The St. Helens Examiner, and Prescot Weekly News. — 1905-11-25 (Saint Helens, Merseyside, England)

THE CLOCK FOR, BEST BOOTS IN LANCASHERE.—Advt.  " Dandy Dick." The concluding performance by the members of the Warrington Dramatic Society, of "Dandy Dick," was given in the Parr Hall on Saturday evening. The audience was larger than any which had assembled earlier in the week, and the proceedings were highly successful. The excellent standard of acting was fully maintained, and the audience was not slow to show its appreciation of the merits of the performance. Each lady artiste has been presented with one or more bouquets and a box of chocolates, and some of the gentlemen have had presents chiefly of an amusing character. The thanks of the society are duo to Mr. H. M. Ashton for so kindly booking the seats. Bravery Recognized.  Mr. If. Harding, an enaploye of Messrs. W. D. Houghton Ltd., will on Saturday night week, be the recipient of the Royal Humane Society's certificate on vellum in recognition of his bravery in saving a childs life. Harding was at work when a little lad who was playing on the banks of the Sankey and St. Helens canal, fell into the water. Harding jumped into the canal and with difficulty rescued the lad, almost losing his own life in the .attempt. By his request the presentation of the certificate will be made by Prov. G. M. Bro. Joseph Taylor, at the lodge meeting of the Prince of %Vales Lodge of Oddfellows (HZ.) of which he is a member.  Galvanized Hoofing 'Sheets, _Roofing _Felts, &c.  Large stlelc. —J. S. GA!LAND,St to Bridg st., Warrington.—Advt. Drank Carbolic Acid. An inquest was held at Warrington on Tuesday on Jane Tomlinson, 3, Annie-street, Warrington, who died on Thursday from the effects of carbolic acid poisoning.—James Tomlinson said his wife was 32 years of age. She had for some months been in a very weak and depressed condition.--Sergeant Barlow said he was in the neighbourhood of Annie-street on Thursday afternoon when he was informed that Mrs, Tomlinson had taken poison. Dr. Peacocke, who was in the street at the time, examined the woman and pronounced life extinct. Round her mouth and throat were signs of severe burning by corrosive fluid, and there was a strong small of carbolic acid. On the table he found a bottle which contained carbac acid. In his opinion the woman died from carbolic P Asoning.—The jury returned a verdict of "Suicide whilst of unsound mind.  Ragged School Band of Hope. A. concert in connection with the above took place on Monday evening before an attendance of over 500 persons. Mr. Samuel Gough presided and his wellchosen remarks were greatly appreciated. The following programme was rendered by members of the Band of HOpe and friends : —Song, " Grandma," by -Mrs. Gough ; recitation, " The town crier," Emma Green ; concertina solo, " Nearer Home," James Savage ; recitation, "Oh boys and girls," Ellen Worthington; dialogue, " tea and scandal," nine junior members ; cornet solo, " Alice, where art thou " FrO • Wright ; recitation, " Jack and Jill," Mr. M. Wright hymn, " Scatter seeds of kindness," Sarah Richards : recitation, " When sister cooked the (loner," Walter Ward ; hymn, " Sowing the seed," Ellen Berry ; recitations, " Laugh a little bit," Jane Potts ; " The Temperance Home," Ada Woods; dialogue, "A young wife's debts," the senior members. Mr. F. Blakemore was an efficient accompanist. The singing of the Doxology brought to a close a most successful concert.  H. M. ASHTON'S LIFE TONIC takes away that tired feeling.—(Advt.) Claim by Messrs. Garton's, Ltd. At the Warrington County Court on Thursday, before his Honour' Judge Bowen Rowlands, K.C., Messrs. Garton's Ltd.,brought an action against Mr. Frederick Dingley, Handsworth, Birmingham, to recover ;Ell 7s. 6d. money due from the defendant to the plaintiff.—Mr. Browne appeared for the plaintiffs and said that out of 80 eases which Messrs. Garton's Ltd., had had in Court that morning that was the only contested claim.— It appears that defendant, who was the Birmingham representative of the plaintiffs collected certain sums of money on behalf of his employers which he had not handed over. admitted the debt hut said he had not paid the money as plaintiffs would not supply him with a statetnent as to the commission which he had earned.—Mr. Browne pointed out that according to the agreement the statement could not be given to the defendant until In had handed over all money collected by him on behalf. of the plaintiffs.As soon as the mmey wa paid the statement wou!dbe supplied to the defendant. Plaintiff's agents were paid commission according to the amount of money which they eollected.—Judgment was given for the plaintiffs with costs. Iron Fencing of every description. Lowest prices.—.T. S. GA (MANI), 51 to 55, Bridge St., Warrington.—Advt.