South Wales Echo

The Man About Town. Some of the pure joys of the period of juveni- lity are certainly wrapped up in the Fifth of November. The custom of celebrating the inci- dent in history connected with the attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament has of recent years been sliorn of much of its glory, and few of us have seen the guy" paraded and birnt. There certainly was scros importance attached Lo the Fifth when everyone attending the cere- mony of guying had to pay tributo in coal or firewood, and gunpowder occupied the place now given up to cheap Srework3. The annual crop of Guy Fawkes Day tragedies was deplorable then, and when one comes to recall the reckless- ness displayed in handling gunpowder and the firing off of rusty cannon and improvised nrearms, it ia matter for surprise that the roll of killed and rnained waa not greater. The most familiar incident of those "jolly" and reckless days was "a singer "-a flash of gunpowder in the face, which besides burning way eyelashes and eyebrows., left ghaz-tly burns on the hands and face of the victims. A shattered finger from a. bursting pistol, or a broken leg caused by receiving the stones and tamping discharged from a cannon,were common accidents of the Fifth. Every youngster was familiar with the story of Nelson's Powder Morkoy3,and seized upon Guy F&wkes' night to imitate the exploits and dqrin,but in anof;lier form and round the bonfire.The daring of the average boy who carried loose gunpowder and matches in the same pocket WM more remarkable than that of the fubleri powder monkeys behind the wooden wails of England." t We live, however, in a refir.ed and refining We live, however, in a reined and refining age. As it is impossible to wipe Guy Fawkes out ¡ of history or obliterate the memory of his exploit from the calendar, the grand town or village 14 gunpowder madness ha.s been reduced down to innumerable harmless celeb tions in back gardens, sans fire, sans pistols, sans dangerous cannon I The tame back-garden dis- play is the tribute paid to the fire-eating instincts of the British-born boy, who would far I prefer riotous pandemonium of fire and danger. Of what it used to be, Newport still bears evidence bat on the whole we may feel thankful that the cheap toy fire- work has made it pcasibla for any pater- familias to coill his progeny around him on the Fifth, keep them under the parental wing from all danger, and amuoe them with a tame back garden display of he!ntft.ting squibs fitful and doubtful crackers rocketa that will noc ascend higher than the top of the party wall Catherine wheels that turn as lazily as a love sick maiden's spinning wheel; jewel fountains, Jack's- in-the-box, snakes, and Roman candles of more or less uncertainty—all guaranteed completely harmless. So ha-rmle&s indeed have fireworks become that they are dispensed over the counters I at the sweet-stnff shops by children to children, and one rarely hears of an accident. But in this I as in cycling and many other things a special Providence seems to watch over acts of excessive recklessness aud folly and 10 shields the perpetrators from all harm. Forming C -ibinets or appointing Governments never taxed the ingenuity of man half 30 nmch as the problem how to spend sixpence on fireworks to the best advantage which confronts thousands of juveniles to-day. Qnite a number of correspondents write a dolorous ditty of complaints against the mud. Cardiff without its mud would be impossible. Now there are advantages connected with a period of muddy streets, even when the thin, slimy, tenacious staff insinuates it- presence upon boots, umbrellas, coats, collars, and the noses of pedestrians, and each passing vehicle raises a shower of splashes. What of a few spots of mud ? A sponge or a bruah gently applied will prove effective —some- times !—and both are cheap enough I Disre- garding these little inconveniences and trifling considerations of liquid dirt in the wrong place, a period of rain and mud has its advantages. The burden of life is not half so burdensome, because the mud silences the bicycle bell, and there is not the constant strain upon the pedestrian of being perpetually on the wa.tch for the dangerous cycle rider. It is quite po3sible to cross Dnke-street in absolute safety, and without dodging a. dozen pairs of wheels. Grumbling becomes habitual, and it is the old acquired habit of making complaints against the mnd in Cardiff that has prevented niy correspondents from realising the advan- tages of seas of mud and torrents' of rain, with whicÏ1 we have been deluged for many days past. If it continues one will soon be reduced to the necessity of urging that the present is the most delightful season of all the year t Procrastination has spoilt many a Christmas dinner. You had better take Father Time by the forelock, even if it comes out in your firm grip, than procrastinate and lose yourself. Pro- crastination is a weakness of the human family from which we all require abso- lution. The British Post Office is the only institution free from guilt, and it is even now warning the public against the danger of letting opportunities slip by for posting Christmas and New Year presents for delivery abroad. If you would cheer the heart of a son on the Veldt with a Christmas pudding, there is no time to lose in getting it into the pot and the .post! The Post Office Notice to Post Early and often, relates to all partE; of the world, and it is only necessary to scian this list down throughout the alphabet from Aden to Zanzibar to realise how scattered are the Engliqlz- speaking race. I would advise all who intend posting Christmas greetings and presents to absent ones abroad to carefully consult the list-q and allow full time for the parcels to reach the London office before the despatch days. A few hours late in reaching London, may mean the delay of a parcel for as many days, and the Christmas greetings and good cheer failing to reach the favoured ones till January is past and gone. The Post Office exercises quite a paternal care in engineering the posting and de- livery of parcels in the Colonies and any country under the sun. Very fitting indeed is the custom of honouring the dead and keeping their memory green by erecting monuments in public places. The cere- mony yesterday performed by Ap Alaw Goch (his Honour Judge Williams) in the pretty graveyard at Dinas Powis, of unveiling a column to the memory of Dewi Wyn 0 Essyllt was watched by afew, but it will be I appreciated by Welshmen wherever the name of Dewi Wyn is known, and particularly by those who possess the thoughts and the wrtings of the bard. There is only one regret to bo expressed and that is that a monument of such severely straight lines should have been chosen to perpetuate the memory of a poet of graceful fancies. The gaudy tomb, the showy monument, was not necessary, nor was it to be expscted, but one would like to have seen something more expressive of poetry than this -.)Iain column surmounted by the equally plain urn which has been raised to the memory of Dev/i Wyn by his friends in South Wales. Otherwise the movement inaugurated in Ponty- pridd has been very successfully completed and brought to a pleasing issue. The Sword of Damocles was suspended over the heads of great men in the State and in the Church, and suspended only by a thread. It terrorised, no doubt, but it was a, fine tonic and made men in the days of the block and the st-, Lt) and the torture dungeon. The sword, has been cut down and allowed to rust. The laws are loose, and the swindler and rogue—to say nothing of the great and uoble men in the State—may,if they plunge far enough,escape from the inconveniences of the gaol. But if we have removed the terror of the sword," how are we making men ?" The birch may not be used in truant schools, and the cat may not be put on the backs of the violent creatures which the slums and the alleys produce to prey upon respectable and worthy citizens. The birch is no longer suspended over the backs of incorrigible truants who go to the Truant School, and the cane may not be hung over the heads of the Board School children. It must not be concluded that I regret the passing of the good old days when they lopped off heads for the slightest real or fancied offence a,gainst a, king or a pretender or that I believe the cat is a very nice article to use in the gaols or again that the birch and the cane should be frequently applied in the schools. 04- But I do believe that if these correctors of the incorrigible were suspended over their heads with the chance of punishment- failing on their backs occasionally Society would be rid of many pests, and the coarse of many a young vagabond and brute changed in the schools by a good birching. Are we becoming too supersensitive and encouraging the produc- tion of a race of adders, who in their time will turn round and sting the hands which have protected them ? The Bully of the street pavement is an ugly creature—presumably the birch might have changed his career; and the cet for his hideous offences wouH certainly give him cause to pause and think ere continuing his nefarious life. Hooliganism is being directly encouraged by the public super- sensitiveness to correction in the schools, where teachers may net assume the neglected duties of the parentg. When a youngster of five or six, of middle class parents, can upset a whole 3chool and attack the teachers like a wild beast with teeth, fingers, aiid feet, and probably passes on as he waxes in strength to the truant school, may not the superintendent in the in- terests of Society apply the bireii ? OIIJf:811'!t

Safety of the Panama. ARRIVAL AT HAVANA. Yesterday a rumour was current in New York ) based on a telegram from Santiag-o de Caba, that the American transport Panama, brand from the, latter port for New York, had been wrecked off Ca.pe Maysi on the 1st inst., and that out of 300 persons on boa.rd only a few had escaped, Later in the day however a New York correspondent cabled that the vessel had arrived safely at Havana. -= I

NARROW ESCAPE OF MISS FORTESCUE. Miss Fortescue, the popular actress, who is to appear at the Theatre Royal, Cardiff, next week, had a, narrow escape yesterday at Sheffield, where she is now appearing. The fair actress was seated in a vieloria, waiting outside the doer of the theatre, vhilsfc the coachman had gone inside to fetch her ietters. A brass band, passing by at the moment, startled the horse, and it bolted down a steep street leading to the market place. Fortunately the reins were hanging over the back of the driver's seat, and these Miss Forlessue had the pre;5ence of mind to catch hoW of. Hanging on thfem. she by sheer strength of .P wrist succeeded in stopping the horse only within I a couple of feet of a large coal laden lorry that was standing right s cross the street. It wa.s a pro- longed struggle,for the horse had galloped nearly I a bandred yards. Miss Forlescue was somewha shaken but sustained no serious injury.

