Evening Express

Wallabies' Captain COMPLIMENTS THE WELSH FORWARDS Dr. Moran, the Wallaby captain, inter- viewed by our representative after the game, said: "I don't think there was anything in it, not even that!" with a snap of the fingers; "although, as captain of the losing side, I am quit. ready to congratulate the winners." "It was a very gruelling game (the frequent catches in the captain's breath and his hoarseness were evidence of this enough); in fact, I think it was one of the hardest ga,mes I ever played in." No. there was no unfair tactics. The game was played in an excellent spirit. There was that little incident in the first half, but, apart from that, nothing. It was not as rough as many games I have played in. It was just hard, keen Rugger." "If I had the ball a man tackled me hard; if he had it, I tackled him hard, and that is what Rugger ought to be." "The ueisn forwards played a very fine game in the loose, and they were always dangerous in the line-out. They were very keen 111 the serums, anu the backs played very well. The forwards broke up very qmoKly from the scrums, which is the game we have always played, and I t.mik the Welsh team is the only side I have lOUJJd to do it over her." our oaciis dm not play in their best form, although they were a great, deal about their worst. sstill, I must coniess I was dis- appointed in them. In tne nrst halt, too, i certainly think our men were a bit stale- not that I am finding el.cuses-and I only uleaii stale in the score, ai.d they did not seem to have the same denii in their play that the Welshmen did. In such play as that by which the Weish team got their first try nippiness was just the thing. If tnat man had gone jus't a bit slow he would never have scored. It was the nip that did it. "Well, it was, as have said, a line hard game, played in excellent spirit, and, per- soiially, I have not the least thing to com- plain about." I VVA-'LribY MAinAGtR'b VIEWS Captain .u Maxion rebumed his convert- tion witn "Old Heathen" (uie nrst part lJf; win oh n??j?ar ou ra?e ? alter u? game as loiiows;— me fastest game I ever saw, and, I sup- j pose, considering tne nature 01 the ground, me AusLiai.ana played remariiabiy weU. we were i-xpecied to be oeaten In the forwards, out I tiiiuK we more man neid our own j uiere. in lact, the last twenty minutes we were, it anytiung, Uetter. | z,) iar <i,s tue game itself is concerned nlaily oi the lnciuents were due to the pitch i and ot nervous erc:teineut amongst 1110 piu>era, but it \S lougnt out in a great spirit. "1 tiiink lile penalty was fair. About the tries; 1 am oi opinion tnat tHe tries by tiie Australians had more merit than those scored by their opponents. Vv AubABiiiri' KUisT TRY. Wnat about your fir.,t try. Was it con- verted i' "it may have been, a,nd WiDSdd says so. It may nave maae a ,dlHerellœ WIWl ?L?ie leaainig sule, for iney wouid have attacked vv itn more eairuestneats, instead oi defend- lUjj or atteinpung to maiie it a deieative game, our tel.ows, with a lead of five pouus tu Lai-ce, would have attacked in oettcr spirit. I am Hvst prepared to say it was a feoal, but it is jutit the general impression, The Welshmen deserved their trieo ior the way they followed-up—^at least, the one •Uopkims got. b "Uwen and Jones were the best of the j baciss. Tney were the main factors in the game, and uie Welsh forwaida did what was a&ked. Waller cud well and followed up a tot. I wish to convey the thamks of the Aus- tralians to th<? Wei&h crow ior tne ?eueroae ma.Mier in which Uiey received us, and I congratulate the Weldl s-dde." I- I am broken-hearted FAIH DAMSELS INTERVIEWED i'Veryio.ne ou the ground gazed with inte-1 I rest upon! the tiwo young Wl-kw dressed in c Lsi-dy white furs, wlho came oil the tiela with the Australians, liney were nieces of' the great isammy Woods, the Anglo-Australian, they had come straigint down from Lon- don to see; the tussle. Aliss JLXJltrfi WOutiXs: I am broken-hearted. I am never going to see any more play. I have prayed and played for them. Xiie Au-iftna.lia.ns can beat auy tciam under the 8un w n-t.n they are in form. Miss AILEEN WOODS: I tiiink that the boys played rotten! lhey didn't play up to theur form. W. i>iX.—Our fellows lost a lot of o-ppor- tunit/iees. The same old inevitable penalty, but. it wats, quits right. A very good referee but we think Travers losu tihe ball when the first try was tdiowed. Mr. E. S. AlAifKri (one of the Wallabies com- L mittee): Hard lines for "Boxer" Kui«sell. He was only a foot out btiil, it Aas a good game. Mr. SlAM.KY WICKHAM (Wallabies assds- taut-manager), who was caught whisiflin"0, .Saspa.n t'ach": Thank God, it is all over J. T. BARN KIT: A hard go It was deuced [hard in iront. 1 he Referee Mr. GIL EVANS, the referee.-No thanks. I' must positively decline to oblige you and I think it is my duty to refuse to express opinions. WELSH CAPTAIN'S VIEWS W. Trew (the Welsh captain), was feling the ill-effects of the kick he received 011 the forehead, and looked very ill in the pavilion the Swansea centre, stated that he felt rotten after his injury. I am iproud of the boye. They played up to form. The Australians are a i-ard teini to beat," said Trew in conclusion. He would not be drawn into further convcpsutioii i ALDERMAN ROBERT HUGHES, the Cymm- rodor.-I am too full for words. If you had come to iie when the match was being played you could have had columns of comments from me, and some excited kicks and tilllm", in the bargain! Mr. GUS HAYES.—Watte played a gra.nd game. That first try of the Wallabies was beautiful, and their last run deserved reward. M £ T. R. ???S' chairman of the Ila,nely ?F; oo?tbha?ll ) C?mm:ttee.—I think that every Welshman would have been satisfied if the result had been a draw, as on the run of play I do not think that the Wallabies de- s-fri v-ed to los-e. I believe the result would have been very different if two Llaneily forwards, Fishguard" Thomas and D. L. Bow en, had been in. LOIRD MAYOR OF CARDIFF.-It was a very  ri?l?t f om the st?rt toI f™]' ^otntng tG (-'?? JtP? 'h.?twee.n them, jnpukr <lra?|vould have been 1),,?pular. K Val des.n'vel to win. althono-h ^A^<iSrnSwF^tITo:He* lc!St a lot of Ooppor- tUlÜ;ties. ¿ r .?pers have been o?aUn?- g oap?eHc.v?aM that i.s dirty, but I know 1)ur lr "? they are the best vif^ ?' went on a field. It is ?? ?hpiF- we played Oxford they squeaked -every e a man was tackled- ? |lday. a /??' hard taokle' like we saw ray.

lICIDST TO A WALLABY  P?ntice, who ?aa twice kicked in! w ), ??.,It,h ea rl,Y in ? S??. had to have a ?mple of f stitches put in a?r the ma?.h. PROGRAMME OF MUSIC I i Tongwyfilaj8 Temperance Silver Band I The following was the programme played on the, Cardiff Arms Park thif, ,Ftprnnon-- 1. Majfch—Blazo Away" By A. Hoiymaaa YQtal Yalse-"My Colleen" .Feli:c Burns 3. Aairs E. Hare 4. Cornet Polka—"The Cornet King"J. A. Greenwood 5.-Sl"lc-ction-JolJy JUigits 011 Popular Comic Songs John Neat 8ynüis-"Put Me Among the Girl?-? a La."S¡6 "'?'"? Lancashire" "You 8hall Live In I Wonder if the Girl I Am Think- ?u:, ?o? fi??hu:kingofMe?""R<-<i\Vin6,"&c. 6. Humorous March—"Oh, You Women" Shipley Douglas 7. DcseripUvc Gallop—"A Motor Ride"Thos. Hid?cod nopsiE—barty morning—the clock btrikee ??'?'? "'? "'ot?—the ,tart-a pack of hounrb-a collkion-haJting for ?P?'?-?M village smithy, &c. 8. Waltz—"Queen Alexandra" j. 9. Marc h-"G lad ia. t<)r's Farewell" H. L. BUnkenburg ON THE ABfHVAL OF THE TEAMS. ?etsh team—t4Hen-\vlad-fy-nha<iau." ™"1!11 team-" Our Colonials." Cond-actor-31r. A. W. Chlver^

THE WALLABIhS' RECOHD For. Again9t. Opponents. G. T. P. G. T. P. Devon .Won .) 6 24 0 1 3 Gloucestershire \yon 2 4 16 0-0 0 Cornwall vVon 3 4 18 1 1 5 Glamorgan 2 4 16 1 0 3 I'cny gralg Won 2 2 11 0 1 3 eath and Aberevon Won 3 3 15 0 0 0 Lia.n<;)]y. Lost 1 0 1 2 8 Monmouthshire Abandoned London (Hichmond) Won 0 1 3 0 0 0 Cornwall (at Stadium) Won 5 7 32 0 1 3 Army and Navy Won 2 0 8 1 1 6 Durham Won 4 3 29 1 1 7 -N'thiiiii'la.nd & Cumb-land Won 3 1 18 0 2 6 Cheshire Won 5 3 37 0 1 3 London (Blackheaih.) Won 3 2 24 0 1 3 Cambridge Won 1 2 11 2 0 9 Oxford Won 3 2 19 0 1 3 Lancashire Won 0 4 12 v 2 6 I Yorkshire Won 3 3 24 0 0 0 &Jmer" Won 1 1 8 0 0 0 Midland Counties Lost 1 0 5 2 2 16 Anglo-Welsh Won 3 3 24 0 0 0 Summary—Played, 21; won, 19; lost, 2. Points for, 357; against, S4. Excluding to-day's match.

