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u u T B A L L. FORECAST COMPETITION. The following are the matches for competition on March 18th coupons must reach the head office, not later than J'r*t ¡IO.t on that date, other- wise they will lie disqualified. Competitors may, to sa"e postage, hand in their coupons personally at the heii,i office, illp(),)l or zlt tlie branch offices, Chalybeate Plfpct, Aberystwyth, and 3, Church Street, Towyn also at Mr J. Griffiths's. 37, Broad Street, Newtown. In the three latter cases, however, they must le handed in before noon en the day F/C cion., RLCSULTS OF SATURDAY'S COMPETITION. Owiug to two matches not being played the prize will be E2 for this week's coupon. ASSOCIATION COUPON*. (TO KE DETACHED). MARCH THE 11TH, 1899. r J2 i. CLUB 5 CLUB G 1 Druids Llandudno S. i I 2 I Scotland 1 3 Liverpool Sheffield United r T 4 Stoke Derbv Countv Name Address

FOOTBALL NOTES. [BY VETERAN."] It is sometime since 1 had the pleasure of seeing Newtown play, and I was much struck with the improvement shown in the shape of fire and dash in last Saturday's match against St George's, in the 5th round of the Wednesbury Cup tie. In common parlance the Dragons were not in it" from start to finish, though they held their own sufficiently to keep the bail out of goal for 20 minutes. After that they were all over the shop and their play was terribly disjointed. The redeeming feat ure of the Dragons play was the splendid goalkeeping of Evans and it is nothing but doing bare justice to thia player to say that his exhibition has not been excelled on the Cunnings this season. There was a fair gate but considering the importance of the match I expected to see more present. Right from the kick off the home team commenced to piay in the style I like to see. There was no fiddling with the ball, but tracks were made in spirited fashion for the opposition goal. The pass- ing and dash were quick and effective and in a minute Evans was troubled with a good shot. At first I thought the Dragons were never going to make any headway, and it took them nearly ten minutes to do anything like break away. At last thev got up and with their usual dash round goal gave Edwards a trial. This he managed well. A little later the forwards again got in front of him and he saved splendidly although he fell in doing W. No farther serious attempts were made and again the homesters diove the Dragons back and banged away at goal. Th" first goal was a long time coming and spectators began to think that there would be no scoring. By a beautiful bit of play, Dicky Mortis was put in possession and by some clever dribbling, which reminded me of Nocks, play, the little man dodged and passed all opponents, and when near the corner centred so correctly that his shot was nearly driven home. Evans was only able to push it out a little, and the agile Swettenham seized his opportunity and drove it into the net amid the right sort of Newtown cheers. A little even play followed this and then W E Pryce-Jones-wito has rarely played better—got his opportunity on the right. He dribbled past all opposition just as cleverly as Dicky had done, and centred beautifully from near the touch line. Eddie Morgan was waiting nicely in front for the ball, and into the net drove it forcibly. This like the other was a beautiful goal, grandly worked for, and thoroughly well earned. Evans was not to be beaten again this half and saved several shots in such style as to bring down the house. After the usual refresher the teams went at it again, and with the wind and ground in their favour it was thought that the Dragons would yet pull up, but though only one more goal was accredited to Newtown, the latter reaP: had more of the play than in the first half. Some rare centres were put in by W Parry and Pryce-Jones but the defence was very sound. The thit-I and last goal to the homesters was the best of a good trio. It was the result of as brilliant a bit cf play by "W E" as anyone would wish to see. He received the ball on his wing about 20 yards from goal, and after dodging the halves got, up to within a yaid or so of the touch line, when he was tackled first by the one back and then the other, but "W E" tricked all and tinisned up this "classy" work with a centre which no one could miss driving in the net. Swettenham did it properly and the Dragons were quite done. They defended well to the end, but that was all they could do. As one of them said to me, they were well beaten on their merits when they expected to win, and they were quite unprepared for the great improvement of thp homesters. On the whole Xewtown showed good form, but this form was a little mixed with too much loose play now and thpn. Indeed, both parties rather over indulged in this style of play, and less of it would have been more acceptable to spectators. Edwards had very little to do, hut Rees and Charlie Parry had a fair amount of work, and both (1id it well when they coutenterl them- selves with strict back play. When they tried dribbling, as they did mmvi than once, they were beaten, and on two occasions—once to eacii—the Dragons were presented with good openings, but they did not avail themselves of them. 1 raaj point out with all due deference to these g. od backs that if they try the dribbling business Oil with the Druids it will not pay them, but it will pay the Druids' forwards. With this exception both these men showed sterling form, and Charlie has rarely played a better game. His cool head and grand placing of the ball were of immense valuo to hid side. No matter how the ball came to him lie seemed to be able to send it back just to the right spot. The halves wero very fine, Tucker especially playing one of his best games, and they com- pletely disorganised the front rank of the Dragons. The forwards played a first-rate game, dashing up to goal in a style which always pays. Dicky Morris and "W E" were in rare trim with their tricky runs and dribbling. The latter played the best game I have seen him play for a couple of yearn. The other three were also very good. On the other side the goalkeeper was very fine, and the backs did a tremendous amount of work, but were not very fan. The halves were not. up to their usual form, while the forwards lucked dtish and correct- ness in passing If they do not show greailv im- proved form they will note.All-y the Shropshire Cup home, although they feel pretty sure about it now. Now as to the Cup tie to-day, I am hopeful that. the Newtown men will give the Druids a good game and the latter will Lave to play hard to win. the Ty",Il will play with last Saturday'S dash, and at rhe same time keep cooi and play the strict game, then th;>) will do well, and there are more unlikely things than a victory for them. Oswosiry United secured another victory on Saturday when they were visited by South Liver- pool, and this, too, with ten men for quite three parts of the game- The game opened very fast and for the first half-hour each end was rapidly visited and Davies and Bird were several times called upon. Lately Davies has been showing excellent form in goal, .irn! it is hoped he will maintain this for i he Cup tif: A If- Lloyd played in his best form and H. Watkin also played a good game. The halves wi re enonal, while Watkins and Wellings wtt. the m- sr 'i-.n.-T.icuons among the forwards, though in G:••.Farmer they had a fine half-back tomtit. I;" the v-y Geor.'P Farmer is an old Oswestrian and he as <Tthn-histically applauded ■when stepped < r. t'u lh>'d. Tom Parry as usual worker! hard, lioodiirh made Home nice runs, but 1:" could not get in his good centres as the opposing bark rep«-af-<liy knocked him off the ball and him little chance. Tabor and Barratt had exceedingly hard lines in not scoring in the first half. best m< n on the visitors' side were the itisiiie right and right rat] back-, though all played a fl, « t amo. Their passing and rashes often looked dangerous, bar near goal the shooting of the for* aHs was erratic. Once, though, McMillan -cm. in a st.