Ps + _ ers Poe SE ete = z ‘= i ie ff ant xe * = : io je os ans oe ae Seam d ‘ ; 4 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL. CITY OF LIVERPOOL. q 2 F # = REPORT _ PREPARED BY THE 3 ; DIRECTOR OF MUSEUMS, : RELATIVE TO THE SPACE REQUIRED FOR THE -: EXTENSION OF THE FREE PUBLIC MUSEUMS, WILLIAM BROWN STREET, LIVERPOOL, _ PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION OF THE SPECIAL SUB-COMMITTEE _ OF THE LIBRARY, MUSEUM AND ARTS (GENERAL) COMMITTEE, HeEtp on THE 6TH DecemBER, 1894. _ [Approved by the Musewm Sub-Committee on the 18th December, 1894, and ordered to be printed. | LIVERPOOL: J. BR. WILLIAMS & CO., PRINTERS, 8, SCHOOL LANE. 1894. Cfsrtleés2 Ll. 6“ x* 7 = REPORT PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF MUSEUMS, RELATIVE TO THE SPACE REQUIRED FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE FREE PUBLIC MUSEUMS. Ty accordance with the Resolution of the Special Sub-Committee of the Museums (General) Committee, held on the 6th instant, the Director of Museums begs to report on the accommodation which will be required to exhibit efficiently the very large collections now contained in the Free Public Museums. In order that the suggestions which the Director has the honour to subjoin, may be fully comprehended, it appears advisable to him :— I.—To point out that the present arrangement of the Museum, necessitated by the lack of space, is most unsatisfactory ; and II.—To indicate how, in the opinion of the highest authorities, a Biological Collection, such as the Derby Museum, ought to be arranged. Before dealing with these heads, however, it may be well to indicate the present congested state of the collections. Tn all the rooms in which the Vertebrate Animals are exhibited, especially in the Mammal Galleries, the specimens are so crammed together in the cases that proper exhibition is impossible, those behind being quite obstructed from view by those in front. In the main room, the cases are double-banked, the second tier reaching to the roof, where the specimens are all impossible of examination by the visitor. The Bird Galleries, as well as the Fish and Reptile Galleries, on the upper floor, are in substantially the same condition as those below. In nearly every gallery, where it has been possible to conceal them more or less, are cabinets stacked with collections; every subterranean passage is lined with cases and cupboards, and every cellar is stored—all to their utmost capacity—with material of great value, and consisting of much that must be new to science, and a great deal of it, having been stored for a score of years, must undoubtedly be deteriorating and going to ruin. The collections, especially those from Knowsley, are of the highest value, many of the specimens being of great historical interest. 4 1.—This pressing need of space has necessitated an arrangement of the collections which is most bewildering and confusing to, even the most intelligent visitor. At present he enters (See Plan I.) Gallery A, and traverses the other Mammalian Rooms B, C, D, beginning with the Marsupials and ascending to the higher Apes and Man, which he finds along with the Derby Minerals, in Room BE, whose exit is to the outside. To discover the continuation of the animal series the visitor has to — retrace not only the classificatory order he has been following, but his footsteps also, and having passed through the Mayer Museum, both its middle and upper floors, he at last reaches the Bird Galleries, K, J, I, O, P, to find them not only confusedly arranged, but placed in the midst of the Invertebrates, with which they have no affinity. The Reptiles and Fishes he discovers in the midst of Metallurgical and Mineralogical Collections, separated from the Birds by such lowly forms as Corals and Sponges. Thus different groups of the animal kingdom, which are related to each other, are, on account of the difficulty of housing them otherwise, separated far from each other. No arrangement more confusing to the student or ordinary visitor could probably have been devised than is the present—none certainly more calculated to prove tthe camplaint of the dulness of this, as of most other Museums, is justly founded. II.—A Biological Collection, such as that in the Free Public Museums, should be arranged pre-eminently for those who have little or no knowledge of Science, but who have a craving to become acquainted with the plants and animals that surround them, or a desire to increase the knowledge they may have acquired by observation. This arrange- ment need not be less useful to the University Student. The exhibition should also be such as to attract those who have no object beyond amusement or relaxation ; they should find the Museum a book with its pages open and its narrative so clearly set out, that they are unawares following a connected story, unfolded from room to room before their eyes, which may excite their interest and further attention. There is no book of instruction, however, with any pretence to being logical, but begins with propositions that are simple and elementary, and leads from them to the more complex. A Biological Museum should, therefore, be as it were a Book of animals and plants, explained in words understandable of all persons of ordinary education, commencing with the description of the simpler forms, and . : 5) leading step by step to the higher and more complex. In other words, this Book should consist (as Sir William Flower, Professor Herdman and others have urged) of Labels clearly printed, and fully but simply descriptive, whose illustrations are the specimens to which those labels are attached. Although there is not (surprising as it may appear) in this country a single museum arranged on these principles, there is no biologist but admits that they are not only the ideal, but the only true and intelligible principles on which a Museum should be arranged, and who does not on every opportunity advocate their adoption in all new Museums. . This scientific and only intelligible method the Director desires to adopt, therefore, so as to present to the visitor the lowest forms of life in the Animal and Vegetable Kingdoms on his entrance, gradually introducing him from room to room to those of nearest affinity, in ascending order till the highest are reached. Poni eae m4 This requires necessarily more space than named specimens set side by side, and broad-area-ed, rather than narrow galleries, because the arrangement is not linear, but ramified, or tree-like.* The buildings in which the Liverpool Free Museums are housed, are far from being as well constructed for the purposes of a Museum as they might be. Being, however, where they are, impossible of fundamental alteration and capable of being extended only in one direction, they may be to a considerable degree improved by the addition of galleries, as in the preliminary plans submitted to this Committee by Mr. Willink, if these galleries run continvously through from those now occupied in the present buildings, even although they must perforce be narrower than could be desired. bi A The accompanying plans (I., the ground floor; II , the upper floor)— which roughly follow Mr. Willink’s—show in the unshaded portion the existing accommodation ; in the proposed extension;) the shaded portions indicate the minimum space which, in the opinion of the Director, is required to exhibit not only in a scientific manner, but in the only way which will be intelligible to the un-scientific visitor, the collections already in the Museum. * The Members of the Committee are referred to an important Paper by Prof. Herdman, F.R.S., on An Ideal Natural History Massiin,- Proc. hit: al mil doe. : Liverpool—in which the phylogenetic arrangement is advocated as essential. é a & .: The visitor entering, therefore, Room A, in Plan I, would have before him the lowest forms of life which, branching, diverge on the one hand into the Vegetable Kingdom, exhibited in C and D,andon the otherinto the Animal Kingdom, in B, F, G and H, where the highest of the Invertebrate section of the family tree would be reached—living and fossil forms being exhibited together. An explanatory tablet would here direct the visitor upstairs (by an outside stair at the junction of D and H), where the animal pedigree would be continued (Plan II.) by the Vertebrated Animals in Rooms I, J, K, L, M, culminating in Apes and Man in M.. Not only is the exhibition of the phylo-genetic relationship of each part of the Animal Kingdom to the rest necessary for the student visitor, but the distributicn of life over the globe in time and in space is equally so. The galleries N and O, therefore, would be devoted to the Geological and Geographical Distribution of plants and animals. Rooms P and Q would be required for the display of instances of protective resemblances, commensalism, variation ot species, &c. In Q, R and 8, the wall-cases would contain the rocks in their relation to the crust of the earth, while the Mineralogical collections would find a fitting place in the centre-cases of the same galleries. _ It will have been observed that the room marked E was unallotted. An examination of the plans will show that in the construction of the new buildings, the lights of the present American Room of the Ethno- graphical Gallery will be entirely blocked out. New light may be admitted, perhaps by windows to William-Brown Street, but not quite sufficient for showing efficiently the Ethnological objects now arranged there. Itis suggested, therefore, to extend the Aquarium into that room ; to monopolise the Egyptian Room (the basement of the Mayer Collection) which is too damp at any rate for the Egyptian Collection, for the ethnographical space thus taken away, and to extend the Mayer Museum into Room E, into which its second-floor exhibits would be transferred, while the second floor of the Mayer Museum would become the Egyptian Gallery. So far no collections have been allocated to the Entrance Hall and its Gallery. It is proposed to devote the area and the alcoves round it to as complete a collection as possible of the local Flora and Fauna. The gallery surrounding it would be devoted to the Geographical Distribution urate TURA La a1vos NOILIFTIOI 0) YFACW DLYWNVYIVIT “AOO1Y YAMOF 1334 a1vos NOILIFITIOI STAVW WLOWW4IV/T ~“AOOIA UAAddf e e SNOLLIFTITOP e e TVIO7T ~] pf the plants and animals in the British Islands, a subject which has such important bearings—geological, geographical, and historical— bn. the making of the British Isles. ‘ The two floors, therefore, shaded in plans I. and IL., suggested be added by the proposed extensions, are absolutely necessary, both S space for exhibition, but more imperatively to insure continuity and rontiguity of related groups. If the large collections, already housed in the Museum, were exhibited 8 Now suggested in two such continuous galleries as proposed—even narrow as they must be—the Vertebrated Animals in the one floor and the nvertebrate series in the other, no Museum certainly in England, could present such a scientifically-arranged collection. Liverpool would then, it least, have the credit of first showing to the world a Museum abreast f the scientific thought of the time, and so arranged as to be clearly ntelligible to the least scientific visitor, and comprehensible to all who, ven if unable to read English, can use their eyes. It could not help peing attractive, interesting, and instructive; because, as already pointed ut, it would be a great book with its extended and simply-worded pages ustrated at every step, not by pictures, but by the objects them- tyes, magnified where necessary, of which every part would be fully lisplayed by dissections, models, or diagrams. bw ' HENRY O. FORBES, Director or Museums, 28 AUG. 1899 Geiittifiae arewr nitaey $f cee i ey agitiaseoalenmsd hrf © Thor, Demi wi Seitcd cepa Aisonr’ peop til Speprtiinamntgisie o Dher Saitoeiiestil ot a | “sealers Lintcoit it teats fled hens Shtros sit eincogyaetibens <9 PA IGERL, ribet Oas tie Ae Se ain rip prs Sires? ro | 1% 3 Sak pris and 108 area} z9 fisvorrong any as, axusr tine sort oe. Genuorg ‘oinlan ebroiln anaitagtion, aD FEO . fore owe wee bots wi eae a, : sr foik te it ls Yo ade ate et ifilya tas -¥ Brin: ae at LD. =~ ‘ 7 ae ne : y vine! ae * a . : = 2 OCTOBER, 1853. LIVERPOOL: eo cane ‘HARRINGTON STREET. - ne 7 in + i> PNG RA, itil ine ie) hee ie be ae unenie a REPORT. Tue Library and Museum Committee consider it desirable at the close of the municipal year that the Council should be presented with a summary of the proceedings and progress of the Institution to the present time. Twelve months have now elapsed since the Library was first thrown open to the public. At that time, although sanguine hopes were entertained of its ‘success by those who had been most active in its establishment, yet it could only be looked upon in the light of an experiment ; the machinery called into action was new, the extent of the demand for it uncertain, and failure was regarded by many as at least possible if not probable. — _ The experience of a year has thrown much light on the various aspects in which the Institution may be viewed—on the extent to which such an establishment was called for by the public of Liverpool—on the description of books chiefly in -demand—on the class of persons by whom the Library is prin- cipally frequented—on the mode in which its beneficial effects are found to operate—and on the amount of encouragement pre- sented for the enlargement of its means and the extension of its field of operation. On all these points much valuable information has been obtained during the year, and probably the statistics of _ the twelve months cannot be better arranged than in the order 4 The Library was opened on the 18th of October, 1852. From that period to the same date of the present year there have been issued to readers the number of 111,723 volumes; in addition to which there have been 16,960 readers of periodical publications which are left lying on the tables, making a total of works perused of 128,683. The average number of books issued per diem is 394, and of readers of periodicals 80. Assuming the average number of books in the Library during the year to have been 10,000, which is near the truth, the numbers issued are equivalent to every book in the Library having been read thirteen times over during that time. Gratifying as the result must be, it does not fairly represent the demand for the advantages of the Library. The utmost number which the present rooms can accommodate at one time, even with inconvenient crowding, is 140 to 160 persons. In the evening, which is of course the principal time for readers, the rooms are always filled, frequently crowded to a most incon- venient extent, The discomfort arising from this source, and from the stifling atmosphere which the frequenters of the rooms have to submit to in consequence, is a sufficient evidence of the avidity with which the inhabitants avail themselves of the ad- vantages of the Institution. To supply this constantly growing demand the operations of the Committee have been as under. At the commencement of the year the number of volumes in the Library amounted to 8,296, besides 1,200 duplicate volumes and 490 parts of Parliamentary Papers, and exclusive of about 1,000 volumes of old and imperfect works and duplicates. To these there have been added during the year 3,960 volumes, of which 700 volumes and 40 pamphlets have been donations, and 3,220 volumes by purchase. A valuable collection of maps and charts has also been added, fitted with a roller and case for reference. Care has been taken to procure the best which could be obtained. 5 _ The number of volumes now in the Library, including the Parliamentary Papers, amounts to 13,456, which are classified as under. VOLS Theology, Morality, and Metaphysics..................:6.csecseeeecen ees 770 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &c.............22...506 484 ) Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c. .............ecceeeeeeee ees 482 f Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &e. ......... 440 : story and thippraphy: <...:..-. 5... ..ge>sass se daetjnsiacsnze ae. gbee sb oeee 1877 b Topography and Antiquities.................0...cccceceee eee eeeneeeeeeenees 584 f Geography, Voyages, and Travels ..................22.ccccseeeeeeeee eres 996 . Miscellaneous Literature ............ 0220. ccc cee cence cee ceeeeeeeeeeueetees 2339 a Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics..............0....0.Lecceseeeeeeeeeeee eee 2791 5 Commerce and Political Economy .................ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ees 80 3 Education, Rhetoric, Logic, and Language .................:22200066 131 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ..................:ccsseceeceeeee eee eeees 721 Bilsoueils ctl SnmaRRCON, - 3-24 22403... deh doe ded t nop Soaned--neendie Se recees 1296 OL CRSTICS IED “Si 5 22 en See Seve oer Dy ee ae 53 Encyclopedias, Gazetteers,. Heraldry, and Books of Reference... 409 : Dotigh: (sx -37:.55 13,456 _ The expenditure in the purchase of books for the Reference Library during the year has been £1,060 9s. 7d., of which £303 11s, 2d. was the balance of the original fund subscribed, and £756 18s. 5d., the amountexpended out of the sum of £1,000 __-voted by the Ris The following summary of the adie issued. during the year will show the proportion of the demand for the various classes of : literature :— | _— a The number of times the different classes Classification of Books Read. 'of Books (taken as a \whole) have been read, is about :— Theology, Metaphysics, &c. ...---eseeeeeeeeeeee 4071 | 6 times. Natural Philosophy ..........-.0-0+0+eeeeeereceeess BOTT Sos Natural History ........scceseee cere eeeneneeeees 1903 | wee Science and the Arts ........0.02 0+ cccewecceesens 2808 (Pr History and Biography .........---+seeeeeeee ress 13369 Seas Topography and Antiquities .........++s+eeeeeee 1848 | 4S Geography, Voyages and Travels ........+++++++- 7433 8.3 Miscellaneous Literature .....-...- eee ee reece 10208 Die Law, Politics, &c. 2.12... see e eee e tee een tees 739 ens Commerce and Political Economy 394 Gan: Education, Logic, Language, &c. Dk, Poetry and the Drama ..........6 eer eer eee eees oe 5 Weal tra cei siaaleiciaie diss evel s.soinia >> Rissoty fala SBinys Classical Literature .........50+0.ecesvarctn sees 6.5 Encyclopedias, Heraldry, &¢. ....-+eeseseereeeeee Gross Dal cupitie! 111,723 It will be seen from the above table that works of amusement form about one-half of all the books read. Far from regretting this result, the Committee feel it their duty to render this portion of the Library more attractive still, being of opinion that the love of reading in any form must tend to counteract the propensity to low and degrading pursuits, and that in order to inspire a thirst for knowledge, the first step is to cultivate a taste for reading in some direction. History, general literature, voyages and travels, and poetry have been next in demand. The number of theological and philosophical works consulted being about-80 per week, or 4,071 during the year, is somewhat remarkable, and indicates a higher class of general reading than might at first sight be expected. The individuals frequenting the Library do not belong to any class of society in particular. A large proportion belong to the operative classes, and of these again many are youths in their apprenticeship. The advantage to these which the Library presents it would be difficnlt to over-estimate, and the effect is beginning already to tell in a marked manner upon their conduct. For some time after the opening of the Library, before the = He system of its organisation was fully understood, a slight degree of disorder and irregularity was perceptible. Individuals came direct from their occupations, with unwashed. hands and negligent attire. To leave no excuse for this conduct, the Committee provided lavatories, which were for a time useful, and answered their purpose. The necessity for them has now almost entirely passed away. The frequenters of the Library having become fully aware that the regulations are calculated to promote the comfort of the readers, cheerfully and cordially co-operate with the officers to this end. In the most crowded state of the rooms the utmost order and silence are preserved. No instance of wilful defacement or injury to any book has occurred. Two small volumes of trifling value, have alone been abstracted, which, out of an issue of 128,000, may be looked upon as a remarkable and pleasing fact. The Committee cannot but feel that the results of the past yéar give every encouragement both to increase the resources of the library already opened, and to extend the field of usefulness collaterally as far as practicable. Out of the duplicate and imper- fect copies of works in stock, 400 volumes have been granted to assist in forming a library in the Borough Gaol, under the manage- ___ ment of the chaplain, the Rev. Thos. Carter; and 600 volumes + have been presented to the juvenile libraries at the North and South Corporation Schools. _ In the report at the commencement of the year, the Committee expressed their desire to establish at the earliest possible period one or more lending libraries. This has now been successfully _| accomplished. Two Libraries have been prepared, one at the | North and the other at the South Corporation School, which will _ \be open two evenings in the week for the issue of books, under proper regulations. Hach of these Libraries contains at present 1,000 volumes. A portion of these are duplicates from the + ig Bay _ Central Library. The remainder have been purchased at an a ‘ee expenditure of about £200. Eg: _ The Museum of Natural Hikoay, presented to the’ ‘teh 4 Earl of Derby, was opened to: ‘the public on the 8th of March Since that time it has been visited by 157,861 persons, being an x average of 4,933 per week. The Maseurt also contains the Model of Liveiposl; all the cases of imports which appeared in the Great Exhibition of 1851. The latter have been recently re-arranged. Many donations have _ | been presented during the year, the principal of whiclnis asseries: ee of fossil casts from India, presented by the Hon. Bast India ke Company. ne ~The satisfactory development of both dia Moscuinaril Library? eu is materially retarded by the insufficiency of the building in which’ they are contained. Happily, the Council have dicta that this shall no longer be the case. The site on the north side of Shaw’s Brow, voted a ee at the last meeting of the Couneil, will meet every requirement on- ; the score of situation and capacity, whilst the grant of £10,000 in aid of the building, voted at the same Council, united ‘to the’ donation of £6,000 by Mr. W. Brown, M.P., for the Library Building, will enable the Committee for ee: year to proceed vigorously with their preparations for the erection. % The Committee cannot close their report without a more direst | allusion to Mr. Brown’s noble gift. It is alike worthy of the donor and the object—it is an omen of future progress and success, It is sincerely to be hoped that he may live to see the completion and success of the Institution towards which he has so largely contributed; and that his example may stimulate all who desite to see the progress of our community in all whieh should adorn and dignify humanity, if not to rival his munificence, at least to lend a helping hand towards the furtherance of ‘an object which is emphatically for the benefit of all. Fy ees on behalf of the Committee, fas aks | J. A. PICTON, CuarrMan. October 26th, 1853: ae Te reer: a) Ht ea 19S EUM ; ¢ 5 . a0! ‘Nov 33 NATURAL | LAISTORY. SECOND 7 ANNUAL REPORT 5) Pe) OF THE COMMITTEE "4 eB 10 NOV 35] 4 Bes a | FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 33) . ? AND NN Coan) HI Ohe Nerby Moseam, a THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL; "PRESENTED. 10 THE TOWN COUNCTE, - OCTOBER, 1854. LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY ROBERT H. FRASER, CABLE STREET. a wes) SS 9 ST : MMITTER OF THE aways. : a ‘ _- PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUN t OCTOBER, » ’ . | ; RIVERPOOL 3°. Vet Sees PRINTED BY ROBERT H. FRASER, CABLE STREET. ‘ oy See INS 4 ? c REPORT. THE experience of the second year of the Institution in its various departments, has fully justified the expectations of those who took an interest in its establishment. Generally, the Committee have to report an increased amount of efficiency, a more extended field of use- fulness, and a greater degree of appreciation in the public mind, of the benefits ‘resulting from the ready and free access to the treasures of literature, science, and natural history thus provided. A clearer view of the operations of the past year, and of the pre- sent position of each department, will be obtained by noticing the results of each separately :— THE DERBY MUSEUM. The number of visitors during the year has been 122,174, being a daily average of 588 for the four days of the week on which the Museum is open. A considerable proportion of the visitors have consisted of excursionists, chiefly from the manufacturing districts, the conduct of whom has been orderly and respectable. Amongst the scientific visitors, may be mentioned the King of Portugal, an accomplished zoologist, especially in ornithology, who expressed himself delighted and surprised at the extent and value of the collections, and whose promised assistance, in the way of donation and exchange, may prove of considerable value in future. Professor Owen, Sir William Jardine, Professor Forbes, Dr. Carpenter, and other eminent men of science have visited the Museum during the recent meeting of the British Association. Several of the specimens were found useful in illustration of papers read during the sitting. The principal donations to the Museum, during the past year, have been as follows :— + Fifteen Oil Paintings, by Reinagle, R. A., Catlin, and others, illustrative of Natural History, from the Right Honourable the Earl of Derby. A collection of dried Crustacea, Mollusca, and Radiata, from T. C. Eyton, Esq. Wellington, Salop. A collection of Fossils from the mountain limestone, from Sir Thomas Deane, Dundanion Castle, county Cork. Twenty skins of Birds, from India, by J. Leech, Esq. A Guanaco, several additions to the osteological collection, anda fine collection of Shells, from Mazatlan, by Mr. Hulse, Naturalist, Dale Street. The shells just alluded to, have been classified and beautifully ar- ranged on glass tablets, by the Rev. P. P. Carpenter, of Warrington, to whom special thanks are justly due. A Seal and other specimens of Osteology, by Mr. Atkins, Zoolo- gical Gardens. A collection of Chinese Arms and Accgutrements, by H.C. Beloe, Esq. Minor donations have also been received from the following parties, Mr. J. Chandley, Captain Moore, (ship John Matthie), Captain Tweedie, (ship Marion Moore), Mr. G. Cummins, Mr. Aspinall, (Chester), Mr. W. H. Weightman, Mr. James Orme, Miss Westhead, Mr. Cliffe, Mr. Purnell, Mr. Byerley, Captain Frazer, (ship Athole), Mr: James Feeny, Captain Matthews, (Steam Ship Great Britain), Mr. W. Cross, Mr. Harrison, Mrs. Hardingham, Mr. McAndrew, Mr. E. D. Glynne, © Mr. J. G. Morris, Mr. Eck, and Captain Chapman, (Brig Damaris.) It will be perceived that several of these donations are from Cap- tains of vessels; these specimens have chiefly been preserved in spirit ; and it is very desirable that it should be known that Captains of ships and travellers generally, have it in their power to add materially to the interest of the Collection, with very little cost or trouble to themselves, by preserving in spirit any suitable objects within their power, not only birds and the smaller quadrupeds, but especially reptiles, fishes, crus- {acea, mollusca, and insects, in which the Museum is deficient. Donations have been promised from various quarters abroad. Soon after the opening of the Institution, a valuable donation of casts trom fossils brought from the Himalaya Mountains was made by the Honourable East India Company. A further donation from the v0 same quarter may shortly be expected, consisting of skins of mamma- lia and a cast from the great fossil tortoise. A few purchases have been made during the year, but these have been neither important nor costly. The Model of ancient Liverpool, prepared by Mr. Harding, has been purchased by the Council out of the Corporate funds and de- posited in the Museum. No progress has been made during the year in mounting additional specimens. The crowded state of the cases and the want of accom- modation for the operator, have prevented any attempt of the kind. The attention of the Committee and the Curator has been chiefly directed to the provision of means for preserving those specimens not yet stuffed and mounted, of which there isa large quantity in the Museum of the most interesting and varied character. These have all been examined, aired and arranged in drawers protected from the light, ready to be brought out and exhibited whenever accommodation shall be provided for the purpose. Means have also been adopted of covering the cases of mounted specimens from the light at all times when the Museum is not open to the public, so as to protect the brilli- ancy of the plumage as long as practicable. The Curator has devoted much attention during the year to the naming of the specimens in the Collection ; but this desirable object has been greatly retarded by the want of sufficient books of reference. These works being of an expensive character, the funds at the disposal of the Committee have not enabled them to appropriate any large sum to this object, however desirable it may be. The recent purchase of Gould’s splendid works on Omithology, will, to a certain extent, supply this want, and enable the Curator to make more progress in naming ~ and cataloguing the “specimens. As this proceeds, the richness of this collection of birds will be made more apparent ; when it will be found, that by the judicious exchange of duplicate specimens, in lieu of others which may be found deficient in order to complete the series, the Derby Museum will take rank as one of the finest Ornithological Collections in the world. 6 THE REFERENCE LIBRARY, DUKE STREET. The usefulness and interest of this portion of the institution con- tinue unabated, being in fact only restricted by the limited accommo- dation provided for the readers. During the year ending 31st of August last, 98, 760 volumes have been issued, being an average of 346 per day, to which must be added the readers of the magazines and other periodicals, about 110 per day, making a total of 129,997 books perused, or 456 per day. The classification of the books read, is as follows :-— Number and Classification of Books read. ey eee Theology, Metaphysics, & . .....--.seseee ceeeeees 3640 13 Natural Philosophy ..........2ccceecscccsesse esee 2740 9 Matnralyy History. | 7< je ota's) a's «0:0 ois a) winaina le midets - 1484 6 Science and the Arts ....-sceccsceccccccecccecs «s, 2591 9 History and Biography ........++s+seeeseeeseeeee 10321 =| 36 Topography and Antiquities ...........eseee. wee. 1358 5 Geography, Voyages and Travels .......-+seee0-. 5294 19 Miscellaneous Literature ............-eceeweeeees 10660 37 bt WAVE OLINCS. (050; 2 ss oo.0.4i0.0 aloo pow atte atiaiem eetals 646 : Commerce and Political Economy ..............-. 254 1 Education, Logic, Language, &c. .........0---0s 693 oeiry andothe Drama’... «2 QE ISR | eo ane © / if / y / / Amount joarried forward 25\scaa ne da bho ce eos ciolels La991.. 974 + FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER Isr., 1853, TO AUGUST 8lsr, 1854. BOTANIC GARDENS. By Henry Shepherd Curator, Salary one year .......... £105 0 0 Ss MMME ARCELOR VV RLCR. tasercicsejefnjsheiviaie\a «%5 s/o\s'« s/oe's/cluit, aimee 486 12 0 meen aNd) PLANES) o/c. 1st leas tinjs'snt:elvie s's = ie nais’s 19 4 6 Bee DOOKS fOP LNG , Interest on £3,800, at 4 per cent. ....-............ 152 0 0 », Firstinstalment to Redemption Fund, 1-30th of £3,800 12613 4 s, Petty Disbursements, Cleaning Library, Candles, Brushes and Brooms, Nails, Postages, &. ........ ISAT 2 £1015 4 8 i ee £1015 4 8 16 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE Bye Amine poageets fonwand 2. 70.5 5 sities sa <.'ecay ods seme £3991 9 4 / Amount careidal ior wardl ae Sa Oe SAA os £3991 9 4 "he _ FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER Isr, 1853, TO AUGUST Slsr, 1854. 17 j : By Amount Wrought LOLWATG, “aisicie'« siclaecideev snes e Vedic oe veleasiesiee £1015 4 8 DERBY MUSEUM. SALARIES :— By T. J. Moore, Curator, Salary 1 year.... £120 0 ,, R. Abbott, Pupil Assistant, ditto .... + 22 10 a 0 0 ; Assistant’s and Charwoman’s Wages .. 260 7 0 0 _,, Assistant’s Uniform Clothing .......... 19 8 ; ——— £422 5 0 STOCK AND FITTINGS :— ,, Joiner’s Bills for Cases, Boxes, Curtains, COG dotelafa asuted siata'e pietarescisia's) se) usmiors 225 4 6 een bamted Labels 66245. Lic cs ceva veces 52 0 0 >, Glass for Specimens .................. 33.17 2 Pee Ebydrometer® 206.6... 8s ccs. cess C 4 5 6 »> Insect Boxes ......-. SoARoicaht Deas 2 2 0 | ,, Rhinoceros’ Skin, £6, Snake, 15s........ 615 0 MORNE MAGN reel feos Crite cin rarsideneloialeteis atate! classi aie 21 0 0 ___,, Stoves and Ironmongery .............. 2413 4 £36917 6 . CURRENT EXPENSES :— : MMPUGISUTAUICS)y -../siafaidieicrbinlercdis Sie =o v.sieyeiele « 27 9 0 (CAE ARR SBRS Aan ee ce Ocoee oe 37 15 0 PEO EVVAUCE 50. ce eines Econ ou dee bh 6 beer 18 0 ___,, Paid Mr. Archer for arranging Imports.. 50 0 0 ,, Printing Labels and Stationery ........ 15 8 3 _. ,, Paid for Import Cases .../...-.0.....5 9° 7 0 4, Repairs, Roof, &., £3 4s, 11d., Turn- a stile. &e., £4 Yas GH SME teas t ; ,, Plumbing anid Glazing. Ae Reese 8 411 4, Cleaning Model of Liverpool .......... 63/5 rs ,, Camphor, Spirits of Wine, &. ........ 16 6 3 Sem SATEENICAL SOAP! «bia clsssin cic cielnwe e's ese 117 0 ,, Brushes £2 5s, 4d., Mats £1 17s. 4d 42 8 Scouring Flannel: -...4. 06... 00005. 000. (ob ame 5, Sweeping Chimneys ........... rie ade 146 Meee) Oarriage of Casts 666. wees csie see sels boy's a », Petty Disbursements ........-....... eh 3 ——— £202 0 6 ————._ £994 3 0 Amount carried forward.......... £2009 7 8 18 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE ————— Sane es : oy To Amount brought Porwatd, os vceccess ses coh sue ewe py asm? Menaee £3991 9 4 é eres csT ea eS a | / } ot) ee ‘ M is kU IVi i 10 NOY 33 / : F / | NATURAL | / _ HISTO RY. / STORY | / / / j / / / / / / / / . / / ae L ‘Se Aeiount carried forward. «hs .- leeds Pet ee £3991 9 4 Re ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND Che Derby Museum, J PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, OCTOBER, 1855. ‘ LIVERPOOL: Bhi PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. Sy «Ms MS) See f Ne c POLST ROA E Vi“ SF JEI3. [854 E57. ie /8CO -" THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND Che Derby Auseun, OF THE BOROUGH OF° LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, OCTOBER, 1855. LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. . a inl a ni eee 4 REPORT. Tue Committee, in presenting their Third Annual Report to the Council, have pleasure in being able to record the continued progress and increased usefulness of the Museum and Libraries. Whatever doubts might have existed in any minds as to the propriety or desirableness of the establishment of such an institution, must have been dissipated by the great interest exhibited in the undertaking, and the increasing desire shown to participate in its benefits by the operative classes, for whose benefit the Lending Libraries were specially established. THE DERBY MUSEUM. The operations in this department have been necessarily restricted, from the fact of the space at its disposal being already overcrowded. Some progress has been made during the year in stuffing and mounting a portion of the skins in store. One hundred and eighty additional specimens of the smaller quadrupeds have been set up in the cases, and twenty-eight of birds. A few skeletons of animals have also been mounted. The naming and cataloguing of the Collection has been gradually proceeded with; and a number of valuable works of reference on Natural History have been purchased. a The number of visitors during the year has been 111,931; being a daily average of 533 for the four days of the week on which the Museum has been open. It is gratifying to remark that the conduct of the visitors has been satisfactory in the highest degree. The principal donations during the year have been as follows :— A cast of the large fossil tortoise, (Colossochelys Atlas,) from the Himalayas; and a very valuable collection of forty-two species of Mammalia, and one hundred and forty-four species of birds, (consisting in all of two hundred and sixty specimens,) from Nepal, Thibet, and other remote parts of Asia; presented by the Honourable East India Company. The principal portion of these specimens are very rare, and are entirely new to the Collection. A Brahmin bull, and the skeleton of a bison; presented by the Earl of Derby. A crocodile; presented by J. A. Tobin, Esq., Mayor. A seal, vervet monkey, black bear, civet cat, and common wolf; ~ presented by Mr. Atkins. A collection of sixty-three species of Dalmatian shells ; presented by Mr. Wright. A collection of British moths and butterflies, and of some other insects, named and arranged ; presented by Mr. F. Moore. A snake, fish, and a bottle of insects, from the Gaboon River; presented by Captain Walker. A large specimen of copper and iron pyrites, and carbonate of lime ; presented by Mr. John Goldsworthy. A collection of eighty-eight specimens of silver and copper ores, from Copiapo ; presented by D. Graham, Esq. A small collection of weapons and vegetable productions, from the Niger; presented by Mr. William Guthrie. A wax model of the Victoria Regia; presented by Mr. T. C. Archer. Minor contributions have also been received from Mr. R. Lupton, Mr. John Laver, Mr. John Pearson, Mr. Eck, Mr. Atkins, Mr. McFie, Mr. J. Hindle, Mr. J. H. McGrath, Mr. W. H. Leighton, Mr. Rollett, Mr. Shepherd, Captain Townsend Andrews, Mr. James Feeny, Mr. Edward Charlesworth, York; Miss L. Abbott, Mr. F. M. Pritchard, MM. Gaudion, Beziers, Herault ; the Albert Dock Committee; Mr. G. F. Martin, Dr. O'Donnell, and Mr. Hulse. A lioness, a jaguar, two manises, and some minor objects, have also been added to the Collection by purchase. THE CENTRAL REFERENCE LIBRARY. The interest of this department is fully maintained; increase in readers being impossible, for want of additional space for them. The conduct of the readers has been unexceptionable. There has not been a single complaint of injury to the books, or of misconduct of any kind. The only loss has been that of one small volume, of trifling value. During the year ending August 31, 1855, 100,507 books have been issued and returned; in addition, there have been, on an average, 110 readers per day of magazines, reviews, and other perodicals, not entered in the daily statistics; making a total of 131,912 works perused, or about 462 per day, in the different classes of literature, according to the following classification :— Number and Classification of Books. Daily average, about Theology, Metaphysics, &ce. ...... eee eee eee eee 3128 11 Matnral- Philosophy ~cicciee sie ficieic ose scyedicceec ces 2663 9 acura ELISLOTy., 35 -.'F mye inis binilates arcfoil « «steal Sejeie bee 1220 4 peience,and: the Atts*. 65 %/s,s-cgis «5 =.<'s‘alace,ofes oam0b 3165 11 IEMStory and Biography, «2a 'seiiidisie aeisioe cisiaee'e waniec 9343 36 Topography and Antiquities ............ cece ee eeee 1097 4 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ............008. 4527 16 Miscellaneous Literature ............0cee cece eee 44510 155 Mere Ee OINCS Css x aky5. «cya eee ne we sieiis clever eiraian ereso's 562 Commerce and Political Economy ..............+: 372 1 Education, Language, &c. ........6.00eeee Peusteseistee 1050 3 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ................5. 4936 17 Novels and Works of Imagination .............-:- 53630 187 Classical Literature | oyaxrw ssiviatesiaisie sisiaiasicciss siss ess 213 1 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference .. 1496 5 Total) v2... 131912 462 6 During the last twelve months, 88 volumes have been added by donation, and 3,285 by purchase. The number of volumes now in the Library is 18,112, under the following classification :— No. of Vols. Additions during No. of Vols. Classification. Aug. 81, 1854. 2@ lst Aug. 81, 1856. Theology, Morality, and Metaphysics ...... 994 123 1117 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, WSN wwe ies eyelet she's alaix a ai mele efeainate eielse.6 547 40 582 Natural History, Botany, Geology, &c. .... 663 126 786 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Paint- MBC.) MONDO Modelos G88 ee.cbe rales 599 227 826 History and Biography +o. 0.266 sss canes 2592 537 3103 Topography and Antiquities .............. 707 142 848 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ........ 1231 197 1419 Miscellaneous Literature ............0++- 2608 1028 3345 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics........-- 1657 246 1903 Commerce, Political Economy, and Statistics 102 44 146 Education, Logic, and Language .......... 149 16 165 Poetry and Dramatic Literature .......... 811 134 939 Novels and Works of Imagination ........ 1926 472 2379 Olassical Literature’ 22). ee cows wee 64 9 73 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Re- PORGNIGES 2.2 co's vie optastnnge Ses tas eeisiee = 452 32 481 Total ics ae 15102 3373 18112 This number is exclusive of 1,200 volumes, and 490 parts, being duplicates of Parliamentary Papers; and 363 volumes transferred to the Lending Libraries. The valuable Binns Collection has been carefully examined and strongly bound, and a copious classified index for reference has been prepared. A commencement also has been made towards the con- tinuation of the Collection for the future. A new Catalogue has been printed, and recently issued, at a price which will place it within the reach of most readers. Notwithstanding the appropriation of the adjoining house in Duke Street for the reception of books, such has been the increase, as to render a further enlargement of the book space absolutely requisite. This temporary accommodation has been obtained by renting an additional house, into which a communication has been opened, and which will afford ample space for storage purposes for some time to come. 7 During the last Session of Parliament an Act has been passed, authorising the Council to purchase the land between Shaw's Brow and Clayton Street, as a site for the new Library and Museum building ; and it is hoped that, during the ensuing year, some progress will be made in obtaining possession, and proceeding with the erection. THE LENDING LIBRARIES. There is no portion of the Institution to which the Committee can refer with such unmixed satisfaction as the Lending Libraries. They were established about two years since, as an experiment, with considerable doubts in the minds of many as to the successful working out of the problem. During the first year considerable caution was observed. The Libraries were deposited at the North and South Corporation Schools, and were only opened on two evenings in the week each. The eagerness evinced by the working classes to obtain books, and the care generally taken of them, encouraged the Committee to enlarge the sphere of their operations. In December last the South Library was removed to premises in Hardy Street, near Great George Street, and opened daily for the issue of books; and in June the North Library was removed to Great Nelson Street North, with similar facilities. The result has been far beyond ‘the expectations of the most sanguine, and presents a very gratifying picture of the desire for knowledge, and of the order and good conduct of those—principally of the humbler classes—who enjoy the privileges of the Libraries. The number of tickets issued, on the guarantee of two resident householders, during the first year was 1,902; during the second year, 2,689 ; making in the whole 4,591. Of these 347 have since been cancelled, and 154 are still uncalled for; leaving 4,090 individuals at present entitled to take out books. The number of volumes in the Libraries at the commencement of the year SOW EAS ive re trac ovat Pees Ree eects co aoce. 6,0 a0 ayere wlesdialnie eip/ereiaie ocadeieic a ase w Bina 4435 AG ded clarinet Le uyORn Gracie trie te c/aicceial>!s!c/e!/ sain ibis «> <(e's'w. 0) sie’ leila le « elise ee 3619 Present namber of volumes 2056... ccc es sie we einsic oo meredans 8054 This addition, though comparatively large, has not kept pace with the increase of readers. During the first year, with 4,435 volumes on 9 the Library shelves, the issue of volumes to readers was 35,978. During the last year, with 8,054 volumes, the issue has been 99,021; being an increase of 814 per cent. on the books in the Libraries, and 275 per cent. on the issues; or, in other words, whilst in the first year every book in the Libraries was, on the average, lent eight times, during the past year, with the number of books nearly doubled, each volume has been lent above twelve times. The present weekly circu- lation is 3,014 volumes, and is still increasing. On one day in the past month, no fewer than 1,248 volumes were received and issued. The importance which these Lending Libraries are assuming may be judged from the fact, that the number of volumes they now circulate is greater than the combined circulation of the three largest Libraries in Liverpool—the Lyceum, the Collegiate, and the Mechanics’ Insti- tutions—containing, probably, ten times the number of volumes. The care taken of the books is highly creditable, on the whole. Fifteen books have been lost or injured while in the hands of readers. Tn fourteen of these cases the books have been replaced by the readers themselves ; in the remaining instance the book was paid for by the guarantee. It is a fact worthy of notice that, since the commencement, out of a circulation of nearly 140,000 volumes, only one book has been lost to the Library. The system of a small pecuniary fine for irregularity has been found to work admirably. This produces punctuality; and, where incurred, the fines are cheerfully paid. The amount received from this source during the year is £38 0s. 2d. A few statistics connected with the working of the establishment may not be without interest. The ages of the readers are as under :— Between fourteen and twenty-one, 2,689 ; between twenty-one and thirty-five, 1,102 ; between thirty-five and fifty, 351; above this age, 102. Their occupations are as follows :— Merchants’ and shopkeepers’ apprentices, office lads, and school boys .. 1499 Mechanics, labourers, warehousemen, and police-officers ..........0... 1462 Clerks, shopmen, and others employed in shops.........cececcececees 780 Teachers, pupil assistants, and Scripture readers ............0eccecce 163 Commission agents, shopkeepers, and retail traders ............ SIC IE 66 Students and those engaged in professions ............ceecececcecece 39 Business not ascertained (principally females) ...... nye Nghe Blalat «i chet ahs 235 Py Males, 3,879; females, 365.