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Football. WELSH SENIOR CUP. LLANDUDNO AMATEURS v. CARNARVON UNITED. SECOND REPLAY. HANDSOME WIN FOR THE AMATEURS. (By" Vigilant. The second replay of the Welsh Senior Cup- tie between the Cormorants and Canaries at Llandudno, on Tuesday, was looked for- ward to with more than ordinary interest. What was wanted to make the event a de. lightful one from a spectator's point of view- was good weather. This prevailed, with the exception of a strong breeze which blew down the field from the sea end goal. There was a splendid attendance, amongst which were some hundreds from Carnarvon, and the Canary supporters alone snorted the green colours of their favourites. THE THIRD TIME OF ASKING. It will be fresh within the memory of our readers that the first match in this cup-tie resulted in a draw of two goals each, whilst the replay at Carnarvon, on a Thursday, in a veritable quagmire, ended in another draw after an extra half-hour's plav, of a goal each. Tuesday was the day to settle the matter, and the Amateurs managed it in a manner that quite charmed their supporters, for the struggle was one of great merit on the part of Llandudno, and the 'Chers were value for many more goals than those which found their billet. The gate amounted to close upon {'2n1 and right from the kick off excitement grew intense, particularly on the part of the Canary supporters, who had come to the fny with full conlidence of victory. Stentorian shouts rent the air when it was found that the Canaries had won the toss, end played with the breeze behind tlie.it. JOHNNIE JOXES OPENS THE SCORING. It was not long ere the Canaries had 'ot in front of Stallard, and after some scrambling play in front of Stallard. he was defeated by what may be termed a gift shot from Johnnie Jones. This caused the 'Chers to put on pressure. and for fully ten minutes they kept the Canaries in their own quarter, despite the strong brceze prevailing, and Carnarvon were distinctly Iuclcy in being able to stave off the various shots which were sent in to G. H. Jones. By a burst down the ilel(l, the Canaries got in front of Stallard, and Tom Johnson, missing his kick, let in Hugh Ro- berts. who scored with the ball cannoning otl another plaver. Creat shouts of delight greeted tins disrinctlv IIlC, goal, but .suli it counted. ♦ DAN, THE ARTFUL. OPENS THE 'CHERS' SCORE. Nothing daunted, and having had as much of the game as their rivals, though plaving under adverse circumstances, the home side put on some refreshing bursts. Litt!e Tim, or rather Dan Leno, was all agog for a score, and he managed it after some excellent work by his colleagues, in a manner that raised the enthusiasm of the home supporters to a fine pitch. A capital game, in the first halt, I ended in the Canaries leading bv two goals to one. v- DAN REPEATS HIS PERFORMANCE AND F;OUAL!SFS. Playing with the bree/e behind them, it was not long before the 'Chers made things hum, although Walter Jones, on one occa- sion, sent in a teaser of a grounder which Stallard saved finely. A spell of pressure by the 'Chers saw some narrow and exciting squeaks in front of G. H. Jones. The 'Chers could do everything but place the ball in the net. However, Dan Davies, who was play- ing a marvellous game, forced an opportunity, and beat Jones, making things equal. There was tremendous cheering at the performance. CLEEVE GIVES THE I.EAD. Continuing their excellent display, the Amateurs put the Canaries defence to a very severe test, and several corners fell to Llan- dudno, from one of which Cleeve gave Llan- dudno the lead with a well-judged header. j Bob Davies added the fourth and fifth amidst a scene of the wildest jubilation.

