The Aberystwith Observer

WELSH AMATEUR CUP. BALA PRESS v. TOWYX ROVERS. Played at Bala on Saturday before a good gate. The first half was keenly contested, and the score was blank at half time. After the in- terval the homesters played splendid football and scored twice, Watkins and Tom Hughes being the scorers. Final: Bala Press, 2 goals Towyn Rovers, 0. LLANIDLOES v. WELSHPOOL RESERVE. This tie, formerly fixed to take place at Welshpool, but. owing to the ground being en- gaged for a Combination fixture, came off at Llanidloes on Saturday. The visitors were poor- ly represented, whilst Llanidloes had out the same team that defeated Aberystwyth the pre- vious Saturday with the exception of George for Tanner. Mr T. Evans, Newtown, refereed. and the teams were- Llanidloes: Roberts; Ford and B. Watkins; Hughes. T. Hamer, and J. Evans W. Brunton, T. Hughes, C. Smith. O. George, and A. Evans. Welshpool: R.C. White; L. Morris and H. Hame. Black, C. Jones, and Wood; J. Owen. S. Rowlands, W. Waring. J. Richards, and R. Sayce. Linesmen Messrs W. H. Hughes and E. G. Rowlands. Llanidloes won the toss, and Waring kicked -off in face of a strong sun. The visiting de- fence was early called upon, and Hamer only partially clearing, C. Smith drove into the cor- ner of the net. The Welshpool halves could not hold the opposing forwards, and, following a tussle near goal, a penalty was given against Morris for tripping, and C. Smith scored No. 2. Two goals in ten minutes looked black for the visitors. Pretty passing between Smith and A. Evans ended in the latter missing by inches. The visitors got within shooting range by the aid of a free kick. but the ball was sent behind. White saved from A. Evans, after which Sayce sent across a lovely centre, which the backs cleared. Following good play by Brunton, Hughes and Smith, saw White saving from George. The visiting custodian was kept busy, and saved three shots in succession, but was ultimately beaten by George close in. The visitors got up by the aid of their left wing, and Waring beat Roberts with a low shot. A cor- ner fell to Welshpool. Owen heading behind. From a centre by A. Evans, Smith again beat White, and Llanidloes led at the interval bv four goals to one. Playing down the slope in the second half Welshpool held their own for a time. Then the home left half sent in a beauti- ful centre, which Smith headed over. Rowlands caused Roberts to handle at the other end. White fisted out from Brunton but before he could recover Smith had netted, the same play- er repeating the performance later on with the best shot of the match. Of the six goals scored Smith had helped himself to five. Previous to this Welshpool had a good opportunity of beat- ing Roberts, who saved from Owens at the ex- pense of a corner. Brunton added No. 7 for the homesters, T. Hughes putting them further ahead with a capital shot, whilst Brunton put on No. 9. All the home forwards had scored with the exception of A. Evans, but his oppor- tunity came from a centre by Brunton and he headed the tenth goal for his side. Then Welsh- pool obtained their second point two minutes off time. Llanidloee were pressing, and their cus- todian had come on the halfway line, where Owen got possession and racing along, with Roberts in hot pursuit, shot towards the unten- anted goal, the ball striking the upright and glancing into the net. Result Llanidloes. 10 goals; Welshpool Reserve. 2 goals. We under- stand Welshpool have la;d a protest against G. Ford. R.W.W. FAIL AT OSWESTRY. An interesting and pleasantly contested game resulted from tiic meeting of Oswestry United Reserves and the R.W.W. of Newtown at Os- westry on Saturday in the pre iminary round of the Welsh Amateur Cup Neither team had been defeated more than once in their respective Leagues this season, and a goodly number of spectators assembled in expectation of a close fight. The Warehousemen were fuily represent- ed. but the Reserves' attack was weakened by the absence of that deadly shot. H. G. Yarnall, who journeyed to Rhyl with the first eleven. The home men won the tcss, and playing with a brilliant sun behind them were soon aggressive. Haroid Davies was conspicuous with good play on the right, and fiom an effect.\e overhead pas& by him R. Jones missed bv a few inches only. The visitors did not seem abie tc settle down, and Coole led another home attack. Cleverly elud- ing the tall Warehouse centre-half, he sent out to Rogers, who centred so well that the vit3iting defenders were forced to concede a corner. This was capitally placd by Rogers, but the ball was got away, and the visitors attacked in earnest for the first time. Martin repelled a shot, but some good passing, in which A. Owen, N. Jones and Garnett were concerned, led to another at- tack. Edwards cleared, and Davies and Jones retaliated on the right, and the former, getting to the ball just as it was spinning over the line, sent in a glorious centre which dropped right in goalmouth. Gough saved well, but the ball was returned, and during a