The Merthyr Express

Y G0L0FN _QYMREIQ Y Farddontaeth, Llyfrau Cymraeg f w kadolygu, &c., i'w danfon i'r cyfeiriad canlynol: •—Mr. E. T. John (Ieuan Dyfed). "Glantaf," a, Brynheulog, Penydarren, Merthyr.

"CYWYDD ALLWYN," etc.—Dyma y cyfansodd- iftd olaf a dderbyniasom o law ein hen gyfaill, ffmadawedig erbvn hyn — "Gruffydd Dyfed." vyfaneoddwyd y cywydd hwn ganddo era tipyn amser yn ol, ar olben gyfaill arall i bob un o "-on om, s-ef y diweddar Mr. Jenkin Howell. rhyw rwystr ar ein ffordd i gyhoeddi f "Cywydd" y pryd hwnw; ao wedi darllen tan favwolaeth Mr. George, yr byn a 83inv1 rodd Is ar Ynys Teneriffe, ar gyffin- tau Affrig, yr wythnos o'r blaen, raeddyliaflom "d amryw o'r syniadau a draethir ganddo ef am y cywydd hwn am Mr. H. yn hollol gym- owy-siadol erbyn hyn i'w traethu am dano jrntau. Fal hyn, o un i un, y mae ein hen tyfeillion yn ein gadael. "BWTHTNOD GWTNION CYMBTJ."—Dyfynwn y tanig fechan hon o lyfryn swllt eydd newydd fci gyhoeddi o waith Mr. R. H. Jones, New Brighton, Lerpwl. G-slwir y L'yfr '"Y Drws jftgored." a chynwysa riiyw 54 o ganigau by,r- n, tlvsiob, cyfareddus, ao awgrymol—o'r un fodwedd yn union a'r un a ddyfynir genym. < ynwysa y llyfr hefyd rhyw 12 o ddarluniau. Y mae yn gyfrol fach brydferth a deniadol *»WD-

■■■V.' :,o: DEW I 8 A NT. Gwawrio wnai rhyddid gwerin,—hyd oee hir, Ein Dowi Bant ddifLn. Pery nawd ei rawd a'i rin-i'n hannos I I ddal ei achos eto'n ddi-Jychwio Merthyr. I. D.

-:0;- CYWYDD ALLWYN AR OL Y DIWEDDAR MR. JENKIN HOWELL, ABERDAF Ow, wylwh, dyma alar, A bi-iw cirizi i Aberdar: Rhyw len orddu, gaddugawl, I DywylJodd—guddiodd ei gwawl. E lienor d" wall, union, Di-.wj £ ei fri; dewr ei f ron, Y gwt glew, i'r Gprllewin j Aech jfijl haul, aravjl <3 rin, A'r a lyen o I ol ryna > i~^r' a P^fudd-der. a phla Ucli-i)H^.]jaV gcrdd, wacla'r g&n. tLeb iiowel!—Ow1! beb huao. Maes diwyd ei fywyd fu, A'i len oedd fwnoeuni: Ni chaed i'n pht-h fendith fwy, Na'i bin mad de^grifiadwy adwy Ei ia-wnfyg enaid tofawr, 1 Ei ddrycb oedd uwch llewyrch llawr Yn hofran mevrn iach nwyfre, YD ddiddig i'w drig a'i dre' Cawr oeda ar faes cerddoriaeth^ ilqoddai hon yn nydd ei haeth; Meithrinodd, adhoenodd hj A'i ddawn a'i ryfedd yni. Calfaria hir gofia',r gwr RaeJ, odiaeth, fu lywiawdwr I'w chwrdd mawr gynt, a'i cherddi, A mawl gan ei thenil gu. Deffrodd d^lynau'r dyffryn O'ent gryg ar helyg cyn by X wycb adseinio mewn chwaatb Entidiol fyw ganiadaeth. O'i ol ef heddyw gweLr <jynhana' o egin ir— TJwch o ran ei wych riniau Na thwr o fynor na thai. Amddifad ei iam-wlad fydd O'r mwyn-wr mawr ei 'menydd: Gloddiai i ddirgeJyddion lianos hardd yr Y nvs hon. Ei rywiog Jwythog lithiau, Moathau o'ent i'n hesmwythaut A'i stor o hen ystraeon Gynhyrfent-freinieni y hon. Mor ddiddan ei anian oedd, Heb dwyll dau-wyneb ydoedd. Ei galon wrtb fflanaio'n- fflw > Frwd gurai i frawdgarweh. Ni bu nag o NEBNO w-bu Ond odid mewn diadell; Na brawd a'i folawd yn fwy, Tra yma bu yn tra-mwy. Ond bdlach, yn iach i aetb Ac oeraidd lewyg hiraeth, M:'r gwr o ammor garem, Draw yn bur glaerwyn ei drem- 0 afael byd ofalon, A li vgrcdd yr annedd bon: Ni cha bedd nychu ei bau, Nac ineoedd blin, nao a.ngau: Ond diliaii w-edi dolur. 0 wynfyd yr eilfyd hir. Y Diweddar GBOTrrtDl) Dmux Aberdar.

-:0:- BWTHYNOD GWYNION CYMRU. Fwthynod anwyl Cytmou, 'Does eisiau mo'ch gwyngalchu, Er mwyn eich gwyned yn wyn; Mae'r galon wrth anwylo 0 hyd yn gallu lliwio Gwrtbrychau fel y mynn. Fwthynod gwlad fy mebyd Byth, byth, na feiddier newid Y GWTN oddiar eich mur; Sibryda r gwyn am gariad, Am dlysni mewn cymeriad, Am hoffter at y pur, Mae llawetr palas ceinwych Nerwidiai'i le yn fynych 1 A bwthyn gwyn y wlad. Pa fudd yw cyfoeth lawer? Pa elw geir mewn llawnder, Os na fydd gwir fwynhad. Ond b'le yr a'r bwthynod? A yw eu dyddiau'n darfod? Ai tewi mae eu can? Beth bynag gwrdd a, Chymru, Ma'e'i llwyddiant hi'n dibynu Ar gadw'i thy yn lan. t New Brighton. R. H. JONES. -:0:-

DYGWYL DEWI. (Ton—"Nos Galan.") "Am haneeion yr hen oesau," j Tra la. la, la, la, etc., **Y bydd gam yn y gwvliau," Tra la, la, la, la, etc. Heddyw deuwn ar Wyl Dewi, Tra La, la, la, la, etc. Codwn Saner fwyn i fyny, Tra la, la, la, la, etc. Mawr yw'r gwir, a hir yr erys, Tra la, la, la, la, etc., Yn flodeuog yn ein hynys, Tra la, la, tio6 la, etc., Llwypr y gwir yw'r llwybr gorau, "Tra Ta, la, la, la, etc., Rhodiwn hwn yr hwyr a'r borau, Tra. la, la., la, la, etc. Deuwiv-klant, ar Ddjdd GwyL Dewi, Tra la, la, la, la., etc., Bon a gadwn heb ei gwadu, Tra la, la, la, la, etc. Gwalia fwyn yw gwlad Efengyl, Tra la, la, la, la, etc., Gwyl yw hon i Walia'n anwyl, Tra la, la, la, la, eto. Ðowl W. B. D.

