The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

FOOTBALL., BY VETERAN, Mr. W. E. Pryce-Jones with the generosity al- ways associated wich the house of Dolerw, brought the full team of the Shropshire League Champions to Welshpool on Saturday to play a game with the Welshpool Eleven. Unfortunately both the gate and the game were spoilt by the wretched weather, rain falling all the time. The ground was very slippery and on this account a full "criticism of the play would be o~t of place. During the first forty five minutes the Welshpool men gave a very good account of themselves and their play was equal to the best shown by any of the visiting League Teams at Newtown this season. The backs and half backs with the goal keeper played a gjod defensive game and the forwards quite surprised the visitors by their good passing and speed. One great fault was noticeable in the play of the half backs however, viz., their hard kicking. Instead of passing the ball to the for- wards in the best position to receive it they simply kicked it hard away and trusted to luck as to its future destination and nine times out of ten it landed beautifully at the foot of either Taylor or Townsend who were thus enabled to keep their forwards going. Now the strength of any team lies in the half back trio and if these do their work properly, the rest of the team, or at any rate the forwards may well be left to take care of them- selves. Worthen, Chapman and Tucker never for a moment indulged in hard and random kicking. It was quite a treat to see them tricking the Welsh- pool forwards and then pass on the ball to the for- wards to deal with it to the best advantage. Taylor and Townsend played a good game at back on the slippery ground. The former seems to have quite recovered his health and at the same time his own good form. The whole of the forwards passed as well as ever but could not go the speed in the mud. The happy looking Parry was a great favourite with the spectators and well he deserved it as his play was always good and no mishap seemed able to drive his comfortable smile away. He is one of the lucky fellows who makes himself happy under any circumstances. The brothers W. E. and A. W. Pryce-Jones showed any amount of cleverness but both were often at fault near goal. This was no doubt due to the wretched state of the ground. The new centre forward, King, performed very creditably and with a little practice will be just the man Newtown have been looking after for some time. He passes well and is speedy and unselfish. Payne and H. Davies played a good game for an hour and so did the half backs with the exception I have noticed. Hughes was well up to his work at centre f( r.vard but occasionally seemed at sea on the greasy ground. The goal lie got was a first- rater. The little wing players did some work very creditably^but they were all rather slow in dash- ing up to goal when there was anything like a chance. Up to the time White was injured the home team fairly held their own, although the visitors were evidently playing well within their strenth, but after this time they fell all to pieces and suffered accordingly. A peculiar circumstance connected with the match, and a record probably in its way, was that the three first goals Newtown got were obtained by the three half .backs. Worthen first, Chapman second, and Tucker the third. On Monday evening after the Committee meeting of the Newtown Club, Mr. W. E. Pryce-Jones Captain, presented Mr. O. D. S. Taylor with a handsome travelling bag. The Captain in a neat little speech alluded to the good services Mr. Taylor had rendered to his club for many years and to his gentlemanly conduct and play at all times. Mr. Taylor suitably acknowledged the receipt of the good and useful present and also the kind words of the worthy captain who made it. The Newtown footballers give the members of their club every encouragement when they get into double harness. They do it too in a way of their own. To one man they make a present which carries with it a hint that he must stop at home a little more, while to another the gift suggests just the opposite. I suppose they know their men and their ways. As was naturally expected the Aberystwyth Town beat their reserve in the semi-final for the Towyn Cup. The Reserve evidently meant to fight bravely for the bit of metal," for at the interval no scoring had been done. The initial half was a mere scramble and anybody's game. The first team appeared to be off colour," whilst the reserve played exceptionally well. In the second half the firsts pulled themselves together and ex- hibited some better play, finally beating the reserve to the tune of four to love. Thomas played a. fine game in goal for the reserve, and Richard Jones and W. Lloyd Davies were a stubborn defence. Smith was again the best half on the ground and time after time he frustrated attacks by the speedy Rea. Roberts too was very speedy in the first half and was ably assisted by D. J. Jones. For the first W. R. Jones and Bowen were in their best form and there was an improvement on the Newtown form in Morgan, R. Davies and Owen, especially the latter, who is, as well as Morgan and Garner, en- titled to special commendation. Turning to the Shropshire League competitions it will be seen that St. Georges have fixed their eyes on them there medals," and are now too close up to last year's holders for the comfort of the Welshmen. Both teams will undoubtedly show fight to the last, and the few remaining matches in the League contest will rouse considerable in- terest at Newtown and Oakengates. Up to the present time Newtown are slightly my favourites and I think they will just manage to win on the post. Wellington were only just able a few minutes before time to beat Whitchurch by 4 to 3 after a magnificent struggle in which the losers gained as much credit as the winners. Credit though does not count in League matches—Points are the things needful. KERRY RECREATION V. NEWTOWN* HALF- HOLIDAY.—Played on the ground of the former on Friday week. The game was much in favour of the home team, who pressed throughout, but could only score twice. Result: Kerry, 2; Half- Holiday, 1. Winning team: Goal, E. Brown, backs, S. Bowen and L. Croxton; half-backs. Breese, H. Watkin, and Beedles; forwards, F. Watkins, H. Hughes, W. Bullock, F. Mold, and T Evans. NEWTOWN HALF-HOLIDAY V. A. MORGAN'S ELEVEN.