Oodow COAST SENIOR LEAGUE. LLANRWST v. COLWYN BAY. THE ROOSTERS VANQUISHED. Played at Gwydyr-park on Boxing Day. Teams :— Llanrwst; Dick Jones Carter and Mor- gan Francis Williams, R. D. Richards, and Humphrey Roberts Howell, W. A. Williams, W. T. Jones, A. Richards, and Dennis Jones. Colwyn Bay Hall wood D. Roberts and O. E. Williams E. Griffiths, T. McCann, and R. Rowlands G. Hughes, Stanley Hughes, Phillips, N. Pritchard, and R. Jones. Referee Mr. Caleb Thomas, Bangor. I.lanrwst won the toss, and played towards the river. Phillips set the ball rolling. Col- wyn Bay pressed at once, and nearly scored. Carter brought relief. A free kick for Llan- rwst. Howell gained possession, but was checked by R. Rowlands. Dennis got hold, but was charged off the ball by Ned Griffiths. Stanley Hughes now became prominent, and sent in a hot one, and Dick Jones cleared well. A free kick was given Llanrwst. Car- ter sent to Dennis, who forced a corner, which was fruitless. From the kick, Stanley gained possession, and passed to the left. The ball was sent across. Carter again re- lieved. Dennis and Richards were now com- bining, and nearly scored. cliaiice came for the Coiwyn Bay outside left, but he sent wide of the mark. From the kick, Stanley Hughes passed to Jones, who centred, and G. Hughes, the outside right, opened the score for Colwyn Bay, easily beating the home custodian. Llanrwst 1101" realised their position, and kept the ball well up the held. Humphrey Roberts made a pot for goal, going just ever the bar. A iotit was given against Llanrwst when the Colwyn Bay inside right just put ovei the crossbar. From the kick, K. Jones, for Colwyn Bay, secured, and passing to Stanley, who sent the ball to the right, when the outside man came forward, and sent in a lightning shot, and scored o.. Morgan, for Llanrwst, sent in a long shor, and nearly scored from midheld. The ball now travelled up and down bri-kly. but Stanley again made a rush for goal, which he only just missed. Arthur Richards was now showing to ad- vantage, and ran up the field, Hallwood stopping a grand shot irom Richards' foot, at the expense of a corner, which went be- hind. A lree kick for Colwvn Bay almost gave them No. 3. A. Richards and Dennis again did good work, but were repulsed by Ned 1ths. Richards again got hold, and passed to Howell, who was ruled offside when in a good position for goal. Colwyn Bay ran down the field, the ball going be- hind. Howell again showed himself, and tested the Colwyn Bay ciistodian, who was in grand form, and easily cleared. The ball was now in the Llanrwst territorv, and at this stage W. A. Williams was turned oft the field for some reason, and that had a telling effect upon the game. Hallwood was now frequently tested, and brought out some fine saves. L.lanrwst did the pressing for some time, and now showed some good combination. Colwyn Mav slack- ened down, but Stanley kept well up the held, and had a solo run, which was smartly checked by H. D. Richards, who played a sterling game for his side. Howell, for LJan. rwst, now nearly scored, and the return was met by R. D. Richards, who tried a not at goal, j List going over the bar. I rom the kick Dennis got hold, and ran along the left win?, centring well. A. Richards missed his kick! which otherwise might have been a goal for the Roosters. The Roosters continued to press, W. T. Jones tried for goal,and after some midfield play, half-time was called Colwyn Fav, 2 l.lanrwst, 0. ) On resuming, Uanrwst continued to press, and kept up lor a quarter 01 an hour, when Stanley Hughes got clean away and forced a corner, which was well sent in, with the re-'ult thai Stanley Hughes headed the ball into the net, scoring No. Colwyn Fay now realised the game. Phil- lips and Stanley combined well, and were able to get away from mid'ield, and to all appearance, scored a distinctly olisi(le goal, which was awarded them. Humphrey" Ro- berts now played a game 01 his time. and passed to A. Richards, who centred well on several occasions, hut the forwards could npt pass Hallwood today. Lennis now nearly scored for his side with a low shot that would deceive any goiakeeper, andillst missed the mark. From the kick, Phillip" got away, passing C arter, he sent 111 an ol)lj ,iie shot, which found the net. T¡';s was 'ollo\led h\. some midheld play, but Stanley again got away and scored. The game now had* be- come very slow, and time wa.. called Cotwvii lia\ (i LDnrwst, U, COMMENTS. Llanrwst: R. D. Richards, tor his side, played well. Dennis and A. Richards did good work, but we have seen them better. Howell as usual, did some pretty work. The hah-backs did their (luty, Humphrey Roberts tackled vigorously." Carter and Morgan did fair. Carter being more certain on the day. Morgan played more of a half- back Did; Jones, played well in spite of the score Colwyn Bay Colwyn Bay played well, the forwards were very fast on the ball. The halves inclined to roughness. The right full was not verv safe but Hallwood III goal wa excent ional.