QUEEN AND CAPTAINS WIDOVV- i A Distinguished Honour. Information reached Glasgow yesterday that he Queen has conferred a distinguished mark of honour on the widow of Captain Findlay, of Glasgow, and of the 79:h Highlanders, who was killed %t the battle of Atbara. A son has just been born, and the Queen s attention having been called to the fact, her Majesty has expressed a, wish to stand as its godmother, and that the child I should be called Victor Alexander. Her Majesty I has also presented the child with a baptismal cloak. I

rro- DA Y'SW EArHER.4.30P. I TO-DAY'S FOKECASt FOR ENGLAND, S.W., AV2 SOUTH WALKS. Issued at 8 o'clock last night. South-westerly winds, freshen- ing fair at first, some rain later.

ECZEMA, MOST TORTURING OF SKIN humours, is instantly relieved, and speedilyind permanently cured by warm. baths with CUTICTTBA SOAP, gentle anointing with CUTICURA (Oint- ment), tne great skin cure, followed by full doses of CUTICURA RESOLVENT, greatest of blood puri- fiers and humour cares, when physicians, hos- pitals, and all other remedies fa.il. More grea cures of torturing, disfiguring Eczemas are daily made by OUTXCUBA remedies than by all other skin and blood remedies combined. The best physicians endorse and prescribe them, chemists everywhere recommend thccn, and they are guaranteed absolutely pure by the highest authorities, whose certificate of analysis accom- pany every package. 6D TF,A is Triumph of the Tea Art. It is distinctly superior totbG finest teas." Haveyoutriedit2

Landslip in the Rhondda. I COLLAPSE OF DWELLING-HOUSES. SCENE OF THE WRECKAGE. Particulars were published in the South n ales Echo yesterday of an alarming a,nd disastrous landslip in Bailey-street, Wattstown, Bhondda Fach, the result of the recent floods, and the follow. ingis a sketch of the scene after the disaster. [FROM A PHOTOGRAPH.] I

THE FORTRESS OF CANEA. Hoisting of Flags. I CANEA, Friday.-At 5 o'clock thi3 morning the Illternational troops took'possession of the fortress of Canea. The Artillery Bastion was occupied by Italian infantry. The Administrative offices have been occupied, with the exception of the Turkish Post and Telegraph Offices, which re- main provisionally at the disposal of the Ottoman authorities. The Turkish flag will still fly pro- visionally at Gra,busa, Canea, Retimo, Candia, and Hierapetra. Colonel Spitzer has personally inspected all the Intarnational posts. The admirals have hid placarded a proclamation in- viting the population to disarm and to facilitate the pacification of the island by forgetting all past rancour. The British, French, Italian, Russian and Turkish flags were hoisted at 8 this morning with military honours in the pre. sence of the commanding officers. The Christians salute the tlagsin a friendly manner, and no ill- feeling is shown by the MusBulmpns.-P-,euter. -=

A FALSE ANSWER. I At the Cardiff Police Court to-day George Knight (19) was charged with inghing a false answer to question 13 on being attested for the Army at Pentre on the 2nd inst. A recruiting sergeant deposed that prisoner was attested on the 31st ult. for the 3rd Battalion of the Welsh Regiment at Tonypanay, but had failed to satisfy the medical examiner. On the 2nd inst. he pre- sented himself at Pentre for attestation, and in answer to question 13, which asked if prisoner had previously been certified phy sically unfit for he Majesty's service prisoner replied in the negative- Prisoner, in self-defence, said he committed the offence because he was out of work and did not know what to ao. The Bench imposed a fine of 20s, or in lien one month's imprisonment.

I AN INCAPABLE CABBY. I ) At the Cardiff Police Court to-day (before Dr Taylor rmll Mr R. W. Williams) John Martin (45) was charged with being drunk in charge of a horse and licensed hansom in St. Mary-street OIl the 3rd inst. Prisoner in self-defence asked that he might address two words to the Bench. He had driven a fare to Penarth Dock late at night, and it being very wet lie was induced to take a drop of whisky on board a ship in the dock. Not- withstanding the whisky, he contended, he was erfectly capable of steering his cab home, had he been allowed to do so by the COD stable. In- spector Dnrston said Martin had been previously fined for a similar offence. He was now fined 20s and costs.

I" A POLICEMAN, OF COURSE. I Dr. Wynii Westcott held an inquiry respect- ing the death of a newly-born male child, whoso dead body wa3 found in the River Lea, near Vibincop Wharf. Janies Skinner, a schoolboy, described how he secured the parcel containing the body, and how he proceeded to call a copper." The Coroner A copper. What do you mean ? i Witness A policeman, of course. (Laughter.) The jury returned a verdict, in accordance with the medical evidence- to the effcct that the child was still-born.

I AN EDITOR IMPRISONED. I BET-LIN, Friday.—Considerable sensation has beon caused here this morning by the a,rreat of ITerr Albert Langen, the editor of the German comic paper, 8impr1cissimu8, on a charge of lese majfste. He has been thrown into prison. The alleged offence was contained in a poem dealing with the Kaicer's trip to Palestine in a. somewhat flippant vein. Herr Lanjeu was nos the writer of the poem, but has to suffer for the indiscretion of one of his staff, Herr Wadekind, who, having aiv inkling of what was coming, succeeded in making his escape to

-n PLAYING FOOTBALL WiTH DYNAMIT An extraordinary occurrence, resulting in the serious injury of three young boys,took place yes- terday at Edinburgh. The boys were amusing themselves playing football with some material, when it exploded with great force, not only in- jnring the boys, but blowing out the windows and damaging an adjacent shop. The lads were removed to the Infirmary. Low' the explosive, I which is said to be dynamite, came on the street is unknown.

PROFITABLE MINES. j The 8[(mdanl and- Diggers' News has received tho following telegram from Johannesburg :— It is calculated that with the dividend-; to be announced in December the total dividend de- claration of the Witvvatersrand Mines for the current year will be 1,000,000 in excess of last year. The grand total will be in the region of 3,000,000 sterling. The Transvaal Volksrad will probably impose a tax upon these."

MORE RAIDING ON THE AFGHAN FRONTIER. SIMT.A, Friday Morning. Intelligence has re-ached here this morning that the Wagiris have again made a successful raid acroB3 the frontier into Afghan territory near Kbost.Tlie inhabitants banded themselves together and a.tta.cked the raiders, but the Wagiris were successful in getting across the frontier with their booty.— Central News.

-7 SMOKELESS POWDER. A Large Order for Spirits. CHICAGO, Fridmy.-The British Government has contracted here for the immediate delivery in Montreal of 125,000 gallons of distilled spirits, for use in the manufacture of smokeless powder. It has been intimated that 450,000 more gallons will be ordered in ten days.—Renter.

MEDITERRANEAN FLEET. — The British Admiral at Malta. MALTA, Friday.—The Admiral in command of the Mediterranean Fleet has arrived here this MALTA, Friday.—The Admiral in command of the Mediterranean Fleet has arrived here tlii3 mornine, and will await further orders from the Admiralty.—Central News. L-

A TRIUMPH of the Tea Blending Art—Phillips's lsSdTea. Have you tried it f Ills distinctly superior to the so-called finest teas GEORGE NAMEJ,ESS ■' is the title of Miss Braddon's latest story, which is a romance of life in j high places, has been secured for publication in the Cardiff Tims find Svuth Wales Weekly New»,

I FLEEING FROM THE MOB. I Adventures in Richmond-road. I A DISCIPLE OF ROUGEMONT. Charles Edwards (26) ottered an ingenious answer to a charge preferred against him at the Cardiff Police Court to-day of being at midnight on the 4th inst. in the garden of 19, Richmond- road, for an unlawful purpose. P.C. John Wooton said in consequence of information re ceived he searched the back of 17, Richmond- road on the date named, but without iifndingany- thing amiss there. The officer then scaled a. 6ft. wall and examined the premises of No. 19, wh<jre he sanv Edwards trying to make his exit through a side door, which opened into Richmond-road. Wooton took his man to the Roath Police Sta- tion, wheffe prisoner in answer to the charge made the staggerinff, reply, I went there simply out of the way of the mob." (Laughter.) At the Police Court Edwards took the oppor- tunity of amplifying his statement of cruel perse- cation. He said he had been cruelly assaulted by a mob near the Taff Station, and had his shoulder dislocated by them. He sought the kindly refugo of a tra,mcar, but alos his perse- cutors followed him and pulled him out! The narration of Edwards's story of persecution rather tickled the Bench, but that its foundation had many elements in common with that brilliant effortf of Louis de Rougemont seemed evident as Inspector Durston gave the Bench his impressions of the case. That officer said Detective-Inspector cott had seen prisoner some time in the evening Endeavouring to mount a tramcar, when he came in violent collision with the muddy roadway. No doubt," continued Mr Durston, prisoner was very drunk and had been fighting near the Taff Station, and in his muddled condition had sought refuge from imaginary persecutors in Richmond-road." The Inspector added he did not think for a moment that prisoner entered the premises with the object of committing a felony. The Bench inclined to the same view and dis- missed prisoner.

