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SATURDAYS FOOTBALL I
SATURDAYS FOOTBALL SWANSEA v. LLWYNYPIA. Fewer matches have occasioned more interest ii Swansea lately than the one on Saturday, between the Hiil champions and the All Whites. Up to the present time Llwynypia had not met a reaiiy hrst-class team, but their successes With seconu-class clubs have been truly phe- nomenal, the numb3r of goals and tries being enormous, and all of these games won by ex- cellent back play, with combination of the first water. Many good judges of Rugby who have been spectators of the games played De- twoen Llwynypia, Neaih, Mountain Asn, and Abero-von solemnly declare that the former would best either of the first four clubs in Wales, not excepting even Lianelly, and one cannot blame, them for being so confident seeing that Neath on one occasion were beaten by 2 goals 3 tries on their own ground, the return match in the ,Londda alley resulting in a victory cf the Hill men by 2 goals 6 tries, 'l-tieir latest achievement was a victory over Jbath by about 40 points, which score was increased last week when playing a team from Uardiil. Nothing eise has been talked about in the Rhondda this week but Saturday's game, it being felt that the Swansea fifteen wou..d go close towards breaking the unbroken record. Special training was indulged in, their suppor- ters being quietly confident that if the forwards conuld only hold the scrums the backs would do all the rest. An excursion was run down, fe large number of people availing themselves of the opportunity to visit Swansea. The Whites were all tit for the fray, and although not cocksure of victory were con'Hent cf giving a good account of themselves. The teams lined up as foJows — POSITION. SWANSEA. LIAVYITYPIA. Back.D. fcmitii T. Sauiidera Turee-quarter.. D. ihroes T. Willitana Taree qua1'kr.beo. Davies W. Llewellyn Three-quatrer.ii. W.¿organ C. WfUl-,ms Tnree-quftrter.. F. Gordon J. Ednmuds Hal £ -l>ack JE;. Jaawd A. PuwuU .liali-baei 1>. i I. Thomas Forward. Bob Thomas li. Jtieihngs Forward .W. Urey J. LL :Ilib Forward .A. M. J enkius B. T. Phillips Forwatd <i. Williams W.H. Alexander ForwaM W. I. Wiiiiiims li. Jonee Forvard. A. Jones W. Wahe ForviUiU. J. j £ v*ns .M. Falcon Forward ii&uiwaiing .W. Rees THE GAME. r When the teems took the held it was seen that the Ixime.svars were short of Sammy Rice and the captain (W. J. Bancroft) both of whom are laid up, which minimised Swansea's otiancas of vic- tory. Llwynypia led the way, looking excep- tionally smart in their b-ue and black jerfcya, their physique greatly impressing the spectators. The Ail VV hites followed immediately. Jack Evans kicked off, and Bob Thomus made his mark, but was rather heavily thrown by Hel- lings. The Ni bites prevented Thomas' return. Gordon lacked up to Saunders, the ball bound- ing over the latter s head and George D&vies nailed him on the line. The Jtunees gave the leather out from the first scrum, but Tom Williams nailed Geo. Davies. Evan Jomes kicked over the line, Llwynypia touching down. Following the Ie- start, Swansea, who had the wind, kept things going in the visitors' territory. Evan James tried to get off, but failed to go far. Bob Thomas dnbbled up, but Saunders stopped pro- gress. Play then went across the hekl into touch. Morgan kicked up, and tackled Edmunds on the line. Exciting scrums followed ten yards out, but a kick over the line which, with a bit of luck should have resulted in a try, end-ed in A Llwynypia man kicking the leather dead. Arthur Jones fielded the drop-out, but a boat of pairing between the Jameses, Bevies, and Morgan -aded in tie latter losing the ball, Dan smita kicking into touch. Llwynypia, rushed tc,wn, and Tom Williams made a mark, the ball finding touch at half-way. The homesters iffoaght it back a bit with a forward rush. Dan Smith pluckily stopped a dribble, and a mttling pd rush by Bob "fbomas went into touch ten yards from the visitors' line. The referee gave HwyBypiA a free which ?ain?d tbom nil, but keen t&ddmg by the blue and blacko kept. play fcovering around mid-field. Dai James got off, "ut Hellings threw him down roughly, *y being stopped for a bit. Geo. Davies punted and followed his kick up. Gordon doing likewise moment later. The referee awarded Swansea free for offside play on the part of the visiting drives. Smith took -he Inly missing by to foot, a. minor r'lltUlg..A.rth.'ll" Jones made a mark from the drop-out, his COli frere. ^poiiiag tiie return- A good rush by the Llwy-Dyp-ia. upei ended ui Smith hnding touch beyond i ill-way. The visitors' tackling was ViMy keen, borderir.g tipin roughssss. Gordon got ol, but G. Davies failBd to take his pass before getting :.«ckied. fiaundeiB was collared right on his line, Arthur an-a nearly souring, but a few filter the same player burst clean through his fcpponeets, scoring a lovely try. Evan James "hoed for Siiith' fhe latter easily converting. ,Llg.e D.nies replk-d to 1 he kick off, Bob AtLon2" io'Lowing up well. Tom Williams lodged through the Whites, Devon Williams totting wirded in tickling him. A free to jfliwyriypk; followed, the bill getting into the ifwansea quarters for the first time during the Catch, but the homesters worked it out, with tilÐ aid of good forward play on the part of VV illiiuns and Bob Thomas. Dai James took h L"ec for off-side, gaLiin? a lot of ground. hthllr JoB?s Gkipped away, playing the b<dl ? )»e*tly. The game was temporarily stopped 'tt tbis Jnncture, the referee oautioning Beltings jor rough plav. several Swansea men being knockeu through rough r-«ckdne. George Caries got off, but Instead of parting with the bail, persisted in sticking to it too long, with the result that a chance was lost. PJ11 i IWAS again stopped, two Swansea players, Her- bie Morgan and Dan Davies, being rendered "bono de combat. Both a rear wards appred fame, the visitors throwing the homesters about ttEinercituuy. Gordon s»ved a rush in mid- Aield. and Dai Jamas gained a few yardfi, but Thomas failad to utilise a good opening. Half-time ,veort- G. T. U. j SW A "N"SE 1 0 0 LLWYNYPIA 0 0 0 1 JCJ.wynypia had the advantage of tho strong Trfcf J in the second half, Grey comnlencmg opora- tipw with his left fool, the forwards spouinjj the Betara. Gordon dodged, and kicked neatly, but ? forward ruph by Llwynypia took play up the AeM, Danny Daviefi fieldmg, and kicking back to Saunders, who was collared near the touch line. £ temporary stoppage for an injury to a Swansea ensued. D. A. Jamea skirted the touch Co e, but his pass was missed. A kick down the field was folio,ecl by Morgan, who tackled Vmnndii. Tho latter put in a bad kick, which Arthur Jones fielded, but w en OTOsaing the lino tern the ball. At this stage Gordon was injured., Ilia leg giving way badly. A sorutn on the line HW the ball come out on the Swansea side, but by a bad mull they lost a chance. Swansea con- tinued having the up] er hand, and Morgan got sO pluckiiy but was hauled down. A moment litter Geo. Davies tried to drop a goal, but-iailod, a. minor resulting. A kick by Llwynypia gained il,fem a lot of ground, but their backs mulled wheit tho ball got into the loose. Dai Jaines got vhe ball away from a scrum to Dan Davian en the wmg, but the latter could not got round. The visitors improved after this, getting veU up the ground bofore Dai James stopped IE vans. A free v?,m given to Ll ? "v?Ply-pnia, Jllo?ad Eva?ng. dash along the touch LhE) Ifter the ball dropped. Dan Smith tried to get round near his own goal t?t. but WM tacked. A a exciting serum fol- =-I, but tha ?hit?? rcH?vcd to the twenty-five £ /V< £ Morgan got away, but the whistle had gone. Evans was nexi to show up by fcaeklSnaf James after the latter was in touch, Evan Jamoa then getaway Eswully, gaining a heap of ground. Llwynypia C7& rree given against them for not putting the batH In straight, but splendid dribble by the hliiHu-n was only stopped under the posts by fjn&h, A round of passing by Llwynypia ended n a try, although it appeared from the grand stand that Llewellyn failed to ground the ball. The referee gave tlte try but the place was unsuccessful. Swansea made a mark from the drop out. Kicking over the line Smith toudhed down, which was repeated immediately after. Another free was given to Swansea. The kick went to Saunders, who missed badly letting Swansea in near the Llwynypia line. The wind assisted the latter to relieve a little, but another free was given to Swansea, nothing coming of it however. The next noteworthy incident was Dan Smith tackled near the touch line at half- way. George Davies punted, but Llewellyn made a mark and dropped into touch. Morgan followed up a kick which Geo. Davies improved upon later by kicking further down. A dangerous rush by Llwynypia made things look ugly for Swansea, piay being near the latter's line. The Jameses failed to get away, but Geo. Davies reiievedaplendidly. Hcllingscharged a kick down of Dan Smith's, and a moment later Llwynypia got another try right on the touch lino, Llewellyn being the scorer. The place kick, however, failed. It was now all over with Swansea, only a few minutes being left to play. Nothing further happened, the game finishing with Llwynypia victors by one point. Final score- I G. T. M. LL-wYNYPIA. 0 2 5 SWANSEA 1 0 8 I NOTES ON THE GAME. We had been waiting for the provision of this sample of Rhondda football for sometime, and now that we have had it, I can't say that I particularly like it. It seems to consist chiefly of tackling, and tackling, irrespective of the fact that a player may or may not be in possession of the ball. In the first minu e of the game on Saturday, Hellings, who is looked upon as :ha champion of the Hill men, floored Bob Thomas in quite an unnecessary fashion, and received a referee's warning, whieh ought to have been repeated on many occasions. » The fact that Swansea were beaten is not a 'natter to be greatly deplored. A win meant much more to Llwynypia than it meant to Swan- sea, success to them assured them that they will go through the season with their record intact. They attach, by the way, a good deal of import- ance to the "reøord," unduly so, it seems to me, forthe only decent achievement in it are the defeats of Penarui and the viatory over Swansea this afternoon. And this match, there can be no doubt, was about the luckiest win that could possibly be brought about. Swansea, although indifferently represented, had them beaten dead in the first half, and had our backs availed bemselves, of the splendid chances with which they were provided, the enthus.asm of the lihonddaites would have been considerably damped. Until the last ten minurea of the game the visitors were only in the All White territory on two occasions, but their heavy forwards seemed then to have wum down the home pack, and when the visiting backs did. get the ball they managed to serpe home with a couple of triea. It was a game which need not call tor a good deal of comment. Forward, at half, and at tail back, Swansea were deoiuedly superior at three-quarter the villitors were undoubtedly the better lot, and to that fact a large amount of luck-in the sense that some of the best things the Swansea men did failed to come orl-they owe the maintenance of the record, such sa it is. The fact that there are now two unbeaten teams suggests this idea— that if Lianelly were to meet Llwynypia it would be safe to back the Scarlets for a win by many points. SPECTATOR.
