The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

FRIENDLY. Llechid Swifts v. Bangor Red Stars.

FOOTBALL. u V GOLF HOCKEY. BOWLING. ANGLING., HUNTING. I

FOOTBALL. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. -1 OBAGUE-FIRST DIVISION. Handles'c-r United 3, Liverpool 2. Bradford City 4, Bury 1. Sunderland 2. Nottingham Forrest L Bristol City 1, Njtts County 0. Shetti-eld Wednesday 2, Newcastle United 0. Sheffield United 1, Blackburn Rovers 0. A' tr.n Villa 2, Chelsea 0. Woolwich Arsenal 1. Preston North End 0. Leicester Fosse i, Middlesbrough 1. LEAGUE—SECOND DIVISION. Birmingham 2, Burnley 0. Blaekjiool 1, Leeds City 0. B jiton Wanilfr-Ti 2, Grimsby Town 0. Chesterfield Town 2, Clapton Orient 0. Derby County 0, Barnsley 0. Ua.nsboroujrh Trinity 1, Fulham 1. Glossop 2, Oidham Athletie 1. Hull City 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0. Stockport County 1, Wolverhampton W. 0. West Bromwich Albion 1, Bradford 0. IHE COMBINATION. Chester 7, Bangui' 0. Rhyl 0, Nantwich 0. Connah's Quay 4, Wrexham 1. Middiewich 1, Tiunuiere 1. Whitchurch 1, O-w^strv 0. Druids 2-, Birkenhead 1. Chirk 1, Welsbpcol 0. Crewe Alexandra 3, Saltncy 2. NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE-{Division I). Pwllheli 2, Biing.-r Reserve 1. LiaVudno 2, Colwyn Bay 1. Carnarvon 5, Blaenau Festiniog 4. Denbigh 3, Holyhead 3. MORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE (Division II). Colwyn Bay Reserve 2, Denbigh Church Guild 2.

LEAGUE-FIRST DIVISION. Beaults up to Saturday, September 26, 130S: — I Eesult up to S¡¡,turday, :;epmber 26, 1908; P. W. L. D. F. A. P, Manchester United 5 5 0 0 16 7 10 Jfewcastie United 6 5 1 0 8 4 10 i-betrieid WtUn^sday 5 3 0 iJ 8 3 8 Liverpool H 4 2 0 13 7 8 Everton 6 4 2 0 15 9 8 Aston ViJu 5 3 1 1 9 5 7 Chelsea 7 3 3 1 10 13 7 Sunderland 6 <4 0 10 9 6 Bristol City t; 2 2 2 6 7 6 JYeston North End 6 2 3 1 7 5 6 Blackburn Rovei-s 5 1 1 3 6 6 5 Leicesier Fos,e 5 1 1 3 4 5 5 Manchester City 5 12 2 8 11 4 Woolwich Arsenal 6 2 4 0 7 10 4 Sheffield I luted « 2 4 (J 6 11 4 Biadlord City 5 1 3 1 4 7 3 Bury 6 1 4 1 9 15 3 Middlesbrough 5 1 3 1 7 13 3 I .Notts Forest 5 1 4 t) o 9 2 Tiuna County 4 1 3 0 2 6 2

LEAGUE-SECOND DIVISION. Bea-its up to Saturdav September 26, 1908: — P. W. L. D. F. A. P, Birmingham 6 5 0 1 14 4 ill Btolton Waudereis 7 4 2 1 10 5 9 Deib. County. 6 3 1 2 9 Q 8 Blackpool 5 2 0 3 6 4 7 West Bromwich A 6 2 13 6 5 7 Leeds City 6 3 2 1 7 6 7 Tottenham Hotspur ..5 3 2 0 9 3 b Glossop 5 2 1 2 8 7 6 Stockport County 5 3 2 0 5 9 6 Fulham j 1 1 3 10 7 *5 Chesterfield 5 2 2 1 4 4 5 Bradford l'ark Avenue 6 2 3 14 6 5 Wolverhampton W. 7 1 3 3 6 9 j Burnley 6 2 4 0 6 9 4 Hull City 6 2 4 o 5 8 4 Burnslev 6 1 3 2 3 9 4 Oldham "Athletic 4 1 2 1 4 4 3 Giimyby Town 5 1 3 1 G 8 3 Gainsborough Trinity 4 1 2 1 4 U 3 Clapton Orient 5 C 3 2 3 7 2

THE COMBINATION. RHYL v. NANTWiCH. A DRAWN GAME. Khyl 0 Nantwich | The eomittee of the Rhyl Club made fceveral changes I In the personnel of t!ie eleven to meet Nantwnh on Saturday at 11 h* 1. T. M. Jones, who years ago was in the Rhyl eleven, took charge of the citadel. The position of inside was taken by Fradley, a player with a big reputation, who assisted West Bromwich Albion Reserves regularly last season. krnest Williams, of Abergele, the Clapton Orient player, was also moved from full back to centre half position. Nantwieh in the first h 'lf were assisted by a fair semi-cross breeze and for the first ten minutes were the aggressors. At times they were dangerous, but the home defence was throughout particularlyjsound. An entire change came over the game now. The re- organised home team were getting t4 their paces, and none more than F.rnest Williams at centre half. -The latter capable piayer has certainly found his irue position. On Saturday, he was the mainstay of the tear:, and it was chiefly due to his constant yet Judicious feeding of the inward that for the remain- der of the afternoon the home team were chiefly engaged in their opponents' territory. His defence and neat accurate passing elicited much admiration, and Rhyl is certainly fortunate in possessing such a polished foctb.il-er. Fradiev was also placed in the half-back line, and perhaps had not many golden op- portunities. He certainly knows the game and more should be heard of him. For the greater part of the first moiety the Rhyl lorwarù; were in the enemy's territory, and the visi- tors' custodian, who was one of the hardest worked men on the field, had plenty of work to do. Despite the chances put in their way. however, the home for- wards went to pieecs in front cf son). There seemed to be a 1; of determination, and but for this liesi- tanev. Rh d would certainly hive been the victors. The "Nantwieh forward fine was a good one. hut their effectiveness was checked by the n h 1 half-backs, and they rarelv got going. They had plenty of dash, and dangerous spasmodic, rushes often ensued. During one of these a penalM' was conceded to the \istors and a., terrific shot wa< "sent nigli up towards the corner of the net, but T. M. Jones with surprising agility and presence of mind smartly saved, a feat which called forth tremendous cheers from both friend and visitor. It was one of the smartest saves ever witnessed on the Rhyl ground. At half-time neither ride had scored.

