The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

r- FOOTBALL. THE LEAGUE. FIRST DIVISION- Results up to Saturday, September 7th P. W. L. D. 5. A. Pts. Manchester United 2 2 0 0 81 4 If iddleaborough .— 2 2 0 0 f Bristol City 2 2 0 0 73 4 Blackburn Hovers 2 2 0 0 3 0 4 Bbeilleld Wedneeday 2 1 0 1 4 a Manchester City 2 1 0 1 8 8 Sheffield United 1 1 0 0 42 2 Bury 2 1 1 0 6 4 a Kotts Forest 2 1 1 0 34 2 Birmingham 2 1 1 0 21 2 Hotts County .— — 3 0 1 2 58 2 Sunderland ». 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 Everton 2 0 1 1 0 6 1 Kewcastle United 2 0 1 1 24 1 Preston North End 2 0 1 1 13 1 Woolwich Arsenal 2 0 1 1 15 1 Chelsea 1 0 1 0 2 4 0 Bolton Wanderers 1 0 1 0 36 0 Alton Villa .2 0 2 0 16 0 Liverpool 2 0 2 0 17 0 SATURDAY a MATCHES. Manchester United, 4; Liverpool, 0. Everton. 3; Mancliester City. 3. Middlesborough, 3; Notts Forest, 0. Sunderland, 4; Notts County, 3. Birmingham, 2; Preston North End, 0. Sheffield Wednesday, 3; Newcastle United, Ie Bristol City, 4; Woolwich Arsenal, 0. Blackburn Rovers, 2; Aston Villa, 0.. Bury, 6; Bolton Wanderers, 3. Sheffield United, 4; Chelsea, 2. MONDAY'S MATCHES- Bverton, 2; Preston North End, 1. Aston Villa, 1; Sunderland, 0. pury, 3; Woolwich Arsenal, 2. Manchester United, 2; Middlesborough, 1, SECOND DIVISION. Besulta up to Saturday. September 7th. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts jfeet Bromwicb 2 2 0 0 71 4 Hull City 3 2 1 0 31 4 Blackpool _„_2 1 0 1 61 3 gaineborol Trinity „_2 1 0 1 8 Leeds City 2 1 0 1 43 3 Qapton Orient 3 1 1 1 37 3 Bradford City I 1 0 0 81 9 Derby County 2 1 1 0 41 2 Oldham Athletic I 1 0 0 31 9 8tookport County 2 0 0 2 22 2 7ulham 8 1 1 0 11 2 Lincoln City 2 1 1 0 14 2 Leicester Fosse — 1 0 0 1 22 1 Qlossop 2 0 1 1 23 1 Wolverhampton W. 2 0 1 1 I S 1 Barnsley 2 0 1 1 24 1 Stoke 2 0 1 1 24 1 Chesterfield 2 0 1 1 2 ST 1 Grimsby Town 2 0 2 0 0 Burnley 1 Q 1 0 0 SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Blackpool, 6; Clapton Orient, 0. Fulham, 1; Derby County, 0. Oldham Athletic, 3; Stoke, 1. Lincoln City, 1; Grimeby Town, 6, Leicester Fosse, 2; Leeds City, 2. Bradford City, 8; Chesterfield, 1. Glossop, 1; Wolverhampton Wanderers, L Bull City, 2; Barnsley, 0. Stockport County, 1; Gainsborough, 1. .West Bromwicb, 5; Burnley, 0,

MONDAY'S MATCHES- Leicester Fosse, 1; Wolverhampton Wanderers, 0. Burnley, 3; Stoke, 1. Leeds City, 5; Clapton Orient, 2. Stockport County, 3; Grimsby Town, 0.

THE COMBINATION. LAST SATURDAY'S MATCHE8- grewe Alexandra, 1; Birkenhead, 0, Chester, 5: Wrexham, 3. Connah's Quay, 1; Nantwich, 0, 0«we»try United, 3; Rhyl, 0. Xranmere Rovers, 5; Welshpool, It

