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,FUTURE OF RUGBY.j
,FUTURE OF RUGBY.j SWA- SEA CLUB AND "Tnt: NO CLASHING OF FIXTURES 1 '1', l' .1 There was an excellent attendance at | -the "aiip.uai u?eting "of uhe Swau?fa I ,-et aud i'outbaii Club held ou JPriday i veiling, Air. Ernest Davicsi presiding. -At the outset the ciiairnmu welcomed the Swansea Corporation representative, 'V.'lio -"uere present—Aid Wm. Owen, j Councillor A. it. Bal-l,vand Mr. W. H. Ashmoie (Borough TH'tasurer). He* also referred to the loss the club had sustained •through the respective deaths of Mr. My. ¡'.nill and Mr. S. J. Curnow. A vote of condolence was passed. QUITE UINC JC. I Proceeding, the cho described the mooting ai quite unique in the history of the club. This wa; the first meeting/since 1915, and they c<jui<t describe it as one held to rejuvenate the club, and to re- juvenate the IJugby code in the town. When the war broke out they closed down as a club a.nd their players, many of them, went in fOr a greater game. A shooting gallery was constructed in the grand tand, and in this connection he would mention the good services rendered by Colonel Trick. Subsequently the field was handed over to the military authorities for war purposes, and the footballers commenced training for war. lie thought, they could justly elpim that it was the members of the club who formed the nucleus of the Swan-sea Bat- talion—(applause)—;i battalion of .which Swansea was pretty proud. Swansea, as a torn, had every, reason to be proud of what her had done in the war, but he did not think that any part of Swan- sea HPo could be Tiiloi-si proud of its mem- b< ts than the Swansea Rugby Club. (Renewed applause.) HEROES ALL. I They were proud of ever.von ft who had served the country in her hour of need; they were very proud of those w ho were wounded in their country's cause • but Vi'ry tO tl)PDI very dear to thom all was the memory of tlioso gallant gentlemen who had laid clown their lives for the country. He suggested to the meeting that one of the flrt duties cf the new committee should be to consider the question of eroeting in the pavilion at St. Helen's a roll of honour containing the name of. every member who had served in the war- It would serve as an example and an Inspiration to- .the rising generation who would follow in their footsteps. i LEASE OF ST. HELEN'S. I Dealing with the question of the lease of the ground, the. Chairman dealt at ^length with the visit of the, drib's qnb, -AumittM to the Estate .Committee of the Corporation. T??py wore m?t. he sajd. by a very been and businesslike- body: of meitj. who questioned them V,-OTY" on various matters. The Corp(, r hp4 wAs glad to ray, had treated them very gener- ously. If all tht, matters affecting Swan- sea's interests were treated in the same business-like manner as this question had been, then the affairs of tbe town were in tltc town were, in the hands of a very keen and business-like body of men. THE SOCCER CODE. I Referring to their relatione with the Swansea Town Club, the Chairman said that they worked very amicably with those in charge of the fortunes of the sister code. Their fixture list was placed before the secretary 91 the Swansea Town d.110. and that wa$reciprQ- worked to their mutual advantage—(re- ..Yle,wed applause)—and to the benefit of sport in the town. It ensured a first- class heme match every Saturday of one or other of the codes. THE PRESS. I It was their duty, he went on, to extend a very hearty vote of thanks to the Press (Hear, hear.) Year in and year out the ,PreSt> hd done its best to fester sport in every way. He particularly wished to refer to them at tha t 'meeting for the very kind and sympathetic- manner in which they treated the question of the ejstenKioij. 1.Cèi the club's -lease. They were 1Hst and generous in their knew the-power of the Press, and the least they eoiild do was to thank them Iteartily for all they hlddorié to foster sport, and especially ?ydrt in which the elub was interested. (Applause.) THE SECRETARY. I In conclusion, the Chairman referred in terms of regret to the retirement of the secretary (Mr. F. E. Perkins), and paid a high tribute to his services. Whan in 1914 war broke out Mr. Perkins was gentleman enough to hand back i50 of his salary to the club. The committee felt that they were in honour bound to do something by way of recognising his value to the club. For 24 years he had acted as secretary, and they all know of the good work he had accom- plished. For .the last four years he had Sivon his.scrvicos gratuitously, and the cxmimittee had now decided to give him an honorarium. (Applause.