South Wales Daily News

SATURDAYS LOCAL MATCHES; CARDIFF v SWANSEA. The first meeting for the season between these- teams to(;k place at the St. Helen's Field, Swan- set. The wcather. was dull and ovei-cast, but nevertheless, there was a Jar, attendance of spectators, a special train from Canliit and inter- mediate stations blinking down a formidable contingent. Both teams were about a* strong as the clubs engaged can put in the fleld, as will be seen by a glance at the names below :— POSITIONS. CARDIFF. SWANSEA. Back IT. Morgan W, Bancroft Three-quarter..F. N. Jones Whaphaia Three-quarter..C. ti, Arthur (capt.)D. Gwynn Three-quarter.T. W. Pearson E. Bishop Tiir-e-qu,irter.. AV. Coslett F. Pearca Half-back.ltosser Kvans 1). James Half-back H. M. Iugledew K. James Forward Sid. Nicholls W. Bowen (capt.) Forward D. W. Kvaus T. Williams Forward W. E. O. Williams.. W.iW.'lliauis Forward J. Mahoney J. Meredith Forward W. T. Morgan .J. JSamuei Forward _C. Allen H. Bevan Forward Gilbert Allen II. A. Bowen Forward U. Thomas E. (J11 ivies Heferec, Mr Wiikins. lJanelly. D. W. Evans started the ball for Cardiff, at 3.20. David Gwynn returned, and in response tn a reply from Pearson sent the ball past the half-flag. The Cardiff forwards forced the play to tha vicinity of the Swansea twenty-live, where several scrimmages occurred. ltosser Evans took the bull close in, but Bancroft was on the alert and smartly kicked out to near the centre. Meredith headed a. rush up to Cardiff's 25 flag, but the visitors at once worked back to the centra. Bishop here kicked to touch in the Cardiff 2b, After the iine out a scriiumago was formed in front of the Cardiff eoal. David Gwynn got possession, and passing to Pearfle, the latter ran in and put the ball down behind the post;" Lancrofc convei-te(taw:(I"' loud cheers. Following the kick out Cardiff invaded the Swansea 25, where they were allowed a free kick. D. W. Evans took the kick aud exacted a minor. After the drop out Whajiham brought off a run, but Pearson nicked in, asyl int-r- ceptiiig a pass, kicked to the Swansea goal line, Ban- croft returned to the centre in tine s tyle. Even play followed. Fred Jones and Pearson put in a bit ot pa¡¡sing, the result being that the ball waq taken in to the line. Whapham, however, got a free kick and kicked Krandly up to the centre, whero play was contined for some time. Canary Williams dribbled up Held, but was intercepted lieu the Cardiff 2a by Fred Jones, who turned the ball into touch. Carditf then broke away to the centre. C. Arthur putdng iu a determined tackle nullified some pretty passing on the part of Swansea, and fast even play ensued. Bill Bowen dribbling np gained a lot of ground, but was nailed by Pearson. Meredith ran io within a foot of the line. 1" a otioy saved by a smart dribble, and the ball, thank 5 to him and a clever tackle by Rosser Evans, was taken to the centre. Charley Arthur here jjut off, and put in a brilliant run. He crossed the line, but was pushed out by Bancroft. Swansea in a series of tight scrimmages pushed the visitors well out. Jones dribbled to the centre, where Fred Jones saved pluckily. Borne pretty passing between tbe Swansea three-quarters lost ground, Pearson nailing Pearce exactly at the centre. Here the ball remained fill half- time, when the score read 1 SWANSEA goal CARDIFF •. 1 minor On resuming, fterthe interval, piay was latllY even. Swansea at length sent the ball right up to tne line.. Gwynn kicked over the line. Morgan made a noor re- i urn, which nearly let Swanscain. A scrum was formed by the Cardiff 25 post', and the game became very exciting. Cardiff had hard work to defend their lines. Eventually Bishop punted over and Morgan touched down. After the kicfc out, D. W. Evans passed to Arthur, who. after a short run, gave the ball to Hosser iivans. The last-named made a good splint, and carried the oval to the Stvanseaside of the half-way post, where a series of tight- scrums took place, bwansea in the end gained ground, having the best of the pack. After a throw-ouu Cardiff lushed ahead till D. Gwynn adroitly turned the leather, and stopped the advance. The home team soon rallied, and made a rapid advance amidst cheers. Cardiff had to fall back and a spirited attack was made on their goal. At this juncture, C. Arthur came off with one of his well- Known runs, but Whaplaam getting possession a minute afterwards regainea the lost ground. Soon however, Cardiff had again to act on the feusive. Pearson, out of the scrimmaae, transferred to Coslett, who sprinted effectually, and was not held till he got into the home quarters. Hereabouts the game was hotly congested, Cardiff making every effort to improve their position. When the packs 'L were broken up, Swansea asserted their superiority by sweeping their opponents bak and remoying the pressure. The Cardiff forwards "ow played up well, and soon returned t) the attack, and for a time closely invested the Swansea quarters, but the defense was exceedingly strong. Eventually., by dint of hard play, the bull was got into the ojien, and James unproved on this by skirting the opposing forwards, and getting near the central ground. Bishop landed the ball in his opponents' quarters. Morgan was too slow in returning, and was tackled by Harry Bevan before he 1 could make a second attempt to reply. Swansea had. 'now a good Drospect of scoring. Cardiff, however, tackled in rare style. They failed, however, to pre- vent the hall being worked to within a couple of, yards of their goal line. At last. by a supreme effort, the oval was taken out, and scrums, tight and loise,, occupied the remaining four minutes. FINAL SCORE. SWANSEA 1 converted goal, 2 minors CARDIFF I minor. SWANSEA 2ND v CARDIFF 2ND, The Cardiff and Swansea seeo. d teams met at the Cardiff Anns Park. Despite the cold and inclement weather, there ws an unusually large attendance. Swansea kicked off. Cardiff opened the ball by a successful rush into tlio visitors' quarters where exciting forward play ensued. The Swansea backs, by a series of good passes, relieved, and a run was made to the Cardiff 25, where the home team were forced to touch down. The Swansea territory was then visited, but a splendid dribble enabled them to invade in turn. The visitors nearly managed to score, but a timely run by Bigas brought the ball to the centre, E. Thorogood kicked well, and a couple of *"frees :,gained considerable ground for them, and the drib- l^bling of the forwavas ended in a scrimmage before the,- goal. The ball was eventually kicked over the line, and Cardiff had to touch down in self-defence. For some time the game was confined to .scrimmage. on neutral ground. A dribble. In which Allen fleered, gained ground for Cardiff, but the visitors preponderated in the scrum which followed, .Ud the centra lint) was one more crossed. One of their backs made a clever run, but was collared by Biggs when close to the soal. Cardiff dribbled back to the 25, and a series of very close scrums followed in which the home team managed to make a tittle headway. Swansea triell to get away by dexterous passing, but the tackling T'M too good, and Cardiff rushed the ball to their 25 line. Allen, Riches, and youns Biggs were conspicuous in being" on the ball." A pass from Alien to Jones. who threw it to Crogan, was very serviceable, some ground being gained, But the visitors' forwards replied by a magnitioent rush which euablod them to cross the centre lihe Half-time was called, with the game in this position The score -,vas- SWANSEA 2 minors CARDIFF Nil. J tig cross-country Kicks which opened the secona part of the game ended in a scrum at the end of the centre line. The visitors proceeded to kick the ball I vigorously, and by following; up forced Cardiff to touch down within a minute. For a shorr. time the homo team showed up better, carrying the ball over I ground. Swansea retaliated with splendid dribbling, which