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FOOTBALL CHAT.
FOOTBALL CHAT. [BY "LINESMAN."] The chief event in the district on Saturday was, of course, the final for the Dolgelley Cup. Those who were not on the field missed a treat, for it was a splendid match worth going a long distance to see. Although the result was very disappointing to the Rovers of Towyn, who had cast a loving eye on the trophy, still they were the first to admit that on the day's play Dolgelley deserved to win There was a considerable difference in the style of play of both teams. Dolgelley went in for long passing, big shooting and a good deal of rushing-a style which is always considered very effective in a cup.tie. Towyn, on the other hand, indulged in more scientific play and showed far better combination, but they could make but little headway against the more energetic tactics of their opponents. In the first-half they never got fairly going for this very reason. Had they attempted to beat them at their own game they would probably have done better. However it is useless talking of what might have been, but I only wish to show that there is the same defect in all their matches, viz, they are not keen and vigorous enough in front of goal. They had several corners but, because of this defect, they were absolutely of not the slightest use. We all know what the Towyn front rank can do when they are playing their utmost, but we want to see it often and not once in two months. The defence, as the score indicates, was good enough for anything. For the winners Humphreys, the right back, played a superb game and considerably outshone his partners, although Davies too was very steady and reliable. Meredith in goal was safe enough. The halves, like the rest of the team, played for all they were worth, and I ^rtamly would not care to choose between them, although H Parry -was aa usual here, there and everywhere. -Of- t)?j% StHTrcaftuuCuv opportunities were thrown away because his mates were not fast enough for him. The ineide man worked very hard, but was not always effective. Williams in the centre, was as usual cool and steady but he did not appear to be quite up to his average. The right wing, when Fitchard was sent.forward was undoubtedly the best on the field. Meredith, who has the making of a first rate forward, played a magnifi- cent game, and in my opinion, was one of the best men on the field. Fitcbard went at it hammer and tongs from start to finish, and as befitted his good work, scored the only goal of the match. For the losers Jones in goal did exceptionally well, and could not be blamed for the shot which beat him. Neither goalkeeper was very severely tested, the shooting on both sides being very poor. E L Jones and Jos Lewis did splendidly at back, and the former very soon made his presence felt when he went forward. Lewis's display in particular was a brilliant one and won high praise from all on the field. Of the halves, Di Jones was a shade the best and, if he looks after himself, will make a magnificent half in ti^ Cotton we all look to for a first rate ganH, i u [ THt:J only say that he was up to his mark. E V Jonas was disappointing. Gladstone in the front rank, played one of his best games and we all know what that means, but even Gladstone cannot get past three or four opponents. My readers will by this infer that he was very closely watched. The right wing I have seen play better very many times, although Geotge Davies was the only man who tried hard shooting. Archie Evans was very cool, but there is a limit to cool- ness and there were chances when a quick shot could have done wonders, but they were never taken. Bob Jones tried his utmost and was much better than last Saturday, but he is not a forward. Joe Edwards was oapital on the outside but his partner being not much use to him, it generally ended in a single-handed tussle with the backs, and he did not always get the best of it. T'■<- besetting sin, however, was the indifferent shootii During the whole afternoon all the really good attempts could be counted on one hand. Dolgelley were not much better, we know, but that is no reason why Towyn should be the same, and until they improve in this department they are not the team to win a final. In conclusion, I must pay a tribute to the-sportsmanlike qualities of spectators and players, who behaved most creditably. The referee, too, I am sure gave general satisfaction. Whether the best team won or lost will always be a matter of speculation, and I certainly do not feel equal to the task of deciding. It was a grand game and let us hope that all the matches of the competition will be played up to the same splendid spirit. Next Saturday Towyn will go over to Machyn- lleth, who are preparing to give then a hot reception for the defeat the Rovers inflicted when they (Machynlleth) were at Towyn, a few weeks ago. I daresay, however, that the Rovers will not submit very easily. On form, it should be a very good game. t
THE LEAGUE.
