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SKITTLES, Jtc. CARDIFF IRISH CLUB AND INSTITUTE Desire! Fixtures for Home and Away Matches (Irieodiy), Skittle ami O1aer Games.—Address Secretary, 2, Tope- 6tref\ 'e?iM

I For Women Folk. r HOla. Y WATS AND DAINTY WSftES To stuff up a rat hole procure some old glass bottles, and smash them up into small pieces, then make a stiff mixture of cement and mix plenty of the broken glass into it. Stuff the hole np firmly with the mixtnre. This has been tested and found quite satis- factory. Apple Fritters Mince two apples, mix two tablespoonfuls of flour and some of ground sugar with half a teacupful of good milk. Add a pinch of salt. then the minced apples and the whites of two eggs; beat up till very light, drop a dessertspoonful amongst boiling lard, and fry to a nice light brown on both sides. Drain on paper or sieve, dust with fine sifted sugar, and serve on a serviette. Very nice for tea or dinner. Pickled Cucumbers Pickled cucumbers are very nice prepared in this way: Take 4 doz. cucumbers, peel and cut them lengthways into halves. Scrape out all the seeds with a spoon and cut the cucumbers into 4in. pieces. Put one layer of them into a deep earthenware basin and sprinkle with a handful of salt on to this. Place another layer of cucumbers sprinkled with salt. Continue this until the basin is full and let them stand for six hours. Then take them out. and wash and dry each piece thoroughly with a cloth. Now put a layer of cucumbers into a large pickle jar, a dozen well-washed shallots, a handful of mustard seeds, six cloves, a large spoonful of pepper- corns and three bay leaves. Continue this until the jar is almost full. Pour some boil- ing vinegar over the previous preparation, enough to cover it. and let it get cold before corking the jar, which when corked must be airtight. Let it stand for three months, when it is readjr for use.

Passincs Pleasantries. "You're too old a. man to play football; what makes you think you can kick?" I'm the father of seven marriage- able daughters." "By George! You can have the best place in the team." Little Nellie: What does your papa do? Little Dot: My papa is a horse doctor. I better not play with you; I'm afraid you don't belong to our set." Why, what does your papa do?" My papa is a vet'rinary surgeon." Miller: I wonder why Jones wasn't appointed on the jury? Muller: He was rejected on the ground that he couldn't hear both sides. How so ?" Why, he is deaf in one ear." Breathless Young Lady (just arrived at station, accompanied by lady frierids): Will I have time to say good-bye to my friends before the train loaves for the North? Porter: Yes, miss. How fortunate! How soon does it start?" "In about three hours."

Northern Union I MERTHYR V. HULL I G. T. P'ts. Hull 2 0 4 Merthyr 0 0 0 The Ehydycar enclosure, whither tone Merthyr Northern Union Club have betaken themselves for the ensuing season, had a. full delugian baptism when the new ground, which, is admittedly a vast improvement on the College Field, was opened by a contest with Hull. Not only was the attendance con- siderably affected by the fierce storm of wind and rain which prevailed, but the play suffered in a marked degree from this cause. Under the tempestuous conditions, the re tore, tne exhibition was by no means a bad one. Hull came down with an excellent record, having beaten Bradford two days before with comparative ea..3e by a margin of fifteen points, and being the runners-up in the Northern Union Challenge Gup competition for two successive aoons. Although lacki lg the assistance of Phil Thomas, who has done them rare service, the ex-Australian thre?- quarters, A. D. Morton and J. Devereux, and the Brothers Rogers made up a formidable line, and the side as a whole was officially given as "the best out." The defections caused by the absence, through injury, of J. Harrison, whose clever half-back play was of material advantage to Merthyr last season, and the non-appearance of his deputy, E. Been (late Mid-Rhondda), necessitated a change, C. P. Lewis (Cardiff) going three- quarter in place of Syd James, who operated with W. Harris at the fringe of the scrum. All things considered, the score fairly represents the run of the game, and while the winners might have increased their lead by better directed attempts at goal, it was Merthyr's misfortune to retire pointless. Better forward work gave Hull a footing in home territory after ten minuted play, and E. P?ogers, failing to lower the colours from a penalty kick, was euccefsful a moment later ii goaling from a mark by Walla-ce.? Py no means discouraged, Merthyr forced the pace for a period, and "Ponty" Thomas and Wyatt Reed were prominent, but Syd James just failed to croes the line, striking the post in the effort. Both J. Devereux and Morton combined prettily, but the unclean tactics of the last-named called forth fre- quent admonitions from the referee, and the wonder is that he did not receive marching orders. Long kicking with the wind in their favour ,put Hull on the aggressive continuously in the second half. Here Taylor, who was safe in his custodianship, proved valuable, and for a time Merthyr were hard pressed. A loose rush, in which Paddit,on led the way, brought welcome relief to Merthyr, but further progress, with the line at their mercy, was debarred by a splendid mark by Taylor. It appeared 2.t this stage that all was over bar the shouting, but in the nick of time the visiting three-quarters got possession, and, manoeuvring for position cleverly, Morton eventually dropped the leather between the posts. Three mem be-s of the defunct Mid-Rhondda Club figured in the Merthyr team, viz., Palmer Griffiths (full. back) and F. Jones and F. Norris (forwards), out the la.tter only came up to expectations, 'nd with D. B. Davies and Jenkins shared honours in front. At half Syd James and W Harris were happy together, and Anderson and WaUace were almost their equals. The Hull three-quarters gave a sound display, but they never overshadowed the home line. A promise io made of better arrangements for the press, who had to discharge their duties absolutely unprotected from the weather.

NORTHERN UNION LEAGUE. I Pts. Barrow 12 Hull 4 Yor). 13 Kt-iTM"v. 5 auddpfield 17 "t Hateiu. 10 Hull Kingston Revere 15 winton 3 Warrington 0 | T.eeds °. 11 I Batley  1J ''V?an. 13 Runcorn 13 Pts. Roc Wale Hornets 0 Merthyr 0 Dswsbury 0 Wakefield Trinity 2 Bramley 3 Brougrhton Rangers 7 O:dham 11 Widnee 3 1,eigh 0 Halifax 8 Bradford 5 Hun-slet 3 Salford 5

RAILWAYMAN'S SAD DEATH I I A railwayman belonging to Lambeth, named John Luff, was killed under singular circumstances at Portsmouth on Saturday. Ho was doing holiday relief duty in a loco- motive shed at Fratton Station, and soon after giving the order for the engine to be taken out he was found lying dead in the engine pit, with his neck broken. The de- ceased man, who was only 23 years of age, was married, with one child.

