Papurau Newydd Cymru
Chwiliwch 15 miliwn o erthyglau papurau newydd Cymru
30 erthygl ar y dudalen hon
THE TRIUMPH OF SCOTLAND. .
THE TRIUMPH OF SCOTLAND. WALES BEATEN BY SIX POINTS TO THREE. DESPERATE STRUGGLE AT INVERLEITH MAGNIFICENT GAME OF SCOTCH FORWARDS. WINFIELD'S BRILLIANT COAL. HI GETS INJURED AND LEAVES THE FIELD. THE NEW FORMATION FAILS. The lomg-looked-for encounter between Soot and Cymro took place on the famous Inverleith enclosure at Edinburgh 09 Sat- Tirdav. The match had been eagerly an- ticipated, chiefly because of the risk Wales was taking in playing seven forwards against the home eight. General opinion was against the new formation, as it was felt that a virile and dashing Scottish eight were not for a moment to be compared with the feeble and purposeless octette who -were supposed to be doing duty for Eng- land at Swansea last month. There was, however, a large amount of confidence .n the Cymry's backs to pull them through. This was qualified, however, by the knmv- ledge that if the ground at Iirverieit was really "fit," it was because the turf be- neath the heavy coating or straw would be found to be heavy going. In that case the were regarded as likely to get the upper hand and to do as uhey did wiui ■ the South Africans—P^y the rushing game on a sticky turf and prevent the clever Welsh backs getting anywhere near the ball. The eleven Welsh forwards were m iaet looked upon as good as seven Scotch- men, but not quite equal to eight of them, especially when playing at home. At 'he last meeting between the two countries at Cardin in January, 1906, the verdict went in W ales favour by THiiKE HUES TO A PENALTY GOAL, and xoIk said Wales was lucky to win at that. Trew was starved all through, and rarely had a look at the ball, whereas the "new" formation which was played that day also was in no quarter regarded Øö a. success. The record between the two countries .smce the niter nationals were in- stituted, veers to the side of Scotia, for the men of the Thistle have won twelve matches and Wales nine, one being drawn. The whole of the Welsh team arrived on Friday, but the straw was not removed for a practice game owing to the risk there- of, the weather being keen and frosty. This was a pity, as a run together would have done all the men good. Swansea folk were looking eagerly to Trew nnd Owen to maintain the town's great name for sterling Rugby football, and it was generally agreed that if Wales should fail to win the day, it would certainly be ro aft,; the • Abertawe men. The alt«ra- fiorM ttl "the two teams—the substitution-of A* £ «bb fo>: Neill in the Welsh pack, <H!d that of Greig for Munro-were not serionaH- regarded in Walps as likely to hamper each side's chances, although ("writes The Re- corder") the severance of the Mnnro-Simson partnership, which has subsisted in the n- tfmationais of the last two seasons, was feared by the homesters to seriously inter- fere with the combination of the Scotch side. The teajns faced each other as fol- lpws 8C3SNE ON THE GROUND BEFORE THE START. 1 here "was keen interest in the Scottish r-ip '.e l over the encounter, and numerous were the favours worn in the principal thoroughfares. Opinion in Edinburgh etrongly favoured Scotland's chances, but Wales had a large and enthusiastic follow- Xng, who early assembled at Inverleith, bra id .nng the national emblem, and giv- ing g: iat effect to Sospan Fach and kindred melod;«. The ground was in perfect con- dition. although on the previous day there I was 0. suspicion that the match would be off. weather was perfect. At half- part- two there were 7,000 present, and hmvireds were pouring iu. The Welsh con- tingent started a thriliin? rendition of "Ton v Botel" in lively rivalry to the pipers of Dr. ruthrie's Boys' Home. There were no eban^es in either team. twenty-two min- utNl before he advertised time for starting t ere were 15,000 present, considerable ex- ci-, leirt prevailing. Ten minutes later Wales fielded amid great cheering, and the band playing "Men of Harlech. Twenty-two thousand were present when Scotland fielded, at three prompt. Tuvers started for Wales, and Walter nut in a good return, and Wales were penalised, little fround being gained, Winfield returning nelv. Scotland promptly tried a rushing game. Winfield ran acroea the field instead of bursting through. P^ay Testing at the eentre. Another free fell to Scotland, for alleged offside. Evans and Watts headed a.n inspiring Welsh rush, but Scotland re- Eted. Wales had tho pull, but their es were too well marked. Travers, was ked out, but resumed, and then the risking backs got away with a brilliant handling bout. Maddocks all but crossing. A minute later Owen and Trew worked miracles, and Williams Tan for the line p-andly, McGregor holding him down a. yard ..ay. Wales went at it, however, hammer and rongs. Purves mulling the ball before his own goal poets, j the visitors appeared certain scorers, but Sloan brilliantly covered and sent to Winfield, who regained the territory. FIERCELY EXCITING PLAY FOLLOWED. "Frees" fell to Wales twice in succession, owing to Scotland's offside tactics, and it was evident that Scotland's rushing game was not without recklessness. 1 WINFIELD PUT IN A GREAT SAVE when Wales were hard pressed, and the Welsh backs got off, but Williams and Evans held on too long, with a one opening. The Qpatric seven were working heroically '1 against the eight, but had a hard tight of it. 1 Play was waged at mid-field, but the Scot- ttsh forwards dribbled right into the Welsh quarters, amid intense excitement. A scrum was formed a yard from the visiting line, an McGregor, fielding in terrific loose play, dashed right into the teeth of the Welsh goal, being overwhelmed in ^he nick of time, amid the excited shouts of the Scotchmen. The wearers of the thistle went over in a body, but were recalled for offside play. Thanks to Winfield Wales took up the running, and Evans and Dowell j took play bang to the Scotch twenty-five, From here Scotland were penaliseu for off- side again. WINFIELD LANDED A SCPEHE GOAL from the touch-line. The cheers from the Welsh supporters were deafening. and were renewed when Williams and Gabe agam attacked. The defence, however, was des- perate, and Trew twice put in brilliant screw kicks to t,ouch, nullifying rushes of the hom<J "ups," who were teriiblv hard to stop when on the go.- erv hard play in Welsh quarters ensued, ^nd Trew had a mtsty crack on the head in repelling an ugly rush, but pluci-uly re- surned. Scotland continued to press j and secured a free for offside, Sloan took the kick from the toucho-hn-r, | and although it was a magnificent effort if went too high and wide. Scotland contin- ued to pre:i>, excited by the frantic sh -ut,i of the crowd, but the defence of Owen, Trew, Gibhs and Gabe was superb, and the homesters could not get away. Winfield took a penalty kick, the twelfth of the game so far, but failed to find touch, and operations went to mid-field, where tight scrummages were fought out. In the thick of it. as ever, TREW GOT AGAIN INJURED, but once more went at it. and really Wales wanted every man. He booted the leather with so good a purpose in the next minute that Wales were enabled to attack, but not u- allowed to go far, our seven forwards play- ing grandly It W:1S terribly hard work. The backs 0i' either side had now few chances at the ball. but Gibbs was immense- ly useful. erv strenuous war was waged at t.ie centre, and plav was terribly excit- ing- trew got off brilliantly, but Jack Evans missed a splendid opening with Wil- liams available in a grand petition. Plav continued to be more exciting than brilliant, aijd t.iig tackling was of the most deter- min2.d and desperate description. The clip- porters of each side frantically cheered on o,r their favourites. It was evident tint un- less the W elsh seven forwards staved the pace the second half would see the homesters ahead. Trew was very prominent at this juncture, and not only ran brilliantly but juncture, and not only ran brilliantly but tackled his man and always secured the ball. The wind vas rising and falling variably, and no siae gained advantage. Play was again at mid-liold when half-time whistle went, with Wales three points to the good, amid jubilant shouts of the Welsh contin- gent. HALF-TIME SCORE: WALES—ONE PENALTY GOAL, SCOTLAND—NIL. HOW THE PLAY WENT SECOND HALF. j Sivright, started the second half a.inid loud and prolonged snouts of "Scotland," deafen- mg in intensity, and Wales was hard pressed. Indeed the home forwards were not to be denied, a;xl after showing that they now; held decided advantage in the loose, having the benefit of the wind. they heeled quickly and cleverly from the scrums. Right b, fore the Welsh goal-line, a really brilliant