South Wales Daily News

ASSOCIATION. CARDIFF SCHOOLS LEAGUE. Fine weather favoured Saturday's matches in con nection with the Cardiff Schools League. Severn-road improved their goal average at the expense cf the Splott boys, scoring six goals to their opponents' none. The ball W:1Æ put through on two occasions by Symmington, while Aldridge, Tait, Glens, and Gunstone also notched points. The Metal-street team were no match for Albany,who like Sovern-road won by six goals to none. E. James and F. James divided the scoring honours. Higher Grade and Wood-street were fairly well matched, the former proving successful by three goals to one. The only other match in the programme was that between Court-road and Stacey-road, which the former won by four goals to one. Scores :— G. G. Higher Grade 3 Wood-streot 1 Albany-road G Metal-street 0 Severn-road G Splott-road 0 Court-road 4 Stacey-road 1 Court-road 4 Stacey-road 1 ST. MARGARET'S v UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. At the Harlequins' Ground. St. Margaret'. — Goal, H. Giles (captain); backs, W. Bartlett and J. B. Fitzgibbon; half-backs, B. Duncan, W. H. Rams- dale, and H. Beheiaiia forwards, T. Holtham, Webb, Rev. W. L. Crichton, Mitchell, and Moncrieff. Universi'p CoUege-Gotl, Sutton; backs, Timothy and N. Hughes; half-backs, Walters, Askew, and Math. Hughes; forwards, H. G. H. James, Redwood, N. S. Thomas, Chiles-Evans, and Samuel. Referee Mr Bain. The College started, and early got to the front, and drew first blood, Samuel scoring. St. Margaret's, thanks largely to the excellent custodianship of Giles, had little difficulty in driving back the re- peated attacks which followed. The Roath team in turn got up to their opponents' line with growing frequency, and at length a piece of pretty forward play resulted in Webb shooting an easy goal. A few minutes later Crichton improved the score, and immediately after repeated the shot, which just went over the bar, and Sutton within the next few minutes was called upon to make some clever saves. The Saints renewing the attack, a smart bit of individual work by Webb notched a third goal to their credit, and a mmute or two later a fourth resulted, the custodian, in repelling a shot, sending the ball against a St. Margaret's piayer, and the leather rebounding into the not. HALF-TIME SCORE GOALS. ST. MARGARET'S 4 S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 1 The pace at which the teams had besn going in the first half appreciably slackened after the interval. Following a. spell of even play, the Saints' forwards closing round the mouth of their opponents' goal, liolthani at close quarters banged the ball past Sutton into the net. Thereafter until the call of time nothing was added to the score. PINAL SCORE GOALS. ST. MABGARET'S 5 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 1 ROGERSTONE v CARDIFF TEACHERS. At Rogorstone. The Teachers showed good com- bination. but the shooting was poor. Rogerstone repeatedly beat the visitors' defence by fine passing, aud bombarded their goal for quite ten minutes, but Morgan put in some marvellous saves until he was eventually beaten by a difficult high shot from Williams and a low one from Hassel. Two minutes later Evans scored twice from a melee in the goal mouth. HALF-TIME SCORE GOALS. ROGERSTONE 4 TEACHERS 0 In the second half the Teachers fell away entirely against the splendid game played by the Rogerstone forwards. Shots were poured in like hailstones on the visitors' goal. One goal resulted from a corner, whilst the others were put on by Hassel (2), Evans (3), George Jones, and Picken. FINAL SCORE: GOALS. ROGERSTONE 12 TEACHERS 0 REMARKS. The entire collapse of the Teachers was surprising considering their promising opening. Rogerstone's passing however completely demoralised the visiting team. Evans played with much improved form for Rogerstone, and shot with deadly effect. Hassel, Williams, Jones, and Ball were always in the fore- front of the attack, and although not so prominent, Davies, Riden, and Condy appeared the best oi the visiting team. Morgan in the first half defended his goal most courageously. MARDY v PORTH. Played at Mardy on good ground, in rather miser- able weather, before several hundred spectators. Both teomf. were strongly represented. Mardy kicked off and at once preised,and mr..de a weak shot at goal. Porth pushed over the field, but were driven back by a huge kick. J. R. Jones then shot in a fine goal for Mardy. HALF-TIME SCORE GOAL MARDY I PORTE 0 Resuming operations Porth pressed, bnt could do nothing with the fine play of Mardv backs, Hugh Jones keeping the Mardy goal out of danger. Mardy pressing, R. Jones barely missed putting tho ball over the bar. Indeed. so far this half Porth were not ahl", to cross the half- way. Mardy kept pegging awav, but were half a dozen times unfortunate in not scoring. Darkness set in, and it was impossible for the spectators to distinguish the players. By a bit of fine work Hugh Jones scored. FINAL SCORE GOALS. MARDY 2 PORTH 0 EBBW VALE v ARERDARE. At Ebbw Vale. Teams:- Ebbw -oal, H. Withers backs, N. Mclntyre and G. Brown half-backs, T. Bowker, F. G. HotcbJns, and Chelton Fiie forwards, M. F. Hotchkis, T. J. Carlisle (capt.), A. R. Edwards, J. Langley, and J. R. Crick. Aberdwt—Goal, D. W. Davies-, backs, W. Jorh- and another half-backs, G. Davies, W. Jones and T. J. Csldicott; forwards, J. Thomas (captain), T. Miles, H. Davies, L. Rees, and A. Jones. Referee, Mr It. E. Winter, Cardiff. Aberdare started by A. Davi. s. The homesters going down the field, Carlisle scored a good goal. Play became even, and Aberdare equalised by D. lice's, who scored a-fter a splendid shot. Ebbw Va-le pressed, and Langley put the ball through, but wt_s ruled off-side. Soon afterwards Carlisle looked like having the goal at his mercy, but the shot passed just over the bar. W. Jones, the AberTafe cus- todian, saved several shots from Edwards, which looked Jike certain goals. The Valtaus kept up a continuous and severe pressure, which taxed the united efforts of Aberdare to prevent the score from being iffcreased. Langley made a grand burst and passed to Carlisle, who shot a few inches over the bar. Aberdare relieved, and half-time found the name being warmly contested at the halfway. HALF-TIME SCOBK: GOAI.S. EBBW VALE 1 AB K IT D ARE .MI, 1 Ebbw Vale restarted, and at once took play to tho Aberdare quarter, where very hard luck was experi- enced, for Ebbw Vale were awarded a free and Mclntyre shot for goal, Jones however being able to save in a marvellous fashion. Another penalty kick was given the homesters, and Brown put through a remarkable strong shot, which completely beat Jones. The Valians were now playing a fast game, and Cariisle beatiug several men passed to Langley, who scored goal number three. The visitors now appeared to be well beaten; and Mclntyre, sending the ball among the forwards, Langley took up the running and scored after a smart run. FINAL SCORE GOALS. EBBW VALE 4 ABERDARE 1 REMARKS. Although the Valians secured a substantial lead, yet they ought to have doubled it had they used any- thing like sound judgment and care earlier in the game. On the day's form they were vastly superior at all points to their opponents. The home forwards showed fine combination, and when all did so well it would not be fair to particularise. Pike, the new man, gave a promising exhibition, and ought to prove a welcome acquisition to the team. Brown and Mcintyre played faultlessly, and Withers, although suffering from a bad leg, did exceedingly well. W. Jones was a tower of strength to Aberdare, and saved grandly. MID-RHONDDA ALBIONS v ST. MARGARET'S RESERVES. Owing to the non-appearance of the Cardiff team the above match, which was to have been played at Llwynypia, was not brought off. NEW TREDEGAR v PONTLOTTYN TEACHERS. This was as good a game as has been played on the ground, although the muddy condition of the field greatly interfered with play. The Teachers had the first kick and kept well to the fore until they succeeded by Reid securing the first goal. The Albions then plucked up courage. This was followed up by Williams again very dexterously securing for the visitors. The game ended with two goals for the visitors and one for the Albions. BARRY DISTRICT v SWANSEA, This important fixture, between undoubtedly the best Association teams in South Wales, came off at the Witchill Ground, Cadoxton-Barry, before a large attendance of spectators. The teams lined out as follows fiany Goal, Green backs, Knott and Wooding half-backs, Williams, Callighan, and Hnvard for- wards, J.Sheldon (capt.).Rodgers, James, Thursby, and Jenkins. SvMnxea—Goal, Thomas; backs, Johnson and Evans; half-backs, Edwards, Yvatkins, and Rees forwards, Bryce, Groves, Riddell, Robinson, and O'Brien. Referee, Mr J. Bennett, Barry Dock. Barry were minus their clever inside right, Mor- gan, who, it is understood, has left the district for Ebbw Vale. Swansea were also without the services of their captain, and had also to play three sub- stitutes. Barry, winning the toss, elected to play duringthe initial half with the slope in their favour.The opening stages of the game were in favour of Barry, but the pace was by no means warm. J. Sheldon centred well to Jones, and the latter's kick for goal was a close thing, and a corner after- wards resulted, but proved abortive. Swansea were allowed a free for" hands," and although tho forwards were given a good opportunity to score they missed their chance. Barry secured a corner, and a well-directed kick by Jenkins was the means of thfe visitors' goal being warmly attacked. After some mulling Swansea cleared and removed operations to the centre. Up to this point Barry were having decidedly the best of the game, the visitors having to adopt defensive tactics almost the whole of the time. Good shots were put in for Barry by Jones and CaMighan, but on each occasi on Thomas was able to cope successfully with them. Swansea were penalised for a foul right in front of goal, but Havard's kick sent the bn J1 over the bar. Immediately after the ball was kicked across the field near the Swansea, goal, but Thursby and Jenkins both missed excellent chances. Barry kept up the attack, and Sheldon put the ball right into the mouth of the goal, Jones sending it between the posts. Swansea after this became dangerous, and were awarded a free in close proximity to the Barry citadel, but the kick proved abortive. The homesters now retaliated, and Thursby put in a stinging shot, which missed the goal by a few inches. The Barry backs were playing a fine game, and their forwards were not loath to take ad- vantage of their opportunities, but the defence of the visitors was particularly strong. More dash was now introduced into the game by both sides, but neither side could claim any distinct advantage. Green was troubled with a very fine shot from the visitors' left wing. He replied in his usual style, and operations were removed to the other end of the field, where Barry had hard lines on two occasions in not scoring. HALF-TIME SCORE GOALS, BARRT 1 SWANSEA 0 Barry re-started, and immediately took up the at- tack, but Rodgers missed an easy shot. Swansea now became conspicuous, but they were only attacking for a short time. The homesters with some good passing invaded their territory, and secured a free. Havard took the kick and sent the ball well up to the forwards, Thursby scoring a well deserved goal. Ensuing play was full of exciting in- cidents, both teams playing well. Swansea secured their first corner during the game, but it proved abortive. Green