The Merthyr Express

GOLOFN QYMREI6. i Llyfrau Cymraeg i*w ygu» &c-. i'w danfon i'r cyfeiriad canlynol: gj E. T. John (Ieuan Dyfed), "Glantaf," w>ynheiilog, Penydarren, Merthyr. YR ESTRYS tiawr ei ryw ydyw'r chwim-droediog-esftys, I raib ystryw'n chwannog; *s!. dyma un a 'stumog A- wnai wledd o ddaneidd og. R^LIF., A, E. EVANS. o: Y PARCH. J. HATHREN DAVIES. A.t ei ol, mawr yw'r wylo.-O! Hathren! Dieithriol ffarwelio; Uwch ei lwch a'i wciy o, Ei Iwyn genedl fyn gwyno. tSellicnen. AUA. o— MAWETH. 4^ihh a.nwI. dy ferth yni-yn diriCltL "yn iwynderau ini, as dewr, fe fynaiet xi tJthr a.Serncd i rwysg o«rnt. Tr^>j -u y rhew weitltian—yrrwyd draw, I ddpj v 'fren wna'r hyan Oed yddlOI leihau'n ddiddan r. byd o'i eurlys ban. AEBONTDD. -:0:- YR YSGOL SUL. Allin i'r Ys-ol Sul dan ganu, T Na feed pryder dan ein bron ^awn ein dysgu am yr Iesu Sydd yn gwneud 3 trist yn lion, Egyr ddorau meusydd ffrwythlon 0 fendithion o bob rhyw: lthodio gawn hyd lannau'r afon— Afon bur y dyfroedd byw. Pydgan- Awn i'r Ysgol Sul dan ganu, Chwifiwn faner wen y Groes; Ðysgwn yno garu'r Iesu, Rhodio llwybrau rliin a moes. Awu i'r Ysgol Sul dan ganu, Gwybod gawn am GalSari: A chawn north i lwyr orchfygv E:n gelynion creulon, cry'; Dysgir ni i fod yn wrol Dan Ei faner ddisglaer Ef; Gwasanaethu Iesu grasol, Bod yn fihvyr teyrnas nef. Cydgan—Awn i'r Ysgol Sul dan ganu, etc. ^owlais. BETXIALYRD -:0:- Y GOLEDDY, Mewn unigedd fel gwyliedy Y saif hwn ar grib y graig, I oleuo yn ddihysbyda .Draw dros donau garw'r ai? Cyfarwyada'/ roorwyr de^vrion Pan hÐb loer na seren dioe, I iawn hwylio mewn awelon Dros y cefnfor yn y nos. Cludir Thybudd drwy ei olen j* Bros y lli' i'r of^s fron, b, J^hag ymdaro erbjl* :c ei.giau Guddia dwr yr arw don; Afei&gngys iddynt lie mw noddfa mae'r dymhestl yn crynhoii >i^6yr iddynt byt^piangfa Lie y £ 2Juchia'r tonaùynei erbyn, Nes ei siglo hyd ei sail: Guro arno wna y ddrycin, Gwynt a dyfroedd bob yn ail J Ond er curo o'r tymhosfloedd, ^Seffyll wna j cadam dwr: | I*'ach&r oleu rydd i'r lJuoedd Sydd a'u gorchwyl ar y dw'r. Sa:f fel angel y goleuni, Fflachia fellt—ymdaena hedd, Er rhvbuddio a gwaredu Plant y don rhag dyfrllvd fedd. Gwasgar pleu fel yr huan, Hyn yw'i anian ym mhob man: Y n ei lewyrch llawer truan Ddaw i'r hafan wrth y lan. 'gar. W. Ll. -:0:- 11t HEN SEIADAU CYMRU." VllOS anwybodaeth fel caddug arosol, !.å. n tacnu dros fryniau a broydd fy ngwlad, Vr-fydd yn faban yn nghol y dyfodol, OjT/' ^oddef yn erchyll gan ormes a brad; Q daew'r wawrddydd yn dechreu ymagor 'A 311 syllu ar Gymru trwy emrynt y nos, ^■^velaf ferch Seion &'i gynnau yn wynion, jj n araf dd'od atom yn hynod o dlos. a. i'w chyfaxfod yn ngberbyd y boreu, ,fewyd y llwch oddiar edyn y wawr, jhario yn gadarn y Dwyfol negesau, ^arp^yd gan nefoedd i deulu y llawr? ^tl> 1 meadai Rowland, a'r dewr Howel 5 Harris, barod i gario yr hanets a'r son"; r ttiwyn Christmas Evans, fel heulwen y boreu, Williams o'r.Wem, &0 Elias o Fon. I Yn awr dyma'r dewrlon a gododcl Gymru A'i bryniau anwylgu i olwg j b;-d: Ei hoff gymanfaoedd a swynodd r warm, A dofodd v gelyn echryslawn ei lid; Seiadau hen Gymru oedd 'nawr yn yjnledu, Y miloedd yn plygu i rinwedd a moes: 0 eithaf Sir Fon i ororau Sir Fynwy, I fyd y goleuni y bobloedd a droes. I ardal Llangeitho y deuent yn grytio, I wrando cenadau y Nefoedd i r iiawr A dweyd eu profiadau yn uebel eu hwyliaa, Nes denu pur wenau y nefoedd i lawr; Anfonwyd amenau o Gwm Gelli-dywyll, Sydd hedfdyw yn adsain yn nglustiau yr lor, A dyblwyd y gan nes y seiniaa'r mynyddoedd— Nefolaidd oedd g-wrando ar odlau y cor. Fe ddeuai henafgwyr fel llaneiau ysgafndroed, Heb bryder na gofid at feithder y daith: A'r mamau yn ffyddlon a ddeuent yn gysson I adrodd hanesion am Iesu a'i waith; 'R.ôedd awel y nefoedd yn tratuwy'r dyffryn- oedd, Ga,n erlia hon niwl anwyboda-etli i ffwrdd, A'r inelus brofiadau a'u nefol effeithiau I Yn gwahodd weceii Seion yn mlaen at y bmdd. 0 Gymru anwylgu 1 paid byth digaloni; Os cwympodd y gweieion, mae'r Meistr yn fyw; Os collodd y llongau a gludai'r newyddion Ell hwyliau, mae Awdwr y mor wrth y llyw; Os pallodd y ffrydiau o nefol brofiadau, Mae'r ffynnon lie tarddent yn aroa yr un, Ac Awdwr y bydoedd Ei Hun ar y muriau, A'i gleddyf yn loyw wrth ochr Ei glun. I, Treharm. T. H. LEWIS. —— o: — COLLI Y TREN. I Aeth bechgyn o Ddowlais o gartre' rhyw dro, Car lament i Ferthyr fel dynion o'u co', A gwaeddai y bob], "They cannot be sane"- Ond 'chydig feddylient am "golli y tren." Cyrhaeddent yr ojtfiif, ar golli eu gwynt, A rhywrai yn oeiajtach na ddaethent yn gynt; Ac ereill yn dwrdio mewn "language profane"- "Y bechgyn cfnadwy, sut coll'soch y tren?" Yr amser oedd fyny, a chauwyd y glwyd, A'r bechgyn tuallan yn berwi gan nwyd; Er rhuo a bygwth y "porter" ddi-wen, Arosodd yn fyddar-à. chollwyd y tren. AVel, dyna! ni welwyd erioed y fath 'fees' 'Roedd gwraig un o hocynt ar fwrdd yr "ex- press" Cyrhaoddodd 'B'}rtawpeth rhyfedd o fep- Ac yntau yn Merthyr, 'rol colli y tren. Truenj oedd gwelecl eu golwg bryd hyn, Edrychent mor sured a "finegar gwyn"; Heb flawd yn y celwrn, heb olew'n y stan, 'Roedd pobpeth yn eislaa-fe gollwyd y tren. Fe geisiwyd yn ddyfai cael myn'd drwy Gaer- Neu ddal "Swansea Bay" o dre' Pontypridd; Ond, Imwyr bach! bobl, ni ellid myn'd ffwrdd, A chyrhaedd y neuadd mewn amser i'r cwrdd. 0 ganol y t'wyllwcb, goleuni a gaed, A gwelwyd y bechgyn yn myri'd nerth eu tr&ed I cbwilio am "fodur," neugeffvl a chart— Calondid "neillduol fad rhywfath o "start." Mewn cornel o'r farchnad, 'roedd gwr ar ei hynt, A'i galon yn ail i'r Samaritan gynt; "Rho'wch fenthyg eich modur?" medd rhyw- un o'r "lot"; "Cewch siwr, meddai yntau, fed be p'ai ond "grot." Y "modur" ardderchog yn ebrwydd a ddaeth, A'r beohgyn yn lloni wrtk gychwyn i'r daith; Hyd ddiwedd y siwrne, trodd pobpeth yn wen, Fe gafwya y "modur" c» collwyd y tren. Dowlais. TALOG. 1-