scrimmage in the New- town goal a free kick was awarded Oswestry onlv a few yards out, but to the left side of he ci. tdel. George Williams, the home centre- half, placed this so well that Rogers had no difficulty in opening the scoring after about 30 minutes' play. The Newtownians set up a spirit- ed attack after this, and following good work by Arnold Owen, Evans received in a good position. He was in the act of shooting when he was rob- bed by Edwards, but the visitors came on again on the left. They gained a corner but Hum- phreys, who was in excellent form, cleared with a fine kick. A little later W. Owen sent over the bar from far out, when a pass would have served better. In fact, the visiting forwards as a whole did not show good tactics, and they had a bad habit of taking the bail backwards before making a pass that they would do well to get rid of. Oswestry again attacked, and as the re- sult of a good centre by H. Davies, Tinsley was left with an open goal, but the home pivot" had one of his off days, and sent wildly over the bar. Humphreys almost beat Gough with a free kick for hands in midfield. Then a pretty pass by A. Owen enabled Evans to change the venue, and the fleet winger finished a good run with a fine shot which Martin did well to clear. At half-time the Reserves were a goal to the good. The second half was much less in- teresting than the first. Tinsley almost increas- ed the home lead in the first minute with a nice header from a pass by C.Davies. Gough cleared with some difficulty, but from a judicious for- ward pass by Humphreys, H. Davies returned to the attack. He beat Morris, but Challinor swept across and relieved. A Owen was again conspicuous for the visitors, and passed out nicely to Evans. after beating a couple of op- ponents. The outside right received near the goal-line and centred effectively but Humph- reys cleared with ease. A free kick against Edwards enabled the Warehousemen to again attack, but again Humphreys was a stumbling block in their way. The visitors, were playing better at this stage than at any other period of the game and looked like equalising. A nice movement among the inside forwards enabled Garnett to send in a centre of some danger. A. Owen, however, headed the wrong way when hi- had a good opportunity. The next feature was a splendid run by Coole, who enabled Rog- ers to centre. Jones received, and, beating Morgan, worked into a good position but fin- ished a promising movement with a wild drive over the bar. Evans, on the visitors' right, again caused the home defenders trouble. He centred nicely from a pass by W. Owen. only for Rowlands to head away. Afterwards the Oswestrians gained a couple of corners, and re- asserted themselves. Jones had a clear opening but shot badly, and another effort of his was charged down. Effective passing by the visiting forwards transferred play and the inside trio were left with a nice opening. A misunder- standing, however, let in Humphreys, who clear- ed. Oswestry again took up the attack, and after forcing several corners, scored through Coole. The inside left received from Tinsley, and completely beat Gough with a fine shot which entered the net in the far top corner. Just before the finish Martin distinguished him- self with a splendid save from Arnold Owen. He was obviously unsighted when the Ware- houseman shot. but he sprang up to the ball and effected a fine clearance. Final Oswestry Re- serves, 2; R.W.W. ,0. Teams:- Oswestry Reserves A. Martin R. Humph- reys and J. E. Edwards; H. Rowlands, G. Wil- liams, and C. Davies; J. H. Davies, R. Jones, E. J. Tinsley. J. D. Coole, and S. Rogers. R.W.W. E. Gough; W. M. Jones and C. Challinor; J. E. Jones, R. E. Evans. and H. Morgan T. J. Evans, W. Uwen, N. Jones, A. Owen, and E. Garnett. Referee. Mr G. O. Postle, Acrefair. ABERYSTWYTH JUNIOR CUP. TRINITY v. iBORTH. For the third time Borth and Trinity met- at Aberystwyth on Saturday in the first round of the Aberystwyth Junior Cup. There was a fair- ly good gate, and an exciting game was witness- ed. The teams lined out as follows:- Trinity: D. White; Evan Jones (captain) and J. Lloyd' Davies; S. Treharne, Morton Jones, and Stanley Parsons; Ivor Ellis, A. Dawson, Tudor Thomas, and Albert Lewis. Borth: D. Lewis; Roy James and D. Jen- kins J. Pritchard, Tom Richards (captain), and Gwilym Evans Harry Evans, Beynon, James, D. J. Jones, and R. R. Jones. The referee was Mr T. Hughes, and the lines- men Messrs W. Jones and J. Morgan. Borth won the toss, and Trinity set the ball lolling with a strong sun in their faces. A visit was immediately made to the Trinity goal but the attack was frustrated, and the movements of Albert Dawson, who was racing away, were spoilt by Griffith's being offside. A corner for Borth was well placed, but Dawson cleared. He went on his own for the visitors' goal, but Jen- kins intervened and cleared, and a. minute later Roy James saved a dangerous forward rush by Trinity. A free kick was awarded against J. Lloyd Davies. Richards, who took the