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I ABERDARE START WELL Goals. I Aberdare l' 1 Crewe 0 Miserable weather heralded the opening of the football season at the Ynys Field, Aber- dare, on Saturday, when the homesters were opposed to Crewe. In spite of the bad behaviour of the elements, however, there was a fairly good crowd, who were treated to a rare spectacle of football. The homesters lost no time in putting in a warm attack, and T. D. Jones (the Welsh international) had the honour of scoring the first goal of the season. A shot came from Bowell, and, without hesitation for a moment, T. D. Jones deceived Whittaker, who was helpless in his endeavour to arrest the leather. For some considerable time uia-tters were of an ever character, until Bradbury, lats of Burton, put Aberdare another goal up with a long, low shot which the custodian failed to reach. The teams crossed over with the homesters leading by two goals to nil. On resuming matters cooled down a great deal. and with the wind and rain against them Aberdare could not get away. At this stage Crewe put in several warm attack-j, a.nd a number of shots from close Quarters were sent to Tyler, the youthful custolian of Aberdare, and late of Staple Hill, who cleared skilfully. On one occasion he saved a certain goal by falling at ftill length. A bout by Aberdare enabled them to get away for the first time during this half. Leonard, lot" of Beadinc, treated the spectators to some delightful and clever footwork, and put in a glorious centre, which enabled Robinson to head through the third goal. A few minutes from time Bowell, who had been playing a great game, put in some superb centres, thereby enabling T. D. Jones to increase the lead. Bowell scored the fifth and last goal on the call of time. To individualise the players is out of the question, not because they did not do well, but rather on account of the fact that it was the initial -match, a-nd that the weather was against them. For the homesters, how- ever, Leonard nvas great, and Aberdare can congratulate themselves upon making such an important capture. He has a perfect command of the ball, and the way he feeds his wing is worth a long visit to witness. Bradbury, at centre-for- ward has any amount of dash, and is a rare glutton for work. Bowell, T. D. Jones, and Tippett did exceedingly well. The weak section of the team was at centre-half, but, doubtless, this department will be strengthened as the season advances. Sam Parker is as sly as ever; while Joe Lewis, although out. of his pqsition, acquitted him- self well. Alf. Goodwin, the home captain, whose selection has elicited general satisfac- tion, is as good as ever, and was well sup- ported by his colleague Goode. Tyler was net much tested in goal, but what came in his way was disposed of with credit. The visitors, on the whole, were disappoint- ing. Their play at mid-field was good, but when near goal they lacked finesse. Referee: Mr. Morgan Morgan, Nelson.

A DRAW AT BARRY Goals. I Barry Dock Albions 3 Cardiff City 3 Despite the unsettled and stormy weather that prevailed earlier in the day, Barry Dock Albions met Cardiff City at the But- trills, Barry, on Satan-day, and a steady down- pour continued throughout the game. The homesters kicked off with the slope in their favour, and were not long in opening the score through the medium of E. W.all, who netted from a penalty. Despite the good pl?.y of the Barry backs—A. Thomas and A. Melvin-the opposing forwards occa- sionally managed to defeat them, but not until W. Price had n.ett-ed the second goal for the homesters was H. Evans, centre forward, able to open the score for the citizens. The game proceeded without an interval, but early on Ev-ans placed Cardiff level, adding another shortly afterwards. The visitors were more alert than their opponents, and kept play mostly in front of the Barry goal. However, the Albione at length got away, a.nd, defeating the opposing backs. Price centred the ball, a.nd W. Davies netted for Barry shortly before time was called.

NEWPORT BARBARIANS V. ABERTILLERY I LNewport Barbarians Goals. I Newport Barbarians 5 Abertillery 1 This was the only real football match in Newport on Saturday. It was a contest in the Monmouthshire League competition. Both teams took some time to settle down, but the homesters did so first, and as a result of a clever piece of work on the part of Handcock W. Meaker was enabled to score with a smart shot at an acute gtngle. The Barbarians pressed throughout the greater portion of the first half, but were erratic. Morgan and Reardon, however, added goals before the interval, leaving Abertillery three goals behind at the change of ends. The homesters had set rather too hot a pace for themselves in the opening stages, with the result that early in the second half they showed signs of fatigue. Abertillery took, advantage of this, and gave them a trying time. Fluke eventually scored from a penalty. This caused the homesters to put on a Apurt, and after nice combination Hammett, an ex- schoolboy Rugby international, who had done well at centre forward, added two goals.

TON PENTRE'S COOO WIN I Uoais. I Ton Pentre 7 i:¡r:e BoTers A miserable drizzle of rain and at times a high wind made the conditions under which this matd1 was played very unpleasant, and greatly affected what in ordinary cir- cumstances would have been a good gate, the Rovers being popular in the district. Opera- tions commenced 50 minutes late, and within three minutes the homesters had established a lead through Tom Davies, who easily defeated Moss. Play had scarcely re-started before Fyfe; after evading several defenders, eoored a second goal for Ton. The homesters continued on the aggressive and, following a corner, Reed notched a third point. The Rovers now brightene4 up, and after a pretty effort Worlock placed the ball in the net Percival being injured in the effort to &ave. After this Ton added three goals, Fyfe, Will Jones, and Tom Davies sharing the honours. The homesters after the interval took things rather easily. Still, the visitors seldom threatened danger, until Brittain, the Rovers' outside left, snapped up a long pass and ran through, his shot going into the corner of the net. Ton Pentre dominated the situa- tion until the end, but could only score once, Parry being the fortunate individual. Despite the wretched conditions which pre- vailed, footwork of a very high quality was witnessed, a.nd altogether Ton's form augurs well for their success. The visiting defenders, though plucky, completely failed to hold the brilliance of the home forward divi6ion, each of the five being in superlative form. The shining lights in the Rovers' front rank were Worlock and Brittain, while Smith and Hart strove hard, but ineffectually, to repel the fierce attacks of the home men. The home halves easily mastered the Rovers' front rank, and in Albert Evant3 Ton Pentre seem to have found a worthy successor to Grant, the old warhorse. Russell and Jones at back were reliable, while Percival, in goal, who, by the way, injured his forehead rather badly in attempting to save the Briitolians' first goal, did the little he was asked, to do in workmanlike fashion.