CARDIFF TUGOWNER'S CLAIM. At Cardiff County Court to-day (before his Honour Judgo Owen) Messrs W. H. Tucker and Co., Scaart-sireet, Bnte Docks, brought an action against the owners of the vessel President, of Arendel, Norway, to recover da.mages for breach of contract in an agreement made for the ser- vices of a steam tug. Mr Bailhache, barrister, was for the plaintiffs, and Mr A. M. Ingledew represented the defendants. It was stated for the plaintiffs that a. couple of years ago the Pre- sident wa,3, lying in Penarth Roads, when an agreemont was made to ta.ke out stores by plain- tiffs' tug. An agreement was also ma,de to tow from Appledoro back to Cardiff, the charge to be Y,13, including 30s for taking out the stores. The defence was that the matter of the towing never passed the negotiating stage, but Captain Olsen, of the President, admitted that Mr Tucker aslrad why he broke his contract, and that lie admitted he did it because plaintiff did not send the Lady Windsor tug, after promising to send one of his best tugs. The President was towed from Appledore to Penarth Roads again for .£12 and to LundyforJES. His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiffs for £ 8,

BANKRUPTCY ORDER ANNULLED. I Mr D. L. Lougher's Affairs. I To-:lay at Cardiff County Court his Hoivour Judge Owen had before him the application of Mr D. L. Lougher, formerly a grocer at Canton and Llandaff, for his discharge from bankruptcy, which took place in 1895. It may be remembered that recently Mr Longhor was appointed a rBlte collector by the Cardiff Board of Guardiaii3, but the Local Government Board declined to sanction j the appointment on the ground that Mr Loughwr was an undischarged bankrupt. His Honour was now informed that the applicant's mother had j deposited with the Official Receiver the sum of £ 235, so that the creditors might be paid in full. The Official Receiver confirmed this statement, and said the amount would be sufficient for the purposes designed. His Honour made an order annulling the bankruptcy.

CLAIM AGAINST SHIPOWNERS. At Cardiff County Court to day Messrs Boh-kow, Vaughan, aDd Co., Middlesbrough, bi ucj'it an action against the owners of the ste<¡I1¡;hip Cleveden, of Cardiff, to recover £10 10s, balance of freight on a. cargo of iron ore delivered by the Cleveden at Middlesbrough. Mr J\. M. Ingledew was for the plaintiffs, and Mr Bailhache for tho defendants. The plaintiffs alleged that overtime was to be paid for. as the clcfendands desired to get away as quickly as possible, but the defendants contended that they were to pay overtime so as to get away by a cer- tain tide, and as that was not done they declined to pay overtime. His Honour gave judgment for plaintiffs on the claim, and for plaintiff on the set off, with one set of costs. I

THE NORSEMAN AND HIS EVIDENCE. During the hearing of a. case in the Cardiff County Court to-day a, Norwegian captain was giving evidence. For some time he went on well, and then hesitated. Go on, you needn't stop to think," observed Judge Owen. I vant Mr (iiidicatitig i gentleman in court) re- plied the witness 1 vant him to be interrupter." Oh, never mind, go on with your story," responded his Honour. "Many Norwegians can speak better English than English people." The witness went on with his yarn, and came through the ordeal of cross-examination without diffi culty, even though he did not have a, pilot to take him on the lingual tack.

A LOVER'S RUSE. An extraordinary case came before the Bolton magistrates yesterday when cases of attempted theft were preferred against a ma.u named John McGuiness. For some time much alarm, has pro- vailed among the feminine ssx in (he Gj¡"ow-:roa district by frequent robberies from ladies. No other method of detection suggesting itself, the lovers of the victimised ladies attired themselves in feminine apparel, and were accosted by the prisoner, who was armed with a knife. They over- powered him, however, bound him hand and foot with rope, and delivered him over to the police. The magistrates committed him for threes, months.

STEVENS' BBBAO." STEVENS' i.RRE,\D.' "Stevens' })read." Stevens' Bread." Stefons Bread." SteveTis' Byt,.ad." Stevens' Bread.' Stevens'Bread." Stevens' Brewl." HAVE You TRIED PHILUPS M Is 6D TzAi.? It is a Triumph of the Tea Bleiidlnu Art, and is4tetiactly superior to he so called finest) teas. Dr. BRIDGWATER M.D., U.S.A., 18, fVCn oai Home-street, Cardiff Hours—11-4 and 7-9.

