The Merthyr Express

Y GOLOFN QYMREI6. ¡. Y Farddoniaetb, Llyfrau Cymraeg Fw oadolygu, &0., i'w danfon i'r cyfeiriad canlynol: ♦—Mr. E. T. John (Ieuan Dyfod). "Glantaf," 23, Brynheulog, Penydarren, Merthyr. Y GLOWR AR T TBAETH.—Nis gallwn yn bre. teenol addaw dim o berthynae i'r pennillion hyn. Os daw gofod, o fewn amser rhesymol, cant ymddangos. Nid llawn, ond cyforiog ydyw tein bwrdd ar byn o bryd. YR HEN WRAIG WEDI FFAELTT AB T FFORDD. —Englyn campus-t-eilwng o ben a chalon y Ðardd. ADGOFION MEBYD, etc.—Prydferth a naturiol t-el arfeyr.- ,Y y rhan fwyaf o honom, enwedig yrbai a ddygwyd i fyby yn y Wad rliyw adgofion tebyg. Y DOitTH DDU.—Dau bean ill bach, yn llawn nwyna-nt a. synwyr cyffredin. Diaipeu mai ba: gwfenxtSi KWPWtak fcpjyddo, fe' "y^dy^fedant ■$&yt eia|n» jaefcusaiiL ps^aeUir ei gaeJ^^h "ddi^wgr. Y itia/e 'y 1^1 h&cldyw wedi myncd mor anniwall o drachwantus, fel y mae, er mwyn budr-alw, yn barod i lygru. popeth. Nid yw hyd yn oed y bars. a fwytawn yn rhydd oddiwrth ei reibusrwydd halogedig. Djgon posibl, er hyny, y gwneir gormod o ff.wndwr ar y cyfan o wrth-ddadl "bara du" yr Almaenwr. Dvwcdir mai "bara rhyg" ydyw. >Y mae llawer o honom yn ddigon hen i gofio am fara cvffelyb yn cael ei ddefnyddio mewn thai o siroedd Cymru ers ychydig fiynyddau yn ol, os nad yw eto yn cael ei fwyta. mewa rhai parthau. Yn "Shir Gaer" gelwid ef yn "fara shipris." Cyfansoddid ef o haidd a. cheiroh wedi eu cyd-gymysgu. Weithiau byddai y grawn yn cael eu "cymysg" cyn eu hau, ao felly yn cyd-dyfu, yn cyd-addfedu, ac yn y diwedd yn cael eu eyd-falu. Brydiau eraill byddai y blawd haidd a'r blawd ceirch yn cael fiu cyd-gymysgu yn v nos. wrth bobi y bara. Pan yn cael ei wncyd yn briodol, byddai hwn yn fara biasus iawn, a sicr yw nil. fu erioed iachusach bara. GWAKWYN EISIOES. — Yn ein nesai oe yn fcosibL —: o: Y LLENOR. I Y lienor di-ball ei anian,—a rydd I Ini'n rhad awr diddan Ao arwr desth gwr ar dan-mwn egwyl, I'w wlad anwyl ymleda ei hunan. Penydarren. DEWI. o TYLODI. Bod yn diawd, anffawd fawr yw,—a ilwydrew Llawdrwm ar ddynolryw; Qoddiwr bedd. er claddu'r byw Cyn eu hadsg, gawn ydyw. Absrcwmboi. ALAW STLEN. o: Y DIODDEFAINT. Dyma Geidwad pechadur—yn rhoi lawn enaid mewn llafur! Er yn isel, gwel o'i gur Acw oesau'n cael cysur. Cref fu hirlef Ei fawrloea Yn nghil ardd, ac Angel roes I'r Glan gusan o ^vsur— Ow! 'r chwys coch! oer-ehwys y curt Draw yn y cwm, trwm fu'r trin- I Dduw wylo ar ddeulin. < » Er oer ing ar awr angau, A rhyw nos" hir yn ncehau, Rhin gwaed fy nhirion Geidwad A'm gesyd fry'n Nhy fy Nhad. bowlais. W. H. D. —* o: LLINELLAU u ymadawiad Mr. Evan Bevan, Ynyshir, i i fod yn Oxuchwyliwr Glofaol yn Nghaaol- barth AfFrica. Mae'r cyfaill, E. Bevan, O'i fwriad yn gyfan, j Ar fyn'd i gael trigfan, Yn Affrica bell; O'i fodd yn fwriadol, ''<oj Fel dyn penderfynol, Caiff daith hir-barhaol I'w babell. Ffarwel, gyfafll anwyl, Mae deall y gorchwyl fel rhodd yn ei ymyl, Bob amaer o'i blaid; Ca/r fraint 'nol ei arfer 0 weini cyfiawnde-r$ Hyd angeu ar gyfer l' Angenrhaid. O'i gariad fel gwron > i Bydd bellach yn ffydon f, 1 Fe] brawd i'r brodorion byw yn on rnysg S Ca'r hawlfraint i'w tywys t 1 weithio yn weddus Fel gweithiwr tra hwylus t Dan addysg Oiiff ddysgu'r Kaffiriaid, *1 I Y rhai sydd yn weiniaid, Nad yw fel caei>h-te;striaid Yn dyn du. Rydd i'r dyn-ion aoon Yn eu goruchw^lj^a Fel bu i'w gym'dogion Yn Nghymru. Mewn rhwyag mae'r anrtegioa Roed iddc fel rhoddion, Yn dweyd fel gwir dyataon Ei fod yn cael parch. (iyn ei ymaidawiad Daeth llawer dan deimlad Pruddglwyfus, gwir ganad J} I'w gyfarch. i" Jaed gryfder i groesi | ^ros wyneb y weilgi, Tel morwr yn heini', Nes cyrhaedd y wlad: I fod eto'n fuddiol Fel meistr dymunol, A'i fedr yn unol A'i fwriad. Y cri yn ein owyfafan Yw—"Tyred yo fuan Yn ol i dy drigfan AT dir Gwalia gu; j Mae llu o'th pydnabod v Yn Nghymru mewn cytcuxl 1 Bob amser yn barod f I'th barchu." V Treharris. D. EDWABDS.. ■—.—: 0 FFERMDY BRITHDIR UCH (BITDDUGOL.) Dihafal hen adfeilion V Sy'n gwvlio swyn J glyn" Gan wrandaw per gaheuon' Mewn bri yn dyrchu'r bryn, i I farw rhwng dy ruriau, Yn adsain fwyn a chu, Mal swynion meJus eeinisa Aur gylfin 'deryn du. Digyfryw yw'th adgofion, ? Mor fwyn a "Chymru fu" I Iach odlau dy; chwedleuon I A'u swyn yn synnu sy'. r, 01 bri eydd ar dy lwybrau y Draws bro a thros y bryn", A'r wig ar dan o liwiau- Yn harddu clog y giyn. O'r heinyf werdd gynghanedd A ddaw hyd at dy ddor, A nwyf o bur dangnefedd Yn acen AIm y cor; A briaill aur y broydd Ar ddawna a. rydd i ni Eu gwenau—swynion gweunydd Ar Brithdir geir mewn bri. 11" FochriWt J. W. o: r ER COF 'Am May a Brinley Davies, dau blentyn Mr. l-' Mrs. Davies, 15, Garden-row, Well-street, t>owlais, gladdwyd yn ddiwedwy ferch yn 'b&dair-ar-ddeg, bachgen yn ddwy-ar-bym- oed. Dau flod'yn tlws yng ngardd yr oee Drwy ingol loes a dorwyd, Ond cyn i angau dd'od i'w cau, Prydferthach dau ni welwyd. Yng ngwanwyn bywyd gwelwyd Yn mysg y drain yn tyfu: A'u persawr hyfryd dal Nee gwneyd i'r anial wenu. t Derbynient eu hadnoddau pur 0 lanercb cywir crofydd Anadlent ysbryd Gwynfa wen, v. Ac awel "pen y mynydd." Eu hawydd oedd cael gwisgo gwedd, Arddunedd "Rhosyn Saron," rhoi ei ddelw hardd drwy Sydd Ar lechau pridd y galon. Edmygent wynder bywyd cu Hoff "Lili y dyffrynoedd," Gan dynu maeth o'i natur wiw I feithrin byw ysbrydoedd. Dadblygai'r ddau dan wlith y Nef X Mewn cartrof hynod ddedwydd; J Dan gysgod edyn rhiaint cu, Yn parchu llwybrau crefydd. 1 Eu perarogledd daenau dros -J Yr achos yo Monab: v presenoldeb yno "r Coroni llawer oed fa. Ond yn y man rhyw gwmwl du teulu hylon: Esgorodd hwn ar boen a gw 'Roedd angau yn ei blygion. O'i fynwes oer gollyngwyd th, R'odd "May" mewn eaeth gadwynl, A throi yn fud ei bywyd bach, 'i. A'i gruddiau iach i welwi. Nid digon hÝn-fe welwyd "Brio'* Yn teithio glyn marwolaeth; 1 v Gad aw odd dre' lie bu am dro Am fro'r trigfanau helaeth. Rieni hoff, nao wylwch mwy, Mae'r plant uwch clwy' a golld, A'u tynion dannau'n rhoddi mawl Yn myd y gwawl a'r gwynfyd. Eu cyrph a. roddwyd yn y bedd, LIe maent mewn head yn huno: Cant yno orphwys hyd nes daw Y 11a w udgorn hibi. Dowlaia TAMO. J 10 ..¡.A "wi

