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7 in a more satisfactory condition than ever before. One other alteration, in the upper part of the build- ing, has become imperative, and of which the town will be asked to consider at the Annual Meeting. The present amount of insurance on the building, statues, and the property of the Cary Library, is $52,000. VILLAGE HALL BUILDING. This building, since purchased, has received several additions and alterations to make it convenient for the fire department, and other purposes for which it is used; it is now well arranged, and in good condi- ion, except the roof; which may require shingling the present year. The insurance on this building and con- tents is $4000. SCIIOOL BUILDING 5. The School Buildings are in good repair, and will need but few repairs; except the Adams School building, Which requires shingling the present year. The seven school buildings, with the furniture, three pianos and philosophical and chemical apparatus, are insured for $24,000. The amount of insurance on all the buildings be- longing to the town is ',:4,000. POLICE. For several years past the expediency of having a Police officer stationed at the Town Hall, especially on public occasions, has been made apparent by the 8 repeated attempts to create disturbance and confusion. To prevent if possible the recurrence of some of the scenes heretofore enacted, Mr. C. D. Clark, a police officer, was appointed janitor of the Town Hall Building and the Cary Library. This appointment has proved effectual by suppressing several attempts to disturb and annoy social parties. We regret to state that the public peace has been so disturbed by nightly rowdyism, that the interfer- ence of the police has been much more than usual. The authors of so much Lawlessness are now so well known as not to need publication. The number of arrests the past year was 16. 3 for assault with a pistol, were discharged. Of 7 for assault and battery, five were fined $35.00 and costs, and two were discharged. 1 for disturbing the peace and attempting to enter a dwelling, sentenced to four months in the house of Correction. 1 tramp, sentenced to Bridgewater for six months. 1 for larceny, fined five dollars and costs. 2 common drunks, one sentenced 2 months in the House of Correction, and one 30 days on probation. 1 for illegal sale of liquor, discharged. The Treasurer's Report shows an excess of expen- diture of ".:3.42 over the appropriation. This excess was caused by paying a balance due the janitor and special police officers for services of the previous year, and which was not presented before the close of the year.