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS, I .The following officers were President, Sir J. T. D. Uowelyn, Ilart, vice-presidents. Col. Morgan, Messre. i. E. Perkins, W. T. Farr, F. D. Trower, Enieet Davies, A. W. Cameron, J. A. iVucies, and A. W. Samuel; Captain Firft XI., Mr. E. A. Billings; Captain Second XI., Mr. J. W. Thorpe; Captain Third XI.. Mr. R. E. Williams; Captain Wed- .nesday XI., Mr. J3. A. Tyler; Tennis Captain, ,Mr. Aubrey B. Williams; Treas urer, Mr. G. 14. Hay. TRIBUTES TO Mn. F. E. PERKINS. I Mr. A. ,Vy. Samuel,. mproposing .a vote of thankg to. the retiring secretary, eulo- gised hio lua.iy sarvice-i to the cause of eport in the town. During the h«st four years it was a most difficult task to keep the club goipg. Out of 400 pi'e-war guinea members, only 200continuorl to pay their subscription^ t\uring -the war, and it was due to the indefatigable efforts of Mr. Perkins that thesh 200 had been.kept up to scratch. Ife was glad they had honoured li.r.. Pei-kin, by etpodng him vice-prcB?I?nt, and he thought that when Sir John Llewelyn re- tired from thp higher position they Mu!d 7)?. do better thn? ?ct Mr. P?rktBs to I ivike place. (Applause.) M'ilboUms B-; Williams seconded, and ^e?,-rs. W. J. Trew and ¡ \H' Morgan eunpoi'ed Mr. Perkins. wt/Ho was well wceiv-ed, briefly returned thanks. -Everything he had he Raid, had been for the sake of* sport 1f was notal) matter to give up the$eeretsry.e^ip after holding it for 21 years, but he felt it was time that -#=^oTihger man should take the duties on When he ccmme'ieed his duties in 1895, ♦ £ ,ere guinea members. la 191 -i nearly. 400, (Ap- plause.) Still that wa» suough for a club like • Swansea. xvli(",Ll they ought to I have at least a thousand members. (Hear, hear."1 THE NEW SECRETARY. ) Mr. \YtH.ip <?i?'ths was i"Uini:nous!y elM'tfd npcretary in pinco of ??. Perkins. Jtli1. Gi'itJlths briefly returned thanks. "UNWIELDY COMMITTEES." Messrs. W. Morgan (Docks) and iJios. Powell resigned from the committ-ee, and the following were appointed to the new wn').jttoo: Mesara. J. Davies. F. J. Gor. don, G. P. Hazel, D. B. Jones, Percy Mor- ris, J. A. Smith, W. Mitchell, W. Nichols, Harold Richardson, W. J. Trew, and D'I B. Williams. In seconding the election of the com- mittee, Mr. W. Morgan (Docks) said that the committee appeared to him to be 'too unwieldy. E. A. Billings, who has been selected to I captain the Swansea Crtcket Team tl is season. I In addition to the twelve nominated there was a long 1 i,t of ex-officio mem- bers, and these ex-offittio members could out-vote the elected committee. That was a weakness which he felt ought to be remedied. Another weakness was that when the committee was well attended, the members would argue until a very late hour, and it was often difficult for-him to explain o his wife that he had been at a coirpiiuee from say eigixt o'clock until nearly midnight. (Laughter.) As it was at present constituted the committee was uothftig but a talking shop (Laughter.) They took two or three hours to do a little thing that business men would do in half an hour ALD. OWEN ON SPORT. I It was decided to give the committee power to co-opt the following members of jCorBp^tion: The Mayor (Councillor eo ,Aldernien lien Jones. David Matthews, and Wm. Owen, Councillor A. 1\. Ball, and Mr. W. H. Ashmole (the- borough treasurer). Alderm.an ûwern, in returning thanks, said that as far as the Corporation was concerned the members were very pleased they had oome to an amicable arrange- ment on the question of the lease. The members of the Corporation, he assured them, had the befft interests of aport in mind. and would do their best for the club. Tha Corporation was only the cus- todian of someone else's money, and when they (the Council) were letting land they wanted to get the best-possible terms they J-T T "c" They had to trept the matter from a business point of view. (Hear, hear.) Not knowing anything of the position of the club; he had thought it waa in a position to pay more than .£] 00 per annum for the ground. When he thought that, he had the interests of tho ratepayers in mind. Now the matter was settled, and until 1922 he trusted they would work amicably together. What 1922 would bring about they, did not know. With reference to the presence of two codes in the town, he thought there was room for both. WHAT ABOUT ATHLETICS? I ,It was only a question of arranging fix- tures. But there was another question. Thev wanted to foster all kinds of eport, and not only Rugby What about athletic sport,?? Thev seemed to have died out altogether. Why should they not be re- vived ? That, was the work he hoped the new com.mittee would accomplish. TIe instanced tho case of Mr. W. J. Trew, who, he said, had been discovered in athletic