Evening Express

Miscellaneous Gossip. I Andrew Jones will play outside half in fntwre for the Stars. He it one of the few players who can play in any position on the field. The Gilfach Club are playing men for the South Wales Cup against the rules—that is, according to the notes of last week. Bryncethin have already arranged fixtures with some of the beat second-elass teams in Wales for next season. The Bridgend Football Ground is a "thing of beautv and a joy for ever." It is sur- rounded by a feccfc showing the ravages of time; there Is no grand Bland—in fact, no I". 7d at all; and the preM-box has been turned into a, cow-?bed. If Bevan, the strapping Neath forward, would only try to use his" head a little more he would make a, really fine forward. Effective head-work can only result from expe- rience, and we must give him time. Mr. Tom Schofield, of Bridgend, is always in I training. Hunting the town and district for players has produced this very pleasing i resul t. Thefe are, in fact, two Newport men about whom speculations are running still liisrh in the matter of wettinc their international care this reason. Pritcbard is said to have been within itn ace of getting his against Scotland, and may wet it against Ireland. The other is E. Thomas, the forward, who may take the place of one of the forwards it if expected the Welsh Committee will drop. Peargon still heado th? Newport scoring lint in the matter of try-gettinjr. He har ifn to his credit. Gould has eight. Lewie seven and s. dropped goal. Pritchard six, whilst Lloyd has four, a dropped goal, and sixteen placed xonl-i. The rwnottr which appeared in a contem- porary some time ago that Strand Jones, the i Welsh international full back. had accepted i AL enraer at Maesteg has proved to be an inoorreot it&teme&t. I

SPORTS COSSIP. DOl NGS IN RUGBY. ABERAMAN I Jack Jones, one of the most polished players in the Cynon Stars' front rank, sustained an injury while following his employment last week, which will debar him from playing for at least another fortnight. Dick Harris, or "Silver," as his pals call him, will again assist his team at Troedyrhiw to-day after a long absence through an acci- dent whilst at his work. The Stars have played but one match at home for nine weeks. They hope to recoup some of the lost ground during the cup com- petition just now commencing. Merthyr Alexandras are due in Aberaman for the second round in the cup-ties next Saturday. It is to be hoped arrangements can be made to play the match on the Monday following instead, because the Aberaman-Aber- dare Soccer match will be played on the Saturday at Aberaman. Probably, we shall see Will Stoyle back in the ranks of the Cynon Stars next Saturday. The Stars have a good custodian in Jack James. He is a little wild in his -play occar sionally. That is his only fault. Griff. John had the proud distinction of scoring the only try in the match with the Thursday team at Neath last Thursday week.

ABERAVON. I A singular fact is that Llwynypia have never won a match at Aberavon, and on the last occasion they were badly defeated. The Afonites when at Llwynypia are always sent home beaten. A change is being made for the Llwynypia match by the 'Afortites. Tom Thomas has vacated his old position as back, and partners Ward Hopkins, and Ogley Harris will be tried a-a centre three-quarter in lieu of the last- named player. The place kicking by Ogley Harris and Brice in the Penarth-Aberavon contest was of a very high order. The latter's two kicks were given in true Bancroftian style, from rather difficult angles, and Harris's three kicks were done with unerring judgment. Brice and Vicary assisted Somerset this week.

ABERTILLERY. I Seldom hqe so much roughness been seen on the Abertillery Ground as there was in the Tredegar match. Almost immediately after the kick-off R. L. Evans, a. home centre, was injured, and in about ten minutes no less than five of the home backs had been injured. In the second half several of the visitors were laid out, none of them, fortunately, with any serious injury. It is a great pity that some of these league games are completely spoiled by unsportsmanlike play. Nothing like so much roughness has been seen on the Abertillery Ground-in league or friendly matches—for a long time past, and it is to be hoped nothing like it will be seen for a long time to come. J. Jones, late of Penygraig, is now playing for Abertillery, and in a few w-eeka he should be a very useful forward. Jones is well built, and works hard in the scrams, but does not seem very clever in the loose. Clriek" James, Abertillery's splendid half- hack, had a severe knocking about in the Tredegar match. In addition to several nasty kicks and an injury to his hip, Chick sus- tained a severe wrench to hie shoulder, which will keep him out of the field for a week or two. His absence will be a very big loss to his team, especially as they have several stiff league matches before them.

BRYNCETHIN. I Bryncethin have to meet Gilfach Goch in the second round for the South Wales Cup on February 28. Twice the Gilfach team has been defeated by the Bryncethinitee this season. Taibach are the visitors at Bryncethin to- day. The homeatere will have to play up to their best form to keep the ground record good. Owing to a bereavement in their family, the Brothers Bayliss will not be able to assist their club to-day. For the second time Bryncethin will not be able to turn out a fall team against Taibach. The Bryncethin Juniors were in fine form against Abergwynfi. They scored 35 points to nil. Tom Pugsley, the captain, was in good form.

BRYNMAWR I The finances of the Brynmawr United are in a very sound condition. They are, perhaps, better off than any junior club in Monmouth- shire, as they have use of the premiers' ground free of all expenses. The first tie in the Brynmawr junior com- petition will be played on Monday, and already great excitement and much speculation are manifested as to the probable winners of those handsome medals offered by the Bryn- mawr club. The Abergavenny club were anxious to enter the Brynmawr medal competition, but as their application did not come to hand in time to participate in the draw there was no choice but to decline their application. From the number of inquiries made and the interest taken, it seems that this competition is to become a. popular annual event, providing, of coarse, that the sanction of the Welsh Rugby Union is obtained.

BEDWA8 I The Bedwas Juniors were without a, game on Saturday last, Tredegar failing to turn up. Idris John, late of Ton, but now of Bedwas, is playing a great game at present. The meeting of old rivals will take place at Bedwas to-day, and the match is expected to be a keen one, as Caerphilly United are rather a hard nut to crack. Bedwas Juniors have saved their line won- derfully this season. It has only been crossed twice on their own ground.

BLAINA. I At last Blaina have shown as a glimpse of their true form by making a draw with the redoubtable Pill Harriers. Playing with the wind in the first half, Pill looked like qi-orine on one or two occasions, but, thanks to the keen tackling of the home team, they prevented any score. On crossing over, it seemed odds on Blaina. scorinw, but the fine defence of Pill saved them the match. Blaina forwards fairly smothered the Pill pack in the second half, but poor play by the home backs lost them several chances of scoring. Most prominent among the Blaina for- wards was Jack Evans, who was, without a doubt, the best forward on the field. It )s a nity that Jack cannot play more regularly, as Blaina are all at sea without him. The Stars went to Pontymister last Satnr- I dav and came a cropper, losing by three tries. This is their first defeat this season, The Stars were to have played Pontymister Rovers for the junior cup, but when they got on the field they found they had to play against several old Newportonians in the forwards, and several Monmouthshire League men among the backs.

