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ADDRESSES. FOOTBALL AND OTHER CLUB ADVERTISEMENTS Will be inserted in this position, set closely, at the following low rates, which must in all cases be prepaid :—20 words, Is.; 27 words, lB. 3d.; 34 words, Is. 6d. and 3d for every additional seven words. Displayed advertisements, 2s. per inch. "YOU'RE GOING IN FOR A BICYCLE?" Right Then let me give you a tip: Go and get one of CONN AH & ROWLAND'S ROADSTERS, from their shop in Pif-r Street, Aberyetwyth. They ean't be heat en. I've got one of them now, and many of my friends have taken my recommenda- tion and got them likewise. You'll sing their praises, too, if you give them a trial." BROOK'S FOOTBALL TELEGRAMS, containing latest reports from the leading Football Grounds in the kingdom, are on view at the Red Lion, Severn Street, the headquarters of the Welshpool Football Club. W. H. Thomas, Proprietor. FOOTBALLS I FOOTBALLS The noted "Calrub" Football, as used by Aber- ystwyth Cup Team, price 9s., can be obtained at Hughes and Owen's, Great Darkgate Street, Aber- ystwyth. t FOOTBALL TELEGRAMS.-The latest Football Telegrams, containing reports of all English Leairue and leading Cup Matches, can be aeen at the Biue Bell Hotel, Terrace Road, Aber- ystwyth, every Saturday evening. T>ROOK'S FOOTBALL TELEGRAMS containing latest reports from the Leading Football Grounds in the kingdom, are on view at T. E. Salmon's, Lisburne Arms, Northgate Street, on Satllraay evenings. npERMINUS HOTEL. Arrangements T have beer made by Mr. Thomas, for the re- ception of Telegrams containing reports of the Leading FoOtball Matches played each Saturday afternoon. Th", telegrams will be on view each evening at the Terminus Hotel, near the Station entrance. Aberystwyth.

FOR ECAST COMPETITION. The conditions are as follows :—Every week the sum of One Pound is cffered to the person who sends to the Editor the actual forecast of the results of the matches giver. for competition the preceding week, and in the event of no one giving the actual scores the sum of Ten Shillings will be given to the person who predicts nearest the actual scores. Each person competing must use the coupon to be found on this page. No old coupons will be allowed, neither will any recognition be given to forecasts other t! an (.n the proper coupon. Each competitor must cut out the coupon, and fill in the name? of the competing teams, with their score.,i, thus: "Bolton W. 4, Sunderland 2;" in the case of a draw insert Portmadoc 1, Penygroes 1;" as the case may be. and forward in a sealed envelope to the Editor, COUNTY TIMES Office, Welshpool," by whom it must be received not later than first pfJf on Saturday morning in each week, the envelope to be endorsed Competition." Four points will be allowed for an actual result, three points for a result one goal out, two points for two goals on t, and ore point for three goals out. In the case of a draw the same conditions will apply. One or more furecasts may be sent in by the same peisor but in each case the correct coupon must be used. The Editor's award is in all cases final. THE RESULT 'OF SATURDAY'S COMPETITION. Wellington 4 Market Drayton 0 St George's .6 Wem. 1 Newtown 8 Newport 0 Festiniog; 2 Portmadoc 1 A large number of coupons were sent in this week, but owing to the high scores made the competitors averaged little more than half the points (8). There were several with 10 points however, three with 11, and the following two winning the con- solation prize with 12 points :— Mr R. Howell, Church Street, Welshpool, and Mr C. Wendell Jones, The Library, Welshpool. A competitor writes to us endeavouring to show that he made 13 points in a certain competition, when as a matter of fact he made only 11. As others may fall into the same mistake we may ex- plain it. His forecast was- Sunderland. 2 Sheffield Wednesday.. 1 The actual result was- Sunderland. 0 Sheffield Wednesday.. 1 The compe titor imagined that he was only two points out, but as he was wrong with the winning team his forecast was of no value. The following are the matches for competition on February 26th coupons must reach the head office, not later than first post on that date, otherwise they will be disqualified. Competitors may, to nave postage, hand in their coupons personally at the head office, We] shpool; or at the branch offices, Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth, and 3, Church Street, Towyn also at Mr. J. Griffiths's, 37, Broad Street, Newtown. In the three latter cases, how- ever, they must be handed in before noon on the day previous. 1 Blaenau Festiniog v Towyn 2 Druids v Wellington, at Oswestry (Welsh Cup) 3 West. Bromwich Albion v Notts Forest ? English 4 Bolton Wanderers v Southampton ) Cup

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FOOTBALL NOTES. [BY "VETERAN."] As I predicted, the Oswestry Reserves found worthy foes in the Shropshire Ironworks XI., but they rose to the occasion like men, and fairly and uqiarely won on their merits. The men from the Ironworks were a fine athletic lot of youngsters, and the supporters of the home team felt very dubious indeed when the men turned out as to the result. being in favour of Oswestry. This doubt was further increased at the end of the first 45 minutes, when Oswestry had to face a strong wind. With the wind against them in the first half, the Works had a very sultry time of it, and were so hard pressed that they only crossed the half-way line on two or three occasions, and then they were easily pnlled up by the Reserves' halves and backs. The "home players, though pi essing hard all through this period, were terribly bothered with the wind, and could not in their shooting make the proper allowance for it. At the same time they experienced desperately hard lines, and only missed by inches on several occasions, while the cross-bar and up- rights were struck more than once or twice. The teams crossed over with no scoring to either. Now was the time for the home team to show their real grit, arid they did it, too, in splendid fashion. A less plucky team would have been beaten by the play and result of the first 15 minutes, but the home team did not mean to have that word spelt on their account that day. In less than five t minutes the visitors' inside right scored a very fine goal after Davies had clevcrlv saved once or twice. The homesters played up in plucky style, and the forwards, by really pretty and good combination, swarmed round the Works' goal, and the equaliser came. Directly after this the visitors, aided by the breeze, forged ahead with another goal. This even did not knock the heart out of the homesters, who commenced forcing tactics in a most surprising manner. They were quickly rewarded by getting a good goal from the foot of Milner. Soon after they forced a corner and this was so well placed that No. 3 fol!owed. This un- expected success quite upset the visitors, and from this time they were a beaten team, but the Reserves were not satisfied yet for Milner and Kynaston worked the ball up so well that the latter was able to notch No. 4 before the whistie blew. The visitors were a gocd all-round lot aud evidently meant to win, and with a less determined lot of opponents they would easily have done so. The Oswestry lads played so grandly all through that it is hard to pick any out for special praise, but Davies, in goal, may be congratulated on his fine play. Brookfield