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RUGBY. PONTYPRIDD 4pts., TREORCHY 0. Treorwhy faced Pontypridrl for the first time this season on the Athletic Grounds in a Glamorgan League fixture. The fact that Neither team had previously suffered defeat enhanced the interest. With the exception of F. Hawkins in the forward line, and J. Jenkins at centre three-quarter, the visitors were strongly represented, Treorchy were fairly repre- sentative. Dick Wise opened the game for Tre- orchy. There were numerous infringe- ments on botk sides, and frees were frequent, but hardly- effectual. A Ponty- pridd player made a mark in front of the home goal, but the kick was charged by Spiller, who saved for Treorchy. When near the visitors' goal, Diai Vaughan (Treorohy) attempted to drbp a goal, but failed, and immediately after repeated his effort, to no effect. "Ponty" com- menced a brilliant bout of passing, which was broken by Spiller intercepting. Soon after Tom Thomas dropped a goal for Pontypridd. No score was recorded after the interval, PENYGRAIG 4pts., TREHERBERT 3. Treherbert R.F.C. experienced the hardest possible luck against Penygraig in their third League match at Treher- bert on Saturday last. They were con- tinually on the aggressive during the second half of the game, and it was rather exasperating to the home sup- porters to find their team missing so many easy chances of scoring. 'The home forwards fed their backs quite as often as the Penygraig serummagers, and, despite splendid work by W. Lewis and Joe Davies (the Treherbert half-backs), the third line displayed no cohesive power whatever, and as a, consequence several of the openings were nullified by the weak efforts of the Treherbert three- quarters. Playing with the wind in the first half, Penygraig were slightly superior, but after the interval Treherbert persistently attacked the visitors' citadel, and it was only after several probable tries had been bungled by the backs that Alf. Bird scored a try from a rush by the Treher- bert forwards. This seemed likely to be the only score of the afternoon, and it was only two minutes from time that Dai Davies rather luckily drooped a goal for Penygraig, who thus won by a soli- tary point. The greasy state of the ball made accurate handling difficult. On the day's form Treherbert should have won easily by no less than ten points. Although the home backs were superior to the Penygraig backs, they displayed a certain lack of confidence, which was. their undoing. The pick of the Treher- bert players were Joe Davies, W. Lewis, Bull, W. B. Jones. P.S. Owen, and Bob Jones; whilst Bateman, Stoddart, D. W. Davies? Jenkins, and James were tllostconspwuous for Penygraig.