ADGOFION AM HEN WLED1 "GWYL DEWI" YN MERTii Mae Cymru ben bwy gilydd, Bryn a pliant, Yn cadw oofwyl ddedwydd Dewi Sant; Mae lluoedd mawr yn bybyr Yn gwledda fel boneddwyr, I gadw'r wyl yn daifyr, Ond dyma lo sy'n Merthyr— Glan pob dant. 0! angbymodlawn ddathJiad, Dyma dro! Pa synwyr, gwiedd heb irnliad Ydi o? Pwy all fed yn frwdfrydig, Y byrddau'n ysbeiliedig, A'r nifer mor ychydig? v Cbwerw dro 1 Ma.e'r pwyilgor anfoneddig Hwn o'i go'. Mae hiraeth yn fy nghalon, Oes, yo wir, Wrth gofio am y troion, le'n wir: Pan oedd y byrddau'n liawnion 0 follt, a phorc, ac. eidion, Aoednod dof a gwylltion, le'n wir; A bresych, maip, & ohloron, A Uuoedd o ddanteithion, le'n wir. Mae Dewi yn fldfydua Ar ei IJed,d, Yn holi yn bryderus Am y wledd. D'wed, "O! Ferthyriaid anwyl, Mor llwm yw gwedd eich ccwwyl: Pe rlioddid i mi egwyl, D'own atoch chwi am noswyl, I roi gwiedd." Mao li-awer un raewn dilrif. Ar ei daith, Yn gofyn beth By'n cyfrif 1 Am y ffaitb Na chafwyd swper 'Ierti I ddathlu Dvdd Gwyl Dewi; Wet, dyrna. hi cyn tewi- Y pres-evdd wodi pallu Gwneyd y gwaith. Merthyr. BAKDD y GINIAW.

THE NORTHERN UNION GAME NORTHERN UNION CUP COMPETITION EBBW VALE QUALIFY FOR THE SECOND ROUND. STRENUOUS STRUGGLE AT MERTHYR. Merthyr and Ebbw Vale met at Merthyr last Saturday in the first round of the Northern Union Cup competition. Ever since the draw was an- nounced the match bad been eagerly anticipated. No more attractive feature could have been de- sired. The matches between Merthyr and Ebbw Vale have- always attracted large crowds, and al- though the climatic conditions were about as wretched as possible, four thousand spectators wit- nessed the game. Ebbw Vale possessed the better retord in the Northern League, and they were, threfore, favourites. The teams had met three times previously this season. On October 30th they met IT Merthyr in a Northern Unioa League fixture, and until the last minute Merthyr were leading. T^IEN Ebbw Vale scored, and made a draw of the match., in November they faced each other at Ebbw vale, but as the ground was frost-bound only a friendly match WAS played, Ebbw Vale winning easily. On December 27th, they met at Merthyr in the Welsh League, Ebbw Vale winning in the last few minutes by six points to three. Although the odds APPEARED to be against them, the Merthyr men professed to be sanguine as to the result. The fact that they were at home was cer- tainly in their favour. They had been training hard for a week or ten days, and every man was reported to be fit. Ebbw Vale who were accom- panied by a large number of supporters, were equally confident of 6acccss. They had HAD a run of successes recently and occupied a position about midway in the League table, wliorcao Merthyr were bottom but ooe. The teams wero as follow ^MER- THYR Paddison, back; Ponty Thomas, Tom Tho- mas, Syd James, and Raed, three-quarter baclis; Harris and Rhys Rees, half-backs; W. D. Thomas, Dai Thomas, D. B. Davies E. Jenkins. W SEVAN and Norris, forwards. Ebbw Vale: Dai Davies, back; Llewelyn, Chick Jenkins, Smith, Hjggins, three-quarter backs; Thomas and Harvey, half- backs; Foley, Thomas. Bowen. Monks, Williams, and Hitchins, forwards. There were several showers of rain and hail early in the afternoon, but it was fine at, the time for starting. A strong wind blew from goal- to aroal. Ebbw Vale were the first to appear, and they re- ceived a hearty cheer from their followers. Ebbw Vale won the toss, and Dai Thomas kicked off for Merthyr against the wind. Play settled at the cen- tre, where several scrummages took place. Then IJYD James broke through, but Higgins gained half the length of the field for Ebbw Vale by a lofty kick. Ebbw Vale forwards made a burst, and Foley grounded the ball over the line, crediting Ebbw VALE with a try three minutes from the start. Af- tnr the restart play was confined to Merthyr's half, the homesters being unable to snake headway acainst the gale. By means of a penalty kick Mer- liyr crossed the centre line, where several scrim- mages were fought out. Higgins kicked down the lield, and compelled Paddison to touch down. Mer- llivr forwards, playing well together, forced Ebbw Vale back, but a free kick enabled the Mon- mouthshire men to again reach the Merthyr quar- ter line. Ponty Thomas gained relief for Merthyr with a run and kick. Ebbw Vale again attacked, and Foley almost scored, Paddison just beating him for the ball over the line. Paddison was called upon a moment later, and he saved in a. daring fashion, taking the ball from the feet of the Ebbw Val$forwards. Ebbw Vale were continually on the attack, and Chick Jenkins tried several tiines to break through, but the tackling of the Merthyr men was too good. Merthyr were penalised for tackling Dai Davies af- ter he had parted with the ball, but Davies s kick at goal failed. At last Llewellyn ran in after pass- ing between nearly all the Ebbw Vale backs. Chick Jenkins failed at goal from a difficult angle. Di- rectly after the restart Ebbw Vale forwards started st dribble from the centre, but Paddison pulled them up at the quarter line. There was a tem- iwrary cessation owing to an injury to Reed. On (IIE resumption Ebbw Vale again attacked, but Mer- lin R defended splendidly. Davies broke away for Mirthvr, but was called back, Then a peculiar incident occurred. Merthyr succeeded in crossing I he centre line, and the ball was kicked to one of the Ebbw Vale backs, who knocked on. The re- feree whistled, but taking advantage of the knock on, Tom Thomas gathered the ball and ran in be- hind the Ebbw Vale posts, claiming a try. Both sets of players gathered round the referee, and appeared to be arguing with him. At last, he allowed A free kick to Merthyr, but Thomas failed at goal. Just before the interval Bowen scored a third try for Ebbw Vale, who crossed over with a lead of nine points to nil. I Merthyr had done so well in the first half against the hurricane that their supporters were confident they would emerge successfully from the struggle. They made a bold bid for victory, and directly after the resumption, Y D. Thomas made a cliaracleris- j tie BURST foe THE line FROM the eeatre> Then he 1 ————————————————————————————-————— ] passed to Tom Thomas, who easily outwitted the I' Ebbw Vale backs and scored a try. and added the ] goal points. Ebbw Vale had a brief spell on the attack after this, but Harris drove them back with a huge kick, and the visitors had to defend. They j got relief by means of a penalty. Ebbw Vale were I loivcd back again. and several scrimmages were fought out on the line. Higgins cleared, but M„er- U\yr returned to the attack, and Harris jufet failed lo drop a goal for Merthyr. Ebbiv Vale were pen- aiiavj, and Tom Thomas kicked a goal, thus reduc- I iiif Ebbw Vale's lead t) a couple of points. A victory for Merthyr itemed assured, bri they failed to last. The struggle in the firsst half against the wind had void its tale. l'lay settled at centre for a lime eitor this. Then Mer- tltyr attacked once more, and Ponty Thomas com- tltyr attacked once more, and Ponty Thomas com- pelled Dai Davies to touch d>j. Ebbw Vale now j asusmed the aggressive, arm Crick Jenkins was al- most in after a fine run. JMr;j;yr forwards started i movement at the centra ;r, would have ended it) a score, but for Chick. Jcakma, who pulled them up grandly, in tfl,) lasi ica minutes Ebbw ) Vale had much the best ct it.