The North Wales Weekly News

COAST JUNIOR LEAGUE. DENBIGH CHURCH GUILD v. RUTHIN. VISITORS; FIFTH SUCCESS. At Denbigh, cai Saturday. Both were strongly represented. The referee was Mr. W. Griffiths, Colwyn Bay. Teairus — Denbigh Church Guild: Goal, W. S. Sayle backs., J. Price and J. Parry Evans half backs, D. Hughes, A. G. Davies, and W. Lewis; for- wards, F. Lloyd, R. L. Lewis, A. N. Other, Len Lewis, land T. G. Edwards. Ruthin Goal, H. W. Owen backs, E. H. Humphreys and J. Thongs; half backs, D. Thomas, G. Rowlands, and E. H-ussin; for- wards, W. Goodwin, T. W. Williams, E. E. Peake, Mostyn, and F. Griffiths. The iguild .attacked strongly, and Owen had to be in great form to stop some of the shots volleyed at him. At the end of about five minutes play Leonard Lewis, a 15 year old, suc- ceeded in scoring for the Guild, a feat which he repeated a few minutes later. After these suc- cesses, the Guild more than held their own against the powerful Ruthinities, and for the first half-hour they were easily the better team. Ruthin's experience told before half-time, how- ever, and the Guild having eased up content with the lead, 'Goodwin scored, which was directly followed by two, more from T. W. Williams. Half-time: RwthåJD., 3 Denbigh, 2. The visitors increased their lead, Peake beat- ing Sayle. The Giuild tried hard to retrieve themselves, and Len Lewis scored a third fol- lowing upon a rush. Ruthin had now the Guild easily beaten, so did not greatly exert them- selves, although the enthusiasm of the Guild was boundless in their efforts to equalise. Pliay owing to the treacheorus nature of the turf, was not of a pleasant character, the going being very heavy. Final: — Ruthin, 4; Guild, 3.

WELSH TRIAL MATCH. AMATEURS v. PROFESSIONALS. The following teams have been chosen to take part in the International trial match on Wrexham Racecourse on February 15th Professionals.—R. O. Evans (Croydon), goal Sam Meredith (Leyton) and Lloyd Davies (Northampton), backs; Parry (Liverpool), Albert Williams (Treharris), and Price (Wrexham) halves; Meredith (Manchester United), Wynn (Wrexham), Davies (Blackburn), Jones (Manchester City), and Davies (West Bromwich), forwards. Amateurs.—L. R. Roose (Sunderland), goal Jones (Northern Nomads) and Hamer (Druids), backs; Rees (Aberystwyth), Hamer (Llanidloes), 1 s and Davies (Wrexham), halves; Tudor (Druids), Evans (Plymouth Argyle), Dargie (Wrexham), Jones (Aberdare), and Hughes (Wrexham), for- wards.

COAST JUNIOR CUP. BANGOR RESERVES v. BARMOUTH. At the Oval, Carnarvon, Bangor Reserves and Baimouth met in the semi-final of the North Wales Junior Cup. Both teams were strongly represented and brought with them a good number of sup- porters, the majority coming from Bangor. The weather turned out most favourably, and several minutes after the advertised time, owing to the late arrival of the Barmouth team, the teams were lined up, in charge of Mr. H. R. Edwards, Menai Bridge, as follows :— Bangor Reserves Ted Owen Hwfa Williams, and D. S. Owen Fred Dargie, H. J. Davies, and W. Jones Harry Smith, Ifor Thomas, R. Jones, W. E. Jones and R. T. Evans. Barmouth: T. Griffiths D. Williams and Llew Davies; J. Griffith, J. Hayden Lloyd and A. White- wood J. H. Lloyd, H. Davies, R. Evans, T. R. Ricketts, and Edward Price. Barmouth played up towards the country goal, Dick Jones started for Bangor, and gave to W. E. Jones, the latter was fouled just outside the penalty area. The free kick was well placed, and a melee ensued in front of the Barmouth goal, where W. E. Jones sent in a fine shot from a difficult angle. However, the Barmouth custodian was not to be