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FOOTBALL.
FOOTBALL. LBY "VETERAN."] Bravo Aberystwyth! and Bravo Oswestry United Both teams deserve hearty congratula- tions and praise for treating us to such a grand contest for the Welsh Cup. It is not too much to say that the game was the best and most exciting seen on the Oswestry ground this season. • With teams so evenly matched this was of course to be expected, but then wo seldom get what we expect in a Cup match. The day was all against good football, and the gate suffered in consequence. Oswestry have been going so badly in this season's matches that probably many persons thought that another run away match was on the tapis and kept away. These good folks missed a treat. Oswestry won the toss and naturally chose to kick with a strong wind behind them or at least blowing much in their fa. our. The Aberystwyth men were an unconsionable long time in getting to work. This is an old failing and unless speedily remedied will some day, and probably soon, cost them dear. On the other hand the home team went at it like a house on fire. Every man played up capitally, and one did not know which to admire most—the onslaught of the forwards or the determined defence of the halves and backs. In the first twenty minutes they were far away the better team and they had their just reward. Early in the game Beubow received the ball from the right and opened the scoring with a really splendid shot, and which was too good for Roose. This early success was greeted with loud cheers all round the ground, but the cheers were louder still when Morris Jones followed this up with an even better shot from near the touch line. The ball was sent beautifully across to the goal with great speed and just hit inside the far post' It has rarely been my lot to witness a better goal than this, and the cheers that followed were loud and long as they deserved to be. The Aberystwyth men now thought it was about time to be up and doing, and they commenced to ] play in their best form. Twice the ball was worked i capitally down the wings and ugly scrimmages 1 took place right in the Oswestry goa 1. The first was from a fine centre by Michael, and it was almost by a miracle that the Oswestry goal escaped. But somehow or other the goalkeeper and backs got the ball away. Shortly afterwards Rea and Owen had just as hard lines on the left, but again the goal escaped. Not long afterwards, however, from a scrimmage in the Oswestry goal the ball was rushed into the net. This success put extra life into the Green and black and they played up well and several times seemed on the point of equalising. The Oswestry men were not done with and the ball travelled up and down the ground at a good rate. From an attack on the visitors' goal Morgsn headed the ball badly, and D. Roberts being well up sent it past a number of legs into the net. This was a lucky goal, and the Aberystwyth men had to thank themselves for it, through the backs crowding on the goal keeper. Here I may add that this was done on too many occasions, and completely hid the view of the ball from Roose. The whistle soon after blew, with the United leading by 3 to 1. The chance of winning the round seemed all in their favour, but an experienced eye could plainly tell that the work was beginning to tell on them, and that the next portion of the game would be too much for them. From the kick-off even play followed for a time, then the Aberystwyth men commenced to make things hum a bit. The forwards were as fresh and active as ever, and they gave the United goal- keeper little peace. It was not long before their perseverance met with its reward. Michael, from a scrimmage near goal, shot a go«d one into the net. Again we had a spell of even play, and although the Aberystwyth men were playing their hardest more than two-thirds of the second half slipped by before the wily and lithe Morris wriggled round two or three opponents and shot a beautiful goal, quite as good as any of its prede- cessors. The visitors and their supporters were now satisfied, and the worthy hon. sec. was ex- cessively anxious that the game should remain a draw—having an eye to business—but it was not to be. The determined Welshmen meant to win, and ere long Owen spied his opportunity, and goal number four came from the foot of this good unassuming player. This proved to be the last, and winner and the visitors thoroughly deserved their success. I wonder how many teams would have done so much for the Welsh Association as Aberyst- wythjaave done this season. They have played two matches from home at a cost of about £20, and the gate money they have received has been hale over a third of this sum. The home team in the first half played a great game. The/forwards were clever and dashing in their play, and their shots were real teasers. They wasted no time abont them either, and whenever any one of them came in speaking distance the shot was made. The halves were very fine. They tackled and fell to perfection, and it was due to their grand play that the forwards did so well. Sabine passed most judiciously to his forwards, and set an example which the visitors' halves would do well to follow. The other two were not quite so good in feeding, but they were quite as good, if not better, in tackling. The backs were safe enough and the goalkeeper did his work well. In the second half, however, the defence was very shaky and want of condition told its tale. With the exception of M. Parry and Watkins all the players seemed quite done up and the goalkeeper was dreadfully weak. In M. Parry the United have a most promising player. He was, in my opinion, the best half on the ground and lasted to the end. If he could only learn to feed as well as his partner Sabine he would indeed be a fine player. In the second half all the Aberystwyth men did splendid work. They never relaxed their efforts for a moment. Rea had not chine much