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GENERAL RUGBY MATCHES. COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP. DURHAM v NORTHUMBERLAND. This county fixture was played on the Nomads Ground, Sunderland, in tine though gusty weather. Northumber and were without E. W. Taylor and J. Greenwell, the substitutes being E. Bell (Northern) and Smith (Wallsend). There were no changes in the Durham team. Although playing against the wind, Northumberland had the best of the game. Nicholson got over very smartly, but Anderson failed at goal. HALF-TIME SCORE: O. T. M. NORTHUMBERLAND 0 1 0 DURHAM 0 0 0 I DURHAM 0 0 0 Durham played better after the resumption. Crow got across but Kassell missed at goal. Tate soon gave Durham a second try, Kassell again trying vainly to convert. The remainder of the game was splendidly contested, Jrow scored another try for Durham, who won a crand name. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. DURHAM 0 3 0 NORTHUMBERLAND 0 1 0 YORKSHIRE v WESTMORELAND" Played before 6,000 spectators at Goole. Holmes played instead of Dixon in the Westmoreland team. Yorkshire won the toss. Careados kicked off. "York- shire played a dishing game, but the Westmoreland defence was good. V orkshire had a free kick, and Parker made a grand attempt at goal. Murfitt got a try and Myers converted. Parker and Fookes scored tries. Westmoreland pla.yed up, but Hambrecht gob another try, Dake converting. Fookes dropped L goal, HALF-TIME OCORE r,. T. M. YORKSHIRE F3 2 0 WESTMORELAND 0 0 0 "One dropped. Fookes made a grand try, but Duke failed to con vert. Barron scored a try, but Myers missed. Myers got over, but lost the ball. Murfitt, from a pass by Parker, score a try, but Parker failed at goal. Hom- brecht got the next try, but Parker again failed. It was a very fast game. l'he Westmoreland defence was good, but.they were no match for Yorkshire. FINAL SCORE G. T M. YORKSHIRE *3 6 0 WESTMORELAND 0 0 0 *One drooped.

YORKSHIRE COMPETITION. CLECKHEATON v. DEWSBURY.—Played at Cleek. heaton. Final score Cleckheaton, nil; Dewsbury, nil. This match was played in splendid weather before a good attendance. The ground was in fair condition. Both teams were well represented. The play in the first half was very even, though Cleckheaton had rather the best of the play. Half-time score Nothing each. Thornber, Armitage, Knowles, and Nelson played splendidly for Cleckheaton, and Cochrane and the forwards for Dewsbury. HECKMONDWIKE V. LEEDS PARISH CHURCH.— Played at Heckmondwike. Result Parish, 2 tries (6 points); Heckmondwike, nil. Heckmondwike had the best of the opening stages, but Regan drove them back, and Lotberington scored at a corner. Corcoran failing at goal. Leeds had the best of the second half until Jowett enabled Brown and Lockwood to reach the other end. Leeds again attacked at the finish, and Vickers scored. Wortley, 1 goal 2 tries Holbeck, nil. Morley, 1 goal 1 try Otley, nil. Bramley, nil York, nil. Castleford, 1 goal 3 tries Pudsey, 2 tries. Elland, 1 goal Bowling, nil. NORTHERN UNION. WAKEFIELD TRINITY V. NViDNE, -Played at Wake- field. The game was of a remarkably even character, play travelling from one end of the field to the other. In the first half Wakefield liio a. slight advantage, but after the interval Widnes had the best of the argu- ment, and several times almost sco cd. The home players, however, defended well. Result: Wakefield, nil Widnes, nil. RUNCORN v. LEEDS,—Played at Runcorn. Final result: Runcorn, 2 goals 4 tries Leeds, 2 tries. Dur- ing the early stages of the game Runcorn passed beautifully, resulting in Faulkner, Warder, Lightfooi, and Myers scoring, tiie goal kicking being off. After the interval Robinson and Faulkner scored for Run- corn, Myers kicking a goal in each casa. Leeds now scored twice (Hainstock getting through), and at the finish played strong. STOCKPORT V. ST. HELEN'S.—Played, at Stockport. Stockport started, and play was uninteresting for 20 minutes, when Gill scored for Stockport, Saville failing at goal. On the restart Saville had the kick charged down through hesitation, with Winstanley scoring, no goal resulting. Half-time score 1 try each. On re- suming, Worsley got the ball from the line-out and scored a splendid try, Robinson scoring another a minute later. Result, Stockport, 2 goals 3 tries (18 points) St. Helen's, 1 try (5 points). ROCHDALE HORNETS V. HALILI.X.-Result Halifax, 2 tries (6 points); Hornets, nil. Played at Rochdale in fine weather before 6,000 spectators. The game throughout was in favour of Halifax. In the first half Arnold,the Halifax half-back,retiredjinjuied. Midgley, for the Hornets, dropped twice at goal, but just failed. At the close of the first half Rigg scored a try for the visitors, and early in the second half A. Wilson in- creased their score by another try. The ground was in good condition. WARRINGTON v. BRADFORD,—Result: Warrington, 2 goal. 1 try Bradford, nil. Played at Warrington before 7,000 spectators. In the early part, of the game Warrington had a decided advantage, Lawless, after thirteen minutes' play getting over, the place-kick failing. Warrington continued to press, and from a free kick Foden dropped a goal. The second half was more evenly contested, but near the close Foden got over for Warrington, the point being improved upon. OLDHAM V. JIUNSLP,T.-Played at Oldham. Result Oldham, 2 goals 3 tries Hunslefc, 1 dropped goal—17 points to 4. The game attracted 12,000 spectators, and resulted in a brilliant exhibition of football. The home side had the upper hand throughout, and Hunslet had to thank W Goldthorpe for preventing a heavier score. The passing of the Oldham backs was ex- tremely brilliant, Martin, S. Lees, T:tylor, and Varley scoring, whilst Varley placed a penaltv goal. HULL v. BATLEY.— Played at Hull. Goodall started for Batley and Hull speedily took up a defensive attitude. Griffin scored after a short spell and John- son placed a goal. J. Townend ran in two tries before the interval, which were unimproved. The second half was more evenly contested, Batley playing up well. J. Townend scored at the close, Johnson again improving. Result: Hull, 2 goals 2 tries (16 points) Batley, nil. LEIGH v. HUDDrRspi ELD. -Result: Leigh, 2 tries Huddersfield, nil. Played at Leigh before 2,000 spectators. Leigh were weak through Cook, Taylor, Smith, and Cheetham being absent through injuries, Huddersfield being fully represented. In the first half the Leigh forwards overplavert their opponents, and five minutes after the start Officer scored from a pass by Molyneaux. After changing ends Leigh again attacked and Anderton, after a brilliant run, scored another try, no goal resulting. WIGAN v. BROUGHTON RANGERS.-PeSUlt Wigan 1 goal (5 points); Broughton Rangers, a dropped goal (4 points). Played at Wigan before 4,000 spectators. Fine passing by Wigan backs resulted in Flowers scoring a splendid try, Prescott kicking a goal. In the second half Chapman dropped a pretty goal for the Rangers. The game was fought out most stubbornly and was one of the keenest ever seen on the Wigan ground. Despite all their attempts no further scoring took place. TYLDESLEY V. LIVERSEDGE.-PPSUIC Tyldesley, 13 points Liversedge, 7 points. Played at Tyldesley. Liversedge started and Tyldesley immediatelv attacked. A free kick awarded to the homesters ended in Berry kicking a goal. Soon after Wood, for the visitors, received and dropped a goal. Tyldesley then played strongly, and Bim, Berry, and Lawton each scored, with W. Berry converting. Later Jenkinson scored, the place-kick failing. In the second half play was evenly contested. BRIGHOUSE RANGF.RS v. MANNINGHAM.—Played at Brighouse. Result Manningham, 3 penalty goals (9 points) Brighouse, 8 points. The game was of the most exciting character. Brighouse took the lead in the first half, Abbey placing a penalty goal and kicking one from a try by Whiteley Brighouse lead- ing at half-time by eighc points. In the second half Lorrimer performed the extraordinary feat of placing three penalty goals. LANCASHIRE COMPETITION. SALFORD V. ROCHDALE ST. CLEltŒNT'S. — Final score Rochdale, 3 goals 1 try (16 points); Salford, nil. Played at Salford in fine weather, before 3,COO specta- tors. Waugh started for the visitors, who took play into the home quarters. Mainwaring relieved by a fine run, but the visiting forwards carried the ball back, and from a loose scrummage Barton dropped a goal. In the second half the visitors had all the best of the game. GENERAL MATCHES. GLOUCESTER V. COVENTRY. -Played at Gloucester. The visitors were not fully represented, and the homesters hoped to reverse their defeat by 2 trios earlier in the season. 'In the first half Percy Stout scored for Gloucester, Taylor majorised, and Wells for Coventry, Taylor and Stout added tries for the homesters. Changing over Frank Stout scored for Gloucester, but from now to the finish play was even. Result: Gloucester, 1 goal 3 tries; Coventry, 1 try. LONDON SCOTTISH v. ST. THOMAS'S HOSPITAL.— Played at Richmond before 3,000 spectators. Both teams wern well represented, the Scottish backs including five Internationals. The Hospitals were the stronger forward, and an interesting game resulted. In the first half nothing was scored. Soon after re- starting Gregg and Campbell gained tries for their respective sides. Towards the close Gibson scored again for the Scottish. Final: Scottish, 2 tries St. Thomas's, 1 try. BLACKHEATHV. KENSINGTON.—Result: Blackbeath, 2 goals 3 tries Kensington, nil. Played at Black- heath. The home club had not their full strength behind. They were strong forward. Blackhoath from the start took things leisurely, and the football was poor. They lost Maturin 20 minutes from the start through an injured knee. Frank Mitchell got two tries, and placed both goals. Other tries were got by Knight, Tarbult, and Livesey. There was a goed crowd present. LIVERPOOL V. BIRKENHEAD PAITK. played at Aigburth. Fina] result: Liverpool, one goal (5 points); Birkenhead Park, nil. Birkenhead had the wind during the first half, and attacked most, but were unable to score, Liverpool also being prevented, so that at half-time nothing had been done. Following the change of ends Liverpool played with fourteen men, Melly being hurt. Pilbington, however, effected a grand run in, Scoddart kicking a goal. BIRKENHEAD WANDURERS v. MANCHESTER.— Played at Birkenhead in favourable weather before a large crowd. The Wanderers had somewhat the best of the opening play and for them Watson, when pressed, dropped a splendid goal, this being the only point registered up to the interval. Soon afterwards Dillon gained an unimproved try for the Wanderers. Atkinson and Heyes also scored, a goal resulting from the latter's try. Result: Wanderers, 2 goals 2 tries (15 points); Manchester, nil. OLD MERCHANT TAYLORS V. OLD LETSIANS. Result Taylors, 2 tries Leysians. nil. Played on Old Deer Park, Richmond, in delightful weather before a small company. A fairly even game was I played in the first half, in which the only score was a try to Parhstm for the Taylors, which was 110s improved. Qo crowing «yer play was of a euailM Parham again scoring an unconverted try for Taylors* who won by six points to nil. WICKHAM PARK V. CROYDON.-Won by Croydon by 1 goal 1 try to Wickham Park, nil. Played at (Jatford, before a good attendance, in capital weather. Helps and Hubbartl were not playing for Croydon. H. Patey scored first for Croydon, 'Irollope failing to con. vert. A. Patev scored the second try after a grand run, Warner placing an easy goal. Wickham had much the best oi the game in the first half, Croydon's scores being obtained with the wind after the interval. HARLEQUINS v. GUYS HOSPITAL.—There were only a few spectators present, although the afternoon was fine. The ground was in splendid condition. Both sides were representative. At half-time the Harle- quins led by 1 goal 2 tries to nil. Tries were got by Peech, Gervis, and Thornton, the goal by C. M. Wells. In the second half the game was more even. Just on time haward gained a try for the Harlequins, but Panli failed at the kick. Result: Harlequins, 1 goal 3 tries Guy's, nil. ROSSLYN PARK V. MARLBOROUGH NOMADS.—Played al. Snrbiton in fine weather before a sm iJl attendance. Both sides were evenly matched. It wns an exciting game all through. The first point, was scored by Mur. doch for the Park after Thomas had got over. Kuidall failed to convert. The second half was very fast. Marriot, after a splendid run, got in for the Nomads. Mullina failed to convert. The Park played a splendid game, Todd scoring a second point for them. Kendall failed to place a goal. Final score Rosslyn Park, 2 tries Marlborough Nomads, 1 try. Bowling Old Lane, nil Stanningley, nil. Norman ton, 2 goals 1 try Alvertborpe, 1 try. Ulverston, 2 goals Pemberton, 1 goal 1 try. Keighley, 1 goal Ossett, 1 try. Outwood Church, 1 goal Mirfield, 1 try. Morecainbe, 2 goals Lancaster, 1 goal 1 try. Shipley, 2 goals Armley, nil. Croinpton, 1 goal 1 try Barrow, nil. West Riding, I goal Goole, i try. Sowerby Bridge, 1 try Hull K.R., nil. SCOTTISH RUGBY MATCHES. WEST OF SCOTLAND v. GJ AS ,OW UNIVERSITY.—At Hamilton Crescent. Result Glasgow University, 1 goal 5 tries; West of Scotland, 1 try. EDINBURGH W, NDFRERS V. GLASGOW ACADEMICALS. -At Raeburn place. Result: Wanderers, 1 goal 1 try Glasgow Acadeniical6 nothing. CLYDESDALE V. ACADEMICALS (EDINBURGa).-At Titwood. The game ended in a draw—no score. ENGLAND Y. IRELAND. SELECTION OF THE IRISH TEAM. The team to play against England at Leeds on Feb. 1st was picked on Saturday night in D-iblin as follows -J. Fulton (North of Ireland), back S. Lee, W. Gardiner (North of Ireland), R. Stevenson (Edinburgh University), and I.. H. Gwynne (Dublin University), three-quarters H. Allen (Liverpool) and L. M. Magee: (Bective Itangers), halves J. H. O'Connor (Bective Rangers), T. Crean, A. D. Clinch, E. Forrest (Wan- derers), C. V. Rooke (Monkstown), J. H. Lyttle (North of Ireland), Sealey (Dublin Universiry), H. Lindsay (Armagh), forwards. The Scottish and Welsh Inter- national matches will be played in Dublin. It will be seen that the team is composed almost entirely of veterans.

