Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

FOOTBALL NOTES. [BY Dun SPECIAL.] on Saturday W'R with rrinf'.on. Tho gams took place on the Ilace- re-,r was a win far the homesters by live goa's to uil. This was dw .c.)¡¡] meet Ij^t^ven these c'ub3 this season, PU(l NVrextiam have proven themselves superior exponents of this pastime, liavinc sevred 11I;n the two occasions a total of nine ooftl* tn W,u;ir.gtcii havft thus greatly assisted g t' C b' our club" a goai .ix-rage in the Com b ination. w is a poor atti-udanne on the 'Course on tiiti encounter. Wrexham in the- !'r"1 1.,d ii '■tdnc wind ally, and, when \c ititf'va! had arrive. were leading by three goal?, [n the igst pf tt, the homesters scored two additional point*, -vinui'i-—as I have already stated—an easv ua;ne by rive goals to nil. Chilli only managed to Ciiptnre one point in the' :LlHe tUIJl'uey in ti^eir engagement on ;A, with Tranmere Rovers—the game taking ulacj a*. L'ranmare. At the interval thd homesters lt:«'i"g by t,.ni 1),it in the Recond half tbe \Vel~l'ni' ti wenr, to work in t, cnest, and the result of A c.'Uteated encounter terminated two all." l'.nckley's appointment on Sttnday with Huu ot:'a, at Liverpool. The hot-utters were the ;13t t\) score, but before thecoucinnionofthe first II fortv ti^o minutes the Fii itshire men had equalised. Iu the last hI age me Hudson men gained the supremacy, increasing their total to three goals—to Buckley s two. O-westry linked on Satnrdav performed a task which Wrexham's representatives failed to accom- plish, and that was deteat B-tngor on the iatter's iarf. The Salopians, with a s.rong wind in their favor, scored the only point registered in the first half. Early on the change of position tho city moil fijnaliaed. hut before time was called the (jswestnana had added two additional goals to their score, the Ban^orites adding one. Final—Oaweatry, [ three goa!a Bang or, two. ,I lie Drnida are still going strong in the Birming- ham n:) i District League Competition. On Saturday thay wire doing duty at home, their foeinen being the'lronbridge eleven, wham they easily vanquished. The visitors playing against the wind, were the tirst to open the scoring, but soon afterwards Butler made matters more uniform, and at half time the Ancients were leading by two goals to one. The natives" bagged" a farther "brace" before the ncish, winning by four goals to one. "The match in Wrexham, on Saturday, was, with- out a doabt, the one wh ch took place in the second rotmd of the Junior Cap Competition, the contestants being Wrexham Victoria and Broughton United. The game took place on the Vic's territory before a good attendance of enthusiasts, whom I should think were well pleased with the performance of both teams. This is the second occasion upon which these teams have tried conclusions this season. The first meet was at Broughton in the Charity Cup Competition when the Vies had to take a second seat "—being defeated by two goals to one. As the partisans of both teams claim for their respective favorites the Junior Champion position of the town and district great interest was centred in Saturday's mulch, and I fancy great preparation had also been made for the fray by those that would be most actively engaged. Well, the Vies won the toss, and their captain took full advantage of this by deciding that his team should play with the wind—it was a wind and no mistake, quite a hurricane-in their favour. In about fifteen minutes from the start the Vica had defeated the U nited's custodian upon no less than four occasions, and they still continued to hold the "trump card" up to the interval although they failed to increase their score. In the next portion it was thought by many that the Broughton men with the wind—which still kept up its lorce-would make a bold bid, if not win the honours of the day, and it looked very much like it just at the restart, for they at once took up a defiant attitude, but the home defence upon this occasion were on their best behaviour, and proved a quantity and quality that had to be reckoned with. The Vic's forwards did not rest on their laurels, for they proved rather troublesome to the United's back division by their cccasional incursions, in one of which Williams gave their custodian a difficult handful to negotiate. JuSt on time, however, the viiilure got throngh. The finale of a well-tought game resulted in a win for the Vies by four goals to one. The Vies deserve all congratulations on their well- merited victory. They were decidedly the Pest team, and exhibited superior combination to their opponents. lhave witnessed the Vies perform on several occasions, but never have I seen them in such form as they displayed on Satarday. They stuck to their work capitally, from 10 last, and eiopeared to be as fresh at the conclusion ut the game as at its commencement. This was no doubt due to a good cot-.rse of training. The forwards combined nicely, and used judgment in attack, the centre and outside ieit being the most conspicuous of a good set. The back division worked like Trojans, the left half and right full back being particularly smart. I trust the Vies will continue in this form, when I have no doubt they will have a successful run. The United put in a lot of hard work, but the front division failed, owing to individual, instead of com- bined efforts being, for the greater part, the order of the day. In the same competition St. Martins met Chirk Reserve, at C'niik, and proved themselves, after a good struggle, masters of the situation by two goals :o one. In the Chester Challenge Shield competition, j Wrexham St. Giles received rather a severe drubbing from Chester Bealand Road. The enconnter took place at Cheater, the homesters winding by seven goals to one. I learn that the Drnida ha.ve secured the services of Morgan Oweu, the Welsh International. The following r-re the results of Saturday's League games :— o •West Brjmwich Albion 7 Bolton Wanderers 2 *blleUielLi UIJ!Lt:a 2 Xewcastlc United 0 .Bury 3 Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 4 ."lanchester City. 3 :Suziderlan(i 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0 +Prazitou NL)rth Eiid 4 Blackburn liovers 1 2 Wolverhampton W 1 Eyertoll 2 Derby CouuLy 0 Played on the grounds of the clubs marked COMBINATION. RESULTS UP TO SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8HT. Goals. I'ld. AVou Lost Drn. Fur Agst. Pts Wrexham 10 6 2 2 26 9 14 Haiiijur 8 b 2. 1 20 15 11 Chirk 7 5 1 1 22 12 11 Oswestry United 8. 5.. 2. I 25 10 11 Hudson^ 11 4 5 2 20 25 10 Trfntuere Hovers. 10 3 ? ? 15 9 llhyl 5 2 1 1 in 8.. 7 liuekley 8 3 4 1 15 7.. 7 White StM Wand'r 6 2 2 2 11 14 6 H;r;eulwad 7. 2. 5. 0. 10 18 4 i.rriii^tui] 0 1 6 2. 9. 2i 4 Nu,.vl,)u-lu-%N illows.. 9 1 6. 2 14 30 4