sports. Councillor A. R. Billl and Mr. Ashm-ole ali.i,) returned thanks. A vote of condolellc,e with the relatives of all those who had fallen in the war was paseed, antl a vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting. MR. PERKINS' SUCCESSOR, I Record as a Player and Organiser. I Mr. W. Griffiths, the newly elected I secretory of the Swansea Cricket and Football Club. is a member of the l scholastic profeeaton, and has always been keenly interested in athletic sports. When Mr. Griffiths left college in 1893 he immediately became a member of the Llwynypia Tfur'bv Club, and played with conspicuous success during the season 1R91-5. In the following year Mr. Griffiths obtained an appointment in his native town, and in !HflCy-7 played well in the third fine for the All Whites. Unfortu- nately Mr. Griffiths developed knee trouble, and was forced to give up the Mr. W. I game. "For some time afterward s there was littla call fcr the services of Mr. Griffiths, hut when the Rugby game was e&tablished in the schools he became a very active supperter of the Schools League. lu addition to his keenness in the schoolboy gam, Mr. Griffiths over the secretarial duties of the local senior league when Mr. Andve- vvartha resigned office in 19/tt. Mr. Grif- fith"* throw himself into the movement with his whole hca.T-t and soul, and so succc.caful were his efforts that, prior to the war, the Swansea Icagile was the strongest in Wales. Mr. Griffiths ia an excellent orgn, and the club is indeed fortunate to secure his services. He intends making the membership of the Swansea Club much larger than it is at present, as he contends that the privileges afforded the i-attmhers far exceeds the value of the auinea foe.
r ..STILL WIND-BOUND I
r STILL WIND-BOUND I ATLANTIC FLICHT FURTHER DELAYED ST. JOHN'S (N.F.), May S p.m. All idea of a flight to-day has been abandoned. Neither of the machines is able to make an ascent owing to the cross- winds, though *he ocoan conditions are promising.—Router. NEW YORK. May 2. The American naval patrol now being formed for the projected flight La giving the British airmen at St. John's daily wireless reports of oceanjc weather con- ditions, in addition to the British reports. Reuter.
II KILLING A PIG."I
II KILLING A PIG." I Defence in Llandovery Illegal I Hours Case. A t too Llandovery Petty Sessions on Pri- I day, Benjamin Eicharda, licensee of the Royal Oak, Porthyrhyd. a<nd hia son, DaVIIt j John Hichardfi, were oliarged respectively I with permitting the consumption of beer and supplying John Williams, The Huts, Hafodybridge, who was charged with con- suming. P.C. Jenkins, Oilycwm, deposed to entering the public-house at 3.40 p.m. Pefeudant. Williams told witness that when he entered Mr. and Mre. Richards were not in. He asked the @on, who was by himself, for a pint 01 beer, which be cup plied, and he paid five pence for it. Mr. a,nd Mrs. Rieli. arde afterwards came in from the back, but he did not think they noticed it. He had only juet tasted it before the witness entered. KILLING A PIG." I Defendant now told the Bench that he had called the beer before half-pa»t two, and the reason he had not finished it before 'he constable arrived was that he had been baok and fore with the Riohordeea in the back. helping in the killing of a pig." I I The Magistrates imposed a fine of Ids. in j each of the three cases.
1■ (iii.mmmmm i HOME FOR NURSES.…
■ (i i. mmmmm HOME FOR NURSES. I Aberavon Association and Late Miss Talbot. At the 20th annual meeting of the Aberavon and Port Talbot District Nursing Association held on Friday, Mr. Oliver Adams presiding, Mrs. Fletcher, Marram Castle, was elected vice-president m place of the late Miss Talbot. Referring to the death of Miss Talbot the annual report mentioned the fact that she bad Oeen vice-president sinee the formation of the association and a constant supporter and friend. Her last generous gift of £ 250 enabled them to ensure a home for the Nurses. NURSING INFLUENZA. I The annual report, submitted by the President and Hon-Secretary, (Mrs. Llewellyn) showed that the nurses paid 11,966 visits to 279 cases. The ex- perience of the nurses during the influ- enza epidemic testified very strongly to the existance of much overcrowding, in- sanitary conditions, indifferent ventil- ation and similar conditions. They hoped these matters would be bourne in mind by the authorities in any build- inO" scheme. The balance sheet shewed a balance in 42!A-lls.. 10. The president mentioned that the work of the nurses was very favourably reported upon by the inspector. Thanks were accorded to the collect- ors, the president and hon. sec. m well as to the assistant sees. Miss Mable Tennant and Miss Davies. fFlI Crest.