WESTERN LEAGUE. BEDMINSTER V. ST. GEORGeS.-Played at Bristol before 2,000 spectators. St. George's arrived half an hour late. Bedminster kicked off. St. George's scored within 10 minutes, followed by a corner for Bedminster. Hands against Bedminster resulted in a goal kick. Three cot-nersigainst Bedminster were unproductive. A penalty against St. George's produced a goal. J.W. sult St. George's, 2 goals Bedminster, 2 goals. ST. PAUL'S V. SWINDON WANDERERS.—Played at Bristol. Result: St. Paul's, 1 goal Swindon, nil. WARMLEY V. MArfGOTSr i F.LD. -Played at Warmley before 1,000 spectators. Both teams were well repre- sented. and a capital game was witnessed. At half- time Warmley were leading by oal to nil, and in the second half they added three moregoals. Result: Waimley, 5 goals hlaiigotfield. nil. GLOUCESTER V. CLIFTON.—Played at Gloucester in fine weather. Immediately after starting Gloucester obtained a corner, but nothing resulted. Then Bid- well beat Speck, and netted for Clifton. Fielding tried haid to equalise, but it hilt-tiine the visitors led by 1 goal to nil. During the second portion, play was very even, Fielding obtaining a goal for Gloucester and another was scored for Clifton. Result Clifton, 2 goals Gloucester, 1 goal

LEAGUE DIVISION I. WEST EROMWICH ALBION V. DERDY COUNTY.— Played at West Bromwich before 12,000 spectators. Play opened in fitvour of the horns team, who narrowly missed scoring on one or two occasions, but the visitors speedily obtained the upper hand, and for 20 minutes kept up a continuous bombardment. Albion had a free kick near goal, but failed to get through, and no score was made up to the interval. The game upon resuming was considerably improved, the Albion making several fierce attacks, none of which were succes-ful. The visitors played well, but, despite their utmost endeavours, failed to scorc. Result: Derby County, iiii West Bromwich Albion, nil. SMALL HEATH V. WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS.— Played at Small Heath before 5,000 spectators in splendid weather. The ground was in good condition. Ihe forward rank of the Small Heath team was rearranged, Hands and Mobley being excluded. Shortly after the start Adlington scored for the home team, and Bruce added a. second goal to their credit. Nothing more was done until shortly before the interval, when Ollis headed the ball through the posts. Half-time score Small Heath, 3 goals; Wanderers, nil. Infusing more dash into their play, the Wolves for a time had the better of the exchanges, and Wood scored their first goal. After 10 minutes' play, Henderson touched the ball through a second time. Just as the home team had had all their own way in the first half, so it was with the Wolves now. No further score was made. Result; Small Heath, 3 goals Wolverhampton, 2 goa-IF. NOTTS FOREST V. -Played at Notting- ham in tine weather, before 10,000 spectators. The visitors had the best of the opening exchanges and pressed severely. Forest broke away and had several g iod openings, Doig r,,tving in tine style. Allsopp also stopped several smart shots. The defence on each side was of the soundest character, and though I Sunderland once sent through from a free- kic no one else had played the ball, and at half-time there was no score In the second half Shaw scored for the Forest, in five minutes, and ten minutes later Mclnne? made a tine run and obtained a second point. Directly afterwards he was hurt in a very heavy charge, and he had to be assisted off the ground. He returned, and before long Richards scored a third goal from one of his centres. Harvey scored for Sunderland. Result: Forest, 3 goals Sunderland, 1 goal. SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY v. ASTON VILLA.-Played at Olive Grove, Sheffield, before 15,000 people. Wednesday were without Allan, Massey keeping goal. VVednesday had a fair breeze in the first half, but John Cowan scored fer the Villa in the first minute. Later Wednesday played up, and after 30 minutes' play Spikesley equalised. Some equal play followed, Spikesley hitting tile Villa cross-bar with a. beauty. Villa defended well. Half-time score Sheffield Wednesday, I goal Aston Villa, 1 goal. With tho assistance of the wind Villa pressed, Ather- Smith making Massey save. After 15 minutes. Devey headed a second goal, giving Villa the lead. Wednes- day made some dangerous attacks, Davis troubling Wilkes. Crabtree repeatedly cleared Villa goal by timely kicks, and then Hodges forced Massey to save, as also did Athersmith. From a free kick Villa scored again, Massey just touching the ball. Result: Aston Villa, 3 goals Wednesday, 1 goal. POSITION OF THE CLUBS. Goals. PId. Won. Dm. Lost, for ag3t Pts. Aston Villa" 22 15 3 4 55 31 33 Derby County 21 14 3 4 57 25 31 Evorton 21 13 4 4 52 28 30 Bolton Wanderers.. 22 11 3 8 53 26 25 Stoke 22 12 0 16 42 31 24 Snnderland 21 8 6 7 29 30 22 SheffieldWednesday 21 9 4 8 33 41 22 Preston North End. 21 9 3 9 33 40 21 Blackburn Rovers.. 18 8 5 7 29 29 19 Notts Forest 20 8 2 10 33 34 18 Sheffield United. 20 7 4 9 24 34 18 Burnley 21 6 4 11 26 34 16 Bury. 19 6 2 11 31 35 14 Wolverh'ton Wand. 20 6 1 13 36 45 13 Small Heath 18 5 1 12 P8 55 11 1 West Brom. Albion. 21 3 5 13 21 43 11 LEAGUE DIVISION II. RQTHERHAM TOWN V. LEICESTER FOSSE.—Result | Rotherhain, 2 goals Leicester, nil. Piayed in splen- dSd weather before 1,00J people. Leicester played with the wind, bub 20 minutes from the start Whest- croft scored for Rotherha.m, and half-time came with- out further result. On resuming, Roth^ham through- out had the best of the game. A second goal for Rotherham was added by McCabe. On two other occasions Rotherham penetrated the visitors' defence, but off-side proved fatal. BURTON SWIFTS v. NOTTS COUNTY.—Result: No score. Played on Peel Croft in beautiful weather, before a good gate. The Swifts made several experi- inents owing to recent disappointing di-plays. During the first half the Swifts had the wind, but no goals were scored by either side. The Swifts played the better. NEWCASTLE UNITED V. WOOLWICH ARSENAL — Result United; 5 goals Arsensal, 1. Played at Newcastle before 9,000 speciKtors and in beautiful weather. Newcastle's display was an improvement on last week's, they winning a hard foughb game in handsome style. 'BURSLKM PORT VALE V. BURTON WANDERERS.— handsome style. I Resulb Vale, 2 goals Wanderers, 2 goais. Played at Burslem in bright clear weather before 5,500 people. A minute after the start Edwards scored for the Vale from a free kick, the equalising point coming before the game was twenty minutes old, Baddeley letting the ball slip through. Before half-time Sandham put his side ahead. The Wanderers pressed in the second half, a.ud kept the Vo on the defence before the I Wanderers epuaUged, POSITION OF THE CLUBS. Goals. Pld. Won. Drn. Lost. for aest Pts. Liverpool 22 16 1 5 65 25 33 Manchester City 18 13 2 3 37 25 28 Burton Wanderers.. 19 12 4 3 42 2i 28 Grimsby Town 18 11 1 6 50 28 23 Newton Heath 19 10 3 6 48 3 23 Newcastle United 19 10 2 7 51 37 22 Woolwich Arsenal.. 21 10 2 9 41 33 22 Darwen 20 8 4 8 56 49 20 Burton Swifts 19 8 3 8 29 34 19 Leicester Fosse 16 7 2 7 28 23 16 Notts County 20 7 2 11 36 41 16 Rotherham Town 19 5 2 12 23 62 12 Burslem PortJVale ..14 4 2 8 24 48 10 Lincoln City 16 5 2 11 27 43 8 Loughborough 16 2 3 11 16 41 7 Crewe Alexandra 18 3 1 14 19 57 7 MIDLAND LEAGUE. I BARNSLEY ST. PETER'S V. NEWARK.—These teams played their second Midland League fixture at Newark, in beautiful weather. The attendance was very poor, as it was known Newark would only be able to play a weak team. The visitors were well represented. In the first half the play was very even, Barnsley scoring off Rogers. On crossing over Newark pressed the best part of the time, but were eventually well beaten. Score Barnsley, 3 goals Newark, nil. HEANOR V. MATLOCK.—This Midland League match was piayed at Heanor in bright, summer-like weather, Score Barnsley, 3 goals Newark, nil. HEANOR V. MATLOCK.—This Midland League match was piayed at Heanor in bright, summer-like weather, before a moderate attendance. The visitors had their best team, and the home team was well represented. Heanor won the toss, and set the visitors to play uphill. After 20 minutes' play, Hardy scored for Heanor. Aclcroyd then scored, followed by Widdow- son scoring, then Matlock scored. Resulb: Heanor, 4 goals Matlock, I goal. WALSALL v. MANSFIELD.—Played at Wa-lsall in fine weather before over a thousand spectators. Walsall, playing with the wind, scored in three minutes by Asten, and one of the visitors' backs contributed a second, Taylor heading another. On changiug over Walsall kept the upper hand, but with greater effort and after 30 miiiut.es' play Plimmer scored. Play continued very fast to the end, but no change was made in the score. Result Walsall, 4 goals Mansfield, nil. ILKESTON V. GRANTHAM.—Played at Ilkeston before 1,000 spectators in grand weallie-. Tha homesters lost the toss and faced a brilliant sun. Ilkeston pressed, Sallis scoring from Raybould. Grantham improved after awhile, and before changing ends Wells equalised. Brown, the Ilkeston goalkeeper, was badly hurt and left the field, but returned. In the second half Ilkeston had the better of the exchanges, pressing severely at times. Hamilton giving the homesters the lead, and adding a third, another shot rebounding from the upright po.»t before I lie tinish. Result Ilkeston, 3 goals; Grantham, 1 goal. LANCASHIRE CUP-FIRST ROUND. BLACKBURN ROVERS v. LIVERPOOL—Result: Rovers, 2 goals Liverpool, 1 goal. Played at Blackburn before 5,000 spectators. The game excited much interest. Liverpool were without Bacton, Geary, and Holmes. The weather and ground were perfect. Turnbull for the Rovers headed through from a pass, and after the interval Allan equalised Later Turn- bull scored again. The game was rough, and several players we e cautioned for their conduct. BLACKPOOL v. SOUTHPORT CENTRAL.-Played at Blackpool in fine weather. The first half was fiercely contested, the main feature of the game being the stubborn defence of both teams. Bliss scored for Blackpool in the first minute, the home team leading by 1 goal to nothing at the interval. in the second half Blackpool gradually wore down their opponents, having a couple of points disallowed for off-side. Result Blackpool, 2 goal-! Southport. Central, nil, NEWTON HEATH v. BURY.-Played at Clayton, before twelve thousand spectators. Newton Heath were without Collinson. Bury started against tha sun and slight wind. Play was very even in the first half, Miller scoring for Bury, and Fitzsimmons for Newton Heath. The play in the second half was rather poor. Cassidy retired hurt, and Miller gave Bury the lead. The remaining play was slow and uninteresting. Result: Bury, 2 goals Newton Heath, 1 goal. BOLTON WANDERERS V. BUR.% LEY. -Played at Bolton, in the presence of 7,000 spectators. Result Burnley, 2 goals Bolton Wanderers, 1 goal. Burnley kicked off in splendid spring weather, and the Wanderers did most of the pressing, but just on half- time Burnley scored. On resuming the Wanderers struggled hard to equalise but failed, and Bowes for Burnley scored a second. Burnley now bad the better of matters. McGeachan, of the Wanderers, got hurt and had to retire. EVERTON v. FLEETWOOD PANGERS.