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THE COMBINATION. DENBIGH v. BRYMBO. A HARD GAME. I (BY YAXGrARII Elurran Hurrah Excuse my exclamations, kind readers, but as I take up my pen to write this report, my heart is fill-ed with the most joy- ful feelings, for is not the Denbigh team improv- ing? Their display on Saturday, when they met Brymbo, the present fore-runners of the Com- bination table, was most creditable, and it was hard for one to realise that they could have suffered the disgraceful defeats, which have characterised th3ir doings of late. But bygones 9 are bygones, and I am sure that we are all willing to forget them if the Thrushes will ad- here to the team that they sported on Saturday, and play the same, football. -t,- There is undoubtedly an improvement in the team, and the local enthusiasts who were quickly being cowed and crushed with shame, loudly gave vent to their feelings, which on Saturday again rose to the highest pitch of joy- fulness The teams were — Denbigh: Goal, Haywood; backs, Dickens and J. Parry Evans half backs, Hugh Evans, E. C. Hughes, and H. Cart-wright; forwards, J. Tuckfield, E. G. Davies, K. Thomas, Randies and D. B. Davies. Brymbo Goal, Mathias backs, J. Williams and D. Jones; half backs, J. Jon-es, T. B. Jones and D. Davies forwards, A. Williams, H. Slatei, r, S. Bate, Oswald Jones and J. T. Patten. Referee, Mr. J. T. Hughes, Elint. = THE GAME. The visitors were the first to toe the leather, but H. Evans almost immediately dispossessed them, and was soon fussying about in the visit- or's camp. Their defence shewed signs of an early collapse, and a goal seemed imminent, but the custodian proved a final stumbling block, and saved well. The visitors' right wing attracted attention, and proved a great worry to Cartwright and Parry Evans. Play now waxed very fast, .and the venue was changed with bewildering quickness. The men in the home van were working with energy and skill. Com- bination was good. A DECEPTIVE GOAL. The visitors swooped down on the home de- fence, in a straight line. They let fly, but the ball hit the cross bar, and rebounded into play. Haywood evidently expected a shot from the left, but ere he could recover himself Bates had netted on the right. Bates again netted for the visitors from a cross shot, and just on half time the visiting outside right let fly at Haywood a rasping shot, which he saved in fine style, amidst loud and well merited applause. Half- time scored Rrymo, 2 Denbigh. Berwyn caused a flutter of excitement when he was observed ploughing ahead on the wing. He beat all opponents and sent in an accurate pass, which was again badly taken by Thomas. The mistake was quickly followed up by a splendid move set on foot by Tuckfield, who sent to Berwyn via Thomas. The defence, how. ever, proved strong and cleared. The combina- tion on both sides was pretty to watch. The Brymbo right wing was of unceasing trouble and anxietv to the home defence, and a good deal of attention had to be devoted to it. ASTOUNDING SAVE. Following a bad performance by Tuckfield, Hayward was called upon to save some stiff shots. Two corners were conceded, and from the latter he fisted out from the extreme right corner. It was an astounding save, and he was again loudly applauded. AN EXCITING ATTACK. The homesters now came out of their shells, and took up the attack in a spirited manner. The firing line set up good combination. Randies headed to Berwyn, who passed to Thomas, the latter shooting into the goalkeeper's hands. He threw the ball out and Berwyn obtained possession missing the net by about two inches. The homesters kept up the attack well. Tuckfield and Berwyn potted for goal. The spectator were again plunged into excite- ment, when Berwyn again beat all his opponents on the wing. He sent in a neat pass, which Thomas let over his toe. Fortunately Ned Evan was at hand to receive it, and calniiy sent into the net. The homesters now pressed vigorously and tried hard to add to their score. The steel- men now shewed "signs of fatigue, and the homesters pressed hard for the equaliser. The game, however, concluded with no further scor- ing, and the homesters only beaten by one oil. Final: Brymbo, 2; Denbigh, 1.