-aight and terrific shot which Davies just managed to clear, and another time the Oswestry goal had a near escape, but, Waddiiigton I tni;-sed his chance and shot wide. About a quarter of an hour from the interval Oswestry were un foi tunate in losing Roberts, who is a splendid player, but they managed to keep the out. On resuming the United of necessity re-arranged their I players. This half was rather spoiled by the frequency of fouls, and the game though a bit (liov dong was very fast. The home supporters urged their men on by shouting" Play up tpll men &c." B Watkin and Tabor now played a grea' game. The teams were very evenly matched and there wah little to choope between them. Both ends were visited in quick ¡.IIICCHflSio,1 and the defence on both sides was Beverly taxed. A penalty to Oswestry came as a great relief, but to the disappoint- ment of all Tom Parry sent the ball against the up- right and it rebounded into play, and was Rent. out. The visitors naturally were jubilant at this slice of luck. The homesteis however pressed hard to- wards the end, and about a couple of minutes from time Goodrich, who han been knocked about so much did the needful. It. was the best bit of work seen on the ground thi3 season. M Watkins got the bnll in midfield and trotted down wi'h an opponent on each side of him and a full-back in front, waiting for him. Mark stopped suddenly, looked at Wei lings and then at the centre, but shot over to Goodrich who with a nice drop kick landed the ball in the far corner of the net. The cheers which greeted this clever performance can well be imaKined, and tho homesters hopped off the field in good spirits. They have now taken four points at the expense of South Liverpool, and if ever a couple were thoroughly well parned they were this day. Their work in this match speaks wpll for their chances in the Cup ties they han., to play, and also for a good position on the Combination list. I am pleased to congratulate theLlaufair players on their good show against Llanfylliu. Last year the Llanfair men proved that they were a verv good team, and to play them to a goal was capital work for the newly established Llanfyllin team. The clever Oswestry Olympic team again gave a smart diaphiy on Saturday. Their opponents were the Barrack Rovers, and as the game was played at Shrewsbury the victory of the Olympic by no less than 4 to 1 was a good one, for although the Soldiers played a strong game they weie quite ontplfived bv the r.imble Oswestrians. Next year the United first team need not be short of capable players, and their future prospects are very rosy. If all the games in the Oswestry Charity Cup ties are as well supported as the one last Saturday at Gobowen between the Derwen Raugcrs and Rhosvmedre St John's a very nice little sum should be handed over to the authorities of this useful institution. Not only were the principal gentry of the district present, but one of them, Mr Lovatt, kicked off. This is the way to assist charity, and at the samo time bring the game into good repute. The game was well contested and the Derwen Rangers deserved their victory of 4 to 1. Wem defeated Newport by 2 to 0 on Saturday and the latter now only have one more point than Welshpool aud have played one extra game. Whittington on Saturday proved what a game little team they are by defeating Rossett, at Rossett, too, by 5 to 1. All round the Whittington players showed superiority and their victory was most prononnced. This year the players have gained great distinction on the football field, and with good practice they ought to gain greater liououi-s next year. The Chirk men were very much below their usual standard on Saturday last when Buxton paid them a visit. The Saturday before they had played Wrexham a splendid game at Ruabon, and yet when a team like Buxton comes they only just beat them on their own ground by a paltry goal. Certainly they had nearly all the play, the whole team, ex- cept the goalkeeper, being over the cemtn- line nearly two thirds of the time, but what is the good if you do not score. The backs and half-b7icks played a grand game and fed their forwards well, but these forwards were awful. Chirk if you want supporters you will have to play a very different game to what you did last Saturday. Pickering, the two backs and Goodwyn plaved a splendid game for the visitors. It was most unfortunate for Wales on Saturday that the race for positions on the first and second League ladders kept no less than five good men away from the International game with Ireland As it was, the Welshmen gave a t-apilal display and had quite as much of the game as the Irishmen, but the latter just managed to notch a goal and won by this. Although the Irish team consisted of such players as A. Goodall, Taggart and Morrison from the English Leagne teams,it is almost certain the Welshmen would have won if all the men selected had been allowed to play. In the game between Notts Forest and Sheffield United the result was exactly the reverse of the Cup tie. Here the Forest won after a spirited game by 2 to 1. Once again the Notts papers give Morris the credit of playing the beat game for his side. I am glad to find that the Welshpool ground has been selected for the final for the Welsh Junior Cup. No better ground could have been chosen, and no place could have been selected where both teams will be certain to have fair play as far as spectators are concerned. The Welshpool people will be thoroughly disinterested in either team, and only wish to see a good game. Now little United get ready to show that your former victory over Singleton and Coles was no fluke and that you can jepeat it. A letter by Aber" supporting Veteran's" suggestion of a Mid-Wales League will appear next week. A Towyn correspondent writes as follows:— Saturday's game between Aberystwyth and Towyn was looked forward to, and a good number of spectators turned up to witness the contest, which was a fast and exciting one. They were kept full of enthusiasm throughout the game by the eagerness of both teams to exhibit superiority. The contestants were evenly matched, the game being equally distributed between both sides. Those who expected the rough element to be introduced were disappointed, as the game was played in very good spirit. The vicinity of the space between the uprights was alternately visited by the vanguard of both teams, but the custodians of the net were equal to the occasion and kept their charge intact. The forward rank of the Aberystwyth team was weak, theirpassing being at times very ragged which had its effect on the combination tactics, and when within shooting range they were totally ineffective. Their shooting was decidedly of an inferior order. The back department played a pleudid game. They wore continually feeding their forwards and always placing the ball to the advantage of their attacking quintette. Edwards in particular, exhibited a sterling half-back play. The back department of the Towyn men was equally good. Daniel, Hughes and Mason—the half-back line-were in splendid form. They were fully masters of the situation, and their method of playing was admired. There was no waste what- ever in their efforts. They exhibited the necessary tactics likely to frustrate the combina- tion of their opponents, which is the important feature of this department of the Association game. in The forwards—fortunately for the visiting team —were not in their usual form. They could not pull themselves together for a combined attack, although Gladstone, who w;;s individually playing a hard game, did his utmost to put his colleagues in their usual mood of attack. They were much faster than their opponents, which quality is a distinct advantage on the football field. In this respect the Aberystwyth team seems to have deteriorated considerably. Joe Ed wardA and George Davies had clear openings to regiater goals, but failed to take opportunity. E L Jones and D Lewis were an alert as ever, bnt they were cou- tinually checked by the equally alert backs of the visitors. Those rushes terminated with swinging shots, which 1 have witnessed these young for- wards performing were not in evidence on Saturday, hence victory which was their main desire did not crown their efforts, but it must be borne in mind that they had a recognised good team as their opponents, and a draw at Aberystwyth and Towyn is a satisfactory feat, demonstrating the efficiency of this youlIg team to give a good account of itself. Abervstwyth, I feet sure, will bear me out in the statement that the Il0mesters played the best game by a small margin. One of the best features of the game was the ref. e. i.ir- of Mr Townsend. He was smart and fair,the players obeyed his orders. The Towyn Committee are to be congratulated on having secured his cervices.

