The Rhondda Leader

ABERGWYNFI. 9,n.^londay, a singing festival was held at labor Independent Chapel. The singing was of a very high order and was accom- panied by a full orchestral band. Mr oan Williams, A.L.C.M., was the conduc- J? *s hoped the festival will be held annually. Considerable interest was evinced in the forthcoming District Council election. The retiring councillors are Mr David Williams, Abergwynfi; Mr John Morgan, Cymmer, and Mr W. Matthias, Glyncorrwg. It is rumoured that there will be several other candidates. Mr Dayson, it is believed, will try hIS strength, and if he does he will probably be successful. •p It would be interesting to hear when the ■tublic Hall is likely to be opened. We wonder when the proposed Sunday ueiivery of letters will become an accom- plished fact. Since the collapse of the Tory Club thirsty souls are, on the Sabbath, refreshed at Cymmer.

TREHERBERT. We regret to announce the death of Mr wi. jC.bards, Dunraven Hotel, Treherbert, who died early on Tuesday morning, after a long and painful illness at the age of 57. The deceased had been for many years, jnechanic at the Ynisfeio Colliery. The uneral will take place on Friday, starting Cem t^6 ^ouse at 2.30 p.m., for Treorchy t" On i hursday the 7th inst., under the patron age of pr Warhurton, Dr Grant, Major A. n ^rs Davies (Brjnifedwen), Messrs P'I avns' O'Connor, D. li. Jones, Saunders, and J. M. Ryan. Messrs. filter & Son kindly lent their merry-go- ?piinds, &c. for the purpose of obtaining a c '>)0!iey to be sent to the fund for helping f-e. „'V?S. a"(l Children of the men at the lowt." Tickets were taken to the various fcj<ioo!s where I hey were readily bought up by children. The amount realised was about °n. pounds Much credit is due to all who •listed and especially those who organised the movement. During the afternoon a serious accident -recurred i'1 which a boy of fifteen named obert Evans was injured severely, by one of the swings. It is said that some other lad tlrew Evans' cap underneath the swings, and Evans anxious to regain it, tried to reach it .,e !en the swings we e in motion, the result ,*ln8 that he received a nasty blow on the aad. He was at once taken to the surgery \I'lere 'Ie was promptly attended to by L'rs. Warburton and Grant The lad !ks in a critical state. The second annual poultry show was held at the National Schools, Treherbert, on Thursday, and was well-attended, and proved in every way a success. The ex- hibits of poultry, rabbits, and pigeons were considered by the judges to be very fine, equalling the best exhibits in the country. The judges were:-Poultry and pigeons, Mr hnocti Hntton, F.Z.S., Pmislev rith- bits, cavies and mice, Mr A. Tottle, Bris- cananes and cage birds, Mr W. iiow- f)„i f' -treherbert. Messrs Gimblett and thrnn i. secretaries, and got 4. their work with eminent satisfac- the a, is gratifying to find that great majority or the winners were fanciers resident in the Rhondda.

EXTRAORDINARY COINCIDENCE! Last Week Seventeen Chimneys were all clean swept at one blow by HOULT'S Chimney Cleaner I Clean, Cheap, and Efficient. FIlII Partieulars from R. T. Jones, Sheffield Hotise, Treherbert. 26

TREORCHY. e thei Young Men's Society on Wednesday 'ast there was a discussion on—Is the VV Spn^ Wai with the Boers a just one? Mr ji opened the discussion on pro-Boer SevS' l aracterisiug the war as an unjust one. r> nien*bers replied severely condemning s' -» r TS" After a lively discussion the vote TIIO^ « maj°rity of 17 against Mr Price. ,v„ °plety are making a contribution to- wards the local Reservists' fund. -x- The half-yearly preaching services in con- OK? in w^h the N odd fa Welsh Baptist J v r Were held on Sunday last. The llevs h" »" J°nes, Trealaw, and J. R. Evans, Lhvyn- g officiated, the latter preaching at each theV1CrS" There were large congregations at con a1u?on an(l evening services, the dis- Co1fsef being able, eloquent and stirring. wa,i were made throughout the day to- wards the chapel debt. -x- orci*16 Fn, £ ^sh Wesleyans at Tabernacle, Tre- .51 "eld a service of song on Thursday rpviri111"! t, when The King in Zion was of \ITT the choir, under the leadership Sm fir ,,arry Davies, Pentre. Mr N. W. Snllth, Maesyffrwd villa, presided over the enfj6 • n°.s' which were well attended and husiastic throughout.