—Played on the Pandemonium Grounds on Friday last in splendid weather, the turf being in prime condition. An even and stubbornly con- tested game ended with the score standing:—Half- Holiday, 2; Mr. Morgan's XI. 1. Teams: Mr. A. Morgan's Eleven: Goal, H. Morgan; backs, E. Davies and G. Jones half-backs, W. Humphreys, Tucker, and Vaughan left wing, C. Jones and Percy Morgan right wing, H. Newton and Rowley Humphreys; centre, J. Jones. Half-Holiday: Goal, H. Horton; backs, G. Evans and H. Hum- phreys half-backs, Watts, Humphreys, and Wooley; left wing, Davies and Hamer; right wing, W. Evans and R. Evans; centre, Sydney Morgan. WELSHPOOL Y. NEWTOWN. -•This friendly match was played at Welshpool on Saturday. Newtown won the toss and Welshpool kicked off from the Henfaes goal. For some time even play took place, but it was early evident that with their cool and smart passing would prove too good for the home team. Austin made a nice run, but Hughes on receiving the pass slipped when he was about to shoot. Payne saved a good run by W. E. Pryce-Jones, and H. Davies was equally suc- cessful against Parry and Morgan. The home forwards took the ball nicely towards the Newtown goal, and actually had the first real shot at that mark. Soon the ball was returned, and A. W. shot over. From further pressure H. Davies kicked out. G. Pryce got the ball from a throw-in, and the home team got a corner. This was nicely placed and a goal ought to have been registered. Walter Davies had a shy at goal and shot just over. The Welshpool goal was next in danger from a case of hands by H. Davies. This was relieved and T. Thomas was given a nice opening opening but off- side spoilt the chance. Oliver Taylor and Town- send tackled well and kept the ball well up to their forwards. An ugly rush by these was well met by H. Davies who gave a corner to save. W. E. Pryce-Jones took the kick and landed the ball beautifully across the mouth of goal and Worthen with a. gentle tap sent it homa This was after about twenty minutes play. From the centre-kick Morgan secured the ball and thot just a trifle wide with a hot one. H. Davies used his head to stave offJ another'attack from. the left wing. At this time H. Davies and Payne were playing a capital defensive game, and so were the half-backs but they indulged in far too much long kicking. Chapman trickily took the ball from W. Davies who sent it well in goal, but G. Pryce removed danger for a time. W. E. Pryce-Jones had the ball nicely placed to him by his brother bnt he badly muffed an easy chance. T. Thomas and Walter Davies now showed a good bit of passing which end- ed in the latter kicking grandly into goal, but Humphreys just succeeded in fisting out. Parry for Newtown nearly reached the mark with a good one. Payne got away a difficult shot from W. E. Pryce- Jones, and Chapman, who rushed up, sent a slinger through the goalkeeper's hands, T. Thomas ran down well from the centre kick, and gained a corner. This he took in his best form and landed the ball just in front. Austin jumped up but was too short to head in properly or a goal would have been certain. T. Thomas next did tricky work but shot badly. The home team pressed hard at this time, G. Pryce. Payne and Harry Davies keeping the forwards well up to their work. Hughes when in a good position sent a good ground shot which Humphreys could not save though he tried hard. Hearty cheers greeted this success of the home team. G. Pryce showed good resource from an attack on the right, and got the ball away capitally. The ewtown left wing cleverly got the ball up, and Morgan sent it to A. W. Pryce-Jones. The latter was given off-side when apparently cer- tain to score, the Referee evidently not seeing that the ball had glanced off Harry Davies's leg in the pass. Further attacks by the visitors were well met by H. Davies and Payne, T. Thomas nearly secured a goal, his shot hitting the upright 9 11 smartly and just glancing away. W. E. Pryce- Jones executed a good run but sent behind. Taylor saved from a smart attack on the left. G. Pryce sent in a long shot which Humphries was only just able to scrape away and if the Welshpool right wing had darted up as they ought to have done a goal would have been certain. Half-time arrived with the score standing 2 to 1 in favour of New- town. Welshpool got the best of the early exchanges and Hughes once nearly captured the fort. Condition now began to tell and the home team bad to play much on the defensive. Twice White saved from good shots, but from a third he managed to twist his knee and had to retire. G. Pryce took his place and soon was called on to save. This he did smartly. Welshpool were not quite done, and for a short time assumed the offensive. Skrry, Griffiths, Thomas and Austin I each had shots, and Griffiths was only a trifle out of it. The Welshpool men were gradually forced back and Tucker with a good high shot sent the ball just under the cross bar a little too high for G. Pryce to reach. From now to the end Xewtown had matters all their own way, and did almost as they pleased. When the whistle blew Newtown had won by 9 to 1. Teams— EWTOW. Goal, Humphreys; backs, 0. D. S. Taylor and Townsend; half-backs, Tucker, Chapman and AVorthen; right wing, W. E., and A. W. Pryce- Jones; left wing, W. Morgan and Parry centre, King. Linesman—Mr. H. Owen. WELSHPOOL. Goal, White backs, H. Davies and Payne half- backs, Holloway, E. Parry and G. Pryce; right wing, T. Thomas and W. Davies left wing. Austin and Griffiths; centre, Hughes. Linesman—Mr. H. Smith. Referee—Mr. H. Baines. TOWYX ROVERS CHALLENGE CUP. (SEMI-FINAL) ABERYSTWYTH v. ABERYSTWYTH RESERVE The Aberystwyth First Team and their Reserve having been drawn to meet each other in the semi- final for the above Cup, they met to play off the tie on the Corbett Arms Ground, Towyn, on Saturday. The weather in the morning was very unpropitious and it was thought rain would be an unfortunate attendant on the issue, but shortly prior to the time fixed for the start, the weather cleared up. The ground was in a fair condition. Garner commenced hostilities on behalf of the 1st XI, who had a little advantage in the wind. Roberts secured possession and sprinted down the