in the first half but now he came out in all his old form and his play in this part of the game was the great feature of the match and was admired by friend and foe. It was principally due to his clever runs down the wing that his side put on the two last goals. The other forwards put in good sterling work and were always pegging away. Owen fed Rea beautifully and as at Whitchurch bagged a goal for himself. The halves were workers and no one can be singled out for special praise. Miles, for a y-jungster, showed great promise. All three tackle well, but they have something to learn in the feeding line. W.R. at back stuck to his guns well and played with great determination. W. Davies was a great improvement on the W. Davies at Whitchurch and he suffered little in comparison with his great rival W. R. Roose never did better in goal and in no way can he be blamed for any of the goals scored against him. The game was a credit to victors and vanquished. The utmost good feeling prevailed all through and the Oswestry supporters and players were loud in their praises of the winners. This was not the case in all Cup matches on Saturday. Two matches were almost spoilt with unseemly rows. If the Oswestry com- mittee will stick to Saturday's team there will not be many failures in the future. All this team wanted was condition and the want of this alone failed them at the pinch. The great contest in this round was at Ruabon when the sturdy dogs from St. George's met the equally sturdy Druids. In the opinion of good judges the winners of this round, stood the best chance for the Cup outright. Whether this be true or not I for one should not be surprised to find the Dragons in at the final. Of course I am considering it a foregone conclusion that they will win at Oaken- gates. Very few teams can take down the Dragons on their own ground, and I don't expect the Druids to do it. The match on Saturday was stubbornly contested throughout. The Druids certainly had the best of the play and ought to have dono better in the first half, but after all they were lucky in escaping defeat, and it was only in the last few minutes that the equaliser came. The play was worthy of the good teams engaged, and the re- played tie at Wellington will be a treat. Chirk made a sad mess of it at Ironbridge. They took their full strength while the home team had to put several reserve men in harness. The result was almost as great an eye opener as the Chirk match last year with Newtown. The Men of Iron came out in startling style and up to ten minutes from time led by 2 to 0. Then a regrettable inci- dent occurred. Instead of hitting the ball abcut two opposing players commenced hitting each other and the game was not finished. Hereford were too clever for Aberdare and won by 4 to 2. Great strides have been made in Associa- tion football in South Wales of late years. This was clearly proved in this match for, though de- feated, the Welshmen played a capital game. In- deed so well did they perform that very little would have turned the scale in their favour. Bangor and Westminster Rovers played a drawn game at Bangor after a fast and exciting game. The rest of the games for this Cup will be grand ones. About the best teams I ever remember will meet in the next round and much will depend on the draw and choice of ground. Last year's win- ners have been very quiet for some time, but when the time comes they will surprise a few I fancy. At the second time of asking, the Oswestry Reserve defeated the Barrack Rovers. The gallant little reserves made no mistake this time and as soon as hostilities commenced they made the pace hot. So well did H, Aston lead his men on, and so well did the two backs drive them on that at half- time the Reserve led by 3 to 0. The second half, as far as regards play, was almost a repetition of the 1st half, but the Reserve were unlucky in scoring and only netted one. The Rovers scored two lucky ones. In the Shropshire League our old Newtown friends came down rather heavily at Newport, but they had only a moderate team doing duty. Look out in the future, ye leaguers. The, Newtown men mean to pull up a bit. Welliugtoon and Wrockwardine Wood played a drawn game, and Market Drayton beat Whitchurch by 4 to 1. This was a pitched battle in more ways than one. As at Iron-Bridge men came to blows," and the Welsh and League committees will have a word or two to say before all is over. The committees ought to deal in these cases with no gloved hand. Men muct be taught that football is only a game, and they must take the kicks kindly that come in their way. In the Birmingham League the Shrewsbury boys have at last spoken up, and that too at a time when least expected. On Saturday they had as visitors about the smartest team in the League, and yet so well did the merry Salopians play that they actually beat West Bromwich Albion Reserve, mind you by no less than 5 to 2. This was a grand victory, and it is little wonder that the Shrewsbury spectators lost their heads a bit at the close. Such hard lines as the men have been having lately could not possibly continue, and I am pleased and proud to congratulate the team on their grand victory. I am informed that two of my old friends-R. Heath, Welshpool, and Leonard Benbow, Oswestry —had no little share in the good result. Both, I know, are gluttons for work, and they areasskilful as they are persevering. Although the Welshpool men had to play without Heath they again succeeded-just on the post as before-in defeating Ruabon Albion after a rare tussle. The winning men showed greatly improved form, and their victory was well deserved. Dan Jones made his presence felt m the team, and kept his forwards pretty well supplied with work, and in addition bagged the winning goal—pretty good work for a back. The League match between Ellesmere Rangers and Whittington was a very close and exciting one, in which Jack was as good as his raster. The Ellesmere men, however, had the best of the luck, and won by 1 to 0. Grand defence characterised the play on both sides. In the First League Aston Villa have fallen from their high position, and now stand third. Everton for the time being lead, but the virtual,winners are Derby, who are only two points behind Everton and have three matches in hand. The order of the First League vv ""d including Saturday last is as follows:— tjsvKin Pl'd Won Lcat I'L Per Age., Pts Everton 17 10 4 3 39 23 23 Derby County 14 10 3 1 42 18 21 Aston Villa. 