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This Library was opened in July last, on which occasion
the chair was taken by Mr. G. C. Whiteley, who opened the
proceedings by a brief resume of the Free Library movement
in Camberwell, regretting that Mr. Minet was not
present, but thanking him, in the name of the inhabitants,
for his generous gift. He then called upon Sir Lyon Playfair,
who gave a most eloquent and interesting address to
the joint parishioners assembled, and declared the Library
open.
A vote of thanks to Sir Lyon Play fair was moved by
Canon McGrath, seconded by Mr. Evan Spicer, and carried
with enthusiasm.
Sir Lyon Playfair thanked them heartily for the vote.
A unanimous vote of thanks was given to Mr.
Whiteley for presiding, on the motion of Mr. Faulkner,
supported by Mr. Washington Lyon.
Mr. Whiteley, in replying, was much obliged for the
vote, and stated that it gave him great pleasure to be there,
it was the beginning of a movement which would cover
the Parish of Camberwell.