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ASSOCIATION. TON lgl., PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 1. The visit of Plymouth Argyle, the famous Southern organisation, was worthy of a much better gate than wit- nessed the game on the Ynys. Ton tried a new half in Will Morgan, of Leicester Fosse. The greasy state of the ground and ball did not altogether spoil the game. Pretty combination soon after the start was the order, and the Ton boys joined in it, too. The first half Allman was great, and the way he fed Fyfe on the wing was a great treat. Tommy Davies was in his element, and quite nonplussed the visitors time after time by his unorthodox style of play. A vote of censure must be passed upon him, however, for missing a few of the easiest shots. imaginable. The play of Morgan, of Leicester Fosse, was smart now and again, and it would not be wise to ven- ture an opinion until he has been thoroughly put on his mettle. Fyfe's goal was a beauty, and could" not pos- sibly have been stopped. Sutcliffe, in goal for the visitors, is of ideal build, and has a huge kick. He was not tested so frequently a Percival, who quite sur- passed himself in his play. Some of his saves were simply great, and drew forth the applause they deserved. Taken as a whole, the game was rather tame, and both sides missed numerous opportunities. As usual with exhibition games, there was the lack of that vim which ,o char- acterises League matches. CWMPARC 2gls., CWM ALBIONS 2. At Cwmparc. Rain fell heavily and affected the play and the gate. C'wm were the first to attack, the home defence not settling down immediately. Harry Jones saved well twice, and then Squib Jones came into the picture. He dribbled cleverly and just failed to score, and then Thoman put a terrific shot over the bar. Cwm backs defended well, and Mervyn Jones was,, not a great success at centre forward for Park. Smiles retired injured, and immediately Moore got through for Cwm with a doubtful goal, which was allowed. Cwmnarc were slow waking up, although Jack Hughes and Will Jones worked heroically. The midget Joneies were ever making surprise runs, and at last Squib got his reward, snapping up a miskick- by Garrett and running the ball past Clark into the net. Cwmparc almost deserved to lose, for Cwm were a dashing and methodical lot of young players. But they were without Tommy Reed, their crack marksman, which says a lot. CWMPARC 2gls., CARDIFF CITY 2. The much-talked-of City team came to Cwmparc on Monday, and luckily the rain was" off" it for once, although it tried hard to take up a permanency in the forenoon. There was a moderately good gate (the genus small boy for once not being in evidence, being at lessons) and abundant enthusiasm, the Ramblers especially having tuned up their vocal chords. Play opened at a hot pace, and at first Cardiff looked to be the only dominant power. The minutes went quietly by, but, strangely enough, strong attacks by each side did not materialise, Peake and Dicky Jones having hard lines for their respective sides. Presumably, Andrew's mascot hereabouts barked encourage- ment, for Dicky Jones got on the ball eluded :Mackenzie and 'crossed to M. Jones, who made no mistake. After such an encouraging example, Thoman must needs follow suit with a sustained dribble, and his final shot left White, the City goalie, meditating on the vanity of human wishes. But the second half found Cardiff hob- nobbing with Fortune. The big backs simply kicked and kicked, and Peake shot two characteristic goals. "Dicky" and Squib," sporodically attacking, re- bounded time after time from the big backs' charges, and got dangerous on a few occasions, but all the time M. Jones was apparently tired. The end was a draw, but if Mervyn Jones only had livened up matters in the end! MARDY FOOTBALL. Poor Mardy! Knocked out of two cup competitions in one week. On Thursday, they met Cardiff City on the Darran Lake Grounds Ferndale. in the pre- liminary round of the Welsh Cup, and the Citizens got an exceedingly lucky goal (it is said that it was off-side "') I before the game was five minutes old. This was the only goal scored, and although both sides came near' scoring a few times, the chances were about equal, and a drawn game would have been a fair representation of the day's play. The half-back play on both sides was so good that the ball was never long from mid- field, Emlyn Jones being the most pro- minent; and D. Jones, Mardy's right, back, was undoubtedly the best back on the field; his kicking and tackling quite discounted the riper experience of the, Cardiff backs, and the mmbieness of the youth easily cave him top place. Jenkins was a good partner, and both, although so young, held the City attack in check time and again. Smith, in goal, was rarely tested, but when anything came his way he was as safe as houses." The Mardy wings did not play their usual >:0(;(1 game; both seemed rather "off colour," Poole especially. Summers and Strugnell made frequent openings for their partners which should have been turned to better account. Summers, style of play is a treat to behold—lie evidently uses his brains as well as his feet; Strugnell's display, also, was a fine one, and had he been better partnered the tale might have been different. Lenaghan had the misfortune to collide violently with Ramsay, the City's centre half, with the result that he had to retire for fully a quarter of an hour; Ramsay's elbow came into contact with Lenaghan's nose with such force as to break it—the nose, not the elbow. Lenaghan's nose suffered in the previous match with Cardiff City. On that occa- sion Husbands managed to knock it out of straight," and thus spoil its symmetrical beauty. It's very strange, because poor Jack's nose is not go very prominent. This accident prevented Lenaghan from appearing against Camerton in the Eng- lish Cup-tie on Saturday; his place was taken by the team manager, J. Hill, who proved a worthy substitute; and although the Blues nut up a hard fight (and we know tney can play good and hard football), their progress towards the Crystal Palace was stopped. The Foot- ball Association must be hard up for referees, judging by the ruling of the two gentlemen who controlled Mardy's last two English Cup-ties. The knight of the whistle who officiated at Camerton had decidedly peculiar notions on the offside rule. As surely as the Blues approached the penalty area, just as surely would one or the other be ruled offside. However, it's no use kick- ing against the fates, and Mardy have said" good-hye" to the trip to London for this year. The team, as a whole, gave the, Camertonians an eye-opener, and they could not believe that Bakws was only a lad of twenty; his display was that of a veteran. The homesters had a penalty given against them, and "Bakws drove the ball home with a lightning shot. A penalty was also given against the Mardyites and although the referee gave the homesters two attempts, Smith stopped both shots in first-class style. While the Firsts were busily engaged in Somersetshire, the Reserves enter- tained Caerau in a Junior Cup match—• the replay of the match drawn at Caerau on the previous Saturday. The condi- tions, climatic and ground, were against good football, but the two teams need not have played so erratically as they did. The game, although so erratic, was exciting at times and produced a crop of nine goals-five for Mardy and four for Caerau. The two goalies were both capable custodians, and while the Mardy man made two bad mistakes, he stopped several good shots. The Caerau man (Williams), although beaten five times, could not be blamed for either, as they were all good shots. The scorers for Mardy were Davies (2), Enoch, Jones and Hill; for Caerau, Lewis. Davies, Rey- nolds converted a penalty, and Sam Davies got home from a free kick, which Emrys Thomas managed to touch, but failed to divert the ball from its course. The ubiquitous Billy Light played a good game at right back, but why did he handle the ball in the dreaded area when he might have kicked it away just as easily ? MID-RHONDDA Y.M.C.A. 3gls., PONTYPRIDD Y.M.C.A. 3. The Mid-Rhondda Y.M.C.A. Thursdays played their first League match on Thursday last with Pontypridd Y.M.C.A. at Pontypridd, the result being a draw. The combination of the visitors was good. and they really deserved to win. It is hoped to see the Mid-Rhondda Y.M.C.A. top of the League, and with a Tittle support they will do so, as there are some splendid players in the team. YSTRAD LADS 2gls., PENTRE THURS- DAY JUNIORS 1. Played on the Waun Grounds, Ton, on Thursday, 13th inst. The Thursdays started operations, and E. Hughes get- ting possession,1 scored for them. After this the Lads got away, and S. Owens brought the scores level. The Thursdays had the better of the game throughout. Just on call of time, D. Herbert, the Thursdays' full-back, put through his own goal, thus giving the Lads the victory. MOUNTAIN ASH C.S. 4gls., PORTH, HIGHER GRADE 0. At Mountain Ash on Saturday after- noon. the County School boys defeated Porth Higher Grade boys by four goals to nil, but only after a very hard struggle were the last goals scored. The homesters were older and stronger, and their greater powers of endurance enabled them to score a couple of goals towards the end of the game, whereas the visitors were rather unlucky not to complete their good midfield play by scoring 011 one or two occasions.

