The Huh-Coininittee in charge of the re-arrangement of the Museum 

 has continued its lal)Our,s during the past year, and their work is now 

 approaching completion. The Council will l)e glad to know that 

 increasing use is being made of the Museum by Students, to secure 

 which end, the work of the Sub-Committee has been largely dii-ected. 



The three customary P^xhibitions have been held during the year 

 in the Art (ralU'ry, and ihe usual table of comparative attendances is 

 as follows : — 



It will be noticed thac there is a diminished average attendance. 

 This has probably been brought about by the additional Free Day 

 introduced last January in order to comply with the requirements of 

 the Museums Act. The Committee note with satisfaction the receipt 

 of several further bequests during the past year. In the Art Gallerj', 

 as in the Library, further space is a pressing necessity, and the exhibits 

 in the Lower Gallery surt'er much by their crowded state, and by the 

 way in which the pictures have l)een scattered. 



All the Buildings are in a good state of repair. The Committee 

 have decided to re-paint the Reading Rooms and Museum. The 

 former portion Avas last done in 1892, and the latter in 1894. The 

 work has been delayed a year or two in consequence of the extensive 

 outside repairs. This long period affords eloquent testimony to the 

 value of the Electric Light, for during the time before its introduction 

 the whole Building had to be painted once in three years. Tenders 

 have been invited, and that of Messrs. Potts & Son, for the sum of £80 

 has been accepted. 



