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Y QOLOFN QYMREIG. YE YSGOL STTL.—Geiriaa cymhwys a melod- aidd—rhai priodol iawn i gyfansoddi ymdeith- gan arnynt, i'w harfer gam blant yr Ysgol Sul. Y Goletjdy.—dir, gloew, a naturio!. YE ESTRYS.—Englyn pert. Y mae bywyd ac yspryd yr englyn Cymreig yn llawn yn y ddwy lineli olal. MAWBTH, etc.—Cwpl o englynion cryfion t. gafaelg&r etc. Y eu cynghaneddion yn nerthol, yn gelfydd, ac ya ddyblyg mewn rbai o'r llinellau. MB. W. M. &OVA& Cydunwn yn gel- onog i longyfai^' i&uano ar ddechreu ei yrfa bregeth wroK ^yn«rwn y daw i ddisgloir;o can amlyoed fel pretpetbwr ag y gwna ei dad, nid yn unig fel bardd a, phrydydd, ond hefyd fel crefyddwr blaenllaw, ao fel dyn a threfwr upiawn ac egwyddotol. HEN SELADAU OTMRC.—Pennillion yn llawn o fyfyrion adgofus a sylweddol am Gymru'r dyddiau gynt. —; o :-T — OCHEN AID. Hyawdl iaith mewn anadl yw—ochenai^ A'i chwynion yn amryw; Cywii aden cri ydyw—■. Red a'i baiah at y Duw byw.; Machynlleth. Y Diweddar Tafoloq o:—-— BEDDARGRAFF MABAN, Gwyrai y tlysaf flagnryn—i'r bedd, Er mor bur ei dremyn; gur wnai'r barrug gwyn, Ai'n raddol dan ei wreiddyn., M^rthyr.. • I. D. .():- EBRILL. Rhoi h&rddwch lion i'r hirddydd—-W53. Ebrill, Yn wobrwy gwledydd; Ao i'n rhoi o'n gwaeau'n rhydd, Gall lettya gweil tywydd. Llaw Ehrill ar in II wy brau—gu esjd Yn gyson deg flodau; Awen frwd i'w loll. fawrhau- Yn hoenus byth rown ninau.] Owmtaf. -:o: HATHREN YN EI FEDD. Heddyw o dan yr ywCn—ytx gorwedd Mac'n gwron di-abssn; Eithriad fu bywyd ein Hathren—- Wylo o'i 01 wna Walia wen. Lienor o ddidwyll anian,—ao odiaeth Ddysgawdwr di-hunan; Efo dy glir fywyd glan, Dy gofio mM ewlad gyfan Hoolgerrig.. Telob Tar, -o: PENNILLION. i Mr. W. Meurig Thomas, mab Thomas, C-aeraoca, yr hwn sydd pregethu. aden lor mae Willie Hon, awydd ey'n angherddol, c .ariad pur sydd dan ei froa, At Grist a'i waith achubol; Mae Willie Meurig trwy iddawn Mewn ymdreoh i ddiwyllio Ei hun i gael gwybodaebh lawn Am Grist ga'dd Eigroesholio.. Pwy wyr nad yw y taloen glo Yn llawn meddyliau tlysion, Ag amboll awr sy'n dwyn i'r oo' Wiw ddymuniadau'i gal on; Sawl hrawddeg fer sydd ar y mur Y n aros am esboniad ? :.1 phwy a wyr am ymdrech hir Er mwyn cael xhyw agoriad. A gwedi gorphen gwaith y dydd, Aiff ar ei union) Hyd ganol nos ei waith » fydd Cael byd i'r llyfrau dyfnion; A dym& ni o dan ei dd&Wn, Yn gwybod am ei allu: Fe gawsom bregoth werthfawr A gwlith y neloedd axiiL Glyn wrtbj, frawd, paid ildio mwy, Nef yn galw'n uchel Am ddynion ant trwy been a. chlwy Dros Iesu mwyn i'r rhyfel. Bydd rhai yn disgwyl gwel'd y dydd, Pan byddi'n cael d'ordoinio, M<&wn eglwye dros Dywysog Ffydd, 1 j I gario'r neges drostos Pan fydd 'stormydd yn i guro, CudAia. di dan wenau'r lor; Pan y byddi wedi blino, Cofia'r Ceidwad ar y mor; Ef Ei Hun oedd lethu, Gan bregethu drwy y dydd; Ond gorphwysodd trwy weithredn I gtyfhau yr. egwan Jfydd.. Penydarren, DBWi. ■ ■ :o:—;— GENI, BYW, A MARW. Beth yw geni? beth yw a.ng&tr? Beth yw byw a marw 'nghyd, Ond cynghanedd per yr oesau Yn ngherddoriaeth anthem b,1d1 Bywyd sydd fel telyn euraidd, Yn èynghanu yn y gwynt: Weithiau'n lleddf, ac weithiau'c llonaidd, Fel yt awel at ei bynt. tannau lion mae'r geni— Engyl ganant uwoh y cryd: Ond yn angau ceir aoesau Lleddf a lion ymhleth, ynghyd. j W ylo daear, canu nefoedd Yw'r gynghanedd yn y gan; Cwyno tawel, llawen a.dftoedd,- Dyna hanfod oerdd mor lan. Both yw bywyd? 'Storm a hpulweu, Croeswynt cryf ac awel ber; Cwmwl du ac hafaidd lasnen, Cysgod erch a. gwawl y ser Ond am farw—beth ey' wed'yn? Marw, llwyr ddeffroad "yw": Lien y byd yn rhwvgo'n sJdyn- Geni yw i eilfyd Duw. > Penbwyn. J. W. -:0: ,I Y GWANWYN. Dychwelaist unwaith eto'n ol, Adfywiol wanwyn grasol, A dygaist yn dy gynes gol Fendithion anshydmatol; Mor swynol yw ay siriol wedd, Gwnei anian trwyddi'n newydd: Mae'r ddaear ydoedd megis bedd Yn fywiog ac ysplenydd. Mor ddistaw y cyBawnrth waith, Mor dyner a gofalus; Pe canet udgorn ar dy daith, Ni byddet mor hadolus; Sibrydi rywbath ar dy hynt YII ngnlust y oorwynt nerthol, Ac yn He cbwyrnn megys cynt. Try'n awel fwyn. iachusoL Dywedi wrth yr ada.r man Am hwylio_ ou telynau, A chlywir hwy yn seinio oan ■ Yn byfryd o'u calonau; A gelwaifit gyda'r doldir gnn, Oedd megia gwisg losgedig: r Dyferaist eiriau megys gwin, A daefch yn bardd nodedig. Gwnei'r ejra. oer yn dyner wlaw, A'r llwydrew J'tl wlith maetblolf o dan dy dyner, fedrus law, ddaiear dan ei choron, Fe gilia'r nos yn ol wydv A'i dylwyth at-gas hefyd. Ond popeth dydd ddadblyga'n rhwydd Yn rhin dy gwmni hyfryd. Mor fwyn y gel waist hëïinõiiclaf Pan oedd yn prysur waelu A chyda.'th wenau cynes, hraf, Cyfodaiet ef o'i wely; Cryfheaist gaeth feginau gwyntr Gwnest i hen bob! rythu v A cboda'r haul o'i wely'n gynt, I dd'od wasanaethu. Pa ryfedd i ti, wanwyn, gael Oroesawiad mar frwdfrydig ? Aneirif yw dyddoniauÆtw) A'th lwybrau'n wynfydedig, O! am gael gras i allu byw Yn debyg i ti, wanwyn. Fe ryngwn felly fodd fy Nuw, Yn ffyddlawn hyd y terfyn. Gaeraooa. Wm. Thomas. -o:

Y GWANWYN. wajjwyn mwyn, mi glywaf swn dy droed Yn miwsig cor y wig ar frigAu'ir'obed, Ac yn mrefiadau'r wyn ar1 bryn, A'r gornant fach sy'n Uwybro llawr y giyn. Y mae'r wrth ganu'th glod Yn dweyd yn eglur iawn dy fed yn d'od: A'r 'deryn du gan fel angel gwyn, Yn eeinio'n ber i'r g wan wyn uwch y llyn. fronfraith dloe yn canu am dy wm, Ao anian fwyn yn plygu ei dillad bonJ- I'w rhoddi heibio, 'nawr.mae gwisgoedd haf Yn gwneyd pob dol a bryn yn hardd a braf. alarch haleh fel brenin mawr y llyn" Yn nofio'r tonsu man, oil yn ei wyn: A'r awel fwyn, uwchben y tonnog Yn thelyn ar ei brydferth blu. Mae'r dderwen gref yn union fel oedd gynt* Fel pe yn gwenu'n wawdlyd ar y gwynt; A d'wed yn eglur wrth y ga^iai du— 'Rwyf wedi'th guro 'nawr, ffarwel i ti." Pan ddaefch y gwanwyt) mwyn a'i «wynol wedd, Fe roes y gauaf du meWn oerllyd fedd; A'r dderwen ddewr sy' 'nawr din wenau'r haul, A'r. adar mwyn yn canu rhwngei dail. Mae'r grug yn glasu ar y myttydd mawr, A'r wyn yn neddio drosfcynt jgyda'r waw, Gan chwarea'u campau, ant o dwyn i dwyn, Y gwanwyn oyptaf rhwng y grug brwyn. 01 wanwyn teg, dwg ar dy aden wen Rbyw awel newydd o'r tu ot iJr lien, Nes clirio'r niwl sydd ar fy ffardd I fyw, Gael gwanwyn clir i wel'd a ohlywed Thlw. Treharrisk T. H. LEWIS.

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CRICKETAJ Bedlinog Cricket Club have these dates open :— .Tuue 4th, lith and 18th,- July 2nd. 23rd. August 6th.—J. Howells, Railway Hotel, Bedlinog. M7 HILL'S PLYMOUTH (MERTHYB) y. YNYSDDU. Ynysddu were the visitors to Hill's Plymouth' (Merthyr) ground at Pentrebach on Saturday, when they were dismissed tor 55 all out. The home side piled up a score of 2W for two wickets. Scores :— Hill's Plymouth (Merthyr). A. S. Wood, retired. 120 R. Davey, c Rebert, .b;\V.mivn'. 19 Max Dobson, not out 112 H. Moore, L Falcon" 2 W. H. Clipston, not out v 19 Extras 12- Knnings declared. The players who did not bat were E. Watts, Hackei, F, Roberts, is Harris, S-. Handy and J. Cross. Ynysdda. Falcon, b Hacker 5 Withers, c and b Handy Á 5 P. Robotham, b Hacker' j' 7 E. J. Roberts, b Hacker 0 W. Williams, c Clipsham. b Hacker 2 F. Burbery, c Davey, b Handy.. 10 E. J. Roberts, b Hacker 0 F. Burbery, c Davey, b Handy 10 JS. Williams, s't Clipsham, b Handy 1 H. Jones, b Moore 1 R. Jones, c Roberts b Moore 0 Griffiths, b Mcore 0 Hicks, not out v ,'0 Extras 4-35- I DEIGHTON V. SARON. The newly-formed Deightoii Cricket Club opened the season on Saturday with a match against the Saron Club, and won a substantial victorj Deigh- ton scored 49, to which total Gus Latham contri- buted 31 not out, caM-ing -his, bat throughout the innings. Saron made a poor show against the bowl- ing of W, Robins, Fred Morgan, and Gus Latham being all out for 24, of which 9 were byes. Deigh- ton have the makings of a good team, and it is hoped they will keep together throughout the sea- son. BEAUFORT CRICKET CLUB. The Beaufort Cricket Club commenced the sea- son on Saturday last with a practice. Despite the fact that it was the first game many of the players gave fine performances, which, seems to augur well for the club. Out of 22 matches played during last season, 15 were won, 4 lost, and 3 were left drawn, while well over 2,000 runs were compiled. Every effort will be made this season to equal the splendid result of last. The officers elected are as follows :-President, Mr. T. Richards, M.P.; cap- tain of 1st J.I., Mr. Lewis Palmer; vice-captain, Mr. Gwilym Williams; captain of 2nd XI.. Mr. W. G. Thomas; vice-captain, Mr. E. Watkins; captain of Wednesday XI.. Mr. E. Boskin; secre- tary, Mr. E. S. Roberts; assist secretary, Mr.. D. M. Devnallt; treasurer, Mr. Thomas Rich. Ap- pended is the list effixtures:- FIRST xt I May 7.—Pontnewy nydd Away „ 14.-Pontnewynydd Home Zi.-Tredegar Away „ 28.-Brynmawr Home June 4.-Ebbw Vale Away 6.-Brynmawz Away 11.—Tredegar Home 13.-Hill's Plymouth Home „ 18.-Abercarn r Away „ 25.-BlainaBome Soly 2.-Brynimawr Away 9.—Ebbw Vale- Home „ 16.-Blama .t tAway 2.3.-Blackwood aHome „ JO.-Tredegar ;Away [Aug. 6.-Abercarn £ nHome 8.—Hill s Plymouth Away „ 13.—Garndiffaith Away „ 20.—Tredegar Home „ 27.—Ebbw Vale Away „ 29.—Brynmawr 'Home Sept. 3.—Garndiffait# Home H UO.-BIackwood Awal SECOND XL May 7.-Nantyglo Wesley ana now „ 14.—Tredegar Li Lies Away i „ 28.—Brynmawr Away June 4.-Tredegar LMer, t.Home C 6.-Brynma.. Home » II.-Tredegai Away 18.—Sirhowy = i f> Hfpse „ 25.—Ebbw Vafcr, ,v \,Jw £ > July 2.—Brynmawr j SBfomo. m 9.—Sirhowy V .Away 16.-Ebbw 0 VaI, Home „ 23.—Blackwood t'Away „ 30.—Tredegar f Home 'Aug. 6.—Nantysrlo Wesleyana Away 13.—Ebbw Vale Primroses r* Hoipe » 20- £ !*deg?r, Away „ 27.—Ebbw Valo TZ Home „ 29.—Brynmawr Away Sept. 3.—Ebbw Vale Primroses Away la—Blackwood j some WEDNESDAY yi May 4.—Cardiff Univemtv Away „ 11.—Nantyglo Homo 18.-Newbridge .Home „ 25.—Gilwern v. Away JaM I.-Sirbowyi St. Thoouif Home „ B.-Blaina United Away „ IS.-Blairit Utiitod v..— Heme 22.-Newbridge.- Away 23.—Gilwern Home July 6.-Sirhowy, 8t. XUoaua Awafr n 13.—Rhymney. Home M 20.- Winchastowu Away „ 27.-Gilwern „ Home Aug. 3.—Nantyglo, Away » ine estoma Home -M 17.—Gilwern # Away h.4 24.—Rhymney & Away,

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I THE ASSOCIATION GAME. A DISAPPODiTING naSlI AT MEETHTR. WIN BY~~A—PENALTY GOAL. --r- fBy "Half-Back. The closing match of the season at I'cuyflarren Park, on Saturday, when Barry District were the visitors, was disappointing, so Var as Merthyr sup- porters were concerned. The position of the Town Club depended largely on the result of this match. A win would have given them the third place on the Western League Tabic. On Good I' rid ay, Barry, at home, beat Merthyr by a goal to nil. The visitors won the toss, and Merthyr were early busy round the Barry goal, Taylor gaining an un- productive corner in the first minute of the game, Capel followed suit a minute later. Kelly gavc Capol a. chance, but he passed too far, and Barry crossed the half-way line only to be checked ny Walton, and Taylor twice worked neatly through, his efforts to score only missing by inches. After Barrv had had a short spell of attacking, Savage planted in a grand centre, but there was no one up to take it. Clever work by the home