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"RECORDER'S NOTES ON SWAN- SEA'S DEFEAT. ALL WHITES' DISPLAY TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTING. Swansea s record has gone, and if it be any satisfaction, to us, it can frankly be I paid that we were defeated by a better side. On the day s play, the Tigers amazed even their supporters by their brilliant display, but neally Swansea's show was terribly dis- appointing in every department save one, and tha.t a.t back, where Bancroft performed miracles of valour. Our forwards were badly beaten, both in the loose and tight, and at half we were worsted. Whether this was due to the fact that the home for- wards swamped them or not, it still remains a certainty that Owen and Toft found them- selves utterly unable to feed their backs. Serine did exceedingly well in the early I T stages of the play, but once Leicester had scored they were hard to hold, and the rov- ing scheme suffered an ignominious check. Leicester were all over Swansea. No sooner I had the ball gone in the serum than the en- tire Leicester team seemed to break up all Swansea's attack and defence as well. They outpaced the Whites all round, and Swansea folk who did noù see the game may not believe it when it be said that the score could have been another try in Leioes- ter's favour without injustice. We Kardly got out of our quarters in the second half. There i6 another side to it, and this is with regaird to Trew'e fair try in the first half. He took the ball fairly from Serine under Leicester's posts, a.nd had the point been allowed it is possible the issue might have been different. But this seemed to beat Abertawe's spirit, and we rarely had a look in except in the expiring moments of play, when really it wa.s too late for hope. Ban- croft was a hero of Swansea's side, Lew Davies, Serine, and Trew working very hard, but honours went to the best side, and Mid- land Rugby is given a large filip. "THE RECORDER." -0

SWANSEA V. NORTHAMP- TON, SECOND MATCH OF MIDLANDS ¡ TOUR. Following on their disastrous visit to Lei- cester, the All Whites visited Northampton I on Monday to play the "Old Saints," who had selected a very strong side to make an effort to in some measure emulate the Tigers' great feat. The All Whites spent Sunday under as cheerful circumstances as possible, making up their minds that it was no use crying over spilt milk, visited vari- ous points of interest in the district, and spent, quite a varied day. As reported :n batuniij flit's Fc-. Owen's right arm was suffering from the etfects of a kick, and it was comparatively useless throughout the second half, which, considering the amount of work he had to do, would in a mea- sure account for the comparatively easy manner in which the Tigers went through the opposition in that portion of the game. There was great interest in the fixture at Northampton. The "soccer" code is gain- ing fresh ground season by season in the boot centre, and the match was expected to give a fillip to interest in the rival game, The Swansea team, after to-day's match, had arranged to return to Leicester, leav- ing there for home on Tuesday morning so as to arrive just before 8 o'clock in the evening. Owing to -he injury to Owen I c~- "unij — ;-■•) the visiting bacK division had to be roarranged. The teams fielded as follows — SWANSEA.—Back, Fred Rees; three- quarters, J. Bancroft, W. Arnold, Llew. Davies, and P. Hopkins; half-backs, W. Trew and H. Toft; forwards, W. Joseph, F. Serine, A. Smith, D. J. Thomas, H. Hunt, G. Hayward, W. J. Davies, and Edgar Morgan. NORTHAMPTON.-Back, C. Leigh; three-quarters, J. H. Miles, F. Coles, E. R. Mobbs, and N. W. Milton (Oxford Uni- versity) halves, H. Robinson and H. C. Macmanus; forwards, E. W. White, J. Mason, A. Chalmers, W. FusseJI, G. Burke, J. W. Warren, L. Johnson, W. Welch. Referee: Mr. T. A. Rodway, Birming- i ham. The game was started before a good mid- week crowd. The conditiotti of the ground was moderate, and a smart wind blew across the ground. Northampton kicked off; Swansea were awarded a "free" in their quarters, and gained considerable ground. Miles retired hurt after five minutes play, during which the game got loose. Another "free" fell to Swansea, and relieved the homesters' pressure, and Miles then returned, Another "free" waa a.warded-tbi.s time to Northampton. Coles placed from more than halfway, and failed. Bancroft found touch with his kick. Another "free" went to Northampton. Bancroft crocs-kicked, Ar-: nold sent further, and Nartibamjiton kicked dead. Trew gave Hunt a fine pass, and the latter got over from a scrum. Bancroft shortly afterwards dropped a splendid goal. Two fine movements by the home three- quarters brought considerable relief, but ex- cept Leigh, the home back, ivorthampton.; were not so good behind as Swansea. Then I half-time came with Swansea leading by seven points. Half-time Score. Swansea.—1 dropped goal, 1 try. Northampton.—Nil. In the second half Palmer caught Davies and brought a dangerous run to nothing, Hopkins transferred to Arnold in the home 25, amd the latter got over, but the pass was forward. Then the home three-quarters made a relieving run. A "free" to Swaa- sea found touch. Then White dribbled from j a scram, and racing down, Swansea ball to kick' dead. The visiting three-quarters were getting the ball frequently and pressed, At last Trew scored, but Bancroft failed from an easy angle. The pressure was con- tiin-ued on the home line, Swansea pass- ing finely. Swensea kept the ball in the home territory for a time, and then the home forwards took it to the Siwansea half, and Fred Rees had to kick dead. Bancroft's terrific kicking helped Swansea immensely, but the homesters played a determined game against cleverer opponents. A "free" was oiven to Northampton for Bancroft laying on the ball. Coles kicked a goal from the front of the uprights. Bancroft tried a fine drop, but failed. Welch playing flying for- wa.rd bothered Swansea halves, and Palmer also played brilliantly a-t times. Rees aroused applause by getting in a kick I after being collared. Swansea were losing chances through forward passing. Bancroft tried to place a penalty goal, but failed badly. The game was stopped for an injury to Welch. Heavy pressure on the home line was saved by Males. Trew was hurt by an offside tackle, but. did not retire, uld FINAL SCORE SWANSEA—1 dropped ffoal 2 tries. NORTHAMPTON—1 penalty goal.

