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. LLANFYLLIN.
LLANFYLLIN. PROPOSED PRESENTATION TO TEIII, NATIONAL SCHOOLMASTER. A movement is on foot to pre- sent Mr. John Morrs, master of the National School, who is leaving, with a gold pen, in acknow- ledgment wf his serviaes during the past twelve months. BAND OF HOPE. A meeting of the C. E. T. S. was held at the National School on Monday even- ing, Rev. T. Jones presiding, there were also pre- sent Miss Lyddiatt, secretary, and Miss Amy E. Davies-Jones, accompanist. The following pro- gramme was gone through, viz.: Spelling Bee f( r Juniors, best Mary Jrmrs; essay on books, best Edward Phipps. This branch of the C. K T, Society will not meet again until January 7th, 1895. CI:I::KET CLUB CONCERT. On Friday a concert was given in the Town Hall under the presidency of the Mayor, Mr. J. Marshall Dugdale. The at- tendance was somewhat discouraging, but a good programme was well sustained by the following ladies and gentlemen Mrs. Roger Edwards, Mrs. Wharton, Miss Katie Jones, Miss Amy Jones, Miss Ryle, Messrs. T. Price, F. F. Corballis, R. A. Bryan. C. Lee, A. Lloyd Jones, A. Oldroyd, N. B. Edwards, 11. F. Williams, a string band, and a male voice glee party. After the concert a dance was given at the Coffee House, the room being kindly lent by Miss Williams, Gwyndy. There was a fair gather- ing in spite of the weather, which was very nn- propitious. A. vote of thanks to Miss Williams was moved by Mr. D. L. Williams and seconded by Dr. -k. f,loyd Jones. The duties of secretary to the concert and dance were efficiently discharged by Messrs. D. L. Williams and E. D. Jones. n MAYORAL BANQUET. IN T E 1.1 E S TIN G PROCEEDINGS. His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Alderman J. Mar- shall Dugdale) on Tuesday evening entertainell the Council to a grand banquet in the Town Hall, which had been very nicely decorated for the occasion by the gardener (Mr. Aberv) from the Llwyn, The company included his Worship the Mayor, who presided, Mr. John Lomax, J.P., Mr. W. A. Pughc. Town Clerk, Mr. W. Rees Roberts, Borough Treasurer, Aldermen C. It. Jones, vice- chairman, Ellis Roberts, Dr. F. Felix Jones, Medical Officer of Health, Rev. Thomas Jones, Rector, Dr. Parry, Councillors E. Watkins, David Parry, John Ryle, John Lloyd, Edward Roberts, Wm. Jones, Wm. Ellis, John Ellis, Robert Joues, Thomas Roberts, and Mr. David Lloyd, Borough Surveyor. Never has the interior of the hall looked more pleasing, the windows being hidden behind some line draperies, whilst from the walls were huug pictures in oils representing members of the Mayor's family and views of the neighbour- hood these were interspersed with a quantity of evergreens, whilst at the far end of the table were displayed the crests of his Worship's father when he was High Sheriff for the county, below which was a very neat arrangement of various coloured flags. The floor was covered with a handsome Brussels carpet, while special attention was paid to the platform, which was very nicely set off with plants and choice hot-house plants. But the tables took the cake," it was very judiciously and handsomely laid out, cut flowers, in silver vases being prominent, the effect of the brilliant silver being most pleasing to the eye. Many thanks are due to the Mayoress for all this she manifested great interest in the event, and did everything possible for the comfort of the guests. The spread was of a very rehercke character, the whole of tho viands being prepared at the Llwyn, and were placed upon the table under the superin- tendence of Mr. J. Phipps. The following was the ME NT "I Soups. J ulieuDc. Hare. Fish. Cutlets. Lobster. Entrees. Raised Pies. Ru loves. Braissd Turkey. Round of Beef. Boiled Chicken. Ham. Game. Pheasants. Sweets. Plum Pudding. Mince Pies. Cheese Cakes. Castle Baskets. Italian Cream. Trifle. Jelly, &c. Cheese. Dessert. Pines. Grapes. Figs. Filberts. Apples, &c. H HUe justice was being done to the gooa tilings provided the Myllin's Male Voice Party ably sus- tained the following programme :—Instrumental selection chorus, Trip the Anchor song anu chorus, Cambriau Plume glee, Marseillaise instrumental selection; trio, "Three Merry Ghosts"; part song, Lovely Night violin solo. Before the toast list was commenced, The MAYOR said that he had received letters from Alderman John Jones and Councillor Roger Edwards regretting their inability to attend owing to also from Councillor R. II. Jones, who was unable to attend owing to business engage- ments. The Mayor then submitted the Royal toasts, and they were received with enthusiasm. The TOWN CLERK had very much pleasure iu proposing the next toast, which was one of the patnotic toast The Army and Navy of Eng- land," had been triiirttliiiaiit, wherever they had carried their arms for many a long day (hear, hear). He sjucere]y hoped that so long as the Army and Navv existed they would receive the support they so thoroughly deserved, in order to enable them at any time vwiien called upon to def end their country. It is feared by some that if either one party or ano:her was in power that our Army and Navy might be to a certain ex'tenfc neglected, but they would all agree with him that they must give 'them the credit for patriotism (applatwe), and believe that they would do their best and utmost to maintain tho strength or the Army and Navy of England, lie asked them to drink most heartily the toast, with which he coupled the name of Mr. Lomax, who was con- neeted with the Militia (hear, hear and appl-iuse) Mr. LOMAX had very much pleasure in re- sponding to the toast, He felt proud to belong to the Montgomeryshire Militia, and he had no doubt that it was one'of, if not the principal recruiting ground of the Army. They must remember that if by any chance the Army was called abroad the Militia would have to defend the forts of England (applause). He felt confident that the officers ana men of the Militia fulfilled their duty admirably, and would compete with any foreign troop hear, h:ar ) Dr, PARRY, in a brief spceJh, submitted the toast of The Bishop and Clergy, and Ministers I of all denominations." He only regretted that it had not been entrusted to better hands. Tlie toast having been well received, The RECTOR rose to reply. He said that when he came to tho hall or semi-banqueting room that evening he came hoping to be allowed the pleasure of being an attentive listener, because his rule was not to speak at all if lie could help it. However, he was told by his Worship on entering that he would have to reply to the toast, and he had nothing to do but to obey. lie thanked Dr. Parry for the kind way in which he had proposed the toast, and those present for their hearty response. They were just now on the threshold of a season which told them in no uncertain voice that Christmas was near, when their mission in life was to pro- claim peace on earth and goodwill towards men. What the medical proressi on did for the body they tried to do for the soul. It was a work in which they met with a good deal of encouragement, as well as a great deal of discouragement. There was much in it to clicer, and much to dishearten. It brought out the had passions, and introduced all that was good, The work was of slow growtn the divine work was a slow one—but however slow the growth of the work might be, they, as clergy and ministers of all denominations, hoped that the high standard of truth in this country would never be looEened, and that it would always be the pride of the Church and Nonconformity throughout the length and breadth of the land to preach men the the truth—true to their God, true to their Sovereign, their country, their well-being, and true to all things they had to do (hear, hear, and applause). Alderman ELLIS JONES said the toast he had the honour to propose was one that had always been well received in this town, and, he was