The Cambrian

Aberavon v. Neath. The first of the four fixtures of the season between t-hese o!d and formidable rivals was brought off this afternoon on the Aberavon ground. During the morning there had been a slignt fall of snow, and the weather continued dull and threatening. A great Ideal of interest was evinced locally in he fixture, as these matches are generally fought out in a most vigorous and determined man- Both sides expected to field representative teams, and lor the homesters Austin Davies and Bala reappeared in their ranks, the iai- ter after three weeks absence. Both teams were confident of success. The teams wero as follows: ABERAVON.—Back, E. Johns; three- quarters, Austm D ivies, Tom Thomas, Billa 1 Thomas, Will Thomas; half-backs, Jaek Jones (Bala) and Willie Harris; forwards, Will Jones, Fred Jenkins, George Vickery, T Williams Patsy Sullivan, D. Dennis, e' Leyshon,^and Kenefick.. NEATH.—Back. W. Be van three-quar-1 ters, A G. Parker, Torn Jones. C. Hendra. and T. Davies half-backs, T. Thomas and D Davies; forwards, Howel Jones (capt.l W. Jones, F. David, Dan Davies, E. Arnold* P.H. Neyland, T. Thomas, and D. J Referee: Mr. A. Hayes The only alteration in the Aberavon team was the substitution of Pugh for Will Jones. In the Nea.th team, Idris Jones was sub- stitute for Tom Jones, in the centre and H. Hopes and J. Hennery for P.(;. Xeyland and D. J Rosser. in the forwards. Will Jones kicked off for Neath, and Bala replied to touch. A free awarded to Neath, was punted in the air. but trained very little ground, and Aberavo" rushed and forced a miror. Several stiff scrum- mages were formed in the Neath twenty-live and two Neath forwards were stretched out, H. Hopes having to be bandaged up From here Aberavon secured, but failed to pass, and Neath pressed, but the homesters de- fence was sound. Aberavon forwards rushed a.nd Tom Thomas got to the line, but Tom Davies relieved with a good run to mid- field. Chris Hendra followed up with a good kick. Aberavon now pressed, and got to the Neath line, but Bevan relieved with a good kick to touch. E. Johns made a good at- tempt to drop a goal, but the ball went wide. Neath again relieved, but were sent back into touch by the 'Avon full-back. At the ensuing scrum Johnny Thomas (Neath inside half) was knocked out with a blow in the eye, and had to leave the field. for Neath. Patsy Sullivan now distinguished himself with a grand run, but held on too long and lost a one chance. Aberavon con- tinued to press and forced two successive minors. Johnny Thomas now returned to the field, and further scrumc ensued near the Neath line. The Aberavon halves opened out the game finely, and Hopkin Davies missed the ball at a critical moment, and Willie Jftbffi relievei. Chris. Hendra had now gone t«. tlv^ lull-back position, and Bc- '•'an took liiis piace nt centre. The home forwards agaai forced, but Idris Jones inter <tr|:ted and -ook p!ay back to uiid-field. For leel up Aberavon were awarded a free, anJ 'Jem Thomas made a grasjd but uiLsiu'cossf"il attempt at. goal. Play now settled in Neath ten 'lory, ;uid Abera*,cn made a. determin rd attempt to Wiiiic Harris made an exc< lie.m run through the Neath forwards, IWill Themas failed to hold on. Another delay now ensued, John Thomas, of Neath, being again knocked out, and having to leave the lield. OIl resuming Neath forwards headed a good ra h to the home 25 for the first tuna so far, but Austin Davies relieved, A free to Neath sent play to touch in the home 25. From here Willie Harris kicked well down the field, and Austin Davie? tackled Hendra before replying. Neath now had a !ùok in, and Idris Jones, inter- cepting at the centre, beat all his opponentiS and ran in with a grand try, which Hendra failed to convert. Aberavon now pressed, and were awarded a free, and Tom Thomas again tried for goa.1, only missing by a few inches. Half-time score Neath-I Abera v or.—N il. Madden restarted for Aberavon and Neat-h resturn.d to the centre. It was noticed that Idris Jones was not. playing, his side having been strained in scoring his try. Howel Jones took his place. From the ensuing serum at the centre the whole of the 'Avon backs passed. Will Thomas being pushed into touch near the line. Bevan next sent to touch near the home line. Billa '1 homafi secured, but was well tackled. Idris Jones now returned to the field. From the line-out i .e visiting halves handled weli, and carfied play across the field in dan- gerous proximity to the home line. For feet up Neath get a free, and Bevan put in a good kick. The next item of interest was a bout of fisticuffs by an Aberavon three- quarter and a Neath man, the Aberavonite appearing to be the offender. But the re- feree failed to see this, and the game pro- ceeded It was now getting a fearful game, fisticuffs being freely indulged in. In a m. Lee at the centre Johnny Thomas was again knocked out by two of the Aberavon men, one knocking him down and the other kick- ing him whilst on the ground, and the game was at once stopped by the referee. Johnny Thomas had to be carried off the field in an unconscious condition. The crowd now rushed upon the field, and the game came t-o a conclusion eight minuter before time. FI STAL SCORE: NEATH.- -1 try ABERAVON.—NU "HOTSPUR'S" COMMENTS ON THE GAM E. A more disgusting display of foothal] (writes "Hotspur") it has not been my lot to witness. From the begmning to the end three or four of the Aberavon men displayed great roughness, and on several occasions that roughness became accentuated mio sheer brutality The're^ults were shown by several of the Neath men being temporarily ren- dered hors de combat. Two were incapaci- tated permanently so far as the game was concerned. Hendra was the first to receive bad treatment, and after being absent for eome minutes he returned with his face bandaged, and had to go to full-back. Other casualties on the Neath side were sustained by ldris Jones, Howell Junes, Tommy Thomas and Johnny Thomas. The last man suffered more than any of the others. He was knocked out twice, and eight minutes before the close of the game, as he lay ur "n his back, he was apparently deliberately punched by tv.o players on the home side. He was taken from the field in an uncon scious condition. This was the end of the game, as have been already stated, eight m.n- utes before the call of tune. To tome extent unquestionably the rough tactics displayed were due to the apparent weakness of the refereemg Early in the game he showed leniency, and that leniency was taken ad- vantage of by the home side. with the re suit that nn.ickly the tactics became rougher and rougher, until he seemed to lose all con- trol of play and players. Never have more regrettable incidents been witnessed on the Aberavon field To be perfectly clear in the matter, I must 6ay that the Neath men were on the whole blameless, and for that matter, too, the same can be said of the bulk of the Aberavon players, but, unfortunately for the home team, they have in their ranks three or four men who ought never to be al- lowed to don a football jersey. The scene oa the ground at the finish was one of the most regrettable ever witnessed at Aber avon. The crowd surged in from the toucn lines and mingled with the players. The referee was totally unable to proceed, and the play came to an abrupt conclusion. Little can be said of the play. It was from start tj finish of the rough and tumble order. The only incident worthy of note was towards the conclusion of the first half, when ldris Jones scored a magnificent try after running more than half the length of the ground. The forwards on either side were evenly matched, and the halves were also fairly even, whilst the full-backs did well. It is t) be hoped lor the sake of Welsh football there will be no repetition of the regrettable incidents of the game Thomas recovepd consciousness at the conclusion of the play. HOTSPUR."

