The Aberystwith Observer

R.W.W. v. OSWESARY UNITED RESERVE. These teams met at Newtown on Saturday af- ternoon before a poor gate. The teams were — R.W.W.: J. E. Powell; C. Challinor and Havard Morgan Fred Reese. R. Evans, and J. Beilis T. Evans, M. Jones, W. Parry, \V. Owen And E. Garnett. Oswestry: Martin; Jack Edwards and G. Boughey; Barclay, Dyke, and Davies; H. Davies, A. Davies, G. Tinsley, J. Atkins, and H. Hughes. Referee, Mr Phillpots. The game had only been in progress a few minutes when Oswestry scored through some alack work on the part of the home defence. After thi.i, however, for the greater part of the first *»lf the R.W.W. monopolised the play. W. Owen and W. Parry got the play into the visit- ors' goal, ft' -orner was forced. This was placed in th er zone, but headed out by J. Edwards. E. Ev ns received the ball before it got to earth r 1 sent in a terrific shot towards the crossbar, .Martin tipping over to save. The second corner .vas easily got away, and Oswes- try relieved the pressure, but hands against Challinor enabled the home defence to central- ise. Powell cleared the free kick in a cleanly manner. This was followed by a nice movement by W. Parry and M. Jones, Garnett ending in shooting high over the bar. The home forwards L to a man were at this period and until half time playing a brilliant game. The whole line seem- ed entirely in unison, their passing being almost machine like in its precision. They fairly be- wildered the opposing defence, and registered three goals in quick time. T. Evans received the ball from W. Parry, and sent in a terrific shot. W. Owen whipped round the back and shot, but Martin saved brilliantly. W. Owen received another chance from almost identically the same source, and with this he failed dismal- ly. Powell was called to attention by a break- away by the Oswestry forwards, but T. Evans was quickly placed in possession of the bail-ap- parently in an offside position-and raced to the goalmouth and scored. After this there was no holding the Royalists. W. Parry, W. Owen, and Garnett made a pretty run. The latter centred. and T. Evans just failed to reach the pass with his head. M. Jones and W. Parry next got going, and by some of the prettiest short passing imaginable they got into position when M. Jones scored. The same player received the ball from the half backs, and passed to Evans, who land- ed the ball on W. Owen's toe right in front of Martin. He let go and placed his side three up. W. Parry after this put the ball almost on T. Evans' toe, but the latter was foully brought to earth. A pass from W. Owen to Garnett was cleverly intercepted by Boughey. After a little skirmish in the corner near the home goal. H. Hughes centred, and the ball travelled slowly along the front of the goal. Bellis failed to get it away, and Tinsley scored easily. T. Evans Tby one of his characteristic runs got down the field and tried Martin, but the latter cleared well. After some tame exchanges in front of Martin, W. Parry got the ball from a lot of players and scored the fourth goal for R.W.W. Up to half-time the R.W.W. still had the best of matters, but failed to increase their lead. In the second half the play was not so interesting. Neither side claimed much advantage, though Oswestry, with wind and slope, had probably most of the play. There were not the same sparkling passages as in the first half, and it was apparent that some of the R.W.W. men were fatigued. The visitors' left made one or two ineffective tries, but could not get within shooting distance, as they were faced by a stub- born defence. They then tried long shots, which also went wide or were easily stopped by Powell. H. Hughes and Atkins tried to reduce the lead, but Powell fisted out. H. Davies had the easiest of chances with no one but Powell to beat, but shot wide. Challinor was cleverly beaten by A. Davies. but Morgan was successful in checking the run. The game grew uninteresting, and end- ed in a win for R.W.W. by four goals to two. TOWYN v. BARMOUTH. These teams met at Towyn on Saturday. There was a good gate, nearly a hundred having come from Barmouth. The game was played in a downpour of hail and a heavy gale. Mr Tom Evans, Newtown, had both teams well in hand. They turned out as follows — Towyn: Lewis Jones; Tom J\as and E. Pryce Evans; Dr Davies, Gladstone Davies, and L. Williams; E. V. Roberts, C. C. Davies, W. R. Wynn, H. Edwards, and O. P. Jones. Barmouth: Harry Whitehead; D. l.ichards and J. Griffiths; W. Lloyd, O. L. Williams. E. S. Evans; W. T. Williams, H. Williams, Llew Davies, Ellis Griffiths, and Don J. Evans. Linesmen, Messrs Joe Owen and John Powell Towyn kicked off with the wind in their fav- our. A fine run by the visitors' outside right was cleared by Gladstone Davies. A foul was given against Barniouth. The kick was well taken, Wynn receiving the ball and netting, but as he was offside the goal was disallowed. A rush was made by the homesters, but this was cleared by Whitehead. A pretty bit of play on the home right brought them a corner which proved fruitless. Wynn shot over the bar. Pool Jones sent in a strong shot which was cleared by Whitehead. Towyn forced two corners in quick succession, but these brought no result. A foul against Towyn nearly brought them disaster but Pryse Evans cleared. A corner for Towyn was placed behind. Wynn next tested White- head, who cleared marvellously. Pryce Evans, with a long shot, sent over the bar. A foul was w given Towyn. Pryce Evans took the kick, but he sent over the bar. An attack by Barmouth was returned, and Whitehead wa.s called upon to save from Wynn. Poole Jones sent in two good shots which Whitehead, who was play- ing a capital game. cleared. A rush by the home forwards resulted in Wynn scoring the first goal of the match, Whitehead having no chance. A heavy shower of hail came over the district, but Towyn made the best of it during this shower and they scored three times through Pool Jones. Eva.n Roberts, and Gladstone Davies. Half-time was called with the score-" Towyn, 4; Barmouth, nil. After a short inter- val the match was resumed .and the visitors at once made an attack on the home goal. Plav got a little rough, both sides being responsible for this, and the referee was obliged to caution some of the players. A rush by the home for- wards resulted in Wynn scoring No. 5 for Towyn. Willie Owen for the visitors, sent in a shot- which Jones cleared. A foul was given Barmouth.