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LIST OF COMMITTEES & OFFICIALS.

Sibrary and BWhtseunt Gonrmmittee.

C. LEECH, Esq., Mayor.
Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN LONGDON, J.P. Rev. W. CLARK, B.D.

_ 3 RUSSELL, [.P: », A. Ie, SIMPSON, =D.

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be se CHOLERTON. Mr. WM. BEMROSE, J.P.

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WILLS. Dr. CARTER WIGG.

Art Gallery Committee.

C. LEECH, Esq., MAYyor.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr, ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P. Rev. A. L. SIMPSON, D.D.
= sy SOWTER, J.P. Mr. A. O. DEACON,

Mr. CouNcILLok HARRISON. .» R. KEENE.

a es HASLAM. Ske. ROBINSON:

oF a3 OLIVER. >» .L. C. SIMMONDS.

as 5 WILLS. 5 GEO. TURNER.

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Sibrarian and Gurator.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER.

Clerk.
Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

Assisfant-Librartans.

Mr. CHARLES COURTNEY. MISS J. A. MILLER.
ARTHUR BATES. GEORGE H. MOORE.

Art Gallery Atffendant.
J. COURTNEY.

Porter.
GEORGE PULLEN.

Borough of Derby.

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

FREE LIBRARY & MUSEUM COMMITTEE,

For the Year ending September 29th, 1886.

HE Free Library and Museum Committee, in presenting their Annual
Report, congratulate the Council on the steady increase in the popu-
larity of the Institution.

After the recent large additions of new books, less has naturally been
done in that direction during the past year, and your Committee’s attention
has been assiduously devoted to keeping the books already in the Library
in a fit condition for use. The number of books bound and repaired has
been abnormally large, amounting to a little over four thousand.

A very gratifying feature is the increased use made of the books in the
Reference Library. The Library of Patents is also very largely consulted.

The number of visitors to the Institution was carefully counted in the
first week of the month of April, and reached the large figure of 13214 for
the week, an abundant proof of the usefulness of the Institution. If counted
in the winter months the number would be considerably greater.

The attention of the Committee was specially drawn last winter to the
great consumption of gas, as well as to the defective lighting of some parts of
the Institution. A Sub-Committee was appointed to take the matter in hand,
and on their recommendation one of Stott’s Gas Governors was put up in
February last, certain alterations were made in the lighting of the Library
and basement, and the lighting of the reading rooms was entirely remodelled.
The use of the governor has effected a great saving, and the whole of the
building is now better lighted at less expense. The thanks of the Committee
are due to the sub-committee of gentlemen who have so effectively dealt with
this matter.

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Reference should be made in this Report to the loss the Committee have
sustained in the death of Mr. Edward Lott. Although failing health had for
some time prevented his regular attendance at the meetings of the Committee,
Mr. Lott’s great services to the Institution at large, and especially to the Book
Committee, cheerfully rendered for a long period of years, demand grateful
recognition and record.

The Librarian’s Annual Report to this Committee, containing the usual
tabulated statements, and one or two others of additional interest, is appended ;
and in conclusion, the Committee have much satisfaction in stating that, to
the best of their belief, the Institution as a whole is in thoroughly good

working order.
On behalf of the Committee,

WILLIAM HOBSON,
CHAIRMAN, |
Derby, Oct. 28th, 1886.

To the Chairman and Members of the Free Library
and Museum Committee.

Gentlemen,

I have much pleasure in submitting to you my first Annual Report, which
deals with the work done in the Institution since Sep. 29th, 1885.

As far as the Library is concerned, we have now 13256 books in the
Lending Library, and 8184 in the Reference Department, as against 13020
and 7850 respectively last year. The total issue of books is 128,719, against
111,864 last year ; and the average daily issue is 501, against 438, showing a
steady improvement in all respects. 611 new books have been bought, and
112 worn out copies have been replaced by new ones, while 1180 books have
been rebound, and 2835 books repaired. 1356 new borrowers have been
added during the year, and only 63 cards have been cancelled, leaving the
total number of borrowers at present on the books as 12,113, more than one-
eighth of the inhabitants of the borough. On the whole the books are very
well used, and very few cases are met with of carelessness, and still fewer of
wilful misusage. The privilege of having such a valuable Institution in their
midst seems to be fully appreciated by the inhabitants. My personal work in
connection with the Library has consisted in making myself conversant with
the method of issuing books and registering the issues, superintending the.

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quarterly Stock takings, and the preparation of a supplementary catalogue of
about 2900 books, which was very much wanted, the last being issued in July,
1883. The Library is, and has been during the year, in thoroughly good
working order.

In the Museum, my work has been the re-arrangement of the birds, the
collection of the late Rev. E. Jebb, kindly presented to the Institution by his
widow, being now incorporated with the rest. The whole collection will
shortly be-re-labelled. A portion of the fine collection of shells has also been
re-arranged and re-mounted, and will shortly be completed. My great want
with regard to Museum work is time ; the work has to be done in the inter-
vals of my other duties, but though much remains to be done, I hope shortly
to be able to report the Museum in as satisfactory a condition as the Library.

The Newsrooms are not the least popular part of the Institution. In the
evenings, and on wet days especially, every newspaper and magazine has its
reader, and crowded as the rooms frequently are by all classes, I have never
had throughout the year serious cause of complaint respecting the conduct of
those who are frequenters. Since August 1st the news rooms have experi-
mentally been closed at half-past nine o’clock instead of ten.

My report would be incomplete did I not speak of the highly satisfactory
way in which the assistants do their work. I believe that the whole of the
staff are animated with a desire for the efficient working and success of the
Institution, and co-operate zealously to that end.

I append to this report the usual tables, and two additional ones, Nos.
VL, VII., which will be of interest.

I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W. CROWTHER,
Librarian and Curator.

REPO WT

OF THE

CORPORATION ART GALLERY COMMITTEE

For the Year ending September 29th, 1886.

ae: Art Gallery Committee, in presenting their Annual Report, are glad

to be able to state that the public appreciation of the Gallery shows no
diminution. The rooms have been open during the past year 283 days. On
the 235 days on which visitors were admitted by payment 16906 entered,
while 12120 passed the turnstiles on the 48 free days, making the total
number of visitors 28326. The weekly free day has been imposed on the
Committee by the authorities at South Kensington, who make it a condition
wherever they grant loans of art objects, that on at least one day in the week
they shall be open to all without fee. This regulation, in the opinion of the
Committee a very wise one, and the large extent to which the inhabitants
avail themselves of it, seem to point out clearly the way in which this and
kindred institutions may become most popular and most useful, and your
Committee would be very glad if financial considerations permitted the exten-
sion of the privilege of free admission.

The Committee regret very much that they have to come to the Council
for a somewhat larger sum this year, but the reasons are not far to seek.
Extensive repairs to the roof have had to be undertaken, and various new
fittings have been supplied, which have increased the Fittings and Repairs
Account some £50; the defalcations of the late Curator were about 435,
and the revenue, owing partly to the introduction of the weekly free day, and
partly to the decrease in the picture sales, which is undoubtedly owing to the
depression in trade, shows a diminution of £26. The Committee believe
that the year just commenced will show some important reductions in expen-
diture, and they think that with careful management and better times, that
next year’s balance sheet will show considerable improvement. They cannot
hold out any hope of the Art Gallery becoming self supporting, but they think
that the comparatively small sums which may from time to time be required

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will be spent in fostering good taste and a love of the beautiful among the
inhabitants of the town, as well as giving valuable help to those of its manu-
factures in which Art plays a part.

The last Autumn Exhibition consisted of a large and varied collection of
works by modern artists in oil and water colours. It was open from Sep-
tember to February, and was attended by 9067 persons.

The Spring Exhibition afforded an opportunity of carrying out an idea
before mooted, that of an Exhibition of Photographs.. The Committee offered
silver and bronze medals, and some of the best photographic artists of the
country competed. The Exhibition was very popular, and may with advan-
tage be repeated at some future time. In addition to the Photographs, there
was an Exhibition of Paintings by local artists, and T. Battersby, Esq., of
Derby, lent 65 pictures from his fine collection, and valuable pictures were
also lent by W. Lockwood, Esq., of Nottingham, and by an esteemed member
of our Committee, R. Keene, Esq., to all of whom the best thanks of the
Committee are due.

On the Saturday evenings between Christmas and Easter the Curator
gave a series of Promenade Concerts, which were well attended, were much
appreciated, and proved a not inconsiderable source of income. The Spring
Exhibition closed early in August, and was visited by 16426 persons.

Through the influence of F. Seymour Haden, Esq., the President of the
Society of Painter-Etchers, that Society decided to hold its Annual Exhibition
for the year 1886 in our Gallery. A very interesting Exhibition was opened
on September 1st, and has already been attended by 2833 visitors. The
thanks of the Committee are specially due to Mr. Haden for his intervention
on behalf of the town with which he is so much connected by family ties and
old associations. ‘The Committee are glad to announce that Mr. Haden has
promised at some future time to present to the Art Gallery a complete set of
his own works, a most handsome gift, the value of which it will be difficult to
over estimate, proving, as it does, that there will be no lack of similar gifts
when it becomes known that there is a suitable depository for them.

Five of the cases in the Lower Gallery have been filled during the year
by loan objects from South Kensington Museum. These objects will shortly
be exchanged for others. The Committee gratefully acknowledge the ready
assistance in their work they have at all times received from the Museum
authorities. The Art Gallery is also indebted to many others for loans of
interesting exhibits. Among these are Messrs. Doulton and Co., of Lambeth,
Messrs. Tooth and Ault, of Bretby, and Messrs. Calvert and Lovatt, of
Langley, for Art Pottery; J. A. Jacoby, Esq., M.P., for his collection of
Antique Silver ; Alfred Swingler, Esq. for a collection of Oriental Curiosities ;

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the Derby Crown Porcelain Co. and Mr. S. Hancock for their collections of
Derby China; the Rev. Canon Olivier for two exquisite Panels by Tinworth ;
and T. Battersby, Esq. for valuable Bronzes and Oriental China,

The Committee desire to acknowledge here a valuable gift by Mr.
Thomas Austin, of Derby, in the shape of a perfect specimen of the famous
vase known as the King’s Vase, made at the Derby China Works in 1832.

It only remains to be said that on the close of the Painter-Etchers’
Exhibition it will be immediately succeeded by the customary Autumn’
Exhibition, for which some yery interesting pictures have been promised.

On behalf of the Committee,
W. BEMROSE,
CHAIRMAN.

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Bricklayers and Masons me wep Manufacturers ... 3
Brush Makers ... 2 Musicians 5
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Carriage Builders 6 Policemen 2
Chemists and Druggists 4 Publicans, &c. ... 2
Chiropodist z Railway Employes 20
Clergymen and Ministers 5 Scholars and Students 138
Clerks and Bookkeepers 63 Skinners 2
Coal Merchant... I Soldiers... 2
Colour Manufacturer ... I Solicitors 2
Commercial Travellers 4 Storekeepers 3
Domestic Servants Il Surgical Bandage hace 3
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Donations to the Dibrary.

ABELL AND IMRAyY, MEssrs.
ALLEYNE, SIR JOHN
ANONYMOUS

BLAKE, W. F. :
BEMROSE, Wo. (Author)
BELPER, LORD

BEerNays, ALBT. J., Ph. D., F.C.S.
Bootu, CHARLES
COMMISSIONERS OF PATENTS

Patents, Designs, and Trademarks.

Back Numbers of ‘* Nature” and ‘‘ Engineering.”

Revelations of Christ Expounded, 2 vols.

Congreve’s International Policy.

Life and Works of Wright of Derby.

Municipal Corporations and Boundary Reports, 15 vols.;
Excise Enquiry, 6 vols. ; The Athenzeum (1864-59),
18 vols.; Quarterly Journal of Science (1864-71), 8
vols.; National Review (1855-64), 18 vols.; Health
of Towns Commissions (Report), 4 vols.; General
Report of Sanitary Condition of Gt. Britain ; British
Association Transactions (1866-79), 14 vols.

Notes on Analytical Chemistry.

Occupations of the People of Great Britain and Ireland.

82 vols. of Specifications,

COUNCIL oF COLONIAL INSTITUTE Vol. XIII. Reports of Proceedings of the Royal

Colonial Institute.

Douerty, Hucu, M.D. (Author) Philosophy of History and Social Evolution ; L’Homme

Foster, WM. (Author) ...

et la Nature.
Universal Book-keeping, 2 copies.

GusTAFSON, AXEL, per Mr. W. Hall Foundation of Death, 3 copies.

HALL, THOos. is
HARcouRT, SIR WM. V.
HIBBERT, ALDERMAN
HILL, THE MIssEs

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HopcEs, Ficcis & Co., MEssrs.

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HUTCHINSON, HENRY

British Almanac and Companion, 33 vols.

72 Blue Books and 47 Hansards.

A New Tract for the Times,

What we saw in Australia, 2 copies.

Life of M. Davenport Hill.

Dublin University Calendar, 1886.

», Examination Papers, 1885.

Lives of Schiller and Sterling ; Latter Day Pamphlets ;
French Revolution, 3 vols. ; Miscellanies, 4 vols. ;
Chartism ; Heroes and Hero Worship; Zoology for
Students; Chronicle of the Cid; Honor; Life of
Jean Paul F. Richter; The Goldmaker’s Village ;
Letters and Essays of Schiller ; Hare on Representa-
tion; Huxley’s Selected Essays ; Manchester Science
Lectures, 1866 and 1867 ; Beeton’s Modern European
Celebrities; Wallace on Vaccination; Duplex on
Matter; Jean Paul Richter: Laveleye on Primitive
Property; American Humour; American Poems ;
Lewes’ History of Philosophy, 2 vols.; Flower,
Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; Thomas Carlyle; New
Ireland; Balaustion’s Adventure ; Great Expectations,
3 vols. ; Goethe’s Wilhelm Meister, 3 vols. ; Goethe’s
Faustus ; Goethe’s Life and Works, 2 vols. ; German
Romance, 4 vols.; Freedom of Faith; System of
Land Tenure ; Tennyson’s Works ; Technical Edus
cator, 2 vols.; Historyof American Socialism; Words-
worth’s Poetical Works ; Burns’ Poems and Songs;
Peregrinus Proteus ; Discovery of America, 2 vols,

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May, WALTER W. .., v¢ ... Shipping and Craft.
Morris, J. S. (Proprietor) ... ... Business Directory for 1886.

REGISTRAR, THE ... ; ..» The Durham University Calendar.

SCRATCHLEY, ARTHUR, M. 2 ... Treatise on Friendly Societies.

SECRETARY OF STATE FORINDIA Sacred Books of the East, vols. 26, 27, 28.

SmyTu, G, PrIAzzr (Author) ... New Measures of the Great Pyramid : Venus Transit
and Sun Distance.

Spears, Rev. R. ... ave ... Complete Works of W. E. Channing, D.D.

Stock, ELIor sae a ... ‘What I believe” (Tolstoi.)

TRUSTEES OF BRITISH MusEUM ... Reproductions of Prints, New Series (Part I.) Early
Italian ; Catalogue of Printed Maps, Plans, and
Charts in B.M. ; Catalogue of Books in the Gal-

. leries of the B.M. Reading Room; Catalogue of
Indian Coins (Greek and Scythic Kings); Lepi-
doptera, &c., in B. M., vol. VI.; Catalogue of
Fossil Mammalia, Part III. ; Catalogue of Birds,
vol. XI.; Introduction to Study of Meteorites ;
27 Nos. of B. M. Gen. Cat.

WISE, DR... Se i ... History of Paganism in Caledonia.

YEATMAN, JOHN PYM ste ... Domesday Book of the County of Derby.

Donations to the Museum.

BEMROSE, WM. = my ... Indian Wild Cock and Common Green Parrot.
BROWNSON, MR... se ... Specimen of Ore from South Africa.
CARTER, F, S. wa axe ... Frigate Bird.

Directors MIDLAND RAILWAY ) Collection of Bones and Tooth (Elephas Primigenius)
COMPANY, per Mr, J. S. Gratton dug up at Helpstone.

EMBERY, A. ... Pc aah ... Specimen of ‘* Productus” from Bonsall.
Lams, Mr. GEo., Ilkeston.. ... Two Cream Coloured Moles.

MANAGERS OF ECTON Sree Be ) Large Specimens of Crystals with Copper and other
Mr. Ald. Longdon .... .§ Ores,

PULLEN, GEO. oe as ... Large Whelk.
Suute, F. ... ws ae ... Specimens of Early Pottery dug up at Derby.

Dr.

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Derby Free

Abstract of the Accounts, for the

To Joiner’s, Plumber’s, Gas Fitter’s, and Builder’s Work

Painting, &c., Librarian’s House
Refixing and Repairing Museum Gates
Repairs to Electric Bells ume
Locksmith’s Work

Painting, &c., Porter’s Lodge...
Upholsterer’s Work ore

Gas Governor . ;

New Chandeliers in Corridor.. ‘
Heating Apparatus 1 In Lending Library
Repairs to ditto in Museum ... :

W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator ...
‘ 1 month

Henry Allpass %
Charles Courtney, Assistant Ditto, 1 year
J. A. Miller i
Arthur Bates
George Moore x

Gratuities to Officials, extra work, 3 months. ..
H. M. Haywood, Committee Clerk, 1 year ...

Porter’s Wages and Assistant Cleaners

New Books

Binding, Numbering, , and Repairing Books

Leather and Binding Materials
Palzeontographical Society a
Printing Tickets and Forms..
Supplementary Catalogue
“Lismore Papers ”

REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS

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Year ending September, 29th,

1886.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Rate Account ...

WAGES ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account ...

ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Catalogues 2
» Fines upon Readers for Detention of Books
», Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards
», Lost and Damaged Books ae
», Free Library Rate Account ...

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», Newspapers, Illustrated Papers, &e.

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», Cases . wee is
- Taxidermist’ S Work .

», Pedestals and Joiner’s “Work —

READING AND NEWS

Fs. od:
30 16 I
54 10 II
485 7 ©
MUSEUM
25 7 4
90, 0.38
3 27) 0.36
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L149 2 2

FREE LIBRARY

To Balance brought forward (being amount borrowed for the
formation of the old Institution and owing asa Loan) 500 0 o

To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the 4 one ae

to 25th December, 1885...
», Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, 1886
», Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1886

», Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1886

To Gas
Seatetne.
» Coal
», Fire Insurance
», Ironmongery ...
», Reward Se
», Petty Cash Payments by Librarian .
», Printing Annual Reports as
», Various Printing and Stationery
», Lron Safe : eae
», Fire Hose and Buckets
5» Winding Clock
», Cleaning Windows
», New Clock
», Matting and Scouring Flannel
», Miscellaneous Expenses
», Interest and Commission charged by “Banker
», Clothing for Porter ... es Se wie

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485 7 ©

ACCOUNT.

By Old Cases Sold aa yea ams as sds ae ° 9 9
» Free Library Rate Account ... ee as bbe » 148 12 5

#149 2 2

CAPITAL ACCOUNT.

By Balance carried forward _... o a aoe s+ 500 0 0

500 0 oO

CORPORATION.

By Treasurer, Free Library Rate, granted November oth, 1885 353 0 o
» Ditto, granted February 3rd, 1886 ... dan oe ee 353) OF 1%
» Ditto, granted May sth, 1886 sm we eee der ESR Zu pero
» Ditto, granted August 4th, 1886... nie as eae; 3551) OO

A412 0 o

ACCOUNT.

By Derby Mechanics’ Institute, Acknowledgment for En-

croachment Ai ing +- oe a aie Ont a
» Archeological Society, amount repaid for Carriage ai O56
» Free Library Rate Account ... ae ow ae «+ 312 8 102

A313 2 42

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To Interest on Loan of £500, less Tax, one year to 29th

September, 1886 . “ : Res en a tae!

, Balance carried forward, being Loan. owing af oh; HOG DG
#521 15 4

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To Repairs and Alterations to Premises ia ae 0) 335? See
,, Salaries and Wages ... ane Rice aie cue <i (SOR agra
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£1436. Se

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#52 15 4

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», Wages Account ; ae 013 8
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41436 8 1

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», Payne John, Loan Account ... $6 oo ais a . SOO? Crag

#527 1 4

H. M. HAYWOOD, CLerxk.

We have examined the several Accounts of which the foregoing is the
Balance Sheet, and have compared the items Credited in the Treasurer’s
Account with the Vouchers, and found them to correspond, and hereby
certify that the Balance of £27 1s. 4d. on the Treasurer’s Account agrees
with the amount appearing by the Treasurer’s own book to be due from
him at 29th September, 1886.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the
Corporation.

BENJAMIN BRINDLEY, } Auditors appointed by the
JAMES HARWOOD, Burgesses.

GEO. LEECH, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

Dated this 30th day of October, 1886.

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Derby Corporation
Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. WAGES
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To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman... we) OS a
4715 17 0

FITTINGS AND

To New Screens and Table ___... ane oie sr aa Te
,, New Baize ... 356 SoC ara ee eas 2 Seer
», Joiner’s Work 6 12 35
», Plumber’s Work I-16 4
» Painter’s Work sf. xe ; 210 0
,, Repairing Boiler... ms —- =e ie ome 2 10.50
» Re-gilding Pictures . 1 isnoy
», Locksmith’s Work Ye: ee oe hsp a 0 aaa
» Repairing Roof ae ae hi aoe eas fee, a5.

£60 14 6

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF
To Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c., and obtaining Loans 142 9 33

A142 9 38

ESTABLISHMENT

To Insurance... a mee oe Ss sie as 5 2620
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Wp kod Mave ee es ae ae ee _ oe 9 “aoa
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», Advertising ... as ee “56 mae Bp ele
,», Printing, Stationery, and Posting wae ef a sxe = 20: ce
,», Printing Catalogues ... “3 =a! ae 13s a 2390
,, Cleaning Windows ... ee ee a Sa Lye
», Petty Cash Payments by Curator... eae vas | 14 27
,, Interest and Commission charged by Bankers... sea 8 18 9
4122 14 53

MEDAL COMPETITION
To Medals and Cases for same ... aie aH ae ioe 8 14 70

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Year ending September 29th, 1886.

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475 17 0
REPAIRS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account ... ee aes =F sa ose GO TA G
460 14 6
PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account ... i ~ ee — sy TAZ OR ae
L142 9 33
ACCOUNT.
By Advertisements in Catalogues ae a Fe wai, 9 Tie, Me
» Art Gallery Account ... se ree £3 ae ae. TOT) Lae ae

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ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account ... aes Fe 7 a i 8 14 0

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6 Fittings and Repairs .. nee ies eae) HOOT AO
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» Establishment es nis ae —- es ose? OY 220 iMea
», Medal Competition ... aye sie Brats 8 14 0
» Receipts not accounted for by late Curator... ers ve eG ee
4618 4 473
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£306 11 Io

REVENUE ACCOUNT. Cr.
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‘By Derby Corporation, Amount owing to Banker at 29th
September, 1885 ... it das St. oe eon Sy Be od
,, AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1885-6.
Receipts at Turnstile... ress eae a or rG
Catalogues Sold.. ee sae a 2 (6nd
Umbrella, &c., Stand os sie E16 try
Commission on Pictures Sold . A tia S36
47 15 3
5, SPRING EXHIBITION, 1886.
Receipts at Turnstile ... Bae a 54 15) 0
Catalogues Sold.. “cin “6 a by 12) 4
Umbrella, &c., Stand aoe : ois EG
Commission on Pictures Sold . aie On ous
O25. 02) 2
5, PAINTER-ETCHERS EXHIBITION, 1886.
Receipts at Turnstile (2 w ame Sh aaa
. Catalogues Sold.. “ ‘ ae ro ig
Umbrella, &c., Stand ... ak sh fo)
; 6 16 6
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4618 4 7%
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By Treasurer (amount owing) ... ae ise oF ud ygo6i Zio

£306 II I0

H. M. HAYWOOD, CL erk.

We have examined the several Accounts of which the foregoing is the
Balance Sheet, and have compared the items Credited in the Treasurer’s
Account with the Vouchers, and found them to correspond, and hereby
certify that the Balance of £306 11s. 10d. on the Treasurer’s Account
agrees with the amount appearing by the Treasurer’s own book to be due
to him at 29th September, 1886.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the

Corporation.
BENJAMIN BRINDLEY, ) Auditors appointed by the
JAMES HARWOOD, Burgesses.

GEO. LEECH, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

Be Dsted this 30th day of October, 1886.

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lbIS3T OF COMMITTEES & OFFICIALS.

Cibrary and Wuseum Committee.

Mr. ALDERMAN WHITAKER, Mayor.
Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P., CHAIRMAN,
Mr. ALDERMAN LONGDON, J.P. Rev. W. CLARK, B.D.

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a i WINTER. | ,, A. H. STOKES, %..F.G.S.

Dr. CARTER WIGG.
Urt Gallery Committee.

Mr. ALDERMAN WHITAKER, Mayor.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P. Dr. FRANCIS.

5 SOWTER, J.P. Mr. R. KEENE.
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ibrarian and Curator.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER.

Clerk.

Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

Assistant-Librarians,

Mr. CHARLES COURTNEY. MISS J. A. MILLER.
ARTHUR BATES. GEORGE H. MOORE.

Urt Gallery Attendant,
J. COURTNEY:

Porter.
GEORGE PULLEN.

Borough of Derby.

SIXTEENTM ANNUAl REPORT

FREE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM COMMITTEE,

For the Year ending September 2gth, 1887.

HE Free Library and Museum Committee in presenting their

Sixteenth Annual Report, desire to congratulate the Council

on the continued and increasing prosperity and utility of the
Institution.

It will be seen that large additions have been made to the
Lending Library during the year. To this Department a New
Musical Section has been added, which at present contains copies
of the best known oratorios and operas, books of standard songs,
and copies of standard text books on musical subjects. This
department is already proving useful, and no doubt will be extensively
drawn upon as time goes on. ‘The number of books bound and
repaired during the year amounts to 4054. With the exception of
the magazines and the book music, these have all been done on
our own premises, by our own workmen.

Fewer additions have been made to the Reference Library, but
both it end the Specifications of Patents continue to be very largely
consulted, and the issues show a steady increase.

The alterations in the gas arrangements referred to in last
year’s Report continue .to work safisfactorily, and the Committee
note with pleasure the fact that the gas bill is lower by £21
than last year’s, and by £25 than that of 1885. The reduction in

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the establishment charges generally is most gratifying, and has
enabled the Committee to deal with several important matters.

In the first place, the Committee have been enabled to repaint
and clean thoroughly the news rooms and corridors. This, coupled
with some necessary cleaning in the Curator’s house has cost about
£74. Next year they hope to be able to deal with the Museum
in the same way. They have also long thought it desirable to
reduce by degrees, and to pay off as soon as possible the £500
they have on loan. They have during the past year been able to
set aside £100 towards a sinking fund for this purpose, and in the
absence of unforeseen sources of expense, hope to do the same in
succeeding years till the debt is discharged.

The Librarian’s Annual Report to this Committee is appended
hereto. It contains the usual statistics, to which all those interested
in the inner working of the Institution are referred. The Committee
believe that the Institution was never more flourishing, and that it
is being worked in a thoroughly efficient manner, and at an
economical rate.

On behalf of the Committee,
WILLIAM HOBSON,

CHAIRMAN.
OcrToBEeR 27th, 1887.

To the Chairman and Members of the Free
Library and Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,

I have much pleasure in submitting to you my second Annual
Report.
The past year has been a prosperous one as regards the

Library. The stock in the Lending Library numbers 13,796
volumes, and that of the Reference Library 8376 volumes against
13,256 and 8184 last year, or an increase of 732 volumes. The
total number of Books in the Library is therefore 22,172. The total
issue has been in the Lending Library 131,641, and in the Reference
Library 28,070, a net increase on last year’s issues of 9573 volumes.
The increase in the number of works red is greater than is apparent —
from these figures, as the old books in three volumes are being

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gradually withdrawn, and are being replaced by single volume
editions. Three books have been lost and paid for, and three have
been totally lost through default of borrower and guarantor. The
number of books rebound has been 850, and books repaired 3204,
a total of 4054, while 58 books have been withdrawn as worn out.
These have been replaced by new ones where the Book Committee
thought it desirable. I have again to report with much pleasure
that the books as a whole are very well used, and very few cases
of either careless or wilful damage have come under my notice
during the past year. ‘The Library is now in good working order,
and the Books in a good state of repair.

You will notice a considerable discrepancy between the total
number of borrowers given in last year’s report and the present
one. It has been the practice to retain on the list of borrowers
all who have not formally surrendered their tickets, and it came
frequently under my notice that tickets were used by others than
those to whom they were originally issued. Acting under your
directions, I gave notice to all who entered the Library before
January ist, 1885, that their guarantees must be renewed. As the
result of this, we find that only about 1300 of the 10,314 borrowers
concerned are at present using the Library. Adding this to the
number of borrowers entered since the above date, and deducting
the surrendered cards, I arrive at 4500 as the approximate number
of tickets now in force, a number much more probable on the face
of it than the high figures hitherto given. The new borrowers
during the last year number 1267 against 1356 the previous year.
For the future, the guarantee will last three years, and notice will
be given monthly to those whose time has expired. The number
of borrowers since the opening of the Institution is now 13,706.

The Newsrooms are as much frequented as ever, Incidental

4 countings taken by me from time to time prove that the number

of visitors given in last year’s returns was well within the mark,
With few exceptions, the conduct of those attending the Newrooms
is exemplary.

My work in the Museum has consisted in the completion of
the Te-arrangement of the shells, and a commencement of the fossils.
About a thousand of the latter have been re-mounted and labelled, and
I am indebted to Mr. SSW Care BA of Nottingham, for most
valuable help in naming them. The re-arrangement of the Mineral

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labour and time, but it is now approaching completion, and the
specimens will in the course of a few months, be properly arranged
and labelled. I shall be very glad when I am able to report the
Museum in as good order as the Library.

I am glad to again bear testimony to the zeal and industry of
the staff. I have had no single case of complaint against any of them
since I took charge, and all their duties are discharged cheerfully
and willingly, and with due regard to the best interests of the
Institution.

I append the usual tables, to which I beg to refer all who
wish for detailed information, and beg to remain, gentlemen,

Your obedient Servant,
W. CROWTHER,

LIBRARIAN AND CURATOR.

OcToBER, 27th, 1887.

eta ata

OF THE

CORPORATION ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.

For the Year ending September 2gth, 1887.

—

HE Art Gallery Committee have much pleasure in presenting
their Fifth Annual Report, and are glad to be able to state
that the appreciation of the Gallery by the public is steadily on
the increase. ‘The Gallery has been open 264 days during the
past year, of which 43 have been free. The attendance on the
free days has been 14,673, or a daily average of 341; by payment
15,477; average, 70 daily, making a total of 30,150 visitors, against
28,326 last year. The Committee regard with pleasure the large
attendance on the free days, and would be very glad if financial
considerations permitted the extension of the privilege.

The Committee find much gratification in the fact that the
deficiency in their funds is much less this year than last, amounting
only to £195, against £303 in 1886, and this without the
Institution having suffered at all either in interest or efficiency.
Every care has been exercised in the management, and the
Committee think that the Institution can scarcely be worked more
cheaply, and that while present conditions are maintained, the above
amount will represent about the average annual cost to the town
in time to come. They are persuaded that the advantages to the
town in possessing such an Institution in its midst, maintained at
such a small cost, can scarcely be over rated.

The Autumn Exhibition last year extended from November 6th
to February 19th, and was attended by 10,160 visitors. There was
a successful Art Union in connection with it, and the picture sales
were about normal.

The Spring Exhibition consisted of pictures by Local Artists,
and a loan collection. For the latter the Committee are indebted
to Mr. H. H. Bemrose, and Mr. W. Naylor, who kindly lent a
large portion of the pictures from the collection of the late Mrs.
Walters, also to Messrs. Bemrose and Sons; and to Mr. E. Wilson.
The Exhibition was open from March 5th to June 4th, and was
visited by 8241 visitors.

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The Photographic Exhibition in the Summer of 1886 was so
much appreciated, that this year another was held which was open
from June 2oth to August 23rd, and was visited by 7554 persons.
The Committee were indebted to the Borough Members, Sir W.
V. Harconrt, and Mr. Roe, for the offer of a Gold Medal for
competition, and also to Mr. R. Keene for the offer of a Silver
Medal for the best photograph by a member of the Derby Photo-
graphic Society. These were given in addition to the usual silver
and bronze medals. Some of the best photographic artists in the
kingdom. exhibited, and the Exhibition was very popular with the
public.

The Autumn Exhibition now being held was opened on
September 7th, and is being extensively visited. It is admitted on
all hands to be one of the best ever held in the Gallery, and the
visitors average about a thousand weekly.

During last Winter, a series of twenty Popular Concerts was
arranged by the Curator for Saturday evenings. These concerts

were attended by 3876 persons, and produced a net profit of

£37 9s. The best thanks of the Committee are due to the Curator
and to those ladies and gentlemen who kindly gave their services as
vocalists and instrumentalists.

The Upper Gallery has been painted and re-coloured, and
boarded round to the height of eight feet, which greatly facilitates
the work of picture hanging, and the lower gallery has been
thoroughly cleaned and re-coloured. Snow boards have been fixed
to the roof, and the whole of the building is now in thorough
repair.

Four cases only are now filled from South Kensington Museum,
and the Committee are indebted to the following gentlemen for the
loan of objects of art and interest for Exhibition. Messrs.
Doulton and Co., Lambeth, for Art Pottery, Mr. J. A. Jacoby, M.P.,
for collection of early English Silver, Mr. W. H. Willett, of
Brighton, for Burmese Curiosities, Mr. Councillor Battersby, for
Bronzes and Antique China, Mr. H. H. Bemrose, for collection of
Ancient Manuscripts and Printed Books, Mr. W. Bemrose, J.P.,
for a collection of Indian Metal Work, and Mr. Maw, of Tenant
Street, for a collection of Old Derby China.

On behalf of the Committee,
WILLIAM BEMROSE,

OcTOBER 27th, 1887. CHAIRMAN.

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TABLE VI.

OCCUPATIONS OF THE LAST THOUSAND OF THE NEW BORROWERS.

Artificial Limb Maker

Agents and Collectors
Apprentices & Shop Assistants
Architects and Surveyors
Artists and Draughtsmen
Bakers and Confectioners
Barmaids...

Basket Maker ...

Boiler Makers...

Bookbinders, Printers,
Compositors

Boot and Shoe Makers ..

Bricklayers and Masons...

Brush Makers... pi Ee 7...

Builders, Cabinet Makers,
Carpenters and _ Joiners

Butchers ... ,

Carvers and Gilders

Carriage Builders ...

Chemists and Druggists...

and

Clergymen and Ministers
Clerks and Bookeepers...
Coal Merchant :
Commercial Travellers ...
Dentists ... ote
Domestic Servants ...
Drapers ...
Dyers ie FOR aa
Engineers, Smiths, Fitters,
Moulders, &c. 4
Errand and Office Boys...
Factory Hands
Farmers ... ee
Footmen, Grooms, &e. ...
Gardeners and Greengrocers...
Grocers and Provision Dealers
Hair Dressers...

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Elardware ‘Dealers, -<: 0. Jes ee
Housekeepers... Ss 10
Inland Revenue Officers
Inspectors... ks
Jeweller ...
journalists: —.is) acceneee Se
Labourers a 36
Medical Practioners 4
Manutacturers:s.2° 26.9 "20 0 ee
Musicians ee 3.
Milliners and Dressmakers 34
Naturalist 333) cee ees | ee
O)PHCIAM GP Geek. :xeey pee ge
Painters, Plumbers, Paper
Hangers, Wc.... 20
Photographers... ..4 ". i.)
Policemen
Postmen. 5. — 00a oon 7
Publicans and Brewers ... ... 2
Railway Employes ... 17
Saddler I
Scholars and ance 113
Skinners ... 4
soldiers: 0 we a. Se
SOMGITOFS S:) 4... xo 9 ee
Stewards... i. Son >a
Storekeepers ee
Surgical Bandage Rie! ee ai
SWEEP liste tocen sc ee
Tailors, Hosiers, &c. ae hy)
Teachers and Pupil Teachers 28
Telegraphists ... II
Thirners ae. a eg!
Watehmiakersi..- 5 .- -.- eee?
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Donations to the Library.

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ALLEYNE, LADY ... a See OS ein thons November, 1885 to
December, 1886; “Engineering,” January to
June, 1886; ‘‘ Observatory,” September, 1885,
to December, 1886.

BaRNEs, Mrs. a ne . Popes’ Homers Iliad, 5 vols. ;
Caltery of British Artists, 18 parts.

BEMROSE, ARNOLD, M.A. ... ... Practical Magazine, 4 vols. ; Greek
Grammar, 2 vols.

BLAND, JOHN nae he ... Chess Club Directory, 1880; Chess

Players’ Annual, 1882.
COLONIAL SECRETARY FOR VICTORIA Illustrated Book of Victoria.

COMMISSIONERS OF PATENTS ... Specifications of Patents, 60 vols.
Subject matter and Alphabetical Indexes.

CoMMISSIONERS OF QUEENSLAND ... Queensland, its resources and
Institutions.

Da.uHousi£, DowaGER CouNTEss OF Memoir of Count Pasolini.

Eckert, Mr. S. B.... eid ... Catalogue of Fine Art Exhibition
(Derby), 1870; Description of Derby Arboretum

FREEMAN, HENRY ... se ... Speech formation the true Basis of
Spelling.

GuINNEss, H.G. ... — ... “Romanism and Reformation from
the Standpoint of Prophecy.”

Harcourt, Sir Wo. os ... 27 Blue Books and 27 Hansards.
Hogson, W., ALD., J.P. ... ... J. F. Rowbotham’s History of
Music, Vol. 1st. ;

Hucues, Mrs. J. F. sin ... Harmonies of Tones and Colours»

with Supplement.
LONDON UNIVERSITY Bis ... Intermediate Art Guide.
REGISTRAR, THE... : ... Durham University Calendar, 1887
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR inte ... Sacred Books of the East, vols. 25
and 29
TRUSTEES OF BriTISH Museum... Blastoidea in B.M.; Guide to

Reptiles and Fishes in B.M. ; General Guide to
B.M. (Nat. Hist. Dep.) ; Catalogue of Lizards,
Vol. 3; 29 Nos. of B.M. Gen. Cat.

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Donations to the Wuseum.

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CHADFIELD, E. J. ... ae dus” EEISEEES,

GODBEHERE, ANTHONY ... ... Pair of Zulu Sandals; a Water
Gourd.

TAT ad eae ae Bae ... Fine cast skin of Snake.

Lott, Miss ... so a ... Emu’s Egg.

Meap-Watpo, Mrs. x. ... Carrion Crow.

Owen, A. H. oe i ... Razor Bill, caught at Skegness.

NETHERSEAL COLLIERY, “pelea Coal Fossils from Netherseal

of, per Mr. A. Hague Colliery.

‘torr, W.N. #68 Be ... Two Ancient Tobacco Pipes, one
from Bakewell Moor, the other from Harthill,
near Alport.

WHEELDON, W. G. ... a ... A magnificent pair of horns of the
Trish Elk.

WYKEN COLLIERY (Proprietors sl es cereal of Fossils from Wyken
per Mr. Whittem. Colliery.

Derby Free

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dy, REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
Le

To Joiner’s, Plumber’s, and Gas Fitter’s Work ... “65 7) j20IgE Sr ne
,, Painting and Cleaning in Librarian’s House ee in
» Painting Reading Rooms and Corridor _... shea ...) | GREG'S
» Upholsterer’s Work ... oe aay ase oar aw UR EO
» Asphalting and Paving AG ae oe Sat gia SS
fig tee

To W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator... a +2 200) 4026
», Charles Courtney, Assistant Ditto, 1 year ... oe we > Yee eee eer
5 iy AL Miller i > me Bed see ae) OSEMOMEG
», Arthur Bates ve 3 59 it ae ex 20 16 Oo
,, George Moore ee wees so: | ZORenae nel
» H. M. Haywood, Committee Clerk, r ‘year ee ea ae | (AOS ROMO
,, Porter's Wages and Assistant Cleaners ws ae sae) OAM E es

£488 19 3

LIBRARY
To New Books and Book Music... bas aah ied «i S32enaeor
» Binding and Repairing Books ote oe, dey ws, D7 ome ee
», Leather and Binding Materials sep a cas Ss Les
», Paleontographical Society Reports ... fe wis Buc j1 me GP xtc)
», Printing Tickets and Forms ... Poe os re - ~ 2655
5. Luistttore Papers “3/3 aoe Sic Sin ts ee 2984 NO
», Readers’ Index 3 dafe eae Sue dis rer 2 0810
», New Tickets for Indicator ... Se See ae se... POO

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Library, &e.

car ending September 29th, 1887.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Rate Account

WAGES ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account

ACCOUNT.
By Sale of Catalogues

», Fines upon Readers for Detention of Books

»» Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards
», Lost and Damaged Books ee
»» Free Library Rate Account ..

LATE 60%

488 19 3

£488 19 3

ral

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Dy. READING AND NEWS
L~ Sime

To Magazines and Periodicals... sig sas Fis ct “) 29) Lona
, Binding ditto ... sae ae aoe aro. Geen
», Newspapers, [llustrated Papers, Wer sie son se Gee
,, Hire of temporary Reading Rooms ... ier a Si) 4.0 0
£105 eae

MUSEUM

To Jubilee Coins ... 2 ee op “th dae i ees
» Oak Frame... ss ae ae Baie =a ids Oy Ge
£14 6-6

FREE LIBRARY

To Balance brought forward (being amount borrowed for the

formation of the old Institution and owing asa Loan)... 500 0 0

£500 0 O

SINKING FUND

To balance carried forward set Fi a ir J» EOD
£100.70) G

DERBY

To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the & one ee

to 25th December, 1886 ; ; + 253 Rees

» Ditto, Quarter ending asth March, 1887 sor su - ia Se 5 nena
», Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1887 suc es See. 33 OmasO)
», Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1887 ore +. 353 Gso
£1412 0 O

ESTABLISHMENT

MOwGas i. oe op an cee at as 2 9195 Sine
oy WEIS wee 540 a %: ons are sis 2 => LODO SI
aa GO a) cs ah aS aes ees fixe sor 5. Aes
,, Fire Insurance Ayo) ©
,, lronmongery ... ae i te asi Red ae Riedie) yl
,», Planting ‘Shrubs, &c.,in Garden... bis sf: 2° Tees
,, Petty Cash Payments by Librarian . 27 6 3
» Printing Annual Reports ns 5 = or 616 6
,». Various Printing and Stationery aes aid os Ao | Oman
», Cleaning Windows Oi Beno
», Property Tax and House Duty 3 os wack 2 eth
», Miscellaneous Expenses ; aoe a 5 eo
,» Interest and Commission charged by Banker i Bone?
,», Clothing for Porter : ‘ 4 eG

£260 4

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ROOMS ACCOUNT. Cr,
ttt Pid
By Sale of Old Newspapers, &c.... sia sik a sia et tae |
» Free Library Rate Account ... sins ite “33 JO 05 oF
Eros. kk

ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account ... sie ae see em ok: a
fia GG

CAPITAL ACCOUNT.

By Balance carried forward oe 383 wae ta mo SSONTra 6
£500 ome)

ACCOUNT.
By amount in hand towards repayment of loan to John Payne... 100 0 o

£100 0 oO

CORPORATION.
By Treasurer, Free Library Rate, granted November oth, 1886 353 0 0
Litto, granted February 7th, 1887 sis ise 253, ‘0 10
4 Ditto, granted May 4th, 1887 see = oe ia 853 GO
5 Ditto, granted August 3rd, 1887 at Bar see ae) 5G) 70) 10
#1412) 0 0
ACCOUNT. a or ee
By Derby Mechanics’ Institute, Acknowledgment for En-
croachment me oe ae sist ae Soi Ok 6
», Free Library Rate Account ... oe ae des <x 260) <3, 2

£200 #8 4

22

Dy.

To Interest on T.oan of £500, less a one year to 29th

”?

To

September, 1887

Balance carried forward, being Loan ow ing...

Repairs and Alterations to Premises...
Salaries and Wages

Library...

Reading and News Rooms

Museum ;

Establishment Expenses

Loan (Interest)

Sinking Fund ...

Balance

Treasurer, Sinking Fund
Balance sien

Free Library and Museum Capital Account...

£143g08r ae
BALANCE

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£628 11 11

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ACCOUNT. cr.
S. de

By Balance brought forward, being Loan advanced by John
Payne %:.. 4 ee the A o-3 B 500) (OF 0
», Free Library Rate Account ... x -. eae a Shea we
£521 15 4
ACCOUNT.
By Balance brought forward 5 ee ee
», Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Town ‘Council aa, EAR On Gs
£1439" TF 4

SHEET.

By Free Library and Museum ... ae fe he soy. 2 eae
» Sinking Fund . oe ae SBC se coat LOO OO
,, Payne, John, Loan Account os: MBE xt — =e FOG OMG
£628 ray [ey

H. M. HAYWOOD, CLERK.

We have examined the several Accounts of which the foregoing is the
Balance Sheet, and have compared the items Credited in the Treasurer’s
Account with the Vouchers, and found them to correspond, and hereby
certify that the Balance of £128 11s. 11d. on the Treasurers Account
agrees with the amount appearing by the Treasurer's own book to be due
from him at 29th September, 1887.

Dated this 2tst day of October, 1887.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the

Corporation.
BENJAMIN BRINDLEY, ) Auditors appointed by the
JAMES HARWOOD, ) Burgesses.

T. H. HARRISON, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

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24

DERBY CORPORATION

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. WAGES
f . Sea

To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman 76 126
£76 12 6

To Joiner’s and Plumber’s Work.. oe =e oe Pe 2) iia
,, Paining and Colour Washing Gallery see Se ino! 223m
», Repairing Roof ee “et at a5 as te 5 LOn Ser
», snow Boards for ditto... a ae ae ane ane 3 1Oe nO
» Boarding Walls in Gallery... mee te: see 3 0 SE ORO

£51 13 To

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

To Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c., and obtaining Loans 88 15 Io °

£88 15 10

ESTABLISHMENT

To Insurance = se se on Taio So Se yea
5) (Gasio ote. ae st oes ay: ps SS ic TO) Wane
yg 007: re ace att bit os Pe aa Ss 5 intang
», Ironmongery ... 586 Fs ae Sie mists ie Tjpgl femee
, Advertising ... See ai nee 5: 3) Site
,, Printing, Stationery, and Posting on ae ae cr Mao senommes
< Printing Catalogues ... a sec ve ie oi4 MTG tao
5 Jabhes of Piano for Concerts ... tis ie a =e 4, 1006
», Petty Cash Payments by Curator et ‘a, fee
,, Interest and Commission charged by ‘Bankers i ss 9 16 0
» »broperty. Vax... ies Ooi si wee an va 3 6 FS
i239) ‘Geee

MEDAL COMPETITION

To Medals and Cases for same ... bas eae Ee. <3 | «63 Gee
», Judges’ Expenses oe 5 wis fe aT eee 323 O

£16 9-3

ART GALLERY.

Year ending September 29th, 1887.

ACCOUNT. cr.
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By Art Gallery Account ... nee Gk ass ad bat ao hae 6
£76 12 6

REPAIRS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account... Sat = wets wa ase. SED Pato

£51 13 10

PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account... a tas 36 as was OOt FR) £0
£88 15 10

ACCOUNT.
By Advertisements in Catalogues ... ae ee ee sip i See Dee es
», Art Gallery Account ... ae se — is datum QURe ween.
£123 6 8

ACCOUNT.
By Subscriptions for Medals Bae ae oe Se Sig 5 Se eG
Art Gallery Account... ae af sie ia ety EST: 6

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Dr. DERBY CORPORATION
s. d.

To Balance brought forward aor “ad see oa an OZ a"
£5908. Von]

ART GALLERY

To Wages ... AZ on diet ode 500 os, OARENG
,, Fittings and Repairs she sa ah a; Fe egeme
o Collection and Carriage of Pictures, “&e. bat 700 ic COME ETO
Establishment .. ee nS; Bhs 2%. ei Lip = Gore Smee

»» Medal Competition ar ue oe ana ve ee ee
£320 4 1

BALANCE

To Art Gallery Account (Deficiency) ... fac ae LOS Lae

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ACCOUNT. Cr.
, ot me
By Derby Corporation, Amount owing to Banker at 29th
September, 1886... as a is ae seer SOR. Ont
SOgt 167
REVENUE ACCOUNT.
By PAINTER-ETCHERS’ EXHIBITION (4 Weeks) 1886.
Receipts at Turnstile ee ae ir FART rag
Catalogues Sold... e. ES oe OIG clo
Miscellaneous an fe Sie on 6. +50
area a 4-9
, AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1886-7.
Receipts at Turnstile se ae eA ALS
Catalogues Sold __.... wee oa as St EOmES
Umbrella, &c., Stand see oe a 8 3
Commission on Pictures Sold Se fade (10m (Ong
————— OF IZ <5
» SPRING EXHIBITION, 1887.
Receipts at Turnstile abe Bs Pe ee ee Om.
Catalogues Sold... : 7 baie Tis 2
Commission on Pictures Sold es ak Ze 0r 6
Reeicc= & aaoNt Or
», PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION, neh
Receipts at Turnstile a : Sit ae DA eG 3
Catalogues Sold... er ake ae SIE O%
———— 16 7 10
» AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1887 (2 Weeks).
Receipts at Turnstile ae Sas a 5 16 8
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H. M. HAYWOOD, .CierK.

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Balance Sheet, and have compared the items credited in the Treasurer's
Account with the Vouchers, and found them to correspond, and hereby
certify that the Balance of £195 17s. 1d. on the Treasurer’s Account
agrees with the amount appearing by the ‘Treasurer’s own book to be due
to him at 29th September, 1887.

Dated this 21st day of October, 1887.

WATSON, SOWTER, & Co., Auditors appointed by the

Corporation.
BENJAMIN BRINDLEY, } Auditors appointed by the
JAMES HARWOOD, i Burgesses.

T. H. HARRISON, Auditor appointed by the Mayor,

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LIST OF COMMITTEES & OFFICIALS.

Library and Museum Committee.

Mr. ALDERMAN NEWBOLD. J.P. Mayor.
Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P., CHarrMan.

Mr. ALDERMAN LONGDON, J.P. Rev. W. CLARK, B.D.
” a9 RUSSELL., J.P. ao) WE SO BEE:
Mr, Councittor BOTTOMLEY. Mr. W. BEMROSE, J.P.
& He CHOLERTON. » ALEX. BUCHANAN, J.P.
- . FOULDS. » 8. COURT.
” ti GENTLES. 3) Wed. PIPER.
: 5 WINTER. , A. H. STOKES. F./.F.G.S.
” . WRIGHT. » G. SUTHERLAND.

Dr. CARTER WIGG.

Art Gallery Gommittee.

Mr. ALDERMAN NEWBOLD, J.P., Mayor.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHArrMaN.

Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P. Dr. FRANCIS.
5 SOWTER, J.P. Mr. R. KEENE.

Mr. Councittor BATTERSBY. », FE. J. ROBINSON.
> + COX. » T. C. SIMMONDS,
“ - DEAN. » GEO. TURNER.
3 Pe WINTER.

As 5 WRIGHT.

Librarian and Curator.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER,

Clerk.

Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

Hssistant=Librarians.

Mr. CHARLES COURTNEY. MISS J. A. MILLER.
ARTHUR BATES. GEORGE H. MOORE.
“rt Gallery Attendant.
J. COURTNEY.
Porter.

GEORGE PULLEN.

orough of Derby.

SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

FREE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM COMMITTEE

For the Year ending September 29th, 1888.

HE Free Library and Museum Committee beg to present
their Seventeenth Annual Report to the Council, and in
doing so, beg to congratulate them on the continued prosperity

and usefulness of the Institution.

Large additions of Books have been made to both Libraries
during the year, in the selection of which the Book Committee have
exercised much vigilance and care, and the works purchased have
been supplemented by a handsome gift of 42 volumes, chiefly of a
valuable scientific character and for reference, from the Delegates
of the Clarendon Press, Oxford. The warmest thanks of the Com-
mittee and the Council are due to the University of Oxford for
this welcome addition to the Reference Library.

The Committee have been enabled by strict economy in the
ordinary expenses of maintenance to deal with several matters of
importance. Last year the lower part of the building was painted
and cleaned throughout, and during this year the second part of

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the Institution, the Museum and Corridors, have been repainted and
decorated at a cost of £67. Lighter tints have been chosen, and
the Museum and its approaches are hence much more bright and
cheerful. Next year the Committee hope to deal with the Library
in the same way. The whole of the roof has also been thoroughly
overhauled and made watertight, and the glazing has all been re-
puttied and perfectly repaired. Additional locks have been put on
the Museum cases, and the electric communications about the build-
ing remodelled and put into perfect working order. These matters
have entailed considerable outlay, but the Committee are satisfied
that the money has been well spent. The triangular piece of
ground in the Strand which has long been an eyesore has also been
asphalted and redrained. A purchase of specimens for the Museum
from the collection of the late Rev. Urban Smith, of Stony
Middleton, has absorbed £24, and lastly, the Committee have been
enabled to add asecond sum of £100 to the Sinking Fund they
have formed for the repayment of the £500 they have had on loan
since the foundation of the Institution. The Committee believe that
although they have been enabled to take all these matters in hand,
the efficiency and utility of the Institution have in no way suffered.

As usual, the Librarian’s Annual Report to this Committee,
which contains many statistics of interest, is appended. The Com-
mittee desire to add that the Institution was never in a better
condition, or more highly appreciated than at the present time, and
they feel that much of its prosperity is due to its present efficient
management.

On behalf of the Committee,

WILLIAM HOBSON,
CHAIRMAN.

OcToOBER 30th, 1888.

To the Chairman and Members of the Free
Library and Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,

I have much pleasure in submitting to you my Third Annual
Report.

