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WELSH TEAM'S HONOURS Records in International Games ,11 J.Ba-Dc?ft: E.S.F.T. 1909. y 1910 .L 5  Trew- E^'1- ??- E-S 1901. S. 1903. 1. 19œ, E?S. 1907. E.S.I.F.A. 1903, ZO E.SJ.F. 1909, F 1910  20 R. Sl0 Mad<iC>OkS: E.S.I. ^906' E.S.l9W, F. I 1910 I IT, A. .b. i;?:g.I.19D6,?.,?," 1900, F. 1910 9 J. P. Jones: A. l?, E.S.F.l. im F. 1910. 6 1l M Ow?n: I. 1901, E?.l 190? ..? 19?4. 1905, N Z. 1905, KS.I.S.A, 19M, E.S. 19?. E.F.A. 19,38, E.S.F.I. 1909. F.1910 28 •^ H" Jones: J, 1901. E. 1902, E.S.I. 1904 E 1905, I.F A. 1903, E.S.F.I. 1909, F. 1910 I4 f- D. WaUer: A. 1900, E.S.F. I. 1909 F. 1910 6 ?or Morgan: A. 1908, E.S.F.I. 1909 F. 191, 6 ?m Ev?ns: I 19?k, E.S.I. 1907, A. 19 10 T E S.F.I. 1909, P..1910 M ??' S. 1907, E.SI.F.A. 1908, E.S.F.I. 1K!9. F. 1910 11 Thc?,in?: S.I. 1904, S.F.I. 1909. F. 1910 6 ? ?. Pnt?ai-d: 1. 1904. E.S.N.Z. 1905. T E.S.I.S.A. 1906. E..S.I. 1907, E. 1908, F. 1910 13 IT .?uUma-n: F. 1910 — 1 Gronow: F \9i1. 1 Frenchmen's Records. y ?J?ne. Mase, Burgun, Maioriat, ana'Hourde- "?S'ht played for France v. Ireland last °son. ??I?a.ne, Guiilemin, and Maysonnie played for ,??n?? v. Wales 1908 and 1909. Results of Past Matches. Wales won 2; France nil Cardiff—Wales won by 4 goals (I T*M-Ut-.v).  6 tries, 36PU. to 1 dropped goal, 4pts. '?09?pa,riN—Wa.t?s won by 7 guw,- 4 tries, 47pts. to 1 goal, 5pts. PHYSIQUE OF THE WELSH TEAM. Heigiit. Weight. Age. ft. m. ?t. lb. j ?, B"cmft (Swanssa)  32 5. B 11 3 j J. Trew (Swansea)  32 53 1010 J. P. JM (Newport) 25 60 '25 it. A. Gibbs ?artiifl) 28 59 tMO ?. T. Maddocks (L..dalVelsh) ?U 5 8? 11 0 ?- M. Ow?n (Swanæa.) 5 5 3 8 12 i"- Jones (Swana) 32 57 11 5 T. E?ang (LlanelJy) M 5 11 13 1 t- Webb (AbertiUer?-) 26 5 11 13 2 r) Waller (Newport) 21 5 114 11 2 ??- Morgan (Swanæa) 27 5 9 11 8 ?- Gronow (Bhdi?tM!) 22 6 0 12 T Jf- Pullman (Xeathu 3Z 6 0 11 13 !*■ Thomas (Xewport) 31 5 10? 13 0 Bl. PriWMxd ?ewpcyt) ? 510 12 9 few caps. Physique of the French Team „ Height. WeigbU uqak- Age. ft. in. st. lb. tem.&gh  00 6 1 12 0 t Th ree-quaj^r backs— ??. 27 6 6 10 9 '?ruc .?. 19 5 9? 11 0 ?M?im "U_ 26 5 M 10 9 **?umM 26 6 4? 10 7?  ?tt:n .??.??.??. 21 5 3 10 3 ^ymonnie 28 55 11 0 .¿=- æ 5 5 11 0 "Oud' 29 62 13 -??not 27 6 11? 13 0 ?uji?t 22 i iti H 1 1 5 6 11 il 7 23 611 11 7 23 6 U 12 9 25 6 7 U 81 '0"- 27 6 0J 11 4 29 i8 11 1

STILL GOING STRONG ———— 0 ———— Cardiff's Fine Victory I THE THREE-QUARTERS IN EXCELLENT FORM. I Thirty-one Points Win A TRY WHICH DAZZLED THE SPECTATORS By II PRNORAGON." Thin rain and thick mud were the condi- tioiis under which the return match between Cardiff and Bristol was played on the Oar- diff Arms Pa.rk this afternoon. In the tormer game at Bristol on September 25 the blue and blacks were easily eue-cfewiul by 16 points to nil Still, the Brietolians, by their close game with .Vewpcxrt thr<16 weeks demonstrated that they had improved very cousaderaidy since then. Cardiff were without R. A. lhbbs and J. Bi-ookman, the former's place (III tha wing being; taken by D. E. G. Daivies, of the Unserves. Although the conditions were go bad, it was generally anticipated that the Welsh Metro- politans vould win comfortably, especially after their big victory over the Barbarians last. Monday under still worse cii'cumstances. Bristol were withomt three good men in li. fchewrin.? (the ex-international centre), leioy Down, and Normful1 Moore (both ex-illter- national forwards. Shewring and Down were piajing; for Soanerset. The players turned out in the following order: — Cardiff: Back, It. F. Williams; three-quaiter backs, J. L Williams, L. M. Dyke, W. Spieler, ) and D. E. G. Davi&s half-backs, W. L. Mar- gau and P. F. Bush; forwards, F. W. Smith, J, Groves, J. Puirs'ley, p Westaeott, J. P. | flasey, VVr. Jenkins D. Pike, and R. U. Jellings. Bristol: Back, W. R. Johnston; thre-e-quar- ter baclcs, G. Kingston, S. Shipp. J. A. bpoors, and M. Scale; half-hacks, G. Bpoors and t. i HOI; forwards, M. Meyer, W. G. Novi- ton, E. G. Bryant, J. Payne, E. Elliott, R Nott, and J. Brown. Befeiree: Hr. R. Pollock, Newport. THE aAME. There were about 5,000 spectators present when the players fieldod. It was three o'eiock when Bristol started, and the slight rain which had been falling previously had ceased Caroiff quickly reached the visitors' 25, whore Johnston, the prospective English inter- national full-back, twice came into proini- r.euce with smart fielding and kicRius. Tiae Bristol iorwardj got the ball in several eu^oeesive tcrimiuagcs,. hnt ttieir paesinig wa-s very plain and easily foreseen. f,c.;y Bxtsh hI'9ke away and passed to J. L. Wiiiiamfi, who doubled Neale, but was held by Johnston. However, ho passed inward to Dyke, yvho gave an apparently forward pass to Jellings, from which the lattar ran over with a try. Percy Bush added the extra. points with a nice nick. Bristol made a deeperate attack after this, and Bryant, the ex-Pill Harrier, nearly ran over. lie was held on the line and passed out to Ringstoii, who took a shot at goal whitfh was charged down. Brown showed good defence for Bris- tol, and Neaie was sent away finely on the right wing, but he was grandly tackled by Bobby Williams, whert the fast Bristol wing was clear of the other defenders 1 le vnitors were showing really good foot- ball and for a time the play went entirely in their favour. G. Spoors was penalised tor atlva.ji r age Pu^siey intide a trio of dashing on side play, but the kick failed to gain any tut vantage Pugsley made a trio of dashing rurm for Cardi6, but the backs fai?d to utidse his openings. Some, good kicking )-):" !?Gbby put Cardiff on the -tt fC > ?? then Percy Bush made a short, !!i !!r( 7' ??n up to the 1'uH-baok, when he passed  to gf. illor, who handed on to Dyke, the ,jiH, ?f?nin)g over without opposition. *p"];°?"f ? y made another bt?utiful opening, 4atl, ? oio.vemeut weF-t wron?. The?e was | n Ir/i.f I.; mia'a'6 ? the j???t half, ?? Percy B,,6h was 6(, ''f?'l) to '? wir?in? hM boot. Result: A (1-i-,)ppe(i g, for CardHf. Exciting piay '? having quite as m uch of the ? '?'??- T?i!- forwards were pmrti- £ ii .?\ ??? ?req?nily went away with t?R.????- ??? a 8Œ'um front of tht. n,. ???' Bush received from Morgan, T? )? ?" PractioaMy bea?n the defence when hM ?   1()11 pa? ? 8)il1er, who took the hall „ 'Ond^ erfulJy, "?? ran in unoppo?d. a?'rid r aii in ?'i?? ??? an?e p?rey Bu?h made a good at the Ua'- -i?t ?ing vade.Just af??. h? ???? ? ?"? another shot at ?oa?, but thl^ e badd was oiiaraed d?wn   (todiir Br?oi ??.o 0 0 SECOND HALF. At  restart the Cardiff full-back \Va"l m dlffiCJItJtlS, 5ut Willie Morgan got aroun'.i and covered him skilfully. Louis Dyke was badly foulad by one of the Bristol forwards, and Bobby Williams was applauded for grand saving undei* Br^faol madje a cteashiJrg''OriS!tei^'ht on the Cardiff line, and H. F. and J. L. Williatoe had to exercise their best defence to save the situation. Hill gave tli3 (Jatdjff backs the dummy, and brole through prettily, but on a^piroachiiig -It. F. Wniiaans he tJti'ew forward. The Bristol pack wore LOW playing the better game, and wune griving the Cardiff eight a waono time. Percy Busb made a pretty dodging run, and passed to Pugs ley, who gallo.if-,d over with a try, w*hioh" Bush jaet failed to convert.. Still, Bi-istol ploflded away piucldly, ar,,1 they were never a thoroupniy beaten team. Afte,i., a sorum in the Cardiff 25 Percy Bush slipped tiway and paised to Dyke, who handed w Spill-er, who si-iowed the acme of jUAlg- ment, when pressed, by holding on tili he reached Johnston, when he paased to Ewell Davies just beyond the centre line. Three of the Bristol baoks had by this time cut across and three separate tackling chal- lenges did the Reserve#' wing sta.ll off. A grand and determined run did he make up the touch-line, an when at last tackled it was to fall over the line with as fine a trv as has been scored on the Cardiff Arms Park for many a long day. The cheers were quite a long time in dymg away. Percy Bush laded. with the kick. Just after Ewen Davies ran over with another clever try. and this time Percy Bash goaled. Pugsley was the next to shine, and, breaking clear, he ran up to Johnson and passed the Dyke, who ran all the way in from the centre and scored a try, which he himself converted. J. A. Spoors made a fine run for Bristol, but again Bobby Williams brought off a great tackle- Final gcore. G. ?- P te. a.difl'  4 4 31 Cardiff 4 4 51 runDi I Bristol 0 U) 0 I Cardiff were again in terrific form, and once more ran up a big score. Their total, of points for the last five matches reaches the extraordinary aggregate of 140 against only five. Other clubs may take this as a hint of what they will be up against when they meet Cardiff. The winners' superiority was chiefly mani- fest in the back division, for the forwards had little or none the better of the argu- ment; indeed, the Bristol paok played very good football all through, and many of their fast dribbling rushes were uigrnly creditable. Once the ball got amongst the Cardiff backs, however, they always showed much greater ttkill. and the back i)lay of the vic- tors was at times brilliant. Willie Morgan and Percy Bueh quite out- played the opposing pair, and it will be nothing les3 than a disaster for Ciardift foot- ball if both these players leave Cardiff shortly, as it is practically certain they will. Willie Morgan worked the scrums admirably to-day, and Percy Bush was responsible for many a clever run, whilst his dropped goal was a beauty. The three-quarter play of the Cardifflans was not ii-L-arly so good a« it "^as against the Barbarians, but it was far too much so for the Biistolians to cope with. All the four did well, but, at the same time, the feature of the game was Ewen Davies first try. It was a glorious effort, and the prolonged applause which followed evidenced the appreciation of the spectators. Davies is a real sprinter, but he had to go for all he was wort h to stall off the on a llonges of those three Bristol men, who went for him one after the other- It was truly a magnificent try, deservedly gained. J L. Williams was very eound on the left w?n?? but the b?H did not travel m his direc- t,i?. so?t?ar usual. His d?nc? was per- fferct jjvke and Spiler p?form?d capably in the and the latter is improving wonderfui.\y with e\ory mat-ch. Of t.b? sixteen forwards Joe Pugsl?y was distinctly ??heb??, and he made a number ?ni??ginthe style of a clever centre thre^ouaiaer W?st&cott was iT? next, beet of ?? ?ard? P?k. with Ca?y clo?ly fol- lowing him Pike a?n wed his great strength unduly, and would do well to exer- cise a little more restraint. Fwist, Bryant, amd Meyer were the be?t of th?&tS?L G. Spoors and F Hin were ??rate at haJf, an4 J. A. Spoors and ?? n )??. eT??e the most d&tin?uis?d of the th, W R Johnston, although greatJ ov?work?d.pro? himJf a great fuil-baok andwSlwMthy of i 'esentj:rig his country. ?!) be frilly ?? "??" better than he did ?o.?y. He was opposed by a grand ?t'ie custodian in Bobby WHliamR, wb? ?ond? t?kiin.g and pl?ky ?.vmg qmte I charmed the spectators.