halves kept play perilously near the Barry citadel, aU the forwards having1 shots at goal, but Llewellyn, the Barry keeper, was in ITTand feUle, and tho efforts of the homesters were fotile. Tho visitors made a rush towards Lewis's charge, where J. made the first serious attempt to score, but Lewis caught neatly, and threw away. A brilliant com- bined run by the home forwards, who were well backed by the halves, left D. W. Davies in posses- sion, and a ripping shot from his foot, which ap- peared to be well past the bar, only produced an abortive corner, from which another followed. Play was then transferred to the home quarters, where Price centred well, but White shot over when he had the goal at his mercy. Returning to the ate tack, the homesters found the Barry defence foil employment. Fisher, Rru'irs. and Taylor all getting in some warm shots, but luck was against them, and after having practically all the play in the first half, when truce was called they had failed to score. The concluding half opened quietly, and after mid-field play, the Dockers worked their way to- wards the home goal, where a fool against Bedford for handling in the penalty area decided the game. Prince took the kick, and put the ball well out of Lewis's reach, giving Barry the lead. Capel re- tired from the game, and with Bedford limping badly, thincs were none too rosy for the homesters. However, they went at it with great dash, and again the visitors' defence was taxed to the ut- most many corners being Riven to save their lines. Some exciting play was seen in the BarTy goal, and but for the stble of Llewellyn, Merthyr would have scored, some of his saves hemg very j clever. Kelly came near doing the tnr.k with an I overhead shot. Savage. Havies and Taylor all being unsuccessful with good attempts. Bedford Sioppec a rush by the Barry men. and passed to F Iser, who ran through, hut shot high over with only hc goalkeeper to beat. Four corners fell to Merthyr in n few minutes, b"t they were all utnuoductive and a game that disappointing ended in iarry winning by & single goal, thus training U: full League points at M/jrthyr's expense. MERTHYB TOWN ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB. A RETROSPECT. King Football has reigned supreme during the past eight months, and now takes a well-earned rest until tSeptemberlSt. be will re-appear as a giant refreshed with and other good things, to again hoid the ,poo¡;¡; in a. tight and friendly grip. The season Jus just closed ir. the second for a t,f\[!i!\ Merthyr, taking into consideration infancy if i* wonderful how the game has cst»M'*hod itseK :õt so marked manner. The dirsf* of the cbih are to bo con- gratulated on their co'<t.T"isn !n fitting such a strong programme *1 untried public in thir code, and the "nrtc/jjfc n doserved. "The play ir <1:1:1 cays Shakespeare, and this is particularly ;J: football. as in any other game. T'hc &vno also asks, "What do I you (;:>11 the tllp,- Weit, taking it all through. it has been gooo. atJ 'inrinji the latter part of the season most With a. team of new men one cannot cx^r/ k everything "as you like it," and at beginning of the "Winter's Tale," "The Tempest" rasred in more ways than one. Commencing with "A Comedy of Errors" against Stoke, on the Potters' ground, on the opening day of the season, It CJMroed a case of "Love's Labour Lost," and there Vas "MIlCh Ado About Nothing" in some quarters vlvco things were not quite as pleasant as a "N»d?.fi5unucr Night's Dream," but when considerable ■yoedinr: out had been done, tho Town Club players settled down, and dealt out "Measure for Measure" upainJ* the previous sea- son's strongest rivs. wsd save promise of the committee and puppwters generally being in the happy position of bei'vjr aWw to say "All's well that Ends well." Tha Iud itsrm in the programme were the Western e. the Second Division cf the Southern Iioagua, tJ Wefsb Senior Cnp. anr the South "VVaJw Senior Cirp. in idl of which co»x> titions they did wary velL # A good start often mesne half tho race, and with something in hand, it i £ possible to lose a little without getting t»oi:id. hot with a big adven«e score against a team H means not only holding their own in other mai^be^. but they must do ao by a big margin if they are to shake off tlit- burden they carry in goai average. The first match was an eye opor.pr. unfortunate Stoke club, who had fallen L First League company to the Second Division r' the English League, and again from that to nevne-r- eventually found a resting £ lace in the Second Division of tho Southern eague, hence tho meeting of the Merthyr cham- pions with them on the opening day. Owing to want of combination amongst the men and several players being placed iiore de combat, Merthyr had the roughest experience of the season, and retired from the field of battle tvifh a score of eleven goals against them. < The second item C. the programme was a visit to Radstock, where the Town boys did much to re- trieve their lost lanrcls by defeating the Radstock eleven by three goals to nil in a Western League match. This snccess was followed by a brilliant win at home over Salisbury City by four clear goals in the Southern League competition, but their winning- career was cut short by the return match with Stok, when the visitors won by four goals to two. thongh in fairness to the locals it must be said Stoke were extremely lucky, but this does not gain points for tbe defeated. The re- doubtable Ton Pentre torn next put in an appear- ance at the Park, and attracted what was till then the biggest gate in the history of