EVENTS OF THE WEEK. The Fr&ich General Election will take place on Sunday, April 24th. Mr. J. M. Simmonds, of Round Hill-cres- cent, Brighton, has attained the age of 102, Wales has 3,240 men in the Army; Eng- land, 183,703; Scotland, 18,530; and Ireland, 22,956. It is understood that the Elder-Dempeter Line is to be floated with a capital of 22,000,000. The Graigols fuel workers, Swansea, who had come out on strike, decided on Saturday to return to work. Forty-five persons have been killed and thirty-one injured in a railway disaster near Greenmountain (Iowa). A Blue Book issued on Monday shows that the British Government has decided on the evacuation of the interior of Somali- land. In collision with the I* and N„Wv Railway passenger steamer <?oane £ iara, the Ma,rq^i« of of yrab eaftfc Her, cww- wei-e rescued.. I At Swansea on Monday John Foley, "a labourer, was fined B10 and costa for selling intoxicants without a licence on Sunday, March 13th. Mr. Haldana suggests a Second Chamber very small in numbers and representative of very great constituencies, so as to obtain the pick of the nation. Three thousand persons met in Trafalgar- square on Saturday to protest against the re- moval of the "Brown Dog" statute from its position it Battersea. A Japanese mantelpiece in the Eltham Golf Club, which the King greatly admired during a recent visit, has been presented1 to His Majesty by the club. Welsh tinplaters, members of the Dockers' Union, are arranging to forward £ 100 to American tinplaters—many of whom axe IVelahmen-iiow on strike. Two of the Earl of Rosebery's "reform" resolutions were passed in the House of Lords on Monday, and while the third was being discussed, the debate collapsed at an early hour, and was adjourned. Trade at Swansea Docks list week was very brisk,1 all the tips and cranes being actively employed, and one of the most pleasing features in the fact that the new King's Dock is being utilised more fully than before. By. learning and reciting the whole of the New Testament during the past year little Jane Davies, not quite 12 j^ears old, of Blaen- cwm, Gartheli, Cardiganshire, has just won a prize from the local Church Sunday School. South London musicians have, with the per- mission of tha L.C.C., erected a sundial in Bus- kin Park. as a memorial to Mendelssohn. The diaJ stands on the site of the house in which the great composer lived while he was engaged in writing his "Spring Song." In the House of Commons on Nlonday ATr. Asquith explained the Government's intentions in regard to the Budget. A discussion arose on the financial confusion, and Mr. Lloyd George in fixing the responsibility, delivered sn animated reply to the Opposition speakers, The indications in the political world point to another General Election in the near future. There was considerable activity in prepara- tion for the campaign in the offices of the Chief Government Whip on Saturday, and it was announced that all Conservative seats will be contested. centenary of the Swansea auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society will shortly be celebrated. Swansea holds the unique position of being the first auxiliary formed in the Principality, and the twelfth in the world. The local auxiliary was formed at the Swansea Guildhall on April 27th, 1810. The Labour party on Monday issued cir- culam to about 200 Members of Parliament asking their co-operation in bringing for- ward a resolution after Easter on the deci- sion of the House of Lords on the Osborne case, which prevented trade union funds being used for paying salaries to M.P.'s. Croydon's electricity undertaking already having a reaerve of over £ 34,000, the borough council were able on Monday night to appro- priate a surplus of £ 4.000, and thu3 avoid an inorease in the general district rate. The ] poor rate, however, has increased; by 2d., chiefly owing to the demands for educational purposes. Mr. Churchill, the Home Secretary, spoke on the Veto question on Saturday at Man- chester, and said that after the Resolutions had passed the Commons, either these or A Bill baaed upon them would be introduced in the House of Lords without delay. He ex- pressed the opinion that it is on the Veto, not on the Budget* that the fate of this Parliament depends. A L.C.C. sdhoot teaeheT, named Herbert Winslow, of Tufnoll-park-road, has been found dead in his bedroom, with ft rubber tube fastened to his neck by a piece of rope. One end of the tube waa attached to a gas bracket and the other end was in his mouth. Winsliw's brother expressed the opinion at the inquest that the man's mind had suddenly the inquest that the man's mind had suddenly given way as the result of over-etudy. i When an express from Derby to Man- ohftter, Vag approaching Chinley on Sunday ¡ evening, one of the passengers, Steve Prophit, agedi 23, the eon ofaa. widow living a Romford- street, Chdrlton-on-Medlock, was found dying, in the corridor. "I've taken poison. I ehali soon be dead," he said to the conductor, and then expired. To his mother he had written a letter in which he said he could not stand I the trouble any longer. I. I About two and a-half years ago, when a I Mr. Owen was a relief stationmaster at Aber- I gwynfi Station, on the G.W.R., someone broke j into the station and stole articles to the value of 50s. The articles were of no use to anyone I in the employ of the company. Mr. Owen, who I paid for the value of the articles, has now re- ceived an anonymous letter containing JE2 17s. 6d., being interest on the money, and ex- plaining that the theft was fof the purpose of annoying another man. Sixty pounds was realised at Sotheby's on I Monday for the Book of Common Prayer, 1634, bound in old English blue, with the crowned arms of William IL, Prince of Orange, and Mary, daughter of Gharlesl., and Princess Royal of England. The Prayer. Orange, and Mary, daughter of Charles I., whose signature, "Carolus R. it bears on I the title page to the Psalms, and may have been given by him to his son-in-law and daughter for use in the private chapel during their stay in England. Mr. Frank A. Gill, a Ciirector of the Lanca- shire Inebriates' Board, pleads in the annual rfeport of that body for the segregation of in- carable drunkards. He also states that while the wholesome check on the too rapid increase of the law-breaking classes formerly imposed by deportation had been withdrawn, we found everywhere, instead, humanitarianism run riot, and allowed degenerates to live in our midst, contaminating the race. We compelled them to live more or less healthy lives, and so en- abled them to propagate their species, which we then reared at the cost of the community. A twelve yeafa* search for a man's missing mother has just had a strange1 ending at Nottingham. Fourteen years ago the son of Emma Depman. a widow, wm adopted by foster parents, but after two years he began searching for his mother. On Monday he saw in the newspapers an account of an inquest on & Mrs. Desman, of Nottingham, who, at. ter being missed for ten days, was found dead in a bath full of water by a friend, who broke into the house. Death bad taken place, ac- cording to the medical evidence, from shock. Struck with the similarity of the names, the eon asked the permission of the police to see the bpdy, and then identified his long-lost mother. The fourth annual report of the National Women's Social and Political Union states that the total sum raised during the year was £ 31,686. The salaried staff now number 98. Twonty,thoumad meetings have been held dur. ing the year. The organisation throughout the country is grouped round 23 centres, to whioh organisers have been appointed by the execu- tive. The campaigq in London is worked from headquarters end from 20 local Women's Social and Political Unions. Two hundred and ninety- four women have suffered imprisonment, bring- ing the total served since the beginning of the agitation to 28 years. On 110 occasions the hunger-strike has been carried out, and 36 times forcible feeding has been inflicted. The first sod of a new coal mine in connec- tion with the South Rhondda Colliery at Bryniau, Llanharran, was cut last Thursday by Mrs. James Hood, of Edinburgh* in the pre- sence of an influential gathering, including Mr. W. W. Hood, the promoter of the concern, and other gentlemen connected with colliery enter- prise. The new pit marks the «crmiBencetnen6t of a new industrial era for the district, and ia conjunction with the great developments in the Ely Valley, the whole district » regarded as likely at no distant date to become a rival to the Rhondda in its output of first-class coal. The new pit, when sunk, will find employment for 1,000 men. Mw. Hood was presented wiw a silver spade, with which she cat the fcrst sod. The nave pit will be known as the Yirfet Pit.