Treherbert v. Llanelly, The visit of Llanelly to Treherbert on Saturday afternoon caused considerable in- terst in the Rhondda Valley, and was look- ed upon as the most important engagement on the Treherbert fixture list. Local en- thusiasts recall the fact that it was two treasons since Llanelly were in the Rhondda town before. LJanelly's brilliant exhibition against Cardiff, and Treherbert's poor dis- play ar'am&t Mountain Ash on the previous Saturday made the result in favour of Llan- elly a. foregoing conclusion The homesters were, however, (iktermined to give the visi- tors 'a good game. Llanelly wore minus Auckland and Harry Watkins, whilst the homesters were five forwards short, but were assisted by Dai Jones, Aberdare. The wea- ther was of an ideal character, and there was a very large gate for Treherbert. The teams were as foUows — LLANELLY.—Back, A. Mason; three- quarters, Rowe, Paddieon, W Davies and L Thomas; halves, W. J. Rees and Dick Thomas; forwards, D. Walters, Evans, H. Cole, Long, W. Roberts, C. Roberts, J. John, j. Downing. TREHERBERT.—Back, Lvans; three. quarters, J. Parker, D. Fitzgerald, F. Hard- D Rees; halves, E Uavios and S. Skins • forwards, F J. Argust, W. Powell, (f. Kirk house, E. Eveleigh, J. Poison, S. Jones, W. Griffiths and D. Jones. Ltanelly starts) operations 40 minutes late, the "homesters forcing their way into their opponents' 25, relief being brought by fine dribble by the Scarlets' forwards. Hardin- prettily intercepting a round of passing, kicked to Mason, who replied to balf-wav. Smart play by Fitzgerald almost resulted' in a try, a minor resulting. Llan- eliv now broke away prettily, and Evans re- ceiving from Rees, crossed with an uncon- verted trv with Fitzgerald hanging on his 'ca-k Several pretty movements were brought off by Llanelly, but they were wpfclied too closely. The homesters were awardtd „ free at half, from where Fitzgor- aH landed a beautiful goal The Scarlets sdoptcd the New Zealand met'ioo, Downing piavine wing forward. Rees now initiated a. brilliant round of passing, Rowe eventu- ally scoring behind the posts. Mason con- vesting. The kick-out saw Treherbert on the Llanellv line, W. Davies clearing beau- tifully to the half. Thomas now did the home halves and got within inches of the lmo, but was brought down. IJanelly were pressing at half-time. Half-time Score IJanelly.—1 goal, 1 i.ry. Treherbert.—1 penalty goal. Dai Jones re-started, Paddison finding touch at half-way. Fitzgerald with a huge kick sent play to the Scarlets' 25. Mason now got into difficulties, oeing tackled with the bail in his possession. For oil-side play by the visiting halves Treherbert were awarded a free kick, but nothing resulted. E. Davies shortly afterwards made a mark, and Fitzgerald planted another goal. Tre- herbert were now exhibiting line form and kept the Scarlets penned right on their line. Here Eveleigh tricked several of hu oppon- ents and passed to Harding, who romped over behind the posts, Fitzgerald convert- ing. D. Davies got a pass, but not being supported nothing caiix; ot it. While m this position Harding kicked across, and Fitzgerald scored another trv, which Parker failed to convert. FINAL .SCORE; TP EHER73 F,KT- -1 converted gnal, 1 goal from a mark, 1 penalty goal, and 1 trv. LLANELLI—1 goal 1 try. NOTES ON THE GAME. more brilliant spectacle has not been v. •• "■ ■d c-ri the home ground this tea^on. Treherbert did the tnooF of the attacking, and during the second i-talf were all over the Scarlets, be'ating them on the defensive for the greater portion of she game. In tne tights Llanelly were beaten,"and although nj orthodox r. t y Ie of passing was indulged in there was always a,L man "to be found to take a pas. Victory was rained by Tre- herbert by their fine forward°play, (l whom Dai Jones, Eveleigh and Kirkhouse were the pick. Of the Llanelly eight Tom Evans played a great game, as'did also Walters and Downing. All the home backs were in fine fettle. The visiting halves Paddison a.nd Davies, were the pick. "ROCKINGSTONE.

