The Rhos Herald

RHOS SPECIAL POLICE COURT.—On Tuesday before Dr Lawton Roberts, and Mr R. R. Jones.—Joseph Owen, Rhos, was charg- ed with being drunk and disorderly.— Acting Sergeant Harris said he found de- fendant drunk with a large crowd around him in the White Lion yard.—P.S. Fox proved several previous convictions, and defendant was committed for one month's hard labour. OLD AGE PENSIONS.—A meeting of the old-age pensions committee was held on Tuesday, Alderman Christmas Jones pre- siding. There were eleven claims for consideration, and of these, five were al- lowed 5s weekly, one was allowed 4s weekly three were disallowed, and one pension was increased from 4s to 5s. AMBULANCE CLASS.—During the winter months successful ambulance classes have been conducted in connection with the G. W.R. staff at Rhos, the instructor be- ing Dr D. J. Will iams. Last week the class was examined by Dr. Drinkwater, who congratulated the class on the work done. SCRIPTURE EXAMINAION.—The result of the Lancashire Presbytery Scripture Ex- amination was given at the Presbytery Meetings held at Saughall last Tuesday. The following candidates from Hill Street Church passed successfully.—Division I. over 21 years of age. Miss Annie Hughes Prize and 1St Class Certificate. Division II under 21. Miss Millicent Mills, 1st Class Certificate. Sybil Edwards, 1st Class Certificate. Division III under Ig. Robert Edge Edward, SAr,ih Jane Jones, Agnes Edwards, M A Lilian Harris. All received certificates. Division IV under 12. Robert Wiliiam Edwards. Wilfred Gabriel Edwatds, Arthur Smith, Willie Roberts. 1st Class Certificates. Harold Vincent Jones, Certificate. SHAKESPEARIAN RECITAL.—The Rev E. Rogers, Wrexham, gave an excellent recital of "Julius Ceasar at the Rhos Junior School, on Monday evening last. There was a fair attendance, over which Mr 1. D. Hooson presided. The great tragedy was recited by Mr Rogers with 'are skill and penetration. The different characters in the play, through the med- I ium of the reciter, made their entrants and exits quite naturally, and the chosen pas- sages developed the tragedy and held the attention riveted. Most vivid present- ments of the Roman populace lis'tening to the funeral orations over the slain Cea- sar were given, and the speeches of Bru- tus and Mas k Antony, although stirring enough on the printed page, were tenfold more so coming from the lips of the gifted reciter, At the close, a vote of thanks to Mr Rogers was proposed by Mr Ted r, Jones, seconded by Miss Owen. A vote of thanks to Mr Hooson for so ably pres- iding was moved by Mr Rogers seconded by Mr Fred WillianiQ.

Mr J. Stephen Jones and Labour Certificate, The Denbighshire Education Committee at their meeting on Friday, considered a report from the Attersdauce Committee with respect to the granting of labour certificates to boys who have attained the seventh standard, but who are not yet fourteen years of age. Mr J. Stephen Jones (Aberderfyn) the chairman of the Committee, said that if the law had pro1* ided for the withdrawal of bright intelligent children before they were fourteen years of age, no head teach- er should be hard upon the parent who wished to take advantage of it. He knew of a boy now in the seventh stand- ard who was not allowed to go into a suitable place at a shop because he had not made the full attendance. Mr D. S. Davie- took exception to the remarks of Mr J. Stephen Jones with re- gard to the labour certificate. He hoped that the Denbighshire Education Author- ity would rather wish to raise the age than to lower it. Mr J. Stephen Jones said he fully agreed with Mr Davies as to the desirability of increasing the age during which children were to be kept at school even up to 16 years, and he hoped the county would take the same view, but there were ex- ceptions, and there were cases in the pop- ulous districts where families \.ere suffer- ing from severe poverty and would be materially helped by the earnings of the child a case, perhaps, where the mother was dead, and there was a family of 8 children for the father to maintain. In the case of a boy who was 13t and in the 2 seventh standard he could go to the night school, and in such a case he doubted whether the magistrates would convict if the parent were charged with taking the boy from school. The gener- ality of children should be at school till they were 16, but it was after all better to have the stomach full than the head full. t The report of the Committee was con- firmed, and instructions for the holding of labour certificate examinations annual- ly will therefore be given.

