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" Eefeeence " Books On the motion of Mr. James Allen, it was decided by the Joint Committee last year that the Chief Librarian should have a list prepared showing which books ought, in his opinion, to be treated as "reference " books, and not allowed to be taken out of the Library. This list has been prepared, and is at the disposal of the Chairman. Death of an ex-Chaieman of the Libbaey Committee. During the recess occurred, I regret to say, the death of the Hon. M. S. Grace, M.L.C., for many years Chairman of the Joint Library Committee and of the Eecess Committee. I thought fit to officially represent the Library staff at the funeral, as the deceased gentleman had always taken a great interest in the Library, and was a good friend to the staff. I have, &c, Chables Wilson. The Hon. John Eigg, M.L.C. Chief Librarian. APPENDIX. Balance-sheet for the Yeae ending 31st Maech, 1903. 1902. Receipts. £ s. d. 1902-3. Expenditure. £ s. d. 31 March. Balance in hand .. .. 737 11 9 Purchase of books and periodi 17 Nov. Cash from Treasury—Annual cals in London .. .. 742 19 7 grant .. .. .. 600 0 0 „ Purchase of books and periodi--17 „ Cash from private Bill proceeds 45 0 0 cals locally .. .. 284 12 4 1903. „ Freight and marine insurance.. 7 3 4 9 March. Refund Stamp imprest .. 30 0 0 „ Pire-insurance premiums .. 20 0 0 Advertising .. .. .. 2 0 0 W. P. Kennedy (photographs).. 4 10 0 Wellington Tinware Company .. 10 0 „ E.J. Le Grove," Bar-lock" duplicator and typewriter fittings.. 3 14 0 Casli balance on 31st March, 1903 346 12 6 £1,412 11 9 £1,412 11 9 Approximate Cost of Patter. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,410 copies), £1 9s

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