was the best of a goed pair of backs, while all the halves worked very hard. The forwards combined with all the skill and smartness of veterans. Probably R. Roberts was the best of a brilliant lot. The game was a capital one and caused great interest and excitement in the town, and the spectators were rewarded by witnessing a downright good exhibition of football. The homesters thoroughly deserved their victory and I trust they will now go on and bring the Cup home to rejoice the hearts of their fellow townsmen. While on the subject of Junior matches I may refer to the match at Llanfair between the home team and the Welsbpool Casuals. This proved to be a capital game, and the home players worthily upheld their good leputation. They played their usual strone game, but it was mixed with capital combination among the forwards where their strength lay. These five played capitally together and while it is scarcely fair to mention names one may refer to the good centres of the left wing. The goalkeeper was as safe as a house, and the backs were fearless in their tackling though a little wild in their kicks. The halves worked hard, but must pay more attention to feeding, and must remember their two-fold duty, viz., to prevent opponents getting away and tn give their own forwards opportunities of scoring. The Casuals played their usual smart and pretty game, but they were overmatched by their stronger opponents. Williams in goal was as good as ever and did his duty well. Dan Jones, LI. Morris, and all the halves did well, but with the exception of D. Davies who was in good form all through, the combinations of the forwards was not up to their usual form. In the matches I have seen the Casuals play the forward play has hitherto been very smart, and pretty, and I trust they will soon return to their proper form. The Llanfair men thoroughly deserved their victory, and are now pretty safe to head the League. Next season will, I trust, find them competing for the Welsh Junior Cup if so, they will prove thorns in the side of more experi- enced players. The International Trial Match was one of the best of the series and was quite worthy of the name. Both Whites and Stripes contained good and resolute players, and though the former won by two to one, the latter deserved to make a draw of it. With a less clever goalkeeper than Trainer against them they would most probably have done so. I am informed by a friend who was present that all the players from Aberystwyth and New- town played a good game, Edwards and Rea especi- ally shining, and their inclusion in the team to-day against Ireland is nothing more than a well earned compliment. Rea's runs and centres were about the best feature of the match, and the goal to his side was due to one of his well directed placing of the ball from his wing. Had proper advantage been taken of his other centres, aB they wi11 un- doubtedly be to-day, a larger score to his side would have been the result. I have been accused of undue partiality when writing on Rea's play. I will frankly admit that he is a favourite of mine, and I am proud of his acquaintance, but 1 can not accuse myself of unduly praising him at any time As I have so often said before, when properly fed, he does capital work, and this I re affirm strongly. I have seen him play in two or three Internationals when he has been sadly neglected by his mates and how can a man do good work then. J. H. Edwards well deserves his inclusion in the team, and 1 shall be greatly surprised if his play to-day does not most favourably impress even carping critics. Good old Charlie Parry also plays, and lie will show that he retains his best form, and that Wales has not a better back playing now. The match on the Cunnings between Newtown and Newport was a pleasant though one-sided one. Some very pretty football was shown by the home team, who won by 8 to 0. The re-arrangement, of the forwards seemed to answer very well, though it must not be forgotten that two of the best New- port men were away, but the success of the home team was due more to the improvement in the forward line than to this. For the losers Latimer in goal, although his first appearance for the seniors, did himself credit, as he saved several warm shots in good form and those that beat him did not disgrace him in the least. The backs and halves were evidently not in their best form as they were no match for the home forwards, but as I said before, this was in a great measure due to improved form of the latter. The visitors' forwards at times played nice football, but they could make no head- way against such a trio as the Newtown halves. For the winners Edwards was only tested with two or three difficult shots, but with these he acquitted himself in his best form, and the clever way in which be tapped one drop shot over the bar was a treat. The two backs were sound and more than able to cope with the work allowed to fall to their share by the halves, but the strength of the team undoubtedly lay in the half-back line as Tucker, Moore and Davies played a dashing game and were frequently ap- plauded for their clever tactics. Tucker had a strong wing to deal with, but he rarely got beaten If anything the palm most be given to Moore, as, either by luck or skill—the latter I think-he always succeeded in robbing his opponents. Davies had practically his own way in the second half. Smallman came forward, but he would have done better at back. Of the forwards for individual play A. Swettenham was the best man on the field, as his runs were capital and his centres always dangerous. Morgan, after a few weeks' absence, also did fairly well, and has lost none of his love for the goalkeeper. Some of his shots were good ones. W. Parry was tried at centre forward, and although not so successful as at centre-half last year, with practice be may develop into a really good man at his new post, as he has a strong and true kick, and an old head on his shoulders. At times he fed his wing very nicely. A. W. Pryce-Jones and R. Morris did well on the left. The former gave the junior eveiy chance of shining, as he was fed most unselfishly all through the match. Morris took advantage of this and sent many hard and dangerous shots across the goal mouth. Pryce-Jones also shot well—indeed his shooting was a great feature of the match. One shot which scored had an extra dose of powder behind it. A correspondent in the Toieyn-on-Sea writes —On Saturday Towyn journeyed to Aberystwyth to play their return fixture with the College eleven. Unfortunately they were unable to put their strorgest team on the field. Lewis Pugh, the left full back, owing to an attack of influenza, from which he had not complexly recovered, was sub- stituted by Wm. Roberts, a student at the Inter- mediate School and a member of the football team in connection with the school. The other reserve man was Hugh Jones, who took E. R. Daniel's place in the half-back line. Daniel, however, was with the team, and had taken the place of George Davies, who was absent from home. Apart from the above the players showed a good spirit throughout the game, and all the spectators agreed that the game was a good and well contested one. For the College the best men were Roose, J. Lewis, Dealey, and the right full back. The result was two goals for the College and Towyn one. A laughable feature in a match played at Mach- ynlleth on Saturday was that one of the teams played 12 men throughout the game, and it was not found out until the game was over that it was a handicap. Last Saturday I and my friend Mr Bratton, Welshpool, had the pleasure of seeing the Wolves v. Derby match. We arrived at Molineux grounds luckily in good time, and had a good chance of studying the surroundings before the game began. The ground for spectators has been considerably enlarged on one side, and I should think that now there would be room for 30,000 spectators who would nearly all get a good view of the game. A few on the terrace in front of the hotel would probably lose the sight of a few yards in front of the nearest goal, but otherwise the whole playing portion would be visible. By 2.30—the game began at 3 p.m.