the Club, but the show made by the bomo team was not great, the big crowd bemg disappointed in seeing the Rhon- dda men win a. two to one victory after a poor game. Weymouth wete the next to suffer defeat at the hands (or fset) of the locals by two to nil. and the following wee)- Radstock succumbed by no less than six to one. Cwmparc returned from Merthyr beaten two to one. and a trip to Burton was not favourable to the local champions, where they were beaten by two to one after a really good fight. A friendly at Treharris. ended in a pointless draw, Southampton, the next week, meeting defeat by four goals to two after a strenuous fight—a most creditable performance for the wearers of the red and green. Bristol City took too wind out of the locals* sails by two to one, but the game was stopped short of time, the appeal by the home club not being; sustained, the Bristolians capturing the points. On November 6th, Cardiff City received their quietus in the qualifying round of the Welsh Cup. at Penydarren Park, by five goals to one. A journey to Salisbury produced two Southern League points tho Townsmen winning by a solitary goal The first round proper of the Welsh National Trophy was played at Aberdare, and ended in a draw of one goal each. The replayed game at Merthyr elid- ed in favour of the homesters by three goals to was played at Aberdare, and ended in a draw of one goal each. The replayed game at Merthyr end- ed in favour of the homesters by three goals to one. With tbe team in better form a draw at Ton Pentre credited the locals with another Western [League point, and the Towu boys. "got their own back" with Burton United a week later by four to one, Walton Rovers being the next victims by no less than a six to one score against them. *• Once more we made the acquaintance of Ten, this time in the second round of the Welsh Cup, at the Park, where the home team "pnt them through it" by four goals to one. By way of a change Bristol City Reserves took Merthyr down by fonr to one, and the Christmas League matches with Treharris ended in a defeat of four to two at Tre. harris, and a draw of two goals each at Penydarren Park. Bristol Rovers won their home engagement by two to one, which proves that Bristol is not a happy huntinsrground for Merthyr so far as foot- ball is concerned. Fortune was again kind to Merthyr in the draw for the third round, being drawn agmnst Treharris at home, but the locals failed to make the most of the advantage, the contest ending in a draw of one goal each, and was replayed at Treharris, where, after a one-sided game, the visitors were beaten by four goals to nil after a miserable ex- hibition. So were onr hopes buried. Aberdare next triumphed over the Town Club at the Park by three to two, valuable League points, again be- ing missed. January 22nd saw the opening of what is pro- bably a record in cup-tie replays. Mardy were the opponents in the third ronnd of the South Wales Senior Cup (Merthyr as finalists last season being exempt until this ronnd), and it was gener- ally considered a soft thing for Merthyr as they had the choice of ground. A poor game was left drawn by one to one, and the replay at Mardy end- ed three to three. Unfortunately, there were few first-class men available for this round, and at the third attempt, this time on the Penydarren enclo- sure; neither side could claim advantage, the game ending- OM all. thus necessitating another jonrney to the Rhonddafach, where no definite conclusion was arrived at, each side having two goals to their credit. Now came the fifth attempt, at Mcrthvr, but time arrived with scores two all, extra time being played. Merthyr emerged vic- torious by four goals to two, much to the relief of all concerned. Between these replays the team had been con- siderably strengthened, Lewis having taken charge of goal, Bedford and Walton being introduced at back, and though being ineligible for the long- drawn-out struggle with Mardy, soon proved their worth in League matches. Kingswood Rovers, on their own groinxl, failed to score against the new defenc being beaten one to-nil. Aberdare suffered a similar defeat, whilst Weymouth, down south, failed to bold their own by two goals. Welton Rovers, on their own pifch. succeeded in drawing (one goal each) and their neighbours from Kings. wood were administered a three to one thrashing at the Park. Aberdare, on the Rnys Meadow played second fiddle in a Western League match, being again beaten by a single goal. Out of the last six League matches Merthyr had won'five and drawn one, scoring eleven points out of a pos- sible twelve. < Last season's finalist". Ton and Merthyr. met In the semi-final at Afferdarc for the last of the cups, and after a moderate game the issue was left in doubt, earli side being one goal up. The play of some of the Merthyr men was very disappointinr. many chances being lost through "heart, failure.- The tie was replayed on tbe Mid-Rhondda ground, where a still worse exhibition was given, lack nf dash bv some of the forwards making the game tedious to watch, and Ton, who scored a lucky goal in the first minute, kept. tho lead to the eoo, win- ning- by a single goal. So ended the bunt far silver. cups. On/Good Friday, the locals visited Barry, and mart, jtoufct Dath found them in better form, and they easily accounted for the Citizens by two to niL The great draw of the season was Notts rorct. on Easter Monday. when a really well-longbt game ended in a pointless draw. Middlesbrough at full strength won a hard tussle by two to one on Easter Tues- day. these two matches drawing record gates. On Wednesday, Paulton Rovers were disposed of in ca?