CANTON V WANDERERS .d.1 ?__ T innca VTltAPftSt W_ taken n nm mai-on atiibil^e Ila.rk. NBi?her side had known a.t in le.a,gu9 engagements tMs se?n, and, added to ?"i? seascn the Tramps snatching the chamiMon- ? 1SST81 SerS:a. SailA 3,? .p?- t:1 tors wat.c,hed the g<tme. "in rLhr Cfii^fdhalf 'ea ^fast' follow-up by the Canton forwards resultedL in Job John scor- insr for tile Dervishes. Ao P?ea-I resutled. ov?er, *.he TramT)s made de,I)erate efforts to cross, and Earing had hard lines. The huge or()lwd .showed gre<Ü .exdtment, but th?ti?-s displayed thr?u?utpr?ise- worthy coolness, and P?y ? clean ana en. tirelv free from fouls. O^nton-e victory they now h?d It l/vn (wia tnhle and the oompetition is ll1uoh more oœn. This :Ls the first jpaguo Sum loathe Wa,nd«*>» ? a c?upl. of 8.e a.so lli!. rt m I ymai: u. i te l it Qajston Wanderers C Oanrton W () 0 0 1

NEWPORT UNBEATEN -0 ———— TIN-PLATERS WELL TROUNCED Keen First Half Fight I LLANELLY PACK FAIL TO STAY Great interest was taken in the return game between Newport and Llanelly at New- port to-day because of the draw of Novem- ber 27 and the incidents which followed. The morning was very threatening. A great gate" began to arrive soon after two o'clock. T,jarly in the afternoon slight showers of r.t.,ii began to fall. Fortunately, it was not much, and did not do much damage to the turf, which had been covered with ettnaw. The attendance was 6,000 to 7,000. Lord Tiverton, the Unionist candidate for the Carmarthen Borogbs, travelled up with the Llaiielly team, and ha-d a 6ea,t on the grand- stand. Bothsidos had a good reception on turning out as follows: — Newport: Back, S. H. Williams; three- quarter backs, A. M. Baker, F. Birt, Tuan Jonee, and R. Mummer; half-backs, T. II. Vile and W. J. Martin; forwards, E. Jenkins, Ilile and W. J. A?lar'?in- Dr. Smyth, J. E. C. Partridge, H. Jarman, T. R. Edwards, H. Uzzell, C. Evatt, and P. Coldrick. Llanelly: Back, Harold Thomas; three- quarter backs, Willie Thomas, Wyman, Willie Arnold, and Martin Jenkins; half-backs, Dai Lloyd and Ivor Jones; forwards, Jack Auck- land (captain), A. Stauey, Isaac Lewis, E. Downing, Syd Phillips, Harry Rees, Valentine, and J. J. Thomas. Referee: Mr. T. L. Williams. THE GAME. I Piartridge kicked off for Newport from the gymnasium end. The nojnesters pressed into the llanelly half, but there was elacknees on the part of the home forwards which was quickly taken advantage of by the Llianelly forwards..Downing, taking on a. dribble, sent the ball over the home line, and, follow- ing up fast, A-us on it and claimed a try; but Stanley Williams, the home fudl-baekl 'had got there first and touched down. A hard game ensued. The Llanelly halves were very clever in getting the baH, and were rathr the better in handling. New-port was 8low and were beaten repeatedly for possession. Stacey broke away from a line-out and g'ot in a fine sprint and kick in the Newport 25. 1 llanelly continued to get the better of tuie forward -work. and the halves were very smart in getting the ba.nawy. Newpor.s ?appin? was slow and mechanical, but th§ ?orwax" were beginning to get. U? ba?I out a bit better. Mid-field play ruled for a long tin-le. The boms pack, using their feet well, took the ball into the Llanelly 25, and just ae they were setting dangerous Ivor Jones, the out- side half on the Llanelly side, turned it into touch, Still Newport pressed. A big kirk from Birt was well fielded by Thomas, the scarlet full-back, who cent it back with interest. A minute later Stackey got off side, and appeared to have made a,-a atle,inrt to dip Birt. He was penalised, and Birt dropped for goal, but the ball went a yard wide. Llanelly forwards, playing with great spirit, rushed play to the centre, where Millie Arnold got in a, pretty spruit and kick. The Newport 25 was again lnvaued, and the homesters had a busy time in defeuoe for a few minutpa. Vile got the hall out to j-ituxtm, who doubled through prettily, a»& ftmsnod up with a punt, which was taken by Winiaii. Seaport forwards were, however, &low in tadding. They got in a big buret to the ) )inellv 25. Raker, v?ho wm given a chan-ce, iuet fa,Bed to take .his pa?. When the ecrum !r-ic formed Llanelly defended well, and rushed play out nicely. Willie Thomas followed up with great oace. The tin-platers vers peiialiised for off-side play, and Biirt, this time had the ball placed for a. goal-kick In the visitors' 25. but the ball again went a, yard wide. Continuing to pr«e, the New- ??. h.?ever. who received last, put in a ?bort kick, which only sent the ball t?o touch-in-goal. Half-time waa faat appro ail- ing, with it anybody's game and nothing Willie Thomas, the Llanelly left wing, had temroTariJy to leave the 6eld with w iuUitT apparently his bead, which seemed to daze him. He went off a few minutes later, after having played a *ma,rt ,gi?ine. Vile was penalised at midfleld for ?nc offside. The home forwards #nely follow«l lip a kick by their mptain a minute lat?-?d carried play well into the Llan. el1y 25 wh?e a ?ri? of sharp attacks were «-t nn Many scrums were formed dose to ?e vi.i??? IiM.wh?e Newl? were awarded ? pen?l?y kick. It was in the most favorable position, and Birt had ? M?di?- cu?tv in placing an ?'?y ?o??- ?? LIanelly forwards were not daunted, but, getting to -ur work with redoubled energy, they car- ried play to the home half, when the whistle miin/lp/i for the interval. w- RaH-time: G. l. Pts. I Newport. n 0 n u 3 L?TLelIy .—- 0 0 0 A ft,(',r crossing over the I/laneliy forwards forged their w;ay into the home 25, but Tnan J ones and Plummer got in e- me 116eful kicks, whih sent piay Î./) the U ti-elly 25, where Newport got another -J>J lry, and an unusual thing wiais seen. kick was followed up by Birt, wiho took at anmrtly and throw out quickly to plummei. his wing, the latter slipping over nicely wiL a, corner try. N') goal followed. Newport, forwards con- tinued to rattle away into the lianelly 25. They were, however, penalise^, and H.arold Thomas, the visiting full-bacjr, with a fine kick, found touch near the L-,d-mark. Naw- port forwarids g-ot the ball out well, and Tuan Jones made a- couple of excel lent attempts to break through, but he found the Llanelly men were keen tack lore. At last the home forwards, breaking into open forma- tion, took a great dribble. Coldrick picked up pn-d dashed over with a. try near the posts, from which Birt easily placed a goal. The. scarlets played away with pluck and deter- mination. At mid-field Newport were penalised, and Harold Thomas sent up a fiii-e kick, but some of his Bide bad got in front of him, and the hall" was ordered back. Baker made a desperate struggle along the torch-line. He evaded two Llanelly men, but was overpowered by Martin Jenkins. A long spell of centre play ensued. New- port forwards were getting the ball out to their halves much more often t-han the scarlets, and Vile was sending out smartly to the three-quarters, blut they were slow in passing, and Llanelly s tackling was exceed- ingly keen. Exchange kicking looked like landing the scarlets in difficulties again, but the ball was gent to topch in goal as Plummer raced for it. Newport were con- tinually attackind now, but there was not much finish about the work. Play was stopped for a. minute or two through Stacey being hurt. Just before the end a couple of useful kicks gave Llaually a vieit to the home 25 Baker went in for the fancy txick of kicking backwards over his head to touch when hard pressed and did it successfully. A few minutes before time was called Martin got in a. great burst from mid-field through the Llanelly 25, but was bored to touch. Newport were again penalised, and a kick to touch at mid-field temporarily relieved the oressure agains the 'tin-platers' line. The home forwards, however, well led by Dr. «myth, again swept on to the Llauelly line. Vile picked up and ran over with a try, which Birt Concerted amidst cheers. A minute ln.tM- the final whistle sounded. Final: G. T. Pts. I N,epoI"t 3 1 16 IJl,a,nølly 0 0 0 COMMENTS. -+ 4 The largeness or tine score mueo uave sur- prised both sides and their friends Up to half-time it was anybody's game as, with only a penalty goal to their credit Newport might easily have been left behind in the second half. Llanelly forwards had been at least as strong and a.s clevcx as the Usksiders in the first half, but after the interval there was no doubt that Newport had a big lead. The for- wards not onlv' carried matters before them weU but got th,?tall out to Vile much more frequently than the LlaneUy pack gave it out to Lloyd. The visitors fell off a great deal and for quite threequarters of the, concluding half they had to defend their line against re- peated attacks, but here was no finish ahout the back play. plummer waa again the most resourceful, man of the Newport third line. Vile got the bp 11 out remarkably well. At one time the spectators were angry at the slowness of Martin, but he made amends later on for any cause of complaint by real, clever and fast play. ? ?r the most part Tuan Jones played an excellent game, but was well watched by the centres against him. and could not get far. The game was for the most part played in good spirit, but with unmistakable vigour. In the first half there were one or two exhibi- tions which Boomed to threaten trouble, but a Arm referee was in evidence, and mattets were smothed over.