LLAN3ERIS v. LLANDUDNO. THE CHERS DR\W WITH TEN MEN. I-, "131t"e, Slate."c Played at Llanberis on Saturday. It was more like a water polo match than a football match. The playing pitch was awful, and both teams were wet through soon after the kick oft. Llandudno won the toss, so they took the wind, and kicked towards the Dolbadarn Castle, but proper football plaving was out of the question. In the lirst "five minutes Llanberis had a corner, and it was cleverly put it dropped close to the bar, and W. g, Williams put through with his head. Soon after Llanberis had another through W. R. Thomas, the outside left. Neither team could make any headway. There were half a dozen pools on the plaving ground, and one of the Llanberis backs miskicked, and Uandudno scored twice. Soon after the place kick, Llanberis scored. Half-time arrived with Llanberis leading by 3—2. It was a pity to see the players in the second half wet and muddy. Somebody ought to provide something warm for them More or less, the players were done up. Everybody in Llanberis thought that Llan- beris were going to win, and soon E. Lloyd Hughes got another point. After this, Llan- beris was on the defensive, but Llanberis dilly-dallying with the ball, gave Llandudno a chance, and they scored. There is no doubt that Llandudno was the better team, and before the whistle went, Llandudno scored again, and brought the score level. Llan- dudno played ten men from the beginning, and went home with one point. Final: Llanberis, 4 Llandudno, 4.

Brief Football Results Played on Tuesday Welsh Senior Cup.—Second replay— *L!andndno, 5 Carnarvon, 2. The Combination: *Bangor, 3 Saltney, 1. League.—Division I. *Holyhead, 5 Llandudno Junction, 0. Colwyn Bay, 6 *Llanrwst, 0. Denotes home club.

Welsh Amateur Cup. The draw for the third round of the Welsh Amateur Cup, to be played on January 14th, was made at Wrexham on Wednesday night as fallows:—Carnarvon v. Bangor; Mold. Town v. Buckley Engineers Brymbo Victoria v. Gwersyllt Rangers Royal Welsh Warehouse v Llanfyllin; Barmouth v. Aberystwyth; Rhos or Ruabon v. Summer- hill; Llanidloes v. Llandrindod Wells; C'hirl: v Ironbridge or Johnstown.

*tt &woJ i nwnrc, iviaimgcress* Cyfarfod Cystadleuol Trefriw Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod cystadleuol blynydtJol mewn cysylltiad a Chapel Peniel ddydd I-lun, pryd y cafwyd dan cyfarfod. Yr oedd rhagfen cyfarfod y prydnawn yn fwyaf arbenig ar gyfer y plant, ac yn yr adran yma cafwyd cystadleuaethau brwdfrydig. Yr oedd nifer y cantorion a'r adroddwyr yn lliosog1 iawn, a chafodd y beirniad mewn ami gystadleuaeth gryn waith i benderfynu. Yr oedd y rhaglen drwyddi yn un o r rhai imvyaf dyddoiol, a chanmolwn y pwyllgor ar en dewisiadau. Cadeirydd y Fvvyllgor oedd Mr Davies, Llys Gain yr ls-lywydd, Mr R. Roberts, Welby Cottage trysorydd, Mr Evans, Crafnant House a'r ysgrifenyddion diwyd oeddynt E. R. Thomas. Hill Crest, a J. Lloyd, Shop. Y beirniaid oeddynt Cerddoi iaeth, Mr O. Wil- liams, Eglwys Bach barddoniaeth, Parch O. Gaianydd Williams, Roewen-: adroddiadau, Parch W. E. Williams, Tal-y-Bont, a Mr T. W. Jones, Ysgoldy, iniaenaii rhyddiaeth, Parch Evan Davies a r Parch Henry Jones, Trefriw beirniaid yr amryw- iaeth a'r gelfyddydwaith oeddynt Mr Evans, Crafnant House Mr David Price, Llys Caradoc Mr Davies, Llys Gain Mr R. H. Williams, Mr R. E. Thomas, Mr Owen Jones, Mr R. Roberts, Mr S. Maurice Jones, Caer- narfon Mr Richard Jones, Victoria