The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

IHE GOVERNMENT OE THE GAME, By W. FICKFORD. It would be hard to find in any form of 8>orfc a parallel to the wonderful organisa- on that controls the British winter pastime Of Association football. The genius of tho Anglo-Saxon race, which ever runs strongly in the direction of law and order, permita Sxceedingly few things to ba done in a hap- azard manner. The Football Associa- tion controls a mighty army of footballers, which is not without its riral sections, its differences of opinion and its conflicting in- terests, in a broad spirit, and yet with a ttrong arm. There is nothing so great that it will shrink from tackling and nothing so amall as to be outside its ken. While it orders the way for the football community by strict rule and n'ethod, it gives wide scope for local option. While requiring perfect compliance with all essentials that really matters, it permits home rule in administra- tion. There are affiliated to it fifty Associa- tions covering mcjt of the great cities and counties of England, several Colonial bodies, the Army, and the Roval Navy. At the lowest eshmato its control reaches and a fleet a in England alone 12,000 properly constituted clubs, a quarter of a million amateur players, 100,000 officials, 1,000 leagues and cup competitions, 5,000 referees, who are re- quired to bs qualified by examination, aDd 5,000 professional players, who are registered under stringent regulations, and to back up its normal authority it has m-oro than ^12,000 in its war chest. The FOOTBALL Association. This article deals mainly with the" Foot- ball Association," which is the most powerful of all the authorities controlling the game, but in addition to it, working on similar lines and bound bv International agree- ments, there are the" Scottish Football Asso- ciation, the Football Association of Wales, and the Irish Football Association, each with its smaller army of clubs and players. And across the seas there are growiugly powerful Colonial bodies and Continental Associations, Which being purely autonomous, neverthe- less accept the main principles of the game as laid down by tho British International Board and control a great array of more or less well organised and equipped clubs. For tho Association game with its simplicity, ita adaptability, and its attractiveness is win- ning the world over to its swav. Half naked blacks scorning boots or shinguards follow the round ball with zest under the burning lun in Borneo, and the Iroquois with moeas- lined feet lose what dignity that conquering race once had in the pursuit of Soccer. And when one thinks that outside the pale of legislation are all the schools, private and elementary, with their teeming crowds of happy-faced boys, to whom football is a second nature, but who plays to the game as laid down for them by the authority, it is indeed a wonderful thing to contemplate. tf SMALL Beginnings. The Football Association, which vras the first organised body of control, i3 now in its forty third year, and seeing that it has grown by slow degrees to its present great- ness and has had to adapt itself to many changing conditions, its power and scope are really extraordinary. The story of its growth is of absorbing interest, but I must let that pass in order to look at its position of to-day. Primarily the Association is a union of the leading clubs and local Associa- tions for mutual advantage. These bodies are the real ruler3. They have tho power, whenever thev meet, or choose to meet, to make regulations and give orders. Alone in them assembled in a general meetinc lies the tight to make or unmake rules. They say and it is done. But for the purposes of carry- ing out its orders, and for doing the de- tail work of each season, a council is elected. A HONOURED Head—Loud KiNNAIRD. This body is tho one with which the football community conies most into contact, and it is a powerful and business-like chamber. At ita head is an old International, Lord Kin- naird, a player in his day of the best type, imbued with the finest traditions of public school life, and a of wide philanthropic iews, the Preside;.i i-;o of the Y.M.C.A. Ijtor is he a mere figuvs head, for the atten- dance book contains his signature at a majority of the meetings. With him servo seven officers. Of these six aro Vice-Presi- dents annually elected, and it speaks well for the game that competition is a rare event. The doyen of tne six is Mr. Charles Crump, the President of the Birmingham ÅS- sociation, a man versed in the law of foot- strong in personality, and of charming disposition. His connection with the Associ- ation goes back to the early eighties. Next in order of election is Mr. J. C. Clegg, of Sheffield, the Chairman, a strong man, of de- cided powers, and a veritable champion of the purity of the game. The third is Mr. C. W. Alcock, who for nearly thirty years occupied the position of secretary, and now In his honorary capacity is loved and ad- pired as much for his personal qualities as for his long connection with the game. Mr. G. 8. Sherrington, of Suffolk, an able lawyer and devoted lover of foofball, Mr. C. J Hughes, of Cheshire, who holds the record for long service as Hon. Secretary of his county Association, and Mr. J. J: Bentley, the President of the Football League, com- Jilete the list. These with Mr. D. W. Wool- all, of Blackburn, tho Hon. Treasurer, form a powerful coterie, in whoso hands the bast Interests of the game are safe, and from whom the Council derive excellent guidance. A Representative Assembly. Next to these come ten divisional repre- sentatives of clubs, and then the representa- tives of the great local Associations, some 35 in number. A few of these are not well known in the football world, but the bulk of them have won their spurs in the organisa- tion of the game in the country. Among jhem I might specially name Mr. W. McGregor, the founder of the League sys- tem of playing, Mr. R. P. Gregson, for over I yrenty years secretary of the greatLaucashire Association, and Mr. John Lewis, the most famous of our referees. The Council includes representatives of all shades of foot- ball opinion, from the pronounced profes- sional club official, to the determined ama- teur believer. The Army and the public ■ohools have their share in the general con- ,°V a.nd ^e Corinthians have an equal voico With Aston Villa. The man from the county that Is a hot bed of paid players sits side by fide with the man from the county where the pro is anathema. The City representa- tive and the delegate from a lonely shire are there check by jowl, and there is no bar or hindrance to anv interest. A Baron sits ?L0n& 6 an Receiver, a Justice of the Peace next to a journalist, a Captain a Ueutenaflt, a clergyman and a solicitor al- ternate places with an engineer a schcol- aster. a manufacturer, and a Surveyor of Jaxea. The motto of the Council is tfce pest Interests of the game." A Gigantic Organisation. But this CDuncil of over fifty is rather un- wieldly for ordinary detail work, and each lteason there is elected, by the officers, in order to avoid jealousy as much as possible, working Consultative Committee of about » third the number, and between them there are some dozen regularly fixed meetings held jtech season. Further, and in order to save e time of the Council, an Emerccnoy of three (Messrs. Clegg, Crump, »nd Alcock) investigate by occasional meet- ings and much correspondence, a number of cases that call for attention, and in somo in- stances not perhaps so often as would bo Wise, special commissions are appointed to Jh 8Pecific matters. It is sometimes eit that more work mig^it be given to tivate mmbers in the way associating them m turn with more cXDcrienced/ófficials in the VAnn<V V er landing committees that are Association6 *? £ e^' 7h° f tional Cup-ties and Interna- the hands ar9 P*aCf'd almost entirely in "ritho 0f legislation and recommending"°riiLe rev? S,°VOT AmSr cip, and wS- FT°t°Lb°a hAT0iali°° CU'P in •tagae. It ia a hard-working and excellently EKf.Ed cenlr.' "(oi?^wi'h "I lormshed rooms >t 104, High Holborn energetif SecretaryTi It i'a th. ?nd/vtaff of clerks to boot. a ?nt.re P!n of 00 ltrol» the kevstone of SttST'loVr,oh' ■ <* »?°tem ETi to thl "P -'chM oat ita so moat remote corn*.