LLANELLY v. NEATH. I
LLANELLY v. NEATH. A Meeting tf Greeks. I "When Greet meets Greek," or, in other words, when Neath meets Lianelly, then oomee a glorious tug of war. And it was likeiy to be a tight of uime downright, out-and-out earnest- ness than ever on &tzueday that was how everyoaa in both towns affected looked upon it in anticipation on Saturday. Thrice, further ,ba £ & in the season, had they faced each other, and, despite the fact tlat Neath were in about as low water as it was possib-e for them to be, they were defeated only after the hardest of hard struggles on the part of the Scarlets. The first of these encounters took place at Lianelly, in weather which usuaJy graces the Black- Scarlet event, and Neath certainly claimed the better half of the argument forward, and man- agad to do what few teams h&ve aooomplished this seison--satue against the Rcds. The result of that rnatieh was Lianelly 1 goal 2 tries, Neath 2 trieo—a vtsry cle" thing taking into consider a- iioa Neath's weatness, and the fact ir t t-fo game took plaoe on grou •vi. If thii was a tight tiling, the lart weetiug, >n the Bird-*n-Hazid Fied. WI.t.S !;If lighter by a lcng chalk, for Lianelly then only s, ired onetn to nil; but this, it must be statea, on a field so damp aa to be altogether against their style of play. Feb. 13th suw the Scarlets come out on top to the tune of 3 tries to nil. But since those days the Blacks have turned their bad ooriter, and shot out into the front, place once more with victories of a splendid ordhr, and that was the reason fir the anticipation of a close content. No one., however, had sufficient temerity to assart that Neath would win, but still the home n>^n intended to make a bold bid fcr a sospan smasher. Training of the strictest nature has been gone through by both teams, who ware in the best of form as a consequence. Llanelly's upper hand was expected to be seen behind, thukigh net to so great an extant as was the Oil tile previous meetings whereas 'twas certain Neath would have the pull, and a pretty good one, in front. The following were the teams: POSITION. NKATH. LLAMSIXT. Btwl; Brooks Joe Ijaviea Thx"e-fjwu-t;r.,r.W..Jones KVPJI Liovd Three-quarter E. J ones .Owen Badger 'l'hroo-qu.u-ter.C. Powell M. Bevun Hiree-qTMrter J. Rees .]f. Williams H«di-h«ek W. T. Williams.E. Davies Half-back T. Hopkins D. Davies Forward J. li.-3y-nold W. Moi-ris Forward M. Reynolds D. J. Daniel Forward D. Evans S. homas Forward. J. Thomas J Jonea Forward S. Davies P. J. Davies Forward E. Vigon I). Thomas Forward W. Johnson W. J. Thomas Forward Tom. Thomas .D. E. lirifliths A death in the family of Jem Thomas caused his nun-app:iamaee in the Neath pack, GOO Leon- ard took his place. The wind bew across the held, whilst a splendid crowd of spextatorslinel the ropes, and the grand stand wa& well filled with parsons who whiled away the time by singing the HaneUy war King. hat- ever else the Neath men did not do, they cer- tainly set an example to the Scarlets in punctu- ality, for they came on to the field and kicked the ball about for nearly ten minutes before their opponents put in an appearance. When the Scarlets did come on, there was a loud outburst of cheering from their supporter's, who numbered sev- ral hundreds. M. Reynolds started for Neath and D. Thomas ssnt back a little punt to Hop- kins who gave to Dai Davies. He kicked to the1 centre, and on the ball coming out of the nest fenun, Bob Williams dropped over to Joe Davies whom Charlie Powell spoilt in his kick Fiom the next scrum the Neath forwards burst away with vigour \n the van, and the leather was .,nt across the line where Morgan Williams saved very cleverly. After the re-start, Dai Davies followed up with a very sharp sprint, and kicked nearly to the centre. He failed to find tcuch though, and the first scrum was fenued in neutral territory. Here Lianelly were given a free and Ben Davies sprinted across the field. The Neath forwards were on it, and rushed away into the Scarlet twenty-five where Badger waa tackled with the ball in his possession by Bob Williams. A scrum took place, and Thomas Thomas broke away from it, kicking into touch near the corner flag. On the throw-out Brooks and Davies secured, but it was unavailing, and, Lianelly were beaten back to their own twenty-five. Morgan Williams kicked out, and when Harry Jones got the ball lie failed to find touch, with the result that Lianelly got into. the Neath half for the first time. At this point Brooks was UB fairly tackled, and a free was given ag&in?t the Scarlet for it. The home custodian found the touch-line at the twenty-five flag, whence the forwards further carried it to within a few yards of the line. The excitement of the spectators "MiS intense, and cries were raised of Get over, Neitbi." A oouple of scrums followed, and the visiting forwards rushed back to the twenty-five, where Powell turned the ball into touch. Here a moment later Lla?elly were penalised. H. Davies took a drop for goal, but ,ih?cnalised. H. omasc l iarge d down, and plav settled down at the centre as a consequence. Wr off-side play the Lianelly half-backs were penalised, and the ball went close to their line, but again Neath were forced back into their own half, thanks to Brooks' style of close-in play. The players and spectators were now at high tension, and a loud cheer was raised when the Neath forwards twice broke away from the pack and dribbled into Llanelly quarters. Badger a second time cut in smartly, and, punt- ing down, he followed' up and saved the return kick. Some exchange shots took place between the two three-quarter lines, which resulted in Ben Davies making a mark. From this he punted: into touch at the Neath twenty-five. Brooks put the leather back beautifully, but when Joe Davies gave it back a minute later, Powell and Brooks came into collision, with the result that the Scarlets rushed down to the Neath line, a.nd Harry Jones touched down, after a hard run. With the re-start a lot of scrambling work took piaoe near the centre, there beingfreqoont bnnt of Wl-iner between the backs. The venue of play did not oka, end the game was very even. At last Dai L)avim got the oall at fan feet and ran the leather up the field, and the Scarlet backs seemed to have a fair chance cf getting over, but Harry Jones and Brooke.; sent him into touch. Some more heavy scrambling wcrk was wit- nessed in the twenty-five, end then Harrv Jones kicked to Joe Daviea. He made a long shot for goal, but the leather was re. "moo with in- terest to Harry Jones. Little interest was now seen in the game until the Blacks rushed awav on to the line. The Scarlet forwards wheeieu and relieved, but Evan Lloyd followed up by punting down to Brookes who was again un- fairly tadkled. He was, of course, given a free, the return going to Will Jones who dropped the leather into touch in goal. Half-time was called a moment later, the score reading: Half-time COre- G. T. K. NEATH o 0 2 LLANELLY 0 0 1 Daniels put the ball into motion once more, and Hopkins replied to the centre. Scrums, of which the first of the second half was chieflv composed, took place, and Lianelly got further Getting the ball in a bully up, Bill Morris ran all down the field, but was tackled close to the line. Here more hot scrimmaging took place, and in a scramble right on the line Daniels scored an unconverted try. Harry Jones dropped out to the centre of the field once more, and Bill Jones a moment laer kicked down to Joe Davies, who marked and sent the leather away to Brooks, the latter failing to hold and letting the Scarlets in. Hopkin Jones, however, soon came to the rescue and ran the ball out to the centre onee more. Here a stoppage oco rred through an unfortunate accident to Daniels, who, with a Neath man, Joe Davies were knocked d"wn in running after the ball. Dr. Thomas was called on to the held and ordered Daniel's re- moval, his dictum being tlart Daniels had sus- tained a dislocation of the left ankle. With the restart the Neath forwards galloped into the re l twenty-five, where Dai Davies rather foolishly allowed himself to be tackled by the home cus- todian who had kicked down to him. Playing very carelessly, Neath saw the Scarlet forwards clear away with the ball at the;r feet and enter their twenty-five before Charlie Powell could turn into touch. Harry Jones and Hopkins nfxt got away and removed the danger, the first named dribbling into the twenty-dve where M(4 fan Williams banged the leather into touch. 