movement was started by Greig, and pass- ing all along the line saw w PLiiVES ELUDE MADDGCKS AND SCORE! The scene at this really deserved score, whicn was effected in the extreme corner, was indescribable, and roar after roar of cheers rent the air. Sloan took the kick amid deep silence. The crowd roared again as ths Icatn-er sailed towards the posts, but the wind turned it aside, and the rival sides stood with three points each —a truly exciting position. Nothing i daunted, the Cymry managed to secure j I the ball, and Johnny Williams sprinted j beautifully towards the Scottish line. Then came a sensational incident. Waies were in ?.TiTourafcie position on the Scot- tish side oi the centre line, when a feeble att-ciSfjQhfcfcfc made at pessing by the Welsh centres, and JACK EVANS FUMBLING THE BALL, enables Purges to dribble down an i outpace Ill: cpponent.. The crowd yelled wildly. He was going full speed for the Welsh line, but, overran the bait, and although followed up by McGregor, fatled to hold, and a great chance for Scotland went Leg- ging. The Gaels, however, attacked hotly, The homesters again secured the bali and made a trernendous onslaught on the Welsh line. WtnheJd repulsed taem once with a daring dive two yards from his line, and they went at it again, Waiter being gplen- i didiy brought down bv Williams vhen well in his stride. McGregor made mother ef- fort, and was in brilliant form. A piece of bad luck foil to Waies when W INFIELD, WHO WAS DOING HIS UTMOST to stem the rushing, was hurt. He pluekilv attempted to resume, but it was evident he had had a nasty kick, aud he had to leave the h^Id. Gibbs going full-back, weak- ened his side, which already had all its work cut out. Scotland soon showed their appreciation of the situation by attacking with dashing play, Jack Evans having none the better of .-it with McGregor, hi, was playing the game of ^iis life. The ensuing play was characterised by DESPERATE WORK BY THE WELSH SEVEN against their dashing and stronger oppon- ents. Trew kicked down, and the leather was taken on splendidly by the backs and i forwards, and Simpson fumbling, Owen raced up and shot the ball into touch before any of the home backs could prevent him. Encouraged by the cries of their supporters Wales strove strenuously to notch something tangible, but the weight of the eight Scotch forwards told its tale. Scotland's forwards took the ball at their feet and none could stop that headhng rush until they were a couple of yards Horn the V* elsh line. Trew came to the rescue with a kick to touch weh out of danger. This was all very well but fourteen men against fifteen had a We j order on hand Again and again the; Trust.« attached. Wales were penalised for alleged offside tackling of Walter, but,no- thing resulted, lhen a change came over the spirit of the game. The WTelsh for- wards rushed the ball from the centre to the home twenty-five, where Owen. Watts and Do well cacii had his share of attacking, The defence was tigerish, and the tables were quick!)" turned, tie Scottish forwards rushing the next ecrum and checking all at- tempts to pull them up. They went about a dozen yards before being called back for offside work, much to the crowd's chagrin, Not to be denied, Scotland rushed fir the line in a body. Gibbs effected a. brilliant save right on his line, and a scrummage was formed under the Welsh goal posts. amid the nios-t intense excitement. Twice 1 in successinn the ball went out. McGregor made a magnificent run, outwitting Gabe vtrw^T^heaplv- and Passed back to T WH0 ROMPED OVER under the posts. No goal resulted from an easy posItIon, and although Gibbs made a great effort to save Wales retired beaten. I FSNAL SCORE: SCOTLAND-TWO TRIES. WALES-ONE PENALTY GOAL. ''RECORDER'S" NOTES ON THE MATCH. If to-day's match was to decide the fate of tiie neyv formation then indeed it is doomed. In the first half it appeared for a time as though it was coming off, but it
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- DANYGRAIG V. LLANGENNECH.
DANYGRAIG V. LLANGENNECH. INTERESTING RETURN MATCH AT ST. THOMAS. DANYGRAIG WIN EASILY. GEORGE CROCKER SCORES THREE TRTES. The return match -lAVoen there rivals was down for decision t the St. Thomas Athletic Ground tl""hy afternoon. The weather in the morning was cold, but dry, with appearances of an improvement in temperature later on. In the previous en- counter at Llangennech the homesters were just beaten by a drop goal, an effort which will long be remembered by those who saw it, and certainly one of the finest shots that it, and certainly one of the finest shots that Jack Myles ever accomplished. Llangen- nech have been doing splendidly of late, and it was obvious that the difference be- tween the sides at the close would not be a. great one. W. Thomas went full-back for Danygraig vice Tommy Arnold, who re- stimed his old place in the centre, Ivor John being unable to turn out, as a result of the regrettable accident sustained by him against Neath Abbey. Dai Francis made a welcome reappearance, Guy Sears being omitted. The visiting team was not se- lected until late on Friday. The ams were as follows :— DANYGRAIG.—Back, \V: Thomas: three-quarters, T. Norman, W. Kift, Tommy Arnold, and D. Francis; half-backs, H. and G. Crocker: forwards. J. Myles, D. Price, A. Beaugear, G. Williams, A. R. Ball, W. Camp, J. Ward, and W. Hiddlestone. LLANGENNECH.—Back, A. Young; three-quafters, T. Davies, G. Rees, J. Phil- lips, and R. Harry; halves, D. Thomas and W, Davies; forwards, D. M. Davies, A. Datiesy, Ei Evans, D. Aubrey, W. Girnil, S. Bavws, J. Hiddlestofie, and D. Collier' Referee: Mr. D. H. Davies (Neath.) The teams fielded over half an hour late owing to th late arrival oi the visitors- Llangennech kicked off, and a weak return being made, play settkd down for some time in the centre. The visitors rushed and looked dangerous, but 'Snipe" Crocker turned the ball into touch and Danygraig relieved. The visitors heeled from a scrum- mage and Phillips kicked down, but Thomas, the home custodian, returned with interest to touch. Jack Ward had a shot for a pen- alty goal from halfway, but it fed short, and plav came back t.o the centre. Tommy j Arnold dashed through the centre and, beat- ing several opponents, threw out to his wing, but a homester knocked it on. j Kift^ however, was in attendance, and talc- j ing the ball splendidly scored a pretty try, which Jack Ward iust f: 11ed to convert. On resuming, Arnold again brought off a; corkscrew run and kicked across with ex- cellent judgment; but a visitor marked, and Llangennech came down again. The visit- ors tried passing with success, but Tommy Norman saved, and the centre was the venue cnoe more. The visitors heeled, but it waS no use to then,. the inside Pia-f kicking to Francis, who replied to touch. The home three-quarters got going again, but a for- ward pr.ss spoiled the movement. Kift went, away, but his final transfer went astrav. and IJangenne-ch eased the pressure a little. Half-time was then called. I Half-time Score: Danygraig-l try. Llangennech—N il. J. Myles re-staxted o*peraAions m the sec- ond roodety. and good foc<tw<M-k took play to within clcse proximity of the blangennech line. Then came a lovely round of passing, nearly the whole of the backs handteinig- be- fore Tommy Norman went in with the second unoom verted try. Danygraig for- wards* vere much superior to the visiting' octette, and Alby Ball came cut as rover. P-any^rai^ were com-muilly pressing, and ,t was not for the want of chaaices that tries were not rexistored. A semeoittooiaJ bit of p'ay followed. The homo thrtoouarteirs vrunt off again, but Tom D'avies, a- visiting ccrttre, irtercepted, with a, clear field in front of him. He never looked behind him, but wemt straight or, and after running nearly the full length of the field, grounded the ball with a. lovely try. "Morlals's" pets bucked up after this, and so did Danyg- lT-aig. A scrum was formed near the visit- ing 25. and Arnold buret through prettily, but his itaas wont asrtray, fund Ldaissrenneoh relieved. Damyigraig vvcrrked up a bit, amd George Orooker following up a dribble, out- distanced his opponents, and fell on the ball with a nice try, which ToTrumy Arnold can- verted. Danygraig maintained a hot pres- sure, and Jack Myles just failed to crose. From a sorum, fbowever, George CtFockecr went around the blind side, and dived over the line with the fourth try. Arnold failed to convert. It was a paa.ttve proe-esaion now and Dai Francis. giving to Beaugear, he rushed over with the fifth try, which Arnold converted. Then followed another, George Crocker rushing over with the sixth try, which remained 'neonverted. FI.VA1. SOO'TtP: DAN fGRAIG-2 goals, 4 tries. DL.AN'GFNN'ECH—t try
GOWERTON, V. PENCLAWDD.
