The South Wales Star

FOOTBALL NOTES. [Ry THE BECID.] Saturday last found me disporting my burly j figure on the Neath ground,, where the local players and Penarth were' engaged. in fierce, yet friendly, contest. Yes, considering that the game was so grandly fought, and the tackling so determined, the utmost good feeling was displayed. Well, as I predicted last week, the result was a "close" thing, for Penarth just managed to win by a dropped goal to nil. Herby Morgan, the visitors' skipper, dropped the goal,.anda real beauty it was he feigned a pass, and then, in the twinkling of an eye, put the ball over the posts. During the first halifr Penarth pressed very heavily, but the splendid tackling of Neath pre- vented them from crossing the Rubicon. During the second half, Neath, did most of the passing, but Penarth's tackling was equally good. Forward, both teams were well matched but the visiting backs were streets ahead of the Neath men, and passed very well. Shepherd, Coslett, Morgan, C. Kirby, Rowles, Hutchins, Miller, and Matthews were the pick of the visiting XV., while the best men for Neath were Broskham, Evan Morgan, Steer, Morris, Evans, and Edwards. Morriston paid their visit to the Pontypridd enclosure, and returned victors by 2 goals to nil. It appears that the home team had many chances to score, but owing to a lack of combination, and a great amount of hesitation, they failed to take advantage of these openings. The full back. Alun Morgan, had plenty of work to do, and had the whole team displayed the dash he did the result would certainly have been more favourable I' to the Pontypridd lads. l Christmas tackles well, and so does Tiley, but both hesitate just long enough to spoil many a chance. Christmas is, too, rather slow, and needs a little training. Alf Lewis runs well, but fails to field the ball cleanly. Ack Llewellyn hesitates, instead of making a dash for the ball. Once his hesitation on Saturday was the means of his losing a certain try. Come, '• Ponty," play up display more dash and determination. Swansea were defeated by Newport by a penalty goal and a try to nil. The black and ambers will, in my opinion, make a grand fight for the "premiership" this season. They are an im- proved team all round, and will do far better than they have done for some seasons passed. Of course, Cardiff conquered Moseley. Oh that fatal Handcock's year When will the Moseley win ceased to be talked of Since the time of the "Invincibles," Cardiff have always made a point of getting the upper hand of the Midlanders. The victory on Saturday rested with Cardiff, and Moseley returned to Brum" two goals on the wrong side. Pearson, R. B. Sweet-Escott, Arthur, and Syd. Sweet-Escott were the heroes of the match. H. M. Ingledew has been prevailed upon to don the war paint again—a jolly good job for Cardiff, too. Now that the black and blues seemed settled a little, we may expect some big things from them. On Saturday they meet New- port at the Cardiff Arms Park. Won't it be a grate fil;e Yes, and I fancy Cardiff will just-only "just," mind you—manage to win. The 'Quins were taken down by Llanelly by one point only—two tries to a penalty goal. It appears that the "Tin-platers" had hard lines-were the better team, and should have scored several times. If this be true, certainly Percy Lloyd's lads are on the up grade." Llwynpia visited Swansea, and were defeated by the A" team by 3 tries to nil. The hill men are a very promising lot, but. as yefc, lack dash and combination; With practice they will, no doubt, combination; With practice they will, no doubt, develop into a very good team. I Was not able to visit Bridgend, but my corres- pondent sends his opinions on the match with Newport A thus :-The verdict of those who witnessed the match—Newport v. Bridgend-was, Beaten, but not disgraced.' It was indeed so, and although coming off without having scored a single point, they gave their opponents