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1897-06-11 City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Library Trustees Subcommittee: Date: 11/06/1897 Place: Beverly Public Library Board members present: William R. Driver, Joseph S. Baker, Charles L. Dodge, Edward L. Giddings, Katharine P. Loring, Elizabeth P. Sohier, and Joseph D. Tuck Board members absent: Allen H. Bennett, and George E. Woodberry Others present: Recorder: Charles L. Dodge Beverly November 6th 1897 The regular monthly meeting of the Trustees was held on the above date. Present Messrs. Driver, Tuck, Giddings, Baker, Dodge, Miss Loring and Miss Sohier. The records of the previous meeting were read and approved. On motion of Mr. Giddings, it was Voted The financial report as presented by Mr. Tuck be accepted and spread upon the records. On motion of the Giddings, it was Voted The question of the disposition of fine money be laid upon the table. On motion of Miss Sohier, it was Voted That the following magazines be added to the list, viz Harpers Round Table, Engineering Magazine and Accumulative Index of Periodicals. On motion of Mr. Giddings, it was Voted That the list of Periodicals for 1898 as presented be accepted and adopted. The following is the financial statement made by Mr. Tuck as requested. From Jan 1st 1897 to Nov 1st 1897 3410.30 Appropriation 2487.95 Amt. Withdrawn $922.35 Expenses for two months 198.68 unpaid bills 125.00 Magazine subscription 150.00 473.68 Balance 448.67 Books $630.15 Repairs $110.37 Insurance 230.00 Binding 92.76 Salaries & Branches 1002.52 Catalogue 266.73 Stationary 75.00 2338.10 Branches Farms $275.00 year Circulation 715.00 9 mos. Centerville $70.00 Year Circuatlion 314.00 9 mos. North Beverly $115.00 Year Circualtion 759.00 9 mos Charles L. Dodge Secretary