Denbigh Dribbles. (H ï VANGUARD.") That the Thrushes are again finding their wings. » That they proved strong for even the steelmen *■" That the team was well chosen. < < That the firing party is energetic and skilful. » That Randies and E. E. Davies are a helpful addition. That E. E, Davies played a beautiful game. -Ji- That he is leaving his old fault--selfishness- well behind him. < That Haywood played a rattling game be- tween the sticks. < That some of his saves were marvellous That if the homester- persevere from now, they will have some opportunity of wiping out past beatings. That I would advocate some early morning practice That I propose a 'knocker up,' to rouse the players at say 5 o'clock! That the Church Guild will probably figure in the semi-final of the Chester and District Senior Cup. That Saltney seem inclined to scratch. < That the Denbigh Amatures were disappoint- ed on Saturday. That the St. Asaph team did not turn up!! That Denbigh will meet Mold Town in the preliminary round of the Welsh Senior Cup on Saturday next. < < That the match will be played on the Graig- rOíiQ ground.

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Football Chips (By VIGILANT.") That the joy in Holyhead on Saturday was of a mixed character. That the defeat of the Senior Sealarks in the Welsh Cup-tie at home, on the Kingsland Oval, the grav of the hopes of many visiting teams, was a bitter pill of disappointment to the home supporters. That the supporters could not get rid of the notion that the best team lost." That whatever may be said as to this, the Canaries are in the next round. that someone says the Sealarks viewed the \cllow Ones at too cheap a price, after the Junction Rooks had whacked the Carnarvon men on their own "midden." That, as Mr. Percy Weekes says, he does not know why Holyhead should always expect to win. Ouite so, Percy. Why? That Holyhead s gloom was the occasion of ( uinarvon s joy. It is well to give sometimes as well as to leceive. That Carnarvon's victory will act as a fillip to the fortunes of the club, which is now suffer- ing from losing players, &c. That the Canaries have lost their clever inside left Hughie Roberts. That he has left the town for Barrv Dock South Wales. ) That he played for the Barrv team last Satur- day. That Jack Williams, their clever half back, is laid up with injuries received at Colwyn Bay, on October ist. ? That I hope the Holyhead supporters got somewhat over the shook when the unqualified success of the Young Sealarks at Bangor was known. That the Juniors are to be congratulated upon their great success. That fhe Bangor third string was routed in all departments. That there is a good levelling up in all our junior teams, and although beaten hollow on Saturday, the Bangor Juniors are a promising set, and there is budding talent amongst them. That at times the match was taken as being somewhat of a farcical nature. ° That there was a fair gate, but, lor! how the excitement has eVé rorated which used to tiecom. panv struggles of this kind in the past. That the Junior Cup-ties will prove very in- teresting in the next round That Llandudno Amateurs Reserve gave a drubbing to the Colxyn Bav Celts. That it was time the Llandudno Younger Cor- morants effected a win. That the Celts of the Bay must not be dis- heartened. They are a new and inexperienced set of players, and have to pay the price of ex. perience. That, to me, the surprise of the day in the Junio.r Cup-ties was the failure of the smart little Glasinfryn team to emerge from the ordeal with the decimated Bangor 'Varsity team at I- friddoedd. That I had fancied these young chaos for the C up. Well, well.' That Menai Bridge is suffering much from the continued absence through inability to plav of W. S. Williams, the heroic back and ex-Beau- marisian in the palmy days of the Puffins. That Iwllheli once more demonstrated its in- creasing notoriety for scenes on Saturday That there must be an epidemic of bad temper or somethiig rotten in the Penguins' town. That it is much to be regretted. That such scenes as occurred on Saturday should be made well-nigh impossible in the future. The Pengn ins have a tolerably good team, and a model ground. That rough exhibitions on the part of specta- tors must be crushed out altogether. That the element wherever it appears must be stamped out. That great efforts are being made in places to elevate the tone of the game, and to encourage the clergy and ministers -to witness the winter pastime. That the teams, who are in the next round of the Coast Junior Cup,, are Llandudno, Bangor University, Barmouth, Holyhead, Llanllechid, and Penmaenmawr. That Llandudno Junction, Bettwsycoed, Bagillt and St. Asaph have to try conclusions once more. That Llanrwst stand a good chance of winning the replay against Colwyn Bay at Gwvdvr Park. That the Roosters are game fighters, and have an eye on the Welsh Amateur Cup this year. More power to your feet. That we shall have some rousing League matches next Saturday That the battle at Holyhead will