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Football Notes.
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Football Notes. (BY "VIGILANT.") Saturday last was what is considered, a slack day as regards robust football. The North Wales Coast League battle had a cessation of hostilities. It was Cup-Day. But the only cup fighters were Conway and Colwyn B.ay, and Ruthin and Rhyl. The former drew at Con- way, and the Vale of Clwyd men vanquished, the seasiders, The Conway-Colwyn Bay fray will be renewed on Penrhos Ground on Satur- day next, and if! the team that Conway manage- ment have; selected for the occasion turn out there will be a stiff struggle. Whilst writing about the doubt that exists in several quarters, as to teams not turning up as selected iIeminds me of the fact that the genmal football-loving spectator has but a very small idea of the anxieties and troubles inseparable from the duties of a committeeman, or higher official. To them, one and all, as having passed the mill myself I offer them my heartiest sym- pathy. It .is .all very well for the spectator who has paid his "dibs" for watching a match to growl "Why don't the committee play so and so when they are quite ignorant of the fact that possibly that committee has done its level best to placenpon the field the best possible t,alent at their service. The cause is not far to seek. Coast players are amateurs, and as such the players are open to play fast and loose with the managements and give them no end of (trouble. And I suppose that one cannot p hope whilst there are in amateur ranks some players who take a lot of patronising before they promise to pi and act like babes, the regretable cause will long be with us. The only thing that remains its for such committees to use tact, tempered with firmness, and then the player will see with whom he has to reckon. Conway has not on,ce yet bec-n, able to place the selected team in the arena, and, of course, this means a depleted team, and, what is more. loss of points. Even the persuasiveness and practical zeal of Mr. James Wallwork, or the assiduity of Mr. Roberts, the Secretary, has failed to impress some players that they (the executive) also make at time great sacrifices for the interests of the game, and it is only an inmate love of sport that causes them to stick to their posts and give of their best in the interests of football. It is not a question of pleasure for the true lover of the game to see any team not properly represented. It is -in having the best on both sides that makes: the battle a grand one. There are some teams, if they have a spell of victorious matches and are defeated at the end of a joyous triumph, run to the unsportsmanlike excuse that so and so was not playing. Granted so far as it goes. But the reason is further to be found in the fact that such a pre-conceived notion of superiority pervades certain combina- tions when they analyse their player that they never look for defeat, and when it cotnes, as come it will sooner or later to the best-con- ceived team, extant, they receive their defeat with a plethora of excuses, instead of admitting like unvarnished sportsmen that they were pro- perly beaten. Even great, men have made mis. takes, and they have made themselves greater by acknowledging iÍhose mistakes. '11: '1'0 "J\ It is surprising to observe the pluck of Connah's Quay in the Welsh Combination. Good old Connah's Quay, who would think -of you joining the Combination a year or two back? And your perfoxmandes are very fair for your first season, lads. You have done infinitely better than Bangor. More luck to you, boys! PoOtr Bang or, and poor Rhyl! Down in the dumps again. One trounced away from home, and the other defeated before its own displeased crowd. Is it class you are lacking, lads, or what? For goodness' sake, buck up, both of you, or come back to the North Wales Coast League. You may do worse, aye, indeed, you may. Pwllheli are glad to have whacked you, dear little Amateurs of Llandudno, for you are the descendants of the team which was the shining light of North Wales football some years ago. You are amateurs, or (indeed you were in its full sense on Saturday. You played a game as though nothing depended upon it, whilst our good friends of Port Heli felt they were there to beat you if they could. And they did. No flies, but raiim, about that victory. Bravo Pwll- heli and Bob Ellis' crew. Compliments to Mr. F. E. Young as referee, and kind regards to Secretary Heaton when you return home. Sorry to have missed you on Saturday.
Football Free-kicks.