———————— COMBINATION j WREXHAM v. WARRINGTON. I Played on the Racecourse, on Saturday, in ihrt atening weather, and before a poor gate. Wrex- ham won the spin of the coin, and elected to play v.ilh ti strong wind in their favor. The homesters pressed, Owens shooting with good judgment, the visiting custodian clearing. The visitors attacked, obtaining a corner, with which they gained no advantage. Warrington raced away on the right, Da.vic.-i clearing. From a run up on the left by the homesters nothing resulted, the Warringtonian'sf defence being too strong. A foul was now awarded Warrington, tha home goalkeeper clearing easily. A break-away on the loft by the homesters ended with Owens Fending in a faulty shot. From a throw-in for- Wrexham, Robinson obtained a corner, from which another resulted, but it proved useless. The home forwards broke away, and were pulled up for iff aide. A bit d tricky work on the light was indulged in by the visitors, after which Gordon Ptcnrid. that player being responsible for Wrexham's rirsu goal r.' Lh an easy shot. A foul was awarded the town, this doing no damage to the visiting team, but a minute or two later Owens scored with a tame I shot, this being Wrexham's second goal. They were not satisfied with these two points, and running up on the left Owens that, the custodian saving just in the nick of time. The Warringtonians next had tii try, Davies dismissing them. Wrexham next attacked, the opposing goftlkeeper filing out. They H-Stun pressed, the custodian saving a shot from Ciord jij, The homesters gained a corner, Harrison kickiijp; over. A foul was next awarded Wrexham, from which Gordon nearly scored. From a. run up by the homeaters on the left, Owens aent a. faulty 6ho. Owens was next palled np for off-side. Same prouy work on the right ended in a corner, which waa iuki ii bf Gordon, but Owens missed. A grand bit of passing between Owens and Jones, of NVrex- ham, was witnessed, Jones shooting, but it Ju"t :uisst,c1. From a run on the left by Wrsxhttlll, Pountney tried, the visitors' goalkeeper Bfcving. A coriu-r waJ^iven to Wrexham, which was taken by i liUiivjn, the ball beintf bungled out, and the visitors invaded. The Wrexhain right wing was next to the iront, Griffiths having a shie at goal. A few minutes later Pountney headed Wrexham's third goal. ^Varrisgton next tried their luck, the inside right neing pulied up for off-side. Half-time was now dne, ,ben the score was— WAHIUNGTON G i 1 .3 on resuming, the homesters found themselves titlr(i pressed, but Davies outmanoeuvred tha Warring- tonians, and from a breakaway on the left by the IVr,-xi.auiites, Gordon shot wide. They again broke away on the right, Gordon doing Eome grand work, for which he was loudly applauded by the spectators. The visitors now pressed, sending in shot after shot, but Evane, the home goal- keeper, was found impregnable. Wrexham got away on the right, Gordon passing over to Owens on the left, but the ball was sent I wuh T ..py b.aw.M. 0" tbp left. I' b? U.rr,.o:,?.,?n[?..?,??.?.?.,?:,)a.i!i-. c?edf?hyt?e3pect&t.r.?- thon<*i:* ??herw?o.?ujun:?)!c.?.? a.?.?!ck.wh:c.. '?-ad no fo:li -v ti ;ig Li-I t ?uu- tha ?ai.oM.h.r tne w"sdwn ni'.v play1.1.' h-woc with tbe hom.?- -i'?. oppo,? team ..j,.?? the home j?t tlu carina v?, w1I o? hn 11a.rd. From It ù:e.du'v,V oa the rignt, G)rd?n centred, Poumnsy being rcsn >ns:blo for the fourth goal in Wrexham's favour. Fiom the kick off the visitors attacked, tne home backs exhibitiug good ddenc.. Wrexham afterwards pressed. Gordon being applauded for his spleudid work. Evans, the home custodian, was next COiBpicn:)111 bv his clear- Mceof&CR.pit:?t shot from th" visitors' right wing. Wrexham got away on t:? )t"t. Rob?3of.f:viu)( a splendidly. Tho visitor* n.«.v prms-d. but the Wrex- nam,repulsed the attack, and Joiius, Ow-itis, and G,)r(.uii combined nicely. A free Kick was given against the homesters. Tjaa vi,it iri thou made a sprint on the right, tha. Sa il Jt-s going wid i. Wrexham s lofc wing were next oa the move, Pountney baating tli, thi:i the fifth goal {for Wrexham, ciose 0:1 lime Final result WREXHAM 5 Goals. Nil. Teitiiig:- WHEXUAM.—Goal, Evans; backs. Blew and Diviei; half-b icks, Graiugc-, Robiusou. &:id Harrison for- wards, Gordon, Griffiths, Jones, Pountney. aud Owen". WAItRINCiT(.)\Go%], A.pina.1]; backa, Cook and Dnlworth half-backs, Eiiis, Postiewaite, and Bryan: forwards. Hunter, M. Thompson, Copaland, Thomp- sou, and Murray. BANGOU V. OSWE8TRY UNITED.-Playea at Bangor on cji tnrtiay, before a poor gate. The final score was-0.3we3try United, 3 goals; Bangor, 2 goals. HUDSON'S v. BUCKLEY.-Played ou Saturday, on Hudson's ground. Hudson's kicked off against a strong team, darting a man short. The homesters were pressed, and Kiffin spoilt a chance by shooting over. The home quintat worked towards Jones, Howard, aftcr fifteen minutes' play, giving the S.iapaiea a lead. Each custodian wais called upon in turn. The wind spoilt combination. Davies equalised, hfading the sphere out of Crosbie's reach, j Half-iiaie—Hudson's, 1 goal Buckley, I goal. In the last half Hudson's scored two more goals and Backley one, the result being—Hudson's, 3 goals; iiuckiey, 2 gjalp. TBINMEKC RavElts V. CHIRK—Played at Tran- mere ou Saturday. Th" liovers won the toss, and Chirk started against the wind. Toe home eleven quickly assumed the offensive, the scrimmaging taking place in the Chirk goal mouth, but Morris effected a smart clearance. Shortly after Morgan pat through on behalf of the Rovers, but the point was disallowed for off-side. Subsequently Roberts obtained possession, and notched the first point for the Rovers with a brilliant shot. lialf-time-Traa- mere Ravers, 1 goal; Chirk, nil. On resuming the Welshmen put on pressure, but the home team were the first to score. After this Chirk played a deter- mined game, and before the finish they got on even terms, the result being—lVaumere Rovers, 2 goals; Chirk, 2 goals.

BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. DRUIDS v. IRONBRIDGE. Played in Wynnstay Park on Saturday, before a limited number of spectators. A boisterous wind was in evidence throughout, which materially affected the plav, especially the shooting. The home team included Lloyd, of Llangollen, in the centre positiou, and Potts reappeared at haif-back. The Druids, winning the toss, selected the north goal aad the wind in their favour. In the first minute Potta and Lloyd made excellent shooting, but Foulkea was watchful. A free kick for the homesters looked dangerous, but Beershaw checked Ephraim, and Owen and Aston got well down. A well-combined rush looked "unhealthy" for the visitors, but the wind carried Lloyd's shot yards off the mark. Twica Price checked Lewis and Dodd, and Roose had difficulty in stopping Aston's shot. Lewis was nearly successful from a smart pais by Preston. Jerry" cleared, and after Benson had shown Thompson a clean pair of heels, he made a clever pass to Ephraim. This player eluded Beershaw, but shot ontside. A free kick for the visitors looked dangerous, but the shooting of Preston was feeble. Roose brought off a remarkably clever save from a shot by Evans. A minute later, as the result of tricky work, Lewis shot the first goal for Iron bridge. On the kick-off, Lloyd gave to Ephraim, who placed beautifully, and Lockley equalised in less than a minute afterwards with a daisy-cutter. A free kick for Druids gave Beershaw, Djdd, and Foulkes a lively time. A. Hughes robbed Evans in time, and Benson initiated a run on his own account, but Beershaw accounted for his final shot. Foulkes saved in fine style from Price and Butler, after which Lloyd cleverly eluded Churm, but shot over. The visitors' right wing tried to break through, but the effort of Lewis was very feebte. Lewis and Evans both missed an open goal, and Ephraim overrun the hall at the other end. From a pass by Butler, Lockley put in a splendid shot, Foulkes evoking loud applause for his fiae save. Price and Butler both had tries, but the wind nullified their final shots by carrying the leather yards from the goal. A. Hughes sent in a terrific shot, and Benson made a brilliant effort to score with his head. From the corner that ensued Locklev put bit3 side ahead, giving Foulkes no chance what- ever. J. Price made an excellent attempt, and Preston was conspicuous with a run. Preston again made a good run, but Owens shot over, spoiling what had indeed been a splendid c-xhibition and a grand opening. A hot battle raged around the visitors' sticks, but thd defence was impregnable. Owen made a run, but A. Hughes stopped his career in fine style. Dodd tried a long shot. A couple of corners for the homesters proved abcrtive, and Charlie put in two long shots. Foulkes repelled a 100 tonner shot from Lockley, and a mo nent later had to fist out shots from Butler and Lloyd. Half- time result- DRUIDS 2 Goals. llONBIIIDGE I Goal. A run by Ephraim wa the first feature of the second half, but Beershaw robbed Lloyd in time. Lewis placed nicely, but C. Thomas was watchful. Preston received from Dodd, but his shooting was wild. Ephraim gave Foulkea trouble with a low shot. The home front rank made a raid, the passing and com- mand of the ball being perfect. Benson received from Butler and ma.de a clever run and pass to Ephraim who easily scored the third goal for the Ancients." Although fighting against a boisterous wind the homesters decidedly had the be3t of the exchanges at this juncture. From a neat pass by Preston, Owen shot in at close quarters, Roose fisting out in tiue style. Benson and Butler combined in a splendid run, and in the rnah that ensued a penalty was given the homesters for a foul by Churm. C. Thomas easily scored the fourth goal from the penalty kick. Suiai t passing between Preston and the left wing, transferred the leather, but the Bhooting was weak, Lloyd at one end, Aston at the other end, shot over the bar. Towards the cioae, the viaitors livened up and gained six corners in succession, but the home defence was impregnable. Final result :— DRUIDS 4 Goals. IKONKHIDGE 1 Goal. Teams.— Druids: Goal, Roose; bicks, C. Thomas and A. Hughes; half-backs. Potts, Price, and J. Hughes; rigiit win-, Benson and Bntler; left win-, E. Williams and Lockley centre. Lloyd. Ironbridge Goal, Fouikes; backs, Beershaw and Churm half-backs, Davies, Dodd, and Thompson right wing, Lewis and Evans left wing, Owen and Aston centre. Preston. Referee, Mr Lawson, of Shrewsbury.

CHESTER CHALLENGE SHIELD. I CHESTER SEALAND ROAD V. WREXHAM ST. GILES.- I iriayea ou JNewtown Kaugers grouud, Cliester, on Saturday. Winning the toss, Sattland Road put the visitors to play up the incline. Hughes kicked off beforo a fair attendance of spectators. Vevsey ob- tained, his final tffort going wide. The Road, after a spell of pressing scored their first goal, Williams only being beaten at the third attempt. Shortly after- wards the game had to be stopped for some time, the Saint3 right wing men both being badly hurt, Veysey having been deliberately kicked. On iestarting Sea- land soon notched their second paint, Perkins a few minutes later scoring for Só. Giles. Close on half- time Cheater scored their tnird goal. Half-time rusult:-Sealand Road, three St. Giles, one. Ou resuming, the Saintei pressed strongly but could not score, Sealand ultimately running out winners by seven goals to one. The score by no means repre- sented the game, the visitors playing far superior football, but they have jet to be instructed in the art of *4 kick and rush," which seems to be a necessity in cup ties. Williams in goal played a grand game, he haviny no chance with the shots netted.

