1898-04-05 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 05/04/1898
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: William R. Driver, Rev. Benjamin R. Bulkeley, Charles L. Dodge, Edward
L. Giddings, and Elizabeth P. Soltier,
Board members absent: Allen H. Bennett, Katharine P. Loring, Joseph D. Tuck, and George E.
Woodberry
Others present:
Recorder: Charles L. Dodge
Beverly May 4, 1898
The regular meeting was held upon the above date.
Present Messrs. Driver, Giddings, Dodge, Bulkeley and Miss Sohier.
The meeting was called to order by the chairman.
The records of the last meeting were read and approved.
On motion of Mr. Giddings, it was
Voted That the librarian be authorized to purchase the Mass. Year Book.
On motion of Mr. Giddings, it was
Voted That the librarian be authorized to subscribe for membership in the Library Art Club.
It was voted that (25) consolidated catalogues consisting of the several classes ( 1,2,3 & 4)
be bound in cloth.
On motion of Mr. Giddings, it was Voted Inexpedient to subscribe for the book on Moths and
Butterflies.
It was ordered that the teachers in the public schools be supplied with catalogues flee of
charge.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Charles L. Dodge
Secretary