TREORKY V PENYLAN At Treorky in wot weather. Teams: — Treorky• BaiOk, Daly James; three-quarter backs, T. Jones, B. Evans, A. Lewis and W. SpineT; half-backs. Badddsoombe and D. O. Tore« • forwards. Will Morgan (captain). Jacit Hurley, W. I,P-ivis, Dan Morgan, W. Howe',1, B. "Roberts, C. Evans, and D. Jones. Penylan: Baok, W. Lewis; three-quarter A, Morgan. F. Lewis, A. Philliw, aind A Gibbs; half-backs, N. David and- R..Towe-?; forwards, Rees Davies (oaptain^ T. toieM. Duncan, A. Bees, A. Wa rd, W Black-more, 8 Gillard, and A. Lewis. ■Referee■ Mrs. Isaac Edwards, Pontypridd. Treo,rky kicked off bef^-e a meagre attsml- :mPe jin wet weather. Play settled in iryd- field, a,nd both sides afterwards s-t un .attacking movements, but were unable to make m- h headway until D. Jones, a. three- anarterTsecured at half-way, and enabled Spiile"- to score ail excellent try. Pwylan penalised, and D. James kicked a goal from rplace-kick. Keeping up the pressure, Treorky v,ut on two mow W. Morgan W. Lewis being the scorers. Half-time ecore: G. T. 5'ts. Treo-rkY .1 3 12 pen,yl s wwa w* Final: G. T. PtB. Treorky    12 Penylam .?.———- 0 J ?

ABEEBAU GOED V. CARDIFF NEWTONB. Final: G. T. Pts. I Abe-rbargoed .14 16 I Cardiff Newtons •••" —. 0 2,o.- 1 a The scorers for ADernargow  j 'I and •waad C. Jones, 8. Griffiths, J.  ?'&<? ?. B?. ?th. Aberltergoed team, was injuœd. and bad to M?ze.

Bridgend v Aberavon I At Bridgend. The homesters were without Ee:nj.amin Gronow (captain), who was playing' in the Welsh team. There was a small attendance, many enthusiasts having gone to Swansea. II)eams:- Bridgend: Back, Griffiths; three-quarter hacks, Hopkins, Tom Evans, E. J. Evans, and Thomas; halfbacks, Cooke and Lewis; for- wards, W. Gronow, Davies, Parsons, Evans, Brown, Stockford..Deeremam, and Bevan. Aberavon: Back, Hughes; three-quarter backs, Thomas, Davies, Jones, and Ooombs; half-oacks, Beynon' and Donovaii; forwards, W. Jones, Pugh, Richards, A. Jones. Piper, Forbes, Tobin, and Vioary. Bridgend quickly carried play to the Aber- avon quarters by forward rushes and judici- ous touch finding, and Parsons rushed over. W. Gronow failed to majorise. After even play Bridgend made a determined attack on the visitors' line, and Jack Davies picked up and passed to Gwilym Hopkins, who dropped a goal. W. R. Thomas got away for Aber- avon, but the pass was forward. HaJf-time score. G. T. P ts. Bridgend — 10 4 Aberavon 0 0 0 un resuming itugnes was tacKiea in posses- sion, and a prolonged attacked followed on the Aberavon line. Clem Lewis and Tom Evans in turn looked like (scoring. A smart forward rush, in which Piper, the Irish inter- national figured prominently, transferred play to the Bridgend lines. Smart play by the visitors followed, Coombes scoring. The aiDle player's kdok failed. Final: G. T. Pts. Bridgend  1 1 7 Aber,?voit .013 COMMENTS. Bridgend had the largest share of the game, and thoroughly deserved their win,, though Aberavon were several times dangerous in the second half. For Bridgend Tom Evans, Hopkins, and Lewis were the best of the backs, and J. Davies and Parsons of the forawrds. Will Jones (centre), Will Jones (forward), and W. R. Thomas were the best for the losers.

LLWYNYPIA V. CARDIFF I ROMILLY At the De Winton Ground, Tonypamdy. T,e,wm.s Llwynypia, Back, Tom Batement; three- quarter backs, B. Jones (capt), M. Evans, T. O. John, and G. Richards; half-backs, Phillips and Meade: forwards, Lewis, Hellings, Gres- well,, Griddle, Horrigan, Mithab, Hammond, and Pinkham Cardiii Komii-ly: Back, Conwa.y; three quarter backs, J. McLean, Goode, Harwood, and Madden; half,baeks, Morris and Wakeley; forwards, O'Brien, Fish, Filver, W. Harries, haw, Newbury, Jones, and Evans. Referee, Mr. L. Morgan, Pontypridd. During the initial stages Llwynypia were on the aggressive. and Eddie Phillips went over with a fine try, which Griff Richards converted. Subsequent play was in favour of the Romilly, but owing to the greasy state of the ball and the bad condition, of the field they failed to improve, and the Cardiff backs kept their opponent.s at bay by smart foot- work. Hellings scored for Llwynypia in the second half. Half timeijlwynypia. x goal kO poiuts;; I Carviiff P,.Cmilily, r.,il. Final:—1 goal, 2 tries (11 points); Cardiff I Rotm-llly, nil.

YORK V TREHERBERT I The Trelhorbert team should have visited York to-day, but apparently have fallen upon ¡ bad times, for tlhey cyuld not afford to make tthe journey. Their .position is pta-ted to be indirectly d'ne to the Miners' Figiht Hours' Act. They depend chiefly fcr their gate upon pitmen who do net now leave the mines until three o'clock, and are, therefore, unable to support them :by their presonce in these days of early start.

CARDIFF RESERVES V BRISTOL NOMADS At Bristol, on the County GTonid. There was a fair crowd of spectators, though the wea,t,he,r was threatening. Both sides were well represented. Teams: Bristol Nomads: Back, Hartell; three- quarter backs. Fxy, Irving, Carey, and Gauge- half-backs, Feltham and Bodey; for- wards, trad ling, Huller, Allen, Trencken, Thomas, Edwards, May all, and I.-ear. Cardiff Reserves: Back, Welsh; three- quarter backs, Readon, Jones, Parker, and Thomas; half-baete, Oulrerwell and Potter; forwards, Duncan, Daley, Baker, Dean, Smith, Cowley, Gascon, and Scalon. The visitors maintained their superiority in the second half. Common once went off on hiso wn, but was pushed into touch. Bris- tol once got through by Boddie, but. Welch brought him down. Then Jones, taking the ball nioely froan Culver well, Cardiff went away in a line, and Jones sooreid, but failed to convert. The game was ilnialied in semi, darkness, the visitors having the best of matters. Culver well at the hase of the scrum was playing clever football, end setting his •backs going repeatedly. On?^ the fine defence kept them out. Eventually Cardiff scored in the corner, Dalley Crossing in the melee. The try was unconverted, Duncan failing with the kiek. Bristol set up a hot attack after this, and mainly by strong for- ward play kept Cardiff penned in their 25 for a- time. Fry had -a shot at goal, but the ba.11 fell short, and then Rod-die intercepted a pass. When the Welshmen raised the j seige and th ■H.-aten-eel danger, Culverwell and Thomas on the right wing and Reardoai on the left were doing splendid work for the! Reserves, but no further score came before the interval. n, iiaii-ume: u. T. Pts. Cardiff Reserves 0 1 3 Bristol Nomads 0 0 0 Final: G. T. Pts. Cardiff Seconds 0 2 6 Bristol Nomads o 0 0

RISCA V NEWPORT SECONDS Great interest was taken in this match, owing to the fact that the seconds have two Risca men playing for them. Frajik Watkins, a promising you-iig player, made his first appearance in Risca's three-quarter line.

CWMBACH V GI.LFACH Played at Uilfa-ch. The homesters soon got on the aggressive, and scored through Neala. From a penalty a seaond goal was aided by Harries. In the second hoalf Duggaai scored a fur- ther goal for the homesters, who were supe- ri-or throughout. Fumi score: GoaJa I cli.:l::==:T I 3 Cwmbach ..—  .????. 0

Results at a Glance j RUCRY. Aberystwyth, 2: Welsh Soliootl, 1. Final: Tenby, 14 points; Pembroke Dock, 0 Blaokheath, 3pts; L aired Services, 20pts London Scottish, 21pts; Marlbrougli Nomad J, lOp.tg. Gloucester, 31pts; Oheitenham, nil. Exeter, nil; Devonport Albion, 3pts. Manchester, 14pts; Moseley, 3pts. NEWPORT FINALS. I > ?.. ,?; or. wo?ioe (-Newport), miL I J\ewiMd-t Haa-?uins. 6pts; Captain Clu.b, 1 5pts. Newport Liberals, 2 goals; Imperials, 0. Splotfc ThiÐtJes, 4 points; 'Hintane, DIÍIl. Cardiff EmJt., 3 tries; Cardiff Welsh, 0. fcpl-ott Crustaders, 1 try; GabaJva Juniore, nil Weet End, ail; Slackintosh, nil. Bedford., 25 points; Old AlleyeiaBe, 3- Bomeraet, 9 points; Cornwall, Coventry, 6 points; Northampton, nO. kifCi, 5 points; Newport Seconds, 5 Talywain, nil; Tredegnr, nil. Mountain Ash. 8 pointe; Pontyp-ridd, n-11. Caorphilly, nil; Ma-chen, nil, Trojans, 6 pointe; Plymouth, nil. Lorettiaji-s, 14 points; Richmond, 11 ponita. G-ran^e, 8 ipointa; llarkq-ains, 3 points. GffSiige Crusaniers, G points; lAxtxmsdown, 3 .points. Ci-nderford, 32 points; Brid^ewater Albions, niL Harlequins, 32 points; Manchestonians, 6 points. Loic«i3ter, 13 points; West Hartlepool, 8 ipoiiuts. Salford, 15 points; Barrow, nil. Keighley. 6 points, Kingston Rovers, niL Leigih, 5 points; Huddersfleld, nil. Final score: G. T. Pts. Rhymney 1 1 6 Bream 0 0 0 Benjamin kicked tlhe penality goail, and Parry scored the try.