CARDIFF. W. Jones is to be commended for the readi- ness with which he consents to fill a gap in the Cardiff three-quarter line. Provided he is in fairly good fettle, he never gives." Nay" for an answer. It may be added that a man who works as hard as Jones cannot be far from fit at any time. Percy Bush had a nasty kiok just above the ankle in Wednesday afternoon's match on the park. Dai "1 homas, by his own desire, played in the centre against Bush. and is still wondering how he failed to tackle him when the elusive Percy scored his two tries. Gwyn Nicholls is expected ba-ck from Man- chester on Monday. He has made excellent progress under tlle expert treatment of Dr. Whitehead. Allison's Hospital is the Mecca of damaged footballers, but it is not every day that so illustrious a patient as Nicholls passes through its doors. With Nicholls likely to be quite recovered in a fortnight's time, and. with Willie Llewellyn and Teddy Morgan in harness again, what are the odds against the same line of three-quarters being played against Ireland a* that which served Wales so well last season? W. Jenkins. the youthful Cardiff forward, knows how to pick a ball, and can drive it a greater distance than any other man in the pack. I Newport ought. to win on form." was the general opinion before to-day s match on the Park, but with the proriso ;hat form does n't count in the matches lirtween Newport and Cardiff. This ssetns like a paradox in foot- hall, but history prores it to be the truth nevertheless. People may lauph at such a thing. tradi- tion. but it is & potent factor in fo<?ha'l fnr \ïnth: it a know th?it. (!;i7J¡71i ?a.n airways play a much better game against Newi>ort than against Swansea, and it is sig- nificant that the Usksiders pnt on more points ag-amst, Swansea in the last two matches than they did against Cardiff. Cecil Biggs is playing on the top of his form juat now. and is being fancied for his cap against Ireland, provided that Gwyn Nioholla turns out and that Willie Llewellyn will not be a serious candidate for the right wing position. Mr. Gillard sacrificed a. big slice of hie repu- tation as a referee by his extraordinary rulings in the Bristol v. Cardiff match on Saturday. With the exception of the referee. everybody on the field, including the Bristol players themselves, knew that Jarman was offside when he started on the run which culminated in Bristol's try being scored. Why is it that Welsh teams do not get fair play on English grounds? Last treason Cardiff was the only team to beat Newport, and they did the trick three times. They lost the last match at Cardiff mainly through Gwyn NichoUs playing against them for the first time. We felt annoyed with Gwyn at the time, but we have forgiven him long ago, and had almost for- gotten the fact. Cardiff forwards had a warmer time of it in the tight mauls last Saturday than they had had in any previous match this season. The Bristol eight went in for the bashing game; but they met their equals, and one must look outside the forwards for the secret of Car- diff's defeat.

I CILFYNYDD. I Nothing short of a miracle can prevent the I Oilfynydd team winning the Glamorgan Times" cup. Ystrad holds a good second I place. The wooden spoon is for either the I Graigwen, Belle Vue, or Cynon Stars.

I DINAS. I Fairplay," a follower of the Dinas Club, corrects a correspondent's statement that the Cambrian boys defeated Dinas in a recent match. The result of the game, he says, was a draw, there being no score on either side. Dinas Stars are drawn to play Llwyuypia Juniors in the Pontypridd Cup Competition. If both teams are at full strength there will be a stiff fight. May the best team win. Alf. Hinton. the nippy half-back of Dinas Stars, who has now recovered from the injury he received some time ago, will turn out for the Stars in their next match.

I LLANDAFF. I Llandaff Yard visited Llantwit Major last Saturday with a, very Ttoop tenrn. being rninus several of their best players. They were. there fore, unable to do credit to themselves. As it was, they made the Majorites go all the way to secure a victory of three points, after a most pleasant and evenly-contested game.

I LLWYNYPIA I After two successive and disastrous visits down West, Llwynypia are "at home" on Saturday to Aberavon. whom they Cicounte-r in a league fixture. Brice and his man have not yet) proved victorious at Llwynypia, and it is not thought probable that they will be to to-day, for on their own midden" Llwyni have a happy knack of "rising to the occasion." In confirmation of a "par" which appeared some time ago announcing that the Mid- Rhondda Athletic Grounds were approaching completion comes the news that they will be opened on Easter Monday and Tuesday, when the first athletic meetings will be held.

I MAPSTFr The Spelter Seconds managed to defeat the Gilfach Seconds by two tries to love on Satur- day last. The scorers were D. Ward -nd Joe Lewis. Danny Richards was the beet forwar'l on the field. He played a magnificent game. The Spelter Rovers will journey to ireorky to-day to play the Juniors. The failure of Maesteg to defeat Treorky last Saturday occasioned great surprise at Maesteg. After playing 45 minutes against the wind in the fint half, it was thought that the Llynvi Valley men would have added suM- cient points to have won. In the Glamorgan League table Maesteg has registered twelve points np to date. Peny- graig are due in the Llynvi Valley to-day, and Maestegians are confident of their team's ability to make a further addition to the above lillu..lUer. Johnny Thomas, who has played back for Maesteg this season, has made a successful partner to Ned Jones at half-back. Tom ±±>1111111, his successor, is also playing as good a game as ever, souiuu "10 point. I

MOUNTAIN ASH. I Carpenter was not allowed many opportu- nities of showing his worth against Ponty- pridd. Lewis, the wingman, opposing him, laid himself out to watch the fleet "Moun- taineer," and credit is due to him for his success in keeping the scoring down. Warlow, in the Pontypridd three-quarter line, was of great assistance to his side. His kicking and saving under difficulties had a deal to do with the smallness of the Mountain Ash score. Linton, the clever Mountain Ash forwards.. is a very serviceable player. He is ready and capable of filling any position in the team at a moment's notice. When Sam Muxworthy left his position through an injury against Pontypridd, Linton filled his place during the remainder of the game, and right well did he acquit himself. The game between the old rivals, Mountain Ash and Pontypridd, was not of a very ex- citing nature. The play became too scrappy to be interesting. Mountain Ash folk hope that their team will do better to-day. -when they visit Treherbert. This match has an important bearing on the league cham- pionship. Should "The Mount" win, their posi- tion becomes fairly secure. Mountain Ash will have a severe trial of their 4^LEN^THDUNNAR ^HE next three weeks. F?I Treherberi, Penygraig, and London WTh.,eJy .h? away matches. The trip to London is considered, however, as a holiday fixture.

