The Aberystwith Observer

MONTGOMERYSHIRE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Goals P. W. L. D. F A. PTS. Aberyctwyth T. (1) 7 7 0 0 34 5 14 Llanidloes U. (4) 9 3 2 4 16 19 10 Abeivetwyth C. (2) 8 2 1 5 17 10 9 Tuwyn Rovers 8 3 2 3 14 16 9 Newt-own K.VV.W.(5) 9 3 4 2 13 21 8 Newt.;wnN.E(6). 7 1 2 4 10 9 6 Montgomery 10 1 5 4 9 25 6 O^vvcsf,ry Works A. 8 C 4 4 6 16 4 LLANIDLOES v. R.W.W. These teams met at Llanidloes on Saturday under the auspices of the Montgomeryshire League, before a fair gate. Mr J. Davies, Rhayader, had charge of the teams, which lined up as foJIows — Llanidloes: Pugh; C. Smith and Watkins; George, Hamer, and J. Evans Bradbury, Ford, Hughes, B. Smith, and A. Evans. R.W.W.: Powell; Challinor and Morgan; Rees, R. Evans, and Bellis T. Evans, Jones, W Owen, Garnett, and A. Owen. The visitors won the toss and elected to de- fend the river-side goal. Play opened fast, and both defences were severely tested in quick suc- cession, especially so was the home defence with a splendid shot from R. Evans, which C. Smith cleverly headed away. T. P. Hamer receiving and put his forwards a-going again, Powell fist- ing out in clever style a hard shot from T. Hughes. The visiting vanguard played some really fine football, but however they found a stubborn defence. R. Pugh repelled two shots from T. Evans and W. Owen in good style in quick succession. The victors forced a corner, but this was got away by T. P. Hamer. The homesters' vanguard settled down more to their work, but several attempts of theirs were Hulli- fied through A. Evans continually being off-side. From one of these free kicks Challinor sent the forwards well down the field with a huge kick. and the homesters had an anxious and uncom- fortable time, Watkins relieving through head- ing behind, the resultant corner proving fruit- less. The visitors were again coming on, but T. P. Hamer cleverly robbed W. Owen when the latter looked dangerous:, and gave to B. Smith. who. together with Evans, raced away. but Evans' shot went a trifle wide. The homesters were again attacking, and Powell saved a splen- did shot from B. Smith at the expense of a cor- ner, which, however, was not improved upon. T. Evans was set a-going on the visiting right, but his career was cleverly checked by J. Evans, who, however, dallied somewhat with the ball instead of sending on to his forwards, with the result that the ball was sent out of play. A nice centre, from the visiting left wing was safe, ly negotiated by C. Smith. T. Evans again got going, but Watkins came to the rescue. and the ball was sent behind. At the other end Morgan cleared a. feeble centre from B. Smith, Bellis re- ceiving and gave to W. Owen, who tried Pugh's abilities with a hot shot, which the latter clever- ly steered clear. Play continued fast, but both sets of forwards lound their opposing defence too powerful for them. Half-time arrived with a clean sheet. On resuming the homesters had to defend very early, and Garnett, who now had gone outside left, began to make his presence felt. He put in some very accurate centres, but Hamer and his defending partners were on the alrfc and cleared. Tom Hughes, at the other end, tried a long shot. which Powell only just managed to clear. W. Owen later met a "lovely centre from T. Evans, and scored for the visit- ors, his shot giving Pugh no chance. This put still further vigour into the players, and Powell and Pugh were each called upon in quirk suc- cession. The homesters were eventually award ed a penalty through hands in the dreaded area, and T. Hughes, who took the kick, made no mis- take. and equalised. Soon after this the home team was re-arranged. Ford going back, and C. Smith coming inside right. This chance seem- ed to work profitably, and the homesters, were again forcing the game, C. Smith nearly get- ting through, but he handled, and thus* relief cametoNewtown. From the free kick M. Jones and W. Owen worked exceedingly well up the field, and Pugh was brought, to his knees from a shot by Garnett, and later had to throw hvmsLdf at full length to a shot from W. Owen. At the other end the homesters forced two cor- ners in quick succession, and a melee took place in the goal mouth, during whicltC. Smith put on ilit- Ni-iritijig goal, and thus secured for his sido the full bag of points. Both teams tried hard to add to their score, but the defence pre- vailed on eath occasion. A very "cleqn" game ended in a .i.tory for Llanidloes by two goals to one. n

HOCKEY. TOWYN COUNTY SCHOOL GIRLS v ABER- YSTWYTH COUNTY SCHOOL GIRLS. This match was played at Aberystwyth last Saturday, and proved a. most interesting and keenly contested game. The result was a win for Aberystwyth by two goals to one. Both teams played well, and either could have won. Dilys Griffiths, who played splendidly through- out, scored for the visitors with a well directed shot. 'Messrs Pryce Evans and Ernest Jones were the referees. ¡ ABERYSTWYTH COLLEGE v OSWESTRY. The return hockey match between re present a. tives of the Aberystwyth College and Oswestry was played on the Lianbadarn field on Satur- day, before a. fair attendance of spectators. The visitors brought an exceptionally strong team, five of them being playing members for Shrop- shire county. They had played during the last three years 44 matches, and had only lost. four. The victory of the Collegians by one goal to nil was a good performance. The ball was off at 2-45. The College started and pressed for a few minutes. The visitors attacked but were repulsed, and Jack Jenkins who had a goal at his mercy, in his anxiety to score, sent wide. On another occasion Llewelyn scored, but the umpire pulled htta up for ulf-side. Half-time was called with score. On resuming, the Salopians pressed but the home defence were not to be denied. The ball was continually in the visitors' twenty-five. About fifteen minutes from the end the homesters were awarded a free hit. The hit was. taken by Dickie Evans, who gave to W. H. Evans who had no difficulty in scoring. The play continued to be very ex- citing until the end, and the homesters after a keen struggle, ran out victors by one goal to nil. The umpire was Mr E. M. Williams, and the College team was composed of the follow- ing :—J. M. Gittins; Talbot Jones and Idris 11 Morgan; De Say Thomas, Gell Jones, and D. Evans (captain); J. Jenkins. W. H. Evans, M. Llewellyn, — Humphreys, and H. Peacock. -♦