sure, would be no worse received that night. That was the health of the Lord Lieutenant and county Magistrates. The present occupant of the first named honourable office was, as they knew, Sir Watkin "Williams Wynn, and he came of an highly respected Welsh family. They had distinguished themselves in the senate, and also on the field of battle*. The present occupant was well known to thorn as a very popular gentleman, one who had interested himself in the principal movements of the country (hear, hear.) They had the honour of his presence last year, when he presided one day at their Eisteddfod meeting. They knew that he took particular interest in the agriculture of the oo mi tin and therefore he thought it befitting that a gentleman who owned so much land in the county, although he resided in another, should be the lord lieutenant (applause.) In his hands to a very great extent lay the administration of the ltiv, he having to appoint or recommend those who have to administer it in this county, and they were fully confident that tho magistrates had some very ard»ous duties to perform. From their experience of them they were aware that their decisions gave satisfaction to the whole county, with the result that they had a very peaceful one (hear hear and applause.) The MAYOR, as the senior magistrate present, replied. He thanbrl them for the very kind way in which they had received the toast so ably pro- posed by Alderman Ellis Jones. There was only one fault to find with the toast, it appeared, and that was that the lord lieutenant did not reside in the county. His an- swer might well be that he could not reside ill two places at once, but t'ley thanked him for coming among them in the past, and he hoped in the future they would be able to induce him to come still more frequently (hear, hear). He thought they were all lueky in their Bench of Magistrates, for lie had never seen anything except the most perfect unanimity and good-will existing between them. Of course, they did not sometimes all agree, but lie had never noticed anything but real good fellowship one to another (applause). Magistrates were a class of mon always pitched into. Everybody could not be suited, and they often very great difficulties to contend with. Bin they had a very good clerk, whose law had always been correct (hear, hear). So long as they worked together as they had in the past they need never be ashamed of comparison with any other bench of magistrates in the county (applause). Mr. RLEh ROBERTS obs-; rved that the toast he had to propose was one in which they were all interested, that was the -Town and Trade of Llaufyllin." As to the trade they could not expect it to be in a very flourishing state, whilst the great industry upon which it mainly depended continued to be in so de- pressed a, condition (hear, hear). He was of opinion that the Town Council deserved credit for the improvements carried out by them in the town during the last few years, and they appeared to have a further programme for next year (hear, hear). There were some improvements, he was sorry to remark, that had been neglected in the past, and one was the proposal to put glass upon the market hall windows (hear, hear). Th^ com- plaints were numerous, that the place was made very cold on account of the open window frames, and they ought certainly to study, so far as thev could, the comfort of those who attended their murk e t s (ap p 1 a u se). Councillor V\ M. JOXIS said it gave him very great plea sure to respond to the toast. They had iu the part quietly gone on with a few improve- ments, and they intended to go still further (ap- plause). The Council had made different efforts to improve the trade of the town, first in endeavour- ing to establish a wool fair, but, unfortunatelv, it did not prove satisfactory. They engaged another roorri, in addition to the Town for the pur- pose of a cheese and butter fair, but, he was sorry to say, that second effort turned out a financial failure. This was through them not receiving the support of those who made the butter and cheese. However, they as a Town Council, were doing their best to improve the trade of the town (applause). Alderman C. R. JONES next said he had to pro- pose a toast to them which he was sure would be received by everyone present with the greatest enthusiasm. He believed it was the principle toas; of the evening,and should be so, he considered. He had the honour to propose to them The health of his worship the Mayor" (hear, hear and applause). He need not detain them with any remarks as to the merits of his worship in order to obtain their sanction to this toast, and to ask them to accord it a. most hearty and enthusiastic reception. 'I'l i 'v all knew the Mayor well lie was a gentleman of position in the county, and was well known not only iu" the county, but in most parts of Wales (hear, hear). Living as he did amongst them, having his works in close proximity to the town of Llaufyllin, his personal character aud public work were well within, the knowledge of them all (applause). They were not bliud to the lively- interest which he took and which he had always taken in the affairs of this borough. They duly appreciatc-cl-lic was certain everyone .of them did the support which lie had given at all times to the projects and movements having for their object the welfare and moral and social advancement of the borough (hear, hear). He extremely glad to have this public opportunity or expressing his own feelings and giving public expression to the fact that they held Mr. Dugdale, who is the Mayor this year, in very high esteem. e might, perhaps, say, in casting a very hurried glance over the history of this Corporation, as one w io was a member of the ancient Corporation under the old dispensation, that he could see that gieat changes and important improvements had been made in the town within his recollection. He remembered when they had not the advantage of gas, when they had to go out in the dark with amps in their hands, and it was his good fortune to happen to be holding oflice when they celebrated the opening of the gas works at Llanfyllin. They bad a grand banquet at the time, held in another place, but not so well decorated as the room in which they met that night. Nor, perhaps, was everything so sumptuously and so profusely J'autif ul as it was on this occasion. Nevertheless they had a very joyous time of it. He also re- membered when they had no railway com- munication, and he believed lie was something at tha": time (laughter). Yes, he had something to do with the present Mayor, for his esteemed mother cut the first sod of the railway extension, and he remembered the grand banquet they had at the Llwyn on that occasion. All these great changes had taken place since then, and he must observe that the Mayor's family manifested very great interest in the carrying out of th»se vast im- provements in the town and district (applause). In the railway scheme, Mr. Dugdale gave his very warm support, assisting them very heartily in e getting in subscriptions, besides subscribing him- self, as also did Mr. Lomax's grandfather (hear, hear). Referring to the old charter, the speaker said he believed it was granted: them in the reIgn of Charles II. The powers of that charter were very limited, they could not do very much, but still something was done during that dispensation. Some eight or ten years ago it was felt that the powers of that charter were too limited for such progressive people in Llanfyllin—(laughter) and they accordingly made application for another charter, which was granted to them in the present reign of Her Majesty the Queen. Under that charter they now assembled together as town coun- cillors they had as their first. Mayor the father of the present occupant of that hi<$h office, and he ably filled it for two years (applause). He con- tributed very largely to the material