LLANELL Y V, MAESTEG. SCARLETS SUCCESSFUL BY A TRY. The form recently shown by the Scarlets certainly justified their supporters in anti- cipating a win over the Llynvi Valley men to-diay. Un account of the increasing in- terest in football in the tinplate town, many supporters of the team made the journey notwithstanding the fact that there was no excursion. A strong side had been selected, including the usual backs, with Harvey ThomeE, the international reserve centre, who distinguished himself at Swansea on Thursday when assisting the Irishmen against Glamorgan County. The teams sel- ected were as follows: LJJANELLY.—Back, J. Davies; three- quarters, Willie Thomas, Harvey Thomas, Griff Rowe amcl Harry Morgan halves, D. Lloyd and D. M. Davies forwards, D. Wal- ters (captain), J. Watts, Tom Evajis, W. Cole, H. Cole, Will Owen, J. Stags and Levi Howell s. Referee—Mr. L. W. Millar. Coleman kicked off for Maesteg, before a fairly good crowd, and Harry Coleman made a poor reply- I1 or up the homesters w&pb penaiiseOj and good ground was gained by the Llaoelly backs. Harvey Thomas se- cured, and made a run, but his pass was wide. Harry Morgan got away and passed to his centre, but was tackled before he couid pass the ball, and Cash Llewelyn re- =:

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NEATH V. OGMORE VALE CASTELLNEDD SWAMP THEIR OPPONENTS. WHO ARE BEATEN BY FOURTEEN POINTS. For the second time this season Neath and Ogmore Vale met on the Gnoll enclosure this afternoon, the previous match having re- sulted in a victory for the All Blacks. In this respect it was confidently expected that history would repeat itself. The selected teams were as follows: — NEATH.—Back, W. M. Edwards; three- quarters, S. Abraham, "Shon" Evans, H. Jones and T. Davies; half-backs, J. Thomas and Jack Brennan; forwards, W. Jones, H. Davies, Lewis, R. K. Green, T. Reason, T. C. Lloyd, T. Thomas and W. Perry. OGMORE VALE.—Back, H. Davies; three-quarters, Pinkard, C. Jones, S. Jones, and Evans; half-backs, D. Jones and A. Hodgson; forwards, J. Ham, H. Ham, ParK- house, T. Hodgson, Isaac, Smith, Lloyd and K. Williams. Referee Mr. T. Nicholls. D. H. Davies, who has retired several times, filled the gap in the forwards for Neath. Shon Evans, who was billed to play in the centre, substituted Johnny Thomas at half, the latter playing centre- threequarter for the first time. The game had not long started when the home for- wards rushed play into Ogmore ground, and Shon Evans, receiving from the second scrum, dashed over with a very pretty try, which W. M. Edwards just failed to major- ise. Some pretty play followed the resump- tion, the Valleyites bursting away in grand style, and S. Jones put in a very useful kick. It looked as if the visitors were going to equalise, but W. M. Edwards fielded it grandly, and drove the invaders back with a well-judged punt, which found touch at half-way. The burst was a fickle one, for clever kicking by Perry, supple- mented by a smart dribble by Tom Davies, resulted in the visitors line being again placed in danger. Howel Jones had a hot chance on the left, but he failed to take Abraham's pasts, and, no score resulted. Ogmore Vale were penned in their own ground for a time, but lack of understand- ing between Shon Evans and Brennan gave the visitors an opportunity of crossing the neutral line. Wretched passing by the home backs was taken advantage of by Ogmore, and they enjoyed a short spell of attacking. They were, however, never' really dangerous, and the Neath forwards quickly relieved the pressure. The Neath I backs had a great chance a few minutes I later, but Brennan put in a low punt when he should have pas&ed out. Brennan evinc- ed a penchant for kicking instead of pass- ing out, and Pickard invariably returned with interest. Mainly because of this the visitors practically held their own with the Neath team. It was up till now a very poor game. The smartness of the visiting backs, in fielding and kicking quite neutral- ised the play of the home side. A great dash from half-way by the Neath forwards changed the scene of operations. D. H. Davies headed it, and Green finished the movement by adding the second try, which Edwards made a poor attempt to convert. Just after this Howel Jones scored another try for Neath, which also remained un- converted. The handling of the backs, which led up to the score, was quite the tit-bit of the play. Half-time Score: Neath-3 tries. Ogmore Vale—Nil. Exchange of kicks on the resumption of the game resulted in favour of Neath, but thanks to good work by C. Jones, the venue was soon changed to the centre, where the visiting forwards stubbornly contested every yard of the ground. In fact, the Val- ley forwards were playing an excellent game, while their backs did not fail to take advantage of every mistake made by the Neath backs, and these were not a few. Howel Jones got offside, and S. Jones made a. great attempt for goal. Edwards looked like mulling the return, but quickly re- covered and planted the ball well back, and play again stayed at the centre. Then I the Neath "ups," headed by Perry, rushed play to the Ogmore line, where they seemed bound to score, but poor passing enabled the visitors to clear their lines and take play to the twenty five line. Pickard, with a dodgy run, got back to the centre, and the Ogmore forwards naw gave Neath a busy time, but hot work by the home backs speedily transferred play to the centre. Neath, encouraged by the shouts of their supporters, took up the running and gave the visitors a really warm time. Edwards took a kick in a fairly good position, but only a minor resulted. *A few minutes later Tom Davies had a smack on the head and retired. Then Howel Jones, by a brilliant effort, scored a try, from which W. M. Edwards kicked a lovely goal. FINAL SCORE. NEATH.— 1 goal, -5 tries. OGMORE VALE.—Nil.

ABERA YON V. TREHERBERT. Aberavon journeyed to Treherbert to-day for the return match with Dai Jones' team. The previous encounter at Aberavon early in the season ended in a win for the Avooites by a converted goal to a try, but the Red and Blacks since then have shown consider- able improvement, and with a representative team, there was every prospect that they would juet manage to win again to-day, though the margin was not expected to be much. Fortunately the rain had cleared off overnight. The teams were as follows — ABErv. /ON.—Back, W. J. Rees; three- quarters, Arthur James, Willie Thomas, Jim Donovan and R. Richards; half-backs, Willie Harris and Arthur Jonee; forwards, Will Jones (captain), E. Leyshon, Will Gre- gory, Geo. Vickery, A. Jones, Jim Upton, D. Mainwa.ring and E. Pugh. TREHERBERT. — Back, Fitzgerald three-quarters, Godfrey, Harding, U'Sheen and W. Evans; halves, J. Williams and J. Lewis; forwards, D. Jonas, W. Pole, J. Mitchell, D. Llewellyn, D. Galloway, G. Eves-ley, T. Argust, and P.C. Neyland. Referee—Mr. J. S. Philip. Leyshon started well for Aberavon, who soon showed that they could handle effec- tively, but Hichards knocked on, placing Treherbert on the aggressive. Poor hand- ling by Treherbert repeatedly lost good chances, but the visitors WO'¡)Ked their way to half-way. After a Otile Aberavon I worked into the home twenty-five, where they were awarded a free kirk. A minor only resulted. On the kick out the home- I sters were again on the aggNwive, but the visitors continually extricated themselves from difficulties. Dai Llewellyn then broke away for the line, but was stopped before he could cross. Half-time was soon after- wards called. Half-time Score Treherbert—Nil. j Aberavon—Nil. The second half was in favour ot Aber- avon. W. Thomas scored for the visitors and Donovan converted both. D. Evans scored for Treherbert, but Dai Jones failed to majorse. FINAL SCORE: FINAl, SCORE: ABERAVON—2 goals. TREHERBERT—1 try. i

