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THE LATE 
ALDERMAN GREENWOOD, J.P. 
We have to record with great regret the death, on April 
1st, 1907, of Alderman James Greenwood, J.P. He was a 
member of the Literary and Scientific Club almost from its 
commencement and for several years was a member of the 
Committee. He displayed the keenest interest in the work 
of the Club, contributing many valuable papers, several 
having special reference to the cotton trade of the district ; 
also giving much valuable information during the discussions 
on the papers read. Mr. Greenwood showed his appreciation 
and regard for the aims and work of the Club by inviting the 
members to a reception at the Town Hall during his term 
of office as Mayor, and he maintained to the close of his 
life a lively interest in its welfare. 
Alderman Greenwood possessed literary tastes and a great 
love of nature and country life. He was an authority on 
the folk-lore of the district and especially of Pendle Forest, 
where he was born and where he spent his youth. He was 
a man of wide reading, possessed a splendid memory, and 
was ever genial and generous. The late Alderman was a 
prominent figure in the public life of the town for nearly half 
a century. In the year 1905 he was made an honorary 
Freeman of the town. 
We have much satisfaction in giving to our members, along 
with this brief tribute, an excellent portrait of Alderman 
Greenwood. 
