Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-07-29
Seven to Fourteen
Seven TO Fourteen

issued. The teachers have taken adj
vantage OF the privilege extended
them and have drawn many books
for use in the school room.
By using library books in the
schools, the teachers create an inter
est among the pupils which encour-
ages them to make use of the public
| library, and many form the habit
which is TO be an inspiration in later
| life.
sTORY-HOURs, LECTURES, ETC.
A number of story-hours were con-
Quoted during the winter by Miss
Dorothea Albrecht. Several lower
grades were invited at time thereby
giving all an opportunity to enjoy
the stories.
On March 3, Miss Duff of the High
school faculty gave an excellent
lecture in the children's room on
birds. Miss Duff used the bird chart
which the children are familiar with
to illustrate her talk.
For two weeks during the spring,
the set of Abbey pictures of the
Quest of the Holy Grail owned by
the Wisconsin Library Commission
was on exhibit in the childrens'
room.
On May 18th, an instructive and in
teresting lecture on Oriental rugs
was given in the library by Mr.. Alex
anian of New York City. Mr.. Alex
anian exhibited several of his choicest
examples which he used in his lee
ture.
CONVENTIONS.
During March 5, s, and I, the an
nual meeting of the Wisconsin Libra
ry Association was held in Wausau.
The program opened with a book
symposium in which several local
people took part, including the fol-
lowing: Mrs. Agnes Murray, Miss
Georginia Clark, Messrs. w. B. Pedi-
go, w. E. Curtis, w. II. Gould and
+. r. Hamilton.
After the evening session the as
ISOLATION and guests were entertained
by the Board of Directors at a recep-
ton at the library building. Thurs
day, March 6, very interesting pro-
grams were given in both the morn
ing and afternoon. Following the
afternoon session, the association re-
paired to the Wausaa club where a
delightful tea was given in their
honor by the Ladies Literary club.
Thursday evening Wausau was
treated to an original form of enter
tainment, a dramatic reading of
Richard B. Sheridan's "Rivals" was
rendered by members of the Library
commission and others among whom
were the following Wausau citizens
MeSSers. r. b. Sanche, Karl BorSack
and r. E. Puchner.
Friday morning concluded the meet
ing which was voted a very pleasant
and successful one by the visitors who
were enthusiastic in their praise of
the cordiality extended them by the
people of Wausau.
On June 18th the Wisconsin Valley
Library association was formed at
Merrill. Miss Stevens presented a
paper on "The Library and the For
eigner."
The object of the association is to
create a friendly spirit among the
Deighboring libraries and to promote
an interest in the work being done in
the Wisconsin Valley.
GIFTS.
The library has received some val
OdOlC 10 a oOb
of Ii volumes of the National Ency-
clopedia of American Biography pre-
sented by Mrs. Alexander Stewart in
memory of her husband
A number of single volumes have
been presented by interested patrons.
The children received their annual
Christmas gift of S25 for books.
Some beautiful plants were sent to
1nanrotn flan Hhror nv Mr.
The Catholic Encyclopedia which
was given by the Knights of Column
bus has been completed. This organ
iZation also presented the library
with the Stereoscopic tour "a Pill
grimage to See the Holy Father"
A framed catalogue of the Pine
Knot Library was presented by Mrs.
ID. l.. Plumer.
The following publications have
been presented: Advent;s America;
American Catholic; Chautauqua Quar-
terly; Christian Science Journal;
Christian Science Monitor; Christian
Science Sentinel; Coming Country;
Crusader; Das Wort; Deutsche Pion-
eer; Der Gef1ugel Zuchter; Fleet Re-
view; Gleanings in bee culture; Gospel
trumpet; Human factor; Living
Church; Lutheran Herald; Lutheran
witness: Lyceum news; Merrill Adyo-
cate; Municipality; Pilot; Record
Herald; Uniyersalist leader; War Cry;
Wisconsin Good Templars; Wisconsin
Municipality; Woman's Journal; Wo-
man votes.
The Council very kindly voted an
extra thousand dollars for the libra
rvs use this year which was needed
greatly. AS the library becomes a
more Important factor in commun-
ity its needs become more pressing
but when handicapped by the lack of
funds, very little extra work can be
done.
Borrowers become discouraged when
their demands are not readily supplied
and as this institution is the proper
ty of the public, the public ought TO
see that enough appropriation IS re-
|ceiyed for its use. The officers of the
city are waking up TO the fact OF the
importantance and usefulness OF the
library, and it is hoped they will con-
tinue TO increase its appropriation so
that in time. il will be one of the inn
portant libraries in the state.
WauSau, a progressive and cultured
city. considered leader among the
small towns of Northern Wisconsin,
should stand for progress in its libra
~ as well as in its other institutions
and i'm order TO do this must have
the support of all its citizens.
The library extends thanks to the
city and TO al others who have in
any way contributed to further the
interests of the institution.
With grateful acknowledgment of
the Support of the Library Board,
this report is respectfully submitted.
GRACE NJ. STEVENS, Librarian.