kick, landed the leather in the goal mouth, but J. Lloyd Davies cleared at the expense of a cor- ner. which, however, proved abortive. The pace was so fast that the referee was obliged to discard his coat. Dawson after evading some of his opponents transferred to Ellis, who un- fortunately missed his kick when well placed, and Jenkins interposing cleared. Lewis effect- ed a risky save by kicking the ball when he had plenty of time to handle. Richards from long range tested White, but he had no difficulty in clearing. A visit was made to the Borth ter- ritory where Griffiths missed by a few inches. Play was next confined to mfdfield for some time. Tudor Thomas racing away tested Lewis, who cleared. Harry Evans, on the Borth right wing, got going. He sent in a lovely centre which White cleared at the expense of a corner. The resultant flag kick was fruitless. Ellis placed a well judged centre, but Tudor Thomas headed just wide of the mark. Dawson when in a good position was pulled up for offside. An exciting moment followed. Griffiths centred, but Lewis fisted out. The ball was sent twice against the up- right. and like lightning the ball wais up at. the ID 11 other end only for Harry Evans to just skim the bar. From the goal kick Trinity got going, but placed behind. From the ensuing goal kick Trinity were awarded a penalty through Roy James having handled the hall. Excite- ment was intense, and J. Lloyd Davies, who took the kick, sent against the crossbar, with the result that the ball was cleared amidst tre- mendous cheering. A melee ensued in front of the Borth goal, but the situation was once more saved by Lewis clearing, and no sooner had he thrown the ball out of danger than Tudor Thomas retaliated with a strong shot, which, hower, Lewis managed to hold. Play was then suspended for a while one of the visitors hav- ing been laid out. On resuming Borth attacked and White effected a clever save from James. A rally by Borth culminated in Lewis sending against the Borth custodian. Griffiths rushed forward, and netted the first goal of the match just before half time. Though Trinity were one up at half-time it could not be said that they had had the best of matters. Immediately on restarting Trinity again scored in the first run up through Ivor Ellis, who eieverly evaded sev- eral of his opponents. Borth played up with commendable vigour, and soon got on the ag- gressive. White cleared from Evans by con- ceding a corner. The resultant flag kick was placed behind. Harry Evans, from a difficult angle, sent in a terrific shot. The ball was practically over the line, but to make certain Jones rushed forward and sent the leather well into the net-goalkeeper and all. Trinity from the centre attacked, Griffiths missing an open goal. A dangerous rush by Borth was cleared by Parsons. Play was very fast, and Tom Richards after evading his opponents transfer- led to Jones who with a good shot beat White and thus equalised amidst tremendous cheering. The play of Borth was now brilliant to watch, and following the precept that nothing suc- ceeds likesuccess" they played with tremendous dash. Hardly had the cheers subsided than James landed the leather into the top corner of the net, and scored Xo. 3 for Borth. The cheers that followed were deafening, and from now to the end there was no holding Borth back. Tre- harne was unfortunately injured, and had to re. tire. Trinity made a rush for the Borth goal, but the defence was strong and James cleared. c, The first corner for Trinity soon followed, but nothing came of it. Treharne returned, and there were nine more minutes to play. but do what Trinity may they could not penetrate the de- fence of Borth and the whistle sounded with the score—Borth, 3 goals Trinity, 2. HM COMBINATION. WELSHPOOL DEFEAT WREXHAM. Welshpool again showed good form on Satur- 11 9 day when they earned two more points on the Welshpool enclosure at the expense of Wrex- ham. They entered the field at a disadvantage, having to play without Riddell. their capable centre-forward, who had missed his train, and the trainer, J. Evans, who has proved so useful to the club for many seasons past once again proved his capabilities and filled the vacancy created in the forward line. Although the play was not so good as on the previous Saturday when Xantwich were the visitors, the game all through was fast and interesting, and the Welsh pool team fully deserved to win. Judging by the score the victory would not appear to be a decisive one, but the splendid goalkeeping of Husbands saved the Wrexham citadel from dis- aster on more than one occasion. There were a good number of spectators present, and if the Welshpool team keep up their winning form, the Club bids fair to be in a good position fin- ancially before the end of the season. Wesley won the toss and defended the canal goal. After mid-field play the visitors were the first to press and Smith was at fault in putting the ball straight across his own goal. this chance for Wrexham was not utilised. Welshpool