-Mnal Ever- ton, 4 goals Fleetwood Rangers, 1 goal. Played at Liverpool, before 6,000 spectators. The Rangers were fully represented, but Everton, though having only a mixed team, had all the be^t of the play. They scored three times in the first half through Hill, Arridge, aud Schofield and in the second half tir superiority was equally pronounced, Raslem-ludgly for his side- keeping goal splendidly. BACUP V. NELSON.—Played at Bacnp in glorious weather before 4,000 spectators. Bacup pressed severely, and Flynn scored from a grand run by McCabe after fifteen minutes' play. After half-an-hour Waring centred to Brown, who equalised. Nelson pressed, and half-time arrived with one goal each. On resuming Nelson pressed, and after twenty-five minutes' play Cocksliot scored number two. Nelson again pressed, and eventually won by 2 goals to 1 goal. MANCHESTER CITY V. PRESTON NORTH' END — Played at Manchester before 20,000 spectators. In the first half the City, playing against the wind and sun, did most of the pressing, but were unable to score, and at the interval neither side had scored. In the second half nothing was scored, and extra time was played. Then Blyth scored for Preston, and Finnerham and Hill for the Ciiy. Result: Manchester, 2 goals; Preston, 1 goal. DARWEN v. ACCRINGTON.—Final score Daiwen. 12 goals Accrington, nil. Played at Darwen. Hunt kicked off for Darwen, who pressed severely from the start, scoring six goals, two being made from penalty kicks, before the interval. In the second half Tyrer and Wilson scored for Darwen, and Townley supple- mented the score. Thehome custodian was not once called upon. BLACKLEY RANGERS V. SWINTON.—Result: Swinton. 3 tries Blackley Rangers, nil.—Played at Blackley in fine weather, before 2,500 spectators. Swi.iton proved much the stronger team, and in the first half scored two unimproved tries by means of Pearson aud Sunderland. In the second half Swinton added another try. SCOTTISH CUP. THIRD LANAllK v. LEITH ATHLETIC.—Result Third Lanark, 6 goals Leith Athletic, nil. Played at Catkin before about 2,000 spectators. Both played the same team as last Saturday, except that Boyd took up his position on the Leith left wing. The game was very even in the first half, Peddie scoring the only point. In the second the Third had the upper hand, and Dunlop, Barbour, Steele, Peddie, and Beveridge all added to the score. DUMBARTON V. RANGERS.—Played at Dumbarton before the biggest crowd for two years. The ground was in good.coudition. The Rangers, with the wind, failed to score, Dumbarton's defence being brilliant. Soon after crossing over Dumbarton scored through Woods. The Rangers tried their utmost to get on level terms, but not until the last three minutes did they get the ball past the Dumbarton goalkeeper, who played a marvellous game. CELTIC V. QUEEN'S PAn.K.-Played at Celtic Park bpfore about OO,000 spectators. Queen's kicked off, and play for a time was very erratic. Celtic were flr.-it to become dangerous. Fergusson's shots were weak and harmless. Queen's working with great determination got the first goal through Cameron, t ie ball first coming off Meechau. Some time later the Celts were awarded a penalty kick for the trirping of Meechan by Smith, and Doyle scored. McMalion had another before half-time. I11 the second half Queen's Park had decidedly the best of the play, and a penalty being given against, the Celts Lambie scored. Before long Larohie added another, and a short time before the finish McColl put them two ahead. Pesult Queen's Park, 4 goals Celtic, 2 goals. AYR v. ABERCORX.— Result: Ayr, 3 goais Aber- corn, 2 goals. Played at Ayr. It was a splendid game throughout. Ayr made the pace from the out- set, and although their opponents struggled hard to gain the lead they were unsuccessful. The score at the interval was one goal each. On resuming Ayr again began to press. Abercorn at length scored, shortly followed by a goal for Ayr, who again scored, and won a good game by the seore indicated. HIBERNIANS v. DUNDEE.—Result: Hibernians, 3 goals Dundee, 1 goal. Played at Edinburgh. Dun- dee at once attacked, and Vail passing to Thomson, that player shot, in, and one of the Hibernian backs, when hard pressed, headed through his own goal. The Hibernians soon equalised through Smith. Half-time score 1 goal each. The Irishmen, having the wind in the second half, kept up a persistent attack on the visitors' goal and scored twice. Dundee rarely got a chance to score. ANNFANK v. KILMARNOCK.—Played on Pebble Park, Annbank, before a monstre turnout and in magnificent weather. Annl»ank with the wind behind pressed severely, and; Kerr and Welsh each scored. Median then scored a grand goal for Kilmarnock, but Kerr followed this up with a. third for Annbank. At the interval only one goal was scored. In the closing half an exciting and close game ended as follows: Annbank, 3 goals Kilmarnock. i goals. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. CLAPTON V. READiNG.-Eesr.lt: CI «pton, 1 goal: Reading, 1 goal. Played at Upton before about 3,000 people weathei dry and ground good. Warburton played instead of Robertson for Reading. Milton scored for Clapton in the first half after brilliant play by himself. Reading, however, did all the pressing, but could not score. Within three minutes of time Keid headed in from a corner kick. NEW BROMPTON V. MILLWALL ATHLETIc.-Re.ult Mill wait Athletie,2 goals; New Brompton, 1 goal. Pla y- ed at New Brompton, before 2,000 spectators. The visitors had the advantage of the wind during the opening stages. 011 the resumption Millwall did all the pressing through Geddes though scoring only once. SOUTHAMPTON ST. MARY'S V. CHATHAM.—The teams thoroughly representative of aK .v. met atSonthampton in the presence of a large assemblage The Saints kicked off with the wind at their backs, though the slope was against them. Fast play ensued. Farrell scored for the home side half an hour "from the start, and added a further point shortly afterwards. In the second half the Saints attacked vigorously, an additional goal being registered by Naughton. GENERAL MATCHES. NEW BRIGHTON v. LIVERPOOL OLD BOYS.—Played at Liscaid. In the first half fast play was the rule, sooe ^excvllent work being (Iolle by the respective backs. Connell scored for Brighton, a goal resulting. After changing the homesters played strongly, and Harris nnd Fletcher scored tries for them, two goals being the outcome. Final score New Brighton, 3 goal-* Old Boys, nil. BURTON v. OLD EDWARDIANS.—Result: Old Edwanlian", 1 goal 1 try Burton, 1 goal. Played at Burton. Both clubs were strongly represented. The home team attacked strongly, and Robinson placed a splendid penalty goal. Lowe (a Burton tliree-qutmei) broke his collar-bone. Playing short the home team were pressed and Walford and Adams scored, the first try being converted. E. M. Baker almost scored for Burton, and Henshaw also nearly got over. KETTERING V. WIILI.NGBOROUGH.-ReSUlt Ketter- ing .6 goals Wellingborough, nil. The-e Midland League teams met in a friendly match at Kettering in springlike weather, in the presence of a thousand spectators. Kettering from the start showed up in the best form, Dixon early scoring, and ten minutes before the interval Whitehouse secured a second goal. Miller headed a third. Jacques (Wellinborough) and Newman here retired hurt. Hesking obtained Kettering's fourth goal in the last quarteiltf an hour, Mablestone the fifth, and Miller the sixth. OLD FORESTERS V. OLD WESTMINSTERS,—Result: Westminsters 3 goals; Foresters, nil. Played at Leyton before a numerous company. Both teams were fully represented, and the piay was fast and very even. Twenty minutes after the stnrt Street scored for the Westminsters, who led at the interval by a goal. Euly in the second half Sandilands scored again. The Forestera then pressed, but with- out avail, and Sandilands scored again for West- minster. LINCOLN CITY V. GRIMSBY.—ROUGH PLAY.—Nine hundred witnessed this friendly game at Lincoln. Tile first half was monotonous, the interval arriving with City, 2 goals Grimsby, 1 goal. The second portion was fast and exciting. Keferee Martin, of Grantham, censured the visitors for rough play, but Fletcher twice afterwards severely kicked M icfariane, the City back, and the Grimsby man was therefore ordered off. At first he refused, and as the referee persisted the whole of the Grimsby players left the field. The game, however, was afterwards resumed. OLD CARTHUSIANS V. SHEFFIELD UNITED.—Result: United, 2 goals Carthusians, nil. Played on the Crystal Palace ground before a moderate attendance in splendid weather. Sheffield pressed from the kick- off, ili-mmond scoring within seven minutes. In the second half the Carthusians failed to score on two occasions when splendid opportunities presented them- selves, Sheffield were not so neglectful, playing a tine, steady game throughout, a second goal being added towards the finish. TOTTENHAM HOTSPURS V. ILFORD. Played at Tottenham before 1,500 spectators. Result: Hotspurs. 2 goals Ilford. 1 goal. The winners led off from the start, and a few minutes elapsed before Russell, who made his first appearance with them, scored the first goal. This was followed before the interval by a I second, registered by Pain. In the second half the Hotspurs had the best of matters, but failed to add another goal, whilst Legge scored one for the visitors. LONDON,WBI.SH v» P^lyxschnh^—Played ftt ZuteeU Park, in ideal weather, before an enthusiastic crowd. The Welsh were first to press, but the Polytechnic retaliated. Chester's saving was simply marvellous. Tindall headed throuh for the visitors. Grav and White scored immediately after, but both were dis- allowed for alleged off-side. White had similar luck in the second half, but close on time Gray equalised. Final result A draw—1 goal each. LOUGHBOROUGH V. LONG EATON RANGERS —Played before 2,000 spectators, in fine weather. Result: Loughborough, 1 goal Long Eaton Rangers, ml. LUTON V. CASUALS.—Result: Luton, 3 goals; Casuals, nil. Played af Luton in fine weather. The home side had their full strength, except Docherty, and had nearly all the play in the first half, but OIIiv sccred once through Galbraith. In the second half Birch scored a secoud point, and Coupar headed through, Bartleyjsaving repeatedly in the Casuals' goal. STOKE V. EDINBURGH ST. BERNARD'S.—Result: Stoke, 3 goals St. Bernard's, 2 goals, Three thousand spectators witnessed this friendly ma.tch at Stoke, Wilson and Muirhead scored for t. Bernard's in quick succession, and Wood for Stoke, the Scotchmen leading at haif-time by 2 goals to 1. Early in the second half Stoke gained two points from scrurmn:1.es. The a.me was open right np to the close, but ¡¡othin further was scored. LONDON CALEDONIANS V. CRUSADERS.—Result; Caledonians, 4 goals Crusaders, nil. Played at Caledonhn Park in fine weMher, bef(¡re a large attendance. Marchant played instead of Mercer, and a Rnbrjtute for Yglesias in the Crusader tpam. A. Whitehead and Kidd twice obtained goals for the winners. The visitors were quite outmatched.