LYDNEY V CINDERFORD I At Lycinoy. The visitors had much the beet j of the game, tiheÍtr forwards heeuiing wuit well, 1 Niblett. dioing splendidly at half. Adams POO red a. so-ft converted try, them Niblett made a lovely opening for Rhodes to score. The Lydney men then 'tyed up well, and Wilcox received hard lines iin not e-rokwing. Tsiblett got over from the scrum, taiev ILoaner oroes from splendid paæing. I innal Score. G. T. P ta. 1 CIDdefoM 1 3 14 ) Lydmey 000

J Newport v Bristol At Bristol, in splendid weather, on an excellent turf. There was a very small attendance. Bristol; Back, Johnstone; three-quarter backs, Lismore. Holbroo,k, Shipp, and King- ston; half-hacks, Kighton and Spoors; for- wards, Down, Mathias, Moore, Kibbey, tbam., Averrill, Percy, and Fry. Nowpoi- -t? k, ]Bu,?- i Newport: Back, Burt.; three-quarter backs, Baker, Priest, Plummer, and Harry Uzze l: hall-backs, Vile and 51artin; forwards, Jenkins, Staite, Partridge, Adam?, Eviil, Hockey, Jarman, and Ai-chic, Bell. Keferee, Mr. Phelps, of Gloucester. When the teams fi-tld at 2.50 there was an attendance of about 2,000 spectators. A heavy forward game endued. Partridge kicked off. The Bristol back, fieldoo, and kicked better than Newport. Vile made a oeries of gailant attempts to break away, but the Bristol forwards tackled keenly, and followed up desperately. Aewport did not seem able to ¡,;<'t the "iiaiiig of the game at all. Their kicking wa." fceble and their gathering uncertain. Lismore, the home left wing, was nearly in with a try from a sharp pasa by Spoors. Newport had to defend for all they were wortn. Kibliey, getting up to the line, eross- punted, but sent the ball over the dead line for a minor. Bun was knocked out in a heavy charge. P.unimer took his place ac custodian temporarily. Briyto; still attacked 1 hotly, the forward beating Newport in the loose, and forced a third minor. Bake relieved with a timely dMerruined sprint. Again the Bristol forwards took the ball with a rush. Righto 11, following up cloee, fell on the bail with a corner try. Johnstone just failed at goal. Newport atill fai.ed to get hold of the came. E:ghton, the Bristol inside half, keenly got the ball out. Not one Newport man had an yet sustained hiii reputation. At length, Priest, Uzzeil, and Mart.in hadltd well. Martin getting a try, which was not coaled. Haif-Ume score. G. T. P'tc. Bristol. 0 1 I Newport 0 13 -Newport put more spirit into their play after the interval. Plummer receiving from Priest, ran through Briytol s three-quarters cleverly, and planted an unconverted try. Vile opened cut nicely after the drop-out, and, sending the ball along the tbree-quar ter line, Uzzeil, on the rigiit wing, got in easily in the corner with en unconverted try. Bristol was not dispirited. Righton opened out for his three-quarters well, but was not backed up. Bristol was hard pressed. Kingston saved cleverly, but there was extraordinary tumbling on both s;dc?. A gruelling t'?r the forwards at mid-field, which was not conspicuous by rood football led to Holbrook intercepting ,id breaking I away for Bristol. Newport had to deiend vigirously. A sharp lound of three-quarter passing ended in Kingston getting a smart corner try, which waa unconverted, which reduced Newport s lead to three points. New- port bucked up with a forward rush to to the Bristol 25, where Vile was crocked with a kick, but went on playing with a port's kicking improved, and towards the end they rattled in g vigorous attack, though there was no scorinar. Shipp and Lismore (iame away nicely for Bristol, the Jailer only being tackled as he was going for tne Newport line. Newport forwards again pressed to the home line, but there was a strenuous defence and no genius in tiie attack, witn the result that the Bristol backs at length cleared iN i t-h superior and Jell the game at mid- held when the whistle hiew • Final score; G. T. P t, Newport 0 .5 9 Bristol 0 2 6 COMMENTS. u was a very poor gtain-e. Newport were cle,,Ir'iyoutcf I.t ill tiie firsi !ia,f. of the players seemed able to get the t "lIe ,qlap,z, Glf t,h,e a.,ii,, coming after great surprise win at Swansea they seemed Quite another team. The baches had no in fielding or in kicking, and many of the pa.sses were very peony given • In the second in If a different spirit was introduced, out even them it was anything but brilliant footnel], sometimes the men fouled their own team. Vile strove ver- ■ hard to open out the ana me, and he desert i better support. The forwards were eveniv matched. Bristol had a, smart half in R]?!h'?H. and Johnsto.M did excellently as custodian

ABERTILLERY V BRYNMAWn Abertillery were a:t home to-day to Bryn. niawi- i,ii a mawr in a Monmo-uthshire League match. The vi??i.tor-- brou, -z?l,,t a' 5, The visitor? brought a good Fide with them. { Abe-rtillery a so fielded a good u im, but were oi J. vj ebb, who was do-in-s; duty a;t Cardiff for Wales. The teams fielded as follaIN-,S:- Brynmawr: Back, Gnes; three-quarter bfuCks, Morgan, Ga.rnon, Roberts, andDaviea; ha.Lf-bac'h?, Reas and E\'ans; forwards. Foley, Green. Batty, Lewis, White, Dax-ies, Preece, and Evans. Abertillery: Back, Hodges; thre^-quarter baciks, Bowen, Jamas, Boots, and Thornaj?; half-backs. Tandy a.nd Bichardson; for- wards, Webb, Wunnull, Howe'Is, Biackniore, Bykew, Lewis, Jones, Williams. Referee, Mr. white, Newport. T'he visitors started, and play was taken over the 'Tilleryilets' line for a minor. The homesters, however, afterwards worried ¡,IH visit oars a lott. the visitors, however, had a turn at attacking, and, receiving from a screm 'ne.ar tiie .homesters' line, Gecarge Davies dropped a nioe g-oal, putting the visi- tors four points ahead. The Tillerviten placed hard after tihi", but could not score. Jack ebb made a pood aiM emp t at goal from half-way, but the leather went too low. Shortly after ward u Boiwen made a fine drop, withou* effect. Half-time score. G. T. P'ts. 1 Brynmawr 1 0 4 Abert.1l1ery 0 0 0

ABERAVON V MAESTEG At Maeeteig to-day. A keen tussle was anticipated, chiefly owing to Macsteg having drawn with the Avonites on their own gro,und earlier in the season. Te.a,ms:- A. 3e*ravon Back, Dftvi■ three-quarter baeks, W. R. Thomas. Richards, Lewie, and Davies; half-baeks, Thomas and Thomas; •forwards, Jones, W. J. Davies, Gregory Jones, Jones. Pugh, Douse, and Griffiths. Maesteg: Bacik, Ackerman; three-quarter backs, Thomas, Gunn, Preece, and Irekllld; halt-backs, Eva;ns and Bavliss; forwards. Davr." Coleman, Evans, Jones, Griffiths, Owens, Griffiths, amd Mort. Jones ( Jfieked off for Aberavon. Owen r1JTned. from a scrum. The home&?rs heeled, and Buytist; set his backs in motion. A minute itl they scored a try, no goal resulting. Tfie homesters continued to con- trol the scrums. Play settled in the Aber- avon 25. Some smart play by the 'Avon right win.g changed the venue, but Ackerman rretialiated with good kicking. The Aber- avon forward rushed, but Ackerman saved. Pugh scored for Aberavon. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts I AbM-aT<Mi. 0 1 3 ,V,a4eclte., 0 13 Aberavon, 0pts.; Maesteg, 3pts.

LLWYNYPIA UNITED V I PENYGRAIG These teams met on the Partridge ground, Llwynypia, both being weakly represented. Teams — Llwynypia: Full back, Selton; three- quarter backs, Owen, Garter, Hugfhes, and H. Jones; half-backs, Davies and Lodwig- for- words, Bob Jones, J. Ormmn, Harmond, T. < rkms, C. Jenkins, T- IMis, Chant, and F. Biavies. -^V'k' J. poster; three-quarter backs, Lewis, Oampbell, (ta-iffiths, a.nd W Jones; ha if-backs, Ben Jones and W. Cross- G"C' Evan Evansv J. fjennett J. AV. C,wen, T. ENa,ns, AV Jenkins, E. Howell, and L. Thomas. Referee, Mr. Gamblin. The first half wa?s of ™ "ninteating ecll^.iaim u.j,tutr r the quartet^ .es bein^ g unable to" gin: amytMng m the nature of ?iod f?t?n? Towardf th^ clo?Penygrai??rJr?h?- I7?1 Uv<i f, some extent, and brought u?v dangerously near ? the Llwynypia United Half-time score. G. T. P'ts. ?-ynypia. United 's 'o ? » Pe.MygT.ajg 0 ) () -? ?tf .-?.?o.),d tt?Ji LhvYDy.pia ass.(';te-d .them?lvcs. a.n<l n?i-ly scored, ?eh- for?r? showing u?p bct?r. a'? Taal jeilkins s.cored a try, wh?h be .hdm?U con?rted Tbis was followed by a fine ,pj? of w?r?rb?yi?P?r? wdM, recedving his pass fr-o,m |,he winrri verted a ?'' ?- ?'? J'l\nk,j" ag??i? erted. Final score G. T Llwynypia 0 1D ig n n n COMMENTS. UMFM€nng tJhM w? a i?.?u? fixture thorvv w-a^mp^rtiveay httl e m?r?t ?hown in SI fixture. old^rmaiS ?? ?? Sh°W any°lin« like thir old form. Parker, tihe Llwynypia. win?, played excel lemt f?bail a? jud?i? by his f<»nm he dc-.eri-es better oon pany Evan.5 a?d Eees were th? best of the visit- 'T? forwards, ..r.d B? Jcn« 8 and O?Bm??aQ were the best of the homesters.

TREORKY V MERTHYR The match b?w?n. Treorky ?d Mcrthyr atMer?hyr was, owlY? to thcprev?H? attraction at Cardiff, abanduned.

PONTYPRIDO V MACHEN MATCH ABANDONED. Owing to the keen interest ta,ken in the Wales v. Wallabies match at Cardiff the I fixture between l'ontypndd a.nd Mactum this afternoon was aiiandoned.

WELSH JUNfOH RUGBY LEAGUE NEATH VALLEY V. RHYMiNEY VALLEY. At Jon the firFt lialf Tom Jones (Neath Juciaorn?), Tregonmg (Repolven) Wil- liame (Oymmer), and Harding (Neath Juniors) scored, the last of which Parker converted. Half-time score: G. T. Fts. Neath VaHey. 1 3 14 Bliymney Va.Hey 0 0 0 1111 the second half W. Jones (Neath Juniors) scored, after a brilliant Youaid of passing. Pinal score: G. T. Pts. Neath Vall:CY 2 3 19 Rhymney Valley 0 0 0 0 0 0

SCOTTISH TRIAL MATCH. South v North At Melrose, in fine weather, before 2,000 spectators. The South early took the game in hand., and mainly through the pace of their three-quarters were often dangerous. Secyreis were obtained by Watson (2, Brown, Kyle, and Elliott, but kicks at goal failed. North played up tstrem*oui$ly, but were out-I classed in a.Ll departments. na-u-mne score: u. t. i' tf=. Soutrfi 0 5 15 N<xAh 0 0 0 1

