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NORTH V. SOUTH. OVERWHELMING SUCCESS OF THE SOUTHERNERS. Half-time Score. South—2 goals 2 tries. North—nil. FINAL SCORE I SOUTH—33p is. NORTH—Jpts.

NEWPORT V. GLOUCESTER. USXSTDFIRS ACCOUNT FOR THE "CHEESE)10N GEES. Half-cjne Score. Newport.—1 goal. Gloucester.—1 try FINAL~3C02E NEWPOB.T-17pB GLOUCESTER-9pts.

COEDFRANC V. HERBERT ROAD. This inter-school match was played at Neath on Saturday. The Coed franc backs showed splendid form, and victory lay from the beginning with their side by one drop- ped goal and three tries to nil. The three tries were scored by W. Harris, the left wing, and the goal was dropped by Jack Jonea. FINAL SCORE: COEDFRANC—1 dropped goal, 3 tries. HflRBEKT ROAD—NU. 0 'ow^- CWMAVON SCHOOLS v. TAIBACH FINAL SCORE. TAIBACn-Nil. fWOLLVON—Nil FINAL SCORES: Dunvant. 1 try; Pontardulaas, 1 try. Mart in-street nil: Peutrepoeth nil. CwTttHynfeli. 1 try; Aberrcrave, nil. BryntAwe II., 1 adverted goal; Llansain- >et II.. 1 try. Seaside Stars (Penctawdd), 2 tries; Gorseiiu Dn. 1 try. Llansamlet Juniors, 2 tries; Bryntawe II. 4 try.

HOCKEY. LLANELLY v. OYSTERMOUTH. Played at Oystermouth. FINAL SCORE. LLANELLY.—3 goals. OYSTERMOUTH.—1 goel. SWANSEA v. LLANDOVERY. FINAL SCORE. SWANSEA.—6 goais. LLANDOVERY— 2 goals. Scorers—Swansea: GU8 Nettell (3), Percy Richards, Gordon Coffiœ and Reee J0Ðe8. Llandovery: Matt NicfcoJls (2).

GREAT STRUGGLE ON THE ALBION GROUND. STERN STRUGGLE DOWN SOUTH. TRY BY TREW WINS THE GAME. GREAT INTEREST IN THE MATCH. The match at the fine Rectory ground of the Devon Albion Saturday) bad been looked forward to right through the season by Swansea enthusiasts. Even the charms of the encounters with Cardiff and Newport palled before the greater ex- citement of the Devon struggles, which have alwavs in the All White history ex- tended the "Avenue" boys to their very utmost. The momentous opening of the home ground in the Gordon, Messer and Co. days will be fresh :n local memory, and there has, ever since, been a red-hot desire to wipe off this ancient score. And, truth to tell the last match last season, on March 30th, on the Albion ground, went a. good distance towards doing it. TWO CONVERTED GOALS AND A DROPPED GOAL against a side like the All Whites is decisive enough in all conscience but much of the criterion value of the result is loot by the fact that Swansea were minus three good men for a large proportion of the game. And :n a "tight fit" like Albion v. Swan- sea this was a heavy factor in the deciding issue. There would probably be some Swansea folk who were basing calculations of a sort on the Albion's defeat by Ponty- pool. Neither side cid anything of the kind to-day, -nd the amount of training done by both teams was eloquent testimony to the importance in which the engagement was held. It was not the eaze this yesr that once the Albion match was finished with the Monday's fixture with Plymeutii could be regarded with a certain amount of equan- imity. This yectr the defeat by Plymouth of their near and dear neighbours rendered the task of double strength. It was realised that the tussle between Jago and Owen would require all the zeal cf the referee, Mr. Rodway, of Birmingham, who was a stran- ger, to Swansea at least.' The Swansea team journeyed from High-street Station by the 9.40 Y a. rn. train on Friday, and a small knot of enthusiasts saw them úîf with many expres- sions of good-luck. Eighteen men were taken up, including^ Nicholas as reserve three-quarter, and W. J. Davies and Geo. Hayw^rd, reserve forwards. It was hoped that Owen vould be able to stay over Sun- day for bhe Plymouth r'atch, but "R.M. it was feared, would have to return on Sat- urday night. The team had a pleasant jour- ney "round to Plymouth, and when they arrived they found the Three Towns talking practically of nothing else but the battle j royal. Everv Welshman in the locality had made up hIS mind to forego his dinner ra- ther than miss losing thA kick-otf, and of course the Swansea, element were in a fever- heat of excitement. It was generally re- cognised as a "Wales v. England" encoun- ter with the best of available club talent, playing—one side tor a cherisned record, j The record' of the matches played between the clubs since 1894 is as follows: —Played 26 Swansea won 18, lost 4, drawn 4. Scores—Swansea, 15 converted goals, 7 dropped goals, 4 oenalties, and 35 tries—220 points. Devonport Albion 6 converted goals, 2 dropped goals, 1 from a mark, 1 penalty, and 10 tries—75 points. Teams: DEVONPORT ALBION.—Back, Liili- crap; three-qurvrters, Harvey, Vivyan, Mat- ters, and Conuett.; half-backs, Jago and Hurrell; forwards, Spiers, Williams, Gu- bert, Cummings, Thomas, Maker, Bulkeley, and Edwards. SWANSEA.—Back, J. BancToft- three- quarters, Trew, L. Davies, Arnold, and Hopkins; halves, Owen and Toft; torwards, Joseph, Serine, Smith, Hunt, Hiams, Mor- gan, W. Davies, and W. J. Davies. Referee, Mr. Rodway, Birmingham. The weather, which had been dull-it be- ing showery all the morning—cleared con- siderably by two o'clock and induced by ¡ Discards announcing A Titanic struggle for two records," a crowd estimated at 8,000 had assembled half-an-hour before the kick- off. Eighty blue-dad inmates chosen from the Military Hospital were prominent. At. three o'clock—the advertised time for tlle i-ick-off—fuEv 12.000 people were present. TWe were no changes m either side. A drizzlinlg rain occasionally fell m the first t rrome There were many Ply- stages 01 tne game. x ■, J Tvw^ntH present. Swansea had a minutes past three, foiled by the A.- hions. Spiers kicked ofi, Trew to near the centre. Swansea wheeled tae first scrum, Toft putting in his kick over .he L, centre. Toft, a moment later, however, failed to repel a home attack by not fielding, and Arnold was hard pressed to kick :o touch. Mathers was grandly tackled by jjew. Davies when on the ran. Play^ruled 1 fast and furious, each side pressing in turn. The AfJbions were heeling out, but Owen beat Jago twice, Lilicrap nullifying the ad- vantage with splendid touch- finding. Then came brilliant work. Toft broke away su- perbly, and only the failure of Llew. Davies at the' initial movement spoiled a fine <-f- Iori. Spiers retrained the Cost grourd with a huge kick. Swansea forwards dribbled back Arnold made a mark and Bancroft punted "to the open, play remaining iu the home territory. The Albion forwards were heeling slowly and Owen was pen- alised, but nothing resulted, -wansea con. tinued to press. Bulkeley doing the work of three men in defence. Consegg agisted in removing the play to the Swansea quarters amid intense excitement, and Lilicrap was perfectly safe in his kicking. Toft ana Trew attempted to break through, but a oreat kick bv Vivyan put the Swansea line in peril. A great rush by trie visiting zor- wards saw Toft dash for the line. He wia obstructed and the Albions were penalised without result. Play continued in Swan- sea's favour. In repelling a rush Owen got a crack over the head and, to the dismay is of the visiting partisans, had to retire. Serine replayed him, Toft going inside. Mathers threw a good chance awav by a for- ward pass, and Owen came on. again. Play -was tremendously fast and the crowd rocked wHh excitement. Trew then came away brilliantly from Toft, outpaced the opposi- tion. and oored a SUPERB UNCONVERTED TRY. On the resumption Owen, getting away on the blind side of the sc-rum cross-punted, and Joseph all but scored. Half-time Score: Swansea-I try. Devonport-Kil. On the start of the second ball there would be about 16,000 people present. Vivyan commenced operations and AUbions promptly waging & fierce attack on the visiting line Serine came out as fifth three- quarter. Owen dazzled the spectators with l some characteristic juggling, but Albions rushed back and Bancroft was penalised for alleged laying on the ball and the home- sters attacked amid cheeirs, and Swansea were again penalised for offside. The kick went just underneath too poet, Vivyan's

