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 

 thev would specially thank those publishers who send periodical 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 1st, 18Q2. 



