The Aberdare Leader

Football. BY "SPECTATOR." ASSOCIATION. Aberdare & District Thursday League. Aberdare v. Merthyr at Merthyr on Thursday. In the first encounter at Aberdare the home team were victorious by 5 goals to nil, but they were not ex- pected to do so well on this occasion, as Pugh, Parry, Woollacotte, and Gardner were unable to make the trip. Rees James partnered Alf Pickering at back; Bert Jenkins, Billy Thomas, and Tom Price formed the middle line, and Bad- ham, Cliff Brain, Ivor Davies, Billy Crowley, and Harry Williams made up the attacking line. Referee, Mr. Davies, Pontypridd. 0 0 0 A spirted attack by the Aberdare for- wards saw Harry Williams make a splen- did individual run along the touch-line, and after beating half and back, cut m towards goal and scored. A minute later the same player sent across a perfect centre, which Ivor Davies gathered in fine style. Ivor again went through, Harry Williams following1 up with another from a difficult angle. A break- away by the Merthyr right wing was soon put a stop to by Alf Pickering, who sent his forwards foraging for goals. The captain was evidently in a most happy mood, and helped himself further to No. ) 5 and 6. And he was far from selfish m his new position, Crowley and Brain re- relying grand passes whenever an opening e ented itself. Harry Williams and < T Brain added a goal each, and this 1 1 ight the total up to 9. Rees James did not relish being left out of the nng practice, and his appeal to one ot the front line to change places fell on fi-nt ears. Whenever Harry Williams rock a corner kick he invariably touched the ball out to the eagerly waiting1 James, but alas his luck was out. The glutton- ous captain helped himself to another brr.ee, but the hard drives cf Billy Tli:mas were not so furhmate, Badham now came into the picture with a grand dribble, and added the 12th goal. Half- time score Aberdare Thursdays, 12 goals; Merthvr Thursdays, nil. 000 On resuming, the visitors again attack- ed, but the novelty of scoring so many runs—I beg pardon goals—was beginning to wear off. After some quiet play Ivor Davies found himself in front of goal, and he simply couldn't resist the tempta- tion of piling up his average. Rees James, who now wore a keep-me-back-if- you-can kind of lock, made some terrific rushes on the opposing goal, but in his eagerness he forgot the offside rule. On several occasions when his captain looked like scoring the C.W.S. man raced on in front, and shouted frantically for a pass, but was mortified to hear the whistle putting an end to his efforts. While this little comedy was being enacted Merthyr took advantage of a clear field, and with only Phillips to beat, Jack Jones, the home centre, had no difficulty in placing out of his reach. The Darians put on severe pressure, and before the whistle sounded, Crowley, Brain (2), Ivor Davies (2) and Harry Williams had added to the score. Fil_tal score: Aberdare Thursdays, 19 goals; Merthyr, 1 goal. > v U U Nineteen goals in one match is a record which will hardly be beaten in the above competition, and had the Darians taken the game seriously in the second half, many more goals would have fol- lowed. In the last three matches played the Aberdare boys have helped them- selves to 32 goals for to 1 against. Can any team in South Wales beat these figures ? 