PONTARDAWE V. DANYGRAIG. THIRD AND LAST MEETING OF THE RIVALS. TOUGH STRUGGLE AT THE VALLEY "CAPITAL." SWANSEA SUBURBANS DEFEATED BY A POINT. The third meeting of the season between the above teams took place at Pontardawe on Saturday. During the past fortnight, the match had been the subject of much conversation in the Valley, and it was v.nly to be expected that much interest would ce centred in to-day's encounter. When Dany-I graig visited the Valley centre at the com-j menoement of the season (writes "Merlin"): they were defeated by a few points, but ii-e 6eoond match saw the tables reversed, Dany- graig securing a lucky win by one try to nil. It was admitted that Pontardawe, on that occasion, were unlucky to have lost, as t.fiev! had the line at their mercy on one occasioa when D. H. Edwards, who played centre for them, threw away what was apparently a simple try. This is the only occasion ou| which they have been defeated this season, The supporters of the Valley Club looked for their pets to reverse the decision on this! occasion and the team themselves regarded; the match as no easy thing. Unfortunately, Pontardawe were unable to place their, strongest forward rank in the field, inasmuch as they were without Edgar Morgan, wno was assisting Swansea in the Midlands. His, place was taken by Hopkin Davies, the tx- Swansca. forward. Included in the back di- vision was R. H. Roberts, who made tv>e journey from Oxford for the match. The Danygraig team had undergone several al- terations to the one that put up such a poor fight against Swansea Seconds, and R. Moore was once again included as full back. Thomas, who played full back against thei Seconds, appeared on the wing. There were also a. few changes forward. The M'idland Railway ran a cheap excursion from Swan-1 sea. Teams were :— PONTARDA WE.-Back. P. Lockman;! three-quarters, J. Evans, D. Daniels, I),. Thomas, and R. H. Roberts half-backs, W. J J. Rapsey and Tom Lewis forwards, B. J. I Phillips, W. Webb, A. Williams; D. Grif-1 fitlie, loan Evans, H. Davies, D. Morgan, and A. Hill. DANYGRAIG.—Back. R. Moore: three-1 quarters, W. Thomas. W. Kift, T. Arnold,) and D. Francis; half-backs. H. and n. Croaker forwards. D. Price. A. Beaugeaj; j G. Williams D. Thissen. A. Kennedy, A. R. j Ball. C. Hoi", and D. Dennis. Referee: Mr. D. H. Bowen (Llanellv). There were a few changes in the visiting team. Alby Davie"? froingr to full-back vice Moore and Poole eoing to the centre vice I lcin Arnold, who did net turn out. J. Wall took Ball's ulace in tht» foi-wardei There wns a.n excellent crowd -.vhen the teams fielded, it being quite the hMt of the season. Prior to the kick off the Pontardawe team were r-rctographed by the D'aily Post" artiV ickery r-ommenoed at the slope and the homesters pot off immediately. By further loose play the homesters improved the!- position, and Vickery getting the ball tried to get out to the Lacks, but the effort w°s frustrated. The referee at this stage hid occasion to caution some of the visiting players and on the re-start the home backs got away, carrying play to the visitors quarters where soma loose play occurred. Pontardawe were awarded a free. bnt Crocker returned the leather with interest. Some excellent passing by the home backs saw the homesters attack again and then Danygraig lad a go and Lockman wac tackled in jossecsion. Rapsey next received I from the heels of his forwards and found touch near the centre, thus gaining mrch ground. Play continued in the Pontardave half, where some hard scrummaging took place, but some excellent play by the home back saw the game carried to the visiting half. where a determined onslaught was made cn the visitors' line. Pontardawe tried to rush th-s ball over the line. Several ccrums were formed and Pontardawe even- tually tried to rush the ball over the line, but were held up on each occasion. A chance of scoring was for the time lost for Rapbey, the home half. was penalised for picking OUi; of the scrum. A mark for Pontardawe resulted in Daniels dropping a lovely goal. On re-starting a fair ohanoe of gaining ground was lost. Lockman eventually found touch on the visitor! line and Daniels re- ceiving threw to Joe Evans. Shortly after- wards Joe Evans crossed with a try, which Iianiels fail-id to convert. Half-time Score. Pontardawe.—1 goal from mark, 1 try. Danygraig.—1 converted goal. I Hill re-started for the homesters and play settled down in the visitors' half. The game in this moiety was not nearly so interesting as in the first half. All efforts on both sides to 8ccre failed FINAL SCORE. PONT ARDA WE.-l goal from made, 1 try. DANYGRAIG.—1 converted goal.

SWANSEA II. V. CARMARTHEN COLLEGE. ST. PETER'S BOYS HOPELESSLY BEATEN. ALL WHITES' SECOND STRING DO ALL THE SCORING. Swansea. Seconds played Carmarthen Col- lege at St. Helen's on Saturday. The pre- vious encounter between the two teams ended I in a narrow victory for the Seconds. The homesters to-day were without the services of Fred Rees, who had gone on tour to Lei- cester, whilst Williams was displaced at half by T. Davies. Harold Thomas made a welcome reappearance and played full-back, -i ue teams were SWANSEA II.—Back, Harold Thomas; three-quarters, T. Hopkins, M. Walsh, A. Arnold and T. Nicholas; halves, T. Davies amd R. S'hefford forwards, E. Morgan, W. J. Davie6, Warburton, E. Davies, Gilchrist, Michael, Holley and Keith Halden. CARMARTHEN COLLEGE.—Full back, E. R. Lewis; three-quarters, Hopkins, Gra- vell, Jones, and Mathews; halves, Jones and Heron; forwards, Hartley, Dent, Wil- liams, Greenwood, Jones, Davies, Griffiths, and Morri-. Referee, Mr. R. Williams. Swansea commenced, and boon worked to the Carmarthen twenty-five. From a scrum the Swansea three-quarters secured the ball, but it was fumbled, and an excellent oppor- tunity was lost. The visitors benefitted by this and got to the half-way line, but their progress was soon impeded, and the Swan- sea men got to the Carmarthen half again. The Swansea three-quarters again got the ball; and Arnold made a magnificent run. He parsed to Hopkins, who kicked to touch. The Carmarthen men were pressed, but by good use of their feet managed to keep the homesters away from the line. Swansea afterwards lost a little ground, and Harold Thomas receiving, dribbled past .sever?' of his adversaries, and thus regained the ground. Carmarthen then worked to the half-way line, but not to remain there long, for they were forced back to their own twenty-five. From a subsequent serum Carmarthen, by the aid of a kick, aga.in got to half-way, but Walsh receiving made a good run, but was brought down. Car- mtaithen then got to the Swansea line for the first time, and Arnold receiving punted over his head, and had one of the Car- marthen men succeeded in making a mark a score would have been inevitable. From a scrum the Carmarthen three-quarters se- cured the ball, and Hopkins receiving, made a good attempt for the line. Had he succeed-ed in passing HaTold Thomas he would have scored. Play then settled ?.t half-way. and Arnold found touch in the Carmarthen twenty-five. A forward yasfi given by one of the Swansea three-quarters robbed them of a score. A njinor was after- wards conceded. Carmarthen, by the aid of dribbles, carried play to the Swansea half, where they were penalised. The kick took play to the Carmarthen half. A scrum was formed on the Carmarthen line. The Swansea men heeled out the ball, but the three-quarters being unable to take their passes, a certain score was lost. The All Whites, however, were determined to toore, and Walsh, receiving a pass from Arnold, scored, Arnold converting. On resuming Swansea again got to the Carmarthen half, and eventually carried the ball to within ten yards of the visitors' line. Although the Swansea forwards heeled out the ball, and the half-backs fed the three-quarters, the latter continually knocked on when a score was inevitable- Swansea were hard pressing when half-time was called. Half-time Score Swansea II.—1 converted goal. Carmarthen—Nil. Carmarthen resumed play, and it was no- ticed that Harold Tlumas, who had been playing full-back, was among the three- quatrers, his place having been taken by D. Williams. Swansea went off with a. rush, and after the game nad been in progress for two minutes, Swansea were 01 the Car- marthen line, a.nd Hollv scored. Arnold con- verting from a very difficult angle. On the drop out Swansea again missed. A beau- tiful round of passing between the three- quarters then followed. Harold Thomas was, however, tackled when five yards from the line. Walsh then retired for a few minutes on account of an injury. The homesters continued on the aggressive, and Arnold tried to drop a goal, the ball sail- ing under the posts. Shortly after this Gil- christ scored. It was evident -hat the Carmarthen men were under a misapprehen- sion, for they made no. attempt to stop him. Arnold converted. On the resumption Swansea again asserted their superiority, and Harold then crossed Arnold failing to convert. Swansea con- tinued to press, playing a better game in this half, and were still in the aggressive when time was called. FINAL: SWANSEA II.—3 goals, 1 try. CARMARTHEN COLLEGE—Nil.