ASSOCIATION. I Final: New Tredegar, 1; Tre-harris iRte- s?rves, 1 goal. S1í Excelsiors, &; Splott United, I HMry %Male scored 4; Uaiiio'H, 2; ami Isaacs and Vizard for the wimieramd Sneddon and Harris for the lowers. l'v'ie-Btreat Old Boys Jte:«rves (Barry) ti; Barry Juniore, 1. Court United (BtMry), 2; Cadoxton Navy Mission 1. Py ke-stroot Old Boya (Barry), 3; St. Jnlian'a Wes- teynaa (Newport), 1. Spiott w-ea'eyans, 3; Cardiff United, 1. fpiott Exoelskwe, 7; Scratch Team, 3. S-plott Baptists Firsts, 6; ISPicltt Baptjet ROSWE., 4 Spiott Pioneer Seoonda, 4; Marion-street Juniore' 1. Eaat Moors Juhioro., 3; Spiltors, 1. Cardiff Camerona, 3; Barry Intermediate Old Bovs 1. (Muigan, Egford, and Theophilus eoored for tihe Ca-mororvs, and Adams for the Old Boys. Eastbourne*, 2; Roath Btwnewr, 2. St. Margaret's, 2; Barry Komii-lys, 1. Barry Dock Allbion Reserves, 3; Maclamtcub ft. FiIet round of the Sugg Cup. °' Cathaye Juniore, 6 Colum Juniore, 0. "IVv^ trr (4), tnd Casing (2) wore the acorere. Clare-gajdens Wealeyane, 4; Canton West End, 2 St. Luke's, 4; Victoria. Park United, e. Spiott Albions, S; Riverside United, 1. Riveraido United Seconds, 2; St. Luke's Seoonds, l Corinthians, 1: Woodvilles, 1. Brithdir, 2; Pemeram, 0. U « Old Boys, 8; &p,ott Pioneers Junior nil. Angleina^-3troet Mission, 2 goals; Dv-wnings, nil Park Viila, 1 goal; Cathedral United Seconds, rul. Graj?e Villa, 4 goa?s; Pontmaum Junims, 2 poalo New Tredegair 1 goal; Trfbarris Rovers 1 Soorere-Ttomaa fM New; Wii for Tvl karris. Barry Island, 1 goal; Cardiff Con,nth<ma niL Talygarth, 2 goals; Liundrindod, 1 Dock Institute, 1 froal; Grange Old Boys, nil. Viotoria Prms., 6 goals; Abertillery, 2. Waunwan Seconds, 4 goals; Vivian PoIIt, 4 ovwi. Port E-yiioa, 11 try; IIamilton, niL Danygraig, nil; Thirry Port, nil. Mount Calvary, 4 goals; Montana, nil. 8;t.. Phillip's United, 4 goals; Wauawen, 2 goals. Abergavenny, 3 goals; Maesteig, 1 goal. Iiymghts Exoelakura, 2 goals; Cheipetow, nil, Boeelyn Park, 17 points; Senoox. 12 pointa.

6T. SAVIOUR'S V. RKYMNEY ATHIjRTIc. j __1_1 _2 or A gtune waIW jonea scoring a 1 try for -the Saints, Huntley converting and aleo kicking a, penalty goal. Final -St.. Sario-arts, 2 goads (ore penalty); RhYIDDe.y AMdetu. tdL

Penarth v Lvdney i Played at Penanth ibefore a fair number of spectators. B-.jtih sides turned out minus some of their best players, a,fild faced 4a.ch other in the following order:-— Penarth: Rack. Pasc-oe Ho wells; three- quarter backs, W. Hyelop, C. Bryant,I H. .Shepherd, and F. Davies; ha'lf-backs, F. Began and J. Thomas; forwards, T. Bartlett, P.O. Howell?, P.O. Williams, P. Bryant, R. Sims, L. Thomas, W. Shepherd, and C. Hamilton. Lyduey: Back, W. IMaway; three-ou a rt&? backs, L. Powell, W. Biddlo, G. EUaiway, and J, Brain: half-backs, F. Miles and J. Miles; forwards, J. Nelmes, W. Stiiichcombe, L. Watson, T. Miles. W. Wilcox, T Sm-ith, A. Kear, and F. Ware. Referee, Mr. Crawley, Cardiff. In the first half Charlie Brya.nt sccred an unconverted try for Penarth.. Bryant; obtained another try in the second half, and H. Shepherd got over -twice. Nelmes scored .f'f' T -R^ J L\S± J-AJ 1U.IXT~J • LVJ. J.o,J'Ullt,}'. Final: G. T. Pt. J1.e.n-aI't:h 0 4 12 Lydney 0 1 3

BLAENAVON V ABERTILLERY ?1 I- ?- Aucriiuery were at Jiomo to-ua/y LU DHl4::0n- avon in a Monmouthshire League match. The visitors last season defeated Abertillery at 'Tillery Park, and the team having been doing well this season, a good game was anticipated. Dibble, the visitors' captain, was absent from the side, playing for Somerset Comity, whilst the Abertillery captain, Jim Webb, was assisting Wales at Swansea. A late start. was made, owing to the late arrival of the visitors. Teams:- Abertillery: Back, C. Cook; three-quarter backs, Addis, II. A. James, J. James, and W. Bowen; half-backs, Richardson and Coates; forwards, Joe Howells, Beg. Jenkins, W. Lewis, A. Blakemore, H. Bird, L. Lewis, W Hales, and W. Powell. Klacnavon Back, B. Penn; three-quarter backs, Alf. Williams, Cornfield, Ma honey, and F. Johnson; half-backs, D. Protheroe and Cornfield; forwards, Hudson, Broom, Wucox. T. Davies, F. Davies, SL-use, 1. Davies, and G. Lewis. Referee, Mr. Lloyd (Cwmbran). Just afterwards Cook broke away in great style and passed out with judgment, but the oval was not taken. Blaenavon were penalised, but Cook failed with the kick for goal. Abertillery had the best of matters up to half-time, but failed to score. A few minute6 after the ??tart, Tillery almost 8cored, Addis being held on the line.j A serios of dribbles by the visiting P"i?, how- ever, saved the situation. Good play by Bowen sent the leather back to the visitors quarters, but the 'Tilleryites failed to score. Williams ran well for the visitors, but kiciiedi into Cook's hands, and he replied with in- tere,st.. Good kicking by Cook and Chick James improved the 'Tillery'3 position, but; again the visiting forwards dribbled out of danger. Williams broke away brilliantly for Blaenavon, and started a passing movement, and Cornfield almost scored. The 'Tiilery for- wards dribbled three parts the length of the field, and Bowen outpaced Cornneld for t?e ball, and appeared to have scored, but the points were disallowed, much to the chagrin of the spectators, who booed t(he referee. Half-time score. U. l.U. V' TZ I Abertillery 0 0 0 I Bla,enavon 0 0 0

SOMERSET V CORNWALL COUNTY RUGBY CRA.Ll]#OXaHIP. At Taunton in rain and qn a &Oft ground. Ech team had notahb ,t. Tnis was the first replayed match to decide the South Western Championship bH.e-lli Somerset, Cornwall, and Gloucestershire. The game was watched by nearly 4,COD spectators. Coates scored an uncoaiverted try for Somer- set within a few minutes, and this was fol- lowed by another by Hancock and a second by Coates. I Half-time aoore Pts. Somerset  9 Cornwa-H 0 Half-time: Somerset, 2 points; Cornwall, 0.1 The Coruisiliaell had considerably more of the play .n the second half. On one occti.sk a the visitors got over, but ascrum was ordereu.: Colomon, who obtajned the ball from a rush,' and was unmarked, dropped a. magnificent goal Final score: Pts. Somerset 9 Cornwall .=: ¡

GLOUCESTER V CHELTENHAM Before a large crowd at Gloucester. Chel- tenham, who were weakly represented, sus- tained a heavy reverse at ail points of the game. They were quite out-manoeuvred by tnc Gloucester men, who showed much re- source and cleverness. Tho scorers were Vance (two), Hudson, Holford, Berry, Gent, and Barnes FmaJ score. Ü. lu. F' tS. Gloucester 6 2 31 ■Cheltenham .I. <> 0 0

BLAINA V GROSS KEYS This was Blaina's first home league match, though these teams met twice previously this season and each was credited with a victory. Blaina fielded as chosen, with the exception of George, who tooK JacK W Ii- liams's place in ihe forwards, The visitors were short of Jardine an u a few three- quarters. Teams:— Biaina: HacK, Thomas; three-quarters, Evans, Williams, Eiilier. and Pugh; halfves, Watkins and Jone3; forwards, Morgan, Davies, Morgan, Clackweli, iern, Beynon, ueorge. -and Lewis. Cross Keys: Back, Bacon; three-quarters, Brown.. Morgan. Brown, aud Pool; halves, Bunstone and West; forwards, Trott Griiiin. Brothers. Pettilord, Davies, Wootton, and vviliiaals. Blaiiia started the game before a meagre crowd. They had the advantage of the open- ing stages and Hillier nearly scored. Brown and Pettiford did goo dwork for Cross Keys, but Ebb Lewis repulsed them, and the Blama three-quarters got away an dnearly 'd. Cross ?ys were only playing fourteen ?e There was nothing scored at quarter-time. A spibiiudd round of .pa-asin^ oy ended in Jim WiLiams, tlie B-ituina ceintre, bursting -througii in brilliant fashion, Hillier oonveriing. In su'bsequeiiit play the b-ali bounced off Williams, and Pratt- rushed up, scoi-mg a luciiy try for the visitors. The attempt to oomert iailed. Aiter this Brown nuade a mark for we visitors, and nearly dropped a goal. In the second half play deteriorated, and nothing was added to the score. .Final: U. T. I-Itt& Bl.ain-a 1 0 6 Cross Keys 0 13

MOUNTAIN ASH V PONTYPRIDD The first league match 'between these ,t.ealIIl3 w-afi played on the Recreation Grounds at Mountain Ash to-day, in dull and threatening weather. Pontypridd: Back, Owen Davies; three- quarter backs, M'liregor, Cousons, A. Wil- liams, and W. Eeos; half-backs, T. Jones and Oiiris Mundy; forwards, Bryan, W. E. V» il- lia'ms, P.C. Evans, C. Taylor, E. J. Hopkins, Jack Jones, ancl Ted Jones. "n. j ilia, U. i. fie. I Mountain Ash C- points. Pontypridd Nil.