Cardiff seemed utterly powerless to stop, and having got near the goal-line, a second time forced their opponents to touch down. Immediately afters wards they obtained a free kick forty yards from goal, but the effort to score miserably failed. The ex- citement was now intense, and shouts as well as hissea were frequent. Play was very fat ami rough, the Swansea men doing a great deal bv iadividual play. For some time the ball remained on the1 home 25 line; when Cardiff broke away, and reached neutral ground, mainly by some very well-judged I kicks by Dau Jones, the cheering was vociferous. Swansea worked their way doriii, however,Hill making an unavailing effort to kick back. Merritt, Riches, and Grogau put in soma good kicks, but the ball was carried with ominous closeness to the heme goal. Once more the visitors gained a minor. This was the prelude to a bigger haul. A minuto later D. Samuels ran iii, and the tirst decisive point was obtained for the visitors. The try was not con- verted. The crowll expressed their feelings on the subjeco with considerable clearness, and Swansea sot little quarter from public comment afterwards. The juauie still continued in the Cardiff 2b. A splendid rush, headed by lIill, carried the biilt across neutral ground. The leather was kicked away, but Rooney returned well. A free-kick followed, however, and the line was re-crossed. Tiie visitors continuing to gain ground, Grogan stopped tha ti<ie for a little by gain ground, Grogan stopped the tide for a little by an excellent run to the end of the centre line. Some oi the best scturns of the day followed, but the visitors I had rather the better of them in the end, and they succeeded eventually in pushing their way to the 25. A long shot landed the ball in touch near the goal line. Matters once more became gruve. Biges collared well, however, the forwards played collared well, however, the forwards played a dashing game, and relief was gained, J A minute later Cardiff had to touch down. The home team then made a last effort to break loose, and rushed the ball to the ceiure. A free kick was got, but nothing was done with it, and time was called with the score as follows :— SWANSEA 1 try, 6 minors. CARDIFF nil. NEATH v CARDIFF HARLEQUINS. This match was pl-iyed at the Harlequins Ground, Penart'n-road, on Saturday in dull mid threatening weather, and in the presence of a small number of spectators. Out of respcc for the mamovy of It. J-. Erskine, an old-tiine prominent, member of the organisation, every man in the l1ùme team appeared in the arena with a band of crape on his left arm. Tiie home skipper opened the ball with a tine kick, which beins smartly followed up brought Tabout I an invasion of the Neath line. Several tight scrimmages were htld in the visitors' 20, the home forwards playing a. splendid game. Eventually the ball was given air, and a pretty bit of parsing was displayed by tho home backs. Nicholls, getting possession from A. Price, galloped in beautifully, but the attempt at goal by Taylor was rendered unsuccessful by the strong wind which blew from the channel. The drop- out brought but momentary relief, tbo 'Quin;; still managing to maintain their superiority, In a few moments another exhibition in the passing line gave Turner possession. He yielded to Price, who in turn transferred to Nicholls, the latter, after a clinking run. aaiu crossing the Neath line, Taylor ficually failing with the place. Again the 'Quins returned to the attack, but this time they were meu by stubborn lesistance. Even play was then witnessed in the visitors' territory, but the visiting pack warmed up to their work, and by degrees drove the invaders across the equatorial line, where a tierce struggle inr supremacy occurred. By dint of long kicking chiefly by Bro?khani and Morris the ball was propelled pe-ilously near to the home > position. Thi- I Neath forwards, led by Dr Pegse, Michael and Anthony brought off several good dribbles, and appeared scorers all over, when the 'Quins, with a magnificent effort, saved by turning the leather into touch. Neath, however, were not to be thwarted in their efforts to score, and were within a nace of scor- ing when Jones unwisely kicked the ball dead. Piay following the drop-out was all in favour of Neath, Brookham attempting to do the trick on several occasions, aud so adding two minors trick on several occasions, aud so adding two minors j to the credit of his side. For a violation of the off-s;de rule. Neath were granted It" free in a favourable position, an ill-judged shot again only adding a minor to the Neath score. Hereafter, until half-time was whisiled, the visitors continued to pen their oppo- nents, but despite their most strenuous efforts, they I were unable to score a try. i HALF-TIME SCORE 'QUINS 2 tries. NEATH 4 minora. NEATH 4 minora. <L I On resuming after the customary mteivai ilualli kicked ofr, but the ball was splendidly returned by Keepings. Fallowing several exchangest he leather land- ed into touch in the Neath 25, after a j-rnart kick by J. Keeping The Neath men worked out of danger, and swept the ball to the centre, where a close tussle was seen. The passing of tha home men again puzzled the visitore, and Nicholls tucked it under his arm, and cleverly contriving to do Igo the opposing; backs he planted it just behind the posts. opposing; backs he planted it just behind the posts. I This time Taylor ha.d no difficulty in negotiating the major point. Piay of the fast and furious order suc- ceeded the re-start from the centre, and for sum-i minutes the all, Was confined to within a few yards of the division line. The \'lslt1!l pack at length broke through their rival", and (headed [ by D. Jones and Anthony, and adtairab.y seconded by Broskham) they made an incursion into the homesters quarters, Superior combination :tIDO])P; the home } o.ck i was instrumental in changing he venue, and Turner (who was playing a champion game at half-back) stained about a twien yards, and then yielded to Nicholls, who was not earthed until he had carried the oval far into Neath territory. Play had now become rather exciting, and both lots of forwards played Krandly. A long kick oi Broskliam's I sent the leather into the hands of M iy, the Quins !rcustodian, who responded, transferring the game to -the centre. Trick then put in a few of his charac- teristic runs, but the collurmg of the Harlequins was I too good for hiin. Smart pa.SSil1g took the bail to the centre, where Morris got possession, ami skirting I the touch-line he was not tackled until he bad gone close iu to the home goal. Erratic passing spoiled the visitors' chance,"s and O'JJrien, Taylor, Jones, and Cullen, talcing the leather on their toes, succeeded in paying unotlier visit to their opponents' side of the lists. Making; the most I of this chance the three-quarters passed with pre. cision, but :t splendid dribole, in which Anthony, 11. Jones, and Heard were conspicuous, sent the ball to the centre. Attain was the oval carried by Nicholls t-ld J, Ke epings to the vicinity of the Neath goal posts, where several tight scrimmages were held. The Cardiff for- wards essayed a dribble, which was nipped in the bud, but only justin the nick of.time. by b. Morris, who neat- Iv turned the leather into touch. From the subsequent scrimmage W. Thomas smartly picked up and chucked to Emery, whose progress was not barred until be had gone far into the home 25. Dull and uninteresting play ensued with no apparent advantage to either side. The shades of night were now fast falling, and it was a matter of impossibility to recojrnise individual play. No side was shortiy announced, leaving tho Quins the victors of an un, usually tame game. FINAL SCORE— I goal, 2 tries m 4 minors. The following were tbe teams:— FOSIIIONS. HARLEQUINS. NEATH. C,. Three-quarter..F. E. Nicholls E. Emery Tiiree-qu,rter..J. Keepings Broskham Three-quarter..W. 11. Keepings ..S. Trick Three-quarter..O. Lewis T. Morris Half-back .K. A. Price W. Thomas Half-back F. Turner A. Cross Forward .J. S. I)r Forward. W. A. Jones J. Michael Forward J. O'Brien II. Evans Forward „ ..If. Roderick R. Jones Forward .11. J. Taylor D. W. Lewis Forward .W. Buse S. Anthony Forward D. James S. Heard Forward E. A. liybart. 