I OTHER MATCHES. I BRYMBO VICTORIA RESERVES v. NEWTOWN.—Played at Brymbo on Saturday in windy weather and before a good gate. An exciting game' euded in & win for Newtown by two goals to one.

ST. MARTINS CUP COMPETITION. I Mr James Cutland presided at the general meeting at Raa.bon, on Friday.—Mr Wm. Moss, Wrexham, was elected president Dr. Lawton Roberts, Ruabon, vice. president Mr W. Hannaby, Johnstown, treasurer Mr G. O. Postle. Cefn, secretary and Mr Cutland, chairman. The Emergency Committee waa appointed as follows :-Messrs J. H. Bushby, Llan- gollen, John Wilkes, Cefn, and Peter Williams, Brou-hton.-The draw for the first round resulted as follows :—Northern division Wrexliam Reserve v. Broughton A. Team (referee, Mr Arthur Thomas, Rhosymedre) Broughton United v. R.W.F. (referee, Mr G. O. Postle) Wrexiiam Victoria v. Adwy (referee, Mr J. Cutlaud.) Southern division St. Martins v. Llangollen United (referee, Mr E. J. Pritchard, Wrexham) Ruabon Albiou v. Oawaatry Reserve (referee, Mr Hannaby, Wrexham); Chirk Reserve v. Druids Reserve (referee, Mr Joseph Williams, Oswestry). The ties are to be played off on or before January 1st.

General News. According to private information received here from Livaiia (saya a Vienna telegram to the Daily Express), the Cza.r has already written to Mr Krnger regretting his inability te see him now in consequence of illness. Among the applicants for an almshouse in New- bury is Joseph Davis, aged 70, who, in his sworn declaration, states that he was born in the parish church. The momentous event happened while Davis's mother was attending Divine service in the parish church. Mr Frangcon Davies, who is now on tour in Switzerland, has been invited by Fran Cosima Wagner to Bayreuth to sing some of Wagner's music. He is, we think (says the Daily Xews), the first English, and is certainly the first VVelah, baritone who has been paid that compliment. We regret to state that Mr Henry Russell, the composer of Cheer. Boys, Cheer," and other songw, died at his residence at Maida-vale, at one o'clock yesterday morning. Mr Russell had attained the fine old age of 88. He had for 35 years been living in retirement, and his death is practically of old age. A cheque for X6,000 has been handed to the General Hospital as the result of the recent Triennial Musical Festival at Birmingham. The totil receipts amounted to S15,292, and the expenses to £ 9,283. The profit on the 1897 Festival was S5,147, the receipts then being iE14,282, and the expenses £ 9,135. At Leeds Assizes, on Friday, before Mr Jaatice Wright, William George CollingAood, 33, solicitor, was indicted for forging and uttering an endorsement on a tanker's cheque for payment of 46,500 with intent to defraud the Sheffield Corporation, on April 1st, 1899. He pleaded guilty, and was seuienced to seven years' penal servitude. Tne following proposal of marriage has been found in a barrel of Canadian apples, recently opened at LowestoftOctober 6ih, 1900. Dear Miss,-If you get this barrel of Baldwin appies please correspond with Edward Bond, of Monut Brydgea, Ontario, Canada." Evidently ladies are scarce in the orchard districts of Ontario. Daring the hearing on Saturday of a summons against a Wycombe chairmaker named George Hunt, who was charged with neglecting his two boys, a doctor created a sensation by stating that one of the lads had told him that he did not remember being washed since his mother bathed him before she died five years ago. The father was sentenced to one month's imprisonment in default of paying a fine of 40s. Messrs Harland and Woolf on Saturday launched another monster liner for the White Star Compauv. The new vessel, named the Suevic, is a twin-screw steamer, 565ft. long and 641t. broad, with 12,400 gross tonnage. The Suevic is the fifth vessel of large tonnage the same firm have built for the White S-.ttr Company's trade between Liverpool and Australia. Her predeessor, the Runic, launched las: October, starts on hir maiden voyage on 3rd Januarv. At Dover, on Friday, two '.ravelling farm labourers, named Coyler and Wood, were charged with setting fire to farm buildings at Guston Court. They had been employed ia threshing, aud slopt in a lofi ou Wednesday nignt, the fire breaking out early on Thursday moruing. Coyler threatened to Eet fire to the buiidiuga when paid off on Wednesday because no more work could be found for him. The damsge a.mounts to JE3,0 The prisoners wero remanded. The funeral of the Rev. J. Ritson, M.A., who was I for nearly forty years rector of Brinklow. near Coventry, and for a considerable period Rural Dean of the Rugby Deanery, was marked by a tragic incident. Tnc mourners included an old ladv named Jans Bewley, who for more than half a century had been in the service of the deceased gentleman's family. As the cortege was leaving tho church Mrs Bewley wa seen to stagger, and, on reaching the churchyard gates she fell to the ground, dead. Maria Alcock, a cripple woman who lived alone in a cottage at Yarmouth, was in the habit of having her lamp lighted for her by a neighbour. By some meaua deceased overturned the lamp, the oil was ignited, her clothoa set blazing, and the unfortunate woman was roasted to death in her armchair. The body presented a terrible spectacle, and the Coroner said it was the most ghastly case he had ever seen. The lamp in question cost 6jd, and ha.d been in nae over twelve months. Accidental death" was the verdict. A charwoman named Kenny, who was summoned at Huddersfield for not sending her son regularly to school, mentioned that on one of the days when the boy was absent he returned home in an intoxicated condition. It was stated that the boy was in the habit of singing in public-houses, and that on one occasion he was supplied by customers with two small glasses of rum, afterwards consuming the contents of a third glass which had been left ou the counter. The magistrates described this revelation as a disgrace to the town. At the Afrikander Congress, assambled at Worcester on Thursday, speaker after speaker added to the increasing bitterness, until Mr Cronwright Schreiner lashed the gathering into fury and resent- ment by his charges against the British troops and his denunciation of Sir A. Mi!ner and Mr Chamber- lain. Resolutions were submitted demanding that the war should cease, declaring that the independ- I ence of the Republics was the only guarantee of true peace, and pledging the oongress to wo.k unceasin0gly until that end was attained.

