The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

~T~~ The annual shows in connection with the ^nglesey and Carnarvon Agricultural Society § Oswestry and District Agricultural Q°C!ety were held last week at Llangefni and respectively. The weather was favour- e> and there was in each case a large entrv rtnd attendance.

Football. FIRST DIVISION. RESULTS UP TO DATE Goals-x Pld. Won. Lost. Drn. For Agst. Pts. Aston Villa 6. 4. 1 1 9 2 9 Liverpool. 4. 3 0 1 tl 2 7 15urv 5 .» 3 I I 10 2 7 Everton 4. 3 0 ••• 1 ••• 10 i 7 Newcastle United 4 2 0 2 3 1 6 Wolverhampton W. 5 2 1 2 11 13 6 Sheffield Wednesday 4 2 1 1 7. 5 5 Sunderland 4 1 0 3 7 5 -r> Derby County 5 2 2 1 10 10 5 Notts County 6. 1 3 2 13 10 4 Notts Forest. 4 1 1 3 2 4 Sheffield United 4 2 2 0 3 (i 4 ,,beffield Uiiited 4 2 2 Blackburn Rovers 4 1 2 1 2 5 3 Manchester City 4 1 2 1 7 3 Preston North End. 5 1 3 1 6 12 3 W Bromwich Albion 5 0 3 2 1 8 2 Bolton Wanderers. 4 0 3 L 2 G 1 Stoke 5 0 4 I 3 8 I RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED ON SATUHDAY LAST. *Notts Forest 1 Bury *Bolton Wanderers 1 Preston North End Wolverhampton 5 "Derby County. 4 !Sunderland 0 Aston Villa Sheffield United 1 *Stoke -'Blackburn Rovers 1 Manchestir City NewciistleUnited. 1 *West Bromwich 0 -Everton 1 Liverpool j *Sheffield Wednesday 4 Notts County 1 riaved on the grounds of the club marked LEAGUE.—SECOND DIVISION. RESULTS UP TO DATE ,Goals-, Pld, Won. Lost. Drn. For Agst. Pts. Burnley. 5. 4 I 0 7. 3 8 Blackpool United 4. 2 0 2 5 2 6 Barnsley 4. 3 1 0 9 7 6 Small Heath 4 1 0 3 8 2 5 Glossop 4. 2 I 1 4 3 5 Middlesbrough. 4. 2 I I 7 8 5 Stockport County 5 2 2 1 7 10 5 Newton Heath 4 2 2 0 8 2 4 Leicester Fosse 4 1 1 2 6 3 4 New Brighton Tower 4 1 1 2 7 5 4 Grim by Town 4 2 2 0 11 10 4 Lincoln City 4 2 2 0 3 4 4 Walsall 4 I 2 I 6 7 3 Woolwich Arsenal 4 1 2 I 4 5 3 Gainsborough 4 I 2 1 4 9 3 Burslem Port Vale 5 1 3 1 5 13 6 Chesterfield 4 I 3 0 7 8 2 Burton Swifts 5 1 4 0 4 11 2 S RESULTS OF SATURDAY'S GAMES. *'Newton Heath 4 Burslem Port Vale 0 Barnsley 2 *Woolwic-ll Arsenal 1 *Grii't-isb- Town 2 New Brighton Tower 2 *StockDorfc County 4 Walsall 1 Small Heath 6 Gainsborough 0 ^Lincoln City 1 Leicester Fosse 0 *Burnley 1 Glossop 0 '"Blackpool 2 Burton Swifts 0 Middlcsborough 3 *Chesterfield 2 Played on the grounds of the club marked COMBINATION. WREXHAM v. WARRINGTON. On the Wrexham Racecourse. The homesters gave the new Combination team—Warrington a trouncing of four goals to nil. NEWTOWN v. ABERYSTWYTH. At Newtown. After a hard and fast game the Welsh cupholders had to accept a defeat by the narrowest majority of two to one. The visitors miss Roose very much this season. MATCHES TO BE PLAYED NEXT SATURDAY. Bangor v. Hudson's. At Bangor. Rhyl v. Buckley. At Rhyl. White Star Wanderers v. Wrexham. At Liver- pool. Birkenhead v. Tranmere Rovers. At Birkenhead. NOTES. Saturday last was again one of small interest to football enthusiasts along the coast, and the occasion was taken advantage of by a consider- able number of people who journeyed to Goodi- son Park to see the now friendly rivals—Everton and Liverpool—engage: themselves in a match which was brimful of interest and excitement from start to finish, and the result was a happy sequel to an hour and half's tip-top excitement. Rumour has it that the management of the Llandudno Swifts have secured the engagement of the full League team of Everton to appear at Llandudno on master Monday next—a contest one may well dwell upon with surprise, and it is hoped by that period the local team will have been whipped into some solid and permanent state. It is said the Swifts will have some ex- cellent fixtures a little later on. Llandudno's match with Bangor on Saturday last at the first-named place was an excellent match, such as one may expect in a friendly, and when undeveloped talent is put on its mettle, as was the case with the homesters, who put D. Griffiths, Hotchkiss, Flood, and Parker on the field for a trial. The interest in the ap- pearance of Bangor hitherto has always been the cause of good gates, but, owing in a large mea- sure to the price of sixpence being put on, the gate on this occasion did not quite come up to the one at Goodison l'ark on Saturday! A little discrimination must be made in the prices of friendlies as compared with Cup ties, League, and other important fixtures. The chairman of the Swifts (Mr T. L. Mayger, a keen athlete and winner of several trophies in the sporting world) set the ball rolling for the first time this season on the Council's ground, and the ubiquitous secretary, Hampshire, ac- companied the Cathedral City lads they being minus one of their full complement. Bangor's team was not the best they could put on, and no doubt they will improve for the tough task in the Combination tournament. Welch was the forward of the day, and owing to Jim Parry's stiffness and want of practice, had a slow partner in Parry, although Parry scored one of the goals in meritorious fashion. Flood, as centre, needs resource and experience, whilst Hotchkiss and Griffiths, being on the light side, need a lot of experience. Albeit, their show was commendable. The halves of the Swifts will improve as time goes on, and the play of Hughes and Jones as backs was con- spicuous by the abundance of resource, tackling power, and general effectiveness of Ned Hughes, whilst Jones was apparently in one of his worst moods of hesitation, half-hearted, and extremely dilatory. It is strange how this player varies in his play—one day a tower of strength, the other never rising above mediocrity. Griffiths in goal was very cool ,and had some work to do, which he did right well. Bangor have an excellent custodian in Ted Owen, and he was full of alertness and^ courage, effecting some saves in a masterly fashion. The backs were effectual with powerful lunges, and the halves worked well, the ever popular Tommy Buckland being, as per usual, ever on the "go." The forwards, especially the wing men on the extremities, were fleet, a-ad used every favour- able opportunity. Dick Owen should remem- ber a football match is not a talking one, as this player has a habit of "jawing" all through the game. The game ended in a draw of three goals each. The Rhyl men are certainly piling on the agony in their three home matches, and -have now a goal average of 23 goals to 2 at the ex- pense of Holyhead, Llandudno, and Flint, the latter being defeated at Rhyl on Saturday by five, goals to nil.. This is a good start, and., like the p roverbial "bird in the hand, etc. will instil a great amount of confidence in the team for their future task. By the way, it is refreshing to notice the suc- cess of the Druids at home on Saturday, when the Small Heathens were beaten in a pro- nounced manner, Roose playing a great game in goal. The Druids-good old honoured name -are, it has been whispered, aspiring for Second League honours, and such ambition is highly gratifying. Llanrwst opened their season last Saturday by playing Penmaenmawr in a friendly match, before a fair crowd. Penmaenmawr won the toss, and chose to play with the .sun behind their backs. Llanrwst kicked off, and from the start the visitors were outplayed. Llanrwst pressed hard, which resulted in Grenville Jones, early in the game, scoring the first goal. By good play on the right, finishing up with a well- placed corner kick by Willie Owen, Grenville Jones scored number two. Then, from a smait pass by Evan Jones, Sam Parry headed number three. Just before the half time, Grenville Jones scored again, making Llanrwst four, Penmaen- mawr nil. After changing ends, Penmaenmawr tried their best to score, and tested the Llanrwst custodian with a very neat shot, which proved unsuccessful. Time was telling on the visitors by this, and they could not keep the Roosters from pegging at their goal, and Ned Williams scored a fifth goal with a brilliant shot. Before time was called, .Sam Parry scored number six, and a very pleasant game ended, with Llanrwst, six; Penmaenmawr, nil. The manigement ap- pear to be well satisfied with the two new mCh-- J. Edwards at full back, and Ned Williams as inside left. To-morrow (Saturday) the first League match will be played with Holyhead.

