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__m_- LEAGUE-DIVISION I. Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Sunderland 14- 8.. 0.. 6.. 29- 22 Aston Villa 13.. 9.. 2.. a8.. 16.. 20 Manchester United. 14.. 9.. 3. 2° Bradford City 13.. 8.. 3.. a.. 23.. I5- Notts Forest 15.. 7.. 5.. 3.. 29 22.. 17 Middlesbrough 13.. 6.. 2.. 5.. 22.. 17.. 17 Everton 14.. 7.. 5.. 2.. 19.. 13 ■ '6 Notts County 14.. 5.. 3.. 6.. 15.. >4.. 16 Newcastle United 14.. 5.. 5.. 4-• 21.. 16. 14 Sheffield United 14 j 7 a.. 19.. 16 12 Woolwich Arsenal. 14.- 4.. 6.. 4- 12.. 17.. 12 Bury 14.. 3.. 5.. 6.. ao.. 28.. 12 Blackburn Rovers 14.. 4.. 7.. 3-. 25-. 29.. 11 Liverpool 14.. 5.. 8 1..21..25..11 Oldham Athletic. 13.. 4.. 6.. 3.. 13.. '9- 11 Preston North End. 15.. 3.. 7.. 5. -5- 27. 11 Tottenham Hotspur.. 14.. 4.. 8.. a.. 17.. 23.. 10 Manchester City 14.. 4.. 8.. 2. 19. 26.. 10 Sheffield Wednesday. 13.. 3.. 6.. 7.. J5- 23.. 9 Bristol City 13.. 3.. 9.. 1..10.. 21.. 7 Last Saturday's results- Aston Villa. 5 Middlesbrough o -<Notts Forest.. .Everton 1 *Bradford City 3 Bristol City 1 ^Sunderland 4 Tottenham Hotspur o *Blackburn Rovers. 6 Sheffield Wednesday 1 *ManchesterCtty. a OtdhamAthtetic. o Newcastle United 2 'Woolwich Arsenal 1 "Liverpool 3 Manchester United 2 ♦Bury o Notts County o .Sheffield United. 5 Preston North End. o LEAGUE-DIVISION II. Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Bolton Wanderers 15 8.. 3.. 4. 23.. 19.. 20 Clapton Orient. 13.. 7.. 5.. 17.. 4..19 West Bromwich A. 14.. 6.. 2.. 6.. 24.. 18.. 18 t helsea 12 7.. 2.. 3.. 27.. 8.. 17 Burnley 14.. 6.. 3.. 5 20.. 17.. 17 Hull City 13.. 6.. 3.. 4.. 24.. ib.. 16 Wolverhampton W. 14.. 7.. 5.. 2.. 27.. 19.. 16 Blackpool i2.. 6.. 2.. 4.. 19.. 12.. 16 Derby Co,ity 5.. 4.. -b. -1.- 14 Leicester Fosse. 13.. 7.. 6. o.. 19.. 16.. 14 Fulham 13. 6.. 6.. 1.20.. it).. I -i Glossop 14.. 5.. 6. 3.. 19. 26.. 13 Bradford. 14.. 3.. 7.. 4.. Ig .22.. 10 Stockport County. 13.. 4.. 7.. 2,. 17.. 26.. 10 I Lincoln City 14.. 3. 7. 4 10- 32- 10 Leeds City 13.. 4.. 8.. 1.. 18.. so.. 9 Iluddersfield 4.. 6.. 1.. 14.. 18.. 9 Barnsley 14.. 3.. 8.. 3 19.. 24.. 9 Birmingham.13.. 2. 4..11..22.. 8 Gainsborough 13.. 2.. 7 4. 12.. 26.. 8 Last Saturday's esults- Blackpool 3 Birmingham 1 *G lossop. Huddersfield Town 2 *Chelsea a Hull City o ♦Clapton Orient o West Bromwich A. o *Derby CpuntY 4 Gainsborough o Leeds City 4 "Sh)ckport County o ♦Wolverhampton W. 5 Fulham 1 Burnley 1 *Barnsley o *Leicester Fosse 2 Bradford. o Bolton Wanderers. 3 *Lincoln City .I THE COMBINATION. Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Brymbo Victoria 8.. 7.. 1.. o.. 18 11.. 14 Whitchurch g.. 6.. 2.. 1 30.. 11.- 13 Oswestry iq.. 5.. 3.. a.. 22.. 16.. 12 Flint 9.. 4- 3 2.. 16.. 21.. 10 Chester. Q.. 3.. 4- 2.. 26.. 35.. 8 Bangor 7.. 3.. 3- aT.. 17.. 7 Connah's Quay 7.. 3.. 4.. 0.. 14.. 6 Wrexham 7.. 3.. 4- ° 20.. 12. 6 Saltney 7.. 2.. 4.. 1.. 14.. 13.. 5 Rhyl §.. a.. 3.. o.. 7.. 18.. 4 Denbigh 8.. o.. 7.. 1.. 8.. 41.. 1 Last Saturday's results— ♦Flint 4 Chester 2 Bangor. 4 Dell bigh 3 *BrymboVictoria.a Sattney. « COAST SENIOR LEAGUE. Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Bangor Reserves. 6.. 4.. g.. 0.. 19.. 7.. 8 Llandudno Junction. 5.. 4.. 1.. o.. 13.. 10.. 8 Llanrwst.4.. 3.. 1.. o.. 8.. 4.. 6 Colwyn Bay 5.. 3.. 2.. 0.. 7.. 10.. 6 Llandudno Amateurs. 3.. 2.. 0.. 1.. 6.. 3.. 5 Blaenau Festiniog 6.. 1.. 2.. 3..13..16.. 5 Holyhead 5.. 2.. 3.. 0.. 11.. 8.. 4 Carnarvon United 4.. 1.. 2.. 1..12.. 9.. 3 Llanberis 6.. 1.. 4.. 1.. 17.. 25.. 3 Pwllheli 3.. 0.. 3.. 0.. 4.. n.. 0 Last Saturday's results Llandudno Junction.. 5 *Llanberis 4 COAST JUNIOR LEAGUE. Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Glasinfryn Swifts 6.. 4.. 1.. 1..43.. 11.. 9 Llechid Swifts 5.. 4.. 0.. 1..10.. 6.. 9 Hohhead Reserves. 4.. 4.. o.. o.. 1,5.. 4.. 8 Penmaenmawr 4",2.. o.. 2..13.. 9.. 6 Llanfairiechan 6.. 2.. 2.. 1. 12.. 22.. 5 > 1 landudn0 Junction. 4.. 1.. 2.. 1.. 7.. 7.. 3 Menai Bridge 6.. 1.. 5.. o.. 9.. 20.. 2 Colwyn Bay Celts 4.. 1.. 3.. o. 3.. 10.. 2 Bangor Juniors. 3.. 0.. 2.. I-. 3.. 22.. 1 Llandudno Reserves 3.. 0.. 3.. 0.. 1.. 5.. 0 Last Saturday's results- Holyhead Reserves. 5 ♦Llanf->irfechan 1 Llechid Swifts. 3 Menai Bridge 3 Next Saturday's Fixtures. LEAGUE-DIVISION I— Everton v. Manchester City Manchester United v. Bury jl.1 iddleshrough v. Sunderland Newcastle United v. Bradford City Oldham Athletic v. Liverpool Preston North End v. Aston Villa Bristol City v. Blackburn Rovers Tottenham Hotspur v. Woolwich Arsenal Notts County v. Sheffield United Sheffield Wednesday v. Notts Forest LEAGUE—DIVISION II- Bradford v. Wolverhampton Wanderers Burnley v. Leicester Fosse Leeds City v. Derby County Birmingham v. Glossop Fulham v. Chelsea West Bromwich Albion v. Blackpool Hull City v. t. lapton Orient THE COMBINATION- Whitcnurch v. Bangor Chester v. Brymbo Connah's Quay v. Wrexham Saltney v. Flint COAST AMATEUR CUP-Second Round-Replay Llandndno Amateurs v. Colwyn bay COAST SENIOR LEAGUE- Banger Reserves v. Pwilheli-Hersee Festiniog v. Ltanrwst-Welch Llandudno Junction, v. Llanberis COAST JUNIOR LEAGUE- Glasinfryn v. Cnlwyn Bay Celts-C. J. Thomas Menai Bridge v. Llechid Swifts-Burkey Penmaenmawr v. Holyhead Reserves—Richards Played on the ground of first-named club.

