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London City & Midland Bank The Gold Question Plea for Royal Commission. SIR EDWARD EOLDEN'S PROPOSALS. Tha acuaal general inaetiug of the Lmdon, City & Midland Bank, Ltd w.is h*ii on Fntliy at the Cunaon Street Hotel, Loudon, E.G. Sir Edward Holden, Bart. (Chairman) presided. In moving tha adoption of tho report', he roviewed at the outsat the valua of money i:l 18"1:3, and then went on to survey the conditions which hs.Li prevailed, and the developments which had occurred, in some of the leading monetary centres abroad during the past year, which he said had been of all exceptionally interesting character, demonstrating in striking fashion the necessity for the consideration oi certain vitvtl problems in the London Money Mirk ?t. In a review of tha currency system of Canada he detailed har borrowings and siid, judging from the facts, it would appear to be the obvious duty of Canada to go Blow!v, to cxpwd less, and to borrow less, but it wouid be a mistaken )icy for in lessors in this country to buttfm up their pockets against further Canadian Loans so long as the securities. were of a first-class character. CJoming to the United States ami reviewing their cur- rency system he commented on the new law passed by the Senate iu December I i.it, then detailed the advantages which would accrue to the United Spates from the creation cf the new Central Banks, and how their forma- tion would assist th.i genera! position. The real object of these tanks was to establish a market where Xational Banks would be able to re-discount tht-ir bills or to obtain special !?a.us in a manner imilar to that of the Joint Stock B?nbs in France and Germany, and also to meet the demanvl for emergency currency during the seasonal periods or tha year. He went on to sav that he had purposely concluded the survey of ha world's money markets by examining the effect of the new Currency Law in the United States on thb domestic position of that country, because there was in that Act a clausc which had au important bearing on Loudon. That clause empowered the new Central BiJlk to oppn agencies in London and, further, it empowered every Xational Bank hiving a capital and surplus of not less than £OO,()Où to estabiuh. with the consent of the Washington Board, branches in Loudon. These agencies and branches .would no doubt, create here a considerable amount of naw credit. We have at the present time carrying on banking operations and creating credit in London no less than 120 Foreign and Colonial banks. Thq credit created h ;re by the operations of these banks was really based on the small gold reserve iu the Bank of England, which worked between a minimum of 26 millions sterling and a maximum of 10 miilions sterling.. The gold in the Issue Department was largely contributed through a portion of the reserves of the Joint Stock Banks being held in the Bank of England, and also through the notes which wars held by the banks and by the public. The total liabilities on currant aud deposit accounts of the Joint Stock Banks of this country, excluding the Banks in Scotland and Ireland, amounted approximately to 830 millions sterling, while tha total amount due to depositors in Post Office and Trustee Savin- Banks was about 250 millions sterling. Iu faee of these great liabilities and the smaii amount of gold held in the Bank of England, few would deny that the position was unsound, but it was not so unsound that it could not be remedied if taken aeriousiy in hand. Therefore, it would be wise or this country to prollt by the example set by the United States and not to wait until he have ia this country a break in credit with ail the concomitant calamities such as occurred in the United States in 1007. In this country at the present time, we were trying to produce some scheme for the issue of emergency currency which would carry us over the critical period shoulu a break in credit at any time occur, and as in Germany and in the United States, nnder the now Act, such emergency currency should be based on at least one-third of its amount in gold, and not exclusively on securities. Our Ceutral Bank system came into operation in 1S14. Of course great changes had taken place in this country both in respect to our trade and our banking system since that p jriod, and, in view of this, one could not refrain from wondering whether our system was as efficient as the French, or even as the German system. Under our system, njtes are issued on the security of a Government Debt of about 11 millions sterling ami securities of the value of about 7i- midions, and t!:is was independent of the Banking Department. These items were fixed, and to that extent gold was prevented from accumulating. From 1844 to the present time the Bank of England had never been able to accumulate at one time more than about 42 miilions 3terhng of gold, and during the last 13 years, the gold has fluctuatecl between 42 and 26 millions sta-liu?,. Th3 aggregate ci our foreign trade in IS")4, ten ye?rn ?fter the establishment of our present system and the earliest year for which complete returns were agitable, was about 2?"