Merthyr Amateur Rugby Notes. Neath (Mr. Idris Jones Fifteen) visited Merthyr last Thursday to engage the local rnid-weekers, and the match attracted a fair crowd. T. C. Lloyd kicked off tor Neath, and smart work by the home team drove the visitors into their 25 where Mer- thyr indulged in some pretty passing, a try being scored close to the corner, Phil. Rees converting with a capital kick. The game continued at a fine pace, each line having narrow escapes Eventu- ally Neath worked into the home 25, v/here Johnny Thomas dropped a fine goal. At the interval Merthyr were a point ahead. The hwnesters went away with a bang. Though out weighted in the scrum the forwards did well in the open, and after a great rush Will Evans scooped the ball up and scored close to the posts. Chris Davies unac- countably missing the place kick. Midficld play was the order for some time, Merthyr holding their lead well, although several of the Welsh cham- pions' forwards were making great efforts to score. They were eventually rewarded, Tom Reason get- ting over with a soft try, W. George adding the goal points. This gave the Neathites a lead of a point. Merthyr made desperate efforts to get in front again, B. F Davies and Ted James making herculean efforts. When time arrived Merthyr were pressing. Final score Neath, 2 goals (one drop- ped); Merthyr one goal one tss- This match concludes the Thursdays' season, which has been the worst on record, both financially and from a playing standpoint. The enidweekers had «uch an excellent team for several seasons with good support that it makes this season just con- cluded appear much worse in comparison. Four matches have been lost, and several drawn. The present team's besA performance was the defeat of Newport Thursdays, breaking their record on the Uskside enclosure,

THE ASSOCIATION GAME. MERTHYR TOWN WIN EASILY AT PAULTON. By "Ralf.Back. r The return League match at Paultan last Sat- urday only attracted a moderate gate, the result beint; almost a foregone conclusion. When the Rovers appcarc." at Penydarren Park on Easter Wednesday the- -int under by six goals, and as the performances of the Merthyr men since have been of p fc;Theses it was not surprising that they sbouli Jgaio defeat the Paulton men by four cle.'lr goals. The gamo calls for little comment, as from the start the visitors were far snperior to the home eleven, who throughout the game never looked like scoring. The Merthyr defence v;as perfect, Walton and Bedford dealing in a mas- terful way with the homesters' few attacks, leaving Lewis with little to do. The half-backs were a cap- able trio working splendidly together, and render- ing valuable services both in attack and defence, as circumstances required. The, forwards were in grand form, their skillful passing and shooting being repeatedly cheered by the rpec-ators. I Early in the game Taylor war. in evidence with one of his best runs, and centreing accurately to Capel that plajF.r easily put Merthyr one up. The visitors gave a 5ne exhibition of dean, scientiric football, but did not add to their score in the ini- tial half. Taking matters easy in the second half Merthyr continued to shine, pretty play near the home gwl baffled the Paalton defence, and Capel taking advantage, easily registered the second point. Play was chiefly confined to the home half, D. W. Davies turning to account a oerfect centre by Savage, made the visitors three goals ahead. Neariilg the end of the game, from a melee in the home goalmouth, J). W. Davies added the fourth goal, and a pleasant, game, in which Merthyr were t easily the better F;,Io. ended in their favour by four goals to nil. ¡ The supporter;, of the Town team will regret to hear that Peter Kelly, the capable and jovial cap- tain, will sever his connection with Merthyr at the close of the present season. A clever, hard-work- ing half-back, he has made a big name for himself in South Wales, and a large number of friends, and all who have followed the game, whilst regret- tine his departure, will wish è every success wherever be may go. I That thorough sportsman, Ted Daw, formerly goalkeeper for Merthyr, has recently been play- ing for the Leicester Fossee Reserves. A fortnight ago he gave such a wonderful display against Hud- dersfield in a Midland League match that the Hud- dersfield directors have secured his signature to the necessary form to ensure his services for them during next season. Aband District Notes. rJiy "Wanderer:" The smallest erate seen at Aberdare this season assembled on Saturday, when Ton Pentre. the Sooth Wales Cup winners were the visitors. In addition to the attendance being small, the ground was bad, and largely as a consequence, the game was a poor one. The visitors opened play towards the town end, and were early aggressive, but Parker rob- bed Parry of a chance of scoring. Alternate at. tacks were subsequently the order of play. Brad- bury putting in a warm shot, which Percival, the Ton goalie, bad difficulty in stopping. There was uo score in the first half. In the second half Aberdare did a considerable amount of pressing, but their attacks were skil- fully warded off by Russel and Jones, the visiting backp. The visitors secured their first goal through playing the game which was best adaptable under the circumstances—that