South Wales Daily News

LLANELLY v CARMARTHEN. It was a poor opening to the football season at Stradey. Originally the Llanelly team were to have played the District League, but in order to encourage the comparatively young players of the county town a match was arranged during the week with Carmar- then. The smallness of the attendance betokened the lack of interest in the engagement. All told the spec- tators did not number 300. A strong wind swept down the field. Teams:- Carmarthen—Back, B Isaac three-quarter backs, D J Davies (captain), A Jones, B Parry, and J Phillips; half-backs, G Davies and D Rees forwards. D Evans, T Johns, A HPrice, J Morgan, G Evans, W J Lewis, J Thomas, and T Thomas. Llanelly-Back, Bob Richards three-quarter backs, Morgan Williams (captain), Evan Lloyd, Tom Ayres, and Joe Ayres; half-backs, Ben Davies and Dick Francis forwards, W J Thomas, D Thomas, J Jones, Watts,D L Bowen,'Silas Thomas, Isaac Lewis, and Keenan. The visitors, started play down the slope with the wind iu their favour. From a scrum the ball went to the Carmarthen centres, and Parry doubling his man made for the line. The wing man however did not take his chance, and a splendid opportunity for scoring was lost. Up to this stage Carmarthen had slightly t'ae better of matters, but the Llanelly men now warmed to their work, with the result that Morgan Williams scored. This was the outcome of bad fumbling on the part of the St. Peter's custodian. Evan Lloyd's kick at goal was successful Soon after the restart Llanelly were given a free lack for offside play on the part of a Carmarthen half-back. Nothing was gained how- evex, and play settled down at the centre. The three- quarter backs soon after attempted passing with success. D. J. Davies, following up a kick, caught the ball on the hop and crossed the line after a good run. The same player converted, At this stage a heavy shower of rain fell, which made it miserable nlik., for players and spectators. Play vacillated be- tween the two halves until Evan Lloyd found an opening and raced up the field in fine style lie was backed up by Morgan Williams, but Lloyd selfishly stuck to the ball and was collared near the line by the Carmarthen captain. Shortly after a minor was conceded Llanelly. This was followed soon by another, and Morgan Williams having finely made an opening Evan Lloyd scored a try tor Llanelly, but failed to convert. Half-time score G. T. M. Llanelly 110 Carmarthen 10 0 Immediately on the resumption of play Ben Davies scored a try for Llanelly. Bob itichards failed in the attempt to convert. Llanelly now seemed bent upon keeping on the aggressive, and Morgan Williams added another try to their score. Richards, from a difficult angle came very nearnegotimtng. Evan Lloyd picked up and worked his way through a bunch of his opponents, ultimately passing to Morgan Wil- liams. who went over. Richards again missed the goal posts. At this stage the referee, D. W. Lewis, of Ammanford, ordered one of the Carmarthen players off the field for using insulting language. Joe Ayres punted, and the ball coming into the possession of Ben Davies the latter neatly crossed the line, scoring the fifth try for Llanelly. The place kick was not successful. the Llanelly captain put on the sixth try, the point Dot being improved upon. A bout cf passing enabled the brothers Ayres to come off, but the whistle went for a pass forward, and on the restart Ben Davies scored. Although in front; of the posts, Richards added one more to his series of failures. Final Score— G. T. M, Llanelly 17 2 Carmarthen 1 0 0

NEATH v SWANSEA DISTRICT. Up to4.45 it was doubtful whether a game would take place at Neath. It seemed as though no match would be played," but at 5 p,m. a. weak team on both sides entered the field. A stiff breeze was blowing, and in the circumstances a poor game wi'.s anticipated. The names of the players on both sides were practically unknown. Neath kicked off, and J. Williams feinting several times, screwed across, and Moxley scored a. try. Davies failed at goal. Shortly after the visitors were conceded a touch-down. The play for some minutes w-ts of a desultory characber, and nothing occurred until a mull on the part of the District forces allowect Owen Harris to score a try between the posts. Joe Davies converted. Shortly after- wa.rds the League pressed, but the pressure was very short-lived. Bill Jones, who was playing forward, relieved by a grand dribble half the length of the field. A minor was registered in favour of the visitors and within a minute the same was conceded Neath Half-time Score— G. T. M. Neath Ill League 0 0 2 Resuming Williams all but scored, and Owen Harris had hard lines on two occasions. Eventually Lenuard got over at ths corner, and Joe Davies mag- nificently negotiated. Soon after Joe Davies, re- ceiving a pass from J. Williams, scored a try, which was unconverted. Smart dribbling on the part of the home forwards enabled Morley to score, Joe Davies doing the needful. 1 Final Score— G. T. M. Neath 3 2 2 League 0 0 2 WHITCHURCH v PONTYPRIDD. Whitchurch were the visitors at the Toff Vale Park, when Pontypridd opened their fixture list for the season. The homesters, who looked smart in their new jerseys of dark green and gold, were not at their full strength. Teams :— rontypridd-Back, Barry three-quarter backs, Paget, Reed, Scale, and Lewis half-backs, Davies and Chick; forwards, McKenzie (captain), Miller, Warlow, McGuire, Jones, Paget, Price, and Vaughan. Whitchurch—Back, Rowlands (captain); three- carter backs, Evans, Llewellyn, Solomon, and Booth- by • half-backs, Kent and Chard forwards, Broad, Amos, Boyfer, Rndmau, Stevens, Nichoils, Chapel, and Evans. Referee, Mr Crawley, Cardiff. Whitchurch started operations from the Treforest end, and by good forward play took the game to the visitors' territory, where they were repulsed by Row- lands. Davies securing the ball from a scrnm at mid- distance initiated a good round of passing, which, however, was fruitless owing to Lewis tailing to receive. Evans, the visiting wing, put in a high kick, which lo3t him considerable ground owing to the strong breeze prevailing. Play ruled in Whitchurch's 25, where a long kick was put in by Barry, and being mulled by the visitors Reed secured, and with a tricky run got through the whole of his opponents and scored. McKenzie narrowly failed to convert. Following the drop-out the Whitchurch forwards were successful with a good dribble in encroaching upon Pontypridd lines, but were driven back by a free kick awarded for off-side play. The visiting forwards made a splendid rush and effectually tackled Barry before he could put in his kick, but again their efforts were spoiled by a free from a mark. Lewis obtained possession in a favourable position, but his effort at a drop goal failed. The game was then waged in mid- field, where an exchange of kicks took place with no advantage to either side. Play of a scrambling character was now indulged in, but Chick, smartly picking up, dropped a beautiful goal. Pontypridd again pressed, and Reed scored a clever unconverted t.I"V Half-time Score— G. T. M. Pontypridd *1 2 0 Whitchuich 0 0 0 Dropped. McKenzie restarted for Pontypridd, who at once began to press, bnt Evans, with a good follow up, gained substantial ground. Smart footwork by the homesters neutralised matters. A pretty round of passing by Whitchurch ended by touch being found in Pontypridd territory, where Ciick relieved with a good dribble. The visitors were now sorely pressed, and a nice pass by Chick to Davies ended in the latter scoring. McKenzie again failed at goal. The visiting forwards now wolie up and penned their opponents on their goal line, but Jones brought relief and took play to the other end of the field. Here Sam Paget was given a pass in a favourable position, but a certain try was thrown away by his selfish play. Warlow scored for Pontypridd from a tight scrum. Chick failed at goal. F mal bcore— u, T. M. Pontypridd *1 4 0 Whitchurch 0 0 0 Dropped. CARDIFF RESERVES v ST PAUL'S. The first match on the Cardiff Arms Park to-day was between St. Pauls and the Reserves. The teams lined out as follows :—Cardiff—Back, Neville Thomas three-quarter backs. F F Bush, W Williams, 0 F Biggs, and Wayne Morgan (captata) half-backs, C Kestell and J H Lee forwards, F J Box, W M Kemp, D Edwards, A Rogers, F S Cop- ck. J Wheeler, F W Ovenden, and G 0 Common. St. Paul's—Back, J Buhr; three-quarter batiks, P Loughliu, Fowler, Corporal Andrews, and J Connel half-backs, J Murphy and D Warner; forwards, V McCarthy, L Doyle. D Thomas, Bryan. D Cotter, J Connell, L Moran, and J Dawson. Cardiff kicked off against a strong wind. A rush in which Biggs, Kestell, and Bush were prominent took play to St. Paul's line. Corporal Andrews broke away. but Bush returned to touch near the line* A rush by the Irish forwards was neatly chocked by- Neville Thomas. The Cardiff forwards were cow shaping better than iu any previous match this season. W. Williams, after a good run, passed to Wayne Mccgan, who was: tackled and passed out, a kick over the -llne res tin Inaminor. Another nwwsioUwed inMBpOlatejy "4"¡"a'" .-i -V> Bush. Kemp was now prominent for smart play. After a dribble Box, the St. Paul's left centre'secured and punted safely to touch. Cardiff now pressed severely. Wrayne Morgan was splendidly tackled by his vis-arvis when he looked like scoring. Wheeler, in trying to pick up the ball near the St. Paul's line bungled, but Fred Bush was at hand and scored a try which he failed to convert. After good kicking by Biggs under pressure, W. Williams, fielding the ball on a return, lost a lovely chance of letting Wayne Morgan walk over on the left wing as for the moment he was quite unmarked. Williamshowever made a wild dash to get through a bunch, with the almost inevitable result that man and ball were held. After this two fine forward rushes were seen, St. Paul's getting long past half-way, but Cardiff soon returned to their visitors' quarters, Andrews, and Connell for St. Paul's, Kemp, Box, and Wheeler for the homesters being the leaders. A free to St. Paul's well inside their 25 gained bat little ground. A tick afterwards St. Paul's were penalised for off-side, and the ball was placed for Cecil Biggs. The wind, however, sent the ball askiw. Connell fielded in his goal mouth. Some pretty passing by the Cardiff bascks, in which Williams,Biggs, and Bush participated, nearly resulted in the latter scoring, but he was tackled by Buhr on the line and swung into the field of play. Connell was conspicuous for some good forward play, the ball being taken to the Cardiff side of halfway. Wayne Morgan spoiled a fine opportunity of scoring by passing forward. Cecil Biggs made a dash for the ball from a. line-out, but lost it. Half-time Score—J G. T. M. Cardiff Reserves — 0 12 St. Paul's 0 0 0 Cardiff Reserves 0 1 2 St. Paul's 0 0 0 On the restart Cardiff forwards got well away. Box in the van, but Corporal Andrews made a fine rush, but was checked by Neville Thomas, who punted to touch. The brothers Coppock led a surprisingly fast dribble unchecked for nearly 40 yards. A return was made by St. Paul's, but