79, ART GALLERY. 
Alderman John Lea, J.P., was relined. The large picture 
“Virgin Enthroned,” attributed to Ghirlandajo, bequeathed 
by Alderman Philip H. Rathbone, was, in pursuance of a 
resolution of the Art and Exhibitions Sub-Committee 
transferred to canvas and restored at a cost of £100. 
lor the purpose of better accommodation in connection with 
the fire alarm attached to the Gallery, a relay bell was 
added to the telephone. The fire hydrants previously placed 
in the floor of the yard have been removed, and two new 
hydrants substituted which will afford greater facilities in 
case of need. 
On the occasion of the visit of Their Majesties the King and 
Queen in July last, at the request of the Lord Mayor the rooms 
used by the Royal visitors in the Town Hall were decorated with 
special pictures from the Gallery. The front of the Gallery was 
also suitably decorated in honour of the event. 
Under the agreement with the Trustees of the Royal Institution, 
the work of conserving the Roscoe Collection is proceeding. 
During the year three pictures were attended to and various frames 
re-gilt, and the amount spent on this work since Ist January 
amounted to £117 14s. 2d. 
In view of recent outrages in other Art Galleries, the Committee 
authorised the engagement of two commissionaires to supplement 
the attendants on watch duty in this Gallery. 
It shaving been found in wet weather that drippings from 
umbrellas carried through the Galleries by visitors left ugly stains 
on the oak floors, instructions, approved by the Chairman, were 
given that all umbrellas be left on wet days with the attendant 
in the hall, no charge being made on such occasions. 
By authority of the Committee I attended the Annual Conference 
of the members of the Museums Association at Hull from 14th to 
18th July. 
By resolution of the 6th June, the Committee renewed its annual 
contribution of £10 to the National Art Collections Fund. 
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