000 2nd Division, Southern League-Mer- thyr v. Aberdare. The above game came off at the New Athletic Grounds on Saturday. Merthyr played Dicky Morris, the Welsh International forward. Mc- Allister (of Wrexham and Kilmarnock) made his first appearance in the home eleven, and Davidson appeared for the first time before the Dare crowd. Mr. Neale, Bristol, refereed. Lewis, the Merthyr goalie, saved some fine shots, but Bedford, Merthyr's new right back, helped him considerably. Tom D. Jones in his new position at outside left played a magnificent game, and Toswell should certainly have scored from one of young .Jones's cross-kicks. The heavy going ground was evidently not to the liking of the new comer—McAllister—but he gave glimpses of brilliant football. The only goal of the match was obtained by Fisher, who sent in a high dropping shot, which Tyler covered, but he allowed the leather to slip between his legs. 000 The second half was greatly in favour of the Darians, who, however, could not reduce that tantalizing lead, not so much because the Merthyr defence was power- ful but rather was it the fault of the Dare attack. Davidson lost ground on several occasions by the referee pulling him up for alleged fouls. I gather from the rulings of the referee that a vigor- ous shoulder charge is now considered a foul. The ex-Accrington man is a rare bustler, and some of the-harsh criticisms of the crowd should have been held back until this player had been given another trial. The last few moments of the game spelt danger for the home team, Tyler saving a beauty from Fisher in fine style. Final score: Merthyr, 1 goal; Aberdare, nil. 000 Merthyr are a much improved team. The forward line worked most harmon- iously, and although Dicky Morris is be- coming somewhat ancient he knows the game to a nicety. Melvin gave one of his best displays at outside right, and oftentimes left Joe Lewis very much in the rear when it came to a question of speed. Whittaker, the Merthyr idol, could not budge against the inimitable Sammy. Kelly, the visiting captain, played a great game, while the home skipper, Alf Goodwin, never made an error. McAllister should be given a further trial. Holly Bowell, who depu- tized Cox at half, is a rare sticker. Apart from that fatal error, Tyler was quite safe. BY "MUDDIED OAF." RUGBY. Mountain Ash v. Penylan. This match took place at the Mountain Ash Athletic Grounds on Saturday last. The teams lined out under the charge of Mr. L. Jenkins, of Cardiff, in the following orderMountain Ash: Back, Johnny Thomas; f-backs, Bradford, Trevor Flooks, Mellishe, and Hopkins; |-backs. yndham Jones and H. Benjamin; for- wards, Tom Shepherd (capt.), Dick Jar- man, Dai Watts, P.C. John, A. Fryer, D. Williams, and Brown (a forward short). Penylan: Back, W. Lewis; |-backs, Stephens, Phillips, Fred Lewis, and A.

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Football and Cricket Motes.. BY "WANDERER," ABERDARE SCHOOLBOYS' LEAGUE. Town School v. Cwmdare. A match be- tween the above clubs was played at the Athletic Grounds on Saturday morning. In the first half J. Sarvia scored for the Town. School, and in the second half T. Evans and E. Thomas added to the score. Final: Town School-, 3 goals; Cwmdare, nil. 000 Higher Grade v. Park School.—There was no score at the interval in this game. The Higher Grade forwards got away on several occasions in the second moiety, and scored three goals through J. Price. The Park boys failed to get.home on a single occasion. Final: Higher Grade, 3 goals; Park School, nil. OOO The second annual meeting of the Aber- dare and District Cricket League was held on Saturday evening at Miles's Res- taurant, Aberdare. Mr. G. J. Jones, Cwmdare, was voted to the chair. Appli- cations for admission to the league were received from twelve teams. The follow- ing officers were elected: President, Mr. J. Marshall; chairman, Mr. A. E. Kimp- ton; vice-chairman, Mr. G. J. Jones; secretary, Mr. Isaac Davies; treasurer, Mr. J. Howells. 000 At the second annual meeting of the Aberdare School of Commerce Cricket Club held recently the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Messrs J. Marshall, chairman; J. S. Bowen, vice-chairman; T. Prosser, secretary; and Isaac Davies, treasurer.