beaten, for he sprang forward, and brought off a grand save. A combined rush by Bangor was checked by Hayden Lloyd, within the penalty area. The Barmouth men made desperate efforts to score, but fine play by Hwfa Williams and D. S. Owen saved Bangor time after time. Barmouth now pressed, but D. S. Owen transferred play to the other end. The Bangor forwards advanced towards their opponents' goal, where a fine open- ing was marred through R. T. Evans getting off- side. The free kick was returned into the goal mouth bv D. S. Owen, W. E. Jones forcing a corner, which was fisted away by the Barmouth custodian. Bangor continued to press, R. T. Evans being given a fine opening, but allowed the ball to roll out of play. The Barmouth forwards now woke up after a spell of half-hearted play, and gave Hwfa and D. S. an anxious time of it, but they were not to be beaten, and continually returned the ball well down the field, only to see it being returned by D. Williams and Llew Davies, the Barmouth backs, who were playing a grand game. Bangor now pressed, and W. E. Jones scored the first goal, the ball cannoning off D. Williams, Barmouth, into the net. Bangor were now gradually gaining the upper hand, a miskick by Hwfa nearly brought about the equal- iser, but fortunately D. S. nipped in and cleared. Up came Barmouth again, D. S. Owen smartly checking, and with a huge punt, enabled his side to force a corner, which was headed into the net by H. J. Davies. The play from now till half-time became very uninteresting, and looked more like a friendly match than a cup-tie. Half-time was called, with the score Bangor, 2 Barmouth, o. Bangor were the first to press, and managed to force a corner, which the Barmouth custodian smartly saved. Following this, Hwfa sent a free kick over the bar. Then a minute or two later W. E. Jones missed an open goal for Bangor. T. R. Ricketts made a gallant attempt to score for Barmouth, but was tripped by Dargie when well placed. The free kick was sent a trifle wide by Edward Price Dick Jones experienced hard luck, his shot crashing against the- crossbar. A smart run by the Barmouth forwards resulted in their forcing a fruitless cr,ner. W. E. Jones. soored the third goal. The Barmouth forwards dashed off from the centre, J. H. Lloyd sending a trifle too, high. From the goal kick up came Bangor. The play was becoming rough, and the referee had to caurtion Dargie. Midfield play followed for a short time, but suddenly Bangor broke away, and W. E. Jones scored the fourth goal. The players had their atteition drawn to a free fight which took place among some of the spectators close to the Bangor goal. A fine run by R, Evans, Barmouth, resulted in him testing Too Owen with a fast groandet, which the cusi- todiajn saved on the goal line. H. Davies ran forward to try and capture his clearance, but unfortulIlately came into contact with the cus- todian, and while both weae on the ground one off the Bangor players knelt on Davies' chest. These scenes unfortunately marred the game, and the referee, who, it must be admitted, was not very strong in his decisions, was given a hearty checr when he gave his decision in favour of Barmouth. Bangor managed to find the net once more, the -scorer being W. E. Jones. Final 2 Bangor, 5; Barmouth, o. COMMENTS. Looking at the result, one would take it as a runaway victory for Bangor-of a one-sided game, but this was not the case. The teams wfefe well matched, and their play was very even in mid- field, but Barmouth lacked in their final efforts, whereas their opponents finished up much stronger and thus won the game, which was mainly due to this.