welfare and interests of the borough generally, and with the aid of his good sen they would make some further progress (hear, hear, and applause). He could refer to many. changes which had bie-n conferred upon the town under the present charter; they had closed the river in, which he considered was a great boon to the town (hear, hear). They had also made several other improvements, and they contemplated making others to the Town Hall and in the Market Hall; he hoped before many more years had flown away that they would have a C "market place or Smithfield, a-s it was now generally called. He thought it would be better than holding the fairs in the public streets, and he had no doubt 'as time went on that these hflipeswould be realised (hear, hear). He, howe,ver, trusted, that they would make due progress, although these things took money, and they as a Couicil, under the able management and guidance of their present Mayojr and tho Town Clerk, hoped to do all this without putting extra pressure upon the rates of the borough (hear, hear). He was sorry Alderman John Jones was not present with them that night, who with himself were the only ancient burgesses under the old dispense tion. He would now con- clude, and propose very heartily the health of the Mayor—Mr. Alderman J. Marshall Dugdale (loud and continued cheering). The toast was accorded musical honours, and hearty rounds of cheering, after which, The MAYOR rose to reply, and said how very pleased he was to see them present that night in t'.i^jr own Town Hall and premises. If tiier was one thing that gave him more pleasure than another, it was the way in which everybody con- nected with him had been o kindly tresttdattheir h&nds. lie could assure them, if they had not en- joyed themselves, that it was through no want of trying on the part of himself and belongings, to make them have a happy time of it ktl)plause). ILe wished to return his most hearty thanks, first of all, for making him Mayor outside their Town Council and then repaying the compliment, and not only that but for making him an Alderman. As long as he lived he would consider that they had conferred upon him the highest compliment it was in their power to confer upon any man (applause). He was glad to say that since his father, in 1885, was made their first Mayor, there had been very few changes in the membership of the Council (hear, hear). He was looking through the list of the first Town Councillors, and the only members now missing by death were Mr. Holmes Evans and Mr. Jones, Paris House. So far, they had been very lucky may their luck continue long—(hear, hear) —because he did not know of any Town Council that had pulled together as they had from the first day until now (loud applause). They could well consider themselves to have been a Parish Council for ten years, whilsr, their policy one of slowly progressive,—(hear, hear)—whilst the ratepayers had always been considered. He congratulated the Council upon the good feeling existing between all the members, especially when the majority held different political opinions to himself (applause). There were many things tbat wanted doing well, and he hoped to see them done in due time. The people had to live and work to- gether, and lie would advise them when making improvements to try and keep their money at homo and always remember that people do not go into large towns without leaving money behind them, and it was his earnost desiro that they should take a broad view of things. He quite agreed with what the borough treasurer had said about the Town Hall, and that they should assist their local people to sell their own produce, and not let people from away come and take what really belonged to them. In referring to the future work of the Council, his worship said that in addition to considering the questions affecting the Town Hall, sheep pens butter and cheese market, that he would like to see the sanitary arrangements of the town made better (hear, hear). He hoped that in a few years time the position of the town would compare favourably with any other town in the county (applause). He again thanked them, and promised that so I ocg as he was Mayor he would do his best, in an impartial way, to carry out the duties of the office, and as they had made him an alderman lie could assure them, that lie would always eudeavotir to attend the meetings and, as far as possible, help forward the best interests and prosperity of the town in which they lived (cheers). The Town Clerk and Borough OffieiLli 11 was submitted by the MAYOR in a brief speech. He paid a high compliment to the abilities of Mr. Pughe, who he hoped would long act in the capacity lie so ably filled. As to the other officials he believed that they did their utmost to carry out the wishes of the Corporation, and he could only hope that they might always have officials like they had at present (hear, hear). The TOWN CLERK suitably replied. It was gratifying to them to find that the Council appre- ciated their efforts. He was sure that they did their best to render all the assistance in their power to the Council. Allusion had been made to the old charter; it was many years since lie was appointed Town Clerk, but under the old dispensa- tion they had not much to show for their existence still he was glad to say that there they had no rates to pay (" Oh and laughter). They did not do much they met onco a year and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. There was one thing Alder- man C. R. Joues had not mentioned, and that was that but for the old Corporation they would not have had one that day, because the town was not a largeone (hear, hear); therefore they mustreaietn- her that the new Corporation was an off-spring of tke old (applause), lie again thanked them. The VICE-CHAIRMAN thought it would be a great neglect on their part if they did not do one other duty. They were greatly indebted to the Mayoress for the part she had taken in providing for this grand banquet (applause). He knew that Mrs. Dugdale had been put to a great deal of trouble, and it would therefore be graceful on their part to show that they greatly appreciated her kindness and generosity, which was not only evident at that time, but always (hear, hear). She was kind, hospitable, and generous, and had done so much in decorating the room that night, that it would be an evening long remembered by them all, and he therefore asked them to drink to the health of the Mayoress. The toast was received three times three. The MAYOR replied, and said the Mayoress would be very pleased when he informed her of the very kind way in which they had drunk her good lietlth. It gave her the greatest pleasure to io what she had done that evening, and she was never so happy a¡¡ when she was going about Llaufyllin (hear, hear). She had a very flourishing clothing club, and in that he believed that she did a great deal of good in the town, and he now took this opportunity of returning her thanks for the kind way in which she was supported by the tradesmen of the town. Mrs. Dugdale was backed up well, and she often told him of the way in which the poor spoke at receiving full value for their money (applause). He sincerely hoped she would be long spared to support' the poor of the town (hear, hear, and applause). Mr. E. W ATKINS, in a. humourous speech, sub- mitted The Press," and Messrs. HERBERT H. C. SUMMERS, COUNTY TIMES, aud J. D. SPENCER, Emprefx, replied. This concluded the toast list, and the company dispersed, one and all being thoroughly satisfied with the enjoyable evening they had spent. Between the speeches the following programme was ably gone through by the members of the Male Voice Party in attendance:—" Rule Britannia"; chorus, "Soldier's chorus"; song, Yes, let me like a soldier die part song, Corn y Gad song, Jack's yarn duet, Larboa^c waceli" instrumental selection.
NOTES O V FOOTBALL.