—there would be about 15,000 present, and the stream pouring in for the next half-hour re- minded one of the influx of visitors from excursion trains to Shrewsbury Show. This stream stopped almost suddenly a minute or so before 3 o'clock. To pass aay the time a Band played a capital selection of music before the game began and in the interval. The spectators were packed so thickly on the opposite side to the Press box that they appeared like a solid body. It was a rare good-tempered and good-humoured crowd, and here one may pause to ask how it is that with so many persons present bad language and rowdy conduct were so con- spicuously absent, while on too many of our local grounds with comparatively few present the con- duct of some spectators is anything but pleasant. I was talking to a fellow Pressman who attends nearly all matches at Wolverhampton, and he assured me that bad language and improper re- marks to players i.e., remarks urging them to rough and foul play, were scarcely ever heard. He even informed me that unless there was a great crush he preferred being amongt the unwashed as he thoroughly enjoyed their keen criticism and witty remarks on the game and players. They know more about the game and bow it should be played than their friends in the grand stands, and were much more particular in pointing out and openly rebuking rough and foul play. It is very sad indeed to hear on our local grounds too many improper remarks and bad language. I am not now referring to any particular ground, but my attention has been called this season to this crying evil by many respectable people who are in love with the game itself, but are tempted to stay away by this sort of conduct. To speak plainly, I know several who absent themselves solely on this ac- count. Not more than a fortnight ago I was talk- ing to an old player, and the possessor of at least one Cup medal. He said that he did not care to witness matches now owing to the rough play shown and the conduct of some of the spectators. This, mind you, from a man who is not particularly mealy-mouthed himself. The guilty ones, I know, are few, but the sooner something is done LO stop such conduct the better will it be for the game in every way, and this is my reason for being led on to refer to it here. The few objectionable spectators are, as a role, known to the different committees, and I cannot help thinking if expulsion and exclu- sion were adopted the end would be obtained at very little cost. Anyhow, it is well worth trying. I have spoken plainly at the risk of offending a few, but I do not care for this, as I know all the committees in this district are on my side, and wish the game carried on in its purity and in a sportsmanlike manner. Now, having been led away. 1 will return to Saturday's game at Wolver- hampton. Punctually to time the game and fun began. From the kick-off it was a case of Eclipse (Wolverhampton) first and the rest nowhere as regards play, but, sad to say, FATE had a day out and came from Derby with one of the many excursion trains. During the first half the feature of the game on the Woives' side was the lovely play of Woods and Torks—specially Tonks. Their passing was a rare treat, and my friend and I frequently remarked that we wished some of our local forwards had been present to learn a lesson in the art, and, I may add, science. There was no waiting for the ball to rest but while it was on the move, and generally on the turf, it was quickly glided, a la Ranjitsinghi, to the desired place with- out loss of time. The result was that the Derby goal was literally besieged and the siege could scarcely ever be raised. The whole of the Wolves' forwards, admirably fed by their halves and backs, continually peppered the Derby fortress with all sorts of shots—good, bad, and indifferent but generally good, and very good too. The Derby backs and goalkeeper, I fancy, never experienced such an anxious time. Ic reminded me, though on a larger scale, of the banging away of Newtown at the Bangor goal or the attacks of Aberystwyth against Wellington. The Derby defence was admirable, and as for the goalkeeping of Fryer, why I never saw anything equal to it. He was decidedly lucky on at least two occasions, but at all other times his left fist was always ready and in the right place. It was terribly distressing to find that the Wolves with wind and play so decidedly in their favour and yet no impression of the right sort could b made. To add to this distress Derby scored from their very first direct attack on the Wolves' goal, and this was due toBaddeley slipping when otherwise he could easily have saved. The little Derby centre forward showed admirable judgment at this time. He could have shot for goal but thought it safer to give Leonard—who had a more open place to shoot at—a chance, and this player made no mistake. After this goal was scored the Wolves attacked fiercer than ever, and Derby packed their goal ditto. The second half was a repetition of the first, but not so pronounced in favour of the Wolves. The same kind of attacking and packing went on, and one could not but admire the splendid judgment of Johnny and Archy Goodall. They knew rather too much for the Wolves. Knowing that the right wing of the Wolves was the great source of danger Archie Goodali paid particular attention to Tonks and kept this player more in the background than was the case iu the first half. Towards the end the defence of Derby was sorely taxed and spectators grew wild with excitement as time passed on without the unceasing and none too geutle attacks of the wolves meeting with any reward. Their friends cheered them on to another fierce onslaught, but the Derby backs never faltered once and met every attack in splendid style. The goal once had a marvellous escape from a corner, and to the end the Wanderers played for all they were worth in the hopes of at least drawing level, but the Derby defence remained as unshaken as the famous squares at Waterloo. Time after time the Wolves would throw themselves on the Derby position, only to be beaten off by the gallant defenders, and the heavy bombardment only ceased-when the whistle blew amidst a scene of the wildest excitement. If ever the better team in a football match lost, that team was the Wanderers. Their forwards were much faster and superior to the Rams," and there was as much difference between their pace as there is between that of collie dogs and greyhounds. I never saw a set of forwards appear so slow as did those of Del by-of course this must be taken as meant in comparison with the Wolves. The Wan- derers must now believe in fate," and they can console themselves with It was to be."

