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MAVERICK STREET.
Mary E. Gallagher,
$720
Eva M. Barnes,
720
SOUTH FITCHBURG.
Florence A. Keough,
$800
Alice E. Welch,
720
Mary T. Kivlon,
720
Mary L. Smith,
720
NOLAN SCHOOL.
Lizzie M. Nolan,
$760
Lizzie A. Daly, -
720
M. Lizzie Sullivan,
720
Mary E. Bartley,
720
HOSMER SCHOOL.
Clara B. Tozier,
$1,000
Louise H. Phillips,
720
Margaret M. Murnane,
720
Mary L. Smith,
720
Anna S. Dacey,
720
Effie M. Cuthbertson, 720
Katharine F. McConnell,
720
Kindergarten - Clara L. Smith,
560
LAUREL STREET AND ROLLSTONE STREET.
Anna J. Daffy,
$900
Mary E. Luscome, 720
Nellie L. Dacey,
720
Jennie M. Hills,
720
Mary A. Connig,
720
Winifred Murnane,
720
Jennie R. Rice,
720
Martha S. H. Wright,
720
Janet Y. Wright,
720
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CLARENDON STREET. Etta F. Willard, $1000
Annie M. Beer, 720
Cora A. Day, 720
Jean C. Horton, 720
Margaret M. Donnelly, 720
Mary L. Finnegan, 720
Marion A. Lowe, 720
ASHBURNHAM STREET.
George C. Francis, $1,000
Elizabeth A. Sheehan, 720
Mary A. Hayes, . 720
Emma I. Foster,
720
Elizabeth B. Phelan,
720
Winifred H. Flynn,
720
SUBURBAN SCHOOLS.
Alice T. Noonan, Wachusett,
$720
Georgianna K. Donlon, Woodbury,
720
Florence E. Goodfellow, Dean Hill,
720
Marjorie Dahill, Pearl Hill,
560
Third year pupils from the State Normal School serving one year as permanent substitute teachers-salary,
$400
Ethel M. Daley.
Nellie R. Desmond.
May P. Dooling.
Marie W. Ryan.
Mary G. Tracy.
SPECIAL TEACHERS FOR GRADES BELOW THE HIGH SCHOOL.
Amy L. Connor, singing,
$800
Alice C. Eames, drawing,
850
Josephine A. Smith, cooking,
900
Superintendent of Schools,
2,850
Truant Officer, 1,400 Clerk, 720
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SCHEDULE OF SALARIES FOR TEACHERS, 1912.
Excepting special teachers, or supervisors of special sub- jects, principals of buildings containing not less than four rooms, and teachers in the high school.
First year of service, $300 Fifth year,
$500
Second year,
350
Sixth year, 560
Third year,
400
Seventh year, 620
Fourth year,
400
Eighth year, 680
Ninth and subsequent years, $720.
A two years' course of study at a Massachusetts State Normal school-with a diploma therefrom-shall be regarded as an equivalent for two years' service in teaching, in accord- ance with the above-mentioned schedule, and each full year's attendance at such school subsequent to the completion of the regular two years' course of study, or a full year's service in teaching under the direction of the teachers of said school, shall be regarded, in computing the compensation, as equivalent to a year's experience in a public school.
Principals of buildings, containing not less than four rooms, shall receive, unless determined otherwise by special vote, in addition to the salary as determined by the above- mentioned schedule, compensations as follows : -
Four-room buildings,
$40 per year
Six-room buildings, 60 per year
Eight-room buildings,
100 per year
Salaries of teachers not included in the above-named schedule shall be determined by special vote at the time of election.
The rules of the board make provision for the pay of sub- stitute teachers.
A teacher, upon receipt of a notification of election, should inform the secretary of the board relative to the salary to which said teacher is entitled under the schedule.
SCHOOLS OF OBSERVATION AND PRACTICE
CONNECTED WITH THE
FITCHBURG STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
CHARLES S. ALEXANDER, DIRECTOR.
PRACTICAL ARTS SCHOOL.