NAN RYGLO. Football has not been very promising at Garn since the committee changed their sec- retary. R. Williams, of Garn, was a. failure against Aberg-avenny on Saturday last, when they played their first round for the Welsh cup. Now that Garn have been knocked out of the Welah cup comoetition, they mean to make a bold bid for the Brynmawr medals. They play their first round on Monday, February 23, at Brynmawr, when they meet Garndiffaith.

NEATH. I Last season Lydney defeated Neath at Lydney. To-day Neath intend showing the visitors that they have greatly improved. To nse the words of a Neath three-quarter, we are going to pulverise them." Why don't the Neath Football Committee organise a match in aid of the Mumbles Life- boat Fund? Haven't they sufficient energy' Why. even the youngsters who play Soccer are going to do their little bit next Thursday alternoon. Nat Edwards was all over W. M. Jones in the Bridgend match. And the funny part of it is that the Bridgend flier was brought out to mark him. Stephens played a good game on Saturday last against Bridgend, but, he was at times lacking where he is usually strongest-in taking his passes. The performances of Harry Hanford, the Neath deputy-skipper, in recent matches are indicative of a brilliant future. Hanford in class company would shine with no uncertain light. Bridgend hare not won a match this season. death's twenty-point victory suggests that they are not likely to unless a radical change for the better takes place. The improved form of Johnny Thomas in the Bridgend match and the rattling display of the three-quarters opens out pleasing vistas suggesting the possibilities of great achieve- ments. It is the general opinion at Neath that the forwards will have to show greatly improved form if Aberavon are to be beaten a week hence. The 'Afon team cannot boast of good backs, but they can of a splendid pack of for- wards. Neath's recent successes should lead to in- creased revenue. To-day's game -,vith Lydney should attract a good gatQ." Neath ap- pear certain to win. The Neath committee are trying to persuade Joe Davie3 to turn out again. He has promised to, and we may see him behind the all blacks to-day. We "may."

NEWPORT. I Which Welsh team has oftenest been cliam- pion? The question arises as the season draws to a close and Newport is again top of the tree. Because, whatever be the result of to-day's meeting, the result cannot be changed in one reepect. Newport is again in the proud position of being top of the tree. How is it that there is so much consistency about the Uskside operations? Pearson has declared that it is due to systematic training and to the good feeling which is kept up amongst all playera right through the season. By the way, those who have not seen Pear- son lately may pass him by and never notice him. He has disguised himself by taking on the cult of the clean-shaven. That moustache is non est. It is surprising how players. like teams. have their periods of on and off colour. For a time there was a feeling that Charlie Lewis, the Newport right wing, was going off, and might have to give place to someone with more pronounced and consistent qualities. But he has come on again with a ritbh. and no one has played better than Lewis in the last few games. He took two shots at goal against Swansea last Saturday, one of them. as his- tory now rccordeth, being succcssful. Wyatt (iould is another in and outer. He liag not yet quite sealed down to the stamina wh;rh was expertecl of him. but against the all whites last Saturday he played a game which was a great improvement on a few recent r>erformances. The dash which he put into his defence was stood, and the way he fol'owed up and overpowered I.ookman on a ronrile of orcasions stood out with great con- gpituousncss. No forward on either Bide last. Saturday played a, more eye-opening game than J. 0. Jenkins, who was very nearly, if not quite. the most prominent man in the front rank. Along with him might be bracketted E. Thomas, who is still improving, and will no doubt set intsr- national rank.

PONTYPRIDD. One of the largest crowds seen at the People's Park for some time met to witness the match played for medals between the Graigwen Seconds and Merlin Stara on Mon- day last, and the excitement was great. The game was well into the second half before Tom Powell crossed over as the result of a fine forward rush and notched the only try of the game, and which won for Graigwen the match. Pontypridd played the best game of the, season agilinst Mountain Ash last Saturday, and the supporters of the old firm" were very much disappointed with the "small win." The Taff forwards were in fine form, and it was evident from the splendid way in which they kept up steam to the end that there has been some training since the new order has been issued by the Pontypridd committee. Rogers, who played centre for Pontypridd last Saturday against Mountain Ash, as a substitute to Arthur Lewis, gave entire satis- faction. He played a marvellous game and kept both Muxworthys busily engaged. Rogers is a Havod boy, and would be a decided acqui- sition to the Pontypridd team. The reason given by John Walter James. Pontypridd's captain, for not turning out of late is that he has 'been not in the best of health. A committeeman bemoans the fact that he has not played lately, and asserts that he is the ;best forward Pontypridd ever had. The first match in the junior competition for the Newbridge Rhondda Brewery cup and medals, played on Saturday last, was well attended, and great interest was taken in the first struggle between Llantwit and the Hot- spurs. The competition promises to be a decided success, and to fully fulfil the objects of the promoters, viz.. to foster the interest in junior football circles. Of late there has been a good deal of talk about the recreation ground for the Graig, and now that Mr. Leyshon is taking the matter in hand the inhabitants of the ward are not without hope. It is rumoured that Mrs. Morgan, the landlady of the Rose and Crown, has promised JS10 towards the venture. If any place is in sore need of recreation ground, it is the Graig. At present, the junior teams of this district have to journey to the top of a neighbouring mountain to play, and this. to say the least of it, is, in bad weather, not very acceptable. Mir. Evan John, who is taking a great interest in the Pontypridd Schools League, has been successful in arranging fixtures with the Cardiff Schools League. A team to represent the town is to be selected to play zit a, trial match.

PONTYCLUN Pontyclnn are now playing in tip-top form. They have only lost one match since October. They have secured a splendid full back in G. Devonshire. Pontyclun have now played 17 matches, won 11, lost 3, drawn 3; points for, 163; against, 37. The forwards are now playing a fine game, and give their backs plenty to do. Gould s try was a regular eye-opener against Pencoed last Saturday.

FOOTBALL LAYS AND LYRICS.-No. 21 By "Idris": Illustrated by J. M. Staniforth. THE NEW TEST. I [The "Morning Leader sugpgests that every football player should be medically examined I before he goes on the field.] Bill Jenkins stripped him of his clothes And faced the doctor's frown: The doctor wore a business air And eyed him up and down. He plied him with the stethoscope, His stomach gently stroked. And into that expansive mouth Thermometers he poked. Then on his arms he deftly poonced, Ea,ch muscle tried, ard nerve, And felt his pulse and dotted down His sphygmographic curve. His tongue was placed beneath the lens. And then a list was made Of how he felt, and didn't feel, Down to the nicest shade. The victim next upon a scale WaS weighted to a pound, And lastly a certificate Proclaimed him right and sound. But all this bother, all this fuss, Why couldn't it be shorter? Well this, you see. is Saturday, And Jenkins plays three-quarter! -IDRIS.