FRIENDLY MATCHES. TEDSMORE v. I.O.G.T., OSWESTRY. — A match between tl ese teams was played at Tedsmore on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the home team by four goals to one. The players were afterwards entertained to tea at the hall, aud a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Bulkeiey-Owen for his kindness. OSWESTRY OLYMPIC V. LLANGOLLEN. — Played on the ground of the former in windy weather on Saturday. The Olympic lost the toss and kicked against the wind. In about twenty minutes from the start the Olympic scored from a nice shot by F. Gooderich. On changing ends the Olympic pressed, and had all the play. About ten minutes from the finish C. Nield scored a grand goal almost from the centre line. Final result: Olympic two goals, Llangollen none. DOVEY ROVERS V. SOUTH WALES BORDERERS.— A match was played between these two teams last Saturday on the Vicarage Field, Machynlleth (by the kind permission of Canon Trevor). The Volun. teers won the toss and decided to play with the wind, and during the first half scored two goals to their opponents' one. In the secor-d half the Rovers scored twice while their opponents failed to add to their score. The Rovers left the field victors of a pleasant game by three to two. It was not found out until after the game was over that the Vounteers played 12 men all through the game. Next Saturday the Volunteers play the town team. CASUALS RESERVE V. ALBION.—This match was played on the Henfaes field (kindly lent by the former club) on Saturday. The game was for the benefit of a young man named David Williams, printer, who has been ill for some time, and unable to follow his employment. There was a large number of onlookers present. Unfortunately, the Casuals were poorly represented, whilst the Albion had their full team. Winning the toss, the Albion (who had the assistance of a strong wind) at once began to force the game, but the defence was sound. Keeping up the attack, Jarman opened the scoring for the Albion, who pressed continually up to the interval and added four more goals. On resuming the Casuals had the best of the game for some time but failed to force the ball through. The Albion put on another goal, after which one of the Casuals' men was ordered off the field. The Casuals fofced several corners, which however, came to nothing. Play after this was of an even character, but luck was on the Albion side, who before the whistle blew for time had scored four more goals, whilst their opponents failed to notch a point, the Albion thus winning by 10 goals to nil. ST. MARTINS (GREYHOUND SWIFTS) V. OSWE8TRY ST. OSWALD'S—Played on Saturday at St. Martins. Losing the toss the St. Oswald's started the leather in the face of a very strong wind, the ball eventually going behind. The Saints pressed, and drew first blood five minutes from the start. The Swifts then had a look in, and corner after corner fell to their lot, and before half-time arrived they had scored four goals, the score then being, St. Martins, four goals; St. Oswalds, one. On resuming, the Saints went away with a rush, and scored a second goal about ten minutes after the restart. Even play ruled for some time, the ball travelling from end to end, and close on call of time, one of the homesters was penalised, Emery converting it into a third goal for the Saints, a good game resulting in a win for the homesters by feur goals to three. Referee, Mr Bayley. ABERY8TWYTH COLLEGE v. TOWYN.—This event came off at Aberystwyth on the College ground on Saturday, before a very large number of spectators. Towyn won the toss and elected to defend the town goal. The following were the teams:—College: Goal, Roose; backs, Roberts and Williams; halves, Johnson, Brownley and Noyes; forwards, Davies, Halliwell, Dealey, Joseph Lewis, and E. A. Lewis —Towyn Goal, Bill Jones; backs, James Owen and William Roberts; halves, F. Smith, T. Hughes and Hugh Jones; forwards, Joe Edwards, Gladstone Davies, E. L. Jones, Joss T. Jones, and E. H. Daniel. Immediately after the game was started the College men pressed, but relief came, and hostilities were transferred for a short time to the district of the College goal. College, having the wind in their tavour, soon took the leather to the Towyn territory and pressed for a time. The Towyn men were now playing a plucky game, but the wind and the absence of two good players were to be felt. The next prominent bit of play was a run up along the right by Joss T Jones and E H Daniel, the latter of whom was declared to be off-side, and the opportunity of attacking the Col- lege goal was taken from the visitors. The kick was given by Noyes, and an onslaught on the visitors' charge followed. Maintaining the pressure, the College left wing attacked in turn, Halliwell showing to advantage. He passed in the nick of time to Dealey, who smartly, and without hesita- tion, sent in a shot which Bill Jones only saw entering the net. Undaunted by this reverse, the visitors played with determination, and seemed bent on equalising. They attacked Roose's charge mercilessly, and the player was penned in fisting out for some time. The College men then played pluckily and drove their opponents into mid-field, where F. Smith again got possession and the College goal was again attacked, but clearance was effected. Subsequently the struggle became located withii a short distance of the visitors' sticks, and two fouls in succession were given to the College men. It was from that distance that Joss Lewis sent in one of the best goals I have seen for a long time. This second success was greeted by the Collegians, who were there in large numbers, with cheers. Soon after this reverse Towyn again attacked the homesters' goal, and as the result of a scuffle E. L. Jones headed the ball into the net. The Collegians again shouted, and I suppose the meaning of the sound this time was PIa { up, College." Just after the game was started the whistle was blown for half-time.—In the second half Towyn had the best of the play but they could not beat Roose. From a corner kick Bill Jones marvellously saved this goal, but the most notable incident of the second half was the penalty kick incident. I did not agree with the referee in awarding the penalty kick, and, I venture to believe, that it was a mistake on his part. As to the full back touching the ball when he should not have done I certainly believe he did so. and if the field was marked according to the rules of the Welsh Association the referee's decision might be a fair one, but under the circumstances the visitors were justified in protesting against his decision. What might have resulted in the exit of the Towyn team from the field was prevented through the good offices of Mr A. J. Hughes, the president of the Cambrian League. The second half was iu favour of Towyn, but they failed to score, Roose bemg in fine form, and the game resulted in a win for the College team by two goals to one. With the excep- tion of the incident named the game was played in the best spirit throughout. INTERNATIONAL TRIAL MATCH. The International Trial Match was played at Chirk on Monday in the presence of some 1,500 spectators. The match furnished a somewhat ex- citing game, and the play in the second half was fast and interesting. The Stripes as a whole were lighter than their opponents, and were fast and dangerous forward, while the Whites