Pressure of other business has delayed the completion of the 

 remaining sections of the Catalogue, but the work is well in hand, 

 and I can safely say now that the Lending Department Catalogue 

 will be complete before the issue of my next Annual Eeport. 



The work of the year has been very pleasant, if arduous. My staff 

 continue to work diligently and well, and no Committee could be 

 better served as far as they are concerned. I have found the press 

 as ready as ever to help me in many matters where I deemed 

 publicity about our work would be an advantage, and I gladly acknow- 

 the co-operation of the public in carrying out our regulations. With 

 regard lo the ready help and assistance I get from one and all of 

 the members of my Committee, I can only repeat what I have said 

 in former years, that my work is made a pleasure by your thoughtful 

 consideration. 



I remain, Gentlemen, 



Your obedient Servant, 



WILLIAM CEOWTHEE, 



October 25th, 1900. Librarian, Ciirator, and Secretary. 