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Labour v. Liberal. I MR. KEIR HARDIE'S CHALLENGE. A conversazione to celebrate the great a 1 victory for Socialism and Labour won on January 19th was held under the aus- pices of the Merthyr Branch of the In- dependent Labour Party at the Cyfarthfa Castle on Thursday night. There was a large attendance, and among those pres- ent were Mr. Keir Hardie', M.P., Mr. G. Barnes, M.P., and Mr. Bruce Glasier. Mr. Barnes, in a brief speech, said that I he would be voicing the sentiments of a large number of people throughout the length and breadth of the country when he said that their thanks were due to tne electors of Merthyr for having sent Mr. Keir Hardie back to the House of Com- mons where he could ill be spared. Mr. Bruce Glasier having spoken warmly of Mr. Keir Hardie's services, Mr Keir Hardie, who. was received with enthusiasm, said he was not in the mood ■for speaking that night, put like the two previous speakers, he rejoiced their great success. (Cheers.) They a the Labour party were not going to hold that or any other seat on sufferance. (Applause.) If Liberals thought that he was in Parliament because of Liberal support there was a very easy method oi putting the matter to the test. (Hear, hear) Let the Liberal Association bring out two Liberal Candidates next time and the Labour Party would face the music with two Labour Men-(loud ap- plause)-and the end would show who got in bv the support of the other. They as members of the Labour Party ought to be strong enough to stand on their own feet and fight their own battles against all comers. (Applause,) • An interesting programme of music was gone through, and there was also dancing. MR. KEIR HARDIE'S HOLY WAR.- ATTACK ON MR. KIMPTON. On Friday evening Mr. Keir Hardie's election committee held a social evening at the Memorial Hall, Aberdare, Mr. C. B Stanton presiding. Tea was partaken of by a large number, Messrs. R. H. Miles and Sons being the caterers. Mr. George Thomas was responsible for the arrange- ments for the evening. Miss Thomas, Barry, gave a pianoforte overture and a solo Mr. J. Davies and Mr. J. Rigby sang, and Mr. Jeffrey Davies gave a reci- tation. Mr. W. T. Williams gave a song composed and arranged by himself. Mr. Stanton, v addressing the meeting, hoped that at the next election the elec- tors of Merthyr Boroughs would place Mr. Keir Hardie on the top of the poll, and not give him a secondary position. He was surely worthy of a premier posi- tlMr. McKerrell, from Scotland, then ad- dressed the meeting. He expressed his pleasure at being among the people who had been so true to the cause of Labour at the recent election. He wished to thank the people of Wales from the bot- tom of his heart for returning Mr. Keir Hardie with such a majority., and also for sending men of their own class to assist Mr. Keir Hardie in the House of Commons. Mr. George Gallas, organiser of the I.L.P. in Scotland, next spoke. He stated that the people in Scotland were very grateful to Wales, and the Merthyr Bor- oughs in particular, for returning Mr. Keir Hardie triumphantly. He hoped that at the next election Mr. Hardie would be returned, not only at the top I of the poll, but with such a majority as would strike a deadly blow at capitalism and landlordism. Mr. Denis Hird, of Oxford, said he was delighted to see such an excellent gather- ing and especially to meet his old friend, Keir Hardie. He never came to the Welsh valleys without going away thor- oughly roused by the enthusiasm of the people. He concluded by expressing his warmest appreciation of his friend Hardie's success. Prof. W. T. Mills, who had a grand re- ception, addressed the gathering. "Who said that Keir Hardie was opposed to anything that is holy P" asked he. Ki.niptol-L said a chorus of voices. Proceeding, Prof. Mills said he was pleased to be there to hear the strong words of that strong man, Keir Hardie, a. man who did not belong to Wales, or Scotland, or the British Empire, but to the world. (Applause.) Mr. Keir Hardie, on rising to address the meeting, had a splendid ovation. He would endorse the wish already ex- pressed, that he should head the poll in the Merthyr Boroughs at the next elec- tion. Not only that, but he hoped to have a labour member for a