on the other hand were strong in defence, and their victory was due not a little to the efforts of the backs in ward- ing off the attacks, especially in the second half, of the Stripes vanguard. A certain absence on both sides of what, for lack of better words, might per- haps be called a concerted plan of action, led to the first half being of a somewhat mediocre character an improvement was afterwards shown, though the play was considerably removed from the high- est standard. The Stripes forwards never seemed to really settle down to work before the interval. After a few exchanges Trainer was called upon by Rea to negotiate a warm shot. Shortly afterwards Rea sent the ball behind. Free-kicks fell to both sides for foul play, which availed them nothing. Roberts was next conspicuous for some brilliant play, and J. F. Jones (Aberystwyth) sent the ball over the goal line on two occasions from bis passes. Up to now the Whites' front line showed very little combination, and the left wing was continually fed much to the detriment of the side as it cost them several good openings. The Stripes began to press, but failed to break through their opponents' defence, and for off-side play the Whites were penalised. Still the Whites failed to score, and Rea, by some very clever play, transferred operations to the other end, where the stay of the Stripes was only momentary, for the Whites soon returned to the attack, and Morris wisely run out to save a shot by W. Jones; this he did at the expense of another corner, which also was fruitless. Rea was again conspicuous for some brilliant play; he made rings round the backs, and once or twice experienced hard lines in not scoring. Trainer was a few minutes afterwards called upon to clear a shot by J. F. Jones. W. Meredith robbed D. Jones of the leather, and, after taking the ball up the field centred to W. Jones, who had no difficulty in scoring from an excellent pass. The Stripes did their best to equalise, but failed, Lockley sending in a magnificent shot on the call of half-time, when the score was—Whites, one goal; Stripes, nil. Soon after the resumption, Rea sent in a nice shot, which unfortunately collided with one of the uprights. After some even play, W. Jones scored the Whites' second goal from a mis-kick by Roberts. Some fine play by E. Davies (Newtown), Lockley, and Rea was next seen and won loud applause, and by their efforts the Stripes were enabled to give their opponents a warm time of it. They, however, failed to break through the Whites' defence, and after a short visit to the other end of the field the ball was returned by E Davies to Rea who sent in a shot which Trainer with difficulty cleared. The attack was con- tinued by the Stripes Rea centred beautifully, and Jenkins was forced ultimately to concede a corner. The Stripes were now playing an excellent game, and would have scored on more than one occasion had they to meet an ordinary defence. A free kick awarded to the Whites within tne 12 yards' line was cleared, and Rea sent in a beautiful pass to Bartley who headed into Trainer's hands. The Stripes kept up the pressure, and they were soon rewarded Rea, whose passes to the centre won loud encomiums, sent to Lockley who in turn trans- ferred to Bartley who scored a well-deserved goal for his side, and the spectators showed their appre- ciation of it by raising a cheer. There were still twenty minutes left for play, during which time the Stripes continued to attack and were only pre- vented from equalising by the magnificent defen- sive play of Trainer and the full backs. Rea was again conspicuous for his beautiful centreings, Bartley for his good command of the ball, and E. Davies for his timely passes. Final score Whites 2 goals, Stripes 1 goal.

ABERYSTWYTH JUNIOR LEAGUE. CITY ROVERS v. U.C.W. ROVERS. These teams met on the Town ground on Satur- day. The game was warmly contested throughout, but at half-time the Rovers were leading by two goals to nil. In the second half the Collegians scored twice, but the Rovers managed to add another goal and won a hard fought game by three goals to two.

SHROPSHIRE JUNIOR CUP. FOURTH ROUND. OSWESTRY RESERVE v. SHROPSHIRE IRONWORKS. This match was played on the Cricket Field, Oswestry, on Saturday last, before a good number of spectators. The ground was in good condition, but a strong wind was blowing, which was against a good exhibition of football. Mr Lawson, of Shrewsbury, had charge of the teams, and when he gave the signal the players lined up in the following order:— OSWESTRY RESERVE. Goal, Davies; backs, J Brookfield and Burgin; half-backs, G Rogers, W Jones, and T Walsh; forwards, R Thomas, W Kynaston, W Milner, R Roberts, and Hampson. Linesman, Mr H Astou. SHROPSHIRE IRONWORKS. Goal, Baker; backs, Harper and G James; half- backs, A Evans, G Jones, and G Evans; forwards, W Gardner, G Lowe, J Felton, T Hoff, and F Crump. Linesman, Mr Priest. Brookfield won the toss and elected to defend the Weston goal, putting the visitors to face a strong wind. During the first half the homesters pressed severely, the Men of Iron only crossing the half-way line on one or two occasions, and than they found Burgen and Brookfield in a happy mood and easily held them in check. The home forwards, being well fed by the half-backs, ought to have scored on one or two occasions, but they shot very erratic owing to the wind, and they also found Baker and his backs in rare form. Several corners and free-kicks were awarded the home- sters, but owing to the determined defence opposed to them they failed to find an opening. Half-time was fast approaching and the United tried their utmost to score, R. Roberts experiencing hard lines on several occasions, and the other forwards only missing by inches, but they failed to penetrate the fine defence of the visitors, and the interval arrived with the score sheet blank. It was thought, that the Ironworkers, with the wind in their favour, would now about win. On resuming, Brookfield and Burgin were at once called upon, and Davies also had two or three shots to stop, but he saved in grand style. After five minutes' play Lowe got possession and put in a splendid shot, which struck the upright and entered the net, and the visitors were one np. The homesters now went about their work in a business-like manner, and after a smart bit of combination amongst the forwards Hampson made the game equal. The visitors next got into the home half, and Felton again beat the United custodian, that worthy having no chance to save. The home spectators heartily cheered the Iron- workers at this success. Nothing daunted, the Reserve played up in in a surprising manner, aud their nimble forwards were soou swarming round the visitors' citadel, and Milner getting possession he beat Baker with a grand shot, and the teams were again on level terms. Both teams now strove hard to gain the lead.. Oswestry were now playing a strong game, and their right wing forced a corner. This was nicely placed by Milner, aud Kynaston put his side ahead amid loud cheers. From now to the finish the game was interesting and exciting, and from a fine centre by Milner, Kynaston scored the fourth goal for the homesters. Nothing further was scored, and when time was calledORwestry retired winners of a grand game by 4 goals to 2. The Oswestry men have now to journey to Horsehay to meet the Albion in the semi-final.