MACHYNLLETH COUNTY COURT. Saturday.—Before His Honour, Judge Evans. THE BAILIFF AND HIS BEEF. Edward Howell claimed from John Jones, Dolfonddu, Cemmaes, F-9 5s 3d wages due.—Mr Edmund Gillart appeared for the plaintiff, who said that he was employed on the defendant's farm as bailiff on May 13th, 1905, at JE30 per an- num with food and lodgings. He was re-en- gaged at the end of 1905 for another yea.r at the same wages. Before the end of the second year, the witness had a conversation with the defendant about going on for another year. Wit- ness wanted to go on by the week. His object was, as he expected that they would require him as keeper on the Dovey, he would be able to go in a week's time. He had had to complain about the food during the last year. His Honour: Was there any difference in the food?—Yes, it was not half so good. It would not agree with me. His Honour Perhaps, you did not agree with the food (laughter). What food was. it?—Beef. His Honour: What was the matter with it? —I could not eat it. It was too tough (laugh- ter). Plaintiff continuing, said that he left on August 7th in accordance with a fourteen days' written notice. Nothing happened between them. He told the defendant that his time was up, and he asked for his wages. This the de- fendant refused, and witness. left. A little later he went and saw the defendant who paid him £1 on the old year's wages, leaving a balance of 4s. His Honour Was there anybody present at the last engagement?—No, only us two. We engaged in the stable. The defendant, who did not appear, was re- presented by his daughter, Margaret Catherine Jones, who said tliar there was no agreement to go on a week's notice. The case was held over until the next Court, and the costs were reserved. QUARREL ABOUT A GRATUITY. Lewis Rees, Cemmaes, claimed 10s from Ed. Alcroft. water bailiff. -.lMr Edmund Gillart. who appeared for the defendant .said that the de- fence was that the money had been paid to Rees's wife. It was a gift of £ 1 which was to be divided between Rees and another watcher named Humphreys.—Mrs Jane Rees said that in November, 1906, she received gi from Al- croft, being her husband's wages. Thev were both alone and she was quite sure that the 10s was not paid.—The defendant said that he had been head bailiff on the river for ten years. In October, 1906. he xjeceived £1 from Col Coles to be divided between Robert Humphreys and L. Rees. He paid Humphreys his share on November 1st, and Rees's the second week in November, within a fortnight after receiving the £1. He paid Mrs Rees at her house in Cem maes. Morris Evans, his under keeper, was present. Witness went to the door and asked if Rees was in. >He told Mrs Rees that he had 10s for him, and he asked her if she would give it him. She replied thank you very much," and closed the door, and he went away. He told Evans that that was done with. There was no wages then due to Reesi until Novem- ber 17th, when lie was paid 12 4s 8d. There was nothing mentioned about it until January 22nd of this year, when lie received a letter dater January 11th, The services of Rees were dispensed with on February 20th, 1907. They were both in Julv last summoned before the Executive Committee of the Dovey Club, amongst those present being Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest and Dr Davies" who were quite satisfied that the money had been paid.—Morris Evans, one. of the assistant keepers, said that he remembered going to Cemmaes with Aleroft in November, 1906. Witness stopped about six or seven yards in front of Rees's house. Al- croft went to the door, and was answered by Mr-; Rot's. He saw Alcroft, go in his pocket and pull out a coin which he gave to Mrs Rees. llis Honour non-suited the plaintiff. 1 ——-— ♦

ANOTHER TARIFF REFORM VICTORY. WORCESTER "WEAIZY OF THE GOVERN- IMEXT. Yet another decisive victory has been < achieved for Tariff Reform as the result of the Worcester election which was declared on Fri- day night. As in the recent cases of Mid-Devon and the Ross Division of Herefordshire, the Unionist and Tariff Reform candidate was re- 1 turned by a very substantial majority over his c lM-ee Trade Liberal opponent. The bv-clection < ill Worcester was rendered neessary owing to c the previous member having been unseated on « petition. Th figures, are:— Mr E. A. Goukling (LT.) 4,361 Mr Harold El vers ton (L.) 3.069 Unionist majority ]ogo 1 he Unionist majority at the 1906 election was 129. Addressing the electors after the declaration of the poll, iMr Goulding explained the Unionist victory on the following grounds I am con- L, vinced that the electors are weary of the pre- sent Government. They realise that promises made at the general election have never been fulfilled, and that there is practically no chance T I "l?m )e.m" so- above everything else I believe that Tariff Reform is the' real can* ot victory; the voters in the agricultural con- stituencies of Mid-Devon and South Hereford- shire havo shown that they believe a change in the fiscal system necessary, and now the indus- trial electors of Worcester have sent the same message to the House of Common-, The old Radical cry of Yoar food will cost you more is well night, exploded, and people are now be- ginning to understand that it is possible to ob- tain more regular work and increased wages by mron. of Tariff R*form. Tl.„ pre*™ ?,f -mployment and poverty has made the i>eople Sle^S." in °"r »ST, "ome about."

