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By "SPECTATOR." Association. SOUTH WALES LEAGUE—DIVISION I. GOALS. P. W. L. D. F. A. PTS. Aberdare 4 3 0 1 16 5 7 Hafod 4 2 1 1 8 6 5 Barry District 3 2 1 0 5 10 4 Ebbw Yale 2 0 0 2 3 3 2 Treharris 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rogerstone 2 0 2 0 2 5 0 Llanbradach ..3 0 3 0 3 8 0 -0- Aberdare Thursdays v. Ferndale. Played at Ferndale. The visitors were vastly su- perior in all departments of the game. The homesters were the first to score, through Edwards, one of the visiting backs. After this Ferndale did not have a chance, and were finally beaten by 7 goals to 1. Scorers: Percy Lloyd (2), Jacobs, T. Thomas, Tom Price, Rees Thomas and Ike. Mr George Owen made his first appearance as referee and gave general satisfaction. -0- Aberdare visited Merthyr Vale for the first time on Saturday, and returned victor- ious by eight goals to one. Beferee, Mr Fred Millar, of Mountain Ash, and Welsh International fame. The Aberdare team was an experimental one, four new men being tried. Strange to relate Merthyr Vale had to field without Harry Roberts, and Aberdare was also minus their outside left, another Harry Roberts. —o— Llew Grant played up to his reputation, and adapted himself splendidly to the style of play taken up by the Darians. Grant will prove a very handy man in the ranks of the Darians before the season is out. The following players shared the spoils :—Billy Read, two goals; Billy Ingham, 2; Sam Parker, Fatty Wedlock, Richards, and the new inside right, one each. Dick Evans responded for the Valians. -0- On Saturday Aberdare play their first Rhymney League match, Cardiff Corinthians being their opponents. The Corinthians •ere going rather strong of late, and a, good game should result.

Rugby. Aberdare Thursdays v Pontypridd. Played on the ground of the first named club before a small crowd. Both teams were well re- presented. Jack Havard, better known among soccerites, was given a trial at half back. In the first half the Pontypridd men had the best of the argument, and penned the Darians in their own quarters for quite three parts of the time. One try to nil was, however, the only score up to half time. In the second portion, a remarkable change came over the game, the tables being turned on the visitors. The home forwards packed and heeled and altogether showed greatly improved form to that displaysd in the first moiety. Trevor Flooks, who is be- coming a dashing wing threequarter, picked up cleverly on the half way line, and putting some of his well known sprinting powers into force, scored the equalising point. Dai z, Griffiths, the captain, failed to convert from a difficult angle. A few minutes later, Flooks repeated this performance, but the referee ruled that he had run into touch. This was not the opinion of Dai Jones, the Welsh International, who acted as touch judge. The point was not allowed. Final score Aberdare Thursdays 1 try, Pontypridd 1 try. -0- Aberdare v. Abeitillery. Played on the ground of the former before a fair gate. Owing to the lateness of the Monmouthshire men in arriving, the kick off was delayed some considerable time. Both teams were well represented, and a good game resulted in a draw of 1 try each. The game through- out was chiefly confined to the forwards, and both packs stood their hard gruelling in good part. There was not much to choose between them in the scrimmage work or in the open. The equalising try scored by Watkins was the result of miserable play on the part of Tommy Arnold, who persisted in holding the ball when tackled. -0- On Monday, the County Police were the visitors at the Athletic Grounds. The weather was miserable in the extreme, and the ground was very sloppy. Both teams suffered from absentees, but the Police were the most unfortunate in that respect. The game was fought with grim determination, the forwards on either side coming in for most of the work. The try by Norman Biggs was a very pretty piece of work. In the home 25 the Police right centre picked up cleverly when on the run, and dodging a few opponents, sent out a long pass to the Cardiff man, the latter, gathering the ball, crossed with a good try. Considering the greasy state of the leather and the heavy going ground, this was a clever bit of play. P.C. Bryce, the Welsh Internatioual for- ward, majorized. -0- In the second half the Darians played much better football, and fairly romped round their opponents, Dai Jones and Mog Bevan putting on tries, both of which were unconverted. This was all the scoring. Final score: Aberdare, 2 tries (6 points) Glamorgan Police, 1 goal (5 point).

