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multigraph operator as needed. Many projects which had 

 been under consideration for years were taken up, and much 

 valuable information collected, tabulated and filed. Several 

 labor-saving office appliances have been installed, notably, a 

 mimeograph for manifolding letters, circulars, forms and the 

 like, which does not require an expert operator, and which has 

 already demonstrated its capabilities as a labor, time and 

 money saver. 



The assistant librarian, Miss Mary A. Connerney of 

 Waltham, resigned in September, and her place was filled by 

 Miss Harriet E. Robinson of Ipswich, a trained librarian from 

 Simmons College. Mr. Timothy J. Lehane of North Cam- 

 bridge was appointed messenger from the permanent civil 

 service list in place of Mr. Lindsay N. Smith of Maynard, 

 temporarily employed for the year previous. Miss Marion K. 

 Walker of Somerville, temporary stenographer assigned to the 

 Dairy Bureau, was succeeded by Miss Helen M. Purcell of 

 Arlington. 



Over S600 worth of books were added to the library the past 

 year, bringing the circulating division practically up-to-date as 

 a strictly agricultural collection. The fact that few books had 

 been purchased in recent years made necessary the expenditure 

 of so large a sum at one time. A periodical rack for the reading 

 table is a recently acquired convenience. 



JNIore room is needed. The Board has no private office for 

 committee meetings, or for the use of its secretary. The read- 

 ing table is used for office work to the disadvantage of readers. 

 The bookcases are full, and the storerooms are utilized for 

 pamphlets and books referred to least. The congested and 

 entirely unsatisfactory condition of the office, with suggestions 

 for improvement, have been laid before the State House Build- 

 ing Commission, and some relief is anticipated when the new 

 wings of the State House have been completed. 



With the increased work of the office has come greater need 

 of office supplies, postage stamps, etc., and for this reason 

 an increase of $1,000 on the appropriation for incidentals is 

 asked for. 