LEAGUE -FIRST DIVISION. Results up to Saturdav, October 27th:— -110 Goals P. W. L. D'n. Ptg. Everton 11 7 2 2 27 12 16 Newcastle U. 10 7 2 1 25 13 15 Woolwich A. 10 7 2 1 22 13 15 Sheffield W'day- 10 6 1 3 20 14 15 Aston Villa 11 6 4 1 24 18 13 Bolton W 9 5 2 2 17 12 12 Manchester U. IP 4 2 4 14 13 12 Sheffield U. 9 5 3 1 17 16 11 Sunderland 9 3 3 3 16 15 9 Bristol City 10 3 4 3 15 15 9 iXirby Couiity 10 3 4 3 13 16 9 ott." County 10 1 3 6 8 10 8 Liverpool. 10 3 5 2 17 13 8 Bury 11 2 5 4 j7 21 8 Birmighani 10 3 5 2 14 19 8 Preston N. E. 9 3 5 1 12 16 7 Manchester (J. 10 2 5 3 19 32 7 Blackburn R. 9 2 5 2 14 10 6 Stoko 11 1 6 4 10 19 6 Middlesbrough 9 1 6 2 11 21 4 LAST SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Liverpool 5, Manchester City 4. Ever ton 3, Bolton Wanderers 1. Sheffield United 4. Woolwich Arsenal 2. Notts County 2, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Stoke 2, Sunderland 2. Manchester United 2, Birmingham 1. Bristol City 2, Bury 0. Middlesbrough 3, Aston Villa 2. Blackburn ltovers 5, Derby County 1. Newcastle Uniicd 2, Preston North End 1. LEAGUE—SECOND DIVISION, Results up to Saturday, October 27th: — uoais P. W. L. D'n. For Ag't. Pts. West Drom. A. 10 7 2 1 23 7 15 Choke a 9 6 2 1 23 9 13 Leicester Focsso 10 6 3 1 14 7 13 Notts Forest 10 6 3 1 21 13 13 Hull City 9 5 2 2 16 6 12 Burnley 10 6 4 0 16 7 12 W'hampton W. 11 5 4 2 16 12 12 Stockport C'ty.. 9 4 2 3 13 9 11 Bradford City. 10 4 3 3 13 14 11 Gaineboro' T'ty. 11 4 5 2 15 17 10 Leeds City 10 3 3 4 12 17 10 Grimsby Town 10 4 5 1 15 16 9 Clapton Orient. 9 3 3 3 10 15 9 Lincoln City 10 3 4 3 13 19 9 Bursleiji P. V. 10 3 6 1 17 26 7 Baa-nsiey 9 3 6 0 13 13 6 Chesterfield 10 2 6 2 10 16 6 Blackpool 10 1 5 4 8 14 6 Glojsop 9 3 6 0 14 30 6 Burton United.. 10 2 6 2 9 to 6 LAST SATURDAY'S MATCHES. West Bromwich Albion 1, iinll City 0. Notts Forest 3, Gainsborough Trinity 2. Bradford City 2, Glo&o.op 1. Barmiey 3, Bursleni Porij Valo 2. Blackpool 0. Chesterfield 0. Wolverhampton W. 3, Burton United 0. Chelsea 2, Grimsby Town 0. Clapton Orient 1, Lincoln City 1. Burnley 1, Leeds City 0. Stockport County 1, Leicester Fcsse 0. THE COMBINATION. Results up to Saturday, October 27th:-— Goals. P. W. L. D. For.Ag st.P Chester 7 7 0 0 30 3 14 W hitchurch 5 4 1 0 19 7 8 Oswestry 7 3 2 2 12 8 8 Nantwich 5 4 1 0 12 9 ij Birkenhead 7 4 3 0 15 14 8 Wigan Town 6 3 1 2 7 6 8 Wrexham 7 3 3 1 10 10 7 CJrewe 8 2 4 2 18 25 6 Tranmsre Rovers 6 2 3 1 6 9 5 Druida 6 2 3 1 8 13 5 Bangor 8 1 4 3 8 15 5 YV rexham Vies. 7 2 5 0 5 10 4 Rhyl 6 1 4 1 7 14 3 Chirk 7 1 6 1 5 15 3 LAST SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Whitchurch 4, Crowe Alexandra 2. Birkenhead 4, Druids 1. Chester 2, Wrexham 0. .Oswestry 3, Wrexham Victoria 0. FIXTURES FOR TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). Birkenhead v Rhyl. Crewe Alexandra v. Tranmere Rovers. Nantwich v. Bangor. Wigan Town v. Chester. Wrexham Victoria v Druids. NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. First Division. ("North Wales Chronicle" Challenge CuP). Results up to Saturday, October 27th: — Goals P. W. L. D'n. For Ag'i. Pt! Oolwyn Bay .3 2 0 1 9 4 5 Holyhead .2 2 0 0 11 1 4 Llandudno A. 2 1 1 0 2 8 2 Blaeuau F'tiniog 2 0 1 1 2 J 1 Conway 1 0 Q 1 2 8 1 Bangor Res 3 0 j 3 10 1 Carnarvon U. 1 Q 1 0 0 1 0 Portmadoo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TO-MORROW'S (SATURDAY) FIXTURES. Colwyn Bay y. Hoiyhead.—Referee, W. LI. Jones. Carnarvon UnJtod v. Portmadoc. Referee, F. J. H Beech. Conway v. Llandudno. Referee, O. 0. Jol-.es. Played on the ground of the firstnamed clubs. Second Division. Results up to Saturday, October 27th:- Goals P. W. L. D'n. For Ag't. Pts. Rhyl Church Guild. 10 0 1 1 1 1 Ruthin 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 Rhyl Victoria 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 Llandudno Res. 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 Denbigh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rhuddlan Conser 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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TO-MORROW'S (SATURDAY) FIXTURES. Rhyl Church Guild v. Rhuddlan.Referee, II. Heap. Rhyl Victoria v. Denbigh.—Referee, R. W. Jones. Played on the ground of the first-named clubs.