>y fashion, the score against them being six io nil. The Pick of the Monmouthshire League failed- to make a show against Merthyr, and went away with an adverse score of three goals. Ton next claimed the attention of the Town boys in a Southern League match in the Rliondda, where honours were easy—two to two. Baring the season the Bristol teams had captured six points from Merthyr, but it, fell to the lot of the Rovers to meet Merthyr in their true form, which was two cleat. goals better than the seaport men. Bath City and Ton Pentre, in Western League engagements, suffered defeat by six to nil and three to one re- spectively, at the park, and Paulton Rovers, at Paulton, weut down four to nil, in the locals last away match. Aberdare should have p'a.ved their return Southern League match at Mssrtnyr, but they refused to fulfill the engagement, and it is to be seen if the Association will award Merthyr t the two points. The last item was reached on Saturday, when Barry District won by a penalty goal to nil, and this defeat materially altered their position on the Western League table. The follow- ing is the result of the League matches- Wcstern League. I For At. Pts, Sept. 4.—Radstock (A> t 5 0 2 „ 20.—Weymouth (H) 2 0 "2 215.-Radstoch- (H) 6 l 2 Oct. 23.—Bristol City (H.) 1 2 0 Nov. 27.—Ton Pentre (A) .•; £$ 0 0 1 Dec. II.-Wellon Rovers (H) 4,60 2 „ Ia.-Bristol City (A) 4 0 25.-Treharris (A) 2 4 0 27.—Treharris <H) **2 2 1 28.-Bristol Rovers (A) 2 0 Jan. 15.Aberdare (H) HS. 0 „ 29.-Kingswooo Rovers (A) 3 0 2 Feb., 19.- Weymouth (A) 2 0 2 2(i.-Weiton Rovers (A) 11 I Mar. 5.—Kingswood Rovers (A) '31 2 „ 7.-Abcrdare (A)- 1 Ü 2 25.-Barry (X) -r- 1 0 26.-Bath (A) 2 0 2 SO.—Pantton Rovers (n) 6 0 2 April 9.-Bristol Rovers (H) 2 0 C „ 16.—Bath (H) 6 0 V. » Pentre (Hi 3 1 2 30.-Barrk (H) j II 1 0 57 23 31 Southern League.. For Agt. Pts. Sept- 1.-Stoke (A) 0 11 0 Sept- 1.-Stoke (A) 0 11 0 II.-Salisburv (H) • 4 0 2 M 13.-Stoke (H) 2 1 0 IS.-Ton Pentre (H) 12 0 Oct. 4.—Burton (A) —12 0 Nov. 6.-Salisbnry City (A) 10 2 Dec. 4.-Burton (H) 4 1 2 Feb. 12.—Aberdare (A) 10 2 I April 9,-Ton Pentre (A) 1 2 2 1 Aberdare (H) Not played 1622,. 9 The Committee of the Town Club, have i worked in an indefatiguable manner for tho wel- fare of the club, includo such well-known gentle- men as Dr. Llewellyn Jones, Messrs. Harvey Boots, W. B. Haris, n. C. Davies, S. Dix, Arthur Rey- nolds, H. B. Thomas, and J. P. Jones, are to be I congratulated upon a well-earned success during the past season. It was no light responsibility to venture upon the splendid programme provided for ■the public, and tho response of the local supporters should be a matter of satisfaction to all concerned. The good work done for the club by the secretary, The good work done for the club by the secretary, Mr. W. T. Jones, must not be over leaked. Among the many who have been engaged during- the season the captain, Peter Kelly. stands out prominently as a skilful, consistent, and hard work- ing player, who has taken many parts during the season. He has played in nearly every game, a* home and away and always with credit to him- self and the club. It is to be regretted that he has severed his connection with the Town Club. His companion in the half-back line, Llewellyn and Churchill, have also bad a full share of the heavy work that falls to the lot of a half-back, and they have always come out with flying colours. Pemberton, a tricky and skilful haIf-Mck or for- ward, has been the handy mar. of the team, and it is a pity he could not have Iwi1 found a. place ezularly. The last line of defence has been well "presented during the latter part of the season by Bedford and Walton, two sterling backs, who have won laurels for themselves by clean, clever, and classy football. D. H. Lewis, the goalkeeper, a Uowiais boy, sprang ihto fame in the troublesome oJaJs at the early part of the season, and has well maintained the reputation he made when first called on to defend tho first team goal. Prominent among the front lino is Albert Fisher, the sharp shooter of the side, who during the season has scored the grand total of 36 goals. D. W. Davies coming next j with 16 to his credit. The other forwards. Savage,: Capel and Taylor, during the short time they have worn the colours of tbe Merthyr clnb, have all subscribed liberally to the goal list, and also proved subscribed liberally to the goal list, and also proved themselves to be made of the right stuff for foot- ballers. Of those who have not played regularly may be mentioned Whittaker. who, before he was injured, gave many exhibitions seldom equalled in the district, w. Davies a man of nerves and judgment, has done well in many positions, and proved to be thoroughly useful player.. Thomas, a promising young back, also acquitted himself well, as also did Melvin, who, unfortunately, met with a bad accident in the first match with Mardy, and was incapacitated for the rest of the season. TREHARRIS CHAMPIONS OF THE WESTERN j LEAGUE. Foremost of South Wales Soccer matches on itiirday wfts tbe meeting, of Treharris and Bris- tol City Reserves, at Trebarris. The homesters not | oc<;y secured the victory—and with it the medals I as winners of the Western League—but gave such I a smart display that their success was deservedly 1 popular and fully merited. Bristol were at full strength, and included Gillieran, who has just been transferred to Liverpool, Clegg and Foster, out oi the leading string. The homesters were without Barlow, and Abley filled the outside posi- tion. Foliov/ing a