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ANNUAL DINNER. 
Friday, December 21st, 1906. 
The annual dinner of the Club took place this evening at 
Cronkshaw’s Hotel, under the chairmanship of the president, 
Mr. H. L. Joseland, M.A. 
' After a very substantial meal had been adequately discussed 
Mr. F. J. Grant, J.P., proposed the toast of ‘‘ The Club,” which 
was responded to by the President. Mr. J. S. Mackie proposed 
“The town and trade of Burnley,” Mr. Wm. Thompson 
responding. The Town Clerk, Mr. Peregrine Thomas, pro- 
posed the toast of ‘‘ Kindred societies and local institutions,” 
and this toast was responded to by Mr. A. R. Pickles, B.A., 
prospective President of the N.U.T. ‘The Ladies” was 
given by Mr. Frank Thornton, the treasurer, and responded 
to by Mr. Wm. Witham, J.P. Then followed the toast of 
“The President,” which was accorded musical honours, on 
the proposal of Mr. Jas. Kay, J.P. ‘‘ The new Secretary ’”’ 
received a similar compliment at the instance of the ex- 
president, Mr. W. L. Grant, which was acknowledged by Mr. 
Frank Hudson, LL.B. 
During the evening songs were excellently rendered by 
Dr. Watson, Mr. Rothwell and Mr. A. R. Pickles, Dr. Crump 
officiating at the piano. A very pleasant gathering was 
brought to a close by all joining hands and singing “ Auld 
Lang Syne.” 
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