NORTH WALES COAST JUNIOR CUP. Firat Round. BANGOR RESERVE v. CARNARVON UNITED. Smart Victory for tho Reserves. (By "Recorder"). Instead of Whitchuch, according to tho Com- bination arrangements, wo had Carnarvon United playing off a. tie with the local reserve team in the first round of the North Wales Junior Cup at Bangor on Saturday. There was a large attendance of spectators quite a Orainful of whom accompanied the team from Carnarvon. For some years football has been lyin practically dormant at Carnarvon, but judging by their enthusiasm, the followers of socoor code im the old town intend to have a team worthy of its predecestors. The teams, which were in charge of Mr J. Ll. Williams. Holywell, wero as tollows:- Bangor Reserve: Williams, goal; J. Owen and E. Pritchard, full backs; Arthur Jones, Joe W Uiairris, and T. A. Griffith, half backs; Burns, Evans, Cromar. Hughie Owen, and Ha.rry Evans, forwards. Carnarvon United: G. H. Jones, goal; R. Ediwards and Baston, full backs; G. Palmer, R. Herbert, and Hughes, half backs; J. Jones, H. Roberts, Edwards. E. Hughes, and it. H. Roberts, forwards. Bangor started well, and at the close of ten minutes' play Jce Williams hcort-d with a beauty. This reverse stung the Carnarvon for. wards, who dashed up tho fiold. but tho outside left mni; wildly. At this stage, one of the most exciting incidents witnessed on the Bangor ground this season occurred iin tho neighbour- hood of the Carnarvon goal. Shots wero literally rained upon G. H. Jones, the Carnar- von custodian, two splendid efforts being dis- patched by Hughie Owen, whilst Ha.rry Evans raised a perfect furore of cheers by driving a. terrific) grounder which went just wido of (he mark. Then E. Hughes went sprinting up tho wmg, and when in the danger zone he was ooviously tripped, but tho referee thought otherwise. From thirty yards' range. Burns u j^' ball we.nt whizzing into the hands of the custodian, who let it drop, and before he had time to coover it Cromar darhed up and eoorad. BANGOR THREE GOALS UP. Within a minute R. T. Evans registered a third goal for Bangor. A foul against Herbert for jumping endangered the C-arnirvon goal, but in a tirioe the scene of operations was changed, J. Jones indulging in a promising epriiit, which nea.rly culminated in a goal, through tihe home custodian leaving his charge. Then tho Carnarvon forwards, the whole five of them, murdered a glorious chance, and although R. H. Roberts managed to head into the net, it was from an obvious offside posi- tion. A mistake by Arthur Jones nearly led to the downfall of the Bangor goal and J. Jones raised quite a round of cheers for a splendid shot from an almost impossible posi- tion. Ca.rna,rvon were now more than holding their own, but the forwards misled a series of fine opportunities, especially E. Hughes, who allowed himself to bo robbed by the goal- keeper. Cl-ose to the interval tho Bangor cus- todian. when all appeared lost effected an ex- ceedingly fine save. Half time: Bangor 3, Carnarvon nil. The first move in the second half was made by E. Hughes, who galloped towards the Ban- gor goal, Jb<ut Joe Williams checked his pro- gress a.nd passed to R. T. Evans, who forced a.n abortive corner. Hughie Owen indulged in an individual sprint, and when hi a favourable spot for scoring, Baston crossed over and dis- possessed him. Bu!; Evans was not to be dono for he barged tho ball against the crossbar a few minutca afterwards. A brief visit was paid to the Bangor end, where the outside right nearly did the trick. Twice in succession Hughie Owen spoilt two promising runs by getting offside. CARNARVON SCORE. During a temporary lull in the game, Ed- wards, tho Carnarvon centre 'orward, found the net in a most unexpected manner. The game. degenerated, but R. H. Roberts soon re- vived interest by sprinting down the wing and he crashed a terrific shot at the Bangor goal. Carnairvcm 5114ould have equalised at this stage, but the shooting of the. forwards was execrable. After a brief pressure, Charlie Burns aimed at the Carnarvon gcsal, but just as the ball was apparently going wido it struck Edwards' log, and_ glanced into the net. Final result: Bangor Reserve 4, Carnarvon United 1.