NOTES O V FOOTBALL. L B y A- L I heartily congratulate Welshpool on th^ir well- earned victorv of Saturday ill ",Velsft Junior Cup tie. Their opponents were the ()swostry Itovers-a very smart junior team but the latter Hiade a great mistake in driving from Oswestry. Mr. W. Forresu r Aduie showed his interest in Welshpool and the game by kicKiny off in rignt sturdy style. He seemed rather sorry to finish with one kick. and by the luteins; looks he con- tinually cast at the ball he evidently wanted to have another go or two at it. From the start the home team took !I advantage "f their opponents being cold and stiff from their long ride aud adopted forcing tactics. This was the proper game and it soon paid, tor the first goal was scored in about two mintir.es ftv,m the start. After this 8imie very even play was seen, but the palm for stvie and science must be given to the Hover?. Their passing was much in front or that of Welsh- pool, and their backs were surer and cleaner with their kicks. The first and only goal the Hovers obtained was sent through bv a Welshpool man, but the previous good work tile Hover s van thoroughly deserved this notch. The go-a-head style of the W«dsnp<><>i ■ ■ r upset the 1 combination of the Hovers, and before half-time two more good goals fell to the Jot. of the home team. The peualty kick, and was probably the first Tom Jones ever tried, was sent in with tremendous force right through the goalkeeper's hands. During this half the halt-back and full hack play of Welshpool was very ragged and shaky. The half-backs were continually mixing with the forwards and bothering instead of helping them, while the backs wandered too far down and apart, and kicked anything but, cleanly. Mis-kicks were too frequent. Ir do"* nor, pay for a full back to wander down very far unless he is a speed v goer. The Hovers forwards on several occasions profited by this play, and a little more steadiness on their part would probably have cost Welshpool a goal or so. The game in the first half had been so even that, with the wind and ground in their favour, I expected the Hovers to improve their position. however, the pace had been too hot for them and they fell away badly. In justice to them it must be said that the wind moderated and they did not derive so much advantage from it as the home team did in the iirst half. The captain of the W, ish pool tea i i i very wisely ordered Tom Jones and Walter Davies to change phces, and the sturdy kicking of the first-named was on an equality with the sure shots of Walter. TheWetshpoolmeu kept the game alive right up to the end, though Griffiths and Austin, especially the former, begau to fag a little towards the last. Austin put. in some pretty runs and shots, though on more than one occasion he badly over-ran the ball. Heath was the hardest working man on the field,and was splendid all through. Tom Jones and Walter Davies were the next best men, and they did excellent service for their team. The half-back play improved in the second half, and Astley and Hughes were very good. Dick Evans in goal was cool and safe. Mr. Cotton performed his onerous duties as referee in a most admirabie and impartial manner. If the Welshpool forwards will spend a little time in practising passing they will be a very good Junior team, aud will cause th.;ir opponents a lot of trouble. They have any amount of strength stamina and dash, but a, little, not too much, science and finish is needed. The match between the Aberystwyth XI and the University College of Wales caused much excite- ment on,Saturday. The rivalry between the teams attracted a fair gate. Although the Town men in previous encounters have proved themselves masters of the situation, on this occasion specula- tion was rife as to the probable result. The general impression was favourable as to the i Collegians, seeing that their opponents were with- out four of their men, viz., J. C. Rea, and Tom Hees, and D. M. Jones, and J. H, Bunford, who piay for the Collegians. The game was stubbornly con- tested throughout, but lacked the usual excitement attel.dant on tliesi encounters. At the interval the town led by 3 to 2. In the latter half only one point was legistered, and this was in favour of the town, who thus won a stubborn contest by 4 to 2. J. C. Rea, the Aberystwyth speedy left winger, made a very promising first appearance for West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. He put in some very pretty and effective work, ami when he gets a little more accustomed to meet first-class backs will be of great service to the Throstles, that is if he cares about taking part in their matches. Such is th(-. opiuion of an authority who watched the {(:u!C. Builth played up well in their friendly match with Newtown on the Cunnings, and succeeded in making a draw of a good game. The 2nd round of the Shropshire Cup ended in nearly all the favourites gaining entrance to the 3rd round. Wellington bad Shrewsbury as visit-ors and a most stubborn and well contested game ended in a win for Shrewsbury by 2 to 1. At half- time Wellington led by 1 to 0, aid it was left for the sr-nart old International C. H. Bowdler to score the two points for his side. The rest lie has had has evidently not done him much harm. St. George's fell before Market Drayton after another stubborn game. It is well known that the majority of the players in t.he Dragon's team are professionals, and as the Shropshire Cup is only for amateurs, St. George's could not place their full team on the field. The reserves, however, did very well with the exception of the goalkeeper who was very poor. Newport and Wrockwardine played a very fast and exciting game'at Newport, and the home team just landed the event by a short head. Shifnal nearly caught Oswestry on the hop for this trophy, and must have surprised everybody by their good play in the first part of the game. The Oswestry fellows crossed over witti a score of 2 to 0 against them, and then set to work as they well knew how. By strong and good play they forced thp game and although they had nearly all the play they only led by one goal at the close. I trust Shrewsbury and Oswestry will steer clear of each other next round, and then we snail have another tough struggle for the final. The draw for the first rouNd propel of the Eng- lish Cup is out, and most of the best teams appear to have easy tasks before them. This is espeeiaily the case with Everton, Sunderland, Aston Villa, Sheffield United, Liverpool, Notts Forest, Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers. The other Mid- land teams have a hard task set them, especially West Bromwich and the Wolves, out 1 trust both will go on further. Name Gcals Pla y ed WOIl Drn Lost :W"r Ag Pt, Everton Lb 12 3 1 52 23 27 Sunderland 14 11 2 1 44 15 24 Aston Villa 18 11 1 6 44 24 23 Burnley 16 8 3 5 29 20 19 Preston North End.18 7 4 7 29 29 18 Sheffield Wed'sday.15 8 1 6 26 25 17 Blackburn Rovers 17 6 5 6 30 30 17 Sheffield United 17 7 3 7 29 33 17 Notts Forest 15 7 2 6 27 28 16 Small Heath 17 6 4 7 35 46 16 West Broui'hAlbion ..16 6 3 7 27 33 15 Wton Wanderers 17 4 4 9 25 40 12 Liverpool 18 2 7 9 26 45 11 Bolton Wanderers 17 3 4 10 27 36 10 Derby County 14 3 3 6 21 32 9 3 3 9 20 36 9 SHROPSHIRE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Played Won Lost Drn For Agst I'ts St. George's 7 6 0 1 27 10 13 Oswestry United 9 5 1 3 36 17 13 Shrewsbury 8 5 2 1 27 12 11 Wrockwardine Wood. 7 4 3 0 12 14 8 Hereiord. 