^ Llewelyn Davies took the kick, and Griffiths receiving, sent over the bar. The homesters forced a corner, which was placed benind. Pouls were now very frequent, and the game very uninteresting. Willie Owen was deliberately fouled in the penalty area. and this brought Barmouth a pnaltv kick. The kick was entrusted to Ll. Davies. who shot against the goalkeeper. The ball rebounded into play and Davies rushing forward scored the first goal for his side, which proved to be the last of the match, and time was called with the score Towyn, 5 goals; Barmouth, 1. ENGLISH CUP. OSWESTRY AND COVENTRY DRAW Oswestry United and Coventry City met hi the fourth qualifying round of the English Cup on Saturday. The largest gate of the sea,son at the ooraer town saw a capitally contested en- counter. The United were at full strength, but Coventry made one change, Ravenscroft deputis- ing tor Whitehou.se, their regular custodian, learns — Oswestry United: Frank Williams; Evans ,v and Lewis; Richards. Roberts, and Groves- Jones, Wynne. W. Williams, E. Williams, and Aewboinid. Coventry City: Ravenscroft; Juggins and KifTo).-d; TOIIIls: Gilbert. and Chaplin; Layton Smith. Van-en. Lewis, and Tooth. Referee. Mr J. B. Brodie, Stafford. lucre vvss a hearty clap from the home en- thusiasts v. ben Captain Richards named the com rjgntly. and placed his men. who were clad m white, with their backs to the sun and a SDght wind. Warren opened for the City but aggressivc" —op{,( f.. Williams m clever style, but Rich- ards returned, and the home centre received again. Ho was m a palpably offside position. however, ana the free-kick enabled the City to attack on the right, where Layton and Smith showed some pretty combination. But Evnn- dasherl across and cleared. Prom the return'; • iL.arns go, going again, and swung the laL oirt to Jones. Kifford. however, cleared ypa?(Vhe-City light M3'»g iiiiti ited <ut att.,cif; Lnt Evans once more cleared in capital lasiuon, and the home men began to ev- ert pressure. Newbound receiving from E. Wil- liams, made a fine run raid finished up with a warm handful, which Ravenscroft was glad to tip over the bar for a corner. In eleanng the resultant flag-luck a City defender conceded an- other corner. This was splendidly by Aewbouiid. and Jonc-s almost opened the score with a sc-rew shot which Ravenscroft was lucky to clear. From the custodian's return, W. Wil- liams headed into goal mouth, but Ravcnscroft again saved his charge well. Hands against I r_l Evans looked rather ominous for the Oswes- trians, but Roberts cleverly stopped Warren. Another free kick, this time against the centre- half for tripping Lewis, was cleared well by Groves. Tooth initiated a City attack on the left, and Evans had to give a corner in clearing. I This came to nothing, however, and a free kick to the United for hands close in transferred play. Richards, who took the concession, pass- ed to Wynn, but E. Williams was given offside. Newbound was next conspicuous with a couple of capital efforts; the first wa.s saved well by Ravenscroft, and the second just skimmed over the crossbar. At the other end Tooth and Lewis caused the home defenders much anxiety for some time. On several occasions the ex- treme winger centred smartly, and his partner once got clean past all opposition, but finished with a weak and wide shot. The Oswestrians re-asserted themselves, and attacked with deter- mination. But Juggins and Kifford maintained a sound defence, until from a. free kick taken by Richards, Wynne and Williams-rushed the ball into the net, the latter putting on the finishing touch. This success after 30 minutes' play was greeted with deafening cheers by the home sup- porters. From the restart, Oswestry continued to have the better of the exchanges. Newbound. however, centred against the side-net after re- ceiving in a good position from his partner. Coventry then attacked, and Lewis, from a pass by Warren, tested Williams with a good shot, which the custodian turned behind for a corner. This came to nothing, and so did a similar con- cession by Kifford when pressed by Wynn and Williams. It was barely a minute from the in- terval when Newbound got away and centred in characteristic style. Ravenscroft failed to clear properly, and the home centre dashed up and increased the Oswestrians' lead. Half-time Oswestry, 2; Coventry, 0. On resuming, Os- westry at once attacked, and Newbound cen- tred well. but Wynne was stopped by Kifford. The City attacked in turn, but Smith shot high over the bar from a good position. Getting away from the goal kick. Jones put across to W. Williams, but Kifford cleared into touch. Good play on the City left resulted in a corner off Lewis. This was beautifully placed by Tooth, but Evans cleared with resource. A free kick against Roberts enabled Coventry to keep up t, the attack, but this was cleared. Still the City came on again, and after some pretty forward play, Smith was pulled up by Lewis. Wynne received and dashed ahead, but was stopped in a questionable manner by Kifford. The free kick was cleared. Richards returned, and E. Williams lifted the ball cleverly over Juggins' head, but Ravenscroft came out and punted away. Following this there was some even play for a time, the only outstanding feature being a splendid effort by Richards, who. from a clear- ance by Kifford, sent in a hot shot which Ravenscroft had considerable difficulty in get- ting away. Then Coventry attacked in deter- mined fashion, and a,n exciting scrimmage re- sulted in the home goalmouth. Frank Williams saved his charge once, but the ball was return- ed, and it wavS going under the bar when Evans popped up his hands and cleared. Of course. Evans was not the home custodian, and Mr Brodie at once awarded the City a penalty. From this Juggins scored with a powerful shot with which Williams had no chance. The re- start saw Wynn going ahead in fine style. Kif- ford again resorted to something that was against the law in stopping the fleet little man, and an- other free kick was given against him. This gave Jones a. good opportunity, but he hesitated in unaccountable fashion, and was robbed. The City^now attacked, and after capital footwork bv Lewis, Tooth made a fine centre, which swept across the goal mouth and went behind. This was a. lucky escape for Oswestry, for Smith missed meeting the cross by a foot or so. It was evi- dent, however, that Coventry were determined to make matters even. Lewis again distinguish- ed himself with some tricky forward work, and finished up with a lovely' shot, which Frank Williams cleverly tipped over the bar. From the resultant corner, the City attacked hotly, and at last equalised. Gilbert shot against the post, and Evans cleared, but the ball had clearly gone over the goal line when he did so. With the score all square there was much excite- ment during the closing stages. The City fin- ished with 10 men, Warren having to be carried into the dressing room. It was afterwards found that the City centre had a bone broken near the ankle. The United made several good attempts to score, and once it looked a great mite to a lit. tie mite on a goal. A free kick was again given against Kifford. and was beautifully placed by Roberts. Hands, however, spoilt a promising opportunity, and so the game ended in a draw— Oswestry. 2; Coventry. 2.

