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STOP PRESS Latest Telegrams. "EXPRESS" OFFICE, 7.45 p.m. ENGLISH CUP. Millwall, 1: EverUm, 0. Aston Villa. 3; Tottenham Hotspur, 2. Derby County, 3; Stoke, 0. Bury, 1; IVotts County. 0. LEAGUE MATCHES. Liverpool, 3; IScwcastle United, 0. Notts Forest, 3: West Bromwich, 1. Stockport County, l; Doncaster, 0. Middiechro. 3; Sheffield United, 1. su,, e. -,n (1: 3; BiacKburu Rovers, 0. SECOND DIVISION. Gainsborough, 3; Burnley, 0. Blackpool, 0; Woolwich Arsenal, 0. Lincoln City, 2; Manchester United, 1. Buislem Port Vale, 2; Chesterfield, 1. Bristol City, 6; Leicester Fosse, 1. Smalt Heath, 1 goal; Glossop, nil. Manchester ftity, 5 goals; Button United, nil. Barnsley, goa]s; I'res'.on Korth End, nil. IjACASHIRE LEAGUE. Rochdale, 4; St. Helens, 1. Earlestwn, 3; Chorley, 1. Southport, 3; St. Helens Recreation, 2. Stalybridge, 2; Barrow, 1. Barwen, 6; Bacup, 0. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Kettering. 3; Brentiord, 2. Heading, 5; Northampton. 1. New Brompton, 2; West Ham, 0. Queen's Park Rangers, 2; Bristol Eoters, 0. Ltiton, 4; Watford, 1. NORTHERN LEAGUE. Crook, 4; Southbank, 1. Darlington St. Augustines, 2; Wesfc Hartle- pool, 0. Scarborough, n- Darlington, 0. Stockton St. John's, 2 goals; Bishop Auckland, L MIDLAND LEAGUE. Lincoln Reserves, 4; Barnsley, 0. Worksop. 2; Leicester Fosse. 0. Chesterfield Reserves, 3 goals; Whitwlck, 2. r Doncaster Reserves, 2 goals; Newark, 1.

1. RESULTS.1, Rugby. I Final socre:- Bath 14 points. Barry 3 points. Whitchurch Nomads, 1 converted goal 1 dropped goal 2 tries; Llandaff Yard Seconds, nil. Coventry, 2 tries; Cheltenham, nil. Blackwood, 2 tries; Chepstow St. Mary's, nil. Ciltynydd, nil; Stars, nil. Garn. nil; Abertuiery Crusaders, nil. penylan, 2 goals (1 dropped). 5 tries; Old Monktonians, nil. Kxeter, 7 points; Plymouth, nil. Tredegar, 2 tries; Lydney, nil. Ebbw Vale, 1 try; ilachen, nil. Blaenavon, nil; Pontnewynydd, nil. Pontnewydd, 1 goal 3 tries; Cwmbran, nil. Brymnawr, 1 disputed goal; Caerphilly, nil. Llitudaff Yard, 2 tries; Caerphilly, 1 try. Caerphilly lircelsipie, 5 tries; Crusaders, nil. Swansea SeconU8, 1 try; Briton Ferry, nil Blackwood, 2 trieg; Chepstow St. Mary's, nil. Lydcey Seconds, 1 goal l try; Newport Extras, nil. Cardiff Nomads, 2 goals (1 dropped) 2 tries; Whit- church, nil. .Stride Stars, 1 goal 4 tries; Taibaoh, 1 dropped goal. Maclien Rhffi. 1 goal 1 try; Machen Church, 1 try. Canton Barbarians, 4 goals (1 dropped) 2 tries; Weibeys, 1 goal. Canton Stars, nil; Grange, nil. 8t. Albaa'a, 2 goals 1 try; Wells United, nil. Dunvant, 2 tries; Stepney, nil. Skewen Balba Boys, 2 goals, X tries; Victorias, nil. Penrhos, 1 £ oal; Gorseinon, 1 try. Swunspa, Teachers, 7 points; Pont;trdulais, 6 points, leliutoel, 2 goals, 2 tries; Llangeunech, 1 try. t'ketty, 2 tries; Mumbles, dropped goal. Rhymuey Lillies, 2 tries; Barswd Lillies, nil. Cardiff Villa, 3 tries; Grange church, nil. R-oniillv, 3 goals; Empire United, 1 goal. I'ontypool, 1 dropped goal; Cardiff Reserves, nil. Treorky Juniors, 1 goal 1 try; Treherbert SUrs, nil. Blaisa, 2 goale; Whitchurch, nil. O.mbrian Bors, 2 tries; Witliamstown, 1 try. Aberbecg, 1 goal 1 try; Blaciiivood, I try. Cinderford, 4 tries; Cardiff Loudouns, nil. Mackintosh Seconds, 1 goal 1 try; Longcroes-street, 1 try. t Loudoun Crescents, 2 goals 3 tries; Christina Stars, 1 try. Pontnewydd, 1 goal 3 tries; Cwmbran, nil. Ystrad Stars, 1 goal 7 tries; Tirphil, 2 tries. J\lJ2ravan JSUrs, nil; Pontnewynydd, nil. Mfiestcg Stars, 3 tries; Spelter Rovers, nil. Gba,1ta, 3 tries; Diuas t'owis, nil. Llwvnvpla Juniors. 2 tries; Pentre and Gelli United, Bi!. Bryncethin, 3 tries; Llantwit Major, 1 try. Albany Rovers, 1 dropped goal 3 tries; Dinas Old Boys, 2. tries. nENERAL RlTGBY MATCHES. Marlborough Nomads, 2 tries (6 points); Harlequins, 1 goal (5 points). Castleford, 2 goals 2 tries (16 points); Manchester, 1 goal (i) points). VI atsonians, 11 points; West of Scotland, nil. Old Merchant. Taylors, 1 goal, 1 penalty goal; St. Thomas's Hospital, 1 try. Torquay, 1 goal. 1 try; Barnstaple, 1 try. Lennoi, 1 goal, 2 tries; Richmond, 3 trias. London Scottish, 4 goals (one a penalty), 1 try; Black- lieatti, 1 penalty goal. Liverpool, 23 points; New Brighton, uil. Birkenhead Park, 1 goal, 1 try; Sale, 1 try. Rugby, 2 goals 2 tries; Old Edv. ardians, nil. Ollord L'niversity, 3 tries; Kensington, nil. Edinburgh University. 3 goals 5 tries; Edinburgh Academicals, 1 try (3 points). Leicester, 3 tries; Gloucester, I goal. Guy's Hospital, l.Vpoints: London Irish, 6 points. NORTHERN UNIO CUP. THIRD BOUND. Halifax, nil; Brighouse Rangers, nil. OHiam, 1 goal; Bradford, nil. falfurd, 15 points: Rochdale Hornets, nil. Runcorn, 1 goal. 5 tries; Marport, 1 try. Hull, 2 goals, 1 try; Millom, nil. Barrow, points: Batley, 2 points. K.eiphity, I penalty goal (2 points); York, 1 penalty goal (2 points). NORTHERN LEAGUE. >vakefie!d Trinity, 2 goals, 2 tries; Br&mley, nil. Huddersfield, 1 goal; Broughton Rangers, nil. Mannlgham, 7 points; Birkenhead 5 points. South Shmie'ids, 1 iry: Morecambe, nil. ^winton, 21 points; Wlgan, nil. Ho,beck, 3 goals, 5 tries: Stockport, nil. St. Helen's, 1 goal 2 trfes; Leigh, 1 goal 1 try. MATCHES ABANDONED.

Association, 1 I !y Dock Albion, 1 goal; Barry Old Boys, lgoal. Barry County School 3 goals; West End, nil. arry and Penarth (Schools' League.—Hannah- street 1 goal, Cogan. nil. Merthyr Vale, 5 g-oals; Bedlinog, 1 goal. Monmouth, nil; Torest Hungers, nil. Conway Wesityana, 2 goale; Catherine Villa, nil. St. Vincent Juniors, 5 goals: Penhill Villa, 3. Spillers Juniors, 4 goals; "Western Mail," 1 goal. Eaat Moors, 4 goals; Liituri, nil. t'jngletoDs, uil; Canton, nil. Splotf Old Boys, 2 goals; Penan Ii, all. Belie VLie Park, 4 goals; Newport Raglans, 1 goal. Half-timeCardiff Albions, 2 goals; Llsnbradch, 1. Yuysybwl Juniors, 3 goals; Roath Crescents, 2 goals. Cavdiff Albion, 3 goals; Llanbradach, 1 goal. I Porth. 1 goal; Aberaman, 1 goal. Mrthvr Town, 4 gpals; PenjdarTen Banger*, 4. Cadoxton United, 5 goals; Old Village, 2 goals. Aberdare, 9 goals; Nelson. nil. le West Park (Newport 1, 5 goals; Roath Park Wes- leyaus, 1. Camcrons, 4 goals: Albauv Old Boys, 1. WeUfieid Stars, 5 goxis; St. Martin's, 1. Cifmpark, 1 goal; Pontlottyn, nil. Dowlais, 3 goals; Pontypridd Celtic, nil. Barry Oflk.3, 2 goals; Cadoxton Albion, 1 goal. Gresham Rovers, 1 goal; St. Cynon's Vanderers, 1. Phyl, 4 goals; Maccieetield, nil. HOCKEY. Cardiff, 2 goals; Newport, nil. -w

MAI.i,i:r CUP COMPETITION. I MACKIfiTCHH. V. KOAtii. The competition for the local Mallet cup opened at tha Sophia Gardens chis al ?t :rnoon? Eoaih and Mackintosh being drawn for the I first round. The competition for the Cup creates the greatest interest amongst the juniors, and, conae-iiiently, a large erovd attended. The two clubs met last Saturday in a leagac conteat, the game on that occasion ending in a draw. Both teams were represen- tative and continent of winning, lihe ground, notwithstanding the recent rain, was in tine condition. Mackintosh: Back, G. Mathias; three- Qaarter backs. A. Williams. 13. Thomas, C. Jones, and Alf. ftuasell; half Lacks, A. Tresiae and R. David-; forwards, F. Priest, J3. Kum- below, K Jones, W. Pulien, D, Jidwards, r.,¡ oohn, S. i'.ailey, and J. DavieFi. Koath: i-,ack, B. Hotman; three-quarter backs, vV. Vincy. J. Elliott, C. Hill, and ri. Arnott; half-backs, R. Pov,er and C. Halliday; forwards, T. Drown. H. Wiltshire, W. liaill, P. Laroey. W. Coombes, M. O'Brien, T. Des- mond. and R. There was a strong wind blowing towards i the town end when Priest started for the Macks, who, as last Saturday. played againEt the wind. I ol, a time play was very evenly i contested, bursts by the forwards on each side enlivening the enthusiasm of the spec- tators. At length Roath brought off a good passing bout. Viney just Knocking the ball on had hard lines. For offside play Koatli were awarded a penalty kick in a good posi-1 tion, but Elliott just failed to put the ball over. The kick-out greatly relieved the Mae vis side, and a pretty bout, of passing saw Chadio Jones, racing for the Roath line. Arnott over- hauled him just in time. From now to half time the Macks improved greatly, and did hy far the most pressing. At half-time there was no scorc. The Macks re-started with .a bang, and looked like a winning side. Charg- ing a kick down they crosscd the Roath line in the first minute of the game, but Ifr. Douglas called them back for an informality. Russell iyitt Jones indulged in some short passing, which made mat tors look ugly for Roath. Tlie Macks were lilin pressing when Priest, following up a dribble well, scored for the Macks. Ned Thomas added the extra points. It was not long before the Macks again registered a score. From a mark A-If. Russell, who was making a, welcome re- appearance, dropped a. splendid goal. Roath were now clearly a beaten teari. Charlie Jones, intercepting a nass of Ilalliday's. dodged his way over tha Roath line, nnd Thomas converted with a grand kick. Time j was shortly afterwards called, leaving the Macks well-tleservfd winners. Final score. G. T. M. I Vackintoish 3 0 1 Boath.?. 0 0 0 1 Roatb o- bi?? goal fmmmark.