9 2 3 4 17 15 8 Newtewu 8 3 4 1 23 24 7 Wellington Town 8 2 5 1 18 34 5 Ironbridge 6 2 4 0 13 23 4 Newport 8 1 5 2 7 23 4 Whitchurch 6 1 4 1 7 15 3 MACHYNLLETH HOVERS v. TOWYN ST. C.kl)VA- This match was played on the ground of the for- mer, on Saturday, as a friendly game, ending in a victory t'ov the Rovers by 4 goals to 2. The following formed the Rovers' team :—Goal, H. Edwards; backs, 0. Morris, d. Williams: half- backs, E., 1,1. Roberts, .1 Roberts, R Cole; right wing, R. Humphreys. Sam Jones; left wing, O. Holt, 0. Arthur; centre, J. Holt. Referee, Air. B. Fierce. Linesman, Mr. G. Owen. NEWTOWN HALF HOLIDAY V" EXPBKSS" PRINTERS AND POST OFFiCE COMBINED. — Played on the Waterloo ground, Doifor road, on Friday last. Winning the toss the printers elected to play down the slope. King accordingly kicked off, and Davies securing raced down the left until his wild barrier was stopped by Goodwin who relieved with a huge kick. The Half Holiday now had a look in and henin-.ed their opponents in, Harris ultimately scoring with a swift low shot. This rou-sed the Combination from their lethargy, the result of which was a determined onslaught on the Half Holiday goal, which however was kept intact. Give and take plav ensued and Harris scored No. 2 for the Half Holiday who were playing a deters mined game, the half back trio frustrating all attempts of their opponents to break through. From a tlLrow in the Gall was nicely placed and Lewis registered No. 3 for the Half Holiday. The teams changed over with the score Half Holiday 3, Combination 0. On re-starting the Half Holiday hemmed in their opponents; Bellis, her custodian, having a lively time of it. At length Spencer ann Davies broke away and eluding their opponents, Davies with a well aimed shot, completely beat Horton. Nothing further resnllcd and at tho call of time the scores stood Half Holiday 3. Printers and Post Office Combination 1. W. Woodhouse officiated as referee. Teams, Half Holidav, goal, Hort-on; backs, Goodwin and Townsend; half backs, W. Owen, E. Humphreys, H. Humphreys: forwards, Pilot, Jones, Harris, Lewis, and llamer. Combination Goal, Bellis; backs, Humphreys and Davies; half backs, Andrew, Jones, amd Watts; forwards, King, Morgan, Spencer, Davies, and Edwards. ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE CUP. DRAW FOR THE FIRST ROUND. A meeting of tho Consultative Committee of the Football Association was held on Monday night at the offices of the Football Association, Chancery- lane, E.C., Mr. J. C. Clegg presiding, when the principal business was the making of tho draw for the first round of the Association Cup competition proper. The result wus announced as follows: Workington cr Southport Central v. Everton referee, Mr. A. Cooper. OSuriderlatid v. Fairfield referee, Mr. J. Howcroft. Aston Villa v. Derby County referee, Mr. A. Scragg. Darwen v, Wolverhampton Wanderers; referee, Mr. A. Kingscott. Bolton Wanderers v. Woolwich Arsenal referee, Mr. J. Fox. Sheffield United v. 11illwall Athletic referee, Mr. J. Ormerod. Small Heath v. West Bromwich Albion referee, Mr. J. Lewis. Barnsley St. Peter's v. Liverpool; referee, Mr. M. T. Roberts. Southampton St. Mary's v. Notts Forest; referee Mr. E. E. Stuart. Tottenham Hotspnr or Luton Town v. Preston North. End; referee, Mr. A. G. lime. Bury v. Leicester Fosse or Loughton Town; referee, Mr. J. Tomlinson. Newton Heath v. Stoke referee, Mr. Hall. Sheffield Wednesday v. Notts County referee Mr. Fitzrov Xorris. < Blackburn Hovers v. Burton Wanderers referee, Mr. F. Armitt. Middlesbrough v. Long Eaton Rangers or Chesterfield; referee Mr. W. H. Stacey. Newcastle United v. Burnley; referee, Mr. J. Brodie. To be played on Feb. 2, on the grounds of the first-named club;; kick-off at 2-30; referees to select their own liaesmen, and, with a view to keeping down expenses, to obtain local men as far as possible. WELSH JUNIOR CUP. SECOND ROCXD. WELSHPOOL Y. OSWESTRY ROVERS. This match should have been played at Oswestry but as the Rovers have no ground, they agreed for a consideration to play it off at Welshpool. Punctually to time Mr. Cotton, the referee, blew his whistle, and hostilities commenced by Mr. W. Forrester Addie kicking the ball well off amid ringing cheers. It was headed back by Turner, but the Welshpool forwards pounced on it, and made quick tracks for goal. Hands against Parry relieved the Hovers, but soon Parry got the ball again, and with rather a wild kick sent the ball out. Jarman ran quickly down on the right and gained a corner. This was capitally placed by Heath, and Walter Davies banged it through in two minutes from the start. From the centre kick the Rovers' forwards got up near goal, but found Ashley safe. Soon they were up again, and Hughes fouling near goal gave them a good look in, but Dick Evans saved well. W. Lewis and W. Roberts made a pretty passing run on the Rovers' right. Griffiths rollowed them up, and kicked out. After a sharp run and centre by Heath, Tom Jones shot just on one sicla of the goal post. F. Smith, Goodrich, and Kynaston passed the ball beauti- fully up the field for the Rovws, but. F. Smith was a little too far forward just at last, and' spoilt a goad bit of work by getting off-side. The Rovers' forwards were now putting in some nice tricky work, and bothering Ashley and Hughes consider- ably. These two backs followed rather too far and were rather loose in their kicking, letting the Oswestry forwards get dangerously near goal. Heath dashed up the right, and passed well across to Austin and Griffiths, but both bungled what ought to have been a certain goal. Soon Heath got up again, and passing to Tom Jones, that player had a go at goal, but shot over. This was soon followed by another shot from the same player, and very near the mark. Hands against Heath gave the Rovers a little respite, but Hughes had