I Battle of the Blues OXFORD V CAMBRIDGE Altered to a Saturday, with every prospect of a fine game, though Oxford, in view of their brilliant record, were strong favour- ites, the thirty-sixth battle of the Blues to- day was, moreover, favoured with bright, bracing weather. A rather strong north- easterly wind was blowing, favouring the side playing from the pavilion end. Over 10,000 were piesent at tne Queen's Club a few niiuutes before the start, and crowds were stiil pouring in. In thirty-five matches Oxford had won fif- teen to the Cantahs' twelve, with eight drawn games, Oxford having prov-td successful in the last two years. The Oxonians had nine old blues to the CantaLs' eight. It was decided that C. C. U. Wright, who has been on the injured list, should play, the sides being exactly as announced. Mr. Crawford Pindlay was the referee. Extra accomodation was provided, hut is was re- garded thai 15.0JJ was the utmost capacity of the ground. The ground was slightij soft, but in pretty good order. Oxford won the toss, and at 2.55 Purvis kicked ff for Cambridge towards The pavilion. Almost directly Oxford attacked as the result of a long kick along the touch- line by \Villia.ins.o>j., after Cunningham had missed. The hall was worked close to the Cambridge, huit then back to the 25, where Pyman did good work. Again Oxford attacked, but Purvis heade a dribble to the centre. A long kick, however, forced Cam- bridge to touch down. Oxlord made good passing, but Vassall spoilt by a kncck-on, ;"nd directly after did eo a second time. Play was confined to the Cambridge quar- ters, though the Ligilt Blue forwards fought well. Cambridge crossed the half-way line for the first time at the end of twenty minutes. Pyman was collared in a passing run en the centre line, and Wright a little later failed to take a pass from M'Leod. The Light BIUt, forwards were working well, but, following a fine kick by M'Leod finding touch, Siou-n brought off a capital clearance after running- across the field. The game had been in progreo;s twenty-three minutes when, from a scrum in winch the ball did not appear to be properly placed. Cunning- V ard a fiiie h-iiii received from WiM-mson, and a fine I passing bout aloii- the whole of the Oxford three-- uarte- iiiie led to Martin running right behind, and Cunningham adding the extra, points. In five minutes a clever kick by M'Leod having called the Cantahs to the attack, a forward runn by the Light Bluest was followed by passing by Sutherland. Ash- croft, and Pyman. and the latter scored. M'I.eod converted, and amid great enthu- siasm the "ides agaiH stood level. Cambridge played up well after this. Sloan once checking cleverly, and Jonas making an excel- lent run on the wing. Half-time score: G. T. Pis. Cambridge 1 0 S oxioid .1 0 0 Hdgs re-?, tar ted,, and after a mark by A'Lc,')d the tantabs attacked, and an effort by and Pyman nearly ended ill a score, the latter dodging and being collared. again linde a mark, following a r u.ii 11 Baaed by Fin man, Pirrvis, and Little. Oxford were pressed and touched down, but on dropping out failed to get the bail beyond the liaif-way lilie. Oxford were lenalised, Macleod e.aying the j la.ee. but his sihot was not a great one. Vassal! now exc.haiii"ed positions with Sloan, and had to touch down afier a stoppage for a mi«;iaji. QaimbridgoL-, with the wind in iheir favour, ewiitinued the pressure, and the game hovered near the dark blues25. Twice the Oanxab three-quarters pot going, but first Jones knocked 011 a;n d then M'Lecd paiSicd badly to Wright. j Final score (1. 1. P ts. Ox,fo:-d University 1 0 5 Cia.in.oridge 1 0 5 I

PONTYPOOL V PNARlH At Pontypcol. Play was of a very even nature during the iirot quarter of all hvur, both teams attacking in turn without gain- ing advantage, enartli were penalised t'or off-side play, but Williams's g-oal kick fell short. Pontypool cominued to hold the advantage, ana forced a minor, but in a forward rush Johns was kicked on the head, He resumed, and Carr ccored for Pvlltypool ill a forward rush. Half-time scoie. G. 1. P'ts. 0 1 3 Pe:¡,aœtl1 0 0 0 i Poiiiypooi pre«s--ea m tne sec011a nan, a no. a s'ijleiidid round of passing terminated 1 n iiiiit being pushed into touch a few yards from the Parker, who was playing wing; foi ward, scored a try, and .Morris Williams converted. Snapping up tiie ball on the line- cur Jack Kvaas na^^ed to 'lbomas, who put iii-ist in with another try, which he himoeit failed to convert. Gunistone, the Penarth, skippor, had to be eanied oil the field in the closing stages owing to a badly sprained I Final score: G. T. Pts. Ponty?Mol  1 2 11 Penarth 0 0 0 REMARKS. Despite the fact that Poutypool were two of their regular players short, the Polity- 1 I>oal pack gave a splendid account of them- .selves, tiieir com/bined rushes beating their opponents on sc?v?eral occasions. One of tne 1 mo«t conspicuous of the eight was (im Carr, who led the pack in the ab&euce of Bees oni,a,s. Owing to the muddy state of the ground the ball was too greasy for accurate passing, little of which was indulged in. Two bouts which were witnessed, however, were of a very high standard. Maurice Williams, who has now definitely returned to the Pontypool Club, played a fine game as custodian, and Howells, th< Penarth full back, was also very sa.fe. Of the half-backs Prosser and Lloyd com- bined rather better than the opposing pair.

BLAENAVON V MONMOUTH Played at Blaenavon Teams:- Blaenavnn; Back, Perm; three-quarter backs. Ly.nham, Ivicharde, Johnson, and Parry; half-backs, 1 x*w j s Williams and Protheroe; forwards, Broom, Poole, Dave", Williams, Hudson, Skuse, Dibble. and Griffiths. • Monmouth: Back: ??hite; three-quarter backs, Fafn'ar, Jenkins, Eoberts, and LeWiS; half-backs, Pcmbridge and Jones; forwards. Hughes. l'owell, Morgan, Jones, Brunt, Rue- Sen, Vater, and Wilcox Referee: Mr. Incleton. Both teams were ¡ short of their usual players. There was only a moderate crowd present the smallest of the season. Blaenavon played the eight-back formation. Monmouth started, and play waged at half-way. Myn- ha mlost a try, but scored a minute after for Blaenavon. Whizer Williams, also scored a converted try. Blaenavon had the best of matters. < Hall-time score. G. T. P'ts. Blaena yon 1 1 8 Monmouth 0 0 0 Blaenavon had their own way in the second portion of the game. Pima2 score G. T. Pts. Bteemiavon 2 5 24 Monmouth 0 0 0

PONTNEWYDD V MOUNTAIN I ASH I Played at Pontnewydd, in deal weather, but before a poor gate, in consequence of the Australians at arditL Teamts Pontnewydd: Back, Packer; three-quarter backs, Archie Padden, W. Crocker, ChrIs. Francis, and Jenkins; half-baeis. Hey wood and G. Hawkins; forwards, W. Breedy. J. Fie..ding, W. Fry, R. Kdwardi?, Ernie Morgan, Albert Nicholas, Hideout, and A. Evans. Mountain Ash: Back, J. Thomas; three- quarter backs, Ainsworth, Donovan, Payne, and Stebbings; half-b, G. Edwards a;nd ^Vyndha.m J<«kv forwards, Caple, Hill, Jenkins, Sh^ eppard, Elray, Jarman, Williams, and Davies. Iteferee. Mr. T. England. At ilontmienvydd. Mountain Ash kicked off, and Pontnevvydd at once attaeked, but lost several chances. Mountain Ash pressed, and had hard lines, but could not break through, Mountain Ash continued the attack until the interval. • tiait-time eoore: G. T. PtlS. I Pontoewydd  0 o' 0 Mounta-inAsh. 0 0 0 I'onuiHwyuu re-sra.rtea, and the victors re- plied with interest. After several bouts of passing Ca,ple scored au unco-nvorted try, and Piontnoewydd continued to prees, but Mountain siAh relieved the prepare by clever dribbling. At this point darknese came on, a,nd the game ait- the closing a:ages was un- in tersting. Final score: G. T. Pts. I Mounitain Ash. 0 1 3 Pontnewydd 0 0 0

PILL HARRiiRd V CROSS KEYS This Monmouthshire League match was played at Newport to-day, and the Harriers showed a superiority throughout. W. Young and J. Saunders scored tries, and Wallace converted. W allace iickogd a penaJty goal. The Harriers were penalised near the close, and one of the Cross Keys' forwards, charg- ing tho ball down, ran oyer wi-th a try. .tuaii-rime score. G. T. 'q P'ts. Pill Harriers 3  Cross Kfys 0 ? 3

BLAINA V BLAENAU GWENT At Blama. The visitors were the only un-1 bea-ieai team in the league. Gwenlt started, and in the first few minutes the Bia.ina for- w.tii ds dribbled up the field, and Evan Daxies scored, the kick failing. Roach made a uee- ful run for the visitors, buit was pu<l"ed up. Gwent were pressing whew half-time was! called. Han-time score: Q ? p^g 3' Diaina 0 1 3 GW'611t 0 n n L:i the second hialf Gwent soeimed to ha-ve lost be-art and could not take the cha,lices oitered to tuiem. The home wing made a. smart run down the field, but was mw-ilx-d into touch. fro-ni a Eeynan r- *Od axid crossed, but the kick failed ek'el Final score. <1 T. P'ts. Blailla 0 2 6 Blaina 0 0 0 I

BLACKWOOD V CWM0ARN A clever interaction by Birch prevented Cwmcarn opening the scoring. Securing from a scramble, Edmunds scored an un- converted try Birch again came into pro- minence, and. getting possession, trantferred to Herb. D-avies, who ran. srrajidly and eoored a s-pkMjdiutry. Soon after Callig stropped a ToaJ fo.r Ownicarn. Owm:i-ll. G. T P'ts. CwTncem 1 i 7 ElalŒood 0 1 3

PONTYCYMMER V BLAENGARWI At Pooitycymmer. The previous- encounter witli these touns was at Blaengarw tbreol wockfi ago, tiie game resulting in a dra- no sc9 Ie Hopkins played a good game for the visiters, but trey failed to score. Evans scored the only try of the match for Pouity- j cynimer. Jenkinl- failed to convert. Owen and Jleyrick, two of the home playeirs, met with accidents, which delayed the game. The former had to be taken off the fletld. Mn.aJ score: G. T. Pts.  Pontycymmer 0 1 3 Bla?n?arw 0 0 01 i

ENGLAND V AUSTRALIANS This, the first test match between the pro- fessional Australian team and the Northern Union team representing England, was played on the ground of Queen's Park n d.-) i i, t h i- Rangers. Park Royal, London, this afternoon i YeTY 0Qld weather prevailed. A ustnÚia played Courtena-y for M'Oahe. otherwise the teams turned out as published. The Northern Union had the best of the 1 opening, Batten almost scoring in the first I minute. They maintained t: ■> attack, passing n but being penalised Messenger landed a goal the 'wind carrying the ba.11 over j For a time the game wa. even, though ?.-?•.orai misses by the Australian backs let tic England eight through, and Thomas >cor<d. but the kick at goal failed. Tad*- ling on both side-o was good. Messenger and j Dicksioson ran finely OIl the wings for their rc- ;?ctive ^-ides. Batten crossed for Englant1, the place kick failing. Heidke icored for Au.nralia, Messenger failing to goal. The i Eng''fsh forwards were generally the j smartest. Brooks crcs.- ed and gcaied, and Batten scored for England. Ilalf-time score: Points. ENGLAND ?'♦ AUSTRALIA. 5 Directly after the re-'tart 1);cken?on was a<mc?t over for EngJand, a.nd then the visitors pressed again, showing a a, passing. Tyson ran finely. Messenger just | keeping him out in the corner. Thomas next ran in great nyJe, but his pasts was badly taken, or the score v- ild nave been 1 increased. Dickenson was injured and helped off. The game progressed in fast with attajekr at either end in turn, Dickenson returned. Dt ane narrowly missed scoring for Aus- trali, Jenkins bringing off a great c.tve, and the Lngji"J half-backs were good, running and pa.inp; grandly. Thrice iheAustralians were brought down close to the home line, Deveaatx deserving a try. Fys-ju increased j England's letul after splendid passing, j Devereu^x responded for Australia, Messenger 1 goaling, also a try by Butler. Robinson ran over for England, and Devereux for Aus- tralia. Messenger again goaied. Final Score: Australia, 22 points: Eng" land.! 22 points