GOWERTON, V. PENCLAWDD. Plaved at (Towerton. FINAL SCORE GOWERTON—1 dropped goal 3 tries. PENCLAWDD—Nil. HFJNDY Y. Pantttttxox. Played at Hendy. Sonirere»: S. Davies, W. T. James, Salas James, and W. Williams. FINAL SCORE HENDY—4 tries. P ANTYFFY XON—N il.
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POSTPONED MATCHES, Cardiff v. Neath match is off owing to the frozen state of the ground. Xewport v. Penarth. Bra-miey v. York. Wakefield v. Oldham. Himal-et v. Huddersfield. Kunoorn v. SaMord. Yotrkah-ire v. Chesftnre. Durham v. Lancaster. Cam-bridge University r. Richmond. Stroud v Weston Durham City v. Durham University. Korsha.U v. Ecclee. Westoe v. West Harttepol Paj^nfield Old Boys v. Vale of Leven. Liverpool Old Boys v. Birkenhead Park. Old Merchant Taylors r. Sandhurst. IxmhJou Scottish v. London Welsh.
SWANSEA PAST V. PRIS-ENT.
SWANSEA PAST V. PRIS- ENT. OLD STAGERS DEFEATED. ACCIDENT TO JACK PRESCOTT. One of the most interesting matches ever played on the classic sward of St. Helen s was brought off on Saturday, when teams styled "Past" and "Present" played a match for the benefit of Bob Thomas's mother. The "Past" team contained players who have I some time or other figured in the ranks of the Swansea team, whilst the "Present" team consisted of players who ars now just getting into their stride. The whole of the proceeds are to be handed over to Mrs. Thomas, and it was expected that the at- j tendance would be the largest seen at St. j Helen's this season. In the "Past" team j there were many players who had been in a few historic fights, and su;h names as A. Whapham, W, Bowen, R. Jones, and Hop- Whapham, W. Bowen, R. Jones, and Hop- kin Davies were sufficient to rouse every football enthusiast in Swansea and convince him that it was his duty to turn up and "Honour one of the Old Brigade" on this special occasion. Our contributor, "Pros- pero," dealt extensively with the subject in our issue on Friday; so there is no need for me to go into details again. A telephone message from the field on Saturday aft^r- j noon gave the information that the ground j was in the best of condition and was not in j' the least affected by the frost. One of the chief attractions of the match was the reap- pearance of Dick Jones, who has been out of the field for two seasons owing to an in- jury he received to his foot wnilst assisting Swansea against Newport. This afternoon's match was a little test for him, inasmuch as it was thought if he were able to bear the strain there would be ooine hope of him donning the jersey once more. The "Present play- ers had to give up their colours to the old boys on this occasion, and they themselves had to play in jerseys of another hue. The teams elected were — SWANSEA "PRESENT."—Back, Fred Rees; three-quarters, Lew. Davies, P. Hop- kins, W. Arnold, and J. Bancroft (wing); half-backs, Williams and Toft; forwards, Joseph, Smith, Serine, Hunt, D. J. Thomas, D. Davies, G. Hayward, and W. J. Davies. SWANSEA "PAST."—Back, Ted Thoro-j good; three-quartens, Arthur Whapham, F. j. Gordon, T. Ghegwidden, and Jack Davies (Pontardawe); half-backs, J. Prescott and j Jack Davies; rover, Dick Jones; forwards, W. Bowen, Tom Jackson, W. J. Parker, Livingston Davies, Hopkin Davies, Syd Bsvan, Alf Lewis, W. Grey, and T. Russell. Referee, Dr. Reid, Swansea. The afternoon was a beautifid one, and the sun shone out quite brilliantly. After the Press v. Polioe match on Thursday, 'he Swansea Committee had the ground covered with straw. Had this not been done it would have been doubtful whether the match could have been played on Saturday afternoon as there was sufficient frost on Friday night to render the ground unplayable. When the straw was removed on* Saturday morning the ground in parts woj. then tound to be quite hard, but thanks to the sun's rays it thawed quickly. Prior to the kick-off; the Swan- ■ sea Temperance Band played selections of music, and the collections whioh were made were also handed over to the fund. At three o'clock there were only about 1,500 people present, but they were coming in fast, and there was every prospect of an ii- cellent gate. Before operations were com-1 rnonced the teams underwent the ordeal with Mr. H. A. Chapman, and from other photo-' graphers. A large crowd had gathered! round the pavilion to have a peep at the veterans as they emerged from the struc- ture. Needless. to say, they had quite a rousing reception as they skipped across the field as if they were only in their prime. ¡ Tiriie Was now wearing on and with it the bank was beginning to assume an animated appearance as people began to take up their favourite pCEitions. The committee had se- lected nin-s forwards when deciding upon the veteran side. and of this number W. Bowen and W. Grey stood down. THE GAME ACCIDENT TO MR. JACK PRESCOTT. Joseph started for the present against the sun, before an attendant which had in- creased to about 6,COO, and his side imme- diately went away to the posts where a stop-' page occurred through Jack Prescott being seriously injured, and he had to be carried info the pavilion. A doctor WflS called. This was a misfortune. It was rumoured that ha had' broken his leg. After a short delay the game was resumed and the Past were awarded a free kick which was taken by Dick Jones who found touch well in the Present's half. After the next scrum the old 'nns improved their position and got right to the line where the position after a while was relieved. The Past, however, continued to attack and thev nearly got in after Dick Jones had put them fairly on the attack. Then came a change, for the Pre- sent players took up the work. and "Mum- bles" Davies, after running half the length of the field, SCORED AN UNCONVERTED TRY. On the drop-out the youngsters again at- tacked amid shouts of "Play up WTiap- ham!" on the cheap side. Then Tommy Chegwidden got going and all hut beat -he opposition, with the exception of Fred Rees. who brought him down. The play up to now had caused much merriment amongst the spectators. Play now hovered on the Present side of the haJf-way line- The eld members, however, were playing well, considering they were at a disadvantage bsing one man short. Toft- then got awav 1)11 the Hind side of the scrum, and then s-»me inter-passing was witnessed between him and Bancroft. This did not avail, how-1 ever. for the Past got to the Preserrt-V, line arrain and after some funny incidents Joseph oiclced un and punted to Teddy Thorogood, 'h0 took a oool shot, and with good judg ment DROPPED A SPLENDID GOAL amidst tremendous applause. Teddy seemed ) quite proud of the fact too. On the restart. Williams got. away nioedy from the scrum ;>:1(1 dribbled half the length of the field, ^nd Toft, following up, scored THE SECOND TRY which Serine just failed to convert.. At this stage the horse ambulance was ob- served to be entering the field, and poor Jack Prosoott was about to be removed to the hospital. Dick Jones the next mc-mect got going, and threw to Whapham, who nearly scored. The next miraute Jack Da- vies was observed to have SCORED, AND TEDDY THOROGOOD CONVERTED. The veterans were now three points ahead, and when they restarted they got to the line again, wheire they kept play for same time. Afteir a scrum on the line, Fred Rees punted to Jack Davies, Pontawiawe, and the latter toot a drop for goal, but the ball went wide of the posts, and Fred Rees ra.n it out. Ensuing play went in favour j of the veterans, and Sid Bevan got across the line, but he was called back. Half-time was called with the veterans attacking. Half-time Score. Past.—2 goals (1 dropped). Present.—2 tries. I During the interval the band played "Auld I Lang Syne." On the restart, the old players went off with a bang and got right to the Present line again, where they had a nice I chance of scoring, but Jack Davies slipped when he had a clear course. Then the youngsters worked out and play got to half- wav, where some more funny incSients oc- curred. The Present players indlilged in very little kicking, and the veterans had every enooura.gement,. Once more did they take play to the Present's line and almost scored. Then an exciting incident occurred. The old veteran backs got going, and Jack Davies crossed the line amid much ap- j plause. which died away when it was found that the pass he had received was given about a yard forward- The ansuiruz .1-