NEXT SATURDAY'S INTER- NATIONAL. OLD STAGER ON THE WELSH TEAM. Though a nasty, knock, or kick, received by Sweet-Escotb in the Devonport ma.tch, caused a ) good deal of apprehension on Saturday evening, it is still likely that the fifteen players selected to represent Wales against Scotland will take the field fit and well. Whether the team wllldefeat the Scotsmen is not to me of so much im- portance as whether it will show that the Union Committee have made desirable changes. It is pleasant to win matches, but the object of the International encounters is not so much to gain the often empty honour attaching to a victory as to advance the game in the respective countries. Now be it victory or defeab for Wales on Saturday next I venture to say that the action of the Union in making such radical changes IS one which will be attended with beneficial result. Players not bhoughb to be men of exceptional skill outside tha mauls, but regarded as possessing more of the energy and devil which is the main essential of scrummaging ability, have supplanted six of the eight forwards wiio were routed at Blackbeath. It may be that the naw men will prove almost, if not quite as smart m a knowledge of finesse. 1£ tbey approach their predecessors m speed and tact when the ball is in the loose they will, provided, of course, that they maintain their reputation for hard scrummaging, give universal sabisfaction. I for one ardently hope they will do so. They have been picked with the idea that thoy wiil be able to stand up to their work and I keep their bsicks employed. That they will be I routed by the Scotsmen I have little or no fear. All the members of our pack will be on their trial, and anyone shirks the tight scrums or fails in the tackling line—a national weakness up to now—need expect no mercy. Many of our past Inter- national forwards have failed through being content not to fall below a certain and not too high standard, but in this case every man, it seems to me, win have to exert himself to the utmost. Should the pack all play with spirit and the young members allow themselves to be guided by the veteran Nschol, the result should be satisfactory to Welsh footballers, for our backs will assuredly be the superior lot. All the men behind the scrummage are as I predicted. In the forwards Mills has been rejected, and the committee, in their wisdom, have given prefer- ence to a keen tackier and hard pusher in Hutchinson, who, after many years' absence from an International team, regains his place. Without reflection on Hutchinson, who did well in the trial, and is said to have shown con- sistently good form this season, the action of the committee in placing Mills as first reserve is as glaringly inconsistent as several other of their recent actions. Boucher's accident caused him to be out of the hunt with Watts and Badger. Last week I included Mills and Boucher among the forwards. Mills, I still think, should have been picked, but Boucher's only claim to recognition is his value in case of necessity arising to bring hitn to the three-quarter line. As a forward he can b8 bettered by several of his clubmen, Parsons, Groves,and Sawteli being; far better men. Cope, J. Evans, and Barry Davies I included, and I am pleased they have been given a. tria!. (P.C.) Evans, Penygraig, has gained in weight since be was reserve for a Scottish match, and lost little of his speed and agility, while Morris, the only other new man, has been described to me by a.n ordinarily good judge as real hard worker, built on unorthodox lines, and clever as any of the men in the pack." What the pack will do wo shall see on Saturday next. Practically our forwards, as a body, are an unknown quantity, and it is difficult to estimate the chances of victory owing to the fact that the Scotch forwards are young to In ternational honours, one only—W. McEivan—having tnlcen part in the last match in Wales. I have said that the infusion of new blood will have done good to football in Wales. It will demonstrate whether men who generally stand out prominently among their fellows ia the younger club matches are up to International form, or whether their shining is due to the average of their colleagues faiiing to reach a high standard. At any rattTthe rout on the Rectory Field has directed far more attention to the rising clubs, and something will probably be done towards giving the young organisations opportunities of exhibiting their prowess against the older àucl better class ones. Much good has been done by the visits of prominent officials to the grounds of the young clubs to officiate aa referees, this being one of the advantages following the establishment of the Referees' Society. A proposition has been made by ajprominent Cardiff referee that the leading clubs should arrauga home-and-home fixtures with, say the champions of the Glamor- gan League. What do my readers think of this ? Big men with dash are Dot confined to the old clubs. Which is the way to develop most speedily recruits of prominence ?

ROUNDABOUT TALK OF FORM. GENERAL IMPROVEMENT IN BACK PLAY, England's hnge win over Wales at Blackheath on January 4th-one of the most substantial triumphs secured by any country in modern times—makes one naturally anxious to know whab chance the representatives of the Rose may have in the remaining International engagements, a.nd more especially in the meeting of her greatest rl vl-Scotland. One striking feature (rlaya the Sporting Life) iu the Rugby football of the present season has been the extraordinary amount of attention which has been paid to back play — not 80 much in England and Wales as in Scotland and Ireland. For the last couple of years both the latter countries persevered with the four three-quarter hack system, but it seemed as if they did so simply because the other Unions beiieved in it, for somehow or other neither the Irish nor the Scottish packs fairly tumbled to the tactics which were necessary for the successful practice of this style of play, and both persisted in going in for that strong, straightahead garnie which has long been characteristic of both countries. Indeed, last season, wheu Scotland went undefeated through her engagements, her success was due in much greater degree to the forwards ( than to the back division, of whom the three- quarters, at any rate, were in all three fixtures practically spectators of their sci'uroir.agers' efforts, getting very little other than defensive play to do. And much the same remarks apply to Ireland, whose forward play was more an outstanding feature of the games than their back I play was. This year ali is changed and on Saturday we found in the Irish International trial match Ulster (a province whose back play since the four three-quarter back system was introduced has not been of aft excellence com- mensurate with the merit displayed by the forwards) beating Lei aster by 2 goals to 1, after a game in winch the play of tiie rear ranks had been much better than that exhibited by the I forwards. Indeed it is a won known fact this season that Irish forward play is not what it was, the big, strong sennnmagers of three or four years ago having mostly given up the game, and their places having been filled by lighter and possibly less capable players. But then, again, the game behind the scrum has improved, and on Saturday several clover players were engaged, one of the most nofcable being a Derry youth, G. G. Allen, who learned his football at Mercbiston Castle when W. Neilson was at school, and who this season assisted Lancashire in her principal engagements. He is n strong half, and seems to have developed his scoring abilities since he left school. Of course it is highfy essential that an International side should be strong at all points, but if the pack be weaker than usual it is certain that the Irish backs that will visit Leeds this season will be stronger than they have been for many years, and may make up for the deficiency forward. But our remarks imist apply more particularly to Scottish football. Ic is a black record which stands againsb England iu the three last Inter- national engagements, and if another defeat 09 I registered this year it W¡JI have the effect, of placing the countries on level terms for the first time since 1873 This season back play ha* I greatly improved across the border, with this result, thab inetead of growling at what they termed I TIlE" BUTTERFLY GAME." old players have reconciled themselves to the II Union's way of thinking, and have this season readily homologated the latter body's selection of four thrse-quarter backs to play against Wales. Possibly, however, the fact that there is seldom in modern times, at any rate, been so many first- thrt»e-quarters at the disposal of theS.F.U. has something to do with the chance of opinion, for it is a fact that this season Scotland cou.d placs on the field a couple of back divisions of which the one would be as nearl* as powerful as the other. The extraordin- ary development of Rugby football among the working classes on the Scottish Borders has brought several good backs into prominence, for the young fellows in this district approve, of the passing game, and, unlike the clubs, the team are much stronger behind than m the scrum. Then, whatever their forwards may be—from a:i appearances they must be a. sorry lot-the London Scettisb "lij include several first-claes backs. though lb is rather interestirkg to notice that two members of the club, whom the readers of a popular weekly miscellany voted as being among the fifteen best players of the day, failed to secure places in the Scottish trial match we refer to W. G. Donaldson and W. Neilson. A run over the names of the seven hacks selected to play against Wales may be of interest. A. R. Smith has once more been given a place at full back, and in the keeping of the old Loretto boy the position is safe enough. English readers who have seen the Oxonian play some grand games for his Univer- sity as three-quarter, will readily see how strong Scotland must be in the latter position, more especially when it is taken into consideration that R. Welsh, the Watsonian, who played m last season's engagement, has been entirely over- looked. At the same time it is open to question whether it would nob have been more nrofitable to have played Smith at tbree qnarter mstead of G, I, Campbell. The London Scottish captain has never been a brilliant success in International engagements, and, as was repeated! pointed out in these columns at the time, was by far the weakest of Scotland's third line last year. At that time he had the excuse that he was playing out of his place, and euulda't reasonably be expected to give such displays in the middle as he might have done on the wing. But the fact of the matter is he wasn't such a great man on the wing in the old days of three three-quarters, and ill our opinion has been a LUCKY, OVERRATED PLAYER, who was better as a schoolboy at Fettea College than he has been since. A young player who has recently come under the notice of the authorities is the Sandhurst cadet, L. B. Bradbury, who during the recent holidays has been playing for Edinburgh Academicals, for whom he has showed grand form. He is very fleet, a nice kicker with either foot, while there isn't a better tackier in Scotland. One of these days he is bound to be recognised. But we are roaming from our subject, though when we say that the abilities of W. McEwan, Gordon Neilson, and J. H. Dods were pointed out before they were appreciated by the S.F. IT., we may be pardoned for suggesting the name cf another young player, who, if his military duties permit of it, is bound to make himself famous. Well, p then. Campbell this year goes on the