THE LEAGUE. Goals. P. W. L. D. F. A. P. Sunderland 22 14 4 4 36 23 32 Everton 22 11 5 6 41 25 28 Aston Villa. 24 11 8 5 30 24 27 Sheffield United 23 10 8 5 43 29 25 Blackburu Rovers 22 10 7 5 33 27 25 Wolverhampton W. 23 10 8 5 31 35 25 Notts Forest 24 9 9 6 30 31 24 Newcastle United 21 7 6 8 31 17 22 Bolton Wanderers. 22 8 8 6 35 34 22 Stoke 23 8 9 6 31 38 22 Derby County 20 7 6 7 22 20 21 Bury. 22 7 8 7 28 26 21 Sheffield Wednesday 20 8 7 5 32 34 21 Liverpool .20 6 7 7 28 24 19 Grimsby Town 22 8 11 3 24 39 19 Notts County 24 7 15 2 31 47 16 Small Heath 21 6 12 3 25 35 15 Manchester City 21 4 13 4 17 40 12 WELLINGTON AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. P; w. L. D. F. A. P. Trench 5 5 0 0 26 4 10 Sinaleton & Cole's. 7 4 1 2 27 7 10 Iladley 9 4 4 1 17 19 9 Biidgnorth 5 2 2 1 11 15 5 Shrewsbury R. 0. 4 2 2 0 12 11 4 Broseiey 5 1 4 0 9 18 2 Welshpool 5 0 5 0 8 36 0
THE COMBINATION.
THE COMBINATION. Goals. p W. L. D. F. A. P ttt U 11 9 0 4 43 10 22 Wrexham 1Q 99 i? « 30 | Witton Albion 19 9 8 2 33 31 Oswestry United 17 8 6^ 3 43 *Burslem Port Yale 12 6 2 4 27 17 14 Liverpool White Star 13 7 6 0 33 28 14 Tranmere Rovers 15 5 6 4 31 28 14 Bangor 14 5 £ 3 27 40 13 Rhyl 13 3 5 5 25 29 11 •Chester 17 3 9 5 33 49 9 NewTon-le-Willows. 16 2 10 4 19 62 8 Birkenhead.12 2 7 3 16 31 7 *Two points deducted for playing an ineligible man.
DOLGELLEY CHALLENGE CUP FINAL.
DOLGELLEY CHALLENGE CUP FINAL. DOLGELLEY v TOWYN ROVERS. The final for the above Cup was played at Dol- gelley on Saturday, and drew a large attendance from the surrounding district, in addition to the supporters of both teams, who were present in good numbers. The weather was cold but dry, and at the start a stiff breeze blew from goal to goal. It was a day for football and, consequently, a first rate game was anticipated. Although there was no brilliant display on either side, it was a typical cup- tie with all its attendant excitement, and those who witnessed it went home satisfied that they had received full value for their money. The game was in charge of Mr R Ll Evans, Portmadoc, who performed his difficult work in a highly satisfac- tory manner. At 3-30 the teams lined up as follows TOWYN ROVERS. /IOR] IjRwis .Tones backs, E L Jones and J Lewis lorwaiuH, ijiausccthe It&vwu (ceuuu/, uua iiuwaias and Bob Jones (left), George Davies and Archie Evans (right). DOLGELLEY. Goal, R J Meredith; backs, Gomer Davies and Hugh Humphreys halves, Hugh Parry, R 0 Williams, and W Lewis forwards, E Arthur Williams (centre), J S Fitchard, D R Meredith, W Evans, and Owen Evans. Dolgelley, won the toss and elected to play with the wind in their favour. The first few minutes found Towyn swarming round the home goal, but the pressure was relieved by George Davies shoot- ing over the bar. They got going again but Evan Jones fouled. Hugh Parry took the kick and placed beautifully, bat there was no one there to meet it. The same player returned repeatedly and the visitors' goal was in jeopardy. A foul ou the part of the homesters relieved, and Joe Edwards erot away on the left, but he was pulled up by the right back, who cleared well. Gladstone Davies, however, got possession and went off with a rush, but he was again pulled up by Humphreys, who brought him down in doubtful style. The free kick was taken by Jos Lewis, who struck the nost with a terrific shot—a very narrow escape. The Towyn left were again prominent R'- tfter an ex- citing bit, G Da\v a shot across the i al mouth, a very fine opportunity going be,, ¡ ..g. Dolgelley then took up the running, the outside left travelling at top speed, sent in a beauty, which E L Jones got away with difficulty. They kept well up and three or four smart attempts by D R Meredith deserved better luck. The game at this point was fast and furious, but the homesters were undoubtedly getting the best of it. The brothers Davies broke away on the visitors' right, but Davies cleared. Dolgelley got down with a rush and there was an anxious time for the Towyn defence, but, t; r "r an exciting scramble in the goal mouth, F.u-hard shot out, although it was a near thing. L Jones had to concede a corner