re- taliated. and Evans at once made a good run and centre, which Jones nearly converted, that player being cheered for a splendid attempt to score. Keeping up the pressure, Welshpool nearly opened the scoring a few minutes later, Williams skimming the bar with a flying shot after receiving a centre from the left wing. Off- side on the part of H. Evans spoiled a tempor- ary attack by the visitors ,and Husbands was called upon to save a shot from Wright from a free kick. Wrexham attacked through the med- ium of Roberts, and J. Evans just missed with a really excellent effort. Wesley punched out a shot. but Wrexham got very dangerous, and Mitchell came in the nick of time with a splen- did header, to save a centre from Evans. The "little man" shortly afterwards again cleared well Welshpool pressed and E. Evans missed a splen- did chance of opening the score, shooting over the bar after a mistake by one of the backs had let him through. After both ends had been vis- ited in turn, Hesketh fouled Williams near the penalty area. The kick was taken by Hum- phreys. who placed the ball splendidly, and the Wrexham goal had a miraculous escape. A few minutes later Williams scored the only goal of the match. The ball was crossed from the left wing, and Hesketh attempted to dribble Will- iams, who robbed him and sent the ball into the net with a splendid high shot well clear of Hus- bands. This success encouraged the homesters, who were Boon attacking again, and after a nice passing movement in which all the forwards participated. Wall sent in a splendid low shot which Husbands saved well. Shortly afterwards half-time arrived with the homesters leading by 1 goal to 0. Welshpool at once attacked on the re-start, and the ball was centred across the goal-mouth, J. Evans slipped at the critical moment, and Davies easily cleared. Jones tested Husbands, who was very safe, and Wrexham got away. Wesley saving a ground shot splendidly at the expense of a corner. This was badly placed, and was sent yards over the bar. Hesketh fouled Wiiliams, and the free-kick produced a most exciting scrimmage all the Welshpool for- wards charging Husbands at once, but the cus- todian managed to clear the ball. Another ex- citing scrimmage of practically the same nature happened shortly afterwards, and the home quintette experienced the hardest of hard lines in not scoring. Wrexham broke away, but Roberts failed to shoot when a good opportunity was given him, and from a subsequent attack Wesley saved well. Roberts shortly afterwards netted the ball, but lie was palpably offside. E. Evans tried to dash through, and he succeed- ed in forcing a corner, from which Humphreys shot behind. Wall was next prominent with two splendid centres, the last of which Williams put behind. After mid-field play, Wall again centred well and Williams shot against Mor- ris. Trevor Davies was disabled, but shortly resumed, and Welshpool pressed hotly. J. Evans, who was the most dangerous forward on the visiting side, went "on his own" but was robbed by Wright. T. Roberts was continually being pulled up for offside, but Welshpool were gradually getting more and more of the play, and from now to the end pressed almost con- tinuously. Wrexham were really dangerous on one occasion only. when Wesley saved splendid- ly from J. Evans. In the closing stages of the game the light became very bad. Welshpool kept on pressing, but could not add to their score, and the game ended in their third con- secutive victory by one goal to nil. Teams — Welshpool: Wesley; Wright and Smith: Hum- phreys, Trevor Davies, and Mitchell; Williams, E. Evans. Hugh Jones. J. Evans and Wall. Wrexham: Husbands; E. Davies and LI. Morris; Ivor Jones, A. Evans, and Hesketh; T. Roberts, H. Evans, J. Williams, W. Pike, and J. Evans. The referee was Mr A. Weston. Shrewsbury. FRTENDLY MATCHES. CHIRBURY v SXAILBEACH WHITE STARS The opening match of the season at Chirbury was played on Saturday when Snailbeach were the visitors. Chirbury won the toss, and play- ed with the wind and sun in their favour. Play was chiefly in midfield for a considerable time till Gornall was tripped by one of the Snail- beach backs, and from the free kick J. S. Mor- ris opened the scoring. Nothing further result- ed till half-time when the home team led by one goal to nothing. On resuming the play was at p first pretty open, but Snailbeach afterwarcIs had rather the most of the game, and Oliver equal- ised with a good1 shot. A little later Neill mis- judged an easy shot from T. J. Edwards, and afterwards from a scrimmage J. S. Morris accidentaJly put the ball through his own goal, and a poor game ended in the score 3—1 in fav- our of Snailbeach. Teams:—Chirbury: J. J. Neill; J. H. Echalaz and J. S. Morris; H. Owen. A. C. Edwards, and E. Whittall; Ainze, E. Lewis, W. H. Gornall, J. Parkes, and J. D. Whittingham. Snailbeach A. Edwards T. Bevan and J. C. Roberts E. Gun dry, A. Hotch- kiss, and C. Jones R. Edwards. H. Butler, T. J. Edwards, Oliver and J. W. Wawson. The referee was Mr W. R. Shaw.

