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JUNIOR LEAGUE. LLANDUDNO AMATEURS' RESERVE v. RHYL CHURCH GUILD. (BY "FIDELIS.") Played ait Llandudno on Saturday, in glorious Weather, before a fairly good attendance. The ■b^oomd was in a very slippery condition, which In'a.deacuDC\Jte play very difficult. The Rhyl n'e!n made the journey fully confident of .annex- 11119 two points at the expense of the Amateurs, and had they dome so it would have been only a just reward, as they were by far the most finished team. Mr Pentraeith Jones, of Bangor, had charge of the game, this being his first appearance in am Official capacity, and in a game which towards the close would have tested the ability of many a more experienced knight, he conducted him- self in a fairly creditable manner. Rhyl won the :toiss and elected to play towards the sea. It was very soon evident that they were going to make a determined effort, as from the kick off, they at once made tracks for Hob- eoin. a good movement being spoiled by a very weak shot. From the kick out the ball was at once returned, Lunt having to clear at the ex- pensle of a corner. This was cleared by Cassidy, only to see -it return again. Parry, with a fine opening, hesitated a moment to steady himself, and was' robbed while doing so. He was, how- ever, not long in making amends for this mis- take by sending in a shot which Hobson had no chance to gave. In fact, he never saw the ball till it was ini the net. It afterwards trans- pired that he had just made a great discovery of Roman ooinis in the goal mouth. This reverse at so early a stage of the game was the means of settling the Amateurs down. R. Roberts c'hanlged the sphere .of operations by a very neat run, sanding in a fine centre, only to stee F. Ro- berts sheet wide. A foul against the Amateurs almost ended disastrously, Hobson clearing well to Sykes, who took the ball to the other end and forced a corner, which, however, availed theim nothing. The game now developed into a sericts of free kicks, from one of which the Guildiites had very hard lines iln not scoring, the ball striking the bar and Hobson being rather fortunate in clear- ing. Some very pretty play was now seem, Jen- kins going through with a very tricky runi; his shot, however, failed to find its billet. After an attempt by Randies, the Amateurs went away, F. Roberts and H. Jones going down at a great pace to the other end, and from a fine centre, Johnson beat Birch with rather a simple sihot. This success livened the 'home team up, and Birch was called upon to save some tricky shots. Still pressing, H. Jones sent in a real beauty which hit the bar, ,and in the scramble which ensued Johnson again found the net. This was the tit-bit of the afternoon, as he was standing at am almost impossible angle. The Guildites got away again after this, and Hobson was called upon to defend his charge, Cassidy giving a corner to relieve the pressure. The kick was well taken/, andl Randlles, who was in a fine posi- tion, shot past Hobson, who fell full length against the poist in his attempt to oave. Soon after half-time arrived with the score: Ama- teurs', 2 Rhyl, 2. On resuming, the Amateurs at once took the aggressive, and Birch wa,s called upon to defend. Keeping up the pressure, shots were sent in by H. Jones 'and F. Roberts. M,arsh also tried) his luck. but with no definite result. Relief now oame to the Guildites, P. Jones clearing wall to Jenkins, who changed the sicene of -attack in business-like style. From hands against Marsh the ball wa,s well placed to Jenkins, who stent in a fine shot, Hobson, who was not playing a great game, failing to save. With the end draw- ing near, the Amateurs mad,e determined efforts to equalise. H. Jones centred well, but John- ison headed outside. From the kick out Jenkins again put in some fine work, forcing a corner. The flag kick availed them nothing, being well cleared by Williams, who gave to Settle. That player, going well up, passed to H. Jones, who again centred well. Johnson finishing a fine movement by putting past Birch, for the third time, thus having the honour of doing the hat trick, having scored the three goaLs for his side. End to end play was now seen, both teams put- ting in all they knew to secure the wiÍnninlg point, but no' further score was forthcoming, a well- contested game ending in a draw. Final re- sult: Amateurs, 3 goals; Rhyl, 3 goals.

