... SW I M M ING. 'rhe agitators in the West of' England for a se[)arate governing lbodv foi amateur swimmers resident in ?? \NVestern shirc have Lbcen ?? ill inducing the Devon local centre to pass a resolution in favour of th(eirideas, but as only seven persons voted on1 the motion- f'our for it and threc a-ainst --it can hardly be said to be a riepresentative opinion. Ihe agitatioll hals ...

... 43a tt l a T t 6 Gal t tt e Of fict i 18, CFtArItXC CRtoss ReAD, W.C [FROM OU711 CONTINENTA\L CORRESPONDLNrF.1 The Kiing of Detnmark will probably reside at trle Anmalienblrg Palace, ill copenhagen, until the begintning of January, and his Majesty -ill lot . t. the Riviera. for a stat cd three mritith. at Beaulieu vill then proceed to the Riviera, for a stay of three monthis at Beaulieu or ...

... .1 - %CIIiES'SS . OONDUCTED BY,.DR. A. WAHLTCEH. .: . kNCOSTETE WExLTY TTMES. FmrDiY. Novoember 10, 1899. PROBLEM So. 986. .yF.. Baird, Oanobe tr., (Speoially oontribntod.) - . Blk, 5 pieces. White, 6 pieoes, 813p4i1 3p 1.p22 I pli k 41 P I 1t I P2 I ~ 3K1Kt2 I6RIIS181 White to play and mate in three moves. SOLUTIONS OF PROBLEMS. No, 984-By KRondlik.-l D. QK 2. Solved by F. Bi~rd, Stoakport ...

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... The last few years have seen so many c':^.nges in the aspect of the Granite City that thloso who revisit it after a long absence are considerably struck by the improvements which have taken place and the large number of now buildings which have been added. An admirable panor- asio view of Aberdeen can be obtained from the csan ezirn on the summit of the Hill o' 'T'ullos--a view which well ...

... THE SEASON As a result of the mild, open weather, farm Work generally bas been pushed on satisfactorily, and farmers will now turn their attention to soring their roots. There will be an inclination in some quarters to delay the operation as long as ossible, because, as the roots are as a rule under the average in size, they will probably be allowed 4o remain as long in the ground as possible, ...

... OA' A flurnfl nQ - BTAGHOUNDS. DEVON AND SOUEESET.-AT 10. 'Monday, November 6 .,.,.,.. Dalverton Wednesday, November 8 ..Ounker, Hill Gate V'eIiday, November 10 . . . ,.,loutsLiam FOXHOUNDS. LORD FITZHIARDINGE'S.-AT 11. Monday, November 6 . .. , , ,., ,, , ,Alveston Ship Tuesdas, November? 7 _ , aHardwicke Court Tlmrsday, November 6 (at I.li ...

... wportftto., fabeb LIVERPOOL AUTUMN MEETING. YESTERDAY. . te 12.35-The CROXTETH HANDICAP PLAT of 360 eovs, fo4 rc three year olds and upwards, the second to receive 89 4 2o0,; winners after November End 61b, twice or Qnes ot 2S0 eovs Bib, of two handioaps or a race of 400 sgave 12b (C extra. Five furlongs ., DMrt. ds Bothsehtld's Vatei14yrs, let clb ; T. Loates I F .Mr H J3. Kie's Blare, 4-yrs, ...

... TRAINlNlT NOTES 4 The Curicgh, Friday. A wet morning. Mr Beasley's urerty and Gacl- laidt Boy Camne one runto. M'Nally'a Covert Hack', Ambush, aind Raveuwocd compassed a mile and a liedf; Corin came one mite: Mensa, Bashful Boy, Saunrado, and Star and Garter goinlgl six furlongs steadcily. Mr Parkinson's Lus, The Nore, Halu- coo, Aleclbald. and Milinoount eaantried; as did ShAsnahlan's Elfinds ...

... : e~Zttcz#L *iThbRugby county mateh; Devonshire v Gloucestershire, will be played at the County Ground this afternoon; At St- John's lane this aflornoon, Bristol CIty meets Cowes For Southern Zeague points. In the Enelish Cup Tie this afternoon, at Stapleton road, Eastvila Rovers play Portsmouth. A collection will be made on the ground in aid of the funds tor the families of the killed ...

... ASSOCIATION FOOTBALLA. SENIOR LEAGUE. BOHEMIANS v. BEDFORDS. Played on Saturday at the Esplauade before a goodly crowd. Bohemians won the toss, and Bedfords started against the wind. The visitors attacked, and Shehan and Pratt shot behind. Scott was whistled off-side when he had a clear field. The first corner fell to Bohemiians but the kick went behind. Plav was almost entirely in Bedlords' ...

... Co VRlk1NLG. SOUTH LANrCASHIRE (SOUTHPORT) MEETING, TIRPS DAY, November 2. Judge, Mr Pt. A. Brice. Slipper, B. Wilkinnon, jun. A small company was in attendance when tie first stage of this meeting was : wrmeneced on a big creadow to the left of the road on Berry Moss Farm shortly after half-past nine oclock in fine though blustering weather. A start was siads with the Scarisbrick Cup, and ...