Welsh Amateur Cup. LLANDUDNO AMATEURS v. RHYL. RHYL ROUTED. (By" FIDELIS.") A good crowd turned up at the Council field on Saturday to welcome home their pets after their recent successes. The fare served up, though, was of the good and bad order. When will Llandudno learn to take the game seriously? It does'nt follow that because you have a lead of a few goals you must needs turn the game into a farce. This game would have been a fine oppor- tunity for the front line to practice goal scoring, but instead of this, we saw the de- fence come into the forward line, with the inevitable, result that the whole thing was disjointed. It is also unfair to the specta- tors who pay to see the game. The homesters turned out the eleven which has done so well this season, but Rhyl was an unknown team at least, I was informed by the Secretary that he was unable to give me the names of his team. I must say they do things in a peculiar fashion at Rhyl if the Secretary of a team doesn't know his players' names. The day was an ideal one, and the ground in splen- did condition, a fact which, by the way, was taken note of by Mr. R. D. Richards, the referee, who highly complimented Joe, the groundsman, on his work. The names of the Rhyl eleven were eventually given, but I could not vouch for their accuracy. Llandudno: C. Stallard; B. Morris and J. H. Jones; Jack Brown, T. Johnson and H. Pearson Johnny Williams, Dan Davies, W. Cleeve, R. Davies and Jim Williams. Rhyl: E: Hughes; Collins and Parry; J. Hughes, W. M. Hughes and Thomas Wil- liams, R. Itughes, T. Hughes, Bertie Jones, Norman Prit.chrd. The game started in a rather tame manner, but as the olayers warmed to their work it was evident that the homesters would be the top dog. Jim Williams put in a smart run and landed the ball in front of goal, where Tim drove in for Hughes to save at the expense of a corner, from which Johnny Williams almost opened the score. After Cleeve had headed another corner