15 9 3 3 43 26 21 Stoke 17 10 7 0 33 20 20 Bolton Wanderers. 15 8 5 2 25 19 18 Blackburn Rovers. 13 7 3 3 23 16 17 Sheffield Wednesday 13 7 4 2 26 25 16 Sunderland 14 6 4 4 20 18 16 Preston North End 15 7 6 2 25 33 16 Wolverhampton W's. 14 5 8 1 29 30 11 Sheffield United 14 5 8 1 17 28 11 Notts Forest 15 5 10 0 23 30 10 Bury 13 4 8 1 22 27 9 Burnley 15 3 9 3 18 28 9 West Bromwich Al'n 15 3 10 2 17 31 8 Small Heath 13 3 10 0 20 46 6 SHROPSHIRE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Results up to and including Saturday last:- (-Matches-, (-Goals- P. W. L. D. For Agt. Pts Market Drayton 9 6 2 1 25 14 13 St. George's 5 4 1 0 18 5 8 Hereford. E 4 1 0 19 7 8 Newtown 8 4 3 0 17 20 8 Wrockwardine Wood 5 2 0 .3 7 5 7 Newport Town 8.3 4 1 20 17 7 Wellington Town 4 2 1 1 12 10 5 Ironbridge. 6 1 3 2 10 14 4 Oswestry United 8 2 6 0 16 21 4 Whitchurch Town. 8 0 6 2 6 37 2 SHROPSHIRE AND DISTRICT JUNIOR LEAGUE. Results up to and including Saturday last:— (—Matches—^ G'ls—^ P. W. L. D. For A'st Pts Ellesmere Rangers. 4 4 0 0 9 4 8 Ruabon Albion 5 4 1 0 24 7 8 Whitchurch Victoria 5 2 3 0 14 20 4 Whittington 5 1 3 1 6 9 3 Welsbpool 4 1 3 0 6 17 2 Oswestry Reserve 3 0 2 1 6 8 1 WELSHPOOL JUNIOR LEAGUE. Results up to and including Saturday last:- Goals. P. W. L. D. For A'st Pts We]shpool Albion. 2 1 0 1 9 4 3 Powysland 1 1 0 0 4 0 2 Severn Valley Rovers 1 0 0 1 3 3 1 Guilsfield 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 Leighton Swifts. 1 0 1 0 1 6 0 COLLEGE RESERVE V CONOREGATIOVAI. UNITED. —These teams met on the College ground on Saturday when the College men were thoroughly beaten, the result of the match being Congregational United 5, Reserve 1. The following composed the winning team :-Goal, T. Mollison; backs, D. Edwards and T. Jenkins; half-backs, E. James, W. Hughes and Loveday; forwards, Anwyl Ellis, Llew Ellis, Meredith, T. Jenkins, and R. T. Cowley. ELLESMERE UNITED V OSWESTRY BLACK WATCH. —Played at Ellesmere on Saturday, in a perfect gale and fall of enow. In the first half Oswestry scored after five minutes' play, but the homesters' equalised with a good shot. After some good mid- field play, the visitors scored a second goal, and shortly after obtained a third. The United played up well, but the visitors scored a fourth goal, and at half time they led by four goals to one. The homesters had only been playing ten men up to- now, but the missing man now made his appear ance. The United had the best of the play in the second half, and soon scored two goals, the forwards combining well, but towards the end the visitors broke away and notched their fifth goal, and even- tually won by five goals to three. OSWESTRY CAMBRIAN JUNIOR CLERKS V OSWES- TRY ST OSWALDS.—Played on the ground of the former on Saturday. The Clerks won the toss and played with the wind. They at once pressed, and scored with a shot from Hammond. Still keeping up the pressure Roberts scored again from a pass by Clark. The Saints then forced the game, but could not break through the good defence of Wragge and Jonee, and were compelled to retire to home quarters, and from a foul Hammond scored the third goal with a lightning shot. Half time score Clerks four goals, St Oswalds none. In the second half St Oswalds pressed, and scored twice in rapid succession. This livened the Clerks up. and from a good run by the forwards Hammond scored again. Play was then taken to mid-field, and Wil- cock getting the ball dribbled past several players, and scored with a fast shot. Soon after the same player scored again. Nothing further was done and the game ended in a victory for the Clerks by eight goals to three. Winning team: Goal. Picker- vans; backs, Wragge and Jones; Aalf backs, Roberts, Clarke and Worrall; right wing, Hammond and Roberts; left wing, I Williams and C Williams; centre, Wilcock. Referee Mr F. Jones.
THE WELSH CUP.
THE WELSH CUP. THIRD ROUND. OSWESTRY V. ABERYSTWYTH. After their victory over Whitchurch the Aberyst. wyth players had to take another long journey to Oswestry to meet the United. The players travelled to Welshpool over night, and pnt up at the Eagles, where mine host, Bratton, made them very comfortable for the night. On Saturday morning they continued their journey on to the scene of war, and at Welshpool station joined upwards of a hundred enthusiastic supporters. On arriving at Oswestry the players met with a hearty welcome on the platform from the Oswestry players and supporters. After a light refreshment at the Cross Keys, they went to the ground. To give the visitors prcper honour the band of the Oswestry Volunteers played them up to the field, and both teams were loudly cheered on entering the field. Oswestry won the toss, and Aberystwyth kicked off against wind and sun. There was a light coating of snow on the ground which made going anything but easy. -Abervst.