THE COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY: HOW IT WAS FORMED. Montgomeryshire first received its name and h^ing in the reign of King Henry VIII., 1535-6 Prior to that date the area then constituted shire- sjround had been, for some centuries, cut up iuro everal March Lordships, and these lordships originally had formed p'1,.t. and pare") of what was railed the Crown of Mathrafal. To tho Crown Prince of Mathraval belonged t he whole dominion of Powys and this arrangement continued (with intervals) from the days of Brochwel Yscyt-brog (early 7th cent) until the death of Madoc, the last Prince of United PowJs, A.D. 1159. There is a distinct romantic interest in the his- t,ory of the origin of our county, which has hitherto escaped obscrvaiii n. With this phasj we shall now proceed to de al bri fly. In the middle of Centnry IX. Nesta of Powvs (of Brochwei's line) usurped the province from the males of her own house. Thp. d: jure prince, Aeddan, and his son Brochwel III., made an ill- effectual attempt to as-ert their rights to the Crown of Mathraval, which was the occasion of these two badly-used princes taking for their shield emblazonment the significant Two Buddy Lions ramping in Gold, ba k to-back In Century XI. Nesta's family lost the province, and the usurper, Bleddyn ap Cynwn, mindful of hia descent from the old House of Powys, took for his badge, One R ddy Lion ramping in Gold. This is now the official arm of the County of Montgomery, to which is attached the historic motto, "Powys Paradwys Cymry." Prince Bleddyn proved him- self a wise and intrepid rnler of Powys, and so effectively did he consolidate his realm that there is an old saying that Bleddyn ap Cynvyn was L )rd absolute of every furrow in every acie within the bounds of Old Powys After the division of Powys, 1159, Bleddyn's family continued to rule in both moieties. In the valleys of the Severn, Vyrnwy, and Dovey the Princes of Upper Powy3 ruled from Castell their seat at Welshpool. Owen de la Pole was the last prince of Bleddyn's line; and his daugbtpr and eventual heiress, Hawys the Hardy,' by her mar- riage to the Norman John de Cherleton (in 1309', diverted into foieign hands all that little that was left of the illustrious Grown of Mathraval.' The Royal Borough of Montgomery, from its foundation onward, had never belonged to the Prince;i of Uppsr Powys: the original castle there being built by ltoger de Montgomery', circ. 1072, on land filched from the free tribesmen of the Gortheur country. At, a later period the lordship of Montgomery, together with all Kerry and Cedewain, came to the all-powerful March family of Mortimer. Upper Powys continued undivided until the death of Edward de Cherleton, 1422, when his two young daughters, Joan and Joyce, divided the in- heritance between them,t These girfs' mother was the beautiful Lady Eleanor of Kent, who. previous to her marriage to De Cherleton, had been married to Roger de Mortimer V and had borne to him a son and a daughter. The daughter, Annie Mor- timer, survived her brother and becane (inter alia) la ly paramount of Montgomery, Kerry and Cede wain whilst her little step-sisters about the same time came possessed of the adjacent broad terri- tories of Powysland. The three sisters' combined te;ritories became, over a century later, the uewly- formed County of Montgomery.

r MACHYNLLETH. BEGGING. — Alfred Abbott was charged at the Police. Station on Satu.'day wiili begging alms on same day. Dr Williams was the magistrate. P.S. Owen s .i J that he > aw the defendant begging on Friday and ordered him to leave the town.-P.C. Williams deposed to seeing the defendant begging again on Saturday.— Ihe defendant was scut to prison for four t< en daj. s. pl-: MAR'IIAGK.—The marriage took place at the Registry Office, on Saturday, of Mr David Hum- phreys, Shop, Cwmlline, Cemmaes, to Miss Harriet Humphreys, Dol) bont, Cemmaes. TUB NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—The mixed and in. fant*departments of the National School was on Tuesday morning examined by the Rey F. Smith, curate of Llanbrynm ar, who acted on behalf of the Rev A. O. Evans, diocesan inspector. He visited IJ wchygarreg echool in the afternoon and expressed entire satisfaction with the work done at both schools. DEATlt.-Thf death took place on Thursday, after a long il nes-, of Mre Alice Rcep, the wife of Mr Richard Iteem. builder. Marngwyn street. The in- erment will take place in tin ci urchvard on Mon- day afternoon. The deceased wi.. we knowi- and highly esteemed. Much sympathy i.- felt with Mr itees and family. OBITOAHY.—It is with regret thut Wt' have to rec .;d the death, which (lok piace on Friday morniug, of Mrs Alice Winifred Evans, the Wlft" of Mr John Evans, Maengwyn Stores. The decea sed, v ho was 48 years of age, wa, the daughter of the latt- Mr and Mrs Wn. Pearce of the E >g!es Hotel. She iiad been ailing for some time f as.. tiie wu» well known and highly respected The funeral, which will be private, takes place at the cemetery on Monday mornb-g Much sympathy is extended to Mr Evans and the fivo children in their bereave- ment. MAKNGWYN LITKIIAKY SOCIKTV —A meeting of the Literary Society was hnid OIl Monday evening, when the Rev D, Cunilo Davies presided. Five minut.es papers were read by the following On Cymwynaswyr y Genedl," viz., "Griffith Jones, Llauddowror," by Evan Jol.n Joaea;" Charts Y Bala," Onllwjn jHmes "Thomas Charlei Kdtvardp." Thonias D. Williams; "Thomas E. El is," Evan John Ltoyd "William Sa'u-djury," Miiglona Richards; "Peter Williams," Lily Jones; "Wittiams, Pantycelyn," Maggie Rees and leuan G'vyilt," Jane Jonos. POST OFFICE.—The 7-45 p.m. delivery of letters «iil bel reinstated on and from Monday next the 25tJi inst. This is a great boon, and will bd highly appreciated by the townspeople, it will also be A iireat relief to the staff at the office. The best thanks of the townspeople are due to Mr Jones the new postmaster, who quickly saw the need of this- important delivery, and succeeded in gutting the grievance remedied. TABKRNACLE LIMTAITY SOCIKTY.