The number of volumes in the Lending Library is 14227,
against 13796 last year, and in the Reference Library 8,595 against
8184, or a total increase of 850 volumes, the number in both
Libraries being now 23,022. The total issue in both Libraries
shows a trifling decrease. In the Lending Library the issue is
130,314 against 131,641. This is more than accounted for by the
gradual withdrawal of the three volume novels, which formerly held
such an important position in our stock of works of fiction. In the
Reference Library the numbers are 27,917, against 28,070. Eight
books have been lost and paid for, and three have been totally lost
through default of both borrower and guarantor. The books
rebound and repaired number 3,545, nearly all with the exception
of the magazines being’done on our own premises. About 3,000
of the number have been either resewn or entirely rebound. 141
books have been withdrawn as worn out. It gives me much
pleasure to again report that as a whole the books are carefully
used, and fewer cases than ever of wanton damage have come under
my notice this year. The Library is now in a good state of repair,
and fewer books await mending than is usual at this time of the year.

The musical department quite justifies our belief in its usefulness.
This is shown by the fact that the issues number about 30 in the
week, and about 1,500 during the year. I have been often asked
as to the popularity of the newer works of fiction as compared with
the older standard works. I have been making careful comparisons
as tothe number of issues, and I am gratified to find that ‘* Ivan-
hoe’’ and “ David Copperfield”? are out in circulation quite as
much as ‘Aurora Floyd” and “ Hast Lynne,” and that “ John
Halifax” and “ Adam Bede” show up quite as well as “She,”
“King Solomon’s Mines,” or “Treasure Island.’’ The interest in
the former books is abiding, that in the latter evanescent.

The News Rooms are more fully attended than ever, and the
couduct of those that visit them is all that one could wish or expect.
I have had no serious complaint to make during the past year

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The re-arrangement of the minerals in the Museum is now
practically completed, and the collection will be fully labelled and in
order in the course of afew weeks. Mr. A. H. Stokes, F.G.S., and Mr.
Arnold Bemrose, M.A., who have kindly undertaken this work, and
to whom I owe a deep debt of gratitude, have had their labours
considerably prolonged by the arrangement of the important
purchases made from Mrs. Urban Smith in March last. I think that
when finally arranged, our collection will fully hold its own with that
of other provincial Museums.

The numbers visiting the Institution were carefully counted
during three separate weeks in February and March last. The
highest week was 13,816, and the lowest 13,215, the average being

13,423, thus distributed :

Lending Library ae is stds nae 3330
News Room ... ve o is bes 5330
Reference Room xt me cep wr 3013
Ladies’ Room ... bat Le ive dg 731
Museum... ; 1019

13423

The busiest day in the Reading Rooms is Monday ; in the
Libraries and Museum, Saturday. These figures need no comment,
showing as they do that the Institution, as a whole, is well used and
highly appreciated. The figures for the year, on the same basis,
would be something like 670,000, or about seven times the population
of the borough.

I have again the greatest pleasure in testifying to the zeal and
efficiency with which the whole of the staff discharge their duties.
All the work, which is at times very heavy, is cheerfully done, and
with a single eye to the good of the Institution and the service
of the public.

The usual tables are appended to this report, to which I beg to
refer all who require further information, and beg to remain,

gentlemen, |
Your obedient Servant,

W. CROWTHER,
Librarian and Curator.
OcrToBER 30th, 1888.

sat urd oa ae ae

OF THE

CORPORATION ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.

For the Year ending September 29th, 1888.

HE Art Gallery Committee have much pleasure in presenting
their Sixth Annual Report. The past year has been one of
steady progress, and the figures tend to show that the

popularity and usefulness of the Gallery are both on the increase.
The Gallery has been open during the past year on 272 days, of
which 45 have been free. The attendance on the free days has been
16,331 (an average of 363 visitors daily), and the visitors by payment
have numbered 17,492, giving a daily average of 77. The total
number of visitors for the year has been 33,823 against 30,150
last year. A glance at the subjoined tables will give a good idea of
the progress being made, it being borne in mind that the dates
of opening and closing the Exhibitions do not correspond with the
beginning and ending of the year.

1886-7.
VISITORS. RECEIPTS.
Pay. Free. Total. he Saad
Autumn Exhibition ... 5704 4456 10160 tee 1) PP Rs
Spring ay ss» 4099 4142 8241 ose 30 I9 10
Summer... ,; es! 3335 4219 7554 eee 16 7 10
Totals .. 13138 12817 25955 nad 98 II 4

1887-8.
VISITORS. RECEIPTS.
Pay. Free. . Total. bb » Soidk
Autumn Exhibition ... 7821 6420 14241 eee 61 2 10
Spring ey rea 1, OOLS 4680 10698 Rae 50 5 I0
Summer 35 w- 4563 5580 10143 te 23) 7 701
Totals .. 18402 16680 35082 aan 1134/16) 7

All the figures tend to show that the free day is much and
increasingly appreciated, while the visitors by payment show no
falling-off

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The deficiency in the Funds keeps at about the same low figure
as last year, amounting to £209, as against £195, the difference
being accounted for by the amount of insurance which had to
be effected on the valuable loan collection now in the Gallery. The
Committee are glad to find that their estimate as to the annual
cost is thus justified, and think that the efficient maintenance of
such a valuable institution at so small a cost is matter for congratu-
lation. They can only re-affirm their hope that the time may soon
come when the privilege of free admission may be further extended.

The Autumn Exhibition last year was open from September 7th
to January 14th. The Art Union, in connection with it, was well
supported, and the picture scales amounted to £146.

The Spring Exhibition extended from January 31st to May 7th
Its main attraction was the fine collection of modern pictures lent to
the Committee by Sharpley Bainbridge, Esq., J.P. of Lincoln.
This collection numbers 101 examples, being particularly rich in the
works of Birket Foster and George Clausen, and containing good
specimens of the work of L. Alma-Tadema, R.A., E. J. Poynter,
R.A., W. QO. Orchardson, R.A., R. W. Macbeth, A.R.A., Ernest
Crofts, A.R.A., and many other eminent artists. The Committee
thankfully acknowledge the great kindness of Mr. Bainbridge in
lending this collection, which has been of inestimable value to Art
students, and of great interest to the general public. Local and
London artists were also well represented in the Spring Exhibition.
Mr. John M. Cook kindly lent a good ‘“ Wright of Derby,”
and Mr. Crosland, of Nottingham, good examples of DeWint
and Logsdail. The picture sales amounted to £204 6s.

The Summer Exhibition, open from May 19th to September
6th, was on different lines from any of its predecessors. Its principal
feature was a collection of works in Black and White. Many
eminent artists contributed both drawings and etchings, and the
proprietors of the “ Illustrated London News” and the “ Graphic,”
and Messrs. Cassell and Co., lent some of the valuable original
drawings from their establishments. Mr. Councillor Dean and
Dr, Fletcher also lent valuable examples. The Exhibition excited
considerable interest, and was well pdtronised.

The Autumn Exhibition, now being held, was opened on

September 17th by a conversazione, given by His Worship the
Mayor (Mr. Alderman Newbold, J.P.), at which about 550 invited

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guests assembled, and passed a very pleasant evening. The Com-
mittee’s best thanks are due to His Worship for the kindly interest
thus shown in the Art Gallery. The present collection is the most
numerous ever exhibited in the Gallery, and the number of visitors
is quite satisfactory.

The Third Series of Popular Concerts, arranged by the Curator,
were held on the Saturday evenings of last winter. Twenty-four
concerts were given, attended by 5400 persons. The total receipts
were £61 16s. 3d., and the expenses £17 13s. 3d., leaving a clear
profit of £43 13s. The best thanks of the Committee are due
to the Curator, and to all those ladies and gentlemen who kindly
gave him their assistance.

The Water-colour Room has now been boarded round, and the
work of picture hanging thereby much facilitated. Nothing else of
importance has been done or has been required in the building,
which is in a state of good repair.

Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen paid an official visit to the Gallery
on March 6th, and expressed his complete satisfaction with what he
saw. He was met by His Worship the Mayor, and by the Chair-
men and many of the members of the Free Library and Art Gallery
Committees.

The usual change of examples in the four cases now filled from -
South Kensington Museum was made early in December last, and
the Committee are indebted to the following gentlemen for the loan
of objects of interest during the past year: Mr. Alderman H. H.
Bemrose, J.P.. for collection of ancient manuscripts and printed
books ; Mr.W. Bemrose, J.P , for collection of Indian metal work ; Mr.
Councillor George Bottomley for collection of China; Mr. R. G.
Lomas for specimens of Derbyshire spar and marble manufactures,
including works of art manufactured for Lord Scarsdale, Canon
Olivier, and Mr. F. J. Robinson, and exhibited by their permission ;
Mr. Maw, of Tenant Street, for collection of Derby china, and Mr.
W. Hz. Willett, of Brighton, for Burmese curiosities.

On behalf of the Committee
W. BEMROSE,
CHAIRMAN.
OcToBER 30th, 1888.

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TABLE VI.

OCCUPATIONS OF THE LAST THOUSAND OF THE NEW BORROWERS.

Accountants ..
Agents and Collectors . .
Apprentices and Shop Assist-
ants.. :
Architects and Surveyors
Artists and Draughtsmen
Bakers and Confectioners
Bell-hanger
Billiard-marker
Boiler-makers
Bookbinders,
Compositors Sy :
Booksellers and Stationers ..
Boot and Shoe Makers..
Brass-founder.. ;
Bricklayers and Masons _
Brush-maker . 3
Builders, Gahinee- “makers,
Carpenters, Joiners, and
Upholsterers ...
Butchers Sa
Carters ie
Carriage-builders “e's
Chemists and Druggists
China-dealer ...
Clergymen and Ministers
Clerks and Book- eae
Coal-merchant
Commercial Traveller ...
Cook 3
Coopers ...
Currier
Dentist :
Domestic Servants |
Drapers ...
Engine-cleaners
Engineers, Smiths,
Moulders,
Drivers’... F
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Factory Hands oe
Fish-monger . aaa
Footmen, Sascie &e.
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Pattern Makers

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Policemen

Porters (General) ..

Postmen.. . :

Railway Employés

Relieving Officer .

Rope Makers ..

Sawyer ...

Scholars and Shudente .

Skinners...

Soldiers ...

Solicitors

Tailors, Hosiers, Bees :

Teachers and Pupil Teachers

Telegraphists... :

Telegraph Messengers ... 26

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Books Rebound and Repaired?

TABLE Vil.
GENER A-L=3S-0-M MeAR Y.
COMPARATIVE RETURNS.

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Donations to the Library.

— ofo aoe
ALLEYNE Lapy ... a ... Nos. of “Nature” and
‘“‘ Engineering.”
Bevper, Right Hon. Lorp ... Portrait of First Lord Belper.
Bemrosez, H. A., M.A. ... ... Scientific and Learned Societies’
Year Book, 1885.
BorouGH, Miss_... 352 ... Recollections of Mrs. Dering.
Bowrine, C.C. ... ons ... Souvenir du Bal Costumé.
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ... ... Toronto “ Called Back,” 1886-
180.
COMMISSIONERS OF PATENTS ... Specifications of Patents, 89
volumes. Subject Matter and Alphabetical
Indexes.
CLARENDON PRESS bts ... 42 volumes to the value of £ 25.
Crark, Mr. per (Dr. Foulds) ... Sundry Play Bills of Old Derby
Theatre.
Councit oF Cotontat InsTITUTE... Proceedings of Royal Colonial
Institute.
ELKINGTON & Co.... a ... Inventory of Reproductions in
Metal.
Erity, F.N. ae es ... Lhe Church.
Fisk, FRANCIS ci Skyring’s Builders’ Price Book
1888.
GuerriToreE. MADAME ... ... Our Little Willie, 2 copies.
Wan Ha Se Daa t ae pie’ 185 Blue Books.
Ditto a ae ... 12 vols. of Statistical Journal.
Ditto mA ded ... 18 vols. of Transactions of Royal
Society.
DirtTo ee es ... 2 vols. on Population, and
Di1LTo ate 40 Nos. of Hansard (per Mr.

A. J. Clarke.)

Hix, Mr. Lewis (per W. Court... Origin of Postage Stamps (Pear-
son Hill).

MacmiLian & Co.... sks ... Price’s Industrial Peace.

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Morean, H. (per Dr. Foulds)... Full Score Copy of the ‘‘Messiah”’
(Walsh Edition).

N DIF, oe oe -GENERAL, J The Highlands of India.

PaTTON JOHN ak 432 . The Death of Death.
Pitman Isaac _... a ... Phonetic and other Books (10
vols.)
REGISTRAR, THE ... ae ... Durham University Calendar,
1888.
Rog, W. R, bee ine . Poems of the Deaf and Dumb.

UND, . Per
oe eee F &c., 7 Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

SECRETARY OF STATE FoR INp1A Imperial Gazetteer of India,7 vols.

Ditto ae ... India Office Library Catalogue,
2 vols.
Sareips, C..W.,.D.D..: .-. ... The Final Philosophy.
‘SimpKin, Marsuatt & Co. _ ... Adcock’s Engineers’ Pocket Book

Simpson, Rev. A. L., D.D. ... Proceedings of Scottish Archzeo-
logical Society; Dr. Ker’s Thoughts of Heart
and Life ; and Scottish Nationality.

SLEIGH, Joun, J.P. me ... Sundry Books and Pamphlets.
SMITH, Sir JOHN ... oF ... Debrett’s Peerage, &c., 1888.
Swan, SONNENSCHEIN & Co. ... “St. Bernards’” and ‘ Dying
\ Scientifically.”

TrusTEEs oF British Museum... Catalogue of Seals in B.M.;
Cats. of Persian and Greek Coins; Cat. of
Fossil Mammalia, Part V.; Cat. of Birds,
Vols. XII. and XIV.; Guide to Shell and
Star Fish Galleries ; and Catalogue of Fossil
Reptilia and Amphibia; 25 parts of B.M.
Catalogue.

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Donations to the Museum.

cl a a ae chs ... Fine Specimen of Peacock.

Hogson, H. EpGar ae ... Collection of Lepidoptera from
Shanghai.

Jounson, Messrs. E. & Son ... Jubilee Medal.

MEIN, GENERAL ... sii ... Three English Bottles, decorated
by Afghans.

Potts, Mr.... aes soe ..- Old Tokens and Medals.
PriITcHARD-MorGan, Mr. ... Specimen of Native Gold from
Morgan Mine, Dolgelly.

RUTHERFORD, Mr. be ... Specimens of Dyed Silk.
SieicH, Mr, (Derby)... ... Fish from India.

Wuittem, Mr. (Wyken Colliery) Carboniferous Fossils.

Donations to the Art Gallery,

BELPER, THE DowaGER Lapy ... Seven Photographsofthe Cartoons
of Raphael, handsomely framed.
CLAYTON, Mrs. ... Pa . Portrait of the late Joseph Strutt,

sented be Brassington of Derby.
GISBORNE, Mrs. ... Age ... Three Indian Idols.

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Derby Sree

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS

Lor set d.
To Joiner’s, Plumber’s, and Gas Fitter’s Work ae anh, 2OpeOuern
< Painting Museum, and repairing fo of same“... may © (9:1 4) foes)
» Electric Signals itd and See me ft abs) eee 6
3 Upholsterer’ s Work .. oP Ss see =a oe 2 I

5, Asphalting

» New Gate, and repairing Railings i in Strand
- Locksmith’s Work se

,, Repairing Museum Gates

Homo
nooor
Le
°

LIZ 16 fo

SALARIES AND

To W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator ns -cos, ZORRO WS
,, Charles Courtney, Assistant Ditto bis eee 2. UGE. WG
» JAS Miler i, 3 43 5-0
, Arthur Bates , , ue eter “ws eT Ay io
,, George Moore sind es bis et Ieety
5 H. M. Haywood, Committee Clerk bas A: ae CORO
,, Porter’s Wages, and Assistant Cleaners ... ae Pm SV eis

£495 12 6
LIBRARY

To New Books... ac ae Bet a: . D2 Seeee
» Binding and Repairing Books as Sas eee 1. 2IO aaa
F Binding GES. ua Ee us Nee 2) igre
», Paleontogr aphical Society Reports oP atl vate i. i ©
) Printing Tickets and Forms oes ane si ss. . 2878Q, 00
0 Tasismore (Pagers * _)..: eee ee 418 9
,, Preparing Index of Readers, ae ene act aa 3 32.0
» London and Merchants’ Directories poe aa is 4 a
», Receipt Books for fines oe 4 4 0

£384 5 6

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Mibracp, Ke.

Year ending September 29th, 1888.

Oo. PREMISES ACCOUNT, ” Cr.
xs, di:
By Free Library Rate Account... act fr = cae DEG: LO

ADT On TOW Ce:

WAGES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Rate Account ... sae Te his san 495 EZ 6
£495 12 6
ACCOUNT.
By Sale of Catalogues... det it a NA |
», Hines upon Readers for Detention of Books em aS mie (gen Ta
» Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards en as ie G5 A
», Lost and Damaged Books ... wad an as 1 18 6
», Free Library Rate Account .. oo ane A sea) 320). TO

£384 5 6

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Dr. READING AND NEWS
Loh Se abe

To Magazines and Periodicals ... a aie a LF) 229). Ot
,, Newspapers, Illustrated Papers, &c. is sae nea SO aus
£85 To~ p

MUSEUM

To Collection of Shells, and Minerals ... ai ee aon ¢ “yd OO
,, Otters purchased se <oggaasts is sk pe Ce dea
, Taxidermist’s work ... Be . As a ae Zoey ob
£30 18 *6

FREE: LIBRARY

‘To Balance brought forward (being amount borrowed for the
formation of the old Institution and owing asa loan) ... 500 0 Oo

£500.60 @

SINKING FUND

To Balance carried forward He i _ ene ae op 200) ROI MO

£200 0 0

DERBY

To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the £, one Quarter
to-2stht December 1887 ~—.. ah a. 967 tore
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, E88 a: bs wi.) BOTA NOn sD
4 Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1888... he .és + BOT FOG
a Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1888 ae ‘.. | S07 poem
£1468 0 Oo
LOAN

‘To Interest on Loan of £500, less Tax, one year to 29th
September, 1888 __... : : wis ine /, 2A
» Balance carried forward, being loan owing. oe os | HOO RONG

A 52t ae

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ROOMS ACCOUNT. Cr.
£ sad:
By Sale of Old Newspapers, &c. a se ites ee Apteetp
» Free Library Rate Account ... es Sh atin Wee RoR LO
£85.39 “6
ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account ... 30 18 6
£30. 56. *6
SeArltTAlL ACCOUNT.
By Balance carried forward 500 0 oO
£500, .'O 0
meECOUNT.
By Balance brought forward... 100 0 oO
, Further amount in hand towards re- e-payment of loan to
John Payne ... or ee weg Sieg ae +. I00 0 O
£200 0 “G
CORPORATION.
By Treasurer, Free Library Rate granted November oth, ae 367 0 Oo
4. Ditto, granted February 1st, 1888 ... 307 — 0.0
» Ditto, granted May 2nd, 1888 site tis =k serdiZPFaxe _O
a Ditto, granted August rst, EOSGH ots ee Sab sete" Sage Oh 16
£1468 o KG
ACCOUNT.
By Balance brought forward, Bae? Loan advanced Me John
Payne... «<2 | 500° "0 GO
Hy ree Library Rate Account . “ie Ss as seg aT Fie 2

#521 17 2

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Dr.
To Gas

To

, Balance

”

Water ... ais baa ee his
Galaga xs. eee ose sie eos
Fire Insurance

Ironmongery ...

Planting, &c., in Garden wie

Petty Cash Payments by Librarian..
Printing Annual Reports ste
Various Printing and Stationery
Cleaning Windows

Property Tax and House Duty
Miscellaneous Expenses a
Commission charged by Bankers
Clothing for Porter “e:
Winding Clock (2 years)

Indiarubber Hose... aes

Repairs and Alterations to Premises
Salaries and Wages aie
Library... eee
Reading and News Rooms

Museum

Loan (Interest)

Establishment..

Sinking Fund...

Balance :

Treasurer, Sinking Fund

Free Library and Museum Capital Account

ESTABLISHMENT

x “sea.

102 18 8

918 7

42 TA We

26° Ol 10

3.

To: 12

33,4 4

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iz .o0 9

2°06

yee

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a ae

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£28255) 9

RATE

131 16 10

495 12 6

329 0 10

Sia

30 To “6

itl LE PS

280 12 8

ove hegoLo: “oO

é- Linkage aE

£1496 11 11

BALANCE
200 0 Oo
24 15 II

220705 IT

500 0 O

£724 15 11

ACCOUNT.

By Derby Mechanics’ pe ay Acknowledgement for En-

croachment ...
,, Interest allowed by Bankers.
,, Free Library Rate Account .

meCOUNT.

od Balance brought forward...
, Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Town Council

SHEET.

By Free Library and Museum ...
», oinking Fund..

,, Payne John, Loan Account ..

. 1468

£282

16 9

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£1496 II II

H. M. HAYWOOD, Gate

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library
and Museum, for the year ending September 29th, 1888 and hereby cer-

tify that they are correct.
Dated this 24th day of October, 1888.

EL Tt
Gs 0

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by
the Corporation.
BENJAMIN BRINDLEY, Gana appointed bythe

JAMES HARWOOD,

Burgesses.

T. H. HARRISON, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

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DERBY CORPORATION
Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. WAGES
£ ve. walt

To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman ae, eee

“903 SS

REPAIRS AND

To Joiner’s and Plumber’s Work si es oils iS 4x0 27
, Painting and Colour-washing Gallery... Pe ae 4 Le 9
e, ae 8 haa

, Boarding and Painting Walls in dilto

LISS SG

COLLECTION, AND..CARRIAGE, OF
To Collection & Carriage of Pictures, &c.,and obtaining Loans 153 19 34

£153 19 33

ESTABLISHMENT

Tolnsurance ... ihe ana Roe a ae 208 (UTS sia
ee Say <i sae ies sae aa abe PPE! Ko We ume
jp, OAL aw ses ant se sth ee cen +E 6.0 fer
5, Ironmongery ee Ba on bee = ey Lins
, Advertising ... tg bas KF 614 3
», Printing, Stationery, ‘and Posting... aa y osu) 4) BOMBS.
,, Printing Catalogues.. ed arlozeqyoL.6
4) SEE Gr "Piano, &c. for Concerts (2 "years).... Ses vos, LG eens
,, Petty Cash Payments by Curator .. 3 aap «as ) OSSS MAGE
,, Interest and Commission charged by Bankers... re yg its)
,, Property Tax ay ae Lo ee a me 2-8) ff
,», Cases for.Medals..... aos sie sae 7 tee Q is; 6
Z131 6 45

DERBY CORPORATION
To Balance brought forward ... ee +45 mt vn TQ yee

£195 17 1

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ART GALLERY.
Year ending September 29th, 1888,

ACCOUNT. Cr.
“fe Baie
By Art Gallery Account int the ins aad i 62 oe
aio aye

ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account ee ae win Ae ee So ae ed

(ee

PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account iS eh : eo oan, LB 1G 4 ae

Pate MCB

SC COUNT.
By Advertisements in Catalogues fhe A Li aisle DGS
» Art Gallery Account aa de 6 Pr 0 Svostai6l aes
4131 6 4h
ACCOUNT.
By Derby Corporation, Amount pe to Banker at 29th
September, 1887 t on. LOS Ly oT

LUGS 17 7

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Dr.

To Wages

,», Repairs and Alterations

”

». Establishment

To Art Gallery Account (Deficiency)

Collection.and Carriage of Pictures, ok ae

ART GALLERY

£. -scde
75. Bend
(oo ey
153 19 3%
105 16 104
£354 17
BALANCE
209 2 8

£209 2.8

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REVENUE ACCOUNT. Cr.
By AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1887-8.

ae 6 MN le a |
Receipts at Turnstile... a Rreaenaeee Tier Ss ae
Catalogues sold ... d an aioe 2 10. 'O
Commission on Pictures Sold ee te S25" “3
61 3 5
», SPRING EXHIBITION, 1888.
Receipts at Turnstile... ead oe 545° 2 Ta
Catalcgues Sold ... te ne a 446 0
Archeological Society—Gas, Hire of
ianG, OCs oe. ae sae Re <5, 40
Commission on Pictures Sold ae le aEOD Oe. vO
6a) * OF
» SUMMER EXHIBITION, 1888.
Receipts at Turnstile... bes fe) © Or Do OE
Catalogues Sold ... ae ep ss 3 II Io
————— 23 7JIllI
» Balance (deficiency) ... os ne a oe sue SOON S
£354 1.7
SHEET.
By Treasurer (amount owing) ... =e eae oa ite, 2008 2) 8

£209 2.8

H. M. HAYWOOD, Crerx.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Art Gallery
for the year ended 29th September, 1888, and hereby certify that they are
correct.

Dated this 24th day of October, 1888.
WATSON, SOWTER, & Co., Auditors appointed by the

Corporation.

BENJAMIN BRINDLEY, )} Auditors appointed by the
JAMES HARWOOD, Burgesses.

T. H. HARRISON, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

PRI

EIGHTEENTH

_ Annual Report of the Committee

DERBY FREE LIBRARY

AND

MUSEUM,

AND

SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT

ART GALLERY COMMITTEE

Presented to the Town Council,

NOVEMBER o9rx, 1889.

DERBY :
PRINTED BY R. KEENE, IRON GATE,
1889.

=o eS a es

Borough of Derby.

EIGHTEENTH

Annual Report of the Committee

OF THE

meR BY FREE LIBRARY

AND

WEE SEs UM,

AND

SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.

Presented to the Town Council,

NOVEMBER o7Tu, 1880.

DERBY :
PRINTED BY R. KEENE, IRON GATE,
1889.

LIST OF COMMITTEES & OFFICIALS.

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Library: and Museum Conimittee.

Mr. Councittor WOODIWISS, J.P., Mayor, £x-Oficio.
Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN LONGDON, J.P. Mr. CounciLtor WRIGHT.
5s 53 RUSSELL, J.P. Rev. W. H. TETLEY.
_ Mr. Councittor BOTTOMLEY. Mr. W. BEMROSE, J.P.
5 oS CHOLERTON. 3 ALEX. BUCHANAN, J.P.
a 5G FOULDS. a oe COURT.
a i GENTLES. eat View [eu EIR
7 ac SUTHERLAND. Awe SROKES, 2401S. .G,.s.
73 6 WINTER. Dr. CARTER WIGG.
Art Gallery Committee.
Mr. CounciLtor WOODIWISS, J.P., Mayor, 2x- Officio.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHAIRMAN.
Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P. Dr. FRANCIS.
» “5 SOWTER, J.P. Mr. R. KEENE,
Mr. Counciittor BATTERSBY. » FE. J. ROBINSON.
3 sp COX. oe SLVEMONDS:
ws rf DEAN. » GEO. TURNER.
a a WINTER.
“a oe WRIGHT.

Librarian and Curator.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER.

Clerk.
Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

Assistant Librarians.

Mr. CHARLES COURTNEY. Miss J. A. MILLER.
ETHEL J. CROWTHER. HARRY R. MEAD.

Art Gallery Attendant.
J. COURTNEY.
Porter.

CEORGE PULLEN.

Borough of Derby.

PIGHTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Hree Hibrary and Museun Committee,

For the Year ending Sept. 28th, 1889.

HE Free Library and Museum Committee have much pleasure in

presenting their Eighteenth Annual Report, and, in doing so, beg

to congratulate the Council on the continued usefulness and prosperity of
the Institution.

There is nothing startling to chronicle respecting the last year’s history
of the Library and Museum. The Institution stands as high as ever in
public estimation, and its efficiency in all its branches has been fully main-
tained. A larger sum of money than usual has been spent by the Book
Committee, no fewer than 1,647 new books having been purchased. Of
these 798 are replacements and 849 are entirely new. To the vigilant care
and discretion of the Book Committee is due the general high character
of the Library.

The remaining portion of the cleaning and painting of the Building,
viz., the interior of the Library, has been completed during the present
summer, and the work has been very successfully carried out. The original
design has been adhered to, and there has only been a slight change in
the colours. No great expense will need to be incurred under this head
for several years to come. The building throughout is in a good state of
repair, and the only matter which will demand the attention of the Com-
mittee in the near future is the re-arrangement, if necessary, of the heat-
ing apparatus.

A reference to the accounts attached to this Report will show how the
income of the Committee has been expended. They believe that the

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Institution has been very economically worked without impairing its useful-
ness in any way, and they are glad to say that they have added a third
sum of £100 to the Sinking Fund formed for the repayment of the £500
which was borrowed at the foundation of the Institution. A sum of
457 12s. gd. is carried forward to the next year’s account, but of this
43° has been applied to the purposes of the Museum Committee, although
not yet expended.

The Committee beg to refer all those interested in the inner work-
ing of the Institution to the Librarian’s Report and the exhaustive statistics
appended to it, and they desire to place on record their complete satis-
faction with the way in which the work of the Institution is carried on.

In conclusion, they gratefully acknowledge the many tokens of interest
shown in the Institution as evidenced by the donations of books and other
things which are constantly being received. They beg to reiterate the
opinion that the Library and Museum are doing excellent work—worthy
of comparison with what is being done in other towns, and which in every
way carries out the design of the revered founder.

On behalf of the Committee,
WILLIAM HOBSON,
CHAIRMAN.

November 4th, 1889.

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To the Chairman and Members of the Free
Library and Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,

It gives me great pleasure to submit to you my Fourth Annual
Report.

The total number of books now in the Lending Library is 14,836
against 14,227 last year, and in the Reference Library 8,825 against 8,595.
This gives as the total in both Libraries 23,661, an increase of 839
on last year’s total, and this in spite of 801 volumes having been with-
drawn from circulation as worn out. The total issues in each Depart-
ment show a decrease, which in the Lending Library amounts to 5,758
volumes, and in the Reference Library to 4,695. The causes for this are
various. The gradual elimination of the three volume novel counts for
much ; the fact that many of the pictorial volumes so much in demand are
hopelessly worn out is another cause ; but, in my opinion, the chief causes
are that in the Lending Library books are kept longer than formerly, and
changes are less frequent, which I hope points to more thorough, and less
desultory reading; while the readers in both Libraries are undoubtedly
diminished by the fact that better times have decreased the numbers of the
unemployed, and there is less time for reading. The state of the News
Rooms just now in the day time is a remarkable contrast to what it
was this time last year. The issues in the two Departments are as follows:
Lending, 124,556; Reference, 23,222; together 147,778. Asa matter of
interest, it may be stated that the total issue of books since the foundation
of the Library is—Lending, 2,488,218; Reference, 331,880, making
together the astounding total of 2,826,098. The daily issue in the
Lending Department during the past year varies considerably, ranging from
599 in the month of March to 338 in July, the highest daily issue being
on April 18th, when 1,148 volumes were given out. The Reference
Library varies in the same way, November standing at the head with a
daily issue of 126, and June only showing a daily average of 35.

In the Lending Department 771 volumes have been withdrawn as
worn out. The whole list of books so withdrawn for several years past
has been carefully gone over by the Book Committee, and as a result 798
volumes have been replaced, the remainder being struck off the list and
their places declared vacant. In addition to this, 589 new volumes have
been purchased. These include the most recent and interesting works in
Biography and Travels, and a large proportion of good, healthy juvenile
literature. When a new Catalogue is undertaken, it will be seen that

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books for the young hold an important place in the Library. Four books
have been lost and paid for, and three have been totally lost through
default of both borrower and guarantor. On the other hand, a book
returned two years ago as totally lost, has been recovered. I think that
considering the very large issue, these figures will not be considered un-
satisfactory. There is very little illusage of books to complain of, and I
have only had one case of deliberately wilful damage to report during the
year. Four leaves were cut out bodily from a volume of humorous songs.
A few of our readers, and only a few, are in the habit of marking the
books. The marks consist chiefly of marginal notes, more or less idiotic,
on the subject matter, and sometimes the reader’s opinion on the volume
as a whole is given in a condensed form on the fly leaf at the end. As
might be expected, the remarks bear no critical value, and the practice is a
distinctly mischievous one, and a violation of the Library regulations. I
am informed that tlfe practice is not unknown in Libraries other than those
supported by the rates, and I have every reason to believe that we have
less of it than in other towns. I hope I may be able next year to report
its discontinuance. In the Reference Library 30 volumes of Illustrated
books have been withdrawn as worn out, and 260 new volumes have been
added. The whole of the Library is now in an excellent state of repair,
and there are less than a hundred volumes not available for public use.
The total number of volumes rebound during the past year is 945, and of
those repaired 4,777, a total of 5,722.

During the last year there have been enrolled 1,062 new borrowers,
754 males and 308 females, whose occupations are shown in Table VI.
They are thus distributed in the various Wards: Arboretum 116, Babing-
ton 141, Becket 228, Castle 98, Derwent 39, Friar Gate 121, King’s Mead
126, Litchurch, 131. Calculating by the percentage which the number on
the Burgess-roll in each Ward bears to the whole of the town, these
numbers should be: Arboretum 144, Babington 123, Becket 187, Castle
126, Derwent 67, Friar Gate 111, King’s Mead 150, Litchurch 92. These
figures speak for themselves. The number of borrowers since the opening
of the building in 1879 is 16,002, of whom I estimate something over one
third are using the Library at the present time. 1,327 applications have
been made to borrowers for overdue books, and no fewer than 1,005 books
have been bespoken at the cost of one penny, a post card being sent to the
borrower when the book is in. I shall be very glad to see this regulation
still more largely used by borrowers.

Since February last, we have received regularly every week a list of the
infected houses in the Borough. Occupiers of such houses known to be

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borrowers, have received notice at once that their books must not be
returned till the houses have been disinfected, and in every case the book
has been destroyed on its return to the Library. The public may therefore
have confidence that the Library does nothing in spreading contagious
diseases. I have to acknowledge gratefully the ready co-operation of the
Sanitary Committee, and the great assistance I have received from the
Medical Officer of Health for the Borough (W. Iliffe, Esq.) and the Sani-
tary Inspector, Mr. Wilkinson.

The News Room and Reference Room continue to be much used, and
in the evenings are often uncomfortably full. Monday and Saturday are
the busiest days. The behaviour of those who come to read has been
exemplary, and I have much pleasure in noting the fact that there seemS
every disposition to conform to the regulations in force for securing good
order and perfect quiet. The only unpleasant circumstance to report
during the year is the undetected theft of two magazines.

The re-arrangement and labelling of the Minerals in the Museum was
completed last December, and a complete Catalogue of the collection has
since been compiled by Mr. H. Arnold Bemrose, M.A., and is now avail-
able to the general public at a small cost. The Fossils are in process of
re-arrangement, and will, it is hoped, be finished by the end of the present
year. The re-arrangement of the Shells necessitated by the large additions
made last year is practically completed now, and the labelling is in a
forward condition, A valuable collection of British Birds’ Eggs has been
purchased, and the Museum Committee have had funds placed at their
disposal for the purchase of Geological specimens which may be found
wanting as the re-arrangement progresses. I hope soon to be able to report
the Museum in perfect order.

I am again glad to express my complete satisfaction with the work
done by the staff of the Institution. Both the junior assistants have left
since my last Report, taking with them an excellent character for industry,
and those appointed in their places are doing their work well. The work
done by the other members of the staff is of the same high quality which
has characterised their many previous years of faithful service. I should
like also to place on record my sense of the high service which is rendered
by the entire newspaper press of Derby, and thankfully acknowledge its
hearty co-operation in all that tends to the welfare of the Institution.

The usual Tables are appended to this Report, to which I beg to refer
all who require more detailed information, and beg to remain, Gentlemen,

Yours obediently,
W. CROWTHER,
November 4th, 1889. Librarian and Curator.

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SEVENTH AMRRUAL REV ORT

OF THE

Corporation Art Gallery Committee,

For the Year ending Sept. 28th, 1889.

HE Art Gallery Committee have much pleasure in presenting their
Seventh Annual Report. The Gallery has been open on 263 days,
of which 45 have been free. The attendance on the free days has been
13,847, with a daily average of 308, and visitors by payment have num-
bered 14,112, with a daily average of 65. ‘The total visitors for the year
have been 27,959. The highest attendance on a pay day was 423, the
day of our most numerously attended concert, and the highest attendance
on a free day was 1,052, on Dec. 26th.

The Committee’s estimate as to the annual cost of the Gallery is again
justified by the facts, the deficiency amounting to £202, as against £209
last year. Little or nothing has been required in the way of repairs to the
building, and the establishment charges have been kept down to the lowest
figure compatible with efficiency of management. The Sales of Pictures
this year amount to £363 14s. od., as against £350 6s. od. last year.

The Autumn Exhibition last year opened on Sept. 19th, and closed on
Jan. 25th. It was visited by 13,095 persons. The Art Union in connec-
tion with it was well supported, and yielded £88 16s. as against £76 1s.

The Spring Exhibition lasted from Feb. 9th to May 25th, and was
visited by 7,990 persons. It was of a rather higher character than usual,
several important London artists contributing pictures ; and the Committee
are further indebted to Mr. Councillor Clemson, Mr. T. C. Simmonds, Mr.
W. Seth Smith, and Mr. E. Crosland (of Nottingham) for the loan of
interesting pictures. The President and Council of the Royal Academy
also lent Waterlow’s picture ‘‘Galway Gossips” from the Chantrey
Bequest Pictures.

The Summer Exhibition this year consisted of Photographs. Many of
the best Photographic Artists in the kingdom exhibited, and the Exhibition
which lasted ten weeks, from June roth to Aug. 2oth, was visited by 6,874
persons. Mr. W. England, of London, and Mr. H. J. Whitlock of Birming-
ham, were again the Judges, and their awards gave general satisfaction.

The Autumn Exhibition now on view in the Gallery was opened on
Sept. 18th, when His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Councillor Woodiwiss, J.P.)
gave a Conversazione at which about 600 guests were present, who much
appreciated his kindly hospitality. The gathering was a great success, and

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the best thanks of the Committee are due to His Worship for the interest
he has always shown in the prosperity of the Art Gallery. The number of
pictures exhibited is rather less than last year, but there is no falling off in
quality or in public interest, 4,668 persons having visited the Gallery
during the first five weeks, and eleven pictures of the value of A151 hav-
ing already been sold.

The fourth series of Popular Concerts took place on the Saturday
evenings of last winter. They were attended by 4,084 persons, who paid
454 2s. for admission. The net cost of the series was £23 18s., so that
they yielded a profit of £30 4s. The concerts were not so numerously
attended on the whole as in the previous year. ‘Their success has led to
the organisation of concerts similar in character in other places on the
same evenings. ‘The best thanks of the Committee are due to the Curator
for his trouble in organising and arranging these pleasant evenings, and to
all those ladies and gentlemen, too numerous to mention, who have given
their services.

_ The usual change of objects in the South Kensington cases was effected
in December last: they are of a highly attractive character, and such as
are likely to be a valuable aid to the art and industry of the town. Through
the good offices of Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen, an additional case has been
filled with early Cyprian pottery and glass, and the fine collection of
Chinese and Japanese objects belonging to Lady Hart, which was for some
time on view at South Kensington Museum, has by her Ladyship’s kind-
ness been transferred to our Gallery. The thanks of the Committee are
also due to Mr. W. Bemrose, J.P., for his loan collection of Indian metal
work ; to the Rev. T. R. Stevenson, of Shanghai, for his Indian and Cinga-
lese curiosities ; to Canon Olivier and Mr. F. J. Robinson for their Derby-
shire vases; to Mr. and Mrs. Maw, of Tenant Street, for their specimens
of Derby China; and last, but not least, to Mr. Felix Joseph, of Brighton,
for the loan of a portion of his matchless collection of Wedgwood ware.

In conclusion, the Committee think that the town may be congratu-
lated on the increasing interest which is being manifested in art, to which
the Art Gallery cannot have failed to contribute. They are glad to note
its increasing usefulness and popularity, and the small cost to the town
at which it is maintained; and they will rejoice when they feel they are
in a financial position largely to extend its educational benefits, by throwing
it entirely open.

On behalf of the Committee,

WM. BEMROSE,
Nov. 4th, 1889. CHAIRMAN,

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TABLE

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Agents and Collectors :

Apprentices and Shop Assist-
ants

Architects and Surveyors

Artists and Draughtsmen

Bailiff . ie

Bakers and Confectioners

Basket-maker ...

Blind-makers .

Boiler-makers ... <r

Bookbinders, Printers,
Compositors

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Boot and Shoe-makers

Brass-founders.. Pe

Bricklayers and “Masons

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Carpenters, Joiners, and
Upholsterers

Butchers ;

Carriage-builders

Chemists and Druggists

Clergymen and Ministers

Clerks and Book-keepers

Coal-merchants

Commercial Travellers

Cook :

Corn Merchants

Curriers

Cutlers

Dairyman :

Domestic Servants

Drapers

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Engineers, Smiths, Fitters,
Moulders, and Engine
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Fishing Tackle Manufacturer

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Housekeepers ..

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Inspectors

Labourers

Managers :

Medical Pivetitonces.

Miller ...

Milliners and Dressmakers

Musicians

Nurses. :

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Painters, Plumbers,
Hangers, &c.

Pawnbrokers ...

Petrifactioner ...

Photographers

Policemen

Porters (General)

Postman

Publicans

Railway Employes

Registrar

Rope-maker

Saddlers

Sawyers :

Scholars and Students

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Surgical Bandage- makers

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Donations to the Library.

AnonymMous—Oxford Philosophy Adapted.

ANTI-VIVISECTION SoclETY—Man’s Injustice to Animals.

BELL, Grorce, & Co.—Catalogue of the Stuart Exhibition.

BreMRoszE, ALDERMAN H. H.—Transactions of the Sanitary Institute,
6 volumes.

ByORLING, Puitip (Author)—Pumps, their History and Construction.

Burroucu, Miss—Life of Dr. Marsh ; Tales of the Caliphs, 2 copies.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY (Correspondence College)—35 Numbers of their
Publications.

CanapA, HiGH COMMISSIONERS FOR—Statistical Abstract of the Record
for the Dominion.

CassELL & Co., Messrs.—Their Illustrated Almanack.
Copse, Miss FRANCES PowEr—The Modern Rack, 2 copies.

CoMMISSIONERS OF PaTENTS—112 Vols. of Specifications of Patents ;
Alphabetical and Subject Matter Indexes for 1888.

Commissioner (Per J. H. R.)—Australian Irrigation Colonies.

CounciL or CoLoniAL InstiruTE—Proceedings of the Royal Colonial
Institute.

Fisk, Francis (Editor)—Skyring’s Builders’ Prices, 1889; Adcock’s
Engineers’ Pocket Book.

Fryer, Dr. A. C.—Toots, 2 copies.
GuaANon, (per Wyman and Sons).—St. George and the Dragon.

HALLIwELL-PHILurs, J. O., M.A. (Author)—Outlines of the Life of
Shakespeare, 2 vols. ; Shakespeare Memoranda, 3 vols.

Harcourt, Sir Wo., M.P., (per Mr. Wm. Hall)—Two parcels of Colonial
and Foreign Office Reports ; Sundry Blue Books.

Herywoop, Mr. Joun—British Industries in Danger; Commercial
Federation.

Hosgson, Mr. ALDERMAN, J.P.—Musical Anecdotes.
Hore, Rev. H. (Author)—The Church in England, 2 vols.

Lisrary Reports from Aston, Aberdeen, Barrow-in-Furness, Battersea,
Blackburn, Bootle, Birkenhead, Bolton, Blackpool, Bradford, Bir-
mingham, Brighton, Cheltenham, Chelsea, Chester, Cardiff, Cam-
bridge, Clitheroe, Coventry, Darlington, Doncaster, Dundee, Ealing,
Exeter, Folkestone, Glasgow, Guernsey, Handsworth, Halifax, Han-
ley, Hereford, Kidderminster, Leamington, Leeds, Leicester, Liver-
pool, Manchester, Middlesborough, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northwich,
Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading,
Richmond, Rochdale, Rotherham, Salford, Sheffield, Southport,
South Shields, Smethwick, Stafford, St. Helen’s, Stockport, Stoke-
on-Trent, Sunderland, Swansea, Tynemouth, Walsall, Wandsworth,
Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Wigan, Wolverhampton, Yarmouth,

20

Lioyp, Francis and Wm. Newton (Authors), per Triibner and Co.—
Prussia’s Representative Man.

Oakes, T. Haven, J.P.—Sundry old Books.

PATERSON, J., M.A.—Liberty of the Subject, &c. ; Liberty of the Press,
&c. ; Curiosities of Law and Lawyers.

PERUVIAN GOVERNMENT (per H. Guillaume, Vice-Consul)—Peru and its
Resources.

REGISTRAR, THE—Calendar of the University College of Wales
(Aberystwith).

SCALES AND Sons—lIndustries of Yorkshire.

TRUSTEES OF BRITISH Mus—EuM—Catalogues of Gems in B. M.; Che-
lonians ; Fossil Fishes ; Marsupialia ; Fossil Cephalopoda.

Donations to the Museum.

Bopen, WALTER—Relics from Franco-German War.
Ciemson, A. W.—Pike caught at Weston-on-Trent.

EsTaTE CoMMITTEE, DERBY CorporaTion—Old Derby Football, taken
from the players in 1846.

Fou.ps, Dr.—Water Ouzel or Dipper.

GUERRITORE, MapAME (Naples)—Specimens of Lava from Mount Ve-
suvius ; Collection of Dried Plants.

Horr, Captain, R.N.—Penguin.

Ho.pen, C. W.—Tasmanian Eagle.

SCANTLEBURY, Mrs.—Sword found at Swarkestone Bridge in 1745.

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ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS, —

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Derby Free

Abstract of the Accounts for the

To Joiner’s, Plumber’s, and Gas Fitter’s Work

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Painting and Decorating Lending Library
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Painting and Papering Librarian’s House...

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Arthur Bates a 9 (30 weeks)
George Moore s », (28 weeks)
E. Crowther by » (27 weeks)
R. H. Mead », (20 weeks)

H. M. Haywood, Committee Clerk
Porter’s Wages, and Assistant Cleaners

To New Books ..

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Printing Notices : :
London Directory ...

REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS

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Library, &e.

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TO PREMISES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Rate Account

WAGES ACCOUNT.
_By Free Library Rate Account

ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Catalogues...

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£86 11 I0

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», Laxidermist’s work oe on Pea site = 44S
», Minerals and Labels for same OPT) e
»» Specialist for naming shells 2. 2) 6

436 15 3

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£508) <0. 4

SINKING FUND

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LOAN

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», Petty Cash Payments by Librarian ce bis as ee
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», Various Printing, Stationery, and ‘Advertising a 1) 20 eAnao
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H. M. HAYWOOD, CLERK.

a We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library
and Museum, for the year ending September 28th, 1889, and hereby cer-
tify that they are correct.

- Dated this 28th day of October, 1889.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.
BENJAMIN BRINDLEY, Auditor appointed by the Burgesses.

W. H. MARSDEN, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

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Derby Corporation

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. WAGES
: & Vs. ds
To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman ae MOGato met

480 18 ~6

REPAIRS AND

To Plumber’s Work .... eave ee ae Bee ae 24° 6
goer a 36

MEDAL COMPETITION

To Silver and Bronze Medals, Engraving same and New Cases 11 10 5

All 10 5

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

To Collection & Carriage of Pictures, &c., and obtaining Loans 128 12 3

4,128 12-3

DIODMNOADADAIOW ON CO

ESTABLISHMENT
To Uaswranee’. 4. sie sis ite ae oie oe 4 13
py aS eee Be oe A se ae ae i
ys Caall .<. te se Be a ae on 452 sno
», Lronmongery es aoe sae uae $5 see To
», Advertising .. aoe t ae 3 16
» Printing, Stationery, ‘and Posting .. aie ae “si SOS
,, Printing Catalogues ic ane se | L2OMMO
», Hire of Piano and Tuning same for Concerts be . [ieee
», Petty Cash Payments by Curator ... i on ae | | Tee
,» Interest and Commission charged by Bankers si Be
», Property Tax ke Sas ae Ae stp ae 2K
», Expenses of Judges Aui6

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Alct Gallery.

Year ending September 28th, 1889.

ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account

ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account

ACCOUNT.

By Keene, R., Medal subscribed for ...
» Art Gallery Account ear

PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account

ACCOUNT.

By Advertisements in Catalogues
» Art Gallery Account

£2 ¥ 6

Liz. io. 5

IPRS EARN 1)

L128) 12) 3

245 300
106 g 6

A130 12 6

3°

Dr. DERBY CORPORATION
& Se ae

To Balance brought forward 200. 2ure
4209 2 8

To Wages vt
», Repairs and Alterations
», Medal Competition

,, Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c. .

», Establishment

To Art Gallery Account (Deficiency)...

ART GALLERY

80 18 6

2) raeG

10 16 5
125; 123
106 9 6
4328 18 2
BALANCE

20I 19 II

4201 19 11

ACCOUNT. Cr.
ioe Sard

By Derby Corporation, Amount oe to Banker at 29th
September, 1888 Bc : 4 : we 2og 2 §
4209 2 8

REVENUE ACCOUNT.
By AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1888-9.

Receipts at Turnstile ... ans ee 52,17. §
Catalogues sold... ae ee ae ae Mae
Hire of Piano ; se Tp ie
Commission on Pictures ‘sold . ae ro. 17 «6
69 19 7
» SPRING EXHIBITION, 1889.
Receipts at Turnstile... ‘ate he Sr oa abs s
Catalogues sold.. oe os me Gn DT
Commission on Pictures sold . Ade Fringe)
———._ 41 16 5
» SUMMER EXHIBITION, 1889.
Receipts at Turnstile ... vite a 12) 6.76
Catalogues sold... ie is oe mr 2 3
———— 15 2 3
», Balance (deficiency) St woo mc aa ave 0201 TQ) LE
4328 18 2
SHEET.
By Treasurer (amount owing) ... oe ant fe oan 2ORa Te) LE

4201 19 II

H. M. HAYWOOD, CLERK.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Art Gallery for
the year ended 28th September, 1889, and hereby certify that they are
correct.

Dated this 28th day of October, 1889.
WATSON, SOWTER, & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.
BENJAMIN BRINDLEY, Azxditor appointed by the Burgesses.
W. H. MARSDEN, 4 uditor appownted by the Mayor,

DERBY:

PRINTED BY RICHARD KEENE.

Borough

NINETEENTH ANNUAL REPORT of the COMMITTEE

" OF THE

| DERBY FREE LIBRARY « MUSEUM,

AND EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT of THE

ART GALLERY f COMMITTEE.

| PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL,

NOVEMBER 10tn, 1890,

Derby: Harpur, PRINTER, EAST STREET.

ci

maoROUGEH OF DERBY.

NIE TRENT EH
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

OF THE

DERBY FREE LIBRARY

AND

BIGH | H ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.

Presented to the Town Council,

NOVEMBER i1otH, 1890.

DERBY :
PRINTED BY T. HARPUR, EAST STREET.
1890.

fist OF foMMITTEES AND ‘()FFICIALS.

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Library and Museum Committee.
Mr. CouNncILLoR HEATHCOTE, J.P., Mayor, £x- Officio.
Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN LONGDON, J.P. Mr. W. BEMROSE, J.P.
e - RUSSELL, J.P. ,» H. ARNOLD-BEMROSE, M.A.
Mr. Councittor BOTTOMLEY. » J. R. STERNDALE BENNETT,
s + CHOLERTON. ee
if i FOULDS. ,», ALEX. BUCHANAN, J.P.
” ss GENTLES. ee
‘ ‘i SUTHERLAND. SDN ON ae
# : WINTER. ,, A. H. STOKES, A.M., F.G.S.
t i WRIGHT. Dr. CARTER WIGG.
Rev. G. HUNSWORTH, M.A. tins il bear NS

Art Gallery Committee.
Mr. CouncILLor HEATHCOTE, J.P., Mayor, £x-Offczo.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P. Dr. FRANCIS.
3 9 SOWTER, J.P. Mr. R. KEENE, ~
Mr. COUNCILLOR ANN. » EF. J. ROBINSON.
A + BATTERSBY. » I. C. SIMMONDS.
“ as COX. », GEO. TURNER.
“7 nf WINTER.
Fe os WRIGHT.

Librarian and Curator.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER.

Clerk.
Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

Assistant Librarians.
Miss J. A. MILLER. Mr. W. H. WALTON.
Miss ETHEL J. CROWTHER. JOHN W. HEARNDEN.

Art Gallery Attendant.
W. JOHNSON.

Porter.
GEORGE PULLEN.

BOROUGH OF DERBY.

NINETEENTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Free Library and Museum Conmmtttee,

for the Year ending September 29th, 1890.

HE Free Library and Museum Committee have great pleasure in

presenting their Nineteenth Annual Report, and, in doing so,

congratulate the Council on the completion of another year of usefulness
and prosperity.

There is nothing special to report concerning the history of the
Library and Museum during the year just closed, the aim of the Committee
having been rather to perfect the work of the Institution on its present
lines than to initiate anything new or startling. The work has gone
steadily forward, and everything has been kept up to date, the Committee
having expended a very large sum on New Books. 1,520 new works
have been added, of which 1,180 are entirely new, and 340 are replace-
ments. 322 of these have been placed in the Reference Department,
many of them very valuable ; and the Book Committee have taken
special care that books on scientific subjects should contain the results
of the most modern research.

The Building is in a good state of repair, and no painting or
cleaning has been necessary in any part. The Heating apparatus has
been thoroughly overhauled and re-modelled, and when a few minor
matters have been attended to, will be a very great improvement on
that hitherto existing. The Lighting in the corridor and delivery room
has been much improved, and the Committee are now turning their
attention to improving the light in the reading rooms by means of
reflectors. They will be very glad when the time arrives for introducing

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the Electric Light at a moderate cost, thereby securing a purer atmos-
phere and less destruction of the bindings of the books, as well as a
better light.

Reference to the subjoined accounts will show how the income of
the Library has been expended. The establishment charges have been
kept as low as efficient working permits ; a fourth instalment of £100 has
been added to the sinking fund formed for the extinction of the debt
of £500 incurred when the Institution was founded; and when all the
money voted to the Book Committee has been expended, a sum of
4505 will have been spent on the Library proper, against £373 last
year. The £90 which the alterations to the heating apparatus was
estimated to cost has been kept in hand because the contract was not
quite completed.

