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RETURN OF LIEUTENANT LIONEL PILKINGTON.
WELCOME TO RAINFORD HALL.
The return of Lieutenant Lionel Pilkington from South Africa was celebrated in an enthusiastic manner at Rainford Hall, on Friday night. Lieutenant Pilkington, who is the third son of Colonel R. Pilkington, M.P., is an officer in the 2nd V.B.S.L.R., and about 14 months ago, when the Sharpshooters' Corps was organised by Mr. Seton-Karr, M.P., was one who volunteered for active service, and was granted a commission in that corps. The corps disembarked at Biera, and, under the command of Sir Frederick Carrington, operated in the district of Rhodesia. After the taking of Pretoria and Johannesburg, the corps went further south, and for some time had plenty of hard work, and was several times under fire. Lieutenant Pilkington arrived at Southampton on Sunday, and remained in Lonmdon with Colonel R. Pilkington until Friday morning. On his journey to St. Helens he was accompanied by his brother, Mr. A. R. Pilkington, and his sisters, the Misses Edith and Evelyn Pilkington, and arrived at St. Helens Station about six o'clock, where he was met by his brothers, Mr. W. N. and Mr. G. R. Pilkington. The party drove directly to Rainford Hall, and on arrival at the lodge gates a number of the tenantry, who were awaiting his arrival, cheered lustily. The horses were detached from the coach, and the conveyance was pulled up the drive to the hall entrance. Lieutenant Pilkington thanked those present for their kind welcome, and said he was very glad to get home again. A few minutes later a large number of school children marched to the hall and cheered Lieutenant Pilkington with all their might; they also sang "Soldiers of the Queen." At many places on the Rainford-road and Crank-road there were decorations, consisting chiefly of flags and bunting; and at Owen's Farm, near the entrance to Windle Hall fields, a large triumphal archway had been erected with the word "Welcome." The prettiest decoration, however, was seen at the large gates of the hall, where another arch had been placed, with the words, "Welcome Home." This decoration was very well arranged with flowers and various ferns &c., several coloured lanterns being suspended from the arch, and from trees at the lower end of the drive. There were also a large number of flags and
of the district visited the hall to offer their congratulations to Lieutenant Pilkington; and later there were many more arrivals to witness the lighting of a bonfire and a display of fireworks. On one of the highest portions of the estate a huge pile of wood was built, and, about ten o'clock, was set alight, amidst loud cheers. There were also innumerable fireworks discharged in a manner calculated to afford the spectators the greatest amount of amusement; and until after eleven o'clock, the festivities were kept up with great spirit. Lieutenant Pilkington came on the scene at the commencement of the display, dressed in khaki, and he was loudly cheered again and again. Colonel R. Pilkington and other members of the family were present, together with Mr. Ed. Pilkington. Before the departure of the spectators, Lieutenant Pilkington again thanked them; and Colonel Pilkington, in replying to the cheers for himself, said he was pleased to see so many present, and hoped each one had enjoyed himself. He was pleased his son had returned. At one time he had three sons at the front, and he hardly expected to get three back again; but two had returned, and he hoped the third one would come home safe. (Applause.)
The proceedings were terminated, and Lieutenant Pilkington was carried shoulder-high to the hall, where the people dispersed after cheers and the National Anthem.
Colonel Pilkington's son who is still at the front is Lieutenant Charles R. Pilkington, of the 77th (Manchester) Company of the Imperial Yeomanry.
(St Helens Reporter, 25 June 1901)
Name: Lionel Edward PILKINGTON
•Birth: 2 DEC 1873 in Rainford Hall, Lancashire, England.
•Residence: Woodlands, Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England.
•Residence: 1951 19 Greenbank Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
•Death: 9 JUN 1952 in The Woodlands, Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England.
•Probate: 10 SEP 1952 Liverpool. £132,357.09.07
•Education: Clifton College, Bristol, Somerset, England. 1883 - 1892
•Occupation: J.P. 1909
•Occupation: Chairman of Richard Evans Colliery until it was Nationalized. PRE 1947
•Occupation: King's College, Cambridge. (rugby blue and Athletics blue) 1893 - 1895
•Occupation: 2nd Volunteer Battalion, South Lancashire, Regiment. 1896
•Occupation: South Lancashire, Regiment. 1900
•Occupation: The Prince of Wales' Volunteers. 1934 - 1935
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WELCOME TO RAINFORD HALL.