Conway Board of Guardians. The Collectorship for Llysfaen and Eirias. At a special meeting of the Conway Board of Guardians on Friday, Mr H. Owen, vice-chairman. presiding, the following letter, dated September 15th, was read :—" I am directed by the Local Government Board to advert to your letter of the 23rd ultimo, relative to the accounts of the parishes of Llysfaen and Eirias and the township of Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, in the Conway Union, and the proceedings of Mr D. Williams, collector of poor rates. The board direct me to state that they consider Mr Williams' explanation of the several matters referred to in the district auditor's report to be very unsatisfactory, and that they are glad to learn that the collector has re- signed, as they would not have felt justified in allowing him to continue in office. The Board direct me to add that his resignation will takeeffec without any acceptance on the pait of the Guardians." Mr P. H. AI'Cleiiieiit asked whether the offices could not be once more combined. Mr Wm. Davies pointed out that the appoint- ment of assistant overseer now lay with the Urban District Council. Mr Dawson said that Mr Thomas Jones, the col- lector, who was in office prior to Mr Williams, was stili the assistant overseer. Steps were ordered to be taken to fill the vacancy. An Assistant for the Nurse. The Board resolved, on the motion of Mr J. W. Raynes, seconded by Mr W. F. Jones, that a pro- bationer be appointed to act under the nurse in the infirmary, with rations and lodgings, but without salary. Nurse Jones, of Holywell, was unanimously elected nurse for the workhouse infirmary. Notice of Motion. Mr W. Davies gave notice tint at the next meet- ing he would move that, in view of the unsettled opinion as to the manner in which the existing Poor Law shall be reformed, and with a view of avoiding unnecessary expenditure in the alteration of the workhouse premises, the Board do not pro- ceed any further with the proposed alterations. Protest against "Doles." Mr J. Roger Dawson obtained leave to move That in view of the near approach of the general election all Ule candidates for constituencies within this Union be requested to use their best endea- vours, if elected, to have no doles granted in future by Parliament that interfere with the inci- dence of the Poor Law rating as in force prior to the passing of the Agricultural Rates Act." Mr J. W. Raynes seconded this. Mr T. Abram moved that the resolution be sent to all candidates for North Wales. Mr P. H. M'Clement It ought to go to all can- didates in the kingdom. The motion was carried unanimously, on the understanding that the North Wales candidates should receive copies of it.

