Silk Mill at Leigh for Mr Hilton

[ADVT] NEW SILK MILL FOR LEIGH – On Friday evening last a supper was given at the Railway Inn, Bedford, Leigh, by Mr Charles Hilton, silk manufacturer, Manchester, and Messrs Wade, contractors, Miles Plating, also of Manchester, to commemorate the rearing of a silk mill near Bedford Leigh Station. Mr Hilton, having decided upon the erection of a silk mill, which is to consist of winding, warping, weaving etc, the tender of Messrs Wade, who have attained some reputation as builders, was accepted. Though the work was undertaken only three months ago, it has progressed to the entire satisfaction of Mr Hilton. The mill, which is expected to be completed by the middle of August, will be a perfect model to the town of Leigh, and reflects great credit on the contractors. The architect is Mr Hartley Hacking of Manchester. At the supper, Lieutenant Hilton (Manchester) in the chair and Mr Joseph Wade, vice chairman, the utmost unanimity prevailed, and complimentary toasts were drunk with the greatest enthusiasm. [Manchester Guardian 26 July 1870 page 5]

The silk mill appears to be the Charles Street Silk Mill, Leigh.

Reference    Building News 5 August 1870 Page 107
Reference    Manchester Guardian 26 July 1870 page 5
Reference    Bolton Chronicle 30 July 1870 page 8 (as Manchester Guardian)