? millions sterling, while for 'ha year 1Vb, our total trade had amounted to aojut 1,400 millions sterling. Imports had exports were liuancecl by bills of exchange. Coose- quently, the toral bills in 1913 in respect of these transactions, m"3t have bean greater by about 1,132 millions than they weie in 19oi, or about 422 por ceut larger. la addition to this, there had also been a luge increase in the bills m respect to other international financial transactions. In order to keep the gold 111 the centza! lesjrve since 1;191 fluctuating between 2G millions and 12 millions, the Bank Kate had ranged between :2i and 7 per cent, and the; number of fluctuations bad been ou an average about five pdr annum compared with a range of between 3 and 4 per cent, and an average annual fluctuation of about 1 iu the Bank of France. In 1844, when ::3:r Iiobert Peel's Bank Act W1.i! parsed, the average amount of gold held by tho Bank of England and in lS:íJ, when complete returns of our imports and exports were urst available, the average amount of gold was £ 13,300,000. In 1354, the bills of exchange representing our international trade were worked with a gold base in the bank of England of about .5 per cent, whereas at the present time, such bills repre- sented our imports and exports and exclusive of other financial trausilctioDi3 are working on a gold base of only 2 V per cent, and even it the present fiduciary issue of the Bank of England were substituted for gold, the percent- age of gold would would only be about 4 per cent, thus showiug that the Is3iie Department of the Bank of England had not been capable of retaining sufficient gold to keep pace with the increased credit created by the growth of our imports auct exports, leaving out of con- tlideratiof1 thn largo mcroase of bank deposits. There were practically three reservoirs of gold in this country. The one held by the Bank cf England, the one held by the J oint Sock Danks, and the one comprising the gold which came iuto the market every week from South Africa. In order to give better security to their deposi- tors and also to makci their shareholders more secure, it was necessary that tho Banks should hold a certain pro- portion of their liabilities in gold which should be kept in possession in their own vaults and under their absolute control. As far as their own Bank was concerned he was authorised by the Directors to say that they regard this subject as of such great importance that unless some such arrangement be concluded during the next 12 months, they would publish in the balance sheet for December next the amount ot gold held by this Bank. The total deposits of the Government Savings Bank now amounted to about 1S5 millions sterling, and, up to a few years ago, a proper balance sheet was published. The late Chancellor of the Exchequer, finding the position in regard to the depreciation of securities becoming intoler- able, had a Depirtmontal Committee appointed to consider the question. Tho conclusion they came to- and a most unsound oae-wtq that no further balance sheet should ba published. There was practically no reserve held against these deposits, and if hsavy with- drawals took place the Bank of England would have to be relied upou, and the Bank of England would be unable to respond to any great extent were it not for the balances of the Joint Stock Bank3 which it held. There was a debt of 11 millions sterling due by the Government to the Issue Department of the Bank of England. If that deb: were paid oil and gold accumulated in its place, the Government would only be doing their duty in facili- tating the provision cf an increased amount of gold to meet their liabilities. The second question which might be taken into consideration concerned the branches of I Foreign banks doing business iu this country. In his opiuion, as the latter could and did accept deposits in this country, they should each be compelled to publish a balance sheet showing the liabilities and assets of their Euglish Branch and showing separately the amonut of gold they held against their liabilities in this country. The third subject which might engage the atten- tion of the Commission was the construction of some scheme for the issue of emergency currency should a breakdown in credit ever occur iu this country. As to thair own affairs, taking a retrospective view of the whole of the amalgamations carried through they had not had a single instance of failure or dis- appointment. The results had been in every way satisfactory. They had written off from profits during the past