VICTORY - DANCES. -I I
VICTORY DANCES. I I Swansea Valley Bit Badge I Men's Functions. A couple of attractive and highly suc- cessful fancy dress victory dancee were promoted by the Clydach branch of the National Federation of Discharged and Demobilised Sailors and Soldiers at Clydach. Thanks to the admirable ar- rangements made by Mew re. J. Barnes (chairman), G. Keane. (vice-chairman), S. Boast (treasurer), and D. 1. Williaqis (secretary), who were appreciably as- sisted by an active committee, the events, which were promoted in aid of the branch's Benevolent Fund, proved most enjoyable. Some hundreds of people were present each evening, and the in- terior of the hall room, which had been picturesquely decorated, presented quite a gay and animated scene. PRIZE WINNERS I The judges of the fancy dress costumes were Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Phillip Jonee. Mrs. Horace Gibbon, Mrs. Thoe. S. Daviee, Mrs. J. E. Hobin, and Miss Punt (ladies), and Messrs. D. O. L, Davies, G. Rc-eg, J. E. Hobin and Thos. Thomas (gentlemen), and the prize- winners were'Tuesday evening: Miss M. James (Jockey), Miss M. Gordon (Indian Squaw), Mr. C. Court (Dr. Beecham), and Mr. McMinamur (Indian). Thursday evening: Miss Lloyd (Gipsy), Miss Francis (Topey), Mr. M. Parkhouse (Air Raid) and. Mr. Court, Councillor Herberrt Gibbon (president of the branch) was unfortunately absent owing to a previous engagement, hut Councillor Richard Thomas (vice-presi- dent) was present during the eve!ping, as well as the Rev. Thos. Morris (viear). The dancing was much enjoyed, the music being provided by Messrs. Reee Williams (pianist). Maries WillialI\6 (vi linist). and Ewart Williams (cornet). Comrades D. Lewis and E. Broome made a couple of admirable M.C-'s, The pro- moters deserve congratulations upon the I success of their effort for a good, cause— the cause o? ûlchildren and widows of both serving and ex-Service men.
BOXING CHALLENGE, I
BOXING CHALLENGE, I Billy Roberts, the Llanelly Rugby for- ward, is prepared to meet Ted Jones, late of Merthyr, and holder of the welter and middle-weight championship of Wales, at catch weights, over 15 rounds, for £16 to S25 a side. Or Roberts will meet any man in Wales at J2 6t.
PROLONGING THE SEASON, I
PROLONGING THE SEASON, I The Llanelly season was to have con- cluded to-day with th, match with the Australians, but the Mayor (Councillor Dan Williams, J.p.),. has succeeded i» inducing the Scarlcts to play another I 0? S?turd?y next, ?'h?o the pro- di \Ii HI be d<<?e? to the IQC41 WM UG.Fo? F?ad. Loefal Rugbyites have bean yearning to (tee a thoroughly representative New (l. land side pitted agaipst llanelly, and their wishes U.f to be gratified, *# the Mayor %N now made arrungementfi with the New Soaland Salisbury Plain XV. for Saturday next. This team will comprise th6 pick of 15 caJup8 instead of one as as been the ease with the previous New Zealand team. This means that the best players in nearly two brigades will be in- cluded. The team will comprise repre- sentatives from the 14th, who contested the semi-final in the 7th "•w>* j Rugby Championship.
I LABOUR DAY.