« FRIENDLY MATCHES. MACHYNLLETH COUNTY SCHOOLS V MACHYNLLETH HALF-HOLIDAYS.—This match took place or. Thurs- HALF-HOLIDAYS.—This match took place w. Tburs- day afternoon on the School ground in nice weather, and before a fair sprinkling of spectators. 1 ;e gio:;nd was a bit sloppy after the showers of the morning. The Half-Holidays were very heavy and strong and looked as if they could eat the yonnssters, but they did neither eat them nor beat them. Mr Jones, the School second-muster, was referee, and Messrs Jones and Richard Morris were linesmen. Playing with the wind in their favour up the slope, the Schcol put on four goals and one that was given off-side, to their opponents' nil. in tne first half. The School backs played a sound garve, while the halves worked as hard as ever, Emrys Jones only being very slow at times. Morgan kept goal well, but was caught napping in 1 the second half. He had the ball in his hand, and be- fore lie could dodge or kick Jenkyn Evans pounced on him in an amusing fashion and rushed goal No. 1 for the Townsman. With the second shot he had no chance. During the second half the School pla\ed well against the wind and scored one lovely goal, and were within an ace of scoring two others. The game ended in a victory for the School boys by five goals to two. The School goals were scored by Hughes (2) and Evan Humphreys (3). MR. Rt)os:'t' TEAM V. MACHYNLLETH.— The well-known champion goalkeeper of Aberystwyth College, whose marvellcus actions between the uprights have won for him hundreds of admirers, kindly brought down a team- oii Saturday from withi;1 the classic walls of the University of Wales to do duty against Machynlleth. A great deal of curiosity was felt on the banks of the Dovey as to how Mr Roose charmed the leathei away so mysteriously. The day was an ideal one, there being a niee sharp cold wind blowing to counteract the soft rays of genial Father Sol. A decent num- ber of spectators had assembled on the Town ground, which was in perfect condition. As a Sellool ma te!, has particular ohnrmsfor me, I rpsortPfl to ) lie latter scene of action, so that it was after the second half had started that I arrived on the Town ground. From what I could see the game was a fast one, although the passing on both sides might have been more accurate and systematic. We had flashes now and then of what both sides could do in the way of neat passing. The defence of Willie Evrms and Owen Morris was grand, and com oared very favourably with their opponents, whose d fence was very sound indeed. The Machynlleth left wit,g, Williams and Holt, put. m some very fine work in the second half. The halves were a very hardworking trio, and the duties of halves are very often overlooked by reporters and spectators. Simply they do not often score the conclusion is that they do not have very much to do, whereas the fact is that the halves are the most important men in»the team. Soon after I arrived on the scene, when the score stood UCW. 3. Machynlleth 0, young Edwards, the outside right, received a neat and clean pass; he took the ball up a lit'le way and just in the nick of time j crossed as neatly as Athersmith or Bloomer could have done. Capt Humphreys received it and being heckled with the buzzing and sturdy halves and backs, tipped the leather to Williams the outside left, who crossed in his turn to Owen, the young inside right, who promptly planted it in the net past the invincible Roose, by a low swift shot which just graze the inside of the upright. Roose fell in endeavouring to stop it and missed it by inches only. The effect of the goal upon the gentleman who was ornamented with Bass's XXX was rnarvellon8 and electrifying. Up went hat and bottles (empty bv now) and kerchief like so many toys. It was qaite a sensationally merry episode in the interesting match. A good stamp of a jolly old good-tempered, not templar, far from it, Ancient Briton The match ended in favour of Mr tiouse's team by four goals to one. Mr Roose gave us several glimpses of what he could do, which pleased everybody immensely, his fisting out being very fine and powerful. His team to a man worked well and are deserviug of great praise for having kindly come down to encouraging a rising young team like Machynlleth We would say to Mr Roose and the gentlemen who accompanied him Come again and as soon as you like. A welcome will await you on the banks of the Dovey." MACHYNLLETH COUNTY SCHOOL V. ABERYSTWYTH COUNTY SCHOOL.—Played on Saturday afternoon on the Machynlleth School Ground, before a fair number of admirers. The grate fite" was taking place on the Town ground, so that the school encounter was robbed of the presence of many who would like to have been present—not being equal to the task of being present at two places at the same time. It is a strange fact that the Machyn- lleth County School scored exactly the same number of goals as the U.C.W. students,whilst the Aberyst- wyth School men scored the same as Machynlleth Town, viz., one. And Machynlleth Town was beaten at Newtown by exactly the same number of goals, viz., 4 to 1 as on Saturday. Mr Jones, the school second master, acted as referee, and did his work most conscientiously and fairly. The follow- ing did dlly for the Machynlleth County School:— Goal, D A Morgan; backs, E W Rees and T W Phillips; half-backs, Milton Rees, Ernest Jones, and Oswald James forwards, R J Humphreys, E 0 Roberts, Richard Hughes (captain), E A Humphreys and J Thomas. The game started lively enough. The homesters, playing down the slope, had a slight. advantage, which they kept up for some time, missing scoring several times by narrow shaves. But once the visitors were on the hop, and once the front rank got moving, they looked dangerous. Goalkeeper Morgan—who is an old Rugbyite and a rare punter—saved coolly more than once. The visitors' full back, Leonard Evans, was playing a very fine defensive game, and saved many an ugly rush. By degrees the homesters were getting the measure of their more bulky opponents, and as the result of some pretty and tricky work among the forwards Hughes passed neatly to Humphreys, outside right, but when the goal was at his mercy he shot and missed by inches. Soon after this a corner was conceded to the homesters, Richard Humphreys taking the kick, but he mis-judged the direction and the ball went wide. A second corner was given in a few minutes. The same player again took the kick and placed it beautifully in front of goal-a rare tussle took place—but the sturdy defence of the visitors saved what seemed a certain goal. By and by the visitors front rank broke away and as the result of some nice bouts of pass- ing between the centre and right wing the leather was crossed to the left wing, and off the craninmof the inside man the leather went into the net. Nothing daunted, the Machynlleth boys went at it like little mastiffs, the lithe captain giving his men a noble example in the way of speed and bard work, and although shey tried hard and missed scoring more than once, half-time arrived with the score, Aberystwyth 1, Machynlleth 0. The second half was not many minutes old when it became evident that the visitors were in for something hot, for the dogged stubborn defence of the home halves and backs was only equalled by the brilliant attacks of the forward brigade. Now came a change in the programme. Ernest Jones, the home ctntre-half, passed deftly to the right wing R Humphreys, who crossed to his Captain who in turn passed to Evan Humphreys the inside left, and no sooner did the leather touch the toe of the latter sturdy player, than it whizzed past the goal keeper. This put the homesters in good humour. Their faces