year in respect to the depreciations in securities no less a sum than £;)C.OOO, and inasmuch as the capital value of those particular assets had been written down by that amount since the meeting, while they held the same securities and received tbe same income in respect to them, the Bank was really stronger to that extent. Moreover, when money became cheaper, the prices of those securities would rise. it appeared to them that during the whole of the present year they should have cheaper money than they had last year, and it would be a matter of surprise if the aecuritn-s which depreciatad to such a large extent up to December last should not silow a much higher value by next December. Th- balance sheet for lJlo was thoroughly sound m every respect. They had a cash balance on the night of December :31st, of close upon I ï mil-K>ns sterling, or IS 4 per cent of their liabili. ties, and he believed this would meet with the approbation of everyone. In addition to this they had nearly 12 millions sterling at call and short notice, three-quarters of which was practically repay- able to them on demand. Their profits for the year amounted to £1,2:3.),1.5, and the amount brought forward from last year was £1:32, 992. Their dividend for the year amounted to a little over £ 750,000. If they had declared IV: per cent less income tax, they would still only be receiving 18 per cent which they obtained at present. TLey had placed £jO.O(JU to their Bank Premises Redemption Account. They had given to their staii as a bonus £ 30,000, and also £20,000 to their pension fund, carrying forward to the next account about £HS,ü,)'). They had been considering for the past,two. years the question of the division of their shares, and they recommended that theii £ 00 Shares, each with £12 10s paid up, be divided into S12 Shares, each with X2 103 paid np. The amount uncalled would then be £ 9 103 per share, of which 17 would be liability. By this division they would extend their market, thus giving to those who desire a le-s liability, greater facilities to distribute their shares. He moved the adoption of the Report which was carried unanimously. The retiring Directors, Messrs H. Simpson Gee, and Arthur T. Kieu were reappointed, also the auditors, Messrs Vv mnney, Smith & Whinney.
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Pembroke Man's Lucky Find. Those having the misfortune to suffer from back- ache, urinary disorders, gravel, dropsical swellings, rheumatic pains, or other kidney and bladder disorders, will read with gratification this encourag- ing statement by a Pembroke man, who has at length found a cure. Mr D. Harries, of 16, Bush Terrace, near to the Infant School, Monkton, Pembroke, says li I am seventy-two years of age, and I am glad to know I have always been free of any serious illness. I have been troubled, now and again, however, for about two years, will touches of rheumatism in my hands and pains in the back, no doubt arising from kidney disorder. There was a gravelly sediment in the water and a difficulty in seeking relief. The water has been scalding and unnatural. I tried different medicines for the complaint, but I found nothing equal to Doan's backache kidney pills. These gave me quick relief, easing the pains and cleansing the water gradually I became free of the trouble. I have great faith in Doan's pills, and I shall recommend them to others. (Signed) D. Harries." Price 2s 9d a box, (i boxes 13s 9d of all dealers, or from Foster-McClellan Co., 8, Wells St., Oxford St., London, W. Don't ask for backache and kidney pills,-ail,- distinctly for Donti s backache kidney pills, the same as Mr Harries had.
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MOTION PICTURE NEWS. Absinthe going strong in America. The Imp drama Absinthe produced in I'nric, with Kin^ Baggot and Leah Baird in the principal roles, has met with phenomenal success n the U.S.A. I Anna Kellerman nearly Drowned. While acting in an Imp feattire off the coas-, of Bermuda, Miss Anna Kellerman, the world- famous champion lady swimmer, was nearly irowned, as the result of an accident in which die was hurt. Well. Famed Dancers Filmed. I In a one-reel film taken by the Victor Company, he well-famed modern dancers Sebastain and Alien, pose in a series of six exhibitions. This is 1 unique dance film and is attracting much ittention in America. 25 Dollars for a Name. The Company in which "Alkali Ike" (Mr.  