GOLF. ABBRHARE V. CAERPHILLY. The above teams met on the ground ef the on Saturday afternoon, the result being as lolWW Caerphilly. Aberdare. P. fcMetyitt a D. Carrie 1 H. Ellas 4 T. Willi.ml i J. E. Eliai (3. 1). 1 R. L. WiW&m 0 J. Lewis » A. Evans (8*1) 1 C. Bagaley (3.&1) l W. 3. Thomas 0 O. S. GoodfeUow <6 i, 5} l E. T. Leyshoft 0 W. J. 4. Porter O K. Powell (3 ft 2) c".1 3i «

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THE NORTHERN UNION GAME NORTHERN UNION CUP. EXIT EBBW VALE. By agreeing to transfer their match with Sal- fafa ia tbtf third reufld of the Northern Uukm-Cup icompetition o ttaucashite; Ehbw Vals gap^iisc;ci a-. ;gjeod ehance <vf ^.ppe^r-kje in;the geny-fiaa,s., Ipey, WI^I,'V)N&BEMEN .NJF 1 EIGLP PBYITS. TO?WK'"AFIII1 "^HH; a little Tuct' might have won. Sd "vets tittle' stood between the teams on the day's play that Ebbw Vale are to be congratulated on maintaining the standard that has enabled them to beat six of the best-known clubs in the Northern League. Their start was in itself sensational, for Preston had to mark on his own line, and the game had been going twenty minutes before Saliord opened the scoring through Cook. The manner of the move- ment w:J.8 just the dividing line between the teams that really accounted for the result, for Cook skil- fully elaborated a rolling drive by Preston, and Davies was outwitted. Just that bit of finish made all the difference, as Ebbw Vale had some fine Chances that neither Higgins nor Llewellyn were able to utilise, partly through want of tact, and partly owing to a more reliable defence. & "X* Play fluctuated before Adams notched the next points from a pass by Lomas in front of goal, and which were augmented by the Salford captain, and at the interval Salford had finished scoring. All through the second half the result was in doubt. and following on a superb effort by Llewellyn—the best run of the makh-Davies dropped a goal. The game was not by any means great, but the Welshmen combined well, and made every use of the ball when they got it—and that was pretty often—and, generally speaking, found Salford a full afternoon's work. Their forwards were robust and fast, their half-backs, especially Harvey, were tricky, and their three-quarters, notably the wine I men, spewly. Twice at least Llewellyn, well fed by Jenkins, put in brilliant runs, and his play was free from the hesitancy displayed by Higgins, j vbilst Chick Jenkins had a lot of ill-luck in re- tnrn for his smart work. "Dai" Davies, who form. played for Salford, filled the office of custodian, | kteker. | < I Owing, pcrhan*. to a little expectancy, John w j h-wc/ov HD j-o "his usnal standard, and did not riear so easily, but Lomas was the b*-sl ■ i cian\>n tha fleid, and tile victim or many tackier*. Adams tvas roc.'erate, and Cook and Mesley were not superior to the Welsh wings, it is just an cosn question whet her Preston's style was the best in a ( match of this sort, but he.certainly kept the i»a.U iii motion, and went through a lot of maal'.ng without injury. W. Thomas wr.s another marked I man in his bid for points, and forwards liko War- > aDd Evan Thomas came in for scant courtesy. "K" oX- Ebbw Vale are a team to he reckoned with, sn<3-| came up with the determination to win-, whilst | Salford are jnst lately a bit off their game, and mav therefore congratulate themsslves that they have for the eighth time reached the semi-Snals. Tha "gate" receipts were £192. I Ths gallant effort of Ebbw Vaie to lift the Nor- thern -Union Cup has caused general admiration to 1J.i1 lovers of fhe professional gime, both north and south, and the fact that they were defeated by Salford hv HI small a margin has intensified that feeling of a-teiration and delight, After their brilliant victory over Huddevsfiekl the previous Saturday it was thought they had a sporting chance to get. into the semi-final. According to the opinion of all the critics the Valians had the better of the game. and ought to have won; the cause of the breakdown was attributed to want of finish. That being so, it seems a certainty that had the tie been played on the Bridgend Field, with a crowd of enthusiastic spectators urging them on to vic- tory, there would have been a diftercnt result, and j Welshmen would have another step to. wards securing the blue ribbon of the Nortbern, Union game. However, that was not to be, and: wo must rest content with the magnificent show the team bava made. Next year, with a little more experience;, Ebbw Vale will be a team that will have to be seriously reconded with. It is probable that the serni-Snal will be played, on the date on which Ebbw Vale are down to meet Warrington- another slice of luck for the Welsh champions. Seeing that, they take a substantial share of the gate, without undergoing any expense. .—.—— MEBTHYR ROUTED AT RUNCORN. Merthyr journeyed to Runcorn, wbero they were routed. There was no League power and detcr- mination thrown into the match, and the movement suggested a holiday friendly game. The game does not merit serious criticism, as the Welshmen were fighting with hopeless odds against them from the start. Runcorn won by three goals and nine tries (33 points) to Merthyr one goal, two tries (8 points).. The Runcorn tries were scored by Watton (2), But-. tcrworth (2), Massey (2), and Padbury, Moran and Deakih one each. Moran kicked three goals, Harris and Bevan scored the tries for Merthyr and Harris placed the goal. Merthyr Amateur Rugby Notes. Merthyr Tlmrsdav visited Newport last Thurs- day to engage the mid-weekers. There was a good gate, Newport, winning the toss, took advantage of the wind, which was fairly strong. The Usk-siaers ) set up a sirong attack at the outset, jG. Power scor- ing 3 good try in the corner, which Lock converted with a grand kick. Merthyr relieved the pressure for a time, but Arty Phillips scored a somewhat j lucky try for Newport, the majority of the Merthyr i plavers thinking the ball was in touch, 1st the scor- » er la unopposed. The visitors failed to score np to { the inklrval, when Newport were leading by eight points. After lemons, Merthyr appeared a different j team, keeping the homesters penned in their 25. j and were eventually rewarded. Ted James got over with a grand try, which W, George converted. New- port came again after this reverse, Plummer