* ar^^nuent, play lie. ing confined to the Sienbi-r -tod. Tli? homesters now fell to'pieces, the ba.±A rcpt^wxiiy mulling. Ebbw Vale, on the other narjd, played with greater dash than ever, ana tu the last minute Chick Jenkins put on a third try bI' the Monmouthshire men, who thus won by twelve points to seven. On the run of the play I think Ebbw Vale de- purred to win, but they were very fortunate indeed. Had they had to face the gale in the first half I iiiink the result would have been different. Win- ning the toss on Saturday was worth at least five points. The Merthyr men wero palpably out of con- dition; had they been playing regularly during the last month or six weeks they would have made a much better fight. Play was mainly confined to the forwards, passing being rarely indulged in by the backs. There was very little to choose between the forwards, but Ebbw Vale displayed a little better finish behind. This, coupled with their better st&yintr powers, and the advantage they gained from having the gale behind them in thQ first half, contributed largely to their success. Merthyr Amateur Rugby Notes. Merthyr and Pontypridd (Thursdays) met at the Rhydycar Grounds on Thursday last. Pontypridd opened strongly, the homesters appearing to take i things too easy until smart work by Fred Hsrr'? resulted in a try between the posts, whicb, beintr con- verted, put Melrlhyv five points to the bad. From a I penalty for deliberate tnpping, Chris Meek placed a fine goal. After the interval, Merthyr fxvm scor- cd through C. Fry', and Chris Meek converting, the I homesters were si ill going strong. Tod "Jamcr scored a try close to the corncr fla«r. Chris Meek {9-lIn .placed-a grand goal. Ponty relieved for a tiitre,, but Merthyt attacked strongly, several promis- ing movements going astray Jtisi before the tijusbj Dai Francis burst tbroush with a good try, which Chris AfeeP agkiin goqlecf. and Merthyr won by four goals (one penalty). ClC points) to Pont- ypridd one troal (5 ooints). The game was well ind was %,cry pleaF-.irit. bar one inci- dent, one nf the Merthyr srort's being considered off' idc by the Poutyoridd men owiujjc to the visiting full-back wearing a. Merthyr jersey, which caused the misiuideri-landinc The score w«s easily on- side. Chris Meek i!<-••>rves spcrinl praise rOl hi I F!,ne f'o"ll II is rumoured that Neath intend i,living )titi) irial.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME. SOUTH WALES SENIOR CUP. THAT EVERLASTING THIRD ROUND. fBy "Halfliack."L The match in the Third Round of this cup com- petition between Mardy and Merthyr Town has un- doubtedly created a record in Welsh football, if not In cup-ties in general. For the fourth time these clubs met on Thursday last, at Mardy, in hopes of bringing the round to an issue, but as on the three previous occasions, honours remained even- two goals each—after extra lime had been played. These continued moetings without definite result has given rise to opinions of some support-ers that the games are "cooked, and that both sides arc r playing for "gates," but those who have followed the games at home and away think very differently for the play has been both keen and exciting in each encounter, both sides doing their level best to snatcfc a victory. Probably the keenness of the play on either side would account (or the many chances of scoring being thrown away, the players being over anxious, lor both sides it is tne last faint hope of a cup this season, each team having been dismissed from the other 'cup competitions IN which they entered A* the commencement of the season. Merthyr have been very unfortunate in losing play- ers that were registered and qualified to compete, and consequently have had to put on a more or less sctatch team to meet the doughty foemen of Mardy. Last Thursday the local forward line consisted of two players ou the right wing who are only casual playe rs, whilst Whittaker, the clever left wing flier and sharpshooter, was only a looker-on owing to an injury to his knee, thus leaving only Fisher and D. W. Davies for the close attention of the contending backs and halves, who gave them few chances to shine. Within seven minutes of the start Pembertoa and Kelly each put on a goal for Mer- thyr, who had rather the best of the play during the tirst half. Mardy played up, but failed to find their proper stride, and though they several times got close to the Merthyr goal, their shooting was of a poor order. The homestes forced a corner, which was accurately placed, but Lewis cleared in a masterful manner, and from another attack Mar- dy were awarded a penalty kick for an infringe- ment of the rules. Lewis took his stand as cool as the proverbial cucumber, and saved a terrific shot from Levi, at which the gallant little BAND'^T supporters who had followed their favourites to the Rhonddatach. cheered lustily. Two easy chances I were missed by tne home team, and Whittaker, who WAS "standing at ease," put in a rasping shot, which only just missed the mark, D. W Davies the next minute shaving the post on the wrong side next minute shaving the post on the wrong side with a lightning shot. Merthyr pressed until half- time, but could not add to their score, and changed ends with two goals to their credit. The visitors attacked on restarting, but were repulsed, and Mardy made things warm for the visitors' defence, two corners falling to the home- sters, which Lewis dealt with in clever style. The homesters