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Football Free-kicks. (BY SEARCHLIGHT.") A highly interesting match between the Aber. gele County School and Dinglewood, Colwyn Bay, teams was played on the ground of the former on Saturday afternoon, before a good crowd. Right from the kick-off the homesters be- gan to press, the centre-forward and left-winger being especially prominent with telling work, and passing one to the other with such precision and trickines.s that completely dumifounded the visitors. Five minutes after the kick-off Emrys, for the homesters, scored a really brilliant goal. From the centre-kick the visitors made play on the left, but they were soon given the order of ".right-about-face" by Norman Smith and Ivor Evans. From the clearance WTally pounced on the ball and tried to dribble right through all the opposition on his own, but the visiting cap- tain effectively put a full-stop to his impetu- osity. Moral Don't try the impossible when there are other players waiting for a pass. The ball hovered ominously about the Dinglewood goal for some time, the wind assisting the home- sters considerably hereabout. Pot-shots at the Bay goalkeeper was the order of the day, and it resounds to his credit that he stopped so feany well-directed attempts at lowering his colour's. But Willie Davies at last scored No. 2 with a fine shot. At this juncture the Dinglewood outsiide-left was decidedly prominent with fine runs and ac- curate centres, but the harder he worked the less advantage did his colleagues take of the oppor- tuniltÏiesafforded them by the splendid work of this clever player. To be candid, the Dingle- wood representatives were just now hopelessly outclassed by the bewildering demi-semi-quavers and extra special combination of the "County Schoolers." But the plucky efforts of the visa, tors' outside-left brought their reward at last, for, from one of his numerous centres, 'so much pressure was brought on the home goal that the goalkeeper, in trying to clear, kicked the ball against one of the attacking battalions, from whom the ball rebounded into the net, thus crediting Dinglewood with their one and only ewe lamb. But this was soon neutralised through Kay scoring No. 3 for the County School. And let me say right here while the ink is wet that Kay was far and away the, best player on the field of battle. There is not much of him, from an avordupois point of view, but he is pluck, trickiness and determination personi- fied. His deft touches were a treat to witness. But I will say this much: If it were not for his
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GOLF.
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GOLF. NEW CLUBHOUSE AT PRESTATYN. The formal opening of the new clubhouse on the Prestatyn golf links was performed on Thursday, in the presence of a numerous com- pany. The Prestatyn iclub, which fwas ionly formed last year, has made rapid progress, and already contemplates extending the present nine, hole course into one of eighteen. The club- house, which s,tands at the edge of the links, is a pretty building, with full accommodation. it was hoped that Lord Mostyn would have been present, but at the last moment he was prevented by business form attendinig. A letter was received by the Secretary (Mr. J. Holland Roberts) in which Lord Mostyn wished the club success. He said he had enjoyed a game on the links, and congratulated the club on their excellent properties. He hoped to have the pleasure of frequently using the links during the season. A letter regretting inability to be present and wishing the club success was also received from Sir Charles M'Laren, on behalf of himself, Lady M'Laren, and Mr H. B. M'Laren. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. W- Blcoek, Mr. D. P. Morgan presiding. Mr. Riley, a Liverpool member, also took part, and offered the club a timepiece for the new club- house.
The Ascroft Jactitation Suit.
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The Ascroft Jactitation Suit. CLOSE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS AT BANGOR. At the Bangor Bankruptcy Court, on Thurs- day, before Mr. Registrar Glynne Jones, Mr. Tobias (Assistant Official Reciever), addressing the Registrar, said he was glad to be able to say that the friends of Henry Thomas Ashcroft (until recently residing at Colwyn Bay) had paid the Official Receiver a sum of money which woul,d ,enable him to pay all creditors of the bankrupt's estate 20s. in the pound. Under those circumstances, subject to the putting of some formal questions, he would apply that the bankrupt's publiclexaminahon be closed. The Registrar having remarked that that was very .satisfactory, and the Assistant Official Re- ciever having put the usual formal questions preceding the close of the examination, the ex- amination was formally closed.
Lime-Kilns as a Health Resort.
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Lime-Kilns as a Health Resort. MR. ELLIS GRIFFITH, M.P., SARCASTIC. In a case at Rhyl County Court on Friday, wherein damages and an injunction were asked for to prevent lime-burning being carried an. in the vicinity of Prestatyn, Mir. Ralph Bankes (counsel for the defendant) urged that people went to live near the lime-kilns to be cured of asthma and bronchial troubles. The plaintiff, Mr. Horsfall, sai-d the fumes made his chest like "raw beef." It was all bosh, he added, that asthmatical people went to the lime-kilns. I Ellis Griffith (iplial ntiff's counsel) You I have never heard of lime-kilns being used as health resorts? (Laughter.) The plaintiff's servant declared that the fumes I came down the chimney when the wIndows were closed. Mr. Ellis Griffith: You have not noticed asthmatical patients crowding around the kil ns ?—No. (Laughter.) I The case was adjourned.