Scotland v New Zealand. From one triumph to another the New Zeaianders have marched since their arrival in the Mother Country and now, after tra- versing a long path, which they have left strewn with the flower of English football, the wearers of the Silver Fern faced to-day on Inverleith their greatest test so far. Scotland in international force, in mterna- tional array all but Da: will give the an- swer to the fiercely debated question whe- ther New Zealand has said the last word in British Rugby football, or whether the old game, remodelled ten years ago by the fcot- ball genius of Arthur Gould, will require to be remodelled again on the scientinc pian 01 our young brothers from "Down Under. Everywhere the match to-day had aroused he keenest interest, arKj avVay in far-off Maoriland we can feel sure that enthusiasts t there are waiting for the end of this supreme struggle even more keenly than in the Old Country. Feeling has been created that the match has not oeen given international sta- aus, but with five Scotsmen in the New Zealand team there is some reason for the Scottish Union action. On the other hand, h Fell, who has performed frequently on the side of Scotland, had refused to play for the home country, although strong pressure was exercised to make him renounce his excision The teams were: SCOTLAND.—Ba?t gcouler three-quar- ters, L. McLeod, K. MCLeod, Greig, Sloan, and Simpson half-backs, Mu-r° and Simp- son forwards, Sievrifrht', McKenzie, West, McCullum, Scott, Russe.1 and KOlle. NEW ZEALAND.Rackj G—ett; three- quarters, Smith, Deanes and Wallace-; five- eighths, Hunter and Stead; half-backs, Rob-rts (winger), and Gallag^1": forwards, Casey, Tyler, 0'SulliVailf Uunningham, Mv- Donnall, Seeling and CIasgjvv- There was a terrific crowd when the New Z.calanders turned out. Every inch of the ground W3- occupied, and 0" 25,000 were estimated as on the ground. The New Zea- landers were greeted by [>-ufl *,ic shouts from the Co'onial students, and flags were waved on high The fow cleared and the sun shone a liitle. The Scots looked the bigger and more powenul. Am:dst pent-up yells the New Zealanders parted- SCOTLAND'S SENSATIONAL START. The start absolutely took the breath of the spectators away, and anj:dst an absolute thunder of cheering from the vast crowd the SCOTTISH FOIIW 1RDS SV^ EPT THROUGH The FIRST bCRUM and in a wild impetuous r11,b went pell-mell on the 'Devil's'' Une The ball was car- ried right on to the bank and here for a moment or two the game bung amidst the most terrific ex,itell-,ent. A ly kick gave- j New Zealand relief at the very momenta they most needed it and then a fearful bungle'by Scoular Ict Ne* Zealavd right' down. Ihe Cantab LD fie;d ng a long punt by Wallace sipped arpareB-Jy on ice and | fell flat on his face. Theri was Srave an xietv in Scottisn circles as Wallace went for tbe "ball, but Scoular just got up m time and kicked the ball into tJuch, For a moment play ruled in Scotch ground, but once the ball was in the serum the big Scots absolutely WADED THROUGH TH# COLONIALS and away to the other end the game )"fered. Thus earlv the representatives of the lhistle were exhibiting unlooked superionty, but whether they Would last the pace was another thing. A lOJlg kick by Smith was bungled by Scoular In the "tte,r. la^" ion. New Zealand Were now on Scotland s line for more than twenty mincte6 al,ter start, when Scotland were pr^^ng hard e. d. simpson Dropped a goal- New Zealand had more of the game after- wards and r.TT'r- GLASGOW SCORED ?AR °^L- v Wallace failed with the PlaCe> u ,fW land lasted a terrific pao, the better, and SMITH SCORED for the Colonials, Walboe failing to convert. Several free kicks were gifen agalDfit the viAtore, anu f /r-.rrT < x-ia L. M'LEOD SCORED FOR SCOTLAND. The kick failed. Half-time I L- SCOTLAND—1 droppe" gUiiol x l-rll (7 points). NEW ZEALAND—2 tries P011115)- • Ttr-I.o Shortly atwr resuming <7 jur.d. From a penalty j j Scottish dexter poet, and the ball rebounded into play. McLoed afterwards resumed, play was little short oi furi0U6 111 the tios" ing moments of the game. • rpwrr-p NEW ZE^\LAND SCORED TWICE, neither try being converted, and a sensa- t.onal game ended. FINAL SCORE: NEW ZEALAND—4 tr-es' SCOTLAND—1 dropped

