1891-28-03 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 03/28/1891
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Joseph D. Tuck, Rev. Daniel D. Addison, Charles L. Dodge, George A.
Galloupe, and Edward L. Giddings
Board members absent: George E. Woodberry
Others present:
Recorder: Charles L. Dodge
Beverly March 28th 1891
The Trustees of the Beverly public library met as per adjournment. Messrs. Tuck, Girldines, Addison,
Galloupe and Dodge present.
The meeting was called to order by the chairman Mr. Tuck.
The records of the previous meeting was read and approve&
On motion of Mr. Giddings, it was
Voted That the room committee consider the subject of obtaining more room for the Library by
securing if possible the room in the rear of the Library. Also to consider the expediency of
moving and so arranging the Librarian' s counter as to secure additional space in the reading
room.
Voted That the secretary be requested to correspond with Mr. Hooper A. Appleton inviting him to
be present at the next meeting of the trustees in order to ascertain what plan or proposition
he would suggest with reference to establishing a branch Library at Centerville.
On motion of Mr. Giddings, it was
Voted That the President and Secretary be requested to ask at the adjourned town meeting for
authority to choose a Treasurer from their own members in accordance with Sec. Chap. 304
Acts of 1888.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned till Saturday Evening April 4th.
Charles L. Dodge Secretary