for his magnificent gift, which lie 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. 