MERTHYR BEAT RADSTOCK I ferthy.r Goals. I M?Tthyr—————- 3 Radsto<'k.—0 Radstock this season are by no means so strong in attack or safe in defence as they were last year (says a correspondent), and Merthyr must not labour under the delusion that in defeating them on Saturday they had got over one of the strongest elevens in the Western League. Their weakest spot was in goal, and this the Merthyr forwards soon found out. Carpenter was easily beaten twice in the first quarter of an hour and once sub- sequently. His weakness was apparent, and the Merthyr men never failed to get a shot at his charge when opportunity presented. Mer- thyr had by far the better of the first half, when they were aided by a very stiff breeze and had the slope to kick down. They were somewhat lucky to gain a three goal lead within the first 45 minutes, as a more experienced goal-keeper than Carpenter would at least have saved the third point. The Merthyr t-eam is one of all-round merit. Daw only had a few shots to deal with, and it says everything for W. Davies and Weight- man tha.t they prevented the Somerset for- wards from seriously troubling him in the second half, when play was in the Merthyr section for most of the time. The Welsh halves rendered an excellent account of them- selves. —

CARDIFF FOOTBALL CLUB'S I SEASON TICKETS. Forms of application for workmen s season tickets may be obtained at the Cardiff Arms Park to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, and the tickets themselves can be purchased a-t 2s. 6d. each at the office of the secretary (Mr. C. S. Arthur) and at the Old Town-hall yard as stated in the advertisement in another column. Tickets can be bought at the old Town-hall ya.rd on Saturday next and Satur- day week from two to four p.m., and at the secretary's office on the 10th. 14th. and 17th ioet. between seven and nine p.m.

f rNEATH CLUB'S START G. T. P'ts. I Neath .1 l' P1'is. 1 District Team 0 2 6 The first match of the season at Neath was played on Saturday in wretched weath-r. The district fifteen, playing but fourteen men, put up a good fight and were really not so badly beaten as the score would indicate. At half-time they actually led by two tries to one, the scorers being—for the District, Parry (Resolven) and H. Harris (Neath Juniors), and for Neath, J. Brennan. Harris's try from half-way was a real beauty, but that of Brennan was very doubtful. In the second half Neath added tries through Perry, F. Rees, J. Brennan, and T. Davies, thus winning by one goal and four tries to two tries. The district team included many sparkling young fellows, and this fact augurs well for the continued success of the all blacks.

RONTYPOOV V RISCA. G. T. P'ts. Ponty pool 1 0 4 Risc-a 0 0 0 Pontypool commenced their season on Saturday by defeating Risca, last year's champions of the Monmouthshire Valleys League, by a bare four points, but neither team played up to their reputation by a very way, and the game was about as uninteresting c, one as could be seen. The fact that Pontypool did manage to score during the last few minutes of the game, and so commence the seaso-n auspiciously, is one reason for congratulation, but in fairness to ( the Risca team it must be admitted that a draw would have more adequately repte. sented the superiority of the one team over the other. The visitors played a bustling game in the first liadf, and compelled Pontypool to con- cede minors on two or three occasions, and Morris Williams only just reached the ball once in time to prevent James from opening Risca's account. A rally by Pontypool saw the visitors' backs put on the defence, but nothing oame of the effort, and it was not until after half-time that Pontypool had a really g.ood chance to score. With the line at their mercy one of the three-quarters failed to take a pass, and the chance was gone, and play continued to be very evenly contested until shortly before the call of time The Pontypool forwards then asserted themselves slightly, and S. Prosser, fielding smartly, took a drop at goal. The ball appeared to be sailing wide of the post, but turhed in the a,ir, and, striking the upright, bounded off the post over the cross-bar. Thus Pontypool won.

CRUMLIN V ABERGAVENNY G. T. P'ts. Cli-ti m I i n. 10 3 Abergavenny 0 0 0 Crumlin Rugbyitos opened their season on Saturday with a game against Abergavenny. Both sides were strongly represented, the homesters having the assistance of Jim Her- bert, who last season assisted Abertillery, and the visitors played Cornhili, Brynmawr's fleet wing. The game was of an even nature, chiefly confined to the forwards. Both sides attacked in turn, but the scoring powers were weak. For the homesters Morgan was safe at back, but lacked kicking powers. The three- quarters were new to each other, and, there- fore, lacked combination. Herbert kicked finely, and was strcng in defence, whilst Fred Bishop made a couple of fine bursts. The halves were very moderate, Morgan being a pparently out of form, and Dodd, who was given a trial, lacks experience. The for- wards did well in the open, but were often- times beaten in the tight scrums. The most prominent were Capel Thomas, Jones, Presford, and White. For the visitors the most prominent were Cornhili, Webster, and Watkins.

BRIDGWATER ALBION V PONTYPRIDD G. If. p,ts, Bridgwater Albion 0 5 15 Pontypridd 0 0 0 At Bridgwater. The visitors started, Albion by strong forward play getting on the attack, and Bailey, fielding a cross-kick, ran over with a try, which Woods failed to goal. It was not long before a forward rush gave Bailey his second unconverted try. Chick played well for Pontypridd, who were nearly in, but the home forwards, being heavier, repulsed the attack. Albion lost two easy chances of adding to their lead. The second half opened scramblingly, the ball being greasy, and the homesters threw away several easy' chances. A forward rush enabled Dibble to add a try for the Albion, Woods failing to goal. Percy Baker carried in the next try, no goal ensuing. The visitors rarely got out of their 25, and Jones added a try for Bridgwater, Woods failing to convert.

BLAENAVON'S PRELIMINARY BOUT G. T. P'ts. Blaenavon 1 3 14 Blaenau Gwent 0 0 0 Without having had the usual preliminary of a practice game Blaenavon met Blaenau Gwent on Saturday, and an experimental team was put in the field. It was a very pleasant game, and was the best exhibition given by Blaenavon in an initial appearance for some years. If they can improve on this game to the same extent as they have improved on past first appearances, then they should do well. The four tries were scored by the backs, and two of them came through passing movements, the others being from an individual burst from a short line by young Davies, of Panteg, who was given a trial on the wing, and a dash from the scrimmage by Keefe. Bert Penn was excellent at back, while Johnson and Whizzer Williams showed their old form. Enoch Cornfield was given a trial, and deserves a place. Frank Dibble led the pack well.