PENYGRAIG. Several members of the Belle Vue team were seriously injured in the match with Ystrad last Saturday, and are still undergoing medical treatment. Without wishing to detract in the slightest from Treherbert's good performance at Bella Vue last Saturday, M was freely admitted that Penygraig did not vkn owing to lack of a good tactician to direct operations. Playing with the wind, the Treherbert backs wore the Penygraig forwards down by clever kicking, while on the change of ends the Belle Vue men neglected their chances of so doing. Every team must pay for learning, but expe- rience bought at the expense of league points is, indeed, dear when Penygraig held such rosy chances for premier league honours.

PONTN EWYDD. Supporters of the Pontnewydd Football Team on Saturday were in love and charity with all men, their cause of supreme content- ment being the brilliant win secured by their favourites against Machen, on the Pontnewydd enclosure, in a Monmouthshire League encounter. During the whole of the game the black 'uns" had by far the better of matters, and in every department were head and shoulders above Machen. The forwards, ably led by Stitch Thomas and W. J. Fielding, played a great game-in fact, at one portion, although only playing six men, and kicking up the hill, they managed to register a try. Their quick following up and clever work in the open were a treat, and the way in which they commanded the scrimmages and heeled the ball oat, to the great advant- age of the home backs, were reminiscent of old times, and were in bright contrast to the poor form shown by them during the last few weeks.

SWANSEA. I The comment at Swansea after last Satur- day's match was, "Amaning! Even yet New- port's luck does not desert them." Newport have won against 8waneea? at St. Helen's by dropped goals or some such equivocal score so often that it appears to be something more than luck. Gloucester never do great things at St. Helen's. They suffer the fate of all English teams directly they cross the Welsh border. St. Helen's is a veritable boneyard for them- a Golgotha. They will do no better to-day. Here are Newport able to cay they have beaten Swansea twice this season, and yet they have never crossed their litics! Such ia football! Swansea have been over Newport's line twice, and at two matches out of the three practically ran over them," or at least put them to their wits' end in defence. New- port wins against Swansea mnch like Scotland does against Walce. They had more of the play last Saturday, certainly. It is suggested that a match should take place at Swansea for the benefit of the life- boat sufferers. People are to be entrapped throurh the amasements in every posa ble form r this eawe. Would it not be a fine thing to get Sir Henry Irving to kkk off in the Bwioeeft v. Gkmatmar match to-day? But I observe he will be acting at that moment in The Belle." Now it is a remarkable thing, but, in spite of Swansea folk believing Cardiff to be a greatly inferior team to Newport, they expect Cardiff to win to-day. Such is luck, prestige, or whatever the strange influence or fatality which haunts football fields. It often rides behind Swansea when they meet Newport, but it seems to dog Newport's footsteps when they go to Oardiff. Bancroft is going to turn out against Gfoucester to-day. The display of Lockman at Newport last Saturday was variously criti- cised. Our critic and Harry Bowen thought quite differently on the subject. But Lock- man was admitted by Swansea folk not to be at the top of his form. A man can't always be that. Pet&r is a marvelously good full- back, though. The secretary of the Belfast Collegians thinks Scotch footballers anything but gentle- men when they dine. In that he differs from the muddied oaf" who made that speech against the Welsh. As a matter of fact, foot- ballers are human, and they feel the life in every vein." Owen hurt his shoulder in the Newport match, and it is not quite certain that he will be able to play against Gloucester to-day. Swansea have to beat Newport at St. Helen's if they are going to make a bid for the cham- I pionship. In advance I want to put a bit on, too. I don't expect Newport to score a try against Swansea this season. So all they have to look out for is-those kicks!

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TIRPHIL. -I I A good came was witn?Mcd on Saturday A goo Virpbil Grasshoppers and the Empire United in the first round for the Welsh Union Cap. The United started off with a bang, but they made the pace too hot to last, and were eventually beaten by one goal and three tries to nil. It was very unfortunate that Mr. Probert, the appointed referee, failed to turn up. having loet the train, but the post was well filled by Mr. Mat Price, Tredegar. There is a young junior team at Tirphil known as the Stars, who are going along in fine style. They have yet to be beaten on their own ground. # They have a few promising plajers in M. Davies (captain), J. Jones, and A. Evans.

f TROEDYRHIW. Knocked oat in the first round was the general talk last Saturday night at Troedy- rhiw after being defeated by Cilfynydd by a solitary goal for the South Wales Challenge Cup. A great deal of unneceMary roughness was infused into the play. The visitors were the worse offenders, and they had to pay the penalty for it. Bertie Thomas made an excellent dash in the first half, but Jenkius forced him into touch-in-goal. and again the homesters cleared in fine style. The Oilfynydd backs were anything but good. They actually stopped to pass, and if Troedy- rhiw played an attacking game instead of a defensive one they would have won hands down. W. J. Jones played excellent football for his side, but he allowed himself to be tackled by smart following up on a few occasions. Johnny Morris also played grandly, especially when the elements were against him. He was rarely tackled, and his long kicks to touch were applauded.

TREHERBERT. I Treherbert exhibited rare form last Satur- day, when they drew with Penygraig, at Peny- graig: If such form be retained the cup- holders are likely to keep the cup for another season. Up to the present no meeting has been called for the organisation of a cricket club. It seems that cricket will be dormant at Tre- herbert this season, as the active members of last season's club are determined not to have a hand in the formation of a club. The Treherbert pack will be greatly strengthened to-day by the inclusion of D. Jones, who was absent from the pack that played against Penygraig. The international is without a doubt equal to two substitutes. Treherbert taW on Mountain Ash to-day in a league conteet on the ground of the firml The previous match resulted in a decisive victory for Mountain Ash by one goal and 1.hroo tries. Treherbert, however, are deter- mined to bring of a surprise packet. Fitzgerald played as custodian last Saturday for Treherhert. and proved himself an adept. in this position, as well as at centre three- quarter. S. Hawkins's injury in the early stages of the final half greatly handicapped Treherbert. If his services had beeu retained. there might have been a different aspect on the score.