Swansea II. v caPiIiartlien College. Swansea, Seconds paid a v4sH !? then this at termor,, and the l-ollegv 13.1-is. The Seconds took doWB ajgood team and the noinesters also fielded the best available fifteen It was anticipated the visitors would notch aiJ easy victory. I he teams 'ined out as. follows :—_ SWANSEA II.—Back, F- thr<* quarters, Llew. Davies, W- R. Thomas, R Boswe.ll, awl Warburton: half-backs, W. J. Davies and Kift; forwards, Morgan (capt.), G. Hayward, D. Price, A. Williams, S Crowmaai, D. Bovan, Halden, and Ben Harris. CARMARTHEN COLLEGE.—Back, Gravelle t hree-q uarters M- Davles> F- W. Rees, T. h. Jenkins and Hopknis; half- backs, M. Andrews and J. D. Jones for- wards, W. R. Jenkixm H. A. Lewis, C. Ayton, Ben Thomas, Hert Moon, M. Hir:- ing, D. Davtes, and Hatley i'lie field was very hard, aDd almost UIl- playable. Swansea, vvore by faT t'^e stronger teeim, and they had things pretty well their own way, as* the pooro' indicates. In tho first iwif Dick iioswell VVai'burton, Find Rees, W. R. Thomas, and others scored. The two tries of Warburton were converted by the full-lwk. Plav Was of a most uninter- esting character, o\v-m<f to the vast super- iority of the Swansea Seconds- Carmarthen College men played a very P°or K511111'' and evidently lacked tiaining I'1 ^le second half Corrner scored a pemalty goal, and Llewelyn Davies aind Kift soored a try each. Swansea fairly waltzed round the Carmar- then men, who never had a look in from beg uniting to end. FINAL c. o it E SWANSEA II—2 converted goals, 1 -2 penalty goal, 1 dropped goal, and 5 tries. CARMARTHEN—-Nil-

——. —— Bristol v.. Blackheath, Played on the County Ground, before 6,000 spectators. Hartley started for Blackheath. the fiirtst half was in favour of Bristol, but tht; only score was a goal from a mark by j Shewring. Afterwards Bristol had most of the play. Tries were scored by Soott '2), MaAthias and She^wriag1. Moore failed at the tricks. FINAL SCORE: •BRISTOL—15 points • BLACKHJEATH—2Jil.

I Pontardawe v. Llangennecb. This natch was pla.yed at Pontardawe on Saturday. This was the first time for Pon- tardawe to meet Llangennech this season, and a very keen game was anticipated. Teams were as follows :— LLANGENNECH .-—Back, T. Morgan; three-quarters, T. Williams, W. J. Bowen, J. Llewellyn and D. J. Thomas; halve*, R. Hughes, I'. Francis; forwards, J. W. Lewis, D. Bowen., G. Davies, T. Hagedorn, L. Davies, -S. Hill, W. Charles and D. »J. Da- vies. PONTARDA \VE.-Back. D. Watkms; three-quarters, Ford Scale, D. Daniel, W. J. Eapsey, Geo Evans; halves, T. Lewis and D. Thomas forwards, A. Williams, D. 1. Phillips, Wat Smith, G. Morgan, T. Rees, W. L. Lewis, Edgar Morgan and D. Griffiths. Referee—Mr D. H. Davie6, Ncath. LS The visitors played three substitutes, and Pontardawe were minus Hector and Ford Scale. D. Thomas played on the wing, ami \V. West went to the pack. The visitors started, and kept play in the home quarters, but from a, scrum Daniel kicked over the centre and give and take play found Pon- tardawe conceding a minor Half-time score Pon t ardawe—N il. Llangennech—Nil. In the second half J). Daniel dropped a goal for Pontardawe. FINAL SHORE: PONTARDAWE -1 dropped goal. LLAN G E N N E CII—N il.

Cardiff v. Newport. Newport were without Uzzell, whose place was taken by Stanley Williams, while Car- diff were minus Biggs, whose position on the right wing was taken by R. Gibbs. After Newport had made a burst toO the Cardiff line the home team made a. great rush, started by Bush, right to the other end. < Gibbs picking up n ar the line, crossed with a try within ttiree minutes of the start. W infield con verted. Newport were not do- ing at all badly, but Cardiff showed greater cleverness in attack, and after fine passing across the line J. L. Williams scored, Win- field failing to convert. Newport played strongly after this, and brill ant passing endc«1 in a try by Protheroe, which wag not converted. Magnificent play bv Bush gave Gibbs anot-her try for Cardiff, Winfield failing to add the points. Half-time score: Cardiff—1 goal 2 tries. N cwport—1 try. Newport were all over Cardiff in the trrst twenty minutes of the second half, and after a tierce attack on the line Charles Pritchard fought his way over, with several Cardiff backs hanging on to him. Griffiths' kick was a failure. It was not til\ near the end that Cardiff recovered themselves, and after brilliant passing, initiated by Percy Bush, Williams, on the Lit wing, scored a great try, which Winfield failed to convert.. This was all the scoring. FINAL SCORE: CARDIFF—1 goal -5 tries. NEWPORT—2 tries. NOTES ON THE GAME. Cardiff undoubtedly deserved their victory, but their back play was disappointing, whilst Newport's was worse. Bush played a clever game at outside half for Cardiff, and started all the movom-enta which led to scores. R. A. LIibhs was a success on tho right wing, and did b. tter than Cecil Biggs. Newport forwards piaved extremely well, and quite held their own wit.h the Cardiff eight.' Gunstone was the best of be New- port three-quarters, and spoilt majiy of the Cardiff passing movements. Griffiths and Winfield were both successful at full-back. "TAFF-SIDER."