TREDECAR RUCBY TEAM AT PRACTICE j Tredegar Rugby Team had a practice on Saturday, but there were not sufficient players to form two full sides. R. Baker, W. Onions, and Mog. Bevan (captain) were the only members of last season's fifteen present. Several promising juniors took part, among the moet likely being J. Hadley, Bird, and Gus Matthews, threoquarters; Burrows, half- back; and T. Jones and R. Butler, forwards. Jones is a strapping young fellow, standing 5ft. llin. and turning the scales at 12st. 81b He possesses ertraordinary speed, and if he has any knowledge of football he would make a very useful member of the pack. Butler is also a fine young fellow, with good speed and a fair knowledge of the game. It is evident that Tredegar will have to rely on local juniors for players to fill the places of the veterans who are retiring. There is no dearth of promising young players in the district, and they should be given a chance. In the past very little disposition has been shown to encourage the juniors, but an opportunity is now afforded when there is a scarcity of seasoned players.

CWMCARN V NEWBRIDGE I Cwmcarn opened their season on Saturday with a match with Newbridge. The two teams were very evenly matched, and the outstanding feature was the forward play. The game was very keenly contested, but both teams lost chances. Newbridge only just missed scoring after a fine bout of passing. Prosser, of Cwmcarn, got the ball from a line-out and was forced to touch ilear the corner flag. Just afterwards a free-kick was awarded to the homesters inside the visitors 25, but the kick at goal failed. The game was of a scrambling nature throughout, and a pointless draw was a very fair/ representa- tion of the game.

CINDERFORD V LLANHILLETH I Although the score of 30 points to nine reads rather flattering to Cinderford, they were not all that number of points superior on the day's play. The home team were heavier all round than the visitors, who were a nippy little lot, and with the slightest bit of luck would have scored more than once. They on more than one occasion showed the crowd that they knew the different points of the game, and they certainly deserve a warm word of praise for the plucky way in which they stuck to their heavy, powerful opponents, giving the spectators a good game to witness, and they were at times heartily cheered.

RHYMNEY VALLEY OLD BOYS' LEACUE I Mr. T. H. Llewellyn, Fochriw, presided at a joint meeting of the Junior and Old Boys' Leagues of the Rhymney Valley on Satur- day night at the Greyhound Hotel, Aber- bargoed, when the action of the senior league in deciding that three members should repre- sent the juniors on the executive of the Amalgamated T/eague was confirmed, and Messrs. J. Price, Tredegar, W. Thomas, Merthyr, and J. Evans, Deri, were the repre- sentatives appointed. The final between Bedwas Old Boys and Rhymney Farmer Lily Old Boys for the Welsh Union Junior League medals will be played at Aberbargoed on Monday next. Mr. T. H. Llewellyn will referee. The senior league will meet at the Queen's Hotel, Caerphilly, on Saturday evening next.

EBBW VALE V. CAERLEON I CEbbW Vale Goais. I Ebbw Vale 5 Caerieon 0 This Monmouthshire League fixture was played at Bbbw Vale on Saturday, the result of which would decide who were to be the Monmouthshire League champions—Oaerleon or Ebbw Vale. The teams played at Owm last season, when Ebbw Vale were successful by two goals to one, but an objection about short time was raised, and the match was ordered to be re-played. Ebbw Vale showed themselves more skilful than their rivals, and Pettioan and Hart found the net in the first half, while Pettican (twice) and George Brown scored in the second half. The Ebbw Vale backs WeTe in splendid form, but the forwards, with the exception of Pettican and Davies, were slow and ineffective in front of goal. Caerleon as a whole were disappoint- ing, and did not reach the high standard of play shown, last season.

I PONTLOTTYN V. CWMBACH Pontlottyn Southend Goals. Pontlottyn Southend 3 CWInQa<;h 2 This season's first league match at Pont- lottyn took place on Duffryn Field, Pontlot- tyn, on Saturday in drizzling rain. The homesters fielded a good side, and a few new men were noticed, and prominent were Cress well and Gale. Jim Dale, the home back, put a splendid shot right into the visitors' goal mouth. This was followed up by Gale, who added another for the homesters. The visitors made a determined onslaught, and after trying Winetone by six successive shots they at last scored through Will Jone-s. After the interval the homesters rushed matters, and, despite the aggressive tactics of the visitors, Gale passed to Thomas, and a brilliant shot, which easily beat the visiting custodian, added the third point for Pont- lottyn. Cwmbach isoon aftor gained another.

I CARDIFF BEATEN AT CLEVEDON Goals. 1 Clevedon Goals. Cardiff 3 I Cardiff opened their season on Saturday with a friendly match against Clevedon at the Somerset seaside resort. The weather was wretched. The visitors in the early stages had the best of the game. Webb and Had: did good work for the home team, but found the Welsh backs too weighty for them. Cievedon put on three goals before the interval, Cardiff failing to score. The home sids improved their position soon after the resumption. Then the Cardiff forwards went off with a burst, Jones scoring. A further goal to Cardiff was put on by Carr. Talker notched Clevedon's fifth,' and Jones was accredited with another goal for Cardiff.

CARDIFF CORINTHIANS DRAW Goals. I Church (Weston) 2 1 Cardiff COl'inthia.n.s 2 I At, Weston-super-Mare on Saturday Christ Church met Cardiff Corinthians in a friendly encounter. When Cardiff once got going Badman cleared with a fine kick. Risden, Webber, and Wagner made a concerted effort, which ended in the last-named scoring the first goal for the home team. Cardiff were later awarded a penalty, but Garrett missed a fins opportunity. Still, a corner resulted, and from it Amesbury scored. Christ Church had more of the game in the second haaf, and drew level through Griffiths.

I TROEDYRHIW V TREHARRIS RESERVES i I Troedyrhiw commenced the season with a win, defeating Treharris Reserves by 1-0. The homesters had the best of the game in the first half and took advantage of ? n infringement in the penalty area, which the captain (J. Williams) negotiated successfully. In the second moiety Treharris, with a strong wind, tried hard to equalise, but could not get the leather beyond Ilackleton. The feature of the game was the play of the two goalkeepers. Try as they would, with high, low. or oblique shots, the goalkeepers on both sides were safe. The homesters will have to improve their attacking and defensive lines. They were not smart enough, and several easy chances went abegging.

I LOCAL RUCBY RESULTS I I Bridgwater Albion. 15 points; Pontypridd, nil. Owmcarn, nil; Newbridg9, nil. Penygraig, nil; Canton, nil. I Docks Temperance Institute, nil; Cardiff I Fruiterers, nil. I LOCAL SOCCER RESULTS I Cardiff Corinthians, 2; Christchurch (Wes. ton), 2. Troedyrhiw Stars Reserves, 4; Treharris Albion, 1. Ystrad Mynach, 3■; Trelewis. 2. Merthyr Reserves, 2; Brithdir, 1- Treharris, 5; Barry. 0.