(TREKERBERT V MiD-RHONDDA Treherbert, at home, engaged Mid-Ehondda in a cup tie under Northern Union ruJe. Teams:- Treherbert: Back. Dan Fuag^radCi: throe-! quarter backs, H. Williams, H. H Edwa,rxL?, Handfoixl, and T. H. Jenkins; half-backs, A. Praiwife and J. Thomas: iorwards, J. Page Jenkins. D. Wild, G. Eveieigh, Harry Cox, D. Guiloway, and T. J. A-gust. Mid-Rhondda: Ba-ck, T Gnff tb-; thr>eoe- quarter backs, T. Edwards, J. X. J aes, WrentllWr", a!m F. Sim.mon,; half-backs. H. alic, ?F. 1,f-back.?4. R-ceL-i ajid -?f. G. -NIattiiew-, I Watts. D. Bakea?, D. --Iugiie- a-iid I .jatthew kic1kQ off for Mid-Rhondda, and from a mark Fnx?rald lauded a goal. This was quickly followed by another •x'nalty coal, putting Treherbert well a-head. Subse- quent play wai of a very scrappy nature, Treherbert losing several chances. Mid- Rhondda now ,.ot into f> home territory, Page Jenkins bringing relief. Good play fol- lowed by Francis, who removed tHe danger 1,)ived bi- N!? -iio i,,eijiovc-d tiie din,-ci- from the Ti riic; oerl line, but they were not to be denied, and Wrectmore crossed, scoring j an unconverted trv. Halitime score. C. T. PI". TrchrT?'rt 2 0 A M.d-Njondda 0 1 3 J. Thomas restarted. The visitors opened the attack, but Treherbert scon retaliated. V-,1,.(, Jenkins nearly forced his way acroc-* Matthews got over in the corner with a 11 which was not converted. Siiamonds shortly aft«rward>s d.-oplxd a goal. Treherbert now came away with great dash. and attacked hotly, Edv, irds scoring a magnificent try which Fitzgesra-d failed to majorise. FiurAl aeore: G..T. Pts. ?.Hd-Rhondda 1 2 8 1 !;hbcdú. 2 î COMMENTS. For the greater portion the match vk,a.s of a. slow character, and Tr»iieii :>ert ].J!i.t through their inability to avail themselves of the <hanoc>3 which came their way. Franois played a great game, while Edwards 'was also good. Cox and Thomas were'the! pick of the forwards. For Mid-Rhondda Matthews, Baker, and Wnentmore were very conspicuous.

EBBW VALE V MERTHYR Of the Welsh clubs affiliated to the Northern Union Ebbw Vale occupy the fDlre- most position up to date, and by general all ronnd consistency of play have fairly j justified their right to the position. Mer- thyr, so far. have done by no means us well as they did twelve months ago, and are ftill a good second to the 'Valians. The match between the two tcam? to-day on the College Field at Merthyr was the first engagement this season, and was calculated to produce a stern and keen struggle for ,;t.11..e ;mpre:nacy. The visitors were at full strength, but Merthyr were without their ca,ptain. Dai Thomas, the vacancy being filled by Dai Jone-, the old Khonddaite and international. A new partner was found for Harrison at half. Rera R:e; being dis- placed by W. Harris, who captained Aber- plac,ed I)N? W. Harr-, s, arcm, and stilb-oeouc-iitiy .Drth to Wigan, but now returned to his native heath. A large crowd assembled* when the teams lined out as follows:— Ebbw Vale; Back, Dai Davies; three-quarter backs, L. Llewellyn, W Higgins, H. Smith, and "Chick" Jenkins; half-backs, W. Harvey and "Shiglo" Thomas; forwards, J. Foley. G. j Hitching, G. John, W. Brown. I. Lear, and H. Lyons. Merthyr: Back. T. Paddison; three- quarter backs, Reed, Ponty Thomas, Cow- meadow, and Smith; half-backs. Harrison and W. Harris; forwards, W. D. Thomas, Bevan, Dai Jones, D. B. Davies, Jenkins, and Dan Lewis. Mentlhyr started up the slope before the bisrgest gate of the season. From the return kick the home side broke away, and got into neutral ground. Oo-wmeadow get possessjon, b-ut he was re-called for a forward pass. Dick Jenkins made his mark, ^%nd loose for- ward work took the game near the Merthyr line, Ponty Thomas saving the position at a. critical moment. From tihe scrimmage relief was obtained, a.nd opera-corns were removed by pronupt fielding by Paddison. who g.. ve the 'Valians the advantage without scoring. Smart play by Davies cleverly improved the i position, even ,hen tackled Harrison v. a getting the ball frequently, and gained ground with a tricky run, (,aITymg iay close to the line. Two free kicks to El.bbw Vale relieved the pressure, and the per- silent attacks of the Merihyr team came to nought. Pitz Jenkins came into prominence, and p.assing by the Efbbw Vale backs took j the game to the line, and through a penaltv for obstructing the visitors placed an excel- lent goal. Th:L? was hailed with great enthu. iae-m by the vif;,it or, surporters. The subee- quen/t play went in favour of Merthyr. A: penally kick, however, in a good position enabled Paddison to equalise. Half-time scare. G. T. 'Verthyr i I Ebbw Vale 1 021 Adopting dribbling tactics at the outset, D. B. Davies and Dan Lewis got into the visitors' territon'. but. Llewellyn, pkking up in the open, ran a good way before he was tabled. EOlow Vale pressed, and Dai Davies. charging the return kick by Paddison, nearly scored the ball rolling out of bounds. Hig- gins crossed, but was re-called for an in- fringement, and the homesters managed to get out of their difficulty. A pretty run by Harris,)n gave Merthyr the advantage, but the handling went wrong. Another penalty to Ehbw Vale, at long ranee, "was taken by Dai Davies. but the ball fpH under the har. Mrthyr. on the re-start, initiated a passing movement on the right wing. and P<?ty J.jn? wa? hauled down on the verge of the opponents' line. From the sertim which ensued Harrison crossed with a capital try. which Peddisen goaied. A few minutes later A few minutes later the home cf.itie got clean away, and by forward play Ev.in I)e.ea7,ie --iid Cmeadow, pick- ing mi trhpd n try. Final score. G. T. P t-s- Merthyr 3 2 12 Ehhw Vale 1 D REMARKS. The game was sterniv loug-nt. out, ana a splendid exhibition was given by both sides It appeared at the commencement as if Ebbw Vale were bound to come ont on top by their display in the opening stages. The tackling of the backs was superb, and Mer- thyr could mike little headway. After the change of ends, however, the forwards were given several onportunities for open play. and it wa." due to their determination that Merthyr won so handsomely. Dai Davies. • Chick' Jenkins, and Ifarry were the most successful of the vi=i'ing backs, Jenkins, in particular, doing well Harrison was. b,?wever, fly the b(-z'ttnaii on the field, and Harris, on the fringe of the scrum, served him admirably. D. B. Davies, Dai lewis, and DAyie" were ever in the an. Paddison was at fault on teveral occasions in 'clearing, and, cn the whole. Merthyr tho- roughly deserved their win. 1

LEEDS V YORK At Headingley. before 2.0;30 wTecta'tors. The first he If Wrh" dtvidedly scrappy, Oliver scor- ing twice and Faweett onoe, and Go'ldthirpi' kieking two goals. Afterwards Walter Gold- thorpe stored, but fa.y'ed at goal. Lavello ran over for Yor?, Pliim-mer f'??t?ng at goa]. Paw -arr-?'d fo.r Y,rl?, PM?fm?r foaling. OMY? and Fa.w?tt R?o peered. Yomng g?al- Leeds 3 5 Final eoore: G. T. Pts Y?!'k. 1 3 11

vVTGAN V. WARRINGTOX. At Wigau. Final: Wigan, 14pt«.: Warring- ton, 5pts. HUDDER^FIELD V. BATLET. At Huddersneid. Jrmal: nnouei-siield, 14pt,s.; I Batley. 8pts mwSnURY V. I At Dewsbury. Final: Lewsbury, 16pts.; Widnes, 8pt.s.

NORTHERN EXION. Northern Union League, 22pts; Australians, 22p.1. LEAGUE. Swipton, 2Spts; Barrow, 3pte. Huddorsfield, Wpts.; Batloj", 8pts. Hull Kingston llovei-s, 17ptÆ;: Bradford, 16pts. Bixxtgliton Ranrs, 26pfes; lyeigh, nil. Dc-,wsbuey. 16p-t" Wid-lws, Bpt". Kedjghie>y, 2-3),rt& Halifax, SPOts. Wakefield Trinaty, 24pte; Hull, BIltS. Cftdhaim. 11 pts; Huiifclet, nil. I' Leeds, Zlpts; lork, llpts. 3t, Helens. ISpta; RcK-hdale, Upk. Rmnooirn, 16pta; Saiford, 4pte. W%aja, 14pt.6; Wa-rriaieton, 5pte.