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m ! LLANELLY v. ABEitAVON.…
m LLANELLY v. ABEitAVON. MERELY AN EXHIBITION GAME PLAYED. SCARLETS THREATEN TO LEAVE THE FIELD. DISPUTE OCCURS OVER A KICK AT GOAL. This match was played at Aberavon on Saturday. The Llanelly men were much handicapped on account of the fact that three of their best men were in Scotland, so that substitutes had to be found. Hu- bert John was called upon to SH the place of Harvey Thomas. Stagg made his re- appearance in the pack, and W. J. Thomas again turned out, after having been in re- tirement for nearly two seasons. The teams were as follow :— LLANELLY.—-Back, Thomas; three- quarters, Willie Thomas, Griff Rowe, Hu- bert John and Harry Morgan; half-backs, D. Lloyd and D. M. Davies; forwards, D. Walters (capt.), W. Cole, H. Cole, G. Stagg, J. Auckland, Levi Howell, W. J. Thomas, and D. L. Bowen. ABERAVON.— Back, W. J. Rees, three- quarters, Arthur James, Will Thomas, J. Donovan, and R. Richards; halves, Willie Harris and Arthur Jones; forwards, Will Jones, E. Pugh, E. Leyshon, G. Jones, Jim Upton, D. Mainwaring, A. Jones, and W. Gregory. Referee Nir. E. F. Fitt. It was thought that the frost would have prevented the match from being played, but the Aberavon Committee this morning in- spected the ground, and decided that the turf was j>'avable. Aberavon were without their half, Bala Jonefi. who was replaced by AWhur Jones, Taibach. Vickery was also absent from the forwards, and was substi- t.uted by G wyn Jones. Great interest was taken in the game locally, and a large crowd was expected. Llanelly did not ar- rive until 3.20, and immediately on their ar- rival the Scarlets' Committee inspected the ground, and at four o'clock gave the order to their players to strip. There was a splendid crowd present when Aberavon tcok the field nearly an hour late. The Scarlets followed, and were accorded J a good r&opption. It was decided, on ac- count of the state of the ground, to play only an exhibition game. Danny Walters kicked off for Llanelly, and a scrum was formed in the Aberavon 25. Here Willie Harris secured and cleared nicely, and Gre- gory later made a mark, gaining several yards. A "free" to Aberavon increased the advantage, and Morgan Williams put in a very feeble kick to touch for Llanelly. Aberavon then attacked, gaining the LJan- elly line, but WilKe Thomas, the Scarlet left win0', relieved nicely. Aberavon now opened out, and A. Jones, the Aberavon inside half, handed nicely to A. James, the latter cross-kicking to D. M. Davies. who saved nicely. Aberavon put in a hot dribble, and Hubert John put in a hot i tackle. T'be movement was only nipp-ed in the nick of time. Aberavon forwards were having the better of the argument in the scrum, and A. James made a splendid open- ing and licked near the Llanelly line. The Scarlets' custodian failing to field, a smart kk-k into touch by H. John only saved the Scarlets' line. H. Morgan, the Llarielly. right wing, now put in a splendid sprint, and was collared by Willie Harris. Aber- avon mada headway by smart passing, and Willie Thomas, the Aberavon right wing, receiving a smart pass, swerved beautifully past the Llanelly left wing, and diddled the full-back, scoring a splendid try wide out. W. J. Re2s failed to goal from a diffi- cult angle. Some give and take play fol- lowed, and Jim Donovan, from a cross-kick by Willie Harris, was collared close to tl\e line. A scrum was formed right under the Llanelly posts. D. M. Davies relieved splendidly, and Herbert John missed a. beautiful pass after an opening made for him by Griff Rowe, when he had a clear field. Llaaiel'ly now warmed up to the attack, a-iid gave the Avonites a hot t.ime. The ball was sent out nicely several times, and the Scarlet backs handled well, when Jim Dono- van intercepted but lost the ball. Griff Rowe, however, got clear and kicked for goal, but the oval struck the posts, and re- ) bo-undfing before the Abera-voin custodaan oould field it, D. L. Bowen, one oi t.he Scar- let forwards, dashed up and scored a very soft try. D. M. Davies easily converted. Play was at the centre when half-time was called. Half-time Score: Llanelly—1 goal. I Aberavon—1 try. 1\ In the second half Aberavon started opera.- tions and commenced an invasion of their opponents' territory. Arthur Jones, t.he Taibach lad, here made a beautiful opening, and gave out to Willie Harris, who handed to Arthur Jones, but the pass was too high. Jim Donovan a few minutes later was loudly app lauded for. a smart fielding movement right under a bunch of Scarlet forwards. Though the mat-c-h was an exhibition one, the spectators entered into it with great en- i thusiasm, ehe&ring e^ary movement of the i PlGyers. UmdatereoLing play followed, and some exchange Ick'kmg ended in favour of the homesters. Ua&elly -are-re How penaJ- ked for offside tactics, and the homesters gained a liitle advantage. Arthur Jones was next conspicuous for a smart run, and an- otner penalty was given Aberavon, which carried play close to the Llanelly line, j Again were the visitors penalisoo, and Ar- thur Jones shot for goal, but the kick was charged down, and Aberavon lost a lot of ground. The Red and Blacks came away now with a rush, and a cross- kick was sent to Jim Donovan, who fielded nicely and scored a fine trv in the corner which Arthur James easily. converted. It was now Llanelly s turn to attack, and the Scarlet three-quar- ters put in a fine handling bout, but Howel Morgan was collared close to the Avon line. Their turn was bound to come, and W J. Rees, the Aberavon back, being tackied, with the ball. Willie Thomas the Llanelly three-quarter, kicked up the field and out- pacing the Aberavon backs scSred. D. M. Davies attempted to convert. Although the i linesman hesitated a little he eventually hoisted his flag for a goal. The Avonites, however, claimed that it was only a try and restarted in their own twenty-five. Llan- ellv however, persisted that it was a goal, and' after a heated wrangle they prepared to leave the field amidst the hooting and boomg of tha crowd. After consultation, however, between the captains, referee :tnd linesmen, the game was continued, Llanellv being awarded the goal which placed them just two points ahead. FINAL SCORE: LLANELLY—2 goals. ABERAVON—1 goal, 1 try.