North Wales Black Cattle Society. First Sale of Pedigree Cattle. Ax event of considerable interest to Welsh agri- agriculturists took place at the Madryn Home Farm, Llanfairfechan. on Monday, when Mr W. A. Dew (of Messrs W. A. Dew and Sons, Bangor and Llan- dudno), by instruction of the Black Cattle Society, put up for sale by auction a large number of pedigree black cattle, many of them prize winners. There was a large attendance of agriculturists from all parts of the country. Colonel Platt, C.B., entertained a large company to lunch at Madryn Farm. At the conclusion of the lunch Colonel S. Sandbach proposed the health of Colonel Piatt, the president of the Welsh Black Cattle Society. Colonel Platt said that was the first sale of its kind held at Madryn, or in Wales. He hoped that those present, whether they really wanted an animal or not, would try to buy at the sale so that the members of the society would not go away downhearted and disappointed. Welsh cattle had been known in England for many centuries as first quality grazing animals, particularly for rough pastures, and unless the oreed had been a good one, and held its own, it would not have been worth their while to keep on steadily from year to year utilising and improving the excellent stuff they had. As nature had given them a valuable breed of cattle they were bound to make the best of it, and he would be very disappointed if the f;irii-iers-pii,cticul,arly of Anglesey and parts of Carnarvonshire, more suitable for the breeding of this kind of cattle—did not put their backs a little better into the matter. The Welsh Black Herd Book was not supported by Weisli fari-ners as it should be, and they ran a great danger of the book being given up for' want of support, and if the society were forced to give it up there would be no way of recording the pedigree of their cattle, which would then become of- less value to out- siders. Colonel Platt afterwards proposed the health of Mr Dew, adding that he himself and Mr Greaves had put their stock into the sale without any reserve, and that the sale would be straightforward and aboveboard. (Applause) Mr Dew briefly acknowledged the toast, and the companvthen adjourned to the sale ring. Before commencing the sale, Mr Dew said that the Black Cattle Society was formed for the purpose of bettering, if possible, Welsh black cattle. The herd book had been going on for something like sixteen years, and the committee and society had done everything they possibly could to further the interests of this breed of cattle, and had kept the heard book going'up to the present time, and he had been instructed to proceed with the next volume of the herd book, but as Colonel Piatt had pointed out, it was really essential that Welsh farmers should take the opportunity of entering their cattle in the herd book, because the very fact that they were entered there added many sovereigns to the prices. There were many indications that the work of the society had been beneficial to the Welsh farmer, and he hoped they would get their friends to join the society. With regard to that day's sale it was what might be called a trial one. It was felt that the society must make a special step forward in some way or other, and the committee had come to the conclusion that the only. way to do that was by an auction sale. The sale was then proceeded with, the prices obtained, however, being far below pedigree prices, the highest obtained being £ 37, this being the bid of Colonel Platt for a three-year-old bull, Plas Emperor. Other buyers were Colonel Sandbach, Mr John Jones (Llandudno), Lord Harlech, and Professor Winter, on behalf of the University College of North Wiles, Bangor Sir George Meyrick, Mr R. M. Greaves (Wern), Mr W. E. Oakley (Tanybwlch), Mr William Ellis (Chwilog), and Sir Watkin Williams Wynn. A sale of Wilshire sheep followed.

