Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

them all on the ground that he did not
care to own any real estate in Dunferm-
line, and he did not think his fathers old
home was of sufficient Importance or in
terest to be presented to the city. Mrs.
Carnegie, however, differed in opinion
and is now the owner of the cottage. But
she not able to acquire 1t without
paying prepoSterouS price ana purchaS-
ing the entire block. including the gas
works. at a cost which reflects consider
ably the cupidity of the former owners.
The cottage is now occupied by mel
ancholy care-taker. a guild dame, who
sells photographs and picture post cards
of Mr. Carnegie and the house the castle
ruins. the abbey and other local objects
of interest to help out. 1t is expected that
Mrs. Carnegie will some day erect an ap-
proprate memorial upon the rest of the
block which she was obliged to pur-
chase. but If she has any plans in that
direction she has not made them known.
Carnegies Care for Children.
Mr.. Carnegie's second advent took
place about 1877. Before that time his
relatives had received tangible proofs Of
his wealth and generosity. But in that
year he began to do business In Dun
feminine and built a bathhouse. which
was considered a great institution in
those days but Is now far outclassed by
another building of the same sort erected
a few years later at cost of 94J,OOO. Ii
is said to be the finest bathhouse in the
United Kingdom If not in the world and
is only one feature of a comprehensive
physical culture scheme, which Mr.. Car
negie has devised for the purpose of i'm
proving the race he has represented so
successfully in the struggle for success.
Everything that genius has ever invented
| for muscle building and training is APP
piled to the improvement of the children
| of Dunfermline.
| Realizing that the children are the
| fathers of the men. Mr.. Carnegie is be-
| slowing more attention upon them than
| upon any other part of the community.
| He has succeeded in obtaining legislation
! that requires all children to be examined
| in order that their physical defects may
| be detected and they must submit to
| systematic treatment to correct them. All
| children must spend a certain time every
day in athletic exercises and swimming.
| A singing master Is employed to train
| their voices and q teacher of drawing to
train their hands and eyes. Libraries of
| children's books have been founded by
| him in connection with each school; a
| love of flowers and plants Is cultivated
! by offering prizes, which are presented
| Pittencrieff park. which he has presented
to the city. On this gala day all the chill
dren in the schools of Dunfermline march
In procession through the public streets
accompanied by bands of music.
Believes in Schools of Technology.
For the benefit Of young people above
the school age Mr.. Carnegie has provided
technical school, and manual training
/ classes in the arts and trades. Those
students who develop more than ordinary
| talents are assisted to continue their
studies in chronological schools and uni
versities elsewhere. There is also mu-
steal institute at which any person may
| learn to sing or play the piano, the organ
and other instruments. In order to
| stimulate interest and rivalry In music
| and physical culture, athletic exhibitions
are frequently given in the building and
| in the park, at which prizes are awarded
| To cultivate the love of music and i'm
negie has provided an excellent band and
| orchestra. which gives concerts twice
week, the year around. with programs
| of both popular and classical music. Dur
| ing the summer season 1t plays every aft
ernoon in the park
Love for the Old Town.
To cultivate the taste of the older
people and to improve the appearance of
the town, Mr.. Carnegie has provided prize
competitions for the best kept gardens
and private grounds. All this is done
through a self-perpetuating board of
trustees, to which he has given $500,
600, the interest upon which. Mr.. Carnegie
wrote, is to be used in attempts to
bring into the monotonous lives of the
sweetness and light. To give themes
pecially the young-some charm. some
ha ppiness, some elevating conditions of
life which residents elsewhere are de-
| MED That the child of my native town.
looking back In after years. however far