Widnes Examiner. — 1883-08-04 (Widnes, Cheshire, England)

PRESENTATION TO THE REV. J. J.  BRYANT, OF WESTON.  For a period of five years the spiritual necessities and many of the temporal wants of the congregation of St. John's Church, Weston, have been ministered to by the Rev. J. J. Bryant, M.A. His genial manner and straightforward conduct have endeared him to his parishioners, and when a few weeks ago he was appointed incumbent of Christ Church, Weston Point, the congregation determined to show their regard in a practical way. A committee, consisting of Messrs Ford, Aaron, Claudet, Tudor, and W. Armstrong, was appointed to make all arrangements, and yesterday afternoon the Sunday school scholars had a field day, Mr. Thomas Ford, of Cavendish Farm, placing a meadow at their disposal. The young people spent an enjoyable time in a variety of amusements. At six o'clock a tea party was held in the schoolroom, and there were about 150 persons present. The following ladies presided at the tables:— Mesdames Barclay, Tudor. Aaron, Armstrong, John Poole, Barrow, Griffi:hs, and Moores. Subsequently a public meeting was held under the presidency of the vicar, the Rev. Canon Barclay, M.A. There was a large audience. Mr. Thomas Ford read the following address, which had been composed by Mrs. Ford : " To the Rev. James Jones Bryant, M.A., incumbent of Christ Church, Weston Point. Reverend and dear sir,— We, the congregation of St. John's Evangelist Church, Weston, respectfully request your acceptance of the accompanying clock and ornaments as a mark of our appreciation and esteem for your past and faithful services, both spirituel and temporal, which you have at all times cheerfully rendered to us, and although you are leaving us, we trust that our friendship will remain unbroken, and that you may be long spared. Wishing you every blessing and success in your new undertakirg, and our very best wishes for your future happiness and welfare, we are, dear sir (signed on behalf of the congregation), Thomas Ford, Joseph Tudor, churchwardens." The presents consisted of a handsome and richly ornamented gilt clock in glass shade, and a pair of beautiful vases. These were presented by Mr. Tudor in a very appropriate speech, and the Rev. J. J. Bryant replied in suitable terms.  Mr. Percival Rine O'Hara, son of Mr. W. 01lara, of Annamore, Sligo, has announced his intention of becoming the Conservative candidate for the county.  At Warwick Assizes yesterday David Mackie, machinist, was sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude for the attempted murder of his wife at Birmingham on June 6th. Large numbers of iron workers in South Staffordshire having expressed their willingness to accept the masters' terms, work will probably be generally resumed on Monday. Sir Robert Cunliffe Bart., M.P., was thrown from his horse at Wrexham yesterday, and fell under the wheels of a waggon, from which, however, he was fortunately rescued. lie was severely cut on the head and bruised. At a special meeting of the Dundee magistrates yesterday it was unanimously resolved to confer the freedom of the Burgh on Earls Rosebery, Camperdown, and Dalhousie, ma the occasion of the inauguration of Dundee University College by Lord Rosebery next October. A special meeting of the Town Council has been called for Tuesday to consider and approve the magistrates' proposal.