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over the bar, Johnny got away and sent in a grand centre, which Cleeve put into the net. The Cormorants were having matters to their own liking, and from another corn- er, which was splendidly placed by Jim Williams, another goal was added. This was rather unfortunate for the visitors, as Bob Davies headed into goal, and with the custodian waiting for the ball to drop, one of the defenders tried to head away, but instead of clearing he placed the ball into the net, well out out of Hughes' reach. The visitors were now given a nice opening, but R. Hughes finished a nice movement by putting yards outside. Pritchard soon after got through, but finished miserably. Johnny Williams again treated us to one of his sprint; but was robbed on the line. The visitors now put in some pretty passing, and play was taken into the home quarter, but T. Hughes, like his colleagues, seemed to have no idea of goal, as he sent miles wide. The home defence now took a ser- ious view of the game, and though the visitors tried hard, to the cries of Play on the backs," they found it was as useless as playing up against a stone wall. The homesters' half backs were also playing a great game, and very soon Jim was away down the wing. After rounding the backs he put in a perfect centre, which was met by Tim, who drove in a rasping shot which Hughes only partly cleared, and Tim slipped in and drove the ball between the custodian's legs into the net. Johnny Williams, who, by the way, was in fine form, treated us to a real tit bit. He smart- ly outwitted the half back by a tricky back heel, and went off on his own, and sent in a dropping shot which completely deceived Hughes, who made no attempt to save, he being evidently under the impression that it was going over. Shots were now rained upon Hughes, but it was not till near half time that Tim converted a beautiful centre from Johnny Williams, thus making the score 5-0 in favour of the homesters. Over the doings of the second half I should like to draw a veil, as the only thing worthy of merit was the grand shot of Johnny Williams, which finished the scor- ing. It is no use trying to play football with about eight forwards. Then, again, why do the half backs try to score from long range instead of feeding their for- wards? It is all very well to say "Well, we were leading by six goals," but you must bear in mind that you are upsetting the combination of the team. As for the visitors they hadn't much combination to start with, and the home defence were easy masters. They had chances enough in all conscience, but faulty shooting was the means of their not scoring, while at times their ipassing would have been a disgrace to a set of ladies playing rounders. The only solace Rhyl had out of the game was the gate, their share of which amounted to about ^5. Final: Llandudno, 6; Rhyl, o.

COAST SENIOR LEAGUE. LLANBERIS v. LLANDUDNO JUNCTION, A FALL OF NINE GOALS. 4BY 11 BLUE SLATE.") Played at Llanberis on Saturday. The teams lined up as follows: Llanberis: Caradoc Jones Bob Lloyd and O. Morris D. Roberts, W. R. Pritchard and D. Jones Buck, H. Lloyd, W. R. Williams, E. Lloyd and W. R. Thomas. Llandudno Junction: J. Davies; W. E. Jones and O. Ellis; R. E. Jones, R. W. Roberts and E. Jones; W. E. Griffith, Lunt, Hughes, J. R .Jones and Sam Parry. Referee, T. Caleb Thomas, Bang ox. The playing pitch was on the heavy side. Llanberis won the toss and started playing with eight men, but soon the three culprits turned up. It was a fast game in the beginning. The first thing of note was a penalty against Llanberis for an alleged trip against one of the half backs. So Llandudno was one up in the first ten minutes. The ball was bobbing in the Llandudno half for a long time, but the Llanberis forwards could'nt score. The centre forward let many chances go abeg- ging. The Llandudno players broke away, and scored an easy goal. Half time, Llandudno Junction, 2; Llanberis, o. Soon after the restart Llandudno scored again, so things looked black for Llanberis, but soon Llanberis got a say and scored through E. H. Hughes. Things were on better turns after this. The Junction goal keeper was playing very well indeed during the last twenty minutes of the game. Soon Buck had an open goal and scored the second point for Llanberis; but soon after this the Junction was one up again, at this time the games was 4-2 in Junction' favour Soon after they were pounding on the Llandudno goal, and Will Caeglas scored through a forest of legs. Immed- iately from the place kick, Llandudno walked the ball through. There were still ten minutes to go, and Llanberis were playing" for all they were worth and they scored, but the goal keeper ought to have saved this one. Llandudno proved the winners by an odd goal in nine. Final:- Junction, 5; Llanberis, 4.