was called upon a number of times to defend his line, but his defence on each occasion was impregnable. The visi- tors, who were now playing a hard game, were conceded a free near Barry's line, which proved of no advantage, as also did a corner gained directly after. Swansea continued to press, and Robinson scored the first goal for them. Barry deteriorated greatly in their play towards the end of the game, but came out victorious. FINAL SCORE: GOALS. BARRY 2 SWANSEA 1 REMARKS. The game was the best seen on the Witchell Field this season, being pluckily contested throughout. Both teams were about equal in the passing depart- ment, although Barry were slightly superior in com- bination. For the homesters Green in goal played an excellent game, but his vis-a-vis did not show to such advantage. The backs on both sides were powerful kickers, Wooding perhaps being the pick cf the four. At half and forward the homesters held the upper hand, Havard and Williams being very conspicuous in the second line. Jones, in the front rank, was tried for the first time, and did credit to his side. Evans played a strong game for Swansea, at back, and Watkins was the pick of the halves. Taken through and through, however, the superiority of either side was very slight. LEAGUE—DIVISION 1. WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS V. DERBY COUNTY. -This match was played at Wolverhampton in fine weather before 4,000 spectators. The ground was soft after the thaw. J. Goodall was unable to play for Derby, and Wood and Tonks forthe Wanderf-rs. The game was all in the Wanderers' favour for the first ten minutes, when Harper scored. The visitors ra-rely broke away, and Baddaley had little to do. Foyer muffed the ball into the net. Half-time score: Wolverhampton Wanderers, 2 goals; Derby, nil. There was a marked change in the character of the game in the second haJf, Derby doing the bulk of the pressing. They got three corners in succession, but the Wanderers' defence was remarkably sound. The locals were not so dangerous as in the first half. Griffiths was carried off the ground. From this point Derby attacked strongly, but could not score, and the Wanderers were pressing at the close. Final score Wanderers, 2 goals; Derby County, nil. SHEFFIELD UNITED V. NOTTS FOREST.—At Bramall- lane, Sheffield, before eight thousand people, in dull weather. The United were without Bennett, Need- ham playing outside right and Johnson half-back. ham playing outside right and Johnson half-back. Forest were without Scott. The conditions were equal when Forest kicked off. The United started with great dash, but Allsopp kept goal well, and the Forest defence was sound. Subsequently the visitors had more of the play. Half-time score: Sheffield United, nil; Notts Forest, nil. Changing ends Forest attacked, and Capes just missed scoring. Needham making a pretty run enabled Almond to score for United after 17 minutes. Subsequently Forest were granted a penalty for Tliickett tripping^Vfc tnnos, and Macphersonequalised. Forest then attacked hotiy, but missed several chances. United retaliated with spirit. The con- cluding stages were exciting, and n good game ended in a tie. Result: Sheffield United, 1 goal; Notts Forest, 1 goal. SUNDERLAND V. STOKE.—At Sunderland, in dull weather, before 4,000 spectators. Wilson, the Sun- derland captain, appeared sagain at left half, and there were several alteration in the Stoke team. The visitors won the toss, and played with the wind at their backs. Leslie scored for Sunderland after 25 minutes' play. Two minutes' later Dunlop added a second goal from a pass from Wilson. At the inter- val Stoke were pressing. Sunderland, 2 goals; Stoke,nil. About seven minutes after the resumption a. long shot by Morgan took Johnson by surprise and he failed to stop it. Fifteen minutes later Bradshaw was successful in putting on a fourth goal. Final score Sunderland, 4 goals; Stoke, nil. NOTTS V. SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY.—At Nottingham on ground covered with snow before 3,000 spectators. Gibson reappeared with Notts, who started in great form, but the- could not get through, and both goals were afterwards attacked in turn. Spikesby was tripped by Prescott near the penalty line, and a free kick came to nothing. The game was very fast, and both goals had narrow escapes. Half- time score Notts, nil; Sheffield Wednesday, nil. In the second half Notts continued to have the best of matters, but could not score. Spikesby put through, but was ruled off-side. Notts pressed severely, but could not score, and the game ended in a draw, no goals being scored. Result: Notts, nil; Sheffield Wednesday, nil. POSITION OF THE CLUBB. Goals. Pld. Won. Drn. Lost, for agst. Pts Sheffield United 14. 8 6 0 32 17 22 Aston Villa 15. 9 2 4 37 29 20 Bolton Wanderers. 14 8 1 5 17 16 17 Wol'ton Wanderers 15 7 3 5 27 19 17 SheffieldWedn'sday 14. 7 2 5 26 16 16 West Brorn. Albion 14 6 4 4 26 23 10 Everton 13 6 3 4 25 22 15 Notts Forest 14. 5 5 4 23 20 15 Derby County 15. 5 4 6 .30 23. 14 Liverpool 13 5 3 5 23 22 13 Sunderland 12 5 2 5 17 J.7. 12 Preston North End 16 3 5 8 15 25 11 Blackburn Rovers. 13 3 4 6 20 28 10 Bury. 11 3 3 5 14 21 Stoke 15 3 2 10 15 34 8 Notts County 14 1 5 8 15 24 7- LEAGUE—DIVISION II. LEICESTER FOSSE V. WOOLWICH.—At Leicester in wretched weather. Both teams were fuilv repre- sented. Fosse Won the toss, hnt Arsenal had the bef1t of the opening exchanges. Fosse were the first to score from a free, and Dorrell added a second point, the home side leading at the interval by 2 goals to nil. Resuming Arsenal quicldy scored, and the ball was sent in a. second time, but the referee disallowed the point. Fosse were pressing very vigorously when time was called. Result: Leicoster Fosse, 2 goals-, Wool- wich Arsenal, 1 goal. GRIMSBY TOWN v. LOUGHBOHOUGH. Result: Grimsby, 7 goals; Loughborough, nil. In wet weather, before a very poor attendance. The visitors won the toss and had the best of the opening stages, until Fletcher scored for Grimsby, Ooldto adding a second from a corner, Barton H third, Mid Fletcher a fOiJrth a few minutes later. After the interval FJetcner scored twice »gr>.iu, Grimsby having the best of the play throughout. The visitors were weak in combination except at the beginning. Just before the finish Rogers added a seventh for Grimsby, Loughborough also failing at a penalty. SMALL HEATH v. WALSALL. Representative teams met at Small heath, in dull, cold weather. There wole 2,000 spectators present. Small Heath had distinctly the better of the game, and pressed continually. Hare opened the scoring, ami Oakes soon got another, whilst just on time Abbott scored frop,i -.t penalty. Small Heath had much the better of the game in the second half. Result: Small Heath, 6 goals; Walsall, nil. LINCOLN v. LUTO,. Result: Lincoln, 4 goals; Luton, 1 goal. At Lincoln. Sleet had fallen all tbe morning, and the ground wa consequently in a verv slippery condition. Luton, in the first half, scarcely had a look in. The Cits missed chance after chance", but at length Morris orriied scoring. followed. Hulme added another the next minute, and before the interval Robertisou had put on for Lincoln a fourth. In the second half Luton had three parts of the play, and scored through Stewart and McCartney, full back. NEWCASTLE UNITED V. GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY.— At Gainsborough before 2,000 spectators in miserable weather. Newcastle first attacked and scorea innnc- diately, Harvie following suit a few minutes after- wards. Resuming after the interval Gainsborough pkessed continuau)- and scored after 10 minutes' play. Newcastle again scored dose upon time. Th-c game was finished in semi-darkness. Result: Newcastle, 3 goals Gainsborough, 1 goal. POSITION OF THE CLUBS. „ Goals Pld. Won. Dm. Lost. for. agst. Pts. Burnley 14 11 2 1 39 9 24 Newcastle Ufiit.ed.. 12 9 1 2 25 12 19 Manchester City 11 8 2 1 30 8. 18 Small Heath 12 8 1 3 25 19 17 Leicester Fosse 12 5 4 3 29 13 14 Newton Heath 13 6 2 5 24 11 14

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SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTH- SHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Football Association was held at the Grand Hotel, Cardiff. Mr Swayne presided, and there was a fair attendance. Some discussion cropped up concerning Brecon's hostile action regarding the forthcoming county match. It was subsequently resolved that the letters from the Brecon Club lie on the table, and a beartv vote of thanks was passed to Mr Jenkins for having furthered the interests of the Association in the matter. Concerning the forthcoming match between Glamorganshire and Brecon, it was stated that Newton and Brown, of Swansea, would neither of them be able to play. It was resolved that the places of Newton and Brown be taken by Davies (St. Saviour's) and Borthwick (of Porth). Mr Williams, of the Swansea League, asked that the resolution passed at a previous meeting be rescinded, as the clubs could not afford to pay the sum of one guinea affiliation fee between them. The resolution of the previous meeting was adhered to. The Porth protest re W. LewiE, of Nelson, was considered. Evidence was produced that Lewis hadplavedas a professional for Rossendale, and it was resolved, in accordance with the rules of the Association, that the match be awarded to Porth, and that in the next round Po-cth play Barry District. Concerning tho Llanfoist and Rogerstone cup tie, it was resolved that the match be awarded to Rogerstone as the Llanfoist players left the field before time, end also that Horton, of Roger- stone, be suspended till December 20th. The question of Mid-Rhondda Albion v. Porth was gone into. Secretaries from both clubs were present, and it was 'sta.ted by the Mid-Rhondda Albion secretary that on the date of the fixture the visitors did not turn up till 4.20 instead of 3 o'clock. The Porth secretary urged that his team got to the ground at 4 o'clock, and that the ground was not fit to play on, and that the Mid- Rhorrdda refused their offer to play half an hour each way. It was resolved that Porth pay the Mid- Rhondda club 7s 6d and give them another fixture. The draw for the second round of the junior cup, to be played by January 1st, was as follows :— Division I.—Milford Haven v. Pembroke Dock Referee, Mr Daw. Division II.—Knighton Victoria v. Llandrindod. Referee, Mr Hunt. Division III.—Mardy or St. Margaret's v. Mid- Rhondda Albions or St. Saviour's, or Nelson; Mid. Rhondda Albions or St. Saviour's, or Nelson v. Mardy or St. Margaret's. Referee, Mr Winter. Division IV.—Newport Barracks v. Rogerstone. Referee, Mr NVillii-ms.-The question of the East v. West trial match was con sidered. A letter was received from the Swansea secretary stating that the Swansea ground would not be available. It was resolved to play the match on the Harlequins' ground on the morning of Boxing Day, kick off at 11 o'clock. COUNTY MATCH AT ABERDARE. GLAMORGAN v. BRECON. The revised teams for this county match on Ynys Meadow, Aberdare, to-day are GLAMORGAN. G. Green (Barry District). W. Jones J. B. Fitzgibbon (Aberdare). (St. Margaret's). R. Havard W. H. Ramsdale. G. T. Williams (Barry Dist.). (St. Margaret's). (Barry District). Borthwick Davies W. Lewis D. Bees C. Davies (Porth). (St.Saviour's). (Nelson). (Aberdare). (Nelson). o T. Williams L. Roberts Howell Wliislay J. Still (Brecon). (Builth). (Builth). (Builth). (Brecon). D. J. Fenn W. W. Parrv. G. Lewis (Brecon). (Brecon). (Builth). M. G. Howell F. Evans (Builth). (Boilth). C. J. Morgan (Brecon). BRECONSHIRE. Referee, Mr Winter (Cardiff).