I FOOTBALL I FIXTURES FOR T0-M0RR0W. j We sha21 publish reports of the following matches ■which are to be played to-morrow :— RUGBY, Welsh Football Union. Swansea v. Cardiff—A. J. Gould, Newport. Llanelly v. Neath—T. D. Schofield, Bridgend. Newport v. Penarth-J. Games, Abercara. Pontypridd v. Mountain Ash—J. B. Mathew, Cardiff. Tondu v. Treorky—Stanley Itobcrts, Bridgend. Pontyclun v. Mte%teg-r. P,. Lewis. Pontypridd. Brynmawr v. Abertillery -W. E. Jarman, Cardiff. Ponbymoilo v. Newport 2nd-D. Lewis, Tiisca. Ebbw Vale v. Penygraig—Ben Tiley, Mountain Ash. Barry v. Bidgend— J. H. Bower., Cardiff. Treherbert v. Abercara—W. Bowen, Cardiff. Cwmbran v. Blaina—J. E. Webb, Newport. Neath 2nd v. Merthyr—E. Emery, Bridgend. Morriston v. Llwynypia-Gavin Henry, Idanolly, Aborcarn v. Cwmeam—K. F. Morris, Newport. Cardiff 2nd v. Swansea 2nd—T. England, Newport. Ponnewydd v. Risea-C. R. Crawley, Cardiff. Crumlin v. Poutyniistc-r-A. H. Williams, Cardiff. Rugby Union. 0 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP, Bristol-Gloncesteshire v. Cornwall. Birkenhea,I-Cheshire v. Lancashire. Hartlepool-Dnrharr. v, Yorkshire. AUSERAL MATCHES. Richmoml-1{.jchmond v. Oxford University. Stamford Bridge—Lennox v. B.I.E.C. Blackheath—Blackheath v. London Scottish. Gatford—Harlequins v. Croydon. Surbiton—Marlborough v. Old Merchant Taylors. Honor Oak—Guy's Hospital v. London Welsh. Sauuhurst—K.M.C. v. St. Mary's. Cambridge—University v. Old Leysians, Moseley—Moselev v. Manchester." Bedford—Bedford v. Wickliam Park. Leicester—Leicester v. S orthanl1tOll. Kngby—Rugby v. Coventry. BirminGham-Old Edwardians v. Bfirton. Torquay—Torquay Athletic v. Bristol. Cheltenhani-Gloiieester v. Cheltenham. Northern Union Rules. COUNTY MATCH. Salford-L,i-ii,- ro v. Yorkshire. 'I.Elli YOEKBHIKE SECTION. Batley-Batlev v. Leeds. Bradford—Bra'dford v. Hull. Bromley—Bromley v. Ecckmondwlke. I faliiax—Halifax v. Castleford. Humllet-Hunalet v. Leeds Parish Church. Huddersfleid—Huddersfield v. Holbeclc. Liversedge—Liversedgc v. Brighouse Haugel's, Waltefield-Wakefield v. Manningham. IJANC&SHIMS SECTION. Ttti n corn corii v. Morecambe. St. Helen's—i':t. Helen's v. Leigh. Stockport—Stockport v, Tyidesley. ASSOCIATION, League Matches. ) IN'TER-T.EAGUE CONTEST. Belfast—Englfsh League v. Irish League. F.X.HSH LEAGUE—DIVISION I. Birmingham-Aston Villa v. Derby County. Stoko-Stol¡:o v. West Bomwich Albion. Wolverhampton — Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Sunderland. Nottingham—Notts County v. Blackburn Rovers. Newcastle—Newcastle United v. Liverpool. Sheffield—Sheffield United v. Notts Forest. Burnley-Burnley v. Bolton Wanderers. Bury-Bury v. Preston North End. Everton-Everton v. Sheffield Wednesday. ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIVISION II. Luton—Luton v. Burslein Port Vale. I,cicester-Leicester Fosse v. Burton Swifts. Plum stead—Woolwich Arsenal v. Small IJRnth. New Brighton—New Brighton Tower v. Blackpool. Darwen-Darwcu v. Walsall. Newton Heath-Newton Heath v. Grimsby. Barnsley—Barnslev v. Manchester City. Gainsbotough-G:1inshOJ:ough Trinity v. Glo^sop. Lincoln-Lincoln City v. Loughborough. MIDLAND LEAGUE. Chesterfield—Chesterfield, v. Rushden. Derby—Derby County Keserves v. Sheffield Wednes- day Reserves. Heanor-Heanor v. Wellingborough. Illwston-Ilkùsbou v. Leicester Fosse Reserves. Mexborough—Mexborough v. Long Eaton Hangers. SOUTHEBN LEAGUE. Brighton-Brigbton v. Millwall Athletic. Bristol—Bristol City v. S van don. New Brompton- New Brompton v. Chatham. Portsmouth-It.A. v. Warmley. Sheerncs8-Shcppey v. Bedminster. Sottthair,ptoii-Sotttliq,Diptoii v. Gravesend. Tottenham—Tottenham Hotspurs v. Reading. SCOTTISH LEAGUE. GlaRgow-celtic v. Clyde. Glasgow—Third Lanark v. Hibernians. Glasgow—Partiek Thistle v. Glasgow Rangers. Bdiubllrgh-Hcart of Midlothian v. St. Barnard's. Dundee-Dundee v. St. Mirren'a. GENEltAL MATOHES. Cambridge—Casuals v. Cambridge University. Upton-Clapton v. Oxford University, Sneffleld—Sheffield v. Glasgow. TEAlvIS FOR LOCAL MATCHES. Rugby. Cardiff v. Swansea, At Swansea. Teams :— POSITION. CA.BDIPF. SWANSEA. Back T. J. Thomas VI. ,1.1Jancrolii Three-quarter.. H.'sV. Huzzey F. Cordon Three-quarter.. E.G.Nicholls(cap) D. Bees Three-quarter.. W. Jones G. Davies Tli.rf,e-quttrter.. A. M. IZiclietts W. Trew Half-back S. Biggs D. James Half-back C. Sweet-Escctt.. W. Reynolds Forward T. Debs,on R. Thomas Forward F. Cornish W. Parker Forward J. Blake L. Daviea Forward W.W.Hughes H. Davies Forward J. Neill T. H. Jackson Forward J. W. James D. Harris Forward M. Falcon F. Serines Forward C. Spackman W. Fuller Penarth v. Newport. At Newport. Teams :— POSITIONS, PENATTTH. NEWPORT. POSITIONS, PENATTTH. NEWPORT. Back C. Thomley A. R. Pearce Three-quarter.. W. Tiilett T. Jones Three-quarter.. T. Tylor A.Boucher(capt.) Three-quarter.. C. Chick It T. Skrimshire Three-quarter.. Another H. G. Alexander Half-back G. W. Shepherd.. L. A. Phillips Half-back T. Acldand G. K. Wade Forward W.B.Gibbs(capt.) \V. Parsons Forward T. Morris G. Boots Forward T. Cochrane J. II. Dunn Forward A. Pearce M. Price Forward G. Matthews J. I. Hedges Forward C. Warburton W. Varfifct Forward E. Kirby W. H. Williams Forward T. Triggs C. D. Phillips Liwynypia v. Morriston. At Morriston. Teams :— POSITIONS. LLWTNYPIA. NOPTTISTO-N. Back J. E. Jones B. Davies Three-quarter.. Llewellyn (capt). T. Whibe (ca.pt.) Three-quarter.. C. Wood D. G-. Francis Three-quarter.. 1. Edmunds J. Davies Three-quarter.. R. Foster Another Half-back A. Powell E. Hughes Half-back J. Haines T. Hames Forward W. H. Alexander. W. Bevan Forward R. Jones S. Lee Forward J. Bowen J. Blacker Forward A. Powell, J, Evans Forward G. Evans T. Williams Forward W. Ft. Williams. W. Joseph Forward J. Atkins S. Bevan Forward N.Jones. T.Roberts Swansea 2nd v. Cardiff Reserves. A very keen same is expected at the Cardiff Arms Park to-morrow. The matches betiicentho second teams are invariably very stubbornly fought, and to-morrow's match will hardly prove an exception. Each oide has an unbeaten certificate, and additional interest is added to the eveni; by the fact that the Swansea second team is going quite as well as the redoubtable premiers. The lcick-ofl" is at 3.15, not 3.30, as advertised. Cardiff Reserves—Back, H. B. Winfield three-quarter backs, W. Morgan, J. Wil- liams, I. P. Jones, and W. Williams half-backs, J. Heaven and G. Hughes forwards, J. H. Gnnn G. T. Davies,F. J. Box, A. Owen, W. Neill, W. Hines, and J. Common. Barry v. Bridgend.—At Barry. Bridgend—Back, W. Peunell; three-quarter backs, W. M. Jones, J. -Tones, T. Matthews, and D. Davies half-backs, D. Davies and 1. James; forwards, J. Matthews (captain), T. Uay man, E. Davies, R Ih Davies, T. Bennett, M. Bevan, D. Baylisa, and H. Davies, Barry—Back, J. Winch three-quarter backs, Lewis, Jones, Deans, and Kinsley; half-backs, Da. vies and Ringwald; forwards, W. Yeo (captain), Driscol, I Clnke, Thomas, Jones, C Yeo, Lc-gg, and Phillips. Cwmbran v. Croesyceilog.—At Cwmbran. Cwmbran -Dad:, W. Thomas three-quarter backs, D. Davies, A. J. Pieton. J. Tamplhi, and W. Ponlton half- backs, A. Sadler and J. Prosser; forwards, h Lloyd (captain), G. Jones, D. Sutton, J. Poulton, J. Saw tell, D. Thomas, W. Williams, nnd H. Lang. Cwmbran A v. LIantara;in and Llanfrechfa United. —At Lianfreebia. Cwmbran A—Back, J. Leyshon three-quarter backs, W. H. Jones, M. Cornpton, W. Jones, and W. Leyahon half-backs, T. Rees and W. Williams; forwards. W. Jones?. I' Redwood, O. Ban- well, F. Kendal, J. Jones, T. Phillips, H. Jones, and L. J ord:111. Kisca v. Pontnewydd,—At Pontnewydd. Pont- newydd—Back, A. Walker three-quarter backs, W. Isaacs (cftptnin), C. Brown, J. Williams, and W. Brown; half-backs, F. Goagh and E. Williams; forwards, D. Francis, T. Bees, J. Clifford, W. Emanuel, E. Thomas. J. Daniels, W. Wells, and W. Millership. Hicar-Ihck, R. Heed; three-quarter backs, T. Davies (captain), S. Jefferies, G. Phillips, and another half-backs, A. Gittina and G. Davies forwards, G. Morgan, S. Dixon, F. Gunter, D. J. West, M. Beddoe, D. Davies, R. Dixon, J. Jones, and J. Cheshire. Grango United v. Penarth Thistles.—At Penarth. United-Back, F. Young (etpt-ctin); three-quarter backs, W. Cavanagh, E. L. Pritchard, J. Oliver, and T. Spencer half-backs, W. Morrisli and E. Lynch forwards, B. 1-1. Mitchell, J. Boobier, J. Ford, T. i'-iliot, J. Clapp, W. James, .7. Fearnley, and C. Topper. Thistles—Back, S. Chiok; three-riuarter backs. II. Chamberlain, S. Smith. 'i'),1.1118:" and P. Hovord half-backs, E. Jones and G. Vaughan for- wards, C. Denton, J. Evans, T. Pearn, B. Pearn, C. Isgar, F. Best, J. Eddows, and W. James. Cardiff Villa v. Roath.—At the Roath Park. Villa- Back W. Riches (captain); til1:?c..qnn,¡:(,er backs, T. Wilson, W. Thomas, H. Elston, and T. Grant; half-backs, J. Roberts and W. Tottle; forwards, H. Brown, W. Griffiths, C. George, D. Jones, B. Juke3 W. CulJimore, S. Miller, and A. Wilbarns. Pontnewydd Reserves v. Bassalcg. t, Pontnewydd. Pontnewydd—Back, J. Nnish; three-qoarter backs, H. Fowler, J. Watkins (captain), E. Moseley, and T. Mills; half-backs, LI. Jones and Vv. Watkins; forwards, W. Gough, J. Wilson, A. Lamb, A. T. Pearce, F. Williams, C. Rosser, B. Rees, and J. Gibbs. Ti-edegarville v. Old Monktonians 2nd.—At the Itoath Park. Tredcgarville— Back, Vol. Morris; three- quarter backs, J. Dunscombe, J. Cross, T. Isaac, nnd P. Mountjor half-backs, A. E. Lyons (eapt-aiu) and V. Tucker; forwards, F. Bishop, 17, Gough, l. J, Stowe, E. C. Williams, P. Drury, S. Harry, W. Williams, and A. J. Fisher. Old Baclf., T. Jones three quarter backs, C. J. Jones, S. Lewis, F. D. Tregartheu, and W. Gurner half-back?, H. Chappie and W. Lewis; forwards, E. G. Tre- harue(captain), 13. A. Roberts, H. Williams R. Rankin, ,D. Theophilus, H. Keivld, and H. Robinson Newport Extras v. Penarth A.—At Penarth Penarth —Back, W. Thomas three-quarter-backs, H- E. Chi vers, T. W. Clode, A. J. Thomas, and M. H. P. Winks; half-backs, D. Griffiths and N. Thomas;, forwards, S.M.J. Beer (captain), W. B. Richards, C. B. Fry, A. W. Stranaghan, L. S. H. Shiers, H. G. A. Merrett, J. F. Beer, and W. Hern. St. Peter's v. Caerphilly.—At Caerphilly. St. Peter's—Back, D. Buller; three-quarter backs, J. Ryan, E. Brode, J. Connel, and W. McCounell; half- bncks, T. Collins (capts.in) and T. Murphy; forwards, W. Greenslade, C. Bowyer, J. A'Herne, J. Desraond, M. A'Herne, T. Rogers, W. Miller, and T. Shanahau. Caerphilly—Back, H. Wedlock three-quarter backs, M. Harding. W. Jones, H. Jones, and A. Strickland half-backs, C Davies and M. Norton forwards, J. Jackson (captaia), W. Jones, D. Jones, A. Jonas, T. Morris, J. Jackson, J. Richards, and W. Williams. Ro;th Raugers v. Splott Junior3.—At CardifT. Roath—Back, W. Whitehouse three-quarter backs, D. Harris, D. Thomas (captain), J. Evellgh, and S, Ward half-backs, Grainger and Watkina forwards, Glover, Scott, Cotle, Bigerton, Morgan, M. Morgan. Barnctt, and another. Splott Juniors—Back, J. Coutt-s three-quarter backs, A. Lewis, J. May, Brons- don, and Henry; half-backs, J. WTaic-lier and another forwards, W. lJepper, W. Jones, J. John, A. Morgan, E. Jones, F. May, j. Stone, and P. Mitchell. I Pontypridd v. Mountain Ash.—At Pontypridd, Pontypridd—Back, J. Saunders; three-quarterbacks, Usher, P.C. Cummingo, Walters, and H. Morgan; half-backs,Roberts and Chick; forwards, P.C. Rees (captain), P.C. Evans, R. Thomas, W. Davies, J. Mackenzie, J. Bryant, Hyan, and Grubb. Oakheld v. Llanhilletb.—At Oakfield Oa,kfield- Back, A. Protliero three-quacter backs, G. Jeffries, W. Cowper (captain), G. Smith, and R ,Jennillg; half-backs, A. Lawler and W. Lawler; forwards, G. Morgan, R. Dance, J. Smith, J. McCarthy, J. Rosser, W. Chamberlain, A. Parker, and J. Voyce. Pontymoile v. Newport 2nd.—At Pontypool. Ponty- moile-flack, W. Williams three-quarter backs, C. Pritchard, H. Vaughan, B. J. Williams, and D. P. Jones; hali-backs, R. Saunders and E. Taylor for- wards, W. Phillips (captain), C. Bunny, J. M'G-wirc, S. Flood, T. Stone, T. Walters, A. Sohvay, and H. StCf1(1. Treharris v. Gilfach Bargoec1.-At Treharris. Tre- harris-Hack, G. Hutchings three-quarter backs, J. lies, E. Cooke, vV. J. Davies, and T. Jenkins half- backs, 33. lies and F. Norman forwards, Leyshon, B. Davies, N. Griffiths, W. Roderick, A. Evans, J. Jones, A. Phillips, and G. Eynon. Cilfyuydd A. v. Abcrcynou A.-At Cilfynydd. Cil- fynyd'd—Back, S. Rees; three-quarter backs, D. Thomas, J. Jones, E. Games, and AY. Davies; hglf- backs, J. Winkle and E. Griffiths; forwards, A. Richards, G. Macintyre, I- J. Tolles, W. Jones, E. King, J. Lewis, D. \V. Jones, and A. llees. Abercynon— Back, T. Wiltshire three-quarter backs, T. Griffiths, W. Blatchford (captain), T. Davies, and A. Lanworn I half-backy, D. Thomas and W. Morgan forwards, T. Jones, W. Wiltshire, H. Bray, B. Jones, D. Parry. D. William?, <7. Griffiths, and another. Merthyr Vale v. Aberaman.—At Aberaman. Mer- thyr VILÍe-Back, M. O. M. Williams three-quarter backs;, L. Parry. D. Collins, D. E. Jones, and J. Wil- liams half-backs, G. Edwards and A. W. Jones forwards. B. Herbert, C. Warren, J. James, W. H. John,,). Herbert. C. Daves, T. Pearce. and E. Lnviq. Merthjr Vale A v. Aberaman A.-At Merthyr Vale. i Merthyr Vale A—Back, E. Price; three-quurter backs, T. Ainr,worth, W. Thomas, D. Thomas, and G. Davies half-backs, J. Williams and L. Thomas forwards, A. Price, 13. Price, A. Millar, J. F. Jones, C. M. Kitvj, W. Rogers, D. Maddock". and S. Jones. Pontymister v. Crumlin.—At Crumlin. CrnmJin- Baek, 1). J. Boots three-quarter backs, J. Booth- rnmi, W. James (captain), A. Tovey, and H. Bees half-backs, J. Lewis and J. Price forwards, A. Wil- kilns, J. Hoes, -It. Watson, J. ¡\feredith, EJ. Morgan, <1 J. West, M. Hecs, and J. Clifford. Crumlin Av.Pontymist-cr A.—At'Bontvmister.Crnm- lin A— Back, R. Prchard three-quarter backs, W. Hall (captain), G. Pitt, W. Griffiths, and A. Willittiis; half-baeiw, J. Bennett and F. Gregory forwards, G. Vines, D. Evans, R. Porter, J. George, B. ow- iands, A..Tones, D. Evans, aridK. Watson. Cilfj nvyd v. Ystrad.—At Ystrad. Cilfynydd-Bnck, W. S. Hill; three-quarter backs, D. R. Jenkins, T. Eymu:, J. Rowlands, and W. Thomas half-backs, J. Rees (captain) and J. Seymour; forwards, J. Clarke, 'J'. Jones, W. Collier, W. Lewis, W. Davies, S. Parlour, 1. Gronow, and L. Powell. Canton Rovers v. Riverside.—At Canton. Rovers— Back, J. Sandbii-g three-quarter backs, E. John, B. Jouefs, C. Brewer, and G. Treuchard half-backs, W. Ward (contain) and G. Bird forwards, W. Harding, J. H:rdiug, E. Levering, J. Selwood, F. Weaver, A. Jones, ç. Bird, and A. Dyne. tic. ur.Micrmes v. Cymric;—At Cardiff. St. C¡LbherinlJ'Baek, Whittle; three-quarter backs. Hues, Frederick, Radiey, and A. G. Owen; half- backs, Hopkins and Bird forwards, Dallimore, Smit.h, Smith, Pearson, Pearce, Lee, Jones, and IJewÜ;. Abercynon v. Dowlais.—At Abercynon. Abercynon —Back, D. Phillips threc-qnarter backs, B. Thomas, fi. Pagte. H. Johnson, and D. Edwards half-backs, D. Morris and J. T. Jones forwards, G. Paget (cap- tain), M. Williams, D. Lewis, W. Collet, W. Williams, R. Lewis, Mayo, and D. Curry. Cowbridge A v. Llautrisant.