were beam- ing with satisfaction. Their blood was evidently up, for within a few minutes of the restart Evan Humphreys, who was watchiug with a hawk's eye and waiting with a cat-like movement received his Captain's pa3s, into the net went goal number two from his head. I was as pleased as "Punch," and so were Evans's schoolmates. Not to be denied— once having been whetted with gore—the halves and forwards made an ugly dash, and from the foot of young Milton Rees came goal number three. Young Rees shot from some distance, but he shot straight as an arrow. The -isitors thought they would have a look in now, but try as they would they" could na' git na further," as the home halves and backs broke up their combination time after time. By and by the home skipper had the leather at his feet again, and once on the trot there was no stopping him, and just as he was hard pressed he tipped the ball to his left partner, E Humphreys, and past the goalkeeper it went-goal number four. This was indeed nice to go 011 with, and the home- sters were swaggering like Royalists. The game ended in favour of the homesters by four goals to one. The pace, which had been very fast, was telling on some of the players before the end came. The best player on the Aberystwyth side was the captain, Leonard Evans, who is a host in hi:self — a good tackler and a safe kick. The brothers Owen at centre and right wing played well, but lacked re- source and speed. A good team on the whole, but they met with their superiors in the Dokey School Brigade. It should be mentioned here that in the match at Aberystwyth, between these schools, the Machynlleth boys won by four goals ro two, so that there is some consistency in their play. As for the homesters they played well to a man. Evan Hum- phreys is a splendid left winger—being strong is a young ox—tricky and full of recourse. Richard, his brother on the right wing, is equally speedy and tricky, but not quite as reliable in his parsing. Ernest Jones was the pick of a good trio of halves. Milton and Oswald deserve much praise for their plucky display. Phillips and Rees did well at back, but could be stronger and safer. Morgan in goal was as wide-awake as ever. Little stuck like a leech to his opponents, and won the admiration of the crowd" more than once. As for the captain he played with his old skill and dash, which is all that need be said. Mrs Meyler, Miss Lumley, and Miss Morgan, (Staylittle). had prepared tea for the teams after the match in the large and spacious schoolroom. After tea Mr Meyler, M.A., headmaster, addressed the boys, welcoming the visitors. He dwelt upon the benefits to be derived from a moderate use of athletics generally, how the physically healthy boy could cope with his studies so much more rapidly and thoroughly than the cramped-in boy. Mr Fuller, the second master of Aberystwyth School, who accompanied the boys, also spoke. Mr John Rowlands referred to the roughness of football in his younger days, as compared with the milder form of modern days. The Rev D. T. Hughes, curate, also addressed a few words to the boys. I LLANFYLLIN V. LLANKAIK. This match was played at Bodfacb Park in beautiful weather on Saturday. The home team were not fully repre- sented. The visitors brought with th-m a strong team including several Welshpool players. The following were the teanis-Liniifviliii Goal, Joe. Llovd; backs. J Davies and T Giiffiths; halves, R A Bryan, T Ridge, and E .Jones; forwards, C Lee, J Jones, D Jones, D T Lloyd, and E M WatkLis. Llanfair: Goal, White; backs, James and Richards; halves, W Ashley, James, and Williams; forwards, Watkins, Evans, Griffiths, D Ashley, and Williams. Llanfair won the toss and elected to play with a strong wind aud sun behind them. Jones kicked off for the homesters, who made a raid on the Llan, f,tir goal, but James with a fine kick transferred the scene of operations to the other end of the ground. Davies relieved temporarily, but the visitors returned to tre attack and narrowly missed scoring. Hands against James brought relief, but. the visitors were soon lack attacking strongly. A foul again brought relief for the homesters, who on this occasion took the ball down and came very near scoring, White just cleaning in time. The visitors, however, were not to be denied and soon attacked the home citadel, scoriug a goal from a scrimmage. Another was soon got in a similar manner. At this stage the visitors showed good com filiation and made matters warm for LlanfyUin. Nothing further however was scored when half-time arrived On restarting the homesters at once attacked the visitors' goal, but Jattrrs defended well at back. A foul against James (centre halt) placed the visitors' goal in jeopardy. Still keeping up the pressure the homesters gained a corner, which was well placed, but they failed to score from it,. Llanfair rushed to :lw other end and gained'a corner, which proved abortive. Another foul against James placed Llan- fair goal in danger, but the vítlting backs cleared. Shortiy afterwards Jones shaved the bar wit,11 a fine shot. At t his period James (centre half) and Ridge seemed to be unable to get along together, the former on many occasions playing a very un. geutlamanlv game and was cautioned by the referee. The game was frequently stopped owing to fouls, James and Ridve being the principal sinners. From a centre by Watkins the home goal narrowly escaped being captured. Midfield play followed for some time until Lloyd eventually scored for the homesters, who now played up well but were met by the sterling back play of James and Richards. Time was now fast approaching and the Llanfyllin players made desperate efforts to draw levei. Close on time the Liatifa-r goal had a very narrow escape, Ashley however cleared in the nick of time. The homesters failed to get on even terms and had to retire beaten—the score being Llanfair 2 goals, Llanfyllin 1 goal. The visitors were undoubtedly the better team and fully e deserved to win. White in goai hlllllJot mueh to il do, being well covered by the backs who defended finely. Of the halves Williams and Afihie-v were the pick, James paying too much attentrion to the man and continually fouling. The forwards were very good and played a pretty and combined game, the right wing in particular showing up well. On the Llanfyllin side the goalkeeper and backs played wed out butGriffithsseemed rather too fond of stopp- ing the ball in the goal mouth, a very dangerous practice. Bryan was undoubtedly the pick of the half-backs. Jones was not up to his usual form, and Ridge played a rambling sort of a game in the second half, though his heading was very good. The light forwards of the home team could make no headway against the strong defence of the visitors. They lacked method and cohesion and were lamentably weak in shooting. One or two of the forwards were continually spoiling tne combination by getting out of their places. With a little more weight in the forward line, Llaufyllin would undoubtedly have a good team. TOWYN V ABERYSTWYTH.