Briton Ferry v. Skewen United. These teams piet for their first and only fixture this reason at Briton Ferry. The weather was all that was desired for play- er. ind spectators. Merriman played full- back on this occasion, his plaoe at three- quarter being taken by Miers, of the Lopdon Welsh. Briton Ferry played several substi- tutes. ftktwen started operations, and with- in a. minute of the start the visitors crossed the liiie, Frank R-ees scoring the try, which c was converted by Tom Davies. The visitors again pressed eciums following in quick suc- cession in the home territory. The Skewen backs did some exceptionally smart work, llw vibitors pressed right through the first half Netd Thomas was injured, and had to be taken off the Cetd. Half-time score: Skewen United-l goaL Briton Fe,rry-Nil., -I- Uurmg the second nail piay oi a. some- what loose character was witnessed, and "ultimately was carried to the visitors' ter- ritory. Unnecessary roughness between the players took place, and this culminated in a fight between two of the players, Bey- non (Skewen) and Bailey (Briton Ferry) be- ing ordered off the field by the referee. Just 1-efore the end of the game E. Williams crossed the line for the Ferrv. FINAL SCORE: SKEWEN.—1 goal. BRITON FERRY.—1 try.

Oystermouth v Danygraig1. Played ar. Oystermouth on Saturday. Danygraig kicked off. The homesters were penalised, but the kick failed. Danvgraig -!c -It pressed and Jack Davies in particular played all he knew. Their failure to score was due to the greasy state of the ball. A fine round of passing by Danygraig saw the wing man lose t-he badl at a critical period. Oyster- mouth now assumed the aggressive for the first time, but with a good dribble Dany- graig soon changed the venue. R aIr time Score Oystermouth.—Nil. Dajiygraig.Nil. Three minutes from the restart, Dany- graig scored through Harry Crocker, after a pretty bout of passing, in which all backs handled. Kick at goal failed. Although now playing a gainst the slope, Danygraig were continually pressing, and it was not ]ong before Felix Lewis scored. The kick at goal failed. FESTAL SCORE: DANTYGRAIG—2 tries. OYSTERMOUTH-Nil.

Swansea League. DA.N&YRACG V. BRYN- TAWE. Play,ed on the Da.uyg.vaig enclosure. The v.eitors were not at fall eUrengtb- The homesters kicked off, and the ball rolled: ovRr the line, and Davies touched down. By j a series of kicks the visitors gained ground. Prom a ?ornm, Luke Tucker obtained, and 1-nt in a well-judged kick into the Bryn 555. A lovely bout of passing by the 'Quins' backs nearly ended in score. After this Tom Thomas obtained, and relieved to half- way. Thomas opened out the game well, and Jack Jones received and crossed the home line, but the referee disallowed the try. Nothing daunted, Bryn soon resumed the a^grrestiive, and put the 'Quins' lime 'n danger. The home backs again got into motion, but Dai Jeffery mulled badly, aud a good ohanoe was lost. The Bryntawe for- wards were now playing a fine game, and heeling out clean, and gained possession five times otii of six. Half-time arrived with n-j score. Half-time score: Danygraig Harlequins—Nil. Brymtawo—Nil. Bryutaiwt; restarted, and the ball rolled into touch. From a scrum Toon Thomas broke away, and gained 25 yards. now played the New Zealamd style, playing J. A. Jones as wing forward. A forward rush by the homesters gained conaideratble ground, and putting the Bryn line in danger. Tom Owens, with a. fine kick, re-1 lieved to half-way. Alby Meyrick effected a. fine tackle of Luke Crocker when he looked dangerous. G-riff. Williams obtained from tIN line-out, and put in a kiok to half-way. Time was fast approaching, and exciting play took place in the home 25. L. Crocker gained possession, and transferred to Harry; Thomas, who kicked into the open, when be should have made for the line. The game finished in semi-da-rkneaa, no points being scored. FINAL SOOKE: DA.NY GHAIU HAK-LEQUTNS—tNi 1. B RrNTAWE-W-Nil.