GOLDtN OPPORTUNITIES MISSED. On resuming the home forwards were away at once, and the visitors' d.tciiee for seme time were haid worked. The same hesitancy again marked the play of the Ithyl forwards. Time alter time the goal ap- peared to "be at their mercy, but the g oppor- tunities were permit t-d to fade away. Repeatedly driven back, Rnvl "on-tantly raliie with the aid of the hai; backs, hut bad marksmanship forbade them scoring. Once Ein'st Williams ran the ball up him- self to the Is goal, aud his elicit, resulted in a corner, but nothing came of it. the visi- tors' goal was often in great peril. The visitors' goal- keeper and left back were playing a great game, and they were 111 some measure responsible for Rhyl ob- taining no tangible result to their supreme dash. Just before the close the home forwards made tre- mcndiu.s onslaught# on the Nantwich citadel. A!- though Rhyl had mueh the best of the argument the m;vtcli ended in a pointless draw. For the visitors' the goal-keeper and left full-back gave a capital display, but, undoubtedly, the best man on the fiet-, was Ernest Williams, who appeared at times to cany the whole of the game on his back. T. W. Ellis wa* a tower of strength to lihyl at full- back, and the other full-back, R. X. Roberts, although, perhaps, nut so sure as Eliis, was very effective. The best forward wing on the field was undoubtedly B. Jones and T. Harrison for Rhyl, out the efforts of the icing were marred by the crippling of the extreme right, Fred Hughes, in the first half. Result Rhyl 0, Nantwich 0.

CHESTER v. BANGOR. DEFEAT OF THE VISITORS. Chester 7 Bangor 0 These teams met. at Chester on Saturdav before a Air attendance. The Cestrians made no alteration in their team, and the visitors were also at full strength. Bangor started with the sun and a slight wind in their faces Chester immediately pressed, and M'Laehlan was called upui to save from Roberts, who sent in a I good shot. A fruitless earner followed for the Cp: trians, and the visitors took play to the other end, where Russell easily cleared from Thomas. Midfield play followed, and W. Jones stopped a dangerous rush on the right. Chester kept up pressure, and after forcing a fruitless comer, Lipsham, from a pass by Lappin, scored with a beautiful shot. Th- Cestiians kept the play in the visitors' quarter' and good attempts were made by Freeman, Robert'' and Lipshan. The Welshmen could make but little headway, the opponents intercepting the long passts, which were one of the features of Bangor's p'.av! Freeman trapjied a fine centre by Lipsham, and gave Lappin a timely pass, the latter scoring Chester's (second goal. From a breakaway, Bradshaw for the visitors sent just over the bar, whilst T. Jones capped a fine run hy Ben Roberts by shooting the third goal for the home team. It was evident that Bangor were overplayed, and their defence were kept busy in their attempts to frustrate Chester's attack. A rapid incursion in the City's quarters led to Kecley saving a surprise shot. and 1,lter th Bangor attack sent wildly over the bar. Returning to the attack, a pretty for- ward movement ended in Freeman scoring the fourth goal with a shot M'Laehlan never saw. The visitors made more strenuous efforts to reduco3 their disad- vantage, but Chester's defence was sound, Keeley effecting some line clearances. Half-time Chester 4, Bang. r nil. Final: Chester 7, Bangor nil.

CONNAH'S QUAY v. WREXHAM. Connah's Quay 4 I Wrexham 1 I At Connah's Quay. The home side were aggressive I at the start, and they, the leaders of the Combination', were hard pressed to lave their lie in the first few minutes. Clever play by the visiting loft brought danger to the home side, but they returned to the attack vigorously, and a long shot by Sheaigould was headed into the net by Jack Roberts. The home team attacked very persistently, but Husbands saved several shots very cleverly. Petrie was prominent with a series of single-handed runs. The visitors behaved finely under pressure. O'Neil tried a long shot which topped the bar. Jackey Jones scored, Husbands having no chance of saving. At this sta.ge Wrexham were outclassed, Joneii scoring again. Hall-time: Connah'js Quay 3. Wrexham nil. Final Connahs Quay 4, Wrexham 1.

NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. F!RST DIVISION. Results up to Saturday, September 26th, 190S P. W. L. D. F. A. P. Carnarvon 2 2 0 0 8 2 4 Pwllheli 2 2 0 0 4 2 4 B*ng r Reseive 3 2 1 0 9 5 4 Llandudno 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 Denbigh 2 0 0 2 3 3 2 Holyhead 3 0 2 1 5 9 1 Lkmwst 2 0 1 1 1 5 1 Blaenau Festiniog 10 1 0 4 5 0 Colwyn Bay 2 0 2 0 2 4 0 Beaumaris 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Conway 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