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Views upon Many Subjects. FOUR ALREADY. I heard an amusing story of a Cabinet Minister. A friend was complaining that the new Cabinet wai not likely to give Mr Chamberlain a free hand. Why, what more do you want ? was the reply. We're J in four wars already." HEALTHY HAl RDRESSI NG. There are now several hairdressers in Paris who have adopted antiseptic methods. In front of each chair there is a gas-burner. Bone or celluloid combs are no longer employed metallic combs are used instead. The barber turns on the gas, and before he commences operations he slowly passes his metallic comb several times through the lfames. His scissors and razors are likewise thus purified by fire. Also the risk from the brnah is mitigated by the constant use of antiseptic hair- wash.-La izcet. IN ENGLAND NO DOUBT. It appears that the Paris tailors possess a Mack, or rather yellow, book of some 300 pages in which ?ir inscribed the names of all bad customers. This volume is circulated only among the trade, and at the close of every year a considerable addition is made to the long alphabetical list. Among those who have omitted systematically to pay their tailors figure 213 journalists and men of letters, 127 students, ninety-eight architects, seventy-seven painters, sixty-four doctors, fifty-four lawyers, forty-seven actora, thirty-seven designers, twenty aculptors, and six tailors." LOVERS BEWARE. I Closter has a number of most estimable young gentlemen who are engaged to an equal number of most amiable young women. Some of these couples deport themselves in a dignified manner, and thereby win the admiration and respect of all who know them. Others bill and coo on all occasions and everywhere, and parade the streets giggling, smirk- ing, and trying to be as silly as possible. All the world loves a lover," when the lover deserves to be be loved. But when couples publicly demonstrate their amorous fervour by squeezing, hugging, and other similar capers, they become offensive and wearii!ome.- Closter Times, Bergen County, U.S.A. UNION PROBABLE. I understand that communications have recently passed between Sir William Harcourt anj Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman concerning the resumption by the former of a share in the official councils of the Liberal party. Sir William has already taken his seat beside Sir Henry, and the spirit of his com- munication indicates his agreement with the Dundee address as well as with Sir Henry's opening speech on the Address. The fiasco of the withdrawn amend- ment—and such an amendment—has, I am afraid, rather impeded the progress of negotiations, which, if they were successful, might mp.rk the foundation of a. steady Liberal policy in regard to South Africa.

SERIOUS FARM FIRE NEAR OSWESTRY. A fire involving the total destruction of farm buildings and of several tons of threshed wheat and barley and the burning to death of five bnllocks broke out on Saturday at Station Farm, Rednall, near Oswestry, in the occupation of Benjamin Jones. The family retired at ten, and the fire was dis- covered by Mrs Jones, who was awakened by smoke and heat in the bedroom. The OsweBtry Fire Brigade with the steam fire engine were soon on the spot, and got the fire under by six o'clock. The buildings are the property of Mr Mostyn Owen, of Wood House. Mr Jones's loss is partly insured. The cause of the outbreak is unknown. Mr Jones went round the buildings and locked up about ten o'clock, and everything then was safe. Super- intendent Lewis is on the spot making investigations.

NORTH WALES COUNTIES ASYLUM. I AWARD OF THE ARBITRATOR. For some time legal proceedings have been eoing on in connection with the dismissal of Messrs G. O. Ellison and Son, Liverpool, Architects for the extension of the asylum buildings. The committee of visitors repreaenting the five counties in the Union, i and the subscribers were served with a writ, a claim of nearly £ 3,000 having been made by the architects for alleged wrongful dismissal and for commission due on account of work done. The case was entered for trial at Liverpool Awsizss in July. A counter- claim was made by the Asylum Committee through its clerk, Mr Barker, on account of the alleged negligence of the platntiffs in carrying out and super- vising the work, and also for the alleged wrongful detention by the plaintiff* of certain documents. At the desire of both parties the case was referred to Mr W. Emerson, London, who in September sat at Chester for over a week to hear the case. He has now issued his decision. He awards that the plaintiffs are entitled to recover against the defendants on their claim the sum of JE915 Is 6d, that the defend- ant is eutitled to recover against the plaintiffs on his counter-claim the sum of X100, that the costs of the plaintiffs be taxed and paid bv the defendant, that the costs of the defendant in the counter-claim be taxed and paid by the plaintiffs, that on payment by the defendant to the plaintiffs of the said sum of zE915 Is 6d, and the costs plaintiffs must deliver to the defendant all drawings, specifications of the general contract, quantities and prices of articles upon which the contractor based his estimates, measurements for certificates on account, memoranda of extra works ordered, and variations for the specifica- tions authorised, adjustment of variations, and detailed quantities showing measurements upon which quantities are built up that each of the said parties shall pay his own costs of the referee, and that each shall pay one-half of the coat of the award, viz. S365.