colleague, (Hear, hear.) He was surprised that so many had the courage to be present that evening in view of the manner in which they had been recently described. A member of a religious establishment paid by the State had denounced Socialism in terms which were very familiar years ago, but any man who applied such terms nowadays to the I.L.P., as Mr. Kimpton had done, stamped himself as an ignorant ass. (Applause.) A man who did such a thing and who nevertheless professed to be a teacher of men and a servant of Christ had his (the speaker's) loathsome contempt, and such a man was a disgrace to the community. If the church in Wales wanted sympathy the sooner the better men of that type were drummed cut of its ranks. (Hear, hear.) Social- ism was the 20th century's interpretation of Christianity, and until every church and chapel thought less of. soothing the consciences of rich robbers and more ot I helping the down-trodden poor they would have no hold on the people. The speaker then dealt with the scandalous action of certain peers of the realm as revealed in the courts. Socialism would make such things impossible. (Ap- plause.) An eye-opener was awaiting tho Liberal Party. In every case where the Labour Party had, in the recent election., tried to obtain a new seat in Parliament Labour Party had, in the recent election, tried to obtain a new seat in Parliament I they had been opposed by the Liberals. They searched high and low for a man to oppose Robert Smillie, and when they had one they told the electors that every vote recorded in favour of Smillie was a vote for the Tory. They would get no mercy from Liberalism in the matter of Labour representation. The time would come when the terms Liberal and Tory would disappear, and all the people would join to form one great party. When the people would be properly educated they would no more, think of voting Liberal' than of voting Tory. The Labour Party were engaged not in a. poltical conflict, but in a holy war, a. crusade to rescue the Cross of Christ from the hands of robbers, and bring HissGospel into the lives of the people. (Applause.) After the meeting dancing was indulged in, Mr. Keir Hardie taking his place readily and gaily among the dancers.

LOCAL WILL. DR. R. W. JONES, J.P. Dr Bichard Williams Jones, J.P., of Tanybryn, Penrhiwceiber, who died on the 26th of August, left estate of the gross value of XII,829 8s. 8d., with net personalty d £ 8,631 9s. Deceased died intestate, and administration has been granted to the widow, Mrs. Catherine Williams Jones, Tanybryn,

Abepman Jottings. BY ONLOOKER." It is rumoured that the more ardent young politicians are favouring the adoption of a branch of the Young Liber- als League in the place. Their chief ar- gument for such a course is the desire to emulate the aggressive policy of the Labour Party. Shall anything be dono this time, or is it to end as usual in waste talk ? talk ? Though it is nearly a year since P.C. Richards left Aberaman for Merthyr, it is now the arrangements for a presenta- tion by his friends are being completed. During his stay at Aberaman no member of the force was so popular, and the choice of an Aberamanite for his bride greatly delighted his local friends. Michael's Field has again become a legitimate playing-ground for football matches under the auspices of the Gla- morgan League. It was banned for some time by the authorities on account of limited space. Thanks to the efforts cf local sports," however, some wasta ground has been filled in, and the tional space has thus been obtained. A young Aberamanite who had formed a green room" intimacy with a lao y friend found himself in a curious predica- ment this week. They had just been en- joying a constitutional," and the mo- ment of parting ha,d arrived. Not con- tent with a formal handshake, his lady friend gave him a handsome kiss. As this happened near the Co-operative Stores, the publicity of the action and his conse- quent bashfuluess may well be judged. Apropos of the rinking craze, the sug- gestion has been thrown out that the floor of the swimming baths at the In- stitute should be converted into a skat- ing rink in winter. The idea is by no means a bad one, and if it were practi- cable, the scheme would doubtless add considerably to the coffers of the Institute funds.