—Total, 4,244. , B 10 It will be seen that considerably more than one-half of the readers are under the age of twenty-one years. This is a most hopeful sign for the future, and points to a vast increase of intelligence in the community, as these youths grow up to take their places in the struggle of life, and are constantly succeeded by others with similar tastes and feelings. The following remarks are made on this subject by the Rev. W. J. Kennedy, Inspector of Schools, in his recent Report to the Committee of the Privy Council on Education :— “The Free Libraries, to which I have just referred, promise to be a very great help in the work of educating the people. They are already established in several towns in the district, viz., in Manchester, Liverpool, and Bolton; and subscriptions are entered into for one in Preston. Other towns in Lancashire are likely to follow these examples. I regard them as a part—a necessary part—of national education. I have always contended that the work of the elementary school should be much more directed towards developing and strength- ening the powers of the intellect, than towards imparting information and a knowledge of facts. The end and aim of the elementary school is not so much to infuse knowledge as to cultivate within a child the power to acquire knowledge. Considering the very early age at which a child leaves such a school, we cannot educate him; but we may, I think, so train him as to make him a self-educator. And here it is that these admirable Free Libraries step in to supply the exact want of the artisan. By means of the Lending Libraries, now happily being attached to elementary schools, and still more by means of these Free Libraries and Museums, which are to contain works of reference, as well as works for home perusal, the youth who has been early com- pelled to leave school, and to help, at least, to maintain himself, will be enabled to carry on the work of self-education in his leisure moments, if only the elementary school has done its duty by him, and infused into him the taste and the power for private study.” The very small number of females obtaining books is matter of regret ; but it is probable that many more females obtain the perusal of the books procured by the male members of the families to which they belong. The Libraries were largely used by the working classes during the severe weather in January and February last, when large numbers of the poor were thrown out of employment; as many as 1,100 volumes having been received and lent in aday. A painter, then out of work, ll read through the eleven volumes of Thiers’ “ History of the Consulate and the Empire,” and has since been pursuing a course of reading of a highly instructive and useful character. A stonemason, similarly circumstanced, stated to the superintendent that he felt it a great boon to be able to take a book home to his own fireside. Formerly he could not bear being about the house when out of work, and must go, to pass the time, to the public-house, and have his glass of ale and pipe; now le never thought of stirring out when he had a good book to read. Another recently stated that his Library rate of a few pence had saved him many a pound since the opening of the Libraries. Indeed, numerous instances of this kind might be mentioned, to show the benefits arising from their establishment, and the gratitude felt by the people. The Librarian reports that consecutive reading is on the increase. Several are now earnestly and steadily pursuing courses of study in Chemistry, Botany, and Natural History. A working man recently stated to the superintendent that he had just chalked out for himself a course of historical reading, which would occupy him between three and four years. Others are, again, reading all the works they can obtain, bearing on the various trades and businesses in which they are engaged. New Catalogues of the books have been published during the year, of which 2,050 copies have been sold. It is proposed in future to publish, at a small cost, additional supplements, from time to time, as the books increase. (Se The Committee feel gratified in being able to bear testimony to the efficient working of the Institution in every department. It has taken a favourable hold of public opinion. The advantages and benefits it is calculated to confer are becoming every year more and more appreciated; and they trust that a long career of useful influence lies before it in the future. Signed on behalf of the Committee, J. A. PICTON, Chatrman, 12 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE —e60V—0eée06—0—“#0030o0330—$@=@moo0wNwwlwumqmuTMmMTamT9$TYE £ 8s. D. To Cash in the hands of the Librarian, September 1, 1854 ........ 14 2 2 » Amount received from the Rate for 1854...............06 o seeelt ROPGMER ae? » Amount received from the Rate for 1855..........0.ecescees «+ 4039 3 5 ap CABLE TACeLVed Bor: GAlexctmORE PO liars cies seiclelaisin <'a\erelc\alete viele cwwis.che o: Oe a. » Cash received for Discount, and from Railway, for Error aL 08 2 Warnucexol BOOkeee nee aasise dee sine sce reteset esas ceeece » Cash received for Sale of Duplicate Book ...............-.e05- HD 5 @ » Cash received for Sale of Catalogues ............ccccceecceces 23 2 6 », Cash received for Fines at the Lending Libraries .............. 38 0 2 «9, MOBBH Tecetyved tor SEIGKALS Olde). 0.15 sss sates iecacsstedeedocsue 7 cae 3 » Cash received for Renewal of Tickets ............ceccececceece Paw OC / / / Be / Brushes, Mats, &¢.. 00s ccyescicccscen SHOO CEO One 5 4 8 » Sundries, Repairing Stable, Locks, &........... : 12 8 —— 1074 14 4 », Cash in the hands of the Librarian .............. cia atarsarele 19 18 2 £6358 O 1 Amount advanced by Messrs. Heywood & Co .... £11388 16 1 promises . howd vee ws woth gabe Lice inatetiads aX ones a (an pia Fa Tad; - Spqerend ame as wins hae Teneo fh oF = ‘eke Cos nO 7 laps r tA + yf «abe es eee pe oF sg BS 1a 5 ~- ‘ Pe. ~~. : a ll mi L—s——— . : 7. * . 4 Fr LC ey Se cee 29 Seat riing ele he 2 See a cheese Aine ee Sptiagl han pata ( a: iad ch A ieee ae eee ws eG Dees oben .eeaN ont: ger Sh wibdee = a is be Ae See ta” a B08 @) WG AW) aw, 9) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE “FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, Che Derby Museum, PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, OCTOBER, 1856. LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREKRT. x ‘ J = 4 : ee } tal a | FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND The Aerby Atluseum, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. —_— PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, OCTOBER, 1856. LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. Ly Pe ; ai nN AVAL) 4 Lene -~ : nw ; : : > aga z , At aS Mf ; iid D ae. ae : ” s al oe 1 ; ‘ . “1 Biel OM Dh ‘ ne : A) ’ fer’ ee T . * a is a ~ vy a Nake iv i 52) pul) wae oe "0 1 a - ee ( pe, REPORT. THERE is little of novelty to bring before the Council and the Public at the termination of the fourth year of the establishment of the Free Public Library and the Derby Museum. The Report is the record of steady progress and continued improvement. The Statistics will be found interesting and useful, as affording data for the establishment of similar institutions, and as evidences of the extent of the privileges afforded, and of the desire of the Public to make use of them. THE DERBY MUSEUM. The total number of visitors to the Museum during the past year is 106,914, being a daily average of 524. The numbers, compared with .the previous year, show an apparent diminution of 5,017, which is accounted for by the Museum having been closed for a fortnight in ° May, while the plans for the new building were under examination. The good conduct of the visitors ceases to be a novelty; but the fact is not less interesting than heretofore, as, during the summer months, the great majority have been excursionists— many from Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Preston, and other distant towns. Whatever advantages, therefore, are afforded by the collection, are not confined to Liverpool, but are also enjoyed by many thousands of persons resident over a large portion of the country. 4 The chief donations during the year are as follows :— A very valuable collection of 102 specimens of Fossil Remains, from the Sivalik Hills, N. W. Himalayas, consisting of portions of skeletons of Elephants (several species), Hippopotamus, Sivatherium, &c., &e. ; presented by Col. Sir P. T. Cautley. Skins of a very fine wild Yak, two Asiatic Argalis, or gigantic Sheep, two Burrhel Sheep, and a Jemlah Goat from the Himalayas, all very rare ; presented by Capt. Edmund Smyth, 13th Bengal Native Infantry. A White-faced whistling Duck, and a dwarf Flamingo ; presented by J. A. Tobin, Esq. An Emperor Penguin, two skulls of the Crab-eating Seal, from the Antarctic ocean, and thirty-eight sterna of Birds from Nepal; from Dr. J. E. Gray. An Albatross, two Pelicans, &c.; presented by Edward Preston, Esq. A cast of the leg-bone of a Mammoth, found at Harswell, Yorkshire ; presented by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Skulls of a Lion and Tiger; presented by Mr. Joseph Baker. Two skins of Temminck’s Colobus Monkey, and three bottles of Reptiles from Brass River ; presented by Edward Lloyd, Esq. A Dog-fish, a Snake, and Pipe-fish ; presented by J. Hindle, Esq. A Barbary Ape, a Paca, an Ocelot, an Agouti, two Leopard cubs, a Paradoxure, a Bennett's Kangaroo, a Red-vented Cockatoo, two Cro- codiles, and a Lizard; presented by Mr. Atkins, chiefly for the Osteo- logical Collection. An Ostrich, and an Armadillo, also for the Osteological Collection, and a Maximilian’s Macaw; presented by Mr. Hulse. Minor donations have been received from Miss Roberts, Mr. William Shortiss, Mr. Shepherd, Mr. E. Costigan, Mr. R. Macfie, Mr. A. Tweedie, Capt. Ferguson, Mr. George Connor, Mrs. Macaulay, Cheva- lier Claussen, Dr. Collins, and Mr. Edmondson. Ten small Quadrupeds and Birds, a few Reptiles, and a small series of illustrated Hampshire Fossils, have been purchased. 178 specimens of small Quadrupeds, and nine cases of Australian Birds and Nests, have been stuffed; and fourteen skeletons have been set up. A donation of several valuable books on Zoology has been received from the Earl of Derby. nr CENTRAL REFERENCE LIBRARY. Notwithstanding the confined space to which the readers are limited, it will be seen from the subjoined table, that the number of readers has considerably increased during the year ; the number of volumes issued being 153,169, against 181,912 in the previous year. The crowding and inconvenience have been great, 170 or 180 readers being frequently compressed into the reading-room, which is not calculated to hold conveniently more than 100. The conduct of the readers, and the care taken of the books, have been beyond all praise. Many of the artisans have expressed their gratitude and their high appreciation of the privilege of consulting the valuable works in their various departments, more especially in ship- building, ornamental designs for cabinet and iron work, and the various branches of practical science. It cannot be doubted, that access to works of this class, hitherto for the most part beyond their reach, must contribute to the advancement of our artisans in their several pro- fessions, as well as tend to raise them in the scale of intelligence. The following is the classification of the issues :— Number and Classifiation of Books read. Daily average, about Theology, Morality, and Metaphysics ................ 4637 raed: Wh Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &c. ...... 4012 15 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c. ............ 1309 5 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &c. 5034 18 History and Biography ......-+...--eeseeee eee eee 10475 38 Topography and Antiquities ..........-.....ee seen 1272 5 Geography, Voyages, and Travels .........-..-+--5- 5783 20 Miscellaneous Literature ...... Rr alperctere, Atsera we: aise iaearse 46346 165 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ..........-++220++65 799 3 Commerce, Political Economy, and Statistics ........ 641 Education, Logic, Language, &¢.........0ee eee ee eee 1993 7 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ............-++---0: 5218 19 Novels and Works of Imagination ...........-..e00- 63727 222 Classical Literature ........ see eee cee e eee ee teens 254 1 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference .... 1669 6 Total...... 153169 543 6 During the last twelve months, 2,908 volumes of books have been added to the Library; 2,458 of these by purchase, 120 by donation, and about 230 from the office of patents; making a total of 21,020 volumes now in the Library, classified as follows :— Additions durin Classification. doe. SL 1065, 5 Ht ave. 91006 Theology, Morality, and Metaphysics .... 1117 263 1380 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, AO SEB, O OCT aERnS BOOP: Cote ae 582 65 647 Natural History, Botany, Geology, &e..... 786 191 977 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Paint- id EO erates eteeitly Os, ia ae ae 826 473 1299 History and Biography ................ 3103 419 3522 Topography and Antiquities ............ 848 77 925 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ........ 1419 277 1696 Miscellaneous Literature..............+- 3345 494 — 3839 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ........ 1903 37 1940 Commerce, Political Economy, and Sta- LISEICH side's aa ntel SRP AR Ne! ¢ci5,e\le » 9,000 9 26 146 27 173 Education, Logic, and Language ........ 165 ; 31 196 Poetry and Dramatic Literature.......... 939 124 1063 Novels and Works of Imagination ...... .. 2379 328 2707 Classical Literature ...............2000: 78 4 77 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of RARE ESM a's ' ate, THY ACE AREER SS evo |, ts ' ie viatodaiessd cur DARtIRteT Bese gin. é x Tidsig Ppt lapha al / eemiore70 Y 1 print eae, bei STnlbaos “ ingot nore Pa Pee yD! PN Vee Nady 5. ranQolaial rie t0%? ap wccen.: 4 Day) Tete Das ar Ce Nahe ys eA ae, a ™ mu fut Loss VBL ab ta coryolats opiediad. gribied 00/5 eee Pee ates sav aederg te) TGR ORL bas + ypenibony yd ovis’ te toda’ P: te lawetod hin lob 10t .. ” ah. ijehemebabicc hale sheesgncse ensues Sogn) MOMMNORE Lae ia Oe OUR Ansedy yew to od te eenre sot h bg H Th i trast) (yeh dundee =. 8 a ad an eaaieg : - : : 4 { Gr. bhofdn’ Yo Welb 4 ” . atl ta .chiaom @ bd bred \ ‘gon , Beye ’ sl 12 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE ee) a a ae 1855. £ etiaatle Sept. Ist. To Cash in the hands of the Librarian....-.--+--+++7++*°"" 19 18 2 » » Received for Balance of Rate for 1855....--+-+-+- (1156 9 9 a = a - > TBDG cic ese ve mere 4709 10 2 ae, » for Sale of Duplicate Books .. £1138 6 52 SDIAOOUER IS eters 2 < +0 ee" 0°20 » » Empty Cases returned ....---e++e++" 07 0 # » Overcharge ...-cecesssreeesrrerer 010 0 “a » axes repaid by Landlord ....-+-++++> 110 4 yi fy Hor Bix Catalogues ..ee-+eereeeerrt tt 116 0 Bs » For lost Gk Gini clneineis opin ee ete ='e 06: — 6 410 1,650 Lending Library Catalogues at 3d., 1,411 at 2d., and 1,139 at Ta We se ata an ais eae eter 87. ‘2a7 » » For Sale and Renewal of Tickets at the Lending Be Ales axis nae 2 er eR TATE SSE 18). 7.8 5)» For Fines at the North Library ------ £22 6 3 ” ” ” South Library ------ AGT 03 ee) , Rent of Stable 12 months, at 198...----+-s*77"""" 7 1670 io - FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1855, TO AUGUST 31, 1856. 13 By Balance due Messrs. Heywood ’& Co., September 1, 1855 BOTANIC GARDENS. By H. Shepherd, Curator, Salary 12 months ........... », Gardeners’ Wages, 12 months ............ .ee--s » Interest on £3,800, at 4 per cent .........-..-00e- » Instalment to Redemption Fund, yy of £3,800 ..... 5 Hooks for the EADTary, 32 0.0.) «00 50100 5 oicois cfs vais aise'e PPL ANIIS A Yalati)= s'syaeMide eeidisiaan «eS seve cee £1 10 op ST NEULG Ate SEL HEI RNS Seno obrGcur nce 3 1 » Coal and Slack ............ asi tarerbentSierers Salata wefan ga, DMISUTANCE, . .- cammdenee nse = AES PARE £11 12 », Water Pipes, Repairs, &c. ..........00.005 5 10 » Painting, Plumbing, and Glazing ................. paeenarrane Glock Veieio.ce 5 xo cicin's(s sere sles sien es sea Cleaning Library, Candles, Brushes, Postages, &e. “ S eee 6 6 £ s. d. ais actasoye 1133 16 1 i or wo > orf OC oO 411 9 45 15 11 1s 12 0 14660 4 58 15 10 07 6 13 7 5 —— 1030 16 7 Amount carried forward............ eesee. £2164 12 8 14 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE if as.) sd: To Amount brought forward ..........s. ese eee eee eee reer ee eeees . 6025.12 6 Amount carried forward ......2-00e-e0e- £6025 12 6 FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER 1}, 1855, TO AUGUST 31, 1856. 15 Cre Say Ol By Amount brought forward ...........eeeeeee eee cece ee eseeeeceee 2164 12 8 DERBY MUSEUM. SALARIES, WAGES, &c. :— By T. J. Moore, Curator, Salary 12 months ...........- £150 0 0 » R. Abbott, Pupil Assistant, do. = = ....eeeeeeee 4210 0 », Assistants’ and Charwomen’s Wages ............+-++- 256 5 0 » Uniform Clothing for Assistants ..............005- 18 1 8 STOCK AND FITTINGS :— By Joiners’ Work, Boxes, Stands, &c. ......4...2022008 167 1 23 », Stuffing and setting up Specimens ...............- 99 10 0 », Setting up Skeletons, and Stands ............-++++- 20 3 0 », Animals, Birds, Fossils, &., purchased ..........+- 1818 5 PAIS Merelatae disks Wis qd seieiavaieine,. Obs als. afe es aries Uleeie aie 2412 2 BPMRER OES Se Jaret a Sie SAAB Sle ate cate allthis is. sty wis io\sid ie aime mie iesiela's 32 10 0 ; Paid on account of the Model of Rome, Setting up, MENG BARTS NG engl oi So, af ¥ a)ntfags alo ota/ vedo, otaieiele’ 6\< 6 «!¥i Mat, Baize for Cases, Dusters, &e. ............000. 415 44 fea ravelling. EXpenses). j.:2\-!505 Siste.<\n\a:6/6) Aw FDoan w oo £ 8s. a. 3247 17 2 748 19 4 £3996 16 6 18 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE £ s. d. To Amount brought forward . sete cele duistees) GORMAB MG » Balance due Messrs. Be yWodd. ‘ Co., Sapte 1, RUG care o's ores avs 752 17 9 EA / rd f / if / / / / / / { f / 3 / / if / ye £6778 10 3 Amount due from the Rate...........s.2e-02- £786 4 2 FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER, 1, 1855, TO AUGUST 31, 1856. 19 £ s. d. By Amount brought forward ...........eseee eee e cece eee e cnet ee enes £3996 16 6 BOOK ACCOUNT. By Cash Paid for 2458 volumes of Books ..............-- £954 8 4 = Mr. Gould, Balance of Account ............ 94 0 «0 FP Binding, Leitering, and Repairing Books.... 106 19 10 3 PRREAOCUCAIS pe ferntafu ciulohhrovergia(a/i cielalefaleyarwteyolataia’s 18 19 11 9 NeWSPaperS 2.02 cece cece cece seen ececsens 6 2 3 3 IDR iss Ape oUooae be Gan onO ne aoaRor Dace 49 13 0 i Printing Catalogues ........-...0e see e eens 68 10 6 1298 18 4 LENDING LIBRARIES. By W. R. Roulston, Superin. Librarian, Salary 12 months.. 100 0 0 » Peter Cowell, Assistant, ditto ........++.seeeees woe 32.18 4 » James Rigby, Librarian at the North Library, ditto.... 60 0 0 » Balance of J. Gradwell’s Salary ............-+-+--5- 12 0 0 », 5162 Volumes of Books purchased .................. 589 2 2 » Binding, Lettering, and Repairing .................. 212 4 3 Be DOIMCTS’ WOLK i. 66s occa cles cass cencassscecenes's SG (Site, » Printing Catalogues, £151 4s. 10d.; Guarantee Notes, Forms, Tickets, &c., £27 1s. 6d. ......-.0e eens 178 6 4 » Coals, £22 16s. 1d.; Gas and Fittings, £20 18s.1l1ld... 4815 0 » Rent, ‘Taxes, and Repairs for the Two Libraries...... 62 13 10 5, Water, £3 7s. 3d.; Insurance, £5 10s..............- 817 3 » Brushes, £1 2s.6d.; Mat, 19s.10d.; Wire Blind, £2 3s. 45 4 » Stationery, £35 19s. 1d.; Upholstery, £6 ............ 4119 1 Ree ATOUMRON GCL Y 5) sjajatae, A aia e1elciels cise e/a ne \siein\e sini was sais 8 4 6 », 52 Weeks’ Wages to two Boys, at 5s. each ...........- 26 0 0 + Ditto Cleaning the two Libraries, £12 15s. 4d.; Sweeping Chimneys, £1 48. ......00 cess eeeece 13.19 4 » Superintendent Librarian’s Expenses to Chester, &e... L279) 42 » Desk and Chairs, £2 6s.; Books, 8s.; Scissors, 1s. 9d... 215 9 », Postages, £1 12s. 8d.; Carriage of Parcels, £2 Os. 9d... 318 5 » Paid Assistant Writing Catalogue, &c. ..........0e 1011 O » Repairing Pump, Chimney-piece, Bells, Locks, Win- - OWES (OsGr atiaacites eines. ea weet tad ae dais <,eis,s 2 19 » Scouring Flannel, Chips, Sawdust, &c. ............-- 2 16 —— 1460138 8 », Cash in the hands of the Librarian, September 1, 1856 .......... 22 6 9 £6778 10_8 Amount advanced by Messrs. Haywood & Co. ...... £752 17 9 Examined with Books and Vouchers, and found correct, JOHN H. BALLY, Corroration AupITorR. PRI 15 JUL.1898 . rent tiv 4 Siar y ave at 5 ah rina abi 3 i ee S ee@« Seeraen oe op vees vor wom 4 tna ’ “4s Pe ee ads "Laem a i ce ie 2st pone =e qenperioe na ant) ae es a ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, Che Derby Museum, OF THE - - BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, OCTOBER, 1857. _ LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. , FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND Che Derby Hlusewm, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, OCTOBER, 1857. LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. : piss ~ me SRAL OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1857. Committee. JAMES A. PICTON, Esa, F.S.A., CHATRMAN. JOHN AIKIN, Esa. JOSEPH KITCHEN, Esa. WILLIAM BROWN, Ese., M.-P. JOHN LAWRENCE, Ese. RICHARD M. BECKWITH, Esa. CHARLES MOZLEY, Ese. WILLIAM BENNETT, Esa. JAMES STEAINS, Esq. WILLIAM EARLE, Esa. A. CG. STEWART, Esa. T, L. HODSON, Ese. © JOHN J. STITT, Esa. GEORGE HOLT, Esa. JOHN WOODRUEF, Esa. Chief Pibrarian. JOHN STUART DALTON, Duke STREET. Sub-Vibrarian. GEORGE HUDSON. Superintendent of the Pending Wibraries. WILLIAM R. ROULSTON. Gacator of the Derby Museum. THOMAS J. MOORE. REPORT. THE progress of the Institution during the fifth year of its active operations has been highly satisfactory, showing a considerable increase in each department, both in the public demand and in the means of supply. It may be interesting to place here on record, that the first stone of the New Building was publicly laid on the 15th of April last, by William Brown, Esq., M.P., the munificent donor, in presence of the Municipal Authorities, the Bishop of the Diocese, Lord Stanley, Earl Talbot, &c. The substructure of the edifice has been commenced, and the designs for the superstructure are prepared. THE DERBY MUSEUM. The total number of persons admitted to the Museum during the past year amounts to 128,059; being a daily average of 577. These numbers are greatly in advance of the two preceding years, the total for 1856 having been 106,914; that for 1855, 111,931. The conduct of the visitors has been unexceptionable. The chief Donations during the year have been as follows :— Four Birds, from New Zealand; presented by F. Shand, Esq., Mayor. Three Kingfishers, two Bee-eaters, a glossy Starling, a Warbler, an Elephant’s Tooth, three small specimens of Tree Coral, &c., from Ambrizette, South West Coast of Africa; presented by J. A. Tobin, Esq. 4 A green Monkey, a sooty Monkey, a young Leopard, a Lion cub, a Kangaroo Rat, an Owl, and a crested Ground Parrakeet ; presented by Mr. J. Atkins. A Lizard, a Scorpion, a pair of Shark’s Jaws, &c.; presented by Mr. J. Edmondson. , A Gibbou Monkey ; presented by W. B. Hilton, Esq. A Long-eared Bat; by Mrs. Chambers. A Newfoundland Dog; by H. C. B. Thomas, Esq. Two stuffed Ptarmigan ; by Mr. Butterworth. Six Brazilian Birds; by — Waddington, Esq. A tufted Duck; by Thomas West, Esq. A Lion's Skin; by James Steains, Esq. Two large Serpents, from Mexico; by — Thompson, Esq. A King Crab, from the Gulf of Mexico; by Andrew Byrne, Esq. A flying Squid; by Mr. Ilbery. A small collection of Shells; by Mr. William Williams. A cluster of Sessile Barnacles, taken from the hull of the ship “Mersey”; presented by the Owners. A specimen of Coral, from Mexico, and of Gold Quartz, from California; presented by Samuel Baker, Esq. Five Shillings in Postage Stamps; by an anonymous donor. Two Chitons, and six Anemones, all living, from Hobson’s Bay, South Australia, and St. Vincent, Cape de Verde; collected and pre- sented by Samuel Archer, Esq., Surgeon to the “Great Britain,” in which vessel they were brought. This donation is highly interesting as demonstrating the possibility of importing alive, from the most distant parts of the world, specimens that cannot be satisfactorily exhibited in any other manner, no means haying yet been discovered of preserving the form and colour of very many of the lower forms of animal life. Minor donations have been received from Messrs. Chaffer, Mr. James Orme, Messrs. Anthony and Robinson, Wilson Allen, Esq., Mr. William M. Coulston, Dr. Baylis, Mr. T. Trevitt, Jun., and an anonymous donor. Fourteen skins and four skeletons of quadrupeds, and eighty-five skins and thirty-three skeletons of birds, have been purchased during the year. The most important of these are a very fine series of skins and skeletons of Orangs, from the island of Borneo; which, being of very considerable scientific and popular interest, have been set up, and room made for their exhibition. A series of 817 casts of Seals has been purchased, consisting of a 5 complete series of the Great Seals of England, and selections from ancient Ecclesiastical, Corporate, and Baronial Seals. Twenty-four Skeletons have been mounted during the year. During the year, several Aquaria, both salt and fresh water, have been established in the Museum, and have proved objects of very great interest to the visitors ; indeed, there is good reason to suppose, that it is mainly owing to the new additions to the Museum that the number of visitors has been so much in advance of previous years. Donations for the Aquarium have been received from Messrs. Staley, F. L. Gelling, Thomas West, and Thomas Williams. CENTRAL REFERENCE LIBRARY. The words used in last year’s Report may again be repeated, that, notwithstanding the previously crowded and confined space, and the facilities for obtaining books from the Lending Libraries, the numbers are still increasing, and the interest still continues unabated. During the first year, there were 128,638 readers; the second, 129,997; the third, 181,912; the fourth, 153,169; and the fifth, 166,346, which is an average for the last twelve months of 583 per day. ‘The books have been carefully used, the strictest order and decorum still prevail, and among the seven hundred and ten thousand readers, since the commencement of the Library, twenty shillings would cover all the losses sustained. Compared with the last Report, there has been a considerable increase in every class of reading, except that of novels and works of imagination, which exhibits a decrease of 6,180 volumes. From this circumstance, it may be considered a fair inference that the perusal of books of this class has produced a taste for, and been a step to, more valuable studies. The following is a classified list of books read during the last twelve months, and the number of volumes issued :— Classification. Daily average, about Theology, Morality and Metaphysics.................. 6581 23 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &c. ........ 6345 22 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c............-. 2061 7 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &e. 7483 26 IETISGLY, ANGULO UAT Liye toys leescloleisicrs = -'dttne Wire stele oe aceteieis 12020 425 Topography and Antiquities ../....65 ce dedeee cceses 2297 8 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ..............-.005- 7923 28 Miscellaneous iiterpinre ii si.i ob csi scjp eens eo cin ns oe 48425 170 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics..............-...0-0: 1016 35 Commerce, Political Economy, and Statistics .......... 907 3 Education, Logic, Language, &e. ..........6. ee eee ee 8081 19 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ................ ..00-- 7105 252 Novels and Works of Imagination .................4.. 57597 201 Classical SRitevAture ao ects is erdsie'c,< «,cieie'elei= «ieee cies > 533 2 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference...... 2972 10 Total pita sin's 166346 7 During the last twelve months, 2,968 volumes of books have been added to the Library, 2,397 of these by purchase, 456 by donation, and about 115 from the Office of Patents, making a total of 23,988 volumes now in the Library, under the following classification :— Additions during No. of Vols, No. of Vols. last Aug. 31,1856. AiGnontha: Aug.31,1857. Theology, Morality, and Metaphysics .... 1880 158 1538 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, CGR OP Ore kar Ohl DIOR eo 1b DR TECre ae re oane 647 74 72) Natural History, Botany, Geology, &. .... 977 128 1105 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Paint- “vile UE (= /50 107 LM Mh Re BM A ee 1299 286 1585 History and Biography..............000 3522 479 4001 Topography and Antiquities ............ 925 118 1043 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ........ 1696 162 1858 Miscellaneous Literature................ 3839 717 4556 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ........ 1940 294 2234 Commerce, Political Economy, and Sta- EISELE Ws fe hence fatal aie aYe val nf ti cia oe eins 6 173 32 _ 205 Education, Logic, and Language ........ 196 40 236 Poetry, and Dramatic Literature.......... 1063 82 1145 Novels, and Works of Imagination........ 2707 265 2972 77 10 87 Classical Literature jar ce SsPit ite sajs)eeleiadints® Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of ROTCTONGE: sata cclatpa day. + siacciens ae le 579 123 pRotallsireraats 21020 2968 23988 Many applications have been made from various parts of the country for copies of the Rules and Regulations and other information ; and many visitors have expressed their approbation of the general arrangements. THE LENDING LIBRARIES. THE issues for the year ending 3lst August, 1857, have been 308,200 volumes, and the returns 302,240 volumes, making 610,440 volumes ; the actual number passed through hands averaging 1,970 per diem, during the 310 days the Libraries have been open for business. Each volume has been lent, on an average, 18 times; or, in other words, the whole of the books in the Libraries have been turned over as many times during the year. These statistics show an increase in the number of volumes lent of 78,852 over the previous year. The only drawback to the still more extensive usefulness of these Libraries is the want of sufficient accommodation for both readers and books. , The following statistics show the progess that the Libraries have made since their establishment in October, 1853 :— Volumes. Readers. In the Libraries at the commencement, 18th October, 1853.... 2000 30 4, * on the 30th August, 1854 .-.....ccesasccesee 4495 1800 ” " On the SISt AUPUSE, USOD) ..6.06 1 eaciae sin sine « 304 4244 # 3 on the 30th August, 1856 ............0....- 13254 5200 ” ” on the 3lst August, 1857 .......-2-0ee-00+- 17002 6727 3,748 volumes have been added during the year. Of these, 3,508 have been purchased, and 240 received by donation. Of those pur- chased 10 volumes are in embossed printing, for the use of the blind, which are proving very attractive to this exceedingly interesting class of readers. Although these books have been only a short time in the Library, there are already fourteen blind persons eagerly enjoying the privilege thus afforded; most of them have expressed themselves to the Superintendent deeply grateful to the Committee for thus placing within their reach a fund of amusement and instruction not otherwise attainable. There are in Great Britain 29,000 blind persons; and of this number, between 500 and 600 are resident in Liverpool. From the interest felt in this department, the Committee have given instruc- tions.to procure a number of additional books of this class, the present supply not being sufficient for the demand. ) The issues of books during the four years are as follows :— - Volumes. Number of volumes issued during the Ist year......-.-.++ee-+eeeee 35978 i ui , Guring the 2nd year .........-- sees eeeee 99021 se ' , during the 8rd year ......+.-..+-.+2.00s 229348 4 5 , uring the 4th year ...--... sss eeee sees 308200 Total issue since the commencement..........+-++e-e- 672547 Out of this large number, only six books are known to be permanently lost to the Libraries. During the year, 53 books have been lost or injured while in the hands of readers, and replaced. The fines for the detention of books are strictly enforced, and are paid in almost every instance with cheerfulness. po aS) d. Fines received during the 1st year...... 2.2... sees ee eee ee eee ee 2131 _ ii Gurmpuibe end year sis. veisese dee’ sy ec ess ae sie! of 388 0 2 Fy i during the 8rd year: «21.1.1... cece eee eee eee 70 38 4 ? J during the 4th year"... 2 ee Ee was 93 3 6 Total amount received since the commencement ...... 226 0 1 The sum of £77 19s. 1d. has been received for catalogues and supplements sold during the year, and £28 5s. 5d. for tickets. A new catalogue for the South Library has been prepared, and is now ready to go to press. PPVERPOOL #Re TABULAR MONTHLY STATEMENT OF BOOKS ISSUE AS COMPARED WITH T 1856. a 4 S a -m Ss a a = s 2 o 5 3 = o 3 . 2 2 8 Pail & a a ge ae 4 | ase CLASSIFICATION. Brai s 3 3 S = E 3 a é Fy qa Brot seapaees 6 4° See |. a es) ee ee ee ZaA| a cS) Z a) 5 & = e- lea 5 5 4.) a 2 Theology .....----- 543 | 366] 383| 581 | 612 | 622) 638 | 729 712 | 650 | 576 | 576| 558 6953 Natural Philosophy. History and Bio- } ‘graphy .---.---) Topography ...---- 108 64 7 84 95| 127| 146] 186| 149 | 145] 126] 120) 127 1391 Voyages and Travels| 1141 | 849 | 893 | 1109 | 1080 | 1249 | 1817 1404 | 1934 | 1975 | 1917 | 1194 | 1126 | 14247 es dag i aoi2 | 1197 | 1218 | 1482 | 1942 | 2100 | 2198 | 2225 | 2240 | 2160 | 1815 | 1851 | 1615 | 21908 jiterature .... Jurisprudence ....-. 160 34 44 52 70 7 66 67 90 89 ed 83 52 788 Commerce .....+++ 73 34 35 54 55 41 67 69 59 51 39 50 48 602 Education ........ is3 | 118| 99] 154] 164] 240] 191| 191] 163] 163} 148] 164] 144 1924 Poetry and the Drama ........ Novels and Ro- 390 | 248 | 227] 287] 270] 277 | 336 $31 | 352] 863 | 322 | 820] 266 3599 5286 | 7731 | 8982 |10298 |10913 |11708 |12144 13221 |13283 |13519 |13172 |18377 |12880 | 141223 34 22 23 36 35 37 45 pes 41 39 33 33 35 426 ENDING LIBRARIES. >. DR THE YEAR ENDING THE 3lst AUGUST, 1857, VIOUS YEAR, 1856. 1857. as ; ga |8s ae) e g 8 |ss se ey oe oe a | Hae [3a ssrricatron. | o7a| 38 2 g g q 5 a bs 5 S$ 2 | a 4 ls 2 6 8] 2 3 5 3 z 2 a Ey e 5 2 a Ba ay (aa 4ZaAal ua ° A A r= & a < a 45 5 < aH? |Fe i — 750 605 694 631 728 740 743 828 741 806 769 723 715 8723 | 11 ral Philosophy.) 329 | 3809 | 829] 319] 871] 389| 417] 462!] 865] 3880] 383] 392] $80 4496 | 18 858 | 263 | 287] 239 | 266] 287] 303] 361} 340] 306] 269] 271] 264 3456 | 9 367 | 365 | 420] 371] 436] 476] 511} 509 498 447 | 450 | 407 | 402 5292 | 15 2896 | 2159 | 2264 | 2310 | 2533 | 2518 | 2598 | 2956 | 2715 | 2505 | 2442 | 2145 | 2920 | 29635 | 10 119; 180/ 118} 130| 143] 149] 188] 179} 150] 145] 141] 131] 115 1669 | 14 1220 | 1348 | 1352 | 1400 | 1509 | 1518 | 1761 1595 | 1510 | 1451 | 1389 | 1209 | 17257 | 13 2654 | 1797 | 2040 | 1985 | 2108 | 2336 | 2163 | 2401 | 2487 | 2267 | 2213 | 2315 | 2112 | 25952) 9 Sig a’ae 121 64 50 61 76 e2| 61 63) 68 7. 44 39 54 734 “SApae 86 45 61 46 70 56 61 69 61 60 61 54 48 622 | 8 arts Nisa 234] 158] 200] 168| 182} 189| 204] 261] 207] 195] 218 | 222) 201 2415 | 11 512 | 280] 384 | 369] 886] 412] 405] 448] 876] 378] 344] 338] 380 4520 | 9 7110 |14051 |15419 |15185 |15919 |16623 |16275 |18026 |17626 |186s84 |183887 |18320 |18379 | 202894 | 28 37 49 44 48 42 44 49 34 36 28 35 29 475 | 13 MRE sie 3 «5 Is and Ro- A Literature 36 308200 Each Volume was lent on an average during the year 18 times. 12 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE 1856, pe ia Sept. lst. To Cash in the hands of the Librarian .................... 22 6 9 » >» in the hands of the Curator of the Derby Museum.. F 0 30 1857, » 3 Donation of Postage Stamps to Museum .......... 0 5 0 » > Duplicate Books, &c., disposed of ................ i110 2 » » Received for Fines for the Detention of Books at the Lending Libraries— NGTEPENANECN eso. ess Baize and Tacks for BookiCases .........2.6.s00856 015 6 » Ink, Sawdust, Soap, i'wine, Sealing Wax, Nails, Gum, Candles;(Pens, \andnbeneils! 8% <..%..scen as 0 seo o.0 117 3 691 10 5 »» Paid on Account of Expenses connected with the New Building.... 89 3 5 BOOK ACCOUNT. By Paid for 2397 volumes of Books purchased ........... £1395 9 2 5 is Periodically: sic samerrestetoes c.« damien gales 1414 4 = of Binding, Lettering, and Repairing .......... HSs 68 1528 11 2 Amount carried forward................ £4856 12 10 18 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE £ Bie To Amount brought forward .......-.+ee seer cette eee ee eee eee eens 1963 4 IL ;, Balance due Messrs. Heywood & Co., September 1, 1857 .......... 4179 12 5 / 4 £6142 16 6 Amount due from the Rate ............ £5488 3 9 FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1856, TO AUGUST 31, 1856. 19 oh) Bud. Saba RRPLCOEUI | PUOPIENM Gy LOUVAIN on) a/ ofel ol ahelciatarh cia;! a ofteial e-vle’e’ «51 x/avecei s.a1b suet ein's 4856 12 10 LENDING LIBRARIES. By W. R. Roulston, Superin. Librarian, Salary 12 months .. £100 0 0 5, Peter Cowell, Assistant, ditto .........ccccecccecccese 89) OF 0 », James Rigby, Librarian at the North Library, ditto .... 60 0 0 ,», Printing Catalogues, £74 6s. 6d.; Forms, Tickets, &c., AES H ey Cad rar taisevale a Tale wheielciol e's tele) «/ajaictena mareaieyetereye 116 15 O peas. 61 2, cs l0d. >, Coals, G18. EGSs 7d: . : ../aeiare’« yess 31 1 5 », Stationery, £9 12s. 3d.; Water, £2 15s. 2d............. Lr a pelranmonpory and” Tron Work =. s)<\sin\s o/s «0 alata istoreieyate c 1b 3 PER MORTIGR AWN OLE: Actor /-ar 5's) ahotolcrs oafuinidiose (ots c/o ietans oleate 22 3 10 BMPERET AVC AKOM MUS wjclave, ois 'esaivisieretafulce Sofeevayneishclayaete« TE 102 0 » Brushes, Repairing Locks, Clock, &e. ................ Pn Te “MMA TID 2 OOF CORO ANArICMARrOOC OE Gor LL Mar A? CEE Br 12a 2 ;, 3508 volumes of Books Purchased ........ £518 011 », Repairing, Lettering, and Binding Books .. 195 11 8 = 71312 «7 » Boys’ Wages, £38; Assistant Writing Catalogues, &c., TPE Oar cto ralolale cele aierel scl aidl elexalacatesela aida ciel sierra sata 02 5 0 », Cleaning Libraries, £15 12s. ; Floor Cloths, Sawdust, &c., ’ Ve SG OM Ne ARE ee ROD eae 16 9 7% » Carriage of Books, £1 4s. 1d.; Ink, Gum, &c., 7s. 23d... 1 il 33 ; Sweeping Chimneys, 9s.; Dusters, 5s. 10d.; Putting in COGRIES Rath U/c) Ske On adie GGG OOUEEO DCD 5 CS BOROAO GE 1 310 » Expenses to Chester, 16s. 8d.: Glazing Windows, &c., A De or exeetsiatern lots <1 Seilalaselaiatesaia) «: sietenstans lors’ aie oo /arale 110 10 » Postage, £2 18s. 6d.; Replacing Books, £1 9s, ........ 4 7 6 5, Ventilator, 9s.; Repairing Lamp, 4s. ................ 013 =0 » Repairing Water Pipe, 5s. 10d.; Resetting Grate, Gs. 4d. 012 2 » Lock, 1s. 4d.; Water Barrel and Bucket, 8s. 9d.; Re- piace Biad der ise Gee sissies «<0: <7chel stafatre «ole aha.< Ovi 2 1262 83 8 pyecash in the hands of the Wibrariam 2.0.35. sete eee nes atin ne 24 0 0 £6142 16 6 Amount advanced by Messrs. Heywood & Co....... £4179 12 5 Examined with Books and Vouchers, and found correct, JOHN H. BALLY, Corporation Aupitor. < =~ ' = ~ 4 » pe f 4, e NT es Ty oni a ; , 4 tm, NUAL RE P OR¥ie: OF THE ae Ree OF THE =| FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, . t “ #s. Hy. ; oe . ¢; E 13 J {Ehe Devdy Mauseumges %y > 3 een 4 <> ; ; ; OF THE ca Af Ma % * *, "BOROUGH {OF LIWERPOOL.»! ae ee = tvs Fs, a ee ” x ea Rh ay PRESENTED TO THE TOWS COUNCIL, oF et Pye? ~~" OCTOBER, 1858. ° = << g - ’ o# “ae < Pe 2 gt | gall PRINTED BY D. . : * : ves ; AEA RPTL OM STREET. ? : 3 - : a m) sh Ol MY, _ au an i : st 5 ie aye at hile, Sl Ws ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND Che Derby Aluseum, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, OCTOBER, 1858. LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. * Thy : ‘ eS : a eee ae if hy wa 10 me Uri es 43 E 4: a 7 . eo Mi ay vr aly iby : CGS a ‘ \ | P F a F : -_ t “- sane - P . | ee ‘ awk ” ; ie. 9 i au q te _ i & sauna’ f 10 HO) sone a i aft es 10r2: ei Ant: or Gat Adame i i ey aun $id ls ow Fags mi OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1858. Committee. JAMES A. PICTON, Ese., F.S.A., CHarrman. RICHARD M. BECKWITH, Ese., Deputy-Caareman. JOHN AIKIN, Esa. GEORGE HOLT, Esa. WILLIAM BROWN, Ese., M.P. JOSEPH KITCHEN, Ese. WILLIAM BENNETT, Esa. JOHN LAWRENCE, Ese. C. T. BOWRING, Esa. CHARLES MOZLEY, Esa. C. J. CORBALLY, Ese. JAMES STEAINS, Eso. WILLIAM EARLE, Esa. JOHN J. STITT, Ese. T. L. HODSON, Ese. JOHN WOODRUFF, Ese. R. HUTCHISON, Ese. Chief Pibrarian. JOHN STUART DALTON, Duke STREET. + Sub-Pibrarian. GEORGE HUDSON. Superintendent of the Pending Pibraries. WILLIAM R. ROULSTON. Curator of the Derby Museum. THOMAS J. MOORE. ee” ; i < wi 3% ay } ar i - é. . BaP TAK BAO te aie ; ay 7 eet okay ont AOt . Mad - 7 A. sth Sn ee ° 5 9 > “wag Ai y, ¥ * "s v mo aon o ; Be . ana ie Bes wi AwOrT A aA — 5k CAE 2 r ene «roe .o 5 « waiwn: oem eran ® q “uel yi: oat Yanna ae SOM, AAO thal - ae WaT, Else. . rae ee 7A 0 0 I SASOU AIAEE | val Teer: a”. ee BEATE Bae yet CAO 2 ne Ved a 4 \e ae ak TOR RHO gad tae wah eb APTA Hite _ pel SORT, be P wt, rived am cf egueae ®t dD : yoni tb Taaste Om 7 ee de | —— mn ion TH . ‘ * wird? sic efi 40 tasinainingué A . wiA+,| Ga Math - U 2 wer . ! - ~reayae #inh sete pul atte 9 > s ion 4! r etd) et OSA Ts —_—— REPORT. THe results of the Sixth Year’s experience in the history of the Institution generally are of such a character as more than justify the anticipations of its promoters, and must be gratifying in the highest degree to the advocates of progressive education. The very contracted space to which every department has been hitherto confined had, it was supposed, long ago, presented a barrier which would prevent advance until the boundaries could be enlarged ; but such has been the demand and pressure for books, that any incon- venience has been submitted to in order to obtain the desired end. It is only justice to the officers of the Institution to state that nothing could exceed the cheerfulness with which the most intense labour and activity, in the midst of a vitiated atmosphere, have been cheerfully endured, to satisfy the public craving for the means of knowledge. The Museum and Libraries have now taken a prominent place amongst the institutions of the town, a position, the importance of which is yearly increasing, and which will in a few years reach a magnitude and extent which is little thought of. So noiselessly and unobtrusively have its affairs been conducted, that there have been no salient points for public attention to take hold of, except on a few isolated occasions. It may therefore create some surprise to be told that, at the present time, a larger number of volumes are issued from the Liverpool*Free Public Library in the same period of time than from any library in the kingdom, or, it is believed, in the world. The details will be found under the respective heads, but it may here be briefly stated that the issues during the past year have been — From the Reference Library ................ 195,453 vols. From the Lending Libraries ................ 391,413 Making a total of...... aes 586,866 6 being an increase over the previous year of 112,320 volumes, or about 24 per cent. The new building in Shaw’s Brow is proceeding with vigour and rapidity. The contracts have exceeded the £30,000 so nobly dedi- cated to this purpose by Mr. Brown, but his generosity has removed all difficulty by taking the matter entirely upon himself. The area of the erection covers above 6,000 square yards on each floor, which will give ample room for the full development of every branch of the establishment. An opportunity occurred during the past year by which the Com- mittee were enabled to purchase on very reasonable terms a collection of Casts from some of the finest Statues of antiquity. These are at present deposited in St. George’s Hall, and are intended for the Gallery of Art in the new Museum. In the scientific department, a fine collection of Fossils and Shells has been obtained by purchase from Mr. Charlesworth, of York, containing 350 species of existing Shells, principally British, and about 1,500 species of Fossil Remains. Many of the tertiary fossils in this collection were from the museum of the late Dr. Mantel, and are specially worthy of notice. A very extensive series of Weapons of savage nations used in war- fare, many of them unique, collected by the late Capt. Savage, R.N., of Her Majesty’s Dockyard, Portsmouth, has been purchased, con- stituting one of the finest ethnological series existing. The pressure on the Lending Libraries has been so great as to cause the utmost anxiety for an extension or enlargement. This has now been happily accomplished. For the South Library two houses in Parliament Street, opposite St. James’s Church, have been pur- chased, aud altered so as to form very commodious premises for the Library purposes, with residence for the Librarian, &c. The entire cost has been about £1,500, the greater part of which will be borrowed under the powers of the Library and Museum Act. An arrangement is in progress for giving similar increased accom- modation to the North Lending Library, by the enlargement of the existing premises. The following particulars in each department will be found not devoid of interest. — — ~I THE DERBY MUSEUM. The total number of visitors during the year amounts to 124,687, being a daily average of 582. This number is in excess of several previous years, as will be seen from the following summary :— Total for the year ending August 31, 1855 ........ 111,931 2 2 : IBIS III 106,914 ” ” ” 1857 ...... . 123,059 The following Donations have been received : — A large pair of Horns of the South African Ox; presented by James Aikin, Esq. A pair of Horns of the American Moose Deer; by A. G. Mac gregor, Esq. Male and female specimens of the Common Seal; by Mr. Wm Gass. A Red Coati-Mondi; by Samuel Moss, Esq. A Climbing Ant-Eater; by Anthony Cumming, Jun., Esq. A Toco Toucan ; by J. Atkins, Esq. A Wandering Albatross ; by — Jones, Esq. A small collection of Reptiles, &c., in spirit, from Mexico (including several specimens of the remarkable amphibious animal known as the Axolotl); by R. Buckley, Esq. A very interesting collection of Reptiles, Fish, &c.; by J. O. W. Fabert, Esq. Two large Snakes, a Viper, five Birds, and other specimens, from Ambrizette, South West Coast of Africa; presented by J. A. Tobin, Esq. A rare Pipe Fish, caught in the Mersey; presented by William Scott, Esq. A collection of Snakes, Reptiles, &c.; by Miss Roberts. A Snake, Lizard, and Centipede; by Mr. Edwin Lewis. A Water Snake; by Captain Lamb. The Skin of a large Boa, from Maranham; by H. W. Moon, Esq. The Skull of a Camel; by Mr. Crisp. 8 An Ostrich, an Illinois Parrakeet, and a Vulpine Opossum, for the osteological collection; by Mr. Hulse. A White-tailed Sea Eagle, do.; by Mr. Atkins. Fifty-five species of Shells, from Hobson’s Bay, St. Vincent, Cape de Verd, and Bombay; collected and presented by Samuel Archer, Esq. Thirty-three species of British Marine Shells; by T. C. Eyton, Esq. A valuable series of Skulls, Horns, &c., discovered in the exca- vations for the Birkenhead new docks; presented by the Birkenhead Dock Committee. Among the most important of these are splendid Skulls and Horns of two extinct species of Ox. Twenty-five specimens of Minerals and Ores; presented by Thos. Chaffer, Esq. Eleven Rock specimens and eight Fossils, from the Isle of Man; by Thos. Gelling, Esq. A sample of Native Gold, from Merionethshire; by Perey W. Hewgill, Esq. Three specimens of Sulphur, from Licata; by Captain Foote. One hundred and fifty specimens of cut Chrysolite, from Brazil ; by Mr. James Hornby. A specimen of pure Plumbago, from Borrowdale; by Mr. Robert Wilson. A small collection of Geological and Ethnological specimens, from Canada and Iceland; by Major Chambers, 6th Royal Lancashire Regiment. A collection of miscellaneous specimens, chiefly Chinese; presented by Dr. Lockhart, Medical Missionary, Shanghai. Eight Clubs and Sticks, made from Rhinoceros Horn, from South Africa; by James Steains, Esq. Twenty Ethnological and other specimens; by Miss Robson. A sample of Silk, obtained by chemical process from the leaves of the mulberry tree; presented by W. Brown, Esq., M.P. A Door from the old Tower formerly situate in Water Street; by Mr. Stonehouse. Minor Donations have been presented by Messrs. Joseph Ingham, G. M. Brown, Thomas West, J. Hindle, J. Edmondson, J. Hunter, W. Williams, J. Orme, J. Holmes, J. Eck, J. Dunn, T. Key, the © Rev. W. B. Lee, Miss Southern, Miss Harrison, Mrs. Oldred, and an anonymous Donor. Specimens for the Aquarium have been presented by the Hon. 9 Lady Cust, the Rev. Mr. Bannister, Dr. Edwards, and Messrs. G. Brown, F. L. Gelling, T. West, W. Hanna, and J. Mackenzie. Sixteen specimens of Quadrupeds, fifty Birds, thirty-two Reptiles, and eight Skeletons have also been purchased during the year. The most important of these are, a male and female Saiga Antelope, from Siberia, and an adult male Bird of Paradise, from the Aru Islands, New Guinea. 10 CENTRAL REFERENCE LIBRARY. During the past year 195,433 volumes have been issued, being an increase over the previous year of 29,107, and a daily average of 686 volumes. It is gratifying to add that, with the exception of two small volumes of trifling value, no loss has been,sustained, and no other injury observed. The recent introduction of several works on Sacred Music and of the best Operas has been highly appreciated, and many high class works on Architecture and Ornamental Art have been carefully studied, while treatises on Chemistry, Bookkeeping, Ship Building, and other branches of practical Science, have been con- stantly in requisition. The following is a classified list of the Books read during the last twelve months : — Classification. Daily average, about Theology, Morality, and Metaphysics ...............- 6159 22 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &c. ...... 6891 24 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c. ............ 2224 8 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &c. 8169 29 History and Biography .<...-s0sscsscsscsccesvecens 13301 * 47 Topography and Antiquities .......2...scseeeeencees 2099 ‘4 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ............0. «+--+. 8900 31 Mascellaneous Literature 2s)e «cc. «ieuteits siele «aie o)eleiee ss 53411 187 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics .........-.+-.eeeeee 1091 4 Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics... .. 802 3 Education, Logic, Language, &c. .....--.ee.--+--eees 3472 12 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ........+-+.-e+s00-- 7190 25 Novels and Works of Imagination ..........-.+-.+.. 77403 272 Classical Literature... 2... ccccecnccscccescscevoses 597 2 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference .... 3744 13 Motels is:5j<1's 195453 During the last year 2,720 volumes of books have been added to the Library ; 2,281 of these by purchase, 91 from the office of Patents, 97 by Donation, and 251 (Parliamentary Papers, &c.,) from the Town Hall and Baths, making a total of 26,708 volumes now in the Library, under the following classification : — = eo 11 a oem Additions during r Augsi 1st, te last Ave 1 tebe, Theology, Morality, and Metaphysics...... 