I PENARIH v. PENYGRAIG. I Seven years has elapeed since the fixtures I between these clubs were abruptly terminated, and very few memories of local footballers can re-call the incident which brought the parting. The qualiflca ti ons of the referee did the mischief purely and simply. Mr. Hallett, a Penarth committee man, had journeyed with his team to Penygraig, and the appointed referee not turning up, he filled tke gap. Four tries were said to have been scored by Peny- graig that day, and not one was recorded; hence the family feud." Time has now buried the hatchet, and to-day there was not the slightest signs of fever." Penygraig suffered through the absence of W. E. Lewis (full-back), Marchant thalf-back), and Shugar (forward); whilEt Penarth had to field with- out the services of Bay ward and the Rev. E. T. Davies, but Penygraig were distinctly for- tunate in having the t services of Willie Llewellyn, who assured the writer that his leg has so far withstood every strain—a state- ment which will highly please all. Recon- stituted, the sides were as here named:- Penygraig: Back, George Matthews; three- quarter backs, Llewellyn, Simmonds, Ingram, and Arthur Williams; half-backs, Ð. Willianis and J. Davies; forwards, Dai Rees, D. J. Lewie, J. I. Jones, Dan Bowen. Rees Parry. J. Mort, D. Powell, and D. Watkins. Penarth: Back, H. L. Ferrier; three-quarter backs, D. J. Thomas, J. Gibbs, T. G. Cule, and J. D. Mewton; half-backs, R. A. Gibbs and Dan Griffiths; forwards, C. Pavey (captain), W. Matthews, H. Bailey, T. Ba,rtlett, D. Heap, Hamilton, T. Morgan, and L. S. Thomas. Referee: Mr. E. J. Harinan. J. 1. Jones kicked off for Penygraig, and the ball was returned to touch at half-way. Simmonds here took a, penalty, and, putting in a high punt. his forwards got up and cap- tured the bail. Then Simmondfi improved his position with a neat break-through and punt to the Penarth 25. but Newton forced Llewellyn to put the ball in touch by some quick following up. Penarth were again penalised, and Ingram's kick fouaid touch. This was directly afterwards followed by another penalty to the visitors. as Griffiths was palpably offside. Llew-sllvn fielded and dashed off, but Newton piled him into touch before he could break through. Penygraig were next penalised, and Reggie Gibbs had his kick charged down. A commined rush by the Penarth scrimmagers almost gave their eide a try, but the man who grounded was offsicle, and a scrum five yards out was ordered. Scrinv maging in midfield followed. and Arthur Wil- lianis suddenly relieved the monotony, and this by kicking to the open and following up at a rare paoe just failed to beat Newton in touching down. The minor that was conceded was quickly succeeded by another, as Sim- monds took a tdrope at Roat that went wide of the mark. Penarth forwards twice took the ball down to Matthews with loose dribbles, and Matthews, after driving them back with a. uying kick on the first occasion, was tackled in possession, but his forwards quickly covered him. and once more play was taken to the centre. Griffiths ran away from the next scrimmage, a.nd threw out a long pass for Newton. The latter, howevgr. was at once brought down. and Penygraig, partly aided by another off-side penalty, jot right up to the Penarth line. A mull by Ingram let out Pcnarth. but Penygraig almost scored before the interval. Half-time score. G. T. M. I Penygraig 0 0 2 j Penarth. 0 0 0 1 Pavery re-openea play, and some loose kicking was indulged in, both sides showing the effects of the mud. A cross-kiok by Reggie Gibbs brought about the first scoer, for Cule ran up and touched down in a favourable position, yet Gibbs failed to augment the points with his kick. Reggie Gibbs was decidedly unfortunate in not scoring imme- diately afterwards, as he dribbled cleanly away from a scrimmage on the Penygraig 25, and was wilfully tackled on the line when not in possession of the ball. Penarth were now obtaining the ball from the scrimmage in good style now, and Penygraig were Severely pressed. A pass by Reggie Gibbs to his brother produced the second try. and Reggie Gibbs from the extreme corner landed a really grand goal. Keepign up the pace Griffiths dribbled right along to Matthews, who, however, saved by falling on the ball. Penygraig's forwards speedily worked away, and Willie Llewellyn supplemented by kick- ing to touch at Penarth's 25. Penarth brought off two bouts of passing, and were soon attacking vigorously. Matthews was given plenty of work, and he got through it with some luck. A rush to Penygraig's line was the only incident that took place, and the whistle was blown with the Final score: G. T. M. I Penarth 1 1 0 Penygraig 0 0 0 REMARKS. I Devoid of any sensational element, the game was pleasing to the home spectators, more from a winning than from a spectacular point of view, and the game, especially in the second half, degensrated to a mere scrarible in the mud, to which, undoubtedly, the poor quality of play was due. Judging impartially, it must be conceded that Penarth won on their merits, but the merits of the day s victory does not by any means approach the usual stands rd of play given by either side. Penygraig's forwr=rd« foil to pieces towards the end of the scc. I half, and they at all times played too J i, l Lt) with their heel3, and too much with their toes. J. 1. Jones, Rees. and Mort were the pick of a weary lot. The Penarth scrimmagers were ably led by Pavey- Hamilton, and Bailey, and the efforts of the former in the final stages deserve com- mendation. At half Reggie Gibbs always stood out well, and, but for a tendency for off-side ploly, Grif- Grif- fiths would have been second best, StiH. it must be conceded in the Penygraig nipping pair's favour, that they were ill-served by their stalwart scrimmagers, and so were ren- dered powerloof3 to open up back play. Willie Llewellyn was a marked man throughout, and Mewton never left him much room to start, an attack. Simmonds was safe, bat Ingram was off, and J. Gibbs was the best of the others not mentioned. Ferrier can hardly be praiser, or, rather, compared with the forward who played full back for the visitors, and saved his side well.

ABERAVON v. PONTYPRIDD. I The Pontypridd committee, when a, first- class team pays them a visit, invariably turn out a strong fifteen in oppoeition, and to-davs team was no exception when they entertained Aberavon on the People's Purk. When the teams met at Aberavon earlier in the season. Pontypridd, suffering from absentees, did badly. but on this occasion they had every- thing in their favour. For Aberavon, Vickery. Madden. Williams, and Hill were absent, and Rees Davies did not play for Pontypridd, loams — Pontypridd: Back. C. E. Maesey; three- quarter backs, F. Lewis. A. Lewis.' C. W. Riciutrds, and W. T. DISher; half backs, J. ivliijes and Idris Phillipa; forwards. T. Whiles. M. Phillips. J. H. Capel, F. Kellard. D. John, 1. Bourtl, W. E. Rees, and Ben Lewis. Aberavon: Back, W. F. Edwards; three- quarter backs, Sioyle, L. Thomas. W. Thomas, and H. Soft: half backs. Harris and Bob Thomas; forwards, Brice, W.Jones, H. Practice, W. Moles, T. Leyshon, W. Kenefic, Upton, and W. Rees. Pontypridd kicked off, and from a scrim- mage in midfield carried the ball to within a few yards of the visitors' line, where bad play on the part of the homesters lost them a score. The visitors rushed up the field, and a, minor was conceded. From a series of scrums in midfteld a. long kick by one of the visitors sent the ball well up to Ma-ssey, who made a terrible bungle and allowed Lerwis Thom:as to r„"ore. Brice failed at goal. The visitors continued to attack with increased vigour, and their forwards were not slow in taking advantage of sord"- loose play on the parr. of the homesters. Their forwards rushed np the field, and Massey failed to stop them. with the result that another try was almost added to their score. From a scrum in the visitors' 25 wlliifo and Williams got posses- sion, but they were called back. One of the Aberavon forwards got possession, but Whiles soon reI leve dhinii of the ball. and with a rush the visitors were again on the aggressive. A scrum wa.3 formed close to and another minor was concede dto Aberavn. At this stp.ge Rogers, one of the home backs, was forced to retire through injuries", and on the re-et-art- of the trayne the home half-backs dribbled in fine style and crossed the division line. Aberavon soon got back again, and Loft got cleverly round the forwards, and ran ritrht down the field to the line, where Usher brought him to the ground. Shortly afterwards, Oher, receiving near his own line, kicked, the wind carrying the ball behind the posts. After a scramble for possession Aberavon scored the second try. No £ ?oal resulted. Half-time score. G. T. M. I Aheravon. 0 2 0 1 Pont<.TTH'1nn 0 0 0 -was rs-started Phillips got his side penalised, but the wind wae so strong that Aberavon did not derive anything from the kick. Aberavon pressed strongly, and several pretty bits of pa-ssing were neen, which, however, were not effective. Aberavon hp?.!() out well from a subsequent serum, and the half-hacks made a great daih for the line, but Usher nailed him before he could get over. A moment later Usher fwcajne further prominent by a grand tackle. The visitor strenuously kept up a persistent attack or, home citadel, and were within an ace of Bearing. Later an attack on the home goa; Bv^vlicd in Loft getting over in the corner, a success which the team as a whole thoroughly deserved. A line out was formed in mid-field, and Pontyprid poised I smartly, carrying the ball up the field. The visitors were equal to the occasion, and cleverly spoiled the movements of the oppos- ing side. P'ay was ruihed back to the homesters' goat, which was in imminent danger. Dribbilng v,as the chief point of the game but the tackling was keen. Kel- land took the ball, and gained his side yards. From a kick out Lewis received, but was rushed into touch. A splendid movmeut by Lewis resulted in his getting over. Matthews converted. Brice then made a strong run, and passed to Francis, who scored an unconverted try. Adsravon continued to press, and, from a scrum near the line, scoped their fifth try, which was converted. Pitial score: C. T. M. Aberavon 1 4 0 jj t Po i I Pontypridd 1 0 0 MACHEN CHURCH V. MACHEN SHEDS. ¡ The Sheds had the beet of msIters im :hc (iM?? h31r, Alec Woodruff a.nd Harty Hdwm'ds scoring. B. Morris made a brilliant, run but lost the ball, and later Rees Phillips scored, but that rv wa« disallowed. Eventually Green seoiec, for the Church. Leo Williams was the vicl, of the pack, whilst Edwards ami Lewis played well for the Church. Final ScoreSheds, one goal one try; Church, one try. I MATCHES OFF. I I BELLE VUE v. BARRY. I This match, which was looked Corwaril to 1 with much interest by the .iuniors, has bstn posi tioned, the Barry secretary having wired I T'lo"'town v. p&urhi?Miber—abandoned. frtaisrwen v. Havod. St. Joseph v. Maind«*