late start there was no time J lost befóre the teams settled down, and although I tho City had the advantage of a strong wind, they were at once placed on the defensive. Experienced defenders as the Bristolians are, they were non- I plussed at the suddenness of a smart attacking movement, and but for a stumble by Phillips, who got hold in an absolutely unmarked position, wejl within shooting range, an earlier score would have been registered. It was gratifying to find that both sides exhibited a determination, for its keen j character added to the interest from a spectator's point of view, and several rare boats of attacking work were Witnessed. ] Defence, too, played a very important part, ttnd soma last moment saves by the Bristolian backs and Ciegg extricated the side frojn danger on many occasions, and were deservedly applauded. Trebarris were aggressors for the greater part of the first half, and Wallace Jones in scoring the j only goal before the change of ends, added in a I ciever manner the finishing touch to a brilliant burst by Phillips. The City were by no means idle in aggressive work. but their final efforts were I generally prevented from being dangerous, owing to the prompt tackling of the home defenders. It was Wallace Jones who was the opportunist in the second half also, and the scoring of tbe second point was a merited reward after exceedingly good footwork by Abley. There was. no more scoring-, and the pare was only allowed to slow down a lit- tle during one, portion of the second half. Bristol never looked like a winning team, and there was no nalpably weak spot in the home team. Hawkins and Owens were less in the picture than the others in the team, but that was simply through lack of opportunity. Trehaxris deserve all the congratu- lations they receive, and are the first .Welsh team to head the Western Leagrre. r JkbibrdaLre and District Not as. fBy "Wanderer. Welton visited Aberdare, on Saturday, to fulfil a Western League engagement. When Ton Pentre were the visitors on the previous Saturday the gate money taken was very small; in fact, the smallest this season; but Saturday's gate was smaller still. This was due to the early start, which had been ar- ranged for the convenience of the visitors. The game proved an easy victory for the homesters, the result being Eve goals to nil. They are to be com- plimented upon this achievement in this their last match of the season, and they deserve praise for having defeated a strong team like the visitors, with so many reserves in their ranks. It was an interesting game from the outset. The little keenness that there was existed in the first half, when the 'Darians were only able to get through on one occasion. Farrington was the scorer. The Welton men made several attempts to get away, but when they -did become aggressive they were never really dangerous, their shots lack- ing sting. The second half was more one-sided, and Aberdare had very little difficulty in putting in the other four goals. The scorers were T. D. Jones (2), Farrington and Bradbury. This number could easily have been increased had the home for- wards combined better, when closing in on the .Wel- ton goal. The following are the results of matches played on Saturday under the auspices of the Aberdare Sclioolboys"Lea-,ue :Town National, 0 Cwmbach Council, 0. Aberaman, 6. Ynyslwyd. 1; scorers for Aberaman, HanJey (2), W. Edwards (2), W. Price (1), and T. Evans (1); for Ynyslwyd, E. Davies. Higher Grade, 2; St. Fagan's, 2; scorers, Barnes and Price for Higher Grade, and Stanley and Ni- cholas for St. Fagan s. Two matches of interest were played at Michael's Field on Saturday afternoon, the home team in each case being the Aberaman Wanderers. A defeat for them in both cases would have meant the com- plete upheaval of the Aberdare and District- League table, but as it, is. tho Wanderers remain at the head, while three teams will compete for second place, viz., Aberaman C. L. Brigade, Treoynon Windsors and Hirwain. The first of the matches was played against the C. L. Brigade. A hard I" game was played by both sides, but despite narrow shaves no score accrued in the first'half. Much to the chagrin of the supporters of the Wanderers, the final for the Trehafod Charity Cup did not come off on Monday last, as had been an- ticipated. Though the match had been extensivclv advertised, a postcard from the hon. secretary of the South Wales and Mon. Football Association was received on Monday as follows :36, Morland-road. Cardiff. Dear Sir.-I am given to understand 'that final Trehafod Charity Cnp is to be played on Mon- day. May 2nd. This is absolutely illegal. See Rule 23 (S.W. and Mon.),^ and Rule 18 (F.A.W.) Close, season May 1st to September 1st. Have notified all concerned.