- wyth got down, but on the slippery ground the players were very unsteady for a time. The ball was gradually got up, by a succession of throws in, and Roose gave early evidence of his form, by effecting a grand save with Benbow right on him. Oswestry pressed and gained a corner, which was send behind by Sabine. Rea had the ball nicely passed to him, but missed it. N. R. Jones with a fine kick sent the ball on to Michael, who made good progress till Grainger pulled him up. The ball went up again, and Miles saved a good shot from M. Jones. Smith shortly after got rid of a good shot by Watkins. At the other end Morris sent a good shot, which just went wide. Benbow shot wide from hands against Morgan, and soon after M. Parry sent in a good shot at goal. The pressure on the visitors' goal was relieved by a foul against Benbow for pushing. The same player had another chance, but his shot was a trifle on one side. W.R., in saving an ugly rush, was winded for a time. From a throw in to Oswestry Beubow received the ball, and shot a beauty into the net, amid general cheer j. In less than a minute M. Jones and his partner worked the ball well up the left, and when near the goal line the former let fly a well-directed shot, which went in just inside the far post. This was a clever and good goal, and the Oswestry partisans cheered loudly. At this'time Oswestry were giving very strongly. From the kick-off Sabine cleverly robbed Morris, and passed to M. Jones, and this player shot over. The same player in a moment afterwards gave Roose a good handful but he cleverly got the ball away. Down went the Aberystwyth forwards in a string and Michael scored a good shot right across the goal mouth. Somehow the forwards bungled the pass and Davies was cheered for a marvellous save. Not to be denied Rea and his partner again got down. The furmer sent across to Garner who promptly placed the ball in the net but off-side was given against him. At the other end Davics missed his kick and the goal nearly fell. Roberts shot at goal and was only a trifle too high. Oswestry gained a corner, but the ball was transferred to Rea who made good progress for a time but Sabine worried him and at last cleverly robbed him. Sabine again stopped the visitors' forwards and judiciously passed to M. Jones, who again troubled Roose. Benbow had a good chance but put in a wild shot. Morris at the other end had a try but shot out. Rea and Owen again tried their luck but worked the ball out. Rea made amends for this and a tricky bit of play ended in this smart player Itnding the ball in goal, from which position it was rushed through by the Aberystwyth forwards. From the kick off Rea got down and a scrimmage took place in the Oswestry goal, Davies in saving ran too far and was accord- ingly penalised. The free kick was got away, and soon after Aberystwyth again had hard lines. The ball quickly travelled to the other end and D. Mor- gan in striving to stop an ugly rush headed the ball right in front to Benbow and he had no diffi- culty in helping it on to the proper place. Rea got well away from the centre kick but Dan Roberts stopped his career. Garner again got dangerous but was off-side. Twice in quick succession W. Davies saved from Benbow. Roose was again tried by Benbow and Watkins, but relieved with a huge kick. Sabine tackled and robbed Morris just as the whistle blew for half-time. Oswestry 3 Aberystwyth 1 Oswestry got down from the kick-off but the ball did not stay long and F. Lewis had his work cut out but he saved well. The whole Oswestry for- wards got down well but Parry's final shot was wide. Watkins on the left sent a regular stinger to Roose who very coolly stopped it and sent the ball flying up the field. Hands against D. Roberts looked ugly, but Grainger kicked away and soon the visitors' goalkeeper had to save. Michael got up from the kick-off and scored a good one after the goal-keeper had weakly saved. This success stirred the Welshmen a little and they went to work with a will. They put on consider- able pressure, and a shot from Rea nearly proved fatal. A corner soon fell to Aberystwyth, but the ball was sent behind. H. Smith had a good chance but sent the ball yards wide. M. Parry, who was playing a grand game at left half-back, robbed Michael well, and soon after M. Jones had an attack of cramp, and the game was delayed for a time. When the game was renewed Aberystwyth kept up the pressure. M. Jones, who came on again, put in a fine shot at goal, which Roose sent back up the field. Rea got the ball and put in one of the best runs of the day. He finished up centreing the ball, and Morris, wriggling round two or three opponents equalised with an exceed- ingly fine shot. Now commenced a desperate struggle. For a time the Oswestry men played with renewed vigour and made smart attacks on the Aberystwyth goal. Three corners fell to them in a very short time. Roose, W. R., and Davies had to work hard to keep the United clever for- wards at bay. Once M. Jones shot against the net. At last Aberystwyth broke away, and Rea got well up to his favourite spot. He sent the ball well across and Owen scored the winner amidst tremen- dous Aberystwyth cheers. The visitors easily held their own to the end. When the whistle blew a capitally coutested game ended Aberystwyth 4 goals. Oswestry 3 The following composed the teams :— OSWESTRY. Goal, Davies; backs, Grainger and Lewis half- backs, Dan. Roberts, H. Sabine, and M. Parry right wing, R. Parry and C Plimmer; left wing, M. Jones and Watkins; centre, Fred. Benbow. ABSRYSTWYTH. Goal, L. R. Roose; backs, W. R. Jones and W. Davies; half-backs, H. Smith, D. Morgan, and Miles; right wing, W. Michael and Garner; left wing, Rea and A. Owen; centre, Morris. Linesmen, Messrs. A. England, Oswestry, and Edwards, Aberystwyth. Referee, Mr. Cotton, Rbostyllen.
SHROPSHIRE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE.
SHROPSHIRE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. NEWPORT v. NEWTOWN. At Newport on Saturday. The game for a few minutes was fairly even, but after ten minutes' play King got through the home defence. The ball had no sooner been kicked off from the centre than Hartley got possession, and in less than a second the score was made level. After a spell of hard luck on both sides, Newport again got through, and before the change of ends they added two goals. In the second half Newport scored twice, whilst the Welshmen failed to get through, and retired defeated by 6 goals to 1.