1>. Jones Referee—W. M. Douglas (Cardiff F.C.). PENYGKAIO V TKEFOBRST. Played at Treforest, the home team winning, the toL-s and electing to play down the gradient. Soou after the kick-olf the visitors made a spirited attack and played a splendid passing game and drew tiMt blood in the shape of a dropped goal kicked by D. Lloyd, Even play devoid of incident followed, Treforest scoring a touchdown just before the change of sides. The borne team subseqllentlyplayed a capital same, but with the exception of a touchdown for the visitors there was no further scoring on either side, and the same ended in a win for Penygraig, Score PENYGRAIG l goal, I minor. I TitEFOiiEsr I minor. | LLANELLY v NEWPORT. These sturdy exponents of football met each other on Newport ground on Satnrday, and the splendid 0 gate which fronted the ropes. notwithstanding the weather, which was wrstchmi, watebftd every detail of a fine game with evident relish. The teams were as follows — PO ITION. NEWPORT. LLANELLY. Bask T. Kualand D. J. Thomas Three-quarter.T. E. Webb Tom Morcaus Three-quarter..Geo. Thomas D. P. M. Lloyd Three-quarter,.Charlie Thonias I,]. Joliii Three-quarter., 1-1, Davies J. Rowlands Half-back T. Downe G. Griffiths Uaif-back ..H. P. Phillips D. S. Kichards Forward T C. Graham (capt.).T. Jones (capt.) •Forward J. Hannen S. Thomas Forward H.T.Day W.Tliomas Forward T. H. Griffiths „D. J. Daniel Forward T. Fothersiil .If.Evans Forward A. M. Bouchier .1. Da.vies Forward T. Newcombe K. Jones Forward W. Watts J. Martin ivir E. N. Itichards, Swansea, referee. Hannen Kicked off for the local men, and one of,&e Llaneliy three-quarters returned well, and sent the leather into touch in neutral ground. The Newport forwards got the best of the line up, and Charlie Thomas got away with the leather into the visitors' 25. Then he passed to George Thomas, who got further, but was stopped. Tho visitors repelled a deter- mined invasiou, but after pushing the New- port men out to the far side of neu- trkti ground, Downe got possession, ran cleverly ) up, and then handed to his colleague at half, Percy Phillips, who dropped over the line with a try. The place, entrusted to Webh, was a capital kick, but fell short. Following the drop-out, play was for several minutes all in favour of the visitors, who swept the ball over their opponents' line. England was on the alert, and averted a try by promptly touching down. hut the roferee called the leather back to the 25 for a violation of rule Webb got a free kick, which sent operations into the opposite 2b, and here some brilliant loose play ensued, but Llaneliy did best, pushed out, and Morgans getting i, lone; shot at the side, compelled Kneland to touch down. George Thomas tried to pet off with a run from the middle of the field, but was thrown. From out of the scrimmage, Iiannen led a rush, passing to Day, who. still keeping the pace, passed to Bouchier, who tossed (almost in the same motion as the receiving action) to Webb, who got over the line with a second try. Webb was again unsuccessful, a puff of wind taking the ball away in its flight. The Thoma-ses did well in the suc- ceeding play, and England got a round for saving a, rush, dropping through the knees of the cluster on him, and kicking the leather half way up the field. Graham was foremost in the dribble which invaded Llaneliy terri- -or^ l-'Ouchier got possession as the ball was "thrown in by Percy Phillips at the lineup, and threw to Webb, who handed to Charlie Thomas. The last-named misf-ed the pass, but, dribbling past his opponents, got up the leather, and passed to Geo. Thomas. Shaking oil the two or three Llaneliy forwards who tried to stop bim, George Thomas got up on the far side with one of his high-pressure runs. with the third try of the game. Bouchier took the place at an urikickable angle. and did not, of course, succeed, Half-time was called a moment afterwards, with the score reading :— •NEWPORT 3 tries. I LtaNIXLY. 1 minor. The inevitable tr&Y ot ienions was speedily discussed, and the visitors captain recommenced operations. His forwards got up a fine rush just under the graii(I rstand, and for some moments the Newport 25 suffered ^invasion. Geo. Thomas headed the visitor with the Weather under his arm, collaring him from the rear, and England acted with his wonted decision in averting disaster. Play, however, showed a peculiar tendency to settle down in the spot which was the scene of the encounters of the fivst half, and ultimately blaneily pres-red through the Newport defence, and T. J. Danielle got the cyvetcd notch, but Morgans could not convert tbe try into a goal. Llaneliy developed swifter work, and their fast man on the wing gave Geo. Thomas no cud of attention. Graham got down with a tine rush, his men following and taking passes in fine style. The visitors imoroved their tactics and play in the second half, and were evidently inspirited by Daniell's achievement. The centre of the iield received more attention, and became the arena. of fast and loose play. England fell after getting in a saving kick, but soon came to, and got :t cueer as he was assisted up. The visitors showed spirit and dash up to the last, but their men could not get away, although two or three cf them were not to be despised as sprinter". Charlie Thomas dis- tinguished himself by nis address in getting the ball through a cluster, and then following and picking up, working past the backs with it at fuli speed. The back narrowly sa-vell a try. George Thomas was col- lared whilst dodging through a trie, aud passed to Charlie Thomas, who ran a little. and then Percy Phillips made off to within a yard of the line. Eng- land had to savo a determined lush, which he maaaged with more skill than usual. although he missed the catch. The visitors wheeled the scrim. mage, and wanted to bring off a notable dodge, but the crowd backerl the referee in refusing to allow it. The whistle blow at the end of as well contested a ¡ game as the Newport crowd has ever witnessed, with Newport the winners. FINAL SCORE. NEWPORT 3 tries, 1 minor LLANELLY 1 try, 1 minor I LLANI::LLY ,1 try, 1 minor PEN IRE v PEXAUTll. These rivals me. on Penarth ground in threatening weather, but the rain held off. The turf was in capi- tal condition for follower, of the leather. Peuarth loss the toss, and had to play with the wind in their faces. The home team kicked off, and from the first loost play occurred in mid territory. A scrimmage was formed at half-way, ami loose play carried the leather over the Penatth line. where they touch; I down. Matthews restarted the oval, and the b >11 was taken down the field, where Browne, for the home sllle, secured the tirst try. Matthews took the place, but faiied to gain the major point. A splendid kick sent the ball fiyinIY into the home 25, but only to be returned by a fine rush by the for- wards. From a scrimmase in the visitors' 25 tha home teaui securell another point. Play was equal at half- way for a few minutes, but. the home forwards on com- ing through a scrimmage carried the ball far into the visitors' hue. Some amusement W:lS caused at. this point by some very tricky work on the part of the home men, ill which the skipper crossed the line fincl grounded the ball behind the uprights. Matthews again took t.he piacc, but did Hot convert. One of the Pentreites here secured the leather and was on the point of moving oif when he was grounded, and then the home men took it down the tield between their feet, where another minor was exacted. Garrett hereunon secured the leather and added an other try to