little difficulty in returning the ball. Heath put in a lovely ceuti-e-just a littlt,. too iigli. The Rovers' string of forwards got up nicely, and hands was awarded near goal. The ball was sent through untouched. Dick Evans well saved another good shot at the expense of a corner. This was well placed, but Hughes got it away. From another corner soon after to Oswestry, the ball was splendidly placed across the mouth of goal, and Griffiths, in trying to send it away, scored the Rovers' only goal. All the same they deserved it. Welshpool pressed hard, but were shooting) badly. Heath had a fine chance, but shot very wide. From a scrimmage near goal Walter Davies kicked the ball right through a lot of his opponents and scored a grand goal. Welshpool kept up the pressure, and Heath, on several occasions distinguished himself. Griffiths and Austin put in some good piay on the left, but the former kicked out. Soon after lie made a very feeble attempt to score. The Oswestry goal keeper fisted out a good shot, but flolloway missed all easy chance from the return. Austin was placed nicely but kicked too high. Both Astley and Hughes missed their kicks, and Parry kicked wildly, but Dick Evans rushed and removed danger. The ball was well taken down by Heath aud Jarman, the latter centred well, but Tom Jones and Austin rushed at it togetlier, and as usual with two cooks spoilt the broth. At the other end Dick Evans again saved a goal by rushing out. Back went the ball to the other end and Welshpool bombarded the goal, but could not shoot true. A corner was gained and well placed, and after a little play was kicked on the cross-bar and drowned over. Soon Welshpool got a corner, and the 'ball was landed in the mouth of goal, and a score nearly resulted. A case of hands against the Rovers near goal re- sulted in the ball being hit through by one of the Hovers. The referee did not allow the goal as the tail wasjdeliberately struck before it went through, but he very properly gave a penalty kick. Tom Jones took it, aud sent the ball in so hotly that although the goalkeeper put his hands to it he could not stop it, and goal No. 3 was scored. Half- time arrived with the score standing Welsh pool 3 Rovers 1. o i From the kick-oft Welshpool commenced to press, and Walter Davies had a fair chance but shot over. F. Smith and Goodrich put iu some pretty and useful work on the left, but the final shot was sent over. Austin and Griffiths spoilt a bit of good work by bad centring. Soon Austin had another shut, and the Rovers goalkeeper had ail his work to do to stop it. From hands Wetshpool were within an ace of scoring. Austin soon after sent a hue shot in, which the goalkeeper in trying to save hit through. The Rovers played up a bit, but spoilt good work by getting off-side. Jartm'a sot the ball fiom the free-kick and put in a fine hio-h shot, which the goalkeeper saved splendidly riht under the bar. Austin, after a nice bit of tricky play, scored w. grand goal with a shot from anawk ward position. Tom Jones and Jarman soon afterwards nearly scored, and Austin overran the ball, and missed the easiest chance of the day F. Smith and Goodrich made a snlendul run tor the Rovers, and a beautiful shot was sent in to Dick Evans. It looked very like a goal, but the referee thought the ball was hit over the bar. The corner came to nothing Austin and Tom Jones worked the ball up well and the latter put in a high strong shot which the goalkeeper did not return well, and Jarman had no trouble in breasting the ball through. The Rovers left again got down but failed at goal. W. Lewis and Roberts on the other wing after a fine run swung the ball across to the left, whore a good chance was mulled. A long shot was sent to Dick Evans but he easily saved. Tom Jones was to the fore with some strong defensive play. He sent a nice pass to Griffiths who, however, muffed it badly. Turner sent in n. fine shot but Hughes headed back. Tom Jones next sent a trifle wide. The home team gained a corner which was well taken, and Heath nearly scored. After a fine bit of work by F. Smith and Goodrich, Ashly sent the ball on to Austin who failed badly. A little scrimmage in front of the Hovers goal, ended in Walter Davies banging the ball through the goal- keepers hands, and No. 7 was registered. The end soon after came, and the home team weie declared winners of a fast, though not very scientific game. WELSHPOOL. Goal, R. Evans backs, Hughes and Ashly hnlf- backs, Parry, Walter Davies, and Hollowav rigilt wing, Jarman and flcath centre, T. Jones left wing, Austin and Griffiths. Linesman,— Mr. H. Smith. OSWESTRY ROVERS. Goal, R. Thomas backs, Milner and Brookfield half-backs, Jones, Turner, and Williams; right wing, W. Lewis and W. Roberts; centre, KYUHS- ton left wing, F. Smith and II. Goodrich. Linesman—Mr. Jones. Referee—Mr. Cotton, Rhostyllen.
FOOTBALL FIXTURES.
FOOTBALL FIXTURES. DKCKMBER. 22 Oswestry v Tramnere Rovers, at Tranmere 22 Aberystwyth v Dolgelley, at Tow'yn. (Towyn Challenge Cup). 26 Aberystwyth v Rhostyllen, at Aberystwyth 26 L, Oswestry v Wellington St. George's at Os- westry 29 L, Oswestry v Shrewsbury, at Oswestry 29 Mid-Wales v Denbighshire, at Aberystwyth JANUARY. 5 Aberystwyth v Builth, at Aberystwyth 26 Aberystwyth v U.C.W., at Aberystwyth 26 L, Oswestry v Newport, at Newuort FEBRUARY. 2 Aberystwyth v Rhayader, at Rhayader 9 Oswestry v Westminster Hovers, at Oswestry 9 Aberystwyth v Portmadoc, at l'ortmadoc 23 Aberystwyth v Oswestry United, at Aber- ystwyth MARCH. 9 Aberystwyth v U.C.W., at Aberystwyth 14 L, Oswestry v New town, at Oswestry 16 L, Oswestry v Ironbridge, at Ironbridge 23 Oswestry v Westminster Hovers, at Stanstv Park 30 Aberystwyth v R.W.W., at Newtown APRIL. 6 L, Oswestry v Wellington Town, at Wellington 6 Aberystwyth v Portmadoc, at Aberystwyth 12 Aberystwyth v Oswestry Old Boys, at Aber- ystwyth 13 L: Oswestry v Whitchurch, at Oswestry 13 Aberystwyth v R.W.W., at Aberystwyth 16 Aberystwyth v Wellington St. George's, at Aberystwyth 0 20 L, Oswestry v Shrewsbury, at Shrewsbury 27 Oswestry v Tranmere Rovers, at Oswestry HUNTING A PPOISTMESTS. SIR W. W. HOUNDS meet on Monday, Dec. 24 Bangor Thursday, 27 Wynnstay Saturday, 29 "Sarn Each day at 10 45. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HARRIERS will meet Monday, 24th Tvnewydd Thursday, 27th Dolguog Each day at 10 o'clock. THE SEVERN VALLEY HARRIERS Date. Meet. Monday, 24th The Sarn Friday, 28th Garthmjd Each day at 11 o'clock. S. D. l'ItICf'D.\VlI; Master. TANAT SfDE HARRIERS will mcet Friday, 28th Moor Farm At 11 o'clock. ABERYSTWYTH HARRIEnS. will meet Saturday December 22nd Elgar Bank. Ea.ch day at 11.
GENERAL NEWS.