ASSOCIATION GAME Welsh Cup MARDY V ABEKOARE This match, wfhcih came off this at the y,!} ys ground. A hau een look^ ed so with co.nsideira.bie interest, ovlag chiefly, 10 the defeat which the visitors h^.4 inflicted an tihe Treharrif. team in the first round of the cup. Mardy were acoompant i by a bout 830 of their supporters, who were ratlier coniideiit of victory, while, on the other hand, the bombers were equially 9a.ngui_ ne ae to thetir ability 10 "do the trick." Both teams were ait tiheir fcJ.1 strength, and F-th were v I., the only change in the visitors' eleven wa# tnat Tommy M'Kierman re-placed Giles, who was injured in last eteMfcorday'* gaiae. In the home ?I?vt-n. Ivor Davies !W?ed t?i? gap ? at rt?h.?. -?in?. The ground, in spite of 1 be recent rain?. was in a f ?rly good c-oDditMc. and just the tiling for a fast g-ame. ben the teams fieldeS there wa,, a big crowd, notwithstanding tihe early kick-off. Mardy: Goal, Ingram; full back, C. GûJd- uig and n. Jones; half-backs, T. Jones, F. Griffiths, and Oox: forwards, J. Holland. T. M Kierman, J. Hill. T. Alby, and E. F. Woola- cott. AbM-daTf- Goal, Oarter; full backf. Goad- win and Pritchard; half-backs, Parker. Far- rington, and JohTln; forward^. Ivor Bit-vies, Groves, E Jones. T. D. Joi;«-, and HawkinL-. eferee, Mr. Penry Joaies. Mardy won the toss, and Evan Jones kicked off: but Alby seeu-ed, although he was qU1kl'y robbed by Hawkins, who, however, f1Ûlcd to "? -'L iaw«v. Hill got pos.s?eeton, a?d j ^aiGe for ?oal. but wai? :?:ent back, and Ivor '?a.vi?s obtained and c?ntr?d w?Ii. but H?gh Jones ca.me into prominence with a big drive. which went to touch. Mardy now worked -iv,a. down the field, but the ball wit behind. From the gnal-kick ri i.wkine secured possession, and parssed to Groves, who, however, misjudged toe paas, with the result <tha: the visit ore secured. Groves. h>wever. made amends a minute laiter by finely passi tg to Evan Jones, who. without a moment's hesitation, sent in a long, 'higth shot, which found the D. The visitors now pulled t.hemselvtts together for all they were wort.,1, and exerted themselves to qualise matters, but tfhe home forward, were too clever. Aber4dare kept the pressing, buit the defence wheih tiiey had to encounter was good. Play now eettled in the centre until Hawkins t-ecured and centred admir- ably. But EN-an J0<Ilt." was ruled off-side. Considering that the ground was soft. tihe ,,round w u -:? sof r'L. tlhe 'ace W¡t£. fa-t. Aberdare settled down to aai attack. M'Kierma.n fouled Farringdon, but the ,T"f kick went wide ot the mark. Mardy n'c."V changed tiie venue of pla:- and I 1 some go)tj work by the insioe forwards eniaoled them to get within shooting range, but they failed to pot the target. Aberdare. however, got over to the other end, where "hey sem-t in a number of shots, but Ingna-m -r of but lngm,.m was too safe. Keeping up the attack, T. D. I Jones worked an opening for Hawkins, who sent in a nice centre, which Groves shot over from an ea«y position. A little later tthe homesters forced a corner, which was j cleared, and Merdy got away. but. was stopped by Pritchard near the centre, where play remained tor some time. The visitors now showed decidedly better form, and some smart play by their front line M.w Holland ros6.es.sion. Ee gMit b a hi?L ?hot which placed tiie sides kyel. Ab°?-(h?e woke up and got to the Mardy territory, where an exciting war was waged, but the homesters lost c-heir balance. T. I). Jones shortly afterwards gort away, bat was fouled by Hugh ,«'iis-, who came in for a tremendous 1 outburst of hooting. Half-time score; Goals. Mardy 1 .rc 1 Mardy re-started and got away, but Good- will returned. The homester^ had a free- | kick, but the Mardy backs secured. M'Kier- man got away, but Goodwin again came to the re-cue and frustrated a determined effort on the part of the victors, who fought every of th e ground to secure the lead. Some smart work by Hawkins, ohajiged the scene of ol,e,-ation-s. Mardy got back and forced a comer, which J ohnson disposed of. The homesters 'i»>w seemed to lQ*" confidence to some extent, and a number of chances were lost, though the forwards still worked hard. Aberdare were now doing all the attack- ing. However, the homesters secured a corner a- the restuit of a foul against Hugh Jones, who cleared well- A little later the home forwards Termed a great attack, and some pretty 1 lay was given by the front line, but Golding nipped in and again cleared. Final score: Goals. Aberdare 1 lardy 1 COMMENTS. The game opened well, the pace being a cracker. The second half was robbed of its interest owillg to the ,i""ito adopting defen- sive tactics, and this alone prevented Aber- dare from emerging victorious from the strenuous game. On the whole, the por- formanoe of the home team was below expec- tation. It is now expected that the re-piay will talie place on the Ferndale Athletic Ground.

GILFACH V BARGOED This Rhymney Valley League match (second division;, played at Gilfach. this afternoon, provided a good deal of interest, as the two competing teams are keen rivals. The match did not produce as good a display as was expected, but Stone, for Gilfach, put in several pretty shots, which, however, failed to find the net. Coatee, tie Gilfach centre, also made some determ,ined efforts to .-tore, and on one occasion had the goal a.t his mercy, but failed to net- H. Owen and Jasper Owen played well for Bargoed. Half-time score: Goals. Gilfach 0 0 In the second half Gilfach continued to press, and Stoxso eventually scored. On the whole Gilfach were the better side, and deserved to score. Olway, the home captain, kept his team together capitally. The Bar- goed custodian cleverly handled several diffi- cult shots.

CWMPARK V TYLORSTOWN 1 W. J. Edwards scored with a magnificent shot. 011 the re-start Jestyn Thomas put I in some good work, and Hopkins was again prominent. Half-time score. goal. I Cwmpark S?oond? 1 I T-1? n ? .I. 0 I In t"' s??nd ha.Lf good passing by the I OWpark forwards gaw' them a ?reat advantage, and another goal ?s added by t; ,d, Coombes scored for Tyiorstown. Final score. Goals. I Cwmpark Se-conds 2 Tylorstown 1

YNYSDDU V NEWPORT OLD BOYS This match in connection with the Newport cup was played at Oaerkon. The "Old Bo ye" were the better team in the opening half, and Burns and Iteumoind experienced hard luck in not scoring. Jus before bavif-t..Ime I Gilchrist eot over for the homesters. At the interval the score read:- Half-time score: Goals. I Yty.,d?du 1 Newport O:=:1.lS. I

CAERLEON V MAINDY ALBION I Played at, Caerleon. Botih sides made determined efforts to sc-ore, Bock, WoK",k \vref.>rd, and Besley (who was Loudly applauded for several magnificent saves for U;oerieon 1 distinguishing themseives. -h.au-time score: Goals. Oaerleon 0 gl Albion.? g

COLEPORD V. OOLEFORD AMATEURS. Played at Ooleford to-day, before a large in grand weather. Referee, Mf Poekett, Mihwall. Tcamc- Coieford: GoftJ. Harding; backs. Van stone and Ha.nn; half-backs, Frowen, Korwood, and ¡ DUllJ.:i'ter; forwards. Porter, Gardener, i>aur,dens, Butler, and Millett. ATn&teur?: W-oal. Eus?-i': ba<ks. Brown and I Bt?o?m; h&-L-baeks, Do?-?. Hawkins, and Mansfield; fo,-va,-d. Jonee, Yorke, Smith, Kear, and Gwilliam. Coie,ford kicked off down the hill. Give- and-take play followed. The Amateurs pressed nearly tne whole of the first half. arid had a very nard time on vend occa- sions. TP." teams crossed over with nothing beiiig tcored.

ABER'l 1 »WG V. BBDLINOG. Owing- to the Maclaren Colliery, Aber- tys.swg, working late, the above iirtuj-c was I Postponed. BARRY DISTRICT RESERVES V. PENARTH i PARISH CHURCH. Played at Barry. l;i the first half ixxrtt scored for Peniarth and Wymao equaiiijetd for Barry. Rufus scored for Barry in the II second half, and a clean, but not sti:r- ."in¡g. gaanc, requited in a win for Barry. Final feoore. Goals. I Barry District Reserves 2 Penarth Parish Chmvh 1

ENGLISH LEAGUE MATCHES. I Brtwiford Oity, 4; Woolwieh Arsenal 1. Xotts County, 2; Blackburn Rovers, D. Newcastle United. 2; Chelsea, 1. Bristol City, 2: Sunderland, 0. Notts Forest, 1: Preston North End, 1. Middlesbrough, 3; Aston Villa 0. I ^Sheffield United, 4; Manohest'r Oity. 0. Bury, 2; Liverpool, 1. Manchester United, 4; Leicester Foeee, 2. Lvertou, 1: Sheffield Wednesday, Û. ———————————————

SOUTHERN. Norwich City, 6; West Ham, 3 "Watford, 1: Brighton and Hove, 1. Krin-ol Rovers. 2: Crystal Palace, 2. Brentuwd, 2; Coventry, 1. Southw,d United, 2; Luton, 0. Mill wait, 4; Swindon, 1. Portsmouth, 3; New Brompton, 2. Northampton, 1; Exeter, O. Reading, 1; Leyton, 0. Southampton, 4; Plymouth Argyle, 2. MIDLAND. Leicester 4; Newark, 0. Gtrinusby Town, 3: Notte County, 2. Lincoln City, 3: Leeds City, 1. Gainsbrough Trinity, 2; Qhtisterfield, 1.

BRITONFËRRY V DANYGRAIGj BOTH TEAMS WALK OFF. I Almost from til-e c-oirnm on cement play was I kept on tbe visit-or*' line. A ccram was I formed, from which Danygraig got to the hoane line and looked like searing, but were puil.'ed up. Open play loLlo-wed. A smart pick up by Reg. havica ellabled him to d-rop 1 a nice goal. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. J Bfitxm Perry 1 0 4 1)&D,V-Kimig 0.0 0 )

I RUGBY Pontycymmer, 1 try, Biaeingarw, nil. Cambridge, 1 goal; Oxivi-d, i goal. ntir; isiacKWXid, Ai»nrcarn, 20 point*; Hc-A-porl III., nil. UWln.illeÜ;. 11 po-jits; Pviitypoad J!){1&s. nfl. Cwmcain, 1 goal, 1 try (7 pc-inis. Blaalo woui. 1 try. Greenock, 5 points; of Scotland, nil. Gloucester Old Boy*, 1 goal, 1 try; Chep- stow, 1 goal. Bristol Nomads, 1 goals, js; Newport Seooindsi, 2 tries. Tredegar. 16]-s.: Cwmbran, nil. Cindeiiord, 14pts.; Lydney, nil. Canton E jvers. opts.; Penarth Thistles, nil. Canton Crusaders, 7pts.; Crescents, niL Blaina, I try: Uwew., nil. Brynmawr. 4pts.- Abertilkiy. nil. Pontycyinmej, -ts.; Blaengarw, nil. J: tth. llpts.; iSi->ud. nil. Glasgow Academicals, Spts.; 1 c'iu aurgh A ca.u" mitals. ■- Blaina, 6;lzt.; Blaenau Gwent. nil. 6pts.; Moseley, 5pts. United Services, lSpts. Trojans, nr Blackwood, llpts., Mat -vcymmer, r. Llangennech, 16p.: G avesend, nii. Llwynypia Reserves, c pcmt; lerndai?. nii. Gk'uc<?tcr Wi Bcye, t polnU; Ohepstow, 5. rontloxtya Ci? 3 points; Deri Old Boye, nSL 'A soowd fCT Pcntjottyn. Urange Ba.rb:rian^, nii. Grange Ai g-l?; ?"Bze niL Wf: u4f::?:1£rY:nri.a;,ria=, 1W. Centralr. S point1; OBttiay? Rovere. 3. Grange Harciert, 5 point-; North central U age", Workt. nil. Uijenavon, 2.5 p-nts; Mon-moutli, nil. Li\e;, -cl, '24 polio «; .al'?, b. :'tl1.ii>, 15 poi: Barry Ouin;. 3. L.1<lng(,!lDi1. 16 3ra.<V<en<l, nil. B:, mud TowI! New 4 points: Si. Michael's nil. -¡m;¡-sireet Stars, > rt, 9 ;1 orporat ioa- Oommtrcitti JmiioK, Xewpo-f..0 po: L úÚhra.- raid. ni1. I'uotymister, 6 point. a ella-YOn St. Peter, 4. SWANSEA S.'HOOLS l.EAi.t'E, Danygraig, 6 pol1)i.; 1\a110IHu, l1tl I 20 pointc Maii^eltoii, roB. Higher Grade, 18 poin't5: 1-filltt, rc; I OTHER SWANSEA MATCHES. (.or""inou. 5 joints; Health and tr('n.g1¡1. nil. Mumblœ. 11 point*: 5-wa.nssa Old. Coiiegiaas, all. Aminaford. 3 ¡x¡illt,; Gcivciron. niL Briton Ferry. 4 I1), aig, disputed try. -Ne.th Vallfv. 19 pointe; tRbymn-ey "Valley, P;1. 1 ia-nelly Hospital Eaiigort. 11 points; Eaaaaovery Cok-ge, 5. i -anelly .AJUoLf. 21 points; Ex;x;o! 6.