DENBIGH v. HOLYHEAD SWIFTS. HONOURS DIVIDED. (By "Critic,"). Denbigh 3 HoJyhead 3 Ideal football weather prevailed at Denbigh, cn Saturday, when the local team entertained as visitors the Holyhead Swifts. Bearing in mind the fact. that the "Roosters" had captured a point on the same ground the previous week, the "Skylarks" were extremely hopeful of going one better, and thus secure the maximum num- ber of points. The corresponding game last sea- son resulted in the Swifts scoring two goals, the home team failing to tind the net, and the Den- bighitos were naturally very anxious to make amends for their defeat. The teams were :— Denbigh.—S. Griffith; L. E. Rees and J. S. Williams; Luther Evans, T. A. Davies (capt.), and R. T. Williams; E. E. Davies, W. E. Hughes, J. E. Edwards, H. Rowlands, and D. B. Davies. liolvhead.-H. Williams; W. II. Parry and R. Ellis; W. Taylor (calIL), W. T. Jones, and W. Brown; W. S. Owen, R. C. Jones, J. Row- lands, 11. Brown, and J. Jones. Referee: Mr E. Llovd Williams. Two changes had to be made in the team selected to do duty for Denbigh, Luther Evans and R. T. Williams substituting Tom Davies and R. -Hughes. In the Swifts' rank, instead of Space, Collier, and Louis Jones, was seen II. Brown, W. Brown, and H. Williar/is. Johnny Rowlands kicked off before a fair "gate," the homesters having the advantage of playing down the slope, and their backs to the sun. Following the opening exchanges, Denbigh opened an at- tack on the visiting goal, D. Berwyn Davies put- ting in a good centre, which Dick Ellis cleared at the expense cf a corner, which proved abor- tive. Salisbury Owen passed to R. C. Jones, but that player shot a trifle wide. Hughie Brown appeared to be getting through when he Wa3 n eatly robbed by Rces. A spell of midiield play followed, the ball eventually going to Edwards, but he shot over. Some good play by W. T. Jones resulted in his parting with the ball to Johnny Rowlands, who passed it on to Taylor, that player sending- in a capital shot, which was safely got away by Griffith. The Swifts would not be denied, and Hughie Brown sent in a "hot 'un," Rees missed his kick, and Johnny Rowlands followed the ball up. but Griffith ran out and cleared just in time. The home forwards now began to assert themselves, but they were sent back by Dick J. S. Williams return- ing with a huge punt, and the ball going to T. A. Davies, he shot feebly behind. Denbigh were now attacking with great determination, and Edwards worked his way through, but Dick Ellis elcai-e-I well, Returning to the attack, Luther Evans tried a shot which Williams fisted out. Denbigh were playing valiantly at this stage, and following a raid cn the visiting goal, Ed ward i secured the ball, and with a rattling shot scored THE FIRST GOAL FOR DENBIGH, the game having been in progress for some ten minutes. Deafening cheers greeted the feat, and the homesters seemed well pleased at this early success. Upon the resumption, Johnny Jones was work- [ ing his way through when he Nsa,3 fouled-, the free kick availing them nothing. After an at- I tack by the homesters, Johnny Jones again se- f cured the ball and centred well, but Rees cleared his lines safely. A nice run on the visiting right culminated in R. C. Jones testing Griffith with a shot, which he partially cleared, and Johnny Rowlands pouncing on the leather, com- pleted the goalkeeper's discomfiture, thus equal- Is,-iz five iiiin .,tes after the homestery' had scored. Denbigh, 1; Holyhead, 1. Ite-ftarti.ig, Denbigh attacked, Edwards re oiv- aig tha ball hi.s captain, only to shoct high over the trar. Some prctiv play b, E. E. Davies and looked pron.using, but the ball went inlj touch. Shor.ly aitc-rwards W. T. Jones was hurt, and the game was delayed. Fortunately he ivai .soon ablo to resumo, and v/as greeted with encouraging cheers Randell and Berwyn indulged in some nice play on t he lef:, the lirst-najiied player finishing up -virli a weak shot, Williams tkaring E. E. Da\i<.s was working his way thnugoh, bat W. T. J. ru-s neatly robbed him, kicking into toeoh- iloly- y head new nu tde tracks Lor Griffiths' charge, J. finishing up a good ruji ny centring rig-t across tLo goaimcu:h, Salisbury met the ball with his head, and guided it into Griffiths' hand-. Williama, in the next minute, had to dear f: O!ll a good attempt by Edwa.rds. The game was a fast one. Denbigh doing the greater part of attacking, their eifo^.s in front of goal, how- ever be:ng feeble. Returning to the attack, the home, team made great efforts to penetrate the opposing defence, but without, avail, W. T. and Dick Ellis being the chief obstacles. Re- ceding th,) bit fro. BerEdwards tried a shot, and Parry iniss-xl his kick, Williams running out to clear. Eromi a throw in J hnny Jones secured the ball, and parted to Hug-.ie B.own, who was making for goal when he spoalt his e-hort, Taylor cleared the eaiseirg free kick, and the ball going ;0 Johnny Jones, he ^.twitted J: S. Williams, c:ng up with a pood sihof, which just missed. W. E. Hushes h.11 shed a nice movement on the part of the home quintet by shooting behind. Still keep- ing up their attack, the homesters again made deter 1111 nod efforts to obtain the lead, bit W T. proved to be in ra.ro trim, and cleared time af- ter time. J. Rowlands fas ened on the lea;h r <?, clearances, and racing to wards Grifhth, he crossed the ball to Johnny Joins, Who shot over. Within the next minute R- C. Jones tested Griffith -with a splendid shot the custodian saving well. The home forwards now renewed their attack, but Parry cleared his lines, the ball going to W. E. Hughe, who ^1 m '■hot'1 wh-«h Vulliama dealt with safely. Ihe Swifts, by some good play, work d their way into the home half, and the ball ge- mg to Johnny Jonee, he sent arro-s to Salis- bury wiho endeavored to get through, but was fouJed. Returning, J,br;n.- Rowlands uis given offside whon m a good jx sition Shortly afterwards Parry, in clearing from 1. A. Davico. accidentally kickcd that playe- the game being Riopj)ed for a minute or two! The IIOJTTO CIUIPT«UN WHS ahk to rest;ire a.nd a determined attack on the Holyhead gttil was made, but the homesters could not sc re rood deal of high and wild kicking was in- dulged m by both teams. By n-at foo,wo:k the home forwards invaded the visitors' te-<-i- tory, Edwards finally shooting in hard. Wil- liams effecting a clearance at the eXJenSoe of a LCrrCr, the ball eventually crcinc b hind Hug-hie Brown had a clear c ur,e, and Will) making- tracks for Griffith, when was called with the score reading: Denbigh 1, Holyhead 1. 0 The game during tho initial half had been a faat one, with the homesters doing most of the attacking, and had their shooting [yen more ac- curate there might have been a different result. On tho resumption of hostilities the Swifts im- mediately attacked, and in less than three numites Johnny Jones had given the ball to R. 0. Jones, for that player to make no mistake with a splendid shot, thus giving THE VISITORS THE LEAD. Johnny Jones again appeared like gotffng through, when Rees cleared well. Rcejxmding to t.ho shouts of their supporters, Denbigh tried hard to notch the equaliser, and W. E. Hughc,3 finished up a good run by sending in a. ground shot. which Williams kicked away, Scmie pretty pla.y on the visiting left followed, Salisbury sending across a lovely centre, which was inter- cepted by J. S. Williams, who gave a corner. Hughie Brown had now gone outside, Johnny Jones occupying the inside position. Johnny Rowlands was • playing a splendid game, and several times looked lie getting thrMtgit. Whep I., nioelv placed, Johnny Jones sent behind, imme- diately afterwards sending in a kvcly centre, which was well saved by Griffith. Hughie Brown's play had greatly improved, and time aifter time ho ran ro;;jjd R. T. Willietns, and a nt in so.iio capital centres. The visitors were now pressing h<avily, the Lome defetco being severely taxed. A r S'l by the visiling' "o wa ds w is well stepped by Rees, felloe ins/ which Ber- wjn dashed up the field, finis" ing up with a go d centra which Williams dealt with safe'y. Ho again received the ball, and indulged in a splen- did solo run, sending across to W. E. Hughes, who gave to Edwards, that player EQUALISING WITH A GOOD SHOT. U t>on the resumption, the visitors made des- perate offoita to draw ahead, a good ahot from R. C. Jones being cleared by Rees, who waa defending well, W. T. inmieciiately aftervrards shotting' into the custodian s hands. Not to be denied, Johnny Rowlands had hard lines weuli a splendid" heackr," the ball just going over, Griffith having, in the next minute, to rush out to clear from tho same player. The Swifts were now having much the better cf the argument, but try as they would they could not pierce the home defence. Johnny Jones had hard 1-uck with a good shot, the ball missing the goal by inches, as also did R. C. Jones, headed the ball behind. The venue suddenly changed, Berwyn flying up the field, but Parry cleared, at the expense of a free kick, which was of no benefit to the homesters, who shortly after made another rush, Ellis clearing. Seme nice com- bination followed between Ifugieio Brown and Johnny Jones, who completely baffled R. T. Williams and J. S. Williams, Hugihie finishing up with a beautiful centre, which was met by R. C. Jones, who scored THE THIRD GOAL FOR THE SWIFTS with a brilliant shot. Hardly had the game b-cn resumed ween Berwyn dashed up Le field, ending up with a good centre, and Pa-ry miss- ing his kick let in Edw&id#, who scored, thus placing the teams onco imore on LEVEL TERMS. The game now became very exciting, and 1 Hughio Brow.11, after running iound R. T. ifliams, put in a lovely centre, which went abc-'giug, Johnny Ro.slands having b-en de- clared offside. Salisbury and It. C. now made play OIl tiie right, Le ionner sending across to Jotwiny Jones, for the latter to test Griffith with a warm handfui, tiie custcdian getting the ball away very cleverly. Keeping up the attack, the visitors looked like taking the lead through a splendid attempt by Ilughio Brown, who shot hard for the corner of the not, but Griffith was net to be caught napping, fisting o.ut brilliantly. The iiext minute he had to exert himself to keep out a long shot from li. C. s foot. There was no mistaking' the superiority cf the Har- bousmen at this juncture, they weie doing I everything except soc.ring, and a lightning shot from Taylor taxod Griffith to the utmost, the ball being cleared with difficulty. Hughie and Johnny Jones were nolw combining splendidly, Johnny's neat touches being a fcatute cf the play. following a long attack on the heme goal, Hughio Brown flung the bail across to Johnny Rowlands, who let flv but Griffith just managed to clear, a corner resulting, which v. as taken by Hughie, the leather hitting the cross-bar and going behind. Griffith w-us having' a wa.rm time of it njw, but try a.= they, tho visitors ecuJd not aun.nent their Eoorc, sc-v-erai good shots being luckily charged d<Jw,n by the home backs. Tchnnv Rowlands had herd lines with a splendid shot, Griffith effecting a good clearance. The hemesters now looked like making s'nne pre- g but Edwards was robbed by Taylor, Grif- fith safely negotiating a gVxxl attempt by tho latter. Not to bo denied, the Swiits simply swarmed rotund the home goal, ¡¡,nod R. C., re- ceiving from Salisbury, sent in a shot that de- served. to score, but Griffith threw clear at tho expense of a corner. Berwyn now put in one of his electrifying runs, and after dodgi.ng WilJic Brown sped like a deer goal wards, but with only \Y Jliatms to beat he failed miserably, the ball going yards over the cross-bar. Another raid en the home goal was sucoccded by a good run by the hoiiKj rigiit, but Dick Ellis cante to the rescue. Berwyn again got going, and fin- ished up with a lovely centre, but as no one was up in Ún netciing resulted. G-ccd play in the. visiting right ended in a bully near the homo gcal, Johnny Jones, with a clever over-head kick, just missing. Tho Swifts were several times within an ace of scoring, but they wore d orrted. to disappointment, and when the whistle sounded for the cessation cf hostilities they wero still pressing. Result:— Holyhead 3, Denbigh 3. Frotn start to finish the g'ame was contested in a most fiiendly spirit, fculs being very infre- quent, the result being that it was a very plea- sant game to watch. The home teem did the major portic,n of attaching during the initiaJ moiety, and had there, been a little more accu- racy in their shooting they might hive crossed over with a good lead. On the other hand, the Swifts were by aar the suj 01 ior team in the second half, S'uic of the work put in by the forwards being excellent, and only the good defence cf Rees a.nd Griffith averted disaster to their side. A wo-'d of praise is due to the spectators for their gentlemanly behaviour h to" vards the visitors, who were unanimous in their opinion that they had rarely, if ever. placed be- fore a better behaved, crowd. Rcifcrce Williams did his work well, and kept the players well m hand.