LEICESTER V. LLANELLY. WELSHMEN WIN IN THE MIDLANDS. SCARLETS SUCCESSFUL BY FIVE POINTS TO THREE. The Scarlets visited the Midland town to- ay "-nd met the Tigers for the first time "his season. The team that made the jour- ney was a fairly representative one. There was some difficulty in filling the place of Mason. At one time it was thought that £ red Rees, of the Swansea Seconds, would •urn out; but on account of the Swansea Committee at their meeting on Monday de- clining to sanction the transfer, Rees was not available, and Harry Morgan, of the Hospital Rangers, filled the vacancy. The teams were as follows — LEICESTER.—Back, J. Jackson; three- quarters, R. F. RusseLl (captain) K. B. Wood, F. Shaw, and F. W. Handyman; halves, J. R. Watson and C. W. Wood; lorwards, S. Mathew, S. Perry, A. Good- rich, T. Y\. Smith, A. J. Hobbs, C. Stafford, A.^B. Swam, and G. Greasiey. LLANELLY.—Back, Harry Morgan; three-quarters, Llew Thomas, Griff Rowe, 4 Harry lh^uias, and W. lhoinas; halves, D. Lloyd and D. M. Davies; forwards, D. Wal- ters (captain), T. Evans, A. Stacey, J. Watts, Lieut. Dobbs, H. J. Cole, G. Stagg, ^na G. Auckland. There were 7,000 spectators present, and the match was played in fine but dull weather. Both sides turned out as an- nounced. Mr. P. Gilliard (London) was the referee. Llanelly started, and in the early stages of play Leicester were frequently dangerous, but smart play behind the Scar- lets' scrum kept them out, and Rowe kicked back to t.he centre, following which a burst bv Dobbs had an excursion into Leicester quarters. But bad passing let Leicester away to the centre. Free kicks to Leicester were well taken, and Llanelly quarters were reached, but a fine dribble was only just stopped by Jackson. Scoring seemed cer- tain from the ensuing scrum. Wood ed away, and Leicester made a big dash, which was st-opped at the centre. luter- change of kicking favoured Llanelly, but z' over-anxiety spoiled their chances, Lloyd be- ing penalised for picking out and Jackson kicking a good length back to touch. Play was fast and keen, a.nd Russel just kept L'anellyout by fine work. The Welsh- men now pressed, but failfJ to support their openings, and were several times repu .sed by free kicks. The three Thomases made a.n oneuing, and looked allover scorers, but Wood, for Leicester, clevcrly got away jr°ni a scrum and a fine attack was spoilt- From one or two scrums Leicester reached the centre, ana there was no score at interval, Half-tun- Score. Llanelly.—Nil. Leicester.—Nil. Leicester had the advantage in the re- start and for some time attacked hotly. H. Thomas cleared by annexing a pass ana kicking, and Lieut Dobbs eame aw^J splendid fashion to Leicester s 25 when a s'ODpase took place. A smart bout 01 pass- ing ended in W. Thomas swerving througn for a splendid try. which Davies converted. Leicester made a great dash, du„ spoilt a grand chance by wildly bassing and Llanelly safely clearel. Plav was now a little scrappy partly owing to continual stoppages, but a mark by Davies was very useful as it led to a great dash for the fine, but Mathews kicked a penalty goal rearing time. Llanelly pressed and played close. Leicester eased slightly, but nne- passing nearly sent W. Thomas through and after Davies haa missed the penalty an exciting game ended in a win for Llanelly. FINAL SCORE: -LLANELLY—1 goal. LEICESTER—1 penalty goal. I

.t, MORRISTON V. GOWERTON. HOME TEAM FAIL TO RAISE A SIDE. Mornston faiCed to raise a team to pla.y I Gowerton on Saturday. The match was to -have been piayed at Morriston.

MYNYDDBACH V. LLANELLY HOSPITAL RANGERS' Plaved at Stradey. The Rangers at- tacked and Hubert John got clean through the defence of the visitors but slipped vth the line at his mercy. Smart play by Tom Morgan and Hubert John carried play over the visitors' line where the Rangers would have scored had the referee not hit the ball in transit. The decisions of the referee aroused feeling on the part of a section vI the spectators. The visitors' forwards got into the home half for the first time, and George Jones scored a very soft try which I was unconverted. Good passing by the visi- tors followed and Dr" Williams scored an unconverted try- Half-time Score. Mynyddgach—2 tries. Llanelly Hospital Hangers—Nil. In the second half Hubert Johns made a. lively run, and was on4 tackled a yard friom the line. The Rangers were not tj be denied, and Levi Howelis got over from a. line-out very smartly, and the ho-mefitere were havin-g much the better of the game, but the referee nullified many 1. f their attempts without a-iy occasion. No ether so.ve was recorded. FIXAL SCDSE: MYNYDDBA.C1H—2 trios. HOSPITAL RASGEES-l try.