I nternaiional Trial. ENGLAND V. REST OF ENGLAND1 Much of the interest in to-day's encounter j on tse ground of the Neading?? Footoali Club at Kirksta.u, Leeds, was destroyed by reawn ot the attractions in the competing eiuea. Originally it had been intended that th team opposed unsuccessfully, it is true, to Ireland at Dublin, three weeks ago, should play the side representing the Rest, but there were four alterations from that bEaLen by the Irishmen, and the st.rength of the Rest also suffered from changes and. players ueing drafted into more important coiuomaiion. A Northern Union cup tic between lianlilet and Leeds adversely afiected. the attendance on what is really an excellent enclosure, though the accommodation is as yeL limited. Uncertain weather had pre.-ai.ed during the forenoon, and the afternoon was boisterous, though better than expected. The ground was in good condition, and the teams were as follows:- England: Back, G. Tattersall (Harrogate and Yorkshire: three-quarter backs, <"1'. Simpson (Rockcliff and Northumberland), 1 A. T. Bretl.argh (Liverpool Old Boys and Lanca- shire), *J. T. Taylor (West Hartlepool and Durham), and *11. Forrest (Blackheath and Somerset); half-backs, *B. Oughtred tiiartle- pool Rovers and Durham) (captain) and "Po C. Hulme (Birkenhead Park and Cheshire); for IV a.rds, "D. Dobson (Plymouth and Devon), G. Vickery (Aberavon and Somerset), *P. F. j Hardwick (Percy Pa.rk and Northumberland), j .R. Dudley Wood (Liverpool Old Boys and Lancashire), *V. H. Cartwright (Oxford Uni- versity and Midlands), *B. A. Hill (BLackh&atJi and Middlesex), *F. M. Stout (Richmond and Gloucestershire), and R. Dibble (Bridgwater Albion and Somerset). Rest of England: Back, R. W. Poole (Hartle- pool Old Bo's and Durham); three-qoar.er backs, P. F. M'Evedy (Guy's Hospital a-nd Kent), .X. S. Oox (Sunderland and Durham), E. 1. M. Barrett (Lennox and Surrey), and G. F. Eberle (Oxford University and Gloucester- shire); half-backs, *P. D. Kendall (B,rkenhead Park and Cheshire) and W. V. Butcher (Streathaan a.nd Gloucestershire); forwa.rdt, *N. C. Fletcher (Old Merchant Taylori and Middlesex), IF.. Pierce (Liverpool and Lanca- shire), J. Anton (West Hartlepool and Dur- ham), J. Green (Skipton and Yorkshire), C. 0. P. Gibson (Northern and Northumberland), J. L. 31athias (Bristol and Gloucestershire), A. E. N. Yeadon (Headingley and Yorkshire), and C. B. Smith (Richmond and Surrey). *An old in' ernati'.nal. Referee, Mr. Arthur Hill (Durham). At the time of the kick-off there were, per- haps, a couple of thousand present. Fletcher started for the Rest, who at once attack d, and all but scored. England removed to the centre, but M'Evedy on the left put. in a good run. and, though opposed to the wind, had much the better of the game, Poole cleverly finding touch. Hulme at last started a run which brought relief in conjunction with an effort by Simpson, but England only just got, beyond the half-way, and Kendall soon took back again. The Rest attacked. and Barrett got in at the end of eight minutes almost un- opposed. the rival players evidently expect- ing the whistle to sound. Fletcher took the kick, but the wind caused the ball to stop short of the cross-bar. Give and take play followed, Forrest eventually kicking dead. Good play by Hulme and Oughired was fol- lowed by a stoppage through Eberle being hurt. Neither side after this could gain any material advantage, till Green and Pierce, headed a rush. To this England replied, and after 23 minuses Brettargh got in from a scramble, Eberle letting him in, but Taylor failed at the place, t.he score being now a try each. Simpson made a fine run on the right, but was checked, and Barrett from a rush had a good chance of getting in. but. was spoilt by p knock on. A little later the Surreyite also mulled a pa.e8 from Cox. Simp- son at the end of 23 minutes received from Taylor, and made a run in on the right, getting behind, but Taylor failed to convert, j England thus holding the lead of two tries to one. Eberle, who had been of little use through lameness, was knocked out a second time, and Hancock, Richmond, came on instead. Play was very scrambling, the Itest for a while attacking hotly until Forrest and Brettargh brought relief. At the interval i England still led by two tries to one. I Half-time score. G. T. M. I England 0 2 0 Rest of England. 0 0 0 M'Evedy made a good tackle of Oughtred, I bat Englard after a time regained the advant- age. Dibble and Hardwick having previously headed fruitless rushes, Simpson wae brought down after a good run. A little later, after giving to Taylor, he received back, and with a fine run grounded the ball behind. Taylor for the third time failed at the place kick, ■ the wind causing the ball to swerve. A mishap: to Vfcary caused delay. On resuming Eng- j land proved the stronger, and pretty pasBing by Taylor, Oughtred, and Simpeon led to Nottingham scoring. He took an easy: place kick himself, but failed in j

ENGLAND V. SCOTLAND. I The Scottish Three-quarter Line I Scottish Rugbiang having set their hearts on winning the international championship. which will be accomplished by drawing with or beating England at Richmond, an extra-: ordinary amount of interest has been roused in the probable composition of the three- quarter line. It is stated that the alterna- tives before the selectors for the vacancies at three-quarter are Macdonald and Timms, or Crabbie and Dryborough. Macdonald, a Scots South African, has been a most prolific scorer for Edinburgh University, and it is under- stood that if Timms is able to play he will bave Macdonald on the wing, while if Timms cannot play, because of having his mouth badly damaged in a, University practice giame prior to the Irish match. the little light Mae-, dona,ld will fall, and the line will be as against > Ireland, save Fell for France (Kelvinside). Should Timms play, the utmost confidence will be felt in Scotland aa to the result of the Eng- lish match. '—————— ———————

LLANELLY v. BRIDGEND. I Poor Bridgend Receives a Fearful Whacking. ) The return match between the above teams was played at Stradey. Both teams w-c-re well represented. The players turned out a? I follo-ws:- blanelly: Back, Bob Richards; three- quarter backs. R. T. Gabe. W. Arnold. D. M. Davies, and Bob Parry; half backs, Ben Davies and White; forwards, D. Walters (cap- tain), W. J. Daviee. T. Davies. Ike Lewis. Boh Thomas, Dan Davies, Jack Phillips, and P.C. Phillips. Bridgend: Back, T. Sacnders; three- quarter hacks, G. Pratt, D. Davies, M'Clellan. and Pennell; half backs, Hopkins and H. Davies; forwards, Hayoian, W. Watts. G. J Verity, J. Dunn, E..James, D. Davies, T. Bennett, and Rhye Lewis. Referee: Mr. Andre-wartha. Swarsea. Ben Davies kicked off, and the ball went into touch in the Bridgend 25. From the scrum the ball came out on the Llaiwily side, and passing was seen, but Parry failed to hold. Willie Arnold was then conspicuous with a smart pick up. He passed neatly to G-abe, who, however, was pushed into touch, From a scrum White forced himself over with a. good try near the posts. Bob Richards con- verted. M'Clellan kicked out, and some pass- ing was tried, but without success. White then got away, and scored his second try, which rema.ined unconverted. From the drop. out W. Arnold received and kicked well to touch. Dan Waltere then started a, round of, passing, which resulted in D. M. Daviea being tackled close to the Bridgend line. A stoppage was made, pne of the homesters being hurt. Ben Davies hèn got the ball, and threw out a long pac-s to Gabe. who scored. Bob Richards made a good attempt to convert. Some fine passing was now seen among the Llaneliy backs, and Gabe got over with a good try, B. Richards splendidly converting. Not long after the Llaneliy forwards got away. and after some fine passing P.C. Phillips scored under the posts. Bob Richards converting Bridgend then had a shot for goal from a penalty, the ball falling just under the bar. Ben Daviee dropped out, and Parry, receiving, the ball, mrde a line run and passed to Arnold, '•/hp scored. Bob Richards failed to convert. Gabe next made a fine run, but slipped when he had the line at his mercy. Passing between the Llanelly backs resulted in D. Davies petting round the posts with an un- converted try. Half-time score: G. T. M. Llanelly 3 4 0 Bridgend o o g Bridgend re-started, and Llaneliy imme- 1 diately pressed. White now got away with a. fine dribble, which was not stopped until the Bridgend 25 was reached. After some scrambling play Bridgend got to the Llaneliy line, but Richards fielded smartly, and sent them back to the 25. Nothing ot note took- place until Ben Davies got away nicely from a scram, and smartly kicked to the fltll-btc." who was forc&d to turn the ball to touch. From a scrum the ball came out on the Llaneliy side, and Gabe, running up to the full-back, gave to Parry, who scored a try. which Bob Richards converted. The play was then stopped, one of the visitors being hurt. On resuming he ball got among the Llaneliy baoks, and, after some splendid passing. Gabe put Arnold over. Another goal followed. Fine passing among the Llaneliy forwards, resulted in the recruit forward, P.C. Phillips, scoring. Again a. goal resulted. The next try came as the result of a smart effort by D. M. Davies, the place kick failing. Another un- converted try was scored by Arnold, and Parry was responsible for the thirteenth trv. Final score: G. T. M. Llaneliy 7 6 0 Bridgend 0 0 0 Final soore. G. T. M. I 'Lla.neHy.———— 7 6 0 Bridgend 0 0 0 j NOTES ON THE GAME. I This big score tells its own tale. The visitors were completely out of the hunt all through the game, the only question being as to how many times their line would be crossed. The Llaneliy team played bril- j iiantly forward and behind, displaying j capital form. Gabc was the otustandingj flgYir'! on th field, and whenever he got the ball was dangerous. He made some ma" g nificent opeuiiigs, and showed that he is in fine fettle for the great match next Sa-tur- day. On the Bridgend side M'Clellan was i very conspicuous, aud had he beeu better, supported the scarlets would not have had tilings so mllch their ow!i wty.