I LABOUR DAY. i DEMONSTRATION AT SWANSEA. BIC TliRK-QUf. Swansea Labour's May Day demonstra- tion oil Saturday had favourable weather. Early in the attoriioon demonstrators and barnis began to pour into the streets converging on -W the Guildhall tor a pro- cession, said soon there was, to use the apt phrase of one oi the participators, a jogUiar bombardment of open spa,,eq. Banners were mainly the large, ornate -onos of the various Unions, tho only de- partures tfoci this bedng one ot the miners labelled Long live Bob Smillie/' having on its reverse$kle the words God. p*d Democracy," and one with the well- known Workers of the World Unite." Tho Labourers'" Union contributed the rioveltic-s-inodel,B of tips, cranes, and gliipa, while the Wciirexi'd Co-operative Guild sent a decorated wagon, and its child demonstrators having many amal] banners. The official Labour Day buttonhcle flag, with its sun of Industry, radiating Ileal th, Peaoe, and JLiappiness6 pokl in thousands. SIX GROUPS. I The demonstrators were aorted out into the following six groups under the direc- tion of the Chief Marshal (Mr. John Richards), who had jjiany sub-marshals. (1) MÜner and Labour Associations' E.C/s, speakers, Labour Councillors and Guardians, Triple Alliance; (2) building trades; (3) engineering; (4) catering; (a) (6) rr"lway-a, Post Oxao? employes, League of the Blind, United Irish Aaeocia- tion, clerks, etc. in this ojider an impressive proceaeton --one of the largest for year6-was formed which procciadod t-hrougli crowded but quiet streets to the V ictoria Park. There as plenty of enlivening music trulg the following bajide: (UriseWon Temperance, Swansea D.S. and S. Federation, Cwm- feliu, Clydach, Llansaxulet, Wa-unarlwydd and St. jose|ih's. AT THE PARK. I Tekgrajne were received etating that ilessrs. Kamaay Macdonald and Robert WiHn.Mns, who were to have cpoken, would not arrive back from the Continent in time to attend, but from four platforms in '¡.he park speeches were made in sup- port of the fallowing refiolution:- This meeting of the workers of South Wales pledgeg itself to use every effort to maintain the unity of the Labour forces, in the full confidence that the benefits of the reforms already secured and our. hopl's for the future can only be realised through the continued solidarity of the industrial movement. It strongly supports the miners, ruilwaymen, uockors, and other workers, in their efforts to nationalise the mines and railways, to siiorten the hours and 4gake safer, and. easier the aanditions of labour, and to raise generally the standard of living for the workers. < It resolves to render all possible sup- port to the demand that the Government shall immediately deal with the totally inadequate rate of compensation paid to the widows and dependants of workmen killed and those injured in the industries of the country, and calla upon the Govern- ment to make proper provision for the care and maintenance of the soldiers a.nd sailors disable in the war, and ample pen- sions secured to the widows and children of those Killed. CONSCRIPTION. I agajfist the maintenance in this country of any sys- tem of military Conscription, and de- piands the release of all conscientious objectorc, and other military and political prisoners, with restoration of all civil rights. "It demands, in accordance with the declared policy of the Allies in regard to the right of pelf-determination of all countries, that all military and political intervention in Russia, or any other country, be st,ol)ped forthwith, and that arrangements be made immediately for the withdrawal of British troops from Russian foil. ..It welcomes the establishment of league of Nations, which would -effec- tively put an end to war as the instru- ment for settling international cliffe-r- encea; and calls for the institution of a scheme of free universal education, with adequate maintenance grants, from the elementary school to the university.
M.P.'s CORRESPONDENCE.I
M.P.'s CORRESPONDENCE. I The way in which M.P.'s letter bags are ewollen may be laughed at by the out- aider, but it is no joke for the members. Three-fourths of the letters which come to Welsh members are from persons ask- ing for jobs for themselves, or for prefer- ential treatment in the matter of demobi- lisation for relatives and friends. It is intolerable that members should be hum- bugged with letters of this sort, and re- grettable to hear that Welsh constitu- encies appear to be the worst offenders. A Whip told me this week (says a London correspondent) that Mr. Towyn Jones re- ceived more letters in a fortnight than he had received in all the IS years he had been at St. Stephen's. No wonder Mr. Jones's health is giVing way.
CRICKET FIXTURES.