MABON'S DAY FIXTURES. The following mitt dies will be played to-day on the ground of the first-mentioned club in each iiistance:- Brynmawr v. Abertillcry-Mr F. W. Sadler, Aberga- venny. Blaiita v. Blackwood—Mr D. Lewis, Risea. Llwynypia v. Llauclly-Mr A. J. Davies, Cardiff. Mountain Ash v. Glamorgan PoJice-Mr J. McGregor, Pontypridd. Penygraig v. Abercarn-Mr Evau John, Pontypridd. Pontymister v. Ebbw Vale-Mr A. E. Beavan, Ponty- pridd. Treherbert v. Treorky-Mr J. E. Webb, Newport.

CARDIFF PLAYERS AND NORTHERN UNION CLUBS. A SILLY CANARD. The statement mafia on Saturday as to the wholesale depletion of Cardiff ranks by migra- tion to a Northern Union club is emphatically coiii-radieted by the players themselves and ridiculed by members of the Cardiff Com- mittee. It is true that a tout lias been at work on behalf of a Yorkshire Club. As to the letter which is alluded to, Driscoll instances a case in which a Broughton Rangers' representative recently showed him a communi- cation to which was atta.ched the left. wing three- I quarter's name, and which lie had never penned. This letter dodge ought by now to have been played out, as it, is a common medium of intro- duction to a player to show him a letter from another. The players call for the proiuction of what has been held to be the incriminating document. If it could be shown that any Cardiff player has been negotiating with a Northern Union club and was simply rersiaining in the town until he could get his price the local representatives on the Welsh Fooibail Union would not need to have their duty pointed out to them, and the club committee would for a certainty give the men INTERVIEW WITH BRAMLEY OFFICIALS. Rumours have been circala,tofi in Cardiff recently i-hat there would be wholesale migration oi players from that town to thn Bramley Club, and with a view to ascertaining the particulars a Yorkshire correspondent interviewed Mr Walter b-haw, the secretary, on Saturday. Mr Shaw absolutely -denied the troth of the rumour, though he admitted tha,t there had been negotiations with a certain Cardiff player whose name, however, be declined to divulge. Another official of tne ciab, however, said that daring the past few week3 several applications hao been received from players in the Cardiff district, but no defi^'ta arrangements had been come to with &.uv of them. In answer to a question, this official stated that in no I nstance had the Bramley Club been the first to make negotiations with Welsh players.

MEN WHO ARE TALKED ABOUT. THE UNKOWNS OF THE TRIAL MATCH. From time to time this season we have pub- lished particulars of the careers of most of the men selected for the W.F.U. trial match, and the following sketches are a selection from the lesser knovfrn men FAME FROM HOitfE. Northampton's smart centre, Mr Ffahk Simmonds. now of the Northampton F.C., began his football ca,reer at AberoAYn, in the Westerh Valleys of Monmouthshire, about 1890, playing first as a full-back in the junior team. His fim kicking was specially noted, and be was ultimately selected for the first fifteen. After one season with Abercarn he went to FemdaJe, and at onct. became connected with the local club, and soon distinguished himself, being selected as first reserve for the Glamorgan county team. Owing to depression of trade he returned to Abercarn, where he was welcomed into the ranks of the local team. He was selected as centre, and soon displayed qualities necessary for a first-class centre. Last season he was considered the finest centre in the valley, and was selected by the Monmouthshire League for the match against Glamorganshire. Early this year Simmond; removed to Northampton, and on being given a trial for that team he caught the committee's eye. and was at once placed in the position of centre. Against Swansea, Coventry, and Leicester he has distinguished himself, and is well worthy of II trial for International honours. He is 21 yetra of age, stands 5ft. 9in., and weighs lOst. 111b. Mr W. Parfitt, the popular Ebbw Vale forward, is undoubtedly one of the MR W. PARFITT, most brilliant of those play- ing in Monmouthshire, and it came as a surprise to the majority of those who fol- lowed the game that he was not included in the original East team instead of gain- ing his place as a reserve. Parfitt, a native of Beaufort, is 23 years of age, and started his football career with Ebbw Vale about two years ago. He possesses a splendid physique, standing 6ft. high, and weighing 12st 71b. Last season he played for the Newport premier team upon six occasions, his best effort being against Cardiff and Oxford. This season he has also been pressed to join the Usksiders, but fortunately for Ebbw Yale he haa proved loyal to the club of his adoption. He is an honest scrummager, a deadly tacKler, and has a rare turn of speed. He is a most intelligent player ana never loses his head at the critical moment. BEST HALF IN GWENT. Mr Arthur Thomas, the popular half-back ana vice-captain of the Aber- MR A. THOMAS. earn Club, is without doubt the finest "flying half in the Monmouth- shire League. Originally introduced into the team as a wing three-quarter, he subsequently played centre, where his unsel- fish play made a most favourable impression. Last season Thomas, placed at the heels of the scrum, soon demonstrated that he was in his proper position, and he was se- lected to oppose the Gla- morgan League at Pon- typridd. This season Artie," as he is known locally, is playing better than ever, and is the life and soul of the Aber- carn team. He is equally good in defence and offence. Possessed of splendid speed, remark- able dodging powers, with the ability to take a pass anyhow," he is always a most dangerous opponent, and is looted upon as one who should have particular attention paid him. His tackling is also above reproach Thomas is also a very good vocalist, and wa for a short period a member of the celebrated Welsh Gwent Quartette, of which his brother is still a member. He is a son of the late Mr D. Thomas, The Stores, Abercarn. Born at Aber- carn in 1876, he is 10i3t. 6lb. in weight, height 5ft. 8in. It is worthy of note that Thomas refused the captaincy of the Abercarn team this season, owing to wiiat he considered the paramount claims of the elected skipper. PONTYMISTER'S CAPTAIN. The inclusion of Mr J. Booth, the captain of the Monmouthshire League champions, in the East v. West Trial Match has given great satisfaction at Ponty- mister and in the Western Valleys, and if be only plays up to his club form lie will be sure to catch the eyes of the Welsh Match Committee, and certainly get a high place on the reserve list. Booth commenced playing for Pontymister in the season of 1890-91, and be has repre. sented his club ever since. Last season he played for the Monmouthshire League against Glamorgan League, and was voted one of the finest forwards on the field. MR II JOE" BOOTH. In the Monmouthshire Trial Match at Cramlin in October last he was easily the best scrummager playing. Booth is not lacking in physique. being 5ft. llin. in height and 12st. 71b. in weight. If not selected for his country on this occasion he has time to wait, being only 24 years of ago. He is the fastest man in the Pontymister team. A CLEVER FULL-BACK. The reserve full-back for the East is the clevet custodian of the Ebbw Vale KR T. WATERFIELD. team, and through injury to T. J. Thomas he has gained his chance. He started hie football days at Croesyceilog, but came to Ebbw Vale to work about four seasons ago. He was given a trial, and proved such a wonderful success that no difficulty has since been experienced by him in keeping his plaoe in the 1st XV. He is 22 years of age, stands 5ft. 7in., and turns the scale at list 41b. He is a powerful kick, and finds touch with splendid length and jndK- ment. The goal is never safe if Waterfield is anywhere within reasonable distance, and he is probably the finest drop or place-kick in Mon- mouthshire, as his record will show. Indeed, shrewd judges declare him to be one of the most consistent full-backs in South Wales. Water- field's tackling power is a strong feature of his eiv. Several attempts have been made by well- own clubs in South Wales and those affiliated to the Northern Union to tempt him to join their ranks without success. Waterfield's popularity has been considerably enhanced by his commend- able loyalty to the club of his choice. AN USKSIDE STALWAliT. One of the oldest of the Newport forwards now playing is Mr J. Jenkins, XR J. JENKINS. he having been in the premier pack for four years. Jenkins has gradu- ated from the Newport 3rd team—for which he played some seven or eight years ago—into the 2nd team, and then into the premier team. He is fast in the open and is generally to the front in the open rushes, and does not shirk his work in the pack. He played the game of his life against Cardiff in the last match. He has won a great num- ber of prizes on the running track, his favourite distance being 120yds. His latest success was at Newport last Bank Holiday, when he won the club 120yds. event. Mr Jenkins is 23 years of age, is 5ft. lOin. in height, and turns the scale at 12st. 91b. A VIGOROUS SCRUMMAGER. Born at Crumlin almost 20 years ago, Mr Thomas Batnfieid first MR TEraS. BARNPTELD started playing for the Crumlin Juniors. After two seasons with them he joined the Abercarn Club, and played with them one sea- son. Returning to Crumlin for the 1896-97 season, ho took his place as forward in the premier team of hia native village, where he soon gained distinction as a, dish- ing forward, his chief forte being his tackling and ex- ceptionally fine play in the rne-out. He is 6ft. in height and weighs 13st. PROMINENT RHONr.\MTE. Mr W. H. Alexander, who was one of the reserve forwards for the MB W. H. ALEXANDER. West team in the Trial Match, is nnquestionablv one of the best all-rotu.d forwards in the RhofitViu. For several years he did valnable service for the Ferndale Club, being one of the most useful members of the team. He tified to pla,y three-quarter, but when he decided to play for Lhvj aypia at the commencement of last season be was given a permanent place in the p&ck. There he did real good service during the invincible year of the cnpholders of the Glamorgan League, and was always faithful at his post. He is a hard scram mager, his weight being very serviceable in tigh scrummages, whilst in the line-out and in the open few can beat him. He is a sure and vigorous tackier, and his pace serves him in good stead when dribbling and in following up. His abilities were recognised last season by the committee of the Glamorgan League, for which he played against Cardiff and the Glamorgan League. Alexander weighs about 13 stone,stands 5ft. llin., and is about 25 years of age. A few weeks ago Alexander, with the other members of Llwynypia's team last season, was therecipient of a handsoraa albert chain and League medal. !f 'DttL

