Evening Express

MAESTEG V PONTARDAWE Tneee teams met at Maes teg to-day. Maœ-I lost ? Ponta.rda a few wee)& ago, but 't Vva* expected that the result would be teverf*i .to-day. the home ?- having Iml-D6,??d m form" Ta. ba<??'?'??: Bakk R Mo?re; three-quarter  ??- E- T!hoTna.s. W. Keft, Md '-G holf-b?,K; T. Davies and T. Lewis; forwaiiYiT' Smith, ?. Davies, D. funes, G. Morraii T -???' D. Morgan, Fit?geraJd, a.nd Thomas. backs^^Li^ W. Thomas: three-quarter b Miich,aall- I??ad. H. W. Preece, and W. Gam ha,if"backs, ?m Bayliss and E. t:vaM f?r??'' ?- 6?l'?mall, J. Ow?ns.T. ???t'D' IT?c?- Si"ifflU"i'A- er"lute-,J- and P.c i?avis. feroo: Mr. D. T.??.T?d.u. ??? "'?e short of two players, Ma?? ??d. M<<? ?t?im?g to touch  Pontar"we sta.rte? d to be ae're^w a?d pTmi?d the homeste" m tih?r la,g?lre"Jy,de ?? Making by'Bayl=relieved the Thomle, the b? haJf?-ck. ?b?? ?,??. ''? M;ts of the ??S? of the Md by SOIDe good ?c?king and following up. J. W. Preece made a very pretty bu-t, and should !ha.ve soared, but the ball WM knocked on. 'I"'ae POnia??ia,w? half-backs were penaJised *"M'l time for offside tactics. Up till half- 'Mae the game wa? very l1Ilmterestmg. Half-time score: G. T. Pts. V",teg 0 0 0 Pon.terda.we 0 0 0 I?n?a.rda-w? ?tt&cked immediately on th? re-start A &erdes of scrums and lin- ?ut C « ?° advantiage to either side, a ?h  by ti1?e home full-ba?k brought KL relief to the -homester, J. W.   a Pretty mwement and gave a 1-9 Paes to the wtii? who faHed to gather. An tlhe ba.c1œ t,ned. paesing, but the nuaJ Imnsfers went aatray- JPinaJ score. G. T. Plts. Maesteg Pflts- pou,t, "e 0 0 0

NEWPORT A V NEWPORT GLOUCESTER "A" ?a-yed at Newport to-day. Teams: II Newport "A": Back, R. G. Hicks; three- q??r backe, W. Power, H. J. Rowlands A." iii? ?tt. a?? W. G. Preece; half-baek? A Til OM' as and Joe Dunn; forwards, Gus ?°?,. C. E. Hews, H. J. Pritchard, A. Bell, Charl^ Hulbert. T. Power, a.nd R. b????'"?"' Back, C?: three-quarter ?S?? W?'"?- Barnes, C. Lister, and W. h?-backs, W. Dix and Hall; for- S.A? tV ■ ?y?rd, W. Nelnes, R. Bird, O' n, Da,Tiiel8, D. Blackford. A. ?vi?' ?? .? R- Craddock. R?e?p?: Mr. L. H. Lloyd, Cwmbran. k<>mee?^rt opened the attak. and soon the C6 rl, Pressed hottly on the Gloucester I i 1. Fronj scremble Preece scorcd a try V,hi R<)wl cLs converted. By good for- *ard wa,(l 1)]aY Gloucester gave Newport an a?xioUR tilne in their own 25. A lightning kbourb l,n the run of play was brought fll t b Y Rowlands, who, intereeptimf only from his own line, cleveriy ?'?InIid?M' ?se? veral opponents, and secured a k.tigttnt try, after running practically the v«rt. of the nneld. Dunn railed to con- ?e?? SaM-time score. G. T. P'ts. Glo?''t. "A" 1 1 8 ..???F"A" 0  0 0 Z  ?- secona nan waa ror a long -a?e ill fa'?O-UT of Gloucester, and on a Inou PIL, ot oocasious Newport had to t?uch ?Wtt  "a-ve the i>,),sition. ne GloucLwter fOl'wa ?a-v^ the position. Th? mouœter '??a,-t?, ptla a kn, spirited game, but ? ba.o?. ??? no sting into th?ir attacks. It &i>r« ^„eflt that Newport had been, al i ow- VIi W ??!)?rM ?? ??' Newport had been aqow- r'a"ttlm to rest eMy with Weir eight ODI'litSI-lead ?"?? within a few minutes of  they brought off a good round a? ?' ?"h?h resulted in Bennett scor- SL ??ne ??'? ? ??st on the stroke  ?0, k, i6 Gl--oter cu"ian, ^>I*Pew d a vn?ii ce goal? Pinal score: G. T. Pts. ?w?w Seconds. 1 2 11 0?-?)??"?'? ter Seconds ..?. 1 0 4

q,)"Pp JUNIOM-V. CANTON ORESfTRNrno a di at the Sophia Gardens V;;?? ?11 t-tled Play was of au open description °°nte8tfS^j' W ? df0PP*d a grand goal for Canton ^■oodfeili2 Juniors scored from a 'orwaard buret.8 Jlml0r3 8CK>rod a Final score: G. T. pts. Canton Crescents 1 0 4 Ta.1f Juniors -0 1 3

Leicester v Llanelly I At Leicester in ideal weather. Teame:- Leioester: Back, Jackett; ree-qu.arter backs, H. Lawrie, Dixie Smith, Kenneth Wood, and Pexoy Laurie; half-backs, Geo. Wood and Watson; forwards, Penny, Hobbs, Kewney, Hogarth, R. Jackett, Goodrich, Hubbard, and Mills. Llanelly: Back, Evans; three-quarter backs, W. Thomas, Williams, Jenkins, and A. N. Other; half-backs, Lloyd and Arnold; for- wards, Tom Evans, Watts, W. J. Thomas, Stacey, Auckland, Cole, and Lewis. Referee: F. C. Potter Irwin London. The gate at the commencement was slightly below expectations. Evans opened for Llanelly, and after a good return by Jackett, Leicester went Off with a rush, and from a penalty kick Jackett dropped a goal within three minutes. Llanelly immediately forced play, and gained ground by toucn-kicking. Lei- oester were strong forward, and relieved cleverly. The tackling on both sides was I exceedingly good. Percy Lawrie was nearly oyer, George Woods scoring from a scrum directly afterwards. H. Lawrie failed at i goal. Still keeping up the pressure, Hubbard crossed, but lost possession, and the ball coming to Jackett, he dropped a neat goal. Llanelly twice attacked, Arnold losing an opening by a fruitless drop. A fine bout of passing by Llanelly was very dangerous, and play was carried on near Leicester s line. The home team, however, cleared, and were in neutral ground at the interval. Half-time soore. G. T. P ts. Leicest,er 2 1 10 Llanelly 0 0 0 Llanelly continued to attack generally after the interval, and ha da great chance of a penalty goal, Williams and Jenkins run- nm? splendidly. Ju?t afterwards Percy ff*Fr,e reheved with a dribble. Llanelly were the quicker and more active in the loosf" but Ijeicester held the tight packs wonderfully, and the Welsh halves were in- operative to a great extent. Dixie Smith collared a Llajnelly pass, and for the first time this half Leicester became dangerous. Leicester came very near adding to their, score. From a run by Keauneith Wood, Evans just saved. Llanelly broke away. a.nd i La-urie was penallifi|6»d for lioLd.iU'if* but nothing resulted. APbe-r some even mid- j field play Willia-ms gained a fine uncon- verted try. Leir now did some attacK-1 ink. ,v, Final score. ü. Leiceat?  2  1 T.!am«UY 0 1 ?7 OOMMENTS. Tn manv respects the mxt-ch at Leicester resembles the giaanes with Cardiff and New- port Leicester commenced at a temiic speed and soared three times, mainly by s'ood kicking and fine forward work. As play rvrogressed Llanelly had much more of the attack, and for quite half an hour in the middle of the match there was practically only one side in evidence. The Scarlets at this stage lost the possible winning, advantage by miafielding, and towards the close Leicester reasserted them- selves, and on one or two occasions narrotwly mrissed scoring. "Again the struggle far the loose head rather spoiled the for\jiard play, and there were many cases of obstruction tand free-kicks with the endea-vour to secure the new forward idea. The halves and backs were starved, Arnold in particular being unable to get his. quarters properly going save on rare occasions, and the backs did little.

CAERPHILLY V MERTHYR These teams, who both occupy a lowJy position in the Glamorgfti League table, met for the second time this season art, Caerphilly. In ttie previous encounter Caerphilly were defeated. The homesters fielded a. weak side. Teadns:- Caerphilly: Baiok, G. Reddtick; three- quarter-backs, A. Francis, A. DavieSj J. Nor- ton, amd M. Norton; half-backs, R. Norton and A. Rowlands; forwards, W. Jones, G. Eustaoe, W Thomas, W. Addicott, G. H. Rees, E. Howells, A. Griffths, and Tom Jones. Merthyr. Back, J. Williams; thtee-quarter backs, P. Davies, G. Giranvelle, E. W. Praiucds, and C. Lewis; Jialf-backs, Brothers Orocker; forwards, R. Williams, Ted James, U. Vaughan, J. W. Edwards, D. Watts, L. James, l Williams and 3LDrgan Referee, Mr. W. J. Vriely, Cardiff. Hughes kicked off, an.d Arthur Davies was penalised for off-side. Gravelle went down the field, but was tackled by Francis. The homesters were penalised, but Crocker failed in an attempt to goad. After vigorous play, in which both teams participated, two players were pulled up and cautioned by the referee. Caerphilly were attacking when the whistle went. Caerphilly 000 Merthyr 0 0 0 In the second half Caerphilly at onoe attacked, their forwards beating their opponents. The home halves were also superior, but the defence was very souud, ana Gravelle by g'ood running Be-ddich saved on exie occasion. Eventually Addicott dribbled over the lline, Rowlands touching down. Rjeddich failed to majorize Final bwre: G. T. Ptg Caerphilly  0 1 3 Mert-hyr 0 0 0 COMMENTS. On the day's play GaierpiMlly thoroughly deserved to win by more than three points. The pick of the home forwards wore Eustace, Acbdiccfct, and Will Thomas. The home halves were bettc-r than their opponents, end A. Davies was the best of the three-quarters. For the victors Ckr?velle piayed a fine game.

