, 1873-01-05
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Contributions Of Books from Home
and Abroad.
Thanks Poured Out Without Limit. Rules
Of Goyernmcnt--Assistant Secretary.

Tho semi-monthly meeting Of the Board OF
Directors OF tho Chicago Public Library WAS
held yestcrday afternoon in the t'Tank'' in the
City Ha1l. The following gentlemen we're pres-
cnt: Hon. Ihom1s Uoyne, President; D. Ii
8horey, Willard Woodland, Elliott Anthony, Ju-
ius Roacnthal, Harman Raster, j. ". sheahan,
and r. F. Queal.
The Librarian, 1Tr. ". 3. Wickersham, read
communication from Mr.. John Robinson, Tie
London agent, regarding tho Cracroft photo
graphs, which will be sent in q few weeks.
A communication from tho State Librarian
OF Ohio was read, saying that the State Depart
nent had sent by express to the Chicago Library
ono box and two packages Of books containing
88 volumes, among which were the following:
Executive Documents, 1861 to 1871, q volumes;
Insurance Office Reports. 4; Curmev's Revised
Statutes; Swans Collatod Ohio Laws;
Report OF State Library. The letter
suggested that the law books DO transferred to
the Chicago Law Library, and, accurding to the
suggestion, tho Secretary WAS directed to select
those books and give them to the Secretary Of
The Law Institute
The thanka Of the Board we're voted the State
Department Of Ohio.
4 communication from the Chicago Law In
stitute was read, offering to turn over sixty
four valuable books to the Library, they being
more appropriate for the Public Library.
The thanks Of the Board were voted tho Insti-
trte, and the books accepted
Mr. Anthony read a letter from Mr: 8. c. Griggs,
regarding the application OF Mr. Tremondt, OF
London, to become the general agent for the
distribution OF books for the Library in London.
No action taken.
Mr. Hoyne said he had received several ep-
p1icatons from gentlemen in London to become
their agent, but he had reported to all OF them
that the matter would be presented and passed
upon in due time.
Mr. Anthony, from the Committee on Books,
presented hst Of books which he recommended
the Directors 10 purchase. On motion, 100
copies OF the list were ordered printed for the
use Of tho Committee, from Which to select
books for the Library.
Mating seventeen volumes Of valuable works,
WIS read and the Secretary directed to send for
tho books and present Mr. White the thanks OF
the Board.
present the thanks Of the Board to all persons
who donate books or anything else.
Mr. Anthony moved that the Secretary pub
lish in the dnily papers, from time to time, the
books received, with the names Of the donors.
4 communication from DR.. Charles ". Lorem-
bea Was read, requesting that he be employed to
assist in the getting up OF catalogue.
Referred to the Committee On Administration.
The matter Of hiring an Assistant Librarian
was referredto the Administration Committee.
Andrews; Secretary Of tho Chicago Medical Col
lego, donating to tho Library 6O0 volumes for
reference. The books were received, to be used
as directed By Dr. Andrews, and the Secretary
instructed to tender d vote Of thanks for the
books.
Mr. Shorey, from the Committee On Bylaws,
reported tho following laws from last meeting,
Which were adopted without discussion:
Anr. II. Whenever periodical Ii called for and
taken at the desk, its title, together with the
name and residence Of the borrower, must be written
on slip OF paper, to b left with the attendant
AnI A15 psr1on sbusng ts Privileges q the
any Of the regulations, by intentional detacement OF
the books pamphlets periodicals. Or papers. BY writ
Directors and by them the person shall BE- removed
from the Ecadiugroo and library, for time. per-
to s o ana e hs
the Librarian his representative shall act aunmari
IT, and tho offender to be at excluded from
rectors possible, for their aua1 decision
Mr. Rosenthal, from tho Committee on Ad-
ministratio1, reported TINT 1e lad hired an as-
eistant for the Secretary, Miss Lena Voel1my.
The report Was concurred IN.
The Secretary Ias authorized to hire young
man to assist III the landling Of books and pa
pers, at ealary not to exceed s10 per week.
The following resolution, drawn up by Mr.
Storey, was adopted, and the various members
a11nnged to fix places:
Reaorsd, That the Board designate places for the re-
ception Of books donated y the citizens OF the city
ad elsewhere, and give notice to the Secretary such
p1aces who shall give notice thereof through the pub
lie press, and collect books fast they left ut
such p1nces.
The Librarian stated that he had received
since tho last meeting, 723 books. On New
Years Day there were 200 reading visitors Ut the
rooms, and 800 callers: On Jan. 2, 1o3 visitors
On Jan. 5, 800. On Saturday there were 1873
calls for periodicals, in which the London Punch
led tho list, which may be received as an indca-
ton that wit is more popular with the patrons OF
the Library than wisdom.
The Board then adjourned. !
Tho Committee to select an Assistant Libra |
rian, consisting OF Messrs. Shea11an, Rosenthal,
6horey. and Anthony, met after the adjournment |
Of the Board, and selected Miss L. C. a1anclcs- I
ter to fill tho place.
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