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an exhibition would more appropriately commemorate the opening of 

 an important extension. The last exhibition of the works of Joseph 

 Wright, A.K.A., was held in the Derby Art Gallery in 1883, to 

 signalise the opening of the present building. The postponement of 

 this exhibition will enable the Committee to obtain more information 

 about the present disposition of the works of this well-known Derby 

 artist, and to this end they invite the co-operation of all who are 

 interested. 



The Permanent Collection has been increased by the purchase of 

 three works : " Springtime," a water-colour by J. S. Gresley ; " Dove- 

 dale : Lover's Leap," a water-colour by W. H. J. Boot, V.P.R.B.A., 

 R.I. ; and " Twickenham," an etching by Sir Seymour Had en. A 

 catalogue of the Permanent Collection will be printed when the new 

 galleries are ready. 



In conclusion, your Committee have much pleasure in acknow- 

 ledging the careful and conscientious services of the Staff, and the 

 helpful courtesy uniformly extended by the Local Press to the 

 Institution. 



On behalf of the Committee, 



R. B. CHAMBERS, 



Chairman. 

 . October Slsf, 1914. 