WELSHPOOL & DISTRICT LEAGUE. LLANFAIR V. THE CASUALS. Played on the Mount field, Llanfair, on Saturday, in fine but very windy weather before a fair gate. The teams lined up under the charge of Mr H Smith as follows :— LLANFAIR. Goal, W AstAey; backs, Morris and Richards; half-backs, Brady, Evans, and Williams forwards, T H Watkin, James, Griffiths, T Astley, and D Astley. CASUALS. Goal, R Williams; backs, D R Jones and LI Morris; half-backs, W Davies, H Westby, and J Morris; forwards, H Roberts, H Davies, T Davies, D E Davies, and S Gwilt. Llanfair won the toss and selected to play with the strong wind at their backs, which was really half the battle. The Casuals went away with a rush but Richards cleared, and Llanfair were in their opponents' goal. A corner was forced, from which T H Watkin scored almost immediately after the start. Successive corners fell to both teams, but nothing resulted. After Williams had cleared a dangerous rush by rushing out to save, the Casuals were awarded a free kick close in, Westby being rather roughly charged. The defence of Llanfair, however, was impenetrable, and though the Casuals still pressed they could not score. Llanfair getting down, D. Astley scored the second point with a long shot. Before the interval Brady and D. Astley successively added a point, and the score then Btood-Llanfair, four; Casuals, none. On the re- start both teams attacked in turn, and D. Astley was instrumental in adding a fifth point for the homesters. The Casuals improved with the change of ends, and though several excellent shots were put in they could not break through the homesters' excellent defence, and Llanfair gained a well deserved victory by five goals to none.

SHROPSHIRE LEAGUE. NEWTOWN v. NEWPORT. On the Cunnings on Saturday, before a good gate and in windy weather. The teams were as follows: NEWTOWN. Goal, Alf. Edwards; backs, C. Parry and E. Rees half-backs, H. Tucker, II E. Moore, and E. Davies; forwards, A. Swettenham E. Morgan, W. Parry, A. W. Pryce-Jones, and R. Morris. NEWPORT. Goal, Latimer; backs, Smallman and Davies; half-backs, Lewis, Plimmer and Smart; forwards, Ward, Boughey, Hughes, Vost and Harrison. Referee, Col.-Sergt. W. Lee, Shrewsbury. Newtown played with the wind and slope in their favour in the first half and made matters very warm for the visitors, a goal being scored* from a scrimmage in a few minutes after the start. From the centre kick Harrison, the visitors' outside left, got up and sent in a stinging shot to Edwards, who very cleverly cleared. From another visit to the home goal C. Parry tipped to Edwards, who sent the ball well up to his forwards. A. Swettenham had a clear opening but sent against the side of the net. The home left and centre (W. Parry) gut down by some very pretty passing, but Latimer fisted out. Pryce-Jones got in a good centre which Morgan converted into a goal. Still pressing, a lightning shot from C. Parry was sent in, but Latimer fisted away, only to be again troubled by the home forwards, a shot from R. Morris going just outside. Plimmer fouled W. Parry, but the free kick was got away and C. Parry and Rees were called upon at the other end. Swettenham essayed a good run, and passing several opponents sent to Morgan, who landed the ball on the cross- bar. Morris, Pryce-Jones and W. Parry again were seen to much advantage, the former sending across the goal to A. Swettenham, who returned, and Morris got the third passed Latimer. The same player sent in a good centre, but W. Parry failed to turn this to advantage, although in a good position. The visitors' forwards now got up, but bad shooting spoilt their chances. Morris and Pryce-Jones again got down on the left, and a corner resulted, which proved abortive. From another nice bit of of combination Pryce-Jones shot over the bar. The home right wing got down by a brilliant run, and Morgan centred grandly. Pryce-Jones was about to shoot but seeing Morris in a better position allowed him to take the kick, which he did with a ven- geance, the ball striking the crossbar. The visitors got up but Tucker promptly sent them back, after which Pryce-Jones sent in a shot just over. C. Parry dodged three or four opponents and sent in a hot 'un. Latimer made a marvellous save from a shot by Pryce-Jones. After the visitors had another try A. Swettenham got possession from Moore on the half-way line, and eluding all comers sent in a very judicious centre, which W. Parry netted, thus scoring No 4. The home players were complete masters of the situation, but a bit of loose play by the backs nearly cost them a goal, but play was soon in the other end, thanks to Tucker, Moore and Davies, and soon a hot shot from C. Parry beat Latimer. The home halves now kept the play well in the visitors' quarter and from a nice pass from the right Pryce-Jones sent in a swift shot into the corner of the net—one of the finest goals ever scored on the Cunnings. Half-time was now called. The visitors playing with the wind could make no headway against the home defence, and when they got near the backs tackled so judiciously that they had to let go when Edwards had DO difficulty in clearing. The visitors, however, forced a corner which Teddy Davies cleared, and A Swettenham getting possession made a smark run but shot out- side the net. Play became a little more interesting but the three home halves were playing such a good game that the visitors were rarely danger- ous. Moore gave the ball to A. Swettenham who passing to Morgan, W. Parry was put in charge, but Latimer cleverly stopped his shot. After this the visitors came to the bottom goal, but the two backs Were playing a cool game and had no difficulty in clearing. C. Parry made a mistake with a free kick, but Smallman's shot went wide. Ward sent in a terrific shot, but Edwards saved grandly, and a drop shot from a resulting corner he cleverly tipped over the bar. The homesters were soon at the other end, and, after some nice passing, Pryce-Jones scored the seventh goal. W. Parry added the eighth with a long low shot after which time was called, the homesters winning by • eight goals to none. WALES v. IRELAND. The following team was selected last night to re- present Wales against Ireland at Llandudno on Saturday next: Trainer (Preston North End), goal; C. Parry (Newtown) and Arridge (New Brighton), backs; G. Williams (Chirk), J. H. Edwards (Aberystwyth), and J. L. Jones (Totten- ham Hotspurs), half backs; Meredith (Manchester City), Thomas (Bangor), Lewis (Chester), Lockley (Chirk), and Rea (Aberystwyth), forwards. Re- serves: Morris (Chirk), goal; Meredith (Chirk), back; Taylor (Wrexbam), Mates (Chirk), and Davies (Newtown), half backs; Roberts (Bangor) Roberts (Chirk), Bartley (Glossop), and T. Owen (Druids), forwards.

