The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

FOOTBALL NOTES. [BY VETF.P.AN."] Rarely has it been my lot to witness a better fought and more pleasantly contested game than that at Machynlleth on Saturday. The teams were very evenly matched, equally determined, and almost equally skilful, and the result was a game it did one's heart good to witness. The players though desperately determined, neyer for a moment forgot that they were sportsmen* and gentlemen, and I envied Mr T H Edwards, the genial and capable referee, hip very pleasant task. Not one bit of foul piay marred the whole game. Of course there were a few—a very few too-cases of handlinc, pushing, &c, but, these were nothing. The day was not an ideal one for football as there was a slight drizzling rain ail day, but it did not materially in- terfere with the game; which began in a sensational manner. Almost from the kick-off the Machynlleth forwards raced away for Hartley, the Shrews- bury Railway team's goalkeeper, had to ki„-k out to save and gave a corner. Billy Vaughan, who really was in champion form all through, placed the ball so correctly in the month of got! that it was easily netted. This was after little more than a minute's play. and the success put any amount of life into the play of the homesters. It should be stated that Machynlleth won the toss, and had the advantage of a fairly strong wind. Winning the toss no doubt went a long way towards winning the game, but pluck and stamina went further. Even play followed, and twice or three times the Shrews- bury men got up near goal after really fine and beautiful play, and only grand defence and mngni- ficent goalkesping prevented them scoring. The home boys took almost full advantage of the wind, and pnr gre^t pres'mr" on the Shrewsbury defence. I say ''almost. full a advisedly, for fre- quently the passed back wards » ud forwards* «cro«s goal, when with the wind behind them. thev should hiive "ripperi her in" with long and fairly long shots So the aiune went on, first one si !e and fiien the other becoming dangerous till at last voting Yaughan again got on the trot and fir.ished np with a lovely sprint with an equally good centre. The bait was met by Dick Hughes who scored good a goal as I have eee-i for some time. Although the homesters often came near scoring and in fac the right winy should have scored at lea-it one*- easily, nothing further was done up to hair-time. It \Va < mewrally felt by the supporters of the Mr«»hyo!leth team that they had a sultry time coming on as two -,oals lead was notenongh against such a smart lot as the Railway team. The home- sters did net as I said before take full advantage of the wind on they should have led by nt least thiee g'ale. Against the wind the Shrewsbury men had played" an almost perfect game. the defence being sound and vigorous while the forward play was exceedingly pretty and effective, th&y kept the ball well down and went for goal with clean short passing which was delightful to wit- ne3S. On changing ends, we all thought there would be a change of fortune, and there was too, though not, so soon as we expected. The homestet s actually were the first to nttack and came near scoring but they were driven back and very good play by the whole of the forwards ended in a goal for Shrewsbury. All over now thought the wise ones, and indeed I was one of them, but the plucky little countrymen of Owen Glendwr were not yet done with. Led on by the brilliant Billy Vaughan and the other useful and dashing forwards the ball was actually kept np the field and at last from a foul, Humphreys, I think it was, put the finishing touch to the call and Machynlleth were again two goals ahead. It was noticed now that the hard play of Shrewsbury coupled with this disaster had told its tale. They were a well beaten team and for the rest of the game lacked the life which had hitherto characterised their play. Though they often got down the field at no time did they actually become very dangerous. and when the whistle blew Machynlleth were hailed with loud shouts as victors of a really good game. Now as to the players. The defeated played a sterling and pretty game and had a capital look in till the third goal was scored against them. The featnre of their play was the skill and speed of the outside right. His management of the ball was that of a master-it was neat and effective. The inside left was equally scientific, and he and his partner did very fine work in the first half. The whole eleven played well to a man and a little luck might easily have altered the result. Playing so hard as they did in the first half took a lot out of them, and they were not in good enough condition to take advantage of the wind in the second half. Though defeated they were anything but disgraced and to their credit be it said they took their defeat like thorough sportsmen. A more gentlemanly lot of fellows never stepped on a football field, and in their gentlemanly play and conduct they set a good example which many teams might with advantage copy. This was their first defeat and among their victories are the Singleton and Cole's team. The winners thoroughly deserved their victory-it was well earned and not by the kick-and-rush husiness, but downright good skilful play. They have evi- dently learnt their business well from such master hands as the Rev D T Hughes, Dr A 0 Davies, and other enthusiasts, and are a really smart little team in every way. This is the more surprising as they have had very few chances of playing in good matches and practising against good team. Their conduct on the field was admirable, and here, too, I can honestly compliment the spectators on their behaviour, and I only wish there had been more present to witness this pleasant game The most religious and delicately-minded person need not have been afraid of patronising it. There was nothing to shock anyone, but everything to admire and do good. The feature of the Macbvn- lleth play was the brilliant exhibition of Vaughan and the goalkeeping of Morgan. Both were per. fect in their way. Billy Vaughan-though lacking the nice touches of Cameron, the Shrewsbury out- side right-equalled him in speed and far excelled him in pertinacity. He never tired. His runs and centres should have produced at least two more goals. I could not help thinking of his namesakes, Jimmy and Jacky Yaughan when at their best Though only 17 years of age his play was equal to that of any local player at his best, and the Selec- tion Committee could do worse than give him a trial frr International honours. The goalkeeper saved some stingers in fine workmanlike style, though I believe it was his first appearance be. tween the posts for Machynlleth. The right wing pair did good work, though they ere not so effective as when I saw them play last. The in. side left and centre fed Vaughan most unselfishly and worked hard. The halves and backs never relaxed their efforts for a moment and much of the credit for saving the game is due to them. I enjoyed the game so much that I must say, in the words of a great poet, May I be there to see when next they meet." I trust my Machynlleth friend and scribe will not think I am poaching in the classic line. By their victory over Whittington on Saturday, Oswestry Reserve enter the third round of the Welsh Junior Cup tie competition. A high wind prevailed which considerably interfered with the s>hoorir>g, still, a very good game was witnessed. The Villagers are a level lot of players, and run their more experienced opponents somewhat closelv —the final result being 2 toO in favour of Oswestry, who scored a goal i" each half, Payne and H;s the outside men possess a good turn of speed, but their shooting was not accurate enongh, -and Emery, Davies or Powell cleared when the ball came their way. They certainly should have scored, as a couple of good openings were missed. The Reserve, who held the upper hand all through showed decided improvement in their play, and at times the combination was very good, and they went for all they were worth. The same fault, however, lay with them as the visitors. Often they shot badlv -or passed injudiciously in front of goal. Thev •might with great advantage go in for more shoot- ing practice, and now their chance for the Shrop- shire Junior Cup has gone they should go in and make a bo:d bid for the Welsh. Watkins was the beat of the forwards, his shooting at times being very good. R Morris at half-back was excellent, hia tackling bothered the visitor's right-wing, and twice he put in splendid shots at goal which Grindley had some difficulties in clearing. Here I may say when nearly all the attacking players are round goal a half-back should shoot into goal and not give the ball to his forwards, as they cannot hope to score when the goal is packed. When a ball is placed in front of goal there is alwavs a chance of somebody heading or kicking it through. Denny and Marshall often proved stumbling blocks and di(i very good wort. There is a very good trait in the character of Marshal! which often .causes spectators amusement. When there is a fray he does not join in indiscreetly but acts the part of peacemaker. This he did on Saturday. The backs, though Saturday's weather was just the sort <o cause backs to make mistakes, us,-si much good judgment in relation to the force of wind and made no mistakes. Emery is cool and kicks hard, while D Davies, though property a forward, did exceed- ingly well as a full back. Powell had not much to <io but what shots he had to deal with he claared properly. The Reserves have in recent matches been out of form, and I trust the improvement shown in this match will continue. Llanfyllin were sadly out-classed by Ellesmere, ;and how can they help it poor fellows ? All the practice they get is against veiy moderate teams, ud there is not much even of this. About the best thing the Oswestry XI Lave done this year is the defeat of Bangor on Saturday, and at Bangor, too. Though Oswestry had the advan- tage of a very strong wind in the first half they oulv found the net once, and at half-time the scor- ing was 1 to C in favour of Oswestry. With the wind behind them the homesteis made things very warm for the United, but, like thorough plucky sportsmen, they roie to the occasion, and actually did better against the wind than with it. Each side scored twice in this half, so Oswestry won by the narrow margin of a goal. Another match of this stamp was paived a: Ruabon between the Druids and lion B.vlgy. Playing with the wind. the Druids le i at. she inser- val by only 2 to 1. Against the wind they did pvc;, better, as thoy scored twice and pi even'ed Iron Bridge scoring at all. ttoose was in a great 1I1".t- sure responsible for this latter part as his nstirg and kicking can well be describe:! as u mights." In the Staffordshire Cup final tic on Monday be- tween Stoke and Wolverhampton Wanderers, when the latte-i won by 3 to 1, the only goal scored by Stoke was netted by Mart Watkins, late of OsweHn United. e