The Ooan Investigation. Evidence from Robertstown. Our investigations into the cures of kidney and bladder troubles by Doan's backache kidney pills reported in the Aberdare press some years ago, are con- tinued to-day, and it is gratifying to find that the same hearty spirit continues to pervail. Those who told of their cares years ago stand by them to-day. Mrs. E. Preddy, of 27, Thomas Street, Robertstown, near Aberdare, says:— After my last confinement I suffered for two years with my kidneys: I was a n isery to myself, feeling quite run down and unable to do anything. I had sharp, stabbing pains, which really made me tremble, and my legs, arms and face swelled to an enormous size-I could hardly get about. In the mornings I noticed a puffiness under my eyes. and I used to come over dreadfully giddy, sometimes being obliged to lie down to save myself from falling, I also suffered with sick headaches, and was only just able to drag myself about the house. I was unable to do any work that meant bending or stooping. I tried different remedies, but grew worse instead of better. Then I read of Doan's backache kidney pills. and bought a box of them to see whether they would do me good. I obtained such splendid relief from the first box of the pills that ) persevered with them. When I had taken three boxes I was completely cured. I am grateful for my cure, and shall always speak well of Doan's pills. (Signed) (Mrs,) E. Preddy." Four years after her cure, Mrs. Preddy said: I have kept free from the old complaints during the past four years. I used Doan's pills at a critical time. and they cured me-what is more, I have stayed cured." Doan's backache kidney pills are two shillings and ninepence per box, or six boxes for thirteen shillings and nine- pence. Of all chemists ahd stores, or post free direct from the Foster McCleilan Co., 8, Wells street, Oxford street, London, W. Be sure you get the same kind of pills as Mrs. Preddy had. 4

Rinking Notes. BY "OBSERVER." ¡ The Rink at the Aberdare Market Hall is now being well patronised by both young and old, and special attention is being paid to novices by Mr. Ernie Morris, the new instructor. I trust that those young gentlemen who are always seen operating in the centre of the Rink may soon acquire the art of waltzing, and the two-step movement. I pity those who recently tried the back- ward movement. I hear that there was an unpredecented rush for lotions and embrocation. Is it possible to spoon and skate the same time? Well, yes. This has been going on for some time. To the proficient rinker, any more than to the able dancer, it presents no difficulty. Again, there is a gracious display of chivalry on. the part of the young gentle- men present. They are always ready to affiix any loosened skates to dainty femin- ine feet, whilst every tyro is anxious to escort a fair rinker along the maple course. The recent exhibition given by Mr. P. R. Dove, of Bristol, was a fair "knock out." He has led the way for others to follow suit. The movements are very intricate but graceful. By the way, when are ive, going to have that grand Carnival ? Mr. Tom Pontin, of Mountain Ash, the former instructor at the Rink, has now secured an appointment as the Instructor to the New Rink erected at Bridgend. Last week a party of skaters from Aberdare paid a visit to the Empress Rink at Mountain Ash, when the Mount Hockey Team played a. match against the Darians, who returned home beaten J by 9 goals-to nil. The Mount Seconds are also going great guns. I That young lady from Barry was really divine in her movements at the Rink on Friday night. She also waltzed with precision and kept time with the band to a nicety. Have you read U Sarah's Experience on the Rink in last week's "Leader?" If not, then you should have done so, for you have missed a certain cure for de- pressed spirits. The floor at the Aberdare Rink is said by outsiders to be the finest they have ever been on. A waltzing class would go well on the Rink at Aberdare. Why, the String Band in attendance plays some of the latest selections from the favourite musi- cal comedies and operas.