which, however. nded in smoke. Fitchard sent in a rasper, which was returned with compound interest by Jos Lewis. Hugh Parry tried with a huge drive, but the ball went yards over. Towyn -played much below the usual form, and except for a few in- dividual bursts, the forwards could not get into their stride. The homesters, on the other hand, were very quick on the ball and allowed very few open- ings. A fine run by Joe Edwards, and a good shot, was saved by Meredith. E A Williams got away for the Town, but he was tackled by "Porthor," who worked like a Trojan. The home left raced away, but he was pulled up by E L Jones. The ball visited both ends in quick succession, but the heavy pace was beginning to tell, and play quietened down. E 0 Jones failed to check the Evans's on the left and the outside man got danger- ous, but Jos Lewis saved. A brisk attack followed, and Jones was severely tested, but the Towyn defence remained firm, and the pressure was relieved by Owen Evans shooting over. Gladstone made heroic efforts to alter the complexion of things, but he was badly supported and two well watched to go very far. The visiting left got awav, but Fitchard saved. Archie Evans was very cool rather much so—but he had hard lines with a smart shot. A little mid-field play followed which paved the way for a pretty run by the visiting quintette. The backs muddled, and a corner came which was unproductive. Dolgelley retaliated and, the Towyn backs being rather shaky, a splendid attempt by their inside left was barely saved by the ubiquitous Porthor." Meredith and E A Williams got going nicely, when E L Jones tackled and passed to Gladstone, who started a run, but was pressed by three, and his attempt fell short. Harry Cotton drove up.nicely and the left were endeavouring to get some resalt out of it, when H Parry kicked out. Dolgelley, who were adepts at the long passing style of game, got down again and a rattling attempt by Meredith was grandly saved. Down they came again and a fine clipper by the outside left swept past the goal-mouth and out of play. From the kick-off Towyn attempted to make some headway but Lewis and R 0 Williams sent back, and a run by E A Williams followed. He passed to Evans and a jprecisely similar attempt met with a like fate. Bob Jones got going for Towyn, but was fouled. An excellent chance followed, but there was no result. A furious ran by Dolgelley was frustrated by Di Jones, who cleared repeatedly in c'fal style. Archie" and Gladstone got away ap, and 1 in attempting to clear had to give a corner, which was placed fairly well, but there was no energy shown and the chance was lost. The home forwards went away in full cry when the! whistle sounded for half-time with the score- Dolgelley, 0; Rovers, 0. After the change of ends it was noticeable that there were several altera- tions in the positions of the players on both sides. E L Jones went forward and Bob Jones back for Towyn. Fitchard was brought up into the forward line by Dolgelley, a move, by the way, which won them the game. Play re-opened in fast style and Dolgelley went off with a rush. Towyn waking up, a sweeping run followed and a few good attempts at goal were made with no result. From the goal-kick Dolgelley attempted to get going, but they did not get very far. E L Jones raced up but was tripped close on the penalty line. Gladstone tODk it and passed to his brother, who mulled badly. Archie got away for the Rovers, but Lewis stepped in and returned. Joe Edwards went away at top speed and centred smartly, which Di Jones very nearly converted. With the slightest bit of luck a goal could have been made here. The visitors were making up well far their inefficiency of the first half and for a time it seemed as if they would wear away the home opposition, but there was a slackness in combination and in individual play, and they had quite as much as they gave. A corner fell to them but it was very badly placed and was of no use. The ball was returned by Harry Cotton, and Gladstone was prominent with some tricky play, but it did not answer. A sudden effort by the Dolgelley left changed the Venue and before the backs could