of long-range shooting, £ rad?haw beating- Tyler with a warm shot twenty- five yards out. Their second goal should not have been registered, for had Goodwin, the home back, been more careful in his treatment of the ball, J. Williams would nofcjhave had possession. He found the net with a shot which Tyler made no effort to stop.. On the day's play Ton deserved their win, for thev took advantage of all opportunities which pre- sented themselves. Aberdare, on the other hand, were somewhat slow and this, accompanied with the good defence of Russell and Jones, gave them little chance of getting through. Of the visitors Parry, Bradshaw and Hodge played a good game. In the Aberdare ranks Goodwin could be forgiven for his error when Ton scored their second goal by the good game which he played from the outset. He was ably assisted by Chapman. The half-back line was good, and all the forwards, with the ex- ception of T. D. Jones and McAllister, played well. A Glamorgan League match was played on Thurs- day between Mountain Ash and Pontypridd on the latter's ground. Mountain Ash were two points be- hind Treorky in the championship table, and a victory for the "Old Firm" would have meant a final game to decide the destiny, of the cup and medals. Mountain Ash took down a strong team, and Pontypridd had a representative side, and a strenuous and attractive display was given by both. Pontypridd played one of the best games of the season, the back division seconding the efforts of the forwards in splendid fashion, and they gained a well-merited victory, and thus deprived Moun- tain Ash of their chance to win the trophy. Play- ing with determination and method, the home fit. teen were soon on the aggressive, and within 10 minutes Harries dashed over with a try after Jim Jenkins had made a smart opening. This reverse stimulated the "Mount," and after a series of rushes Ainsworth equalised the scores. Some pretty play was witnessed by both sides on the resumption, and the dribbling of the forwards, the accurate handling of the backs, and the keenness of the tackling were features. The winning try was scored for Pontypridd by th ecaptain, Mog Griffiths, who had played a sterling game throughout. Mountain Ash fnd Penygraig met on Monday at Mountain Ash in the knock-out competition for the Glamorgan Cup. For some minutes hard scrum- maging took place, then Douse dribbled in fine style, but had the misfortune to turn the ball into touch near the line. Wynn Jones dashed in and saved from the Penygraig forwards on the line. The home team were penalised for putting in badly, and Bateman dropped a goal, A mistake by the home back let in the visitors again. The home team then rallied, and first Farrow and then Love- luck were almost over. At the interval Penygraig led by a go&l and a try to nil. On the re-start, following smart play by Loveluck. Stone scored an unconverted try for the home side. In a minute after the drop-out Wynn Jones kicked to Francis, who, drawing the defence, thew to Caple. The latter sent on to Wynn Jones, who beat two men and scored. Caple kicked a goal. The home back had been off since Penygraig scored their se- cond try. Caple nearly kicked a penalty goal. Penygraig were close in when a reckless kick gave Loveluck possession, and he was only stopped a yard out after a splendid run. Farrow, taking a loose kick, started inter-passing with Weluck and Williams, a forward getting an inward pass, in and being held up on the line after a run of three- parts of the field. There was no further scoring, and the "Old Finn" woU by eight points to seven. Matches played under the aospices of the School- boys' League at the Athletic Grounds, on Saturday morning, resulted as follows: Cwmbach Council, three goals; Ynyslwyd, oil; the scorers were Palmer (2) and Williams (1). Aberaman, two; Aman, one; scorers, H. Williams and A. Williams for Aberaman, and E. Williams for Aman. Aberaman Wanderers played an Aberdare League match against Mountain Ash Crusaders on Sat- urday lasli at Michael's Field. From the outset it became evident that the Wanderers were winners, owine to superior play in every department of the game. Four goals were registered in the first half, though the number could have beeh augmented ir greater exertion had been shown by the homesters. In the second moiety matters were taken easier still, though the Crusaders tried hard to score, but were unsuccessful. The Wanderers helped them- selves to one more, making the final score read: Aberaman five goals, Mountain Ash nil. W. Wood scored four out of the five goals, the other scorer being Williams. On Tuesday afternoon, the Wanderers' Rhymney valley League team, who were disappointed by Iroedrhiwfuwch on Saturday, entertained Gilfach Goch. The game started in a tame manner, and was conducted in a splendid spirit throughout. The Gilfach men, whose greater weight was an advantage, played good football, but lacked the finishing touches which brought forth scores. The Wanderers on the other hand showed more nippi. ness and scored a goal in each half. Congratulations to the Wanderers upon their winning the Aberdare cup, may they win the Tre- hafod cup. The Aberaman mid-weekers journeyed to Aber- cynon, and played the local Thursdays in a League encounter on Thursday afternoon. The visitor's captain (J. H. Jones) was absent from their ranks for the first time this season. In the first half brilliant football was witnessed, thouarh the Aber- cynonites were the better side. From a shot by one of their forwards they scored, and led at the interval. In the second moiety the homesters again set the pace, and scored their second goal aftfir a few minutes play. The Aberamanites seemed to lack energy, yet fortune favoured them by the awarding of a penalty, from which Will Owen scored. Greatly to the disappointment ef the Weymouth Club's supporters, Aberdare failed to keep their WeStefn League engagement on Tuesday, and it was not until the morning that the Wey^cuih Club sccretarv received a wre from tI:, T.raiguj > secretary notliying. that Abertl'ire <\id uot propose i to make the journey .—Weymouth, it is understood,; will ask let sempensgtigiA iiW ef ibis fix-1

