The London Welshman

Y DYFODOL [Dymunir ar i ysgrifenyddion a threfnwyr y g wahano Gyfarfodydd anfon gwybodaeth yn brydlon am unrhyw gynul,liad a fwriedir gynnal, er mwyn rhoddi hysbys- rwvdd amserol yn y golofn hon.] 1905. Rhag. 25. Cartref oddi Cartref Capel Jewm. 25. Cartref oddi Cartref Capel Beauchamp Road, Clapham Junction. 26. Eisteddfod Flynyddol Undeb Ysgolion Sab- bothol M.C. Llundain yn y Memorial Hall. „ 26. Coeden Nadolig a Chyfarfod Amrywiaethol yn Dewi Sant. 1906. Ion. 18. Cyfarfod Te a Cyngherdd Blynyddol J ewin. 20-22. Cyfarfod Pregethu Blynyddol Jewin. Maw. 8. Eisteddfod Eglwys y Wesleyaid, City Road, yn y Shoreditch Town Hall. 8. East Ham. Cyngherdd Cystadleuol yn y Recreation Hall, Manor Park. 15. Cymdeithas Ddirwestol y Tabernacl, King's Cross. Cyfarfod Cyhoeddus. 29. Eisteddfod Flynyddol Shirland Road. Ebrill 6. Cymanfa Ganu M.C. Llundain yn Jewin Newydd.

Home News. CARDIGAN Mr. J. C. Medd, M.A., Barrister-at-law, of Stratton, Cirencester, who is a widely-known authority on the subject, delivered an address on "Agricultural and Rural Education" at the annual general meeting of the Agricultural Society of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, on Tuesday. Mr. J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., presided. CARMARTHEN. Mrs. Lewis, Stradey Castle, Llanelly, and her coachman were driving on Tuesday, and near the Old Lodge Works the horse was frightened by a locomotive and bolted. Both occupants of the trap were thrown out,, but they escaped injury, and later on were able to drive home again. CARNARVON. There was great jubilation in Bangor as well as in the other constituent boroughs when the news arrived that Mr. Lloyd-George had become a "right honourable." A whisper of a procession to celebrate his appointment got about, and the mere whisper had the effect of crowding the streets with students eager to swell the chorus of co ngratula- tion. A few of the Liberal leaders on the way to a meeting of the Liberal Executive Committee at the Rechabite Hall placed themselves at the head of the crowd assembled and marched them to the hall, outside of which a short meeting was held. Then the members of the committee entered the hall, but such was the enthusiasm of the crowd that they followed, and a spontaneous public meeting was held, which was of the most enthusiastic character. The following resolution was carried with enthusi- astic cheers That this meeting of Bangor Liberals desires to congratulate the Right Hon. D. Lloyd-George, M.P., on his appointment as a member of the present Government, and under- takes to do everything in its power to secure his triumphant return to Parliament at the forthcoming election." DENBIGH. The Rev. David Williams has resigned the pastorate of the Welsh Baptist Church at Llan- gollen, which he has held for a quarter of a century, in order to take charge of a cause in South Wales. FLINT. On Saturday evening, at the National Schools, the Rector of Flint, the Rev. W. Ll. Nicholas enter- tained a large party in celebration of the completion of 25 years as rector of Flint. GLAMORGAN. At a meeting of the management committee of the Cardiff Conservative Association approval was given to the candidature of Sir Fortescue Flannery. The Glamorgan County Finance Committee have decided upon the issue of a ^ioo,oco loan for a term of five years. It is proposed to effect con- siderable structural changes at the lunatic asylum at Bridgend. In the early hours of Tuesday morning Harry Heathfield gave himself up to the Cardiff police on a charge of stealing £5 worth of lead from the Council school in Stacey Road. On Monday, August 14, Heathfield escaped from Roath Police Station, at Cardiff. General Booth, of the Salvation Army, visited Swansea on Saturday and Sunday. He was re- ceived at the station by a crowd of enthusiastic adherents and admirers. On Satu: day evening he addressed a semi-private gathering of the older soldiers of the army in the Swansea District. On Sunday he appeared at three meetings, at which he preached or spoke. MERIONETH. At a meeting of the Wel,h Presbyterians of Merioneth held on Monday the following resolution was unanimously and enthusiastically adopted :— That this monthly meeting desires to convey to the Right Hon. D. Lloyd-George, M.P., its heartiest congratulations on his well-earned appointment to a leading position in His Majesty's Government." MONMOUTH. A verdict of" Suicide during temporary insanity was returned at the inquest on a Llanhilleth woman who took salts of lemon. A doctor complained of the conduct of a constable, and demanded an apology. The public will be grateful to Lord Tredegar for defining the difference between a baron and a viscount. Viscount Tredegar at Bassaleg, the other day, told his audience of school children that a baron was a baron, and a viscount was a viscount, but that the change had cast upon him 300 times more writing than he had ever had to do betore. Probably this was the most appealing way of putting it to school children.

