Widnes Examiner. — 1905-10-07 (Widnes, Cheshire, England)

BOOTS.—Advt.  Oddfellows Progress.  The financial statement for the year ending 1904, for the Prince of Wales Lodge of Oddfeliows shows that the steady progress which has characterized the work of the Lodge for many years has been fully maintained. There has been distributed in sick pay 'during the past year £326 lls. 6d. The increase to Ithis fund during the same period amount to £175. making a total of £2,908 is. 10d. The Management Fund receipts amount to £l3l 18s. 6d., and the expenditure £124 19s. 70., leaving a balance of £39 19s. 5d., after transferring £2O to the sick and funeral fund. The Benevolent Fund receipts amount to £l2 3s. Gd. and the sum of £6 17s. has been expended in benevolent and other gifts: £lO transferred to the sick fund, leaving a balance of 17g. Old. The total increase of lodge funds during the past year amounts to £157 ss. 41d., thus showing the total worth of the 10dge—£2,964 18s. 4d. The number of members on January Ist., 1905, was 404. H. M. ASHTON'S Lin TONIC takes away that tired feeling.—(Advt.) Exciting Scene at Howley.  An exciting scene was witnessed at Howley on Monday. Early in thet morning William Hewitt, 11, Albert-place, met a man named Napoleon Bayliss and after bidding him an affectionate farewell proceeded to Howley and threw himself in the river. He was rescued, and arrested. On Taehday he was charged at the Police Court with attempting to commit suicide. The Chief Constable said that for some time the prisoner, when sober as well as drunk, had talked about suicide. On Sunday he went home and said he had just walked round to the river, but he thought he would not drown himself just yet. On Monday morning, at about nine o'clock,his eldest son gave him 2s. 6d. to go to Liverpool and look for work. He spent the money in drink, and then went home, evidently to make a dramatic scene to cover his dissipation. He met Bayliss, and then went and threw himself into the river. A flatman was close by—Tas no doubt the prisoner noticed—and fished him out with a boathook. He would suggest that it would be the best course for the Bench to remand him in custody to give him a chance of realizing his folly, and in he meantime observation would be taken of his demeanour. The Bench remanded prisoner until October 10. H. M. AsTrros's LIFE Toxic takes away that tired feeling.—(Advt.) Infirmary Concert.  The annual concert in aid of the fends of the Warrington infirmary was held in the Parr Hall on Saturday evening, when a large attendance testified to the growing popularity of the event. An excellent musical programme had been arranged, to which contributions were made by well-known and capable artistes, and the concert was in every way a success. The opening item was the Grand March from" Tannhauser ' (Wagner) which was effectively rendered by Mr. T. J. Down's orchestra. The orchestra, which I was under the conductorship of Mr. A. Down, later in the evening contributed a number of items, perhaps the most successful of which was the concluding gallop "The Post Horn" (Koenig). Mr. W. D. Holgate, a tenor of more than average ability, treated " The sailor's grave' (Sullivan) in a sympathetic manner. His most pleasing item was however the popular song " Come into the garden Maud." Mr. G. H. Ditchburn is well known to Warringtonians, who thoroughly appreciate his powerful bass voice. On Saturday the audience re-called him for both of his contributions, "Oldi happy-go-lucky" and "The Skipper." One of the most pleasing items of the evening was the duet "Tenor and Baritone" given by Messrs. Holgate and Ditchbum, who were re-called for their effort. Miss Bessie Blackburn is the possessor of a sweet and flexible soprano voice which on Saturday was heard to the best possible advantage in "The Glee Maiden " (Solomon) and in "Summer Rain" and " The Cuckoo." The three vocalists were heartily encored for a combined effort in " The Gipsies' laughing trio," which was splendidly treated. The humorist, Mr. Victor G. Roberts, succeeded in his endeavour to amuse and in addition displayed considerable dexterity in conjuring with cards. Mr. W. H. Payton Mus. Bac. ably discharged the duties of accompanist.  I Grammar School Swimming Championship. I The annual swimming contest for the championship belt in connection with the Warrington Grammar School took place at the Corporation Baths on Wednesday. There was a large gathering of scholars,and Mr. Young, one of the masters, was also present. There were eight competitors for the race of 150 yards and H. Adams proved the champion. He covered the distance in 2mins. 12secs., and won by about 6 yards. This is the second time in succession that Adams has carried off the trophy and he is to be complimented upon his performance. Mr. Cr. A. Barlow, the baths keeper, acted as time-keeper.