1538 161 1699 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, Up cae euateeine wish a's we ei syttereueisreraiete w= 0 721 65 786 Natural History, Botany, Geology, &c..... 1105 172 1277 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Paint- AO OL Oar a 0) vie mtalelole ete(pie Ptelee tb, ahois diciee's 1585 359 1944 History and Biography ..........+-+.-- 4001 315 4316 Topography and Antiquities ........ gQQtRERIOH put B[BXOW Fiskeisiniejsiais'e)e >< STW ICE en} pus Ao0g 1 eek Habeas osunsuey -+ Kulouo0y [wayyog puy eoseurmo0g Se a “"*"soly]og pus sey ‘souepnadsiine “eee"* omquseyy snosusl[sasryy “***sTeaBly, pus sadefo, ‘Aydvasoon sereees* saninbnuy pus Aqdeigodoy, teserssseeees KaduiZorg pus A10}STFT tevtseeres sere sity omy pue aomets se tes tee eeesoner soos KOISTET [BINIGN Solvay yey pus Aydosojtqgg [vane ‘soiskydujoqy pus Ay1per0 yy ‘ABopoory, *“NOILVOIAISSVID “LNSINSONSWWOO SHL 3ONIS YVAA HOVE NI SANSSI SHL HLIM ‘S31HVYSIT SHL NI SYNLVYALIT 3O SSV1D HOVA NI SSINNI0A 4O YASIWNAN 3HL ONIMSHS TNAKALVLIS AVINAGVIL t The number of Cards conferring the ing an increase 0 The number of Readers is at present 7,775, be 1,048 on the previous year. privileges of the Library, issued since the commencement, is 16,992. The occupations of the present Borrowers may as nearly as possible be classified as under 14 North. South. Total. Merchants’ and Shopkeepers’ Apprentices, Office Lads, and School Boys ..............-.+- 732 1100 1832 Mechanics, Labourers, Warchousemen, and Police (OE (U2) 9e Eiio cae SOOO N.C - OS OO tercoce 1461 1365 2826 Clerks, Shopmen, and others employed in Shops. 515 875 1390 Teachers, Pupil Assistants, and Scripture Readers. 99 E255 i 222 Commission Agents, Shopkeepers, and Retail DPAGGIS J. cic oct een «)« cketeete cieieis «= 21 Garden Implements ...........-+-+eee eee 7 SI CEMNIE aveteiatefe) Maltese mie, Fate alts acim scapelesy eins 8 <8 20 OV EMUISEENGN GS) is/sie'n, u/c sraalsa sie svela; cinta vateiciaes 3 Redemption Fund, ,'5 of £3,800 ..£126 13 4 WMEEROSE cytes «sa )ac- o's. s/atelsi cau sms » 136 16 0 —— 263 Amount carried forward........... Cc eee eee wee eee £ os. 4179 12 1285 17 § £5465 10 o & 9 2 ~ 18 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE £. seat. Peers. Soe ee eee os 10401 17 9 é To Amount brought forward Amount carried furward................ £10401 17 9 FUND. FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1857, TO AUGUST 31, 1558. 19 SoMa: ager By Amount brought forward.......... pipiate is = apie (sion o's Reale Sebale hth 5465 10 2 DERBY MUSEUM. SALARIES, WAGES, &c. :— By T. J. Moore, Curator, Salary 12 months ............ £150 0 O » Richmond Abbott, Assistant, do. ................-- 66 8 8 » Assistants’ and Charwomen’s Wages .............. 265 3 0 », Uniform Clothing for Assistants .................. 20 13 6 STOCK AND FITTINGS :— By Joiner’s Work, Cases, Stands, &c., and Tools ........ 33 15 3 » Timber for New Room, Cases, &e....... fants eats taser 20 18 5 », Lronmongery Work, and Repairs ..............4.4- IDE 48 », Stuffing and setting up Specimens, Skeletons, &ec..... 59°11 5 », Specimens purchased, Aquariums, &c............... 268 14 7 » Casts of Antique Statues, and expenses of Removal RAGE PAI, Wrists AG ircicre oe aesete cileiee Ld oats Gal taet 115 14 0 » Glass Bottles, Shades, Cases, &c. ............00000. 3118 7 CURRENT EXPENSES :— By New Skylight, Mason and Joiner’s Work, Plumbing, (AUNTS es A er ie ea oe eee ee 41 10 6 » Gas Fittings, £3 8s. 6d.; Coals, £18 158s. 4d. ........ 22 110 » Insurance, £36 13s. 4d.; Water, £2 4s. 5d........... 38 17 9 » Stationery and Printing, £11 19s. 10d,; Drawing Ma- ’ UOTOUCP EST 2 Lop 08 BBA ete a a 13: 38 20 » Cleaning Models, Sweeping Chimneys, &c. .......... 8 7 10 Ss Carriageval Specimens, Gt... ecje vs cosa cadeeneetes 1s, ks pre adder, 14S) +; Mate DOR IOS i) eee s.0 0 s/lee« diers's aadn 1 13 10 +, Brushes, Flannel, &c., £4 1s. 4d.; Spirits of Wine, CUTS AE RUNS ERE 2 8 af Ree oe a ee OSE tee 75 4 Puesemps and. Telepragms tic) oye 'e\aisten.s 6 dace Sale ieee 9) Ane PTB OT NOL Ole at ics cies scss « cadnisetioccws 418 3 » Books, £1 8s. 6d.; Painting and Glazing, £5 2s. 11d.. 611 5 », Travelling Expenses to London, York, Edinburgh, &e. 3013 6 » Cotton Wool, Soap, Sash Cord, Jars, Carting Timber, Catalogues, and other Sundries .................. 712 9 » Cash in the hands of the Curator .................. 4 4 3 ; 1233 16 2 Amount varried forward................ £6699 6 4 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE 20 £ 8. 1 To Amount brought forward ....... 2. eee eee cece ee reece eer erees 10401 17 9 / / £10401 17 9 Amount carried forward..............4. FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1857, TO AUGUST 31, 1858. By Amount brought forward REFERENCE LIBRARY. SALARIES, WAGES, &c. :— ee ey By J. Stuart Dalton, Chief Librarian, Salary 12 months... £180 0 0 ,, George Hudson, Sub-Librarian ............-...++.. 80 0 0 » Wages to Assistant, Porter, Two Boys, and Cleaning CAL NEULEN GVA 1 (2PM Se PRR ON OSE TE a Cea A Coen Sr AS 8 pe ROLLERS) UO MAOTM CLOWNING. cin. ch essiuiws cle cleiiaiseccc cede 5 5 9 CURRENT EXPENSES :— By Gas, £40 11s, 11d.; Fitting-up Sun Burners, &., £34 1s. 74 12 11 » Rent, Taxes, and Water ................ ma atersiaietstat 51 3 0 », Insurance, £18 6s, 8d.; Coals, £9 4s. 6d. .......... 27 11 2 » Re-covering Forms in Reading Room .............. 1519 9 » Repairs, Grate, Glazing, New Springs to Door, &.... 2.18) 5) Stationery, £5 15s. 6d.; Brushes, &ec., £1 8s. 3d. 73 9 5, Printing 230,400 Slips, £26 10s.; Reports,&c.,£1010s. 37 0 0 :, Re-wiring Blinds, £2 0s. 4d.; 12 Chairs, £2 ........ 404 ,, Carriage of Books, Patent Reports, and Books returned sent on Inspection ..........-.eeeeee cess ee eeee 8 14 11 » Packing Boxes for, and forwarding Patents.......... 219 6 », Postages of Reports, Letters, &ce. ............00008: 15 4 », Post Office Orders and Receipt Stamps.............. eGo ,, Oil for doors, 2s. 7d.; Twine and Laces, Saw-dust, FES Fer ACP LLG, SCL IBINL VRtOwye o aresalelclais «/ctc\aroiatielais.cj<'aite) o« tae: (Oa ,, Candles, Sealing Wax, Soap, Ink, Lock, 4s. 2d.; Hinges, Pens, Pad, G0. 0.0 25. c ccs cece cess ecsewccecs 1 410 ,», Porter's extra attendance, 10s.; Repairing Grid, &c... 1 os | a » Candlestick, Water Glass, 2 Frames, 8s.; Brushes, Sweeping Chimneys, 16s. 6d. ......---.2. see eee 110 4 » Cartage, &c., of 2 Pictures, Books from Town Hall, &c. 0 9 0 » Timber for Shelves ........eeee cece eeeeee ee cence eR » 12 months’ Interest on £5,000 ..... as) s saat cin aiciars 237 10 0 » 6 ditto GUEED 5 OME 5 5 oc wisicleiels sieptaieejsramven 62h 4 » Paid on Account of the Expenses connected with lay- ing first Stone of new Building ................-- 29 0 0 > Advertisements... . 2... cece rece ee ee ee ee eee e eee eee 411 6 j: 2,281 Volumes of Books purchased ............+---- 1198 8 5 ,», Binding, Lettering, and Repairing.......-..+.-++--- 102 17 5 Amount carried forward........ 21 Sire ee di 6699 6 4 2260 13 4 £8959 19 8 22 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE £2 is, @ Be AMG PLOUPHEEOLWARG: «45. S)0,> 0+ 0\a/ ok 03.5 0,5 010,016 oe ae ee eile ikl 10401 17 9 » Balance due Messrs. Heywood & Co., September 1, 1858 ........ 4s eee — ie £10475 19 4 FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1857, TO AUGUST 31, 1838. 23 ss Ge SVLAMOUNE DFOMPMUTORWANG (am. <'c/ote ibn sis delcigle ties ccesewsaeticsdecs 8959 19 & LENDING LIBRARIES. By W. R. Roulston, Superin. Librarian, Salary 12 months.. £120 0 0 » Peter Cowell, Assistant, dittu............cccececsee 54 6 O » James Rigby, Librarian, North Lending Library, ditto. 71 5 0 » Boys’ Wages, £76; Extra Assistance, Writing, &c., ENGI dl AB RGAE CoStar Cer IC Eee CARRE 6. Tetaree 8115 0 Ree LGBVIT Cel DEANIGH ro a'e) als dyarvdn. vinlsletd a0 + aWeutte oa elses 15 12 0 » Rent and Taxes, £90 5s. 5d.; Water, £2 l5s.2d. .... 93 OQ 7 » Printing, £48 6s. 6d.; Gas and Fittings, £14 10s.10d. 6217 4 » Joiner’s Work, £32 Is. 2d.; Painting, £3 7s.8d. .... 35 8 10 », Stationery, £5 16s.10d.; Coals, £15 12s. 10d......... 21 9 8 » Brushes, £1 4s. 6d.; Ink, Gum, Disinfecting Fluid, cite! OH MEGA Cee Me nota cts ajn slates hotesstavace ime = ave Peete selaiete 113 9 » Repairs, Pump, Locks, &c., £1 9s. 1d.; Glazing, 8s. 8d. Pony .9 », Carriage of Books, 19s. 8d.; Mat, 17s. 6d. .......... L117 2 » Paid Mr. Rogers for leaving the house £)5, less Rent, CeCe WES 1 Sane halos sein ieicrctatadyeiclc « ais ey ol anuunte 8 9 0 », Saw-dust, Floor-cloths, Dusters, Black Lead, &c. 1 610 » Sweeping Chimneys, 7s. 6d.; Putting in Coal, 10s. 6d. 018 6 », Postages, £2 19s. 9d.; Car Hire, £1 8s. 6d........... 48 3 » Expenses during the Re-arrangement of Books.. ... 2 1 0 peat EV GOMSPDULCHAREO UPetchs (oid s10,4 SRE, aw else: s/d'caloiiele'» cles « 522 10 6. », Binding, Lettering, and Repairing ................ 261 3 3 » Printing 6,000 Catalogues, and making up .......... 129 7 6 —_—. 1491 7 5 Cash in the hands of the Librarian..................0.00 ee eee 2412 3 Examined with Books and Vouchers, and found correct, ' £10475 19 4 JOHN H. BALLY, Corporation AupIToR. CAPITAL ACCOUNT. Br. NEW FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM. CONTRA. or, Aug. 31, 1858. ‘ae ae Aug. 31, 1858. oa To Cash paid for Land and Premises in Shaw's By Cash voted by the Council out of the Corporate Fund...... 10000 0 O IBN tencsa tlcielor<'s ait eie-siagiamta, ssvsiagsialt See ee eG) Ao), oll , Cash borrowed on Bond, under the provisions of the Library » Less, repaid for Street Improvement ...... 4800 0 0 BROMMINSAIN ACH Fa) raicatelttis «rie siete esiee eats asec seven OOOO dG —-—_ 16828 8 1 Fy DREN Gant POOGIVER, siacc sitarlewaleusie «cle cinta takeetaiaistenpuare 997 19 6 it a AN dvother GXPSNBES™ secs... cee she) « vie sie egs ests Ot alee va 203 0 8 f, EVMIBDCS DOMOORIFA, |< .)s eviclciinc sits cities o.0l eustelviete sieielalsnixieja OU (een iene Ht agatles COTATVUGSION | «mint Lo = . SEVENTH ‘ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE =| FREE PUBLIC’ LIBRARY, § PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, OCTOBER, 1859. . ». by ’ > a = 3 Pats eS ta bd Sas ra - Ze” : b 1 ¥ - ASS , 5 2 ; > LIVERPOOL: _. PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND Che Derby Museum, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, OCTOBER, 1859. LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. te pe si > Brodit TAU 4 x » pret ay ~ i) ing ete e . noe BHD Ac OGTR Y TO He 3 aaa 5 Sih AF . ; e ELEANOR’ ROU SN OL OTM ESTE AL AAGOTOO OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1859. Committee. JAMES A. PICTON, Esq, F.S. A., Caarrman. RICHARD M. BECKWITH, Esq., Deputy CHarrMan. WILLIAM BROWN, Esa. THOMAS AVISON, Esa. RICHARD C. GARDNER, Esa. WILLIAM BENNETT, Esa. GEORGE HOLT, Esa. CHARLES T. BOWRING, Esa. T. B. JOB, Esa. Cc. J. CORBALLY, Esa. JOSEPH KITCHEN, Esa. WILLIAM EARLE, Esa. CHARLES MOZLEY, Esa. EDWARD ESTILL, Esa. DAVID RAE, Esa. JAMES STEAINS, Esa. Chief Pibrarian. JOHN STUART DALTON, DvKE STREET. Sub-Wibrarian. GEORGE HUDSON. Superintendent of the Pending Wibraries. WILLIAM R. ROULSTON. Gurator of the Derby Musenm. THOMAS J. MOORE. sl ad REPORT. THE Committee, in presenting to the Council their customary Annual Report, have still to record the progressive development of the capa- bilities and usefulness of every part of the Institution under their charge. The details of each department will be found under their respective heads. It may here be briefly stated that the issue of books during the previous year was :— Volumes. From the Reference Library .. ........ 6. ee ce cece teen eee e ees 195453 From the Leading Libraries ...........0 eee ee ce eeeeee ee eeee 391413 IEOalen aaste aeh ef wa teselns) «0 DG0S00 During the year ending 31st August last, the issues have been :— Volumes. From the Reference Library ........ .s0. cc seee cece ee eeeeeees 202584 From the Lending Libraries .... 2.0.6... .e eee eeee te ce cece es 436509 Motaleayireattaaes tale eagle ~ eOSDOse Being an actual circulation of 12,290 volumes per week, and an increase in the issues of 52,177 volumes during the year, or upwards of 1000 per week. The amount of advantage to the community, in affording innocent amusement, and providing means for self-instruction and mental improvement, to this extent, it would be difficult to over- estimate. . During the past year, additional accommodation has been provided at the North end, by the erection of a new building for the Library in connection with the premises previously occupied, which have been secured for a term of years at a reasonable rent. 6 The new Library and Museum has received the roof, and its completion may be looked for at no distant period. The old houses which clustered round and prevented its being seen have nearly all been cleared away. The improvements now in progress will give to the Library one of the most central and prominent positions in the town, which will materially aid in carrying out the great objects for which it has been founded. As the Botanic Garden is supported out of the same fund from which the Library and Museum are maintained, the Council, at the commencement of the present municipal year, determined to amalga- mate the two Committees. The present Report, therefore, includes a notice of the condition and progress of the Gardens, Park, and Public Walks. ~ CENTRAL REFERENCE LIBRARY. Seven years have nearly passed away since the opening of this Library, each successive year exhibiting an increasing interest, and a higher appreciation of its treasures. It was supposed that no addition could be made, in the present premises, to the 195,453 readers of last year, from the want of space for their accommodation; but this year’s numbers amount to 202,584, being an increase of 7,081. The Reading Room continues to be crowded, from ten o'clock in the morning till ten at night ; and the fifty-five Magazines, Reviews, and Scientific Journals placed on the tables are constantly in requisition. The following is a classified list of the Books read during the last twelve months, the average number being 710 volumes per day :-— Daily Average, Classification. Volumes. about Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics .................5 6123 21 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &......... 6780 24 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &e. ............ 2760 10 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &c. 9647 34 BrRPary BiG Enpeesoy se. oleic. ere. ce te Ooe 14442 51 Topography and Antiquities ............0.0.e0ce cues 2576 9 Geography, Voyages, and Travels .............00.005- 8855 31 Miscollancous Literagre a. ose caja cise ds cc evens anna: 56952 199 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics .................... 1024 4 Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics .... 750 3 Education, Logic, Language, &. .........ee.eeeceeee 4087 14 Poetry and Dramatic Literature..................00-- 8298 29 MMOrESION Imagination sof Ceres 2.c)s'ciecis cotomen een c 75245 263 Winssrcal’ Piteratune eras, scapes se... See os Caan eke 783 3 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference 4212 15 Ota retafaias, 3's" 202534 E It will be observed from the above table that, whilst the issues on the whole have considerably increased, the proportion of works of imagination has considerably diminished. Although reading for amusement is one of the most innocent of recreations, it is still satis- factory to find that free admission to works of this class has not the effect of destroying the appetite for the more solid and instructive classes of literature. 5 During the last year, 2,686 volumes have been added to the Library; 2,391 by purchase, 82 by donation, 91 from the Office of Patents, and 72 from the Town Hall and Baths (principally Parlia- mentary Papers), making a total of 29,344 volumes now in the Library, under the following classification :— Additions Angi 1es8, @uzing the last {1 oh Yo05, Theologys Morale) We. oo ile a'spa> dee isis. o 1699 304 2003 Natural Philosophy, &. ............... 786 45 831 NattralSElistory: ects! oiriclalel pia’ bie(steles iets 1277 163 1440 Science and the Arts .................. 1944 303 2247 History and Biography ..............4. 4316 430 4746 Topography and Antiquities ............ 1155 151 1306 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ....... 1955 162 2117 Miscellaneous Literature .............. 4835 433 5268 WUPISPTHACNCE. Siiateie se teettas wld coer eras s = 2759 94 2853 Commerce, Political Economy, &c. ...... 229 18 247 Education, Logic, &.............++2+08 272 29 301 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ........ 1251 151 1402 Works of Imagination ..............4- 3348 260 3603 Classical Literature ...........0000000 100 37 137 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, &c. .......... 787 56 843 OUR eteleaie lee 26708 2636 29344 LENDING LIBRARIES. Tue Lending Libraries still continue to grow in popularity and usefulness, as will be seen by the accompanying tabular statements. The issues exceed those of the previous year by 45,096 volumes, and the number of Borrowers shows an increase over last year of 522. Up to the present time, one million and a half of books have been circulated. Volumes. Readers, At the North District there have been lent ...... 197547 ...... 3881 At the South District there have been lent ...... 238962 ...... 4396 Total lent during the year ...... 436509 8277 The class of persons using the Libraries continues much the same as in the analysis made of their occupations in last year’s Report; there is, however, a noticeable increase in the number. of female readers. ¢ It is found that Borrowers who systematically read works of a light and amusing character change their books much more frequently than those who read a more solid class of literature; many of the latter are in the constant habit of having their books renewed again and again, in order thoroughly to master their contents; and this is especially the case with working men when engaged in perusing works of an educational or scientific character. Out of the 8,277 persons at present using the Libraries, it is believed about 3,000 really read with a desire to furnish their minds with useful knowledge, while the remaining number appear to read simply for amusement and recreation. Large as this proportion appears, it will bear comparison with any library in the kingdom, where a mixed description of literature is freely circulated. The fine summer weather, and long light evenings, materially affect the amount of circulation ; for instance, in the month of March, no less than 42,658 volumes were issued, while in the month of June, the numbers diminished to 83,484 volumes. The bulk of the frequenters of the Library are closely confined at work during the day, and at this season naturally seek outdoor recreation in preference c 10 to reading. In the winter months the demand for books is enormous, as many as 10,000 volumes having been lent in one week. More books are lent on Monday than on any other day in the week, not unfrequently as many as 4,000 volumes being exchanged on this day. The number of volumes added to the Libraries this year is 3,046. The number of volumes in both Libraries stands thus :— IN OV UR RD RIS tet Chies cosine wie taste leas crete tataia e aistevareratainte ietstsvs) are sieannel e/a cer 11194 SGUGBMENBEICES costele s Sets ACs LAKE ehebciah balk ote eete «Shale Sh lvisie Ore idle 12480 RE OLE ERG Me Act marelae crdeinraie Wisin sieve ies 23674 Further purchases have been made during the year of embossed books for the blind, on Moon’s system. 607 volumes of this class of books have been lent to the blind during the year, and the boon seems still greatly prized by those for whose benefit they haye been procured. The Committee, being desirous to encourage the growing taste for music, ordered, a few months ago, a number of Standard Musical Works, comprising the most popular Oratorios, and a complete set (as far as published) of the “Standard Lyric Drama,” being a series of the best operas, with English and Foreign words, together with some other books bearing on the general science. Their introduction has so far proved most successful, being greatly appreciated by the musical portion of the readers. The pleasure derived by the sick, and those out of work, in being able to borrow books to read at their own homes, is constantly coming under the notice of the Superintendent; two instances may be given. An individual lingering in a hopeless consumption, whose ticket of membership required renewing, writes to be excused from personal attendance (as is customary, to sign his name in the Signature Book). “T hope [ shall not be refused by your Committee, as this, of all others, is the time I most need, and most enjoy, such a luxury. My own slender stock of books is long ago exhausted, and, as you may imagine, such a boon will be more highly prized than ever.” Another, who is at present out of employment, thus writes :—‘ Were I to be deprived of the use of books from your excellent Libraries, my life would become only a burthen and a blank.” There have been lost or injured, while in the hands of readers, during the year, 65 volumes; of these, 48 have been replaced by the Borrowers themselves, 13 by the Guarantees, and 4, of trifling value, have been lost to the Libraries. 1) THE DERBY ,MUSEUM. The total number of visitors amounts to 120,217, giving a daily average of 564. During the past year, a collection of Corals has been formed; and though the space available for their exhibition has necessarily been small, means have been found to make a display of very considerable interest, caused alike by the beauty of the objects themselves, and a consideration of the important part they perform in the operations of nature. The exertions of the Rev. H. H. Higgins in procuring specimens, and the liberality with which he has bestowed considerable time in naming them, deserve special thanks. One of the most important additions made since the Jast Report is a specimen of Pallas’s Short-toed Sand Grouse, Syrrhaptes paradoxus. This species is a native of Tartary, and no instance is on record of its having previously occurred in Europe. The specimen in question is a remarkably fine one, and was shot at Portrenddyn farm, on the estate of T. Madoc, Esq., near Tremadoc, Carnarvonshire. .It was most liberally presented by Mr. Thomas Chaffers, of Great Howard- street, and has since been stuffed and exhibited before the British Association at Aberdeen. The principal Donations during the year have been the following :— The Skull of an Indian Elephant, the Skull of a Hippopotamus, and a skeleton of the Fossil Elk of Ireland; presented by the Right Honourable the Earl of Derby. A Squirrel from Mexico, a remarkable Deer Horn, &c. ; presented by J. O. W. Fabert, Esq. A Climbing Anteater; presented by A. Cumming, jun., Esq. A Brochet Deer, an Axis Deer, and a Coypu; presented by Mr. Hulse. : A Lion Cub; presented by Mr Atkins. A Bat, a Noddy Tern, and two Storm Petrels; presented by Captain Lewis, ship “ Elizabeth Hamilton.” Two hundred and sixty-five Birds, from Malayasia; presented by G. R. Woodward, Esq. 12 A Skin and Skeleton of the Wandering Albatross; presented by Captain Owen Lloyd, ship “ Rapido,” per W. P. Jeffreys, Esq. A Whistling Duck, from Mexico; presented by J. Hindle, Esq. Two Love Birds, from Zanzibar; presented by J. O. W. Fabert, Esq. A Ring Ouzel, and a Slow Worm; presented by Mr. T. W. Williams. Three specimens of the Proteus, from Bavaria; presented by J. O. W. Fabert, Esq. A Rattlesnake, from Maranham; presented by Thomas B. Gun- ston, Esq. A Tapayaxin, or Swamp Lizard, from Texas; presented by Watson Peck, Esq. Two Adders; presented by John Armstrong, Esq. One Adder; presented by Roderick Anderson, Esq. A Water Snake; presented by Mr. William Butcher. Sixty-six species of rare British Shells; presented by William Webster, Esq. Seven Shells from Altata, Gulf of California, and four from Zanzibar ; presented by J. O. W. Fabert, Esq. A remarkable specimen of Pectunculus glycimeris ; presented by Professor Byerley. Nine Cowries; presented by Mr. Newby. A Cock’s Comb Oyster; presented by R. M. Beckwith, Esq. A Wasp’s Nest; presented by Samuel Baker, Esq. A large Spider (Mygale), from Old Calabar; presented by Messrs. Stewart & Douglas. Thirteen bottles of specimens in Spirit, from Calcutta; presented by Mr. F. Moore. Seven bottles of specimens in Spirit, from Panama; presented by P. RB. M‘Quie, Esq. - Eight specimens of Coral, and thirteen of Coradlina and Jania ; presented by the Rev. H. A. Higgins. A Brain Coral, from Bermuda; presented by J. H. Cauty, Esq. Three Corals, from Gambier Island; presented by J. O. W Fabert, Esq. A Gorgonia; presented by Mr. Hulse. A specimen of Retepora ; presented by Miss Ellen Yates. Three Corals, and sundry other specimens; presented by Mr. J. Barnett. A specimen of Shap Granite; presented by J. A. Picton, Esq. 13 Specimens of Hematite Iron; presented by Mr. G. H. Morton, and Mr. J. T. James. A specimen of Cone-in-Cone Coal, from Glamorganshire ; presented by T. C. Archer, Esq. A Fossil Plant Stem (Lepidodendron) ; presented by T. Chaffers, Esq. A Sitka Canoe and Paddles, from the North West Coast of America; presented by Captain Krell, Hamburg, brig “George Krell.” A Bow and eleyen Spears; presented by R. M. Beckwith, Esq. One hundred and fifty specimens of Aqua-marine Watch Jewels; presented by Mr. James Hornby. Specimens for the Aquarium; presented by Miss Yellowly and C. Bretherton, Esq. Minor Donations have been made by Messrs. Radley, John Crosby, Charles Green, Thomas Chaffers, James Worswick, B. Staley, and Captain Heron. Twenty-four Quadrupeds, forty-seven Birds, a hundred and seven- teen specimens of Reptiles and Fish, and one hundred and twenty- eight specimens of Coral have been added by purchase. 14 BOTANIC GARDENS. ConsIDERABLE improvement has been effected by the removal of many large trees and shrubs from the overcrowded original plantations into the Wavertree Park, and by the careful thinning of other shrubberies, without injuring the collection. The removal of these trees was effected by a transplanting machine constructed on the ground. Trees, from 10 to 25 feet high, and from 5 to 8 tons weight, have been removed by this simple contrivance. The collection of herbaceous plants has been re-arranged and planted according to the system of De Candolle. Large numbers of plants have been liberally contributed by the Rev. H. H. Higgins, Rainhill; Mr. William Holeroft, Wigan; Mr. Fisher ; by Messrs. Paul, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire ; Messrs. Osborne, Fulham ; Messrs, E. G. Henderson, London; Mr. Moore, Curator of the Chelsea Botanic Gardens; Mr. Findlay, Curator of the Manchester Botanic Gardens, the Botanic Gardens at Antwerp, Zurich, Haile, Berlin, St. Petersburg, and others. Strict attention has been paid to the correct naming of the plants. Each name is given in Latin, and in English when possible, and the country is always added, The colour of the label indicates the nature of the plant, whether poisonous, ornamental, medicinal, culinary, &c. The collection of ferns has become valuable, numbering about 600 distinct species, and is now one of the best in the country. For contributions of this class of plants, we are greatly indebted to J. Hadwen, Esq., Edge-lane; Thomas Wilcke, Esq., Newcastle-on- Tyne; Messrs. Parker & Williams, Holloway; and the gardens of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth. A number of plants possessing commercial as well as botanical interest have also been added. For ornamental stove and green-house plants, we are greatly indebted to R. C. Gardner, Esq., J. Blackburn, Esq., Hale, and others. Tn the Library department of the Botanic Gardens, an addition has been made by the purchase of several rare and valuable botanical works at the sale of the library of the Horticultural Society in London. 15 The number of visitors has been very great, particularly in the evening, and on Sundays. The band of the Orphan Boys’ Asylum has performed gratuitously every Thursday evening during the sum- mer, which has added much to the attraction of the Park and Gardens. The boys were provided with refreshments by the liberality of the Mayor. 16 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE Eee 1858, Sept. lst. Cash in the hands of the Librarian...... ... ” in the hands of the Keeper of the ree. Seine oye he Returned; Balance of Advance for Purchases........ Allowance from Gas Company .................... Received for Waste Paper - a from Burns’ Centenary Committee for damage RO VANS S aseciei cleave ete miatetelelete naiecwigiivesetens x aN Deduction from Joiner’s Account ............ as Deduction on Account for Plants ............ a From Fines for Detention of Books :— North Lending Library ...... £3718 6 South GOL oa eas etna 74 14 3 For Catalogues sold— 908 Copies, North Library, at 6d. each.. 2214 0 950 Copies, Ditto at 9d.each.. 35 12 6 1400 Copies, South Library, at 6d. each.. -35 0 O 1150 Copies Supplements, South Library, Rb AC reRolieve antares carrie benicie ieee A oe perl For Tickets and their Renewals............ 34 6 8 ‘Book Sold icc. See wes le ee otc ocnee. wraith (Or Om Received from the Rate for 1858 .......... 1917 17 6 Received from the Rate for 1859 .......... 5560 15 11 ——— Amount carried forward ......eccscsecnece 112 12 107 14 84 11 7478 13 £7779 9 d 3 3 3 0 0 nono 3 a i i i j b, ’ FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1858, TO AUGUST 31, 1859. 17 1858. Sept. Ist. By Balance due Heywoods & Co. ...... wlat abate diets BOTANIC GARDENS. By J. W. Birschel, Curator, 12 months Salary ....£105 0 0 VGAVOONErS! WAGES 5 50sec ssjcseae sere slesee'e » Gravel, Turf, Manure, and Cartage .......... » Stone, £33; Timber, £20 10s. 3d............ SSM ANUGSS STUDS OSC ptataya'cal oo: o\.0\e) sid To Amountibrought forward.—.....---+.:ce:nisawee visisteraeiss esse cclewlels clelac ieee eh US OMmse MES Pi FA 2 A 7. / ve F rf £7779 9 8 To Gash in the hands of the Chief Librarian, brought down.. £18 12 6% Add Sundry small items, to be accounted for, debited to the Ghiet slbranintio. fe eicate seies-« venice s ceiceeis cicities 0 ur Ombre. ,, Inhabited House duty charged, but payment deferred . 12 en6 Pee 2 a » Error in Petty Cash account of Keeper of Museum, debited tohim.. 0 0 1 £20 1 23% Examined with Books and Vouchers produced, and, with the above-mentioned exceptions, found correct. P. S. RHIND, Corporate AUDITOR. : FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1858, TO AUGUST 31, 1859. 28 & 85:02 By Amount brought forward ............+.4. sini sleietajaley sie elebalafeia’aiai otelate 5189 6 10 LENDING LIBRARIES. By W. R. Roulston, Superintendent Librarian, Salary for PO RPLOTLGN Si mreleiatatele/eisiaieuteiicisigiale!= s/ wie s\plais) eta see stela e's £120 0 O » Peter Cowell, Assistant, ditto ............ee00. Aaeaot 5616 O » James Rigby, Librarian, North District, ditto...... ocee 75° 0 0 » Boys’ Wages, £98 9s.; Extra Assistance, Writing, &c., SELON d Here: tei o'>, over ota he PRY volar aimidvsiellans.o cffe's ts.<0a alesiu.c 108 16 O 5, Cleaning Libraries, Floor-cloths, Saw-dust, &c. ........ 8110 7 » Rents, £69 2s. 6d.; Repairs, Hardy street, £10 10s. .. 7912 6 », Joiner’s, Mason’s, Painter’s, &c., Work, North Library.. 4382 8 1 3 ditto ditto South Library.. 275 18 11 » Printing Tickets, Guarantee Forms, Labels, &e. ...... 64 8 6 a Gatto” «Catalopuess.. v.. ce esceecsocsee Raters ereterd e/e'ats 197 15 0 Pa ILATLONOTY cis 'cole'n vies cies 400% eratnierartccreimetharrate cin (oles nic 8 0 2 » Expenses of Removal to Parliament Street .......... 15 2 6 » Coal, £18 8s. 9d.; Gas and Fittings, £73 6s. 2d....... 91 14 11 », Taxes, £7 8s. 10d.; Insurance, £12 7s. 6d. .......... 1916 4 » Painting Signs, &c., £17 2s. 2d.; Repairs, £1 8s. 5d... 1810 7 » Ironmongery, £3 19s.; Mats, £3 10s. 2d. ............ OES : » Press and Die, £2 15s.; Brushes, £1 18s. 10d. ...... 41310 » Water, £3 6s. 2d.; Carriage of Books, £1 2s.7d. .... 48 9 », Car Hire and Railway Fare, £1 11s. 6d.; Sweep, 4s. Pia » Desk, £1 18s,4d.; Postages, £3 Os. 10d. ...... aise 414 2 » Ink, Gum, Candles, Nails, Twine, &........... aise 013 34 » Repairs Water-pipe, Locks and Glazing, Blinds for SVUEIILOWSs COs sccorscvele avert siale chaare nie seve: eres ociadec 3 2 8 1622 9 53 BOOK ACCOUNT :— By 3,046 volumes purchased ............ £562 12 4 » Binding, Lettering, and Repairing .... 300 6 4 ———_ 862 18 8 —_—— 5 8 14 By Balance in the hands of Messrs. Heywoods & Co. ........2.eseeeeee 86 1 9 » Cash in the hands of the Chief Librarian, September 1, 1859, carried HEWN eat cls eel ercin\srcisieiel SEMPRA AMMO «cr cusl chaste s oRtRR esl o:0) ofa) opm 0 folk svchons 18 12 64 £7779 9 3 Rates of 1859 in Arrear, viz.:— BV ERbOM acta stay cic lef ieereets )cisiaie, «ls ele. vieicisieiete.cl< cle's £559 2 6 Markdale sires vo 15 BOTANIC GARDENS, PUBLIC PARKS, - AND SQUARES. During the year considerable improvements have been made in the Gardens. Two propagating houses have been erected, at an expense of about £700. A large sheet of water has been constructed in the Park ; and a pavilion has been erected, for the performance of music in the summer months. The squares and gardens in the town have been maintained in a clean and orderly condition; but great difficulty is felt from the impos- sibility of preserving evergreens and delicate shrubs alive. CASH ACCOUNT. From the account of receipts and disbursements, it will be seen that, by means of economy, a sum has been accumulated towards the fitting up and furniture of the new building, to avoid borrowing, which the ‘Committee feel to be undesirable, and wish to avoid. Signed on behalf of the Commitee, J. A. PICTON, Chairman. Ocroser 26TH, 1860. 16 RECEIPTS, AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE 1859. i.) Hdl = ART Is e Sept. 1. Cash in the hands of Messrs. Heywood & Co. .. 86 1 9 in the hands of the Chief Librarian ...... 20 1 1s in the hands of the Keeper of the Museum OMGlEE in the hands of the Curator of the Gardens 219 10% — 109 210 » received from the Rate for the year 1859 .. 1237 TEL ” ” ” » 1860 .. 5760 18 10 = 6997 19 11 eepE ones. meee es Amount carried forward ....ceeeereeereres £7107 2 9 , FROM SEPTEMBER Isr, 1859, TO AUGUST 31st, 1860. bi — BOTANIC GARDENS. £s. d. £ d. By J.W. Birschel, Curator, Salary for twelve months...... 105 0 0 Mire rabGoners’ WAGES: ooo. i tcc sec cccessvcecace aberenewa CSN thf 4 » Redemption Fund, y, of £3,800, for the purchase of 5 the Gardens, £126 13s, 4d.; Interest on Balance, g £3,166 13s. 4d., at 4 per cent., £126 13s.4d. ...... 253 6 8 _ » Propagating House, Weeks & Co., for Boilers, Tubes, &. 208 0 1 on Witter & Co., for Building, &e..... 269 9 O 4 Gravel, £12 2s, 2d.; Manure, £6 5s. 9d.; Cartage, LSS AIS Ce Rea aa ae eimare Serer d 44 11 10 5, Plants, Bulbs, ait Seeds ...... Rea aae ee cme seeenclOF., Ov Ed » Flower Pots, £26 7s.; Vase, £1 14s. ........-.cuecee 28 1 @ _», Water, £11; Surgeon’s Bill, accident to Workman, re Rae ack bet Pataay sue enV car cE Be @ memeenanranoe ARM Taxes 5... 0. oc cece cces cd acccckcc 13 5 6 » Gas, £4 8s. 2d.; Coke, £12 3s. 10d.; Coals, £47 15s.6d. 64 7 6 - » Masons’ Work, Plastering, Repairs, &c. .........:.. 64 7 0 _» Paint, Oil, &c., £13 7s.; Scan Plumbing, anil Glazing, £93 16s. 4d. gee Ween oe ae ors eg 107 3 4 _» Joiners’ Work, £13 4s. lla; , pepaieing Clock, &c., «£1 Is. 8d. aCe and Saas RK ce Sae Co canees 14 6 2 Books, £7 3s. 6d. ; ‘Binding, £1 16s, 10d.; Stationery, oC i Mishele:eiela\e nixta’sya'a's.e/< tre ales siatass 12) 8) 3 ars to Gardens, Knowsley, &c. .........cceceeeeees 315 0 » Repairing Wheels, Cart, &., £5 10s.; Recasting Bell, MN re a sia sides Ucn e Sse vaseescasecccccus 7 3 6 » Glass, £6 BOB. 5 tron Er ardios,: 25218, .acsic fas’ 783 15 4 £1032 7 0 Ges SOF TTT ett ++ +++ OK =p spoomAaF onp oousyeg ‘LT ‘ydag “6981 G VP S8eGeF G PF 88ceF P 8 91 OL eo ed - pees ABT pue qSe10qUy “ ‘OT “c GD BEUG Tree t ett tess eeeees BiguoD Jed sv coupe “ 0 0 OGOL **"***SestUeIg puB pueT Jo yunOdDe UO YsEQ “ = “OT -oacy O 0 O0G "TT*ttttttteses* puog uo dn ueye; qunomy Mg “FT “ydag 6 4 LIFT “" ert tts" -OK a spoomfeyy onp souvreg oy, “, “ydag oe e . “8G8T PS F ‘SCT . SSSSSS0805050555 ——— 1p ‘VULNOO ‘NOUSOW GNV AUVUAIT OLIGAd AANA May "1ER ‘INQOOOV IVLIAVO mt a 7 | Dy} re Pea Se Sete = : i Low MUSEUM arn atanw Za t LNINTH ANNUAL: REPORT i OF vith soni OF THE, i “MUS BOM, é AND” Gallery of 2s, : , ea Re, tah he Ht an oF THE, ty 5 Wes . BOROWeH OF LIVERPOOL, “pitesentan 4 TO ine OWN COUNCIL, : ; A { gp 4,0" . *: ee. “NOVEMBER, tee. ty \ ‘es eR NY Bee Bae N I NTH | ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE S OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MUSEUM, = AND Gallery of Arts, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, NOVEMBER, 1861. LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. vi a 0 Ne ees cca if hf NINTH OF THE COMMITTEE — OF THE 4 FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY MUSEUM, Gallery it Arts, OF THE PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, NOVEMBER, 1861. LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. ; nies ; eo pally 3 Tt de OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1861. Committee. JAMES A. PICTON, F.S.A., CHarrman. THOMAS AVISON, Drruty-CHArrMAN, R. C. GARDNER, Cuareman oF THE SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE GARDENS, WILLIAM BARRY, T. B. JOB, WILLIAM BENNETT, JOSEPH KITCHEN, WILLIAM BROWN, CHARLES MOZLEY, CHARLES T. BOWRING, DAVID RAE, WILLIAM EARLE, JAMES STEAINS, EDWARD ESTILL, JOHN BUCK SPENCE. Rey. H. H. HIGGINS, Chief Pibrarian, JOHN STUART DALTON. Sub-Hibrarian. GEORGE HUDSON. Superintendent of the Pending Pibraries. WILLIAM R. ROULSTON. Curator of the Derby Museum. THOMAS J. MOORE. ee i ne REPORT. Dorine the past year the position of the Institution has assumed a new aspect. From a temporary and circumscribed locality it has been transferred to a noble building, in a prominent and conspicuous situa- _tion, with greatly enlarged accommodation for the Reference Library and Museum. Some time after the opening necessarily elapsed before the Books could be rearranged, and the required accommodation provided. On the 3rd of December the Reference Library and Reading Room were thrown open, since which date the crowded state of the rooms has sufficiently proved the public appreciation of the efforts made for the mental culture of all classes. The results will be shewn below, under their respective heads. REFERENCE LIBRARY. An interval having necessarily intervened between the closing of the old Library and the opening of the new one, the statistics of nine months only can be given, to the close of the municipal year. The 6 issues during that period are as under, besides ies and Periodicals. Classification. Volumes, a Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics ...... ssccee 10483 50 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, ea. pizisinels 9954 AT Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c....... Seteteters 5211 25 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &c. 19906 94 History and! Biopraphy . .cis<~ itv cre +scic os .cseee sos 25018 118 Lopopraphiy and cAmtiq ities ate ole wisisisrse /ssslavee'e ares “0 4573 21 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ...........e00 eee 19003 90 Miscellancons Witeratare ceric 2 tscs scmsisince rele seinee 74583 353 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ...........22eeeee0% 1762 8 Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics.... 1192 6 Education, Logic, Language, &c. ...... 200-2 sseeeees 6704 32 Poetry and Dramatic Literature .......... fiinistetstctotste 16110 76 Worksiot imagination, aes. cs snns be camear nee eee 96614 457 Clasmicalaliteratnepe mented icles ae teeters vaineaie ties 1286 6 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference .... 5018 23 OPAL ac capha oe 297417 1406 The daily issues for the previous year were 682, shewing an increase of 728. Several circumstances are worthy of note in connection with this tabulated statement. It may be remarked that the issues have more than doubled during the last year. Whilst this has been the case, the proportionate demand for literature of the higher class has steadily increased. It is beginning to be admitted by the public that a great Library, common to all classes, is one of the greatest boons which any com- munity can enjoy. The successful study of any subject usually requires access to collections far beyond the reach of persons in ordinary circumstances, and which few, excepting public libraries, could be expected to possess. This is evinced by the demand for high-class works on Practical Mechanics, Railway Engineering, Shipbuilding, Mathematics, and Art in all its branches. Music also has proved a great source of attraction, for copying out and reference. The Reading-room, though large, is sometimes overcrowded, from four to five hundred persons being frequently present at one time. A portion of the Reading-room has been set apart for females, the issues being about 40 volumes per day. A Room has also been provided for the use of Students who require several volumes at a time. The Patent Specifications, of which the a Me) le 7 7 Library possesses the entire series, have been arranged in a separate apartment on the upper floor. During the year, 2,528 volumes have been added to the Library, viz., 1,725 by purchase, 814 by donation, 448 by the Commissioners of Patents, and 46 volumes of parliamentary papers; there has also been purchased the entire series of the Ordnance Geological Survey, consisting of 318 maps of Great Britain and Ireland, and 40 volumes of explanations; and the valuable donation from the British and Foreign Bible Society, of the translations of the Holy Scriptures into 133 languages, making in all 142 volumes, has been received ; making the present contents of the Library 33,981 volumes, placed under the following classification : — 1860. Additions. Total 1861. Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics ...... 2158 234 2392 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &¢....... 892 46 938 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c... 1580 176 1706 Science and the Arts, Architecture, &..... 2645 592 3237 History and Biography ........eseee00- 5103 316 5419 Topography and Antiquities ............ 1373 103 1476 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ........ 2258 141 2399 Miscellaneous Literature............000. 5541 346 5887 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ........ 2968 148 3111 Commerce, Social Statistics, &c....... sinfers 274 18 292 Education, Logic, Language, &c. ........ 372 54 426 Poetry and Dramatic Literature.......... 1493 68 1561 Works of Imagination ......... Micenttias « 3749 177 3926 Classical Literature ............ccee sees 153 » 15 168 @eraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of HRCLGVONGE. wa A celdinsipiclale mis cielo sie ajs,6 + 944 99 1048 31453 2528 35981 MUSEUM. The transfer of the Collections from Duke Street has occupied a large portion of the past year. The danger arising from damp has delayed until very recently the removal of the Natural History Collec- tions. ‘The fitting-up of the rooms has required much time and a large outlay. These circumstances combined have delayed the opening, which has at length been effected, and, from the number of visitors, the Museum appears very attractive. The upper floor has been fitted up with wall and table cases for the Derby Museum, and a similar arrangement is in progress for the lower floor. The Collection of Casts from the antique has been placed in the large central hall. The Hall of Science and Inventions is nearly complete. The Lecture-room and Class-rooms are beginning to be made available for scientific and literary purposes. A School of Science, principally for the working-classes, has been inaugurated, under very favourable auspices. The building is thus being made available to the fullest extent for the intellectual improvement of the community. The following donations have been received during the year :— A Lion; by Mr. Mander. ~ The Skeleton of an Alpaca; by Alfred Higginson, Esq. Two Ostriches, a Rhea, Two Porcupines, Two Monkeys, a Seal, and a Pelican, &c.; by Mr. Hulse. A Tapir, Coati, Three Monkeys, and Four Serpents; by Mr. Newby. Three Mammals and Five Birds, from Australia; by C. Aspinall, Esq. A pair of Ibex Horns, a Shark’s Jaw, &c.; by Captain Keane. The Skull and Horns of an Indian Buffalo; by Captain Sharp. An Egg of the Little Auk ( Alea alle) ; by Dr. D. Walker. A Nest of the Banana Bird; by Messrs. Walthew and Cuthbert. A Black-shouldered Peacock ; by W. H. Grimmer, Esq. A Genet and Two Falcons, from Victoria, West Africa; by S. B. Jackson, Esq. The Nest of an Indian Weaver Bird; by Captain Mackay. A large Crocodile, from Jamaica; by Captain Griffiths. 9 Eight Reptiles, from Ceylon, and a Sponge, from Savannah; by H. Duckworth, Esq. A Gecko, from Moulmein; by F. Holme, Esq. A Blind-fish and Crustacean, from the Mammoth Caves of Ken- tucky, Seven Fossil Footprints of Birds, from Connecticut, and a fine Coral; by Captain Anderson (R.M.S. “ Europa”). Six Graining, from the River Alt; by James Reston, Esq. Two Dog-fish; by Dr. Collingwood. A Tiger Shark, Pearl Shark, a Saw-fish, and other fish, from Madras; by Arnold Baruchson, Esq. Twenty Blue Roach; by the Karl of Derby. Two living fresh-water Turtles (Trionyx ferox), a King Crab, Bottle of Snakes and Fish, numerous marine Invertebrata, collected and preserved by himself; a small series of Minerals, from New Bruns- ; wick, living Mollusca and Anemones, from the same, and the Model of a Sitka Canoe; presented by Captain Mortimer, ship “ Florida.” Two Thousand Five Hundred Shells; by Miss Ellen Yates. A specimen of Squilla stylifera; by the Bishop of Mauritius. A Group of Balani, specimens of Janthina and their Rafts, Three Fish, from the Indian Ocean, several Shells, and Two Sponges; by R. Keen, Esq. Several specimens of Trepang, from Borneo, and specimens illustra- tive of the production and uses of Lac; by F. Moore, Esq. Two Thousand specimens of Coleoptera; by Charles Melly, Esq. _. A Wasp Nest and Snake; by Captain Cox. A fine specimen of the Organ Coral, a collection of Gorgonias, Five Cases of Insects, &c.; by J. O. W. Fabert, Esq. A collection of Zoophytes, from Bootle; by Edgar Fletcher, Esq. Six Fossil Bones, from the Pleistocene Beds, and Three other Fossils; by G. H. Morton, Esq. A large Boulder, from Hackins Hey; by J. A. Picton, Esq. Two Casts of Cheirotherium Footprints, from Stourton and Saxony; by A. Higginson, Esq. One Hundred Scottish Rocks; by John Aiken, Esq. A large Stalactite, from Worcestershire; by Mr. Hobbs. Sixty-eight specimens of Devonian Fossils, chiefly corals, cut and polished ; by — Pengelly, Esq. A block of Lava; from Mount Hecla; by David Gladstone, Esq. A fine Group of Magilus, from the Kooria Mooria Islands, and several Janthina; by Captain Jinman. RB 10 A series of samples of Canadian Timber ; by — Dobell, Esq. A larger series of the same ; by Hon. Philip Van Koughnet, Commis- sioner of Crown Lands, Quebec. A large collection of Egyptian Antiquities, Mummies, &c.; by William Crosfield, Esq. Spears, Shield, Cross-bow, and Arrows, from Arracan; by J. H. Groos, Esq. A Box of Geological specimens, Birds, Reptiles, &c., from Malta ; by Dr. Adams, 22d Regiment. Sundry Fossil Mammalian Teeth, from Cefn Cave, by Misses Southern. Three Camboja Coins; by William Brown, Esq. A Votive Tablet, by Roscoe, from the foundation of Birchfield House; by Mr. Thomas Kaye. A large Canoe, from Malabar, by Captain Mackay. The Rostrum of a Saw-fish; by Captain Farley. Four Fish, Two Birds, and Marine specimens (Biphorus, &c.) ; by Captain Carmichael. Minor donations have been received from Messrs. Lecker, W. B. Greetham, J Allen, E. T. Higgins, Cope, Barrett, J. Buck Lloyd, A. White, Alexander, W. A. Slater, Boulton, and Bartlett. PURCHASES. Thirty-four specimens of Birds and Mammals, including a young specimen of the Greenland Whale, five feet in length. Fifty-eight specimens of Fish, including several specimens of the Electric Eel, and a fine British example of the Opah, or King Fish, a species of great rarity. Eighty-two specimens of Mollusca, Crustacea, and Radiata, including a very fine example of the rare Pentacrinus Caput-Meduse, from the Bay of Honduras, and of which not more than a dozen specimens are known to have been captured. Sixty specimens of Fossils, Minerals, &c., including a fine series of Agates, from China. Thirty Skeletons of Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles. EXCHANGES. Several important additions have been made by exchange, of which the following are the principal :— — il Thirty-seven species of Fish, Seventeen of Reptiles, and Twenty-six of Radiata and Shells, and living specimens of the remarkable Horse- shoe Crab, or King Crab ( Limulus), of North America; from Professor Agassiz, Cambridge, Massachusetts. One Hundred and Thirty Fossils; from the Royal Mineralogical Museum of Dresden. A fine specimen of a rare British Sea Urchin (Cidaris papillata), and an Axolotl, from Guiana; from Queen's College, Belfast. A Box of Insects and other specimens; from H. Denny, Esq., Philosophical Museum, Leeds. A living specimen of the American Proteus (Menobranchus maculosus) ; from the Warrington Free Public Museum. Sixty species of Fish, from Madeira, have been obtained through the kind offices of J. P. G. Smith and J. Yate Johnson, Esgqrs. Exchanges are also in negotiation with the Oxford University Museum, through the kind offices of Dr. Collingwood. LENDING LIBRARIES. This portion of the Institution is’ still progressive, as the following statistics will shew — NuMBER OF VOLUMES LENT DURING THE YEAR. North District Tabrary 04 2 2.ccctes ose tele ce.eh cele eros 247126 Somthy Distinct Ea brary seis visreys wiclsiaid)cin sietaisne cieiersiers oie’ 242773 Motel TSStes re rscete ds UGS cdicewte 3 es 489899 Increase over the previous Year..........22-2s000-: 26187 These numbers are large, but might be indefinitely increased did means permit. With the present staff and arrangements, the maximum has been reached, and it has been found absolutely necessary to limit the number of readers to nine thousand, filling up vacancies as they occur. From the commencement in October, 1853, to the present time, 30,913 persons have, for longer or shorter periods, enjoyed the privilege of borrowing books, while, so orderly has been their behaviour, that not a single individual has had his Ticket of Membership withdrawn for misconduct. That the Libraries are largely used by the parties for whom they were primarily intended, a glance at the occupations of the borrowers, as given by themselves, will shew, classified under the following heads : — North. South. Total. Merchants’ and Shopkeepers’ Apprentices, Office Lads, UG SENOOINOVAIa (a aictnrat: nja.sbte eis ni a\elsicoe'w chic e ser cers 1187 1003 2190 Mechanics, Labourers, Warehousemen, and Police Officers 1662 1060 2722 Clerks, Shopmen, and others employed in Shops ...... 