Terrace Mr Davies, Tal-y-Bont Mr Edwards, Wigfa Mr William Roberts (Gwilym Eigia) Mrs Owen, Guilder Rose Miss Hughes, Trefriw- terrace, a Miss Williams, Fir Villa, Llywyddwyd cyfarfod y prydnawn gan Mr. Llewelyn G. Jones, Maes yr Haf, ac arwein- iwyd yn ddeheuig gan Mr. J. M. Williams, Gwynfa, Llanrwst. Cyfeiliwyd yn ystod y ddau gyfarfod gan Mrs. J. M. Williams. A ganlyn yw y rhestr o'r buddugwyrArholiad ar '• Rhodd Mam," dan w: I, Myfi Roberts, Tan-y-Bryn cydradd ail, W. T. Williams, Tan-y-Marian, ac Eigra Williams, Bryn Craf- nant 3, Julia Macguire, Trefriw. Adrodd (dan 10): I, Gwladys Owen, Plas Drain, Maenan 2, George Wilkins, Neuadd, Tref- riw; 3, Annie J. Jones, Aberllyn. Canu Dyma Feibl Anwyl lesu (dan 12): 1, Blod. Hughes, Ty'r Bont 2, E. J. Jones, Llan- rwst 3, Robert Williams, Nant Isa'; 4, Daisy Roberts. Hemio cadach I, Emily Williams, Nant 2, Katie Davies, Berthlwyd. Arholiad Safon IV. I, Blodweii Hughes, Ty'r Bont 2, J. M. Jones, Bee Hive. Eto Safon VII. I, Cecil Hughes, Paris House; 2, David Thomas, Hill Crest. Adrodd (dan 14): 1, Nancy Prysor, Uwch y Don 2, Dd. Thomas, Hill Crest. Traethawd," Hanes Joseph" Cydradd, Ted Roberts, Bryn Afon, Trefriw, a John Haydn Owen, 2, Carrington-terrace, Llanrwst. Canu Fendigedig Iesu (dan 16): r, Gertrude Davies, Bryn Pair, Trefriw; 2, Katie Owen, Plas Drain, Maenan. Arholiad ar Genesis: i, E. R. Thomas, Hill Crest; 2, E. LI. Roberts, Tan-y-Bryn 3, Lilian Hughes, Ty'r Bont. Cyfieithu o'r Saesneg i'r Gymraeg: Miss Lei Williams, Regent House, Llanrwst. Deuawd, Y Faner Wen (dan 16): r, Annie C. Roberts a Gertrude Davies; 2, Gwladys a Katie Owen, Plas Drain. Casgiiad o bennau pregetliau i, G. Thomas, Rose Cottage 2, Cecil Hughes, Paris House; 3, Dd. Thomas, Hill Crest. Crochet tie: Miss Evans, Bryn Awel, Tref- riw. Canu y gan "Cartref," i rai heb ennill dros bum' swllt yn flaenorol Miss Leah Wil- liams, Hill Crest. Traethawd, Prif Nod- weddion Cymeriad Jacob r, Jesse Williams, Redditch. Corau plant Daeth tri chor > mlaen, sef C6r Peniel, Cor Eiranfa, a Chor Heol Scotland, Llanrwst. Goreu, Heol Scot- land (Mr. David Williams). CYFARFOD YR HWYR. Llywydd cyfarfod yr hwyr oedd Dr W. M. Williams, Trefriw, ac arweiniwyd gan Mr J. M. Williams. Y buddugwyr oeddynt :— Englyn, Dwr Cae Coch," Mr T. Herbert Hughes (Eryl Menai), Liatirwst. Ystori Nadolig Mr Jesse Williams, Redditch. Unawd Contralto neu Baritone Mr Robert Roberts (Trebor Crafnant), Trefriw. Traeth- awd i ferched, Dilyn CI ist U11 yn treio y tro cyntaf." "Casgliad o ddywediadau ein hynafiaid Edward Roberts, Bryn Afon, U e. VVytliawd Parti Mr Robert Ro- berts, Trefnw Prifadroddiad 1, Mr John Evans Henryd 2, Mr J. Lloyd, Shop, Tref- riw. Ffurfio deuddeg o gwestiynau oddiar y benod gyntat o'r Phillipiaid Mr Robert Evans, Crafnant House. Ffon Bugail Mr Richard Jones, Penybont, Llanddewi. Dar- luniad o wythnos o wyliati haf yn Nhrefriw Mr Davies, Llys Gain. Prif Draethawd Mr J. Llo) d, Shop, Trefriw. Canu y ddwy don, Tydvil ac Arabia Parti Mr Robert Roberts, Trefriw. Llythyr Serch I, Carwr Swil 2, Mr Robert Evans, Crafnant House. Hanes ac Ystyron Hen Fyrddynod Trefriw a'r Cyleh Mr Davies, Llys Gain. Her Unawd, Seren Bethlehem Mr Tim Evans, Llanbedr. Cyfansoddi darn i'w adrodd Ednant, Dolgellau. Prif Gystadleu- aeth Gorawl: Cor Trefriw (Mr Robert Ro- berts). Talwyd y diolchiadau arferol, ar gynygiad Mr Davies, yn cael ei eilio gan Mr -R. E. Thomas, a therfynwyd cyfartod da drwy ganu Hen Wlad fy Nhadau."