SHROPSHIRE &■ DISTRICT JUNIOR…
SHROPSHIRE &■ DISTRICT JUNIOR LEAGUE. WELSHPOOL UNITED V RUABON ALBION. Owing, no doubt, to the very unfavourable state of the weather, it was a rather small, but neverthe- less very enthusiastic crowd which assembled last Saturday on the Welshpool ground, to witness the re-played match between the home eleven and Ruabon Albion. It will be remembered that the teams met early in October, and after a hard and well fought game the United won by 5 to 3, but owing to the ineligibility of Mytton playing for the United, the match was ordered to be re-played. The home team having bad no less than five reverses since they met the Albion before, their supporters were not over sanguine as to the result. Precisely at 2-30 the teams turned out as follows:— WELSHPOOL UNITED (soal, R Evans; backs, D Jones and T Ashley; half-backs, W Evans, T Jones, and W Holloway; right wing, C Jarman and T F Parry left wing, T Austin and G Owen centre, W Davies. Lines- man, Mr Heathcote. RUABON ALBION. Goal, T Davies; backs, A Heyward and E Nicholas; half-backs, R Samuels, J Stubbs, and J Price right wing, E Jones and Harry Williams; left wing, Harry Cotton and R A Richards; centre, J Edwards. Linesman, Mr J Thomas. Referee, Mr J Roach, Oswestry. Welshpool won the toss and decided to defend the goal at the railway end of the field, with the wind against them. Edwards started for the Albions, who at once made for goal, but was pulled up by Holloway before getting dangerous. The home team then had a good look in. Jarman got well up to goal and sent in a clinking shot, which was with difficulty got away. The United still pressed and forced a corner, which was well placed, but a case of hands against them spoiled them of a good chance of scoring. From the free kick the visitors' right wing secured and got well up to goal, and hands" in front of goal made things look rather blue for the United, but Dan Jones cleared with a huge kick. Jarman was next conspicuous for a good run up the wing, but was fouled before getting a chance to shoot. Dan Jones stopped an ugly rush by the visitors' forwards, and then for a few minutes the United fairly bombarded their opponents' goal, and it was marvellous how Davies got the shots away. After some-mid-field play the home forwards again attacked, but the ball would go anywhere but into the net. T. Jones sent in a good shot, which Davies saved at the expense of a corner, from which nothing resulted. The Albions were now seen to advantage and pressed consider- ably, Edwards, Cotton, and Jones being responsible for some good shots, but Evans was equal to the occasion, and got them all safely away. From a good centre by Austin, Jarman had a good chance of scoring, but sent outside. From the goal kick Jones and Williams got well down the right wing. Jones sent in a beautiful centre, which was well met by Cotton, who banged the ball into the net, thus notching the first and only point for the Albions. From the centre kick Austin got away and sent in a good shot which was with difficulty saved by Davies, and the visiters then showed up, Cotton sending in a splendid shot, which Evans saved at the expense of a corner, which was safely got away. For about ten minutes the game was car- ried on in a blinding snowstorm, the spectators being unable to distinguish between the players. The Albions now pressed and gained four corners in quick succession, but which were got away. Jarman then made a good run, and Tom Jones sending in the ball it was met by Austin who made the score equal. Half-time arrived with the United pressing, and the score standing- United 1 goal. Albion 1 „ From the re-start the visitors got away, and a corner was forced which was got away, and Austin securing made a splendid run for the Albion goal. The homesters then pressed considerably, no less than five corners falling to them in a very short time, and then Dan Jones made a splendid shot from the halt-way line, Davies evidently thinking the ball was going over the bar, did not attempt to stop it, and it sailed nicely into the net a couple of inches below the bar. From the kick-off Austin essayed a run, but was stopped by Samuels, who transferred the sphere to the other end of the field, where two corners fell to the Albion. The United next pressed and swarmed around their opponents' goal, and ought to have scored more than once. The visitors' right wingers were now conspicuous for a good run, Lut the final shot went inside of the mark. Tom Jones stopped a com- bined rush by the Albions' forwards, and Jarman securing, made for goal and shot well, Davies con- ceding a cornerj This was beautifully played by Austin, and in the scrimmage which followed one of the visitors fisted the ball out. The referee rightly gave a penalty kick, which was saved by Davies. The game from this point was evenly con- tested, and no further score was registered, the final result being- United 2 goals. Albion 1 „ ELLESMERE RANGERS v. WHITTINGTONT Played on the Wharf Meadow, Ellesmere, on Saturday last, before a fair assemblage of specta- tors, but in wretched weather. The ground was covered with snow, whilst there was a gale blowing, and snow fell at intervals. The Rangers placed a strong team on the field, Tabor re-appearing after his injury, whilst Urion was again brought into the team, and Downes was given atrial. Whittington came with their full strength. The game at the commencement was faily even, each goal being visited in turn. After some good play by Urion, the Rangers notched the first goal. Each team played hard but the ball could not be put between the sticks again prior to the interval, when the game stood—Rangers, 1 goal; Whittington, nil. On resuming, the Rangers forced the play, but found a splendid defence opposed to them, and failed to score. The visitors tried bard to equalise, but the home half-backs playedjin fine style, and completely blocked their progress. The Rangers continued to press, but could not score, although they penned the visitors in. Towards the end Whittington made strenuous efforts to equalise, but failed to do so, and a good game ended in a win for Ellesmere by 1 goal to nil. The game was well contested, the defence on both sides evidently being the strongest part of the team. Mr. G. A. Doody, of Oswestry, officiated as referee, and gave the utmost satisfac- tion. I THE WELSH CUP. DRAW FOR THE FOURTH ROUND. The draw for the fourth round in the Welsh Cup competition was made at Wrexham on Thursday night, and resulted as follows :—Brymbo v Aber- ystwyth, at Brymbo; referee, Mr F. E. Roberts, Ellesmere. Wrexham v Chirk, at Wrexham; referee, Mr R. T. Gough, Oswestry. Hereford v Newtown, at Hereford referee, Mr John Taylor, Wrexham. Westminster Rovers or Bangor v Wellington St George's or Druids, at Wrexham or Bangor; referee, Mr Hugh Roberts. The ties have to be played off on January 11th the kick-off at 2.30. The North v South match has been fixed for January 18th, at Aberystwyth. FOOTBALL FIXTURES. fThe matches to be played on the ground of the first-named club.) Dec. 14-Welshpool United v Llanidloes. Dec. 14-Newtown v Aberystwyth. Dec. 14-Aberystwyth U.C.W. 2nd xi. v Aberyst- wyth Town Reserves. Dec. 14—w J L Guilsfield v Severn Valley Rovers. Dec. 14—W J L Leighton v Powysland. Dec. 16—B t. Brierley Hill Alliance v Shrewsbury Dec. 16-J L Shrewsbury Reserve v Belle Vue Unity. Dec. 21-8 L Newtown v Market Drayton. Dec. 21—s L Whitchurch v Oswestry. Dec. 21-J L Athletic v Shrewsbury Reserve. Dec. 21—B L Shrewsbury v Kidderminster. Dec. 21-B L West Bromwich Albion Reserve v, Shrewsbury Dec. 25-B L Small Heath Reserve v Shrewsbury. Dec. 26-B L Shrewsbury v Brierley Hill Alliance Dec. 26—Manchester City v Newtown Dec. 26-Welshpool United v Shrewsbury Town., Reserve Dec. 28-8 L Newtown v Oswestry ♦-— HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. Date. Meet. Saturday, December 14 .New Street Lane Monday, December 16 Llanlypwll Tuesday, December 17 Gobowen Friday, December 20 Worthenbury At 10.30. Saturday, December 21 Iscoed At 10 45. ALBRIGHTON HOUNDS. Saturday, December 14 Bell Inn, Tong At 10.45. LUDLOW HOUNDS. Saturday, December 14 Stanton Lacey At 10.30. THE SEVERN VALLEY HARRIERS, Tuesday, December 17 Hem Bank Friday, December 20 Revel Bridge Each day at 11 o'clock. j THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS. Saturday, December 14.Rhuddlan At 10. THE UNITED PACK. Saturday, December 14 Purslow At 10.45. THE TANAT SIDE HARRIERS Monday, December 16 Four. Crosses Friday, December 20 Redwith At 11. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOUNDS. HARRIERS. Monday, December 16 Aberfrydlan Thursday, December 19 Braichgoch FOXHOUNDS. Wednesday, December 18 Tyissa, Llanbrynmair Saturday, December 21 Bwlchhyddgen Each day at 10.30.