Augustus Carney), recently engaged for Trans- I Atlantic productions, is now acting, has offered a prize of 2 5 dollars to the person sending the best [lame under which to feature this famous cowboy comedian. Director Brcnon's Son in Pictures. Director Brenon, the well-known Imp director, I who produced "hanhoe at Chepstow Castle, Mon., last year, has a seven year old son, Cyril, whom he intends to make a picture actor. Cyril has shown particular aptitude and will appear in :he new Imp production The Watch Dog." Florence Lawrence Bon-bons. As a fitting wind-up of the recent Convention of the Motion Picture Exhibitor's League of Oregon, a banquet was given in the Fountain ,on in Port l and. Covers Grille of the Hotel Oregon in Portland. Covers were laid for over 200 guests, and among the items on the bill of fare were Lamb Chops a la King Baggot Kerrigan Cranberry Sauce Rex Ice Cream Universal Cigars and Florence Lawrence Bon-bons. Scene from trie great Victor two-reel drama The Closed Doors," featuring the celebrated screen- actress Miss Florence Lawrence. It will be showing 1 at the Cinemas on and after February 9. S eeded Pictures. I I A:ir>ng manv fine pictures to be on the look out tor February may be mentioned the Powers | .o-.uedv "The Kid, in which a little "irl acts the lit:: r'')lc ",ith \Yoilderful art. The IOI Bison I > based on an old Highland legend, "Shon i I: Piper," The Daredevil Mountaineer," one of ihe mcst thrilling films produced, in which t'.vo motor cyclists drive with their machines from a :e!i embankment into a deep river; "Jewels of o icri.'ica beautiful symbolic picture by the :(r; Co.. am! the first Warren Kerrigan—Victor C, o.. -en I -Il i ctor Aree reel film which every enthusiast has been awaiting "The Restless Spirit." j'rancis does Brilliant Character Study. The finest bit of character acting seen on the screen in some time is that of Alec B. Francis as Coke Morgan in the Eclair three-reel drama, "The Case of Cherry Purcelle." As a brilliant, but hopeless wreck, addicted to the use of cocaine, he grins and holds strongly imagination. The sodden face, the lack-lustre eve, the dejected and iiojieless appearance of the s lave to the hideous habit, all of these Francis portrays with a startling naturalness and his sudden bursts of enthusiasm and ambition as the drug performs its insiduous work lend color to the delineation. It will be a short while before this is seen on this side of the I Atlantic. Rare Old Shawls inspire Play. _u- I ? -1 11 I When Edwin August, ot the rowers co., was in Ireland, he went to no little labour and expense in making a collection of antique shawls. For years he has kept them in the bottom of a cedar chest and had forgotten their existence until recently he unearthed them. Forthwith he wrote and has already produced a one-reel drama in which, the beautiful shawls play an important part. The story is entitled My Mother's Irish Shawls," and does with an old Irish woman and her son who have been years in making the collection. An unscrupulous firm in Paris needs the old woman's shawls to complete their collection. They steal the collection and the son traces them to Paris to a dealer in antiquities. The dealer is about to have the son arrested when the boy picks ui) an old chair with which to strike the dealer. A false bottom falls out of the chair and reveals the stolen shawls. > Mr. August plays the part of the son, and Mrs. May Benson that of his old mother. —————— ——— I
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WANTED, BUTTERMAKERS. British Butter Is unquestionably better than foreign, yet the latter is often bought in preference. This is an injustice both to the British producer and the buyer. It is an injury which could easily be avoided. The average British housewife believe > that butter presenting a rich golden uniform colour is the ideal. The foreign producer meets her w ish. and all his butter has the rich golden colour which sells. A perfectly safe means is provided whereby the British maker can impart to his butter just that ;;o1<1,;n eolourinz which will commend it to the eye, sis decidedly as its quality will commend it to the palate. The remedy is the "Silver Churn" butter colour, manu- factured by Oldfielci, Patclnson, and Co., of Now Bridge Street, Manchester, the successful survivor of the severest tests at the principal shows, where it has gained First Class awards for 25 years. Equally satisfactory is the high praise it has won in the numerous dairies where it is regularly used. These competent approvals are due to the absence of any unevenness or muddiness in the colouring, and to the fact that the use of "Silver Churn" does not affect thQ buttermilk. The butter itself is not injured in the process; it is improved. Its delicate creamy liavour is enhanced. It should be clearly understood that 'Silver Churn'' is a vegetable pro- duct, entirely free from any aniline dye. (A guarantee by the makers to this effect will be given Pnv user desiring it ) It may be obtained from Chemists and dairy supply men in 5s., 8s.. and 14s. bottles. To secure satifaetion 6d., Is., 2s., "Silver Churn" brand. Free trial samples ohLtm th. from the manufacturers also "Silver Churn" Butter Powder. rilycr Churn" Cheese Rennet. "Silver Churn" Cheese Colouring.