be a great one, when Bangor go there. That ( arnarvon will try and amend oast mis- deeds by accounting for Blaenau Festiniog. That Llandudno will have an useful thing on in entertaining ( olwyn Bay in view of prospec- tive cup-tie. That the Penmaenmawr boys gave P. good ac- count of themselves on Saturday. Keep it up. That Jack Jones saved two smart goals, though he is called Jack Bychan." He is evidently big enough to defend his goal. That the Pennvmore backs surprised some of the Llanfairfechan players. That Bob Brown is one of their best I lavers, Keep it up at Menai Bridge on Saturday, Bob. That Caleb and Tommy worked hard. The latter, however, should give more and take less. Use your weight a little mdre, old sport! That Lunt was good, and tried to measure the field. That Llew was better than usual, but should part more. Good goal all the same. That Morris was himself again, and though pale, not so frail. Well done, boy, scoring two is grand. Feed wings a bit more, please. That Archie is a brush artist as well as with his feet. That Charlie Sloane was not so good as usual. Why ? That the Pennvmores are an unbeaten lot so far. That one young enthusiast hopes the "Penny- mores will be able to cross over the Menai Bridgeites as well as the Straits on Saturday That the new Secretary of the Colwyn Bay League team is the veteran referee, Mr. Thomas R. Whitley, who knows a thing or two. That Colwyn Bay have postponed their League match with Llandudno owing to the replayed tie with Llanrwst on Saturday. That owing to Bettwsycoed having, I under- stand, no properly roped enclosure, the replay with Llandudno Junction Reserves will take place at the Woodlands, Llandudno Junction. That I am sure Llandudno Amateurs' fleet player, Johnny Williims, will accept the hearty congratulations of his many friends upon his marriage last Wednesday. Pob lwc dda, Jack! A tJir oes i ti a Mrs. Williams. That Johnny is as keen and as clever as ever in the game. What s.ay you, Fidelis ''? That another member of the Amateurs gets spliced" shortly. That the Amateurs' Secretary, Mr. H. J. Wil- liams, takes unto himself a wife on Saturday. That another Adonis, of the petite order, but great in football enthusiasm, is strongly in love —magic name !-and says he would cross two oceans to wed the one he loves. Football pluck, eh That the event won't be long, and we all hope Charlie will have bon voyage when he crosses the briny oceans.

Golf. TREFRIW CLUB. A medal competition was held on Saturday, when the following were the principal net re- turns: -Dr. J. W. Owen, 67 H. H. Smith, 6q Major Wilkinson, 70; W. Williams, 73; W. G. Owen, 74; W. N. Smith. 78; C. Cooper Morris, 79; N. C. Smith, 86; J. Edwards, 89.

Following the Spoor. I Scouts on the Track. LESSONS TAUGHT BY BIRDS AND ANIMALS. To become a successful tracker a scout must continually practice observation, and learn thoroughly ihe correct reading of tell-tale signs. He needs a knowledge of how to tell the age of the tracks of men, horses, and wagon wheels, and deduce from the trail left behind the pace at which they were travelling. A knowledge of the various tracks made by animals, too, is necessary, as well as the ways and manners of birds, for both animals and birds will often pro- vide a warning to th scout of the presence of the enemy. A primary lesson in the art of scouting is to always keep looking ahead along the probable line of trail. For instance, it is not a difficult matter to distinguish the track of a bicycle on a hard road by looking along the surface for some distance ahead against the sun—that is, with the sun in your face. The same rule ap- plies to wagon tracks. If there is no sun and the trail cannot be distinguished otherwise, look for earth mounds thrown up by moles and other burrowing animals. They will show the print of a wheel or hoof if wagon or horses have passed that way. It is essential to be able to judge by sounds. An open pen-knife placed in the ground will act as good conductor of sound, and enable the ap- proach of men and animals to be heard at a much longer distance. Supposing ihe knife to have two blades (one at each end)) they should both be opened, and the longest placed in the ground as far as the handle. If the ear is then put against the other blade, movements on the ground will make vibrations which can be heard a long way off. MAN-TRACKING. In the case of judging the pace of a man on foot, remember that the whole fiat of the foot is placed on the ground in the case of a person walking, and the distance from one foot to the other is just under a yard. If ground is fairlv soft, deep impressions are made by the toes of the foot when a person is running, and at the same time a little dirt is kicked up. The feet in this case are a little over a yard apart. If a load is being carried on the back of the person who is being tracked that fact will be indicated by the foot being turned inwards, while a cavalry man is also indicated by a tendency to turn in the toes. Long strides show good con- dition, while