No v BRITON FERRY V. CARDIFF II. George Llewellyn kicked off for the Ferry- ites. and from the line-out the Beds led a rush. and made the pace scorch too much for the visitors, who elapsed into the defensive. A scrum was formed near the line, and Jack Phi Lips obtaining the ball, cQeverly dodgea over, but the try was not converted. On the re-start the visitors got away. and a beautiful bit at pawing by the Cardiff quar- tette took play weH into the home 25. A H»ng kick into tcraeh by Bariley brought re- lief and sent, matters to mid-way, and Wil- son, the home outside half, soon aner got over with an unconverted try. The hr-esteTs again pressed, and just before half-time was called the Cardiff centre get the ball, and called the Cardiff centre get the ball, arnd running the whode length of the field, ho passed to Davies. who crossed over. Half-time Score: Briton Ferry—2 tries. Cardiff Reserves—1 try. On the re-start play was more even. Neither side gained any advantage until the latter part of the game when Cardifl began.to press and made several attempts to croSS. Hill scored for Cardifl in this half, but the try was not converted. FINAL SCORE. BRITON FERF-Y-2 tries. CARDIFF RESERVES—2 tnee.

NEATH V. TREORKY. MISERABLE GAME: "HOTSPUR'S" PETS GO UNDER, TREORKY TRIUMPHANT BY TWO TRIES. Affer the poor display made by Neath against Merthyr last Saturday, it would ceern hardly safe to predict a win for them tii-i afternoon. But the All Blacks have a way of doing just what is not expected, and probably they will win by a fairly substan- tial margin. The visitors have the reputa- ¡ tion of being smart at forward and hallf, but their third line is not regarded as anything approaching great." The home team will be pretty much the same as that which let! before Merthyr a week ago. The selected teams were NEATH.—Back, J. E^viee three-quar- ters, D. J. Davies, D. Davies, Mternman aod Bob Green; halves, Wm. Edwards and Johamy Thomas forwards, Fred David, Dan David, T. Reasm, H. Hope, Nevin, Perry, l J. James and Lloyd. TREORKY.—Back, D. James; three-

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CARDIFF V, PENYGRAIG. CITY SIDE DO REMARKABLY WELL. RRONDDA VALLEY FOLK HEAVILY a DEFEATED. There were 5,000 spectators present, at Cardiff to witness this match. Gwyn Nicholls made a welcome re-appearance for Cardiff, but both Percy Bush and David stood down at half, the positions being given to Randall Davies and Edgar Thomas. penygraig started play and the Cardiff backs bv some neat work by Nicholls got well, down the field and Cecil Biggs crossed with afi unconverted try after five minutes' plav. Penvgraig did better work afteT this, and Penvgraig did better work after this, and bv clever forward play put Cardiff on the defensive. Gabe just afterwards mulled badly. and Symons, in the easiest manner imaginable, scored for Penygraig. Tbe Cardiff backs rushed play to the other end on the restart-, and as a result of some loose play in front of the Penygraig goal, Casey scored for Cardiff. Half-time Score: Cardiff—2 tries. Penygraig—1 try. In the second half Cecil Biggs, R. Gibbs (2) and W. Neill scored tries for Cardiff, one of which was converted. FINAL SCORE: CARDIFF-2 goals, 4 tries. PENYGRAIG—1 try. ■ iiT iiiiiin MI iiilIm ftiliiilBiiMglWffWill1

■ — DAKYGRAIG V. PONTARDAWE. One of the most eagerly await-ed matches played in Swansea, district for some years was that played between the above teams at the St. Thomas Athl^io Ground cn Satur- day. The somewhat doubtful result of the Valley encounter earlier in the season has increased the interest in the match tenfold, and the ■rxcitement when the teams fielded almost reached fever heat. Pontardawe in- derwent a change from the team which de- feated Danygraig in October, Phi] Hopkins liavirg thrown in his lot with the All Whites. D. H. Edwards, of Morriston, was also asked to fill a va.cancy in the visiting line, whilst Peter Lockman also returned to the fold after a few we-cks absence. This news was received with glad surprise by the Dar.ygr;' i\ men, who have a very high opinion oi iV^r's abilities, and it" is 10 secret that they consider him the fineft fii.1 back in Wales at the present time. Dany- graig have also aLtened their third 'ine, Lloyd Rogers coming in since the teams last met. Lloyd has had few opportunities to show what he is worth, but it was sin- cerely hoped that lie woVi id not be neglected to-day, ae when once in his stride he takes some stopping. Tommy Arnold also made a welcome return, and judging by the play of the homesters against Tonna it was rm- animoeg.y contended that this would materi- alCy strengthen the home back di- vision. Upwards of a thousand tic- kets were sold, and extra police arrange-1 ments wbre also effected. Both teams ha.ve been in strict training during the week, and all that was needed to provide a gocd game and an excellent" gate" wa. favourable climatic conditions. The teams fielded as follows I DANYGRAIG.—Back, R. Moore three- quarters, IIoyd Rogerf, T. Arnold, W. Kift, and D. Francis; half-backs, H. and G. Crocker; forwards, D. Price, A. Beaugear, Tom Thomas, Chris Hole, A. Kennedy, A. R. Ball. J. Myles. and A. N. Other. PONTARDAWE. —Back, Peter Lock- i man; three-quarters, D. Daniel, R. A. Lewis, J. Evans, and D. H. Edwards half- back- W. J. Rapsey and D. Thomas; for- wards, P. J. Phillips (capt-). E. Morgan, D. Grimths. W. Webb, A. Williams, A. Hill, J EvJins, and J. E. Jcnes Referee—Mr. Ack TXewellvn. Pontypridd, The gates were thrown cpen to the public at two o'clock, an hour and a quarter prior to the advertised time for the kick-off. From that time onwa.rds there was a oon- tin nous stream of football enthusiasts of both teams alike, and about three o'clock there were fmllv 4.000 present', and they were still coming in, there being a stray element of "Pontardawe." Meanwhile tlie Swansea Temperance Band whiVd awav the "waif' with nice selections of music. Dany- graig fielded to the tune of much cheering, and Pontardawe met with a like reception, R. M. Lewir; was tmable to turn out for the visitors in the third line, and his place -was taken by D. Thomas. THE GAME. Danvgraig kicked off with the sun in their eves, the ball going over the line. A scrum was formed at half-wav, and the Bits, Crocket getting the bni!I ont, eeiit to Arnold, who put Danygraig in 3n attacking position. TheT remained here for a while until Pontaidawe broke a-way, but Llovd Rogers pulled them up with a nice kick to touch at the visitors twenty-five, and later Dicky Moore found touch still nearer the line. The Danvgraig forwards rushed over, and it was thought that they had scored, but a scrum was formed outside. Subse- quently a free kick wis siven to the home- sters, but Arnoid missed the kick for goal, and should have placed the bafl instead of dropping' and Dai Thomas saved nicelv for pontardawe. Arnold made a mark srid I sent to touch at the visiting twenty-five. Edgar Morgan headed a visiting rush, but Arnold prettily turned the ball into touch in his own half. A scrum was ordered at half-wav, and Pontardawe came to within dangerous proximity to the home line. Arnold saved under difficulties, but Lock- eT man found touch splendidly. Da-nygraig worked up a little, and a pretty round of passing saw them further enhance their position. J. Evans, however, tackled Dai Francis, and Pontardawe went down again, but Dickv Moore again found touch. Alby Ball headed a rush, but he was pulled un, and a scrum formed on the half-way line. Lockman received and sent down the field. If e "marked" the return, and plav remained for a time at half-way. At thin 'it-it?e it was estimated that "there were 5,000 present, and some Glamorgan County officials formed an interested group amongst them. Pootardawe heeled from a scrum, 1 and D. Thonxi.Si the half, found touch nicelv. Llovd Tinkers here put in a orettv run and kick, and Lockman was called noon I to pave. Danvgraig were now 'n a position to bcorc. but Pontardawe edged off. Not to he denied, however, Danygraig came back and maintained a hot pressure. A stoppage her^ occurred for a new trou*^rs for one of the homesters. On resuming Edgar Morgan rushed a^TaZ. but he was checked in time, and Danvgraig came back. D Grif- fith". a visitor, here unnecessarily rushed at Tommy Arnold, knr<-king him out. The offender was Promptly cautioned by the I referee .amidst loud hissing and booing. Amidst cheering Tommy Arnold resumed. but looked very groggy. Dicky Moore and Arnold mulled, and it looked ha-d for the homesters, but all of a. sudden A. Kennedy was seen tearing away on his own. He was quickly pursued, but was over the line BMiii'i'- 1 iti ¿ 1- —■ ■ I