ABERTlULtRY V MOUNTAIN I ASH Before a good crowd these teams met on the Park at Abertillery to-day. Both teams were well represented, but a few of the 'Tilleryites were resting in view of next Saturday's match with Pill Harriers. The homesters were well represented, and were fully expected to win by ten or twelve points. In good footbail weather the teams lined out as follows: — Abertillery: Back, 0. Hodges; three- quarter backs, W. Brown, James, D. J. Boots, and S. W. Thomas; half-backs, W. Hodges and T. Francis; forwards, T .Webb, Jack Webb, Tom Dykes, N. Lewis, W. Powell, J. Hbwells, J. Blackwell, and W. Gill. Mountain Ash: Back, J. Thomas; three- quarter backs, J. Donovan, T. A. Davies; H. Payne, and H. Farrow; haii-backs, W. Jones and J. Edwards; forwards, Dicks Thomas, T. Shepherd, A. Bevan, A. Hill, J. FAlery, W. Davies, A. Jenkins, and E. Phillips. Refereoe, Mr. R. H. Smith, Newport. The visit-ore startod, and play was fast. AhertiHery worked on to the visiting quar- ters buit the defunc.e wias strong, Billey Bowen kioked a good goaL The opposing eide now assumed the agressdve, but were driven back through the good kicking of Charley Hodges. From loose play in the visi- tors' 25 Dai Booth scored a lovely try, which was unconverted. Half-time soore. G. T. P ts. Abertillery 117 Moimtain Ash 0 0 0 1 Abertillery reBtLmed with fourteen men, Dai Saunders hairing fallen in a. fit on the call of half-time. The homesters soon forced matters arod took the ball to the visitor's 25. Shortly afterwards Wyndhaim Joves broke through for the visitors, but passed wildly, and Da.i Boots picked up and kioked over, and Lionel Thomas raoed over and scored an unconverted try. FinaJ soore. G. 1. P ts. I Abertillery  '1 2 10 =,i.ier Y Aah. 0 0 0 Dropped. COiMMJvNTS- Jim Webb (the international), J. Black- more, and Jack Webb, were the pdok of the Abertillery forwards. I). klaamdexs amd Bill Hodges did well at half. Lionel Thorns showed great speed when he scored his try, and Dai Boote, J. Jones, and Bowen did well at threequarters. Charlie Hodges was good at full-back. Wyndham Jones, Payne, and Thomas were the Dest. of the vi-siting baoks. Dick Thomas, Shepherd, and Bevan were the pick of their forwards.

I SWANSEA SECONDS V I CARDIFF RESERVES I played at Swansea to-day in dull but dry we,wt,her 'I'oamb:-  Bu?wa; three-quarter tc ?rry, W. J. Davies. Edwards, and ? ? ???P. haU-bac, D. Williams and Bate-  forwa'l"dB. Hwes, Cull, G. Wima<ms, D. ????-???' AJ?bn, Saunders, H. Rem. A i-n BMk.R. WillLams; three-quarter W A Jones, C. Evans, G. Sp??r.  "h-1 f-backi3, Onlverwell and E'  Duncmn, Bwk, DaleY &niith, &owD.lon. aaí,d J-Woods BeffTt,e, o?st t???? ???S,- ? ?? fa?bi<.n. Swa,n.ea s--d very brisk fashion. Swansea staJwa C?rdlif Hji?, a?d Swansea got by ?Uiajns, the ba?, S?is??jd/?r? Afe?a<rda & good rils? prevented ^r-wiards 0 howed the team up porneiy vented &?tor?w?? ?? ti.,m ew^aCwee r^nerally engaged in defending S' the Sddle of th:e game Yertal^ by t.hne mch ???ly engaged Ln d?ending B°i over iif the1 band corner with a try. The   ?e,t otB-er ? of the :field, and made two or three smart attacks on h4e CUrdiff line,, which were kept up until 2^kv,wi t'li wihen two Oardiff forwards dribbied tle baLl when th l?n?h of the field. H?M?me came with (?rdiff leading by 3 points. 1_- Half-time 8OOre. «• "V Cardiff Seconds —— 0 1 3 I .9,wanses Seconds 0 j» 0 0 Cardiff returned to the attack early in tne second half, and scored twice within the first ten minutes. The first try was scored by Spencer after some good passing, ana Duncan oonverted. Soon afterward, during a scrimmage in front of the home goal, bunth picked up and ran round the Swansea men, I scoring a fine try, which Duncan failed to convert. Williams then picked up and dropped a nice goal for Cardiff. At i, however, Swansea bucked up considerably, I and got down to the other end, and were two or three times within a nace of scoring. I From a scrimmage Batoman forced himself across with a try, which remained uncon- verted. Notliing more was scored. I. Final score. G. T. P'ts. I Cardiff Reserves 2 2 15 1 Swansea II 0 1 3 I COMMENTS. I Cardiff were a, much smarter team. What- ever they did seemed to come ofi\ whereas Swansea frequently d18appomted their &up- porters by dropping the ball or making other mistakes. The Cardiff backs were con- siderably the faster lot. Swansea failed at times when they had easy chances, as in the second half where one man had a clear course, but was overhauled when he had several yards' etart of all the Cardiff men. Cardiff were quite as muc hsuperior to j Swansea as the -score would indioarfS.

Newport v Gloucester U-SKSIDERS WIN A VIGOROUS GAME I At Gloucester in fine weather and before 3,000 spectators. Gloucester was weakened by the absence of Hudson, Elliott, and Stephens. The teams were as follow: — Gloucester: Back, Welshman; three- qua.rters, Baldwin, H ambling, Hall, and F. Smith; half-backs, Gent and II. Smith; forwards, Years, Johns, Berry, Parha-m, Griffiths, Holford, Wybiirn, aod Pegler. Newport: Back, Burt; throe-?u?rLer baoks, Baker, Jack Jones, Plumn?er, and Stanley Williams; ha?f-backa. Vile and Martin; for- wards, Pritchard, Beddoe Thomas, Partridge, Evans, btalte. Waller, Jaxman, arid Adams. Referee, Mr. Laws (Bristol). THE GAME. The turf was in excellent condition for a II fast game. Holford made a mark off Pritchard's kick-off for Newport. No grouJhl was ?aducd. There was a lot of kicking, whioh was aimless and fruitless. Hall, Glou- cester's left centre, made a line' burst through, but passed forward at the critical moment. The Newport forwards, a?d?d !)y Jack Jones, made a fine rush into the Glou- cester 25. Here Stanley Williams smartly fielding a oros-kick by one of the ferine placers, sprinted splendidly and got a corner try' entirely on his own. Hurt failed at goal. Some fine footworw by the Gloucester for- wards was splendidly followed up by H. Smith, who forced play into the Newport 25. A series of vigorous attacks on the visitors' line failed through the grand defence of the Newport forward^- After a long spell in the Newport half, Ja.ok Jones intercepted a pass from the line-out at midfield, and, cutting out a beautiful opening with a fine burst, passed to Baker when there. was only the home back to negotiate. Baker too khis transfer well, raoe-d round Welshman, and grounded a try, from which Burt easily goaled. The Gloucester forwards made des- perate attempts to break through to the Newport line, and gave the ball out to their halves better than Newport. Hall, the New- port right cent-re, who had been playing a fine the game picked up at last in the loose and dashed over with a pretty try, which was i ot goaled Gloucester continued to press, their forwards heeling well. Some slack kick- ing. however, let Newport into Gloucester's 25, where Cent relieved. Charlie Pritchard, Newport's oantain, had to go off just before half-time with one of his knees iniured. Half-time score. G. T. P'ts. Newport l'1 8 1 Glou<?ster 0 1 3 •new-port n.a<1 tne aavantagre of the wind in the second half. Charlie Pritchard delayed his turn out, but wa.s attnided by the ambulance brigade, who had also early after the resumption to go out to Tinker Smith. who, however, did not retire. The wind favoured Newport's tatreh-finding. Baker made several dashes for the line. Parham was hurt in one of the tackles, but got up smiling. The forwards had a great gruel- ling, but there was no bad spirit shown. Play slowed down greatly for a time, until Berry dashed away with a fine burst for Gloucester, and when the ball was loose Gent dropped for goal with a very nearly snooesBfal kick. Gloucester continued to tjtops, but only a touch in goal resulted from a short for the pprights by Welshman. The Newport forwards then recovt^d, and made a few vigorous attacks on the home line. Martin had hard lines in not being supported in one of his great bursts, Gent recovered well for Gloucester, who had been on the defence for a long time, and go the ball away to touch with a few useful (kicks. Charlie Pritchard, in spite of 'his la-me 'knee, came through a couple of scrums in excellent form, but there was nothing in it for either side, ahd the result was still hanging in the balance. Hall, the Gloucester right centre, dis- playing fine judgment, made a couple of short bursts along the touch line but Welshman was much out of his place, when a big return kick was made by Jack Jones, which invaded the home ha.lf, but Gent soon after, in company with Hall, relieved spJendidly, and made some pretty sprints I into the Newport 25. Towards the end play became very schappy, and might have tuned either way. It was desperate in its keenness. Beddoe Thomao was badly dazed by a hea.vy fall. Newport bc-rame aggressive again towards the end, but failed to get iLn, and won by eight points to three but towards the close there was a most vigorous dispute, for every inch of ground resulting oftentimes in men being laid out, but Newport is to be congratulated on the win, whic hwill do the team a deal of good after their run of defeats. They took all the gruelling in the best spirit. For the most, part Gloucester for- wards held the advantage in heeling. Gent and H. Hall were their two most prominent backs. On the Newport side, Vile did well in opening out. Jack Jones was a player of moods. He made the openiinig for Baker in excellent style, and cHd porae other great bursts, but he was not eonsis-tently good. M Baker was a tryer all the time. It is necessary for the Newport backs to learn the art of touch-finding, which they are Final Boom G. T. P, Newwrt P'' 'I Gloucester -0 13 COMMENTS. It ww one of those desperately stubborn games so frequently seen between Gloucester and South Wales teams. The opening was tame enough for anything

PILL HARRIERS v ADAMSDOWN Cardiffians Miss the Train I This match was to have been played this afternoon on the Dockers' ground, but at the last momonit Adamsdown telegraphed that they had missed their train. JCeen dia- ap(pointmemt was felt.

