The great events in the history of the Art Gallery during the past 

 year have been the receipt of the " Sale " and " Henry Evans " 

 bequests, the particulars of which are fully set forth in another part of 

 this report. Both collections are of great value, and the inhabitants are 

 under great obligations to those whose thoughtful kindness has made 

 such invaluable additions to the Art treasures of the town. Only a 

 portion of the China left by Mr. Evans is at present displayed, for want 

 of case room, but the Committee hope to have all in readiness for the 

 Spring Exhibition. 



The objects on loan from the Board of Education were changed in 

 January last. As in previous years they fill four cases, and consist of 

 such things as are likely [to he of value to the Art industries of the 

 neighbourhood. 



The Committee desire in closing this Report, to once more 

 express their hearty appreciation of the good work done by their 

 Curator, Mr. Crowther, who for the last nineteen years has been 

 in charge. To his zeal and good judgment much of the success 

 of the Art Gallery, and particularly that of the periodical Exhibitions, 

 is due. 



On behalf of the Committee, 



UNWIN SOWTER, 



Chainnaii. 

 October 26th, 1904. 



