Widnes Examiner. — 1902-08-15 (Widnes, Cheshire, England)

BOOTS CASH CHEMISTS, 5, BRIDGE-STREET, WARRINGTON.  OUR LOCAL CHURCHES. Wycliffe P. S. A. Society. The usual meeting of this Society was held on Say day afternoon. Mr B Farrar presided and spoke upon " Welker Brethren," and counselled his hearers t 3 " Watch and Pray." Mr Bithgate, of Liverpool. delivered an address on " The Fall of Man," referring to the forbidden tree not as a trial tree, but as a warning tree. He urged upon his hearers to note the weak pointe of their natures and avoid evil. Mr W H Payton, MO. Bac., played as an organ solo a Coronation March. the close, Mr Farrar referred to the crowning of tbe King and Queen on the previous day, and wished long life to their Majesties. Be expressed the hope that tbe King and Queen would inspire the nations of the earth with Christian principles. The members heartily joined in singing the National Anthem. Mr A Healey and 3if Downes also took part in the meeting. Padgate Wesleyan Church. The anniversary in connection with this church yrs° celebrated on Sunday. The Rev J W Butcher, chairman of the Scotland district, occupied the pulpit. In the morning special Coronation hymns were sung and tbe anthem " Send out Thy Light," was well rendered. I° the evening the choir gave the anthem, "Glory to Thee, ,my God, this night." In the afternoon Dr Bennett presided over a musical service, given by the Apollo Mal,e Voice Choir, under the leadership of Mr T Brough. very interesting programme was given. The Rev J Butcher gave a short address to the children. By request the anthem given in the morning was repeated after the evening service. The collections amounted to £I3 135' The Rev, C. H. Hocken's Farewell. On Sunday morning the Rev C ET Hocken (who leaving the circuit for Derby) preached his fareavel„ sermon at the Wesleyan Chapel, Penketb. He thankeo the members and friends for the sympathy and kindial which bad been extended to him on all hands. Mr " Parker, on behalf of the society, wished the rev gentle, man "God speed in his new sphere of labour. 11 commemoration of the Coronatioo the pulpit was draPeo with the Union Jack. The congregation sang tA, National Anthem. The Rev C H Hocken will close In' ministry at Bewsey-road Wesleyan Church tc-Morrovi (Sunday) evening, Shrewsbury Great Floral Fete. What is described as " the most magnifieell flower show ever seen in Great Britain " will be held at Shrewsbury on Wednesday and ThursdaYl August 20th and 21st, when the annual floral f will take place. A host of attractions will be Pr? 'Tided. Three bands have been'engaged, H.M. Royal Horse Guards (Blue), IJ.M. Coldatrearn Guards and MM. Royal Marines (Portsmouth) There will be sensational performances in ate grounds by expert artistes and other attractio° will include balloon ascents, a horse leaping COO petition,illuminations and fireworks. Special excar_ sion trains to Shrewsbury will be run from 00 district. of At Newmarket on Tuesday, Lydia Jennings, wife an artilleryman serving in South Africa, was comnyitte; for trial charged with the murder of her son Alfred,age' three, at Burwell, near Newmarket. The evidel showed that the accused was not in want, but waS fond of drink. The child was found lying dead on a b,e, with its throat cur, and the prisoner admitted havilry, committed the deed, adding that she was obliged to "" it, as she had not a friend in the world.  WRIGHT'S Protects from Infectious Diseases. COAL TAR SOAP IS THE ORIGINAL 6 ONLY GENUINE, a Has 40 Years' Reputation. It is THE Nursery Soap. If