CRICKET FIXTURES. KINGSBRIDGE, GORSEINON. I .I.iwa7. » Llfijielly II Away. ? 17.-St. Jude',a Away V ?4 —Han?eanech Away « 31.-Bur;7port Home. .,Jun 7.-le Tinplt. Ke.q,th Home. » Peliufoel Home. 21.-Roderi-eks Away aa-PeliciocI Awa.y. w 12.Eag2e Tinplate, NtlJ Away. W.-r-gt. Jooe'8. nome. 2a.-r-llendy Home. Aug. Rodericks Home. 9.-CarmOl Home. « 16.—Lla,ngennech .I. Home. n Ravenhjll Away. „ 30.—Llanelly .I. Home. Sept. 6.—Ravenhill Home. 1.3.-Pontar4ulain Away. „ 20.—Pontardulais Home. n 27.—Carmtf Away. KINGSBRIDGE II., GORSEINON. May .tliendy Home. 'I ,.10.M.annrn&,nnt liandore Home. „ 17.—ilerriston Home. H—Felinfoel Heme. 31.-Burryport" Away. June 7.—EavenhiUI Away. „ H—Sfeewea Lilywhites Away. I Homp. 38. Kav§nhiij — July S.-Barryport HGmq » 12.-PwM Homv. 19.- Morrj,;ton. Away. „ 26.—Eendy Away. Aug. 2.—Pwll Away. MaoiKeaxnann Away M 36.FeliDfoel Away. „ 23.—Gowsrton Home. „ 30.—Mannesmann Away. Sept. 6.—PesUergaer Away, „ 13.-Pontardula.is Howe. „ za.- PG11ta ,rdule.i6. Away II „ 28— She wen Lilywltite6 Heine
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I ABERAVON GROUND
I ABERAVON GROUND STILL IN HANDS OF ALLOTMENT HOLDERS I Sportanaen throughout the dinricthve had considerable sympathy with the Aberavon and Port Talbot Rugby Foot- ball Club during the- season owing to their ground having been used for allotments during the war. Ever since the armistice efforts have been made to secure the re- turn of the recreation ground for sport- ing purposes, but so far nothing definite lias been done. The Ma-gum Estate, who owns the land, has reterred the club tv the allotment holders themselves. On Friday night a. deputation from the football club, consisting of Mr. Mackie, Councillor Hopkin Jones, Sergt. A. Bric-e, Mr. D. W. Jones, and Air. Humphrey Leyshon waited upon the Allotment Association Committee. The deputation pointed out that they had been considerably handicapped in securing players owing to the uncertainty of the ground, and if they were to have fair play next season it was essential to secure the plying pitch immediately. The committee received the deputation in excellent spirit, but were unable to I give a decision without consulting the plot-holders, and the football deputation I will meet the allotment holder on Satur- day next.
-THE AUSTRALIANS.I
THE AUSTRALIANS. I Rubber Game at Llanelly I I Who will win the rubber This was j the question that was uppermost in the minds of thousands of Rugbyites in Llan- j elly and district until this afternoon when I the Australians met Llanelly, for the third time this season at Stradey, and, doubtless, the result was awaited by thou- sands more in the Principality while the ] Colonials in this and other countries aleoi probably shared the curiosity. Glorious! uncertainty prevailed, as those who had I witnessed the previous games knew, there; was very little to pick and choose between j either side. In the aMt pn?a?em?Bt the Aneies beat the Scarlets by a converted goal, two tries to nil, thereby breaking the ground record. The sw?etne&s of revenge was then tactm by the Sospani<ee,?? the Aim- traliana being beaten by one converted goal. one penalty gopl, one try, to one con* verted goal, one try. Llanellyites realised ( only too well tha.t if the game on the æ.1 oond occasion nad only Tasted another five or ten minutes the Scarlets would have been deiod the victory and probably would have suffered another defeat. Special significance is attached to this as- sumption, as it was pretty generally agreed that the referee erroneously brought the game to a close before the full allotted time had been played. TTnder such circumstances it was net surprising to find the Australians anxious to return for the, "rubher." and needless to say the homesters -were anxious to win it themselves. To-day's ei^eouMer was, therefore, looked upon as the match of the season, and Australians, who are second to none as sportsmen, were doubly wel- come. This was Ltanellvr, last match of the eeaeon, which has been a most mem- orable onA. and they felt flattered when Lieut. H. G. Seaborn, the popular man- ager of the Australian team, wrote saying that Llanelly waa the finest club in the British Isles." AUSTRALIA.—-Gunner Ra-nklin; Sergt. Moore, Sergt. Dwyer. CorpL Stevenson, Dr. Leahy; Gunner Stewart, C.S.M Buchanan; L-t. Ormiston. Gunner Ion, Sergt.-Major Hollowav, Pte. Quinn, Pte. Elliott, I4.. Baird, Q.M.S. -Bond, Gunner Lenthall LLANELLY.-Hugh Jonos-, Bryn Evans A. Jenkins, G. Davies, F. Evans; Fowler, L. Bennett; D. Hiddlestone, Lt. S. Francis Capi. Rev. W. T. Haverd, Geo. Morgan, T. W. Bowen, A. Thomas, Andrews and T. C. Rees.
THE ALL WHITES.
