... SHROPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Council was held at the Unicorn Hotel, Shrewsbury, on Tuesday night, the Presi- dent (Mr A Sharman) presiding.—The Secretary (Mr R M Moberts) reported that ;E8 3s 6d had been received from five clubs on behalf of the War Fund.—It was decided to keep the fund open until the next meeting of the Association.—The draws in the semi-final for the ...

... The London journeyman Qakeib have a batch of grien-atices, and are becoming crusty in consequence. They compiain that they have to loaf about while the bread is fermenting aud they ask ior an eight houis day. But the master bakers don't offer them a crumb of hope or comfort. If the journeymen try to take a rise out of the masters there may be a rise in bread, too. ...

... REVIEWS. Cabell's Magazine for January contains amongst other interesting matter an article on The Scene of Action All about the Boers, which well describes the scene of the present war, of which several illustrations are also given. Many interest- ing reminiscences are also given in an article on Famous Regiments. Little Folks for January has several most amusing little tales, and must ...

... COTTAGE HOSPITAL CHARITY CUP. The draw for the semi-finals to be played on neutral ground is as follows :-St Martin's or Porth- ywaen v. Derwea Rangers; Llanymynech v. Whit- tington. ...

... ODDFELLOWSHIP IN MONTGOMERYSHIRE. ANNUAL MEETING- AT NEWTOWN. SPEECHES BY THE COUNTY AND BOROUGH MEMBERS. The Annual Meeting of the Montgomery District of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity) took place at Newtown on Thursday. In tho morning a meeting was held for the transaction of Lodge business when there were the following in attendance :■— District officers, R Swancott, Prov. G.M.; John Oliver, ...

... SIR W. W. Wm*'S HOUNDS WILL MEET Saturday, Jan. 27th Macefen Monday, Jan. 29ch Wyrinstay Wednesday, Jan. 31st.Petton Friday,Feb. At 11. Saturdav, Feb. At 10-30. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOUNDS WILL MEET FOXHOUNDS Monday, Jan. Thursday, Feb. Darowen Village At 10-30. HARRIERS Tuesday, Jan. 30th Gelligenfawr Friday, Feb. Aberffrydlan At 10-30. UNITED PACK WILL MEET Saturday, Jan. Moat Gate Monday, ...

... ARDDLEEN. CONCERT.—A very successful concert was given in the Schoolroom last Friday week in aid of the anniversary fand in connection with the Loyal Penrhos Lodge of Oddfellows held here. The room was crowded, several persons being unable to gain admission. Mr H L Steele, secretary of the lodge, presided, in the absence of Mr J D Rogers, who was prevented from attending on account of illness. ...

... WELSHPooLGENERAL,Monday.—Wholesale prices Butter Is 3d to Is 4d per lb: eggs 0 to 12 for Is fowls Os Od to 3s Od pt-r couple chickens, 4s Od to 5s Od; ducks, 4 6d to 5s 6d rabbits, Is 6d to Is 8d per TUESDAY.—Eggs 0 to 12 for Is burrer 1* ad io is 4(1 per lb; fowls 3s Od to Os Od; chickens 4s Od to 5s Od: ducks 4s Od to5s0d; rabbits, Is 6d to 8d per couple. LIVERPOOL CORN, — Wheat, only small ...

... FIXTURES. Tile following is a corrected list of fixtures of the the above club :— January27 Bridrnorth, L Avv Februarv 3 4th Round Weduesburv Cup. » 10 Iron-Bridge, t .„. Away n —i 24 Ellesmere Home March 3 5th Round Wednesbnry Cup. 10 ..——— » 17 Newtovvn Away „ 24 Wem, i, Away 31 Stafford Christ Church, L Home April 7 Oswestry United Home >> 13 Aston Templars Home » 14 Bi-idgnorth, T, non-ie ...

... V. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALES BORDKRERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTENAWT-COLONEL E. PRYCE.JONES, M.P. Commanding. Headquarters, Newtown, 27th January, 1900. DRILLS.—For recruits only will commence at Welshpool and Towyn next week and will continue u:til further orders. Parades at Welshpool will be at 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and at Towyn at 8 p.m. every Monday, ...

... VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WAR. ENTHUSIASTIC SEND-OFF FROM NEWTOWN On Thursday morning Newtown was early astir to give a hearty and enthusiastic send-off to the gallant members of the 5th V.B. S.W.B. who have volunteered for active service in South Africa. The day was a memorable one. The section numbering 23 mobilised at Newtown on Saturday and went through a course of training during the week and ...

... PAGE 2. Machynlleth Board ofGuardians, Rural District Council and School Board; Aberdovey, Caersws, Newtown, Oswestry, Ellesmere, Llanymynech, Llanyblodwel, Selattyn, Penrhos, and Llandysilio news. PAGE 3. The War.; Departure of Volunteers; Proposed Volunteer Corps for Aberystwyth County Meeting at Shrewsbury of the Yeomanry; Chirbury and Churchstoke news; Markets; Hunting Appoint- ments The ...