The Report of the Chief Librarian, and the complete statistical
information appended to it, fully supply any additional information which
may be required concerning the working of the Institution; and the
Committee have much pleasure in recording their complete satisfaction
with the way in which the entire staff carry out that work.

The Committee desire, in conclusion, gratefully to acknowledge the
many valuable donations made during the past year, and to express
once more the opinion that the Public Library and Museum are doing
their excellent work thoroughly and economically, and with incalculable
benefit to the community at large.

On behalf of the Committee,
WILLIAM HOBSON,

CHAIRMAN.
October 30th, 1890.

TOPNUAON

To the Chairman and Members of the Derby Free

Library and Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,

I have much pleasure in submitting to you my Fifth Annual
Report.

The Lending Library now contains 15,594 books, against 14,836
last year, and the issues have amounted to 129,269, against 124,556.
The average daily issue is six lower than last year, but taking into
account the gradual withdrawal of three volume novels, and the substi-
tution of books in one volume, there is rather an increase than a
decrease in the works issued. The Reference Library stock now
numbers 9,079 volumes, against 8,825 last year, but the total issue has
fallen from 23,222 to 17,380, and the average daily issue from 84 to
59. This is entirely accounted for by the withdrawal of all the worn-
out bound volumes of the ///ustrated London News and Graphic, the
issues of which were counted in the Reference Library returns. There
is no serious diminution in the numbers of those who consult the
more important portions of the Reference Department. The daily
average issue in the Lending Department varies from 566 in April to
373 in July, and in the Reference Department from 80 in October to
39 in May and July.

In the Lending Library 427 volumes have been withdrawn as
worn out: of these 340 have been replaced. The places of some
have been declared vacant, and others will be re-purchased as opportu-
nity arises. Nine volumes have been lost and paid for, and four
totally lost. The new books amount to 858, which include the most
recent works in science, biography, and travels; and plenty of good,
healthy reading for boys and girls. The additions to the Reference

Library number 322 volumes, and include some of the most valuable
works of the day.

A new Supplementary Catalogue has been prepared during the
past year, and was issued to the public in August last. It deals with
about 4,700 volumes. A glance at this will show the character of all
the books added in recent years, and bear eloquent testimony to the

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care exercised by the Book Committee. A Catalogue of the “ Devon-
shire” Library of local books, which has hitherto only existed in
manuscript, is in active preparation, and will form an interesting and
valuable addition.

I am again able to report favourably on the way the books are
used ; and there has been considerable improvement in many respects.
We still occasionally meet with stupid marginal notes, more often
reflecting the vacuity of the reader’s mind than an intelligent under-
standing of the text; but in this matter there is a marked improve-
ment. I am still forced to believe that all readers do not use the
books with perfectly clean hands, and certain unmistakable signs show
that the habit of reading at meals has not altogether died out; but
on the whole there is very little to complain of Among damaged
books, we have had during the past year one which had been soaked
in a bucket of water, one burnt through with cigar ash, and one
worried by a dog. It is only fair to add, that in all these cases the
damage was cheerfully paid for by the borrower. I believe that most
of the borrowers fully appreciate the value of the Library, and exercise
all reasonable care in the treatment of the books. One very gratifying
feature during the past year is the marked decline in the number of
overdue books which had to be written for. The number of books
bespoken by the payment of one penny has increased from 1,005 to
1,204.

In Table VII. the annual turnover of each volume in the Library
is given as 83. This is somewhat misleading, as very many books
seldom or ever go out, and with books really in active use the
turnover is much greater. It will be interesting from several points of
view to notice the circulation of the following typical books during the
past year, each selected as a good representative of its class :—

COPIES. TIMES,
Sir W. Scott—“ Ivanhoe” am 9S 105
} Charles Dickens—“ David ‘Copperfield Pe A 11I
W. M. Thackeray— Vanity Fair” 2 78
( Edna Lyall—* Donovan ” 3 122
Mrs. H. Ward—“ Robert Elsmere” 3 118
F. M. Crawford—“ Saracinesca ” 3 114
Mrs. H. Wood—“ The Channings” 5 130
Miss Worboise—“ Overdale” 3 120
G. A. Henty—‘“ A Final Reckoning” 2 120
Jules Verne—“‘ Abandoned ” 3 122

These figures speak for themselves.
During the period which has elapsed since my last report, 1,168

ea ars Py

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new borrowers have been enrolled, 757 males and 411 females, whose
occupations I have tabulated as usual. The borrowers are distributed
over the various wards as follows, the second column showing the number
who ought to come from each ward in proportion to the population.

Actual Number
WARD. number of according to
Borrowers. Population.
Arboretum ... oes ar 113 150
Babington ... see sna 140 125
Becket Be ted ae. 214 186
Castle ane wae oes 99 123
Derwent... ise SS 47 65
Friar Gate ... des aes 121 III
Kings Mead ae ee 121 150
Litchurch ... He is, 145 go

Becket, Babington, Friar Gate, and Litchurch Wards furnish more
than their quota of readers, the last-named remarkably so, and the other
four wards fall below their fair share.

The arrangement referred to in my last report with regard to in-
fected houses is still carried out, and works well. All books which
have been in infected houses have been destroyed, and the public may
have all confidence that the Library is not a means of spreading
contagious diseases.

The News Room and Reference Room continue to be extensively
used, and no complaint can be made of the conduct of those who
resort thither. In the evenings the News Rooms are always full, and
I have very rarely indeed to draw attention to the regulations enforcing
silence.

I have not been able to do nearly as much in the Museum as I
hoped to have done during the year; but, with the exception of the
Geological collection, everything is in good order. The naming of the
specimens is all but completed, and if I can only get time, a few weeks
should see everything in order. The Committee may rely on my best
efforts in this direction.

Mr. C. J. Courtney, who had been in the service of the Committee
for nearly eighteen years, received the appointment of Librarian at the
Minet Library, Camberwell, in May last. His services were always
cheerfully and willingly rendered; and the appointment of Mr. W. H.
Walton, as his successor, will, I am sure, secure the Committee another
zealous and faithful servant. Of the rest of the staff, I can only speak

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in the same high terms as it has been my pleasure to use in past
years. I have to repeat my thanks for the kindly interest always shown
by the local Press in all that tends to the welfare of the Institution ;
and, lastly, to express the deep obligation under which I am to the
Chairman and every other Member of the Committee for their hearty
co-operation and kindly sympathy with me in every department of my
work.

The usual tables will be found following this report, in which fully
detailed information as to the working of the Library will be found.
Some few additional particulars have been given in conformity with the
recommendations of the Library Association of the United Kingdom.

I remain, Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,

W. CROWTHER,

LIBRARIAN AND CURATOR.
October 30th, 1890.

If

EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Corporation Art Gallery Committee.

HE Art Gallery Committee have great pleasure in presenting

their Eighth Annual Report. The Gallery has been open on

249 days, and the attendance compares with that of last year as shown
in the following table :—

1888-9. | 1889-90.

Visitors to Autumn Exhibition .., = .».| 13095 | 12776
ae Spring ae ae Ms «| 7990 | 12540

59 Summer ,, zip ce | 6874 5958
Total Visitors we ++] 27959 | 31274-

Total Days Open by Payment ... wan veel 207 ; 206
33 nA Free... 4p ae “a 45 43
Total Days Open we ead 262 249

Average on Paying Days ... a3 ae aS 65 70°7
ae Free Days... ae oe Peale SOVia7) 388°5

It will be seen from the above that the number oi visitors exceeded
those of last year by 3315, although the Exhibition was open 13 days
less, while the average daily attendance has also increased—that on the
free day by 25 per cent. The highest daily attendance when admission
was by payment was on May 26th, Whit-Monday—449; and the
highest on a free day was on Whit-Tuesday, when 1267 visitors
attended. Other popular holidays ran these numbers very close.

The Committee regret to report an increase in the sum required
to meet the deficiency as compared with several previous years; but
various reasons have contributed to this. Necessary repairs and altera-
tions have absorbed nearly £40, as against £2 last year; and three
exhibitions have been collected and despatched from London, instead
of two. The Committee have exercised every possible economy com-
patible with the efficient carrying on of the Gallery, which is proving
itself year by year more popular, and of greater use to the ratepayers.
The picture sales during the year reached the sum of £714 1s. 6d.,
against 4,363 14s. last year.

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The Art Union in connection with the last Autumn Exhibition
was a great success, realising #110, against £88 16s. last year. The
Committee intend having an Art Union again this year.

The Spring Exhibition was one of exceptional merit, as a few
attractive pictures by prominent London artists were again added to
the usual local exhibits. The President and Council of the Royal
Academy lent Professor Herkomer’s picture of the “Chapel of the
Charterhouse,” which was a very great attraction.

The Summer Exhibition consisted of works in black and white.
Beside those coming direct from the artists, the Committee were
indebted to the following gentlemen for valuable contributions :—The
Proprietors of the Graphic and Art Journal, Messrs. Boussod, Valadon,
& Co., Messrs. Cassell & Co., Messrs. H. Graves & Co., and Mr. J. P.
Mendoza. ‘These loans were locally supplemented by pictures kindly lent
by Messrs. A. O. Deacon, H. Gregory, G. Holme, Jun., F. J. Robinson,
and W. W. Winter. The result was a very attractive Exhibition.

The Autumn Exhibition now on view was opened on September
15th. His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Councillor Heathcote, J.P.) gave the
customary Conversazione on October 29th, when about six hundred guests
assembled. The gathering was a most successful one, and the Com-
mittee’s best thanks are due to the Mayor for the kindly interest taken
in the Institution. The present Exhibition already outstrips all its
predecessors in the numbers visiting it, over 7,000 having already
passed the turnstiles.

The objects on loan from South Kensington were changed in
December last. The Museum authorities showed, as usual, their ready
inclination to meet the wishes of the Committee as to the class of
objects sent, and beside a case of beautiful electrotypes, have sent
woodcarvings, wrought iron work, Oriental tiles, and specimens of lace.
These have all been of great value, and have been made the fullest
use of by the students of the School of Art and others for copying
purposes.

The fifth annual series of Saturday Evening Concerts consisted of
15 concerts only, but these were well attended, and created the usual
interest. 2369 persons attended, who paid £29 6s. 3d. for admission.
The expense attending the concerts was £13 13s. 6d., so that they
yielded a profit of £15 12s. 9d. The Curator, and all those ladies
and gentlemen who so kindly assisted him in organising and carrying
these pleasant evenings to a successful issue, deserve the best thanks
of the Committee.

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The Committee, through the lamented death of Mr. Joseph
Courtney, in February last, lost a faithful servant. He had been gate
attendant at the Art Gallery since its foundation, and his fidelity and
zeal in the service of the Committee were beyond all praise. The
Committee believe they have been fortunate in securing the services of
Sergeant W. Johnson as his successor.

While the steady progress of the Gallery from year to year is
matter for congratulation, there is one matter connected with its past
year’s history which it gives the Committee special pleasure to report,
and on which the Council and the town at large are to be specially
felicitated ; and that is the splendid series of gifts of Derby china from
Mr. Felix Joseph. This gentleman, whose name has long been famous
in the art world, and who is specially distinguished in the Midlands
for his handsome gifts and loans to the Castle Museum, at Nottingham,
happened to come to Derby in the September of last year, and paid a
visit to the Art Gallery. He was so pleased with what he saw there,
that, although entirely unconnected with the town by family or business
ties, he formed the resolution of presenting to the Gallery what he saw
it stood in need of—a typical collection of Derby china. He imme-
diately set to work collecting, and so well has he succeeded, that his
gift now numbers some 350 specimens, covering the whole period of
manufacture, and well illustrating the art objects made at the Derby works.
_ The collection is specially rich in figures, both in biscuit and coloured,
and the generous donor still continues to add to it almost daily. The
heartiest thanks of the Committee, the Council, and the Ratepayers at
large are due to Mr. Felix Joseph for this magnificent and valuable gift
to the town, and the Committee venture to express the hope that his
example may stimulate others to similar generosity in helping a popular
institution.

In conclusion, the Committee desire to point out that they believe
the Art Gallery is as steadily advancing in public usefulness as it is in
public favour, and they will be very glad indeed for the time to arrive
when the institution can be entirely free, and the ratepayers reap its
full benefit. In the meantime, the Council may rest assured that the
- Committee will do their utmost to carry on the good work the Art
Gallery is doing at the lowest possible cost compatible with thorough
efficiency.

On behalf of the Committee,

WM. BEMROSE,
October 30th, 1890, CHAIRMAN,

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TABLE VI.

Occupations of the Last Thousand of tbe
Hew Borrowers.

Agents and Collectors .

Apprentices and Shop Assistants

Architects and Surveyors

Artists, PsepanerOen, and De-
signers 2 Aas

Bailiff

Bakers and Confectioners

Barmaids

Bill Poster

Billiard Markers

Boiler Makers ...

Bookbinders, Printers, and Com-
positors

Booksellers and Stationers

Boot and Shoe Makers...

Brass Founders... :

Bricklayers and Masons

Brush Makers ...

Builders, Carpenters, Joiners,
Cabinet Makers, and Up-
holsterers ... A085 fap

Butchers

Carriage Builders

Chemists and Druggists

Clergymen and Ministers

Clerks and Book Keepers

Commercial Travellers ...

Cook

Coopers

Corn Merchant —

Curriers

Dentist

Domestic Servants

Drapers

Dyer ae

Engineers, Moulders, "Smiths,
Fitters, and ee Drivers

Engraver

Errand and Office = Boys

Factory Hands .. es

Fishmongers : “s

Gardeners and Greengrocers aS

Grocers and Provision Dealers...

Grooms

Hairdressers

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Hardware Dealers
Housekeepers ...
Inland Revenue Officers
Inspector a
Labourers

Lead Merchant oe
Lodging House Keeper
Manager ; :
Mattress Maker ;
Medical Practitioners ...
Merchants iat
Milliners and Dressmakers
Musicians ae
Nurses ae
Pattern Maker ...
Painters, Paperhangers, & ‘&e.
Paper Stainer Be
Pawnbroker

Pensioner (Naval)
Photographers ...
Photo-Lithographer
Plane Maker

Plaster Maker ...
Policeman

Polishers

Porter (General)

Potter :
Publicans and Brewer”
Railway Employés
Saddlers

Scholars and Students .
Soldier an

Sweep

Tailors, Hosiers, ete.

Teachers and Pupil Teachers

Telegraphists

Tobacconists

Turners

Veterinary Surgeon

Waiters

Watchmakers and Jewellers
Wheelwrights

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TABLE VII.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

gh ee ee eee

COMPARATIVE RETURNS.

|
1889. 1890.
Lending Library ies apeaa te us sit 798 340
New Books x ae oP 589 858
Total Books... ser so cee 14836 15594
5, Issues Bes 56h Bets . | 124556 129269
Average Daily Issue... in se 499 493
Turnover of each Volume sere 2 8.4 8.3
Reference Library :
New Books sin sie a bas 260 322
Total Books... om oe Sed 8825 9079
», lssues sie sis et Sas 23222 17380
Average Daily Issue... me = 84 59
New Borrowers ee ane i= 1062 1168
Total Borrowers (approximate) ~ ae 5800 6500
Numbers of Works issued per Borrower ... 21.47 19.89
Cards Cancelled oes or aa _ 113 71
Overdue Books written for ... a as 1327 515
Books Rebound and Repaired sas a 5722 4054
GENERAL DATA.
Population (to middle of 1890) se a8 i. 60,67
Rateable Value (March, 1890) ss a sea 37 1,507
Amount of Rate Levied bs an via ONE PENNY
Amount produced by Rate _... hans Bee 2 0548

Library Stock ... sis 24.46 PER CENT. OF POPULATION

21

Donations to the Library.

Accountants, The Secretary, Society of —Annual List of Members, etc.
ADVFRTISERS’ A B C, Editor of—Volume for 1890.
AntI-VivisecTion Society—The Vivisection Controversy.

BELL & Sons, Messrs. G.—Principles in Art (Coventry Patmore); The
School Calendar.

BELFAST, QUEEN’S COLLEGE—Calendar, 1890-1.

BRISTOL, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE : 4

CANADIAN GOVERNMENT—Canada: A memorial volume.

CassELL & Co., Messrs.—Illustrated Almanac for 1890.

CossE, Miss Frances Power—The Scientific Spirit of the Age.

CoppEN CLus, Committee of—Twelve Pamphlets.

CoLiincwoop, Rev. C.— Vision of Creation; Studies in Christian
Theology ; The Bible and the Age.

CotoniaL InstiTuTE, Council of the—Proceedings, Vol. 21.

CoMMISSIONERS OF PATENTS— 58 vols. of Specifications of Patents 3 In-
dexes for 1889 ; Single Specifications as published ; Journal weekly.

Crossy, lockwoop, & Co., Messrs.—William Hedley, the Inventor of
Railway Locomotion ; 5 copies.

Cust, Mr. Ropert N., LL.D. — Works, 10 volumes: 2 vols. Modern
Languages of Africa, 2 vols. Linguistic and Oriental Essays, 1 vol.
Note on Missionary Subjects, 1 vol. Modern Languages of the East
Indies, 1 vol. Pictures of Indian Life, 2 vols. Poems, 1 vol. Shrines,
Lourdes, etc.

DusLin UNIveRsITy—Calendar, 1890 ; Examination Papers, 1889.

DURHAM Ff 3 45
East Lonpon InstiruTE—In the Far East: Letters from Miss Geraldine
Guinness.

ELkincton & Co., Messrs.—Catalogue of Reproductions.
Fearn, Mr.—Bound copy of Loudon’s Derby Arboretum.
FirEsIDE News, Manager of—Current Volume of Fireside News.

Fisk, Mr. Francis (Editor)—Skyring’s Builder’s Price Book, 1890;
Adcock’s Engineers’ Pocket Book.

Fryer, Dr. ALFRED C.—Travels in Dreamland.

HampsHIRE Recorp Society—Publications of Documents relating to the
Foundation of the Chapter of Winchester, Vol. 1.

Harcourt, Sir W. V., M.P. (per Mr. Wm. Hall)—Colonial and Foreign
Office Reports ; sundry Blue Books,

22

Harpwicker, Mr. H. J., M.D.—Rambles Abroad.

Hosgson, Mr. Ald., J.P.— Painter’s Flora of Derbyshire; Agricultural
Grasses ; Farming World Year Book ; Live Stock Journal Almanac ;
Greenwood’s Public Libraries; Fream’s Soils and their Properties.

INDIAN GOVERNMENT, THE East—Sacred Books of the East, Vol. xxxiii.;
Statistical Atlas of India.

Knicuton, Mr. W.—The Struggle for Life.

Latuam, Mr. W. S.—Teachers’ Aid, Vol. ix.

LisraRY Reports from Aston, Aberdeen, Barrow-in-Furness, Battersea,
Blackburn, Bootle, Birkenhead, Bolton, Bradford, Birmingham,
Brighton, Cambridge, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Chelsea, Chester, Clap-
ham, Clerkenwell, Darlington, Doncaster, Ealing. Exeter, Guernsey,
Handsworth, Halifax, Leamington, Leeds, Leek, Leicester, Liver-
pool, Manchester, Middlesborough, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northwich,
Norwich, Nottingham, Nottingham Mechanics’ Institute, Plymouth,
Portsmouth, Preston, Richmond, Rochdale, Salford, Sheffield,
Southport, Smethwick, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Tynemouth,
Walsall, Wandsworth, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Wigan,
Wolverhampton, Yarmouth.

Minton, Rev. Francis, M.A.—Capital and Wages, the Welfare of the
Million.

Morrison, Mrs. Ropert—Ruby, by Amye Read.

NaturaL History Museum, S. Kensincron, Directors of —Catalogue of
Birds, Vols. 13, 15, 18; Catalogue of Fossil Reptilia and Amphibia,
Parts iii. and iv.; Catalogue of Lepidoptera, Part vii.; Guide to
Minerals ; Guide to Geology, Vols. 1 and 2.

Pororr, Mr. ConsTANTINE (Translator)—Tolstoi’s Boyhood, Adolescence
and Youth.

SauispurY, Mr. J. F.—Industries of Lancashire.

SAWYER, Sir JamMES—Medical Education.

SELL & Co., Messrs.—Dictionary of the World’s Press; Telegraphic
Dictionary.

SkinNER, Mr. WALTER R.—Mining Manual.

SLeicH, Mr. Joun, J.P. (per Mr. Ald. H. H. Bemrose, J.P.) —Stafford
Castle.

Smitu, Mr. Grorce (Author)—Life of Stephen Hislop.

Stevens, Dr.—Pamphlet, The Earthworks near Dorchester, Oxfordshire.

Swan, SONNENSCHEIN, & Co., Messrs.—The Healing Art and the Claims
of Vivisection.

Sykes, Mr. J.—How to Catalogue a Library.

THorNTON, Mr. Percy M.—The Brunswick Accession; The Stuart
Dynasty.

TRUSTEES OF THE British MusrEumM—Reproductions of Prints: Early
German, Parts ii. and iii.

UNIVERSITY CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE (per Messrs. W. B. Clive & Co.)
—67 vols. of the Tutorial Series.

i
:
'

a eo

Hrt Gallery.

THE “FELIX JosEPpH” GirT.—A list of the magnificent collection of
Crown Derby China, presented by Mr. Felix Joseph to the
Gallery during the past year, and which already numbers 350
specimens, will shortly be issued in Catalogue form. The Chair-
man of the Art Gallery, Mr. W. Bemrose, J.P., has kindly under-
taken this work, and it will be published as soon as possible. No
mere list, without dates and full particulars, could do this splendid
gift full justice.

22

Harpwicker, Mr. H. J., M.D.—Rambles Abroad.

Hogson, Mr. Ald., J.P.— Painter’s Flora of Derbyshire; Agricultural
Grasses ; Farming World Year Book ; Live Stock Journal Almanac ;
Greenwood’s Public Libraries; Fream’s Soils and their Properties.

INDIAN GOVERNMENT, THE East—Sacred Books of the East, Vol. xxxiii.;
Statistical Atlas of India.

Knicuton, Mr. W.—The Struggle for Life.

LatHam, Mr. W. S.—Teachers’ Aid, Vol. ix.

Liprary Reports from Aston, Aberdeen, Barrow-in-Furness, Battersea,
Blackburn, Bootle, Birkenhead, Bolton, Bradford, Birmingham,
Brighton, Cambridge, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Chelsea, Chester, Clap-
ham, Clerkenwell, Darlington, Doncaster, Ealing. Exeter, Guernsey,
Handsworth, Halifax, Leamington, Leeds, Leek, Leicester, Liver-
pool, Manchester, Middlesborough, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northwich,
Norwich, Nottingham, Nottingham Mechanics’ Institute, Plymouth,
Portsmouth, Preston, Richmond, Rochdale, Salford, Sheffield,
Southport, Smethwick, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Tynemouth,
Walsall, Wandsworth, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Wigan,
Wolverhampton, Yarmouth.

Minton, Rev. Francis, M.A.—Capital and Wages, the Welfare of the
Million.

Morrison, Mrs. RopeERT—Ruby, by Amye Read.

NaturaL History Museum, S. KensincTon, Directors of —Catalogue of
Birds, Vols. 13, 15, 18; Catalogue of Fossil Reptilia and Amphibia,
Parts ili. and iv.; Catalogue of Lepidoptera, Part vii.; Guide to
Minerals ; Guide to Geology, Vols. 1 and 2.

Pororr, Mr. ConsTanTINE (Translator)—Tolstoi’s Boyhood, Adolescence
and Youth.

SatispurY, Mr. J. F.—Industries of Lancashire.

SAWYER, Sir JamMes—Medical Education.

Set & Co., Messrs.—Dictionary of the World’s Press; Telegraphic
Dictionary.

SKINNER, Mr. WALTER R.—Mining Manual.

SLeicH, Mr. Jonny, J.P. (per Mr. Ald. H. H. Bemrose, J.P.) —Stafford
Castle.

SmitH, Mr. Greorce (Author)—Life of Stephen Hislop.

Stevens, Dr.—Pamphlet, The Earthworks near Dorchester, Oxfordshire.

23

Wappir, Mr. JoHN—Divine Philosophy: A Poem.

WHITEHEAD, Sir JAMES—Report of Artisans’ Official Visit to the Paris
Exhibition.

Yeatman, Mr. J. Pym—Feudal History of Derbyshire, Sections i., ii., iv.

Younc, Mr. Joun, M.A.—Calendars, 1889-90 and 1890-91; Glasgow
and West of Scotland Technical College.

Donations to the Museum.

ADDERLEY, Mr. J.—Water Rail, shot at Longton Pool.

Capman, Mr. A.—Old “ Derby” Cup, formerly belonging to the first Sir
Robert Peel.

Emery, Mr. A. J.—Model of the Forth Bridge.
Gites, Mr. RicHarp—Golden Plover, shot at Etwall.
GUERRITORE, Madame—Specimens of Minerals from vicinity of Naples.

Hatt, Mr. SamueL—Framed Specimen of Penmanship ; Fossil, Stigmaria
from Bull Bridge.

Hiccins, Rev. V. G.—Stuffed Fox in case.
Hotmes, Mr. (Brailsford)—Water Rail.

Lincarp, Dr. ALFreD—Five Frames containing Pictures of Types of
African Negro Races; and Collection of Skulls, including those of
the Gorilla, Orang-otang, Baboon, Turtle, etc.

Onions, Mrs.—Skulls of Horse, Dog, and Baboon.
PaInTER, Rev. W. H.—Specimens for Herbarium.

Pywe.t, Mr. W. H.—Two Zulu Shields and Assegais.
SPENCER, Mr. ANTILL, Jun.—Albatross.

Warnwreicut, Mr. J. W.—Collection of Specimens of Wood.

Wess, Mr. H. G.—Banded Snake, Beetles, etc., from Baden Park, Ivanhoe,
New South Wales.

HONKO>

Abstract of Accounts.

26

Derby Free

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
Zs isypads

To Joiner’s, Plumber’s, and Gas Fitter’s Work a3 a JD eee
» New Lamps... ff ae Bee es a 18 14 IO
», Upholsterer’s Work.. ae *. 1 eG
», Repairing Electric Bells and ‘Speaking Tubes ae io PY (0). <9)
443 13 2

SALARIES AND

To W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator oe wa 2OG rma
» J. A. Miller, Assistant Librarian... oa soe ORL Sete
3 ©. ). Courtney $3 a .» (8 months)... > 52 (460
» W. H. Walton 5 . ... (4 months)... 29 opaae
;, E. Crowther i , .; {one year)... “ose
», J). W. Hearnden - 3 ..+ (7 months): ..: 335g
eek. Ree Mead demcit (CPWEEES ones 2. 2To
», H. M. Haywood, Committee Clerk Bae a 0. *4Ol 1OMnO
», Porter’s Wages, and Assistant Cleaners ... ee .. 62

4476 4 9
LIBRARY

To New Books ... sag ues aS, + (204 18°05
», Binding and Repairing Books Be ooh Sue se TOT aaa
», Binding Materials ... ar oes es 2° Taiaes
,, Palzontographical Society's Reports <P oe Ss i 2s
,, Printing Post Card and other Notices... Be fe eee
», Printing Fines Books a sat as a 4. ae
,, Printing Supplementary Catalogue... = fr «> 30 1006

4452 17

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24

DHibrary, &c.

Year ending September 29th, 1890.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT. Cr.
ff mss 8d’

By Free Library Rate Account ae ee she aot 4G SES +8
443 13 2

WAGES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Rate Account ate ae oa san, “ATO” 4
£476 4 9

ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Catalogues ... eh ae 6.46041
», Fines upon Readers for Detention ‘of Books he wa Gare s
» Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards __.... See ae @) .b3’. 51
» Lost and Damaged Books ... be Eo ee ae Sg 7
» Free Library Rate Account ist sh ae. ie QOR GG

» AASZ AT 93

28

Dr. READING AND NEWS
; Lessa
To Magazines and Periodicals . : de sm aa § SO Ruan
», Newspapers, Illustrated Papers &c. sae ana -. 5 eee
iy) Wirectories: ~.. oF eS soe ait he 2. ASO
488 18 6

MUSEUM

To Printing Catalogue of Minerals a : 6
yy Specimens Purchased ae ah cee i a ae
», Mounting Specimens 6

I

6
6
fe)
», Carriage of Books from Geological Society 7

6
2
4
9

L1s2o

FREE LIBRARY

To Balance brought forward (being amount borrowed for the
formation of the old Institution and owing as a loan) 500, 0. 76

pa” cs)

SINKING FUND

To Balance carried forward _... Se Free ee L-: ~400O=mO

£400 2 40

DERBY

To Free Library Rate at One ee in the £, one Oe
to 25th December, 1889 se 385 o& ©
,», Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, "1890 . ea aes .«. 355) teane
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1890 ae a: . 385 Sone
», Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1890 ae 4. ) 1 385 IOC
£15407 <6),50
LOAN

To Interest on Loan of £500, less Tax, one year to 29th
September, 1890 : rf a 27 a5
», Balance carried forward, being loan owing ie i. joo nome

29
ROOMS ACCOUNT. Cr.

PHS ae
By Sale of Old Newspapers, &c. ae dae Poe on Air 9
» Free Library Rate Account he she ee aes Bd 6 ‘9
£88 18 6
ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account re a8 na py) RON Ey
Aris 12 7
CAPITAL ACCOUNT.
By Balance carried forward... Hee fas "e fy, HGS) O60

4500. 0 0

ACCOUNT.

By Balance brought forward... aes 190. #0 16
» Further amount in hand towards ‘re-payment of loan to
John Payne Soe aa ae Bor ofc 5 LOO OO

4400 0 Oo

CORPORATION.

_ By Treasurer, Free Library Rate granted Nov. ot aes on GSR GO: 6
», Ditto, granted February 7th, 1890... ea , ahh a Le
,, Ditto, granted May 7th, 1890 a me she iw ngage Oy"
», Ditto, granted August 6th, 1890 ... oe ee “as. <§85 0! 4@

41540 © 0

_ ACCOUNT.
_ By Balance brought forward, ee Loan advanced we John
Payne... F ia SOR 0. 6
» Free Library Rate Account oe es ate sno Ey 2
Ager. 172

30

Dr. ESTABLISHMENT
J) -saands
To Gas ... ux os ane a is “ 3.) Se
» Water ne note in Aa nae aah ae 10. 5
af ADORM fs ~: Be. ots Ree she ae nee 35 to
», Fire Insurance aoe noe abe Se + SE 26 0 Oo
», Llronmongery 2) 10, a
,, Plants, Bulbs, &c., for Garden he ak ae Ye poe)
», Petty Cash Payments by Librarian ae aie ee
,, Printing Annual Reports ae fe G38! 16
,», Warious Printing, Stationery, and Advertising ae ee 10 18 9
5, Cleaning Windows ... age aes oat Be: gr a“ te
,, Property Tax and House Duty yi ty ao)
», Miscellaneous Expenses Eine pie 1 an
», Commission charged by Bankers ... 115 8
,, Clothing for Porter ... : 44 G
», Winding Clock Ear ee)
4249 15 5
RATE
To Repairs and Alterations to Premises oe — us 4g ae
», Salaries and Wages... fe ae oe2 a He “47 Clee eno
», Library Ae te BAP sr ... (ge aanorame!
,, Reading and News Rooms.. wee ae son <t lOfmmORED)
» Museum ... Sec Bac a ze She 200) SU TOUane amy
» Sinking Fund af as ne eee ie + |, LOGRAn sO
,, Loan (Interest) wee es de nrg se os | ean
,, Establishment np seis At nd A ones DA
» Balance Sah nae ser ie eof ee v0. 2A Qual eee
41597 12 9
BALANCE
a Seeds
To Treasurer, Sinking Fund _... eet Hi 460: “eV
*,, Balance Uy of oat ae igh Ee gS
————— 642 17 3
» Free Library and Museum Capital Account a8 ... 508) ¥a) aa
L142 7 ee
* LIABILITIES :— PR (sl,
Contract for Heating Apparatus... es ie ie 90's (0780
Grants for Books (unexpended) 2 a5; es <2) aT Ome

—

ACCOUNT. Cr.
Sas
By Derby Mechanics’ Institute, Acknowledgment for En-
croachment a scat sh va was Oo 2 .6
,, Interest allowed by Bankers 4 he a ves 7 39 6
» Free Library Rate Account sia de are ooh (282-8, -4
4249 15 5
ACCOUNT.
By Balance brought forward ... Me ar ea, ics 57 12 9
», Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Town Council ... 1540 0 o
41597 12 9
SHEET.
By Free Library and Museum ... ae iat aie oe ae Y eee
, Sinking Fund bs sap Ace sid a ae ee fOOn Ono
», Payne John, Loan Account oi Je nF a2 506,40. 6
AlI42 17 3

H. M. HAYWOOD, CLierx.
We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library
and Museum, for the year ending September 29th, 1890, and hereby
certify that they are correct.—Dated this 27th day of October, 1890.
WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.
7 aaaawoon t Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

W. H. MARSDEN, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

32

Derby Corporation

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. WAGES
4 s: Gk

To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman <» ) S
Ais 44

REPAIRS AND

To Joiner’s and Gas Fitter’s Work... see tis MG TL ig) sap
», Boarding Walls aS ae ae S16. 3a
., Cementing and Finishing Wall in Strand . aia «| Sees
439 15 7

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

To Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c., and obtaining

Loans... sis ts sae a. sae -34) 2OOMMOmEO
£206) ee

ESTABLISHMENT

To Fire Insurance cis oes “i 5 Ae ie ioe eee:
py Tas tide ae ae ee ok eo ae 5.6 22 ORS
gp Sa) ease i nig = 3 ae vat ea re te
», Ironmongery oe Se ee om sit ae 3 60 18
», Advertising . Loe a 2 ae 210 Oo
», Printing, Stationery, and Posting Res eh — 25.
,, Printing Catalogues... 3 oe .t.. -2OMsUEaEG
», Hire of Piano and Tuning same for Concerts sie ae Oe 2) 10
», Petty Cash Payments by Curator ... ahs iso! CO
», Interest and Commission charged by Bankers sa as 7 13 6
», Property Tax naa ar a sia Sez sth 210 ©
4134 8 a

DERBY CORPORATION |
To Balance brought forward... hs bie fe w. 205 Gigs

£201 19 I

33

Art Gallery.

Year ending September 29th, 1890.

ACCOUNT. Cr,

omens Scat:
By Art Gallery Account ahs sem va vat va, sien
415 4.11

ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account San asia sha Sed ee Cie ee,

439 15 7

PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Oak Frame ... Ge ae oe aa ei o 1a ©
», Art Gallery Account Be “on aie see rome) pet: Wee
4206 8 8
ACCOUNT.
By Advertisements in Catalogues e: oxi Peat Lit, A eeSeree A
» Art Gallery Account ay aot me ae ia (TOSS) = 5
ANSA Se
ACCOUNT.
By Derby Corporation, Amount emis to Banker at 29th
September, 1889 ic ES a va. 208 IG) FE

#201 19 II

34
Dr.

To Wages
,, Repairs and ‘Alterations

,, Collection and Carriage of Pictures, ‘&e.

,, Establishment

To Art Gallery Account (Deficiency) ...

ART GALLERY

4. ose
75 4 11

39 15. 7
205 18 8
TOS) tae

£429 12 3

BALANCE
292 4, ©

4292 4 0

35

REVENUE ACCOUNT. Cr.
BY AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1889-90.

Receipts at Turnstile... ve coe gee

Po
Catalogues sold ... Me ee Bar 6 8 1
Hire of Piano... ue me i ai" 7O
Commission on Pictures sold ar oe |Z 3aEZ" FO
=") Fo" Eae-3
5) SPRING EXHIBITION, 1890.
Receipts at Turnstile... . oa | Ae Eo 2
Catalogues sold ... sala 6 Or 4
British Dental Association (Gas) a o 10 6
Commission on Pictures sold_... af 216 9
>» ae eh ya ty
3) SUMMER EXHIBITION, 1890.
Receipts at Turnstile... os a, yh ES 1g
Catalogues sold ... see mn =e ae Ue
Commission on Pictures sold _... aa onto 6
— 1417 I0
», Balance (deficiency)... ae ey Sus 2 i= 292. ao
4429 12 3
SHEET.
By Treasurer (amount owing) ... ue ee a san AOS. 547-0
4292 4 0

H. M. HAYWOOD, CLerk.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Art Gallery
for the year ending z9th September, 1890, and hereby certify that they
are correct.

Dated this 27th day of October, 1890.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.

| eee ‘ Auditors appointed by the Burgsses.

W. H. MARSDEN, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

PRESENTED
» 1 SEP.1915

DERBY :

PRINTED BY THOMAS HARPUR,

TWENTIETH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

OF THE

DERBY FREE LIBRARY & MUSEUM,

AND NINTH ANNUAL REPORT oF THE

ART CALLERY COMMITTEE.

PRESENTED To tHE TOWN COUNCIL,

NOVEMBER 9Th, I89l.

DerRBY: R. KEENE, PRINTER, IRON GaTE.

Borough of Derby.

TWENTIETH

Annual Report of the Committee

OF THE

DERBY FREE LIBRARY

AND

MUSEUM,

AND

RINTH - ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.

Presented to the Town Council,

NOVEMBER oru, 1891.

DERBY :
PRINTED BY R. KEENE, IRON GATE,
1891.

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LIST OF COMMITTEES & OFFICIALS.

Library and Museum Committee.

Str ALFRED SEALE HASLAM, Krt., J.P., Mayor, Zx-Oficio.
Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN LONGDON, J.P. Mr. W. BEMROSE, J.P.

” ” RUSSELL, J.P. », H. ARNOLD-BEMROSE, M.A.
Mr. Councittor BOTTOMLEY. », J. R. STERNDALE BENNETT,
” a CHOLERTON. M.A.

a FP FOULDS. » ALEX. BUCHANAN, J.P.

9 : GENTLES. yo 5: COURT.

» - STONE. 3 Wee PIPER.

» - SUTHERLAND. . 3 ie H.-STOKES,. A.M., F.G.S:
rs 33 WINTER. »» JOHN WILLS.

»3 WRIGHT.

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Rev. G. HUNSWORTH, M.A.

Art Gallery Committee.

Sir ALFRED SEALE HASLAM, KtT., J.P., Mayor, £x-Offcio.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P. Dr. FRANCIS.

” ce SOWTER, J.P. Mr. R. KEENE.

Mr. CounciLttor ANN. » F. J. ROBINSON.
» rs COX. » TT. C. SIMMONDS.
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Librarian and Curator.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER.

Clerk.
Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

Assistant Librarians.

Miss J. A. MILLER. Mr. W. H. WALTON.
Miss ETHEL J. CROWTHER. ERNEST E. BRINDLEY.
JOHN H. BURGOYNE.

Art Gallery Attendant.
W. JOHNSON.

Porter.
GEORGE PULLEN.

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Borough of Derby.

PWENTIE FH ANNUAL: REPORT

OF THE

Hree Hibrarp and Mluseum Committee,

for the Year ended Sept. 30th, 1891.

HE Free Library and Museum Committee present their Twentieth

Annual Report to the Town Council with very great pleasure, and
are glad to be able to speak of the prosperity of the Institution under their
charge as continuous and _ progressive.

The year just closed has not seen the inauguration of anything new
in connection with the work of the Library and Museum, but the Com-
mittee have had steadily in view the important part the Institution plays
in the intellectual life of the town, and have endeavoured to make its
attractiveness and usefulness keep pace with the ever-growing requirements
of the time. No fewer than 1,512 new books have been added to the
Library, of which 1,136 are quite new, and 376 are replacements. Of the
new books, 254 have been placed in the Reference department, many
_ of them Scientific works of great value, and the addition of works bearing
on Technical Education has not been lost sight of, and will be carefully
looked after as time progresses.

_. The Committee are glad to report the Building to be in a good state of
repair. No painting and cleaning have been necessary during the past year,
except to the houses of the Librarian and Porter, but there have been
several important items of expenditure. The remodelling of the Heating
Apparatus at a cost of £90, remedied a very unsatisfactory state of things,
and the building is now comfortably warmed throughout. The re-lighting
of the Reading Room is responsible for a cost of £61, but the excellent
result justifies the expense, and probably nothing better can be obtained

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till it becomes possible «to light the whole building with the electric light.
The Committee will be very glad when that time arrives, so that the public
may be able to read by a better light, in a purer atmosphere. The
Committee will also then be able to devote much of the money now spent
on cleaning and bookbinding to other objects of the Institution.

It will be noticed, on reference to the subjoined accounts, that the
Committee have, during the past year, been able to set apart the last
instaiment of £100, towards the repayment of the £500, which was
borrowed for special purposes when the Institution was founded. This is
a matter for much congratulation, for the Committee are not only relieved
of the debt, but have no longer to provide for the yearly interest. The
establishment charges are about normal, and have been kept as low as is
compatible with efficiency, the only important addition being the connection
of the building with the National Telephone Exchange, which, beside being
a great convenience, is an additional security in case of fire. When the
amount voted to the Book Committee is all expended, nearly £600 will
be found to have been devoted exclusively to the Library, a department
which the Committee deem to be the most important of all they have
in charge.

The Chief Librarian’s report, and the exhaustive statistics which
accompany it, will give any additional particulars which may be required
as to the inner work of the Library. To the numerous donors whose
generous gifts from time to time increase the value of the Institution, the
Committee desire to tender their hearty thanks, and they wish once more
to place on record their entire satisfaction with the way in which the various
members of the staff discharge their duties. At their meeting this day,
they took into consideration an application from the Chief Librarian, and
unanimously resolved to raise his salary from £200 to £240 per annum.

On behalf of the Committee,
WILLIAM HOBSON,

CHAIRMAN.
November 2nd, 1891.

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To the Chairman and Members of the Derby
Free Library and Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,
I have much pleasure in submitting to you my Sixth Annual
Report.

The Lending Library now contains 16,160 books, against 15,594 last
year, and the total issues have amounted to 133,594, against 129,269.
The daily average has risen from 493 to 518. Of new books we have
added 882, and we have also replaced 376 of the 669 volumes withdrawn
as worn out. Fourteen volumes have been lost and paid for, four totally
lost, and five books coming from infected houses have been destroyed.
I can again report favourably as to the way in which, for the most part,
the books are used, and considering the enormous circulation, and the fact
that the readers, as shown in Table VI.,;.come from all classes of the
population, there is very little to complain. of.

The Reference Library stock now amounts to 9,322 works against
9,079 last year, 254 books having been added, and 11 withdrawn as worn
out. The issues amount to 13,520, against 17,380, and the daily average
stands at 47 instead of 59. The reduction in these figures is occasioned
by the temporary withdrawal of the bound volumes of illustrated magazines,
and I am glad to report that there is no reduction in the numbers of those
readers who consult the more valuable portions of the Library; but, on the
contrary, a large increase of students, as opposed to those who come merely
to look at pictures, or to pass an idle hour. The University of Cambridge
has lent some of the more valuable books used as text books for the
courses of University extension lectures, and we have added all the others
necessary, and the text books kindly presented by the University Corres-
pondence College are also very largely consulted. The new books added
have all been carefully chosen, and include many of the most recent and
valuable works on Science and Art.

‘The number of new borrowers added during the year is about
normal, and the number of cards cancelled considerably less than the
average. The number of overdue books which have had to be written
for, again shows a gratifying diminution, and that the privilege of
bespeaking books by the payment of one penny is appreciated is shown

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by the fact that 1,004 books were so bespoken. Our Library stock
now shows a percentage of 27.05 to the population, a proportion which
compares very favourably with other towns, and the annual turnover
of each volume is about the same as last year. I hope on some future
occasion to lay before you the number of books in actual use, as there
is no doubt that many books are so much dead weight on the shelves,
and might fairly, having served their turn and got out of date, give
way for others.

I follow the precedent of the last two years and show here in a
table the districts from which the last thousand borrowers come :—

Actual Number

WARD. Number of according to

Borrowers. Population.
Arboretum... tind ws 117 155
Babington ... ae mee 145 126
Becket is. ui Bas 233 183
Castle vie = gic 65 120
Derwent ... te one 61 64
Friar Gate ... se ahs 152 ri
King’s Mead ae ae Lea 150
Litchurch ... eo sis TL6 89

The second column shows the number that might reasonably be expected
per thousand according to proportion of householders. From this it
will be seen that Babington, Becket, Friar Gate and Litchurch Wards
again furnish considerably more than their share of readers, Derwent
Ward is about normal, and the remaining Wards furnish less than their
fair proportion, Castle Ward being remarkably low.

The News Rooms are more largely used than ever, and I have not
had a single cause of complaint as to the behaviour of those who frequent
them. Indeed, in every part of the Institution, the public show ready
compliance with the rules, and I do not know of a single unpleasant
circumstance arising from their enforcement. The average daily number
of visitors to the building is not less than 1,500, and on Mondays, Fridays,
and Saturdays, it is far more. The visitors for the year just closed fall
little short of half a million.

The Museum is, I am sorry to say, still in an unfinished state. The
Conchological collection has been arranged and labelled, and the

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Geological collection has all been gone through and named by Mr. J. W.
Carr, M.A., to whom my warmest personal thanks are due for much help
and advice. Specimens wanted to complete a typical Palzontological
collection have been purchased by the Committee, and the re-arrangement
is being pushed on as rapidly as possible. My best efforts shall be given
to its early completion.

The usual tables will be found appended to this Report, to which I
beg to refer all those who wish for more detailed information.

It only remains for me to express my entire satisfaction with the
way in which the various members of the Staff discharge their duties,
No Institution could be better served. Of those who have been long
in your service, I need only say that their zeal and fidelity are undiminished,
and those more recently appointed are no less satisfactory. I desire again
to recognise the valuable help given to the Institution by the entire Press
of the town, and to once more express my own personal obligations to the
Chairman and every member of the Committee for the ready help and
co-operation I have always received in every department of my work,

I remain, Gentlemen,
Obediently yours,
W. CROWTHER,

LIBRARIAN AND CURATOR.

November 2nd, 1891.

Io

NINTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Corporation Art Gallery Committee.

HE Art Gallery Committee have much pleasure in presenting their

Ninth Annual Report. The Gallery has been open on 253 days,

and the numbers attending, as compared with the two previous years are
shown in the following table :—

1888-9. | 1889-90.| 1890-91.
Visitors to Autumn Exhibition... ...| 13095 | 12776 | 15842
” Spring ” s+ eee! 7990 | 12540 | 30799
- Summer 5 es ...| 6874 5958 | 10045
Total Visitors ae ...| 27959 | 31274 | 56686 |
Total Days Open by Payment ... eon ee 206 209
$5 - Free wee yes eat 45 43 44
Total Days Open ... eaal|) zOz 249 253
Average on Paying Days ... eee ae 65 70°7 82°6
a Free Days _... one eee S077 388°5 | 477°7

The large numbers opposite the Spring Exhibition are accounted for by
the fact, that some nineteen thousand persons passed the turnstiles during
the four days on which the casket and addresses presented to Her Majesty
the Queen were on view. These abnormally high numbers have been left
out in calculating the daily averages, and excluding them from the total
visitors, we should still have a grand total of 37,475, or some six thousand
in advance of last year. The average daily attendance has also steadily
increased, that on the free day by more than 20 percent. The highest
attendance on a free day was 10,696 on May roth, and on a paying day,
3,914 on May 2oth, on both of which days the Royal gifts were on view.
Excluding these, the highest attendances were 838 on August 4th for a free
day, and 373 on March 28th, when admission was by payment.

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There is a small increase in the sum required to meet the deficiency
this year, which is due to various causes. Painting and thoroughly
cleaning the building have absorbed 445, and the medals for the Photo-
graphic Exhibition, £23, while the amount received as commission on
picture sales is only £18 against £37. The establishment charges have
varied but little, and the expenses connected with the organisation of the
Exhibitions have been less. The picture sales realized 4360, about the
same as in 1889. The Committee have worked the Art Gallery as
economically as possible, and think that its increasing popularity and use-
fulness may well be pleaded as a set-off against its small cost.

The Autumn Exhibition contained some admirable pictures, and the
Art Union in connection with it realized £111 16s., rather more than the
previous year.

In the Spring Exhibition, a new departure was made by the addition
of a good collection of pictures by continental artists, which gave con-
siderable interest to the Exhibition. In connection with this Exhibition,
the Committee have again to acknowledge the kindness of Messrs. Henry
Graves and Son, the eminent printsellers of Pall Mall, who lent a choice
collection of original paintings from their well-known art treasures.

The Summer Exhibition consisted of Photographs, The collection
was not a large one, but was very choice, some of the best artists in
the kingdom exhibiting. It was a matter of much congratulation to the
Committee, that ‘our local artists, both professional and amateur, held their
own well in a very keen competition, and secured some of the best awards,
The thanks of the Committee are specially due to the distinguished men
who gave their services as judges, Capt. W. de W. Abney, R.E., CB,
F.R.S. and W. England, Esq. A series of photographs of Derby children
in fancy dress as they appeared at a ball given by the Mayor and Mayoress,
added much interest to this Exhibition.

The Autumn Exhibition now in progress was opened on Sept. 1sth,
and bids fair to outrival in popularity all its predecessors. It has already
been visited by 9,500 persons, and the sales of pictures reach £229. His
Worship the Mayor (Sir Alfred Haslam, Kt, J. P.), gave the usual
Conyersazione on October 21st, when about a thousand guests accepted

_ an invitation “to meet Mr. Felix Joseph.” The gathering was an exceed-

ingly pleasant one, and the Committee desire to thank his Worship
both for this, and for many other tokens of the interest he has taken
in the Institution.

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The collection of objects lent by South Kensington Museum was
changed as usual in December last. Suggestions made by your Com-
mittee as to the objects desirable for loans were as usual readily met by
the Museum authorities, and the selection of textiles, leather-work,
Oriental pottery, and electrotypes have proved very valuable to art
students, who have made good use of their opportunities for studying
and copying these fine examples, and applying the knowledge thus gained
to the manufactures of the town.

The sixth series of Saturday Evening Concerts was given during last
winter. Sixteen concerts were given between Nov. rst and March 28th.
They were attended by 2,482 persons, and cost about £12. The amount
received in admission fees was £31 os. 6d., so that they yielded a profit
of £19. The Committee’s hearty thanks are due to the Curator, and
to those ladies and gentlemen who so cheerfully give their services in
providing these pleasant evenings, which already number 109, and have
resulted in placing £160 to the credit of the Art Gallery funds.

Any report on the Art Gallery would be incomplete without a special
reference to the continued liberality of Mr. Felix Joseph. Whereas last
year we had to report that the collection so generously presented by him
numbered about 350 specimens, we have to announce the receipt during
the past year of more than a hundred additional specimens, the whole
collection now numbering 452 pieces. It contains examples of every
period of the manufacture, and specimens of almost every type of article
made; and is in every sense what the generous donor intends, a typical
collection of Derby ceramics. It will in course of time be completely and
exhaustively labelled, so as to be of real value to the collector and the
student of ceramic art, as well as interesting to the general public. The
Corporation, on October 21st, in public meeting assembled, presented
Mr. Joseph with an illuminated address, and a handsome vase, decorated
with the Borough Arms and other emblems, and specially made by the
Royal Crown Derby Works. The address was signed by the Mayor, the
Chairman of the Library Committee, the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and
Curator of the Art Gallery. The meeting was a most successful one,
His Worship the Mayor gave an admirable address, the formal vote of
thanks to Mr. Joseph was moved by Mr. Alderman Hobson, J.P. and
seconded by Mr. Alderman Sowter, J.P., and Mr. Joseph made a most
genial and telling speech in response to the presentation. In the evening
of the same day, Mr. Joseph attended the Conversazione already referred
to. The Committee can only reiterate their hearty thanks to Mr. Joseph

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for his magnificent gift, which he has promised to still further supplement
as opportunity arises, and to again express the hope that his example
may stimulate others to like acts of generosity in the cause of art.

In conclusion, the Committee think that the present state of the Art
Gallery is matter for congratulation. It has for the last few years been
steadily advancing in public estimation. The periodical Exhibitions stand
well in the eyes of the art world, and the Institution is growing in
usefulness and popularity in the town. Much of its success is owing to
the well-directed exertions and zeal of the Curator, which the Committee
are glad to take this opportunity of acknowledging. The Committee
echo the expressed wish of Mr. Felix Joseph, and will be glad when the
time comes for making the Gallery entirely free, and so open its benefits
to a larger public, but until that time comes, they beg to assure the
Council that no effort shall be wanting on their part to carry out the
work of the Art Gallery efficiently, thoroughly, and economically.

On behalf of the Committee,
W. BEMROSE,

CHAIRMAN,
Nov. 2nd, 1891.

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TABLE VI.

Occupations of the Last Thousand of the
Rew Borrowers.

Agents and Collectors .

Apprentices and Shop Assistants 18

Architect é

Artists, Draughtsmen,
Designers ...

Bakers and Confectioners

Barmaids ie

Basket Maker ...

Boiler Makers . a

Bookbinders, Printers,
Compositors

Booksellers and Stationers

Boot and Shoe Makers

Brass Founders :

Bricklayers and Masons

Brush Makers ...

Builders, Carpenters,
Cabinet Makers,
Upholsterers

Butchers

Carriage Builders

Carters ...

Chemists and Druggists

Clergymen and Ministers

Clerks and Book Keepers

Commercial Travellers

Cook

Cooper ...

Curator ...

Currier ...

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Domestic Servants

Drapers ...

Electricians

Engineers, Moulders,

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Errand and Office © Boys
Factory Hands .
Fishmongers

Gardeners and Greengrocers aos
Grocers and Provision Dealers...

Grooms and Coachmen
Hairdressers

Hardware Dealer
Housekeepers

Inland Revenue Officers

Inspectors

Labourers

Laundress

Managers : he
Medical Practitioners aa
Merchant

Messengers

Millers

Milliners and Dy samahers
Musicians

Nurses

Optician :
Pattern Maken :
Painters, Paperhangers, &e.
Paper Stainers ... a
Plumbers and Chee
Policemen =
Porcelain Painters
Porters (General)
Postman :
Publicans and Brewers ’
Railway Employés
Sawyers ...

Scholars and Students:
Sister of Mercy

Soldiers ... -
Solicitor ..