I Shots for Goak. What did the Treorchy Premiers lose on Saturday P Their ground recoil (enjoyed for three years) and two points in the Glamorgan League table by let- ting Pontypridd beat them. They will have to work hard to repair this, judging by the spirit of their supporters after the game. There was much to be regretted in the fact that Dai Vaughan on nearly four occasions attempted to drop goals, and thereby dropped" many points, for had he given the ball to the three-quarters, they would certainly have scored two out of the four attempts. It will interest readers to know that Dr. Lowe, Ystrad, is an Irish reserve international. At present he occupies the position of leader.forward for the Treorchy Premiers. It was most disappointing to Treherbert to find themselves defeated by Penygraig on Saturday by a drop goal to a try. Oil the run of the play Treherbert were much superior to their opponents, and one would be right in saying that "the winning team lost." S. W. Bull, the Treherbert full-back, has improved greatly. This player has been criticised for saving his line by taking flying kicks. The risk, however, is smaller in his case because he has had considerable experience in the back lines of Soccer team. The Treherbert forwards played in great form, but the three-quarters were very disappointing. They should acquire more individualism and confidence. Whilst the premier teams were engaged at Treherbert, the Reserves of Treher bert and Penygraig were deciding a League match at Penygraig. The home- sters were victorious by a goal (5 points) to nil. Treherbert Reserves are lacking in enthusiasm. On Saturday, for instance, they took to Penygraisc only about half the" players selected for the match. Now bovs, stick together! A combination of last season's Athletics and Ex-Schoolboys should be able to account for most of the present Junior League teams: so buck up! On the other hand, there is no lack of enthusiasm or support with the Penvr- Kn All Whites. They have not yet .9U a match this season, but they are (eadilv improving, and when they have properly started, other junior Rugby organisations should look out for squalls. On Saturday last, the All Whites visited .Trebanog, and were there robbed of two League points. But are they downhearted ? No Junior Soccerites, please note. Blaen- rhondda A.F.C. have one of the finest teams in the Second Division of the League this season, and if they do not carry off the CUD or medals they will be greatly surprised. They have fresh blood both in the team and on the committee. Aberdare received a trouncing last week from Ton-Pentre. We learn a pro- test is now to be lodged against the cup- holders. 'Twas ever thus. Martin, for Ton, played a. fine worrying game against the 'Darians. Curtis, who scored two goals out of the three, is playing well at present. His second shot was a beauty. A great pity that the state of the weather spoilt the game with Plymouth Argyle. The gate was poor. Percival eclipsed himself on Monday. His play was faultless. He created a great impression upon the Plymouth men. Tommy Davies revelled once more in the game against Plymouth. Tommy knows a trick or three. If you don't believe it. ask the Argyle men. Morgans, of Leicester Fosse, who made his debut on Monday, is smart and tricky. He will be thoroughly tested by-and-bye. 1 -0-

A Supporter s Olub. To the Football Editor. Sir,—I trust you can spare me a little space on behalf of the Ton Soccer Team. A team like this, that has fought its way from obscurity to be champions of pi South Wales for three successive seasons, is surely -worthy of a little support. My idea is to form a "Supporters' Club," conducted, as is the case with similar clubs in regard to funds, fines, &c., and to xist solely for the benefit of the pre- sent team and at the same time the pro- mo'ion of true and manly sport in the ne- The formation of such a ub would create good fellowship am "igst the members, and serve also as a stimulus to the players, and should greatly help the present committee in their work by means of suggestions. I should like to hear what some of your readers think of this idea.-Yours, &c., SPORTSMAN.