PENTRE. la_f" ^ig attraction at the Cardiff Empire tin™ W £ 61I wa? the incomparable vocalisa- all r>, i f-oyal Welshmen, who are *r Tom Stephens' far-famed Rhondda Royal Glee Society. The sex- te is composed as follows:—1st tenor, 4.1 r Uwen Treharne and Mr David An- thony; 2nd tenor, Mr John Jones: 1st ass, Mr John Lewis; 2nd bass, Messrs thT*1"^6 •anc^ John Lott. They were en- siastically received at each performance, coro*1^ to respond again and again to en- at tv r-keir nautical and military glees ordin juncture are received with extra- ordinary enthusiasm especially the one en- tbio 9ur flag." They appear ^hiHwi a. the Newport Empire, after lem.v;« 'ey another good-bye to Wales thev o? .Manchester next week, where witb or eight consecutive weeks "u the same company. MassQy> the Cardiff and Swan- davs'iL-^ Gvangelist commenced a ten Chanof11-^810? at tlie Wesleyan Methodist 10th. re' on Sunday last, December eySU|itMol'gJan ^35' miner)' who had both off aS ;l°ye& a Portion of one arm blown which 0 e^ shattered through a shot had ?re' exploding just after Dare ColHo^«e m working place at the His residing • CwmParc) died at On Fridav ln .Adeline Street, Pentre, ftttd two child?enmg' He leaves a widoW

TON- A very successful competition was held on Wednesday evening, tJecem her bth. at Hebron Chapel, under the auspices of the Band of Hope. The chair was occupied by Mr David Thomas Maindy Road. Adjudicators: music, Mr David Price, Ton; recitation, Rev. W. Evans, Tylors- town, and E. Jones, Ton Library the maps and translation, Mr W. Gabe, Ynyawen School; pin cushion, Mrs Gabe. Accom- panist, Mr E. D. Thomas, The Cottage, Ton. Competitions were as follows — opening song by Mr Tom Price, grocer, Ton; recitation, "Hen feibl mawr fy mam" for girls under 15 years of age, prize divi- ded between J. Thomas, Maindy Road, and R. Thomas, Bailey Street, also an addi- tional prize was given to Bessie Evans, Bailey Street; tenor solo, "Wyt ti'n cofio Lloer yn codi," the successful competitor being Mr David Thomas, Gelli; alto solo, Willie Evans, Gelli. The prize tor the L-e-it- map of Australia was awarded to Master Willie Davies, Church Street. The best translation of hymn 527, Llawlyfr Moliant, was gained by Mr Dd. Thomas, Maindy Road. Recitation of "Y ddeilen brudd olaf" (Nathan Wyn), Master Willie Davies. Miss J. Thomas, Maindy Road, gained the laurels for the best pin cushion. Reading at first sight, David Thomas, Gelli, vi;d an- other. Solo bass, "Boed yspryd ein cyn- dadau," Mr Wm. Jno. Evans, Bailey Street, Reading music at first sight, Mr Howell Davies, Bailey Street. Mr Swalloway, Tylorstown, gave a splendid recitation of "The last shilling" during the evening. On Wednesday, an inquest was held at the Ton Library, by Mr J. R. Rhys, coro- ner, on the body of Thomas Price (49), married, with 8 children, who lived at 47, Alexandra Road, Gelli, and died from in- juries received last May at Bodringallt Colliery. Mr Dyer Lewis, H.M. deputy in- spector of mines, and Mr W. Abraham, M.P., were present. The evidence showed that the deceased was employed as night hitcher at the above colliery. He was in the act of placing a full dram in the cage, when two other full drams that 'skotched" behind him became free, and caught him against the cage that was about to ascend. The gradient of the road at the bottom of shaft was 21 inches in the yard. The "skotches" are about ten inches long, and four inches wide, made purposely for stop- ping the trams as substitutes for scrags. Very probably the "skotch" slipped by some means, therefore liberating the trams with the result of crushing the unfortunate man. No blame is attached to any one. Dr W. E. Thomas, M.B., Ystrad, deposed that the deceased died from the effects of the in- jury. The jury returned a verdict of "accidental death."

YSTRAD RHONDDA. On Monday evening, a lecture on "Stops to honour" was delivered at Tibeiii-acle English Baptist Chapel, Ystrad Rhofid la, to a good audience, by the Rev. T. T Davies, D.D. (Teironydd). Mr DavJd Lloyd, M.S.B., occupied the chair. The r v. gentleman dwelt specially on lattle, for freedom of conscience and perfect trust in God.