Glamorganshire Association League Notes [By "the Now Boy."] Although practically the last stage has been reached in the present season, interest in the sev- eral Leagues, not yet decided, remains unabated. Probably the position of Treharris in the Western League is causing most comment Last Saturday, Treharris visited Ba,ay, and gained a comfortable victory. Ton Pentre sprung a surprise on Aberdare ill defeating them on their own midden by the odd goal in three. In boisterous weather Treharris and Barry Dis- trict met at Barry, on Saturday, in the return Western League encounter. Barry a few weeks pre- viously had defeated Treharris in a Glamorgan League encounter at Barry, and this match was made doubly interesting owing- to it being for Tre- harris practically the deciding match whether they were to be Western League champions or not. In the first half they had easily the better of mat- t.ers, and at half-time had scored four goals. In the second moiety, however, play became more even, but Barry's efforts were belated. Treharris added one more goal, while Stall worthy and Jack Jones were responsible for the homesters' two goals. Phillips, for the visitors, put in some rattling good football, and netted no fewer than four goals, Abley being responsible "for the other one. Barlow played well for the winners. •Jf In the South Wales League Cwmpark and lilardy met on neutral ground at Ton entre. Playing with the wind in the first half, Cwmpark had much the best of matters. Subsequently. Mardy appeared to better advantage, and equalised the score. The final score of one goal each about represented the trend of a very uninteresting display, chiefly owing to the weather conditions. In the Second Division Trehafod visited Gilfach with a very weak side, and were extinguished by no less than nine goals to nil. Comment is need- less. Trehafod also fielded a team at home to meet Aberdare Reserves, a very even game result- ing in honours easy, four goals each.—In the Extra Section Nelson Reserves visited Abercynon, and secured a well-earned victory by the Odd goal in five. Rhymney Crescents and Pontlottyn Lads Brigade, the winners and runners-up respectively of the Fourth Division, met at Rhymney in a friendly encounter, the game ending one goal each. oK. On Monday, Treharris gained a victory over Kingswood at Bristol. Treharris kicked off, and a.t once got a corner, which was unproductive. Just after Demmery cleared a splendid shot from Abley. K i i) cswood troke away on the left, and forced a corner, but Bailiff was not troubled. Further pres- sure by Treharris brought about another corner, but the high wind drove wide a shot from Williams. Fcr some time Treharris kept Kingswood defending, and Hawkins just missed netting. The attack d ended, with the ball being rushed a,!ong the right, and Fussell placing to Abley, the latter netted for Treharris, who lead at the interval by a goal to nil. Just after restarting. Treharris forced an un- productive corner. For some time the visitors had the best of the exchanges, Phillips. Jones, and Abley all placing near. Phillips banged in a fine shot. which rebounded from the post. After Timmins had driven ia a long shot, Abley netted again, in a scrummage, Hawkins finished a e-ood run hy a splendid shot, but Demmerv effected a fine save. Kingswood broke away, filssell netting. Treharris attacked ngain strongly, but King.swood's defence was sound. Treharris finally won by two goals to one. On Monday, Pontlottyn1 visited Treharris to meet Trehafod, the latters ground not being available, and as a victory for Ponty would practically assnre their right to one of the two leading positions, con- siderable interest was manifested in the result. From the outset Pontv made the pace warm, and prior to the interval J. Shields. Dando, and Lew Jones scored. After resumiiig. Pontlottyn again proved the superior. side, Gamage and Carey in- creasing their lead to five clear goals. The ordinary meeting of the above League was held at Hensroed last Thursday, Mr. H. Williams presiding. The bon. secretary reported that Ton entre and Treharris bad arranged to play last season's League game at Ton. The following clubs were ordered to pay claims for non-fulfilment of fixtures according to rule: Gilfach. Aberdare, Merthyr Reserves, Nelson, and Treharris Reserves. Permission was given Trehafod and Merthyr Re- serves to play their League matches both home and away, at Trehafod, for four points. It was resolv- ed to send a team representing the League toO play at Mardy on Saturday, April 30th. Owing to tte bursting of two balls, which caused the game I to be abandoned, with eight minutes to go, the Nel- I son Reserves v. 1 Merthyr Vale League match, was ordered to be replayed on cup-tie principle. j Cwmpark defeated a Treharris team on Monday by four goals to one, and thus assured themselves I of the runners-up medals in the First Division. Strong indicrnation