I ASSOCIATION r inaJ :—Treharris, 2 goals; Weymanti mL Fi Kound Woodcou. Cup.—CSytha. Villa, Newpwt, 16; .irclubaid-street Miasion. Kewport aPrk United. 2. Lynwooà Juniors. Z. bt. 3: Eveeweii. C. Oakfield, Newport, 1: »«-port, 1; -N,wpot Dock DlIIteå.. 1. Yny?Lir Ai'».- c.5. 6 Mid-RiT.ia, 0. A berga •'»nny, 3 goals Bla na, 1. Oxford Town, 0; C<Meioru Amateurs, 0. Sf..fri;(". 3; SCCPUT!?. 1. Ciar?-gard?ne Wesleyans. 2; Excelsiors, nil. Cat' .i-dral Institute, 4; Pontcanna, 1. Roath Presbyterians, 1; Falkland A., L St. Andrew's d.Iwynypiu), 4; Femdale, nil. Treharris lalywhites, 5; Abercyacn Boys" iirigade. nil. Risca, 3; Bassaie- 2 St Cadoc's 8; St. Paul's (New. pol E.), 2. Xewport (uld) Boys Brigade, Aberaman, nil; Neljion, nil. Ebbw Vale, 3; Cwm Albioxu., 2. Ton Pern re, 2 Miliord, 1. Gilfach, 1; Bargoed, nil. Pontiottyn, 4: Aberbargoed, 2. Foot Teilo's (Cathays). 1: Eastlx>urnes, 1. St. Luke's. 5; St. Cyprian's. 2. Scorers: Williams for St. Luke s and Jackspn for St. Cyprian's. Vnysddu, Xewport Old Ik,ye. 0. eaerton. 0: Malady, 0. Barry Y.M.C.A. Juniorti, Z; nomii-y 01<5 Boys, lkiT)" 1. Bany swondary Scttoois, 4; Pvkexstreet Old BoyW EtscTT. -:t, Court United, 0; Caiioiton Junior c." l'yke-$i<.>eê Old Boyte, 1: t. Joioi's Baptist. -New- porl, u. Morriston, 3; Sw;u}tea Viited. 2. 2: Aicaianfond Rovere. 1. Ponwrda'H. Peatreohwyth. 2. Gra.=e Tnitod. 14 Woodariao*s, 0. T,?f! United, ?: Victori??. 2. udfKl 4; BuiHh Weils, 0. City Juniors,-9; Ui ¿. °ö. University Settlement, 3: J-ark Siae Juniors, C. SECOND LEAGUE FINALS. Barnsley, 3; Bradford, 1. Blackpool, 3; GainsOror.gh Trinity. nil. Cneeterfieid, 4: Birmingham, 2. West Brouiwich Albion, 3; Glossoo, 1. Clapt-on Orient. 2; Oldham Athletic, nil. Derby County, 2; Grimsby Town. i. Hull City, 2; Fulharn. nil. 1/eeds City. 5; Wolverhampton Wanderers, 2. St-ockport County. 1; Bolton Wanderers, niL Tottenham Hotspur, 4; Burniey, 2. WELSH CUP. Rhyl, 2; Bangor, 1.

I POXTLOTTVN JUNIORS Y. AB.ERBARGOE2J. I JiiLiors. 4 goals, Aber oar jroeo, 2.

I TREHARRIS V WEYWTOUTH Played at Wevniouth. Hair-time scoreTreharris 2 goals; Wey- nnoaiith, nil. Treharris started off in the second half with socne dete:rmined antaeks, but were ne- piii.sed by remarkawe fine lorm cd the Wey- mouth goal-keeper, who time after time saved iLis charge. Tite got in some good centres for the visdtors, and otnoe nearly scored. Jones repea'tediiy checked the efforts of the Weymouth forwards, who were not in fonm. Towandg the end they played up siroogly, bait could not reduce Trdna^ ris's ked. Treaa,nr.is 2 Final score: Coals. WoyTnoTHth. 0

MERTHYR V DOWLAIS At Merthyr. The te?ms were: — ?IM -erthyr: G<?al. Williams backs, Boberto and Davies: hadihaeks, LIw Phillips, RomilJ.. and Betterton; forwards, Davies, Price, PaITY, B. Daviee, and Yaughan. Dow1ais: Goal, Tom Darps; backs, Ward and Symorus; half-haoks. Jonathan, T. Da.vies and Hlayee; forwards. Murry, Davies, Lioyd. Leonard, and Williams. The majority of th-e Merthyr team were young players, who -were given un otppor- tunity of showing their ability, and they acquitted themselves wonderfully well. Play was even in the first half. and whfcn the interval arrived nothin.g bad been scored. Upon the resumption Murray, fo- D-owLais, scored, and Parry, for Merthyr, equalised. Final score: Goals. Merthyr 1 Dowlads. 1

Schoolboy Football Victoria (Penarth) T. Adamsdown.— A very poor game resulted between these teams at Roath Park to-da.y. Mr. Boulton » (Victoria) officiated as referee-. Garrett scored the only try of the first half. Cyril Davies scored from a forward ru&h, and then Garrett dribbled the length of the add and scored. Final wore:-ViOWTia, nine points; Adams- down, nil. Roath Park v. St. Peter's.—The Park bove had the best of this game at Roath Park, and deserved to score more. Tom Jones scored a fine try, and Harrison converted. Final score .—Roath Park, five points; St. Peter's, nil.

BAHRY AND PtNARTH SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. | GLADSTONE (B.ARRY DOCKS) V. CLIVE- ROAD (BARRY ISLAND). A good match between the teams took place at The Butitrills, Barry, this morning, but Gladstone were victorious by four foals to nil. R. Mar.-h. R. Wi LI jams, and W. IVil. liams (two) were the scorers. CO I NTY SCHOOL (BARRY ) V. CADOXTON. Barry County Scnool defeated Cadoxton in a match at The Buttrills, Barry, by four goals to one.

PORT TALBOT SCHOOLS LEAGUE. Port Tilbot Eastern. I try; Port Talbot Oeatral, 1 try. Port Talbot County School, try; Aocr-X avotn Mountain School, 1 try.

A Boxer's Fuiieral H EARTR! JG SCENES Some heartrenai> £ scenes were witnessed this aftej-noon at the iun< ral of tite young man W. Mills, of train-r 'id, Pontypridd, who died under su tragic circumstances -on Monday night last at the Cardiff In- Srmar- as the re-guit of indies altec- to have Ik-mi received at a boxing e-outesv tre Ynysaug-harad Gymnasium, Pontypridd, on 'he previous Saturday. Die interment took place -it the Glyntaff -'tcry. and some of the isaly mourners ùvercome with grief tluü they had to verted at the graves, wiM»re a very la lumber of had cocgregat-ed. The Rev. J. Edgar W i ilia ins, M.A., pastor of the English Congregational Church, Pontypridd, offici- and referred in feling tetme to the 1 exemplary character borne -he deceased.

TO-NIGHT. BOXING. BOXING. BOXING. BADMINTON CLUB. t-T.Vl"? 7.3C PROMPT. FOYO BR-ADLi:, i V. BADGER BRIAN (Bristol) (GartLi:. t?G A-? &n? < I'?b Fur?e. NINE-STONE COMPETITION FOR CUP. mpk-ndif1 JOE WHITE (Welter Champion of th< V. CARDIFF 1ATEUR. I Tickets obtained from tec Wy or Jl^ni'aers. ezl2

To-day's Hockey. >"ov.-port cmtrasi, y--<rtb Hieg. 1. Barry Co'unty School. 3; Canitoc Sttoondsury School, 3. Newport, 4 7od: ""hit^'hurcli, 1 goal.

NEWPORT SECONDS V BRiSTOL HOMADo Playevl at Newport Territori.%Ily. !jaay was greatly in favour ol Newport, th^ir torwards tlefail!,g tl-v,,iu almost ft1 :vy sopuon, but tiieir t>a«eks -were tJow and wnmethodioal, losing nuitKervsu^ <jhances in the first half. Bristol, who were ipa-rticnlarfy k«en, vsoored twiee, tlrroufb C. Boodie and E. North, and D. Llewellyn eonverted one try. Newport in the seoo-nd half improved considerably, a-nd. aftor pressing in their oiJQJonewts' 25, IVwer a'l C. D. Ifews scored two iruooii eeteri tries. A m- merit before ti)e tinal C. Brodiflk: socred an miornivorted try. ridiai toore. Q. T. P tt. Bristol 1 2 11 )Iewpoa-t Secaads 0 j5 6 I