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Among the Locals. [BY MUDDIED OAF."] The Aberdare Leader" Junior Medals Competition. Trecynon Lilywhites v Aberaman Green- hill Rovers. Played at the Park on Saturday last. Both sides were well represented and lined out under the charge of Mr T. J, Morgan, Aberdare. The Lilywhites started, but some ragged play on their part enabled Greenhill to press dangerously, and Will Organ had to defend. The ensuing play saw some fine footwork by the home forwards, and" Slavin" and Leonard Ford understood each other to a nicety. The Lilywhites succeeded in landing in the Greenhill territory, but Rus Wellman was safe, and his kick enabled Ianto Davies to pass to his wing where Edwin Jones all but scored. Will Organ, the Lilywhites' right back, was, at this stage, very reliable, and his retaliating kicks were instrumental in Tommy George sending to his side, where Dan Williams contributed good work. Ford, E. W. Davies and Jim Evans were well ahead, but again the Greenhill defence was not to be beaten. Although out of his position, Vater took to his legs well, but attempts at netting were frustrated by the able saving of T. J. Griffiths in goal. Tom Rees was also kept awake between the uprights. Both territories were visited without avail. Ultimately, however, the ball was cecured by Leonard Ford, who, after beating the opposition, sent in a ster- ling shot which registered a goal for the Lilywhites to the accompaniment of cheers from the home supporters. Half time score Trecynon Lilywhites 1 goal, Greenhill nil. —o— The second half opened strongly. The form of the homesters surprised their sup- porters. The Greenhill back division was very prominent. Finally, the Lilywhites took to forcing matters, but the Aberaman Boys secured and worked up a little passing. The homesters tried to steer out of danger, but only dribbled the ball into their own quarter, and Edwin Jones' effort caused a melee in front of goal, where D. T. Williams beat Griffiths with a quick shot. Final score: 1 goal each. —0— The result is a fair indication of the work actually done. Each side was unfortunate at the mouth of the goal. Will Organ was undoubtedly the mainstay of the homesters, who deserved creditor their good behaviour. For Greenhill, all worked hard, and the "Aston Villa" of Aberaman would have done better if they had combined more. -0- Aberaman Stars v. Aberdare Excelsiors. This exceedingly interesting match between the midgets was played at Michael's Field, Aberaman, before a fair crowd. An exciting game resulted in a victory for the Excels by 4 goals to 2. The scorers were Ernie Rosser, Ned Gray and Jack Moses (2) for visitors, and W. Brown and W. Phillips for the Stars. Although the better team, on the day's form, won, the homesters defence was brilliant, and they took their defeat in a true sportsmanlike manner. -0,- Lovers of Soccer will be pleased to hear of a new team that has just been organised up the Gadlys, named the Gadlys Rovers, and has its headquarters at the White Lion Inn. Whether it will attain a reputation equal to that of the old Gadlys Rovers re- mains to be seen, A practice match was played at the Park last Saturday between the Possibles and Probables, which resulted in a win for the latter by 4 goals to nil. -0- On the same day, the Crescents met and defeated the G.W.R. Rovers at the Park by 6 goals to 1. -0- The following players will constitute the Hirwain Stars and the Trecynon Stars in the match of the first round of the LEADER medals competition to be played at Hirwain, kick off at 3 o'clock. Hirwain Stars goal, C. Pearce backs, M. Williams and W. D. Jones; halves. M. Jones, J. Davies and Dd. Edwards; forwards, W. Williams, E. Hughes, H. Jones, H. Williams and Bert Davies; reserves, T. Davies, D. Jones, S, Williams, D. Morris. D. Hill, T. G. Jones and D. J. Jones colours, black and amber stripes. Trecynon Stars: goal, Jack Harries; backs, Geo. Davies and Torn Sage halves. Llew Goole, G. Davies and D. Williams; forwards, Arthur Jones, D. T. John, D. Hughes, T. Finn and A, Clarke; reserves, Eddie Morgan, T. J. Evans, Geo. Davies, Bob Roberts and Sam Todd; colours, blue and brown stripes.—Referee Mr. A. V. A. Jarman, Cwmbach. —o— Hirwain Stars v. Aberaman United Juniors at Hirwain. This match resulted in a victory for Hirwain by 4 goals to nil. The scorers were W. Hughes and Bert Davies. Finn and Clarke were nippy for the visitors. -0- Cefnpennar v. Porth Rovers. These teams met for the second time this season. The previous match ended in a pointless draw at Cefnpennar, Porth started and began pressing warmly, but Dudden and Edwards ably relieved. The home right wing then broke through and sent across to the left wing, who sent in a shot which gave Ellery no chance whatever. Stung by this reverse Cefn brightened up, and kept pegging away at the Porth goal, but did not succeed in netting. The homesters led in the interval by a goal. Cefnpennar re- sumed the game rather strongly, but again the defence was not easily beaten. Joe Ellery obtained and sent to Evans, who transferred to Ashman, and the latter nego- tiated a beautiful goal for Cefnpennar. James and Harries had hard lines in not adding more goals. Final score: Porth Rovers 1 goal, Cefnpennar 1 goal. At a meeting of the committee of the LEADER competition held on Monday, the protests issued by the Greenhill Rovers and Trecynon Lilywhites were held fover until Monday next. The appeals of Hirwain and the Trecynon Stars were also considered. -0- Cwmaman entertained Mardy last Satur- day at the former's ground before a record crowd. The game culminated in a win for Mardy by 2 goals to nil. Hugh Jones, the noted soccerite, greatly assisted the winners, who also had an excellent custodian in Castle. Their left half was also prominent. Jack Griffiths, the smart home forward, sus- tained an injury but resumed the game shortly afterwards. Dan Thomas, Harry Rees, the backs, and Evan Joseph in goal. were also noteworthy for Cwmaman. Next Saturday, the homesters entertain Merthyr Vale in the first round of the South Wales Junior Cup competition. -0-' A match was played on Thursday last at Michael's Field, Aberaman between Aberdare Commercial Juniors and Aber- aman Thursday Juniors. After a fast and exciting game, the homesters won by three goals to one. The scorers for the winners were T. J. Lewis, T. Lewis and G, Leigh. Parry scored for the visitors. The Referee was Dan Hughes, Aberaman, sec. of the Greenhill Rovers, A.F.C.