THE COMBINATION. P. W. L. D. F. A. PTS. I Goals. Wrexham 10 6 2 2 26 9 14 Oswestry United 8 5 2 1 25 10 11 Chirk 7 4 2. 2 22 12 11 Bangor 8 5 1 1 20 15 11 Hudson's 11 4 5 2 20 26 10 Tranmere Rovers. 10 3 4 o 14 15 9 Rhyl » 5 3 1 1 1G 8 7 Buckley Victoria. 8 3 4 1 15 17 7 White Star Wand. 6 2 2 2 11 14 fi Birkenhead 7 2 "5 0 10 18 4 Warrington 9 1 6 2 9 2S 4 Newton-le-Willows 9 1 6 2 14 30 4 -+--

FOOTIALL AT =lACaYSLLETH. [By D. T. IT ] Ileigho Here we are once more! Landed II;. 0(1,. feet hid lime, too! Weh«ve i,a,i a lew ia-ej lately, aid liUlt drubbing at A'.eryai wvi h made us tquirat uncomfortably, and our appetites were not improved 1101' our hopes cherished by t'i T ,tcu!¡(1 star-gazer which wr. recei/ed between the eyes at the hands t»l Towyn— but all's well that e'd8 \'I"ell "-awi we are ,.lI, 0[, []Iort: to take ollr breath and smiie. Wo at Machynlleth aveexpeti ei.eeti a couple of croppers of late, wLLh were not at all to our palate. Last Saturday we made the proud Salopians lick the du:>t'' to the tune of three goals to one. I hope they like the taste of the green meadows of the peaceful flowing Covey. The men of Salop played a hard, resolute, aentle- mauly and scientific game, but the lads of Magloii;, went■ on, better and wore their more sturdy and waigbty opponents (,I"r e'ean, i, L, i 1, then, was hardly a kick left in them 'hen the whistle went to thp relief of both sides. The weather was bad, the ground was bad, so that a certain amount of muscle and wind was most necessary. When we saw the size of the Severn men our little lads began to quake and hake, and to wish themselves out ot it. There was nothing for it but to face the music. Mr T H Edwards, of Aber- ystwyth, had charge of the whistle, the homesters h?d a strong w;nd on their side. but before one could sty I- Jack Robinson," the Salop Heavy Bri- gade were threading their way through the opposing halves and backs and looked very dangerous. Fur- tunately this did not last long. The homesters soon let the visitors perceive that they were not infants at the game, and in about fifteen minutes the leather was nicely centred from the left, and between Bob Humphreys and Dick Hughes it was rushed into the net. Ere long several shavers were sent in from the left, where little Biliy Vaughan v,-is defining circles around his opponents. The unsafe kicking of sturdy old Owen Morris caused much anxiety—but if. seems that the boots he had < n were more like dancing slippers than football shoes. He changed them at half-time and was his real old self for the rest of the game. The homesters were now pressing hard. and goal number two came from the toe of Dick Hughes, who was zealously watched. Half-time: Two—Nil. With a strong wind at their backs-it was feared that the Salopians would score at least half-a-dozen. From the re-start, they rushed down with a ven- geance—and number one came for Shrewsbury. This was bad, but the home lads, cheered lustily by their supporters, pulled themselves together, set their teeth hard—and went at it in grim earnest. It was now that we had a taste of the fine staying powers and dash of our little light brigade. They revelled in the mud and made rings round their opponents, although it was very hard to keep the ball near the ground. Corner followed corner ^or Shrewsbary and things looked shaky for the home- sters, and when the last corner came I trudged towards the dit door-fearing the result—but I turned round and saw our boys scamping up the field against the wind like young hares-little Billy Vaughan tricking his opponehts time after time- he swung the bail across to the right.-it came back to the centre, and Bob tltimptirevii-wiio was playing a superb game—banged it iuto the net. From now on the homesters pressed hard and deserved to score. It was a very good game and the bette" team won on account of their staying powers, pluck and dash. Morgan aid splendidly in goal—Willie Evans was sound as a rock-the halves worked hard every one of them-whrle Bob Humphreys and Billy Yaughan were the best for- wards on the field.