-Yours truly, H. Hart." Therefore, the 250 supporters who assembled at the T.V-R. station were disappointed at the last moment, and the match will consequently be played early in September. Apart from the above contest, however,, the Wanderers have excellent cause for self-con' granulation. They have won this season three, cops and three sets of medals, viz., in the Glamorgan- shire League compettion (Division III.), the Aber- dare League and the Aberdare Knock-out Cap competition. Glamorganshire A««oci*tion Veaffuo Note* [By "the Nibw Boy.] In the Glamorgan League chief interest was can.. tred in the visit of Pontlottyn to Gilfach as to maintain their position at the bead of affairs. Ponty required to divide the points, while a defeat would enable New Tredegar to tie for top place. Gilfach pressed from the outset, and a long shot from Jasper Owen went dangerously near Owen. From the goal kick Ponty came away, and Dando flattered, but only to deceive. A free kick to the visitors nearly resulted in disaster, McNanghi only just nipping in and clearing. Subsequently, Gil- i fach settled down to a prolonged attack on :the Ponty goal, and shots galore were gent over the bar, and each side of the posts, but nary a one" into the desired haven. Later Hawkes relieved the pressure and in a melee McNaught palpably han- dled in tho dangerous area., but the referee missed tho offence. Near the interval the home firing line made amends for their previous ineffectiveness, but Owen saved the situation tline" after time. Eveh play marked the resumption, then Pineh and Box. lev came away well together, and forced a corner, wiU&ijk mailed KuiLablc served after restarting, and lie gave Smith a. trimmer, I Gilfach again became dangerous, and Pinch, when well placed, sent over, white a tick later Owen saved his charge luckily. In the closing stages, the visitors were given r numerous opportunities of securing something tan- gible, but, their forwards were catirely e8-coleur and nothing materialised. Unquestionably Gilfach were mnch the belter ,| side on the run of the play, and should have won by a good margin. True, their forwards dilly dal- I' lied about too much, when in shooting range, and thus allowed Thomas and Williams to nip in and 1 take the ball from their toes. Their intermediate trio, Bullock. Jasper Owen, and Alway, were truly great, the former beinp- the best half playing. Forward, Eoxlcy gave evidence of better things in the near future, Pinch and Williams played splen- didly in mid-field, but, as Bloomer says, "It's goals that count." For Pontloitvn, It. Owen (goal), Wil- liams and Thomas (hack), and Hawkes (half) prov- ed their worth in dcfence time after time, and un- doubtedly gave their side the much-desired poini. Forward, it is difficult to say anything good. as the whole quintette seemed sadly out of joint, and taking a line through their performance, one must conclude that they would not have scored by next season. -x- Trehafod visited New Trcdegar for their final en- gagement, the home team outplaying and over- throwing them throughout, the final score reading, eight goais to two in their favour. 'i: Tjocdrhiwfuwch played their last engagement at Llanbradach, the home team proving successful bv three clear goals'. Abercanaid United must he said to have executed a good performance in visiting Merthyr Vale, and dividing the honours with the champions of the Extra Section, the game ending two goals each. Rhymaey Valley Rugby League Notes. [By "tho Old Wag.") Saturday last saw the curtain rung down on sea- son 1909-10, and although in some respects, chiefly owing to the influence of the Eight Hours Act, everything has not gone smoothly, it cannot but. be admitted that the clubs constituting the local first division have fully maintained their former stand- ard of excellence. Probably the surprise of the season has been the series of brilliant victories se- cured by Pontlottyn over their many rivals, and which ultimately landed them in the coveted posi- tion at the top of the tree, and seeing how consis- tently they have performed during their second season, no one can begrudge them the honour. For the rnnncrs-up position, Rhymney and Machen tie with nine points each, but next September must come round ere the meeting between these old ri- vals can be brought about. Caerphilly fulfilled their last League fixture by visiting Pontlottyn on Friday, and as the now declared League champions won comfortably by eleven points to nil, every Pontlottynite went home in ecstacies. Ned Hammonds opened the scoring, following one of his characteristic bouts. Tom Da- vies added the extras. During the second half only one team appeared in the limelight, and that., it may be said, was not Cheeseopolis. Sam Jones and Dai Parry added further tries, which result enabled Ponty to win the game and the League. 45* On Saturday, Pentlottyn were on view at Rhym- ney in the final for the knock-out competition. Aberbargocd providing the opposition. A splendid crowd graced the proceedings, but it appears that prior to the opening of the gates there had been a slight hitch between the League officials and the Rhymney Club, the latter demanding £ 5 for tin I use of their ground, consequent on their giving up I a very remunerative fixture. This difficulty, how- ever, was eventually overcome. Even play marked the opening stages, but gradually Aberbargoed commenced to assert their superiority, and tho Ponty defence was sorely tried. Unfortunately, Ponty defence was sorely tried. Unfortunately, Cos Jones sustained a very nasty accident, which j' caused his permanent retirement from the game. Despite this weakening of their forces. Aber were not long in taking the lead, Frank Rees crowning a fine round of passing with a grand try The se- cond half -witnessed some brilliant play by tho Aberbargoed back division, their seven forwards providing Tiddler Taylor with opportunities galore, and it need hardly be stated that George Thomas, Eddie Walters, and Frank Rees ably supported him. Frank Rees, after grand combination, scored first, Hawkins converting, while Ned Rees. to add to their discomfiture, added another three points, j Undoubtedly, Pontlottyn's heavy defeat- scao be partly ascribed to a surfeit of football, they bav. I ing played four matches during the week. Aber-, bargoed, however, were out for medals, and us- j questionably won on their merits. j The Old Boys' knock-out final was played at Aberbargoed. Deri and Bargoed were the contest- ants. A keen and exciting game resulted in a close victory for Deri by a goal to nil GLAMORGAN LEAGUE TABLS. I Division II. Goals Pd. W. L. D. for ag'st. Pts. Pontlottyn 5 18 12 3 3 41 16 29 New Trcdegar 18 12 4 2 59 21 28 Troedyrhiw 17 10 4 3 40 13 25 Treharris Res. 17 10 4 3 25 33 23 Gilfacb. 