the score. The visitors put in another Iou" J;iei;: on lestarting, but it was soon carried over the line by Bowles, who a very strong run. Ltwdny took the place, but it again unsuccessful. One of the spectators here asked for ;i "goal kicker," whicu v/as afterwards forthcoming. The visitors now pulled themselves together, and kept their rivals 011 the alert for a little while, Garrett soon making short work of it when he secured the ball. He was, however, grounded before lie became too dangerous, and the Pentreites seeing an oppor- tunity made their opponents touch down. There was some discussion in the home 25 as to a man lying down in the scrim, and the referee eventually blew his whistle for a proper scrum to b3 formed. from this scrimmage Frank Moore again got over the lino, Matthews again taking the place, but it was unsuccessful. On restarting ltowles again crossed the line, and the skipper now took this piace himself, but it was too much of a corner kick, and although a grand attempt it fell short by a few yards. A grand bit of passing here presented iUelf just in front of the line, but the danger was only tem- porarily averted. The visitors here received a;" free," hut it turned out to be to their disadvantage for a little while, as ths ball was sent into their territory. One of the Pentre men soon after secured the leather and ran down the field, only t > be upset by Eilgington, but he again got up, and making off put the ball behind the posts. It was recalled by the referee's whistle. From the 25. the v is o rs' se- cured a ■ "free," but it was again carried over the line bv O'Brien. The place was right in front of the uprights, aud the major point was secured by Howies, this being the first goal kicked. Half-time was now called, the score reading: PENARTH 1 goal, O tries, i minors. PEIM'RE 2 minors. Breathing tune over, a restart Wets made by Matthews, and some ioose play Occurrell in mid-territory, whera sevetal scrimmages took place. Pentre livened up at this juncture, ami took the oval- far into their opponents' 2o, again to be returned. A scrimmage was now formed ill mid territory, where one of the Pentre halves "chucked to his comrade, but the latter was soon grounded. A line dribble here presented itself to the in which Garrett was conspicuous. The ball w-as carried over the line, but was ordered back owing t) a breach of the rules. From a scrummage in the visitors' 25 some neat passing was uisplayed, which resulted event- ually in another try being secured by Moore. Itaclley took the place, but the attempt again faiied. Here the rain, which h ut been threatening all alone, 3,t" lil" showed itself, but this did not interfere with the enthusiasts, who played up as well as ever. Piay was of a very fast character for some time, irom a tight scrimmage at half-way the vis:tors gains I soma advantage by one of their three-au irter caking the b'tll into the home 25, where Brown for the home side made jimseif conspicuous by following up the le leather, which was again taken over the line, and another mi11Dr pilell on to the score. Play became tie- cidedly slow 011 the restart,and remained in the visitors' 2b for some minutes. On ascrituuiagj being formed CUlett secured the oval, and was making ott, when he was caught before lie was too dangerous. From another 01 these scrimmages the skipper agnin secured the leatii-r, and passing to Williams, this player made off in spiendid style, and grounded the ball behind ,Ilu, posts. Moore took the place, but the ball liardlv rose from the ground. The men were now paying almost in obscurity, and tbe players couhl hardly be distiu- tniguished. Another try would certainly have been put on bad not the referee blown his whistle. But, how. ever, another try was afterwards added by Brown. Eiijtington failing to convert. I INAL SCORE. f ENAitTU i goal, 9 tries, 2 minors PKN'i'KS 2 minors The foiinwino were the teams:— POSITIONS. 11 ill IN I Pl,VARTir. 's IV. P. Back .T.Jones AV. p. Edgington Three-Quarter..M. Davies.. It. Garrett (capt.) Three-quarter..K. Davies .Bowles Three-quarter..T. Morgan .Jt.adley Three-quarter.. W. Partitt Williams Ha", f-ba ",1c i?. Ci:aiko Moore ..I.. C. Speav 14. Meara Forward Ciialke Y. Al:tftilews Forward H.Browning A. Williams Forward H. H. Kvans P. O'Brien Forwm-d .C.John- G.Brown Forward T. Lewis J. White Forward L. Williams J. Lawuay Forward W. Abraham P. Jackson RLY IIOVLRS v SJACWIOSH VOVERS.— This game I was played Oil rliepatchof the Ely men in the Sophia Gardens. The home team won, the scoro being Ely ltovciv, 2 goals, I try, 3 minors Mackintosh Hovers, 1 minor. SUL3IAKERS v. BAGHAKERS.—Played at Sophia. Gardens. Sailmakers won by o goals, 3 tries, 7 minors to 1 goal, 6 tries, 2 minors. CHFX v. TALGARTH.—Piaycd at Cefn and resulted in a win for Cefn by 2 goals. 2 trj. and 4 minors to irl. STAR JUNIORS (CARDIFF) v. USKSIDE (NEWPORT).— This match was played ar. Salt-mead and resulted in a win for the latter by 1 try to nil. LI.ANDAFF YARD .TUMORS V. "WHITCHURCH.—Played on the ground of the latter, and after a very rough game ended 111 a wiu for the home team by l goal, 2 trie to nil. CAERPHILLY £ ND XV. v. COGAN 2ND.—Played at Caerphiliy, resulting in a win for the home team by 3 tries to 1 goal. CANTON NATIONAL SCHOOL V. EADNOH-ROAD SCHOOL. Played at Sophia Gardens, Score: Canton, 3 minors Radnor, 6 minors. MAI.NBEE V. CADOXTON-BARRY.-This match was I played on the Maindee Ground, and resulted in a win for the heme team. Scores :-Ilaintlee, 4 tries, 0 minors Cadoxton, 1 minor. LI.CKwmi KOVERS v. BARRY ROVERS.—Played at Barry, and re-uitcd in a wiu for Leckwith Rovers by 4 goals, 2 tries, 2 minors to 1 goal, 1 try. 5 minors. THOMAS TOWN HARLI QUINS V. TROEDYRIIIVV 3RUS. — A match was played between the above teams on the Ttoei'.yrhiw ground. The Quins won by 2 goals (1 disputed) ami 9 minors to X disputed try and 2 minors. Pentre A v. PENARTH A." Played on the' 4rotitid of the former. Result Pentre, 1 try, 4 minors Penarth, 4 minors. SKRTTY A TEAM V. It A VEND ILL JUN i OR,,i. -Play e(i at Sketty. Score Ravenhill, 1 try, 8 minors Sketty, ll11iuor. LLANELLY HARRIERS V. SKEW EN. Played at Skewen, and resulted as follows Harriers, 1 try, 2 minors Slzcw e-a, ltry, 2 minors. CARLTON (SWANSEA) V. NEATH PROPRIETARY SCHOOL.—Played at Swansea. Tile former won by 1 goal and 5 minors to nil. A BE N DA RE V. MERTHYR.—Played at Aberdare Park on Satuiday. Result—Aberdare, I goal, 2 tries, and 2 iiiiiioz s Merthyr. 1 try and I Ili incr. Po.NTAKDUR.Ais v, AMMANFORD.—Played on Satur- day at Ammanford.Score—Pontardulais, 6 oals, 4 tries, and 4 minors Ammanford. I minor. UNITED STARS V. PONTARDULAIS 2ND XV.—Played at Pontardulais. 8coro--rnÏt.ed Stars, 2 goals, 2 tries, and 3 minors; Pontardulais, nil. LLANELLY "A" TEAM V. MELIN ROVERS, NEATH. —On Saturday these two teams met on th,) Stradey Gronnds, Lloitelly. A still contest ended in 0, victory for Llaneliy A by 3 tries and 4 minors to nil. The tries were scored by Arthur Priteliirit (2) and Dan Davies.SLovering made creditable attempts at convert- ing. Mr W, J. Coll-vei- officiated as referee. DYNAS POWIS V. CADO-XTON A.I'hi,, match was played on Saturday before a large number of spectators, and resulted in a wiu for the former by 1 goal, 3 tries, and 6 minors to nil. ROYAL RANGERS, MARDY. V. EXCELSIOR, YSTRAD RHONDD.V.—Played at Ystrad Rhondiia, resulting in a win for the home team br 1 try to nil. RISCA V. PONTYMISTER —Piaysd at Risca, resulting in a win f >r Pontymister by 3 goals to 1. TAIBACH VOLUNTEERS V. ADERAVON.-This match was played on'laibach ground on Saturday before a fair number of spectators. The game was of a rough- and-tumble character, and resulted in a draw iu favour of Aberavon by 3 minors to 1 minor. SECOND HARRIERS V. "WHITE ROSE.