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TREATMENT. I INQUEST ON THE LATE MR T. DARLINGTON. The Deputy Coroner for Chelsea on Friday held an inquest on the late Mr Thomas Darling- ton, aged 43, of Sloane street, Chelsea, Govern- men school inspector in Wales, who lived in Aberysfwyth until last year, and until then had good health. In April on account of poor health he came to London. His wife was a Christian Scientist, and she suggested that he should place himself in their hands. They saw a Captain Baines, who applied their treatment. Subse- quently a doctor was called in at Captain Baines' request, and the medical man said that the case was hopeless, and they decided not to have any more medical aid, but to rely entirely on Chris- tian Science treatment. Later on, however, medical men were again called, but while they were in consultation the patient died. The widow, giving evidence, said that when they came to London Dr Goarnant was sent for, who said there was something the matter with a lung. As soon as she heard that the disease was a serious one she went to Captain Baines, and told him she was quite sure it would be best for her husband to -take Christian Science treat- ment. Later on Mr Barton was called in, and he told her that there was not much hope when a man reached 44 years of age with cancer. When the deceased heard of that he said, If it is cancer, the only thing is Christian Science." The Coroner: Was he a Christian Scientist? —'He was further advanced than I was. My chil- dren had got so far that they would not see a doctor at all. Continuing, the witness said that Captain Baines' treatment was always satisfactory, and the captain came night and day, whenever he was sent for. Dr Williams was subsequently called in. as the witness wanted to know exactly what was the matter with her husband.,He did not prescribe as she told him she did not want any treatment. The Coroner Did you tell him that you had a Christian Science healer?—Yes. He was al- ways worse after examination by the doctor. Captain Baines said it would take a lot of work to destroy the mental picture. The Coroner Is mental picture" a Christian Science term? Does it mean the impression left on his mind by the doctor?—Yes. On Tuesday, the morning of the death, Captain Baines came about 9-30, and saw my husband, who then be- came absolutely conscious, and spoke to me at intervals and recognised others. Answering further questions, the widow said that Captain Baines did not press the treatment upon her, but told her to go away and think of it. Captain Baines never pretended to be a doctor. The hotel people had been suspicious that there might be some infection, and that was one of the reasons for calling in a doctor. Mr Bainbridge, brother-in-law of Mr Darling- ton, said he was not a Christian Scientist, and was very much opposed to the treatment, but all the time his: brother was under the Christian Science treatment he experienced nothing but relief. Of the kindness, sweetness, and beauty of Christian Science treatment," said the wit- ness, I cannot speak too highly. Although there is a mystery which I cannot understand, and a great deal of it seems nonsense, there un- doubtedly is a force which was of infinite value to my brother." The inquiry was then adjourned.

HINTS ON POULTRY KEEPING. THE EARLY HATCHING OF CHICKENS. When it is desired that hens which become broody at this early period of the year should sit and hatch out strong chickens, more careful preparation is necessary of various points and matters connected with the sitting process than when the weather has more spring warmth in it and the eggs are naturally more fertile. Birds in their wild state or fowls kept under very ex- posed and cold conditions would not be sitting so early in the year as now, and therefore we must do what we can to assist the hen bent on incubating duties, at this time and for a few weeks to come to bring off satisfactory hatches. One of the first things to do is to be sure that the hen is really broody enough to be entrusted with the eggs, for it does sometimes happen that she does not seem quite able to make up her mind as to whether she will take permanently to the nest or not, periods of clucking" and close sitting for a time being succeeded by desertion sufficiently long to chill and destroy any chick- ens in process of development within the egg shells. Perhaps the hen may not be of a closely sitting variety or cross, or she may be a pullet going broody for the first time, or the weather may not be tempting enough to encourage brood- iness; but it is well to be sure that the hen means business before risking the loss of eggs which early in the year are often scarce. We have next to consider the position of the nest and the formation of it. It is not advisable at any time of year that a hen should be allowed to sit in the roosting house or in nests that the fowls have been accustomed to lay in. In these cases lice and fleas will be present, and often in such qua-ntities as to keep the sitting hen in a state of torment from the severity of their at- tacks upon her. When this is so no hen can set steadily, and often the bad hatching of the eggs or even the desertion of them may be traced to this cause. Therefore a clean place, i.e., free from such insect vermin, must be chosen one also that is not subject to the encroachments of the other fowls, and in cold weather a warm sheltered position for the nest is a necessity. As regards the shape of the nest it should always be round or somewhat oval, so that when the eggs for hatching are placed in it and the hen is upon them she and the nest should fit each other. The endeavour to build a round nest in a square box or similar shaped enclosure is not always a success, and sometimes leads to disas- ter; for unless the material of which the nest is composed (short, sweet, soft hay is the best thing at this time of year), and is solidly wedged in to fill up the corners so that the round shape may be preserved, the eggs cannot be kept close to the body of the hen, ajid addling or weak ohickens is tho result. If the weather is severe.