DENBIGH v. COLWYN BAY. THE THRUSHES AND GULLS TO MEET ÀJGAN! (BY ANONYMOUS.") This hanging cup-tie was played on the ground of the Thrushes, Craig-road, Denbigh, on Saturday. Mr. Tom Jbnes, Holywell, again officiated, and the teams were: — Denbigh: Goal, S. Griffiths; backs, L. E. Rees and J. S. Williams; haM backs, L. Evans, T. A. Davies (captain), and T. Davies; for- wards, G. E. Lewis" E. E. Davies, J. E. Ed- wards, H. Randies, and D. B. Davies. Colwyn Bay: Goal, C. IHallwood backs, H. Tonkin and T. MoCiann (captailin); halves, E. Griffiths, T. Wellings, and Rowlands; forwards, Moss Jones, W. Jones, W. E. Roberts, Stanley Hughes, and J. Ll. Owen. The home team played up the slope. The Denibighdtas attacked and Berwyn Davies tested H'allwood, to which he responded gamely. The Bay pressed. The Bay opened the scoring, Ro- berts, from an awkward position, putting the ball far out of the reach of Griffiths into the right hand corner of the net amidst the frantic shouts of the Colwyn Bay supporters. Stanley Hughes soon added a second for the Bay, gett- ing the ball from a crowd of players with Griffiths unsighted and lodging the hall into the net. Griffiths was called uipon to. save from W. Jones, and Stanley Hughes, another shot of the latter hitting the post. Denbigh reduced the lead, G. E. Lewis centreiiig from .a pass by E. E. Davies for Edwards to rush in and score with a slow shot, which .rolled into the net. Half time •Cotlwyni Bay, 2 Denbigh, 1. < Upon -resuming the Bay were again the first to attack. The homesters attacked very warmly. The spectators looked gliim and downhearted, and the wiseacres' said "It was all over," but the Denbigh representatives were determined to score. Will Tai fouled. The free kick was taken from just oiutside the penalty line by T. A. Davies, who feinted to shoot, but passed to his brother, E. E. Davies, who was unmarked, and running in he scored a fierce grounder. The enthusiasm of the crowd knew no bounds. Hall- wood repeatedly saved shot after shot, whilst Griffiths was only occasionally tested. J. L. Owen got a. corner eventually, and during the melee !Stan<ley Hughes wa.s temporarily winded. Final Coilwyn Bay, 2; Denbigh, 2. It was everutuatlly decided to play an extra ten minutes each way. The early efforts of the Bay were of a milk-and-water character, and J. L. Owen and Moss made but feeble efforts to score. Denbigh had quite asi much of the play as their opponents, although they had the slope to con- tend with, and the ground was terribly heavy. Denbigh soon, attacked on crossing, but tiheir shooting was erratic, and Randies missed a golden opportunity of putting his side ahead. Edwards, in a good drive, just missed the billet. The game will be re-played at Rhyl on Saturday nest. The match was a finely contested one, and the result reflected the play.

Football Chips. (BY VIGILANT.} That Holyhead are at present on the down- grade. That ,they have yielded the maximum League points to Beaumaris. That the Puffins, also put a spoke in their Senior Cup-tie wheel. That there is nothing very extraordinary in what has .occurred, for, after all, Holyhead are only eleven, players, and the luck that attended them previously has dawned on another team, and that one in their own county. That all the same, Beaumaris's triumphant progress is all the .more genuine, for the Sea- larkis have an idea that they, are well-nigh invin- cible on their own peculiar ground. That that peculiarity has been a great help to them. That when the Seal arks get away from that peculiarity they rarely shine. That Beaumaris deserve the highest praise for their grand play this season, and someone has yet to administer the Puffins their first check if they can? That the glory of the League so far is in Beau- maris. And they now top the good old Canaries in the ta.ble. That everyone is eagerly awaiting next Satur- day's Outp-tie, at Bangor, when the Canary-Puffin contest will take place. That the event is the semi-final for the Coast Senior Cup, which now lies, at Holyhead. That the match will be as gcod as a final, and perhaps better. That it will be hard to prophecy which will win? That may the best one do' so. That there will be a gathering of the Clans there. That there is to be a big following from. Car- narvon, and all Bluemaras will be there as weill. That I trust a good exhibition of Soccer will be seen. That Greenfield meet Holywell on Saturday, in the re-play, for the: fourth round of the Senior Coast Cup, on the Holy well ground, and the winners of the tie meet. Conway at Llandudno on Saturday, February 20th. ThatUaiIldudno played practically their Cup team against Pwllheli on Saturday. That the two points of the win were very ac- ceptable to Llandudno, who. were at the bottom but one of the chart." 