Grand Evening Concert at Aberdare. Seven brilliant stars in the musical fir- manent visited Aberdare last Thursday evening, and gave a grand evening concert to an exceedingly large audience. The con- cert was held under the auspices of the Aberdare Trades and Labour Council. The Market Hall had been very artistically decorated by Messrs Dodd & Co Compton House. Some very beautiful plants, which were placed on the improvised platform, had been kindly lent by Mrs Powell, Dany- graig. The items which made up the splendid programme had been carefully selected, and the huge audience, including a number of local musical worthies, were not slow in showing their intense gratification and appreciation of the artistes' efforts. The programme opened with a fine render- ing of a duet, The Ballad Singers," by Mr Gwilym Richards, R.A.M., and Mr Emlyn Davies, A.R.C.M. A flute solo, Rimeni Branza Napolitane," very cleverly executed by Mr Eli Hudson, A.R.C.M brought forth cries f encore, to which Mr Hudson res- ponded. Miss Gwladys Roberts, R.A.M., the new Welsh contralto, followed with an exquisite rendering of Hardelot's difficult solo Because." Song, My Dreams," by Mr Gwilym Richards came next, followed by Madame Eleanor Jones-Hudson, R.C.M., who gave a very descriptive rendering of Lo, hear the gentle lark." In response to an irresistible encore, she delighted her audience with the old Welsh favourite, Merch y Melinydd." Mr Emlyn Davies, always a favourite with Aberdare audiences, sang The Bugler." His rendering was well-nigh perfect, and he was greeted with a tremendous applause. He re-appeared and sang" Yr Ynys Wen." Miss Backsheen Wood, the celebrated violinist of Queen's Hall, London, and leading provincial con- certs, gave a violin solo entitled "Aragonesa," and was encored. A quartette, Brightly dawns our wedding morn," by the four singers, concluded Part I. of the programme. Part II. was as follows ;-Duet, Sailor's Sighs," Miss Roberts and Mr Richards; song, She wandered down the mountain side," Madame Eleanor Jones Hudson: violin solo, "A Dance," (encored), Miss Backsheen Wood; song, "Dafydd y Gareg Wen," (encored), Mr Emlyn Davies; song, Sound an Alarm," (encored), Mr Gwilym Richards; song, Happy Song," (encored), Miss Gwladys Roberts flute solo, Fan- tasia in C," (encored) Mr Eli Hudson; quartette, A regular royal queen," Madame Jones-Hudson, Miss Gwladys Roberts, Mr Gwilym Richards, and Mr Emlyn Davies finale Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." Mr Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., Dowlais, accompanied throughout. Musically, and it is believed, financially, the concert was a grand success. The musical committee of the Aberdare Trades Council, who organised it, are to be con- gratulated upon providing such a rare musical treat. Mr M. Lewis, Aberaman, the bon. secretary, together with Mr E. Stonelake and others, gave much time and energy in making the function a thorough success.

