Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-01
Public Library Grows in Popularity,
S74 Obtaining Books During Last Month

The report for July of the activi-
ties Of the library was completed aft
err the close of the days business yes
terday by Mrs. G. w. Pettigrew, Sec
rotary Of the library association, and
shows the steady growth and in
creasing popularity of the institution
as a result Of the consistent and con-
tinued activity of the ladies in charge
of the library.
Several big boxes of books were
received from Boston yesterday and
were delivered at the library The
boxes were not opened, however, as
they are known to contain volumes
purchased by Rabbi Joseph Jasin for
the Chas. We'll memorial alcove at
the library, and the books will not
be placed on the shelves in the al
t dDse cit Hn''l Na00' 'aS'n returns = =
Mrs. Pettigrew's report is as fol-
lows:
'The month of July has been an
interesting and busy one. and despite
the intense heat there has been an
increasing number of borrowers.
Demand Increases.
"Seventy-three books have been do
mated to the library during the month,
and 874 were issued, 261 more than
last month. One can hardly realize
how busy the librarian and her help
ers are. The prospects were never
brighter nor more encouraging than
at the present time. 269 books have
been purchased during the month.
Especial thanks are due Misses
Jennie May Langston, Frances Lake,
Nellie Mcdonald and Jean Ezell for
valuable assistance rendered on es-
pecial!y busy days.
1.-THE story hour goes on with UNI
abated interest. On Saturday, July
"a, all children could not be seated,
not even standing room being avail
able. More than 100 children were
in attendance, and many grown-ups
are regular attendants.
Stories of educational interest and
value have been told by the following
ladies: Mrs. Edward D. Russell, Miss
Margaret Boyette, Miss Vashti King,
Mrs. w. B. Morgan, Miss Frances
Lake, Miss Martha Angel, Miss Paul
inc Wright, Miss Ella Fox.
"'The American Boy has been add
cd to the reading table, contributed
by Harry Smith. 1t is being much
enjoyed by the boys. -
ANSWERS to the contest are being
sent in by the children and some of
the answers show earnest effort on
the part of the youthful contestants,
also their deep interest in the library,
and in the story hour.
Many New Books.
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brary during July:
A Cousins Conspiracy, Mrs. P. M.
Bridges.
A Hole in the Wall, Mrs. Pr NJ.
Bridges. Nm
A Hoosier Romance, Mrs. g. H.
Martin.
A,St0ry of Little Black Sambo, Mrs.
Conlin Byrd, Little Rock.
A Man Without a Country (Hale),
Mrs. w. B. Morgan. s........---..s.. ....,
Ben Hur, Mrs. A. C. Hoffman.
Bound to Rise, Walter Glenn.
Castle Craney Grow, Mrs. Adam
CheQuer Board, Mrs. Chas. Alex
ander.
Devota, Mrs. q. Daniel.
Dog of Flanders, Eugene Bridges.
For Name and Fame, Mrs. Wilcox.
Great Things Done by Little Chill
uren. Mrs. p. M. Bridges.
Jack and Jill e.. NJ. AlcotD, Mrs.
p. NJ. Bridges.
Les Miserables, Mrs. E. 6. Rosen-
berger.
Left Overs (Mrs. Rorer),l Mrs. w.
B. Morgan.
Melody, Mrs. G. Fl. Martin.
The Missioner, Mrs. G. H. Martin.
Making His Way, Pembroke Pinck-
ney.
Mark Stanton (Alger), Thomas
Hamnett, Jr, and Herbert Hamnett.
Man on the Box (McGrath), Mrs.
Geo. Saunders of Texas.
Men Who Discovered America, Mrs.
Mary. Rowland.
Nedra (McCutcheon), Mrs. w. 7.
Brewer.
Ninety-three, Mrs. Rosenberger.
Notre Dame, Mrs. Rosenberger.
Options 60. Henry, Maj. w. }.
Parkes.
Pretty Polly Flanders. Miss 3.
Starkey.
Peter Pixie, Eugene Bridges.
Phil, the Fiddler, Aquilla Glenn.
Penrod Schofield (Tarkington) Miss