SWANSEA II. V. LLANDOVERY COLLEGE. COLLEGIANS RECEIVE A CONSIDER- ABLE DRUBBING. CREDITABLE EXHIBITION OF THE I HOME BACKS. Swansea Seconds entertained the Colleg- ians from Llandovery at St. Helen's on Saturday afternoon in beautiful weather. The fixture, although it is generally reckoned to be an easy thing for the Whites, provides some good displays of football. It was not expected th.at there would be a large crowd present, as the match at St. Thomas had been all the talk for the past week. There were a few changes in the Seconds' fide, some of the players having been dropped. The teams were:— SWANSEA II.—Back, F. Rees; three- quarters, T. Hopkins, M. Walsh, A. Arnold and J. Davies; half-backs, R. Williams and R. Shefford forwards, E. Davies, E. War- burton, E. J. Davies, Gilchrist, W. J. Davies. W. Michael, and W. Thorras. LLANDOVERY COLLEGE.—Back, D. r. Jones; three-quarters, G. James, J. W. Lewis, M. G. Richard, and P. Jones; half- backs, L. Davies and R. J. Pritchard; for- wards, R. Lloyd, J. L. Williams, T. W. Thomas, E. Jones, W. Rowlands, 0. M. Powell, W. D. Davies, and M. E. Rhy- dderch. The start was not a punctual one, owing to the schoolboys' match being a little late in finishing. Llandovery fielded first, and had to wait a few moments for the homesters to put in an appearance, when the did arrive, it was noticed that Thomas played vice E. Morgan. Fred Rees kicked off for the homes tens from the town end against the sun. At the out- set the Collegia^ pressed, and Swansea had to be content to act on the defence. The homesters soon after ai-sumed the oom- mand, and play was taken right to the other end of the field, and the visitors had to touch down. On the drop out the home- sters again held the advantage, but the Msiting "ups" were proving more clever in the open footwork, and in this department they wore fairly strong. The Seconds lost another chance of scoring, for they had beaten the defence when one of the backs kicked the ball a little too hard.and it rolled out of bounds. A moment later the visitors conceded a third minor, and after this th<^ Swansea men continued holding their own, U)9 play being kept at the visitors quar- ters. From a scrum WJlljamG threw a nice pciss to Shefford, who, had he held it, was bound to have scored. A moment later all the backs handled nicely, and Walsh, beat- ing his -man. threw a pass to Hopkins, who crocssd with a nice but unconverted try. When play resumed the Seconds went at it again, and only a free kick to the visitors gave them relief. Llandovery then attacked and the homesters seemed to slacken their pace. Play was now right on Swansea's line, rmd the Ccilegians were making deter- mined efforts to score. They, however, tried to drop for goal, but the b'jJl wont to the ri^ht of the post. Fred Rees secured and kicked "f- ana play went to half-wnv. Some splendid pfey by the home forwards in the loose transferred the game to the visitors line, but their first attempt to snatch a goal was successfully frustrated. Bv some determined play on the, part of the visitors forwards the scene of action was chanced and beat Fred Rees, but Jack Davies came round and saved the situation. Once more the forwards tried the same game, but Fred Rees proved equal to them this time, and th^ir attack was held up. Swansea forwards heeled out from the next serum, and the k!:œ tried the blind side tactics, but the visitors were alive to the fact. Plav wais at half-way when the in- terval arrived. Half-time Score Swansea 11.1 try. Llandovery—Nil. Play re-started, aad settled down at half- way. From a scrum here Williams got the ball away n,ice:y to Slieffcrd, the latter beat his :m:M1. and threw to Wa.lish, who went through in wonderful fashion. He was not supporter, and was soon prilled oown. Play ccntinuod tin the visitors' half, aod the hf>m« forwards controlled the scrams well. Steadily they gained gro-imd, and the backs oi the initiative of Sheifcrd, got in a sp!en- did rcrand of passinsr, but something went wxi:«ig at the critioall moment. At last the chance came, and Walsh. after socme excel- lent passing, got across with a try in a gO-d position, but Fred F.ees fatted with the kick. The homesters eanitinued to hold the syray, and Jack Davies crossed wiitih try number three. The kick again failed. When play re- started the visiting forwards awakened a little, and the gume was takesn tb lialf-way. Prom a line-out bene Evan Davies secured, and kicked up the field. WaJrbnrton was following u.p, and the full-back failing to field, the Swanaea man gathered and crossed with another unconverted try. After tne drop-out the homesters pegged a.way again, and Fred Rees made an unsuoceesfnl attempt to drlo,p a goal, after which the visitors got to half-way, but they could go no farther,1 and Swaaiaea returned to the attack again. The homo backs put in another splendid round of passing, and had the badl nOli, slipped away there would have been tro difficulty in orossing. The visitors were awarded a free-kick, but it did act prove off much use, as it was returned with interest. Arnold was next responsible for a fine burst, and this placed Swansea right on their op- ponents' line. From a scrum here Williams tried to kick the ball over with his toes, but be met with Mppce'tion. The next movement earn Arthur Arnold getting over with a nice try. Fred Riees converted this time. The re-statet saw 8wa»nee>a om the attack once again, and the forwards were passing like three-guarters. W. J. Davies galloped over with the sixth try, which was unconverted. It was all ower, but Swansea.. thanks to a nice kick by Fred 'Reea, was a.sraan ptaecd on the attack. Time was oalled, with the score as fallows:— FINAL SCORE: SWANSEA IT.-1 goal, 5 tries. LLANDOVERY COLLEGE—Nil.