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LION ROYAL HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH.' CARRIAGES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION VICTORIAS, LANDAUS, BRAKES, FOUR HORSE COACH. Gentlemen taught Riding and Driving by experienced men. LADIES PADS AND HUNTERS FOR HIRE BY THE DAY OR WEEK. Part 6 of the Art Bible has been received and is in every way equal to its predecessors. If is well printed on excellent paper and profusely illus- trated. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts, for the week ending December 8th, 1895. Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £ 2,230; mer- chandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 2,405; total for the week, £ 4,635; aggregate from commence- ment of half-year, £ 130,294. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year Miles open, 237. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2,176; merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 2,335; total for the week, £ 4,511; aggregate from commencement of half-year, L125,589; increase for the week, passengers, parcels &c., £ 54; increase, merchandise, minerals, &c. £ 70; total increase for the week, £ 124; aggregate increase, passengers, parcels, &c., £ 3,511; aggregate increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 1,194; aggregate from commencement of half-year £ 4,705. JUDICIO JS ADVERTISING creates many a new business, enlarges many an old business, and seenres success in everyl:properly managed business; and advertising in the COUNTY TIMES is certainly the surest way of obtaining this result in this district, I
CHESS.'
CHESS. ,3 All communications for this department shrulc be addressed to the Chess Editor, who will be pM to hear from Secretaries of Chess Clubs as t( tournaments, matches, '&c. All letters TO re» cl this office by Wednesday morning. Local intelliger. will be given the preference to other nev. s. Problem No. 6 seems to have given considerab t J trouble to our solvers, as we have not received single correct solution up to the time of going e press. The majority of our correspondents havi n everlooked t'le act that Black was compelled t tY mate—it was easy enough for White to make snob: moves that Black would be enabled to mate, bu that was not the object of the problem. The key 9 move is Kt-B 3, and our readers will see that what ever move Bl"ck makes in reply White will have ) move at his command which will form Bluck t- check-mate. [ For instance, if Black plays R-Bsq, ch Witit will play K-H6 ch., whereupon Blaeic Ti-irpj either play R-Kt mate or K-Qsq, dis. mate—o., again, if Black plays Kt x Kt, White replies Q- QÆ [ ch., and Black must play K x Q dis. mate. li .y :¡ As the problem seems to have aroused m-i8,jr interest we give another of the same class. ,( PROBLEM No. 7.—Solutions invited. h By F. W. ANDREWS, London. BLACK—11 Piece. I ■( WHITE—13 Pieces. »„ White to pJay and compel Black to mate iu moves. Position-Whit0: K at KB3, Q at K P8: n" QB3 and KKt6, Bs at QB7 and KKt8. kt at K 3,1S and Q2, Ps at QR4, QKt,2, Q5, KKt2 and RKt/° Black K at QB4, Q at QB5, B at Q8, Kt at KB *jt Ps at QKt5, QKt6, QB3, K7, KB5, K Kt4, ar,B KKt6. # le I!' The St Petersburg tournament commonsed1 lire- Saturday. e\ # # 01 In Herr Steinitz, when on his way to St Peter.-buifi- played 34 games at once at the Berlin Chess Claw Play began at eight p.m., and lasted over fix hon-rre The tables on which the boards stood were arranges in the form of a horseshoe, so that he could ork easily from one to the other. He won 32' gamett lost one, and drew one. In an adjoining roullY Herr Lasker played four simultaneous garni I blindfold against strong players, winning three arly losing' one by a mere slip. The match lasted s&t hour and three-quarters. he V Our readers may not kn6w that a Livdies Che Club has been started in London. They play their first match on Saturday last against a. tes-jjt of the British Chess Club. There were several gO)n men in the .British team and the score made by t^ ladies, five to seven, was therefore, distinct creditable. lId The following game (annotated by Mr HoffEe occurred in the recent match, 50 a side, betwe lID the City of Loudon and Metropolitan Chess Clulwe an #• # # 8W GAME No. 10.—Rn^ Lopez. we I WHITE. BLACK. OR F. W. Lord. H.W.Carson. °n 1 P—K4 1- P—K4 80 2 Kt-KI13 2 Kt—QB3 J It has been pointoo,out 011 various occasions t'- this defence is not adequate. Even Steinitz w prides himself to have cherished it for some til had at last to abandon.it. 4 P-Q4 4 P x P 5 KtxP 5 B-Q2 61 Kt-QB3. 