into two rooms, for newspapers and magazines. The plan is simple, and allows good supervision of each room and the entrance from the issue desk.

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The building was erected in 1888, from the designs of Mr. Sidney R. J. Smith, and cost £4000.

The Poplar Public Library was erected in 1896, from the designs of Messrs. Clarkson. The general