NANTYFFYLLON ALL WHITES V. GILFACH. j This Mid-Glamorgan League match wa-s 1 11 lave dat Mae-steg to-day. Play was slightly I in favour of the visitors who a-ttacked until they were repulsed by Outfield. Even play enstted for .some time, and there was no score I up to half-time. In the second half Giifaoh pressed and foreptl three minors in quick suc- cesRion. The visitors continued to press, and lack of combination amongst their backs ioat them several opportunities to score. The game resolved iteelf into a scramble. Final socre: —NantyfnU«

Swansea v. Bristol. I JOWETT SCORES HIS 40th TRY THIS SEASON. This match was played at Swansea. The Si. Helen's Ground was much wetter than usual, owing to the persistent rain which had recently fallen. Bristol had only recently been defeated by Swansea at Brix- to!, and it was not expected, therefore, that they could cope with them at St. Helen's. There was a large attendance, and con- siderable interest was shown in the match, as Bristol had not visited St. Helen's for several years. Tne teams turned out as follows: owunsea: Back. W. J. Bancroft; three- quarter backs, W. Trew, D. Rees, George Davies, and F. Jowett; half-bacus, it. J Owen and R. Jones; forwards, W. Joseph, Thomas, E. Morgan, W. Coles, Syd Bevan, W. Parker, F. Serines, and A. Smith. Bristol: Back, uates; three-quarter backc, Harnett, bnewring, inskip. and claridge; half-backs. White and Sharpe; forwards, 1 Moore. Shannon, Major, Davies, Thomas, Day, Harris, and Gardiner. Siiannon kicked oif for Bristol from the Mumbles end, and a scrimmage took place on the Bristol side of the nail-way. Shew- ring Kicked up to Bancroft, who ran around and took play into the Bristol half. Owen got possession from a tight scrimmage, and, passing out, gave Swan8ea a chance. Dick I Jones ran down. but his pass was smothered in the nick of time. Bristol got the advan- tage of the next scrimmage, and Gardiner and Moore took the ball at their toes for twenty yards into the Swansea half. They did not remain here a moment, Swansea dashing back to the centre. Here Owen gve Jones a beautiful pass, and the half got away without opposition for about ten yards, when he kicked in front of the right wing th, who were coming down the field at a good speed. George Davies passed to Jowett. who scored in the right-hand corner. Bancroft failed to convert. Bristol now worked their way to half-way, and the forwards gained a few more yards by dribbling, and by this mea?s got to the Swansea quarter line. Here Owen again set Jones in motion, and George Davies ran half the length of the field before resigning the ball to Dan Rees, who had no difficulty in giving Jowett a pass from which the flyer scored easily. Bancroft placed Swansea eight points ahead in the first quarter of an hoar. Scarcely two minutes had elapsed when Dan Rees clean beat his opponents, and. racing down the field in grand style, gave to Trew just as he reached the line, and the third try was thus registered on the left wing. Bancroft failed to convert. In- skip, on the re-start, got clear away for Bris- tol. but threw the ball away when he was looking dangerous. The visitors seemed rather demoralised at. the brilliant play of the Swansea men. There was now a bit of a lull in the storm of scoring, but, upon re- starting operations, both Serines and Owen were very near scoring. Bristol just managed to stop these attempts on their line, and subsequently got to half distance. Here the ball was shot out to Jones from Owen, and Trow, getting a pass from Dick, loked every inch a scorer, when he was bottled up by Oates when going at lightning speed. Scrimmaging followed in the Bristol half. and then came a particularly fine try. Owen picked up from a scrum, and, seeing opposition to his right, doubled back to the left, with Jones in close attendance, and the latter scored easily. Bancroft's kick went wide. The next try came from an effort by the right wing, Dan Rees making everything easy for Jowstt before parting with the ball close to the line. Bancrolt sent the ball against one of the uprights. Bristol pressed for a moment by good foot- work, but White was penalised, and Bancroft relieved by kicking into touch. Bristol, how- ever, came up once more in very plucky fashion, and, after Dau Rees had acciden- tally dropped the ball in trying to get through, some amusing fumbling took place. The Swansea men failed one after the other to handle the ball. and Bristol had the better chance of scoring, brit failed to utilise it. The half-time whistle went immediately afterwards, whilst the teams were scrimmag- ing about the centre. Half-time score'— G. T. M. I fwa.nspa. 1 4 0 j ;i;rtt 6 0 '0 ?,0 1 On resuming, the Swansea backs, with the I sau at their backs, pushed into the Bristol half, but the visitors here played up with commendable pluck, and the ball went from end to end of the field. Sharpe kicked from the rear of the scrimmage to Bancroft, who returned over the Bristol goal-line, and Oates touched down. Loose scrimmaging took place in mid-field, Swansea evidently taking it easier than in the first half. The first round of passing saw George Davies easily brought down, and in the next bout Dick Jones had to throw back to Bancroft, who ran irfio the Bristol 25. From here a nice round of passing came off amongst the Swansea, three-quarters, and George Davies would certainly have scored had he not slipped. Bristol, by a fine forward rush. got away to the other end of the field, whence Trew put in by far the finest run of the day. Taking the hall more than half the length of the field, he planted it behind the puets, and Bancroft converted. The next try oame after clever pa4sing between George Davies, Dan Res, and Jowett, and it remained unconverted. Swan- sea again rushed the ball to the Bristol lines. and the visitors made :t very poor return, but more by good luck than anything el-,e they pa ved. -JJaacroft th- :i ran up-and paevsd to George I)oviee, who gave to Oates. and the latter made his mark. Directly after Rees got nea.rly to the line, when he gave a pase forward. Bristol afteiwards, headed by Davies, put in a. pretty dribble, but Urn was speedily replied to by another try for Swan- sea. Trew passed to George Davies, who scored. Before the end of the game Trew had registered a, try, and then. juet previous to the call of time. Dan R-ees ran up clear of all opposition, and, though lie could have made the try himself, he pas?ed to Jowett for the purpose of enabling that pla-yer to score the top record of the whole country in the matter of tries for the -.ensoi. Loud applause followed, this by the whole crowd and the players. Then, jast before the whistle soundtd, Skrines added the eleventh try for Swansea, and the game ended with the score standing jf'inat score. (4. t. jh. Swansea, 6 6 0 Bristol .I. 0 0 0 1 REMARKS. The phenomenal score made by Swansea in this match was prepared for, to some extent, by the recent experiences ot' Swansea when playing them at Bristol. It is years since PILLYing theiu. 9-  anmea, but in ttie metutme Bristol visited Swansea, but in the meantime they were supposed to have come on pro- digiously. It is questionable, however, even when Rugby football was in its infancy h) Bristol, that the score has ever been exceeded. The Bristoliajis werd a beaten team from the first. Their forwards showed themselves very clever at foot.work-in fact, cleverer than Swansea. It was, however, evident that Swan- sea had simply laid themselves out for the handling game, and they disdained the humbler methods. Tlie passing of the Swansea eide was con- spicuously good from the very first tJ". scored. It if; true that the opposition towards the end wa-e of the fceblefft possible character, still, it made a very pretty game for the onlookers who were delighted at the rapid movements and scientific handling of their rejected inter- nationals. The whole quartette moved like a machine and played in even, better atyle than when they discomfitted the London Welsh three-quarters la.st, week in London. Further description is unnecessary, bnt am interesting incident was the registering by Jowett of what locally, at any rate. is regard ae a record in try-getting for tne whole country. Jowett, the most pirolific scorer Swansea ever had, crossed with his fortieth try which was made a present to him By Rees for the purpose. Tne popular rig. wing received an ovation both at the time, and after e match, when he waa carried off the field shoulder high, by enthusiastic admirers. LONDON WELSH V MOUNTAIN ASH I At Hendon. Rain fell with irritating per- sist ncy all the l!;Ol'lII:i', and enthusiasts were beginning to reconcile themselves to the prospects of the match being posiponed. By one o'clock, however, the eorm co-;id- had dtspwived, and, save for a. few u.o-tsionai I hhower4, ,he weather may Le said to have re- mained tolerably fine. 'i?e ground ?t 111 n don was in a wretched s?ate. and the prn?- pe?ts of sending' about in th? mud doubtIG8i had nrnch to do in hce?'?g' the attendance to witness this match down to very su?aH I proportions. The Welsh set the leather gOin. A good return was made, and, following up well, the combined for-var-^ car.ied right on the Welsh lines. A hard scrimmage was here witnessed, but t,he Welsh pack cams through admirably, and soon completely changed the aspect of the arJle. Play ilia,, proceeded even for some time, neithjr si :e showinp to particular advantage. There was an exciting five minutes, when the ball wa-3 being trickily manoeuvred inside the Welsh í.5. but nothing terrible came of it. for the ball was soon returned to the centre, where EOnle really hard work followed, both packs I fighting at their hardest. The Mountain Ash three-quarters secured ,ecu red, and got play away. but nothing came of his exertions. At the interval both packs had registered a try. During the second half play v,,as of a more determined character, and very scon after the resumption a very clever pass was int- cepted, which resulted in a second try for the Welsh. Mountain Ash were then for a time penned in their own Quarters, but they were relieved by one of their men, who. with a good punt, sent up the field. The for- wards secured, and carried one or two scrums. and thus transferrrd play to the other end. Final score. G. T. 11. I London Weleh 0 2 0 Mountain Ash 0 1 0 PONTYPOOL V. CARDIFF RESERVES. I The presence of the -^ontypool Military BanlL lent an added interest to the match between Pontypool and Cardiff Reserves, played at Pontypool. Cardiff played three substitutes, but this was not looked upon as a serious handicap. There was a record attendance, and, but for -i -strong wind. the conditions were excellent, t'tie visitors started against the wind, and play soon settied in mid-field. The Cardiff forwards pressed, and Jenkins saved splendidly- A sharp dribble by the visiting forwards carried play close to the home line, aud a try was almost regis- tered. Cardiff continued to keen up a hot attack, and Maley was brought. down within a tew yards of the line, Pont;pool tried hard to relieve the pressure by nleang of kicking, but 'the visitors continually revived their aggressive tactics. Just before half-time Jod- kiiis picked up in the visitors' quarters, and dropped a, goal for Pontypool. H,,tif-time score:- G. T. M. Pottypool *1 0 0 Cardiff Reserves 0 0 0 Dropped goal. Fiiial score, G. T. M. Poni,ypool .10 0 Cardiff Reserves 0 0 0 I RF/MAJv^-p- Tailing it through and through Cardiff did most of the attacking, a?? did not dejerve to ?iW..