LLWYNYPIA. On Tuesday, a rather serious accident occurred near Bethania, Chapel, Llwyny- pia. A van, belonging to Trapnell and Gane, furnishers, Cardiff, was coining down from Clydach Vale on its way to the (jarw Valley, with a load of furnitare belonging ot Mr Jenkins, late manager at Clydach Vale. The hill by the surgery is very steep and the road being very slippar/ ns 11-, 11 owing to the recent snow, the brakes faiied to do their work. The consequence was that the horse and van came sliding down at a tremendous rate. The driver mana- ged to turn the horse into the road loading to the huts. The van, on being deviated so suddenly from its straight course, tamed over, and was smashed. The horse, how- ever, escaped with but a slight cut on one of its hind legs. Just before the above incident the horse- and cart belonging to Pegler and Sons had the same exciting, adventure, but, happily escaped without injury. A man named Edward Hopkins, labourer, aged 54, and living at 17, Thomas Street, Tonypandy, on leaving his work at No. 2 Pit, Llwynypia Collieries on Monday morn- ing, attempted to get into an ascending c.ige after the signal to start had been given. As he was about to step into the cage it star- ted on its upward course, and the poor fellow was crushed between the cage and the protecting beam at the pit bottom, re- ceiving injuries which proved fatal. At the inquest held on Wednesday, a verdict of "accidental death" was returned. A smoking concert was held at the Con- servative Club, Llwynypia, on Saturday evening, in honour of John Davies, a reser- vist, who had been called up. A sum of money subscribed by the members was pre- sented to him, while he was also the re- cipient of a cigarette holder, presented on behalf of the enginemen. Mr Waddington, the Conservative agent, was present, and delivered a short address Mr Davies leaves for the front on Monday.

CLYDACH VALE. CAPEL UNDODIAID, CLYDACH VALE.—Nos Sul nesaf am 6, darlith "U ftcrn Rhyfel" (The Hell of War). The Male Voice Party is working hard to retrieve its position. They sang excellent- ly at the concert at Libanus on Thursday night. Their rendering of "Where is he?" was very fine indeed. Mr David Thomas, a young man who has just come here from North Wales, was a great success at the same concert. He fairly astonished the audience with his rendering of that difficult solo, "Is not his word Jike fire?" If he takes care of his voice there is sure to be a bright future for him. The concert was considered by all pre- sent an excellent one. The artists were all local aspirants—Miss Caroline Jones, Peny- graig; Miss Maggie Burton, Tonypandy; Messrs R. Jones, D. Thomas, and D. Evans, Clydach Vale. It reflects the great- est credit on all concerned that such a splendid musical treat was given. Doubt- lessly Mrs Evans, for whose benefit the concert was held, will be considerably bene- fited thereby. Mr Trevor Price has evidently caught the patriotic fever that is raging at the present time. He wrote to the "Daily Mail" for permission to recite the "Absent Minded Beggar" at the presentation meet- ing last Thursday. The permission, like the famous pardon "came too late." Thus "the girl that Tommy's left behind him" is probably a few pounds the poorer. Amidst every sign of regret, the remains of Mrs Jones, 4, Clydach Road, were in- terred in Trealaw Cemetery on Tuesday. She had been ill but a few weeks with in- ntienza. She leaves a husband and three children behind to mourn he^-loss. -4' The Clydach Vale Silver Crown Eistedd- fod balance sheet shows a deficiency of £ 14 16s. 2id. on the subscriptions received. It was anticipated that there would be a heavy surplus, as undoubtedy it had a record attendance for the valleys. Several heavy items appear on the expenditure list which, to an outsider, suggest extrava- gance of no mean order, e.g., the labour re staging, seating, etc., which amounts to L38 9s. 3d. The committee has undoubt- edly been disappointed with its surplus, and very probably we shall hear no more of Eisteddfods on such a large scale at Clyd- ach Vale. One thing is certain, that the Cambrian Colliery Co. and the Blaen Clydach Co. on a smaller scale stinted nothing to make the Eisteddfod a thorough success. The amount to he distributed amongst the 40 or so applicants for relief is £ 109 9s. 9d, where- 2 as the original subscriptions amounted to 124 6s.