* h cold, a sitting hen may have difficulty in keep- ing up the heat neces-wiry to hatch the eggs, and therefore we must take care that she has plenty of nest material to help her, and that the nest itself be of proper shape. The base of the nest—under the hay-- should be of very slightly damp earth free from stones or hard lumps" and a layer of it, one or two inches thick, will be ample. The number of eggs in the nest will vary according to the season. At this time of year nine or ten will be ample. They should not have been allowed to remain long in the nests or places they were laid in before being collect- i aU frosty w'eather soon gets so chilled that the germ of the chicken may be de- stroyed. The eggs given to be incubated should be so marked that a glance at them when the hen is away feeding will show if, as sometimes happens, other hens may have laid in the same nest as the litter. If a ring in ink is drawn on the shells round the middle of the eggs they will not require touching to search for°any other mark that may have been put on them, and a nowly laid one can be at once detected. Should an egg in process of incubation get broken, as sometimes occurs, and the matter from it has soiled the other eggs and the nest the former will have to be washed and the latter renewed with fresh hay. The washing of such eggs is always a matter requiring care, but in cold weather extra, attention is wanted in order that they may not be injuriously chilled in the process. It should not be done or the eggs taken from the nest until just before the hen goes on 1 to them after being away to feed. They should then be thoroughly cleansed in water at about 100 degrees in temperature, quickly wiped, a,nd I? immediately put under the hen. In this way all I injury from chill will be avoided. It is always 1 requisite that the shells of eggs in process of i hatching should be kept clean. If they are, as it were, varnished with egg or any other matter, I the pores, in the shells may be so closed up as t partially or wholly to prevent the passage of 1 the outside air to the living chicken inside. 1 The sitting hen should be allowed off once. 1 (la-ily for food and exercise and for the airing of the eggs in the nest. Care should to taken that sho is not absent from them long enough to lose a slight but distinct feeling of warmth if the hand is placed on them. In very cold weather it is a good plan to lightly drop a Bilk handker- chief upon them by which the heat in the nest is conserved, and eo the hen can be absmt rather longer if considered necessary. The hen should be mainly fed on grain, maize being useful in winter on account of its warm- ing nature owing to the oil it contains. Greer vegetable food is also a requisite, and clean fresh water for drinking. The dust bath to en- able the hen to cleanse herself from insect plagues, must be provided. There will be littk chance of good hatches of chickens if this is ne- glected, and a. eu^iv of gritty matter to assis; digestion is an equal necessity.

SHREWSBURY HORSE SALE. j The opening sales of horses for the year were held at the Raven Repository, Shrewsbury, by Messrs Hall, Wateridge, aud Owen, on Friday'and W Saturday last, and comprised an entry of 205 The f trade for hacks was about as usual; but for useful knimais especially in the heavy bo se class, there nras g x d competition, and consequently these sold, irell. A large company of buyers wera present t 'if ;he sale, IThe uext monthly ho>«9 sales w.ll take place at ,ne Karen Repository ou Friday and Saturday February 28th «md 290,, at.d the "March G.eat Elorse Fliir" (always a po, alar future) will be leldon Tuesday, March 3rd, at both of W-.Vh a ,oed trade is ant:cipated.

FRIENDLY MATCHES. TOWYN COUNTY SCHOOL v ABERYS- TWYTH COLLEGE SECOND XI This game was played on the Vicarage field laet Saturday. Towyu were minus their best forward, (). F. Jones.. The School captain *on. th* to*f, ?J,d e^ted to plav towards the w>ad. The School showed fine form, and were *f,omblned lot than their opponents. About half way through the first half the School fieored, which proved to be the only goal of the game. The College goalkeeper, a rugger player of huge sue, played well and eo did the Lacks John Thomas being the better. The College # If8 *ere good and worked hard, while the forwards, Goronwv Edwards and Rufus Morgan were the pick. The School defence was very good, especially the three halves, who phy- excellently. The School forwards although very light, played a good game. The duties of wferee were impartially and most ablv carried OOt by Mr Thos. Hughes, U.C.W.