would not be put off, and from a deter- mined attack, Levi opened the score for his side, who now worked hard for the equaliser. The Mer- thyr goal had a wonderful escape from a well-placed corner kick, Lewis clearing from a crowd of op- ponents. A foul against W. Davies in the penalty area-by-the-bye, this ground is nearly all "pen- alty" area, there being only two yards between the penalty line and the touch line-was taken by Hugh Jones, who put the ball well out of Lewie's reach, and made the scores equal. Give-and-take play followed, each side striving hard for the lead, and though extra time was played, the scores remain- ed the same, and the game was ordered to be re- played at Penydarren Park on Thursday. I Lewis played a wonderfully good game in goal. otherwise the scores would have been very different, for he repelled a number of good shots in the last half of the game. The evergreen Kelly was easily I the best half on the field, and always seemed to be in the right place at the right moment, and al- ways did the right thing. His play was repeatedly cheered by the Mardy supporters. Churchill was in great form, and rendered his side a great ser- 'I vice. Llewellyn and W. Davies, at back, were clever, though the latter was sometimes too risky. D. W. Davies and Fisher contributed their full share to the game, but they were too closely match- ed to be very effective. On the Mardy side Levi was the best of the for- wards, and Hill, at centre-half, was clever. Hugh Jonep improved as the game went on, doing valu- able work for his side in the last half of the game. Williams, the goalie, did well, and was re- sponsible for many clever saves. MERTHYR V "WELTON ROVERS. Played at Welton, on Saturday, on a very heavy ground, and before a moderate gate. With the exception of Whittaker, the visitors were at full streng..i Pemberton taking his place on the left wing. Play throughout was interesting, and after a well-fought game, the scores stood one goal each. At the start, Merthyr were prominent. The for- wards, being in fine fettle, were soon busy round the Welton goal, Savage testing Cahley in the first few minutes of ths <rame. Pemberton spoiled a pro-1 mising opening through infringing the off-side rule. I Nicholls nearly brought about tho DOWNFALL of the home goal with a line long shot,.Kelly shooting over the bar. just after. By a fine indifidu: 'effctff, { D. W Davies goi near to Catley's cliarkc, hut shot te« SEENT HU fine ATUUNST beiaf. clearcd; AURTHFR were having much the best of the game, and con- tinued to press, Bedford putting in a 6hot from 30 yards' range, scored the first rioint for Mer- thyr. Fisher and Pemberton put in some pretty work, the former gettinsr in a brilliant shot, which was saved. Play continued fast, a corner falling to Welton, but it was hot improved upon. Pem- berton was robbed of the ball when wel! placed, and play was carried to the visitors' half, where Talbot by pretty play, beat Lewis with a lovely shot. Merthyr again attacked, Catley having his work cut out to clear a hard shot by D. W. Davies. shot. Merthyr again attacked, Catley having his work cut out to clear a hard shot by D. W. Davies. Play ruled even for some time, the homesters press- ing when the whistle sounded Iruce, the scoros be- ing Merthyr 1 poal, Welton one goal. -X- •* The second half of tho game saw Welton in bet- ing Merthyr 1 poal, Welton one goal. The second half of tho game saw Welton in bet- ter form, and for same time they kept, the Welsh- men penned in their own half, luit the defence, of the I visitors was superb, Lewis distinguishing himself by saving shots from all quarters. The backs, too, wero safe, and the halves did well, both in at- tacking and defending. The state of the ground towards the cud of the game was wretched in the ex- treme, but the Welton players revelled in the mud. Iftghei? missed a fine opening towards, the ciul, which phauld have^gijien'-MeilhXJ the v-wtijtkr^ jljuV- acpnrM«r shooting was out, of tug ^question .under such condi- tions. Many chances were lost IhroiJKh tho Met-, tiiyr forwards I.ving off-side. Taking the i>!a;/ u!l through the score of one goal each fairly. rcprf.^its- •'tho Wjrir9'S)f"'b«lh; tttfnrgh th^ visitors watild have wonvhad they Vvtken ilie -chances that cafeo* their way. -X' On Saturday, the full team will be on view ai Penydarren Park, when they entertain Kingswood Penydarren Park, when they entertain Kingswood Rovers in a Western League match. The semi-final of the Welsh Cup between Milford and Chester will be played at Penydarren Park oil Monday, and will no doubt attract a large attend- I ance. Aberdare and District Notes. •fBy "Wanderer.I The Western League match between Abordarc I and Treharris, on the latter'u ground, on Saturday, was keenly contested, the Itomcn-icrs winning by the odd goal in three. No previous game has been char- acterised by such varied form as was displa yed by both teams. There were occasions, more particu- larly in the start of ihe game, when Abcrdarc ex- celled lo such an extent that '.he defeat of the "All W hites" scernod inevitable, but a steady im- provement in Tivliurns brought a chan^c in the positions of attack and defencc, and their aggres- sive movements were every whit as smart as-thok; of the 'Darians. *• The score of two goals to one in favour of Tre- harris places the winners in a position that wns not really theirs on the actual run of the play. A draw would have been a far. more equitable result. and there are few Treharris supporters who wtwlÕ not admit, had they closely watched the incident, that the goal scored by Phillips in the last few minutes should have been disallowed. The referee, however, was not, in a position to sec the scorer putting the ball into the net with his hands, and consequently Treharris were allowed the winning goal. » It was distinctly hprd lines on the "Dariq,ns, but there is no redress, and it is poor consolation to them to know that their opponents were aware of (he infringement. The game was remarkable for its kaleidoscopic changes, and also for the number of stoppages for free kicks to be taken. Actual foul- ing was not of such frequent occurrence as the number of free kicks awarded would suggest, and in the over-easerness on the part of the referee to suppress a continuance of the fouling tactics ad- miMedlv indulged in during an early part of the sranie. lie many times penalised for perfectly