'ore exchanges i?nv Uanelly once more attack- t?g, but they were penalised twice for off-side play on the part of one of their forwards whose play S.'t them beaten back to their own twenty-five, ?.b Williams shortly afterwards gave a very sharp pass out to Bill Jones, but before the haP reached him, the forwards intercepted, and weic off. Then the home quartet got on the way but Charley Powell was tackled before they gained much ground. The twenty-five however. ww reached, and the reds once more assumed the aggressive, but the off-side half-back play of Dai Davies spoilt it 3.11 and a free was given against his aide. The ball was sent on to Brooks, but his reply was weak, and Lianelly again got in a position of no small danger to Neath. Eventu- ally the leather was worked slowly back to the Neath twenty-five, where from a scrum it wert Ktill further back to Badger who took a shot tt goal but only obtained a minor. The remaining few minutoo" play was of a scrambling nature, aid the game ended — Final socio: G. 1L 11. I LLANELLY 0 1 3 I NEA1H. 0 0 2 JUTTINGS BY TEE WAY. I There have been times when twenty different BMaona could have been brought forward to explain away a defeat of the Scarlets. At the opening it W", however, held that none of these old and valid reasons could be brought I forward on imturday. All through the season the greatest demand made by Lianelly was that the fates mighs give them a dry ground, and then they woiud be willing to give all the rest in. Weli, whatever else might be urged against -lie fates, no one cLaiming. to have full senses could grumble about the state of the ground presented when both teams took the field. It was simply in the pink of condition, and it was dry, it was level, it was 6pringy. What, in the name of all the gods in Olympia, could be asked in the aaiue also of all the saints and all the footballers on earth. « • • The most carping critic could not ask more in favour of Lianelly, except that the fishtail wind that, was blowing might drop. This was moderately high, but it was not so bad that it should occasion any real anxiety to the Jjlanelly supporters were they really imbued with any idea that their team should win on torm, and who could expecs anything else if jtiw whole affair werv reduced to the nexus. « • • At all evects the supporters of the Scarlets could not complain that th'c:)' were left in the rear as far as either side could be heartened on tvy cheers. LJanelly had run down their biggest and cheapest excursion of the season, with the result that these who stick to the bear let runners were piesent in full foroe. This was evident a." soon as "Nidus" and "The Bounder' proceeded to stalk across the ground. « » "Nidus" received a warm ovatio but the backer of the Scarlets was met with a round of appkuse that ran all round the field, as ne walked in dignified silence after "Sir Nidus." « Indeed, it was noticed that the old hand actually blushed. And he was forthwith fined diinks right round in the Press-box. But this is only by the way. ♦ » » The Neath spectators were, at all events, a bit too previous. Some enthusiastic suppor- ters of the all Blacks took a saucepan aown t-o the fieid, and proceeded to play old Harry with it. 'Ihey did a few passes with it, and then &et themselves to kick its bottom out, when at once arose to my mind the dictum, Never prophesy unless you know." « « » The game hardly started when the speed of the visiting backs received the exemplihoation. There was a. bully up there, a bad miss right in the mouth of the goal, and t e Blacks oribbled over, but Morgan Willis is easily outdistanced all his men, and sav, in the easiest imaginable fashion. • « • • It was equally evident that the Neath men meant doing ail in thedr power to score, and tlirough the means of forward piay the home- sters were not long before they were pressing hotly. This probably surprised no one at all, unless it were the supporters of the Blacks, as the crews were equally balanced, and it would have shown weakness on the part of me Blacks not to press a bit with the aid of the wind that Boreas had lent to their aid. xxs it w-iis the first piece of combined play on tne part of the Scarlets found, operations transferred ngST to tne other end of the field. Half-time found the game lairiy even, but nothing but a wild scrombie. The home rde had had a gooisdh piece of the best, of the wild rushes and scrambles, but the visitors had bad distinctly the best of the deal when it came to playing footbalL Unfortunately there had been tar too many minutes between the spells of the latter. Both sidi-s up to now had seemed to rely mere on brute strength than science. Tliev rushed andbattered, bruised and bashed each oth.rr, but made very little headway. At fol- lowing up. and at finding touch the Scarlets held their own, with a good bit to spare but in the hurry-scurry, hustle-bustle rushing the homesters held a very considerable advantage, and by the means of this and the aptitude of the referee for a whistle solo they just managed to hold the balance of play to their own advantage. • • • When the change over occurred then the Scarlets soon began to show the metal of which they were made. They were not long before they had the Neathites penned right in their twenty-nve. This, alas! was too short a spell, for they were hardly well under weigh when Daniels' ankle went with a snap that could be heard right over the field. A doctor was aiiled, who said no bones were broken, but the Llanedly forward bad. to be carried off the field. » r After this the game again degenerated into a scramble, and in the end Lianelly just scraped home with another victory. By no stretch of imagination could the game be called a good one. At. no period of the contest did Lianelly favour us with these snatches and fine open play we have been used to expect, and at no time could Neath show superior football. THE BOUNDER. -I The character of the game may be, perhaps, gathered when, to use a professional expres- sion, it is said, "there was nothing to write about." This may convey but a poor idea to some minds, but to others who can appreciate what it means to the scribe to eit down, pen- cil in nand and describe a game which is composed of nothing but kicking and scrum- maging-certeinly of no incidents worthy the uame-tlie term will give a good idea of what it really was. Let me, however, say this, that uninteresting as the display was, and devoid as it 'was of anything approaching a. good three- quarter exhibition, I tiling Lianelly deserved their win. It cannot fairly be said they did not, and the score more adequately than is usual represents what their superiority amounted to. Its smallness is certainly due to one thing —flKDorb g/une placed by tha Mwth far- wards, whose resolution to confine the ball to themselves, although not good from a specte- torial point of view, was one of sound judg- ment and eoror in-sense. Neither are the backs deserving the slightest bleme; they operated splendidly on the defensive, but from lack of opportunity rather than ability, did not attack at all. They instituted a game of kick" at which they were, it must be admitted, beaten by their opponents, whose punting was longer, surer, and safer. Still, the Blacks were worthy of every commendation for their performance. There were but two weak men in the team, Hopkins and Brooks. Both these men, on oocaaions, showed thorough incapability to catch or hold the ball when it came to them, and this fault on Brooks' part was nearly the cause of the Scar- lets getting over more than once. Harry Jones' WM a fine display, and he proved himself what he has been called "The saviour of the team," Jack Rees and Powell also did the little that fell to their lot very well, but it was verry very little that came their way at all beyond a tackle now and then. Bob Williams, who is back at half once more, ren- dered a good account of himself, being particularly good in finding touch with long relief punts, a rather monotonous but judicious mode of procedure under such circumstances. Chief among the ups were Johnson, T. Thomas, Vigors, S. Davies, and Jim Reynolds. They did sufficient good work over and above that of their comrades to warrant special mention. To sum up, it was a poor game, in which Neath p:ayed well, but which Lianelly deserved to win. NIDUS.