Stewards

Surgical Bandage Makers
Sweep

Tailors, Hosiers, ete.

Teachers and Pupil Teachers 7

Telegraphists
Timber Merchant
Tobacconist
Turners ... foc
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Watchmakers and Jewellers
Wheelwrights

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TABLE VII.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

COMPARATIVE RETURNS.

1890. 1891.
‘Lending Library Replacements... ves 340 376
New Books ... sey ae ts 858 882
Total Books... S46 aa 56 15594 16160
eee sISSUES4 Ve Lee ae a | E2Q20g 133594
Average Daily Issue ... wet via 493 518
Turnover of each Volume ... ae 8.3 8.27
Reference Library :
New Books _.... oP oc oie 228 254
Total Books... ef side on 9079 9322
sae MAlGSTIEStS gas ey. bare mee 17380 13520
Average Daily Issue ... Bas ass 59 47
New Borrowers oe ite as ree 1168 . II4t
Total Borrowers (approximate)... “2 6500 7500
Numbers of Works issued per Borrower... 19.89 17.81
Cards Cancelled... Pag ao ae bie 47
Overdue Books written for ep _ 515 471
Books Rebound and Repaired _... ae 4054 4299
GENERAL DATA.
Population (Census, 1891)... a Ae aA 94,496
Rateable Value (Sept., 1891) dee bee + £392,108
Amount of Rate Levied oe ue sie ONE PENNY
-Amount produced by Rate... oe iP AS aia

Library Stock... a3 27.05 PER CENT. OF POPULATION

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Donations to the Library.

AGENT GENERAL FOR VICTORIA, THE—Official Record Centennial Ex-
hibition, Melbourne, 1889-90.

AGENT GENERAL FoR TasMANIA—The Australian Year Book for 1891.
Brake, Mr. W. F.—A General View of Positivism.
Brassey, Lorp—A Voyage in the Sunbeam.

BritisH Museum, TRUSTEES OF—-Reproductions of Drawings by Old
Masters, Part II., and three Autotypes, ‘‘ Elgin Marbles.”

CassELL & Co., Messrs.—Cassell’s Illustrated Almanac and Companion
for 1891.

CHALMERS, Mr. P.—Robert Wallace, M.P., and James Chalmers, the
Scottish Postal Reformers.

CureFr LrprariAn, Free Public Library, Rochdale, Catalogue and Supple-
ment.

CoppEN CLuB, COMMITTEE OF—Various Pamphlets.

Crawey, Mr. W. I. C., F.R.G.S.—Handbook of Competitive Exam-
inations for Admission to Her Majesty’s Service.

Crosspy, Lockwoop & Co., Messrs.—Lockwood’s Builders’ and Con-
tractors’ Price Book.

Cross, Lorp—Catalogue of Mammalia in the India Museum.
CurrI£, Sir DonaLp—Cruise of the Dunnotar Castle.

Cust, Mr. R. N., LL.D.—Linguistic and Oriental Essays; How I Spent
my Summer Holidays.

Dawson, Mr. J. J.—The Wealth of Households.
DERBY CONSERVATIVE CLUB, COMMITTEE OF-—File of “The Times.”

Evxincton & Co., Messrs.—Catalogue of Reproductions in Metal and
Fictile Ivory.

Fisk, Mr. J.—Adcock’s-Engineer’s Pocket Book, and Skyring’s Builder’s
Price Book, each for 1891.

Harcourt, Sir W. V., M.P.—Blue Books and Government Papers.
Harpwicke, Mr. H. J., M.D.—From Alps to Orient.

Hartiey, Mr. Ricup.—What must I do to get well, and how to keep so.
Hazett & Co., Messrs.—Hazell’s Annual for 1891.

Hogson, Mr. ALDERMAN, J.P.—Poems: ’Twixt Kiss and Lip; The
Lord’s Prayer in 300 languages.

Hopces, Ficcis & Co., Messrs.
University Calendar, 1891.

Hunter, Dr., R.C.—Porthcawl as a Health Resort.

Examination Papers, 1890: Dublin

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IuirreE, Dr.—r4th Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health for
Derby, 1890.

Kecan, Paut & Co., Messrs.—A Protest Against Agnosticism; The
Indian Ryot.

Liprary Reports from Aberdeen, Aston, Battersea, Belfast, Birkenhead,
Bolton, Bootle, Bradford, Brentford, Brighton, Buxton, Cambridge,
Cardiff, Chelsea, Cheltenham, Chester, Clapham, Clerkenwell,
Croydon, Doncaster, Dundee, Ealing, Great Yarmouth, Halifax,
Hammersmith, Handsworth, Hanley, Hereford, Hull, Leamington,
Leeds, Leek, Leicester, Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester
(Peel Park and Owen’s College), Newport, Northwich, Norwich,
Paddington, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham,
Sheffield, Smethwick, Southampton, St. Helens, St. Margaret’s
(Westminster), Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland, Swansea,
Walsall, Warrington, West Bromwich, Wigan, Wimbledon,
Wolverhampton.

LeicH BRowNE TrusTEES—Pasteur and Rabies.

LoyaL Parriotic Socrery—Pamphlets and Leaflets.

ManacerR OF “ THE News ”—Current Volume.

MaruHeson, Mr. Ewrnc—Aid Book to Engineering Enterprise Abroad.

Mears, Mrs. A. GaRLAND—Idylls, Legends, and Lyrics.

NaTuRAL History Museum, S. Kensincron, Directors or—Catalogue
of Fossil Birds ; Catalogue of British Oligocene and Eocene Mol-
lusca ; Catalogue of Birds; Catalogue of Lepidoptera Heterocera.

REGISTRAR, DurHAM Universiry—Calendar for 1891.

Ror, Mr. T., M.P.—6 copies, Studies in English History; 2 copies,
Uncrowned Queens.

SAWYER, Sir J.—Practical Medicine.

SECRETARY, Royal Colonial Institute ; Proceedings.

Secretary, Glasgow and W. Scotland .Technical College—Calendar,
189QI-2.

SECRETARY, Institute Civil Engineers—Charter and List of Members.

SECRETARY, University College, Bristol—Calendar, 1891-2.

SECRETARY, Public Library, Melbourne—Vol.. xviil.; Patent Indexes ;
1883; Victoria.

SLEIGH, Mr.—Historical Collections, County Stafford ; Vol. 6, Part i.

THompson, Mr. Geo. CARSLAKE—Public Opinion and Lord Beaconsfield.

Town CLerK, City of London—Calendar of Wills; Court of Husting;
Parts ii,

Tuprer, Sir CHas.—Mineral Resources of Ontario.

UNIVERSITY CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE (per Messrs. W. B. Clive & Co.)
—53 vols. Tutorial Series.

YEATMAN, Mr. Joun Pym, Q.C.—Feudal History of the County of Derby ;
Vol. 2; Sections iv. and vii.

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Donations to the Museum.

_ Brooke, Mr. JosEpH—Old Map of Derby, dated 1610.
CHANCELLOR, MAsTER—Birds’ Eggs.
Court, Mr. S.—Native Bow and Arrows from Erromanga.

HoitmE, Mr. JoHn—Specimens of Quartz and other South African
Minerals.

Home, Mrs.—Kaffir Bracelets.
Kerry, Rev. C.—Ancient British Quern.
Onions, Mrs.—Skulls of Horse, Dog, Baboon.

‘Painter, Rev. W. H.—Eight Sheets new specimens for Derbyshire
Herbarium, and 20 remounts.

Ror, Mr. T., M.P.—Reputed Spade Bone of the Derby Ram.
RurnerrorD, Mr.—Two Ostrich Feathers, Natural.
SPENCER, Mr. ANTILL, JuN.—Albatross.

Donations to the Art Gallery.

Fexix Josepy, Eso.—139 additional specimens for the “ Felix Joseph”
collection of Derby China, which now numbers 452 pieces, and of
which a descriptive catalogue will shortly be published.

I ARES, E. H., Esq., J.P.—Oil Painting, ‘“ Coriolanus.”

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Derby Free

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
4. S- eeb

To Joiner’s, Plumber’s, and Gas Fitters Work... «| 19) oe
», New Lamps and fixing same in Reading Rooms as / 65 ESS
», Locksmith’s Work Sue ae ahs ace ae 2. eee
» Repairing Electric Bells ... hae pas ae T1357
», Painting and Cleaning Librarian’s House ae za 4 «5 3
»» Plumber’s and Builder’s Work at same anes w2 23) eae
», Painting and Cleaning Porter’s Lodge ... aa ss 5 17 96
», New Boiler and Heating Apparatus... go 26
», New Steps at Entrance and Repairs to Floor in Basement 4) eo
£216 2

SALARIES AND

To W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator... s 200° ie
» J. A. Miller, Assistant Librarian a oe .» (65a
» W. H. Walton S 55 Sie aoe oss |=) OU FORE
» E. J. Crowther 5% Sais aes se. LOsTOmma
» HE. Brindley 5 - ime _ ee io
» J. H. Burgoyne 5 35 atc Sts wos) CLAOnmmel
» J. W. Hearnden i . - 4 G:_eetelas)< Vc: I -t6
3) Ae nice ee (4 WEERS)—. 3 1) 7
», H. M. Haywood, Committee Clerk: ae js 407 108me
»» Porter’s Wages, and Assistant Cleaners ss + 65 oma

4494 17 3

LIBRARY
To New Books ; ea eis =e i 32) oan
», Binding and Repairing Books... wie es --. 98 77am
» Binding Materials 5) Lng
»» Palzeontographical Society’s Reports os aie ve I rae
» Printing Post Card and other Notices... as ve TS ea
,, Printing Fines Books : ar 4 > 4G
» Printing Readers Tickets, &c. 719 @

27

Library, &c.

Year ending September 29th, 18gr.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT. Cr,
£8. Gs
By Free Library Rate Account oe one a to HIG TA 8
L216 4 8

WAGES ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account one Bee ia en ASR UE 2
4494 17 3

ACCOUNT.

_ By Sale of Catalogues nas 8
» Fines upon Readers for Detention ‘of Books Can Se aly
» Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards 10
» Lost and Damaged Books .. pee oe He 2
» Free Library Rate Account — #0 7 DS as 336%

ant Oo
oon on

28

Dr, READING AND NEWS

4, > Bs Was
To Magazines and Periodicals ae ast TL 5.22 [263 Boos
», Newspapers, Illustrated re GEG. ae jue je, Of ora ay
», Directories ... : Fe pac joc sce Scat JhOMS EEO
» Binding Magazines ee ae Fic ad See) i O Mee

3, 118_toget

MUSEUM

To Fossils and Shells Purchased... soy a 1h (o ZS
» Mounting Specimens 3 ae 2°96 "6
», Professional Assistance with Geological Collection a Lomomno
43415 2

FREE LIBRARY

To Balance brought forward (being amount borrowed for the
formation of the old Institution and owing asaloan) 500 0 o

£500 0 O

SINKING FUND
To Free Library Capital eae aka ere

Advanced on Loan .... = «2 §00./0 80
4500 0 0
DERBY

To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the 4, one Acree
to 25th December, 1890 ja ne 385 40 76
», Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, 1891 ane se 305) Ges
», Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1891 e 5 sss, b 305, Ome
», Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1891__... 4 400) 1B ee
41555 0 0
LOAN

To Interest on Loan of £500, less Tax, one year to 29th
September, 1891 : fa = ee ey
», Payne, John—Repayment ‘of Loan aaa = ae 500.0 3

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ROOMS ACCOUNT. Cr.
: fe ss as
By Sale of Old Newspapers, &c....... es Didar bold
Bereres Library Rate Account +34... 0500. obese gO 3
4118-10 ,.1
ACCOUNT. a |
my Pree Library Rate Account ... 0... nth, SSA By Be
43415 2
CAPITAL ACCOUNT.
By Sinking Fund—Payne, a Advanced on
Loan, April 27th, 1871 ase : eso. 0 16
4500 0 oO
_ ACCOUNT.
By Balance brought forward ... 9... * 400 0 0
» Further amount in hand towards repayment of ‘tad to
John Payne ace Sad ae ae Soe <x 1GQ", Otto

Pads SG

CORPORATION.

By Treasurer, Free Library Rate granted Nov. oth, FSQ0~ 5.0 = Sag" “oO
5, Ditto, granted February 4th, 1891 i A sige eS On a
_,, Ditto, granted May 6th, 1891 __.... oe ais bee! tea G.I
5, Ditto, granted August th, FORE ie) era Se” Mr adorn ap

a : Figssh 0016

ACCOUNT. 7 |

By Balance brought fiir being Loan advanced Be

S John Payne... : i550 oO 6
d » Free Library Rate Account ee i a ise ENE 2

7 GS2E FR 2

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Dr. ESTABLISHMENT
if So ude
To Gas ... a8 oh: Bae Bey oi a ve) SOMDy =i
» Water San re aoe aon joc shh & 12) 8G
eodlens Bae es Bac BAD Bee wat on) A GmS
», Fire Insurance a nee sae wee ae i | 2OUROMEG
», Lronmongery a ee oe ar 3 te
», Plants, Bulbs, &c., for Garden bbs wats see the 72
» Petty Cash Payments by Librarian oe nee 1 27 oe
», Printing Annual Reports ... Sie oe Sine Eee 9 13 6
,, Various Printing and Stationery ... sia baie wae ¥, DOP G eee
», Cleaning Windows .. es Ree Soe Ben D2. Onno
,, Property Tax and House Duty ft ee ons 3 tt Sa
», Miscellaneous Expenses ... 6 0 4
», Commission eas eke Bankers and Stamped Cheque
Books 4 13, 78
», Clothing for Porter.. . aa i sis sat 3 Mier ae
», Winding Clock _... << aia 0 ue oes 3 AG
», India Rubber Mat . net ade 5). OW «2
,, National Telephone ie. Annual Subscription 5 5
4265 5 2
RATE
To Repairs and Alterations to Premises ee be ... 2G ie
,», Salaries and Wages Kee ps sie ae fe "4Q4 Aras
», Library sag 4 aa re as se . 301- aa
», Reading and News ‘Reans ane we 5a «14 oe
>) MUISCUMA. 4G: 7 vee én Ke vr aon 1, Gay Se
», sinking Fund ac oF zoe eh ae json, LOG OREO
», Loan (Interest) ... ps ai ane iv aoa) 2
», Establishment a: a ae aae Aet ws > 259= SO
», Balance che aie hes ue Bs Bas we LO7) seman
A1197 ae
BALANCE
*,palanee. -* o.. se 505 $e as bo vi 197 72

L197 ae

*LIABILITIES :—
Grants for Books (unexpended) cr nt aa 4150 0 O

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ACCOUNT. Cr.

pire Sead.

By Derby Mechanics’ Institute, Acknowledgment for En-
ment ares Ae Bee rer mats ace oes ONS
», Interest allowed by Bankers pie a ae ian beer
» Free Library Rate Account nee Ae i ee AB DB
Ae6g. 5 i

ACCOUNT.

By Balance brought forward 242 17° 3

», Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Town Council pet, 555 2 O

41797 17-3
SHEET.
By Free Library and Museum... 28 sisi shes 5 tee Oey ey’
PAG Mme ae

H. M. HAYWOOD, CLERK.
We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library
and Museum, for the year ending September 29th, 1891, and hereby
certify that they are correct.—Dated this 24th day of October, 18g1.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.

praes ee ab \ Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

W. H. MARSDEN, Auxditor appointed by the Mayor.

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Derby Corporation

Abstract of the Accounts for the

i ——— —————

Dr. WAGES.

-tsewae
To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman wat | Gee
L478 0 oO

REPAIRS AND

To Painting Interior and Exterior of Art Gallery... ee ie
», Painting Name of Gallery on Building... bas or 3 40; 2
», Fire Bars, and fixing same... be vies sak sie o 162

L460 OCS

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

To Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c., and obtaining
Loans ... ate Bae Ses ae 2 ins RQOteovetm

#198 211

ESTABLISHMENT

To Fire Insurance Sc ke ee ae noe 2 * TO=iiee
e Gas ane Sar Jue See ee are Se iS 21 Gigs ee
s aCoal- Se ane aoe sa nae am a 5 13 a0
» Ironmongery see af gb ae = Ror 5 ee
», Advertising .. : diet es ee 5. “onme
», Printing, Stationery, ‘and Posting .. a BSS 2 |) 42 “See
», Printing Catalogues aus se os Bees
», Hire of Piano and Tuning same for Concerts... af 7) ont
», Petty Cash Payments by Curator .. : ict wc! 56° Ges
,, Interest and Commission charged by Bankers... we >) Th ae
»5 Property Tax aa aie oe Rie ies saa 2 L000
»» Miscellaneous Expenses ... ve cus ee wick I 2.0
Lyv64) 25

DERBY CORPORATION —

To Balance brought forward ... wy, aid Uys sf) 2020) ae

4202-4 0

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Art Gallery.

Year ending September 29th, 1891.

ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account

ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account

By Art Gallery Account

ACCOUNT.

By Advertisements in Catalogues
» Sale of Catalogues

Engravings (Repayment)
» Art Gallery Account :

ACCOUNT.

September, 1890

» Derby Art Union, Oak Frames for

By Derby Corporation, Amount owing to Banker at 29th

Cr.

PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.

4413 2

ues OS Gove 7!
in) ReOR Loe 7

A164 2 1

292. 4°60

4292 4 0

Dr. MEDAL COMPETITION
4 soe
To Medals and Cases _... oe <a a ae 23°38 7

423° 8a

ART GALLER@

To Wages Pac Ss aa Ste aie 7.54 (7 Om

5, Repairs and Alterations aoe tt ae .a0, 40)

», Collection and Carriage of Pictures, CECI a ic fas os 19S. 32am

» Establishment ame ms Ee Ra ss . - TO ae

», Medal Competition nae ae heh Re. i. 22g jo
4462 198
BALANCE

To Art Gallery Account (Deficiency) a _ i) 39400

A314 Tn

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ACCOUNT. Cr,
A Ss d.
By Keene, R.—Subscription for Medal... ae ie o 14 6
», Art Gallery Account Bea oe Sve *- e223 0S 36
f.23 S416
REVENUE ACCOUNT.
By AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1890-91.
Receipts at Turnstile ... ste ms 1 GAO 04
Hire of Piano ... : see il ti Io
Commission on Pictures sold . ia OLE 3
Br rg,
» SPRING EXHIBITION, 1891.
Receipts at Turnstile ... i: one OF a Gy ee
Commission on Pictures sold . or 8 II oOo
18 18° 3
» SUMMER EXHIBITION, 1891.
Receipts at Turnstile ... “ee ie Spe is EG Se 5
», Balance (deficiency) i = fez ae it SEAS Ee BE
£462 1 1
SHEET.
By Treasurer (amount owing) ... sat jee #3 cnet (SEAR Gy U8
,, Curator (amount overpaid by)... oer as ses © 2 6
A314 Il 11

H. M. HAYWOOD, CL erk.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Art Gallery

_ for the year ending 29th September, 1891, and hereby certify that they

are correct.
Dated this 24th day of October, 1891.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.

Seis PEE. \ Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

W. H, MARSDEN, ABR TERT ED” Mayor.
1 SEP.1915

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Presented to the Town Council,
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1892.

LIST OF COMMITTEES AND OFFICIALS.

SUES cose

Sibrary and BWhiseim Committee.

Mr. Councittor T, H. HARRISON, Mayor, 2x-Offcio.
Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P., CHAIRMAN.
Mk. ALDERMAN LONGDON, J.P. Mr. W. BEMROSE, J.P.

3 A RUSSELL, J.P. » H. ARNOLD-BEMROSE, M.A.
Mr. Councittork BOTTOMLEY. » J. R. STERNDALE BENNETT,
» » CHOLERTON. M.A.

ee 5 FOULDS. » ALEX. BUCHANAN, J.P.

” ” GENTLES. oe tsp KOLO NUNES be

» » STONE. » A. B. HAMILTON.

» 1 SUTHERLAND. op SiS Ufo LIME BIR.

a ee WINTER. ten Ante (OIE Ss Ae Min, sais,

WRIGHT.

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Rev. G. HUNSWORTH, M.A.

Art Gallery Comnriittee.

Mr. Councititor. T. H. HARRISON, Mayor, £.x- Officio.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P. | Dr. FRANCIS.

so 3 SOWTER, J.-P. | Mr. R. KEENE.

Mk. CounciLior ANN, | i le Ce SLM MOINS:

4 . COX. » GEO. TURNER.
a i STONE.

5. a WINTER.

q E WRIGHT.

Sibrarian and Curator.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER.

Clerk.
Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

Assistant Sibrarians.

_ Miss J. A. MILLER. Mr. W. H. WALTON.
Miss ETHEL J. CROWTHER. WILLIAM LOWNDES.
JOHN WEBSTER.

Art Gallery Attendant.
W. JOHNSON,
Porter.
GEORGE PULLEN.

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Borough of Berby.

mV ENTY-FIRST. ANNUAL. REPORE

OF THE

free Library and Museum Committee,

For the Year ended September goth, 1892.

HE Free Library and Museum Committee beg to present to the
i Town Council their Twenty-first Annual Report, and have much
pleasure in doing so, believing that the Institution under their
charge was never more prosperous than at present, and that its work

is being successfully carried out.

The record of the books issued varies little from that of last year,
but all details will be found in the Librarian’s Report, and in the
exhaustive tables appended to it. New books have been added
freely in both Lending and Reference Departments, the additions
numbering 843 in the Lending Library, and 342 in the Reference
Department. In addition to these, 589 worn-out volumes have been
replaced, so that the total additions to the Library during the year
number 1774, and, when all the money voted to the Book Committee
has been expended, a sum of about £700 wlll be found to have been
appropriated to the expenses of the Library department, which the Com.
mittee consider to be the most important of those under their charge. The
first portion of the Catalogue of the ‘‘ Devonshire” Library has been
published, and embraces all the printed books in that valuable collection,
and the cataloguing of the pamphlets and prints is now being proceeded
with. A supplementary Catalogue of 119 pages has also been published,
which embraces a reprint of an earlier supplement, and also contains
he names of about 2,200 books added to the Library since June, 1890.
The building is in a good state of repair. The news rooms and
corridor have been thoroughly painted and cleaned during the summer,
ne work having been previously done in 1887. The Committee are very

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glad to know that it will soon be possible to light the building by the
electric light. They believe that much will be saved in re-painting and
bookbinding, while both the staff and the public will be much the gainers,
by increased purity of atmosphere, and better light. After the robbery
of Jubilee coins, which unfortunately took place in May last, the
Committee made a thorough examination of the building, and additional
precautions for its safety were taken in the shape of extra locks, bars to
all the windows, and the extension of the electric alarm system to the
houses of the Curator and Porter. They believe that these precautions,
in conjunction with the half-hourly visits of the police both day and
night, have now rendered the building as secure as possible.

The buildings were used for a Conversazione by His Worship the
Mayor, on Saiurday, June 4th, when he welcomed the delegates to the
A.M.C. of the Manchester Unity of Odd-fellows ; and once more proved
their adaptability to such a purpose.

All those interested in the inner working of the Library will find
much to interest them in the Librarian’s Report and the tables which
follow. The Committee desire to thank most heartily all the donors
whose interest in the Institution is shown by their generous gifts, and
they would specially thank those publishers who send periodical literature
to the news rooms, either gratuitously, or at reduced rates. They are
also glad to assure the Council of their complete satisfaction with the
staff of the Institution, who they believe discharge their duties to the
public with industry, tact, and courtesy.

On behalf of the Committee,

WILLIAM HOBSON,

CHAIRMAN.
November Ist, 1892.

To the Chairman and Members of the Derby
Pree Library and Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,

The time has come round for me to submit to you my Seventh Annual
Report, and I do so with very great pleasure.

The Lending Library now contains 16,958 books, against 16,160 last
year, and the total issues are 134,763 against 133,594, while the daily average
is 515 against 518. 843 new books have been added, and 589 volumes
withdrawn as worn out have been replaced by new copies. Early in the
year, the Book Committee went through the whole of the worn-out list from
the stock book, re-ordering such books as they thought desirable, and declar-
ing the numbers vacant where the books were out of date or without interest.
Nineteen volumes have been lost and paid for, six totally lost, and five com-
ing from infected houses have been destroyed. I can only repeat what I
have said on previous occasions, that with very few exceptions, the books
are carefully used, and considering the extent ofthe circulation, there is very
little cause for complaint. ee are ak

The Reference Library stock now includes 9,664 works, of which 342
have been added during the past year, and it has not been found necessary
to withdraw any from circulation. ‘he number added includes a large
number of the volumes of Patent Specifications, and I would diaw attention

to the largely increased use of this Department. The daily average issue in

the Reference Library is precisely the same as last year, indeed the year’s
work as a whole has been singularly like that of the preceding year. Great
care has been exercised in the choice of the new books added, preference
being given to those likely to be of service to stwdents and to workmen
employed in the various industries of the town. Both these classes use the
Reference Library largely. As in previous years, the text books presented
by the University Correspondence College are greatly in request, and the
University of Cambridge lent some of the more valuable books used as text
books for the University Extension Lectures.

I think there is nothing else in the statistics to which special attention
need be drawn. The preparation and publication of two hook Catalogues,
the cataloguing and labelling of the “ Felix Joseph” collection of China,
and the labelling of the fossils, have made this the busiest year for clerical

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work that I have yet had, but the whole has been done without any serious
hindrance to the ordinary work of the Institution. In the preparation of
the “‘ Devonshire” Catalogue, my assistant, Mr. W. H. Walton, rendered
invaluable assistance, and dealt with the many details in a most careful and
painstaking way.

The last thousand of the new borrowers are thus distributed in the
various wards, the second column showing the number that would be reason.
ably expected per thousand, according to the number of householders.

Actual | Number
WARD. | Number of | according to

Borrowers. | Population. |

|

Arboretum... ee i 143 160

Babington Ws ee a 153 126
Becket 7. ies a3 his 206 188
i “Gastles-.. oh we s 64 118
I erwent ae ie qae Ges 64
Friargate = wis By 125 its
King’s Mead ... oii ‘dh 109 142

Litchurch stad aye aie 87 87 |

Becket Ward furnishes far above its proper quota of readers, Babington
and Friargate Wards are also considerably in advance. Litchurch Ward has
exactly its right proportion, and the other wards fall below. Castle Ward
supplies only slightly more than half its proper share.

The news rooms are as fully used as ever, and I have not had any
complaint of the conduct of those who frequent them, neither has there
been the slightest difficulty in securing and maintaining orderly behaviour,
Early in the year there was an epidemic of that petty pilfering, which is
never entirely absert from our own and similar institutions, but a printed
appeal to those using the rooms to protect their own pro erty, had the
desired effect, and I am glad to say that we have had no case now for some
months.

I am very glad indeed to report that the re-arrangement of the fossils
in the Museum is at length completed. The work has been a long and an
arduous one, and the Sub-Committee charged with this special work has
spared neither time nor trouble in carrying it out. The collection now
consists of about 3,600 specimens, local species being well represented, and
the whole forms just such a collection of types as will be most useful to the

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Student of Geology. Many purchases have been made, both in England
and on the Continent, and a few blanks have been left for typical speci-
mens which it is hoped may be obtained at some future time. Now the
work has been completed, it is right to place on record here that Mr. J. W.
Carr, M.A., did most of the naming, Messrs. A. H. Stokes, F.G.S., and
H. Arnold-Bemrose, M.A., F.G.S., the greater part of the classification and
arrangement, while the whole of the mounting has been most intelligently
and carefully done by our own man, Mr. George Pullen. To one and all
of these willing helpers I beg to express my deepest obligations.

The completion of this re-arrangement put a certain amount of case
room at the disposal of the Committee, and this they have decided to
devote to specimens of Local Archeology. The few specimens they possess
have been placed in position, and doubtless other specimens will be
obtained from time to time, particularly now that the attention of the local
Archeological and Natural History Society has been called to the matter.
The Committee will, I am sure, be glad to receive and find room for,
suitable local specimens from any source.

A short time since, the Rev. C. G. K. Gillespie, an eminent Egypto-
logist and Oriental scholar, kindly undertook to see how far the inscrip-
tions on the mummies in the Museum could be deciphered and devoted
much time and trouble to that end. He writes me that he has not quite
finished the work of translation, but he assures me that the mummies ire
of special interest, and that althcugh the inscriptions are not absolutely
complete or continuous, sufficient is clearly legible to give hope of results
of a permanently interesting character.

The principal members of our staff have remained unchanged during
the past year. ‘To their zeal and efficiency I have always had the utmost
pleasure in testifying, and now do so again with very great satisfaction. It
only remains for me to express my personal obligations to the Chairman
and all the members of the Committee for the kind consideration I always
receive at their hands, and their anxiety to make my many duties in con-
neciion with this Institution as pleasant as possible to discharge.

The usual tables are appended to this Report, and also the Report on
my visit to the Meeting of the Library Association in Paris, which you did
me the honour to order to be printed,
I remain, Gentlemen,
Obediently yours,
W. CROWTHER,
November Ist, 1892. LIBRARIAN AND CURATOR,

TO

TENTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF

Che Corporation Art Gallery Committee.

HE Art Gallery Committee have very great pleasure in presenting
to the Town Council their Tenth Annual Report. The Gallery
has been open 278 days, and the number of visitors is shown

in the following table :—

| |
| 1889-90. | 1890-91. 1891-92.

Visitors to Autumn Exhibition ... ion] S27 70 | 15842 | 20027
3 Spring i ae ...| 12540 | 30799 | 20048 |

7 Summer i ee | 5958 10045 | 11289

Total Visitors fee a 31274 56686 | 51964

Total Days Open by Payn ent ... | 206 | 209 194
A 5 JESS, ee ape iP 4a") 44 84 |
Total Days Open ... ct AOU ae 258 278

Average on Paying Days | 70°7 | 82°6 78°3

id Free Days ... 6 | 388° 5 | 477°7 437°8

|

These figures, the Committee think, are highly satisfactory. The
attendance last year was altogether abnormal, including, as it did, some
nineteen thousand visitors who came to see the addresses presented to
Her Majesty the Queen. Deducting these, the attendance shows an
increase of fourteen thousand on last year, and of twenty thousand on
1889-90. ‘That the extra free day granted by the Council is appreciated
is proved by the fact that the average attendance on each of the 84
days is only about 4o less than it was on the 44 days of the previous
year ; and that out of the grand total of visitors, more than two-thirds
came on the free days. The highest attendance on a free day was
1165 on September 22nd, and, on a paying day, 782 on June 6th.

The amount to be asked for from the Council is £322, only £9
more than last year, in spite of the additional free day, a result which
is very gratifying. The receipts at the turnstiles have been £45 less
than last year, but £34 of last year’s receipts were abnormal from the

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cause mentioned above; so that the real additional cost of the free
day has been about #12. On the other hand, the sales of catalogues
have been much larger, and the catalogue value of pictures sold during
the year has risen from £360 to £1024, a result gratifying alike to the
Committee and to the artists who exhibit.

The Autumn Exhibition was a very good one indeed, and the Art
Union in connection with it realised £117 8s., the highest amount yet
reached.

In the Spring Exhibition, the experiment of the previous year was
repeated with much success, a number of good pictures by Continental
artists being added. Both years the Committee have been much
indebted to the Messrs. W. & J. DrerRKEN, of the Continental Gallery,
for valuable and attractive loans.

For the Summer Exhibition, the Committee were fortunate enough
to secure the loan of the “First Travelling Historical Collection of
Water Colours” from South Kensington Museum. This interesting
collection numbered 176 examples and was of inestimable value to Art
Students, as well as interesting to the general public. The Committee
wish to gratefully acknowledge the readiness with which the Museum
authorities met their request for this loan, as well as for the endeavours
made to meet their wishes when the annual change of loan objects took
place.

The Autumn Exhibition now in progress was opened on October 4th,
and seems likely t» be as popular as its predecessors. During the four
weeks it has been open, it has been visited by 5,400 persons, and the
sales have, up to the present, been satisfactory.

The picture “Coriolanus” by W. Hamitron, R.A., presented to
the Art Gallery by E. H. Pares, Esq, J.P., of Hopwell, and briefly
referred to in the last Report, has now been received, and put in position.
It is a fine work of art, and will form a valuable addition to the
permanent collection.

The Seventh Season of Saturday Concerts arranged by the Curator
was fully as successful as its predecessors. Sixteen concerts were
given which yielded a profit of about £10. The whole series of concerts
during the last seven winters now numbers 125, and the profits to
the Art Gallery have reached £170. To the Curator, and all those
ladies and gentlemen who have so kindly assisted him, the Committee
_ desire once more to present their heartiest thanks.

A heavy loss has been experienced by this Committee in the death ‘
of Mr. FeLix Josepu, in August last. From the time he first set foot in
the Art Gallery, he had been its zealous friend and supporter, and his
gifts to it had been almost continuous. ‘Lhe magnificent collection of

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Derby China with which he has enriched the Gallery wili be to the town
his most fitting monument, and will always cause his name to be held in
grateful remembrance. When the last Report was issued, the “ Felix
Joseph” collection numbered 452 specimens. ‘To these Mr. JOSEPH was
constantly adding up to the very time of his death, and the collection now
contains 600 examples. These have been completely labelled, and an
exhaustive catalogue prepared by the Curator under the Chairman’s direct-
ion. The marks have been carefully copied, and reproduced on the labels,
so that the collection is now as valuable to the collector and the student,
as it is interesting to the general public. As historical examples of local
Art industry, the “ Felix Joseph” collection will add to the attractions of
the Gallery for all time; to those who knew the generous donor intimately
it will always bring to pleasant remembrance
“*The touch of a vanished hand
And the sound of a voice that is still.”

A fine bowl, silver ladle, and stand ought to be specially mentioned, which
Mr. JosEPH gave for the special purpose of gracing the festal board on
important civic occasions, and also the fact that his gifts of china were
supplemented by that of 58 beautiful watercolour drawings by ROBERT-
son and BREWER, two of the old Derby china painters, and by 24 views in
black and white of Derbyshire scenery, by Jos—EpH FARINGTON, R.A.,
each with its attendant engraving. These are all suitably mounted
and framed, and formed an attractive feature of the Summer Exhibition.

Death has been busy among the friends of the Art Gallery during
the past year. Mr. F. J. Roprnson, who died in June last, had been
a member of the Committee from the foundation of the institution, and
his services were neither few nor small. By his death the members
of the Committee lose a valued colleague, and by the deaths of the
Rev. Canon OLtivieR and Sir WILLIAM Evans, the Art Gallery loses two
warm friends of long standing, whose lively interest in it was shown in
many different ways.

The Rev. Canon OLtvierR lent a case of very choice Derby china
to the Gallery some eight months ago. Since this report has been in
type, Mrs. OLIviER has generously presented the whole collection to the
Art Gallery, in the belief that she is carrying out her deceased husband’s
wishes, and thus placing before the people of Derby a permanent monu-
ment of his kindly interest in the Art Gallery. The warmest thanks
of the Committee and of the Council are due to Mrs. OuivierR for
this very handsome and appropriate gift.

In concluding this Report, the Committee beg to assure the
Council that their most strenuous efforts shall be directed toward
increasing the popularity and usefulness of the Gallery. They think
that its present position is one for congratulation, Its exhibitions have

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so increased in popularity that there would be no difficulty in securing
a much larger number of pictures were there space to exhibit them,
and a large number have now to be rejected on every occasion, simply
for want of room. ‘The way in which our townsmen appreciate the
Gallery is shown by the increased numbers in which they visit it, and
by the generous donations given from time to time. The Committee
are very glad to know that the installation of the electric light is
probably an event of the near future, and this will add much to the
attractiveness and suitability of the Gallery to its purpose. ‘They desire
in closing to acknowledge the zealous and well-directed services of the
Curator, to whom much of the success which attends the Art Gallery
is due.

On behalf of the Committee,

WILLIAM BEMROSE,

CHAIRMAN.
November st, 1892.

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REPORT*:OF- THE LIBRARTAN

ON HIS VISIT TO PARIS TO ATTEND

The Hnnual Meetings of the DLibrary Hssociation

OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.
oS

(Presented to the Committee on September 26th, 1892, and ordered by them to be printed
with the Annual Report.)

HE meetings of the Association were held in the Grand Hall of the
National Art School, a magnificent room, with its walls decorated
with fine fres'oes by Pau DELAROCHE. We were indebted to the courtesy
of the Minister of Public Instruction for the use of this room, and for the
excellent arrangements made for our comfort and convenience while there.
The president of the gathering was M. Betjamr, Professor of English
Literature at the Sorbonne, who spoke English fluently, and showed
himself an adept at managing the business of public meetings. His
welcome to the visitors was in the happiest possible vein. The morning
of each day was devoted to the reading of papers, and discussions thereon ;
and the afternoons to the visiting of the various Libraries and public
Institutions.

The papers and reports down for consideration and discussion
numbered about thirty, and many of them had necessarily to be omitted
for want of time ; but among those read were the following :—

“© An Account of the French National Library,” by M. JULIEN HAVEt.

“The British Museum Catalogue considered as a basis for a Universal Catalogue,”
by Dr. GARNETT, of the British Museum.

“¢ French Artists and English Bookbinding,” by Mr. Councillor CEDRIC CHIVERS,
of Bath.

‘¢ Present Methods of Cloth-binding,” by Mr. ROGER DE COVERLEY.

“The Public Libraries of the City of Manchester,” by Mr. Councillor HARRY
Rawson, Vice-Chairman of the Manchester Free Library Committee.

<¢ Women Librarians,” by Miss KATE James, Librarian of the People’s Palace,
London.

«¢ Remainders,” by Mr. JOSEPH GILBURT.

Dr. GARNETT’S paper opened a very wide subject, and gave rise to a
very interesting discussion, and a paper by Mr. Dent, of Aston, on “ Free
Lectures in connection with Free Libraries,” made me wish that we had a
room in connection with our premises suitable four such a purpose. Mr.
Rawson’s paper was a very interesting one, and gave a full record of

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library work in the city which was the first to open a free library under
Mr. Ewart’s Act; and the employment of women in libraries found a
vigorous supporter in Miss JAMes. French translations of the last two
papers had been prepared and were circulated. Mr. GiLpurt’s paper
ought to set all aspiring authors longing to print, athinking. He makes
the astounding statement—and we believe he knows—that the unsold
copies of books published in London reach 300,000 every year. Some
halfdozen other papers were read, more interesting to the bibliographer
and the bookworm than to the practical librarian, and these will doubtless
all appear in due course in the Journal of the Association, where they will
receive all the attention they deserve from a much more extended circle.

Coming now to the places visited, the first was the Mazarine Library,
founded by the famous Cardinal who bore that name. It was made a
public library in 1691, and is one of the four Government libraries of
Paris. It is open daily from eleven till five o’clock, free. It contains
30c,000 books and 5,800 manuscripts, and is specially rich in early Bibles
and religious books, among them being a copy the famous Bible printed
by Gutenberg, and known as the Mazarin Bible. The annual State
ma.ntenance grait to this institution is £1,880, of which £1,280 is
expended in salaries. ‘lhe daily average of readers is about 4o.

A visit followed to the Library of the Society of the History of
French Protestantism, a most interesting place maintained by a private
Society, but recognised by the State. The Society was founded in 1852,
and now owns 3c,000 books, and 400 manuscripts, some of the latter,
bearing on early Huguenot history, being priceless. ‘lhe series of fire and
thiet-proof safes in which these valuables are kept is not the least
remarkable feature of the collection.

On the second day, visits were paid to three typical Municipal
Libraries, those in the First and Second Arrondissements, and to the Forney
Art Library. These visits were naturally among the most interesting
we paid, and some features in these Institutions are worthy of special
mention. A capital report was prepared for the Association by His
Excellency the Minister of Public Instruction, and this contains most
valuable information respecting the Paris system of Municipal Libraries.
The work was fairly begun in 1878, at which time there were only nine of
these Libraries, and five only were much resorted to by the public. Now
there are 64 of them, and the scheme will not be considered complete till
there is one in each of the eighty wards of Paris. ‘There is one in each of
the twenty Mairies, and the rest are located for the most part in the
communal schools. As a rule they are open from 4 to 6, and from 8 to
Io p.m., and from to a.m. to 12 on Sundays. Attached to all is a small
Reference Department, and they all lend out bound volumes of music. In
the year 1890, the total issues reached 1,386,642, whereas in 1878 they

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had only reached 23,339. Verily a good record in twelve short years, Of
course the Libraries are small, and the total amount raised for their support
being only £9,000, gives each an annual income of only about #140.
The expense falls on the City funds, and the Libraries are managed by
small Committees appointed by the Mayoralty, and presided over by the
Mayor ; and these Committees are responsible to the Prefect of the Seine.
We are told that cases of theft or ill-usage of books is very rare indeed, and
that the multiplication of Libraries has had the happiest of effects on the
people of Paris.

Some remarks of M. le Ministre on the reading ot fiction are so much
to the point that I quote them 77 exfenso :—

‘““Tt must be admitted that, in the totals, the instructive book is far from
furnishing the largest quota. Of the 1,386,642 issues in 1890, Fiction alone
laid claim to 690,105.

‘<The proportion is a considerable one, although from the first the Administration
has enceavoured to discourage the taste of the public for merely light reading.

“Some years ago, instructions to this effect were given to the librarians, who
were invited to use the influence their almost daily intercourse with the
frequenters of their libraries was able to give them, to induce the latter to
turn, by choice, to works of a more serious nature. The result of this
campaign was that, in 1887, the average of issues fell from 24,764 to 22,517.
Rather than confine themselves to instructive books, the novel-readers chose to
desert the library.

“© And the fact is easily explained. It is hard to require of a labourer, or of an
artisan, or of a young shop employé, kept close all day long to his bench or
his counter, that after his toil he should devote his leisure hours to kinds of
reading which require a certain tension of mind, for which, too, his early
education has little prepared him.

“Tt seems, moreover, that it is just this class of readers who deserve thoughtful
attention. For the very reason that they come to the municipal libraries to
seek amusement, and amusement only, is not the keeping of them away
attended with danger? Is not the denial to them of the only kind of reading
in which they know how to be interested the way to compel them to take
elsewhere pleasures often of a far less innocent nature? The only precaution
that need be observed is not to let books of an immoral nature fall into
their hands; and it is to this object that the committees, whose business it is
to purchase the books, should direct their care and thought.”

Ten of the municipal libraries make the lending out of Art books
and single drawings and designs a special feature, and this to me was
an entirely new and interesting arrangement. I again quote from the
Report before referred to.

** Apart from practical work, hooks are not sufficient of themselves for the education
either of the labourer or of the artisan engaged in manufacture; to complete
their technical instruction, and above all to mould and refine their taste, the
study of patterns is a size gua non. To this idea is due the creation of
municipal libraries for Industrial Art, where is studied, and, above all, lent
out, patterns (in the form of prints, photographs and designs) which are of the
greatest possible use to the section of the working-class population of Paris

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whose callings are confined to Art, and derive their inspiration from it. These
Industrial Arts, which have always been the glory of Paris—the cabinet maker’s,
the porcelain and fan-painter’s, the bronze worker’s and embroiderer’s, that of the
skilled pattern-designers of both sexes—all these find the elements of study and
comparison, and, as a consequence, of inspiration, in the Industrial Art
Libraries,”

The chief of these places is the Forney Library in the 11th Arron-
dissement, founded by a special legacy of £8,000, left by M. Samuel
Forney. Here we saw single plates from the most expensive Art books,
mounted on linen or cardboard, and placed in portfolios which borrowers
could take home. Designs for every conceivable purpose, from gold and
silver plate to wall-papers, are thus lent out, and the managers claim justly
that these costly books are thus made available for many students at a
time instead of few, and they say that already the list of those successful
artificers who owe much of their success to the help obtained at this
Library is a very longone. Specimens of most beautiful work were shown
us, and some Art needlework copied from designs lent by the Forney
Library, was the best I have ever seen. Little or no injury is ever done to
the most valuable plates, and their issue of technical books and drawings
during the year 1890 was nearly 40,000. I am not sure whether the plan
would work in England, but think it well worth a trial in these days when
Technical Instruction is so much talked about, and so little understood.
It should be mentioned that there are facilities for study and for copying in
the building itself, and that the number of Art works for loan is about
3,000 volumes and nearly 35,000 engravings and photographs.

_ A visit was also paid on the same day to the Museé Carnavalet, the
historical Museum of the City of Paris, an absolute model of what such an
Institution should be; and another portion of the company visited the
Arsena! Library, another of the four great National Libraries. This contains
453,000 books, and nearly 10,000 manuscripts, and one of its most
interesting features is the possession of the records of the Bastille.

On the Wednesday, the members were received and most hospitably
entertained by the President and members of the Cercle de la Librairie, an
association of French booksellers, and later in the day were conducted over
the magnificent Hotel de Ville, and received by M. le Prefet de la Seine.
On Thursday, the most important visit of all was paid, to the National
Library, over whose treasures we were shewn by M. Delisle, the courteous
chief, and his colleagues. A cursory inspection took us nearly five hours,
and we were quite ready for the excellent refreshment which the thought-
fulness of Madame Delisle had provided for us before leaving. This is the
only Library in the world larger than that of the British Museum, and its
three millions of books occupy twenty-two miles of shelving. Besides these,
there is a matchless collection of maps, charts, medals, and gems. ‘The
whole Institution is admirably kept, is in perfect order, and fully realizes

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the idea of a National Library. There are three large Reading Rooms,
one for the working classes, where 20,000 popular volumes may be con-
sulted ; the great “Salle de travail,” where in the year 1890, 99,112
readers consulted 398,166 books; and an inner manuscript room, where we
saw some forty or fifty students reading and copying manuscripts, many of
which were so precious that they were only issued in carefully locked cases
with glass fronts. ‘The Library is not yet fully catalogued, but the work is
being rapidly proceeded with. The annual State grant is £31,000, which
covers all expenses.

Friday was devoted to miscellaneous sight seeing, and I renewed my
acquaintance with s veral of the churches and picture galleries, and saw the
new galleries of the Luxembourg for the first time. On Saturday, a pleasant
visit was brought to a pleasant close, by a journey to Chantilly. The Duc
d’Aumale had kindly invited the Association to visit his splendid palace, and
inspect his art treasures. Ile himself did us the honour of personally point-
ing out the principal objects in his magnificent collection, and very hand-
somely entertained us.

The visit on the whole, was a very successful one, and must be pro™
ductive of good to those who used their eyes and ears. We were treated
throughout with utmost courtesy and consideration ; a representative of the
French Government, and also one fr »m the National Lib-ary being present
at all our meetings, while Hs Excellency the British Ambasssdor, Lord
Dufferin, was twice present, although very unwell, and made a charming
little speech. On all hands, the greatest cordiality was manifested, and
everything was done to make our visit pleasant. ‘The many ‘receptions ”
differed considerably from similar functions as understocd in England ; to
put it plainly, there was more speechmaking, and less bodily refreshment.
But “other lands, other manners,” and the genuine heartiness of the wel-
come we everywhere received, could not possibly be disputed. I am _ per-
suaded that the visit will be productive of much good to all those who took
part in it ; and one result will be to draw more closely together, those who,
although belonging to different nationalities, are alike striving, by means cf
the institutions under their charge, to spread instruction and refinement
among the people.

I remain, Gentlemen,

Yours obediently,
WILLIAM CROWTHER,
September 26th, 1892. LIBRARIAN,

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TABLE VI.

Occupations of the Last Thousand

‘Hew

Agents and Collectors ..
Apprentices and Shop Assistants

Architects, Draughtsmen, and
Designers ...

Barrister... AG

Basket Makers ...

Billiard Marker...

Boiler Makers : oe

Bookbinders, Printers, and
Compositors :

Booksellers and Stationers

Boot and Shoe Makers

Brass Founder ... as

Bricklayers and Masons :

Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners,
Cabinet Makers and ee
sterers

Butchers <p

Carriage Builders

Carter

Chemists and Druggists A

Clergymen, Ministers, and Lay.
readers ;

Clerks and Book Keeper

Commercial ‘l'ravellers..

Cooper

Dancing Mistresses

Domestic Servants

Drapers

Electrician :

Engineers, Moulders, Smiths, Fi it-
ters, and Engine Drivers .

Errand and Office Boys

Factory Hands . : af

Gardeners and Green Grocers.

Grocers and Provision Dealers..

Grooms, Co:chmen, and ewer

Hairdressers

Housekeepers ...

Inland Revenue Officers

of the

Borrowers.
10 | Inspectors 6
75 | Journalist I
Labourers Il
10 | Laundress I
1 | Lecturer I
3| Managers of Works 8
1 | Medical Practitioners ... 6
3.| Merchants 7
| Messengers 16
13 | Miller I
5 | Milliners and Dressmakers 28
8 | Musicians 2
1 | Pattern Makers.. 2 3
2 | Painters and Paperhangers 14

Photographers ...
Plumbers and Glico
Policemen ei
Porcelain Painters
Porters (general )

Neo MN

Potter Z
Publicans and Brewers
Railway Employés
Sadler as
Scholars and Students aa
Soldier ...
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Telegraphists eee
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6 Wheelwright eee
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TABLE VIL.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

COMPARATIVE RETURNS.

| | 1891. 1892.
Lending Library penises nea 3 376 589
New Books ie 38, za: ay 882 843
Total Books Ee a ae -s4|° T6RGG 16958
», Issues se i: Bee -<3] T3a594 134763
Average Daily Issue aed 2 si 518 516
Turnover of each Volume oo jn 8°27 7°94
Reference Library :
New Books bis Bae ao eo 254 342
Total Books =" = ae re 9322 9664
"3 - Lssues 2 aa ars ---| 13520 13384
Average Daily Issue a eae he 47 47
New Borrowers.. : =e ~et 1141 1082
Total Borrowers (approximate) _ bee =e] > ROG 7500
Numbers of Works issued per Borrower | ied Gs 17 97
Cards Cancelled a: ae tes oa 47 107
Overdue Books written for... ae een A471 514
Books Rebound and Repaired a =-| 4209 4128
GENERAL DATA.
Population (estimated to June, 1892) ... a: eis 95,908
Rateable Value (September, 1892)... a .-- £389,629
Amount of Rate Levied... ace ee = ONE PENNY
Amount produced by Rate _... cs ee «=x £1,600

Library Stock = ae 27°75 PER CENT. OF POPULATION

26

Donations to the Library.

AGENT GENERAL FoR VicroriA, THE—Victorian Year Book, 12 copies ;
Victoria Handbook.

AcENT GENERAL FOR TASMANIA, THE—Australian Year Book for 1892 ;
Tasmanian Official Record, 1892.

ALLEYN¢, SiR JoHN, Bart.—A Year’s “ Nature” ; ditto ‘‘ Engineering.”

ANDERSON ANDERSON & Co., Mrssrs.—‘“ Orient” Line Guide.

Austin, S. AND Sons, Messrs.—Various parts and Volumes of the
Philological Society’s ‘Transactions; List of Ballad Society’s
Publications.

BEMROSE AND Sons, Messrs.—Parccl of Red Books to complete set.

Bituinc, Mrs.—Scientific Materialism and Uitimate Conceptions.

Bopven, Henry, Esa.-—Three copies “ Wit and Wisdom” of Sir Wilfrid
Lawson.

BritisH ASSOCIATION, Hon. SecRETARY OF—Handbook of Cardiff and
District.

British Museum, TRusTrES oF—Reproduction of Prints in British
Museum. New Series, Part 4, Italian Prints, 16th Century;
Catalogue of Cuneiform Tablets, Vol. 2.

Browne, T. B., Esg.—Advertisers’ A B C, 1892.

Cappury BroHers, Messrs.—Two Copies “ Cocoa and all about il.”

CASSELL AND Co., Messrs.—Cassell’s Illustrated Almanac and Companion,

Cuier Liprantin, Free Public Library, Nottingham—Class List No. 17.

Minet ,, ne Camberwell — Catalogue.

“3 * Free __,, - Plymouth—Catalogue.
re i“ Pe x = Richmond, Surrey—Catalogue.

CLERK To THE HyTHE COMMISSIONERS, THE—Hythe, Folkestone and
Sandgate Pictorial.

Coppen Cxius, COMMITTEE OF THE—Two Copies of “ Industrial
Freedom.”

Court, S., Esa.—T'wo copies Nomad Archbutt’s paper on “ Dust.”

Curator, Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham—Annual Keport.

Leeds in

i 7 - St. Helen’s—Catalogue, Summer 1892.

Curriz, Str Donatp & Co.—Cruise of the Dunottar Castle ; South
Africa and how to reach it; Health: the Voyage to South Africa ;
Map of South Africa.

Cust, Rogert N. Esq., LL.D.—Africa Rediviva.

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27

Davis Henry, Esq.—Hebrew Accents, by Arthur Davis.

Dear AND Dumps INSTITUTE, COMMITTEE OF—Twelfth Annual Report.
DEAN AND Son, Messrs.—Export Merchant Shippers’ Directory.

DERBY CONSERVATIVE CLUB, COMMITTEE OF—‘“‘The Times” as published.

DERBYSHIRE ARCHAOLOGICAL AND NATURAL History SocrEry—Six
volumes ‘ Journal,” 1887-92.

Fisk, ‘T., Esg.—Adcock’s Engineer’s Pocket Book ; Skyring’s Builder’s
Price Book.

GILL, GEoRGE & Sons, MeEssrs.—Gill’s Students’ Geography.

GisBorNE, T. M., EsQ.—Four volumes and miscellaneous number-,
Journal of the Society of Arts.

Harcourt, Sir W. V., M.P.—Blue Books and Government Papers.
HEREFORD, ToOwN CLERK OF—IIllustrated Hereford.

Hopson, Mr. ALDERMAN, J.P.—Mello’s Handbook to the Geology of
Derbyshire ; Raphael’s Almanac, 1892 ; Livestock Journal Almanac,
1892; Land, its attractions and riches.

Hopces, liccis & Co., Mrssrs.—Dublin University Calendar, 1892 ;
Examination Papers, 1891.

Iuirre, Dr.—Fifteenth Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health
for Derby, 1891.

Leyton, F., Esg.—The Shadows of the Lake.