IThe Sad Fatality at Llanrwst.
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The Sad Fatality at Llanrwst. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. GRIMSHAW HOLDING AT ACCRINGTON. In our last issue we gave a full report of the sad accident at Llanrwst which caused the death of Mr. Grimshaw Holding together with an ac- count of the memorial service at the Parish Church and the departure of the funeral cortege from Llanrwst to Acerington. A Correspondent supplies us with a descrip- tion of the funeral obsequies at Accrington. THE FUNERAL AT ACCRINGTON. The interment took place at Immanuel Church, Oswaldtwisitle, on Wednesday after- noon, the cortege starting from the residence of the widow's parents, Lowther Place. It con- sisted of the hearse and six carriages, the hearse being preceded by about 30 young men con- nected with St. James's young men's class and cricket club. The coffin and top of the hearse were covered with the beautiful wreaths from Llamrwst and local wreaths. The widow's wreath was composed of red roses and white lilies. Among the local wreaths (there were 34 in all) were an artificial one from Green Haworth Sunday School, and a large one from the Corporation Electricity Works, Accrington. Many respectful people lined the .streets from the residence to St. James's (Parish) Church, where a special service was conducted by the Rev. 'Canon Rogers, M.A., who married the lov- ing pair, and the Rev. A. Spencer, M.A.. and the Rev. W. H. Carpenter, Curate; the Rev. A. Kent, St. Andrews: being also- present. From St. James's, Accrington, to Immanuel Church, Oswaldtwistie, is about two miles, being popu. lated all the distance, and the ceremony at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. Canon Rogers. There was a large concourse- of mourners, and the service was deeply affecting. The young widow bore up well until the close, when she completely broke down. The coffin was laid in the Holding familv vault, being the first of the five sons that have died, the vault remaining open from Saturday, when his uncle, William Holding's, remains were interred. The deepest sympathy is felt for the young widow and the bereaved parents. WREATHS FROM LLANRWST. With deepest sympathy, from the Directors and Staff of the Llanrwst Electric Supply Com- pany. With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Targett. With deepest sympath from the Llanrwst branch of the Church Men's. Society. A small token of love and deepest regret, from Dr. and Mrs. H. Williams. With much sympathy, from J. Finchett, Owens, and J. Bo wen. With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Darbyshire and Jennie. Large artificial wreath and globe "Token of respect and deep sympathy in memory of Grim- shaw Holding, from Llanrwst Cricket Club. Oc- tober 6th, 1907." Bunch of dahlias handed to widow by un- known little boy at Llanrwst station,. Mrs. Holding patting the little fellow on the cheek and saying "God bless you." (Will the giver send name?) THE ACCRINGTON WREATHS. The widow's' wreath was red roses and lilies. From father, mother, and family, at Broad- field Oswaldtwistle. From father, mother, sisters, and brothers at 85, Lowther Place. With sincere sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. J. Ward, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Woods. With deepest sympathy from the staff of the Corporation^ Electricity Department, Accrington. Artificial wreath and marble slab "A token of esteem, from Green Haworth Church Sunday School." With deepest sympathy and respect, Sammie, Fleetwood. With deepest sympathy and regret, from Mrs. and Misses Cenleppe. With kind remembrance and deepest sym- pathy, from Annie, Pollie, and Ella Mitchell. With deepest sympathy, Mr. and Mrs. J. Catherall. With deepest sympathy, from Will and Nellie. With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Pydeheard, P restwich. With deepest sympathy, from Jim, Margaret, and Annie,. Harp To dear uncle Grimshaw, with love, Albert, Jack, and Harold Mitchell, Colne. In loving memory, from Mrs. Crankshaw, Nellie, and Pollie. Bunch of flowers, "From little Gracie McKuo, in remembrance." Wreath, from Mr. and Mrs. McKuo, with deepest sympathy. His, memory is a sweet fragrance, Forgetful in self, Mindful of all others. Wreath "Good-bye, sweet youth, And may flight of angels Bear thee to thy rest." --Nlr. and Mrs. S. M. Holden and daughters. With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Terry and family. With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Woods and family. Sincere sorrow, from Annie Hall. With heartfelt sympathy for a dear friend, from Lizzie Pickles, Oak Villas, Nelson. With deepest sympathy, from the members of St. Jiames- Sunday School Young Men's Class Institute and Cricket CLub. "In hope of a joy. ful resurrection." With heartfelt sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. T. Hoyle, Blackpool.