FOOTBALL. CHIRK ODDFELLOW'S CUP. FINAL TIE RHOS RANGERS v RUABON. The above teams met at Wynnstay Park Ruabon, on Saturday, before a good gate The game opened sensationally, Bob Williams scoring for Rhos in the first minute. Ruabon showed up prominently after this reverse, Frank Matthews drop- ping in several accurate centres. The Rangers were awarded a penalty, but Williams failed to negotiate, shotting to high. Ruabon livened up and had several opportunities owing to the faulty clear- ances. A delighful centre by F Mathews enabled Gabbott to equalise the score. In the second half, play was most excit- ing. Bailiff was almost beaten by a shot from E D Roberts, the custodian stopping the ball against the post. At the other end Foulkes had much difficulty in clear- ing a teriffic drive from Hamblett. Both sides strove hard for the winning goal, but the defence of both teams was strong and sound. When the alloted time was up neither team had managed to lead and it was decided to play an extra half-hour The game at this stage became brisk and exciting. Ruabon looked rather fagged but nevertheless they played a vigorous game but found the Rhos defence a hard nut to crack. Mathews the Rhos centre half played his usual good game. The forwards were very slow near the goal- mouth several sure openings being missed The right wing being the pick of the tor- wards. After changing ends the Rangers pressed the Ruabon goal severely, but lacked that dash which they usually apply when near goal. Several corners were forced but were cleared by Bailliff who fisted out in grand fashion. About five minutes from time Davies rounded Owens and beat Bailiff from close range. Final scor,Rhos Rangers, 2 Ruabon 1.

Dangerous Neglect in Ruabon. There are many in Ruabon who do not realise how serious it is to neglect pains in the loins and back, urinary disorders, gravel, puffiness in the ankles and under the eyes, and rheumatic twinges. These and other unmistakabe symtoms of kid- ney and bladder trouble are due to the kidneys failing to filter urinous poisons out of the blood. That is why kidney disease is so serious, and why it so often ends fatally. An encouraging Ruabon cure is given here. Mr Thomas Nicholas, lives at 3, Rail- way-terrace, Ruabon. He says :—" I can highly recommend Doan's backache kidney pills, for they have done me a lot of good, and you are welcome to publish the particulars of my case. For many years I suffered a great deal with urinary disorder. There was oftet a desire to pass secretions, but I could not do so for some hours. I read about Doan's backache kidney pills, and decided to give them a trial. At first they did not seem to help me much, but now, after taking two boxes, I feel ever so much better. (Signed) Thomas Nicholas." 3 years later, Mr Nicholas said :—" I r have enjoyed good health since I was cured of kidney complaint by using Doan's backache kidney pills several years ago. I am very pleased to be able to recom- mend them. Doan's backache kidney pills are two shillings and nine pence per box, or six boxes for thirteen shillings and iiinepence Of all chemists and stores, or post free direct from the Foster-McClellan Co. 8, Wells street, Oxford-street, London, W. Be sure you get the same kind of pills as Mr Nicholas had.

Sudden Death at Wrexham, We regret to record the death of Mr Wm Moses, one of the principal employes i of Messrs W & J Pritchard, Hope street, ) Wrexham, which took place very sudden- i ly on Monday. Mr Moses had not been I well recently, but he was able to attend I to his duties. On Monday he went to a private part of the shop premises to t,)ke I medicine. Shortly afterwards he was taken ill, and a few minutes after the ar- j rival of Dr Edwards Jones he died, death j being due to hemorrage of the lungs.