Differentiated courses for the seventh and eighth grades.
Nine schools under the immediate charge of normal students.
Mercie A. Allen, Principal.
Marion F. Lane, Supervisor.
Charles S. Alexander, Practical Arts.
Willis B. Anthony, Practical Arts and Drawing.
Mary L. Carpenter, Household Arts.
Rosamond G. Cook, Assistant Household Arts.
Maud A. Goodfellow, Typewriting.
Charles E. Akeley, Practical Arts.
James B. Spinney, Practical Arts.
George H. Hastings, Agriculture and Mathematics. Lilla R. Birge, German.
EDGERLY SCHOOL-NORTH STREET.
First six grades and kindergartens.
Eleven rooms under immediate charge of normal school students.
Mary McConnell, Principal. Ida M. Austin, Supervisor. L. Frances Jones, Supervisor. Laura A. Woodworth, Kindergarten.
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DAY STREET SCHOOL.
First six grades.
Seven schools under the immediate charge of normal school students.
Caroline G. Hagar, Principal.
Mattie A. Cole, Supervisor.
HIGHLAND AVENUE SCHOOL. First three grades.
Three schools under the immediate charge of normal school students.
Katherine McCarthy, Principal.
SUPERVISORS FROM THE NORMAL 'SCHOOL.
Preston Smith, Science.
Flora E. Kendall, English.
Edwin A. Kirkpatrick, Child Study.
Abby P. Churchill, Nature Study.
Elizabeth D. Perry, Music.
Nellie B. Allen, Geography.
Florence M. Miller, History.
Matilda B. Doland, Mathematics and Penmanship.
Louisa P. Hicks, Gymnastics,
George F. Hubbard, Drawing.
Sadie E. Lamprey, Practical Arts.
SCHOOL YEAR, 1911-'12.
First term of twenty weeks began September 5, 1911; ends January 26, 1912.
Second term of twenty weeks begins January 29, 1912; ends June 26, 1912.
SCHOOL YEAR, 1912-'13.
First term of twenty weeks begins September 3, 1912 ; ends January 24, 1913.
HOLIDAYS AND RECESSES, 1912.
All national and state holidays; the day next succeeding Thanksgiving Day ; January 1; one week, beginning Monday, February 26; one week, beginning Monday, April 29; one week, beginning Monday, December 23.
SCHOOL BOARD. Organization for 1912.
HON. FRANK O. HARDY, Mayor, ex-officio, Chairman, 54 South Street. JOHN W. DOOLING, President of the Common Council, ex-officio, 579 Water Street.
Ward 1. Patrick Donlon, 5 Crown street, John R. Smith, 181 Water street, Peter F. Ward, 29 Linden street, 1915
Term expires. January, 1913
1914
Ward 2.
James J. Ryan, 83 Princeton road,
John F. Hayes, 27 Westminster street,
Patrick T. Corley, 25 Kimball place,
1913
1914
1915
Ward 3. George V. Upton, 19 Prospect street, James Chalmers, 52 School street, Walter A. Hartwell, 54 Fairview street, 1915
1913
1914
Ward 4. Henry A. Estabrook, 80 Prichard street, 1913 Warner M. Allen, 26 Upland street, 1914
Hiram B. McDonald, 4 Weymouth street, 1915
1913
Ward 5. Henry A. Goodrich, 31 Highland avenue, Arthur J. Covell, 71 Myrtle avenue, William L. Walker, 31 Myrtle avenue,
1914
1915
1913
Ward 6.
Charles Smith, 41 Smith street,
John F. Kane, 29 Cane street,
1914
John Nash, 206 Summer street,
1915
THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY
OF THE
CITY OF FITCHBURG
MASSACHUSETTS 1911
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE LIBRARY, 1911.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Chairman-Henry A. Willis.
Secretary -* D. M. Travis, +T. F. Gallagher.
Treasurer-Henry A. Goodrich.
Term expires January, 1914-Frederick H. Thompson, Ezra S. Stearns, Alvah Crocker, *D. Murray Travis, tThomas F. Gallagher.