ground. Bowen robbed and sent la long shot over to the right wing, who, conjointly with Garner, changed the venue. Garner, after some tricky play, called upon Thomas, who fisted out, and Smith fed Roberts and D. J. Jones. They trans- ferred to the other end, but W. R. Jones repulsed, and Garner and D. Morgan tested Thomas's capabilities. Hostilities were centred in midfield for time, after which the Firsts invaded the Reserve territory. Richard Jones kicked out a low shot from Rea. R. Davies gave to Garner who struck the cross bar with an overhead shot, the ball eventually going over, as Owen was qui vive. Then Roberts participated in a dribbling run, but Jack Jones turned him to the rightabout and Rea and Edwards made a movement. Smith pulled them up splendidly, but the sphere was worked over to the right and Owen sent a clinking shot just the wrong side of the upright. The Firsts besieged, but met with sound defensive tactics from Jones and Davies. The latter conceded a corner to R. Davies and a bully resulted, in which Morgan was conspicuous. The globe was got clear, but Bowen returned with a well-judged shot, which Owen headed in. It struck the upright and re- turned into play, but C. Jones seut wide. The Firsts continued their siege, but could not penetrate the Reserve's defence, several abortive corners being exacted. From a good shot by Owen, Garner was on one occasion, within an ace of scoring with his head, and W. R. Jones aimed a fine shot at the stockade, which Thomas was equal to. Subsequently Morcom sent across the goal mouth, but a good opening was lost in consequence of the left wing not being well up. Bob Jones relived danger, but Garner became troublesome with his cranium, only to find Thomas again safe, and Davies shooting out. R. Davies returned a daisy cutter, which Thomas caught and threw out. Then Evans and Jenkins attempted a break away, when W. R. Jones checked grandly. The sphere was gradually worked to Roberts who sped down the ground, and put in a terrific shot, which Jack Jones successfully negociated. D. J. Jones again called upon the custodian, who saved; and Roberts returned a safe shot which was easily dealt with. Rea and Edwards then changed the venue, but the former unfortnnatelyi ran it over the line. A mis-kick by Bowen let in Roberts, who, however, in his progress muffed the leather, and W. R. Jones came to the rescue. The Firsts, through the right wing, then assailed. Morcom again sent across the goal mouth, only to be dis- appointed by the left wing not being up to receive it. Hands in close proximity did not improve matters, for Rea sent wide, and a moment later Edwards did the same. Roberts possessed, and transferred to W. D. Evans, who was robbed by C. Jones. D. J. Jones, however, secured, but the stay in the First territory was of short duration, for Bowen drove them back. Morcom and Owen made away, and the former struck the cross-bar. Richard Jones cleared, and Rea returned over. W. D. Evans, Jenkins and Hughes, fed by E. J. Evans, then initiated an incursion, Hughes being pulled up for offside. The sphere was sent over to Rea and Edwards, The latter mutrea a pass by Rea, and Bob Jones stepped in and relieved. The First hovered in the vicinity of the Reserve citadel, and from a cross by Owen, Edwards put in a stinger, which Thomas, who was playing a fine game fisted out. Then Roberts and D. J. Jones were in requisi- tion, but W. R. Jones repulsed,Hand again the First. peppered the Reserve citadel through Owen, Gar- ner and R. Davies. Half-time arrived with a clean sheet. W. D. Evans recommenced operations. The First at once assumed the aggressive, and from a pass by Garner, Owen promptly opened the scoring with a capital shot. From the kick-off, the Reserve rushed away. Bowen checked and gave to Edwards who was dispossessed by Smith. Bowen returned, and the First put in some good work, a corner accruing to Bob Jones from Owen. It availed nothing but a scrimmage near the goal which was cleared. Owen and Morcom took up the running once more, and from a transfer, Garner was about to shoot, when Davies intercepted. Smith was a continual stumbling block to the left wing, and again it devolved upon the rights to convey the ball into close quarters. Garner put in an excellent screw shot, which Thomas scooped out. The First were now having all the play, Morcom sent in a good shot, which Morgan put a finishing touch to over the bar. W. R. Jones nullified capitally a move- ment on the Reserve lefts, and the globe was worked over to Rca and Edwards. Edwards sent across, but Morcom's shot was a miserable one. C. Jones then tried to bring about the downfall of the Reserve stronghold, but Thomas was sound. Garner followed with a beauty which Thomas foiled, and a moment later, the custodian, had to deal with numerous shots from Garner, Rea, and Morcom. The downfall several times seemed certain but so well did Thomas save his charge, that it was sometime before Edwards found an opening from a cross by Morcom. The Reserve then attempted to rush away, but were soon beaten back, and Rea and Edwards now showed up. Rea gave to Edwards who sent in a stinger, which Thomas caught and threw out. Then the Reserve made the only raid which threatened evil in the last moiety, Bowen at length relieving Rea trans- ferred to the other end, where Davies intercepted a pass to Garner. The Reserve got a footing in the First's half, but were not dangerous and a good run by Owen and Morcom culminated in the later putting Garner in possession and that Skipper notching a third point. Hughes and Jenkins then went away, but Hughes run it over the goal line. The First again scored, Edwarda being the executant from a pass by Garner. FINAL RESULT. Aberystwyth 4 goals. Aberystwyth Reserve. nil. I 1ST XI. Goal, Jack -Tones; backs, W. R. Jones and J. Bowen; half-backs, C. Jones, D. Morgan and R. Davies; right wing, Llew. Owen and E. Morcom centre, J. Garner (Capt.) left wing, J. C. Rea and J. Henry Edwards. Linesman, Mr. Edwards. RESERVE. Goal, D. Thomas; backs, W. Davies and Richard Jones; half-backs, H. Smith, E. John Evans and Robert Jones (Capt.); right wing, David Roberts and D. J. Jones; centre, W. D. Evans; left wing, Herbert A. Hughes and T. Jenkins. Linesman, Mr. T. Ainsleigh Jones. Referee, Mr. W. P. Owen.