Cecil Biggs fielded the ball a foot from touch and less than two from the oncoming forwards. With the coolness charac- teristic of his famous brothers, he did the best thing possible—carried the ball into touch. Cardiff were given a free at halfway, the Lall being sent to touch well inside the St. Paul's 25. From a scrummage near the St. Pauls line Lee scored, and Fred Bush with a beautiful kick con- verted. A splendid dribble by several of the Cardiff forwards took play back again to the St. Paul's line, and the ball coming into the open Cecil Biggs secured and after a good run feinted to pass to his wing and went over with ease. Fred Bush failed to convert. On the restart the Cardiff forwards, headed by Wheeler, stared a dribble, but Buhr returned well to touch. The Cardiff forwards were playing up in splendid style, wheeling several scrummages in suc- cession. Connell made his mark on the 10 yards line, the Cardiff side of halfway. The ball was placed for Corporal Andrews, and the ball going over the line Biggs touched down. St. Paul's, who had the advantage of weight in front, now pressed severely, and it was some time before Cardiff relieved. Buhr then had a kick charged down by F. S. Coppock and Common, and Cardiff carriedIplay to a little over half- way. F. S. Coppock, Wheeler, and Common were prominent among the Cardiff forwards for a good dribble, but Buhr robbed them of the ball and kicked to touch. The home pack were off again soon after, and Common scored in thejfar corner. Bush made a good attempt, but failed to convert. Time was called shortly afterwards, and Cardiff had won a hard but well deserved victory. Final Score— tt. J- m. Cardiff Reserves 13 3 I St. Paul's 0 0 1 CANTON v WESTON. A rather high wind prevailed at Weston, frequent showers somewhat interfered with good play, the leather being difficult to hold. Canton were minus four regular players, and lined out as folio w -Back, Hockey; three-qnarter back s, Hughes, Griffiths, Williams, and Trenchard; half-back John and Steverrson forwards, Harding, Davies, Duke James, George, Norris, Stevens, and Herbert Immediately on the kick-off the home forwards brought off a splendid dribble, and Hussey completed the effort by scoring an unconverted try. Canton improved for a spell. but the home forwards were too clever, the Cardiff line being again crossed. Harper, however, lost the ball, and nothing tangible accrued. George elected to drop at goal, and failed, a certain try being thus lost. Harper added a second try, the kick failing. Canton brought off a splendid round of passing, but the tackling was keen. Weston led at the interval by 2 tries to nil. Half-time Score— G. T. M. j Weston 0 2 0 I Canton 0 0 0 I Upon resuming Weston again adopted rushing tac- tics with similar success as in the first half, and Ban- wel secured au unconverted try in the early portion of the moiety. The visitors were penned in their own quarters for the greater part of the game, Wc3ton's front rank keening command of the ball. Canton at last worked down the field, and Steven- son then scored an unconverted try. Final Score— G. J.. M. Weston 0 3 0 Canton 0 10 REMARKS. The visitors gave a disappointing display, there being an all-round weakness. Had the forwards been able to get command of the ball no doubt the backs would have proved too good, but their halves were unable to pass Qut owing to their forward rank being badly beaten. The home pack dribbled splendidly, and it was largely due to this that they secured so easy a win. SWANSEA 2nd v HAFOD. Played at St. Helen's. In the first half the Seconds, playing with a. strong wind in their favour, asserted themselves and played frequently on the aggressive, but the defenos of Hafod was well conceived, and the homesters only managed to get one try by Stroud, which was not converted. Half-time Score— G. T. M. Swansea 2nd 0 13 Hafod 0 0 0 Resuming the visitors for a time played np well, the kicking and running of Lockman, the home cus- todian, driving the Hafod forwards back on three occasions. Subsequently a neat bit of passing by tbe latter ended in Morecombe scoring an unconverted try, and matters were now equal-a try each. Soon afterwards D. Murphy, by a long run, got over and grounded down for the Seconds. The place-kick failed. After some play of a very give-and-take nature time was called. Final Score— G. T. M. Swansea 2nd 0 2 3 Hafod 0 10 CWMBRAN v ABERGAVENNY. At Cwmbran. This was the opening match of the home team, who were without the brothers Hopkins and Picton in the third line, Prosser a half, and G. H. Jones in the front rank, all the players named having notified their intention of abandoning the game. Their places were, however, filled by young players who should prove useful. The club has been very fortunate in haviug ready to hand from their reserves such a promising centre aud half as Compton and Baker. Two new men in the persons of Lennard and Jones are being tried on the wings, and the team shoulc1 prove a hard nut to crack during the season Lloyd started against the wind for the home team, and though they followed np well and wf-re much quicker on the attack than their opponents the wind served Abergavenny iu good stead, and a minor was conceded when Compton had taken the ball clean and might easily have scored. After the drop-out on of the visitiug halves gained a slice of ground, and a kick forced a minor. Then Cwmbran came away, and some splendid passing resulted in Jones going into touch near the line. However, directly after the ball came out to Jenkins, who sent on to Compton, that player putting Linnard in with a beau- tiful try. Thomas converted. After the restart the home team kept up the pressure, and Thomas, the full back, being close up, started to run and got to near the line, yielding to Jenkins, who crossed near the post. No good resulted. Half-time Score—? G. T. M. I Cwmbran 110 I Abereavennv 0 0 0 I After the interval Cwmbran had the wind in their favour, and continually got near scoring, some smart passing taking place beween thelback-which resulted at length in Lennard scoring twice. One goal was kicked. Abergavenny then got off, but Jenkins got through and gave to Compton, that player giving up to Lennard, but Elliston collared him. The visitors got away again and should have scored, but the pass- ing broke down. They then kicked a goal from a mark. Final Score— G. T. M. Cwmbran 2 2 0 Abergavenny *10 0 *From a mark. Abergavenny *10 0 *From a mark. REMARKS. ¡ The game started a very fast one, the new rules being rigidly adhered to. The home forwards were very smart in following up. Baker, the recrutit, half played a fine game in attack, as did Compton in the centre. The whole of the home backs played well together, and gives good promise with more combi- nation. J. Hill was very smart for the visitors and beat Sadler many times, whilst Ellison and Watkins also played well. TREDEGAR v CARDIFF MACKINTOSH The first of the home fixtures was plafred on the splendid new athletic grounds in very lavourable weather and before a very large crowd. Both teams were fully represented and lined out as follows :— Ma.ckintosh,-Back, W Jones; three-quarter backs, F Lewis, F Ball, A J Wright, and J Elliott; half-backs, A Tresize and C Holliday forwards, F Priest, E Snell, G Burgess, W Jenkins, C Priest, A Lewis, A Williams, and J Hurlow. Tred--gar-Baclc, J Davies three-quarter backs, J Morgan, J" Hares, F Tuck, and A W Bennett; half-backs, D J Williams and W Evans; forwards, W George (captain), W Robins, D Morris, L Beynon, J Jones, C Thomas A Aubert, and D Davies. Mackintosh kicked off against a powerful wind, and Tuck put in a good return. Treclegar worked over the halfway .where Hares got possession, and ran well up the ground, but was wretchedly supported, and an excellent chance was lost. Tredegar continued to H-LVC the better of a Tery fast game, but failed to utilise several splendid opportunities. The homesters were awarded a free for off-side play. HqJf-time Score G. T. M. Tredegar 2 0 0 r Mackintosh 0 0 0 I Ma.ckintosh 0 00 On restarting Trodegar maintained their eu • periocity, and some smart passing between the home backs kept the defence well employed. Morris pick- ing up in the loose ran well into the visitors' terri- tory, and Tuck followed with a fine dribble, and Elliot saved by kicking into touch. Loose play took place in the visitors' 25. The Mackintosh back got the ball and worked over the halfway, but his career was speedily stopped by Bennett, A minute or two afterwards Hares snapped up the ball, eluded two or three of his opponents, and passed to Bennett, and he dashed over with a good try. Williams failed to convert. Tredegar maintained the attack with vigour. One of the Cardiff men was now ordered off the ground by the referee for using bad language. Following some smart back plav Evans scored a pretty try, which Williams majorised. Morgan made a splendid sprint. Fiuftl Score— G. T. M. Tredegar *3 L o Mackintosh 0 0 0 *One penalty. CRUMLIN v MOUNTAIN ASH. Played on the ground of the latter before a fair crowd of spectators. The weather was unfavourable and a strong ■gusty wind was blowing down the valley and occasional showers of rain fell, which made things unpleasant. The match was advertised for 3.15, bnt it vas 4.30 before) the ball was set a-going. The referee was Mr J. H. Bowen, of Cardiff. The ■< teams lined out as foUows Crumlin-Ba.ck. D J Boots; three-quarter backs, A Tovey, W James (captain), G Pitt, and J Parfitt;. half-backs, J Bennett and W Hollyfleld forwards, G L Gower, R Watson, J Meredith, J Rees, W Harris, M Rees, J Clifford, and W Thomas. Mountain ASh —Back, Foster Williams; thlee-qtiarter backs, L Deere (captain), W Jones, J Morgan and J Deere half-backs, D Moran and D Jones; forwards, Garrett, Fryer, Price, D Davies, Linton, Beer, Owen, anJ J Davies. Tha Rev J, L. Gower kicked off for Crumlin, The visiting forwards dribbling well ahead assumed the aggressive at the very outset. Relief WaR eventually brought about by means of a loose forward rush by the homesters, and a moment later L. Deere won applause for a very good run down the touch-line. The next incident of note was a well- conceived but unsuccessful drop for goal by Ivor Morgan. In the scrimmage which followed the home •= pack seemed to hold the advantage, but hitherto no passing of note was brought off by either side, the style adopted being of the kick-and-rush order. Ivor hiorgan was conspicuous for some clever bursts away, but he was too well watched to make much progress. The Crumlin right wing three-quarter shortly after- wards looking like dribbling over but at the critical moment be over-ran the ball. Play, which had hitbarto been of a oolourlesa character, now renolved itself into uninteresting frtarimmageB in midfield, where Crumlin were seen to some advantage. A "place" for Mountain Ash brought relief to the homesters, and Ivor Morgan further improved the position. He got away finely in the visitors' 25, and it seemed likely that a score would ensue, but his pass to Deere, who was in all excellent position, proved to be a forward one. A series of attacks on the Crumliu line followed, filow. Deere