realise what the move was the ball was planted in the net by E A Williams. It was a neat goal but it appeared that he was standing off-side, and it was disallowed. The visitors gradually realised the gravity of the situation and went for all they were worth, but Hugh Parry amongst the halves, and Humphreys of the backs, kept their heads and re- lieved grandly time after time. About this stage E L Jones was introduced into the forward line, while Bob Jones went back. The change worked splendidly, and the left swooping down, E L Jones verv nearly accomplished the trick, but there over. Dolgelley strove to break'Jo'ase^bu? litie/'Mcl to submit to a fierce bombardment for a few minutes, Harry Cotton narrowlv missing with a clipper. A smart run was made by the forwards and George Davies was in the act of shooting when off-side sounded. From the goal kick Meredith got away, but Jos Lewis returned and Joe Edwards sent in a Luge drive which went over. Dolgelley got going smartly and made things hot for the visitors, but all their attempts went over or out. They came up again, and this time they were sue cessful. It came about in this wise. D R Meredith raced along nicely until he was confronted by D Jones. Jones had, however, got the best of the argument so often that he did not exert himself over much, with the result that he failed to prevent a pass to Fitchard. That player put in all his energy and, flashing along the line, let drive at a fast rate, and the ball found the corner of the net and slipped in. Jones could not possibly get at it in time, he did touch it but no more. The cheering which followed was deafening. Not in the least disconcerted, Towyn restarted, and very nearly equalised in the next minute, but Evans kicked out. Dolgelley contented themselves with remaining on the defensive, and packed the goal so that scoring was out of the question. Williams and Meredith tried to break through the Towyn halves, but Bob Jones, who was playing well in his old position, quickly drove the sphere back. Gladstone let fly, but Humphreys met and sent out. The home right relieved for a little, but Cotton robbed and passed to Gladstone, who wriggled around Parry like a snake. A corner fell to them which was well placed but, like its predecessors, it vanished into thin smoke. Dolgelley then bad a look iI;, but being evidently quite satisfied as to the result they did not exert themselves over much, and in a few minutes the whistle went for time with the score: Dolgelley, 1 goal; Towyn Rovers, nil,
PRESENTATION OF CUP AND MEDALS.
PRESENTATION OF CUP AND MEDALS. After the game was over both teams adjourned to the Lion Hotel, Dolgelley, the Captain being carried on the shoulders of his supporters. The procession was preceded by a Drum and Fife Band. At the Lion a substantial meat tea had been pro- vided by the best. Mrs Carnegie Williams presented the cup to the Captain of the Dolgelley Club (Mr J S Fitchard) amidst ringing cheers. Mr Fitchard, responding, said that on behalf of the Club he thanked Mrs Williams very much for pre- senting the cup (cheers). It had been won for this year after a splendid tussle (cheers), and they were grateful to the Towyn Club for oomlng fchoro to play them without having any of their expenses paid. After the necessary expenses had been paid, the balance would be handed over to the funds of the Dolgelley fire brigade, the Captain of which (Mr E E Jones) was the secretary of the competi- tion (cheers). Referring again to the game, he would like to compliment the teams on their fine play (cheers). Three cheers were then given for the winners, and another three for the losing team, after which Mr Mathew Edwards, secretary of the Rovers, rose to respond. He said that he would like to congra- tulate the winners, who had done their best to give them a hard game (" yes" and cheers). However, it was an expensive thing to them to play without their expenses, so that he hoped they would have the pleasure of meeting them again before the season closed (hear, hear). The medals were then distributed, and some songs having been rendered by Mr E M Evans, Barmouth, the meeting terminated.