—Played on the Newpoi-t Marshes, and ended in a. victory for the Harriers by 3 tries, 6 minors, to 2 tries and 1 minor. CANTON V. CATHAYS STARS,-This match was played at the Recreation Grounds, Cathays, and resulted in a win for Canton by 1 goal and 3 minors to 1 minor. The snectators were very unruiy, and would not give the Canton team fair play. H. Lewis scored for Canton. Teams :-Canton-E. Jones, back H, Lewis, Crabtrce, C, Harding, and J. Arnott, three-quarter backs It. Jones and R. Rooney, half-backs J.Bartletc, J. Dudor J. Yorath, D. Evans, W. Thomas, T. Wail, McMahon, and Ca'lagen. Cathays Stars—J. Walkings, F. Cox, T, I fttcMullen, W. Chrles, T. Oliver, J. Owen, J. Coslett T. Bryant, Emery, Alexander, Smith, Winsor, J. Allen, E. Gardner, and Blackinore. THE SCARLET nOSE V. ST. ANNE'S ROVERS.—The result was a win for the Scarlet Rose by 1 goal and 2 tries to nil. The trygetters were W. Watts, U. Lucas, and N. Powev. The goal was kicked by N. Power. LONGCROSS, JUNIORS V. ALBION STARS —Played at Sophia Gardens, resulting in a draw for the juniors by 3 minors to 1 minor, ADAMSDOWN ROVERS' v. CANTON RED ROSE,— Played at Sophia Gardens, and resulted in a win for the Adamsdown by 1 goal, 1 try,aud 2 minors to 2 tries and 1 minor. The tries were obtained by T. Jakeway and D. Harris, and converted by K Xtidd. T, DAVIDS V. CARDIFF UllilTrD.-Plltyell at Srphia Gardens, and resulted in a win for St. David's by 4 converted goals, 1 drop goal, 4 tries, 3 minors to nil. ST PETER'S v. BLUE STAR —Played at the Barracks Field, and ended in a victory for the St Peter's by 3 trip" 2 minors to 1 trv, 1 minor. BELGP.AVE V. IV F.SLR, YANS. -Played at Sophia Gardens, and resulted in a win for Belgrave by 1 goal and 3 minors to nil. For the Belgrave E. Thomas dropped a splendid g(.)-,i!. I LLANDAFF JUNIORS V. HOATR WINDSOR.-Played on the ground of the latter, and resulted in a draw in favour of tho Roath Windsor by 4 minors to 2. THE RED STARS V. THE RED ROSE.—Played at the East Moors, and resulted in a win for the Stars by 2 gonls. 1 try to nil. CARDIFF RANGERS 2ND v. CANTON A.-Played at the Sophia Gardens, and resulted in a win for the Rangers by 2 tries and 3 minors to 1 try and 1 minor. LONGCROSS JUNIORS V. TALBOT STARS.—Played at Sophia. Gardens, resulting in a draw for Longcross by 3 minora to 1 minor. CRITERION V. PLASTURTON ROVERS —Played, at -Sophia Gardens, resulting in a win for Criterion by 3 tries and 6 minors to nil. CARDIFF STAR V. LLANDAFF A.—Played at Sophia Gardens, and resulting in a win for the Cardiff Star by 2 tries and 8 minors to 1 try. CLYDE ROVERS V. ADAMSDOWN CRUSADERS. — Played at the Moors, resulting in a win for the Clyde. Rovers by 3 tries !i,!)(: 6 minors to 1 minor. CLYDE ROVERS" A" V. ROATH WINDSOR 2ND.— Played at the Moors, resulting in a win for the Rovers by 1 try and 4 minors to I minor. COGAN 2ND V. CAERPHILLY 2ND.—Played at Caer- philly, resulting in a win for Caerphilly, by three tries to one 1)11.1. ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL 2ND V. ST. DAVID'S SCHOOL.— Played at the East Moors, and resulted in a draw in favour of St. Paul's by 1 goal, 2 trie. and 11 minors to 1 goal, 2 tries, and 6 minors. ALPINE RANGERS v. MOORS UNITED.—Ended in a win for the former by 1 goal, 3 minors to 1 try and 2 minors. WESLKYANS v. BELGRAVE.—Played at the Sophia Gardens, and resulteù in a draw in favour of Belgrave. ROVERS Y. MAINDY.— Piayed at the Barracks Field, and reulted ill win for Splott by 1 try and 7 minors to 2 mill or, The try was got by Griffin. ST. DAVIO'S SCHOOL v. ST. PAULS SCHOOL —Piayed at the East Moors, and ended in an easy win for St, David's by 3 goals, 1 try, and 7 miuors to 2 tries ar.d 5 minors. RADNOR ROAD v. CANTON NATIONALS.—Played at Sophia Gardens, and resulted in an easy win for the former by 1 goal, 2 tries, 5 minors to n 1. MGCRS UNITlm 2ND v. WlIln ROSE —Played Rt Roath Park. resulting in a Will for the United by 1 try 4 minors to 3 minors. CANTON 2ND V. CARDIFF RANGERS 2ND.—Piayed at Sophia Gardens, resulting in a draw in favour of Canton by 1 try. 2 minors to 2 disputed tries, 1 minor. CATHAYS STARS (2nd) V. MAINDY JUNIORS.—Played at the Recreation Grounds, Cathays, resulting iu a. win for Cathays by 1 goal, 9 minors to nil. THE .ALBIONS v. THE NEVILLES.—Played at the Sophia Gardens Fjld, allå ended in a wia for the for- Iller by 2 goals, 5 tries, 2 minors to ni. HOWARD GARDENS RANGERS V. BLUE ANCHOR.— Played at the Sophi Gardens, and ended in a uetory for ths fatter by 1 goal, scored by J. A. Jenkins and 1 try, scored by W. N. Bates. lio.viH STAR JUNIORS V, ADAMSDOWN ROVERS.— 1 try, scored hy W. N. Bates. lio.viH STAR JUNIORS V, ADAMSDOWN ROVERS.— Playe-i at Sophia Gardens Park, and resulted in a win fer the Roath Star Juuiors by 1 disputed goal, 1 dis- puted try and 7 minors to G minors. CATHAYS RANGERS v. PEWG^AIG A.—Played on the ground of the latter in the presence of a large nuiuoer of persons. The weather was unfavourable. The game was splendidly coniest'-d throughout, and it wu. very fast and exciting. Tha Penygraig forwards rather excelled, but the visitors were stronger behind The game ended in a draw in favour of I'enygraig by 2 minors t o nil. ST. MARY S HALL v. I:ICHMOND-ROAD JUNIORS.— Played at Sophia Gardens, resulting in u. Witl fut S. Mary's Hall by goal and 1 try to 2 tries. C. Ko.ss ¡ and A. J onus scored for Si. Mary's Hall, and the goal was kicked bv T. G. Mem. CARDIFF STAR A" TEAM V. TYNE SIDE.—Played at the Sophia Gardens, resulting in a win for the Star by 1 goal, 5 trie-, am! 9 minors to 1 minor. CHRIST COLLEGE, BRECON v HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL.—Playc-d at Brecon, on a slippery field. Result: College, 3 ;oa,18, 3 trie- and 3 minors Cathedral :-<c11001, 1 mill or. In the first half W.L. Thomas .secured a try by a fine run, but James failed to convert. Howell liees Williams next, by a splendid sprint, placed the oval behind the posts fu- the College, in spite of one the Herefordians, a far bigger man, who did all he could to grass him before he crossed the line. James, by a well-directed shot, secured the major point. This was the position of nirairs, with a minor standing to the credit of Hereford (got by Cuming), let half-time. Play uein" resumed, tile visitors show, up better, but failed to score. By grand sprints tries were added to the score of the home team by Howell Reei Willianv. J. If. Eva is, and W. L. Thomas. W. M. James converted in the first two instances, and SI. P. Jones in the third The game was witnessed by a large array of spectators. The referee was Mr Allen, and the umpires Mr Warren (CoUese) aud Mr kitepueas (Hereford). LLANDAFF V. CARDIFF RANGERS —Played at Van- daff before a fair number of .spec tutors. Owing to the late arrival of the visitors, oniy 25 minutes was played first half, and 20 minutes in the second half. Tha Rangers started the ball from the river end, and piay was for a while in the centre. The home then rushed to the opposing end, and drew first blood in the I shane of a touch-UoMii. Even play followed for a while, and then the Llnudaif mell brought off a. bit of neat passing, and Goodfeiiow grounded over the line. Harris failed at the olace. Directly after the kick out, Aspbn ran iiuely behind the posts, but the ball was ordered back by the referee. Some tine kicking then took phce. between Turner for the Rangers and Harris for Llandaff. Elliott, from a scrum, passed to Hancock, who ran grandly through the whole of the Ranger's backs and scored behind the posts. Harris converted. The second half was not so interesting as the first, as darkness sadly interfered with the play. The visitors' pack brought off a fine rush, and Harris saved barely in time. The visitors, however, were greativ handicapped by the erratic pa-sing of their backs'. Davies, for Llandaff, passed to Vivian, who ran grandly to the line am' thero yielded to Spencer, who complered the try. Harris made It good attempt from an impossible angle. Final score :— Llandaff, 1 goal, 2 tries, 3 minors; Cardiff Hangers, 1 minor.

