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COOPER'S LIBRARY,

at the east end of the parade, has a commanding view of the ocean, and is fitted up in a pleasing and attractive style,containing a good assortment of works of history, biography, novels, French and Italian.

Here are also to be obtained the newest works as soon as published, besides the London and provincial papers, magazines, reviews, journals, &c .

THE PELHAM LIBRARY,

in the arcade, possesses similar accommodation.

LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION,

GEORGE STREET, Established in 1831.

The objects of the institution are, the formation of a library of general knowledge, for reference and circulation ; the establishment of a museum for the reception of specimens in natural history, models, apparatus, &c.; and the occasional delivery of lectures on the different branches of art and science, and on subjects of general interest ; but excluding lectures or discussions on religious or political subjects.

BILLIARDS.

Those who take delight in the above game will find every accommodation at the rooms of Mr. Tydeman, Beech Cottages.