TALYWAIN V BLAENAVON I At T&lywam. Teams:— TaJyw?n. Badi? J. Jomx?s; three-quarter backs, Pritchard, OoMrick. 'Watkins, and riynn? kalf-bacte, CeoU Smith and. PajTry FIYIII??W Williams, Hudson, 'Riese? G?', anod Miles. B1anavon: Ba?k, Penn; three?m?rtM- backis.backs, Vaughan, Mynham, Wil?? and Rioæros j half-bachr? il?;thlm Le?. f<?wa?, Dibble H?Mn, P?v?l.! Griffith^' Da'Våœ, J<?as. WBcox. and The 'home team were v.oo by the   Oa-pt?Tad?y and Gibbon. Twl w4f a rb? attendamc? of speo- tatom aml16 /Jlw3 ?? c<fd?-n t? gradient and against the w-UMC Th? h<?m<?t?T-a  v and carried play to the visitors' 25. Bla?navon rushed play to the taft 25, and from ?  P??h?rd got awav w^ ifh Q a £ aSttackeSdd rv W *»? 1, ?- ? ?-NLtors t.h?n   BMhards oi?ed with an un- omvertoc-d t™. ?• T. I TalyWall:n 1 0 5 Hla.ena.ToMj .?7.?.'???* 0 1 3 T +'h, -"I' naJf the  ? ?1? ex- citine h,ad best <? th? garoe S 1 to have scored on two (x? ??i??' h?d??? timœ on the goaaline, but the defence was too strode T?ly?in Final soore: f T.  Talyvrn,in _o 1 3 Bl8.6!JJa.von 0 1 3

BARGOED V FLEUR-DE-LIS At B-arg-oed. The oT?nin? sba?a of t? mme we- full ot exoitemleint, an4 the men « Fleur-d.&? had lioh?tl.y t:h best?f Hhe ?me.T'h? visits Pressed, and forced a rniS tihT i^h, om^^ps changed the venue, buT ^Mked ^,04 f flne^fe obviated a soore SO uccessive play was dull and uninteresting  Ttt ke?n' °Pen Play was mmairroiiad i. Glen. the home half> made sfd^e^ake'S ?^3' bnt tawbaok^ to make uee of the-ir Neither ^rf the^ last ;aft,&&U mmu.res ? really j dangfous Bar^oer^*600^ '?- p'. I F,4wrgo,ed 0 0 <? F!?ur-pe?lis o 0 o „„ 0 0 0  wrTllu i uan was very interestmg, and! ,b-th t, p?y?d ^th gret vigour. Th? ^eur-do-Ijisleft wing ?mr- dangerous^ and they at len?h scored a try, which was I w^ted. Bargoed i?ta.Ha?ed with good Play, and Idris J-- at length ran over with a try, whMh was not con?rted Sube??a???'' play w?nt in favour of Ba?d. butd??, stpf.MMM e?o?s they failed to scom. '■ inai soore: G T T±7>t8c- F— leur-de-Lis i 0 5 B?gfx-d .?:? 0 13

CWMBRAN V PONTNEWYDD  Owmbran. Cwmbran kicked off,l and. the ba-11 rolled into to?ch on t? viedft?rs? 25, wIh, ere a. scrum ?M fomed, the h<Tm?t? having the better of the heeling. The visi- tors by good d?fensiTe work kept the home- sters ?T?miB?rmK. BY good p?y Pontnew- w^2SLr°?riIlthu' e ofher end, and lboked S^1 to '?e ge^«ing o.r. but CwmW-an defended i gra,B?y and when the wMatte M? play j was in t!? neutral ground. Half-time score: G. T. Pts. Cwmbran 0 0 0 Pontnewydd .0 0 0 run urw^uu on on the resumption and play remained even for some time. l?h homesters on one oocasion nearly got th-ro xh, and at lengrth Johiwson scored in the la-st few minutes of the game for the homesters, to which the points were added Cwmbran G. T.pts Cwm.bra.n. i o g 0 1 _o0 05 "'J  o o 0

OARDIFF ROVERS V. CARDIFF 'QUINS. Played at Jubilee Park. Owing to the Swansea attraction the attendance was! small. The Rovers started with thirteen men but ifound another before half-time. Bill dropned a goal for the 'Quins. Play in the second half commenced in semi-darkness and could not be followed. The Rovers claimed to have scored a try, but it was disallowed. A proposal to end the game was vetoed, and towards the finish players, let alone ball, could not be seen. With difficulty the referee waa found in the darkness, and he t.hrf* fnfl.1 ar -—- n- Pinal soore. G. T. P'ts. I Cardiff Quins. 1 0 4 Cardiff Rovers 0 0 0 Half timeBarry, 1 goal; Bath City, nil. Hallf-time scoreBarry, 1 goal: Bath Qity, nil- Hakf-time ecore: —Treharrie, 3 goals; Mardy 1 goal. ilitime moTe:-Birietol Rovers Reeerves, 2 goals: Aberdare, 2 goals. Half-time score: Leicester 2 igoals 1 try (10 points); Llanelly nil. A, 8 points; Gloacce- Half-time:-Newport A, 8 points; Glouces- ter A, nil. Half-time: Porntypool, 1 try: Bath, nU, Half-time eoore:—OaTdiff Seconds, 1 t. Swansea, Seconds, nil. Half-time iscore:-Neath, 13 points; Aber. avon, nil. Half-time score: Abertilletry, 7 Jvoints; Mountain, Ash, nil. Half-time score: Tredegar,.oil; liwyaypia, nil.

Aberavon v Neath l Ootrtfriderable interest was shown in the tussle between these two old rivals, which took place to-day on the Cetrt-ral Athletic Ground, Port Talbot, under favourably, con- ditions. When the sides met earlier ih the season Neath gave a splendid exhibition, and were the victors by a goal and a try, 8 points. The teams were:- Aberavon: Back, Rees Llewelyn-, three- quarter backs, Willie Thomas (captain), Maurice Walsh, Rees Richards, and Will Thomae; half-backs, Bala Jones and Alby Davies; forwards, Will Jones, George Vicary, Torn Davies, W. Gregory, E. Pugh. W. J. Davies ^an d Ivor Jonee. Neath: Back, W. Edwards; three-quarter backs, J. D. Davies, Sanders, F. Rees, and J. Thomas; half-backs. Shon" ENILns aud J. Bremaai; forwards, Bill Jones, Pullman, W.) Penny, Tom Reaison, Tom Thomas, P.C. Lloyd, T. Jenkins, and F. David. Referee. M.I. R. Pollock (Newport). There was a great, attendance when Pugh started for Aberavon. By smart half-back play Neath worked on to the Aberavon 25. Recemng from a serum, John Evans broke; away, and, clean beating the defence, went through in good style, and ecored near the posts, Edwards converting. After the kick-; Out, R. B. Davies started a round of passir.2, ] ana. Rees Richards broke w%Ll away to the! Neath 25. The Neath forward pushed dowu the Se!d, and were only stopped from soaring by Willie Thomas sending the ball into touch. John Evans oame away, and with i Vreat cleverness gained substantial ground, j A. mice bout of passing between Jones, R. B. Davies, and Walsh carried play to the Neath line, AbeTavon attacking hotly, Walsh and H illie Thomas very nearly scoring. Frank Boe« went down along the line in great style, and, beating the defence, scored a well- deserved try, Edwards again converting. Good work by R. B. Davies enabled Abero.vo.n to attack, Walsh breaking off in a magnifi- cent style. Frank Thomas here contributed some good work, runing- half the length of the field and scoring. Half-time score: G. T. P. .NL?eath 2 1 13 Aberavoa 0 0 0 j At the resumption it was noticeable that changes had been made in the position of the players. Rees Llewellyn being a.t half- back, R. M. Davies at three-quarter, a<! Rees Richards at full back. Aberavon showed up much better in this half, and on a couple of occasions had hard lines owing to bad pass- ing as the result of some good forward work. It was not until la-te in the second half that the home backs were a,ble to cross the centre line, and the Fanie wotlnd up badly in a downpour of raan. Final score: G. T. Pts. I N<?th. 2 1 13 Aberavon 0 0 0 OOMHEiNTS. There could be no doubt that; Aberavon made an error in playing Rees Llewellyn at full-back, and had there been a stronger defensive player in his place, the two tries scored by Neat-h would certainly have been stopped. Whore Neath showed their chief superiority was in the illJdindual brilliancy on the part of Shon hya" ajid Dreaming at half, and Frank Rees at threequarter. These players conpletely flabbergasted the Aberavon defenoe. In the second half, when Aberavon altered their dis* position of forces by playing Reee Richards at full-back, there was a distinet change in the tide of events in front of Aberavon, and it -was a, great pity that this was not done earlier in the game. For Neath. Edwards, at full-back, played a poor game. Frank Rees was the star turn of the three- quarters. n.. Neath had a rattling paCk of forwards, who played right up to the finish, the leader being Pullman Reason, and Davies. The Aberavon forwards did fairly well, the pick of the batch being Willie Thomas and Maurice Walsh.

BRYNMAWR V CROSS KEYS ThM Monmouthshire league match was Played at Brynmawr. Oorn!;iil received oon- gratuiations on his selection for Devon County. Brvnmawr were sinort of Butty, WiMtet Orosikeys also played substitutes. Bryrtmiawr started, and Rees Evans and Oar no n got away, but keen tackling stopped the movement. The home forwards wera being beaiten for possession. Following good play by W. G. Eva;ns and Preeve, BOll Evans started a nice bout of passing, and Roberta pu t Olaloke over -w -i-th an unconverted try. Half-time score: G. T. Pts. ?Br,v.nm,a,wx .0 1 3 C?OS?TS.—— 0 0 0 ? Oross iieys restarted, hut -w?re soon dTiv?n I ba.écJ;: t Ute horo.e 25, from wh?re the home halves, R?fs &iud Evans, 'tned to CT?n up t,he same. Good kicking by Jones and Bacon di?ove Brynmawr out, 'and the v?itdng for- wards with a areat burst, got down to the Brynmawr 25. Hel a?eY set up a hot attack, but wem unable to swre, and Roberta &nd Gam-on relieved. The Gross Key? forwards, however, returned to the attack, %nd t?st?d the home defend severely. Final score. G. T. P'ts. Brynmawr —  1 3 Or.. Keys .—-—- 0 i 0 30 OOMLMEINTS. Cross Keys, true to their reputation, proved a hard team to 'beat. The Brynmawir forwards were to be blamed for their poor show. At half and three-quarter, Bryntmawr were superior, but at f'uill^baiok Gies- let them down badly. The best forww-d on the field was W. J. Evans, Brynmawr.

TREDEGAR V LLWYNYPIA I At Tr.r. Tredegar CeLd?d & w<?k m'l I They pressed a.t the start, and a'hZ i"k t-7? sooMd, but Thomas intercepted and relieved I Good handling gave the vLs?tors an ad?aji tage. Jones raced for the line. but was well taekeld by Williams when Tredegar's line was in peril. Play improved, but nothing was scored. Half-time SCMe: G. T. Pts. Tredegar 0 0 o i1:;ia" g g g Reeuimrnig, JNasin xnaae a burst, and Llewellyn acme nraar to soorimg. Tredr were now the superior team, and the backs were frequently dangerous. Liwynypda suc- ceeded in keeping: their line intact, brat in this they were luoky Tredegar were press- i,n,i when time was called- Final score: G. T. Pts. Tredegtar 0 0' 0 Llwynypia 0 o 0 COIOUENTS. It was a hard tussle, with. both sides very even. Llwynypia fo?wa?rda heeled better tha.n the home!J bu^a^tters were better balanced in the otih?i??pa?-Lm?nts The backs were evealy-matJKd, aad handled with a fa?r amouia of &kiU. John and Ash- ley wore the pack of the visitm? b&c?, &nd Oi ions and Barwow were conspicuous for Tredegar

TREORKY V PENYGRAIG The initial match between these teams was played at Treorky to-day, under the auapicea of the Glamorgan Leoe. The homesters were forced to field a few reserves. Teams:— Ireorky: Baok, Daly James; three-quarter backs, Idris Evans, T. P. Jores, D. Evans, and George Lewis; half-back*, Evan J. Evans and D W. Joneis; forwards, Jim Poison, Will Morgan, Jack Edwards, Dick WMe. D. Jones, Lewis Jones, Curtis, and J. Jones Penygraig: Back, D. W. Griffiths; three- quarter backs. Torn Poonsfoaxl, B. John, P. Davies, &nd DM Bevies; half-backs, Johnny Lewis and S. Edwards; forwards D. J. Bennett, W. Beaaant, L. Morgan, Ivor Rees. J. Davree, Llew Evane, G. Evans, and M. Raw lings. Referee: Mir. Evan John, Pontypridd. The visitors had all their work cut out, and although playing reserve men the Tre- orky pack were more than a match to their burly opponents. Repeatedly the home halves passed out from a series of scrums near the line, and Idrris Evans scored, Daly James converting. Half-time score. G. T. P'-bs. Treorky 1 0 5 Penygra.ig. 0 0 0 In the second half Penygraig failed igno- miniously to assert themselves until nearly the end of the game, when they almost suc- ceeded in scoring. Idris Fvaile aa-min scored a fin try for Treorky, Daly Jaanes convert-l ing. In the last five minutes Daley James kicked a goal from a penalty. T., 7 Final score. G. T. P'ts. Troorky .3 0 13 Penygraig 0 0 0 COMMENTS. I •rreorxy were immeasurably the beet Slue, I and gained a well-merited victory. The cup- holders" pack laid the foundation of a sub- I stantial win.

