Smyrna times., 1878-01-09
For the Smyrna Tlncs
18th Annual Report of the Smyrna
Library Association.
SMYRNA. DEL, Jan. Sd. Is

SMYRNA. DEL, Jan. 3d. 1878.
The annual meeting Of Tie Stockholders
OF the Smyrna Library Association was held
IN the Library Room at y o'clock. p. NJ.
DR.. William /. Collins called to the chair.
A. Price Griffith acted as Secretary. The
minutes ofthe astannuaI meeting were read
and adopted. The following report Of the
PRESIDENT was read accepted and ordered
to be published in tue SMYRNA TINES:
The Trustees submit the following l9,h annual re.
PFJnl tle institution and III doing they are cy-
ceedingly gratihcd 10 be able to state the iart tat
never since its organization has the Institution ocr
Pc'l such prominent position in the community as
at present. It's growing usefulness and increased
success is SO marked and appreciated by the com
munlty that It IS source OF Contamination to all who
are interested. ~
The distribution of Mr.. D. B. Cumlnins' stock has
awakened interest and enthusiasm in Tho -.
particularly among the Younger pgrt on nf no com
munlty for the reading of useful books that Is az
ceednglypleaSng to the ma nagers besides
materially To the resources Of the Association ThrIe
ae very many shares OF this stock still remaining in
inc !le n9lds OF W. NJ. Bell, who viii be pleased to
issue them to all persons that may applv Persons
avaiiing themselves Of this privilege and y the nav
ing OF one dollar will be entitled the use Of books
for one year.
The number Of volumes on the shelves including
IoO volumes which need rebinding. i, $50 Tie
number OF books taken out during the year was ll
VI ~ btFs ~, or upwards of II books
taken out by each subscriber. The number Of new
DOCKS placed on the shelves since the last reuort
asked what kind of books the Library contains il ay
c interesting 10 give the following classification f
tnch Works OF Fiction, 55S Science 23O Travels
i62 Biography. pa; History 4i2: Poetry 10I En,
lSluuS 10; Miscellaneous including Public Doru-
llehtS Sl lhe amount of capital stock is 1870 and
Ihe number Of shareholders lt0. The thanks of the
Institution are extended to W. +. Megcar Esq Hon
l: f. Bayard and Hon James Williams for donations
OF valuable books. also to the latter gentlemen far
copies of Congressional Record "
Inc amount due the Library Association this dav cy-
cuslNe OF all doubtful debts shown by the bp6ks *
2OlW The cash balance in hands Of Treasurer is
S-Jl0 lhe Association is entirely clear of debit
WIN tle exception of the for the wear ending
next M9rch, after paying which, there should be a
CilSn baance IN hands of Treasurer. Sl3Jl6 The
Board VINO are now about retire from active service
nave the sincere pleasure of cOngrauatng YOU upOn
inc unprecedented condition and prosperity of the
institution.
In closing this report the President may. nerhaps
ne properly permitted 10 express To the Stock holders
ms especial acknowledgement Of and thanks for the
HuttcIihS confidence so long manifested and though
ciatlon aud Will be pleased TO aid its management at
All times ne must now claim your indulgence for
positively declining a denomination.
Very Respectfully.
The Trustees.
, y. I. WILDS, President
SMYRNA. DEL, Jan. 3rl, 1873
The annual election of officers and mana.
gers was then held, which resulted as fol.
lows:
President, John II. Hofiecker.
Vice President, DR.. w. T. Collins.
Recording Secretary, Hermon Roe.
Corresponding Ssc'y, Robt D. Hohtckcr
Treasurer. w. NJ. Bell,
Managers, A. Price Griffith, II. G. Budd.
Jas. Ii. Groves.
BY order OF the meeting.
a. PRICE GRIFFITH, Secy.