COAST JUNIOR LEAGUE. LLANFAIRFECHAN v. HOLY. HEAD RESERVES. Great interest was taken in the above match, which was played on the Llanfair- fechan ground on Saturday last. Llanfair- fechan, who had a very weak team on the field, played four reserve men, four of the best players being absent through injuries. T. Atherton being badlv hurt at Menai Bridge last Saturday. W. J. Jones, while playing at Liverpool last Wednesday with Bangor Univetsity, dislocated his collar bone. A. Cotton and Dan Jones also being unable to play. Nevertheless, the team did very well, and could not complain of the defeat they sustained. The teams were as follows Llanfairfechan W. Manley, M. Griffiths and Will Jones, D. O. Jones, R. J. Hughes and Bob Roberts, Llew Morris, David Hughes, T. J. Williams, G. O. Jones, and H. W. Hiigl es. Holyhead N. Williams, J. Evans and D. Lewis, R. J. Jones, T. Higham, and O. Williams, H. Brown, J. W. Jones, H. Williams, Moselev Jones, and J. Jones. Re e ee, Mr Welch, Crewe. Llanfiir winning the toss, elected to play lip hill, and kicked oft before a good number of spectators. Straight from the kick off t ey ran right up the field and forced a corner, but nothing came of it. Holyhead then took up the attack, and H. Williams scored a fine goal for the visitors within five minutes of the start, Manley having no earthly chance of saving. They soon again found the net, J. Jones adding No. 2 for the visitors. Play now became very exciting, both ends being visited in turn. Llanfaiifechan were now pressing hard, Dick Jones and Will Jones doing some fine work for the homesters. Soon afterwards David Hughes tried his luck, and with a swift low shot completely beat the Holyhead keeper," this success being greatly cheered by the crowd. Still keeping up the attack they again bombarded the visitor's goal, and little Dick just putting the ball over the post by a couple of inches. Holyhead now had a turn, and during a scrimmage in the Llanfair goal, H. Williams let fly, the ball was just on entering the net out of Manley's reach, when Bob Roberts, just in the ,nick of time, managed to get his boot to the ball and cleared. What a happy release for Llanfair. This fine bit of work being well greeted by the crowd. Llanfair were now having the best of the game, Will ones, Llew Morris, and David Hughes being responsible for some good work. Half-time Holyhead, 2 Llanfair, 1. On resuming Holyhead at once forced a corner, but the shot went wide the mark. Both teams were now playing a lovely game. Will Jones for tha homesters sending in two hard shots which the Holyhead goalkeeper had great difficulty in clearing. The crowd were now going mad with delight, and from a corner kick against Holyhead Llew Morris just headed over the bar. Holyhead now took up the attack, Manley bringing off two great saves in quick succession, and from a scrim- mage in goal Moseley Jones scored for the visitors, the ball going right into the corner of the net. Before long Holyhead were again in front of Manley, and H.- Williams put in No. 4. This aroused the homesters, and they soon set off towards the Holyhead goal, G. O. Jones and T. J. Williams both trying their luck. Following this, Will Jones cleared a good attack by the visitors, and when sending in a swift shot caused much laughter amongst the crowd by kicking a part of his boot away. Manley was soon afterwards called upon and saved a fine shot from Brown. The visitors now forced a corner, and Brown, receiving a pass by H. Williams, drove hard in, when Manley fisted away, but Moseley Jones got his toe to the ball and drove hard right into the net, scoring No. 5 for the visitors. Llan- fair, who were now pressing hard, had the ball well in the Holyhead goal tor several minutes, Dick Jones sending in a beauty which the HolyheaJ goal-keeper just managed to throw behind from a corner kick. Newton Williams cleared, and David Hughes, re- ceiving the ball, drove hard into the net, scoring the last goal of the match for Llan fairfechan. Both teams now strove hard up to the finish, but no further score took place. Holyhead winning by 5 goals to 2. For the homesters Will Jones played a splendid game, and had it not been for him they would have suffered a heavier defeat. Dick Jones, David Hughes and Llew Morris also doing some splendid work. For the visitors Moseley Jones, H. Williams, J. Jones and H. Brown played a grand game, giving every satisfaction to the crowd.

FRIENDLIES. CONWAY CELTS v. PENMAENMAWR. These teams met at Conway on Saturday. The field was wet and only a handful of spectators watched the game. There were three reserves in the PenmaenmawT team, but even then they were able to hold their own. Morris scored the only goal, and after twenty minutes play, the game had to be abandoned, the ball being to blame, and in trying to mend matters, one of the Con- way men burst it. The visitors remained on the ground for twenty minutes more, but seeing no ball forthcoming, and that the referee had left the field, they all followed suit. This serves to show the following of trusting to one ball remaining intact. Final: Penmaenmawr, 1, Con- way, o.

PENMAENMAWR RES. v. GLEN VILLA. These teams met at Penmaenmawr on Saturday, and had the field practically to themselves. It seems the Reserves had it all their own way. Final: __OaA Penmaenmawr, 13; Glen Villa, o.

,-n:L Football Chips. (BY" VIGILANT.") That I have the pleasure this week in awarding the Certificate of Merit to the Llan- dudno Junction Rooks for their performance at Llanberis.

The North Wales Weekly News. Qevtificate of gaerit. 1 hereby declare that the best performance of the week to be that of the Llal- dudno Junction team who defeated the Llanberis S-ttwilotes in a League Match at Llanberis on Saturday, bv 5-4. and amard them my Certificate of Merit. (Signed) VIGILANT. Dec. 2nd, 1910.