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WESTERN LEAGUE. I PLEASING SUCCESS OF WELSH I CLUBS. Interest in the Western League this year has been greatly stimulated by the inclusion of several new Welsh clubs, and on Saturday good gates were drawn at each of the five matches in the competition. At Ashton Gate Bristol City Reserves, who last season were champions, entertained Bath City. The latter club finished fourth from the bottom in 1908-9, so that in drawing 2-2 om Saturday they gave the Bristolians an unpleasant sur- prise. Merthyr beat Radstock on the Somer- set team's ground by 3—0, an,d Mardy did even better against Paulton at Mardy, beat- ing them by 8—0. Still, it must be added that Mardy are considered the hottest com- bination in the league, and they found Paulton weak. At Welton a tight game between the local team and Weymouth resulted in the former side winning by 3-2, whilst at Treharris Barry went under to the time of 5—0, the result being about what was anticipated, having regard to the comparative performances of the teams last season.

THE ENGLISH LEAGUES. I DIVISION I. G. G. Chelsea 2 Liverpool l Woolwich Areenal 0 Sheffield United .0 Everton 4 Tottenham Hotspur 2 Notts Forest 2 Notts County. i Sheffield Wednesday 1 Middleebrough 6 Blackburn Rover 2 Newcastle United 0 Bradford City. 3 Bristol City. i Bolton Wanderers 1 Aston Vilia 2 Manchester United .2 Bury. Sunderland 2 P/eston North End 1 DIVISION II. G. G. Clapton Orient 2 Gainsborough Trinity 0 Stockport County 0 Fulha-m z- Birmingham 2 Old-nam Athletic 2 We-Qt BromwiebL Albin i Bradford .0 Derby County 5 Burnley. 2 Hull City 3 Leeds City. 1 Leicester Foeee 1 Manchester City 3 Lincoln City. 0 Grim5by f Blackpool 2 Wolverhampton Wand's 0 Gloseop 3 Barnsley o 1 SOUTHERN LEAGUE. G. G. Brentford 0 Brighton and IE[ova g uyton 2 Norihampton I Croydon Common 2 Exeter City. l Southend United 0 Queen's Park Rangers.. 1 Norwich City. 1 W est Ham 3 Watford. 0 Swindon i Plymouth Argyle 1 N'ew Brompton o Bristol Kovens 4 Portsmouth o Coventry 1 Crystal Palace l I Readj n g 0 Luton. i Southampton 1 Millwall o

CARDIFF FOOTBALL CLUB. WORKMEN'S TICKETS. Application Forms for these Tickets will be handed to oona-fide Working Men on Tuesday. 7th September, at 6.30 p.m., at the Angel Hotel entrance. Applicants must enter by the Fire Station entrance and proceed round the Park to the Angel Hotel entrance. All intending applicants eust attend on this evening, as the number of forms tire limited. Tickets may be purchased in exchange for form, duly filled in, and 2s. 6d. on Friday at the Secre- tary's Office from Six to Nine p.m., and on Saturday, the 11th September, from 2.15 to Four o'clock, at the Old Town-hall Yard, and on Tuesday, ths 14th September, and Friday, the 17th September, at the Office between Six and Nine p.m., and on Saturday, the lgth Sep- tember, at the Old Town-hall Yard. from Two to Four p.m. If forms are not presented by this last date they become void. a5636 TRIAL MATCH. This Match will be played after the Cardiff District Match on September 11th, and the Committee invite those desirous of taking part to send name and address and position in Field to the Secretary not later than Mid- day on Monday, September 6th. a.5656 Footballers (18-20) Wishing to Jotn SPLOTT WEDNESDAY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CUT 13 apply Secretary, R. J. Earland, 28, Mackintosh-place, Cardiff. (>3H7a6 SEVERN-ROAD OLD BOYS A.F.C. — Fixtures Wanted. Average age, 17.—Apply at once, A. V. Sharpe, 7, Westmorland-ftreet. Canton, Cardiff. e3445a.6 GLYNCORRWG JUNIORS R.F.C. (16-20) Waflt Fix tures.—Apply E. John, See., Dunraveii-street, Glyn- corrwg. e3504a7 RHYMNEY TOWN R.F.C. Want Fixtures with good team (home-acd-hoine).— Ben. Jones, 17, Forge-street. a7 RHYMNEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB (League Champions, 1908-1500).—^luh Secretaries please note Clianze of Secretary and that tue Above Club has no connection with the Rhyimtey Town Cli,b.-Kiidly confirm fixtures to R. S. MORGAN, Hon. Sec. elllO CARDIFF MACKINTOSH .A.F.e. (First Division Cardiff and District League) Require Away Match September 11th; guarantee if possible—Apply E. Jones, 41. Ba;igor-street, Cardiff. e34E3a6 BRECONSHIRE SPORTS CLUB (ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL SECTIONS).—Wanted, Home-and- lIome Fixtures and Guarantee Matches Away.—Apply Secretary. ellls Every toox of ENGLAND'S GLORY MATCHES ueed means MOKE WORK for British WMkp?optt.—Mor? I ?ad. Gloucester. j DBY CLEAMIJfG.—lr Mlnoy-atreeV Cathaya.