on one occa- sion making finely Xorthe Hue. He passed to his l?rotber,.ba» tbe latter w rushed tnto toash on the afterwards participated in a bout'of excellent passing' but the ground thereby gained was recovered for Mounts*,iu Ash by a smart run by Llew Deere. Emrys Griffiths got away into the visitors' 25 and passed at the right moment to Jack Deere, who crossed over, and a well-earned try was gained. The same Dlayer failed at the kick. A very fine forward rush by the home forwards, in which Evan Owen was very con- spicuous, was the next feature. The visitors' defence proved reliable, Parfitt at right wing being con- stantly in evidence. Crumlin, who were playing aga.inst a strong wind, were now and again seen to advantage,but their efforts too often lacked combina. tion and not a few chances were left to go unutilised. Half-time Score- G. T. M. Mountain A-.h 0 1 0 Crumlin 0 0 0 The second half opened with some interesting scrummaging. From a free a Crumlin three-quarter gained a huge slice of ground, and as the result of kicking play ensued in the home territory. Deere took a free, which was charged down, A minute later the homesters conceded a minor. Following the kick-ont, the Mountain Ash forwards, Linton being prominent, came away with a clever dribble. Crumlin, who were now showing greatly improved form, re- taliated, and directed a hot attack 011 the Mountain Ash lines. LI. Deere tried to relieve, but the invaders could not be driven out, and another minor was con- ceded them. Gower next got away in clever fashion, and was instrumental in taking play to the Mountain Ash ground, where Crumlin placed the ball for a shot at goal. Nothine save a minor came from the attempt. The Mountain Ash forwards now reasserted themselves, and a clever dribble, headed by Cochyn, carried play far into Crumlin quarters. Keen scrum- maging became the order, and an' ineffective bout of passing by the home quartette followed. Time was soon afterwards called. Final Score— G. T. M. Mountain Ash 0 10 Crumlin™ 0 0 3 REMARKS. The strong wind that prevailed during the after- noon considerably hampered the players, and several well-conceived attacks on both sides failed owing to this factor. The game was nevertheless quite inter- esting, and not devoid of meritorious bits of play. Iu the first half Mountain Ash were certainly a try better than their opponents, but in the second half Crumlin, owing probably to their very excellent set of forwards, were seen to distinct advantage, and one could not help thinking that the determined efforts deserved a score. Owing to the wind not much passing was indulged in, but the Mountain Ash backs occasionally gave glimpses of what they might have done had better conditions prevailed. The forward play of Crumlin was at times very fine, when they sorely harrassed their opponents. TREHERBERT v PONTYCLUN. The first League engagement for either team was played on the ground of the former. Rain had fallen rather heavily in the morning, but it was fairly good weather when the teams fielded. Neither of the teams was repre sentative, the visitors claiming that they were with out seven of their usual players. The homesters also lacked the services of three for- wards. A fairly large crowd of spectators greeted the players, who lined up as follows :— Pontyclun-Bltck, D R Spencer; three-quarter backs, A T Lewis, W Quick, W Cooley, and T Buns- ton half-backs, E Warren and T Harris forwards, Jack Davies (captain), T Jones, T Jenkins, J Mort, W Griffiths, W Davies, A Hoskins, and T Jenkins. Treherbert—Back, Dan Rees three-quarter backs, Aif Hitchings, T Collis, Haubnrv, and L Parry half- backs, Emlyn Lewis and D Griffiths; forwards, James Jenkins (captain), W Morgan, J Gibby, W John, John Thomas, F Matthews, W Griffiths," and W Wolf. Referee, Mr Tiley, Mountain Ash. Jack Davies kicked off for the homesters, and Griffiths returned to halfway. Scrambling play by the forwards carried play to the visitors' 25, and wild passing by the home backs alone prevented an early score. From a free Dan Rees dropped short of the post, forcing a minor. The visitors by short kicking took play to halfway. Hanbury got away, but passed forward under the pole. A minor was again conceded by the visitors. Another free granted for off-side by the visitors' half forced a minor. The play was very scrambling up to this stage, and although the homesters were continually pressing nothing tangibl resulted. Minor after minor followed in rapid succession, forced by the homesters, who failed to judge the strong wind. Half-tune Score— G T. M. Treherbert 0 0 8 Pontyclun 0 0 0 Half-tune Score— G T. M. Treherbert 0 0 8 Pontyclun 0 0 0 t'enjons restarted tor tne nomescers, ana play was almost immediately carried to the home quarters, but Jenkins relieved. After a strong burst, the visitors again retaliated, and the homesters had to Pity hasd to keep their lines intact. Two minors fell to the visitors before Hanbury, with a good run and punt to haifway, relieved the pressure. The first combined bout of passing was now shown by the home backs, and Hanbury was held outside. Directlv afterwards the same player, receiving, dashed" through and scored under the posts' Hitchins converted. A series of good exchanges placed Hitchins in possession, and he ran in with a try, which was not converted. Splendid kicking followed the drop-out, and Parry a little later crossed over, Dan llees converting. Final Score— G. T. M. Final Score— G. T. M. Treherbert 2 10 Pontyclun ,„ 0 0 0 REMARKS. The referee had evidently spoken to both teams on the need of observing the rule relating to the playing of the baU. TREORKY v PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT. Treorky opened their season with a match against a scratch XV. from Pontypridd and district, who were well represented. Treorky also had a good team out, including for the first time the famous brothers, S. and J. Muxworthy, who have been recently rein- stated, and their appearance caused a great deal of enthusiasm, they being accorded a hearty reception. The weather was fine, but coid, and there was a very good attendance. Teams :— Treorky—Back, J. Muxworthy three-quarter backs, D. C. Davies (captaiu), S. Muxworthy, L. Lewis, and F. White; half-backs, Tom Jones and H. James; forwards, J. Thomas, T. Jones, S. Hawkins, R, Chiney, L. Scourfield, T. Johu, Tom Davies, andJ. Vaughan. Pontypridd District-Back, G. John three-auarter backs, S. Llewellyn, W. Coslett, W. Lake, and O. Williams half-backs, J. Doran and D. Eli; forwards. J. Coslett (captain), F. Hale, J. Jones, A. Marston, W. Grubb. W. Parker, B. Lines, and E. Leyahon. Rcferee-Mr V. Reynolds, W.F.U. Coslett kicked off for the visitors, but a scrummage was called in the centre, from where the homesters rnshed down the lield and pressed for a while. A free was obtained, but only a minor resulted. Subsequent play was not of a very impressive character, and it was evident that the players were not in the best of form. However, from following up a free the home- sters went away with a rush and a smart bout of pass- ing resulted in D. C. Davies, the captain notching the first try of the season, which Tom Jones converted. The home forwards were now sending the oval out and some pretty passing was seen. Receiving a nass just under the post D. C. Davies dropped a pretty goal. Play livened up a little, Treorky having all the best of matters, pressing their opponents severely. Vanghan scored the second try, which remained unconverted. This was soon followed by another, scored by Tom Jones, also no goaled. Treorky maintained their superiority with ease, and at half-time led by 15 points. J. 'l'homas restarted, and Sam Mnxworthy fielding started a bout of passing in which at least eight men participated, with the result that Tom John scored. J. Muxworthy failed to negotiate against a stroug wind. Subsequent play was fought in the visitors' territory, but a forward dribble gave them temporary relief. Treorkv never exerted thfemselves, and took matters easily .pressing almost throughout the game. Treorky again showed excellent back form towards the fidish, and' after Lewis was called back Sam Muxworthy crossed wito a beautiful try, which was not converted. Play finished in semi-darkness. Final Score— G. T. M. Treorky 2 4 0 Pontypridd 0 0 0 ♦One dropped. Pontypridd 0 0 0 ♦One dropped. BLAINA v BLAENAVON. I Evans kicked off for Blaina. The visitors, with the wind, returned to near the goal-iiue. The homc- sters relieved, but Blaenavon secured a minor. Blaenavon kept the homesters at bay.butthev seemed a free and gained a little ground. Law. with a good kick, gained ground. Jones, one of the home for- wards, secured a free. but did not gain any advan- tage. The visitors were again penalised. A minor resulted. Blaina pressed, but the visitors relieved and took play near the home line, and secured a minor. The homesters were penalised, but D. Jones I'p]jpved. Half-time Score— G. T. M. Blaenavon — 0 0 2 Blaina 0 0 1 The visitors restarted, and Jolaina got to wieir z:), and afterwards secured a minor. The homesters secured another minor. Blaina again worked near the line, but the visitors relieved, and the homesters secured another minor, and afterwards got near the line and secured a mtuor, E. Jones and H. Thomas secured-tries for Blaina. no coal resulting. Final Score G. T. M. Blaina 0 2 5 Blaenavon 0 0 2 LCANTON 2nd.. ABERCYNON Played at Aberc.vnon in a strong wind. Result: Canton, 1 dropped goal; Abercynon, nil. PONTYMOILE v ROATH. This match was played at Pontypool. The home- sters. "though short of three of their three- quarters, attacked from the commencement, chiefly through openings made by Prothero and Taylor and superior forward play, but notwithstanding this they f*iledto take advantage of several openings. The game, however, was fast and open, though no scientific passing was seen. Half-time Score— G. T. M. I Pontymoile 0 0 0 I Roath 0 0 0 In the second half the homesters did most of the attacking, aud Taylor and Protheroe made some capital openings, but not being backed up the oppor- tunities to score were lost. The homesters were now palpably tiring, and Roath did some good attacking. Final Score— G. 1. M. Pontymoile 0 0 1 Roath 0 0 0 BRYNMAWR v CAERPHILLY. Brynmawr opened their season, when they met Caerphilly at Brynmawr. The weather was showery, but there was a good crowd to witness the kick-off. The visitors were four forwards short, and Ma.rk Hording at three-auarter was missing. Bryn- mawr played T. Vaughan, the old Brecon man, at three-quarter, and J. Foley, who played for Ebbw Vale last season, was in the pack. Caerphilly kicked off, and Brynmawr returned and pressed. Foley almost got over. The visitors came over halfway, but T. Evans relieved, and Jack Davies securing passed to Foley near the line, but he failed to catch. Play settled at halfwa), and the homesters burst away to thd Caerphilly 25, where play continued I until half-time. Half-time Score— G. T. M. Brynmawr 0 0 1 Caerphilly 0 0 0 On change of ends Foley kicked off and a minor resulted. Caerphilly burst away, but the home custodian saved. The homesters pressed, and Horton sustaining an injurv to his knee left. Brynmawr penned the visitors, and Reynolds and Foley got a On change of ends Foley kicked off and a minor resulted. Caerphilly burst away, but the home custodian saved. The homesters pressed, and Horton sustaining an injurv to his knee left. Brynmawr penned the visitors, and Reynolds and Foley got a try between them. A few minntes later D. Morgan scored, which was quickly succeeded by Dan Harris adding two other tries, the last being converbed by Wnvrv .Tones. adding two other tries. the last being converbed by Wnvrv Tnnes. Final Score— G. T. M. Brynmawr 13 ^3 Caerphilly 0 0 0 ST PETER'S v PENYLAN. On Roath Park. The Saints were weakly repre- sented in this match, seven of the second team being included in the istde. Aack)sud opened play for Penylan, and rough-and-tumble was the style for several mtou-No. At length the Saints resorted to their old game passing -and at ouce obtained the upper hand. Ryan was particularly noticed for hia tritky work, whilst W. S. Davies f«r Penvlan was n4so very good. Smart interpassing by St. Peter's saw Barry ground a try, but the plae4wkick proved fruitless. The same player did the trick again shortly after from a pass near the quarter flag. Half-time Score— G. T. M. St. Peter's 0 20 Penylan 0 0 0 Final Score— G. TJ M. St. Peter's 0 2 0 Penylan 1 0 0 CARDIFF JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE. Roath 2nds v. Cathays United.