legiti- mate ch.tres. I' Quit* haif-s-r' >zot> stoppages resulted in the play being1 -rostirted I:Y thp referee "bouncing" the haii. There wre loud demands for three penalties in the that were, unheeded. Th first was Smart- r.Ji'Jled and gained advantage thereby '¡; penalty area, next when Cox de- fiecttho f, of the ball by a similar offence, though occasion a corner kick was allowed, and lastly w'1. T. D. Jones was tripped up after i brilliant break through. Had there been a doubt I to the deservedness of the first two appeals, Ihcf'J was not the slightest question as to the Ic- ynliiy of tho 'Damns' claim for a penalty on the third. In a game where there is much keenness anti- cipated it is absolutely necessary that a firm referee should have charge, and a better exhibition of football will be the outcome. It will be a Titanic struggle when these teams meet in thr -emi-final for the South Wales cup a fortnight hcncc. probably at fountain Ash. The most prominent features of Saturday's match were the strength of the Treharris back; the smart- ness of their inside forwards, and the readiness of Aberdare in adapting themselves as a re-arranjred ,m:- Chapman, the only new player, justified his selection. Farringdon was first scorer, but T. D. Jones was the most clever forward. Abley and Phillips scored for Treharris. and Hughic Wil- liams failed by inches only from doing -to. On Thursday the Aberaman Thursdays encoun- tered Treorky mid-woekcrs in a League mutch at I' Michael's Field. Treorky kicked-nfl and got into stride m the opening minutes. Jones, their cap- tain, was going great guns at cen'tre-b.lf, and helped the forwards to press on the Aberaman goalmouth. After ten minutes' plav the visitors' efforts were rewarded, F. J. Thomas outting in a brilliant shot, whh-h Jaynea could not get near.1 This early reverse s¡{\nthe Aberamanites, who then set to work to retrieve their position. From a centre by J. Jones. Arthur Jones missed a golden chance of scoring. Immediately after, however, J. Isaacs succeedcd in finding tbe net. In the second ha.f it became a battle royal for supre- jriacy. Aberaman were strongest io attacking, while Treorsy displaced more merit in defence. One thing was distinctly unfortunate, viz., the crowd- innr of the spectators a,round the goalmouth. This resulted in two goals being disallowed for Aber- aman, owing to the referee failing to see whether 'he bah really crossed the goal line. Another piece ol i.l-luck also occurred to the homesters, from a penalty Charlie Sitvprthorn failed to send liie t)ali iTItO the net, and a vrroan of disappointment went lorth from the spectators. Try as they would, nfrtnw sido could score in this half, and the ganj« resulted in a draw of one goal each. At the Ynsys Meadow. Cwmbach. a good crowd assembled on Saturday afternoon to witness the Glamorgan League match (Division. 111.) between Pongam United and Cwmbach Crescents. The latter are now second in the League table, and are mak- ing a bold bid for the position of runners-up. On 'he run of the plav_ ja the firfft haif. the teams were evenly matched, and several hard tussles resulted Inroiigb their efforts to score. Neither side sncceed- ;) owing to the admirable defence displayd The in the second half underwent a complete change. As if awaking from a stupor, the Cwm- bachites went for their opponents' goalmouth with a vim and energy that were surprising. No fewer than five goals were scored. Pengam were kept busily defending, and it was a rare occurrence to see them placing the homesters' citadel in danger. Prominent for Cwmbach were J. Evans (centre- forward), E. Scow, D. Davies, Morgan Licyd (capt.), M. J. Davies, and G. Davies. A meeting of the Aberdare District Thursday League was held at Pontypridd on Thursday even- ing last, Mr. Kelly, Aberdare, being in the chair. A number of protests were brought against the Aberaman team by Too Pentre who were defeated at Aberaman by five goals to nit. The chief ground of complaint was thai f«ur Saturday men had been played in the match, this being a violation of the rule that three Saturday men only could assist in mid-week matches. Evidence against the Aber- aman team was contributed by the referee (Mr. Jack Howard, Aberdare), while Mr. George Taylor, Aber- aman, was present to defend his club. After some discussion it was decided to deduct two league points from the Aberaman club's total, while Ton Pentre, who walked Off the field ten minutes before full time, got off scot-free. Another action arisinir out of the same match WAS heard by the committee, viz., the little bout of fisticuffs which occurred be- tween Lennard, of Ton Pentre, and Jno. Isaac, the Aberaman right-wing. The latter was suspended for the remainder of the season, The Aberaman Church Lads and Cwmdare. met on Saturday in the first round of the Aberdare and District League championship cup competition. After a very keen struggle, the game resulted in a draw, no score being registered on either side. "I A match between Trecynon United and Llwydftoed was played at the Park. There was no score at the interval, but in the second half Todd scored for Pengam. Two matches under the auspices of the Aber- dare Schoolboys' League were played at the Ath. letic Grounds, on Saturday morning. The results were: Park, 4, Town Board, nil; Intermediate. 4, St. Fagaa's, nil. Nelson and Abercynon Crusaders met at Treharris, on Monday, in the first round of the club's annual tournament. 