a hard time of it, and had decidedly bad luck. The team that filed out (13 men in all at the commencement) was nothing like the one originally selected, and it was a matter for speculation as to whether the captain would be in a fit state to play, as he had pleaded illness right up to Friday. Although he did not play up to his usually good form, the spectators were pleased to see him turn out. The weak point with Bridgend-and I would not be far wrong in characterising it the only one-was in handling the leather. They did not seem to use the ball at all smoothly, and when they did it was to a great extent erratic, and therefore costly. Brice at back was tolerably safe, playing with great coolness and judgment. His kicks were very useful, and his runs tricky and interesting. Fell certainly earned a good opinion for himself, and is likely to become ail terror," Brown Gregory was ever to the front, and T. Emery showed im- proved form. The captain it would bo unfair to treat upon, being that he was indisposed. The halts were a sound and agile pair, passing and dribbling to advantage. Forwards, Francis, D. Davies, Treharne, and E. Davies were the pick. The others require training, this being especially discernible towards the close of the game. The referee was complimented by the visitors' captain and justly so Tondu played Bryncethin at the new ground of the latter club on Saturday. They knew they had a -1 soft thing on, and in this they were not dis- appointed, as the reading of the score will display. The young Bryncethin team, however, contain some good blood, which properly taken in hand should develope with the march of time. Not being present, it is impossible to mark the in- dividual play, but a correspondent informs me that Tondu team en blor are going to make it warm for some of our second rate teams. Let us hope his premature predictions will prove true. Next Saturday I hope to see the match with Ogmore Valley, so look out! Opportunity must not be passed without an ex- pression of pleasure at the generosity of the Squire of Llanharran in giving pieces of land at both Tynewydd and Nantymoel for recreation grounds. Now, Ogmore athletes, show your appreciation of this gift, and wish that the shadow of the genial squire may never grow less. -z-_ Penygraig received a visit from the Aberavon team, and were declared victors by a dropped goal to a try—4 points to 2. The ground was in a very sloppy, treacherous state, and of course was against a fast game, and accurate passing was quite out of the question. The game was mainly confined to the forwards, and the Pcnygraig ups" held a slight advantage. The backs were fairly well matched, and Lloyd at full-back was particularly good. Penygraig visit Penarth next Saturday, and intend to make a bold fight for victory. The Cogan boys are still on the up line," for they defeated Whitchurch on Saturday by 1 goal to nil. •• Not a single point scored against us this season y jt.' is a favourite expression of Secretary Hall. May he long be in a position to say so, is the wish of the Druid. Barry District visited Caerphilly, and after an evenly-contested game were defeated by, 1 goal and 1 try to 1 try. One try secured by the home team was owing to a misunderstanding among the Barry men. who foolishly were waiting for the referee to blow his whistle. I am rather anxious for the Chepstow cracks" to do duty for the District team, as I have strong hopes of them introducing a little of the passing game. 3 SEASON 1831-92. Results up to, and including, Saturday, October 10th. 1891, of the inter-club matches between first-class Welsh teams :— 1 "j TH~7 X O CO sg !» NAME OF CLUB; g 0 ê;; j U j p <; j S K o o" ph a pi H o -_I-j-1- I If Cardiff 2 2 0 0 4 100 (Newport 2 2 0 0 4 100 ,^wansca 3 2 1 0 4 6G Oj Penarth 2 1 1 0 2 50 (Llaneuy. 2 1 1 0 2 50 4 fPenygraig. 