FOOTBALL FIXTURES. February 24-Aberystwyth v Aberystwyth Excel- siors, on the Town ground. February 24—Newtown v Oswestry United, at Newtown. February 24—University College of Wales v. Dol- gelley. March 1-University College of Wales v Univer- sity College of North Wales (Bangor.) March 3—Oswestry United v Wellington, at Os- westry. March 3—Aberystwyth Reserve v United Schools, at Aberystwyth. March 10—Aberystwyth v Towyn, at Towyn. March 10-Aberystwyth Reserve v Excelsiors Reserve, on Excelsiors ground. March 10—Oswestry United v Whitchurch, at Whitchurch. March 17—Newtown v Wellington, at Newtown. March 17—Aberystwyth Reserve v U.C.W. Reserve, on College ground. March 23-Oswestry Old Boys v Aberystwyth, at Aberystwyth. March 24—Newtown v Market Drayton, at Market Drayton. March 24—R.W.W. (Newtown) v Aberystwyth, at Aberystwyth. March 26—Aberystwyth v Welshpool, at Aber- ystwyth. March 26—R.W.W. (Newtown) v Excelsiors, at Aberystwyth. March 27-Aberystwyth v London Welsh, at Aber- ystwyth. March 31-Aberystwyth Reserve v Ardwyn School, on Town ground. March 31—Newtown v Shrewsbury Town, at Shrewsbury. March 31-Oswestry United v Wellington St. George's, at Oswestry. April 14-Aberystwyth Reserve v Towyn Reserve, at Aberystwyth. April 21—Aberystwyth v Excelsiors, on Excelsiors ground. April 21—Newtown v Whitchurch, at Newtown. April 21-Aberystwyth Reserve v Ardwyn School, on School ground. April 28-Aberystwyth Reserve v United Schools, at Aberystwyth. April 28—Oswestry United v Aberystwyth, at Aberystwyth. THE TOWYN ROVERS CHALLENGE CUP. PRESENTED BY MR. ROBINSON, TOWYN. SECOND ROUND. February 3-E. Winner of B v winner of D. February 17-F. Winner of A v winner of C. FINAL. Winner of E v winner of F INTERNATIONAL MATCHES. February 24 Wales v Ireland, in Wales March 12. Wales v England, in Wales March 24.Wales v Scotland, in Scotland WELSH SENIOR CUP. February 17 .Semi-Final March 3.Semi-Final March 26.Final WELSH JUNIOR CUP. January 27 Third Round March 10 Semi-Finals April 14 Final Tie

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CYCLING NOTES. r BY "DIRECT SPOKE."] L Any items of interest to Cyclists should be addressed to Direct Spoke" c/o Editor, Office of this paper. Greasy roads will, I suppose, harass the road riders who cycle in winter and spring as well as summer, but it is a fact perhaps not generally known that the '94 Seddon tyres, which is admitted to be as near proof against side slip as anything made, can be fitted equally well on '93. Dunlop rims as on the Company's special section, or Seddon covers can be fitted over the old air- chambers without alteration. This is worth noting. A triplet water cycle has been invented in America, in which the entire body of the boat forms the screw. It is in fact nothing more or less than a light tubular frame supporting cranks, pedals, seat and handle-bar, supported in the water upon a huge twain screw of hollow metal of suit- able size to give a displacement sufficient to support the whole apparatus and riders. It is stated to travel at about 14 miles per hour. By coming home it is necessary to show the wheel to a machine maker in order to contract the orifice of the felloe at the above spot." This is how a French tyre inventor advises what to do in case of a severe puncture Mdlle Dutrieux, the pretty French-Canadian cycle record breaker, of Hamilton, Ontario, recently ran into a M. Durand, who had her arrested. The Judge sentenced Mademoiselle to six days' in prison, a ten dollar fine, and awarded M. Durand fifty dollars damages. The tears of the fair prisoner, however, melted the heart of the magistrate, and ho remitted the fine. But how about the time and the dollars ? For many a day has it been a moot point as to whether or not, under the clauses of the Highway Acts that render it obligatory upon the responsible authorities to keep the roads under their care in a reasonable and satisfactory condition for the traffic of the district, a cyclist could demand a smoother surface and greater efficiency than will suffice for the needs of the resident yeoman or the local tradesman who minister to his wants. One of these days, when the traffic of the district" com- prises, say, ten cycles to every other vehicle, a de- cision favourable to the wheelman will probably be accorded. It is estimated that one out of every 180 inhabi- tants of the United States owns or rides a bicycle. An important concession has been granted to the Cyclists' Touring Club. The club, through its secretary, has approached the Irish Railway Com- panies on the question of cycle carrying rates, and the result of some correspondsnce with the Irish Railway Clearing House has been the granting of rates similar to those arranged at the recent rail- way conference at Preston. V I have written before in these notes on the advantages derived from membership in the Cyclists' Touring Club. The club, I know, has many enemies, but every genuiue cycling tourist appreciates the district benefits he gains by belong- ing to the largest athletic or quasi-athletic club in the world. The C.T.C. is now a power in the land, for its membership roll of nearly 20,000 includes the names of members of both houses, who are ever ready to support the club when measures are introduced into Parliament affecting cyclists. The Club has, for some time past in conjunction with other bodies, been urging the authorities to intro- duce a bill to compel all vehicles to carry lights at night, a, measure which will be hailed with satisfaction by owners of carriages as well as by cyclists. An international bicycle race took place on Sun- day last, in the Winter Velodrome, between Scho- field and Linton representing Great Britain, aad Medinger and Barras, of France. The course was twenty-five kilometres. At the fourth lap an accident happened which quite spoilt the race, as one of the English competitors was obliged to re- tire. One of the pedals on Linton's machine broke, and Schofield, who was close behind, was thrown to the ground, and abandoned the race. Linton, continued riding with one pedal until another machine was brought out to him, when by splendid riding he succeeded by overtaking the Frenchman, who by this time had gained a considerable lead. He kept in front until the last lap, when he was passed by Barras, who crossed the line a length before him. Linton 'Was loudly cheered by the spectators for his plucky riding. V The following lines may prove interesting although they may create suspicion by their appro- priateness that they have been freely 'adapted,' but if Chancer' is searched it will be found that only one word has been changed :— This stede of stele, that easily and wel, Can in a space of & day naturel (That is to say, in four and twenty houres) Wher so you list, in bought or elles shoures, Beren your body into every place To which your herte willeth for to pace." rl Zimmerman the American racing cyclist owns a prize list for 1893, which many a wheelman would be proud of. It comes out at over £ 2,300, the gold cup, which was exhibited at the National Show, being the most costly. Minor trifles include 35 diamond jewels, 15 bicycles, 8 watches, 2 waggons, a piano, and a valuable statue from Paris. ,g V A now cycling society has been formed in Paris for the fair sex, entitled The Stnbborn Turtles." Their badge is a large silver star, in the centre of which is a golden irog. They have no head- quarters, and consequently no discipline, but their re-unions are full of mad gaiety. -+-