HOLYHEAD v. BANOC3 RA?JGESS. Sweeping Victory for the Hamcstsrs. (By "Cybi.") This match was played at the Holyhead Oval on Saturday, before a very large crowd of The homesters' unbroken record was fully maintained, and but for a gale of wind arising about half time, of which the visitors had the benefit, the victory would have been still more bweeping than it proved to be. Mr Beech, of Rhvl, acted as referee, amd lined the teams as follows: — Holyhead: Goal. Collier: full backs, T Con land and W. H. Parry; half backs, W. Brown" W. T. Jcaies, and, è. Dodecm; forwards, II Roberts, J. Rowlands, O. B. Edwards, F. Bogue, and H. Brown. Bangor Rangers: Goal, E. Owen; full backs H. Roberts and W. II. Jones; half backs, A. K. Jones, A. Jones, and E. Hughes; forwards, J. Vvilliams, Ivor Thomas, II. J. Da vies, E Owen, and Joe Griflith. Holyhead elected to play downhill with a gentlo breeze behind them. After the opcnmg exchanges, Bogue passed to H. Brown, who skimmed the crossbar. The forward" a.gf1.;n advanced, Dodsoin centring to O. B. Edwards, an<i the latter netted the leather in-two minutes from the sta,it- A movement on the visitors' Hp' resulted in J. Williams testing Collier. W. Brown secured the leather and sent in a tf°ri1Cr,T, but E. Pwcn Soared. A movement Hy the Bangor left was defeated by Conlan W. Brown secured the ball a.nd pa.cd to his brother, who centred to Bogue, the latter ski mm ling the crossbar This was quickly fol- lowed by a melee lin fromt of the Bangor goal when Bogue sent the leather into the net. At this stage the visitors' custodian exchanged places with the left half, who brought off two excellent clearances from H. Brown and Boguo. A long kick by Parry resulted in a corner against Bangor, Bogue heading behind the upright Several corners followed, but eaoh proved abortive. A melee in front of tho visitors goal culminated in hands against the visitors within the penalty arc-a. O. B. Edwards tnok the kick and made no midake A splendid shot by 1-1.. Brown was fisted out by tho new custodian, but Edwards forced a corner, H. Brown centring accurately to Bogue the latter sending in a simple shot which Hughes failed to reach. r ^?n ,afto"varc|s Hughes was tested, who fisted out a fine shot by W. T. Joi es. A shot by Bogue forced Hughes to oonoxlo a corner, H. Roberts centring to Bogue, and the latter headed the ball into -he net A fine run L'tv H. Brown 'finished off with a good shot which Hughes cleared with difficulty Iho homesters swarmed round tho visitors' pa to such an extent that tho home full backs joined tne crowd, but no further scores wero made before half time, when tho home. stej-a led by 5 goals to nil. About half time a gale arose, and when nlav was resumed th0 Rangers felt Ha full benefit. Thev lr"nied>ateJy attacked, and the game was nwnh 6 .tcrr.ltory fo. at least 15 minutes, experiencing a lively iimc of it but managed to bring off some marvelous laves. At this period of the game the visitors exneri- enced ha.rd Luck. a.nd ought to have scored a point or two. The homesters made the great mistake of kicking the leather skvwarels in stead of keeping it down, with the result that the wind invariably carried the sphere towards .bo™, cftadel The visitors' right were in great eudenco and played a gre it game hist the homesters broke away, Edwards passing to Row lanes, the latter raced along the centre hut sent the ball behind the upright. An advance by the visitors resulted in a fine at- tempt by Da vies followed immediately bv an- toUi.r The visifors once more severely pressed anrT Collier had to exert himself to sa\-ePhis charg. A fino centre from Roberts to Bogue resulted v a c?' s^l'ng in a lightning shot Hughes bringing off a splendid clearance At this period of the game tho homesters attacked t n°e ^f' a verv anions of Jt- H. brown, however, m.-wia^ed to overcome obstacles 3Jid sent in a cro4 shot which Hughes failed fo reach. The venue then ^!tl?r i|M f°°, Griffith sending in a lono- shot [,' lcr.t fi:s oh a r go, and advanced t° meet the ball but the wind suddenly swerved it from its direct, course, when Collier w2 mj" t0 find >* rolling into the net' 6, Ho.vhond

POnTIMADOC v. DOUWYDDELEN. A DRAWN GAME. (By "W.T."). At Portmadoc, on Saturday, Dolwyddelen Juniors met tho Portmadoo Juniors in the fifst Vr1W n th,° f"°rth rVTa!cs Junior Cup! i V i°nr- Blanrwst, was tho referee, and lined up the teams as follows — Dolwyddelen: Goal, J. Owen; backs, Jerry Daniel and D. McNaughton half-back? J. Mc- Naughton R. G. Hughes, and E. Williams; forwards, Llew Owen, J. Davies, J. Williams J. Evans, and R. Owen. Portmadoc: Goal, W. Hughes; backs, Rich. Roberts and Wm. Evans; half-backs, Elltyd Griflith O G Roberts, and John Roberts; forwards, G. McLean, E. Davies, Bob Ellis D. ivooo-rts, and H. Owen. The visitors soon after play opened kept up a lively bombardment of tho Madoc goal A corner ensued, and tho homesters had some difficulty in avoiding serious danger from the strenuous attack of their opponents. Matters soon changed, and play was transferred to the other end. The homo left showed strength in combination, and splendid work was done by the homo forwards, resulting in very lively hos- tdities in close proximity to tho visitors' goal. Tho defence was good, but it gave way under the pressure brought to bear upon it, and D. Roberts netted the leather. Another determined attack on tho citadel was mado by tho homesters, but this time without success. The visitors left too many gaps be- tween one another, thus giving' frequent oppor- tunities to their opponents for clear shots for goal. For a few minutes th^re was witnessed good all round football, no side showing superi- ority over the other. But the visitors, working along the riçht, and showing considerable in- genuity and dexterity in passing, got close to tho Madoc goal, and J. Williams equalised the scoring. Several corners were conceded, but no advantage accrued. Subsequently !ho visi- tors' left forward made a fine dash for goal, and supported the visitors would have added another point. Really the visi- tors now appeared to be reinvigor- ated by prospects of success in their on% upon the Madoc citadel, but when half time was announced the score stood at one each. t Proceedings having been opened, the visitors mado for the Madoo goal with persistency. Twice the. defence gave a corner. There was a smart conflict in front of goal, and things looked ominois for the Madocites, but fortu- nately relief came. Then the scene of hostIlI- tios was changed. Shots were made for goal from ri-fit. centre and left, but tho clearance was effective. Oneo more the visitors made a com- hined attack on the Madoc stronghold. Tho homesters showed signs of fatigue, but the visitors failed to come up to the occasion. Twice was the goal open for tihem, and twice did they fail to sret the sphere through. For a time the homester9 woko up. and in attacking suc- ceeded in getting' a penaltv kick, but the cus- todian cleared magnificently. Again Dol- wyddelen did not take advantage of splendid openings. They appeared to bo confused when tho goal gaped right before them. The final score was: Portm-adoc, 1; Dolwydd- elen, 1.