FRIENDLY MATCHES. TOWYN COUNTY SCHOOL V. U.C.W. RESERVE.— These teams met on the ground of the first-named club on Saturday. The game wa. evenly contested throughout and closed with honours easv, the score reading: Towyn School, lgoal; U.C.W. Reserve, 1 goal. R. W.W. V LLA.NDI.NAm.-On Saturday the R.W.W. journeyed to Liaudinam to play the return match, and it was looked forward to with very great interest. Teddy Davies won the toss, but there was a cross-wind blowing when Hamer started the leather rolling for Llandinam who came with a ruch and kept the Warehouse defence busy for a time, till they in turn settled down to some nice play, and the ball was soon at the other end, the home defence having plenty of work to do, and eventually was beaten after about 18 minutes' play by a beautiful shot from Little. The Warehouse still continued the pressure but could not add to the score, so the interval arrived with the R.W.W. leading by one to none. Ou starting the second half the game was fiercely contested for some time and after 28 minutes' play J Rees increased the lead with a pretty 6hot. Llandinam tried hard to score but failed owing to the visitors' defVuce, and the gauie ended two to rune in favour of the visitors.

COMBINATION. HUDSON'S v BUCKLEY. At Liverpool, the homesters winning by thre goals to two. TRANMERE ROVERS V CRIF.K.-Tie meeting resiilced in it li.-It'.v )f two goals etoli. WREXHAM v WA:{RI>GTO.—At Wrexham, when the Welshmen won easily by five goals to nil. BANGOR V OSWESTRY.— Oswestry made the long journey to Bangor on Saturday, and immensely pleased their supporters by coming home victorious. The team is to be congratulated on the win as Bangor are no mean opponents). The match was played in boi-terous weatt.er. The visitors played a go game and le,l by a goal to nothing at half- time. The second half was most exciting. Both teams scored twice, and Oswestry won by three goals to two.

ST. MARTIN'S CUP COMPETITION. The draw for the first round rrsuhed as follows: Nor-hern division: Wrexham Rese-ve v Hroogh- ton A Team (referee, Mr Arthur Thomas, Rhosy- rnedre) B rough ton Uniied v 11. W. P. (r-feree, Mr G O Postle) Wrexham Victoria v Adwy (referee, Mr J Cntland). Southern division St Martin's v Llangollen United (referee, Mr E J Pricchard, Wrexham), llnabon Albion v Oswestrv Reserve (referee, Mr Ha.inabv, Wrexham), Chirk Reserve v Druids Reserve (Mr Joseph Williams, Oswestrv). The ties are to be played off on or before January 1st. — «. ——

FOOTBALL FIXTURES. The matches are played on the ground of the first-mentioned club. DECEMBER. 26 Weishpool v Ellesmere JANUARY. 5 Royal Welsh Warehouse v Welshpool MARCH. 24 Welshpool v Aberystwyth OSWESTRY F.C. FIXTURES. December 15 Welsh Cup Third Rouud Home 26 Buckley Home » 29 Birkenhead Away January 5 Tranmere Rovers Away 12 Chirk Home si 19 Welsh Cup 4th Round. ——— i) 26 White Star Waidei-er- Home February 2 Chirk Away » 9 Buckley Away » 23 Welsh Cnp Semi-final. March 2 White Star Wanderers Away 9 Welsh Cii,) ——— 23 Tranmere Rovers Home 30 Rhyl Away A p r i I 6 Warrington Home 3 Wt-Ih Cnp Filial ———! >1 13 Rhyl Home » 20 Warrington Away

SUICIDE NEAR WELSHPOOL. INQUEST. Thr inquest was held on Saturday, before the District Coroner (Mr E Maurice Jones) at the house of the deceased, Hem Cottage, Fordeu. Mr Robert Roberts was foreman of the jury. Mary Jones, Ft,)n, F.,rden, mother in-law of the deceased, said the latter was 41 years of age and the mother of nine children. In consequence of infor- mation received, witness came to Hem Cottage about 7 30 on Thursday evening, and found her son, two women and the deceased in the house. Her daughter-in-law was then on the bed and died directly after witness entered the'room. The deceased who had never enjoyed good health, had been in the habit of going to the Dispensary at Welshpool. The last visit she paid to the Dispensary was a fortnight ago when she received some medicina from the doctor, who tolo withess that deceased was in a weak state. Witness knew that deceased had been in low spirits for some time. George Hamer, bricklayer, Welshpool, said that on Thursday he and his son were working at Hem Cottage until noon, when they left to do some work at another house a few vards awav. About 4 30 p.m. a neighbour named Mrs Davies came running down the road, shouting to themrun, run." They did so, and when they came up with her she exclaimed Run as hard as you can. There's a woman hanging in the back kitchen." He and his son went into the back kitchen and there saw Mrs Jones suspended by a rope from a beam. He assisted his son to cat her down, and witness afterwards placed her on the bed. When they cut her down they thought she was dead, but she breathed afterward-. About five o'clock they left the house. Deceased was then Rliv- and was being attended to by Mrs Davies and L!oyd. Witness did not know whether anv of the neighbours had been itt before he and his son were called, but they understood from the daughter of deceased that she had first fent for Mrs Davies to come to her mother. Dr T D Kirk, .Montgomery, said he was called to Hem Cottage on Thuisday, and arrived about six p.m. He found deceased Iving oil tie bad. She was completely unconscious and presented various other syuiptoms trom which he concluded that, she was suffering from apoplexy caused by hanging. The only sign of violence a deep dent- under tho chiu, and a slightly discoloured narrow mark extending to the ears on each side. She seemed to have been suspended by her head more than b/ her neck. He remained with her for an hour, but she was beyond human aid. Returning a short time afterwards he found her d ad. The deceased nrj.-t have been hanging for some lime. The jury returned the verdict of suicide whiist, of tinpotin(I irin].