TONYPANDY. Special preaching services were held in Ebenezer Chapel Sunday and Monday. The preachers were the Revs. Lloyd Owen, Porth; T. Davies, Cymmer, and T. George, Dinas. The attendance all day Sunday, and Monday night, was very large, the preaching being of a very high standard. The members of the above church are mak- ing a special effort to clear off £ 1,000 from the debt. It is a bold undertaking, but the enthusiasm with which Mr Richards and the deacons work to carry out their pro- ject has enabled them to get more than 2900 already. Mr Richards is working extremely hard to get the required sum by March. Every member has been personally canvassed by him, and, indeed, the pros- pects are very encouraging. A public meeting under the auspices of the Mid-Rhondda Branch of the National Lnion of Shop Assistants, War ;i o iseinen and Clerks was held on Wednesday even- ing, at Trinity Hall, Tonypandy. Mr J. W. Jones, Tonypandy schools, occupied the chair in an able way, and an address was delivered by Mr J. Turner, the Union organiser, on the advantages to be derived from joining the Union. A fair number of assistants attended. On Thursday evening, a social tea and oresentation meeting: was held at the Eng- lish Congregational Church. The Rev. D. D. Joseph is greatly respected by the members, and his marriage on June 7th was a splendid opportunity for them to show their appreciation of his services in a practical manner. It took the form of a magnificent mahogany book case and escri- toire combined, supplied by Mr F. W. Evans, Tonypandy. The presentation was made by Mr W. Davies, secretary of the church, who spoke highly of Mr Joseph, and pointed out that his character was unblemished, and pressed the members to support him more earnestly in the future. Mr Joseph responded in a short speech. Messrs W. Rees, J. Jayne, and W. Prest- wood also spoke, and they all hoped that Mr and Mrs Joseph would enjoy a long and happy life. The tea arrangements were in the able hands of Mrs Williams, Mrs Horton, and Mrs Morgan. All present thoroughly enjoyed the good things pre- pared. A miscellaneous entertainment was hold at Ebenezer vestry on Wednesday night. The chair was taken by Mr Rees Jones, draper. The musical adjudicator was Mr J. Thomas, A.C., Penygraig. Solos were rendered by Messrs Henry Rees, John Howells, Rees Jones, and Master Hy. Wm. Goulding. Miss Jenet Gardner, a little girl six years of age sang 'Tis Liberty" (Judas Maccabeus). This is a most diffi- cult solo, and to hear it so ably rendered by such a young child took the audience by surprise. She had to sing "Scenes that are brightest" as an encore. Miss Jones took the prize for sight-singing, whilst Mr J. Williams, Clydach Vale, was the best out of five competitors for an impromptu speech on "The Transvaal." Mr W. T. David, the organist of the church, accom- panied during the evening. J t i* to ho hoped that the next meeting will be at- tended by a larger audience. The funeral of Mrs H. Bull, Kendry Street, Tonypandy, took place on Wednes- day. Deceased was the wife of Mr Harry Bull, contractor, and had been ill for a considerable time. The final meeting of the Amy Evans Music- al Training Fund was held on 'Tuesday night. All the arrangements are now complete, and everything points to a grand stice,, ss The tickets have been sold at the Glamorgan, Naval, and Cambrian Collieries, whilst many, influential gentlemen have undertaken to dispose of the most costly tickets. These are being quickly bought up, and no doubt we shall see crowded houses. As can be seen on the posters, a concert is being held on Monday afternoon at 3, to allow the night-workmen to have an opportunity of attending. All the artistes are well known, and can be depended upon to give us a rare musical treat. They are all coming afrcduced fees for the sake of Amy Evans. It only remains for the local inhabitants to do their part, i.e. turn up in crowds, and crown the efforts of a hard-work- ing Committee with a large surplus.

