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The article introduces the library of the Textile Institute, known as the Institute's Library. Accordingly, its growth for the past three years has held out promises that it will reach a magnitude of the order felt to be desirable by those in charge of it. Its book section offers the collection of volumes purchased from the late Professor Fox, and is supplemented further from the library of the late Professor Myers. However, its main source lies on the review copy, which derived from all publishers who give these works for reviews of their books on textile or allied subjects. As an addition to its book section, the library of Trade Catalogue is now being constructed. This section will offer a set of catalogues by any of the leading textile machinists over the past 50 years.

The article offers information about what has been discussed at the meeting of the Council of the Institute last December 1931. Part of the discussion tackled about the arrangements for the next Annual Meeting of the members of the Textile Institute in 1932. Accordingly, the said discussion has reminisced what has transpired for almost 21 years of existence of the institute. Many recollections have been cultivated, during the latest as well as those meetings and gatherings happened in the past, and other events which were collectively known as the Celebrations of the Institute's Coming-of-Age. In this lieu, "A Twenty-one Years' Chronology of Textiles" has been released to remind everybody specially its members of the journey which the institute has been continuing so far.

The article presents a discussion on the typical political, social, and cultural orientations of chemists, physicists, biologists, and engineers in a sociological concept. Chemists are the most abundant of the scientific professions. It also cites that the engineers are more absorbed in their professional duties and less involved in management and community activities. The physicists include the astronomers, applied mathematicians, and some advanced electrical and electronics engineer. It also cites the various biologist groups.

Focuses on the historical evolution of oratorical formulas in the seventeenth century England. Production of collection of oratorical formulas by Desiderius Erasmus; Similarity between formulas of John Clarke and Thomas Farnaby; Development of oratorical formulas in Latin language.

The article reports on the reference collection album prepared by the textile industry society, Textile Institute. The album consist of samples showing various designs, style and structures of fabrics and is of great help for students who are interested to participate on the institute's annual competition on textile design. The album is available in two set of copies which one is for library collection and the other for the use of students but supply of the album is only in limited offer and that orders should be made directly to the institute's registrar.

Discusses the contents of the business records collection of the University College of North Wales, Bangor as of June 1, 1961. Types of materials in the collection; Procurement of these materials; Items related to slate and stone quarrying, mining, mills and factories, and other areas of interest.

Focuses on the Business Archives Council committee report for the year ending March 31, 1963. Leadership of Lord Denning; Resignation of J.E. Wadsworth; Media coverage of the Council; Publication of the B.A.C. Bulletin, under the editorship of J.A. Giuseppi; Preservation of business records; The appeal for funding; Agencies the Council is working with; Other news.

This article presents information on the journal "Behold the Land: A Pictorial Atlas of the Bible. This journal does not as a rule notice books for the young. But professor F.H. Hilliard's pictorial atlas of the Bible is a unique blend of word and image and should be useful for teachers.

This article presents information on the "Collegiate Faculty of Education Journal: 1963." The journal is edited by D.W.H. Sharp and published by the University College of Swansea. This is the latest recruit to the company of Institute of Education journals.