Liprary Reports from Aberdeen, Aston, Barrow-in-Furness, Battersea,
Belfast, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackp ol, Bolton, Bootle,
Bradford, Brentford, Brighton, Camberwell, Cambridge, Cardiff,
Chelsea, Cheltenham, Ch. ster, Clapham, Clerkenwell, Clitheroe,
Croydon, Darwen, Doncaster, Ealing, Folkestone, Fulham, Glasgow,
Great Yarmouth, Halifax, Hammersmith, Handsworth, Hanley,
Her ford, Lambeth, Leamington, Leeds, Leek, Leicester, Liverpool,
Loughborough, Manchester, Newport, Norwich, Nottingham,
Paddington, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Pieston, Richmond (Surrey),
Rochdale, Rotherham, Shakespeare Memorial Library (Stratford-
on-Avon), Sheffield, Smethwick, Southampton, South Kensington,
Southport, St. Helen’s, St. Margaret’s (Westminster), St.-Martin-in-
the-Fields, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland, Swansea,
Tynemouth, Walsall, Warrington, West Bromwich, Wigan,
Wimbledon, Wolverhampton.

Mitng, A. R., Esg.—Modern Science Unlocking the Bible ; Evolution
Illuminating the Bible.

Morris, J. 5. C., Esa.—Business Directory of London, 1892.

Naturat History Museum, S. KensincTon, DIRECTORS OF
of Birds, Volumes 16, 17, 20.

Newton & EskeEti, Messrs.—A B C Hotel Guide.
Octr, Dr.—British Association Reports, 1888, 1839, 1890. (3 Vols.)
ReGistraR, DuRHAM UNIVERsITY—Calendar for 1892.

Catalogue

. RyLanps, Dan, Messrs. — Illustrated Catalogue, No. 4.

28

SECRETARY, Congregational Union of England and Wales—Journal of
Proceedings.

Secretary, Derby County Council—Directory Technical Education
Committee, 1892-3.

SecreETARY, Glasgow and W. Scotland ‘Technical College — Calendar,
1892-3.

Secretary, Public Library, Melbourne—Vols. 20-21 Patent Indexes,
1885-6, Victoria.

SecRETARY, Imperial Institute—Year Book, 1892.

SeceETARY, Royal Colonial Institute —Proceedings, 1892.

SECRETARY, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children—Pamphlet :
“‘The Crown and the Child.”

SECRETARY, ‘Travelling Tax Abolition Committee—Two Volumes of the
Society’s Gazette.

SECRETARY, University College, Bristol—Calendar, 1892-3.
SELL, Henry, Esq —Dictionary of the World’s Press.

' SL#IGH, JOHN, Esg.—Portrait of Local Celebrity, “Joe Pick,” for
Derbyshire Scrap Book,

SOMERVILLE, ALEx, EsQa.—A Modern Apostle.
THaTCHER, Mr.—The Book of Mormon.

TruBNER & Co., Merssrs.—The Recent Depression in Trade; Fair
Representation.

UNIVERSITY CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE (per Messrs. W. B. Clive and
Co.)—Forty-six Vols. ‘Tutorial. Series.

VirTuE & Co., Messrs.—The Year’s Art, 1891.

Warp, JOHN, Esqg.—Pleasant Rambles Round Derby; Dale and its
Abbey.

20

Donations to the Museum.

British MusrtuM, TRUSTEES OF—Two Cases of Casts from British
Museum Engraved Stones.

Cappury AND Co., Messrs—Cabinet of Specimens illustrating the Manu-
facture of Chocolate.

FLETCHER, Dr.—Goldfinch-Mule (mounted).

GisBoRNE, T. M., Esg.—Cabinet and large number of geological and
mineralogical specimens.

GIsBoRNE, C. F., Esq.—Assegais, Knobkerries, Walking-sticks, &c., from
Zululand, Skins of Python and Puff Adder.

GARTHWAITE, Mr.—Specimens of Fossil Plants from Coal Measures.
Jounson, Mr.—Specimens of Fossil Plants from Coal Measures.
PuLLEN, Mr. G.—Quail’s Egg, found at Egginton.

SANGER, Lord GrorGeE—Crocodile and Baboon.

Sranessy, Miss—Old Derby One-pound Note.

Toms, Mr. Harotp W.—Three Bronze Coins.

WaTERFIELD, Mr. 7.—Iguana and Snakes.

Donations to the Hrt Gallery.

Josepy, FrELIx, Esq. (the Jate)—Framed copy of Photogravure portrait

; of himself; 58 water-colour drawings by J. Robertson and J.
Brewer; 24 black-and-white drawings by Jos. Farington, R.A., of
Derbyshire scenery, each with its attendant engraving; and about
150 specimens of Derby China, completing the “ Felix Joseph ”
collection.

STANEsBy, Miss—Ornamental Mirror.

Winter, Mr. Councittor—Framed Portraits of W. Mountford and J.
Rowse, Sen., two workmen at the Old China Factory.

30

Derby Sree

Abstract cf the Accounts for the

Dr. REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
Sa de
To Joiner’s, Plumber’s, and Gas Fitters Work .. Es eo tG

Locksmith’s Work, New Electric Bells, and Window Bars 1526706
Stone Paving : as Pes 6 eae
Painting and Cleaning Eibrarian’s House ee sig a eee Gs
Painting Reading Rooms.. 268 3 ie Rie)

SALARIES AND

W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator... -o. 23651grae
J. A. Miller, Assistant Librarian Jy: a -<*.. 5 eee
W. H. Walton - - se a os ifome 1S
E. J. Crowther 3 B ag i: pul @omlbgro
E. Brindley 3 a 5. Be t [25 nous
H. Burgoyne + 5 ... (5 weeks) .. k Loyee
W. Lowndes oy ire cesta TO
H. M. Haywood, Committee’ Clerk: “sx Sui .. hota
Porter’s Wages, and Assistant Cleaners .. Soe aes, G) oe
Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors ate ss an 7. 7a
4565 7 10

LIBRARY

New Books Jes ae es i 1.5 335.0 eee
Binding and Repairing Books use ee eo -<o) | U5 eee!
Binding Materials .. ‘ ata wee ate 3 oe ee
Palzeontographical Society’s Reports we 2c oe E686
Printing Post Card and other Notices ... a visto: 26 re
Printing Fines Books ats a aoe ake Bed 4 4 oe
Allibone’s Dictionary we iE Lg 5 te 6
Printing Supplementary Catalogue, No. 5 ae —- 27 Tpae
Printing ‘‘ Devonshire ” Catalogues ae oe ee MS
Binding Music ... oe sce ae 22 OO KO ira
Binding Patent Specifications son Eis aie =p 9 14,48

4545 15 3

ibrary, ce.

Year ending September 29th, 1592.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Rate Account

WAGES ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account

ACCOUNT.
By Sale of Catalogues...

», Fines upon Beater for Detention of Books toe

» Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards..
» Lost and Damaged Books
» Free Library Kate Account

565 7 10

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4545 15 3

32

De. READING AND NEWS
if s. de
To Magazines and Periodicals oe i ee - 207s
», Newspapers, Illustrated si oe &e, se aes es “5G shows
3 Wirectones.... : yee ay as 5 pew
5, Binding Magazines sit aor is sas | LOO MOMS
5, Printing Lists of Newspapers, &e. : we od 4 10 0
» Hire of Temporary Reading Room, &e. = aa Aria yA
4,122 16 to
MUSEUM
To Fossils and Antelope Purchased... be ae wa. SOG aes
» Mounting Specimens — PE oi ahi 6 15 46
. Repairing Damaged Case . Ee: : aes as 4 166
», Frames for Cases and Repairing Fittings ae 8 16 6
» Labels and Blocks for Cases 3 5 29408
», Carriage of Specimens 1 26
457 19 1
DERBY

To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the & one
Quarter to 25th December, 1891... 400 0 O
», Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, 1892 i «. 400 oO
, Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1892... nee <<. 400) #0mma
» Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1892 ... «.° 400 -o79e

33

ROOMS ACCOUNT. Cr.
£ = d
By Sale of Old Newspapers, &c._... a a om gong og
» Free Library Rate Account eee eae ade skoc EEGGES, VE
£122 16 10
ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Rate Account... Efe hi nag 7) NG » SE
eae an

CORPORATION.
By Treasurer, Free Library Rate, granted Nov. — ae 400 0 Oo
oy Ditto, granted February 3rd, 1892 ate 400 0 O
a Ditto, granted May 4th, 1892 ... ape se 3.8 «400° 50; fo
» Ditto, granted August 3rd, 1892 sis sue ww) ARO) G “e

£1600 0 o

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Dr.

34

Gas ...

Water

Coals:

Fire Insurance

Ironmongery sis

Plants, Bulbs, &c., for Garden
Petty Cash Payments by Librarian
Printing Annual Reports ... :
Various Printing and pees sie
Cleaning Windows .. -
Property Tax and House ‘Duty .
Miscellaneous Expenses
Commission Charged by Bankers
Clothing for Porter :
Winding Clock

National Telephone Co. Annual Subscription vs

Repairs and Alterations to Premises
Salaries and Wages

Library

Reading and News Rooms
Museum

Establishment

Balance

Balance .

*LIABILITIES :
Grants for Books (unexpended)

ESTABLISHMENT

i “Sonate
95 16 10
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BALANCE
233.19 4
4233 19 4

35
ACCOUNT. Cr.

By Derby Mechanics’ Institute, ar for En-

croachment i = aie Out 0
,, Interest allowed by Bankers us bs fo aoe oe ee
» Free Library Rate Account oes aoe <a :22 2BGEO = 8
#265 15 7
ACCOUNT.
By Balance brought forward . indy RQ Pubes ea
» Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Corporation 2 OGRE: Go
Arjoy7 12 .
SHEET.
By Free Library and Museum oe eee SS vr aaa A
4233 19 4

H. M. HAYWOOD, Cterk.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library
and Museum, for the year ending September 29th, 1892, and hereby
certify that they are correct.—Dated this 25th day of October, 1892.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation

a ee \ Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

WILLIAM HART, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

36

Verbhy Corporation

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Or. WAGES
A Seeds

To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman Pe so (a)
», Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors ... asic ses ame 3. ee
£83 7a6

REPAIRS AND

To Joiners’ and Plumbers’ Work Sa ie ae oe 3 16 05

Feo

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

‘Yo Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c., and obtaining

Loans... ws coc es aS ats Ro te) Re

4219 5 8

ESTABLISHMENT

To Fire Insurance .... a, nae nee zoe Lee 53 grG

pee GxalS istic siete aa ae Fe ana “oe Bee 22. TGieO

x eOaL.5 See oe ao te Sex ee cp! 6 @, 46

», lronmongery abe ae ae Sie sis ab: 3 16 6

- Advertising ... Be et 2 mee A oo

,, Printing, Stationery, and Posting .. oe dee i. 40 aig

,, Printing Catalogues x be as oF soe} BO Temes

», Hire of Piano for Concerts Pur 5 oie sa 7 “Ale

», Petty Cash Payments by Curator .. : 19 14 4
», Interest, Commission, and Cheque Books charged by

Bankers a fe a < fe 4 10
» Property Tax z
»» Miscellaneous Expenses ... or S08 ae one 2
», Curtains for Gallery Roof .. ao =s ae 516
», Printing Catalogue of “ Felix Joseph” Collection ; 9
», Printing and Mounting Labels wae 4

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37

Art Gallery.

Year ending September 19th, 1892.

ACCOUNT. Cr.
Js: ad.

By Art Gallery Account nae Fe ass nie ger WOR a 6
£83 8 6

ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account ere see Be oe =o 3 1S Rt

PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account soe “ Es are Foy, | KOT ee
£219 5 8
ACCOUNT.
By Advertisements in Catalogues... eee Mme Oe}
», Sale of Catalogues... wae re ae phic “(0
5 a) AOE ES
» Derby Art Union, Oak Frames for a ee
(Repayment) .. - ss = i 6
» Art Gallery Account xa tes ae See Aco)

38

DERBY CORPORATION

fe (Ss
To Balance brought forward ... ane eee ng os. | 340 eee

A314 hi

ART GALLERY

To Wages se ae ace Sas oe os OS ene
» Repairs and Alterations ware ne ae By its iah
» Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &e. od a< (2EQU yee
», Establishment A ae Eee aes a os EAA eg
LASR oe

BALANCE.

To Art Gallery Revenue Account, Balance 1891 s+ Oh 12) gO
», Ditto, 1892 a8 bs Lae rea Se ... §22 Oe

4322 Toes

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ACCOUNT.
A Sed
By Derby Corporation, Amount owing to Banker
at 29th September, 1891 ... ke OR CET
» Balance carried forward ... s6e rer GO 2) 0
——- 314 II II

L314 152s

REVENUE ACCOUNT.
By AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1891-2.

Receipts at Turnstile.. ike ASL On FO
Commission on Pictures Sold ae ZOROMAG
———— jo 6 6
3) SPRING EXHIBITION, 1892.
Receipts at Turnstile se > ey a
Commission on Pictures sold ce FASE 9
Se ae
5» SUMMER EXHIBITION, 1892.
Receipts at Turnstile ie ie he es ge
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H. M. HAYWOOD, CLERK.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Ait Gallery
for the year ending 29th September, 1892, and hereby certify that they
are correct.

Dated this 25th day of October, 1892.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.

aie oe aac i Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

WILLIAM HART, PRES RAs by the Mayor.
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Mr. Councittor W. H. MARSDEN, J.P., Mayor, L£x- Officio.
Mr. ALDERMAN HOBSON, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN LONGDON, J.P. Rev. G. HUNSWORTH, M.A.

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Art Gallery Committee.

Mr. Councittor W. H. MARSDEN, J.P., Mayor, Ex-Officio.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

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Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

" Assistant Librarians.
Miss J. A. MILLER. Mr. W. H. WALTON.
Miss ETHEL J. CROWTHER. WILLIAM LOWNDES.

W. LOUIS COLTMAN.

Art Gallery Attendant.
J. FOLEY.

Porter.
GEORGE PULLEN.

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Borough of Derby.

TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

free Library and Museum Committee,
for the Year ended September goth, 1893.

HE Free Library and Museum Committee, in presenting their

Twenty-Second Annual Report to the Council, are glad to be

able to say that the Institution under their charge is in a prosperous
condition, and is doing its work successfully.

The issue of books for the year, particularly in the Lending Depart-
ment, shows a marked increase which is very gratifying, the issues now
reaching a daily average of over six hundred. The new books added
during the year number g19, and the replacements of worn-out books
amount to 355, making a total of 1,274 books purchased during the
year. It has not been thought necessary to publish an additional
supplementary Catalogue, but type-written lists of the books added are
shown in the Delivery Room. Those who wish for further information
respecting the Library are referred to the Librarian’s Report, and the
exhaustive tables which accompany it.

The building is in a good state of repair. In view of the introduc-
tion of the Electric Light, the painting and re-decoration of the Museum
and Library have been deferred for a time, but these will shortly be
proceeded with. The completion of the Electric Lighting installation
is now only a matter of a few days, and will probably be completed by
the time this Report is before the Council. The Committee feel sure
they have acted in the best interests of the Institution in incurring this
expense, as a great saving will be effected in the charges for painting
and decoration, as well as in bookbinding; while the amount of benefit
both to the staff and to the visitors in the way of better light and

increased purity of atmosphere can scarcely be over-estimated.

The cost of the installation will probably be about £370, and the
Committee are glad to say that they will be able to pay this, and also

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for the necessary cleaning to follow, without either botrowing the money
or crippling the usefulness of the Institution. £240 has already been
paid the Contractor from the amount which appears as balance in hand
on September 29th, and the remainder will just about meet all charges,
and enable the Committee to start fairly on the next year’s work. The
special thanks of the Committee and the Council are due to the small
Sub-Committee which has supervised all the details of the Electric
Lighting, the members of which have devoted to the task a considerable
amount of time and trouble.

The best thanks of the Committee are also due to all those who
have sent gifts of books and periodicals to the Institution during the
past year, and they also desire to place on record here their complete
satisfaction with the way in which the staff discharge their duties, a
satisfaction which they believe is shared by the general public.

In the early part of the present year, the Chairman, Mr. Alderman
Hobson, intimated to the Committee that failing health compelled him
to ask that some relief might be afforded him from the necessity of
attending all the meetings of the Committee, and Mr. Councillor Bot-
tomley was consequently appointed Vice-Chairman. They have now, at
the close of the year, received with very great regret a further intimation
that Mr. Hobson wishes to relinquish altogether the office he has held
ever since the foundation of the Institution. The Committee feel that,
in the face of the Chairman’s earnest wish, they cannot do otherwise
than bow to his decision, which they are sure has been the result of
much consideration on his part. They therefore accept his resignation
with the greatest regret, but think that the resolution given below, which
was unanimously passed at their meeting this day, should be placed on
record, as an appendix to this Report.

On behalf of the Committee,
WILLIAM HOBSON,

CHAIRMAN.

COPY OF RESOLUTION REFERRED TO ABOVE.

“‘ That this Committee receives the resignation of Mr. Alderman Hobson, J.P., with very
great regret. They desire to place on record their sense of the great services he
has rendered the Institution of which he has been Chairman for twenty-three years,
and they feel that his unremitting attention to its interests hns done much to place
it in its present prosperous condition, They are sorry for the cause which has led
to his resignation and earnestly hope that rest may bring him improvement in
health, and that he may find in the evening of his days some solace in the remem-
brance of the good work he has done in the service of an Institution the success of
which has always been dear to his heart.”

October 30th, 1893.

To the Chairman and Members of the Derby Free
Library and Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,

It gives me very much pleasure to lay before you my Eighth
Annual Report. The number of books in the Lending Library now
reaches 17,402, against 16,958 last year; the total issues amount to
145,177, against 134,763, an increase of nearly 10,500; and the daily
average issue has risen from 515 to 560. The increase has been a steady
one throughout the year, and applies to every month alike, and all classes
of books have shared in the increased demand. The new books added
number 785 ; and out of 659 books withdrawn as worn out, 355 have been
replaced by new copies ; the remainder, principally three volume novels of
‘ancient date, have had their places declared as vacant, and will be replaced
by something better. Twenty-two volumes have been lost and paid for,
two only have been totally lost, while thirteen coming from infected houses
have been destroyed. The plan we have followed for some years with
regard to the last-named class continues to work well, and the public may
use the Library with confidence without any fear of infection. I am glad
to say once more that on the whole the books are very well used, instances
of wilful damage being rare, but we still have to suffer through occasional
acts of carelessness or thoughtlessness, particularly on rainy days, when
books are occasionally brought in very wet, when a little care would have
kept them dry.

The Reference Library stock now numbers 9,798 works, of which 134
have been added during the past year, and no volumes have been with-
drawn. The Committee exercise great care in the selection of the new
books in this department, and are most anxious to keep the Reference
Library thoroughly up to date, particularly with regard to Scientific works.
They would be very glad, for the sake of both departments of the Library,
to receive suggestions from the public as to books which might be pur-
chased, and would like to see the fullest use made of the Proposal Forms
to be found in the Reading Rooms, merely asking that all who use them
should take care to ascertain that the books proposed are not already in
the Library, which at present is not always done. The Specifications of
Patents are still very largely consulted, and the Text-books presented by
the University Correspondence College are greatly used by students
preparing for various examinations.

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The number of new borrowers during the year is about the same as
usual, nearly 1,100, and I should fancy that the number of those using
the Library is greater than ever. The number of cards cancelled through
deaths or removals is only 107, but the number of borrowers who with-
draw without notice is considerable, and the number of those who only
borrow intermittently is larger still, so that the actual number of borrowers
using the Library at any given time is rather difficult to gauge with cer-
tainty. The number of books re-bound has been 534, and the number
passing through our binder’s hands for other reasons—repairs great or
small, numbering, lettering, labelling, &c.,—-is no less than 3,171.
Reference to the tables will show many other interesting facts in con-
nection with the working of the Library.

The occupations of our borrowers are as various as ever, as a
reference to Table 6 will show. The large number described as of no
occupation are, I believe, principally housewives, and the term is in their
case to a great extent a misnomer. I again give a table showing the
districts from which our borrowers come, the last thousand being thus
distributed :—

Number

WARD. Namber of | t© be expected

Borrowers. erent
Arboretum ... "4 Bee 123 166
Babington ... oa bt 155 121
Becket aac in See 217 196
Castle aa iat! fas wa 76 114
Derwent... Aye ve: 61 63
Friar Gate ... sas cas 128 III
King’s Mead ae Foc 118 143
Litchurch ... 360 DBD 122 83

Becket, Babington, Friar Gate, and Litchurch Wards furnish considerably
more than their quota of readers, the last-named nearly half as many
again as might be expected. Derwent Ward has about the proper number,
and the remaining wards fall below. Castle Ward shows, however, a
marked improvement on last year’s figures.

The News Rooms are, if possible, more used than ever, and there
is little to complain of in the behaviour of those who use them. I have
always found that a word of caution is sufficient if anyone is found trans-
gressing ; and I believe that the great majority of those who use the rooms
are as anxious for good order as I am myself. The year has not
passed over without a few petty thefts, but even these have been less than

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usual, and I hope that I may ere long have to report a clean sheet in this
respect.

The only additions made to the Museum during the year have been a
small collection of Geological and Archzeological specimens purchased
from the Trustees of the Museum at Brampton, near Chesterfield. The
Mineral and Geological collections have been more made use of by
students during the past year than I have ever known them; and the
visitors to the Museum generally show no diminution.

As your Librarian I attended the Annual Meeting of the Library
Association, held this year at Aberdeen, and derived much profit therefrom.
I had while there the honour of being elected, for the third time, a Member
of the Council of the Association, and I have been since elected as
Chairman of the North Midland Library Association for the ensuing year.
I accept both appointments as much as a testimony to the importance
of the Institution which I represent, as a compliment to myself.

The principal members of our staff have remained unchanged during
the past year. I cannot speak too highly of the way in which they discharge
their duties, and I believe they do their best to serve both you and the
public faithfully. I desire also to express the obligation I feel toward the
Press of the town for their ready co-operation in all that tends to the
benefit of the Institution; and, lastly, to yourselves for the uniform

kindness and consideration I receive at your hands.

I remain, Gentlemen,

Very faithfully yours,

WILLIAM CROWTHER,
LIBRARIAN AND CURATOR.
October 30th, 1893.

Oo

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ELEVENTH ANNUAL “REPOR®

OF

Che Corporation Art Gallery Committee.

mee Art Gallery Committee have much pleasure in presenting their
Eleventh Annual Report to the Town Council. The Gallery has
been open during the past year 239 days, as compared with 278 days
in 1892, and the number of visitors is shown in the following table :—

1891-92.| 1892-93.
Visitors to Autumn Exhibition ... ..| 20027 | 17399
ne Spring As 402 ...| 20648 17456
nC Summer ss fea ...| 11289 | 11290
Total Visitors 508 s| 51964 | 46145
Total Days Open by Payment ... ¥e 194 156
A +3 Free ~ sss ae sae 84 83
Total Days Open ... ees 278 239

Average on Paying Days... uh nape sks} 85°
3 Free Days... Bi ...| 437°3 | 396°4

These figures, the Committee venture to think, are quite satisfac-
tory, varying but little from those of 1892. The average attendance on
the free days is rather less, and on the paying days a little more than
last year, but the total number of visitors is more by fifteen thousand
than it was three years ago. The largest attendance on a free day was
802, and on a paying day 347, both days being in Whit-week.

The amount to be asked from the Council is £6 more than last
year. The Gallery having been open for six weeks less accounts for a
diminution of the same amount in the turnstile receipts, while Commis-
sion on sale of Pictures is £20 less. ‘The Committee, however, think,
considering the long depression of trade, they have’ been fortunate in
disposing of pictures to the Catalogue value of £515 16s. The sale
of Catalogues steadily increases,

It

The Autumn Exhibition was very good in quality, and the Art
Union in connection with it realised £105 6s.

In the Spring Exhibition, a number of Continental pictures were
again added, much to the improvement of the collection, and the thanks
of the Committee are due to the proprietors of the Hanover Gallery
for kindly lending these from their collection. Special thanks are also
due to H. Evans Broad, Esq., M.P., for the loan of the fine picture
presented to him, and painted by Professor Herkomer, R.A.

The Summer Exhibition consisted of pictures kindly lent by private
owners, mostly residing in this neighbourhood, and proved a great
success. The Committee are under obligation to those gentlemen who
so kindly responded to their request for loans, and, as the experiment
was so successful, they, when a sufficient time has elapsed, hope to
repeat it. Among those residing at a distance who kindly contributed
were John Aird, Esq., M.P., J. Fellows, Esq. (of West Bromwich), E.
M. Kidd, Esq. (of Nottingham), Mrs. W. J. Smith (of Lichfield), Messrs.
A. and F. Pears, and the Proprietors of the “Graphic.”

The Exhibition now in progress has thus far been very satisfactory,
no fewer tian 8,100 visitors having passed the turnstiles during the
four weeks it has been open. It may be mentioned that, as a proof of
the growing estimation in which the Gallery is held by artists, the
Hanging Committee had about seven hundred pictures submitted to
them for this Exhibition, but the space at their disposal only allowed
of about four hundred and thirty being selected.

The annual change of objects on loan from the South Kensington
Museum took place at the usual time, and the cases now contain some
excellent specimens of wrought iron work, pottery, and electrotypes of
‘armour. The Committee desire to acknowledge the readiness with which
any suggestion they make as to suitable objects for loan is acted upon by
the Museum authorities, and anxiety evinced to send such objects as may
be useful to the various industries of the town and neighbourhood.

The eighth season of Promenade Concerts, organised by the Curator,
took place during last winter. Eighteen Concerts were held, attended
by over 3,400 persons, and yielded, as usual, a substantial profit. As
a new feature, three Literary evenings were introduced in the series,
when short lectures were given by the Curator on the life and works of
Tennyson, Longfellow, and Shakespeare, and were interspersed with
musical illustrations. The Lectures having proved so successful, further

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experiments in the same direction will be made during the coming
season. The best thanks of the Committee are due to the ladies and
gentlemen who kindly gave their services on these occasions, and also
to His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Councillor Marsden, J.P.), the Ex-
Mayor (Mr. Councillor Harrison, J.P.), and to Lieut.-Col. Buchanan,
J.P., who respectively presided at the Literary evenings.

By far the greatest event in the history of the Gallery during the past
year has been the installation of the Electric Light. This has now been in
operation for about three weeks, and the improvement in the lighting is
very effective, and will without doubt eventually cause a considerable
saving in painting and decorating the Gallery, and less deterioration to the
valuable works of art.

In conclusion, the Committee desire to place on record the zeal
displayed by the Curator for the welfare of the Art Gallery, and their
opinion that to his well-directed efforts much of its success is mainly due.

On behalf of the Committee,

WILLIAM BEMROSE,
October 30th, 1893. CHAIRMAN.

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TABLE VI.

Occupations of the Last Thousand of the
Hew Borrowers,

Actress :

Agents and Collectors

Apprentices and Shop Assistants

Architects, Draughtsmen, and
Designers af

Artist ...

Bailiffs ..

Bakers and Confectioners

Barristers, Solicitors, &c.

Boiler Makers.. :

Bookbinders, Printers,
Compositors

Booksellers and Stationers

Boot Makers ...

Box Makers

Builders, Bricklayers, “Masons,
and Plasterers

Butchers : wie oe

Carpenters, Joiners, Cabinet
Makers, and Upholsterers

Carriage and Waggon Builders

Chemists and Druggists

Clergymen and Ministers

Clerks and Book-keepers

Commercial Travellers

Cooper

Corn Factor

Domestic Servants

Drapers

Dyers ...

Electricians... a oe

Engineers, Moulders, Smiths,
Fitters,and Engine Drivers

Engraver vos

Errand and Office Boys

Factory Hands

Farmers :

Gardeners and Green- ‘grocers...

Grocers and Provision Dealers

Grooms, Coachmen, & Drivers

Hairdressers *

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| Reporter :
| Scientific Instrument Maker ..
| Scholars and Students

| Tailors, Hatters, and ice
| Teachers and Pupil tees

Housekeepers...
Inspector ae 2 ae I
Labourers

Librarian

Managers of Works
Matron : d
Medical Prcuiiones®
Merchants

Messengers 5 apis
Milliners and Dressmakers af, oa
Musicians

Nurse ... : A
Painters and Paperhangers ae
Plumbers and Glaziers
Polisher :

Porcelain Dealer

Porters (General)

Postmen, &c. ...

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Railway Employés

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TABLE VII.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

COMPARATIVE RETURNS.

1892. 1893.
Lending Library eee ace pe 589 355
New Books ... He vis 843 785
Total Books.. aes ae ---| 16958 |! 17402
e Issues ... ae on .--| 134763 | 145177
Average Daily Issue ... Pee He 516 560°5
Turnover of each Volume #3 wis 7°94 8°34
Reference Library :
New Books ... ae an baa 342 134
Total Books... =i & wigs 9664 9798
isi. gISSUES ee ee aes el | LOA. 14627
Average Daily Issue ... aes rae 47 51
New Borrowers ... ae st 1082 1099
Total Borrowers (approximate) oe oe 7500 7500
Numbers of Works issued per Borrower Real Wala itoy, 19°36
Cards Cancelled ... dee tee 2 107 ce
Overdue Books written for... se Ru 514 514
Books Rebound and Repaired +. Pe 4128 3705
GENERAL DATA.
Population (estimated to June, 1893) ace w+ 975341
Rateable Value (September, 1893) ... is 4 390,833
Amount of Rate Levied ... es Son ONE PENNY
Amount produced by Rate eae rE ... 1,600

Library Stock ... gu 27°92 PER CENT. OF POPULATION

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Donations to the Library.

AcENT GENERAL FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA, THE—Western Australia in .
1801.

AGENT GENERAL FOR QUEENSLAND, THE—Letters from Queensland.
AGENT GENERAL FOR VICTORIA, THE—Victorian Year Book for 1892.
ALLEYNE, SIR JoHN, Bart.—A Year's “Nature” ; ditto ‘“‘Engineering,” 1892.

Art GALLERY AND Museum Reports from Birmingham, Herkomer School,
Horniman Museum.

BLAKENEY, Wm. J., Ese.—Vol. ro of Letters of Registration.

BoyLe & Co., Mrssrs.—Two Copies of “A Sanitary Crusade through the
East and Australasia.

Brampton, Messrs. WALTER & Co.—Specimen of a Patent Newspaper
File and Magazine Case.

Briscoxz, J. Porrer, Esg.—Two Derbyshire Pamphlets.
Browne, T. B., Esa.—The Advertisement Press of Great Britain.
CassELL & Co., Ltp., Mrssrs.—Cassell’s Illustrated Almanac for 1893.

Cox, ArTHUR, Esa—Volume 15 of the Journal of the Derbyshire
Archeological and Natural History Society.

Epiror oF “THE News ”—Volume of “The News,” and Summer Numbers
of ‘Hand and Heart,” ‘‘ Home Words,” and ‘‘ The Day of Days.”

EHRENFECHTER, C. A., Esa.—Technical Study in the Art of Piano Playing.

ELKincTon, Messrs., Lrp.—Reproductions of Carved Ivories. Inventory
of Reproductions in Metal.

Fisk, Francis, Esq.—Adcock’s Engineer’s Pocket Book ; Skyring’s
Builder’s Price Book for 1893.

Foster, Miss Emiry—“ Victims to Custom.”

FrowbE, Henry, Esg.—Bombay, 1885 to 1890: a Study in Indian
Administration.

Gray, J. C., Esg.—Annual Report of the Co-operative Society, Ltd.
Harpincuam, G. G. M., Esg.—Two Pamphlets on “ Patents for Inven-
tions.”

Hosson, Witt1am, Esq., J.P.—Livestock Annual for 1893; Agricultural
Annual for 1893 ; Four Books (Bemrose’s Technical Series).

Hones, Ficcts & Co., Mrssrs.—Dublin University Calendar, 1893;
Examination Papers, 1892.

Howarp Association, THE—Penological and Preventive Principles.

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IuiFFE, WILLIAM, Esg.—Sixteenth Annual Report of the Medical Officer
of Health for Derby, 1892.

Jepuson, H., Esg.—The Platform.

LisrARy Reports from Aberdeen, Aston, Battersea, Belfast, Birkenhead,
Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bootle, Bradford, Brentford,
Bristol, Burslem, Buxton, Camberwell, Cambridge, Chelsea, Chelten-
ham, Chester, Clapham, Clerkenwell, Coventry, Croydon, Darwen,
Ealing, Folkestone, Fulham, Glasgow, Gosport, Great Yarmouth;
Hammersmith, Handsworth, Hanley, Holborn, Kendal, Leek,
Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Norwich,
Nottingham, Portsmouth, Preston, Richmond (Surrey), Salford,
Sheffield, Smethwick, Southport, St. Helen’s, St. Leonard (Shore-
ditch), St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Stafford, Swansea, Tynemouth,
Walsall, Warrington, West Ham, Westminster, Wolverhampton.

May, W. A., Esg.—Volume 2 of “ Farm, Field, and Fireside.”

McMittan, A. J., Eso.—Three copies of ‘‘ Manitoba Official Information
for Investors and Settlers, 1893” ; Sunny Manitoba.

Morris, J. S. C., Esg.—Morris’s Business Directory, 1893.

NIGHTINGALE, Mrs.—Memoir of Timothy Hackworth.

ORPHAN’s PRINTING PREss, THE—George Fox and his Friends; The
Offices of the Holy Spirit.

Oxrorp UNIvERsITty Press, THE—Clyde and Strathnairn (Rulers of
India Series).

Raprorp, J. T., Esg.—Nine Derbyshire Pamphlets.

REGISTRAR OF PATENTS, QUEENSLAND—Letters of Registration, Volume 9,
1881.

Roy, Branpon, Esg.—Guy Mervyn.

SECRETARY, Durham University—University Calendar, 1893.

SECRETARY, Emigrants’ Information Office—Emigrant’s Information Hand-
books, 1892.

SECRETARY, Institute of Civil Engineers—Regulations and List of Mem-
bers, 1893.

SECRETARY, Queen’s College, Belfast—Calendar, 1893-4.

SECRETARY of State for India—-Volumes 30 and 37 of ‘‘ The Sacred Books
of the East.” :

SECRETARY, University College, Bristol—Calendar, 1893-4.

SHORTHOUSE, E., Esg.—Present to Youths and Young Men.

SLEIGH, JOHN, Esg.—Ashbourn and the Valley of the Dove; Handbook
of Proverbs ; Reflections ; Archaic Dictionary ; Coats of Arms.

THompson, Mrs. PErcy—Memoir of Sydney Gilchrist Thomas.

Unswortu, Rev. WM.—The Marriage Knot Wisely Tied; The Aggressive
Character of Christianity ; The Brotherhood of Men; Self Culture
and Self Reliance ; The King’s People.

UNIVERSITY CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE, Tutorial Series (per Messrs. W.
B. Clive & Co.)—Manual of Ethics; London Matriculation Direc-

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tory, Jan., 1893; London Int. Science and Preliminary Directory,

July, 1892; Inter. and B.A. French Papers ; Higher Greek Reader ;

Magnetism and Electricity, Text-book of; Latin Grammar, A;

English Language, The; London Matriculation Directory, June,
1893 (2 copies); London Inter. Arts Directory, July, 1893 ; London

Inter. Science Directory, July, 1893; English History, 1485-1603,

Text-book of; English Literature, 1558-1660, Text-book of; His-

tory of Rome, The Teutorial ; Biology, Text-book of—Vertebrata ;

Mensuration of the Simpler Figures. Also “The University

Correspondent,” supplied weekly, monthly, and yearly. Pamphlets, ©
leaflets, &c.

Voysry, Rev. C., B.A.—The Sling and the Stone; The Mystery of Pain,
Death, and Sin.

Woop, Sir Henry TRUEMAN—Official Handbook of the Royal Commis-
sion for the Chicago Exhibition, 1893.

Donations to the Museum.

Cotton, Mr., BALLARAT—Mineralogical Specimens from Australia.
KE.tLy, Mrs.—A Hippocamp.
Norton, Mrs.—Skin of a Snake.

Donations to the Hrt Gallery.

Hancock, J., Esa., WoRcESTER—Early Derby Cup and Saucer.
Jackson, Mrs.—Old Cup and Saucer.

Abstract: of Accounts.

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Derby Free

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
aS

To ea s, Plumber’s, and Gas Fitter’s Work y Wb Tait
, Locksmith’s Work, and eee Electric Bells .. 2 3 LO

Hp ’ Builder’ s Work fs Pile) Yotieg (9)

Lor Teas

SALARIES AND

To W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator 240°. 8
,», J. A. Miller, Assistant Librarian... sa 65 0. SG
;, W. H. Walton, 5 55 nes 78 0 Oo
93 ue J. Crowther, ‘5 53 ae a Be at Z5STOmEO
» E. Brindley, 3 Ns ae wx (2 weeks) ..- I~ 27500
», W. Lowndes, i ; ae; awe Hae a 18... oe
» Js. Webster, 3 Fe aa, ..- (9 months)... | sourenia
» W. L. Coltman 35 «. (13 weeks) /.. . 3-18 40
» H. M. Haywood, Committee ‘Clerk a Vee ; 40. 0) 10
,», Porter’s Wages, and Assistant Cleaners 70) -Onm@
,», Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors 4 9

4559 8 6
LIBRARY

To New Books ... 304 6 96
,, Binding and Repairing Books lil Fag
,, Binding Materials 4 12,0
,, Paleontographical Society’s Reports t To
,, Printing Post Card and other Notices 13 June
,, Printing Fines Books ; 4 Aa
,, Printing “ Devonshire ” Catalogues 2 I5eue

A44l 13 11

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“Library, &c.

Year ending September 29th, 1893.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT.

_ By Free Library Rate Account

WAGES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Rate Account

ACCOUNT.

y Sale of Catalogues ..

», Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards
», Lost and Damaged Books ...
_», Free Library Rate Account

_,, Fines upon Readers for Detention = Books

559 8 6

Comnonm an
H

Aw ~r HW

- OO OnN HE

Laan 1g 11

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Dr. READING AND NEWS
, L,. tsa
To Magazines and Periodicals... aps sae se -,. - 3e eee
», Newspapers, Illustrated Papers &c. as sos -o0). SO aes
», Directories ... ee : Bs ane — ais Ve. 10
‘,) Gham Pads® =.2 ze ee Ane oS eae aes 3 igaao
£104 SaaS
MUSEUM
To Specimens Purchased re ee ass ied ade cee ere
», Mounting Specimens oe = si os oe 5) (ogra
, Repairing Damaged Case .. ie oe oi ue 1: eee
, Labels toriGases: ... Las oe ae ae ae 3 1349
, Fittings for ditto... es ae Dep ae as 2 Onan
#21 7 9
DERBY

To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the aa one
Quarter to 25th December, 1892... 400 0 O
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, 1893 ... ieuil: hin 400) omnes
,,, Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1893 at ae j2: 400. Cuma
, Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1893 a «2 400 O9NG

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ROOMS ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Old Newspapers, &c.
,, Free Library Rate Account

ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account

CORPORATION.

By Treasurer, Free Library Rate, hee aie Nov. 9th, ee
_,, Ditto, granted February 1st, 1893 ..

,, Ditto, granted May 3rd, 1893

_,, Ditto, granted August 2nd, 1893 .

Cr,
DEG!
413 3
99 190 7

£104)" 3 10
21.7 9
#21 7 9
400 0 0
400 0 oO
400 0 O
400 © ©

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Dr. ESTABLISHMENT
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‘Vo Gas css =i ant = ie as a a) TOS \ pene
»,. Water she sit ee Bee EAs isa a: 4 12" 40
#5. Meal... oe ee bi Set soe Sie Rema eo,
,» Fire Insurance a ae ae Sat ot soe Cy 7 ea eaO
», lronmongery oe ane ome aheie 2° (Qua
», Plants, Bulbs, &c. for Garden Bo S an ae 3 196
», Petty Cash Payments by Librarian vin ae <4 935 tome
», Printing Annual Reports... See dist oe so: LOO —EO
», Various Printing and Stationery... _ Bae | 2 eee
», Cleaning Windows ... ay see sits ss | L2aOmNO
», Property Tax and House Duty Rae act Be io = SL S2aG
»» Miscellaneous Expenses : 35 “OMmEe
», Cheque Books and Commission Charged by Bankers 412 4
5, Clothing for Porter .. 3 To ws
»» Winding Clock 3 068s
», National Telephone Co. Annual Subscription 5 5 8
», Cork Carpet for Library ee wah a: SA eaee
», Type Writer and Case a sad oe sae we? 20 Gane
4309 17 3

RATE

To Repairs and Alterations to Premises ons as a2" “Soe
», Salaries and Wages ... ase oe bi bh 2) S50" oes
», Library aor ae noe oe ww. (340 Gy
», Reading and News Rooms.. me eae wee ake vas» (QO) tOmaey
» Museum is bas sie nce Sed ae AEE 21° 7G
», Establishment Le Mes 1% i ane «hh 305 Sea eae
» Balance Bee eile Rae Soe ane Ae as 477 oe
41833 19 4

BALANCE

*,, Balance a — 08 Sa FEE ee i | AT
3 LAT 18, Gi

*LIABILITIES :
Electric Lighting... a be sz ee wet) 970,05-)104.

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ACCOUNT. ; Cr,
hse
By Derby Mechanics’ Institute, Acknowledgment for En-
croachment 33 ae a 5 AS eas Cink vs
», Interest allowed by Bankers aa Meee Sakute Soe Aone!
. 5, Free Library Rate Account sn on ans at gog ne tne
4309 17 3
ACCOUNT.
By Balance brought forward... sey i oe oie BSS Oe A
»» Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Corporation is0e LOC" OF To
41833 19 4.
SHEET.
By Free Library and Museum... me te sz «5 477 18) 7
4477 18 7

H. M. HAYWOOD, C erx.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library and
Museum, for the year ending September 29th, 189 3, and hereby certify that
they are correct.—Dated this 25th day of October, 1893.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.
nae AE wORD, ; Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

JAMES PATRICK DOHERTY, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

3°

Derby Corporation

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. WAGES
i> 38: ai,

To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman <<: . 9Q=tguee
,» Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors ... aoe i tee 3 ghee
£82 "b%o

REPAIRS AND

To Plumbers Work _... wis evi sos dk ss 4 265
, Notice Boards a ia wie aS 0 ae 1) LOsnO
», Seats in Gallery... oe ar ‘ac Ben a A T2eR6

£10 188

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

To Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c., and obtaining
Loans... See re a, ae sine Re

£227 15 3a

ESTABLISHMENT
To Fire Insurance She ace ade ee ‘ies “se 5 Ase
a ee = “oe nas Soe wa site a | S26 ED
5, Goal... eis me Gas sas ie MS ast 3 7s
,, Llronmongery se ve oe ree BAe ea A TAmES
,, Advertising .. : Usk ve soe 3210710
,», Printing, Stationery, and Posting . ane ae ia . 39; 700s
,, Printing Catalogues... ai si aS ao te. 239 toque
» Hire of Piano for Concerts.. Ab aah Hee ste 7 Cae
,, Petty Cash Payments by Curator hi 18: Gots
,, Interest, PRUEIOR, and alan Books charged by
Bankers os ‘ TO) 13s
», Property Tax a ; sinc te oe 2, TORO
», Glass for Picture: ‘The Orrery eee le pee A 3 17 ae

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Alct Gallery.

Year ending September 29th, 1893.

ACCOUNT. Cr.
en Sa ds

By Art Gallery Account oa ve ae Ren ose) eae GaG
£82-6 6

ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account Bee fo ae ws CM ome ang!
Alo 18 11
PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account ide Bt: aide =A bxd, = 229 OR a

f227 15 35

ACCOUNT.
By Advertisements in Catalogues cu ae Peed. ECS
4, Sale of Catalogues ... ne Re a 20 If 6
- —— 45459
», Art Gallery Account ace Sas sie ue nay EEO. 4 7g

4155 8 g

ga

Dr. DERBY CORPORATION
LS
To Balance brought forward ... ase ois ae 3 Z22e0eere

£322 18 8

ART GALLERY

To Waves see a oe sie obs a “SZ EGIG
5, Repairs and Wee tare nee nee = eee LOOM ine

5, Collection and Carriage of Pictures, ieee at -<e 22a sEE

», Establishment das eae on ee ae 4, | FLO eAgO

LAgt oa

BALANCE

To Art Gallery Revenue Account is ae ana 00 320 ages

4328 17 3

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ACCOUNT. Cr.
sed

By Derby Corporation, Amount ne to Banker at 29th
September, 1892... te : ee a 32218 8
A322 18 8

REVENUE ACCOUNT.
By AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1892-3.

Receipts at Turnstile.. ay LBA TPS
Commission on Pictures sold. Si t4 32" 9
. = 49 ES
}, SPRING EXHIBITION, 1893.
Receipts at Turnstile... axe we A SO ae
Commission on Pictures sold 2 Eo. 'G
= 4E 3.11
3 SUMMER EXHIBITION, 1893.
Receipts at Turnstile... Sc Sc a. eect ee ao
5, Balance (deficiency) Shr oa ai se aay Gene, a
EASE G7
SHEET.
_ By Treasurer (amount owing) ... aos oem : ti Qa aw gees
4328 17 3

H. M. HAYWOOD, CLERK.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Art Gallery
for the year ending z9th September, 1893, and hereby certify that they
are correct.

Dated this 25th day of October, 1893.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.
GEORGE FROST,

JAMES HARWOOD ‘ Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

JAMES PATRICK DOHERTY, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

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lism OF GOMMINMMEES & OFRFIGIALS.

Library and Museum Committee.
Mr. CounciLtor J. P. DOHERTY, J.P., Mayor, Zx-Offcio.
Mr. CounciLtor BOTTOMLEY, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN RUSSELL, J.P. Mr. W. BEMROSE, J.P.

Mr. Councittor CHOLERTON. » H. ARNOLD-BEMROSE, M.A.
on x FOULDS. » J. R. STERNDALE BENNETT,
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Rev. G. HUNSWORTH, M.A. » A. H. STOKES, A.M., F.G.S.

Art Gallery Committee.
Mr. Councitior J. P. DOHERTY, J.P., Mayor, Z2x- Officio.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN SOWTER, J.P. | Mr. CounciLttor WRIGHT.
Mr. Councittor ANN, | Dr. FRANCIS.
i A HORNE. Mr. R. KEENE.
a AP STONE. » JL. C. SIMMONDS.
WINTER. » GEO. TURNER.

Librarian and Curator.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER.

Clerk.
Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

Assistant Librarians.

Miss J. A. MILLER. Mr. W. H. WALTON.

Miss ETHEL J. CROWTHER. WILLIAM LOWNDES.
W. LOUIS COLTMAN.

Art Gallery Attendant.
Jp HORE Ve

Porter.
GEORGE PULLEN.

Borough of Derby.

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

free Library and Museum Committee,

For the Year ended September 30th, 1894.

ae Free Library and Museum Committee have very much pleasure
in presenting to the Town Council their Twenty-Third Annual

Report, and are glad that in doing so they can testify to the
undiminished popularity and usefulness of the Institution committed to
their charge.

The Statistical Tables appended to the Librarian’s Report will be
found to contain many interesting details, and to those Tables all are
referred who are interested in the inner working of the Library. The
Committee feel, however, that they should draw attention to the increased
issues in the Lending Library, which amount to more than ten thousand
in the year just closed, and also to the fact that no fewer than 1,410 books
have been added during the same period, of which 522 were replacements
of books worn out, and the remainder entirely new. The Library stock
in the two departments now amounts to 28,086 works. It will very soon
become a question of shelf-room for the accommodation of the ever-
increasing number of books, and the Committee have at present under
consideration a scheme which will afford much relief, by the separation
of the Juvenile books from the others, and thus set a large quantity of
shelf-room at liberty, and also add materially to the comfort of adult
borrowers, and the facility with which they can be served.

No new Supplementary Catalogue has been issued this year, but the
Committee feel that the time has now arrived when the Catalogue as a
whole should be grappled with, and they have adopted the suggestion of
the Librarian, that the whole should be republished, but in Sections, and
that Section dealing with Science, Art, and Technology is now in course
of active preparation, and it is hoped may be issued by about Christmas.

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The building is in a good state of repair. The Electric Light in-
stallation was completed on December 13th last, and since that time has
been in full operation, very much to the advantage of everybody and
everything concerned. The irregularities of supply have been but slight,
and although the cost is at present considerably in advance of that of gas,
the Committee have no reason to regret having made the change. It is a
source of satisfaction to them that they have been able to pay for the
Electric Light, and also for the painting and cleaning of the whole
Institution, inside and out, without borrowing money, or in any way
impairing the usefulness of the Institution. The charges for painting
and bookbinding will undoubtedly be less in the future.

The Committee’s best thanks are due to those who have kindly
given books, periodicals, and other articles during the past year, and
they close this Report by placing on record their complete satisfaction
with the manner in which the staff discharge their duties, and they believe
that their feeling in this matter is shared by those residents who use the
Library.

On behalf of the Committee,

GEORGE BOTTOMLEY,

CHAIRMAN.

October 29th, 1894.

ee

To the Chairman and Members of the Derby Free
Library and Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,

I have the honour to lay before you my Ninth Annual Report,
and perhaps I might be permitted at the outset to make a few comparisons
between the Stock and issues at the time of my appointment, and those
it is my pleasure to lay before you for the year just closed.

LIBRARY STOCK. ISSUES.
LENDING. REFERENCE, TOTAL, DAILY.
acd ss Ak R,020" FOO NTs In OO4 Usiae 430
1893-4... TGC Sacer VO; 1330s. Byy,o2 7 71a OOS

These figures speak for themselves. We have now 7,216 more books,
the year’s issues are nearly 44,000 more, and there is an increase of 167
in the daily issues. For the year just closed, the figures in the Lending
Department show an increase of more than ten thousand issues over
1892-3, and the daily issue is 45 higher. The Reference Department
is slightly less than the preceding year, but that is accounted for by the
fact that at the close of last year, during the progress of the Electric Light
installation, there were several weeks, and that at the busiest time, when
the Library was only in partial use during the evening.

The number of new books added during the year has been 755 in
the Lending Department, and 335 in the Reference, the latter including
about two hundred volumes of Patent Specifications. The number of
books withdrawn as worn out is 707, and of these 522 have been replaced,
the remainder being books whose places have been declared vacant.
Seven volumes have been lost and paid for, eight coming from infected
houses have been destroyed, and four have been totally lost. I have to
repeat the remark of former years, that on the whole, the books are very
well used, and cases of wilful damage are rare, although we still suffer from
acts of carelessness on the part of our borrowers.

The Book Committee have paid special attention to the Scientific
books in both Libraries, and works of great value and containing the
newest information have been steadily added. Our percentage table
shows an increase in every department of the Library except fiction, which
shows a corresponding decrease. Juvenile books have been added largely
of late years, and are much patronised, and I think that their separation

from the rest of the Library will be an advantage all round, if it is found
possible to do so. There has been a considerable amount of controversy
lately as to what young people read in the way of tales, and I have taken
the trouble to ascertain the issues of two favourite authors, one for boys,
and one for girls. We have in the Library 98 copies of books by G. A.
Henty, and 76 by Mrs. Marshall. I find that the former were issued
5,400 times during the year, and the latter 2,400 times, an average of 18 a
day in the case of the boys’ book, and of 8 in the case of the girls’.
When it is borne in mind that there are other authors nearly as popular
for both sexes, it will be seen how largely this department is used.

We have added 1,207 new borrowers during the year, and the number
of cards cancelled is only 101, so that the number of borrowers is greater
than ever. Table 6 showing their occupations, is always an interesting
one, and shows that we draw on all classes for our customers. About
one-fifth return themselves as of no occupation, but this class includes
most of the married women, and the description does not by any means
accurately describe them, although it is the only one open. I give again
a Table showing the distribution of our last thousand borrowers in the
various wards of the town, which shows about the same results as formerly.
The number from Derwent Ward is about that to be expected, Babington,
Becket, Friar Gate, and Litchurch wards supply more than their quota of
readers, the first named Ward having the highest average, while Arboretum,
King’s Mead, and Castle Ward fall below.

Actual Ferease d
WARD. Number of ake ee
LEO wey: Population.
Arboretum ... on BR 140 168
Babington ... ope Sse 159 122
Becket 7. 35 Si 210 198
Castle bs. oe is 77 | Ti5
Derwent... ig! Sai 62 64
Friar Gate ... ic a 144 113
King’s Mead Rs Fs. 112 145
Litchurch ... Sia ae 96 75
' {

The number of people using the News Rooms is as great, if not
greater, than ever, and I have had little cause to complain of the conduct
of those frequenting them. The rule of silence is on the whole well
observed, and a word of caution has always been found sufficient where
there was a disposition to break it.

There have been no important additions to the Museum during the
year, beyond some remains presented by the Directors of the Midland

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Railway Company. The Committee has, however, undertaken the re-
arrangement and thorough overhauling of the Natural History specimens,
and the Mammals have now been completed. Worthless specimens have
been rejected, and the whole collection has been thoroughly cleaned and
put in order, and the cases repapered. ‘The rest of the specimens will be
dealt with in due course. Visitors to this department are as numerous
as ever, and the proportion of students is certainly on the increase.
With regard to the number of visitors to the Institution as a whole, it is
impossible to tell exactly, but I estimate that at least eight times the whole
population of the Borough enters our doors during the year.

As your Librarian, I attended the Annual Conference of the Library
Association, held this year at Belfast. The proceedings were of more than
usual interest, and there was a very complete exhibition of Library ap-
pliances. I had the honour of being elected a member of the Council of
the Association for the fourth year in succession.

There has been no change in our staff, 1 am glad to say, during the
past year, and I can only repeat what I have said on former occasions as
to the way in which they discharge their duties. I do not think that
either the Committee or the public could be better served. In closing,
I desire once more to place on record my sense of the obligation under
which I am to the Press of the town and neighbourhood for their hearty
co-operation and help in everything tending to the good of the Library
and Museum. ‘To yourselves I also desire to tender my heartiest thanks
for the ready help and consideration I have always received at your hands,
which make my work here a pleasure.

I remain, Gentlemen,
Very faithfully yours,
WILLIAM CROWTHER,

LIBRARIAN AND CURATOR.
October 29th, 1894.