17 9 5 3 29 15 21 Nelson 18 6 9 5. 26 39 14 Aberdare Res. 18 6 8 4 36 33 14 Trehafod 16 4 11 1 21 55 9 Mertbyr Res. -c 15 3 11 1 17 37 7 Brithdir 18 1 15 2 16 60 3 Divisicn IIL 'Aberaman Wand. 19 17 2 0 52 16 34 Troedrhiwfuvrch 20 13 3 4 36 18 29 Llanbradach R. 20 13 5 2 45 23 23 ) Cwmbach 17 13 5 2 45 19 23 I New Trod. This. 19 9 9 1 29 19 19 Gilfach Res. 20 8 9 3 45 M 19 Aberaman Wind. 19 8 9 2 32 32 17 Pengam 20 6 11 3 25 47 17 j Ystrad Mynach 16 1 10 5 19 34 7 j Pcntrebach 19 3 15 l 19 76 5 Section B.-Divisicn III. Merthyr Vale ..12 8 l 3 29 13 20 I Quakers' Yard 11 7 2 2 29 15 16 Nelson Res. *.12 6 3 3 23 25 16 Aberfan 12 5 6 1 31 13 11 Abercanaid Ua. 12 3 4 5 19 14 9 J Abercynon 11 3 7 1 21 22 7 ] Heolgerrig 10 0 9 1 5 46 l Monmouthshire Association Notes. [By "the New Boy."] A competition which has done much to foster the oode among the juniors in the Abergavenny D;s- trict, this season, is the Mark Fine Cup Competi- tion, and tbe final stage at Abergavenny last Sat- urday between Panteg and Gilwern created unusuai interest in the Castle town. Gilwern attacked first, and Panteg were forced to concede a corner. In endeavouring to save Frazer fisted out. Lewis, however, saved the resultant penalty. Panteg now came into the picture, and forced an abortive corner. Gilwem again retaliated, and Jones and Lawrence missed badly. Even play followed, but later Panteg came again, and Buller sent through. The second half saw Gilwern trying all they knew to equalise, and the game resolved itself into a duel between their attacking line and the Panteg defenders, the latter although at times being press- ed hardly, proving successful in 6aving the situa- tion, Panteg winning narrowly. Undoubtedly, Luck, the fickle jade, smiled on the Panteg com- bination, as Gilwern were slightly the superior side in everything except the difficult art of scoring goals. Blaina entertained Tredegar. The home brigade attacked early, but Tnedegar stoutly defended. Eventually, Noble scored with a good shot. Good play by Bond, Noble, and Williams enabled tbe latter to increase their lead. Near time Noble again scored. After resuming, Tredegar assumed the offensive, and Jones nearly scored. Later the same player proved more successful with a good j effort. Blaina, hoviever, won by. three goals to one. TREDEGAR TOWN ASSOCIATION TEAM. I The first season of this club on the whole proved a success, and much of this is due to the energetic I work of Mr. R. E. Spoors, the secretary, and Mr. F. E. Powell, who has considerable influence in South Wales Soccer circles. Soccer football is in its infancy in Tredegar, and the gates have not been very encouraging. Still, there is unmistakable 1 signs that public interest in the code is increasing. I and the committee persevered yith praiseworthy persistency in carrying out the fixture list. The I weather has been exceptionally unfavourable throughout the season, and only two or three home matches have been decided under line climatic con- lonmo ditions. The team did very well in the Monmouth- shire League competition, but had the funds been in a better state the committee would have been able to command more experienced players, and I make a better show. On the whole, the new club ] deserves congratulations upon the first season's result, and it should prove an encouragement to those in authority for the future, I Results are as followI For. 'Agsfc.. Sept. IL-Dukestoown (A) 4 1,3.-Treharris (H) 1 8 T 18.-Blaina (H) j4 0 20.—Cwm (A) 2 5 „ 25.-Blaina (A) 3 Oct. 2.—Abertillery (H) (L) — 3 0 „ 9.—Gilwern (cnp prelim.), (H) t-S<<3 0 „ 16—Ebbw Vale (H) (L) j i 3 fNov. 6.—Cwm (A) (L) 3 2 „ 13.—Cogan (cup-tie) (H)..1 1 „ 20.—Ynysddu (A) (L) 4 3 Dec. 4.—Mond (cup-tie) L 1 4 U.- Ynysddu (ll) (L) v 5 1- Jan. 8.—Llanhilleth (A) (L) 1 4 • „ 22.—Caerlecn (A) (L) 2 8 Fteb. 5.—Abergavenny (A) (L) 2 3 „ 12.—Abertillery (A) (L) 2 7 „ 12.-Abertillery (A) (L) 2 7 10.—Abergavenny (H) (L) 2 1 I 26.—Cwm (H) (L) 4 2 March 5.—Ebbw vale (A) (L) 1 4 „ 10.—Barbarians (H) (L) G 3 „ 2C,Caerleon (H) (L) 2 2 „ 18.-Lianhifleth (H) (L) 13 „ 21.-Birbarians (A) (L) -I,. 3 9 M 30.-Blaina (A) (L) 1 4 Played 25, won 8, lost 14, drawn'3; foals for, 54; against, 85. (

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JH—— GOLF. CRICKHOWELL V. WEST MONMOUTHSHIRE. West Monmouthshire played their first match of the season at Penmyarth, Criokhowell, on Satur- day, when CrickhoweU- Won by 51 games to 44 games. Scores CrickhoweLL, West Monmouth. B. Watkins .1 J. «- Morgan 0 J. V. Richards 1 A. E. Webb o W. V. Jones 0 J. Preece i 11. Tyndall F. ,W Pam g W. Howard O 4. i R. Williams > 1 C. Davies o W. L.Michael ? I D- Jones „ 0 A. Davies. 0 C., Salisbury .1 P. E.W. Saint l T. -I)rew o Dr. Jones 1 0. L.Wi11iama l ft P CAERPHILLY V. PONTYPRIDD. A match between Pontypridd and Caerphilly took place at Caerphilly, on Satnrday, and resulted in a win for the home team. by sue to three games.. Scom Caerphilly. Pontype" Dr. H. A. Tillman.j. H. Crockett C- .¡.; t) Hugh ». gMs—■ £ Jones — 0 Aid. J.h. Evans .> 1 F. -Lewis 0 John Lewis 1 W. E.' Summers 0 01 L. J. Morgan 0 V. 1. H. Riches 0 C. T. Goad —1 Pnv..T. D. Thomas. l J.. Perry 0 "f"illta.ms. 0 E. T- Jenkyy l Si,iticy. )Viwams.. 0 R. OWC4 il — I