6 Kt-B3 i It would have been preferable for Black to ha played Kt x Kt.. 7 Castles 7 B—K2 8 Kt x Kt 8 B x Kt A better move would have been P x Kt. 9 B x B ch. 9 P x B 10 Q-Q3 10 Castles 11 P-QKt3, 11 Kt-Q2 12 B—Kt2 12 B-B3: 13 P-B4 13 R-Ksq. 14. QR-Ksq. 14 R-Ktsq.) This manoeuvre to bring the QR into play is ever so much time lost as the sequel shows. 15 K-Rsq. 15 R-Kt5 16 P-QR3 16 Kt-B4 17 Q-R3 17 R-Kt3 •It would have been better to retire the Rook at over to Kt sq, as he has to do it later on, even at. the expense of the doubled pawn. 18 P-K5 18 B-K2 19 P-QKt4 19 Kt-Q2 There was nothing better. 20 Kt—K4 20 P-Q4 21 Kt-Kt3 21 B—Bsq. Without some effort the game is hopelessly lost. The only chance would have been to get tha Qp. to the rescue at the expense of a pawn or two-e.g. 22.P—B4, if 23 Q x P then Kt—B sq, and,if 23 P-35 then P-Q5, &c. 22 P-B5 22 R—Ktsq, 23 P—K5 23 Kt—B^ 24 P x P ch. 24 K x P 25 B x Kt 25 Q x B 26 Q-K5 ch. 26 K—Xtsq. 27 R x R Resigns Mr Lord's conduct of the ganaa was perfectly round and skilful as well. GAME No. U. Played in the Liverpool v Manchester match. WHITE. BLACK. Mr. R. Marriott. Mr. A. Dod. 1 P-K4 1 P—K4 2 Kt—KB3 2 Kt—QB3 3 P-B3 3 P—Q4 4 B-Kt5 4 P x P 5 Kt x P 5 Q—Q4 6 Q-R4 6 Kt—K2 7 P-KB4 7 B—K3 8 Castles 8 P—QR3 9 P-QB4 9 Q- B4 ch 10 K-Rsq. 10 P-KB3 11 P-Q4 11 Q-Kt3 12 B x Kt ? 12 P x B 13 P-Q5 13 B-B sq 15 P-B5 15 Q x BP 16 Q x KP 16 Q x QP 17 Q x Q 17 Kt x Q 18 R-K sq ch 18 K-B2 19 Kt-Q4 19 B-Q3 20 R-B sq 20 KR-K sq 21 Kt-QB3 21 P-QR4, 22 KKt—K2 22 B-B3 23 Kt x Kt 23 R x KKt! 24 Kt-K3 24 R-K sq 25 P-KR3 25 R-B sq 26 P-QR4 26 QR x Kt 27 B x R 27 B—KtP ch 28 K-Kt sq 28 B x R 29 KxB 29 RxB 30 R-B sq 30 B-Q3 31 P-QKt4 31 R x RP 32 K-Kt2 32 R-QR6 Black wins. GAMES BY CORRESPONDENCE. There are no doubt many players who from one reason or another are unable to practice the royal game as much as they would wish, and would con- sequently be glad to engage.in post card matches. If they will send their names, addresses and other particulars to the Chess Editor, he will be happy to put them in communication with others equally desirous, and will endeavour as far as possible to match them against players of equal strength. We reprint for the last time a set of rules w hich we hope will prove useful to those of our readers who are commencing their correspondence games. After this date the rules may be had on application to the Chess Editor.
PENCOED SOMNON.
PENCOED SOMNON. To the Editor of the CSHJNTY TIMES POFFR* SIR,—Rather than attempt to character of (the supposed) "Roger, 1 0{ have looked much n.ore respectable on 1 ie One Interested to answer his question3) ^arS have been asked ov»r and over again- clever that One Interested" thinks himself ve*^Tje also at solving problem?," as he calls thera- tells us that Ins firm are not in the habit 01 i,uildiuf? ing castles in the air." What is it rate- air castles when one attempts to l-a^ Jjlan- payeTS to believe that the chairman of t e gadfan Parish Council wKs legally eiectc far as I | annual meeting in April, 1895, vvhes, so far as remember, no sncli a thing rook plaare- k j)0 jn fore, the transactions of this Council ':al,r'!Jgg^ ag conformity with the .Parish ( ouncils i-cf- TRA'Ng- One I Qr(-re.t( d proclaims it to he- r actions of miv Council cannot be w{,at having appointed a leual chairman. -111 v '••as Sch. 1, Hoc. 2, Sub sec. 3 and 4 to to qnestion ? Let me commend One InWJ'Vjyate treat himself to a quarter's study at the P school in Hheoboth Street, and tsen, PC1 ■gt. will come out more refined than he hns 1 }\ [so, let- him turn to See. 3-8, and then aj>e Icil are ia.teps.yeis if the transactions oc the CS94. "■ i ii ■; .■ u wfrO And,, also, iet him answer my challenge ilS ;<re the farmers who turn stock <>" g0. Oon&Hion without having a perfect ri^h^ 0 y 5"a ^C"IIOGEI1. "POST- the Editor the COUNTY TIMES AND SIR.—May I once again VEATURE TO wlaservations on this matter. The LLA»K NEVR LI'WISIL Council must again beware—A U pen- ciarnpion has SPRANG up. calling IL,N> I E GAFFL0 M:ED. lie SEEUJS to be labouring under T1 VERAL delusions as his brother Roger," AND asks JJAR ■I'UT-stions, hut. unfortunately they are ° O0R construction those which have f^per previously from the pen of R('ger' ;fnUgly or Llangadfan Parish Council will ,^ra 'u Jn give Pencoed the dates and all info?'