wing, and the Union have discovered in T. Scott, of Lang- holm—a Border town famous nowauiys for professional pedestrians and long tails "—a rare good three-quarter for the middle position. By the way, it was the Langholm Club which gave Bradford their new full back, T. Smith, who has been the first Scottish player to join a Northern Union club since the inception of the latter body. Scott is a smart young fellow, safe with his hands, an admirable passer, and possibly the fastest of the backs. He and Gedge played wonderful games in that snowstorm on December 28th. The latter is improving yearly, and has now filled into a much stronger player than he promised to be when at Loretto. His great merits are well enough known to our readers not tofrequire reiteration here. J. J. Gowan, whose original selection was heartily condemned in Scotland, is now one of the most POPULAR PLAYERS IN THE TEAM. Playing for Cambridge University against the Wanderers at Edinburgh the other day he was distinctly the best man in the field, while the little he gob to do in the Trial was satisfactorily accomplished. He should completea much stronger lino than that which visited Newport in 1894. The Scottish halves are a. curious pair. J. VV. Simpson, whose fourth year in International matches this is, is clearly off form, while his style of play at the best isn't of a kind likely to be conducive to a successful combination. He is a player who can do any amount of spoiling, can stand any amount of knocking about, and who can dribble and save with the best of them, but who won't or can't check a bit. He has had ever so many partners, but with ) the exception of W. Wotherspoon, the old Cantab, who was even more independent than Simpson in his tactics, has never had one whose style suited him. Last year M. Elliott, of Hawick, a player who thoroughly appreciated the passing game, was tried with Simpson against Wales. Simpson played on his owu hook, while Eiliott, who depends greatly on his partner, was left to be a comparative failure. This year D. Patterson, the Hawick captain, A POCKET EDITION of a quarter, seeing that he is a wee light fellow, is given the place, and the odds are he and Simpson won't get on a bit. But over and above this Simpson has been a huge failure in two successive games—in the Tual and for his own club against Edinburgh Academicals —and his selection is absurd. Apparently the S.F.U. haven't got over their prejudices against —and tllS selection is absurd. Apparently the S.F.U. haven't got over their prejudices against I Border players, else Eiliobt or J. T. Mabon, of Jed Forest (a smart half who won golden opinions Jed Forest (a smarb half who won golden opinions on a recent Welsh trip, and who was the best half on t he field in theTrial) would have been preferred to the High School skipper. At any rate, there are a couple better schoolboy half-backs in Scotland than Simpson. So far, tien, as regards the backs question is, Are the forwards strong enough to hold their own with their opponents, and at the same time to pay their rear rank with chances? Despite the fact that four of last year's pack against England have given up the game—these two heroes, R. G. McMillan and W. R. Gibson, and W. B. Cowie and J. N. Millar—still a strong pack oi young players has been formed, who should do very well indeed. H. O. Smith, of the Watsonisns. who piayed against Wales last year, when, by landing a levely penalty goal, he gave his side a six points to three victory, resumes his place in the team. He is a fine looking forward, tall and well made, a hard workej mnre than a brilliant player, and he is invaluable on the touch-line. A club mate of Smith's, A. Balfour has been selected for the first time, and his rise in the football world has been very rapid. At the beginning of the season he was known as a fair club forward, but a couple of good games against Glasgow and in the trial match, in which he exhibited good form, gained for him I A WELL DESERVED CAP. I Balfour is built on strong 1ines, Rnd he is a grand player in the open. J. H. Cowper has played football for a considerable time—first in the Clydesdale, sub. spquently in the West of Scotland—but this will be his first International. A light forward, he makes the most of what weight he has, shining especially in the open, where he dribbles with wonderful effect. The fourth place has been awarded Mark Morrison (Royal High School), a lad still in his teens. Like Balfour, he has quickly sprung into prominence, but being taii, strong, and heavy, fast on the ball, and a good unbbler, 1 us sol-action wns well meritfd. W. M-E, wall, J. H. I Dods, T. M. Scott, and G. T. Neilson have all previously reprerented Scotland, and altogether the line is wonderfuliy representative of what is best in Scottish forward play. Some object to Dods, maintaining that his form in the brial match was not up to much, but that he had come off a long journey, and that the ground was all against his style of play, were eureiy not con- sidered by his critics. It may be that tbt forwards lack experience, and that they are more accustomed to play the three three-quarter gaim than the four three-quarter game, but this is cer- tain- they are a strong lot, and will take a lot 01 stopping. Welsh readers will be interested m knowing that of THE SCOTCH PACK that played ab Newport in 1894 only one—W. M'Ewan (A. F. Hill, of Cardiff, will recollect hirr)-has been selected. G. T. Neilson is the veteran of the eight, having played for Scotland smce 1891. T. M. Seott first represented his country in 1893, M'Eivan got his cap in 1884., while Dods and H. 0. Smith were selected last year. The other three are of course new choices. G. T. Campbell shares the honour with Neilson of being the oldest International player in the tesrn, which is a strong one. Wn»d chance England may have against Scot- land cannot at present be said in fact, it is questionable whether the Scots- Welsh result will throw any lifrht on the subject, for did not England in 1894 annihilate Wales at Birkenhead, Wales in turn beat Soot- land, and Scotland finally beat England a [ Edinburgh. International form is a curiout quantity, and it may be better to leave prognose tications until some later time. This much, however, can be said, that in Scottish Rugby circles an unusual amount of respect is beinp entertained for the English Fifteen. Tht forwards are known to be a good lot, and much it expected from them. Singularly enough, less i. thought of the backs, whose form and tactics arf better known. At any rate, it should be a gre»' game at Glasgow in March next.

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JP1} the Midlanders sustained a crushing "Meat, be. score being 4 goals and 5 tries nil. Oa that occasion, however, Moself y flayed under considerable disadvantage, arriving with very scratch lot, but now they were far better represented, and were expected to give the Usksiders t &°0(* *ame- *n fact, some of the Birmingham even went so far as to predict a victory for ?ne homesters. Newport were without the services of *I«*tts, Boucher, and Parfitt, while Moseley, although able to command the services o £ A. II. ^attelf, the International half, had a few* of their usual players away. Fine weather prevailed, and the ground was in perfect order. The teams as finally composed were as under POSITION. MOSELEY. NEWPORT. 5»ck H. Payuo R. L. Thomasj inree-quarter.. C. Gray A. J. Gould 'tiree-quarter.. F. Byrne T. W. Pearson three-quarter.. F. Hunter XV. G. James Anree-qu;irter.. H. Patterson „ F. H. Dauncey «alf-back R. H. Cattell LI. Lloyd *ffclf-back F. Cattell M. Hannan forward B. H. Cattell H. Packer inward J. Ji. P. users W. Groves forward.„ Challoner W. Parsons forward Stephens T. Nevsconibe forward Pickard A. Sawteli 'Orward Dodd J Jenkins »orwurd Rowlands G. Jones forward F. Marston T. Saunders Referee, ilr Dixon, Wolverhampton. It was nearly a quarter of an hour after the adver- if time (3 o clock) ere the teams fielded. Packer *'cked off, Gray, thanks to smart following up oy ^Newport for war (Is, being prevented from re:turn- Play immediately settled down in the Mosel y f?' A free brought the home men „ Newport forwards, carrying a subsequent scr gaSe, took play back to tiie Moseley ~°th sides were penalised in turn, but as he ihe kicking, the Birmingham players Rained the :d- £ nt,ge. Byrne, who made' his mark finding *°toch well beyond the centre. Ur had not been of a very mtere-simg desci 'Ption. Rasing being entirely at a discount A lo, g pu-u b i!r0nk Byrne put Newport on the deltenslve, bub J^uncey and Thomas relieved we!l, ?-nd the centre ^eeame th- venue. Once R. H. Cattell tried to get away, hut Mat Hannan was too 'lu1n !°*n ere he could rid °f. the ba-il. smart bit of passing by the M<w»ley backs was now £ ltneSSed, but Hunter was PfB^ J1^11}100* flio "eked, only to have the ball finely sent back mto touch at the centre. Thomas Pearson had a. couple of S°°d but ineffectual shots for goal and then for the **t time the Newport backs handled. The ball came Hannan to James, and was then sent on to Gould, *ho threw to Dauncey, the INewpoit left wing getting inside the Moseley <=5, when an attempt, was made {^transfer back to Arthur Gould. R. fj, Cattell, ?.?*ever, intercepted, and a ^cvutnmaae ensued near the homo line. Motley were Penall-ed for off-side •S.ctics, and the ball was placed for Dauncey, who ailed to put the ball over the cross-bar, a minor only ^Ulting. 'J**10 urop-out saw the Moseley men "*hibit. some gooci passing, but they could •ot penetrate Newpor s Uefe.ee, and were driven their quarters. R. H. Cat: ell, who was playing a capita* game for Moseley, now got off, and *»Uded nearly n&ii a dozen men before he was tackled. More passing was then attempted the Newport backs, but Dauncey being ■Oable to Held tried for goal, but missed.theba.il uUu Resuming Gray came away with a uribble, which culminated in play being t 'ken right on the Newport lino, where R. H. Cattell made strenuous efforts to get across, but he was watched 7«ry oseIy. and as soon as he gob the oall at aily t;me |)e had a couple upon turn. Newport were not long in clearing their hnes, anct smart work on the part of Thomas, Arthur t u f, "ear"°u, and Dauncey resulted in play being transterred to near the home line, where a series of scrummages took place. Ultimately Newport, sent the baU over, and the third minor was conceded. After the drop-out Lloyd got away in a marvellously manner and looked a scorer all over, when he •judiciously passed to Pearson, who unfortunately on. A splendid opportunity was lost. The "ttervaJ then arrived. HALF-TIME SCOBE G. T. 11. N EWPORT 0 0 O 0 0 0 MOSSLBV — 0 0 0 .8, H. Cattell restatted, and the Moseley forwards Playing well together rushed the ball to the Newport 25. Lloyd got away from a scrum and gave "P. to Gould, who was too late in 4"ing a pass to Dauncey. and little if ny ground was gained. A danger. us rush by the rj6»port forwards was well stopped by Frank Byrne, j.no picked up very cleanly and kicked to the division v.ne. where Lloyd, who was doing yeoman service for J«s side, picked up and threw to Gould, who passed to f?bub the latter in attempting to kick missed his £ j°ting and more scrummaging took place. Again did get away, but the passing f the Newport three- tterl! was not of that machine-like description jj^Uy associated with their play However, as the tl,Ols Went on they improved immensely, and Arthur Sot away wii h one of his haracteristic sprints. an rin" by a clever feint got away from several jj^Pfnents, he ran to within half a dozen yards of the "e and gave up to one of the visiting forwards, hi i, was na-iled a3 soon as the ball went into j.