GOLFIAN A. [BY HAZARD."] Formerly golf, like most other games, hid its prescribed season, but now matters are very different and, hot or cold, sunshine or rain. the pastime is indulged in all the year round. No weather seems to daunt the enthusiasm of the present-day golfer and the climatic con- ditions must be exceptionally severe to interfere seriously with the game. And what an advan- tage this is may be soon recognised. Not every business man can take his annual holiday in the three summer months; in fact there are numbers who cannot get right away from the ties of work until autumn has well set in, or who from various reasons have to vacate in v inter or early spring. Then again, the am- a :.eur in the front rank, like the professional, n ust always be in touch with his clubs if lie wishes to ktep up a satisfactory standard. Those who have not experienced the charm of the delightful glow of a round on the links on a Sf arp winter's day are to be sympathised with. Referring to my remarks last week about the origin of golf being wrapped up in the mysteries of the far distant ages. I am confirmed therein by a contemporary writer who gravely informs us that the Emperor Nero was in the middle of a friendly round when the news was brought to him that Rome was burning. [Nevertheless he we .at on playing. The same scribe goes on to say that it is supposed that Hercules was the first to form a club. Newtown are to be congratulated on their choice of a professional, according to what one hears from the members. Ernest Lewis came from the Ilfracombe club. and holds the rseoid of that course, his best scores being 75 for 18, and 34 for 9. Being quitoe young, we trust ther is a great future in store for him. I would also like to take this opportunity of giving the Club the utmost credit of knowing whom to choose for their chief officials. Messrs W. Watkins as president, Sydney Price Powell as captain, and Geo. Thomas as hon secretary. form an ideal trio as a guarantee that the pros- perity and efficiency of the Club will stand as high as ever. There are now 88 members, and various competitions are being heid during the last week of every month, a sure sign that sum- mer or winner the Newtown Golf Club contin- ues to flourish. Matches are being arranged with Oswestry, Welshpool, Towyn, Machynlleth, Llanidloes, and Llandrindod. Llanidloes, and Llandrindod. I am indebted to the courtesy of Mr R. B. Yates for most of the following details, re the Towyn Club, of which he is the hoil sec. The course of 18 holes was opened in 1904, and has a length of 5,500 yards. The greens, averaging 24 yards square, are excellent and many of the bunikers and hazards are natural sand dunes. The shortest hole is 45 and the longest 470 "ard-s. At present it is more of a summer tha' win- ter course, as some of the holes are bdow the tide level of the estuary. The Committee has now however, completed some drainage works, which will greatly improve matters in this res- pect. There are over 150 members, and the fees are one guinea entrance and one guinea yearly sub- scription—ladies and boys under 15 paying half while for country members outside a four mile limit there is no entrance fee. Visitors pay 2s. per day, 7s. 6d. for one week, and 21s. per month with graduated reductions for two or three weeks and for ladies and children under 15. The records for the course are—71 by S. Pearson, professional, and 77 by J. Laurie, amateur. There is a good club house with a permanent caretaker, and lunch or tea can al- ways be had. The course is one mile distant from Towyn railway station, and is most pic- turesquely situated. It would be difficult to locat.e, a more suitable course for beginners and moderate players owing to the great width of ground covered. There is no fear of crossing or accident from bad shots, and plenty of room to learn the game without interfering with players. The present professional, G. Gadd, of Malvern, has done the round in 73. On Thursday last a most interesting and en- joyable game was played between teams of Welshpool and Newtown on the former links. Owing to the inability of Dr Stevenson to ac- company them the visitors turned up one man short. The contest ended in a most even draw of three wins, three losses, and one tie. Of the Newtown players, Messrs S. P. Powell (captain) and W. E. Prvoe-Jones must have played re- markably well to beat the two home cracks. The full results were as follows:—H. Harper beat, G. Astley, W. C. Peppe- beat, G. Thomas, J. A. Lane beat D. H. Lewis, W. J. Holland tied with J. A. Jones, S. P. Powell beat Capt Ottlev, W. E. Pryce-Jones beat Capt Westbv, C. W. Norton beat Colonel Twyford The visitors warmly expressed their delight at the good qualities of the Welshpool links, and their admiration that so much had been done in such a short period to make the club a great success.

OLD-AGE PENSIONS IN MONT- GOMERYSHIRE. A MACHYNLLETH MAN THE FIRST PENSIONER. The first meeting of the sub-committees ap- pointed for the administration of the Old Age Pensions Act in Montgomeryshire was held at the Machynlleth Police Station on Thursday, when there were present Mr Richard Rees, J.P.. Colonel Pryce-Jones, the Rev D. H. Hughes, Messrs Daniel Howell and Evans Rob- erts, with Mr J. E. Tomley (clerk) and Mr S. R. Aldcock (pension officer).. A letter was read from Captain Mytton regretting his inability to be present on account of a meeting of the Llan- fyllin Rural District Council. On the motion of Colonel Pryce-Jones, seconded by the Rev D. H. Hughes. Mr R. Rees was appointed chair- man of the committee, and it was resolved that the quorum of the committee should be three. The claims for pensions, of which there were 42, were then proceeded with, and the first to be considered was that of John Humphreys, of Forge, Machynlleth, whose age was set down as 82. This claim was recommended by the pen- sion officer for allowance at the full rate of 5s. per week. The committee adopted the recom- mendation, and Mr Humphreys is therefore the first aid-age pensioner in the county. Amongst the succeeding casos the first married couple to be allowed pensions in Montgomeryshire, viz., Rees Evans and Mary Evans, of Fronheulocr Penegoes, who were both allowed the full 56. weekly. Out of the 42 cases, 35 were granted 5s. per week. two 4s., and one Is. Four cases were deferred, one on account of relief, and three for means in excess of the schedule C31 10s. per year. Mr Ho we lis proposed, Mr Roberts seconded, and it was agreed that notices should be sent out with each grant informing the pensioner that the pension officer has been instructed to bring before the sub-committee any case of im- proper use of the pensions granted. It was re- solved, on the motion of Colonel Pryce-Jones, seconded by Mr Roberts, that the committee express its appreciation of the excellent manner in which the various claims had veen investi- gated by the pension officer. The clerk was authorised to communicate a resume of the business done to the Press, and the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to Mr Rees foi his able conduct in the chair.