.. J PONTARDA WE V. TREORKY.…
PONTARDA WE V. TREORKY. This match was played at Pontardawe on Saturday. At the last match played at Tre- orkv th-> result was a draw. Teams • PONTARDAWE.—Full-back, P. Look- 1 man; three-quarterns, Joe Evans, D Daniels, D. Thomas (Ystalyfeira) a:.nd Phil- lips halves, Lewis ajid Rapsey; forwards, E. Morgan, 1. Evans, A. Williams, W"! Webb, D. Thomas, D. Griffiths, D. Morgan and J. E. Jones. TREORKY.— Full-back, DaJy James; three-quarters, F. Lewis, G. Thomas, G. Bebbe ajid G. Hani halves, G. Williams and G. Jones; forwards, T. Jones, W. Mor- gan, F. S. Gibson, D. Lewis, J. Hatwcod. A. Evans, J. Jones and M. Owen. Referee—Mr. Gabriel, Neath. Morgan started for the visitors, and a weak reply being given, play was camied over the centre, and some hard scrummag- ing ensued. The visiting "ups" g-ot going, but Lockman saved suniartily, and foumct touch neai- the visiting 25, but the visdtotrs from got back to the boime quarters. Short rufch-es aided the home "ups," but the Klhon- ddaites retaliated, G. Griffiths eendiing- out of danger. A brilliant bout of passing was witnessed between the hoane backs, &a.p«ey running finely, a.nd tra.nsiferri-ug to Phillies, who sapped when tfiere was no opposition to l»ass. The visitors Stacked persistently, but good work by Joe Evans, who madte a sp-len-
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. MYNYDDBACH V. MORRISTON.'
MYNYDDBACH V. MORRISTON. .1 be above friendly match was played at Mynyddbac11 before a small, but interested c rowd. Morr'ston were assisted by several of tho Swansea 2nds players, among them fteing Arthur Arnold and W. J. Davies. Ow- ing to several of their regular players be- ing indisposed Mynyddbach played several reserves Morriston kicked off with the sun in thsir eyes, Mynyddbach. immediately assuming the aggressive and a minute from the start had hard linM in not getting a drop goal. Morriston however, though on the ight side, played for all they were worth and "ided by Arthur Arnold attacked strongly and Mynyd-1 only eaved by kicking out cf bounds. Some clinking work by Jim Jones and R. Hughes now followed, which enabled Mynydd to attack again. The Morriston forwards were quite holding their own in thf tight ind th^y had a good share of the game, but their backs lacked scoring power. The home forwards, headed by Evan Jones, dribbled finely to the line, where Dan Mor- gan picking rp in the loose, scored a fine try. Jifu Jones converted. Half-time Score. Mynyddbach-I goal. Morridton—Nil. FINAL SCORE MYNYDDBACH—1 goal Stries. MORRISTON II.—Nil. J. Jones scored two tries, and' J. Rees scored one.
LLANELLY HOSPITAL RANGERS1…
LLANELLY HOSPITAL RANGERS 1 V. LLANDILO. This match was played at Stradey 001 Saturday. The Rangers were disorganised, many of their player* having to go to Abefr- avon. Mr. Hume Roderiok, soil of Mr. Buck- ley Roderick, turned out for the Raingere. The Rangere soared at the outset by Owen following up a flying kick, and ttoue scoring. Morgan converted. Luter-pafiSing between the Rtamgers* baeks ended in Owen scoring another try, which was not converted. A feature of the play up to the presanit wae the tine kicking of T. Morgan. He hae been sleeted aJ5 reserve for the Llanelly team on .^vei'al ocaaions, but has not yet played for the Scarlets. Half-time score: Hospital Rangers—1 goaJ, 1 try. Llamdiio—Nil. The visitors had the best of matters on- the re-start, and Tom Morgan cleared the Rangers' !ine n-icely with a long kick t-o touch. A few miuutes later Thojnefi ecorec' tor the visitors, no goal resulting. FINAL SCORE: HOSPITAL B-ANGBRR-1 goal, 1 try. LL.ANDHX)-Nii.
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. AROUND THE SCHOOLS.
AROUND THE SCHOOLS. FROST INTERFERES WITH THE MATCHES. EXCELLENT GAME BETWEEN INDUS. TRIAL AND BRYNMILL. (BY "THE RAMBLER.") The Recreation Ground was in a bad state this morning, being very hard as a result or the ir-jst and three out of the five matches arranged were not played, indeed it. was un- safe to play at all. but the Industrial match wa^j considered to be an important one ar.d it was decided that the game should be lrtayed. The Hafod and C.H.E. match was brought off. but it was only a friendly en- gagement, the ranks of both sides being filled with outsiders to the regular team. INDUSTRIAL v. BRYNMILL. This wae one of the prettiest games spen uuring this season and it vo-Lild have been better still had It not bten for the dan- gerous state of the groviid. Matters in the first half were very even, both sides attack- ing in turn. The second was a repetition cf the first, but Brynmill pressed for some time soon c-fter the resumption. Industrial, however, woke up and then the game was fought out under the Black and Amber goal posts. In a melee Vanstone. an Indu: trial forward, dropped a very bmart goal and this was the deciding point. Both tides suffered from absentees, Brynmill being without Wyndham Jones and John O'Neill, whilst Braes was a notable absentee from the winning side. Still, however, the Indus- trial proved themselves to be the cleverer side ajid although outweighed in front ,nd behind, got the ball out of the scrummages with surprising regularity and the backs, althougn perhaps not so good ae usual. del. dom failed to utilise to material advantage the chances provided for them by their for- wards. Bennett at left wing three-quarter. was in brilliant form and had he had a little more room to work in would have proved ex- oeedingly dangerous. Locker and Evans at balf played very well together notwithstand- ing the fact that Evacs is a winger. Still, he did very well—but he isn't Brace. On the losing side Glyn Morgan was the star artiste. He too played out of his position, but he adapted himself to inside half cplen- didly. Lewis Thomas at outside half was also in good form. Jarvis was the best of the threequarters. his running and kicking being very strong. As stated Industrial were the cleverer side and fully deserved to win by their four point margin, although it looked at one time as if the precious re- cord was to go. PINAL SCORE. INDUSTRIAL—1 dropped goal. BRYNMILI-Nil. C.H.E. v. HAPOD. This was only a friendly and of course matters were not taken too seriously. Hafod had five or six substitutes in the field and were outweighed in every department. C.H.E. were always on the attack, but they could only get through, twice. Buckland making strong runs and scoring both tries, PINAL SCORE. C.H.E.—2 tries. < HAFOD--Nil.