GLOUCESTER OLD BOYS V. OLD MONK- I TONIANS. I At LlaindaJf. The Old Monktoniane played one main short. The Old Boys pressed, but .resolute tackling by the Moinks kepit them out, Thomas relieving finely. Play settled in the Gloucester quarters, the Old Monke having distinctly hard lines. Gloucester again -prewecl but Daivies saved. The Old Monks did considerable pressing now, brat their paeeiirug broke down at the critical moment. Both sides pressed in turn, b-ut Lewis, for Gloucester, made a beautiful opening, enabling Barnes to score, no goal resulting. Half-time score. G. T. P'tis. Gloucester Old Boye 0 1 3 Old Monktowiamfi .a _-3 Gloucester pressed on the re-start, b.ere I The Old Momktonians now aittacked by fine forward rushes. Gloucester were penalised, and PUddicOiIllbe dropped a fine goal. The Manktonians continued to have the best of matters, and Edgar Jenkins! soared, but failed to convert. Play settled 1I1 mid-field, ajid there was no further scor- ing. Final score: G. T. Pts. I Old Iff40rnkt eknis-ns i 1 16 Gloucester Old Boys 0 13 "NTOTtTH OEiNTRAIjg V. Oi\TVl.W TT'TVTTFD. i -w At Roath Park. W. Cox dropped a goal fro«m a mark for the Centrals, who tlius won by 3 poiute.

MON. SCHOOL V. ROXBURjGHS. I A most exciting game in the Monmouth district was that between the Monmouth Grammar School and Cardiff Roxburghs. In the first half Lindsay scored for the Gram- mar School, and later Thomas scored and oonverted. Cardiff Roxburghs scored through Williams. There was 110 scoring in the 6eoond half. Rea, fo,r the Grammar School, was the best forward on the fWH Final score: T. P'ts. I Monmouth Gramm'r School 118 Cardiff Roxburgh ()1 3 Canton Wesleyane 3 goals Intermediate Old Boys 2 goals Jaques <2) and Wood scored for the Okoion Westeyaais,

Wallabies in Yorkshire "TYKES" FIELD A POWERFUL TEAM I To Yorkshire folk at* Wakefield this after- noon'Was given the honouir of entertaining the Wallabies. In their engagements with past Colonial teams Yorkshire have done very badly. When the All Blacks played at Leeds in 1905 they put on 5 goals and 5 tries against the "Tykes," while a year later the South Africans won bv 2 converted goals 2 penalty goals and 6 tries to love. Great changes have been effected upon the Yorkshire team since then. Of the 1905 side only A. S. Pickering, the present skipper, is left. There was afforded people in the shire of broad acres to-day an opportunity of con- xrasting the W a,lla.b-ie: and Kangaroos, and there was a good attp-ndaiiec at Belle Vue when the teams fiehied as fol;ows:- Yorkshire: Back, F. 9-. Minings (Head-! wigley); three-quarter backs, J. I,. Fisher (Hull and East Riding), A. S. Pickering, A. M. Greathead (Headmgiey), and A- li. Clay ^llkley); half-backs, J. Hutchinson and h. Da.wsoin (Head ing ley); forwards, E. D. Ibbtt-1 ^p J. King, Rey. A. Thompson, ami J. H. j l?dai,c)n (Headi.ngley), Rev. 'f. Bennett ( kL,' field), A. H. M'liwaine and T. M. Lofthouee: (Hull and Ea&t Riding), and W. Atkinson (likley). Australians: Back, P. Carmichael; three- quarter back?. C. Russell &nith, J. Hickey, a.nd D. B. CarroU; baU-h.u:ks, ?V. Fr?ntice? and C. M'Kivatt; forwa?d?. J. T. Barneit, Z. M Cue, K. Gaven, '1'. Richards, L. A. Ham- m<Jnd.. B. Burge, Cradg and M'ln?yre. Mr. mZ. ond, Gkl Evans, of BimuD?ha-m, who 18 well known in South W a.le.<> where he often ho.da the whittle, had control of this afternoon's match. There avere three changes in the visitors' team from the side that defeated Oxford Lrniversity. Smith played for Dix in the three-quarter line, and M'lntyre and Craig took the piaces of ii'Arthur and M-iddletin i in the forwards. Hialf-time score: Pts. Wallabies. 11 Yorkshire. o There were 4,^„0 people present when the game coaimenced. In the opening half t;here was really little to chot between the teams, Yorkshire play- ing a .urdy game. Burge ,1'e-.1 from a. forward rush, Liarmdchaal tailing to convert. Russeil and Bede Smith later added tries, Oarmichael goal ing onoe. Hall-tima score: G. T. Pts. Austrp-liam 1 2 11 Yorkshire. 0 0 0 In the second half Carroll scored from fine: pas-sing within five minutes, Carmichael land- > ing a beautiful goal. li,bc,li Russell raced over, after Craig and Prentiœ had beaten! the døfenœ. Carmiohael's k..c. a.t goal fai ed. The Ausftraliana played cleverly, especially1 in the back division. The Yorkshire forwards al&o did good work. Prentice scored a try,; Carmichael goaling. Final score: • G. T. Pts. Australians 3 3 24 Yorh?ihire 0 0 0

BRIDGEND V PONTYPRIDD Played at Bridgend, in dull weather, the' kick-off being delayed, owing to the late arrival of the visitors. The home side was I weakened by the absence of Tom Evans and Gwilym Hopkins. Teams: — Bridgend: Back, Thomas; three-quarter backs, Leyshon, Hockings, Burnett, and Lewis; half-backs, Jenkin Hopkin and Dai j Hopkin; forwards, Ben Gronow, W. Gronow, J. Ham, H. Hani, Deereinan, Evans, Parr; |j and Brown. Pontypridd: Back, Pugh; three-quarter! backs, Nekrows, Rogers, Ham, and Lamey; half-backs, Jones and John; forwards, Griffiths, Keliand, Batcher, Mears, Scrivens, Hughes, Lewis, a.nd Davies. Ben Gronow kicked oil for the home- sters, who immediately got on the aggres- sive. The home captain almost dribblod over. Shortly afterwards Gronow made a mark right in front of the posts, but Hop kins failed to goal. Lewie &ecnrcd ?ear the home 25 and transferred to Leyshon, who trickily eluded the defenoe and enabled Hocking to score. Gronow failed to convert, i Bridgend continued to show superiority, but there was no further scoring- Jl?-time s<?orL: 4 G. T. Pts. Bridgend 0 3 i;d' g Õ 0 Heavy rain came on in the second half, and in a very short time the ground and! leather were in a very creasy state, and good play was out of the question. Both sid«« were dangerous at times, but no further score was added. Final score. G. T. P'te. Bndg-pnd 0 1 3 ? Pontypridd 8 õ g comments. There was not much to choose between the teams Bridgend deserved to win, but they did not show the keenness of previous matches, The game was disappoints as an exhibi- i tion of football. l/eyehon was the most conspicuous player on the fiefild. He was excellent in both a.ttack and def--nce. Jones, the visiting half played better than his opponnt, but what Dai Hopkins lacked j was more than made up by his brother, who played aG his partner. Jones, Nckrews, and Rogers were the pick of the visitors.

P0 NT YPOOL V BATH At Bath. Both were without Johnson, their regular full-back. Poni-ypool arrived late. Tearins:- Pontypool: Back, Cliff. Pritchard; three-1 quarter backs, Hirst, Parkhouse, W. Thomas, c,u,trt,er lytek- ILia-.Lt lP f t clw, Pro& a,,di and B. Carter; half'Backs, Proeser and Lloyd; forwards, R. Thomas, T. Carter, Davies, Russell, Ra/msford, Stephens, Carr, j and Uzzell. Bath: Back, Timmins; three-quarter J.A kg. Ascott, Stevens. Morgan, and Kitching; nalf- bac.ks, Hatherill and Meister; forwards, Ford, Oashnella, JbhnKton, Perry, Cam-1 bridge, Arnold, Thomas, and Hod gee. R.r-feree, Mr. Southby, Bristol. Pontypool went off from the first scram, but Bath's eklmg prevailed. Then Proeeer made a grand opening, and Hirst dashed over with an unconverted try in the left corner. The Bath's three-quarters handled, but their passing was good. Prosser was prominent in dodgy ruTm, BM?'s defence Ei" ?orely tried, Aseo?t naming a.nd cross- kicking smartly. S?erena nearly scored from Bath, but Pontypool were doing most of the attack. Cliff. Pritchard seved an awkward situation by throwing the ball into touch. Half-time score G. T. P'ts Pomtypoo.1 .——— 0 1 g 33th 0 0 0 Pinal: Pomtypool, 6 points; Bath, 3pta. CWMBRAN AJjBUONS V. ABERGAVENNY. Played at Abergavenny. Referee Mr. T. Wai-tes, Owmibran. In the flxst half there j wa-s no soore. In the Becsind half W ayman got over for Cwmbran, A Ijawler oonverting. Rees Rees neatly dropeed a goal from a Scrum near the poets, and Wayman again j got over, and Lawyer insPTWed. Towards the end play was inclined to be rough. Pinal score- G. T. P'ts. Qwamhnan 3 0 14 Abergaveimy 000

CHEPSTOW V. NEWPORT EXTRAS. At Chepstow. Newport kicked off and! invaded, and, the homest being penalised, Dennis dropped a ?oaL ?e'ttm? a, --rk with a 6tLe kick, H. Edwards put over the bar. Next J. Williams merktd and dropped a goal. Ln the second half Newport had the best of the play, and an unconverted try by Perry concluded the play. Final soore. G. T. p'ts. Newport Extras 2 1 10 Chepetow Reeerves ..— 104