—An entertain- ment was given by the members of this 80ciery at the Schoolroom on Wednesday evening, when the Rev Evan Isaac, pastor, presided over a large atten- dance. The following programme wad gone through Pianoforte solo, Miss Katie Morgan; President, address song, Miss Edith Jones reel* tuti n, Miss Annie Pugh song, Miss Evans duett, Miss Winnie Edwards and M'ss Gladys Jones; song, Mr J. J. Ellis; recitation, 1\11' John Jones, Tymawr; song, Mr E. T. Humphreys; trio, Misses Winnie Edwards, Gladys Jones "lid Mr Ernest Jones. The duties of accompanists were carried out by the Misses Jane Jones, Jennie Morgan and Jennie Humphreys. TOWYN. GREAT SKNPATION GOODS THROWN AWAY.- Anyone looking at the windows of Manchester House will be astounded at the great bargains offered during the Winter sale. Not only are the now noted maps given away, but summer goods likewise are sacrificed at »idicuIous prices, to make ro^tn for new winter gocds. — S. EDMUNDS, Proprietor. [Advt. G )LF.—A match was played on the Borth links on Saturday last between members of the home and Towyu teams. The result, was a victory (or the Borth team. The final scores being Single- Borth 6, Towyn 4; foiirsoii-ios-Borti, 4 Towyn 3 DEBATING- SOCIKTY. — The weekly meeting of the above, on Tuesday week, took the form of ft, gentlemen's evening, when interesting paper0 were read as follows Abraham Lincoln" by Mr J. D. Jones George Borrow" by Mr It. I- Williams and Goldsmith Mr G. E. Morrif. Several members subsequently spoke. BCILDIXG OPERATIONS. — It is pleasing to know that the outlook in the above trade for the corl)ilog winter months is exceedingly favourable. CODf tracts have already been signed for the erection Or several commodious dwellings at the top end of the town, as well as a residence for Mr Cane BROVVO Cane, of Birmingham, ou the Brynhyfryd road- WEDDtXG. —The marriage took placo on WeJae^* day, of Mrs Annie Griffiths, Bryncrug, to 1\ Lewis Morris, Min y-don, Towyn, at the lode pendent Chapel, Aberdovey. The ceremony Wlo performed by the resident minister. The wedding party partook of breakfast at the residence of the briae's aunt (Mrs Jones, Penhelig). The ne^'X wedded couple left for Liverpool for their honey* morn. FOOTBALL.—A mafoh was played on Wednesday on the Hovers' ground between Aberystwyth Trinity and Towyn Wednesdays. Tho first named won the toss, and for the first half played with the slight down-giade in their favour. Play througl'* out was of the rough and tumble order, tho result being a good index as to the capabilities of two teams. The back division in both tean! were sound, each goalkeeper in turn saving really good shots. Dowsett, for Towyn, a good defensive game, and saved some rushes. The last goal credited to the visitors waif exceedingly doubtful, the linesman having tho ball as out of play. The referee, bowe*4,1' took no not ice, and the b ill was netted, the custodian making no attempt to save it. result. was a draw of three goals each, NEWTOWN. LIMERICKS, ~Frank Woolley, Lliufuir road, won a largo oil paiuting in connection with i8. Limerick competition. HOCKKY.— Newtown entertained ABCRYSTWYT" College on Saturday and were defeated by 5 g08 to none. Davies at back and Jamos at were in excellent form for their side. SHORTHAND.—Mr Richard E. Jarvis, of SPRING* field Villa, has been uucceseful in obtaining -P't' man's Elementary Certiflcate for shorthand. He is a member of the ahorthan < class in counectiol1 with the R W.W. Improvement Sucietv. DRAUGHT'S CLCB. —Last week Mr" Geo Jalnes played ten games, winning seven and drawilg three. The Club is open on Tuesdays at Thursdays and is largely patiouieed. SHOOTING SALOON.—Last week the silver chal* lange cup 1 {fired by ilir J. Bennett was won by J. II. Pickup's team, scoting 437 out of a possible 500. A special meda) was won bv Percy rUIn- phreys with 71 out of 75, and the same shot secure" a d'-QSf'ng case with 34 <>ut of 35. The weektf medal ,vaa bos l>y J. G wiliiaui ;viih 33 ^ut cf 3 points. LAPNST CHOIU.—On Wedneadav,evening r-b' George Astley entertained the members ol thO Baptist chi ir, to the number of about 70, (0 meat, tea, which was followed by an ciit, in the schoolroom. Mr H. J. Vickers cotered, alii all present declaied that tbe gathering was great success. n i WKLSII for last week was xl Night wi-h Ceiriog" Jl.' Tom Morgan read an excellent paper on the tV"1*11 poet, and further addresses wtro giv.-ni by thl} Rov Klias Jones, Mr II, Phillips, whilst songs i'11 the woris of tho poet were rendered by Florris llamer, Miss Roberts, Messrs Hainer, Jones, and J. tG. Roberta. Air R Evans pl'l'sidod'J OBITUARY.—The funeral of the late Mr ThorJJaS Jones, Trefnant Villa, took place on Satur^ afternoon, and was an exceptionally large one, place of interment being the Parish Churchya' A short servi'-e was held at the house, conducted by the Rov E. Jones-Williams (Co;>grr-gM>j°nf\ Chu;ch), after which the funeral procession wendea its way to the Church, the borers being the e" ployecs of Messrs Williams and Co and Jones 011 Leach. Deceased had been foreman for man, years at the former place. The body was takC:; into Church where tho R-.v Canon William?, the Rev R, D. Hughes, curate, officiated, the Rev li J..Morgan, rector of Cenryiei (brother- in-law of deceased), conducted the service at tbe graveside. Tho deceased's father, Mr J. Jooee* Strata Florid 1, 92 yea^s of ago, Mr J. Morga0 Jones (son), Mr Daniel Jones (brother), Mr T. i>' Davies, Dudley, Mr A. E. Evans, Liverpool (3C,nrf* in law), the Rev Tcify Drvies, Maesfceg, Messrs Jones, W. Thomas, London, Davies, Barry Vo,}*' W. Edwards, S rata Florida, were tho ct"e, mourners. A largo number of exquisite fl-,ra* tributes had been sent by lelatives and friends including a largo artificial wroalh from the eo, ployees of Willi sins and Cc), and Jones and Le The funeral arrangements were carried out by £ T. B. Benbow, of Messrs Pryce-Jonfs, Ltd. the Parish Chusch 01 Sunday morning was made to the deceased by the Rev Can°n Williams, and at the close the D«.ad March pLty.d by the organist, Mr J. Maerone.