TREALAW. A competitive meeting was held on Mon- day night at Bethlehem. Although the weather was unfavourable there was a good attendance. Mr Daniel Thomas, M.R.S.B., conducted the meeting in his usual plea- sant manner, whilst Mr E. J. Jones, A.C., and Prof. Thomas discharged the duties of musical andlliterary adjudicators respect- ively. The successful conpetitors were:- Bass solo, Mr Philip Jones, Trealaw; solo for children, Mary Hughes recitation, Mr Wm. Hughes. The next competition was an interesting one, and one that should be more encouraged, viz., a.ear test competi- tion. Only one had the courage to com- pete, and him Mr Jones deemed fully worthy of the prize. The fortunate one was Master Tom Hughes. Mr Griffith Thomas's party took the prize for the best rendering of the hymn tune "Minnesota. Mr Simpson, of Belfast, Ireland, has been appointed assistant master at Trealaw schools. The remains of the late Mr Morgan Evans, Trealaw, were laid in their last resting place on Saturday. Deceased was an old inhabitant of the locality, 3nd was highly respected. Although the news of his death came as a surprise to many; "b-e has not been well since his son 0 death, which took place at Port, caw, College some three or four years ago, He leaves a wife, a son Augustus, two daugh- ters, and numerous friends to mourn his loss. Vicar J. D. James and Rev. H. Ellis, Trealaw, officiated at the funeral. Among those who paid a last tribute to the decea- sed were Mr Morgan John, Miss John, Mr Jack Price, Pentre Miss Claudia H James and Mrs Wm. Morgan, White Hall; Mr James Morgan, builder; Mr Lewis John, White Hart; and Mr John Williams, Cly- dach Court.

TONVREFAIL. There are 15 entries for the C',IirLir and 13 entries for the March at the Tonyrefail Eisteddfod on Saturday the 16th instant. Other competitions being equally numerals, j 1 it is anticipated that an enjoyable day will be spent. A preliminary contest will be held at 4.30. A branch of the Young Men's Christian Association has lately being formed at Ton- yrefail, under the able presidency of the Rev T. Thomas. Weekly meetings are held in Bethel Vestry, besides other 0 occasional meetings. Having among its members some of the most active uorkers of every denomi- nation in the village, it has a promise of a successful career ar.d is likely to become a power for good in the locality. On Wednesday night, Dec. 6th, the Rev H. J. Boscawen, Penarth, gave an address on Temperance, showing the evils of intempe- rance and the demand for proper control of the liquor traffic by Local Option. An inte- resting address was also given by the Rev J. Leaver, Llantrisant, to the same society on Saturday, December 6th. Both addresses were highly appreciated.

MARDV. A very successful knife and fork tea in aid of the organ fund of the Carmel English Bap- tist Chapel was held on Monday afternoon, when about 70 sat down to a very substantial repast, the viands provided being given free by the members and friends of the church. The tables were ably presided over by the Misses C. A. and E. Jones, Mrs Parsons, and Miss Rogers, assisted by a band of willing helpers. In the evening an entertainment was given in the chapel, presided over by Mr John Davies, in the absence of the Rev Mr Prince, Porth, when solos, duets and choruses were rendered by members of the choir, and recitations were given by a few friends. Mr Dewi Edwards very ably presided at the piano. Mr Taliesin E. Richards leaves this neigh- bourhood to take over the post of manager of the Glyn Colliery, Gilfach. Mr Richards was a prominent figute at Mardy, and took a keen interest in the furtherance of every good cause. Mr Richards' ahsence will be severely felt by the musical community at Mardy. He is a splendid musician and will be well remembered as the iirst conductor of the now extinct Mardy Brass Band. He is an expert pianist, and organized many a splendid concert in years gone by, at Mardy. Mr Richards as a member of the Established Church is an active worker in its interest. Some years ago lie left Mardy for Venezuela, South'America, to take the management of some collieries owned by Mr W. Thomas, Brynawel. After a few years spent there he returned to Mardy. We heartily wish him prosperity in his new sphere.