Schools' Football I ST. PETERS V ADAMSDOWN A frindly game between St. Peter's and Adamsdown took place this morning at Roa.th Park. The form shown was indif- ferent. St. Peter's lads were the cleverer, and their full-back, Lyons, was particularly eafe. In the three-quarter line Slamiai and Hayes made praiseworthy efforts to liven up the play. The first try, by W. Affley, was the only redeeming feature of the match. It was gained after all the St. Peter's three- quarters had handled. M'Gra&h from a "bully" in front of goaJ dashed over with the second try, and this also remained. un- oonverted. Pinal score: G. T. Pts. St. Peter's 0 2 6 Adamadown 0 0 0 r,,k-p,nTpp SCHOOLS' TRIALS. A couple o ftrial games wer-e brotlght off this morning at t.he Sophia Gardens. The first game between C and D teams was a very scrappy exhibition, and wa? of no v?ue to the seleou0n committee. C team was slightly better of tile two, but no scoring resulted. The best players were u. Evans (Orwys-road, Maitland (Grange), Henry Williams (Victoria), and Holt. Pinal score. G. T. p't.s. ) C Team 0 0 0 L Team .— .—— 0 0 0 The A v B giame was I-ILrte bettkr than the ftrsit. Willie Davies (Court-road) proved himself to be the best of the halves. Jamet, of Grange, scored a clever try for the A team, which was oonverted. Towards "time" Gough ran splendidly, and scored for B toam, and oonverted his try. < Hicks, r.iiAtjkftv. <>.n HvnA did Well. Final score. G. T. P't«, 1 AToa.nn .1 0 p'1 B Team 1 0 5

SWANSEA SCHOOLBOYS. RUGBY. Indugtria/l, 17 points; Helen's nil. Manselton, 3 puints; Naiionajl, 3 points. Danygraig, 11 points; Bryn/hjrfryd, nil. Terrace-road, 6 points; Dyfaity, nil. OTHER «^(lT0HES. Pontard^Kwe All Whiitee, 11 points; Ystrad- gynlais Juniors. 6 pointo. Neath Seconds, 8 points; Ystadyfera. nil. Danygraig. 15 points; Llandilo, nil. ASSOCIATION. Nea-tih, 1; Momd Nickel, 1. I Morriston, 3; Port Talbot. 2. Mumbles, 3; Swanma Villa, nil. I CARDIFF SCHOOLS LEAGUE. ASSOCIATION. Albany-road, Si MoorLand-road, 2. ABERDARE SCHOOLBOYS' LEAGUE. Pa.rk, 5 goals; Town Council, 0. Industrial, 2 goals; Cwmdare, 0. Higher Grade. 2 goals; St. Pagan's. 1.

ROUTHERN LEAGUE. West Ham United, 2: Coventry City, 0. Crystal Palace, 2; Mittwall, 1- Brentford, 1; New Brompton, 1. Luton, 3; Northampton, 1. Swindon, 3; Queen's Park Rangers, 1. Portsmouth, 2; Plymouth Ajtgyle, l. Bristol Itovers, 1; Leyton, 0. Southampton, 1. Watford, 0.

Amateur I nternationall IRELAND V ENGLAND Played at Dalymount Park, Dublin, to-day, in wet weather and before a small crowd. Ireland had the best of the opening stages, bu the forwards were very poor in front of goal. Woodward was easily injured ,but re- sumed play after ten minutes' rest. Aa-rd- man a.nd Parker did some useful work for England, but there was no score in the first twenty minutes. When the game was twenty- eignt minutes' old Berry sent across a pass to the centre, and Porter scored England's first, goal. The Irishmen then fell away badly, ,md two more goals were put in for England by Stapeley and Parker. The ground was now very cut up and slipllery, the players finding it difficult to keep their fee.t Half-time score Goals. fIldd .GrlS.1 Ireland 0 On resuming after the interval Ireland did better for a time. Slemin, on the left wing, made some good runs, but his centres gene- rally went a-begging. Woodward, who was I limping badly, was of little use to his side, but the Englishmen with their three goals' lead, could aftord to take matter easily. A fast run by Hardman nearly led to another score, and then Ireland again attacked.

Junior Cup Replay I NEW TREDEGAR V BEDLINOG This --played tie in the first round of the South Wales Junior Oup was played at New Tredegar. Tk--ams: Bedlinog: Goal, G. Parsons; books, D. Walters and Rees; half-backs. J. Jones, Ria,pson, and Richards; forwards, J. Jones, Brggs. T. Jones, Williams, and H. Younger, j ?ew TrOOU!ar: (T?aJ. Rusaell: backs. Thewn as and Strethan; half-baokis, Stalla.rd, j Lloyd, and Prosper; forwards, Scott, Watkins, Thomas, Kirkham, and Hendri-es. New TTtdegar kicked off and soon pressed, i Pawoms pmyed beautifully. New Tredegar obtained two corners which were cleared. A little later Kirkham landed over the par. Froma a lovely centre by Lloyd, Kirkham was rewarded with a neat goal. The visitors after this played with great determination and rushed up the field. Briggs and Jonets were conenacuous hv eood DILLV. HaJ?tim.e score: Goals. New Tredegar 1 Reddm.o? 0 On resuming, Bedlinog made several attempts to equalise, and Brooks at Last; scored with a fine shot. Bedlinog again: attacked, and Jones beat the home defence and scored with a gaod shot. On the kick- j out New Tretiega,r recovered their form, and some brilliant pflesing was witnessed among; the home forwards, wl1.ich resulted in Thomas equalising. From now to the end of the game play was most, exciting, but Thorn-no broke away and shot into the goal. The ball rebounded, and Soott banged in the winning; goal. This player was carried shoulder. high off the field and round the town. Final score: WJlalS. ypwTrcd'e?a.r. 2 Bedlinog Z

BLAINA V CAERLEON At Blaina. The game ha.d been looked for- ward to with much interest., both teams hold- in-z the leading pda-ces in the Monmouthshire Senior"League, under whose a-nspqees to-day's game was played. Eoth teams were well rep- resented, and there was a record attendance. Tea ms Elaina: Goal Smith; backs, Stone and Tay,, lor; half-backs, Lawrence, Beibm, a.nd Black- burn; forwards, Edwards, Gray, Collier, Roberts, and Bond. Caerleon: Goal, Dix; back-?, Wreford and Jones; half-backs, Buck, Clapp, and Trew; forwards, Parry. Jenkins, Pettcan, Edwards, and Jones. lieleree, Mr. Bat,ty .Merthyr). Caerko-n started with the wind in their favour, aDd the opening play was fine. Blaina missed a chance of scoring from a penalty, and Pettiean driooied well for the visitors, and enabled Edwards to score from short range for Caerleon. The wind was telling against Blaina, for whom Roberts was very conspicuous. He gave Collier a fine chance, which Dix stopped admirably. Then Edwards shot for Blaina, Dix saying again. However, Llaina forced a corner, and Bond passed to Collier, who put through a stingmg shot, which beat Dix, and ?ualiaed for Blaina. Then, through splendid play by Cia.pp "d Wreford, the visitors attacked, but Edwards saved an?Iy. and, coming away, he gave to Cotli?r, who scored again for Elaina with a grand shot. Half-time score: Goals. Blaina 2 Caerleon 1 Blain.a opened up an attack early in the' second half, and within two minutes Collier scored for them. Edwards got away, and scored for the visitors. A further attack by Elaina wa¡¡ I'èp ulfoed. and after a fine run Back gave to PetticaiL, who equalised for the visitors. With the game three all, things lxscame very exciting. Just before the end the visitors failed with a penalty, and Ddx saved several shots. Final score Goals. Blairaa, 3 Caerleon 3 It was a satisfactory finish to a grand game -Clif, best ever seen seen at Blaina. Taylor and Bond were the best of the home backs, and Collier and Roberts of the front rank, whilst Edwards did excellent work. Pettican and Jones were the best of the visiting for- wards, Jones and Clapp being the shining ligiite in the back division.

OLD RIVALS MEET Mardy Oppose Treharris Treharris again received a visit from Mardy this afternoon in connection with the Rhymney Valley League. Mardy fielded their strongest team but several changes were made in the Treharris team. Fred Pickett at right half, and Jack Jones substituted Tagg Wil- liams at centre-half. J. Shields played at left half, and E. C. Jones, being down with an injured leg, g-ave way to Tudor. licvell nered Tite, and Hughie Williams played with Barlow. Ten.m Mardy: GoaJ, W. Ingram; backs, H Jonffi and P. Golding; half-backs, A. Cox F. Griffiths, ajid T. Jones; forwards E T. Vv'oolacott, T. Abby, J. Hill, G. Giles and J. Holland. Tre-h?Tis: Goa.l. A. Brovmhill; bac-ks S. Jones and J. Shapcott; LaJf-ba?c?s. F Pickeu? J. Jones, a.nd J. fCTM,;?rds, T. Bar- J. J<>rres, W. WiiH?ma. J. T?d? 0. Bo-we?l, and J. Tite. Referee, Mr. Morgan Morgan. (Nelson) Mardy were assisted by a fa-ir wind. A sensational commencement was made, Shai- cott maskicking, let in Giles, who scored within two minutes of the sitart. Mardy con- tinued to press, but Pickett relieved. Jack Jones robbing Giles, relieved the pressure, and itardy returned to the attack, and Griffiths sent in a. shot to Brownhill, who saved. The wind was a determining factor in the game, but, in spite of this, Treharris took up the attack, but the foi-wards shot too high. The home team played up pluckily. The home right wing took over to the Mardy goal and, beating Hugh Jones, Prickett, scored k brilliant goa 1. the homesters con- j tinued to press, and Tyte had hard iiibes with a magnificent shot. Hugh Jones, with a huge kick, changed the venue, and Ablev netted I the ball, but the score was disallowed. Tyte, receiving the rounded Hugh Jones prettily, aJ' sending across a lovely centre,! Burley scored. Tyte gave to Hugh Williaans,I who had no difficulty in scoring. Half-time soore: Goals. Treharris 3 Majdy.——-—-—?. 1 On resuming UTenarns had the advantage of a, strong wind, and after some even play the visitors forced a corner which proved futile. From the g?al kick Pike got away, a.nd pm m a. sh?t, which just went over the !bar. Soon afterwards the homesters* forced another corner, but nothing came of it. Barlow now put in a terrific shot, Which, Ineram saved well. The visitors now made towards the hocme ogoa.l, and scx>r>i a goal, which was disallowed by the referee ruling \1 -side. A few minutes later they forced a corner, and Holland scored with a good shot. The homesters 1 now warmed up, and Hugh Williams placing nicely to Barlow, the latter put in a shot, which Ingram saved wonderfully. The homesters pressed up to the end, but there was no fnrt.hpr «v>re. Final soore. Goals. I Tr?harris. — 3 :-r. :£m: 2 OOMM7ENTS. I The changes in the Dome team met with success, and tihe jrartnorslhip between Barlow and Hugh Williams being a good one. while Dike, the other side, was equally a Sll. Pickett again played a good game. Th? h?om??  ?? improved won d?rfu-Uy. and Brownhill wa? in good form. Abbv was t? mamstay of 'dax-dy d G-rifHt?? was the tx?t of the halves. Inoram in goal plajred a great game. I