BARRY PARADE v. PENTYROH. Barry Parade were alt home to Pemtyrcn, and after tefeating many teams, some older tllan themselves, including Dinas Potis and Penartih Seconds, 1"t their ground record to-day. D. Rees, the old Penygra-ig three- quarter, got over for the visitors, and the sa.me player scored another :try in the cSSond half. Hayes dropped a goal from a mark for the parade. Pinal: G T. Pts. Pentyroh 0 2 6 Barry Parade 1 0 3

BIRGHGROVE RIFLES V. WHITCHURCH. Played at Birch grove. A splendidly-con- tested gamo resulted illl a win for Whitchurch through a good try scored by Moses in the first half. Elliott, Whitney, Warwick, Tilley, and Porter were conspicuous for good play Pinal: G. T. Pts. WhitchTiTch.—.— 0 1 3 Birchgrove Rifl.es 0 0 0

ABERTILLERY V. BLAENAVON. Filial OCOLB*. G. 1. Jr ts. Abert-LEery. *1 1 7 Bia?na?von  0 0 0 Dropp?. The goal was dropped by lL A- Jam, and I Harry Bird obtained the try. I

BILL HARRIERS V. MABSTEG. I Pill Harriers were to have played at Maes-I teg to-day, but sent a (message to the effect that they were unable to raise a team.

TYNE BOAT HANDICAP I The concluding stages of the boat handicap on the Tyne were reached to-day. Tha weather was fair but cold. The first heat in the semi-finals was won by J. Lavery (Blyth) who beat W. Wilson (Gateshead) by a length, Uusworth (.Dunston) bein? )t". lengths behind Wilson. The second heat was won by J. Dodds (Walker), who beat W. Haines (Henley) by six feet after a grand race, C. Timney (Walker) being a bad third. Lavery (31 seconds) and Dooda (32 seconds) came in together in the final, and Lavery won after a good race. Betting: 4 to 1 against Dodds. Dodds chose the north station and slipped away clean from his opponent, and at the half distance looked like winning, but Lavery rowed on gamely, and. with a fine burst in the last 50 yards, came away and won by two feet.

HOCKEY .1 NEWPORT V. CARDIFF. I Newport 4 go?Ls. .=: =i:: Keoivm for Newport were T. W. Pearson (2), F. Gordon PhTjUips, ajtd M. Strut, t.7?i,,on (9- ) P. Gordon v   gb 11 and R. :4 Sweet- for Cardiff V. Tmrn'ba-H and H. ? Sweet- Eiscott. BARRY V. GARTH (BASSALEG). For this match, which should have been played at Barry Island this afternoon, the visitors flailed to put in an appearance. Final:—H.M. Customs, 4; Pcnarth Parish Church, nil. Eraet Cardiff Seconds, 1; "Wesrt PenarUi, 0.

WHIT-CHURCH. I Whitchurch defeated their old rivaj-s, Bircn- grove, on Ohristmas Day by 8 clear points. The game was co-nt&st? in excellent spirit. The hMM?tere were superior at all podnt?. and only the contirunal tendency to work the "blind" aM? piwcemM?. & good mom bems raaoadai i

PONTYPOOL V BRYNMAWR At Peratypool to-day a fairly la.rge crowd gathered to witness the match. Both sides were minus fi few of tlieir regular players. 'Teams: — Ponty-pool: Back, Morris Williams; three- quarter hacks, H. Pritohard, Ali. James, Tom Browning, and Tom Rcgers; half-backs, S. Prosser and Ii. Lloyd; forwards, T. Carter, A. Russell, J. Evans, F. Andrews, J. Oarr, D. Onion, F. Cook, and T. Davies. Brynmawr: Back, J. Davies; three-quarter hacks, W. Parry, C. Meek, W. Morgan, and G. Davi&s; half-backs, G. Cooper and R. Morgan; forwards, J. Foley, W. G. Ervtans, C. White, L. Davies, J. Green, J. Lewis, F. Preece, and A. Bay ton. Referee; Mr. J. Webb, Newport. Po-ntypool commenced by invading the "visitors' quarters, deserving efforts to score being nuade by Pritohard a.nd Prosser. With a forward rush Erynmawr invaded the Ponty- pool half, but were brought up smartly. A promising movement for Brynmawr was initiated by Cowper, but was intercepted, and from passing Pritchard reached the visitors line, but was stopped for a-a infringement. :et'k relieved by panting up in tthe loose. Brynmawr were penalised for off-side, and when Pontypool looked like scoring Browning S-ave a bad pass to Sodgers. Pmitypool were kept on the defensive until Jim Evans got away with a dribble. In tha second half Browning dropped a. goal aud scored a try for Pontypool. Lloyd converted, and just before time G. Evans scored in a forward rush, Meek converting. Poatypool. 1 3 13 Brynmawr 0 0 0 Continuing the attack, another smart try was scored for Pontypool, through pass- ing between Browning. James, and Pritchard. The kick failed. An excellent save was effec- ted by Onions, a-nd from passing at midfield a further try was scored wide out by Rodger. Alf James dropped a. goal from the 25. Two frees to BrynmaK proved fruitless. A bountiful opening was made by Alf James and a rapid transfer to Browning and iiodgers terrainto.d in the latter scoring a good try. From a drop-out by BrynmawT, commenced from ec-rimmages, Pritchard secured, but was stopped just in time. Final: G. T. Pts. Pontypcol..?. 5 3 22 Brynmawr f 8 5

TALYWAIN V TREDEGAR Talywain entertained Tredegar to-day. Both sides were well represented. There was a poor attendance when the teams turned out. Teams: — Talywain: Back, Wheeler; three-quarter backs, Flynn, Powell. Gibbon, and Smith; half-backs, Parry and Bailey; forwards, Powell, Cecil, Davies, White, Watkins, Oliver, Miles, and Turnlin. Tredegar: Back, Williams; three-quarter backs, Headley, Arthur, M'Vicars, and Bell; half-backs, Davies and Onions; forwards, Jones, Luippitt, Wililams, Nash, Evans, James, and Matthews. The visitors kicked off aga-inat a strong wind.

CARDIFF SCHOOLS LEAGUE The Cardiff boys are to play Barry in the third round ot tiio English Schools' Shield next Wednesday at the Intermediate School Ground, and as a preliminary to this encounter—the game ended in a draw—a match wots played at the Roath 1'a.rk to-day with schools una-filiated with the league. AJthoiiigy the town team were minus their backs, thoy gave a creditable display, and hopes of preserving their ground record are very bright.

English Leagife Matches NEWCASTLE UNITED V. CHELSEA. Played at Newcastle for M'Cracken's benefit b ",e 6u.OW spectators. The home team had mach the better of the opening exchanges, 'ihe Chelsea defence was hrm. uff-skLe play by the \iauors spoiled many gxxxi movements, and Uiwienoe was not troubled. Newcastle displayed pretty combination, and from one of theme movements itutheriord almost scored. Chelsea acwr really got into their stride, though Woodward played prettily at with liilsdo'ii. iiowie nii&sed a grand opportunity for Newcastle. Half-time ecore Goal. Newcastle L, iiited 0 Chel&e,a 0 BURY V. EVEETON. Played at Bury before 12,000 spectators in misty weather and a drizzling downpour. In the first half Bury had by tar the moat of the attack, and several corners fell to their lot, especially on the home right, but the efforts to sioie were futile. Some good shots were either well negotiated or just missed. Everton worked down, and, Freeman receiv- ing, scored. T"T_l.c £'(__1 l:1.<WJ.-[,t.I;U6 \,1IUfiU. Everton tl. 1. Bury 0 NOTTIS FOREST V. ASTON VILLA. Playoo in dull, drizzling weather at Not- tingham. The Vila. had Layton and Lyons at baok. The Forest had Haseeil in goal, ihe Villa started a,t a rare pace, and Badhe scored in the first minute from a rebound off the poat. The Foresters went to work, and George frustrated shots by Hooper, vv est,, and Harrison, but Hampton put on the second and third goals for th? YHia from centres by a,lid and Bache. Lyons ?as hurt and. had to retire. Half-time score. Goal. Aston viila .3 Notts Forest 0 SUNDERLAND V. BRISTOL CITY. viayeci at ^anaerian-a Delore iz),Ow people. Roose. was able to resume between the sticks, and Forstur re-pia&ed Jarvie. Bristol had two changef--karr far Hanlon and Ilardy for Staniiioi-th. For 25 minutes play was rvaii, and then lioose saved from Sherman and Giliigan, being the first goalkeeper to handle. Half-time score. GoaJ. Sunderland 0 Bristol Gi.cy 0 BOLTON WANDERERS V. NOTTS COUNTY. Played at Boston before 10,000 people on a heavy ground. Edmondson and Greenhaigh turned out lor Bolton, who lost the toes and had early to deiend. They improved later, and Jones, a young debutante a,t centre-far ward, scored two beautiful goals for Bolton inside the firet half hour. Owen followed with a third, which Notts protested against with great warmth. Flint and Dean scored for Notts. Half-time score. Goal. Bolton Wanderers 3 Nott., County 2 LIVERPOOL V. WOOLWICH ARSE-NAL. At Anfiold in dull weather before 20,000 spec- tators. Lherpool had llardy in goal. God- dard and Our were aœentoog. The game was iast from the outset. Parkinson scored for Liverpool after a quarter of an hour. How- ever, Woolwich iinproytd. Neave equalised. Parkirreon scored a second for Liverpool. The Gunners later enjoyed a long spell of pressure. Rogers and Robinson r-atired hurt, Liverpool having nine men Half-time score. Goal. Live,rp-ool 2 Woolwioh Arsenal 1 SHEFFIELD UNITED V. MIDDLEiSBEROUGiII. Played at Sheffield before 15,000 spectators. Middlesbrough had a poor side out-Common, Ai'tken, M'Leod, and Bloomer being dropped, but Wilkinson was the only absentee from the home team. The first half wtus keenly contested, but the home forwards shot wretchedly, else they must have scored freely. Liev, at the other end, was freely tested by Pentiand, Hall, and Gail Half-time score. Goal. Sheffield United 0 Middlesbrough 0 BLACKBURN ROVERS V. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR. Played at Blackburn before 10,000 people. The Rovers were the superior in the opening stages. Latheron shot finely. Joyce con- ceded a corner, which was cleared. Anthony barely missed scoring with a splendid shot a,t the other end. Middlemisis missed an open goal, while A?hcroft saved a header from Hu:mph??s. Ca-meron goor,,d for the Ro,?ws f, n.T! n.nirva rent! V off side Dc-?,ition. -z:.r,L- Half-time score. Goal. Blackburn R, rs 1 Tottenham Hotspur 0