-+- LADY POWIS'S PETITION. PRESENTATION TO THE QUEEN. The Countess of Yarborough and the Countess of Powis, daughters and co-heirs of the late Lord Conyers Darcy and Mcynill, have presented a petition to her Majesty asking that one of the three Baronies of Daicy de Knavth. Meynill, and Fauconberg may be revived in favour of the Countess of Powis, and the other two in favour of the Countess of Yarborough. The petiion has been remitted by her Majesty to the House of Lords, and by the House referred to the Committee of Privileges. I

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MARKETS NEWTOWN GENERAL, TUESDAY.—Eggs 8 to0 for Is; butter Os to Is 2d per lb; fow's Os Od to Os ad chickens 3s Od to 4s Od; ducks OR Od to5s0d; rabbits, Od Od to Is 6d per couple. WELSHPOOL GENERAL, Monday.—Wholesale price Butter, Is to Is 2d per 1b; eggs, 8 to 0 for Is fowls, 3.3 Od to 08 Od; chickens, 3s 6d to 4s 6d; ducks, Os Od to 5s Od; rabbits, Is 6d per couple. LIVERPOOL CORN, TUESDAY.—Wheat, moderate trade, at about Friday's rates. 1 Califoniac, 6s 2d to 6s 3d; 1 Northern Spring, 6s 2d to 6s 3d; 1 Northern Duluth, 6s 4d to 6s 5d. Beans—Saidi, 2 28s 3d to 28s 6d. Peas, 5s 8d. Oats (new) white, 2s 5d to 2s 7d; (old), 3s 4d to 3s 6d. Maize, fair inquiry, about Friday's rates new mixed, 4s là to 4s 2d; old, 4s 21-d to 4s 2d. Flour, unchanged. LONDON HAY AND STRAW, Tu.FSI)AY.-Prices, (j ood to prime hay, 80s to 92 6d inferior to fair, 50s to 70s: good to prime clover, 85s to 100s inferior to fai: ditto, 75s Od to 80s mixture and sainfoin, 70s Ot to 90s Od; straw, 28s to 38s per load. LIVERPOOL CATTLE MARKET,MONDAY.—Numbeis: Beasts, 1,575 sheep, 5,476. Quotations Best beasts, 6d to 6kd; second, 5kd to 5d third, 4d to 5d best Scotch sheep, 7d to 8 J other sorts, 5-gd to 6d; lambs, 6d to 7d per lb. The supply of cattle was smaller than last week, showing a decrease of 237 beasts and ac increase of 120 sheep and lambs. Fair demand for all classes at about late rates. The Liverpool Great Christmas Show will bo held on Monday, December 17th. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE., TUESDAY.—Short supplies all round, and demand very quiet. Prices ruled as follows:—Beef, Herefcrds, 6d to 7d; 2 shorthorns. 6d to 7jd bulls and cows, 4d to 6d; calves, 6d to 8d wethers, 7d to 8d; ewes and rams, 5^d to (;Jd lambs,—d to—d per lb; bacon 9sO to 9s 3d; porkets. 10s 0d to 10s 61; sows, 0* Od to 7s 9d per score. SAt.FORD CATTLE, TUESDAY. — At market :— Cattle, 2,763, only best qualities in good demanll sheep, 6,184, choice light weights scarce; calves, 112, with trade better for good ones. Quotations follows :—Cattle, 5d to 6td j sheep, 6d to 8kd; 4 4 1 calves, 6d to 8kà per lb; pigs, Os Od to O3 0d per score. Coitic BUTTER, Thursday.—Primest, —s prime —s; firsts, 101s; seconds 93s; kegs, -8; tbiids 85s kegs --8; fourths—s fifths—s; choicest—s; choice -s; superfine Ills; fine mild 98s kege 01 ;ii(i -s 'choicest boxes Ills; choice 99zi. 63 cwt of fresh butter; A,1093 to —s B. 96s tc —factory seconds, —. Total number of firkins, 77. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, WEDNESDAY. — The following were the quotatiors:— White wheat (old) 4s 2d to 4s 4d white wheat (new), 4s Od to 4s 2d per 75lbfi red wheat (old), 4s 2d to 4s 4d red wheat (new), 4: Cd to 4s 2d per 7blbs old oats, 16, Od to 18s Od new oats, 10s 6d to 11s 6d per '^OOibs; malting barley, 16s 0d to 183 Od grinding barley, 13zi Od to 18s 6d per 2801 ba. OSWESTRY GENERAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.— Quotations :— Butter, Is 2d to Is 3:1 per lb; eggs, 9 to 10 for Is; beef, 6d to 8d per lb; mutton, 7d to 9d lamb, Od to Od veal, 6d to 7d pork 6d to 8d fowls, 4s OJ to 5s Od per couple ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od; rabbits, 2s 2d to 2s 4d per couple; geese, 7d to 8d turkeys, lid to Is per lb potatoes, Od to Is per score carrots, Id to Hd per bundle walnuts, 10 to 12 for Id cucumbers, 2d to 6d each filberts, 6d cob nuts, 4d hedge nuts, Id to ld; chestnuts, 2d per lb apples, Is to 3s per 100; cauliflowers, 2d to 4d each celery, 2d to 3d per stick pears, 10 for Id. OSWESTRY WEEKLY CATTLE FAip.-On Wednes- day at the Sinithfield there was a large supply of cattle, this being the Christmas market. The list of prize winners will be found in another column. Beef made a fair trade, whiie sheep and pigs sold well. Messrs Whitfield and Son sold 198 cattle and calves, and 1,218 sheep and pigs Messrs Hall, Wateridge and Owen sold 155 fat cattle, and 99 sheep and pigs; Messrs Whitfield and Batho had their usual sales. Prices ruled as follow :— Beef, 6d to 7d per lb; veal, 7d to 8d per lb mutton, 7d to 8d per lb pork pigs, 9" Od to 9s 6d bacon pigs, 83 4d to 8s 6d per score. ELLESMERE, TUESDAY. —Quotations as follows: Wheat (new) 12s 6d t(. 13s Od per 2251bs; malting barley, 16s Od to 18s Od per 280 lbs; oats (new), 1180d to 12s Od per 200 lbs butter, IsOd to Is Id per lb eggs, 9 to 10 for Is fowls, 3s Od to 4s Od; ducks, 5s Od to 5s 6d rabbits, ls8d to Os Od per ouple apples, Os to Os per 90 lbs. WHITCHURCH, FRIDAY. Wheat, 4s Od to 4s 2d per 75 lbs; barley, 3s 6d to 4s 6d per 70 lbp oats, 2s 6d to 2s 9d per 50 lbs eggs, 7 to 8 for Is; butter Is Od to Is 2d per 16 oz fow's, 3s 6a to 4s Od ducklings, 4s Od to 58 Od per coup'e potatoes, lOd per score beef, 5d to 9d mutton, 6d to 8d lamb, 7d to 9d veal, 7d to 9d; pirk, ód to 7d per lb rabbits, Is 8d to Is lOd pei couple apples, fd to Od per lb. LEICESTER WOOL, THURSDAY. — The wool trade is more generally under the influence of a rising market for all the best staples of merino, cross- breds, and fine English wools, and staplers meet all inquiries with demands for more money in these descriptions, and are fully prepared to hold on to stocks until the new year.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. SIR WATKIN WILLIAMS-WYNN'S HOUNDS WILL MEET Saturday, Dec. 15 Macefen Monday, Dec. 17 Bangor Tuesday, Dec. 18 Pickhill Smithy Friday, Dec. 21 .Petton Saturday, Dec. 22. New-street Lane At 10-45. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOUNDS WILL MEET FOXHOUNDS Monday, Dec. 17 Brynllwydwyn Thursday, Dec. 20 Cringoed, Llanbrynmair At 11. HARRIERS Tuesday, Dec. 18 Aberffrydlan Friday, Dec. 21 Cefnrhosau At 10-30. UNITED PACK WILL MEET Wednesday, Dec. 19 Kerry Saturday, Dec. 22 Aston-on-Clun At 10.45. SIR BRYAN LEIG UTON'cS HOUNDS WILL MEET Tuesday. Dec. 18 Coed way Friday, Dec. 21 Yockleton At 11. THE NORTH MONTGOMERY HARRIERS WILL MEET Saturday, Dec. 15 Bwlchycibau Wednesday. Dec. 19 Bethel Wednesday. Dec. 19 Bethel Saturday. Dec. 22 Bryngwyn Station At 11 a.m. THE TANAT SIDE HARRIERS WILL MEET Tuesday, Dec. 18 Pool Quay Friday, Dec. 21 Treflach Wood At 11. I