THE ALL WHITES. To-day's Fixture With Treherbert. The mandate of the Welsh Rugby Union to extend the playingeea.son. until May 3rd enabled the Swansea Club to arrange a match with Treherbert. Earlier in the season, on April t9th, the All Whites visited Treherbert with a much- depleted side, and were defeated by one try. The game was a very unsatisfactory one, but it was hoped that the All Whites would to-day reverse the verdict. The side, selected to represent Swansea for this afternwn,sqgazne differed consider- ablv from the team which visited Treher- bert, but unfortunately Oswald Jenkins and Ben Beynon had notified their inability to take part. W. Bowen was substituted for Beynon, nnd J. Flynn was removed from the wing to the centre to deputise Oswald Jenkins. Thus a place was opened for T. R. Thomas, who gained a reputation for himself with the 3Sth Welsh in France. The Bajcliffe man has been given a good name, ana while in France showed great paoe, having tied with T. Nicholas in (lie Dicisional sports. Jim Rapsey was also an absentee. The popular scrum worker was quite fit, but he expressed a desire to stand down in order that W. might be given a trial with his elubmate, W. Bowen. This is true sportemunship, and Jim Rapsey must be complimented on his action, which will meet with the approcal of all followers of Rugby. The game with TmhQrl)ert was the la6t match of the season, and the Swansea Club can look with confidence to the opening of seasop 1119-20.
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MONTANA. Champions of the Intermediate League! Winners of the Swansea Town Tour- nament cup, This is the record of Montana foj the season. Certainly an enviable one. Last Saturday Clifton Villa were met a'; the Vetch F,iaid in the final for the Cup. The result, two goals to one in favour of Montana, is a fair reflex of the run of the play. In the first half it was a poor and scrappy game, and although favoured by the sun and wind Montana were very dis- appointing. Clifton, on the other hand, appeared in great fettle, and gave the more polished display. On the change of ends Von-tarta rose superbly to the Atherton opened the scoring after a capital run on the left wing. After rh's score excitement was in- tense, and the black and white supporters in the graqd stand cheered lustily. CUffcon made bold rushes for the Mon- tana goal, but were repelled time after time by Martin With play halfrway through in th,- second half, Phillips, the nippy centre- ferwartl, mad? a great individual effort, and after eluding the attentions of seve- ral opponents, netted amidst tremendous applause. The Montana half-baek line was ex- ceptionally strong, and once again the star arciste was Thomas. I Montana have survived the season with an untarnished record. They are now the proud owners of three cups and three sets of medals. The challrnge of the Swans Rovers CMorriston) haa bosn aocepted.
TO-DAY S RACING.
TO-DAY S RACING. I SANDOWtt PARK. 1'2 a-PAVILIO-N SELLING STEEPLE.. 2.0 CRARE of 100 SOYS. Two miles. Mr. BoHomley's MIK8TREL PARK. a 12-0 vtilasier) 1 Mi- D. Smart's ABAKUR alM (Walkington) 2 Mr H. A Brown's THE LAST, a 124) (Brown) 3 Also ran: Bathleatrue (0. Peei). Dublin Bay (Dann), L.B. (Gordon). Betting: 6 to 4 llinstrel Park. 4 to 1 The Last. 8 to 1 Rathleague, Abakur. 10 to 1 Dublin Bay. L.B. OA—ST. J'??ES' SELLING HAKDICAP ?? .0?? HURDLE RACE of 100 govs- T?o miles. Mr E. Berenbaum's BEAUCOURT. 4 10-12 (W. Smith) Mr E. Nausrbton's PETERLOO. a 11-13 (J. Dillon; 2 Mr D G. Beattie's CAGE, a ll-i (Kewey) J Also r; Dr. Ryan (G Dillon) .Suomf.. (H. Dulier). St. Michael (Costello), O'}'lyu <S Browiw. My Memo (Ashworlh). Bolond (Air. 6. B. ReGs). Gurkha (Roberts) By Gosh Wheatley), Mind the Paint. (W, Davil\F. Merry Nook (Vtr. Davies:. Mind the- Paint (Mr. Pendarvis), Triple Blue (Eines). Betting: 5 to 2 My Nemo 11 to 2 Beanoourt. 