GENERAL NEWS. A Washington telegram says that the efforts made to settle the difference between the United States and Germany in respect to their commer- cial relations have proved of no avail. The death took place on Sunday in Samao of Mr Robert Louis Stevenson, the novelist. A bill to impose at once an import duty of five per cent. on cotton yarns and fabrics was intro- duced at Monday's sitting of the Indian Legislative Council. Another bill was brought in to levy an excise duty. Mr. Westlatid said the Government of India could not recommend the latter measure on its own merits, but the Secretary of the State had ruled that it was a necessary consequence of the Import Duly Bill. The Government would see that it did not give undue advantage to goods manufactured in the wative States. A crowded meeting was held oil Monday night in St. Martin's Town Ilall, Lou don, to protest against the massacre of Christians in Armenia. Mr. F. S. Stevenson, M.P., presided, and several other mem- bers of Parliament attended. 31 r. Gladstone wrote saying that the terrible statements concerning Armenia had rivettcd the attention of the world. He wished well to every effort to ascertain the truth, aid if the allegations were sustained every civilised people would be prompted to ask how long these things were to be eudured. He felt morally certain that the British Government would not rest without a most thorough examination of the matter, in which, under the Cyprus Conven- tion, they had a deep interest. He hoped that the Ottoman Government would, for its own honour, concur in this searching examination. Speeches were made denouncing the Turkish rule, aud resolutions were adopted urging the Government to take the initiative in insisting upon the introduction of definite and thorough reforms in the administration of Armenia. A town's meeting, snmmonwl by the Mayor in response to a largely signed requisition, was also held in Brad- ford on the same evening, and was addressed by Mr. A. Illingwort.h, M.P., Mr. W. P. Byles, M.P., and Mr. B. Priestley, M.P. Resolutions protesting against the Turkish cruelties in Armenia and calling upon the British Government to take all such steps as were within their power for ensuring prompt and thorough reforms in the administration of the Armenian provinces were passed. l'he Marquis of Salisbury, in a letter acknow- ledging a resolution of confidence passed by a con- stitutional club, denies that the measures rejected by tne Hnuse of Lords were either sanctioned by popular aspirations in this comntry or were now desired by the people. It was solely bv consulting the electors by weans of a dissolution that any light could be obtained upon the question whether their views upon the measures in dispute coincided with those of the Ministerial majority iI. the House of Commons. But the GovernmoHt shrank from bringing the question to a test. A boiler exploded on Monday at the Henry Small A,-nis I actory in London. Two men were killed and nine iujured. At Tamworth on Monday Charles Henrv Dent, plumber, and Fred Cannock, mechanic, were sum- moned for sending by rail a number of beiiit)s fitted with percussion caps to various members of the I' us r Government. It was proved that though the bombs were bogus ones they were dangerous in character. Altogether there were forty eight summonses against the defendants, and they were fined £48 each, zEl for each summons, with costs. At a meeting of the Cheshire Chamber of Agri- culture on Monday Mr. R S. Bostock read a paper in which lie advocated the provision of accommo- dation for tke cold storage of cheese, with a view t» regulating the supply in the market and •bviat- ing the great fluctuation of prices at different seasons of the year. In the course of discussion it was pointed out that the great bulk of the cheese made in Cheshire was of too perishable a nature, and was of necessity put on the market in an UIl- ripe condition, to the detriment of the trade. The Dairy Institute at Worlestou came in for some critieism. The advantages resulting from the technical instruction given there were, however, warmly maintained by Mr. R. Bate, a member of the Committee of Management, and other speakers. A resolution was passed, on the motion of Mr. I homas Guest, calling upon the Chamber to join vvith tho Mansion House Committee on Railway ateg and Charges in endeavouring to reduce the increased charges imposed on the agricultural com- munity by the Railway and Canal Traffic Act of 189. Mr. W. S. B. M'Laren M. P., spoke iu sup- pore of the resolution. Reports from Japanese quarters mention several engagements within the last few days in which the Chinese suffered considerable losses. Alarm pre- vails among the foreign residents in Pekin, on which the Japanese advance continues, and the Legations have asked the Government to permit the bluejackets left at Tientsin to come to the capital. Permission has been refused, but the Emperor lias enjoined a benevolent attitude towards foreigners. A YALUAILE MANUSCRIPT I has been discovered lIld, no doubt, its contents will throw a clear ligit upon a question of great interest and important. The original manuscript was written, evidently, by Professor J. Poiraid, in the ancient town of Wargrave-on-Thames. An epitome is as follows Weeks of treatment by the best London physi- cians failed to relieve me of inflammation of the bladder and prostate glani, but Wirner's Safe" Cure cured me, and row I can conscientiously pay that my present good health Is solely attributable to Warner's Safe Cure"
. CHURCHSTOKE.
CHURCHSTOKE. MISSIONARY SERIOxs.-The annual sermons on behalf of Foreign Missions of the Churcn of Eng- land were preached in the parish church on Sunday last. Eey. Prebendary White, Vicar, preached at the morning service and Rev. A. J. Grimths, Curate, in the evening. PARISH COUNCIL MKETING.—The constitution of the parish council having been settled at the parish meeting the council held its first sitting on Thurs- day last week. The place of meeting was the dis- used class room at the National School, which will now be found very convenient for meetings of this kind. All the councillors were present, and each signed a declaration of his willingness to serve The following appointments were then unanimous- ly agreed'to: Chairman, A. G. Moutford, Esq. Ivy House vice-chairman and treasurer, Mr. J Shi'il- C.C., The View; clerk, Mr. Richard \Var<l Court' house. A small committee was appointed' to ob~ tam lamps for tlie use of tlw council, a cupboard or the parish feooks and maps, and an additioHa table tor the parish room. It W;ls th„n adjourn the meeting for a month at the whiteh time the council will be in •, consider the question of the cliaiitif-Q .l t0 parish affairs. aud other LLWYDIARTH. CONCERT. The Llwydiarth OHILRLVR. successful concert on Friday n 1iV V8ry audience at the National <-T"i 7 a erowc^ei^ pifes B„„s f0' Japanese Fan," and Bells of f .Co»n^T> the children's choir, all of wl ;Vberdovey' encored and repeated OH piGCeS were gramme were solos dnotV i Uems °" tlie 1>r0" Tl,« vicar
I-.-IA COINCIDENCE.
A COINCIDENCE. 1 II E B R I G G L E C T lOX. ere'if'th™ 13 f 10fcJ'er Radical parson who is doing gica, thmgsfor■ Mr. Reckitt. I refer to the Rev. hn r'i °17', • ° Jlector of Warlaby. Mr. Savory ".U)ViV n nmse^ into the contest with all liis a(_lKn 8011 Daily Chronicle Special Corres- ',ef,|-In|)i>r 4th, 1894. A J:'V' ^or<' Chancellor has appointed the Rev. ■ • avory to be icar of Heplestall."—Timea, December 4th.