AROUND THE SCHOOLS. INTERESTING WEEKLY MATCHES AT THE RECREATION GROUND. SOM'E SURPRISES CAUEED BY THE TRIAL MATCH. (By the Rambler.") The usual six encounters were brought off on the Recreation Ground 011 Saturday ■ morning in connection with the Swansea Schools League. The football shown this morning was below its usual standard, and a few surprises were brought about. Both, however, can be understood when it is mad.e known that all the schools suffered from absentees as a result of the trial match this afternoon. But there is still a big fault with the majirity of the lads—they will persist in kicking into the opetn. This was pronounced in the Brynmill and St. Helen's mat-h (by the btter) and by Terrace-road in their game with St. Joseph's. Easily the tit-bit of the morning was the try scored by Gami for Brynmill against St. Helen's and referred to below. HIGHER GRADE v. PAROCHLVL. Parochial provided a warm surprise for their doughty opponents, a-nd played up so vroll that they were really unfortunate to lose. The only try which decided the match ■was' scored by Owen within ten minutes of the start of the game. After this the Higher Grade Bovs could do nothing material, and Parochial," led by William Thomas, made repeated attacks on the Higher Grade line, a.nd came very near scoring on more than. one occasion, although the Amber and Blacks' full-back was sorely missed. How- ever, they could not get through, and Higher Grade won by three points. FINAL SCORE: HIGHER GRADE.—1 try. PAROCHIAL.-—Nil. TERRACE ROAD v. ST. JOSEPH'S. Here again was a. stiff, even encounter, and although the Terrace-road boys were without their usual custodian, the St. Joseph's lads weTe unable to pierce the de- fence, and the game ended in a pointless 1 draw. Peter Josnna, Felix EdwaJrds, and Sidney Smith. stood out prominent tor Ter- race-road, whilst the star performer for St. Joseph's was Luigi DodeTO. He played a really magnificent game, and it is to be won- dered at why he was left out of the trial match. FINAL SCORE: TERRACE ROAD.—Nil. ST. JOSEPH'S.—Nil. BRYNMILL v. ST. HELEN'S. The Saints have every reason to be proud of their good fight with Brynmill; who were only allowed to cross their line twice. Where St Helen's were beaten, however, was in taclding; it was not good enough. Canji and Glyn Morgan were the best for the winners, tihe formers try being a beauty. He dribbled three parts the length of the field, and only touched the ball with his hand when he was over the line. Had he done so before the try would have been lost, but he did the right tihing. Morgan was not so good as usual, and seemed to take too much on himself, and was far too selush. Tommy Davies, Plater and Willie Morgan played exceedingly well for St. Helen's, but the Brynmill backs were too fast for him. Griffiths got the other try, whilst Glyn Mor- gan converted Cunn s. FINAL SCORE: BRYNMILL.—1 goal, 1 try. ST. HELEN'S.—Nil. INDUSTRIAL v. HAFOD. It was generally contended that the In- dustrial boys would win this game rather easily, but tihe absentees told a. tale, and the Industrial wore fortunate to escape de- feat, a. drawn game being the result. Hafod led by a try at half-time, scored by Stevens, but in the second moiety Kane equalised for the Bonymaan boys after an exceedingly pretty ^it of play. Besides the two halves being away, there were four or five others absent from the Industrial team, and thus their somewhat poor display can be accounted for. FINAL SCORE: INDUSTRIAL.—1 try. HAFOD.—1 try. DYFATTY v. MANSELTON. Dyfatty experienced little difficulty in ac- counting for Maneelton to the tune of four times across the line and a dropped goal. Short was in irresistible forr-i, and three out of the four tries were recorded by him. D. Thomas scored the other try, and Dick Ed- wards dropped a very smart goal. The Man- selton boys didn't seem to play so well as usual. FINAL SCORE: DYFATTY.—1 dropped goal, 4 tries. MANSELTON.—Nil.

NATIONAL v. DANYGRAIG. National followed their Dyfatty colleagues' example by crossing Danygraig's line four times. Arnold, Jones, Ratcliffe, and Lloyd were responsible for the tries scored, but Pegge was missed badly at half. National, too, have y-et to get into the art of goal kicking, and were hardly four tries better tha-n their opponents. FINAL SCORE: NATIONAL.—4 trios. DANYGRAIG.—Nil. 8:

ABERA VON V. TAIBACH. RED AND BLACKS WIN EASILY. Aberavon played their tenth match to- day, when they were at home to their next- door neighbours, Taibach. The latter are a fairly strong fifteen, and have met some good tennis this season, including Maesteg, when they were unfortunate to lose in the lesit few minutes of the game. If the Red ard Blacks oould only repeat last Saturday's form, however, tlhere should be little doubt as to the result. P.C. Mainwaring was ex- pected to return to the forwards, and Bevan was again selected. The teams selected axe (J,S follows: — ABERAVON.—Back, Trevor Saunders; three-quarters, Will Thomas, Arthur James, R. Richards and J. Donovan; half-backs, T. Thomas (captain) a.nd W. Harris; for- wards, W. Jones, Fred Jenkins, E. Leyshon, E. Pugh, Will Gregory, P.C. Mainwaring, P.C. Bevan a.nd Jim Upton. TAIBACH.—Back, J. Jenkins; three- quarters, Hugh Davies, J. Hopkins, D. Lewis and S. Morgan; half-backs, D. Harris and A. Jones forwards, A. John (ca.ptain), J. Evans, W. Bamsey, T, Hanford, W. Jones, R. Walters, W. O'Niel and Joe Brown. Referee—Mr. E. A. Bailey. There were several changes in both teams, R. Richards and Will Thomas stand- ing down in the Avon third line, their places being taken by the Rev. Austyn Davies and Tom Thomas in the third line. Bill Jones, the old international, replaced Tom Thomas at half, whilst Arthur Jones and J. e Jones came in the forwards in the place of Upton and' Mainwaring. Cecil Hill replac- ed A. Jones in the Taibach third line, and H. Davies replaced H. Harris at half. There was a good attendance when A. Jones kick- ed off for Taibach, and Will Jones returned to the centre, where Ta.ibach obtained hon- ours from the first scrum. The Village Boys passed out nicely, and Sid Morgan re- ceived a forward pass when going at full speed. The next to receive in good style from Bala Jones, who was showing &ome of his old form, was Will Harris; and he sent to Austyn Davies and set him going. Sid Morgan tackled splendidly from the next scrum, Bala again setting his backs on the move, and Arthur Jamec, dodged cleverly through several of his opponents and then passed to Austyn Davies, who scored a fine, try five minutes after the start. Tom Thomas failed at goal. On the drop-out the Red and Blacks third line again got off, and Willie Harris made a splendid run, but was repulsed by Sid Morgan. Taibach were now losing ground in tho loose and scrums, but showed admirable defensive tactics. Ta-ibach soon afterwards were penalised right in front of the goal, and Tommy Thomas landed a splendid goal. The Red and Black "UDS" fielded well from the next scrum, and Bala Jones initiated another of his bouts of passing, enabling Tommy Thomas to get off, being palled down by D. Lewis just in time. Aberavon continued to prets and Fred Jenkins drib- bLed to the line forcing a minor. Bad field- ing by the visitors almost let the Avonites in aiter this and another minor was forced. Arthur James received a pass and gave to Tommy Thomas, that player romping over with another try which was converted. Bala Jones was showing u pto advantage and Taibach were shaping badly. The Avon three-quarters came away again and Dono- van passed forward and spoiled a nice open- -p ing. Aberavon forced another minor. It was now Ta-ibachs turn to have a forward rush on their own and they go to Aberavon territory where Willie Karris cleaned and Arthur James, foloVing up smartly, drib- bled to a good position. Aberavon were pressing at haLf-time Half-time Score. Aoora.vœl.-l converted goal, 1 penalty goal, 1 try. Taibach.—Nil. Fred Jeaikins resumed fox Aberavon, and J Jenkins made a feeble return. Tom Thomas tried to burst through ,but failed. Austin Davies. however, scored, and later Pugh scored. Towards the end an element of roughQ-esa was introduced. FIN lL SCORE. ABERAVON.—1 converted goal, 1 penalty goal, 3 tries. TAIBACH.—Nil.