THE WELSH CUP. ABERYSTWYTH v TON PENTRE Considerable interest was evinced in' this < match which wasplayed on the Smithfield Ath'et- to ground on Saturday. There wa. a .cord < gate for Aberystwyth, there being over 1.800 people on the ground, gate money amounting to ^ver £ 53. Cheap tickets were issued on the Cambnan and G W. Railways, and the former T™Penfre*1*™ V™ f'l'°Ug5t OVCr 50 Oflora 1 Ak ,Th; turned out as follows • Aberystwyth: < J. Davies; Mansel Jenkins and J wT (captain); T. Rees, E. Peake, » Y/ Borbavt bkpLenscr; D 1 ° h"a,C'"y. »• Pfntrf w- Coleman; Walter Chilling- t i r;nd.R'^s Jones; G. Curtis H. » Xn^ L B P ? Crichley. Jack t £ >nes, L. B. Curtis, E. C. Gac-con, and Ernie 1 Mr J. Cutland, Ruabon, liad- both teams well i ZP £ wTL1r3moa"eroMr°swaldJames and W. Reed. 0rS WOn, and d^id*d to de- <: irfin h «nfg°- R,b P°nke shot Off. «wl m the first minute the visitors made an at- feck, and a centre by Curtis went over the bar. '■ IT against the visitors was taken by < Green. He placed to Hughes whn just crazed t E. Peake pus'ied one of the vis- s itors, and ree promptly awarded them a free kick. I-i this they attacked but were checked by ■ • The homesters forced a cor- ner, and :e kick that ensued, Hum- phreys herte, ;r the bar. Stephenson was noticeable fc laracteristic run, but his final effort was wi, Towyn Jones now became con- spicuous, and lie passed to Humphreys who scored a beauty after about six minutes play. J. W. Edwards next tried a "pot shot" which just missed the mark. Towyn Jones with a fine long shot sent over the bar. Play was suspend. ed for a while, Curtis being injured. On re- starting Rees. was badly fouled by Grant, and the referee had occasion to warn that player. Bob Peake, with a long shot, sent into Coleman's hands who had no difficulty in clearing. A free kick for the homestere> was taken by Green. He passed to E. Peake who sent the leather high over the bar. A little later Bob Peake who was in a nice position, placed wide. Davies effected a grand save from Parry, and he was highly applauded. After evad. ing the visiting defence, Bob Peake sent in a hard shot which etruck underneath the cross- oar, and the referee allowed a goal, thus scor- ing number two after about nineteen minutes' play. The visitors forced a corner, and Davies twice cleared by fisting out. He was. again called upon to clear from a hot shot-by Parry, which he did in fine stjie. The Seasiders broke away, Stephenson being pulled up for offside. Coleman was now called upon to clear from Towyn Jones, which he did cleverly. A nicely placed corner by the visitors was fruitless. Gac. con sent in a hot ground shot which Davies saved. The visitors who were now pressing, were awarded a corner. The leather was cleared by Hughes who gave to Stephenson, but he was not allowed to progress far, Chillington inter- vening. From hands against E. Peake, Davies cleared. Some pretty play by the home for- wards terminated in Hughes placing over the bar. Half-time, Aberystwyth 2 goals, Ton Pen- tre nil. Immediately on re-starting, Stephenson col- lided with one of his opponents, and play had to be suspended. Parry after a magnificent dribble scored for the visitors, the ball going into the corner of the net. The homesters attacked, but this was spoilt by Towyn Jones fouling one of his opponents. Chillington took the kick. but J. W. Edwards retaliated, and E. Peake with a hot shot just missed his mark..The ball was kept in the precincts of the visiting citadel, B. Peake being pulled up for playing the custodian. Jones with a hard kick sent well down the field, but Mansel Jenkins returned the attack. Towvn Jones receiving, sent to E. Peake who shot wide.. A little later Towyn Jones headed into Coleman's hands. He was obliged to throw out the ball, and Humphreys meeting it, sent a stinging shot against the upright. The visitors became aggdessive. but the situation was saved by E. Peake shooting out of play. Another break away on the visitors left terminated in Parry placing wide. Davie-s was, now called up- on to save from Crinchley which he did in fine style by fisting out. Parry again shot wide. The Aberystwyth men forced a corner. The kick was nicely placed by Towyn Jones, and Cuftis receiving, raced away. He passed to Crinchley who shot wide of the mark. A dan- gerous attack by the "reds" was cheeked by Jenkins. Green nearly scored from a free-kick. Davies at the other end saved a hot shot from Parry. Stephenson raced away, and he was de. liberately fouled. E. Peake took the kick from which Coleman cleared by conceding a corner. The flag kick was taken by Rees, and was nice- ly placed. A melee ensued near th, visitors goal and a re.lief came to the "reds" through one of the homesters fouling an opponent. o The visitors scored, but the referee had blown his whistle for offside and the goal was disallowed. There was now about three minutes to play, and the visitors made strenuous efforts to equalise, but the whistle went for full time, and the Aber- ystwyth men by winning by two goals to one have qualified for the semi-final.