Glamorgan League. I TREHERBERT V. MAESTEG. I This match was played on the Poutypridd ground, and was the first encounter this season' between the two combinations. tre- herbert now stand a good chance of winning the cup, and greater interest than usual is now being taKen in their matches. A good game was cxpecied. The home Leam, for the iirst time this season, turned out as selected, an of the vi2itors there waa only one notable absentee, viz., Kingdom, a forward. In the "friendly" matches played this soaeon Treher- bert were victorious in one, and Maesteg in the other. Teams: — Treherbert: Back. G. Fitzgerald; three- quarter backs, G. Walters, G. Gunn, J. Wil- liams, and D. Davies; half-backs, E. Lewis (captain) and J. Lewis; forwards, D. Jone.s, Alexander. J. G. Jones, W. Morgan, J. G. Walters, F. Hawkins, J. Jenkins, and T. J. Argus. Maesteg: Back, T. Hinkm; three-quarter backs, D. Harris, E. Davies, F. Browning, and W. L. Williams: half-backs, Ned Jones and Thomas; forwards, J- Luke, G. Taylor. W. Taylor. P. James, D. Lewis, W. Thomas, P. Hawkins, and T. Griffiths. Referee. Mr. D. H. Bowen, Llaneliy. At 4.30 Maesteg kicked off- against a strong wind. With Alexander's return the first Ecrum, formed in mid-field, was nicely rushed by Treherbert. The home team gradually worked their way towards the iMaesteg goal, and Fitzgerald, taldr? a free kick, put the bail over the cross-bar in fine style, and the first goal was landed five minutee after the kick-off. Another penalty w?s taken imme- diately afterwards, and the enme player nar- rowly missed. It was becoming apparent as the game progressed that, in this half. at any r?tc. Maesteg would have no very favourable chance of scoring. A free kick against the wind gave them no advantage, and, on the other hand, Treherbert were i playing with a dash seldom soon on Rhondda football fields. In the first fifteen minutes Maesteg had to concede several minors. The visitors for once nearly got into the cup- holders' 25, but they were forced oack. A couple of passing bouts aided them to return to half-way. but Gunn got in a splendid kick to touch ten yards from the Maeteg line, and, after the scrum. Gwilym Walters nearly scored from a pass by Gunn. The Maes- teg defence was severely tried, and they had to concede a minor. From the drop out Fitzgerald, with a splendid kick. enabled his side to take the aggressive, and W. Morgan scored after the ball had been kicked across by the forwards. Half-time score. G. T. M. I Treherbert it1 1 4 L4aesteg 0 0 0 iMae8teg *PM)aity. 0 0 0 Maesteg faced: the wind in the second half, and it was not expected that they would do ,3A well as in the first half. However, soon after the kick-off the forwards, headed by Alexander, dribbled the ball into the opposing 25. where Browning gave to his eo-c-entre, Harris. The latter went off in great style, but was tackled by G. W;Uters near the half<way line. The wind now became stronger, and a heavy shower of hail fell, during which Maes- teg scored their first minor. Maesteg after this kept up the attack, and the cup-holders appeared to be steadily losing ground, but a rush by the home forwards, with Alexander again at their head, sent play back to the visitors' 25. Treherbert. once or twice nearly scored, and the excitement amongst the spec- tators was intense. A score was not effected, for the Maesteg men, among whom Harris was prominent, took the ball half the length of the field. Their progress was spoiled by D. James .and G. Walter?. After Afaef-tog had started a few very successful bouts of passing W. Taylor scored by picking u pclose to the post. D. HaOrris converted. Treherbert got back to the visiting 25. when the. final whistle went. Final score. G. T. M. I Treherbert 111 0 Maesteg • 1 0 0 'Penalty goal. REMARKS. I The game was one of the most interesting that has taken place on the Treherbert ground this season. Far from being confined to the forwards, aa is usual in the Rhondda matches, the game was of an open character, the three-quarters of each side being busily engaged. From start to finish Treherbert were slightly the better team, though they have to lhaiik the wind for a. good deal of assistance in the fir«t half, when Maesteg tipent a great deal of their energy in defence of their goal-line. As regards the merits of the respective departments, a slight advan- tage rested with the home side both in the forwards and in the backs, though when the Maesteg quartette got the ball they showed combination of a, high order. A grtat deal of praise, however, for the good lityl" of game played is due to the referee, who had perfect, control of the players. On a few occasions when excitement ran higli Mr. Bowen had to caution some of the players lor roughness, and the warning had the dceired effect. Of the Treherbert players Fitzgerald at full-back, G. Walters and Gunn at three-quarter, Lewis at half, and D. Jones, Alexander, and W. Morgan among the forwards were very prominent. D. Harris, Browning, and W. Taylor diid very well for Maesteg.

NEATH V. OGMOHE VALE. I Pl-Lved at Neatli. Teains:- I Neath: Back, Howell Jones; three-qnarter backs, Stevenson, Stephens, Hanford (captain), awl Edwards;Jia-ljf-backs, Bui-obell pnd John Tlioman; forwards. -W. Jones, Lomiar: Bevan, D. Davies, Arnold, David, Emanuel, and Matthews. Ogmore Vale: Back, Williams; three-q*uar- ter backs, Treharne, Bryant, Delbridgc, and Evans; half-backs. D- Jones and 11. Lovett; forwards, Lloyd (captain), Falks. Matthews, Rees, H. Reynolds, Thomas, Edwards, and Williams. Referee: Mr. J. B. Williams, of Neath. Considering the line weather the attendance was disappointing. This may be accounted for by the fact that the isaue was regarded as a foregono conclusion. Through the illness of Mr. Lewis, 01 Aberavon, Mr..1. Ii. Williams, of Neath, was called upon by the secretory of the Union to referee. The visitors were two men short, and Lovett, and Reynolds, of Neath, filled the vacancies. Neath at; once attacked, and tTi3 came through KanforS and Svend. son. although prior to the second score Del- bridge and Evans had frustrated several fiel'c? onslaughts. Neath sustained the attack, and scored again through Nact Edwards, who crossed 011 the right. Pretty passing fol- lowed the re-start, and Svendeon dashed over with another try, which he himself converted. Half-time score. C. T. M. I Ne.a.th. 1 3 0 ) Ogmore Vu.l 0 0 0 I Neath began the second half in business- like style, Fred David ocoring from a forward rnsh. Ogmorp were being badly beaten, for within the minul-es J. Thomas and Edwards had both added tries. Effective passing fol- lowed the kick-out. <Uld Eóiwards again scored. Svendeon was the next to treak through with a clever try. which Hanford failed to convert. Stephens again scored. Fiaal score. O. T. M. | Nefttb 1 9 0 I :re'ÿ'[: (i i' gO I COMMENTS. I Neath maintained the excellent form they showed against Aberavon last week, and gave Ogmore a decisive whacking. The scoro indi- cates that Neath were vastly superior iu all department* of the game. Their halvea and three-quarters combined admirably, and WéIle of the prettiest passing ever seen on the GTioll ground was witnessed. For the victora St phens, Hanford, S vends on, Edwards, and Burchsll were the pick, while Lloyd Evaja3 and Jones did well on the other side.

X-COUNTRY RUNNING I NATIONAL AND WELSH CHAMPIONSHIPS. The National oroes-country Utiampionship was decided at Haydock Park to-n?y, tho ranners including Shrubb (holder), Day (the Mid?nd ciiiiw on HoBker (the Northrn champion), andpi Straw (the Norrhsrn junior champion). 'there was a large attendance, but the weather was showery. The distance was teu miles, the first four miles including ploughed land, ike course waa very heavy. Foarteen teams competed, and 1<6 turned out. As they pa-osed the stand for the first time Barker (Leeds) went away, with Straw second, Lawson third, and Iloeker and Shrabb clos; up. At the conclusion of the tohd lap Shrubb was leading, having in the meantime increased his lead by 200 yards. He was running well. Then came Mercer, vho had slightly unproved his position. Hosker, ItçbtllSOn (Salford), an i Edwerds Ulan eh esi.cn. these four being close together. Lawson was 100 yards behind, and the next in order were 13arker (Salford) ana Couglilin (Essex). Highgate packed well, four of their men being close together. '11Je field of inell bo ili?- cl, h?K d)?ta.UCC. Shrubb conUliU to make excetlc?t p;ro- gress, :111ct at the ("1" of the fnurh lap was loading by 300 yards. The portion, of the first half doKen vva« not much a?ef?' es?ept that Ed-wards w?nt to the second "lafp. lrUbh flushed up very fresh by K0 ya.'d- There was a good -v)jur? for tho second vi^ce, and R?bertsuu was second, Mercer third, Eoker fourth, and Edwards Law con laeu ?:n€ 59min. 56 3'5ao?. Birehneld wa.s the I winning cinb. Welsh Cross-country Championshtp. ) ANNUAL COMPETITION AT CAEKl .EON I THIS lJ." J'EIEWON. The annual race in connection with the Welsh Cross-country Championship was held at Caerleon Racecourse this afternoon, when a large crowd was present. The weather, with the exception of a stiff brcese, was beau- tiful. The ground, after the recent heavy rain, waa soft and heavy, especially near the river. There were on'y t.wo alterations in the teams advertised, King running instead of Filer for Roath. and Vesper taking- W. G. Cooper's place for Swansea. The 6i) runners were photographed before starting by Meesra. Unstable, of Newport. Turner, of Newport, was quickly installed favourite by the betting fraternity. A late etart was made, it being 4.25 when the men were despatched. The first time past the stand Pugh, of New- ort. was followed by three of the Roath ?iers-AVadi?, and T. W. White. Going by the river the time they were I all well bespattered with mud. The first fonr places were now held by Turner. Pugh, Palmer, and R. Davies, all of Newport. A. B. Maiming, of Swansea, with several others, retired when near the g"md stand on the second round. Passing the stand the third time Turner had increased bie lead to abort 60 yards from Turner, hie nearest opponent. The first six places were now held by Newport men. T. W. White, of Roath, being seventh. The first six men home were Turner. Palmer. Pugh. R. Davies. A. Rees, and Boggs. all of Newport. The XJsksiders again won for the- fifth time in succession, their points being 21. Tlie teams were awarded the following points:—Newport, 21 pointc; B-oath, 96 points; Newport "B." 180 points; Swansea, ISO j»oini»; it Roatb "B." 222 points. Turner covered the distance in 38min. 53sec. Newport had twelve men home in the first fourteen. l

