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had enjoyed the privilege and would like it to be con- 
tinued for the sake of his employees. 
The Honorary Secretary said that this matter had been 
discussed by the Dire6lors on several occasions. The 
servants of the Society were not so hard worked as Mr. 
Deane implied. They took the duty in turn and could 
generally arrange for a day off when they particularly 
required it. The tendency in England now was to open 
Libraries and Museums on Sundays. He would be 
opposed to having periodicals taken away for the whole 
of Sunday. The Directors were of opinion that the 
rooms should not be closed for the whole of Sunday, 
but they thought they might be opened at 10 instead 
of 7. 
Mr. L. M. Hill said he had once found the Sunday 
opening a great convenience. He would suggest that 
the hours be from 8 to 2, as perhaps, if they opened at 10, 
it might be said they were arranging to keep people from 
Church. 
Mr. Wieting did not think the opening of the rooms 
interfered with going to Church. Many came after service. 
The motion was then put and lost, only one vote being 
given in its favour. 
The President then asked for an expression of opinion 
as to the hours of opening on Sundays and Holidays. 
The Rev. Mr. Ritchie said the Dire6lors were of opinion 
that it was not desirable to alter the time on Holidays as 
many members were prevented from going elsewhere by 
rain. On Sundays it was different ; they thought 10 to 4 
would suit most of the members. 
The President said it appeared to be the opinion of 
the meeting that the present arrangement should be 
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