1 0 1 0 (. Quins l o 1 0 t Quins. l o 1 I 0 5 fceath 3 0 3 0 Results of Saturdays matches, played on the ground of the first-named clubs :— SCORE. TEAMS. WINNER. REMARKS. FOR. AGAINST. ( G. T. I G'I T. I 1- Cardiff v. Moseiey Cardiff 2 — — .fnglcdew played for Cardiff Newport v. Swansea Newport 1 1 — — Bancroft mipneam! for Swansea Llanelly v. 'Quins Llanelly — 2 I 1 — {Penalty goal foi- 'Quills ftjeath v. Penarth Penarth 1 — — — | H. E. Morgan dropped a goal Bridgend v. Newport "A" Newport 11 — j Well-contested game Swansea "A v. Llwynpia Swansea 3 j — — [Losers displayed good form Pontypridd v. Morristoii Morriston 2 | — Losers lacked dash Llapdaff v. Abardare Llandaii 4 2 — — I" City boys played grandly I eaygKjig v. Atyeravon Pcnygraig 1 J 1 Thomas dropped a goal Dowiais v, Cardiff .i: A Cardiff • 2 — j — 1 i Well-contested game ]>rxton erry v, Neath "A" .I)rawn | — Very even match Logan v. Whitchurch,,<Cogan 1 — {Cogan have won every match jvewport Y.M.S. v. Kymin Drawn — J Young men played good form ^.strad v. Trehcrbert Ystrad 1 — — I Well contested Maritime v. Ton. I? Maritime 2 1 — (Br^y wi;i Maritinio Aburavon "A" v. Penygraig "A" Aberavon 1 1 | 1 Best team lost Caerphilly v. Barry District Caerphilly 1 lj | 1 Splendidly-contested game 1 enarth'"A v.Barry Penarth 1 | 1 ) 2 ,A. Williams dropy>cd a goal | » l BARRY AND CADOXTON DISTRICT v CAERPHILLY. This match was played at Caerphilly last Satur- day, and resulted in a. wm for the home team by 1 goal 1 try to 1 try and a minor. This was a very evenly-contested game, and both sides played all they knew. The home backs passed very well. although the second try was a very soft one, a lot of the visitors stopping the play and waiting for the referee's whistle, so letting the man in. The District team played a good game, but are in want, says a correspondent, of some practice at passing. They will then show up better. Rees Davies scored the try for the visitors, and playfd a good game, as also did Richards at three-quarters. Alf Lewis, late captain of Chepstow, is expected to take his place at three-quarters next week. COGAN v. WHITCHURCH. These clubs played at Cogan last Saturday in wretched weather, the ground being saturated. Cogan kicked off, and the first scrum was formed at half-way. One of the Whitchurch halves got the ball and threw out, but the pass was splendidly snapped up by Alf. Mapleson. who sprinted in a grand try, which was nicely con- verted by Ben Smith. Cogan again pressed, and after a lot of give-and-take play the visitors had to concede a minor. Half-time found Cogan leading by 1 goal 1 minor to nil. Owing to the state of the ground the play settled down into a series of scrambling rushes, in which the home team had the best of the argument, and compelled the visitors to concede 2 more minors, Cogan eventually winning by 1 converted goal and 3 minors to nil. W. Harris and II. Mapleson put in a lot of useful work. Ben Smith at back was very safe. T. Morris, W. Sponcer, S. Morgan, and D. Morris were the pick of the forwards, who one and all played a good game. The following repre- sented Cogan;—Back, Ben Smith three-quarters, Alf. Mapleson, H. Mapleson. Fred Smith, and W. Harris half-backs, C. Houlfc and Sam Wright; forwards, T. Morris (capfc.), W. Spencer, D. Morris, J. Thomas, H. Reynolds, W. Hoult, G. Sidford, and S. Morgan. PONTYPRIDD v. MORRISTON. Pefore a large number of spectators' this match was played on the Taff Vale Grounds on Saturday last. A most exciting and evenly-contested game was witnessed. Ack Llewellyn, the home skipper, kicked off, and Arnold returned for the visitors. Ponty kept well to the fore, and pressed their opponents for a while. However, B. Lewis, (Morriston) took the ball out of scrum, and sent it far into the home ground. Here for a while play stood, until Dyke, by a splendid kick, sent it into touch in neutral ground. Serum after scrum followed, each foot being well contested, until Arnold managed to handle the oval and brought it to the home ground once more. Dyke, how- ever, amid