ENGLISH RUGBY MATCHES. LONDON WELSH V KENSINGTON. — Piayad at Wormwood Scrubs, resulting in a win for Kensington by 1 goal, 1 try to nil. After 20 minutes' play Coatson got in the place-kick by Roe failing. 15 minutes after the change of ends Thomnson got pos- session frolll a throw out of touch and 5ec,ared the second try, thl tick bv Roe succeeding. Owing to fog; the latter part of the game was of a somewhat scramb- ling character. YORKSHIRE ? LANCASHIRE.— Played at Bradford. Play for soma time af;.H the start was entirely in the Lancashire lJaJf, antI two minors were quickly corell by tha llolU couny. Slight relief was got lJy driving the bail over the centre line, bus the leather was loosely wriggled back, and from a pass by Richards Wright got over, and Eagland converted the point. lmme>.ii:\tdyafter the kick-off the \orkshire îorwanb went wiLh a strong rush, and Lancashire touched down again. Then for a few minutes Lanca- shirt) pressed in the Yorkshire's 25, but the backs were safe. Still the game remained in the Yorkshire half, the Lancashire backs and halves labouring very heavily iu the scrimm^gpi. Lancashire scored a minor by a. long kick, and another seemed likely, but Liagiaad brought the ball out in a risky fashion with a ha.rd struggle. Yorkshire couldn't play clear cf their 25. Half- time Yorkshire, 1 goal, 3 minors ;Lancashire, 1 miuor. Heavy presrure oy I.anc:"l1if;Jjust after the re-start compelled Yorkshire to touchdown. The con- t:mH):t awhile f1.t an exhausting paee, without auy dis- tinct :;dv.wbagp. c, length some minutes of exciting play in the Lancashire quarter followed, but without result. Lancashire had several nairow escape?. This state of things confined tiii ihe iinhh, when Yorkshire won bv a goal and 3 minora to 2 minors. CAJIBKIDGE UNIVERSITY V BLACKHEATH.— Played at Corpus Ground in dill! weather. There v,asa large atten- dance. shortly after starting A. O. Hubbard retired hurt. Still Blackheath pressed their opponents' for fully 15 m nures. Then Cambridge worked up well, and lHor than once looked like scoring, but when the half-time whistle blew point bad been obtained either side. An even game ensued in the second half fer twenty minutes, during which Steddarfc made a kick th" IintJ, and Cambridge touchell down. About t¡.lt mimltes fr0U1 the tinish Wotlierspoon obj,ait:ed:, try, amidst great cheering, and McGregor placed a goal for C4.TtJJrid. They again go dangerous, but scored no more. Final score Cambridge, 1 goal Blackheath, nil. LEEDS ST. JOHN S V. BRADFORD.— Flay d at Leeds. 1 he bome team at once U3bUIDNi the offensive, and during the first half scored a couple of tries by Bui-reU and Fietcher respectively, bus nothing resulted. After- wards, however, tl1e game became more even, and fWIn R, penalty Kick ill the Leeds half Doyle kicked a goal. Subsequently the home te un bad hard liuc. in failing to score, so the game was left dmwa-Z points each. OXFORD UNIVERSITY V. RICHMOND.—Played at Oxford in (lamp and unpleasant weather, but this did not prevent a large company from witnessing the game. From the start the game was of a very even character, and was chiefly confined to the forwards, the backs getting very few chances. During the first half nothing was acored, and after tho inter val little change took place in the character of the game. Nothing worth noting transpired until within five minutes of the finish, when, after a splendid run by Olanos, he passed to Fleming, who got ill, and taking the place kick himself a goal resulted. This was the only iv iut scored. Oxford thus winning by a goal to nothing. MORLEY Y. DEWSBUBY.—Played at Morley. In the first half Ball scored a try for Money. Jackson fading; to land a goal. Lorryman scored for Dewsbury, Scott i landing the goal. in tho second half, both sides played well and tried hard to score. Gledhill (for 'Money) and Brook (Dewsbury) were prominent for good back ploy. Naylor dropped a goai. Result^;— Dewsbury, 2 goals Morley, 1 try and 2 minors. BATLEY v, HUNSLET.—Result Batley, 1 goal, 3 minors Ilundnt, 3 minors. I'-ayed at Bathy in the presence of 4,003 spectators. The game was extremely fat, aud the utmost excitement prevailed. Bedford a tine goal from a. free catch by Gaylor, iiotli sides made desperate onslaughts on the opposite lines- Uunslet just lliiselllalldin a goal from a penalty kick injr-ont of the post*. MOSELEY V. COVENTRY.—Played at Birmingham. After a quarter of an hour's play Dalethorpe got over for Moseley, and Rogers kicked a oal. Coventry defended exceedingly In the latter half Byrne made the run of the day and got over the line, RoerH kicking the second goal. When the whistle blew the game stood Moseley, 2 goals and S minors Coven- try, 2 minors. BRO-JGHTON v. WARRINGTON.—Final result :War- ringtou. 6 minors; Broughton, 2 minors. Played at Brougbton. Nothing of very great importance happened during the first half of the game, though the bail travelled rapidlv from one end of the field to the other. Tha visitors had" a little the best of it. Score at half. time '—Warrington, 5 minors Brougbton, 1. BIRKENHEAD PAlm V. KALFORD.—Played at Birksn- head. Final result S-Uford, 1 goal, 3 tries, 4 minors Birkenhead Park, nil. Salford kicked otf. aud had the best ef the play to half-time. Nictolas and Roberts scored for Salford, but no goal resulted. The second half was grandly contested, and for a, length of time faivly even. At length Shaw gained an improved try, which was followed by exciting piny. MANCHESCEI!. RANGERS V. OLDHAM — Final result Rangers, 2 tries, 1 minor Oldham, 1 try, 2 minors. Piayed at Rusholme. The iioias team was weakened by the absence of the captain, but still got the best of the first half ot the game by a. try, scored by Ib'oetson. Score at half-time Rangers, 1 try, 1 minor Oldham, nil. BROUGHTON RANGERS V. LIVERPOOL.—-Final result: Brougbton, 1 goal, 3 tries, 3 minors Liverpool, nil. Played at Brounhton. Withers started^ the ball, and the home teaui at once assumed the offensive. After scoiing a minor Moxon got a try which Robevtbon con- verted into a goal. Score at halt-time lta-igers, 1 goal, 2 tries Liverpool, nil. WEST OF SCOTLAND V. ROYAL HIGH SCHOOL — Played at Edinburgh, and ended in a win for West of Scotland by two goals and two tries to nil. The West played a. brilliant game, and scored a goal and a try in thd first half. The Hijh School m-n were seldom dan- gerous, and the West got another goal and try in the second period. Reid and Mathieson scored in the tirst and iieid and E. Orr in the second period. LIVERPOOL OLD BOYS V. MANCHESTER.—Played at Liverpool. Final score: Old Boys, 2 tries, 4 minora Manchester, 1 minor. Play durin tho firlit half wa well contested, the score at tho interval standing 1 minor point each. Following tho chauge of ends, Atkinson scored a try for the Old Boys, as the outcvm of grand passing between Harrison, Wood, Legga, and Atkinson. The kick at goal failed. The Old Boys scored again. DURHAM CITY V. LEEDS PARISH CHURCH.—Played a.t Durham. Tile home team, who were well represented, ptayecl a sterling game and quickly scored. Marsden, Smedley, and Lumsden (Durham) and Bedford (Leeds) each scored. Piay throughout was vi a very even description, the Churchmen playing very pluckily. After a most interesting game Durham won by 1 goal, 2 tries, and 2 minors to 1 goal and 2 miuovs. ROCHDALE HORNETS v. IIUDDERSFIELD.— Result; Hornets, 1 try, 2 minors; Huddersfield, 4 minors. In ten minutes the homo tea.m, being pressed, had to con- cede 3 minors. In the second haif the Hornets played better. From a line-out the bail was taken quickly into the visitors' quarters. 1'. Smith dashed over between the posts and get a try, but ButteworLh failod at goal. Just before time the home teum had to save. SWINTON v. LEICESTER.—Final result—Swinton, 3 goalt, 4 tries, 6 minors Leicester, 1 minor. Played at Swinton. Both sides weio weakened by the absence of the best mell, Swinton having no fewer than five men away. They, however, at once got the start of the game, and kept the advantage. 'J he scoro at half time was—Swinton, 2 goals, 3 tries, 2 minors Leices- ter, hi!. tiUNCORN v. BURTON ON-TRENT.—Played a.t Run- corn, Final result; Runcorn, 1 goal, 2 tries, and 2 minors Burton, nil. During the first half Crompton very coolv dropped a goal. In the second part Civinti- ton rati in splendidly. This was followed by a Rood try by Davies. Slendid football was played through- out, Kvershed and Sully making strong efforts to score. Crompton's play was grand throughout. Bur- ton were beaten behind the pack. HARLEQUINS V. OLD LEYSIANS.— Played at Cbis wick. Result: Leysians, 1 goal any 3 tries; Harle- quins. 1111. Neither side was weU represented. For the first ten minute' the Harlequins pressed, but during the rest of the first half the Leysians had the befit of It. BowdItch gained 11 trv, whieh Gould con- verted. Afterwards Bowditeh, Whitehead, allll G. McArthur scored tries, nene of which were improved upon. The game was concluded in darkness. c LONDON 'SCOTTISH V, ST. TIIOHAS S HOSPITAL.—Re- suit: Scottish, 1 goal. 1 try St Thomas's, 1 goal. Played at Queeg's Club. in foggy weather. In the first half Lindsay dropped-a goal for the Scottish, aud Rifl- dell obtained a try, In the second half ::SWlwe!1 (for St Thomas's) placed a goal from a try by Senior, The Scoitish thus WOll hy 4 points to 3 HULL v. WAKEFIELD TRINITY.—Piayed at Hull. Score: Wakefield,! goal, 1 try Hull, 1 goal. The game was exciting from first to last, neither side gaining any advantage. Harry Dawson, for Wakefield, scored a try. llulme failing at coal. iu the second halt Ball, fN Hull, ot a free kick, from wiiicti Thompson kickdeLl a goal. CASTLEFORD V. ROCHDALE ST CLEMENTS -Played at Castieford, who won by goal and 2 sriea to nil. CLECKHEATON V. Hlt,HrLEY.-Playeli at the former place, resulting in a draw-a goal and a try each. v. HOLBECK.— Piayed at Brjg-1¡ouse, who won by 2 goals and 2. tries to a try.