ALLEGED NIGHT POACHING AND ASSAULT NEAR CORWEN. On Saturday, five young men, between sixteen and twenty-two years of age, were brought np at Corwen charged with poaching on the night of the 4th inst. in a cover belonging to the Hon. C. H. Wvnn. Rna- and for using violence towards two of the game- keepers. Mr W. Wynn Evans (Wrexham) prosecuted, and Mr Aneurin O. Evans (Denbigh) defended. The evidance of the prosecution wats to the effect that the cover was watched on Tuesday night, and shortly after midnight shots were heard by the gamekeepers. They hurried to where they heard the shots, and came upon the prisoners. One carried a gun, the other a bag, which subsequently was found to contain six warm pheasants, aud the others had sticks. After giving a blow to two of the keepers, the prisoners ran off, and were all lost sight of except one, who was caught On his way to Corwen, the prisoner informed his captor who his companions were, and they were afterwards arrested and taken into custody. The prisoners were committed to take their trial at the Assizes, bail being allowed. h

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For leisure Mcments. j WHY ? -I A s-iitll b)y w--is saying Cewper'a Hymn of [ Praye to his m ;ther he h n; just finished the lines, And Srtan tiembleswhen he sees the weakest saint upon his kmes," w htn the anxious inquiry catm, •• liu, mother, why does Satan let the saiut sit upon his knee if it maktfs him tremble I THE WORLD'S FIGURE-SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP. I "On the Continent there are not such deiici-te distinctions between amatenr aud professional athletes as there are in England." writes G. R. Wood in the Christmas uumbt-r of the Windsor Mwjazine. "As regards fiaure-«katicg, the of status dees notarise 1:1 Greiit Biitain, »iiice laere is no I' championship, either professional or uniateur, in this particular branch of sport. In other European countries a man ia rated as professional if he tep.ches for money, and makes, or partly makes, his living thereby. Such men aie not eligible for the world's figure-skating championship, which ma.y. therefore, be said to be confined to amateurs. It often happens that a skater is unable himself to bear all the heavy expenses incident on performing in the championship com- petitions, in which case the skating ciub of which he is a member usually provides tor his uaveiling and bare living expenses. The larger foreign clubs, such aa those at Stockholm, Vienna, Berlin, and Munich, keep a professional skater, who picks out from the members of the club the one who ia most likely to do the club credit in the championship. This member is then properly trained and coached by the club pro- fessional at the club's expense, either locally or at the place appointed for the meeting. Thti arrange- men-. of thu f)i&, skating meetings i-i e,i-,irely iii iii,- hands of the International Skating Union. The union ia administered by a representative commict'-e. elected a a bieuuial eon?reaH of ail tiw membern. and controls the championships d !Je wjr.? and (f Europe in speed and figure-skat-rig. As far as possiole the place at whicn the cuiitest i3 held is so selected that each country in rotation may ha.ve the honour of entertaining the champion skaters but it often happens that, owiog to lack of ice or bad weather at the place originallv selected, the meeting has to be transferred elsewhere. Wueu the Inter- national Skating Union has decided the scene of the competition, it remains for the executive of the skating club at the place selected to make a 1 arrange- ments. To them are sent lists of j utiles, from which they t-elect five at least, more if they are available. It is customary for those ska.tiug clubs wéich are sending representatives also to send in naines of judges, and these judges so suggested are uiually selected by the local committer. The union appoints the referee, and also provides tha championship medals and prizes, while the local club adds on its own account an Khrenpries—merit prize. The actual owu account an es—merit, pr i ze. The actual competition is divided into two sections. In the first part certain obligatory fjgures are performed in the second part (the free skating) the competitors choose their own figures. The union has composed and published a set of soventeen figures, which are accepted as the standard throughout the Continent. From these the obligatory figures (Ptlielitlaitfeii) for the championship are selected they are usually five or six in number, and of increasing difficulty." THE"POM-POM" INTHEWAR. The accounts of the South African War always include some accounts of the effects of the so-called "pom-pom." This, to majority of readers, even those who were of the military profession, was obscure, and it was not known jast what was re- ferred to. Briefly, the "pom-pom" is a one-pounder, automatic gun. It uses metallic cartridges similar to those used in small arms, but of a calibre of li inches, throwing a. shell weighing one pound. The cartridges are placed in a looped bait, and this is attached to the gun. By a simple operation, one one of the cartridges is inserted in the barrel and is fired by pulling the trigger. After this the force of recoil is ,utilised to contiuue the firing automatically IH long as the belts with cartridges are supplied. Attempts were made to get this guu into the British service, but it was objected to on the ground that the projectile was unnecessarily large to kill a man and not large enough to be considered a piece of artillery. It was stated than an entire battery of these guns could be quickly pat out of action by a single piece of field artillery, and that there was no place for them in either service. Had it been stated previous to the South African War that a. British field battery of ortillary could be put out of action by a single one-pounder in the hands of half a dozen farmers, the statement would have been regarded ai ridiculous. There is no question that a single piece of field artillery would stand a very good chance of putting a one-pounder Maxim automatic gun out of action, on a perfectly le?el field, and no cover. But the Boer did not fight these guns in that wa.y. They did not come out into the open to fight. With a piece of ordinary field artillery the charge ia such that sufficient dust and gas is blown into the air to make the gun visible even when using smokeless powder. It is difficult, also, to conceal a piece of artillery, with its horses and other accessories, Moreover a piece of artillery recoila and has to be brought back iuto position and rebighted after each discharge. With a "pom-pom" the 0 recoil is all taken up inside of a stationary casing, and but little of its force tends to displace the carriage. The gun does Hot, therefore, budge when it is firing. The gunner takes deliberate aim, guessing at the range. He fires abollt five shots, which can be done by holding the trigger in "pull" position for about one second. As soon as the projectile* exlode, he is able to observe exactly whers he is hitting, and quickly readjusts his sights. After a few trials he is able to explode the projectiles on the exact spot required, and, as the recoil does not disturb the position of the gun, he can go on firing as long as he wishes. It stated that the Boers seldom fired more than twelve shots at a time without waiting for the gaa to blow away. If they fired more, their position might be discovered by a cloud of gas and dust, sufficient to make them visible. It is now admitted that one of the chief suprises of the South African War was the "pom-pom," and British officers very soon found that it was the most troublesome piece of artillery with which they had to contpnd.-Captain E. L. Zalinski, in Caaaier's Magazine for December. CHURCH CUSTOMS IN OLD DEVON. The Baptist Times and Freeman contains an article by the Rev. D. P. ildepherson, B.D., of Exeter, from which we take the following :—I extend compliments and gratitude to the eminent author of the informa- tion which makes possible these notes of mine-Dr. Brushfield, of Budleigh Safterton. Free sittings originally obtained in the body of the church, and, except the narrow fixed stone seats around the walls, each church-goer carried his own ieat or stool, or mat or rush, as taste or poeket dictated, How- ever, families preferring one place in church in which together they could worship, custom begat "fixed" seats or pews, and custom finally nassed iutp "legal right." In 1490 the kirkgravea," or churchwardens, decidei that John Jakson, his wyff and his meuze (family) of dutye and ryght ought to knell at ye said fourem lynge in variance next to ye pyllor of ye same, in lykewysse as yare ancestours hath doon without tyme of mind." Free sittings are, I bl-, lieveII Scriptural, but to make them practical they require that their sitters shall be imbued with the spirit of those other sitters immortalised iu the Acts, who "sold their possessions in the name of their high and honoured religion. But, Mr Editor, I must pass on to observe that tha old church puipit was built large enough for the parson and his family. 1632, Vnde the pulpit is for the minister's wife, whom soever she is," and, I presume, whatsoever she is! That the pulpit came, in course of time, like modern life, to receive considerable padding and care is evidenced by the following from the East Budleigh parish accounts 1681. In nailes, leather, and "vooll for the pullpett. 00 01 00 1687. For a red skin for ye pulpitt cushin 00 01 04 1716. Paid for plush for a pulpet cusshon 00 11 9 Mor for the skines and feathers 00 04 9 More for tossles and frainges and making CO 17 4 1751-2 To the Sexon for three tutts for the Parson 00 1 0 What was this suspicious "tutts for the parson ? Waa it what used to be found (what I have seen myself) in the gude auld kirk days of Scotland, in a wee dark cupboard in the corner of the minister's vestry (and in the elders', too), a decanter, with a spiritual cordial in it for the exertions of the Sabbath day ? Oh, no, not at all. The following entry explains the harmless" tutts 1578. For a toite for Sir Richd. to kneel on. 00 00 03 It would seem they preached by the hour glass in ye old times. In the Highlands of Scotland the sermon was often two and three hours long. There could have been no time measure in vogue in those brave old oaken days to extinguish the eloquence of the prophet. I see that the hour-glass was used, especially during the Commonwealth," and was dubbed by some as a relick 0, Puritannick times." This sand-glass measured one hour, the usual length of sermons in the English Church from the Reformation till the latter part of the seventeenth century," but if the preacher wished to preach on another hour he had only to turn the glass upside down! Hence, I believe, came to oass the much degenerated saying, Brethren, let's have another glass." The following was found written on an hour-glass :— The truest houre glafse lyes, for youle confes, All holes grow bigger, and the sand growes lease." This pcetic effusion must have been by some long- winded preacher, who, like the Irish orator, hadn't time to be short.