ASSOCIATION. SWANSEA AND DISTRICT SENIOR LEAGUE. KEEN CONTEST: TOWN TEAM STILL ON TOP. ST. PAUL'S v. GLANBRYDAN. Played at the Recreation Ground. Glaubrydan.—Goal, Buckle; full-backs Leach and Williams (captain); halves, T. Coatee, Leach. Hopkins; forwards, Evans, Brewer, G. Williams, Jones, and J. Rai- mcnd. „ St. Paul's.-Goal. S. Williams; full-backs. J. Jones (captain) and G. Perry; halves, D. Marks, J. John, T. Challenger, forwards, R. Williams, J. Tasker. A. Reynolds, F. Bewen, and J. Richards. Referee: Mr Charles Jenkins. The Saints played ten men in the open- ing stages of the game. It was very fast, the ball travelling with great rapidity. The homesters had the best of the initial half, but they indulged too much in long range kicking and after taking the bail over three parts of the field, nullified their efforts by kicking too strong. They exper- ienced a little ill-luck on several occasions after having beaten the defence. Half-time was called with no score having oecn le- eiatered on either side. Half-time Score. iiianbrydan-nil. St. Paul's—nil. „„„„„ FINAL SCORE. ST. PAUL'S-l goal. GLANBEYDAN-nil. SWANSEA TOWN v. EAST SIDE. Contested at Victoria. Park. Half-time Score. Swansea Town-2 goals. East Side-Nil. FINAL SCORE. SWANSEA TOWN-2 goals. EAST SIDE-Nil. SWANSEA AND DISTRICT JUNIOR LEAGUE BRUNSWICK MISSION v. BELGRAVE. Played at the Recreation Ground. Half-time Score. Brunswick Mission—'Nil. Belsrave—Nil. S FINAL SCORE. BRUNSWICK MISSION—2 goals. BELGRAVE-Nil. MUMBLES ALBIONS v. DANYGRAIG (Friendly). At the Victoria Park. Half-time Score. Mumbles AJbioDs-l goal. Da.nygr:lÍg-l goal. ——- ■ 3B» I

I SWANSEA VETERAN'S FUNERAL. NAVAL RESERVISTS ACT AS BEARERS The funeral took place on Saturday at Danygraig, of Mr. R. Garner, aged 32, Pleasant View-terrace, Swansea, late stoker in the Royal Navy. Deceased belonged to the United Service Brigade, and the follow- ing members attended — Commandajit Maggs, Adjutant TayloT, O.R.S., Sandwell, Comrades J. Wood, J. Gilbert, R. CoIIetf, R. Bennett, J. Marsden, J. Shoemake, T. Jenkins, W. Hopkins, W. Vaughan, ft. Hughes, J., Evans, J. Desmond, E. Grey; W. Basketfield, T. Huggtestone, D. Hughes and T. Hodges. Bearers were six Naval Reservists, viz., Messrs. W. Rees, E. Fisher, G. Fisher, R. Morris, J. Taylor and H. Tyson,, who were in uniform. A wreath from the brigidwas placed on the coffin. The chaplain, f: v. T. G. Mat hi as, officiated

— LORD GLANTAWE. HEALTH OF HON. ELAINE JENKINS. Lord Gantawe has decided not to spend the autumn in London and will stay at the Grange, near Swansea. He was led to this decision by the deli- cate health of his younger daughter, the Hon. Elaine Jenkins, who is never at all strong when in town as the air does not suit her. His other daughter, the Hon. Mrs Horace Daniell, has been spending the week-end at Swansea with him.

SWANSEA SCHOOLS. LORD ROBERT CECIL TO ASK TWO QUESTIONS. Lord Robert Cecil has given notice of the following questions to the President of the Board of Education:— "Whether the Swansea Local Education Authority have declined and still decline to accord equal treatment to the teachers in the non-provided and provided school thene; and, if so, what steps he proposes to take to put an end to a situation whicit the Board of Education declared in July to be unjust to the teachers and to be gravely imperilling the efficiency of the schools. "Whether, in the numerous disputes that have taken place between the local educa- tion authority in Swansea and the mana- gers of the National, Parochial and York- place non-provided schools there, the Board of Education, when referred to. has invari- ably decided in favour cf the managers: and whether he will lay upon the table the correspondence that has passed between the Board of Education, the managers of the schools, and the local education au- thority on the subject of these disputes." LORD BALCARRES' INQUIRY. On Tuesday Lord Balca-rres will ask Mr. Birrell in Parliament at what date the Swansea Education Authority undertook to carry out the directions of the Educa- tion Bcftird.