IABERAVON v. PENYGRAIol
ABERAVON v. PENYGRAIol This match was played at Penygraig, and evoked considerable interest. So far the Rhon- ddaites have been defeated on each occasion they met Aberavon, and, notwithBtanding the latter proving- themselves a better lot than the All Whites, thfhillmen looked upon Saturday's en- gagement with every hope of I>U. Every fS"rt had been asserted to give the Bvez they might ask for in the oourse ot the contest, the needful attention being paid to practice dur- ing the week by the homesters, and Aberavon, it might also be stated, on the other hand, had not been lacking in that respect. A large crowd had gathered on the ground on the mountain top to witness the match, which was fought out in an interesting and friendly TinnrMr Both dabs were well represented. Posmoar. ABUATOK. Pinrreaiaa* Back Rees Lewis Throe-quatrer.- J £ van J ones R. Brwn Three-quaj-ter.W. Rees J.B.Glemdenninir Three-quarter.D. H. James F. Bush Three-quarter. C. Cocking. "W. D. Thomas Half-back Dan J ones D. Franks Hall-bock Baiway T, Granville Forward. Ivor Griffiths .u.. J. T. Davies Forward C. Bansay Evans Forward. W. James .J. Rhapps Forward A. "Williams J Bowen Forwa,-(t -D. Rowlands.™ A.. Chant Forward. W. Roberts -.A. White Forward Tim Madden T. Griffiths Forward. Jones Morris The referee was Mr. E. John, Pontypridd. [ Bowen commenced oporationa, and Aberavon I were immediatiy pressed. After some scrambling play on their quarter-line, the visitors, who had a strong wind in their favour, broke away, and a long kick sent the ball to the other end of the fielrl. Piay of an uninteresting charnatee fol- lowed, until at the breaking up of the scrum, Jones gathered the ball and dasb~^ over the lin.. i Rees Lewis converted. Penygraig, on the drop out pulled themselves together and made a hot; attack on the Aberavon goal, bat the visitors, who were materially assisted by the wind, graaually worked out to the centre. Dúa was ■ all the soaring in the first half. Half-time more G? T. M. I ABERAVON.?. 1 o 0 PENYGRAIG o 0 0 1 The second portion of the game was hotly con- tested, but the visitors' defenoe was impregnable. Final Soore: G. T. K. ABERAVON i 0 0 PENYGRAIG 0 0 I
-,PONTYPRIDD v. MORRUSTOEL…
PONTYPRIDD v. MORRUSTOEL I This match was played on the Taft Vala Park, Pontypridd. Pontypridd played without the services of MKenzie, W alter Davies, Bryant, and W. G. Ree s(forwards), J. M'Gregor (half- back), George Warlock (three-quarter), and J. Warlow (full back). Morris ton were without Harris and Ross Thomas. Morriston kicked ..fr, PoBt? pridd only playing thirteen man, and pL&y settled down in the home twenty-five. ?ere Morriston heeled out, and the ball went out to White who scored a try, which was not con- verted. Davies re-started, and W. Phillips, with a long kick, took play down the field. Pontypridd, with a rush, went further down. Mormton, however, not to be denied, dribbled to the twrie temtory and niariy scared. Davies dropped i;t, and tried a Iihot at go&L, ,Ionias touching down. The homesters played up after this, and Phillips stole a pass meant for Thomas at half-way, and raced down the field. When oppoeed he kicked. Scott, fielding, ran back, and put in a fine kick to the twenty-five line. Pontypridd continued to press, and, through a fumble by the visiting custodian, Chiplett scored, Phillips failing to convert. Half-time was then called. I Half-time score- O. U u. I MORRISTON" 0 1 1 I PONIY.tRlDD. Oil N. Price re-started. The tinplaters forced their way to the centre. There Chick punted up the field, and Phillips followed up. Scott agaut fumbled, and Phillips nearly got over. The homesters got away with a. rush from the centre, and scrimmaging took place for several minutes and ser. Lr lagi on tha visitonlline. The Pontypridd forwards wheeled, and Scott touched down. Morriston made several efforts to get out of their territory, but without success. Hoskins made a splendid shot at goal, the ball going wide by about a yard. Moniston relieved the pressure with a. dribble down the field, and gave the visitors a free in front of the posts. Tom Williams kicked a goal. There was nothing noticeable for some time after this, the game being nothing but a series of scrums. However, Morriston raised the seige, and dribbled down the twenty-five line. The bail was thrown out to Don M'Gregor, and he kicked over his head. Phil Morris, who was near, picked up and scored Final aoore- e. s>. x. MORRISTON 1 2 2 1 PONTTPRLDD Oil
BRISTOL V. -BARNSTAPLE. I
BRISTOL V. BARNSTAPLE. Bristol and Buz,nstap-e had chiefly a torwara game at BriswL Nothing was scored until tue second had, when the combination of Boyle ana Summerviiie led to a scrum under the Bristol goal, and Mortimore dashed awav a few yards and scored a try. In the last few minutes Bristol made a brilliant rally after losing two chances, and Parsons and Fenner tprmted down the field, the latter almost sooring. Needs, from a scrum, tried to break away, but Barnstaple defended well. Fined result: Barnstaple—1 try Hristol-nil.
HAMILTON T. TYRFENRY. I
HAMILTON T. TYRFENRY. I There's another record still intact besides fiat of Llwynypia and Lianelly. Hamilton, a junior Morriston organisation, which < has been going strong this season, had a record of ten victories and five draws to look back upon, and there was great excitement amongtd the Morristonian juvenile element over the match they were to play with i Tyrpenry on Saturday. Tyrpenry were going to do all in their power to break the record, but they did not succeed in doing so, for Hamilton simply ran away with them. Fine easy tries were put on, two by Dai Thomas, aad the others by Jack Mai tin, T. Cole, and jewitt. The final score was. G. T. M. lit,f-r"r 01-f 0 5 3 TYRPENRY 0 0 1 j 1
MIDDLESEX v DEVONSHIRE
MIDDLESEX v DEVONSHIRE The match between these teams was j played at Richmond on Saturday before 3,000 ] spectators. Middlesex were as advertised, but numerous were made in the Devonshire team, who, aided by the strong wind in the first half pressed and an unconverted try was scored by Tucker, then Hooper scored an unconverted try for Middlesex. Half-time score: |, Devonghire-One try. Middlesex-One try. Changing ends Devon went off with e great rush and scored an unconverted try in the first minute through Marshall, but afterwards they were oontimiady on the aiefensive, as in quick succession Neilson. Schwsrz exul Hoaser soared a try each, Warner improving one. After- wards each in turn attacked, but nothing was added. Final soore; I Middlesex-I gool 3 tri" Devonshire—2 tries.
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I ASSOCIATION. ) This match was played at Newport on Saturday. At 3.30, Keleree J. A. Steven (Wesstern League) lined both teams up in the following order: Swansea: Goal, Thomas; backs, J. John- son and T. Evans; halves, R. Edwards (capt.), if. Green way, and J. Rees; forwards, H. Brown and R. Riddell (right), E. W. Newton (centre), and J. Robinson and J. Brrce (left). Kogerstone: Goal, J. Picken; backs, A. Williams and J. Bowness; halves, H. Wylde, M. Picken, and J. Hayward (oapt.) forwards, •IT, Towser and H. Wiijame (right), H. Ball (centre) and G. Jones and W. Evans (left). The Swansea Captain won the toss, and played from the river end in a half gale of wind, which was blowing across the ground. Ball started operations, and the game was only three minutes old, when Johnston missed his kick and let in Ball, who went at top speed and sent in a ahot which found Thomas quite unprepared, the ball going through his legs. With this reverse so early in the game, Swansea exerted themselves, and kept the Rogerstone men in their own quarters. Riddle eventually sending outside. They gained a corner after this, but nothing came of it, and Bowness came to the rescue in the nick of time, running the ball out. Rogerstone continued to improve, but Swansea at laat came along nicely, and Brown sent in a beauty, which, however, went too high. After this matters were more even, and each side were able to get corners, and then Swansea had t, e better ot the play, though they failed to find the net. Ball fouled at the centre, and Edwards taking the kick wide once more. Riddell and Newton had hard lines aiter this. Swansea gained a corner, and a fine centre found the wrong side of the net. Swansea still had another fruitless corner, and from a foul against Swansea, Hayward put in a beautiful ?lace kick which was headed into goal by 'owaer, Tbomts having to kick awav smartly. Soon after this Picken had to deal with a shot from Newton, which he only partly cleared, and the ball going to Bryce, that player sent to Robinson who banged it through On the re-start, the Rogerstone men got to Swansea half, where Morgans was again called upon to dear, which he did splendidly. Swansea once more got away, and were once more pegging around the Black and Green goal, Picken having to save pretty smartly. When half-time was called the score read. SWAMSEA 1 I ROGERSTONE 1 Newton re-started, but Swansea, contrary to expectations had decidedly the better of the play, their forwards showing up in splendid style. After a while the Black and Green men got down dose to the line, and Thomas bad a warm time of it for a whilP, but he proved equal to the occasion, clearing his goal in splendid faabion. George Jor-es came into col- lision with D. Edwards, rendering him l,ors oe combat for a short time. Soon after Bryce, on the left wing, gained Swansea a corner by good play, but nothing resulted. Rogerstone then had a turn, play hovering around the Swansea end. Frcm a corner kick, Goorge Jones headed the ball through, put- ting Rogerstone ahead by one goal. Resum- ing, both sides played for all "ey were worth, Joe Heyward putting in a c sorDg shot, which struck the cross-bar. Swansea, cleared once more, but before long the Blue and Green brigade were there again. Riddell relieved the venue, however, by excellent play, to the other end!, Swa?ea. aoing aH they could to equ&iiae. Some more loose py ended in the favour of Rogerstone, who got very near the Swansea goal. Thomas relieved to the centre, where Play remained for quite live minutes before either side were able to gain any ad- vantage. Piay was very loose towards the end, the Eastern men continually kicking into touch to waste time. Final Score: ROGERSTONB. 2 goals SWANSEA v. l goal
SWANSEA HA^BEROF j COMMERCE.