—Played on Boath Park. Final score Cathays United, I try 12 minors Roath, 1 try 3 minors. FILL HARRIERS v CARDIEF BOMILLY. A drawn game was played on the ground of the Pillgwenliy Harriers, Newport, minors only being registered, Tenby Swifts v. Carmarthen College.—Played at Tenby. Result: Tenby Swifts, 1 drop goal 1 try Cn-rmiu-thea College, nil. Docks United v. Roath Albions.—At lloathPark. Resulted in g win for Docks by two tries Victorias v. Tndor Stu-s.-Played at the Llandaff Fields. aod iesulted iB a win tot the ,Viov ttytOQfl- v_v 'j 4. J Canton Crusaders v. Penylan Seconds.—Played on the Llandaff Fields and ended in a draw, nothing being scored. St. Catherine's Athletic v. Riverside Albions.—On Llandaff Fields and resulted in a win for the latter by 1 goal 4 tries to nil. -Central Stars v. Windsor Stars.-Played at the Roath Park and ended in a win forthe Central Stars by 3 goals 4 tries to nil. St. Agnes v. -riondonus.-At the Boath Park, and ended in a draw, no score St. Pagan's v. Grange Harlequins.—On the ground of the former in the presence of a fair number of spec tators. Referee, Mr M. Jones, Canton. St. Fagan'- won by a try and 2 minorsfto nil. Riverside v. Splott Albions.—At Splotlands. Re- sult Riverside. 1 dropped goal 2 tries 4 minors; Albions, 2 minors. The tries were scored for River- side by E. Cochlin and W Cochlin. The goal was dropped by D. Hopkins. Cardiff Barbarians v. Mackintosh Albions.—At Grange, and ended in a win for the Barbarians by 2 tries 2 minors to 1 minor. The try-getters were J. Williams and F. Wheeler. Penarth A v. Llantrissant.—At Penarth Result: Penarth, 3 goals 2 tries to nil. Llandaff Yard v. St. Andrew's.—Result: Llandaff Yard, 2 tries St. Andrew's, 1 dropped goal. Tondu Thirds v. Aberavon Juniors.—Played on the ground of the former. The homesters won by 3 tries to nil. W. WhiUingham, P. Baker, and E. Mort were the scorers. Tondu v. Ogmore.—Tondu played their first match at home on Saturday, when Ogmore paid them a visit. The kick-off did not take place until after 5 o'clock. Final score :-Tondu, 1 goal 5 tries 6 minors; Ogmore, nil. Dingle (Morriston) v. Neath Excelsiors.—Played at Morriston. Result: Dingle. 6 tries Neath Excel- siors, 1 try. Ystra.d v. Trealaw United.—At Ystrad on Saturday, and resulted, in a draw, each team securing three points. Old Monktonians v. Pontnewydd.—At Pontnewydd, the home side winning by 1 goal 2 tries to nil..

RUGBY UNION. GENERAL MATCHES. Gloucester v. Bath.—Final score Gloucester, 3 goals 2 tries (21 points); Bath, niL Played in rainy weather before a fair attendance. Gloucester were without Clutterback, Whacker, and Smith, and Bath were four short of their full strength. In the first half Gloucester pressed and scored by Cook (2) and Goddard, the former majorising once. The second moiety of the game again went in favour of Glouces- ter, who added tries by Smith and Taylor, the latter after a fine run, Goddard and Cook converting. Coventry v. Nuneaton.—Result: Coventry, 1 try Nuneaton, nil. Weather showery and attendance small. Play was largely in the centre of the field, and neither back was otten called on. Nuneaton did well in the forwards, but the advantage was quite neutralised by superior passing by their opponents. The one try of the game was obtained after a clever burst by George Tuke, who when collared handed to Brown. Nuneaton ought to have scored more than once. Bristol v. Catford Bridge.—Bristol beat Catford Bridge at Bristol by 2 goals 7 tries to nil. The scorers were Marsh (3), Parsons, Shannon, Foster, Hussey, Watkins, and Baker. Oates kicked two goals. Rushes by the London team were neutralised by brilliant combination by the local three-quarbers, Needs, at half, repeatediy making openings which led to clever passing. Haslam almost scored for the visitors in the first half. Oates collaring him within a short distance of the goal. The came was fast throughout. Lydney v. Gloucester 2nd.-At Lydney before a large attendance, but in wet weather. Result: Lyduey, nil; Gloucester, nil. Very even game. The home team did very well, Lewis and Jones being very near scoring. Gloucester had very hard lines in not scoring in the first half. Gloucester played a good game in the first half, but fell off in the second half. Dvke (full-back) was not up to form. Jones (wing) played well. Devonport Albion v. Exeter.—Result: Devonport, 10 points Exeter, 6 points. At Devonport before 7,000 people. Early in the game Devonport lost Sturt through an injured knee, and played one short. In the first half Devonport scored tries through Stmt, jun., and Vivyan, each of which was goaled, whilst Parsons kicked a penalty for Exeter. Towards the end of the game the visitors showed superior play, and Chapman scorcd an unconverted try. Middlesbrough v. Grimsby Town. Result: Middlesbrough, 1 goal; Grimsby Town, nil. At Middlesbrough in showery weather.

NORTHERN UNION. YORKSHIRE SECTION. Manningham v. Leeds.—Result: Manningham, tries (9 points); Leeds, 2 goals (4 points). Played at Valley Parade in showery weather. Within half a minute of the start P. lockhart scored for Manning- ham.^ Later Barker and Leach each scored. Rhodes failed at goal each time. Rogan dropped a goal for Leeds. In the second half Rogan again dropped a goal for the visitors. Livers idge v. Bramley.-At Liversedge. Score Liversedge, 2 goals 2 tries (ten points); Bramley, 1 try (three points). Before the interval Parker scored a try for Bramley, who had slightly the best of the play. Following the restart Liversedge attacked strongly, and tries were obtained by Crowther and Todkill. The latter placed, and Midgelv kicking the goals. Liversedge continued to have the best of the play to the finish. Leeds Parish Church v. Wakefield Trinity.—Re- suit Parish Church, 11 points Wakefield, 2 points. At Leeds in showery weather before a good attend- ance. Laughlin played for the first time this season for Leeds. Gill scored grandly for the Parish, no goal resulting. Fawcett and Crumpton also got over for the Parish, Mosley landing a goal. Metcalfe registered a goal from a penalty for Wakefield. The Churchmen had all the best of the game, and were by far the quicker men. Huddersfield v. Halifax.—S core Hnddersfield, nil; Halifax, nil. Good teams turned oat in stormy weather at Fartown. The visitors, playing with a strong wind in the first half, had the best of the game, but were unable to score. Huddersfield con- tinued to play finely after change of ends, and Huddersfield were lucky to prevent a try. Hudders- field were -pressed. bnt were beaten off, and Halifax were attacked again at the finish. Castleford v. Hfmslet.—At Castleford. Result: Castleford, 2 goals 5 tries (19 points); Hunslet. 1 goaL The gate was not large owing to rain. Castleford completely outplayed Hunslet, for, whom Hannah could not piav. IN en scored tnree tries loruasue- ford, and Church and Salmons also scored. Townsend landed a goal from a mark, and Albert Goldthorpe dropped a goal for Hunslet from a penalty. Brighouse v. Hull.—At Brighouse before about a thousand spectators. Hull were without Franks at half-back, Thompson taking his place in the first half. Brighouse held the upper hand, and a goal and a try represented the state of the play at half-time In the second half Hull scored two tries and tw goals. Result: Hull, 2 goals 2 tries (ten points) Bradford v. Holbeck.—Result: Bradford, 2 goals 4 tries; Holbeck, 1 goal 1 try, At Holbeck. before 2,000 spectators, in boisterous weather. Broailey started for Bradford against the wind. McCarthy scored for Holbeck, and Hemsley improved during the first half, but the latter part of the game was in favour cf the visitors. Pollard scored twice, then Prole, and afterwards Frank Mnrgatrovd. Two of these tries were converted by Patrick. Nothing of importance follewed. LANCASHIRE SECTION. Widnes v. Broughton RIIongeril.-At Widnes. Re- sult Widnes, 1 goal 3 tries Rangers. niL Batey (Widnes), and Chapman (Rangors) were unable to play. The game was keenly contested throughout. A few minutes after the start Kelly (Widnes) retired injured, and. shortly afterwards Wolfenden (Rangers) was sent off the field for rough play. No score in the first half, but afterwards Aspey, Donnelly, and Bown scored tries, and Aspey placed a goal. Hull Iiingston Rovers v. Batley.—Final score: Rovers, 9 points; Batley, 7 points. The ground was in good condition. Stockport v. Swinton.—Result: ? Swinton, 1 goal 3 tries (11 points); Stockport. 1 goal 1 try (5 points). At Stockport. in showery weather, before 3,000 spectators. The game was very well contested, and in the first half James Valentine scored for Swinton and Oram placed a goal for Stockport. In the second portion Messer and Hampson scored tries for Swin- ton. and Worsley crossed the line for Stockport. Oldhani v. Runcorn.—Result: Runcorn, 3 points Oldham, 2 points. Before 16,000 spectators in showery weather. Oldham did most of the pressing in the first half, and from a free kick Sam Lees landed a goal. In the second half Runcorn played more vigorously and scored. Farmer failing to im- prove. Most of the play took place in the home territory during the closing stages. Rochdale Hornets v. Warrington.—At Rochdale. Final score: Hornets, 2 goals 1 try (7 points); War- rington, 1 goal 1 try (5 points). Tvldesley v. Salford.—Result: Salford, 4 goals 5 tries; Tyldesley, 'i goals 1 try. At Tyldesley, in stormy weather, before 700 spectators. In the first half Salford played against the wind, and Thomas and Shaw scored tries for them, Griffiths placing two goals. Worthington scored for Tyldesley, Aldred improving. Aldred also dropped a goal. In the second half Pearson scored three tries for Salford after fine passing, Griffiths placing two goals for Tyldesley.