^ hands. Newport were now playing in something an kheir old style, and their forwards wheeling a cram, one of their number, it looked like Groves, Picked up and sent the ball out to Gould, In passed to James, the latter running ] a fine try. No goal resulted. A minor soon afterwards notched, and after some L™e Passing initiated by .Sawteli and participated in "J Peatsoii, Gould, and Dauncey, another w&s con- tile ed, to bA followed immediately by yet one more, oseley back, although having the oppor- down w kict ouC* preferring to touch Newport were now making things very p_„r °r. Midlanders. both Lloyd and Pearson RV,*?' decidedly hard lines in not scoring. The .ys,au' who had all along played grandly, getting ,in7 an exceedingly tricky manner from a scrum, hnM a the Moseley players and, although otiy pursued, fell across the line with a couple of men ."Png on to him. For the third time Dauncey J^'led to negotiate. Only a few moments had elapsed I^ter this achievement when Lloyd again came into Prominence. Picking up smartly in some loose play front of the Moseley goal the Newport half, with a *ell.jUiiged kick, dropped a nice goal. Amidst shouts ?' Give it up, Moseley the Midland players strove Sard to score. Once Newport were penalised, and r^Kers tried for goal; but it was of no avail, the game ruminating shortly afterwards in a substantial victory toi Newport. FINAL SCORE O. T. M. «EWPO*T *13 7 MOSSXEV 0 0 0 Droooed. RSMAKKS. Newport have generally managed of late years to "old Moseley well in hand, and t his match was no ex- teption to the rule. The Usksiders were in every re- fcpecb the better all-round team, and but for -ery hard lines indeed their 13-points win "ould have been much greater. It was surprising to see the amount of interest taken in the |atne. Barely, if ever, has the Reel dings been the *enue of such an animated scene as that which was witnessed this afternoon. The grand stand was jacked and the ropes lined right around. In fact, there ttrol v.,have been quite 3,000 persons there— 5, v J club's record gate. Now for the ganie. a fii ou'set it seemed as if the spectators were in for 0ll ls^PPointment. For the first lo or 20 minutes it was Cat* ,e tame3t exhibitions imaginable, but as the wore on things became a little more lively, and l"1"8 second half a prettier game could not bo wished or There was a marked improvemenb in the New- Port teem all round, aud thev thoroughly reserved the success which bhey achieved. Their *?rwards were distinctly better than the opposing ght, exhibiting more combination and being Y far the cleverer lot. Packer, Sawtell, 5J?d Parsons were very conspicuous throughout, i, ith their forwards beaten the Mosley backs stood jjttle chance of displaying their aggressive abilities, on the defence they proved themselves "good'uns." ft H. Cattell at half was a tower of strength to the loseley learn and took a lot of pulling down, but he never allowed to travel far, Mat Hannan watching gim well. Lloyd, the old Leynian, was about the best, '{Vofc the best, individual player on the field, and ldom, if ever, has he shown up to such advantage, gmong the three-quarters Patterson and Byrne for rjoseley, and Goula, James, and Dauncey for New- 5?rt, played sound game*. Thomas gave an excellent ^•SPlay at full back. PONTYPRIDD v MERTHYR. Slaved at, Merthwr. The teams were as follows ^^OSIXION. PONTTPRtDD. MERTUYH. Lewis Morgan D. Morgan iPfee-quarker.. 3. Morgan (capfc.) H. Oliver ^fee-quarter.. Christmas Jones.. G. T. Campbell .i^ree-quai-ter.. Wayne Morgan D. Howells tf1Jee-quarter.. W. Bradford L.Robertson S^i'*bftck ..» Don McGregor Percy Evans f-back n George Chick. B.J.Lewis v,^tWard Rowley Thomas D. Gould (capt.) J. McKenzie J. Williams jOrward .J. W. James..„ ,T Reynolds Jorwatd W. Davies L. Phillips Seward B. Williams E.Jones jOrward T. Osborne T. Crooke ^orward O. Beddoe R. O. Dowdeswell forward J. Wilklns T. Lewis The referee was Mr F. Strutt, Cardiff. &Ierthyr kicked off down the field, the bsJl being woinptiy returned. From a scrummage McGregor gob r*ay and was only intercepted near the goal. After a Ple of scrummages the home position was slightly Jjheved, and a free kick was awarded the visitors, kick for goal failed. Soon afterwards a little "erion was caused by Robertson, who invaded the visitors' quarters. Being pressed be passed to Oliver. 11*001 this point the Pontypriddians rushed up the "e'd, and one of their three-quarters was only narrowly b vente by the Mertbyr back from getting in JJwin. The visitors made a determined but ^successful attempt to score, after which Shi. kail was taken all over the field of play. Ubsequently the visitors got to the boundary line, and in the immediate vicinity several scrums \j k place. Pl iy was now fast and furious, Wayne o°rgan again rendering good but ineffective service in attack upon the Merthyr position. Play was t«wj en'y relieved, the ball being taken into the home jj^ntory. A free kick broughb the ball into the ground once more, and there was a succession scrums. There had now been three minors put to Credit of Pontypridd, and McICenzie vVas the first Score, but the try was not converted. HALF-TIME SC9JIE G. T. M. PONTYPRIDD 0 13 MERTHYR 0 0 0 te*l»y, although miscellaneous for some time after the jPjtonieiicement of the second h.ilf, was very vigorous, a deteimined rush up field was made by the v^esters, who for a time looked dangerous. The jSuuo wss changed to the other end, D •Rpfgan saving by a timely kick into touch. nrtH> however, was soon followed" by another try for vi-itors, obtained by McKenzie, but not converted, W? or two men were knocked out from time to time, gradually resumed their places, great excitement j^facterising players and onlookers. Dick Howells "}S injured, went off the field. From a pass, Brad- Jj'fl scored a try, which was nob converted. Dick f^^ells about this time resumed play. A fourth try k*r the visitors was obtained by Wvnn Morgan, but converted. „ FINAL SCORE T Q. T. M. PONTYPRIDD 0 4 3 MERXHYR 0 0 0 RZMATLKS. t Although Pontypridd monopolised the scoring, it is ta'r to say that in spite of one or two ^Parent defects Merthyr played courageously through- w; They were especially pressed by the Popty- L'ud forwards, and Merthyr gave a ready response, ljS *ere outclassed. Tiie Merthyr three-quarters fairly $1*' held their own, and certainly the visitors were <^v«nted from adding to their score on two or three Visions. The first two tries obtained by the visitors of a fluky character. The friends of Merthyr de- that whilst the Merthyr team played better than 'nlPr°vecl combination is needed. McKenzie nis team distinguished assistance, and was "h as one of the very best, if not the best, men 'be field. TREHERBERT v TROED YRHIW. (tSryed at Treherberb before a fair crowd in a rain. Mr J. W. Ohilds, W.F.U., officiated as Kirkh'>use started for the homesters, a poor M. y falling into the hands of W. J. Jones, who was FT A bout of passing by the home backs resulted gain of good ground. A free was awarded the d sters close to the visitors' line, but the kick went Ultimately Dai Griffiths got away and trans- to T. D. Davies, and the latter handed to W. who crossed with the initial try, \Y. Jones Si) th 'i'reherbert had the best of the argument JV. je restart, and from another good bout of passing 1W crossed with another try, which was not Following the restart bhe homesters again Hfy and Phil Evans and W. R. Jones crossed with each, Jones converting on one occasion. TV HALF-TIMK SCORE G. T. M. | ^BHBRBERT 2 2 0 •t, ^ORdyrhtw 0 0 0 Ijjhw^dvrhiw restarted, and immediately exacted a ,^ree kicks for both sides followed, and the homesters invaded the Troedyrhiw W • Griffittts passing out to W. Davies, the 2p»r jessing in the corner. No goal resulted- Play n*rated jnfc0 a mere procession, and T. D. rtttBpe^d over with the sixth triv wliich -was nob m 1 converted. The visitors were now sorely pressed, but displayed game tactics. Some good interchanging between the home backs again culminated in 1. D. J>avies going over, Jones doing the needful. The visitors now improved a little, and earned play to the home 25. Jenkins, however, retaliated with a dribble, and this was followed by another trv. executed by W. R. Jones no goal, FINAL SCOBE G. T. M. I TREHERBEBT 3 5 0 O 0 o REMARKS. Comment is needless on the above match, as the homesters actually did just as they liked with the visitors. A win of 30 points fully represents the nature of the game W. B. Jones played a magnificent game for Treherbert, and was the best back on the field. TREORKY v LLWYNYPIA. Played at Llwynypia before a large crowd. The start was delayed until nearly 4 o'clock owing to the late arrival of the visitors. Mr Childs, Cardiff, was the referee. Ramsey kicked off for Treorky, and G. Mills returned to near the centre. After this Llwyny- pia pressed, and Y. Thomas passing out, T. Williams handled, and threw to G Mills, who stumbled a yard from the line. Anurew Powell again passed out, and Tom Will ams got off finally, and gave up to G. Mills, who ran over at the corner. Mills failed to convert. Directly after the restart Tom Williams fielded beautifully and went clean through the Treorky men, scoring near tiie post, but C. Williams failed to do the needful. The visiting fo-, wards after this with hard pushing got to the centre, but the home three- quarters with some excellent passing again put I Ireorky on the defensive. Hellings with a big punt forced ajminor, and another minor afterwards followed, Treorky now hardly moved from their own 25, where D. Thomas intercepted a pass and ran to the centre, where C. Williams brought him down. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. LLWYNYPIA 0 2 3 TREORKY 0 0 0 Mills resumed for Llwynypia. Sweet returned well, and from the first scrummage C. VV lliams made a long run, but was collared in the visitors' territory. A good rush of the Treorky forwards relieved well over the centre, but Powell here passed to Y. Thomas, who threw to Tom Williams, who easily beat his opponent and transferred to C. Williams, who had nothing to do but walk in, Mills converted. After this the Ireorky men had all their work to stop the home quartette scoring again, their defence being taxed to the utmost. Treorky at last got up the ground and Sweet secured, but was upset before he could move. Treorky was awarded a free, but the kick was charged down. Treorky played up, and Evans picked up close to the line and fell over at the corner. The try was not con- verted. After this a fine dribble of the home forwards was seen, which took the ball to near the Treorky posts, where Hellings nearly struggled over. Powell passed out, and C. Williams taking the ball the latter corkscrewed through and planted the ball behind the uprights, but the kick was charged. Nothing further of note took place. FINAL SCBIIF, G. T. M LLWYNYPIA. 1 3 3 TREORKY — „ 0 10 'fREORKY 0 1 0 REMARKS. Treorky was completely outclassed in the back division, the home three-quarters continually breaking through. Tom Williams played superbly and was the best three-quarter on the field, but his partner closely followed bim. Llwynypia also bad a big pull in tha half-back department, Powell and Thomas doing practically what they liked. Treorky showed better in the front division, but even there they had the worst of it. Hellings, Ben Phillips, Mills, and Ramsey were the most prominent on both sides. CARDIFF RESEKVES v CHEPSTOW. Played at Chepstow. Cardiff kicked off, but Edwards was collared before he could kick. Smart passing by the Cardiff baeks found Chepstow's tenitory invllrled. Cumper passed to one of the Chepstow backs, but W. Jones picked up and dropped a goal for Cardiff. Following the kick-of fChepsww pressed, and bad hard lines in not scoring. he ball was dribbled over, but Cardiff touched itown. Both sides alternately pressed, and Bigley eventually tried a rirmi kick and Cardiff conceded another minor. .v" HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. CARDIFF *1 0 0 CHEPSTOW U U » 'Dropped. Following the kick-off Uhepstow invaded again, and Cardiff conceded a minor, which was immediately followed by a touch-in-goal Cardiff changed the venue but C. Cumper relieved and Goss kicked over, and Cardiff again touched down. For a time play ranged inChepstow 25, but they again attacked the visitors' goal-line. Nothing further was scored, and « Tin.side found the game in midfield. visitors' goal-line. Nothing further was scored, and « Tin.side found the game in midfield. FINAL SCORE G. T. III. FINAL SCORE G. T. RI. CARDIFF 1 {? 