467 630 1097 Teachers, Pupil Assistants, and Scripture Readers .... 114 117 231 Shopkeepers, and others engaged in business on their OND DCCOUNG, Vojeie:c) 0 ors vintatetate'e win! a¥0i eie'e's 6p inlele! vieie Aieiwte 93 138 231 Merchants, Agents, and Accountants ..............-- 98 107 205 Professional Men and Students ...........eeeseeceees 32 24 56 Business not ascertained (principally Females) ........ 784 1157 1941 DORAL Cate indiotevecataiate 4437 4236 8673 es 13 Males, 6,771; females, 1,902. ‘here are 2,901 borrowers between 14 and 21 years of age, a period of life when impressions for good or evil are readily made, and character is generally formed. It is therefore peculiarly gratifying to find so large a number of young persons availing themselves of the opportunities here afforded for self-cultivation, and this fact is in itself a most hopeful sign for the future. There are 37 blind persons thankfully availing themselves of the privilege of borrowing books in Moon's embossed type, and during the year 711 volumes of works of this character have circulated among them. The Committee have recently ordered a number of miscellaneous books in the raised type for their especial benefit. The borrowers at present using the Libraries reside within the following distances of the Branch at which they obtain books — North. SEES ELEY oe, fl hon wean Mem OEE aooe 2427 Mr VeRD VEG Weegee abe lenin oir aiterevdioreiarw's +> 1657 One Mile anda Half ...............- 225 Two Miles and upwards .............+- 128 Fatal risiscisel iti. deat! we 4437 South. 1810 1708 AT7 241 — 4236 Total. 4237 3365 702 369 | From this it appears that seven-eighths of the readers reside within the radius of a mile of the Library at which they are borrowers. 3,121 volumes have been added to the collection in the past year, and 98 volumes of superfluous duplicates withdrawn from the stock. In selecting books for these Lending Libraries, the great aim the Committee keep steadily in view is, to provide the working-man not merely with the means of self-instruction, but with healthful and innocent recreation for his leisure hours at his own fireside. Tn a word, their motto is, “ Improve a man’s taste, if possible, but don’t starve him, by 4 endeavouring to cram him with what he cannot relish.” The books and borrowers are thus distributed :— ; Y Volumes 4 Manan tient eee 14416 rs South District ...... LS, | ES Ae ee 15283 PBrtalente DOG: s:o9% s:0. 50 29699 serene Borrowers. 4437 8673 The North Branch has this year taken the lead of the South. The number of borrowers has considerably increased. This is easily accounted _ for by the rapid growth of the town northward, and the transference of the Timber Trade from the South end to the new North Docks. . The cost of replacing works worn out in the service up to the present 14 time averages £11 1s. 4d. per annum for each Branch, a small amount, considering the vast circulation, and the varieties of hands and homes into which the books are taken, coupled with the fact that, out of 29,699 volumes in the Libraries, 13,078 volumes were purchased secondhand, and a considerable number of these were well worn when admitted, some having been in Circulating Libraries before. At the same time, it can scarcely be expected that so small an average expense, under this head, can be maintained. Four books have been irrecoverably iost during the year. The gross loss in eight years amounts to £2 1s. 7d. 59 books have been injured or lost while in the hands of borrowers, and replaced by them or their sureties. Such facts speak for themselves, as they show unmistakably how the Libraries are appreciated by the community. During the 810 days the Libraries have been open for business, 359,739 persons applied to have their books exchanged ; or an average of about 1,160 per diem. It is pleasing to be able to record that several Free Libraries have adopted the arrangements here in use, together with the mode of book registry, which is found from experience to be both simple and effective. BOTANIC GARDENS, PUBLIC PARKS, AND SQUARES. Under the management of the present Curator, the Botanic Garden has been greatly improved. A typical arrangement of the Botanical Orders and Genera, on the natural system, has been carried out, affording a valuable means of instruction to the student of Botany. The range of plant-houses has been painted and repaired during the year ; but it is to be feared that, owing to natural decay, a very large outlay for their rebuilding will have to be incurred before long. The park and squares have been kept in as good order as circum- stances would permit; but the atmosphere of Liverpool is peculiarly unfavourable to vegetable life within its limits. CASH ACCOUNT. From the annexed accounts of Receipts and Payments, an unfavour- able inference might be drawn, at first sight, as to the pecuniary position of the institution, the debt due to the bankers being £10,701 12s. 8d. Such an inference would, however, be erroneous. The current expendi- ture for the year has been strictly kept within the limits of the rate authorised by the Council. Circumstances over which the Committee had no control have led to this accumulation of debt, which, however, there are ample assets to meet. During the year, £1,695 9s. 10d. have been paid in fittings for the Museum, and £1,563 8s. 0d. for fittings for the Library. Towards this outlay, £3,000 will be contributed by Mr. William Brown. There is also a sum of £6,678 18s. 6d. due from the rate, which is withheld, owing to a legal dispute. The building in Duke Street will, it is expected, realise over £3,000; thus showing resources sufficient to discharge the present debt, and, it is hoped, to complete the fittings. The transfer to the new building has widely extended the capabilities and usefulness both of the Library and Museum—the former having doubled the number of its readers, and the latter having largely increased in area and extent. This must, of necessity, lead to considerably increased expenditure, unless the institution, which has been opened with so much éclat, and is regarded as one of the chief glories of Liverpool, is to be crippled in its usefulness. The Committee appeal confidently to the Council and the public of Liverpool to afford them that generous support which the necessity and importance of the case so imperatively demand. 16 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE 1860. £s. a £s. d. Sept. 1. Cash in the hands of Messrs. Heywood & Co. .. 607 15 0 ,, in the hands of Chief Pabrarian../. ss a. .62s 41 4 7 ,» in the hands of Superintendent of Lending WSDYATICS) Gc teselatess sos « «vinin' ie ele s'sn ie lere Seer — 653 19 7 » received from the Rate for the year 1860.. 974 5 7 r a = oe 18612) S000) 20 — | Ove ean, » received from Messrs. Brown, Shipley & Co., being part of the donation of £1000 pre- sented to the Free Public Library by Joseph Shipley, Esq., of Brandywine, Delaware, United States of America .... 303 10 3 es Amount carried forward ......eyeeeeereeeeress £2231 15 5 FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER Isr, 1860, TO AUGUST $list, 1861. By Balance due to Messrs. Heywood & Co., 31st of August, 1860, on REAP TENN A CCIE Ai ate tea eraisira/a1 [nicl e'a!ale\n #)xvelafeiele) isle sie eis, 9,s/ele; Parmele sere BOTANIC GARDENS. , By Redemption Fund, y5th of £3,800, for the purchase of the Gardens, £126 13s. 4d., Interest on Balance, £3,040, at 4 per cent., £121 12s............cceeeee £248 5 4 > J. S. Tyerman, Curator, Salary at £105 per annum .... 112 3 9 >, Gardeners’ Wages ..........e00-- Rayatayatsiniats cainiccce 622 7 0 > sand and Moss, £1 1ls.; Birch Binding and Twine, £110s.; Swan, Geese, £1 10s. ..........0..2008. 411 0 >> Insurance, £4 2s. 6d.; Taxes, £7 18s. 6d.; Water, £1010s, 2211 0 » Plants, £44 3s. 1d.; Seeds, £16 3s. 2d.; Flower Pots, LE) GH6(75 BBB 4UAARGRORG Goaismoncoouar esse —) oe Wie 9°09 3 Spades, Scythes, &c., £8 16s. 3d.; Ironwork, £21 19s. 2d.; lesem sili she OM. ware sileicis'an a4 » Furniture for Lodge, £5 16s.; Advertising for Curator, JSS TMS Wht Se 5 25860 DRO Oe Gd eee SOO DO oETe Ofer 813 6 5, Railway Fare, ex-Curator, £8; Books, £13 19s. 6d.; EVAR AaO eteO NMOS OOM New. talole slarw Slate cla aie) si 0% 0:0 ee/u0 23 9 0 >, Drain Tiles, £1 8s. 6d.; Paint and Oil, £1 Os. 8d.; : Birch, £1] 8s. ......... a ee BHR Be acarect ears Salta 2 », Cistern and Slate Labels, £5 16s.; Carriages to Squares, POM PUA ah di atau A aMeyot etic, « mtey avateeeeiePerelcia|© AS ls Sys addin 8 8 0 »» Gravel, £39 7s. 4d.; Soil, £49s.11d.; Repairing Clock,12s. 44 9 3 » Repairing Water Pipes, &c., £8 18s. 2d.; Stationery, SOU BL Eso ae (OD 307.0 SERS e IER CIC CIRe IE: Siw sfeeiatias 1010 2 > Coke, £53 8s. 9d.; Gas and Repairs, £4 1s. lid.; Coals, 201) Gaertner patty Als eh caer Mr eras Ase 68 15 8 >, Mason and Plasterers’ Work, £39 12s.; Joiners’ Work, BATS Re en's aatcaadeads, es Ce cues te haat 03.19 8 » Plumbing, Glazing, &e., £54 6s. 9d.; S Bantadé: £7 16s. 8d.; ; REITs OLL9 GS. Tete Lele mens «ces oe hale teheeles 211 9 6 PETTY DISBURSEMENTS :— By Cleaning Library, £5 6s.; Sand, 12s.; Gum, ls. 8d.; SRPMS RS cle dicle ace oreis/ aT s st vl croke ‘hale letletertaiors 6 6) bes » Carriage of Plants, £2 2s.; Sweeping Chimneys, 9s.; PR CMP ASE OU -20% demiwtaiaiaiciere/ dere elsia/siarae dave : $314 9 5, Box of Compound, 3s.; Brushes, Soap, &c., 10s. 7d.; Oil, 103d.; Indian Corn, lds. 94d.....,.......-. DSLOR 'S » Rat Poison, 1s.; Postages, 8s. 8d.; Gas Tar, 2s. 4d.; Files, &e., 6s.; Grass Seeds, 2s. 6d. ........4.-. ki OF 6 » Pencils, 1s.; Repairing Tools, 3s.; Travelling Ex- penses, 2s, 6d.; Twine, 6s. 3d.; Car Hire, 1s. 6d. O14 3 Amount carried forward 2.0... bees e ew ee cc ccee Cc 17 Em ade 2038 4 5 1568 10 | £3606 14 6 18 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE 7 Eat pra To Amount brought forward .......... PR See CHE AS aA GOb Oc 2231 15 5 Amount carried forward ....ccceeeeceeeeecnnes £2231 15 5 FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER Isr, 1860, TO AUGUST 31sr, 1861. 19 eee — £ 8. By Amount brought forward .......seeseeseeee er eeeees rN We Uoler 3606 14 6 DERBY MUSEUM. SALARIES, WAGES, &c. :— By J. T. Moore, Keeper, Salary 12 months (£180 per AUMUND ie eas aloraiee's|ois wee seis sos ocles aalea'ss waives BLS 10° 0 » FE. Kirby, Assistant, ditto ....... ese ee eee eee eeeees 80 0 0 ,, Wages to Assistants, Charwomen, Stuffers, &....... 433 19 9 y» Uniform to Assistants. i......... eee e eee ee ee eenees 18 4 0 STOCK AND FITTINGS :— By Specimens Purchased, £144 16s. 6d.; Stuffed and Set-up; S161 4s. Od... cccceccccceccceevecs 306 1 3 ,», Glass-case, Trays, &c., £97 4s. 9d.; Ironwork, &c., SR De Cela alelale wale nis; <>. «dia (o clu civain Totereia'e’eh ate 112 14 2 ,, Re-gilding Picture Frames, &c., £25 8s. 6d.; Glass, Shades, Bottles, &c., £34 Os. 2d....seeeeeseeeee 59 8 8 » Thermometer, 18s.; Tools, £3 2s. 6d.; Stencil, 15s. ; Harthenware, 138. 4d.....002- ceeceecessceene ¥ 5 810 », Hose, £6 2s. Od.; Timber, £18 11s. 10d,; Cork, 12s. 25 5 10 » Tanks, Zinc, &c., £16 5s. 7d.; Buckets, Brushes, &c., #4 lbs. 9d.; Lamps, 108/.cccc eds ececnncescee. SI 4 CURRENT EXPENSES :— By Insurance, £59 1s. 9d; Methylated Spirit, £9 2s.6d. 68 4 3 5» Coals, £28 2s. 6d.; Coke, £12 14s.5d; Gas, £18 0s.2d. 5817 1 » Stationery, £14 16s. 5d.; Eyes for Specimens, £41s.2d, 1817 7 ,» Plumbing, Glazing, &c., £8 1s. 9d.; Mats, £9 18s, 4d; Flannel, £1 14s. 4d... Spiniciesi« 19 14 5 », Paints, Brushes, Wadding, Tow, aan ‘ee 2 6s. 7d.; Postages, £2 lds. 9d..... Gretta mateinte aleve’ sie 8 2 4 -,, Arseniated Soap, &., £5 4s. 7d.; French Polishing, £2 19s. Od... ..... cons 4:, Qapssod SARE AGES bac’ 10 3 7 5 Collecting Fossils, &c., and Travelling Expenses..... 2119 4 5, Carriage, Cartage, and Porterage; Removing Speci- mens, Statuary, &C. 01... eee cece reece cence 46 1 2 ,, Photographic Chemicals, £6 15s. 1ld.; Cleaning Models, Statuary, &c., £20 7s. 2d...........ees OF. Sod 1514 6 8 » Paid for Fittings for the Museum................. 1695 9 10 — 38209 16 6 Amount carried forward....... id oranieahdere tiers £6816 11 0 20 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE £8) Ade 223115 1 Amount brought forward.......0. ccseee cerereces es cercee euenes sic late Amount carried forward oc -ccacass cee cscersas £2231 15 5 ao FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER Isr, 1860, TO AUGUST 31st, 1861. 21 £. ig. Gs By Amount brought forward... .......050-ccceesccoescecscenece ees 6816 11 O REFERENCE LIBRARY. SALARIES, WAGES, &c. :— By J. Stuart Dalton, Chief Librarian, Salary 12 months.. £180 0 0 », George Hudson, Sub-Librarian, ditto(£100perannum) 95 0 0 » Wages to Assistants, Porters, and Boys............ 25417 8 » Uniform Clothing, £8 2s. 3d.; Cleaning the Rooms, £94 4s, Od...... Matty acre ck gar csiata ha cuca wate exege Lee LOO CURRENT EXPENSES :— By One Year’s Interest on Loan of £500, at 43 per cent., £21 5s.0d.; One Year’s Interest on Loan of £315, at 4 per cent., £12 12s. Od.; One Year’s Interest on Loan of £5,000, at 42 per cent., £237 10s.0d.. 271 7 O » Insurance, £59 1s. 10d.; Coals and Coke, £45 12s. Beers Ss LA RGR S Ose. sclee sie seine rere/ciqcawiee 250 13 2 », Rents and Repairs, &c., Houses in Duke Street..... 78 11 0 » Gratuities: Workmen, £20; Librarian, £21; Porter,£5 46 0 0 », Assistant, Writing Catalogues, £27; Removing Books, " EPO MOU. Fe ad ee tela sO alee cliciv) » \arniesee we aie, 47 1 0Q » Printing, £51 2s. Od.; Stationery and Advertising, PUAN Miche ceed ch seattle tel sels al sites vicieyesegue 73 2 8 », Repairs, Brushes, Forwarding Patents, &c., &c...... 6 8 9 », Carriage of Books, &c., £11 1s. 6d.; Sundry Miscel- laneous Expenses, £8 19s. 6d........ ..eeeeeeee 20 1 O FITTING UP LIBRARY, &c. :— By Kamptulicon, £45 18s. 3d.; Clock, £12; Flag, £7 ls. 6419 38 » Bookcase, £18; Hygrometers, £5 5s.; Mats, £517s.2d. 29 2 2 » Picture Frames, Re-gilding, &c., £80 19s. 6d.; Joiners’ DON Kp LORS A Avieh cies) ateheisnis eleilcisie/e Thole muaseors 169 12 1 » Papering Board Room, &€¢., &......00 wesc es weeeee 24 9 6 1718 11 6 » Bookcases, Shelving, Gallery Staircase, &c. £908 18 0 » Desks, Tables, Forms, &c., Reading Rooms 405 10 6 », Chairs, Tables, Stand, &c., £191 11s. Od.; Carpets, Curtains, &.,..... £57 3s.6d, 248 14 6 — 1563 8 3276 14 6 Deduct Received in aid of Rate, viz.:— Discounts, &c., £3 Os. 9d.; on account of Fixtures, S1; Printing, £1..°..--.... “Oboe nae naieteiens 5 0 9 3271 13 BOOK ACCOUNT :— By 1,725 Volumes of Books Purchased..... £958 6 0 » 54 Volumes (Shipley Donation of £1,000) 303 10 38 » Binding, Lettering, and Repairing...... 196 3 2 — 145719 5 ————_ 4729 138 2 Amount Carried fOFWATd © occ csiccaccccvccccces £11546 4 2 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MUSEUM RATE 22 Heer To Amount brought forward ........cceccecccnsccesenceccccs a 2231 15 5 5, Balance Due Messrs. A. Heywood, Sons, and Co,.... £10701 12 8 Less in the hands of the Chief Librarian £15 0 0 » in the hands of the Superintendent of the Lending Librarian........ 5 0 O 5 in the hands of the Curator of the Botanie GaTGewss..ccsso-ce ses 118 7 — PH Bid af 10679 14 1 on / F =f f £12911 9 6 17th October, 1861. Examined and found correct, P. S. RHIND, Avoprror. oh FUND, FROM SEPTEMBER Isr, 1860, TO AUGUST 31st, 1861. 23 £s. d. By Amount brought forward...........-eeeeeeees PAE Meier tineneacr 11546 4 2 LENDING LIBRARIES. By W. RB. Roulston, Superintendent, Salary 12 months.... 135 0 0 », Peter Cowell, Assistant, £70; J. Rigby, North Library, £85, ditto..... ior pater Hoe eis eles 155 0 0 », Printing Catalogues, &c., £78 9s. 3d. ; Biss, “t15 138. 2d. 94 2 5 » Gas, £35 17s. 6d.; Goals, £22 10s. ; Rent, £29 17s.. 88 4 6 » Joiners’ Work, £19 12s. 5d.; Painting, &c., £14; Repairs, £21 13s. 2d.. apoE .55 5 7 » Flags for Opening Day, £4 ‘Lbs. 8d.; Watse,: £2 1S aS PPALONCTY,AGLY 88. 2d). cle secisecse cnie cose ucoves 18 17 10 » Coal Boxes, 13s.; Brushes, £2 1ls. ld.............. 3 4 1 649 14 5 >, Boys’ Wages, £123 13s. Od.; BCars Libraries, SEO Mads Atluisveles are dalvisn ainsi a ideeeiesieis(alais's aia LOQn rere 4 » Floor Cloths, Sawdust, Blacklead, Ko, Pacaoclks oAScSACeoS 119 11 » ink, Gum, Twine, Candles, &c., £1 Os. 8d.; Carriage of Books. £2 4s. 1d.; Paslagea, £3' 19s. Sd......06 7 4 0 » sweeping Chimneys, &c., 12s. 6d.; Soap, Washing Blinds, &c., 19s. 7d.......000-. privalawhstssierse te a | » Travelling Expenses, £2 1s. 6d.; Bune 3s; : White. washing, 5s.; Rings, 2s. 6d...... plafetatainieYainte alata 212 0 » Assistant, aN I, Catalogue, £8 16s. Od. ; Heirs, £3 17s. 11d.. stocec feos cobeds visedeopeay. ae! 736 1 8 BOOK ACCOUNT :— By 4,200 Volumes Purchased............. £58419 9 » Binding, Lettering, and Repairing...... 269 3 9 » Tickets, Voucher Cases, &............ ADTs — 89710 9 1633 12 5 Deduct Received in aid of Rate, viz. :— Fines Received at the North Library for Detention of Books, &...... -- £66 0 9 Ditto; South Library.......)..c.c0cee Sl 7 40 Catalogues Sold, £80 16s. 8d.: Waste Wapler, £1 10s. Od... cseiecis ceca. oe 82 6 8 Received for Tickets & their Renewals 38 12 8 — 268 7 1 — 1365 5 4 £12911 9 PROWITED oe ee 15 JUL. i898 24 9 8T $1007 IL 9 Gass GV. 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LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. RQEZA ee h DONC Cera cow . 1 wes pe 5 Wd we « | ae rs JA . pe ” ms “ aon y . ¢ ai < : adn] . ay 3 F mi ; { - pee ; , 4 fe em . ree a y f x \ . ; : 4 meet i Te ae te 4 7 bs, - ‘ Liameaicy . é Wee ' Cet ae wwthe ¢ . ‘ . _ @ ‘ M4 f - “y é — ‘ Piaaisa 2 toed rN o Bing . ew 4 2 ‘ pe se FE, = ; ron) 7 é teed - - , ver No ’ a ys — ‘ eat 2 : ti) ln i ries < ? af 4 ‘ = 5 - - wy 1 oe vi ‘ ; ne oA * x “ ee, “ ‘ - Ee) War font : ee bs ee en i > fhe ; i | P fi ‘ a4 * Tiss > a ,. Ungeat Us r-~* , ~ < <1 g " nf : cc , we “ 5 5 = . \ os ten vioged = ‘ See ati es sf: rs owt ; ry “ . = ; ht 4 ' 4 7s | 4 wi} , ry ‘ - Fz ' me “ ‘we as ”. tea ‘ cae YM > hs te . = rn ea? © TENTH ANNUAL REPORT y OF THE COMMITTEE or THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MUSEUM, AND GALLERY OF ARTS, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, NOVEMBER, 1862. LIVERPOOL: PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, LORD STREET. goes #4 %. 2: a ¥. ss a ie eo he ils” bial OFFICERS: AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1862. Committee. JAMES A. PICTON, F.S.A., CHarrman. THOMAS AVISON, F.S.A., Deputy-Cuarrman. R. C. GARDNER, CHarrman oF THE SuB-CoMMITTEE oF THE GARDENS, WILLIAM BARRY, | JOSEPH KITCHEN, WILLIAM BENNETT, CHARLES MOZLEY, CHARLES T. BOWRING, DAVID RAE, WILLIAM EARLE, JAMES STEAINS, EDWARD ESTILL, JOHN BUCK SPENCE, T. B. JOB, LIEUT.-COL. WILLIAM BROWN, REV. H. H. HIGGINS. Chief Pibrarian. JOHN STUART DALTON. ; Sub-Hibrarian, GEORGE HUDSON. Superintendent of the Pending Pibraries, WILLIAM R. ROULSTON. Curator of the Derby Musenm. THOMAS J. MOORE. REPORT. In presenting to the Council their tenth Annual Report, the Com- mittee have pleasure in stating that every department under their management is in efficient working order. Owing to changes arising out of the extension of the Museum and Library, the past year is the first in which every part of the Institution has been able to meet the growing requirements of the public. The extent of benefit, physical, intellectual, and moral, diffused through the community by means of the Gardens, Park, Central and Lending Libraries, and Museum, it would be difficult to over-estimate. It is satisfactory to find that these means of recreation and improvement are duly estimated by the inhabitants, and that a growing interest is felt in their success. REFERENCE LIBRARY. q During the past year 456,372 volumes have been issued and returned, being an increase of 59,816 compared with the previous twelve months. In connection with this large general issue, it may be stated that upwards of 500 volumes have frequently been given out in less than two hours, the average being 1,612 volumes per day. The Reading-room still continues to be crowded, particularly in the evening, when from 400 to 500 readers are frequently present at one time. It is gratifying to add that no particular complaint has had to be made of their general demeanour, or of any injury to the books issued. A large and increasing demand has been observed for _ works on subjects connected with America, International Law, the - Modern Languages, Musical Composition, Decorative Art, and the various branches of the Building Trades, while works on Archi- tecture, Shipbuilding, Engineering, and the Mechanical Arts, have 6 been much more inquired for than in any previous year since the opening of the Library. Increased interest has also been noticed on subjects connected with the Physical Sciences, especially among the younger readers, many of whom are students belonging to the School of Science. The following is a Classified List of the Books issued during the last twelve months, exclusive of Magazines and other Periodicals :-— Classification. Volumes. seen aging Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics .............++. 15066 53 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &....... 150338 53 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c. ............ 7209 25 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &e. 26819 95 History and Biography... ..cscccesecccsssccscceseee 40029 141 Topography and Antiquities... ......cceevececscceres 7047 25 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ......eeeeeeee.5+. 27632 98 Miscellaneous Literature ........ pp aiceiette iota siale.c;eimtels 117820 416 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics........,.ceeeeeeeee 3756 13 Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statisties.... 2787 id Education. Logic, Language, &e.........+.4- daa Sees LEO 36 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ............+. s4dc08 22534 80 Works of Imagination ............. Satara tre ial wvaieve te . 150234 531 RO LARA CHL HLEEAETENN clo\alelete)atwie sielelaiel otel=eiaisin'= (ofn'aln)e sa 2799 10 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Wor ks of Reference .... 7249 26 OGM scicleemsicelssasice! 200005 1612 During the year 1,541 volumes have ee added to the Library, viz., 1,282 by ae eae 84 by donation, 38 Parliamentary Papers, and 137 from the Commissioners of Patents, making the present contents of the Library 36,522 volumes, placed under the following heads :— Classification. 1861. Increase. 1862, * Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics........ 2392 149 2541 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &. ...... 938 35 973 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c... 1706 81 1787 Science and the Arts, Architecture, &e,.... 3237 259 3496 History and Biography ...... Seenod.oe Pee OeLS 225 5644 Topography and Antiquities.............. 1476 102 1578 Geography, with Voyages and Travels .... 2399 74 2473 Miscellaneous Literature ....-......+..06. 5887 222 6109 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics.......... 3111 118 3229 Commerce, Social Statistics, &e. .......... 292 15 307 Education, Logic, Language, &c. ........4 426 43 469 Poetry and Dramatic Literature .......... 1561 48 1609 Works of Imagination .........-.-.-.... 93926 120 4046 Glassigal Paterature Fe eiele cp ieilewie's cine s wine's 168 2 170 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference..,...... Piatareale celetessseiaetelie cixietale 1043 48 1091 83981 1541 36522 7 It has been the intention of the Committee to fit up one of the upper rooms of the Library for the suitable display of the Biblical Collection, consisting of the donation from the British and Foreign Bible Society. of the Translations of Holy Scripture into 133 Languages ; various versions and rare editions which have been obtained by donation and purchase; commentaries and illustrations of the Bible, with specimens illustrative of the natural history, anti- quities, and customs of the countries of the Hast. This design has been postponed from want of funds, but will be resumed whenever it may be found practicable. MUSEUM. Owing to the causes mentioned in the last Report, viz., the dampness of the walls, and the time required for fitting-up the cases, no portion of the Museum was in a condition for the admission of Visitors until the 18th of October, 1861. On that day the Central Hall and the rooms on the upper floor of the west wing were thrown open to the public. The rooms on the lower floor were opened on the 14th of August last. The attendance of Visitors has been very large. The total number from the 18th of October to the 1st of September (a period of 45 weeks) amounts to 321,714, giving a daily average of 1,739. As compared with the last similar period at the Old Museum, the numbers are as follows :— Total. Daily Average. New Museum, Oct. 18, 1861, to Sept. 1, 1862.......... 821714 1739 Old Museum, Oct. 18, 1859, to Sept. 1, 1860 .......... 98597 533 IBFEME RBG an retnta ol eta tainistnl « ayaieociaircle 223117 1206 In round numbers, the Visitors to the New Museum have exceeded _ those to the Old Museum by 1,200 per day, and by a total of nearly a quarter of a million. 8 The donations to the Museum have been both numerous and valuable. To R. B. Walker, Esq., the public are indebted for a magnificent Skeleton of a Gorilla, larger probably than any specimen previously brought to Europe. The thigh bone of this animal measures 162 inches in length, while the largest previously recorded measured only 14} inches. To Henry Duckworth, Esq., the public are also indebted for the Skin and Skeleton of another specimen of Gorilla. Though smaller than the preceding, this specimen is exceedingly valuable, being in a very perfect condition. This skin has been carefully stuffed, and will shortly be ready for exhibition. The two skeletons are in hand for mounting, and will be exhibited as early as possible. A very fine stuffed specimen of the American ison has been presented by the Proprietors of The Field newspaper. This animal was shot by the Hon. G. F. Berkeley, who published, in The Field of May 12, 1860, a graphic account of its pursuit and capture. The Skull, and portions of the Skeleton, of a smaller specimen of Gorilla; presented by R. B. Walker, Esq. The Body of a small Ant-eater, or Tamandua, preserved in spirit ; by W. Smallwood, Esq. A White American Squirrel; by Mrs. Hyde. Four Monkeys; by Mr. Hulse. The Skull of a Porpoise, and the Rostrum of a Saw-fish; by Messrs. Hatton and Cookson. The Bones of a Dromedary; by Mr. Gass. A Bat, from South Africa ;-by Mr. Martin, ship “ Clarendon.” Thirty Birds, &e., in spirit, from West Africa; by Messrs. Maxwell and Co. Three Eagles, from India; by Captain Sawyer. A Chatterer (Pheenicercus carnifex) ; by Mr. Alderman Parker. A Guillemot; by Mr. Alderman Gardner. A Night Heron, &c.; by Mr. Browne (s.s. “ Agia Sofia’). Two Eggs of the Eider Duck; by Mr. 8. Parry. Two Lizards, from Egypt; by C. Maclver, Esq. A Bottle of Snakes, from Para, by Mrs. Houghton. Right Bottles of Reptiles, &e., from Old Calabar; by Mr. J. S. Tyerman. A Dolphin; by Mr. Berry, ship “ Richard Cobden.” 9 A Red Band-fish, caught in the Mersey, and a Nephtys ; by Mr. R. M. Corles. A Wolf-fish; by Mr. Isaacs. A Vendace; by Mr. J. R. Wallace. Six Graining; by Mr. James Reston. A Gwyniad; by Mr. E. T. Higgins. Six Grayling; by Mr. John Shaw, Drumlanrig. The Rostrum of a Saw-fish; by Captain Farley. A Spiny Lobster, ‘Pen’ of a Squid, a Blenny, &e.; by T. Avison, Esq. Two South African Cray-fish ; by Mr. Beazley. A Walking-stick Insect; by Mr. A. Smith. A Collection of Insects, chiefly local Diptera; by Rev. H. H. Higgins. A Rossia macrosoma, from the Dee; by Mr. A. Walker. Two Hundred and Ninety-three Shells, from California ; by Mr. Hibbert. An Orange Cowry, and 21 other Shells; by Mr. 8. Smith. Forty Cowries, and a Sponge; by Mr. Newby. A large Star-fish, from Norway; by Mr. R. MacAndrew. A Coral (Alveopora spongjosa) ; by Mr. F. Archer. An Organ Coral; by Mr. John Shaw. Three Sea-fans, from South Africa; by Mrs. Barnett. A large Trilobite (Paradomides Harlani), from the Braintree Limestone of Boston; by Mr. J. H. Greene, Boston, formerly of Liverpool. This is stated to be the largest specimen known. Casts have been taken for the purpose of exchange. A fine specimen of ‘ Cone-in-Cone’ Coal; by Mr. P. Martin. Four Fossil Plants, from Portsmouth, near Burnley; by Mr. T. Chaffer. Four Fossil Coal Plants, a Fossil Fern, &c.;. by Mr. J. Keates. Four Slabs of Footprints of Chedrotheriwm, from Storeton,. by Mr. Gee. Five samples of Gold-bearing Quartz, from Dolgelly; by Mr. C. D. Butt. Three Minerals, from Donegal; by Mr. Duncan. Specimens of Ruby; by Mr. Pierrepont. A Collection of Ores and Minerals; by Mr. T. R. Warren. Three Minerals, from India; by Mr. Graham. Svecimens of Verd Antique, Lapis lazuli, &c.; by Mr. J. Harrison. 10 Specimens of Native Copper and Silver, from Lake Superior; by Mr. T. Woodville. A reduced Model of Schistopleurum typus (an extinct species of Armadillo) ; by H. Duckworth, Esq. A Cast of the Skull, &c., of Mosasaurus (an extinct gigantic Marine Lizard), from the original in the Paris Museum; by H. Duckworth, Esq. A large Footprint of Brontozoum giganteum, from Turner’s Falls, Massachusetts; 34 Geological Specimens ; a Coral; specimens of Fibrous Gypsum; 21 Minerals; three Ditto; specimens of Corals and Minerals ; several Limuli, or Horse-shoe Crabs, living and dead, and three living Tortoises, chiefly from North America; by Captain Anderson (R.M. s.s. ‘¢China’’). A specimen of the Paper Nautilus, from the North Atlantic ; specimens of Ostrea Virginia, of Carbonized Wood, &c., from France ; model of a Sitka Canoe, and of a Chinese Joss cut in Rock Crystal, with other specimens; by Captain Mortimer. Three Indian Fish; specimens of Janthina, in spirit; several Star-fish and Corals, from the West Coast of South America; by Mr. R. Keen. A rare species of Fish (Diodon) ; a Northern Stone-crab; a Dolphin, and two Tinamoo Eggs ; two rare Australian Snakes, and a Stone Bomb-shell from India ; by Mr. J. O. W. Fabert. A Chank-shell, and Armlets made from the same by the Hindoos; specimens of Trepang, from Borneo ; and specimens illustrating the production and uses of Lac; by Mr. F. Moore. Sundry Coins; by Colonel Brown. A large Plate-glass Aquarium; by Miss Henderson. A Working Model of Copple’s Patent Self-disengaging Apparatus, for the prevention of accidents through overwinding from Pits and Mines; by Messrs. J. and E. Copple. A Model of the Liverpool Pilot Schooner No. 2; by Mr. William Hudson. A Model of a Jangnadar, or Pernambuco Surf-boat; by Mr. W. B. Hilton. Minor donations have been received from Messrs. L. Heyworth, J. Jones, Mark Howarth, A. Cuming, P. Marrat, Warren Spence, Dr. Collingwood, J. Dempster, J. C. Owen Herd, J. H. Weightman, G. Thomas, Hanna, Trout, W. Tomlinson, J. H. Greene, W. H. Weightman, J. Morris, Cope, O. Bolton, jun., and Lawson; and from Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Mackay, and Mrs. Millward.” 11 PURCHASES. The most important purchase has been that of the skeleton of an adult Giraffe. This specimen possesses an additional interest to that of other skeletons of this remarkable animal, inasmuch as it is the subject of special remark in the question lately revived as to whether the Giraffe has two horns or three, véde the Intellectual Observer for August, and the Zcologist for October. Eleven specimens of Mammalia ; nine Birds, including a pair of the Albert Lyre-bird; 20 Reptiles; 25 fish from New Hebrides; 270 selected Shells, including a Shell and Animal in spirit of the Pearly Nautilus ; 23 Star-fish and Echini; 13 species of Entozoa; 23 Corals, &c; two cases of Insects ; a few Crustacea and Fossils, and six Wax Models of Sea Anemones and Nudibranchs by Mr. F. Chapman, have been added to the collection during the year by purchase. In addition to the above, a large series of Marine Specimens from the River Mersey and the neighbouring sea has been obtained from time to time by dredging and shore collecting, and by purchase. The duplicates, which are numerous, are reserved for exchange with other Museums and Collectors, British and Foreign, for the products chiefly of their own immediate neighbourhood. By judicious management, it is hoped, in course of time, valuable additions may be made to our collections at a slight cost, and with advantage to all parties concerned. EXCHANGES. Exchanges, chiefly of the character pointed out above, have been already made with Professor Agassiz for his extensive Museum at Cambridge, Massachusetts; with Professor Hall, State Geologist of New York; with R. P. Whitfield, Esq., of Albany ; with Professor _ Wyville Thomson, Queen’s College, Belfast; with Mr. H. Woodward, Geological Department, British Museum; with Professor Rolleston, Oxford University Museum ; with the Leeds Museum; with Mr. Gosse, and others. Exchanges are also proposed, or in progress, with Messrs. Booth _ and Gundlach, of Cuba; Mr. William Stimpson, Cambridge, Massa- chusetts; Mr. Dyer, Ohio; and with the Museums of the University of Melbourne, and of the Hartley Institution, Southampton. 4 12 One hundred enlarged Models of Foraminifera have been received from the Proprietors of the Royal Institution, in exchange for a Red Bird of Paradise. A Collection of Fish, &c., has been received from Madeira, through the kind offices of J. Yate Johnson, Esq., by whom they were purchased for the Museum from the fishermen of the island. A similar, but smaller, collection of Fish has also been procured and forwarded from Spain by the Rev. William Banister, late Secretary of the Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club. During the past twelve months, skeletons of a Rhinoceros, of a Lion, a Brahmin Bull, and a Pelican, have been set up, as well as a very large and interesting skeleton of the fossil gigantic Elk of Ireland. Forty Fish have been stuffed ; and the whole of the Water- birds, and of the Deer and Antelopes, have been thoroughly cleaned and renovated. The Collection of Shells has been largely increased by specimens of value and interest, deposited by the Rev. H. H. Higgins, by whom considerable progress has been made in the naming and arranging this portion of the Museum. A series of Water-colour Drawings, executed by Mr. Kirby, Assistant-curator, has been added, to show the animals of the shells, and their anatomy. It is gratifying to be able to state that the Liverpool Derby Museum has taken a high position in the scientific world, owing, in a great measure, to the indefatigable exertions of the Curator, Mr. 'T. J. Moore, who has placed himself in correspondence with similar insti- tutions in all parts of the world. The exchanges and donations resulting from this friendly intercourse have already greatly enriched the collection, and promise to be highly advantageous to the cause of Natural Science generally. 15 LENDING LIBRARIES. It was stated in the last Report that, with the present accommo- dation and staff, the Libraries had reached the limit beyond which it was impossible to extend. The Committee found themselves under the necessity of declining to increase the readers’ tickets beyond 9,000. It is obvious, therefore, that this department can be no longer progressive. The issues are nearly the same as the previous year, being— Vols. North District Library ..........ceseeeeeeeeee2 249799 South District Library ..........c.ceeacceseees 237992 Total Issues ........-.cc0esseece eens 487791 During the past year a thorough examination of the state of the books in the South Branch has taken place, and 1,604 volumes were found to be unfit for further service ; 1,254 of these have been replaced, at a cost of £127 18s. 8d., and the remaining 350 volumes withdrawn from the Library shelves. The following additions have been made to the collection :— Vols. Ey EUPCHASD ~-esuabee\s-s 22 6 0 Travelling Expenses .........+- Sic orate 26 6 0 Miscellaneous Expenses.....-.ssseeeeeeeeeres a7 18), 3 BOGE sis. cictalaraie Biel sis 0100 2.0 sere eerste aterieta escalate wei 816 0 Redemption Fund, goth of £3,800, for the Purchase of the Gardens.. £126 18 4 Interest on Balance, £2,918 6s. 8d., at 4 per Genie mcns testes, veins = 116 10 8 —_————_ 243 4 0 peas i es 3 By Dersy Museum, viz. :— Salaries, Wages, and Clothing ............ canis ela Ry, al ; Specimens Purchased ........-+eeesereeee eee Pe | ae Cs ©) A Stuffing Specimens, &c. ......-- ae eforeranvane wire 5116 2 Building and Repairs ........+.+- Racine sackric e'Garo Furniture, Fixtures, and Fittings .............. 1,489 7 7 Lighting, Firing, and Cleaning ..............- 121 210 Printing, Stationery, and Adyertisements........ 36 7 «7 Imsurance .......sescees avalwlate ora aiaiatate/e)<:ae/eleinse 54 0 9 Travelling ExpemseS ......esesceeccscecceees 11 6 0 Miscellaneous ExpenseS........eseeeeccercees 1h SS — 8,292 6 8 By Rererence Lisrary, viz.: — Salaries, Wages, and Clothing........+...+++ ... £6385 3 0 Books and Binding ...... pialetedtel) PRINTED BY GEORGE M‘CORQUODALE AND CO., CASTLE STREET. rp 1863. a = . a2 % * —— ELEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MUSEUM, AND GALLERY OF ARTS, BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, NOVEMBER, 1863. LIVERPOOL: _ PRINTED BY GEORGE M‘CORQUODALE AND CO., CASTLE STREET. 1863. ms a ae a au oF @ bt M i i 7 Siar , : . : ae RS a0 you i ED pee Ng “Ot Nee oe ne ek i r eM . iy : staue ' NS ae Bae f hs oA, ii Sone a j — } ~ - » “pe pt : | a Oe 4 by Ses. ea i; , SAA. aI'G : os a aN a i ae ue Po } ) eet vn + awl 108 stigniler WHO Aer we a ? nie Megamart Fe AUS, ht ita ssgabicnishhatert teagily oe =a ae 4 aes » 9 + te : on ’ hf rae * f : ml ay a) aa ia wa et he o a Ls tol a 1 , ; he ses akg Fe ax or amet iq Se . ae “a ers. cs haw | dipen oy" sa sedalins Pigea) ms awa Pie i ar pede a} 4 Oh gers ita” ae oe “a 00 ‘ sold . a el ’ ce Po eee ox AL i a oot SAL we nA | , ) = Cet )) pe sepa MALLINT AYA s1GO-2 che ae LA a Aas j 7 aaete oer allie tae AAVOD IN G ft va ae 3 ¥ fas ; . ri ’ baat : ie rr ; . : ses txa big. tae ‘1 | Pe Vit KORA e101 rag ; 1 earth out ~ - ‘* — . ; * < eee | , pRORGIE dna oa :. 4) fF ? ; , . Z —_ genie witis iprcienelenge 4 hel and Sh ln Rese etn Be yg heh: toe. ees Eee Upset cosy ne es ol » ' ii a | , p ies 2A ; na i xf 8 By Re . : ‘Pe re cc Spina ov nae a ea Bote EMAMONY a Dae bg i a a ‘of Ze ' : re i ; rt et ae y f re i), teary 12 The following Return shews the Classification of the Books, and the Issues - in each Department for the last Ten Years :-— CLASSIFICATION. eons iman® | Books Lent Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics ........-..sssssecseseccseseoess 1,700 86,685 Natural Philosophy, Mathematics, &C........sssseccsssesecceeseesee) 674 39,536 Natural History .....ccssceses eet estas ascinasednscassnesdepessesdral 765 29,621 Helence and thevArts) vssecsdebret ss sscancatees evseseedossecesneaadeeeies 1,045 58,212 History and Biography. vccsastesdevecvtvivassltssesedesstessyoeeseouss ! 5,092 273,092 Topography and) Antiquities ..5 bs eR ' ~ a5 —) Wa) ~~. he ‘ —_ Su a = LS - : S4EA 4 a. $ ! e ; + Sad ‘>> - . i oi rs e : ' : ’ & r > 5 - re 5 Tow? , be oh AS~ 4 Te 3 . 4 le ; — * ou 2 r ; \ Z buts ~~ a v ie te ah * i ee ia - ~ eS “4 ‘ ‘ 5 =) -— P .- ‘c” ss 7 GATE Em Joes HCCI tives aA yc é hee Seg ; [ME TASH FIORE a ’ : ‘ y See i ‘ > , om * —_ = ‘ are ae On TWELFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE ee MUSEUM, AND GALLERY 0 ARTS, pa _ . OR THE | pone BOROUGH. OE LIVERPOOL. | aa a om . | | t- . a > Re - a te, To: ie TOWN Cou NCIPE? 1864, ‘ “LIVERPOOL: a PRINTED, By ¢ GEORGE M‘CORQUODALE AND CO. jaree . se : : whey ~~ ey 2 2 | ea | se ee == == cE oo. Sie a ey am 2 - 12% TWELFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY = cs TN eS am, = OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, 1864, LIVERPOOL: RINTED BY GEORGE M‘CORQUODALE AND CO. 1864, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1863-4. Conmittee. _ JAMES A. PICTON, F.S.A., Coarrman. THOMAS AVISON, F.S.A., Depury-CHairman. eY CHARLES MOZLEY, Mayor. ‘is ‘WILLIAM BARRY, JOSEPH HUBBACK, WILLIAM BENNETT, JOHN ROGERS, CHARLES T. BOWRING, JOHN YATES, T. B. JOB, HENRY TATE, ‘JOSEPH KITCHEN, R. C. GARDNER. LIEUT.-COL. SIR WILLIAM BROWN, Barr. REV. H. H. HIGGINS. Chief Pibrarian. JOHN STUART DALTON. Sub-Hibrarian. GEORGE HUDSON. Superintendent of the Lending Pibrarics. PETER COWELL. Curator of the Derby Aiuseum. THOMAS J. MOORE. per weg ANH Ss be Vs a? a Py “gmp Tra eetanee "7 omens Gee Rye Les eiwsS- 8 FRO S3TSD 15 JUL. 1898 PASI ie net sd * 254 he ee eee "on ot ~~ \ pe a Tate ogaisity ven a N see incl ee. cdpaati spas Sui aha Se ey 2 ae 4 Pie ay Ting? aahe: ate " peielnns si is Be ~ 1 eg "af 2h ale — 9 7 » ~~ y j "hte ie s . > . . f aoe . Bi, Lae Be, wah a ARR A SN srs — ey ls 7 ba C7 wn es MUSEU AND LLERY oF OF THE - BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. TOWN COUNCIL, 1865. 3 + ( +h: ‘ Th * pa ? e * ae 4 i $5 } ie IPP Ot bide gk t 34 ¥, a - Petit: fie 72s - ‘i , MERE TOL: i Y ‘in ‘ . Pt BA ee Ce BA _ * oer ’ ton ‘ \ i m J © " . ’ . Bawa: 74 : \ 7 Reh ‘ ad * ~~ ~ Pw 2 ‘ 4 a * : . - 4 f . ‘ - « ri nm ‘ $ : / — ; . a ‘ s « ee “ é ; ‘ m4 7 F i ) & oh Fork, - 7 ‘ mi nh . ." , ©, Sd . AN * ne enue ae THIRTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MUSEUM, AND GALLERY OF ARTS, BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, 1865. q LIVERPOOL: J , PRINTED BY GEORGE M‘CORQUODALE & CO, a? — 1865, oo bas sa 20 arena wre 1 re - SD . \ > q i ya? ; oA Sle 7 ke fm. ef OAT ee cq * oe #0 ae Ht 8 Has aPa: oe . ‘ Spee, bas ~ ae ay . Abst ee: 7 . ' j Log 4%! ‘A By So) Sexe i setline Ue SRNR Rrbetid 38 an an . ie al VLE, 6. Re: 4s6a0e \y af 7 “uelpe- Gy ; hee rok ‘re, “ Fi 41-8) alas ill ae a os = = * _* be ory aah =) ’ 7, \ PP IAID 9 uaa rk? OR oa ead WAS * =O eae ' 7 * \ eis : <7 7’ Ld Dy ~ bt eee * 7 +5 . > * rae , i ie 7 ; apeaatis, Sikteaate SATS) eit aa Sant te ae dae f re tar rs te 4 r tei \ os ra ; OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEARS 1864-65. Conunittec. JAMES A. PICTON, F.S.A., Caarrman. 122200 —BOWRING, Deruty-Cuamman. C6 dares JOHN -FARNWORITH, Mayor. ’ WILLIAM BARRY, JAMES JACK, o 9 WILLTAM-BENNEFF, EDWARD SAMUELSON, JOHN YATES, P. H. HOLT. : HENRY TATE, A. C. STEWART, y ens R. C. GARDNER, —6-+ ENGLISH. CHARLES MOZLEY, JAMES C. BROWN, Exsg. REV. H. H. HIGGINS, Ghiet Librarian. JOHN STUART DALTON, Sub-Librarian. GEORGE HUDSON. Superintendent of the Lending Libraries. PETER COWELL. Guratoy of the Denby Museum. THOMAS J. MOORE. a REPORT. REFERENCE LIBRARY. Dering the present year, the average number of Books issued and returned has been 1547 per day, the yearly circulation numbering 420,127 volumes, against 420,590 volumes during the previous year. The following is a Classified List of the Books issued :— Daily Averagé CLASSIFICATION. Volumes. aane Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics.........sssssssescesssecenees 14,486 ...... 53 S Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &c. ...........- 18,794 ...... 51 * Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &C. ........csccsssseeees 5,040 ..... 19 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &c... 25,696 ... .. 95 SEMIBLONW ANC ISOLEAPNY vn codasdeccaesecscecccssosscdeccstsaococsass 82,160 ...... 118 Topography and Antiquities ..... Mit titinsetaeicsrewsdeccsavsece 6,721 ...... 26 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ... ..sscssceccecsseeseeeuees 25,230 .....6 93 Miscellaneous Literature ......:sccsccscssssscscsecccoscoscescecees 102,978 ...... 879 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ............csecseceeeeeeeeeeues 8,841 ..... . it Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics ...... 3,188 ....4. 12 Education, Logic, Language, &C. ........sse0se08 eee 9,693... 386 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ........ccsc.sssesccesescceseeses 19,384 ..... 71 . emia OL La inaton | 4 cap avicdeacpaatnaraoneisncsastrodencsca enc seplAOse (Dida wens 546 y Classical Literature............. peers chesanes sab vacvgnceoeasadae sae os GLODL goss 11 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference......... 6,660 ...... 24 420,127 ‘1,547 The proportionate increase in the issues is larger than is shewn by the table, as the Library was Closed for Painting, Cleaning, &c., from December 17th, —:1864, to January 4th, 1865, a period of fourteen and a half working days. Taking the daily issue during this time at the same average, it would increase % e numbers by 22,431, making a total for the year of 442,558, or an increase over the previous year of 21,968 volumes. 6 During the past year 2072 volumes of Books have been added to the Library, viz.:—1953 by purchase, 75 from the Commissioners of Patents, and 67 by donation, under the following heads. CLASSIFICATION. 1864, Additions. 1865, Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics .....cssseseseeeee 3,014 ieee. DO ieee 3,221 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &C........secceserees 1,039... Olicserse 1,076 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &e. ......... Z,OEB) svaets 104 ...... 2,120 Science and the Arts, Architecture, &c.............4. 3,984 ..... LQ veers 4,186 PIBfOrY ANGPBIOVADL Ye scscsvacertes caeesessnts dxvernc ree Gl Deities Me ae rarer 6,313 Topography and Antiquities ...........:ssscsesseeeeees LTEGieceses MD by fie ae 1,863 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ..........scsscseeeee 2,684... LOGY .aaas 2,790 Miscellaneous Literature .........0ssecccscscesssseesceres Glo ecsses 444 ...... 7,186 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ..........scsceeeseee 3,431 ...... 