The Rhos Herald

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RHOS. ACCIDENT.-On Thursday WHILST follow- ing his occupation at Hatod colliery, loan Hughes. Mountain street, crushed his body rather severely, and had to be con- veyed to Ruabon inn rn try. QUOITING —On Saturday 1a-t Ponkey played a piedsdot iln(: with Rho^tylleo and won by 12 shots. PRETTY WEDDING. — A very pretty wed- ding took place on Tuesday when Miss Ellen W illiam only daughter of Mr Evan Evans, Yew Tree Farm, was married to Mr John Huxley, second son of Mrs Hux- ley, Caeau F;¡rm. Rho< The ceremony took place at St John's Church, and the Rev J. H. Thomas, Vicar, officiated. THE MOTHER' UNION.—The members of the Mothers' Union attended the festi- val at Wrexham on Tuesday, Among the clergy present were the Revs J H Thomas (Vicar), and jenkins-Menlove (curate.) THE I.L.P.—An open-air meeting ar- ranged by the Independaut Labour Party was held at the Cross on Friday evening last. The speaker Mr Ernest Markiew (Burnley) delivered an address on Soc- cialism." The speaker was at the com- mencement of his address, subjected to some interruption and a deal of heckling Jbut the tactful manner in which he dealt with it, giving ready replies to questions, was admired.—A meeting was held on the Cross on Wednesday evening, and ad- dresses were given by Mr Thomas Pugh (Wrexham), Mr D J Davies (Rhos), and others. Row WITH AN ORGAN GRiNDER.-On Monday last a regrettable incident hap- pened in connection with one of the itin- erant organ grinders who ply the streets It appears that the monkey of the organ grinder scratched or bit the finger of a little boy who was playing near it. A man seeing the occurrence, told the organ j grinder to H clear out or he would do him and the-an;mai same harm. The or- gan grinder resented the interference, and considerable high words followed. The ] incident however closed without coming to blows, by the departure of the mus- ician to another street. TRICKS OF THE LIGHTNING,—On Fri- day last a severe thunderstorm raged I round Rhos. The lightning flashes and | peals of thunder were tet'rific, Forked and zig-zag lightning played incessantly for over half an hour, threatening build- ings and startling wayfarers. A most curious happening is reported to have taken place at Stryt Issa. Ai old man was sitting on a settle beside the hearth smoking a pipe, and watching a sauce- pan of potatoes on the fire. Suddenly a streak of lightning came down the chim- ney, split the saucepan and firegrate, and whisked the pipe out of the old gentle- man's mouth. The pipe mysteriously disappeared, and has not been seen since. At Johnstown, also, a singular occurrence took place. The lightning entered a house in High-street, and did considerable damage to the room. The only occupant of the room was uninjured.

j PENYGAE. KILLED BY LIGHTNING,—On Wednesday week during a thunderstorm a cow belong- j ing to Mr A. Phillips, Tyddyn Ucha Farm was struck dead with lightning whilst grazing with other cows in a field close to the farmstead. The animal was of a su- perior breed and most valuable.

FASHIONABLE WEDDING.—On Tuesday at Hulston, a marriage was solemnized between Dr John Chambers Lawton Rob- erts, M.A., M.D.. eldest son of Dr R. Lawton Roberts, Ruabon, and Miss Edith M. Timme, of Huiston. The bride, who was accompanied by the Misses Roberts, sisters of the bridegroom, was given away by her brother. A reception was after- wards given. Later the happy pair left for the South Coast where the honeymoon I will be spent. The bridegroom, after completing his studies some little time ago returned home and is now in practice in I conjunction with his father. He has al- ready obtained popularity among all class- es for his ability and considerate kindness and urbanity, and the best wishes of the neighbourhood is extended to the happy pair. Dr. and Mrs J. C. L. Roberts will take up residence at Plas Maelor, Gardd- en Road, Johnstown, a handsome resi- dence now near completion. ♦

The Denbigh Boroughs and Mr Clement Edwards. The representatives appointed by the Local Liberal Associations of the Den- bigh Boroughs will meet at Mold in the course ot a few days to take action with reference to the adoption of a candidate to oppose Mr Orrrbby-Gore, M.P. In all probability Mr Clement Edwards will be asked to fight again. He has been the Liberal champion in the Denbigh Boroughs on three occasions, and after gaining the seat on the floodtide of 1906, was beaten by eight votes in January last. It is not definitely known whether Mr Ed- wards will be able to accept the invitation to fight again. Although there is good reason to think that he desires to remain n the Denbigh Boroughs, it would not be at all surprising if he was invited to become the Liberal candidate for another constituency.