FERNDALE. A very instructive and interesting paper on "Ieuan Gwyllt" was read at the Penuel Mutual Improvement Society on Saturday se'night by Mr Jonah Howells. Mr Howells dwelt on the good qualities of the famous musician. (1), his determination, (2), gentleness, (3), culture, (4), nobleness ot spirit, and its musical and bardie attain- ments. Further remarks were made by Messrs John Davies, E. Thomas, E. Rees, J. Thomas, and the Rev. B. Watkins. Mr W. H. Jones was in the chair, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. An address will be delivered on Saturday evening next by Mr Owen Evans. At the quarterly meeting of the Recha- bite Club on Saturday evening, Messrs W. D. Davies, John Thomas, and Francis Poole were presented with illuminated addresses for services rendered to the tent as Chief Rulers. The presentation was made on behalf of the tent by Mr D. Leonard in a very neat speech. The secretary of the tent, Mr W. H. Jones, endorsed all that had been said by the previous speaker. The addresses were only slight mementos (.f the good work they had done for the tent. Messrs Davies, Thomas and Poole suitably responded. The pulpit of the North Street Congre- gational Chapel was occupied by the Rev. D. Burford Hooke, secretary of the Colonial Missionary Society. In the evening, the rev. gentleman gave an able address on "My Visit to South Africa." The evening service was well patronised, and splendid collections were made towards the Church funds. The Christmas eisteddfod of the Tre- rhondda Chapel augurs this. year again to be a grand success. The competitors are expected to far exceed in number any pre- vious 'eisteddfod held by them, in conse- quence of which the committee have decided to have the Male Voice competi- tion in the morning instead of the afternoon as given on the programme. A ball, organised by the Barnes Quadrille Party, was held at the Tudor Hall on Wed- nesday week in aid of the Reservists' Fund. The Ferndale Band generously gave their ser- vices free during the evening, necessitating each player losing a day's work, and apart from the object of the dance should have se- cured a far larger attendance. The hall had been nicely decorated with flags, &c. A splendid programme was gone through, each person having apparently thoroughly enjoyed himself. The net proceeds was £1 6s, but Mr Barnes, Party generously paid for the printing, stationery and doorkeepers, which came to 18s 6d, making a total of £ 2 4s 6d, which will be paid into the Central Fund. Mr J. Probert Evans rendered Rudyard Kip- ling's famous poem, The Absent Minded Beggar with great effect. A well attended meeting: in connection with the National Union of Shop Assistants was held at the Liberal Club on Friday evening. Mr T. Harris, president of the Ferndale branch, occupied the chair in his usual affable manner, and was supported by Mr J. Turner, London, organiser of the Union, and Mr W. Job, Ferndale District Council treasurer. Mr Turner, in a vigorous address, dwelt at some length upon the benefits of the National Union. At the close of the meeting, several new members were received.

YNYSH8R. On Monay evening, Mr James S. Baker, checkweigher. National Colliery, delivered a descriptive lecture entitled, "From Porth to South Africa" at the Welsh Methodist Chapel, Ynyshir. The lecturer dealth with his subject in a creditable manner, and the lectoure was listened to most attentively. The proceeds go towards liquidating the debt on the English Wesleyan Chapel, -^nyshir..

HAFOD. Under the auspices of the Pontypridd Free Church Council, the Rev. Wm Lewis, Penuel Chapel, Pontypridd, delivered a very interesting lecture entitled. The Pil- grim Fathers," at the Bethel Vestry on Wednesday evening. The Rev. Jno. Wil- liams occupied the chair. •