soor. ing a Corner try. I Merthyr were in no way disheartened, and after repeated assaults on the home line, King got over in fine style under the posti, W. George again con- vert,ing. One point 4{nly being between the rivals, I the excitement was at fever pitch. The visitors wero plaviDR Hire demons, Newport defending for all they I were Three minutes from time W. George I dashed over with the winning- try, the same player having hard lines in not placing his third goal. the bati striking the post. Lend cheering from the crowd and Newport players at the conclusion show- ed what good sportsmen they were, not grudging Merthyr their well-deserved two-point victory. I It would be obviously unfair to single out any of I the- Mofthyr players, who one and all played splen. didlv Ted James and Billy George were the scor- ing "heroes. Ted's valiant try was almost worth a dozen pointe under the circumstances* putting new life into the Merthyr boys. Billy put on seven points which unquestionably won the match. King's try was also"a fine efTort, he; showed fine pace through- dozen pointe under the circumstances* putting new life into the Merthyr boys. Billy put on seven points which unquestionably won the match. King's try was aiso a. fine efTort, he showed fine pace through- out. Congratulations to Ye Olde Thursdays for a

THE ASSOCIATION GAME. GOALS GALORE AT THE PARK. AN EASY WIN FOR MERTHYR. fBy "Half-Back. With cup-ties and League matches off for the moment Merthyr Town engaged Crewe Works in a friendly encounter at Penydarren Park on Sat- urday. Fine weather favoured the fixture, which was played before about 3,100 spectators. W. Davies and Pemberton played on the home ltft wing. Fisher taking the place of Dicky Morris, who was suffering. from knee trouble. Right from the start the Mer- thyr boys asserted their superiority, indulging in short and effective passing, which took play into the Crewe territory, where they remained the great- er part of the game, it being apparent that the men from the railway, town were no match for our local champions. # # # The Crewe defence were soon busy dealing with the persistent attacks of the homesters, who, if they had not taken things quite so easy could have piled up goals to their liking. After several good shots had been dealt with, Llewellyn put in a beauty from near the half-way line, which passed just over the bar. f The whole of the forwards ife dulged in a pretty bout of passing, where Fisher took possession, and got home with a low drive, drawing first blood for Merthyr. The homesters were monopolising the play, and from a neat pass by Llewellyn. D. W. Davies beat the Crewe ensto- dian with a good shot, the same player a minute later adding the third goal. So far, the visitors had hardly crossed the hne. and had never threat- ened danger. Pemberton nearly brought about the downfall of tho Crewe eoal with a capital effort, and the visitors took up the running, but wero easily dispossessed by Bedford. PJay was again taken to the visitors' end where Fisher, after pretty manoeuvring, put on the fourth goal. The home halves wore making rings round the Crewe for- wards, who never got into a scoring stride. Mer- thyr were really playing^' with the visitors' de- fence, and were content to give a scientific exhibi- tior rather than pilo on the agony. Just before half-time Bedford put in a huge kick, which Parks I headed out of the goalmouth, and half-time came I with Merthyr four goals in hand. Tho spectators had evidently enjoyed the scor- ing in the first half. and during the interval made their way to the opposite end, which they seemed I to think would be the scene of action, in which they were not disappointed. The homesters kept up a continual bombardment of the Crewe citadel, shots being sent in from all quarters, but it was not until after twenty minutes' play that D. W. Davies found the net. From the centre kick Kelly passed to Pemberton, who promptly netted the ball, making Merthyr six up. After Crewe had paid a visit to the home half, where, however, they were too closely watched to become dangerous, Fisher recristered the seventh goal, and before the close of the game notched the eighth and last goal of the match. I Crewe were not in the same street as Merthyr for football, and but for their backs, Parkes and PtliiCe, matters would have been worse for them. It was just an easy gallop for Merthyr. the only redeeming feature of a very one-sided game being cool scientific play by tho whole of the home eleven. MERELY lifUGS FOR MERTffYE. SILVER COPS DEAD-OFF THIS SEASON, the replay in the semi-finad of the South Wales 1Bl" Cup between Merthyr and Ton, was brought M Monday, at the Mid-Rhondda Athletic Grounds, before about 7,000 people. There was a spong wind Mowing from goal to goal, and Mer. thyt. Wfarwnff the toss, had the advantage of this m the initial half. Merthyr went off towards the Ion goal, but danger was averted by j. Jonea. pifty uelng sent to the other tend, wtiefe a corner w*s given. #his was wwH-placed by Fyfe, a&d Lewie OJOjt treiag able to partly clear, T. Davies easily nef tal fchv ball within three minutes of the start. Th tfn^pecled rfcvcts«s put more steam into the ttet- thyr men, who msaa eeverjrt attacks on the Toe atadel, bQt .J¡üt aL. ibs Sue deictic*. I The Meftbyr painfyily weak Ite. goal, the dangerous shots coming from the 1 I and backs, bat Pcrc'.val teit w iih all comets nt capital styie. 4 cottvur ro Jivoly play taafe i place close to the T«a toil, but iih« En^Uisrr touches of the Merthyr bcya iacked siinc- »od tlija XftU bMklh SliljUf, SSmmiijiM tor i i them. The Rhondda men's defence was good, but the forwards were not up to rOnTI, one or two good chances being thrown away by them. Merthyr con- tinued to havc the best of the game until near goal, when the TOil defencc prevailed. Churchill, who was playing a grand game, got in a terrific shot, which PercIval got rid of, tha Ton goal having escaped luckily. At half-time Ton were leading by a goal to nil. 4J. J<. -\i. With the wind in their favonr Ton were cxpected to give a. good account of themselves, and though they had more of the game in this haif, they rarely looked like adding to their score. Walton and Bed- ford were playing a great game, and Churchill, who was always in the fight, rendered capital service to his side, stopping many fine rushes by tho Ton men. Several corners fell to th^Rhondda men, the Merthyr goal having one or two narrow escapes, but wild shooting prevented Ton scoring. T. Davies, who was undoubtedly the pick of the Ton forwards, tried with a long slint. which only just missed the mark. Ton now held the upper hand, Lewis being called on to save, but their shots were not deadly. Merthyr broke away, bat gallery play by Morris spoiled their chance, H. Williams easily dispossess- ing him. Churchill gave W'hittalcer a chance, but he shot wildly, instead of running close in when he had a clear opening. Play was scraggy and unin- itenistiii bo th, ke Hiav the' of action. iTpwajds the eQflVOT.tp game. Ifteirh'yt wojte no., ijSaVagtr