HOCKEY. P,) rtli Higher Elementary School achieved a fine victory at Mountain Ash last Saturday afternoon. On this occa- sion they defeated the Mountain Ash Cotmty School girls to the tune of five goa s to nil, whereas last year they suffered defeat by the bare, margin of one goal in three. The visitors played ,goo ,t clean hockey, and were easily superior.

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Porth. The dance at the St. Luke's School- room on Thursday evening last was a signal success; The schoolroom was nicely decorated, and the attendance was large. With deep regret we report the. death of Mr. 'Thomas Lewis Davies, 46, Lewis Terrace, Porth, which took place at his residence on Tuesoay last. Davies, who was only 27 years of age, was employed at the Lady Lewis Colliery as a haulier, and, as briefly reported in our last issue, .was crushed between two full trams on the previous Monday. He was held in high esteem by his numerous friends. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Saturday last for interment at Llethr- ddu Cemetery. The Rev. H. Filmstone, Trehafod, officiated at the house and graveside. The chief mourners were:- Mrs. Annie Davies (widow); Master Dd. Thos. Davies and Miss Gwvneth Davies (son and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Davies. Uymmer (father and mother); Mr. Daniel John Davies and Mr. David Davies, Cymmer (brothers); Mr. and Mrs. Peter Williams, Cymmer (brother- in-law and sister); Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cutter, Trebanog (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. David Ashton and Mr. Thos. Ashton, Porth (brothers-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davies, Trehafod (brother and sister-in-law); Mrs. Jones, Tony- pandy (sister-in-law) Mrs. Catherine Williams (sister-in-law); Mr. Daniel Jones, Treharris (cousin) and Mr. Ephraim Jones, Nythbran. Mr. Samuel Parr addressed the P.S.A. meeting held on Sunday last at the John Pugh Memorial C Hall. There was a very ,fair attendance. Mr. D. Williams recited and Miss S. Wigley rendered a solo.

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TonyrefaSI. On Tuesday night, a well-attended meeting under the auspices of the National Conservative Association was held at Tonyrefail Square. The speaker was Mr. Cole, one of the society's speakers for South Wales, who spoke with some eloquence on Tariff Reform and its advantages. The speaker was frequently questioned during the meeting. Mr. Henry Davies, county mining lec- turer, gave an interesting limelight lec- ture at the Boys' School, Tonyrefail, on Tuesday evening. He emphasised the necessity of ambulance and first-aid know- ledge to those working underground. Mr. Henry Rowlands occupied the chair. A Mining Class will be commenced in Tonyrefail forthwith.

Local Wedding. ('RIFFITII:WILLIA--N,l S. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Parish Church, Ton, on Wednes- day. the 12th inst., the contracting parties being the Rev. Wm. Griffiths, curate of St. Padarn's Welsh Church, London, and Miss Mary Ann Williams, assistant teacher at the Ton Infants' School. The bride, who was charmingly attired in ivory silk voile over silk, with white hat trimmed with plumes and silver buckle and silver cord, carried a beautiful bouquet of white flowers. The brides- maids were Misses Letitia Williams and Peggy Williams (sisters of the bride) and Miss Eilunid Benjamin (niece of the bridegroom). The Misses Williams were prettily dressed in blush pink silk, with mole silk hats, and Miss Benjamin made a pretty picture attired in a white silk dress, with Dutch bonnet to match. Each of the bridesmaids carried handsome bouquets of white and pink flowers. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Canon Lewis, assisted by the Revs. John Griffiths, Llangynwyd (brother of the bridegroom), and E. Richards, Hendy. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. Howell Williams (undertaker), Ystrad. and jlfr. Dan Griffiths, Ton (bro- ther of the bridegroom), acted as best man. After the ceremony, a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of by about thirty guests at the Central Hotel. Pentre, after which the happy pair left Ystrad, with the well-wishes of many friends, en route for Torquay, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's travelling I Ing costume was of Saxe blue, with hat to match, trimmed with large black wings. It should be mentioned that the bride- groom is a native of the Rhondda. ancJ by dint of perseverance and ambition has reached his present worthy position.

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