The financial statement rejpeeting the Birming- ham Trieunal Musical Festival shows that, the receipts amounted to £ 15,292. Against this there were expenses reaching a total of £ 9,283, The surplus of £ 6.009 was handed last, week to the treasurer of the General Hospital, Birmingham, in aid of which institution the Festival was originally established, and to which all profits are regularly devoted. The proceeds show a considerable advance on those of the previous Festival, when the receipts amounted to X14,282 and the expenses to L9,135, leaving a balance of £ 5,147. (JAMHRIAN RAI LWAYS.-A pl)roxim ate return of tratHc receipts for the week ending December 9th, 1900. Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs and mails, 4C2,720; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 2,666 tctal for the week, £ 5,386: aggregate from commencementof half-year, £ 158,038. Actual traffic receipts for the correspond- ing week last year: Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2,533; merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 2,490; total for the week, 15,023; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 155,226. Increase for the week, passengers, parcels, &c., £ 187; decrease, merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 176; total increase for the week, £ 363; aggregate increase, passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2,946; aggregate decrease, merchandise, minerals, &c., zP,134 aggregate in. c;r«a«« fiom commencement of half-year, £ 2,812.

WE GIVE for A GUINEA 1 Pair Superfine Witnsy Blankets, each Blanket bound pink 71bs. weight; Pair White Twilled Sheets, 2| rde. by 21 yds. hemmed ready for UM 1 Pair White Pillow Cases, fnlltize, buttoned ends; 1 WhiteConnterpane.8yds.longbT2tvda. wide, woven pattern, good design; 1 DcohosMTeuet Set. All smt Carriagt Paid on nttipt of P.O.O. BROOKFIBLD8, Market Bq,, STAFFORD. MTABLISMSD OVZR 100 TKAKS. (

to CoKKESt'ONDiONTS. Cotninunicationn for this column fihoula be addressed to the Editor, and must be written uvon erne side of the paper only Ihty should in all cases be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not necessarily for publication out as a guarantee of good faith. MACIlYNLLETII MUNICIPAL IMPOTENCE. To the Editor of the COUNIY TIMES. Sir,-It is interesting to watch the spasmodic efforts made by the Machynlleth Sanitary Authority to cope with the existing state of insanitation in the town. Some unseen agent appears periodically to stir them up from their normal state of dormal vitality to a sense of duty, and we have them making spasmodic, albeit impotent, efforts to cope with certain nuisances. At present they appear to be concentrating what little forsenic ability they possess upon a certain tank at the Workhouse. If this tank is a nuisance why is it not abated ? If the Guardians will not abate the nuisance, why are they not forced to do so ? The Sanitary Authority has the law of England at its back; why is it that the law is not enforced ? For the matter of that, why is not the law brought into operation to stop the hundred and one nuisances which exist in this town of filth. Look at our muddy streets, our broken and obstructed side walks, rotten and tumble down eaves and troughings, insecure and dangerous trap doors, smoky chimneyp, dark and filthy courts and alleys, polluted gullies and drains, leaking water stands, &c. It is not a fact that our law dispensers are some of the greatest offenders ? The Medical Officer of Health is doing all in his power to mitigate these nuisances, but to what purpose? It is a waste of physical energy, pure and simple. The Sanitary Authority does not carry out his instructions and recommendations in the ieaat, and what can be more discouraging to a Medical (ifli(-er of Health than to have to be con- tinually harping on the same thing with no avail ? There are hundreds of nuisances existing in the town and yet one never hears of any offender being brought to justice. It is now about two years since the M.O.H. drew attention to the nuis- ance created upon the Park- common by gipsies, and yet nothing has been done, and the gipsies are still there. AH that is required is to'obtain a few convictions against these "undesirables," and "we shall soon get rid of them. I mean, summoning them for lack of sanitary conveniences. Instead of that the Council wastes its time in talking about "sending" a deputation to wait upon the agent to the Lord of the Manor," Can anything more puerile be ever imagined, for the purpose of fright- ening away a few gipsies and itinerant tinkers ? There is something very pathetic in the spectacle of our venerable Inspector of nuisances chasing gipsies from one corner of the Park common to another. What is to be thought of an Urban Authority that cannot tackle a trivial problem of this nature without, invoking the assistance of the Lord of the Mauor ? Should you, Mr Editor, ever visit Machynlleth and take a walk through that aristocratic neighbourhood known as Graig Fach, or in the direction of the Park common, you will observe one or two objects which may be character- ised as Machynlleth dead letters. They are weather beaten and partly obliterated sign posts threaten- ing a visitation of the rigours of the law upon any "person or persons" who should dare to deposit any rubbish in the vicinity, Around these sign posts for acres and acres are deposited all the filth and rubbish which Machynlleth can produce. Rather paradoxical-Is it not ? 0 wad some pow'r the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us." Yours,

MACHYNLLETH POLICE STATION To the Editor of the COUNTY TDfES. Sitc,-In reference to a statement concerning the above, which appeared in the columns of your issue of December 1st., I feel it is my duty to defend my townsman, Mr J 0 Williams, by saying that in spite of all the severe weather, which has been no slight encumbrance, be has beeu able to have the Police Station completely under cover. It was erroneously reported in a statement placed before the Standing Joint Committee held at Newtown. In that report "It was hoped that the building would be covered in ere the new year." I saw the last slate fixed two days previous to the above Standing Joint Committee meeting. Yours truly, MAGLONIAN.