MONTGOMERY AND SALOP PRESBYTERY. The bi-monthly meting was held at Newtown on Friday. The Moderator, Mr. E. }{,. James Mont- nrrvmOVTT fllld the 1 VT "AAAft v> eru preseiiL —Rev. E. Parry, M-A. JNewtown, E. Williams,! Bethesda, John D&vies, Berriew, "W. Hinton Jones, Shrewsbury. G. 0, Evans, Llanymynech, T. C. Jones, Welshpool, J- «Jones> and R. Jones, Oswestry J. Roberts, Counahs Quay, Elias Jones. Newtown, and D. Lloyd Jones, M.A., Llandinam, Messrs D. Owen, Newtown, T. Svars, Mochdre, D. Pryce, Gaerfewr, W. Andrew, Cefnmawr, D. Bebb, Castle' R. Williams, J. C. Gittins, 1. Rowlands, Newtown, R. Bennett, R. Price, T. Owen, Peniel, E. Watkin; Aberbechan, R. Morgan, Mochore, T. Hamer Jones, J. Hamer Jones, and E. Evans, Bettws, W. R. Thomas, Abermule, T. Jones, Whitehall, R. Evans Montgomery, R. Davies, Weston, J. Jones Varchoel, 1. Powell Llanymynech, J. Morgan, Shrewsbury. and E. Hughes,^Welshpool. A vote of sympathy with Mr. Griffiths of Houlston was passed. The re- tiring Moderator deliveerd'an excellent address, and a vote of thanks to him was passed. The state of the case at Newtown, lpe-iel, and Mochdre was inquired into by the Rev. T. C. Jones. There being no replies from Churches with regard to the ordination of Mr. G. O. Evans, Llanymynech, the matterjwas postponed until the next Presbytery The Rev. E. Parry urged the formation of Sunday School libraries, and stated that Mr. E. Davies, Llandinam, had kindly promised £ 5 for the purpose viz., £1 to the first five Sunday Schools who would form new libraries, each school to collect at least 95. A vote of thanks to Mr. Davies was passed It was stated that the annual Sunday School examination would be held on Friday, April 13th. Permission was given to make alterations in the old chapel at Montgomery.—The Rev. E. Parry read a list of collections towards the Foreign Mission Fund, and stated the total from the Presbytery to be X88 19s.-Rev. T. C. Jones called attention to the Presbytery Fund, and stated that practically one-half of the Churches had not con- tributed anything. The following committee was appointed to meet a committee from the Lancashire Presbytery to consider the desirableness of issuing a Musical Festival Tune Book for 1895 in both notations:—Messrs J. C. Gittins, T. Hamer Jones, E. Hughes, Morgan Davies, and Rev. R. Jones, Oswestry, convener, Rev. E, Parry and Mr. I. Powell, Llanymynech, weie appointed delegates to the next Quarterly Association. The next Presby- will be held at the Tabernacle on Thursday, March 29. The Rev. D. Lloyd Jones, M.A., preached on Thursday evening, and on Friday morning a church meeting was held, the discussion being on 1 Tim. iv. 8, with special reference to athletics, &c. In the evening a meeting was held to commemorate the third Jubilee of Calvinistic Methodism, and was presided over by Mr. E. R. James. The Rev. J. Roberts, Connahs Quay, D.. Lloyd Jones, M.A., and Mr. D. Pryce, Gaerfawr, were the spekers.

ASSAULT BY A WELSH FOOTBALL PLAYER.— On Monday at Wrexham, Henry Trainer, the centre- forward of the Westminister Rovers football team, was summoned for having assulted Mr. James Holt, the landlord of the Talbot Hotel. Mr. Ashton Bradley, who appeared for the complainant, stated that the defendant had apologised, and paid C5 to the funds of the Wrexham Infirmary, and with the sanction of the bench he wished to withdraw the case. Permission was given. Mr. Assheton Smith, at his half-yearly rent audit held on Saturday at Llanberis, granted his Carnarvonshire tenantry an abatement of 25 per cent. Much disappointment, says a Festiniog corre- spondent, is felt amongst the teachers of that district at the recent appointment of an inspector of schools for Wales, and a public meeting will probably be convened to consider the question. In the course of a football match at Ruthin on Saturday a young man named Challinor, of Crewe, had his leg accidentally broken. The match was stopped when the accident occured, and the sufferer was conveyed home in a special carriage. The death is announced of the Rev. J. W. Griffiths, rector of Pentraeth, Menai Bridge. The Carnarvon Intermediate School- the first to be established under the Welsh Intermediate Act-was opened on Monday. The number of scholars enrolled was 70, which, it is expected, will be substantially increased before Easter. The Executive Committee of the National Eisteddfod have passed a resolution expressing gratification at the promise of the Prince and Princess of Wales to visit Carnarvon during the sittings of the National Eisteddfod in the summer, and thanking Lord Penrhyn for having conducted the negotiations. On Saturday a deputation re- presenting the Conway Town Council waited upon Mr. Sackville-West, the agent of Lord Penrhyn, with a view to securing his aid in an effort to induce the Prince of Wales to break his journey at Llandudno Junction in order to formally open the Conway and Colwyn Bay waterworks. Their Royal Highnesses, it is stated, propose to spend three days in North Wales, one of which will be occupied by a visit to the Bethesda slate quarries. The Dolgelly Board of Guardians have been placed in a somewhat awkward position by their auditor's certificate of a deficiency in the accounts of £ 450. When the question of calling upon the sureties of a former rate collector to make good the loss came up for consideration it was suggested that 10s. in the pound should be accepted. This view was endorsed by a majority of the ratepayers, whose opinions were taken. The Local Govern- ment Board state that the matter is one for the "Guardians to deal with, and that their action must be revised by the auditor. As the latter has declin- ed to give his opinion on the point in advance, the Guardians hesitate to render themselves liable to a surcharge by accepting half the amount of the deficit, and they have accordingly decided to again lay the facts before the Local Government Board.