ASSOCIATION. EBBW VALE v ABERDARE. Rbbw Vale commenced their season at home by engaging iiia friendly encounter with Aberdare. The weather was boisterous, but a fairly good number of spectators witnessed the game. Teams :— Ebbw Vale-Goa1, Brown backs, S. Davies and Tom Bowker half-backs, P James, AR Edwards, and another; forwards, Jeremiah, J Cunningham, J Langley, Sellers, and H 0 Oliver. Aberdare—Goal, Jenkin Howell; hacks, Hugh Jones and A S Davies half-backs, G Davies, W J Jones, and G N Shenton (captain); forwards, A C Powell, F J Caldicott, Steve Jones, and Leo Butt. Ebbw Vale were minus several of their usual players, the notable absentees being Carlisle, John- ston, and Lawrence, their places being occupied by players from the second team. The homesters started with the wind behind them, which at this time approached a gale, and a blinding rain swept overthe ground in the faces of the visitors. With this dis- advantage it was not surprising to find the 'Valians keeping up a warm attack, but the shots at goal were of a most erratic description. Eventually Langley had no difficulty in netting the first goal. For a considerable time the visitors were unable to clear their quarters, Howell having to save gave on several occasions. By means of strong return-, and a clever individual dribble on the part of A. C. Powell, Aberdare, beat the Valians' defence and equalised. Aberdare 1 Ebbw Vale 1 With the wind and rain at their backs it was expected that the vititors would ran out easy winners in the second half, and indeed they set to work in a business-like fashion. but the Valians offered a sturdy defence, Shenton, Powell, and Caldi- cot making several fine shots, but the defence of Brown was superb, gaining the applause of the spectators as he stopped shot after shot. Parker, after a fast piece of pla.y by the visiting forwards, placed his team ahead, and the same player found the net immediately after- wards. The Valians th en took a turn at attack. Langley made a fine effort, which terminated in success by Seliars kicking a. fine goal. Final Score— Goals. Aberdare 3 Ebbw Vale 2 REMAIMS. The game was robbed of much of its interest by the absence of several of the Valians' first representa- tives, and a^lso by the unfavourable condition of the weather. The strong wind made it impossible to pass with any accuracy. The visiting forwards were much too strong and fast for the Va"ns. Indeed, the entire team seemed to be of a superior quality, which will certainly develop into a warm lot when they get fully into their style. A. N. Edwards, Langley, and Jamc;s played wsil for Ebbw Vale, and Brown's goal-keeping was quite a brilliant feature. Powell Slientor, Hugh Jones, and Caldicot were the pick of the Aberdare lot. SWANSEA WANDERERS v GOWERTON. The Swansea Wanderers, a local organisation of some promise in the Swansea and District League, opened their season at the Vetch Field, Swansea, this afternoon. The teams were perhaps not at their full strength, for that could hardly be expected in an opening match, but there were a gooa many players eager for the fray, and these in the mo6t enthusiastic mood. The play was somewhat tame owing to the little practice the players had previously undergone, so that combination was not what it should have been. When the game was well ad- vanced the Wanderers gained the upper hand by Rica Jones putting through after a really good bit of work on the right wing. After this there were two or three onslaughts on the visitors' goal, but nothing further was scored Half-time Score— Goal. Swansea Wanderers 1 Govrerton 0 The restart of the second moiety was provocative of very little worth recording, but as the play ad- Ivanced the players warmed up, and then some really creditable work was shown. It was a good while however Jbefoce the Gow«rtoD«lerem4rew 1ml, &ot Niwot»a- «rfterv*

SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTH- SHIRE ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the above-named Association was held at the Grand Hotel, Cardiff, on Saturday, Major M. Lindsay, president of the Asso- ciation, :n the chair, suuported by thd Hon. Sec. and Treasurer, Mr Charies Artell, Messrs H. Hart, Car- diff G. Gallon, Cardiff Corinthians; O. G. Williams, Penarth C. Probsrt. Barrv Unionist; T. H. Davies, Cardiff Y.M.CA.; W. Surridge, Ebbw Vale; G. Mercer, Cardiff; W. W .tkins, New Tredegar; James Collins, Mardy; R. Williams, Pontlottyn; J. Gibson, Barry; and J. Norrie, Cardiff Corinthians. The accounts for the season 1898-99 were presented, and showed a balance of £.30 lis Id. In elucidating the statement the Secretary referred to the kind gift to the Association of IS by Major Lindsay. Speaking to the report the President said this was the first time in the history of the Association that they were able to report a credit balance. (Applause.) This balance was due largely to the fact that two teams which played in the semi-final for the Senior Cup had put iu three drawn games, and the financial result of the four matches to the Association amounted to £ 17. On the motion of Mr O. G. Williams, seconded by Mr H Williams, the report was adopted. Mr Mercer, in moving the re-election of Major Lindsay as presi- de t of the Association, spoke of the excellent ser- viens rendered to the Association by him, remarking ths. they could not possibly find a better mau for theeposition. The motion was carried with accla- ma tion. Mr Hart moved, Mr Surridge seconded, andt it was unanimously carried that Lord Tredegar be re-elected patron. All the retiring vice-presidents were r eappointed. Mr Charles Axtell was unani- mously re-elected hon. secretary and treasurer, and Messrs H. Hart, E. Ninnis, and G. Mercer auditors. The committee was elected as follows J. Wil- liams, J. Sandiford, T. Ninnis, G. Mercer, W. B. Surridge, A. G. Lewis, J. Gibson, F. Farthing, A. P. Pa.ton. O. G. Williams, D. Jenkins, and W. Watkins. Mr D. Jenkins, Brecon, was appointed to represent the Association on the Council of the Welsh Asso- ciation and on the Selection Committee. A general committee meeting was subsequently held, Major Lindsay again presidinc. The Secretary read a minute from the report of the annual meeting of the Welsh Association as follows :—" Aberdare v. Barry Athletic.—The secretary reported the re- ceipt of a complaint from Aberdare F.C. of the eon- duct of the spectators at Barry on April 29th aftei a match between the two clubs. A report of ar investigation into the matter by the South Wales ano Monmouthshire Football Association had also been received, and they had recommended that the Barry Club be cautioned against any recurrence of the stone throwiug by boys on the occasion, and thnfc they be instructed to put up the necessary notices warning spectators and to protect visiting clubs from a recurrence of the nuisance. It was resolved that the action of the Sonth Wales and Monmouth- shire Association be confirmed, and that notice ot any future investigation vf a charge between cluba be given to this Association, so that a representative of it may be present If thought necessary." The Secretary reported that the decision of the committee that Aberdare should pay Rogerstone £2 had not been complied with. He had written to the Aberdare Club, but had received no reply. On the motion of Mr O. G. Willipoms, seconded by Mr Watkins, it was resolved that the Aberdare Club pay the C2 on 01 before October 9th, otherwise they be suspended until the liability is discharged. The claim of Car- diff Corinthians against Rogerstone was withdrawn. Mr J. Williams on behalf of the latter club handing over the £ 1 Is due. DRAW FOR COMPETITIONS. SENIOR CUP. PRELIMINARY lOUND. (To be played on or before Nov. 11.) DIVISION 1. 1—Rhayader v. Llandrindod Wells. IP,eferee-Sergeaut,Major Busby. 2-Elan Valley, a bye. 3—Builth, a bye. 4-Knighton, a bye. JUNIOR CUP. PRELIMINARY ROUND. DIVISION III. I-Newport T. Ebbw Vaie 2nd. 2-Abergavenny v. Newport Garrison. 3-New Tredegar Y. Rogerstone 2nd. 4-Pontlottyn. a bye. DIVISION IV. I-Nelson v. Hafod. 2-Trelewis, a bye. 3-Porth 2nd, a bye. 4-Aberamaii, a bye.

