ever becoming more acute, as may be realised when it is known tliat 

 about 30,000 are registered each year, two-thirds of which are actually 

 printed and issued. 



Recent efforts to improve the usefulness of the Library include 

 the issue of Student's Tickets for the encouragement of more serious 

 reading, the wider and more immediate announcement of new addi- 

 tions — for help in which, the Committee is much indebted to the good- 

 will of the Press — the provision of more Books for the Blind, special 

 bibliographies, etc. 



It is only just to acknowledge the conscientious and courteous 

 services of the members of my staff, the very considerable help so 

 readily given by the local Press, and the kindness and forbearance 

 shown by you during my period of probation. 



I am, Gentlemen, 



Obediently yours, 



W. H. WALTON, 



Librarian. 

 October 31a7, 1912. 