BANGOR RESERVE v. PWLLHEL!. SURPRISING RESULT OF A DASHING (By "Recorder.") Pwllheli 2 J Bangor Re vive } The first North Wales Coast League reati-h of tho sea-son was played at Bangor on Saturday 111 pleasant weather, and before a large gute. The teams were as follows — o..„wrr. H. R. Williams; Davies (Tenmaenmawr), and frel ind Will Tarry, H. J. Davies and Aaron •Tones; H. Owen, W. K. Jones, Dick Jonea, W. T. V.n"s (RhvP, and Kdgar Jones. I'wiiheli Sam Rol.ert.s W. Thomas and George ,Ti n-s Thompson, Rob Kills, and »..b Jones; VV Gnf- fiith, Moeeley Jones, Duduid, Ben fcvanfi, ana W. C. Morri=. Referee Mr Hv^hes, Llanrwst. The "arlv nnvveiiiente save )>r'-mise of an exciting ra.nw and the home forwards started w..ll. They tap- ped the ball from foot to foot until it reaehed R. Jones ^-ho grayed Oie crossbar with a terrific shot. then ih- Pwlliieli men took a turn at pressing, W. Griffith running the ball &.wn tile field at a ternnc speed and Moaelev took it within donger zone. The Bangor eool looked like falling when Ireland punted dear. Then Sam Roberts was loudly applauded foi a really clever save. W. T. J ines was standing a foot away from the goal when he parted wth the ball, but the custodian made a leap and just sueercded in diverting the course of the ball, and (ieorge Jones sent it down the field Heghie Owen then bad a pot at goal. He '■toadied himself am! sent the ball curling mto the corner of the ivt- e brilliant goal. Thompson did somo clever work for which h- was cheered. Hughio Owen age in sprung into prominence, sending in a red- hot shot which was however a trifle high. FOOLISH HANDLING. The race was a cracker, aud bofh teams showed up well. While the Pwllheli forwards were in the vicinity of the Bangor goal, Aaron Jones handled without the least necessity for it. and Bob Klhs found the billet with a rimping shot. This goal led to more enthusiasm and up and down the field the ball travelled at great speed. Bob Kllis kept a keen eye "I, H. Owen and stime exciting episodes between the twi were wit- nessed. The Bangor left wing was well fed, but they made one or twi hashes near the goal mouth. From an admirably placed corner bv Kjgar Jones, Dick Jones almost- increased Bangor's score. The Pwllheli forwards were trying long swinging p acres, which proved verv disconcerting to the home full backs. T. .Ton -s managed to set the ball past Sam H.,br-rts. but the referee ruled him offside. From this stage until the interval play was of a moderate character. Half-time Bangor 1; Pwllheli 1. Pwllheli re-opened the game as if they meant busi- ness and Moselev JDIKS threaded his way through several home pl:1rrs until he met Will Parry, who rob- bed him. Handling by H. J. Divies near the Bangor g,.al gave Pwllheli a chance, but Bob Ellin shot wide. Though the referee had whistled for offside, W. Urif- fith ran on. and bis parting shot went against the poet, but shortly afterwards, when the goal was gap- ing before him he sent over to the accompaniment of loud "Oh's" from the Pwllheli contingent. The Twllheli goal underwent a stiff bombardment, which culminated in a terrinc shot from H. Owen, but in the nick of time, Gorge Jones "nodded" and con- ceded to a corner, which proved fruitless. From this ptage until the finish the game was fiercely contested, especially in the neigh- bourhood of the respective goal-mouths. W. E. Jones (Bangor) collided with George Jones, the Pwllheli left full, and accidentally hurt him. Shortly after- wards W. E. Jones was sent flying over the wires, and he landed on top of a boy spectator and then cannoned against the post. He was stunned and at first it was' thought that he had been seriously in- jured. A doctor was sent for and the injured player was removed from the field. A good deal. of feeling was then introduced into the game and the referee, had a busy time of it. Duduid scored the win- ning goal for Pwllheli near the finish, the final result of a be game being, Pwllheli 2, Bangor 1.