(Correspondence. PONKEY POOL AND ITS DANGER. To the Edztor of the Herald. Sir We hear it often repeated by pas- sers-by "what a dangerous place Ponkey Pool is for children to play by/' and we are glad to learn that the question of its dangerous and insanitary condition has been the subject of discussion at the last meeting of the Parish Council. Several narrow escapes fromidrowning have re- cently taken place there. Whe other day a number of small children had climbed the embankment on the Aberderfyn side to p'ay, when suddenly a splash was heard by a boy the other side, who, on observing what had happened, saw that a little child had fallen in the water. For- tunately Mr Edward James, Johnstown, was passing with his bread van, and his attention being attracted by the cries, he immediately ran to the child's aid. He made a desperate struggle to reach the child, who was on the point of sinking for the third time, and succeeded at last in rescuing the child. He took the child to his parents, who on enquiry were found to be Mr and Mrs J. S. Jones, Chapel-street. This has not been Mr James' first rescue. He has been the means of saving several children from drowning, and he is to be heartily com- plimented on his humane efforts. PONKEYITE. +

CRICKET. RHOS v. BUCKLEY. Played at Rhos on Saturday. RHOS. Llew Griffiths c J Lindop b T Lindop 15 R Davies c J W Williams b Williamson 21 D Davies c J Lindop b T Liudop 0 H Evans b Wiliamson 2 W Bowler c Williamson b J Lindop 8 H Pritchard b J Lindop 3 Price Evans b Williambon 3 Noel Jones not out I., 6 W Chesworth, not out 3 Extras 3 Total 64 G Jones and E Davies did not bat. BUCKLEY. T J Dawson, c and b Pritchard 2 T Roberts, b Pritchard 1 J Lindop, b N Jones 16 H Pisley, b Bowler 2 R Shone, c E DavieF,, b Evans 5 A Hughes, b N Jores 0 T Lindop, c D Davieq, b Griffiths + IJ W Williams, b Griffiths 0 Williamson c R Davies, b Griffiths 3 J Dunn not out 13 T Rowlands, et R Davies, b Di Davies 10 Extras 5 Total 61 Whilst Thomas Prodger (27) was cy- cling from Liverpool to his home at Over- ton on Saturday night last, he collided with another cyclist as going down Can- ister hill, a very steep descent, and sus- tained such severe injuries that he died shortly afterwards.

RUABON POLICE COURT. To-day, Friday, before E. Lloyd Jones, Esq (chairman) and Messrs Jonathan Griffiths, C. Morris, R. R. Jones, and P. Ormrod. STEALING COAL. Edward Richards, Top of Cefn, was summon- ed by Edmund Walker, watchman, Penycae, for stealing coal from Plasynwern siding, on May 21st. The watchman said that he saw defendant steal the coaL Chairman Do you warn these people before summoning them ? J Watchman As a rule they do not give you the chance. As soon as they see me making towards them, they scuttle away. (Laughter). The defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs, and failing to find the money—fourteen days. Noah Kempster, Cefn, was charged by the same watchman, with a similar offence, and fined Is and costs. COLLIER'S ARMS, PONKEY. Mr T. B. Taylor, on behalf of Sissons Brewery, applied for the sanction of the Court to alterations at the Colliers Arms, Ponkey. D.C.C. Jones said the alteration would be a decided improvement. ♦