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Dead in a Perambulator.—An inquest was held at Bethnal Green on Elsie and Ivy Bedwell, twins aged 3i months, who were found dead by their mother in a perambulator, where she had left them apparently asleep. By some means they had slipped and were suffo- cated by a rug that covered them, Elsie's death occurring someitime before that of her sister. The coroner remark- ed that it was curious that the childron should have died together. A verdict of Accidental death was returned.
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LOCAL FOOTBALL. I PEMBROKESHIRE LEAGUE. I MILFORD TOWN, 2; v. PEMBROKE DOCK, 1. There was a tinge of the old enthusiasm on Saturday when the old-time rivals met at the Waterloo grounds to fight for League peiuts. They have met twice previously this season at Pembroke Dock, and each time the result was a drew; 1-1. The Docks brought down one of the strongest sides they have had thus far, and were evidently dstermincd to maintain their reputatiou of formidable opponents of the Robins. Milford had Blockwell and Jelfties back aud had to keep young Hancock at right half. It was a misfortune that a very high wind prevailed and this tirawiug down the field was bound to give one side a decided advantage over the other. There were some glum faces amongst spectators when they saw Griffiths beat Ned Walters in the spin of the coin and elect to take the advantage. The crowd was one of the best of the season. A movement by Jeffries and Warr was quickly checked, and the Docks cams right away. Garuuer showed Smith his heels on the goal line and his shot struck the post from which Davies conceded a corner which was cleared, and then Ned and Teddie Walters got ou the move, Berry temporarily checking them, but the same wioq persisted and forced an abortive corner and thu play was carried right to the other end whore Sevens gavo a corner and then another from which Fieider shot over. The wind was high, Milford could not not get away, and Griffiths made a nice retarn giving hi; side a good opportunity to the forwards who were making for goal when Smith shoved one of them and a penalty was given. With this Thomas made no mistake aud put the Docks one up. The Robins attempted to get up the field, but Griffiths foiled them and J. Lewis was neatly robbed by Stevens. Play was getting keen and by no means gentle owing chiefly to tho weakness of the referee, and on one occasion Gardner glaringly ran behind Blockwell to kick him without beiug penalised. The Docks came down again, but they were sadly off the target, and Jack Lewis twice kicked behind. Milford could not get together at all and their passes invariably went to an opponent, whilst the defence seemed to have no understanding and nearly let the Dockers in. Ned got nicely away only to centre too squarely and the wind carried the ball back. Blockwell checked the Docks right, but the same wing worked an opening for Fielder, who made a woeful mees of an open goal. More omissions by the referee brought groans upon the crowd, especially when he let the Docks forwards run into the goalmouth offside. Fortunately Batten ran out and eifected a lucky save. Burch made poor use of a good chance made by himself, and although the visitors were keeping the defence on tenter hooks they really were very helpless in their shooting and Batten did not have much to do. Blockwell gave a corner from which Fielder put over the bar. A fine bit of play by Warr removed play and Mat Davies made Tiller handle, but by the way he did it the latter did not inspire confidence. Jeffries also tested him and sJowJy but surely the Robins were finding themselves. A series of throws-m brought play down again and Davies gave away a futile corner. Jeffs dashed away and Berry missed the ball which went to Mat. Some sparkling play by Blockwell resu'ted in the ball going over to Ned and a corner resulted. In the goal- mouth Griffiths palpably handled, but all appeals for a Ipenalty were ignored and the pressure was relieved by j bands against Warr. That player brought the ball back and Ned missed a fine chance. Milford were now play- ing all out and Stevens put behind, Ned Walters sent over to the left, and Berry was hard pressed, to clear. More fine work by Blockwell jeopardised Tiller's charge and certainly deserved to score. The Docks rallied, but Gardner shot yards over the bar. Davies and Hancock got a bit mixed but Burch failed to take his chance and Hancock made a good clearance from Spicer. Teddie Walters worked up nicely, but Jeffries running right in failed. Just after Ned beat Berry and centred but Jeffries and Warr could not seiza it in time, the latters' drive going over after striking the bar. Exciting play continued and the Docks transferred and at half-time held their lead. Resuming, the visitors were sent back to their goal- mouth and Griffith especially was hard put to clear. A hot one from Warr whizzed past the post, and Blockwell placed so well that Griffiths had to concede