LLANDUDNO v. COLWYN BAY. NARROW VICTORY FOR THE AMATEURS I 'By "Linesman"). Laaridudno Amateurs 2 Colwyn Bay 1 When- LIandud.no and Colwyn Bay meet, whe 1 he;- it is League or Cup warfare, a hard a,id exciting game is always anticipated. Natur- aly, therefore, a. large gate assembled at Llan- dudno on Saturday, when these old rivals met in fiiicir first League encounter of the season. When th.) teams L.nad up it was found th.at Cc-lwyr Bay were one man short, and they al- ready included ciie reserve in their ranks. Teo teams wero as foll(",Vi: Llandudno: A. P. Porter; J. lI. Jones and J. II. De.vies; Jacob Williams, Gecrg'ie Da,vies and II Pearson (cart.); D. Griffiths, Dan. Davies, D. Breese, Brookes-Evans and Jimmy Williams. OoJvvyn Bai, Ila] I wood Tonkin and 0. E. Wuliems; Gccrge Williams, T. McCann and Rowlands; Mc&s Jones, Jimmy Jones, Stanley Hughes and J. Llewc-lv.n Owen. Referee: Mr R. D. Richards, Bangor. Ftone the above it will be seen thai the visi to"3 hM no "pivot." The game In its opening stages favoured the Amateurs, who ha.d the ad- vantage of a wind. Hailwcod had to savo a hot <4hot iricin J. H. Jones earlv in the gajm. Next cme a ttussle between J. H. Jones and J. TJ O-Ae.I, in wnich the full back caire off best. D. GrI ffith put in a good centre at this juncture of the rame, but the visitincr citadel escapcd. The visiting forwards at length got going per their left wing, Stanley Hughes passing to J. Ll. Owen. outside man sent in a good ce.nt'e, and Moss Jones, who was waiting in the centre, made the acquaintance of Po-ter for the first 1 ime. but it was a. peer effort, and that worthy had no difficulty in keeping his co.] intact. Another fruitless corner fell to the homesters, efter whicn a cool robbery from Stanley Hughes bv the heme ce.ntre-ha.if, Georgia Davies, c"u ed the crowd considerable amusement. Tee "a.¡re proceeded in liv-ly fashion, and several times the hoaieste-e gave Hallvocd d'- M to be anxious. BREESE'S FIRST GOAL At leng'th their efforts were c-rowncd with success. A th row-i,n was conceded by the visit- ing de-fence dangerously near the goal. J^cob sent the leather to Breese, who hoeked it safely into the net, giving Hallooed 11:)0 earthly chance. Shortly after restarting, Ilewel Williams, an dd Amateur ma.n, camo on to play for Bay, taking on tho duties of centre-forward. The Amateurs were still having the best of the play, ajid Brookes-Evans was responsible for several g:,c,ed efforts. One magnificent ground shot of his aopea'cd certain to sucoccd, when Hail wood literally threw himself at the ball, and b ought oft a a'rand save. A little after, the youthful ciistcdian was again cheered for divi.n.g to a low shot from Gcorgio Davies. The home sKippcr hereabouts had really hard lines with a 'onS shot from near the half-way line. For a third time Hall wood waa prominent. J. H. Jones sent in a. high shot, and the custodian, running out iudacd fiho ball with wo.nderful accuracy, and fisted clear, with several of the home for- wards upon him. Plav continued to he brisk exciting up to the interval whu-h armed with the Amateurs one goal to the goA. Half-time; Llandudnu Amateurs, 1; Colwyn E The"first, half had certainly been fast and ex- citing, with the Amateurs nearly always having the best of tho exchanges. HaUwood, m goal, undoubtedly saved the "Bayites nom a more serious defeat. The second portion of the game was. however, a revelation to the llom3 UP' norters. True, it opened as though the home- inters were eoing to carry all before them, when Jimmv Williams dashed along the wing in his best style, and centred perfectly. Then play re- versed, arid the home defence were harassed by Moss Jones and the other visiting forwards, but a foul ilgainst them spoilt their chance. THE "BAY" EQUALISE. ft was not long before the visitors' efforts met with due reward. Their forwards took the ball L, p the field with a nice combined movement, and Howel Williams passed on to Stanley Hughes inside, and he completely deceived J. H. Jonr^s, and with a grand shot, he sent the leatner right across the goal into the far corner of the net. This I regard as the best goal cf the match, for the lad was in a difficult position. The Ama- teurs got going once or twice, and Brookes Evans turned one nice shot in, but nothing ac- crued. J. Li. Owen then forced a corner off J. H. Jones, but that worthy cleared. The visi- tors' next effort was per their right v. ing, Moss Jones centring nicely to Jimmy Jones, who had hard lines in not scoring. After the "Bayites" had had several narrow misses, and had forced several fruitless corners, the Amateurs once more assumed the upper hand. Their smart little outside left, Jimmy Williams, received the leather, and showed a clean pair of heels. Ho raced down the wing in grand style, passed the visiting backs, and swung the ball over to Breese at centre. That player, without any finessing, went straight for goal, and crashed the leather into the net. This success was greeted with a delighted cheer by the home supporters. There was still time for a draw, and it must be owned that in the closing stages of the game the "Bay" camo very near accomplishing it. J. Llew Owen and Howel Williams had really hard lines, and if only for the pluck and perseverance with which they stuck to their task, I think they deserved to draw. Final result: Llandudno, 2; Colwyn Bay, 1.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG v. CARNARVON UNITED ANOTHER WIN FOR THE UNiTED. Clarnajvon 5 I Festiniog 4 I I ho first Leagite match 01 the season ai Blaenau Fe;tiiniog was played last Saturday, W'h<ll the Carnarvon United paid a visit to ihe new Festilliog's encloeiwc at Newborough Pa k. The playing pitch was not all that cculd be de- a, and it cou have done with considerably moro levelling, '1 'he visitors were by far the stronger team, while the homesters were toni- parat'ivoly weak, and ga\() no hope of winning many laurels during the forthcoming season- Mr A. C. Slater, Llandudno, the; referee, handled the game through ut with <r, dit to himr.c'lf and saiisfaction to all concerned. Tne teams wetre:- Biaenau: Bob Smith; T, Hughes, James Lloyd; Morris J. Morrh. John Jones, and W. Jones (captain;; R. Roberts. W. R. Owen, Meirioci J one;, W. Williams, and I'klwuru Griffith. Carnarvon: G. II. Jones; W. H. Jones, W. R, Thomas; Evan Hughes, M. Herbert, Ja k Williams; Robt. H. Roberts, Tom Roberts, WaI- ter Jcnos, Hugh Roberts, and John Jones. Walter J ones opened for the visitors, and EvaJi fluglict3, who received, made tratks for iiiie liotiie go-ii. Bob Smith cieared the shot, and started the homesters for the other end. F« Wowing some smart work was witnessed, Evan Hughes and Walter Jones, e-pe.ial'.y the latter, being on the ball frequently. Walter ruahed finely ui), sent a brilliant shot, but, Bob Smith equally brilliantly saved the situation. A corneir was granted, and in,ei)s) pressure was broug-ht to boar on the home stronghold, and at la; t, by lid pieoe cf dexterous footwork, Walter JOúlOO succeeded in ge.ting a shot out of Smith's reach. Then the home leam pressed, and W- Williams tested G. II. Jones whh a c-linkor, and Jonos, after some difficulty, elear- ed. The next item of not-3 was a foul in the home goalmouth. ball was nicely placed, but it rebounded from the eroesbar into play. Then M. J. Morris made headway for the Carnar- von goal, and tested the <^us;od.an sma.rtly from long distance. Hands were civ en against Evan Hughes, and this enabled the homo for- wards to get into 1-lielr opponents' dangerous quarters. But, unfortunately, one or two of them appeared at the critical moment to-l-tal-0 lost their football fec,t. Later, a foul was given against Tom Robert, and W. Williams from cent.ro paswed to Edwa.rd Griffith, who scored. At half-timo both sides were level. Play hav- ing Lec-in resumed the "Canaries" rushed on the homo goal, and had toheir aim been m re ac- curate they would have netted the ball. CARNARVON OBTAIN THE LEAD. From mid-field Walter Jonea ran up, and wh:n within 10 yards of goal he expertly notched an- other point. Smith wae again kept active in protecting his fortress, but frcm a throw-in Hugh Roberts enhanced the SOJT6 with a capi- tal shot from about 12 ya.rds' range. Soon after the same player, beating all opponents, bar the goalkeeper, got well into a position for a sihot, but he failed at the last mment. The home defenoe were circumvented by the visiting forwards, who, in touch with one an" other, got through and added a fourth point. The Quarrymem, chagrined at this state of bad luck, brushed up, and W. Williams having re- ceived the sphere, ccntred to R. Robots, who _r- r nicely placed it, and W. R. Owen found very htdo trouble in lodging the leather in the ner. Walter Jones became thieatening, and Bob lernith had to be on tho alort. Mcirion tried his luck with. a penalty kick, but the ball went right into the. goalkeeper's hands, who partly cleared, but not sufficiently before Meiricn was on the bail, and safely plaeed it in the net. This turn of affa/irs made the homesters and ilii-eir supporters hopeful of ultimate victory. 1 hough the Festiniogites got openings frequent- ly after ^this, they could not convert them into points. Then Walter JoneB, agile and certa;n, passod along with the ball, and got, the fifdi goal. BtitF c-a t iiog replied a few m<nut;e later with a foureh goaJ from Meirion's foot. From now to the and Carnarvon had the best CIÍ tho game, though they cculd not add to their roore. Final result; Carnarvon 5 goals, Blaenau 4.

