1900-28-07 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 07/28/1900
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Charles L. Dodge, Edward L. Giddings,, Katha~ne P. Loring, and
George E. Woodberry
Board members absent: William R. Driver, Allen H. Bennett, Rev. Benjamin R. Bulkeley,
Joseph C. Kilham, and Elizabeth P. Sohier
Others present:
Recorder: Charles L. Dodge
Beverly July 28 1900
The regular meeting of the Trustees occurred on the above date. Present Messrs. Giddings, Woodberry, Dodge and Miss Loring.
The Chairman being absent Mr. Giddings was elected chairman pro tem.
The records of the last meeting were read, and after making a correction were approved.
Voted That the recommendation of the committee on circulation with reference to 30 titles read and
present and 3 read but not present be accepted.
Voted That the report of the finance committee, that the compensation of Miss Ethel Dodge be at
$375.00 per annum, be accepted.
Voted That the secretary be authorized to inform Miss Ethel Dodge of the action of the board.
Voted That the motion of the Secy. that Miss Jennie P. Doge be named as 1st assistant and Miss Ethel
Dodge as 2nd assistant librarian be referred to the committee on circulation.
Voted that the committee on circulation have authority to prepare a manuscript catalogue of such
books as have been added the last two years, and present it to the board at the next regular
meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Charles L. Dodge
Secretary