Additional general notes on the memorial
Middleton Guardian article Sat 19 May 1928 Page 3 Col 3
With the very commendable object of keeping ever green the memory of old comrades who laid down their lives in the Great War , members of the St. Micheal's (Tonge) company of the C.L.B. Have placed at the west end of their church , a small but exceedingly beautiful stained glass window , suitably inscribed and depicting St. George of England .
This window was unveiled and solemnly dedicated at a service on Sunday afternoon , in the presence of a large congregation , which included officers and members of the Tonge and Parkfield Companies of the C.L.B. Under the command of Major Wolstencroft , also the St. Micheal's company of Girl Guides and Brownies .
The service opened with the singing of the C.L.B. Hymn , “Fight the good fight ,” after which the psalm ,”O how amiable are thy dwellings,” was sung . The lesson was read by the Rev. E. Carver , and suitable prayers were offered by the Vicar (Rev. H. Evans , M.A.) .
After the choir had given a most impressive rendering of the anthem , “What are these ?” (Stainer) , under the conductorship of Mr. C Partington , the window was very fittingly unveiled by Coun. A.H. Hollingworth J.P., who is an ex-officer of the St. Micheal's Company of the C.L.B.
During the singing of the hymn “For all the saints,” a collection was taken on behalf of the fund for the memorial window in order to clear off a small balance .The service concluded with the benediction and the singing of the National Anthem .