Mr. Forbes-Robertson I DISCUSSES JEROME'S PLAY. Mr. Forbes-Ilo'bertson arrived in Cardiff cm Sunday afternoon to fulfil his engagements throughout the week at the New Theatre, where he will appear every evening, and at a matinee on Saturday, in his latest, and, perhaps, his greatest eucoess, "The Passing of the Third Floor Back," while on Tuesday afternoon he will speak at the Cory-hall on Woman's Suffrage. One of the most, intellectual actors now on the stage, the visit of Mr. Forbes-Robertson on t,he present occasion is particularly welcome after a prolonged absence of some eight years, though his wonderful Hamlet" is still a treasured memory to many a local playgoer. This visit is, however, confined to the presentation of only one play, Mr. Jerome's remarkably successful and popular "Passing of the Third Floor Back," which Mr. Forbes-Robertson takes to America. very shortly. "Yes, I sail towa,rds the end of t,he mont.h by the Mauretania, he said to a representative of the Expire as on Sunday night, "my visits to Cardiff and RriS'tol being the only two weeks let. I am very gia-d to visit South Wales again, and have heard much of your beautiful New Theatre, which it will be a pleasure to appear in. 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder,' and I can only hope that Cardiff playgoers have such pleasant memories as myself of my last visit. As you Siugg-tot, it is, perhaps, particularly appro- priate that I should sail for America on a boat which is the pion-eer of a new enter- prise, and promises to open up a wide and quicker intercourse between the old world and the new. "Many of my sympathies are American, or, should I say, Anglo-American, and I have paid four happy1.and successful visits to that great, country, to which I am also indebted for my wife (Gertrude Elliott;. My first visit to the States took place many years ago, when I appeared with that beautiful and charming actress, Mary Anderson (now Madame de avarro) as Romeo' to her Juliet,' 'Orlando' to her 'Rosalind,' and 'Pygmalion' to her 'GaJa.tea,' 'Ingomar,' 'Claude Melnotte,' and 'a,,ontes' in 'A Win- ter's Tale,' being amongst other parts I played in her company. To my mind, she was not only a beautiful woman, but a great actress, and, like other beautiful women, perhaps did not get as much credit for her conspicuous talents as otherwise iniglitliave been the case. "To revert to America. On my second visit I played 'The Light that Failed' and 'Hamlet,' after a lapse of many years, and the third time was again pereuaded to appear as the moody Dane, while on my last visit 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Mice and Men' were played in turn. This time I am relying entirely on Mr. Jerome's successful play, in which I have already appeared over .300 times. The Passing of the Third Floor B<ick,' said the actor-philosopher, reflectively, "is both simple and symbolical. It has a spiri- tual significance, which I was delighted to find appealed to the hearts and minds of our audiences everywhere to an amazing degree, as much shown by their beautiful silence as by the innumerable letters of appreciation I have received from all kinds and condi- tions of people. Mr. Jerome's play is decidedly one with a motive—a purpose, if not precisely a mis- sion. Yes, the power of the stage is becom- ing more and more pronounced. Dickens and other great writers have written novels with a purpose which have done great good, while the playwrights of to-day seem to have discovered the same philosopher's stone. "I was at first very nervous as to the reception "The Passing of the Third Floor Back" would obtain. The theme is so original, so daring, and at the same time so delicate, that I had doubts if the public would be attracted. But that they have been is amply shown by its six months' suc- cessful run in London and its reception since I on tour. I am gratified, too, to think that the play may help to raise the conception of the stage in the thoughts of others, and inspire loftier ideals and bring a little more beauty, perhaps, into the lives of those who see it." What do you think of the general ten- dency of the drama and its stage present- ment?" "I have seen many and great changes in the days since I first became an actor. Xothing could be more remarkable than the enormous improvement that has taken place in the tone of the stage, and I do not think that the Censor should be altogether dis- pensed with. In acting, too, as an art there has been a great advance, I think. We have not, it is true, with us to-day men who stand out like giante, yet the general level of excellence has been raised to a greater height. In my early days there were actors who stood out from all the rest like great, towering pinnacles-Phelps, M'Cready. and others. But I am afraid that the day of pinnacles is past.. It is difficult for a man to stand out above his fellows as Irving stocd out in his day. Perhaps the reason that there is so little creation is that there is so much criticism!"

I RAIN STOPS SPORT. 1 I LOCAL MATCHES AND RACES I ABANDONED. The Dinas Powis cricket team were to have met Cardiff St. Andrew's at Dinas Powis on Saturday afternoon, but owing to the bad state of the weather the match was doolared off. The Local bowling team had a fixture with Victoria, Weston, but this also had to .r be abandoned, as well as the practice match of the Local Rugby team. HARRIERS' SPORTS OFF. I The weather was so bad at Newport on I Saturday that it was decided to postpone the Newport Ha.rriers' Sports until next Satur- day. ABERAVON TRIAL MATCH OFF. I A game between selected bides cf the Aberavon captain and vice-captain, whioh it was intended should be played as a pre- liminary canter on Saturday preparatory to the opening of the season with a, fixture against Porthcawl on Saturday next, had to be abandoned in consequence of the torrential downpour of rain which prevailed. CRICKET MATCHES ABANDONED. Amongst the local cricket matches abandoned were:- Newport Y. Swansea, at Newport. Barry v. Neath. Port Talbot matches. Matches in Swansea district.

PORTHCAWL CL UB'S ANNUAL I MEETING. There was a. gratifying attendance at the annual meeting of the Porthcawl Football I Club at the Central Restaurant on Saturday evening. Mr. Tom David, who presided, said the financial position of the club was satis- factory, the amount in the bank to their credit being L19 2s. 8. This included the proceeds of the sports and concert. The club had now been admitted to the Welsh Rugby Union-(applanse)-which meant that they would be safeguarded in all their games by the services of an independent referee, by whom they would be controlled rather differently from the referees of the past. (Laughter.) He hoped they would secure the club a good reputation during the year. It was reported that an excellent fixture list had been arranged, but there was some sarcastic comment on the action of the Bridgend Club in not granting matches to Porthcawl. Mr. Edmund Herne was re-elected president and Mr. Dan Jones secretary. Mr. W. R. Evans was appointed treasurer in the place I of Mr. Abraham Rees, who wished to nlin- quish the office. The following were appointed to form the match committee:- Msrs. W. Power, T. Prescott, J. T. David, Wyndham Comley, and Dan Jones. The meeting's choice of a cgptain fell upon Tom Burnell, and Harry Wilkins was elected vice- captain. It was understood that a second team would be run, but, owing to the late hour, the appointments of captain and vioe- captain were deferred, together with the questions of ground and headquarters.

PARK FOR LLANSAMLET I The formal opening of Primrose Park, Llansamlet, and of the band-stand, gifts of Lord Jersey to the parishioners, took place on Saturday, the ceremong being performed by Mrs. Jordan, Parcyderi, wife of Alderman V. Jordan. Mr. Joseph Weaver, chairman of the parks committee, on behalf of the Llan- samlet Parish Council, handed to Mrs. Jordan at the entrance gate a gold key, and Mrs. Jordan declared the park open. In a graceful speech the lady subsequently inau- gurated the band-stand. Addresses were given by the Vicar of Llansamlet, Alderman Jordan, Mrs. Harris, and others. The Llan- samlct Brass Band played choice music, and the Ebenezer (Llwynbrwydrau) Choir sang. In the evening a display of fireworks was given. Both Mr. and Mrs. Jordam and Lord Jersey were heartily thanked.