WREXHAM COUNTY COURT. AMUSING RHOS CASE. CAT'S TASTE FOR PIGEONS. An amusing Rhos case was heard before his Honour Judge Moss on Wednesday, when Thos Jones, Hope-street, sued Robert Postlewaite, School-street, Rhos, for R3, the value of pig- eons alleged tb have been killed by defendant's cat.—Mr R. T. Morgan appeared for plaintiff, and Mr 1. D. Hooson for defendant. The case for the plaintiff was that Jones, who had kept pigeons for the last 18 years, had several valuable birds killed by defendant's cat. Several witnesses were called on behalf of the plaintiff. Mr Hooson addressed his Honour on behalf of defendant, in the course of which he quoted several decisions in regard to dogs and birds, and held that cats could not be tied up or re- strained in the same way as dogs. His Honour Have you any authority to say that persons are not responsible for cats 1 Mr Hooaon Not exactly. Robert Postlewaite, the defendant, said Thos Jones complained to him about his cat, and showed him a pigeon which he said the cat had killed. In March the cat was killed because of complaints. Kathleen Postlewaite, and Mrs Elizabeth Roberts gave corroborative evidence. Thomas Jones, Railway Hotel, Rhos, said he took a great interest in pigeons, and kept some now. He had on several occasions found cats in his loft. The Judge I suppose they catch no more after that ? Witness I generally make. them a nice "shot." I've given many a black cat a black eye. The Judge in giving his verdict said he thought the defendant was liable. He was bound to say that most people knew that cats would take pigeons. He would give defendant the benefit of the doubt, in the matter of the two pigeons destroyed. He give judgement for plaintiff for J:2 2s and costs.

LOCAL COMPENSATION CASEl. WEDNESDAY.—Before His Honour Judge Moss. AN AWARD REVIEWED. Edward Williams, 3 Walker's Lane, Ponkey* applied under the Workmen's Compensation Act for a review of his case. Mr W Wynn EranS" appeared for the applicant and Mr Allen, vf Wigan, for the respondents, the Ruabon Coal' and Coke Co., 8M Mr Wynn Evans said the case had been be- fore His Honour on a previous occasion, and was adjourned from March 2nd to enable re* respondents to find the work which they proill- ised to. The application was originally made, for a review of Is per week made in applicant s favour by Judge Sherston Baker, who acted as His Honour's Deputy, on June 19th 09. The' applicant had an injured finger which was quite stiff, and prevented him working as a miner. He had tried the work of a filler, which was" offered to him, but he was quite unable to do it the stiff finger being in the way. His average earnings prior to the accident were Ri 88 lOd, but since they had not exceeded 13s or 14s per week. That was sufficient to prove that Is per week was entirely inadequate. Applicant gave evidence bearing out tbie,, statement, and in cross-examination admittedJ that he could do light work. Thomas Rogers, Thomas Luke and Edwin fellow workmen of applicant's said the applicant did his work very well prior to the accidesnt, but did it very badly after-wards. Enock Smith, collier, chairnran of the BMc4 Lodge, said he interviewed the underground manager with a view of getting light work fot the applicant, but the manager said there was no light work for him. Witness ask., ed that applicant should be put to work on the belt, and the manager promised to do his best, but the work was never given him. Mr Allen contended there were no altered circumstances since the award was iiiatle and' that there was no justification for altering '• the award. There was no physical reason why the applicant should not do the same wor3& which he did prior to the accident. John Jones, Afoneitha road, Penyeae, .said he was suffering from a stiff finger, but Wi\8'" quite able to do his work as a collier without' inconveience. Richard Roberts, Penycae, said he also baij,, a stiff finger but was quite able to do his work* Dr Lees, Chester, said it was the usual things ■ for men with stiff finger joints to return to their work in a short time and to do it satifactorily. He was of opinion that if the applicant tried to use his affected hand he could use it, very deftly. -His honour reserved judgedient., ABLE TO WORK. AN AWARD OF A PENNY A WEEK, The Ruabon Coal and Coke Company applied fof the review of an award made to Wm-Jon83, 2fart& Road Ponkey. Mr Allen, for the applicants, said the respond- ent; met with an accident on March 4th 1909;" by striking his foot with a pick. On January laat the applicants formed the opinion that incapacity had ceased as far as the accident was concerned, and a medical examination in April confirmed this" Under the circumstances he asked for the terrain* ation of the award. Dr Newbonld, Liverpool, said he had examined (Continued on inside column*).