CARDIFF V. NEWPORT. DRAWN CONTEST ON THE ARMS PARK. Cardiff for the third time met Newport, the venue being the Cardiff Arms Park. The attendance did not mi r.ter more than 10.000. W. Riggins and W. Priest appeared at half for Newport, while R. A. Gibbs came into the centre and Llew George in the for- wards vioe Ne-ile for Cardiff. Otherwise the teams were as advertised. Cardifl started ten minutes late. the first scrum being fought ont in Newport's 25 AlbY Davies relieved with a neat kick to the centre. Frank Wood with a clever run aid kick agaill put Cardiff on the attack. Percy Bush came into prondnenoe with a neat corkscrew run half the length of the Sela, when he was grassed by one of the New- port three-quarters and Boots got in a kick to touch near the Z5 line. Newport were doing well in front, but their back division was all at 'ea. A numbA of free kicks to both sides were awarded. Then followed Newport's first ocora. Higgins got the ball and running round gave over to Gus Jones. The latter, when pressed, passed to Adams, who. running strongly, gave over at the crucial moment to Alby Davies. who j"st got over 3n the corner. R. B. Griffiths made a poor attempt to convert. This was all the score in the first half. Half-time Soore. Newport.—1 try. Cardiff.—Nil. In the second half Cardiff had very much I the best of the p'ay all through, and did an abundance of attacking. However Newport brought out Gus Jones as an extra. back, and try as they would the Card'ff backs could not penetrate the defence. Time after time they vere within an ace of scoring, but the Newport men always rose to the occa- sion. At last the Newport halves, who had been playing offside very palpably, were penalised in their own goal, and Percy Bush dropped a pretty goal, which made the I sides level. There was no further scoring- FINAL SCORlE. I CARDlrr.—1 penalty goal. NEWPORT.—1 try.

MYNYDDBACH SECONDS v. CWMFELIN „ TINWORKS. Final Score—Mynyddoach Znds. nil; Cwm- felin Tinworks. nil. ST. AGNES (Port Talbot) v. COUNTY (port Talbot). At Port Talbot. Filial ocore-Sot. A gn--s, 2 tries; County School, nil. MUMBLES ALBION RESERVES v. BEVAN S ELEVEN. Final score—Mumbles, 1 goal: Bevan's Eleven. 1 goal.

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LLANELLY HOSPITAL RANGERS I V. LLANGENNECH. Played at Strady, the visitors arriving an hour late. Rangers h id the best of the opening p ay, Rhoderick almost scoring, and Morgan and Herbert John were within an ace of dropping goals. Half-time Score: Hospital Rangers—Nil. Llange nnech—N il. FINAL SCORE LLANGENNECH—Nil. HOSPITAL RANGERS—Nil. .0.

ISWANSEA GRAMMAR SCHOOL V GOWERTON COUNTY SCHOOL. Played at Baa-adAse Bark on Sattawlay. >wanaea kicked off, and at once got into the visitors' territory, t nil Lam t paasing by the hoane backs saw 9taai. Dwies creasing over with a splendid try. tte sooner majorifling. Four more tries were refjistwred by BtHTMt, BTyn Ijetwis, Faixner. and Daviee, the lartter j oon verts tig: two Half-aijne score: Swansea Grammar School—2 goads, 3 triee. t Gowerton Ooomrty ahool.—Nil. The sooantd half was ag-ain in favour of the homesfcais, acd other tries were gainEd i bv Meek, Thomas, Bryn, Lewis. and Billow. Daviee OMiverCiug three. Eoadh soored for Gowerton. FILVAT, SOOEE SWAJNSBA GRAMMAR SOHOOL-õ saate, 3 ¡ tries. COWER.TOX OOU'XTT SOHOOI^-1 try. NOTES ON THE GAME. | From the outset Swansea held the tipper hand. and orxmjxletcly ontclasBed their op- IKawflttis. I win dead more fulJy with the game in Wednesday's iaewe. "ORIBL."

INTER-TOWN SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. ABERAVON AND PORT TALBOT v. NEATH. Considerable interest was taken in the inter-town Schools' League game a.t Aber- avon on Saturday, between the Port. Talbot lads and Neath, inasmuch that the Welsh Schools' Union members were present on the ground, with a view to finding out the most likely players for the boys' international against England at Leicester. The home team was as follows: — ABERAVON SCHOOLBOYS.—Back, H. Galliver; three-quarters, E. Rees, L. Thomas, W. Griffiths and Htrrford halves, B. Jones and J. Heycock: forwards, D. Beynon (capt.), T. Francis, S. D. Evans, J. Hill, W. K. Griffiths, R. Maddocks, E. Hand ford, and W. Edwards. Played at Aberavon both sides were well represented- Port Talbot started, and by good combined work play was carried to the I Neath line. Only slight knocks on pre- vented a score on two occasions. Both setfi of backs missed numerous opportuni- ties by faulty fielding. "Half-time Score: Port Talbot—Nil. Neath—Nil. In the second half Port Talbot had much the better of the contest. After attacking for some time in Neath 25 J. Hancock, the j Port Talbot half, dropped a prettv goal. FINAL SCORE. I dropped goal. PORT TALBOT SCHOOLBOYS.— 1 NEATH SCHOOLBOYS.—Nil. I