It is said that gr. Pierpont Morgan, the American millionaire, once replied to a young friend who had asked him what were the best clubs to join in New York. "Young man, the. best clubs to devote your time to are Indian clubs!" The Rev. F. E. Gemlin, curate at Sunning- dale Church, has discovered a wasps' nest in an overcoat which he had not used for some time.

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I Welsh Powderhall I RAIN CAUSES POSTPONEMENT I Rain fell in torrents at Pontypridd on Saturday, and it was decided by the pro- moters that owinx to the heavy state of the ground it would be inadvisable to go on with th.e preliminary hearts of the Welsh Powder- hall, and, in consequence, the meeting was postponed until this (Monday) and to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoons, the first events on each dav being- timed to start at 4.30. The pre- liminary heats will be run to-day, and the semi-finals and finals to-morrow. SPORT FOR MERTHYR. I Mr Percy Jacobs intends promoting sonio I big foot racing handicaps during the coming season on the new athletic g-ro,unds a.t Rhyd- yoar, Merthyr. They should prove a very attractive feature. LONDON TO BRIGHTON WALKING I RECORD. The Polytechnic walk from the Houses of Parliament to Brighton on Saturday was won by Ross, of Tooting, who broke the record by seven minutes, doing the c'istance in 8hrs. 16min. Thirty-two walkers started, Roes I taking the lead at Purley.

CARDIFF YACHTING a I The Cardiff Yacht Club sailed the last race I of the season in rough and boisterous weather on Saturday afternoon. Three I yachts competed, viz., "Rosa" (Mr. J. Ford), "Thistle" (Mr Joe Ford), and "Dora" vlli. Howard Brown). The course was from a mark in the line of Peciarth Yacht Cluij to West Cardiff, Monkstone, East Cardiff, and starting line. A start was made at 2.20 p.m., and on rounding West Cardiff the three were close together, and on the run to East Car- diff there was about equal distance between each boat. On the close-hauled work home "Rosa" crossed the line in 311. imin. 50s«sc., "Dora" in 3h. 9min. 15sec., and "Thistle" iu 3h. 19min. 35eec. In the second round "Rosa and "Dora" only sailed, "Thistle" having given up. On finishing the time taken was as follows: — H. M. S. Rosa." gI. 41.. I Dora" 5 51 25 "Rosa," conceding loniin. 18sec., won by 17sec. The race for the smaller boa.ts was con- tested by "I'll Try" (Messrs. Minchin and Smith) and "Lady Nan" (Mr. W. M..Ayves». "Lady Nan" gave up on completing the first round, and "I'll Try" was declared the winner. Mr. W. H. Smith was officer of the day. Model Yachting at Roath Lake The Cardiff Model Yacht Club sailed the eighth race of the season on the lake at Roath Park on Saturday, seven fifteen-metre, boats competing. The course had to bo lapped eight times to make the distance required, 4,800 yards. Mr. G. Edwards was officer of the day. A start was made in the following order: "Tartar," 14.4 (Mr 1.. Smart), "Secret," 14.4 (M_r. W. Jones), "Mil dred, 14.5 (Mr. A. Tucker), "May," 14.6 (Mr. T. Vewn). "Dauntless," 15.1 (Mr. Ted Edwards), "Kindly Light," 15.2 (Mr. W. F. Morgan;, anll "Dorothy," 15.6 (Mr. F. Horwood). Time allowance, 6sec per tenth of metre, given -if the start. "Secret" (just launched) covered the first round in lOmin. ;)().sec., followed by "Dorothy" and "Tartar." Crossing the line on the second round "Secret" still had the first plate, but in the third round 'KiprJ.'y Light" took premier position and "Secret' second, "Dauntless" and "Mildred" dropomg out. The last lap produced a change all round, and fine sailing was done. The finish was ns follows;- H. M. S. Tartar" 5 45 1 "Kindly Light" 5 50 0 Secret" 5 52 23 "Dorothy" 6 0 0 May 6 0 49

A MINIATURE BISLEY I Seldom has a miniature rifle meeting been held under worse weather conditions than that of the Bristol Miniature Bisley, at the St. John's open range, Tjedminster, on Satur- day. Competitors were present from all parts of the country. During the afternoon it seemed possible that the meeting would end abruptly, owing to the large marquee which covered the firing point threatening to collapse. The complete statistics were not available at the close of the meeting, but the chief scores in the open competition were:— STATIONARY TARGET. Points. J. W. Monk, Newport 100 D. J. Griffiths, Maesteg. ICO J. Boucher, Maesteg 100 A. D. Brooks, Bristol 1CO G Lessimon, Clifton 99 Y J. Larway, Clifton 99 J. W. Scott, Chcpstow 98 E. F. Coles, Chepstow 98 RAPID FIRING. G. Wright, London Central Markefs 98 G. Lessimon, Clifton 98 A. T. King, Gloucester 98 G. T. Davies, Clifton 96 D. J. Griffiths, Maesteg 96 J. Boucher, Maesteg 95 N.R.A. TARGET.—Highest possible score, 50. G. Lesshnon, Clifton 50 J. W. Monk, Newport 49 F. J. Larway, Clifton 49 E. F. Coles, Chepstow 49 S. A. Harding, iSt. John's 49 J. Mead, Derby 49 G. Wright, Central Markets 49 BRISTOL CHAMPIONSHIP (Aggregate of Competitions 1, 2, and 3). G. Lessimon, Clifton 247 A. T King, Gloucester 246 U. Wright, Central Markets 246 J. W. Monk, N-ewport 243 D. J. Griffiths, Maesteg 242 J. A. Boucher, Maesteg 241 N.R.A. COMPETITION. J. Mead, Derby 50 E. F. Coles, Chepstow 50 TEAM COMPETITION—DISC SMASHING. 8t John's, Bristol 1 M a.esteg 2 Clifton 3

I SATURDAY'S BOWLS I An interesting league match between St. Woolos' Institute and Victoria Park was played on the Belle Vue green at Newport on Saturday, St. Wooloa winning by five shots. Scores: — r ST. WOOLOS. RINK i.-The Rev. J. R. Phillips, J. H. Hobbs, R. Weights, and J. J. Prit- chard (skip) 16 RINK 2.—F. F. Deacon, A J Fontaine, A. N. Other, and W. H. Clarke (skip) 19 RINK 3.-J. N. Saunders, E. M. Cox, A. E. Jenkins, and F. Hoskin (skip)  12 RINK 4.-W. H. Liles, S. O. Else, J. H. Ca.rney, and W. Davies (skip) 30 Total. 77 VICTORIA PARK. RINK 1.—I. M'Cormack, J. Chamberlain, R. Atkinson, and J. G. Marchant (skip) 23 RINK 2.—C. R. Lee. T. R. Williams, J. M. Davies, and T. Bowker (skip) 17 RINK 3-D. J. Griffiths, E. Rawlings, J. E. Caldwell, and G. Whitehead (skip). 18 RINK 4-W. Jones, J. Burns, T. B. Davies, and J. H. Fletcher (skip) 14 Total. 72