loud cheering, succeeded in passing most of his opponents, and changed the venue of the battle. Some very fine passing was now wit- nessed, and Alf Lewis obtaining possession of the leather made a capital sprint and looked dangerous, but when within a few yards of the Morriston line was pushed into touch. Some very smart playing followed, and the visitors forced their way to the enemy's ground, when the half-time whistle blew, neither side having scored. On resumption of play, Ivor Grey, for the visitors, soon scored a try," which Jerry Edwards nicely converted, amid loud cheer- ing. The homesters now rushed into the foe, and, torsometime, looked dangerous, but Arnold secured a free kick. Ivor Thomas followed up. but Christmas saved, and a minor only was scored. Ponty now forced their way back to the opponents' 23, and Ack Llewellyn obtained posses- sion of the oval, but failed to score a trv, a minor only being granted. The game from this stage became very exciting, but no more points were scored, the result being as follows .-—Morriston 2 goals, 1 minor Pontypridd, 1 minor. TONDU v. BRYNCETHIN. The Bryncethin Club Ground was visited on Saturday last by a large number from Tondu and neighbourhood, the home team being fitted against the first fifteen of the Tondu Club. This is the second match for both clubs. The game was pleasantly contested, and the result was an easy victory for the visitors, who outclassed their op- ponents but, considering that the home team are only I "young 'uns," they did well at all points. Final score Tondu 4 goals. 6 tries, and 15 minors; Bryncethin, nil. The try-getters were—Stafford 9 (1), Sullivan (;)! H. Thomas (1), J. Murphy (2), T. Power (1), J. Hopkin (1), and W. Thomas (1). A. H. Williams, of Penarth, played his first match W'ith the Tondu team, and highly merited the ap- plause he earned. W. Carey, J. Matthews, and H. Richards alone shone for the homesters. Tondu team :—Back, W. McDonald three-quarters II Thomas, T. Stafford, J. Murphy, and W. T Jones •' half-backs, J Hopkins and II. Sullivan forwards; T. Rees (capt.), Wm. Rees. T. Power, J. John, A. H. Williams, R Williams, W. Thomas, and C. Maloney referee, Mr. E. Rees, Tondu. CADOXTOX JUNIORS v. BARRY STARS.—The return match between these teams will be played at Barry to-morrow (Saturday), at three p.m. The following will represent Cadoxton :—Back, O. Hodge three-quarter backs. W. Davies, E Llewellyn, D. Edwards, and J. H. Weaver half- backs, E. Evans and C. Morgan; forwards, J. Davies, D. Triggs, A. Davies, D. Griffiths. A. Hoddinnott, W. Hussey, E. Davies, and T. Evans. Reserves, A. Park and J. White.

CRICKET. BARRY AND CADOXTOX DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB. This Club, which was established .atthe beginning of the year, has just concluded its first season. The fixture list included matches with Cardiff 2nd, Penarth, Taff Vale, St. Paul's, St. Mary's, Mackin- tp-h, Cardiff Conservative Club, Rhymney. and Cardiff University, and of the 13 matches played five were won, five drawn, and three were lost; so that if the first season is any criterion, then it is evident that the club has a brilliant future before it. The following are the batting averages of Total Highest Times Ave- Inns. Runs. Scores. Not Out. rages. P. Ingrcim 6 74 38* 2. 18*5 W. Williams 7 121 43 0 17'2 B. T. Pomeroy 13 106 44* 1 16'3 R.G.Morris 10 113 41* 3. 16'1 T. Higman 9 89 53* 1 11-1 W.M.Douglas. 11 101 34 1 10'1 D. C. Davies 4 27 23 1 9*0 E. T. Williams 12 76 26 1 6-9 G. Ramsay. 9 39 9 0. 4-3 W. Crisp. 8 35. 19 0. 4-3 R. W. Dyer 7 16 4 2 3'2 A. J. Gore 8 17 8 0 2'1 Signifies not out. The bowling analysis was not regularly kept but the most successful bowlers were :—W. Wil- j liams, T. Higman, W. M. Douglas, B. T. Pomeroy and F. Ingram. The first annual dinner of the club will be held at the Witchill Hotel, Cadoxton on Wednesday evening next, October 21st, at 7 30 p.m. Tickets 2s. 6d. each.