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TREORKY A better set of forwards could not have repre- sented Treorky than last Saturday's eight. All the strong men of the team were there, and by working together with all their might they succeeded in making themselves felt in no small measure. Treorky's supporters were not very sanguine of the result, though some hopes of victory were expressed when it became known, five minutes before kick-off as usual, that the best available team was out. These hopes were strengthened by the knowledge that some of Maesteg's regular men were absent. Having failed to do anything more than force about a dozen minors in the first half, Treorky could not on the re-start face the wind with- out the prospect of a defeat. But Maesteg must have expended their energy in keeping the home team from scoring prior to the interval, for, although Treorky were now at a disadvantage in having a strong wind in their faces, yet they succeeded before full time in scoring two tries, the credit for which goes to Lewis Lewis and George Evans, The strongest point in the Maesteg team was the good combination among the three- quarters. Very little chance they had of showing themselves to advantage, but it was seldom they lost an opportunity of doing some- thing to improve their side's position on the field of play. It was unfortunate that the game was char- acterised with a little roughness; but it was not, luckily, a repetition of the encounter between the same teams at Maeeteg earlier in the season. At all events, the referee had to do nothing more than give a few words of friendly advice to one or two of the players. Mr. Bright, however, had to go to the touoh- line to speak to some of the spectators on one occasion. They were a little noisy, and the warning had the desired effect. With praise- worthy presence of mind some of the Treorky public, who aTe good sportsmen, no doubt, shouted, They're Maesteg men." With the lengthening of the days comes the late hours for starting matches. At Treorky, at any rate, this is the rule, though it may seem slightly out of place at this time of the year to play the last ten minutes of the game in semi-darkness. Under some unions this is considered an offence, and penalties are enforced for its commission. Including the postponed encounter with Mountain Ash, Treorky have still half-a-dozen league fixtures. Here is an opportunity of up- setting calculations as to the destination of the cup. There have been very few junior matcheir at Treorky this season. The Treorky Juniors seem to have been the busiest of the younger teams, and their success in keeping the com- bination alive through two seasons, while they are unable to get hardly any gate money to support them, is most commendable. It is a greaty pity they cannot obtain the regular use of a field. The Treorky Thursdays play Porth next Thursday, when it is hoped they will make their fourth win over Porth this season. Treorky played a champion game at forward against Maesteg on Saturday, and, with two centres like Dai Harris a.nd Browning, of Maesteg, would beat any team in the league. What a pity Aberavon smudged the Treorky Thursday's record, and that only by a point, viz., a goal to a dropped goal. But for this they would have been the only unbeaten Thursday team.

TREDEGAR Ernest Jones, of Cardiff Mackintosh, is ex-I pected to assist Tredegar against Pill Harriers to-day. Jones ha3 permanently thrown in his lot with the league leaders. He ia reputed to be a very smart centre. It is fortunate for the club that they have an old veteran like Jim Davies to fall back upon. Several times this season he has come to the rescue of the club when there was no one else available. He played a splendid and stylish game against Abertillery last Saturday. Although he has been playing football for so long, he is at present in as good form as ever he was. There is great dissatisfaction among the followers of the league teams at the non-pub- lication of the league table. Very few know the position occupied in the competition by the respective clubs. This is certainly not the way to popularise the league. The following clubs have been drawn to play in the first round of the Tredegar Gold Medals' Competition:—Dowlais v. Rhymney, Talywain v. Tredegar Parish Church, Tredegar West Ends v. Pontlottyn Wanderers, Troedrhwgwair v. Victoria, Abergavenny Wanderers v. Dukestown. The first match, between Dowlais and Rhymney, was a most interesting one, and augurs well for the quality of the competition.

I YSTRAD. Saeh veterans as Bob Jones, of Treorky, and Dick Hellings, of Llwynypia, played for the Ystrad Stars on Monday last, when Cilfynydd were the visitors on the league champions' ground. Ystrad were superior in all depart- ments, and the kind of game they played would be a pattern to some of the senior league teams. They scored three goals (one from a mark), and a try to nil.

I WILLIAMSTOWN. I Williamstown journeyed to Pentre on Satur- day, and played the Pentre and Gelli United. The game waS very evenly contested. Gelli was strongly* represented, while Williamstown, as usual, were without four of their regular players.

WHITCHURCH. I Caerphilly are at length satisfied. After three attempts, they have defeated Whit- chnrch, and on the latter's own ground, too. Whitchurch sadly missed the services of Boothby, their smart full back. Many are of opinion that he would have so strengthened the defence that a draw would have resulted. As things were on the day's play, Caerphilly fully deserved to win by eleven points to five.

Association Gossip. I CARDIFF I A good deal of interest was centred in the meeting of the Banks and Corinthians at Llandaff Fields last Saturday, and a large crowd witnessed the game. The Banks had got a good side together, and were confident of winning, but the result was never in doubt, and the Corinthians, following up their pre- vious Saturday's good form, won without any great exertion. Th Banb had the services of Hoad and Aubrey, who when playing together are looked upon as the best forwards in the district. The pair were certainly in a class by themselves, but the Corinthians' halves, notably Gibeon and Beatt, were a bit too much for them, and rarely allbwed them to become dangerous. William, at back, and Brown and Williams, at half, were prominent for the Banks, whilst Price, the Corinthian veteran, and the halves were in good form for the Oorintkians. Eddie Brown, who played for Cardiff against Rogerstone last week, is a member of the Roath Crescents. He is very fleet of foot, and combines well with hie centres. Eddie justified his inclusion in the forward line. Hyman'g burly form was looked for in vain among the Cardiff players. The fact was he had journey to Bristol on biz." Ivor. Heitwnan was severely pressed in the Rogerstone match. Had his defence been wanting in the least the three goals would have been easily multiplied. It is only two seasons ago since Ivor represented the Cardiff Schools' League between the sticks, for he is only just seventeen years of age now. Pritchard was easily" the better of the Cardiff halves ]ast week. The heavy ground did not suit Haydn Price, whs slackened down con- siderably towards the close. Dowler, who marked Braddon, on the Cardiff right, is a member of the Cardiff College team. Edgar had numerous admirera among the Cardiff crowd. The Oardiff Albiona are making great pre- parations for the amateur semi-final match at Llanbradach. Mr. J. R. Amos says that if the Albions play their usual game they will win. W. Poole, who has represented the Roath Crescents at centre forward during their long run of successes, has retired. Inker, the old St. Monica's forward, will be given a trial, and should he come off trumps his position in the famous Crescents will be permanent. Fred Chown again plays for the Canton Wednesdays after a stay of a few months with the Cardiff mid-week team. Barry District are making great efforts to head the Albions off, but we fancy the Cardiff men are more than a match for them. Pallott renders a good account of him- self on the wing for the Oardiff Albions. St. Vincent's are not at all doubtful over the forthcoming engagement with the Crescents. Harry Poole and Needbam are in great form at present, and intend to do their utmost to ¡ quell Tom Griffiths and Co.