'Cynon secured a lead of two goals through E. Griffiths and M. Jones, but Nelson, who were a mncb heavier Side, adapted themselves to the heavy ground better than their opponents, and scor- ed goals by Ike Richards (2), Llew. Edwards (2), and B. T. Williams, and thus won by five goals to two. At Michael's Field, on Saturday. Aberaman Wan- derers encountered Brithdir in a Glamorgan League fixture (Division III.). Owing to the late arrival of the visitors the match did not commence until after 5 o'clock, and consequently short time had to be plaved The homesters played against tho wind in the first half, and Brithdir scored a goaJ through the efforts of their forwards. With the chango of ends the tables were completely turned. Aberaman now did the majority of the pressing, and utilised the wind to good advantage. Tom Finn, the home captain, rounded his opponents, and got through a fine goal, after ten minutes' play. Five minutes later Silverthorn did the trick in similar fashion, and thus put his side ahead. Dick Samu- els was entrusted with a penalty, but his terrific kick was stopped by the Brithdir custodian, who injured himself in doing so. The Wanderers ran out winners by two goals to one. There was a large crowd on the Ynys Ground on Monday, when the Aberaman Wanderers met the Cwmbach Crescents in the third round OF the Trehafod Charity Cup. In former contests Aber- aman had defeated Abercwmboi, and Cwmbach had beaten Porth Juuiore by fifteen goals to nil. From the first, the players infused unnecessary vigour into their play. This was actuated to a great tent by the spectators, who goaded on their favourites with loud cries and shouts. Almost a climax was reach- ed when Aberaman were awarded a penalty., Char- lie Williams scoring a goal. Cwmbach now exerted themselves all the more to get into stride. Despite their fine forward work, however, Williams and Cumner were like stone walls in the back division, and penetration of the goalmouth was well-nigh impossible. In the second half, the participants on both sides seemed bent on playing the man in- stead of the ball, and how they eluded serious injury is beyond comprehension. The crowd was quite as excited as the players, and the game was stopped on several occasions owine to spectators encroaching on the field of play. Once it seemed as if there would be a free fight, but this was averted. Fouls were frequent, and some of the decisions of the referee were booed and hissed bv the dissatisfied element in the crowd. No scoring took place in this half, so that the Wanderers won by one goal to uil. The Aberaman Church Lads Brigade played a match against Cwmdare, at the Aberaman Park, on Saturday. A pleasant game, in which the great- er amount of pressing wa,s done by the homesters, resulted in a pointless draw. On Monday afternoon, the C.L. Brigade turned out against Abercwmboi, at Michool's Fiåld, the fixture being under the aiispices of the Aberdare and District League. Fred Cummings, scored a fine goal for the Church Lads in the first naif. In the second half a second goal Was sectored by the home- sters from a penalty, .which was finely placed by Will Owen. By virtue or the above successes, the Brigadiers have now climbed to the top of the Aberdare League. < Mountain Ash were at home on Saturday to ¡ Livvynvpia, aud won by six points to nil. The 1 ground WAS in an awful condition, and this plus 11 the extremely bitter cold wind made play very difficult It UI gratifying to recftrd < -rut IJD. i provement in the play of the home pack. On Sat- urday they played as a united pack, and not as striving units. It is unfair to particularise, but their play throughout the first half against wind and ground was simply magnificent. Benjamin was again in tip-top form, and this means much to the homesters. Llwynypia were best served by their de- fence, and Griffiths, the back, was great. The vis- iting forwards strove hard, but wero out-pointed. J. Thomas, the home back, was to be pitied, as he only bad six or seven kicks right throughout. Glamorganshire Association Leacy. Notes [By "tho New Boy."] Probably the most important contest locally, and one which will probably have a most important bearing on tho Western League championship was the meeting of those old rival*, Treharris and Aber- dare at the former place, md seeing that the All Whites went r.ne better than the 'i>arians at the finish, only a victory over l<:is!ol ltovers is Ill" cessary to give them a strong position at the head of the table. In League..Ponilottyn met GilfacU aL :a> ■tetribls". aliekj: AHlW!4S& l'otity had the advantage of,a vigorous breeze \n tho "hrait 'liaUY-it was not .until, atfer tliu ii.terv;i) ttuu iiu\ta!;io gav« IKeip 4ise lead "with tie only "j >.vt of the ma'-etir 'into, tftc 'opening of the be- 'iud -tiftjf <fitw>tire<f GWsmST'"considerably,"artjt CBven,.[ ilie tia(&e tlttRnfmji, ■su^eroaVa.r vojfy but the wretched condition of the held sjwiled t'hctr ai tempts at pass tig. lV.r the ioscrs, Smith could hardly be blamed tor the defeat. McNaught anu Walters deictided splendidly at back. Alway, half, and Bullock and Green, forward, also worked hard. For Pouty, It. Oweu, in aoa), accomplished many good things, while Williams and Gale worked and Bullock and Green, forward, also worked hard. For Pouty, It. Oweu, in oal, accomplished many good things, while Williams and Gale worked hard in dcfence. -x- -x- Ncw Tredegar met with an unexpected reverse at Nelson, the latter delighting their supporters with ii t-plendid (wo to one victory. *}R *>R Ncw Tredegar met with an unexpected reverse at Nelson, the latter delighting their supporters with ii t-plendid two to one victory. In the Third Division, Pentrebach entertained L!anbr;vdaci'. Hovers, and it may at once he stated tiiat correctly guessing the spin of the coin un- doubtedly enabled the visitors to Win a somewhat remarkao'.e by the odd goal in seven. From the outset the visiting forwards boded danger, and ere long a terrific shot from Batletl found the target Inspired by this success, the Rovers quick- ly forced come!, which was well placed to lic- I the latter sending against the home cus- todian; who railed to stop its onward flight. Des- pite tile good defence of the home brigade, the nippy Hovers increased their lead to lour clear goals ere breathing time arrived. After restarting l'entrc- bac.li, nothing daunted, went straight for their .op- ponents' citadel, and Watts scored a lovely goal, while within the next five minutes Cross and Phil- lips added further points. Being only a goal behind I'etitreLmch tried hard to equalise, but their efforts during the eariy stages against the wind began to tell. a tale, and the Rovers took heart and turned defence into attack, nearly scoring on one occa- sion. The closing stages proved very exciting, but no further score was recorded. For Pentrebach Watts and Phillips did well. Aberfan should have met Abercanaid United at home, but the referee declared tho ground unfit for such an important encounter. Quakers' Yard. who are making a great bid for the Section B championship, put paid to the account of Nelson Reserves, who had not hitherto been defeated, by three goals to one. Nelson scored first, and althougb being much inferior in physique, made matters warm for their opponents. The Quakers, however, settled down quickly, and put oil two points. After resuming