shambling tracks betray weakness, and staggering tracks exhaustion. It is essential, too, that a scout should be able to distinguish one man's footmark from another. This can only be done by taking care- ful note of any peculiarity, such as missing nails, heels worn down, boot protectors, &c. It is excellent training to have a few tracking games when in camp, or at the evening or Satur- day afternoon meetings. The scout-master should instruct the boys to note the peculiarities or the boots of other members of the troop, and then give, say, six of the boys five minutes' start—each to go in a different direction when out of sight—order other scouts to track them and report which way each boy has gone. Or, after boots have been examined by the scouts, let one of them secretly make some foot- marks in a piece of soft ground, the patrol lead- er afterwards asking each scout to examine the I' footprints,vmd say whose they are. When tracking, don't forget that the weather has a great effect on tell-tale signs. For in- i stance, a track on sandy soil will look old in a very short time, if there is a strong, drying wind. Try to compare it, if possible, with a similer track on damp ground, and draw your conclus- ion,, from both. Don't abandon a trail because it does not appear to be right before you. Make a cast "if you have missed it. That is to say, make a note of the last sign on the trail, and work round it in a circle of say fifty or sixty yards, looking for signs of the track. 1t is not advisable for more than one or two members of a patrol who may be tracking to do this, as they may destroy any signs with their own footmarks. WHEN CARRYING DISPATCHES. Dispatch carriers who fear they are being tracked should endeavour to cover their trail by walking down or up a river for some distance before landing. In any case, a dispatch carrier should always carry a false message, the real dispatch being carefully hidden, so that in the event of capture the enemy may be misled. The usefulness of false dispatches will be readily understood from the following scouting incident. Two patrols were trying to track each other, and one of them captured a dispatch carrier belong- ing to the other patrol, who was supposed to be taking a message to the scout-master for help. In his pocket he carried a dispatch from his patrol leader, saying that they were at such and such a point, to which reinforcements should be sent. The patrol which had captured the dispatch carrier immediately hurried off to that point, but to their chagrin discovered that they had been misled, for the dispatch carrier, who, in the meantime had managed to escape, carried in the lining of his hat the real message which revealed the true position of the patrol to which he be- longed. Here are a few notes to bear in mind when tracking — If the person or animal followed seems sus- picious, stand perfectly still. Don't attempt to rush and hide yourself, for that will betray your presence. Make yourself inconspicuous by walking as far as possible against a background of the same colour as your clothes When stalking an animal, do not forget to work up against the wind. That is to say, don't follow the animal while the' wind is blowing towards it from yourself. Never mount a hill and show yourself against the sky line. WTorik round any rising ground. If hiding behind a rock, don't look over the top. Look round the side. If hiding in the grass, and you wish to reconnoitre, stick some of the grass in your hat or hair before raising the head. This will deceive the enemy. WOODCRAFT AND PATHFINDING. A single mark on a tree denotes simply: Follow the blaze." Two blazes side by side are a call to Attention!" and indicate some- thing important in the trnil, probably a sharp turn. If accompanied by a cross underneath, they report a ne Ighbouiiiii; spring. Three blaze" mean a sharp change, such as an acute angle Or a place where special caution is necessary. By blazing is meant the barking of tree-" i.e., chopping off part of the bark along a route, as a guide for a possible return, or for the bene" fit of anyone who follows. It is not advisably however, for scouts to mark a trail in tni* manner, unless they are exploring wild fores lands. Private property must never be damage^- A good substitute is to blaze a trail by chalK marks, which can afterwards be obliterated- Any intelligent scout can easily make his own trail marks after the lines of the following a large cross means don't follow the road. AI1 arrow, the direction tc follow two parallel line" a river, and so on. NOTE LANDMARKS. When travelling through a strange neighbour- hood do not fail to notice the landmaxks-tbc farms and churches, for instance, railways bridges, windmills, hills and towers. And always remember that telegraph poles and WIre" mark a main road. Thus you will not only be able to return easily, but also give an exact description of the route you have travelled. And should you happen to lose your way, do not lose your head. Sit down quietly and think out