Llangernyw Competitive Meeting. A very successful competitive meeting was held at the new C.M. Chapel on Monday afternoon and evening in aid of the chapel fundi Tea and supper were provided in a tent adjoining the chapel, which was well patronised. Mr. W. Lloyd Roberts, Llan- rwst, conducted both meetings, and Miss Lloyd Hughes, Bryn GwyLan, acted as ac- companist. The officials were:—Chairman of Committee, Mr. Robert Jones, Bont Faen Treasurer, Mr. W. Jones, Pentre Wern; and Secretary, Mr. Owen Jones, Crii. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr. T. Osborne Roberts, Llandudno; various, Rev. R. Dewi Williams, B.A., Penmaen- mawr; Rev. J. Williams, Huyton Quarry, Messrs. D. G. Jones, Llanddewi; D. Wynne, Gosen John Hughes, Penrhiw; Rev. E. J. Jones, B.A., Mrs E. J. Jones, and Mrs. D. G. Jones. Awards —Tea cosy, Mrs. Jones, Felin. Recitation (under 10) 1, Stephen Jones, Bodunig; 2, Sam Hutton 3, Jenny Hutton. Solo (under JO) 1, Winnie Jones; 2, Robt. Parry, Post Office; 3, divided between Robert Williams and Bessie Jones. Drawn thread itray cloth (under 16) Megan Jones. Catechism (under 10) i, John Owen; 2, divided between Bob Parry and Blodwen B. Jone Solo (under 13) i, Divided between Mary A. Williams and Elizabeth J. Jones; 2, Edith Aled Jones; 3, John E. Williams. Recitation (under 13): r, Mary Anne Wil- liams 2, divided between Naomi- Jones and John E. Joies. Duet (under 16) i. Bob and J. E. Williams; a, Winnie and Bessie Jones; 3, Mary H. Parry and Edith A. Jones. Catechism (under 13): I, R. Parry and Elizabeth J. Jones, equal; 2, Bessie Jones; 3, Naomi Jones; 4, Katie Roberts, 5, Mary H. Parry. Essay (under 16), u Christmas r, ElIzabetll Jane Jones 2, Bessie Jones. Juvenile choir (under 16 years of age) Llangernyw Juvenile Choir (conducted by Miss Lloyd). Reading (under 15): i, Bobbie Williams; 2, divided between Bessie .ó.nd Winnie Jones; essay "Rev J. Jones, Talysarn and his connection with Llangernyw" John Thomas Jones. Solo (under ib) Mary Harrop Parry. Recitation (under 18): Mary Anne Williams Essay I ("The Churches of Phillipi and Coolssa") Ellen Roberts, Frori Garlleg. Essay (open to ladies): Mary Roberts. Potato basket: W Davies, Garnedd. Rope twister John Foulkes, PtndrEk". Solo (open to those whe had not previously won a 5s. prize, Lizzie Hughes, Garnedd. Pencil sketch of a trac- tion engine John Thomas Jones. Double- quartet W. Williams and partv. Letter- writing to old bachelor: Harriet Davies, Hafotty Goch. Catechism, "Cartrefi Cvmru" John Thomas IOTAS. Challenge solo: W. II. Davies, Llansannan. Chief choral competition Cor o'r Wlad (conductor, Mr. W. Williams). On the motion of the Rev. E. J. Jones, a warm vote of thanks was accorded to those who had contributed to the success of the meeting.