Festiniog Urban District Council.
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Festiniog Urban District Council. REMARKABLY LOW DEATH-RATE. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Friday evening, in the Council Buildings, the Chairman being Mr. David Wil- liams, J.P. CHANGE OF BANKERS. It was agreed that the special committee ap- pointed to formulate a fourth sewerage scheme (the third being now in progress) should be convened forthwith. Dr Jones, the medical officer, announced amid applause that the death-rate for the last month (8.2) was the lowest monthly rate for 20 years, if not the lowest ever recorded in Festiniog. The Council by ten votes to eight decided to rescind a (resolution that the lamps be ex- tinguished at ten instead of eleven. There was a spirited debate over the appoint- ment of treasurer in the room of Mr. Parry, manager of the North and South Wales Bank, who has been promoted to Liverpool. It was proposed that Mr. H. P. Jones, the new man- ager, should be appointed, but an amendment to appoint Mr. H. A. Hughes, manager of the Metropolitan Bank, was carried by thirteen votes to seven.
Bangor Mayor's Elect.
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Bangor Mayor's Elect. Bangor r City Council have unanimously ap- pointed Mr. David Owen, solicitor, as Mavor- fileot for the ensuing year. Mr. Owen has been a member of the Council for nine years. He is a Liberal in polities', and his selection is gener- ally popular. v
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Bydd "Y Geninen," y fiwyddvn nesaf, yn rhoi arbenigrwydd i bynciau ag y'mae y dosbarth gweithiol yn dal eysylltiad uniongyrchol a hwy. meg.is yr Eglwys a Sosialaeth, Cyfalaf a Llafur, Cyfiawnder i'r Gweithiwr, y Chwarelwyr a Chwarelyddiaeth, Hanes Chwareli Arfon a Meirion, y CShwaralwr a'r Glowr: eu Rhagor- iaethau a'u Diftygion, Cyflwr y Dosbarth Amae'thvdd.ol yng Nghymru, Pwnc y Tir, &-c. A1064
Football Chips.
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Football. (Continued from page 8). of forming a Schools Football Association for the Llandudno and Conway districts. That he thinks it feasible, and wishes art to -be floated this season. That it would be a capital idea. That those adults who saw the final at Llan- dudno, on Easter Monday, two years ago, will not forget the grand display given by the Lon- don—Sheffield boys. That it was a real tireat. That the teachers in the various schools should foster the idea, and remember the fine -example set by Mr. Nicholson, of Rydal Mount School, Colwyn Bay, when he captained and coached the Rydaliian scholars. That I hone the teachers will not let the mat- r drop, as it is a scheme well worth inaugurat- ing foT many reasons. That the latent talent found might mean an International Cap fox some Conway ox Llan- dud no boy. That Mir. Thomas will be willing to assist anyone desirous of furthering the project. That the number of entries for this year's Shield competition is sixty-eight. That the visit of the Llandudno Amaieuxs to ■Pwllheli was a -most delightful one That those. of the team who had net been there before were delighted with the place. That there are kind hearts in the town. That the Recreation Ground is simply splendid. That it .surprised me beyond expect a tuorns of 'What I had imagined it to be. That M:r. F. E. Young is a great enthusiast the game. E That the President of the club is Mr. O. Ll. "Vlans Broom Hall. That the Committee—an enterprising one: is 'composed of the following gentlemen'—Dr. E. .Shelton, Jonas, Messrs F. E. Young, W._ M. Toleman H J. Parry. David Williams, Griffith Roberts, J. Watkins, W. 'R. Thomas, D. Jones, ,a,n,d J. Ravenhill. That Mr. Bob Elilis is the oantain. That Mr. R. Thompson is the vice-captain. That Mir. A. J. Williams is the Hon. Treasurer aad Mir. H. Heaton Hon. Secretary. That the visit of Llandudno to the South Carnarvonshire watering-place was, notwith- standing the weather, a very enjoyable ome. That the spectators are highly respectable. That no bad language was heard. That it made one glad to think cif football on such a lovely ground. That Griffith Roberts, Wynnstay House, Maes-y-Llyn, and Ned Davies, Abererch-road, are two jovial souls. That they are nothing unless football en- t'husialsis out and out. That Mr. Thomas, at Morton s, is