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37 bed to call the meeting to order, and he would,call Mr. J. F. Hutchinson to take the chair so that he could return home. Mr. J. F. Hutchinson said that business remained to be done under Articles 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 33. ART. 4. Mr. C. G. Kauffmann for the committee on engine house at East Lexington made the following report : The committee appointed to investigate as to the neces- sary changes in the engine house at East Lexington, beg leave to make the following report : — We find the accommodations for the proper housing and management of the fire apparatus entirely inadequate. The rooms are so low studded and the doors so narrow as to make it dangerous to drive out, to both man and machine. The sanitary conditions and stable for the horses are very bad and the sleeping, room and heating apparatus unfit. All of these things we are fully convinced should be changed, and in order to accomplish the desired improve- ments we would make the following recommendations : — The building to be raised at least three feet and doors made wider. Proper drainage and cesspool provided. Suitable room made above for man to sleep. Water -closets built in upper and lower part of the build- ing, and suitable heating apparatus furnished, either steam or hot water, whereby the entire building can be heated. New roof on stable, the same to be raised six feet. We would further recommend that the sum of two thousand dollars be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out these changes. CHARLES G. KAUFFMANN. JOHN F. HUTCHINSON. And on motion of Mr. Albert B. Smith it was 38 Voted, That the report he accepted and its recommenda- tions adopted and that the sum of two thousand ($2,000) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the work, to be done under the direction of said committee. Mr. Teele for the committee on ventilating and lighting High and Adams schoolhouses made a verbal report and wanted an appropriation to procure plans in regard to work, and read a letter from John T. White, inspector, as to what was required, and on motion of Mr. J. H. Friz- elle it was Voted, That the report of the committee be accepted as progressive. On motion of Mr. C. G. Kauffmann it was Voted, That one hundred and twenty-five ($125) dollars be appropriated and assessed for use of committee in pro- curing plans, etc., the committee to report at the next town meeting. Mr. J. F. Maloney called for report of selectmen on Lowell street. Mr. W. H. Whitaker for the selectmen made a report as follows : — At a hearing given in Cary Hall for the purpose of dis- cussing the improvement of Lowell street, the selectmen herewith submit the folio wino. report :— After a careful inspection and due consideration of the present condition of Lowell street, we find it a fairly good street during the summer months, or when the road is dry and free from frost. But during that period of time