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There have been 1,551 "Volumes added to the Library, classified in the propor- 

 tion of one-third to light literature, and two-thirds to more useful information. 

 The total number of volumes in the Lending Libraries, is as follows : — 



North 17,938 vols. 



South 18,704 „ 



Total 36,642 



During the year the books at both Branches have been called in, examined, 

 and collated with the Catalogue, the condition of every book being thus fully 

 ascertained. Many works were found worn out and unfit for further use ; of 

 these the more popular have been replaced and the remainder removed from 

 the shelves. 



A Reader at the South Branch, who recently obtained the degree of B.A. 

 of the University of London, expresses himself very deeply indebted to the 

 Libraries for the assistance afforded by them while preparing for the College 

 examinations. 



A New Supplement has been published to the South Library Catalogue, 

 containing all the recent additions. 