—At both Towyn and Aberystwyth the match of last Saturday was looked forward to with great interest. In the former place it was advertised as the treat of the season, and without a doubt it was the most im- portant fixture played this season on the home ground. In the first place the Towyn team have experienced a most successful season having been vanquished only twic, whilst in a large number of cases they have gained spleudid victories and in others they have managed to draw level. On the other hand Aberystwyth is not considered as good a team as it has been the few previous seasons, but nevertheless they have recently gained some grand victories, notably over the Chirk eleven and the heavy score against the College team the previous Saturday. The Towyn Committee took all necessary precautions to have the game played in the best spirit. They also engaged the services of Mr Townsend, Newtown, one of the best referees in North Wales, to take charge of the men on the field. The Aberystwyth team appeared on the ground in full force, and they were accom- panied by a goodly number of supporters. It was expected Roose would act between the sticks for them bat he found himself unable to come. The Towyn team was a full one, and included all the members who have done so well for the reputation of the club this season. The teams faced each other as follows :-Towyn: Goal, Rumsey Williams; backs, Lewis Pughe and Robert Jones; halves, E H Daniel, Ted Hughes, aud A E Mason; forwards, Joe Edwards, George Davies, Gladstone Davies, Dei Lewis, and E L Jones. Aberystwyth Goal, Barrett; backs, D Edwards and G Evans; half-backs, G Green, J H Edwards, and W Jones; forwards, J Morgan, J Evans, A Green, Barson and A Bennett. Referee, Mr Townsend linesmen, Mr W L Walker and Mr Jack Thomas. When the ball was set in motion by Gladstone Davies, the visitors, who had won the toss, had the benefit of an oblique wind, which served them in good stead. The ball was sent to Lewis, and the quintette made rapid pro- gress until W. Jones interfered and sent up the field, where Daniel was waiting for it and returned the ball which was eventually sent outside. Aber- ystwyth through judicious passing by Green assumed the aggressive. The left wing success- fully evaded Bob Jones, but luckily for the home- sters Daniel perceiving the danger had retreated and effected a magnificent save when the visitors were within shooting range. The visitors still pressed and a foul was granted against Pughe. Hardly bad the ball been set in motion than the visitors were again striving to beat the home de- fence, a corner being conceded, of which Bill Jones made a hash by not allowing for the wind and thus sending the ball behind. The homesters then got a took in at the other end. George Evans fouled Lewis and a free kick was granted. The homesters endeavoured to make the best of it and indulged in some passing movements, which were closely fol- lowed by the home backs. The scene ended when (jladstone sent wide of the mark. Immediately after this another foul was given against Aberyst- wyth close to the goal. E L Jones passed to Joe Edwards, who failed to send a direct shot for goal. It was at this time that the homesters woke up and played a livelier game. Edwards, the visiting centre half, who became prominent for effectual tackling, fed the forwards weil and the Towyn goal was again besieged, but the ball was sent behind. A succession of fouls and corner kicks followed and the home defence accounted for ali of then). Up to this time neither the home custodian nor his vis-a. vis had been tested and the game was quite an uneventful one. After this Aberystwyth showed better form and the Towyn goal was on several occasions attached. Morgan on one occa-uou tried Rumsey Williams with a warm handful which was well saved. On another occasion W Jones sent the ball well up the field and a rush for it wag made by A Green and the home custodian. Both reached the ball at the same time and it was impossible to say what would become of the ball which was now between their legs. Pnghe, however, interfered and the ball was cleared, much to the relief of the Towyn spectators. Mason returned the ball and Gladstone sent -vi(le. Availing themselves of the wind the visitors again attacked. Thanks to Rum soy Williams the Towyn goal was 2g-ain kept intact, although Green and the right wing did their work exceedingly well. The referee cautioned several of the players for questionable tactics. Half-time soon airived and ends were changed with a clean sheet. Immediately on resuming the home- sters pressed severely, and a corner was conceded. This was excellontly taken by Gladstone Davies, and a .-ciimm&go took place in the goai mouth, the ball being eventually cleared. Daniel returned and Gladstone gave to E. L. Jones, who sent in one of his smart shots, which went over the goal posts. Cheers were raised, many being under the im- pression that the ball had been netted. Barson and Bennett then made one of the best runs during the afternoon ou the left. In tbeirtum Dauiel and BobJones were passed,and Barson "put an excellent centre which Pughe cleared, but Morgan gaining possession stood a good chance or scoring. Of this he avuiled himself and sent in a beauty, which Rumsey Williams sa\ed in good style. Again Towyn were on the warpath as the result of good feeding by the half-hacks. Ted Hughes having fr ustrated a number of ittempts he was prominent all through the gamp for his grand tackling. Thrice in succession beaiitiful shots were directed towards the goal, the last of which went wide. The visitors' afterwards had their turn of attacking, and a foul near goal looked dangerous. The free kick was very well given, and as Mason emerged from the midst of the players with the ball he was greatly cheered. The ball was soon transferred to E. L. Jones, who gave to D. Lewis, who sent in a weak shot which was saved, but returned again to goal. From here Gladstone sent to Joe Edwards who sent in a magnificent shot which struck against the crossbar-very hard lines indeed. The visiting left wing were again prominent with a nice run. Daniel was baffled by a back pass which Benrieit gave to W Jones, and afforded rtie visitors an ex- cellent opportunity. Green at last sent in a shot which Rumsev Williiiiiis. saved Towyn again pressed, and penned the visitors to their own quarters. The homesters were at, this time 01" cidedly the best team and experienced very hard lines in not scoring. Dei Lewis missed one golden opportunity by sending in a weak shot, and George Davies nearly scored with a shot that failed by inches. G!adstone Davies kept a little to the back- ground, but nevertheless played a magnificent game. After Aberystwyth had once more been beaten near the home goal, time was called, and an exceedingly well-contested and pleasant game was brought to a close with a pointless draw.

THE COMBINATION. LIVERPOOL RESERVE v. EVICRTON RESERVE.—At An field gmund. Liverpool won by 1 goal to 0. I' RHYL v. CIIFSTER.-AT Riiyl. The visitors won by 5 goals to 3. DRUIDS v. BANGOR. Bangor eleven once more visited Ruabon and encountered the Druids at Wynnstav Park, before encountered the Druids at Wynnstay Park, before a good attendance, in changeable weather. The slippery state of the enclosure interfered with the piay considerably. The visitors played three reselve men, and the homesters were without Charlie Thomas and George Richards, two sterling players. IMCIDS. Goal, Sam Jones; backs, J E, Vv iliiams and Arthur Hughes; half-backs, Jeremiah Hushes, J ('rice, and T Davies forwards, J Vaughan, W Butler, J Pugli, Jim Davies, aud Ralph Jones. BANGOR. Goal, E Owen backs, J O Williams and R Roberts; half backs, Sam Roberts, T Buckland, and Shee; f irwaids, W Jones, R Owen, R Jones, J Arridge, and David Roberts. Linesmen, Messrs W P Jones (Druids) and Hampshire (Bangor). Referee, Mr Fred J Evans (Wrexham). The visitors won the toss, and electing to plav down the slope soon got. going, but Vaughan received and tested the visiting custodian, nearly scoring in the first minute. Some interesting even play followed when from a neat centre pass Dick Owen rushed the leather in mercilessly, but the home custodian saved at the expense of a corner which eventually proved futile. The home forwards were gaining considerable