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Swansea Schools' League. TO-DAY'S MATCHES AT SWANSEA. Five matches were brought off on the Swansea Recreation Ground, on Saturday morning in connection with the Swansea Schools League. The ground was very hard ia some patches frost bitten. RRACE-ROAD v. RUTLAND. Referee: Mr. Griff. Jones (National). FINAL SCORE TERRAC E-KUAi)—6 tries. RUTLAND—2 tries. The winners "■corea lineIT wrree tries m tne first half, through T. J. Davi-es (2), and I Buckland. Rutland scored their two in the second half, Tanner and Tovey crossing. It was an encouraging result, for Terraoe-road, as they registered their first win. Tom Davies was Rutland's best player. DANYGRAIG v. CENTRAL H.G. Referee: Mr. W. Thomas (Brymnill). FINAL SCORE: CENTRAL H.G.—1 goal, 1 try- DANYGRAIG—1 goal. B. Jones and Jenkine scored for Central H.G., Clarence Thomas kicking their first goal of the season. Pipe's try for Danygraig Was a beautiful effort, wending his way through capitally. Morris converted. It was a very fair game. INDUSTRIAL v. ST. THOMAS. Referee: Mr. Fred Allen (Cwm). FINAL SCORE: INDUSTRIAL-Nil. ST THOMAS—Nil. Contrary to general expectation, Indus- trial failed to beat their opponents. On the day's play the teams were evenly matched. St. Thomas are to be congratulated. PAROCHIAL v. NATIONAL. Referee: Mr. E. J. Joslyn ("Felix"). FINAL SCORE: NATJONAL-4 tries. PAROCHIAL—Nil. Parochial played a stubborn game against their bigger opponents. H. Davies (2) and T Jones scored in the first half for National and Goldswain in the second. National passing was creditable at times, Mabbett being good. Saunders did well at half-back for Parochial. ST. JOSEPH'S v. HAFOD. Reieree Mr. T. L. Jenkins (St. Thomas). FINAL SCORE: ST. JOSEPH'S—2 tries. HAFOD—Nil. Easily the best match on the ground. St. Joseph's were the bigger lot, Moore and Bryan scoring. Play was bright through- out. St. Joseph's will go strong for the championship. SWANSEA SCHOOLS LEAGUE TRIAL MATCH. Prior to the great fight were was a trial match in connection with th Swansea and District Schools League at St. Helen's, with a view to selecting a team to represent the Swansea Schools at Neath next Saturday. The teams "A" and "B" lined out as fol- lows: "A.Back, Budge (Danygraig) three- quarters; Williams (St. Thomas), Edwards (St. Thomas), Jenkins (National), and Baynham (C.H.G.); half-backs, Jones (Ha- fod) and Lewis (Hafod) forwards, West, Boyle, Giles, Lewis (C.H.G.), Begley (In- dustrial), Owens (National), Brazell (Haiod), and Palmer (Intermediate). "B."—Back, Jenkins (Martin-street); three-quarters, Morgan (.Hafod), Miller (In- dustrial), Saort and J. Evans (P< ntrepoeth) half-backs, Locker (Industrial) and Pegge (National) forwards, Hill (Industrial), William* (Danygraig), Price (Dyiait_>), Thomas (Plasmarl), Thomas (Pentrepocth), Popham (St Joseph), Elliot (Martm-6treet), and McMurray (National). "B" kicked off with the wind in their fav- our, but the "A" team at once assumed rg- gr. esive tacties and it was not long before Begley was over m the corner. The kick at goal failed. The drop out brought no re- Lef to the '"B" team, who were much smal- ler than their opponents, and Jenkins went over with the second try. Not to be denied 'B' rushed to over the half-way line, but their stay was of short duration, and "A'" worked back to "B" territory, and Jenkins scored h.6 second try under the posts. The kick at goal was a successful one, Giles con verting. "A" indulged in some passing which was by no means bad, but a good kick by one of the "B" backs caused play to settle in rnidfield for a while. Mainly through rushes, the "A" team worked to their opponents line, but they could not score, and "B" came ba.ck to nudfield. Half- time was then called, the score reading: i Half-time Soortl "A" Team—1 goal 2 tries. "B" Team—Nil. "B" restarted operations, but "A" at once took up the attack, play waging on the twenty five line Despite repeated attacks "B" managed to keep the "A" team from scoring for a time, but at lencth Farmer pierced the defence and scored a. pretty try which was not converted. "B" gradu- ally worked back to close on midfield, but they could get no further and the whistle went with the final score: FINAL SCORE: "A" TEAM.—1 goal 3 tries. "B" TEAM—Nil. NOTES ON THE GAME. "A" team were much the bigg-r lot and consequently outplayed their smaller oppon- ents. However, the "B" team were a sturdy little lot and played up pluckily, their forwards being quite equal to the "A" forwards in the scrum, but, tbe latter had the advantage in loose rushes. It wou'd be unfair to single out anyone for special mention, as one and all worked hard. A good team can be picked which will give the Neath lads all they want. "THE RAMBLER." SELECTION OF THE SWANSEA TEAM. Just after the conclusion of tho trial match the following team was selected to represent Swansea boys against Neath at the Gnoll next week :—Back, Price Jen- kins (Pentrepoth) three-quaiters, Williams (St. Thomas), Edwards (St Thomas), Jen- kins (Na ional), and Baynham (Central Higher Grade) half-backs, Lewis (Hafod) and. Lockyer (Industrial); forwards, West, I Boyle, Giles and Lewis (Central Higher Grade), Beglev (Industrial), Owens (Na- tional),'Brazell" (Hafod). arid Farmer (Inter- mediate). Reserves: Backs Miller (Indus- trial), and Evans (Pentrepcth); forwards, Hill (Industrial), and Williams (Danygraig). 1. CARDEFF BOYS Y. MA-li-YLLY BOYS. Cardiff Schoolboys met the Llanelly School- boys at Stradey on Saturday afternoon, in lovely weather, and before a big crowd. "he visitors kicked off, and play at once became i very fast. Cardiff, who adopted the New Zealand formation, wfei-e seen to advantage' III several passing bouts, but the Llanelly tackling, combined with magnificent forward work, counteracted the visitors' efforts, and a* half-time the score wd?:— Half-time scpre.- Cardiff Boys—Nd. Ijlauelly Bovs--N.il. In the second half Cardiff returned to the Welsh formation, and played the custom- j a,ry eight forwards, but without gTeatar euc- cess and sept out their biggest forward as. a five-eighth. The nippmeee of the home-! siens, however, h-os equal to the emergency, tintil Covrell scored an unconverted try from scrambling play pear the line. A bad misa by Bees, the Scarlet full-back, let in Cor- nish with a soft try. which the same player converted. FINAL SCORE: CAEDIFF SCHOOLBOYS-l converted goal, 1 try. LLAN'ELLY SCHOOLBOYS-Nil WELSH UNION'S GRANT TO THE SCHOOLS LEAGUE. At the Welsh Rugbv Union Committee meeting a deputation from the Welsh Schools league attended. It included Mr. Victor Evans (hon treasurer), Swansea, and as a result of the conference a sum of JB300 v as voted to the general funds. In granting this sum Mr. Ga.vin Honry (who was in the chair) Temarked: 'You have managed your affairs most admirab y. and in voting this sum to you we do .«*< with every confidence, and trust that you will continue to merit same.' B20 of the £ 200 has been allocated to Swansea, where funds are sadly needed. The town Leigues affiliated to the Welsh League are Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, Pontypridd, Risca, Aberavon and Neath. Leagues are to be est ablished at Maesteg and Bridgend. MORRISTON V. ST. JOSEPH'S Played at Ffonestfach on Saturday.— Final Morrist-on, 8 tries St. Joseph's Excelsiors, nil. J. NIOR LEAGUE ASSOCIATION FINALS. Manselton First 1 goal; Brunswick niL St. Marys nil Christian Mission nil. MELYNCRYTHAN EXCELS. V. GROS- VENOR. Final: MehncrvtVati, 2 goals: Grosvesnor nil.