The return of Lieutenant Lionel Pilkington from South Africa was celebrated in an enthusiastic manner at Rainford Hall, on Friday night. Lieutenant Pilkington, who is the third son of Colonel R. Pilkington, M.P., is an officer in the 2nd V.B.S.L.R., and about 14 months ago, when the Sharpshooters' Corps was organised by Mr. Seton-Karr, M.P., was one who volunteered for active service, and was granted a commission in that corps. The corps disembarked at Biera, and, under the command of Sir Frederick Carrington, operated in the district of Rhodesia. After the taking of Pretoria and Johannesburg, the corps went further south, and for some time had plenty of hard work, and was several times under fire. Lieutenant Pilkington arrived at Southampton on Sunday, and remained in Lonmdon with Colonel R. Pilkington until Friday morning. On his journey to St. Helens he was accompanied by his brother, Mr. A. R. Pilkington, and his sisters, the Misses Edith and Evelyn Pilkington, and arrived at St. Helens Station about six o'clock, where he was met by his brothers, Mr. W. N. and Mr. G. R. Pilkington. The party drove directly to Rainford Hall, and on arrival at the lodge gates a number of the tenantry, who were awaiting his arrival, cheered lustily. The horses were detached from the coach, and the conveyance was pulled up the drive to the hall entrance. Lieutenant Pilkington thanked those present for their kind welcome, and said he was very glad to get home again. A few minutes later a large number of school children marched to the hall and cheered Lieutenant Pilkington with all their might; they also sang "Soldiers of the Queen." At many places on the Rainford-road and Crank-road there were decorations, consisting chiefly of flags and bunting; and at Owen's Farm, near the entrance to Windle Hall fields, a large triumphal archway had been erected with the word "Welcome." The prettiest decoration, however, was seen at the large gates of the hall, where another arch had been placed, with the words, "Welcome Home." This decoration was very well arranged with flowers and various ferns &c., several coloured lanterns being suspended from the arch, and from trees at the lower end of the drive. There were also a large number of flags and
of the district visited the hall to offer their congratulations to Lieutenant Pilkington; and later there were many more arrivals to witness the lighting of a bonfire and a display of fireworks. On one of the highest portions of the estate a huge pile of wood was built, and, about ten o'clock, was set alight, amidst loud cheers. There were also innumerable fireworks discharged in a manner calculated to afford the spectators the greatest amount of amusement; and until after eleven o'clock, the festivities were kept up with great spirit. Lieutenant Pilkington came on the scene at the commencement of the display, dressed in khaki, and he was loudly cheered again and again. Colonel R. Pilkington and other members of the family were present, together with Mr. Ed. Pilkington. Before the departure of the spectators, Lieutenant Pilkington again thanked them; and Colonel Pilkington, in replying to the cheers for himself, said he was pleased to see so many present, and hoped each one had enjoyed himself. He was pleased his son had returned. At one time he had three sons at the front, and he hardly expected to get three back again; but two had returned, and he hoped the third one would come home safe. (Applause.)
The proceedings were terminated, and Lieutenant Pilkington was carried shoulder-high to the hall, where the people dispersed after cheers and the National Anthem.
Colonel Pilkington's son who is still at the front is Lieutenant Charles R. Pilkington, of the 77th (Manchester) Company of the Imperial Yeomanry.
(St Helens Reporter, 25 June 1901)
Name: Lionel Edward PILKINGTON
•Birth: 2 DEC 1873 in Rainford Hall, Lancashire, England.
•Residence: Woodlands, Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England.
•Residence: 1951 19 Greenbank Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
•Death: 9 JUN 1952 in The Woodlands, Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England.
•Probate: 10 SEP 1952 Liverpool. £132,357.09.07
•Education: Clifton College, Bristol, Somerset, England. 1883 - 1892
•Occupation: J.P. 1909
•Occupation: Chairman of Richard Evans Colliery until it was Nationalized. PRE 1947
•Occupation: King's College, Cambridge. (rugby blue and Athletics blue) 1893 - 1895
•Occupation: 2nd Volunteer Battalion, South Lancashire, Regiment. 1896
•Occupation: South Lancashire, Regiment. 1900
•Occupation: The Prince of Wales' Volunteers. 1934 - 1935
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