Football Chat. fBy PEL DROED.] Last Saturday's Matches.-The most striking feature of last Saturday's matches was the victory, by six points to nil, of the Newport team over Swansea. It showed that the Usksiders have suddenly regained some of their past splendid form. Cardiff, who played the Welsh Inter- national three-quarters, with A. F. Harding of the London Welsh, in the forwards, defeated Blackheath by 24 points to four, whilst London Welsh proved too good for the Harlequins. Llanelly were defeated by eight points at the hands of Cheltenham—an English team that has come rapidly to the front this season. Aberystwyth Association team easily defeated Barmouth, but it is evident that the latter have but an elementary knowledge of the Soccer code. Ridiculous.—One of the most ridiculous state- ments that I have ever read is one in a recent issue of the London Evening News. The writer, whilst dwelling on the incident which occurred between a Swansea player and a London Welsh ditto at Queen's Club, expresses the opinion "that when two Rugby Union players come to blows a policeman would not have exceeded his duty had he entered the field of play and arrested the disputants, seeing that a technical breach of the peace was committed." The vapourings <9f the London yellow press" have always been of a very silly type, but the statement under review is particularly so. To=Day's Great Contest.—Never, probably, in the history of Rugby football has such interest been created throughout South Wales, and in British football circles generally, as is the case in reference to the great contest that takes place to-day (Saturday) at the Cardiff Arms Park, between the Welsh and New Zealand teams. The indifferent play of Gwyn Nicholls and Llewellyn at the Trial match produced pessimistic feelings, but it is evident that both Nicholls and Llewellyn showed decided improvement at Black- heath on Saturday, and as E. T. Morgan seems to be playing as well as ever, the hopes of Welsh enthusiasts have risen considerably. Gabe, has., of course, been in great form all through the season, so it is evident that even if the Welsh three-quarter line is not quite so powerful as it was last season, it is very good nevertheless. Forward, the Welsh side are decidedly smart, whilst at half-back, Wales is sure to shine. Even if New Zealand win, their score will not be a large one. "Hope," however, "springs eternal," &c., and let us trust that Yr Hen WIad will rise to the occasion and defeat the Colonials. A very large number of excursions are being run to Cardiff to day, and a tremendous attendance is anticipated. The kick-off is at 2.30. The gates will be'closed an hour at least before that time, but the period of waiting will be enlivened by the strains of the band of the 2nd V.B. the Welsh Regiment. I may add, that the New Zealand team were received with a civic welcome by the Lord Mayor and Cor- poration on their arrival in the city on Thursday. A Note from Durham.—Of the few Welshmen in residence at Durham University at present, the most popular is undoubtedly G. Haydn Evans, a London Welshman, who is making a great reputation, particularly in sport. He has proved indispensable to the combined Durham "Colleges Rugby team, as a half-back; and he has assisted the City team when possible, figuring among such celebrities as Imrie and Summer- scales. Haydn recently appeared in a cup match against West Hartlepool, acting as centre with Imrie and Hutchenson, and even in this good company he showed to advantage. For the next six weeks Evans will be in London, and this should be good news for the London Welsh Rugby team. He also shines at the Association game. We all wish him equal success in June next, when he sits for his final examination.