HONOURS EVEN AT OSWESTRY. The most attractive match in the fourth round of the Welsh National competition drew a fine crowd to the home of Oswestry United on Sat- urday. Wrexham and Oswestry have always been keen rivals, and the prospect of an excit- ing encounter, exercieed such an influence over enthusias-ts in the border district, that they es- tablished a record for the season in gate-money. And the spectators certainly had value for their money. They saw ninety minutes strenuous striving, with plenty of sparkling football and exciting incidents. Few could reasonably cavil at the result. The spoils were shared, and so, in the time-honoured phrase '• both live to fight another day." Oswestry were unfortunate that such a monstrous encounter found them with- out their strongest eleven. Roberta did not feci sufficiently fit to take up the centre-half posi- tion, and at the last moment, the veteran Good rich had to be substituted for E. Williams at inside left. These changes did not make for greater prowess. Wrexham had the "strongest team they could command, but doubtless the ab- sence of G. O. Williams, the International ces- tre-lialf, rather weakened the middJc division. The game opened sensationally with a first- minute goal. Scarcely had the United support- ers breathed freely a-' Evans repelled a promis- ing advance by the Welsh blues, when Jones and Wynn sped away on the right. Blew met the pair, but was deceived. The ball was cen- tred goalwards. It wa; a rather dangerous mes senger, nnd Hughes who seemed a little excited. palpably mis-kicked. Right in front of coal, this was a glaring mistake in defence, and Good. rich, dasl: .ig up. had no difficulty in beating Percival, for the veteran forward. kept a cool head, and steered the bell into the far corner of the net. This early and unexpected success put the Osvvestrians on happy terms with them- selves. After Smith had caused Frank Williams to handle a puny effort. Jones and Wvnn at. tempted to repeat their good work. But first, the latter s centre travelled right across goal- mouth without being met. and then Blew set f;)nv;m,s a-g°i»g with a clever clearance. I he f:ur-haired Hughes- who represented Wales against Ireland last season-got, forward, nicely out-witted Evans, and "ent, across. Griffiths re. turned for Jones to be left with a golden oppor. tunity. It looked a big mite to a little mite on a goal, but the outside left's shot was woefully weak and wide. But Wrexham persisted and for the next few minutes they filled the picture with some pretty forwa. d play. Smith. Myatt and Hughes. the inside trio, were partkuiarly conspicuous, but. they met stumbling blocks in the home defenders, who hereabouts were capi- tal interveners. Still Wrexham kept up pres- suie. But their tactics were those of ping-pong- lsts-little dainty lobs in front of goal, when a dash in and the strong shot would have brought benefit. The Welshmen forced a corner and this Huffadine enabled Smith to head «oa] wards F. Williams cleared, but Blew re fum- ed. and Griffiths shot capitally. There was much excitement when Williams fell in clearing, but he threw the ball away, )iid danger was avert- ed. A hen Oswestry attacked, and came within an ace of increasing their lead. From Good- "J s 'Newbouud centred well. Blew cleared, but Wynn pounced on the return and shot towards the goal corner. Percival seemed r £ bt°n' !i" \V- foi-w'-exham Hughes cleared tight on the goal lu,e. The Welsh vanguard now attaekoa ?pir,te«iy. and after some pivuv pass- mg, Myatt sent ill a brilliant shot winch Wil- ii.,t to tul,. Tk„s .natters were made even after 31 minutes' piav. After >ome unimportant exchanges, Oswestry forced a corner, but. this was of no advantage. thc ball being srnt behind. Then Wrexhim Vasserted them-dve- and. following a throw in, Smith beat t.ie home r-ustodiau with a slow, ground shot. At the interval the Welshmen were lead- safv \V p i in tl,ree- Tl^ •csnmption f M "ham on the attack. Smith leading the Ti H° gav° to Mvatf- wh<"> ^ent out to Griffiths ;i.nd that player got in a centre which was full of peril to the homo defence. Jones, however, made a poor attempt at con- certing..vending the ball wide when well placed I6" UP tht> "00d work- *!Hl fo; t u. next JO minutes or so they attacked with ^termination that their opponents wore &eldom dangerous. Jones and Wynn were great foragers at this stage, and Blew was time and again called upon to defend his lines. The In- ternational had many keen tussles with the pair, and though beaten more than once he played a splendid defensive game. In fact he was the mainstay of the Welsh defence. Jones, how- ever, gave Percival trouble with several splen- did shots, and Newbound had a dangerous shot charged down. The Welsh forwards got going again, and a faulty clearance by J. Williams let in Smith. The centre shot well, but F. Wil- liams cleared excellently. Oswestry in turn at- tacked on the left, Newbound making headway in something like his old style, and centring splendidly. Wynn dashed up and sent against the side net. Next Wynn, with a. neat pass, sent Jones on his way rejoicing, and he finished up with a capital centre. Goodrich met the ball and netted, but he was palpably offside. Still Oswestry persisted, and Huffadine had to concede a corner in tackling Newbound. The flag kick was cleared, but the Cup-holders were not to be denied. They were exerting so much pressure at this, period that it was bound to bear fruit sooner or later. At last the equaliser came amid a scene of great enthusiasm. Jones made headway on the right, and, beating Blew, con- verged goalwards. Percival came out a little. and the outside right tapped the ball to Wynn who scored with a short range shot which gave the goalkeeper no chance. Oswestry's- merry right wingers almost repeated their success a few minutes later. Jones received from Wynn and placed into goalmouth. Blew tried to head the dangerous object, but missed, and the ball touched ground behind him, right in goal mouth. Jones nipped in, and it seemed odds on a goal, but Percival luckily saved his. charge. After this, Wrexham re-asserted themselves, and Rich- ards saved an almost certain goal when he rob- bed Smith, who was unmarked..Jones again in- itiated an Oswestry attack, and centred across the mouth of goal. But the home centre was not following up the game as he usually does, and a glorious chance went a-begging. Keeping up the attack the home men forced a corner, which they failed to turn to any account. A long shot by W. Williams—one of the few he made during the match—was kicked over the bar by Hughes. But this flag kick was also fruit- less. Towards the close Wrexham made strenu- ous efforts to score, and a grand shot by Huffa- dine almost brought them success. Williams, however, cleverly tipped it over the bar at the expense of a barren corner. Final: Oswestry, 2; Wrexham, 2. Osweetry: F. Williams; Evans and J. Wil- liams; Richards" Lewis, and Groves; Jones, Wvnn, W. Williams, Goodrich, and Newbound. Wrexham: Percival; Hughes and H. Blew; Huffadine, L. Davies. and Williams; G. Grif- fiths, Myatt. Smith. Hughes, and Jones. Referee, Mr Ike Baker, Nantwich.