LL. £ rinWST v. BLAENAU FESTtNtOG. The Roosters Victorious. (By Spectator.) The above teams met at Gwydr Park, Llan- rwst, on Saturday afternoon to try conclusions in the first round of lh0 Junior Cup Competi- tion. Tho quarryinen were fully represented, and they had dccidod to make a. determined effort to oust tho Roosters from tho fray. The homesters were without the services of the vice-captain (Chiisholm) who is still suffering from an injured foot. At 3.15 prompt tho teams lined up as follows before Referee J. Roberts, of Ibllgor: Llanrwst: Goal, W. Ewart Price; backs, J. R. Jones and W. Trevor Jones; halves, Jim Jones, Di Thomas, Francis Williams; for- wards, A. Ca.rter, R. Jones, Dick Evans, Grcu- villo Joness. and Arthur Richards. Festiiniog: Goa', R chard Jones; backs, Griflith Roberts a.nd Bob Powell; halves, T. Hughes, J. Morris, and 0. L. Smith; for- wards, Dd. Roberts, Owen Roberts, Bob Parry, E. J. Williams, and J. S. Roberts. There was a fair crowd of spectators pre- sent. when tho ball was put in motion, and immediately tho home quintette mado a rush in tho Blaenau territory, lmú wore repuküd .by the defence. Play opened out, and the visi- tors' front line got going, but Di Thomas again appeared on tho scene and frustrated their plans. Next came u. capital run by Richards oil the outside left, and ho was robbed before ho had the opportunity of oentring. Evans in the centro was feeding his wings well, but eacih time tonca on the inside right, failed to take advantage of the opportunities given him. His passes to his partner wero much too short, and nt was easily noticed that he was not fast onough for the four other forwards. After a spell cf midfield play, Evans took possession and mado an individual run. After beating the halves and full backs he made a very poor attempt a.t scoring, tho ball going yards wide of the post. I( roin tho free kick, the visiting outside right made a, dash along the touch line, and Francis calmly robbed him, and sont to Gron- ville, who in turn, gave Richards an opportuni- ty. A beautiful centre was placed, Evans just miseing the goal a header. The game was exceedingly fast, and fouls were frequent. From a free kick, Williams and Roberts for the visitors gave a nico exhibition of combina- tion play, but on their arrival in the full backs' territory, J. R. Jones upsetJ both of them, with the result that a further free kick was awarded to the visitors. This was safely cleared, amrl in midfioki Dick Eva-ns got pes- session and completely baffled all the half- backs and backs, amd eoored the first goal of tho match with a beautiful grounder. Inspired by this success, the homesters con- tinually pressed in tho quarrymen's territory, and the custodian was called upon to fist out on several occasions, and this he did exceed- ingly well. From this to half time no further scoring took place, and tho teams changed ends with tho Rioostors leading by one goal. On the restart, tho Blaenau boys, although light, showed any amount of pluck, and gave the homo defence a hot timo of it for a few minutes. The backs appeared to be short- winded. Roberts on the outside left beat the defence time after time, Hut could not pene- trate the goal. At this juncture, considerable amtffiCmünt was caused when tho bulky Trevor went for a nippy forward, the latter lavinn. down, causing Trevor to turn a graceful somersault. During this half Archie was brought to play insido right with. Evans, and undoub.ed.y thus was a decided improvement. Kesnfting from an individual run ho put Llam- rwst two goals up with one of tho best shots it haa been the privilege of Llanrwst specta- tons to witness at Gwydir Park for many years h'°™° wero now getting most of the play, aithourni tho visiting left wing made eomo dangerous sprints along tho touch lino, i oweII was penalised by tho referee for handling in the area, and +he penalty k;ck was entrusted to Archie, who mado no mistake in finding 8li0 net. When timo was called tho Roosters were leading by three goals to nil.

BEAUMARIS v. BANGOR Y.M.C.A. THE "YOUNG MEN" BADLY BEATEN. (By "Oelt"). These teams met on Saturday, on the Castle Grounds, Beaumaris, before a good gate. The homesters had an exceptionally btrong team, Humphreys, the Bangor Combination centre- forward, and two other players from Menai IJridgb turning out for them, whilst tho "Young Men had their best available eleven. Tho teams had previously met in a "friendly" at Bangor, when tho Y.M. won by 3 goals to 1. Prompt to timo the Young Men, having lost tho toss, set the ball rolling, and Dunlop took it to the home goal, where he had hard lines in not scoring with an excellent shot. The homo goalkeeper punted tho ball well down the field, and Humphreys, the outside right, received it when in an offside position, and from his centre the outside left netted tho ball, and much to the surprise of tho visitors the referee allowed a goal. This point was scored a.fter two minuted play.

QUICK SCORING. Fivo minutes later, Willio Humphreys, the oentro-forwaid, scored a second goal with a shot from long rango. Goodwin ought to havo easily saved tho shot. Still keeping up tho pressure, tho homesters, through Morgan Jones, registered a third goaJ. The three goals were scored in the first eight minutes. After these reverses tho visitors bucked up. the game became moro even, and tho ball was taken from goal to goal. Dunlop had hard lines with several good shots, but he was badly supported by tho other forwards. At the other end Hum- p.ireys and Morgan Jones missed easy chanccs of increasing the homo score. Half-time ar- rived with the Beaumaris team leading by 3 goals to nil. Re starting against the wind, Beaumaris at onco pressed, and Goodwin saved a hot shot from Humphreys, and from the return tho out- side left, who was well up, netted the ball two minutes from tho re-start. The home team took matters rather easy after this, and the visitors livened up a bit, and had most of the game for somo timo, and owing' to weak forward play they missed two or three easy chances of scoring. Beaumaris again took up the running. and Humphreys shot tho ball towards the visi- tors' goal, when Goodwin took a flying kick at tho ball, and missed it, with the result that tho ball sailed into the net. Thus was scored the fifth goal. The homesters wero now all over their opponents, whose goal had several narrow escapcs from being captured.

HOMESTERS AWARDED A PENALTY. Evans and Hartley defended well, and the latter fisted a shot from Bellwood as it was entering tho net, and from the resultant- penalty kick Humphreys scored the sixth goal. From tho centro tho visitors forced their opponents back, and gave tho home custodian a chance of showing his abilities. The Y.M. were not long before they captured a. goal, Zoller with a good shot from long doing tho trick. Beau- maris again pressed from tho centre, and short- ly before tho finish the outside left scored the seventh and last goal for tho homesters. Final: Beaumaris 7 goals, Bangor Y.M.C.A. 1. Mr Vincent, of Llandudno, was the referee. The winners will now have to meet Bangor Reserves at Beaumaris in the second round on November 10th. Tho Young Men played too gentle a. game for a cup tie. They passed the ball to ono another when they should have shot for goal, and in this respcct the winners set them an example.

FRIENDLY MATCHES. Inter CqlLsgsate MATCH AT Bangor. NORMAL COLLSG" v. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. AN EMPHATIC WIN FOR THE 'VARSITY MEN. "Rambler.") Tho first meeting of the four engagements arranged between these teams for this season took placo on tho Normal ground at Ffridd- oedd, on Satunlay, before a very largo number of spectators. Of the four matches played last season tho 'Varsity had to own defeat to their rivals in all. 'Ihe Normals aro not an extra strong' team this season, while the 'Varsity havo one of tho bost teams that has over ro- presented tho coilojra. Under the control of the refereo (Mr Williams) tho players lined out as follows:- Normals: Price, goal; Webb and Williams, backs; F. Evans, Searlo (capt.), and Davies, half-baoks; Attonhoro, Turner, right wing; Phillips, centro; Roberta, Bassott, left. wing. 'Varsity: J. Moikel, goal; 1>. S. Owen (capt.) and W. J. Jones, backs; W, Roberts, Bannister, and E. Robinson, half-backs; VV. E. Jones, Da- vies, right wing; C. Thomas, centre; Smedley, W. H. Jones. left wing. Tho 'Varsity, having lost tho toss, kicked off with a strong wind assisting them, and in the first minute the ball was about tho Normal goal. Good defence, worked by Webb and Williams, howover, kept the 'Varsity players at bay. At foul against Thomas brought great relief to the homesters.