OSWESTRY UNITED v. RHYL. DEFEAT OF THE VISITORS. Oswestry United opened the season on Satur- Klay with a match against Rhyl, and a very fair paster of football enthusiasts assembled to wel- Bome the new numbers of the team. The weather m the early part of the day was anything but Writing, rain falling heavily at intervals, but ter dinner it cleared up, and although rain Uueateneci more than once, it fortunately held fcff, and the game was played in fine weather. The home captain won the toss, and punctually K> time Mr Harrison, the referee, gave the signal for ft start. Thomas kicked off for Rhyl, and in uie first minute the ball was seen hovering about She Rhyl goal. Tho Welsh backs and goalkeeper, flowever, warded off disaster, and a brief visit was twid to thf; home goal. Newbound, on the home jaft wing, was next put in possession, and a frtiogpng ihot sent in by him caused a lot of I Anxiety to the Rhyl defence. A corner kick for Oswestry followed, and from this W. Williams Mtt the ball to E. Williams in the centre, and he latter, with a well judged kick, landed the tell in the net, the first goal of the match falling O Oswestiy. Thia success was warmly oheerea iy Ul3 spectators, and from the centre kick the e was restarted with renewed vigour. Once twice the Welshmen broke away, but their forwards were very seldom dangerous. For the der of this half the home side had the Better of the exchanges, but there was no further rring, and ends were changed with the score onei goal to none in favour of Oswestry, On resuming, the home side were quickly in front oi Blackburn, a series of attacks being pnartly repulsed. The visiting forwards next aad ft brief look in. Thomas, in the centre for- y»rd position? sent in a long shot, which FranR >Williams had no difficulty in clearing, and in the Jlext minute the play was transferred to the r end. Newbound put in some capital work, "• taking the ball well into the Welsh hall, when d premed, he transferred it to E. Williams m the centre, and the latter made no mistake "• taking the ball well into the Welsh half, when »&rd pressed, he transferred it to E. Williams m the centre, and the latter made no mistake Vith a grand shot, lodging the ball in the net, tad scoring a second goal for Oswestry in the ftrsi seven minutes of this half. The ball from foe centre kick was again taken to the Rhyl end, |pd quickly returned. A shot by Harrison was Wily stopped by F. Williams, and then play was jkgain transferred to the Rhyl end, a grand shot fey Morgan being luckily headed out by Jones. &n ugly rush by the Rhyl forwards was smartly woken np by Evans, and after one or two sharp fcxohanges in midfield, the home forwards re- Sewed the attack on the Welsh goal. Q. Rich- ards, the Oswestry skipper, sent m a nice shot. jWynn met the ball, and shot straight into Black- "V Burn's hands. The Rhyl goalkeeper made a gal- Mnt attempt to olear, but failed, and Oswestry thus scored their third goal. The Rhyl forwards JlTere bv no means done with, but all attempts (o break through the home defence were futile, And when time was called the score stood:— j jg Oswestry, 3 goals; Rhyl, 0. B The following were the) teams:—> Oswestry :—Goal, F. Williams; backs, E. Evans p! Aid S. Lewis; half-backs, G. Richards, E. Trem- K fit, and R. Groves; forwards, W. Williams, A- B Morgan, E. Williams, J. Newbound, ana G. » Shy'l:—Goal. J. A. Blackburn: Backs, R. §? Hughes and J. Jones 5 half-backs, W. William9, If. T. A. tJavies, and J. W. Ellis; forwards, E. E. Davies, E. B. Hughes, R. R. Thomas, A. Riley, £ fcd T. Harrison. 1 £ Referee: Mr Harrison, Crew#,

a S The Flint Town Council, on Monday, ap- B Minted a eub-oommitteo to go into the crn&- f| Son of the purchase of the Gae and Water Com- 1. fcwiy'« nndertaMng, and t^ie erection of an eleo- I Mo light pkn^

FRIENDLY MATCHES. COLWYN BAY v. LLANDUDNO. OPENING OF THE SEASON AT COLWYN BAY. A VICTORY FOR THE "REDS." (By "Onlooker.") It was not a large crowd that presented it self at the Rhos Fiel is, Colwyn Bay, on Saturday, to watch the efforts of the "Reds" against the Llandudno Amateurs, in their first encounter of the season. Possibly, this was due to the fact that the fixture was only of the "friendly" order. On entering the fi.eld one of the first things to attract the eye was the fine pavilion which has been erected for the convenience of players, at the expense of Mr T. E. Purdy, the newly- appointed chairman of the club. The structure is sufficiently large to accommodate both sets of Player? to change their attire in simultaneously, and will be a welcome refuge from the attentions of the crowd during "coffee time." When it has received its promised coat of paint the pavilion will wear a smart appearance. For this encounter the home committee had re- lied purely on talent available in the town, but at the last moment substitutes had to be found for Jack Owen (who was indisposed), Chadwick and E. Griffiths. The vacancies were filled by G. Williams, Stanley Hughes, and A. Downes. The remainder of the team were the same as last season. The Llandudno team were almost "new to a man." J. E. Williams, last year's custodian, has left for America, and Hobson occupied his place between the sticks. At back were Johnny Wil- liams and Pearson, both J. Lunt and Charlie Roberts being absentees. At half again only G. Davies retained his old position. He was as- sisted by Jack Williams and Bob Roberts. For- ward, also several alterations had been made. Stone, of Conway, occupied the outside left po- ?ition, whilst the right wing pair, Maxwell and ichofield, were making their first appearance in the Amateurs' ranks. The players lined up in the following order:— Colwyn Bay:—Goal, C. Hallwood; backs, R. Oampbell and. E. Williams; halves, A. Downes, T. Wellings, and R. Rowlands; forwards, G. Wil- liams, W. T. Jones, T. McCann (capt.), S. Hughes, and J. LI. Owen. Llandudno: Goal, Hobson; backs, J. Wil- liams and Pearson; halves, Jack Williams, G. Davies, and Bob Roberts; forwards, Maxwell, Schofield, Brookes-Evans, W. S. Owen, and W. Stone. Refeiee: Mr H. C. Meir. THE GAME. MoCann, winning the toss, elected to kick uphill. Llandudno were first on the aggressive, and Biookea-Evans ran through on his own, finally shooting over the bar. The ball was several times taken up the field on the home left, but the centres were not properly met. From a run by W. T. Jones, Pearson had perforce to kick into touch to clear. At this stage the game was delayed in consequence of a collision between W. S. Owen and Campbell. Owen had to leave the field, and did not return again. A penalty kick for a foul against T. Wellings was unproduc- tive. The Bay pressed, and fiom a run by G. Williams, McCann placed behind. They con- tinued to press, and, receiving from Hughes, Owen forced a corner. A skirmish resulted, Hobson eventually olearing. Stanley Hughes was responsible for neat work, end another corner was gained, but) all to no effect. The "Reds" were enjoying the major portion of the game, and only good work by the visiting defence kept the score down. Play was carried to the other end, and two raids were made upon Hall- wood's charge by Brookes-Evans, but neither had the desired result. Shortly afterwards J. Ll. Owen, at the other end, struck the crossbar with & good shot. A smart run by Stone would have been fruitful were he better served. In the vicinity of Hobson, McCann and W. Jones were neatJy robbed by Pearson, when in a good posi- tion to open the score. Stone was hereabouts re- sponsible for another good "run, but Hallwood was impregnable. At half-time the score was:—Colwyn Bay, 0; Llandudno, 0. With the slope in their favour the Bay were soon busy in front of Hobson, but time after time openings were missed. Stone was frequent- ly prominent on the left, but Campbell adopted successful checking tactics. Over confidence on the part of J. Williams yielded a corner, which had no result gave that a little later Hobson conceded another, again to no effect. Stone was given several openings, but could not get proper support, the right wing pair lacking re- source. J. Williams, in clearing from J. Ll. Owen, handled the ball within the 18 yards area, and a penalty was granted. MoCann was en- trusted with the kick, and made no mistake in opening the account. Effective work by S. Hughes certainly deserved to score. Dribbling round three opponents he missed by inches only, J. Williams, the visiting back, tried to change the venue on his own account. He was successful in working up to the centre line, when he was robbed by G. Williams. "Gallery play," on the part of Llandudno, resulted in W. T. Jones gaining possession, and easily scoring a second point. A few minutes later Hobson made a weak clearance, and G. Williams rushed in, scoring the third goal. At this stage J. Williams changed his position to that at centre. Lining well up the field he received the ball, and having a clear road ran through and scored. Time ar- rived with the score :olwyn Bay, 3; Llan- dudno, 1. ^—

NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. SEPTEMBER FIXTURES. yflha following fixtures have been arranged far this month- September 140th.-CoDw:Yl1 Bay v. lthyl; re- feree, Mr J. H. Vincent, Llandudno. September Bangor v. Oaffuarvon; re- feree, Mr F. Beech, Rjhyl. September 21st.—Beaumairts v. Conway; metered, Mi C- J. Thomas. Bangor. September 21«b.—LLararwst v. Rhyl; refciree, Mr ». Heareeei, Llamdudino. Septembelr 28tih.—Cb<pwa.y v. Llandudno; re- feree. Mr F. BeeoK Rhyl. September gath.OaTnarvm y. Blaenau Fee. tdniog; nefenre^ Mr J. Roberta*, Bangor. September 2átb.-BeaUlIIlBriø t. Rhyl; referee, Mr W. IA Jom«w liliaimrwsfc. September v- Denbigh; xe- feree* Mr 3. H. Vincent, Llandudno. September 28th.—Lkunrwet v. Colwyn Bay; xefteotoe, Mr O. J. Itionws, Bangor.

A< the Flinf Liberal CSub last week. Mr Howell Idris, M.P., unveiled a portrait of tttie Prime Minister, tfee gift of Alderman S. K.

BANGOR v. CREWE WORKS. A TAME OPENING MATCH. (By "Recorder"). The season opened at Bangor on Saturday with a friendly, Crewe Works being the visitors. The attendance was rather scanty, afld the game yielded very little to enthuse over. No new local players were tried, but Bradshaw and Harry Jones, two Chester men, the latter of some repu- tation, were introduced in the forward line. The teams were:— Bangor: Ted Owen, goal; Bob Roberts and Hwfa Williams, full-backs; Moi Jones, Alf Thomas, and W. Parry, half-backs; R. Pughe, Bradshaw (Chester), Harry Jones (Chester), Hughie Owen and Oliver, forwards. Crewe Works: Harding, goal; Griffiths and Astles, full-backs; Holher, Robbins, and Nevitt, half-backs; Wyatt, Davies, Hughes, Fisher, and Wrench, forwards. Referee: Mr John Roberts, Bangor. The game opened rather sensationally, Hughie Owen cannoning the ball against the Crewe cross- bar, and it alighted at the toes of Bradshaw, who had no difficulty in driving it into the netv To all appearances the game was to be a very one- sided one, Bangor monopolising the attack, and in a few minutes Bradshaw all but notched the second point. Some tall kicking by Griffiths gave Bangor an opportunity, and Harding made a ground save. It was anything but an interest- ing game, there being a good deal of aimless kicking, and the lack of training was very ap- parent. Hugh Owen put on No. 2 for Bangor. About twenty minutes of the game had elapsed before Crewe troubled the Bangor defence, and it was a very half-hearted sort of attack. A penalty was given against Bob Roberts for stooping, but Ted Owen brought off a save which earned him a round of cheers. Very unexpect- edly Wyatt broke through the Bangor ranks, and scored a clever goal. Then Harry Jones tra- velled the length of the field with the ball at his toes, but finished by sending it wildly over the bar. Bradshaw was responsible for the third goal, though the custodian nearly scooped it out. Half-time: Bangor, 3; Crewe Works, 1. Five minutes after the re-start the new man, Harry Jones, cleverly headed the ball into the net. The game in the second half was as unin- teresting as in the first, consisting of a continu- ous attack on the Crewe goal. Further goals were scored for Bangor by Harry Jones and Bradshaw, both of whom showed fine form as goal-getters. The score, however, would have been greatly augmented but for the stubborn de- fence of the two backs and Harding, the cus- todian. The Crewe forwards were allowed no latitude, and were practically confined to their own half. Final result Bangor, 8; Crewe Works, 1.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. (BY "ORITICUS.") COLWYN BAY The play in Saturdays match between Colwyn Bay and Llandudno was but mediocre. Before they will do themselves justice all who took part must undergo a certain amount of training. • • • • Of course, the hot weather which prevailed pre- cluded over-exertion," still the "fagged" appear- ance of the players showed that a good condition was not one oi their chief points. The Llandudno team were unrepresentative, and the absence of such stalwarts as Jacob Wil- liams, C. Roberts, J. Lunt, Alderson, and David Griffith was keenly felt. The forward line was all at "sixes and sevens," without Johnny Wil- liams as pivot, Stone and Brookes-Evans being the only front line men to render due account of themselves. The right wing pair, Maxwell and Schofield, two newcomers from whom much *was expected, were not up to the Amateurs' standard. George Davies at centre-half was as safe as of old, and his terrier-like tactics com- pletely baffled McCann. Bob Roberts and Wil- liams gave him every assistance. J. E. Wil- F liams and Pearson were the saviours of their side, and, although undertaking new roles, played ad- mirably. Hobson was good and bad in turns, but as the season progresses he should prove a most able substitute for J. E. Williams. » w Reverting to the home players, Hallwcod is priding himself upon having gained considerably in height during the close season. He was never sorely troubled on Saturday, and with the exception of the goal by J. E. Williams saved everything that came his way. Campbell and O. E. Williams played good football, but Camp- bell should always bear in mind the old maxim, "Always play your man till the whistle sounds." The point registered against Colwyn Bay should not have been scored had he acquired this little lesson. Rowlands and Wellings have retained their old cunning, and Downes has not lost all his play, though the ninety minutes were more than he could "last out" in comfort. McCann, W. T. Jones, and J. LI. Owen gave a good ac- count of themselves. In Stanley Hughes the olub have effected a "capture," which should be looked well after. He is only a youth, and will prove in time, with a little more practice, an acquisition to the club. G. Williams, at outside right, although in his wrong position, performed creditably. Next Saturday the "Reds" open their League fixtures. They will entertain the newly-formed Rhyl team on the Rhos fields, and a good game is anticipated. It is to be hoped that during the week as many players as possible will take a little trouble to prepare themselves physically for the event. » • • • Supporters of the Colwyn Bay Club will be pleased to hear that D. H. Skelsey intends turn- ing out regularly during the season. 