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MACHYNLLETH. LITERARY AND DKBATING SOCIETY. — At the weekly meeting of the MaenErwyn Literary and Debai intr Society lttst night an inr¡-,re'ting I, cture wan delivered by tl,e R v R Morris, M.A., B.D., Doluelley, on Syifeiiiir Ffydd." PKRSONAL — H.R.H. Priuce Fruuci-" of Teck, who has been the guest of Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest: at the. Pias, for the past week, left MacbvullBth by the nine train yesterday morning in a special saloon for London DISORDERLY KEHAVIOUR.—At the Police Station on Monday morning, before Dr. Daviea and Mr Edward llees, Teresa Carrol, hailing from Wariing- lon, was charged at the instance of P.O. Williams, with having been drunk and disorderly on the pre- vious Saturday evening. Defendant and her hus- band had been in the town all day on Saturday, creating a great deal of disturbance, bur. the latter sought refuge at the Workhouse. The defendant was discharged on the undei s'andiog that ebe and hel husband left the town forthwith. URBAN COUNCIL CLKRKSHIP. Mr Henry Lewis presided at a special meeting of the Council held on Thursday. There were present Lord Herbert Vnne-Teropeat, Messrs J. Pugh, R Gillatt, E. Humphreys, R. H. Jones, E. Jones, T. Parsons, J. M. Breese, D. Smith, J. Micah and Dr Williams.- I; was decided to invite applications for the office of Clerk to the Council, at a salary of £50, the appointment to be made at the next meeting.— Lard Herbert Vane-Tempest reported that the directors of the Cambrian Railways Company had inspected the bridge over the main road, and that provision would be made to pievent watei percol- ating on to the road. Peremptory instructions had been given that no engine should be allowed to t-tand on the bridge. PLAS HOUNDS.— The Plas Machyndeth pack turned cut on Friday, at Rhiwlwyien, when H.R.H. Prince Fraucis of Teck was present. There were also present. Dr Davits, J.P., Mr Richard Gillart, J.P and Mr Matson. The weather was perfect and hares were plentiful. The Prince seemed delighted with he scenery t-acl spoke of it in glowing terms. The first hare caused a run of three-qnarters of an hour and i ne second caused an hour's rnn. After a desperate struggle the third hare which caused a ruu oi two hcurs suc- ceeded in battling the ho nds MARRIAGK.— I he marriage was solemnised at the T;thernacle Chapel on Wednesday morning be- tween Mr John Jones, Pentn,h,'dy" street and Miss Mary Ellen Morgan, d>. ughter of Mrs Morgan, formerly of Caepoeth, U well •, garreg, hut, now of Wesley an terrace Thu ceremony was performed by tIe Rev Jacob Pritchard. Tyeerrig. The bride, w- o was given away by Mr Pierce Ellis (of Mr David Gil lart's office), was attended by Miss Muggie Evans as bridesmaid. The duties of best maf were undertaken by Mr Richard Jones. After the ceremony the party repaired to the residence of the bride's mother where a was held. THE MALE VOICE CHOIR HONOURKD. — Ac the special request of Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest the Hale Voice Choir and the Mixed Choir, of which Mr J. 0 Williams is conductor visited the Plas on Wednesday evening and sang before fcl.R.H. Prince Francis of Teck who for the past week has been the guest of Lord Herbert. The aingers and others assembled in large numbers and considerable inter- est was centred in the event. The choir gave excellent renderings of the following test pieces with which they have been so successful in the past: Y Pererinion," Croesir aritl," Destruc- tion of G')z). and the tune Trc'en." God i-ave the King" and "Hen Wind Fy Nhadau" were also sung, the solos being given by Mr John Lumley and Mr U. R Humphreys respectively. At the close Lord Herbert, heartiiv thanked the conductor and choirs for their excellent treat once more. The Prince also thanked the chain, and in doing so he said that music hath its charms," at d that was proved by the excellent singing he had heard that evening. He would leave on Fri- day with good imprest-ions of the beautiful singiDg and he would also see H.R.H. the Prince cf Wales aud would tell him how he had enjoyed it (hear, hear). Mr Richard Gillart, J.P on behalf of the conductor and choirs, thanked His Highness and Lord Herbert for the honour bestowed upon them. REGULAR ATTENDANCE. — Susannah Thomas, daughter of Mr Grif Thomas, engine driver, on the Cambrian Railways, has been awarded a