& TOO VIGOROUS COLONIAL KNOCKS OUT WELSH CAPTAIN UNPLEASANT SCENE FOLLOWS. I I "FORWARD'S" STORY OF GAME CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 There was a scene when one of the Colonial brvrar-ds showed unnecessary vigour intack- ing Willie Trew, who was stretched out, and 'ravers was teen running up to a.n opponent rith clenched fists. The referee intervened, md pi-evented any display of fisticuffs. It ippeared that Trew had been seriously injured, Dr. W. P. Williams being called for. There was a long stoppage, and to the regret if everybody, it was seen that Trew had to leave the field. Hayward was brought out of the pack, and from a, ecruim in front of the Wels'h goal, Owen passed to Jones, who punted down to Carroll, who sent to Win- add. who misfielded and the ball rolled into ;ouch. The Wallabies were pressing hard, when a free-kick was given to Wales, but iWinfield failed to find touch, and M'Kivatt kicked ba.ck to him, and this time he made his mark, but again failed to find touch, and Carroll, who had Naken the ball, kicked to J. L. Williams, who made his mark, and the kick. which was taken by Winfield, resulted In touch being found on the centre-line. Frew now returned, amid the delighted sheering of the crowd, and immediately afterwards Wales became aggressive with a smart round of passing, initiated by Owen giving a reverse pass to Jones, who threw to Trew, and he to Hopkins, who ran etroriigly and cross-kicked, but Mandible saved. Wales were pressing on the Austra- lian goal-line, when the whistle went for the interval. HALF-TIME Wales' 1 Try. 3 pts Australian3 1 35 „ Second Half It transpired during the interval that Trew had been kicked over the forehead. which bore the mark of the ki-c. The players re- tired to the pavilion before re-starting, aind, after a few minutes' absence, returned, and Oraigrestar led with a cross-kick, from which D. J. Thomas made his mark near his own 25 line and Winfield found touch near the centre. From the line-out the Welsh forwards Broke away, but could not go far, and from the ecrum which followed a penalty was yiven to Wales for M'lvevatt improperly pick- ing the ball in scrum, but Winfield failed to find touoh. and a possible advantage was lost. There was a terrific fight for possession of the ball in the scrum by the forwards, and the Wallabies were rather more success- ful than the Welsh eight. The Australians' Passing was erratic, and they lost several opportunities of putting the Welsh citadel in danger by their faulty transfers. Bril- lian dribbling and paasing by the Welsh for- wards took play well over the Walabies 25, but the forwards tailed tot secure from the next scrum, a.nd the ball was shot out to Ku swell, who kicked down to Winfield, but he again failed to find touch. Clever work by Dick Jones put the Colonial line in danger, but a pass from one of the forwards, though well intended, was slightly forward, and this spoiled what promised to be a successful. movement. A scrum was formed in mid field, and, Woe Welshmen breaking it up clea-nly and Tom Evans getting clear of the ruck with the ball at his toes, dribbled splendidly over the 25 line, and Phil Hopkins and Ivor Morgan backing him up, took the ball over the line, and Hopkins, seizing his oppor- tunity, rrade a dive for the ball and touched down amid A Scene of Wildest Enthusiasm "Winfield had hard linee with the kick, the ball sailing just a couple of inches wide of the far upright. From the kick-out the Welshmen settled down to their natural Ifame, and a couple of pretty bouts of past- ing were brought off in quick succession On one occasion J. P. Jones made a splendid burst, and he was unlucky whea touched on' the ankles and brought down a few yards from the line. Carroll, on t.,ie left win,- on the left wing, put in a magnificent run, and looked like going through, but was finely tackled by Winfield, who was smartly covered by Trew. The Wallabies now made desperate efforts to draw level, and were having the better of the game. Their play, however, was ragged. The Welsh forwards now brought off the most Magnificent Rush of the day, taking the ball at their toes right from their own 25 t othe Wallabies' quarters, and it was only the fearless way in which the Colonials went down for the ball which prevented a rout. For a palpable off-side in his own 25, M'lvivatt was penalised, and the ball was placed for Winfield, five yards inside the ten yards line, and the Welsh custodian retrieved some of his mis- takes in not having found touch Ly kioking a, magnificent goal, and thus giving his side a lead of six points, amid another soene of cha,racterist;c Welsh enthusiasm. Tiie Wal- labies seemed to be stung to the quick to this unexpected reverse, and rushed at a terrific pace across into the Welsh 25. One of the forwards, securing from the line-out, kicked over the line, and Johnnie Williams touched down with a bunt-li of forwards on top of him. Wales benefited by the kick out, ukI carried play over the centre line, where W infield, securing possession, raced across the ground from right to left, a.nd passed to J. P. Jones, who gave a slightly forward pass. The Waliabies kicked down to the Welsh 25, and Wiuiftcld had to put in a flying kick, which sent the ball into the hands of Russell, Who looked a scorer, until finely tackled by J. L. Wiiliams. In the next minute, how- ever, aussell picked up in the loose, and, putting, in a powerful run, got right through the defence, and Scored Wide Out I the kick a.t goal failing. With the Aus- tralian forwards getting the ball from the serum much oft&ner than the Welshmen, there was constant danger of the Welsh lead of three points being wiped out, and this was especially lOG when Russell kicked acrosN from the right wing, but Phil Hopkins, running across, smartly made his mark and saved the situation. The same player did the same tliing a moment later, and deservedly won the applause of the spectators all round the ring. The Wallabies were strong on the attack in the Welsh quarter, when Owen, receiving from his forwards, passed out to Dick Jones, who put in one of his old-time ,runs, and passed to J. P. Jones, who gave at the rig'ht moment to Trew, who gave to Phil Hopkins, who received splendidly, and. after beating the full-back, was tackled by one of the three-quarters, who had cut across just in the niek of time. a few minutes of the end the Walla es made a terrific onsaught on the I Welsh line through the right wing, and Russell, when he looked bound to get over was finely tackled and pushed into touch by J. R. Jones when five yards from home. Smart work by Owen in passing out to Win- field enabled the latter to punt into touch near the centre and thus remove the danger Ihe Welshmen Furthop Ii-nprove their position by putting in a fine forward rush into the visitors' 25, where a penalty for legs up aganst Wales gained no ad van- tage. In the Iac-t closing stages the Welsh- men were strictly on the aggressive, but made a point of keeping the ball as close as possible and taking no risks. There was no further incident until the final whistle Bounded, with play on the Wallabies 25 line. FINAL SCORE G. T. Pts. Waies *1 2 9 Wallabies 0 2 6 Penalty goal. I ''Forward's" Comments Only a penalty goal, but it suffiveth, for It means not only the advantage of a. three- point win, but the maintainance of what Wales prizes as a national possession— prestege. That is the one virtue which has to be. more jealously guarded than any other, and on the principle that a miss is as good as a mile. Wales haa just reason for rejoic- ing to-night over a triumph which is satis, factory, if not signal, in its character. Never was a game of football played into which the element of doubt or uncertainty entered into more largely than this of to-day, for the simple reason that the Wallabies on the one hand had shown eufoh varying form ill previous matches as to puzzle the best judges of true Raeby merit, while the Welsh team on the other hand was to a very j Material extent an experimental ome. For almost a, decade we have been accus- tomed in this little Principality of ours to ,ee a more or less regular combination taking the field in our international con- tests, the changes which were made from time to time being so few a.nd so gradual as to be practically unobservable. All this time the settled conviction haunted the supporters of Gwalia that the day would dawn when changes of a drastic oharacter would have to be made, and it wa.s realised long before to-day's national side was selected that the hour had. come for taking I the plunge. < THE RBORUITS. Next to the natural gratification over the I result of the game comes the feeling of satis- ) faction tha.t the recruits, over whom the -cloud of doubt had been hovering since their selection, all fulfilled the expectations so appropriately and opportunely expressed on a banner held aloft among the thousands of souls on the shilling stand:— Wales expects that everymaji this day will do his duty. Every man did his duty, and in that fact lies the supreme and crowning satisfaction to one's reflections over what is the now an I CYCU t of the past. It has always been, and it is well it should always be, the privilege of every honest critic to enjoy the liberty of fair and open critioism even before a match is played, but it is a still greater privilege to be in a posi- tion to give honour where honour is due when the turmoil of a great struggle is at an end. I have no reason for denying myself the pleasure of that privilege, and without re- tracting a, single word written before the mane.il, I feel it one of tiie most pleasing, as well as just, duties to congratulate wilii all my heart everyone of the recruits who helped Wales to win her victory, there was not a single failure in the side. Far from that being the case, their success exceeded the most sanguine anticipations of ttteir closest friends. It must not, however, be inferred from this that tne standard of Welsh play to-day was equal to that which has deligilted Wales on some former occasions, and, without spea.k- ing in any disparaging spirit of tiie display given by our men to-day, it must be said ir. fell short of that which won everlasting for the Principality on that memo- rabie occasion of the first defeat of the All Blacks three years ago. With the same breath let it be said that it was infinitely superior to that lifeless exhibition giving against the Springboks at Swansea the year atterwards. ALL TRIERS .1 TO THE END. Whatever may be thought of the general characteristics of to-day's play and of the relative merits of the contesting sides, it must be conceded that there was no slack- iieiis of lethargy or indifference in the Welsh- men's play.They were all triers from begin ning to end, and, if there was a lack of tnat finesee and polish and perfection of movement which characterised the play of previous Welsh teams, the gameness and pluck and stability of the men was never under sus- ,?tab,ili-ty of the men and defence they picion. Both in attack and defence they dernondrated the sterling qualities of their race, and it wa,s no small achievement to have triumphed over a side stronger, heavier, and faslter men even by the small margin of three points. It may he argued with some show of reason that the Welshmen bad the luck of the day on their side, but it cannot be contended for a single moment that one of the three >1e--oree obtained was in the slightest degree fl ukey in chtu-acter or that it was not thoroughly well deserved. It may also be urged that a win by a penalty goal is not wholly satisfactory, but again the answer to such a contention is fhat the irregularity which led to that penalty goal being kicked was so glaring and so obvious that it would have been an injustice if the three points had not accrued from it. The Wallabies must naturally feel dis- appointed that they have failed to reach the I goal of their ambition in triumphing over Wales, 'but no one can deprive them of the consolation and the credit of having striven like heroes to attain that end, and to have j failed to their laudable endeavour only by the same number of points as their neigh- bours across the Tasman isea. Criticising the game in detail, apart from it,s general aspect, it must be confessed that in one department at Ieaat they held the mastery over Wales, and that was in their n-loi,e scientific scrimmaging and cleaner and more frequest heeling out of the ball. Throughout the whole game their forwards were superior to the Welsh eight in tthis important depairtment of the play, and had the positions of the two packs been reversed it is more than conceivable th-at the Welsh backs would have piled up a bigger score than they did. This seems a paradox, in view of the fact that the Australian three-quarters were faster and heavier than the home quartette, but the seeming inconsistency is annulled by the fact that the Welsh three-quarters, though lighter and less speedy, were cleverer and moreftnishedin their methods. What was also a contributory cause to their inability to taike lull advantage of their physical superiority was the comparative inaptitude of their half-backs, both of whom failed equally to avail themselves of their l innumerable opportunities of cutting out openings for their threes. WELSHMEN'S DEFENOE. They also made the imistaJfe of playing too ma-Liii to Russedl otn the right wing, altnough it must be stated that the fast and dashing thirteen-stoner came within an aoo of ■saving the game in it-s closing stages, being only pushed into touch a ya-rd from the line. In the lajat twenty minutes the Wallabies were so clearly and distinctly on top taa.t a couple of scores