FINAL SCORES. Blackburn Rovers, 2; Tatteilha-m Hotejrar, 0. Bolton Wanderers,- 3; NottiJ County, 4. Bradford City, 0; Manchester United, 2. Sunderland, 4; Bristol City, 0. Bury, 2; Everton, 2. Liverpool, 5; Woolwich Arsenal, L Newcastle United, 1; Chelsea, 0. Sheffield United, 2; Middlesbrough, 0. Notts Forest, 1; Aston Villa, 4 DIVISION II. Birmingham, 0: West Bromiwidh, 1. Blackpool, 3; Leeds City, 1. Bairnicy, 2; Clapton Orient, 0. Derby County, 3; Fulham, 1. G-aine'brough Trinity, 0; Lincoln City, 0. Hull Cit.y, 5; Grimsby Town, 1. Manchester City, 3; Bradford, 1. Oldham Athletic, 1: Glosson. 0. Stockport County, 5; BarneiLey, 0. SOUTHERN Brentford, 0; Queon's Park Rangers, 1. Brighton and Hove, 3; Luton, 0. Bristol Rovers, 1; Crystal Palace, 1. Coventry .City, 0: Swindon, 2. Croydon Common, 3; Southend United, 2. Exeter City, 2: Southampton, 0. J-eyton, 2; MiilwaU, 3. West Ham United, 2; New Bromipton, 2. Watford, 2; Northampton, 0. MIDLAND. Bams-ley, 3; Hull City, 0. Bradford, 7; Lincoln City, 0. Leeds City, 1; Chesterfield 3. Leicester Fae, 1; Grimsby Town, 3. Worksop, 0; Huddersfield, 5 Denalby United, 4; Mexhrough Town, 1. Donoaster Rovers, 1: Ca^tleford, 1. Rotherham Town. 1; Rotherham County, 2- Sheffield Wednesday, 6; Slieffiald United, 1.

SWANSEA V. EfRBW VALE. I The Swansea Northern Union team were I isvpposed to meet Ebbw Vale to-day, but the I former were unable to raise a team.

NORTHERN UNION. Bradford, nil; Rochdale Hornets, I;Ipts. Dewebury, 1(}P< Halifax, Bpts. Wakefield Trii ity, 25pts; Leeds, nil. Huiislet, 8pts; Batley, 3pte. Hull, 3pts; Olf ham, 9pts. Swinton, nil; Wigan, 16pts. St. Heton'e, I5f-ts; Broughton Rangers, Bpts. ltuliiow% mil: Waraingtan, 35p ts.

I ASSOCIATION. I TREHARRIS V WELTON ROVERS At Treharris. Teams: Treharris: Goal, backs, Smart and Griffiths; half-backs, Martin, Tagg Williams, and Owen; forwards, BaT low, Hugh W llliams, Wally Jones, Hawkins, and Steve Jones. Welt-on Roves: Goal, Cotley; backs, Mu6- piatt and Bailey; half-backs, Wodland, Sum- mers, and Taylor; forwards, Carter, Shearn, Talbot, Hook, and Raikes. Referee: Mr. Summerail, Bristol. Treharris lost the toss, and had to faoe a strong wind, a.nd, aided by this factor, Wel- ton were at once dangerous, but Smart re- lievod. Hugh Williams started a nice move- nrueiit, but Barlow siioiit the chance by being off-side. A free kick against Welton was not improved upon. Martin and Williams again -took the baU to the other end, and Jones was neatly stopped by Muspratt before attlemptilig a. shot. The ball was quickly taken from end to end. Both sets of forwards were very weak in front of goal. Barlow next received a timely pass from Williams, and weut nicely for the line. From his centre Wallace Jones shot, but Bailey intercepted, i,a,nd the tell going to Barlow, the latter made no mistake wit,h the shot. Welton were having quite an much of the game as Tie- h-arris, but when near the goal they were bustled off the ball by Smart and Griffiths, who were tackling in a fearless manner. A mis-kick by Griffiths looked dangerous, but Talbot shot hard into Bailey's haiuLs, for the latter had no difficulty in clearing. Steve Jones contributed a nice run, and, beating the visiting defence, centred, but no one was up in time. Cathy only partially clearea, and the ball went to Oathy, who drove hard-, but the hall went wide. A few minutes later Barlow had anot-her shot, this time ffet-tiiig nearer the mark with a lightning volley, The third time he scored, after Cathy had party ,i ele.are,d, A few minutes later Muspratt mis- kicked? Mid Barlow scored a tmpd goal, Catley letting the ball between his l&g?. Half-tune score. Treharris .— ? I Welton Povers 0 On resuming with the wind Trahanis I attacked, Tagg Williams immediately send- ing in a shot which gave a little trouble. The homesters were now giving Welton a warm time. A shot from Steve Jones was well cleared by Catley. Very rarely were Wei Don seen in the home half. Welton had a brief respite through Griffiths mis-kicking. Bailiff changed, the situation, and Hawkins, securing the ball. went towards the AVelton goal and drove hard, beating Oatley with t no best shot of the match. Keeping up the pressure, Wally Jones head the &?h goal ifi-em the corner. Final score: Goa" Treharris F, 5 Welton 0 COMMENTS I The spectators were given an exhibition of clean foot;ball-in fact, one of the cleanest seen on the ground this season. The homesters were superior, as indicated by the score. Catley, in goal for the visitors, was the moot prominent figure on the ground, and was given a very warm time by the home quintette. It was some time before th-a homiecters got settled down to the game. Tagg WiJJiams was in fine shooting form, and was very nn-iucky with soane good shots, ¡ as also was Wally Jones.

I BARRY DOCK ALBION V. MILFORD UNITED There was a poor crowd at the Buttriili?, Earry, to-day, to witness the return encounter between Barry Dock Albion and Milford United in connection with the first division of the South Wales League. At Mn- ford last Monday the Albion were defeated by 8 goals. Teams:— Milford United: Goal. Small wood, ,backs, Tribe and S-aunderson; half-backs, 1[1<gmns, John, and Blookweil; forwards, G. laveil, P. Fiavell, Smith, Mat Davies, and Walters. Barry Dock Albion: Goal, White: backs, Lewis .and Nioholls; half-backs, Spickett, Alby Thomas, and Williams; forwards, Price, finch, Lewis, Saunders, a.nd Griffiths. Referee- 1.11'. Walter Sage (Barry). The honestetrb started one short, ana with the slope against them. Milford pressed immediately, some pretty play by their forward? looking dangerous ior Barry. It was evident from the commencement that tne visitors were a cleverer side, and Barry only recovered to be again attacked. The Miiiora right back was injured in stopping a Barry rush, and inlay was delayed for a tame. Thomas now came for the Albions just as the visitors were attacking, and soon made him- I self prominent with some tricky footwork. Milford onoe more went down the field, Smith netted with a nice, clean, long shot. t h an 4jl)p<)rtu-ne, btit I The Albion equalised with an opportune, but lucky, kick by Price, Smallwood, in rusining out to save, missing hire kick. Barry were now picking up, and play was going a.t a rattling pace. Willi an is, making an opening for the Albion, sent it to Price, enabling that player to again soore with a clinking long -shot. Blockwell brought off a pretty bout of play for the visitors, as a resu t off which Smith, equalised. Another rush by MiDiord saw Waiters put in a simple goal. Fast play continued till half-time, but taere was no further soore. I Half-time: Goals. Milford United — — 3 Barry Dock Albion 2 Ba,rry Dock Albions Claimed the upper hand in the second half, and Price, who played a fine game, nearly the needful oil several occasions. A nice kick by Pinch put the Albions level. The game became fast, but nothing further w-a-s scored. II Final score Goals. Barry Dook Albions 3 1 Milford United .3

I BRISTOL CITY RESERVES V. BARRY DiSTRICT i The weather was dry, but diill, and a fair crowd had assembled. Barry arrived rather late, but with a god side. Teams:— Bristol City Reserves: Goal, Ciay; backs, Padfield and Marr; half-backs. Mason, Chap- man. a.nd Cross; forwards. GonW, Badfo?d, M Bate, Foster, a.nd Dumble. M. Date, District: Goal, .t?c??llyn; ba??), Bilson amd Prioe; half-backs, Johnson, Yarr, and Stillman; forwards, Dayman, Thorn-hill, Stoisworthy, Vizard, and Westall. Referee: Mr. Curtis. The first real attack was made by the City, and Llewellyn was forced to handle, whilst at the other end Cla-* was tested with a swift shot from Vizard, Dumble forcing a cornier. Foster receved and shot at the top net. The ball glaaced off Llewellyn's out- stretched arm into the net. Hayraan beat Marr, and the latter player sh-owed nasty feeling by tripping the Welsh forward. The free kick, however, came to nothing. Later, bumble forced another corner, and this led to the City's second goal. Gould shot, and I the ball going back to Foster right, on the goal line, he made no mistake. Barry retali- ated, ,a,nod Vizard after tricky work gave Clay a hot shot to deal with, but it wa.s cleared. The visitors were now showing improved form, and three frees were given against the homesters, but were cleared. Llewellyn brought off a magnficent save from Foster, and Clay saved a.t the other end. Thomhill Passed to fitolworthy, who shot hard and lew, Clay only just reaching the ball. Biison effected a fine clearance from Da te, and both visiting hacs were doing- good work. One of the Barry forwards was hurt, but resumed. Foe ter shot, the ball glancing down from the cross-bar. A goal was clamoured for, but Llewellyn kicked away. Though the Barry defence was good, the City were having the better of the game. I Half-time: Goals. I Bristol City Reserves 2 Barry — 0 Barry opened the second half," but were weak in front of the goal. Date wis dashing through for the Oity w hen ho was fouled, and, a penalty being given, Foster took the kick. He sent in a terrific shot, but Llew- e]yn jumped for the ball and tituped it over the bar-a magnificent save. Foster got the third and fourth goals for the Ciiy, and Date added a fifth before the end. 1 Bristol City Reserves 5 I Final score Goals. Barry 0

I CWMPARK AND TREORKY UNITED V MERTHYR. This return friendly match was played at Owmparo to-day in drizzling rain, whi-oh made matters unpleasant The visitors were not at full strength, and the homesters were without Marshall and Dicky Jones. A big gate was expected, as the visitors lately de- feated Ton Pentre by the mangin of 4—1. The ground was in fair condition, but the ball was rendered greasy and heavy. I,.eams:- Cwmparc and Treorky: Goal, Jones; full- backs, Part-on and Goode; half-backs, Wilson, Thomas, and Hughes; forwards. Evans, Jones, Peaks, Edwards, and Foreman. Merthyr: Goal, Hampton; backs, M'Nought and Thomas; half-backs, Churchill, Sim- monds, and Davies; forwards, Smith, Owen, Campbell, Wooton, aud Davies. The homesters started with only n men, and Parson had to clear from Wootton in the first few minutes. Then the eleventh man on the Cwmpark side arrived, and limmediartely the team started pressing. Jones got throufh, but sent over the bar. A centre from Thoman gave Evans an oppor- tunity, and he transferred to Peake, who failed to shoot when well placed. Then a sharp attack by Merthyr ended in one of their forwards getting off-side, and thus neu- tralising the effort. Cwmpark continued to hold the upperhand, and Hampton was lu-cky to save from Thoman. Good work by Jack Hughes nullified an effort by Camp, bell, who travelled up the field with the ball at his feet at a hot pace. Edwards, of Cwmpark, scored a goal, but the referee Tuled him off-side. The reward came, how- ever, shortly fcftor, Evans beating. Hampton hopelessly, and within a few minutes Peake added to the lead with a goal which ha headed into the net. j?a.n-?ijn.e scom Goal Merthyr Town. 0 Owmpark T=:Ü..C: °t

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS "Interested" (Cardiff).—'Wte are not acouainted with the respect of weights of Frank Woods arnd R. F. Williams, but of course, the former is much the heavier of the two. We presume that WilLiams is played in preference to Woods because, in the opinion of the committee, Williams is the better man.