silver watch for six years' regular attendance in the Council School. This is the second daughter to gain the merit, the first having attended ten years, all but one day. At the Council School on Friday afternoon week, the presentation of watches was made to Idwal Thomas and Susannah Thomas for five year's unbroken attendance. All the children of the school, numbering about 300, with the head- master and staff, were present to witness the cere. mony, The Rev D. H. Hughes, chairman of the Boaid of Managers, presided, and there were also present the following managers Messr-f T R. Mor- gan, E. Breeze, and W. M. Jones, all of whom ad. dressed the children briefly. The presentation was made by Mrs Davies, Royal House, in her capacity as one of the members of the County Education Committee.— Dr. D. O. Davies, in addressing the meeting, said that after examining some of the children in the school he was pleased to bear wit- ness to their clean, wholesome, and healthy condi- tion. He felt sure that they would compare favourably in that respect with any school children in the kingdom. The meeting was also addressed by Mr Richard Rees, and at intervals the children sang pretty school songs. Votes of thanks to the Chairman ana also to Mrs Davies were passed. LLANGURIG. CLOCHFAIN EISTEDDFOD.—It has been resolved to hold an eisteddfod next year. It is interesting to recall that the last that took place at Llan- gurig on the 8th and 9th June, 1881. From a musical, literary, and also from a financial point of view, this was a great Eneecsg. Among the eminent men who took part in it weie the late Tanymatiau Ceireiog, Ellis Wyn O'Wyrfai, Morien, Y-llail Eos Morlais, Idris Fychan, Vicola, Llinon Y De (afterwards Mrs Glanffrwd Thomas) and Mr David Jenkins, Mus. Doc., Aberystwyth. There was a balance in hand at the time of about X46 and this with interest has reached the hand- some sum of over £70, It was the expressed desire, at the time, of the late Charles Lloyd, K.S G. (the only contributor), that the balance should go towards holding another eisteddfod. This it has been arranged, will be held next August and a very strong committee has been formed. Prizes to the amount fit El20 will be offered, and we understand that at least 50 guineas will be given for the chief choral competition alone. A very large number of ladies and gentlemen have promised their support, and with united effort no doubt the whole affair will again be a gteat success. Mr G. L. B. Evans, Maescurig, and Mr T. E. Evans, Llwynyrhydod, are the joint secretaries. CAERSWS. ROOT COMPETITION.-An interesting competition took place last week in this district. Messrs Crone and Taylor, St Helens, manufacturers of Blood and Bone manures, offered prizes through their agent, Mr D. K. Thomas, for the best two acres of swedes grown with their manures. The judges, Messrs E. Wilson and Thos. Rowlands, visited the various fields in the parishes of Penstrowed, Llandinam, fl[)n Llanwnog, and found excellent lots of roots for inspection. The first prize, a handsome oase of jutlery, was awarded to Messrs J. and R. PhillipR, Llwynybrain. The second prize, a silver teapot [given by the agent), was awarded to Messrs J. ind D. Francis, Tymawr, Penstrowed. The judges remarked that the whole of the fields inspected were very good, and under splendid cultivation. [toots in the fields measured from 25 to 27 inches n circumference.

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BEST KKPT C A M B I; IA N .STATIONS. For several years past the directors of the Cambrian Railways Company have offered an- nual premiums for the best kept stations to their agents, particular attention being paid to the general cleanliness of the platform and buildings and attractive appearance of the gar- dens, and the annual inspection which took place recently has resulted in the following pre- miums being awarded: -1st, E3, to Mr Pryce, Three Cocks; 2nd, E2 10s., to Mr J. George, Barmouth Junction 3rd, £ 2, to Mr E. Barrett, Welshampton 4th, El 10s., to Mr C W. Davies. Pantydwr. Similar inducements are offered to the men in charge of the signal cabins, and the first premium for this year has been given to Signalman W. Ellis, Dovey Junction. Premiums are also paid to the men in charge of the Com- pany's horses and stables, and Driver J. Kenny, Pwllheli. hoards the list of this year's prize- winners, being entitled to a premium of £ 2.