SECOND DIVISION. COLWYN BAY RESERVES v. DENBIGH CHURCH GUlLD. A DIVISION OF HON-OURS. The younger section of Culwvn Bay's football enthu- siasts have for Home time agitated for a reserve eleven in conjunction with the town team. Uiifortuiiatelv the support given the first teiun has not justified t'xperiments in this direction. At the opening of the present year, however, it was decided to form a "feeder for the senior 'team, so that lovers of tho game should have an opportunity of witnessing a Home match each Saturday. The juTior team was therefore formed and entered in the 2nd Division of the League. Thev made their first appearance in the arena on Saturday- at Colwyn Bay, opposing Denbigh Church -lid. unfortunately, the "gate" was very uisappoint- ing, but it should not be forgotten that by running thid "second string" the men willnaturaliy be in eondition when calkd upon to do duty for the first team. The weather was good, but the wind was a little too strong. The teams were :—Colwyn TIny R. W. Roberts, goal H. Hughes (captain), R. J. Lloyd, backs E. Griffiths, U. Hugiies, H. I'ritchard, halves W. H. Hughes, F. Bond, tV. Jones, li. Jones, J. i\ Hughey, lorwai-ds I Denbigh O.O. W. T. Sale, goal; D. Hughes, E. Hughes, backs; Pilgrim, D. U. Kvans, W. Lewis, halves; J. Lloyd, E. B. Jones, W. R. Hughes, X. G. Newel, T. J. Edwards, forwards. I It will bj seen that of the original eleven chosen, tne homesters were without U. Williams and J. Dure (who were doing duty with the first team at. Llan- dudno), J. X. Owen, Oowap, and Kay, HO that the lomiation of the teaai presented some difficulty. The Bay won the toss and elected to kick down hill lomiation of the teaai presented some difficulty. The Bay won the toss and elected to kick down hill with the wind at their backs. Denbigh opened, and immediately got away on the left, the home custodian I being forced to throw away. Neddy eventually re- lieved of the ball was carried to the other end, where the Denbigh keeper was tested. End to end play was then the rule, and at one stage the homesters forced: two successive corners without result. Thenceforward i the Bay held the upper hand and their efforts were; eventua!ly rewarded with a goal from W. Jones. The Bay were playing well, and Denbigh had on several occasions to kick out to clear. A foul gave Denbigh an opening, but although they got away well H. Hughes checked the attack. Denbigh again rallied4 tiowi-vei, and made a determined attack, working the leather right up to the goal mouth, but the ball was 1 i o^er the bar. Nevertheless, there was 110 denying: the superiority of the homesters during this moietv, ana ai*_n they made repeated attacks. During 01'ie of theso a fine chance was lost because W. H. Hugnes was ruled off-side. Day was transferred to the other end, and Lloyd miskieking, let in F, Lloyd, who ran through and equalised. Half-time: Denbigh 1, Colwyn Bay 1. 5 On restarting the game was continued in a dinsr- KmSiman'Ti0r'v.thu bilU bein £ carned end to end smartly. Denbigh improved, and F. LloYd piaced) them further ahead. Thence till the close, however the operations" weae of an uninteresting character.' 1!aentually the Bayites were awarded a penalty kick tiom rtaich E. Griffiths e(p;alised. Final scorch- Denbigh C.G 3 Colwyn Bay V!%

CHESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. MOLD v. MOLD JUNCTION. Mold Junction paid ti. Nisit to Mold, on Satur- day. The game proved an exciting and fast one, Mold showing up well in the forward line. Tho game ended in a victory for Mold, by 3 goals to 2. Mold have now four wina to their credit in the League.