headway when W. Jones checked and a visit to the home citadel was soon repulsed, Ralph Jones obtaining, and putting in a spurt got down and eventually in his final effort screwed the ball through, but the goal was dis- allowed on a plea of offside. After 25 minutes' play the homesters scored from a severe tussle, the visiting citadel being stoutly defended. R. Jones and J. Davies raced away, but the goal which was scored afterwards was disallowed for offcide." The venue was now changed temporarily, the visiting quiutett shining with a display of fine combination play, but, Price and Williams transferred the le-tther to mid-field, and danger was averted. Sam Jones in endeavouring to effect a clearance from a Bangor incursion was impeded, and from the goal kick some interesting play resulted, R. Roberts for the visitors exhibiting con- siderable dash and resource, but Jeremiah Hughes proved his equal. Bangor continued to press and W Jones essayed several dangerous shots without result. Although the visitors were now playing under considerable difficaltief3 owing to the slippery ground they played gallantly, and Dick Jones obtained a grand opportunity, but his last shot was extremely feeble, and Sam Jones cleared easily. Three good shots were well placed by the visitors, but on each occasion n^gociated excellently. The ball coutinued to hover unpleasantly round the Bangor goal, and Pagh and Vaughan made com- mendable efforts to auguuient the score. Vaughan headed in but was penalised for off-side. Vaughan caused considerable amusement by his tricky plav beating his opponents frequently, and nearly scoring. Play centred iu neutral territory when the interval arrived, and the Druids led by one goal to nil. Resuming hostilities against their opponents the homesters got immediately away, and Jim Davies scored the second goal in less than a minute from the resart. Fast and exciting play was now the order. Owen now had a trying time in goal, and at least twenty shots were well placed in less than a miuute, and eventually Vaughan by using his cranium, and surrounded by a crowd, headed through. This goal was disallowed amid decisive cheers. J. Hughes robbed Bangor forwards who fiddled with the ball, and Butler shot in misBing only by inches. Jim Davies was now in evidence, and continuing aggressive tactics sent in two lightning shots in quick succession, the second proving instrumental in obtaining goal No 3 for the homesters. A few seconds later Ralph shot in swiftly, aud registered tLe fourth goal from a fast low grounder off Vaughan. Vaughan tricked his oppon- ents from the goal kick and passed to Butler who rushed in the fifth goal, the last three goals being registered in less than a minute Nothing daunted the visitors played up gallantly but could not penetrate the opposing defence. Two more corners fell to the homesters without any extra score. At 4.30 Buckland left the enclosure with an injured eyebrow through a collision with one of his own men. After a minute's cessation Vaugha.i centred and Pugh noarly scored. From a corner nicely placed Ralph Jones put in the 'sixth goal. R. Roberts who commenced to plav ;vith a bandaged knee at this juncture left the field through a pain in the knee the game was continued with only nine men on the Bangor side. This, of course, gave the homesters a natural advantage, although J. C. Williams stuck gallantly to his position as also did the visiting custodian. At 4.43 amidst considerable cheering Vaughan passed to Butler who received and increased the score to seven goals. Two minutes later Jack Price added the eighth goal from a swift kick from midfield at centre-half. This was heralded with no small applause it being his second g"at to score this seasou from so long a range. Bangor for wards rallied now and initiated a successful movement finally getting in close proximity to the home goal. Ralph relieved and transferred play to the other end, E. Owen saving a fine charge at the expense of a corner which proved futile. Jim Davies nearly scored and was successful in the next minute but was ruled off- side. Shortly afterwards the whistle sounded for the cessation of hostilities when the score stood Druids 8 goals, Bangor nil. All the homesters played iu remarkable form notably the forwards who have seldom been seen to such good advantage, Ralph Jones working marvellously at times. CHIRK v BUXTON. Buxton visited Chirk on Saturday last. The weather was wet and there was a mere handful of spectators to witness the encounter. The visitors brought a strong team with them but Chirk were short of James and Lockiey. Chirk were the first to score through Wynne, who beat the Buxton cus- todian after 20 minutes' play, with a good high shot, Pickering, for the visitors, made some miraculous saves and repeatedly won loud applause from the spectators for his good work. There was a strong wind blowing againRt Buxton and this impeded them greatly, still they managed to keep up their goal, and half-time arrived with the score Chirk 1 Buxton nil. Upon resuming Buxton were put on the defensive. The Chirk forwards were being jeered at contiuually for their wretched shooting. Their supporters ut last got so disgusted with them that they began to shout lustily Play up Buxton," and Buxton seemed to take their tip, for they gave Tracey some ticklish shots to deal with. Both teams tried to score. Chirk had all the game, practically speaking, but when the whistle sounded Buxton were only vanquished by one goal to nil. OSWESTRY UNITED v. SOUTH LIVERPOOL. The return match was played at Osweetrv on Saturday between these teams. Nice weather prevailed and there was a fair attendance. Mr R. Davies, Wrexham, had charge of the teams, which were composed of the following — OSWESTRY. Goal, G Davies; backs, Lloyd and n Wackins; half-backs, Barratt, Benbow and Roberts for. wards, Wellings, M Watkins, Tabor, T Parry and Goodrich. SOUTH L IVERPOOL. Goal, Bird; backs, Price and Harold: half-backs, Beri nett, Murphy aud G Farmer forwards, Beckett, Waddington, Broomfield, McMillan, and Jones. As Geo. Farmer, au old Oswescrian, who plays with South Liverpool, stepped on the field he had a warm reception. The visitors winning the toss, Oswestry star ed up the slope and against the sun. They immediately forced a corner but this was got away, and Beckett and Waddington went down, t he ball eventually going over the line. M. Watkins was conspicuous for taking the ball up through several players and he and Wellings pur, in a fast run, but the former was robbed close in bv Bloom- fieid, who sent down, and the visitors' left were soon around the Oswestry goal. Alf Lloyd, however, was in fine form and transferred play to the other end by strong kicking. The game was exceedingly fast and both sides were well ma died up to now. Farmer put in a tricky bit of play and bested a few of the United men, but he found M. Watkins one t <o good for him and this player took the ball up. B oomfield however relieved, and with a huge lunge Benbow sent over to the left, the ball unfortunately going into touch. The visiting left made a brisk run down, and McMillan sent in a terrific shot from long range. Davies fisted it and with a huge "i"k sent the ban well up. A minute later it was reftii,n(-(I, the visitors making a determined rush and Davies uas compelled to run out to clear. After a free kick to the United, Goodrieh got in a nice centre and Tabor had hard li-,es in not scoring, the ball grazing the uprigl t. M Watkins was conspicious for a pretty individual run, but Well- ings sent wire The visitors backs plaved a good game and repeatedly stopped some dai.gerous A tree kick to Oswestry was nice v placed