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Best; J-backs, Roberts and Gibbs; for- wards, R. Davies, J. Powell, D. Callan, B. Maplestone, Joe Merrick, W. Macken- zie, H. Gibbon, and G. Jones. Penylan succeeded in drawing first blood with a clever try. The homesters were award- ed a free-kick, from, which Johnny Thomas failed to add a single point. A fine movement by the Mount players cul- minated in a score. Final score: Moun- tain Ash, 1 trv; Penylan, 1 try. "OOO For Penylan, W. Lewis played as re- sourceful a game at full-back as did Johnny Thomas for the Mount. Stephens, Best. and Lewis were always prominent in the three-quarter line, and Roberts at lialf-back. Of the forwards, Jack Powell led his men grandly. On the home side, Wyndham Jones and Benjamin worked with perseverance at half-back. 000 Bryn Rushton, the old Aberaman Cynon Stars three-quarter, is evidently not on the best of terms with the direc- torate of the Barrow R.F.C., for he has not been included in the team of late. I understand that he intends returning home shortly. 000 Ynysybwl's position in the Pontypridd and Rhondda Union up to date reads as follows:—They stand as the runners-up, having played 11 matches, won 4, lost 1, and drawn'no fewer than 6 games, with a total of 14 league points. Abercynon comes sixth, having played 8 matches, won 2, lost 2, and drawn 4, having a total of 8 league points. OOO A. J. Chick, of Ynysybwl R.F.C., and Ben Thomas, of Williamstown, have both been suspended for a month by the Pontypridd-Rhondda Rugby Union for ö 000 rough play. 0 0 ASSOCIATION. Glamorgan League, 2nd Division—Aber- dare Town Reserves v. New Tredegar. ¡ This return match took place at the New Tredegar Enclosure on Saturday. For Aberdare were: Goal, W. Bowen; backs, Tom Fowler and Danny Jones; halves, Harry Collette, D. Tom-Williams, and Fredclv Lewis; forwards, Bingham, Charlie Gilbert, Ford, Will Evans, and Haydn Thomas. Mr. W. J. Merrett, of Cardiff, officiated as referee. In the first half the Darians had the best of matters, and some good play between Freddy Lewis, D. T. Williams, and Bingham ended in a, corner accruing, which was timely cleared by Stratton, the home right full-back. Eventually New. Trede- gar got away in a body, and Padfield their centre-forward, was fouled when about to shoot; so a penalty was record- ed against Aberdare, from which Bum- ford opened the score for the homesters. From the restart, the Darians got away with nice footwork. Good shots were de- livered by the Dare forwards, only to find Thomas safe between the sticks. Danny Jones scored a beautiful goal for the Darians. Gilbert, the Darians' new in- side right from Cwmbach, afterwards in- creased the lead for his side after having drawn Thomas out of his den. Half-time score: Aberdare Reserves, 2 goals; New Tredegar, 1 goal. After lemons, New Tredegar equalised matters through Kirk- ham. Danny Jones and Tom Fowler played a grand game at full-back. Lewis, Williams, and Collette also worked in perfect harmony in the half-back line, whilst Bingham displayed ability on the right wing, and was well partnered by young Gilbert. Will Evans, the inside left, greatly worried the homesters" de- fence. Eventually, New Tredegar got their lead through Bumford, and Gil- bert drew matters level for the Reserves. Billy Bowen, the Darians' goalie, had an easy time in the first moiety, but was kept fully employed in the second half. Thomas really saved New Tredegar from defeat. Final score: Aberdare Town Re- serves, 3 goal; New Tredegar, 3 goals. OOO Trecynon Aviiidsors V. Cwmdare. This, was the first meeting between these teams, as well as the Cwmdare Club's first match with a "class team. It was played at the Park on Saturday. Mr Warren Lewis, Trecynon, acted as referee. Trecynon Windsors: Goal, Jack Phillips; backs, Eddy Morgan and T. J. Austin; halves, Evan Vaughan, Alec Taylor, and Jim Evans; forwards, Jack Thomas, Jack Mitchell, D. T. Evans, Tom Pittard, and Tom Rosser, Cwmdare: Goal, Jack Lewis; backs, T. D. Griffiths, and Stephens; halves, J, Oliver-Lewis, Bert