LLANERFYL PARISH COUNCIL. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES. Sir,—Kindly allow me through the medium of your paper to thank J.L. W. your correspondent for his letter in the COUNTY TIMES the other week. But since then I have been anxiously waiting a reply to my letter of the 1st inst. Perhaps you will allow me in the interest of the Ratepayers and myself as well to ask the worthy chairman of the Llanerfyl Parish Council, or the newly installed clerk for a reply. Also I would ask the Chairman what have they profited by such innovation or rather partyism. I learn that the rates have already gone up very much higher than they were in previous years. Are the calls very much higher now than they used to be ? Surely there must be something. OLD FARMER. — +

WELSHPOOL RIFLE CLUB. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES. Sir,—I shall be glad if you will insert the follow- ing, with reference to the Rifle Range. I am sure there must be many inhabitants of Welshpool who feel the loss of the militia going away. It seems strange to me that no one seems to push this matter on. Is it not time that the Council did something ? From what I can hear, nearly every tradesman is complaining at the loss; why then is no move made to keep the militia here ? The time will soon be round for their usual training, surely we are not going to stand still and let the matter die out. Will not some influential gentlemen, of which Welshpool possesses many, take this in hand ?—Yours truly, CONSERVATIVE. — +

CHRISTMAS SALE OF FAT STOCK. On Thursday, Messrs Morris, Marshall, & Poole conducted their annual sale of fat stock for the Christmas markets in the Welsh pool Smithfield, when they submitted for competition 110 ripe fat cattle, 200 wethers, and about 50 pigs and calves. The judging was entrusted to Mr Field, Wednes- bury, and Mr John Davies, Oswestry, and in most instances their awards were upheld in the sale ring. The Earl of Powis, who sent 14 grand beasts, secured first prize for the best four bullocks-a hunch of Herefords-which averaged z626, and his lordship was,-Llso x icee-isfnl for the ten best wetherp some of them making upwards of 50s. Mrs Francis, of Leighton, consigned eight beautiful steers. A cross-bred bullock from this herd was awarded first prize and was bought by Mr John Davies, Oswestry, for £ 30. The second prize for the best four bullocks was also won by Mrs Francis, and these were sold at an average of P,23 5s. The prize of £ 3 3s, presented by Messrs Bibby & Sou for the best pair of bullocks, was won by Mr T Rogers, Penylan, and were sold at £ 29 5s and X26 5s. Mr Morris of Chirbury sent four choice cross bred bpllocks, which averaged ;E26, two of them being bought by Mr E T Davies, Montgomery, for £ 29 5 and X25 10s. Mr John Naylor, Leighton Hall, Mr Morris, Dollas and Mr Hy Jones, Sutton, sent some capital bullocks, and the stock as a whole was of a high order. A number of ripe wethers were consigned by Mr Tudor, Trewern, Mr Evans Buttington Hall, and Mr Pryce, Montgomery, most of which weie purchased by the local tradesmen. The best three pigs were sent by Mr David Rogers" The Grove, and were purchased by Mr Field, Wed. nesbury. In addition to the local but -hers, who secured some of the choicest atiirrals, buyers were represented from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, Dudley, Aherystwytb, and Rhayader. Mr Maurice Powell, of Newtown, was the largest buyer, being closely followed by Mr Thomas Evans, of Wolverhampton. It is gratifying to report that the sale W<t.S most successful; there was an exeol. lent clearance, and the vendors appeared to be generally well satisfied. The trade on the whole being far better than expected.