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Mountain Ash Football Motes. MOUNTAIN ASH V. PILL HARRIERS. This match was played at Mountain Ash last Saturday before a fair crowd. Dai Fryer started operations for Mountain Ash. The old firm forwards rushed the ball; the visiting back being tackled when in pos- session. Afterwards the homesters gradu- ally worked their way to the visitors' line, having hard lines in not scoring on a few occasions —o— The second half was played in semi darkness. Owing to the slippery nature of the ball it was impossible for either team to make much headway. Result, Draw, no score. -0- Mountain Ash Thursdays v. New Trede- gar Thursdays. This match was played at Mountain Ash on Thursday. The visitors brought over a strong team. The home- sters were outclassed in every department. The old firm," although beaten at all points, played pluckily all through, but some of the players were soon fatigued, owing to the lack of training. Chris Evans at centre three quartre, Peter O'Neill also at centre, and Gwynne at half played well for the homesters. The pick of the for- wards were Price, Butler and Dick Thomas. Final score :-Tredegar, 1 goal, 2 tries;. Mountain Ash, nil.

Billiards. At Mountain Ash, on Thursday evening,, games of 200 up were played between Mountain Ash and Aberdare, Mountain Ash winning by 395 points. Scores :— I ABERDARE. MOUNTAIN ASH. Evans Jones, capt 63 T.Worthington capt 200 David Williams 200- George Brown 148 Bob Coombes w.o. G. Williams.. 200 Ben Williams 132 George Sellick 200 Willie Oliver 69 J. Griffiths 114 Reece C. Williams 200 A. Thomas 155 Fred Jones J. 22 D. Huglies 200 Ernie Jones 200 Willie Gentle 134 956 1351

Travelling Draper's Failure. At the Aberdare Bankruptcy Court on Monday, John Davies, travelling draper, was examined.—Debtor was represented by Mr F. J. Caldicott (Mr J. D. Thomas), while Messrs W. Thomas and W. Kenshole ap- peared on behalf of some of the creditors. Debtor's liabilities were £ 697 10s lOd. He said he had bought the business from Mrs Williams, Aberaman, whose brother formerly employed him. He had given X511 for it. He arranged to pay Mrs Williams zelo per month, and the last instalment was a cheque for £ 200. To pay this he borrowed £ 180 from the bank and £ 50 from a person in Aberdare. He had not repaid the bank. Debtor then said that he bought the busi- ness for about £ 350, he could not say the exact sum, his book being in the custody of the official receiver.—The official receiver reminded debtor that he had said once that he had paid X511 for the business.—Debtor now said that the book debts amounted to over £ 511.—The official receiver threatened to adjourn the case at once unless debtor gave a satisfactory explanation, whereupon the registrar intervened saying that it was evident debtor was confused, and asked him if the price of the business was reduced to X350 in consideration of his last payment of £ 200.—Debtor answered in the affirmative. —The official receiver resuming his examina- tion, Davies said that he started business without capital and without experience ex- cept what he had acquired when travelling for his predecessor, Mr Joseph James. In 1900 he lost heart owing to the strike, and consequently neglected his business. He kept no account book showing the cash paid, but relied on his bank book. He had felt the pressure of creditors in 1898, but the firms gave him extension, and he did not file, hoping things would get better. He had incurred a lot of bad debts through having been deceived in his customers. Another cause of his failure was illness in his family. His wife and three children were continually under the doctor's treat- ment. Mr R. R. price and Mr Phillips, grocer, had become security for the money which he advanced. He was having 25 per cent profit on the sales he made. The piano in his house was the property of his 14 years old boy, who had purchased it from Prof. Tom Jones, out of his own savings. His wife claimed the furniture.—The official receiver observed that debtor had conducted his business in a rule of thumb fashion.— The examination was adjourned until Decem- ber 19th.

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The Aberdare Leader Junior Medals Competition. The following teams have been drawn to play in the first round on the dates men- tioned below. The matches are to be played on the grounds of the first named clubs :— November 12th HIRWAIN STARS V. TRECYNON STARS. The ABERDARE CORINTHIANS have a bye. The secretaries of each team shall furnish me with a list of their players, together with their positions on the field within seven clear days of the date of the matches played,