II MORE WELSH HISTORIES.
II MORE WELSH HISTORIES. Mr Fisher Unwin is so well satisfied with the success that has attended the publication of Wales and its People," by Principle Rhys and Mr Bryn- mor Jones, and of Wales in the "Story of the Nations" series, by Mr Owen Edwards, both of which have reached a second edition, that he con- templates publishing a number of other works dealing with the history and literature of the Principality. Arrangements have been made with Mr Owen Edwards for a short series of Welsh historical monographs to be isslled at popular prices. A much more impossible venture is, however, in cont,emplation -viz., a comprehensive "History of the Literature of Wales," on the lines of Dr Douglas Hyde's History of Irish Literature," which was also published by Mr Unwin. This work, it is understood, will be entrusted to Pro- fessor J Morris-Jones, of Bangor. i
MARKETS
MARKETS WELSEFOOL GENERAL, Monday.—Wholesale price Butter, Os Od to Is 2d per lb eggs, 0 to 14 for la fowls, 3s Od to Os Od; chickens, 4s Od to 0s 0 d; ducks, Os Od to 5s 6d; rabbits, Is 6d per couple. NEWTOWN GENERAL, TUESDAY.—Eggs 0 to 16 for ls; butter Is 2d to Os Od per lb; fowls 3s Od to Os Od chickens 3s 6d to 4s Od ducks OR Od to 5s Od rabbits, ls4d per couple. LIVERPOOL CORN, TUESDAY. — Wheat, quiet at Friday's prices. Boston, new, 6s Old to 6s If.3; 9. 2 Kansas, 6s Od to 6s Id Red Winter, 6s 1dlto 6s 2d. Beans, Saidi, scarce, 33s 3d to 33s 6d. Peas, 6s 8d. Oats, unchanged, new white, 3s Od to 3s 3d. Maize, demand rather improved still not large, new mixed, 5s 4id to 5s 5d. Flour, unchanged. LONDON HAY AND STRAW, TUESDAY.—Prices:— Good to prime hay, ICOs to 115s Od inferior to fair, 80s to 95s good to prime clover, 95s to 110s inferior to fair ditto, 80s Od to 90s mixture and sainfoin, 90s to 105s Od straw, 28s to 40s per load. LIVERPOOL CATTLE MARKET, MONDAY.—Numbers: Beasts, 1,353; sheep, 4,036. Quotations Best beasts, 61d to 61d seconds, 5id to 6d; thirds, 4|d to 5jd best Scotch sheep, Od to 8%d other sorts, 6d to 7Jd lambs, 7:!d to 8^d per lb. The supply 4 of stock was larger than last week, showing an in. crease of 113 cattle and of 252 sheep. Demand sharp for cattle and fair for sheep at about late rates. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, TUESDAY.—Short sup- plies all round, and quiet trade. Prices ruled as follow:—Beef, Herefords, 6d to 7d; shorthorns, 6d to6|d; bulls and cows, 4^d to 5Jrd; calves, 2 6M to 7d; wethers, 7^d to 8d ewes and rams, 5d to 6d per lb. Bacon pigs, 08 Od to 10s Od porkets, 10s Od to 10s 6d sows, Os Od to 8s Od per score. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY. — At market — Cattle, 3,056, demand good at unchanged prices; sheep, 9,143, dull trade, prices against sellers; to'6P 51 calve^a'OT; CORK BUTTER, Thursday.-Primest, -E; prime —s firsts, 100s; seconds 90s kegs, —s thirds 83s kegs -s fourths -8; fifths —s; choicest —sj choice —s superfine —s; kegs — s; fine mild 98a mild —s choicest boxes —s choice boxes, -8: 13 cwt of fresh butter A, 101s to —a B, 958 to —s factory seconds, —. Total number of firkins 14. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, WEDNESDAY. The following were the quotatiors:—White wheat (old) 6s 6d to 6s 9d white wheat (new), Os Od to Os Od per 751bs red wheat (old), 6s 6d to 6s 9d • red wheat (new), 0s Od to 0s Od per 7blbs old oats 15s 6d to 16s Od new oats, 13s Od to 14s Od per 2001bs; malting barley, 18s Od to 19s Od; grinding barley, 14s Od to 15s Od per 2801bs. OSWESTRY GENERAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.