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 Withdrawn $922.35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