OTES ON FOOTBALL. [By VFTFRA-.N-] "1 Welsh Am a tour Cup tie between Towyn and iiarmouth took place at Towyn on Satur- day. The elements were very unfavourable to anything like good football. It was blowing half a gale and hailing till the ground was white over. Probably the state of the ground had something to do with many of the fouls which accrued, but at the same time there was too much rough play on the part of the home team. One player went so far as to strike an opponent, but fortunately for him the referee did not see him. If he had the marching order would have "been quickly given. Mr Tom Evans is not the kind of man to stand any nonsense. The gate was quite a good one, something like a hundred Eirsons coming with the team from Barmouth. ittle need be said about the game. The score —Towyn 5. Barmouth 1—tells its own tale. The visitors were outclassed, and but for really splendid work on the part of Whitehead, the goalkeeper, the score would have been consider- ably augmented. Whitehead's goalkeeping was quite the feature of the game, and he was de- servedly applauded time after time for his grand saves. The play of the home team was very forcible, and some terrific shots were sent in. Notwithstanding the strong play of Towyn quite a long time passed before the first goal came. It really was hard lines on Barmouth to have to face such a pelting storm. The storm of shots was bad enough, but the pelting hail in their faces during the first half was much worse. Towyn. to their credit be it said, made the most of their opportunities during this trying period (to Barmouth), and led by four goals to none at half-time. In the second half Barmouth had more of the play, but Towyn were again the first to score. Towards the end a penalty was given against Towyn, and though the goalkeeper saved the penalty shot he could not negotiate the return. Both sides put more energy than was necessary into the play, and Mr Evans fre- quently had to pull the players up. However, he kept them well in hand. The home team well deserved their victory. The Oswestry Cambrian Works eleven were due at Aberystwyth on Saturday to play a League match with the College, but for some unexplained reason they did not turn up. This was too bad, and no doubt the committee of the League will consider the matter at their next meeting Bala Press and Portmadoc played an exciting ga.me in the Welsh Amateur Cup competition. The game was full of interest, and ended in a draw of one goal each. So the teams will have to settle the little matter later on. I I heartily congratulate Mr Dickenson on the iionour conferred upon him by the Soccer Com- mittee unanimously electing him captain of the team. It is an honour thoroughly well deserved as Mr Dickenson is a good sort on and off the field of play. I have no doubt he will prove a very able captain, and I heartily wish him every Buccess. At the same time I sincerely sympa- thise with Mr D. E. Price who has been com- pelled to resign owing to an injury he received eome time ago. I have been informed that it is doubtful whether he will be seen on the football field this season, and I am very sorry as he was Buch a good sportsman. Only three games took place under Combina- tion auspices on Saturday, and the results, did not affect the table of merit to any amount ap- preciably. Nantwieh visited Chester and put up a ifight. The home men just managed to win by the odd goal in three. Evidently the Cestrians are not the team they were last season. They are due at Welshpool on Saturday. December 7th, and with anything like a decent team representing them Welshpool w'-t to be able to account for them. At any rat ilte Poolonians should make a strong and determined effort to refute the criticism that was levelled at them in the Chester programme the other day. This 1b what appeared — Welshpool are having a corry time of it in the Combination tournament, and v goals are piled against them with unfailing regularity. It is evident, unless their team is strengthened, that they are not class enough for the competition." While this is true as regards the necessity for strengthening, it was barely fair to single out the Welshpool team for such special criticism. I do not hold a brief for WelshpooLand this my readers will give me credit for. I think, but there are certain facts respecting the performances of the team this season which should give the committee hope for better things. As regards results pure and sim- ple, they come out much better than some other clubs that are better placed. They have lost only one match at home (that against Chirk be- ing abandoned). At Crewe they lost by 5—0. ■whereas Connah's Quay lost by 7—0. and Ban- gor 7-1. At Whitchurch they lost bv7-1. while Connah's Quay lost by 11-2, aId they liave less goals scored against them than many clubs. These comparisons are instructive. Still I quite agree that the team needs strengthening, but this costs money, which a club in a small town like Welshpool finds a difficult task. I am glad to learn that the committee are fully alive to this need of strengthening, a.nd will work hard to do it. Now Welshpool put your best foot for- ward—every man Jack of you—and make the Chester critic tell another tale. FRIENDLY MATCHES. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE, LAMPETER, v. ABER- VSTWYTH.—This match was played at Lampeter on Saturday, and resulted in an easy victory for Aberystwyth by 13 goals to nil. TRINITY ATHLETIC v 1ST CARDIGAN VOLUN- TEERS.—As the Aberystwyth Town team had no match at home, the committee generously put their ground at the disposal of the junior teams of the town—Trinity Athletic and 1st Card-gan Volunteers. The match started in a downpour of rain which made the ground so slippery that the players could hardly keep their footing. It Was soon seen that Trinity were the superior team, and if it had not been for the excel'.ent goalkeeping of Tom Evans for the Volu-iterrs, a much larger score than 6-1 would have Votri recorded against them. The soldiers must not be downhearted with this reverse.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Results up to Saturday, November 30th. G alg p. W. L. D. F A. Pils. ti Towyn Rover. 6 2 1 3 ]3 10 7 Aberyetwvth T. (1) 3 3 0 0 15 4 6 tnvvn R.W.W.(5) 5 2 2 1 6 9 5 A he y-t«yt h G (2) 3 1 0 2 3 1 4 Llani i] :e« t.T (4) 4 0 1 3 6 11 3 Os»-"9'i-y Work-j A. 3 0 1 2 3 4 2 'Newtown N.E (6). 3 0 1 2 3 5 2 Montgomery 3 0 2 1 2 7 1 I ( I hf hg'tros in pirentheses denote the positions of the re-pec ive clubs at the cloa* of last f»ea«on).