104s tone 3,535 Commerce and Social Statistics ..........s.csesseeveeee B53 ...00. DD ia geaan 3878 Education, Logic, Language, Gc. ......sscseeesseeeeee 530) .....5 DT icsdeet 587 Poetry and Dramatic Literature........csccssecseseeeee isi beac BOs lee 1,829 Wiorke Of Lmapinaiion' Aeaesed:ossivavosstivessccssassveas 4,862 00.0. ZBO ieveved 4,622 CISSBICHl IGHOrAtUEG t.dtesarietescnssccvssevesqurve-aerenaee LOO ates FOlsstecs 263 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference 1,191 ...... LOB i sass 1,296 39,118 2,072 41,185 The Act of Parliament under which the Library and Museum are established, makes provision for the delivery of Lectures on Scientific subjects, either gratuitously or by a charge for admission. -An experiment is now being made to carry out this purpose, A School of Science has for some time past been conducted in the rooms of the Library, especially intended for the industrial classes. ‘This School is in no way connected with the Library, nor supported by its funds. It has already been the means of educating many working men in the sciences connected with their business; but a want has been felt of popular Lectures to supplement the instruction given in the School. The Library Committee, considering that such a plan came legitimately within the scope of their commission, have arranged for four courses of Lectures ; one on Geology, by Dr. Birkenhead; one on Chemistry, by Mr. Newton Samuelson ; one on Geometry, by Professor Cameron; and one on Natural Philosophy, by Dr. Birkenhead. A portion of these have already been ‘delivered with considerable success. The admission is gratuitous, principally to the readers in the Library. The total expense will not exceed one hundred pounds for the season. The resumption of these lectures must depend on the amount of attention they receive. GALLERY OF ARTS. The Library and Museum Act was intended to make provision for three departments ; a Library, a Museum, and a Gallery of Arts. The two first are now in full healthy operation, and it is believed are satisfactorily fulfilling the 7 , purposes for which they were intended. Your Committee, after mature con- sideration, are of opinion that the time is fully come for making an effort to i carry out the remaining department—the Gallery of Arts. The want of such an Institution has long been felt, and is every year becoming more obvious, _ Attempts have been made to provide a building by private enterprise, but “Giffculties have arisen in that direction which it is believed would not occur if the question were taken up on behalf of the public. There are large numbers * pictures and other art-treasures in the hands of private collectors, which _ would find a resting place in an Institution secured to the public by tif free ‘and open to all, and supported by the Municipality; whilst the same confi- dence could hardly be expected in an undertaking, however respectable, which was private property, and precarious in its means of support. The means of erecting and maintaining such a building with its necessary expenses, it is believed already exist, without the necessity of trenching on the Borough funds or asking for any grant from the surplus income of the Corpora- tion. They may be stated briefly as follows :—Under the Library and Museum Act, power is given to borrow to the extent of £20,000 on the security of the penny rate. ‘The rate has hitherto been held liable to the amount of £2,406 13s. 4d., remaining due en account of the purchase of the Botanic Gardens. Up to the present time the annual expenses (exclusive of special grants for _ furnishing, fixtures, &c.,) have never exceeded the annual income. This in- come is steadily increasing, the actual amount realized during the last complete _ year being nearly £7,000. It is quite true, that owing to circumstances, with _ which the Committee had nothing to do, the whole of one year’s rate and pert _ of another were entirely lost to the Institution. This deficiency having been paid out of the corporate funds, stands to the debit of the Library and Museum account, as a debt amounting to the sum of £7,466 13s. 4d. It must be obvious, on the slightest consideration, that as this amount has been saved to the rate- payers by being paid out of the corporate fund, there can be no more reason for treating it as a burden on the Museum rate than the similar payments made _ every year towards the Watch and Lighting rate out of the corporate income. — Committee, therefore, recommend that this amount shail be written off and cancelled. This would involve no further payment, but would leave the _ institution free to pursue its future course of usefulness unfettered. j This having been done, it is recommended that such a sum as may be ne- _ cessary be borrowed on the security of the rate, and that a suitable building be - erected on the vacant land on the East side of the Library, which has always been intended for the purpose, to combine galleries for painting and sculpture : with provision for a school of design, and, if the funds would admit, for an- nual exhibitions of works of art. _ Your Committee commend this subject to the earnest consideration of the buncil and the public. They believe that the object is one well worthy of cing entertained; they consider that its accomplishment is easily attainable, and they confidently refer to the success which has attended the establishment of the , Library and Museum as an augury of equal progress in the direction of art. 4 : MUSEUM. VISITORS. The experiment of opening the Museum on Monday evenings during the winter months having proved successful as regards the number of visitors, and no injury to the specimens from the use of gas having been detected, as stated in the previous Annual Report, the same course has been pursued during the last winter. The attendance has been more than equal to that of the previous Winter, as will be seen from the figures given below; no damage to the speci- mens has been detected, but in proof that the use of gas is not wholly free from injurious results, it may be stated that a hundred young salmon (a few days old) died after one Monday night’s exhibition, scarcely any until the following Monday, night when sixty died ; but no deaths took place on the next Monday when the Aquarium room was not lighted up. The statistics are as follows: 1863-4, 1864-5, 25 Nights. 26 Nights. Total evening Visitors, are ae 28,868 24,361 Greatest attendance in one evening, 1,437 1,419 Smallest attendance in one evening, 395 570 Average per night, ... «.. ne 954 937 Total day Visitors, ... a on 464,255 438,287 Average per day, ... noe aes 2,169 2,048 Total day and evening Visitors, ... 488,123 462,648 During the past year the interior of the building has been cleaned and painted and the great hall handsomely decorated. The expense of this, amount- ing to about £1,000, has been defrayed by a grant from the Borough Fund. The partial closing necessary for this purpose, has affected the number of visitors to the Museum as well as to the Library. 9 DONATIONS. vi A Blind Fish (Amblyopsis speleus) ; Four Crafish and Four Crickets from the Mammoth Caves of Kentucky, and Four Eggs of the Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) ; presented by Captain Anderson, Commander of the “ Great Eastern.” A Sea Mouse, a Gecko, &e., from South Australia; presented by F. Archer, Esq. Three Shells (Venus exalbida), from the Falkland Islands; presented by Captain Benjamin L. Atkinson. A very fine and extensive collection of Marine Specimens, made between Liver- pool and Valparaiso; collected and presented by Captain F. E. Baker, ship “ Niphon,” A Collection of Native Implements of War from India; presented by Captain C. E. Bates, 16 M.N.I. A Fish (Cottus), and specimens of Sertularia argentea from Morecambe Bay ; collected and presented by Mr. Alderman Bennett. Two Cuttle Fish (Sepia) from Scanderoon, and a Squid; presented by Captain Blacklock, s.s. “* Arcadia.” A Collection of Fishes and Reptiles, from Demerara ; presented by G. P. Blank, Esq. Two dozen Roach and Dace, from the river Alt; presented by T. Weld Blundell, Esq. A Collection of Marine Specimens, from the Indian and Atlantic Oceans ; presented by Captain Borlase. f Specimens of the “ Cockle-bed ” and Carbonaceous Ironstone, from the Derby- shire Coa] Measures; presented by Mr. James Bostock. The Dress and preserved Head of a woman of one of the Indian Tribes of the River Amazon ; presented by G. W. Brocklehurst, Esq. yweA Silfroid Fish (Synodontes schal?), from the Nile; presented by Captain / Brown, s.s. “ Agia Sofia.” Two Cuttle Fish from Constantinople, a Fish from Gallipoli, Eight species of Fish, and Two Cephalopods from Smyrna; presented by Captain Browne, s.s. “ Agia Sofia.” The larva of a Death’s Head Moth; presented by Mr. James Brownfield. One Thousand Specimens of Salmon Ova; presented by Dr. Buckland. A large Slab of Breccia, and a collection of Bones and Flint Instruments from the Dordogne Cave, near Bordeaux ; presented by Messrs, Christy and Lartel, through Sir John Bowring, and C. T. Bowring, Esq. Seven Fossils, (Sigillaria, heuropteris, §c.,) from the Coal Measures at Ripley, Derbyshire; presented by William Clarke, Esq. _ The Model of a Canadian Indian Canoe; presented by Mrs. James Cooper. _ A short Sun Fish (Orthagoriscus mola) taken near Garliestown, Wigtonshire ; presented by Mr. Thomas Craig. ' B a —— 10 One Hundred and Twenty Specimens of Sixty named species of Achatinella from the Sandwich Islands, and One Specimen of Placunanomia rudis ; presented by Hugh Cuming, Esq. An Angler Fish (Lophius piscatorius) taken in the Mersey ; presented by Mr. R. M. Corless. A Type Specimen of each of two new species of West African Crabs (TZel- phusa Bayoniana and Sesarma angolensis) ; presented by the Director of the Museum of Natural History of Lisbon. Twenty-three Stuffed Fish from St. Vincent’s, West Indies, and One (Lichia glauca) from Teneriffe; collected and presented by Captain John Dyer, Barque “ James Wilson.” Two Internal Parasites from the stomach of a Shark; presented by C. J. English, Esq. A Collection of Marine and other Specimens, including One of the Parrot Fish” (Diodon), and of the Flying Fish (Exocetus) ; presented by C. J. English, Esq. (Collected by Captain Cameron, Ship “ Staffordshire,” during a voyage to the China Seas.) A Fossil Coal Plant from Burnley ; presented by Mr. J. Ellison. A Specimen of Lymnea involuta from Cromeglaun Mountain, Killarney; col- lected and presented by W. Hill Evans, Esq. A Specimen of Zaihodon hirsutum, and a Collection of Birds and Reptiles ; presented by T. C. Eyton, Esq. Five live Trout and Twelve Crayfish from Windermere; a Collection of Fish, Crustacea, &c., from Mazatlan; Two Sucking Fish, and Two Bottles of Beetles; a rare Crab (Iva cylindrus) ; the Head of a Baracuta Fish, a Ray, a Shark’s Jaw, a Lizard, and Two large Starfish; presented by J. O. W. Fabert, Esq. Five Specimens of ‘Three species of Snakes from West Africa; presented by O. F. Fallenstein, Esq. A Young Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) killed at Litherland, near Liverpool, (escaped from an Iceland Ship); presented by Dr. Fitzpatrick. A living Specimen of a large Marine Worm (Eunice gigantea) from Birkenhead Shore; presented by Mr. Thomas Fleming. The Stuffed Head and Horns of an Indian Antelope (Cervicapra bezoartica) ; One Frog, Twenty-nine Specimens of Seventeen species of Fish, Twelve Prawns, One Intestinal Worm, One Jar of Barnacles, and One Mush- room Coral; collected and presented by Captain Fletcher, Ship “ Florence Nightingale.” A Collection of Fish, Reptiles, and Marine Invertebrata; collected and pre- sented by Captain George Fletcher, Ship ‘“‘ Thomas Brocklebank.” The larva of a Death’s Head Moth from Hereford; presented by Mrs. George Fletcher. Two Young Turtle from the Island of Ascension ; preapnied by Mr. Henry Fletcher, | | ‘ 11 Sixteen Minerals and One Fossil; presented by Mrs. Foster. The larva of a Puss Moth from tiapins presented by Mr. Fraser. Ten Reptiles from Bombay; presented by Captain Fry, Ship ‘‘ Glenlyon.” A Plaster Bust of the late Captain Speke; presented by the Sculptor, L. Gardie, Esq. Two Green Turtle, Chelonia viridis; presented by Mr. Gass. The Skin of an Aard Vark (Orycteropus capensis) from Natal, and an Owl from the interior of §. E. Africa; collected and presented by W. T. Gerard, Esq. A Collection of British Shells; presented by J. Glover, Esq. Thirty Specimens of Fourteen species of Fish, One Sepia, Two Loligos, and Four Isopods, from the Mediterranean; collected and presented by Mr. T. R. Gorst. Three Dirks in Case, taken from a Sepoy at Lucknow in 1857; presented by Colin Campbell Gray, Esq. Eight Specimens of Fossil Plants (Platanus Hebridicus) from Ardtun Head ; Piece of an Oar perforated by Teredos after six days’ immersion in salt water in Panama Bay, and Specimens of Pyrosome, &c.; presented by S. R. Graves, Esq., M.P. A Sponge found cast on the Shore at Seaforth, and Five Pullan Trout from Lough Melvin, near Enniskillen; presented by S. L. Gregson, Esq. A Collection of Fish from Calcutta; collected and presented by Captain Howe, Ship ‘“ Comorin.” Two Stuffed Albatrosses; presented by Mr. Councillor P. H. Holt. The Model of an Indian Well; presented by Mrs. Higginson. _ The Nest of a Tree Wasp from Bromborough Pool Works; presented by W. H. Hatcher, Esq. A Collection of Fish, Birds, and Nests, &c., from Bathurst, River Gambia; collected and presented by J. Lewis Ingram, Esq. A Specimen of the Spinous Spider Crab from Cardigan Bay; presented by Mr. Isaac. 4 A Water Snake (Pelamis bicolor) taken 300 Miles West of the Andaman Islands; presented by Captain Jinman. A Specimen of the Darter (Plotus Anhinga) from Guiana; presented by John Keates, Esq. A Fish, an Annelid, a Scorpion, and an Angulated Tortoise (Chersina angulata) ; presented by R. J. Keen, Esq. A large Coral (Merulina), and a Specimen of Neptune’s Goblet; presented by Captain Kennedy, Ship “ Dunkeld.” A fine Specimen of the Vendace (Coregonus albula) from Dery entwaier; pre- sented by Mr. S. Ladyman. The Costume of a Parsee Gentleman; presented by D. M. Lalcaca, Esq. _ Fourteen Minerals and Fossils from Port Natal; presented by E. P. Lam- port, Esq. — A Marble Bust of R. Hutchinson, Esq., Ex-Mayor of Liverpool; presented by the Sculptor, G. A. Lawson, Esq. 12 Two Corals, and One Hundred Specimens of Twenty-four species of Shells, from Smyrna, &c., and Specimens of Starfishes, Sponges, &c., from the Coast of Asia Minor ; presented by R. M‘Andrew, Esq. A Collection of Fish, &c.; collected and presented by Captain Mackay, Ship *“‘ Bedfordshire.” A Collection of West Indian Sponges, &c.; presented by T. March, Esq. The larva of a Death’s Head Moth from Bebington; presented by Joseph Mayer, Esq. A Mandarin’s Silk Coat from Canton; presented by Mrs. G. A. Mills. A living Water Tortoise (Zmys picta) and Eighteen living Fresh-water Fish from New York, together with an extensive Collection of Marine Speci- mens ; presented by Captain Mortimer, Ship ‘“ America.” A fine Slab of Didymograpsus Murchisoni from the Llandeilo Flags of Abereiddy Bay, Pembrokeshire; collected and presented by G. H. Morton, Esq. Ten Specimens of Four species of Fish, Pyrosome, &c,; collected and pre- sented by Mr. Agostes Oberti. A Porcupine Crab from Java (Lithodes hystrix); presented by Captain John A. Perry. A Cuttle Fish from the Chincha Islands, and Two Gorgonias from Pisco, Coast of Peru; presented by Mr. John Pinnington. A Lizard from Alexandria; presented by Captain Pirnie, s.s. “ Amalia.” Two Snakes from the Cape of Good Hope; presented by Mrs. Rodgers. An Ammonite; presented by E. M. Sheldon, Esq. A Flying Fox (Pteropus Edwardsii) from Bombay; presented by Captain Sleigh, Ship ‘ City of Agra.” Two Gorgonias (Lophogorgia palma), and Two Specimens of Jsis from Port Elizabeth, South Africa; presented by Mr. Councillor A. C. Stewart. The Jaws of a large Shark, from the Bell Buoy, Isle of France; presented by Frederick Taylor, Esq. A Marble Bust of the late John Smith, Esq., of the Liverpool Mercury, (by Fontana); presented by the Testimonial Committee. A Slab of Keuper Sandstone, from Storeton Quarry; presented by Mr. George Thomas. A Portuguese Man-of-War, and a Collection of Marine Specimens collected between Liverpool and Bombay; presented by Captain Thompson, Ship ‘** Admiral Lyons.” Three living Grey Mullett; presented by Mrs. P. F. Tinne. Seven Cameos in. different stages of execution ; presented by Thomas Tooke, Esq. An Asterias, a Cake Urchin, the Lining of the Mud Case of a Lepidosiren annectens, and the Spawn of a Mollusc (Pyrula?) Presented by Mr. J. S. Tyerman. Six Specimens of Six Species of Birds from Lagos, and Sixteen Specimens of Fourteen species of Fish from Bossumprah River, Gold Coast; collected and presented by H. T. Ussher, Esq. —_ oo ns i. 13 A Crested Guinea Fowl from Lagos, and a Collection of Birds, Fish, Reptiles, Insects, &c., from West Africa; collected and presented by R. B. N. Walker, Esq. A Collection of Marine Specimens from Tenby; collected and presented by Walter Weld, Esq. A Collection of Marine Specimens—Fish, Crustacea, Mollusca and Polyzoa, made between Liverpool and Valparaiso, and a rare Fish (Callorhynchus antarcticus) from Valparaiso; presented by Captain Whiteway, Ship “ Annie Cheshyre.” A Piece of Tesselated Floor of a Roman Bath, found in Bridge-street, Chester ; presented by George Williams, Esq. Specimens of Chetopterus, from Beaumaris; presented by John Williams, Esq. Six Sections of Molar Tooth of a Ceylon Elephant ; presented by Mrs. Wilson. Three Shells, (Mactra giganteum, Voluta Rossiana, and Bulimus Wrightit) ; pre- sented by Mr. B. M. Wright. : PURCHASES. A Gar-fish, from West Africa; an Amphisbena and a Coral (Meruiina) ; Four living Gold Fish, from China; an Eagle Ray (Myliobatis?); a Mona Monkey ; Two Pinche Monkeys and a White-handed Monkey ; a Negro Monkey (Lagothrix Humboldtii) ; a Coral (Echinopora); a King Crab; a White-thigh Colobus; a Sea Fan and Two Sponges, from the West Indies; Six Echini; a Tortoise, from Madras; a large Gorgonia, from Japan ; a Potto, a Crocodile, a Zorilla and a Night Monkey, (Nyctipithecus azare); purchased of Mr. Cross. A Cast of Egg of Dinornis robustus, One Trigonia, Six Spirula, One Fistularia, and one Crustacean Claw from the chalk ; purchased of Mr. Cutter, of Bath. One Dozen Anemones, Twelve Grey Mullet, and Twelve Nine-spined Stickle- backs; purchased for the Aquarium from Mr. E. Edwards. A Young Lump-sucker, a Sea Cucumber, and a Tritonia, from the Isle of Man ; an Angler Fsh, caught near Coburg Dock; a Fork-beard, from the Isle of Man; a Three-bearded Rockling, from Hoylake; a Lump Fish, from Carnarvon ; a great Fork-beard (Phycis furcatus ?) taken near the Isle of Man, and a Wrasse; purchased of various Fishermen. A Squirrel Monkey (Callithrix entomophagus) ; a Brazilian Tree Porcupine, and an Opossum ; purchased of Mr. W. Gass. Five Mounted Skeletons of Quadrupeds, Three of Birds, Twenty-nine of Fish, and One of Spalax ; purchased of Mr. Edward Gerrard, jun. Two Dozen Anemones, for the Aquarium; purchased of Mr. Gold. A Collection of rare Shells, Corals, and Fossils; purchased at the sale of the Dennison Collection, per Rev. H. H. Higgins. Two Specimens of Perameles fasciata, and a Flying Opossum, from Launceston, Tasmania ; purchased of Mr. Barnard Isaacson. 14 A Sea Cucumber, Specimens of Actinia parasitica, Dianthus, &c., from Brix- ham; Two Eels; Three Water Snakes, and Two Land Snakes; Six - Salamanders, Six Tree Frogs, Two Geckos, and Four Tortoises and Thirty Sea Anemones, for the Aquaria; purchased of Mr, G. H. King. The Skeleton of a Musk Rat; Two American Moles; a pair of rare Antelope Horns (Zragelaphus), from West Africa, and a skin of the Prarie Dog (Spermophilus Ludovicianus); purchased of Mr. Joseph Leyland. A Collection of Cirrhipeds ; Twenty-two specimens of ten species of selected Shells; Seven Minerals; examples of 21 species of Pteropods and Heteropods; Fourteen other shells; One rare Coral (Hippuris), and Five Fossils ; purchased of Mr. F. P. Marrat. Three Siluriaf, and one Gault Fossils ; purchased of Rev. L. H. Mordacque. Two Marmozets, Iacchus (dipus ?) purchased of Mr. W. Newby. A Collection of Fish and Crustacea, from the Pacific Ocean ; purchased of W. Harper Pease, Esq. Two Storm Petrels (Thalassidroma pelagica) ; Two Nestlings and Two Eggs of ditto ; purchased of Mr. Robert Reynolds. Seven Fossils, Two Casts of Fossils, from the Lower Lingula Flags of St. David’s Head, Pembrokshire, and Three Shells; purchased of Mr. G. B. Sowerby. Two Flying Fish, and One Minute Clupeoid ; purchased of Mrs. Sparrow. A Roe Deer, a wild Swan, a Heron, a Quail, and a Merganser; purchased in St. John’s Market. Two King Crabs and Three Water Tortoises; purchased of Mr. John Thornbury. Thirty-four Echinoderms, and One Coral, with Cirrhipeds; purchased of Mr. Robert Tyler. A Portugese Man-of-War ; a large Caterpillar ; and several Crabs and Insects from West Africa; purchased of Mr. Woods. Two Fossils, from the Isle of Wight (Scaphites gigas and Crioceras Bowerbankit) ; Three Specimens of Japanese Glass Coral (Hyalonema mirabilis); a Snake from South America; a South African Lizard; Nine Fish; One Blind- worm; Eight Crustacea and Two Cephalopods, from the Mediterranean ; Three Australian, One Mediterranean, and one other Fish; Three Echini, and Twenty-one Specimens of fourteen Species of Shells &c. ; purchased Mr. Bryce M. Wright. EXCHANGES. Important additions, by exchange, have been received during the year, among which the following deserves special mention :— A Cast of the extinct gigantic Armadillo Glyptodon (Schistopleurum) typus, from the Pleistocene of South America; received from the University of Rochester, New York, per Prof. H. A. Ward, for a Cast of the Great Fosil Tortoise. —— 15 A Collection of Fish, Crustacea, &c., from the Victoria Museum, Bombay, for Specimens of British Fish, &c. A Splendid Collection of Beautifully-stuffed Fish, representing seventy-six species; also, one hundred and forty specimens of one hundred and eighteen species of Fish, in spirit ; from the Madras Government Centra] Museum, per Captain Mitchell and A. C. Brisbane Neil, Esq., in ex- change for British Fish, &c. Exchanges and friendly relations have also been carried on with Professor Agassiz, Director of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, of Cambridge, Massachusets; and have been commenced with the Society of Natural History, Boston, U.S.A., per S. H. Scudder, Custodian; with the University of Chicago, per Professor M‘Chesney; with M‘Gill College, Montreal, per Dr. Dawson, Principal; with the University of Breslau, per Professor Edward Grube; with the Imperial Museum of Zoology, Vienna, per H. Ritter Von Fraiienfeld; and with Trinity College, Dublin, per Rev. Professor Haughton, M.D.; and are in prospect with the Zoological Museum of the University of Copenhagen, per Otto A. L. Morch. The Museum has been visited and carefully inspected by all the gentlemen mentioned in the last paragraph, except Professor Agassiz and Mr. Otto Méirch, as well as by many of the foreign visitors to the recent Meeting of the British Association, in addition to those above named. Some improved methods of mounting and displaying birds, have been com- menced by the Curator, and carried out by Messrs. Reynolds, the Museum Taxidermists. Thus, a few cases of British birds have been prepared, show- ing the male, female, nest, eggs, and young—for several of which the Museum is indebted to Thomas West, Esq., of Eccleston. In the Derby Collection, as complete family groups of the principal Game Birds as the Collection admits of, have been arranged together on a single stand ; may thus)be seen the male, female, and young, arranged so as to display them to the pest advantage. By these means space is afforded for boldly-printed labels, containing a few notes, p in addition to the name and county, and the whole becomes more intelligible, instructive, and pleasing. Several of the above groups were exhibited before the British Association at Birmingham, and were highly approved, several of the most eminent British Ornithologists being present at the time of exhibition. THOMAS J. MOORE, Curator. 16 LENDING LIBRARIES. Tue popularity of this part of the Institution still continues unimpaired. The readers and issues have both largely increased during the past twelve months; the former now number 8,569, being an increase of 685 over the previous year; the latter show an aggregate of 444,242 volumes, against 432,251 volumes lent last year, the increase being nearly 12,000 volumes. Of these eleven-twelfths belong to the higher classes of literature, and the re- mainder to fiction. The subjoined Table shows the classification of the Works lent during the year 1865 :— Volumes. Theology and Morals se aon ese Ee Anr Soe 9,918 Natural Philosophy vey bite aos aor ee “ci. 3,726 Natural History ... “H sip Pe A i oO 2,982 Science and the Arts aes oes a oi se re ES History and Biography ... 5% See aa a coe ee Topography and Antiquities a3 ic ¥ re ot 1,568 Geography and Travels... we Ht wf Me ive SRUO96 Miscellaneous Literature ... ree -ce ave ae «ot 480% Jurisprudence and Law _... = aot aa cae fe 605 Commerce and Political Vek ie ae ae ch 1,495 Education and Language eee are oe re 855 3,997 Poetry and the Drama oa ee 20¢ ae ot ae 5,060 Light Literature... or ae A au i. .» 326,950 Classical Literature ‘ ad bie aa ia ae 357 Embossed Books for the Blind ss Si. nee Tc ay 482 Total,, --..% 5s w» 444,249 * This includes 2,788 Vols. of Music by eminent Composers, Of the readers now using the Libraries, 21 per cent. are between 14 and 16 years of age; 26 per cent. between 16 and 20, and 53 per cent. above that age. The classification of readers, according to employment, is shown in the following list : Agents, Book-keepers, Clerks, Merchants’ Apprentices, Office Boys, ore 2,500 Mechanics, Labourers, &c., . » 2,230 Professional Men, ewer Sradente, ‘Gahiapt har EY Oe os - 450 Shop-keepers and their Assistants, and other Miscellaneous Occupations 794 Business not ascertained, (principally female readers), 4 ze . 2,295 Total “+t an ore) Onnae AS COMPARED V 569} 238] 302 | 911] 348] 361 — |igi97 | o12| 52] 46 2 34731 | 35690 | 88083 Jomposers. LENDING LIBRARIES. 1ESIGion , ISOse. MONTHLY ISSUES. , pueeon MONTHLY ISSUES. cas ies OF Re oF Bette | UPS mes || Vous asus CLASSIFICATION. ae ] ry FAcH| gacn || meacte Is BACH Jan. | . | Mar. | April. 3 p || ee Wee ees : b rh ; | Feb. . | April. Crass. | Theology and Morals “7 ase ou 92 é Sle S67 | 3 1020 826 2 0% 9918 of 1819 a] 788 } 9485 Natural Philosophy ... aa eC) aay J 3 | 3 b b 28 421 297 bh 2 q 3726 } 693 865 5 807 H 3800 Natural History to aa xo 4 z 239 B H 198 2982 2 3 é 8 ! 225 Science and the Arts History and Biography Topography and Antiquities Geography and Travels Miscellaneous Literature Jurisprudence and Law Commerce and Political Economy 00 5 3 é 2 29 5 1495 Education and Language ... ip oo) 02 02 B 7 815 f 885 au | Hy) GbR: 56 569 Poetry andthe Drama... 5 cod 3 828 | 9 é 486 | 53: | 426 5060 f 911 Light Literature ... on a9 a 26) 22 26440 | 80509 | 26691 | 2688 26463 | 2368 g 22 14197 | 26403 Classical Literature... ane oo an) 29 33 oT 5 all 3! 24 2 Embossed Books forthe Blind ... se 2 5 89 45 5 5 8 5 5 Totals ae oe. ase en 2 36723 86486 | 318 34385 444242 2s | H 3 i 36109 | 35405 32962 * This includes 2788 Vols, of Music by eminent Composers. , 17 There have been 1,551 Volumes added to the Library, classified in the propor- tion of one-third to light literature, and two-thirds to more useful information. The total number of volumes in the Lending Libraries, is as follows :— North ... fe the ce ee eve ... 17,938 vols. re at... aime ly TEROE,, Total... “ re ke see 36,642 During the year the books at both Branches have been called in, examined, and collated with the Catalogue, the condition of every book being thus fully ascertained. Many works were found worn out and unfit for further use; of these the more popular have been replaced and the remainder removed from the shelves. A Reader at the South Branch, who recently obtained the degree of B.A. of the University of London, expresses himself very deeply indebted to the Libraries for the assistance afforded by them while preparing for the College examinations. A New Supplement has been published to the South Library Catalogue, containing all the recent additions. —— 18 OCCUPATIONS OF READERS, With the Number of Borrowers under each head, Accountants, Book-keepers, and Clerks Agents Actors and na ae Architects ... Artists Apprentices, Boe F shire Merthanis Bakers Barmen ... as Blacking Wannfadere BIA se Block and Mast Makers ... Boiler Makers Bookbinders Booksellers and Bitionrs: Boot and Shoe Makers Boys, Office School Shop Brassfounders and idiahars Brewers Bridewell- ‘pers. Bricklayers .. Bhushenskears Butchers... Carters and Car-drivers ... Carvers and Gilders Checkers, Omnibus Chemists and Druggists ... Cigar Makers : Clergymen and Ministers Coach Builders Trimmers Coal Dealers Collectors Confectioners Coopers Curriers Dairymen ... Dentists Dock Gatemen North. 859 35 South, 866 40 6 12 I ho cor] o bo oom Total 1725 75 Drapers Draughtsmen _ Drysalters ... Dyers ' Engravers ... Farriers Fitters Flour Dealers French Polishers ... Gardeners ... Galvanizers Gas Fitters .. Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Grooms Grocers iby “ Guards, Railway . Hairdressers Hatters Hosiers Tronfounders Tronmongers Joiners and Cabinet Makers ] Labourers ... Letter Carriers Librarians ... Lodging House Keepers “Fe Mariners... Masons fs Millers Milliners and a eh? Millwrights and Engineers q Model Makers a Moulders, Iron... Musicians ... wt ‘Nurses ne hie Opticians ... bes _ Painters and Plumbers Paper Hangers Pattern Makers Paviers yy Pawnbrokers _ Piano-Forte Tuners Pilots van Police Officers 19 South. 62 9 3 > bo — wnoa Saw rF Dw Ke Lad |S bo © b bw bw bo Oo Porters ee Printers and aipestiors: a Publicans Riggers “ee Rope Makers Saddlers... Sailmakers ... Sawyers = Scripture Readers ... Sculptors Servants Ship Keepers Ship Store Dealers... Shipwrights .. Shop Keepers, (various) .. Shopmen Slaters and Flketunars Smiths Soap Boilers Soldiers Solicitors Stevedores .. Students Sis Sugar Refiners ... Surgeons Surveyors Tailors Kon Ae Tallow Chandlers .. Teachers, (various) Tea Dealers Timekeepers Tin-Plate Workers Tobacconists Travellers ... Turners, Wood Upholsterers aa Warehousemen Watchmakers, Jewellers, ead Pinigharel Weighers Wheelwrights Wire-workers Miscellaneous North. South. Total. 147. ... 43dieceeene 67 43 5S eee 21 ve 6S ee 34 6 10 16 _ 2 2 11 if 18 12 te 22 34 _— PES 2 10 13 23 — 3 3 _ 11 il _ fee 2 = z 7 20 95 115 _ LS cue 18 15 19 84 9 7 16 51 54 105 5 2 cf 3 3 6 —_ B ieee 3 == 3 8 _ 62h 6 x 5 en 6 7 7 14 4 — 4 ‘ 62 2853. 85 : * _ 2 2 111 90 4. 201 a _ 2s 2 . _ Bees 5 see 17 1D aad 29 , _ Ti s tee = 9 9 ses _ 6k. 6 . 4 22 snis 29 62 38. ss 100 41 35. 76 = Ges 6 9 + 13 1 IN 2 are at ee 17 21 OCCUPATIONS OF READERS. Arranged according to Number. . North. South. Total. Accountants, Book-keepers, and Clerks ie ge ... 859... 866 ... 1725 Boys, Office HF aks ate ea oF fs Pe 198 2... (208 <..P208 School a eae de oi aes 166... 208 ... 374 Apprentices, (principally Merchants’) wen “ Mee sa 120 ... 150 ... 280 } Joiners and Cabinet Makers... — a ee xh 10127224 TORS 89 208 - Teachers (various) i ne ae eee “ce so, LLL wk, SOP re Porters tis SP EG) Es 7 i RET 1, | SS rae Painters and Piuibers see ae aoe AEA see att 82 -... PPR IePOrMst Millwrights and Engineers = a “oc ar ca: 66) . seer lereee 89 Musicians ... i ea te a, a as an py ea hah 35 Publicans ... wat tee oe are aka tis te 21a eon 84 Sailmakers ... ae ae ie a ae ae cea BO LS ST aS! RE: Shopmen ... ae a daa au wag tas ree 1b Spe ee 84 Boiler Makers ote ea ads ass aes HE ie 18+... + 1 Se 33 Bookbinders Ase eee ae eee ae a aaa BO eA* OBS 2S 83 Tronmongers Ae ade ae axe = aaa Src. “6. <6: 81 Brassfounders and Finishers a3 + ae PES ae Ve 8. 29 Carvers and Gilders Fitters a Letter Carriers... Tron Moulders Tin Plate Workers Upholsterers Butchers aes Clergymen and Ministers» = Block Makers Hair Dressers Hosiers By Scripture Readers... Millers Police Officers eee Carters and Car Drivers .. Saddlers ... Shopkeepers Artists Booksellers and Stationers Riggers Slaters and ilnstepers Bricklayers... Surgeons Wheelwrights Coach Builders Architects ... na Are oie | eae Confectioners ala ° Dock Gatemen Draughtsmen Engravers .., Silversmiths Servants Pattern Makers Travellers Curriers Opticians Flour Dealers Brushmakers Collectors Dentists one French Polishers Hatters Ship Store Dealer, Soap Boilers Tobacconists ‘ Actors and Actresses Brewers Fs Checkers, ee Gas Fitters... at Lodging House Keeper E Soldiers ... ee Students — aAanwnwore leaolaaleal South. 14 — e o BPE OOoORhaAbd FRA oO SOaANNANNHIIAR wD | ow for) awa Total. AAAAaAAAANWNINININININI NW WOOWS SO 23 Sugar Refiners ... ws BSP A dt oh a bined ot Wit psyely 4-68 5 Turners... 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QTAe 90 vase bd a0 ea oes e (Ka , \ odin te eae one (a4 ‘7 ROO GAT 1 20 “TORO | _ , B08l ATGKUOD, RON A aT OT dopaaee ia, ; i iy rah ; ot 4 mt) f Go an ry SHAVE Raa c cr Clo Esonos Hive ahs 4 1 > x 4 ¢ i 4 { i 5 ? ie _ a ee ‘ wr | a 4 pene Tek i ‘ a Saxe a ang ¢ Me ANG Reeahi read us ‘ ‘ ae an Ce i ey Urey can ; oun 4) L ' A . J * ha A A? mg é ee _ J n & 4 ; hee on byl Ai Vents. J Bay . in ae et a * . irc es Sa ode, Pi ‘OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEARS 1865-66. Gommittes, JAMES A. PICION, F.S.A., Cuarrman. C, T. BOWRING, Deruty-Cuarrman. JOHN FARNWORTH, Mayor. WILLIAM BARRY, JAMES JACK, WILLIAM BENNETT, EDWARD SAMUELSON, JOHN YATES, P. H. HOLT, : HENRY TATE, A. C. STEWART, R. C. GARDNER, C. J. ENGLISH, CHARLES MOZLEY, JAMES C. BROWN, Esq, REV. H. H. HIGGINS. Ghief Loibrarian. JOHN STUART DALTON. Sub-Librarian. GEORGE HUDSON. Superintendent of the Lending Libraries. PETER COWELL. Guyatoy of the Deyby (Quseum. THOMAS J. MOORE. ~ REPORT, In presenting the Fourteenth Annual Report of the Fres Pusric Lisrary, Museum, ann Gatrery or Arts, the Committee have to record a period of continued usefulness and success. The Institution is quietly and unostentatiously effecting its object in supplying the intellectual wants of the community, and aiding in the great purpose of education und progress. The Statistics of the several Departments are as follows :— REFERENCE LIBRARY. During the past year the average number of Books issued and returned has been 1,662 per day, the yearly circulation numbering 472,102 volumes, against 420,127 volumes during the previous year, being the greatest number issued in one year since the establishment of the Library. The following is a classified List of the Books issued :-— CLASSIFICATION. Vorunes. Theology, Morals and Metaphysics...............++ 14,638 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &c. 13,915 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c......... 5,007 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, IMIG GH Bee cance temeate adr stiecsesscctianscetasseo deem 26,185 History and Biography.......csccssessseceenseeeeeceees 29,803 Topography and Antiquities .........sessseeseeeeeee 7,250 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ..........-..s0++ 24,774 Miscellaneous Literature ...........cccceceeeeeeeeeees 126,875 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics .........s0..eee 4,231 Commerce, Political Economy, & Social Statistics 3,391 * Education, Logic, Language, &. ......ceeeeeee eens 10,209 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ...............+reeee ~ 18,802 Works of Imagination .........scecsecereceeseceeesooes 176,164 : eClaSsicall Literate | 5.b......cccccescccseccccercceserees 3,131 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference 7,177 472,102 DatLty AVERAGE ABOUT, 51 49 20 6 During the year 2,096 volumes of books have been added to the Library, viz., 1,880 by purchase, 108 from the Commissioners of Patents, Parliamentary Papers 65, and 43 by donation, under the following heads :— CLASSIFICATION. 1865. Additions. 1866. Theology, Morals, and Metaphysies......... 3,221 255 = =3,476 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &c. ...... 1,076 35. slit Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c.. 2,120 98 2,218 Science and the Arts, Architecture, &e. ... 4,136 262 4,598 History and Biography 2 2......-dncoss0-cn0ns 6,313 252 6,565 Topography aud Antiquities ...............6+. 1,863 104 =: 1,967 Geography, Voyages, and ‘Travels ......... 2,790 87> 2.804 Miscellaneous Literature...............eseceee+s 7,136 472 7,608 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ............ 3,535 97 3,632 Commerce and Social Statistics ............... 378 18 396 Education, Logic, Language, &c. ............ 587 41 628 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ............ 1,829 78 1,907 Works of Imagination... 55. ci.cmecivosseneesess 4,622 167 4,789 Classical: Literate’ -ste..rsess--cdssenoueasnnnss 263 29 292 Heraldry, Encyclope lias, and Works of RGLEPOuCe: ay edeccgaractwss dowtdurbe doseesaesueerse 1,296 101 1,397 41,165 2,096 43,261 The subject of a new Catalogue has occupied the attention of the Committee. The present Catalogue was printed six years ago, since which time the addi- tions have been embodied in two biennial supplements. The time having arrived when either an additional supplement must be issued, or an entirely new Catalogue prepared, the Committee, after much consideration, have chosen the latter alternative. The present classified Catalogue was commenced in the infancy of the Library, rather as an experiment than as a settled and final arrangement. It is believed that an alphabetical system, comprising both authors and subjects, will much facilitate the researches of readers, and con- tribute to the usefulness of the Library. Steps have been taken for proceeding with the Catalogue at once. The Lectures on Scientific subjects, mentioned in the last Report as being commenced, were so far successful as to induce the Committee to repeat the experiment during the ensuing winter. ‘The courses intended are as follows :— TWELVE LECTURES ON ZOOLOGY, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE 70 SPECIMENS IN THE Museum. By Mr. Tuomas J. Moore, Kreerer oF tue Museum. 1.—Thursday, January 3rd, 1867.—On tor Lowest Forms or Animav Lire.—Animal- cules, Sponges, &c. 2.—Thursday, January 10th.—On ZooruytTes anv Corats.—The red coral of commerce; coral reefs ; fresh-water polyp or hydra ; sea anemones; sea-fans,&c. Meduse or jelly-fishes, Portuguese man-of-war, &c. . 7 3.—Thursday, January 17th.—Moxtusca or SuHetyis.—Nervous, circulating, respiratory and locomotive organs of molluscs in general. Sea-mat; lamp-shells ; fresh water and marine mussels; formation of pearls. The oyster; snails, slugs, periwinkles, limpets and whelks. Development of the young. Cuttle-fishes and squids; paper nautilus and pearly nautilus ; shipworm and pholas. 4.—Thursday, January 24th.—Srarrisnes, Worms, and Crazs.—Starfishes and sea- urchins; their structure, habits, and metamorphoses Sea-cucumber and trepang. The earth-worm and leech. Intestinal worms; their structure and mode of entrance into animal bodies. Crustacea (lobsters, cray-fish and crabs), barnacles, and acorn shells; their changes and mode of growth. 5.—Thursday, January 3lst.—InsEcts aNpD THEIR ALLIES.—Spiders, scorpions, and cen- tipedes. Insects; their mode of breathing compared with that of spiders and crustaceans. Structure of wings. Parts of the mouth in beetles, bees, butterflies, &c. Structure of the eyes, nature of stings, saws and ovipositurs. The blistering beetle, silk-moths, bees, cochineal insect ; plant-lice, house-fly, locusts, &c, Meta- morphoses of Insects. 6 and 7.—Thursdays, February 7th and 14th.—Fisuus.—Circulation, respiration, and development. Their dentition. Natural and economical history of the lamprey, sprat, sardine, herring, pilchard, salmon, trout. eel,°cod, haddock, sole, flounder, turbot, mackerel, tunny, sturgeon, skate, ray, dog-fish and shark. Electrical fishes. Fishes capable of living in air, and other remarkable fishes. Fossil fishes. 8.—Thursday, February 21st—Ampuipia anD Reprires.—Salamanders, newts, and frogs. Their metamorphoses. Circulatory and respiratory organs of reptiles as dis- tinguished from those of fishes and amphibia. Snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles and tortoises. Footprints at Storeton; Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, and other extinct forms. 9 and 10,—Thursdays, February 28th and March 7th.—Birps.—Organs of locomotion, 11 and respiration, voice and circulation in birds. Structure and growth of feathers. Development of the egg. Migration and instincts of birds. Origin of domestic birds. Birds of prey; perching birds; climbing birds ; game birds; wading and swimming birds. Dinornis, dodo and other extinct birds. 12.—Thursdays, March 14th and 21st—Mammars.—Organs of respiration and circulation in mammals. Nutrition of young. Teeth of mammals. Ivory and fur- producing mammals. Hybernation and migration. Echidna and duck-moie. Pouched mammals or marsupials. Rodents or gnawing mammals, beaver, hare, rat; Bats and insect-eating mammals, moles, and hedgehogs; sloths and armadillos ; cetaceans (whales, porpoises) ; sea-cows ; hoofed mammals, elephant, tapir, horse, hog; ruminating mammals; beasts of prey; quadrumana or four- 3? handedmammails, apes, orang and gorilla. Man. Fossil Mammals. TEN LECTURES ON GEOLOGY AND MINING. By E. H. Birkenueap, D.Sc., F.G.S., Master or tar Liverroo, ScHoor oF SCIENCE, AND OF THE WIGAN Scuoon or Mines. Lecturer on CuEemistry AND ToxIcoLoGy AT THE LiveRPooL Roxyau Inrirmary ScHoot or MEDICINE. 1.—Friday, January 4th.—Grotocican Cuances Now In Procress. Part I.—Uniformity between ancient and modern Geological changes. The chief of those now pro- ceeding. Means by which rocks are broken down and prepared for removal. Action of running water. Transport of material. Waterfalls. Formation of Deltas. Glaciers and Icebergs. Work done by the sea. 8 2.—Friday, January 11th—GroLtocican CHANGES Now IN Procress. Part Il —Dis- solving of rock materials by water. The work of animals and plants. Limestones and coral reefs. The internal heat of the earth. Volcanoes. Earthquakes, Rising and sinking of land, Changes proceeding beneath the earth’s surface. 3.—Friday, January 18th —Grotocicat Cuances or Former Aces. Part I—The relative age of rocks. The chief kinds. The scries of formations. Geological time. False bedding. Fresh-water and marine beds: how distinguished. Consolidation of beds. Cleavage, Fossilization. Disturbance. Inclination and contortion of beds. 4.—January 25th—GxrorocicaL CHancrs oF Former Aces. Part II.—Disturbance (continued). Production of faults. Formation of mountains, valleys, plains, and lakes. Denudation or removal of rock masses. Inland cliffs. Unconformity. Intrusions of igneous rock. Volcanic action of former ages. 5.—Friday, February 1st—Tue Patmozorc or Otper Formsrrons.—The oldest known rocks, The Lawrentian of the Hebrides. The Cambrian of Wales. Slate. The Silurian of Shropshire. Welsh volcanoes. Salopian coral reefs. The Devonian and Old Red Sandstone. The Carbuniferous Limestone of Lancashire. The Coal formation of Wigan. Origin of coal. The Permian of Manchester. 6.—Friday, February 8th—Tue Neozorc or Newer Formations.—The Trias or New Red Sandstone of Liverpool. The Great Salt Lake of Cheshire. The Jurassic of Yorkshire. Clays, limestones, and coal-beds. Fullers’ earth. Building stones. The Wealden of Sussex. The ancient Delta. The Cretaceous of Fiamborough. Origin of chalk and flint. The Eocene of London. The Miocene of Mull. The Pliocene of Suffolk. The Drift of Blackpool. The Glacial epoch. The Recent period. 7.—Friday, February 15th—Tnxe Srarcu For Minerat Deposits.—Mode in which useful minerals occur. Beds of coal, ironstone, rock-salt, slate, building-stone, &c. Veins or lodes of copper, tin, lead, silver, &c. Irregular deposits. The actual search. Boring for coal, &c. Shoading. The divining rod. 8.—Friday, February 22nd.—Mryine Orrerations 1n GENERAL.—Modes of “breaking ground.” ‘Tools used. Blasting. Application of electricity. Sinking of shafts. Driving of levels. Means of ascent and descent. 9.—Friday, March I1st.—Worxkinc or Mrvxes.—The extraction of metallic ores. “Stoping.” Systems of payment. Working of coal and ironstone. The “pillar” system. The “long wall” system. The exploitation of beds of exceptional * thickness. 10.—Friday, March 8th.—Ture Ventination anp Licuiinc or Mriyes.—Necessity for ventilation. Noxious gases. Fire-damp. Explosions. Natural and artificial ventilation. Use of furnaces and machines. Distribution of air in the mine. Open lights. Safety lamps. Education of the miner. TEN LECTURES ON THE NON-METALLIC ELEMENTS. ILLUSTRATED WITH D1AGRams AND Exprrtmments.—By Mr. Newron Samve son, F.C.S., CERTIFICATED TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY. 1.—Monday, January 7th.—The general Principles of Chemical Philosophy. 2,—Monday, January 14th.—Laws of Combination. Combining Weights and Chemical Equivalents. 3.—Monday, January 21st.—Combining Volumes. Chemical Symbols and their use in the Explanation of Chemical Changes. The Atomic Theory. The Theory of Salts. y 4 9 4,.—Monday, January 28th.—The Non-Metallic Elements. Oxygen. Combustion. 5.—Monday, February 4th—Hydrogen. Water. Chemical Composition and Properties. Adaptation for Domestic Purposes. Hardness, permanent and temporary. Nitrogen. 6.—Monday, February 11th.—Nitrous Oxide. Nitric Oxide. Nitric Acid. Nitrification, Ammonia. Carbon. Process of Carbonization. Carbonic Oxide. 7.—Monday, February 18th.—Carbonie Acid. Marsh Gas. Olefiant Gas. Manufacture of Coal Gas. Sulphur. Sulphurous Acid. Sulphuric Acid. Sulphuretted Hydrogen. Bisulphide of Carbon. 8.—Monday, February 25th.—Chlorine. Hypochlorous Acid. Bleaching Agents and Theory of Bleaching. Chloric Acid and Perchloric Acid. Chloride of Nitrogen. Chlorides of Carbon. 9.—Monday, March 4th.—Bromine. Bromic Acid and Hydrobromic Acid. Iodine. Iodic Acid, Periodic Acid, and Hydriodic Acid. Fluorine. Hydrofluoric Acid. 10.—Monday, March 11th.—Phosphorus. Hypophosphorous Acid. Phosphorous Acid. The several modifications of Phosphoric Acid. Ordinary phosphoric, pyrophosphoric, and metaphosphoric Acid. Theoryof Polybasic Acids Phosphoretted Hydrogen. Chlorides of Phosphorus. Manufacture of Matches. Boron and Boracic Acid. Silicium and Silicic Acid. FOUR LECTURES ON PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE. By Mr. W. J. Bispor, Heap Master or THE LiverPooL ScHooL oF Akt, Norta District. 1.—Wednesday, January 9th.—Tur Science or Persrective ExpLaied.—Mechanical contrivance proving the same. Original, picture and directing planes. Points of sight, distance and station. Parallel Perspective. 2.—Wednesday, January 23rd.—Why are the representations of objects when elevated not diminished in proportion to their increased distance from the eye of the spectator ? Oblique Perspective. Value of measuring points and different methods of pro- ducing the same results. 3.—Wednesday, February 6th.—GrometricaL Opsects.—Prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones and arches of different constructions considered. Inclined Planes and acci- dental vanishing points. 4.—Wednesday, February 20th.—Rules for Shadows, either’sunshine or candle-light. Ite- flections on water and polished surfaces. Aerial Perspective not subject to the same laws as Linear. Conclusion. FOUR LECTURES ON THE HISTORY AND PRACTICE OF DECORATIVE ART, By Mr. Joun Finnie, Heap Master or THE Liverroot ScHoor oF ART, Sour District. 1.— Wednesday, January 16th— Ancient OrnamENT.—Egyptian, Greek, Roman, from B.C. 1700 to A.D. 300. 2.—Wednesday, January 30th Mrpizvat or Curistian Art, A.D. 200 to A.D. 1200. 3.—Wednesday, February 13th—Mopern.—The Renaissance, Elizabethan, Louis Quatorze, &e., A.D. 1200 to A.D. 1700. 4.—Wednesday, February 27th —Dercrine or THE Historic Srrtes.—The principles which regulate the application of Ornament—lst To Architecture. 2nd To Walls and other Flat Surfaces. 3rd To Textile Fabrics. 10 GALLERY OF ARTS. It has not been found possible hitherto to proceed with the proposed build- ing for this purpose. In order to obtain a suitable site in connexion with the present building it will be necessary to purchase several blocks of houses oceu- pying a portion of the land. Power to accomplish this is proposed to be taken in the Improvement Act about to be applied for in the ensuing session of Parliament. MUSEUM. STATISTICS. 18645 ie0h8 | pe Day, Visittores. caesos Meese anaes 438,287 SCOR ee Ceres 78,170 Evening dO oc.ci...stescssssecceses 24,361 25,479 VEG meer ese Bay ee Perroc pancreas hec 462,648 385,596 Es Average of Day Visitors ......... 2,048 De aki Bat ey Ak 230 Fie Ea a7 26 24 : Average of Evening Visitors ... 937 {Nights 1,061 Nights 124... Portions Greatest attendance in one ; : EEVeDING........0ccccceecencoees \ a i a Smallest GUO ae Pcaranoanse 570 TOS 0. | apie atoeeee Mamie It will be seen from the above figures that the Evening visitors in the past year exceeded those in the previous year; but that there is a considerable falling off in the Day visitors, amounting to 78,170. That this may be, in some degree at least, accounted for by the prevalence of cholera in Liverpool, is rendered exceedingly probable by the following fact :—The Members of the Mechanics’ Institute at Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, have an annual Autumn Excursion to Liverpool. In 1865 (September 1) they visited the Museum by special arrangement, and the numbers were 1,270. 1n 1866 (August 31) they did the same, and the numbers were 48 only ; the falling off on this occasicn being distinctly attributed by those who came, to the fact of cholera raging in Liverpool. The wet weather during the autumn has also doubtless had a depressing influence upon the number of visitors. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and suite inspected the Library and Museum, with the Earl of Derby, on their visit to Liverpool, October 31, 1865. 7 eee te 2 Se ee ere ——— 11 DONATIONS. Eight Shells (Scala, Enida, Adeorbis, §'c.), presented by H. A. Adams, Esq. A large slab of Wenlock Shale, containing remains of Incrinites (Cyathocrinus), from & quarry near Llanrwst, collected and presented by F. Archer, junr., Esq. The Skeleton of a Hornbill, from Fitkoorie, N. W. India, collected and presented by Samuel Archer, Esq. Fifteen specimens of the Piper Sea-Urchin (Cidaris papillata), from Shetland, pre- sented by the Rev. A. Baillie. A fine collection of Marine Specimens, obtained between Liverpool and San Franciso, contained in 150 bottles, collected and presented by Captain F. E. Baker, Ship ‘¢ Niphon.” Two Snakes and a specimen of the Sea Horse (Hippocampus), from Rio Grande del Norte, Brazil, presented by Mr. John Barker. Twelve bottles of Fish, Crustacea, &c., collected and presented by Mr. W. H. Bates, Ship ‘‘ Dinapore.” A green-headed Tanager (Calliste tricolor), presented by Rev. Dr. Baylee. A collection of Marine Specimens, including several species of Comatulz, Echini, Sea Snakes, a Scabbard Fish, large Sucking Fish, a Neptune’s Goblet, &c., collected between China and Liverpool, and presented by Captain Berry, Ship “ Richard Cobden.” A Burmese Racing Boat, and a Bow and Arrows from Tientsin, presented by Robert Bisset, Esq. A Shark’s jaw, the under jaw of a Cetacean, and three Squids used as bait in the Newfoundland Cod Fishery, presented by Mr. Councillor C. T. Bowring. A collection of Fish from Malta ; specimens of 10 species of Fish, 1 Starfish and 2 Locusts ; 25 specimens of 8 species of Fish and 2 Cephalopods, from Malta, and 1 Fish from Beyrout ; collected and presented by Captain Browne, 8.8. “ Agia Sofia.” Two young specimens of the Bony Gar-Pike (epidosteus), two other Fish, the tongue of a Flamingo, and four Crustaceans, presented by Dr. Frank Buckland. Twenty-three Fish, from Cochin and Madras, presented by Surgeon Francis Day, Madras Army. Two Pipe Kish and two Sponges, presented by Charles Driffield, Esq. A collection of Marine Specimens, 20 Birds, and an Iguana, from Paraiba and Brass River, collected and presented by Captain J. E. Dyer, Barque ‘‘ James Wilson.” The model of a Skew Bridge, made and presented by Mr. John Dyer. Two specimens of Charr, from Windermere ; a fine specimen of the Bony Gar-Pike (Lepidosteus), and an Osprey, from Mexico, presented by J. O. W. Fabert, Esq. A Mungoose (Herpestes), from Calcutta ; Insects from the same, and Marine Speci- mens collected between Liverpool and Calcutta, including a rare Squid (Loligopsis); two Buffalo Skulls, and a bottle of Reptiles from Calcutta, and two bottles of Marine Specimens (Physalix, &c.), collected and presented by Captain George Fletcher, Ship ‘‘ Sumatra.” 