'That I fancied .Bob Lunt and J. H. Jones were shaky at the commencement. That Harold Pearson is developing into a crack back. Stay there. Harold That Georgie Davies was anything but him- self on Saturday That W. Edwards and Serttle" were in good form. That David Williams was the crack forward. That Jack. Brown is developing into a rattling forward, and is always looking at the goal. That Brookes-Evans, was decidedly poor until the closing stages, of the game. q'hat the villain should remember that forward is the game, and not mincing and pottering with semi-gallexy play. That I hope he will return to form That Frank Roberts and Claude Davies were a capital wing, and I wish these young men every success. That Johnnie Williams was a spectator on the grand stand, owing to an, injured toe. That Johnnie hopes to. be able to appear at lilandudno with Conway on the 20th, ¡ That Conway are anxious to know who they mteet in the semi-final. That whichever it is, mussels and soup must be continued. That Sam Roberts is a good custodian for the Penguins. That Bob Pughe played a good back game. That Arthur Hughes reminded one of the palmy days of the Portmadoc team. He is a good figure as well. In That Pughe seems to be a double of Jack Jones, of Festiniog. That Rees Davies was rather inclined to be fouil in his play. Chuck it, please! That Bob Ellis, as the centre-half, was, as usual, cool, effective, and fair. That WiLl Thomas was a great worker. That R. D. Roberts is a forward of much merit, but desires to round a player rather too much. Fwr' a hi! That Mossiley Jones has lost none of his old cunn/vng as a pretty player. That Owen Jones is a good pivot. That J. Williams and Ben Evans make a good front rank. That Mir. Cledwyn 0 Jones, of Bangor, was the referee, and is getting on nicely. That Bangor's success, at Carnarvon, against Barmouth, wa a very decisive one. That the team of Homers was under the charge of Lewis, M.A., who is a good general of footballers. That Barmooith's plucky fight was admired. That the Roosters sent a miserable team to Conway. That only for Finchett, Robert David, and Will Trevor, the Jackdaws would have won by a much greater margia than 4-0. That the game was a very uninteresting one. Still, two points for Conway and a leap up the ladder. That Festiniog made a good fight at Bangor, but were beaten by the odd goal in three. That I am afraid the Flamingos will be at the bottom of the ladder. That Breese gives great satisfaction, to Con- way. That Conway have now a settled side. I should think. That Llandudno are going to boom their match with Carnarvon, that takes place on the 27th, at Llandudno. That the Exchequer at Llandudno can do with replenishing. That Colwyn Bay and Denbigh have such a regard for each other, that neither will give the other a beating That for the fifth time, in the Coast Junior Cup, they meet at Rhyl in the re-play, and every- one hopes that the issue will be decided on Saturday. That the sides have to meet twice again in League encounters. That I understand that both sides played a clinking game at Denbigh, and that everyone was char ned with the display. That it has never been- known: for Cup-ties to .ay such havoc with League fixtures. That several were re-arranged at last night's (Wednesday) meeting of the League at Llandud- no

Llanrwst Cricket Club. A SUCCESSFUL SEASON. IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENTS. The annual general meeting of the Llanrwst Cricket Ciuib was held at the Council Room, on Friday, Mr. T. Latimer Jones presiding. There were also present: Mr L. 0. R. Ashley (hon. secretary), Rev. D. C. Davies, Messrs. H. E. Blackwall, John Jenkins, Norman R. Jones (as- sistant secretary), A. Carter, A. Lloyd Griffith, A. Miorley Jones (official scorer), W. H. Darby- shire, Edward Bickers, and Maurice Williams. The balance sheet showed the receipts to. amount to Z102 188 .id., against an expenditure of £94 7s. 2d., leaving a balance to the credit of the club off £ & 10s. iid. The accounts were adopted, and a vote of thanks accorded the audi- tor, Mr. T. Rogers Jones. SECRETARY'S REPORT. The Committee reported that the past season had been a great success. The club played 20 ■matches, 11 of which were WOIn, 6 lost, 3 left drawn, and one tie. Mr. H. E. Blackwall again headed the batting average with 