a corner from which tho goal narrowly escaped. Smith during the pressure came too far down so that when the ball came out to Gardner he was unchallenged and raced away only to shoot behind. Coming down nicely the home forwards were whistled up for offside-more groans-but the Robins could not long be denied and a series of corners were a source of continued danger to the Docks. One of these was perfectly placed by Teddie Walters and his brother got his head to it high op. It flashed in from Tiller's hands like lightning and was one of the grandest goals imaginable. The crowd roared its delight. Straight- away the Robins came back and a foul on Warr passed unheeded. The Docks relieved and Gardner got away for a short distance. Teddie and Jeffries worked well together and sent out to Mat Davies from whose centre Berry appeared to handle. Mat Davies was only inches out with a high shot. A fine return by B. Davies saw Warr and Teddie break through the shot going over. Not to be denied Mat and Warr combined well and to toine purpose for they sent across to Toddie cn tho run and the little 'un gave Tiller no chance at all, the home side taking the lead amidst cheers. Continuing to exert pressure Milford should certainly have had a penalty when Ned Walters was glaringly brought down in the ISyds area and Tiller saved with Ned on the ground. Smith sent into the goalmouth and Mat should have scoied. At length Gardner once more attempted to get away to no purpose. Atdropping shot from Mat Davies found Tiller in difficulties, and he was fortunate to save after dropping the bail. Hancock essayed a shot which the goalie picked up. The game eased up a bit and the Docks executed some nice moves in midfield and could get no further. Warr shot wide and Griffiths miskicked dangerously. It was rarely the visitors got much past the halfway line, but on the other hand although pressing, the;Robins did not take the chances well and failed to control the ball in the wind with the result that despite all their efforts they failed to add to the score. At times it was a game typical of encounter between these teams. To start with the Docks looked as if they were going to record one of their few victories at Milford for, with the wind, they quite outplayed their rivals, and that early penalty gave them every encouragement. A good shooting forward, however, was missing, and L Thomas seems to have lost his reputation as a sharp- shooter during his sojourn at Aberdare. He, in common with his colleagues, frittered away chances at a time when the home backs were hopelessly out of form. Gardner was the most dangerous in forcing openings, but he also shot atrociously. Young Fielder in the centre at the outset played a clever game, but that miss of his seemed to unsettle him afterwards and Stevens over- shadowed him. During this time Gioger Lewis tried shots without result and then came the Milford revival and for the next section of tha first half they had much harder luck at the top end than the Docks had even with the wind. Jeffries and Warr should have made the issue at least even at the interval. In the second half, except for an occasional burst, the Docks were a beaten team even before an equaliser came, and it was more by Jack than anything else that they escaped a much heavier defeat-2-1 was far from a true criterion of the game and if the Robins had got four it would have been the minimum of their deserts on the run of the play. The former sure defence of Berry and Griffiths has departed and when pressed they completely failed whilst Tiller, the o!d Artillery back, certainly did not inspiro confidence behind them. The two Lewises whilst working hard have also deteriorated, and the forwards have been dealt with Cn the other hand, superior though they were, the Robins were far from satisfactory and, sooner or later- perhaps next Saturday against the Borderers-their slow- ness in settling down is sure to prove fatal. The team seems to take too long a time to warm to their work. On this occasion it was the backs, especially at close quarters, who were the worse, and it is a long time since B Davies was so uncertain. He and Hancock quite failed to get an understanding. Longer acquaintance, how- ever, should alter this, for the sturdy youngster in other respects is going to develop into a half of the down unbending order. Smith kicked well, but could not recover when beaten. Blockwell was at his best and Stevens also good. The forwards were very clever at times and did smart things, but the old fault of over- eagerness was again their undoing. Oh, for a cool head to steady the line in front of goal and nothing in the West could look at them! One cannot refrain from expressing the opinion of both sides on the unsatisfactory refereeing. Why the in- experienced men are given such important matchefl passes comprehension. Both teams suffered, but Milford the more so, from some extraordinary decisions and omissions. We have said so much on this point for years that really we must give up hoping for anything better in Pembrokeshire football. This official spoiled the game. The teams were :— Pembroke Dock.