is, however, felt, at Cwmpark, respecting the action of the Treharris Club in only sending practically a reserve eleven, the Premiers being away at Kingswood, and more will probably I be heard of the matter. ¡ ) Merthyr Vale accomplished a great performance i in visiting Nelson. and defeating the home reserves by one goal to nil, which victory entitled them to I the championship of the Extra Section for the present season. GLAMORGAN LEAGUE TABLE. Division I. Goals „ Pd. W. L. D. for ag'st. Pis. Treharria q 5 2 1 23 11 II Cwmpark 8 5 3 0 23 12 10 Barry v. g 4 3 1 13 13 9 Mardy p* 8 3 4 X 10 18 7 Cwm 8 l 6 1 9 25 3 j Division II. Pontlottyn 17 12 3 2 41 16 28 New Tredegax 17 11 4 2 51 19 26 Troedyrhiw 16 9 4 3 35 12 23 areharris Res. 16 10 4 2 25 33 23 Gilfach J- 14 9 4 1 28 14 19 16 6 8 2 22 32 13 Aberdare Res.. 13 5 6 2 31 27 10 Trchafod 14 3 10 1 20 46 7 Merthyr Res. 15 3 11 1 17 37 7 Brithdir 18 1 15 2 16 60 3 Division III- Aberaman Wand- 17 16 1 0 50 14 32 Llanhradach R. 19 12 5 2 42 23 26 Troedrhiwfuwch 17 11 3 3 32 15 25 Cwmbach IT 10 5 2 45 19 23 New Tred. This. 18 9 8 1 29 17 19 Gilfach Res.. 19 8 8 3 45 36 19 Aberaman Wind. 19 8 9 2 32 32 17 Pengam 20 6 11 3 25 47 17' Brithdir Res. 20 5 12 3 26 46 13 Ystrad Myhach 16 1 10 5 19 34 7 Pentrebach 19 3 15 1 19 76 5 Section B.-Division Ill. Merthyr Vale 11 8 1 2 33 11 19 Quakers' Yard 11 7 2 2 29 15 16 Nelson Res. 11 6 2 3 23 13 16 Aberfan 11 4 6 1 18 16 9 Abercanaid Cn. 11 3 4 4 17 12 8 Abercynon ..11 3 7 1 21 22 7 Hoolgerrig 10 0 9 1 5 46 1 Division IV. Rhymney Cres. 12 10 1 1 38 15 21 Pontlottyn Brig. 12 9 1 2 32 11 20 Aberbargoed .12 7 5 0 20 23 14 Abertj'sswfr 12 6 5 1 25 18 13 Phillipstown J-) 5 6 1 19 ]4 11 Troedrhiwfuwch 12 2 9 1 13 42 5 Brithdir 12 0 10 2 12 33 2 Tredegar District Notefe [By- Old Judge."l TREDEGAR RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB. RECORD FOR 1909-10. The season which has just terminated cannot be described as a successful one, whether from a play- ing or a financial standpoint. The opening portion of the season was exceedingly promising, ana hopes were entertained that there was going to be a re- vival of interest in Rugby football in the district. Many of the old players announced their intention of permanently retiring from the game, and the committee had, perforce, to look around for young players to fill the gap. Fortunately, there were several available, and generally speakinjr they have fulfilled all that was expected of them. R. Baker, the veteran custodian, has played all through the season, and has been a tower of strength to his side, frequently inspiring the younger players with confidence when things were going wrong, and more than once turning what seemed to be certain de- feat into victory. The three-quarter line has been filled for the most part by young players, viz., ,1. Hadley, W. Onions, B. Arthur, and D. Morgan. The former was on the injured list for an important portion of the season while D. Morgan has been unable, ow- ing to professional dnties and injury, to participate pa in the last half-dozen or so matches. The places of these young players have been filled by McVi- cars, formerly of Bridgend, and E. Bird, a local junior. The latter has shown promise, his only de- fect being his lack of inches. The men are fast and fairly capable with the ball. Lack of experi- ence proved their downfall on a few occasions, but they did fairly well throughout the season. J. Had- ley is a greatly improved player, and should be heard of next season as one of the best wings in Monmouthshire. Both Onions and Arthur played very classy football, and rendered excellent services throughout. The weak spot in the team was at outside half. Burrows was unable to play regu. larly for various reasons, and it was .very difficnlt to find a capable substitute, D. Williams filled the position on several occasions, and did fairly well, but he is not adapted for the position. J. Davies, a promising local junior, has also been tried there, and performed creditably, but he does not attain to the standard required to meet such half-backs as represent Abertillery, Pill Harriers, Brynmawr, and other teams. M. Bevan. at inside half, has played excellent football throughout, and his skill has of. ten carried the team to success. He has also cap- tained the team during the season with credit. The forwards deserve commendation for their good work. Their chiehveakns is their lack of weight, and many times they had to suffer for this defect. They, however made up for this deficiency by their dash and pluck. The young recruits fully merited the confidence placed in them, and another season will give them the necessary experience. The sea- son has been a very disappointing one from the standpoint of gates, the weather beinp: all against good football, and consequently the public interest has waned. All lovers of the Rugby game hope for a better season next year—better weather, better football, and better ghtes, The results are as fouow For. Agst. G. T. P. G. T. P. Sept. ii.-Canton Wanderers (H) 0 l 3 1 0 4 „ 18,-Romilly, Cardiff (H) 3 3 22 0 2 6 25.—Risca (H) 0 1 3 0 0 0 Oct. 2.—Cross Keys (A) (L) 0 3 9 0 1 3 „ 9.-Penarth (A) 0 0 0 0 0 0 „ 16.—Cwmbran (A) (L) 0 2 6 0 0 0 „ 30.-Brynmawr (H) (L) 2 2 15 118 Nov. 6.-Pill Harriers (H) (L) 1 0 3 0 0 0 „ 13.—Penygraig (A) 0 0 0 0 1 3 „ 20.—ialywain (H) 0 2 6 0 0 0 „ 27.-Abertillory (A) (L) 0 0 0 0 2 6 Dec. 4.-Cwmbran (H) (L) o 1 3 0 0 0 „ ii.-Rhymney (A) 1 0 5 0 0 0 27.-Bridgwater (A) 0 1 3 0 4 12 Jan. I.-Talywai.R (A) 0 0 0 0 0 0 15.—Risca (A) 0 2 6 0 1 3 „ 18.