Newport v Devonport Albion. GREAT GAME AT THE RECTORY FiELD. At Devonport in showery weather, before 15,000 spectators. Newport were at full strength, but Albion were weak forward. 'It:au,),¡:- Albion: ?nck, Gamlin; three Quarter bacus. ItOiuni;, Matters, Vivyau, and nosiung; iu.ii- j 1J"cw>. norreii iam '¡""bU; lorwaruts, -jnc.n, W uliaiac, jt'uweii, Gilbert, feOiltlKii'lt, ,ùOUhb, V^ooimi, and Cooing. Newport: -tiacji,, .boots; three-quarterbacks, Peaiooii, lUUJ,à, VfIL-Cftaril, aud Lewis; Jju-u- uaciis, jiiiuitaii and Lioyci; lo. wards, bOüW, .ttouges. t;. itioiaas, 11. lhomass, tepiuane, broin,ii, Aaame, aud Je.uikiii/i. jiticree, mx. A. Lawea, iiristol. Aibion opened against the wind, and Lloyd, by clever waiiflg, Piucea ti,.o nomesLtrs on the defence, 1 me forward worii by the Albion too* play out to the centre, when jNewport, started parsing. Matters intercepted, and galloping clear was all but over, Boots tack- ling luiu un tne line. V lv.van thltll tooit a suot at goal, Out the leather went vide, and New- port reached the home end. Albion, however, showed splendid torm, hut Newport used the touch line to advantage, and pressed heavuy. Spiere dribbled grandly, and reached .0. Boots, but the custodian saved very finely. Neither aide could make any headway, but Albion were penalieed twice, ana i\ewpori held the better posit-ioi. Open work by the visitors was easily stopped, and Albion then attacked. They showed tine open work, bat Bcots saved and kicked to G a mi in. The latter took a drop, but the leather went out, and Newport saved. Albion continued to show fine football, and, after Vivyan had pulled Gould down, Matters was close in. A close rush favoured Newport-, Gamlin letting them in. but Hosking saved cleverly. Jago and Horrell came away nicely, but Lloyd saved, and punted to Gamlin, who could not rpply. It was mag- nificent football at all times, but the visitors had the wind, and used it to advantage. No open work of merit was seen, but Lloyd went away close on the blind side of the scrum. Gamlin cleared slightly, but New- port were doing well, and HorreH was in- jured in stopping Hiliman. Jago was heavily tackled and injured. Spiers took the half-vosk's place, and the visitors pressed heavily. The homesters, however, i stuck to their work. Williams doing splen- didly. Albion at last broke away, but Lewis saved, and, getting offside, Vivyan punted out to the centre. The reply was of great length, and Gamlin had to save. The visitors were aeain in the home quarters. Half-time score. G. T. M. Devonport Albion — 0 0 0 Newport 0 0 0 Jago came out again after the iiilertal, and was loudly cheered. Boots re-opened, and Williams replied to near the centre. It was close work forward for some time. Newport ad slighhtiy the better of it, and Matters broke up the visitors' out work. but he was smothered, and Gould punted to the home end. Jago cleared nicely, bat Boots and Hodge-i came back, Spiers stopping, and Albion worked out to the centre, where Lloyd waa fed and darted off. Fine open work was seen, but Gould passed forward, with Lewis almost clear. Jag.) came out nioe-ly, but he was then smothered, and Albion broke away. but, the handling was loose, and Gould etopped Horell. Lewis gave Newport a clearance, and. Lloyd opening play, Gould punted to the Albion end. Prit- chard came down to a tackle of Vivyan after good work, whea Lewis knocked on. Newport were getting th etall more often, but the iiomealers were very keen, and stopped every move. Rollings ran into the Newport, 25 gamely, but Gooms failed to handle, and Boots kicked clear. A rough-and-tumble followed, and Vivyan darted clear. He passed to Matt-era, who threw wiidiy, and Pritchard 6aved. Albion were playing better hereabout, and pressed heavily, but they could never get through. Newport, thanks to Pearson, took the game out to the centre, but Albion were doing tspiendidly. and attacked with aprons forward play. The defence, however, was always sound, and Boots cleared beauti- fully. The out-work of both teams was at times poor, but once Albion got clear, and ViTyan gave Matters a glorious opening, but it was not accepted. Albion pressed again and again, and a eave came in handy to the. Uslssitiers. Licyd and Pearson clcared niceiy. George Boota was pulled out of the sci-u-Ln to stop the Albicns' out-work. This move paid, but the A!hion had etill all the attack, and were very unlucky in not scoring after a magnificent forward burst, Boots kicking the ball out. of Williams' hand; just as lie was scoring. Newport, by ha,rd forward work. at last cleared, and fine kicking by Pearson and Lloyd drove Albion to act. on the defence. Gamlin at times was loose, and once he gave Pearson a chance, but Matters ea.vad. Newport were doing well, and on the hop of a big move tiiere was a scramble, and George Boots Cr08S(,J. From a oharged- down kick Lloyd convertc-d. to the delight of the large cro vd of Weiahmen ?re?ent. In the closing stApcs of the game A)bion 'i-e,.i.,?d, but they cculd not get through, and they lost their ground record and the Hiat-ch by a goal to nil. Final score: G. T. M. 1 Newport 10 0 Devonport Albion 0 0 0 COMMENTS. 11. was a grand alrugciv; to the very end. and a draw would have been a better result. Now- port's try was it lucky one as Gamlin liad a kick charged, and the leather ecrewcd away, Ilosking went, to pick UTI. but he was rolled out and in a scramble Bootg picked up ajid wont over. Prior to this Albion might have scored twice, hut Masters passed when he could have got in, and Williams- had the ball kicked from under him just as iie was touch side played a marvellous game, and Newport inp down. Jago on the heme side played a marvellous game, and Newport pressmen agreo that the home halves were the finest pair They had seen in an Englich team I this yoa-r. Fo ward there was little in it, but the Albions did so well outside that George Bruits was pulled out to stop the back play. Vivyan was again in grand trim, and but I for the efforts of D. J. Boots, Pearson, and Lloyd Albion must have won. Newport did not show anything special outside the scrnua in. attack, Irat on the defencc they were won- derful. I The Albions' gronnd record waa broken; so was the attendance record, for over 16,000 people must have been present.

CARDIFF AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. CANTON T. GKANGE STABS. Played at the Jubilee Park before 300 spec- tators. Grange played 110 ies-s than six *ttb- stitntes. Canton had also to make alterations, Richards substituting Thomas at bacK, who piayed wing vice Williams, and Richards play- ing in the forwards. Ttle teams were: — Grange Star: Back, Martin; three-quarter j backs, J. Carey. W. Thomas, Genish, and' Evans; half-backs, AV. BUIZVBE and Dicksii; forwrds, Hartney, E. Jennings, D. WesLaontt. E. Maplestone, '1'. Jsi'Lean, W. Martin, Thomp- son, and Horrett. Canton: Backs Richards: three-quarter backs, E. J. Whale, 11. Harduig. G. Bird, and Thomas; JiaT-backs, J. Thomas and another; forwards. E. Loveriiig (captain),  Lovei-iiig (ca plitin,, J. Harding, W. Richards, W. Harding, B. Bel- mont, A. Harding, W. Sanderson, D. Evans, and if. Morgitu. Love ring started for Canton, and Martin found touch m the centre, la the first few minutes, it was evident that bolli sides w. re determined on doiug their best. A YribbIV by Grange carried play to tlie home quarters, and Canton were prtsse dfor a tiuie. Paesin. £ between Habe Harding and Whale eased the pr;;aen e. and play rested in the centre. The Grange forwards were great at dribbling, and the ball gettiug loose nvar the home goal, Richards nearly scored. A few minutes later, CF-uton had f.jrun to touch down. Grange were aggressive now, and a free for legs up came opportunely to tho Canloii men. W th a well-judged k ck. Harding sent ovc to WbaL- on the left win-.?, who was called back fo: soin* informality. Bcrimmac.iug in the centre, Dickson threw over to B«re?s. and Grange gained ground by passing. Richards" as ser- ving Canton well at fuzllback, bur once or twice he failed to field the bill froro ths Apeedy Grati;e forwards. J. Thomas at ha;¡ for Canton initiated bout after bont of pass- ing which C.nton invariably benefited Towards the close of the first half, the whole i of the three-quarters wero comeirtr t ng- lected Auother free for Canton was the means of taking piny -i, to the Grans?! go'al, and Martin touched down. G an .re had j far the lIes! part of the first half, being always on the alert, yet th- failed tu score, and once Canton had relieved tho inc-sture, they. kept up a consist?!!? attack. Canton 0 0 2 | Gr?ug'e 0 0 2 Half-time score. H. T. M The second half was opened l.v the Grange i fonnlrds drihhllnr: dowu U Richards. Play |! hovered around (lie Canton quarters for a long time, overtng and Harding making great efforts to cross. Carey then relieved, and the Grange forwards dribbled awav. Hube f Harding fielded and gained several vards, and Grnnge were again preened. The game wan 1 contest ed at a high rate, r.nd part* played a dashing game. Whale was fed, and he was makinr great strirte-s to the opposing goal till Gerrish and nailed him. W-.i. tacott W'I>9 first away from a snbssquent scrum ant dribbted in great style till opposed by ThomRS. Dic?sou "d Burgess were p]avin? iu a. nippt* manner, and Tboains. Carey, <?ernsh and Evuns a.iway? -gained ?rcud 11 their cJenr play. Towards the close GiTtn? kept mgginir away, bat the defence' of the Hardingp, Whale, Levering ajid Bichards W36 perfect. o 0 2 Ur?age o 0 2 REMARKS. ) It was a great game, but the result was not. received in a cheerfnl manner. Dnvws ncvee1 suit Canton wia. Ha<t Gramme turned out their strongest side, possibly the result would have been different. For Canton, Hube Hard- ing, Richards. Lovering, Mander&o: were pro- minent. and for Grange, Martin, Carey, Evans, and Weirt.aeott. MAF&TEG STARS V. SPELTER ROVERS. Piayeu at tno h DUe nart ?".cM. aseswg. The Stars won by b'?ta!- ?U-round ?<jotb?U. the combination amongst their backs resulting in thMn oriug three tries. The Yia.tors were .es. 'he v-tors iv<re beaten al ail pohna. f.nd the hom<e men t! croushly de?prvcd their win. WhiL1-ingham, W. Thomas, ?nd A. Maddock scored. Pinal score. G. T. M. Mae-tc-g St-.Irs 0 3 0 0 0 0 BARRY DOCK WINDSORS Y. BARRY CT MIUCS. i These teams met a.t -daunaii-sireet Held, Cadoxton, in fine weather. The Windsors with the wind in their favour, failed to take f.dmntage of it an dbali-time a.rrivpd with no score. The Cymric; however, scored twice after tho interval. BotL goals were obtained j by Cockram. When time was caJM, the score WM:—Cymrioa, two p?da, Windnmv, iLiL j