10

TWELFTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF

The Corporation Art Gallery Committee.

_

ce Committee of the Art Gallery have much pleasure in present-
muy ing their Twelfth Annual Report to the Town Council, and in
congratulating them on the continued popularity and usefulness of the
Institution committed to their care. The Gallery has been open 250
days, and the number of visitors during the last three years is shown
by the following Table :—

1891-22.) 1892-93.| 1893-94.
Visitors to Autumn Exhibition ... wal 20027 17399 20300
33 Spring “5 op ...| 20648 17456 20840
- Summer aa a ...| 11289 11290 13156
Total Visitors ... ...| 51964 | 46145 54296 |
Total Days Open by Payment... ae 194 156 164
ys i Free ... ee sy 84 83 86
Total Days Open ... = 278 239 250
Average on Paying Days... £4. ae 78°3) || Ose 83 |
- Free Days... . | 437°3 | 3964 473 |
| | | !

These figures clearly show that increased interest is taken in the
Art Gallery. It will be noticed that while the average attendance on
the paying days remains practically the same, there is a considerable
increase on the free days. In 1889-90, when the Gallery was open
249 days, the attendance was only 31,274. During the past year the
largest attendance on a free day was on Oct. 28th, when 1,883 persons
passed the turnstiles, the attraction being the exhibition of the beautiful
Dessert Service manufactured by the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Company, as the wedding present from the Borough of Derby to their

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Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York. The greatest number
of visitors on a pay day was on Whit Monday, when 565 passed through
the Gallery.

The deficiency is a little greater this year than last, and is accounted
for by the expense incurred in thoroughly repainting the building, the
purchase of medals awarded at the Photographic Exhibition, and by the
reduction in the amount received as commission on the sale of pictures.
The pictures sold were of the catalogue value of £419; which, owing
to the depressed state of local trade, must be considered satisfactory,
The number of catalogues sold reached 5,953 copies, an excess on
former years.

During the year, the usual number of Exhibitions has been held.
The Autumn Exhibition was good in quality, and the Art Union in con-
nection with it realised the sum of £92 15s, od.

The Spring Exhibition was of exceptional merit, and. the Committee
were fortunate in obtaining from the Trustees of the Chantrey Bequest,
the loan of Sir Frederick Leighton’s beautiful picture, the Bath of Psyche.
There were other fine pictures; local art was well represented, and the
Exhibition was deservedly popular.

The Summer Exhibition consisted of Photographs, and a number of
representative exhibits were secured. Medals were awarded, and in the
opinion of the judges, Messrs. England and Mayland, the Exhibition took
high rank as to the quality of the works submitted. In the lower Gallery
there was a small collection of sketches by the late Charles Jones, the
eminent animal painter, and the thanks of the Committee are specially
due to that gentleman’s son, Mr. Bertram Loud, for the interesting loan.

The Autumn Exhibition now in progress, without containing many
important pictures, is interesting, and the general level shows improve-
ment. That the Gallery continues to rise in the estimation of Artists is
shown by the fact that nearly two bundred more pictures were submitted
for selection than could be hung, and that it is appreciated by the general
public because it has attracted 8,000 visitors during the month that it
has been open.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boden, of the Friary, have presented to the
Art Gallery Ceramic Collection a number of pieces of Derby Porcelain
of various periods, including some special examples of modern manu-
facture, among which are specimen plates from the dessert service
presented respectively to the Duke and Duchess of York, and the
Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone.

12

The Chairman of the Art Gallery also presented to the “ Felix
Joseph Collection” a plate from the celebrated “‘ Barry” dessert service.
The thanks of the Council and Committee have been tendered to these
donors. ‘The Committee trust that others will be found willing to add
to the Art Treasures already possessed by the Town.

The objects on loan from South Kensington Museum, filling four
cases, have recently been changed, and the present selection includes
specimens of electrotypes, ancient and modern pottery and porcelain,
ancient jewellery and glass, most of which examples are likely to be of
benefit to the Art industries of the Borough.

The Promenade Concerts on Saturday evenings, organised by the
Curator, were held as usual during the winter, and the Ninth Season proved
quite as attractive and satisfactory as its predecessors, and yielded a
similar profit. The thanks of the Committee are specially due to the
ladies and gentlemen, both professionals and amateurs, who give their
services without fee or reward on these pleasant occasions.

A year’s working of the Electric Light enables the Committee to
speak from experience as to the great benefit the Gallery has derived from
its introduction. The pictures are certainly better seen than before,
and the atmosphere is far purer. The cost of the Electric Light as
compared with gas is about £36 against #26, and whilst obtaining a
superior light, the expense of painting and cleaning will be reduced in
future.

The Committee, in closing their Report, desire once more to bear
testimony to the zeal and efficiency with which the Curator discharges his
duties, and to express the hope that the Art Gallery will continue to
afford both pleasure and benefit to the ratepayers.

On behalf of the Committee,

WILLIAM BEMROSE,

CHAIRMAN.
October 29th, 1894.

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TABLE VI.

Occupations of the Last Thousand of the
Hew Borrowers,

Agents and Collectors

Apprentices and Shop Assistants

Architects, Surveyors, and
Draughtsmen

Bakers and Confectioners

Barmaids

Boiler Maker . ‘e si

Bookbinders, Printers, Litho-
graphers, and Compositors

Boot and Shoe Makers

Brewer 5085

Brush Maker ...

Builders, Bricklayers,
Plasterers

Butchers . SAC a

Carpenters, Joiners, Cabinet
Makers, and Upholsterers

Carriage and Wagon Builders

Carter : :

Chemist and Druggist

China Workers

Clergyman and Ministers

Clerks and me eee

Coachman ‘

Commercial Travellers

Contractor

Cook: :.,

Core Maker

Corset Maker .

Corn Factors and Millers

Cricketer

Decorator

Domestic Servants

Drapers

Electricians cs sie

Engineers, Moulders, Smiths,
Fitters,and Engine Drivers

Elastic Bandage Makers

Engraver :

Errand and Office Boys

Factory Hands

Farmer :

Farrier..

Fishmonger es

Gardeners and Greengrocers

Grocers and Provision Dealers

Gunsmith

Hairdressers

and

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Hotel Keeper
Housekeepers...

Inland Revenue Officers
Inspector

Labourers

Lace Maker

Laundress

Managers of Works
Manufacturers... re
Medical Pretitioners::
Messengers

Milliners and Dressaeeer
Nurse ...

Optician

Packer.. ‘

Painters and Paperhangers
Pattern Maker ;
Photographer ...

Piano Tuner ...
Plumbers and Glaziers
Policemen

Polisher

Porters, Attendants, and Care-

takers
Postman
Publicans
Railway Employés
Reporter
Rope Spinner .. :
Scholars and Students
Skinners and Leather Dressers
Soldiers
Solicitor
Stationers E
Surgical Bandage Makers
Tailoresses

Tailors, Hatters, and Hosiers

Teachers and Pupil Teachers
Telegraphists ...

Turners and Brass Finches

Waiters
Warehousemen

Watchmakers and Jewellers fou

Weaver
Wheelwright
No Occupation

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Total 1,000

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TABLE VII.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

COMPARATIVE RETURNS.

Lending Library iam
New Books ...
Total Books...

Turnover of each Volume

Reference Library :
New Books ...
Total Books...
» Issues... ae
Average Daily Issue ...

New Borrowers

Total Borrowers (approximate)
Numbers of Works issued per Borrower
Cards Cancelled . si

Overdue Books written for..

Books Rebound and Repaired

GENERAL DATA.

1893. 1894.
355 522
785 755

17402 | 17953

145177 | 155827

Population (estimated to June, 1894)
Rateable Value (September, 1894) .
Amount of Rate Levied

Amount produced by Rate

Library Stock... bes 28.52 PER

|

|

Ray MISSWES: p<
Average Daily Issue

CENT.

560°5 605
8°34 8°35
134 385
9798 | 10133

14627 12753

of 45

1099 1207
750° 7500

19°36 20°51
III IOI
514 924
3795 4214

98,475
£404,611
ONE PENNY
£1,640

OF POPULATION

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Donations to the Dibrary.

AGENT GENERAL FOR New SoutH Waters, THe—Annual Report ;
Mines and Agriculture; An Australian Language; The Wealth
and Progress of New South Wales, 1893.

AcentT GENERAL FOR VICTORIA, THE—Victoria and its Resources.

AGENT GENERAL FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA, THE—Western Australia
in 1893.

ALLEN, Messrs., W. H. & Co.—London in 1893.

BemrosE, WILLIAM, EsQ.—Report of the Commissioner of Education
1889-90; Official Catalogue of the British Section of the Chicago
Exhibition, 1893.

Burpbett, Henry C., Esg.—Prince, Princess, and People.

Burpett, Courrs, THE Baroness—Women’s Mission; Papers on the
Philanthropic Work of Women.

CassELL & Co., Lrp., Messrs.—Cassell’s Illustrated Almanac for 1894.

Cuampness & Co., Messrs.—The Insurance Blue Book and Guide for
1893-4.

CoppEN Cxius, THE—Various Publications.

EpitTor oF “THE News ”—Current Volumne of ‘‘ The News.”

Exuison, THomas P., Esa.—The Little Man Island (two copies).

Fisk, Francis, Esg.—Adcock’s Engineer’s Pocket Book; Skyring’s
Builder’s Prices for 1894.

FirzGERALD, Mrs.—A Protest against Agnosticism ; The Philosophy of
Self-consciousness ; A Treatise on the Principle of Sufficient Reason.

GRIFFITH, ALEXANDER, Esg.—The Cycle Calendar.

Hampton, W., Esa.—Hampton’s Scholastic Directory and Hotel Guide
1893.

Ho.sorow, ARTHUR, EsQ.—Evolution and Scripture.

Horniman Museum, THE—Annual Report.

Hutt, Mr. THomas H.—Speeches of Charles Bradlaugh.

IuirreE, WILLIAM, Esg.—Seventeenth Annual Report of the Medical
Officer of Health for Derby, 1893.

Ir1sH UNIoNIst ALLIANCE Co.—Ireland as it is, and would be under
Home Rule ; Notes from Ireland, 1893 ; Twenty-five Years in the
Secret Service ; Irish Unionist Alliance Publications,

2i

Liprary Reports from Aberdeen, Barking, Barrow-in-Furness, Battersea,
Belfast, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton,
Bootle, Bradford, Brentford, Brighton, Bristol, Buxton, Camberwell,
Cardiff, Chelsea, Cheltenham, Chester, Clapham, Clerkenwell,
Clitheroe, Cork, Coventry, Croydon, Darwen, Doncaster, Ealing,
Gosport, Great Yarmouth, Halifax, Hammersmith, Holborn, Hove,
Kidderminster, Leamington, Leeds, Leicester, Lenton, Liverpool,
Loughborough, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Pres-
ton, Richmond (Surrey), Rochdale, Salford, Sheffield, Smethwick,
Southampton, St. Giles’s, St. Helen’s, St. Leonard’s, Shoreditch,
St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Stafford, Streatham, Swansea, Tynemouth,
West Bromwich, Westminster, Whitechapel, Wolverhampton.

Lipsuytz, C. T., Esa.—The Handwriting on the Wall; The Casting
Out of Satan into the Earth.

MripLanp Rartway Co., Direcrors or THE—Two Framed Maps of the
Midland Railway System.

MipLanp Ratrtway InstiTuTE, THE—Classified Catalogue, 1894.

Nortu BritisH Rattway, Direcrors or THE—Framed Map of the
North British Railway System.

Octe, W., Esa., J.P.—Annual Reports of the British Association.

Pirman & Son, Messrs. IsAac—Pitman’s Shorthand and Typewriting
Year Book and Diary, 1894.

Raw.incs Epwarv, Esg.—Annotated Paragraph Bible.

RickarD Dovuctas, Esg.—Volumes 1—35, English Mechanic.

Rosson, WILLIAM, EsQ.—The Lord’s Supper.

Sampson, Low, Marston & Co., Messrs.—-Hic Et Ubique.

SECRETARY, Brewer’s Exhibition, 1893—Official Catalogue of the 1893
Brewer’s and Allied Traders’ Annual Exhibition.

SECRETARY, Durham University—University Calendar, 1894.

SECRETARY, Iron and Steel Institute—Journal of the Iron and Steel
Institute, 1893-4 ; Special American Volume, and List of Members
of the Iron and Steel Institute.

SECRETARY, Royal Colonial, Institute—Proceedings of the Royal Colonial
Institute, Volume 25, 1893-4.

SECRETARY of State for India—Volume 41, “ Sacred Books of the East.”
Secretary, Technical College, Glasgow—Calendar, 1893-4.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE, THE—Catalogue of “A. L. A.” Library ; Statis-
tics of Public Libraries in the U. S. and Canada (two copies) ; The
Climatology and Physical Features of Maryland.

Stokes, A. H., EsQ.—Official Catalogue of the British Section of the
Chicago Exhibition, 1893; Catalogue of Lovejoy’s Library, Reading.

Stuspss & Co., Messrs.—Stubbs’ Manufacturers, Merchants, Shippers,
and Professional Directory, 1894.

SyKEs, JoHNn, Esq., M.D.—Collection of Pedigrees compiled by the late
Thomas Norris Ince.

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UNIVERSITY CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE, Tutorial Series (per Messrs. W.
B. Clive & Co.)—University Correspondence Calendar for 1893-4 ;
Text Book of Biology, Part II.; History of Rome; B. A. Direct-
ory, 1893; Elementary Text Book of Mechanics; Elementary
Qualitative Analysis; Greek Reader; London Matriculation Direc-
tory, 1894; London University Calendar, 1894-5. Also “ The
University Correspondent.” Pamphlets, Leaflets, &c.

West HIGHLAND RatLway, JJIRECTORS OF THE—Mountain, Moor, and
Loch.

Donations to the Museum.

BeMrosE, Mr. CHARLES—Case of Sea Birds.

Campion, Mr. R. W.—Two Cinerary Urns and contents, found near
Blankney, Lincolnshire, in 1882, during Construction of the Spald-
ing and Lincoln Railway.

Cooke, Mr. L. M.—Echinus, and Egg of Eider Duck.
Davis, Mr. Henry—Specimens of Plumbago and Asbestos.

Mipianp Ratriway Co., Direcrors or THE—Large Tusk and sundry
other Remains found at Helpston.

Mossy, Mr. Grorce—Specimen of Iron Pyrites, Crystals on Calcite.
MountTrorb, Mr. JoHx —Blue and White Jug.
TopHaM, Mr. F.—King Parrakeet ; (Platycercus Scapulatus.)

Donations to the Art Gallery.

H. Bopen, Esq., J.P. anp Mrs. Bop—en—Collection of Derby China.
Seventy-two pieces.

W. Bemrose, Esq., J.P.—One old Crown Derby Dessert Plate, formerly
belonging to the Barry family.

W. Encianp, Esg.—Two Cloud-Studies in the Alps.

ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS.

Derby Free

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
if, Se

To clare Plumber’s, and Gas Fitter’s Work ae . ) Orga
, Locksmith’s Work, and Repairing Electric Bells... ct 3. ae

> ’ Builder's Work ae : os i 34 Ome
5, Painting Interior of Library and Museum aie Js) (02) ONE
,, Painting Librarian’s and Porter’s Houses.. ae ie TA 3)
», Wiring and Fittings for Electric Light... 1 i. 422 ae
», Lamps for Electric Light ... atts So: me ue. £3) 0 ae
£568 2° 4

SALARIES AND

To W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator es x 240) SOmaO
» J. A. Miller, Assistant Librarian... se oe wa’ 668) HO: 26
», W. H. Walton, ra i; ae as a ces |) OSREOmmEG
Eb. J. Crowther, 7, - As Ae Soe <:. +28 25
», W. Lowndes, +5 ae sn oa ss, 92 Ome
Pe WolueColimans |, ae: oi io GO-Retgna
5 a INE Haywood, Committee Clerk is ke ov 46 ome
,, Porter’s: Wages, and Assistant Cleaners ... ose Lie PL ROE
,, Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors ... Pi oe aie (Mt

4576 12 0
LIBRARY

To New Books .. = sc Soe ss, 390 “Oh
,, Binding and Repairing Books... ie 58 ss (a7 yee
,», Binding Materials ... ae ik 7. 833
5, Palzeontographical Society’s s “Reports ais 1 ight: io
,, Printing Post Cards and other Notices and Forms icon AB; omer
», Printing Fines Books : Ay Ae

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Library, &c.

Year ending September 29th, 1894.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Rate Account

WAGES ACCOUNT.

. By Free Library Rate Account

ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Catalogues ...

» Fines upon Readers for Detention of Books
» Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards

», Lost and Damaged Books ...

» Free Library Rate Account

576° Fo."

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Oo
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AW W UW10O

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Dr. READING AND NEWS
Psy SJ. ae
To Magazines and Periodicals , 23 12
,», Newspapers, Illustrated Papers, &c. 5S 2 ae
», Directories ... Bs Oy hOmEO
» Framed Maps of Derbyshire 5 ae
4105 14 9
MUSEUM
To Models, Specimens, and Mounting same ... oan ies Sige
», Herbarium, Purchased ee 25) Pwo
43° 12 6
DERBY

To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the & one
Quarter to 25th December, 1893 5 ; ALO. [OO
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, 1894... sae sti LOAO UO
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1894 aise Be vain) A LOn Ouro,
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1894 __—..... a 40. Oo Se
41640 0 0

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ROOMS ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Old Newspapers, &c.
», Free Library Rate Account

ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account

CORPORATION.

By Treasurer, Free Library Rate, granted Nov. gth, 1893 53

», Ditto, granted February 7th, 1894
hs Ditto, granted May 2nd, 1894
», Ditto, granted August Ist, 1894

Cr.

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ee Ou UO
160K, By EE
#105 14 9
2On tz) 6
se Tre: (6
410 0 0
ATO, 6
410 0 oO
Ald: a
£1640 0 0

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Dr. ESTABLISHMENT
Li. SSia mee
Yo Gas and Exchanging Meter Et die 8 eRe eer
,, Electric Light ec ; as ane Fe wars a peo, eee
,, Water ae ee es Rare hie ace ae 2 SOmEO
», Coal “a oy Ae oe ae as sna) ee
,, Fire Insurance a: _ at ae = i a
,, lronmongery at sc Se ah Pate) i)
,, Plants, Bulbs, &c. for Garden ae soe Bae BBE 8 14 9
,, Petty Cash Payments by Librarian LG hes woe. Oe Ie
,, Printing Annual Reports ... ERG i, Pe a 9 13,0
,, Various Printing and Stationery... sus as «0 TS eee
», Cleaning Windows . ee ann cee as 7) LOmmO
,, Property Tax and House Duty a, mab a on 62, ee
,, Miscellaneous Expenses me 3° ae
,, Commission Charged Bankers .... 2 -EgN 76
,, Clothing for Porter.. ae we a ae as 4 a6
,, Winding Clock sas is oe 3 ong
,, National Telephone Co. Annual Subscription “i 5-5
,, Canvas Hose for Cleaning te se ad age 5 TE fe
, Fire Hose, Fittings, and Ladder ... a Roe oe Te
4328 Bt
RATE
To Repairs and Alterations to Premises Gai is Joo, OG mae
», Salaries and Wages... sles es Lan ae <o. Teas
» Library sae : ae om te io 4 ae
,, Reading and News Rooms- a “0 SH <n, OO pas5 alan q
PEWS eu e a Fe ey wit = i. (QOvI2aae
,, Establishment a a re ne a, 1. 423°
», Balance 304 ast Ae Son Rie aay és 87 Sa
ZL 2t17 Lo
BALANCE
. ASSETS.
*,, Balance ce a se e ae me |) SE ae
A s Librarian’s hands ... oo Use Su A 3 1g
487 tf. 9
*LIABILITIES :

Heating Apparatus... re oe Se ) whe 10 9 oO)

Painting Exterior of Institution Sos or 5.7 LO eso

Renovating Museum Specimens E A ae E21) ZOTHO NO:

aj O) 20! £O

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ACCOUNT. Cr.
fy. ee.
By Derby Mechanics’ Institute, Acknowledgment for En-
croachment = +e a na ay, On Ir.
,, Interest allowed by Bankers ey, ae axe 8 S05" 7
,, Allowance on Electric Light Account _... aie Pe i oe
,, Free Library Rate Account he ree <a re ae Oat
#328 3 7
ACCOUNT.
By Balance brought forward... AY vaste. Gy
», Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Corporation 1 GAO ORO
Lorre 18.0%
SHEET.
LIABILITIES.
By Free Library and Museum... See 2 et 2 I 7
£87.37 7

H. M. HAYWOOD, CLERK.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library and
Museum, for the year ending September 29th, 1894, and hereby certify
that they are correct.—Dated this 29th day of October, 1894.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.

GEORGE FROST, \ : eee eas
JAMES HARWOOD, f Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

HENRY BOAM, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

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Derby Corporation

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. WAGES
fa, Sie

To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman RP a So
, Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors ... ae ae sae 3 2 O
£82 18 0

REPAIRS AND

To Gas Fitter’s Work ... me ae sce oe Pere fi
5, Builder’s and Slater’s Work ane ace ate os - | EO, Seam
5 RIES: sh oe ae re hers 133: 1) S27 a

4400 oo

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

To Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c., and obtaining

Loans ... Stee iu eis Be es ioc LO eee
41879 35
ESTABLISHMENT
To Fire Insurance i. 308 sh aes le 8 iA
,, Gas and Exchanging Meter | ar 05 oN fe 4 ahs
,», Electric Light are ; kG a a3 sy 34 cA
» Ce@als. oe Ric as Ss is ei a A 1g
“5 Ironmongery at ii sit — i Ae 2 fre
, Advertising .. : as sive as tT t5a0e
,, Printing, Stationery, ‘and Posting . cs he - 30" “Saris
,, Printing Catalogues - sie slid ao <i AG) gh Gael
,, Hire of Piano for Concerts id 3 a8 ie 6 13050
,, Printing Programmes for Concerts Sea one ae 3 4020
LD etiy Cash Payments by Curator ... 22° 7 ae
,, Interest, Commission, and Cheque Books charged by
Bankers . be So
» Medals for Photographic Exhibition ee cp fide. Sao G sees

Art Gallery.

Year ending September 29th, 1894.

ACCOUNT. Cr.
PES ath

By Art Gallery Account hed the an oe pad Cees, oS
oe fe, OC

ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account de a Se ace e+, Aer Ss

PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account ae =? ee oe ie. TSF Opaes
4187 9 3
ACCOUNT.
By Advertisements in Catalogues me ett oe Ge
», sale of Catalogues ... Ae on Bsc 24 18 -7
Apetbede 5 SS ee
», Allowance on Electric Lighting Account ... te ue PR eR
», Art Gallery Account slap we ing ase ave TOR Be

J21o 14-5

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Dr. DERBY CORPORATION
FMS 77

To Balance brought forward 328 a9
4328 17 3

To Wages bs
eae and Alterations

, Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c. -

,, Establishment

ASSETS.
To Art Gallery Revenue Account

ART GALLERY

82 18
40 oO

187°"
TOR eee

#fwWwO>d

AATE 12 7

BALANCE

373 6a

L378 “og

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ACCOUNT. Cr.
Peat f

By Derby Corparation, Amount owing to Banker at 29th
September, 1893... sf — = ar. S2Ob Egos
4328 17 3

REVENUE ACCOUNT.

By AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1893-4.

Receipts at Turnstile - vis. 630° A Bq
Commission on Pictures sold ce id 15: oC
——— 42 19 Io
5 SPRING EXHIBITION, 1894.
Receipts at Turnstile = oo * Zggeooss
Commission on Pictures sold ae ats) ee)
ae ei
35 SUMMER EXHIBITION, 1894.
Receipts at Turnstile ae 8 a5: 3. “Es Ours
» Balance (deficiency) se Re a Bs = 37 ang
AATE 12-7
SHEET.
LIABILITIES.
By Treasurer (amount owing) ... me des eas WEB yo fo
4378 6 9

H. M. HAYWOOD, CLerk.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Art Gallery
for the year ending 29th September, 1894, and hereby certify that they
are correct.

Dated this 29th day of October, 1894.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.
pene or D, { Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

HENRY BOAM, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

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LIST OF COMMITTEES AND OFFICIALS.

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LIBRARY AND MUSEUM COMMITTEE.
Mr. Councittor BOTTOMLEY, J.P., Mayor, CHAIRMAN.

Mr. ALDERMAN HARRISON, J.P. Mr. Councittor WRIGHT

+ + RUSSELL, J.P. Rev. G. HUNSWORTH, M.A.

», CouNCILLoR ANN, J.P. Mr. W. BEMROSE, J.P.

+ “: CHOLERTON » H. ARNOLD-BEMROSE, M.A.
a Rs ELLIS » ALEX. BUCHANAN, J.P.

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ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.
Mr. Councittor G. BOTTOMLEY, J.P., Mayor, Ex-Officio.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHarrMANn.

Mr. ALDERMAN SOWTER, J.P. Mr. Councittor WRIGHT
» CounciLtLor ANN, J.P. Dr. FRANCIS
’ + HORNE Mr, C. B. KEENE
“4 = J. SMITH » T. C, SIMMONDS
“ rr STONE » _GEO. TURNER
- “5 WINTER

LIBRARIAN AND CURATOR.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER

CLERK.
Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIANS.

Miss J. A. MILLER Mr. W. H. WALTON
Miss ETHEL J. CROWTHER WILLIAM LOWNDES
W. LOUIS COLTMAN.

ART GALLERY ATTENDANT.
J. FOLEY

PORTER.
GEORGE PULLEN

Borough of Derby.

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TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT

Hyer Aibrayy and Museum Committee,

For the Year ended September 30th, 1895.

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i ae Free Library and Museum Committee present their Twenty-
Fourth Annual Report to the Town Council with very great

pleasure, believing that at no time in its history has the Institution been
doing more or better work than at the present, and that the advantages
it offers to the Ratepayers have never been more highly appreciated.

The issue of books in both Lending and Reference Departments
shows a substantial increase, which would have been greater still were
it not for the fact that during the two months preceding the opening of
the new Children’s Department, juvenile books were gradually with-
drawn from circulation. 1258 New Books were added during the year,
of which 221 were replacements, and the total Library stock in all de-
partments is 29,173 books. A change foreshadowed in the last Report
has now taken place, and with excellent effect. One of the rooms has
been specially fitted as a Children’s Library, and to stock it about goo
books were withdrawn from the main Lending Library, and about 500 new
ones purchased. Juvenile readers from 8 to 14 years of age have now
a well-selected Library of 1,400 volumes. Considerable relief has been
afforded to the over-crowded shelves in the Lending Department, and
older people can get their wants attended to with greater celerity.
During the three months the department has been open, more than
three hundred borrowers have been enrolled, and the daily issue
amounts to about fifty volumes.

The Committee have made another new departure during the past
year. A good deal has been said from time to time about providing a
a branch in the Litchurch division of the Borough, and a step has been

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taken in that direction. The Arboretum Committee was approached
for the purpose of securing the tenancy of the room near the Rosehill
Street entrance to the Arboretum, known as the Refreshment Room.
They met this Committee very liberally in the matter, and possession
was obtained at Michaelmas. The room has been put into repair, and
thoroughly cleaned, and on October 31st it was opened as a Reading
Room, in which capacity alone it is proposed to use it for some six
months to come. A representative number of Papers and Magazines,
daily, weekly, and monthly are supplied, and will no doubt be much
appreciated. The question of a Library is merely one of finance.
There is plenty of room for the accommodation of as many books as
the neighbourhood would require, when a suitable time comes for
providing them. At present, however, the Committee feel that pro-
viding the requisite sum for starting such a Library is a task which
with their present income they could scarcely undertake, although once
started, they would find little difficulty in maintaining it. In similar
cases, in other towns, books have often been obtained by local effort, or
as a gift from some public spirited citizen, and this Committee would
gladly hear of such a result following the provision of the premises
here.

A portion of the new Catalogue of the Library has been
accomplished during the past year. The Scientific books were con-
sidered the most important to be dealt with first, as being most in
arrear, presenting the most formidable task, and being generally of the
most importance. The work was a difficult one, but it has been success-
fully coped with, and the Lending portion was issued some months ago,
forming a volume of 150 closely printed pages. The Reference portion
will be nearly as large, and both it and the Children’s Catalogue are
now going through the press. Other portions of the Catalogue will be
dealt with directly these are finished. This has added much to the
Librarian’s duties during the year, and the Committee have been
obliged to obtain for him additional temporary clerical help.

The Building is in a good state of repair. The Electric Light in-
stallation has proved a complete success. There have been no serious
complaints to make as to the supply, and although, as was expected, it
is more expensive than gas, the light is better, the air is purer, and
there is little or no deterioration in the painting of the walls and
ceilings. For the first time since 1881, there is a balance on the
wrong side of the account of about £104. This has been occasioned

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by the special expenses which have had to be incurred. These include
a sum of nearly £75 for the purposes of the Children’s Library; £75
for the preparation and printing of the Scientific Catalogue ; and nearly
#6c for work which had to be undertaken in the Curator’s house in
consequence of the necessity for the re-arrangement of the water
supply. There is no reason for supposing that the expenses of next
year will include any abnormal items, and consequently this state of
things will in due time be remedied.

The best thanks of the Committee are due to those who kindly
gave books, papers, and other articles to the institution during the past
year, and among these should be specially mentioned the late James
Adey Birds, Esq., who died at Bournemouth last December, and left by
his will his Geological and Mineralogical collections to the Museum.
The Trustees of the British Museum have also handed over some very
valuable duplicate mammals, reptiles, shells, and insects, and the
donors of books and papers have been as numerous as usual.

The Committee cannot close this Report without placing on record
their sense of the efficient manner in which the Librarian discharges his
many duties, and the loyalty with which his efforts for the benefits of the
Institution are seconded by all the members of his staff.

On behalf of the Committee,
GEORGE BOTTOMLEY,

CHAIRMAN.

November ist, 1895.

To the Chairman and Members of the Derby Free

Library and Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,

HAVE the honour and pleasure of laying before you my Tenth
s Annual Report. The past year has been the busiest I have ever
had in your service. The ordinary work, as the accompanying Tables
show, is ever increasing. A new Department for Children has been
organised and set to work. The whole of the scientific books have
been newly catalogued, and the necessary arrangements have been
made for opening a Branch Reading Room. In addition, a considerable
amount of re-arrangement has been done in the Museum, and my work
in connection with the Art Gallery increases rather than diminishes.
My time has therefore been very fully employed, but, thanks to your
ready co-operation and the loyal and willing help I receive from the
whole of the staff, whose duties, like my own, are at times extremely
heavy, the work has been done pleasantly enough, and I hope and

believe to your satisfaction and that of the ratepayers.

A few figures, by way of comparison, will say more as to the
increase of the Library and its work than anything else, and these I

give below.

TOTAL BOOKS. TOTAL ISSUES, DAILY AVERAGE.
November, 1885 .... 20,970 .. 111,864 .. 438
Pe TREO - ssc 24 BG, as RAG GAQ) -ae" 552
(Sos Set Pots ee 1725202. a. 4 58

The special figures belonging to this year’s work will be found in
the accompanying Tables, which, I think, contain all information likely
to be interesting, and do not present any special features in any of the
results shown. New books have been steadily added, and all depart-

ments of the Library kept well up to date, sufficient new books to give

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the Children’s Library a good start having been made a special feature.
I have again to report that there is very little to complain of in the way
the books are used, and such damage as comes under our notice is
rather the result of carelessness than any attempt at wilful injury.
With the Children’s Library we shall have more opportunity of careful
supervision and examination, and I am glad to say that up to the
present there has been absolutely no occasion for complaint. The
habit of making marginal notes, is not quite extinct with some of our
older readers, but the comments rarely exhibit any critical value, and
are mostly an exposure of the writer's ignorance of the subject he

comments upon.

I think it is well to reiterate the fact that we take every possible
precaution to prevent the Library becoming a means of spreading
infection. I am constantly asked for information as to what we do,
and it may perhaps be as well to state once again that we are regularly
supplied, by the Sanitary Authority, with a list of the infected houses
in the Borough, and under no circumstances is a book, which at the
time is in such a house, allowed to come back to the Library. The
householder is immediately warned and the book burned, either by an
official of the Sanitary Authority, or by ourselves should it be brought

to us.

The number of new borrowers added during the year is about
normal. Table VI shows the occupations of the last thousand of them,
and presents several interesting features, and their distribution in the
various Wards of the town is nearly the same as in previous years,
The accompanying Table shows this distribution.

PER THOUSAND.

WARD: Se of to baxacted

Borrowers. according to

Population.
IAS HOPEEIM wen. nes) sory paar 133 168
Babington ... ... <.. “<s 162 122
Bbc etre. fone ea pect ae 232 198
GASUlere Geen ed eee, 64 II5
ID Teva) an oe ee ee 52 64
Rigid Grater. (sone ve eve 127 113
King’s Mead... ... «s 117 145

Weitauucchigcts gs65) abn awe 113 75

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The News Rooms are just as extensively used as ever, and are at
times inconveniently crowded. There are no complaints to be made
about the conduct of those who use them, except that we have not been
entirely free from pilfering during the year. I am sorry to say that
the majority of these petty thefts are of such a character as to indicate
that they are not perpetrated by the most ignorant among the readers,
and that the thieves, judging by the choice they make, must possess a
considerable amount of literary discrimination and artistic taste. I am
sure that offenders of this kind are a very small minority amongst those
who use the Rooms, and that the great majority of our visitors are as
anxious as we are ourselves that proper order in every way should be

maintained.

Important donations have been made to the Museum this year,
as referred to in the Chairman’s Report. The Birds collection has
been thoroughly overhauled and cleaned, and a portion of it placed on
exhibition. The Committee hope to arrange for the bulk of the speci-
mens it contains being lent to various Schools for teaching purposes,
after the blanks in our own collection have been filled up. The dupli-
cates received from the British Museum Trustees, which I was allowed
to personally select, enabled us to complete as large a collection of
typical Reptilia as we have space for. Our previous stock was carefully
gone through, imperfect specimens destroyed, and uniform stoppered
jars purchased. The whole collection has been properly labelled and
placed in position, and when one or two English specimens have been
obtained, which is only a matter of time, the Reptiles will be as complete

a collection as the room at our disposal will permit.

As in former years, I had the pleasure of attending the Annual
Conference of the Library Association, held this year at Cardiff. The
proceedings were interesting, and the discussions on Library work
profitable, and not the least valuable feature was a complete exhibition
of Library fittings and appliances. I had the honour of being elected for
the fifth time a member of the Council of the Association.

There has been, I am glad to say, no change in our staff during

the past year, and I have once more to express my satisfaction with the

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way in which they one and all discharge their duties. As hereto’ore
the Derby newspapers have been willing coadjutors with me in every-
thing that has tended to the benefit of the Institution, and to those
connected with them I am under many and deep obligations. Finally
I have to thank you all for your kindly help and consideration, and to
express the hope that the work here, in which I find the greatest
possible pleasure, may always be carried on in such a way as to deserve

your approval and merit a continuance of your confidence.

I remain, Gentlemen,
Very faithfully yours,
WILLIAM CROWTHER,

Librarian and Curator.

November ist, 1895.

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THIRTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF

She (Zorporation f( rt (qallery Gommittee.

Thirteenth Annual Report to the Town Council. The
Gallery has been open 249 days, and the number of visitors
for the last three years may be seen by reference to the following
Table :—

Z > HE Art Gallery Committee have pleasure in presenting their

1892-93 | 1893-94 | 1894-95

Visitors to Autumn Exhibition ... 17399 | 20300] 17747
a Spring y 17456 | 20840 | 18070

7 Summer ” 11290 | 13156]| 11980
Total Visitors ... 46145 | 54296 | 47797

Total Days Open by Payment ... 156 164 160
i Rs Free 83 86 89
Total Days Open 239 250 249

Average on Paying Days 85° 83 68
a Free Days ... 396°4 473 415

The absence of any special attraction and the long and severe
winter did much to make the number of visitors below that of last
year, both in gross and in average. The highest number admitted on
a paying day was 428 on Whit Monday; and the highest on a Free
Day, 844 on Easter Wednesday. The Council will be interested to
know that during the first four years the Gallery was open, the visitors
numbered 105,139; during the second four years 124,465 ; and during
the third similar period, 209,091 ; the total visitors during the thirteen

years being 486,492.

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The deficit to be paid by the Council is less than last year’s by
#51. The pictures sold during the Exhibitions were of a Catalogue
value of £505 17s. od., or £86 in excess of last year, and the number
of catalogues sold reached 5,412. The Art Union realised the sum of
#75 8s. od., rather less than usual. The Exhibitions have been kept
up to their usual standard of merit, and as a proof that the Gallery is
growing in popular repute, the Hanging Committee at their last few
exhibitions have always had more pictures submitted to them than they
were able to hang, a very different state of affairs from that which
obtained some few years since. The Spring Exhibition was a specially
interesting one, and the thanks of the Committee are due to those
gentlemen who kindly lent pictures. A good selection was made from
the pictures of the Newlyn School, which had been on exhibition at
Nottingham Castle, and a considerable number of pictures came on to
us from the Birmingham Winter Exhibition, while the President and
Council of the Royal Academy lent us the beautiful Chantrey Bequest
picture, ‘‘ Hopeless Dawn,” by Mr. Frank Bramley, A.R.A. For the
Summer Exhibition the Committee secured the Third Historical
Travelling Collection of Water-Colours from South Kensington
Museum, a collection specially interesting from a student’s point of
view; and for the Upper Gallery, the collection of pictures by Mr.
Byron Cooper, illustrative of Tennysonland. These two collections
made a very attractive Exhibition.

The Autumn Exhibition, now in progress, is fully up to the
average in the number and merit of the pictures exhibited, and is
especially strong in Water-Colours. During the month it has been
open, it has been attended by 6,000 visitors.

The contents of the four cases lent to the Art Gallery by the
Department of Science and Art were changed at the usual time, and
the objects now on loan include a case of electrotypes, one of Oriental
China, and some very choice specimens of early English iron and wood-
work, as well as some very good Indian objects. The Committee
again have to acknowledge the ready courtesy of the Department, and
the anxiety of the officials to send such specimens as the Committee
desire, and more particularly those likely to be useful to the Art
Industries of the district.

The tenth Season of Promenade Concerts took place on the
Saturday Evenings of last winter, and repeated the successes of former

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seasons. The Committee are glad to take this opportunity of thanking
very heartily all those who assist in these pleasant entertainments,
which have done so much to popularise the Gallery.

The Electric Light continues to give satisfaction, and is not
more expensive than was expected. Its cost during the past year has
been £34 ros. against £36 last year, and about £8 more than the last
gas bill. On the other hand the Gallery is much better lighted, and
the painting and decoration of the building show little or no signs of
deterioration, and will last at least twice as long as it has done
previously.

The Committee are glad to report that more use has been made
of the Gallery by students, for copying purposes, during the past year
than at any time during its existence, and they hope that the useful-
ness of the Gallery will go on increasing. They desire once more to
acknowledge the valuable services of the Curator, to whose zeal and
assiduity in the discharge of his duties much of the success of the Art
Gallery is due.

On behalf of the Committee,
WILLIAM BEMROSE,

CHAIRMAN.
November ist, 1895.

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TABLE VI.

Occupations of fhe Hast Thousand of the
Blew Borrowers,

Accountant ..

Agents and Collectors :

Apprentices & Shop Assistants

Architects, Surveyors, and
Draughtsmen

Bakers and Confectioners

Bank Cashiers

Boiler Maker ...

Bookbinders, Printers, ure
graphers, & Compositors

Boot and Shoe Makers

Box Maker

Brewer.. :

Brush MEikers: :

Builders, Bricklayers,
Plasterers . 53c

Butchers

Carpenters, Joiners, ‘Cabinet
Makers and Upholsterers

Carriage and Wagon Builders

Chemists and Druggists

China Workers

Clergymen and Ministers

Clerks and Book-keepers

Coachman :

Commercial Travellers

Cooper.. =e ee

Corset Maker ..

Decorators

Domestic Servants

Drapers

Electricians

Engineers, Moulders, ‘Smiths,
‘Fitters & Engine. Drivers

Elastic Bandage ‘Maker

Engraver

Errand and Office Boys

Factory Hands

Farmer

Gardeners Fei Greengrocers

Grocers & Provision Dealers

Grooms

Hairdressers ... et

Hotel Keeper... sai

Housekeepers

and

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Ironmongers ...

Labourers

Laundress

Locksmith Ae etd

Managers of Works ...

Manufacturers

Merchants :

Medical Braeitioner.

Messengers ace

Miltiners and Diccsmaker S00

Musical Instrument Dealer ..

Musicians

Naturalist

Nurses..

Packer.. i.

Painters and Paperhangers ..

Pattern Maker

Photographer

Piano Tuners ue

Plumbers and Glaziers

Porters, Attendants,
Caretakers...

Postmen

Publican soe

Railway Employés

Reporters

Rope Spinner...

Scholars and Students

Skinners & Leather Dressers

Stationers

Tailoresses

Tailors, Hatters, aad “Hosiers

Teachers and Pupil Teachers

Telegraphists .. :

Turners and Pace Finishers

Waitresses... she an

Warehousemen

Watchmaker and Jeweller

Weavers ay

Wheelwrights

No Occupation

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21

TABLE VII.
GENERAL SUMMARY.

ee eee SR ee

COMPARATIVE RETURNS.

Lending Library Replacements
New Books ... ,
Total Books...
», Issues ie
Average Daily Issue .
Turnover of each Volume...

Reference Library :—
New Books ...
Total Books. .
» Issues ae
Average Daily Issue

New Borrowers 2 a

Total Borrowers (approximate) are
Numbers of Works issued per Borrowe
Cards Cancelled ... sie

Overdue Books written for ,

Books Rebound and Repaired ...

GENERAL DATA.

aha ee EF"

Population (estimated to June, 1895) ae axe 100,272
Rateable Value (September, 1895) a -- £412,051
Amount of Rate Levied __... ae ae -» One Penny.
Amount produced by Rate ... Hs = -» £1,640
Library Stock... me 29°4 PER CENT. OF POPULATION

ela are ak sg iB eT a aly

Donations fo the Library.
Ce |

Art GALLERY and Museum Reports from Cardiff, Leeds, Nottingham.
AsHWoRTH, JAMES, Esq., M.E.—-A Review of the Coal Dust Question.
ALLEYNE, Sir Joun—Back numbers of ‘ Nature” & “‘ Engineering.”

BemroseE, Witu1aM, Esq., J.P.—I!lustrations of China and its People.
4 vols.

Bemrosg, H. Arnotp, Esq., M.A., F.G.S -—Pamphlets relating to the
Geology and Mineralogy of Derbyshire.

BootH, CHartes, Esg.—Life and Labour of the People in East
London, with Appendix and Maps.

Brewster, F. Carroii, Esg.— Disraeli in Outline.”

Bripce House Estates CoMMITTEE OF THE City oF Lonpon, THE—
History of the Tower Bridge.

Briscok, J. Potrer, Esg.—Figaro in Chesterfield.’

Browne, T. B., Lrp.—Advertisers’ A BC and Press Directory for
1895.
CoLBuRN, GEORGE, Esg.— Poems on Mankind and Nature.

ComMISSIONER OF Epucation, THE—Washington—Annual Report of
the Commissioner of Education for 1890—gr.

CoRPORATION OF THE City oF LONDON (per Sir John Monckton).—
London and the Kingdom. Vols 2 and 3.

Cox, ARTHUR, Esg.—Journal of the Derbyshire Archeological Society,
1894.
Dent, Miss—Mazzarotte, or the Constellations.

Derpy, THE CounTEss or—Speeches and Addresses of Edward Henry,
15th Earl of Derby.

Dona.p, Miss J.—Notes on the Genus Murchisonia and its Allies.

Fisk, Francis, Esg.—Adcock’s Engineers’ Pocket Book; Skyring’s
Builders’ Prices for 1895,

Harwoop, JAMES, Esg.—Three Volumes Derby Comet.

IuirFE, WiLuiAM, Esg.—Eighteenth Annual Report of the Medical

Officer of Health for Derby, 1894.

iin eet «tee 8 i

23

Ir1isH Untonist ALLIANCE—Irish Unionist Alliance Publications.
Vol III.

Liprary Reports from Aberdeen, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barking, Bar-
row-in-Furness, Battersea, Birmingham, Bootle, Bournemouth,
Bradford, Brentford, Brighton, Buxton, Camberwell, Cambridge,
Cardiff, Carlisle, Chelsea, Cheltenham, Chester, Clerkenwell,
Clitheroe, Croydon, Doncaster, Ealing, Edinburgh, Folkestone,
Fulham, Glasgow, Glasgow (Mitchell's Library), Glasgow (Bail-
lie’s Institute), Gosport, Great Yarmouth, Handsworth, Holborn,
Hove, Kidderminster, Leeds, Leicester, Lewisham, Liverpool,
Longton, Manchester, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham,
Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Richmond (Surrey), Rochdale,
Salford, Sheffield, Smethwick, Southampton, St. George’s (Han-
over Square), St. Giles’s, St. Leonard's, Shoreditch, St. Martin-
in-the-Fields, Stafford, Streatham, Sunderland, Tynemouth,
Walsall, West Bromwich, Westminster, Wigan, Willesden,
Wimbledon, Wolverhampton, Worcester, York.

LiveRPooL FREE Liprary—Catalogue of Books on Architecture in the
Reference Department.

Mason, Ernest, Esg.—* Womanhood in the God-Man.”

Mears, Mrs. A. GaRLAND—The Story of a Trust and Tales of our
Town.

Pratt, JAMEs, Esq., Jun.—Tales of the Supernatural.

PERRY AND Co., Messrs. Watrer—Perry’s Manufacturers’ Directory
of Great Britain and Ireland.

Roe, W. R. Esg.—Our Deafand Dumb. Two copies,
Secretary, Bristol University College—University Calendar, 1895-6,

Secretary, Dublin University—University Calendar, 1895; Exami-
nation Papers, 1895.

SEcRETARY, Durham University—University Calendar, 1895.

SEcRETARY, Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College—College
Calendar, 1895-6.

Secretary, Iron and Steel Institute—Journal of the Iron and Steel
_ Institute, 1894; Brief Index of Papers contained in the Journal.

-SEcRETARY of State for India—Vols. 35, 36, 49 of Sacred Books of the
East.

_ SEcRETARY, Royal Colonial Institute—Catalogue of the Library of the
Royal Colonial Institute, 1895; Proceedings of the Royal
Colonial Institute, 1894-5.

SEcrRETARY, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth—University
Calendar, 1894-5.

24

SmitH, F. N., Esg.—Matthew Henry’s Bible (3 vols.); Bemrose’s
Manual of Wood Carving.

Sroxes, A. H., Esg.—Report of H.M. Inspector of Mines for Midland
District (No. 8), 1895.

TaccHELLa, B., Esg.—German Etymology.

THOMPSON AND Co., Messrs. W. P.—Handbook of Patent Law of all
Countries,

UNIVERSITY CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE ; Tutorial Series (per Messrs.
W. B. Clive and Co.)—Text Book of English Literature, 1660—
1798; London Matriculation Directory; Elementary Heat;
Roman History; Text Book of Sound; Elementary Hydrostatics ;
Similar Figures and the Plane; Elementary Light; Chaucer’s
Canterbury Tales; English History; Tutorial French Syntax ;
Elementary Mechanics; The University Correspondent; Pam-
phlets, Leaflets, &c., &c.

Unsworth, Rev. W.—Influence of Jesus Christ on Young Men.

VoysEy, Rev. C.—The Sling and the Stone (vol. X); Theism: or the
Religion of Common Sense.

WessTER, Mrs.—Webster’s Child’s Primer of the Theory of Music ;
Webster's Groundwork of Music.

WHITTINGHAM AND Co., Messrs. Cuas.—The History of Reynard the
Fox.

Donations fo fhe Whitseum.

' Atsop, A. M., Esq.—Lead Miner’s Stowse.

Bates, H. W., EsQg —Two Medals. In commemoration of the Open-
ing of Derby Free Public Library and Museum.

Birps, JAMEs ApbeEy, Esq. (the late), Executors of—Geological and
Mineralogical Collections.

British Museum, Trustees of—Duplicates of Reptiles, Shells, and
Insects.

Gaskin, WILLIAM, Esq.—Portion of large Crab’s Claw.
Moraan, Tuomas, Esq.—Fossil; Tip of Lepidendron,
Sms, J., JuN., Esg.—Sea Gull.

Warp, JouN, Esg.—Model of Pig of Lead, found at Matlock ; Model
of Footprint of Chirotherium.

Wricut, H., Esg.—One Pound Note; Holthouse, Derbyshire.

“ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS.

26

SerbHy Sree

Abstract of the Accounts for the

dv. REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
i S- te

To Joiner’s, Plumber’s, and Gas Fitter’s Work UE Tree
,, Locksmith’s Work, and Repairing Electric Bells 3 6s
», Builder’s Work : : : Td, Jove
,, Painting Exterior of Library ‘and Museum 37 10 O
Painting Librarian’s and Porter’s Houses.. 13, 1o- fe
a Builder's and Plumber's Work at ditto 57 1 SF
», Heating Apparatus ... a 12 FORMO
Cabinet Work at Juvenile Library 39 ese
», Telephones for ditto a 3.17 "6
», Wiring and Fittings for Electric Light (Balance) 20 ot ae
f210 5 3

SALARIES AND

W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator
J. A. Miller, Assistant Librarian... :
» W. H. Walton aS ie

», E. J. Crowther = is

», W. Lowndes 7 3

oy WVe bs. Colfman: 4;

H. M. Haywood, Committee Clerk
Porter’s Wages, and Assistant Cleaners
Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors ...

New Books (Adults’ Department) .

Binding and Repairing Books

Palaontographical and Harleian Society’s Reports
Printing Post Cards and other Notices and Forms
Printing Fines Books 2

Printing Catalogues of Scientific Books

Clerical Assistance with Manuscript of ditto

,, New Books (Juvenile Department) $59 I0
,, Registers and Printing Forms ditto 10 3
,, Book Stand ditto 4 0
», New Desks, &c. ditto 15 10

CoOOMN::

240 0 1G
71) 10 a
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32 10 @
20 16 6
18 77 ae
40 Of@
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£597 1 9
LIBRARY
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23 £1

4 478

40 14 9
35 oa
89 3.3

$558 19 II

27

Library, &e.

Year ending September 29th, 1895.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Gas Fittings oie
», Free Library Rate Account

WAGES ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account...

ACCOUNT.
By Sale of Catalogues ..
», Fines upon Readers for Detention ‘of Books
», Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards
», Lost and Damaged Books -
», Free Library Rate Account

be ae

$558 19 II

28

dr. READING AND NEWS
£ Sed.

To Magazines and Periodicals ... one a sat Bee wee
a Newspapers, Illustrated Papers, &c. i =: Go. ns. 45
», Directories ssh ra 4 0
», Binding Patents and ‘Newspapers 15 3 0
Z112 4°10

To Specimens _... oa a
», Cabinet for Herbarium:
,, Glass Bottles for Reptiles
,, Laxidermist’s Work
, Carriage of Donation
,, Papering Cases

To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the f£, one

Quarter to 25th December, 1894 ae
Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, 1895
Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1895
Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1895

29
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410 0

410 O
410 O
410 0

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——— SS

ROOMS ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Old Newspapers, &c.
», Free Library Rate Account

ACCOUNT.

CORPORATION.

aS Ditto, granted February 6th, 1
+, Ditto, granted May rst, 1895

By Free Library Rate Account...

29

By Treasurer, Free Library Rate, granted No
aga
_» Ditto, granted August 7th, 1895 ot.

v. oth, 1894 ...

62 3 3

02 343

30

Or. ESTABLISHMENT
fs. d.

ho Gas. sc. aan fee sie po 7 EG. ie
5, Electric Light and Meter Rent... 55 be «> | TOG sad: ae
,, Lamps for ditto sie ae sa ae nae coe Oe ag aie
ae VALED cc. ee afl eee sia a e Ba { 3°
oe a es eee bee hs a Fi os Grate
», Fire Insurance Mes eee Spe oc ot os ee
», Ironmongery ... OC 22 7 10
,, Plants, Bulbs, &c. for Gaiden, Bat Lava Mower. wa >
5) Esty. Cash Payments by Librarian Bes sae ws == HAS EG ae
», Printing Annual Reports... 5 oe ae ae g9 15 0
,, Various Printing and Stationery ... an ee ws | SE ae
» Cleaning Windows ae ners we Sido ‘ ID Osso
,, Property Tax and House Duty = az et «LE
», Miscellaneous Expenses ... 2 awe 6° 3
,, Interest and Commission Charged by Bankers 5 3 ae
,, Cheque Books 2 =e es aes See Se a §5°'%
5 Clothing for Porter .. aaa aoe Pea sh aH 3 12 48
7 Winding Clock : oe oes 3 0 =
,, National Telephone Co. Annual Subscription oe eae 5 5 a
$386 14 8

RATE

To Repairs and Alterations to Premises... te ose 204, Ses
», Salaries and Wages ons 5c ats sis o» 597 =f ae
», Library : woe ee Be ae 4F4 4 oe
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fy Museum “as a aes ro on “= roe SS
» Establishment ae oer sat ee ae .. 3864900
5

£1831 19
BALANCE
ASSETS.
To Free Library and Museum Rate Account .. evs .- 104 Tos

——

#104. I 10

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ACCOUNT. Gr.
Ss, d:

By Derby Mechanics’ pcaaces Acknowledgment for En-

croachment a a aa ova au or. oO
», Free Library Rate Account .. kas Ag aa pat GRO-ES “8
$386 14 8

ACCOUNT.
. Balance brought phen =a a= (op te %
Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Corporation 72] ZHAO, av re
,, balance oe Sa ~- ap esteloOss 1) EO
#1831 Ig 5

SHEET.
LIABILITIES.

