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Messrs. John Rylands & Sons, Ltd., ultimately becoming 

 one of its directors. He threw all his energies into bringing 

 the various departments which he superintended into 

 the highest state of efficiency, by adopting all the latest 

 improvements, and infusing much of his strong common sense 

 into those who carried out his instructions. TJp to the period of 

 his death he was the chairman of the Dyers' and Bleachers' 

 Association of the Manchester District. A good portion of his 

 limited leisure was spent as honorary secretary to the Penitentiary 

 in Embden Street, which for many years had the benefit of his 

 wide experience in the machinery used in the industrial work of 

 that institution, and in strengthening its finances. He interested 

 himself also in the work of the Hulme Dispensary, and in insti- 

 tuting the Manchester Lifeboat Saturday Fund. In private life 

 he was the soul of honour, most genial in his address, and a 

 thorough friend. His early and unexpected death took place in 

 his 54th year, on the 27th August, 1898. 



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