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![—(continued'). accounts for 1897-8 in respect of libraries. loans borrowed up to end of ditnre. Receipts in aid of expenditure. 1897-8 for purposes of libraries. Loans 1 Books, periodi- ! cals,. IbiudiBg, &c. .« Sala^ ries and wages. Estab- ishment and other. Total expen- diture. Fines, cata- logues and tickets. Rents. 1 Other. 1 Total receipts- in-aid. Net expendi- ture falling: on rates. Purchase of site. 1 ] Erection of juildings. furniture and fittings and purchase of books. Total. out- standing at end of 1897-8. Notes. £ £ £ £ £ £ £ i £ £ £ j £ £ £ This site was purchased in 1891 out of revenue for £1,300. In July, 1891, the Trustees of the Lewisham Parochial Charities granted £1,500 towards the buildingf und, £500 being retained till the library should be in working order. No works have been commenced asyet. A. temporary newsroom was opened at Lewisham in December, 1892, but was closed in June, 1897. 86 265 132o 636 76 67 133 503i — I — — - The freehold of this library was pre- sented to the parish in October, 1890. together with about 2,500 volumes. The building had originally been carried on privately as a lecture hall and library. This site was presented to the parish in December, 1890, and a donation of £1,000 was received towards the building fund. This sum remains in- vested in consols, as no works have been commenced as yet. A temporary newsroom was opened at Sydenham in December, 1892, but was clo.';ed in June, 1897. 294 538 26 2,357 145 38 183 2,174 4,700 11,000 1,200 16,900 13,S09 Free lectures and recitals are given periodically in connection with the library at the Newington Public Baths' Hall; during 1897-8 twelve were given. Lantern lectures and entertainments of a popular character are also provided at the library from time to time for boys. 1 282 222 33 638 40 40 598 — This library has been adapted from two semi-detached houses, the freeholds of which were acquired early in 1899. The total cost of purchase and altera- tions amounted to £1,850, towards which a loan ot £1,600 has been bor- rowed and donations of £130 re- ceived. 1 - A loan of £1,300 has recently been borrowed for the purchase of this site. The proposed buildings are estimated to cost about £5,000. / - 7,000 7,000 6.432 This site was purchased at a total cost of £2,181, of which £1,462 was met by donations and the balance out of revenue. 472 47 1,658 41 26 67 1,691 I These premises are held from the Lon- don County Council on a quarterly tenancy at a nominal rental of £1 per annum. (a) Lewisham—Including .£86 preliminary expenses in connection with the proposed new libraries. (6) Lewisham—The amount actually produced by the halfpenny rate in 1897-8 was £1,131, but only £503 wai expended as shown.](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b24398585_0077.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
