MONTHLY NOTES OF The Library Association of the Contents:-Official Notices-Minutes of the Annual Meeting at Liverpool- THE next MONTHLY MEETING of the Association will be held on Friday, November 2nd, at 8 P.M., at the London Institution, when Papers will be read on "Richard Porson as a Librarian," by Mr. E. M. BORRAJO; and on the "Popular Libraries of Paris," by the Hon. Secretary. The Council have determined, in pursuance of the resolution carried at Liverpool, to enlarge the MONTHLY NOTES with the new year. They will be issued under the title of "The Library Chronicle: a Journal of Librarianship and Bibliography. Published by the Library Association of the United Kingdom." MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING AT LIVERPOOL. THE Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association was held at Liverpool in the Lecture Theatre of the Free Public Library, William Brown Street, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th of September, under the presidency of SIR JAMES PICTON, Chairman of the Free Library Committee. About 120 members attended besides associates. The first day's proceedings were opened at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, when SIR JAMES PICTON took the chair, and called upon the Honorary Secretary to announce the names of those gentlemen who being engaged in library administration had joined the Association since the last monthly meeting,* or not being librarians were now proposed by the Council for immediate election. * The names already announced in Monthly Notes, p. 102, are not repeated here. The following gentlemen were then declared members of the Association:-Mr. T. J. Agar, 9, Bucklersbury, E.C.; Mr. J. E. Bailey, Stretford, Manchester; Mr. Ambrose Berry, Librarian, Free Public Library, Oldham; Mr. F. Poingdestre Carrel, Rozel, Sydenham; Mr. James Collister,* Assistant-Librarian, Free Public Library, Liver pool; Mr. C. F. Courtney, Free Library, Derby; Miss Hannah Eteson, Librarian, Free Library, Blackpool; Mr. Halley, Free Library, Macclesfield; Mr. E. B. H. Horace, Clerk of the School Board, Liver pool; Mr. W. Henman, 38, Bennett's Hill, Birmingham; Mr. D.F. Howorth, Ashton-under-Lyne; Mr. Alex. Ireland, Inglewood Bowdon; Mr. Richard Lea, Vice-Chairman, Free Library, Wigan; Mr. I. F. Millington, Liverpool; Mr. T. W. Newman, Atkinson Free Library, Southport; Mr. J. O. Nicholson, Upton Mount, Macclesfield: Mr. R. Nicholson, Chairman, Free Library, Southport; Mr. J. J. Ogle, Assistant-librarian, Free Reference Library, Nottingham; the Mayor of Wigan (Alderman Henry Park); Mr. J. E. L. Pickering, Librarian, Inner Temple Library, London, E.C.; Mr. F. S. Powell, Horton Old Hall, Bradford; and Mr. Jno. Southward, 39, Hatherley Street, Liverpool. The following gentlemen were enrolled as Associates for the Liverpool meeting-Rev. J. Bell-Cox, St. Margaret's, Prince's Road, Liverpool; Rev. Edward Hassan, 2, Ólive Mount, Wavertree; Prof. A. R. Forsyth, University College, Liverpool; Prof. J. Campbell Brown, University College, Liverpool; Mr. Thomas Snape, 10, Kinglake Street, Liverpool; Mr. J. F. Rogers, 15, Victoria Street, Liverpool; Mr. William Blood, Chamber of Commerce, Liverpool; Mr. Frederick Broadbridge, 15, Lord Street, Liverpool; Dr. F.J. Bailey, 51, Grove Street, Liverpool; Dr. Rushton Parker, 61, Rodney Street, Liverpool; Mr. Charles F. Finney, 12, St. George's Crescent, Liverpool; Mr. T. E. Stephens, Lyndhurst, New Brighton Mr. R. P. Y. Simpson, 2, Mount Road, Liscard, Birkenhead; Mr Charles W. Jones, Field House, Wavertree; Mr. William Brown Chairman, Free Library, Chester; Mr. F. F. Brown, Free Library, Chester; Alderman James Hibbert, Preston; Prof. W. A. Herdman, D.Sc.; Mr. J. Fazakerley; Mr. A. J. Johnson; Capt. H. Waterhouse; Mr. William Relton; Mr. John Lovell, Mercury Office, Liverpool The President having delivered his Opening Address, it was agreed to take the Report of the Council on the work of the year Treasurer's Report as read. The adoption of the former was and seconded by Mr. BRADSHAW and Mr. WALFORD, and the moved After a discussion, in which Messrs. MULLINS, BULLEN, HARRISON and OVERALL, took part, Mr. THOMAS moved that the further const deration of the Report should