MR. T. E. ELLIS, M.P., ON NONCON- FORMITY AND SOCIAL DUTY. Mr. T. E. Ellis does not aspire to be called a preacher, and it may be taken for granted that it was without his authority that he was announced to "preach" on Sunday night at York Chapel, Lambeth. Mr. Ellis, however, attended the service, which was conducted by the new pastor of the church, the Rev. J. Vyrnwy Morgan, formerly of Liverpool, aad delivered an interesting address on Nonconformity and Social Duty." After sketch- ing briefly the growth ef Puritanism and referring to the 1648 Agreement of the People "—the document which more than 250 ytars ago declared for the sovereignty of the people, a single represent- tative assembly, every person's right to vote, toleration of religious opinion, and non-nterference in Church government,—Mr. Ellis pointed out that to the Nonconformist doctrines then inculcated was mainly due the development of what is now known as local self-government. The great Christian ideal was that of the brotherhood of man. Christianity taught that each man was responsible for the welfare and life of his brother men. Social service must be rendered by all. Each must pay heed to and study- to understand social difficulties.' Under each difficulty there lay a social wrong, and every wrong cried for justice. The toleration of a wrong by any individual or any Church was a breach of the law of Christ. The duty of Nonconformity was not only to uphold private charity and to foster philanthropy, but to see that the arrangements for local self-government should become real agencies for the social uplifting of the whole community.—In the course of the evening Mr. Lucas Williams gave an excellent rendering of two sacred solos, and the congregation sang the hymn- When wilt Thou save the people- 0 God of mercy, when ? Not kings and lords, but nations Not thrones and crowns, but men.

LLANFAIR. POWYS PROVINCIAL EISTEDDFOD.-Otir readers will remember the great success which attended this Eisteddfod when it was held at Llanfyllin last year. It is to be hoped that it will meet with the same success this year, when it will be held at Llanfair Caereinion on June 8th, and that as great an interest will be felt in its welfare. The list of subjects for competition has been forwarded to us, and the prizes are such as will doubtless attract a large number of competitors. Among them are For a pryddest on Ar hwn yr edrychaf," £ 5, and an oak chair; for an essayon Welsh village life as it has been and as it ought to be," £3 3s. for an essay on How to make Agriculture more pro- fitable," £2 2s. In the music department a prize of JE20 and a medal of the value of X2 2s. are offered for a choir not under fifty, for rendering "Byw yw yr Arglwydd," (D. Emlyn ETan8), and for a male voice choir a prize of £ 6 6«. ie offered for rendering Llongau Madoc." Prizes of good value are offered for solos for various voices, a quartette and a duet, and a children's choir, and a number of competitions are arranged in the art department. The adjudicator in the music will be Mr. David Jenkins, in poetry Pedrog, and in the prize competition Messrs. D. Lleufer Thomas, John r" j, n_- '1r_ T, uwen, M.A., X>augoi, jjirs. jonn Jtthys, Jesus College, and Mr. Owen Owen, M.A., Oswestry. The Chair- man of the committee is Mr. T. Watkin, and the hon. sec., to whom all communications should be sent, is Mr. E. Dryhurst Roberts.

MACHYNLLETH. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL-The first committee of School Managers was held at the Town Hall on Monday last, when the following members attended —The Rev. Josiah Jones; Messrs Richardl Owen, Nowlyn; Richard Rees, Paris House; H. Lester Smith, Llanbrynmair; Edw. Hughes, Aberffrydlan; and David Evans, Cemmaes.—The Rev. Josiah Jones was appointed chairman and the Ber. Canon Trevor was elected a member of the Codnty Governing Body to represent the Machynlleth Intermediate School district. It was decided to make enquiries with regard to temporary premises for the next three years. The election of officers was postponed. This County School will represent, Caereinion Fechan, Cemmaes, Darowen, Isygarreg, Llanbrynmair, Llanwrin, Machynlleth, Penegoes and Uwchygarreg. It will be a mixed one and accomodation will be provided for thirty six boys and eighteen girls, under the Montgomeryshire Scheme for the administration of the Welsh Intermediate Education Act.

I LLANIDLOES. SHORTHAND.—Mr. C. II. Pryce, a pupil at the Llanidloes Grammar School, has passed an examination entitling him to Pitman's Certificate of Proficiency in Shorthand.

SALTER AND ROWLANDS, WELSHPOOL, FOR EVERY DISCRIPTION OF PRINTING. ESTIMATES ON APPLICATION,

ABERYSTWYTH. We have arranged for additional agents namely, Miss. D. Uolquohoitn, fancy stationer, printer 41, Terrace Road, and Mr. Roberts, Tobacconist' Terrace road. THE MARKET PRICES. -— Complaints are very often made of the wrong and excessive quotations of market prices for different necessaries of life in the market columns of the press as regarding this town. Mr. David Evans, the Manager, complains that the prices quoted are given by interested re- tail dealers whose benefit it is to keep the market at as high a figure as possible. He will be glad to give correct information to those desiring it. THE CARDIGAN ARTILLRRY.-The recruits as an- nounced will meet here on the 5th March and the whole Brigade on the 7th May and then proceed to South Hook Fort for drill until June 2nd. Owing to the improvement in the mining industry in South Wales, whence recruits mainly came, the number that have at present joined is much below the average. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of this board was held on Monday. A DANGEROUS LUNATIC IN THE SICK WARD. The visitor's book, which was signed by Messrs. John Morgan, David Lloyd, David Thomas, C. M. Williams and 1. P. Beddoes, stated that there was a dangerous lunatic in the sick ward. Mr. C. 11. Williams asked how they came to tho conclusion that the woman was a dangerous lunatic ? The woman had been an imbecile, and in the habit of getting fits. she was very violent at that time, and he saw no reason why she should be sent to the sick ward at all. She was quite well with the exception of having fits, and it would be better for her to be about doing. Mr. John Morgan observed that from the report of the Nurse and Master they found that the woman had taken up a chair and threatened to strike them. The Master remarked that he had reported the woman to the Medical Officer after she fell down in the ward, and he ordered her to be sent to the sick ward to be under the care of the Nurse there being no one downstairs to look after her. The Chairman: So you sent her up to the sick ward at the request of the Medical officer ? The Master Yes. On Sunday the woman threatened to jump out through a window. She kicked at him like anything, and tried to get some- thing to throw at him. The Nurse ran out of the room afraid of her. Mr. David Thomas: She is not fit to be in the sick ward at all. Mr. J. Jenkins remarked that if the woman was not fit to be in the house they should send for the Doctor at once. The Chairman: The sooner the better, I think. Would you like to have the Doctor sent for now? Mr. Jenkins I would. The Chairman then took the voice of the meet- ing, when an exceptionally large number voted for the proposition that the Doctor's attention be called to the woman, the Chairman observing, that he need not put those against. THE LUNATICS IN THE HOUSE.'