AROUND THE SCHOOLS, SIX INTERESTING MATCHES ON THE RECREATION GROUND. (BY "THE RAMBLER.") I All six school matches booked for Satur- day morning were brought off in fine weather and some exceptionally keen fights were witnessed. NATIONAL v. BRYNMILL. This was the game of primary importance and after a keen struggle National's proud colours were laid in the dust, although on the day's play they were the better team, but a& in usany other instances it was a game of lost opportunities. Wyndham Jones scored a neat try for Brynmill in the first half and despite National's repeated on- slaughts in the second moiety this wat. all the scoring. Johnny Arnold for the losers played a good game. but should have come round when he tried to double through. FINAL SCORE. BRYNMILL—1 try. NATIONAL—Nil. DYFATTY v. HAFOD. This was a very evenly contested game and only a successful kick for goal won the match. Cox scored prettily for Hafod, but Edwards equalised for Dyfatty and Whit- more putting in a nice 6hot won the game by a converted goai to a tr>. FINAL SCORE. DYFATTY-1 goal. HAFOD—1 try. INDUSTRIAL v. DANYGRAIG. Danygraig put up an exceedingly good fight with their sturdy little opponents and only seven points divided the teams at the close. Brace, as usual, was in exoellent form and dropped a very smart goaL a point which Flynn augmented in the second half by a try. FINAL SCORE. INDUSTRIAL—1 dropped goal 1 try. I DANYGRAIG-Nil. PAROCHIAL Y. TERRACE ROAD. I Terrace Road- in this game only played ) twelve men in the first half and thirteen in the second. Nevertheless Parochial could not get through their defence and although they could not actually &core themselves the Terrace Boys had very hard lines on two or three occasions, an interesting game ending in a pointless draw. FINAL SCORE. TERRACE ROAD-Nil. PAROCHIAL—Nil. ST. HELEN'S v. ST. THOMAS. St. Thomas turned out a very strong team against the Vincent-street lads. but found them too good by a goal Play in the ini- tial stages' waj. -.ery even. but St. Helen's held the upper hand towards the close and scored through Croot. Tudor Taylor con- verting. ,FtNAI. BOOBE. ST. HELEN'S—1 oonverted goal. ST. THOMAS-Nil. C.H.E. v. MANSELTON. This was a runaway match for the C.H.E. Leonard Palmer played at wing three-quar- ter and proved to be a prolific scorer in that position. Three tries were notched by h;m. two by Jenkins. and Simpson and Baynham one each. Evans converted one and the C H E. won by 23 points to nil. FINAL SCORE. C.H.E.—1 goal 6 tries. MANSELTON-Nil.

BRITON FERRY II. V. ROIULL Y (CARDIFF). This match was played at Briton Ferry on Saturday in fine weather. In the first half the homesters pressed |almost through- I out, and Dick Moore, the Briton Ferry cus- tociian, kicked a penality goal. Half-time Score Briton Ferry II.—One penalty goal. Romiliy—Nil. FINAL SCORE. BRITON FERRY II.—1 penalty goal ROMHu_x.—Nil. I

SWANSEA AND DISTRICT ASSOCI- ATION. SENIOR LEAGUE. MANSELTON v. GLANBRYDAN Played at. the Victoria. Park. After a ding- dong struggle, in which Man&elton had the better of the argument. Beynon registered a nice goal from a splendid centre by Harris. Half-time Soore. Manselton—1 goal. I Glanbrydan-Nil Manselton in this half registered two goalR through the agency of Beynon and Hux- tablo. FINAL SCORE MANSELTON-3 goals. GLANBRYDAN-Nil. DtTNVANT v. SKEWEN. Played at Killay Final: Dunvant, 2 triee; Skewen. 1 try. SWANSEA TOWN v. PONTARDAWE. Played at Victoria Park. In the opening moiety Swansea from the award of a pen- alty, scored through Fheppard. ) Half-time Score. Swansea Town—1 goal. Pontardawe—Nil. Swansea were all over their opponents OR the change of end* rad goals were scored by Waters (2), Brunt flj. and Morris (1). FINAL SCORE. 1 SWANSEA TOWN-5 goals. FINAL SCORE. 1 SWANSEA TOWN-5 goals. I PONTARDAWE—Nil. I JUNIOE LEAGUE. CLIFTON v. CHRISTIAN MISSION. At the Victoria Park. Half-time Score. Clifton—1 iroal. Christian Mission—Nil. Scorer: H -Ilev. FINAL SCORE CLIFTON-1 goal. I CHRISTIAN MISSION—Nil. ♦

WELSH SCHOOLS' RUGBY UNION TRIAL TEAMS FOR WALTS v. ENGLAND MATCH. A meeting of the Match Committee of the Welsh Schools Rugby Union was held on Saturday morning at the Grand iotel, y I Port Talbot, Mr. Swash, president (Car- diff) presiding. Representati ves vere pre- sent from Cardiff. Newport. Swansea, Llan- | elly. Neath, Bridgend, Maesteg, Ponty- pndd. Port Talbot. It was decided to ask the Scottish L:nion to appcint a refere=> for the International match" at Leicester, be- tween Wales and England.—Mr. D. M. i Lewis was appointed referee for the trial match at Newport on March 2nd. Teims were selected as follows:- I EASTERN TEAM.-Fall-back. W. Thomas (Pontypridd); three-quarters W. Jones, H. LJOCke (Newport), J. Holden (PolitypTidd), and T. Johnson (Cardiff); half-kicks, T. Richards and T. Baker (New- port) forwards, Bennett (Risca), G. Corsi, L. Thomas, W. Purvoe (Cardiff), M. Good- man (Pontypridd), M. Wootten, Jenkins. and W. Wiley (Newport.) Reserves: Wing, G. Parfitt (Newport): centre, F. Sair (Cardiff); half, T. Davidge (Pontypridd); forward, Idris Richards (Pontvpridd.) WESTERN TIAM.-Full-back. Oliver (Bridgend); three-quarters, Thomas B;.yn- ham (Swansea). G. Williams (Llaneliy).* .J. Arrowsmith (Neath), a.nd H. Davies (Swan- sea): half-backs, Roberts (Llanelly) and G. Ware (Neath); forwards. J. Smith (Pridg- end). J. Rees (Llanelly), Walters (Swansea), D. Beynon (Port Talbot), Walters (Neath), Thomas (Maesteg), Jenkins (Swansea), a'1d. j" Runstcne (Bridgcnd). Reserves: D. Evans (Port Talbot), Pen- nett and S. Mort.

