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Foundation Stone Laying of Trecynon Library. Imposing Ceremony. Last Monday was an important day in the annals of the quiet hamlet of Trecynon. In the neighbourhood of Mill-street flags hung in profusion, and the place was gaily decorated, while a huge expectant crowd stood in front of the new building anxious to see and hear the distinguished visitors. The arrival of the carriage containing Lord Windsor, Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., and Mrs. Thomas, was the signal for a tremendous Z, y outburst of cheering. The illustrious party I were conducted to an improvised platform in front of the building. where the prqcvc d. ings were conducted by Councillor R. Llewelyn, one of ihe chief promoters of this movement. Mr. Llewelyn first of all gave a brief account of the history of the "I movement which has culminated in the building of the present library, the object of which was to provide reading facilities for the public in a healthy atmosphere and amid congenial surroundings. The COlll- mittee, he said, had set to work in earnest. They waited on the District Council with the view of securing a portion of the rate for the purpose. They had received 1*1,500 from Mr. Carnegie-(loud applause)— £ 105 from the Bwllfa Colliery, £ 100 from Mr. Arnott, zC50 from Lord Windsor, t50 from Mr. D. A. Thomas, £ 50 each from Mr. and 4 Mrs. R. Llewelyn, 10 guineas from Mr. O. Harries, 10 guineas from Mr. J. H. Thomas, and 10 guineas from Dr. Evan Jones, who had sent a telegram expressing his inability to be present that day. The inhabitants had collected £ 180, but he was sorry to say that there was at present a deficiency of 12,500. In concluding he invited all friends of public charity to assist them in their new enterprise. At this juncture Miss Llewelyn, Bwllfa House, presented Lord Windsor with a silver trowel bearing a suitable inscription. and a mallet made of old timber found in the old building. Lord Windsor graciously accepted the presents, saying Thanks very much, a very interesting memento." After- wards his Lordship formally laid the stone. and said, "Ladies and gentlemen. I have the honour to declare this stone well and truly laid." Subsequently the Aberaman Silver Band (conducted by Mr. Bentley), which was in attendance, struck some Welsh melodies. Similar presentations were made to Mr. D. A. Thomas by Miss Price, Ivy Cottage, and to Mr. R. Llewelyn by Miss Jones, Bron Sestyn. Then both gentlemen discharged their respective duties, and declared the stones well and truly laid, after which the band struck Auld Lang Syne." The Rev. E. Bevan, Vicar of St. Fagan's. proposed a vote of thanks to the gentlemen proposed a vote of thanks to the gentlemen who had come there to lay the foundation stones. He regarded that day as a red letter day in the history of the neighbour- hood, and was greatly cheered thereby. He was glad to see the nobility of the land taking an interest in the welfare of the working classes. He was glad to see that that immediate locality had cradled so many giants in the theological world. Some occupied London pulpits, and one who had been working in the mine, now filled the chair of a college professor. If that had been done in the past, what of the future with its great advantages '? He would pro- pose a hearty vote of thanks to the dis- tinguished visitors. The Rev. R. J. Jones, Hen Dy Cwrdd. said that the upper classes and the working classes should know one another better. More sympathy could be obtained through more knowledge. To unite together all classes in one band of humanity it was necessary to have knowledge of each other. Prof. Stanley Jevons, in his article on Free Libraries," had placed Aberdare on the top of the list of towns with over 20.000 in- habitants that had no free libraries. That was not very creditable to Aberdare, but they were going to improve matters. They were going to get rid of the Hooligan. He hoped that that building would be followed by a great central library in the town. He would like to see another Carnegie coming along and forwarding £10,000 to start with. That building was only a reading room. They needed a magnificent central library. The committee deserved more encourage- ment, and something should be done to wake up the dormant men of wealth. Mr. D. L. Edmunds, a workman, and an old inhabitant, supported the proposition. He related his experience of the progress of education in the locality, an experience which covered a range of 60 years. He remembered schools kept in private houses. One was kept by a Mrs. John in Harriet- street, which was followed by another one kept by a person named Mrs. Jones. Another school was the one where the Rev. R. J. Jones's father taught. There were few newspapers in those days. One would read I and a number would eagerly listen. To- day they had a variety of newspapers, and a library aud hall. He lioped the youths of r1 —— the place would abandon the football and utilise their leisure hours to improve tliem- selves by means of the facilities offered to them by the new library. He then paid a tribute to the secretary, Mr. Price, who had been a most energetic worker since the commencement. He had written to all the local landowners asking them for assistance, but not one had responded with the hon- ourable exception of