ana" rfris !l#)tthg WC'lDavi^S" » ,gwa" of which he was taking advantage1 uthati- he was tripped near gbah-The-fwul-uppeared-to be deliberate, but the referee would not award a penalty kick, and Mcrthyr's last hope had gone. Shortly after tho whistle sonnded truce, Ton re- tiring somewhat lucky winners by a goal to nil. The game generally was disappointing, the for- wards on both sides being weak. The display given by the Merthyr advance guard was one of the poorest of the season. D, W. Davies and Savage were the best, but they have both (riven much better shows. Kelly was unfortunate in one or two tussles, and had to retire for some time. and was not afterwards able to give s good acconnt of him- self. Churchill was the best of the halves, though Llewellyn put in some hard and effective work. Walton and Bedford were strong in defence, and Lewis was in his usual form. The Pentre backs were determined and clever, never giving any chances to the opposing forwards. H. Williams and J. Wil- liams were smart halves, and T. Davies carried off the honours of the front string. Aberdare and District Notes. fBy "Wanderer."1 Aberdare accomplished a fine performance by defeating Bristol Rovers Reserves by a goal to love. The Bristolians, the previous week, beat Tre- harris by a couple of goals, and it was confidently expected the 'Darians would suffer a similar fate. The real merit is apparent when it is also con- sidered that ten minutes after the start Farring- don was sent off the field for a breach of rules, and Jalr in the first half Tosswellwas so badly in- jured that he had to retire, and it was not until the change over that he could resume his position. Although they had nine men for a considerable time, Aberdare played stern football and seemed determined to win with depleted ranks. -x There was no score at half-time, but on the run o° play the Welshmen should certainly have been a couple of points up. Before Farringdon left they wtre continually raining shots upon Demmery's charge, and it was only his prowess "that defeated their object. The game, especially in this half, was rou;?h, and several times play was suspended while injuries were attended to. Both teams played keenly in the second moiety. and Bristol Rovers were an improved side. They fogged away at the Aberdare defence, but could not penetrate it. Then Aberdare rushed play to the other end, and surprisd everybody by taking the iead, Bradbury sending in a long shot that took the home custodian completely by surprise. The clos- ing stages saw the Bristolians trying desperately hard for a. point, but up to the end the 'Darians' dcfeccs was able, to cope with their attacks. Aberdare by winning broke a grf.at record. It is five seasons since' Bristol'-Rovers' Reserves sus- tained a Western League defeat on their own ground, and the record was deservedly broken. At no time did the standard of play reafih a very high level, and it. suffered in comparison with previous meetings of the sides. The best men on the Welshmen's side were Cox, Tippett, both old Bristol players, and Roderick. The latter had more 'to do than his vis-a-vis, and he proved himself a splendid keeper. Farringdon. too, up to the time he left played well, and it was a pity he was censured. T. P. Jones, the Welsh Interna- tional, did not get many opportunities, but the little he did showed the merits he possesses. Of thet homesters, Dimmery, Perry. Osborne, and (range did well, but Edwards, who was making his initial appearance for the home side, passed well, hut did not relish the robust charges of the home- sters. Aberdare won on their merits. At Michael's Field, on Saturday afternoon, a weli-attended match was played under the auspices of the Third Division in the Glamoraran League, between Aberp.man Windsors and Pcngam. Soon alter the kick-off, the homesters went away with a rush, and W. Edevaneseorcd. The restart gave the visitors but little relief, for the Windsors again hotly attacked, and Clarke scorcd with a real beau- ty. Oliver Twist like, the Windsors clamoured for more. and T. George scored two further goals in rapid succession. The second half was but a replica, of the first, the homesters holding the upper hand continually. One or two individual players shone for Pengam, but as a team, they were powerless to re- sist the Windsors' rushes.' For the latter, Clark scored two more goals, and T. George added another, Aberaman winuing by seven goals to nil. At the Ynys Ground Cwmbach, an important fixture was played under the auspices of the knock- out competition for the Aberdare Cup. The oppos- ing teams were the Aberdare. Territorials and the Cwmbach Crescents The homesters won the toss, and played with the wind. Ere the game had been in progress many minutes, the Terriers' left inside scored with a beautiful shot. Urged by their sup- porters the Crescents soon retaliated. After a com- bined movement, which -fias cleverly carried out, L. Davies scored the equalising goal. Cwmbach then lost a briHiant chance through a penalty kick becoming ineffective. In the sccottd half it was a fine same, though the players Were a trifle too ex- cited. J. Evans the home centre-forward, man- aged to get an opening St'one pferiCd, and scored. This ended the scoring, and Cwmbach. therefore, won by two goals to one. On Thursday afternoon, Aherdare Thursdays en- tertained Pontypridd Nomads at the Athletic Grounds. The game, which was aa interesting one from the outset, culminated ia a Will for the home- sters by three goals to nil. On Saturday matches were played under the auspices of the Abcrdaro Schoolboys League at the Athletic Grounds. The following were the re- suIts: National, 2; Aberaman, 1; scorers for Na- tional, WhaJo and Phillips, and Hodges for Aber- am:m. Capcoch 3, Blaengwawr 1, scorers for Cap- coch, Price (1) and Hughes (2), for Blaengwawr, Thomas.* Cwmbach 3, YnyslwYd 1, scorers, Palmer (2) and Williams (1) for Cwmbacli, and Marsh for Ynyslwyd. At the Ynys Meadow, on Thursday afternoon, a match was played between the local lodge of the R.A.O.B., and the Crescents. Cwmbach Crescents won the toss, and played with a slight wind behind their backs. The R.A.O.B., however, made splen- did headway, and Arthur Harris scored their first goal. Shortly after, a penalty kick was awarded them, from which M. Price scored another point. Immediately on re-starting, the Crescents got into their stride. L. Davies did not take long to put in a beautiful shot, which opened their account. From a free kick, Geo. Davies had another shot at goal, which found its billet. With level scores, the teams tried hard for a winning point. A great opportunity was lost by the Crescents, when G Mat- thews missed from a penalty kick. The game ended in a draw of two goals each. An Aberdare District League match was played at Abercwmboi, on Saturday, between the local team and Aberaman C.L. Brigade. There was no score in the first half. After the change of ends the con- test became very keen. Fred Cummings And Hoare (an Abercwmboi forward) came into contact, with the result that the latter