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This is a noteworthy publication by reason of its significance as well as on account of its contents. It signalizes the opening of a new chapter in the official statistics of Massachusetts, and is indicative of the recognition by the legislature,?belated, to be sure, but still welcome, after four years of urging?of the need of a comprehensive, authoritative annual survey of the financial operations of the cities and towns of the Common? wealth, in addition to the statements of their debts, sinking funds, liabilities, and assets which have been published annu? ally for many years by the Tax Commissioner. This report makes it possible for the first time to obtain a