COMBINATION. Results up to Sitnr^ay, November 30th. Goals. P. W. L. n. F. A. PTS. Whitchurch Q) 7 7 0 0 34 7 14 Trail mere, Kovers (8) 7 7 C 0 27 9 14 Crewe Iveserves (7) 10 7 3 0 28 16 1 J Chester (2) 9 6 2 1 33 14 13 ConnahV Quay 11 5 4 2 22 31 12 Oswfstrv United ( ) 6 a 0 3 17 8 9 fltuirl" (13) 7 3 3 1 24 16 7 Chi.k (11) 6 3 3 0 14 12 6 W.exham R (5) 12 2 8 2 24 35 6 Nantwieh (4) 7 2 4 1 14 19 5 B^npor (10) 8 2 5 1 14 29 5 Ufcyl (12) 6 1 5 0 9 23 2 Birkenhead (6) 8 1 7 0 9 27 2 We'sV.prol 6 0 5 1 8 28 1 The figures in parentheses show the petitions of the respective clubs at the c'ose of last season.

SATURDAY'S MATCHES. •» Crewe Alexandra entertained Bangor, and routed the seasiders by seven goals to one. The visitors scored first through Jones, but after- wards the home men asserted themselves and led at the interval by 3—1. In the second half they again had all the play, and eventually won as stated. Chirk, who are doing well at pre- sent, defeated Wrexham by three clear goals. Bob Morris, late of Shrewsbury, opened the scoring, and Wynne added another before the interval. In the second half Morris again scored. An uninteresting game was seen at Chester, where the home men just managed to beat Nantwieh by the odd goal in three.

FOOTBALL FIXTURES. NOVEMBER. 30—Nantwieh v. Oswestry United (c.). 30—Wrexham v. Welshpool (c.). DECEMBER. 7—Oswestry United v. Bangor (c.). 7-\Velshpool v. Chester (c.). 14—Birkenhead v. Oswestry United (C.). 14—Wel-hpool v. Crewe Alexandra Reserve (v.). -1—Chirk v.Welshpool(c.). 26—Oswestry United v. Chirk (c.). 28—Oswestry United v. Chester (c.). —Nantwieh v. Welshpool (c.).

E. jiilill, H. 5TH VOLUNTBEB BATTALION THB SOUTH WALKS BORDBRKRS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS. COLONEL E. PHYCE-JONES Commanding, Headquarters, Newtown, 23rd November, 1907. fcNRoi.MRNT*.—The noderinsntioned having been euruiied me taken on the strength f f tho Battalion posred to L. Conr.peny and allotted rejjim^iif.ail iiuml e.8 Ha ..t.>I:Hf bgairpfc ih ir names —No. 1723 SIGNALLING Cr.Ass.—The Signalling OL!f!i v. ill atteud at the Armoury Ilra^qiiHrfers for iflslruc- ti)n on Tuesday, the 26th ins-t, at 8 30 p.m. P. GILLESPIE, Captain Adjutant 5th V.B. South Wales Borderer# SPRINTING of every description executed neat t quick and nhnap at the COUNTY TIMES Office Welsnpool and Aberystwx th

MARKETS. W xLBHrooi. GENERAL.Monday—Wholesale pric es Bntter, Is 1 i to Is 2d per Ib; eggs, 7 for Is chickens, 38 6d to 5a 6d ducka, 4s 6d to 5s 6d fowls, 2s 6ri io'3s 6d rabbite. Is 4d per eonple. WKLSHFOOL CoRN, Monday.—Quotations: Wheat, 16s Oil to 178 Od ppr 240 U u j oafa 12? 6:1 to 13s 0 per 225 lbs mahing. Larley, 18s Od to 20a 0J grinding barley, 16a 01 to 17s Od per 230 lbs. NKWTOWN.—Quotations :—Eggs, 7 for 8 for Is butter, Is to Is 3.i pel lb; chickens, 3s Od to 5* 01; hens, 2s 6d to 3:-1 ad ducks, 4s Od to 5.. 0 pei con pie; i abbits, 6 I to Cs 8 I each pheasant*. 4s Oil per brace hares, 2s 6d to 3d 61 each potatoes, 4. 6 1 to 5s Od pei cwt. SHREWSBURY CORN, Saturday.Wheat, 15, 0 JQ ]5s 0,1 per 225lbs old oats, 16s Od to 17s 0.-1; new cats, 12s Od to 14s Od per 2251bs burley, 18s Od lo 20s Od per 2801 bs. SitKKWSBUKY GENKRAL MARKET, Saturday. Quotation- fiesh butter, Is 2d to 1*31 per Ib j ;ggs, 6 11 7; fowls, dressed, 5s 0d to 6s 6 i docks. 6F Od to 68 6d rabbits, Is 3 I to Is 8d ppr couple pheasants, 5* Od per hares. 3s 6d to 4s Od each get se, 8d per Iti; porators, 4s ad per cwt. SHhfcWsiu'KY CATTLE, Tun- v.- U.,tjal supply of fat and stoie cattle. FBir t.ade for store cattle, and bftf trade a shade letter than last week. Usual supplies of calves and sheep, but smaller s-uppiy of ttore pigs Quotations:—Beef, 6^-1 to 6jd; wetherp, 9d to 9|d ewes, 7d to 8d lambs, 901 tu 9Jd calves, 71d to 8id per Ib; pork pigs, 9-i ad to 9a 6d bacons, 8s 6 I to 9- Od per e. N umbei s— Cat tie, 702; calves, 68; sheep, 778; pigs, 408. OTWKSTRY CORN MARKET, Wednoaday.—The fdifwing wel e the quotatious:- White wheat (old) 5s 2d to 5s 4d red (old) 5s 2d to 5s 4d per 751bs oats (new) lls 61 to 12* 0d (obi) 14- 6 i to 15,. Od per 2001bs mailing barley, 16 > 6.1 t0201 0 i; gtinditig bailey, 14-J Ed to 15! 