On referring to the Librarian's Report, it will be seen that there 

 has been an increase in the number of volumes issued in the Lending 

 Department. In the Keference Department, the shelves for Open 

 Access are much appreciated and constantly used, thus lessening the 

 work of tlie assistants and diminishing the recorded issues. 



A new arrangement of ventilation has been introduced into the 

 Reading Rooms, which it is hoped will prove satisfactory. 



MUSEUM. 



The most noteworthy addition to the Museum Department is the 

 Wild Flower Table, an exhibit of fresh flowers which are changed 

 ■from time to time. This has been most popular, and has attracted 

 numerous visitors. The thanks of the Committee are due to the 

 willing helpers who have contributed their floral treasures to this 

 successful venture. A pleasing feature is the frequent visits of school 

 children. 



ART GALLERY. 



Of the Art Exhibitions held during the year, the Italian Exhibition 

 may be specially noted. A large number of important works of 

 art were kindly loaned by His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, 

 Captain W. D. Drury-Lowe, Mrs. Mundy, and the Trustees. of the 

 National Gallery. The sincere thanks of the Committee are accorded 

 to the above-mentioned owners for this generous help. 



The reduction in the Admission Fees to the Gallery, whichtook 

 effect from the flrst day of the above exhibition, is fully appreciated. 



Further details concerning donations and leans to the Institution 

 v.ill be found at the end of the Report. 



In conclusion, it is a pleasure to acknowledge the ready co-operation 

 of the local Press in making known the varied work of this branch of 

 the public service. 



On behalf of the Committee. 



EDWIN T. ANN, 



Chairmav, 

 October 31st, 1912. 