'VARSITY OBTAIN THE LEAD. Tho 'Varsity wero having1 a slight advantage over their opponents, and with the wind as- sisting them they gained several corners, but penetrate the defence of the Normals they oould not. Keeping up the pressure, the 'Varsity outside right sent in a fine centre, which was caught by the Normal custodian, who however kept tho ball too long in his hands, with the result that he and the ball were rushed through, amidst wild cheering. Having taken the lead the 'Varsity forwards again pressed, and another corner was forced, this being beautifully placed by W. Roberts, and W. E. Jones headed a second goal a.g'ainst tho Normals. Tho in- terval was now drawing near, and a couple of goals lead were not enough for the 'Vtirsity, as they had to battle against the wind in the second moiety. The Normals now tnied to force matters, but excellent back play by D. S. Owen and tho Friars School old boy (W. J. Jones) easily checked the half-hearted rushes of tho homesters. At the other end tho 'Varsity outside left was pulled up for offside, when a goal seemed certain; whilst immediately after- wards the referee disallowed a goal for the visitors for offside. Just before the ^pterval W. Roberts, tho 'Varsitv right. half, was injured, and took no further part in the, game, the de- fection being very noticeable, as ho had dis- tinguished himself by playing a good gamo. Half-time was called with the 'Varsity leading by 2 goals to nil. On the re-start, W. E. Jones played right half for the 'Varsity, and the forwards then num- bered four. The Normals soon took the ball to the 'Varsity goal, and Meikel had to con- cede a corner to save his charge. Ten minutes from tho re-start the ball was handled by a 'Varsity player inside the dreaded area, with the result that from the ensuing penalty kick Searle beat the 'Varsity goalkeeper all ends up. After this goal had been scored the 'Varsity players settled down, and played a much better game than they did in the first half. Good forward play sent the ball in the Normal quarters, a.nd after Price had saved two shots ho was beaten by Smedley, who was close up. From the cen- tre the Normals took the ball to the other end, and forced a few corners, which were of no avail to them. Another piece of combined play by tho 'Varsity gave them another goal, Thomas scoring1 the fourth from a fine centre by the outside left. NORMALS FORCE THE PLAY. Tho Normals again tried to force matters, and the 'Varsity custodian allowed a long shot from Attonboro to slip through his hands into tho net. From now to the finish, the 'Varsity, although playing' but ten men, had matters pretty much their own way, and another goal was scored from a melee in the Normal goal. Jones, the outside left of 'Varsity, who had been playing a good ga.mo all through, now in- dulged in one of his characteristic runs along tho to touch line, and beating all opposition he scr,red tho last goal for the 'Varsity. This goal was by far tho best scoro of tho eight. Time was called with tho play in midfield. Final result: University College, 6 goals; Normal College, 2 g'oals.

BANGOR AMATEURS v. "CLIO" BOYS. The Amateurs on Saturday journeyed to Beaumaris to play the "Clio" Boys. J The game was evenly contested, and in the end the Amateurs won by two goals to one.

LLANDUDNO AMATEURS v. COLWYN BAY. "Reds" Defeated in a Friendly Match. (By "Onlooker.") These teams met on the Council Field, Llandudno, cm Saturday last. The weathor was splendid, and there was a, good gate. Both teams were not at full strength. In the ranks of the Bayites, a trial was given to E. WaltCirs, a lad who hails from the Crewe district. The elevens lined up in the following order: Llandudno; Goal, J. Williams; backs, 8. Williams. H. Pearson, halves; W. Roberts, G. Davies, Jacob Williams; forwards, A. N. Other, Brooks, Evans, J. E. Williams (capt.), H. O. RoborLs B. Roberts Colivyii Bay: Goal, W. E. Hughes; backs, E. Williams, O. E. Williams; halves, G Wil- ltjarns, R Campbell, R. Rowancls; forwards, I. D Roberts, W T. Jones, T. McCann (capt,), E. Walters, J. Ll. Owen Referee: Mr H. Heap. THE GAIE. Llandudno won the toss, and elccted ta kick towards the town goal, with the wind af fceir bac^s McCann set the ball in motion, and the .Bay got well away, but were robbed, and play was at onco transferred to he other end, where, before five minutes had elapsed, tho home outside left scored the first point, Hug'ios mulling through attempting to fist instead of catching tho ball. The game was of a very ragged nature,, iione of the enthusiasm which is generally displayed when these teams jieet bang noticeable. The "Reds got a.viv, but wne.ii well placed, J. Ll. Owen was ru'.ed off side. Carried to tho other end. the ja I hovered for some time in front of Hughes, J. E. Williams eventually scoring tho second. A third was quickly forthcoming. Someone shot for goal Hughes clearing. J. E. Williams attempted to rush him, and Hughes apparently kicked the Llandudno man, the latter retaliat ing by striking him. In the meantime the ball had been cleared, and whilst tho squabbling was going- on someone with a loner shot. nut I I unrough the goal. The refereo did not appear to realise the true nature of matters and pointed to the centre thus awarding the goal. The Bay now pulled themselves together and mado several dangerous attacks, but, their shooting- was woefully weak, and Williams was never severely tried. Half timo: Llandudno 3, Colwyn Bay 0. n the restart, tho .Bay quickly gained the upper hand, and were in close proximity to the lomo goal for the major portion of the game, but so bad was their shooting that they could not score. Opening after opening presented tjiemwdves, but all were treated in tho same way the ball was either sent over the bar or yards wide of the uprights. Llandudno on the other hand, were smart on the ball, and worked together well Time eventually arrived with the score: Llandudno 3, Colwyn Bay 0.

