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glad to know that it will soon be possible to light the building by the 
electric light. They believe that much will be saved in re-painting and 
bookbinding, while both the staff and the public will be much the gainers, 
by increased purity of atmosphere, and better light. After the robbery 
of Jubilee coins, which unfortunately took place in May last, the 
Committee made a thorough examination of the building, and additional 
precautions for its safety were taken in the shape of extra locks, bars to 
all the windows, and the extension of the electric alarm system to the 
houses of the Curator and Porter. They believe that these precautions, 
in conjunction with the half-hourly visits of the police both day and 
night, have now rendered the building as secure as possible. 
The buildings were used for a Conversazione by His Worship the 
Mayor, on Saturday, June 4th, when he welcomed the delegates to the 
A.M.C. of the Manchester Unity of Odd-fellows ; and once more proved 
their adaptability to such a purpose. 
All those interested in the inner working of the Library will find 
much to interest them in the Librarian’s Report and the tables which 
follow. The Committee desire to thank most heartily all the donors 
whose interest in the Institution is shown by their generous gifts, and 
they would specially thank those publishers who send per:odical literature 
to the news rooms, either gratuitously, or at reduced rates. They are 
also glad to assure the Council of their complete satisfaction with the 
staff of the Institution, who they believe discharge their duties to the 
public with industry, tact, and courtesy. 
On behalf of the Committee, 
WILLIAM HOBSON, 
CHAIRMAN. 
November rst, 1892. 