—Cowbridge A-Ihcle, J. Jenkins; three-quarter backs, E. Goulden, A. Leyshon, A. Davies, and another half-backs, T. M. J'-nkins (captain) and Benjamin forwards, I). Wil- liam- B. Thomas, W. J. Thomas, R. C. Lewis, J. Williams, V/. John, D, Joseph, and J. Jenkins. Maehon Juniors v. Pontnewydd 2nd.—At Machen. Williams, VI. John, D, Joseph, and J. Je-il Maehon Juniors v. Pontnewydd 2nd.—At Machen. :il1¡;,<:i1f'Il-T)ack. A. Everson three-quarter backs, J. Willets (captain), J. A. Thomas, J. Moses, and A. M. Leonard half-backs, W. Moses and E. Davies for- wards, T. Thomas, E. Rowlands, J. Smith, II. Kellow, J. Moses, E Phillips, A. Harrington, and D. Davies. ""reforest Harlequins v. Treorky A.-At Treorky. Treforc-st—Back, W. Davies; tiiree-auarfcer backs, A. E. Wariow, T. Jones, G. John, and E. T. Bendall; half-backs, J. Wariow (captain) and C. Wariow for- wards, J. Jones, A. Mason, Parker, A. J. Gonld, J. Griffiths, T. Turner, J. Davies, D. Jones. Mountain Ash A v. Pontypridd Reserves.—Moun- tain Ash—Back, J. D. Lloyd three-quarter backs, W. Griffiths, W. Sage, J. Simmonds, and S. Francis half-backs, E. Griffiths and F. Hawkins; forwards, F. Mears, T. Simmonds, E. Eddy, G. Linton, A. Price T, Doel, G. Harding, and D. Morris. Pontypridd Reserves—Back, 1.J. Moran three-quarter backs, W. WHnins, W. Lake, W. Coles, and P. P. Ridd half- backs, J. C Derail and E. J. Edwards forwards, F. Hale captain), J. Wilkins, T. Osma-n, E. Thomas, T. Davies, S. Jones, M. Phillips, and J. Caple. St. Paul's v. St. Andrew's.—At Cathays. St. W. Thomas three-quarter backs, F. Stockton, L. Sutton, G. Stephens, and W.Roberts; half-backs, C. Usher and W. Fitzgerald forwards, D. Bdtva-rds, J. Mills, W. Rogers, J. Sutton, J. Davies, T. Williams, H. Summerhayes, and L. Sullivan. Merthyr v. Nea.th 2ud.—At Neath. Merthyr— Back, J. Piirry three-quarter backs, G. Davies, J. N. Davies, W. H. Jones, and J. A. Fergusson half- backs, D. J. Thomas, and Vv. J. Jenkins; forwards, A. Evans, T. Lewis, T. Tlieophilus, T. Evans, B. Parry, T. Ray, W. B. Thomas, and J. Macdonald. A'osrearn v. Cwrncarn.—At Abercarn. Ahercaru- ]3,wk,\I:. Ford; three-quarter backs, W. Russell, W. Evans, J. Parry, and W. Taylor; half-backs, A. Russell and H. Davey forwards, J. Perkins (captain), W. Oram, J. W. Joues, T. Davis, J. Hyde, F. Jones, T. Rogers, and T. Phillips. Brynmawr v. Abertillery.—At Brynmawr. Bryn- mawr-Back, H. Jones; three-quarter backs, W. G. James, W. J. Turberville, T. Morgan, and J. Davies half-backs, W. Mees and W. Dunn forwards, P. Wil- liams, I). Williams, H. Hughes, D. Morgan, NIT. G. Morgan, R. Heyward, W. Morgan, and R. Mountjoy. Brynmawr 2nd v. Abertillery 2nd.-At Abertillery, Brynmawr—Back, T. J. Richards; three-qaarter backs, H. R. Lewis, R. Mahoney, T. Vaughan, and E. Roberts half-backs, J. Gimlett and T. Mahoney forwards, T. Prout, E. Evans, U. Harris, A. Withers, W. Feebnry, A. O. Jones, J. Lewis, and E. Small. Caledonians v. St. Gerrnr.n's.-A.t Roath Park. Cale- donians—Back, R. Jones; three quarter backs, W, Stevens, D, Stevens, F. Ball, and T. Llewellyn half- backs, J. Smith (captain) and R. Deere forwards, W. Kean, A. Webber, J. Symons, E. Phillips, H. White, E. Deane, A. Llewellyn, and L. Williams. Romilly v. Dinas Powis.—At Dinas Powis. Dinas Poivig-Back, B. Cula; throe-quarter backs, C. Da,vief, H. T. Williams, C. Price (captain), and J. E. Cross; half-backs, G. Williams and T. Franks; for- wards, A. B. Williams, N. Isaac, E. Franks, C. H. Isaac, H. L. Davies, W. F. Coombs, A. J. Williams, aud A. Trot6. iorailly-Baclc, F. W. Evans three- quarter backs, F. Stollery, C. Thomas, T. Owen, and J. Hayos; half-backs, J. Chant and O. Williams forward; W. J. Hart, W. Rowlands, C. Rees, T. Jones (captain), F. Winterbottom, A. Meyrick, J. Casper, and E. Davies. Canton v. Mackintosh.—At Roath. Canton-Back, D. Healey threc-qnarter backs, F. Naish, Lee, F. Johnson, and F. Whale; half-backs, W. Jackson (captain) and Gunn; forwards, A. E. Harding, A. James, W. Stone, D. Davies, H. Miller, C. Easton, ElJis. and Cc,kelY. Ebbw Vale v. Penygrtig.-At Ebbw Vale. Ebbw Vale-Back, R. Jones; three-quarter backs, J. Kerton (captain), G. Harris, T. H. Tilby, andt). Jones; half-backs, J. Wilcox and W. James; for- wards, J. Davies, A. Rodway, J. Foley, J. Davey, J. Pugh, J. Dunn, C. Evans, and J. Brain. Newport Juniors v. Risca A.-At Crosskeys. Risca A-BItch:, F. Dawkins; three-quarter backs, S. Tovey, T. Hicks, R Coles, and H. Cheshire; half- backs, F. Baker and E. Javne forwards, G. Cheshire (captain), G. Batt, G. Hiscox, G. Kembry, W. Brown, S. Bateman, W. James, and T. Bacon. Cathays Alexandras v. Barry CriLisaders.-At Barry Dock. Cathays—Back, J. Griffiths; three-quarter backs, W. Pullen, H. G. Norris, H. Greenslade, and J. Rec; half-backs, W. E. Rees and R. Power:, forwards, E. Power (captain), E. Bum below, H. Marks, W. Jenkins, J. Brown, E. Cottle, D. Marshall, and F. Watts. Llandaff Yard 3rds v. St. Monica's.-At Cardiff. Llandn f i—Back, F. Pitcher; three-quarter backs, W. Legge, U. Evans, D. Davies, and G. Day half- backa, W. Davies and J. Evans forwards, G. Pit- cher, C. Morgan, N. Holtam, D. Higgius, T. Tylor, A. Tuckett, D. Thomas, and W. Swaflield. Cathays Stars v. Penarth Stars.—At Penarth. Cathays—Back, G. Caple three-quarter backs, E. Mock, J. Greenslade. T. Thomas, and J. Fisher; half-backs, T. and C. Hampton; forwards, G. Bntcher, G. Anstey, A. Miles, F. Carver, F. Woods, W. Jones, T. Griffiths, and L. Jenkins. Cardiff Guildfords v. Canton Crusaders. — At Cardiff. Guildfords—Back, R. Lewis three-quarter backs, B. Ford, W. Brewer, S. Lewis, and J. Jones; half-backs, F. Weston and T. Tanner forwards, F. Ford, B. Mills, E. Hawkins, H. Edwards, H. Howells, C. Franklin W. Badger, and V/. Steddar. Tondu v. Treorky.—At Tondu. Tonclu—Back, W. Jones three-quarter backs, J. Murphy, W. Mathews, Ford, B. Mills, E. Hawkins, H. Edwards, H. Howells, C. W. Badger, and W. Steddar. Tondu v. Treorky.—At Tondu. Ton(tu-Baclc, W. Jones three-quarter backs, J. Murphy, W. Mathews, P. Flynn,and D. Williams half-backs, W. Oliver and W. Hopkin; forwards, H. Morga.n (captain), W. Smith, J. Duggan, M. John, V. Major, W. Moles, P. C. Thomas, and T. Shell. Bargoed v. Blackwood.—At Bargoed, Bargoed- Back, P. Evans three-quarter backs, W. Pngh, W. Morgan, J. Jones, and T. John half-backs, W. J. Morgau and T. Pngh forwards, W. Burke, J. Carter, J.Parrish, J. James, W. Williams, T. Ridge,G. Ridge, J. Williams. PJackwvod-Back, J. Dodd; three- quarter backs, F. V*. Griffiths (captain), W. Coloman, C. Cummings, and C. Bartlett; half-backs, W. Smith and T. Lewis forwards, Vv. Johnson, B. Brimble, M. Sullivan, A. Tucker, S. Coleman, S. Stokes, J. Garret, and J. Richardson. Riverside Albans v. Penarth United.—At the Sophia Gardens. Riverside—Back, W. Ring; three-quarter backs, W. C. Barrett, S. Conellon, C. Winter, and G. Williams half-back?, A. S. Evans and W. Studlev forwards, J. Stebbings (captain), W. C. Rees, C. Ashton, B. Haskayne, A. Knowles, E. Gabb, R. Win- ter, and T. Burrcnston. Maestr-g v. Pontyclun.—At Pontyclun. Maeateg— Thick, T. Hinkin three-quarter backs, H. Hopkins, Cash, W. Dinnof, and G. Hitchings half-backs, S. Hopkins (captain) and S. Ilowells forwards, D. J. Thomas, H. Thomas, J. W. H. Evans, J. Red- mond, J. Pago, D. Akerman, and W. E. Evans. Pontyclun—Back, R Rees three-quarter backs, A. Jones, W. Grace, F. Slocomb, and T. Buuston half- hacks, T. White and J. C. ilitt; forwards, S. Powell, T. Carter, J. Gulley, J. Morfc, Griffiths, J. Davies, H. N, Davies,and T. A. Edwards. Llandaff Juniors v. Canton Crusaders.—At rJlan. daff. Jjlandtva—Back, A. Jenkins; three-quarter backs, D. Tuckett, G. Payne, T. How3, and'W. Clarke half-backs, D. Lloyd and II. Evans for- wards, G. Rolfs, S. Pollard, F. Baker, J. Bisgrove, Clarke half-backs, D. Lloyd and H. Evans for- wards, G. Rolfs, S. Pollard, F. Baker, J. Bisgrove, F. Lard^ey G. Barnes A. Maxfield, and T. Dare. Association. Rogerstone v. Pln,ina.-At Rqgeiv.tone. Roger stooe—Goal, G. Hainwton baeka, G. Hey ward and J. L. Bowness half-backs, H. \VyJd(), ,1.- Little-hale?,, nnd A. James forwards, G. Jones, W. Evans, r.I. Arelier. Tredegarville United v. Claude Albions.—At the Roath Park. Tredegarvillc United—Goal, E. L. P. il- Jipa backs, H. Preston and J. Dunstan half-backs, B. Abel, F. John, and A. Davies forwards,T.Thomrs, A. W¡¡lin,ms, S. Phillips (captain), A. Govier, and A. Lawrence. Claude Albiona—Goal, F. Baker backa, A. Sadkr and W. Roberts half-backs, E. Roberts, G. Roberts, and F. England forwards, E. Mathias, W. Petty, D. Naish, E. Livesly, and D. McKensy. Forth v. Aberdare.—At Aberdare. Aberdare—Goal, B. Morris backs, W. J. Jones and A. S. half- backs, G. Davies, G. Brown, itud A. W. Shenton forwards, F. J. Caldicott, J. Thomas, S. Jones, D. Rees, and A. Porth—Goal, W. Fudge backs, H. Jenc;- and ft. Parry half-backs, D. Bichar.is, T. Davies (captain), and the lie v. J. Jones forwards, C. Jenkins, \V. Kiggins, £ Price, W. Jones, and W. Williams. Williams. Gweunctb. United v. Plasnewydd Stars.—At Cardiff. United—Goal, I?. Henley backs, W. Roberts and G. Pudge half-backs, W. Curtis, W. Ev«ns, and H. Jenkins forwards, F. Powell, D. Edward" G. Sheen, W. Smith (captaini, and H. Vigers. Plasnewydds— Goal, E. Walters backs, C. Roberts and W. Mal- pass half-backs, B. Ford, C. Farraut, and another forwards, W. Lewis, W. "Brady, w. Poole, T. Griffiths, and another. Roath United v. GreuvilJes.—At Roath Park. forwards, W. Lewis, 3, W. Poole, T. Griffiths, and another. Roath United v. Greii-,ille.At Roath Park. United—Goal, F. Tucker backs, D. Watson and E. Pearce half-backs, A. Wills, n. Volley (captain), and E. Tregartheu forwards, B. Trounce, R. Mclntire, Ji. Trounce, E. Pratt, and L. Morgau. Greiivillus— Goal, Smith; backs, D. John and P. Meredith half- backs, J. Ponn(;y,(Ca]1tj¡1), L. Darke, and F. Tipper forwards, E. Roberts, 1-. Harris, Stuckey, Bradden, and Somme. Cardiff Corinthians v. Cardiff Mackintokb.-At the Roath Park. Mackintosh—Goal, Dimond; backs, Gazzard and Pearce half-backs, Allan, Candy, and Woods; forwards, Johnston, Richards, Mitchell, Porter, and Lambert. Corinthians—Goal, F. SUM. monds baeic.s, F. Price (captain) and J. M. Evans half-backs, 31. G. Duncan, J. Gibson, and Williams I forwards, bull, Norie, Gibson, Price, and Merrett. I forwards, bull, Norie, Gibson, Price, and Merrett. Grange Windsors v. Clare Stars —At Cardiff. Windsors—Goal, W. Smith backs, T. Huxtable and W. C. Grey half-backs, W. Milner, A. Williams, and C. Candy; forwards, J. Sprood, W. Sloman, Ii Norris, W. H. B. Lake (captain), and H. V. Edwards Star.—Goal, E. Da.iton backs, H. Cook and T. Stiff; half-backs, R. Jones, S. Giilard, and P. Evans for- wards, F. Smich, W. Boon, S. John (captain), J. Plater and T. Berrow. Splott Victorias v. Roath Brit,-t,.iiiies.-At Cardift Splott Victorias—Goal, A. Plain backs, H. Thome and T. Morgau half-backs, Edmunds, Corner, ane. C. Waldron forwards, T. Richards, W. Morrish, W. Evans, n. Hopkins (captain), and A. Bickerton. Britannics—Goal, W. Taylor backs, George Taylor and McKinuon half-backs, W. Rogers, F. Rogers, and G. Wright; forwards, E. R. Williams, C. Mor- tier (captain), H. I-Iayman, F. Kingdom, and H. Kear. Moorland Juniors v. Florence Stars.-At Splott. Moorip,ndFi-Gcal, G. Drijig; backs, W. Davies (.cap- tain) and R. John half-backs, T. Lloyd, D. Davies, and E. Gacon; forwards, D. Smith, H. Rann, J. Thomas, O. Cunningham, and another. Florence- Goal, A. Parrish backs, T. Jenkins and another; half-backs, Parrish, Jeans, and buut forwards, H. Grey, Hoare, Jeans (captain), R. Thome, and P. Nicholson. Park Villa v. Eldon United.-At the Roath Park. Villa—Goal, C. Stone; backs, A. Read and R. Wise; half-backs, A. J. Thomas, W. Phillips (captain), and D. 0. Edwards forwards, G. H. Bamon, C. P. Thomp- son, W. J. Stephens, W 0. Irwin, and A. Abel. Romilly Stars v. Plasturtons.—At Cardiff. Romilly Goal, E. Whish backs, W. J. Phillips and R. Phil- lips half-backs. D. Hill, D. Smith, and smother for- wards, D. Howells, J. Smith, H. Whi S.-fleld, E. Dalli- more. and C. Whale (captain.) Y.M.C.A. v. University College.—At Cardiff. Y.M.C.A.—Goal, W. H. Evans; backs, T. H. Davies and W. Thomas bait-backs, H. C. Price, G. Han- cock, and A. S. i'vlacaiiiire forwards, C. Cousins, G. W. Gregory, B. Smith, C. Phillips, and A. Groves. Howard Crcscents v. Albion Crescents.—At the Roath Park. Crescents—Goal, n. H. Williams; backs, H. T. Trounce and F. Puddicombe; half- backs, D. Eastabrook, D. Roberts, and A. Peaty for- wards, J. Worton, E. Smith (captain), H, Trounce, T. Jones, and C. Tregcrchen. Splott v. Caldicott.—At Splott. Splott-Goal. San- ders backs, Griffiths and Thomas; half-backs, Clarke, Rice, and Gilbert; forwards, J. Chapman, B. Chapman, Spencer, Williams, and Wright. Vicar's Choir v. Our Boys.—At Llanda.lf. Vicar's Choië-Goltl, H. Pilchard backs, R. Phillips and E. Greenslade half-backs, D. Reynolds, A. Greenslade, and R. Body; forwards, G. Dangeriicld. Griffiths, H. Phillips (captain), W. Styles, and L. fa :e. Pnpil Teachers V. Cambrian'—At the rtonhia Gar- dens. Teachers—Goal, David backs, Hansford and Whitney half-backs, Carrol, .Flortou. and clowells; forwards, Llewellyn, Budding, :Eowel1. Ward, and Thoma; Milford Haven v. Swansea.—At Milford. Milford— Goal, F. Smith backs, W. Sheen and W. J. Brick- nell; half-backs, A. Griffiths, W. Wyrrill. and E. Bough (capiain), forwards, J. Smith, n. Shearder, Wallingham, Jenner Smith, andH. H. Jones Referee, Mr J. Robinson. Mid-Rhondda AIMons v. Cardiff University.—At Cardiff. Goil, Cullen bftcl{, Gilbert and Morgans; half-backs, lierslake (captain), Shepherd, and Woite; forwards, Pairy, Ti.omas, Williams, Hunt, and. Coomle-i. Pontlottyn v. Rogerstone Victorias.—At Pontlofctyn. Goal, W. Alorgpii backs, B. Turner and D. Davies; half-backs, A. Magnus, W. H. Phillips, and E. Mag- nus J. James, T. J. Watkins, J. P. Williams, W. Lewis, and D, Rees. Cardiff Corintliiaiis Reserves v. Cadoxtora Rovers.- At Thompson's Park, Canton. Corinthians—1Goal, T. Case half-backs, D. Davies, H. Williams, and W. J. Frazer forwards, J. Lewis, R. Griffiths, B. Dixon, P. Madden, and Trcseder. Ebbw Vale v. liuilkii.At Builth. Ebbw Vale- Goal, H. Withers backs, J. Johnson and H. Allison; half-backs, T. Bowker, A. R. Edwards, and C. Whislay forwards, W. T. Thompson. T. J. Carlisle (captain) S. Daviee, J. Langlev, and J. 11. Crick. Newport Garrison v. Cardiff Teachers.—At Newport. Teachers—Goal, Charles backs, Davies and Bards- ley half-backs, Vaughan, Edwards, and Murray; forwards, Jarman, Richards, Cording, Riden, and another I Glamorgan League. The positions of the clubs up to ilate are Points Lg«k Club. PI. W. Lt. Dr. For. Agst. Pta Treorky 4 3 1 0 31 16 6 Mountain Ash. 4 3 1 0 40 21 6 Treorky 4. 3 1 0 31 16 6 Mountain Ash. 4 3 1 0 40 21 6 Treherbert 3 2 1 0 15 9 4 Penygraig 2 1 1 0 11 12 2 Pontyclun 3 1 2 0 24 26 2 Pontypridd 3 1 2 0 21 39 2 iLlwynypia 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 EBarry 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 tJUiwynypia claim two points tram Barry owing to their declining to play their raatch on the 29th Oct. tThe Barry secretary has not yet supplied pa.rticula.rs.