THK MONTH I" THE GARDKN. At this time of year, when garden soil is eith- er dug or trenched, it is the custom to bury all the weeds by turning them in as digging pro- ceeds. In the case of annual weeds this plan answers so long as the plants are not in seed, but to bury seeds in winter is to bring them up to the surface next time the soil is turned over and a crop of weeds follows, to the astonish- ment of the thoughtless, who wonder where the seeds come from. The wise course therefore is to go over the ground first and pull up or shave off with a hoe or spade all seed-bearing weeds. Where seeds have perished, but were known to have seeded, the surface soil should be skimmed off and put on the rubbish fire. The burning of the surface soil is not only a certain means of eradicating weeds that are perpetuated by their seeds, but it also serves to get rid of fungoid and insect pests which might be hibernating in the top inch or so of soil. Severe frost may ap- pear to have killed off all the weeds, but it does not hurt the seeds, and therefore it pays to make certain of them by burning the soil that contains them. Asparagus beds should be cut down and cov- ered with manure and decayed leaf loam, but if damp is feared some clean soil will be sufficient; then some short manure may be forked in be- tween the lines before the growth commences in spring. Beet should now be dug up and placed beyond reach of frost. Do not bruise the roots, or they are likely to be deficient in colour. Twist off the leaves with the hands if cut off the crowns will be injured. In storing them they should be so placed that they can be maintained some- what damp else they will become shrivelled and stringy when cooked, for which reason open ground clamping is desirable. Celery which has continued to grow, even though earthed up, beyond its wont, bids fair to become dry at the roots. Where practicable it will be well to give the semi-trench at the base of the mounds a good watering. Where green leaves arise freely above the mounds pack up more soil, even though it is necessary to add more mould to the mounds from the base up- wards. because if the leaves are unduly exposed to sharp frosts they will decay, and the hearts of the sticks1 will be ruined. When rows have to be blanched the soil at the apices of the mounds must be pressed against the tops of the leaves in such manner as to exclude air and light. Cabbage plants, if not already in. should now be planted for next summer's crop, and a few young lettuce may be planted out to stand the winter. Leeks are best earthed up a little, as they will continue to grow in mild weather, and the soil will blanch the thick stems. Clear away the dead leaves and stalks of rhubarb and protect from frost by covering the crowns with manure. Tomatoes under glass that are being grown for fruiting during the winter will have set near- ly all the fruit they are likely to this year, so the points may be pinched out beyond the last formed truss, all side shoots removed, and the foliage be shortened moderately also but not to the extent that is often necessary during the summer. Maintain a genial atmosphere, and give them a fair amount of water and weak liquid manure, and they will afford some nice gatherings presently. The plants from the seed f, sown in August ought to be resting now in a comparatively cool house, with only enough water to keep them fresh and growing. All fruit tree planting should now be finished as early as possible, so as to give the roots time to make a little growth in the new soil. The free use of turfy loam (where it can be got) will produce an even growth fruitfulness, and a healthy appearance. Where the whole ground cannot, be trenched for young trees a good sized hole should be taken out and filled with prepar- ed soil that the roots can work in for a season or two without reaching the side. When fruit tree planting has to be done in damp places the roots should be kept well up on the surface. Strawberries are go-ahead plants, and it is quite extraordinary the great amount of growth they make during the season. They grow on till the last, and at the present time there are a lot. of superfluous young plants on all the older stools. Go over all the beds and cwrefullv up- root every weed and all plants, excepting those that form the fruit-bearers. If these are old there may be a cluster of crowns, but if only planted this season there will be only one crown. The success1 of bulbs out-of-doors depends to a very great extent on the preparation of the soil previous to planting. All who are observ- ant know that bulbs produce their roots at the bottom, and their disposition is to penetrate. When they can do this freely they will soon be- come established and push ahead in all ways but if the subsoil is stiff and hard and the roots' cannot go down. but have to push to the sides, the display will be deficient. What they all re- quire is a well-worked soil to go down into. and before planting is attempted he unfailing in forking up the soil to a depth of one foot or more. It is under them, too. that they should find the manure, as it is in poor, hard bottoms that they come weakly and are deficient in size, colour, fragrance, and general attractions. Never try to save labour in planting, and dig the subsoil thoroughly. ° Hyacinths that were put. in glasses of water and placed in some dark spot should be looked over, and if found with good long roots and their crowns a little started should be brought gradually to the light. If the water is fresh do not change it, but keep just up to the base of ne' the bulb. Should the water, however, have a bad smell and the roots a slimy appearance, give fresh rain water every second day until the roots become healthy. Put a small piece of wood charcoal in the glass. Plant roses, exposing their roots to cold winds for as short a time as possible. Give rose beds a mulching of rich manure and protect tea roses. Christmas tea roses are worthy of more extensive cultivation. They flower at a time when flowers- are scarce, and during the festive season when anything in the way of a flower is appreciated. With but little care these plants will continue to flower through the whole win- ter if it is moderately mild. and should the weather prove severe the protection of a frame or hand glass will ensure a supply of fine large pure white blossoms from now until the early part of March. These plants may be increased in early spring by dividing large roots into mod- eratety-sized pieces, then planting them out singly, where they should be allowed to remain for a good number of years. A matter in which many are now interesting themselves is the b saving of geranium and other 1 plants that have been occupying the flower beds during he summer. It is important that the ( plants be secured before thev are injured by f frost, as if nipped and the ends of the shoots 1 are soft and decayed their existing through the winter will be doubtful. Decay once started is apt to increase, and it will always give trouble. i Where the roots can be dug up with a small ball of earth attached retain this. Many will, how- ever, be void of soil, and where the roots are !ong and sprawling they should be neatly cut 1 back into compact form. The long tops should also be shortened considerably, but the smaller ones should not be touched.. Pick off all dead leaves and some of the larger ones that air may be admitted freely to the wood to harden and preserve it. All the trimming should be done as the plants are taken up; then go on with the potting or boxing, afterwards store in cellar, garret, kitchen, greenhouse, frame, or other place where frost is excluded and damp avoided