Widnes Examiner. — 1905-11-25 (Widnes, Cheshire, England)

IINOER TICS CLOCK FOR BEST BOOTS DI LANCISIIIRE.—Advt. " bandy Dick." - -•-  The concluding performance by the members of the Warrington Dramatic Society, of ' Dandy Dick," was given in the Parr Hall on Saturday eveaing,. 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 parformance. .Each lady artiste has been presented with one or more bouquets and a box of chocolates, and some of the gentlemen have had presents chieffy of an amusing character. The thanks of the society am due to Mr. H. M. Ashton for so kindly booking the seats.  Bravery Recognized. Mr. W. Harding, an employe of Messrs. W. D. HouOton 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 meAting of the Prince of Wales Lodge of Oddfellows (MX.) of which he is a member.  Galvanized Booting 'Sheets, _Roofing _Felts, &c.  Large stack.—J. S. CLItLAND, 51 to 55; Bridp; st., Warringt am—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. Peacock°, 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 .1), strong smell of carbolic acid. On the table he found a battle which contained carbolic acid. In his opinion the woman died from carbolic paisoning.The jury returned a verdict of "Suicide whilst of unsound mind.  Ragged School Band of Hope. A concert in connection with the ahave took place on Monday evening before an attendance of over 500 ! persons. Mr. Samuel Gough presided and his woll- , chosen 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 " Fred Wright ; recitation, " Jack and Jill," Mr. M. Wright; hymn, " Scatter seeds of kindness," Sarah Richards : recitation, ," When sister cooked the dinner," Welter Ward ; hymn, " Sowing the seed," Ellen Berry ; recitations, " Laugh a little bit," Jahe Potts ; " The Temperance Home," Ada Woods ; dialogue, " A young wife's debts," the senior members. • Mr. F. Blakeinore was an efficient accompanist. The singing of the Doxology brought to a close a most successful concert. H. M.