A COR-nECTION.-The Association match played on Wednesday was between Penarth Wednesday and the Barry Unionist 1st Eleven, not the second team. as reporbed. Mardy Thursday v. Pontypridd Thursday.—At Ferndale. Result: Mardy, 3 tries 4 minms Pontr pridd, 1 try. FOOTBALL. BRIDGE END FIELD, EBBW VALE. SATURDAY, November 5th, EBEW VALE v. PENYGRAIG:. MONDAY, Nov. 7th, EBBW VALE V. GLAMORGAN COUNTY POLICE. Kick-off each day 3.15. Admission 6d. 418a TBEALAW STARS vacant dates Nov 12th home. Dec. 3rd home, Jan. 14th and 21st away. Feb. 1th and 11th home. 11th March away.—Wm. Lawson, 17, Ellman's-row, Trealaw. 856 CWMBRAN F.C. have Nov. 19th and Feb. 25th vacant.—Apply Jones, Sec. 850 ST MELLON'S ftUGEY F.C. have following open dates ;—November 5th, 26th, December 17th, 24th, 31st.—Write Hames, St. Mellon's. 807ft CATHAYS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB.-December 26th and 31st, Easter Monday accept guarantee.- Gibson, Harriet-street, Cardiff, 978e BEDLINOG RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAM lequire fix* tures on Nov. 19th, Dec. 24th and 31st, and a^ few other d,iteE;Applv England, Bedlinog.