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I ABERYSTWYTH CONSERVATIVE CLUB. SMOKING CONCERT. On Monday evening the members of the Con- servative Club, Aberystwyth, held a smoking con- cert in the Ball Room, at the Lion Hotel which spacious apartment, Mr Rcifus Williams, bad very thoughtfully placed at the disposal of the Com- mittee. Hitherto the few smokers that have taken place in connection with the club have been held in the rooms of the club in Great Darkgate street, but so popular had these concerts become that it was found necessary to seek more com- modious premises on gala nights. Last Monday's smoker, however, out-paced all past efforts, for the large room was crowded from one end to the other and the presence of all classes frequently mingling together spoke much for the vitality of the Con- servative cause in Aberystwyth. The chair was taken by Councillor T E Salmon president of the club and tie was supported by Mr Harford the candidate at the recent general election, Mr Bowen, (chairman of the County Association), Councillor R J Jones and Councillor Geo Fossett Roberts, Mr John Morgan, J.P., Mr A J' Hughes, town clerk; Mr Hugh Hughes, solicitor, and Mr Edward Evans, J.P., and many others. At the other end of the toom were many well-known Conservatives including Mr Watkins, solicitor, Lampeter, agent for the county, Dr Bonsall, Mr I) M Davies, Councillor J T Davies, Mr Ainsleigh Jones, Mr Daniel Morgan, Mr J Jenkin Jones, Mr Llewellyn, etc. The proceedings were opened by the Chairman, who, in the course of a few remarks welcomed Mr Harford amorgst them. During the evening the following excellent programme of ni-iisic was ren- dered, and rarely has such splendid talent been found at a smoking concertPianoforte selection, Mr E Langley song, Old Messmates," Mr J C Davies; comic song, ''Pa,Ma, and Paris," (encored) Mr Ted Cryer clarionet solo. "Concertino," Band- master Wright, R-A. song, Mr C Taylor; song, Y Bachgen Dewr," Mr J J Davies; sonsr, "As hair grows whiter," Mr C Jones; song, "Tommy Atkins," Mr C Taylor phonograph, Mr Llew W Davies mandoline solo, Mr T Jenkins song, "The Warrior," (encored) Mr Haydn Jones; coster song, 1 saw 'er fctea: 'er apron to 'cr eye (encored) Mr Ted Crver; song, Her Majesty," (encored) Mr D M Hamer; song, The Village Blacksmith," (encored) Mr J C Davies- song, Bedd Llewelyn," Mi> J Jenkins; song, "Welsh Fusiliers," Mr G Hughes; finale, "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" "God save the Queen." Accompanist, Mr E Langley, R.A,M. Mr Harford, who was received with loud cheers and the singing of For he's a jolly good fellow," said he had to thank them for the splendid re- ception they had giveu him at the last, election (hear, hear). He remembered the time just. a few years ago when a meeting of Conservatives could only be held in that to..m with difficulty but now there were plenty of people in the County who were proud of the Conservative cause (cheers). And when he came there to address a meeting they gave him a splendid hearing. When he met. his friend Mr Lloyd Morgan, M.P., he asked him what he meant by coming and poaching in Car- diganshire, Oh," he said, I did not do you any tjarm, I spoke. for about three minutes and they would not hear me and I had to sit down (hear, hear and laughter). And the Conservatives had a better hearing in Aberystwyth than the Radicals (hear, hear). Something had been said abouc the fair way the election had been fought and he had to re-echo that sentiment (hear, hear). He had not one single word to say about his opponents. They had fought him fair and square. They had had a good fight and he had done very well (cheers). But there was only one point which he should mention. At Llandyssul a most disgraceful pro- Boer pamphlet was issued, and he hoped that it was not circulated by his opponent, but the Radicals in the south end of the county circulated it, whilst the Radicals in Aberystwyth paraded in their loyal colours and were in favour of the war (hear, hear). HE WAS PARTICULARLY PLEASED to see Buch life in the Conservative Club at that place. He was now president of the club and nothing of which he had been president had gone to pieces and he hoped that they in Aberystwyth would not permit such a thing to occur (cheers). When lie first went round the county there was little support offered him, and he had to say that not a single speaker from outside had been sent down to help, and the speakers were all local Conservatives -(hear, hear)—and to him it was a real, honest, genuine pleasure to meet them in such a splendid gathering that evening, and he thoroughly believed that the Conservative cause never stood higher in Cardiganshire than it did at present (cheers). Seven years ago they had a majority of nearly 2,000 against them, but now it was only 780 (loud and continued cheers)". If they could get plenty of workers he felt sure they would at some future day win the county to the Conservative cause (cheers). He was not going to make any promise except one which was that if he was spared he would d ) all he could for the cause (cheers). If he was not able to fight, because fighting was a matter of health, and it PRETTY NEARLY FINISHED HIM this time (laughter and hear, hear). No one would work harder than he would and as long as he had life he would do the best he could for them (loud and continued cheering). Mr Bowen (Chairmen of the County Association) followed The splendid reception which thev had given to his friend, Mr Harford, proved, if proof were needed, that he was the most popular candi. date that they conld possibly have for the county (cheers). He could say with the utmost sincerity that Mr Harford's work during the past had really been the backbone and the life of the Conservative work throughout the county (hear, hear). They knew very well that in the past the Conservative cause had not been very strong in the county. He hoped, and he was sure they hoped too, that when they were next called upon to fight they would have Mr Harford as their champion, and he could say that many of their opponents admitted that they could not have a better man to represent them in Parliament (hear, hear). But their opponents said that their principles prevented their voting for Mr Harford. Well, then, it was the duty of all Conservatives to show those gentlemen that their principles were wrong and that they were not insur- mountable and could be got over (cheers). Mr Watkins, agent, said that it gave him excep- tional pleasure to meet them there that evening. Not many months ago he had the pleasure of meet- ing them before when they gave evidence of the stuff that was in them (hear, hear). He had met them upon a more important "occasion when they were quite equal to what he and others were led to expect (hear, hear). On the evening of the poll he came unannounced to the club and found yonn^ and old doing their part nobly so far as Aberystwyth was concerned (loud cheers). That night he was more pleased than ever to meet them because it showed that they were able to take a defeat and Coun up smiling and prepared to fight again (hear, heat), lie was happy to say that 0 THE SAMfI: FEELING pervaded the whole county (cheers). But it was no good to have a good candidate or an ngent unless they were well supported in every polling district in the county. There was one thing about it-the cause was a good one—(cheers) — It was, too, a winning cause (continued cheering). It had swept England, reached Scotland, and if the young men of the county generally, were as true as tlity who were present that evening it would not be long ere the rising tide would reach Wales also (cheers). Possibly many of those present had not got votes, but they were the voters of the future and if they only got the young men of the c.ur.ty interested, they would have nothing to fear from the voters of five years hence But he felt that something more was needed, for the cause had not succeeded in Wales generally, aud looking at the results to-dny the voice of tbe nation wf-s against them. If he might be so bold as to criticise the leaders of the party he might venture to say that they had much to do before they did their duty to the party in Wales (hear, hear). They did not seem to realise in Lon- don that Witles was not a part of England like Yorkshire or Devonshire. What was the result at the election ? They were left without a single Welsh speaker, they had no Welsh literature, but they were flooded with English literature dealing with English matter and nothing dealing with Wales alone. Now if they were to succeed, he ven- tured sgain to pay that the leaders of the party, if they thought Wales worth fighting for, must take into account HER SPECIAL NEEDS and reject her national feelings (hear, hear). When Wains was organised, it would do its duty and as England and Scotland had responded so also would Wales respond, as the young men around them that evening testified (cheers). When that time arrived he felt sure that Cardiganshire would not only reduce the majority of 800, but would wipe it out altogether (loud cheers). In moving a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding, Mr A J Hughes referred to the subject coached on by Mr Watkins, and expressed the hope that he would bring it before the leaders of the party in London. He could remember the time not so long ago when that county of Cardigan, year after year, returned a Conservative to Parliament (cheers)! Let them not be discouraged, because if they could only get the energy shown in Aberystwyth, spread throughout the county, they would return a Conser- vative, and he hoped that Conservative would be Mr Harford (cheers). In asking them to pass a vote of thanks to Councillor Salmon, he mentioned he good work done by him as a Guardian and ex- pressed the wish, which he felt certain was shared by all present, that at some future time they would see him occupying the mayoral chair (hear, hear). The President thanked the company for their warm vote of thanks, and in the course of his reply humourously referred to the many attempts to reach the Council without the aid of the club, and the failure to get in just served him right. But when he came out under the club he went in at the top of the poll, even before Mr D C Roberts, whose absence from the Council owing to resigna- tion he much regretted. He hoped that when next November came round they would have no reason to complain of his work on the Town Council, and that he had not been a discredit to them (hear, hear). A vote of thanks was on the motion of Mr Har- ford passed to Mr Rufus Williams for the use of the room, and on the motion of Councillor George Fossett Roberts, seconded by Councillor J T Davies, a vote of thanks was also passed to the vocalists and the committee who arranged the concert. --+--

FORDEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting was held on Wednesday, when the Rev L J Lee presided over a numerous attendance of members. QUESTION OF CHRISTMAS GRATUITIES. The Clerk read letters from the Cardiff and Nant- wich Unions asking the Board to pay during Christmas week Is extra to adult paupers and 6d to each dependent child belonging to their Unions and resident in the Forden district. Mr E R Owen said he did not see why they should not give some extra comiort to their own outdoor paupers during Christmas time. He moved that they pav each of their adult outdoor paupers Is during Christmas week, together with an extra 6d for each child.- Mr J Davies thought it. would be mistaken kind- ness to fellow this course.— The Chairman doubted whether such a sweeping proposition could be carried without notice of motion being given. In reply to a question from Mr J Pryce Jones, the clerk stated that Mr Owen's resolution was in ac- cordance with the terms of a recent circular issued by the Local Government Board.— Mr Prvce Jones then seconded Mr Owen's motion. On being put five members voted for the proposition and fourteen against it.—Colonel Twyford asked if this would prevent the Board granting a bonus at, Christmas to any deserving pauper.—The Chairman said a proposition would have to be made in every individual case as brought forward by the relieving officer.—Mr Rcper asked what v. ouldhave been the ertra coat if the proposition had been carried—The Chairman About £ 11.—Mr E R Owen intimated that as his proposal had been defeated it was his intention to give at his personal expense during Christmas week Is to all pauper adults and 6d to all pauper children resident in his own pariah of Berriew. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, The Master reported that last Board day Mr Roper brought 21b 5oz of tobacco for the smokers in the House. On Friday last the Earl of Powis sent 10 brace of pheasants. Mrs Mostyn Pryce, Gunley, asked permission to give a Christmas tree to the inmates on Friday, 'December 28th.- Votes of thanks were accorded Mr Roper and the Earl of Powis and permission was willingly gixezi to Mrs Pryce. An application of the Master'gHtor grese to be given the inmates on Christmas Day was allowed. »

FORDEN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—WEDNESDAY. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of Mr D Davies. There were also present the Rev J Sawer, Messrs E R Owen, T Rogers, J Davies, J Edwards, J Holloway, E Hughes, E Davies and J H Stephens, with the clerk (Mr C S Pryce) and other offices. WELSHPOOL AND LLANFAIR LIGHT RAILWAY. The Clerk said he had received a letter from Mr G D Harrison enclosing a further order from the Light Railway Commissioners authorising the dif- ferent public bodies in the county to advance further sums towards the construction of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. The order empowered the District Council to advance £1,000 instead of £ 500. No application had yet been made for a further loan. ARSENIC IN BE3R. The Local Government Board wrote informing the Council that they had had under consideration the statements made relative to illness in different parts of the country, alleged to be caused by the drinking of beer containing arsenic. With the view of pointing out the means of discovering whether any risk attached to the drinking of beer in this particular district, they drew attention to the powers possessed by the Council under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts of purchasing and submitting samples of beer for analysis by the public Analyst. They recommended that such samples should be taken forthwith. The circular went on to state that glucose and other sugar substitutes were used not only in the brewing of beer, but also in the making of jams, syrups, sweets and similar articles of food. The Council were asked to consider whether it would not be well to prccure analyses of all such articles now on sale in the district.—The Clerk said it would be necessary, if the circular were acted upon, that the samples should be submitted to an Analyst appointed under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act. He did not know whether the Analyst for Montgomeryshire had been so appointed.—Mr Holloway thought this was a matter which ought to be taken up by the Council. Poisoned beer might be sent into this county as well as into any other. He moved that they in- struct their Sanitary Inspector to act in accordance with the recommendations of the Local Govern- ment Board.—Mr E R Owen, in seconding the motion, mentioned that he had himself been a small brewer in the parish of Berriew. He thought a Pure Beer Bill would be of considerable benefit to the community at large.—As an amendment, Mr J Davies moved that no action be taken in the matter. They had heard no report of arsenic being found in beer sold in their district.-Mr E R Owen said he had heard that some beer, bought out of the county, had been taken back again. That looked very fishy." The amendment was seconded by Mr Hughes and supported by Mr Edwards.—The Rev J Sawer did not think this question was entirely limited to beer. Many other things had deleterious matter in their composition. In these days of cheap food, they must guard against inferior articles and he considered it to be their positive duty to fall in with the recommenda- tions of the Local Government Board. If they waited until some cases of arsenical poisoning occurred in their district, they would be too late.- On a show of hands the following voted for the amendment:—Messrs J Stephens, J Davies, T Ivogers, Edward Hughes and John Edwards, b. For the motion—Rev J Sawer, Messrs E Davies, E R Owen and John Holloway, 4. The Chairman did not vote.-The amendmeut was therefore declared carried.—Mr Holloway gave notice that he would bring the matter up again at the next meeting. —♦ —.

Mrs Harrison, wife of the Provo,t of the Univer- sifcy of Pensylvania, has announced the formation of an executive committee of representative Phila- delphia's, who will appoint committees in ail the large cnies of the United States to co-operate in seic|>'jr!nn a share for America in the tribute to King Alfred the Great on the occasion on the thousandth anniversary of his death, which falls on October 27th next. At the annual meeting of the London Missionary Society on Tuesday, Rev R W Thompson stated thflt a legacy of a quarter of a million sterling had been bequeathed to the society under the will of the late Mr Robert Arthington, Leeds, who had expressed the wish that the money should be de voted to new work in connection with tiibes and peoples who had not obtained a version of the bible in their own tongue. The money will provide an income of £ 7000 or £ 8000 per year. Last week Sir Roger," the big elephant of the Zoo at Glasgow was shot. Sir Roger was twenty- seven years of age, and for some time he has been dangerous, and it vas thought wise to kill him. A crowd of considerable dimensions was present. Two sergeants of the Royal Scots Fusiliers and a gun- maicer were the executioners. Armed with f p cial ammunition and big-game guns, they took up their positions in front of the cnKe, while the great ele- phant stood quietly with his head tbriist otit, at a square opening. The word was given, and the three marksmen fired simultaneously. Sir Roger" stood perfectly motionless, apparently dazed, making no sound or sign. Some moments passed, and there was another volley. Still there was no sign, except that his great head seemed to droop a little. At the third volley he rolled silently over and died. y

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