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Library Catalogues. 183 Ashton-under-Lyne Corporation. Catalogue of books in the Heginbottom Free Library. 8vo, pp. viii., 563. 1894. A dictionary catalogue. The extent of it is due to the large, clear type used in printing. The reference books are distinguished by printing the entries in italics. Printed across the page. Ayr. Carnegie Public Library. Catalogue of books in the Lending Library. Roy. 8vo, pp. vi., 178. 1893. A dictionary catalogue, with class lists of fiction, biography, travel, &c., leading off with title-entries. Printed in double columns. Cardiff Free Libraries. Catalogue of books in the Central Lending Library, Nov. 3oth, 1893. Sm. 410, pp. 370, advts. 1893. Price 6d. A dictionary catalogue, printed in double columns, by Heywood, of Manchester. Contents of volumes of essays set out, and a good index to them at the end, occupying 22 pages of three columns each. The work is dedicated to the memory of the late chairman, Peter Price, J.P., "whose public spirit led to the foundation of this library in 1861." .Holborn [London] Public Library. Author catalogue of books added to the Lending Department, 1893. 8vo, pp. 32. 1894- London Library, St. James's Square, S.W. List of books added May to Dec., 1893. 8vo, pp. 44. [1894.] An author-list, with occasional references under series, c, and other new features, all distinct improvements on the previous catalogues. Printed across the page. Lewisham Public Libraries. Second supplementary catalogue of books added to the Perry Hill Branch Library. Roy. 8vo, pp. 36. 1894. Printed in double columns. To meet the difficulty of readers not obtaining the popular books they want, the indicator number of each book as returned will be withdrawn to denote that the book has been received and will be ready for issue upon the principle of " first come, first served," al the opening of the library the following day. We note also that chessmen have been provided in one of the reading rooms, and these are accompanied by a handbook to the game. Nottingham Free Public Reference Library. Class list, No. 19, archaeology and antiquities. Roy. 8vo, pp. 23. 1894. Price id. Twickenham Free Public Library. Catalogue. 8vo, pp. viii., 269. Oldbury pr., 1894. Price 6d. Dictionary catalogue, printed across the page.