—Tiller Berry and Griffiths Morris, J Lewis, B Lewis; Gardner, L Thomas, H Fielder, Spicer and Burch. Milford Town.—Batten B Davies and Smith F I Hancock, Stevens and Blockwell; Ned and Teddie Walters, Jeffries, Warr and M Davies. H.M.S. GOLIATH, 2 v. H.M.S. OCEAN, 0.1 A keen and interesting game was played between these ships at Marble Hall, on Saturday, and as the score indi- cates the wooden spoonists ran the League leaders very close, as they did in the previous game. Opening with a nasty cross wind the Ocean were first to attack and forced Penfold to give away a corner, which proved to be barren of result. The Gollies removed danger and made tracks for the other end, Huggett sending nicely out to the speedy Williams, who easily beat the back after a fine iun and he then shot, but Atkinson saved in good style. Good end to end play was the order before before the Gollies opened the scoring, which came as the result of a good movement. Roberts sent in to Childs whose header screwed off to Foster and the winger shot against the upright and Atkinson could not recover before Brown got in at close range. Foster again came away strongly and secured an abortive corner. Right across the field the ball travelled to the Ocean left and a good run down was made. with every prospect of a score, but unluckily hands nullified the effort. The game was proving a good one of the ding-dong order. The Goliath were nearly in when Foster centred to Cbiids, and the cautre-forward, beating Ross, made a shot which Atkinson saved, and the goalie made another fine save from Williams close in. The Ocean tried hard without result and at half-time they were one down. The Gollies tried to force matters next half, but against two backs of the calibre of Duffy and Ross it did not come off, and the Ocean played with five determina- tion, but lacked cohesion in the front rank. It was some time before the Goliath could get the measure of them, in fact it cannot be said they ever did it for the backs and splendid goglkeeping of Atkinson were too much for them. The last minute of the match saw the second goal fall to the parent ship and came through Edwards handl- ing some twenty yards from goal. Reed was entrusted with the kick and his fine high shot entered the net at the top. There was scarcely time to restart the game before the final whistle went. On their form in this match it is difficult to understand the lowly position of the Ocean in the League. If they can keep the same team in the field they are bound to get out of the mire. Some ot the Goliath men were not in the best of condi- tion owing to sickness and played under difficulties and that is perhaps why their attack was not so incisive. Teams H.M.S. Goliath.—Ebden Reed and Penfold; Roberts, Effard, Goodman Williams, Huggett, Childs, Brown and Foster. I H.M.S. Ocean.-Atkiuson Duffy and Ross Jordan, Edwards, Mead Groghan, Chalmers, Hulbert, Parnell and Parkinson. MILFOltD AND DISTRICT JUNIOR I LEAGUE. H.M.S. ALBION 1, v. MILFORD RESERVES 2. A hard fight for points was expected in this match at I Marbla Hall on Saturday and expectations were realised. The Albion are a hard nut, and although the Reserves were top of the League table they entered upon this game with misgivings for the Sailors did not deserve to lose the first match. Moreover, the Reserves had to re-arrange their team, Burns and Hooper turning out for the first time this season. Both teams played with a will though the standard of football was not of the highest. The evenness of the teams, however, made it interesting* and both goalkeepers were provided with work. Midway through the initial half A. Thomas got in one of his centres which rather puzzled the goalkeeper and before he could gather himself or the ball, the dashing Hooper was on him and got the ball into the net. It was at a similar period in the second half that a second goal came and this was also to the Reserves as a result of heavy pressure in the goalmouth. Burns got his, head to the leather at the right moment, so that both the first-timers scored. The Albion, however, were not to be goal-less and, led by the tricky McQuillan, they exerted heavy pressure in the last ten mintues and Clarke once more re- vealed his talents in goal, but he had to acknowledge defeat on one occasion and saved other dangerous shots. The score just about represents the merits of the teams and the result strengthens the position of the Reserves at the head of the table. Next Saturday they receive their great local rivals, the Stars, at Hakin, and will want to be at their best to retain their certificate for this nippy little lot make no secret of their intention to turn the tables this time. The Reserves team in the match recorded above was :— G Clarke; H Day and L Mathias; W Thompson, L Evans, F Mathias; A Thomas, R Burns, G Hooper, B C!ark and H Thomas.
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