CAERLEON. I Caerleon experienced on Saturday the effects of the recent circular issued by the South Wales Football Association. Caer- leon's fixture was with Newport Garrison. To the surprise Qd regret of Caerleon, a letter was received from the soldiers stating that, as Caerleon was not affiliated to the association, the garrison team would be unable to keep the fixture. The game had been eagerly looked forward to, and the keenest disappointment was felt when the above was made known. It will,' however, perhaps, prove a. blessing in dis- guise to Oaerleon. The danger of not joining the association is now very apparent to the Caerleon club, and next season an application will be made for membership to the governing body. A suggestion that the football clnl) and cricket club should be under one management led to many interesting discussions last week. Nothing, however, was done in the matter at the annual meeting of the cricket clnb last week. By the way. the Bey. A. H. Sproule. the hard-working secretary of the cricket club. had a moat encouraging report to present, and it was gratifying to the large number present to learn that he was prepared to take on the duties again. Mr. T. R. P. Herbert also accepted the captaincy, and this contradicted the unpleasant rumours of the disbandment of the club.

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LLANBRADACH. 1 The Llanbradach and Dukestown match at Llanbradach was looked upon as deciding the cup-tie team to play against Cardiff Albions at Treharris. It was not a great game by any means, but it was as hard a battle as we have had on Charles-street ground this season, and the result is a very good reflex of the play. The outstanding feature of the visitors' ex- position was their brilliant defence, Heading- 'ton in particular doing grand service for his side; while Pritchard, in goal, brought off many a rattling save. The home team started operations rather indifferently, but as time wore on they warmed to their work. Bigfs and Williams were quite the heroes of the defence, while Mills and Athay played their usual safe and careful game. The forwards were placed at a disadvantage, Williams, through indisposition, failing to turn out, his place being filled by Reed, with Davies as his partner. Llanbradach's record up to the present is: — Played, 20; won, 16; lost, 4; goals for, 63; goals against, 28.

MERTHYR VALE. The 'Valians are still going strong. Ynysy- bwl are their latest victims. Ynysybwl are a smart team, and more will be heard of them if they keep together. The homesters' superiority in combination told the tale. They had matters mttch their own way until half-time, when Ynysybwl woke up and found the net. Lewis, the home captain, was not in his best form, and he allowed himself to be beaten on more than one occasion. Roberta was not much better, but having the lead they did not care a great deal as long as Ynysybwl did not add to their total. Jos. Hughes played inside right to D. Thomas. The pair combined well. Dick Davies, inside left, would do well to feed Tommy Jones a little oftener. A little more cohesion between them will place the team on a sounder basis.

PENARTH. The Parish Church journeyed to Whitchurch on Saturday last with a strong team, and eclipsed all their previous records by defeating the homesters by nine goals to love; while the Church Juniors put on four goals to one against the Whitchurch Y.M.C.A. The long-looked-for, improvement in the Church's front rank has at last been seen, and the inclusion of L. Fifoot has proved a good experiment. To-day they meet the Cardiff Corinthians at Llandaff Fields, and if last Saturday's form be maintained a cloee game is expected, the Corinthians and Briton Ferry being the only teams who have defeated the Church this season. Owing to some misunderstanding, the Windsors were without a game on Saturday last, but to-day they meet Barry Old Boys at Barry, and intend making the champions go all the way for their points. It is about time something definite was done in connection with the Penarth Cup Competi- tion, as the season is fast advancing, and if left much later things will necessarily have to be rushed, like last year. Y. Neale is now playing a fine game at oc-ntre-forward for the Parish, and his three goals against Whitchurch last week now place him top scorer of the team, with fifteen goals to his credit. The Wednesdays just managed to bring off their match this week with the Canton Wed- nesdays, the score being one goal to nil. It is about time they showed better form, especially. if they hope to come anywhere in the Penarth Cup Competition.

PORTH. Porth succeeded in heating Aberdare last Saturday by two goals to one. This is the first defeat for Aberdare by a South Wales club this season. On their play last Saturday Picken and Parry have no superiors at back in Sonth Wales, and it was hard lines on Picken not to be selected for the final trial match, as on his present form he has shown that he is still to be considered one of the class players in South Wales. It is a pity that the Aberdare forwards do not go straight for goal. instead of trying to beat five or six of their opponents before part- ing with the ball. Although cleverer than the homesters, they were not so dangerous, and had Porth been credited with four goals it would have been no more than they deserved. Tracey has made himself a warm favourite at Porth by his sterling play. He rarely fails to find the net. He pays strict attention to training, and goes as strong at the finish of the game as he does at the commencement.

PONTLOTTYN I After four attempts the cap tie with Aber- gavenny was brought to a conclusion on Satur- day last at Dukestown. The game ended in a victory for Pontlottyn by two goals to one. The game was a hard one, and the stamina of the men was fully tested. When it is oon- sidered that the Pontlottynites were much lighter, they came out of the ordeal with infinite credit. During the last extra quarter of an hour they were all over their opponents, who were spent out, and gave the liveliest ex- hibition of the game. Pontlottyn owe their victory to the superiority of their backs. The Brothers Magnees and Davies were the stars, and their work was characterised by the highest skill. Their efforts were a treat to witness. Neither set of forwards showed much of the finer points of the game, but, whilst the con- teet was stubbornly fought, there was a total lack of those elements which have a tendency to make the play attractive.