SWANSEA HA^BEROF j COMMERCE. PROPOSED RKk'OVA^ OF HEAD- QUARTERS. The ordinary monthly meeti of the Swansea Chamber of Commerce was J. at the Guiidhail on Friday afternoon, Mr. J. 1L Leaver presiding. There were also present: Messw.k James Living- ston, A. P. Steeds, W. Law (làrbour Superin- tendent), T. R. W. Mason, J., M. Roche, JL W. Williams, J. R. Matthews, liriffith Thomas. John J);fJJ, Goi^lberg. 'jf, iv Cook, N. G. Pstcrs, C. E- 9. A;«K..L>, Wright Simpson, A. itfcflaiit, .1..1. linpo, W. (i Foy, -t. N. Moore, J. R. I)&VOSI and E. P. Jones (aecie- tMy). COMMTlr&ITCATIO NS. Replying to a communication sent by the Chamber, the Secretary (Mr. E. A. NVatkiip), of the Swansea and Mumbles Railway Comparer, stated that they ware making arrangements ior the keeping of the. Strand section of then1 rail- way in proper repair. PROPOSED REMOV AL OF THE OFFICES OF THE CHAMBER. The Secretary further read a circular letter stating that an opportunity was afforded ior acquiring a very valuable and central room, lately in the occupation of Messrs. Dyne. SteeL Milnes, and Company, at the Exchange Build- ings, for the head-quarters of the Gh?jnber, and pointing out that a special initial outlay of pos- sibly £10i) would be required to .witablv equip the premises for the object in view. Twenty- five new members would also be required. Mr. Law movad, and Mr. Imrie seconded that tho matter be referred to the Council for their consideration and recommendation. Mr. J. N. Moore, mentioned that such a cen- tral hall would greatly facilitate business inter- course in Swansea, especially if & daily Change was established. During further discussion, Mr. Livingsta 1 suggested that there might be a coalition with the Swansea Metal Exchange. In reply, the Secretary said that a.U Attempts at this object in the past had failed, and now that the new Exchange buildings had been to- moved from the docks, he should certainly not recommend such a courae, however central the new buildings might be for a metal exchang-3. Mr. Goldberg moved and Mr. Foy seconded, and it was resolved to approve of the renting of the room, lately in the occupation of Messrs. Dyne Steel, Milnes aDd Company, subject to the Council being satisfied that their financial position warranted them in doing so. Mr Livingston moved another amen<lment that the Council make inquiries as to the terms upon which a room could be obtained at the new Exchange in Wind-street Air. iaw seconded, and said he regarded the meeting-place at the new Exchange as a most sensible one. The Secretary said there would be Do diffi- culty in obtaining a room at the New Metal Exchange, as he believed that body were now mdd-ed with a white elephant. (Hecr, hear.) By a very large majority the amemoinent was lost, and Mr. Goldbergs motion waa then put I as a substantive resolution, and carried. SHIPPING GRIEVANCE. Some discussion took place concerning the Ousfoms regulations as to the form of transre now In use in regard to coasting vessels, and it being considered that shippers bad a legiti- I mate grievance, it was decided' to ask the Council to consider and report upon the matter. DELEGATES' REPuRT. Mr. Griffith Thomas, one of the Swansea delegates at the recent annual meetings of the Association of Chambers of Commerce, gave an interesting report of the proceedings, and on the motion of Mr. A. P. Steeds, seconded by Mr. Mason, a vote of thanks was accorded the Swansea delegates, and the meeting ter- minated.
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The first quarterly services in on with this church were held on Sunday, and were, as usual, bright and interesting. In the aunrse ot the day the choir, under Mr. McG ven, sang Oakley's "ie Deum," Bmmett's "Magni- hoot," and the tuneful anthem, "0, come, let ue worship," in which Miss Ida Jones took us worshi p tbe solo. The Rev. W. E. Shaw (paster) preached at each service, and in the evening the subject of his discourse was "True lame or Mary s loving deed, selecting as his text John xii., 3, and Mark xiv., 9. The rev. gentleman said that the Bethany home was one of the most sacred spots in Palestine, for there Jesus found rest after being weary and hurt by the unbelief, wickedness and hypocrisy of the rulers. They could not all be apostles and disciplcs, but all, at least, like Mary with her box of precious ointment, could shed around them by Liieir influence and holy deeeds the sweet fragrance of the Saviour's nama. They might all win that eulogium, and could even an angel of good d isire a higher reward than this "She haul done what she could." Ohrist then pro- mised her everlasting remembrance, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, wheresoever this gos- pel shall be preached throughout the whole world this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her." The monu- ments of that age had mostly disappeared, but after 1,900 years there seemed evidence that this prediction would come true. The day would come when pyramids would crumble into dust, when the granite pedestals in their pub- lie places would calcine into powder, 8Dd the statues upoit them would MeA, mto s^iwless masses, but the deed Mary wrought woald. be spoken of eves ss a memorial wi bw 1
! THE TINPLATE TRADE.
THE TINPLATE TRADE. I Annual Meeting of the Council. I Propesd 8top Week in May. r The. annual meeting of the council of the Tin- plate Workers' Union of South Wales and Mon- mouthshire was held at the Bird-in-Hand Hotel, High-street, Swansea, on Saturday. The chair was occupied by the president (Mr. Thomas Ben- jamin, Abercarn), who was supported by the foliovving members of the Executive:—Messrs. J. H. John, H. Davies, W. Walker, Jonathan Jones. vV. Hughes, Ivor Gwynne, R. Vanstone, and Thomas Phillips (general secretary). "Tuere was a large and representative attendance of delegates. The vice-president delivered an address, in which he said the finances and the status of the Union were improving, and cer- tainly they wens now able to witlrstand any attack, from whatever quarter it might be made, on the standard rate of wages. He maintained that a restriction of output would be beneficial to employers and men, and urg d that if the employers were wise they would join hands with the men in bringing this about.—The following Executive was elected by ballot, Messrs. J. Richards, Pec- Jones, and John Owens being scrutineers:—Messrs. Wm. Walker, assorter, Aberdare; Hy. Davies, millnian, Cwmavon; Jonathan Jones, tinman, Brrnomman; Wm. Hughes, roilerman, Lianelly Ivor H. Gwynne, shearer, Britonferry; Dd. Jenkins, roilerman, Ganyrafon; and Wm. Roberts, roilerman, Llanellv, the two last named being new members. -The financial report of the Union showed that after clearing the liabilities which had been in- curred up to the oEnd of last year there was £ 2,300 m hand. It was decided, with one dis- sentient, to bring about a stop-week the first week in Mav. rK 4T PONTARBULAIS. ihe Glamorgan Works. Pontardnlais, have been stripped through tack of orders, and at pre&nt it is unknown when operations will be resumed. Hendy works are owned by the same oompa-ny, and noticas have been posted to the I effect that those works will stop as soon as the onicrs on the books are completed. PROSPECTS AT J) NOT TOO I BRIGHT. The smiths at the Upper Forest and the steel works are now in full swing (says our Morriston representative), but faint hopes are held out for a gright future for the employes of the tinhouee. The export of blackplates, the curse of the tin- house men, carries the plum of the trade of the district. There are rumours of dengiers ahead in acmnection with the trade, but it is to be hoped that wise counsels will prevail, and that some method will be adopted to cast to the wind any misunderstanding that may arise.
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The Late Lord Justice Ray has left £1000 free of legacy duty, to his "faithful olerk, Mr. George V. Wood, in add tion to having presented him with a cheque for a substantig.,L amwr Ohm. » mtixmd. from fcha IWty
[A __SHOCKING -CHARGE.