s ig| AMAiAA UNITKD Y HOSPITAL Ti,A W;KR,S. This match was played at Stradey, before a large crowd. The visiters kicked off, and good play by their forwards gave many chances to t.hci.1- backs. Morgau Befv-an scored unaer the post for the visitors. The Rangers now had the better of matters, and Harry Morgan put his side in, and a for- ward rush by the forwards enabled Keenaa to soore for the homesters. Half-time ecore: Amman Uniëed-l try. Hospital Rangers— 1 try. After the interval Stevens scored an un- converted try for the Rangers, after a smart eJT ort.. FINAL SCORE: HOSPITAL RANGERS—2 tries. AMMAN mnTED—1 try ilfllAN UflfITED-l trY NOTES ON THE GAME. The wilinens showed improved form all round, and were fully entitled to their vic- tory.

Neath Schools' League. NORTH v. SOUTH. brs match woe played on the Gnoll Ground on Saiurday. and throughout the North complet. ly outplayed the South, Stevens particularly playing a very fine game. 6 FINAL SCORE: ORiH—3 (?oaJs 8 tries. SOUTH—Nil.

Welsh Trial Match: Probables v. Possibles. The Welsh Trial Match in view of the forthcoming international match with New Zealand was played at Cardiff on Monday. Only one half of the ground had been pro tected from frost. Neither of the Swansea players turned out, but at the moment! 'Mumbles" Davies was asked u> make the ■jQ^ix'iicv. only to find on arrival that his service were not required. PROBHiBLBS <WTntes).-<Baf.k, Winfield (Cardiff): three-quarters, W. Llewellyn, R. T. Gabe. Ralph Thomas (Cardiff), and Willie Thomas (Newport): half-backs. D. Gent. (Gloucester) and Tuaii Jones I'PontypooL); j forwards, C. M. Pritchand (Newport*, D- | Jones (AbeTdare), A. F. Hardinp (London Welsh), H. Watkins (L-lanelly), G. Travarff (Pill Harriers), J. Brown (Cardiff', R. Thomas and Harry Joaiee (PenygTaig). PCkSIBJLEtS (Stripes .—Back, W. M. Ed- wards (Bridgentil; three-quarters, H. T. Mad- docks (London Welsh)..T. P. Jones (Ponty- pool), R. A. Gibbs and J. A. Williams (Car- diff); half-backs, R. David (Cardiff) and J. Hopkins (Bridgend); forwards., J. C. Jenkins and J F. Williams (London Welsh), T.Evans (Llanelly), George Boots (Newport), W. Bevan (Aberdare). J. Powell (Cardiff), J. Mathews (Penygraig), and F. Davies (Neath). Half-time Score: Possibles.—1 goal, 1 try. Probables.—1 try. Gabe, who scored one try for the Probables was injured and had to retire. Gibbs (Pen- arth) a.nd Hopkins (Bridgend) scored for the Possibles. FINAL SCORE POSSIBLES—3 converted goals, 1 try (18 pts.). PROBABLES—3 tries (9 pts.). Scorers in the second half were, for Pos- sibles, J. F Williams and W. Bevan; for the Probables, Dai Jones and Gabc.

Swansea Baker's Death. An inquest watj neid at the Brynmelvn Hotel, Swansea, on hriday, touching tno death of Thomas Francis Lawson, 7, Bryn- meiyn-street. who died at his work at Ridd's Bakery, High street, the previous day Jane Lawson ai-d her husband was 61 years ot age, and a journeyman baker by trade. She last law him alive at 5 a.m the previous uay, when he appeared tne same as usual, but complained of shortness ot breath Six months ago he had suffered from bronchitis and inflammation of the it ngs and beart, ana vva*. then six weeks in bed. He had suffered off and on" evet since, but, adoeo witness, "he had very high spirits, and would nut give m." Dr. Powel had attended him. He had a seizure Oil his way to work last Monday, and kept to th*. house that day He used to go to sea, and probably the foreign climate experienced undermined his constitution. Sidney Ridd, baker 60, Carmarthen-road, said he was baker witb his brother at I08 Kigh-streer. On Frciay deceased came to WL rk about 6 a.m. He appeared better than he had been, and mad- no complaint until about 10 o'clock, when he said "Sid, I feel dizzy." Witness told him to leave the job he was doing alone and allow him (wit- ness) to de it. Deceased went out-side tor a few minutes. When he returned he said to w^ne^s '1 can feel it coming on again, and placed bis hand to his chest. He went out again, and on bis return, when cutting some dough be reeled and fell against a on hme Witness laid him on a pillow. Dr. O'Sulluan came very quickly. Dr. O'Suilivan ^aid he found deceased dead on the floor, on wnich there were a few drops of blixxl Death was due to syncope. Coroner said the poor old fellow had d^ed in harne<ss; it was a most commendable death, but a perfectly natural one. Mr. Ridd Quite right, sir; he did his best to keep the home going. Verdict in accordance with doctor's evi- dence.

