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1900-30-06 City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Library Trustees Subcommittee: Date: 06/30/1900 Place: Beverly Public Library Board members present: Rev. Benjamin R.. Bulkeley, Charles L. Dodge, Edward L. Giddings, Joseph C. Kilham, Katharine P. Loring, and George E. Woodberry Board members absent: William R. Driver, Allen H. Bennett, and Elizabeth P. Sottier Others present: Recorder: Charles L. Dodge Beverly June 30 1900 The regular meeting of the Trustees occurred on the above date. Present Messrs. Giddings, Woodberry, Bulkeley, Kilham, Dodge and Miss Loring. In the absence of the Chairman Mr. Giddings presided. The records of the last meeting were read and approved. Voted That the recommendation of the committee on circulation with reference to 28 titles present and 11 read but not present, be accepted. Voted to replace the works of Rev. Edward Everett Hale and Washington Irving. Voted That the committee on circulation be authorized to purchase a modern Bible Dictionary. Voted To purchase from the Wheelright fund the 3 books recommended by Miss Loring. Voted That from and after, August 1 st an additional assistant librarian be employed. Voted That Miss Ethel Dodge be employed as second assistant librarian, and that the matter of compensation be referred to the finance committee. Voted That the library be closed at 6 o'clock on Wednesday evenings during July, August and September. Memorandum of tea hours adopted for the observance of the Librarian and assistants. 5:30 to 6:30 - 6:30 to 7:30 - 5:45 to 6:45 Charles L. Dodge Secretary