Llanrwst Competitive Meeting. Competitive meetings, in connection with Tabernacle, were held at Ebenezer Chapel, on Monday afternoon and evening. The chair in the afternoon was occupied by Mr. D. O. Jones, Aneddle, and in the evening, by Dr. J. W. Owen, Llys Meddyg, and the conductor of both meetings was Mr. R. Maddocks. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr. T. R. Williams, A.C., Trefriw; recita- tion, Rev. T. ('. Roberts, and Mr. E. Pughe poetry, Rev. D. S. Thomas, Towyn. The accompanist was Mr. A. Morley Jones. Ihe treasurer was Mr W. Lloyd Jones, Liverpool House, and the secretary being Mr. S. T. Roberts, Carrington Ter- race. During both meetings, Mr Maddocks rendered some songs in his usual good style. The following were the winners:—Solo under 10: i, Caridwen Lloyd, Cae'rgraig 2, S. A. Hacker, Watling Street. Pianoforte sojo. Equal, Samuel Tudor Hughes and Hannah M. Hughes. Pencil sketch: Aled Parry. Recitation, under 8: i, Gwennie I Williams; equal 2, Glanant Jones and Har- old Williams; 3, Elsie Parry. Duett under 16: 1, Sarah A. Hacker and n. A. Hacker; 2, H. M. Hughes and H. Williams; 3, Kate Roberts and Enid Wynne. Duett (soprano and alto) Miss Roberts and Miss Tones Viotoria Terrace. Solo (12 to 16) Hannah Williams. Recitation (8 to 12): I, W. Ro bents, Nant y Rhiw; 2, Edith Wynne; ?, A. Hacker. Verses loan ap loan, Roe- wen. Pair ot gloves: "Ada.' Chief re- citation 1, Mrs. Williams, Llandudno Junction; 2, Katie Roberts, Victoria Ter- race "In Memoriam" verses: Eltteyrn, Denbigh. Recitation (12 to 16): 1, Jennie Roberts, Nant y Rhiw; 2, Enid Wynne; 3, il. Harker. Juvenile party: Ebenezer Party (Mr John Lloyd). Tie and book. mark Miss Jones, Denbigh-street. Stanza "Plygain": Mr. T. Herbert Hughes, Llan- rwst.

Prize Day at Conway Boys' School. The annual distribution of prizes at the Boys' School took place on Thursday, when the Rev. J. W. Roberts, the Vicar, and Rev. J. Davies —representing the managers of the schools- made the presentations. The Vicar first pre- sented 70 certificates to the boys who had shown proficiency in Scripture, and compli- mented the school on the good report given by the Inspector. After this the three boys- who were placed in the Merit Class of the County Scholarship List—were awarded cert- ficates given by the County Council. The boys were David Griffiths (who also won a scholarship), Thomas Read and Alun Jones. ri Before distributing the prizes for attendance, the Chairman of Managers spoke to the boys at some length on the great importance of regular attendance at school, and highly praised the boys who received the watch and medals. These were Robert Hughes, Arthur Evans and William John Davies. In order to obtain the watch-prize, it is necessary that a boy must make hve successive years of un- broken attendance and for the medals, three years. The following boys received book-prizes for having made too per cent. of attendances during the year :—Geoffrey Williams, Frank Ralphes, John Herbert Hughes, Thomas Rd. Jones, Isaac R. Jones, Ivor Parry, Ivor J. Polin, John Benjamin Hughes, Willie Read, George Dodd, Willie Hughes. Twenty-one boys who made 99 per cent. also received book-prizes, as follows: Jack McCraith, Wm. Henry Parry, Owen Edwards, Michael Gannon. W. Owen Hughes, Robert Jones, John Jones, David Read, Shifton Wil- liams, Merfyn Davies, Jack Jones, Wm. Glyn Jones, Cyril Owen, James Williams, David Evans, J. Conway Roberts, Wm. Owen Roberts, R. Norman Jones, Ernest J. jotie,, Rowland Rowlands, Herbert Roberts. At intervals the boys rendered part songs in a very creditable manner and at the close cheels were heartily gUen for the Managers of the schools.

