Opening Of Wick Parish Carnegie Library

Excerpts from the Northern Ensign

The ceremony of opening of the Library took place at half-past one o’clock. The building was profusely decorated with flags under the superintendence of Mr Teeling R.N., who had assistance of Coastguardsmen Kelly and Gearing, and William Macdonald and Hector Nicolson, fishermen. Conspicuous above the others was a combination of flags displaying the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.

The weather was fine.

Professor Masson was received at the the entrance by the members of the Library Committee and Mr Bain, librarian, then was cordially cheered as he passed through the room. He was accompanied to the platform by Mr Robertson, chairman of the Committee, Sheriff Mackenzie, Provost Nicolson, Provost Wilson, Rev. Mr Robertson and other gentlemen. See more -
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