A WAGONER'S COLLAPSE.—Mr John File Parker, a wagoner, pursues his daily toil at Ebenezer Cottage, Spratling-street Farm, Ramsgate. The Kent Argus says that he is now of middle age, hale, hearty and vigorous but he said A few years ago I was laid up for sixteen weeks with sciatica. I had frightful pains in the hip, aud could only drag myself about with the aid of sticks. I was nuder a doctor for twelve weeks at the end of this I could only crawl. I tried every remedy I could think of, in vain, until I read of the cures effected by Dr. Williams' pink pills and purchased a box. The very first box did me good with the second box the improvement was still more marked, and before I had finished the third box I was once more fit for work. Nothing but Dr. Williams' pink pills cured me, and I have never felt any return of the complaint sini-e." Sciatica, rheumatism, bronchitis, indigestion, bile, St. Vitus' dance, paralysis, anaemia, and numerous other disorders have been cured by the same means. The genuine pills always bear the full title (seven words) Dr. Williams' pink pilIE3 for pale people the public should make quite sure of getting Dr. Williams'. So many cures have lately been effected, that the remedy deserves widespread attention. An advertisement tells its own Btory. It make I BO mistakes as a traveller might do, and states exactly what the merchant wants to s ly neither more nor 1 less. Advertisements are honest and f aithful servants

a FeYiews. RUE WITH A DIFFERENCE, BY ROSA NOUCHETTE CAREY. Macmillan & Co., London. 63. This is one of Miss Carey's ever welcome novels, and is, like its predecessors, an essentially pleasant and wholesome tale of domestic interest. fresh and entertaining from beginning to end, but hardly perhaps reaching that standard of excel- lence attained in some of lief earlier works. It tells the life story of a Doble-hearted woman, married when quite a girl to a widowe -—Canon Thurston--tvith one daughter—P.insy—between whbm and her stepmother a, perfect understand- ing exists iu spite cf the barrier of reserve with which the young wife surrounded liercelf when she early discovered that there was no real sympathy between herself and her husband. Xhe bond of affection between these two women is strengthened by the adversities through which they pass together, each doing her best to lighten the load for the other. When the death of Canon Thurston had necessitated removal to a tiny, uninviting cottage aptly called Roadside," Pansy quaintly says, I tell you what, Marmee, I shall call these rooms Scylla. and Charybdis—nothing el-,o suits them. We shall take our frugal repasts in Charybdis, and I feel convinced that my appetite will only be equal to au egg." Another remark of hers touches a chord of sympathy with the quiet endurance of Marmee," when she sums up the duty of an Englishwoman as follows Eat when you are not hungry, laugh when you are sad, and siug when you want; to cry, and above all look amiable when you feel cros^ The chief episode in the hook lies in the circum- stances surrouudmg the engagement and sub- sequent trials aud misunderstandings which lead up to the marriage of Pansy with a Colonial merchant, whose honest chivalry i3 somewhat obscured by a rough exterior. But there is also a touchingly drawn picture of a motherless child whose highly strune nervous temperament is cruelly misunderstood by her grandmother and Belgian bonne, and who suffers unspeakable horrors from being put to bed in the dtrk, her chief bogey being a stuffed tiger skin with its glassy eyes and terrible fan^s. But happi fmGS an end to tbe tyranny, and all ends happily. The story breathes of the quiet refinement sur- rounding a Cathedral Close wherein the Deanpry forms a haven of restful calm to the troubled tossers on the set of adversity, but we think that more homely names would have better suited the simplicity of the characters than such high- sounding appellations as Valerie, Pbilippa, Alban, Gurth. Marmaduke, and so on. A few liberties have been taken with our English, too, as for example, "I have clean forgot her name," and again, But neither of them were consoious of their strange surroundings," but in spite of this the tale is written with all the delicacy and charm which have won Miss Carey so many admirers.