had to leave the field for good. Cummings was also rather badly injured, but resumed after five minutes' absence. Before the end, E. Burrows placed in a shot for the Brigadiers, which found the net, and they won by a point to nil. Mountain Ash visited the Rhondda last Thursday to meet Llwynypia in a Glamorgan League-match, and were successful by eight points to three. Play had not been long in progress before Mountain Ash forwards made a terrific burst, and Lovelock getting hold by intercepting managed to get over. Johnny Thomas majorised. A little .later Ainsworth added another try for the "Old Firm." The second portion was more in favour of Llwynypia, who ought to have mado more headway, over-anxiety marring their splendid attempts. All their efforts did not prove abortive, however, for Cled Lewis got hold. and after a splendid dribble scored the first and only try for the home team. Mountain Ash were left winners by a goal and a try to a try. For the "Old Firm" Cable, Fryew and "Shepherd were best in the front rank. and Lovelock in the quartette. Wyndham Jones and Benjamin were good at half. For Llwynypia Eddie Phillips was excellent at half, and Mark Lewis did good work in the quartette. In the forwards Dai Lewellyn, Criddle, and Ted Hammond were most noticeable. An interesting game of football was witnessed on the Mountain Ash Rugby ground, on Monday afternoon, when the home team entertained Mr. Percy Bush's team. Percy was, however, an ab- sentee, and his non-appearance in the visiting ranks was the canso of much disappointment. There was a good attendance, and the visitors, who were the superior side, were given a good game, and had to go all the way to bring off a win. Fryer started for Mountain Ash, The visitors were early awarded a free kick, and a scrum was sub- sequently formed in the Mount territory. This was well worked by Benjamin, who threw out to the homo halves. They were. however, nnable to mate headway. From auother scrum Cardiff got the ball, and much ground was gained by their back after a good punt. Thomas, the homo back, failed to catch the ball, with the result that the visitors followed up, and would have crossed had not 1.016. luck come quickly to the rescue. -German relieved with some pretty dribbling, Williams relived with a kick to touch. Cardiff again pressed, and Spiller romped over with a try. which was easily converted. Resuming, the Mount pressed, and Wyndham Jones, getting possession passed out to Benjamin, who was, however, called back for off-side tactics. The pressure was kept up, and directly afterwards Jones got over the Cardiff line with a pretty try. Thomas had hard lines in not adding tho two points. At the interval Cardiff lead by two points. Early in the second fialf, the visiting three-quar- ters got away with some pretty passing, but MacCrath dropped the ball when it was passed out to him. Soon afterwards, the Mount forwards press- ed, and after a little work near the Cardiff 25 line Hopkins soared a pretty try. which Caple improv- ed upon. On resuming. Loveluck got possession, but was pulled over ere he conld gain much ground. Cardiff had a torn at attacking, and Lloyd Jones scored a try which was not majorised. A -few minutes before time Spiller passed to Crowley, who planted the hall behind the Mount posts. Final -Bush's team, 1 goal, 2 tries (3,1 points); Moun- tain ASh, 1 goal, l try (8 points). I ""hir" Association League Netea I [By "the New Boy."] I Although the s?ason is fast drawing to a close interest ia the various competiiitfQS continues at fever-heat. In the South Wales Senior Cup, Tre- harris. who, throughout the ssosou have proved themselves one of the most consistent teams in South Wales, will once more figure in the semi-final, I theil opnts being Ton Peake. Last Saturday, ¡ the Junior Cap semi-Miais were duly played at Cwm and Mori-istoii, but, sitatfgs to relate, both ertded in draws— a ftwcisely similar reyalt to the Senior Cap s;«m-ftiiais. In the Western League, Treharris provided r.nothor sensation last Satur- day, as they went down before Weitoa on the lat- fer's ground, by the odd goal in three, which result will have a serious effect on their chances for the League championship. True, they lacked the ser- vjqga « £ Vuksi mi Xugmioi, vmh jeen$id £ r%biy -0 weakened their forces, while their exertions at Mer- thyr on the previous Thursday undoubtedly affected their play. I The most important meeting in the Glamorgan League was the return engagement between Pont- lottyn and New Tredegar, and as both teams are making a bold bid for the championship Ponty was Hit agog with excitement. Both clubs lacked one of their chief exponents, so they were nearly on a par, regarding absenteeism. The visitors attacked first, but Dale, the home back, upset their calcula- tions with a fine clearance. Ponty soon retaliated, and Cresswcll, their scintillating right winger, suf- fered hard lines. Little Scotty, one of the visitors, now met with an injury, bat resumed later on. Per- sistent attack by the home forces soon culminated in a cernor accruing, which Dando placed with the acme of judgment, for Carnage to defeat Jack Rus- sell. Some keen exchanges were now witnessed, the visitors trying all they knew to equalise. Eventu- ally, a stinging shot was sent in to Winstone, which, however, he only partiaily cleared to Webster, who made no mistake in equalising. Soon after resum- ing, the home quintette initiated a fine round of passing, but one of the visitors sinned in the sacred area. Dando made no mistake with the penalty. Despite this reverse, the visitors did not slacken in their efforts, and after some forcing play, Chatwin equalised. The closing stages witnessed a splen- did-' strtiggfe ,wi Sfi^reaiacy.; Toft* M^xtable-emi-. Wihifia& goal Tor P&wy; Gn im-- run of the game> thierocwas net mneft tot-mew the < Iåeams;,djlft.,8&; §aysn-g<^i8 eo»nt4. wtucitb- leaves no room for comment. For-nie winners, \Vxn- stone came throngh the ordeal splendidly in eoal. Owen Williams at, back was very sound, at half Gamage's display proved a regular eye-opener. For- ward, Crcsswell, Lev/ Jones and Huxtable were not often in evidence. For the visitors Russell, in goal, only made one mistake, true it was a costly one. Jim Thomas played well at back, while Watty Lloyd, Heath, Chatwin, .Webster, and Scott also did well. Treharrig Reserves met Merthyr Reserves at home, a very interesting encounter resulting in a victory for the home team by three goals to one. Nelson visited Trehafod, but on their arrival it was found that the basket containing their war paint had been left behind at Nelson. A man on horseback was despatched, but evidently he went astray as he did not return and the match had consequently to be postponed. In the third division four engagements were brought to a definite issue. Llanbradach Rovers visited New Tredegar to meet the Thistles in their replay, the former meeting having resulted in a victory for the Rovers. Favoured by the breeze, the Thistles soon pressed and only good defence by T A. Evans kept thorn