EBBW VALE. The Ebbw Vale Rugby Football Club, which OF late years has played such an important part in Mon- mouthshire football, has just emerged from difficult ties that at one time threatened its existence. During the last season the club was called upon to pay an enormous rental for the Bridgeud field, and as the river side of the ground wonid have to be fenced to hide the play from the view of spectators who pro- fessed to love football, but were toomeantopayfor it. the cost of this fencing would mean an outlay of at least £ 50, so the committee were forced to look for iess expensive quarters. F,,)rtrLueeiyMrJohuJoues (Beaufort Arms) came to the rescue, and placed at their disposal an admirable piece of land at a. verv f°|a a Paying point of view the f i "rc roseate, and everything points to oho ability <h the Valians to uphold the high standard of merit which they have attained during the last three seasons. Air J. H. Pugh, one of the ?ii» 311 most popular members of the team, has been elected captain, with Mr George Harris vice-captain. The back i ,e Practically the same as last vear—J. ^-1 U.ans (centres), Harris and Jones », 1??. i 3 J.Thomas, a sturdy and clever half-back, and another will watch on the fringe ot f!i?„?orun?s' -5lth infusion of new blood the 1x1 as powerful as ever. Owing to the high field expenses last year the committee found it necessary to abandon the second string. But this year with the improved conditions of the finances it has been decided to form a reserve team, and although it will be affiliated with the premier team the new orgauisation will be run under inde- pendent management. With an abundance of talent at command the reserves will form a, fine training school for the first fifteen. A practice game was played to-day between the first and second strings. CAKDITF ST. PETEB'S F.C. have Sept. open.—Apply M. O "Sullivan,-31, TopMMrtnet, 999

RUGBY. | CARDIFF v PENARTH. (By OLD STAGER.") tiftnt i' Was ^1e first serious engagement of the season Vrith v e 011 Saturday, when the Welsh Metropolitans asfi t which at least a dozen may be regarded Pe? t ces fo1' the season opposed a side representing latp '-The club from the seaside suburb has of Wer ^ears much deteriorated, and the players J>rp»- rnac^1 lower in age than the average of those in Plap^US years in fact, the club at present was that a<i considerable disadvantage by the reason ciat ?lany of the players had never been asso- Pen t in the same game. For the first time «arth on this Park appeared in their new black »r»j yeUow striped jerseys, and were at oncc dnbbed ruaPrW^Ps by the crowd. In last Saturday's ine^T VJe visitors had shown that though young and experienced they were vigorous to a degree, end at (j forward they were expected to show a good 5} °f "sting in their play. B -S?. teams lined out as follows :—Cardiff—Back, H J"'afield three-quarter backs, H V P Hnzzey, A ^°nes, Ivpr .Jones, and A M Hicketts half-backs, Blat and C Sweet-Escott; forwards, G Dobson, Hoe^' Mclntyro. W Phillips, M Falcon, W W Hines, and C Spackman. Penarth—Back, C ^Veti T (captain): three-quarter back1?, T Dowdes- Ibaiu "Duncan, A E Vaughan, and E Whale; half- ftnt I*. R Allison and F Woodfiela; forwards, H C Rt F Kirby. C Warbnrton, W Yeo, A Da vies, jj^naghan, E Ellis, and E. Triggs. Referee, Mr p °wM, Llanelly. "arth opened play in a bad light, rain threaten- ojfJere Blake fielded the ball from a short kick KcVn was nnable to get clear. Then the visiting bi-A'rBrnaSers, very many stones the lighter pack, UP several manis, and after kicks by W. Jones 0* ."Bghes had been replied to by Duncan, in face ht.fi Ward rushes, Woodfleld got possession a lil"6 outside the home 25. and punted over the jve' thus exacting a touch down in defence. A °W('eswell and Duncan were prominent after the C»QP"0IJt with sharply-made screw pants, and the bp diff forwards rushed in a body well overl halfway, in |e the ball was heeled after a deceptive wheeL ltSWeet-Escott started a round of passing. W. Jones fio «0tltid Vaughan cheaply, and then transferred to tellow centre, and Ivor Jones scored the first try j„j.en the game was j List 10 minutes old. Winfield to convert, the try having beeu wide out. With the restart Penarth off with a bang, and Duncau collared W. Jones wPfe he could reply, after piclring up from a for- rnsh. Tlie ball was sent to Bickctts, the Penarth right centre was on icsetts, forcing him to kick to touch without W?*n? a yard- Th's brought about scrummaging inside Cardiff's 25, and the visiting halves ^Qring the ball Duncan got past W. Jones, but augha,x> failed to take a transfer and a good PPortunity was lost. After more scrummaging .^Cardiff's right wing and close into the touch line, eii -0X1 Picked up in the loose and scored a try, which "cited general cheering in recognition of pluclriness Sainst much heavier opponents. Although the try Oivf ga,iDed on the verge of the line Hutchings's kick evirt barely missed landing the major point. It was £ «««>* that the I'enarthiana had made themselves eiv ihus early in the season, and a free being sh f *0r °ffside Stranaghan had the ball placed for a jj> goal about 20 yards inside Cardiff's iialf. bef ^ollowmg up ended iu Ivor Jones being tackled Cavrf6 ils C0nlci set in a reply kick. Up to date the forws,rds had been worsted in every phase of th» ^atl!e- It was more by luck than good play that thp got away to halfway. For an infringement of giv rule by Woodficld the home side were tj. en a free luck, and by following up this advantage Venue was changed to the visitors' 25. Hughes ciever resourcefulness by putting in a screw Wi* and then from a scrummage towards the right jj.rg he started his backs. The ball went from TO+fZey> who ran between the centres, foiling them a feint to Ivor Jones, who parted with opportunely to W. Jones, so that int ^C'wdeswell nor Xhornley conld stop the ex- Koa?rnat'oual ^roi:l scoring. Winficld's shot for WA af\a'a failed. Penarth soon got over the midway 0{ e after the drop-out, and had the vigour bjj, th<3i'- forwards bsen helped by com- ftion iQ the three-quarcer line, where Dowdeswell havi1? ri £ ht wing was poor, the score would again Sali v equalised. Just over halfway where the Phiii' l<^ ^eeu taken by W. V»r. Hughes and W. lie veterans of the home pacii-Hughes sent out a splendid Jong, low y„ 5 to Escott, who having run about twenty feu S' b.rolce in towards the centre, and then put j, Zzey in^icssessiou of the boll with a pass over W. Qes's head, anrl the right wing was^iblo to score »or+ nt serious opposition. This try was one of a which would Dftat the best of defensive teams, pother good try was soon added. Cecil Sweet- Scott, picking up on the ball emerging sideways /°tt> a scrum, broke clean away, and when con- i??Qte J by Duncan said Thornley he threw wide to ^icketts. The sprinter, oat-distancing Dowdeswell skirting the touch-line, ran clean behind the P°sts. Winfield gained his first goal wt of four shots. itom this sta^e to half-time the Peaarth forwards ?id a lot of pressing, but their backs were always "eaten in cleverness, and two minors only were L "u.cu. Half-time score G. T. M. Cardiff 1 3 0 t>„ t-h 0 12 Though 14 points to 3 had been scored against them the visitors had impressed the crowd far more favourably than Penarth teams usnally do at thi III-ne olttit year. Almost at once the Cardiff backs, chiefly by ldckiug. brought about an invasion of tlie e&arth 25, and Jlclntyre came very new-r to scoring Ptu aru sh. Penarth now pulled out oRiy P^ek, a procedure only sensible if the this had tho ny<. eP the score down. Of course tage previrin-i,7i llr,aI eHect of upsetting the advan- ewra man h,eld by Penarth in the pack, and the ID defence' U]'t°i>, was by no means brilliant able to set kn« the indifferent Cardiff eight were after scrum iio L0 baI1 from tbe tight mauls. Sorum and Ivo" riV bold close in to the Penarth line, by rjrTar/i^ eraPass frora Hughes, was tackled Was iw nearly on the line, and it Shod wo much the defence as the slip- of the wlty. 111 which the ball was coming out Jonfcc P»ck that now staved off scoring. Ivor tt reso'nr a poor Pa9S from Sweet-Escott, showed crowd iT ne*3 which won the appreciation of the stvlp j?y acooPing it up, andin truly Arthur Gouldlike bv rePeated his performance of Saturday last there a 6°al. Beyond a dash by Warburton ^d th ^8,8 nothing of importance for fully 10 minutes, WStr a vlev^si^ns f°rwards wece again weakened filo trilin au sue taining an injury to his knee, which altnrwf 1 d°wn considerably. Then from a mark Sens«ij'- ex^ctly ftt halfway W. Jones dropped a disor Goal, Penarth were now completely wia* aad as a consequence when they ciPa>, l?ave a chance by a particularly b&pt heel out by the forwards the half- CenrAasaed to each other. and the ball was inter- ferin ^vor J°Des> the extra three-quarter inter- Wl.th the usefulness of Vaughan and Duncan. jyCn, a line-out just over Penarth 25 line, Escotfc oj,J:y. Placed the ball to Dobson, who beat off his t and galloped over the goal line, and from Winder the bar Winfield put on another goal. u, afterwards an unusual incident occurred, so far Sail +i? Cardiff Arms Park is concerned, Mr °ver i'6 c^airtnan °f the Penarth Committee being *l>nr u by the referee. Time waR now fast tjih^^hing, but the besc bit of open play yet con- t>Unoi "n7 Penarth was to come. After some the Cardiff forwards the ball came OS waiVs wa,y. and he made a good burst, brushing butJones and then passing to Stranaghan, who, hut lot his knee, must have scored, slowness in getting off enabled "held to pet ronnd and tackle him. r. Final Score— G. T. M. 'ardiff *4 3 4 Penarth 0 13 *Two dropped.