- Quotations Butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb; eggs, 12 to 14 for Is; beef, 7d to 8d mutton, 7d to 9d; lamb, 8d to 9d veal, 7d to 8d; pork, 6d to 8d per lb fowls, 4s Od to 5s Od per couple ducks 5s Od to 6s Od rabbits, 2s 2d to 2s 4d per couple • honey, Is per jar potatoes, 9d to lOd per score • car rots, 0s to 4s per cwt; cabbages, 2d to 4d • cauli' flowers, 2d to4d each celery, 2d to 4d per' stick • apples, Is 6d to 3s per 100; pears, 5 to 10 a Id • walnuts, 4d to 6d per hundred filberts, 5d to 6d per lb chestnuts, Od to 2d per lb. OSWESTRY WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.—A good trade was done at the Smithfield on Wednesday sheep and dairy cattle sold at better rates, while beef and pigs were about the same as last week Messrs Whitfield and Sons sold a large quantity w °afle\ and piSs Mesars Hall, Wateridge & Owen sold 79 fat cattle and anumber of sheep; Messrs Whitfield and Rogers sold a large quantity of stock, as did also Mr T Whitfield, Junr. Prices ruled as follows :-Beef, 6kd to 61d per lb; veal, 7d to 8d per lb; mutton, 7d to 8d; lamb, 7d to 7jd per lb pork pigs, 9s Od to 10s Od; bacon pigs, 8s Od to 9s Od per score. ELLESMERE TUESDAY. —Quotations as follows Wheat (new) 13s 6d to 13s 9d per 225 lbs; malting barley, 18s Od to 20s Od per 280 lbs; oats (new) 0s 0:1 to 14sOd per 200 lbs butter, Is Id to Is 3d' per lb; eggs, 10 to 12 for Is fowls, 4s Od to 5s 0d • ducks, 5s Od to Os Od rabbits, Is 8d to2s0d per couple. WHITCHURCH, FRIDAY. — Wheat, 48 2d to 4S 4d per 75 lbs; barley, 4s Od to 4s 3d per 70 lbs oats, 3s Od to 3s 4d per 50 lbs; eggs, 12 to 13 for Is; butter Is Id to Is 2d per 16 oz fowls. 3s 6s to 4s 6d ducks, 4s bd to bs 6d per couple; potatoes, 2s 6d to 0s per cwt; beef, 6d to 9d; mutton 7d to 9d • lamb, 7d to 9d veal, 7d to 9d p^rk, 7d to 8d per' lb; rabbits, Is 8d to lslOd pei couple; apples, 2d to 3d per quarter. BRADFORD WOOL, THURSDAY.- The market is again firm, and topmakers have put up prices to nearer the London level, but spinners are standing aloof for the present. English wools are firm and in the case of Lincoln wethers are id dearer'than last week.
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The Practical and Junior Photographer for February, contains much useful information and maty excellent reproductions. Devotees of the camera will find an article on "Silhouettes by Photography particularly interesting. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. Approximate return of rfc for the week ending February 2nd 19C2. Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, horses' carriages, dogs and mails, £1,661; merchandise minerals, and live stock, £ 2,512 total for the week, ag8regatefr°m commencement of half-year, £ 23,017. Actual traffic receipts for the correspond- ing week of last year Miles open, 250. Passengers, Pa.™'8' &0 > £ 1>536 merchandise, minerals, &c £ 2,467; total for the week, £ 4,003 aggregate from commencement of half >ear, £ 22,219. Increase tor the week, passengers, parcels, &c., £ 125- increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 45 • total increase for the week, £ 170; aggregate increase, passengers, parcels, &c., £ 486 aggregate increase merchandise, minerals, &c., nl2 aggregate in- crease from commencement of half-year, £ 798.
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