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Bishop Barry, D.D., D.C.L., on "Charles Dickens and his Writings."
Professor Westlake, on "South Africa."
Lieut. Knox. R.N., on "The Navy."
All the lectures were exceptionally well attended, and the result
was satisfactory in every respect.
LOAN.
In order to purchase the freehold of the land on which the
Library stands, the Commissioners have made application to the
Local Government Board for a loan of £3,500 towards the £4,500
which the land is to cost.
LOCAL BOOKS AND PRINTS.
As it is the intention of the Commissioners to make local books
and prints a speciality at the Library, they respectfully solicit the
gift of anything pertaining to the history of the parish.
ACCOUNTS.
The Commissioners submit their accounts for the year ended
25th March, 1900, as audited by the District Auditor, and also a
financial statement covering the whole of the period.
In conclusion, the Commissioners are pleased to report that the
Public Library has proved a success in each of its departments, and
beg to call special attention to the appended statistics.
On behalf of the Library Commissioners.
ALEXANDER HAWKINS,
Chairman of Commissioners.
J. A. JOHNSON,
Cltrk.