FRIARS SCHOOL v. RYDAL MOUNT SCHOOL. These keen school rivals met for the first time this season on the Friars enclosure at ganger. Last season these teams met four times, Friars being the victors on each occa- sion. Rydal placed on tho field practically all last 3carp eleven, whereas the Friars team in- eluded many new faces. The schools were re- presented thus:— Rydal; Cook, goal; Simpson and Moiling, backs; Darlington, James, and Johnson, halves; Sankey, Deakin, Wilson, Lancaster, and Wood iorwardg. ,Pars: Edwards, goal; S. W. Jones and Watson backs; Ivor Williams, F. Davies, and t rn,' Wililams. halves; J. T. Davies, Land, T. J. rnomas, T. J. Griffith, and R. J. Hughes, forwards. Rydal soon pressed, but Edwards cleared fine- ly. Friars got away, but Mclling and Simpson broke up any dangerous rushes. MidGeldpia-y now ensued, Rydal occasionally attacking, jOlOS in particular shiniing. i ne mrm>. tho visiting forwards was excellent until nearing goal, when their efforts appeared feeble, Watson or S. W. Jones usually relieving. Tho Rydal end was again and again visited, and Cook re- oeived some warm handfuls. Friars were par- ticularly unfortunate at this stage, one of Land's shots striking the crossbar, ctnjy to rebound into play, and be placed behind. Honours were equal almost up to the interval, when Darling- ton, the visiting' right-half, from about twenty- five yards' rango defeated Edwgrds-oertainly a fino goal, no blame being attached to the Fria,rs custodian. Interval: Rydal, 1; Friars, nil. A ra-re struggle was witnessed in the second half, Friars striving to equalise. They how- ever failed, although the ball again struck the bar on two occasions and rebounded into play, Cook, Mclling, and Simpson always managing to clear it out of the danger zone. Towards tho end the play of the visitors was evidently suporior, particularly that of their halves, who broke up the Friars forwards' attempts at combination. Griffiths, however, made several openings in spite of the fact that he was closely shadowed by James and Simpson. From a w-ell-plaeed corner kick by San key, Lancaster easily defeated Edwards, whilst just before the end Wilson scored a third goal for Rydal. Thus Rydal were victorious by three goals to nil.

BETHESDA JUNIORS v. HOLYHEAD PARK VILLA. Played at Bethesda on Saturday. Holyhead won the toss, and J. E. Roberts for the home- sters sot the ball in motion. Holyhead at once obtained possession, and rushed up the field, but were beat-en by the strong Bethesda defence. Tho visitors had plenty of dash, and Ted Roberts notched the first point of the g'ame. The Bethesda boys now felt their posi- tion, and rushed for the goal, and J. E. Ro- berts (captain) sent in a beautiful shot, which entirely beat the opposing custodian. For a long time mid-field play ensued, of which the homesters got the upper hand. When very near the interval, E. P. Williams had a good run up, and sent in a nice shot, scoring the seoond point for the homesters. Half time ar- rived with tho score: Bethesda, 2; Holyhead, 1. During the second half tho homesters got most of the play, and E. P. Williams managed to score two other goals..Not long after, Tom- kinson, for the visitors, scored the last goal of the match. FinaJ result: Bethesda, 4; Holy- head, 2, Both teams played well. The defence was the best line of the Holyhead team. The pick of the homesters was W. Jones who played a good game throughout. J. E. Roberts also played well, and tent in some beautiful shots. A little more training will develop tho Bethesda team into a fine lot, and since the match with Ba.ngor Red Stars tho yhave greatly improved. The Y.M.C.A. Juniors will be at Bethesda to-morrow (Saturday).