ASSOCIATION MATCHES. ST, SAVIOURS (CAR.DIFF) v. BLAINA.-Thig match took place Oil Saturday, on St. Saviours ground, and alter an exciting rtme, end9d in a the visitors hy 5 goals to 4, Blaina claimeti a goal a few minutes from the start, but it was disallowed. A kick off from goal ensued. The Ry C. Brook at once took the ball <.Ít1Wn the Held In spltnidid style, and scored a goal for St Saviour's. Blaina retaliated very soon ill a very practical manner, piling on 4 goals in succession. Sc. Saviour's managen to score once more before half-time. After the change of ends St. Savioui's warmed a litde, scoring 2 goals to their onpouent's 1. Final score: — Blaina. 5 goa's St. Saviour's, 4. TRC;URI" v. :\IARDY.-An asociatio:1 game w,.S plavei be¡;wùen Mardy Rancors antI Treharris on the former's f!,round. Score :íarÜy Rangers 1 goal and 1 disputed goal Treharris. 1 goal. ST (Cardiff) V. WESTERN MAIJ. Played before a large number of spectators at Cardiff. St :ïargaret"s won hy 5 goals to 2. The following were) the teams :-St Margaret's Goal, T. Palmer backs, J. Willi:tll1::1 ami W. N. Becker; half-backs, F. Farth- ing, li. Thorn, and J. li. Wiiliams forw,nds, T. F. Allen (capiain); T. HOW9!1, T. Glascodine, J. p, Bmuett, and H. Watson. Western Mail G.-al, L. Jones; backs, T. Brierley and X. Arnold half-bac& K, l.umley, A. Moore, and K. Davies; forwards, J. Price, Roberts, C, .13. illhullS, F. 0, Morgan, and U. D. Bunlop. NoitiH ED V. BOLTON WANDERERS.— Played at DcepiUle before 9,CCu spectators. Piay was very fast and exciting. Drummonu scored for North Ena after 12 minutes' phy. A Imuut6 later Weir equalised. The game was splendiJiy contested, both teams playing capitally, bat the North Enll shooting was very erratic. Hoth goalkeepers had plenty k. do. Brogan played a capital game. At half-time tht: score •stood 1 goal each, neither side again scoring. Both teams pressed alternately. Frainer again saved capitally, !tntI in terl minutes Ross, junr., scored a second goal. Frainer ngun ll!1.d tu save. Hos missed n,spltmüid chance of kicking over. Ross (jun,) sent in a splendid hot, hut Parkinson saved. Itussel scored jor:North Kud two minutes off time hom a comer. Final score: Preston North Kmi. 3 goals Bolton, 1. WEST BUOHWICH ALBION V. BURNLEY,— Play d at West, Bromwicii. For tue first quarter of &n honr both goals Were frequently visited, amI at tl1e end of that time Crabtree scored fur Burnley. Albion re¡;I\Ia.t8d splendidly, aud Baylis ill a few minutes equalised. Toe began to press hard, and after Cox had r0¡Jdle(1 tseverai shots, Haines headed 111 the second goal for Albion. At half time tile Rcore stood as follows :-AI1.iün, ? goals; Burnley, 1 goal. Tilo second half commcnced briskJyon hoth sides. the homo team almost scoring directly after the start. Albion made a determined attack, and after Cox had several times saved B:t:;sett,scorect beautifully. After. wards Bavliss headed. The visitors were 'now dead bear., and Kvaas adaed a fifth goal with a line straight siiot. A one-iqeli game ended in a win for Albion by 6 goals to 1 ASTON Vi-LA Y. EVERTOX.-Playerl at lerry Ba-rr before 6,000 peœo\ls, Kverton pbyed strongly a1; the start, nnd Geary headed the first goal after ten minutes' phy, Villa had bad luck, antI hen Lverton J.resscd, hut Warner kept oal m:lmllcatly., Ihe Villa. then played faster, and after several tries Brown eouaiiseu. Tlw game was well contested up to the en i. Everton wnn by goals to 1. DEUBY COUNTY V. "WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS — Playod atdDerby. The W¡¡,ndt-1rers cot:\ lucky o;.ll.:¡ftf,T 20 1JJiu.:œ6. the County addin two ten mlputes late;. Tho home team continued to press, R036 ony jus* saving H. good shot from Higgins. Just before tile lll- tonal Worral Il<i.¿d:1 chance for ths Wolves. Score fl. half-time ;-])eruy County, 2 goals: Wanderers, 1. The County oon added a:.nother on resuming, ami than thick fo ca.me over the ground. Th Wanderers put ou one, and j u;st on tim^ scored II thIrd, the game ending in ;> draw, 3 gOll.h: each. Blackburn' ROVERS v, ACCFUNGTON (f.EAGUE).- Played at Blackburn before 6,000 spectator*. l1a Hovers were without Lang, Dewai:, aud !)oul:1s. The Rovers kicked off," and at onco pressed. lbund hall many shots, bilt WltilOUt vail. Tbe Reds then broke away. Wilkinson scored for Aecriihgton. The Rovers then WÜki) up a bil. and had two corners withouS aval'. Lofthouse then scored for tbt: Rovers. A bllf. time tlw score was: Accril1wn. 1 goal; Rovers, 1 goal. Final score; Blackburn, 3 goals 2 goals.