BOY INTERNATIONAL SCORES. Cardiff uentrais, z goals (one dropped)- Taff's Well, nil- Oorsi, the ex-schoolboy inter natioiiikl, dropped the goal, Daviee scored the try, amd O'OonneU converted. I

RADSTOCK V TON PENTRE WESTERN LEAGUE. Played art, Radstock in very dull weather, eams:- Radstook: Goal, Sawyeara; back. s, Young and Sawyears; half-backs, Coleman, Hyman, and Paket; forwards, Loader, Edwards, Dow- ling, Latchem, and Gleeson. Ton Pentre: Goal, Percival; backs, Jones and Russell; -half-backs, Williams, Williams, and Evans; forwards, Roberts, Reed, Curtis, Davis, and A-pplebv. Pentre were at full strength, but Radstook were tfhort of the brothers G. and T. Lacham. Radstock won the toss. Ton Pentre made headway, and Sawyers booted away & good shot from Curtis. Bome neutral play fol- lowed, and then Russell cleared a dangerous move by the homesters. Sawyers let Reed in, but the goal was cleared. Radstock got clear from a corner. Percival saved easily from Latchem. Ton combined beautifully, and forced the pace considerably. Their; shooting was faulty at this stage, Roberts, Davis, and Curtis each shooting wide. Glee- son made a grand sprint and centred, but Latchem sent over. Pentre took three cor- j ners in quick succession, but Radstock were fine in defence. Sawyers caught and cleared a lovely shot from Roberts, and another from Reed. The game was exciting and interest- ing. Ton made a dash away, Applebo rough being the leading mover. His centre was cleared by Paget. Davies had a fine chance off a weak clear- ance by Sawyears. but the shot went*»oyer. Latchem, with a grand shot. caused Percivai some trouble. Pentre opened the score by rushing a goal after Sawyears, who was on the ground, had saved three shots. A corner to Radstock was futile. Pentre pressed sub- sequently, Ourtis making an exceedingly fine drive. Percival saved from Loader. Evett play ruled for some minutes. Half-time score Goal. Ton Pentre 1 Radstock 0 The Welshmen scored twice within four minutes of resuming, Daivis and Reed being the ishooters. Davis increased the lead from an unmarked position. Davis also headed a clever goal from a corner. Final: Radstock 0; Ton Pentre, 6. I- ±mai: vroa.ujL Ton-nltre 6 Radstook 0

ABERGAVENNY v. CAERAU, MAESTEG. Played on the Athletic Ground Aber- gavenny. Maesteg kicked off. Rees rushed up the field and scored for Maesteg. Price scored for Abergavenny. Half-time ecore: uoais. Abergavenny .—— 1 Maosteg 1

BLAINA V. LLANI1ILLETH. I I At Blaiina. Blaina started, and took tne ball to the visitors' quarters. A free brought relief. Thomas took the ball and put in a hot shot, which Comick saved prettily. He repeated the performance a few minutes later. Blaina forced the visitors to defend, but Jones came away and centred for Thomas, who scored. Thomas came again, but Comick was safe. Half-time soore: GoaAs Llanhilleth 1 Blaina 0 on tne re-start 'LlaiiriiiJotn pressed, but Jones came down the field and passed to King, who scored. King appeared to be offside, and the referee's decision was de- cried by the crowd. Newman scored Llan- hilleth's third goal, and another splendid point was seoured by Moon. Blaina's attack was effectively saved by Moon. At the close the referee, Mr. Kenvin, had to be escorted off the field by the officials of the "Blain,& 'Cam-in it tee. Final score. Goals. Llahilleth 4 Blaina 0

GLAMORGAN LEAGUE. BBJTHDIR RESERVES V. PEiNGAM UNITED. This third division match wire played on the ground of the former. A good game was witnessed, the first half being in favour of Rrithdir, who soured through Williams. Pell- gum pressed on the retart. but Hughes saved Brilliantly. Green scored for Britndir from a penalty. tbdir Final: Goals. Mthdi-r .B<?eTT? 2 Peu?am UliiteC T'

PORT TALBOT V. BELGRADE. port I'aioot started operations, and we homesters attacked. T. Hewitt scored for the homes tars. Port Ta-lbot maintained the pres- sure, aaid by sound play further goals were added by Evans and Lockyer. Belgrave at- tacked vigorously, and Mabbott was success- ful with a shot. Half-time BOOm. Good- Part Talbot .I. 3 BeLgrave 1 Belgrave re-started, and a huge kick by Ivor Morgan sent play to the yjs;Üng goal, and P.. netted in fine style. Red Ore time Evaais soored two further goals. iinai score: Goals. !| Port Malbot 6 Belgrave 1

BARRY I'SLA.ND V. CARDIFF OORINTHIANS. At Barry Island this afternoon. Within five minutes of the start Laity scored for the homesters, although the visitors had the better part of the play in the first half. After the re-start play was chiefly confined to midfleld, and neither side could make much headway. A corner fell to the Island, but the kick was not a profitable one. After- wards the Corinthians lost a rare oppor- tunity right in front of the Island goal, and the home defence afterwards prevailed'. iT:ia,i score: &o?)& Barry Isiand .?"' Cardiff Corinthians 0

It was reported to the Rochford Guardians yesterday that when certain old inmates of the workhouse were approached with a view to their removal to another workhouse so as to relieve overcrowding, they burst into taa.rs PEMBROKE DOCK V. TENBY UNITED. This match resulted in an e"y win for the Teuby United. Kinai: G. T. Pte. Tenby United. i 3 14 Pembroke Dock 0 0 0

PEDESTRIANISM THE POWDERTIALL HANDICAP. The chief pedestrian event of the year, the Powerhall 130 yard (XIOO) Handicap, passed throufg-h the first ties at Edinburgh to-dav After violent rain, it cleared, and the dav was fine. There were 120 acceptances, includ- ing Cairtmell, Growoott, and Eastman. The second ties and final will be run on Mondav HEAT WINNERS. Hall, Edinburgh, 12 yards. Cowan, Leven, 13 yards. Henderson, Edinburgh, 13 yards. Lloyd, Edinburgh, 14i yawls. Phillipe, 13 yards. Cartmell, America, Z, yards. Cartmell ran uaagnifloontly, winning in the last stride. His time was 13 2-5 sees, against a heavy wind. Paris, Edinburgh, 15 ygurde. E. Admas, Portobello, 1H yiards. Fallon, Leith, 15 yaTds. Ferguson, Loan-head, 14 yards. Brandon, Edinburgh, 10 yards. Scott, Motherwell, 13 yards. Roach, Ratho, 13, ya.r<fs. Runner wai disqualified. Purdie, Edinburgh, the favourite, was dis- qualified for making a wrong entry. Raeside, Edinburgh, lZ, yards. Richards, Edinburgh, 12 yaxda. M' William, Edinburgh, 135 yards. Goodfellow, Langholm, 15 yards. Cray, Leith, 13 yards. Malier, Edinburgh, iS yards. Taat, Edinburgh, m yards. 10". ONE MILE HANDMAP. Daly, Musselburgh (120yds) 1 Soott, Linlithgow (llOyds) 2 Kerr, Kinross (80yds) 3 Betting: Evens on 3 to 1 agst Banks, and 10 to 1 agst Daiy.

I LET NEWPORT BEWARE To the Editor of the "Football Express." Sir,—The hour has come when the Welsh Rugby Union should take in hand the con- tin ua-i threat on the part of the Newport committee to caaicei fixtures with Llanelly. Two reasons cam be advanced for this uns-portenuinuke attitude- In the first pla-ce mortal dread of the Tin.pla.ters, particularly at Stradey, trusting by this craven policy to i force LlaaeUy to play to their likink, or what they oadl in Swansea, 'a la Newport.' Secondy, the relation of Newport to the Welsh Union. The Newport officials seem to be labouring under the impression that the Welsh Union will thin ktwice before adopting drastio mres with them, lest the Usk- aideM transfer their allegiance to the En?- li?h RWby Union I?t t.he Newport com- mittee beware. Sould mattem be driven to this pass there will be a rift in the lute. A prominent Newport official once said that immediately this transfer move was made there would be a schism in the Newport club and committee: two Premier Rugby teams would be run in the town, one under the aegis of the English Rugby Union, the other under the Welsh. and finally, all teams in the Welsh Union would eraee Newport from their fixture lists. Besides, a large proportion of the Saturday crowd linlll-g the ropes hail from the sur- rounding districts, are Welsh by birth and extraction, and are quietly objecting to the line of action pursued by Newport in its relation to Llanelly. Monmouthshire, let it be emphasised, is essentially Welsh, and no Newport committee or Act of Parliament can magically trans- form it into an Emglish oounty otherwise than geographically. You never hear of Newport trifling with Cardiff in this manner, and yet I have wit. i.ts^ed hashing games between the two Welsh dubs in which referees have had to oaxttion players on both sides. The Newport Committee know with what teams to play "spoilt child." It must not be with the Taff- si.ders. t)ardiff must be on the fixture list even if the ambulance corps were perforce requisitioned for the afternoon. Are the Newport omciaJB loyal to Wales? I distinctly say that they a?e not. Take the Wales v. France match. Pritchard, Thomas, and Waller are selected to piay for Wales. The patriotic Newport officials come along and notify the three above-mentioned players that, in view of the Llanelly match, they oan take their choice, namely, WaJes or Newport. Possibly, the international French match is not important, and is a foregone conclusion, but this remgrk eman- ating from Newport officials point out the drift of the current. The three players, loyal to the.ir country, decided to don the colours of Cambria. Cambria vos salutaJ! The frre is sm-oeildering in different districte of Monmouthshire on the national question just now, although nothing is said publicly, Mid a little more refined insult to Wales will perhaps, awaken rather rudely the biassed English members of the Newport Oommitstee to the stern fact that there is such a thing as Welsh nationality.—I am, Ae., 1 Newport. ADj

I Going to Swansea? I PERCY BUSH LEAVING CARDIFF There is the greatest probability thas Percy Bush will leave Cardiff shortly foi Swansea. One of the leading iu-surazlm companies is opening & branch office mi Swansea, and the Cardiff footballer has been offered a resident secretaryship. Bush hiv not yet determined to accept it, but thos< in his conndence say it is practically oertaill that he will. There is little doubt but that he will resolve to do so, and it is understood that he will offer his services to the Swansea Club, by whom no doubt they will be promptly accepted.