SWIMMING I P. Radmilovic, the Welsh champion, of Cardiff and Weston-super-Mare, is amongst the entrants for the 220 yards national cham- pionship. to be decided at Manchester to-day (Monday). The Welsh lady champion, Miss I. Steer (Cardiff Premier Club), will compete for the 100 yards ladies' championship at Bradford to-morrow, when she will have formida,ble opponents in Miss J. Fletcher (Lei- cester), the holder, and Miss G. Smith (Brad- cester ) The Misses D. Braine (Gloucester) and D. Gilliam (Weston-super-Mare) have also entered.

I HOCKEY I At the second annual meeting of the New- port Central Club. Mr. F. W. Matthews pre- siding, the following officers were elected for the ensuing season ;-Mr. A. Ciceri, captain first team, Mr F. W. Matthews vice-captain; Mr. V. H. C. Phillips captain second eleven, Mr. N. Groves vice-captain; Mr. L. Hammett, 42, Bryngwyn-road, hon. secretary, and Mr. W. A. Jenkins assistant secretary. A capital fixture list has been arranged, and a success- ful season is anticipated.

I AGRICULTURAL SHOW. I Devynock Agricultural Show was held on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr. D. T. Jeffreys, Camden, and a.cted a very gratifying entry. I )it,t tha.t rajn fell throughout the day, ther, was a large attendance, and the judges reported con- tinued improvement in the stock of the dis- t-riet. A-

PALESTINE IN CARDIFF j Under the auspices of the Cardiff Young Men's Christian Association a Palestine exhibition and bazaar is to be held at the Park-hall from October 18 to 30, by which an effort will be made to raise £ 2,000 for tha new junior buildings. The president is Mr. John Oo'ry, and Mr. J. W. Hobbis is the organiser, Mr. T. M. Hey wood treasurer, and Mr. F. S. Higman secretary.

PERILS OF THE PIT I Benjamin Davies, an elderly collier, of Ty Segur Cottages, Mount Pleasant Neath, met with a fatal accident at Llwynon Colliery. Crynant, the property of Mr. John John, on Saturday. He was at work when a large stone fell from the roof and crushed him badly. He was attended by Dr. J. W. Thomas and afterwards removed to his home, where he died.

DUTCH CAFE, near Queen-street Station, one of I the quaintest in the world. Aiternoon Teas with our delicious Bread and Butter.—Stevens, Confectioner, Limited, Cardiff..1542 BEDS and Mattressw rworated.-I. Mlnuy-st., Chaya.

I Boat Capsized EXCITING SCENES IN OSBORNE BAY I A distressing boating fatality occurred in Osborne Bay on Saturday night, resulting in the drowning of George Baker (50), of Cowcs. Alfred Cook (15), a son of Captain Cook, of the yacht Coral, owned by Mr. F. T. Mow, managed to get ashore, and a third occupant of the boat, Fred Froet (24), saved his life by swimming a distance of two miles to East Cowes. The party left Cowes in the afternoon in squally weather in the small sailing boat Albatross, trawling in the vicinity of Osborne Bay. The men had juet hauled in the trawl for the last time, having landed a large quantity of fish, when a squall caught the little craft and immediately capsized her, throwing all the three occupants into the water. The men clung to the boat, but she filled and sank in less than five minutes. They then made an effort to swim to land, and managed to get some distance, but the task was too great for Baker, who presently disappeared. Frost swam on, and at last reached East Cowes shore quite exhausted. Later the lad Cook wan picked up under the sea wall at Cowes, having reached shore. He was exhausted, and was taken into East Cowes Coastguard Statioft. Baker's body has not been found.

PLUCKY RESCUE A plucky rescue from drowning was described at North London Police-court one day whilst George Belcher stood in the dock, looking dejected, charged with attempt- ing to commit suicide. A constable stated that the other night he heard cries of "Help!" ne.ar Lea Bridge, and, rushing along the towpath, saw prisoner in the water. Wit- ness took off his belt and walked in the water uip to his shoulders, but as he could not reach prisoner he swam to him. Prisoner struggled, and witness had to free himself. Then witness swam to the man apain, caught hold of his left a.rm, and brought him to the bank, assisting prisoner to it. On prisoner's left wrist was a handkerchief. He had tied his wrists together with it a n,d jumped into the water, but in the struggle j the right arm got free. It was stated by one of prisoner's sons, aged twenty, that his father, after being in- one job 28 years, was discharged twelve months ago, and his wife died about that time. lie had been out of work a. lot since, and witness thought that this and the loss of his wife preyed on his mind. He was a very good husband and father. Prisoner, who was said to have been work I ess, was committed for tria.I, and the constable who made the rescue was warmly commended.

AT THE "WINNING HORSE." I ■ I William Greenaway, bookmaker, Newbridge, i surrendered to his bail at PontYPoOl oil Sotiir- day, and wa.s charged with loitering in Crane-street, Pontypool, for the purpose of taking and settling bets on September 1, and a.lso with taking and settling bets in the Winning Horse Inn on the same date. Mr. Lyne, Newport, prosecuted on behalf of the police, and defendant pleaded guilty. Police- sergeant Powell stated that he saw a man hand something to defendant in Crane- street, and he also followed him to the j Winning Horse Inn, where he saw a,nother i man hand him something. lie then arrested ) and searched defendant, and found 32 be t- tdiig slips and F-8 4s. 6d. in his possession. In i reply to the charge, defendant said, "I received a shilling or two from men who have been out of work." In imposing a fi-ie of zelo, the Chairman remarked that the odds were always against the person who made bet, and the public should be warned against such a man as defendant. The slips were ordered to be forfeited.

I A TAXI-CAB RECORD i One of tho Cardiff taxi-cabs belonging to 'I Messrs. Sully lays claim to a new record. Leaving Cardiff at 5 a.m. she reached Loug- borough, in North Gloucestershire, about 10.50, and leaving there about 12.30 mid-day was back in Cardiff again before six o'clock. The distance covered was 192 miles, and the miles of the return journey was a non-stop run.

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