—FURTHER ADJOURNMENT. The next business was to receive the report of Dr. Bonsall on the state of Mathew Davies, one of the persons who was removed to the workhouse from the Asylum, Davies having applied to the guardians to leave the institution some time ago. The Medical Officer's report, was as follows:- I am of opinion that Mathew Davies is of unsound mind, and requires to be kept under care and con- trol.—G. R. E. BONSALL, M.O." The Chairman What is our position ? It means that we cannot give him permission to leave the house at least. I don't know if there is anything more to be said about it. The Doctor says he re- quires, to be kept under care and control. Whether the man is under control here is for him to judge, and not us. I would like to know from the Clork what our position really is with regard to these paupers. The Clerk replied that he had stated cleanly on former occasions that they were still without the Medical Officer's certificate that they had proper accommodation for these lunatics who had been transferred from the Carmarthen Asylum to> the workhouse, and until they had that certificate he considered that they had no right to detain these paupers in the house. Mr. John Morgan said that in the face of what their clerk had said they could do nothing but send these people back to the Asylum until they found proper accomodation for them, and he moved to that effect. Mr. J. M. Williams said it was the greatest mis- take to turn the workhouse into an Asylum. How could they get people to come into the house when they had these people there. It would be impossible to get old people to go into the house, and they should remember that there was only one man to look after the whole. He would therefore second Mr. Mprgan's proposal to send them back to the Asylum. Mr. Bebb, by way of amendment, proposed that the Medical Officer should report upon the state of all the lunatics who had been removed to the house, as well as to the accomodation in the house. The Chairman observed that Dr. Bonsall had al- ready done this. Mr. Bebb replied that that was before these people arrived. Several paupers had left the house since. Mr. J. M. Williams: It is the same thing. The Chairman: You want to know if the Doctor has changed his mind or not ? That is what your proposal means—whether he can modify the views he expressed in his report of the 14th October, after having some experience of them in the house. Mr. Lewis Richards seconded the amendment. On a division 15 voted for the amendment and six for the proposition. TOWN COUNCIL. A. meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday. THE ELECTRIC LIGHT. The Town Clerk read the following letter from the Bourne and Grant Electricity Supply Com- pany, Ltd., with reference to the arc lighting of the Marine front:—" Gentlemen,—As we believe it is your wish that the Marine front should be lit by electricity at the earliest passible moment, we have made arrangements, and are propared to instal the plant and carry out the work necessary for this purpose within the next three months, and it only remains to submit to you for your approval the terms on which we could maintain the lamps with carbons and supply energy. We beg, as a preliminary, to send herewith tracing of the streets of the town showing the position of the lamps which we think would most effectively light the front. You will observe that in this tracing we show 18 lamps along the Marine Parade, and that we propose to, at present, have the outgoing and return mains run in such a way that one arc lamp could be placed at the top of Great Dark- gate Street by the Town Clock, an another placed in front of the Town Hall. This would make a total of 20 lamps, and on hearing from you as to the number of hours that you would require the lamps lit during the different seasons of the year we would quote you a price for supplying energy and recarboning and cleaning the lamps. If you desire lamps at present placed in any other portions of the town, we could easily arrange the line of cable so as to bring this in, and we could also vary the number of lamps to suit your views. It would be necessary, for the purpose of carrying this scheme into effect, for you to contract for the supply of arc lamp standards, lanterns and lamps, but this company would lay the cables free of charge to you on your making with them a contract for lighting for a term of years. Messrs Bourne and Grant are submitting to you, by this post, quotations and designs for arc lamp standards and lamps, and we should be glad to hear as quickly as could be your views as to our proposal, in order that we may give you whatever further information j ou require." I was eventually decided to hold a committee meeting of the whole Council on Thursday evening, and the matter will come on for confirmation on baturday. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Alderman Peter Jones submitted the report of this committee, which recommended the approval of plans of new buildings submitted by Mr. Saycell of four houses in Northgate street, and of Messrs Hosking & Miller, of works in in Cambrian street. They recommended the appointment of Mr. Richard Wetter, of Dolgelley, as town gardener, at 26s. per week, and that the horse and dog trough to be presented by Mrs. Jenkins, of Birmingham, be fixed on the North side of North-parade. The committee also recommend that Mr. Palmer be allowed to plant trees in front of the Belle Vue Hotel at his own expense, and that the Surveyor shall have the eaves and troughing fixed to the roofing- of the Old Ropewalk, to prevent the watØ from running into the back premises of the house in Quoen's-road. In conclusion the committee recotf mended that a wall be erected between the existiW outlet of the main sewer and tho wharf leading the steamer stores, as this will abate the nuisan" caused by the deposit of sewerage matter unde. South-road; also that the drains at Trcfechan, b extended to St. David's Wharf. After a lengthy descussion the recommendatlOJ of the Committeo was carried. Capt..Doughton remarked that he should get a petition in opposition to the scheme, and present the same to the Local Government Bo< it being useless to bring it to tho Council. BAND FOR THE NEXT SEASON. Mr. William Thomas placed the following notio on the agenda That it is desirable that a 1)01 be engaged to play during the evenings of the e.nSI1 ing season, and that the General Purpose Comulito be asked to arrange terms, and report to the n meeting. It was explained that the matter was now befolÍ the committee, raid the resolution was not VOO upon. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the Ratepayers' Association ileld at the Corn Market Hall Assembly Room, on day night, there were present and took part in tbe discussions (besides Mr. Alderman George Gref" of the Town Council), Mr. J. P. Thomas, (the Cha man of the Association) who presided, Messrs. J. Colby, J. Edwards (ex-councillor), O. oweIl Victoria Terrace, R. Bevan, Marine Terrace, J- Evans, chemist, Thomas Hunt, David Evans, E\f Lewis, Jack Edwards, David Lewis, and many other influential and leading men. Mr. J. Edwards said the footpaths in the distrlO which he represented were in a very dirty sta and he considered that now* w*as the proper move the 1 own Council to act in tho matter, sum of 120 was voted by the Council some tlrt1 ago, to make a bridle path around Dinas, b nothing had yet been done. After some rem by Mr. Colby and tho Chairman, Air 'EdW proposed, and Mr. O. Owen seconded, that Colby be appointed to confer with the Footpa^ Association with the view of bringing the ra»^ before the Council and getting thai body to aC^ Mr.. Colby intimated that ho was president of Footpath Association, and that he would do best to carry out tho wishes of the ratepayers. The Chairman then introduced the most in1 ant question of the assessment and town valuatl r1 upon which he expressed himself as feeling \feb6 strougly. The question, he thought, ought to thoroughly threshed out. He was prepared ° another evening to bring forward facts and which would, he felt positive, quite astonish The question, should be gono into systematlC3 and with their permission he would read a Pa.^ with the view of discussing the matter at any that would suit their convenience. He should W* to bring tho power of the Associa^ to bear before anything decisive dbne by the Assessment Committee. further explained that the assessment of the 00 now remained in the hands of very few represen e tives, some of them Country Guardians who kle0 absolutely nothing about the town property they signed a valuation of, a state of things was perfectly ridiculous. Every house should examined as well internally as externally and circumstances taken into consideration when 11 w c an important matter as a pormanent valuation cØ' va made, and that the basis in each caso should tainly be the rack rent.. j Upon the suggestion, of Mr. Colby it was dl to that that night fortnight be specially devoted jJJ' the purpose and that proper information be timated to the ratepayers to attend.. t of Mr. David Lewis drew attention to the waD^ J care taken of the advertisements of the town, jf proposed that some person be charged with care at different inland stations and hotels. Ifc no good to spend money unless they were clean, attractive, conspicuous, and proper and 'i suggested that one of the railway officials sb be entrusted to see to it. li The Chairman suggested that someone BbOø complain to the stationmaster in cases where advertisements were not kept clean, tidv, conspicuous, at every place where the town P for the privilege. <t. It was decided to communicate with the The Chairman read the agenda of the 0000 meeting and a discussion took TSfrong opposition was expresses recommendation of the Public. Works Com1Jll tole' that a wall be erected between the existing on t' of the main sewer and the wharf leading to tJØ steamer stores, and that the drains at Trefeell extended to St. David's wharf. The question of auditing the Corporation aOtioll was discussed, and the proposal that a pePt fof from the Council be presented to ParliaLnel" amending the" Municipal Corporations Act, so as to render the aocounts of the Muni"^ authority subject to Government audit unanimously approved. Councillor Dougb^^ proposal on the agenda, that the path leading the Castle to South Terrace bo widened proved was also concurred in. The band que was a^ain discussed with regard to the notice by Councillor William Thomas, that a band W gaged to play during the ensuing summer sell tJØ and that the General Purposes CommitteC tbo required to arrange terms and report to Council. A proposal was made that the deds should bo left to competition and after 8<L^e further discussion this was concurred in. the next meeting will be entirely devoted to assessment valuation.

ABERDOVEY. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD ENQUIRY.—On TO." day, 13th inst., a Local Government Board tor, held a public enquiry at the Assembly Towyn, concerning the application of the Vi3 Local Board for power t» borrow £ 5 000, ttei defraying the cost of providing additional 0t supply and perfecting the sewerage system1 A. Aberdovey. Several prominent residents iaC^0 ing the Board members attended the meeting- it- case of the Board was ably conducted by y Davies, Esq., solicitor, and Clerk of the » Board, and W. P. Owen, Esq., Aberystwyth, re^e' sen ted Mr. Tomlins, the Mill, who as a payer objected to the scheme submitted W L of Local Board.In addition to the estimated c the new water and drainage system there is a of about JE300 existing as a loan on the old re voir. Mr. Tomlins has for years been dl1 respecting the insufficient water supply and constructed drainage of the place, but he fa^ make any tangible impression on the Board reP U eentatives until last summer's drought proved his hypothesis. Penyroror Hilfis the fixed upon for the new reservoir. The reS the enquiry will soon be made public. By the eO. can anybody enlighten us why an enquiry J clesely pertaining to Aberdovey should be held Towyn P NEW BOARD SCHOOL.—Not withstanding impending additional rates our School Board re? sentatives Mr. Wm. Jones, senr., and Mr. Jones, junr., have succeeded in saddling the payers with increasing School Board rates e persuading the majority of their colleagues on Towyn and Pennal U.D. School Board to take UtJ1 their management the new British School rcc^ oJj built at Aberdovey, with a debt of about M the building. Presumably the voluntary of undenominational oducation were so few a hool between that the promoters of the new eC failed to clear the debt they had incurred through the action of our Board members compelled tho ratepayers—ayes and noes-^ J bined to take over the debt in the contractiu £ > Q which they had no voice. "0 temporal mores MAETHLON CHAPEL.- A competitive mee, was held here on Tuesday night, under the dency of Mr. Meyrick Roberts. The Chapel crowded with an enthusiastic audience. The cal adjudicators were Messrs. E. Bowl IThe and R. F. Williams, Aberdovey British School- A w prize for solo singing was awarded to Mr. J- Llanerchllan Mr. Gwilym Williams and Aberdovey, obtained the chief prize for choral ing; nine competitors entered for the imprj reading, and the prize was equally divided betoø, Mr. Rees Davies, Aberdovey, and Mr. J. }Ía.sÝ Dyffryn Gwyn. A large party from Aberdo attended the meeting and thoroughly enjoyed the selves. WESLEYAN ANNUAL COMPETITIVE MEETI^GF0F Several parties are eagerly looking forward keen musical competition at the above mee which will be held on the 23rd inst. The reno^ A crowned bard Cadvan, will conduct, and a successful meeting is anticipated. f ST. PETER'S CHURCH CHOIR.—The members St. Peter's Church Choir have been invited to per, at the Vicarage, on Tuesday evening next, per, at the Vicarage, on Tuesday evening next. report will appear in our next issue.