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CO ti RES P 0 N DEN CE. LET T E R S TO THE EDITOR. To CORRKSPO??7)KXTS. — Communication* for this column *houId be addre»»ed to the Eidtor, and must be written upon one side of the paper only. They should in all caxex be accompanied by the name and adrtrexx of the fender, not 'nccexxa.rily for publication, but ax a guarantee of good faith. THE CONSERVATIVE REBUFF AT OSWESTRY. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND POT. SIR,—T'See that Mr. Thomas Whitliekl, the Suc- cessful Tory candidate for the post of Guardian, attributes his position as second on the poll to 97 Liberal personal friends who split their votes in his favour. I imagine, however, that he has come to this conclusion too hastily and without due con- sideration of tho facts connected with the contest, and that ho would have been nearer the mark had he said that the position of affairs was brought about by many Conservatives dividing their votes between himself and ono or other of the Radical candidates instead of loyally supporting the second string of the party. However, bo that as it may, I think after the perusnal of Mi* Hluv-t cpllsjmo •.> u,t\x.<edings which will follow, you and your readers will agree with me that no election whether parochial, muni. cipal or Parliamentary, could possibly be won with the organisation and management which was dis- played on and prior to Monday last. Some time ago it was announced that the Radical party had adopted one candidate for the post of Guardian, whereupon, the members of the Conservative Club met and selected two, and decided to fight the election on political lines, but having thus deliberately provoked a contest they did nothing further until two Radicals were nomi- nated, and their joint address appeared in a local paper. On tint day a meeting was hurriedly con- vened to arrange for a canvass of the borough. Canvassers were allotted to the different districts (many in their absence and who subsequent declined or neglected to act), but the materials necessary to set to work were not then prepared, and a-further delay occurred, and it was not until the third day after the nomination that the work was com menced, w hen the Baltical can nl8ser had been eight or ten days at work. The result of this was that a large portion of the borough was not properly worked, two of the leading streets being altogether untouched. Again, many of the canvassers were employed as checkers at the bsoths on Monday, and others who had no knowledge of their districts or the voters in them, were appointed to bring up the latter. If I have wrongly stated any of the facts per- haps the principal Conservative agent, or, as lookers on are supposed to see the most of a game, some of tho majority of the committee of the Oswestry Conservative Club who occupied that dignified position, will put lIle right. I am, &c., Oswestrv, A STAUNCH TORY. Dec. 20th, 1894. — ■+ — LEIGHTOX PARISH COUNCIL. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND POST. SIR,—I was very much surprised to see a letter in your issue of the 15th inst. reflecting on the manner in which the election of the LeightoU Parish Council was conducted, signed An Ou^* sider." First of all your correspondent states that tb working classes were left in a complete state o* fog, and infers that they were taken by surpnll in not having had their duties as electors II ndl tho Parish Council Act explained to them. ThistS not the case, for as early as October thØ parishioners had the privilego of listening to more than one very able and instructive lecture on subject, timoly notices of which were given to a1 concerned. As to the inference that the elector8 were misled as to tho hour of tho Parish Meeting' I have to state that the statutory notices were dajy posted on several conspicuous places iu tho p»ris»' These notices distinctly stated the hour of meeting and that nomination papeis could be had from ffl as overseer, free of charge, so that if there \"e not more nominations made the fault lie entire'/ with the electors themselves. I am, yours truly, JOHX Seven Wells, Leighfeon. Overseer. December 20th, 1824- -+- THE LATE PAROCHIAL ELECTIONS. To the Editor of THE COUNTY TIMES AND POST. SIR -Allow me to enter an earnest protest against tho expensive, disturbing and unnecessary elections wo have had on last Saturday. I have no doubt that in many cases there has been a sheer waste of time, money, and energy. It sceulS so absurd that it should be in the power of one man to call such an expensive machinery as was set up last Saturday" into action. To saddlej the ratepayers who are already groanino- under such a heavy burden the expenses involved in the machinery of a contested election, is nothing le88 than an intolerable Huisanee. It is all well for candidates to demand a poll when they can throw the burden of paying the costs upon tb* shoulders of others if costs themselves they 'n^i they nnllml fnr il w°uld hesitate before they 2!0;,1? RL IT;IS TO B° IF THE? •VET will bn o Und t(> recur annually the ne^ them'eK' ° ,lmo!l<^0tl as to make the candidate nta^i'nr, for the costs. In content-' parish where there has been o 1 M Upmi Lavi!'g a full and clear accou^ ino- ,\f )vc^lse.5i incurred, aud at the annual m°G^' i'. a"sh Council let the whole business b0 oug ifv esposed before the electors. Vours, Ac., A SUFFERING RATEPAYER- -♦ THE DESTRUCTIVENES8 OF WOOD PIGEONS. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND posT. SIR,—On behalf of the farmers may I appGlt1 to landowners and others to instruct their keepers t endeavour to destroy as many wood pigeons a possible during this winter. They do an itnrcienS0 amount of damage, especially to young clover roo • This year a hold ot' rape belonging to me 'vv"'lS almost cleared by them, aud over 100 have beet1 killed oti my farm. -I am, Are., J. MARSHALL DUGPALE. Llwyn, Llanfyllin, Dec. 17, 1894. -+- RUPTURE TRUSSES—Referring to the inquirY made by a correspondent recently in our column* the following extract from the Lancet, August 1894, will be interesting :—" The Link Shell TruS8 Co., 171, Wardowr Street, London, W., have a truss. It is claimed that by this method of manu- facture a truss is provided which will be U1or: comfortable than tho one in ordinary use, an better able to adapt itself to the various movements of the body, especially if these are of a sudds'* character. The truss is fitted with a hip- Joll regulator, by means of which the pressure jõI increased or diminished as required, and with aSofc shell pad, perforated for ventilation. The truss 1\.11 thus completed is an efficient one. Full particulars are sent free by the Link Shell Truss Co.—Glasgow Evening Nmcx, August 7, 1894. — « So large a number of Welshmen are engaged ill the North Staffordshire potteries that the Church of England finds it worth while to conduct service" in the Welsh language. The British Weekly must be receiving items of news from above. In last week's issue the readers are told that the Rev. Joseph Thomas, of Carno, is going to bring out a volume of his sermons shortly. The venerable preacher from Carno has been dead many a year. It is a fact laden with signfficance that the narn0 of Sir Edward Reed evokes far less enthusiasm 111 the Cardiff Empire than was once the case. 1\1r. Maclean's name, on the other hand, has only to be mentioned to bring forth a storm of applause large enough for a house ten times as big.
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