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88 any man—better acquainted than many—with the Church in its relation to the textile and other industries. Unfortunately, death has removed from both political and Church circles the brother “John William,” upon whom it pleased Queen Victoria to confer a baronetcy; but, apart from all else, the brothers Maclure will go down to posterity for the conspicuous part they took in raising the £50,000 necessary for the restoration of “th’ owd Collegiate Church” of Manchester and its better equipment for the position it occupies to-day as the Cathedral and mother church of the Diocese. These objects continue to engage the Dean's time and attention. In addition to the Victoria porch erected through his exertions in 1897, and now crowned with a statuette of the late Queen by H.R.H. the Princess Louise, a subscription has been opened for the provision of vestries for clergy and choir, towards which Earl Egerton of Tatton has just contributed £1,000, and the Earl of Derby £500. The Cathedral yard, too, which was till 1890 in a disgraceful condition, has now assumed an orderly and dignified appearance, and forms a green oasis amidst the neighbouring shops and places of business.

“The Church among the textile industries” formed the subject of the interview which Dr Maclure was prevailed upon to grant in Manchester.