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for his magnificent gift, which he has promised to still further supplement 
as opportunity arises, and to again express the hope that his example 
may stimulate others to like acts of generosity in the cause of art. 
In conclusion, the Committee think that the present state of the Art 
Gallery is matter for congratulation. It has for the last few years been 
steadily advancing in public estimation. The periodical Exhibitions stand 
well in the eyes of the art world, and the Institution is growing in 
usefulness and popularity in the town. Much of its success is owing to 
the well-directed exertions and zeal of the Curator, which the Committee 
are glad to take this opportunity of acknowledging. The Committee 
echo the expressed wish of Mr. Felix Joseph, and will be glad when the 
time comes for making the Gallery entirely free, and so open its benefits 
to a larger public, but until that time comes, they beg to assure the 
Council that no effort shall be wanting on their part to carry out the 
work of the Art Gallery efficiently, thoroughly, and economically. 
On behalf of the Committee, 
W. BEMROSE, 
CHAIRMAN, 
Nov. 2nd, 1891. 