Aged Forestfach Repairer's Last Turn. In inquest was held at Fforestfach on Friday, touching the death of John Morgan (70), Bryniau Duon Cottage, Y&trad-road, rfOiWtfach, repairer at Garngoch Colliery, who was found dead at the pit on Wedges- day. Mr. Kobson (.mines inspector) and Mr. VV. E. Morgan (miners' agent) were present. David Aiorgan (son) said deceased had never suffered illness. David H. Jones, Gendros, said deceased did not feel well on Wednesday and took a rest, ajid then resumed work. A little time afterwards deceased sent for witness to sav he wanted to go home. Witness went to where he was working, hut deceased, who could not then be found, wa,s afterwards dis- covered ui a manhole. When deceased had complained of being unwell, he said, 'Look at the sweat, and on another occasion said lie was shivering. Dr. F-raecr, Fforestiach, attributed death to .syncope. A Juror: Was that your conclusion be- fore yon came here? "A itness: I am here to guide the coroner and the jury. I give you the result of my examination and the evidence here confirms my examination. The jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes."

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GLYN-NEATH WOMAN'S DEATH. Curious Conflict of Medical Testi- mony. At Glyn i>ieath Poiioe Station on Saturday A?r Edward Powell, deputy coroner, held a.\i inqueet on the botly ol Alice tklwarda (il), wue oi L<ewis Ldwards, grocer. The registrar had refused to give a cer- tificate ol bin ia>l on the certificate oi death, ax-a Mr. Coroner (Juthbertson ctdered am in- quest. Lewis Edwards, husband, who buret into tearb as he was being sworn, and who wati deeply agitated during the tune he was giv- ing rus evidence, said his wiie had had two children, one of which was alive. Death took place on Wednesday. Dr. Dykes, Glyn .Neath, said he had ai- tenued m<. deceased troui Tuesday week up :c the time of death. When he first saw th* deceased he diagnosed the case a& one of influenza. What you have put on the certificate as 'la grippe?"—Yes. When did any serious symptoms set in?— The case went on well for four days, and on the fourth day he examined her foi piotru' sion of the womb. This he found not to be the case. Dr Dvkc, th«m proceeded to give the re- sult of his examination. There was a good deal of hemorrhage and clots of whi^t he took to be the ovum. He attended the wo- man regularly, and on Wednesday la.s' he called in Dr. J. W. Thomas, of Neath, in consultation Deceased was then in such a condition that he did not expect any imme- diate danger. The womb was very tender then, and the temperature 59. The Deputy Coroner You gave a oertifi cate la grippe, abortion, and eclampsia?— Ye*, Did you attend the post-mortem conduct- ed by Dr. Pritchard?—Yes j Having seen the post morten, do you still £ -dhere to the abortion?—Y s. There was a miscarriage?—Yes. There was a trace of abortion?—Yes.. What was the cause of death?—I say the cause of death was appendicitis. And the eclampsia (convulsions) you take trom hearsay. You did not &ee any convul- sions ?—Yes. I did not witness any puer- peral convulsions. Dr. Pritchard, f Resolven, who had made a post-mortem eXèi nination by direction ot the coroner, gave a detailed account of such examination The Deputy Coroner: What was the cause of death. Witness The cause of death was inflam- mation of the bowel due to appendicitis. Was there any trace of abortion?—I found no trace. You think Dr. Dykes was mistaken m that?—I shouldn't like to say that. But I found no trace of abortion. Proceeding. Dr. Pritchard sai* he found a perfectly healthy womb, and tnere were ab- solutely no signs of any malpractice. The difference between Dr. Dykes and himself was that Dr. Dykes said what he saw, and bv ."aid what he found The Deputy Coroner pointed out that abortion might be caused in many ways, for :i miscarriage was, he understood, some- Lmes bronght about by medical men to save a person's life. But th.at was clearly not so ?) this case, and there was not the slightest ground for suspicion. Whetnei she did ot via not miscarry, the Deputy Coroner said n did not think- the jury need trouble them- selves. There would, he thought, be no dif- ficulty in agreeing that death was due to appendicitis, brought about by pentonitis. Bv the calling of an inquest no reflection was meant on Dr. Dykes. Personally, he was very thankful Dr. Pritchard for the pains he had taken m making such a thor- ough post-mortem examination Dr. Dykes suggested that Dr. ,1 Thomas should be called. Dr. Pritchard: If you :-all Dr. Tho I shall ask to have Dr. McClure to give evi- dence. The latter was present at the post- mortem examination, and Dr. Thomas was not. 1 The jurv were, however, perfectly satis- fied, and the verdict was: "Peritonitis and appendicitis.

Restoration of Abergfwili Palace. Uio Bishop of St. David's will shortly shorty resume occupation of Abergwili Pal. acc, which was considerably damaged by lire in April, 1904. The work of restoration and improvement has been effected in ac- cordance with plans by Mr. W. D. Caroe, tho cost being about £13,000. The main wall and five rooms in the south- west wing survived the fire, and the external aspect of the place, some portion of which v. a.- erected by Bishop Laud, remains now as it was originally, though some subse- quent additions h,)\ e not been reproduced. Internally the whole plac.e has been re- planned, the chapel and the library alone retaining their former positions. A great improvement has been effected t,\ incorporating m the building as a top- ll^hted hall the open central courtyard.

A serious accident occurred on Thursday at Garth Colliery, Maesteg, v. hen John Stephens, foreman m charge of a power- driving engine, was struck in the abdomen by the drill, receiving shocking injuries. Tb» force of the dTil] caused a gaping wound in the poor fellow's side, and he lies in a very ciiti.-al condition.