HOUSE COAL STILL GOES UP. STAFFORDSHIRE COAL FOR SWANSEA. DISTRICT. Following the recent advance on the Car- diff Change house coal prices went up an- other is. 6d. per ton at Swansea on Friday, bringing the prices up to 2te. and 29s Cd. per ton. This mak-s the fourth rise during the past few months and one effect of it has been to drav Staffordshire coal into the district. j

KILLED BY A "FALL." MORRISTON MAN'S DEATH AT YSTALYFERA. At Ystalyfera on Friday an inquest was held on the body of Henry Jones (29), Rose Cottage, Ystalyfera, and said to be of Mor- riston, colliery labourer, who was killed at Diamond Colliery on Thursday. John Evans, brother-in-law, said deceased: had been in the Army. Edward Jeffreys said he was about 10 o"; 15 yards from deceased when a fall of stone occurred. The fireman had examined the, place aEout three-quarters of an hour be- fore. Thomas Prosser Jones (fireman) said thAt when he examined the place it was quite secure. Dr. Lewis at-tributed death to shock. Verdict "Accidental death." r-

SWANSEA AND THE MAIN LINE. • MR. BRUNEL'S WISH: NEATH'S BOAST. R. AND S.B. MANAGERS INTEREST- j ING REMARK. Mr. John David, general mana-ger, Rhondda and Swansea Raiiwny n-' pany, delivered a lecture before the Rail way Clerks' Improvement Society at Car-! diff on Thursday. The subject wa.s the Neath swing bridge on the company's sys- j tern. Mr. David said it was said that the 'ate Mr. Brunei, the engineer who constructed the South Wales Railway (now the G.W.R ) wished to cross the Neat-h river lower down, at Briton Ferry, and that a considerable1 sum was offered Neath Corporation for ner- mission. Whether the offer of money was made or not he could not say but it was! i certain the Neath Corporation strenuouslv opposed the crossing the engineer wanted. "The result," Mr. David went on. "is that the route to Swansea by the Greqt Western Railway is a very circuitous one and was really the reason that placed Swan- sea on a branch instead of on the main line and which has ever been a source of incon venience to the town. Our Neath friends ,)f that day, I dare say, looked with great di* favour ni>on any interference with the navi- gation of their little tidal river, but I hare a strong suspicion that the object was to get the town of Neath on the main line; indeed, I understand IT is the boast of the present, generation of Neath" citizens that the wisdom and foresight of their forefathers secured for the town this privilege and so Neath p^s fared better than Swansea in "ue respect." Mr. David proceeded to describe the swing bridge over the Neath River.

BURNT PORK PIES. ENTERTAINING ÑEATH COUNTY COURT CASE. BAKER AND BUTCHER CLAIM AND COUNTER-CLAIM. At Neath County Court on Friday, aj\ action was heard in which allegations as to action was beard in which allegations as to burnt pork pies constituted the leading fea- ture. George Bendall, baker, sued Charles W. Summers, butcher, for the price of a sack of flour. Claim was admitted, fcut there was a counter-claim for jBl 2s. 6d. for overbaking 15 doz. pork pies. Mr Hunter ap- peared for plaintiff, and Mr. E. Powell for defendant. Defendant: "I have some- samples here," and he thereupon flourished a pork pie which looked like a cinder. Registrar: Well. we had better have the exhibition now. Then the pies can be taken away. (Laughter.) I Mr. Powell said the pies were baked, or burned rather, by plaintiff on January 17. The baking was spoiled. His Honour Spoiling good bacon. (Laugh- ter.) Defendant On January 18 I sent to Ben- dall to ask bini if he could burn more pies or bake them. (Laughter.) Cross-examined What did you do with the pork pies? Did you sell them?—No; I shoved them away. Into the saveloy machine?—I decline to answer the question. It is an insult to the trade. His Honour Then you did not make saveloys of them?—No, they were not fit. What did you do?—Gave them to the pigs. Bend all admitted that some of the pies were spoiled. Addressing plaintiff, and pointing to four burnt pies, Mr. Powell asked Would any man having a pork pie shop and any res- pect for a pig attempt to sell those pies?— No. Mrs. Davies spoke to a to the bake- house, when she noticed the pies burnt. But what impressed her most was the lovely smell. (Laughter.) She should have liked to have had a couple herself. (Laughter). Mr. Powell: Will you take those four?— No, thanks. His Honour: The smell has fone off now. Mrs. Davies: Rather. (Laughter.) His Honour gave a verdict for defendant. |

AMERICA AND JAPAN. FRISCO SCHOOLS' PROBLIM SETTLED. CALIFORNIANS CLIMB DOWN. (Renter Special Telegram.) Washington, Friday-—As the result of the conference with the Federal Govern- ment, the Californians have agreed to close the Oriental schools and admit Japanese scholans to white schools, immediately after the passage of the Immigration Bill with Mr. Root s amendment.

NEATH MAN MULCTED. FOR DAMAGING "DAILY POST" AGENT'S HEDGE. At Neath on Friday 5fr. Wm. Roaser, "Daily Post newsagent, Neath, sued Phillip 11 Bowen for £2, for wilful damage to a hedge at Tylhvyd- Mr. Plews (instructed by Mr. Talles.in Davies) was for complainant; Mr. Jenkrn Jeffreys defended. Defendant was fined 10s. and costs, or- dered io pay the damage and advocate's fee, and warned by the Bench as to his future conduct.

SWANSEA CHANCERY ACTION. JONES v. LEWIS: WEEK'S POST. PONEMENT. The action of Jones v. Lewis, which was stated by counsel to be a Swansea case, came before Mr. Justice Parker, on Friday, in the Chancery Division. Counsel for plaintiff stated that this was an administration action in which be bad a motion against the defendants, who were executors of the will. The motion had stood over for a week for evidence to be filed. Both defendants had been represent- ed by one counsel, but they had since sever- ed their defence, and were now represented separately, and that had caused the delay. Defendants had not filed all their evidence, and therefore he consented to ¡"t the mo- lion stand over for another week. An order was made accordingly.

MISSED HIS WATCH AND CHAIN. CHARGE AGAINST SWANSEA HUSBAND AND WIFE. BOUGHT THE "POST" TO SEE IF IT WAS ADVERTISED. At Swansea on Friday Ellen Warwick, Orchard-street, married, and Waiter War- wick. her husband, were charged with stealing and receiving a silver lever vatch and gold albert, value £7 10s., from John Harrison, Pontamman, near Biynamman. Complainant said he was accosted m High-street by the woman, who several times brushed up against him. He aftsr- wards missed his watch and chain. An assistant with Mr. Mendelsson, pawn- broker, St. Thomas, said the male defend- ant wanted 30s. on the watch. He said it belonged to his wife's father. The woman, who was very talkative, said she could get more on it, and also that her husband was always buying watchcs. Becoming sus- picious, witness sent for a policeman., hen the officer arrived the woman had left. The man was taken into custody. j P.C. Harris asked the male defendant how he got the watch and chain, and he replied, "I found it la.«t night in St. Helen's-road." The pawnbroker remarked, "It's a different story to what he told me." Detective-Sergt. Maggs. who arrested the woman, stated she said she knew nothing about it. and that she was in Morriston looking for a house at the time. Defendants pleaded not guilty. The rriin said he picked the articles up in St. Helen s- road. He had a pint of beer at the Long- land's, and then went home and bought a "Daily Post" to see if the watch had been advertised. It was not, and on Tuesday evening he took it over to Mr. Mendelssons to pawn it. "I made a mistake," he ad- mitted. "I should have brought it to the police instead of taking it to the pawn- i shop." "I have nothing to say." said the woman, "Only when he fetched the watch home, he told me he had found it. I advised him to keep it and see if a reward would be offered." Both defendants were committed to take their trial at the next Assizes, bail being allowed, one surety in £5.