FOOTBALL FIXTURES. FEBRUARY. 15—Tedsmore v. Pant (o.L.). 1.5 Chirk v. St. (Martin's (O.L.). 15 —Porthywaen v. Gledrid (o.L.). 15—-Elle^more v. Criftins (O.L.). £ 2—Pant v. Criftins (o.L.). 22 St. Martin's v. Porthywaen (o.L.). 22 Weston nhJll v. Tedsmore (o.L.). -V v. Ellesmere (O.L.) 22—Gledrid v. Chirk (O.L.). N-Ilorthy-ira(,ii y. Pant (o.L.). N—CnfnnB v. Ellesmere (o.L.). i9—Chirk v. Weston Rhyn (o.L.). 29—Gledrid v. St. Martin's (o.L.).

MARKETS. WELSHPOOL CORN, Monday.—Quotations Whellt, 16s Od to 169 6d per 240 IrH; oat8, !3a0d to 13s 6d per 225 lba; malti*g barley, 17a Od t > 18J Od; grinding barley, 15s Od to 16a Od per 280 lbs. WBLSHPOOL GENERAL—Monday^Wholesale prices: <ntter, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb efcrg-- 9 to lOfoi la chickens, 4a 6d to 6s Od ducks, 4a 6:1 to 6. Od fowls, 3s 6d to 4s 6d rabbits, la 4d to Is 6d per ..ouple. NEWTOWN.—Quotations t—Kgera, 9 to 10 for Is; butter, Is to Is 2d per lb; chickens, 4-< 6d to 6a 6d per couple rabbits, 7 to Os 8 1 each pheasants, 48 Od; partridges, old, 2s youog 3s per brace hares, 2s 6d to 3s Od each; potatoes, 6a Od to 6s 6d per cwt. SHKKWSBURY Coax, Saturday.—Wheat, 15s 03 VO 15s 6d per 2251bs old oats, 16s Od to 17s Od new cats, 12s 6d to 13s 6d per 2251bs barley, 18s Od to 20d Od per 2801bs. SHREWSBURY GENERAL MARKET, Saturday.- Quotation* :— Freeh butter. Is 3d to Is 41 per Ib; • ggs, 8 to 9 fowls, 53 6d to 6s 6d ducks, 5s 6d to 6s 6d rabbits, Is 6d to la 8d per couple pheaeants, 4s 6d to 5s 6d per brace pigeons, 10d to la each [ otatoes, 5s 6d to 6s Od per cwt. SHREWSBURY CATTLE, Tuesday. Lqr-ger supply of store cattle, butjouly moderate trade. Usual sup- ply of fat cattle, wi-ich met a sharper trade, and prices slightly in ad vace of iattweek. Usual supplv <.f calves, nheep and pigs. Quotations B«ef, 6Ad to 7d cows, 51d to 61d wethers, 9d to 9id; ewes, 7^d to 8d calves, 7J(d to 8^d per lb; pork pigs, 9s 3d to 9s fid bacons, 8s 9d to 9h Od per score. Numbers—Cattle, 970; calves. 89 sheep, 494; pit!?, 426. OSWESTRY WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR, Wednesday.— There was a large supply of stock at tke Smith- field, and a g cod all r.ur:d trade was ^one. There was a particu larly goud demand for sheep, cows and calves, and store cattle sold well. Pigs made p. ices that were oa the whole similar to those of last week. Messrs Whitfield and Sons sold 299 cattle and calves, and 272 sheep and pigs. Messrs Wm. Hall, Wateridge and Owen, Messrs Whitfield and Rogers, and Mr T. Whitfield, Junr. had their usual sales. Quotations :-Beef, 6li to 6Jd veal, 7^d to 8d; mutton, 8d to 81 per lb; pork pigs, 9s 6J tc 10a Od bacon pigs, 93 2d to 9s 6d per score. OSWESTRY MONTHLY BUTTER AND CHEESE FAIR.- There was a very small pitch of butter at the Powia Hall on Wednesday, but eouio 183 cheeses were on sale. Quotations: —Butter, lid to la pjr lb. Cheese Skims, 278 6d to 30a 0J half meated, 40s to 45s fut, 55s to 603 per cwt. Baoon tl-jtchea, 7d to 71 d lams, 9ito9 £ i par lb. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, Wednesday.- The following were the quotatious:- White wheat (old) 5s 2d to 5s 4d red (old) 5s 2d to 5s 4d per 751bs oats (new) lis 6d to 12s 6d (old) 14s 6d to 15a Od per 2001bs malting barley, 18.. 6d to 20.. 0d;^ grinding barley, 15s 6d to 16s Od per 2801bs. OSWESTRY GENERAL MARKET, Wednesday.