y,?u: route by reckoning up your bearings according to the landmarks you have noticed. As a la^ resort, try to attract the attention, of your friends by means of a fire. Woodcraft means a knowledge of trees, ani- mals and birds, as well as the ability to find ore's way in a trackless neighbourhood. Chats about these should form a'feature of the weekly scout meetings, so that the members of a patrol will learn to distinguish them on their scouting expeditions. The main advantage of a knowledge at trees is this. If a scout is sent to report on a certain portion of the country, he is able to describe whether it is well wooded, and what trees arc to be found there. Whether, for instance, there are fir or larch trees suitable for tent poles, the building of rafts and bridges, or whether there is plenty o< firewood in the shape of beech and pine. Then, again, he should also learn the habits. cries, and flight of such British birds as the thrush, nightingale, whitethroat, blackcap, gar- den warbler. wiMow warbler, tit, spotted fly- catcher, woodpecker, cuckoo, ringdove, turtle- dove, moorhen and brown owl. A scout should endeavour to study the habits of the following:—Red deer, badgers, otters, hedgehogs, hares, loxes, fallow deer, rabbits. mice, bats, squirrels, rats, weasels, moles, pole- cats, and stoats. A very good way to study the methods of birds and animals, such as hedgehogs and badgers, for instance, is to take your camera into the fields and woods and endeavour to photograph them. The pictures may not prove a success at first but practice will make perfect, and the know- ledge thus gained can be turned to very profit- able account. WEATHER SIGNS. A very important feature of woodcraft is the study of weather signs. Here are a few ways in which fine or rough weather or rain can be fere- told. Fine weather is indicated by dew and fog in early morning soft fleecy clouds (if clear blue sky on a summer's day becomes gradually flecked with a light filament, which just as gradually melts away again, leaving the sky an even deeper blue than before, a long term of very fine weather may be confidently antici- pated) birds flying high; a red dawn a red sky at sunset; a clear silvery moon. Bad weather may be prophesied if the birds fly low, or sea birds fly inland, while cattle make for shelter. One of the most certain signs of bad weather is a coloured parhelia, that is, a mock sun, appearing in the neighbourhood of the real one. They are called wind dogs by the sailors, and when one of these is seen it il highly probable that a gale, or very strong wind- accompanied by much rain, will occur within a period of a few days. Rain can be foretold by a low or falling glass by a halo around the moon, and low hanging smoke. A very good rain foreteller can be made as follows Tie a small stone or weight on the end of an ordinary piece of twine and hang it the open air against a marked board. The twine will be seen to shorten if wet weather threatens, and lengthen if a spell of fine weather is promised. A knowledge of wind observation is also necessary for the scout to acquire. To tell the direction of the wind, it is only necessary to notice the drift of smoke from a chimnev or of leaves or light dust thrown into the air for in- stance the direction in which a flag flies, or by wetting your thumb all round, and seeing which feels coolest as it is held in the air.

Llanfairfechan and its Police Supervision. A STEP FORWARD. At the meeting of the Carnarvonshire Stand- ing Joint -Committee at Carnarvon on Thursday, Mr. J. R. Hughes presiding, the Chief Constable (Colonel Ruck) reported on the above question, which has caused a topic of conversation at Llanfairfechan for a consider- able time. The Chiet Constable stated that he had met a deputation of the loci Council, consisting of Dr. Archdull and Mr. W. Timmins, who had for their object the granting of an extra police constable for Llanfairfechan throughout the year. The deputation pointed out the popula- tion numbered 3169, including Aber, which was also policed by the Llanfairfechan constable- They also pointed out the increased work by the constable owing to the extensive sheep dip- ping. They gave several further reasons, but he (the Chief Constable) told the deputation that he could do nothing himself. It was an undoubted fact that the village was not policed as it should be, as compared with the lest of the county There were also increased duties cast upon the local officer. Very little crime, however, had been committed at Llanfairfechan. During the year ending August last, there were only twenty non-indictable offences, including one from Aber. He could not compare it with Penmaen- mawr, as he had not got before him the figures, for the latter place Mr. J. R. Pritchard thought it would be well to transfer a constable to Llanfairfechan, from a place where the population was decreasing- Hs moved, however, that the matter be referred to a Committee, and this course was adopted.

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