Final soore: Gopls. I Treha;cris I T'r?bajTi Ma,rdy. 2

WESTERN LEAGUE—D!V II Barry District v Bath City I Bath City paid their nrst visit to Barry this afternoon, when they met the Barry District in connection witn the Western League (second division)., on the ground of the latter. There was a large crowd present. Bath City: Goal. E. liulit; backs, E. Rees and J. Reeo; hait-baoke, w. Condon, W. Smith, ajid J. -fidget; forwards. C. Good, S. Laydon, E. IlawM, li. GOll(L and F. Baniey. Barry: Goal, S. Connor;. backs, Bileon and Er«riish; half-backs, Prmce, Yarr, and Mason- forwaids, fhoman, Thorohill, Haw- kins, HaJthusoai, and Isl-es. Referee: Mr. Curtis (Bristol). Barry kicked off. and soon after the start we-i-c awarded a free, from which Thoman put ilu-it on his defence, but failed to score. Bat.h made several attacks, and nearly scored through Bilson slipping once in defence, but Connor fisted out the shot. Gould nearly scored for tfath from a corner. Play was now became quiet, but still very clever. Barry was on. the aggressive on several oocasiaas, but did not ecore. From a smart centre by Thornhill Tnoman, who A-as out in the cold, netted the first point for Barry. Bath pressed afterwards, and nearly opened the scoring for the visitors. Play now beeame very brisk, bota teams running up and down the field in turn., bat no further score resulted up to the interval. Half-time 800re: Goals. B&"y Distriot 1 Bat?h "I *i:?i*" 0 On the r?ompt;toa ?,?y '??ae of fast nature. Barry just missed twice. From a centre Holthnson netted Barry's second goal. Ba.th went right down the field, and just missed a, goal from a centre by E. Gould from a corner. Smith, the centire half, headed the ball into the Barry goal. Final score. Goals.  Ba,rry .— 2  Bath .? 1 J

LYSAGHTS V TON PENTRE ) Ton Pentre were at home to Lysaght's, the' rising organisation from the Newport dis- j trict. Teams:— Lysaght's: Goal, Tucker; backs, Butcher and J. Lewis; half-backs, Thomas, Doddy, -and Johns; forwards, Bright, Smith, Saddiey, Hancook, and Wheeler. TV>n Pentre: Goal, Coleman; backs, Curtis ana Russell; half-backs, Jones, Williams, and Grant; forwards, Williams, Reed, Fyfe, Oon- nor, and Parry. Some even play followed the kick-off, but the Ton quartette soon got into fwing, and enabled Connor to register the first point. The visitors' right wing was prominent, but Smith was unfortunate with a clinking shot, which struck the bar. The homesters forced a corn,er, from which Reed increased the I lead. In quick sueces?sion there-alter Reed, Fyfe. and Parry made the total into five Half-time wore* Goals. o -a.Yl:rS' I Ijysa-ght'?.?.—.——. 0 On the re-start Johnnie Williams carried the ball down the right wing, and Connors, meeting his centre, headed past Tucker. The latter, in attempting to save a free-kick well placed by Curtis, put through his own goal. The game had now resolved itself into a procession, and further poiu-4 were added by Fyfe, Russell (from a penalty), Reed (3), and Hugh Williams. Final score. uoais. Ton Pentre 13 Lysaght? .——- 0 MEXT8. The game was too one-sided to require much comment. Fore and aft Lysaghts were much inferior to the homesters, who did well, one and all. The best men for the visitors were Smith and W. Johns, the left half.

ABERDARt. V BRISTOL ROVERS This game at Bristol created considerable interest. A large attendance, including 600 Welshmen. Teams:— Bristol Rovers Reserves: Goal, Fleet; backs, Of borne and NicholL?: half-backs, Handley, 1 Glend^nning, and Ovens; forwards, Savage. Fear, Phillips. Shervey, and Pro wee. Aberdare: Goal, Carter; backs, Goodwin and Pritcaard; half-backs, Parker, Fari-ing- ton. and Lewis; forwards, Braddon, Groves, 1 E. Jones, T. Jones, and Hawkins. Losing the to- the Rovers started briskly, Phalli s rushing through and scoring in the first' m-Lavte. Aberdare retaliated promptJj7, E. Jones dribbling finely until close to the line, and then neat-ly equalised. The game was fought out at a great pace, and both goal-keepers were kept on the alert. Pro w-,e obtained possession, and, after tricking a couple of opponents, sent beautifully across to Phillips, who gave Garter no chance. The Welshmen were soon on level terms again. Braddon, on the right, dashed away, and centred into a crowd of players. T. Jones, who took the ball on his bead, sent it back a little, and then immediately in front of Fleet, who failed to prevent it ?oing into the net. After Fleet had aved a couple of 6hots from th? two Jone;? play was taken to the far end. and Prows? put over. Han-time score: Goals. Bristol Rovers Reserves 2 Aberdare. 2 I Bristol Hovers Reserves nau all tHe better of the second half, aud aoooo. goals by Phillips (2) and Shervey. F-in-al score: Goals. Bristol Rover? Reaerv?s 5 A?erd'a.re.—. 2

EBBW VALE V MiLFORD These teams met at Ebbw Vale before a poor gate. The teams were as follows:— EEw Yale: Goal, H. J. Wright: backs, Pilo,i.t and Fryer; half-ua-cks, Goldsmith, i Booker, a-n-d Pagg; forwards, Whitcombc. L. Wright, Austin, J. Brown, and A. Taylor. Milford: Goal, F-i4se; backs, C. Mason and Smith; half-backs, Bough, Biockwell, and Sanderson; forwards, A. Brown, Daviee. Allan, Worr, and Smith. Re-leree: Mr. Ldgar Powell, New Tredegar Mkford started against the wind, and soon broke through the deitnce, but tue shot for goal went behind. Tne game Y, as most uninteresting, both sides being weak in attack. Ebbw Yale made a fine attack, in which Whitoombe did good work, but the ball weat behind. Milford then changed the venue, and after Wright had j made a good saye, Davies scored. With a score against them, Ebbw Yale played better, but their efforts were fruitless. Half-time ecore. Goals. Milf?rd 1 :b.rd'Taj" I In the second half Milford had matters practically their own way, and scored in rapid succession. The first goal was secured Ov Wright failing to clear the ball boundi-ng oft his hands into the net. Alla.n, Warr, and Smith also scored for the visitors, and Ebbw I ale., during a hot attack, scored through Whitcombe.  Final score. Goals. Milf(,rd 6 Ebbw V:?le.?. 1 T. COMMENTS. L- it us aiinost impossible to realise now me Ebbw Yale t-api has fallen off from their great form of a few years ago. At times they gave flashes of their form, but were very weak in attack, and ltl dord had no difficulty in clearing their goal, on each occasion The heavy scoring had nothing whatever to do with Wright, the Ebbw ale custodian, far he was given no chance what- ever to save.

MERTHYR V GWMPARC This South Wales League match was played at Merthyr. Considering the fine win ever Milford United in the c-outh Wales Junior Oup-lie las't Saturday, much enthusiasm haa prevailed in Merthyr Soccer circles this week, and a good game was anticipated. So far Mertihyr have on,ly lost one inattch, and on ■their present form should certainly bid higih for premier honours. Woottton made a wel- come reappearance in the home ranks af:(2r his injury in the Mardy maitch. There wae ■ a big im.prM'?mem in the gate. Teams:— Merthyr: Gr-?l. V.'ili.MrMs; full-ba?ks,! Roberts and Davies; h?Jf-bad?, BTo-?I?a, Bra'm.I?y, and P?rry; f?rwa?ds. D. W. Da-v??_' V.'o.?.??u, 'Wdha,ms, Pemhcrton, and TaJ?t.. Owmpark: Goal. Davies; full-backs, Part on j and Edwards; hal.f-ba.ckr, fwrd, Hemmings, and Martin; Forwards, J. Hughes, D. Hughes, Morgan, Davies. and Jones. Referee, Mr. G. E. Cord,in,g (OardifTJ. Merthyr were wi_ thout the services of Martin and Carrier, the former b?in? in- .¡jj. Merthyr %t onoe forced play to the visitors' goal, and Wooton, getting pos- beaaion, put in a har-l shot, whion bounded off the goalkeeper to Pembt-rUxn, who promptly netted it after two minutes. Exciting played followed, and the Merthyr goalkeeper had a hard task in the soraicble that ensued in front of the goal. The homesters recovered a.na returned to the attack. From a kick Cwmpa-rc wx-n-t to the Merthyr goal, and Jones on the left ran > cloc-e in and put in a terrific shot. Merthyr afterwards had the best of the game, and gave the visitors an anxious time. Half-time &c?re: Ooals. Merthyr I Owmua.rc n Immediately upon the resumptioo Merthyr pressed, and Woctten scored a lovely goall: from a twenty yards' range. Martin the Cwmpark back, just afterward** fell on his shoulder-and had to retire. Some very pretty forward work took Merthyr to the yisjtors' gOO,). but Griff. Williams .ist-K^ci an easv chanoe. Martin came on again, but was pal- pably suffering. Merthyr still continued to have the best of matters, but Wool ten missed, whilst immediately ift-ez Griff. Willia1118 faiJ?d by inch&i. Merthyr ?< pt up the attack, a.Mhou?h 0?'mpark made deTsn perate efforts. Darkness was now setÜng in, but Woolten got through with a, third rr-I Final score: Goalc,. Merthyr 3 CwmpaTik n COMMENTS. Although Merthyr opened with a goal in the firpt few minutes, there seemed to be a great deal of hesitancy in their movements Roberts, at back, was once or twice in difficulties. Merthyr fonters wiere. g-od, Pern w rton amd Woo I ten being prominent. Bromley was again a tower of strength and tt? idol cf the <,rowd. c ? and For Cwmpark Jones, the outside right., was good, bu-t his centres were not taken too; wdl. Merthyr are in rattling form.

CARDIFF CITY V. CARDIFF COLLEGE. For thj? friendly at the Sophia Gardens Cardiff CHy w?e p?r!y represented'' '1 Amongst others away were Martin Braddnn BosweU. a.?d Symonde.. Th? CoU?.? played well tog?her. %nd then play at tim4s ,as very pretty to watch. Too much gaJJery: play was seen on the City -de-they alwaw; seem to take friendly games too easy. At t,he same time ,it must be stated tha.t the 1 College deserved to win by a eourle of gúais. Thes»e were scored by Milton Davies and Morris. Fin? score: j Cardiff College 9 1 g: ¿;rtl; Õ I

——————- ——— — VICTORIA BAPTISTS V. SCOUT RF\rTOlWc At Jubilee j.Jark. victoria ran up the tall score of fourteen goals to one Scoc-krs: I Walters (8), Anderson i5), Vodden 20 and Norris (1).