be adjourned until Wednesday morn ing. This was seconded by Mr. OVERALL, and carried. Mr. WALFORD moved and Mr. CHANCELLOR CHRISTIE seconded the adoption of the Treasurer's Report. After some remarks by Messrs. MULLINS, BULLEN, WALFORD, BONE, HARRISON, CONYBEARE, WRIGHT and THOMAS, the motion was carried. Accidentally omitted at p. 102. Mr. STEVENS read his Paper on "The Rise and Growth of Public Libraries in America." SIR JAMES PICTON having expressed the thanks of the meeting to Mr. STEVENS for his Paper, a discussion followed, in which Messrs. HARRISON, STEVENS and WALFORD took part. Mr. COWELL then read his Paper on "The Origin and History of some Liverpool Libraries." After the adjournment, Dr. Garnett, in the absence of the author, read PROFESSOR R. K. DOUGLAS'S Paper on " Chinese Libraries." Mr. STEVENS then read his Paper, entitled "Founders of Libraries: James Lenox." After some remarks by Mr. WALFORD, the meeting adjourned, in order to enable members to avail themselves of the invitation of the Earl of Derby to visit Knowsley. The party on reaching Knowsley, after a pleasant drive, were received by Lord Lionel Cecil, and conducted through the library by Mr. Latter, the librarian, who also pointed out the works of art adorning the walls. A visit was then paid to the stables. In the evening the Library, Museum and Arts Committee of the Corporation gave a soirée and reception at the Walker Art Gallery. SECOND DAY. The first business taken was the adjourned discussion on the Report. Mr. THOMAS having intimated that it would be convenient to take the Report paragraph by paragraph, moved "That the illustrations to the cataloguing rules be considered." This was seconded by Mr. BARRETT, and carried. Mr. THOMAS proposed "That Messrs. ARCHER, HEATH and MADELEY be added to the committee appointed to consider the question of holding an examination of library assistants, and that the committee should report specially on Friday morning," which was agreed to. Mr. THOMAS moved, "That a committee be appointed to reconsider the constitution and to report thereon to the present meeting, and that the committee should consist of the Honorary Secretary, the Treasurer, and Mr. TEDDER." The motion was carried. Mr. THOMAS then moved, "That the paragraphs headed 'Transactions' and 'Monthly Notes' be adopted." Mr. OVERALL moved, "That for the future the two publications of the society, viz., the 'Annual Report' and 'Monthly Notes' be combined, and that a yearly volume be issued in four quarterly parts. The papers, &c., read at the Annual Meeting to be printed in large type with separate pagination; the monthly proceedings, notices, &c., in a smaller type, and separate pagination. A title-page and general index to be issued with the fourth part. "That Papers be printed in the order received by the Honorary Secretary. "That it be referred to the Council to carry into effect, and if found necessary to pay for the editing of the volume." Mr. WALFORD seconded the motion. After some remarks by Mr. YATES, the following amendment was moved by Mr. BARRETT, "That the Transactions of the Annual Meeting be printed together with the Monthly Notes." A long discussion followed, in which Messrs. TEDDER, HARRISON, YATES, CONYBEARE, HUDSON, STEVENS, BRADSHAW, FROST, LAW, WRIGHT, GARNETT, BULLEN, OGLE, MULLINS, THOMAS, COWELL, BONE, MADELEY, HUMPHERY and SIR JAMES PICTON, took part Mr. THOMAS having seconded Mr. BARRETT's amendment, it was put to the meeting, and carried by 39 against 36. Mr. BRADSHAW moved, "1. That whatever size be adopted the Notes of the Monthly Meetings and the Transactions of the Annual Meeting be printed in the same size. "2. That the 'Monthly Notes' and the 'Annual Transactions' be printed on separate sheets, under one cover, and a title be provided for each at the close of each yearly volume. "3. That such Papers of the preceding annual meeting as the Honorary Secretary can procure be issued at least once in three months. Mr. OVERALL having seconded the motion, it was carried unanimously. Mr. THOMAS moved the adjournment of the discussion on the Report, which was agreed to. Mr. CHANCELLOR CHRISTIE then read his Paper on "Old Church and School Libraries in