12 Twelve plates of Baleen, from a young Fin-Whale (Physalus antiquorum) about 40 feet long, stranded near Yarmouth in 1857, and of which the skull is now in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons of London; presented by W. I. Flower, Esq., Royal College of Surgeons. A collection of Rocks and Minerals, from Norway, presented by S. R. Graves, Esq., M.P., and Jacob Horman, Esq., of Christiania. A collection of Madeira Land Shells, presented by Dr. Gray, British Museum. An Electric Eel and four bottles of Reptiles, &c., from Essequibo River, collected and presented by Captain Hempseed, Barque ‘* Westwood.” A most important collection of bones of the Dodo, arm-bones of the Flying Fox (Pteropus), and sundry other bones, from Mauritius ; collected and presented by Harry P. Higginson, Esq. Two specimens of Pyrosoma, taken lat. 1° S., lon. 22° W., and a Parasite (Lernea), from a Flying Fish, presented by Capt. William Hull, Ship “ Berar.” A splendid specimen of Johnson’s Sea-Fan Coralline (/’aragorgia Johnsont), asmall red Zoophyte parasitic on dead Coral, and 4 crabs (Grapsus Edwardsianus), from Madeira, collected and presented by J. Yate Johnson, Esq. Three Snakes; the leg-bones of a Rhea, the wing-bones of a Screamer, the defensive spines of a Siluroid Fish; the jaw and ear-bones of a Fish, and two Spiders, from River Plate ; a Diodon, a Hemiramphus, 2 other Fish, and a Locust, from Algoa Bay ; the skull of a Dolphin (Delphinus) ; twelve bottles of Marine Specimens (Cranchia, Loligopsis, Biphorus, §c-) collected between Liverpool and Valparaiso by Captain Whiteway ; and two Echini; presented by Robert J. Keen, Esq. The skull of a Dolphin (Steno), and a collection of Fish and Marine Specimens, collected and presented by Captain Mackay, Ship ‘‘ Bedfordshire.” A young specimen of the Viscacha, presented by J. Bramley-Moore, Esq. A collection of Silk Moths, samples of Cocoons, raw Silk, &c., named and presented by Mr. Frederic Moore. Living specimens of young Cat Fish (Pimelodus pullus), and another American Fish ; also, specimens of Crustacea, Zoantharia, Fish, &c., in spirit; presented by Capt. Mortimer, Ship ‘‘ America.” A Silvery Hairtail Fish (Trichiurus), (from Bombay, and an Annelid from Mozam- ‘ bique Channel, presented by Mr. Agostes Oberti. An Annelid (Amphitrite), a piece of wood bored by the Gribble (Limnoria terebrans), and a collection of Crustacea and Starfish, from Millport Bay, Buteshire, presented by David Robertson, Esq. The jaws and vertebre of a large Shark, taken near Jamaica, presented by Captain Thomas Y. Rowe, Barque ‘“‘ Clarendon.” A Julus from Liberia, and the pupa of a Death’s-head Moth from Westmoreland, presented by Captain Sherwood. A collection of Insects from Sholopore, Bombay, presented by W. T. Stevens, Esq. Three Sucking Fish, taken from a Shark in lat. 10° S., lon. 93° W., collected and presented by Captain Strickland, Ship *‘ Ophelia.” 13 A collection of 116 Birds, 2 Quadrupeds, various Weapons, Ornaments, and other articles, from the interior of Africa, obtained during the Expedition of the Dutch Ladies to the upper waters of the Nile, recorded in the ‘‘Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire,” vol. xvi., presented by J. A. Tinne, Esq. Drawings and skeletons of three species of Bottle-nose Dolphins (which have been named from these specimens Detphinus Walkeri, Delphinus Moorei, and Delphinus punctatus, by Dr. Gray in the Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, for 1865, p. 736-8) ; a collection of Marine Specimens made in 1865, between Bom- bay and Liverpool ; a fine specimen of the Dolphin (Coryphzxna hippuris ?), anda collection of Marine Specimens obtained between New Orleans and Liverpool, and specimens of Reptiles, Fish, &c., fram the neighbourhood of New Orleans, collected and presented by Captain John Walker, Ship “Trenton.” A Squirrel, 3 Birds, a bottle of Reptiles, Fish, &c., and a bundle of Spears, from the Gaboon, collected by R. B. N. Walker, Esq., F.R.G.S. Two specimens of Vendace (Coregonus albula), from Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, presented by J. H. Weightman, Esq. Seven specimens of the Southern Chimera (Callorhynchus antarcticus), and other Fish from Valparaiso, collected and presented by Captain Whiteway, Ship ‘‘Annie Cheshyre.” A large collection of Minerals, together with Rock specimens and Fossils, presented by Mr. Councillor Maurice Williams. An Otter from Charleston, South Carolina, and two Gannets, presented by Capt. Thomas Williams. A Cast of Eurypterus nanus, from the Upper Silurian of Gottland, presented by Henry Woodward, Esq. A collection of Teeth and Bones of the Cave Bear and other Animals, from a bone cave at Cefn, near St. Asaph, collected by the Curator of the Museum, and presented by Mra. Williams Wynne, Cefn Hall. Minor Donations have also been received from Lady Cust, Mrs. Tory, Rev. John Ross, Capts. Mos and Fraser, Messrs. Alderman Bennett, Frank Bollans, D. Coffey, S. Haggas, J. G. Jones, Jump, Joseph Kershaw, W. R. Milles, 3. Norris Sleddon, W. St. Claire, Wm. Taylor, Wm. Thompson, P. F. Tinne, J. Tunstall, J. S. Tyerman, Walker, Wright, Jas. H. Cave, C. J. English, W. B. Hunter, F. P. Marrat, H. C. Sanderson, W. H. Still, — Taylor, ship ‘“* Sparkling Wave,” B. M. Wright, and G. Hulse. It will be seen by the above list how largely the Museum has profited by the exertions of the Masters of Vessels trading from Liverpool, and that great praise is due to them for their liberal contributions. PURCHASES. The following Specimens have been added to the Collection by Purchase :— Twenty-three specimens of Mammalia, two Birds, one hundred and twenty-four Fish, thirty eight Reptiles, twenty-two Skeletons, fifty-two Crustacea, three cases of Insects, twenty-eight Corals, one hundred and fifty-six Shells, seventy-one Starfishes and Sea 14 Urchins, a series of Fossils from the collection of Dr. Bowerbank, and ninety-eight other Fossils, Casts, and Minerals; also sixty-eight Glass Models of British Sea Anemones, &c., purchased of Mr. Leopold Blaschka, Dresden, fifty Models of Foraminifera from Professor Fric, and other specimens. EXCHANGES. A Collection of Fossils from Canada, chiefly Devonian and Post-Pliocene, also a sample of the Laurentian Eozoon Canadense (the supposed earliest evidence of animal life yet known), received from the MeGill College, Montreal, per Pro- fessor Dawson, Principal, in Exchange for Casts of Cheirotherium Footprints, &e. A collection of Land Shells, chiefly from Vienna, received from the Imperial Royal Zoological Museum, Vienna, per Herr Ritter Von Frauenfeld, Custos. Fifty Duplicate Birds from the Derby collection sent to the Government Central Museum, Madras, in exchange for a fine collection of Stuffed Fish received in 1865 per Captain Mitchell and A. C. Brisbane Neil, Esq. A collection of Fossil Brachiopoda, from the Island of Anticosti, received from the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, per Professor Agassiz. FINE ARTS. A valuable painting of the Death of Nelson, by Benjamin West, P.R.A., has been presented by Bristow H. Hughes, Esq. A selection of the Engravings of the French School of Engravers has been lent by Percy M. Dove, Esq., for Public Exhibition. LENDING LIBRARIES. For some time these Libraries have had as many readers as can be attended to with convenience and despatch; the last seven years presenting little or no change beyond the increase or decrease of two or three hundred. There has been a falling off in borrowers over last year of 326; this, how- ever, is attributable to the revision of vouchers having resulted in the rejection of many, through the guarantees, for various reasons, being no longer bur- gesses or ratepayers. This revision is rendered necessary every three or four years, on account of the changes which take place through death, removal from town, and other causes. ‘The issues show a decrease to the amonnt of 42,868 volumes, consequent to some extent on the reduction in readers, but principally on account of each Library being closed for a fortnight for stock-taking and examination of books. The falling off, therefore, is not indicative of the Libraries being less popular than formerly. The present readers number 8, 243. In the winter months, as may be expected, they always greatly increase, so that occasionally it is found neces- sary to stop the issue of vouchers to prevent overcrowding. 15 The Books lent during the year amount to 401,374 volumes, making a total of 4,680,818 volumes since the Libraries were established in 1853. The additions for the year number 1,620 volumes, made at a cost of £326 15s. 2d. Of these, 916 volumes were new, at a cost of £217 16s 1ld; and 679 second-hand, at a cost of £108 18s 3d; the remaining 25 volumes were received from the following donors—Mr., Cartmale, J. W. Hayward, M.D., Thomas Hugo, Mrs. Lloyd, Richard Masheder, Mrs. Pannel. The total volumes in the Libraries after the revision recently made, amounted on the 3lst August, to 37,161. North Library........... ++eeeee18,625 volumes. SOUHE AG.! - iconsscavdesheeres Ooo. do. Total............37,161 volumes. During stock-taking 180 volumes of duplicate books no longer in demand, were withdrawn and presented to the principal Hospitals of the town, thankfully accepted on behalf of the patients. The following is the classification of the issues for the year :— North, Theology and Metaphysics ............... 4.557 Watnral RhvoOsaphy: ji.cccecsscreass colt see 1,768 Natamall SEIStOLY:<.2..2.cctsssoescenseossoetees 1,163 Science and, the Arts .........0:.-ssesecsenss 5,173 History and Biography...............0de20. 10,584 Topography and Antiquities ........ ... 739 Voyages and Travels............00...0.%ie. 4,284 Miscellaneous Literature .............0060 16,981 Jurisprudence and Politics ............... 311 Commerce and Political Economy ...... 490 Education and Language .................. 2,092 Poetry and the Drama ..................00 2,320 Novels and Romances .............sssecoce 144,975 Classical Literatures Voce vchaaccsaseetes 88 Embossed Books for the Blind .....,... 90 TOG a «45 saedaca betes 195,615 PEOSE TED 15 JUL. 1898 South. 4,656 1,762 1,461 4,902 10,040 737 5,441 20,946 311 784 1,664 2,419 150,126 193 317 Total. 9,213 3,530 2,624 10,075 20,624 1,476 9,725 37,927 622 and 4 , > OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, — Haseum, and Gallery of Arts, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, 1867. LIVERPOOL: THE LIVERPOOL PRINTING AND STATIONERY COMPANY, LIMITED, ” 88, CASTLE STREET. Laat. rx FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, dtluseum, and Galley of Arts, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. PRESENTED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, 1867. LIVERPOOL: THE LIVERPOOL PRINTING AND STATIONERY COMPANY, LIMITED, 38, CASTLE STREET. 1867. ' ae of ina Vy , May Mires = DRG ‘ee ie hae wif red 5 ‘ > “29> > STARS, vo See ¥ bid a0 be 2uhAavt ot Hie «i wae ight ie ae: rc Bee Orca Warsi i) ne Aaa OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEARS 1866-67. Gommittes, JAMES A. PICTON, F.S.A., Cuarrman. E. SAMUELSON, Deputy-Cuairman. JOHN G. MORRIS, Mayor. WILLIAM BENNETT, JAMES JACK, JOHN YATES, JOHN ROGERS, THOMAS AVISON, F.S.A. P. H. HOLT, JOHN RIMMER, R. R. MINTON. | R. C. JANION, | LIEUT.-COL. JAMES C, BROWN, REV. H. H. HIGGINS, JOSEPH MAYER, F.S.A, Ghief Libyarian. GEORGE HUDSON. Superintendent of the Lending Libyaries, PETER COWELL. Gunatoy of the Derby Museum. THOMAS J. MOORE. REPORT. —_—_ Tue history of this Institution has been one of continual progress and development, but since the opening of the present building in 1860, no year has brought with it so many sources of congratulation. The Central Library of Reference has far exceeded all previous years in the extent of its issues and usefulness; and the Lending Libraries have been worked up to the full extent of their capacity, which is limited. The main feature of the year, however, has been the acquisition of the magnificent Collection of Historical Art Treasures, given to the town by Mr. Joseph Mayer, F.S.A., which, it is no exaggeration to say, is the finest Collection of the kind ever presented to the public. The money value of this Collection is very great; but it possesses an interest and value which no amount of money at the present day could purchase; it has been the loving labour of a life to bring it together. In some of its departments—those of Wedgwood ware and ivory carvings—it is unique. It contains the best collection extant of illustrations of the Liverpool Pottery ware, a manufacture for which the town was once celebrated, but which has been long extinct. In Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities it is very rich, particularly in gems. The Fausset Collection of Anglo-Saxon Remains, the finest extant, forms a portion of it; together with a large number of ancient manuscripts and illuminations. The Town Council has suitably recognised its appreciation of this noble gift by voting a marble statue of the donor, to be placed in St. George’s Hall. The Right Hon. the Earl of Derby, the munificent donor of the Derby Museum, has during the year been awarded a similar acknowledgment by the Council. The erection of the Gallery of Arts is now in a fair way of being pro- ceeded with. The property required for the site has been scheduled under an Act passed during the last Session, and the Borough Architect is preparing plans for the intended building. A valuable historical Collection of Porcelain has ‘been lent to the Institution by the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P., for seven years, which is open to the public, in the Picture Gallery. The Lectures have been continued, and have afforded valuable aid to the School of Science in their endeavours to educate the industrial classes. The Committee have to lament the loss of the chief lecturer, Dr. E. H. Birkenhead, F.G.S., who was suddenly cut off in the prime of life, and in the midst of a course of active usefulness. , 6 The following are the Statistics of the respective Departments :— REFERENCE LIBRARY. The issue of Books for the past year has exceeded that of any previous _ year by the large number of 106,672 volumes, the yearly issue amounting to 978,774, with an average of 2,041 volumes per day, against 472,102 volumes in 1865-66, with an average of 1,662 per day. The following is a classified List of the Books issued :— CLASSIFICATION. Vorvacs, “DAUa Aeeuaae Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics ..........scsseseeeeeees 17,503 62 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &c....... 16,647 58 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c. ............06 6,330 22 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &c. 36,521 129 EIStOr ye AN Cp BIOOTADIG Fey essceadecetahcaesvoaaseer ce wereests 39,001 138 Topography and Antiquities .............csscosscsecesceeere 9,189 32 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ...........csssseseeeees 32,248 114 Miscellaneous Literature............sscesccscossoccnscccsecoees 167,075 589 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ............... eRcbiesis 4,828 17 Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics...... 3,967 14 Education, Logic, Language, &C. .........csscsseceeceeseees 11,026 39 Poetry and Dramatic Literature .. ........,.ccsccceseseees 22,427 79 WOKS Of Mma PinGitOl.s.ectvsssccescsthuoe ranches tsscastenreeds 199,873 705 Classical satheratureer. scsestese.sssasecrarecrsesvees verve anenare 3,663 13 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference...... 8,476 30 578,774 2,041 —— During the year 2,407 volumes of Books have been added to the Library, viz., 1,705 by purchase, 287 vols. of Parliamentary Papers and 192 vols. of Magazines from the Atheneum Library, 103 from the Commissioners of Patents, and 120 vols. by donation, under the following heads :-— CLASSIFICATION. 1866. Additions, 1867. Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics ............ 3,476 219 3,695 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &c........ Necro laa ky 49 1,160 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c. ... 2,218 196 2,414 Science and the Arts, Architecture, &e. ...... 4,398 ~ 309 4,707 History and Biography <..<..c.s:secesesceccsootes 6,565 199 6,764 Topography and Antiquities .......csccceceeeeees 1,967 63 2,030 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ... ........ 2,877 83 2,960 Miscellaneous Literature ..........sceseeee Gtaseaev 7,608 5660 -8,174 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ............... 3,632 361 3,993 Commerce and Social Statistics .......s.sseeseee 396 16 412 Education, Logic, Language, &¢ ......sseeeeeee 628 26 654 Poetry and Dramatic Literature..............0006 1,907 111 2,018 Works of Imagination ......... seasbucbeass ste sdeeee 4,789 130 4,919 (Mlassical LiheratUre toes ssssovdershacsnsnccasssss saey gapaee 9 301 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of FUCLELENCE Wane tnacceteasmisentvanvagunsenscssspeaensen rest! 70 1,467 43,261 2,407 45,668 —— —E 7 In the early part of October last year, the Committee, finding the accommodation insufficient through the great increase of readers, made arrangements to adapt the large corridor and two class-rooms, at the North end of the building, for reading purposes, the additional space thus obtained being sufficient for one hundred readers. By this means the amount of room has been increased, so that upwards of six hundred persons can now avail themselves of the advantages of the Library at one time. The new Catalogue referred to in the last Report is in progress, but is necessarily a work of considerable labour and time. LENDING LIBRARIES. For some years these Libraries have been issuing between four and five hundred thousand volumes annually. Situated in the most densely-populated parts of the town, among a class of people having but a very rudimentary education, they afford the means of self-improvement to all who choose to avail themselves of the advantages afforded them. An inspection of the appended table of the classes of persons to whom Books have been issued during the year, cannot fail to prove that the work of self-education is going on to a great extent, for no less than one hundred thousand volumes have been lent of an almost entirely educational character. No doubt a large proportion of the total issues are works of fiction ; but it is a subject for congratulation that these Libraries are the means of diffusing harmless amusement and cultivating the imagination, by the reading of a pure literature, amongst a class who might otherwise be exposed to influences of a pernicious character. During the year 420,282 volumes have been lent to 8,283 readers, being at the rate of 51 volumes to each person. 4,295 new tickets have been issued: at the North Library 2,185, at the South 2,110. Against this number 3,971 tickets have been cancelled: North Library 2,051, South 1,920; leaving an increase on each Library respectively of 134 and 190, or a total of 324 borrowers, According to a rule of the Libraries, it is required that each reader shall renew his ticket of membership every twelve months. There is therefore a regular monthly revise of one- twelftlr of the tickets. All tickets not renewed in the month specified are cancelled, and the parties, if desirous of again becoming readers, are required to furnish new forms of application, as in the first instance. The additions to the stock number’ 1,338 volumes: 1,328 by purchase, and 10 by donations from R. A. Macfie, Esq., and L. P. Stubbs, Esq. 250 volumes, worn out, have been replaced at a cost of £29 10s. These are principally cheap editions of standard popular books, incapable of bearing -much wear. 8 In the month of June, the South Library was closed fourteen days for stock-taking, &c., when five volumes were found missing, of the value of | twenty-one shillings. At this time the whole of the books were carefully examined, and the Library placed in satisfactory working order. The increased demand for the Music in circulation at these Libraries, which has been carefully selected, chiefly from the works of the great masters, shews the growing taste in this direction. The care which is taken of the books, and the amount of music known to be copied from them, is a proof they are highly appreciated. The issues in this class number 3,490 volumes. A complete Catalogue of the South Library is in course of preparation, and will be issued about the beginning of next year. _ The fcllowing a’phabetical List of Readers’ occupations may not be without interest. It will be seen that the commercial character of the town is indicated hy the large number of Clerks, Merchants’ Apprentices, and Office Boys. 2 TABLE OF THE OCCUPATIONS OF READERS AT NORTH AND SOUTH LENDING LIBRARIES. Norra. Sours. ToTaL. Agents, Collectors, and Commercial Travellers sk .s.65.bssbs heteedeese ac 41 59 100 Apprentices (principally Merchants’) 312 365 677 Architects and Surveyors ..... seceen ees 11 14 25 Artists, Photographers, &C...........54.. 7 16 23 ISRROUS hoes savereotsa4aneve vaneadtsebaasneer ace 27 15 42 lOCKMAREYA cy suineev 5 nkerurstes agen axes 9 12 21 Boat Builders and Shipwrights......... 27 79 106 PAOUELMAKETS cases teceecsatssensnasquavactedns 25 18 38 GOMDINUGIS sos. beavss Mere sccsccothecas cs ses 17 8 25 Bookkeepers and Clerks...............0+ 708 744 =: 1,452 Booksellers and Stationers............... 8 ai 25 Boot and Shoemakers..........sssseseeeee 54 15 49 BOYS, ORC) ytvs vers pessen este cas stnceeseds 232 162 394 pee UN tana ack semen apis ems asupnesunaaay a 31 23 54 5F SCUMO Leceruns Guacascsekcpegs sascha’ woes 132 168 300 , . Brassfinishers and Coppersmiths ...... 38 15 53 HSTICKIRY CON ae saveuede tesa tandseenscbenset= 13 7 20 BMiCherdoweyswensees sce cals sesece-eaeeean 14 14 28 Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers ...... 9 30 39 Carvers and Gilders ...........ssseseeeee 14 19 33 Chemists and Druggists.............000+ 34 32 66 Clergymen, Scripture Readers, &c..... 19 25 44 Coachbuilders and Wheelwrights ...... 13 12 25... Cardrivers, Carters, &C .....seccsrsseseee LL 12 23 Noxgra. Sours. ToraL. WAorene ees ti B se cseadectestettsenccvese 16 14 30 Custom House Officers ..........0seceeee 29 Bal 60 Dock-gatemens..i...cissccscescescescecess 1 6 3 9 DTA PITRE fines. cacetedeestevevaces 8 24 32 SOIDY GRR) csqeeeiehsussseneee eaeatadeas tee geagene 8 3 11 OB OVAV GUNG Fiabe cicagescienndiedvands ae canine 4 8 12 Publicans and Barmen .............000 26 31 Bis Engine-fitters ..........ccecsscoseevesceeees 20 9 29 CARAONEP No drc scene dunn? ctascessescncvvnctess 4 3 fi MHOCET AG Cra ca cevedarss senses cscs seosnens 62 63 125 PT RIRAPORSOTS: cas acwskacaiesscccncevesesceeese 20 11 31 MTOMMORGSLS-. canded\oadacectek seo: sot ene tee 11 20 31 POITIERS scude sain cacnscsccer atm ‘ ? E a7 % +f “Ae mi Rw far ¥ Ee ’ oa is y PROQIR RS AEROIIAOIAIA eS Die Sate ahead go—._—09¢o-—._ 0 o_o SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, - MUSEUM AND SCHOOLS, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL, >) FOR THE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 3isr, 1869. LIVERPOOL : PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, SOR gHOED STREET, & 39, CABLE STREET SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MUSEUM AND SCHOOLS, | OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL, FOR THE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 3lsr, 1869. LIVERPOOL : PRINTED BY D. MARPLES, 508, LORD STREET, & 39, CABLE STREET, 1869, ee te hs if ="? PS a) i aes OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEARS 1868—1869. Committee, JAMES A. PICTON, F.S.A., CHArRMAN. EDWARD SAMUELSON, Derrury-CHarrMAn. THOMAS DOVER, Mayor. WILLIAM BENNETT, W. B. FORWOOD, P. H. RATHBONE, JOHN ROGERS, THOMAS AVISON, F.S.A,, P. H. HOLT, JOHN RIMMER, R. R. MINTON, J. DENTON, LIEUT.-COL. JAMES C. BROWN, REV. H. H. HIGGINS, JOSEPH MAYER, F.S.A. “Chief Pibrarian. GEORGE HUDSON. Superintendent of the Pending Fibraries, PETER COWELL. Curator of the Perbp Museum. THOMAS J. MOORE. eh REPORT. Tue Committee have pleasure in reporting a continued increase and progress in the departments under their charge, as will be seen from the subjoined statements. In the Act of Parliament under which the establishment of the Institution was authorised, it is entitled the “ Liverpool Library, Museum, and Gallery of Arts.” The two former are in active operation, the latter has hitherto had no existence. Reference was made in the last report to the resolution of the Council sanctioning the erection of a Gallery of Arts, at a cost not exceeding £10,000, provided the interest and redemption fund can be defrayed out of the rate of a penny in the pound levied under the Act. After careful consideration of the current expenses which are absolutely necessary to maintain the Institu- tion in its present efficiency, the Committee cannot honestly declare that the proceeds of the rate are sufficient for this purpose. The erection of the new Gallery must therefore be postponed to a more convenient season. The Committee deeply regret this, believing as they do, that a proper system of Art Education would be of essential benefit to all classes, especially to the working class, both intellectually and morally, whilst it would contribute materially to the improvement of our manufactures and the prosperity of our artisans. One per cent. of the money which has lately been expended in public parks, would have provided a Gallery of Art, which there is every reason to believe, would have been speedily filled by donations 6 of pictures and sculptures. The Mayer collection, to which additions have been made from time to time by its liberal donor, is by no means accommodated as it ought to be for its due development, but no means exist for the purpose in the present building. The Committee feel that they have done all in their power, and must relegate the subject to a future period when there may be less indifference in the Council, and less apathy in the public. The Statistics of the respective Departments are as under :— REFERENCE LIBRARY. During the past year, the average number of books issued and returned has been 2,192 per day, the yearly circulation numbering 624,619 volumes, against 565,344 during the previous year. The following is a Classified List of the Books issued :— Classification. Volumes. Daly a Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics ...+.+ssssseeeeseeees 17398 61 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &c. ...... 16849 59 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &C. ...-seeses 7003 25 Scienceand the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &c. 36462 128 History and Biography .......-++s+ssssrssessesserserersere es 37925 133 Topography and Anitiquities.......seceeseeceserereesereeees 11452 40 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ....sscceseeseseee scenes 30735 108 Miscellaneous Literature ......:.-seeerecse cereesseereete o 215953 758 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics.........s+:ssseeeessterne 5235 18 Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics. 3624 13 Education, Logic, Language, &C.....1+ s++serererseeserees 11422 40 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ....ccsceece ceeeeseeeen ees 23197 82 Works of Imagimation ....ssseeseerseceessererses seeeeererss 194410 682 Classical Literatare........cscesecsecee sscenteereecerenses ote 3517 12 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference... 9437 33 624619 2192 Along with the increase of the issues, a gradual change in the class of reading sought for is perceptible in the greater demand for the more instructive kind of books. During the past year the proportion of works of imagination has diminished from 333 per cent, in the previous year to 31 per cent. whilst in miscellaneous literature the issues have increased from 29 per cent. to 345. During the year, 1,636 volumes of Books have been added to 7 the Library, viz., 1,418 by purchase, 110 from the Commissioners of Patents, and 108 volumes by donation, under the following heads :— Classification. 1868. Additions, 1869 Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics......... 3832 195 4027 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &c. ...... 1211 21 1232 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &. 2590 87 2677 Science and the Arts, Architecture, &c.... 4966 229 5195 History and Biography...............2:0sseseeees 6948 193 7141 Topography and Antiquities .................5 2164 45 2209 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ............ 3055 65 3120 Miscellaneous Literature...... ........265 cess 8569 424 8993 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ............ 4118 127 4245 Commerce, and Social Statistics............... 430 18 448 Education, Logic, Language, &c. ............ 706 28 734 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ............... 2151 73 2224 Works of Imagination .............0.00c0eeeeeeee 5035 81 5116 Classical Literature .......... ....ccsseesesseenee 311 6 317 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Poel even Concer eras sacsai ses ndesseeeersach ie 1555 44 1599 47641 1636 49277 LENDING LIBRARIES. The following statistics shew the work done during the year at these libraries :— North Library. South Library. Total. Number of Volumes lent...............2..200065 214519 224420 438939 Total Number of Volumes in the Libraries 19527 19952 39479 Number of Volumes added ..................... 487 514 1001 Number of Volumes Worn out and Replaced 968 613 1581 Number of Volumes Worn out, Withdrawn 169 430 599 Number of Volumes lost or injured and paid for, or replaced by borrowers ............... ue 33 50 Books wholly lost to the Libraries............ 3 9 12 Number of New Tickets Issued ......... ..... 2185 2307 4492 Number of Tickets Renewed .............. ... 1863 2254 4117 Number of Tickets Cancelled................. 2054 1981 4035 Number of Readers on the Books ............ 4056 4561 8617 The strict system of annually revising the Readers’ Tickets tends very much to strike off the books mere nominal Readers, as is evinced by the fact that notwithstanding the large number of new tickets issued during the year, viz., 4482, the net increase only amounts to 457. Since the opening of the Libraries in the year 1853, 62965 tickets have been granted, while the Readers 8 entitled to use the Libraries at the present time number no more than 8617. The following Table shows the Classification of the works lent :— North Library. South Library. Total. Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics ......... 4819 4931 9750 Natural Philosophy, \-- a bee > y cia ~ pow © 4, od oe ae ae he | ig z ret = 5. pica ee ee ¥f = x f ca 4 om ; ae) 1 4: “o a) ie wer = a Derg ie Bt Meas Pd Ss a 4a - Hed aR i , Ae Oe a nan netn eg demote Rm a ’ f ' “se ans AT Bae Ss ee a se s. baa ae am Cattewonny stain») eek Te Hm Se TE ha ; . 3 as ce . 7 ‘i ° as - oe. Se! Fe ee bo. we EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MUSEUM AND SCHOOLS, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL, FOR THE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 3lst, 1870. LIVERPOOL: THE LIVERPOOL PRINTING AND STATIONERY CO., LIMITED, 38, CASTLE STREET. 1870. yg Be. ‘a a Mae ue ney ae woinaod, Alam. — wai daar tie ay aunt Whe "5 ee Rt ' a Bie 3 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEARS 18691870, Committee. JAMES A. PICTON, F,S.A., Cuarrman. EDWARD SAMUELSON, Deproury-CHarrman. JOSEPH HUBBACK, Maror. WILLIAM BENNETT, JOHN HUGHES, P. H. RATHBONE, J. JACKSON, THOMAS AVISON, FS.A., P. H. HOLT, C. T. BOWRING, J. HOUGHTON, H. JENNINGS, LIEUT.-COL. JAMES C. BROWN, REV. H. HIGGINS, JOSEPH MAYER, F.SA. Ghief Libyarian. GEORGE HUDSON. $ub-Librarian. THOMAS FORMBY Superintendent of the Lending Libraries. PETER COWELL, Guyatoy of the Museum. THOMAS J. MOORE. e ini “ io, mH ey ie i gratis i. HAR righ AN hot aie yet: i dahil ohh Howe, se ‘has pea REPORT. 20: THERE is little to report during the course of the past year, except the quiet, steady, useful operation of each department of the Institution. During the last meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, which was held in Liverpool, the entire building in William Brown Street was devoted to the purposes of the meeting. The great hall was appropriated for daily assembly, and offices ; a portion of the reading-room and the students’ room served for reading and correspondence, and several of the sections were accommodated in the theatre and other parts of the building. One of the soirées was held at the Institution, when all the departments were lighted up and thrown open to the visitors. The arrangements generally appear to have given satisfaction, The necessary closing of the building to the public during some weeks, for the meeting and for cleaning and painting, was an inconvenience to the ordinary frequenters, but was cheerfully submitted to without any complaint. The statistics of each department are as follows :— REFERENCE LIBRARY. During the past year the average number of books issued and returned has been 2,215 per day, the yearly circulation numbering 620,124 yolumes, against 624,619 during the previous year. 6 The following is a Classified List of the Books issued :— Classification. Volumes. gee: t Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics...........+sseseeserseeeee 16,848 “60, Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &e. ...... 16,377 58 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c..............0..5 7,098 25 Scienee and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music,&c. 43,019 154 History and Biography ..........:.ssessessereeeseseeesecersneees 33,865 121 Topography and Antiquities ..........sssccsssssessessseeeeeeees 11,150 40 Geography, Voyages and Travels ..........ssssessereeeseeeeees 28,754 163 Miscellaneous Literature .......0.-cecscccccsecsescecscseecccses 238,570 852 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ...........s:sssseseeeeeeeeees 4,956 18 Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics ... 3,571 13 Education, Logic, Language, &C. ...........scsesesseeeeeceeees 11.128 40 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ..........cssseeeseeseeeeeees 21,006 75 Works of Imagination ..........0...ccccccecsesccseecessnensaces 171,414 612 Wiss caleWnterauneGrmsersccsqssesnencensssrence-sesscsassecacrecs= 3,515 12 Heraldry, Encyclopzdias, and Works of Referenee...... 8,853 82 620,124 2,215 It is a remark worthy of notice, that, with the progress of the Library, the proportion of light literature read gradually becomes less. As compared with the previous year, the works of imagina- tion issued have fallen from 194,410 to 171,414, whilst works in general literature have increased from 215,953 to 238,570, and science and the arts from 36,462 to 43,019. In two years the proportion of imaginative literature has fallen from 333 per cent, of the issues to 274, whilst general literature has risen from 29 per cent. to 383. During the year, 1,809 volumes of books have been added to the Library, viz., 1,621 by purchase, 116 from the Commissioners of Patents, and 62 volumes by donation, under the following heads :— Classification. 1869. Additions. 1870. Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics ........++++++- 4,027 128 4,155 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Cl aprnst erie vose 1,232 35 1,267 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c....... 2,677 140 2,817 Science and the Arts, Architecture, &c. ......... 5,195 347 5,542 History and Biography .....+:sssssesersessereeseeers 7,141 193 7,334 Topography and Antiquities ........--++:sseseeeee 2,209 90 2,299 Geography, Voyages, and Travels 3,120 63 3,183 Miscellaneous Literature 8,993 390 9,383 Jurisprudence. Law, and Politics 4,245 156 4,401 Commerce and Social Statistics 448 14 462 Education, Logic, Language, &c 734 57 791 Poetry and Dramatic Literature 2,224 58 2,282 Works of Imagination 5,116 80 5,196 Classical Literature 317 3 320 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, & Works of Reference 1,599 55 1,654 49,277 1,809 51,086 ——— —=———— ~I LENDING LIBRARIES. The history of these Libraries during the past year has been much the same as former years, and requires no special comment. They are quite as popular as ever, and if the number of borrowers has not materially increased, it is simply because, as has been stated in previous reports, more cannot be satisfactorily attended to. In fact, the usefulness of the Libraries is being somewhat impaired by overcrowding. An average of 4,500 readers at each Library, the vast majority not mere nominal readers, entails an amount of work independent of debiting and crediting which cannot be indicated by statistics. With the present number of readers and the staff and the system strained to the utmost, disappointment in obtaining particular books and delay through waiting cannot possibly be prevented. Another source of injury to the well-being and reputation of the Libraries is the mutilation of the books through the carelessness, and in some cases the apparent wilfulness, of readers. To discover the guilty parties in such cases is not always an easy matter, even with the utmost vigilance on the part of the officers. Although the issue of books is entirely gratuitous, yet in justice to the public, to whom the Institution belongs, a fine is inflicted when a book is kept beyond the specified period, and a charge is made to cover the expense of Catalogues and the readers’ tickets. The Receipts from this source have been during the last year as follows :— For Fines (North Library) ..................008 £94 18 2 5 5g ACUOUERO Pabrany)\y > ¢ é * “* Ba) € Some de wae me et o re ee ae ot a tad a ht ieneoe “9 ‘ . Sth gis ele oat ee “ay 4 . wetaahpeaeanie ‘ a Lupe 9, we eer arene 1 eee Frees) © Timm as oe . a cl rs : Or, ty mente diab ve Stee: ae Lee Te BT TR se BF ox a, Ae ; 7) ' + \ = Sree SG oh se Ae Re dolor Sse 4 eR amr nee re ety coer ee teen ee amarante a ore, “7s. NINETEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MUSEUM AND SCHOOLS, BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL, FOR THE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 3l1sz, 1871. LIVERPOOL: THE LIVERPOOL PRINTING AND STATIONERY CO., LIMITED, 38, CASTLE STREET. 1871. —— SC OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEARS 1870-1871. Committee, JAMES A. PICTON, F.S.A., Cuarrman. EDWARD SAMUELSON, Deprury-Cuareman. JOSEPH GIBBONS LIVINGSTON, Mayor. WILLIAM BENNETT, P. H. RATHBONE, THOMAS AVISON, F.S.A., C. T. BOWRING, H. JENNINGS, JOHN HUGHES B. HALL, P. H. HOLT, J. HOUGHTON, J LIEUT.-COL. JAMES C. BROWN, REV. H. H. HIGGINS, JOSEPH MAYER, F.S.A. @hief Yibrarian, GEORGE HUDSON. $Sub-Librarian. THOMAS FORMBY. Superintendent of the Tending Libraries. PETER COWELL. Curator of the Quseum. THOMAS J. MOORE. - ste “et aM Ay oir fen A Oia es Re. “Spiess ’ ’ k ot scrt" Wad ad wont THERE. Moura wee, Semi Sat ne TYE Celt ag er St a feeG eet i ! ah a4 ary Ce em cot ier (es: a tag ly Cay ea ’ a0 Poot ee. Soe Beet toot TR te it ha abit ee Yaw, | . amt, sts. eee TN AS Ware ale srraiwt 2 “diated ihi® ia ae Mek: : ROR Wounds» > seni = tn ‘ ¥ he Ane ea i rq a ‘ eae —— angen eee EG = : YS SGRS Riacire ~- eS ee ee Le ic : : oe a - , on e io bee © x mn ees “ * aera eabiey, adh OG) shat Beato u, a ie ey aN cng * : Sitti mae eth id ral cut ; : “6 ; BAVUIE >| SA MONE : 7 ; a —— = REPORT. —:0:—— Durine the past year the Institution has pursued its course of usefulness to the utmost extent which the resources and space at the disposal of the Committee have enabled them to go. A new feature has been introduced since the date of the last report, in the Exhibition of Pictures during the Autumn. . The cessation of the Annual Exhibitions which formerly were held in the town had for a long time been a source of regret to all lovers of Art. This Institution, in the Act of Parliamant under which it has been established, is denominated “The Library, Museum, and Gallery of Arts”; and although the last object has hitherto, owing to deficient means, not been carried out to any extent in relation to modern pictorial art, yet it has never been lost sight of. In considering this subject, it appeared to the Committee that the time had arrived when an effort ought to be made to wipe off the reproach which had attached to the town for its neglect of a public recognition and encouragement to the living and working artists of the day. It was also thought that this could be more easily carried out under Corporate sanction than by the efforts of private individuals. Some risk had necessarily to be run; but the Committee were of opinion that a portion of the funds at their disposal could not be better applied than in providing a guarantee for any possible loss which might be sustained in making the experiment. Happily, this has not been necessary. The success of the Exhibition has been beyond their most sanguine expectations. The expenses, which were necessarily heavy, have been defrayed, leaving in hand a handsome surplus to be devoted to the purposes of Art. Four rooms were appropriated to the Exhibition, two of them abstracted for a time from the Museum. It is satisfactory to state that, in point of light and arrangement, the rooms were everything which could be desired. 6 It would be too much to expect that every exhibiting artist should be quite satisfied with the position of his Pictures; but on the whole, the number of complaints were exceedingly few—the amount of sales having been very satisfactory. The following particulars may be interesting. The Exhibition opened on Saturday, September 2nd, and closed on Saturday, November 18th, During this time it was attended by 22,725 persons, besides holders of season tickets, numbering 313. The number of Pictures exhibited was 887, of which were sold 235, at prices amounting in the whole to £6,395 2s. 6d. The Committee have purchased, on behalf of the Institution, for the Permanent Gallery, Pictures to the value of £500, and are prepared to devote a larger sum for the same purpose next year. It is gratifying to record the valuable assistance which has been rendered by many of the Artists, and the general satisfaction expressed at the conduct of the Committee, whose only object has been to render the Exhibition subservient to the interests of Art. REFERENCE LIBRARY. The number of volumes issued during the .year has been 507,335, against 620,124 in the previous year. This diminution is partly accounted for by the closing of the Library for several weeks, partly for cleaning and painting, and partly for the Meeting of the British Association, in September, 1870. The following is a classified list of the Books issued :— Daily CLASSIFICATION. Volumes. Average about Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics.........s:s.cessseceeneces 12,834 49 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &c............ 12,170 46 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy. &c. .............c006+ 8,611 32 Science and the Arts, Architecture, ’ Pa: nting, Music, &e. 28,126 106 History and Biograp hy aa daediek veCenanie eds erodedes ca eee obe ad 23,410 88 Topography and Kasia nite sieeve ae ANNs ane ncncccunse snes 8,762 33 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ............scccseccoeeeees 20,668 78 Miscellaneous, Literature. © be 7 Ls nl ko a =" ' at al a 7) de enter 4) my TWENTIETH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE PREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MUSEUM AND GALLERY OF ART, OF THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL, FOR THE YEAR 1872. LIVERPOOL: ‘THE ee OL PRINTING AND STATIONERY COMPANY, LIMITED, 88, CASTLE STREET. 1872. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE YEARS 1871—18789. Committee. JAMES A. PICTON, F.S.A., Cuairman. EDWARD SAMUELSON, Devuty-CHarrman. JOHN PEARSON, Mayor. WILLIAM BENNETT, J. ARMSTRONG P. H. RATHBONE, B. HALL, THOMAS AVISON, F.S.A., F. G. PRANGE, C T.BOWRING, _ J. HOUGHTON H. JENNINGS, STEWART H. BROWN, Rey. H. H. HIGGINS, JOSEPH MAYER, F.S.A. Ghief dsibyarian. GEORGE HUDSON. S$ub-Libyarian. THOMAS FORMBY. Superintendent of the ending Libraries. PETER COWELL. Guratoy of the Museum. THOMAS J. MOORE. J t rei < ciate er eas AE Leeann, emisuieed eine ae FS ac ARRAS RYE * eer a | Po Sata Y Ie eyo! ty 7s Loy war ie ita 4g suhag mig f ~ ’ - - 7 . al . J * 2 mors if o iy v re x = - wide feet 2 ryt Mae id Veg FO rhe 2 my ay) aa Pf o : ‘ ‘ he hh, hy F ’ we ; 7 ry, j y ect m 7 Dh on Sy ms ro 48 a > Ss ee 7 . " Ps ‘ a) - Fi y 4 “« 43 oa Sas REPORT. Tue twenty years which have elapsed since the opening of the Institution have marked a period of unexampled progress in the country generally, and probably no where more than in Liverpool. It has been the object of the Committee, so far as practicable, to aid the cause of intellectual and educational advancement by providing for public use the best works in every department of literature, science and art. The success has, on the whole, fully borne out the most sanguine anticipations of the founders. The career of such an institution, steadily pursuing its course of useful- ness, presents few incidents of a sensational character to record. Its best eulogium is the fact of its quietly carrying out the objects for which it was established. «At the same time, every year affords some variety of operation, and some feature worthy of a passing notice. During the past year the Schools which have been carried on by the Corporation for nearly half a century have been handed over to the School Board. This Committee has therefore ceased to have any con- nexion with their management. In last year’s Report a statement was presented respecting the Exhibition of Pictures which had been held in the galleries of the building. The experiment has been repeated during the past year with a very satisfactory result. The particulars are as follows :— Number of Pictures Exhibited *- ae Sea ead 944 Sculpture ... ae mae ves oa av Se 15 Number Sold a ae aes ue dee ae 242 Amount of Sales A .. £6,214 4s. 6d. Number of Visitors exclusive of saath Ticket ison me woe 22,894 Number of Season Tickets... ais m = rr 333 The surplus from last year’s Exhibition (£600) has been expended in the purchase of two pictures for the Permanent Gallery— Tue Fart or Rienzi, by F. W. W. Topham. A Norts Devon Gtien, by J. W. Oakes. It is expected that after the- payment of all expenses a considerable surplus will remain for the further purchase of pictures from the next Exhibition. At the close of the Exhibition a very pleasing tribute was paid by a number of the exhibiting artists to the Mayor, Edward Samuelson, Esq., and Mr. Philip Rathbone, to whose exertions a large portion of the success 6 of the undertaking was due. This presentation consisted of two port-folios of sketches, many of them from names of high eminence, accompanied by an illuminated address to each of these gentlemen. The Art Department is constantly receiving fresh accessions. In addition to the pictures purchased for the permanent Gallery, a very valuable coHeéction has recently been added to the art treasures. This consists of a series of Miniatures, Medals, &c., of the Bonaparte Family, for- merly in the possession of the Emperor of the French, purchased many years ago by Mr. John Mather, of Liverpool, and by him bequeathed to the town. The collection is unique, and both artistically and historically is of the highest interest. The courses of popular lectures, commenced seven years since, have been continued during last winter successfully. Particulars of them will be found at the end of this Report. The new catalogue of the Referenee Library, prepared by Mr. Samuel Huggins, has been completed, comprising all the books received to the end of 1870. This has been a work of great labour, time, and expense. No pains have been spared to render it not only available for the purposes of the Library, but as a useful work of reference for students in every department of enquiry. A Supplement is in preparation, bringing the catalogue down to the end of the present year. The crowded state of the book-shelves has for some time demanded re-arrangement and extension of accommodation. This it is proposed to provide by fitting up the rooms in the basement immediately under the library for Parliamentary papers, Specifications of Patents, files and volumes of newspapers, Transactions, and other works of pure refer- ence. This will gain considerable space for works in general literature. The Students’ room is becoming too limited for the numbers ho!ding ‘special reading tickets; but the room above, to which access is already provided by a separate staircase, will double the accommodation. The recent publication on an extensive scale of photographs of the Antiquities and Art treasures in the British Museum has drawn attention to the desirability of a similar illustration of the objects of art in the Museum, and especially in the Mayer collection, many of which are unique. The expense and risk of undertaking such a work presented a serious obstacle to its being carried out by the Committee, but happily an arrangement has been entered into with Messrs. Vandyke & Brown, by which the object will be accomplished, it is believed in a superior manner without any risk to the Institution. 