THK RETROSPECT OF THE TEAR. 



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Report of the Librarian. 



The additions to the library for the year (May, 1896 

 to May, 1897), have been as follows : 



Of the total number of pamphlets and serials, 3,189 

 were pamphlets and 3,761 were serials. The donations 

 to the library for the year have been received from 164 

 individuals and 113 societies and governmental depart- 

 ments. The exchanges, from 13 individuals and 247 so- 

 cieties and incorporated institutions, of which 115 are 

 foreign . 