0 W. Saunders, last year's skipper of the Conway team was recently reported in these columns to be contemplating retirement. Happily, this transpires to have been incorrect, for he has al- ready thrown in his lot with Colwyn Bay, for •> « whom he will not doubt turn out at an early date. Saunders will prove a formidable addition to the Reds' half-back line. Everyone will welcome back to Colwyn Bay W. Jones, who last year sailed to America. He re- turns in the course of a week or two, and will probably don the colours of his old club once more. It is also stated that D. C. Williams, another old member of the Colwyn Bay Club, who has lately been attached to the Preston # North End Reserves, intends to return to the district, and will assist his old colleagues.. With the men who have already turned out at their disposal, the four players mentioned, with Moss and Will Jones available, the Bayites have the material to do well this season, and that one of the several trophies for which they have en- tered will find its way to Colwyn Bay is sangu- inely hoped for. t It It On Saturday tlhe Bayites open their League engagements at home, the newily-en.tered Khyl team being their .opponents. To oppose the vusitoiB the following team has b^en ctnoecn: — Goal CL Hailwood; backs. R. CamnbelL, O. B WiUi'ajKB 5 halves, W. Sawders, T. Wellings, R. Rowlands; forwairdp. Micee Jones, W. T. Janes, T- MoCaon (oapi), Stanley Hugjhee, J. T.l Owen j reserves D, H. Skelsey, R. C. Mor- ris- • • « From tlhe above, It will be seen that the com- miittee were fuJlly satisfied with tfcd piay of tiha young' recruit, Stanley Hughes, on Saturday. Tbb aboff* that 4b» 3nr committee intend to gave youngsters an opportunity of showing their worth, eo tihia/t it behoves uM who would core to have a trial to send in thenar mines to the 6earotjary- 0 0 0 A oorltespçJUderut writes: Why oamiiot the CJolwyn. Bay senior organisation, run a second eleven ? Surely we who are compelled to^ fore- go ibrain trips when the town team play "away niatebes" should have some meqnp of entertain- ment at home. It sometimes happens that we have no gamra on the home field for tihiroe and even four weeks on end. This oouJd and should be oi>viated'- It may be argued that <& reserve eleven would mean expetnse. Very possibffly; but would not that be more than counter- balanced by tiho fact that opportunities would be t:hl'ø afforded of discovering new talent? I tlhink the committee may well give the mat- ter their favourable BANGOR AND DISTRICT. The opening of the season at Ba-ngor on Saturday was eoaxcoly heralded with the Now- ing of trumpets and boating of drums, and comparatively few turned out to witness the milk and water game provided by the commit- tee by way of a kick off to the season. Crewe Work3 (by the Wiay they did not work much on Satuird'ay afternoon) were the gue/sts, a.nd as r neither points mor cups were involved tlhe pJay- ers took it easy, and the play scarcely justifies de,t,aile,d criticdsim,. < w w The feature of the game was the appearance in the local ranks of Harry Jones and Bradr- dhaw, two young- plains hiail firom the neigh- bouring Cathedral City of Chester. The form- er came qQw:n with a reputation a/s a goal get ter and the latter had also good credentials. True they played well, and registered meet of the goade, but there was nothing in -their play to send one into ecstasies. For some past Bangolr he stood in sore need of forwards, and the two men will no doubt find a place in the Combination team. W t As I mentioned before. Bangor practically had matteirs their own way throughout the afternoon. On the few occasions the visiting forwards managed to get away, Bob Roberts, the skipper, arxit Hwfa Williams, who has this yeair thrown hie lot with the representatives of hip native city easily kept tihem in check. Ted Owen, who officiated between the stioka, was as agile as ever, and he saved a penalty magnifi- cently). w w < A player who caught my eye in the home ranks was Alf. Thomas, a "native," who last yea/r pPayed fuJI back with the Bangor Re- 4 serves. He is certainly more of a. half-back tihlan a full back, amd in that capacity he is deserving of a place in the Combination team. A rare despoiler, he places the ball to the best possible advantage, and he is remarkably agile. Arridge, D. T. Thomas, and Thomas would miake an ideal intermediate lino. # » It is rather to be regretted tiha<t in the very first match of the season a penalty should have been awarded' against Bob Roberta for at- tempting to throw an opponent oveir his back. As ceuptain, Bob must now be an example to his tewm. w w < If he had a little more go about him, Parry in tho half-back luio would develop into a capitaj player. Dick Pugihe, after a lengthy abeence from the football field, made his re- appearance, and played a bard game. On the extreme left, Oliver indulged in some of his characteristic dashing runa, but his parting shots were a trifle wide of the mark. It would be better for a forward, when shooting for goal, to eirr twenty yairdp inside the field of play than half an incJh outauHe the playing area. • • • In the match, Whitchurch v. Rest of the Com- bination, on Saturday, which ended in a win for Whitohurch (who are particularly strong this season), by six (goals to three, D. J. Williams, the Bangor custodian, officiated between the sticks for the "Rest." Williams leaves for Amerioa on October let, and can only assist his olub in two matches again. » « « Bangor Y.M.C.A. open what promises to be a successful season for them., at Beaumaris, on Saturday. Judging by the Sandow-like biceps and muscles which I saw at the Y.M.C.A. gym- nastic display, on Wednesday, I should imagine that the team will give a good account of itself, at any Tate, they should make their presence felt.