THE _WAR. THE LATE PRIVATE WILLIAMS. The following letter has been received by Mr Edward Williams, Canal Side, Vroncvsyllte, near Liangolien, from Captain H. Helme Radcliffe, com- manding E Company, 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers:- Sixth Brigade, South Africa. Field Force, November 1st, 1900. To Mr E. Williams, Vroncyallte, Llangollen, North Wales. It is with deep regret that I now write to you con- cerning the death of your poor son (2096 Private W. Williams), of the company under my command. He was killed in a very sharp fight which we had on October 25th, and was killed" instantly, and so had no pain, I am glad to say. It was at Fredcrickstad, fifteen miles north-east of Potchefstroom. It was a. glorious day for the regiment, and for my company in particular, which had to bear the brunt of the fight. I had nine men killed or mortally wounded, sixteen men more or less severely wounded, and several other men aud I myself were slightly wounded. The whole fight lasted one hour, but we drove the Boers out of a strong position, killed and wounded a lot of them, and captured many prisoners. The General was so well pleased that he came up after the fight and complimented me and my men on our brilliant achievement, as he salied it. My chief regret was that yonr poor son and his fallen comrades were not there to hear the praise bestowed on them t,y the General. He always did his duty well, and. was brave and determined in action, and when struck was well up in the firing, close to the enemy. Any thing which I can find of his, and which would be of any value to you, shall be tent to you, but of course the men have very little with them here, as they can only carry what they can put in their pockets or haversacks. He may have left some things in his kit at Capetown, but those, of course, I shall be unable to get until the regiment goes there on its way home, and I cannot say when that wiil be. At any rate, what can be done shall be done, and that as soon as possible. You should also apply to the War Office for his medal, which he has earned at the coat of his life, and which no doubt you will there- fore value very high ly. He haa given hia life for his Queen and country, and a better death a man could not wish for, which should be some consolation to you. Personally I can only say I feel that I have lost a good soldier out of my company, and I much regret his loss. I offer my sincerest sympathy in your heavy loss.-Yonrs truly, H. DELME RADCLIFFE, "Capt. Commanding E Company, "let Batt Royal Welsh Fusiheri, 6th Brigade, Field Force, South Africa." From letters received it appears that Private Williams had taken part in many engagements. He marched through the Orange Free State, was present at the capture of General Priusloo with 4 nnn prisoners at Caledon Valley, near Faurieaberg, was in engagements near Tromell, Winberg, Senekal, and Kroonstad was in action at Venterstroom, August 7th Potchefstroom, August 2Dth Kopje Kraai Station, August 27th; Krugersdorp, September 5th; was engaged driving the Boers from ridge to ridge day after day up to the eud of September; was in action at Dwarsvlie, October 9th; Z warts Cop, October 10th and 11th; Oliphant's Nek, October 12th Commandoes Nek, October 13ch and Welverdiend, October 14i.h engaged the enemy on the way to Frederickstad, October 20;h and 21st at Frederickata.d the enemv were tound in strong positions under Commandeu: De Wet Fighting took place October 23rd, 24ih, and 25th, ending in a crushing defeat of the tioers with heavy losses and many prisoners taken. The losses on the Hritisl1 side were tweutj-two killed aud fifty wouuled, Private Williams being amongst the slain. Ma -n sympathy is felt in the district fur the parents in their affliction.

MR. EDWARD LLOYD. The greatest English tenor has left the stage in the plenitude of his powers. A contemporary says:- There is nothing of the poser about Mr Liovd. He has no affected manner and none of the trickery common in the musical virtuoso. His appearance gives the key-note to his character-a prosperous, successful, contented Englishman, proafl of his successes, yet very glad to lay down his work and retire to the ea-ie which his industry and his ability have earned. He has always been a non-society man. His life has been divided between the concert hall and his home, and his success has been gained not only by hia great v ic.il ^ifta but also by his business shrewdness, his determination, and his persistent perseverance. Writing of himself he says: I do not coddle myself in any way. I wear a low collar, and fully expose my neck in all weathers. I wore a muffler once, and only once, and then I caught cold. 1 am thoroughly English in my love of the open air. I smoke moderately, and have never found it affect my throat."

METEOROLOGICAL TABLE FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 12TH, 1900. i'HOSI THE BBOUftKTOM AXD PLAS PoWEB COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. HAKOMKTHK HEADINGS Taken at 9 a.m., fr.)m an Aneroid by Negrettl and Zambra. Compiled by Mr G. J. Findlav. I THEUMOMETEH (IN DEGREES.) ———— MiBimum4258 I ? 46 T- 35 — —T5 —;—— Maximum 52 52 56 560 ° 50 « to Wet Bulb 455 2 552 0 51 ? ? 51 46 40 47 50 ?ry Bait 4? 52 52 48 41 ? ? fg AU maximcm temperatures are shade temperatures ;— — inches J ) jj 03 I I Rainfall iu j I 1 j | 031 • J • j 0 1 Total rainfall for week 0.10 inches.

I I 'LINSEED CoIIPOU-,TD of 35 ?ears' Proven E M ce- ey for Cougb?od Colds. 9d. and 13;d t302t-