1917-27-01 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 01/27/1917
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Charles H. Henderson, Joseph C. Kilham, Katharine P. Loring, Louis
D. Webber, and George E. Woodberry
Board members absent: William R. Driver, Lawrence A. Ford, Elizabeth P. Sohier, and
Margaret Whitney
Others present:
Recorder: Louis D. Webber
A meeting of the Trustees of the Beverly Public Library was duly held at the Library on Sat. Jan. 27
at 3:30 o'clock P.M.
There were present of the Trustees Miss Loring, Mr. Kilham, Woodberry, Henderson & Webber.
In the absence of Mr. Driver, Mr. Kilham was chosen chairman Pro Tern.
The records of the previous meeting read and approved.
The Com. on Circulation reported the receipt of one gift from Miss Loring and recommended the
purchase of 45 titles on motion it was
Voted
the recommendation of the Cir. Committee with reference to 45 titles be adopted and vote of thanks
to Miss Loring for gift.
On the recommendation of the Finance Com. It was
Voted
To increase the salary of Miss Marjory Stanton and Miss Jennifer Dodge to $750.00 each a year and
that of Miss Woodbury to $600.00. Payments to date from Feb. 1.
Voted To employ Miss Frances Wiggin during the months of Feb. & Mar. for catalogue work and
that the sum of $250.00 be appropriated from the Trust Funds if necessary to cover salary.
Voted
Owing to sickness it was voted to grant Mr. Larcom's request for three months leave of
absence.
Adjourned
L.D. Webber, Sec. Pro Tem