seemed inevitable, and tnat they failed to (kiH home their attacking plOWefiiJ to a tangible point is a tribute in itself to the sturdy and courageous de- fence of the Welsh backs. In this connec- tion it is a distinct pleasure to pay the Mgihest rnede of praise to J. L. Williams for the magnificent pluck and fearlessoiess with which he tackled Rustsell. Quite haiii- a-dozen times did he bring down his much heavier opponenft when the odds were Ull- mentionable against him doing so, and I have o reluctance in confessing that he acted wisely, not only in the interest of his own reputation, but in that of his side in retaining his place. pnii iiopknw, on the other wing, by virtue of puayiiiig I?! s first international game, could hav,e oeen reasonably excused if he had for rayed some amoun t of nervousness, but he was equa-ily as coal, resourceful, and plucky ae J. L. Williams, and the way in which he saved the situation at the time when danger seriously threatened, by his safe catching of the ball and the skilful marking in the closing ytageis of 'the game, was the best and most conclusive proof of his stamina and resource. J. P. Jones, who was the other recruit in [For continuation see stop press.] Crisp Critiques I BY PERCY BUOH I So Wales has been proclaimed the victor. I Well, perhaps that is as it should be, because g-he bagged nine points against the six the Wallabies borrowed. But, speaking dispas- sionately and in a spirit of calm reflection, one cannot help thinking that tne scores might have bee reversed without much heart iouirning. By which I mean that we may certainly be accounted lucky to win on the actual run of the play. Tnie remark wiii be borne out by what follows. Directiy the game started, or, at any rate, before it was five minutes old, it was apparent that the importance ot the oocasion was going to spoil the contest, as a spectacle, for a time at any rate. It was a case of "One is afraid and the other dares not," and the men seemed afraid almost to touch the ball for fear that an advantage might be given to the other side by a mistake on the part of the man with the ball. The very first time Winky got the hall he delayed his kick overlong, with the intention of taking the team out of the Australians by making them follow all the way. The conse- quence was that he was hit very hard, and, as a fact, did not recover from the blow for a considerable time. Just to mention the first bit of luck Wales had, I instance the try which the Wallabies had disallowed twelve minutes fropi the start. Passing was taking place, and Man dible was left with a clear course, and actually went on and scored. But in tak- ing his pass the ball, which came very high to him, hit him on the shoulder, and he had to catch it as it fell from the shoulder. Now, that was not a knock-on by any means, and so the try shouki have been allowed; if it had been, Wales might easily have been on the Can dine Toasting-fork," for the 'moral effect of the try would have been great. Oil Evans was keeping the game well under control and doing well, but a man cannot see everything, and it, doubtless, looked to him like a knock on. Later, the flood-gates of applause were opened, when Travere got over for Wales. It was after some wonderfully clever work by Hopkins who was on his toes all the way Unrough. On this occasion he doubled and dodged1 and wriggled, and then, seeing Travers unmarked, Phillin handed over the spheroid, the few steps to the line were q.ickiy Traversed, and Wales were awarded a try. It seemed to me that Travers lost the ball, and did not ground it, and. to my mind, Wales were distinctly lucky to bet these 3 points. Some grand forward rushes were seen, both packs playing grandly, and then with Wales on the attack Australia borrowed the ball, and passing to one another ae coofcty as if at prac- tice, they scored the grandest try I have ever seen. Three points aR. Then Iloyikints grandly tackled Carroll when he seemed bound to score. Ted Maudible lost a grand ghancc through having a bad pass sent him. A nasty incident occurred hereabouts. Trew bad stopped a rush splendidly, but wag tackled and thrown. As he was in the act of getting up, he was kicked in the head by a Wallaby forward. It was a great pity because this man was the only one of our visitors to indulge in such tactics. "Winky" played a real, good game when he had partly recovered from that heavy charge, and his kicking was magnificent in the second half. His penalty goal was a real gem, but the free-kick should never have been allowed Wales from which the goal was kicked. Phil Hopkins and J. P. Jones made a bril- liant debut, the former in particular. He is chock-full of football, and showed it to-day. I cannot remember any wing in an inter- national playing such a great game. Jones was more than useful, and quite fulfilled expectations. Trew was great. Not only did he handle the side splendidly, but he showed grand form all through even after his nasty injury. Congratulations, Willie, my boy! Johnny Williams was much more himsolf to-day as I expected, and, with practically no chances, was real good. The way he stopped the redoubtable Boxer was splendid. Owen and Jones were Owen and Jones, and no more need be said. I thought Jones played quite as well hs ever he did, and I'm jolly glad, too. 'ffa"ts's following up and general work was first rate. Waller showed that his selection was not wrong, and he should come again. Ivor Morgan and Travers worked like the great forwards they are, and the others did all that could be expected of them. Tom Evans worked like a horse. Carmichael was in great form for Australia, and never made a mistake. Neither of the tries was his fault, and he can rest content that he did all man could do. It seeme dto me that Russall and Oarroll made best use of their chances, but that, perhaps, is natural, being on the wing. Mandible is a top-notcher, but had some very awkward passes to put up with. Hiekey was sound all through. M'Kivatt and Prentice made a very strong combination, but I thought that the ball did not tseeni to suit "Mac." Prentice was brilliant, and some of his magnificent breaks through warmed the cockles of my heart. Dr. Moran was positively heroic, and the way in which he rallied his men when things were looking Hid commanded the ungrudg- ing admiration of everyone. I don't think there is a fetter forward than Tom Richards plaving to (Lay. I should say he was about the best on the field to-day. Tom Griffin was very #lose to him ail through in all-round excellence; he hooked the baH marvellously, and played we-;11 in the open, too. Pater M'Cue showed that he knows just about all a forward should know. Craig, Hammond, a:nd Barnat are fine, big men, and they put every ounce of it into their play to-day. These three seemed to be slogging at it hard all through the piece. I shall always think tlhat we were lucky to-d!ay in winning. I a.m caturaMy jolly pleased, but, all the same, should have been much more overjoyed if we ha-d won i1.- a more convincing way. There are three things that stick out in the mind. First, the Wallabies' "boPhker" try wlnich will never be forgotten; secondly, the m-arks made by Phil iiopkins in the second half; and thirdly, the bad fowl when Trew was kicked. The selection committee will not be the sportsmen I think them if they pick the culprit again. Incidents m the Game I BRIGHT PASSING MOVEMENTS OF THE BACKS [By "THE PROPHET."] Welshmen who foregathered at Cardiff Arms Park to-day were not out for vocalism. I was disappointed with the einging over on the cheap side of the field, several feeble attempts were made to start "Hen Wlad" ,r some other Welsh national song, but every attempt died away through feebleness. So when the Wallabies came into the field, and, standing in rows, chanted their war I',ong-by the way was there ever anything more like tomfoolery on the football fie d than these Colonial war songs?—there was no answering melody sweeping over the field with the earnestness and the national enthu- siasm that moved a great crowd two years ago as a football crowd has never been moved before. Still, there was no absence of enthusiasm when the teams came into the arena, and if the crowd were not out to sing they were <• ea-iy out to cheer W,ales to victory. Play had not long started before we were promised a fast, open, and interesting game. For the first five or ten'minutes it waq any- body's game. Both clubs were shaping well. '1 "e Welshmen were showing great form— initiative, speed, daah, everything that- goes to the making of victory. If only they can keep it up! Very soon there came a brilliant dash by ,Trcw, which ended in the first, score. Trew j came out of a mixed huny-buiiy of forward. and backs, eluding everybody and yet making straight for the line. He did not get over himself, but he did the next best thing. He enabled Travers to score. This was an encouraging start. More en- couraging still was the shaping of the Welsh three-quarter line. We had all been in great doubt about that line, but here they were passing and back passing with tyomething of the genius and the sting that belonged to Welsh back pi ay in its palmiest days. Unfortunately, it was alter such a bout of passing and ie-pas sing that delighted the Welsh spectators that the Australians scored. Here, too, waf paesing and re-pareing of the baming and irresistible order, and Iticb.?g scored for the Australians alter a movement perfect in its or?anMatiou, though ,?low enough in speed. The Australians were not without their partisans in the crowd. Sitting in the com- mittee seats were a few ladies—fair-haired and dressed iiiAAe pale blue colours of the Australians, wS white, fur cloaks. Suffra- gettes shouting down a Cabinet Minister could not have been more enthusiastic or more vociferous. The game began to get a trifle keen towards the end of the first half. Some of the p'.ayets were inclined to lose their tempers. In front of the Welsh goal-posts, some ten or fifteen yards out, Trew was very roughly tackled. Whether it was more than a tackle cannot be said with certainty. I was told later that Trew had had a kick in the forehead. My informant said a f deliberate kick. I decline to believe that of a.ny man fit to be inludoo.. in a football team. Anyway, one of the Welsh forwards came menacingly out of the crush, and one of the Austra lian players jumped ra.ther quickly out of hi.s way. Trew was hors de combat for a while. But only for a while. His return to the field of play was greeted with a mighty cheer. At the close of the first half the teams ha.d scored a try apiece. It had been a close, fa?t game, and it would be difficult to say i which side had really held the upper hanil Slightly, perhaps, the advantage was with the Wallabies, whose backs were alwayis more dangerous when they were set in motion. But the Welsh backs were, nevertheless, play- ing exceedingly well, and it is fair to set down here that J. P. Jones, who had been regarded as- the weak link in the chain, played during the first half a game that more than justified his inclusion in the fifteen. The first great incident in the second half was the try which Phil Hopkins scored for Wales, but for which the forwards, led by Tom Evaiis, of Lla.nelly, must be given the credit. The forwards started a dribble and rush movement near the centre. It was a fine, dashing bit of work, heads working as well as feet. Near the line one of the for- wards gave a good kick over. There was a rush for the ball, and Phil Hopkins, watching for his opportunities and racing at top speed, got there first. Winfield. whose kick- ing all through had not beetn up to his stan- dard, for he was never confident of finding touch with his old surene.ss, again failed to convert. But the forgiveness of Winfield was to I follow. Wales were awarded a penalty mid way between t.he half and the Wallabies, 25. It was a penalty for off-side play of a fragrant character. Winfield took the kick, and the ball went sailing through the posts, amidst a tremendous shout. Nine points to three! Things were looking particularly hopeful for Wales, with less than ten minutes more to play. Only a desperate effort could save the Wallabies from defeat, leave alone secure them the victory. They certainly made the effort. Quite as desperately the Welshmen tried to keep them out, but there was no denying them, and Vay in the far corner of the field. Russell, operating on the blind side of the scrimmage, slipped through. There was no goal. With only three points difference and five minutes more to play, the game waged fast and furious, 1'than once the Wallabies were dangerous, out Phtil Hopkins shone with magnificent fielding, sa.ving the situation as often as it looked serious. Once the Welsh backs retaliated with a passing bout, but that only came to an end when Hopkins, having eluded the full- back, was stopped by an opponent who cut across the field. A minute later Russell, on the Australians' right wing, was "seen making for the line. As a. matter of fact, he crossed, but a red flag waving showed that he had been in touch. Relief came with a long kick into touch at half-way. Excitement was intense to the close, which came soon afterwards—a close which left Wales victorious by only three pointe, the accurate index margin of a strenuously- fought game. WHAT WAS THE SCORE P The Goal That Was No Goal You put the score down as nine points to eiight," called out M,ias IJctris Woods to "Old Heathen." "Why do you wish me to do that?" he asked. Because we had a goal after our first try Ask Winfieid, The Cardiff full-back, who was near, cor- roborated her statement, so that the final silio uld read: — va-i&s 1 2 9 I \V:bi" i I