MISCELLANEOUS GOSSIP. I One of the best forwards in the league just now is Jim Webb, the smart young Abertillery scrimmager. Well built, yonng, with plenty of dash and a good knowledge of the game, Webb is at least the equal of any forward in the "Aber" pack on his present form. Treorky fol-ks are anxiously waiting for the Mountain Ash match at Treorky, just to show the Old Firm" that they can still win matchea without the Muxworthys and Walton, who learnt their football at Treorky- R. T. Gabe has declared his willingness to play for Cardiff against English teams, but he does not consider it fair that he should turn out in blue and black against Welsh teams, seeing that he has played this season in the scarlet jersey. If Gabe desides upon remaining in Cardiff he will probably be a regular player in the Cardiff team next season. Gus Lewis has been giving a. practical demonstration of the utilitv of his goal-net during the past week. He had his own goal- posts, with the nets attached, put up on the Park, and all who saw the nets being put to the test were unanimously of opinion that the innovation is a; desirable one, and will be in general vogue among Rugby clubs through- out the country once the conservatism of football has worn off. After all the time, money, and perseverance spent by Mr. Lewis in perfecting his patent, it was very dis- couraging to be told by the Newport Club that they objected to the nets being need in to-day's match at the Park. Dai Francis is a queer sort of chap. Give him a chance from the touch-line, or any other awkward angle, and he will place a goal with beautiful judgment, as witness his efforts in the Monmouthshire v. Glamorgan League. Pontnewydd, Pill, and other games. Put him to kick from in front of the posta and he is almost certain to fail. Why is is impossible to say. Last Saturday he had a grand chance when Tredegar were penalised almost directly in front of the goal; but, true to his pecu- liarity, David failed to gain the coveted points. Somebody else should take the easy ones. Among the backs, D. J. Jones and Prank Watkin* were in rare fettle. The former on one or two oooasions came near scoring, but, owing to lack of combination, his chances were lost. T. Thomas at full-back, was very safe. His tackling and kicking were all that could be desired. Schofield, who has become so familiar to the Treorky football public as full back, was put to play centre on Saturday. Tom Jones, who usually takes up his place at half-back, dis- charged the duties of custodian with satisfac- tion; but it would, no doubt, have been better if they had changed their positions, for it can- not be said that Schofield was a great success in the three-quarter line. Though the ground was in a fairly good con- dition, play was very much confined to the forwards. The number of really good chances to score when the "wind was in Treorky's favour can hardly be counted, so quickly did one present itself after another. This was greatly the fault of the three-quarters, who did not combine at all. Those connected with the team should take Saturday's lesson upon the great value of an efficient three-quarter line seriously to heart, because it is the depart- ment in which Treorky have been backward for a long time. The team can boast of fair individual merit in the backs, but the absence of combination is obvious to everyone. Treherbert are the visitors on the Fairfield next Saturday, and everyone looks forward to the match, which is the fourth this season, but only the first of the four to be played at Treorky. Tredegar were in a. terrible quandary on Fri- day evening last, in view of the Abertillery match on the Saturday. Only one three- quarter was certain of making the journey, one of the half-backs had asked to be excused, and Mat Price (family sickness) and C. Thomas (injury) were unable to take their places in the forv a'df. Matters, however, righted them- selves. J. Davies and E. Watkins came to the rescue in the three-quarter line, D. J. Williams resumed his place at half, C. Thomas played, although suffering from a bad leg, and J. Dunn. the massive forward, filled the vacancy on the wing a la Hodges. Tho team thus weakened went to Abertillery and won. Jonah Jones Scored a marvellous try at Abertillery last Saturday. W. Thomas, after cleverly beating several opponents, paased out to Jones, who, by a Herculean effort, which very few would be capflble of, planted the ball and a six-foot forward ooer the line. Jones it playing a magnificent game this

SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. ————— 0- ————— Matches Played at Cardiff To-day ASSOCIATION. HIGHER GRADE V. ALBANY-BOAD. Played on the Higher Grade bcnoois r ieia. Both teams have been going strong lately. The homesters opened. the game with a strong wind in their favour, and A. Davies made a good attempt at scoring, but Smith defended well. Perrin and Davies attacked again and forced a corner. From the kick-out the visiting forwards broke away, F. Thomas being prominent. Langridge saved splen- didly. Bertilli dribbled grandly directly after- wards, and kicked hard up the field, but the homesters were soon swarming around the visitors' goal, Earl being prominent in keep- ing them out. Several corners fell to them, but Albany's defence was good. Half-tirae:- Albany, nil; Higher Grade, nil. With a strong wind in the visitors' favour, their chances of winning were good. F. Thomas opened the attack with a long shot at goal, the ball just going over the bar. Glover dribbled on his own and passed to the oentre, who shot wide. The homesters now dribbled past the half-way line for the first time this half, and, with the aid of the wind, sent the ball into touch at the other end. From a scrimmage around the goal mouth the visitors nearly scored, Cave saving splen- didly. F. Thomas at last scored for Albany by dropping the ball just under the cross-bar. The homesters now played up, and kept their i opponents busy for some minutes. Bertilli cleared, and came down the field at a good pace, but was pushed into touch near the goal. The visitors kept up the pressure to the end, but could not add to their score. Final score: Goals. Albany-road 1 Higher Grade. o GLADSTONE V. STACEY-ROAD. Played on the Barracks Field. The home- sters played against a strong wind) in the first half, and experienced great difficulty in keep- ing their opponents out. Bryant came near scoring, whilst Kear also played well. With the wind in the second half, the homesters had most of the Dlay, although the vi?itora had hard lines in not scoring. Meek played a sound defensive game, and Davey, Pinch, and Mees were good at attack. Final score: Goals. Gladstone  o Staoey o RADNOR-ROAD V. MOORLAND. Played at Thompson's Park this morning in rather windy weather. This was looked upon as the fight for the League trophy, inasmuch aa Radnor and Moorland are the leaders. Morgan and Stone were early in evidence for smart play, and "Dutter" Williams defended with a will. Thompson was tested, and with lightning rapidity Pritchard was found at home to a long ehot from the home forwards. Lynch's defence was also good. White on the wing, was smart, and Meaker and Thompson were conspicuous for Radnor. Final score; Goals. I- Radnor ?.—?-.??..??..?. 5 Moorland 6 I Final ScoreSplott, 6; Orange, nil.