out. Eventually, Jack Jones gave them the lead. After resuming matters for a time proved very even, the defence of the home team being up to concert pitch. Eventu- ally a breakdown enabled Beaven to send through and equalise. Nothing daunted, the Thistles again attacked and weak defence by the visitors allowed Jones to again score. Soon, however, the visitors again equalised through T. A. Evans. Matters being again as you were, both teams strove hard for the winning point, Jones later on adding his third goal for the Thistles, who won on their merits. Gilliert at back played splendidly for the winners, while Jones aeomplished the hat trick. TC* Brithdir Reserves visited Ystrad Mynach and ex- perienced no difficulty in overcoming the homesters by three goals to one. Pentrebach visited Gilfach with a weak comple- ment and naturally paid the penalty by being de- feated by no less than four clear goals. For Gil- fach D. J. Davies. full-back; Browning, half; and Boxlcy were most in evidence. The elect of the Glamorgan and Monmouthshire League met before a fairly good crowd at Cwm. on Monday last. Both Leagues fielded good sides. The home team attacked first, but- the visitors soon changed the venue. For an offence in the sa- crtd area. Gwent were awarded a penalty, but Jack Russell saved Moore's shot splendidly. Later the visitors were awarded a penalty, and Ted Huxtable, Pontlottyn, made no mistake with the kick. The second half Monmouthshire, with the elements in their favour. pressed strongly, but only on one occasion could they find the net through Whitccmbe. For the visitors Russell, in goal, did well, Jones (Merthyr) also played a champion game at full-back. Joe Williams, at centre-half, captained his side with lodgment. The ordinary meeting of the Glamorgan Association League was held on Thursday at the Junction Hotel, Ilengoed, Mr. M. Mor- gan presiding. Pontiottyn complained that Aber- dare had not yet paid them the 10s. fine as ordered, and it was decided that Aberdare pay same forth- with. Ail postponed fixtures were ordered to be replayed as soon as possible, otherwise the League Secretary would arrange same. Owing to the non- marking of the field at Trehafod, and the alteration of the time by the referee tho League match with Pontlottyn was ordered to be replayed on Cup-tie principle. Mr. Janmm, referee, Cwmbach, reported Trehafod for leaving the field at Nelson with five minutes still to play.—Resolved that the match stand as played in a win for Nelson, and Association to deal with the walking off incident. Treharris Rserves claimed a replay in their League match with Pontiottyn, alleging that the latter wore the same colour shirts as Trejiarris.—Alter consider- able discussion it was decided to ask the refenee for a more definite report on the matter. New Tre- degar claimed the points in their match with Nel- son, as they alleged that Nelson played Rusbatch, an inelligble player. This Nelson, however, denied, and it was decided to ask Rusbatch to be present at the next League meeting. Rhymney Valley Rugby League Notee. [By "the Old Wag."] ¡ Never, probably, in the annals of Rhymney football bad there been so much keen interest taken in any encounter as that between Rhymney and Pontiottyn, at Town of- Song on Saturday last. Much of the nndue excitement can be attri- buted to the misunderstanding regarding fixtures at Christmastide, and latterly to the position of ¡ the clubs in the competition as both teams are still in running for the chamoionship. The attendance and receipts. at the seat of custom eclipscd in a club match at Rhvmnev, and the j treasurer, Mr. Dan Benjamin, now" wears the smile that will not come off. Harking back to tlie gams, i both teams were unfortunate i £ that th'. not field their strongest sides. From the oulset it, was seen that the battle would be chiefly confined to the forwards. Indeed, on very few occasions during the forwards. Indeed, on very few occasions during this stage did the backs take any part. in the pro- ceedings. except in defence which was of an octopus I like character, so at the interval nothing tangible had been registered. After resuming the Rhymney front rank played as giants refreshed, but althought they put in sev- eral well-nigh irresistible rushes the strong and sure tackling of the visiting backs kept them at bay. In the closing stages the homesters crossed on two occasions, but as the presiding official ruled that the final pass was forward, the points did not count, thus one of the most keenly contested encounters ever witnessed at Rhymney resulted in a pointless draw. Although Pontiottyn succeeded in effecting a draw there was no question as to the superiority of the home brigadel and if only by the persistent, ¡ pressure exertod during the second half, they fully i deserved a victory. For Rhymney Lewis Davie's I npheld his reputation at full-back. Afc three-quarter Ike Howells. Eli Ford, and Benjamin were always in the picture. Forward, Henessey was easily first among the sixteen playing, Cross and Lewisham ably in the picture. Forward, Henessey was easily first among the sixteen playing, Cross and Lewisham ablv supporting him. For Ponty Tom Davies at full- back proved the shining light. Sullivan, Griffiths, Brown, Clifford, and Hammonds also worked like tigers for their side. Deri Old Boys visited New Tredegar and overcame the homesters by six points to four. Tredegar Hibernians' Old Boys visited Rhymney, and rather easily overcame the Lily Old Boys by twelve points to three. A League match between New Tredegar United and Tredegar Hibernians was played at Tredegar on Saturday, before a. large crowd. Both sides were at fuil strength. In the first half the visi- tors sliowed best form. The forwards on both sides fought it out in a ding-dong style, and each for- ward played his part. Although the wind favoured the homesters, they could not score, the defence being very sound, and the "Hibs" were often called upon to protect their line. The forwards. led by D. Bowen and J. Bowen, were irresistible, and played the best frame of the season, while the backs were on their best behaviour. W. Stephens was the best on the field, his fielding and tackling being good, while some of his clever bursts and daring saves were often applauded by the onlook- ers. In tho second half New Tredegar had the wind in their favour, but were forced to play on the defensive. The forwards still fought hard, and little knock-outs were common. The visitors were showing poorer form than in the first half. and in consequence of a misunderstanding between the New Tredegar backs, the Hibernians scored a good try. which they failed to convert. The visitors now roused up, and led by Pritchard they invaded the Hibernians' line. M. Davies went off with a drib- ble and out-witted the opposition, and when putting on the final sprint with no one to stop him the re- feree blew his whistle. A try was sure, and in snch a good position that the extras would have been added, or if not a draw would have been effected. It seemed to the onlookers that the referee had