^a -^egu- j1 rence to his first question. What are 1 yaien* i i. "ies which "Pencoed" assumes to be P1 vindl/ in th è' proceedings of the Council ? Will 1ebave g, state them ? If he will do that, I ma,y coires" word to say on the subject. I believe b: useles8 pondence has gone on long enough, for it Is of the 1 or me to try to convince my adversaries truthfulness of the facts in dispute. No ^p^goed." convinced against his will, neither will ONE INTERE -+-- THE, DECENT ACCIDENT AT TREWEBL?' POST* To tb& Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND T ata Si*, -Ji having been stated that J- velDbe^ person who reported to your paper on No ^all 25 the account of Mr. J. Higgins' accident, i0 feel obliged for a small space in your ne The say that I was not your coi-re. i;,)ol) dent* fore., rumour has caused some unpleasantness T I wish to clear myself. Thanking you IN AN tWlli I ion. I am, yours faithfully, col Golfa Cottage, Trewern, B Dsc. 10, 1895. by.on* |The paragraph in question was sent in ^jon ofi our own reporters who obtained the in*0 Irem a. local tradesman. ED. C. T.] -+- ( SOME FORGOTTEN FIGURES. n POST" To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND ———— obtr | Sill.-Now that the schools' battle is bel owder so desperately on all sides, and plenty of rfare iiud snot is essential for carrying on the ortuo0 effectively, the present seems an moment for reproducing the following statement of sums expended from Paa^#1. jjour- grante for education in this immediate or hood, in building, enlargement, improTefl5 fixtures of schools. To many, this 1JhÐCOD- interesting, because they show how, In ,» struction of school buildings, "local largely subsidized by Parliamentary r^r the sister county of Salop, sixty-fomf, s%r0geW] ceived £ 9065, in sums varying from £ 800 N.S.) to £ 30 (Onibnry N.S.) fThp t,islt, 19 up to 31st Dec»' —. 1 t\- f 0 fa >4 01 U t,\J «Ul UUL an UUUIU..S uvy —' _r lfojnljj.3 may aa well be without our Library. ^e pa^ see no areason why we in Wftlshpool sboueceiv rate for its support, while other towns r much of its benefit. The small subscript cf paid, will, I am told, hardly repay the pjf wear and tear in carriage alone, so that chase of new works will devolve upon °aJTan| Have the Committee power to make such proj^ ments, and has their action received the o £ t^e Town Council ? If the Free p,ana^ allows sach an unusual departure in this, ment, which I think very doubtful; sure y .any case, can only be-done after a meeting .payers specially called for that purpose n a resolution, sanctioning it. | Yonrs truly' I «nP°sT' To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES A> 1 SIR,—There is no doubt that y6ur issue of Dec. 7th, on the management ot I Library, was based on information supp 1 th t I by somebody who was not acquainted facts. The committee have .never cons'^ if t!jr | subject of supplying books to other | did it wonld be on terms just and ay ;—% to all parties. The facts are as f°* °^r0tii | | committee received a communication ^ye]ghp| I County Governing Body inquiring if ^^grm^l Free Library would supply some of the In Atjj- Schools with books, and on what ecic I special meeting of the committee it | that certain terms should be offered. be allowed for all extra expenses that C1 Vght Lt I curred, the rebiuding of books tbft UfcbaS0up f damaged, and a certain sum for the ial øeetrJ I new books. The proceedings of the £ irSt nie^t of the committee were confirmed at t'b ToL, ing of the committee lately appointed ^r0gard ? ¡ Council for the ensuing year. 0,9 your statement, It is difficult enough ^nteTf get a particularly interesting book w credif, I may I remark that it is something there y I the management of the committee ^rary, I particularly interesting books in the oney at ju sidering the very small amount of I disposal of the committee for the Pl?r^g Library j after paying ordinary expenses, sueb &jj(j weey salary, firing, lighting, supplying ^.ebinI newspapers and magazines, and eaj and rC. I books as they become worn by ary e*Pe Jft1' k Besides these there are extraordm ^.g hitsjL- I such as printing of catalogues, a f^an m I be met out of an income of lesS re s"PP-,pi) t should be understood that if books be ta 1 to the intermediate schools they u^jvee, auW I out of the 3,000 that rest idle,°n oU|(j be toy- is not supposed that more than 200 n0t at one time. Out of these same '•uhabita.^t.L>l ( than 200 are taken at a time by aBy poss*"31^" | Welshpool, so that they could not by hooks j^t be inconvenienced by the absence th there I which there is no demand, ^as* of jj, I 1,150 books borrowed from the -^ed °r /i'1 950 were Fiction, and it is not P lr supPLi jj sidered desirable that Fiction gUrc tha I to the schools. In conclusion, I a, OI1ly I majority of the ratepayers would front, to assist in bringing Welshpool to ^^er towns I setting it up as an example/0 I the co„„ty. yMrs ZTbAD B°aDSI COUNTY COUNCILS AND *> I — 1 P To the Editor of the COUNTY P, I SIR,—When the Highway f repair of the main road in the p g&y 1 J | it was in good repair, but I reg Jf t I so now opposite Frongoch H the fco K f not done it will be impassable a v should suggest that Mr. Hutc 1 t I road in this parish. „T.ice li