- pontlott3,-u (H) 0 0 0 I) 0 0 25.—Rhymney (H) ..0 0 0 0 0 0 Feb. 7.—Blaenavon (H) (L) 0 0 0 0 0 0 19.-PilI Harriers (A) (L), 1 0 A 118 26.—BlaehavOn (A) (L) 1 .1*8 lie March 5.-Penygraig (H) #i 1.7 013 „ 12.-Abertillery (II) (L) 0 0 0 "2 0 9 „ 26.—Brynmawr (H) (L) 0 1 3 0 2 6 April 2.Crbss Keys (H). (L). 0 0 0 1 2 11 16.—Bridgwater (H) r 1 1 8 0 ,0 0 „ tl.-Blaina (ll) (L) 1 0 5 0, 0 0 23.-Pontypridd (H) 0 1 3 0 0 0 2* 25.—Blaina (A) (L) 0 l 116 24 125 8 20 96 Played 29 won !cit y, dru.v,*i: 6. I < I Two extra matches wcro flayed as benefits, vi/ with Mr. Stanley Williams's K^>voorL team, which by. hajpgatgri ty.M? ass MJ?. I nil, and with Mr. Harrison's Monmouthshire team for the benefit of Mr. W Smith, and which was also won by the homesters by two tries to nil. Y' By drawing with Blaina,, on Saturday, Brynmawr minimised the homesters' chances of winning the, silver medals of the League The game was played1 in a hurricane, and Blaina were oprsosed to it in the first half, when Jack Roberts gave Brynmawr a lead by dropping a splendid goal from a mark. Blaina had the better of the argument after this, and Pugh scored an unconverted try in the corner. C' In the second half Blaina made a-rand but ineffec- tive efforts to score—the heavy ground and ball were against them. Their forwards were greatly superior to the visitors. Evan Davies. Percy Jen- kins, and Mat Biackwell deserve special praise. W Davies played an excellent game on the wing. On the Bryn side Batty, Evans and Foley were the best forwards, Jacl. Roberts doing invaluable work for them in the back division. Rhymney Vallsy Rugby tsagua Notes. [By "the Old Wag."] Under ordinary circumstanccs nearly all the clubs would ere now have completed their season's programme, while the Senior League champions should certainly have been declared, but chiefly owing to the Caerphilly Club having put up their shutters, gaatters are in a state ox suspense. The Cheesstown team were due at Pontlottyn last Saturday, and as only a victory for the homesters was necessary to strengthen their claims for the championship, keen disappointment reigned at their non-appearance. A delicate situation new confronts the League officiais, as custom demands their de- ducting the points of disbanded clubs, but as there is a rule in force that no points may be deducted after February the problem will be, which is more powerful custom or rules. -x- Rhymney Firsts generously gave their fellow townsmen in distress, Rhyraney United, a match last Saturday, with the hope of reducing their debit balance, but Jupiter Pluvius reduced the gate re- ceipts to a very slender amount. The Seniors play- ed but a shadow of their regular combination, and very even play marked the exchanges during the first half. After resuming, the United appeared to better advantage, and after a nice opening by McVicar. a try was scored, the extras being add- ed. Machen entertained Llanhilleth. Play throughout proved very uninteresting, the greasy state of the Call rendering accurate handling quite oat of the question. Oram made one great run for Machen, and passed to Rogers, but nothing tangible ac- crued. Machen attacked strongly in the closing stages, but the defence prevailed, a pointless draw resulting. Bargoed and Deri met in the semi-final of the Rhymney Valley Old Boys' League knock-out com- petition, a hard and exciting game resulting in a pointless draw, which necessitates a replay. The semi-final of the Rhymnev Vallev League knock-out competition attracted "the usual large crowd to the Rhymney New Athletic Ground last Monday, Pontlottyn providing the opposition. Both teams lacked the services of several well-known exponents. Hard forward plav marked the early exchanges, in which phase of the game Rhvmney, although a lighter pack, seemed slightlv the su- perior octette. Subsequently, Ponty came away with several dangerous loose rushes, and Lewis Davies experienced some difficulty in clearing his lines. After a series of scrums Lewis Lewis sent out to .Tinks, who broke through, and gave to Harry Benjamin, the latter giving the dummy and making a great dash for the line, but unfortunately he touched down the wroncr side of the rubi- corn. The second half, Rhymney, with the wind in their favour, set up a warm attack, and follow- ing some exciting play, Lewis Lewis nearly cross- ed. Even play afterwards ensued, each side at- tacking alternately, but time arrived with no score recorded. Ten minutes extra time each way was decided upon, but again not a point was regis- tered. For Pontlottyn, Tom Davies played a great game at back. Of the three-quarters only Lewis Thomas proved worthy of mention. Forward Ste- phens and iCifford were best. For Rhymnev. Lewis Davies, at back, was not as safe as usual. Harry Benjamin and Jinlcs were most prominent at three-quarter, while L. Lewis, at half, got through a tremendous amount of work. Forward, it, would be unfair to individualise as all did so well. Monmouthshire Association Notes. [By "the New Boy."] Chief interest last Saturday lav in the Junior Cup final at Treharris, where High Cross Stars, a Monmouthshire club. and Mond Nickel Works Swansea, met to decide the holders for the present season. Both teams were accompanied by an en- thusiastic army of supporters, but unfortunately the climatic conditions were all against a good spec- tacular display. Guessing the spin of the coin cor- rectly, enabled the Stars to play with the wind at their back, which, from the outset enabled them ta continually attack, Mond, however, put up a defence, and for