Llewelyn, and Dan Isaac; forwards. Will Isaac, Llewelyn, H. Williams, T. W. James, and Tom Morgan. Cwmdare opened the score through Will Isaac. One of the Cwmdare backs was penalised for alleged handling, and the. penalty kick was well saved by Jack Lewis. Jack Mitchell, the Windsors" inside Tight, equalised the score. The sides had a goal apiece at half-time. After the change of ends Jack Mitchell added two goals for his side, whilst Bertie Llewelyn scored one for Cwmdare. The most pro- minent for the Windsors were Jack Thomas and Mitchell in the forward line, AJe-c Taylor at centre half, and Austin and Morgan at full-back. Final score: Trecynon Windsors, 3 goals; Cwmdare, 2 goals. Cwmdare promise to develop into a clever combination. On the day's form Jack Lewis was prominent between the sticks,, whilst Griffiths and Stephens played a resourceful game at full-back. The pick of the halves was J. 0. Lewis. Llewelyn, Will Isaac, and Williams were much in evidence. OOO From the match on Saturday between I Mountain Ash Darran Villa Rovers and Merthyr Vale (Glamorgan League), Mountain Ash emerged the victors by the score of 3 goals to 2. n n n 'J 'J 'V' Aberdare and District League—Aberdare Territorials v. Abernant. At the Park on Saturday. Mr. George King was the referee. Aberdare Territorials: Goal, W. Phillips; backs, W. Chas Morgan and Frank Humphreys; halves, Jack Hollo- way, Walter Jenkins, and D. James- Jones; forwards, Sam Pritchard, Jess Wills, Albert Newcombe, Ernest New- combe, and Idris Phillips. Abernant: Goal, Tom Phillips; backs, Tom Macyn- tyre, and D. J. Jenkins; halves, Tom Evans, Rees Davies, and Charlie Wil- liams; forwards, W. Stockton-Williams, W. Evan Jones, D. E. Morgan, Aaron Stiley, and Jack Williams. Albert New- combe drew first blood. For Abernant good individual attempts to score were made by Rees Davies,-Will Stockton, and Evan Jones. The Terriers' backs kicked well, and Ernest Newcombe added to the score, whilst Idris Phillips increased the homesters' le'ad. When the interval ar- rived the Terriers were leading by the score of 3 goals to nil. W. Phillips, the Terriers' goal-man and the Aberdare Thursday's custodian was as safe as a rock between the sticks, whilst W. C. Morgan kicked with vigour at full-back in conjunction with Frank Humphreys. On the Abernant side Tom Phillips and D, J. Jenkins were prominent. Rees Davies and Charlie Williams were the J. foremost in the half-back line. The most. prominent of the Terriers' forwards were Jess Wills, Idris Phillips, and Albert Newcombe, whilst Will Stockton Wil- liams, D. E. Morgan, and Jack Williams I were always in evidence for Abernant. Final score': Aberdare Territorials, 3 goals; Abernant, nil. 000 Gadlys Corinthians v. Maesydre Cres- cents, at the Park on Saturday. Mr. Jack Parsons acted as referee, and the Gadlys Corinthians were: Goal, Jenkin Jones; backs. Howell Jones and Will Edwards; halves, Sam Morris, John Lewis John, and E. Davies; forwards, John Lewis-Williams. Isaac Jones, W. Powell, Richard Charles, and J. Paxford. Paxford opened the score. Tom Duff equalised before the interval. After the resumption the Corinthians played with renewed confidence, and Paxford regis- tered two additional goals. Jenkin Jones, the goalman, and Howell Jones were very prominent. John Lewis John, E. Davies, and Paxford shone' with suc- cess, and Richard Charles was also con- spicuous. Maesydre's defence was a trifle weak that day. Final score: Gadlys Corinthians, 3 goals; Maesydre Cres- cents, 1 goal. O O O Aberdare Church XI. v. Cwmbach Thistles. This meeting took place at the Churchmen's grounds on Saturday. Mr. Gomer Rees, Ynyscynon, acted as referee. The Church team only played seven men, and they were: Goal, Charlie Ham backs, A. E. Kimpton and C. Rees; halves, Jack Eynon and E. Richards; for- wards, Trevor Jones and Fred Jones. Cwmbach were as follows: Goal, John Davies; backs, Arthur Williams (capt.) and Will Gentle; halves, Jack Davies, Joe Lewis, and Henry Thomas David; forwards, Will Bevan, T. J. Evans, Jack E\ans, E. Thomas, and Richard