Football Notes (BY "VIGILANT.") The match at Coiwyn Bay oin Saturday was not up to the pitch OIf excellence that I had ex- pected. Llaindudno were far from being in the vein that wins 'matches, and I very much fear that unless the form shewn on Saturday is completely altered by iniext Saturday, Flint will y have an ea,sy thiinig on. On the other band), •Col'wyn Bay were not lacking in dash, and play- ed in a style that nine times out of ten wins matches. I admired their go-ahead persistency, and the very brilliant, at times, ruinis of Moss J,o.nes and his partner. In the Bay forwards there was not a isingle passenger, and the little utilitarian1 member of the front rrunk, Willie Llanrwst Joimeis, was1 a very inimble pivot and is an. eager trier for potting goals. Moss Jones was very good!, his style being very dashing and effective, and in W. Jones, his Abergele mate, he had a good second in all his intentions. J. 1.1. Owen got many of his electrics in but was at times over-anxious or did not steady himself enough at the critical moment. One or two. of his efforts were very praiseworthy. Hughes, the erstwhile custodian, is a versatile member of the team, and did some good work. Good old Ned Griffiths os as hard a worker as any on-e on the field, and, Nedi, you deserved the applause you when yoiu arrived late. I doini't like alliery play, Ned, as a rule, but I think you had possibly a good excuse for your late ar- rival now thait you are in the ranks of the Blue- diets. And1 what a royal blue j'ersey you had forsooth. It made those fellows in red look in- distiiingui'isihed beside you. Whoever siavs that your football days are over are very greatly mis- taken. Then there is Tommy Weldings, whose pelcuiliarly dabby runs and tackles are always acceptable features ot your play. You seem, Wellings, a.11 of a tremble with energy, and bang in your efforts. You are a very excellent player, alnlCf you are fre.e from wilful fowling or any shade of diirty play. R. Rowlands is a war- horse of mulch repute and makes a good; tr:i.o up of halves. The ulsefulnelsls of Tommy McCann was evidenced1 by hiiis 'assumption of the fullback part, which he filled with distinction. Tommy always is a great worker, .and a foe to reckon with in any position) he fills. O. E. Williams is a back of sterling worth, and has very little to say on, the held, which is a great virtue amongst players. As to Hallwood, he is a very promising youing goalkeeper, and has a budding genius for keeping- balls out of the net. The Bayites have Ifound a gem in Hallwood, but I should be .sorry were he easily lied, through flattery, to thinik too miucih oif himself. I hope, Hallwood, you are above anything like that, though you are only a youth of 19. Keep your form 'up for the delectation of your many admirers. And. niow, you Amateurs, I think it is about time I administered a rebuke to you as a whole for the many times you fail to rise to an occa- sion. I am blamed right and left that I spoil you with praise, and I think the best reply to that is the fact that since you conquered Con- way in the cup-tie you bave, really done nothing very meritorious, unless the isecond-fiddlers of your ranks at Carnmwon came into account. But there you are, see, when you are expected to get a good whipping you steal the rod and whip your would-be punisher. Erratic youths. And now, you see, you have a cup-tie on Saturday on the "classic" Colwyn Bay enclosure, against a team that you know little or nothing really about, but of course you will know before five d clock on Saturday afternoon what the chemical lads think of you, and what you think orf them. If you are going to. try and1 win, and, of courste, dear little Amateurs, you will really try, won't you? you must drop' drawing-room methodis of too much mincing, and keep before your eyes that silver, though: .somewhat massive, Coast Senior Cup.. Pass timely, swiftly, and accurate- ly. Don't dally or mince. Put more devil in-