bv Lloyd. M Watkills headed in, but Bird cleared. Barratt received and sent in a fast shot which passed all the players and struck the side net. Beckett and Waddington got down and Davies was called upon to clear, which he did and Bennett sent over the bar. The visitors again pressed and forced a corner which Davies fisted out in style. Wellitigf4 and Watkins then going up forced a corner, which the visitors cleared and Barratt sent over the bar. Parry and Goodrich worked well together, but the latter could not get in his usual centres. Price using his weight repeatedly knocking him off the ball. The visitors' goal was badly- attacked and several shot a were sent in, but the defence cleared, amid much excitement. The visitors then got down nicely, and Beckett tested Davies with a warm shot Hereabouts, Imlf all hour from the »tart, Roberts, the Oswestry left half, had to retire with an injured knee. Though he rr turned for a couple of minutes he was com- pelled to retire altogether. Tabor took his p ace and Oswestry played four forwards. The visitors pressed and Davies had to clear twice in succession, and soon after when Waddington had the goal at his mercy he sent wide. The visitors now had the best of matters and looked as if they wouid score. Davies cleared a hot shot from the lwft, which was going in under the crossbar and he was loudly applauded. B Watkins stopped a couple of runs, and the interval arrived with no score. On re- suming the United played one full back, B Watkins went left half, T.L),)r centre half, aud Benbow forward. The homesters went at it in a plucky manner, and forced a corner, Bird bringing off a clever Have. Benbow gave to Goudrich, but be sent over the bar. Then Beckett had a turn, Parry robbing him when he had got well in. The play now was of a scrambling order, and fouls" were frequent, the referee's decision often meeting with the disapproval of the spectators. The visitors had slightly the best of matters, but though the United were a man short, they preveuted a score. Liverpool forced a corner which Lloj d cleared, and Davies gave a corner in clearing, but nothing came of it. B Watkins worked hard in his new position of half-back, and often stopped the right wing. Bird having cleared from Goodrich, the United made another incursion, when Barrd.tt was h fouled" inside the twelve yards line. The penalty kick was placed against the upright by Tom Parry, and the visitors were exultant. The visitors then broke away, Davies making a good clearance. Tabor played a grand game in front of goal when the visitors were pressing. He repeatedly headed the baH out of danger. Several fouls were again given, play being vigorous. Oswestry now went at it for all they were worth, the visitors defenoe having plenty to do. Farmer was several times conspicuous for stopping runs, and Price also relieved in fine style. About two minutes from the call of time, Mark Watkins secured the ball a.nd raced away with a man each sice of him, and the full back coming to meet him in front. He pulled up suddenly, looked around, and thought it safer to pass to the left. This he did and Goodrich received the pass. With a drop shot at long range the ball whizzed into the net just under the cross bar, Bird being completely beaten. The per- formance was loudly cheered. There was no farther score and the game ended: Oswestr y United 1 goal, South Liverpool 0. OSWESTRY UNITED v. LLANDUDNO SWIFTS. Oswestry played three reserve meu in this match on Thursday, namely, Humphreys, Mack and Griffiths. Mr Hughes, Wrexham, was referee, and the teams were as follows:- OSWESTRY. Goal, Davies; backs, Humphreys and Lloyd; half-backs, Barratt, Tabor, and Griffiths; forwards, Wellings, M Watkins, F Benbow, T Parry, and J Mack. LLANDUDNO. Goal, Robinson; backs, Knight and F W Jones; half-backs, J Roberts, Allman, and J B Parry; for- wards, Webb, J Roberts, Hartley, Welch, and J F Jones. Oswestry were the first to press, Robinson having to handle a shot from Tom Parry. After a free kick to the visitors, W ellings placed wide. A fine return by Humphreys was received by WeIlings, who was tackled by Parry, aud the ball went out. From the throw in Watkins sent wide. Oswestry were having tha best of matters. A centre by Nlltkins was headed in by T. Parry, but Robinson threw away. Through a misunderstanding between Barratt and Humphreys, the visitors were let in, and Hartley looked dangerous. Davies rushed in and cleared. Pretty passing on the visitors left took them well in and Lloyd was compelled to give a corner which Tabor cleared, Wellings having received from Barratt putting in a nice run, but was pulled up by Jones. A pretty run on the right wing followed and Roberts tested Davies with a hard shot, which he cleared and was fouled at the same time, a free-kick being awarded. Bartley was very fast and a pretty individual run by him was rendered abortive by him shooting wide. Soon after Benbow looked as if he would score, but bis shot was spoiled by Allman, who charged him. The half and back defence of the visitors was good, and their forwards did some very pretty passing occasionally. They had a sturdy defence to meet, however. Lloyd was in fine form and Griffiths and Barratt played well. From a corner to Oswestry the visitors left got a clear field, bur Lloyd smartly pulled them up and sent down. Weliings centred, and Mack, who shaped well, had hard lines with a swift shot. Bartley again made an effort to get through, and when having only Davies to beat tie sent wide. Oswestry agaiu made an incursion into the visitors' territory, but the defence coped with the pressure. Barratt however sent over the bar, and soon after Watkins forced a frnitless corner. Mack was again in evidence with a nice centre and Ben bow had hard lines. Jones cleared L free kick to Oswestry, and the right wing were getting away when Tabor and Griffiths pulled them up, play being transferred to the Swifts' goal, where Griffiths forced an abortive corner. After a couple of fouls to the Swifts, Benbow looked as if he would surely score, but Robinson brought off a marvellous save when he was on the ground. Three times in succession he was called upon, but he cooly cleared. Then Bartley broke away and after a straight run scored a beauty, against which Davies had no chance. Each end was rapidly visited, the Oswestry goal having a narrow escape on one occasion. Davies, however, was safe. On re- suming, Oswestry pressed and experienced very hard lines, but the right wing was scarcely fed at all. Tom Parry, Benbow and Watkins had pops at the goal, but they could not find the net, the two backs and especially Robinson playing a fine game. The visitors came down and Bartley was fouled, but Tom Parry cleared the free kick, Mack afterwards putting in some nice work. Wellings forced a corner, which was headed over. For some time uninteresting play followed, but at last the Swifts secured a corner which Lloyd cleared. They forced another corner and the Oswestry goal had a narrow escape. The visitors again came down, and a centre by Bartley un- fortunately glanced off Tabor into the net. Robiusou had plenty of work to do, and Oswestry experienced exceedingly hard lines in not getting thiough. Several fouls were given in this half, and towards the end the whistle sounded for a foul, when a. spectator near the top end goal addressed remarks in a loud tone to the Referee. A large number of boys also shouted disapproval. The Referee went across with an Oswestry Official to ascertain the name of the offender, and the game was afterwards continued. Just before time the Swifts forced a corner but Davies elearcd. Final Swifts 2 goals, Oswestry nil.