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PRACTICE MATCH AT LLAN- RWST. A practice match was held on Saturday last, when several of the old players appeared to be in fine form. On Tuesday night a meeting of the committee was held, when the Rev. J. E. Cardigan Williams, the newiy-elected president, occupied the chair. He has promised BO MO handsome contributions to the olub. The pro- posed League team jis.-Goal, J. Finchett; backs, W. Owen and- W. Trevor Jones; halves, GTen. Joneq, Dei Thomas, and Jim Jones; forwards, Norman Jones, A. Carter, Humphrey Roberts, Chisholm, and Ned Griffiths. It was again de- cided that the membership fee, which includes admission to all matches, be 25 &d.

BENEFIT MATCH AT CONWAY. The following team will represent Conway in the benefit match to H. O. Roberts, to be played at Llandudno, on Saturday:—Hugh Hughes, goal; Tom Jones and W. J. Jones, backs; Bhem Jones, Bob Owen, and W. Thomas, half-backs; J. R. Jones, Atherton, W. Scott Jones, Evan Owen, and Sam Parry, forwards. The following team will represent Llandudno: —Goal, Hobson; backs, Jack Owen and Harold Pearson; half-backs, Jacob Williams, George Daviee, and J. E. Williams; forwards, Stone, Settio Owen, J. E. Williams (capt.), Brookes- Evans, and Alderson.

CAPTAIN OF THE LLANDUDNO AMATEURS FOOTBALL TEAM. SEASON 1907-8. MR J. IL WILLIAMS. The subject of our portrait, J. E. Williams, is a well-known figure in North Wales football circles, his election as captain of the Llandudno team being very popular. "Johnnie," as he is familiarly called by his associates, is an enthusi- astic follower of the game, and makes an ideal captain. A fine athlete and a player who can keep his temper, he possesses all the necessary qualifications of a good footballer. He alwa-ys playa a scientific game, and can fill almost any position on the field. He has done yeoman ser- vice in the past for the Amateurs, and much is expected of him in the future.

FOOTBALL SPARKS*. (By "Spectator."). That the Llandudno eleven were not success- ful in their first fixture with Colwyn Bay. That they have acquired a new forward in Will Stone, late of Conway. That he gave a good account of himself on Saturday. < That the Seaside rs" fought well for the game. < « < That Hobson was as steady "between the sticks" as he is behind the stumps. That the fixture with Conway next Saturday is a benefit to H. 0. Roberts. • • • • That he fractured his leg whilst playing for Llandudno against Conway, last season. • That it is to be hoped the proceeds of the forthcoming match will' amply re-coup his losses on that account. If If That J. E. Williams "skippers" the ",gea- siders" this season. » » » If That he is one of the few scientific players on the Welsh coast. < » It That the Conway team opened their season on Saturday with a practice match "Blues" v. "Stripes." < That Stripes" proved the better eide by seven goals to one. That the players displayed good form. That the Executive have found an excellent reserve custodian in Hugh Hughes. • • • • That he is to be tried at Llandudno on Satur- day. w w w That Lewis Hugh Roberts captains the Con- way team this season. That the team have entered for three cups. » < That they will try their luck for the Welsh Amateur v,up, the North Wales Coast Cup, and the North Wales Coast Junior Cup. « » That they he¡pc to carry off one. < That the Conway Executive intend giving every encouragement to the Junior eleven this year. » » That several new players are in the Tanks this year. If « That they include W. Scott Jones, of Pen- maenmawr, and W, J. Jones, Llanfairfechan, who p.ayed for Bangor University last sea- son. < < That "Uncle Lloyd" has promised his services 8f¡ referee. w That the Executive intend promoting a draw for the benefit of the funds. It That several have promised to subscribe to- wards the draw. w That the prospects for the ccming season could not be better.