SWANSEA v BRIDGEND. wj fine weather, and before a large crowd, this w»B played at Swausea. Two of the visitors frorn tlle train, and substitutes were requisitioned °Win Swansea. Serines was unable to turn out Map g to an injury to his arm, E. Morgan taking his 8^' 'eams bajasea- ack, W J Bancroft (cant); three-quarter aLe re 1,1 Gordon, Dan Bees, G Davies, and W J <V#.M half-backs, K Jones and D M Owens for- JrJ, W Parker, E Morgan B Thomas, O Harries, A J*es, Hopkin Davies, W Joseph, and A Smith. tsriogend—Back, K Keynolds three-quarter 3ini?, • G Pratt, McCraith, T Matthews, and W Cox -backs, G Ball and .T Hitt; forwards, J Mat- JOews (captam), K L Davies, M Be van, Evans, W ^nell, JrEdwards, D 'Williams, and M Thomas. Referee, Mr H. Matthews. At 3.55 Swansea kicked off dead against a rather strong wmd, and the visitork; at once made a rapid }Jdvance, but some judicious kicking by the Swansea facks, which was well followed up by the forwards took the ball over the halfway line, and for some tninutes the forwards by hard scrummaging con- tested every inch of ground. Eventually Bridgend by good forward tactics compelled their opponents to f04 on the defensive. A penalty given the homester allowed them to clear. The game S?w. became very monotonous, the forwards keeping thp bau ln scrummage continually. eetttS<i home quarters got into play, and Trew on^Dg a Pa«« Dick •7ones' d9d«eci fve Th» eilts and scored. Bancroft failed to negotiate. ,v e Ranie now became more opeu and the homeste s, a strong forward rnsh, drove Bridgend to near 25. Subsequently B. Owen, D. Jones, Trew, laJJ Davies handled the ball in turn, but the st-named failed to find an opening. The visitors gt e Put on the defensive. Swansea attacking .rjongiy George Davies was soon in Dnf e again. He picked up the ball w? °f some loose play and transferred to Gordon, >m? sc°red. The place kick again failed. The ball was JJbsequently sent all over the field, eventually jesting iu touch in the Bridgend 25. From the out Swansea nearly scored, and a scrnm- 2*ge was formed almost on the visitors, §?J^-iine, but the latter relieved in good style and C°'e the invaders to mid-distance, where the game 2*8 hotly and evenly contested for some minutes, uyen a bit of exchange kicking ensued, which b » little advantage to either side. The St. glen's men, by au irresistible rush, forced opponents almost on their line, jldgend completely failed to remove the attack, and rj^ephregistered a try which was not improved upon. |V*ew and Itees were conspicuous, and by a couple of strong runs, which gained an appreciable dis- jj^ce, the homesters kept up a spirited attack till a 5**&or brought relief, but immediately the homesters resumed and aggressive attitude, again exacting Mother minor, and half-time was called. Half-time Score- G. T. M. Swansea 0 3 2 Bridgend 0 0 0 -Resuming, the homesters at once got within a £ 8*d of their opponents' goal-line, Dick Jones get- ^8 the ball ont of a scrummage passed to Ban- |?oft, who was near at hand. The latter made a effort to score, but was thrown rather heavily had his leg injured and was compelled to retire, Z^thur Jones taking his place as custodian. Swansea now having all the best of the gume, and Smith "Cored. George Davies failed to convert. It. Rey- a, Bridgend, was applauded for good defensive JrJtlcs. Dan Bees was next to score, but J? the fifth time the kick for goal failed. r*|J»sea sow led by 15 points to nil, and it was Bridgend were hopelessly beaten, ae they jf^eaow pressed in or near their quarters with e prospect of relief of a tangible nature. George J*\Owen now scored and Gordon converted, this EfHje the first out of the six tries goaled. All interest J? the match was gone, Swansea leading by 20 to nil, and the visitors appeared npw out- g*yedraa they had to act entirely on the defensive, ^jjoon got over and grounded down and also •on- CorT Bob Thomas registered try and Gordon TJV *ERTED- A. few minutes later Trew added another TjL■ the place kick failed. Gordon scored and cou- rted and time was called. Final Score- G. T. M. Swansea 4 6 >0 Bridgend 0 0 0 KEMAKKS. huikeopeuiDg stages were devoted to scrummages, QniJIfterwards «• free open game was played^md from 1)110 °* time Swansea had by far the °* the Bridgend forwards now and again held their own. The passing of the I Swansea third lioe was at times very effective, and completely nonplussed their opponents. At other times it was sdmewhat slovenly. The home halves, D. Jones and Owen. did extremely well, especially the former. "Hst Hiltt, one of the Bridgend halves, was very conspicuous for preventing the home for- wards gaining ground or relieving at a critical time. The combination of the Bridgend third line was really poor, scarcely a bout of passing worthy of notice tak- ing place. It is difficult to single out anyone for a word of commendation amongst the visitors' three- qnarters. The game was quite devoid of noteworthy incident, and was of the rough and-tumble nature and too one-sided to be of interest. The goal kicking of Swansea was indifferent.

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LEAGUE—DIVISION I. Aston Villa v. Blackburn Rovers.-Pwesult Villa, 3 goals Rovers. 1 goal. At Aston Lower Grounds before 25,000 spectators. The wind was boisterous and there were frequent showers. The Rovers re- arranged their team, McClare going centre half and Knowles acting as custodian. The Rovers went off with a dash, and Hirlie scored ere the game was a minute old. Villa pressed afterwards, and Wheldon equalised after half an hour's play. Half-time score ve Villa, 1 goal; Rovers, 1 goal. In the second half Villa pressed at the outset, but the Rovers presented I a sound defence. Knowles stopped several good shots, but was at length beaten by Devey at close quarters. Then the Rovers improved, and George was several times called upon. The Villa pressed towards the close, and Knowles saved twice from Garratty. Devey scored for the Villa just on time. Burnley v. West Bromwich Albion.-Resnlt: Burnley, 2 goals Albion, nil. At Turf Moor before 5,000 spectators. Burnley, who had the wind and the incline in their favour started, and kept up long pressure, wresting fine corners from which the Albion citadel, in charge of Reader, had many narrow escapes and the Burnley men had hard lines. The ninth corner ball was worked through in scrums, Morrison adding a second. Half-time score Burnley, 2 goals; Albion, nil. The second half was played in showery weather, and the surface and ball were slippery. The visitors' at- tacks were renewed on the Albion charge, which was well defended. Burnley had the best of the game, which was well contested Hillmau in the home goal picked up very smartly, but had not much to do. Newcastle United v. Derby County.—Result: New- castle, 2 goals Derby County, nil. At Newcastle. Eighteen thousand people gathered after a wet morn ing. T'he weather was tine for the match, and the ground good. Derby lost ths toss, and the United scored by Peddel. In the first minute the home side had much the best of the play, but it was half an hour before Warkrope scored a secoud with a grand shot which struck the post. Just before the interval: Kingsley aved finely from Arkesden. Half-time score Newcastle United, 2 goals Derby County, niL On resuming Fryer and Kingsley each had to save, but for a few minutes Derby were rather the better side. Then play became even, and the defence on both sides was well tested. A splendid chance for United was lost by Fraser twice over. Towards the close I the United proved superior, but failed to score again and won pretty easily as above. Notts Forest v. Stoke.—Result: Forest, 1 goal; Stoke, nil. At Nottingham in rough weather, before 10,000 spectators. Forest were without Fred Forman, Morris, and Calvey, their places being taken by Spencer, Benbow, and Capes, whilst the visitors were without Turner, Tooth playing instead. Forest were first to appear, but afterwards Stoke had the best of matters. A violent storm caused play to be suspended, and afterwards the game was somewhat tame. Half-time score Forest, 0; Stoke, 0. In the second half attacks were made on both goals, and Spouncer just missed the mafk. Maxwell sent past and Spencer missed a chance. Benbow scored after 20 minutes, tha referee disregarding the claim for off-side. Forest had slightly the best of matters arterwards, and Benbow missed a fine opening. Stoke tried hard but failed to equalise. Manchester City v. Notts County.—Result: City, 5 goals; Notts, 1 goal Played on the City ground. wrteen thousand spectators were present. Owing to heavy rain the ground was in poor condition. After six minutes. play Ross headed a goal from a fine kick by Jones. The City continued to have the best of the play, and before half-time succeeded in scoring another goal. At half-time the score was: Man- chester City.2 goals Notts County, niL Moffat scored the City's second goai. and after the restart Rosa added a third by a clever piece of play. Then McConnochie from a pass by Goss easily scored Notte's first goal. Gillespie headed the City's fourth goal, and B. Smith scored the fifth. Sheffield United v. Bury. — Result: Sheffield, 4 goals; Unry.nii. At Sheffield in showery weather before 6,000 spectators. United had their full strength. Bury owing to illness and injuries played several reserves United had the wind in the first half. Bennett headed the first goal for the United in three minutes, and five minutes later Hedlev shot the second, Bury retaliating. Foulke saved from Plant. The United pressed, and Montgomery had several shots to stop. Half-time score Sheffield United, 2 goals; Bury, nil. Three minutes after the resumption Priest shot a third goal for the United, and soon Hedley added a fourth. Bury attacked in turn, but there was no sting in their shots, Foulke saving easily. The United played with much dash, but missed several chances of adding to their score. The United played much the stronger game,but Bury defended well. Liverpool v. Everton.-Result: Everton, 2 goals; Liverpool, 1 goal. At Anfield, before about 25,000 spectators in very boisteious weather. Liverpool kicked off against the wind, which had somewhat moderated, but was still stiff. Everton taking advantage of the wind made a vigorous attack on the home goal, and Taylor scored amid cheers. Then Liverpool took up the pressure, and a few minutes later Robertson equalised. Even play fol- lowed. No further score was made before the interval, Half-time score: Liverpool, 1 goal Everton. 1 goal. On resuming Liverpool took up the attack with vigour, but without result. Then a fine piece of work by the Everton forwards resulted in Settle scoring for the visitors, an effort which wm enthusiastically applauded. Even play followed. both teams making desperate efforts to increase their score, but without result, the game concluding as above. Preston North End v. Scmderlamd.-Result Sunderland, 1 goal North End nil. Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Glossop,—Result; Wanderers, 4 goals; Glosson, nil.