Mr Samuel Smith at Rhyl. He was Opposed to the War at First but now Favours Annexation. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ON Tuesday evening, Mr Samuel Smith opened his campaign at Rhyl, in the county of Flint, by holding a meeting in the Town Hall. There was a crowded audience, which gave the candi- date a good hearing all through. Mr Elwy Williams proposed a vote of confi- dence in Mr Smith. The speaker, so long as he kept to a criticism of the members of the old Government, was uninterrupted, but in referring to the soldiers fighting abroad, he said the brave fellows had to fight without food and clothes, (Applaus'e, and a voice "Nonsense.") The least thing Mr Chamberlain—(Opposition cheers)—could have done was to have waited for these brave men ,and given them an opportunity of 'exercising their votes. (Cheers.) That statesman desired manhood suffrage. He (the speaker) would go further and give woman suff- rage, and in that case Mr Chamberlain would have the ladies of the Primrose League buzzing about him. (Laughter.) Mr Williams appealed to the electors to vote straight for Mr Smith, and thus assist in turning out a Government which had plunged the country into a costly and disastrous war. Mr J. L. Muspratt, in seconding the resolu- tion, referred to the incompetence of the War Office, which had excited the ridicule of nations. They had sent out guns that were worthless, and the Navy had actually had to assist their military colleagues with their own guns. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Chairman then called upon Mr Smith, who received a hearty reception. Mr S. Smith said he had endeavoured to faith- fully serve his constituents. During the four- teen years he had represented them he had no votes to explain away or to account for. He had sought and would seek to expose injustice, in every part of the great British Empire, be- lieving, as he did, that its well-being and per- petuity depended mainly upon moral forces. (Applause.) The war in South Africa, which was happily drawing to a close had been a great trial to many of the Liberal Party. He was extremely anxious to prevent its outbreak, believing that a stain rested upon the honour of this country through the unprincipled con- duct of Cecil Rhodes and other South African magnates. (Applause.) But when the war broke out he felt there was no course open ex- cept to support this country until it had at- tained a complete victory. (Applause.) Now that victory had been obtained, he acquiesced in the annexation of the two Republics. lie distributed the blame of the war equally between Cecil Rhodes and his corrupt allies and Mr Kruger and the corrupt clique which ruled at Pretoria. These two cliques had brought un- told evils and sorrow upon South Africa. (Ap- plause.) They must now hope and trust that gradually a better and happier state of things would be built up, though he feared it would be a long time before the cruel wounds caused by this war would be healed. The expenditure of the Government had been enormous apart from the South African war. They had raised the ex- penditure of this country by at least twenty mil- lions a year, and the present financial year their total outlay would reach the gigantic figures of one hundred and seventy millions. They would bequeath to their successors, whoever they might be, a period of high taxation and probably a falling trade and great national distress, and he did not envy the Government of this country that would hold the reins of power for the next few years. His interest had always been great- est in social and domestic affairs, and he felt strongly that the' Government had utterly failed in dealing with most urgent social questions. His belief was that this election would result more favourably to the Liberal Party than was generally supposed, and he had no fear for the result in Flintshire. A resolution of confidence in Mr Smith was unanimously adopted.

Ordination at St. Asaph. At a general ordination held by the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph in his cathedral church on Sunday, the following gentlemen were ordained :— PRIKSTS. Wm. Foster Jones, B.A., St. David's College, Lampeter, and St. Michael's College, Aberdare. John Rees Rowland, B.A., Hatfield Hall, Durham, and St. Michael's College, Aberdare. George Rees, M.A.. Pembroke College, Oxford.

DEACONS. Rhys Price, B.A., Durham University, un- attached. The following gentlemen were ordained by letters dimissory from the Lord Bishop of Bangor

PRIESTS. Henry Jones Davies, B.A., St. David's College, Lampeter. Richard Hughes, licentiate in divinity, St. David's College, Lampeter. Robert Lloyd Roberts, B.A., Selwyn College, Cambridge.

DEACONS. Hugh Williams, licentiate in divinity, St. David's College, Lampeter. Richard Owen Thomas, B.A., Jesus College, Oxford. The preacher was the Ven. John Pryce, Archdeacon of Bangor. The gospeller was Mr. Hugh Williams. The Bishop afterwards licensed Mr Rhys Price to a curacy of Rhosllanerchrugog, and Mr Thos. Jenkins to the curacy at. Rhyl.

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