REPORT OF THE SECRETARY 69 



Victoria : Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne. 

 Western Australia : Public Library of Western Australia, Perth. 

 Yugoslavia : Section des J^^changes Internationaux, Minist&re des Affaires 

 liltrang^res, Belgrade. 



C. W. Shoemaker, Chief Clerk of the Exchanges, was retired on 

 November 30, 1941, after more than 59 years of service with the 

 Institution and after having worked 11 years over the statutory re- 

 tirement age of 70. In this connection it may be mentioned that the 

 International Exchanges is noted for the length of service of some 

 of its employees. M. A. Tolson has served under the Institution for 

 more than 61 years and F. E. Gass for 55 years. 



Respectfully submitted. 



F. E. Gass, Acting Chief Clerk. 



Dr. C. G. Abbot, 



Secretary^ Smithsoinan Institution. 



