NORTH SHORE BREEZE. 
POOR DEPARTMENT. 
Having made a carefu] inspection, I 
find the equipment for the accommoda- 
tion of the poor of the City is in fine 
condition; management efficient and 
there does not seem to be any neces- 
sity for extra appropriations during 
the present year. 
BEVERLY HOSPITAL. 
During the past year a well 
equipped forty bed modern Hospital 
has been constructed, known as the 
“Beverly Hospital’. It is a source of 
congratulations to know that we have 
such an Institution in our midst. 
In my opinion the time has come, 
when the present City Charter should 
be revised, (and to that end I would 
recommend, the appointment of a 
Committee of the City Council to con- 
sider the subject.) 
FINANCE. 
As our City Charter provides that 
the Financial year shall begin the first 
day of January, thus preventing the 
closing of accounts earlier than De- 
cember 31, of the preceeding year; I 
therefore refer you to the reports of 
the several Boards, yet to be filed, for 
such detailed information as you may 
require, concerning the several De- 
partments. 
From the City Treasurer, I learn 
that the gross bonded debt of the City, 
December 31, 1908, is...... $1,992,500.00 
Less Sinking Funds, Esti- 
FMM AES MMi erararel ove. bos ieee « 764,000.00 
Total net debt, Estimated, $1,228,500.00 
I wish to state to you, that we have 
to meet this year several extraordinary 
expenditures, such as Kernwood Bridge, 
about $22,000.00; loss in corporation 
tax, under new State Law, at least 
$25,000.00; increased School accommo- 
dations and Gypsy Moth Extermina- 
tion. 
The amount of uncollected taxes 
January 1, 1909, was,—$160,009.92. 
Investigation shows that this is due 
to some considerable extent, to the 
fact that the clerical equipment of the 
Assessors Office, is inadequate. It is 
a false idea of economy, to suggest 
even for one moment that tax bills 
should not be sent for collection at the 
earliest possible date. It is a_ fact 
that the tax bills of our City are sent 
out at a later date than almost any 
other City in the Commonwealth. In 
my opinion the remedy can be applied 
in but one manner, namely: by the 
employment of such additional clerical 
help in the Assessors Department as 
may be necessary. 
In view of the fact, that our tax rate 
is now $17.40 per thousand, an increase 
of $3.00 per thousand over 1907, it is 
very desirable that the rate this year 
shall not exceed that of 1908 and if 
possible that a reduction may take 
place. I bring this fact to your atten- 
tion for the special reason that many 
people who might otherwise become 
Tax Payers, do not, on account of our 
fluctuating rate; with the comment, 
when solicited, that they do not pro- 
pose to become citizens in any place 
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Yet in the studying out of your erga primari- 
ly, our interests, secondarily, we have come straight 
to the conclusion that this policy is the best. Right 
at this season when business is supposedly the dullest, 
instead of scant stock and poor varieties to offer, 
never in our experience were our show rooms better 
filled. Come seeking what you will, a beautiful variety 
will be found and we are learning by daily experiences 
that this policy is Correct. 
Take for an instance just last Saturday’s business, 
one of the best Saturdays we have had _ since early 
last fall. 
Glancing about through the store one passed the 
remark about 
Che Buttets 
Line seemed so large, actual showing this morning, 32 
different patterns, commencing with this one at a 
price which is truly a wonder. “Tis a mass of quar- 
tered oak from claw feet to mirror top. It has a swell 
front and stands up on French legs; the mirror is a 
great heavy bevel edged beauty, running away across 
the top from outside to outside. There are 3 drawers 
and 2 closets which are all very roomy. 
It is finished just as well as any board in the line. 
It is 4 ft. long and 22 inches deep and all for the very 
low price of 
Only $20.00 
We've beautiful reproductions in real San- 
Domingo Mahogany, true, not to any picture, but to 
clever old pieces that are made very much better than 
though coming from some little country factory and 
sold for considerably less, because made where facili- 
ties are so much better, Grand Rapids. Come and 
look them over; they are et ee a study. 
HM. C. Titus & Co. 
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his power to assist me, well knowing 
that without. your aid and cooperation 
I shall be unable to accomplish this 
end. Realizing that we are all work- 
ing for the best interests of the entire 
City, though you cannot lose sight of 
the fact that you do represent certain 
Wards, let us remember that the in- 
terests of the City are paramount and 
that the solution of every problem 
should be upon its individual merits. 
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Advertising 
Instruct your attorney to have 
your probate and administrator’s 
notices and other legal notices pub- 
lished in the 
where they are not reasonably assured 
of a practically level tax rate. 
It is my desire to make this an 
economical administration. I expect 
each and every one of you to do all in 
: : When you write a 
Office Stationery. busines s letter, 
write it on a neatly printed letter head; that 
is the kind we furnish. We can furnish you 
with printing, paper, envelopes, etc,, at low 
prices,—THE BREEZE OFFICE. 
North Shore Breeze 
Manchester, Mass. 