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diJi °rs kc-Pt play in the Abercarn side of tlio line. Harris with a smart kick conveyed to the visitors' 25, where the same player £ Pln, made efforts to pain ground. Thomas, home half-bade, shortly afterwards made ^or tlio line, but Ford failed PLA? ^LE PAR,3» an<* a reasonable chance was lost, now hovered around the Mountain Ash goal, cere A. Thomas made a hard effort to cross. Wild ijassinrr by the homesters at critical moments rp^rred several chances at this point, j ~*e visitors' forwards, led by Inns, at j.*??1'1 rushed play to their opponents' 25. Play here r™- cot rest long, and the visiting 25 again became aii6) Tenue- l°nK rush, headed by Gunter. Ford, A. Thomas, took play dangerously J*'11-' tne visitors' line, but a splendid -°rward rush, headed by Jack Davies and Fryer, Amoved all danger. Abercarn attempted several j^Uts of passing, but ground was seldom gained. "Is dribbled clcverely, and centring to Parry a core seemed imminent, when the home full back |jame to the rescue of his side. The visitors now °&emeil to warm to their work, but the homesters ^dually forged ahead, and presently Tamplm topped a smart goal. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. ABERCAKN 10 0 MOUNTAIN" ASH 0 0 0 restarting the Mountain Ash players took up the ^Sgressive with vigonr, their forwards, Inns, Davies, and Fryer, being prominent; and for a considerable tlJhe they made things wann for the homesters. Gradn- IÜly, however, Abercarn, aided by the clever kicking °f their backs repulsed the attack. Play now veered H over the lield, the game being confined to the forwards. The homesters, however, slightly oeld the upper hand, and Edwards presently •kibbled cleverly from the side of the scrtim and scored a well-earned try. The place-kick was ^successful. Play now to the end ruled in favour of Abercarn, who. taking full advantage of their epresentative opponents, kept them on the defensive to the end of the game. The whistle lottnded leaving the homesters winners by 7 points. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. ABERCAEN *110 MOUNTAIN ASH 0 0 0 *dropped. REMARKS. Mountain Ash were extremely unfortunate in having so many o £ their best players absent from this tussle which proved from beginning o end r. splendid contest. In the first jjalf of the game play ruled remarkably even. ■*Je game vacillated all over the field, and not a few chances fell to both sides. Tamplin for the homesters di(I remarkably well, and lus dropped goal was partly and neatly executed. A. Thomas perhaps "lI.d more attacking work than any on his side, J'Hd a couple at least of his efforts deserved better ■ate. The home forwards were a strong lot, in-t in the {Jrst half the Mountain Ash pack,unrepresentative as was,displayed considerably better combination and judgment at "critical moments. Their dribbling always Peaded by Inns, who was perhaps the cleverest forward on the ground, was brilliant, and certainly j!& one occasion, in the first moiety, merited a score. Hillman, who was partnered by Dai Lewis ,of Crumlin, tel very well, but A. Thomas avoided the pair mther JOo frequently. Edmunds played a sound game 'uroughout, which remark also applies to Netherway J^d Parry. The home forwards played with rare £ as3i towards the latter half of the game, and the Jy of Edwards was the result of really clever foot- work. NEWPORT 2ND v EBBW VALE. This match was played at Newport, in the wesence of a good gats for a second •hatch. Newport were able to turn out their full trength, including J. II. Dunn, \V. H. "WUiiamr,. Jhd LI. H. Phillips, whilst the visitors were Without Waterfleld, their full back, and W. Parfitt, ?he of their best forwards, both of whom were play- in the trial match at Swansea. The home men went S»ay with a rush just after the start the forwards took Jhe bau down to the visitors' line and Partridge "Cored a try, which W. Jones failed to convert. New- port kept play in their opponents' half eventually Jhe visitors worked to the centre, and their forwards, beaded by Wood and Davies, dribbled to the New- Port line, and the ball was sent over. Newport just ^evented a score by touching down. The visitors yere not to be denied however, for just afterwards °cott scored a try, which was not converted, pttfl the visitors kept tip the pressure and Kerton pot possession, dodged a number of men, and r^ing stopped right in front of goal •Jear tiie 25 line, he dropped a splendid goal. On the restart Newport went away Jo the Ebbw Vale end, and A. Jones scored. Just Sperwards the ball was placed for goal. C. D. f hillips's effort, though a fine one, just missed, the "Ml striking the cross-bar, a minor resulting. HALE-TIME SCOBK G. T. M. EBBW VALE *111 NEWPORT 0 2 1 Newport attacked at the outset of the secone half, ghd the home three-quarters brought off a good ?°ut of passing, but were stopped when within a yards of the visitors' line. Ebbw j ale speedily changed the venue, and were lllst robbed of a score through Tooze smartly touch- ing down. Even play ruled for some time, then attacked and Hnggett made a good open- -?&ibut spoilt it through passing wildly. Newport *ere then given a free in a good position, but he ball failed to rise. The forwards just after- gave the backs auo'. r chance, but again the PPort unity was lost through wild passing. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. EBBW VALE *112 NEWPOBT A 0 2 1 ^Dropped. REMARKS. £ k\b'ow Vale won the match by one point. The fipow Vale backs won the victory, their tackling kicking being superior to that of the men. The home forwards were much K?P better lot, and four times out of t,?. sent the ball out to their backs, and although hillips made a number of openings the three- <,Tarters time after time failed to take advantage of same. Kerton, 5 larch ant, Henry, and Woods ere the pick of the visitors. BRECON v PONTARDAWE. flayed at Brecon in grand football weather. J. jvalters the Brecon captain, kicked off down t?6 field, and one of the most sterling games of jhe season ensued. W. Llewellyn Thomas (the J1 o»ic captain) slipped over about five minutes before fi h'Ofcs and scored the first and only points in the j/st half. Five minutes after the interval vis??011 again scored, F. C. Henry, for the the Setting across two minutes later, sju f°int being not improved in cither instance, portly after this De Winton made the sprint of the 'Or Brecon, but unfortunately slipped when the jy v-'as practically witiaa bis gra&p. The contest j°Vv became -very even, Llewellyn Thomas Brecon scoring from a penalty a few JMnutes before the end of the game. The ball was "*ngerously near the Brecon goal-line when the Miistle sounded for no side. Mr Bartlev, Christ College, Brecon, was referee. FINAL SCORE a. T. U. BRECON *I 2 0 PONTABDAWE 0 10 ^Penalty. LLWYNYPIA A v PENYGBAIG A. L flayed at Llwynypia. Hellings kicked off for the jOiiie team, play settling down in the visiting half. free awarded to Penygraig in front of ton home goal was charged down. Then Ie oWed a brilliant dribble the whole jn 8th 0f the field by the Llwynvpia "iwards headed by Hellings. An injudicious kick oin e crucial moment lost a certain try, a minor j.r'y resulting. A judicious pass by Hellings after led to T. Williams scoring a jfj > which was not converted. A pretty bit of pass initiated by Fudge ended in Fletcher securing v. the clever little half had no difficulty in crossing goal. tori the second half a long pass from Fletcher vj. Lewis ended in an exceedingly pretty goal dropped by the latter. Kelly, the custodian, played throughout a splendid game, kickrarely failing to find touch. He tacklcd also the most approved fashion. Another try and Ir>or fell to the lot of the home team. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. JJIA7YNYPIA *1 3 3 PENTGRAIG 0 0 1 ^Dropped. PONTYMISTER v BRYNMA WR. -On the ground of the latter. Brynmawr kicked off, i 'l the visitors pressed to the 25, when the homesters ■b?re awarded a free, but little relief was found. W. j, Lewis kicked for goal, and a minor resulted. ^;>'hrnawr brought play to halfway, when the visitors ,1 Sre awarded a free, but the home forwards charged aud carried play to Pontymister 25. The tutors returned and T. Morgan scored. F. ^■tris converted beautifully. Brynmawr coming th r lnidway, the forward rush ultimately brought to the visiting 25. An opening presented itself, lJ. Harris and Foley got over and fell on the ball etlier. lack Mees failed to convert. Some cxcit- Play followed to and from the respective 25's. 5B ILL"AWR REPeatedly staved off on the line, but ri'is got over and scored. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. FONTTWSTEP. 110 SRYNHAWK 0 10 SRYNHAWK 0 10 Vj^ter the restart Pontymister pressed and Jonas vr -'d a goal. The visitors nearly got over again. homesters changed the venue again, and Pontv- w^ter invaded. From a round of passing, in which jj' the quartette handled, Stratton scored. t IllliaNvr forced operations to the 25, but hn ^itors relieved from a free. Play settled in <jMle territory, and once or twice Brynmawr's jjj^-hce was "tested. The game ended "in semi- PINAL SCORE: G. T. AT. PONTYMISTER *3 3 0 B&ynmawr 0 10 *1 Field. REMARKS. teams were well matched, BrynmaVx' Ehow- CS well tip in the loose and Pontymister the tight scrums. At half, Edwards the visitors was prominent individually the Brothers Mees for the liomesterscoiiibined Pontymister had the best quartette, and did gjhio good passing. Fawke, the Brynmawr back, was Perior to the visiting custodian. BRIDGEND v ABERAVON. f^'he games between the above teams have always Suited keen interest, and this was no exception on 03t^rday. Both teams were fully represented, the changes being Dan Jones and Jenkins Matthe*.vs, ho were nlavinc in the trial. The teams B POSITION. AJBERAVOX. BRIDGEND. 11 J. Davies -T. Llewellyn t'u^f -quarfcer.. E. Jones Emory (capt.) V^-quarter.. D.H.James ^Davies i'C-^o-quarter.. W. Thomas W. Bees T. Matthews h?S*back D. Jones S. Hopkins Jf^-back J.Hopkins E.Whittmgham Jp^ard J. Jones T. Hayman K^ard T. Madden E. Davies ivj^ard C. Bryce H. Davies ivj^ard W. James T. Bennett K^ard J Luke J. Duggau ivf^aid W. Ivenefick 1). Bayliss ard D. Thomas W. Evans ^W'atcl D. Rowlands su1lv.'es kicked off for Bri.igend before a fairly good o^dance of spectators. No return. Bridgend Melted a footing in Aberavon quarters. A penalty Was awarded, which however failed. A long Davies relieved hostilities, and play ruled in ic I Si^helcl where Will Bees was conspicuous for a tV ''t ran and kick, from which a minor fell Aberavon. After the drop ottt Bridgend Ho.^ ^d for a, whili; initi! Hopkins gob smartly from the scrummage and passed to as> wljo in turn gave to Will Iiees, the latter brought back for a pass forward. Davies, for was penalised for offside. Xtees laad a sliot I *o £ °al> which went wide. The homesters afterwards '?? the plav, and kept Aberavon in their 25, where '0a) °rK were penalised. Duggan had a shot at isO but failed. The excitement after this was especially as the visitors were penalised im- ^tely in their own quarters. Emery s^attempt was a good one, but fell a little short. Smart Vifi Ipg ens-ued between Hopkins, Jones, Thomas which gained the visitors a deal of ground, afterwards of an even character, and just 6 half-time Reeshad a drop at goal, which failed. ■rv IIALF-TIACE SCOR1S >*• ?