ACCIDENT AT MOKMOU rHo Dtuin" a match p ayed at Monmouth b,twbell the Monmouth XV. and a team from Pontypoo 1 on Satur- ûay, Joim Y.earsly, of the home team, bau Li left arm badly dislocated :J.t tile elbow uud SJ lOulder. Yearsiv go the leather outside a scrum, aad I!.ttt.1111pted to run hume, when 119 fdJ, causing tho injury described. Dr Brandram Jones, who was present, at ouce attended y ¡,arsly. Ths match reuited in a victory for the Uo410 team uy 5 tries to 1. THE ST. MELLONVj FOOTKALL TEAM have opert (htes for medium teallls.-Apply U. Hees, St. Mellon's, lion, See. .FOOTBAJ,LS, Rugby and Association, at T. Page Wood aud Co.'s, Cardiff. 5031

LIVERPOOL TEMPLATE TRADE. LIVERPOOL, Sl1tunlay.-Busines:> has beon rather slow in this market afrer the first couple of days of tbis week, buyers boldiug OIT again hnd pursuing the old hand to mouth policy, just securi1; ufiicjent for their immediate requirements of anything that is Fpecially 1t:c8H.ry, Tin-plate maker" generally should know that tho tight b\Jtwdcn them an.1 tLit: buyers, whù act hore for consumers in the States, is nut by tiny means over yet, and the sooner they understand thi the better. They should 110'; flatter themselves that they are secure in tbeir position for all time, and, having Iot the upper hlWd, intend keeping i& 1i.mly. Buyers here an(1 .Il the other side are not so prodigal with their orders for ilig1¡,r¡r;ccrl plates as they are wbm they em et clJe;;p plates, and there are wany stratagems they will resort to in order to stave off, ail far a" possible, the time at which tLey lllUt buy. Tin plates are lwt lJy any means scarce ill this COllntry 0" in tbo States, stcd;" nn thi.. side l10t having beo.i reduced to any extent fcr months past now, If there had beeu :1. substantial ill stocks, the aspect of aff¡¡.i, would bo very differeat by tllis time. The m;¡rlret here continues finn ill tone U'1t.il anybody who may want to sell plates offers them ana seeKs orders for fresh lots. '1'l1ontl1,¡re is p differelJce ill toue instantly, and buyers reduce their figures at once, ami begilltrying it on wiilm, drop in price. We bave baa several j,usy periods here since quarter day, and it was then sellers were able to pu np prices and get enhanced v1,illes for both till plates ami terne }1j¡].;es; and, doubtless, we shall have somo such periods again very soon. bo long a >rei!cr8 I;eer.; off tlw market and ollly respond lit) ùl1yer, inquiries, not oniy will tho present figures 00 mintc.il1ed, but advanced prices will have to be paid bI buyers. The only way in WblCh advanced puces .are obtained ior pig iron is that the supply oÎ some SOtt.3 is short, anil that where I here is a large supply, such as Scotch pig iron, it is held in strong hands, who wiil not p.rt with i: unless they get. their own advanced prices for it. Prices of coke and Bessemer steel tin, range from 155 61 to 10" IC. Siemens- Martin steel o'01;.e5, 16" 3d to 16" 9d j charcoal tin dates, 17s to 18s IC Rwl best chrc()a.¡> 13s 61 to 21s IC. Tenifi plates, 293 to 33s tin, 4;06 Ibs to £ 96 cat<:h pig, 62s 11\1 tools lù and Middlesbrough,67s* td to 6Ss.

WOLVERHAMPTON IKON TRADE. WOr,Vi::RHA1\lPION, Saturday.— rhe Midland iron trade is sdrnewuat "steadier this week, the coolin tÎown .1Î tbe ft:verisl1 NorLerll speculation having hart a beneficial effect. There are not the slightest signs of weakness—indeed, |if anything, thins are firmer, the elimination of doubtful S1) dilutive elements only throwing into bolder relief the legitimate reasons for Curreut high rates, the 1110st plOmment amona such reasons heil1 the prevailing excdllent demand. The information that the alleged attempts to create a corner" in Middlesbrough warrants are llO borne out hv investigation is welcomed ltS shawing that the speculation which has undoubtedly been shown in the matter i.s, however, by no means as definite as was at firs believed. Meanwhile, miùland pigs are 72s to 72 6d for Liiicolnshires prompt, with 743 to 753 for forward sales of best brands, b7s 6ti for Derbyshires llnå 7Js ann upwards for Norchamptons. Staff", dshire pigs are 1008 to 305s for colti air all mines, SilS to 134 fo hot rdr, 678 6d tu 70s for madiull1 sorts, and 65s to 60s for COlJ.l1uon,

COMMERCIAL FAILURES. According to Kemp's Mercantile Gazette., the numher of failures in :Eng1and and Wales c.az 'tted during tùe week ending November 23rd Wa.8 74. The number in the conespolldiug week oÎ last. year was 69. showing a decrease of 1,' being a net; decrease in 1&S9 to date of 286. The failures were distrilJuted atnoll gst tho following trades :-Bnilderr, building matciais. 12 chemists and dm;Ï3tg, 2 coal and mining trades, 3 corn, cattle, and seed trades, 5 drapery, silk, aud woollen trades, 6 farmers,.3; 1urniture and uoholstery trades, 3 grocery and provisions trades, 16; hardware and metal trades, 1 iron and steel trade, 2 jewellery aud fancy trades, 3 leather and coach trade.?, 1 merchants, brokers, and 8j!ents, 2 printin and stationery trades, 2 wine. spirit, aqd beer Hadad, It miscellaneous, 9 total for England and Wales, 74.

NEW LOCAL COMPANIES, [FROM THE "INVESTORS' GUARDIAN. "1 RHYMXEY COAL COMPANY, I,DHTED.-This company was registered 011 the 19th insc., witll a capitd of £ 5,000, in £ 10 shires, to carry on in Cardiff and else. where the iJUineds of coal llwrchancs. colliery pro. prietors, anti coal shippers. The subscribers are- H. L. Grover, Crdil1', solicitor, 6 shares Mis E, Grover. Cardiff, 10; Eo W, Sh3.ckell, Cardiff, piano- force dealer, 10; F, G. Evnns, CRrdiff,10 A. Coleman, C,udiff, chemist, 10; H. Y. Evans, Ca.rttiff, solicitor, 5 S. Coleman, Cardiff, accountant, 10. Begistered without special articles. JBegistered office, 5, Park- lane, C1 diff. RIT¥.DIR DWELLINGS SUPPLY COMPANY. Ln!1TED, -'l'l1is company was registered 0:1 the 13th insc, with a c3.pita.1 • f £ 10,000, in £ 5 shares, to acquire land and buildings in the parish of Geiligaer, Glamorgan. The subscribers are :-C, Mu-seli James, Merthyr Tydfil, solicitor Thomas Gritli¡.hs. Merthyr Tydfil, bank manaer II. Lewis, Merthyr Tydfil, accountant, &c.; T. J, Webster, Merthyr Tydfil, surgeon C. n. James, 1\J.]. Merthyr Tydtii T. Thomas, Merthyr Tydfil, ironmonger J. Davies, Merthyr Tydfil, clerk, wbo take one share ewch. Registered without special articles. Registered office, 52 anù 53, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil, GlaD1o''I::m. ST Ci.eAit's FARMERS BUTTER FACT -HY COIPAr.Tt Ll1Iu'l'lm.-l'Ilis cOlIlpauy was registered on the 20th inst., with » capital of £liÛOO, in £ 1 shares, to carrý on business as dairy fa-mers, market ardenor8, .te. The subscribers are :J, Williams, St Clear's, farmer W. J. Buckley, Llanelly D. H. Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmarthen, farmer; T. Evans, Treventy, Carmarthen, farmer; \Y. E. Lloyd, St Clear's, land agent; W: J. Wilson, Llanelly, land agent amI W, B. Roderick, Llanelly, solicitor and land agent, who take one "hara each, "Registered without spec' '1 arLicl<ls. GOLDSWGRTIIY AND SONS, LIMITED.—This copany was registered 011 the 2lith inst., with a capItItl of £ 10,000, ill £ 10 shares, to trade 11.8 biscuit manufac- turers, ship store dealers, sail maken, shin chandlers, ship owners, eLC. Tho subscribers are: -Messn:l W. J. Goldsworthy, Swansea, ship store merchant 1'. H. Go1fhworthy, Swansea, hip store merchant R. E. Goldsworthy, Cardif, ship storu merchant A. L. Goid.sworthy, CarlI;ff, clerk; Miss M. A.^Goldsworthv, CartiirI Miss A. S. Goldsworthy, Cardiff; and Mrs c. Goldsworthy, Swansea, who take one share ecIl. Re. gistered without special articles. Registered office, 37, Wind-street, ;Swa.nsea,

SCENE IN A COURT OF LAW. A painful ccene WM enacted in one of the cor. rj{¡(Jr. of the Law Courts on Pnd.-iy afternoon. A well-dressed lady had betI ejected from Mr Justice liay's division, whre certain casos wore being heard in camera, wilen surJdonly piercing creams wore hear: In ali the adjoining courts. Instantly tbe cormlor3 were filled with spectators, who found the lady upon her knees prayiu that fire might fall trom heaven acd crumble the walls of the courts. A8 tbe attendants removed the unfortunate woman to one of the waiting-rooms she continued to shout" Justice !'and "'Purify (your judges

On Saturday the editor of a Livcrpool news paper received a blood-stained post-card- sigaed Jack the Ripper," in which he threateuf to visit r.iverpool. The police also received similar cards, but consider theia a hoax. BKIDGKM) Fat Stock Show, Poultry :1nd Diry Pruùuce :Ex111bltron. Thursday. m)5k..Nnv oar ¡)"A