That there is no thanks due for this success to those players of the Rooks team who failed to accompany their colleagues. That it makes the performance all the more meritorious. That the Rooks have done some good things and justified their inclusion in the League. That they certainly are not qualifying for the wooden spoon. That I hope that the Management were able to realise a good sum from their Bioscope entertainment at the Town Hall, Conway, on Friday evening. That Llandudno JAmateurs are still un- defeated. That the 'Chers managed to beat Rhyl in the Welsh Amateur Cup-tie at Llandudno by 6-0. That the prophets of Llandudno's downfall on this occasion were once more wrong. That some other wise ones say the drop or check is to be administrated on Saturday by Colwyn Bay at Llandudno. ■- Qr. That it will be well for all the Llandudno supporters to be present in case such a misfortune happens. That funnier things than that have happened and when least possible. That I hope the gate will be a good one and that the elements will be propitious. That it is hoped the Gulls will have a good following of supporters. That the short-necked ones will need all the encouragement that Llandudno got when the Cormorants were at Colwyn. That I saw the game at Carnarvon in the other Welsh Amateur Cup-tie with Llanrwst, and was very disappointed with the display. That the gate was a poor one and the enthusiasts all in favour of the green-jerseyed Canaries. That the Oval was in a boggy state. That I think the management could do something to lessen the clay patches surround- ing the ropes. That a few cinders would be welcome. That Hughie Roberts, of whom the Canaries think a lot was a spectator. That he was not eligible to play on this occasion, having only returned, I understand, from South Wales a few days before. That there was very little of real cup-tie about the encounter. That I liked the display of R. Jones in goal for the Roosters. That two penalties—one each side-were missed. That Dick Jones saved his in a fine manner. That Jones did some smart things as custodian, and they were the features of the Llanrwst display. That Archie and Trevor were capital defenders, the mighty kicks of the former being good, if wild, and the latter's droll manner causing merriment. That the Canaries tried on the rushing tactics, which did not come off. That Walter Jones relies on these bursts for frequent success, and he often pulls it off. That the Roosters at times showed some- thing like form but it was effervescent. That as a cup-tie I never saw a less inter- esting game. That the Canaries and Cormorants are in the next round of W. A.C. That it would be singular if the two clubs were drawn together in the next round. That the two teams meet at Llandudno on Saturday week, in the Welsh Senior Cup.

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Vigilant's Post-Bag. Admirer and Merit" (London).—I thank you your congratulations upon the intro- duction of 'he Certificate of Merit." The idea has caught on. But, dear friend, while football lasts, and though men may write with unbiassed minds, warped intelligence will always ascribe other than true motives to those who are the best judges. That is all in the game, and without criticism you are nowhere. I should not let such re- marks as you tell me of worry you. Of Cynics in the football world .we have myriads. The Cert." is not my invention. It was suggested to me by an admirer of the •' Vigilantisms who is in your little city, and who has been a life long admirer of all that appertains to football in his native town of Llandudno. Again, I thank you. Enquirer (Rhyl).—The last we heard of the whereabouts of our brilliant young journalist, "Vedette," was that he was en- joying himself at the Brussels Exhibition. We miss his services, which were of a superior order. When I hear from him I will give him the deiightful photo you have forwarded. ''Bangorian."— Uncle Lloyd has not left the district of Coaway. He is toll-collector at the Conway Suspension Bridge, and is as game as ever regarding football. I am pleased to tell you Aunty never looked better, and her high spirits are contagious. Uncle still likes a yarn, as of old. 4 Doubtful (Deganwy).-Tom Edwards, 5, Trecastell Mines, Conway, is the address that will find him. 11" y. Cormorant (Llandudno).—Like your- self I trust Carnarvon will not scratch to Llandudno this season in the Welsh Senior Cup-tie, as they did last time. Not only is it unsportsmanlike, but it means the loss of a good gate and capital fare for the Clubs' supporters. From what I under- stand the Canaries are likely to fulfil their engagement, which should prove one of the most interesting of the season. Rooster from Home."—You had better ask the Secretary of the League, Mr. Evan Lloyd Williams, Minafon, Bangor, why it is that the Roosters have so few matches to play this half of the season. It is an arrangement he can best explain. I do not think the Poultry are any less clever this season than they were last. The differ- ence lies in the fact that they have not hitherto had the means of displaying their ability so frequently as was the case last year. » Open Letter. To Tom McCann, Colwyn Bay. Dear Ever-Green Torml- After an absence from the Colwyn Bay enclosure for nine weeks I saw you on Saturday in the fighting arena once more. You were the same well-knit figure of years gone by, though you are possibly a shade plumper. I was gratified to find you dis- playing the same football artistry which made your name when you were more of a chicken than you now are. As you shun vanity and always act in a cool, natural manner, so you have made hosts of friends —not alone amongst your Gull admirers, but wherever League football is played along the Coast. Like little Tommy Buck- land, the crack Bangor centre half of by. gone days, you were always good sports- man enuough to admit when you were pro- perly beaten, and when victory was yours, as it was on scores of occasions, I never saw you with a swelled head. You take things in the true philosophical manner, and you call a spade a spade. I never heard in my long experience anyone give you a bad word for unfair tactics. Your play has always been bright, resolute, and clean. Your judgment is capital and your zeal al- ways lasts to the end of a game. I am sure your inclusion in the game which you love so well this season had an electric influence upon your colleagues. And Tom, whilst we have players of your stamp included in our teams, so long shall we have the best which iii in the game. May you have long life and good health. VIGILANT.

