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Public Library.—A report of the parochial proceedings
during the year would be incomplete
without an allusion to the laying of the foundation
stone of the new Public Library at the junction of
Skinner Street and Whiskin Street, on Saturday,
March 8th. The interesting ceremony was performed
by Mr. William Masterman, the Master of
the Skinners' Company, who have leased the site to
the Commissioners at the nominal ground rent of
40s. The Eev. J. H. Rose, M.A., Vicar, and
Chairman of the Library Commissioners, gave a
brief sketch of the history of the movement which
led to the establishment of the Library, together
with particulars of the manner in which the parishioners
had availed themselves of the advantages so
placed at their disposal. As the Commissioners
issue a report annually, which is obtainable on
application, it is not necessary to enter more fully
into the subject here.
Meetings.—The following is a list of the number
of Meetings of the Vestry and its Committees
during the year :—
Vestry 50
Works Committee 48
Wharf Committee 6
Joint Works and Sanitary Committee 3
Sanitary Committee 23
Assessment Committee 34
Finance Committee 17
Parliamentary Committee 2
Special Committees 9
Petty Sessions 4
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