RUABON POLICE COURT. To-day, Friday, before Mr R. R Jones, in the chair. DRUNK. Thomas Dodd, Owen-street, Rhos, was summoned for being c 1 1 on Sun- day last, May ist. O V!/ P. C. Roberts said he found deceased in a drunken state on Sunday last in Park road, Rhosymedre. Defendant admifted the offence, and he was fined 2s 6d and costs. A HEAVY FINE. Richard Dodd, Newbridge, was fined £ I 10s or in default one month, for work- ing a horse when it was in an unfit con- dition. SCHOOL CASES. John Jones, Afoneitha-road, Penycae, was charged by Eben Pritchard,, attend- ance officer, with neglecting to send his child to school regularly" Fined as 6d and costs. The same officer summoned William Jones, Plasbennion, with a similar offence, and a fine of 5s and costs was inflicted. HUSBAND AND WIFE, Rachel Edwards, applied for a main- tenance order from her husband, Edward Edwards, Butcher-street, Rhos, Applicant said she had baen married sixteen years. She charged her husband with persistent cruelty. The last time he behaved badly towards her, was Monday last, when he kicked and punched her se- verely. He was in drink at the time. On the previous Saturday also, he only brought 7s home. She told him she could not keep the house on that, amount, whereupon he abused her again, She had three children alive, the eldest of whom was thirteen. Chairman Do you think there is any chance of you coming together again. Separation is a very serious thing be- tween husband and wife. Applicant No. I cannot live with him. He calls me very bad names, and at times I have to run away from him, for fear he may do me harm. In that case we will make an order of 12s 6d per week against him. This case was dealt with in defendant's absence, he failing to attend. DISORDERLY. Thelwall Parry, Hall-street, Rhos, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Groes, Penycae, on April 23rd. Defendant was represented by his wife, who stated her husband was unable to attend. A fine of is and costs was inflicted. ;—+

Wrexham Police Court.. DEFRAUDING THE RAILWAY. At the Wrexham Police Court on Tues- day last Edward H Clarke, Glan Llyn, Gutter Hill, Rhos, a commercial traveller, was charged by Chief Inspector Stone, of 'the Great Western Railway, with travell- ing on the Railway without having prev- iously paid his fare and with intent to avoid payment thereof.-Mr Wilson, of Liverpool, prosecuted, and Mr Oswald Hughes defended. Robert Jones, ticket- collector, Wrexham, said on March 19th he was on duty at Wrexham booking office when the 11-15 train arrived from Chester. He saw defendant and collected his ticket. Later, he found that the tick- et was out of date. Defendant went into a car, and he sent Inspector Tompkins, after him to obtain an explanation.—G. Tompkins, divisional ticket examiner, said his attention was drawn to the defendant and he travelled with him to Ponkey. When he was examining the tickets the defendant said Where are you going ?" { Witness said I am going tor a ride." I At Ponkey he had a conversation with de- fendant. Witness asked him what he had with his ticket for the Chester—Wrexham train. Defendant said he gave it up at Wrexham. He said it was a ticket from Rossett to Wrexham, and he paid five- pence for it. Defendant in reply to a question, said he booked that day at the î booking office. Witness told defendant I that the ticket he gave up at Wrexham I was out of date, and that the date had I been tampered with. Evidence was given by three witnesses to show that one ticket only was issued from Rossett to Wrexham by the train in, question. One witness said that this ticket was handed to him by a lady. The ticket given up by de- fendant was issued on the 17th, and de- fendant travelled on the 19th. Detendant on oath, said he was a commercial travell- er. On March 19th he went to Rossett by 0-25 a.m. He took a single ticket, He returned by the 11.32 train. He took a single ticket, and paid fivepence for it. He gave the ticket to the collector at the gate. He did not give it to Collector Jones. He waited for the Rhos motor and travelled by it to Ponkey—Cross examined He did not know if he had been to Rossett earlier in the week.—Mr Oswald Hughes addressed the Bench.— The chairman said the magistrates had decided to convict, and defendant would be fined cI and costs.

A At the meeting of the Denbighshire Education Committee, held at Chester on Friday, it was reported that the Board of Education had santioned the erection of a a new Council school at Ruabon.