By Treasurer = ase a<s an Sch ie ace’ .FO4") Eto
#104 I 10

H. M. HAYWOOD, CteErk.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library
and Museum, for the year ending September 29th, 1895, and hereby
certify that they are correct. —Dated this 22nd day of October, 1895.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.
Sere An WwOGD, } Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

ALFRED BUTTERWORTH, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

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Derby Corporation

Abstract of the Accounts for the

Dr. WAGES
£ Soa

To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman ccs gS are
», Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors ... ae Hee va a Se

$82 19 6

REPAIRS AND

To Builder’s Work bee a rs it ak cae oe
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COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

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,», Printing, Stationery, and Posting oe . 34 19
», Printing Catalogues ... ae aes ae 43 2
45 ELILe <= Piano for Concerts .. 62a5
,, Printing Programmes for ditto as
Sys ELLY Cash Payments by Curator .. 16 17

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Art Gallery.

Year ending September 29th, 1895.

ACCOUNT. Gr.
fe Ged:
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$82 19 6
ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.
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$20 0 9
PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.
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#171 Ig It

ACCOUNT.
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» Sale of Catalogues ... — Are Sas 22 the 3
= 48 5 3
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£Al7G. 1%, oa

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Or. DERBY CORPORATION
ee

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£378 6 9

ART GALLERY

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», Repairs and Alterations wae 3 nds ae is0)), 2OMOa any
», Collection and Carriage of Pictures as sie oe IV bpEg MES
», Establishment ae sm As Bee ee gmp eee

$406 6 1

BALANCE
ASSETS.

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£327 17 5
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ACCOUNT. Cr.
s. d.

By Derby Corporation, Amount owing to Banker at 29th
September, 1894 ost as aa ee ae S70. 69
&378 © 9

REVENUE ACCOUNT.

By AUTUMN EXHIBITION, 1894-5.

Receipts at Turnstile ... sats er Meee 2G. <3
Commission on Pictures sold... as TAO “9g
— 35°12 ©
», SPRING EXHIBITION, 1895.
Receipts at Turnstile ... tia L278 wR 2
Commission on Pictures sold ... Seis Bona 16
ae 29 9 8
» SUMMER EXHIBITION, 1895.
Receipts at Turnstile ... er sit eae ve) ES SR. G
», Balance (deficiency) sit ate aa ne Sion Cool ee 5
$406 6 1
SHEET.
, LIABILITIES.
By Treasurer nee ss ae sat bis se a ee eB
£327 17_ 5

H.. M... HAYWOOD: Cxrerx:

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Art Gallery
for the year ending 29th September, 1895, and hereby certify that they
are correct.

Dated this 22nd day of October, 1895.

WATSON SOWTER & Co., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.
Mies aanwoon. i Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

_ ALFRED BUTTERWORTH, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

IIIA AR ARRARDALRIIEE SPD SWAOAAADAEDARIM

WM. HALL, PRINTER, GREE ;
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County Borough

Twenty-fifth Annual Report

OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE

DERBY FREE LIBRARY & MUSEUM,

AND FOURTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT oF THE

ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.

PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL,
NOVEMBER 9th, 1896.

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DERBY: J. W. SIMPSON, PRINTER, ALBERT STREET.

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County age . aoe

TWENTY-FIFTH

Annual Report of the Committee

OF THE

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AND
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AN

Fourteenth Annual eee

OF THE

ART GALLERY COMMITTEE,

PRESENTED TO THE Town COUNCIL,

NOVEMBER QTH, 1896.

PRINTED BY J. W. SIMPSON, ALBERT STREET, DERBY.
1896.

LIST OF COMMITTEES AND OFFICIALS.

1» +-—____.-

LIBRARY & MUSEUM COMMITTEE.

Mr. ALDERMAN H. BOAM, J.P., Mayor, e%-offcio.
Mr. ALDERMAN G. BOTTOMLEY, J.P., CHarrman.
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Mr. ALDERMAN RUSSELL, J.P. Rev. G. HUNSWORTH, M.A.

» CouNcILtor ANN, J.P. Mr. W. BEMROSE, J.P.

aH % CHOLERTON. » H. ARNOLD-BEMROSE, M.A.
é eS ELLIS. » ALEX. BUCHANAN, J.P.

3s be LAURIE, M.D. » »s. COURT.

- 2 SMITH. 3 A, BY HAMELTORN. i Me

zi > STONE. 5 4 M: HOBSON:

- = SUTHERLAND. SW PEPRR. we

2 = WINTER. » A. H. STOKES, A.M., E.GS.

= a WRIGHT.

ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.

Mr. ALDERMAN H. BOAM, J.P., Mayor, ex-officio.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHarrman.

Mr. ALDERMAN SOWTER, J.P., Mr. Councittor WINTER.
VicE-CHAIRMAN. i id WRIGHT.

» COUNCILLOR ANN, J.P. Dr. FRANCIS.

B a3 HORNE. Mr. C. B. KEENE.

is = J. SMITH. » JL. C. SIMMONDS.

+ s STONE. » GEO. TURNER.

LIBRARIAN AND CURATOR.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER.

CLERK.
Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIANS.
Mr. W. H. WALTON. Miss ETHEL J. CROWTHER.

JUNIOR ASSISTANTS.

W. LOUIS COLTMAN. L. C. GOODWIN.
HELEN J. WHITE. G. W. PULLEN.

ART GALLERY ATTENDANT.
J. FOLEY.

PORTER.
GEORGE PULLEN,

County Borough of Derbp.

TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Free Library and Museum Committee,

FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1896.

|e Free Library and Museum Committee have very much pleasure
in presenting to the Council their Twenty-fifth Annual Report.

The Institution was never in a more flourishing condition than at
present, nor more appreciated by the ratepayers. The issues of books are
considerably in advance of last year’s, and although fewer new books have
been added, the Library is well up to date in all important particulars.
The total number of books now in the Library is 28,858. This is 315 less
than last year, but over 1,200 books have been withdrawn as worn out
and obsolete, a great number of which are not worth replacing.
Those interested in the minuter details of the work done are referred to
the tables which accompany this Report, and to the Librarian’s com-
ments upon them.

The Children’s Library, which had just been started at the time of
the last Report, has had a very successful year, and there are over 700
borrowers between the ages of 8 and 14 who are being supplied with
suitable literature. These young folks took out upwards of 21,000 books
during the year, and the success which has attended this department has
_ fully justified its establishment.

; The Committee are now able to report also on a year’s work at the
_ Arboretum Branch Reading Room. The number of visitors has been
carefully recorded during six months of the year, and the attendance
in those six months has reached 54,135. Averaging this for the year, the
readers would number 107,257, or considerably more than the population
of the Borough. So far, the experiment is an entire success, and the

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provision of such a room has been highly appreciated. The cost of
its maintenance will probably be about £75 a year, and this expense, and
any similar ones which may be incurred, must necessarily be at the cost
of the Central Library. As pointed out last year, the provision of Branch
Libraries and Reading Rooms is simply one of finance, and the Com-
mittee feel that with their present income, they have gone as far as they
can go without seriously impairing the usefulness of the parent estab-
lishment.

A Catalogue for the Children’s Library was published early in the
year, and has sold well. The Catalogue of the Scientific books in the
Reference Library, the publication of which has been unavoidably delayed,
is nearly ready, and will be published between now and Christmas.

The building is in a good state of repair, and the amount necessary
to be spent on repairs and alterations is less than for many years past.
The close of last year left the Committee with a balance of £104 against
them ; this has now been reduced to about £2, although there is a liability
of £30 for books ordered and not received. Seeing that the equipment
and first year’s maintenance of the Branch Reading Room has absorbed
£158, the Committee feel that the result is a satisfactory one, although
the amount spent on new books has had to be considerably reduced.
With no immediate special expenses that they know of, the Committee
hope that this may be remedied next year.

The Committee, in closing this Report, beg to thank the numerous
public bodies and individuals who have given books, newspapers, maga-
zines, and other articles during the past year, and they once more gladly
bear witness to the zeal and efficiency with which the Librarian and his
staff discharge their duties.

On: behalf of the Committee,
GEORGE BOTTOMLEY,

Chairman.
October 26th, 1896.

LIBRARIAN'S REPORT.

To the Chairman and Members of the Derby Free Library and
Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,

HAVE very great pleasure in laying before you my Eleventh Annual

Report. The year, although presenting no special features, has
been a busy one, and I believe that at no time in its history, has the
Institution been more popular or more useful to the ratepayers. I have
prepared for your information the usual tables, and on those a few
remarks will perhaps be acceptable, not only to yourselves, but to the
Council, and to the large section of the general public who take an
interest in the Library, and its work.

Tables 1 and 2 deal with the Lending Department, the first with
the stock, and the second with the issues. Reductions in the stock
have been brought about in three ways, five volumes have been lost and
paid for, ten have been destroyed because they have been in infected
houses, and those who are at all nervous about the Library being a
possible source of infection may be re-assured that every possible precau-
tion is taken to prevent it. Three volumes have been totally lost through
default of both borrower and guarantor, not a large number consider-
ing the vast number of books issued. The stock has been further re-
duced by a very large number of books withdrawn as worn out. A
large number of these were the old three volume novels, to which I
believe we have now finally bid farewell, and do so without regret.
Those worth replacing are certain to be issued in one volume form, and our
shelves are rid of an encumbrance. Against the 1,268 books withdrawn,
we have only replaced at present 305. A large number will not be re-
placed, but about 120 are on order, and the Book Committee have
another long list to go through. The new books added during the year
have been 518 against 1,037 last year, but in the latter number were
included 474 for the Children’s Library, The amount spent on new
books during the year is £173 against £276 last year, but £59 of the
latter amount was incurred for the Children’s Library. The total
stock stands at 445 less than at the commencement of the year. Turning
now to the issues, it will be noticed that there is a gross increase of

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about 7,00C, and an increase in the daily issue of 29, which now
reaches 637, as against 438 in November, 1885, when I first entered
your service. The first year of the Children’s Library has been an
unqualified success. The daily average for the whole year is 81, but
for the month of March it was 112, and on one Monday evening, no fewer
than 202 books were issued. The lowest month for issues is August,
and the lowest day of the week, Wednesday. I am very glad to be
able to report once again that there is little fault to be found with the
way that the books are used.

Tables 3 and 4 deal with the Reference Department. Here we have
increased our stock by 130 volumes, about the normal rate, for in the
286 reported last year, there were 122 volumes of Patents, none of which
appear in this year’s list. The daily issue is less by 9 than last year,
but the fact that there were 1,000 less Patents consulted, and that
there was only one course of University Extension Lectures will
more than account for the slight falling off. It must be also borne
in mind that now the great majority of those who use the Reference
Library are students, and are not, as was formerly the case, largely
mixed with those who simply come to look at picture-books.

Table 5 gives miscellaneous information. From it we learn that
the new borrowers during the year reached 1,350, of whom 468 were
children. The sexes are pretty equally divided, and Table 6 shows in
a classified form the occupations of the last thousand. The same
thousand borrowers reside in the wards shown in the following Table, the
reading population varying little from former years in its distribution.

| PER THOUSAND.
Number
WARD. ae of to be expected
Borrowers. NEGA
Arhboregumivessisc Mie ca 123 168
IBabINSTONG. sie ein = 163 122
Becket Stee Se Pat 246 198
Westley mae aie. Acie se kee 59 115
Derwent, wackistecs” Sst” las 59 64
ria Gates pecs, «eel 122 113
King’s Mead <=: =. <- 120 145
IGA YN S50 8an woe 108 75

649 over-due books had to be written for, and a proof of the popularity
of the bespoken system is to be found in the fact that 1,175 books were
bespoken. 2,760 books passed through the binders’ hands for greater or

_— a

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less reason, of which at least 2,300 were done on our own premises.
Table 7 simply gives general results summarised in such a form that
the year’s work can be easily compared with that of its predecessor,

The attendance in the Newsrooms shows no falling off, and although
on the first opening of the Arboretum Branch some little difference was
noticed, they are now fuller than ever. The average attendance at the
Arboretum Branch has been 345 daily, that at the central Reading Rooms,
at least four times the number. The behaviour of those who visit all the
Reading Rooms leaves little to be complained of, and the petty pilfering
I have often had to deplore has been all but absent during the year.

Work in the Museum has progressed slowly and steadily. The sub-
committee having charge of the rearrangement has met weekly during
the year, and their time has been principally devoted to the Invertebrates.
They have carefully gone over all the specimens that existed in the
Museum, have got rid of the imperfect and worthless, and have
prepared a list of typical specimens to be obtained in the various classes.
Some of these have already been obtained, others are on order, and in
the course of a few months they will be available for the public. An
important purchase of British Land and Freshwater Shells was made
from the collection of the late Mr. Hagger, of Repton, and with the speci-
mens already in stock, a tolerably complete case has been prepared, and
these have been arranged and labelled, spaces being left for the species
we do not possess. The Rey. Canon Carr, of Holbrook, has enriched the
Museum by the presentation of a cabinet of Lichens and Mosses.

The Annual Conference of the Library Association was held this year
at Buxton, and in addition to attending it as the representative of this
Institution, I was asked to perform the duties of Local Secretary. The
meetings were exceedingly useful to those employed in Library work. [
had the honour of being elected a member of the Council for the sixth
year in succession, and have since been elected President of the North
Midland Branch, which embraces the counties of Derby, Nottingham,
Leicester, Lincoln, and parts of Yorkshire and Northants.

An important change in our staff has taken place this year through
the resignation of Miss Miller, who for very many years occupied an im-
portant post in the Library, discharging its duties in a manner highly
creditable to herself and acceptable to the public. Her departure necessi-
tated a general re-alrangement of duties, but the other members of the
Staff have done their best to meet the circumstances, and I have no reason
to believe that the interests of the Library or of the public will suffer. Of
the zeal of the whole of the staff in your service I have spoken before in

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terms of high praise, and there has been nothing during the past year to
alter my good opinion of them.

My own labours have been made lighter and pleasanter by your ready
acquiescence in whatever suggestions I have made for the better carrying
on of the work of the Institution, and I cannot do less than express to
you my sincere obligations, while the Library and the Institution as a
whole, as well as the officers, owe much to the local press for their ready
co-operation and help.

I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
WILLIAM CROWTHER,

Librarian and Curator.
October 26th, 1896.

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FOURTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Corporation Art Gallery Committee.

. Art Gallery Committee have much pleasure in presenting their
Fourteenth Annual Report to the Town Council. As usual, a
comparative table of the visitors for the last three years is given below.

1893-94 | 1894-95 | 1895-96

Visitors to Autumn Exhibition ..| 20300 | 17747 | 17707
_ Spring a oe --| 20840 18070 17300

35 Summer + 5A --| 13156 | 11980 12150
Total Visitors .. = | 54296 47797 47157

Total Days Open by Payment .. a 164 160 164
+3 33 Free ae - 86 89 87
Total Days Open AS 250 249 251

Average on Paying Days 62
. Free Days . 425

There is nothing special to remark with respect to these figures,
except that the number of visitors on the free days slowly increases, while
that on the paying days as slowly diminishes. The total number of
visitors to the Gallery since its opening is now 533,649.

The deficit to be paid by the Council is about £10 more than last
year. The pictures sold at the Exhibitions totalled the catalogue value of
£373 11s. Od., being £132 less than last year, but the result is perhaps as
good as can be expected, and is considerably better than that of many
larger towns. The Art Union realised £87 9s. Od., £12 more than in 1895.

Every effort has been made to keep up the standard of the pictures
exhibited, and the Committee believe that end has been attained. The
Autumn and Spring Exhibitions reached a high level of merit, and the
Hanging Committee had a much larger number of pictures submitted
than they could place, a gratifying proof of the rising estimation in which
the gallery is held by artists generally. The Summer Exhibition consisted
of Photographs, and the pictures exhibited were both interesting and of

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good workmanship. The usual medals were offered, and some of the best
artists in the country sent works for competition. In connection with
this exhibition, the best thanks of the Committee are due to Mr. A. B.
Hamilton, and to Mr. Councillor Winter for the medals they kindly gave
to local photographers. Some excellent work was exhibited, but the
Committee would have been glad to have had more exhibitors.

The Autumn Exhibition now open, is equal to any of its predecessors,
and seems likely to be popular with the public, for above three thousand
visitors passed the turnstiles during the first fortnight.

The four cases of Art objects lent by the Science and Art Depart-
ment were renewed in May last, and the Committee desire to acknow-
ledge the courtesy of the officials at South Kensington, and their anxiety
to lend objects which are of practical use to the Art industries of the
town and neighbourhood. Other objects of interest have been lent by
various persons during the year, to whom the thanks of the Committee
are cordially due.

The fine collection of old Derby China belonging to the Gallery
has been a greater attraction than ever during the past year, and more
collectors brought specimens for comparison and identification than at
any previous period. The debt of gratitude due to the generous
donors of this collection is increasing, and the Committee are glad to
know that their generosity is being so thoroughly appreciated.

The Saturday Concerts organised by the Curator reached their
eleventh season during last winter. They have done much to popularise
the gallery, and the Committee desire again to place on record their
thanks to the host of friends, both amateur and professional, who have
gratuitously given their services.

The warmest thanks of the Committee and the Council are due to
Mr. Councillor Edgar Horne, who has this day presented to the Gallery
a valuable Kirkman Concert Grand Pianoforte.

The building is in good repair, and some alterations in the heat-
ing apparatus, effected at slight cost, have made the entrance hall
and Galleries much more comfortable during cold weather.

The Committee have once more pleasure in testifying to the well
directed efforts of the Curator for the benefit of the Gallery, and to
the energy and tact with which he discharges his duties.

On behalf of the Committee,
WILLIAM BEMROSE,
Chairman.
October 26th, 1896.

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Occupations of the Last Thousand of the

TABLE VI.

New Borrowers.

Actor ...

Agents and Collectors Z

Apprentices and Shop Assist-
ants

Architects, Surveyors,
Draughtsmen

Army Pensioner

Artist . :

Bakers and Confectioners

Boiler Makers

Bookbinders, Printers, Ttehiee
graphers, and Composi-

and

tors
Boot and Shao Makers
Box Makers ... By.
Brewers as
Builders, Bricklayers, aud
Plasterers :
Butchers

Carpenters, Joiners, and Cabi-
net makers

Carriage and Wagon Builders

Carters

Chemists and Drug ggists

China Workers

Clergymen and Ministers

Clerks and Book-keepers

Commercial Travellers

Cooper :

Corset Maker..

Decorator

Domestic Servants

Drapers

Electricians ...

Engineers, Moulders, ‘Smiths,
Fitters, and Engine Drivers

Elastic Bandage Maker

Errand and Ottice sobs

Evangelist

Factory Hands

Farmers

Fishing Line Maker ..

Gardeners and Greengrocers

Grocers

Grooms

Hairdressers ...

Harness Makers

Housekeepers

HOHE CO

momwmwn~9

1

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NNO PD ODN D ORFF Db OPEN RRR OLO ® Crow © oo ww

Inland Revenue Officer
Journalists

Labourers
Laundresses ...
Locksmiths

Maltster Bee, dds
Managers of Works ..
Merchants :
Medical Practitioners’
Messenger : on
Milliners and Dressmakers 407
Millwrights

Model Maker. es
Musical Tastrament Dealer. fs
Musician

Nurses is
Painters and Paper- hangers
Pattern Maker !
Photographer ..

Piano Tuner ...

Picture Framer

Plumbers and Glaziers

Police Constables

Porters and Caretakers
Postman

Railway Employés

Reporters

Rope Spinner...

Sailor ...

Scholars and Shudents.
Skinnersand Leather Dressers
Stationer

Stone Masons

Tailoresses

Tailors, Hatters, and “Hosier
Teachers and Bis Teachers
Telegraphists ..

Tobacconists Nee

Turners and Brass Finishes
Waitress

Warehousemen
Watchmakers and Jewellen
Weavers :
Wheelwright .
No Occupation |

Total .

.. 9318

—

Or

21

TABLE VII.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

COMPARATIVE RETURNS.

Lending Library oe
New Books :
Total Books
», Lssues :
Average Daily Issue ..
Turnover of éach Volume...

Reference Library :—
New Books
Total Books
», Issues Ss
Average Daily Issue |

New Borrowers .. ;

Total Borrowers (approximate) ;
| Number of Works issued per Borrower...
| Cards Cancelled :

| Overdue Books written for

| Books Re-bound and Repaired

GENERAL DATA.

| Population (estimated to June, 1896)
Rateable Value (September, 1896) ...
Amount of Rate Levied

“Amount produced by Rate

“library Stock ... ... ... . 28:3 PER CENT.

1895 1896
aN) 221 305 |
yen 3y'¢ 518

18754 | 18309

.| 157879 | 164676
608 637
8-42 8-99
286 130

10419 | 10549

14383 | 11814

50 41
1320 1350
7500 7500
23-1 23°5
99 151
574 649
6064 2760
101,770
£421,134
One Penny.
£1,700

OF POPULATION.

22

DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY.

>

AGENT-GENERAL FOR Natat—The Colony of Natal: An Official Hand-
book and Railway Guide.

AGENT-GENERAL FOR New Sourn Wawtes—The Wealth and Progress
of New South Wales.

AGENT-GENERAL FOR Nerw JZesaLanp—Christmas Numbers of the
**Canterbury Times” and ‘“‘ New Zealand Weekly Press.”

ArT GALLERY AND MuseumM—Reports from Cardiff, Leeds, Nottingham,
Horniman Museum.

AuBREY, Dr.—Stock Exchange Investments.
Bexrast (Linen Hall Library)—Catalogue of Books.

Buackman VENTILATING Co.—Ventilating and Drying in Laundries
under the New Act (two copies).

Browne, Messrs. T. B., Lrp.—Advertisers’ A. B. C. and Press Direc-
tory for 1896.

Caprury, Ricuarp, Ese.—Cocoa: All about it.
Carrot, Lewis, Esg.—Symbolic Logic.

CHAamMpPNEss, Messrs. & Co.—The Insurance Blue Book and Guide for
1895-6.

Currie, Messrs. Donatp & Co.—Tantallon Castle: The Story of the
Ship and the Castile.

Cust, Ropert N., Esg.—Clouds on the Horizon; Linguistic and
Oriental Essays.

Day, CHartes A., Esg.—Complete Handbook of British, Colonial, and
Foreign Patents, Trade Marks, and Designs.

DuspEE FREE Liprary.—Catalogue of the Lochee Branch Library.
Exuior Stock, Messrs.—Sin and Redemption.
EXECUTORS OF THE LATE Lapy Burton.—Life of Sir Richard F. Burton.

Fisk, Francis, Esg.—Adcock’s Engineers’ Pocket Book; Skyring’s”
Builders’ Price Book for 1896.

Frencu, A. D. Wexup, Esq.—County Records.
Gisson, Miss Lovrtsa.—lst, 2nd, and 3rd Books on the Theory of Music.
GurnnEss, Rey. H. Grarran, D.D.—Creation Centred in Christ.

Hint, Messrs. Watter & Co.—The Holidays, 1896; Where to Stay
and What to See.

Homan, T. Esq., R.N.—Life in the Royal Navy; Salt Yarns.

23

Horton, ArtHur W., Esq.—The Vaccination Question.

Iuirre, WiuuiAmM, Esq.—19th Annual Report of the Medical Officer
of Health for Derby, 1895.

Irtsh Unionist Anuiance.—Notes from Ireland, 1894; Irish Unionist
Alliance Publications, Vol. IV.

Jessop, CHARLES Moort, Esq.—Past and Future.

Lisrary Reports from Aberdeen, Ashton-under-Lyne, Aston, Battersea,
Belfast, Birmingham, Birkenhead, Bishopsgate Institute, Black-
burn, Blackpool, ‘Bolton: Bootle, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton,
Bristol, Buxton, Camberwell (Minet Library), Cambridge, Cardiff,
Carlisle, Chelsea, Cheltenham, Chester, Claphain, Clerkenwell,
Cork, Croydon, Darley Dale (Whitworth Institute), Doncaster,
Ealing, Folkestone, Fulham, Glasgow, Glasgow (Baillie’s Institu-
tion), Gosport, Great Yarmouth, Halifax, Hammersmith, Hands-
worth, Hove, Hyde, Kidderminster, Kilburn, Kingston-upon-Hull,
Leeds, Leek, Leicester, Lewisham, Leyton, Lincoln, Liverpool,
Longton, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Ports-
mouth, Preston, Reading, Richmond (Surrey), Rochdale, Salford,
Sheffield, Smethwick, Southampton, St. George’s (Hanover Square),
St Giles’s, St. Helen’s, St. Leonard’s, Shoreditch, St. Martin-in-the-
Fields, St. Marylebone, St. Saviour’s, Southwark, Stafford, Streat-
ham, Tynemouth, Walsall, West Bromwich, West Ham, West
Hartlepool, Westminster, Whitechapel, Wigan, Willesden, Wolver-
hampton, York.

P Lyster, THomas W., Hsq., M.A.—Select Poetry for Young Students.
Marner & Crowrner, Messrs.—Practical Advertising.
Mevx, Lapy—The Life and Exploits of Alexander the Great.

“Paton, J., EsQ.—British History and Papal Claims.
Preston, Sipney H., Esg.—Unclaimed Money.

Rosinson, Mr.—Three Copies of Robinson’s News Letter (Derby, May 31,
June 7—14, 1872).

Bcnarsny Board of Traae—Report by the Chief Labour Correspondent
on the Strikes and Lock-outs of 1894.

Secretary Brewers’ Exhibition—Official Catalogue of the 1895 Brewers
and Allied Traders Annual Exhibition.

SECRETARY Co-operative Union, Ltd.—Report of the 28th Annual Co-
operative Congress, 1896.

Secretary Dublin University—University Calendar, 1895; Examina-
Papers, 1895.

dar, 1896-7.

Secretary Institute of Civil Engineers -Charter Bye-Laws and List
of Members of the Institute of Civil Engineers, 1895 and 1896.
SECRETARY, Iron and Steel Institute—Journal of the Iron and Steel
Institute ; Rules and List of Members for 1895-6.

SEcRETARY, National Association for the Promotion of Technical and
Secondary Education—8th Annual Report.

24

Secretary, Ontario Government Agency—City of Hamilton; The
Birmingham of Canada.

SrcrETARY, Queen’s College, Belfast—Calendar 1896-7.

Secretary, Royal Colonial Institute—Proceedings of the Royal Colonial

_ Institute—Vol. XXVII., 1895-6.

Secretary of State for India—India Office-—-Library Catalogue.

Stupss’s Pusuisarya Co.—Mercantile Directory for 1895-6.

Untversity CoRRESPONDENCE ConLEGeE—Tutorial Series (per Messrs. W.
B. Clive and Co.)—History of Rome; History of Greece; First
Stage Mechanics; University Correspondent, Volume V.;
Matriculation Directory, 1896; Preceptors French Reader ;
Tutorial French Accidence ; Preceptors Mechanics; A Manual
of Logic, Intermediate Alegebra; English Literature to 1580;
‘A History of Greece; Pamphlets, Leaflets, &., &e.

Voysry, Rev. Cuas. B.A.—The Testimony of the Four Gospels con-
cerning Jesus Christ; Theism as a Science.

Witson, W. & Sons—Directory of Lancashire, Cheshire, and Derbyshire.

Wise, W. Luoyp, Esa.—Gleanings from Patent Laws of all Countries.

DONATIONS TO THE MUSEUM.

ee

Binns, G., Esg.—Specimens of Kauri Gum from New Zealand.
Carr, Rev. Canon, Holbrook—Cabinet of Lichens and Mosses.
Carrineton, A., Esa.—Roman Quern.

Divert, Mrs.—Specimens of Lignite.

Harmsworts, ALFRED, Esg.—Geological Specimens from Franz-Joseph
Land.

Warp, Joun, Esq.—Casts of Stone Axe-heads.

Ubstract of Accounts,

26

Herbp Free

ABSTRACT OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE

Dr. REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
Se aaa ts
To Joiner’s, Plumber’s, and Gas Fitter’s Work sy : Gyo) ets!
,, Locksmith’s Work, and ee oe Electric Bells ie ae
», Cabinet Work at Juvenile Library.. a #3 By Salg a6
£27 17 3

SALARIES AND

To W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator ae =.» 240 720n0
,, W. H. Walton, Assistant Librarian oe She (0) 10)
, BK. J. Crowther -, i mK, a a (SOREOU REO
» W. L. Coltman ea He As fe. vos ERAISO
», Li. Goodwin =a = aot ae ee 614 6
» G. W. Pullen = a So bas = 3.18' *0
, H. White ae es ne 2 1070
,, J. A. Miller, Ex- Assistant iene Fe meee te
» W. Lowndes i 3 set ae ee (Po. 0.
i. laane as a Set 8 9 4
», H. M. Haywood, Committee Clerk a = .. 405s
,, Porter’s Wages and Assistant Cleaners ‘ (Gee
», Watson, Sowter & Co, Auditors ... aA : wed hier) (o:
£599 17 4

LIBRARY
To New Books (Adults’ Department) we ate ., li.
,, Binding and Repairing Books oe ... 138 (05
,, Paleontographical and Harleian Society's s “Reports oe 2 27
,, Printing Post Cards and other Notices and Forms . I18300G
BS Printing Fines Books de. Be 4.17 6
oi Printing Catalogues of J uvenile Library . ae ‘s 7 14 6
,, Clerical Assistance with Scientific Catalogue ie tee 8 0 0
,, Binding Magazines ... vie = on bss . 16 2a
,, Binding Materials .. ae =e oe zs 2° Oa
rf Tickets and Slides for Indicator SS Be aor Pi 7 13 0

£367 2 279

— Eee

27

Pibrarp, Kc.

YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 1896.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Rate Account

WAGES ACCOUNT.
_ By Free Library Rate Account

By Sale of Catalogues ..

,, Fines upon Readers for Detention of Books
, Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards

» , Lost and Damaged Books ...

» Free Library Rate Account

*

£27 17 3

ood LT) o&

£599 17 4

=
bo
e
lop)
Nowoom

£367 2 2

—____.
re

28

Dr. READING AND NEWS
£ s. ad
To Magazines and Periodicals .. ie Re: 12 ve SQ S aed
of Newspapers, Illustrated Papers, & &e. ie .. DGS Sis
,, Directories ... : a a? r 9 210
5, Covers for Magazines os e: aM “Ee 613 8
,, Cork Carpet . ee soe ae ans a <6 G
£134 7 8
MUSEUM
To Specimens... set sci i 2 we va.) eee
,, Bird Stands ... see Ee be Le ae Be 214 2
,, Fittings for Cases... = Raid “Me 3 Sie 8 15 11
£2617 4
ARBORETUM
To Caretaker’s Salary ... Bs 2 oe ws . Loa
,, Bent of Premises... as es Nie *? ... LO30sae
,, Gas (three quarters)... nae Sec 2 see LES 6 ‘Du
ye Coal... ae as a se 6 15 6a
,, Newspapers, Magazines, a. of: ape ae: wt DA
,, Covers for Magazines soe NOt tO ee
,, Newspaper Stands and Fittings aed 24 19 10
,, Builder’s, Painter’s, and Plumber’s Work | 5 iiesye |
,, Repairing Lamps _... ra ae pete Se
,, Notice Board and Lettering aBe AOL 3 en (0)
—-—— 9118 2
», National Telephone Co., Annual BEpeoripNon os te 5 0 0
», Miscellaneous Payments af: ie 2 4190
£158 4
oe eee
DERBY
To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the £, one
Quarter to 25th December, 1895... . 425 O08
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, 1896 ee .. 425 Oo
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1896 ... .. 495 0908
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1896... . 495 Cae
£1700 O

29

ROOMS ACCOUNT. Or.
5 ies ee
By Sale of Old Newspapers, «ec. a nae es bide 414 0
;, Free Library Rate Account... ee et oe ral 29FlS 8
£134 7 8

ACCOUNT.

‘By Free Library Rate Account aa ae = <n nents s

£26 17 4

BRANCH ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Rate Account és tn oe ise) DSB 2G
£158 4 9

=O ORPORATION.

By Treasurer, Free Library Rate granted Noy. 9th, 1895... 425 0
, Ditto, granted February 5th, 1896 : i ...' 425 0
a Ditto, granted May 6th, 1896. ay aa wa BONO AD
eto, granted August 5th, 1896 ... oe Se deat Arey

£1700 0 0

30

Dr. ESTABLISHMENT
Ses. de |
‘Po Gas’) °S. 7 16. Im F
, Hlectric Light and Meter Rent iii 60
Sia for ditto LOMIGE |
» Water . La ik as) 4!
,, Coal 32 8 8
, Fire Insurance 17 12 10 ‘
,, Lronmongery Ble
, Plants, Bulbs, &c., for Carden -. ey ie a
,, Petty Cash Payments by Librarian 400 3) tt
,, Printing Annual Reports 10 0 O
, Various Printing and Stationery TSO! 22
ss ’, Cleaning Windows ... 12 0 0
,, Property Tax and House Duty t 12. G2
eae in Appeal re Property Tax 16-20"
, Miscellaneous Expenses... ade 4 10 11
, Interest and Commission Charged by Bankers ... Lion 2 F
', Clothing for Porter ... a-48 6 ‘
, Winding Clock ; s- 0 0 :
aN ational Telephone Co. Annual Subscription a 3-6 ;
—————— eu
£379 9 4

To Balance brought forward
,, Repairs and Alterations to Premises
, Salaries and Wages ..
Pe oe 3 ap
, Reading and News Rooms ...

’ Museum
’ Arboretum Branch (including Fittings)

’ Hstablishment

ASSETS.
To Free Library and Museum Rate Account ...

*NovE.—Books on Order £30.

v.83]
>
la |
es)
A RS Thy th ke Wan

104 110 @
9717-3
59917 4
975 16 7
129913 8
9617 4
158 4 9
379 8 4
£1701 17 4
BALANCE
117 2
£1.47 0

31

_ ACCOUNT. Gr.
q aS
_ By Derby Mechanics’ Institute, Acknowledgment for En-

croachment a eae vt sa oe 2 oe Seog)
, Free Library Rate Account ae fk ix te. On ees:
£379 9 4

ACCOUNT.
By Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Corporation . 1700 0 0
», Balance a ee ae sce ee ae } ik at al
£VTOU 17 A

LIABILITIEs.

sy Treasurer... ca a 2p ca oe = iy al
i £117 1
H. M. HAYWOOD, Cuzrx.

__We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library
and Museum, for the year ending September 29th, 1896, and hereby
certify that they are correct.—Dated this 24th day of October, 1896.

J MES HARWOOD, \ Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.
GEORGE SUTHERLAND, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

32

Merby Corporation

ABSTRACT OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE

Dr. WAGES
aL bee
To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman / 2 See e
,, Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors ... ane Pe ae ay By 0)
£84 4 6

REPAIRS AND

To Repairs to Heating eee and New Radiator coe) EEG
,, Joiner’s Work : ate Be ae 6 6

£22 11 0

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

To Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c., and obtaining

Loans oh wa oe ake Pep ae so LO2Gee4
£152 6 4
ESTABLISHMENT
To Fire Insurance ae Nat a ney Bee : 412 6
Gas - 5% Be aa ae ete 1 5) ag
,», Hlectric Light ‘and Meter Rent ee ue es .. AONE
COON yey, S Ao Be a ; 410 5
,, Ironmongery .. ae enh Ser eae cet! ae 4.13 45
, Advertising ... ao i. om N 1. §
, Printing, Stationery, and Posting 3 ae ae . 88 11 @
,, Printing Catalogues .. a) te x ~ .. 88 1998
,, Hire of Piano for Concerts oH a Ay ay 5 5 U0
,, Printing Programmes for ditto cf ay, ba - 218 6 ©
,, Petty Cash Payments by Curator . 1915 5
,, Interest, Commission, and Cheque Books charged by Y
Bankers ... 3% ee : my 9 {0794
,, Attendant’s Clothing | sss it Br: x a 5. 16.96
£17 ia

|
.
;
|
.
.
;

33

Art Gallery.

YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 1896.

By Art Gallery Account

ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.

o
BS

By Art Gallery Account

By Art Gallery Account

ACCOUNT.

By Advertisements in Catalogues
_ Sale of Catalogues ...

, Art Gallery Account

PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.

£152 6 4

SLIT 0

22 11 0O

£22 11 0

152 6 4

AeA V7
134 15 5

34

Dr. MEDAL COMPETITION
£ 3. d:

To Medals, Cases, and Engraving ia ate hes wwe, SlOMIONG
£15 12 6

DERBY CORPORATION

To Balance brought forward... wee = at sus, et oes

£327 17 5

ART GALLERY

To Wages .. i a ote wae co) Bee ans
,, Repairs and Alterations sii a - oa oy |
,, Collection and Carriage of Pictures Ea af, Bey), <(s) d!
,, Establishment ee eae Ae as. Soe eed ies 1h je
,, Medal Competition ... Sor a a zee ica ene enue

£408 6 6
BALANCE
ASSETS.
To Art Gallery Revenue Account ee os cs . dof 18 VG

£337 18 6

35

ACCOUNT. Cr.
£ s. d.
By Subscriptions for Medals... os a a ‘i i ae
», Art Gallery Account ae ae 25 os ere Jae Oi tes
€15 12 6

ACCOUNT.

By Derby Corporation, Amount one to Banker at 29th
' September, 1895 se 2 at, Degen se

£327 17 5

REVENUE ACCOUNT.

By Autumn Exursition, 1895-6.

Receipts at Turnstile ... ads a. SE POIea ee
Commission on Pictures sold ie lis) 7}
Sea Sl Bi 8

», SPRING EXxHIBITION, 1896.

Receipts at Turnstile ... Bde wt. S20 6
Commission on Pictures sold oe i 0)

———— 2619 6
», SUMMER E\xaIBiTIon, 1896.

Receipts at Turnstile ... bat ta enh eee? © age we
,, Balance (deficiency) sat Sia alee i -2p. BON LO. 7G
£408 6 6

LIABILITIES.
my Treasurer... mt ate aS a 2, oof Loo
£337 18 6

BH. M. HAYWOOD, CuErk.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Art Gallery
or the year ending 29th September, 1896, and hereby certify that they
re correct.

Dated this 24th day of October, 1896.
Wa TSON SOWTER & Co., A.C.A., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.
re a en Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

1E ORGE SUTHERLAND, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

"PRESENTED TT
\ 1 SEP.1915 x}

A Boe ares

Twenty-Sixth Annual Report

OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE

DERBY FREE [cIBRARY & {1 2USEUM.

AND FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT oF THE

ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.

Pres L NITED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL,

NOVEMBER oth, 1897.

Derby : H. W. Squirrell, Printer, 42, Green Lane.

TWENTY-=SIXTH

Annual Report of the Committee

OF THE

DERBY FREE LIBRARY
MUSEUM i>

——

b Fifteenth Annual Report

Art ee Committee,

PRESENTED TO THE Town CouNCcIL,

NOVEMBER 9QTH, 1897.

H, W. SQUIRRELL, GREE
1897.

LIST OF COMMITTEES AND OFFICIALS.

LIBRARIAN & MUSEUM COMMITTEE.
ALDERMAN Srr T. ROE, Knv., J.P., Mayor, ex-officio.
Mr. AupErMan G. BOTTOMLEY, J.P., CHarrman.

Mr. AtprrmMan HARRISON, J.P. Mr. H. ARNOLD-BEMROSE, M.A

Ks a RUSSELL, J.P. » W. BEMROSE, J.P.

» Councittor ANN, J.P. » ALEX, BUCHANAN, J.P.

- ~ CHOLERTON. a COUR

Rs 45 ELLIS. » A. B. HAMILTON, L.L.M.

& . LAURIE, M.D. » H. M. HOBSON.

3 + NAYLOR. Rev. G. HUNSWORTH, M.A.

33 * SMITH. Mr. W. J. PIPER, J.P.

. 3 STONE. » A. BH. STOKES, AM. EC.S:
WINTER.

ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.
ALDERMAN Sir T. ROE, Knyr., J.P., Mayor, ex-officio.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSE, J.P., CHarrman.

al ALDERMAN SOWTER, J.P., Mr. Councittor J. SMITH.
Vicr- CHAIRMAN, +e - WINTER.
5 Sy BOTTOMLEY, J.P. Dr. FRANCIS.
=n HARRISON, ate 12) Mr. C. B. KEENE.
4 Councrttor ANN, J.P. » J. C. SIMMONDS.
HORNE, Al ey » GEO. TURNER.

” ”

LIBRARIAN AND CURATOR.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER.

CLERK.
Mr. H. M. HAYWOOD.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIANS.

— Mr. W. H. WALTON. Miss ETHEL J. CROWTHER.
Mr. W. LOUIS COLTMAN.

JUNIOR ASSISTANTS.

L, C. GOODWIN. G. W. PULLEN.
HELEN J. WHITE.

ART GALLERY ATTENDANT.
I J. FOLEY.

PORTER.
GEORGE PULLEN,

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County Borough of Derby.

ede dn ed

TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Free Library and f12useum Committee.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1897.

POSSESS SCSOSSOOSS

HE Free Library and Museum Committee have pleasure in laying
before the Town Council their Twenty-sixth Annual Report.

They are glad to report that the Institution of which they have
charge is in a prosperous condition. The Library now contains
30,184 volumes, an increase of 1,326 over last year’s return. The
issues are slightly less, but this, and all other matters of detail are
fully discussed in the accompanying Report from the Librarian, to
which, with the tables appended, all interested in the details of the
work done, are referred.

The Children’s Library retains its popularity, and is doing good
work, although the novelty has somewhat worn off, and the Commit-
tee are more than ever convinced that the step they took in estab-
lishing it was a wise one.

; The second year’s work at the Arboretum Branch Reading
Room is also very encouraging. The attendances were counted
during the months of December, March, June, and September, and
reached the total of 37,829. This gives for the year at the same
rate, a total of 113,487, as compared with 107,257 last year. The
cost of its maintenance has been kept well within the Committee’s
estimate.

The Catalogue of the Scientific works in the Reference Library
has been published during the year, and also a small] new edition of
the books in the Devonshire Library, bringing it up to date. The

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gradual republication of the Catalogue in classes is being proceeded _
with; the Fiction division is nearly ready for the printer, and the
third division which is to consist of History, Biography and Travel,
is in progress.

The re-arrangement of the Museum is steadily progressing, and
the Committee which has the work in hand has done a good year’s
work, principally among the Invertebrates. Further details respect-
ing the Museum will be found in the Curator’s Report.

The building is in a good state of repair, and the amount spent
on keeping it so has been again comparatively a small one. With
no special expenses during the year, the Committee have been able
to go back to the usual amount spent on the Library proper, and
they see no reason why this amount should not be further increased
during the coming year, as there seems to be no probability of any
special outlay.

The Committee note with very great regret, the death of Mr.
William Hobson, J.P. for twenty-three years Chairman of this
Institution. At their meeting on October 30th, 1893, when they re-
ceived his resignation, they placed on record their conviction that
‘‘FHiis unremitting attention to the interests of the Institution has
done much to place it in its present piosperous condition.” In
his retirement its welfare occupied much of his thoughts, and the
remembrance of the work he had done in connection with it was
always a source of keen pleasure to him.

It is the duty of the Committee in closing this Report to thank
the numerous donors of books, newspapers, magazines, and Museum
specimens for their gifts during the past year, and they desire further
to place on record their high opinion of the way in which the
Librarian and all his staff perform their duties.

On behalf of the Committee,
GEORGE BOTTOMLEY,

Chairman.
October, 28th, 1897.

LIBRARIAN'S REPORT,

To the Chairman and Members of the Derby Free Pudlic

Library and Museum Committee.

GENTLEMEN,

J have much pleasure in laying before you my Twelfth Annual
Report and with it the usual tables showing the inner working
of the Library. On these I may with propriety make a few ex-
planatory remarks, which I nope will be of interest both to you and
‘to the large section of the general public who use the Library.

Table 1 deals with the Lending Library stock, which is now
larger than ever before, the total number of books being 19,337,
about a thousand more than last year. 631 new books have been
added, and the replacements, which include books worn out during
this year and last, number 806. The number .of worn-out books for
the current year is only 394, and all of these of any value have been
replaced. Nine volumes have been lost and paid for, two coming
from infected houses have been destroyed, and four have been
totally lost through default of borrower and guarantor. About £100
more than last year has been spent on the Library, and the Book
Sommittee have been able to keep it thoroughly up to date. Table
2 deals with the issues, and here it will be noticed that we are
about 9000 lower than last year in the gross, and 32 lower in daily
average. I find that this is the case in other towns as well, and

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there are probably several reasors which might be given in account-
ing for it, but the principal one in my opinion, is the fact that
the past year has been a good one for business. Most of the people
who use the Library and Newsrooms have been in constant employ-
ment, and have had less time for reading. and some degree of the
novelty which attached to the opening of a special Children’s De-
partment has worn off. Of the decrease referred to over 3000 are
in the Children’s Library, and 5000 in Fiction, all other classes re-
maining about the same. I am glad to report that there is very
little to complain of in the way the books are used.

Tables 3 and 4 deal with the Reference Library. The total
number of books here is 10,847, including 2,822 volumes of Patents.
The additions number 298 (including 121 Patents) against 130 last
year, when no patents were included. The daily issue is 43 against
41 last year, and there were 2,206 Patents consulted against 2,594
last year.

Various miscellanous items of information are collected in Table
5. The number of borrowers also shows a decrease, but the propor-
tion between the sexes remains about the same, and Table 6 giving
the occupation of the last thousand borrowe1s shows that all classes
are represented among them. Those described as of ng occupation
are mostly married women, and to that extent, the term is, or
should be, a misnomer. The. distribution of the same thousand
borrowers among the wards of the town is shown in the table below,
which varies only slightly from former years. Babington, Becket.
Derwent, Friar Gate and Litchurch Wards all contribute above
their share; Arboretum, King’s Mead, and Castle are below their
proper number, although there is a considerable advance in the
ward last named. ;

PER THOUSAND.
| Number
se OG Boe of | to be expected
Romoiwor | according to
aa 3 2 ; Population.
Arboretum .. bn Pe: 107 168
Babingtou .. i ae 148 122
Becket os one ie PRY 198
Castle ee oe Sal 70 115
Derwent . all 71 64
Friar Gate ... ae a 165 113
King’s Mead “ie otal] 103 145
Litchurch .. Ae ae 99 Tf)
|

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Books which were overdue had to be written for to the number
of 969, and no fewer than 4,059 books passed through the binders’
hands for greater or less reason. Of these at least 3,600 were dealt
with on our own premises. No fewer than 1,232 books were bespok-
en by borrowers during the year, Table 7 summarises the principal
figures of the year for purposes of comparison.

The attendance in the Newsrooms has been slightly less than
usual, although the actual numbers have not been taken. There is
no complaint to be made about the order, and I find that the
habitués of the rooms are as anxious to preserve quiet as we our-
selves. Neither petty theft nor mutilation of magazines has been
quite absent during the year, either in the Central Reading Rooms
or at the Arboretum, and the class of magazine st len generally
shows the literary tastes of the thief or thieves to be of a somewhat
high order.

The work of re-arranging the Museum has proceeded steadily
during the entire year, and the sub-committee charged with the
work has been fully occupied. The Invertebrates, beginning with the
lowest forms of life, and proceeding as far as the Mollusca, are
practically finished and fill one of the large wall cases, and the
Mollusca will next receive attention. The work already done has
met with approval from various visitors well qualified to judge.
The specimens in the “ Birds”
gone through, those wanted for our own collection selected, and the
duplicates have been offered on loan to various Schools and Colleges
in the town, several of which have accepted the loan on the terms
offered. The collection of early electrical and galvanic apparatus,
made by the late Mr. J. A. Warwick, and presented to the Museum
by Mr. Herbert Strutt, J, P., will most of it be disposed of in the
same way.

bequest have all been carefully

I had the pleasure of attending the Second International Lib-
rary Conference held in London in July last as a representative
of this Library, and much enjoyed and profited by the meetings.

In concluding this Report, I have once more to express my ac-
’ knowledgments to the local press, for their ready co-operation and
help in anything likely to benefit the Institution. From the staff I
have had cheerful and efficient help, and I believe that all are ani-
mated by the desire to make the benefits of the Institution fully
available to the inhabitants of the town. My own work

10

throughout the twelve years I have been in your service, has been a
pleasure to me, and I hope I may continue to merit your approba- .
tion. :

I remain, Gentlemen,

Your obedient servant,

then

—_—— ee,

Librarian and Curator.

October 28th, 1897.

a |

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT

Corporation Art Gallery Committee.

HE Art Gallery Committee have pleasure in _ presenting

their Fifteenth Annual Report to the Town Council.

According to custom, a comparative table of the number of visitors
for the last three years is given below.

| .
1894-95 ) 1895-96 1896-97 |
————
Visitors to Autumn Exhibition .. | 17747 | 17707 | 14360 |
= Spring 3 a ...| 18070 | 17300 | 15340 |
¥ Summer * Ce -.| 11980 12150 12152) |
Total Visitors ... | 47797 | 47157 | 41852 |
Fotal Days Open by Payment ... nee 160 164 178 |
* + Free 3 ms 89 | 87 90
| |__| __—
Total Days Open mee 249 251 268
Average on Paying Days ... oe Ret 68 62 53 |
+ Free Days... <t se 415 / 425 361 |

It will be noticed that the number of visitors is below those of
previous years, a result which has characterised the returns from many
_ other Art Galleries and Museums during the current year. The propor-
_ tion between the numbers on the free days and paying days remains
at about seven to one. The total number of visitors to the Gallery
since its opening is now 575,501.

The deficit to be paid by the Council is £17 less than that of
last year. The catalogue value of the pictures sold at the Exhibitions
is £449 12s. od., which exeeds last year’s result by £76. The Annual
Art Union was again a success.

The usual number of Exhibitions was held during the year, the
Autumn and Spring consisting as in former years, of modern pictures
in both oil and water colours. The Committee believe that the
standard of the works exhibited steadily improves, and for each
Exhibition more pictures were submitted than could po-sibly be
hung. This is a very cheering sign, proving that the Gallery
continues to hold its place in the estimation of artists. Mr.
Calderon’s picture of the ‘‘ Renunciation of Elizabeth of Hungary”

12

was lent by the Chantrey Trustees, and Sir George Paget lent his
own portrait by Professor Herkomer to the Spring Exhibition.
The Committee were fortunate enough to secure for the Summer
Exhibition the first Travelling Collection of Water Colours from
South Kensington. This fine collection proved of great value
to Art Students, and of interest to the general public.

The Autumn Exhibition, now open, is equal to any of its pre-
decessors in merit, and about one hundred and fifty pictures had to
be rejected for lack of space. Up to the present time, both attend-
ance and sales have been satisfactory.

The four cases of Art objects lent to the Gallery by the South
Kensington authorities were changed in June last, and are of an
interesting and useful character. The Committee have once more
to acknowledge the courtesy of the officials of the Department,
and their anxiety to meet the wishes of the Committee in the objects
selected. Large use has been made during the year of the facilities
afforded for copying these objects, and the Committee hope that
much benefit will result to manufactures carried on in the Borough
from the advantages thus offered by the Gallery. Other Art
objects have been lent by various persons during the year, to all of
whom the thanks of the Committee are due.

The twelfth season of Saturday popular Concerts, organised by
the Curator took place last winter, and to the musical friends,
both amateur and professional, who assisted, the best thanks
of the Committee are again due.

The Committee have to report that the building is in a good state
of repair, and that the charges under this head have been but slight
during the past year, while the establishment charges are also lower
than last year’s. Everything in connection with the Gallery has
been worked as economically as possible, consistent with efficiency,
and the Committee think that the Council may be congratulated
on the success of a valuable institution being maintained at so small
a cost.

It only remains to express our full appreciation of the zeal and
efficiency with which the duties of the Curator are discharged. To
his good management is largely due the success of the Gallery.

On behalf of the Committee,

WILLIAM BEMROSE,
October 28th, 1897. Chairman.

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Occupations of the Last Thousand of the

TABLE VI.

New Borrowers.

Agents and Collectors ;
Apprentices and Shop Assist-

ants tf a
Architects, Surveyors and
Draughtsmen

Bakers and Confectioners

Basket Maker te

Bookbinders, Printers, athe:
graphers, and Composi-
tors

Boot and Shoe Makers

Brewers

Builders, Bricklayers,
Plasterers

Butchers

Cabmen *

Carpenters, Joiners,
Cabinet Makers

Carter

Chemists and Druggists

China Workers =,

Clergymen and Ministers ...

Clerks and Bookeepers

Commercial Travellers

Corset Maker

Drapers ee

Domestic Servants ...

Diver 2.

Engineers, Moulders, ‘Smiths,
Fitters, Boiler Wakers. &
Engine Drivers

Errand and Office Boys

Factory Hands

Farmer

Firemen

Fishmonger ...

Footman

Gardeners

Grocers

Grooms

Hairdressers ..

Housekeepers _

Inland Revenue Officers

Labourers

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Milliners and Dressmakers

Musicians & Music Teacher

Newspaper Manager

Novelists .

Nurses

Painters and “Paper- -hangers

Photographer i

Piano Tuner ...

Platers

Plumbers and (Glaziers

Policeman rs

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Railway Employés “Re

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Soldiers

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Doctors ae =

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Teachers and Pupil Teachers

Telegraphists

Telegraph Messengers

Telephone Operator ;

Turners and Brass Finishers

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TABLE. Viki

GENERAL SUMMARY.

COMPARATIVE RETURNS.

1896 1897
Lending Library cote a ae oot ds 305 806
New Books ... eee ae 518 631
Total Books ... ni one a ...| 18309 | 19337
Ha) ussueg ©. + ee Pa ...| 164676 | 155568
Average Daily Issue. si sche ie 637 605
Turnover of each Volume _.. a ne 8:99 8-04
Reference Library :— |
New Books _ ... oe 3 32 ae 130 298
Total Books ... 2 a ex ...| 10549 | 10847
sissues: <i: : oe, ie joc ie PL Si4e pete
Average Daily Issue = ms he, all 43
New Borrowers _... ef nts bse 1850 1006 |
Total Borrowers (approximate) | a a3 7500 7500 ©
Number of Works issued per Borrower | ade 23.5 22:4
Cards Cancelled ... as ee ses 151 131 |
Overdue Bocks written for a on .F 649 969 —
Books Re-bound and Repaired ... aN os 2760 4059 |
GENERAL DATA.
Population (estimated to June, 1897) ... sie Be 103,291
Rateable Value (September, 1897) bee = a. £4287 1884) .
Amount of Rate Levied ... oe oe ane One Penny.
Amount produced by Rate Pie oe ee Let £1,737

Mekibrary Stock .... ve 29.2 PER CENT, OF POPULATION.