*tX>OBXD 0 0 2 f,^reravon 0 0 0 ,W resuming Aberaron plaved with rare cia^n. A hec. Was immediately mr/le on the honae coi't Umerv was hurt, and a try seemed until Hay in en intervened, Bridgend ().ff'iq penalised right under the posts for tlún j,6; James took the kick, but owing to obstruc- short. Beautiful passing afterwards was r £ a*eli j 6 amongst the Aberavon backs. The ball horn! from Jones to Hopkins, and again to asi who finally transferred to Will Rees amidst Jho Queering. Rees galloped splendidly along s 0 li, but was brought down near rial Plav now became fast and even, mostlv in midfield. A regrettable accident ► ca&i • the Bridgend captain. By some means into collision with v'w visiting forwards, h?5 nastv cut under tlv- c-yc, which necessi- vL fch« ° LGr"°v^l from the field. Strong dribbling ridgend {orwards was nest noticed, in and Davies shone to advantage. Dai got clean away, but was nicely tackled by Hopkins. Still pressing, Aberavon made things warm for the homesters, and Llewellvn was forced to touch down. Bridgend afterwards changed the venue to the visitors' quarter, where the play stayed until Will Rees and Bill Thomas, by good runs and passes, transferred to the home terri- tory. Time was called with Aberavon pressing. FINAL SCORE G. T. 3VI. ABERAVON O o 4 BRIDGEND 0 0 0 REM: AUKS. From start to finish the game was fast and open, the passing of Aberavon being especially good. The sharp short bouts were greatly admired. On the other hand, the tackling of the homesters was superb, a,nd left nothing to be desired. Neither side could claim much advantage, a draw being a fitting con- clusion to the battle. On all sides the vastly improved condition of the homesters was remarked, and it must have been a great surprise to Aberavon supporters to see their pets receive such a reception. W. Rees, Thomas James, Bryce, and Madden, for Aberavon were ever prominent. The two halves were also in fine form. For Bridgend Ivor James played a, sterling game, whilst the tackling of Hayman, Duggan, and Ned Davies was capital. Ivor Llewellyn at back was cool and compared favoiu-ably with his opponent. Alto- gether the game was a pleasant one, the accident to Emery being the only sad feature. CWMBRAN v ABERGAVENNY. At Cwmbran. The home team turned out with a couple of second men. The visitors kicked off towards the Cemetery end, and the game settled about mid-field, from where Llovd and Sawtell dribbled up the field, and Lewis", getting hold, dropped a splendid goal. The home forwards continued to have the best of it and dribbled over the line, but Blackmorc touched down. On the drop- out play became more even, and some good passing took place among the home backs, Picton just fail- ing to get through. Just afterwards some grand passing took the play up and the ball was dribbled over, but Abergavenny just saved. Waterfield shortly after dropped another goal. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. CWJIBRAN 2 0 2 ABERGAVENNY 0 0 0 On resuming the home team played very slack, and Brock and Gough Morgan got dangerous, and a line-out took place near the corner flag, from which one of the visitors fell over, but no goal resulted. Cwmbran then took play to the other end, and I.J.oyd got over, but the score was dis- allowed. Each side wasted some time in making marks when of no advantage. Some good passing at last by Lewis and Davios sent Pictonover with a fine try, which was not converted. Aber- gavenny then got up and scored in the corner, and Cwmbran returned the compliment, and Picton again scored. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. CWMBRAN *2 2 3 ABERGAVENNY 0 2 0 *2 Dropped. REMARKS. In the first half the home team played well, some good passing taking place among the backs, Davies and Lewis, Waterfield and Picton combining well, whilst Brock. Gough, Morgan, and Winnie were prominent for the visitors. In the second half the visitors played up much better, while the home forwards fell awn,y considerably. Jones at back was not as brilliant as usual. Both teams were well represented. The homesters were much the better pack, Birch being the best man for the visitors, as was Evans for the homesters. Thomas and Beynon played up well for the home pack, as did Cornwall and Butcher for the visitors. Llewellyn, who was picked three-quarter, wa s missing for Abertillery. BRIDGEND A v ABERAVON A. At Aberavon. Flynn scored after a tricky run a few minutes from the start for Aberavon. Jones failed with the place. Directly on the resumption Larricombe ran across with the second try, which was not converted. The same player a few minutes later ran over with two other fine tries, but the place- kick in each casa was again a failure. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. ABERAVON 0 4 0 BRIDGEND 0 0 0 Bridgend restarted, and played up much better thnn in the first moiety, and had quite as much, of the game as did the homesters, whose play perceptibly fell off; but in the last few minutes they pulled themselves together again, and Hare, after some smart passing, scored an unconverted try, which a few minutes later was followed by a fine try bv Larricombe, which David converted. FINAL SCORE G. T. IT. ABERAVON 15 0 BRIDGEND 0 0 0 COWBRID&E v PONTYCLUN. At Pontyciun. Cowbridge kicked off, and from the beginning-Pontyclun pressed. Nothing was scored in the first half. Pontyclan restarted, and although they were given plenty cf chances they could not score. The best player was no doubt Bunston, of the homesters. He is smart and fast, and in time should make a very promising centre. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. PONTYCLUN 0 0 3 COWBRIDGE 0 0 1 MAESTEG v TREORKY. A match between the above teams should have been played on the ground of the former, but owing to the recent suspension of the Maesteg Club's ground by the Welsh Football Union the match was postponed. TREDEGAR HARRIERS v MERTHYR ALEX- ANDRA. Played at Merthyr. Mr T. Johns, Tredegar, was referee. The respective captains were T. Davies and S. Davies. In the first half W. Evans scored a try for the visitors, which D. T. Williams succeeded in converting. FINAL SCORE G. T, M. TREDEGAR 10 1 MEETHYR 0 0 3 CHEPSTOW v NEWPORT HIBERNIANS. At Chepstow. Chepstow kicked off after scrambling play in neutral territory. Rowe picked up and passed to T. Jones, who with a pretty run got in a try. Bigley failed to convert. Soon after Collins (Hibernians) made a good run, but was brought down within an ace of scoring, and soon afber Chepstow conceded a minor. Chepstow then pressed and Carowright scored a try, which Fisher did not convert. Resuming play, the Hibernians worked up, and a minor resulted to them. After a time in Chepstow's 25 Madden obtained a. try for the visitors which was not converted. The Hibernians pressed for a while, and the visitors' back made a splendid run, but was brought down. The ball was kicked over and Chepstow rustic(1 down* General play followed, but the dusk precluded much good work being done. FINAL SCORE T. M. CHEPSTOW 0 2 0 HIBEKNIANS 0 13 RESIAHE.S. The teams were fairly equal. After Chepstow's scoring the visitors played with considerable dash, scoring the visitors played with considerable dash, and but for injudicious kicking would, have scored on two occasions. The visiting forwards showed the most dash, but the Hibernians were not so good in the back division, with the exception of the full back, who was the most useful in runs and a good custodian. MARDY v MERTHYR VALE. Played at Mardy. The weather was favourable and the ground in good condition. Mr Ted Price was the referee. Merthyr Vale kicked off, and a poor return was made by one of the home forwards, and the visitors rushed the ball up the field and the ball was kicked out of bounds. Mardy kicked out, and the visitors failed to return, and a scrum was formed in midfield. The visitors then brought off a nice round of passing, but were repulsed. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. MERTHYR VALE 1 0 0 MARDY 0 0 0 PONTNEWYDD v MONMOUTH. At Monmouth. When the teams faced each other at 10 to 4 they looked as nearly as may be equal in physique, but the visitors' backs showed excellent combination. Fielding put the ball in play for the visitors, and a rather fast game ensued, principally in the centre, when Russell (Mon- mouth) got away, and after jumping over one of the backs scored a try, which the captain (W. J. Morgan) converted. After this Monmouth seemed dangerous for a while, but Isaacs (Pontnewydd) got away with the ball and scored an excellent try, which F. Gough converted. Monmouth got one minor before half-time was called. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. MONMOUTH 10 1 PONTNEWYDD 10 0 On resuming Morgan kicked off for Monmouth, and fast play characterised the whole of the second half, but resulted in nothing but a minor for Monmouth. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. MONMOUTH 10 2 PONTNEWYDD 10 0 LLANDILO v TUMBLE. At Llandilo. A fast game having been started by Llandilo, they had things much their own way, and on the call of half-time had scored 4 goals and 2 tries. Tries were obtained successively by Phillpin, Fuller, T. C. Thomas, T. Captain, and U. M. Thomas. The visitors fared no better during the second half than in the first. For a while they showed a little better form, but only for a while, and the home team added another three goals and three tries to their score. Thomas, the captain, obtained two tries, and T. Jones, J. Davies, and D. M. Thomas one each. ABERTILLERY v CWMCARN. These teams encountered each other in the League competition on Saturday at Abertillery. The home- sters kicked off. Cwmcarn responded shortly afterwards, Birch got possession and scored a splendid try. The kick failed. R. Thomas dropped out, and play followed at the visitors' 25. Abertillery were conceded two minors in quick succession. Evans got over with a good try. P. George failed to convert. Half-time score; Aber- tillery, 1 try Cwmcarn, 1 try. Cwmcarn restarted and prevented the return, but the homesters returned, and the visitor' territory was invaded. Cwmcarn retaliated but the homesteis with Hodge at the head came down the field in fine style. Birch enabled the visitors to return to half- way, and they worked iuto the visitors' 25. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. ABF.RTILLERY 0 12 CWMCARN 0 5 0 DOWLAIS 'QUINS v RIVERSIDE. At Dowlais. The 'Quins started, a,nd three minutes after the start Bertie Davies from a scrum scored for the 'Quins. The visitors dropped out, and E. Powell brought off a bout of passing, which resulted in D. J. Thomas scoring. The visitors started the second half's play, and at once pressed, and a minor resulted from the drop out. The 'Quins again prevented 11, return, and from the scrum near the 75 line D. Davies, the 'Quins' wing again romped over amidst loud cheers. Nothing of note occurred until time was called. Final score :— 'Quins, 3 tries Riverside, nil. NEWTON HARLEQUINS v MOUNTAIN ASH A. Played at Mountain Ash. The Harlequins kicked off, the ball being feebly returmed. From a scrum near the Scconds' 25, the Harlequins got their initial try, which failed at goal. The Harlequins were continually pressing the homo Seconds, and ultimately compelled them to concede one minor rter the other. The Harlequins with a strong rash nearly scored, but Lloyd saved in the nick of time. After some scrambling play the Harlequins scored again, and when time was called the score stood. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. HARLEQUINS 0 2 0 MOUNTAIN ASH 2ND o 0 0 WHITCHURCH v PENARTH A. At Whitchurch. Soloman started for the home- sters, and play settled down in midfiald. Good passing initiated by Chivers enabled Penarth to press. Chivers soon again became pro- minent and scored under the posts. The kick failed. Evf-n play followed to half-time. Upon resta.rting the homesters obtained an endless list of minors. T. Thomas then secured and scored a tricky try, which was not converted. Soloman followed with two and Howells one in quick succession, two of which were converted. FINAL SCORE G. I. M. WHITCHURCH 2 2 6 PENARTH 0 10 I LLANELLY CUP. The first match in connection with the Llanelly Challenge Cup, confined to local teams, was played at Stradey, the contestants being the Moonlights and New Dock teams. In the first half Rees and Lodwig scored, and Charles scored in the second half. A third trv was converted by Lodwig. Stradey, the contestants being the Moonlights and New Dock teams. In the first half Rees and Lodwig scored, and Charles scored in the second I half. A third trv was converted by Lodwig. I FINAL SCORE A. I. M. MOONLIGHTS 12 0 NEW DOCK 0 0 0 I CARMARTHEN v PEMBROKE DOCK. Played at Bierspool, Pembroke Dock, in heavy rain on a greasy field. The visitors won the toss, and playing down hill almost immediately worked the ball iuto the homesters' 25, but the latter, by a per- severing efforb, soon forced ib back to the other end, I where play continued for some time. Then fortune sided with the visitors, and they slowly worked back towards the centre of the field, where'Davies secured the ball and, eluding the home full back, scored a try under the posts, which was converted without diffi- culty. For the remainder of the half the Dockites pressed, but did not score. After changing ends luck alternated, and the ball was sent several times up and down the field. Eventually, however, the visitors pressed it across the line, and Griffiths scored an unconverted try, after Carroll, for the Docks, had touched down unobserved by the referee there was little real difference in the merits of the two teams, but Pembroke Dock pressed most frequently, and should have won with half the luck experienced by their opponents. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. CARMARTHEN 110 PEMBROKE DOCK 0 0 0 I JUNIOR MATCHES. CARDIFF WEST END V. PENARTH THISTLE.— Played at Penarth. Result: West End, 1 try; Thistles, 1 penalty goal. SPLOTT JUNIORS V. MACKINTOSH.—Played at the Roath Park. Splott, who, by the good kicking of A. Williams and Finney, their backs, enabled the for- wards to attack, and Wright, Spencer, and Saunders scored. Final score Splott, 3 goals Mackintosh, nil. CANTON PARISH CHURCH V. ALL SAINTS' I- 'ADs' BRIGADE.—Played at Canton, and ended in a win for the former by 13 goals to 1 goal. DOCKS NATIONALS V. MOUNT STUART STARS.— Played on the ground of the former, and resulted in a win for the Nationals by 6 goals to 3 goals. ROATH STARS V. GRANGE RAGLANS.—Played at Grange, which ended in a win for Roath. Result: Roath, 5 tries 2 minors Grange Raglans, 1 goal 1 try 6 minors. ELY UNITED V. COWBRIDGE A.—Played at Cow- bridge. Ely United, 3 tries Cowbridge, nil. ST. ANDREW'S v. BARRY A.—Played at Barry. St. Andrew's, 1 try Barry 2nd, 1 try. LLANISHEN V. CARDIFF CRWYS.—Played at Llan- ishen. Llanishen, 1 goal 3 tries Cardiff Crwys, nil. CARDIFF WEST END V. LLANDOUGH.—Played at Sophia Gardens, and ended in a win for the vVest End by 1 goal to nil. OLD MONKTONIANS v. MACKINTOSH.—Played at Ro." t!i Park. In the first half the Monktonians pressed, but failed to score. On changing ends both teams livened up, but neither side could gain any advantage, and the match was left drawn. CARDIFF VILLA V. PENYLAN.—Played at Roath Park. Final score Cardiff Villa, 1 try Penylan, nil. ST. GERMAN'S V. COGAN 2ND. — This game was played at Roath Park, and after a well-contested game ended in a win for the Saints by 1 goal to 1 try. HOATH STARS V. GRANGE RAGLANS.—Played at Graugetown, and after a very exciting game ended in a win for the Stars by 4 tries to 2 tries. BARRY DOCK CRUSADERS v CANTON CRESCENTS.— Played on Thompson's Park,and resulted in a winfor the Crusaders by 2 tries to a drop goal. OLD Boys v. TREDEGAR STARs.-Played at Sophia Gardens, and after a hard game resulted in a win for the Old Boys by 3 to 1. CENTRAL EXCELSIORS V. ST. JOHN'S. Result: Central, 2 goals St. John's, 2 goals. CARDIFF WINDSORS V. ROATH MARLBOROUGHS.— Played at Roath Park, and ended in a win for the Windsors by 1 dropped goal 2 converted goals 3 tries to 1 try. The tries were obtained by Priest, Canter, Thomas, and Williams. TONDU 2ND V. NEATH 2ND.—At Tondn, the visitors winning by 2 goals 1 try to nil. BLAINA V. PILL HARRIERS.—This m',ch, which owing to the late arrival of the visitors did not start until after 4 o'clock, was terminated by darkness and left drawn. GLAMORGAN LEAGUE. TREHERBERT v PONTYPRIDD. The second and last League fixture of the season between Pontypridd and Treherbert was played on the ground of the latter aud much interest was centred in the game, a large contingent of Ponty- priddians journeying to Treherbert by special train. The first match at Pontypridd ended in a win for Trohcrbert by a try, which gave them the first couple of points in the League. Since then both teams have improved considerably and have been going fairly strong, and a good game was expected. The homesters were greatly handicapped owing to the absence of T. D. Davies (their captain), who was playing at Swansea, and it was feared that his absence would have a material effect upon the issue. Pontypridd, too, were without the veteran forward, P. C. Rees, who was also included in the West team, but with these exceptions both teams were fully represented. The visitors were strengthened by the inclusion of J. Hill, of Aberga- venny, who joined Chick at half. The ground was in good condition, and everything was favourable to an excellent display. The teams were POSITION. PONTYPRIDD. TREHERBERT. Back G. Warlow G. Daley Three-quarter.. W.Morgan W. R. Jones Three-quarter.. W. Roberts. W. Davies Three-quarter.. W. Davies W. Thom Three-quarter.. J. Green A. Hitchiags Half-back G. Chick Emlyn Lewis Half-back J.Hill R. M. Bees Forward E. George (capt.) J. Jenkins Forward R. Thomas S. Ramsey Forward J. Mackenzie J. Price Forward J. Wilkins J. Evers Forward J. W. James (r. Kirkhonae Forward G. Pagett. C. Thomas Forward T. Bryant J. Sweet Forward E. Thomas R. Argus Referee, Mr W. Ashton, Caraiit. Ramsey started operations, and after a few exchanges Emlyn Lewis made his mark near the division line. His kick however, gained no advantage, but in the ensuing line-out J. Price got possession, and after running some dis- ta-nce kicked rather too hard over Warlow's head. The ball consequently went out of bounds, and a, minor thus fell to the homesters' lot. After the restart Daley put in a splendid kick to the home quarters, and after a scrummage here the visiting halves handled the ball, and threw to W. R. Jones. The latter dashed for the line at top speed, and dodging Warlow scored within four minutes of the opening of hostilities. Daley i-nade a splendid shot for goal, bat it fell just outside. Upon resuming the homesters again attacked. Thomlts picked up by the touch-line, and made a run for the goal. Warlow, however, threw him into touch just in time. The homesters kept pegging away and sorely pressed their opponents, the home backs passing very effectively. From a penalty kick near the visitors' line the ball was sent to Daley, who, kicking with splendid judgment, sent the leather across, another minor being conceded. Will Davies picking up in midfield made a strong run across the field, and when in difficulties passed to Hutchings, who played centre in the skipper's ab- sence. He threw to Thomas, who was only sent into touch close to the line. After the throw-out Griffiths gave a fine chance to Thomas, who mulled in front of the visitors' goal. The visitors' pack then obtained relief with a brilliant rush, and Emlyn Lewis managed to kick into touch, but the visiting forwards again rushed play, Daley saving by screw kicking to touch. The homesterB returned with a dribble, Price and Sweet keeping the ball until it was sent over. A try seemed inevitable, but Green ran to the rescue and kicked out of bounds. The home team were playing with rare dash, and hovered about their opponents' line in such a way as to make matters very lively for them. The latter, however, managed to keep their line intact, but it was again imperilled by a bout of passing among the backs. W. R. Jones was the last to handle, and .nade a bolt for the line. Wayne Morgan however pulled him down within a couple of yards, and having driven their opponents back to midfield J. Green intercepted a pass, but was very slow in getting away, and a fair chance was thus lost. Roberts and W. Davies were prominent m stopping the forwards, and the home backs made another effective display in the passing line. W. R. Jones receiving last dodged and got within a couple of inches of the line with Green over him. Jones thought he was over, and falling too soon lost a certain try. The homesters kept up a vigorous attack, and after several serum- mages Rees finely rounding the forwards scored the second try, which Daley again failed to negotiate. Up till now the visitors were cleaily worsted, their opponents' forwards and backs playing with unusual dash and combination. The Pontypridd men had to resort to every possible ingenuity to stop further scoring, Thomas once appearing very dangerous with a smart run after a pass from Emlyn Lewis. Davies and Jones also attempted to get through, but the tackling was too effective to enable them to do so. Play was con- fined in the visitors' quarters until their forwards dribbled together in a bunch, Thomas and Daley failed to stop them, but someone gave a flying kick back. A homester being off-side gave the visitors a penalty in a favourable position, but Mackenzie's kick was charged by Price. The homesers again attempted to regain lost ground, but failed, Warlow's kicks being very serviceable. The homesters forced the game, and Green kicking to Yvill Davies, the latter made another dodgy run, carrying play to his opponents' 25. Inch by inch they forced the Pontypriddians nearer to their line, and in a scramble, Lewis got the ball and romped over planting it between the uprights. Daley added to the points with a fine kick. HALF-TIME SCORE: G. T. M. TREHERBERT 12 3 PONTYPRIDD 0 0 0 The pace in the firsthalf was fast throughout, and the splendid form of the homesters seemed to indicate they would run out easy winners. George restarted, and after a brief sojourn in the home 25 the home backs shone with another bout of passing. Green and Mackenzie, however, kicked and dribbled to the home 25, but the next moment the homesters rushed at a terrific pace to the opposite 25, where Will Davies twice made strong efforts to cross. visitors seemed to lose their heads, and a bit of loose forward play by their goal ended in Evers cross- ing. Daley again converting amid cheers. A moment later the home forwards were seen going down the field at a swinging pace, Argus sending the leather, across the division line. Jones followed smartly up and was about picking up within two yards of the line when Wayne Morgan stopped his progress. Another melee ensued, and the ball being sent over, J. Green tried to kick out of bounds, but it was not hard enough, for W. Davies, racing after the leather, scored another try. It was not converted, Daley sending the ball a