36.16, and Or- ton, the Rev. D. Alban Lloyd, Mr. R. G. Cru- wys, and, L. 0. I-R. Ashley all averaged over 20. Mr. R. G. Cruwys headed the bowling averages with 30 wickets at a cost of five ruins apiece. But the brunt of the bowling fell upon Mr. H. E. Blackwall and Ortion, the former taking 62 wickets for 6 ruins apiece, and the latter 64 wickets, for 10. The club was unfortunate dur- ing the latter part of the season in losing the services of their captain, Mr. H. E. Blackwall, and consequently were compelled to meet their strongest opponents with weak teams. Financi- ally the club was in a most satisfactory posi- tion. The Committee, on behalf of the Club, C<)" thanked the honorary members for their sup- port, and. trusted that they would continue the same dairing the season of 1909, and so help the Llanrwst, 'Cricket Club to retain the position it has held for so many years. The Chairman said the report was most satis- factory, and reflected great credit upon the efforts of the Secretary during the past season. PROFESSIONAL. It was unanimously resolved to re-engage the profession., d, Orton, at the same figure as. last year. A committee consisting of the Captain, Vice-Captain, and Secret,ary were appointed to meet the Gwydyr estate-agent with a view of having the fence repaired. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following were elected:—President, the Rev. J. Bodvel Griffith, Cae'r Groes Captain, MT. H. E. Blackwall; Vice-Captain, Mr. John Jenkins Captain of A. XI., Mr. Thomas, Nation- al School; Treasurer, Mr. E. Jones Owen, N. and S. W. Rmk; Hon. Secretary, Mx. L. O. R. Ashley; Assistant Secretary, Mr W. Rogers Jbnes; official scorer, Mr. A. Morley Jones; official umpires, 'Messrs. H. J. W. Watling and Edward Bickers; auditor, Mr. T. Rogers Jones, with a cOlfllmrLtteecompoged of thefollowing:- Rev. D. C. Davies, iMessrs. Watling, A. Lloyd Griffith, 'M. Williams, T. Latimer Jones, A. Mc- Farlane, B Hayes, (Griffith W. Roberts, and E. Davies-Jones. The Secretary reported that several fixtures had already been arranged. He also reported that two county matches had been arranged to be played at Llanrwst. Votes of thanks were accorded the officials for the excellent work done during the last season, aind on the motion of Mr. H. E. Blackwall, seconded by Mr. ;M. Williams, it was decided to revive the old custom of an annual dinner.

Lords and Licensing. A WELSH PROTEST. BILLIARDS AND SMOKING. THE BACHELOR M.P.'S VIEWS. At Prestatyn, on Friday night, a public meet- ing was held to protest against the action of the in House of Lords in rejecting the Licensing Bill. Among the speakers announced was the Rev. Meredith Hughes, Vicar of Prestatyn, but he wrote to say that he could not attend owing to the date being .altered. Councillor Wright pre- sided. The Rev. Dr. Town send, President of the United Methodfiist Church, moved, a resolution of protest against ,tiherejectiolft of the Bill with- out discussion. The Government should re- introduce the Bill, pass it unaltered, send it to the Lords, and dare them to throw it out. (Ap- phme.) The resolution was seconded by the Rev. Mostyn Jones Mr. William Jones, M.P., said when they did deal with the House of Lords they must deal with it once and for all. He did not agree that it would be wise to re-introduce the Licensing Bill as the first measure for next session, and to send it straight to the Horuse of Lords. They must be practical in politics, and must trust their leader. (Applause) Mr. Lloyd George, the brilliant and resourceful Chancellor of the Exchequer, could find ways and means without retaliating of dealing with the temperance ques- tion, and through his Budget he would answer the -Lords, leaving them to nod their beads and wag their tails to their hearts' content. (Laugh- ter, and applause.) It was suggested that he should provide for the old age pensions orut of the drink trade, but he (rthe speaker) would not touch dirty money for that. (Applause.) Mr. Lloyd George knew where there were millions of clean money for that, and even though the whisky money did go for technical education, it was only a case of the drinker paying for the thinker. (Applause.) He urged the people of Wales to do more for the young people, to. enter more into their games. He saw no harm in a game of billiards or in smoking if carried on in the riglbtartmasphere (Hear, hear.) Mr. Herbert Lewis, M.P., who was unable to attend the meeting, wrote that, although the Bill was dead, the cause for which it stood still lived. The resolution was carried with cheers.