- Quotations :-Butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb; eggs, 9 to llFor Is fowls, 4s Od to 5a Od; ducks, 53 Od to 6s Od; rabbits, Is 8d to 2s Od per couple; tfeese, 7s 6d to 8s Od cauliflowers, 3d" to 4d each potatoes, Is Od per 161ba bsuauaø, 8d per doz; celery, I,d to 2d per stick; tomatoes, 5d Brnsselb sprouts, 2d to Od per lb; rhubarb 2d per bundle; shallots, lid per lb cucumbers, 3d to 4d each turnips and carrots, Id watercress, Id per bunch pears, 2d to 3d per lb; apples, Is 6d to 4a Od per hundred filberts, 4d to 5d per lb; hedge nuts, 3d per quart; walnuts, 6d per 100. LIVERPOOL CORN, Tuaaday.—Wueat, quiet trade, about Friday's rates to the turn lower—1 Manitoba old, 8d 7 £ d to 8:1 8d 2 new, 8", 4d to 8a i; ajtt winter, 7s 6d to 7:1 7^d. Maize, qaiet tr&de J.1 to J id under Friday-New Northern, 5i 2l1; Gulre- ston, 5s 3d; Plate, 58 41 to 51t 411. BøaluI lind peaa unchanged. Oats, white, 2a lid to 3d OJ yellow and black, 28 9d to 2a lad. Flour, unchanged. ELLESMERE GENERAL, Tuesday.—Quotations Wheat, 16s Od to 16s6d per 225lbs oats, lis Od to 128 Od per 2001bs; barley, 20a Od to 21s Od per 280lba egtfs, 9 to 10 for Is; batter, Is &o la Id per lb; chickens, 5s Od to 5s 6d hen., 3a 6i to 4s Ou rabbits, Is 6d to Is 7d per oouple. WHITCHURCH, Friday.-Wheat, 148.0d to 153 6J per 2801 bs; barley, 18s Od to 19.. Od per 280lbs oats, 118 Od to 15a per 200lbs eggs, 10 to 11 for Is butter, 011 to Is 2d per lb fowls, 4s 6d to 5, OJ ducks, 6a 6d to 7a OJ: rabbits, Is 8.1 to Is 9.1 per couple; potatoes, Is 2d per score; beef, 7d to 9d mutton, 8d to 9d veal, 7d to 9J pork, 6Ad to 7d per lb; apples, 2d per lb geese, 8Jd per lb. CORK BUTTER, Tuead ay.- Pirate, 122s .ecoDdfc, 117a thirds, Ills fourths, -a. Mild cared; Superfine,—s; tiue mild, 117s choicest boxes, — choice, s. Flesh butter, 115s. Improved supply lively demand; advanced prices. LONDON HAY AND STRAW, Tueada.y.—Pricea — Best clover, 84s Od to 92s 61 inferior do., 72d Od to 80s Od; rpecially picked hay, 82. 6d; good do. 65s Od to 75s Od inferior do 55a Od to 63a 01 mixture and sainfoin, 70s Od to 82a 6j straw, 25s to 31s per load. SALKORU CATTLE, Tuesday.—Better demand in all clashes of cattle, aud a slight advance in prices. Trade better for sheep of all aorta, and especially for choice small animals. At market: G'atde, 1,897 • shrep, 6,433; calves, 122. Quotations -Cattle, 5d to 6^d; sheep, 6 £ d to 10 i; calves, 6}d to 9$1 per lb. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, Tuesday.—Short supply T but a fair demand. Quotations:—Bast flore- A fords, 6 £ d shorthorns, 6d to 6 £ d j bulls and cows, ft 4d to 5d calves, 6Jd to 8d wether sheep, 8*.J ft io9d; ewes and rams, 5|d to 6|d per lb baoon X figs, 0a0dto8s 6J; porkets, 9a Ot to 9j 6J • f BOWS, 0s Od to 7s 0J per score. i LIVERPOOL CATTLE Monday. — At m»rkat- — Cattle, 1,157; sheep, 3,230. Quotations :-llee' 4 4!-d to 6^d muttou, Scotch, 8d to 9Ltt; Iriln, 6i 9d per Jb. r BIRMINGHAM BUTCHERS' HIDE AND SKIN MAUKEI Friday.—Hides, 95 and up, perfectly flayed. 5Jd* ord.uary, 5id; 85 to 94, 5gd, 5|d; 75 to 84, 5f d,sh' 4 ^li°ca J 56 fc° 041 5^' ^(i' under,' <| 5Ad, 5„d heavy cows, 5d, 4 £ d light cows 5-Iti 4gd bulls, 4id, 4d; warbled and Irregs, 32d bo 4ld* Calf, 17 and tip, 6|d 12 to 16, 67d 9 to 11, 64d light, 7d. Horso hides, 22s Od, 20a 6d, 17a 6d* il 15s6d, 12s6d, lls9d, 8s6d. Wools, al 7a id a i] 5s 10d, b 4a 5d, c 3s 7d lo'.s, 8a 0.J, 7s 5d, 6a 8 J 6s. | Fat, best beef, 2 £ d; best mutton, 2|d; seoonds, 2 £ d'- common, lid; mixed fat, 2gl. Marrow boue8, la Jd. waste, 9d per score. FEEDING STUFFS.—Molassino Ilea!, £6 7s 61 per ton. r