10 LIBRARIES. 
The Free Lectures continue to be appreciated. 186 lectures were 
provided of which 20 were for Juveniles. The total attendance was 
99,995, shewing an average of 537 per lecture. The appended list 
of the lectures delivered shews the variety of subjects dealt with, | 
and the efforts of the Committee by means of the Lectures to supply 
information on those subjects which are at the moment occupying 
public attention. 
This report shows that the past year has been one of great 
activity. To efficiently discharge the multifarious duties connected 
with the administration of these Libraries, the hearty co-operation 
of every member of the staff is absolutely necessary. Tothe Deputy 
Librarian and all his colleagues the Chief Librarian tenders thanks 
for their loyalty and assistance so willingly extended to him when 
taking up the duties of his office. 