made a mistake. Monmouthshire Association Note*. [By "the New Boy."] For the first time in the history of the Cwm club their ground was selected as the venne for one of the Junior Cup semi-finals on Saturday last, and. seeing how the Monmouthshire club is push- ing the code, right worthily did they deserve the lionoor. Abertillery and High Cross Stars who, after several stirring battles had fought their way to the semi-final stage, brought with them a good following of supporters, and as Old Sol graced the proceedings for once in a while, something in- teresting was anticipated. The Stars were first to attack, Pope sending in a warm shot, which Bur. gess, however, safely negotiated. white a tick later both Worrall and Pope nearly lowered the "Finery citadel. Persistent attack was bound to have an effect eventually, and despite some sterling defence by Nash and Baker, Thomas scored a good goal. Following this success, the Stars pressed for some time, but gradually Abertillery droye them back, and prior to the interval suffered hard lines on sev- eralóc.casioDs in not equalising. After resuming, 'TiUery, with the breeze favouring them, came more into the picture, and only good defence by the Stars prevented them getting through on more than one occasion. Later Gardener got away finely, and with an open goal, shot outside. As time was fast approaching, excitement ran high, but a warm attack by 'TiUery enabled Bnrgess to equalise close on time. On the rnn of the game a division of tho honours was a fair reflex of the play. The defence of both teams was far in advance of the attack. Ynysddu, the Wooden-spoonists, visited Uan- hilleth. The visitors, to the consternation of the home brigade, made the pace a hot one from the start, but Smith, the home goalie, repelled all their advances. Later, the home forwards improved and Whistler Jones nearly scored. Afterwards a' visi- tor handled, and an abortive corner resulted. From now until the interval, the homesters proved far the superior side, and eventually Watson scored. Tho resumption saw Ynysddu in tho ascendant, but try as they might. Smith could not be beaten. Later play became more even, but no further score was registered. As matters went, Ynysddu were fall value for a point, their play often reaching a high standard. Both custodians played meritoriously, while McNy did well at back, Fonvurd. Watson was the shining light. It is extremely doubtful whether Ebbw Yale have ever suffered such a severe reverse aa they experienced at Caerleon iaBt Saturday. Caerleon nine, Ebbw Vale nil, require a I-ot of explaining away, and one wonders if the visitors were playing. True, the visitors only fielded a very weak comple- ment, while Caerleon were undoubtedly on the top of their form. The first half saw the Valians five goals- down. and as matters went they wero forto- nate to have been let down so tightly. The-second half saw Caerlecn again Wto hounds on the scent, and another four goals were add to their score. I An old proven) reads that the third time pays for i ail, Wl.a Caerlcou were Sg'utir.g for the League last April, Eb&w Vale jjarrowly ilofcatad tbom at j Cwm, and as the rosu't o' aa appeal, thoy were or- i dered to again visit Kbhw Vale in Seotcmber. On this occasion Ebbw Valo fairly pulverised them. ) SittSS tfeStb hftl l&jigu (ftfWftcd

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Saturday's meeting with the result as already stated. < Blaina visited Cramlin in a friendly encounter. The Viaduct team attacked first, and ere long Evan Jenkins scored. Blaina retaliated, but Hum- phreys, the home back, barred the way. Collier, however, eventually equalised. Prior to the in- terval, Jenkins again scored. The second half fav- oured Blaina, but their shooting proved very inef- fective. Even play followed, but later Blaina scored twice. Cramlin responded on bnt one oc- casion, which gave both teams a division of the spoils, tho score reading three goals an. Tredegar District Notes. FBy "Old Judge. "1 Although a match had been arranged with Blaina for Saturday it could not be played ewing to the ground having been previously, booked by the Hi- bernians, and the Soccer team. The Town Soccer team entertained Newport Bar- barians in the Monmouthshire League, and the game attracted a very fair attendance. The visitors nave a very big reputation, and are the leaders in the League competition, so that a good exposition was expected. The game started in a very un- promising way for Tredegar as the Barbarians went off with a bang in the first minute, but Morgan shot wildly, and lost the chance. Tredegar then improved, and held their formidable opponents well, keeping them out for a long time. and attacking fre- quently, but they could not score. Hammett, who was playing a great pame, ran through and scored a good goal for the Barbarians. € The second half saw Tredegar again do wen. but they lacked the essential for success, viz., combina- tion. In this respect there was a great disparity between the two teams. On occasions the Barbar- ians combined beautifully, and it was only by skil- ful defence they were kept from scoring. Their shooting, too, was not up to the standard of a team of such a record. At length Hammett, by a brilliant piece of individualism, added his second goal. and in a very short time afterwards he again diddled the defence, and netted the ball for the third time. On the whole. Tredegar deserve praise for thp fight they put op, but they, must cultivate better combination to attain anything like success. The Hibernians played New Tredegar in the Rhymney Valley medal competition, on Monday. The game was not characterised by much science. The Hibernians won by three points to nothing. Up to date, Tredegar occupy third position in the League table, with 12 points. Their reoord is ten played, five won, three lost, two drawn, six- ty-eight points for. and forty-two against. It is rumoured that Bryn Arthur a very promising centre-there-quarter, has had a very tempting offer to join a Northern Union club, but he has not taken the bait. Brynmawr entertained Blaenavon on Saturday and won by five points to nil. It was one of the poorest games seen at Brynmawr this season. Ow- ing to the late arrival of the visitors the game did not start until half-past 5 when Jim Foley kicked off for Brynmawr. The viators had a turn at press- ing, and came witbin an ace of scoring on more than one occasion, but the defence of Jack Rees and Jack Roberts was splendid. In the second half Johnson itiled to field, and Jack Roberts running up, kicked towards the goal-line, where Jim Foley just managed to tonch down for a try which Jack Roberts converted. Alf. Williams made a mar- vellous run for Blaenavon, and looked a certain scorer, but Jack Roberts cut across and effected a fine save. For the homesters W. G. Evans, Jim Foley, and Baity (forwards). Jack Roberts and Itery (three-quarters), and W. Morgan (half-back) played well, white Johnson and Aif. Williams (thiee- F. Dibble aud Hudson (forwards), were about the best of the visi- = tors. — ■ —■ ;i