The Massachusetts Library Club Bulletin Volume 1 4

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ...linen thread, No. 30, may be purchased at any dry goods store. lOc. Darning Needles. Assorted darning needles, 1 pkg. 5 cts. Cheese Cloth. Cheese cloth cut in squares for wiping fingers. 5c. a yd. Pumice. Powdered pumice for cleaning soiled pages. Any drug store. Brushes. May be easily cleaned in Pearline water. 5 and lOc. store. Vellum De Luxe. For covering soiled books. May be purchased from White, Son & Co., 530 Atlantic Are., Boston. 14c. a yd. Charles T. Wheelock, 64 High St., Boston. 12c a yd. by the roll of 40 yds. Oxford Book Cloth. For covering soiled books. Albert D. Smith, 35 Thomas St., N. Y. 12c. a yd. whether bought by the yard or by the piece. Washing Soiled Covers. Apply with sponge a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water. Shellac And Vabnish. A. A. White & Co., 62 Portland St., Boston. Best white shellac. 40c. a pt. Zanzibar Hard Gum Varnish. 50c. a pt.; $3.50 a gal. Inks. David's White Letterine for lettering books, l0c. a bottle. Higgin's American India Ink, 25c. a bottle. Bissell's White Showcard Ink, 15c. a bottle. Fairbanks & Co., 15 Franklin St., Boston. Pens. Ball pointer pens, No. 516 F. lOc. a dor. Fairbanks & Co. or Samuel Ward & Co. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN'S LIBRARIANS A course in Library Work with Children will be given at Simmons College in connection with the regular Summer library class. The course will begin on July 8th and continue for three weeks, and will be under the direction of Mrs. Mary Root, Children's Librarian of the Providence Public Library. The course will cover the general questions of the administration of a children's room and the appraisal of children's literature, and will be open to librarians holding appointments and to kindergarten teachers. Tuition will be...