ENGLISH CUP. DRAW FOR THE THIRD ROUND. A meeting of the Consultative Committee was held on Monday evening at the offices of the Foot- ball Association, London Mr J. C. Clegg presided. The following draw was made in the Challenge Cup competition proper, third round:- West Bromwich Albion v. Notts Forest. Referee, Mr J. Lewis, Blackburn. Bolton Wanderers v. Southampton. Referee, Mr A. J. Barker, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Derby County v. Liverpool. Referee, Mr A. Scragg, Crewe. Burnley v. Everton. Referee, Mr J. Brodie, Wolverham pton. The games are to be played on the ground of the clubs rst-named, on Saturday, February 26. Kick- off not later than 3 30 p.m. It was decided that the kick-off for the final heat, at the Crystal Palace, on April 16, should take place at half-past three p.m. I

MONTGOMERY AND SALOP PRESBYTERY. A meeting of the above Presbytery was held at the Crescent Schoolroom, Newtown, on Friday. The Rev T C Jones, Welshpool, presided, and there were also present: Rev E Parry, M.A., Messrs R Williams, J C Gittins, E Morgan, D Owen, T Syars, Newtown; Rev B Williams and Mr W R Thomas, Abermule; Mr T Jones, Bethesda; Rev J Davies, Messrs W Pritchard, Morgan Davies, and Gittins, Berriew Messrs E R James, D Price, W Evans, and R Evans, Morday; Mr R Davies, Weston; Messrs E P Hughes and John Jones, Groes; Rev G 0 Evans, Llanymynech, secretary; Mr Evan Evans, Tabernacle; Rev D D Williams, Oswestry: Rev Emrys Davies and Mr D Pryce, sen., Coedway; Mr R C Pryce and Mr Robert C Pryce, Newton-on- Hill; Rev W Hinton Jones, Shrewsbury Messrs R Pryce, Wigley, and T Owen, Peniel; Mr Evan Evans, Bettws; Messrs Evan Pryce and Jerman, Aberbechan; and Mr R Morgan, Mochdre. A general church meeting preceded the transaction of business, the Rev E Parry, presiding. The subject was the Duty and privileges of Christ's Disciples (Mark iv.) Addresses were de- livered by the Revs T C Jones, J Davies, G 0 Evans, E P Hughes, D W Williams, Evan Williams, and W Hinton Jones. After the vale- dictory address of the Ex-Moderator, Mr R C Pryce, Newton-on-Hill, encouraging reports of the state of the cause at Newtown, Penial, and Mochdre were given. At Newtown, a large classroom had recently been built, and the literary society and library were said to be in a very flourishing condition. The col- lections at the Church last year amounted to X544 lis 4d, and the Band of Hope consisted of 250 mem- bers. The Rev Evan Evans reported the IForward Movement Collections. A letter of transfer was read of the Rev Emrys Davies, from the Glamorgan- shire Monthly Meeting, to the pastorship of Coedway Church, and he was welcomed by the Rev E. Williams, and the Rev E Parry. The following col- lections were announced: Foreign mission X114 2s 6d (larger than any previous collection), special earthquake fund £28 7s Id, Bala College fund 204 9s 4d. The Sunday School Examination was fixed for Friday, April 15th. The Rev E P Hughes, Groes, was appointed treasurer of the Presbytery fund. The Secretary, and Mr Wm. Morris, Oswestry, were appointed to attend the induction meeting of the Rev R Emrys Davies, of Coedway. In the evening the Rev W. S Jones, M.A., Machyn- lleth, preached to a large congregation. Drink D. Jones and Sons', Welshpool Noted Teas. Splendid Indian and Ceylon Blends at 2s. per lb.

CHESS. All communications for this department should be addressed 10 the Chess Editor, who will be glad to hear from Secretaries of Chess Clubs as to tournaments, matches, &c, All letters to reach thisoffice bv Wednesday morning. Local intelligence will be given the preference to other news. Problem No 111 Keymove R-K8. Cor- rectly solved by Maurice Whittinghum, Mrs Albert Maurice, T. E. Powell. W. A. Doody, J. Harrison, W. Wood and F. Carter. The move Q—KKt4 sent by" H. V." Newtown means, we presume, Q x Pat KKt4, this, however, i? m.t correct. Problem No. 112. Solutions invited. BLACK -10 Pieces. WHITE-IO Pieces. White to play, and mate in two moves. Position-White: K on QR7. Q on KKtsq. Rson KB4 and KR5, Bs on KKt8 and KR4, Ktg on Q8 and KR3, Ps on QKt3 aud KB5. m'lck: K on K4, B on Q8. Kt on K«q, Ps on QKt2, QKt5, 03, Q7, K5, KKt2 and KR3. *#* j On Tuesday last a match was played between j Os-westry and Ruabon, at the latter place, and resulted in a draw. The result, is highly creditable to the OswestrianB, as the Ruabon voterans are such doughty players and the Oswestry club is only of recent date. The followinsr was the scire — OSWESTRY. RUABON. we Morris. 0 Dr Jones 1 W K Minshall 1 W Jones 0 C E W Noake I G Saint 0 JW Thomas 1 Q Simpson 0 R H Gasquoine C S Meadows. T W Beard. J Rev T Buncombe. J R Brayne 0 D LI Davies 1 F S Higgs OR Mills 1 Sergt.-Major Byrne.. 1 Dr Dillon 0 E W Evaus 0 J C Douglas 1 5 5 # # It is unfortunate that the Ruabon Club did not see its way to play the return match with Elles- mere, more especially as they have had several open dates on which it might have been played. # ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. The Chess Editor will be pleased to answer correspondents in this column if their questions are received at the COUNTY TIMES Office not later than Wednesday. We are obliged for communications from M. Whittington (Welshpool), and F. S. Higgs, (Oswestry). To CHESS PLAYF.Ftg -The County Times may be obtained from all Newsagents or direct from the Office, Welshpool, on payment of 3s 3d half- yearly payable in advance.