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Chips. That. Coiwyn Bay and Lllanrwst will be inter- esting centres of cup ties on Saturday. That the match on Gwydyr Park is the replay between Beaurmaries and the Poultry. That there is bound to be some fine play if the weather shoul,df prove favourable. That the replay will stimulate football in Llanrwst and district. That Beaumaris are a very much improved team. That it will be peculiar for George Williams, an old Rooster, to be playing against his old mates. That Flint team have. two excellent forwards in Jackson and! O'Neill. That I understand; that they are a fine, eleven, these 'Chemical lads from Flinit. That there used to be a very clever team hail- ing from there'. That I think Rhyl would have been a better place for the semi-final than. Colwyn Bay. That the Colwyn Bay ground has, no charms for myself and many; more for a cup tie. That the Conway ground is one of the best in North Wales. That the ground is "carpetty" springy, and delightful to play upon. That the Coinoviumsi have done well inl their last three matches1. That they have won 5 out of a possible 6 points—3 from Bangor and 2 from the Canaries. That the fishermen have trounced the Canary at last. That Slhem was the shining star of the game. That Hwfa almost repeated the trick of scor- ing from long range. That Conway visit Holyhead next Saturday. That this is their first meeting with the Angle- sea m'en this, -season. That Will Sfonie will figure as forward. That some-classic poachers for .new talent aro on the prrowl along the Coast. That it is the outcome of Aston Villa and West Bromwiich Albion; training at Rhyl. That W. Bassettt lis with the latter as one of the Albion Directors. That a Coast goalkeeper not far from Penrhos field has, -been "spotted." That should he be, nabbed;, that team will be in a sore plight. That Aston Villa will not require to come to Rhyl for further cup training this year. That Will Meredith, -strange to say, was a gr,eat failure tin the International trial match. That Horace Blew waasi his master. That L. R. Roose is as clever as ever between the slticklS. That everyone is sorry for Robert David Richards, of the Roosters, having to undergo an operation. That h.e has. not used- j u-dlgnie-nt in ignoring medical orders. That there .are talks of a benefit match or two for him. That Conway may lead the way. That Hughie Roberts is getting on nicely in the Hospital. That hopes are entertained that Hotchkiss will play at Colwyni Bay on Saturday in the cup tie. That the Llandudno Wednesdays are very proud of their victory over the Corinthians. That Johnmie Darius, has never got over the shock. That Hubert is a clever young black and white artist. That Beech intends framing his sketch of him. That it would please the public to have more referees pictured. That Mr Roberts, the Conway Secretary, has become apologist and champion for the referees question. That not one of those concerned has deigned to defend himself. That possibly truth is stranger than fiction. That it is- useless to croak about anonymity. That facts would not be altered by the disclo- sure of the names of the writers. That it is amutsing to hear the guesses made as ito, "Vindicator's" identity. That some people think poor "Vigilant" is the delinquent. That I understand "Vindicator" was ill the other day, having been enoompaslsed by the pre- valent "flue." That whatever truth "Vindicator" had in his letter, and friend Beech admits two-thirds_ of its validity—his attention to the matter will do good. That we must have purity in our games, even on the North Wales Coast. That I commend the following to my readers as a sparkling appreciation of 'myself as a critic and in defence of Referees — Dear Mistar Vililan,t,-T have been suffring fro-d a very sevear koadi id mi noz and bed, else I wud hav replied tu yu befoar this in your terribal atack on refarees, which are verry good fellows look you. I s-u-ppoias you think we must swallow ewerythink you say. You ha-ve nervar, look you, been a pliayer like milself, -and since I bav been playin for the Sammon Tin Rovers we hiave had as a team every fair play, tho we have not yet had Will Jones, from Llanrwst, but we intend, if you find fault with "Vindicator" or poor Will to give) hiim a trial, as I cum from Llanrwst, and there are not many bad things coming from thear. So my advise is let them aloan and soft soap Llandudno Amateurs a bit more. Yours, SAM, BUCK. x, Cowlyd Terrace, Roe Wen. That a Duncan cup tie between a Penima-en:- mawr and Llandhdno team is to be played on the Conway Morfa. That the 'diajte has 'not yet been fixed.