7 In addition to the work proper to the several departments of the Library, Museum, and Art Gallery, it has been the desire of the Com- mittee to utilize as far as practicable the available portions of the buildings for other objects of a kindred nature. The Government examinations for the Civil Service, and the Cambridge examinations of the female Classes for honours have been held in the building, which has also afforded accommodation to the Liverpool School of Science. Lectures have also been delivered in the theatre to the Volunteers by Col. Peel Yates, R.A. On the whole, every department may be pronounced to be in a state of efficiency and progressive usefulness. The principal want which re- mains to be supplied is a suitable building for the Gallery of Art. Evidences are continually being manifested of the loss the community is sustaining for want of a place to receive and display pictures and objects of taste, which there is every reason to believe would flow in freely if provision were made for their reception. Liberality in this direction is chilled and repelled by the present absence of accommodation. The following are the statistics in each department :— REFERENCE LIBRARY. _ The number of volumes issued during the year has been 470,230, against 507,335 in the previous year. This diminution can only be accounted for by the flourishing state of employment in the different branches of trade during the past twelve months. The following is a classified list of the Books issued :-— ’ Daily CLASSIFICATION. Volumes. Average about Theology, Morals arid Metaphysics .........scsseceeeee cesses 11,320 40 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, &e. ......... 10,381 37 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c.................65 9,561 34 Science and the Arts, Architecture, Painting, Music, &c. 27,494 ni! History. and Biopra piiys tise csecccsscsqccanectardeensewosvse anes eos 19,604 69 Topography and Antiquities ....2.......ceessssseceeseesesreceee 7,328 26 Geography, Voyages, and Travels......... pre teeteneeee recon: 15,745 56 Mane ANCOUS, LiitCTORUEO oncenkc.nxa0tncexco-kas=sqe das sdacnase 200,356 706 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics.............cceceseeseeeeeeee 3,185 ll Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics ... 2,205 8 Education, Logic, Language, &C............sscsssssevrssseeees 7,363 26 Poetry and Dramatic Literature .... wana 10,987 39 Works of Imagination..............+4 ae ..- 136,160 479 Gilaxsicn): Tiige raitre.iedsesance-andses cncesssadoqd oe dadeaceonvecweus 2,120 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference...... 6,426 23 RDAs! aan vam enatestitannn ventas avcaee 470,230 1,659 8 During the year 1,745 volumes of books have been added to the Library, viz., 1,376 by purchase, 120 from the Commissioners of Patents, and 249 by donation, under the following heads :— . CLASSIFICATION. 1871 Additions. 1872 Theology, Morals, and Metaphysies...........:ssseecees 4,304 101 4,405 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &c. ....... Weg. shore 1,288 34 1,322 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c............ 3,064 120 3,184 Science and the Arts, Architecture ................66 5,814 229 6,043 FERStOry-aNd BlOSTAPHYs.5,....0.c0cs nsw sceesoscescsconwes 7,482 213 7,695 Topography and Antiquities. ...............sesssceccsoees 2,378 77 2,455 Geography, Vovages, and Travels ...............+e00+ 3,274 108 3,382 Miscellaneous Literature ...........-.cscerscscsecesserens 9,943 469 10,412 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics................00seeeee 4,512 100- 4,612 Commerce and Social Statistics ..............:..ssee00 489 27 516 Education, Logic, and Language.............scs00eeeee 852 30 882 Poetry and Dramatic Literature..,............ ses. 2,369 83 2,452 Works Ofelmag im aitan oor ccwes verns-sceesscesveasseebs sep 5,299 74 5,373 Claanical Ma CGKAbule v5. wese (2 BS SE fs . 1,120 3 * / 72 70 i? | ” ”? 19,600 : ) : 197 55,160 Leaving to be added to books issued in Class H, Miscellaneous Literature, 73,640. LIST OF REVIEWS, MAGAZINES, AND PERIODICALS, TAKEN IN THE REFERENCE LIBRARY :— QUARTERLY. Archzological Journal. Archzeologia Cambrensis. British Quarterly Review. Dublin Review. Edinburgh Review. German Magazine. Ibis. Journal of Anatomy. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society. Journal fiir Ornithologie. Journal of the Statistical Society. London Quarterly Review. Navy List. Naval Science. North American Review. Popular Science Review. Quarterly Journal of Geological Society. Quarterly Journal of Science. Quarterly Review. Revue Celtique. Revue et Magasin de Zoologie. Theological Review. Westminster Review. Y Traethodydd. Zeitschrift fiir Deutsche Philologie. MonTuHiy. Academy. All the Year Round. Annals and Magazine of Natural History. Army List. ; Art Journal. Bankers’ Magazine. Belgravia. Blackwood’s Magazine. Chambers’ Journal, Church of England Magazine. Congregationalist. Contemporary Review. Continental Railway Guide. Cornhill Magazine. Cope’s Tobacco Plant. Daheim. Die Gartenlaube. Dietetic Reformer. Dublin University Magazine. Financial Reformer. Florist and Pomologist. Food Journal. Fortnightly Review. Fraser’s Magazine. Gazette des Beaux Arts. Geological Magazine. Gentleman’s Magazine. - Good Words. Homeeopathic World. House Furnisher. Journal of Horticulture Leisure Hour. _ London Society. Macmillan’s Magazine. Musical Times. Nautical Magazine. Our Own Fireside. Once a Week. Portfolio. Quiver. Railway Guide. Revue Archéologique. - Revue Brittanique. Revue Chrétienne. St. James’s Magazine. St. Paul’s Magazine. Shorthand Magazine. Sunday at Home. ‘V'ruthseeker. United Service Journal. Zoologist. FortNiGHTLY. Journal of Gaslighting, &c. Revue des Deux Mondes. Unsere Zeit. WEEKLY. Atheneum. Architect. Builder. Builders’ Weekly Reporter. 13 REVIEWS, &c.—ConTinvep. Jomptes Rendus. Economist. Engineer. Engineering. English Mechanic. Era. Fun (2 copies). Graphic (2 copies). Tron. Journal of the Society of Arts. Judy (2 copies). Lancet. Land and Water. London News (2 copies). Nature. Naval and Military Gazette. Notes and Queries. Orchestra. Porcupine. Public Opinion. Punch (2 copies). Saturday Review. Spectator (2 copies). Volunteer Service Gazette. Vanity Fair. Weekly Notes. Building News. Broad Arrow. Chemical News. Civilian. LENDING LIBRARIES. The statistics of the North and South Lending Branches show little change during the last two or three years. It has been found that four thousand readers at each library are as many as can satisfactorily be attended to, and that any increase to this number appears to have the effect of crowding out the older readers. Prose fiction still largely predominates in _ the issues, but in this respect Liverpool differs little from other large towns possessing free libraries. Donations have been received from the following authors :—Mr. Samuel Huggins, Mr. J. S. Maccrom, and Mr. William Woodall. The following are the Statistics for the past year :— ( / North. j South, ToraL. EN Gs UN ie gs eure ok whan wry | 208,546 | 213,985 | 422,531 New Tickets issued ....... baa Rieti. ROTI Nh ae a tg aa haa DI rover cick: Sa 5 ys RR ak Sey Md ay ED | 2110! 2154) 4.964 eer adiecliod 0t. eu ie ls haces seca | 2308| 2,365| 4,673 Total Readers on Books ............ee cece reer ee ene neers 4,359} 4,464 8,823 Books lost or injured and paid for ........--.-eeeeeeeees | aS “71 cae a es RR Oded wine witrdha < piige'g ee oa Rees | 7 5 12 Volumes worn out—replaced ......... eee ee reece eee eens 280 505 785 ~ Volumes worn out—withdrawn.......cceeeee eee eeeeeeees 178 262 440 New Volumes added §........cccccccn ee cececeneeenennes 417. 432 849 Total number of Volumes in the Libraries .......+.++0+00+ 20,031 | 20,799; 40,830 ee — ——— S Rin: The volumes lent have been classified as follows :— Micoloyyiand seta plysics sep sty, texisctinele- Miri. ee eh wie 8s 3,639:| 93,572) 7,211 Natural Philosophy, Mathematics, &c. ..............005 2,445 2.175 4,620 INTIMAL aR yer ise tae beiicre bess shel cie tone: oe oriole oats 1,566 1,907 3,473 NiclenicerandpherANtSi otic) vier dito vials tabs Fe acta eee oly 5,923 4,460 | *10,383 RISE OMY PAI CORT DD UY we orice slaleseiayencle aims sien ivyeyetaariiel le 9,780 9,059 | 18,839 LOpOSEApHy ANG PAM TIC UIIIES 24.0 piayehiis oysee's ¢3e. lo aero an aie 927) 1,094) 2,021 Voyages and oes 2 ere RR ee Se ne Pe eee ATR ari 5,447 5,547 | 10,994 Miscellaneous Literature, bein collected Works, Essays, oF = . Magazines, &e. o>. ..as st. a a a mace Sa 16,072.) ° 19;710 | 8a; 182 Jurisprudence, Law and seOlbChie vide teal s een ye ee | * the eee a is 20 7 ft & Ata To . - ee a. : veo Ao Feopeat aod “ ¢ ‘ ~ ‘ ig ‘ey AMG 30) LE” ; a ae oR MAT RI IER =v ; * ke s be : ah ondict, hi fas LURE RB eee 23,650 Mopopraplty Hrd ATMOS ei, ccts mvs sore ote) syoliace ll \ele =| Wata yee 9,457 Geography, Voyages, and Travels............cesseseesees 16,730 Miscellaneous Witerdture t=... etre nee cies etele ws ures ch veh 151,383 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ...............0eeeeeuee 3,623 Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics ........ 4,236 Education, Mopic, Language, &e.'.. 6. se ccace sce tscee ree 9,329 Pootry and -Wramatic Literature |... «vu bcs vere oh yee alee 14,309 VOL kS of SimMamInAtiONy yc ei l..ecs a slek tere ava de oak ele oe aie 125,084 GJaasigalvitorauuTe’ 11... 85 ae cobs ego oath tale, vg.e7Cunert taste cde 2,568 Heraldry, Encyclopcedias, and Works of Reference........ 25,241 465,397 \ Daily Average about 64 62 38 152 94 38 66 601 14 17 37 57 496 10 100 1,846 During the year 2,166 volumes of books have been added to the Library, viz,, 1,903 by purchase, 165 from the Commissioners of Patents, and 98 by Donation, under the following heads ;— Classifications. 1878. Additions. Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics..............0... 4,512 92 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &c. ..............4, 1,368 49 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c. .......... 3,283 138 Science and the Arts, Architecture .................. 6,349 837 LIST OTSA IO SMABIAN Bots so gas si Sintare (0), sag the pheyee wind 7,921 223 Topography and Antiquities ..............cceeeeeeee 2,565 214 Geography, Voyages, and Travels ................4. 8,483 99 Miscellaneous Litera pureen: «cca ses ee a elenls eewie sais 10,947 459 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics...................: 4,729 123 Commerce and Social Statistics............0c cece eeee 545 24 Education, Logic, and Language ................0005 931 37 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ..5.... ......000005 2,506 188 Works ‘of imagination, 2. taoae weenie die nant ee 5,456 68 OlassivalSMiteratares:. + Ach ccs tous ots Rinleis ianis aura cetee 371 8 Heraldry, Encyclopcedias, and Wooks of Reference..., 1,863 107 56,828 2,166 1874. 4,604 1,417 3,421 6,686 8,144 2,779 3,582 11,406 - 4,852 569 968 2,693 5,524 379 1,970 58,994 11 LIST OF REVIEWS AND PERIODICALS TAKEN IN THE REFERENCE LIBRARY :— QuaARTERLY. Annales des Sciences Naturelles. Archeological Journal. Archeologia Cambrensis British Quarterly Review. Dublin Review. Edinburgh Review. German Magazine. Ibis. Journal of Anatomy. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society. Journal of the Society of Antiquaries. Journal fiir Ornithologie Journal of the Statistical Society. Life Boat. London Quarterly Review. Navy List. Naval Science. New Quarterly Magazine. North American Review. Popular Science Review. Quarterly Journal of Geological Society. Quarterly Journal of Science. Quarterly Review. Revue Celtique. Revue et Magasin de Zoologie. Theological Review. Westminster Review. Y Traethodydd Zeitschrift far Deutsche Philologie : Monruty. Academy. All the Year Round. Annals and Magazine of Natural History Army List. Art Journal. Bankers’ Magazine. Belgravia. Blackwood’s Magazine. Chambers’ Journal. Church of England Magazine. Congregationalist. Contemporary Beview. Continental Railway Guide. _ Cope’s Tobacco Plant. Cornhill Magazine. Daheim. Die Gartenlaube. _ Dietetic Reformer. - Dublin University Magazine. Financial Reformer. Florist and Pomologist. _ Fortnightly Review. _ Fraser’s Magazine. Gazette des Beaux Arts. London Society. _ Macmillan’s Magaz Musical Times. Nautical Magazine. Our Own Fireside. Once a Week. Portfolio. Quiver. Railway Guide. Revue Archéologique. Revue Britannique. Revue Chrétienne. Saturday Journal. Shipwrecked Mariner. St. James’s Magazine. Shorthand Magazine. Sunday at Home. Tinsley’s Magazine. Truthseeker. United Service Journal. Zoologist. FortnicHTLy. Gazette des Architectes. Revue des Deux Mondes, Unsere Zeit. WEEKLY, American Manufacturer. Athenzum. Architect. British Architect. Builder. Builders’ Weekly Reporter. Building News. Broad Arrow. Chemical News. Civilian. Comptes Rendus. Economist. Engineer. Engineering. Engineering and Building News. English Mechanic. Era. Examiner. Fun (2 copies). Graphic (2 copies). Tron. Journal of Gaslighting, &c. Journal of the Society of Arts. Judy (2 copies). Lancet. Land and Water. London News (2 copies). Nature. Naval and Military Gazette. Notes and Queries. Orchestra. Pharmaceutical Journal. Porcupine. Public Opinion. Punch (2 copies). Saturday Review. Spectator (2 copies). Volunteer Service Gazette, Vanity Fair. Weekly Notes. / 12 THE LENDING LIBRARIES, The Lending Branches maintain their full complement of readers, though the issues show a falling-off over last year of 11,168 vols. As there is a marked improvement in the class of literature lent, no doubt the decrease is due to the books being kept their full time for more careful and studious reading. The whole of the above decrease, with 1,774 vols. additional, making 12,942, comes under the head of fiction. Miscellaneous Literature (prin. cipally Magazines) shows a decrease of 2,902 vols.; History and Biography is 547 vols. less; Politics, 107; and Political Economy, 81. On the other hand, Theology shows an increase of 1,165 vols.; Natural Philosophy and Mathematics, 642; Natural History, 538; Arts and Sciences, 1,570; of which 3338 vols. are Music; Topography, 368; Travels, 244; Education and Languages, 587; Poetry, 284; Classics, 24; and Books for the Blind, 9. The large number of tickets cancelled results, in a great measure, through the neglect of readers to renew them at the proper time (every twelve months from the date of issue); thus they become void. In some respects this is advantageous both to the Library and guarantors, as by those who rejoin new vouchers are supplied to the Library, and guarantors have the option of declining being again responsible should they think fit. Of the 75 Books lost 11 were replaced by guarantors, and the remainder by the borrowers themselves. The 14 wholly lost were found missing at stock-taking, but could not be traced. The Books worn out and replaced consist almost wholly of works of fiction, among which the names of Dickens, Scott, Lytton, Lever, Marryat, Cooper, Mayne Reid, Mrs. Wood, Braddon, are the most conspicuous. The cancelled portion consists principally of Magazines which are not considered necessary to replace. In addition, however, to these 777 vols. worn out and withdrawn, there has been at the South Library a further withdrawal of 650 duplicate Magazines now no longer in demand, which, after being properly stamped, were presented to the following charitable institutions, viz. :—Royal Infirmary, 200 vols.; Northern Hospital, 150; Royal Southern Hospital, 150; Convalescent Institution, Woolton, 100; Newsboys’ Home, 50. They were in every case very thankfully accepted for the patients, and will, no doubt, prove useful in lightening many an otherwise weary hour. By deduct- ing the volumes withdrawn from the new works added it will be seen that the net increase—888 vols.—is very moderate, and this has been the case for some years past; but as there is a constant stream of new books flowing in, the Libraries are maintained in numbers, usefulness, and popularity. The following are the Statistics :— ee : 13 TT LT I CES LE LI OLED EDIE STE: A EE North. South. ToraL. EERSEIET NI) ree st ie CM area: oie mice oo tv aibye nals» echo of 211,673 | 199,690 | 411,363 PRE OSL ABSUGUH on idee PS hells wicle fies elayets sled css Slate as 2,268} 2,262) 4,530 SER IRCEO ONION ta Mifare mittte T Capo aioe! 62, w\sie'ghtie one's eyeele. bile « 2,450 2,484 4,934 PEEMGGNGOHGOS Dts rane ting 2a Oe oh ob oelle occ ce telte ys 2,334 2,307 4,641 BEUAMPCRUOFS ON TNO DOOKN Vuic csc cae snes s ess ee ce cng 4,718 | 4,746 9,464 Books lost or injured and paid for ...................0008: 40 35 75 TT ECR peal SES a Ce ne eee 7 7 14 Volumes worn out—replaced ............ ccc cece eee eee 466 516 982 Volumes worn out—withdrawn ........,...:ceeeceeeeueen 889 388 777 PMPECGIIINES AUGOG, ... cc See t eee e yee s vial v6 50a a 583 577 1,160 Total number of volumes in the Libraries ..............., 20,225 | *20,388| 40,563 i. * Less 650 duplicate Magazines, presented to Hospitals, &c. Table showing the classification of Books lent :— ¥ Le ineplony, Moral Philosophy, Ke. viich css ee ede le ste cs 4,383 3,993] 8,376 Natural Philosophy and Mathematics .................04, 2,833} 2,429) 6,262 SUIT MAIPELICEOUW SS . ets bate’ etl. erodes «ae Mutya w Rb ot 1,812] 2,199 4,011 SERA DEO: APES OR oth Co alg «olds cet ome tienes y toa 6,681} 5,272 | *11,953 Reemny and. DiNeTAplyii ts. i0s hoc cane coe uds slo wesd cas ’.| 10,301] 7,991] 18,292 Ponopraphy and Antiquities ........... see rnsencssndecawes 1,107| 1,282] 2,389 Voyages and Travels ............ Ghia REET SORT 6,582} 65,706} 11,2388 Miscellaneous paeensiies DAE collecte orks, Essays, en ECDE TL CUTE a A I a \ 16,152 | 16,728} 82,880 Sammapradence,.E olitica’ &o:)) 05. 2)Nds. cue ce cde es eecees es 275 191 466 Commerce and Political Economy...............ccceeeees 664 358| 1,022 Hducation, Languages, Logic, &c. 1.0.2.6. . 6 ce cece eee e aes 2,289 2,127; 4,416 MPU AT GEG DIR ATIG 5 tok ve «ocho a vieinc os ase mnie isle < singuinys *.| 1,981] 2,073] 4,054 oar {Shr alt diye dene Tisha eg age aie Ria Ar ar ie ae 157,157 149, 048 | 306,200 Mesuetie rari) GeVOGK: OLABRICH es We 5a esos 0.0 'e ok os v.00 wipe ecmole’s 274 216 490 PermtrpMRpIS UE ENING) rats Uh shacks cs cand uo ecece vs eee éis 232 72 304 Ca pe? A ag Seen 211,673 | 199,690 | 411,363 * This includes 4,225 vols. of Vocal and Instrumental Music, MUSEUM. STATISTICS. 1872-3. 1873-4. Decrease. Rei DAY. VISILOYE |. 22 .)o tients + wre ens 428,501 413,591 14,910 EDEL UPA VELERO) 7 oc). . stolafe divin kuia/s, se)» 00.5: 0» 8,240 7,953 287 Daily Gi 0 es A ir os 2,012 1,941 71 The entire bnilding was repainted during the Spring and Summer months ; and, although the Museum was never entirely closed, but as many of the rooms as possible kept open to the public, the number of visitors was doubtless affected thereby. - DONATIONS. A fine specimen of Sea Fan (Gorgonia flabellum) ; a specimen of Coralline Pleaaura porosa); two Corals; a Basket Fish (Astrophyton); fiye Cake P 14 Urchins (Clypeaster) ; two Starfish (Ophidiaster); two Sea Urchins, and three Crabs; all from Port Royal, Jamaica; also a Second Collection of Marine Specimens from Port Royal, consisting of Sponges, Corals, and Corallines, Echi- noderms, and Molluscan Spawn ; collected and presented by Samuel Archer, Esq., Staff Surgeon-Major. A small Saw Fish (Pristis) from the River Bonny, West Africa; collected and presented by Dr. Arkins, s.s. Ethiopia. Two young living Terrapins, for the Aquaria ; presented by Rev. W. Banister. A very young Rattlesnake, from Brazil; presented by Mr. H. Beasley. . Specimens of Sponges, collected at Douglas, Isle of Man, and presented by Mr. George Beves, per Mr. T. Higgin. An extensive collection of Freshwater Shells of the Genus Unio (cleaned and mostly named by Anthony); also a collection of Fossil Terebratule and Tertiary Fossils; presented by Mr. John Bewley. A fine male specimen of the Margin-tailed Otter (Pteronura Sandbachii, Gray), from Demerara, and the Skin and Skeleton of a Manatee (Manatus Australis), captured in the Abury Creek, Demerara, specially for the Museum, and presented by Mr. Samuel Booker. Two living Horned Frogs (Phrynosoma cornubica), from Galveston; presented by Mr. John Brotherton. A Kingfisher shot at Storeton; presented by Mr. Wm. Brown. A piece of Obsidian ; two small Saw Fishes (Pristis) ; a Hammer-Headed and three other small Sharks; a File Fish; a Rhinobatis; two Tetraodons ; one Ostracion; one Ray (Mileobatis); two Jaws of Rays, and one Jaw of Mileobatis, from India ; presented by Captain Alexander Browne, Associate of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. A Spur-winged Goose (Plectropteris Gambensis) from West Africa ; presented by Mrs. Carpenter. Specimens of Hydractinia echinata (encrusting Zoophyte on Buecinum), from Budleigh Salterton ; presented by Dr. H. J. Carter. A very large Fish Vertebra ; presented by Mr. William Cheshire. A Sponge from the Red Sea; presented by Captain Chisholm, per Mr. Alfred Higginson. One hundred and thirty-one specimens of eighty-seven species of British Insects, named and set ; presented by Mr. Benjamin Cooke. A living King Crab (Limulus), from New York; presented by Mr. Crane. 15 Nineteen Eggs of Prairie Hen or Ruffed Grouse, from the United States ; presented by Mr. William Cross. Two Adult, one Immature, and three Chicks of the Common Tern, and one young Oyster-Catcher, from Walney Island; collected and presented by Mr. Henry Durnford. Skull of a large Gavial, and two Skulls of Crocodiles from India; presented _by Mr. C. E. Elliston, _ A Lump Fish (Cyclopterus lwmpus); presented for the Aquaria by Captain Pieisher; One Horned. Screamer (Palamedea cornuta), and one Yellow-footed Egret, from Demerara ; presented by Mr. Alexander Garnett. - A Common Snake ; presented by Mr, J. H. Gibson. An Albatross; presented by Mr. Robert Girvin. Twenty-one specimens of Fossil Teeth and Bones from the Phosphate Beds of South Carolina; presented by Mr. William H. Graham, per Mr. Stewart H. Brown. A File Fish (Balistes), two small Geckos and specimens of Salpe ; presented by Captain H Cueshe, ship ‘“ Sir John Mandeville,” per Messrs. T. Joynson and Co, Two Starfishes from Queensland ; presented by Mr. J. Ground. Three small samples of Gold Quartz, and one of Tin Ore, from New South Wales ; presented by Mr. John Hale. A large Monitor Lizard from the River Danger, West Africa; living specimens of three species of Freshwater Fish from Cabenda, near the River Congo, West Africa ; and specimens of Beetles destructive to Cigars ; presented by Captain Hannah, s.s. “Angola.” A specimen of rare Sponge (Halisarca dujardinii), without fibre and without spicules, from the Isle of Man; a horny-fibred Sponge; a fine specimen of Toilet Sponge, with shade and stand, and three other Sponges; a Ventriculite in Chalk; one do. in Flint, with polished side; and four specimens of Polyzoa (mounted for the microscope), from Carnaryon Bay; presented by Mr. Thomas Higgin. A South American Monkey, presented by Mrs. Hopkins. Living specimens of Anemones, Mollusca, Hermit Crabs, and Crustacea, dredged i in Gibraltar Bay, and presented for the Aquaria by Captain Horsfall, ss. “ Canopus,” Associate of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. 16 Five young Moles, presented by Rev. W. Houghton. A living Horned Frog (Phrynosoma cornubica) from Galveston ; presented by Miss Hughes. Two Skulls of Snow Bear (Ursus Isabellinus) ; Skin and Skull of Indian Pine Marten (artes flavigula); flat Skin and Skull of Musk Deer (Moschus moschiferus) ; and a Musk Pod from the same, all from Cachmere; collected and presented by Mr. H. Heywood Jones. A Trunk Fish from Port Adelaide; a Flying Squid; and a small undeter- mined specimen, probably Echinoderm, from West Africa; presented by Mr. R, J. Keen. The Carapace of a Peba (Tatusia peba), brought from Monte Video ; presented by Messrs. Lamport and Holt. A Radiated Monkey (Macacus radiatus) ; presented by Mrs. George Lee. Two Horse Skulls (Hquus); Right Ramus of Ox(Bos); Left Ramus of Stag (Cervus elaphus); Right Femur of do.; Metatarsal of do.; and five Ribs ; found under trunks of trees in bed of Old Gully, at New North Dock Exca- vations; presented by Mr. G. F. Lyster, C.E., Chief Engineer, Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. A large specimen of the Common Snake, from Huyton Quarry; presented by Mr. James Mackarell. A fine specimen of Branched Starfish (Astrophyton) or “ Basket Fish” of American fishermen, taken clinging to a coralline in 12 fathom water, off Charleston, South Carolina, by Captain Manterola, Commander of the Spanish ship, ‘‘ Concepcion ;” and presented by him per Mr. Thomas Ibbotson. A fine specimen of the Cotton Plant, from the State of Georgia, with the pods fully developed; presented by Captain Thomas Masson, ship “ George Hurlbut,” per Messrs. Rathbone, Brothers and Co. An Electric Eel (Gymnotus) from Maranham; presented by Mr. John McFarlane. ; Three living Chameleons, from Smyrna; presented by Mr. W. R. McKaig. Two Sponges from Ceara, North Brazil, showing a lining membrane of fibrous tissue to some of the internal cavities; presented by Captain McKinney. A living Turtle from Maceio, Brazil; presented by Captain John Metcalfe, 8.8. “ Belgic.” A living specimen of a large species of Silk Moth (Saturnia cecropia), from a Cocoon brought from Melbourne by the “ Great Britain,” November, 1878, presented by Mr. R. Mitchell. 1%. A Bottle of Gulf Weed, from lat. 7 x., 30 w.; presented by Mr. S. F. Mogg, Two Stems of Giant Sea-Pen (Osteocella septentrionalis, Gray), from Burrard Inlet, British Columbia; presented by Messrs. Moody, Dietz, and O. Nelson. A Sitka Canoe from Alaska; the Head of a Walrus from do. ; a beautifully- mounted specimen of Chain Salpx ; a collection of Marine Specimens; and a large Photograph of Professor Agassiz ; presented by Captain J. H. Mortimer, ship “Isaac Webb,” Associate of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. A Seal (Callocephalus vitulina), taken at Lynn; and a young Otter caught at Leasowe ; presented by Mr. J. Naylor. A young Orocodile and Skin of Lizard, from the river Niger ; presented by Mr. Olliver. A Black Sponge and six other species of Sponge, on one specimen of Coral (Millepora), from Port-au-Prince, Hayti; and a collection of Starfishes, and other marine specimens, dredged off the coast of Peru; presented by Captain J. A. Perry, Associate of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. Four living Perch for the Aquaria ; presented by Mr. J. H. Pring. A specimen of Zamia, and the Jaws of an Ichthyosaurus, from Street, Somersetshire ; and a sample of Iserine, from Egremont; presented by Mr. T. Mellard Reade, C.K. Two small Sponges from the 8. EH. Pacific, and three Birds from Juan Fer- nandez; presented by Mr. Edwyn C. Reed, Museo Nacional, Santiago de Chile. Two Rock specimens of Upper Llandovery Conglomerate, from the Worces- tershire Beacon; presented by Dr. Ricketts. Two Snakes, a Lizard, and a Limbless Lizard, from San Francisco ; presented by Mr. Rowlands. A common Snake from Newtown, Montgomeryshire ; presented by Mr. A. Royds. A large specimen of the Tobacco-pipe Fish (Fistularia) from Si. Vincent, Cape de Verde; a Coral from the Reef of Pernambuco ; seven species of Shells from do. ; a large specimen of Rock Agate from Rio Grande, South Brazil; a Millepore Coral from Cape Agostinho; two Eggs of the Rhea, or American Ostrich ; and three Moths taken in the Roads of Buenos Ayres; collected and _ presented by Capt. Slack. A living King Crab (Zimulus) from New York ; presented by Mr. G. T. Smith. Specimens of Fish and Fish Skulls; presented by Mr. Henry Smith, 18 A Snake from Ceara; presented by Miss Squire. Remains of Stag, Ox, and Boar, from excavations at Blowick, near South- port; presented by Mr. E. Thomas. A young Crocodile from the River Bonny; presented by Mr. J. W. Thompson. Ten specimens of six species of Freshwater Fish from the Sette Camma or Ndogo River, West Africa; and ten Spears from Gaboon; presented by Mr. R. B. N. Walker, F.R.G.S., Corr. Memb. Lit. and Phil. Soc. of Liverpool. A very young Tortoise and a Squilla from the Gulf of Mexico; presented by — Mr. John Watt. A young Alligator from the Mississippi; presented by Mr. D. B. Wells. A small collection of Reptiles and Insects (chiefly Orthoptera); also a specimen of Callianassa and a small Rodent from Old Calabar; collected and presented by Mr. T. H. White. * A specimen of Cassiterite or Tinstone from Carnyorth Mine, St. Just, Corn- wall; presented by Mr. Wm. White. A specimen of Mygale or Birdcatching Spider from Cape Hayti; presented by Mr. J. W. Windeatt. Ten specimens of Minerals (Blende, Specular Iron, &c.) from Pennsylvania ; presented by Mr. John H. Winning. A Longicorn Beetle (Astinomus edelis) from Garston; presented by Dr. J. V. Worthington. A coloured cast of Skull of Fossil Tooth-billed Bird (Odontopteryx toliapicus Owen) from the London Clay ; presented by Mr. B. M. Wright. Ten Sea-Anemones (Actinia mesembryanthemum) ; presented for the Aquaria by Miss Wrigley. A Silver Medal, by Wyon, commemorative of the National Exhibition of Industry in the City of Cordova, Argentine Republic, 1871; presented by H. E. Governor D. Mariano Balcarcis, Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain from the Argentine Republic, per W. Rodger Gilmour, Esq., Argentine Consul, Liverpool. An earthenware Dish, Willow pattern, impressed “ Ferry Bridge 8”; An earthenware Plate ‘“‘ Leeds Pottery”; a ditto “‘ Whitenine”; and a Cream Coloured ditto, ‘‘ Sewell and Donkin’’; presented by Mrs. A. Briggs. Specimens of Pottery, from Cyprus and Greece; a pair of Slippers (bearing an inscription), from a female mummy found near Bennah, in excavating for See 19 the Railway from Alexandria to Cairo ; presented by Captain Alexander Brown, Associate of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. A Japanese Circular Bronze Mirror ; presented by Mr, J. Pitcairn Campbell. A modern Sicilian Jar with handle, from Palermo; two Ivory Hair Pins, found at Rome; Fragment of Ancient Greek Pottery, from Athens ; ten smali circular Tiles of Egyptian Pottery for inlaying ; small broken figure of Horse ; stone Scarabceus; an Anatolian Saucer; a carved Amber Head; two small Egyptian Pottery Tiles ; one Arabic Pipe Head, and other specimens ; collected and presented by Rev. Greville J. Chester. A Liverpool Willow pattern Dish ; presented by Mr. Joseph Ellisdon. A Cup and Saucer of German Ware, and a Cup and Saucer of Nantgarw Porcelain ; presented by Mr. A. W. Franks. A small Jug of Grey German Stoneware; presented by Mrs. Gass. A Burmese Palm-leaf Book on Metaphysics; a Sacred Book of the Buddhists of Burma, in Pali character ; six Books of Instruction in Drawing, from Sunan ; a Chinese Novel; eighteen Drawings depicting varions punishments; a Shan Book ; two Stone Celts from Yenangyoung, Burmah ; three Stone Celts from Yunan, China; a Bronze Celt from Gungeria, Central India, and eight other Ethnological Specimens, chiefly from Burmah; collected and presented by Mr. Robert Gordon, C.E. A red Earthenware Plate from Peru ; presented by Mr. W. Healing. A Burmese Idol; presented by Mr. Timothy B. Hughes. A specimen of Stone Carving, representing flowers and foliage ; presented by Mr. Benjamin Kent. A model of a Japanese Trading Junk, from Kobi, near Osaha ; presented by Captain Mackey. An Urn, hammered out from brass rods by the natives, from the Niger ; presented by Messrs. Oliver and Lee. An Antique Earthen Sarcophagus (with traces of Greek inscription), found near Karadash, on the Gulf of Scandaroon ; and presented by Captain Pernie, ss. “ Ararat.” An Earthenware Plate, with printed birds and painted flowers ; presented by Mr: P. H. Rathbone. Two Plaster Casts, of small wooden Slabs carved with Hieroglyphics, from _ Easter Island; presented by Mr. Edwyn C. Reed. _ Cast of Seal of Henry VII, taken from the original, found in Durham; presented by Mr. J. W. Reid. 20 An Inscribed Brick, 13 inches square, from Babylon, containing the name of Nebuchadnezzar ; presented per Mr. A. W, Franks. A Plaster Medallion of William Roscoe; presented by Mr. Elias Schleich. Six specimens of Ancient Pottery, or Huachos, found in excavations on the Paramanga Estate, near Horca Hill, Peru; presented by Mr. George D. F. Stephens. ‘ A Hat, made of light basket-work, from Cebu, Philippine Islands ; presented by Mr. Thomas Stevens. Three small circular Japanese Bronze Mirrors; presented by Mr. William Walthew. _ A Jar of Peruvian Pottery, from Santa Fé, West Coast of South America; presented by Mr. Robert Wyte. PURCHASES. The principal Purchases have been as follows :— Three rare Lemurs from Madagascar ; a Chimpanzee ; a young specimen of the Great Ant-eater, and#wenty-four other Mammals. An Owen’s Apteryx ; a Six-Shafted Bird of Paradise, and forty-one other Birds. A fine specimen of the Ceratodus from Queensland, Australia, (a recently — discovered form of Ganoid Fish previously supposed to have been extinct since the close of the Triassic period,) and twelve other Fish and Reptiles. Mounted Skeletous of Hoffman's Sloth (shotving jive cervical vertebra) ; large African Hornbill ; one Humming Bird, and eleven other Osteological specimens. Twenty-five selected Sphingidw, and other Lepidoptera. Twenty Mounted British Larvse ; forty other Insects, and twenty-nine Crustacea, Starfishes, &c. Specimens of Pholas Borings, and ninety other specimens end illustrations of Mollusca. Fifteen Corals and Coralines, and thirty-four Sponges from Mauritius, Madagascar, &c. An Ichthyosaurus from the Lias of Street, Somerset ; the Skull of a Beaver from the Fens, near Topham, Suffolk, and eighteen other Fossils. A Collection of Volcanic and other Rocks from the Department of the Puy de Dome. Living specimens of Norway Lobster (Nephrops); Sea Mice (Aphrodita) ; Masked and other Crabs (Corystes, Gonoplax, &c.); Salamanders, &ec., for the Aquaria, 21 Fifteen Carved Spears, Paddles, &c., from the South Seas; an Esquimaux Coat from Alaska, and a Miniature Model of a Japanese Villa. An Ancient Greek Tazza from Cume; a Jet Statuette of St. James of Compostella, and one of St. James and Our Lord ; a small Female Figure in Amber, with Ivory Face; one Spanish-Indian, and three small Japanese Ivories ; eight Japanese Mirrors, and seventeen pieces of Old Liverpool Ware. EXCHANGES. Exchanges of duplicate specimens have been entered into with Captain Hutton, Otago Museum, New Zealand; Mr. E. C. Reed, Museo Nacional, Santiago de Chile; Mr. A. W. Franks, Christy Museum, London; Mr. W.S. M. D’Urban, Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter ; Dr. Grierson, Museum, Thornhill, N.B.; Canon Tristram, Dr. Whitfield, Mrs. Gardner, and others. ave 4 : 4 15 JUL. 1898 nll ae Sad oho ee a); wr’ - . ule atin! Risiit papoose Vpn RA on ae ty e aih:cee es eR Wgegee |? CL dies Re ey nerds tae Tes: Pugin rh eS . 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Pe als i em ae ar cg dl Amt Bet 7 ye Oran a a Ake Ne Rain § Yee : se _ pee San iit 3 sales Wi. Ried : Brora: >: heen dy yn COO" GaPat» Fad ae oe eee ait ‘ r ot eae a manip dhtad - ee 4,002 14 Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics ........ 5,078 18 Education; logic; Banguage, Gc, ackhas« doe action tesa oe 9,432 34 Poetry and DramatiepaitorataEecs.. rlaiies cticcaron tone rhonae 16,504 56 Wiarksroteindoinationy.* seers cate fork ncaa enh lcge ee 139,256 500 Classical Literature 2,779 8 517,393 1,857 7 The additions for the year number 2,507 volumes, of which 205 are volumes of Patents and 84 are volumes of Parliamentary Papers :— Sn a, Volumes Total Added Number of during Volumes the Year in the Library Theology, Morals, and Metaphysics...........:sssseeereenees 139 4,765 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &C. .....--. sees eee eee eens 37 1,398 Natural History, Botany, Mineralogy, &c,......-.....sseseees 257 3,396 Science and the Arts, Architecture, &o. 1... cece cette eee eee ee 460 7,157 LISHOTY ANG DIOCTADNY ers m es sinks ese ce ba anneneneaan ann 272 8,316 Topography and Antiquities ........ 6.6... ence ee eee eens 183 2,822 Geography, Voyages, and Traveld .......... see ecee ee eneees 106 3,613 MVMSCOlAREQUS LAGOTAGUTO! oii. tote e vole a cles btn est te nore ei ole 535 12,233 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics ............ sees eeee ee ene oe 113 5,233 Commerce, Political Economy, and Social Statistics........... 32 620 Education, Logic, and Language ............cseseeeeeneeuens 46 981 Poetry, and Dramatic Literature ...........seeee cere eee eees 105 2,706 POW OT ECSU OLy MENTE INIA ON $a! tees) cts ep heres «va cay ale a vse) es oreral a alg etebe ale we 35 5,228 MES RICU LO RIP ALBEE, Sieli.a gheeakr 5, d.avch sis aig siaipnede Aes tale ye! bye ahaulete yas 58 413 Heraldry, Encyclopcedias, and Works of Reference,........... 129 1,927 2,507 ~—‘ 60,808 It may be interesting to give in a synoptical form the Reviews and other Periodicals taken :— LIST OF REVIEWS AND PERIODICALS TAKEN IN THE REFERENCE QUARTERLY. Annales des Sciences Naturelles. Archeological Journal. Archzologia Cambrensis. British Quarterly Review. Dublin Review. Edinburgh Review. German Magazine. _ Ibis. Journal of Anatomy. Journal of Microscopical Science. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society Journal of the Society of Antiquaries. Journal fiir Ornithologie. Journal of the Statistical Society. Life Boat. London Quarterly Review. Navy List. Naval Science. New Quarterly Magazine. North American Review. Popular Science Review. - Quarterly Journal of Geological Society. ~ Quarterly Journal of Scierice. Quarterly Review. Revue Celtique. Revue et Magasin de Zoologie. Stray Feathers. Theological Review. Westminster Review. Y Traethodydd. - Zeitschrift fiir Deutsche Philologie, LIBRARY :— MonTuHLyY. All the Year Round. Annals and Magazine of Natural History Army List. Art Journal. Atlantic Monthly. Bankers’ Magazine. Belgravia. Blackwood’s Magazine.’ Cassell’s Magazine. Chambers’s Journal. Church of England Magazine. Congregationalist. Contemporary Review. Continental Railway Guide. Cope’s Tobacco Plant. Cornhill Magazine. Daheim. Die Gartenlaube. Dietetic Reformer. Dublin University Magazine. Financial Reformer. Florist and Pomologist. Fortnightly Review. Fraser's Magazine.” Gazette des Beaux Arts. Geological Magazine. Gentleman’s Magazine. Good Words. Homeceopathic World. Journal of the Chemical Society. Journal of Horticulture, REVIEWS, &c-—Continued. Leisure Hour, London Society. Macmillan’s Magazine. Month, The Musical Times. Nautical Magazine. Our Own Fireside. Once a Week. Orchestra. Portfolio. Quiver. Railway Guide. Revue Archéologique. Revue Britannique. Revue Chrétienne. Shipwrecked Mariner. St. James’s Magazine. Shorthand Magazine. Shorthand Times. Sunday at Home. Tinsley’s Magazine. Truthseeker. United Service Journal. Zoologist. FortNIGHTLY. Gazette des Architectes. Revue des Deux Mondes. Unsere Zeit. WEEKLY. Academy. Athenzeum. Architect. British Architect. Builder. Builders’ Weekly Reporter. Building News. Broad Arrow. Cambridge University Reporter. Chemical News. Civilian. Comptes Rendus. Economist. Engineer. Engineering. Engineering and Building News. English Mechanic. Era. Examiner. Fun (2 copies). Gardeners’ Chronicle. Graphic (2 eopies). Iron. Journal of Gaslighting, &c. Journal of the Society of Arts. Judy (2 copies). Lancet. Land and Water. Law Times. London News (2 copies). Mining Journal. Nature. Naval and Military Gazette. Notes and Queries. Oxford University Reporter. Pharmaceutical Journal. Porcupine. Public Opinion. Punch (2 copies). Saturday Review. Spectator (2 copies). Volunteer Service Gazette. Vanity Fair. Weekly Notes. The following alphabetical list shows the more important donations during the year, irrespective of pamphlets and minor works :— American Academy of Arts and Sciences: —Notice of Louis Agassiz; by T. Lyman. Archer, W. H., Esq., Victoria, New South Wales : —Statistics of the Colony of Vic- toria, parts 5 and 8; Victoria Patents and Patentees, vol. 7, and Indexes, for 1872. Australia, The Government of :—Statis- tics, for 1873; Victorian Year Book, for 1873; Financial Statement, 1874. Board of Commissioners of Public Chari- ties, U.S.A.:—Report on Public Chari- ties. Boston, the Council of the City of:— Report of the Auditor of Accounts, 1873-4. Bridgett, Rey. T. E. (the Author) :—Our Lady’s Dowry. Bright, H. A., Esq., M.A. (the Editor) :— Some Account of the Glenriddell MSS. of Burns’ Poems, British Museum Trustees: —List of Me- moirs, Papers, &c., by Dr. J. E. Gray ; Catalogue of Roman Coins; Catalogue of Birds; Hand-list of Seals, &e.; Guide to Natural History Cellections; Guide to the Egyptian Rooms; Guide to the Greeco-Roman Sculptures ; Guide to the Egyptian Galleries. British Association:—Report of the Forty- fourth Meeting. Broadwood, Messrs. J. and Sons :—Cata- logue of the Books in the Library of. Christiania, the Royal University of :— Postola Ségur, Legendariske af G. R. Unger. Chubb, G. H. Esq. (the Author) :—Pro- tection from Fire and Thieves. Civil Engineers, The Institution of :— Minutes of Proceedings of, vols. 37, 38, 39, and 40. ‘ 9 DONATIONS, &c.—Continued. - : Cobden Club:—Molesworth's History of England; Local Government, &c., by . W. Probyn. Elkington and Co., Messrs. :—The Ocean Waves, by Capt. C. Chapman. Fairchild, General Lucius, United States Consul at Liverpool:—Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture, 1872 ; Report on Lighthouses; Report of the Massachusetts Board of Health ; Report of the Architect to the Treasury ; Report on Sea Fisheries. Harvey, W. H., Esq., F.S.A. (the Author) : —Home Dwellings. Higgins, Rev. H. H., M.A. (the Author) : —Opuscula; A Collection of Papers, Addresses, &c. Historic Society of Lancashire & Cheshire: —Transactions, 1871-3. Holinsworth, C. B., Esq., Birmingham :— The Doctrine of Zion; by John Ward. India, The Secretary of State for :—Rig- nas ; edited by F. Max Miller, vol, 6, Inman, T., Esq., M.D. (the Author) :— Ancient and Modern Symbolism. Lewis, J. H, Esq., F.L.S.:—Flora Scotica; Flora Edinensis; Flora Anglica; A Volume of Pamphlets; Flora Lapponica; Philosophia Botanica; The Improve- ment of Human Reason; Du Fana- tisme; Connubia Florum; The Agri- culture of Lancashire; A Summary View of the Slave Trade ; Flora Mancuniensis Literary and Philosophical Society, Liver- pool :—Proceedings, 1873-4. Liverpool Town Council :— Proceedings, 1873-4. Longmans and Co., Messrs. (the Pub- lishers | :—Report of the O’ Keeffe Trial. Manchester Geological Society :—Cata- logue of the Library. Mason and Co., Messrs. (the Publishers), Melbourne :—Homes and Homesteads ; a Handbook of Victoria. Maude, William, Esq. (the Editor) :—Our Hope ; a Magazine, vol. 1. Mechanical Engineers, Institution of :— Proceedings, 1866-75. Merchant Taylors’ Company, London :— Memorials of the Guild of Merchant Taylors; by C. M. Clode. Mulhall, Messrs. M. G. and E. T. (the Authors):—Handbook of the River Plate Republie. Naval Architects, The Institution of (per C. W. Merrifield, Esq.):—The Prin- ciples of Mechanical Philosophy; by J. H. Pratt, M.A, Nourse, Professor, United States Navy ~ (per General Fairchild) :—Catalogue of Stars; Report on Commerce and Navi- gation; Report of the Chief of the Engineers; Mines and Mining West of the Rocky Mountains; Report on Canals and Railroads; Invertebrate Fossils ; Catalogue of the Corcoran Gallery. of rt. Patents, The Commissioners of, London:— Specifications of Patents and Indexes, 1874-5. Perry, Rev. S. G. F., M.A. (the Author) : —Secnndam Synodum Ephesinam. Pesth, The Magistrates of :—Statistisches Jahrbuch der Stadt Pest. Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences: —Proceedings, 1874. Philadelphia Board of Public Charities :— The Fifth Report of the. Pitman, J., Esq., Bath: —Phonetie Journal, 1874. Quaritch, B., Esq., London:—A General Catalogue of Books, 1874. Rathbone, Mrs. Benson :-—Lexicon Greecuma Etymologicum et Reale; Goethe’sSamm- tliche Werke; Comedias Varias ; Three Plays, by W. Hayley; Pisa Illustrata, _a da Marrona, Richardson, W. A., Esq. (the Author) :— The Public Debt and Banking Laws of the United States. Shipley, Rev. Orby, M.A. (the Editor) :— Studies in Modern Problems. Smithsonian Institution, Washington :— Smithsonian Contributions to Know- ledge, vol. 19; Smithsonian Collections, vols. 11 and 12; Geographical Distri- bution of Animals and Plants. Thomas, Mr. Charles, Newtown, Mont- gomeryshire :—Acts of Parliament of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, 1585 to 1601, Thompson, Mrs., of Thingwall : —Museo Bresciano Ilustrato. Thompson, W. P., Esq. (the Author} :— A Handbook of Patezt Law. ‘Two copies. Vandyke, A., Esq.:—Analogy of Divine Wisdom; by R. Barton. Victoria, The Royal Society of :—Trans- actions and Proceedings, vols. 10 and 11. Williams and Norgate, Messrs. :—Prin- ciples of the Greek Architects; by J. Pennethorne. Zoological Society of London :—Trans- actions, vol. 8 pt. 3, vol. 9 pt. 4; Pro- ceedings, parts 2, 3, and 4, 1874, and part 1, 1876. 10 The present Reading Room is occasionally inconveniently crowded, but this will be obviated when the new room is completed. The printed volume of the Catalogue and Supplement contains the books received down to the end of 1872. It is proposed to issue a Supplement com- pleting the list to the end of 1875. During the last few months a system has been brought into operation, by which the list of new books is printed weekly as they are received, and placed on boards for the convenience of readers, A catalogue of the books numerically is also in progress, which will greatly facilitate identification and the detection of errors. A perfect check upon the issue and return of the volumes taken out is a great desideratum, but with issues sometimes of nearly 2,000 in a day the process is very laborious. Improvements have recently been introduced, which appear to be working well. LENDING LIBRARIES. The Lending department pursues its useful career without calling for much remark. The issues this year are less than those of last year. The quantity of light literature is about three-fourths of the entire issues. The wear and tear of these is very great. The volumes worn out are about 2,400 in the year. These are generally cheap editions of novels, which circulate through 150 to 200 hands, and are then rendered unfit for use. These worn-out works are destroyed, and about one-half have fresh editions in their place. The other half are works which have lost their interest and are replaced by others. In this way there is constant change going on without much absolute increase. The increase in the number of volumes during the last year is 1,281. The following figures will show the statistics :— North | South | Library. | Library. | Toray. i cieaaiad atte ee tet TE ss xa vie oo awa ~... 193,013! 206,733 399,746 Nawebice eta issued! 4, Luce eke eae os foie aa tpee 2,112| 2,248) 4,360 SN ICGtA KONG WOU sy deletes see netaie oaitiaas ye < ss =, eset see ors 2,084! 2,095! 4,179 eiakeicancellad sn. place neat de eh ck cic aids wii de hoaite.s7 2,102} 2,002} 4,104 - ‘Total readers: 60. LNG, DOUKAs Ga Giecy wees bs ojo nee agen 4,162! 4,855) 8,517 Books lost or injured and paid for.............--.0+eeeees 34 38 | 72 EB GURB ORG: > Soden GaN Ole, cere POE ee ee eee cave mhehee arte (a 7| 14 Volumes worn out—replaced .... 6.2... cee ccs ceeeecenes 617 498 1,115 Volumes wotn out—withdrawn........2.:ececer eee eeenee 413) 854| 1,267 Now volumes, added sc... 2. ./o2/s sc dune ts 2D aegis «vielen ole 641 | 640) 1,281 Total number of volumes in the Libraries ................ 20,482 | 21,146 41,628 ; ae ——_ ae Classification of Books Lent :— —————————————— LS Theology, Moral Philosophy, &...........0..ecceeeeeues 5,181 4,283! 9,464 ‘ Natural Philosophy and Mathematics .................... 3,226 2,696; 5,922 ELBEMIPEVIRHONy) ooehic Che coe? mlacietwec es vsaeee lees 1,985 2,555 4,540 SP EPOr MACHOL ANG Rat oo cic thc denies hes aiecsegii o:a.ove' ars apd | 6.493 6,862) 13,355 SIO My NO AEIORTADIY UWcistaictiy sas sclhdsone os + tulle sve el oe 9,350 9,096 | 18,446 Wepopraphy and Antiquities: ..j...)o: 2. cece sess eciaev aes 1,134; 1,189) 2,323 MMERTSTIC: LERVEIO (Ween toy coe i nkls sh accdeen veiw. 4,805| 6,498) 10,303 iiparileancous Ditaraturetc cysts sce sa saa cece sce cleus os 13,350! 16,126] 29,476 PENMIBVEMGONCe, POMtICS, Wit. 1st ctek:s wh sie we Sle wile Gia ob ow os 274 298| * 572 Commerce and Political Economy...................0000- 647 | 572| 1,219 Education, Languages, Logic, &. ............ 00. cu eaee 1,930; 1,910; 3,840 ecinyno the Wramd.cce sss. 2 oe eS. 1,740} 1,915! 38,655 wo THES LGU OEE Sra ea a 142,303 | 153,252 | 295,555 Lis UC CG) tC) EC (ch a na 381 | 260 | 641 PRMD IT EF Ics ws disto. a sincein Shes Ss sve api sass 's ! 214 | 221; 435 TB hits so (i ME Ss ee ore ce | 193,018 | 206,733 399,746 ee Mr. Cowell, the late Superintendent, having been appointed Chief Librarian at the Reference Library, his place has been supplied by Mr. Grice, late the Librarian of the North Lending Library. MUSEUM. STATISTICS, The visitors to the Museum during the year have been as follows :— 1874-5. 