. LLANELLY SCHOOLBOYS V. SWANSEA…
LLANELLY SCHOOLBOYS V. SWANSEA SCHOOLBOYS. HOMESTERS WIN BY THREE POINTS. This match was played at Stradey on Sat- urday before a fcmali attendance. The visi- tors did a lot of pressing at the outset, having the advantage in tront. The Llan- elly lads rallied after an invasion of their 2s by the Ail Whites and W. Roberta then made a fine run. Misfielding by the Swan- sea backs almost let Llanelly in. Swansea boys continued to have the better of tiC argument in front, being much heavier than the Llanelly eight. To make matters worse one of the homes:.ers did nothing but winging and j'.ever put his weight into the scrum. C^eo. Williams, the Llanelly centre, made a, bril- liant run f<nd completely beat the defence t ard when he bad the line at his mercy x;e slipped and was overtaken before he could pick up. Palmer, the Swansea custodian, waa now getting a lot of work to do, Llao- elly making a hot attack on the line. A fine effort by W. Roberta, the International half, who forced his way through a bunch of Swansea forwards, ended in scoring. TVir> shot for goal failed. Half-time Score. Uaneily Schoolboys—1 try. Swansea Schoolboys Nil. On the. rpstart the Llanelly forwards fol- lowed up so smartly that they prevented a reply and taking the ball at their feet ruched to within a few yards of the line. A couple of scrums were smartly broken up bv the All Wh^e?, but their backs were now being out-classed and could make no headway- Roberts again distinguished him- self by a smart ran, being too smart for his opponents and scoring another try. which wa-s not converted. The visitors again took ud the attack. Beynon was going strongly up the attack. Beynon was going strongly for the line. but was pushed ii_to touch. Swansea eventually forced a, minor. Reeu- win ming, Roberts following up secured posses- sion of the ball by the line, but only a minor resulted. Richards a few moments later scored for Swaneea after a smart run from the 25 No goal resulted. FINAL SCORE LLANELLY" SCHOOLBOYiS—2 tries. FINAL SCORE LLANELLY" SCHOOLBOYS-2 tries. SWANSEA SCHOOLBOYS—1 try.
.'——-ASSOCIATION.
'——- ASSOCIATION. SWANSEA AND DISTRICT SENIOR LEAGUE. MANSELTON v. MORRISTON, Played it the Dingle, MorristoR"; under ideal conditions. Teams MorriBton—GoaL E. Plant; full-backs, W. J. Waters. A, Furneax; halves, W. Joseph J .Th:ssen and A Clement; forwards, W. Howe, H. Millierap, A. Turner. J. E. iawia (captain), A. Harris. Manselton—GoaJ, T. Bennett (captain); frJl-backs, D J. Hopkins. F. Demery; halves T. Harper, E. Williams. E. Taylor; forwards J. Nicholas, Winch, J. Beynon, Harris, and R J. Demery. Referee: Mr. E. Arcbard (Llanelly). Manselton won tho toss and started with the M'.n in their favour. Morriston at once penetrated their opponents territory, but Williams saved the situation. Manselton now put in a pretty bcut of passing which culminated in Beynon putting in a low shct. Plant saved low and his reply was conse- quently feeble and Nicholas experienced no difficulty in placing his side ahead. First blood for Manselton. Soon afterwards the homesters had an opportunity of equalis- ing, having an open goal at their mercy, :'ut fumbling spoilt it. Indifferent play followed Manselton being the greater offenders. The homesters were now awarded a penalty and Fnrneax placed the leather well in Man- selton 's domain, where Turner very neatly equalised. Ivlorriston returned to the at- tack and once again Turner beat Bennett with a. lovely header. Half-time was called with Mc-mston leading by a goal. Half-time Score. Morriston—2 goals. Manselton—1 g0.al. Manselton resumed and Wi'liams placea. th-j ball correctly to Harris, who passed in the nick of time to Winch and the latter with a lovely rising shot, put his side level with Morriston* Thj homesters pressed ana a splendid run by Turner from just over halt way resulted in Lewis doing the need- ful. A well jnerited goal. Not content with this Turner once again came into promin- ence and by fine head work notched the fourth goal. The visitors soon retaliated through^ Nicholas, the result of kick, and when final was called the Mor- ri,t,onians retired victors by four goals to three. wttvtat, srORE. MORRISTON-4 goal, MANSELTON-3 goals. EAST SIDE V. NEATH. FINAL SCORE: EAST SIDE—4 goals. NEATH—1 goal- The scorers for East Side were Williams (4) and Turvey (1).
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HOCKEY. INTERNATIONAL TRIAL—WEST v. NORTH OF ENGLAND. At Cheltejihaan. In the first half the North constantly attacked, bnt being penal- ised L-hoales ohtained and passed to Slade, who scored for the West. Ald-eraon equal- ised for the North, but before the interval Slade added another for the West- Half-time Score. West.—2 goals, North.—1 goal. Aft-er interval North again pressed etrongly, and goal,, were scored through Nicholson and Alderson. FINAL SCORE. TH.-3 goals. WEST.—2 goals. BRYNMILL V. HIGHER GRADE GIRLS FINAL SCOIiE BRYNMILL—5 goals. HIGHER GRADE—Nil. Soorers: J. Isaac (4), and R. Latimer (D-
- SPRINGBOKS' PROFITS.
SPRINGBOKS' PROFITS. ESTIMATED AT SIX THOUSAND POUNDS. (Renter Special Telegram.) Capetown, Saturday.-The profit to the Rugby Beard, as the result of the Spring- boks tour in England is estimated at £ 6,000
"HOUSE COMING DOWN."
"HOUSE COMING DOWN." SWANSEA GENTLEMAN'S EXPERI- ENCE OF JAMAICA EARTHQUAKE. A letter has been received at the Mumbles by the parents of Mr. Dennis Johnston, dated January 14, in which the latter de- scribes his experiences in the terrible Jam- aica earthquake. Mr. Johnston says:—"This afternoon, whilst I was doing my books, there was a tremendous ea-rt-hquake. stxock, that lasted ten seconds. It was so bad that we thought the house was coming down. Up to the present we have heard of no damage being done." This is explained by the circumstance that Mr. Johnston was 60 miles from Kingston, where nearly all the damage was done, at the far western end of the island, and news travelled very slowly with all means of communication dislocated. It would there- fore be some time before MT, Johnston heard of the wreck of Kingston, although his letter is testimony to the severity of the shock. —===
SWANSEA SEAMAN'S FALL DOWN…
SWANSEA SEAMAN'S FALL DOWN HOLD. LYING SERIOUSLY INJURED AT GREENWICH HOSPITAL. A member of the crew of the s.s. Pelaw named Evan Williams, who resides with his wife and family at No. 22, Watkin-street, Swansea, is lying at the Greenwich Sea- men's Hospital, suijering from a compound fracture of the elbow, a badly cut head, and severe bruises on the body, the result of a fall down the hold, whilst the steamer was going down the Thames River on the way to Swansea on Wednesday. Capt. Campion, her skipper, had the roor fellow immediately attended to medically, and communicated with his wife, and after- wards had the sufferer removed to the Greenwich Hospital as stated. The Pelaw, which is a London boat, only shipped Williams the previous Friday at Swansea, and this was his first voyage on her. Williams' condition on Friday was reported to be satisfactory- The Pelaw left Swansea on Saturday for Rochester.