[A SHOCKING CHARGE. I The N.S.P.C.C. Institute Another Prosecu- tion Against Swansea Parents. I Alleging Serious and Wilful Neglect of Children. I Terrible Allegations of Parental Irresponsi- bility. On Monday at the Swansea Police Court, another of these cases of alleged child neglect for which the town is gaining an unenviable notoriety, was brought at the instance of inspector Pearce. The charge w&s agftirat Ed- ward and Catherine Symons, 115, Oak-terrace, for wilfully neglecting their children on the 18th of March and divers other dates. The allegations made in the case were of a very shocking character, it being asserted that nine children were not only neglected in the most deplorable manner, but that they were kept so much without food that they had been in a state of absolute starvation, the revelations maoe being of a particularly painful charac- ter. Air. Leeder, who appeared for the prosecu- tion, sard it was one where the children had been horribly neglected- The man could al- ways, if he liked, have bad good work, and he would be able to prove to the Bench that a doctor had warned them of the danger that existed to the children. Inspector Pearce said that he visited the bouse. 115, Oak-terrace, on Nov. -Ord.. There he found Thomas (aged 16), Bridget (13), John (12), Ed- ward (10), i?urenoe (7), Patrick (6. JoMph and Catherine (3), and the [moJ, aged 1. T?ni4,- was dressed in a frca and chemise, was very dirty, and verminous. Edward was br, IV clothed, too, and verminous; end Laurence wa: the same. They were all barefooted, and had not sufficient clothing to cover their bodies. Patrick was the same, and locked very ill The thr*e youngest were fairly well nourished, but they were dirty and verminous. Their clothing smelled offensively. In consequence of some- thing the woman Mid to him witness went up- stairs, &ad on the bed in the be& bedroom be found John, aged 12. He was lying on the bed, looked very ill, was thin, bad a shirt on without any sleeves in it, and waa wry verminous. He had a dirty quilt and an old jacket to cover him. The stench of the room was almost unbearable, there being no ventilation; and the floor was bjack with dirt, not having been cleaned for a long time. The boy John was evidently very ill. His body was covered with vermin marks. The male defendant told witness that he had been poorly, and was out of work. There were only two beds for the accommodation of nine children and the man and wife. The female told him John was ill, treated by Dr. Paid, and that he thought he would never get better. She said that her only means were <3atained by the chil- dren going out to sell matches and papers. She also said she had had 6s. relief from the pariah. He went again the next day, ih company with the doctor and a police constable. The floors then had been cleaned, but the children were still in the same state, and the beds had not been touched. On this occasion he examined the bed in a room downstairs. It consisted of a flock bed and a mattress. It was saturated right through, and the mattress resembled a manure heap more than anything else. After the doctor bad examined the. children and the house, and witness had had a conversation with him, he told both defendants that the children were suffering from neglect, especially the child John, aad thoA. if they oould not do better they nriat go to the workhouse, otherwise the chil- dTen would die. The woman said she would traorp to Cardiff first. The man said that he would go to work at once. Witness beard the doctor advise them to go into the workhouse for the sake of the children. On that occasion wit- ness saw a bottle half full of medicine istsnding on the mantle-piece, and the womaai told him that she had the medicine from Dr. Reid, and was giving it to the boy John. He marked the bottle, and put it ba& on the mantle-pi?ca. He went there again on the 9th and 18th, aad noticed on each occasion th&t there was none of the medicine taken. In reply to his query why this was, she said that it would do the child no good. On the 9th be found the boys smok ing cigarettes, and the mother sitting careless. John was still in the aluie state, and the house and children still dirty, but the woman said that the man had gooe to work. He asked the woman if she Would allow him to take the boy John to the worknouse hospital. She said no, but that he must be taken to the general hospital. He persuaded the woman to go with him to Father Fitzgerald, but he told the woman that he could do nothing for her, and said that ho had cautioned her a scare of 1amt!oli about sending the ohiietfttfi to ssswil dirty IU]. badlr <jloth«\, aad told bar that at Christmas b-, "Onnd hur hu&ond and others all drank in the house, and he had borrowed a sovereign and spent that after he bad spent all his wages in drink. Father Fitzgerald also said that if the mp.n had R3) a week it would all go in drink. Witness paid another visit to the house on the 18th of March, and the children were still in tha same condition. On March 20th, with Sergeant Barnefct, he went to the house, and removed the boy John, having obtained a warrant. The house, on that occasion, was cleaner, and the children had been washed. John was not in the house when they got there, but he came in out of the pour- ing rain, and they put him into a cab, and took him off at onoe. The medicine still stood un- taken. He had ascertained that the male defendant could have had work, but would not have gone to it. B.C. (31) Llcyd corro borated the Inspector concerning ths statie of the children and the house. Dr. Edgar Reid said that he had been attending the family for about th ree years. lie went to the house on the 4th of March with inspector Pearce. He found the child John very thin, and in a Wretched condition, and was bitten all over. He was very scantily clad, and on the clothing there were quantities of vermin. The boy had been suffering from consumption. He was very emaciated, scan- tily clothed, end ill-fed. He was suffering greatly fr- being neglected. The other children were wretchedly clad, and evidently suffering from want of food, and they were suffering from uncieanlinesB. The beds were quite as described by Inspector Pearce, and not fit for human use. The house always <It.a.ak badly, so much that he had often com- pkjued of it. The rooms were as described by iB?pectoj- Pearce. Tbe youngea child h&d since died, but that was from fits from teeth- ing. He had given the man certificates of ill- ness. There was now nothing serious with the man to stop him from working. Chief School Attendance officer Elston said that he had had taany occasions to go to the defendants for Docketing their children, and failing to send them to schooL Air. Thoa. Morris, school attendance officer, also gave evidence. He had never seen a shirt on the children. The male defendant said that he was sorry that it had happened, and he hoped they would look over it. Work had been very slack w.J. him. Mary Molloy, a next door neighbour, asid that she had never seen Mrs. Snaoas crank, only very poor. The floor of the houss was pretty ciean. Sergt Baraetifc was also called, bet as be only saw the house on the 20th, his evideoce was of little value. The Bench considered the case fully proved, and said tliat it was a cose of long continued neglect, with much misery and suffering caused to the children. After great pressure and numerous visit&, the cleansing process began, but aich a condition of things was that which had prevailed, could not be allowed in a great town. There was the Board of Guardians, and the Hospital for alleviating the pains of child- ren. They, however, did not trouble even 'to get soap and water. They both deserved a sharp sentence, but they could not close their eyes to the fact that there were a large nunfber of children needing their care, if they could get it. But it was necessary that something should be done to deter others. Tho male defendant would, therefore, be sent to prison for a fortnight, while the woman would be fined 10s, cr one day in default, and she must apply to the relieving officer for something to help them during that period.
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On Saturday afternoon, when the Spanish ironclad V lttoria, went into drv dock at Tou- lon, it was discovered that the whole of her bottom surface of 1,200 square yards was liter- aay covered with larga oysters, which the sailors and workmen quiakiy appropriated. It had been observed for some time that the speed of the Vittoria was gradually diminishing and the stianga oyster-bed is believed to account for the defect In this respect, A new R-oyal train for the Queen Is being eon. sbticted at Swindon by the lireat Western Rail- way Company. It consists of six saloon car- riages and mahogany is the only wood used. The doors of the Queen's own saloon are so ar- i ranged, that two attendants vill be ab-c to ellter or leave with her Majesty. ,»ne on either side. The floor of this carriage will be on a levtl vith the platforms at Paddington and at W md- Per, so that the Queen will not in future require to use steps. The rew train will be used by the QLeen for the first time when her Majesty oomes to London from Windsor cn Monday, June 21. The death is announced of Mr. Francis Crossiey, ,Le Manchester philanthropist. The German Reichstag has adopted a pro- j posal for the pa^vmaat of members.
ISWANSEA MEDICAL SOCIETY,
I SWANSEA MEDICAL SOCIETY, I Annual Gathering of Members at the Royal Hotel. The annual gathering of the Swansea Meclical Society was held on Friday, when the members were honoured with a visit from Dr. Pearce Gouid, the distinguished author of Elements of Surgical DiagDosis," and lec- turer on surgery at Middlesex University. In the aiternoon, at the Guildhall, Dr. Gould rea-I a paper on I- Fracture," and in the evening dined with the member" at the Royal Hotel, Dr. Lati- mer, the president of the Society, was in he chair, and there were also present: -tbe Mayor of Swansea, Rev. John Poiiock 1 Chairman the Board of Management of the Hospital), Dr. Markham Skeritt (Bristol), Dr. Turpm, Captain King-Hunter, Mr. John Thomas vTown Clerk), Mr. Plant, Mr. Naucarrow, Mr. W. A. Thomas, Mr. Jaw. Brown, Mr. David Davios, Mr. Thomas Rees, Mr. Herbert Morgan, Drs. Ebt-uezer Davies, Griffiths, J. A. Rawiiag-s, W. F. Brook, J. S. H. Roberts, Juo. D. Davies (Cwmbwrla), E Forsyth, D. Arthur Davies, E. Reia, D. A. Martin, A. T. Morgan, Rhys Davies, H. H. Thomas, F. Grice-Jones (Poll tarda we,, JJ Jones (Clydach;, A. F. B. liiehards. D. E. Evans and F. Pryce Jones, hospital. E. L. C. Lancaster and J. Couch, hon. secretaries, T'HE LOYAL TOASTS. The post-pnandial proceedings were, of course, comt-ner-cod by the toast ot the Queen, in pcopj" which the Chairman gracefully re- lerled to her Majesty's recognition of medaoal scienoe by the e>Lvation to the peerage of Sir LLster. "l',Ue Prince of Waits," under whose name Goldsmith's line, "A man be was, to all tlie country utw,' was pisced, was also loyally pledged. DR. lvbirJv. DAVIES AND MEDICAL UrriCElW IN THE ARAII. "The Anny, Aitvy and Reserve Forces," it j fell to the lot of Dr. Ebenezer Davies to pro- pose. In a capital speech he said that we were to mai ntain the influence of England in the councils of the notions, we must remain in a state of prtpareotaess. He scid also that it was a noteworthy fact that this year of the Queen's record rei gn was euso the centenary of uae year in which the kat foreign foroe that Landed in this country was defeated by a nuiitia bataliioo. In proposing the toast Pe oou.d not berfp referring to the fact that the relations existing between the mechcal profes- non aad the heads of the army were not as oordial as they might bc They certainly did not receive that consideration which was their dua. They were too frequently looked upon as something outside the army, as a kind of samp-follower It waa, nevertheless, a fact Lhdt the mortality amongst the medical officers was greater than that o! any other section of the army. He tmsted that something would soon be done to justify the just grievances I those members of the protedlion in the defend- Lng forces of the country. (Hear, hear.) CAPTAIN EING-HLNTER ON FLAT FEEf I lne response was made by Captain King- Hunter, who, in a. characteristic speech, made a vigorous defence of the short service system, which, he said, thanks to the better morality of the force, worked admirably. He wanted, ne said, to take advantage of the presence of medical men, to emphasise the importance of systematic training in Board Schools, and he could not help saying that it would be better if the girls, instead of being taught French a.nd pianos, were taught to bring up children property, and to keep proper boots on their reet. (Laughter.) If they did that fchere wonu be fewer people with ftat feet than there were now. (Cheera.) SWANSEA FACILITIES FOR PHYSICAL I CULTLRE. Dr. Raw lings proposed "The town and trade of Bwansea^" In doing so, he said that he could adopt the motto of Cowper coupled with the toast, 'With all thy faults I love thee a" He did not p?e<s to know much of ?tr<? of Swansea, but be hoped that the Loog