The following team has been selected to re- present Wales against Ireland, on February 23rd — L. R. Roose (Stoke) Horace Blew (Wrexham) and Lloyd Da-viles E. Hughes (Notts Forest), G. O. Williams (Wrexham), and E. Hughes (Tottenham Hotspur). W. Meredith (Manchester Uniitledl), W. Lot Jones. (Manchester City), A. Green (Notts-Fore-st), R. Morris (Grimsby Town) and R. Evans (As-ton Villa).

A Disclaimer. To THE EDITOR OF THE Weekly News. S'r,-In your issue- of February is-t, you have chronicled; a match supposed to have taken place between Llanfairfechan Wednesdays and Pen- maenmawr Wednesdays. In justice to Pen- maenmawr, I may say you have evidently been misinformed, as Pemmaienma.wr Wednesdays were playing a match at Llandudno on that date, and have not played Llanfairfechan- this season in fact, the clubs, have not met for two seasons. Whoever reported) the match must have confused: the names of the two teams pos- sessed, by Penma-enmawr on Wednesday, our club (Penmaeinmawr Wednesday) being the re- presentative trades men's team, being one, and the Celts! (who were Llanfairfechan's antagon- ists) the other. The Celts' club are a very junior organisation, and have no connection whatsoever with "The Wednesdays." Hoping you will giive this letter the same publicity as the report of the match.—Yours, &c., D. A. GEORGE.

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w-ere met witih a steady defence. However, Jim had; to handle a medium shot which he cleared, and (from the clearance the Cormorants worked UP the field, and Georgie tried his luck with a long pot that went flying aver the bar. There Wer several chances for both sides, to make a >r>un through, but neither sidte managed to do Sü. Something- approaching this was seen when A Cannon off the Beech. Johnnie, Cheetham and Brookes-Evanis made ^hingisi bum, and O. E. Williams was so forced that he gave a corner. Harold Pearson1 took this well, and: Johnnie tried his luck with his head, -and all but succeeded in placing it in the net. This was. applauded by the contingent of supporter's, that came from Llandudimo, and who who were giving vent to their feelings in no un- ^iistakeable manner. A little later Ned Griffiths conceded a corner when heavily pressed. Llan- dudno were now showing good football, although they were far from being in what may be called top form, Johnnie William's beat two oppon- Mets elever]v in succession and passed to Cheat- ham. who wa's, however, offside, and good work Was thus, spoilt. From this the Bayites got 'd'owm im busy and pretty fashion, and' sio hard Phased were the Cormorants' defence that yet another corner was obtained.. This was cleared somewhat luckily, and a counter, with pretty touches, ibv the C-or.rnioranits was made tin the another corner was obtained.. This was cleared somewhat luckily, and a counter, with pretty touches, ibv the Cormoramts was m'ade tin the heild, until the combination was ruthlessly broken and the venue changed by the Gulls, pressing. During -this a corner Was -gained by the Bayites, and now the Eres:sure wais heightened, land Jim saved, only to defeated a moment later, when half-time was drawing very near. After this s-ucceiss the. move- ments of the Gulls were doubly dashing, and Jini Williams had to mind his P's and Q's. The Sequent number of corners in the match receiv- ed! another to it's list, and Jim Williams had to be smart to save his charge from a second down- fall. A lively tuissle between "Jay" and J. LI. OWIeiTII was iinivigoratinig, and the latter got the beisit of exchange, when Charlie Roberts had to givei a corner. From this LlandudinlO clear- 1.n?i got in a swing for Hall wood, when half- time was announced by the burly Beech, and the score as follows: Cohvyn Bay, i Llandudno, o. 11 Immediately from the kick off in the slecond •poaety, the (Ull!9 were fluttering ominiously in front of Jim Williams, and Willie Jones, Llan- rwst, had an experience of very hard lines, and f"re long J. Ll. Owen hiad forced a corner off his brotherly antagonist, the