another of same .school ,and a credit to the honour of 'the game. That Pwllheli are looking forward to their ^up-tiieis with confidence. That I wish them every luck. That Mr. R. Jones, 74, High-street, is our "a§ftnit at Port Heli. That his son is also a great lover of the game. T.hat Llandudno will be glad to welcome Pwllheli on the Council Ground in March. That Conway and Colwyn Bay have- again drawn on Saturday at Conway in the cup-tie. That they did the 'same thing last year. That the replay takes -"lace on the Penxhos Ground on Saturday.. That this has spoilt Rhyl's game with Con- way in the League match for Saturday. That we had a .surfeit of draws with coast 'cluhs last season. That Llamrwst have Denbigh returning their League match at Gwydy.r Park. That Beaumaris have Blaenau Festiniog at the. Castile Grounds. Will there be a surprise? Who That if BllaenClJu take, a strong eleven there will be a good game. That Holyhead entertain Bangor. That the Harbourmen sihould win. That Bangor Combinatio-n, are down on the,ir luck. Come back to the League you bold, bad citizens-! Tfyat Rhyl .should do the same. That neither Bangor nor Rhyl do credit to North Wal,els in tihe 'Combiniaition. Therefore, return to your .old love, while you have a name O,f,sorne SOlft. That. the Canaries entertain Llandudno Ama- teurs on Saturday. That it ought to be a good game. That the Canaries are very popular with Llandudno. That Bob Williams in goal for Pwllheli did Gllie .particularly smart save on Saturday, from a 'ah'O-t by Johnnie Williams. He is a good °u sited ian. That James Ellis is a good back, but shou l^pt use "back" kicks when the ball is not near him. That Bob Pugh is a capital member of the ^ck line.. „ Thait T.immy Tones, the old Conway lad, is a inJthe Pwllheli ranks, and knows some- of the secret of perpetual youth. That it revived many memories to see Jim., That Bob Elliis isfthe captain, and a night Sood captain, too. (See photo.) -That Rees Davies played a good game, u 'should not dally too long. It doen't pay, Rees bach That W. C. Morris was a splendid extreme *?5t winger, and his runs and shots were at ^tties bewildering. t That John Jones—'what an uncommon name for a Welshman—did great service m the insnde teft position ana took my eye very much. That G. Jones as pilot in his distingue jersey was excellent:, anid plays a fine game. HIS ^'Qves are very pretty and effective. That Will Griffiths never played a better garne, I am told. However that miay be, he !?6rt.adnly worn golden opinions, on Saturday for clever work.. That R. S. Thompson is as nice an outside llght as one would wish to see. Plays game. Knows hie is & .gentleman, an ac is l*s such. Very fleet and graceful in movement ^ir,avo Thompson a tor oes i chwi, hogna bach heli. That Llandudno had a "half-and-half' affair „ That Owen. Hughes was in goal, and played 6ry well, considering all things. That Harold Pearson wants to get back to half division. That T- H;. Jones turned u~ on Saturday from ^Ornevvhexe. That he is a good back. Thait Gemglie Davies has played better. That Johnson improves. That "Settle" was on the job. 0 That little Bob Roberts was a trier, and '^j^tham as well. .That Johnnie Williams took the game as a tiendly 'in 'the true sense of the word, and Pwll. °ok it as a cup-tie. Lhat Milligan is: a quiet, chap and a plodder. That W. Stone was stone. ( ^hat Vaughan, the Portmadoe flier, is in the rank of Holyhead. that he is a very fine forward. that Llanrwst had no match on Saturday to the weather. Th was disappointment at Llanrwst. are a-hungering for victories. Or at Rhyl Combination gave two points to at Rhyl, on Saturday. Generous Rhyl, vk-t !;('T dlid the same when Crewe Sat 'the Cathedral Cit^ and went further o.n ■g_ Urdiay aincj ,giaVi0 Chirk ancither two points. are not greedy, and have not got two T'0'ad^S c-llfiie'r them along Gombinatiom- a^at I wonder if Welshpool will drop Bangor ^Th* °n Saturday at. Bangor. ■phr^t Beaumaris were without W. O. Hum- and their clever custodian on Saturday, at although they were there with Bangor Combination they could not stem the tide of defeat. That the Secretary of the Llanfairfeohan Wednesday Football Club wants to arrange friendly matches with teams that are1 not mem. bens of the Wednesday Football League. I
Football Free-kicks.