LLANRWST FOOTBALL CLUB. Leaarue Fixturr;j3 Sept. 14. Sept. 21. Rhyl (h). Sept. 28. Colwyn Bay (h). Oct. 6. Denbigh (a). Oct. 12. Oct. 19. Denbigb h Oct. 26. )Tov. 2. Nov. 9. Nov, 16. Nov. 23. Nov. 30. Bangor (h). Dec. 7. Festiniog (h). Dec. 14. Btungor (a). Deo. 21. Conway (h). Dec. 26. Holyhead (a). Dec. 28. Jan. 1. Colwyn Bay (a). Jan. 4. Jan. 11. Llandudno (h). Jan. 18. Feetiniog (a). Jan. 26. Feb. 1. Rhyl (a). Feb. 8. Llandudno (a). Feb. 15. Feb. 22. Beaumaris (h). Feb. 29. Mar. 7. Carnarvon (a). Mar. 14. Mar. 21. Holyhead (hj. Mar. 28. Carnarvon (n}, f April 4. Beaumaris (a;* April 11. Oonway (a). April 18. April 23.

M. Suliy-Pirudliomme*, the widely-known prenoh poet, died in Paris on Saturday in hts 69th year. At MacihvnJlletih an English Bible is placed in the Oamibnian Rail wave waiting rtom for the use of the travelling public. Its cover is worn to tatters. The "Pioneer*^is recognised as one of the most popular papers in the Principality,, Splendid medium for adY«rtif«x%

MOTORING. THE NORTH WALES AUTO- MOBILE CLUB. GYMKANA AT LLANRWST. (From our Reporter.) On Saturday afternoon, by the kind permis- sion of Lon-d Car. ring ton, a motor gymkanawtts held in Gwydir Park, LLanrwst, in connection with the Automobile Club of North Wales. For &ome days past, preparations had been made under the able direction of Mr L. W. Jelf Petit.it> and1 as it became known that a gyniikamia was to be held, the olub committee oomsidetred the desirabiility of allowing the pub- lao into the gwund. Although the gymkana was of practically a private nature^ they very courteously roped a portion of the held off foj tihe benefit of the public, the invited guests be- ing allowed nearer tSie course- Shortly before 2 o'clock, the cars belonging to tlhe membetrs otf the olub began to arrive, and at the start of the first race there was a very llarge and distinguished company present. llhe judges were Mr J. H. Burton,, Mr Geo. BovilL and Colonel Tthomas Gee, tho stoirter being Major J. A. 'Turner, the president of tho club. The stewards were Colonel O. S. Mainwaring, Messrs L- W. Jelf Pettit, and H. R. Davies. The ocmpotttors included the following own- ers of OMit over nine feet wheel base:—Messrs A. E. Orowd'y, 30 h.p., Siddelev • A. C. Davies, 35 h.p., Daimler; Phil. D. Leo, 18 h.p., Sid- dieley; R. B. Birch. Owners of oars of nine feet wheelbase and under; Messrs J. E. Alkin, 16 h.p., Star; W. H. BuxtonL, 14 h.p., Germain: Rev. F- P. Watkin Davies, 10-12 Richard "Unio"; E. O. Watkin Davies, 18 h.p., Ger- main; Dr. H. Grey Edwards, 10 h.p., Humber; A..Norton, 8 h.p. Rover; Francis Nunn, 10-12 h.p., Humber; Col. S. Sandbach, 6 h.p., Sid- delay j H. D. D. Walthall, 24 hp., Germain; — Swath, Colwyn • Bay, and Owen Watts. There were over 50 private and competing oars on the field. The prizes, which were (Supplied by Messrs Griffith Owen and Son, Greenwich House, LlanrwÐt" consisted of silver and bronze medals for the gentlemen, and solid silver useful articles for the latinos. INTERESTING COMPETITIONS. The first event was a potato race, which was a straight race along- a marked course. The driver had to drop a potato into each of a num- ber of boxes along (his course. Should a potato inisB the box or b< ance out, he had to dismount and place it in the box before proceeding fur- ther. There were a number of heats in this race which provided a great deal of amuse- ment. The first prize waj9 awarded to Mr W. H- Buxton,, St. Asaph, the lady accompanying him being Miss Edwards, the daughter of the Bishop of St. Asaph. The second was won by Mr Francis Nunn alJld Miss Colwyn Bay. The next contest, wap a. Victoria Cross race, in whioh the dlriver had to stop at a certain point and piok up a dummy figure, and bring it with him in the car to the winning poet. Three huge dummies were placed in the middle of the ooureeu and the way that these were carried by some of the competitors orea.ted a great deal of merriment. Mr A. E. Crowdy was the W™er' Jith Mr J> E- Alkin second- I he third race took away eight prizes, there being four passengers in each car. It was an egg and spoon raoe, in which each of tlhree passengers had to Oilir.ry a billiard ball upon a spoon in one hand, held well outside the oar. The oar which. ootj?plete>c? tho course in the shortest time and dropped fewest "eggs" was tine winner. No amount of ¡spee-d could equal tlhe loes of a ball. Tho roco was an exciting one, resulting in another win for Mr A. E. Crowdy, who had with him as passengers Mrs Legge, Miss Legge, and Miss Sutton. (Tibe aooond was won by Mr W- H. Buxton with Mrs Buxton and the Misses Edwards riding in the oar. Bomb raoe—competitors to drive over a spe- cified course and burst, with one of the wheels of t!heir oa. a niumibelr of air ba.Uoons pegged dlown at intervals: 1, Mr A. E. Crowdy; 2 Mar Phil. D. Leo: 3, Mr W. H. Buxton: 4, Mr H. D. D. Walthall. A regulation of the com- mittee wap that a competitor could not win more than two prizes, so that Mr Crowd'y and Mr Buxton were disqualified, and the first and eeoooid prizes went to Mr Phil. D. Lee and Mr Walthall respectively. Tilting at the ring waa the next race. A lady seated' beside the driver of ibe car bad to pick up on tihe point of a lance a number of rings suspended a.t tihe side of the course, and the oar which brought home most rings was declared to be the winmer. There was a great deal of skill attached to this raoe, which wias keenly watched by t.he spectators- Mr Buxton was the -winner witih Miss Edwards, St. Asap/h, whobrouglbt home every ring. Mr Smith, Colwyn Bay, being second, with Muss Smith and Mr E. 0. Watkin Davies and Mrs Oebomno Yale third'. Mr Buxton could not take the prize,, eo that Mr Smith was awarded first, and M.r Watkin Davies second. Miss Edwards was given the first ladies' prize, and Mies Smith second, a special prize being hand- ed to Mra Yale. Bending race, oars to be driven over a speci- fied course bending- in and out. between posts placed at close inter valp. If a car touched a poet it was disqualified'. Class A-—Oars of nine feet wheel base and under: 1. Col. Sandbacli; 2, the Rev. F. P. Watkin Davies. O!IR.SS B.—Cars of over nine feet wheel base: I, Mr A. E. Crowdy; 2, Mr R. E. Blroh. Mr Crowdy having won two prizes previously, he was disqualified, and Mr Birch was given pre- mier honours. During an interval an excellent tea was pro- vided in a huge marquee by M.r E. Bickers-, of the New Inn, who is well-known as an excellent caterer. At the conclusion of the gymkana, the guests assembled under a huge oak tree, where the prizes had been laid for exhibition. They were greatly admired by everybody. Lady McLaren was called' upon to present the prizes, and be- fore doing so, she eaid: "I am honoured at the request of the olub to present the prizes to the wnnnears of tihe differetnt competitors, and in doing so I hope you will allow me. in the name of the Automobile Cluib, to compliment the stewards upon tho excellent arrangement^ made for the tournament. They have worked so hard for our pleasure a.nd enjoyment on this occasion- It only remains for me now to oall upon the winners to receive the prizes for their skill and valour" cheers). Her Ladyship then gracefully handed over the prizes' to the succe^ful 001mpetitors. Col. Gee proposed that their heartiest thanks be accorded to Lad'y McLaren for her presenoe that diay, to present the prizes. This was carried with acclamation, her 1ady- ship resiponding by saying- that it was a great pleasure to her to have rendered those trifling services. During- tflio afternoon the band of the "Clio" Training Ship gave some excellent musio.