FOOTBALL PARS. Penygraig v. County Police. This match, which was played at Peny- graig on Thursday, resulted in a win for the Police by a goal and a try to nil. The game was undoubtedly the best tnat has been seen this season on the Penygraig grounds. A good match was expected, but the game reached far beyond the most sanguine expectations of the large gate assembled on the grounds. The Police have always been able to hold their own on the football field, but they more than held their own in this particular case. The most prominent feature was the truly magnificent play of the Police forwards. They played a most dashing game through- out, completely outclassing the Penygraig scrumagers, whilst in the loose they were seen to better advantage. jcrominent amongst them were Bolton and Alexander. Bolton is playing for his cap, and at this rate he will get it, at least, he deserves it. The try he scored was a sight that Peny- graig spectators will not forget. Diving into a crowd, he snatched up the ball from the midst of their feet and crawled over the line with three men hanging on to him. D. Evans was also seen to advantage, but it would be unfair to praise any of them individually. They all played for all they were worth. The home forwards were the lighter pack, and though being often swept off their feet they stuck very gamely to their task, and under adverse circumstances, acquitted themselves very creditably. The Police halves were not superior to the home halves. Cummings, for the Police, lost them a sure try by picking the ball out of scrum. Munday, for the home halves, played a good game. The home three- quarters were far superior to the visitors' quartette. For the visitors, Bryce played a splendid game, and so did Ben Phillips, but the latter was inclined to play selfishly. Of the home quartette, Ingram was the pick, in fact, the pick of both teams. His runs were really deserving of especial praise, and his tackling was sound. Dan Rees's kicks were well placed and timed, and he came within an ace of placing his penalty kick between the uprights. The home quartette played a safe defensive game, and their abilities in that direction were taxed to the utmost. Their combina- tion was especially good, and they showed a complete knowledge of the passing game as it should be. Of the full backs, Walton was the better and his defence was sound. His kicking was good, and he invariably found touch. His tackling was sure, but he had his work cut out to stop the visitors' lusty pack of forwards. Taken as a whole, there was not a dull moment from the commencement to the finish of the game. The elements of rough play seen only too often in the hills was agreeably conspicious by its absence. No animosity was displayed by either side, and a first-class exhibition of the game was seen by the delighted spectators, who evidently showed their gratification of the fact. The fact was clearly demonstrated that science holds complete mastery over brute force. The home committee played a new for- ward in the person of W. Fudge, the old goal keeper of Porth. He is a lusty player, and his knowledge of the "soccer" code was seen to advantage in several good dribbles. He plays a hard game and floes not shirk his share of scrummaging. He stands aboutabout six feet four in his stockings, and turns the scale at something near 13 stone. In my opinion, he is a forward worth watching. Cwmpark. We are glad to see that the Cwmpark Association Footbal Club is worked on the right lines and is making good progress. With the material and talent that is avail- able, the club should have a successful future. The patronage and support of the vicar, Dr. Barrett, Mr David Lewis (mana- ger of Dare), are much appreciated and will have good results. Mr Jenkins, J.P., with his customary generosity, has granted the use of Ystradfechan Field for matches. The headquarters are at the Institute, Tre- orchy. The secretary, Mr Ted Evans (Ocean Collieries), will be pleased to ar- range fixtures (firsts and seconds) with other teams. Biaenclydach v. Tonypandy. A match between these two junior teams was played at Tonypandy last Saturday. Despite the extremely cold weather a large crowd witnessed the game, chiefiy, perhaps, because there was no charge. The Clydach men had all the best of the first .half, their forwards being much heavier. They failed to score, however, the three- quarters of the Pandy team showing a splendid defence. In the second half, Clydach scored a try from a forward, rush, but directly afterwards, the homesters attacked and scored a try. The visitors however, disputed this, and the referee, who, by the way, was a Pandy man and not connected with the W.F.U., not being willing to alter his decision, the game was abandoned. Tonypandy, 1 try. Clydach, 1 try. Mardy v. Aberaman Corinthians. The Mardy All Whites Association were met by the Aberaman Corinthians on Satur- day last on the Mardy Grounds. The teams lined up well to time, and just before kick-off loud outbursts were heard from the crowd It transpired that the Rugby team had a fix- ture on the same ground, but their opponents (likewise from Aberaman) had not turned up, so that they utilised their time and voices in cheering the visiting team much to the dis- comfiture of the local team. The ground was very hard and several falls were seen, but for tunately all escaped injury. Aberaman seemed from the commencement of the game fully intent on winning, and with this object were frequently in the home quarters to no purpose, Miah Willit-lis and David Jones being too good for them. The visiting back was here very kind in kicking a goal for the Mardyites. Very fast play was seen now, es- pecially Jones and Gadd shewing themselves to advantage and seeming in good form. The leather was set rolling, and pressing against the visit r? resulted in another goal for Mardy. After half time Mardy again took the lead and were rewarded with another goal, mak- ing the third. Josh Williams and Robert Jones now took the playing and the score y- again increas d by another goal. fourth for Mardy', the sc^g:^ wag called being- M-^ 4 g0ftU Aberaman> ''(''il! Treherbert v. Aberavon. On Saturday last Treherbert journeyed to Aberavon to try conclusions with the home