1873-4. Increase. eatabe ty Wiartors Asse. eel delete. 461,385 413,591 47,794 VEGI CAV ETRE 658 Ns js suciga We cue ee 8,872 7,953 919 VMN DPAPG Asal cs bila o Wee alate d ss 5's 2,166 1,941 225 The 18th of October, 1875, was the fourteenth anniversary of the opening of the Museum in the present building. During that time the total number of visitors amounted to 6,257,702 (or slightly over six millions and a quarter), giving a yearly average of 446,978 (or very nearly 450,000). DONATIONS. The donations have been as under :— The Skin and Skeleton of immature Manatee (Manatus Australis) ; specimens of 9 species of Crustacea ; Egg Sacs of Ampullaria; a small Siliceous Sponge ; a specimen of Murex with its Egg Capsules (taken while spawning) ; Egg Cap- sules of Pyrula melongena and of Strombus gigas ; two Corals, and specimens E: of Mud-Wasps and Nests, all from Belize; collected and presented by Staff Surgeon-Major Samuel Archer, Corr. Mem. Lit. and Phil. Soe. of Liverpool. Specimens of small Swimming Crabs, taken from the Gulf weed in lat. 22,12 N., long, 87.2 W. ; collected and presented by Mr. C, A, Armstrong, 12 Two large Trumpet Sponges from Yucatan ; presented by Dr. Barry, Staff Surgeon, Corosal, per Staff Surgeon-Major S. Archer. These Sponges being new to science have been described and figured in the ‘“ Annals and Magazine of Natural History” for Sept., 1875, under the name of Luffaria Archeri, by Mr. Thomas Higgin, of Huyton. One of them is nearly four feet in height. A Sea Snake (Hydrophis) and three Fishes from Saugor Roads ; presented by Mr. W. L. Bathgate. The head of a 51}-Ib. Salmon from the River Lung, and the Nest of a Tree Wasp, from Heysham, near Lancaster; presented by Mr. Alderman Bennett, J.P. : 200 Salmon Ova ; presented by Mr. J. Birch, per Mr. Westall Ramsbottom, A young Manatee (Manatus Australis) ; presented by Mr. Samuel Booker, Georgetown, Demerara. Two Brazilian Snakes ; presented by Rev. J. Bowman. An East Indian Goat; presented by Mr. H. Brown. Two specimens of the Colorado Potato-Beetle (Doryphora decemlineata), and six specimens of the American Asparagus-Beetle ; brought from Staten Island, New York, and presented by Mr. Stewart H. Brown. 115 specimens of 50 species of named British Micro-Lepidoptera ; collected and presented by Mr. John T. Carrington. A specimen of Bark from a “Red Wood Tree,” fifteen feet in original dia_ meter, from California ; presented by Capt. Carter, American ship, “Columbia,” per Messrs. Emmers and Houghton. A Skua Gull and Kittiwake, shot on the Mersey while fighting, and pre- sented by Mr. Wm. Chard. Two newly-hatched Terrapins for the Aquaria; presented by Mr. E. Davies. A specimen of Teredo, seven inches long, from a Nova-Scotia-built ship in her fourth year trading in the Atlantic, and one voyage to the Mediterranean ; presented by Mr. J. O. de Wolf. A Common snake (Natica torquata) from Crosby; presented by Mr. R. Edwards. A small Bat ; a living Box Tortoise; a living young Terrapin ; five living Freshwater Fish ; and four Newts, all from New York; presented by Mr. D. E. M. Elder. A rare Shell (Rhodea gigantea) from New Grenada; presented by Mr, D Filby, per Mr. R. J. Keen. i i /. ‘ 13 The Skull and Bones of a Goat, the Teeth of a Horse, &c., from the Formby and Leasowe Marine Beds ; presented by Mr. R. M. Foster, per Mr. T. Mellard ’ Reade, C.E. An Alcyonoid Coralline with elongated branchlets and footstalks, probably undescribed ; presented by Mrs. Gardner, per Rev. H. H. Higgins. A fine mass of Polyzoa (Zschara) from Tuticorin, Ceylon ; presented by Mr. C. T. Gatty. Specimens of Musquitoes from New Orleans; collected and presented by Mr. George H. Gordon. A Gambian Pouched Rat (Cricetomys gambianus, Waterhouse); presented by Mr. H. E. Grant, Sierra Leone, per Mr. F. Radcliffe. The Skull of a Hippopotamus from West Africa; presented by Messrs. Griffiths, Bettison & Co. A living Blue Roach from Knowsley, and Five Common Roach ; presented by Mr. George Hale. Specimens of small Ganoid Fish (Calamoichthys calabaricus), a Lizard, and one Fish from Old Calabar ; presented by Mr. Charles Haptie. A small specimen of the Basket Fish (Astrophyton) from the Falkland Islands; specimens of eight species of Sponge from the West Indies, and one from the Falkland Islands; presented by Mr. Lawrence Hardman. Two specimens of Anthea cereus from Jersey ; collected and presented for the Aquaria by Mr. Henry Hawkins. Thirty specimens of twenty species of Birds from Egypt; presented by Mr. Henry Heap. Eight small specimens of six species of Sponges, chiefly from Guernsey ; presented by Mr. Thomas Higgin. Large Starfish (Astropecten irregularis) ; Parasitic Anemones ; Hermit Crabs ; Molluses, specimens of Pennatule, &c., from Gibraltar Bay ; a Sponge in its Natural State ; a Coral (Dendrophyllia ramea) dredged in Alexandria Bay; a piece of Timber destroyed by Teredos, &c., Alexandra Harbour Works ; two small rare Fish allied to Spinola’s Deal Fish (Zrachypterus spinole) ; a bottle of Insects ; a rare Crab (Lissa chiragra); two Lepidopterous Larve ; two small sections of Selenite; two specimens of Virgularia; and two specimens of Triton variegatus with opercula from Malta; Four Annelids (Zunice) from Alexandria; and other Marine Specimens; collected and presented by Capt. Horsfall, 8.8. “Canopus,” Associate of the Lit. and Phil. Society of Liverpool. Two specimens of the Burbolt (ota vulgaris); presented by Rev. W. Houghton, 14 Robin’s Nest (built in an old Tea-pot at Knotty Ash) and two eggs presented by Mr. James Hughes. A Pendulous Wasp’s Nest from the Valley of the Tapajoy, River Amazon and a large Pod of Nuts from the Amazons ; presented by Capt. Jackson, 8.8. “* Ambrose.” Twelve Sponges, and an Apodal or Finless Fish from West Africa ; presented by Mr. R. J. Keen. A large Locust (Acridium cristatum?); a Coral Snake (Hlaps fulvius) ; a Green Tree Snake, all from the Isthmus of Panama, and a Flying Squid (Onychoteuthis Banksii), flew on board ‘ship, lat. 20 N., long. 60 W. ; collected and presented by Commander W. W. Kiddle, R.N. Two specimens of a luminous Molluscoid (Pyrosoma) taken in lat. 11.27 N., long. 34.9 W.; a rare Annelid (Chloeia) from the Straits of Banca; and a cluster of Molluscan Spawn; collected and presented by Capt. Kruisinga, Dutch Ship “ Amsterdam.” A Cocoon of: large Moth (Saturnia) from the United States; presented by Mr. J. Lee. A Mass of Perforated Rock with borings of Molluscs, Echini, &c., from Bogaz Bar, Alexandria ; presented by Capt. McKillop, Controller of Egyptain Ports, per Capt. Horsfall, 8.8. “ Canopus.” A Culminated Albatross (Diomedia culminata); by Lieut. Angus MacLeod, R.N., H.M.S. “ Barracouta,” Australian Station, per Messrs. Hallett and Co. A Lobster, weighing 7} Ibs. taken at Portellen, Islay, Scotland; presented for the Aquarium by Mr. H. McDougall. Three Natterjacks (Bufo calamita) from Birkdale ; presented for the Aquaria by Mr. W. H. M. Mawdsley. A young Three-toed Sloth ; a Coral Snake ; a Fish ; four Hornets ; and a Huacho ; presented by Mr. Joseph Mayer, F.S.A. A Bat ; three Snakes, &c., from Old Calabar ; presented by Mr. R. H. Minns. A living Electric Fish (MJalapterurus beninensis) from West Africa ; pre sented by Mr. Robert Morgan. Specimens of various American Fish, Shells (Solen, Terebratuline, Natica), Spawn, &c. ; a Bat; three living Shellfish for Aquaria ; and a Crystal of Apa- tite from New York; presented by Capt. J. H. Mortimer, ship “ Isaac Webb,” Associate of the Lit. and Phil. Society of Liverpool. A large Fossil Fish (Dapedius punctatus) from ue Lias, Stone, Stafford- shire ; presented by Mr. R, Neilson, a 15 a A specimen of Spongia officiialis on piece of Rock from the Mediterranean ; and a specimen of Cymbulia (?) from Biarritz; presented by Dr. J. Birkbeck Nevins. A fine specimen of branched Coralline (Plewaura porosa) from Jamaica; and a specimen of Millepora encrusting a Gorgonia stem from the same ; presented by Capt. J. A. Perry, Associate of the Lit. and Phil. Soc. of Liverpool. A young Loggerhead Turtle from Cape Palmas, W. Africa; presented by Mr. C. Potter. Two specimens of Marcasite and forty specimens of Iron in various combina- tions ; brought from Elba, and presented by Mr. Thomas T. Ritson. Specimens of Cray Fish, Water Beetles, and Caddis Worms, for the Aquaria ; presented by Mr. John Robertson. Skeletons of three Pouched Rats (Geomys bursarius); collected and _pre- sented by Mr. James Roe, Belize, Assistant Commissary, Northern District, British Honduras. _. A Madder Hawk-Moth (Dedlephila Galet) ; taken at Roby, and presented by Mr. E. Samuelson, J.P. ( Two Groups of Nests of Oriole from Demerara ; presented by Mr. Archibald 7 Sandbach. Three Birds from Demerara ; presented by Mr. Gilbert R. Sandbach. Specimens of Lizard (Lacerta agilis); Edible Frog (Rana esculenta) ; and Tree Frogs (Hyla arborea) from Lippe Detmold ; presented for the Aquaria by _ M.. F. F. Schnitger. ‘Three specimens of Ampullaria with Opercula from Calcutta ; twelve speci- : mens of Crustacea and ten Shells from Bathurst, River Gambia; and three _ specimens of Velella with the native colour preserved; collected and presented i by Capt. Slack, Associate of the Lit. and Phil. Society of Liverpool. 4 Two small bottles of Synapta inherens from Belfast Lough ; presented by ; Mr. Wm. Swanston. oa pon AA specimen of Fleming’s Sea-Urchin (Zehinus Flemingii) from Cornwall ; presented by Mr. J. S. Tyerman. _ A Wild Cat shot about 20 miles from Alexandria ; presented by Messrs. S. f “Wakeham and Son. A. collection of small Marine Specimens, including Sponges, Polyzoa, and her Dredgings ; collected and presented by Capt. Cawne Warren, Associate of ‘the Lit. and Phil. Society of Liverpool. _ Eggs of 40 species of British Birds ; presented by Mr. T. West. Be. . a 16 A specimen of the Great Northern Diver (Colymbus glacialis), shot in Skye ; presented by Mr. J. M. Williams. Three Horned Frogs (Phrynosoma cornubica), from Texas ; ag by Capt. Gilbert Williams. A young living Alligator, from Mobile; presented by Miss M. S. Williston. A Humming Bird’s Nest, from Hayti; presented by Capt. Winder, s,s, * Californian.” A Marble Slab with Greek inscription and figures in relief, from the mouth of the Aqueduct at Ephesus; brought from Smyrna, and presented by Mr. Edward Bibby, F.R.G.S., Hart Hill. Anglo-Saxon Antiquities, consisting of Iron Implements (sword blade, &c.) Silver Dagger Handle, and an Ornamental Mounting from a Sword Sheath ; presented by Mr. T. T. Bushell, on whose property at Gilton, Kent, they were found. An antique circular Bronze Mirror, found at Damanhour, Lower Egypt ; presented by Rev. Greville J. Chester. Two small working Model Looms, for weaving ribbon and for weaving braid, constructed by the late Mr. W. D. Chidson, of Liverpool; presented by his son, Mr. W. H. Chidson. Six cases of Moulds of Runic Monuments of the Isle of Man; presented by Sir Henry Dryden, Bart. A rude Stone Axe, found at Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.; presented by Mr. S. D. Jennison, Wilmington, U.S.A. ; A MS. Roll or Horoscope, drawn, up by a Mahratta Brahmin Priest at Bombay, 1873; presented by Mr. Bryan M. King. The* Boots, Gloves, and Silver Spoon of King ees VI. (stamped with earliest-known Hall mark), given by him to Sir Ralph Pudsey in 1463; a carved Oak Chest containing the same; also, an Engraving, Printed Book, and MS., relating thereto; four small Braggart Cups and one of Pennington (1) Ware; a minute Gold Medal of “Napoleon, Empereur” (f-inch only in diameter) ; a Brass Tobacco Box, dated 1659 ; a modern Chinese Money Scale , a Chinese Ivory Carving of a Mother and Child; a Triptych containing Indian Ivory Carvings; an Italian carved Ivory Medallion; four Anglo-Saxon orna- mented Silver Tags for Straps; two Gold Anglo-Saxon Fibule; and one late Celtic Bronze Spoon, found in Ireland ; presented by Mr. Joseph Mayer, F.S.A. Specimens of Native Hair, from the Fiji Islands; presented by Mr, W. Merriman, ~~ ee ee a oe 17 Eighteen specimens of Peruvian Pottery; presented by Mr. William Todd Naylor, per Mr. Joseph Mayer, F.S.A. A specimen of Tappa, or Native Cloth, made from the inner bark of the Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera), from Pitcairn Island ; presented by Fleet-Surgeon J. Linton Palmer, R.N. A Portrait, in oil, of Seth Pennington, the Liverpool Potter, and a pair of “blue and white Porcelain Pickle Dishes, made by him, and preserved in his family ; presented by Mr. C. L. Pennington. Samples of Gun Flints, frpm Norfolk, and samples of Venetian Beads (both being shipped at present date to West Africa) ; presented, for comparison with antiques, by Mr. F. Radcliffe. A Box of Money Changer’s Weights and Scales, bought at Sienna, 1873 ; a small Earthenware Jug, of Schramberg Ware ; and a cream-coloured Pottery Mug, of Liverpool Ware (?); presented by Mr. P. H. Rathbone. A Wedgwood Cup and Saucer, red and blue floral pattern, gilded; presented by Mr. Benson Rathbone. A printed Bowl of Cream Ware (portraits of Washington, T. Fletcher, and Shelton), and an opaque Glass Mug with landscape and figures, old Bristol glass (?) ; presented by Mr. John Sale. A carved Wood Block, till lately used in Liverpool for printing Wall Papers by hand; and a Snake, in terra cotta, from Central America; presented by Mr. H. Ecroyd Smith. Cast taken from a Danish Tombstone found in St. Paul’s Churchyard, London ; presented by the Society of Antiquaries. PURCHASES. The principal purchases have been as follows :— Two specimens of rare Lemurs and fifty other Mammals, including several _ kinds from Madagascar. A young specimen of Owen’s Apteryx and thirty-six other Birds. Ten specimens of Fish. A Skeleton of the Lyre Bird of Australia and forty-five other Skeletons and Skulls. A specimen of the Bee Parasite (Stylops) and twenty-three other Insects mounted for the Microscope. Forty specimens of Crustacea and forty-eight specimens of Starfishes, cc., _ chiefly from the Mauritius and Western Australia. 18 The Marrat Collection of Shells of the Genus Oliva, in which are included the specimens figured in the Monograph of the Genus published in Sowerby’s “Thesaurus Conchyliorum” ; also ninety-eight specimens of Shells of various genera. Twenty-five specimens of Corals and seven of Sponges. A very fine and perfect Tusk of the Siberian Mammoth (Elephas primigenius), with a small Tazza, or Cup, of similar Ivory; and seventy other. Fossils, including Teeth of Mastodon, Rhinoceros, Tapir, Hipparion, &e. A Collection of Antiquarian and other Remains from the Cheshire Sea-shore. Four specimens of Japanese Porcelain, two of Chinese, twenty-six of Liverpool Ware, and three others. EXCHANGES. Exchanges have been carried on with the following :— . Capt. Hutton, Director of the Otago Museum, Dunedin, New Zealand; from whom has been received, among other specimens, a very fine skeleton of the Elephant-footed Moa (Dinornis elephantopus of Owen), which has been successfully mounted for exhibition. Dr. Millen Cougihtrey, Professor of Anatomy, University of Otago, Dunedin; from whom has been received a collection of New Zealand Sponges, Zoophytes, Shells, Crustaceans, Native Stone Implements, &c. Mr. F. W. Putnam, Director of the Peabody Academy of Sciences, Salem, Massachusetts. Professor Leidy, Philadelphia. Mr. W. E. Baker, Aquarial Garden, Boston, per Mr. Henry 8. Hale, Curator. Mr. A. B. French, Boston. Rey. A. Lakes, Curator, School of Mines, Golden City, Colorado. Prof. George W. Allyn, High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.A. Prof. Schnitger, Lippe Detmold. Lieut.-Col. McMahon, Officiating Commissioner, Hissar, Punjab. The Southport Winter Garden and Aquarium Company. Prof. E. Ray Lankester, Exeter College, Oxford. Mr. W. Kitchen: Parker, Hunterian Professor, Royal College of Surgeons, London. Mr. W. 8. M. D’Urban, Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter. Mr. G. B. Rothera, Free Public Museum, Nottingham. Mr. §, Trice Martin, Altrincham, from whom have been received several rare Sponges from the Philippines, including a large and fine new species of Glass- Rope Sponge. This has since been described and figured in the “ Annals and 19 Magazine of Natural History” for June, 1875, under the name of Hyalonema cebuense, by Mr. Thomas Higgin, of Huyton. Miss Gatty, Ecclesfield Vicarage, Sheffield. Mr. Wm. Cash, Halifax. Mr. W. P. Sladen, Halifax. ‘Mr. T. Tate, Bradford. Mr. Thomas West, Eccleston, and Mr. A. Overbeck. LOAN COLLECTION. Two Suits of Japanese Armour, and a collection of Weapons, &c., deposited’ ° by Mr. Edward Bibby, F.R.G.S., Hart Hill, by whom they were collected, in 1874-5, in Persia, India, Japan, Borneo, South Sea Islands, and America. ART DEPARTMENT. The following donations have been presented during the year :— A large Oil Painting, “ Forest in Finland,” by Lindholm ; presented by Mr. A. Baruchson. Two Modern French Vases ; presented by Mr. J armed, Harrison: An Oil Painting representing the ‘‘ Opening of the Dutch Fishery ” (an old State ceremonial) ; presented by Mr. Wm. Mann, per Mr. T. Hardman. A Bust of Sir Jeffrey Wyatville, Architect ; presented by Mr. W. H. Wordley. A copy of the Venus de Medici in marble, by Bartolini; presented by the _ late Alderman Carey. The large Oil Painting, ‘‘ Julian the Apostate Presiding at a Council of Sectaries,” by E. Armitage, R.A. ; presented by Mr. Alderman Bennett, J.P. A Marble Group ‘‘ Cupid and Psyche;” purchased at the sale at Hooton Hall, and presented by Mr. John Torr, M.P. LECTURES. During several years Free Courses of Lectures have been delivered during the winter months, and have met with such success that they now form part of the regular business of the Institution. The Lectures in 1875 were as under :— One Lecture on a Few Important Events in English History, by James A. Picton, Esq., J.P., F.S.A. : Six Lectures on Art, by Mr. W. J. Bishop, Drawing Master of the Liver- pool College, and Head Master of the Liverpool North District School of Art. 20 Six Lectures on the Chemistry of Gas Manufacture, and of the Products: Resulting from it, illustrated with specimens, diagrams, and numerous experiments, by Mr. Edward Davies, F.C.S8. Three Lectures on Art and Antiquities, by Mr. Charles T. Gatty, greys Curator of the Mayer Museum. : One Lecture on the Unity of Plan and Evidence of Design in the Animal Frame, from the Fish to the Man, by Mr. B. Waterhouse Hawkins, F.LS., F.G.S. Two Lectures on the Voice in Singing, and the Art of Reading Vocal Music: at Sight, illustrated by diagrams, by Mr. James Veacock. Six Lectures on Navigation and Astronomy, by Mr. J. T. Towson, F.R.G.S. Three Biological Lectures, by Dr. Millen Coughtrey, Professor of Anatomy and Physiology in the University of Otago, New Zealand. One Lecture on the Bradshaw’s Guide of Thirty Years Ago, or Travelling: as it Was Compared with Travelling as it Is, by the Rev. Hugh Stowell Brown. Two Lectures on Local Exhibitions of Pictures, by Mr. B. H. Grindley. One Lecture on the Influence of the Fine Arts on the Moral and Intel- lectual Life of Great Cities, by P. H. Rathbone, Esq. Three Lectures on the Political and Social History of England in the Middle Ages, by Mr. James Birchall, formerly Government Lecturer on History in the Normal College, York, and Author of “ England under the Normans and Plantaganets,” «&e. One Lecture on the History and Practice of the Art of Etching, with illustrations, by Mr. John Finnie, Head Master of the Government School of Art, Southern Division. Four Readings, by Mr. Frederick Kempster, M.A. During two seasons a course of French instruction has been gratuitously conducted by Professor J. D. Gaillard, and has met with great success. Another course is in progress during the present winter. The Institution has now assumed a very extensive and important position; and if properly conducted is calculated to produce very important results in ~ the diffusion of knowledge and the promotion of education. The Committee feel their responsibility, and are determined that no effort shall be wanting to render the machinery in operation perfectly efficient. Signed, on behalf of the Committee, PR? J;,A. PICTON, adh F CHAIRMAN 15 Jub 1898 Sites se cere ee + ve PECTIN ADO AeA E VC 123,595 443 Thar fani eto LblGve «ees cere k tate Nas a> sovarcie mists stereo bee Rai Ord 780 3 Commerce and Political Economy ................2.000065 548 2 Drectories:and Michlonanlestsc< bias vid. class's jets cide «lets OE 11,875 42 GGA Ses hiv sclera 157,482 564 The patents consulted number 11,557 ; average, 41 per day. Taste ITI.—Showing the new books added, together with the totals _ of each class of literature now in the Library. Classification. Volumes Total No. in added. the Library. PHEULOL aA LOLAIS Quer stamtater ee sas cre cote veins Gicie siaca ope e's 241 5,237 Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &. ............ seeeeeeee 51 1,528 ' ISTZq AEM ME DEVGIA. spec, el AAT eee at aA aac eee 174-3, 667 Selec erat UHGRATI Nero: crar cuca oie. aston oe Sf Eso es tush gine 336 7,857 IRSron er Am OOP TAPE Mr. stars bh is wietetererss v's e's cela overaye) evan Srite 223 ~~ 8,821 Topography and pi ci Ricoh Sabivoe bite: Manse ae 158 3,150 NO VAPOR LUG! HUA VGIS Mc raja tr 5 0 olarn Wlulels ¢ eo%bigjeleteun'o\opeiese tage o-ere 110 ~—- 3, 840 Miscellaneous Literature (principally Collected Works, Maga- ZANE OCC. hus tapi ors ite evan vigdsiods, “Bye syd ate Gite < Cia phys tls ake 696 13,579 Jurisprudence, Law, and Politics................ 0.0 eceeee 104 5,884 Commerce, Political Economy, and Statistics .............. 29 689 HGH eatON AROMAT NANS wily eatin. acs oot isa spurl aid. Gyeles ste cewete 29° 1,082 Poetry and Dramatic Literature ..5.........0.....0.+-,%02: 127, 2,904 Prose Hiction «275th Ma BL OS. POR Baak BINS SE 26 = 5,257 Latin and Greek Classics and Translations ................ 28 485 Heraldry, Encyclopedias, and Works of Reference ........ 59 =: 2,057 TOtal 2s Seca ccta ms 0 woos eS 2,391 65,537 It may be interesting to give in a synoptical form the Reviews and other Periodicals taken :— QUARTERLY. Annales des Sciences Naturelles Archxologia Cambrensis Archzeological Journal British Quarterly Review Dublin Review Edinburgh Review Ibis _ Journal of Anatomy Journal of the British Archeological Association Journal of Microscopical Science Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society Journal of the Society of Antiquaries Journal fiir Ornithologie Journal of the Statistical Society Life Boat London Quarterly Review } Mind, The Navy List New Quarterly Magazine North American Review Popular Science Review Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society Quarterly Journal,of Science Quarterly Review Revue Celtique Revue et Magasin de Zoologie Stray Feathers Theological Review Traethodydd Westminster Review Zeitschrift fiir Deutsche Philologie, MonrTury. All the Year Round Annals and Magazine of Natural History Argosy Army List Art Journal Atlantic Monthly Banker’s Magazine Belgravia Blackwood’s Magazine Cassell’s Magazine Chambers’s Journal Church of England Magazine Congregationalist Contemporary Review Continental Railway Guide Copes’s Tobacco Plant Cornhill Magazine Daheim Day of Rest Dietetic Reformer Dublin University Magazine Educational Guide Educational Times Englishwoman’s Review Financial Reformer Fireside, The Florist and Pomologist Fortnightly Review Fraser’s Magazine Gazette des Beaux Arts Gartenlaube, Die Geographical Magazine Geological Magazine ' Gentleman’s Magazine Good Words Homeopathic World Journal of the Chemical Society Journal of Horticulture Leisure Hour London Society Macmillan’s Magazine Month, The : Monthly Microscopical Journal Musical Times Nautical Magazine Nineteenth Century Once a Week Orchestra Railway Guide Revue Archéologique Revue Britannique Revue Chrétienne Shipwrecked Mariner St. James’s Magazine Shorthand Magazine Shorthand Times _ Sunday at Home Sunday Magazine Sunday Review Temple Bar Tinsley’s Magazine MonTHLY—(Continued.) Truthseeker United Service Journal Yachting Magazine Zoologist. FortTNIGHTLY. Gazette des Architectes Revue des Deux Mondes Unsere Zeit. WEEELY. Academy Atheneum Architect British Architect Broad Arrow Builder Builders’ Weekly Reporter Building News Cambridge University Reporter Capital and Labour Carpenter and Builder Chemical News Civilian Colonies, The Comptes Rendus Economist Engineer Engineering Engineering and Building Times English Mechanic Era Examiner Fun (2 copies) Gardeners’ Chronicle Illustrated London News Jewish Chronicle Journal of Gaslighting, &c. Journal of the Society of Arts Judy Lancet — Land and Water Law Times Mayfair Mining Journal Nature Naval and Military Gazette Notes and Queries F Oxford University Reporter Pharmaceutical Journal Pictorial World Porcupine Public Opinion Punch Saturday Review (2 copies) Scientific American Spectator (2 copies) Tatler Volunteer Service Gazette Vanity Fair Weekly Notes World. 8 DONATIONS DURING 1876-7. Agassiz, Alexander (the Author):—North American Starfishes. Australian Government, The :—Statistical Register of Victoria for 1875; Victorian Year Book for 1875, by Henry H. Hayter; Mineral Statistics of New South Wales. Ball, R. S. (the Author) :—Experimental Mechanics. British Architects, Institute of :—Ses- sional Papers, 1868-75, 13 vols. British Association, The :—Report of the Forty-fifth Meeting, 1875. British Association, Local Committee, Glasgow :—Manufactures of the West of Scotland; Fauna and Flora of the West of Scotland; Catalogue of the Western Scottish Fossils. ; Castellain, Alfred, Esq. :—Journal of ' _ the Royal Agricultural Society, vol. 13. Civil Engineers, The Institution of :— Minutes of Proceedings, vols. 45, 46, 47, and 48. Clermont, Lord :—Supplement to the Life of Sir J. Fortesque. Cobden Club: — Budgets of Various Countries, by J. W. Probyn; Essays on Contracts for Land, by the Duke of Argyll. Colonial Institute of London :—Proceed- ings, vol. 8. > Cooke, M. C., M.A. (the Author) :— British Fungi, 2 vols. ; Plain Account of British Fungi; Grevillea, a Record of Cryptogamic Botany, 2 Vols. Dawbarn, W., Esq. :— Rousseau, by Thomas Craddock, B.A. Derby, The Right Hon. the Earl of :— Compendious Examination of Com- playnts, edited by F. J. Furnivall. Douthwaite, W. R. (the Author) :— History of Gray’s Inn. Dwerryhouse, W., Esq. :—Pennsylvania, Dutch, and Other Essays (6 copies). Eastern Question Association :—Papers on the Eastern Question, 7 parts. Fulton, R. E. (the Publisher) :—Com- mercial Directory for 1877. Gleiwitz, F. A., Esq. :—Jewish Ritual. Gordelier, Rev. Charles (the Author) :— Fourteen Sermons. Halliwell-Phillips, J. O., Esq. :—Illustra- tions of the Life of Shakespeare ; Catalogue of Shakespeare Engravings ; Catalogue of the Library of J. O. Halliwell-Phillips; Catalogue of Shake- speare — Study Books; Hand List of Shakespearian Collections. Harris, George, D.D. (the Author) :— Treatise on Man, 2 vols.; Theory of the Arts, 2 vols. ; Civilization Considered as a Science. Harvard College, U.S.A., Museum of Comparative Zoology :— Insect De- formities, by Dr. H. A, Hagen; American Bisons, by J. A. Allen; Catalogue of the Museum of Zoology ; Bulletin of Harvard College, 6 parts. Harvey, James, Esq. (the Author) :— Paper Money. Heywood, James, M.A. (the Editor) :— The Primeval World of Switzerland, by Prof. Heer. Historic Society of Lancashire and Ches- hire :—Transactions, vols. 3 and 4. Jervis, W. P., Esq. :—Le Specie dei Cotoni, 2 vols.; Manuale delle Machine il Cotone; Prima LEsposizione dei Cotoni Italiane; The Mineral Re- sources of Central Italy, 2 vols. ; Jia Coltiyazione del Cotoni in Italia. Lister, James, Jun. :—The Life of David, by Rey. T. Barber, M.A. liverpool Literary and Philosophical Society :—Proceedings, vol. 30. Liverpool Polytechnic Society :—Jour- nal of the, 1874-5, 2 vols. Liverpool School Board :—Proceedings, 1875-6. Liverpool Town Council :—Proceedings, 1875-6. . Manchester Statistical Society :—Transac- tions, 1875-6. Mayer, Joseph, F.S8.A. (the Author) :— Early Exhibitions of Art in Liverpool. Mechanical Engineers, Institution of :— Proceedings, 1875-6; and General Index, from 1847 to 1873. Michell, Nicholas (the Author) :—Ruins of Many Lands; Famous Women and Heroes; The Immortals; London in Light and Darkness; Pleasure; The Poetry of Creation ; Sibyl of Cornwall. Palmer, Ellen (the Authoress):—H eroes of Ancient Greece. Patents, The Commissioners of, London:— Specification of Patents and Indexés, 1876-7. Pennsylvania Board of Charities :—7th Annual Report. Picton, J. A., Esq., F.S.A. :—Buxtorfii (Johannis) Lexicon Chaldaicum Pitman, Isaac, Esq. (the Editor):—Pho- netic Journal, vol. 35. Science and Art Department, South Kensington :—Persian Art, by Major R. M. Smith, R.E.; Manual of Design, by Gilbert Redgrave; Ancient and Modern Furniture, by J. H. Pollen. Scotland, Society of Antiquaries of :— Proceedings, vol. 11, part 2. Shimmin, H., Esq. (the Publisher) :— Trading Life in Africa, by John Whit- ford, F.G.S. Shoolbred, J. N., Esq., B.A. (the Author): —The River Mersey and its Estuary. Smithsonian Institution, The :—Contri- butions to Knowledge, vols. 20, 21, and 22, ; Annual Report of the Board of Regents. - 9 DONATIONS.—(Continued.) Social Science Association : — Local Government Directory for 1876; Trans- actions for 1876. Spon, E. & F. N. (the Publishers) :— Engineers’ Book of Prices for 1876-7 and 1877-8, 2 vols. Stoddart, N., Esq. :—Financial Position of Railways, by H. Ayres. Tartt, W. M., Esq. (the Author) :— Essays on Some Modern Works, chiefly Biographical, 2 vols. United States Government :—United States Coast Survey for 1869-70, 2 vols. ; 1871-3, 3 vols., Astronomical Observa- tions during 1874; Voyage of the ** Polaris.” Victoria, Royal Society of :—Transac- tions, vol. 12. Wrexham Art Treasures Exhibition :— Catalogue of the North Wales Art Treasures Exhibition. Zoological Society of London :—Proceed- ings, vol. 9, parts 9 and 10; Transac- tions 1875-6. LENDING LIBRARIES. _ The proceedings in this department call for no special remark. The largest proportion of the issues are of light literature, but care is taken that it shall be of a healthy, moral tone, and whilst giving the freest scope to every school of thought, that nothing shall be circulated of an offensive or doubtful character. This Year. Last Year. , North. South. Toran. North South. | ToraL. Wolaumed lent... .)..0y. b..4 stapes 0 200,720 | 227,800} 428,520] 208,212} 207,887 | 416,099 New Tickets issued............ 2.461| 2,613] 5,074] 2,416! 2.320] 4,736 Tickets renewed .............. 2,194 2,294 4,491 2,046 2,203} 4,249 Tickets cancelled.............. 2,055 1,978 4,033 2,211 2,118 4,326 ‘Total readers on the books 4,628 4,899 9,527 4,435 4,530) 8,960 Books lost or injured, and paid for 32 46 78 57 35 92 MESO) LOBE; ches pateiucle us: «- 6 7| 13 6 | 7 13 Volumes worn out—replaced.... 597 722 1,319 5381 536| 1,067 Volumes worn out—withdrawn. . 254 160 414 |. 103 | 90 193 New volumes added .......... 437 423 | 860 450 | 443 893 Total No. of vols. in the Libraries) 21,040} 21,441) 42,481| 20,857 | 21,178} 42,035 Classification of Volumes Lent and Added, 1877 :— Volumes Lent. Volumes Added. ; North. | South. Tora. North. | South. Torat. | pr porn. a Theology, Moral Philosophy, &c.| 4,898 : 4,893! 9,791 40.5) 28 70 Nat. Philosophy and Mathematics} 3,245| 2, 927 | 6,172 heal 7 13 Natural History .............. 2,011 2,786, 4,797 9 10 19 Science and the Arts .........- 7,661 8,003| 15,664 30 40 70 History and Biography .......- 9,577} 10,966; 20,543 68 68 136 Topography and Antiquities ..... 1,282 1,321| 2,553 7 6 13 Voyages and Travels .......... 4,712 6,027; 10,7389 37 37 74 Miscellaneous Literature ...... 13,762| 15,868) 29,630 | 100 100 200 Jurisprudence, Politics, &e. .... 274 302 576 4 5 9 Commerce and Political Economy 589 715} 1,304 ca 3 7 Education, Languages, Logic, &e.| 2,404 2,460} 4,864 Aral 3 2 Poetry and the Drama ........ 1,600} 2,323) 3,923 Di Wey tee 16 Waves Fiction 2.0.63. wee es | 148,240 | 168,775 | 317,015 | 102 | 108 210 * Latin and Greek Classics . .... 410 312 722 wll ea a8 ae _ Books for the Blind .......... 105 122 227 10. | 6 16 . Doran si Fn ke 200,720 | 227,800 | 428,520 | 437 423 860 10 MUSEUM. In last year’s Report mention was made of the ‘‘ Argo” Expedition to the West Indies. ' During the past year a volume has been published, entitled Notes of a Field Naturalist in the Western Tropics, by the Rev. H. H. Higgins, who accompanied Mr. Cholmondeley on behalf of this Committee, giving a very interesting account of the results. Professor Alexander Agassiz, Curator and Trustee of the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard College, Massachusetts, spent two days at the Museum, in February, examining the collection of Sea Urchins, Starfishes, &c.; and was entertained at a special lunch by the Mayor and at a dinner by the Liverpool Art Club, both given in honour of his visit and of the friendly relations existing between the two Museums. Dr. Franz Steindachner, Director of the Imperial Royal Zoological Museum of Vienna, paid a visit to the Museum in August, and spent four days in the examination of the collection of Fishes. A very important accession has been made during the year to the Mineralogical Department by the presentation of the Rutter-Phillips Collection of Minerals, formerly in the Medical Institution of Liverpool. This collection was made and classified by the late William Phillips, F.L.S., and at his decease was purchased by Dr. Rutter, formerly an eminent physician in the town. It was bequeathed by him to the Medical Institution under certain trusts, which, by the consent of the Trustees, have been superseded, and the collection has been unconditionally handed over to this Institution. Its value is estimated at about £1,300. . STATISTICS. The visitors to the Museum during the year have been as follow :— 1875-6. 1876-7. Decrease. Total Day Visitoray.©, Asti cic «S022. =|. ee 477,582 435,012 42,570 Weekly Average.................. peewee 010 8,365 645 Daily Average: 8s... WSs 52h eS 2,211 2,051 160 The general depression of trade throughout the country has very probably tended to diminish the number of visitors during the present year. It is known to have done so at other similar institutions, by diminishing the number of excursionists and visitors from a distance. __ The 18th of October, 1877, was the sixteenth anniversary of the opening of the Museum in the present building. During that time the 11 _ total number of visitors amounted to 7,164,022, giving a yearly average of 440,040. DONATIONS. A collection of Paris Basin and other Fossil Shells, chiefly Miocene, named by D’Orbigny ; presented by Staff Surgeon-Major Samuel Archer aud F. Archer, Esq. A series of four pairs of Deer Horns, a young Hawk’s Bill Turtle, two Terrapins, a Basilisk and other Reptiles, specimens of Crustacea, Insects, Sponges, Corals, &c., chiefly from Honduras; presented by Staff Surgeon-Major Samuel Archer. Fossil Teeth of two extinct gigantic Marsupials of Australia, described and determined by Owen, viz.:—A right upper Molar of Diprotodon Australis, Owen, and a last lower Molar, left side, of Macropus Titan, Owen, both in siti; also specimens of three species of Shells, Trigonia margaritacea, Elenchus roseus, and a string of small Truncatelle ; presented by Dr. George Bennett, F.L.S., Sydney. An Egg and two young Crocodiles from West Africa ; sopreagntor by _Mr. James Berry. Three Shells (Dolabella gigas, Ampullaria paludinoides, and Pythia albovariosa), and two Insects, from Sumatra; collected and presented by Mr. E. C. Buxton. Four specimens of Norwegian Grouse, Lagopus subalpinus, in summer, autumn, and winter plumage, from Scandinavia; presented by the Rev. E. A. Pitcairn Campbell. A specimen of Hislopia lacustris, Carter (a Lacustrine Bryozoan), from Nagpoor, Central India, and a specimen of Hydractinia echinata, on a shell of Buccinum undatum, from Budleigh Salterton; presented by Mr. H. J. Carter, F.R.S. Specimens of Fish, Starfish, Zoophytes, &c., from the Mediterranean ; collected and presented by Dr. Caton. A young Spoonbill Sturgeon, from the Mississippi; presented by Mr. Aaron Cohen. Two specimens of the Colorado Potato Beetle, Doryphora decem- lineata ; presented by Dr. Commins. The Skull of an Eared Seal (Otaria) from Callao, a Lumbar Vertebra 12 of a Whale from the Beach at Arica, and an Ege from Chanaral, North Chili, found at a height of 15,000 feet; presented by Mr. A. Cooper. Ten selected specimens of Echinoderms, Crustacea, and Shells ; pre- sented by Mr. Thomas Cope. A Northern Stone Crab (Lithodes maia) from North Wales ; presented by Mr. Craine. A collection of Californian Reptiles, Molluscs, Crustacea, &c., Shells from East and West of the Rocky Mountains, Trap-Door Spider and Nest, living Californian Helices, and a Skull from Santa Cruz; collected and presented by Mr. A. W. Crawford, California. A young male Indian Elephant; presented by Mr. William Cross. Specimens of Calappa and other Crustacea from the West Coast of Africa; collected and presented by Capt. Davis. A fine specimen of the Striped Bonito Fish (Thynnus pelamys), taken by a Fishing Boat off the Isle of Man; rare in British waters; presented by Messrs. J. Duncan and Son. Twe Moustache Monkeys (Cercopithecus cephus ?), brought from West Africa by Commander Cameron, R.N.; presented by Mrs. Walter Evans. Six Osseous Dermal Scutes of large Alligator, from Santa Marta, Venezuela; collected and presented by Mr. George Evans. Specimens of Land and Freshwater Shells from Dumfriesshire, and of Chalk, Upper Greensand, and other Fossils; presented by Mr. William Fingland. Four living Sea Anemones from Torquay and Donegal; presented by Miss Gertrude Fletcher. A fine specimen of a rare Freshwater Sponge (Spongilla coralloides, Bowerbank) from the Rapids of Salto, River Uruguay; collected and presented by Mr. George Higgin, C.E., per Mr. Thomas Higgin, F.L.S. A Rib of a large Whale, showing abnormal characters, dug up on the Hoylake Shore; presented by Capt. Graham Hills, R.N. A Diamond in siti, with sample of its matrix of “Maiden Blue,” from Kimberley Mine, Griqualand West, South Africa; collected and presented by Mr. John Vernon Hope. Living specimens of three species of Shells, from the Mediterranean, for the Aquaria; presented by Capt. Horsfall, Associate of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. 13 Three Reptiles from West Africa; presented by Mr. Lewis Hughes. Two Bottles of Insects from Lower Egypt; collected and presented by Mr. F. L. James. Specimens of four species of Shells (Helix) from Setubal, Portugal ; a Female specimen, with pupa case and pensile nest, of a Wingless Moth (Ozketicus) ; and other specimens of Insects and Insect Architecture from Sao Paulo, Brazil; collected and presented, with notes and drawings, by Mr. E. Dukinfield Jones. A living Electric Fish (Malapterurus Beninensis) from Bonny River ; _presented by Capt. W. L. Keene. A Caudal Spine of a Sting Ray (Trygon) from Port Adelaide; a tubular, horny Sponge ; a Type specimen of a new encrusting calcareous Zoophyte (Hydractinia calcarea, Carter) from West Africa ; presented by Mr. R. J. Keen. Two Heteropterous Insects, allied to Catacanthus, from the Amazons ; collected and presented by Mr. Joseph Leyland. The Skin and Horns of a Caribou (Tarandus rangifer), and a Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus rupestris), from Newfoundland ; collected and pre- sented by Mr. St. George Littledale. A specimen of Hydractinia calcarea, Carter, on a Turritella Shell, from Kabenda, West Africa; presented by Mr. F. P. Marrat. A Mole Cricket (Gryllotalpa) from Bagneres de Luchon, Pyrenees ; collected and presented by Mrs. Mason. Sixty specimens of Silurian Fossils (chiefly from the Miami Valley, Ohio) and two Stone Celts; ninety bottles of small Marine Invertebrates from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; specimens of Phyllosoma, Velella, Porpita, Salpe ; two rare compound Calycophoride ; and a fine dried specimen of the Physalia or Portuguese Man-of-War from the North Atlantic, with Photographs by Dr. John Habirshaw, F.R.M.S.L., showing the thread cells, &c., highly magnified; presented by Capt. J. H. Mortimer, Associate of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. Three Snakes from South. America; presented by Mr. G. H. Morton, Two Freshwater Terrapins (Hmys Amazonica, Spix) from the River Ucayali, Peru; presented by Mr. L. Nash. A Japanese Silk Moth (Bombyx Yamamai), bred in England; presented by Messrs. Leo Negri and Co. 14 A Sea Fan (Gorgonia Jlabellum) from the West Indies ; presented by Capt. Thomas Neill. Two Thick-spined Sea Urchins (Acrocladia mammillata) from the Red Sea; presented by Mr. R. H. Nesbit. ' A Fish (Chromis niloticus) from the Sea of Galilee; Shells (Melanopsis prerosa) from the River Jordan; Rock from Mount Sinai; Shells, Insects, &c., from Beyrout and Port Said; collected and presented by Mr. John Nicol, Jun. A young Edible or Green Turtle (Chelonia midas), caught off the harbour of Alexandria; presented by Capt. Horatio Paul. Two Silk Moths (Telea polyphemus) and Cocoons from New Orleans; collected and presented by Capt. J. A. Perry, Associate of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. A Python from West Africa; presented by Mr. T. Rogers. The Nest of a Tree Wasp from Arnside ; presented by Mr. R. Saul. Specimens of Fish, Reptiles, and Crustacea from Bombay and Rangoon; two Pendulous Nests from Elephanta; Amygdaloidal Trap from Matheran; and three living Gold Fish from Port Said; collected and presented by Capt. Sibthorpe, S.S. “‘ European.” A Twaite Shad (Alosa finta) taken in the Mersey ; and specimens ot Mangrove Oysters from the hull of the S.S. ‘‘ Torcados,” after two and a-half years’ cruizing on the coast of Africa; presented by Lieut. F. O. Simpson, R.N. Marine Specimens from Rio and St. Vincent, Cape de Verd, comprising example of Fish (Amphioxus, Dactyloptera, and Siluroids), Echinoderms (incope and Comatula), Polyzoa, &e.; collected and presented by Capt. J. S. Slack, Associate of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. A large Sea Urchin (Acrocladia mammillata) from the Red Sea; presented by Capt. Stark. A young living Alligator, and a specimen of Brown Coal from Brazil ; presented by Capt. J. P. Sweetzer. A Fish (Aulestoma), two Lizards, three Snakes, and Mygale Spiders ; presented by Mr. Owen Taylor. Two specimens of Apteryx or Kiwi (Apteryx Mantelli) from Taranaki, 15 New Zealand, specially collected for the Museum ; also samples of Iron Sand and Iron Earth from the same district ; presented by Lieut. Col. Trimble, Taranaki. A Green Monkey (Cercopithecus sabeus) from West Africa; presented by Mr. G. A. Trout. Specimens of Slow Worms, with their young, bred in confinement ; presented by Mr. J. S. Tyerman. A collection of rare Shells from Fuca Straits and California; collected and presented by Dr. David Walker, California. A Photograph of a Restoration of the Mammoth, from the specimen in his collection at Rochester, New York, founded on the remains at St. Petersburgh and Stuttgard; presented by Prof. H. A. Ward, Rochester, U.S.A. A Boomerang, Throwing Stick and Shield, from Victoria, Australia ; a Port Jackson Shark (Cestracion Phillipi), a File Fish (Balistes), two Bonitos, a Sphyrenoid Fish, the Skull of Shark, a Cray Fish; also specimens of Algw, Sponges, Polyzoa, Crustacea, Shells, Fishes and Reptiles, from Portland Bay, Australia; collected and presented by Capt. W. H. Cawne Warren, Associate of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. Specimens of Teredos or Shipworms and their borings, from the stock of an anchor dredged up in Queenstown Harbour; presented by Mr. W. Wilson. A Long-nosed Frog Fish (Malthe) from Galveston ; presented by Mr. Abner Woore. Other Donations have been received from Messrs. Adam, Son & Co., Mr. T. Ashton, Mr. H. Baverstock, Mr. A. Connolly, Mr. A. J. Harvey, Mr. W. A. L. Henderson, Dr. J. Linton Palmer, R.N., and Mrs. Evans. PURCHASES. The principal purchases for the Museum have been as follows :— A Group of Three Tigers, shot at Seharumpore by Col. Bagot, and mounted by Mr. Edwin Ward. A Mandrill Baboon, a Burchell Zebra, fifteen other Mammals, a large Rhinoceros Horn, and six pairs of Horns of Caribou, Rein Deer, Ibex, &, 16 A Peregrine Falcon, Secretary Falcon, and eight other Birds, chiefly for osteological specimens. Mounted Skeletons of the Cassowary and of the Night Parrot of New Zealand (Stringops habroptilus). Twelve Mammalian Skulls, Teeth, &c. Twenty specimens of fourteen species of Shells. A collection of Reptiles, Insects, and Crustacea (including examples of Cryptolithodus typicus) from Fuca Straits and Arizona, collected by Dr. David Walker. A Vitreous Sponge (Ewrete farreaopsis, Carter), from Cebu, Philippine Islands. A collection of Dried Plants, chiefly Ferns, Algz, and Mosses, formed by Messrs. Shepherd and Shillito. EXCHANGES. Specimens of the Big Horn or Rocky Mountain Sheep (Ovis montana), male and female ; of the Prong-Horn Antelope (Antilocapra americana) male and female; and a stuffed specimen and skeleton of the Leather Turtle (Sphargis coriacea), received from Prof. H. A. Ward, Rochester, New York, in exchange for duplicate specimens of Mammals and Birds. A specimen of the Vicuna (Lama Vicugna) from Mr. Edwyn C. Reed, Museo Nacional, Santiago de Chili, in exchange. MAYER COLLECTION. The Curator has been engaged in compiling a Catalogue of this Collection, but the extent of its treasures is such that a considerable time must elapse before it can be completed. The extent and value of the Egyptian Collection led the Committee to invite the aid of Dr. Birch, the head of this department in the British Museum. It will be interesting to insert his Report, which is as follows :— “‘ British Museum, ‘© London, W.E., 12th March, 1877. ‘‘ Dr. Birch has the honour of reporting that in accordance with the arrangement he has examined the Egyptian collection belonging to the Public Museum at Liverpool. This collection comprises an extensive and valuable series of Egyptian objects of all branches, and comprises several specimens of unique character and rare interest. Amongst these he would direct particular attention to the valuable alabaster vase incised with the standard name of Cheops, the builder of the 17 Great Pyramid, the numerous sepulchral tablets, many of which are of great interest, some for their excellent execution and remote antiquity, amongst which the most remarkable is one in bas relief of a person named Ankh-enteta, of an age at least as _ old as the Pyramids of Gizeh. “‘ Several of the statues, although small in size, are yet valuable, either for their period or style of art, some being as old as the twelfth Egyptian dynasty, and others of the period of Saite dynasty which reigned from about the 7th to the 5th century, B.C., are fine specimens of the style of that age. The torso of one statue unfortunately imperfect, bears the name of Alexander—either Alexander the Great or his son and successor, Alexander Aigos. ‘The pedestal of a statue of calcareous stone is also of considerable interest, as it bears the name and titles of & monarch named Amenmessu, the successor of Meneptah, the supposed Pharaoh of the Exodus. Amongst the smaller objects, Dr. Birch would particularly cite the belt dated in the second year of Rameses IIL, a rare and remarkable object, the tablet with Demotic inscriptions recording astrono- mical observations, the draughtsman in shape of an Asiatic prisoner with his hands bound, and the ends of leather straps stamped with the name of Osorchon I., all of which will always give a great interest to the valuable collection of the Museum. ‘« The same observation may be applied to the sealed lip of an ancient amphora or wine cask of terra cotta, which bears the inscription and seal of the Temple of Amen Ra, or the Theban Jupiter, where it was formely deposited. ‘‘The collection comprises several Mummies and their coffins, and here Dr. Birch - would observe that these objects of the sepulchral rites of the Egyptians have become of great value and rarity ; they are also most attractive, as the public interest excited by them is always greater than that of any other kind of Egyptian antiquities. Some of these are brilliantly coloured and contain prayers and formulas very important for the proper comprehension of the religious system of Ancient Egypt. One fine specimen consists of three coffins which fit into one another, but the Mummy, as is usual in this kind of burial, is only wrapped in bandages. Dr. Birch also examined the collection with a view to such portions as might be removed as duplicates without impairing its utility, and a few objects have been selected which might advantageously be disposed of for that purpose—either that they are inferior specimens of better types, or in an unsatisfactory state of preservation, or that they will give space for the display of other objects. ‘Dr. Birch would recommend that all objects in wood, magnesian limestone, and perishable materials should be placed under glass and their condition watched. “« The fact that objects exhumed from ancient soils often contain deliquescent or other salts often rapidly decay when exposed to a humid climate like that of Britain, and the greater security afforded by glass against accidental injury or wanton destruction, render this proceeding imperatively necessary where possible. The harder stone, such as basalt and granite, or even sandstone, do not require this precaution. \ “