Term expires January, 1913-Henry A. Willis, Herbert I. Wallace, Rev. J. J. Donnelly, Henry A. Goodrich.
Term expires January, 1912-Joseph G. Edgerly, John E. Kellogg, #James F. D. Garfield, Charles H. Rice.
Librarian-George E. Nutting.
Assistants-Helen B. Bangs.
Margaret W. Fosdick. Leon S. Field.
Children's Room assistant-Cora C. Goddard.
Art Gallery, Sunday-George C. Sturtevant.
Pages-Parke A. Barnard.
Elmer J. Dacey.
Janitor-Joseph H. Liversage.
LIBRARY HOURS.
The Wallace Library and Art Building is open every week day from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m., and on Sunday from 1.30 to 5 p. m.
The Art Gallery and Museum are open from 1 p. m. to 5 p. m. on Wednesday and Saturday, and on Sunday from 1.30 p. m. to 4 p. m.
The Children's Room is open from 12 m. to 6 p. m. on week days, except Saturday and during vacation, when it opens at 9 a. m. On Sunday the room is open for readers from 1.30 to 5 p. m.
All departments are closed on legal holidays and also on Sunday during July and August.
*Mr. Travis resigned October, 1911.
t Judge Gallagher appointed October, 1911.
#James F. D. Garfield died December 14, 1911.
James Freeman ana Garfield
Born in Langdon, New Hampshire
August 14, 1828
Died in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Derember 14, 1911
He was a Trustee of the Fitchburg Public Library from January, 1899, until his death, and from 1899 to 1910 he was the Secretary of the Board. He was constant in attendance at the meetings of the Trustees and in the welfare of the library his interest was unfailing. Few men in any cause have labored with equal zeal and efficiency.
In his official duties and in his daily life, Mr. Garfield was honest and sincere. In the perfection of his character and in the native and cultured wealth of his mind, he commanded our esteem and respect. In the sweeter power of his gentle and compassionate nature, he won our love and a measure of affec- tion which survives the grave.
The recital of his labor on earth is the full record of an honest man. The abundant achievements of his life were per- fected in the sunshine of his kind and lovable nature, and the paths in which he walked are fragrant with the blossoms of kindness, affection and charity.
TRUSTEES' REPORT.
To the City Council :
In the record of the present there are few subjects more conspicuous and none more commendable than the rapid growth and amended character of the public libraries. During the twenty-six years, in which our library has occupied the Wal- lace Library and Art Building, the number of volumes has in- creased from 17,000 to 54,000 and the yearly circulation from 28,000 to 75,000. In the reference, reading, industrial and children's room the work of the library has been extended in much greater proportion. The details of the work of the library and an exhibit of the income and expenses of the year are fully and clearly stated in the reports of the librarian, the Finance committee and the Treasurer, which are submitted as a part of our annual report.
The Trustees for several years, and especially during the past year, have realized our limited means for the purchase of new books. There is an increasing call for additional works of history, science, useful and fine arts, and standard literature. Without an increased annual appropriation we cannot respond to many reasonable demands.
Compared with the statistics of the libraries of other cities of Massachusetts, the cost of maintenance of the Fitchburg pub- lic library and the amount available for the purchase of new books for each one thousand inhabitants, are very much less than the general average. For the ensuing year the fixed charges for salaries, fuel, light and incidentals, in round num- bers, will be $6,500. The income from the permanent fund, the dog fund and fees, about $2,500. A conservative estimate for new books, which are imperatively demanded is $4,500. This exhibit of the resources and needs of the library calls for an appropriation of $8,500. This is not an abrupt or an unpre- meditated request. For several years our estimate of the needs of the library has not been fully met in the annual appropria-
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tion. The funds at our command have not increased with the growth of the library. The cost of maintenance and the fixed income of the library are substantially the same from year to year. The appropriation made by the City Council determines the amount of money available for the purchase of books. The library is enlarged only through the liberality of the City Gov- ernment. A, few of the conditions, which persuade the Trus- tees to recommend a larger appropriation, are briefly presented.