9 CHEPSTOW U V O 'Dropped. REMARKS. The teams were evenly matched. The passing of the Cardiff backs was most brilliant, but the Chepstow men were good at tackling. Of the forwards the home lot showed up better, and their wheeling was superior, but the game was mainly an open one. Chepstow had hard lines on several occasions and ought to have got over, but the ball was mulled. CARDIFF CHARTERING CLERKS v CARDIFF HAULEQUTNS A. This match was played on the Harlequins' Ground, Roath. The teams were Chartering Clerks-Back, Fletcher; three-quarter backs, .T. P Cadogan, A. I.. Davies, W. Gardiner, and F. G. Whale half-backs, Jeena and another for- wards, Andrews, C. Easton, F. Vogel, Matthews, Nicholls, Griffiths, D. R. Jones, and Andrewi. J. I. Thomas; three-quarter backs. G. Williams, F. Llewellyn, G. Hughes, and 0. Care half-backs, Jones and W. Bowen forwards, W. Roberts, S. W. Hansen, J. Metcal/e, E. M. Grif- fiths, L. Llewellyn, T. Mathia?, J. Eddins, and W. N. Reynolds. The game throughout was very interesting, and some good play was witnessed ou both sides. Care scored a try for the Harlequins, which he himself converted, a.nd Jones scored a goal from a. penalty kick. Hughes also dropped a goal. For the Clerks Matthews dropped a splendid goal. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. HARLEQUINS *3 0 3 CLERKS TL 0 0 *One penalty and 1 dropped tDropped. TORQUAY ATHLETIC v BRISTOL. Played at Torquay. Thompson started, and Smith- son smartly returned. Good passing by the visitors' backs brought the ball to the home 25. Turner got in a smart run, Thomas saving well. The home forwards rushed up the field, but Smithson found touch. The game continued very exciting, and Bristol again pressed, but Harry relieved with a good run, and half-time arrived with nothing scored. In the second half Davies kicked off, and Bristol at once pressed. Burridge relievell and the homesters got down to the Bristol 25 line, where a series of scrums took pt. ce, and Torquay nearly scored, the ball going dead. Torquay continued to press but Smithson saved neatly. Bristol were penalised, but nothing resulted, a most exciting game ending \t a. pointless draw. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. BRISTOL 0 0 0 TORQUAY 0 0 0 REMARKS. The home forwards had the best of the visitors in the scrum, but Smithson and Parsons kicked and tackled well. Pearce played a sound game at half for Bristol, whilst Oliver and Harry did effective service for Torquay. Vanstone and Thompson also worked hard. liowley. Birch, and Jarmati were the pick of of the visitors forward. PENYGRAIG v ROATH. This match, which w to have been played at Penygraig, was declared off, owing to Roath failing to get up a team. ABERCARN v ABERAMAN. Played at Aberaman. Abercarn kicked off. The ball was soon returned by the Aberaman forwards, and a scrum followed. Aberaman gained possession, and S. Temple made a grand run of about 40 yards, but was collared near the touch-line. Another scrum was formed, and in the rush following H. Lewis, of Aber- aman, met with an accident which necessitated his re- tiring. Several sciums were formed, in which Aberaman showed superiority. Half-time arrived with no score. W. Warlow started the second half for Aberaman and a flue exhibition of passing was shown by them, in which they gained an enormous length of ground. Abercain now showed & bit of skill, but missed scoring, and Aberaman had to concede a minor. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. ABERCARN 000 ABERAMAN 0 0 0 REMARKS. These two teams were both undefeated this season, therefore great interest was taken in the match. Of the Aberaman team the pickwere the whole paeko f forwards who worked very hard. Willett, the fall back, deserves great praise for his safe play. Edwards, at half, played in grand style. The Abercarn team were dreadfully off-side throughout the match, especially/ Prosser, the forward, who infringed the rnles con/ tinually. Aberaman was a much lighter team, bnfc were by far superior to Abercarn in all points of the game. Aberaman had two of their men hurt, there- fore they were a little weak towards the end of the game. PONTYPRIDD RESERVES v GREAT WESTERN. These local teams met on the Taff Vale Park, Ponty- pridd. There was a good gate, and the game created much interest. The Reserves had the best of the initial half, and also a considerable portion of the second, in the middle of which they led by a try and 4 minors. From this to the end, however, the Western men kept up a vigorous attack and scored two tries, Trenchard and Davies crossing. J. R. Jones converted one, and later on they again came within an ace of scoring, but Eli Joseph saved iust in time. W- FINAL SCORE: G. T. M. GREAT WESTERN ILL RESEBYES 0 14 BARRY v PENARTH A. Rees kicked off for Barry, and Penarth returned to the half-way flag, where a scrum was formed. Davies picking up, a oout of passing by the Barry three- quarters carried plav to the Penarth 25. From a kick by one of the Penarth forwards Westall received and scored for Barry. Davies failed to con- vert. Periarth kicked off, and play waged near the half-way flag for some time. Nothing more was scored until half-time. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. 5T. BARRY 2 19 PCWIHTH 0 0 0 Pennrth re-started, and Jones, the Barry full back, returned from a scrummage near the half-way flag. Cummings received and passed to Drisooll, who scored under the posts. The kick for goal again failed. Soon after Westall received and scored, Hughes con- verting the same. Soon after Westall received and scored, Hughes con- verting the same. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. BARRY 1 1 2 0 PENARTH 0 0 0 CWMBRAN v ABERBEEG. Played at Cwmbran, the visitors taking the place of the Cardiff Northerns, who could not fulfil the fixture. Cwmbran kicked off towards the Cemetery end, and after some scrummaging Prosser got away finely, and was nearly through when he was hauled down from behind. The visitors relieved well. but Sadler again got off and sent out to Fred Jones, wno failed to take out. From a scrummage Lewis received and gave up to Warren Jones, that player being forced into touch. Toozer shortly afterwards dropped a splendid goal for the homesters. On crossing over Aberbeeg pressed for some little time, but Lewis relieved, and Gibbon ran well to near the line. The home team afterwards pressed, but nothing further was scored until Lewis eot over. and Sadler converted. FINAL SCORE: 0. T. M CWMBRAN 2 0 2 ABERBEEG 0 0 1 ST ANDREW'S v LOUDOUNS. This match was played on the St. Andrew's ground. Teams Loudouns—Back, W. Williams three- quarter backs, D. Jones, G. H. Taylor (cap- tain), S. LiddeU, and J. Llewellyn; half-backs, F. Jenkins avd J. James forwards, C. W. Hyett, W. Saunders, A. H. Reynolds, W. H. Open, H. G. Thole, J. H. Williams, H. Allen, and E. Gosling, St. Andrew's—Back, H. Winfield three-quarter backs, W. Richards, W. Thomas, F. Blackmore, and C. Smith (captain); half-backs, J. Lee and E. Dutton for- wards, T. Davies, W. Rogers, H. Bowden, F. Watkins, F. Harvey, H. Arnold, K. KIkington, and C. Matthews. The Loudouns kicked off before a fair number of spectators. Winfield returned well into the Loudouns' 25, where, after a. pretty bit of passing, Thomas scored in the corner. Winfield converted. Following the kick-out another bout of passing let Thomas in again, but the try was not converted. After the next kick- out Winfield jast missed kicking a goal from half-way, a minor resulting. St. Andrew's continued to play up well, and Thomas scored another try. HALF-TIME SCORE a. T. M. ST. ANPREW'S I 2 1 LOUDOUNS 0 0 0 ISt. Andrew's restarted and the Loudouns played up a bib better, but they^ failed to break up the Saints' combination, who acaon let Thomas iD. Winfield con. verting. Shortly after the kick-out the Saints came near scoring again, but James and Jenkins, the op- posing halves, who were playing a good game, stopped the rush. A free was awarded one of the Saints' for- wards, who made a mark, and Winfield kicked a goal. The Saints were still having the best of the game and some pretty bouts of passing were witnessed, Thomas again scoring. No goal resulted. But for the Loudouns' half-backs, the score would have been a hicsrer one. I FINAL SCORE Q. T. M. ST. ANDREW'S 3 3 LOUDOUNS — 0 0 0 I "One fiom a Mark. MERTHYR 2NDS v TROEDRHIW 2NDS. Played at Troedyrhiw. Meithyr made several I strong bursts, bat nothing came of them. Millward blaved strongly. FINAL SCORE: G. T. M. MERTHYR 2ND 0 0 1 TROEDYRHIW 2ND 0 0 L CARDIFF UNIVERSITY v WINDSORS. Played before a few spectators in splendid weather, both teams being well represented. About 15 minutes both teams being well represented. About 15 minutes after the commencement of the game a. serum was formed near the University goal-line, from which a pretty try was gained for the Windsors by Wade, which was converted by Kinloch. Then again just before half-time another try was notched, T, Johmon being the one to take the ball over and Kinloch came in liandy once more by converting. After the kick-out the bull was immeifiately sent back to the >iDlf.ua.v linft and here it stODDed. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. WINDSORS 2 0 0 UNIVERSITY „ 0 0 0 After the restart the game was earned on in a one- sided manner, and the Windsors added a couple of minors to their ample score, which on the call of time made the result rend :— 1_- FINAL SCORE LP- T. M. WINDSORS 0 2 UNIVERSITY 0 0 0 UNIVERSITY BRIDGEND v MAESTEG. These clubs met at Maesteg before a large crowd. The wen ther was most unpleasant., a drizzling rain falling, and ground and ball soon became very greasy. Great interest attached to the encounter, as Maesteg have come on a lot this season. Pritchard, Nicholl, and Mahoney were absent from the Bridgend pack. Bridgend kicked off. and play opened in Maesteg territory. Each side in turn got a. free, but nothing came of either. Rees fumbled and let Ma -steg in the Briclgend quarters. The homesters kicked over and a minor was conceded. Then from a frea kick Bridgend gob a minor. W. Thomas put in a good rnn for Maesteg, and Bridgend had to act on the defensive. Thanks to a strong dribble, in which Bevan, Harry Thomas, and Ball were prominent, Bridgend relieved, and Ivor James kicking ntrongiy Bridgend got a second minor. Soon after each side in turn got a minor, Bridgend having hard lines in not getting a try. Some smart passing by Wilcox, | Llewellyn, and Thomas almost resulted in scoring for Maesteg, and play was in Bridgend territory when hu.lf.time was announced. HALF-TIME SCORE T G. T. M. BRIDGEND 0 0 3 I MAESTEG 0 0 2 r.1AESTF.G 9 p ? On resuming, play lor a time proceeuea at tne centre, then a good dribble took it within 10 yards of the Maesteg line. For off-side play Maesteg were penalised, and Jack Rees tried for goal, but the ball went over one of the uprights, and a minor was con- ceded. Directly after, from a long kick, Bridgend registered a fifth minor. Nlitestegriext attacked and put on two minors quickly. Jaclc Rees got in a strong run for Bridgend, but the defence could not be broken through. A sixth minor then fell to Bridgend. Maesteg ¡ made a big effort towards the finish, and Llewellyn scored, Wilcox converting. Nothing further of note occurred. FINAL SCORE: G. T. M. MAESTEG 1 0 4 BRIDGEND 0 0 6 BRIDOEND. 