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NEWSLETTER No. 42 February 1991 Dear Friend of the Library, THOUGHTS FROM LONG AGO "Plus ga change, plus c'est la meme chose." Alphonse Karr (1808-1890) "The Book of Life begins with a man and woman in a garden. It ends with Revelations." Oscar Wilde (1856-1900) For the Friends of the Library: "The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed up in these two - common sense and perseverence." Owen Feltham (1602-1668) And now one for the Library Staff: "Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort." Sir Humphrey Davy (1778-1829) - Perhaps an ancestor of Elizabeth Musto who "believes that smiles are extremely important." ("Fulfilling a Dream", page 52) IN JANUARY Our Annual General Meeting on January 23rd was brisk and satisfying, with its reports for 1990 and elections for 1991, as you will see from the enclosed copy of the Minutes, two matters need special mention here because we do need some special help for two very worthwhile enterprises in 1991; one is on-going and the other is a fund-raising effort. Firstly, the Receptions for Art Displays: Betty O'Sullivan has for several years convened these friendly receptions which add so much to the attraction and enjoyment of these monthly gatherings in the Gallery area,