genial Jay. It was ex- pected! that Llandiudino would show better form than they were doing, for the Bav made no mils- afce on the score of persistency. However, a little later the Cormoiranits got down a tame sihot phieh was easily cleared by Hallwood. Bob arry was meat with some of his work, but lack- ed! the dash and the go that the Gulls infused in- to their movements. Johnnie Williams gave an accuirate pass to Cheetham, who with a glorious chance shot very wide of the desired spot, and towtihier good! run by Johnnie was spoilt with 'heetham lying offside. Now did the change in e Amateurs' work betgin to show some of the ^yle expected, and a capital run and shot by T, Pa:rry ,W'AS miet 'im its journey to the net by Jofinnie Williams, who planted it safely there arnndst applause from the Llandudno' section, of thle: ciraloo'kers. Small did the encouragin 9 dheers -sound; when the score was disallowed, for Johnnie, in Mr. Beech'is opinion, was offside. rom the re-start kick the Gulls fluttered in fine S.tyh: up the slope, and J. Ll. Owen, with an- other goal, possibly through over anxiety, shot ^Seanably. Now it was Coiwyn Bay's turn to take up the attack, and Moss Jones was a thorn 111 Charlie's sidta, and' he had to give a corner. This let in the Bayites into the vicinity of Jim, arlid J. T.I. Owen was offside when he scored a beauty .across the goalmouth. Llandiudno got down: and, treated the Gulls to a severe pressune, a. serge's of shots finding Hallwood safe. He had c ajS some teasers, but negotiated .them all into o-ai *y. Then a corner was gained by the Cor- morants, amdl from this, lightning pace, Johnnie ii.ina.nn. met it with his head and put it beyond Johnnie Williams equalises with a lovely header. ^laliwoods reach. Now that matters were level the struggle for the plum of victory took -"lace, ^iandiudno having the best of matters, Cihoethajm testing Hallwood with a beautiful shot. After a hnie, spanking shot from Tom McCann time soon arrived with the result: Coiwyn Bay, i Llan- ^'Udnoi, i.

to your front ranik, and less gingerbread shots. Fancy you are at a battery making an onslaught On the. enemy, and/ pepper away at goal, Of course, while you are trying this on, Flint will I not be taking a siesta, nor will there be many "belg pardons'" in. the fray. Come out of vour shells, you bold1 Amateurs, and try and! beat Flint, which,, if you do, I will forgive your two losses with Holyhead. And Ah there comes the rub, if you beat Flint you may meet the Anglesey boys agiain, and I would pin my faith on you that you would make a big bid for the possession of the cup. If this does not occur, my hopes in you will be likened) to a fairy tale. You have it in you, boys,, and let's have it out, notwithstanding Flint's natural attitude to, pre- vent ,gu.ch. a thing. To the halves I would say don't allow too much, quarters, Less rope, and' go. for the ball whenever you .can. You will have a lot of supporters there to warm the "cockles of your heart," and the unemployed will make their usual march over the Little Orme to see you. Many will bike, and "Fidielis," will be observing your little capers and give you encouraging shouts for victory. If you are short of studs for your bootsi to keep you on' your legs I may tell you that there are a supply for sale in the town, and some of you should sacrifice your "Woodib/ines" for that endl". I never see coffee at the Bay, possibly owing to the distance of the ground1, from the town. So if this is not obtainable get a few delectable jujubes, and! m-ind you dbnl'it plaoe a "chaw" of thick twist in your mouth instead. There will be two Beaches; within your purview that day, but your particular one to' note will be the moveahle one. He looks forward to a grand: battle. He. won't give or take any odds on you or Flint, boys, so don't fry and "mug," him before he gets on the ground. I hope to be there, and shall give you your meed of praise, as to how you won if that comes off, and if you lose you can expect no- thing from me but squalls.