night of sorrow through w hg? tthhe t tio.f peop!e had paased was dr&wrng to a dosa, and that they were entering upon a period of pros- penty. He did think there wft c, danger In a town acquiring merely material prospenty when it dxi not make a corresponding ocfoaace DR. A. PEARCE GOULD. in the higher senses, and speaking as a doctor he felt thad; the true test of prosperity would be found in a healthy community. He used the word in its very widest sense. It was a great joy to them to think that in a town like (Swansea—& town of nearly 100,000 inhabitant* —they had six or seven splendid open spaces. There was soaroety a town in the kingdom which possessed su6 a number of spaces m which there could be "MDeed the y.,C:Q ewture of our gtL (K., hear.) ee rm.Ity i?t th" if the young mèn of the district did not attain the highest physical development they would have themselves to blame. (Hear, hear. ) •SWANSEA'S DEBT—AND ITS ASSETS." The Mayor made the response. He said that there was a critical time in the history of towns just as there was in the histoir of individuals-& tide which, taken at the flood, led on to fortune, or the reverse. Swansea it seemed to him was passing through that- time now, and its future mfitenally depended on the way in which its affairp commercially and municipally were now directed. He hoped for much from the establishment of those educational institutions in which the town had reoeatly rejoiced. He hoped that it would be seen to in the future that the youth of our town would be equipped with a sound com- mercial education—-that the ambition of parenu would run not so much in the direction of racking their sum proleyionai men when many DR. LA i L_tti_.Li.iC _(P?Mto by_J? H. Goldie, Sv&M-&.) of them would succee d much better iii oommer- cial life. His Woi-slilp, with a view of show- ing the growth of the town instituted a com- parison between the town to-day and that when he was a bov-e comparison which was, of ooun.e, a subject, for much congratulation. It was said when they spoke of the increase of the borough to look at the extraordinary increase in the debt of the town. It was true that during the last twelve years the debt be.d increased bO per oent., but it w?s OIso a fact merea&3d XXI. T&t?te of the borough had in- creased 45 par cent., whilst the increased rental from their property amounted to 12, per cent. 60 that the outlook was not- dismal, as some people assumed. (Hear, hear.) "THE HOSPITAL." "The Hospital, quite & new sentiment at medical society banquets, wa.- submitted by the Mayor, and acknowledged by the Rev. -0" PoLock. ?ht.' etMorman of t?'. HOS¡>ltd Committee. Mr. Pollock said it was sar.isfae- tory to know that the Swdrsoa Hos-pital never atood higher in the esrimat-on of the public it did at j^rweuk That WIlla uue to ths iaot that its work was, by the ftdmisrir* oi the Press to the oommittees. better advertised and because they had a superb band of doctoa extending to the wants of the institution. But they were on the eve of even better thins*, ihanks to the generosity of Mr Benjamin Evans, they were soon to be in possession of a tine ope;a&r,s: theatre, and they had stbong hopes triiit the Mayor would oarry through a jubilee hospital sciieme, which would enable them to house and treat their nursing staff as they deserved to be trwwed. {Applause.) The toa.st of taie eveia: ag. Our Gue.st, WAS then submitted by the chairman. He spoke in ternis of keen appreciation of the kindness of a busy man like At., Pearce Gould coming to Swansea in order that he might g- TO to them such a splendid discourse as he had given on the treatmeiit of futures. They were doubly in- debted to him, for they realised what- a eacrific* it entaiied on a man who had to is pend his days in study and his nights in expounding the results of those studies to tear luni^eif from hif wort and travel from London to bw&n.«ea to render them the service he had rendered t.),- aftemoorL (Applause.) The toast w,is rruost enthusiastically roceiva d and, after a modest acknowledgement, Dr. Gould proposed The Swansea Medical Society." They seemed to him a verv vigorous body, meeting once a fortnight and oevoting hours to the con- sideration of learned papers and interest in £ chemical au"es. He had been s()metj"ll g ,f a societv man himself, and he had never been to  one ooting without le&muig s(?nie v?u?hiO lesson. He was quite sure that the members left the meetings witn the conviction that Uiey were of immense va-.ue, because, besides the profes- sional worth of such gatherings, thev enabled men to rub shoulders together, ana thus to smooth awav the awkward itngles and unpleasant corners which did sotnetmux mar the • elat»cn€hip existing between medical men. (Hear, b ow.) In concJ'?ng his remnrk?. Dr. Gould spoke in tenns of warmest commendation of the President of the Society, and observing that honours were often like troubles, in the aensw that they did not come alone. made a graceful reference to an interesting event in Dr. latimer's housi--hold-provoguig thereby the most cordial cheers. Dr. Latimer aeknowl(Age(I the toasi with great x good-humour. The personal pleasantries be replied to felicitously, and speaking then for t-'1t Society, said there could be no question of in advantages. It brought together moo of differ- ent paitii and minds for the discussion of interest, and it ha l a double influence for good, a Profew sionally educational influence, and a social influ- ence which was no less beneficial. The visitors proposed by Dr. R. B. Evans, and responded to bv Dr. Markham Skerritt shd Dr. Turpin. and "the Press," brought the tfMt hst to a. conclusion. The pleasant character of the proceedings wu heightened by songs admirably rendered by Ibr. Exans of the Hospital. Dr. Goole and Mr. Imann, of tbe Empire, Dr. Blag dor RtrhaHw arasting with a recitation.
i I, v * ) t T v. PENARTH.…
i I, v ) t T v. PENARTH. I This match was plsyed at Newport on Satur- I day before a large crowd. When the teams met earlier in the .season Penarth licked the mustard and blacking crew by two tries. The visitors presstd for the first ten or tifteen minutes, but could not score. Then Newport, who had the assistance of Arthur Gould for the first time for two months, went up with a combined effort, and some brilliant handling at short distances enabled Arthur Gould to get a try. which was converted. The Newport three-quarters repeated the performance before half-time. In the last half the game was more equal. Final Score: NEWPORT—3 goals 1 try. I PENARTH-Nit
LOYAL R. D. BITRNIEI LODGE,…
LOYAL R. D. BITRNIE I LODGE, A.O.S. Twenty-first Anniversary, I A dinner to commemorate the twenty-first anniversary of the "R. D. Burnie" Lodge of Shepherds took place at the Gore House Hotel, Swansea, on Thursday evening. There was a large gathering of the brothei hoed, and the re- past served up by host Jones was heartily par- taken of, and thoroughly enjoyed. The meeting of the lodge was presided over by the patron Brother R. D. Burnie, who was supported by Dr. Knight. Among those present were Bros. P.C.S. Davies, P.P.C.S. Chegwidden, P.M. Evan Williams, D.S. H. W. Nicholsen, P.S. Thomas, P.M. h. H. ihomas, P.M. Geo. Reed, and P.M. G. H. Bowen. The customary loyal and patriotic toasts were duly submitted aud drunk with the utmost enthusiasm. The Chairman, in proposing the toast of The Qnoen," said it was one that was well received in all countries, and he was bound to say that in no country was the toast more cordially received than in Wales. They had at the head of affairs a woman in the truest sense of the word, who had the dignity of a queen, who had always been most carelul never to obstruct in any way the wisbeb of her people. During her reign of 60 years—the longest of a;iy monarch—enormous advances had been made in the positions of her subjects, and, no doubt, to her excellent counsel the present settled state of things could be attributed. Dr. Knight proposed The Town aad Trade." He said that although trade had not for sometime been so brisk as some of them would like it, yet therewers certainly some points for congratulation. The Cwiofelin works had been re-opened, and employment for something like 1,04ju men had been provided, whilst the Worcester and Upper Foreet works were also just re-started, and thus, in a great measure, the distress which pre- vailed in Momwton would be grappled with. The doctor, amidst much appfeusa, referred to a, xtc*- loctu indu"'=r< tlie mamiJcctj±y fcr the turuJi# wit, of oi-o.r¿ 'G.û.i nuouja C.a-x, ill of which would ixiid to incr<A«e the trade of the district. In short, he said. these were points which went to show that things were better tham thev had been, and he felt certain that as time went on trade would show an appreciable im- provement all round. (Appj&uee.) Bro. R. D. Burnie, in rising to respond, was accorded an ovation. He said that the tx wt had oo-m proposed in terms most encouraging by his friend. Dr. Knight. This came as a great relief after the long period of depression in trade, which was due, no doubt, to a variety ci causes. He thought trade would be very much better were it not for the stagnation which had 180 long existed in the staple trade, and oonser quently many of the other local industries suf- fered. There were menv difficulties that had to be contended with in the way of keeping the business of their town intact, and it behoved everyone to understand why it was that tlie general depression in this country was &o keenly felt. Tho first and foremen, be contended, waa that other cmrntriee were running them more closely m the matter of com- petition than they bad hitherto. England was at one time recognised as the workshop of the world, but he regretted that it was not so to-day. He pointed out the strenuous manner in which Germany and the United States were forging ahead in educational matters, and the dissemination of the knowledge of higher sciences, whilst in England they thought it was a mistake to have an intelligent, educated people. There had been a great struggle in this country to get the people to understand that they must go in for technical education, but thanks to the energy of many of their leading educationalists, great strides were now being made in this dirsction. He well remembered the time when it was essential to send to Germany for scientific men, but now he was glad to I say that thfere was no need to go out of their own country. (Applause.) Another thing, he mentioned, was the grost desire there was in other countries to master languages other than their own. Foreigners had a decided advantage of Englishmen in this respect, and be fully concurred with the expres- sion made by the late Lord Swansea that thev should teach their sons foreign, languages, and thus place their children on the same footing commarciaLy as continentals. (Applausa.) Referrin gto the tinplate trade, Bro. Burnie said manufacturers were very much hampered by the way in which the Am?icam manipulated the tariff and t&xed all foreign imports. This, of course, interfered very seriously with trad". He klso touched upon the dock improve- ments, and in conclusion said they must not stand still, to stand still was to go back. Towns that were going on were Cardiff and Liverpool, be- cause they were spending money. They should not be frightened by the numerous "stick- in-the-muds," whose everlasting cry was "that they were going on too fast. If they wanted trade and employment for the inhabitants they must spend money and not be afraid of the rates, as they were a very small matter, in- deed, when trade was good. Therefore, they should not hesitate, but go ahead. Brother P.P.C.S. Chegwidden next proposed the "Swansea United District Order of Shep- herds," and gave an interesting statistical ac- count of the order. He also said that with regard to the distress at Morriston the Swan- sera Shepherds were about the first Order to go to the rescue of their unfortunate brethren. (Hear, hear.) Brethren Davies and Nicholson rt-pliad 10 "!fUn ..û:l"[ m esods ptre the progress of the Order and the 'IZ Is ptm me Lodge" in particular. D. Br. The Ciia?.?n then submitted the toa?t of the evening, "Sucoess to the R. D. Burnie Lodge. lie said it was 21 years ago since he took part in the opening cea-emony which was held in St Thomas. Fourteen or fifteen years ago the name of the lodge was altered, and it had accomplished a great amount of good work, having saved much heartache by the pecuniary aid from its funds to unfortunate members, saving paid the numerous officers a compli- ment for the excellent manner in which they managed ths affairs of the lodge, Bro. Burnie on behalf of the members, presented Bro. P.M. E. H. Thomas with a beauitifully framed em- blem for servioes rendered, hoping that the recipient would long be spared to look upon it end render the lodge so many good services in the future as he had in the past. Brother Thomas suitably returned thanks. Orther toasts followed. During the evening songs were rendered by Measrs. Sam Lewis, (1.. Tlionlas, Netson, amd others, and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close soon after eleven,
WEST GLAMORGAN QUARTERLY.