FIRST ANNUAL DANCE OF THE THILD G.V.R. ENJOYABLE T'^CTION AT ALBERT HALL. SWANSEA. PICTURESQUE SCENE: PRETTY DRESSES DESCRIBED. I A "very jolly" first annual danoe was h^ld on Thursday evening by Captain Perkins, Officers, Non-Commissioned and Cyclists of tlj? 3rd G|f^,orgl^Ianw.a' Corps at the decorated The room had been very tasteru xy by the Dance Commits with Japanese lan terns in a variety of colours and shapes and brilliant hoed flags and bunting^ The ladies gowns were set off wonderfully by the ray uniforms of their partners, those greatly in evidence being the 2nd Y.B. Welsh, 3rd | Cyclists, 3rd Regiment, and Artillery Corps. The refreshments were very capably under taken by Watts and the selections of the Z4 item programme discoursed by Mr. C. M. Davies' String Band. The Dance Committee responsible for the splendid Buecese of the dance include Col.-Sergt. H. F. Rott, Sergt. C. H. J. Collins, Cyclist S. R. Snell. Cyclist ft. A. Thomas, Hon. Sec. Corporal H. Bab- bage; M.C.'s, Captain A. Bertie Perkins. Corporal C. W. Thomas. Dancing was very energetically indulged in by the hundred folk present until the early hours. Amongrst those present were:— Captain A. Bertie Perkins and party. Mre. Perkins being tastefully gowned in cream spotted net. the skirt having a fall flounce at the foot and the corsage softly arranged, with fichu draping and pale pink spray of roses, a ocronet ot banksias also crown- ing her head. Miss Down was attired in cream silk gracefully moulding the figure and softeaed with la-ce. An efiective spray of crimson roses was also worn. Miss Sand brook wor" voile dc soie over pale pink, ceintuied with palest pink silk and a cor sage bouquet of pink roses. Miss Helen Jenkins (Sketty) wore a becoming gown of black net banded with narrow bebe r>a*.in I ribbon with prettily-draped chiffon bertha of black, and crimson and blush rose bou- Quet in corsage. Miss Marsh looked IIty. iiah in zaous^eline de soie. adorned with scarlet velvet in aouave fashion, trimmed and insert- with coarse laoe. Scarlet ros^s formed her coiffure adornment. tfiae I. St-arbuck Williams looked dainty in ivory silk, prettily trimm'i with self ruchiugs>, the skirt fully folded to the waist, the corsage garnitured with lace and chiffon, and a posie of violets nestling in her coiffure. Miss I. Isaac wore a stylish gown of cream silk, a dees flounce adorning the skirt tmartly tucked, and a lovely bertha of Brussels draping the shoulders. Miss Au- drey Richards looked very nice in turquoise "diamond dusted" net. trimmed with silver sequin and softly arranged corsage, her hair threaded with turquoise chiffon. Others present were: Mr Deveraux. Kr, Nash. Mies Nash. Sergt. Major Campbell and party, Miae Newbrook. Miss Taylor. Mr Puddioombe. Mr. A. Colquhoun. Mr. A. D. Evans. Miss Col- lins, Miss Hopkins. Mr Marsh and party, Lieut. Richards and party. Lieut. Jenkins and party. Captain Hunter (cyrfists); Ser- gNint Gibbs an dJllirty (Artillery), Mr. Dan Ijewis. Miss Harris. Dr. Davies. Dr. Isaac. Sergt. Lieut. Isaac. Mr McKenzie and party, Miss Dendle, Miss Fowler, Miss Brown. Miss Belt, Mre. FurMaux. Miss Williams. Mise Haywood. Mias Burton. Mias Morris. Serst. Courts. Mr. A. Perkins (Singapore Infantry). Beret. Major White. Miss Orrin. etc.

WELSH CHURCH COMMISSION. CHAIRMAN S BANTER WITH SIR JOHN WILLIAMS. UNITARIAN STRONGHOLD AS THE BLACK SPOT." The position of the Unitarian Church in South WaJes formed the chief subject before the Welsh Church CotranifisioR on Friday. Mr. S. T. Evans, M.P., was absent. Rev. V.. James, B.A., Llandvssil, retired Unitarian minister and secretary of the South Wales Unitarian Association, ad- mitted Unitariaoism was not increasing very much. There was one locality in Cardigan- shire where the denomination was strong, and it was called "the Bl«<ck Spot." A number ot literary Welshmen lived in the neighbourhood. Allen Raine was the great-grand-daughter of Davies of Castell- Hywel. He accounted for the decrease in Unitarjaint»m by the growth of similar idere in other Churches. The name "Unitarian" was regarded as a reproach. That was ooly his own opinion. Rev. C. A. Green, M.A., Tioar of Aber- dare, said there was a comparatively email proportion of marriages at the church. Ttoat was because a larger number of people pre- ferred to be married quietly at the registry office. He did not think there were many monogkxt Welsh in Aberdare. During Mr. Green's evidence the chairman. Lard Justice Yaughan Williams, 'annched out into an eulogy of Welsh preaching. He said he noticed the Welsh preachers preached with much more bodily action, and in V»nee and voice much more full of 'eeiiog tbaj» was the case when he went to English ser. vioee in the Church of England. He could recognise the pathos and also the righteous anger. There was a little banter at some points during Mr. Green's evidence between the chairman and Sir John Williams. The latter put the question to witness Have you ever been in a court of justice?— Never. (Laughter.) Chairman You need not be ashamed, have been there. (Laugihter.) Sir John Williams Is it not a fact th-, jurors throughout the country are not ale to fodow the judges' charges which aw gi\^ in English.—I know nothing about that (Laughter.) Chairman: I admire your discretk ru (Laughter.) J( Later; Sir John questjoned the Vi, ar of Aberdare about the Baptist Chapels ft the latter's district. Chairman: How can we have the fmak guesses of this gentleman ? Your proper way is to call the Baptist ministers, h. L." reai'v impossible to substitute for the evidence "if those whom you know the courteous gues m —(laughter)—that this gentleman makes ô.t your suggestion. He is too courteous to con- tradict you. "If you sav so it mint, be bo." is his answer. But it does not follow tha.t because he anc. I agree in holding & high opinion û: you. Sir John, i-ha-t we cac accept the statement. (Laughter.)