I. The increasing population of the city leads to a larger circulation and readers and students of the present age are demanding a greater variety of books.
II. The library, more and more, is becoming an active and useful adjunct of the public schools. In building the library we are building for the schools. The reference and reading rooms and the circulating department are largely pat- ronized by students seeking knowledge of a topical character. To enable the library to fully respond to this accumulating demand, many new books must be secured.
III. The children's room has been the subject of favorable discussion in former reports to which reference is made. This department, constantly increasing in patronage and influence, has developed into a prominent feature of library work. It is a combination of school and reading room and here are gathered many willing and happy pupils. A few come in as a choice between the sidewalk and the shelter of the library, but they are making progress and are passing from the dialect of the street to a limited measure of culture. In finding suitable books for children of unequal age and training, in answering inquiries and in directing study, the library staff is earning and receiving the approbation of the Trustees and the gratitude of many parents. Over twenty-two thousand volumes were circu- lated in this department during the year.
IV. The population of our city comprises many races of men, each possessing the general character, habit of thought, and mental characteristics peculiar to the nation which he represents. It is the mission of our schools and libraries to inculcate lessons of democracy, to instruct in the duties of citizenship and to mould many types of men into one homogene- ous family. The hope of the future is measured by our success in this direction.
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Many families are calling for books in their native language which leads to an increasing demand for books in French, Ger- man, Finnish, Italian and modern Greek. This demand is reasonable and should be met in a spirit of liberality. In dili- gence and faithfulness, the librarian and assistant librarians continue to merit the commendation of the Trustees.
EZRA S. STEARNS,
December 18, 1911.
For the Trustees.
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REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
To the Trustees of the Fitchburg Public Library,
GENTLEMEN : - The report of the Finance Committee is herewith submitted, showing receipts of $9,237.14, and pay- ments of $9,235.78, as per annexed schedule. The Hon. Rodney Wallace fund of $8,000, the Hon. W. H. Vose fund of $1,000, and the J. J. Hardon fund of $1,000, are invested in the City's note for $10,000.
RECEIPTS.
From city appropriation, $6,500 00
Worcester county dog fund,
1,855 62
Interest on city's note,
450 00
W. A. Davis, City Clerk, dog fees,
184 00
G. E. Nutting, Librarian, fines, etc.,
247 52
$9,237 14
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES.
Pay roll,
$5,070 60
Books,
2,029 86
Periodicals,
313 36
Binding,
191 83
Fuel,
398 01
Light,
437 68
Building repairs,
77 28
Miscellaneous,
717 16
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$9,235 78
Balance unexpended,
$1 36
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Approved :
· CHARLES H. RICE.
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TREASURER'S STATEMENT.
The Hon. Rodney Wallace fund of $8,000, the Hon. W. H. Vose fund of $1,000, and the J. J. Hardon fund of $1,000, are invested in the city's note for $10,000 at four and one-half per cent interest.
THE HERBERT I. WALLACE FUND.
35 shares of V. & M. R. R., balance Dec. 1, 1910, $1,017 44
Dividends, 210 00
Interest, 38 94
Balance Nov. 30, 1911, $1,266 35
Fund for the care of the Harry Wright bird collection, deposited in Worcester North Savings Institution :
Balance Dec. 1, 1910,
$94 71
Paid for new case,
61 00
Balance Nov. 30, 1911, $33 71
HENRY A. GOODRICH, Treasurer.
By G. E. NUTTING,
Librarian.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT.
To the Board of Trustees,
GENTLEMEN : - I have the honor to submit my tenth annual report as librarian, covering the period from December 1, 1910, to November 30, 1911, the fifty-second year in the history of the library.
The total valuation of all library property as given by the assessors is now $176,355. The building was never in better condition for the service of the public than today. At the November meeting of the Trustees an "Inter-phone system " was authorized and is now installed. This private telephone connecting all the departments will aid greatly in giving better service to the public.
The City property committee expended $195.14 this year on repairs. The Fire department supplied two more fire extin- guishers for the protection of the upper floors.