0 0 6 CRUMLIN v PONTYMOILE. This match was played at Crumlin before a large assemblage of spectators. Pontymoile kicked off, and the kick was returned into touch at half-way. The home forwards came otf with several splendid rushes, and Lewis smartly kicking from one of these, scot^d I the first try for the homes ers. Both sides were afterwards visited in turn, the homesters continuing to have the beat of matters, and adding a minor to their previous score. After the interval Crumlin restarted and soon scored another try, which Gower splendidly converted. Shortly afterwards Coleman, receiving a pass out, dropped a beautiful goal. After this play seemed to be more even, and full-time arrived without anything further being scored. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. CRUMLIN *2 1 2 PONTYMOILE 0 0 1 One dropped. TONDU v SWANSEA A. Played on the ground of the former in drizzling rain. The homesters were without Oliver Murphy. John Powell, and Bennett. The homesters started operations, and following up sharp, prevented a return. The visitors "ecurllllt from the scrum tried to pass, but the collaring of the homesters was too deadly. The visitors tried to rush the serums, and were fairly successful. Owen picked up and ran over with a try. Phil Morris made a miserable attempt to convert. HALF-TIME SCORE O, 1. M. SWANSEA 0 1 0 TONDU 0 0 1 Swansea restarted, Hopkin returned beautifully, and the homesters soon invaded the visitors' goal. One of the forwards kicked too hard, and a minor resulted. Barry restarted for the visitors, who strove hard to score, but the homesters playing with dash soou drove them back, and ill-luck Prevented them from scoring. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. SWANSEA 0 1 1 TONDU 0 0 2 REMARKS. The visiting forwards were far heavier, and had the best of the tight scrummages. The home forwards were superior in the open, Matthews, Major, Smith, and H. Thomas being the pick of the halves and three- quarters. The visitors were on the whole superior, quarters. The visitors were on the whole superior, but Hopkins (captain), H. Hopkin, T. Thomas, Richards, and Whittingham played well for the home. sters. BRYNMAWR v BLAENAVON. Played at Brynmawr. FINAL SCORE: G. T. M. BRYNMAWR 0 3 3 I BLAENAVON 0 1 0 BUENA VON 0 1 0 MORRISTON v ABERAVON. These teams met at Morriston. The teams were nearly an hour late. Aberavon were minus their captain, Ivor Griffiths, and another, and Mor- riston were without Llewellyn. Rees Lewis kicked off at 4 o'clock from the road end for Aberavon, and a scrum ensued in the home 25. Hopkin Davies burst thiough a bunch of the Avon boys, and Fisher receiving gained grouud. Griffiths and H. Rees initiated some (passing, but it was of a futile character, and the outcome was Rees Lewis kicking back to mid-field, where Tom White, for off-side play, was penalised, and the play was centred at the quarter flag. Several interchanges of kicks took place, and Main- waring nearly got off. Morriston was now pressing the Avon boys, the warfare taking place near their line. However, Dan Jones kicked down the field, and Tom Roberts returned to the centre. For off-ide play Abera,von was penalised. Hopkin Davies from mid- field very nearly dropped a goal. Johnny Jones, with a splendid run, was looking like a. scorer,, but in- judiciously passed. In another instant Evan Jones passed to W. Rees, who, by a grand run, raced after by Harry Rees, scored a beautiful and well-earned try. The major point failed. Resuming Aberavon warmed np and made things hum, but in a short time Ivor Grey, picking up, threw to Arnold, who transferred to Tom Roberts, who scored, Saunders kicking a goal. Restarting Morriston was on the aggr«-.sive. Tor offside play Aberavon was penalised, Saunders kicking into touch in the visitors 25, where several scrummages took place. By strong rushes Abaravon invaded the home territory, but only for a short time, as Saunders's superb kicking gainedimmense ground for the homesters. Both teams were playing with vigour, both sides making strong rushes. No ground was gained by either side. Evan Jones made a splendid attempt at goal, only missing by a few inches. Saunders saved by a judicious kick to the half-way flag, when half- time was called. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. MORRISTON X 0 0 ABERAVON 0 10 Restarting, Morriston kicked off and a scrum was formed 'on the Aberavon line. The pressure was relieved to the half-way flag. Harry Rees getting possession raced down to the visitors' 25, but was grassed, and Lewis kicked up to Saunders, who returned gt- with double interest, the oval finding rest at the visitors' 25. Another kick by the visitors reached Saunders, who missed handling, and play was centred at mid-field. Grey initiated a bout of passing, which was spoilt at the stait. Several interchanges of kicks took place. Penalty kicks were allowed Aberavon, which took the ball to close proximity to the home line, but Saunders kicking removed the pressure, the venue being changed to the Aberavon line. Superb play by Aberavon enabled them to reach the other end, and Saunders failing to stop, although making a good attempb, the Avonites scored their second try, Evan Jones cleverly doing the trick. No goal resulted. Aberavon were now playing with dash, enabling them to keep the play m the home territory. Morriston was awarded a tree, the ball falling into Lewis's hands, who kicked back, and Grey getting possession dodged through a bunch of the visitors, and was only grassed in the nick of time. The ball was sen: back, and Saunders had to concede a minor. Ben Griffiths raced down the field and passed to Tom Roberts, who was grounded when near the visitors' 25. Exciting play was now witnessed, both sides doing their utmost to score then time was called, leaving Aberavon victors of a stubbornly fought came by 1 noint. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. ABERAVON 0 2 3 MORRISTON 10 0 DOWLAIS v PONTYPRIDD CRUSADERS. Played at Dowlals before a large crowd of specta- tors. The home team were without the services of Picton Evan (captain) and Henry. Dowlais started play and two minors were notched within five DOWLAIS v PONTYPRIDD CRUSADERS. Played at Dowlals before a large crowd of specta- tors. The home team were without tha services of Picton Evan (captain) and Henry. Dowlais started play and two minors were notched within five minutes from the start. Even play followed, nothing being scored at half-time. D. Davies scored for tha home team just on the call of time, bub the place-kick failed. 1 FINAL SCORE G. T. M. DOWLAIS 0 L 0 PONTYPRIDD 0 0 0 BATH V. STROUD.—These teams met in flne weather before a large crowd on the Bath and County Recrea- tion Ground at Bath, the game resulting in a pointless draw. Both sides had abundant opportunities to score, but they were thrown away. Bath had much the best of the opening, and Stroud attacked just as vigorously afterwards, but both lacked scoring power. The visitors appeared several times towards tne end within an ace of scoring, but failed just ab the crucial moment. LONDON WELSH RESERVES T. WEST LONDON.—The London Welsh Reserves (Rugby) took on a strong team of West London at Queen's Park. The result was a pointless draw. The Welsh played two men short, and the game was anything but a pleasant one. TONGIVYNTPAYS v. ST. l\!ICHAEL'S.-Pla.yed at Ton- gwynlais. Result; Tongwynlais, 1 try 4 minors St. Michael's, 1 try. PONTNEWYDD v. MACHEN.—Played -it Machen. Final score: Pontnewydd, 2 goals 3 tries 4 minors Machen, 1 minor. ABERAVON A v. BRITON FERRY.-Thial match was played at Aberavon, and resulted in an easy win for the homesters by 1 penalty goal and 5 tries to nil. CEFN MABLY V. LISVANE.-Won by Cefn Mably by 2 tries to nil. PENRHIW V. YNYSIBWL.—Played on the Ivor Arms Park, and ended in a win for Penrhiw by 1 goal 1 try 6 minors to nil. ABERGAVENNY V. NEWPORT 2ND.—This match was played at Newport in the presence of a fair attendance of spectators. The result—a pointless draw—was a I fair criterion of the play, for though the Abergavenny men had the greater part of the game, and showed to advantage forward, yet the Usksiders defended splendidly, the backs especially marking their men well, and did not fail to prevent the ball getting away when a man was collared. The Newport rear con- tingent did not shine in the attack however, and in the last few minutes several chances were lost through their being a trifle slow. ST. CATHERINE V. 6TH COMPANY BOYs' BRIGAUE,- Played in the Sophia Gardens, and resulted in a win for the fo mer team by 2 goal, 1 minor to 2 minors. PILL HARRIERS V. CROSS KEYS.-Plav d at Cross Keys, in the second round of the competition for the Argus cup. In a game in whbh capital form was shown by the sides, no tangible seore was made, and an even draw—2 minors each—will cause the match to be replayed. I BARRY DOCK CRUSADERS V. CADOXTON STARS.— Played at Barry Dock, and ended in a win for the Crusaders by 4 goals (one dropped) 5 tries 6 minors to nil. WATTSTOWN v. TREHERBERT A.—Played at Watts- town in a ilrizzli g rain. Final score Treherbert A, 1 try Wattstown, nil. I TAUNTON V. CLIFTON.—Played at Taunton. Both sides were weak outeioe, CUfton saved twtce in the first five minutes, and Forrest scored a clever try for the homesters, which was not converted. Baker gained a try for Clifton, the kick being unsuccessful. Clifton at half-time led by two points, Tauuton won by securing a penalty in the second stage. BRISTOL V. CHELTENHAM.—These second teams met on the Bristol County Grounds. The home team had complete mastery from the commencement, piling up a record total. Rice and Williams (3), Dymond and Millburn (2), Gibson (2), Rossiter, Keyte, and Harris scored. Result Bristol won by 7 goals (2 dropped 2 penalty) 5 tries (44 points) to nil. BRYNMAWR v. BLAENAVON.—Played on the ground of the former. Final score Brynma.wr, 3 tries 5 minors Blaenavon, 1 try. ST. JOHN'S Y. CARDIFF CRESCENTS.—Played in the Gardens, and ended in a draw somewhat in favour of St. John's, who forced 3 minors. CRESCENT STARS V. ELDON UNITED.—Played in the Sophia Gardens and ended in a pointless draw. WESTON-SUPER-MARE v. BRIDGWATER.—Played at Weston. A scrambling game. Bridgwater won by a penalty goal and 2 tries to nil. CARDIFF ALBIONS V. CATHAYS INSTITUTE.—Final score Albions, 1 try to nil. CARDIFF UNITED V. ST. MARY'S.—Played at the Sophia Gardens, and resulted in a win for the United by 1 goal 1 try 2 minors to nil. J. Davies and H. White scored D. W. Davies converted. United played 14 men. ST. PETER'S V. PPNYLAN.-After a hard and inter- esting game St. Peter's won by 1 goal 2 tries to 2 minors. CARDIFF CALEDONIANS v. G.W.R. CRUSADERS.— Played at Roath Park and ended in a win for the Caledonians bv 1 goal 5 tries 3 minors to nil. SPLOTT CRUSADERS v. GRANGE UNITED 2ND.— Played at Grangetown, and ended in a win for the Crusaders by 2 tries to 1 try. ROATH UNITED V. ST. MICHAEL'S A.—Played at the Docks, and ended i» a win for Roath by 2 goals to 1 ty. PENARTH STAR V. OLD MOI;KTO.NTANs.-Pltyed at Penarth, and resulted in a win for the Stars by 1 try to nil. ST. PAUL'S V. PENARTII VICTORIAS.—Played at Penarth, and resulted in a win for the St. Paul's by 4 tries to niL