ALLEGED RECKLESS MOTORING AT LLANDDULAS. "A Most Dangerous Corner." 'A case of much interest to motorists was heard at Abergele Petty Sessions, on Saturday, before Mr Duncan Miller (presiding), Dr. Wolsten- holme, a.nd Dr. Peter Jones, when Wm. Dudley Coddington, 80, The Promenade, Southport, was charged! by P.O. Rowlands with recklessly driv- ing a motor car at Llanddulae, on August 4éh. Mr E. A. Connor, soli oi tor. Gross-street, Man- chester, appeared for the defendant, and in re* ply to the charge said: "We plead 'Not at present." J' P.C. Rowlands said that at about 6.30 on the evening jn question, he was on duty at Uan- ddutaa, in plain clothce. He noticed a motor car come around the corner at a reckless speed from the direction of Colwyn Bay. He did not hear the horn sounded, and he noticed tlliat the car was on the wrong side of the road, and had there been. another car, cyclists, or vehicles coming in the opposite direction, nothing could have prevented a collision. The driver did not take notice of anything, but drove on, not sounding the horn, Or altering his position from the wrong side of the road, although he passed through the village, and by several roads which joined the main road. At the time a lad'y was on the bridge with two children in a mail-cart, and the cur- rent of air caused by tho car almost pulled her down. Witness did not signal to the driver to stop, as he know that would be useless: motor- jete going through the village did not stop un- lets he (witness) was iij uniform. Cross-examined: I did not notice how many penajne were in the car. and there was such a cloud of duet that I had difficulty in seeing the number of the car. I cannot swear as to the exact speed, but I will swear that it was not less than 26 miles am hour. Do you think it possible to run a car at 25 miles 8In hour rouind that corner?—Yes, people ihave been brought to this court for doing it. Often?—It is onlvdone when I am not on duty there (laughter). They slow up if they see me in uniform. Is the lady here who you say was almost blown over by the wind of the motor car?— Yea. 9 Is she going to us that die wag almost blown over by the wind of the motor car going 25 miles an hour?—When you see her you will not be surprised at what she says. Is it a dangerous rP.er tA znoet dangerous oorne^. ■—■■'—-Mil l»l»l !■—MUM—— A good many motorists have been "bo-oked" a.) that corner?—No; they are only "booked" wbea they go too fast. The Witness added that there were about niim lanes or roads leading into the main thoroug! fare, but only two were very busy part. David Charles Evans, The Square, Llanddulas, said that the driver went at a reckless speed, and a good many people were about. The car was on the wrong side of the road. Mr Connor submitted that legally there was no right or wrong side of the road. A person lia3 the right to the use of any part of the road if it were clear, and if he met or overtook another vehicle he could pass it on either side if there was room, but if he did go on what was known a&, "the wrong side" he did so at hie own risk. The Chairman: If he does do so he docs it at his own risk, even if he kills someone? Mr Connor; Yes. The Witness eaid that no cart could have got out of the way, and he waa satisfied that the car was travelling at a. reckless speed. He had never seen a car go through Llanddulas at a fasten rate. In cross-examination the Witness said he did u HfT exact width of the bridge, although ne had lived in I.landd'uJas some 22 years. H« had talked the matter over with the constable, and they came to the conclusion that the cap wao going at a terrific speed, at least 25 miles ais hour. that ?—Yes°r = Y°U xt th*r€ and then Ed. Wildain.9, Mount Pleasant, Llanddula*. gave corroborative evidence. T I&iU53,1111 lIe;en Joi3Ce> °f Castle-squar^ was on the bridge with tw children m a mail-cart when the car came round and iShu1 had. cKnS 40 mail-car*, and the wind blew her dress abound her. She i? at kh'6 speed it was going. rnnll Connor; You were frightened more bo* caPf6 you had children with you?—Yes. Connor, for the defence, submitted that 641 no reckl(*» driving, and thafi defendant was not charged with exceeding th« l TKr r endangering the Uvea of the pub- fln<w Be?,Gh had toU satisfied that tho de- IJng reok'«ssly: and no one would say that with a clear road 25 miie» a? IT f^fx^g he was travelling at that rate, which wae denied was reokleee. Defendant was a most careful driver, and had owned a car for nine yeara. ariatlf7 ^ebret tune he had been in trouble* and if he had unwittingly transgressed the "J0* lt;, and expressed regret to th« an the puklio, as he had no desire to act otherwise than with due caution. He would r°TV^ wa6 to drive a car eucb as defendant was riding in around the corner at 15 miles an hour, much less 25, as it would dangerous to the ocoupants as well as to the" can Further than that the condition of the spring* « 6UCha coul<i ,'c', 1,0 dr™ REPAIRiED SPRING NECESSITATES MODERATE SPEED. called' and «"<* ho wa» re- Sin! STv, Uma £ £ to with eeve* £ !Tns the car When at Garth, the sprina ™ a b!^?IJosmith made a damp for it so that they could go on. That was done fct hUhffh f had toTTcl'riv« slowly and car«* y on that account. He atways slowed UD ai corners, and knowing the LlantkfuJas corner w«5! he slowed down, and went round it at not mar* than ten miles an hour. To have gone round the oorner at 25 milee an hour would have been dangerous to the car, to the occupants andtS 1 Siing W° n0t 12111111 of do'"2 suo1* Cross-examined by P.O. Rowlands: I 6aw on« danger signal before I reched the corner, and I afterwardb saw another. I cannot say how man* danger signals there are about the place, aTj do not look for them, knowing the road so welJ • I have no receipt for the repairs, ae I paid the money and went on. ■ By the Bench: My car is a Daimiex, 3(11. n Mr bydney Smith, Newton-le-Willows, who was in the car, said they could not travel at a bisa speed on account of the retpaired spring. Thesi approached the corner at ordinary epeed as h« knew it very we He was alwa^ ^areful thS any car he travelled on went around the ccrneu fi-VhlT 6fK3 a f"€ml of ^ad been fined for that cornea- (laughter). It wae one of th« most dangerous corners in North Wales. It warn the best known corner, and the officer was also well-known (.a ugh tor). Every motiriet expected and looked for P.O. Rowlands there (laughter) In cross-examin at ion, the Witness said he did iTany ?f>pl° about. It wae not nece* eanr to change the gear to go up the hill. By the Benoh; We were in the middle of thrf and there was plenty of room on eaoS Dr. Jones: Is it a dangerous corner? police* and 18 a'ways watched by th* W-- EJ]iott, late Chicf-constabie of Southport, Baid he had known Mt Coddington for soma yeans, and always had considered him to be a P.O. Rowlands was recalled, and said that h. P.O. Rowlands was recalled, and said that h* di^I not see the car skid at all-but the wheeta fairly danced at the corner. The car shot rounJ the corner and being in the middle cfthe roS! s ri(fcoSr<lor\'„hi tinB &aId he ca.me down the hill to the WIth the thrQttle dQWll, end he on No. a 6peod. The ac as a brak,3, and h. could. not have get up much BOO with it. The car did cause a dust. He had d-riven around Ih. TT! ig J, ^d AR)D knew it well tiS iS^S dteclded'to the case, and oer-