Markets and Fairs. WELSH. BANGOR (December 23rd).—Fresh butter. Is. 3d. per lb. eggs, 9 and 10 for Is. beef, (id. to lOd. per lb. mutton, 7d. to IOd. veal, 8d. to lid. pork, 7d. to IOd. fat pigs, 4 'tcl. chickens, b. to Ss. Gd. per couple; ducklings, 3s. C'd. to r>s. 9d. each geese, Sd. per lb. turkeys, IOd. to Is. LLANGl-lFNI (Thursday. December 22nd). -I;titter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 12 for Is. beef, 7d. to 9d. per lb. mutton, 8d. to IOd. lamb, d. to IOd. veal, 7d. to 9d. pork, 9d. fat pigs, 4d. to 41d. little pigs, 14s. to 19s each; chickens, IF. Sd. to Is. 9d. fowls. Is. 3d. to Is. 6d. ducks, 2s. 6d. to 3s. tur- keys, 8d. per lb. geese, -ild. to 6d., or from 2 •Ss. 6d. to 7s. each oats, yellow, 13s. 6d. per quarter black, 14s. PWLLHELI (Wednesday, December 21sti. -Iltltter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 7 for Is. beef, 7d. to IOd. per 11). mutton, fid. to 9d. pork, 7d. to 10d. porkers, 15s. to 18s. each fat pigs, 4id. per lb. geese, 5s. 6d. to 7s. each clucks, 3s. 6d. to 4s. (id. each. CONWAY (December 23rd), — Butter, Is. 3(1. per lb. fresh eggs. (i for Is. CARNARVON (December 14tli).-I-resli butter, Is. 3d. per lb. eggs, 7 to S for Is. geese, 5s. to 7s. each ducks, 3s. to 3s. 3d. beef, 7d. to 9d. per lb. mutton, 7cl. to 9d. lamb, 8d. to 9d. ENGLISH. CATI LF-. CHESTER (Thursday, December 22nd).- Good attendance of buyers, and a moderate show of cattle. A lair clearance was made, a good trade being done in the best milch cows. I)rices -.Nlilcli cows, llH to £ 24 stirks, /9 to £ '12 and barrens, 13 to il5. No sheep or pigs on oftcr. LEEDS CALF" (Thursday, December 22iub.—A moderate supply of veal calves lian-e been on offer (lt)rlnit the ii,eek, and a fair trade was transacted to-dav. Choice veal made R1d. secondary quality, 7d. and small calves, 5d. to (id. per lb. DUBLIN (Thursday, December 22nd).- Numbers; Beasts, 1,441 sheep, 2,231 and cows, 181. Holiday market. Buyers in fair attendance. Good trade for cattle at 10s. advance. Beef, 40s. to 60s. per cwt. Sheep sold at late rates. Mutton, 5d. to 6id. 4 SALFOHD (Tuesday, December 27th).— A small supply of stock and fewer buyers. Cattle trade slow and prices irregular, but not much different from last week. Fair trade for sheep prices :irm. Calves quiet. At market: Cattle, 1,324; sheep, 4,700; calves, 75. Quotations: Cattle, 4.d. to 6,3d.; sheep, 5d. to Sÿd. calves, 6d. to Sid. GRAIN. MANCHESTER (Thursday, December 22nd).English wheat was 3d. to 6d. lower foreign about unchanged, and slow. Flour very firm. Indian corn Mixed American (old) was quoted at 5s. 2d., but new (on pass- age) was very irregular Plate very firm. Foreign barley about id. dearer. Oats: English and ioreign dull. Bran and offals, 6d. per load dearer. .BIRMINGHAM (Thursday, December 22nd).— Meagre attendance, and business quiet. Pricr's disclosed very little variation from a week agu. English wheat, 12s. 3d. grinding barley, 18s. 3d. (at Sharpness) Bessarabian mai/e, 23s. 9d. (at Sharpness) Plate maize, 21s. 9d. (at Sharpness) English oats. ISs. to 2us. per quarter beans, 12 3d. 1. per WOOL. BRADFORD (Thursday, December 22nd). — There is a holiday tone about the market to-day. The attendance was poor, and busi- ness quiet, although the general average of quotations is about the same as last Thurs- day. Topmakers would in some cases make a concession of jd. in order to obtain business. Reports from Liverpool are to the effect that B.A. wool was a shade easier than London closing rates.

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