NOTES AND COMMENTS. (By "Criticus.") The Bangor teams will again be busily engaged to-morrow (Saturday). The Combination team will visit Nantwich, the Reserve team will en- tertain the Y.M.O.A. in a friendly, Bangor Celts will pay Llanrwst a visit in a guarantee encounter, the Normals play Rydal Mount at Colwyn Bay, Friars School entertain their friends from Epworth Collego, Rhyl, whilst the Amateurs will meet the Corinthians. Tli3 Inter-Collegiate match between the Nor uials and the 'Varsity proved a keen struggle. The 'Varsity playing with the wind in the first half had by far the best of the game, and lead at the interval by two goals to nil. In tho second half it was thought that the Nor- mals, who had the assistance of the breeze and the advantage of playing against ten men, would easily win, but the reverse occurred. After ten minutes of the second half had gone the Normals reduced the 'Varsity lead from a penalty. Th-9 'Varsity after this reverse placed up much better, and scored four goals against the Normals, whilst tho homesters could only notch one moire, with the result that the 'Varsity won the first of tho. four encounters with the handsomo score of 6 goals to 2. • u » • To sum up the play of both iicams, a win by threJ goals to ono would hli90 represented tho superiority of the 'Varsity over their Nor- mal friends or foes at least on the football field. For the winners, Meikel in goal did not have much work. The backs, D. S.,Owen and W. J. Jonc?, played an excellent game. Tho form- er has improved greatly on last season's form, whilst the old Friars boy's tackling was much admired. The intermediate line played a very consistent game, and up to the bime of his re- tirement W. Roberts had played remarkably well. w < The forwards are- by far a better set than last season's. Tho outsido left is one of the very best players on the Coast, and his runs and centring in this match were a treat. Smedley is also a very useful player. Tho centre-for- wa.rd (who, by the way, comes from Mold) has plenty of dash, and keeps his wings going in grand style. Tho outside right, W. E. Jones, ha-s greatly improved, and was of valuablo assistance toll is sido, whilst his partner, Dav es, is also a player of the first water. « » » For the Normals, Price in goal stopped tho ball with fine judgment, but he should remember that the sooner ho gets rid of the ball the better. Th'e of the goals scored against him were due. to his slowness in getting the ball away. Webb and Williams, the backs, are a good pair. The halves arc not anything as good as the l'ne that did duty last season. Searle was by far the best of the three, Evans also played a good game. The forwards are fust, and with a Little taor# dash and energy in their play they would iiavi given tho 'Varsity defence much more troublo. Phillips, tho centre-forwaj-d, kept his wings in gomg order, but his shooting abilities are not quito as good as last sea-son. The right wing are a good pair, but the left wing were not quite up to scratch. It is only fair to »taW that the Normal students have had to d-Ly éJ. lot of school practice during this laflt month, and consequently proper training for this important match could not be indulged in. # » The Junior Cup-tic at Beaumaris between the homo tearti and the Bangor Y.M.C.A. proved to be a one-sided affair, tho visitors being na match for the homesters, and had to submit W a severe drubbling of seven goals to ono. » » • For tho winners, the goalkeeper did what liUtle vrork that came his way in fine stylo. The full backs were not very strong, J. R. Wil- liams being tho best of the two. George Wil* liains sending tho ball into touch too often. Tha half-back lino played well, and Edwards, th< left-half, was tho pick of a good trio. Tho for- wards played a fine game, and combined well; and went straight for goal every time. W. Humphreys, in centre, played a good game, but Vas rather too selfish. Humphroys, his brothor. 'lie oatfide right, has the making of a good player; he was very fast, and centred well. Tha other forwards also played weil. • » First-class football wjeb absent in tho mal ell be- tween Llanrwst and Blaonau Festiniog, in Gwyclf Park, on Saturday last, to decide who should meet Portmadoc or Dolwyddelen in the second round of the North Wales Junior Cup Com- petition. The homesters wero much the euperioi team. The quarry men, if they intend to win, must dispense with their kick and a rush tac- tics. 0 « < » The visiting left wing was most dangerous, the outside man sending in some stingers. The game proved exceedingly fast throughout, and fouls were frequent. This, no doubt, was du? to the action of a number of the quarrymen'i supporters, who kept urging their favourites o.l by shouting to them to maim their opponents. This is not football, and I trust that the Com- mittee of the Lianrvvst Club will see that thic shall not happen again. • • • ■ Dick Evans, the home centre-forward, wa< easily picked out as tho most classy player on tha field, but he is in want of considerable training before he will bo able to show his supporters what he really can do. The first point of the match notched fy him was a magnificent one; and morited the loud appiaim ci the spectators. p On the whole, Llanrwst deserved a better via tory than three goals to nil. • » • • Respecting the teams, I must say that Blaenau Festiniog have a few very excellent players, Richard Jones, in goal, made some very cievet saves, and the shots that did beat him were verj difficult to handle. Bob Powell and his colleagu4 played a good defensive game, and of the half- backs, I would pick out Morris as the best Hughes and Smith, on each side of him, played rather a fumbling game, and did not feed theit front line as they should have done. Of the front rank, J. S. Roberts was a long way tht. best. His runs along the wTng, and "pops" fox goal were highly appreciated. Tho four othei men were much too wild, and frequently fumbled th" ball when they had an excellent opportunity c testing the custodian. • • 9 The defence of the homo team was sound. Price kept his chargo intact, and J. R. Jones and Trevor Jones checked many an ugly rush by the visitors. They also punted well down the field. The drawback of theso two mer. is that neither of them are fast, and it therefore be- hoves them not to run away fron. their goal. The half-back lino played a clinking game, Di Thomas being tho pick. Ho tackles well, and feeds his forwards even better. Francis Wil- Ktaas and Jim Jones also played a splendid Kamo. .It With regard to the front line, a change is un. doubtedly wanted. Evans, in the centre-forward position, cannot be bettered. During the first half, tho right wing was composed of R. Jones on the inside, and Carter on the outside. The former was a complete failure. To do him jus- tice, however, it must be stated that Jones is not a forward, but ho can play a good half-back gamo. During the second ha'f, Carter and hi) changed places, and this was a decided improve mont. On the left wing were the captain (Gren- ville Jones) and Arthur Richards. The former was not up to his usual form, and did not P¡';11 with the ball at the right time. The latter i young player of promise. He is a brother ot tho evergreen Robert David. On several occasions he inado some excellent individual runs along the line. and centred accurately. • » » » The goal captured by Carter is deserving of mention. After dribbling around about half-a dozen players, he tested the custodian witn 8 swift ground shot. In my opinion, the goal- keeper did not 6eo the ball until it had safelj landed in the net. On Saturday next, the Redi play a match in Gwydr Park against Bango Celts. Up to the present no goal has been scored against them. My desire is that they will keep a clean sheet all through the sea- son. It was very disappointing to many at Rhyl, on Saturday, to find that tho Combination team had a day off. It had been anticipated that they would have succeeded in getting an away match, but their expectations in that direction wero doomed to disappointment. » However, the Rhylitcs had plenty of football, and they oould patronise their own particular fancy. If they did not like tho dish served up to them at the Belle Vue grounds by the Guild and the Rhyl Vies., in the first round of the North Wales Junior Cup, they could get quite a. different sort of faro at the Sisson-street ground with Mold Town and the Rhyl Vies., in the first' round of the Welsh Amateur Cup. Both games wero of an entertaining character. It must be confessed that not a little confusion was caused by the Rhyl Vies. running two teams the same day and in the same town, And eritic3 thought that they would na,turally "go under" with their forces divided Far from it. and the prophets found there was truth in the old say- ing. "Never prophecy unless you know." In- stead of being defeated, the Vies. proved that they have a fine lot of players to fail back upon, and tho fact that a junior club can put on the field two splendid teams proves that they have justified their existence, and have brought credit to themselves. » In the North Wales Coast Junior League tho Guild found that the Vies, were rivals worthy of their steel. It was a capital game, fast and well played. Tho Guild put on a fine set of players'V'4, and H. Roberts opened tho score for them with- m w in five minutes of the start. It was evident that they meant business, and both sides pressed for all they were worth. However, Ted Roberta quickly equalised matters for the Vies., and there was no further scoring during tho first half. < The play was most exciting, and the Vies. had hard luck on several occasions in failing to score In front of goal, but tho Guild also had a share of that bad luck. Norman failed right in th,- goal's mouth to find tho net. » When the teams crossed over the Guild wery put on the defensive, and tho Vies, had the best of an exciting gamo. Strange to say each side again scored—P. Jones for tho Guild, and John Hughes for the Vies.ancl so the match ended in a draw of two goals each. But for the Cint defence put on by tho Guild, they would have been defeated, but they played splendidly, and saved the situation. Both teams deserve all en- couragement for the display they gave. and it is a pity that thero was another match on that day in the town to reduce the gato receipts. At the Sisson-street ground, ono of the most exciting contests of the season was witnessed. Mold turned out a good team, and brought with them plenty of supporters, who did not forget to exorcise their lungs. Mr J. Marsden, an old football enthusiast, can bo said to have cap- tained tho Mold spectators. The Vies. put on practically the same team as the previous week, and had the hard luck to bo compelled tc faco wind and sun in tho first half. • • • Tho gamo_ started in a manner which showed that the visitors meant business, and within a few minutes Alec Davies found the not for Moid, but was rightly ruled off-eidc. This did not dis- hearten tho Molditcs. and during an outburst of sunshine they attacked with success tho Rhyl goal. The custodian had no chance to save it, and with tho sun full in his eyes ho failed lo stop the shot that Alec Davies sent in. Taking the ball down the field, the Rhyl Vies- pressed, and wero fouled near tho goa 1. Hughes took the penalty awarded, and four.cl tho net. From this stage, with the scores equal, the play was very oxciting. Both sides played with a will, and each goal was visited in turn. Just at the interval, Macfarlanc, for Mold, gave a line pass to J. Jones, who placed tho ball in the net.