FRIENDLY illATCIIES. HOLYHEAD RESERVES v. HOLYHEAD UN!TED. These teams met at the Oval, on Saturday, in a friendly encounter, before a small "gate." Mr Shaw (Chester) refereed. The United played a good game at the outset, but the Reserves im- proved later, and about five minutes before the interval J. Jones scored the first goal for them. On crossing over, the Reserves again had most of the play, J. Jones again scoring for them. Louis Jones sent in a good shot, which struck the crossbar. J. Jones added two goals, the United having hard lines several times. R. J. Jones was playing a most strenuous and enthusi- astic game all through. The United managed to net the ball, following which II. 0. Jones again increased the Reserves' lead. The game ended with the Reserves winning by live goals to two. I Hugh Williams (goal) and Rowland Williams played a splendid game. The following were the teams:- Holyhead Reserves.—H. Wiiliams (County School); A-shton aiiid Rowland Wi!J;ams; J- W. I Roberts, R. J. Jones, and Price; J. Evans, Swaine, II. 0. Jones, J. Jone", and Louis Jones. Holyhead Upitcd.-Woodall; R. Lewis and Williams; J. R. Hughes, R. Jones, and T. J. Jones; Collins, Williams, Devonald, R. C. Jones, and W. Davies.

LLECHID RESERVES v. GLASINFRVN RESERVES. The above match was played at Llanllechid, last Saturday. In the first half Glasinfryn were awarded a penalty, but Roberts saved Evans' shot. The homesters played superior football in the first half, and Hughie Evans scored two bril- liant goals for them, while in the last half Ted Jones, from the half-back line, increased their score. Final: Llechid Reserves, 3; Glasinfryn Re- serves, nil.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. BANGOR JOTTINGS. Ninety minutes of excitement was the verdict of the Bangor .Reserve v. Pwllheli match 011 Saturday, and the spectator who did not think he had his money's worth must h very hard to please. x -Sr Pwllheli rather astonished the Bangor spectators and I shaH be very much mistaken if they don't finish the season somewhere near the top of the League ladder. Perhaps a draw would have best represented the general run of play, hut 110 one wiil grudge the two points gained by Pwllheli, for they are a team of tiy ers. Bangor looked like winning at the start, especially when Hughie Owen sent in a beautiful shot which curled into the corner of the net clean-out of the rea^h of the Pwllheli custodian—a clever young player by the way. » # But the Pwllheli men were in no way disheartened and they peppered at the Bangor goal. They also showed pretty combination, which was above the aver- age for a Coast League match. During one of the attacks on the Bangor goal, Aaron Jones, handled within the penalty area. The penalty kick was converted and the scores were leiel again The penalty kick encouraged the Pwllheli forwards to further their efforts, and they gave the Bangor de- 't fenders au anxious time of it. Play in the second half was cf a ding-dong char- acter, and towards the end there was rather a dis- agreeable incident. « W. E. Jones, a Bangor forward, who only com- menced playing with the city team this season, was sent flying over the wires. He landed on top of a boy and then cannoned against a post. The side of his face was also injured by the wire, and he became unconscious. After a doctor had seen him, lie was carried off the ground. Before the end Duduid made the game safe for Pwllheli. Some lively scenes were threatened at the conclusion of the game as the crowd were incensed by Jones's injury, but nothing reallv serious happened. Referee Hughes might invest in a whistle which can be heard. The one. he had on Saturday appeared to be a very feeble one.

CARNARVON CHIRPS. "Carnarvon 5, Festiniog 4. Rotten Field," ran the telegram displayed at a Carnarvon simp on Saturday night. Naturally the Carnarvonitea are very pleased with themsel Ms for, winning the two Coast League came. they have been engaged in this 'year, •

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COLWYN BAY CLIPPINGS. For the second Saturday in succession the Bayites met with defeat in the League tournament. Liaii- dudno were the victors on this occasion, and the result was a narrow margin of two goals to one. This took place despite the fact that the Bay wore their new colours of red and black. Th men looked smart, but their play The forwards were disjointed, and missed several op- portunities through too much finessing, and the shoot- ing was again "off." It is surprising that a full eleven cannot be placed in the tield at the commencement of the season. Un- fortunately, Walter Parry was holiday-making in Glasgow. Neddy Griffiths was working from home and could not catch a suitable train. To make matters worse, Howell Williams did not appear until half an hour after the kick off, owing to the late arrival of his train. The defence was good on the whole, the only mis- takes being made h\ G. Williams, who allowed the left wing too much liberty. -.(• On Saturday the champions visit the Bay, when en- deavours will be made to open the winning account. Considering the weak team they had out, the Re- serves did well to draw with Denbigh Church Uuild. -k To if;- This was entirely due to the play of H. Hughes, E. Griffiths, W.Roberts, and W. Jones. Roberts in goal was c:;eep(ioiuilly smart, and should prove a valuable understudy to Hallwood.

HOLYHEAD CHIPS. ~TBy "Ciitici.") ■ The game at Denbigh was an exceedingly good one, and taking everything into consideration, a draw was an equitable result, though the Swifts were far more dangerous near goal. Griffith, in goal fur Denbigh, played a splendid game and could not be bianied for the shots that passed him. The backs played a sound game, Rees especially kicking and tackling well. » Of the halves, the captain was the best and plaved a strenuous game all through, feeding the forwards judiciously at times. Luther. Evans also played wdl. Edwards, in the centre, was a terror, and well de- served the cheers which greeted his performance of th:: "l¡at tl'i(k." He amI Bcrwyn Davit's were the sta.r #foiwa?ds on the home side, the latter having a rare turn of speed, which stood him and his wide in good stead, especially in the second half. Of the others, Rowlands was perhaps the pick. tf # I was glad to sec the great improvement shown bv the Swifts' front rank, their play in the last half being splendid, and they were unfortunate in not scoring on several occasions. Johnny Rowlands, as usual, played a fine dashing game, and the oi her forwards would do well to fol- low up the ball as he does. Salisbury plaved a good game on the whoI<», but was a little inclined to hang 011 the ball too Jong. » R. ('. Played a sterling game, his goals being very fine ones. ■* Hughie Brown was far more at home en the out- side position and he should certainly be kept there, his p'ay during the last 45 minutes being a treat. Johnny Jones also played a good, hard game, com- bining well with Hughie, some of his touches being masterly. Coining to the halves, W. T. plaved a sound game, and was the best half on the field. Taylor and W. Brown improved as the game progressed, the latter especially. Parry and Ellis were not as safe as usual though Ellis was out of his element. He is a half back and should not be played anvwhere else. Hugh Williams kept a good goal, and had no chance with the shots that took effect. He has the makings of a fine custodian, his clearness being clean, but he should not indulge in kicking out. It is not safe, Hughie. Use your Iiinds, niv boy! .• £ I am told that the game at the Oval was a fair one, some old players giving promise of turning out well. Devonald and R. Ellis have been asked to sign on for the Reserves. Rowlanil Williinia shone at back, and Hughie Wil- liams (County School) proved himself to be a goal- keeper with a future. Swaine also played well as a forward. There is evideuilv pl-uitv of local talent available, and I hope the oummillcf will be able to place a very strong reserve team in the field aKainst Llangefni, when the first round of the Junior Cup comes to be played. The Swifts entertain Llandudno Amateurs on Satur- dav, in a League encounter, and I anticipate a good game, with the Joeals sPeuring the honours. The Swifts receive Llandudno Amateurs in their second (home) League encounter on Saturday, and a good game is confidently looked forward to. The following will do duty for the homesters:- H. Williams, W. H. Parry, Rowland Williams, W. Taylor, W. T. Jones, Richard Ellis, W. S. Owen, R. C. Jones, Johnny Rowlands, H. Brown, and J. Jones. I am glad the committee have made no change in the forward department. If they reproduce their form (during tit- latter portijn of the game) at Denbigh, all will be well.