PIGEON-SHOOTING IT CADOX TON, BARRY, The third meeting of the Cardiff Gun Club at Cadoxton this season was held on Monday after- noon at the Witchell Athletic Grounds. The weather was, fortunately, fine, and. the attendance was fully up to the average, Cardiflians being pre- sent in goodly numbers. Less difficulty was ex- perienced in raising the birds than on previous occasions, and some good shooting was witnessed- In the competition for the cup of the Cardiff Gun Club, valued at 20 guineas, there was some close shooting, but T. Rees, Cardiff, in splendid style, succeeded in killing his ten birds, and, amid ap- plause, became the cup-holder. An optional sweepstakes of 20s. each competitor was included in the cup compeoition. Rees, of course, winning the first prize W. Lewis. Royal Oük, Cardiff, making a good second and that great enthusiast in the sport, Mr. J. A. Kidd, the general secretary, coming- in third. Several sweepstakes followed, the first being for prizes of £ 4, £ 2, and £1. Mr. M-Gregor took the first prize, the last two' being divided between Messrs. Perrott and Conway The second "sweeps were for £3, £,2, and Y.1 respec- tively, the first^t'.vo being divided between Messrs. Tudor Rees axd Brooks, Mr. W. Lewis securing the third. In the third sweepstakes Messrs. Conway and T. Rees obtained the first and second prizes ( £ 2 and £ 1) between them. Brown, Hotel, Cardiff, the president of the club, made a. popular referee, and a word of praise is due to him and the committee-Messrs. J A Kidd (secretary), W. Lewis (Royal Oak, CardiS") and i. Conway (Coldstream Hotel Cardiff); for the satisfactory arrangements. The club has just issued its annual balance-sheet,, which is in every way satisfactory. The receipts during the year amounted to £ 29 14s. 3d. and the expenditure being only £ 18 7s., a balance remains to the good °T iVu .In refcrence to the club cup, it should be mentioned that it has to be won three times before anyone becomes the actual possessor. The following shows the shooting in the cup match, the figures in parenthesis after the compe- t:tor's name denoting the number of handicap- ping yards from the traps T. Rees (27) i 1 l i m 1111.10 W. Lewis (25) i Uliioil 1 9 J. A. Kidd (32) .1 lOlliiioi 8 J. House (31).11 011111 0 1. 8 Jones (24) .11 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1. 8 — Wheeler (23) .1 111011011 8 T. Conway (29) 1 110101110 7 T. Page Wood (21).1 110101101 7 — Perrott (25) .11 1 01 1 101 0. 7 COlmer (23) 1 110011011 7 R. Brown (27) 0 Ollimo 0 6 Smith (27) 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 6 — McGregor (27).1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 6 T. Robinson and — Russell also entered but encountering bad luck at the commencement, early retired from the competition.

FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE t AT BRIDGEND. At St. Mary's Church, Bridgend, on Tuesday last, the marriage of Mr. J. H. Williams, of Nolton* street, and Miss Sarah Cecilia Lloyd, of the same > place, was celebrated by the rector, Rev. F. W. Edmondes. Although the weather turned out exceedingly unpropitious, a large gathering assembled at the church to witness the ceremony- The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr W. Phillips, who acted as best man, and the bride, who was richly attired in white satin, and carried -• & beautiful bou<^ueu7 was attended by her uncl^j I Mr. John Davies. Misses Lloyd and Williams (sisters of the bride and bridegroom) acted as bridesmaids. On their return from church to the carriage the newly-wedded couple were treated by s the enthusiastic crowd with a deluge of rice and general manifestations of joy were observed- 3 Jreal^ast was Partaken of at the bride's residence, Fair View, a very large number of guests attending. i _us^al congratulatory speeches having been delivered, the happy pair subsequently left by the mid-day train for London. The guests were enter- tained throughout the day at Fair View, and i» [ the evening a ball was given in honour of the occasion, the whole of the day having been spent in enjoyment. We are sorry that space will not permit of our publishing the whole list of presents, whiclnwere very numerous, but the following »re a few from sisters and brothers of the bride aH<J bridegroom Bride to bridegroom, gold albert chain and pendant; bridegroom to bride, diamond and ruby ring bridegroom to bridesmaids, gold bangles with letter" W" bridegroom's mother, gold watch and set of alabaster ornaments bride- groom's sister, silver travelling flask bridegrooxn'S brother, silver cigarette case bride's sister "pair of terra-cotta hand-painted vases and plaque; Mr- John Williams, gold breast pin.