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unpardonable selfishness, Wally would even be a greater player than Kay; and I hope Wally will take ,the hint in the same spirit as it is given. 0 Well, goal No. 4 was a really funny affair. The ball was kicked towards the Dinglewood goal repeatedly by the homesters, but for the life of them they couldn't score, until the Coun- ty outside-right sent in such a teasing scorcher that the visiting right-back, in trying to steer the leather behind, breasted it through his own goal. Half-time was called with the homesters leading by 4-1. The second moiety was a repetition of the first-only more so, as Paddy Murphy would say. Nevertheless, the Bay boys had a good deal to say in the argument, principally through the aid of the prevailing breeze. But, strange to say the homesters, playing as they were against the' elements, added five more goals to their credit, and eventually ran out the easiest of winners by 9 goals to 1. The most prominent players for Dingliewood were the centre-forward and out sidelight and left. For the homesters the centre-forward played a delightful game all through. But the whole team were in fine form, and it is a mys- tery to me how they were so badly 'beaten by Rhyl the previous Saturday. The home goal- keeper was not severely tested at any 'time dur- ing the game, excepting on one occasion, when he made a really brilliant save when it looked certain that he would be beaten. Manchester United, 27 goals for, and 7 against Aston Villa 7 for, and 14 against. That's about the queerest reading you could think of, as far as football statistics are concerned. For the life of me I cannot understand what has come over the one-time great team of Brum. There is no luck about Brummagen since the great Tariff Reformer has been laid low. But the Villans," helped by their wealthy exchequer, will make things hum again soon. ° < This is how it will be with Chelsea at the end of the season, if they are not very careful- IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHELSEA, WHO WENT TO THE DOGS, FOR WANT OF CLASS PLAYERS.—Amen. I I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see Birmingham accompanying them either. Their record is atrocious. Are they, too, downhearted on account of Joey's eclipse ? Can nothing good come out of Birmingham ? I wouldn't mind staking my reputation as a prophet by saying that Newcastle United will not be beaten again at home by the margin of 6-1 for the next ten years. They will, however, not forget the mighty Meredith and his men for a decade or two. Scott saved Everton's bacon at Middlesborough on Saturday without a doubt. Without the slightest hesitation, I declare that Scott is the greatest goalkeeper in the British Isles to-day. Roose and Hardy are splendid keepers, no doubt, but unquestionably the Irishman stands supreme. Somehow or other Liverpool don't strike me this season as being a team likely to top the League or win the English Cup. Their play against Sunder- land on Saturday was tame and slovenly. Take Cox and Goddard away from the forward line and there will not be much talent left. They have a sterling back in Saul, who, I feel sure, will be one of England's defenders in some of the forthcoming representative matches. Derby County went so far as to love their enemies to the extent of allowing Clapton Orient to beat them by 1-0 on Saturday. Now then Charlie Morris, that is not the route by which you and your team are going to regain Paradise Lost" If you cannot beat such weaklings as these away from home, what will become of vou when you meet West Bromwich, &c. ? Charlie, anwyl, tyr'd i lawr i Gymru, er mwvn cipio rhai o'r chwareuwyr digymar sydd yma gyda thi i Lloegr.