Lancashire." Dr. GARNETT, Messrs. HARRISON, AXON, WALFORD, YATES, LOMAX, BULLEN, STEVENS and SIR JAMES PICTON, took part in the discussion which followed. After the adjournment, in the absence of SIR JAMES PICTON, the chair was taken by Mr. BRADSHAW, and Mr. LOVELL read his Paper on "The Functions and Operations of the Free Library System," which was followed by some observations from Messrs. MULLINS, YATES and BRADSHAW. Mr. HENMAN then read his Paper on "Free Library Buildings, their Arrangement and Fittings" A lengthy discussion followed, in which Messrs. FORMBY, MADELEY, MULLINS, HEATH, WALFORD, BRISCOE, CHRISTIE and STEWART, took part. The meeting then adjourned for an excursion upon the River Mersey in a steamer placed at the disposal of the Association by the Dock Board. Visits were paid to the training ship "Indefatigable" and the Inman steamer, "City of Chester." In the evening the mem bers of the Association were entertained at dinner, by the Local Executive Committee, at the Adelphi Hotel, under the presidency of SIR JAMES PICTON. THIRD DAY. The adjourned discussion upon the Report was continued. Mr. Thomas upon the paragraph headed "Free Libraries Bill," moved "That the Council be instructed to obtain, if possible, a clause in the new Free Libraries Bill to secure an annual return on Free Libraries, and to draw up a schedule of questions on the subject." The motion was seconded by Mr. HARRISON, and carried. Mr. THOMAS then moved the adjournment of the discussion, which was agreed to. Mr. SMITH read his Paper on "Library Pests." A long discussion ensued, in which Messrs. HARRISON, COCKERELL, STEVENS, COWELL, WAKEFIELD, Sir JAMES PICTON, WRIGHT, CHRISTIE, BULLEN, GARNETT, BARRETT, MADELEY, FROWDE, HOBBES, OVERALL, VIRGO and BRISCOE took part. Mr. CREDLAND read his Paper on "Starved Free Libraries," and Mr. FORMBY read his Paper on "A proposed System of Differential Rating for Free Libraries." Messrs. COCKERELL, TONKS, DROMGOOLE, AXON, Sir JAMES PICTON and HENMAN, took part in the discussion which followed. After the adjournment, Mr. BRADSHAW presided in the absence of Sir JAMES PICTON. Mr. SOUTHWARD read his Paper on (6 Technical Literature and Free Libraries." After some observations from Alderman SAMUELSON and Mr. OGLE, Mr. THOMAS moved "That the following gentlemen be added to the Committee on the Examination of Library Assistants: Messrs. LAW, PLANT, SMITH and VIRGO." The motion was carried. Mr. WALFORD then read his Paper on "Early Laws and Regulations concerning Books." After some remarks from Messrs. BULLEN, OVERALL, STEVENS and SOUTHWARD, Mr. WALFORD replied, and the meeting adjourned. In the afternoon a party of members visited Haigh Hall, and the treasures of its library were shown by the Earl of CRAWFORD and BALCARRES. Other parties visited Messrs. COPE'S Tobacco Factory, the "Alaska," or the Mersey Tunnel Works. In the evening a dinner was given at the Town Hall by the Mayor, to which a number of members were invited. FOURTH DAY. Mr. THOMAS, resuming the adjourned discussion on the Report, moved, with reference to the proposed visit to America, "That the Library Association of the United Kingdom, assembled in Annual Meeting at Liverpool, congratulates the American Library Association on the success of their recent meeting at Buffalo, and that the American Library Association be informed that a deputation of our members will attend the next Annual Meeting of the American Library Association." Mr. TEDDER seconded the motion, which, after Mr. ARCHER had extended a warm invitation for the Association to visit Dublin next year, was unanimously carried. With regard to the proposed changes in the constitution, Mr. THOMAS moved "That the number of Vice-Presidents be limited to six." Mr. LANCASTER seconded the motion. After some discussion, Mr. MULLINS moved and Mr. YATES seconded the following amendment, which was carried: "That after this meeting the number of Vice-Presidents be limited to twelve." Mr. THOMAS then moved "That the number of London Members of Council should be ten, and that the number of Country Members of Council should be ten." Mr. WALFORD having seconded the motion, it was carried unanimously. Mr. THOMAS moved "That there be an entrance fee of 10s. 6d." |