The Art gallery received a valuable oil painting from Irving F. Dwinnell, as a memorial to his mother, Ellen Shepard Dwin- nell. The title of the picture is " Red oaks, October," by J. H. Greenwood of Worcester. Harry G. Wright added a large number of mounted birds to his loan collection and a new case was provided from the funds donated by the Sportsmen's club.
The Reference department, in charge of Miss Helen B. Bangs for the past thirteen years, is doing a most useful work. Information on almost every conceivable subject is sought by mail, over the telephone or through the use of the large collec- tion of books. A few of the questions will illustrate: "In what manner did the Catacoonamug pond obtain its name ?" "Story of Mrs. Rowlandson," "Forestry," "Meaning of 'auld lang syne,'" "Harriman-Roosevelt letters, 1907," " French schools and school systems," "House plans and how to furnish a home," "How to make mushroom catsup," "Cost of an Arctic expedition," "Indian and negro music," "Chrome industry of Baltimore, Md.," "Program for Columbus day in
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the schools," "Silhouettes of famous Americans," "French art," "How does the cat purr ? "
The subject card catalog is kept in the Reference room and is in constant use by the public. A classified list of fiction was incorporated in this catalog during the summer.
Recently all the reference books were re-arranged. Some were withdrawn and placed in the main library and a few loaned to the High school. This work was greatly needed as quite a few books were out of date and the shelves badly crowded.
A new departure during the year was the "Story-hour" held in the Art gallery on Saturday mornings from December 31st to April 1st. This work was undertaken by the Woman's club Library extension committee in cooperation with Miss Bangs and Miss Fosdick. The story-tellers were Dr. Cordelia M. Whittier, Mrs. John G. Faxon, Mrs. Burnside E. Sawyer, Miss Emma F. Chaffin, Miss Alice Abbot, Rev. George W. Solley, Miss Nellie Allen, Miss Harriet Works, Mrs. Lulu Page, Miss Bertha McGee, Miss Mabel Keyes, and Mrs. Fred- erick F. Woodward.
The ter-centenary of the English Bible was recognized by an exhibit of various editions of the Bible and collateral material belonging to the library. The collection attracted much atten- tion from visitors to the museum.
Ten traveling collections of photographs were received from the Library art club and exhibited in the Special Exhibit room. The "Typographical art exhibit " was shown in this room from March 28th to April 11th. This traveling exhibit consisted of 184 plates illustrating the correspondence course in printing of the Typographical union of America. The idea originated with Mr. John C. Dana, librarian of the Newark, N. J., public library. The whole exhibit formed an attractive display, and though of special value to printers, proved to be of interest to the general public.
The total number of books in the Children's room is now 3,500 and more shelving is needed. A selected list of 100 good books for girls and boys has recently been printed for distribu- tion in this room and through the schools.
Miss Cora Goddard, librarian of the High school and assistant in our Children's room, gave a lesson on "The use of
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books" to the pupils of the Central grammar school. The instruction was given to sections of 12 pupils in the Special Exhibit room on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during the month of April. The object was to teach the use of books as tools, how to care for books, how to use the card catalog, and the more common reference works. The desired result is to enable the children to use independently all the resources the library offers.
The Fitchburg Teachers' association honored the library by holding an informal meeting in the Art gallery on Tuesday, May 8th. Supt. Joseph G. Edgerly, on behalf of the Trustees, gave a short address. Special exhibits of books on education, and library indexes were shown in the Reference department. Picture bulletins for school use and the herbarium of the class , of 1893, F. H. S. (made under the direction of the late E. Adams Hartwell) were exhibited in the Art rooms.
The librarian's financial account, the usual statistics and the list of gifts are appended.
In concluding this report I wish to thank the Trustees and the library staff for their cooperation in the work of the year. Particularly I wish to express my appreciation for a brief leave of absence granted by the Board. A part of the time was profitably spent in attendance at the conference of the Amer- ican library association at Pasadena, Cal. Later the libraries in Redlands, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Leland Stanford university, San Francisco, and other places in California were visited. Coming back from the far west I visited the libraries in Portland, Seattle, Vancouver and Minneapolis, and in Chicago the Public library and the John Crerar library.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE E. NUTTING, Librarian.