I RUGBY. OOURT-ROAD V. ROATH PARK. This first division game was played at Sophia Gardens. The ground was a little slippery, and the wind at times blew high. The opening stages were devoid of any inte- rest, but later the play was of a splendid character. The Roath Park forwards were the superior, but the halves were beaten by Wa.kely and Dickson. Dickson did not take long in notching a point, but the kick at goal failed. Hamilton did well at centre, but the tackling was good, and neither side made any headway. Later Dickson ran over with the second try, and Llew. Jones this time sent the ball over the bar. Chapman was grand at full-back, and clearly outplayed Moore, who, although beaten, was plucky. The game was contested at a good pace now, and both packs played a dashing game. Hodges beat Moore and grounded in the corner, but the wind spoiled Jones from converting. Dickson also gained another try. Chapman, Jones, Dick- Bon, and Hodge were the pick of the winners, and Moore, Kemp, Vaughan, and M'Cnllnm did well for Roath Park. Final score. G, T. M. Court-road 1 2 0 Roath Park 0 0 0 ST. JOHN'S V. MOUNT STUART-SQUARE. This second division match was played at tke Sophia Gardens in windy weather. At the outset the game was characterised by its even- ness. St. John's forwards heeled well. and Baldwin was not slow in revealing the foot that he has cleverness and pace. Pillar, at back, was early in evidence for smart kick- ing, and the only regret is that ke is inclined to run a little too far before putting in his kick. Cleverley and Symons among the for- wards were conspicuous, and Bayhoman, at half, was nippy. The interval score was nil. The second half was opened by the St. John's forwards dribbling well, and a score waA only averted by the back falling on the ball. Baldwin slipped round, but his transfer was rather wild. Williams and Brien then got on the move, and Pillard had to grass the latter. Still no score came, and right up to time it was anybody's game. Cleverly Bayhoman, Williams, and Brien were the best for Monnt- stuart, and Pillard, Baldwin, Chave. and Donelly for St. John's. Final score. G. T. If. St. John's 0 0 0 Mount Stuart-square 0 0 0 ST. mAR" (BUTE-STREET) V. ST. MARY'S (CANTON.) This third division league match was played on the former's ground. Brown ran over with the first try after good defensive work by Driscoll. After a dribble, headed by Camp- bell, the Docks boys got along in splendid fashion, and Brooks again went over. Stoodley converted. The second half was mainly in favour of the home team, Lock, Walden, and Stoodley each being pulled down near the line. Driscoll came into prominence by a smart ta-ckle, and a score was narrowly missed, Midway through the second half Lock picked up and worked his way over. North- more converted. It was a good game to wit- ness, but all attempts at passing were smothered, the tackling been keen. North- more and Driscoll showed skill in kicking. Walden was smart at forward, and seems very keen on securing a place in the Cardiff boys' team v. Swansea. Lock was good at three- quarter, but a little selfish. Final score. G. T. M. St. Mary's (Bute-street) 2* 2 0 at. Mary's (Canton) 0 0 0 ♦One dropped. 8T. PATRICK'S V. SOUTH CHURCH- STREET. These second division teams met at the Docks. Morgan kicked off for South Church- street, and play was at once sent into the St. Patrick's quarters. A smart bout of passing by the Church-street three-quarters almost let Radford in, he being pushed into touch just in time. Church-street were now pressing hard with the wind at their backs, and Gibbs, receiving from Lile, put in a poor drop to. goal, the ball going out of bounds. From the kick out tke ball was smartly followed up by Kitchener, who tackled Jenkins before he could get in his kick, and the ball was for the first time during the game in the Church- street quarters, but it was smartly driven back into the St. Patrick's 25. Play waa still in the latter's territory when the half-time whistle blew, with neither side ahead. St. Patrick's now opened np play with the wind at their backs, and played with more dash than they did in the first half. Some fine com- bination between the St. Patrick's three- quarters was smartly nipped by Dobbins, who picked up and found touch at half-way. Again St. Patrick's pressed, and Kitchener, picking up in the loose, almost dropped a goal just before time. The final was sonnded; leaving the play in the centre with nothing scored on either side. Final score. G. T. M. St. Patrick's 0 0 0 Sooth Church-street 0 0 0 ST. PETER'S V. TREDEGARVILLE. Played on the Roath Park. The St. Peter's I forwards were the stronger lot. Crimmins scored the only try of the match. E. Jones played a good game at half for the losers. Final score: G. T. M. St. Peter's 0 1 0 Tredegarville 0 0 0 WOOD-STREET V. ADAK8DOWN. Played at Roath Park. The visitors, with the wind in their favour in the second half, piled on a heavy score. Final score: U. T. M. Wood-street  4 7 0 Ad?medowu .?.?. 0 0 0 ST. MONICA'S V. 'r. CUTHIBEXT" Played on the Barracks rjeid, and resulted in a win for the homesters, Jeffreys and F. Thomas scoring. ft Final score: G T. M. St- Monica's 0 2 0 St. Cuthbert's 0 0 0 ELEANOR-STREET V. METAL-STREET. These teams met at the Docks. Eleanor- street kicked off with the wind at their backs, and a smart return by Phillips found touch in the centre. Play waged here for a time, until Hancock picked up in the loose and attempted a drop for goal, but the wind took the ball into play again. Up to half- time neither side bad the better of the play. From the kick oat the MetAJ-atreet forwards bomn to ?Mack. and mwhed play ,.I. the L where Harrison feooofced down, jnst in I time to avert an almost certain try. From now on the game was very fast, both backs having plenty of work to do. Poole, one of the Metal-street forwards, came into prominence for some smart tackling and dribbling. Of the Eleanor-street pack Hancock and Edwards were very smart, and also Harrison, who was the ta.Ue&t and heaviest forward on the neld. Final score. G. 1. M. .1, ,al score. G. T. M. t 0 0 0 Metal-street .?.—_ 0 0 0 CRWYS-ROAD V. ST. DAVID'S. Played on the Barracks Field. St. David's kicked off against the wind. and White put in a poor return. A ecrum followed, and Pearce made a splendid opening. and, parsing to Reardon, sent him over with a fine try. The kick failed. From the re-start Reardon made a mark, and kicked a splendid goal. Pearce, next got the ball, and, beating all oprosition, scored. Reardon converted. Just before the call of time Reardon again scored. The try was converted. Final score: G. T. M. St. David's .4 1 0 Crwyo-roaA 0 0 0 *One from a mark. Virgil-street, one converted goal; Grange, nil. Grange Seconds, nil; Virgil-street Seconds, nil.

CARDIFF SCHOOLS LEAGUE. Moorland-road are bent on carrying off the league trophy this year. If they do so, they will be the firat team that has ever attained such a result after an absence of four years from the league. Higher Grade are now placed a point above Grange—above sixth place—by their win over Gladstone. In the forward line for the Gradites Jones is a swift and clean shot, and can claim to have secured the majority of points. Radnor, who until last week were making great headway, have now fallen back two points. This must be very disheartening to Messrs. Price and Coyne. After their victory over Splott their future loomed bright. Trevor Meaker, Poll Morgan, Mac," and Stone are great in their respective positions. Polly," for instance, is a real beauty. He can score when playing in any position, and is quite as brilliant when partnering Stone as he is on the wing. Lansdowne have only won two matches out of fourteen. The west enders must be suffer- ing from r lack of physique rather than intel- ligence or good advice, for Messrs. Staniforth and Merritt are two of the best. This is where the value of the Cardiff Schools League comes in. Heitzman (Severn- road) is now playing for Cardiff; Lionel Mul- lins (Severn-road) for the Corinthians; Jock Pate (Severn-road). for the Cardiff Albions; Archibald Wri(le for a Barry team; Pascoe Howells (Stacey) for Whitchurch, and others too numerous to mention. Correct to February 14 (inclusive). Goals. School P. W..D. L. Fr. Air. Ptll. Splott-road 14 9 3 2 33 13 20 Moorland-road 12 9 1 2 19 9 20 Radnor-road. 13 6 2 5 16 9 17 Severn-road. 15 6 5 4 20 18 16 Albany-road 14 3 3 8 13 17 14 Stacey-road. 13 4 4 5 15 19 13 Higher Grade 13 4 7 2 16 16 10 Grangetown 13 4 8 1 18 15 9 Roath Park 11 2 4 5 7 9 9 Gladstone 12 4 7 9 19 9 Lansdowne-road 14 2 9 3 15 31 7

I CARDIFF V. NEWPORT. I Mr. HARRy BOWEN'S article in Mon- day's "Evening Express" will deal with I- the Oardiff v. Newport match to-day.

I FOOTBALL QUERIE8. Gardiner (CapoDch).-R T. GiLbe played on the wing for Wales against Ireland at Swan- sea in March. 1901, coming into the team as a reserve to Trew. Jack Evans, of Swinton, played his first international match, after leaving Llanelly for Llwynypia.

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