COMING PONTARDAWE ELECTIONS.
COMING PONTARDAWE ELECTIONS. TABOUR MAN AGAINST MR. F. W. GILBERTSON. The Glamorgan County Council election on March 8th is likely to cause much exciite- jnent at Pontardawe, now that the Miners' Federation have decided to finance a Lar hour candidate against Mr. F. W. Gilbert- son, Glynteg, the present member, amd who has been member for the last nine years. The ide-a of rurmi-ng a Labour can- didate against MT. Gilbertsoai has not been well received, the latter being very popu- lar in the district. The proposed Labour candidate. Dis- trict Councillor "Johnny" James, is also well-known at Pontardawe, and a keen con- test is being anticipated. 1h. Gilbertson was re-elected three years ago with a, majority of one, when the Rev. B. D. Davies, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, was his opponent. Mr. Gilbertson, who has been laid up diunng the last three weeks, was mter- viewed by our Pontardawe representative on Thursday, and asked his intention with regard to the forthcoming election. Mr. Gilbertson stated that he would certainly contest the sea.t. DISTRICT COUNCIL CONTESTS: RICH- MONDS IN THE FIELD. There are oeversl ca.ndida.tes at Pomta-r- dawe for seats on the District Council. Tbe weste'iiit members aire Councillors L. W. Francis (Churchman), J. G. Harries, and Thomas Rees. The latter does not in- tend to seek re-election. The following names are mentioned as candidates: Mr. J L. Williams, newsagent, Gwaha House; and Mr. Thomas Evans, Cross Hotel. The TVadles and Labour Council will shortly meet to select theix candidates. For .e Gellyonen Ward, the present councillors, Harry Thomas and D. W. Davies, will seek re-election. TTiere is likely to be a contest at Cil-
MARRIED LADIES.
MARRIED LADIES. My Teoent offer of a free sample of Nurse Powell's Popular Pellets met with such striking success, and enabled so many ladies to prove that they do actually cure all ir- regularities that I have decided to tepeat the cSer. Ladies should write for Free Box enclosing penny stamp for postage. Delay is often dangerous, so write now.- Nurse T. L. Powell, Replingham-road, Wandsworth, London.
PORT TALBOT COUNTY SCHOOL
PORT TALBOT COUNTY SCHOOL ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. MASTER ADVOCATES THE TEACHING OF WELSH. The annual prize distribution of Port Talbot Ootnuty School took place on Fri- day at the Grand Hall, Aberavon, which was prettily decorated with ferns and palms from Margam Abbey,lent by Miss Talbot. A choir of the pupils occupied a raised plat- forni. There was a large audience, over which Mr. Edward Davies, J.P., Port Tal- bot, presided, supported by Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Lipscomb, Margam; Mr. J. M. Smith, J.P. (mayor), Mr. H. J. Stokes, J.P., Mts. Llewellyn, Baglan Ran; Rev. Z. P. Williamson,Margam Mr M. Tennant, J.P., Town Clerk; Mr. W. Barry, head: master; Miss OaJdey, headmistress; and the staff of the school, consisting of Messrs. W. Walton, M.A., D. W. Lewis. S. J. Dade, E. P. Jones, W. James, M. Griffiths, and Misses Bramfitt and Harris. The pro- ceedings opened with part songs by the chow, and violin solos by Miss Evaline Bond. The Headmaster (Mr. Barry), in present- ing his report, said the school was in it6 tenth year. During that time it had been very' snoceseiful, and especially so during the past year. Four pupils had secured honours certificates under the Central Welsh ooard, and one of these, Miss Edith Brooks, had come out first for the oounty and fifth for Wades. (Applause.) She had thus won valuable scholarships, and was now at Cardiff College. (Applause.) Thirteen obtained their senior certificates under the Central Welsh Board, and 11 the junior certificate, and three in the London matricu- lation. The percentage of successes for POIrl Talbot was much higher than for Wallee, the latter being 62 per cent., whilst Talbot were 72 per cent. (Applause.) They had more pupils seeking admission than they had accommodation for, but the County Council proposed to erect a new school, either for the boys or girls. After ten years' experience he believed there were many advajitages in the boys and girls be- ing educated together, and he should be sorry to see them have to be separated. He advocated the urgent need of teaching Welsh in schools. With a knowledge of Welsh it would be easier to acquire Latin or French. (Hear, hear.) Mrs. G. Lipscomb, having been presented with a bouquet by Miss Beryl Bamford, then distributed the prizes. Mrs. Lips- comb was heartily thanked for distributing the prizes. The pupils gave an excellent performance of a short comedy entitled A New Start, the characters being represented by the fol- lowing :—Mr. W. Wrightup (alias Dr. Phil Graves, R.S.V.P., P.T.O.,) a medical stud- etnlt, William Davies; Gregory Spowder (his servant), R. Bray; Major Ailment (a patient), F. Gaen; Miss O'Phee (a patient), Gladys Clement; Thomas Wrotter (an ambitious youth), W. Ivor Davies; Mrs. Langwidge (his aunt), Miss Bramfitt; Mr. Percy Veering (an attorney), Wililiam Jenkins; A Labouring Man, J. A. Ward.
-' GOOD NEWS FOR BRYN.
GOOD NEWS FOR BRYN. MESSRS. BALDWINS, LTD., DISCOVER A GOOD SEAM. On Thursday afternoon Messrs. Baldwin, Ltd., who have been carrying on sinking op-era,taons at Bryn Navigation Oofliery, discovered a seam of coal. It is 4ft. 8in. thick, and is reported of excellent quality.
FOUR DEGREES OF FROST,
FOUR DEGREES OF FROST, BITTER COLD SNAP REVISITS SWANSEA. At Swansiea during Friday ,^rflSght, the thermometer reentered a minfottdin tem- perature of abou t '4 degTetes oi frost, and on Saturday morning it was still freezing, the thermometer in the shade standing at I nearly degrees Fail.
WENT TO GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN.
WENT TO GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN. MAN WHO USED TO PRETEND HE HAD BEEN AT WORK. At Swansea on Saturday Rees wanes, la- bourer, Llanguicke, was charged with de- serting his wife, Gwenllian. Mr. Ed. Han-is represented the wife, o said they were married in 1900, and had two children. Last year her husband was away for five months. On Boxing Day he left again. A fortnight ago she and her sister went to see him at Gwaun-cae-Gnr- wen, where defendant stayed with his mother. He promised to find a home for her, but hadn't done so. She was living with her sister, and had obtained money to feed the children by selling the furniture. Defendant used to go out and return with a blackened face, to pretend he had been at work! i By defandamt: She had received 196s. from him since Boxing Day. Defendant was ordered to pay 106. g week.
PLOUGHING CONTESTS IN GOWER.