6d per 280(bj. O.-WESTRY GENERAL MAKKMT, Wednesday.- Quotations Butter, Is Od to Is Id per lb eggs, 6 to 7 for Is fowls, 4s 0.1 to 5* Od ducks, 5< Od •o 6s Od; rabbits, Is 8J to 2s 01 per couple; gi t'te 7s 6 to 8z, 0 t caul flowers, 3d to 41 ca,ii potatoes. Is 3d per score bananas, 8d per doz releiy, l^r to 2d per stick; tomatoes, 5d Brussels sprouts, 2d to Od per Ih; rhubarb Id per bundle shallots, 1-Ld per lb cncumbeis, 3d to 4d 2 each turnips and carrots, Id watercress, Id per bunch peais, 2d to 3d per lb apples, Is 6d to 4s 0.1 per hundred filberts, 4d to 5d per lb hedge nuts, 3d per quart; walnuts, 6d per 100. OSWKSTRY WEEKLY CATTLK FAIR, Wednesday.- Theie was a fair supply of cows and calves at the Smithfieid, and they sold remarkably well, the best lots making high prices. Store cattle made a liii-k trade; sheep commanded a good tale; and pigs also made a fair trade. Messrs Whitfield&SoiiS HI ld 2il cattle and calves, and 732 sheep and pigs Messrs Wm. Hall, Wateridge and Owen, Messrs Whitfield and Rogers, and Mr T. Whitfield, JUIH. l ad their usual sales. Quotations Beef, 6kd to 61d; veal. 7^1 to 8^d mutton, 8d to 8jd lamb, 9d to 9^d per lb; p'tt-k pigs, 9*6 1 ic 103 01 bacon pigs, 91 Od to 9s 6d per fecore. EIIRSMKRE GENKRAL, Tuesday. —Quotations :— Whiat, 15s 6d to 16s Od per 2251hs oats, lis Od to 12s Od per 200lbs; buley, 19s 01 to 20\ ad per 2801bs e,<trs, 6 !n7 lot Is; butter, Is to Is 2 I •ei lb; chickens, 3s 0d to 5s 0,1; hens, 2-i Oi r,o 3s Od ducks, 4s Od to 51 Od rabbits, Is 41 to Is 8 pe couple apples, Id to l^d pears Id to 2-1 per lb. WHITCHORCM. Friday.— Wheat, 14s Od to 15; 0 per 225ibs bai ley, 17s Od to 18s Od p,3 r 2801bs oats, 118 Od to 15s 0'! per 200lbs eggs, 6 to 7 for Is butter, Os to Is 21 per lb fowls, 4s Od to 4s 6d ducks, 5s Od to 5s 6d rabbits, Is 8 to Os 01 per couple; potatoes, Od to Is per score beef, 7d to to 9d mutton, 8d to 9d lamb, lOd veal, 7d to 9d pork, 6Jd to 7d per lb; apples, 3d per lb. CORK BDTTEB, Tuesday.—Firsts, 95s secondt; 93J thirds, 863 fourths, —s. Mild cared Superfine, 98s; fine mild, 89s; choicest boxes, 100 choice, —s. Fiesh butter, 102:1. Fair supply; brisk demand steady prices. LONDON HAY AND STRAW, Tuesday. P t-ices Best clover, 84s Od (o 95s Od inferior do., 72s Od to 80a Od specially picked hay, 85s Od good do. 68s Od to 78s Od inferior do 55s Od to 63s Od mixture and sainfoin, 70s Od to 82a 6J straw, 28s to 33" per Iqad. SALFOHU CATTLK, Tuesday.—Trade firmer for fsittie if all kirrip, but piices not appreciably altered. Bitter demand fir sheep fit a slight advance. At market: Oat'.le, 2.273; Hheep, 6.560 calves, 117 pigp, 20. Quotations Cattle, 5d to 6|d sheep, 7d to 1 alves, 5d to 7^d per lb. BIRMINGHAM CATTLK, Tuesday.—Very few beasts Sm ing', and trade dull. Quotations — Best liere. fords, 6",] shorthorns, 6d to 641 bulls and cow- 4d to 5d calves, 6Jd to 8d wether sheap, 8id to8$d; ewesnud rams, 6d to 6^1 par lb; b leun 4 pigs, 0a 0d to 9s 0 I porkets, 10s 3 t to 10s 6d sows, 7s 4d to 7, 6J per soore. LIVKRFOOL Coal", Tuesday.— Wtiott, moderate trade, Friday's full pi ices to ?1,,l dearer—1 Manitob 1, 8s 10^ 1 to 8s lid; 2 Manitoba, 84 9d to 8t 9^1. Ma zj, quiet trade, Friday's prices, having lost advance leeordod at opening—Prime m xed, 5t 8 i Plate, 5s 41. Brans, S tidi, 34i 6d to 35 < Od. Oats— white, 3s Od to 3s Id; y How and black, 2s 10d to 2s lid. Fl U", unchanged. LIVKR- OOL CATTLK M >nday. —At M irket: Cattle, 1,354 sheep, 5,472. Quotations :—Beef, 4iii to 61d tru toa, 6^d to 9d per ib. BIRMINGHAM BUTCHBKS' HIDS AND SKI.V XIAKKKT Friday.— Hides, 95 and np, porfeotly fl»yad, 5 £ i ordinary, 5 £ d. B5 to94, 5§d, 5Jrl; 75 to 84, 53 1,5b 65 to 74, 5âl, 5Ad 56 to b4, 5|d, 5gd; 55 and andnr, -J' 5-Vi teavy cows, 5d, 4fd light cows, 54 4gd bull- 4^1, 4J; warbled and Irregs, 3^d to 4i Ca;f, 17 and up, 6§d 12 to 16, 6M; 9 to 11, 6gd lifjhr, 7 I. Horse hides, 22g Jd, 20s 6d, 17» 6d, ]5361,12,61,1189,), B:i6i. WOJIS, al 7S Id, a 5J 10,1, b 41 5d, e 3s 7d lo',s, 8j 0 1, 7s 5d. 6s 8d, 6J. Fat, best beef, 2fd; best mntton, 2§:i; seconds, 2^d; common, 14,1 mixed fat, 2^1. Marrowbones, Is 2d. waste, 9d per score. FEEDING SruFSS.—SloJassice MCHI, £ 65S per ton. .a.