ABERYSTWYTH JUNIOR CLP COMPETITION. NORTH END ROVERS v. PADARN UNITED. Great interest was manifiested in the meeting of the above teams in the second round of the Junior Cup Competition, as both teams are composed of some very promising players and are evenly matched. Mr C. P. Lloyd acted as referee. The Unitpd started with Lei; men, Clarke not having put in an appearance. The North Enders kicked off with a dazzling sun in their faces and at once attacked, nearly scoring. Clarke now arrived and the United got well up and gained a corner, which, however, proved of no value. From the goal kick the North Enders attacked, and a splendid centre from Alf Hovvells should have been turned to better account. The Padarn forwards put in some good work and troubled the North End defence. Stephens and Jones were, however, safe and diverted dsaster. Play went on in a ding-dong fashion and the interval arrived without any score. On resuming it was thought the Rovers would prove too strong for the Pardarnites as they were having much the best of the play. Howells put in a clinking shot which White just, turned round the post. The corner was splendidly placed by Teddie Evans, but Howells shot very wide. The United now pressed, for a time the backs being over the half-way line, but the North Enders came again and Meredith gave White a hot 'un which caved at the expense of a corner. The Hovers were very persi-'ent and gave the Padarn defence plenty f work. Teddie Evans t was brought, down in a very rough manner within the twelve y,rds limit, but the strong appeals for a v were ignored The game was most stubb-.rnlv contested to the end, and when time was announced neither side had found the net. An extia half-hour was ordered and Messrs John and William Price were selected neutral linesmen. X Both sets of players had evidently had enough and ■ the play during the extra tiriif- was rarher tame. I Neither side scored and the game ended in a point- 9 less draw. K

WEDNESBURY CHARITY CUP. FIFTH HODND NEWTOWN V. WELLING I ON ST. GEORGE'S This tie was played on the Cunnings on Saturday. It will be remembered that St George's beat New- town in the Shropshire League Tournament eat tier in the season, and owing to this fact the Diagons were confident of winning on Saturday, the home- team were also desirous of avenging their former § defeat, and a very good gate had assembled to I witness the match. The teams were as follows :— E NEWTOWN. 1 Goal, A Edwards; bark*, E Rees and C Parry; haif-back., 1 Pilot, H Tucker, aud E Davies; for- X wards, W E Pryce-Jones, E Morgan, R A Swetten- 1 ham, W Pairy, and R Morris. Linesman, Mr G H Claffey. ST. GEORGE'S. Goa:, A Evans; backs, C Adams and H Titley; half-backs, J Sranworth, D Bennett and E Jones; forwards, W Rigby, G Gwi'liam, P Preston, W Astbury and H Davies. Liuesman Mr T Gieen- fiold. | Referee Mr Smith, Welshpool. jj Newtown won the toss and selected to play down the incline, with the sun at their backs, the home team pressed for about ten minutes, the pressure being only relieved by one spasmodic effort on the part of the visiting forwards, when Preston shot at long range, the ball grazing the cross-bar. New- town forced a corner, but it was got away rather easily. However, Newtown made a vigorous attack on the visitors' goal, and Swettenham nearly got a neat pass from W Parry into the net. Pryce-Jones made one of his characteristic runs down the wing but when about to shoot he was given offside. At the other end a long shot was sent in to Edwarda, who cleverly tricked Rigby and Williams in clear- ing. A foul against St George's brought the home team again into the enemy's lines, am; };ans had to clear a long shot from C Parry. The home defence was again tried but Rees and Parry were playing a superbly clever game aud proved equal to the task. The home forwards also made them- selves felt, and seemed in grand condition, the left wing at this part, of the game being very tricky, and a correr forced off Titley proved fruitless. After a short spell of mid-field play E Jones was penalised for charging in the ba k, but the free kick was got away, and Edwards again was t roubled by Preston. Returning to the attack however R Morris got possebsion and tricking two or three Salopians very nicely, he cenired the ball when Morgan kicked against Evans, but Swettenham rushed up and got the globe in the net. This bit of work was deservedly cheered, and St George's completely lost their heads, and the referee had some difficulty in keeping the teams under control, having to caution two of the Dragons in a short time. Newtown again get down, a corner falling to them, but the ball was got away, only, however, to be again kept within dangerous proximity to Evans's charge. -Morris was again f too good for the visitors' half-ba,!k, and he passed f over to Pryce-Jones, who returned nicely to Morgan, j, the latter player beating Evausforthe second time. f Morris again got down, assisted by Parry, and sent f in a spleudid shot, wtiich Evans cleared iu a | marvellous fashion. From now to half-time shots I: were peppered on to Evans in merciless fashion by f the home forwards and halves, and even the backs came down the field to have a try, but no further scoring was done, and the score at half-time was two to none in favour of Newtown. Resuming, after the welcome rest, W. Parry put the ball behind Evans' goal. The home right, however, got the oall and Pryce Jones sent in a good centre which Morris met and shot outside the post. Rees aud M Pilot were able to stave off a rush on the visitor's left, and returned the ball to their for- wards, who, however, found a stubborn defence. The home backs and iialves were playing a brilliant game and kept the opposing forwards well in hand rarely allowing them to tiouble Edwards. Pryce-Jones made a splendid run up the right, after getting the ball from Morgan, and cleverly passed two or three opponents; centring the bafl right off the goal line, and Swettenham being well up, headed beautifully into the net, Rigby cleared a corner kick, but a similar advant- age was again acceded to the homesters. From a third W Parry kicked back to his namesake, who send in a long shot, but Pryce-Joues put it behind. E Davies fed his wing very clevarlv and Tucker in his new position at centre-half was complete master of the situation with Preston, and the home forwards had another spell of shooting practice. The visitors made a breakaway and Morris was penalised for charging in the back. Another free kick against Morgan was given, but lidwards saved his goal easily. Several fouls were now given against both teams. Teddy Davies was soon conspicuous with some very good individual work. He, Tucker and Pilot, assisted by the backs, kept the ball well up with their forwards, but again the visitors made a breakaway which nearly re- sulted ip the home goal falling, C. Parry in trying to trick Rigby made a mistake, but the latter centred wildly and the ball rolled over the line. At the other end Morgan, Pryce-Jones, aud Swetten- uaur tried Evans, who was in brilliant form and saved grandly on several occasions. From now to the end the homesters had the best of matters but the play degenerated, the rough element being too conspicuous. No further scoring wa,s done and the home team enter the semi-final round with a victory of 3 goals to 0.

OSWESTRY COTTAGE HOSPITAL CUP FIRST ROUND. DERWEN RANGERS v. RHOSYMEDRE ST. JOHN'S. On Saturday afternoon St. John's visited Gob- oIVen to play the first round of the above com- petition against Derwen Rangers. The visitors won the toss, and Major Lovatt set the ball going for the Rangers. Much give and take play followed, each goal being visited, and when the interval arrived the score was Rangers, 3; St. John's 1. In the second half the Rangers had the best of the I exchanges and managed to notch another point and thus the game ended in a win for the homesters by 4 goals to 1. The game was a very rough one, and some of the homesters were cautioned by the Referee. I do not think St. John's would have sustained such a defeat had they had their proper goalkeeper. Taylor, who took his place, was quite a novice at the job and some of the shots he had he might have cleared easily. The visitors for- wards, half and full backs played a good game. THE COMBINATION. Goals. P W L 1) F A PTS Eyerton Reserve 21 18 1 2 DO 15 38 Liverpool Reserve jO 18 1 1 75 14 o7 Wrexham -3 1:5 S 2 47 39 28 Druids 21 12 8 1 49 22 25 Chester 21 11 7 3 42 41 25 Tranmere Rovers 17 9 6 2 31 25 20 Bangor 18 7 8 :{ 42 59 17 White Star Wand. 20 7 8 5 3938 17 South Liverpool 19 8 9 1 29 37 17 Chirk 18 7 9 2 24 31 16 Oswestry United 18 6 10 2 31 41 14 Buxton iy 6 13 0 28 62 12 Llandudno Swifts 19 5 12 2 27 49 12 Garston Copper W ks 19 3 15 1 19 56 7 Rhyl 19 3 16 0 23 69 C White Star Wanderers have had two points deducted for playing an ineligible man. DENBIGHSHIRE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Goals. 1* W L D F A PT. Chirk Reserve 13 10 1 2 53 18 22 Wrexham Reserve. 16 9 5 2 63 34 20 Adwy United 13 8 3 2 47 22 18 Oswestry Reserve 11 5 2 4 34 25 14 Druids Reserve 11 4 3 4 32 19 12 Stansty Villa 12 5 6 1 30 39 11 Llangollen Wand. 11 4 5 2 32 34 10 Cerney Swifts 12 4 7 1 22 37 9 Weston Rhyn 12 4 7 1 15 25 Brymbo Uiaited 10 3 6 1 23 28 7 St. MArtin's 13 1 12 0 8 68 2