PLOUGHING CONTESTS IN GOWER. LIST OF PRIZE-WINNERS AT PABC-LB- BBEOS. The ploughing contests at Paro-le-Breos. J ParkmiU, on Thursday, brought together an encouraging number of competitors and spectators. The biting northerly wind which prevailed was a little mitigated by the bril- liant sun. The surrounding country wore a wintry aspect, a thin coat of snow lying upon the land. The aite of the matches was a fifteen-acre field. lent by Mr. Brockie. I The patrons this year were Admiral Sir Algernon Lyons, G.C.B.. Mian Talbot. Lord ¡ Glantawe, Sir Robert Morris. Bart., Mr. Graham Vivian and Mr. F. A. Morgan. Sir Algernon, who takes a great interest in local agriculture, was this year absent owing to an attack of influenza. Praise is due for the admirable arrangements made by the Com- mittee and Messrs. H. Lloyd, Bishops ton, and George Morris, Gower Inn, Parkmin, who carried out the duties of treasurer and secretary with zeal a.nd ability. The judges were:—Messrs. H. Jones. Lonnon; Lewis Thomas, Oxwich Green; Sutherland. Kil- vrough; W. Puddicombe. Swansea; W. Jones, Kittle Hill; and Porter. Brynmoile. Appended is the list of successful compe- titors Champion Class—1. T. Davies, Llanelly; I) J. Lewis. Penllwynraca; 3. D. J. Owen. Uanon; 4. W. Jones, Bridge Farm. Michael, stone, Cardiff; 6. Evans, Windmillwood. Class 1, open to ploughmen in Grfrsr Union—1 W. Davies, Kittle; 2. W Oleuitnt. Sanotuary; 3. Rees Daviee. VorgMi'a Row Cfiass IL open to ploughmen in Gower Union, who have not previously won a fltst pi'i*e—1, W. Sutton, Southgate; 2 T. Davies Overton; 3, W. Lewis. Lunnon; 4. W. Harry' Overton; 5, 0. Barrington. 6 c £ Morgan, Pit Farm. Class III. open to boys in Gower UnJon- 1. W. Davies, Highway; 2. B. Jones. Groat i it tie. Class IV. (chilled ploughs), open to all comers—1, J. Bees, Oxwich; 2. D. Edwards Tarkmill; 3. G Beynon. Parc-lo-Breos- 4* J. Jones. Llethryd. Hedging competition, open to Gower Union xrjon—1, T- Tucker, Llanrhidian; 2, S' Wil- liams, Peninaen; 3, T. Tucker; 4. W. Bey- non, Southgate. Hedging Competition, open—1. J. James, Dunvant; 2, R. Edwards. Penrioe; 3. H. Tar. vey. Lunnon. Special prizes to drivers and cleanest and neatest teams and turnouts, property of fariaers residing in districts—1 given by Messrs Sheppard and Williams. Union-street, Swaneea), Beynon. Longoaks; 2 (given by Messrs. Bibby), C. Barrington. Hareslade; a. (given by Mr Douglas Davies, Swansea), D. Edwards, Parkmill: 4 (given by Meaart Giles, Phillips and Co.. Swansea), W. Harry Overton: 5 (given by Mr. B. Woollacott, Newton, Mumbles). W. Jones, Mchaoelstons. Cardiff. Special prijfe, silver cap, to the best com- peting ploughman in Gower Union (given hy Mr Wiflrams, jeweller. Castle-street, Rwanda). W. Davies. Kittle. Special prize for the oest agricultural brood mare in foal. D. Jones, Wern Fawr, Killay. A company of eighty afterwards sat to dinner provided by Host Morris at the Gowee t"T1.
THE TRIUMPH OF SCOTLAND. .
didn't. All credit to Wales' valiant seven, I who so strenuously strove to keep Lleir eight lusty opponents at bay. It was not their fault that Wales lost. Scotland won by sterling Rugby football of the very best type. Not only was their typical rushing game played to perfection, but they Toved as good as Wales at three-quarter—the de- partment we so often llatter ourselves we are impregnable iri. In Duncan McGregor Scotland have discovered a jewel, and Wales had lost one. He made Jack Evans look extremely foolish, and Gabe and he Irid the worst ot it with the Welsh Scotch- man and Walter. But really our backs ought to be pitied. When they did have the ball it was sent out in a desperate, straggling fashion,, much as one would ex- pect from an overweighted pack of for- wards, and they were nailed the minute, they had the leather. Owen and Trew had a terrible doing, but had they failed it would' have gone hard with Wales. Indeed the skipper, who must be condoled with OIl Wales' hard luck, put in invaluable defen- sive work repeatedly. His punting and screw-kicking were of the very best value, but the two smacks he received did him no good. Williams was the best of the Welsh three-quarters, both in attach and defence, whilst Maddocks' display was in and out. Gibbs worked terribly to stave off defeat, and his effort in the expiring minute of play deserved a better fat,e. Had the referee ruled it a try, a ,hJ.W would have proved most acceptable to the W elshmen. This goes without saying, per- haps, but reallv Scotland deserveto win. They were a hetter a.ll-round team, with the exception of the full-back and half. But what would have occurred with an eighth Welsh forward doing his whark of the push- ing can be left to the imagination. Win- field up to the time of his retirement was in brilliant form, and as his touch-finding could not have been improved on. his loss was keenly felt. That it made a difference in the final scores one would hardly risk as- serting, but that Wales played desperately hard to equalise, and might have done so with Gibbs assisting, is not too much to assume. Weil, Ireland comes next, and there should be no new formation around on that occasion. Scotland, as already stated, deserved their win. They played for victory, and succeeded. "THE RECORDER."
SWANSEA PAST V. PRIS-ENT.
was in mid-field, and the Present backs :iot going, but Hopkins' pass to Willie Arnold was too high for the latter to take, and the veterans relieved. Then Toft was chased by Tom Jackson, and miskicked the ball, and Gordon picked it up and passed to Jack | Davies, v/ho soored in the corner. Ted Thorogood tcok a splendid kick at goal, and the ball struck the cross-bar and re- bounded into the field of play. On the drop-out, the Present took up the attack, but the passing of the backs, although very; laughable, did not reeult in anything. Serine next secured, and passed to Toft, who ran in after being chased in vain by Ted Thoro- good. Joseph converted. The soore was now 12 points to 11 in favour of the veterans. Sid Bevan restart.ed and the ball only rolled about ten yards. Dick Jones received and made a brilialnt run through his opponents! and threw out well to Jack Davies, who' could not gather the ball. Then Toft pot going, and would have scored had he not I put his foot into touc. h Through the me- dium of Hayward, the Present attacked again, and although repelled for a- while, "Mumbles" Davies eventually scored after he had run a Tittle distance. Hunt failed with the kick. On the drop-out, Parker found touch in the Present's twenty-five, and from a line-out Serine secured and the backs passed nicely, although at their ease. The incidents which followed were particu- larly funnv, and the veterans continued to have the better of them. From a line-out, Tom Jackson secured and scored an uncon- verted try for the veterans. This put the old stagers a point ahead again. Play hav- inz restarted, the fun still continued and Scrme was the centre of much merriment. The gajne was now in midfield and some passing by the veteran backs saw Whapham nearly scoring again. From a scrum the ball came out to the Presents, and Llew. Davies scored a try which Toft converted. The final was then sounded. FINAL SCORE: PRESENT.—2 goals, 3 tries. PAST.—1 convOTted goa?k, 1 dropped, 2 trie3.
.. J PONTARDA WE V. TREORKY.…
did rim, kfrpt the home line intact. Hailf. time was calle-d with no score. Half-time score: PrAxterdawel-INil. Treorky—NM. Edgar Morgan restarted for Pon tarda wo and at the very outset he just failed to score. Afterwards the visitors took play to the Pontardawe end, but Eapsey saved by kicking to touch. Pontardawe continued to press and the referoe had to caution two of the Treorky forwards for rough play. Pcntardawo were on the aggressive when time was called. FINAL SCCiBE • PONTARDAWE-Nil. TREORKY—Nil.