LEAGUE MATCHES ENGblSTI I.EAGUTO MATCHUP. svunderland, 4; wooiwiofi Ars-enal, O. Notts County, 3: Notts Forest, 0. ) ^.ston Villa, 2; Newcastle United, C. Bristol City, 1; Sheffield United, 1. Bury, 2; Pres-ton North Brad, 0. Middlesbrough, 1; liverpool, 0. Sheffie,d Wednesday, 3: Manchestei- City, 1. Ledc<?isteff Foese, 5: Ohels«ea. 2. Everton, 4; Blackburn Royc-no, 4. Maanchester Uncited. 2; Bradford City, 0 DIVISION II RUIn City. 2: Birmingham, 1. Bolton Wanderers, 1; V.*o 1 verliampton Wan- derers, 1. Clapton Orient. 1: Burnley, 0. ¡ Leeds City, 1; Pulham, 0 Tottenham Hotspur. 2: Gainsboronah 0 Glossop, 2: Chesterfield, 0. Grimsby Town, 0; Barnslcy, 0. Stockport County, 1; Blackpool, 0. West Bromwich Albion^ 2: Derby County, 0 MIDLAND LEAGUE. Bradford City, 1; Deuaby United, 1. Leeds City, 2; Notts County, 0. Chesterfield, 2; Notts Forest. 0. Sheffield United, 2; Rotiierhom Town, 2. Doncaster, 2: Worksop, 1. Hnill City, 4; Leicester, 0. Barnsiey, 1; Grimsby, 0. Final: Newport 2nda, lipta; Gloucester 2nds, 4 pots. Final: Neath, 13pte.; Aberavon, D.

EBBW VALE V MID-RHONDDA Ebbw Vale -visited Tonypaaidy to-day for lhe eecond time this seaeoei in a Northern Union League engagement with Mid- Rhondda, The home team had a change in its ranks on this occasion by the inclusion of fresh blood, George Matthews, of Peny- graig, making his first appearance in a. pro- fessional game. Teams: — Mid-Rhondda:Back, M. Rockett; tlrree- quarter bad, J. K. Jones, F. Wrentware, J. Bees, and T. Edwards; half-backs, Howell Rees and E. D. Rees; forwairde, G. Itai Williams, W. Baker, T. crris, T. Griffiths, and Francis Jones. Ebbw Vale: Back, D. Davies, three-quarter backs, C. Jenkins, Higgitigs, Llewellyn, and Smith; half-backs, Harvey and Thomas; for- wards, Pol Y, Bingham, Hutehings, Saunders, John, and l.oer. Retferee, Mr. Eynon, of Wigan. George Matthews kicked off. In the initial stages both teams played indifferently, Mid-Rhoffwida attaoked first, and their for- wardg controlled the scrum, but th.c, backs were faulty. Roberts nearly let his side down by mot kicking, and the visitors hemmed Mi.d-Eho.ndda, in their own 25, were ?ev?eraJ peaaltiee were awared jL.u'?w Vaie. The vis-tors' m:ad some good shou; II for goal, owe œ whioh finally found its mark, and got hli4s side a two points lead. Roberts after war-is oame to the rescue, and, by a smart kick aDd follow ixp, transferred to Wrentmore, play being referred to the half- way line, where the visitors were penalised, and George nearly landed a goal. but the ball, ihittinig the uprights, rebounded into play. The homesters were now 00 the aggressive, and E. D. Reeoe, by a mildly-judged kick, nearly beat T. Edwards, but the effort of the homestere was rewai-ed, George Matthews kicking a penalty goal, and equalasin-g just; befoKu the interval. HaJf-ti= s?"? G. T. Pt& Mid-Rhondda 10 2 Bbow VaJ? i.. o 2 The Mid-Rhondda forwards took the lead from the start, and kept up a hot attack on the visitors' citadei; but a stern defenoe kept them at bay. Bingham played a useful game for his &ide, and got- clean away and scored a try near the posts, which Daviee easily converted. The homesters were not as wel; towards the close of the game, and became slow in going for their men. Harvey, the Tisiting half, in a very nippy manner gave the backs a lot of trouble. Half-time score. G. T. P'te. I Ebbw Vale 2 17 Mld-Rhondda 10 2 REMARKS. I Mid-Rhondda lost through the indifferent play of their backs, who were "Completely off form. The forwards, who were well led by Matthews, played splendidly, and were far ahead of their opponents. It was the more effective combination of the Ebbw Vale backs which brought them victory. Harvey particularly distinguished himself. Bingham and Foley were the best of the FMnv Vein forwards, and Davies at full-back was excellent. i,aiici, ana Jones were sound in defence.

ABERDARE V BARRY I This match was played at the Ynys Field, Aberdare, before a fair crowd. The teams lined out as follows:- Barry: Back, Dow; three-quarter backs, Bicknell, E. T. Jones, G. Chick, and F. Bridges: half-backs, E. W. Jones amd Bur- gess; forwards, Watkins, Trigg, Harris, Cheeseman, Christeson, and Newton. Aberdare: Back, Gordon Thomas; three- Quarter backs, F. Lueimore. B. Whittle, Hopkins, and T. J. Bayliss; half-backs, W. Hopkins and D. J. Rees; forwards, R. Thomas, J. Thomas, D. Fryer, J. Jones, Phil Richards, and Ike Taylor. Referee: Mr. Alf Rodway, Ebbw Vale. A berdar.e kicked off, and Barry immediately assumed the aggressive and got into the Aberdare 25. Bridges got possession and scored a beautiful try as the result of a passing bout by the visiting three-quarters. [Jones easily converted. After some good work by W. Hopkins, Jack Jones received the leather and cro-ssed for Aberdare, D. J. Rees adding the necessary points. Barry were now awarded a free kick for off-side, but nothing came of it. Shortly afterwards Dick Thomas scored a capital try whilst going at top speed, but D. J. Rees failed with the kick. Bicknell made a mark on j the half-way line, but his shot at goal fell short. E. W. Jones now met with a slight injury, and had to leave the field for a short while. A fine round of passing was initiated by Rees, and resulted in T. Hop- liins scoring another try for Aberdare, but the attempt at goal was a failure. Shortly afterwards D. J. Rees forced his way over from a scrum and convert?. 'YhitÙe got possession, and planted another try for the I homesters. Rees fallme: with the kick. Half-time score. G. T. P'te. Aberdare ..?. 2 5 19 bea. ..1 I 3 1 5 On resuming, Aoeraare immediately attacked. Thomas followed his own kick. Ba.iliss made a grand run down the wing a.nd scored behind the posts, Rees adding the pointa Ike Taylor, kicking past Dowe, scored an unconverted try. From the scrum in front of the visiting goal Lucdmore scored, Rees con-verting. Taylor scored another try, which was unconverted. Immediately afto- wards Lueimore added another try, which Sees converted. Ju&t before the end of the match Jack Jones floored another try, to "'hkh Rees again added the points. Final score. G. T. P'tf. Aberdare 6 11 45 Barry 1 1 5

RHYMNEY VALLEY LEAGUE I Bargoed v Fleur-de-lis II Flem'-de-Us are a. n?w 1<?t in the Rhymney! Va.Uey League, but a?t€j their cleYr win aguiiist Pontlottyn la?t Saturday their visit to Bargoed to-day waB much anticipated. They arrived with seven substitutes, but Bar j goed had a fairly stror? ei, and tnod thr<? rew pla:me, including Albert Williams, the ex-Aberhargoed custodian, and D. Griffiths, of Nelson, who has come from Carmarthen Col- lege to take up an a,ppodntme(nt at Aberbar- goad School. Teams:- Bargoed: Back, Alb. "Williams; three-quar- ter ;*a<ckis, B-iiiards, Ba-i-tlett, Tyler, and Fine; haU-1xl.c-K. Idris Jones and Arthur Evans; forwards, R. Morgan (captain), J. Breeze, Jones, PeteT Jones, Smith, D. Griffiths. F. Moxon, and J. Morgan. Fleu-r-de-LLs—Back, W. H. Harris; three- quarter backs, Williams, Rogers, Pascoe, and g. O. Else; half-backs, Phillipe and Thomas; forwards. Jack Evane, Joe B.ti, Harry Jen- kins, Will Evans, Edwin Batt, W. Baker, W. Davies, and E. Morgan. Referee, Mr. Sam Thomas (Rhy*armey).

HALIFAX V TREHERBERT The first visit- of Trehorbert to Halifax aroused no great enthusiasm, the match being regarded as a foregone conclusion for the homesters, who are the Yorkshire Cup finalists. Halifax were without Edwards and Jen-kins. IW, ifax: Back. D. Walton; three-quarter backs, Williams, Ward. Riley, a.nd Thomas; heli-cacks, Œedhill and Medley; forwards, ?J-jLr;gh,3,Ti, Hammond, Moriey, Ma?l-me?n, Robinson, and Swinbank. Treherbert: Back, Fit&gera-ld; three-quarter 1 backs, Francis. Griffiths, Jones, and Hand- ford liaif-hacks, Williams and Thomas; for- wa.rds. J. Thomas, Cox, Galloway, Eveleigh, Argust, and Ho-well. Howells started the game, and the Halifax I backs at onoe attacked. For some time Tre- herbert defended well, but from a combined movement Dai Thomas scored for Halifax. Not long afterwards, through Robinson, he 6oorlod again. Jones, led Treherbert back, and Fitzgerald landed a penalty goal. From vigorous play by Dai Thomas, £ ftrd scored for Halifax, and then Dai Thomas, receiving from Walton, scored after beating four oppo- nents. The Halifax goal-kicking failed. Hall-time score. Halifax 12 points. Treherbert 2 noints. Robinson resumed, and very soon Williams crossvid the Treherbert line, but did not ground the leather. Treherbert attacked with enthusiasm, and, after FitsgeraJd failed with a drop, Francis rushed over with a try, Fitzgerald failing at goal. Riley scored behind the posts, the goal-kicking again fail- ing. The visitors went back to the Halifax line, where the homesters touched down and prevented a score. Fitzgerald attacked splen- didly, but the Halifax backs retaliated, Dai Thomas walking i n, aiad Langhorn converting.

MERTHYR V HUDDERSFIELD When Merthyr visited H'add?T:Reld earlier in the se?-on they 109{ w their North?TB rivals by a sm?U margin only. The return encounter to-day. on the College Fields, was therfore, invested with great interest, having regard to Merthyr's recent run of success. The visitors were at full strength, but in eon- sequeii.oe of the death of his brother, Sdd James was absent from the home three- quarter line, Ponty Thomas being again back in his oJd place. Smith substituted C. P. Lewis, the Cardiff ex-amateur. There was a large audiensce. Teams Merthyr, Back: Paddieon; thTeequarter backs, Cowmeoidow. Po-nty Thomas, Wye-tt Read, .and Smith; half-backs, Harrison and Rees; forwards, W- D. Thomas, D. Thomas, D. Lewis, E. Jenkins, W. B-aavan, aud D. B. Davies. H udders field: Back, Bartholomew; three- cruarter backs, Sykes, Whitward, Witchen, a,nd Wagsiaff; half-backs, Jagger n.;ld [ Da-vias: forwards. Brooks, Batten, Baines, Sviiuion, Htwit. and Hayley. Referee: Mr. May tSt. Helens). Pi ay wae evenly divided until Merthyr made a sudden attack, continuing the pressure Smith pot possession and scored a | splendid tr >- in the corner. The goal-kick missed. Trie work of the home forwards I at. this stag-e was exoelleut. D. B. Davies especially being prominent. Then the York- shire backs had a couple of chances, but their eflortg were nullified by keen tackling. Wvait rveed made a grand run that looked like bringing a score, and Dai Thomas started a. ca.pital bout of passing, hut nothing came of it. Bevan then crossed, out the final nass was ruled forward. Half-time ecore. G. T. P'ts. Merthyr 0 1 3 Iluddersfield 0 0 0 On the resumption nuoiaeirsiieid attacked, and Sykes intercepting a pass ended in "Ponty" Thomas racing down, and he was overtaken on the 25. The backs then engaged in a movement which was only nir^ped in the bud just in time. Wyatt Reed relieved pue- cosfcfulily wj-th a smart run. Play was fast and furious, and there could be no mis- taking the keenness of the tackling. With the slope in their favour Hudder?field had an advantage, but the full-back failed them on one occasion, though the defence was not pierced. Sykes was doing heroic work, and his wing play was alaye dangerous. A mark in a good position gained the Yorksfciremen no advantage, the kick going astray. Several ohajioes oame to Merthyr, which they fa £ se £ to utilise. At last, from a loose rush, Had- derefieW covered three-parts the length of' the field, and Kitchen scored an imoonverbed" try. Final score: G. T. P'ts. ll1e.rtnyr 0 15 Huddersfield 0 1 J A P 'J'7 r¡;u' It was a hiard-fougLx game. feykas was the best of the visiting backs, and Jagger, Hayley. Kitchen, aud Baines were the choioe of the forwards. Of the home lot "Pcanty" Thomas, Wyjatt Reed, and Harris wt-re good, and the Brothers Thomas, at half, did well. whilst. D. Lewis tock the honours in the pack.