one of the Nelsonians sin- ned in the sacred area, and Michael experienced no ,difficulty in converting the resultant penalty. Merthyr Vale administered a terrible thrashing to Mountain Ash Juniors, winning by no less than seven goals to nil. Troedrhiwfuwch visited Ystrad Mynach, and de- feated the villagers by two goals to one after a very pleasant game. In the Fourth Division the most meritorious per- formance was the great victory of Pontlottyu Lads Brigade by four clear goals over their Abertysswjr neighbours. Durfng the first half, onlv one team was in the picture, and that was not 'Tysswg, J. C. Davies (2), T. J. Smith, and Fred Thomas see- ing goals, the last going for the target like a ver- itable cannon ball. After resuming, 'Tysswfr ap- peared to better advantage, but failed to pierce the home defence. For 'Tysswg Edward, in goal, cov- ered himself with glory. Faraday (baek'i, und Powell (half) also defended well. For the lirigade, it would be manifestly unfair to single o-it aiiy one for special praise when all did so well. Bargood Athletics added immensely to their fame by defeat incr Greenfield Rovers, who held » good position on the table, by four clear goals. For Bargoad, Foster, who accomplished the hat trick, did very well. Aberbargoed secured a good victory over Trocd. rniwfuwch, at home, by three goals to one. ,in A Glamorganshire League match was p'aved be- tween llrithdir and New Tredegar, at Brithdir, on Monday. Both teams were strongly REPRESENTED. The ground was on the heaw side. The Thistles showed the best football at 'the start, the home- sters' play being rather wild. Gradually, how- ever, the sterling defence of Harrv Williams, Welsh, and "Micky" (in goal) turned the course of the game. At length Dudley, who had been showing smart form, opened Bdthdir's account with a light-, ning shot. Upon resuming the homesters continued to have the best of the play, although the Thistles were responsible for some clever advances, especially on the left. Profiting from a mistake by the New Tredegar goalkeeper Hopkins Morgan scored a se- cond, followed shortly after by A third from Wil- liams. Hughes distinguished himself in goal by several smart saves. Brithdir took their chances and deserved the substantial victory. The local Derby between Bargoed Athletic and Aberbargoed, on Monday, excited considerable in- terest at Gilfach. Ridge scored for the Athletics in practically the first, minute. Following this, Bargoed again attacked, but the Aberhargood de- fence oould not again be penetrated. After resum- ing the Saints asserted themselves to seme pur- pose, and soon equalised, bot despite the fact that they again swarmed the Athletios' citadel, no fur- ther scoring resulted. For Aberbargoed Cook and Daniel played well. For the Athletics W Ridge and T. Foster were very conspicuous throughout. Tredegar District Notes. fBy "Old Judge.'1 Tredegar Town deserve congratulation upon their triumph over the Monmouthshfre Senior Cup hold- ers in a League encounter on Saturday. There wae nothing fluky in the win, for it was obtained by skilful football combined with unflagging per- sistency. Starring against a powerful wind, they surprised the supporters by promptly attacking, and. Passmore finished up a clever movement by netting the ball. The winners showed better form than they had done this season previously, their combination BEINTR exceedingly good and their passing and general footwork highly creditable. Passmore was very conspicuous at hack, and Jones, the captain, was continually shining. With the exception of Richard's one blunder, he gave a very skilful display in goal. Cwm put in a lot of nice work, but their shooting was very erratic, several apparently easy shots being badly missed. The Rugby team visited Blaenavon in the League competition, and effected a draw the score being a goal and a try each. Considering the circum- stances this result is highly creditable. Tredegar played only 14 men throughout and were greatly handicapped thereby, especially as the Blaenavon pack was heavier in the aggregate. The ground was in a shocking state, and rendered accurate pass. ing almost impossible. This told against Tredegar more than against Blaenavon. for the visiting backs were faster than the home lot, and if they could have handled they would in all probability have added to their score. The team have ample justification in complaining of the way they were treated by the committee on Saturday, and the conduct of the players in ful- filling the fixture and playing so well in face of such discouragements speaks well for their sporting propensities, and should receive the approbation of the qublic. Reference is made to the incident in another column. Rhymney Valley Rug-toy Loague Notes. [By "the Old Wag."] Only one first division league game was down for decision on Saturday last, viz: Pontlottyn v. Caerphilly, but to the intense disappointment of Polity's supporters, the representatives of Chaese- opofis sent word regretting their inability to "raise the wind" to make the* journey As Pont- lottyn have been disappointed EN so many occa- sions this season, possibly they arc becoming ac- customed to this sort of proceeding. Khymney, who had not appeared in the presence, of their own supporters since New Year's Day met a smart combination in Cardiff Harleguilij, at home. Uufortunately the homesters were only able to field but A shadow of their regular, com- plement. Winning the toss, however, enabled them to secure the advantage of a terrific hurricane at their backs, which they were not slow to utilise to the full, the front rank fairly over-running the citizens' defence, and ere long Vincent Jones secured a good try. Continuing in the ascendant, the homesters again rushed the ball over. Owing to Uie wretched state of the ground it was decided to confine the second half to 15 minutes only, dur- ing which time Rhymney succeeded in keeping their line intact. For the winners Bevan, at full-back, accomplished wonders. Lewis Davies, although playing out of his usual position, also did well. Li Ford and Boddoe at half, and GL Morgan, J. Lewis, S. V Jones, and Cross, forward, were con- tinually prominent with good work. For the 'Qujhd Huntley full-back, Fothergill, threequarter, Long, half, and Jackson, Smith, and Ormsbv, for- ward, carried off the honours. Garnvach met Brynmawr Seconds at home. Da- vies, the home custodian, early