I came across the following Knibbs in an article related to the Cheshire mining community. From what I can make out, it relates to The Vernon Lodge at Poynton in Cheshire which was a Friendly Society formed in 1830 with the objectives of "insuring sums of money for the burial of deceased members and their wives, rendering assistance to members when sick, assisting members travelling in search of employment and granting temporary relief to members in distressed circumstances?' Following is a description from the Stockport Advertiser in August 1894 of the anniversary of the Loyal Vernon Lodge- "There was a muster of about 120 members, at the headquarters, the Vernon Arms. Headed by the excellent village band, the members walked through the village, and returning attended a short service held by the Rev. T. Bridges, who delivered an appropriate address. Leaving the church the procession was continued through the other parts of the village up Park Lane, by Newtown, Ward's End, Dickens Lane to the Vernon Arms, where a capital dinner was provided. Bro. J. Hallam was called to preside, Mr. H. Peover was the pianist, and Mr. H. Knibbs, harpist. After a loyal toast and toasts to the Manchester Unity, Marple District and Vernon Lodge the secretary responded, showing that the gain for the past eight months had been £49 8s 10 1/2d. Nine new members had been admitted and one death had taken place .... Songs, recitations, banjo and harp selections varied the programme." There is not other mention of Mr H Knibbs other than him being the harpist at the above event. Full details are available at http://www.brocross.com/poynton/book11.htm Don