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SWANSEA SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. TRIAL MATCH AT ST. HELEN'S GROUND. The Swansea, Schocls League held an in- inteioeling trial match on the Swnasca Foot- ball Ground on Saturday afternoon, prior to the Swansea. Seconds match. The teams were styed "A' and "B," and were picked from the various schools in the League. The sides lined out as follows:- "A" TEAM.—Back, Edwards (Terrace- road); three-quarters, Buckland (C.H.E.), Williams (St. Thoma.s), C. Thomas (Inter- mediate)). and Baynham (C.H.E.); half- backs, Locker and Brace (Industrial) for- wards, Lewis (C.U.E.), Jenkins (C.H.E.), O'Neill (Brynmill), H. Willbams (Terrace- road). G. Walters (National), Croot (St. Heden's), Wheeler (Mansel'ton), and 0. Thomas (Parochial) "B" TEAM.—Back. L. Palmer (C.H.E.); three-quarters, H. Howells (Intermediate), Furlong (St. Joseph's), F. Richards (Dy- fatty), and H. Davies (Intermediate); half- backs, Wyndham Jones (Brynmill) and Pegge (National); forwards, Kneath (Hafod), Popham (St. Joseph's), Humphries (St. Thomas), Owens (Dyiatty), Tucker and Evans (Terrace-road), M. D. Jones (Inter- mediate), and Jar vis (Brynmill). Referee; W. Mitchell, Waunwen. "A" kicked off from the Recreation Ground end, with the sun in their favour. They attacked for some time, but "B" eventually worked out, mainly through the efforts of their half-backs. Play was in "A" territory when their backs got in a nice round of passing, but Baynham, on the left wing, failed to take a pass, a.nd "B" attacked. From a scrum "A" forwards heeled the ball out, a.nd Locker, by a nice punt, put his side on the attack. He was somewhat assisted by the forwards, who by a loose rush gained =ome more ground. Thair attack was, however, soon repuls-ed, and play once more went to half-way. It did not last long there, for a strong punt was made to the opposite twenty-five. The opposing right centre failed to field, but his mistake wias covered bv Jones, who gathered and put in a nice kick, which wa& the means of changing the venue of the encounter. "A" attacked again, and Jen- kins, charging down a kick by an opponent, gathered and beat the full-back. He WlliO, however, pulled down from behind, though he made an unsuccessful effort to drop a goal. On the drop out "A" attacked again, and Baynham nearly cro-sed, being grassed onlv a few inchos from the line. Half-time went with "A" attacking strongly. Half-time Score: "A"-Ni1. "B'Ni1. The opening stages of the second half saw tho "A" acks pass well, the movement end- i^g hy Buckland putting in a nice kick. Davies, however, received the ball ard re- plied with interest. "A continued to press and play for a time was wag"d in "B's" twpnty-fiv3. Here Howells blundered and let his opponents get right to the line, where after a little scrambling play the ball was rushed over ard one of the forwards scored an unconverted trv. The^ restart saw "A" again on the attack, but "B" forwards re- lievod by a loose dribble. Some poor play on the part of the latter side gave "A" the chance to score again and had W. Tasker token his pass he would havenct had the slightest difficulty in putting Williams over, Scrambling play was the. order of the next few minutes, and it was carried to the ] "A's" Cine. The monotony was relieved! by Pegge breaking through on his own and ing the game outside his own twenty- five. A," however, soon got back vn/i Palmer, with a flying kick sent the ball into Williams' hands. The latter was tackled just when about to cross. "B" managed j to raise the siege ance again and the game went outside their own twenty-five. Ly some more loose rushes "B" got to the other end 01 the field and resolute play took them to thee "A" line but Edwards re- lieved with a nice kick. Play was a.t the centre when the final whistle went. FINAL SCORE "A"—1 try. "B"—Nil.

DUCHESS OF BEAUFORT. INJURED IN THE HUNTING FIELD. While hunting with the Badminton Hounds on Saturday the Duchess of Beau. ford met with a nasty accident. Her horse overjumped and turned a somersault. Her Graco was badly shaken and cut about the face, and had to be, driven to Badminton in a motor car.

FELL DOWN THE STAIRS. PECULIAR ACCIDENT AT THE SWANSEA STRAND. Early on Sunday morning a man named Edward Curwen. lodgiltt at 12. Uppo1; Strand, Swansea, had a peculiar accident. Curwen wandered out of his bedroom and fell downstairs, and when picked up it waft » found that his right ear had been terribly lacerated. He was taken to the Swanscs Hospital and the injury attended tos

LLANDILO REVIVALIST. DISTRESSING CASE OF SUICIDE. A sad case of suicide is reported from Bar- goed. Miss Mary Davies. sinlge (49), a native of Llandilo, was discovered hanging to a bed- stead at her relatives' house in Francis-street. She had been starving in Bargoed for three months for the benefit of her health, being depressed. She took supper on Friday, and when she went to bed there was. nothing in her manner to susp-ect anything. She was an active worker at Llandilo in the revival movement, and it is thought that she committed the aot whilst in a state of reli- gious mania.

CHILD WAS FED IMPROPERLY. — DOCTOR'S WARNING AT ABERDULAIB INQUEST. An inquest was held by Mr Edward Powell deputy coroner, at Aberdulais on Saturday morning on the death of Geo. John, aged seven weeks, the son of Goo Johns, furnace- man. of Lombard-street. Neath. Rosa Price, wife of David Price, a col- lier, said that deceased's mother died in October last and she and her husband adopted the child under an agreement exe- cuted in the presence of Mr JefSreys, solici- tor, Neath. No money payment was made and the child was not insured. Dr Prell saw the child on Monday, when there was, however, very little hope of re- covery. It was a great mistake to give any child, however well, frame food and con- densed milk at such a tender age. for it would predispose the child to rickets. From inquiries made he understood that the child had been so fed since the commence- ment. In the circumstances he was sur- prised that the child had lived so long as it did. The Deputy Coroner called attention to the terrible rate of infant mortality and said investigations had shown that 250,000 babes died through improper feeding every year in England and possibly the number would be doubled if they knew all. He hoped the facts mentioned that day would be widely circulated and prove a lesson to mothers. Verdict according to medical evidence was returned.

IN THE HUNDRED OF SWANSEA. MR. R. WATKINS AND A GOWERTON LICENSE. At Swansea County Licensing Sessions on Saturday licenses were transferred as fol- lows Antelope, Oystermouth, to Geo. Lambert; Ship and Gastle, Newton, to Chas. Vivian; Black Boy, Killay, to Dd. Davies; Talbot Arnte, Oystermouth, to Mr. W. Vincent Rf>.es. Mr. M. Richards, Llanelly, submitted plans for alterations and improvements in the Gower Inn, Gowerton. It was pro- posed to take in an adjoining cottage and generally to enlarge and improve the build- i, Mr. Rd. Watkins, a Swansea ratepayer, urged that the magistrates had no juris- diction. Mr. Richards said he would like to know what right Mr. Watkins had to appear, but it was explained that the house was in the hundred of Swansea. Mr. Richards said it was time the house should be rebuilt, but submitted that the increase proposed was on premises not licensed, and the magistrates had therefore no power to sanction it, except at annual licensing meeting. I o The objection was not upheld. Replying to Supt. Menhennick, Mr. Divvies, architect, who bad explained the plans, said they anticipated increased trade. Mr. WTatkins said he would like to re- mark that the tenant had not been put in the box to give evidence as to the trade of the house. Mr. Richards: I am here to represent defendant. The magistrates declined to grant the alterations, and refused to give their rea- sons. TOO CLOSE TO THE CHAPEL. Mr. J. Viner Leeder submitted plans for proposed alterations of the Heathfield, Fforestfach. Mr. Rd. Watkins objected, on the ground that the proposed alterations would bring the bouse close up to Calfaria Baptist Chapel, and called Mr. Andrews, schools attendance officer, and Rev. Teifion Rich- ards, pastor of Calfaria Chapel. The last read a resolution that had been passed by his church, urging that there was no nec- cessity for any alteration or extension of the house; and asking the magistrates not to grant it.. WELCOME INN ALTERATIONS. Slight alterations to the Welcome Inn, Mynyddbach, were allowed, plans having been instructed by Mr. Leeder. ¡