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tors held their peace for a second while R. Hum- phreys prepared to shoot. The outside right had plenty of time but was excited, and his attempt failed miserably, the crowd raising a yell of delight as the ball went a yard wide. The Swifts now dashed along, and Rowlands passed pretty to R.C., who sent in a magnificent shot from long range, but Richards received it in his arms and easily got it away. The game proceeded with great fierce- ness and both defences were kept on the run. Oswald Green speedily took the eye of the home- sters by his polished play, and his fine judgment stood him in good stead when hard pressed. R. Humphreys put in a centre but Smedley missed the opening, and another fine chance was lost. Hard kicking sent the ball up toward Richards, and a corner was forced but nothing came of it, for W. G. Williams kicked smartly away, the ball seeming tf-) have the velocity of a shot from a cannon. The Newtown Davies secured, and with Green sticking closer than a brother, tried to get through on his own, but Collier rushed out and saved the situation by conceding a corer, which was got away by Green, after D. C. Davies had placed it beautifully. Green and R. Humphreys collided and fell, while W. Humphreys sped along towards Collier, but "Dr" rushed across and staved off the corner, which was got away. The scene of operations was then changed, and the home for- wards did all they could to get through, but to no purpose. Every attempt at combination failed owing to the prompt and careful attention to duty of the visiting halves, and remarkably strong and swift play of the full-backs, W. G. Williams espec- ially giving a grand display. Rowland Williams was near the centre line when the ball came his way, and with a beautiful dropping motion the ball landed on Richard's chest, and he stooped to clear. Some of the crowd were convinced that it was a goal, but the Lord High Dictator (to wit, the referee) gave a goal kick, and the game was still nought-nought. The contest still raged furi- ously until half-time when neither side had scored. The first half had been of a ding-dong character, with but little success in combination on either side, but yet with some very exhilarating moments. Up to now there had been nothing to choose between the teams. The second half proved no whit less exciting than the first. The crowd shouted to both teams to buck up," and these public instructions were fully obeyed. Early on, R.C. sent in a fine shot, which Richards caught and cleared, while a few seconds later Collier brought off a magnificent save from W. Humphreys, saving a moment after from a corner. At the other end Hugh Brown shot finely, the ball skimming the bar. The near- est approach to scoring by the homesters was when a rapid movement by the right wingers gave Salis- bury a chance. He went straight for goal, but W. G. Williams cut him off, Salisbury letting fly into the corner where Richards was standing, the latter being able to stop the ball before it passed over the line. The home players had now slightly the best of the game in the open, but when close in had no opportunity to shoot, for the visiting defence and halves were on the ball and player before the Holyheadians could have time to shoot. The Beaus certainly gave a very fine exhibition of worrying tactics, and to this they owed their clean goal record. After the homesters had done a deal of pressing, the Beaus got up, and an exciting attack took place on Collier's charge. The home custodian had cleared smartly and was about to do it again when a slight misunderstanding took place, Smedley shot, and Collier met, but W. Humphreys met the rebound and scored the only goal of the match, and not a very well-deserved goal at that. With about twenty-five minutes to play the Beaumaris team resorted to the one-back game, and except that it gave W. G. Williams a chance of displaying his speed and accuracy the remainder of the game was a farce. Every time Holyhead got near goal the forwards were design- edly placed offside, and the referee's attention called to It. The homesters did their best to get through, but the game ended Beaumaris, 1. Holyhead, o. < COMMENTS, The game Was lively throughout, and there was but little to choose between the teams in the Tnatter of dash and skill. If there was any advan- tage it was in the methods of the Beaumaris defence, who never gave an opposing forward a second to steady himself, but fell upon him heavily and in great numbers. The halves were always on the run, and never left clearances to the backs if it could be helped, except, of course, when the 1 one-back game was played. There were practi- cally no passing movements, simply a kick and rush game, to which the Beaus seemed more accustomed than the Swifts. All the players did their best, though Taylor sometimes devoted more attention to the man than to the ball, which annoyed the crowd. On the whole, however, the game was without intentional fouling.

That much gratification is felt Bangor way at the selection of Dargie for playing in the Inter- national Trial Match. That one can plainly see the' Wrexham influ- ence, with this promising Bangor boy. That J think had Dargie not been playing for Wrexham, his selection would be remote. That I congratulate him upon the honour, and hope, for the sake of football at Bangor and on the North Waleis, Coast,