Lord Windsor. Mr. J. Treharne (Tiberog) then read some topical stanzas of his own composition, which appear in our Welsh column. Lord Windsor, who was most enthu- siastically received, said that he deeply appreciated their vote of thanks, but it really needed no thanks for coming to A ber- dare and Trecynon on such a day as that. He was proud to have his name inscribed on a stone of that building—to have his name connected with a public library. He was sure it would be of inestimable value to the locality. Some people disapproved spending so much money on public librartes because so much light literature was de- voured by their frequenters. But no statis- tics produced had caused him to doubt in the least the value of these institutions. Whether light literature was generally read or be did not care, but he was certain that nothing vicious would find a home within those walls. The taste for reading was gradually growing on people, and it was in years to come that they would reap the full benefit. The majority might, perhaps, not read books of the greatest moral value, but tliere were a few who were interested in a particular branch of study, and who were in need of books of reference. There they would get books which would greatly aid them in the pursuit of their study. He was very grateful for the generosity of Mr. Carnegie, which enabled them to commence the new building, and he was certain that the enterprise would not fail through lack of energy on the part of the committee. He hoped the library would soon be filled with useful books. In conclusion he wished to accord them his warmest thanks for the grand reception given him. (Loud applause). Mr. D. A. Thomas, who was also warmly applauded, said that in that place and on occasion, party politics should be set aside. Although the majority of the people in that locality did not share Lord Windsor's view-s. still he was sure he voiced their sentiments when he congratulated Lord Windsor upon the high position he had attained in the pre- sent Government. (Cheers). Thev had been told already that it was a red-letter day for Trecynon, and lie was proud to take part in the movement inaugurated in the district. Trecynon had always been in the van of educational advancement. The first Nonconformist Chapel in the Aberdare Valley was the "Hen Dy Cwrdd," Trecynon. The first British school erected was" Y sgol y Commin. Now the first Free Library in the V alley was being built at Trecynon, and thanks to the persuasive powers of Mr. D. W. Price, the pioneer of this movement. Trecynon was the first to benefit by the princely munificence of Mr. Carnegie, whose generosity must fill all hearts and minds with joy. and whose name would be per- manently associated with that library. In these days there was too much nauseous and fulsome praise of pushful medioirity, Carnegie was a, great man. not because he had money. That was no measure of a man's ability. On the 'Change in Cardiff he could point out any day walking illustra- tions of the facility with which money could Y be made without brains. It was the manner in which lie distributed his wealth that tested a man's greatness. Some hoarded money and left it for their descendants to pav duty upon. He hoped that as education ad- vanced that that would be regarded as a. species of lunacy. What consolation could it be for a departed soul to look down from a sphere of bliss, or from wherever he went, and see that his will had been proved for so much ? Mr. Thomas said that he had been successful in obtaining from Mr. Car- negie a promise of £ 1,000 for Aberaman, and £ 700 each for Hirwain, Penrhiwceiber. Abercynon. and Ynysvbwl for the same good purpose as had been achieved at Tre- cynon. (Prolonged cheers'). The Rev. J. Morgah, Bryn Seion, pro- posed and ilIr. J. Thomas seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the Band and also to Mrs. D. A. Thomas, who had graciously attended the function. Mrs. Thomas responded in a few suitable words and called for three cheers for Mr. Carnegie, which was enthu- siastically given by the great crowd. Great praise is due to Councillor Llewelyn. who has been the chief initiator of this movement, and to Mr. D. W. Price, on whom the arduous secretarial duties have devolved. and also to Mr. C. H. Elford, the architect, who so satisfactorily discharged his duties. The building is in the capable hands of Mr Tyssul Davies.

Glamorgan CounyGoverning Body. Results of Entrance Scholarship Examination, 1 902. ABERDARE COUNTY SCHOOL. The following were successful at the re- cent examination 1. Annie Gwladys Williams, 12, Penybrvn. Penrhiwceiber, present school Penrhiwceiber Board, number of marks, 868 2, Ira James Mann. Middle Duffryn Cottages. Mountain I Ash, Duffryn Boys, 304; 8, Reginald Tinney, o 11, Mary-street, Aberdare, Town National, 800; 4, Morton Henry Russell, 16, Dunifries- street, Aberdare. Town National, 800; 5. William T. Curnow. Workmens' Institute, Mountain Ash, Miskin Mixed, 298; 6, David Ashill, Mountain Ash, Duffrvn Boys, 296: 7. Arthur Williams, 47. Wind-street. Aber- dare, Town National, 298; 8, David Arthur Davies, Duffryn Boys School, Mountain Ash, Duffryn Boys, 284; 9 and 10 itiesi, Rees Ll. Davies. 2. Mill-street, Trecynon. 288; Gwen Williams, 58, Seymour-street, Aberdare, 288; John Thomas, 95, Cemetery. road; Trecynon., Park Board, 288.