THE ACCIDENT NEAR COLWYN BAY. HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTS. Mr J. G. Barnet, of Dulwich, writing to the "Daily Telegraph," says:- In1 view of the many painful motor and cyclina accidents which have occurred lately, it is a seri- ous public duty for all to see what can be done to prevent thein, or render them less painful in their results. Notwithstanding the publio prejudice against motorists, it is a fact that the publio are to blame for many of the accidents, and fre- quently the motorist suffers very severely for hit humane considerations. This was forcibly brought home to me in th, accident last week near Colwyn Bay, which alt, most resulted in the death of my friend, Mr J. Arthur Pyne, ex-Mayor of Lewisham. I was carefully driving my car in the road from Conway, about a mile from Colwyn Bay, where a wooden fenoe runs alongside the railway line. There is no footapth on the highway, and it should now be imperative to see that foot- paths are on all roads leading to and from every town for a few miles at least. I was on my, proper side, about a foot of the fence. Coming towards me was a servant girl on a bicycle, ap. parently prepared to pass me all right, but when within two yards of the front of my car, for some unaccountable reason, she swerved clean in front of me with her bicycle, and Juet escaped being run over, through my quick action is turning my car away from her. Unfortunately the road was too narrow for my purpose. The car was only going at five miles an houi or so, as there were several pedestrians on the road, and I stopped it as though I might be drawing up to make a call somewhere. Mt Pyne occupied the front seat at my side, and evidently in his anxiety to Bee what happened to the girl, must have knocked hia head on the wooden fence in some way, while he was sitting or rising from the car. He suffered compound fracture of the skull, and was immediately taken off to Old Colwyn Cottage Hospital in a car in which his wife was following. His daughter was in tho back seat of my car, with my wife and daughter, and it may be imagined what a shock this sad ending to a happy holiday was to all of us. The girl with the bicycle was in a hysterical mood, not in the least hurt, and only,

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