7 to 1 Submit, Oaero 8 to 1 O'Flynu. 10 to 1 Botond. Petei-loo. 100 to 8 Bv Gosh, 500 to 7 others. Q n—GRAND IKTEEXATIONAL HANDI- O.U CAP STEEPLECHASE of 3M M?'E: second receiess 25 sQVS. and third* ft) aDTs Three miles and a half. Mr. Saunders MASK OFF. a 11-11 (Pn rfremeat) 1 Mr P. Nelke's THE KNOCKS, a 0-' (W. Smith) 2 Mr. P. Maitthey's SQUARE DANCE, a 11-7 Laxby 3 Objection to winner. STOCKTON. ■i 4 K—BISHOPSTON gELUN PLATE of A.4:0 100 90VS. One mile. BED-REST 1. FAIRY LANTERN Z. DAY- LIGHT PAVING 3. Also ran: ftinpsvell. Ladv Changeful Betting: 6 to 4 Fairy Lectern, 2 to 1 Sir-g- en, 5 to 2 Bf."d-t. 10 ? 1 Daylight gar- well, 20 to 1 Lady Chan?phU. ing, J?!- WOL'VISA3?-4 WELTER HANDICAP a of 1M sovs. Six furlong. MONTREUIL 1. IRlfH FAIR 2. LADY BAYARDO 5. Bettine: 3 to 1 on Irish Fair. 6 to 1 lAdy Bayardo. 7 to 1 Montreuil. 9 A K-NORTH YORKSHIRE HANDICAP '? of 200 aova Oae mile. BUCKSTAFF 1. KING CARNIVAL &. THE 1. SE?F?JER 3 Bettinp: 2 to 1 on Bucktrtaff. < ttt < The Settler. King's Carnival 0 "t ^-CARLTON TWO-YI;AR-OLI> SElL O.±0 i?Q PLATE of 100 SOTS. 5 f?IoBps. MUSK DEER 1. QUER] 2 UYLEN* 3. Also ran Sweet One. Hoopla, LoveWell.
I-'-INEATH RETROSPECT.
I NEATH RETROSPECT. I Played 12: Won 7: Lost 5. I Neath, with the match against Llan- elly, concluded the season's list. Alto- gether 12 matches were played, of I which 7 were won and 5 lost. Points j scored totalled 95 points (11 goals, 15 tries), against 80 points (14 goals, 6 vries). The scorers for Neath were W. ?r l es ) Millett (5 tries), Brombcm (3), Lieut. Hill, Con. Earns and W. Powell (2 aach) and D. Vigors, Ivor Jo"" M. Lloyd, W. Perry, P. Mellin, W. ilop- kins, C. Heard, and T. k. V illiams. Glyn Gethin, Liout. Hill and C. Heard each dropped a goal, and Lieut. Hill converted 4 tries. W. Powell 2. "zud Glyn Stephens 1. W. Powell also kicked a penalty goal. The following is the record I Points. I For Agst. Feb. ll.-Skewen (b) 6 0 II Mar. 1.—Glyncorrwg (h). 7 0 8. edl Division (h) 3 1 ?) H 15.—Pontardawe (b) 17 3 ? 22.-Ll?neUy (b) 8 0 „ 29.—Swansea (a) 3 lo Apr. 5,-Pontrhydyien (h).. 25 0 „ 18.—H David's XV. (h) 16 19.—New Zealand (h). a 15 „ 21.—R.A.F. (h) 5* 8 22.—Swansea (h) 4 0 26.—Skewen (h) 0 4 „ 29.-Llanelly fa) 0 15
CRICKET AT PONTARDULAIS.
CRICKET AT PONTARDULAIS. The veteran Jack Williams will again skipper the local eleven—the constitu- tion of which is as yet an unknown quan- tity. There are several promising young players, but otherwise there is no new talent. The Seconds are likely to be a tough proposition, and they will be led I by Mr. W. Stanton A splendid committee hfcs been struck, and the destinies of the club are in sefe hands. Dr. W. C. Griffiths is president, Mr. (D. Harrcp Griffiths treasurer, and Messrs. Dan T. Morgan and W. G. Bey- non joint hon. secretaries. Mr.-Barpld Benson (Belmont) is chairman ttf com- I mittee, and he has always take* ai active I and enthusiastic interest in the game.
I - jRAVENHM-L CRICKET CLUB.…
jRAVENHM-L CRICKET CLUB. I The Ravenhill C.C. havo secufed the same field for the coming summer as they have had in former years. The field is situated near Mile .En<1, and a good concrete pitch is in readi- ness V Practices will take place as ttbon as the weather is favourable. II I At a recent club meeting. Mr. W. I[ Samuels ,who has captained ihe club in former years, and who is very popular with the players, was unanimously re- elected captain; and My. Bob ".Evang. one of the most enthusiastic of ¡ cricketers, has been appointed vice-cap- tain. I A good list of fixtures has been ar- ranged ,and the prospects for the t'a- suing season are very promising. There is much ericket talent in the district, and probably a second eleven will be run.
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