First Test Match. MODERATE TOTAL BY THE COLONIALS. Englishmen's Good Start. JOHANNESBURG, Saturday Dull weather prevailed when a staii. was made to-da.y in the first Test match of the M.C.C. tour. 'i'here wa-s a very 1a.rge attend- ance. Ihe wicket was hard. The Colonials won the toss, a.nd decided to bat first. Cap- tain Wynyard, N. C. Uufnell, alid Blythe were omitted from the English side, while South Africa took the field as already announced. Zulch and Strieker opened the feouth African innings to the bowling. of Bucken-ham and Rohbs. Zulch scored much taster than his partner, wno was never really comfortable. lhe end was not Long delayed, but, although BuciienitLaia re-puaceu ih-ouipsou a.t iy7, it was iniupsoii-iiay waid who brought tho innings toO a ciote. Vogler 11 it up one of tlie loots, and w-aj neatly oaugnt oy Denton. The Colonials had niiuic 2i>e, UamlH.JeU, tne last man in, hitting a usei ui dozen. In the aitemoon the crowd had grown to 12,oo0, and much enthusiasm was &nown at tne excellent lorrn ot FauiKner and N<dtrs% tecore: SOUTH AFRICA.-Fimt innings. Z. W. Ztulch, b Simpson-Hayward. 19 1. Strieker, b 12 M. P-auijiuej-, b j>iinp&on-ilayward 7ii A. D. Aoawe, c Leveson-Gower, b ltbodes 53 S. J. Snooke, c Strudwick. b iuck- enham 13 Gordon White, c Wooiiey, b Buck- eiuiiMn 0 J. H. Sinclair, b Siinpson-Hayward 3 M. Goinniaille, st Strudwiek, b iSimps-on-liayward. 8 R. U. Schwarz, b Simpson-Hayward. 0 A. E. Vogler, c Denton, b toimpson- Haywa.rd 10 T. Campbell, not out 12 Extras 1 Total 206 M.C.C.—First innings. Hobbs, not out 33 Rhodes, not Ot" 15 Extras .?? & Total fno wicket) 62 The following is the M.C.C. team:- ENGLAND. H. D. G. Leveson-Gower (iiurrey) (captaira M. C. Bird (Surrey). G. H. Simpson-Hayward (Worcestershire), F. L. Fane (Essex), Hobbs tSurrey), Rhodes (Yorkshire), Denton (Yorkshire), Woolley (Kent), Thompson (Northamptonshire), Buckenha.m (Essex), and Strudwiok (Surrey).

[ Skittle Notes. ¡ By FLOORER. FSPITE the holidays 1b!II has bean a full programme of matches contested thii week in the Cardiff and Dis- trict Skittle League, and some keen akittlimg waa witnessed. At the But4 Docks ailey the Five Bein wer* the visitors, &ue though they found the Docksmen too strong for tneiu on every roil, yet a good tight waa seen, aud tlie margin 01 UO pins wiucn divided the teams at tut3 mikih was eveaiy spread over tne five roils aiwi ju»t auout represents the difleremoe oetwtjen tne teams, on tHe first roll an e?ht and lour s?vene eaaoied th? DooKsmen t? naa? with 06 to 01. Jut. ooupù ¡ OOIN>l'alOO me teamts on the e?'ond van U. th? aney, the J?? iea?in? lor tlie first nin< men, ajiu then a &?e )j.i??<?-np by Ali" and l^le-ase d?itviti? t?? ? tti? honour. The t?u? and tilth ro? ?? the pins ?ymg for tu D.o??. two 69'6 against &7 ?m 64 increas- ing tdieu- JOLLU v\eiU. xnougl flUeatesi, the Beus were far from beioig disgraced, tor it t.a,iies a good te-aia to win on tiie u;d bea Lock ■ A. Trou, with 29, wa"s their bc^t, and his efforts were atkiy seconded by tliree 28 s by Alien. Squires, and Rees. jilea^er was far and away the besi oi a good winning side, and got J5 in fiIJ-e style. Sid Howe 31, and i1 ranJclam 30 oam-e next in oovler oi merit. Though they wene bsatem, the Irish Irasti- tute put up a game figm a.g-amst the Grey. Hound, and only suffered a 22 pin lose at the L6wlU- of tne eiaoli Laiiionan side. They had none t.he best of luck on their first roll, and the Greyhound took a substantial lead in consequence. The next tliree rolls they did better and kept close to their opponents, but a smail roll again as their last crippled tnean. In this visit to tne alley they had two returns of a single, and three 3's. Sand- berg and J. Smith finished 366. and Clements and Collins were well up with 25'6. On the victors' side 28 by fspicer and 27 by Brown were the best. Webber, who had scored well on the first tour rolls, was unlucky in his last, but finished 25. A surprise awaited the Cardiff City at Penarth Dock, where they found the league leaders in such good form that a 24 pin loss was their lot. The Peniarth men at once set to work in good style, and with a couple of (nines by James and Smith, bucked up with three eights, they quite took the wind out of the sacks oi the citizens with 77 against 60. Then on the second roll further disaster awaited them, for 1 jane came along with a 8par, finishing 14, and James getting another 9, the city men were again in arrears with 79-70. though Howe g,* a E?andMl 9. They a?j.n w?re llÜnd on the third roll wi%. 76-69, but they finished by taking the last couple of rolls, and reducing the lead by 7, the final score reading 361-337 in favour of Penarth. The feartvure of the match was the magnificent rolling of Lane, who got 42 with 8, 14, 8, 6, 6. James ably backed him up with 36. and with Amgove 53 and Vow leg 31 were the main factors in their side's victory. For the city Harry Howe 36, and Beckett 34 were easily best, while Fisher, Moore and Seymour also showed good form. The first meeting of the rival Liberals of the Central and Roath Park wards was a keen affair, the result beirk-g in favour of the latter by 308-290, The New Park men fully deserved their victory for the skittling on both sides was good. Symonds and Sutton with 32's headed their scores, and Hurford rattled up 31 in fine style for the losers. At the Clyde another victory awaited the homes?eTH, the Cow and &nun'ers mm after homestelrigs, ht being beaten by 312-2?5. George Bailey 35. and Ross out on their own on the wir. niii-z side, and Richards got a fine 34 for the Llandaff men. NEXT WEEK S MATCHES AND REFEREES. :NEXT WEEK S MATCHES AND BEFF..REES. MONDAY, JANUARY 3. Cardiff City v. Clyd-e.-Referee appoiited by Five Bells. Greyhound v. Pour EIms.-lrish Institute. Cow and Snuffers v. Bute Dock#.—Grtv- bo-und. Splott Conservatives v. Barry Heltons — New Park Liberals King William IV. v. Oddfellows.—Penarth Dock. TUESDAY, JANUARY 4. Five Bells v. Irish Institute.-Splott. Plymouth Rock v. New Park Liber.als,-Bute Dock. Central Liberal v. Penarth Dock.—Odd fellow. All matches to be played on the alley of the first-named club.

AIR RIFLE SHOOTING BHOTTDDA VALLEYS "Mi&kin: G. Lee, 32; T. U £ le, W: H. J. Juoee J2- J. Davies, '?5; A. D. Gri<Btha, jo; W. Tvler H Tom iiaJ:I72; 3]; ? JerlT,to O?re, !4; T?w Lewis I 32: Fred Owea, 31; W. J. Soyce. 33-total, M4 Duar&ven OoLpwvati?e: W. ,ooo, M; H. John, 20; oj" 1. E'ans, 31; H. SH»ppard, 30; A. PaUimore, 6 C. Kitclrener, 26; J. Vincent, 3L; C. iUle.s 31; J. E. Jo use, 32; L. Thomas, 50; W. J. Eales, 28; T. Maid- ment, oi—total, 336. •Hibernian: P. Ooughlyt 2S; r. Davies, 25: F W«JL 20; W. Mor?n. M; E. 6,1?n, 28: W O'Briw, 26- T Beaton, W; W. Cook, X); T. Whitney, 29; G. EtMa' 22; J. Brooks. IP; P. Power 29—to«al 328. Social: J. L,,w is, 27; D. Llewellyn. 29; J. Jones, 2Æ!; D. Ho, 2.5; A. Derrick, 25; G. Boweo, 12; IL Fletohar. 26: J. Qoodridge, 25; D. EvtM 31; W. Lea- brook, 51; 6. Stock, 25; T. Dawsoa, i £ —total, Si2. Woodfield: A. W1, 29; F. WasUy, V; W. H Grey, 25; J. Janes, AV. Brewer, 30; G. WhAle, W. Brown, 51; L. Coombes, 31; S. Matthew*, 30; W. Morgan, 26; J. Da1'i.s, 23; G. Ford, 32-1.<)t&1, 351. .Di,uas lianti: J. Ve.¡U1, 29; W. Jones, 30; G. Wïl- llams, 51; J. Griffiths, 28; W. Morgan, 29; A. Lovati. 23; F. Hockaday, 52; F. Back, 31; E. Toonev, 21; J. iiockadav, 30; J. Looney, 29; D. Owens, 30—total, o4J. Royal: J. G. Eviuie, 31; D. Davis. 30; R. Eramis, et; T. Thom", 28; D. Evan*. 26; F. Thomaa. ?2; D. L. ])a. 32; W. Roberts, 5i; J. Blow, 32; G. Thomas. 5J; F. TD. avlea, ThomM, 31; T. Robwu, 3—t<?ta?, M& 3 3 F. Pentre Band: A. Smith, 31; R. Pritohftrd, 10; D. Thomas, 25; S. G. Webber, 28; b. Kinfity, 2S; T. t Morgan, 27; F. Collier, 26; L. Phillipe, 30; J. Janes, L> 33; W. J. JeakilM, 31; J. BsJiey, a; T. UilfM f uai, t _d""1.a