AUSTRALIANS V HULL At Hull, before 6,000. Courtney took the place of Wally in the forwards. Messenger started, and the Rovers soooi after massed a penalty, but Booth opened the t-eo-re from a penalty. The Australians retaliated, and. ll'Oahe scored a 4Douple of tries. Measenger goaled one. Rosen felt got over again for the Australians. Tne Rovers woke up, and. A,-ax,t, Br-ain, a.nd C'a-rmichaei put them ahead. Carmachael was in splendid form iiL œa.;i -k.in<!r. Half-time score. G. T. P'tE. Hull Rovers 5 3 19 .Arasrtralkbns 2 3 li Fiaxai acore Hull Rovers 21 points. Kajiigaroos .I. 16 poinis. WIDNES Y. ST. HELEN. At Widnes. before 3.COO. juoe scored a try and Jones placed a goal for Widnes, while H. Greenwood a-nd J. Greenwood got over for St. Helens, and Lee placed a goal. Final score: G. T. Ptft. St. Helens 1 2 8 Widnes 1 1 5

BARRY SCHOOLS' TRIAL MATCH A remarkably keesn and exciting match was witnessed in the trial game between the Pro- 1 thc- Bax-.Y SchooW bables and Possibles of the Barry Schools' League, at Barry to-day. to deoide upon the team to pday Cardiff next week. The match, iria vArv oiiin nc "h.A fihrvws; • — Probables Goa.JA. Final swre: Goals. Pœsibles :=: g f THE TEAM Y. CARDIFF. After the match the team to play Cardm. was oel,cted -as follows:- Goal: Stokes (Albert-road, Penarth); bacftff Dibbie (Holton) and 'fhorning High-streetf half-backs, Pratt (Hannah^treet), Lawif (Holwni), and Mordecsi tGJadstone-road)| forwards, Wiggins (AibeT-troad), Dool (Hajiniah-street), Parkma-n (Albeyrt-rcwud), Fat (HaniLah-streetj, and German (BomHlyj. Reseirv es: John, Waters, Wiliaams, and Anthony.

BARRY AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. HOLTOX (BARRY DOCK V. HIGH-STREET (BARRY). A good game, very close and exciting, was witnessed between these teams. Both sides tried hard to gain ain advantage, but the only ecore was a gqei., by J. Gooie, for Wrkitrin ik.nal score: GoaW Holton 1 High-street 0 BARRY COUNTY SCHOOL V. ST. RELONII mA RRY Although the filial score seeims rather one- sided, a good game was witnessed between these teams, Pinal score: Goals. Barry County School — 7 St. Helen s fi ABERAVON SCHOOL LEAGUE. County Sschool, 6 tries (ZA paints); National, nil. Harold Jones scored five, D. Grant and. Hopli-iib, and Brain, one each.

NEWPORT SCHOOLS' TRIAL A trial ma.tch between "A" and "B" tMuna of the Newport Schools Leagae took place to- day. A" team was selected from Crinda-u, St. Woolos', and St. Michael's, while "B" tea.m were drawn from Ilaindee, Church-road, and Alexandra. Both sides showed a creditable 00inception of the game, and evenitually, after a close and interesting game, "B" team won by two tries to one.

Results at a GlanceI RUGdY RESULTS Llwynypia Ole Boys, 1 try: Cilfynydd TTnlted, all. Llwynypia Beservea, all; Cilfynwad Bartequiao, Ail* Pleu.r.(:ie-lid, 5 points; liargoed, 3. Cawliff C, 3 points: (irajige V/aideon, nil. C8D.tr<ùs, 0 points; Wiadsore, nil. Brean., 3 points; WiutecrfHt, i. Cirmhm Albioas, 14 pcinle; Abergavenny, nil. Old Monktoniani., 6 poiafc; Gioucsster &id Boys, 3. Neath Seconds, k pointe; Ystaiyfera, nil. Macfcintofth Juniors, 4 po-nrte: Rhymney B!m!w5, ¡, Gloucester Wan End, 5 points: HoraMe, aG. Biaeniiechau SteiR, nil; Y nyyb-y;, lLk. Hill Plymouth, 8 points; Pontrpnad Uciitod, 6. Newport Kxtras, 9 pointe; j. Taiywain, 3 points; BlaanavoiL, S. Eedrutti, 1 goal; Plymouth,; 1 iry. West of Scotland, nil; Kelvin«<ie "AcadenacajB,-aQ, Cliesbue, 5 points; Cumberland, 3. Oxford University, 45 points; Liverpool, 5. Canton, 5 ponte. Bomily. 3. PoatnewyCd. 6 points; -L. Wirdmri'e, nil. LlwYlf Boys, 4p; Glynoorrwg, 3p4s. Garw Covers, 9 pts; Creenfield Stare, 0. NOETHEBN UNION. Half-time ecore. G. T. IPTL Aberdare 2 5 19 Barry 1 1 5 Half-time score: G. T. P't*. Merthyr 0 1 3 Hudderefield 0 0 0 Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Mid-Bhondda 1 0 I Ebbw V B-le 10 2 Final soore: G. T. PtB. )dertbls,r 0 1 3 Huddersfield 0 13 Final soore. Points. Halifax Z3 Treherbert 5 Final: Bun corn, 5 points; Barrow, 3 pointa. SOCCER FINALS Penajrth P.S.A., 1; Falkland Athletic, L t. viour'6, 1: SYille Juniors, 0. Crumlin, 2; Ebbw Vale, 1. Neath, 1; Mouc SlC!<8¡ H orkfi, 1. St. Teilo'e, 4; at Join's Newport, 5. Victoria United, 4; Sot. Ifcuy'#, nil. Pontypridd LM.C.A., 2; Biirry V.M.C.A., 2. Too l'antre Eeserves, 3: Pontypridd, 1. Hxniiton Junior. 5; Socutf United, 2- Carc.fi Banks 11., College, 0. Conway-road, 3; SpUlers and Bakers, 0. S pi ott Baptists, 3; Victoria Park Wefie-yens, 1. St. MargtiMt'e, 4; CaUicdiai Corinthian», 1. Ponxaaaiia First, 5; Poatcaaaa heoond*, 1- Newport Barfcariane, 5; Kewport Viiia, niL Oai.fiejd United, 1; Newport Dock Albion, 1. Canton Higher Grade Seconds, Z; Newport Ssttfm mediate Scfcoote, L Ciytha Yllia. 2: Rrwa^ia? Bantam, nil. AbartxidnT, 0; Mcrtliyr, 0. St. Andrew's (Liwynjpia;, 4; Hafod, 0. Splott Oid Boys, 1; Uarhoradacn, Q. Clarence Unit:i. 2: aCrdilT Marions. 0. Spiot: Baptist, ?; Victoria I'ar. W 1- Gabaila Stars y. iutchurcc CSaBoecve Taff United, 3 goals; Caetle AlbioBB, 1 goaL Aseociataoc Finals. Troedyrhiw, 1: Ciltact, 1. Enjria-nd, 5; Ireland, 1- GDJCe United. 2; Marions, 0. Barry Y.M.C.A. Seconds, 4; Barry County1 School Seconds, nil. Barry Dock United, 1; Grange Old Boys, V

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CARMARTHEN RACES At a subscribers' meeting of the Carman thenshire Hunt held at- Carmarthen thia afternoon, presided over by Sir Marteiue Lloyd, Bronwydd, it wa*- unanimously re- solved to hold the annual steeplechases and hurdle races on Wednesday and Thursday, January 20 and 21 next. Regret was ex- pressed that Tenby were endeavouring to orcak a way from the old-time agreement, which gives Carmarthen precedence in dates of races next year. The secretary reported a deficit of 143 on the Carmarthen raoee last yea.r..

CATHAYS WESLEY AN HARE LEES. Oathays Wesleyaai Harriers held a paper- chase this afternoon to L<Uuiif,hen, 1AI, and Lianedyne, a distance of seven miles a.o4 a half. The first home w.&2x- the fo.ilo<wing: — W. J. Wiilia.mii, F. J. Ma-le. H. S. Pryce, T. IL Faulks, A. J. Viggers, and F..Richardson, The St. &ay1our's Harriers h€M a _rapef cha? this afternoon. Tr?iJ laid by w7 eC Webb, C. Y. Sederman, and J. Bonick. Aftec an enjoyable run the first "ix home were;- T. Harry (fast,, time, 55m W. LydiafftT <sicw), H. Harding (slow), YV. n u.t. A Court {slow;, and W. A. Hubbards (fast).

fir.! c U U- i_ PORrECAWL MONTHLY BO-GEY. This was pla.yed to-day in very die weather, thei-e being rain and wind. Scoring was very low. The best cards retuiroed were tllose od: Mr. T. Jones (4 down; ai.d Ilr. Loon JenkilUJ ',5 down;. THE £ 200 POTmjiOMES. Dnncaaa and Mayo won by 6 up and 5 to lyla-Y

HOCKE. Y FINALS TON PE.YTRF V. TREORXY. A tme game, pi ay,-d at Treorky, goaJs bein scored by fc>. Miahael and Jenkins (two each). Pinal score. Goa&. Treor. 4 Ton Pentre C East Cardiff, 3; Llanjhen., 3. Treorky, 4; Ton Peaitre. nil. Caerphilly, 2; Barry, 2. C-rickhowell II., 5; A ber-ara-venny II., nil. Newport Intermediate Old Boys, 2 eroatls; Jie-wjKsrt Central Seoanns, rril. Cardiff Eiaart, 4 goals; penerth West, 3 gostls. Oardiff &econd«, 3 gocute; Pewu-th PaurMh. C&'urch Second-s. 1 goal. Canton Wctsiejnaaife, 3; Intermediate O.R. L.