Davies. In the first half the Cwmbach Thistles registered goals through Erasmus Thomas and Thomas John Evans, whilst Trevor Jones scored a goal for the Church side. After the change of ends, Cwmbach scored again through Will Bevan. Final score: Cwmbach Thistles, 3 goals; Aberdare Church XI., 1 goal. KJ O O Aberdare County School v. Porth County School. This match took place at the Porth School's grounds. Aberdare County School: Goal, Aneurin Rees; backs, Bryn Reynolds and Gibbon; halves, W. R. Davies, Wyndham Thomas, and Will Jones; forwards, Tom Roderick, Trevor Reynolds, W. Oxenham, Dicky Watkins, and W. J. Evans. The Dare School eleven fairlj monopolised the pro- ceedings, and goals were thrice scored by Willie Oxenham, vice by Trevor Rey- nolds, and also JY Tommy Roderick. Thus the Dariansliave broken the Porth School's 5 years' ground record. The Dare team were in capital trim. Final score: Aberdare County School, 6 goals; Porth County School, nil. 000 Trecynon United v. Aberaman Thistles. Played at the Park on Saturday last. The United were: Goal, Gecrge Phillips.; backs, John Davies and Bertie Dance; halves, Ben Rees, Tom Edgar Lewis, and Dick Evans; forwards, D. Davies, Jack Davies, George Griffiths, Mog John Mor- gans, and Ernest Todd. Ernie Todd opened the score for the United, and the visiting centre forward equalised matters before the interval. Johnny Davies and Bertie Dance played a capital game at full-back, and Phillips in goal. Tom Edgar Lewis, Dick Evans, and Ben Rees were good in defence and attack. Ernest Todd, George Griffiths, and D. Davies were the pick of the forwards. Final score: Trecynon United, 1 goal; Aber- aman Thistles, 1 goal. ABERAMAN FOOTBALL. BY ONI,OOKER." On Saturday the Cwmbach Crescents entertained Troedyrhiw, the only team that have defeated the leaders in the 3rd Division of the Glam. League this season. Mr. W. E. Williams, Porth, was referee. Cwmbach: Goal, T. Meredith; backs, M. J. Davies and D. Owen; halves, Sam Richards, Dick Davies, and J. Matthews; forwards, George Davies, Llew Davies, John Evans, D. D. Meredith, and Tom Edwards. From an irresistible rush, Geo. Davies scored. Result at half-time: Cwmbach 1 goal to nil. Early after lemons John Evans, of the homesters, scored a fine goal. From a corner kick taken by Geo. Davies, the ball was head- ed into the net by Dick Davies. Final result: Cwmbach, 3 goals; Troedyrhiw, nil. The, win was all the more creditable to Cwmbach inasmuch as Morgan Lloyd (their captain) and M. White were not able to turn out. 000 Ystradmynach have for the second time disappointed Aberaman by their non-ful- filment of a league fixture. Last Satur- day the players of the Wanderers' club lingered about in football "togs" until close upon 5 o'clock awaiting the arrival of a team that never turned up. Mr. Bressington, the referee, was waiting in readiness at headquarters, while a good crowd had gathered at Michael's field. Precisely the same thing was done by Ystradmynach to the Windsors. No ex- planation of any kind was sent, and no apology offered. We do not know how vigorously the league authorities enforce the rules, but this is a most serious mat- ter. If this is repeated they can expect no support from the Aberdare Valley in future. OOO On Saturday afternoon Hirwain were the visitors to the Aberaman Park to play the Aberaman Church Lads' Bri- gade (Aberdare and District League). Mr. David E. Davies, Blaengwawr Schools, was in charge of the whistle. The Brigadiers turned out as follows: — Goal, J. Neads; backs, Will Owens and Phil Williams; halves, Elmer Cummings, Wm. Morgan, and W. Hillier; forwards, Fred Cummings, David Jones, Ernie Bur- rows, D. Harris, and Cunnick. In the first half the homesters were able to go two goals ahead. These were scored by Ernie Burrows. The game ended in a win for the Brigadiers by two goals (and consequently two league points as well) to nil. ABERDARE SCHOOLBOYS' LEAGUE. Matches for February 19th. 10 a,m.-Town National v. Aman. 10 a,m,-Aberaman v. Ynyslwyd. 11 a,m,-Blaoogwawr v. Owmbaclr CncI. 11 a.m.—Cwmbach National v. Capcoch.