RUABON EDUCATION COM- ffilTTEE. A meeting of the .Managers of the above w held at Ruabon on Wednesday evening. On the motion of Mr J Garside, seconded by Mr 0 Morgan, Mr Christmas Jones was unatii- mously re-elected chairman. Mr Morgan proposed the re-election of the Rev W B Jones as vice-chairman. Mr absolutely declined to stand, and Mr Beckett was unanimously appointed. The following were chosen as representatives on the Evening Schools Joint Committee Messrs Share-Jones, D L Price, Saml Robert and the Revs J S Lewis and W B Jones, ATTENDANCE. The attendance returns for Rhos district werc, 83.3, Ruabon district, 83, Cefn district, 77.2, The chairman remarked that they were glad to see Mr E Pritchard on the way to recovery after his accident. ALLEGED OVERCROWDING. A committee was chosen to inquire into anct report upon the alleged overcrowding at Acrefaif Johnstown, Ponkey A* Penycae Council Sclioolo Mr Share-Jones having ascertained that this* inquiry would have a bearing upon the proposw al to erect new schools in the district, remarked that it was of extreme importance. Mr Jones Roberts inquired whether a nW' school could be erected to serve two parishes. The Chairman replied that the suggestion might be put before the authority that owr school should serve two parishes, but them there would have to be a contribution from OHao parish towards the cost of building the school. Replying to another question, the; Chainiiae said the complaints with regard to alleged over- crowding had come from the Education Deprut. ment. ( ATTENDANCE OFFICERS' WORK. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of tW the reports of the sub-committees, referredtt, the scheme for the re-arrangements of the work of attendance officers in the county. Them were at present 14 officers in the county, but one would shortly be relinquishing his duties, bringing the number to 13. The proposal was that one of the officers in that area should be transferred to Colwyn Bay to fill the vacancy" and that the district should be re-arranged for, the remaining two officers. Either Mr Pritchard: or Mr Evans would be transferred, and the first selection would be given to the senior officer, Mr Evans. A proposal of that nature was* bound to be carried, because they found that there were fourteen officers in that county a. against ten in Carnarvonshire. The Rev W B Jones did not think the Auth* ority were dealing fairly with them as a district- Was it not important enough to have three ofti- cers ? They complained a great deal about the' attendance now, but with this proposed change he thought they were on the way to have further cause for complaints. Mr Garside felt that they were being crippled by the proposal. The Authority complained that the attendance in the Ruabon district wag, the lowest in the county, and yet they were" going to take an officer away from the districts It was resolved to ask the Education Com- mittee to submit their scheme to the so that they could make observations thereoiv I LABOUR EXAMINATION. 1 Mr J S Jones drew attention to the recom- ) mendation of the Attendance Committee wfjfe regard to the names of pupils who are legally I entitled to exemption from school attendance' I being detained on the school register, even after the parent have notified their intention of with- drawing them. Mr Jones said he could not' 1 understand why the head teachers did not do anything in the way of getting labour examina- tions. Their failure to do so involved hard- I' ships. He thought it was the duty of that Authority to arrange periodical labour exams. Mr Morgan pointed out that they had 11 had a labour examination for some, years. I The Chairman said that in the matter of BUeltl an examination, the onus was thrown upon parent, but at the same time ha thought that they as Managers, ought to urge facilities. He thought it would be the duty of the head teach- ers to find out whether there were any pupil*" prepared to undergo a labour examination. Mr Jones Roberts cited a case where a boy' who was within a few months of fourteen had missed a situation through not being allowed to' leave school, although he was in the eL' standard. I The Clerk said it was the duty of the Educa^ tion Authority to make inquiries as to whether there were children who required the labour" t cattihcate, and that must be done through the head-teacher. He would like to say one in defence of the head-teachers. The last time that the A uthority made such inquiries in the' Rhos schools, no child asked for the exam. After further discussion, Mr J Stephen Jones' moved that the serious attention of the teachers be called to the matter. Mr D Roberts seconded, and it was agreed

Wrexham District Council, The, tirst meeting of the above Council war" held at Wrexham on Thursday. Mr A E Evans proposed the re-election of Mr Charles Morris as chairman. Mr David Davies proposed the election of John Allen, the retiring vice-chairman. The final voting resulted as follows Mar' Morris, 18, Mr Allen, 15. Mr Allen was ur»an-* imously re-elected vice-chairman. RHOS STREETS. Mr Cromar stated that the Committee ap- pointed to consider this matter had visited the" various streets in Rhos, but the matter was (of, such importance that it was necessary the Com- mittee should again meet to confer on the sub ject befor a report was presented.

Ruabon Hospital, Mr Laycocks acknowledges with thank.f the receipt of the following contributions —Workmen Wynnstay Collieries, RuaboiV £-60 Ss 6d Ponkey English Baptist" Chapel io/- Penycae Salem Baptist Chapel 10/- Ponkey Tabernacle Chaper: io, Ponkey (Bethel) Chapel 9/4; Tal- nant (C M.) Chapel 5/ Ponkey (Seasf Chapel 5/ Rhos Calvary Chapel 5/- Rhos Ebenezer Chapel 2/6.