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DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY.

AGENT-GENERAL FOR New Soutu Wates—A Statistical Account of
the Seven Colonies of Australasia.

BrapsHaw, Mrs.—History of the Colvile Family.

Briscok, J. Potter, Esg.—‘‘ Sacred Poems”; ‘‘The Village Feast.’
(2 Derbyshire Books.)
British Musgzum, TrRusTEES orF—
Catalogue of Welwitsch’s African Plants, Part One.
ia ,, Fossil Cephalopoda ,, Three.
,, Tertiary Mollusca 7 (One:
Guide to Fossil Mammals and Birds.
», 4, Reptiles and Fishes.
e ,, Invertebrates and Plants.

Browne, Messrs. T. B., Lrp.—Advertisers’ A. B. C. and Press Direc-
tory for 1897.

CaMBRIDGE FrerF Pusiic Lisrary—The Cambridge Public Free
Library, from 1855-1897.

CaMPBELL, Rev. Wm.—The Articles in Formosan.
ConsTaBLe & Co., Messrs.—‘‘ Heine on Shakespeare.”’ (Two copies)

Cooper, WixiiamM, Esg.—Schedule of Loans and Sinking Fund
Calculations, 1896 ; Bound Copy of Corporation Accounts, 1895-6.

Cox, ArtTHuR, Esg.—Journal of the Derbyshire Archzological and
Natural History Society, Vols. 16, 18, 19.

CurRIE, Messrs. Donatp & Co.—Official Handbook of South Africa.

Dent, Miss—Letters of Miss Frances Rolleston; The Pilgrimage
of Harmonia.

Dicsy, Lone & Co., Messrs.—‘‘ Cantos from the Divina Comedia of
Dante,” by C. Potter.

Exuis, CuarLes, Esg.—A Selection of Shakespeare’s Sonnets, with
Bible Harmonies (two copies).

GranT, Joun, Esg.—‘ Charlotte Corday.”

Hampton, W., Esg.—Hampton’s Scholastic Directory for London
and Provinces, 1897.

Hitt, Isaac, Esg.—The British Compendium or Rudiments of
Honour (1723).

Horniman Museuvm—Annual Report,

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IuirFE, WiLiiamM, Esg.—2oth Annual Report of the Medical Officer
of Health for Derby, 1896.

InvinE, Mrs. ANDREW.—‘‘ Heart Repose”; ‘‘The Symmetry and
Solidarity of Truth”; “ The Friendly Disputants”’; ‘* Redivival.”

Kay, Fisuer, A. & Co., Ltp.—London and Provincial Directory and
Continental Guide, 1897.

Lauriz, THomas, Esg.—The Theory of Wages.

Lisrary Reports from Ashton-Under-Lyne, Ashton, Barrow-in-
Furness, Battersea, Belfast, Birmingham, Birkenhead, Black-
burn, Bootle, Bradford, Brentford, Brighton, Bristol, Buxton,
Camberwell (Minet Library), Cambridge, Cardiff, Carlisle,
Chelsea, Cheltenham, Croydon, Darley Dale (Whitworth Insti-
tute), Ealing, Folkestone, Fulham, Glasgow (Baillie’s Institu-
tion), Gosport, Great Yarmouth, Halifax, Harlesden, Hove,
Hyde, Kidderminster, Kilburn, Kingston-upon-Hull, Kingston-
upon-Thames, Leamington Spa, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool,
Longton, Loughborough, Manchester, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Nor-
wich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Preston, Richmond (Surrey),
Rochdale, Salford, Smethwick, Southhampton, Si. George’s
(Hanover Square), St. Giles’s, St. Helen’s, St. Leonard’s, Shore-
ditch, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, St. Marylebone, St. Mary,
Rotherhithe, St. Saviour’s, Southwark, Stafford, Streatham,
Stoke Newington, West Bromwich, West Ham, Westminster,
Whitechapel. Wigan, Willesden, Wolverhampton.

Lonpon Directory Company, Lrp., Messrs.—London Directory,
1896-7.

MANCHESTER Free Pusiic Lisrary—Quarterly Record of Books
added to the Reference Department.

MarTIN, SAMUEL, Esg.—Catalogue of the Passmore Edwards Library.

MaTHER & CrowTHER, MeEssrs., Ltp.—‘ Practical Advertising.”

-Ricuarpson, JoHn, Esg.—‘‘ How it can be done.”

_ SEecRETARY, Co-operative Union, Ltd.—zgth Annual Report of the

Co-operative Congress, 1897.

Secretary, Council of the Federated Institution of Mining Engineers
—Report of the Proceedings of the Conference on Inland
Navigation; Mr. J. H. Merivales paper on ‘The Education
of Mining Engineers.”

Secretary, Dublin University—Dublin University Calendar and
Examination Papers tor 1897.

Secretary, Durham University—Durham University Calendar, 1897.

SEcRETARY, Emigration Information Office—Emigrants’ Information
Office Handbooks, 1896.

Secretary, Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College—
Calendar, 1897-8.

Secretary, Iron and Steel Institute—Journal of the Iron and Steel
Institute ; Rules and List of Members, 1896-7.

Secretary, London University.—University Guide and Calendar,
1896-7.

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SECRETARY, Queen’s College, Belfast—Calendar, 1897-8.

SecrETARY, Royal Colonial Institute—Proceedings of the Royal
Colonlal Institute—Vol. XXVIII., 1896-7.

Secretary, Society of Arts—Report of the Proceedings of the
International Congress on Technical Education.

SecrETARY, Society for Protection of Animals from Vivisection—
The Antivivisection Question.

Secretary of State for India—Sacred Books of the East—Vols. 38,
42, 45, and 46; Reports of the Inspection of Mines in India,
1894-5.

Secretary, University College, Bristol—Calendar, 1897-8.

SmiTH, Francis N., Esg.—Imperial Gazetteer of India (g Vols.).

StuBss’ PuBLisHING Co., Ltrp.—Stubbs’ Manufacturers, Merchant
Shippers and Professional Directory for 1897 (two copies).

UNIVERSITY CORRESPONDENCE CoLLEGE—Tutorial Series (per Messrs.
W. B. Clive & Co.)—Tutorial Chemistry ; Advanced Mechanics ;
Matriculation Directory, 1897; University Correspondent, Vol.
VI.; First Stage Inorganic Chemistry; Spenser’s Faerie Queene;
First Stage Physiography; First Stage Mechanics of Fluids;
First Stage Sound, Light and Heat; Tutorial Trigonometry ;
Euclid Books, I-IV.; Exercises and Test Questions on the
Tutorical Latin Grammar; Pamphlets, Leaflets, &c.

Unswortu, Rev. Wm.—The Influence of Jesus Christ on Work and
Workers.

WaALkER, CHARLES CLEMENT, Esg.—‘‘ John Heminge and Henry
Condell,” Friends and Fellow Actors of Shakespeare.

Wixuiams aND NorcaTe, Messrs.—The Hippolutos and Ion of
Euripides; The King and the Kingdom, rst, 2nd, and 3rd Series.

DONATIONS TO THE MUSEUM.

BemroseE, ARTHUR CabDg, Esg.—‘ Tarantula.”
Boynton, T. Esg., F.S.A.—Cast Medallion of the late Joseph Strutt,
Esq.

Bonus, Mrs.—Hippocamp.
Crewe, Huco Harpur, Esg.—1o Coins of Henry III.

Strutt, Georce Hersert, Esg., J.P.—Collection of early Electrical
Apparatus, made by the late J. A. Warwick, Esq.

YARNELL, Mrs.—Parcel of Coins.

Abstract of Accounts.

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Derby Free

ABSTRACT OF THE ACCOUNTS) FOR SG

Dr. REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
£ Send

To Cea s, Plumber’s, and Painter’s Work sf ae Td. 38° 93
, Locksmith’ s Work, and Repairing Electric Bells... Digs oO

,, Builder’s and Painter’s Work (Librarian’s House) ... $e Wee Gea
,, Painting and Repairs (Porter’s Lodge) ap “ Gi eee
,, Upholsterer’s Work aia +: 413 6
,, Lamps for Electric Light, and Repairs xf ee 5 eee ee
£5i) =85 4

To W. Crowther, Chief Librarian and Curator... 2 240 Te he
,» W. H. Walton, Assistant Librarian 2 aa id 93 15+. 2
», E. J. Crowther . x i. oe ae 4856
» W. L. Coltman 5 58 36 0 O
» L. C. Goodwin As Fe 16° some
aos. VW. Pullen . ie i6 Be
», H. White a 4g a 14 28
» H. M. Haywood, Committee Clerk S ae: ie 44s 3 ee
,, Porter’s Wages and Assistant Cleaners Sos oe 80 55a
,, Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors ae = ee 7 “7 0

£596 11 7
LIBRARY

To New Books Bae Ps ae =. 283) nee
,, Binding and Repairing Books... 128: 97 ae
,, Paleontographical and Harleian Society’ s Reports oe 2 oes
», Printing Post Cards and other Notices and Forms... Ig T6ug2
» Printing Fines Books ae bier =e Et a 4 4 6
» Binding Magazines Ses ee ha a aa 15 9) 3
,, Binding Materials ... te a Pan ses are 8. 5 aa

SALARIES AND

th

ee
(ep)
iS)
Laal
i

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Library, KC.

YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 1897.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT. Cr.

fen ss ee

By Free Library Revenue Account Wh Pris aan ite {oye

Lyte Sos

WAGES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Revenue Account ... a oC os § §oG rae 7

£596 11 7

ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Catalogues .. Ef ‘s Page ee
, Fines upon Readers for Detention of Books... sie 50) 3 a
,», Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards ... Ave wat IO g Io
» Lost and Damaged Books ah oy 5G: ae hia eee
», Free Library Revenue Account ... es oo i) “39a 6) te

£462 “2

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Dr. READING AND NEWS
£ sie
To Magazines and Periodicals ea ia! ee o. 314g ey
,, Newspapers, Illustrated Papers, &c. ey et
,, Directories and Dictionaries sive ree i‘ 8 18° 4g
», Covers for Magazines Sr. * der ere Be 7 Gi
,, Printing Reference Catalogue _... Le = 3760 4a
£145 16 10
MUSEUM
To Specimens ... oe ee ze ot 25 19 oO
,, Book (Plates of Birds’ Eges) pe = bie a 2 SOLAS
», Papering Cases _... ser e f- se 414-9
», Labels ei os een sat ae Be dak 01g 8
£33.15 5
ARBORETUM
To Caretaker’s Salary Lele ‘se oat Be 10 Oe
» Rent of Premises ... a “ee 2 i sue LO SONG
AS! of: a she ae er: a ee ae 8 ta
= (CCEIE Gan a oe ae a wee 7 Ig 36
,, Newspapers, Magazines, &e. és oe f < 28° Dia
,, Joiner’s and Plumber’s Work ; re 2 "2a
,, National Telephone Co., Annual Subscription oe 5: Oe
,, Miscellaneous Payments ee ari sag = i By ben
£76 12a
DERBY

To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the ¢, one
Quarter to 25th December, 1896 ... sate 434 “See
, Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, 1897 ast at | 434 ee
+s Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1897 ... os . 434
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1897 ... .. 4340 ape

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ROOMS ACCOUNTS.

By Sale of Old Periodicals, &c. i
,, Free Library Revenue Account ...

ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Revenue Account ...

BRANCH ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Revenue Account...

~ CORPORATION.

By Treasurer, Free Library Rate granted Nov. ath, aes
, Ditto, granted February 3rd, 1897 :

,, Ditto, granted May 5th, 1897 ;

_ Ditto, granted August 4th, 1897 ...

£145

So

£33

76

£16

I6 Io

153

15. 33

E25 et

434
434
434
434

We) (5) fe) <e)

MAonwn

£1737

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Dr. ESTABLISHMENT
é Shad:
to0Gas. ... ca 3 7 a é. 13 4
», Electric Light and Meter Rent a - ~ - 148 I0 9g
», Water eh one oa aoe ~ 1 53-4
re Goal... , As he si “fs er ae 24; 143
,, Fire Insurance ae a ae Sn Se a ig: 27> 16
,, Ironmongery oe Es Le os le ay
,, Plants, Bulbs, &c., for Garden ree Sc 5a) oe Sra.
pa euLy, Cash Payments by Librarian & ot 3918.0
,, Printing Annual Reports ... : 2 $5 ee (ey) 1a) > fo)
,. Various Printing and Stationery _ ee G4 ee Ins 6
,, Cleaning Windows e as ay ere TOS. On og
,, Property Tax and House Duty Be ep oe wc Th 4 te
,, Miscellaneous Expenses . Cie eye

,, Interest and Commission Charged by Bankers, and
Cheque Books ne te Gea ve g9 16 6
,, Clothing for Porter ae an a s “ik AS AB AG
,» Garden Hose te sae 27 oe
», National Telephone Co. Annual Subscription et ea pe
£318.10 6
FREE LIBRARY
To Balance brought forward . a as eS i Ieee
, Repairs and Alterations to Premises... ae es sl. oe
,, Salaries and Wages a ar om ag .- | SQGr amma
,, Library = ae ee cs ws 304 T9eto
,, Reading and News Rooms Jia wo. . “EQ 7eee
,, Museum i bes ise S ee ae 33 Ths
,, Arboretum Branches es ae — age an 7 Oona
,, Establishment “oe Sat te a «| Zea
», Balance av mee vee a4 a Sy = 159 F593
£1737 ONG
BALANCE

ASSETS.
Wo Treasurer... Bi ar He ree ies ss 2 5G
£159 Lik
*Nore.—Books on Order... ave OU)

Additions to Porter's House £40

£100

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ACCOUNT.

~ By Derby Mechanics’ Institute, Acknowledgment for En-
croachment ees ne a ber

,, Commissioners of Inland Revenue, Repayment of
income Tax (Seb. A.) 3oyears) .:. a a

,, Derby Corporation Art Gallery ditto.

», Free Library Revenue Account ...

REVENUE ACCOUNT.

By Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Corporation...

SHEET.
4 LIABILITIES,
y Free Library Revenue Account ...

H. M. HAYWOOD, CLeErx.

U

GEORGE FROST, )
AMES HARWOOD, j

C. BOAM, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

£318 10 9

17377. 04 -e

£1737. 9 2

159 II 3

£159 11 3

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library
and Museum, for the year ending September 2gth, 1897,
certify that they are correct.—Dated this 26th day of October, 1897.

WATSON, SOWTER & Co., A.C.A., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.

and hereby

Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

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Derby Corporation

ABSTRACT OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE

Dr. WAGES
£ S58

To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman _... 86 6 6
,, Watson, Sowter & Co., Auditors 2 % 4 -Fa-8
£89 9 6

REPAIRS AND

To Repairs to Heating eae SEA Es ee Lesiie we
5, Joiner’s Work : wee . nae me 2 TACs

£315 1

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

To Collection and Carriage of Pictures, &c., and obtaining

Loans ... ay ee ate af aw. 255 q0Genee

£155 19 4

ESTABLISHMENT

To Fire Insurance 4.53 %5
UGS © 5: nA a Ss Tite ae a
», Electric Light and Meter Rent ... BS ie 35450 oe
ecOdl.... ; ot sa : Ps ne 4 II 10
i Ironmongery 2. eso
,, Advertising . iy oad ~ oie vel
,, Printing, Stationery, and Posting ae a eo 30 17 9
,, Printing Catalogues - set a oe 29, 2 6
,, Printing Programmes for Concerts ones 3 19 78
,, Petty Cash Payments by Curator if 5 a: 17. 5a
,, Interest and Commission charged by Bankers ek a ee
,, Attendant’s Clothing ae ps a ‘? a 5 16-46
301 roperty [ax (4 years) - ..- ete “ee oe II A) IO
,», Polishing Piano and Cover for same _... $i ee 3. 3s
£161 “iis

Alrt Gallery.

YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 1897.

ACCOUNT. Cr.
£s. d

By Art Gallery Account ee x aN - = 89 g 6
£89 9 6

ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.
By Art Gallery Account SS Ms ee i 3. eee

PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account EE ey se — .¢ > D5 Roe
£155 19 4
ACCOUNT.
By Advertisements in Catalogue Sih Beer Fes ees
» Sale of Catalogues = ; ies Bae g
a, 17 14 7

_,, Art Gallery Account a = = oe : E430TOume

£161 4 10

84

Dr.

To Balance brought forward ...

To Wages
,, Repairs and Witemtians
,, Collection and Carriage of Pictures
. Establishment ;

ASSETS.

To Art Gallery Revenue Account

DERBY CORPORATION
£ bie

337,20 om

£337, 28°76

ART GALLERY
89 g 6
ee ee

155 19 4
143 10 3

£392 15 oO

BALANCE

320 13 3
£320 13 3

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ACCOUNT. Cr.
By Derby Corporation, Amount ae to Banker at a

September, 1896 He ; 337 18-6

£337 18 6

REVENUE ACCOUNT.

By Autumn Exuisition, 1896-7.

Receipts at Turnstile : 2d) See Oy oe
Commission on Pictures sold Sp 1g; 0.0
oa 20 25)
3) SPRING EXHIBITION, 1897.
Receipts at Turnstile F acs2 | eke peeie
Commission on Pictures sold ay $5 CG
——— 29 IG 5
»» SUMMER EXHIBITION, 1897.
Receipts at Turnstile oe Ly Ae ve 12 tge-9
,, Balance (deficiency) = ase af eH +. 320Rigers
£392 15 0
SHEET.
: LiaBILITIES.
By Treasurer ... oe ab = ae ss ss: §26%%2e

£32013 3
H. M. HAYWOOD, Cuerx.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Art
Gallery for the year ending 29th September, 1897, and hereby certify
that they are correct.

Dated this 26th day of October, 1897.

_ WATSON SOWTER & Co., A.C.A., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.

JAMES a erica Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

C. BOAM, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

H. W. SQUIRRELL, PRINTER, 42 GREEN LANE,

PRESENTED
b 1 SEP1915

Twenty-seventh Annual Report

OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE

PeRBY FREE LIBRARY

“OX »° MUSEUM, 4Ov

AND SIXTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.
EBD OL OEE

EMLOLNILD 7O°THE, TOWN COUNCIL,
NOVEMBER 9th, 1898.

DERBY : HARPUR AND SONS, PKINTERS, LONDON ROAD.

County Borough of Derby.

CwentpzseventB Annual Report

OF THE COMMITTKE OF THE

DERBY FREE LIBRARY
s MUSEUM,

SIXTEENTH ANNUAL KEPORT

A rt Gallery Committee,

PRESENTED TO THE Town CounciL, NovEMBER 9TH,

1898.

UR AND SONS, LONDON
1898.

Riet of Committees and Officials.

LIBRARY & MUSEUM COMMITTEE.
ALDERMAN DUESBUORY, Mayor, ev-officio.
Mr. Atperman G. BOTTOMLEY, J.P., CoatrmMan.

Ms. AtpErMAN HARRISON, J.P. Mr. H. ARNOLD-BEMROSEH, M.A.
a5 a RUSSELL, J.P. » W. BEMROSE, J.P.
», COUNCILLOR ANN, J.P. » ALEX. BUCHANAN, J.P.
4 - 5 CHOLERTON. » S. COURT.
a * DOULD. ,» A.B. HAMILTON, L.L.M., J.P.
i 33 ELLIS. » H. M. HOBSON.
5 33 LAURIE, M.D. Rev. G. HUNSWORTH, M.A.
5 - STONE. Mr. W. J. PIPER, J.P.
a5 i WILSON, M.A. » A. H. STOKES, A.M., F.G.S.
‘ ss es WINTER.

ART GALLERY COMMITTEE.
ALDERMAN DUESBURY, Mayor, ez-offcio.
Mr. WILLIAM BEMROSEH, J.P., CHarrman.

Mr. AtperRMAN SOWTER, J.P. Mer. Councittor A. WILSON, M.A.
VicrE-CHAIRMAN, “6 = WINTER.

“5 5 BOTTOMLEY, J.P. Dr. FRANCIS.

“a is HARRISON, J.P. Mr. C. B. KEENE.

», COUNCILLOR ANN, J.P. » T. C. SIMMONDS.

iy 3 HORNE, J.P. » GEO. TURNER.

LIBRARIAN, CURATOR, AND SECRETARY.
Mr. WILLIAM CROWTHER.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIANS.

Mr. W. H. WALTON. Miss ETHEL J. CROWTHER.
Mr. W. LOUIS COLTMAN.

JUNIOR ASSISTANTS.

G. W. PULLEN. HELEN J. WHITE.
T. GOODWIN.

ART GALLERY ATTENDANT: J. FOLEY.

PORTER: GEORGE PULLEN.

COUN PYyonBOROUGHH GFs DERBY.

‘TwentpssirtB Annual Report

Free Library & Museum Committee

For the year ended September 30th, 1898.
> s+ eo —__-—

C™ Free Library and Museum Committee have pleasure in laying
before the Town Council their Twenty-seventh Annual Report.

The Library and Museum are in a prosperous condition. The
Library now contains 31,210 volumes—an increase of a little more
than a thousand during the year—and full details respecting it
and its working will be found in the Librarian’s Report to this Com-
mittee and the tables appended to it. The Committee have made no
new departure during the year, but the usefulness of the Institution
as a whole has been fully maintained.

The Arboretum Branch Reading Room fully justifies its establish-
ment, and the numbers using it show a steady increase. In the four
months of the year in which the visitors were counted, the numbers
reached 40,091, giving a total for the year of 120,273, which is
6,700 more than last year, and 13,000 more than the first year in
which it. was open. The special exit into Rose Hill Street, for
use during the last hour of the evening, has proved a great boon,
and the Committee desire to acknowledge the readiness with which
the Arboretum Committee met their views when the subject came
under discussion. The cost of maintenance keeps well within the
Committee’s estimate, although this year there has been special paint-
ing and cleaning to be provided for.

The re-arrangement of the Museum still steadily progresses
under the direction of the Sub-Committee charged with the work.
Some valuable donations to the Museum will be found in the lists
this year, among the most important of which are a number of
horns from South Africa, presented by Colonel J. A. Spreckley, of
Buluwayo, a former townsman. To the same gentleman’s good

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offices the Committee are indebted for the purchase of a lion on
very favourable terms. This the Museam Committee hope to have
in its place about Christmas. Another important addition is the
bequest of a collection of Army and Navy Medals, which the
Committee have received through the executors of the late Mr.
W. Litchfield, of Gerard Street. Special cases are being arranged
for these on the Museum corridor. Another important gift is that
of the ‘Hutton Memorial,” secured through the efforts of Mr.
Sidney B. Eckett, late of Derby and now of Birmingham. This
consists of a small collection of the famous Derby historian’s
printed works, and also his portrait. The former have been placed
in the “Devonshire” Library, and the latter hung on the Museum
corridor.

The buildings are in a good state of repair. Special expen-
diture has been incurred during the past year in building a small
wash-house at the Porter’s lodge; in providing a new entrance to
the basement on the Strand side, in order to obviate heavy goods
being brought in at the front entrance and carried down the steps;
and the various parts of the building have been connected by tele-
phone. All these alterations were very much wanted, and their
provision is a great increase to the general convenicnce.

An important change in the staff arrangements was necessitated
in March last, when Mr. H. M. Haywood, who had been Clerk to
the Committee for nearly twenty years, was appointed Chief Con-
stable of the borough. After consideration, the Committee unani-
mously decided to hand over his duties to the Librarian — an
arrangement which works well. The Committee would like to
place on record in this Report their sense of the valuable services
rendered to the Institution by Mr. H. M. Haywood during the
long period in which he held office, and of his unfailing courtesy
and zeal in the discharge of his duties.

It is the duty of the Committee, in closing this Report, to
thank the numerous donors of books, magazines, newspapers, and
Museum specimens for their donations during the year just closed,
and to once more place on record their satisfaction with the way
in which Mr. Crowther and his staff discharge their duties both
to the Committee and to the public.

On behalf of the Committee,
GEORGE BOTTOMLEY,
October 27th, 1898. Chairman.

aI

_LIBRARIAN’S REPORT.

To the Chairman and Members of the Derby Free Public
Library and Museum Commtttee.

GENTLEMEN,

T gives me very great pleasure to lay before you my Thirteenth
Annual Report, which is accompanied by the usual Tables ex-
plaining the details of our work. On each of these I may be

allowed to say a few words, which I hope may be of interest not only to
you, but to that large section of the inhabitants of the town who use or
are interested in the Library.

From Table I. it will be seen that the Lending Library stock is now
nearly twenty thousand volumes, and the questions of shelf room and
space on the Indicator will soon become acute. 692 new books have
been added, and out of the 499 withdrawn as worn-out, 460 have been
replaced. Nine volumes have heen lost and paid for, and four have
been totally lost. The issues are shown in Table II., and show a decrease
of nearly 10,000, or a daily decrease of 38 from last year’s results. I find
that this decrease is a general one in various parts of the country, and
the principal reason for it is probably to be found in the general pros-
perity of the country, plenty of work affording less leisure for reading.
The exceptionally fine weather which has prevailed during the greater
part of the year, and the great popularity of the bicycle as a means of
recreation, have also something to do with the result. There is some
consolation in knowing that the amount of solid reading remains about
the same, the principal decreases occurring in Fiction (about 7,000) and
in Juvenile books (about 2,000). I am very glad to report that I have
had no serious complaint to make about the usage of the books during
the year. The Reference Library stock stands at 11,233, which includes
a little over 3,000 volumes of Patents. Of these, 1,147 have been con-
sulted, as against 2,206 last year. 169 volumes other than Patents have
been added, and the daily issues in the various classes differ little from
former years.

Table V. gives a variety of information. From it we gather that
the number of new borrowers is about the same as usual—rather more
adults and rather fewer children having joined than last year. 1,160

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borrowers have had to be reminded that their books were overdue; but
the offences cannot have been of such long standing, as the amount
which had to be levied for fines is considerably less. No fewer than
3,736 volumes had to pass through the binder’s hands for greater or less
reason, 519 of which had to be re-bound. All the small repairs, all the
numbering, labelling, and lettering (except where books were re-bound)
were done by our own man on the premises. The Table giving the
occupations of the last thousand borrowers is always an interesting one,
showing that all classes and occupations are represented. This year’s
shows no new features, and the same thousand borrowers are distributed
among the Wards as shown in the Table below, on which there is no new

remark to make.

Per THOUSAND.
WARD. Number
Neo of to be ee
according to

Borrowers. Popul Bray
Arboretum ... ne ian 143 168
Babington ... ee bo, 132 122
Becket abr be vate 261 198
Castle ae sis eae 56 115
Derwent ety a ve 76 64,
Friar Gate ... be wis 130 113
King’s Mead... A dhe 113 145
Litchurch ... an “be 89 75

Our new Fiction Catalogue was issued after the Annual Stock-
taking, and sells well. A new edition of the Children’s Catalogue is
ready for the printer, and the next section of the General Catalogue—
that embracing History, Biography, and Travel—is in a forward con-
dition. We hope soon to have the Card Catalogue system in operation
for showing recent additions, and for the Reference Library as a whole:

The News-rooms are quite as fully used as ever, and I should say
that the number using the rooms is larger now than it was before the
branch at the Arboretum was opened, while the attendance at the latter
increases month by month. The Book Committee went thoroughly
into the list of newspapers and magazines at the beginning of the year,
and considerably revised and improved it at an additional expenditure
of about £14 annually. New lists have been posted in each room, of
the magazines to be found there, while a general list in the front corridor
shows the names of all that are taken. I have no complaint to make
of the conduct of those who use the rooms,

PSR SQA Pe ge 8 te ef

«Ay

inidiietthidh dkdlh cake nek A aR Oty ~—

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The work of re-arrangement in the Museum has gone on steadily,
and the Sub-Committee entrusted with the work has been occupied
mainly with the Mollusca. The foreign species, much the larger portion,
are complete, and we are now at work on the British varieties. Pur-
chases have been made where necessary, and altogether some 1,650 speci-
mens, displayed on 48 trays, have been arranged, mounted, and labelled.
A large number of specimens from the “ Birds” collection have been lent
to the Technical College, to the Higher Grade Board Schools in Gerard
Street,and to other Schools, and still other Schools are making selec-
tions. As will be seen from the list, we have received a number of valu-
able donations, and the lion which has been purchased, and will be in its
place shortly, will be a most useful addition to our limited collection of
mammals. The shaft of across from old St. Alkmund’s Church, which
formerly stood in the garden, has been brought indoors.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers held its annual meetings
in Derby last July, and the Committee granted the use of our buildings
for a Conversazione given by the local Reception Committee to the
members, and His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Alderman Duesbury) has
since given a similar entertainment to a very large number of guests,
Onur buildings once more proved their adaptability for such a purpose,
and, although at times rather crowded, both functions were very
successful. .

T attended the Annual Conference of the Library Association, held
this year at Southport, on which I have already fully reported to yon,
and I have been again elected a member of the Council of that body,
which, by the way, has received a Royal Charter of Incorporation during
the year.

In completing this report, I have again to acknowledge the hearty
co-operation of the local press in forwarding the interests of this Insti-
tution, which has never been more in evidence than during the past
year; and I have great pleasure in bearing testimony to the good and
willing work done by all the members of my staff. My own duties
have increased, but, thanks to your kindly help and consideration, they
are a pleasure to me, and the well-directed work of the various Sub.
Committees does much to lighten them.

I remain, Gentlemen,

Your obedient Servant,

W. CROWTHER,
October 27th, 1898, Librarian, Curator, and Secretary.

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Sixteent§ Annual Report

OF THE

Corporation Art Gallery Committee.

HE Art Gallery Committee have pleasure in presenting to the
C Town Council their Sixteenth Annual Report. The number
of visitors is about the same as last year, although the Gallery
has been open 22 days less. The average attendance shows improve-
ment, and on paying days is rather less than one-sixth of that upon
free days. Below is given a comparative table of the number of visitors
for the last three years. The total number of visitors since the opening
of the Gallery is 616,935.

1895-96 | 1896-97 | 1897-98

Visitors to Autumn Exhibition ..| 17707 | 14360 | 12948
i» Spring ae ete ...| 17300 | 15340] 14720

aS Summer as its ...{ 12150 |} 12152 13766
Total Visitors... ..| 47157 | 41852 | 41434

Total Days Open by Payment... wa 164 178 163
3 5 Free ie Sea 87 90 83
Total Days Open _... 251 268 246

Average on Paying Days nt see 62 53 60
“6 Free Days ... 500 sor 425 361 381

Three Exhibitions have been held during the past year, those for
the Autumn and Spring being on the usual lines, and consisting of
modern pictures in both oil and water colours. At both Exhibitions the
sales were satisfactory, although rather below those of last year. Addi-
tional interest was given to the Spring Exhibition by the loan of nearly
forty pictures from the fine collection of Merton Russell Cotes, Esq.,
F.R.G.S., of Bournemouth, who placed the Committee and the Town

_— Sa

m

under farther obligation by increasing the number to one hundred
and thirty pictures for the Summer Exhibition. This admirably selected
collection of works of art has been an immense attraction, and is to
remain in the Gallery until the close of the year. The warmest thanks
of the Committee and of the Council are due to Mr. Cotes, and also
to the Corporation of Oldham, who lent to the Gallery for the Spring
Exhibition their grand picture, ““The Last Furrow,” by Mr. H. H.
La Thangue, A.R.A. The Summer Exhibition was completed by a
collection of pastels and black and white drawings executed by the
late Mr. Arthur J. Cox, of Derby, which were a source of interest
not only to his many personal friends, but to the public at large.

The Autumn Exhibition now open has been well attended up to
the present. In view of the fact of Mr. Cotes’s pictures remaining,
it was decided to invite artists to contribute water colours only, and
a very good collection is the result. The Art Union, usually held
in December, is to be omitted this year.

The four cases belonging to the authorities of the South
Kensington Museum had their contents changed at the usual
time, and such objects as are likely to be most useful to art
students and to the art industries of the town have again been lent.
The Museum officials have always shown themselves most anxious to
meet the wishes of the Committee as to the class of objects sent.
Mr. W. T. Key, who has almost invariably had charge of the annual
change, has recently retired from the service, and the Committee
cannot but regret the severance of a connection which has always
been a most pleasant one, and hope that Mr. Key will enjoy for many
years his well-earned leisure. A most interesting case of art objects
is now on loan from Mr. Councillor Arthur Wilson, to whom the
thanks of the Committee are due for this proof of his interest in the
welfare of the Gallery.

Early in the year, the Committee received the welcome intel-
ligence that Colonel Sale, R.E., intended to bequeath a portion of his
splendid collection of pictures to the Gallery; and later, Colonel
Noel, of the Outwoods, has announced his intention of giving
some valuable antique tiles. Mr. Councillor Winter has presented a
series of photographic portraits of the County and Borough
Magistrates holding office at the time of Her Maijesty’s Diamond
Jubilee, in 1897—very interesting now, and likely to become more

12

so in years to come—and the Committee have also received several
other minor gifts These valuable contributions point to the popu-
larity of the Art Gallery and to the educational and recreative
advantages it affords to the town. The present Gallery is now full,
and the Committee wish to suggest that the Council, in the midst of
its other schemes for the benefit of the town, do not lose sight of
the necessity of providing a home for the generous gifts already
promised. Such valuable gifts to the town by her generous citizens
and friends, amounting in value to some thousands of pounds, fully
repay the cost incurred in providing room for them, and such provision
will add but little to the present cost of maintenance.

The building is in a good state of repair, and the charges for
its maintenance have been but slight, while the ordinary establishment
charges have been kept at the lowest possible level consistent with
efficiency. The amount to be asked for from the Council is larger than
usual, but this amount is exceptional, and is accounted for by the heavy
charges necessary under the head of Insurance for the special loan
collections. Owners of valuable pictures naturally expect their loans to
be fully safeguarded when lent to public Galleries ; and, bearing in mind
the advantages reaped by art students and the public generally by
the sight and study of valuable pictures otherwise inaccessible, the
Committee think the money is wel! spent.

It only remains for the Committee to add the expression of their
satisfaction with the great interest and intelligence with which the
Curator, Mr. Crowther, fulfils his duties, and the able way in which he
is supported by his staff.

On behalf of the Committee,
WILLIAM BEMROSE,

Chairman.

October 27th, 1898.

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TABLE VI.

Occupations of the Last Thousand of the
New Borrowers.

Agents and Collectors :
Apprentices and Shop Assist-

ants

Architects, Surveyors, and
Draughtsmen

Artists..

Bakers and Confectioners

Barrister-at-Law :

Bookbinders, Printers, Tathio:
graphers, and Compositors

Boot and Shoe Makers

Brewer..

Builders ,Bricklayers,a ad Plas
terers

Butchers f

Carpenters, J oiners, and Cabi-
net Makers

Carters...

Chemists and Draggists

China Workers ;

Clergymen and Ministers

Coachbuilder ...

Clerks and Book- keepers

Coachmen é

Commercial Travellers:

Corn Merchant

Cycle Maker ...

Deaconess

Drapers

Domestic Ser ae

Dyers ...

Engineers, Moulders, Smiths,
Fitters, Boiler Makers, an and
Engine Drivers ...

Errand and Office mex?

Evangelists

Furniture Dealer

Factory Hands

Farmer ¥

Fishmonger

Gardener : yet

Golfer, Professional ...

Grinder

Grocers f

Hairdressers ...

Housekeepers...

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Plumbers and Glaziers

Policemen

Postmen

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tendants ...

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Doctors

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TABLE VII.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

COMPARATIVE RETURNS.

1897. 1898.
Lending Library i aceea ct sa oe ae 806 460
New Books oe a Bie see 631 692
Total Books = Mas He owe sol Agee 19977
», Issues bit a an ae ...| 155568 145988
Average Daily Issue... i 10 a 605 567
Turnover of each Volume Le ee : 8 04 7:86
Reference Library :—
New Books Eat oe ome He ee 298 386
Total Books = ae = A cast LOAN 11233
», Issues ete 1 ee bey sete Le oe 10253
Average Daily Issue... $35 a me 43 36
New Borrowers * as a4 a 1006 959
Total Borrowers (approximate) 7500 7500
Number of Works issued per Borrower _... pe 22°4 195
Cards Cancelled es et de di ee 131 211
Overdue Books written for ... sh as ed 969 1160
Books Re-bound and Repaired a3: cm a 4059 3736
GENERAL DATA.
Population (estimated to June, 1898) mesh cpr bs 104,834
Rateable Value (September, 1898) ... a Bie a £429,528
Amount of Rate Levied a san ad ae .. One Penny.
Amount produced by Rate ... 0 ie ar ee £1,784

Library Stock ... “pes er rs 29.7 PER CENT OF POPULATION.

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DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY.

Acent-GrneraL For Britisa Corumpia.—Fifth Report of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture of the Province of British Columbia; 18th
Annual Report of the British Columbia Board of Trade, 1897 ;
British Columbia Year Book, 1897, with Maps, Diagrams, and
Illustrations.

AGeNnt-GENERAL CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AGENCY.—Official Handbook of
the Dominion of Canada; The Klondyke Official Guide; Annual
Report of the Minister of Mines.

AGent-Generat ror New Sourn Watres.—The Health and Progress of
New South Wales, 1895-6; The Wealth and Progress of New
South Wales, 1898.

AGuent-GENERAL FOR QUEENSLAND.—Queensland Past and Present, T8973
Picturesque Queensland, an Illustrated Guide to the Queensland
Railways.

Arr Gatuery, Carpirr.—Annual Report.

Bennerr & Co., Messrs.—Bennett’s Business Directory, 1898 (Derby-

: shire).

Bower, Huserr, Esg.—‘‘ Heart’s Ease”; ‘‘The Painted Book,” and
other Poems.

Brinsmead, Epegar, Esg.—“‘ The History of the Pianoforte.”

Briscor, J. Porrer, Esq.—‘“ Sonnets and Songs of Robert Millhouse.”’

Bririst Museum, Trustees or.—Catalogue of Seals in the Department
of Manuscripts; Catalogue of Drawings by British Artists ;
Catalogue of Japanese Books and Manuscripts; Catalogue of
Madreporian Corals, Vol. 3.

Browne, T. B., Lrp., Messrs.—Press Directory and Advertisers’ A B C
for 1898.

Cor, Rev. Caartes C.—‘‘ Nature versus Natural Selection.”

Cottinewoop Bros, Mussrs.—Collingwood’s International Mercantile
Directory, 1898.

Cook, Lapy.—‘‘ Lady Cook’s Essays,” Vol. 1.

Coorer, WiiuiaM, Esq.—Schedule of Loans and Sinking Fund Calcula-

tions, 1897; Abstract of Accounts of the Corporation of Derby,
1896-7.

22

Crang, Cranz, & Co., Messrs.—Crane’s Universal Directory and Buyers’
Guide for 1897-8.

Crossy, Locxwoop, & Soy, Messss.—Catalogue of Scientific and Tech-
nical Books, 1898.

Crowrner, WitiiasmM.—Transactions and Proceedings of the Second
International Library Conference, London, 1897.

Danson, J. T., Esqa.—‘‘ Our Commerce in War.”

Dovaat, Messrs. F. H., & Co.—Index Register of Unclaimed Property
in Chancery, &c.

Dunn, Mrs. Arcuipatp.— The World’s Highway ” (two copies).
Eckert, Sypney B., Esq.—Collection of Books forming the Hutton
Memorial.

Epitor Newcastne Dainty Curonicue.—Newcastle Chronicle Year Book,
1898.

Fryer, Atrrep C., Esq —‘ Llantwit Major: a Fifth Century University.”

Hamproy, W., Esa.—Hampton’s Scholastic Directory for London and
Provinces, 1897-8.

Inkety Urpan District Counctt.—Watering-places on the North Eastern
Railway ; Illustrated Guide to Ilkley, Otley, and Wharfedale.

Lrprary Reporrs from Aberdeen, Ashton-under-Lyne, Battersea, Belfast,
Birmingham, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bootle,
Bournemouth, Bradford, Brentford, Brighton, Bristol, Buxton,
Cambridge, Cardiff, Chelsea, Cheltenham, Clapham, Cork, Croy-
don, Doncaster, Ealing, Folkestone, Fulham, Glasgow, Gosport,
Great Yarmouth, Hammersmith, Halifax, Harlesden, Holborn,
Hove, Hyde, Kidderminster, Kilburn, Kingston-upon-Hull, Kings-
ton-upon-Thames, Leamington Spa, Leeds, Leek, Leicester, Lincoln,
Liverpool, Longton, Loughborough, Manchester, Norwich, Not-
tingham, Penarth, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading,
Richmond (Surrey), Rochdale, Salford, Sheffield, Shrewsbury,
Smethwick, Southampton, St. George’s (Hanover Square), St.
Giles’s, St. Leonard’s, Shoreditch, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, St.
Mary (Rotherhithe), St. Saviour’s (Southwark), St. Helen’s,
Stafford, Streatham, Stoke Newington, Walthamstow, West
Bromwich, West Ham, West Hartlepool, Wigan, Willesden,
Wolverhampton, York.

Lonpon Directory Co., Lrp., Messrs.—London Directory, 1898.

Lonepon, Miss.—2l bound volumes of “ Knowledge,” 2 unbound; 3
bound volumes of ‘‘ Health.”

Love & Wyman, Lrp., Messrs.—Diamond Jubilee Edition of Wyman’s
Commercial Encyclopedia.

May, Wittram, Esq —“ Farm, Field, and Fireside,” Volume 20.

Meraven & Co., Mussrs.— Three Years in Savage Africa” (Lionel
Decle).

Morris, Mrs. Writrtiam.—‘t Well at the World’s End”; “Sidonia the

Sorceress”’; ‘‘Godefrey of Bologne.” Printed at the Kelmscott
Press.

ee ee ee ee

ef EL Ty aa GE ATE A EM CLO PATELLA GR ACES PEN EN

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Peck, W. E., Esa.—Peck’s Circular and Trades Directory to the Manu-
factures of Birmingham and District.

Roz, W. R., Esq.—‘ Our Deaf and Dumb,” Vol. 2 (two copies).

Secretary, Co-operative Union, Ltd.—30th Annual Report of the Co-
operative Congress, 1898.

Secretary, Cripplegate Institute-—Report of the Governors for 1897.

Secreraky, Durham University.—University Calendar, 1897-8.

Secretary, Friends’ Tract Association.—‘‘ The Quakers, from their Origin
to the Present Time.”

Stcrerary, Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College—College
Calendar, 1898-9.

Secrerary, Incorporated Society of Musicians.—Register of Members for
1898.

Secretary, Iron and Steel Institute.——Journal of the Iron and Steel
Institute, Vol. 52; Rules and List of Members.

Seckerary, North British Association of Gas Managers.—“ Light without
a Wick: a Century of Gas-lighting, 1792-1892.”

Secretary, Queen’s College, Belfast.—College Calendar, 1898-9.

Secretary, Royal Colonial Institute—Proceedings of the Royal Colonial
Institute, Volume 29.

Secrerary, Sanitary Institute.—Illustrated List of Exhibits to which
Medals have been awarded at their Exhibitions held in connection
with the Congresses.

Secretary, Trinity College, London.—College Calendar, 1897-8.

Secrerary, University College, Dublin.—University College Calendar
Examination Papers, 1898.

Secretary, University College, Nottingham.—College Calendar for the
17th Session.

Secretary, Yorkshire Philosophical Society.—Watson’s ‘‘ Derbyshire

Strata.”

Seti, Henry, Esq.—Dictionary of the World’s Press.

SuirH, Francis N., Esq.—Dictionnaire des Artistes, 4 vols.; ‘ Half-
hours with the Microscope”; ‘“ On Preparing Objects.”’

Srepoens, W. Watker, HsQ.—‘ The Life and Writings of Turgot.”’

Srusss’ Posrisning Co., Lrp., Messrs.—Stubbs’ Directory for 1898:
Manufacturers, Merchant Shippers, and Professional.

Surron & Sons, Messrs.—‘ The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers.”
TayLor, Sepiry, Esq., M.A.—“ A System of Sight Singing.”

University Correspondence CoLuece.—Tatorial Series (per Messrs. W.
B. Clive & Co.): London University Guide and Calendar, 1897-
8; University Correspondent, Vol. 7; The Preceptor’s French
Course; Tutorial Chemistry, Part 2; Matriculation Directory,
1898; General Elementary Science; Milten’s ‘“‘ Paradise Re-
gained”; English History, Vol. 4; First Stage Magnetism and
Hlectricity ; Krench Prose Composition; Text Book of Zoology ;
Chemical Analysis; Pamphlets, Leaflets, &c.

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Unsworra, Rey. Wu.—‘ The Influence of Jesus Christ on the People.”

Vecerarian Socrery.—‘ A Plea for Vegetarianism”; ‘‘The Ancoats
Skylark”’; Manchester Vegetarian Lectures.

Warrineton Free Pousrrc Lisrary.—Catalogue of the Reference Library.

Witirams & Noraare, Messrs.—‘ Problems of Nature” (C, Jaeger,

DONATIONS TO THE MUSEUM.

Brooks, Mr.—‘‘ Ashburne Token.”
Crewe, Hugo Harpur, Esqg.—Coins.

Kcxerr, Sypnery B., Hsq—Portrait of Joseph Hutton (for ‘ Hutton
Memorial’’).

Lircurienp, W., Esq., Execurors or tHe Lare.—Collection of Naval and
Military Medals.

Marsu, Howarp, Esq.— Collection of West Indian Birds.
Ricxarp, W.,—Collection of Geological Specimens.

Vauprey, Dr.—Collection of Sea Birds.

DONATIONS TO THE ART GALLERY.

Boynton, T., Esq., F.S.A.—Portrait of the late John Etches, of Derby,
modelled in Derby Biscuit. ;

Winter, Counctttor W. W.—Collection of Portraits of County Magis-
trates, with their Autographs, numbering 236 in all, and arranged
in three handsome revolving wrought-iron stands; also frame
containing 56 Portraits of Borough Magistrates. Presented to
commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.

Abstract of Accounts.

26

Derby Free

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Palzontographical and Harleian Society’ 8 ; Reports a 2 2 0
Printing Cards, Notices, Forms, and Fines Books an 22) 0°20
Printing New Catalogue by Mee ie this A 18 12 0
Binding Magazines a; i oe = of 18 -8 8
Binding Materials ... a Se ee sid rea 3 12-06
Card Catalogue... ai ae oa Bae oe 510 0
Advertising ie BN: 35. Ae eft = 1 185%

27

Library, &c,

YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 1898.

TO PREMISES ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Revenue Account ...

WAGES ACCOUNT.
By Free Library Revenue Acconnt ...

ACCOUNT.

By Sale of Catalogues ;
», Fines upon Readers for Detention of Books
», Fees for New Tickets and Post Cards
,, Lost and Damaged Books
» Free Library Revenue Account ...

Cr.

& 8. d.
136°''0 11

£136 0 11

625 19 0

£625 19 0

419 11
47 10 4
10 17 10

112. 2
364 6 8

£429 6 11

28

Dr. READING AND NEWS
& id. Ud:
To Magazines and Periodicals 40 4 1
. Newspapers, Illustrated Papers, &e. 61 8 3
;, Directories and Dictionaries By IE oe
», Framed Lists for Reading Rooms At noe
LOD: 1 kD
MUSEUM
To Purchase, Carriage, and Mounting of Specimens 99), ta, 0
» Glass Jars ... lL Sige
,», Papering Cases 3.8 a
,; Labels 1. foa%s
£105 12 11
ARBORETUM
To Caretaker’s Salary... 10 0:49
» Rent of Premises ... 10 “05%
Gas 5... 8 410
», Coal.. : 6 29
Newspapers, Magazines, &e. a 32 13 6
,, Joiner’s and Plamber’s Work, Ironmongery 1 ee
,, National Telephone Co., Annual Subscription ... 5° O40
,, Painting and Colour-washing 10 14 6
», Miscellaneous Payments ... 3 LON
£88 12 6
DERBY

To Free Library Rate at One Farthing in the £, one
Quarter to 25th December, 1897 : 444.13 0
», Ditto, Quarter ending 25th March, 1898 444.13 0
2: Ditto, Quarter ending 24th June, 1898 = 447 8 6
,, Ditto, Quarter ending 29th September, 1898 447 8 6
£1784 3 0

29

ROOMS ACCOUNTS.

By Sale of Old Periodicals, &e. =e
» Free Library Revenue Account ...

ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Revenue Account ...

BRANCH ACCOUNT.

By Free Library Revenue Account ...

CORPORATION.

sid Treasurer, Free Library Rate granted Nov. 9th, 1897..

, Ditto, granted February 2nd, 1398
zn be granted May 4th, 1898
, Ditto, granted August 3rd, 1898 .

£109 6 10

105 12 11

£105 12 11

88 12 6

£88 12 6

444.13
44413
447 8
447 8

Aanocr

£1784 3 0

Dr.

To Gas ...

Electric Light and Meter Rent
Water

Coal a

Fire Insurance

Ironmongery

Plants, Bulbs, &c for Garden
Petty Cash Payments by Librarian
Printing Annual Reports ... on
Various Printing and Stationery...
Cleaning Windows

Property Tax and House Duty
Miscellaneous Expenses ;
Commission Charged by Bankers.
Clothing for Porter

Winding and Regulating Clock .

ESTABLISHMENT

National Telephone Co., Annual Subscription -

To Repairs and Alterations to Premises

Salaries and Wages
Library...

Reading and News Rooms
Museum asd me
Arboretum Branch
Establishment

Balance

ASSETS.

To Treasurer

* Notr.—Books and Binding on Order
Museum Cases and Mounting ...

£294 16

FREE

£&

We)

pa

i=)
SODVANORDONHLKOMHPON:

—

LIBRARY

136 0 11
625 19 0
364 6 8
106 13 11
105 12 11
88 12 6
292 17 6
223 10 10

1943 14 3

BALANCE

*225 10 10

£223 10 10

£95
£75

£170

bl

ACCOUNT. Cr.
& sa
By Derhy Mechanics’ Institate, Acknowledgment for En-
croachment _.... oe an Os 6
.», Interest allowed by Bankers ae re 45 BT 7
,, Free Library Revenue Account ... ae ae rem Ao) iy far al’
£294 16 1
REVENUE ACCOUNT.
By Amount brought forward... of. 2. e 210 ee ee
», Quarterly Rates granted by the Derby Corporation ... 1784 3 0
£1943 14 3
SHEET.
LIABILIYIES. :
By Free Library Revenue Account ... = wats rani) eee tO) 10
£223 10 10

W. CROWTHER, Secretary.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Free Library
and Museum for the year ending September 29th, 1898, and hereby
certify that they are correct.—Dated this 14th day of October, 1898.
WATSON, SOWTER, & Co., A.C.A., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.

ae Se abn, ; Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

ROBERT LAURIE, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

32

Derby Corporation

ABSTRACT OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE

Dr. WAGES
& Seeds

To Wages to Attendant at Turnstile and Charwoman _... 85 14 0
,, Watson, Sowter, & Co., Auditors rey ae ae 3° 3a. 0
£88 17 0

REPAIRS AND

To Joiner’s Work Satan wate “ae aoe He ae 2: gllgeees
£2 1502

COLLECTION AND CARRIAGE OF

To Collection and Carriage of Pictures, and obtaining Loans 185 12 1

,, Insurance on Loans (Special)... a ae re 85 14 3
£271 6 4.

ESTABLISHMENT

To Fire Insurance 418 3
» Gas. 133s
e Electric Light and Meter Rent 30° 223
p@oule ; Bre
A Ironmongery 3) Foeeg
,, Advertising 813 4
» Printing, Stationery, and Posting | 35 5 9
,», Printing Catalogues 38 19 10
» Printing Programmes for Concerts Ai Leo
» Petty Gash Payments by Curator ~ 16 150
,, Interest and Commission charged by Bankers at 9° Se
,, Attendant’s Clothing ; aa 516 6
», Property Tax 215 6
£162 12 6

33

Kurt Gallery.

YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 1898.

ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account

ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account

PICTURES AND LOANS ACCOUNT.

By Art Gallery Account

ACCOUNT.

By Advertisements in Catalogue
», Sale of Catalogues...

» Art Gallery Account

£88 17 0

£162 12 6

34

Dr. DERBY CORPORATION
x Bee

To Balance brought forward ... 320 13 3
4320 13 3

To Wages
» Repairs and Alterations

., Collection, Carriage, and Insurance of Pictures

», Establishment

ASsEIS.
_ To Art Gallery Revenue Account

ART GALLERY

88 17 0
212
271 6 4
122 6 0

BALANCE

418 15 3
£418 15 3

ACCOUNT. Cr.
By Derby Corporation, Amount owing to Banker at 29th
September, 1897 xe i a4 ses 2

£320 13 3

REVENUE ACCOUNT.

By Avrumn Exuisirion, 1897-8. 2 ex
Receipts at Turnstile ... Se ae l4 5 3
Commission on Pictures sold .. ah 12) 10) 6
26) lomS
., SPRING ExHipitTion, 1898.
Receipts at Turnstile ... ee ais 19 8 4
Commission on Pictures sold... es DE ae
24 15 10
> SUMMER Exuisrrion, 1898.
Receipts at Turnstile ... si a 143 38
a 14 3 8
,, Balance (deficiency) ses i: ; Ge . AILSRISRS
£484 10 6
SHEET.
LIABILITIES.
By Treasurer ... - ey: a We ate app ceciniousliay (3:
L418 15 3

W. CROWTHER, Curaror anp Secrerary.

We have examined the several Accounts of the Derby Art Gallery
for the year ending 29th September, 1898, and hereby certify that they
are correct.

Dated this 10th day of October, 1898.

WATSON, SOWTER, & Co., A.C.A., Auditors appointed by the Corporation.

ea oon ‘ Auditors appointed by the Burgesses.

ROBERT LAURIB, Auditor appointed by the Mayor.

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