ASSOCIATION. I GLADSTONE V. LANSDOVVNE. I Played 011 the Bmra?-ks Fieid. ih& llOllleSlersl at once sei up an atiack on the visitors' goal. Thomas relieved, and put his iorwar?s on the muvc. l-'tarby was te.tl-o in goal, and proved himself to be sound. Pinch came away with a fine dribble, and, giving to Mets, put him in a good position for scoring, which he did. Lansdowne pressed liard aiteiwards, and just failed to score, the ball going over the post. Half-time arrived ..itli the horues,ers leading by one goal to nil. On the resump- tion of play, the homesters combined vieli, and Meek, putting in a good ehot, scored, the visitors kept the liouie backs basy, but another burst by the homesters enabled Deuuillg to score. score. Final score: Goals. I GioLdetone 3 0 MORRLAND-ROAD V. ALBANY-ROAD. I At fepioit Park. Albany started with the wind, and commenced to puss, but were driven bacK. Moorland carried pi ay 10 Lile oilier i ond, bur a line effort was sjKiilcd by W nile being off-side. Albany returned to tne attack, aim a corner fell to them, but they failed to take chances when they had tnem. iixui tiie 1^ start Albany pressed, but were soon driven back, and a free was given to Moor- land. Williams just missed a goal. Albany attacked with a fin dribble by Glover, bat Pritcnard eaved. ido^riand relieved, and after some loose play White found the goal, leaving .Moorland victorious. Final score; Goals. Moorland-road 1 Albany-roacl 0 ROATH PARK V. RADNOR-ROAD. Final score. Goals. R,idnor-road 2 Roath Park 0 8TACEY-ROAD V. SPLOTT. Final score. Goale. Splott i Stacey-road 0 HIGHER GRADE V. GRANGE. Final score. Goals. Higher G\rade 1 j Grange 0

RUGBY. I POSSIBLES V. PROBABLES- I The Cardiif iiuguy bcnoois committee having received an invitation to take a team to Pontypridd to play the school ladstheie, a trial match was p.ayed this mormng to enable the committee to pick a representative team. Tekuns:-Proii,ables: Back, Northmore; three- quarter bacixs. Piews, Pliillips, Taylor, and Lock- haJf-backs, Shelly and Pearce, for- wards, Davis, Forstc-r, Symonds. Burgess, Jeffreys, uookley, Mitanchant, and Smith, toc-sibles: Back. Moore; three-quarter lacss, Fish. Barrett, Chave, and Jones; half-La ks, Wakoley and Brooks; forwards, Jarvis, W,n- siade. Williams, Ford, Hales, Tucker, To in. and Davis. Mr. Robert John was in charge of the game, which was played at the Sophia Gardens. The opening stages were charac- terised by the smart dribbling of the Possibles. headed by Wil;ianis and Hales. Northmore was in evidence for ciever fielding, and his touch finding against a strong wind was good. Ford ran well, but his pass into the centre was lost, and the Probables' forwards rushed matters perilously near to Moore, who picked up well. The play was fairly even, each side making alternative dribbles. The ground was heavy, and Brooks found it difticult to give his pe,es accurately. Lock received from his and a. run and a kick put. the Pos- sibles on their metal. Plowi and Phillips dribbled down, but Moore was clever enough to pick up and evade his speedy opponent?. Drawing rrer to the interval, it .was evident that the lads thought more of kse ing the ball close rather than passing, and. cone n„oni.ly ihere was no score at the interval. The second half opened with some smart. play. Wakelev and Brooks appeared to be much smarter than Shelly and Pearce at half. Fish Barratt. and Ohave participated in a short bout. but Norihmore intercepted and ran down. Burgees received from Brooke and broke through grandly, and rtu over with the first try. Northmoie failed with the kick The Probables were always attacking now. aided by the strong wind. After a. few a'Hjrtive attempts by Phillips and Tayior. William? ran over with the second. Nortil- more aTain failed to convert. 1_- Final score. G. T. M. ? P-oba-ble.3 0 2 2 PoMiblM. 2 0 0 0 I THE SELECTFD TEAM. I After the match the committee proceeat-u to the Grand Hotel, where the fa low ng players were selected to play Pont>pridd at that town on the 21st of March:—Back, Nor h more- thieo-iiua:tor tacks. Bcardon. Jones. Vaughan, laid Lock; lia f-backs. Shelle> and Wakeley; ?rwarde. Davis, Forster. ?&rey. 'W!l'i?. Svmonde, Hales, Burgess, and Ford. I Reserves, Moore, Fish, Brooks, -,nd Poole. St. MARY'S (Canton) T. ELY BOARD. Final score G T. M. 8t. ?ary'8. ? £ ° fo1i;{ 6 g g St. JOHN'S v. St. PATRICK ?. Final score C. T. M. St. John's 0 1 0 St. Patrick's 0 0 0 METAL-STREET v. MOUNT STUAPvT SQUARE. Final score G. T. M. 1 3 0 Mount Stnart 0 0 0 GRAlGE V. ADAMSDOWN. Final soore: G. T. M. Gran 0 1 0 Adamildown 0 0 0 ABANDONED MATCHES. I St. Peter's Second v. Tredegarvillc. I St. Peter's First v. Grange St. Paui «. j

RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION. I Dates for Next Season's Fixtures This morning a meeting of the committee of the Rugby Football Union was held at the Great Northern Hotel, Leetie. Mr. Mark Newsomo, president, was in the chair, those present including Tdessrs. C. A. Crane, li. W. T. Garaett, W. Cail, R. Walker. J. W. 11. Thorpe. H. Rowland Hill. A. U. Crook, W. S. Doune, J. Hammond. G. TL Harnett. A. Hartley. C. C. J. Harvey. R. Hel11;cll, W. Hiebens, A. Hill, E. P res cot t, and R. Westrey. The dates for the chief fixtures for next scaeon were decided on all follows: — Dc- c. 12-Nortb v. South, in Northumberland. 19-Trial Match. Jan. England v. Wales, :>1- Leicester. Feb. 15—England Y. Ireland, ia London. Mar. fv~(Probably! Trial Match, at Bristol. 19-Eng:aud v. Scotland, in Edinburgh. In the cvsnt of frost preventing play in tlie North versus South, it will be postponed till: Doeember 19, and the trial match till I January 2. In response to an invitation from the (south African Board, it. was resolved to send out a team to South Africa on the same lines as I before during the ensuing treason. The party will leave England on June 33. I UNITED BANKS V. WHITCHURCH. Played at Llandaff Fields. Williams started for the Bail kr,, and an attack was made on the visitors' goal. Aubrey then ran along -,aii-rtly, and L v an s- retaliated with a rare kick. A free fell to the Banks, but to no advantage. Banks forced a corner, -which was nicely placed. Riches finding the net. Davies went away, hut the attack was warded off by Williams. Half-time was then called, the Banks leading by one goal to nil. Re starting, the Whitchurch goal had a narrow shave, a chot from Thomas hitting the up- rights. The home team were penalised, and, the ball being placed nicely in the mouth, Davies scored. Whitchurch were neW smartiy attacking, Davica having hard line* in not ecoring'. The Banki- prove-1 too good oa the dpfens'.e. Again th? home team made an attempt, Riches taking the oal i on his own, and, beating both backs and goalkeeper, ({,1"c1. -H Fim*? score. Goals. United Banks 2 Whitchurch .I TREE)ARRIS Y. CAERPHILLY. I At Caerpuiil. The vsitora, kicking on against a strouij wind, Caerphilly a very ? arm time of it fo, about ten minutes, but. despite the wind, the latter, through the initiative of Gregory- changed the venue, but. j Thompson, who made several good centres,. I aekc d follcwcrt, and thus a couple of chances were lost in Quick succession. Some grand foot-work by Jenkins, Williams, and Francis for Treharris took t"> the home territory, un-3 here n fierce struggle enaned, daring which earners vera of frequent occurrence, bit Watson sa- ;d the nets remarkably well. After some eve cay Caerphilly assumed the aggreesivc. bui Hawkins stumbled in ta-kini; a centre made cleverly bi Thompson- H?f-timeaoM'e:— 11,O?". 1 0arphfff..s. .OJI'J. I Treharris. 0 The restart saw the homesters carrying all before them, and. from a subsequent rush, a pass was made to Matthewy, whoss kick found the net. Herbert and Jonee. the visit- ing halves, now became verj conspicuous, and a certain score seemed imminent when Gregory trickily repelled the attack, which culminated in another goal being scored by Matthews from a corner. Matters now eased considerably, and signs of distress were evi- dent amongst, the Treharris forwards, who were responsible for most of the pressing don.e with the wind behind them in the first I half. Gregory was now penalised, and Her- I bert kicked a goal. Fma?&corc:— Goals. 1 Oael'}}hjlli. .02JS, I 'freharriB 1 NEWPORT SEOONDS V. ABERTDLLERY. I Piayed at Newport ill cold weiuher aud I before a fair attendance. Tiie ground was very heavy after the recent r?inB. Iu the first half play was very even, each aide at I,, H Wilson scored a try. this being the only score during tlie iirst half. In tii-s E-concl half Jones get, over for Newport, and George scored for Abertiilery, Francis convetirng. Final score:—Newport Seconds, tw,) tries; Abertiilery, one goal. BATH V. BARRY. I At Bath, in fine weather, but 011 a toft I ground. Bath were l<? strong, ?nd tr e* were scored dudng the first h<1H by C?a't- Dcclla, XaBll. Cariis, one being converted by Crisp. Barry played far better in the second half, and attacked, bat Bath should have scored had there- begn more com- bination. Just on time DoUiweli ran wo 11 for Buriy, and Ye-u scored an unconverted try. Final score:-Bath, 14 points; BtHTr. J points. .< 6,

SOUTH WALES LEAGUE. Rogerstone v. Card.-ff. .? At carrs:- Rogerstone: Goal, Perr^r; backs. Pickson and Williams; halves, Evans. Jones, and Lowe: forvards. Coliey, (joduard, Gouding, Jim Jones, and William Evans. Cardiff: Goal, Heintzman; backs. Nash and Hyman; halves. Powell, Price, and Williams; forv,ards, Edwards, Iluxtablc, Lloyd, Webb, and Wright. Cardiff started at 4.10. Iroui a huge kick by II. Williams Rojerstone swarmed up. and ûolley scored .If(cr g(-) )d play by Uooding. Rogeviftone then led aaer three m;ur.ie» Very interesting play by Rogerstone fol- lowed. capital head passing finding the Car- diff goal Quarters ou tne left p de. Hyman was very effective in d,- fe iic c, while Price at centre half did grand y against the Rogerstone cumb na.t ou. which had not been so fine for m^ny matches. Jim Jones put in a beauty that quite beat Heintzman. Cardiff rarely got beyond half-way. Gaorge Jones put in a grand shot, and Rogerstone led by three goals. Gooding and Jim Jones started two lovely bouts of passing, and on opcb occasion Gooding put in. but was given off-aide. Half-time score: (foals. Ro?cratoap. S Cardie 0 Ca rdiff 0 I p Final Score :-R/tone, three &,oaI8;' Cardiff, t,) goals.