few inches below the bar. The home forwards after the restart had & look in, and for a moment hovered danger- ously in the vicinity of the visitors' goal- line. Ramsey, Argus, and Price then led the forwards with a splendid dribble, which was not stopped until Wayne Morgan made a plucky save near his own 25. They were again driven back, Wayne Morgan and Roberts being conspicuous in collaring and changing the venue to Trsherbert's quarters. The home forwards were, however, going too strong for their opponents, who were penned in their 25 for about five minutes. \V. Roberts with a very pretty dribble took the ball to the opposite 25, where Argus was laid low for a short time. He however rejoined his comrades, and after a smart pass from Chick to Wayne Morgan, several exchanges ended in favour of Pontypridd, Walter Davies-collaring Thomas by the 25 touch flag. Again did the home pack make a rush down the field and had not Warlow pluckily dived for the ball after his kick had missed another try would have been certain. Then the halves set the backs in motion, Will Davies making a strong run for the line. He was however obliged to pass, and one of the visitors kicking near his goal, Jones caught the leather and made a bolt across. He was however promptly grassed, but Price picking up again scored' Daley adding a third goal. Rees was next within an ace of scoring, after which W. R. Jones made a tricky run to the 25. The visitors were then pressed, and Thomas getting a long throw after Emlyn Lewis made an nnsucces.ful effort to cross, dashed ever, Daley this time failing to majorise. Time was then called. FINAL SCOBE ». T. V. TREHERBERT —• 3 4 3 PONTYPRIDD O 0 0 BEMAKKS. The game was in every sense of the word a verit- able surprise packet. That it would have been keenly contested, and that whichever side won would do so only by a small t majority, was gener- ally expected; but that Pontypridd would have had such a downright trouncing was not for a. moment anticipated before the match. It is hard to realise that after the improved form they have displayed up to the present they could have presented the miserable show they did. Such was really the case, because from the Kick-on until the end they only once had anything like a loolt in. Forwards and backs alike did not evcnapproaoh their usual form, and the dash and combination which has characterised their recent performances were con- spicuously absent. On the other hand, it is safe to say that the winners have not been seen to better advantage this vea.r. They played with, for them, rare dash, combination, and a determination to win because they were 1 conscious that another League e. defeat would lessen their chances to the title of cnp- holders at the close of the season. The forwards frequently broke up the scrummages and brought off several irresistible dribbles, whilst the halves and three-quarters simply excelled themselves and brought off a number of effective bouts of passing. What would have happened if Tom Davies had been in the team it is difficult to say; but the absence of their skipper probably inspired his comrades to exertions which they have seldom excelled. The Pontypriddians were simply outclassed through- out, their opponents showing their superiority in a way that delighted their supporters, and a victory was never more thoroughly deserved. If -the Tre- herert men maintain <: anything like their form the chances to secure the League championship are decidedly roseate. But one never knenvs the luck of a football team. PENYGRAIG v BARRY. The first League encounter between these teams was played at Penygraig in dull weather before a good crowd. The teams filed out as follows POSITION. BARRY. PENYGRAIG. Back A. Deane T. Jones Three-quarter.. G. Chick F. P. Bush Three-quarter.. T. Dowdeswell P. F. Bush Three-quarter.. R. Jones D. Rees Three-quarter.. H. Bartlett G. H tm,, Half-back A. Ringwald S. Pleece Half-back E. Heatherall Granville (capt.) Forward P. Clarke. A. Chant Forward E. Vinnecombe. J. T. Davies Forward J. Lewi3 A. White Forward J. Deane T. Griffiths Forward W. Driscoll G. Evans Forward W. Tame. W. Lewis Forward J. Tuggs J. Evans Forward T.Jones H.Jones Vinnicombe kicked off for Barry, and play settled at halfway. By a mark Jones gained good ground for the visitors. Ringwall being off-side, Penygraig were given a free, and gained further ground. By loose play the homesters forced play into the visiting 25, when Dowdeswell saved by kicking into touch. Play up till now had been very slow. Pieece then started a bout of passing which went right across the field, Percy Bush being tackled within five yards of the line. Another round of passing nearly culminated in a score, Hunt being collared by Dean just within a yard of the line. Barrv now forced play, and paid a short visit into the home 25, and by kicking forced a minor. Chant resumed operations, Itingwalllllakillg a good return. Penygraig at once assumed the aggressive, and after some scrambling play Pleece made a mark just outside the 25. Jones shot at goal, but the ball went wide. Hunt followed by nearly scoring. The homesters then forced play, which was of a very slow character. HALF-TIME SCORE: G. T. M. PENYGRAIG 0 10 BARRY 0 0 0 After the interval a scrum was formed on the line but the homesters did not rise to the occasion, and lost a splendid opportunity of scoring. From the succeeding scrum Chick got possession, and at first seemed to be confused, but got fi. splendid kick. Tom Jones fumbled the ball and Dowdeswell came and collared Jones with the ball. Barry were now on the home line, and had hard lines in not scoring. Granville relieved by kicking into touch. Penygraig now rushed, and when in front of the goal Dan Rees picked up, but had none in front of him, and instead of dashing for the line made a poor attempt to drop a goal. The visitors gained a minor. From the kick-out the homer;ter¡.; again pressed, and from a scrum Pleece gave to Hoes, who passed to Percy Bush, the latter dodging several of his opponents in brilliant style and scoring in a masterly manner. The attempt at goal, although good, failed. The kick-out saw the homesters again passing. Some good play ensued, leaving Penygraig victorious by six points. FINAL SCORE: G. T. M. PENYGRAIG 0 2 3 BARRY 0 0 1 REMARKS. The game was generally uninteresting. There was a noticeable lack of dash and vigour such as is usually witnessed in League matches. The homesters had certainly the best of the play, but did not avail themselves of the opportunities offered. The forwards wore in very bad form, their rushes being remarkable. For the homesters Tom Jones at back played well. Percy Bush was the best three quarter on the field, though his brother played well, Pleece was the best of the halves. Chant and Davies proved to be the pick oi the Íorw:trd3. For Barry Dowdeswell, Dean, Jones, and Chick rendered good service. The best team won and deserved their Tictory, although the standard of play was rather low. GLAMORGAN LEAGUE. Position of clubs up to and including December 4th. Points. Lge Pld. Won. L'st. Drn. for agst Pts. Treherbert. 6 5 1 0 64 S 10 Pontypri.1d. 6 4 2. 0 47 43 8 Penygjfaig 6 3 3 0 34 30 6 Mountain Ash 5 2 5 0 26 4 Treorky 5 2 3 0 31 59 4 Llwjpypia 2 i I 0 18 3 2 Barry 4 0 4 0 9 46 0 RUGBY UNION. COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS. PROLIFIC SCORING. CUMBERLAND v WESTMORELAND. These counties met at Workington. Wea,ther dark, but fair. Ground good. Parkinson scored a try in a good position for Cumberland. Brough landed a goal directly after. Fletcher scored, but Brough failed to convert. Ritson got another try, but it was not converted. Soon after Parkinson scored again. McGarry failed at the place. Linton scored but the place failed. Fletcher scored again Parkinson also scored. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. CUMBERLAND 2 5 0 WESTMORELAND 0 0 0 Immediately after commencing the second half Graham scored, and Blackburn landed a neat goal. Two more tries by Broughton and Holywell were quickly added. Tyson failed in both attempts. Parkinson, Graham, Elliott, Ritson, Fletcher, and Ritson also scored. Messenger took the place of Davidson in the Cumberland forwards. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. CUMBERLAND 4 12 0 WESTMORELAND 0 0 0 CHESHIRE v DURHAM, Played at Birkenhead. The weather was wet and the ground soddened. Play opened slightly in Dur- ham's favour, being principally forward and vigorous, Drinkwater and Wood were prominent for Cheshire, but no ground could be gained. At length Legard scored for Durham, Taylor placing a goal. The remaining features up to the interval were uninter- esting, and no addition was made to the score by either side. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. DURHAM 10 0 CHESHIRE 0 0 0 Restarting Cheshire were momentarily in evidence, but Durham broke away, and Thompson scored. Taylor now failed at goal. Afterwards Cheshire had hard lines, but Durham as a rule had the better of play, which owing to the state of the ground was very erratic. Nothing further was scored, and Durham won a scrambling game. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. DURHAM 110 CHESHIRE 0 0 0 SOMERSET v GLOUCESTER. Played at We3ton-snper-Mare in grand football weather, ground faultless, and good attendance. Lewis (Gloucester) substituted Smith (Stroud). Hailing scored for the visitors. Brilliant play followed'all round without advantage, either side in turn attacking. Towards the close of half-time the game became exciting, Pitt playing splendidly. Somerset carried play to the verge of scoring more than once. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. GLOUCESTER 0 10 SOMERSET 0 0 0 l'ifty oeing resumed, Somerset pressing Gloucester was induced to save twice. For- rest materially assisting Gloucester's bril- liant passing, got play in the Somerset quarters. Then Cummiiigi4 got knocked ont and Lewis was substituted. Fine bouts of passing preju- dicial to Somerset followed, after which the homesters recovered but failed to score. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. GLOUCESTER o 1 0 SoitEBSET 0 0 0 NORTHUMBERLAND v LANCASHIRE. Only a moderate company assembled at Jesmond, the weather being unpleasant and a hoavy mist greatly obscuring play. The ground was heavy, but no rain fell. Lancashire wen the toss. nnd for some time play was fairly even, the defence on both sides being good. Then the home side pressed hard, Loekerby getting over and Anderson improving. Shortly before half- time Thomas got over, Anderson improving. Final score: Northumberland, 2 goals (10 points); Lanca- shire, nil. The second half was much more even, but the heavy ground greatly affected the passing, and the work was chiefly amongst the forwards. The defence on both sides was good, but about halfway through a lucky charge down enabled Hardecker to score, but Beasley just failed to improve. Northumberland pressed towards tbe close, the game ending in semi- darkness with a creditable victory for the home team. FINAL SCORE G. T. 31. NORTHUMBERLAND 2 0 0 LANCASHIRE 0 10 GENERAL MATCHES. KENSINGTON v. BEDFORD.—These fifteens should have met &t Wood-lane, but an inspection of the ground being made this morning it was found that the overnight and yesterday's frost had rendered the turf too hard for the game to be played. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY V. COVENTRY.—Played at Cambridge. Result: Cambridge University, 7 goals (one dropped) 4 tries; Coventry, nil. Coventry were quite outplayed, and they never once got dangerous, whilst the 'Varsity men were scoring all through, and crossed their rivals' line 11 times, two tries being scored by Darby, Bennett (2* Cumberlege (2), Pilkington (3), Mackie (3). Campbell placed six goals and Mackie also dropped one. The weather was dull and inclined to snow. BRISTOL V. WELLINGTON.—Bristol beat Welling- ton at Bristol by 2 goals 1 try to a try. Blackmore scored for the visitors in the first quarter of an hour, Bristol offering a poor stand, but for the rest of the game Bristol had completely the best of the play, Marsh, Barras, and Williams making tries andBarras placin two goals. The feature of the game was the way in which Bristol halves repeatedly got' the ball, but several chances given the three-quarters were spoilt by mechanical passing. LIVERPOOL V. MANCHESTER.—At Aigburth in wet weather. Liverpool scored within 10 minutes through Swallow, and continued to be aggressive, Tilloard and Nicholson each scoring, Garnent converting the latter. Half-time: Liverpool, one goal two tries; Manchester, nil. Manchester played the better game in the second half, being within an ace of scoring on several occasions. Final score:—Liverpool, one goal two tries; Manchester, nil. OXFORD v. TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN.-Result Oxford, 2 goals Dublin, 1 try. At Oxford in dull weather, and before a large attendance. Dublin attacked through Seeley, but Oxford then pressed: Nichols eventually obtaining a try near touch, which Barry converted. The game was very fast and furious, and splendidly contested. After half-time Purser scored an unproductive try for Dublin, while Barry kicked a goal from a try by Nelson. Oxford's defence was sorely taxed on several occasions. RUGBY V. LEICESTER.—At Rugby Score Leices ter, 4 tries Rugby, nil. Drizzling rain and ground partly covered with slushy snow. Scant attendance. Changes—Leicester, B. Hill took the place of Forman and Lincoln the place of Penny. Rugby were a man short for the first 20 minutes. Wilkinson and Lincoln obtained tries for Leicester in the first half; Butlin and Wilkinson the last half. The two latter were in easy positions, but Butlin and Elmes failed in kicks. OLD LEYSIANS V. BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL.—At Stamford Bridge. Result: Bartholomew's Hospital, 4 goals 2 tries (26 points); Old Leysians, 1 try. The Leysians were poorly represented. Burtholomew.s scored through Roberts, Mason converting, in the first two minutes. Then Mayo scored, followed by two tries by Wells, and O'Neill converted the lattsr's two. Then the Leysians obtained a lucky try through Spicer, which was not converted. After half-time O'Neill and Roberts got over for the Bartholomew's, O'Neill converting the last score. The game finished in darkness. LONDON SCOTTISH v. R.I.E.C.—Result; Engineer- ing, 1 goal 1 try Scottish, nil. Flayed at Richrr.-jsd, in cold, misty weather, before a fairly large company. The Engineering College had the better of the first half, and led at the change of ends by atry obtained by Iisafc. Subsequently Cavendish scored a second try, and Stevens placed a, goal from it. Nothing else was done, and the Scottish were thus beaten by 3 points to nil. BLACKHEATH V. GUY'S AND THOMAS'S HOSPITALS.— Result: Blackheath, 1 try; Hospitals,nil. Played at Blackheath in foggy weather, before twelve hundred spectators. Play was mostly forward in the first half, during which the Hospitals pack had slightly the best of matters, bnt no scoring was done. After- wards Blackheath pressed and Walles obtained a try, Lovett failing to convert. Though having the beSt of the play, Blackheath could not add to their score. OLD EDWABDIANS V. OLD MERCHANT TAYLORS.— Played at Moseley in abominable weuiher, which ilisorganise(I play. There wns no score in the first half, but in the second half, which was stopped 20 minutes before time, darkness setting in, Nicholls and Flewitt, Edwardians, missed two good shots, and in a fine rush by the Mechant Taylors' forwards Kent scored a try, which Prescott failed to convert, Result: Old Edwardians, nil; Mc-rchttnt Taylors, ltry. RICHMOND v. DUBLIN WAK-DEBBSts. — Result: Richmond, 3 goals 1 try (18 points); Dublin Wanderers, 1 try (three points). At Richmond, in foggy weather. In the first half Oscroft and Lindsay scored for their respective sides, but the tries were not improved. In the second half, Jacob, Woodyatt, and Bcfcwarz got in, and Rotherham improved all three tries. Dublin played a better game than at Catford, but were outplayed behind. HARLEQUINS v. CROYDON.—At the Catford Sports Oronnd. ItenH Harlequins, 1 try Croydon, nil. I Before a moderate attendance and in dull weather. The Harlequins were without Swaby and Wells, Croydon lacking the assistance of Dakeyne and Joyce. Devonshire scored a try for the Harlequins in the first half, Pank missing at goal, and in the second half Croydon were penned to their 25. NORTHAMPTON V. MOSELEY.—Played in a snow- storm. The home club were weak, Cave, Simmonds, and Stops being absent. Moseley were strong, and leading by five points at the interval. R. Cattell scored a try, F. Byrne converting. Nothing was scored in the secor d half. Grand tackling of the home men prevented the opponents getting in. It was a fast exciting game. BATH v. GLOUCESTER.—At Bath. Result: Glou- cester, 1 goal 2 tries Bath, nil. Both teams were weakened by the absence of players in the Gloucester- Somerset match the visitors suffering most in this respect, having eight regular man away. It was a dull and uninteresting game, and Gloucester pressed practically the whole time. Taylor, Hughes, and Williams "were scorers, Ronans kicking a goal. NORTHERN UNION. WELSHMEN SCORING. LANCASHIRE SECTION. LEIGH v. SToc.Kr-ORT.-Result Stockport, 1 goal 3 tries Leigh, 1 goal 2 tries. At Leigh in rainy weather before 2,000 spectators. Leigh were without Eccleston, Macmasters, and the two Taylors, Stock- Port being minus Saville. In the first half from mulls by the Leigh backs Garside scored and Wrigly once for Stockport. Worsley improving rnce, Dunbavin scored for Leigh and placed a goal. After changing ends Spillane scored for Leigh. BROUGTTON RANGERS v. WIGAN.—Result: Brough- ton Rangers, 1 goall try Wigan, 1 goal. At Brough- ton in wet weather before 3,000 spectators. jBrown started for Wigan who at once pressed, Timonv dropping a goal. This was the only score up to half- time. The second half was played in fog. Messenger scored for the Rangers, Nilson kicking a goal. ROCHDALF. HORNETS V. SWINTON.—At Rochdale. Result: Swinton, 2 tries (6 points); Hornets, 2 goals (4 points). Despite very unfavourable weather, 7,000 spectators were nresent. The ground was heavy, and the forward play was the rule in the first half. Badger and Valentino scored tries for Swintou. They were not improved. Melledew dropped a goa,l for the Hornets, and in the second portion House dropped another. There was no further socre. WARRINGTON v. TYLDESLEY.—Result: Warrington, 3 tries; Tyldesley, nil. At Warrington, before 3,000 spectators in wet weather. After 20 minutes' play Barber, receiving a pas", ran three-quarters the length of the field and scored. Dakeii scored another before half-time. Neither try was augmented. In the second half Moores scored an unconverted try for Warrington. Warrington had much the better of the game. SALFORD V. RUNCORN.—Result: Salford, 3 goals 5 tries Runcorn, 1 goal 2 tries. At Runcorn, before a poor gate in Tr^-fc weather. Runcorn were four short. During the first half play was even, but Williams scored two brilliant tries and kicked goals, while West scored for Runcorn. In the second half Wil- liams once and Hoskins twice scored. Williams kick- ing one goal. Towards the end Runcorn strove hard to put a better complexion on the game, but were outclassed behind the pack. YORKSHIRE SECTION. CASTLEFORD v. HULL.—Final score Castle- ford, 1 goal 2 tries Hull, 1 goal 2 tries. About 2,000 present. owing to heavy rain overnight the ground was inia "slippery condition. Both teams turned out as chosen, and the game was evenly contested throughout. Rhodes and Mahoney scored the tries u 0' for Hull, Jacques dropping the goal. Barton and Brady scored for Castleford, Townend converting the latter scorer's try. LEEDS Y. HECKMONDWIKE.—Result Leeds, 3 tries (9 points); Heckmondwike, 1 try. The weather was miserable and the attendance poor, the ground being in a bad condition. The visitors turned out. as advertised. In the home team Hugginson and Major, both of Westmoreland county, turned out in place of Jackson and another. During the first half Midgley and Walker scored, Lumley failing at goal. In the second half Garnet and West each scored tries. BRADFORD v. BP.AMLF.Y. At Bramley. Score Brantley, 2 goals 3 tries (13 points) Bradford, 1 goal 2 tries (8 points). The afternoon was very dull; still the gate was a fair one, the visitors bringing a good number of supporters. The play was rather rough. Pollard and Murgatroyd scored for Bradford, and Lester and Parker for Bramley. LIVERSEDGE v. WAKEFIELD.—At Liver sedge. Re- sult Wakefield, 1 goal 2 tries (8 points); Liversedge, 1 goal (2 points). Neither side scored in the first half, though Lockwood, Metcalfe, and Sharpe played well for their respective sides. Lockwood and Brcak- weli afterwards got tries for the visitors, and one was finely converted by Metcalfe. From a pass by Parker Sharpe dropped a goal for Liversedge. BRICTHOUSE RANGERS v. BATLEY.—At Brighouse. Final score Brighouse, 1 try (3 points); Batley, nil. There was only a moderate attendance of spectators. Both teams were well represented. The Rangers had much the best of the play in the first half, but could only score a try, Egerton being the scorer. The second half was verv evenly contested, both teams playing really excellent football throughout. LEEDS PArlsm CHURCH v. HOLBECK.—At Leeds. Score Church, 14 points Holbeck, 5 points. Before a moderate attendance in miserable weather. Lewis, late of Ulverston, turned out with the Parish. Lotterington was instrumental in scoring a grand try in the first half, no goal resulting. The second half was all in favour of the Churchmen, McNicholas, Lotterington and Stead scorin in turns. Towards the finish the visitors played up pluckily, Duke scoring, the same player landing a goal. HUNST ET v. HcTDDFRSFEr-,LD.-SCOrC Hunslet, 2 goals 1 try (7 points); Huddersfield, 2 tries (6 points). Played at Hunslet, in dismal weather, before about 4,000 people. Both teams were well represented. Huddersfield had the best of the first half, Williams and Boothrovd scoring tries, neither of which were converted. 'Walter Goldthorpe also dropped a goal for Hunslet. Afterwards Hannah scored a brilliant try, and Albert Goldthorpe dropped a goal for Hunslet. GENERAL. OLDHAM V, HATIFAX.-n.es111t: Halifax, 1 goal 2 tries Oldham, 1 goal 1 try. Played at Oldham in a continuing drizzle and slight fog. The only note- worthy event in the first half was a neat try by Edwards, which S. Lees converted. Immediately on changing ends the visitors scored au unconverted try, and in the rough and tumble play which followed, two of the Oldham team retired hurt. Greenwood soon after kicked a goal.