A CADOXTON BUILDER'S COUNTY COURT CLAIM. A QUARREL ABOUT COUNSEL. At Cardiff County-court, on Thursday week, bis Honour Judge Owen heard a case in which a builder named John White, of C'adoxton, brought an action against Messrs. Reed and Baker, solicitor?, or, in the alternative, an individual named Knight, to recover t34 in all, moneys received. Mr F. y. J ones- Lloyd appeared for the plaintiff, and 1\£r. Abel Thomas, M.P., for the defendants.—At the outset, his Honour asked against whom the actioC was brought.—Mr. Jones-Lloyd said he would take it againsthe defendant Knight.—Mr. Thomas asked his Honour for judgment in favour of Messrs- Reed and Knight, and this his Honour agreed to.- Mr. Jones-Lloyd then proceeded to open the case, and said the action was brought with reference to certain overcharges in connection with the financing ,of the plaintiff when building houses Cadoxton. Mr. Abel Thomas said his client offered £ 20 and costs to settle the action.—Plaintiff, being called, said he wanted counsel. Be had paid Mr. Jones-Lloyd £11, and wanted counsel as requested.—Mr. Jones-Lloyd said the money was paid for other things besides that case- He told plaintiff lie would have to pay counsel g fee if he wanted counsel. Only half an hour before plaintiff had said he did not want counsel. -Plaintiff: I didn't.—Mr. Jones-Lloyd: I caU take my oath he did, your Hoaour.-Plaintiff re- iterated his demand for counsel, whereupon Mr. Jones-Lloyd said he should be glad to retire from the case, which had been a real bother from fir £ to last, between plaintiff and his wife.—Mr- Ihomas_agam made the offer of £ 20 and costs. Plaintiff at first would not accept it, but Honour advised him to, remarking that he could not possible get more than £ 34 under the whilst he might get nothing.—Mr. Jones-Lloyd said he had advised the plaintiff that that was » very fair offer.—Plaintiff ultimately accepted t-b6 offer, and judgment to that effect was entered.

SERIOUS AFFRAY AT PENTYRCH. At Llantrisant Police-court on Friday (before Mr. Evan John and Mr. Godfrey Clarke) George Morgan, gamekeeper, Wingfield Estate Pentyrch, charged William Griffiths and Edward Griffiths, father and son, with committing a murderous assault on the 19th of September l' t. W. C. Matthews appeared for the prosecution, and 31r, Rhys for the defence—Mr. Matthews, in open stated that on the day in question George Morgan who was accompanied by Police-constable Bowell, was passing along the highway near Penvg^r& Farm, when Edward Griffiths, who had previously had some words with the officer that night, caIIl6 up to them and asked Morgan," Are you a — policeman as well as this man VJ pointing to the officer, and, without any provocation. ° struck Morgan and felled him. He then attacked the policeman. William Griffiths now joined hun, an was in the act of striking Bowen with a large stone as he lay on the ground, but was pi-evented- A free fight then ensued, and a number of roughS joined the defendants, and the officer had tO retreat some hundred yards towards Mr Evans's shop, where Morgan was cut off from the office^ who ran aw ay. Morgan was now penned agaiu^t the wall, and showers of stones were directed him. He fired his revolver for the purpose flightening his aggressors, and then succeeded i** getting into Eva us s house. The defendants re- mained outside until one o'clock in the morning. Ihey were fined C2 and costs each.

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