ABERDARE V NELSON. Playejl at Aberdare before a fair crowd. Referee: Mr. F. Bartlett (Cardiff.) Ingham kicked off for the homesters. From a throw in some pretty interpaesing was executed by the home forwards, of whom Barnee. after some tricky doging. went for the goal, but the attempt resulted only in a corner, which came to nothing. The pace was now terrific. Aberdare having decidedly the better of matters. From another throw in the home lot took tke leather in front of the enemy's citadel, which was vigorously attacked for about five minutes. But Aber- dare, despite tbeir briHia.nt efforts, seemed to be destined not tD score. A fine effort (,n the left between Jack Hughes aud Hugh Williams resulted in the latter sending in a lovely centre. Woollacott having no difficulty m beating Welsh. Almost i rumediately after- wards Hughie Williams, as the result of tricky dribbling, defeated Welsh and planted second goal. As if they had thoroughly made up their minds to make up for their indif- ferent exploit at Nelson, Aberdare instilled exceptional vigour into their endeavours, which culminated Quickly in the register of two more goals by Jack Hughes and Barnes respectively. Though with a score of four goais against them, the visitors relaxed their energies in nowise, but the passing of their < pooneuts appeared to baxe them. A good shot by Jack Hughes caused Welsh to coueeerl a corner, which was converted into u goal by Hughie Williams. For a couple of minutes play was of a general character. Parker put in a tremendous kick, which planted the ball in front of Nelsin's goal, whence Ingbam drove the leather home, Welsh having 110 chance to save. In the twinkling of an eye Jpck Hughes scored the seventh iroal in caDital sLvde. Final Feore. Goals. Abc,r,lare 7 Nelson 0 Edwards restarted for Nelson, but they did not get far. Wedlock put hie forwards on tho move. Barnes bein prominent with a good dribble, but he shot a lie tie wide. Play now slowed down. A pretty piece of work by Wed- lock resulted in Wooiiacotts putting on the. eighth goal with a low. swift shot- Hugh Williams was the next to swell the score with a strong daisycutter. Between now and time play was all over the field, and offered little interest to thp spectators. Final bcore. Goals. Aberdare 9 Ke)gon. 0

PORTH V ABERAMAN, Piayed at Porch- A good game was ex- pected. Aberaman possessed an unbeaten record in the League. Tear-,a: Porth: Goal, 'Stone: backs. Parry and Picken; lialf-baeks. T. Evans. Grant, and F. Stone; forwards. Watkins, Edwards, Young, Traccy. and Williams. Aberaman: Gual. Eggintou Vra(,ke. Jone,,4 and Boulton; half-backs. W. Rooke, Jones, and S. Jones; forwards. Powell, Rooke, Grinnell. Jones, and Evans. Referee: Mr. J. Finn. Grinnell kicked off. before a good crowd, and Porth forced a corner. From a rush Jones scored for Aberaman. Porth. by good pass- ing. got, down, and Williams equalised with a good shot. The homesters from now on had the better of the game., Porth, 1 goal; Aberaman, 1 goal. GRANGE ALBIONS V. ROATH HARLEQUINS These teams met at Grange, owing to tn45 fact that no Rugby games of importance were bcing played in the district, the attend- ance was almost a reoord one for a Soccer match at Grangetown. The home team in their earlier matches have shown much pro- mise, and have a pretty combination in front. Tlie Roath Harlequins' strength lay anions their backs, who played up to their best form. Their forwards, however, were at times erratic and failed to make the mvst of the many chances given them. A splendid game l-AStilted -it- follows- — Final score. tlI, Gogjai, Roath HariPQUiris .bÜv 'I .I Grange Albions 2

JUNIOR CUP—SEMt-FiNAL. tUNBRADACH V CARDIFF ALBION. This match was p'.ayed at Nelson. Bin. bridge kicked off ior Llanbradach, and imme. diately got into the Albions quarters. Turner lacked behind. From the goal kick, .no Albions' rigut wivg got away well, and receiv- ing, transferred to Jeffreys, who scored easy. From the restart Turner got away weil, and received a corner from which Mill scored within a minute. Tate again scored for the Albions. Half-time Score:—Cardiff Albions, two goals: LJaubradach. one goal. The opening of the second half proved very tame, each side pressing in turn. A free lnrk for the Albions brought relief. Jeffrey laving hard lines. On several occasions Mills e: Inn to the rescae. From a fine movement ty Load Norman scored. Fmai score. Goals. Cardiff Albions 2 Llanbradach 1

HOCKEY. England v. Wales. This match was played at Llandudno to-day. TealDS Wale5: Goal. T. B Roberts (Dolgelly^; backs. A M. Davies (Finebley) :.ni it. R Hann-r (Hay); half-backs. P. A. Mytton (Ban- gor). R. Pryce (Abergavenny), and T Richards (Abergavenny); forwards. R. Wifliam-. (Wrex- ham). E. A. Evans (Cardiff!. C. Eaikes (Black- heath), Aiidei-son (Portmadoci. and P. X. Baylis (Newport'1. England: Goal. H. Moore iWestern Coun- ties! hacks, E. V. Jones (Midlands) and H. S. Freeman (Stai-nea and S.>utli); half-b-cks, ,1. Sim (Western Counties1. F. F. Blatherwick tOhester and Norlh and G. B. C'rowdei (Ted- flington and uth); forwards, W. B. Milne (Norlh), H. R. Jordan (Croydon and Sa rey), L F. A. Smith (Oxford University and South*. J. W. Herne (Cambridge University and Kentl. and C. H. M. Eiden (Cambr'dga University and Sussex). I Umpires: Messrs. C. R. Hooper (England) and C. Connali TihylK After the start, forward work by England was checked by cool back play- Wales advanced on the left, Baylis being prominent and giving Raikes a grand chance. He mulled, being much too slow England again attacked, exhibiting nne combination. Roberts twice saved, but a fine run by the three centres put his charge in danger, Hamer being slow. The latt.c-r- was hurt, but soon resnm wl. England were mu- ii SLPtrhr ,-isd again attacked, I Gordon scoring tEn minutes from the bully-off wit'' a ihot which, struck the roof of the ne.. A minute later Roberts was again beaten, this time by a low. diagonal shot by Kmith. who two u.ij.ute? later again defeated the Welsh custodian with a fne shot "fr 'e goal Wale*, attacked and forced ? corner, "Williams scoring a. V.(),Ki goal. Pryce gov an opening, bit wa* robbed, and then Mytton passed oat to W" Ham: who beat Freeman '!d gave to Evai?;: and tho latter scored the Mcond goal for Wples with ;t fin tie shot. Enibdeu t 10k the ball from Davies and ran clean thrtngb, bee tine Roh-rl* for the fifth time with ridi- ctjIotis ease. EI'!1and attacked. "Mylton End" "David defei'.oi'ig stroneiv, but ifne p'ay by Gordon, Kmiih, and Ilornc "arpicd theni tbrimrh. Fmbden senditir in a beauty, wHety Ttoheris r-u ont tu and clean missed, the ball goV? behind. Final icore. Goals. England. 6 "A'aies 3 English Ladies, 11 goals; Scottish Ladiu. nothing.

TREORKY V. PILL HARRIERS. This match was played before ? ;?Of>{Î gatr. and on very soft grouud. both teams being strongly represented. Team?.— Treorky: Hack. bchofteld; three-ijuarter backs, 1). J. Thomas. A. Evan*. E. Harris, and J. fiebb; half-backs. T. Jones and J. Evaus: forwards, H. Thomas, B. Joiies, S. Braruiev. T. Jones, J. Attwood, E. Evans, N. Davies, »nd J. Balsam. Pill Harriers: Back, M. Mauship; three- quarter backs, R. liyau, L. blewelyn, E. Leer, and M. Buckley; half-backs, W. tiarvery aad VV. Moses; forwards. E. Travers. J. Carpenter. R. Jones, H. Wetter, H. Whiggens, H. G. Bald- « wyn, G. Jones, and F. Jones. » Treorky kicked orF against the wind, and Mauship, the home hack, found touch at half- way. For off-side play Treorky were pena- lised, ajid E. Leer took play into the visiting 25. The visitors were pressing very hotly, but a. fine kick to touch by Harvey for the time being relieved. Play from now was very fast, and a good kick by one of the home forwards took play from the visitors' line. A series of scrums now took place near the visiting three- quarter line, aud Harvey nearly went in with a try. but Seofteld saved grandly. The home- sters still continued to press, but a mark by D. J. Thomas relieved. Piay now took place at the centre, and, receiving from the scrum, E. Harris took play near the homester*' line. Half-time was now called, with no score to either eide. Travers re-started the second half for Pill. and the visiting forwards dribbled the ball well up to the homesters' line. Here Moees got nicely away from the icram and posted to Seer, who in turn passed to Llewellyn, toho latter ran over with a try. Ryan converted. I-'rom the kick-off the visitors continued to press, and A. L. Eva.ns took a drop for goal, which went below the bar. From n sera ml Ryan parsed out to Llewelyn, who scored an nnl'.onvE'I"1.M trtr Final soore. G. T. M. Pill Harriers 1 2 0 Treorky 8 .1..