MARKETS. FARMING AND THE CORN TRADE. Messrs W. L. Browne & Co., report from Shrews- bury, on Saturday, February the 12th as follows Wheat has been in moderate supply during the past week, and prices have been repeated. Barley has found buyers at previous quotations. Oats have been firm. Flour has met with a more general demand, and an advance of Is per sack has been established. Offals have been sold more freely at full prices. BUKBWSBURY CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—Quo- tations white wheat 58 4d to 5s 6 i per 75 lbs; red wheat 4. 10! >058 4d per 751 its barley 4s 3d t< 5s 3d per 70lbs oats 12s Od to 14s Od per 2251bs; peas, lls 6d to 12s Od nei 2251bs; beans, 13s Od to 14s Od per 2401bs. WELSHPOOL CORN, MONDAY.- Prices:- Wheat 16s Od to 17s Od per 240lbs; barley, 16s Od to 20s Od per 2801bs; oats, lis 6d to 13s Od per 225lbs. WELSHPOOLG EN ERAL,Monday.—Wholesale prices: Butter Is 3d to Is 4d per i i); eggs to 16 for Is fowls Os Od to 38 Od p«r couple chickens, 3s 6d to 5s Od; ducks, bs Od to 6s 6d pet couple; geese, 5s 6d to 6s 6d each turkeys, 4s 6d to 10s Od each rabbits Is 3d to Is 8d per couple; potatoes, Os Od per cwt. NEWTOWN GENERAL, TUESDAY.—Eggs9 to Ofor Is fowls 2s 9d to 3h Od chickens 4s Od to 5s Od; ducks 4s 6d to 5s 6d per couple geese 4s Od to 6sOd each turkeys 4s Od to 6s Od each rabbits Is 6d to Is 8d per couple. ELLESMERE, TUESDAY. —Wheat 5s Od tl 5s 4d per 75 lbs; barley (malting) 5s Od to 5s 6d per 70 lbs oats 28 6d to 3s Od per 50 lbs eggs 14 to 15 for Is; butter Is Id to Is 2d per 16 oz fowls 3s 6d to 4s 6d per couple chickens, Os Od to 0s Od per couple; ducks, Os Od to Os Od per couple; rabbits, Os Od to Os Od per couple; apples. Os Od to Os Od per 901bs; potatoes, Os Od per cwt. CORK BUTTER, Thut,s,lay.-Prim ist, -s; prime, 96s; firsts, 110s;.seconds, 94s; kegs, Os; thirds, 82s; kegs s; fourths -s; fifths -s; choicest —s choice —s, superfine -8; fine mild 101s kegs -a; mild -8, choicest boxes —s; choice boxes, -s. In market 25, which were classified as follows:— Primest, 0; prime 1, firsts 3, seconds 15, thirds 0, fourths 2, fifths 0; choicest 0, choice 1, super- fine 0, fine mild' 1, mild choicest boxes-, choice 0, unbranrled 2, kegs 0. Fresh butter from 121s to 84s. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, WEDNESDAY. The following were the quotatiors: White wheat, 5s Od to 5s 6d per 75lbs red wheat, 5a Od to 5s 4d per 7blbs; malting barley, 17s Od to 21s 6d; grinding barley, OOs Od to OOs Od per 280 lbs; white oats, lis Od to 12s Od black oats, 10s Od to 10s 6d per 2001bs. THE SMITHFIELD, Wednesday.—Messrs Whitfiel and Son sold 264 cattle and calves, and 276 sheep and pigs. Messrs. Lulham and Doody sold 82 cattle and a fair supply of sheep. Quotations as follows:— Beef, d to 6!d per. lb. mutton, 7d to 8id per lb.; veal, 7d to 8d per lb.; pork pigs, 8s 6d to 98 Od per score; bacon ditto, 8s 4d to 98 Od per score. LIVERPOOL CORN, TUESDAY. Wheat supplies small, id to lid over Friday.—1 Californian 8s1 to Be 2d new Northern 8s Oid to 8s 2d. Kansas, 8s Od to 8s lid. Beans unchanged—Saidi, 28s 3d tø 28s 6d. Peas, 5s 2d to 5s 2Jd. Oats unchanged —white, 2s 4d to 2s 7d; yellow, Os Od to Os Od. Maize, firm, fair demand-mixed, 3s 4§d to 3s 5d. Flour, unchanged patents, 33s Od to 34s Od; bakers, 29s 6d to 30s Od. WHITCHURCH, FRIDAY. Wheat, 5s Od to 5s 4d per 75 lbs; barley 3s 6d to 4s 6d per 701bs; oats, 2s 6d to 3s 6d per 50 lbi; eggs, 12 to 13 for Is; butter, Is Id to Is 4dperl6oz; fowls, 4a 6d to 5s Od per couple; ducks, Os Od to Os Od per couple; potatoes, d per lb beef, 6d to 8d per lb; mutton, 7d to 8Jd; lamb, 7d to 9d pe. lb; veal, 7d to 8d per lb.; pork, 6d to 6d per lb; rabbits 2s Od to 0s Od per couple; apples, Id to lid per lb. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, MONDAY. —The supply of cattle was larger than last week, showing an in- crease of 79 beasts, and a decrease of 398 sheep. Fair demand for all classes at about late rates. Quotations: —Best beef, Od to 6d; second, 5d to 5d third, 4!d to 4d; best Scotch sheep, Od to 8!d; other sorts, 6d to 7!d per lb. Numbers: Beasts, 1,342; Sheep, 3,446. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, TUFSDAY.- Fair supply throughout, slow trade for cattle and pigs, fair de- msnd for sheep. Prices ruled as follows :—Beef, 4d to 61d; mutton, 5d to 81d; bacon pigs 9s Od to 9s 3d; porkets, 9s 6d to 10s 6d sows, 7s Od per score. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY.—At market:—Cattle, 2,876 sheep, 7,137 and calves, 142. The cattle trade was slow, but last week's quotations were maintained; fewer sheep were at market, and the demand was better; there was a larger supply of calves, but trade worse at less money. Quotations as follows :—Cattle, 4!d to 6Jd sheep, 6!d to 9d; calves, 6d to 8d per lb. LONDON HAY AND STRAW, TUESDAY. — Good supplies, and trade dull, at the following prices:— Good to prime hay, 65s. to 84s Od; inferior to fair, 50s to 60s; good to prime clover, 70s to 97s Od new ditto, Os to 0s; inferior to fair ditto, 50s Od to 68s mixture and sainfoin, 50s Od to 85s Od; new ditto, OOs to 00s; straw, 32s to 39s per load. A new parish of St. John the Baptist is being formed at Newport, Monmouthshire, for which a church is to be built to accommodate 700 persons. The architect Mr F. R. Kempson, F.R.I.B.A., Here- ford and Cardiff, has been instructed to obtain tenders for the work, in order that it may be begun at an early date.