DOLGELLLOY PETTY SESSIONS. Tuesday week, before Messrs C. E. Munro Edwards (chaii man), O. S'aney Wynne, 1», Williams, E. P. Jelf Rereloy, J. Meyrick Jones, A. E. Jelf iieveley and Captain 11. M. Kichards.

ALLEGED HAWKING OF TOB ? COO. Griffith Jones, CLth Ilall, Blaenau "Festiuiog, was charged with unlawfully telling tobacco on the highway. Mr llarnb-m, t.tip-rvi^or, who prose- cuted on behalf 01 the Inl «nd lleveuae t.-t,;d that defendant ha 1 committed a very serious offence Had if found guilty was liable to a penalty of RIOJ P.C. Thein,S Williams said he was engaged iu sheep dipping operations at Cyp'au farm, Llan- fachrcih on Tu-sdcy, 17oh September. Whils: there ho heard Mrs Kee? sending hor bey to meet the defendant for provisions. John Ilees the tenant of tie farm, a'si asked his sari tob.-in^ him two ounces ef the bnt tobacco. The corn-table r,i nested the transaction. Defendant had a large pap-, r bag in hig cart. P«om it lie ex'racted two one-ounce packets of tobacco. Handing them to the boy ho made the rt niirk Pafc then! in your pocket lest the policeman sees them." The b y's pocket however was not deep enough to conceal its ccn'ents. On being forte.ally charged the defendant aft-;r deliberation said be had IraneM the tobacco to Older. 12 John Itees said ha was in the habit of buying tobacco iiom the derendaiit, who need to call with provisions at ceriain intervals. He lia not pre- viously oidered the tobacco, and that was tho reason he despatched his son to procure it. EvanMercnt.i Hees, eon of the last wi.ness, said ha went to the defendant's cm on Sep ember 17. His mother sent him thei-3 whh a win ten order for provisions. lie also brought tobacco at his father's request. Defendant was fined £ 1 and cos!s, aad warned not to repeat the offence.

DHUKK IN CIIAUGE OF A HOnSE. IIDgh OWdl, OJeceileh F.lrm, Bnl bdi, was charged by P.O. J. Francis w iih havir- boon drunk whilst in chs.ge of a burs) in Queen's fcquaro 011 November ]4f. — Defendant was re- presented by Mr K. (in line Jone- solicitor who pleaded guilty on his behalf. The fine imposed waa <ss 6a and co^ts.

GENEALOGY: ELEANOR OF KENT'S CHILDREN. MORTIMER. POWYS. Roger de Mortimer = Eleanor = Edward de Cherleton. Earl of March, of Kent, Lord of Powys, ob. 1398. J ob. 1410. ob. 1422. I I Edmund Annie Joan Joyce ob. 1424 (heiress of (joint-heiress (joint-heiress (no issue) Mortimer) of Powys) of Powys) In due course both Aone and Joan and Joyce married, and to their respective husbands came all the lordships, castles, boroughs, etc., that these sisters possessed. Before the year 1535 the whole of Anne's dominions, and all Joyce's (save the com- mot of Deytheur), had passed to the Crown. Joan's family held their moiety until 1587 when the Herberts purchased Powys Castle and its Barony. Historically, then, Montgomeryshire may be said to be composed of the fo'lowing territories, viz.: The Mortimer domains, 152 eq. miles Joan's Powys 290 „ Joyce's Powys 326 Welsh Caus land 25 „ Jh'lsley manor. 3 Carreghova township 2 „ Total 798 fq. miles The lordship of Mawddwy, although part of Upper Powys, is not include t in the above, having been annexed to Merionethshire in 1535 6. Mawddwy was held in soccage of Powys Castle by an nnnual rent at Christmas. Carreghova towmhip was added to our county some 50 years ago. Of the ancient botough-towns of Montgomery- shire, the county town (.. JlolJtgornery) received its first charter from the English Crown; Newtown was chartered by the Mortimers whilst Caersws, *Llanfy llin, *L!anidlo.'g, Machynlleth, and ♦Welshpool received their several charters from the Princes and Lords of Powys. Soo 1 after the creation of our o^unty the English subdivision of hun *red wasintroducedin p'aca of the national cantreds and co nmois. Here ia a list of the Montgomeryshire hundreds' will their oorreap miing commots, elc. English, divisions. Welah, equivalents. 1 Deytheur Deytheur Bausley manor 2 Caus G); theur Llanet chy dol 3 POJle Ystrad Marchell Mechaiu Issa 4 Llatifyllin Mechain ucha Moch riant 5 Mathraval Caereinion 6 Machynlleth Cyvei'isg 7 Llanidloes Arwystli 8 Newtown Cedewain 9 Montgomery Montgomery K-y r IUc kr, &a. 1 he [Iiitdi-oits I are no longer administrative ar< as, having given place to four larg», unwieldy Woikhouse districts, whoso bound-i completely ignore those of the ancient divisions. Of ail sys- tems of local government in the world, the English Poor-L'iw system is tha very hut of 'aI! lhat appeals tl 011.s sentiment and imagination—the rotnau'ic a-id historic) 1 element8 being entirely wanting; s >, it is ueediess to pursue our tuhject further than stating, that nowadays the geo- graph (cal. and administrative bounds of tLe COlI II ty of Montgomery exactly coincide, white1, on the other hand, the poor-law and registration County takes in lar^re slices of Shropshire, Denbighshi)e, Merionethshire, and Cardiganshire, at the eama time omitting some corners of the ancient admin- istrative County. 1 The Lady Joyce's share was AnvystJi, Cyveiliog, and Deytheur. and the outer ward of the Castle of La Pole. ;:Towns still retaining municipal privileges. I OWEN KBBKIXION.