team. The home team were minus two or three of their best men, but yet they played a splendid game. The game was most evenly played throughout. The forwards seemed to have most of the play, the homesters perhaps having thl) best of it Î1 the first half. The home halves played a better gpnie than the visiting pair all through: they seemed to take more advantage of the ball when it came out of scrum. The home quartette played a bet- ter game also than the visitors. The follow- iug did much credit for Treherbert: Jenkins, Kirkhouse, Evans, in the forwards, and Hitchings and Hambury in the three-quarters. The game ended iu the Afonites scoring a well deserved try and the visitors nil. Treorchy v. Mountain Ash. This game was closely contested from start and the pace was maintained until the end, when both teams apparently had had enough of it. It was a gruelling game, and the for- wards had the bigger whack to do. Ine backs, it is true, were engaged in constant defensive work, and, indeed, I have scarcely witnessed finer tackling. There was unusual interest centred in the appearance of the Brothers Muxworthy-for tne first time against their old colleagues. Treorchy were thankful for their presence, and their fine play and watchfulness prevented disaster more than once. Llew Deere had a rather hot time of it, and experienced no end of opposition from Sam Muxworthy. Treorchy scored a try immediately after starting, thanks to Falcon availing himself of a chance. Mountain Ash entered the arena feeling confident of an easy victory; but Ireorciy showed themselves possessors of most C-oni- mendable tactics, and demonstrated abilities in directions that needed the uni e efforts of their opponents to prevent scoring All said and done Treorchy made a most creditable show, and were not considered a whit inferior to their more redoubtable oppon. ents. A draw may appear a criterion of the play, still but for that unfortunate incident the touch line, Treorchy would have been victorious. For really clever open work the Treorchy forwards were to be admired especIally. III wheelIng, dribbling, following up and tackling I was particularly struck with the play of J. Vaughan who, with one or two others, be singled out for special mention. was again prominent,not for the try alone for good honest work throughout, his mi i of several dribbles being repeatedly applau • Alby Thomas played a marvellous ga«j > did his younger■'brother Jack Thomas. O i y» Scourfield, Ted Jones and John, made np formidable eight who all deserve praise for their hard work. At half, there was but little to choose. The Mountain Ash pair had the bel"tchaucs offererl in getting the ball out oftener, but this advantage was nullified by the al smartness of Tom Jones and Hariy • The Treorchy halves repeatedly stopped bo\W> of passing, and the free kicks given agamst thoni were not entirely due to their own eager- ness. Tom Jones was magnificent on ie fence, and his tall relieving kicks procureci am on several occasions. Harry James played a hard game. At three-quarters there was a champion fight. The Mountain Ash quartette better served by their forwards, but t orchy three-quarters were smart, eve.l,0 alert and no tangible point was possib c three-quarter play. The idolized Llew Dec re, the aspirant for a Welsh cap, was here, there and e*eI7fl but he was closely attended by ham worthy, his old centre. Deere was never granted the least grace, and though ie desperate efforts he was never allowed to gu far from the grasp of his old partner. Sam Muxworthy repeatedly initiated at- tacks tackling and kicking m super t- y n His wing Lewis played a_ smart also paid close attention to Llew De he brought down repeatedly. White the other centre- though not fit to play-played a very clever gtiine a.iui. oaine spcond in point of excellence. D. C. f-avies was hardly in form, yet did a few good things, and on two occasions, by tackling and inter- cepting, saved apparently certain tries. At full-back the palm must undoubtedly be given to Jack Muxworthy, who 1?, capital game and extricated his sn danger "more than once. He kicked magnificently, though hftiidica-pp y a weak knee. Lloycl played fa.rly, but newly let his side down once or twice. It was a keenly fought game, plaj^ w^ plenty of dash and spirit, but apparent roughness. The result was o surprise throughout the locality. I wish to point out that the conclu'j^o minutes was played almost in total dai Kn» when the played could hardly detect eacn other, much less the ball. The hometean. should have made provisions for the s of the day, and made arrangements to not later than three o'clock, so as to allow ample time for the game ere darkness set Treorchy (Thuisdav) v. Abopavon Treorchy (Thursdays) had for their og> nents on Thursday last a smai t lot crst; ? avon whose team included two or jion)e. ? teamsters, Val Jones being one. A sters -were not strongly represente > ? Harry James and Jack Evans as.isting. The game was one in which very r'Grward play was seen. It was more of a of struggle where the Avonites had t anfj it. They were a bigger and burn more used to the game. It was gj10nld the home lot were clearly beaten, bu. i ^he be pointed out that for a big P°* Still game they played five three quartet there was some "winging" see wards. The captain and cornnutt to it. Two or three forwards places, pensed with and better placed m Aberavon won by 3 tries to a ti y scored by Treorchy who clever movement initiated by Ai r„«liin<r "P dribbled up to the line and Gorne with fine pace scored. While there is no second^e^1'made to we are glad to notice an effoi i{j.v°and now foster junior football in the loc 1*Xreorcliy a good team calling Vch\ with Mr. Juniors" is formed at Ireor .) Geo. Lingard secretary. Last Saturday they entertained Tr^ fcJ|e Harlequins, another smart 11 interesting Treorcliy enclosure. A Jh/foii^7ng re: game was witnessed, \utn i o Tre- sult: Harlequins, 1 drop tries, orchy, 1 try. Treorch v, F;rSl-s np to tiate ^V^sooriug matr]>ti^ won 6, lost 4, and di< ] 37 points to 36. lay their return Next Saturday Treorchv P tcr p]ace and match with Llwynypia a _ejv ,nake matters with a full team out will s warm. =-- =

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