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Institution, on December 17th, ‘with a view to the 
establishment of a ‘Burnley Literary and Scientific 
Club.’” As the sequel shews, this circular was the 
formal instrument which brought about the establish- 
ment of that Society, whose tenth anniversary is now 
celebrated. 
To two of those from whom the circular emanated, 
belongs the chief honour of originating the Club, and 
placing it on sound lines and a solid foundation; and 
the publication of this volume will have fulfilled an 
act of justice in putting on record the eminent services 
which they rendered. In recognition of Mr. Wad- 
dington’s exertions towards the formation of the 
Club, and of his indefatigable labours as the first 
Secretary, a Testimonial was presented to him at a 
meeting of the members held May Ist, 1877. The 
Rey. E. C. Maclure, M.A., occupied the chair on the 
occasion, and Dr. Brumwell made the presentation. 
Dr. Brumwell, who at the very outset was elected a 
Vice-President, and whom the members have upheld 
in that office, with the exception of the three years 
of his Presidentship, has displayed an ardent solici- 
tude for the prosperity of the Club, and has taken a 
leading share in its diverse operations. It is a matter 
of satisfaction that the Club still numbers these two 
of the founders amongst its Officers, and can count 
upon their valuable and willing assistance. 
The following are the names of the thirty-eight 
gentlemen who were present at the preliminary meeting 
to which reference has been made :—Rey. J. W. Allen, 
Dr. Anningson, Mr. Thos. Bell, Dr. Brumwell, Messrs. 
W. B. Bryan, Wm. Collinge, John S. Collinge, E. 
Crawshaw, H. Dean, Dr. Dean, Rey. J. 8. Doxey, 
Messrs. Geo. Gill, H. T. Gill, N. P. Gray, Dr. Spencer 
T. Hall, Messrs. J. 8. Horn, Henry Houlding, James 
Kay, 8. P. Leather, Richd. Nelson, Thos. N owell, 
Henry Nutter, Thos. Preston, J. Preston, W. T. Read, 
T. Rhodes, Thos. Simpson, T. P. Smith, P. Southern, 