NEWPORT SERVANTS' HOME. The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Newport Servants' Home was held at the New- port Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. Dr. Garrod Thomas presided, and he was supported by the mayor, Alderman A. R. Bear, Col. fagram, Messrs R. Lay bourne and W. Pratt. Mrs Bruce, Mrs T. M. Bailey, Llandaff; Miss Reeti Jones, Cardiff, and others.—The Chairman s.poke in high praise of the work which was being done by the home, and said that as they were so depen- dent upon the servants in their home life, they should support an institution which was helping them to get better servants. Parents were now sending their girls into shops and other -places in preference to domestic service, but he (the chair- man considered that a domestic servant was much better off than a shop assistant. Generally speaking, the servant was better fed. and had much better accommodation, and did not get near as much standing as the assistant, and he did not hesitate to advise girls to become domestic servants rather tlian shop assistants. The report referred to the great loss which the institution had sustained by the deaths of the Rev. Charles AylifFe (who was one of the founders of the home) and Mr F. J. Fawckner. During the year 92 girls had lodged at the home in Bridge-street, whilst 257 mis- tresses had obtained servants through the home, and 388 girls had applied for situations. The home, the report said, provided food and shelter for any girl of good character who found herself in Newport without means or friends at any time. Since the opening of the home, seven years ago, over 3,000 girls had been dealt with. The financial statement, showed that the expendi- ture was JE124 Is 7d, and that there was an adverse balance of zE22 14s 3a, the income, owing to the depression caused by the coal war., being below that of the former year. Mrs Bailey and Mis3 Rees .Tones afterwards addressed the meeting.