came into prom- inence with a fine run, but was pushed into touch. Scoring, however, soon came, Thomas crossing with an unconverted try. The second half again fa- voured Garnvach, Thomas repeating his earlier achievement. For the winners, Hayward and Dur- bin, forward, and Herridge and Wat kins, at half, did well. Crumlin, although playing at home, were forced to acknowledge defeat at the hands and feet of Talywain by a NENALTY Foal to 11'1. Machen journeyed to Risca in a friendly en- gagement, and divided the honours in a keenly- contested game. No score being recorded. New Tredegar United visited Rhymney, on Mon- day, to meet another United combination, and left behind them their undefeated certificate. Although facing the wind Rhymney attacked most prior to the interval, but nothing tangible accrued. After resnmihg, the homesters pressed from (he outset, and following a good run. Parry scored for Percy Davies to majorise. New Tredegar after- wards improved, but failed to equalise. For RBYM- ney, Parry and McVicars, at three-quarters, Tom Lloyd, half, and Hawkes. W. T. Morgan, and Evan Jones, forward, did well, while for the visitors Da- vies, full-back, Newman and Richards, three-quar- ters, and Pritchard, Dai Bowen, and Bishop were most in evidence. RHYMNEY VALLEY RUGBY LEAGUE TABLE. Division I. i P. W. D. L. Pte. Aberbargood I 5 1 0 4 7 Rhymney 5 2 1 2 6 Machen "6- 2 2 2 6 Caerphilly 7 1 3 3 5 Pontlottyn 3 1 I I J Aberbargoed one point added. Pontlottyn one point deducted. Division II. New Tredegar 5 4 1 o 8 Tzedegar flibs. 3 2 1 o 4 Beaufort 4 2 2 0 4 Rhymney United 5 2 3 0 4 Aberbargoed Reserves 2 0 2 0 0 RHYMNEY VALLEY OLD BOYS LEAGUE. I Mr. T. H. Llewellyn, Fochriw, presided over a meeting of the above League at the Royal Hotel, Rbiomer* sa Monday last. Tredegar Hibernians j

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appealed against a decision of the Leaguo in I awarding twopoint.s to New Tredegar It was re- solved that the Neiv Tredegar secretary be asked to attend the next meeting when the matter will be further considered. Mr. T. Davies, a Rhymney re- feree, reported S. Weeks, Deri, for unruly conduct and refusing to leave the field wben ordered. It was resolved the match be replayed, and Weeks be suspended from taking part in two League matches. Bargoed protested against B. Thomas, of Tredegar, as being over age, but as the latter's birth certificate to the contrary was forthcoming, the protest was cot sustained. It was decided to play the North v. South match at Rhymney, on Thursday, March 24th, and the following teams were selected :-I\ortli Full-back, T. Jones (Rhymney); three-quarter backs, J. R. Thomas, J. Duggan, T. Price and Gitten3 (Rhymney); half-backs, L. Evans and A. Weeks (Rhymney); forwards. J. Gardener, Hurley, Stockwell, J. Acroman. and H. Thomas (Rhymney), B. Thomas, Lippiatt, and Phillips (Tredegar). North: Full-back, Probert (Bargood): three-quarter backs, J. Morris, and L. Bowen (Deri), C. Lynch (Bargood), and Rooms (New Tredegar); half-backs, W, Charles and H. Evans (Bargoed); forwards, H. James, Andrews, IV Lewis (New Tredegar), F. Higgs, B. Stevens, and A. Jones (Deri), M. McCarty and E. Majicr (Bargoed). Referee, Mr. Bromage. Bargoed. Monmouthshire Association Notes. 1 [By "the New Boy."] After winning eight League encounters without once tasting of the bitterness of defeat, Newport Barbarians w-cre forced to acknowledge defeat at Cwm by the narrow margin of a goal. However, as their conquerors met with die disaster at Tre- degar. on Saturday taet. everything points to the Ba's Ba's" being eventually proclaimed cham- pions of the first division. Llanbiileth, who ai one period threatened to carry off the honours, visited Caerleon, but unfortunately were unable to field their full strength. Even play marked the open. in exchanges. The visiting front rank then ini- tiated several pretty rounds of passing, one of which resulted in Thomas forcing a corner, from which Moon gave them the lead. Enlivened by this reverse, Caeleon soon retaliated, and Eb Jones nearly scored. Near time George Jones notched the equal- iser. After resuming, Caerleon made matters warm for the visitors, and both Price and Finn were kept. busily employed defending. Later, Llanhilleth im- proved, and on several occasions only brilliant clearances by Brittain kept them out. Near time both teams struggled desperately to secure the winning point, and in a rush on the visiting goal, one of their backs handled, and from the resultant penalty kick EB Jones PUT through. The closing stages were marked with some rather strenuous play, and the referee had to admonish several of the players. Despite the defeat of Newport Barbarians, at Cwm, considerable interest was evinced in their visit to Abergavenny. The Castle team, with the slope in. their favour, were early in the ascendant, and Senior only cleared with considerable difficulty. Unfortunately for AW, Francis. one of their crack players, collided with one of the Usksiders, and was unable to take any further part in the game. Upon resuming, the "Ba, Ba's" attacked vigorously, and at lensrth Meaker broke through, and gave Jones no chance with his final shot. Aber retaliated, but Pritchard sent them back, and Jones made several good clearances. Dai Griffiths and Fraser next made one of their old time bursts, and as the former was sent over in the sacred area. a penalty was awarded, but Pritchard saved splendid- ly. The second half saw the Castle team early ag- gressive, and Griffiths gave Pritchard a warm shot. "Ba Ba's" next retaliated strongly, but Jones was at his best, and easily repelled shot after shot. As time was fast approaching, the homesters put on a final spurt, and Eraser equalised. Despite the fact that they were playing one short of their full com- plement, Aber proved full value for their one point. Jones, in goal, played a great game, while James, Dawes, and Denner all defended well. Forward, Len Fraser, Dai Griffiths, and Roberts were best. Tredegar Town accomplished a sterling perform- ance in overcoming Cwm, last season's champions, at home, by four iroals to two. thus TAKING four points out of the Cwmites this season, as on No- vember 6th last, they had THE audacity to visit Cwm and defeat them on their own sward by the odd goal in five. It is worthy of note that Tredegar are the only side which have defeated Cwm in both engagements thise season. ———————