effort being a. great one. Toft was con- !.1 ^picuous in the next minute, and the All. Whites relieved the siege. Jago got laid out in repelling a rush &nd retired with a bruised shoulder, but returned. A great kick by Hiams sent play to the home !in,, where Hopkins all but crossed. Vivvan nearly let Swansea in, but the AIL Whites were met with a resolute defence. Jago re- tired again, hut the homesters oontiucd to keep the visitors at bay until the final whistle went. FINAL SCORE: SWANSEA—1 trv DEVONPORT—Nil.

quarters, T. Lewis, Ham, Huntley and Rebb half-backs, W iliiams and t/ones; forwards, r. Jones, W. Morgan, J. Poison, Attwood, P.O. Mooore, D. Lewis, 0. Evans and Quaixl- ley. Referee—Mr. Gavin Henry, Llanelly. The Neath team weTe short of several of their regular players, and this necessitated several changes. Edwards had to be re- moved to the centre, and a. recruit, in the person of Jack Davies, filled the vacancy at full-back. Griff. Daviee was absent from the third line, ard Merriman filled the gap, while through indisposition Lob Green went 011 the wing, and there were several cha-ngos in the forwards; in fact, the home fifteen were a regular mixed up lot. At the be- gmining of the game the visitors brought off some smart rounds o! passing, and they were soon laying siege to the Neath line, where Bob Goeen saved magnificently, and then the home forwards, headed by Tommy i'homas, came away with a fine "baching" dribble, which changed the venue of play to halfway. Neath smartened up after this, and a fine punt by W. M. Edwards placed D. Jones in dilficulties, but the latter re- covered. and toed the leather into touch at half. Neath for a short space were all over the visitors, but the latter, through several irregularities apparently unnoticed by the referee, were able to get back again into Neath ground, where ''■he home quar- tette were st a-going. J. D. Davies did good work, but held on a bit too long. However, the movement placed Neath on the attack, but a misdirected pass out from the cscrtnn gave Treorkv a big advantage, and J. Beobbs very nearly went over with a try a minute or so later. It was a close touch, and the result—a touch in goal. After resumption, the home forwards rushed play right up to their opponents' lir;(). It looked a sure thing for a score, but D. James just managed to clear, thanks mainly to slovenly and ineffective tackling. Then followed a quick change. The visitors rushed down the field, and Huntley scored after very fine effort. James failtd to convert. Tneiorky continued to show better form, and were giving Neath a warm time. At length the home backs were set going, and J. D. Davies taking his part splendidly got right up to the visitors 25, but the transfer to Merrimjan was too low, and the movement stopped there. Soon Treorcky raised the siege, and Neath were compelled to defend. Edwards, however, relieved the pressure with a grand' imiinMual burst, taking play well over to the halfway line belore he was brought down. Half-time was called. Half-time Score: Treorky—1 try. Neath-Nil. Neath upon restarting had the advantage of the first couple of scrums, dribbling after ,.r,o the break up well intc the visitors' ground. They presently improved their position, tak- ing play nearely up to the line. Perry made i an excelent drop for goal, the ball striking the posts and rebounding into the field of play. A scrum was formed close to the line, but Williams got away and sent to Lewis, who in splendid style punted into touch well out of danger. Treorky came on to at- tack again, but they were driven back be- hind the neutral line by a great kick by Ed- wards. The visitors wheeled the succeed- ing scrums in excclient style, and quickly changed the sceaie to the home 25, but they were not there long, for a fine forward rush, led by Tom Thomas, took play to the visit- ing quarters. The home halves got the ball several times, but Williams and Jones were as keen as mustard, and were very success- ful in their spoiling tactics. Neath pegged ir awa-y persistently, but they could not break through the defence. Towards the conclu- sion of the second ha^f, Treorky raised the siege, and,P.C. Moore following u.p a smart kick by Williams, scored right beneath the bar. The kick, however, failed. FINAL SCORE. TREORKY.-2 tries. NEATH.—Nil.

before anyone oould come near him, and grounded the ball amidst vociferous cheer- ing. The kick failed, and half-time was called with Danygraig deserved leaders by three points. Half-time Score Danygraig—1 try. Pontardawe—Nil. Pontardawe restarted, with the crowd on good terms with themselves, and Arnold found touch at the centre- Danygraig worked up the field and Joe Evans sent to touch near the half-way line. The sun, which had hampered Danygraig in the first half. had now died down, but Portardawe could not- get out of their half. Arnold here made a nice run, and found touch with splendid judgment. D. II. Edwards 1 brought off a strong rush, and Moore fail- ing to stop hiii, it was thought that he .was over, hut Tommy Arnold again came to the rescue, and threw into touch. Pon- Urdawe broke away from a scrum, but Kift pulled them up, and found touch under diffi- cjltios. A scrum was formed near the home i.tie, and the ball went over, but into touch. Danygraig kicked out, but Lock- man found touch lovely, right on the line, and another scrum was formed, and one's heart was in one's mouth for fear of what would happen. To the relief of the home partisans Danygraig broke away, and Arnold sent down the field. Subsequent play was fought out at half-way, and it waa still anybody's game. Pontardawe came back, and D. Thomas, the wing, kicked across the field. Tommy Arnold made a good mark and found relief, and later with another Lloyd Rogers here uno in for applause bv' bringing off a eallv grand save. MyWsent up the field, ^nd on the return loan Evans, a Pontar- "'awe forward, was too previous. He rush- ■v; up, being off-side, and unfortunately got nocked out and bad to be carried off the field. On resuming Kift made a mark and rnokl again found touch. Pontardawe played up pluekily. despite their disparity in numbers, and the game was even now, with only a few minutas to play, by no means last a.nd won. Pontardawe came down again. The ball came out on theiT t-ide of the scrum, but Geo. Crocker took advantage cf a mull by the backs, and sent down the field. Thi.3 enabled "Dany" (o attack, and Arnold again found touch clos0- to the line. Nothing • further hap- pened, and amid cries of "Danyeraie have won" the whiit'e went. FINAL SCORE: DANYGRAIG -1 irv. PONTARDA WE-Kil.