NORTH WALES COAST FOOTBALL LEAGUE MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the Executive Committee of th4. North Wales Coast League was held in the Cafe Royal, Colwyn Bay, to-day week, Mr P. Weekes presided, and the attendance included. Messrs Owen Owens (Pwllhoii), J. H. Vincent (Llandudno), Tom. Edwards (Conway), R. D. Richards (Bangor), Dr. Huw Williacna (Llan-. Twst), Messrs L). McElweo (Beaumaris), D. R. Hughes (Denbigh), J. D. Owen (Colwyn Bay), L. T. Williams (Blaenau Festiniog), Lewis Jones. /■ (Carnarvon), and R. O. Coburn (Llandudno), i along with the hon. secretary (Mr E. Lloyd, t Williams). f JUNIOR LEAGUE. Mr J. H. Vincent proposed that each club in the Junior Cup Competition be written to ask- ing thorn to join the Junior League, and when the applications were received that the divisions, be formed. This was seconded by Dr. Huw Williams, and carrieJ. THE SUSPENSION OF A PLAYER. Dr. Huw Williams raised the question as to- the reason why C. Batten was suspended. At. the time he was playing for a non-aliiliatod team, namely, tho Gwydr tlovors, so they were in the. dark as to how a man could be suspended when, he was not under the League's jurisdiction. f Mr Vincent pointed out that the minute in it-. seif cleared the matter. The Coast Association. stated that the player was suspended, along' with other players, for playing in an unauthorised competition. It was decided that the Llanrwst toam should write to the Coast Association, i.n whose hands. the matter rested. s BANGOR FINED. For "Being late 15 minutes at Holyhead on Sat- urday last, Bangor were fined 2s 6d. PORTMADOC AND ITS DEBTS. Mr Vincent said he noticed that Portmadoc were included in the cup draws just published. He pointed out that there was a. sum of JS1 12e owing to the League, and proposed that the Welsh Association and the North Wales Coast Association be written to that before they be. allowed to play in the cups the suim mentioned should be paid. This was seconded by Mr R. D. Richards, and carried. The Secretary reported that up to date 401 players were registered. FINANCIAL POSITION. The Treasurer reported a credit balance in tha-, bank of £39 lis. THE LATE MR FANK BEACH. The secretary was instructed tOt forward the, JB4 4s whiah had been voted as a honorarium to. the late Mr Frank Bcach to his widow.

ANGLING- LAKES AND RIVERS. AFONVVEN (Flints.). The Cambrian fly- Fishers' Club report that during the week end- ing September 20th eight rods caught forty four rainbow trout and returned thirteen fa.rio. The condition of the lake and upper pool has been very -X., in the "Ficid." RALA LAKE AND RIVERS. The rivers. have, been in older for trout angling all tue wevdv, lint are riow lo-v for salmon. On tne luke. seine fair catches of perch havo been mado — Tegid, in the "Fif:'ld." (Corwen District).—The river during the last few days ha.s been rather unsettled, nut if the weather continues line should fish well for the next few days Mr Mawdsley took a salmori of 221b. on the 18th, and Mr D. J. Williams two of llgib. and 141b A large number of salmon- have. 30:110 up with the recent floods.7-S. W., in. tho "Field." t ——

CHESS. COLWYN BAY CHESS CLUB. The annual meeting of this club was held on Thurs- day last, at the Cafe Royal, Station-road, Colwyn BAy. under the presidency of Mr Francis Nunn. The retir- ing officers and committee wero unanimously i-e- elected, Mr Frank P. Allbutt, Ingleside, Old Colwyn, undertaking to discharge the secretarial duties during- the temporary absence of Mr H. Wills, the popular hon. secreta/y. Tho requirements of the club having considerably outgrown the accommodation hitherto provided, it haa been arranged that the usual Thursday evening meetings for play shall in future be held in the larg& room of the Cafe. This, whle adding materially 10 the comfort of the members, will efiable chess-loving visitors to watch the play. The programme for the season includes a handicap tournament., home and home matches with other duh. in the district, and possibly an icxhibition of sim- ultaneous play by one of the great chess masters, i hope was expressed at the meeting that more ladj chess-pliocrs would sec their way to join the club.

RHUDDLAN MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB. The Rhuddlan Miniature Rifle Club opened its in door range on Saturday, when it met St. Asaph 111 match. Scores:- ST. ASArn. Miss Pryee 9o 80 Miss Myers 83 85 Colonel Johnston 74 is Mr P. D. C. Johnston 79 84 A. Millingtou 53 85 C. A. Myers 59 S8 » 978 RHUDDLAN. Sergt. ,T. O. Jones 87 !J4 y Sei-gt.-I,fajr,r Oldfiel,l 73 74 Mr Conwy Bell, J.P 57 Mr C. Taylor 78 7.3 Mr S. Nicholls 75 7:1 Mr Gamble 69 81 < 891 Since the opening of the ranges a noticeable effect c;n the shooting of members has already taken place-. Most members of the club have gained 25 per cent, is I efficiency.

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--=--=: :=-77=-=:==- The team which journeyed to Festiniog differed materially from the one which defeated Holyhead the previous week, both Tasker and Griffiths being ab- sentees. Judging by Pwllheli's form at Bangor on Saturday, Carnarvon will have a hard nut to crack at the sea- port town next Saturday. Carnarvon are now the League leaders and they arc confident oi retaining that proud distinction.