WEST GLAMORGAN QUARTERLY. Meeting of CongregatioflaMs. The qua-bwly meefmtm of the Weet (Razmc?? ?..???y?r? held at r'?-m.???. Ammaafon^ on Wednesday and Tboxsday evenings. The amferetim, under the presidency of the Rev. F. barond, of 8wansea; the chairman fat the year, was held cm Thursday morning, whea important resolutions were passed regarding th* Education Bill and the Cretan critda. The r/tn> option Bill was cond emned as being wrong im. principle sod extremely unfair to ratepayers n general In the afternoon a m"miemmry communion pervice was held, wfcea the Rev. F. Samuel presided, and the Rev. R. 0. liugbea, pusmad preaobed the sermon. The President heartily invited members of all denacninatioos present to partake of the meramint,, and a very large con- gregation united in commemorating the death 49 Christ. The Revs. Davies. UandiVy and i- 0L Dories (Mnmbles) at the request of the President spoke a few wtads in very feeling terms aa the Bolemn occasion.—In the evening a missionary meeting was held, when addressee were delivered by the Rev. G. Penar Griffiths ^Pantra, Swansea], and Rev. and Mis. W. Bowm Rees (Maiabele). Tlie Rev. D. Pietan Jouls. of Lake TanganyiW, was present, and his heraki appearance acted as an inspiration t the targv congregation. The addresses were Kafcomed to with rapt attention, and the report of M. and Mrs. Rees' work aiMatabele was most intrest- ing. The meetingB were characterised all through by missionary seal. Tlte first mecti-ig, tinder the presidency of the highly -respected and expe- rienced immsfew of Soar QbopaL, Mgnred well tor an exceptionally good year.—Thanks are due to the popular minister oi Betfeci, OWJ *von J. f the liberie mfum*er is vhtcfc tary iceuvtal L lm £ kiiing&.
ICLUB TOURNAMENT AT ISWANSEA.
CLUB TOURNAMENT AT SWANSEA. Working Viw's v. Liberal Club. On Thursday evening the first of two trocar meat engagements came off betweer represen- tatives of tOO Swansea Working Men's Chib and the Liberal dub, at the latter institution. Both clubs were well represented, and the Liberals suooeeded in winning at buhaxds by 75 points (8 games to 4), and. at Aitt.es by II pins; but the Working Men's won at whist by 12 points. At billiards several splendid games were played. Mr. Wm. Williams, who beat Mr. J. ScoCt, the veteran, by 55 points, played a fine game, hi8 pruHjipal breaks being 27, 25, 22, and 19; as 1 also end the cantain, Mr. J. Wilson, who won his game by 63, and Mr. Williams (F, who got home with 57 points to spare. The last game that vma played created considerable interest. The Liberals were 71 ahead wnen it commenced, but 80 well did Mr. Robert Reel (Working Men's) menipulate the balls that be bad saxred 108 to 21 scored by his opponent, Mr John Thomas. This caused great excite- ment amongst the spectators as Mr. Rees only required to win by 72 (or, in other words, to ma?e 42 points while his opponent was riDg 58) to have wiped out tbe U'VIantaw gained by the Uberals in the eleven preceding gwe& But Mr. Thomas, feeling his responsibility, pulled himself together, a.nd, by o-ae of the gTUwiest efforts ever witnessed at the club, he gradually reduced his opponent's lead, and even- tually won one of the fmest games ever seen in Swansea by 3 points, having scored 130 to his opponent's 40 points, leaving the Liberals win- nmw by 75 points in the 12 games. The preai- dents of both dubs also p16yro a frieod? came? which ended in a walin o ZlaT-Pi a frkolly J? Rees. The following are the score*:— BILLIARDS (150 tip). Liberal Club. W ortinir Mean's CSnh. J. 'Wilson (eayt.) 151 A. Franci8. es Wm. Williams 182 D. &undara. 96 Wm. William* 158 J. 8oolt SIt T. Fvsne UIt) C. 116 T. Walters 150 W. Frayue m S. Htrrrt* ———— Jfcl A- Patom itfl T. Franato -———— l50 D. He.ywood 181 J. Thomas ..— 161 It. llewd 141 C. Anderson 184 J. Lodwifr, Jtrmr. 151 E. Thorogood- 129 (ieo. (iray 151 H. 81 T. J. Williams^ 168 W. H. Baasell 61 Jaok. Jones Hot 1.308 uat The liberals won eht Raines and the Working Men lour. WHIST. Worirfnsr Men, S1 points; Liberals, 19 painfe SKITTLKS (9 Ijck 1 Liberate. Wornng Ka\ F. Francis 68 T. JSvaa*. Ti G. Burt 8J J. Jenkins. 71 F- F M<Ifw (O*Pti 76 Oummings 66 W. Moxier ———— 75 H. Thoraa* 68 A. A- Hæ; 14 F. Thftm I\ 74 K. Fmnols 73 W, rtmrd « JL Tbraropood 6S 1). M (wgom- TO J. Salter 67 ,T.Orie] 71 W. P. — 67 T. Thomas. ff W. H. Itusaell —„ 66 W, Kvans 69 P. Bo wee 66 P. Hawes 63 J, Gny 65 J. Long. 86 T. Thatcher 65 J. Daviea OR .1. Kidwell 65 ti. TurtAe 68 P. Thomas 68 J. MtephtittS 66 E. Thomas 69 W. Ace 7H W. BWUI. ,$ T. Williams 61 JX. 69 T. Morgan. 14 12S5 1m The Libeoram wiwking' by 14 pin*. The return match will be played at the Working Men's Club 011. April 6th.
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For atrocious cmeltv to a pit pony. belong- ing to the Clay Cross "coal wi-,i Iron Company Ueorge Jones, a youth, was on Saturday -scat to jail for three months with lisrd labour, by the Chesterfield ma^ustrak-ji. The pony was iound to have nine boles in its side and t imacii •—one wouiui entering the bowuls. Blows from a pickaxe had evidently hen given, aud the animal died in the colliery while atttoimlnjr to eat. Mr. Gladstone had an interview with" Qiieen at Cannes on Friday. At liermondsey on Monday morning a machi- nist, named Ethel Millen, was accosted while going to busness by her discorded lover. Thos. Lissenden. They had not been on speaking tenns for six weeks, and he bad asked the young lady to rpoak to him. She refused, and he immediately dr. w a revolver and shot her twice in the arm and reck. He then shot him- self in the hand. Both were ta'ieo to Guy's HoslliLh, tt-heib they axe got^rt" ( <1.!iG.c- ton.y. The barque. Beachhohn, of Sunderland, was wrecked on Si. Nicholas Rocks when leaving Ayr on Sunday night. The vessel, which had a cargo of coal for the Cape. was being toWi. out by a tug when tht hawser hroke. and the vessel drifted to the rocks. The -rew were takm off by the lifeboat. The I^ackUokc is iw-jtmfa-j Í4 biams. a toval wreck.