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LIBRARIAN'S ACCOUNT. RECEIPTS.
From fines, $260 52
waste paper,
3 63
deposits, temporary residents,
12 00
miscellaneous sources,
14 42
books lost and paid for,
3 84
$294/41
PAYMENTS.
To City Treasurer,
$247 52
temporary residents, deposits returned,
12 00
cash on hand,
34 89
$294 41
LIBRARY STATISTICS.
FOR THE YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 29, 1911.
Days open during the year,
348
Hours open each week for lending, (
" reading and study,
75.5
Number of volumes at beginning of year,
52,578
added by purchase,
1,371
" binding periodicals,
136
" gift,
210
withdrawn, יו
91
lost,
14
66 destroyed by Board of health,
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in the library Nov. 29, 1911,
54,183
66
fiction lent,
50,852
Percentage of fiction lent,
Total number of volumes lent,
73,981
Average daily circulation,
242
Largest day's circulation, March 11, 1911,
559
Smallest
August 15, 1911,
89
Circulation from Children's room,
22,699
Largest day's attendance in Children's room,
259
Total number of borrowers registered,
4,884
· Average number of volumes lent per borrower, 15
72
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67.5
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Average number of volumes lent per capita, popu- lation 37,826,
1.9
Number of persons using Reference room, 5,738
" visitors to Art gallery on Sundays, 4,078
" " all departments on Sundays, 8,418
GIFTS.
Gifts were received during the year from the following persons and organizations : Ætna life insurance co., Miss N. B. Allen, American embassy association, L. H. Bagg, H. C. Bar- ber, Estate of L. D. Bartlett, Belleville commercial club, Bureau of railway news, Mrs. G. F. Burnap, Carnegie library of Pittsburg, City of Boston, City of Fitchburg, W. B. Clarke co., Commonwealth of Massachusetts, L. Crestin, Miss R. Crosby, Daughters of the American revolution, Dixon crucible co., Sir E. Durning-Lawrence, Fitchburg daily News, Fitch- burg daily Sentinel, Fitchburg state normal school, Grand army of the republic, W. A. Hartwell, Harvard university, A. M. Howe, E. M. Jenks, J. B. Lewis, Massachusetts society Sons of the American revolution, E. F. Mitchell, National busi- ness league of America, National child labor committee, National education association, National irrigation congress, F. C. Nichols, G. L. Raymond, C. F. Root, Royal society of Canada, Secretary of Porto Rico, Smithsonian institution, Ezra S. Stearns, S. J. Steinmetz, Mrs. A. Thomson, Ticonderoga historical society, D. M. Tipton, D. M. Travis, Trustees of the Bishop Hale foundation, Mrs. L. A. W. Underhill, United States government, Williams college, H. A. Willis, Woman's educational association.
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MASSACHUSETTS LAW TO ENCOURAGE "INTER- LIBRARY LOANS."
[CHAP. 140.]
An act to enlarge the usefulness of the free public library system. Be it enacted, etc., as follows :
SECTION 1. Any free city or town public library may lend its books or other library material to any other free public library in any city or town under such conditions and regula- tions as may be made in writing by the board of trustees or other authority having control of the library so lending. Any city or town may raise money to pay the expense of so borrow- ing books and other library material from the library of any other city or town. Nothing herein contained shall be con- strued to restrict or modify any power which any city or town, or any board of trustees or other authority in control of any free public library, now has to lend to, or permit the use of its books by, persons not citizens of such city or town.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. [Approved March 14, 1911.]
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE LIBRARY FOR 1912.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Chairman-Henry A. Willis.
Secretary-Thomas F. Gallagher.
Treasurer-Henry A. Goodrich.
Term expires January, 1915-Charles H. Rice, John E. Kellogg, John G. Faxon, A. Eugene Nolen.
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