REFUSE ON ABERAVON BEACR. SEALED PACKAGES FROM SWANSEA WASHED UP. Aberavon Corporation have found it a difficult matter to oonvinoe Swansea Cor- poration that the refuse which the latter body have been barging at sea. has been washing back to Aberavon beach. Previous to the barging nothing was washed up. but since then the beach has been repeatedly blackened with all sort* oi refuse. On the occasion of the visit of the Swansea deputation a few weeks ago, it was decided to put the matter to the test. Accordingly, on February 4th, Sanitarv- Inspector William Evans, Aberavon, und.r the supervision of a nautical gentleman of experience of the Bristol Channel. went out in the Swansea barge and deposited coke, ettc., in wire netting and sealed vessels, into the sea with the refuse. Since then daily visits have been made to the beach. W On Friday, during the high tides, th* beach was again strewn with refuse. Be tween the two piers, and for two milee below tbe north pier, the 6ands were cover- ed with ashes, and other rubbish. Amongst this lefuse wa £ discovered, so it is maW. some of the sealed packages which hail been dropped out at sea. These were care- fully collected, and a telephone message wat. sent to Mr. Bell, the Swansea surveyor. On Saturday Mr, Bell, accompanied fcy Coun. Merrells, chairman of Streets Com- mittee. visited Aberavon Beach. By thi* time much of the refuse had been washer' to sea again, but when shown the package they were convinced that it was Swaneet. refuse. It is now hoped that definite steps will be taken t-o prevent a recurrence of the evil.

MORRISTON WHIST DRIVE. DISTINCT SUCCESS: TWO HUNDRED PEESENT. THE PRIZE-WINDERS: SOME DAINTY FROCKS. The Morri9t<on whist drive. held Oll Friday evemng at Pentrepoth Council Schools proved an exceedingly deiigMfnl one that all who took part in wall be pleaded tc see succeeded by others of the same na- ture As a social event it had been looked forward to and nearly 200 ladies and gentle men were present. Forty-niae playir.g < tables were used and the drive lasted from eight o'clock until twelve. The result was made up directly after mid-night and wae as follows:— Ladies Pri zes-1. Miss Nellie Bailie (Mlh 2, Mise Beatie Williams (197); and beobie Mrs. E. Harris. Gent's Prizea-L Mr Evan Griffiths. Swan- sea (.206); 2. Mrs. W. Joseph. Swansea, play- ing ab a gentleman (198); and boobie. Dr. Williams (154). Mrs. R. Glynn Edwards was president of the function, though unfortunately not ab'.t* to attend, and Mr George Hughes made a happy M C. The secretarial duties were in the hands of Miss M. J. Harris and Mr. Th J Thomas, whoee arrangements left nothing to be desired. The schoolroom in which the drive took place was brightly decorated hy Messrs. Ben Evans and Co- and licht ? e- freehments were served by Mrs. watts, Swansea. Mr. D. Jones Lloyd played a fee- lection of pianoforte music. Amongst the ladies present were Mrs. T. Davies, attractively attired cream silk and guipure lace; Mi«« Davies. Glyn- callen, who in old rose crepe de clune. with vieux rose panne at the foot of the skirt, and a vest of cream lace. made a charm- ing figure: Miss Harris, in a dress of fawn velvet. trimmed with pale blue applique, and vest of cream net-a pretty effect; Mrs Ed. Harris, in black crepe de chine. a!'a Miss R. Harris, in pale blue; Miss Annie Walters, dressed in cream silk. trimmed with Brussels lace: Miss Johns. Caemawr, who looked well drcesed in Oriental sai'i., wit.h green panne trimmings; Mre. eymo-s Swansea, who wa. attired in black crepe d? chine, with puf>s<»iaem-erie trinsBiinss and opalescent sequins; Miss Gabe. who wes another to appear to advantage in cream silk, enlivened with a corsage spray of violets; and Miss Beryl Gabe. in white silk trimmed with ecru insertions- Mrs T. R. Williams was in black Miss Haidane in black crepe de chine },ft. Treharne in black velvet. and Miss Bea-ie Williams, attired in P*le. blue. were notjicft able figures. )Ii. RatTlS looked partis- larly prett7 in P*1* green crt"Pe "hin# and pale g«*« wlvetn; a^d. Mrs- Burnie was very nice in a Princess robe of ivorv Th,cheefe satin, tranmed with g Id tissue and fnIl of ehifion. Mise Gwft.-m Morgan was dressed in a gown of rtiw embroidery, with a trail of floral embroi- dery across the corsage. Mrs. Dr. Hryce had cn black velvet. witv Brussels lace draped over the shoulders, and Mrs Rotiinger was In pale blue moufse line de soie, with forget-me-nots in her hrqr Mrs. Tweeney looked well in navy vo trimmed with velvet and silk kiKinge &r>d violets. Miss Grace Williams wore a grace- ful robe of black sequin net; a pretty gown was worn by Miss Lena Grif- fiths of black spotted chiffon; Xn Hughes looked charming in soft cream nil gown draped with choice laoe- A very dainty gown of cream lace veiii-rg a pale pink foundation »nd of carnations was worn by Mrs. jur *emc Elms. Morrieton. Miss Irene Jones look<»d very stylish in a dainty gowrt of h softened with laoe and chiifon. Mrs Chru- tions looked well ic pio*

lieved. Bad passing by the Scarlets lost them a lot of ground. Llanelly forwards were heeling well, and from a scrum Cash Llewelyn secured and sent out a smart pass to Price, who was soon collared. The home- sters were penalised, and D. M. Davies tried for goal and failed. Maesteg forwards rushed back to half-way, but Llanelly came back again, and Paul Jones, the home full- back, saved well. Llanelly were now having the ball out, but their passing was bad. Harry Morgan got away splendidly. He was collared from behind. He handed nicely to Harvey Thomas, who got over, but was recalled. D. M. Davies again tried for goal, but failed. The homesters next tried pass- ing, and gained a good slice of ground, but Price held on too long. Llanelly came away again, when a long pass sent out by D. M. Davies to Willie Thomas, the latter losing the ball when he had a clear run in, and Paul Jones again saved well. Llan- elly were now having some splendid open- ings, and Harvey Thomas mulled a. nice pass. Maesteg forwards were playing a splendid game. Llanelly were set going again, and a smart pass enabled Harry Morgan to get to the line, where a desperate scrum ensued. Eventually Tom Evans fell on the ball, and the referee allowed a try amidst the hooting of the spectators. D. M. Davies failed to goal. Half-time Rcore: Llanelly—One try. Maesteg—Nil. Tom Evans restarted for Llanelly. and give a.nd take play followed. Llanelly backs opened out, but Griff Rowe's pass to Willie Thomas was too high. Later Paul Jones and Howell at half saved splendidly. Llan- elly were soon set going. In the ensuing play the ball was sent to Harvey Thomas, who, iin doubling several of his opponents, tried to drop a goal, but failed to rise the ball. The Scarlets were now heeling out nicely, and D. M. Davies made a fine run along the touch line. FINAL SCORE: LLANELLY—1 try. MAESTEG—Nil.