LEAGUE—DIVISION II. Burton Swifts v. Newton Heath.—Result: Swifto nil; Newton,nil. Both clubs well represented. Burslem Port Vale v. Barnsley.-Resnlt: Vale,3 goals Barnsley, 1. At Burslem. Gainsborough v. Small Heath.—At Gainsborough, Result: Small Heath, 4 goals Gainsborough, 1 goal. Wallsali v. Woolwich Arsena.L-At Wallsall. Be. suit: Wallsall, 2 gouls Woolwich Arsenal, nil. Loughborough v. Sheffield Wednesday.-Result: Loughborough, nil; Sheffield, nil. Bolton Wanderers v. Lincoln City.—At Bolton, before 3.000 spectators. Result: Bolton Wanderers, 4 goals Lincoln, nil. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Bristol Rovers v. Bedminster.—Result: Bed- minster. 3 goals Bristol Rovers, nil. At Bristol in windy weather before 8,000 spectators. The Rovers were without Gray, Stone being played in goal. They failed to score before the interval, although they had the wind, and Bedminster secured a beauty by Flewitt. Ia the second half they had the best of matters, Flewitt and Boucher scoring, Bristol City v. Southampton.—Result Southamp. ton, 3 goals Bristol City, 1 goal. At Bristol beiore 7,000 spectators. Tottenham Hotspur v. Reading.—Result: Hot- spur, 2 goais Reading. 1 goal. At Tottenham. New Brompton v. Chatham.—Result: Ne" Brompton, 1 goal Chatham, 1 goal. Portsmouth v. Brighton United.—Result: Ports- mouth, 3 goais Brighton. 1 goal. Millvrall, 1 goal. At Swindon. Swindon v. Mill wall—Result: Swindon, 2 goals Mill wall, 1 goal. At Swindon. MIDLAND LEAGUE. Lincoln City Reserves v. Newark.—Result: Lincoln City Reserves, 1 goal; Newark.nil. Before 800 at. Lineoln. Burton Wanderers v. Leicester Fosse.—Result: Leicester Fosse, 2 goals Wanderers, nil. At Lei- cester. Rushden v. Northampton.—Result: Northampton, 1 goal; Rushden, nil. Played Rushden. GLASGOW CUP—UNDECIDKD TIE. Rangers v. Third Lanark.—At Ibrox Park before 10.000 spectators. Rangers won easily by 5 goals to nil, Hamilton and Graham scoring. ENGLISH CUP TIE. Sheppey United v. Gravesend.—Result: Sheppey United, 3 goals; Gravesend, 1 goal. An exciting game was witnessed at Sheerness in the above tie. SCOTTISH LEAGUE. Celtic v. Clyde.—Result: Celtic, 5 goals; Clyde. nil. Plaved on Shawfield in stormy weather. Dundee v. St. Bernard's.—Result: Dundee, 3 goals; St. Bernard's, nil. Played at Dundee in stormy weather, before 6,000 spectators.

good piece of combined play in front of the home goal. There was nothing further scored when time arrived. Final Score: Goals. I Swansea Wanderers 1 I Gowerton 1 PORTH v CARDIFF CORINTHIANS. At Porth. Teams :— Porth—Goal, Gregory; backs, R Parry and W Picken; half-backs, Tom Davies, W. Higgins, and O Regan; forwards, W Williams. Idris Edwards, Stone, Fred Miles, and W Watkins. Corinthians--Goal. W Fudge backs, F Price (cap- tain) and W Merratt; half-backs, W J Davies, J Gibson, and another forwards, W Gibson, J Scott, R Price, W J Bul I^ncl another. When the game commenced a strong wind was blowing down the field, much to the detriment of good football, and of a decided advantage to Porth, who kicked off down the slope. The visitors showed up well in the opening stages. Gibson received a pass from Price and travelled right away to the Porth goal, but was impeded by Picken, who with a tremendous kick drove tbe ball back again, and Miles with a smart run and follow up put ou the first goal for his side. In a few minutes after the kick-out Porth showed to consider- able advantage Stone and Regan, playing the game to a nicety, after indulging in scientific passing trans- ferred to Williams, who with capital judgment scored the second goal. Corinthians now had their innings by Price and Merrett bringing off a splendid dribble and beating Parry, and Gregory scored a pretty goal. Williams again scored for Forth. Half-time Score— Goals. Porth 3 Corinthians 1 The second half opened in a splendid fashion, the Cardiffians playing a most determined game, but were decidedly unlucKy. Raydon fouled Picken, a free being allowed. The veteran ex-Barryite, with a magnificent kick, sent the ball right into the goal, where Williams was waiting, and headed into the net. Some give-and-take play was now indulged in, the visiting backs showing good combination, but lacked in judgment, or they must have scored with the wind. Corner after corner was awarded Porth, but nothing could be done owing to the gale. Miles and Higgins scored within a few minutes of the call of time. Final Score— Goals Final Score— Goals Porth 6 Corinthians .„ 1 ABERAMAN v MACKINTOSH (CARDIFF). Played at Aberaman under the auspices of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Association (" Second Division "). Referee, Mr D. Edwards, Aberdare. Cardiff started operations from the lower end with a strong wind in their faces, penning the homesters in their quarters, but Thomas cleared splendidly, and the home forwards were set in motion, the visiting backs having all they could do to keep their lines intact. The homesters, however, were not to be denied, and a really fine bout of passing saw Hcbbs put the ball through, thus scoring initis..1 Half-time Score— Goals. Cardiff 0 Aberanran 1 In the second half play became very exciting, both teams making strenuous efforts t>o score. The visitors, after splendid all-round play, equalised matters from a penalty kick given against Cardiff for hands. Hobbs again gave his side the lead. Final Score- Goals. Aberaman 2 Cardiff 1 Rogerstone v. Barry Unionist Athletic -Playe at Rogerstone in the prsence of a good crowd. Teams: Rogerstoue—Goal, G tiampton backs, Picken and W Corfieid half-backs, J Hayward, J Littlehales,and A James; forwards, S Archer, J Jones, H Hassall. G Jones, and W Evans. Barry Unionists-Goal, Sut- ton; backs, Green and H Jones half-backs, Rees, Sheldon, and Callaghan forwards. King, Mitchell, Thompson, Thursby, and Webb. Referee, Mr Williams, Llanelly. The game "pened strongly, Rogerstone showing to powerful effect, Hassall and George Jones generally leading. Barry were hard pressed, and were playing against the wind. Green and Sutton were chiefly in evidence for sound defence. Rogerstone, after a prolonged stay in the visitors' half, during which they came very near to scoring, were eventually driven out, and Webb had a clear field, but was overtaken and robbed just before the interval. George Jones got a pass close upon the Barry goal, and lifting the ball with good judgment beat Sutton, thus scoring Roger- stone's first goal of the season. Barry directly after became dangerous, but James conceded a corner, from which J. Jones relieved. Rogerstone played de- terminedly. bat met with a capital defence. Final Score- GoaL Rogerstone l Barry 0 BRECON v DEPOT S.W.B. The football season was inaugurated in Brecon by the local Association Football Club with a match against the soldiers. The town team were a disorganised lot, only one of last season's players being included in the eleven. The play was raggei and poor throughout, combiiiation being conspicuous by its absence. In the first half Gower obtained a point for the Depot, who crossed over against the wind with a one point lead. In the second moiety Godsell scored again, whilst Edwards replied with one for the town. Tow&rds the finish, from good play by Watkins and Ho witson, Drummer Watkins got a third point. Final Scorc— Goals. Depot 3 Brecon I Brecon I ABERYSTWYTH v WREXHAM. At Aberystwyth before a large crowd. The first half was well contested, the home team holding their own and Bennett bcoring. Wrexham played with a strong wind in their favour, but failed to equalise. In the second half Wrexham played a most determined game and scored four times. Green scored again for the home team, and Griffiths added another for Wrexham. Result: Wrexham, 8 goals; Aberyst- wyth, 2 gcala. ROGERSTONE A v BARRY UNIONISTS A. At Rogerstone. Final Score— Goals. Rogerstone A 4 Barry Unionist A 1 TRELEvYIS v SPLOTT. At Trelewis. At Trelewis. Final Score— Goals. Trelewis 4 Splott 0 Cardiff Albions v. Roath Park Wesleyans.—This League match was played on Llandaff Fields. In the first half Parry scored thrice for the homesters. The second half witnessed some pretty play. J. Summers scored for the Albions. Several shots were put in. Crowther scored from a difficult angle. F. Priest scored just before the finish. Final score Cardiff Albions, 6 goals Roath Park, nil. Rawdens 20d v. Neville Juniors.—Played on Llan- daff Fields, and after a one sided game ended in an easy win for the former by 11 goals to 1 goal. St. Catherine's Athletic v. Rawdens.—This match was played on Llandaff Fields, and resulted in a win for St. Catherine's by 5 goals to 1 goal. Earl (2), O. Watts (1), and Bartlett (1) scored for the winners, and Waddington and A. Best for the Rawdens. St. Patrick's Stars v. Clare Rovers.—Result: Saints, 2 goals; Rovers, nil. Grange Juniors v. Cardiff Janiors.-At Grange- town. Result: Grange. 2 goals Cardiff, nil. Loudoun Crescants v. Saltmead Junior Stars.—At Grangetown and ended in a win for the Loudouns by a try to nil. Clare Stars v. St. Vincent's.—At Canton, and re- sulted in a win for the Stars by 1 goal to nil. Docks United v. Roath Albions.—At Roath Park,8 United won bv 2 tries to nil.? Moorland Juniois v. Moors United,-At the Moors and resulted iu a win for the Moorlands by 4 goals to nil. The scorers for the winners were R. John (2) Edwards, and Pritchard. W. Lorie played well in goal for the United, saving some grand shots. Splott Victorias v. St. German's.—At the Tide Field and ended in a win for Splott by ft goals to nil. St. Peter's United v. St. Mary's Juniors.—At the Roath Park, St. Mary's winning by a try to nil. St. Catherine's v. Riverside Albions.—At the Llan- daff Fields, and ended in a win for Riverside by 1 goal 4 triei- to nil. Canton Parish Church v. Corinthians 2nd.—At the Jnbilee Park. Final: Canton Parish Church, 3 goal 4 tries to nil. Canton Parish Church v. Corinthians 2nd.—At the Jnbilee Park. Final: Canton Parish Church, 3 goals Corinthians, 3 goal. Penarth Viila v Cymrics.-At Penarth. Result: Penarth Villa, 3 goals Cymrics, nil. Morristan Association Club.-A practice match between the Probables and Possibles of the new Association team took place on Saturday afternoon. The players displayed good form, and with a little practice will prove themselves worthy opponents. Several Swansea socker players will assist, and it is anticipated that the new club will advance rapidly during the season.

ihn60'^1? s°od both in attack and defence, Hough tbe latter was only pat to the test, on two casions. The home team will with practice aKe a warm lot, their recruit backs playing a pnnt. Sams, and if the forwards can only ntrol the ball in the scrum there is plenty of ^ower a'i toa,ck of them, and they nouldd give a good account of themselves in the .8 league competitions. j t> *n liogerston v. Barry Association match, j ^'le ^orne side, were beaten by the excellent [ t^cs and sound forward play of their opponents, j s 6 v!ri,QC? played a great part in a game in which J in^eil0r ■'u^^IDen': did a great deal towards gain- R such a handsome victory for the Monmouth- shire men.