North Wales Coast League. MEETING AT THE JUNCTION. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the North Wales Coast League wa's held at the Station Hotel, Llandudno Junction, on Monday evening. Mr. R. D. Richards, Bangor, presided, and there were also pre- sent Messrs. H. O. Hutchings (Carnar- von), T. F. Evans (Penmaenmawr), D. Roberts (Llandudno Junction), Percy Weekes (Holyhead), J. T. Roberts (Llan- dudno), Tom Thomas and N Rogers Jones (Llanrwst) with the Secretary (Mr. E. Lloyd Williams). WITHDRAWALS FROM THE LEAGUE. A letter was read from Mr. J. A. Hughes, Secretary of the Student's Representative Council of the University College stating that the Council had considered the kind offer of fr. Dargie and the league, and they had decided that under the circumstances they could not see their way to accept it, and must therefore resign from the league. He (the Secretary) had written Mr. Dargie and on behalf of the football club he begged to thank Mr. Dargie and the League for their kind offer. A discussion arose as to the deposit of £3 made by the 'Varisty Club. Mr. T. Thomas asked whether the re- signation was a protest against the ruling of the League Committee. The Chairman replied that there was nothing in the correspondence to show that. There was an amalgamation fee at the University of i2s. 6c. for all games in- cluding football, cricket, tennis, boating, &c., and if there were 200 students at a football match, they all went in free. He considered that a bad principle altogether. A motion was submitted by Mr. Percy Weekes that the League regretted the decision of the Council, accepted the resignation, and return the deposit less the amount due to the League. The Chairman stated that the Representa- tive Council was composed of students from different parts of the Colleges, and some of these knew nothing at all about football or cricket. If two or three members of the staff took an interest in this, there would be nothing like this, because the students changed nearly every year. It was a very rare occurrence to see members of the staff attending any of the matches. Mr. Roberts seconded the proposition, which was carried. The Secretary of the Bangor Juniors foot- ball club wrote withdrawing the team from the second division of the league. I In connection with this, the Holyhead Swifts wrote regretting the resignation, and adding that as they had fulfilled a fixture at Bangor, they considered that they ought to be compensated by the League for their expenses to Bangor. Mr. Weekes now stated that during the progress of the match at Bangor, he heard it from several people that the points gained by Holyhead would be of no avail, as the Juniors were resigning from the League. It was decided to aooept the resignation, and to consider the question of compensa- tion to other clubs at the next meeting. A REFEREE'S EXPLANATION. An explanation was sought from Mr. J. H. Vincent, Llandudno, why he did not officiate at a League match at Penmaen- mawr, and was able to officiate in a friendly match at Llandudno. His explanation was that his knee was injured, and had been undergoing hydropathic treatment. Mr. Vincent went on to state that the Hydro was close to the ground and he had been able to have his knee subjected to hot fomenation just before the match, and this could not possibly have been done at Pen- maenmawr. He might mention that his knee was still bad. It was decided to take no further action in the matter. LATE STARTS. Llandudno were fined 5s. for being 45 minutes late in a League match at Blaenau Festiniog fr. Percy Weekes described it as being ridiculous that a team should be 45 minutes late. The reason given by Llandudno was a poor one. Holyhead' were due at Festin. iog a week on Saturday, and in order to get on the field at the time of the kick-off, they would have to leave Holyhead at 7.40 in the morning, and they were going to do it. (Hear, hear.) DECEMBER REFEREES. The following were appointed referees for the ensuing month:- December 3rd.-Bangor Reserves v. Pwll- heli, R. Hersee, Llandudno; Blaenau Festiniog v. Llanrwst, Welch, Crewe. December 10th.—Blaenau Festiniog v. Holyhead, W. Williams, Deganwy. December 24th.-Blaenau Festiniog v. Coiwwi Bay, R. Hersee, Llandudno; Car- narvon v. Bangor Reserves, A. C. Slater, Llandudno; Llanberis v. Llandudno, E. Ll. Williams, Bangor. December 26th.-Bangor Reserves v. Car- narvon, Yates, Chester; Holyhead v. Blaenau Festiniog, A. C. Slater, Llan- dudno. The question of the Llanrwst v. Colwyn Bay and Pwllheli v. Llanrwst matches was left in the hands of the Secretary to try and arrange matters between the Clubs. fr. C. J. Thomas, Bangor, was appointed referee for both matches. December 3Ist.-Carnarvon v. Holyhead, R. D. Richards, Bangor; Llanrwst v. Llanberis, Shaw; Llandudno v. Bangor Reserves, T. Jones, Holywell. January 2nd.—Colwyn Bay v. Llanrwst, R. D. Richards, Bangor. Second Division. December 3rd.-Glasinfryn v. Colwyn Bay Celts, C. J. Thomas; Menai Bridge v. Llechid, Burkey, Holyhead; Penmaenmawr v. Holyhead Reserves, R. D. Richards. December 10th.—Llandudno Junction Re- serves v. Penmaenmawr, C. J. Thomas. December 17th.—Glasinfryn v. Llandudno Reserves, Burkey, Holyhead; Holyhead Reserves v. Menai Bridge, C. J. Thomas. December 24th.—Llechid Swifts v. Holy- head, R. D. Richards: Penmaerimawr v. Llanfairfechan, Welch, Crewe. December 3Ist.-Colwyn Bay v. Junction Reserves, R. Hersee. A LATE START. Mr. Yates reported that the match Llan- rwst v. Holyhead on November utn. was 12 minutes Late starting, owing to there not being a ball. Mr. Weekes also wrote with regard to this match that it was inadvisable that the referee should be compelled to change with either of the teams. The. Llanrwst representatives said it was very unfortunate and was an unusual circumstance. The matter was allowed to drop. TRANSFERS. The Secretary reported the following transfers: T. Morgan from Llandudno to Llandudno Junction, and C. A. Cooil from Bangor to Llechid Swifts. FINANCIAL. It was reported that there was a sum of £52 odd to the credit of the League, a re- port which was received with gratification by the members.