SPAIN AND THE PHILIPPINES. MADRID, Tlinradav.-The Cabineil- yesterday discussed the deliberations of the Paris Peace Commission and the demands of U"he American delegates concerning the Philippines. Tha Government has decided that two companies of infantry shall be sent to Oros. The Epoca. says that the Americans are dominant ouly at Manila, and Cavite, and that the protocol only establishes temporary occupation. Hence Spain has a perfect light to claim the toual possession of all the Philippines.—Renter. Aguinaldo and the Insurgents, [BEU'.rER'f\ SPECIAL SEKVIC& i MANILA; Wednesday.-Aguinaldo has issued a fresh proclamation, in which he states that tho stringent orders previously issued by him to the Filipinos have been generally obeyed, but that » fow have disregarded them and offended in vari- ous ways. He now cautions offenders tliat they are liable to be declared outlay s and to inc.ur the extreme penalty of the law. This warning is appa,rently directed against the anti-American faction, but no mention is made of t' 'ic Americana. In another proclamation tii'* President gives hit permission for all armed foreigners except Spaniards to travel in tho Philippine territory so long all they do not approach any fortifications. The photographing of defences is also prohibited. The United States cruiser Charleston has gons southwards for a month's cruise.

A WHiTE FLOWER. At the Chester Assizes Yesterday John Edward Kelly, labourer, was tried before Mr Justice Day for the manslaughter of David Bancroft at Stock- port. It appeared that a (juanel arose in a public-house in consequence of the prisoner snatching from Bancroft's coat a. white flower. They fought and fell to the ground, and Bancroft was so severely kicked about the head that he died within a short tims. The pris^.icr was found guilty, and it transpired that he ha.d been in a Warwickshire regiment, and T as discharged with ignominy. He was sentenced tel seven years' penal servitude.

THE CORNISH RAIL.WKV QMASH. On Thursday Lieutenant-Colon el Yorke, repre- ssnting the Board ot Trade, inspect-ed the scene of the railway accident near Pearyn, and after- wards commenced his inquiry, which was held privately. The coroner afterwards held an inquiry into the accident. The evidence turned chiefly on the suitability cf the #n5"ine ^useo. and the rough nature of bile iiic, on one OJ: the most difficult parts of which the accident^ The iary returned a verdict that l.ie driver Cotteriil died from injuries received m the accident, which was probably can sea by a defec- tive rail." 9 expressed admiration for the brayo conduct of the dcceaaea and -fus lineman.

-=- INKERMAN DAY. 16:93, Crimean and Indian Mutiny veterans ara requested to attend a roll call to be held on Saturday next at 6 p.m. Perni'ysj.jjm to use the vestibule of the Town Hall, Cardiff, has beep granted them for the purpose.-iaeo. hon, secretary.

PHILLIPS AND Co., TFIL SPECIAI J-;TS, sell a tea at Is 4d per lb. wb*h tb«y guaranl-ec t o be superior in all respect? to that so.uat "Present-^ -jiiig rtiops up to 2s Cdperlb. Buyjlo. of hulip&'y is, 4^ compara it with present-giving tea. It yfilj at least be in structive, and will open your eyea, las to how th thing is done. I here ia really no m rstery about it It's a mere commercial trick after ajj 1.