[THE PROCEEDINGS.]

Waukesha, Wis., Thursday, July 4—Wednesday, July 10, 1901.

[FIRST SESSION.][B]

(Methodist Church, Waukesha, Thursday evening, July 4.)

PUBLIC MEETING.

The meeting was called to order at 8.15 by President Carr, who announced that the American Library Association would take up the program prepared for its 23d annual meeting. The president then introduced Andrew J. Frame, of Waukesha, who extended a cordial welcome to Waukesha on behalf of the local committee, referring to the advance made in library development throughout Wisconsin, largely through the efforts of such men as Senator Stout, of Menominee, and Z. G. Simmons, of Kenosha, and the enthusiasm of the state commission.

Mr. Carr then delivered the

PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS.
(See [p. 1.])

The subject

WHAT MAY BE DONE FOR LIBRARIES