some time kept them out. Ultimately constant pressure begran to t€ll, and a round of passing enabled Worrell to score. Mood improved after this reverse, and only the sound play of Baker and Williams the visiting backs, prevented them equalising. Subsequently, the Stars again asserted their superiority, and Pope scored. After the resumption it was antici- pated that Mond would over-run their opponents, but, strange torelato, Hicrh Cross were not long in adding to their score through Artiss. the point being splendidly worked for. Mond now seemed a beaten side, but. assisted by the strong hurricane, they again made headway, and Evans /SRbrcd their only point. Undoubtedly, winning (JfcftSoss went far towards securing pigh Cross StarC'fheir well deserved victory, as the buffeting JjifSQiit which Mond experienced before the resumrttSaji seemed to take all the heart out of tlieiii. In the League Tourney Cwm added a splendid victory to their credit in visiting Caerleon and de- feating the home brigade by three goals to one. Abertillery met Llanhilleth Albions in a friendly encounter at home. The visitors gave the 'Tillerv- ites a rare fright directly after starting, Jackson scorina- for them. Later. Flook equalised. The visitors again attacked after resuming, and nearly scored. Subsequently matters favoured Abertillery, and Gardner scored the winning goal. For the visi- tors, Griff Jones, at back, performed splendidly. For 'Tillery, Simmonds, Jim Lloyd, Flook, and Deaham were best.

CRICKET, Bedlinog Cricket Club have thes,e dates open; — June 4th, 11th and 18th, July 2nd, 23rd. August 6th.—J. Howelis, Railway Hotel, Bedlinog. M.7 RESOLVEN T HILL'S PLYMOUTH. At Pentrebach. on Saturday last, the opening match of the season was to have been played. Un- fortunately, play had to be abandoned through tain at an early stage of the game. Booces,:— R J. Lloyd, b Roberts I ,W. Jones, b Roberts- 0 .W Sheppard, c Webb, b Roberts 0 J. Stephens, b Roberts 9 I D. Rees, b Roberts 0 J. Jones, not out 0—14 To-morrow (Saturday) Ynysdda (one of the best clubs in Monmouthshire) visit- Plymouth. and a good game is anticipated. Wickets will be pitched at 1 p.m. Hill's Plymouth team: H. V. Haokey (capt,), S. Hacker, A- S. Webb, M. Dodson. H. Moore, R. Davey, P. Roberts, K. Harris, H. ,W. Clipsham, T. Hordiey-E. A..Watts. BRYNMAWR CRICKET CLUB. The team will again play on the ground provided by the Duke of Beaufort. The following officers have been elected Patron, His Grace the Duke of Beaufort; President, Mr. S. H. Cowper Coles; cap- tain (first eleven), Mr. C. Dixon; vice-captain, Mr. W. IT. Tranter; captain (second eleven), Air. E. C. Minton; vice-captain. Mr. M. Trew; chairman, Mr. E. Griffiths; vice-chairman, Mr. E. Evans; treasurer, Mr. W. T. Davies; hon. secretary, Mr. W. II. Tranter. The club has obtained the services of Mr. E. S. Ford, who last season played for Hill's Plymouth (Merthyr). The fixtures are as follows; i irst Eleven. May 7.—Captain v. Vice-captain Home „ 14.—Mr. D. Mohfey's Eleven -Home „ 21.—Ebbw Val8 Away „ 28.—Beaufort W Away Jane 4.-Blaina ,r7 Home „ 6.—Beaufort Home „ 11.—Ynysddu Home „ 13.—Abercam r Away „ 18.—Blaina United Home „ 25.—Tredegar Awfty July 2.—Beaufort TT-—— Home 9.-Blackwood Away „ 16.—Abwam, Home «, 18.—Hill's Plymouth a Home » 23.-Ebbw Vale Honie „ 30.—Blaina United 'Away Aug. 3.—Mr. J. H. Conuop's XL Rome 6.—Rhymney Home 33.-Blackwocd :v. Home „ 20.—Blaina a.Away M 27.—Tredegar Home „ 29.—Beaufort -Away Sept. 3.—Hill's Plymouth Away u 10.—Ynysddu Away Second Eleven. May 14.—Brynmawr Celts —Away 16.-Blairia Salemites — Home » 2L-Ebbw Vale <5 Home 28.-Beaufort Home June 6.—Beaufort —Away n.-Blaina Salemnites t. Away u 18.-Gamfach. Away 20.—Absrcarn —Home 25.-Trcdegar w.— »—v Home July 2.—Beaufort Away „ 4.—Garnfach Heme 9.—Celts .T.1. ■ 1 Home 16.— Abercarn —— -r way, „ 23.-Ebbw Vale Away „ 30.—Gilwern —— Home Aug. 6.—Wmchestown Away 13,-Oilwem Away ,vf'20.-Gflviion_ Home Sept. 3.-Winchestown Home „ io.-Goviion "way

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PROFESSIONAL SOCOEB AT TREDEGAR PROPOSED CLUB AT TREDEGAR. APPLICATION TO JOIN THE WESTEBI LEAGUE. A movement has been instituted at Tredegar for the formation of a professional Association footba!! club, and with this object in view it is proposed to flont a company. The project has been received with an amount of favour which is very gratifying to the originators. A meeting in furtherance of the movement was held at the North Western Ro. tel, on Monday evening. Dr. H. G. Brown presided. The rather small attendance was not representa- tive of the extent of the public support expected, for many influential local gentlemen, who could not be present, have expressed their readiness to do what they can to ensure success. Mr. R. E. Spoors, who is acting as provisional secretary, stated that an invitation had been re- ceived by the club from the Western League to take steps to run a club in that League next season. A much stronger backing than tho existing club had would be necessary to attain that object, and the only way in which they could successfully- do that was to form a company. An informal meeting had .1.1. '.1..] -I ■ J M wnich It was unanimously dc- e'ded that steps should be taken towards that end. At that meeting Mr. F. E. Powell was authorised to attend a meeting of the Western League at Car- din, and he would report to them upon the business of that meeting. Invitations had been sent out to a number of local gentlemen to attend the meet- ing. and they must not be discouraged by the sparse