Church in Wales. AN ELECTION RESOLUTION. A largely attended meeting of Churchmen of the diocese of St. Asaph was held at Chester on Saturday, the Bishop of St. Asaph presiding. Those present included Mr. Ormsby-Core, M.P., Mr L. A. Brodrick, and othor leading laymen. The following reso- lution was carried on the motion of Mr Brodrick, secondedt by Mr T. Williams (Liewesog):- "That this meeting of Churchmen in the diocese of St. Asaph calls upon all Churchmen and other lovers of justice throughout Great Britain to offer their most strenuous resistance to any candidate who would support the policy of Disestablishment and Disendow- ment, which would seriously cripple the work of the Church in Wales by despoiling her of her resources." On Monday evening the Bishop of St. Asaph addressed a meeting of Churchpeople at Wrexham, and spoke very strongly of the proposal to disendow the Church in Wales. Lord Hugh Cecil and Mr. Ormesby Gore also spoke.

Presentation to a Minister. The Rev. R. Morgan Jones, M.A., who has been the pastor of Llanfaiifechan and Pen- maenmawr English Churches for the last ten years, has resigned the united pastorate and removed to Holyi,ead. During his pastorale at Llanfairfechan the communicants have been nearly trebled, and the members have con- tributed liberally towards the maintenance of the ministry. Mr Jones's departure from the Churches was a matter for deep regret, and both Churches have presented him with sub- stantial testimonials, and have expressed a warm wish for his future prosperity in his native county.

What is Brandy? RUTHIN LICENSEE CONVICTED. At Ruthin on Monday, John Lloyd Denton, licensee of the Eagles Inn, Ruthin, was sum- moned at the instance of the Denbigh County Authority with selling brandy not of the nature, substance and quality demanded by the purchaser. Mr W. O. Jones, Ruthin, prosecuted, and Mr A. E. Jones, Denbigh, defended. The evidence showed that on the 13th October, Douglas Griffith, a sub-inspector of the Denbigh County Council, called for some brandy at the defendant's inn, and was sup- plied, the defendant asking is. 3d. for it. Asked whether he had not made a mistake regarding the price, the defendant admitted it. and demanded 2s. 6d. He was then told tkat the sample was taken for analysis, and this was now proved not to be genuine brandy, but a mixture of grain spirit with a more expensive article. For the defence it was argued that the brandy sold to Griffiths was not in any way adulterated, and was a genuine specimen of British brandy. The Bench fined the defendant 10s. 6d. and costs—amounting altogether to £ 3 4s. They, however, abs, Ived Mr Denton from all fraudulent intent, and as a matter of warning urged other publicans to possess themselves of written guarantees from the manufacturers.

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Abergele Sparks. Are your double-expanding General Elec- tion lungs in good working order? If so, then fire away at every street corner with the following guaranteed home-made song WE MEAN TO RULE THE LAND. (Tune Auld Lang Syne.") Britannia rules the waves," my boys- The world you need not tell- But Britons mean to crush the Lords, And rule the Land as well. Chorits:- We mean to rule the Land, my boys- We mean to rule the Land The Lords may go to Jericho, We mean to rule the Land. We've had enough of Lords and Dukes- They've set our souls on fire To them we 1 Jnot be slaves again- We'll aim at something higher. Chorus -We mean to rule the Land, &c. The Liberals must be brave, my boys- Must stand for Truth and Right For Progress and for Freedom's sake, \Vell conquer in the fight. Chorus:-We mean to rule the Land, &c. The Tyrants' day is drawing nigh- Their doom is close ac hand The Lordly snobs must pack and go- We mean to rule the land. Chorus:-We mean to rule the Land, &c. What is the difference between soft-soaping the House of Lords and the House of Lords' softs hopiiig ? < If Ned Llwyd had only known what a beautiful In Memoriam I had composed ready for his departure to the Land of Golden Harps, he would not have called in a doctor and a professioual nurse to assist him to get over his recent illness. But those touching lines of sublime poetry will not be thrown into the fire. With a few alterations they will come in handy for the obsequies of the House of Lords. Do you wish to live long and die happy? If you do, then make your future home some- where in the neighbourhood of Abergele. According to the Regist. ar General's Return, for the {quarter ended September 30th, only twelve deaths occurred within the registration distr ict of Abergele, an area of 30,000 statute acres, with a population of 6,000. Of the twelve deaths registered, six were persons who had atiained the age of 60 and upwards. < A nice, healthy spot tor kicked-out-of-power Lords to end their days in, would'nt it. Bless'em! tt At a recent anniversary of a village Sunday School in Essex, whilst a collection was being made, a little boy of seven years put a bag con- taining two-hundred-and-eighty-five farthings on the plate. Good little boy-very. But I hazard a guess that when that dear little budding Carnegie begins to smoke soothing cigarettes, he will regret his Sunday School days of philanthropic indiscretions. No doubt the boy is the son of a Liberal, other- wise his pa and ma would have prevailed upon him to send his life's savings in farthings to the House of Lords Defence Fund. SEARCHLIGHT.

Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir in America. WALES AND THE WELSH." The Roval Welsh Ladies' Choir who have been touring in America for the past two months, have met with signal success at each town they have visited. At Vancouver a re- ception was given the choir by the Women's Canadian Club, and through the courtesy of Madame Hughes Thomas the choir sang several Welsh selections. Mr J. J. Roberts, President of the Vancouver Cymmrodorion Society, who is a-brother of Mr D. Wynne Roberts, Conway, delivered a most interesting address on -1 Wales and the Welsh." In the course of his remarks, he said that the Welsh were justly proud of their principality, proud of their ancient history, and proud of the mighty deeds of their fore- fathers to maintain their independence. The Welsh name was really a misnomer given to them by the Teutons. Their rightful name was Cymry. The speaker touched on the earlv history of the bards. Wales was noted for the reverence and religious character of its people. As a nation they were of a tempera- ment easily aroused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm by oratorical power and song. He also referred to the sturdy resistance in Wales to the sportirg parson, and said that it was the refusal of a Church of England clergyman to allow a decent burial to a Nonconformist within the consecrated ground that first brought into prominence the present Chan- cellor of the Exchequer, Mr Dd. Lloyd George. The speaker went on to refer to the achieve- ments of Welshmen, and added that Welshmen in Canada were coming to the front. In Manitoba Chief Justice Howell is a Welshman and an enthusiastic one. Among the pioneers and builders of Vancouver you can count them bv the score, the Williamses, the Joneses, the Viarpoles. the Evanses, the Meredith's the Rogers's, the David Spencer's, &c. In Victoria we have a Welshman whose reputation as a surgeon reaches across the Continent in Dr O. M. Jones. In Manaimo we are worthily repre- sented by the Chief Magistrate, Mr Planta. and so through British Columbia, as well as through Canada, you will find the names of those who proudly own little Wales as their birthplace. Wales to-day is sending into Canada her quota of young men and maidens, who, faithful to the teachings received at their mother's knee, will bring honour to the land of their birth. And we, as did our forefathers, will teach our sons and daughters to be loyal to the glorious traditions of our race, to our King and Empire, and loyal to Canada, the land of our adoption. In the evening there was a wonderful climax to the concert given by the Ladies' Choir-a climax which showed, according to the Can- adian papers, how the silver-voiced girls from Wales touched the hearts of hundreds of their kindred who were in the large audience, who enthusiastically joined in the singing of the Welsh National Anthem.

POGUM Workhouse Porter's Uniform. At the meeting of the Holywell Board of Guardians on Friday a letter was read from the workhouse porter asking that he might be supplied with a uniform. In his letter he stated that as he was now he looked no better than an inmate or an ordinary civilian- (laughter), —and a uniform would be of great assistance und protection to him with the class of people he had to deal with." Mrs Batters There is a great deal in what he says. The Chairman Shiny buttons are effective! Mr Petrie: He is a sensible man. On the other hand, a uniform is dangerous to some people. I certainly say our officer ought to have one. It was decided to comply with the request.

I That I was told when at Carnarvon, that the Canaries are going to put a very strong team on for the occasion. That the match should prove a very inter- esting one. That poor Denbigh were once more thrashed on their own ground by Bangor in the Combination. That whatever may be said about the Thrushes they are at least consistent—in losing. That Holyhead Reserves are going strong. That the young Sealarks are, I should think, the strongest eleven in the Second Division. That they managed to beat Llanfairiechan soundly on Saturday at the watering place. That the success of the "Juniors of Holy- head, atones for the disappointing display of the senior Sealarks. That Menai Bridge once again came a cropper at Llan Llechid. Poor Petrels. Truly you are in a severe storm of adversities. That Cup ties have already played severely with several first league matches. That I congratulated Glasinfryn upon their victory at Bangor in a friendly on Saturday. That Colwyn Bay had a rehearsal for next Saturday with the Colwyn Bay Celts, and gave the Juniors a gruelling.