attendance, as he had received several en- couraging promises to assist (hear. hear). Mr. F. E. Powell, in reporting upon the Wes- tern League meeting last. Friday evening, said there was a large and representative, gathering at Cardiff, including delegates from the Bristol and the West of England Clubs. The League had be- come so extensive, and there were so many appli- cations for admission that a scheme had been ini- tiated for creating- a Welsh section, which would in- clude the Bristol clubs. That section would include Cardiff City, Merthyr Town, Treharris, Mardy Cwmparc, Hereford City, Bristol City Reserves, Bristol Rovers' Reserves, etc. The travelling ex- penses would thus be reduced by obviating the ne- cessity of playing the Somerset Clubs. He had put lIi m f°,rrna' application for membership on behalf of Tredegar Town Club, in anticipation that the movement they had started would be persevered with. No definite reply, however, would be re- ceived to this application until the annual meet- ing of the League, to be held in Bristol in Mav He was confident that if they took up the project with a little enthusiasm, they would shortly gain admittance into the League (hear, hear). He knew from some personal friends of his connected with the League that they would be pleased to have a club from the top of Monmouthshire taking un the Association code. There was no doubt, but'that Soccer football was on the up-grade.. At the pre- sent time there were 150 clubs connected with the South Wales Association. Mr. Powell considered that they had every reason to be optimistic, seeing that at, their first informal meeting they had pro- mises amounting to over £100 towards the capital. With regard to a ground they had got one in view, and it was practically certain that it was available. Matters^ were thus very promising, and if they took the project up at once he felt confident they would be received into membership. He suggested that a oommitte? be elected to formulate a scheme, and make the necessary negotiations regarding the ground. The Chairman said that after the statements put nefore them, their business was to decide whether they would form a company or not. Regarding the ground he understood that they referred to the I cricket ground. He thought he was within his rights in saying that the cricket club had been approacl^d, and that they were prepared to divide the ground into two sections, one for cricket, and the other for football. The cricket club, however, ^"e o<>t in a financial position to undertake the cost of preparing the ground, and that expense the other for football. The cricket club, however, ^"e o<>t in a financial position to undertake the cost of preparing the ground, and that expense would have to be one of the items that the proposed football company would have to bear out of their capital. The work would have to be undertaken 114 once if football was to be played on it nest season. As far as the ground was concerned that was a matter of arrangement. Their only consideration at present was the means, and the only feasible way to raise the money was by the formation of a company. In reply to Mr. A. G. Brown, it was stated by Mr. R. E. Spoors that it was estimated that the company could be floated and the ground prepared for £ 70 or £ 80. The cost of running tho club would approximate R6 10s. or £7 a week. and that would be covered by an average of £ 15 gate money at the home matches. The company would have to he prepared for some loss the first season, as it would be a new thing, and he was not snfficienUv optimistic to think that they were going to get fat dividends right away the first season. When they considered the class of the teams they wouM play if they joined the Western League he ™ sidered that his estimate of £ 15 gates was wrv modest. 1 Mr. A. G. Brown remarked that much 'depended upon the standard of tho home team. 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DRAUGHT NOTES Bx T. BEKKETT. SOLUTIONTS. Problem No. 70.—By W. H. KcII", F^JfarAi so I Black men on 7, 22, 23; king on 13. WMte men on 14, 17, 29; king on 8. Black to piz,-v and win. 23-26 26—30 22-25 30-25 8— 3 3-10 29—22 Black wins. Problem 50 71.—By S T. Bennett, Misldnf Black men on 7, 11, 12, "21, 2S. MITE u-en JII 20, 26, 30; king on 4. White to play and w'ny 4— 8 21—30 3—26 32-28 8—11 8— 3 28-32 23-19 30-25 30-23 26-23 2S—32 .Jl- Yv nice wins by first position. PROBLEMS. No. 72.—By J. H. Collins, Ystrad Rhondd&l Black men on 1, 11 king on 28. White men on 19, 22, 26: king on 25. Black to plav and win. An excellent problem, which WILS allowed as a draw by the editor of a contemnorai-v. in a solving tourney. Mr. Collins has* subzxutted play which decisively proves the win for bUclnu No. 73.—By H. O. Robinson, Fedex-atcd .>Ia!ay States. Black kings on 10, II Whit? men oa 12, 19, 24. Whito to move and draw. A l end-game. ■ ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. X -H&oapn, Brithdir.—Up-to-date we hsva received from you no legs than 18 problems for, examination, and you complain that we have not published one of them. That is t rue but we have examined every one and none them • v has proved upon examination to be worthy of insertion. You challenge us to a corrcspoR. dence game on the 11-15, 23-19 opening. Verv well, send along your second move, and look out for reply in this column next week. T. Willis, Treharris.—Your problem is neatly thought out, but, unfortunately, thei-e is a dual solution, after third move, which is ,aurltvr thma. the play yoa cubm1*- Txv t-9 rw-tityi