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mm THE CLUBS
mm THE CLUBS The Welsh Leagues. C. AND D.R.U. School and Old Boy Rugger. EBY s"bms."] Rhymney Valley Seniors. Great disasajoantmemt was felt at Rhymney on Saturday last, when it was found that Aberbargmd could not be entertained owing to the ground being ft»str-bo«nd. The UUnymney supporters were hoping against lWIpe until nearly the laet possible moment, and it waa worth dfep regret that they were compelled to wire and stop the Aberbargoed team. They did everything possible and secured horse and roller to roU the ground on the previous muddy parte-, but wdttfcout &veil, and co-isacpuently the home team lost » JEao gate. The match, had been the talk of the whole neighbourhood duria? tie week, and a good many people D went uv by train from New Tredegar and elsewhere. C. & D. R. U. The erpJsusioai) of Canton Harlequins tram, too Union, and the drastic sentemcea passed on three "players and two officials of tih^club as a rasoli. directly aind indirectly, of what ■toaawpired at Uandaff Fields last Saturday shows that this seasoir's committee are in cairnest in removing from their competitions organisation^ and. men likely to bring- the carrying code into 'bad repute. Prom one of the officials of the ctab I have Deceased a long: letter, the gist of which is that the rowdyism was doe to a band of 'ifaaalRgamiS uneoinuecujed with either club. that the 'Quans hitherto have botrne a good reputation, ami that the Hading- of the com- mittao is -too doastio and severe. I am debarred for obwjwua reasons from dieenssiug the evidence or entering into detail <x>ucerjcfcing the particular charges of rowdyism ajixi t" assault, for I understand that iurthea-jJDooeedin^s are contemiplated by the referee. Rule 21 reatte, "That clubs be held respon- sible for the vsoiKluct at players and specta- tors on their gj.«punds." The AatenxeaD that the committee are not vested with full powers to exipel a chub is wide of the mar A, for again turning to the rule bock we and. "When it is proved to the satisfaction of the contmittee that a referee has been subjected to ill-treatment at the hands of players, members, or spectators, the committee shall hawe the mgrbt to cancel or suspend for a time the membership of aoch club. Still anscther correspondent urges that it is unjust to punAsSi a drab so severely for the conduct of spectators* who are not members of the Canton Haa-lequins. Rule 21 given above deals with this contention. All wiiil agree as to the need of the rule. If it was mot in existence- I fear that insurance com- panies woorid not accept referees as clients. If a club has supporters who forget the Btost elementary principles of sport, and who cowardly assamit a. referee, it is Plain --that the continued existence of such a club will do an immense amount of harm. Com- Petitions were not orgaaised to provide Slip- porters of any club with the opportunity of referee baiting. Club who have unfulfilled fixtures with "Canton Harlequins will, as a, sequel to the expulsion, receive the league points. The annual draw for the cup and shield Competitions will taise place on Tuesday, rpbruary 9, at the Bristol and Sooth Wales Hotel. Talf Juniors deserve commendation for the prompt manner they have this season prepared their defence against appeals. At the last meeting they produced certifimtes- at very short nouce-that J. Douovan and I J:) Morgan were within the age limit. Walsh. of Grange Barriers, has received a 'PTovision:.tl transfer to Mackintosh. He made a proonising debut as custodian for Macks last Saturday. The committee desire to remind junior clube that, they have no right to withhold transfers of players who desire to join senior ■eiuba except for causes set forth in the • Welsh Football Union rales. Clubs who con- i eider that they have cause to refuse trans- fers must communicate their objections im- mediately to the union. Adamsdown failed to raise a team against •"Canton last Saturday. and the Dervishes thus gain the league points. Adamsdown late, this week held a special meeting of mem- bers to endeavour to revive interest in the club. Whether the effort will prove suc- cessful or not will be proven by the ahility or- inability of the Gaolel- to field a team tkis afternon again st the Fruiterers. The finances of Canton United are so low that tbe union has made the olub a grant to enable the payment of the annual sub- lecti-lo,tion to the union. The club's balance- sheet was a credit to the officials, and proved I that the organ,isation is run in almost a rrecord way economically. It is a pity that such an interesting match "as that between the Wanderers and Mack- 5; intosh should have been marred by Tustin and Baker (Wanderers) and Morgan (Mack- intosh) being ordered off. As a spectator, I ,am in agreement with the referee's "report that the offences were not serious. No blows were struck. Two of the trio made them- selves ridiculous by raising their hands in a fighting attitude. It reminded one of a -CCU pie of cats not at all anxious to get to I dose quarters. Neither of the trio will play i:i the next four league games. Matches for four league points count as s two sepiarata league games is the latest wwint of the committee. This is good news for those on the suspended list. The league is in an interesting at-age. The Wanderers and Canton are running neck ?nd neck, for both have lost three I?a?rae pomts e"h. whilst Mackintosh and RomHiy g+ve lost four eaeh. These four clubs are all, therefore, well in the running for the ohampionsh ip. Bridgend and District. I I am gfcad to hear that LLanharran has de- cided to re-eitar the league. Although the groima were pretty hard, most of the league games were fulfilled. The chief contest was, of course, the meeting" of the Lions from Nantymoel and Giliach Goch en the latter's favourite tump. The fact that; Grlfaeh held a four years' ground record added an extr-a. zest to the struggle. The record went, bang, for the Lions inflicted a severe whacking by 12 points to 5. The Jjions' supporters are naturally asking what sort of teams UiUi have been playing to retain their record so long. Just a reminder to the querists. Only last season Nantymoel themselves were the victims on the tump by 21 points tq 3. However, now the preeioas record is gone for ever, I hope GHlt will begin to show their real form and endeavour vo have their revenge when they visit the den in the return fixture. Nantymoel, by the way, have a ground record, too. G-iifach s weakness this season lies with the back?. This and inattention to train- ing on the one hand. and the expectation of _Nan,tym<)el that it would be a hot straggle, and, therefore, worth training for, resulted in the bjg victory of the latter. The win was thoroughly deserved. May the record rest in peace on the tmp! The Rulers from Oefn Cribbwr were at flaera-u to meet Tally s lambs, and felt pretty sure of an easy time and a couple of league ?>oints. Their dSsappointn?nt was sTea?. and tto, might ha.ve been greater, for Cefn were wry lucky to come away with a point, the -re,.i-ult of no scoring being done. The Riders were at full strength, for Skipper Watkins had recovered sufficiently to appear behind the perck. Oaerau again showed an all-round improvement in their play The backs passed well. and the fine, combined passing movement in the list minute of the game deserved sucoeiis. Captain Walters at full back gave a rea.l'ly brilliant exhibition. His Sticking and fielding could not, have been surpassed. Ginger Clark and F. Hanniford worked nicely together in the quartette. It was at ha.lf where the Riders were surprised. They ha.ve an idea that their skipper cannot be equalled as a setuin worker. Young fui Harry was simply great. The rapid improve- ment he has made marks him ottt, a .player with a future. The flyer Deronald and his partner would serve his Bide better by parting with the ball sooner. The tips were the equals of the redoubtable Riders, and none did better than C. Jones, Berry, furies, and a ph?ye- in a scarlet jersey. I wonder if the last named felt the hom&nr of wearing that jersey. Oefn Cribbwr were well served at back by that brilliant player, Ikey Downs. At three- quarter Dido Rees a.nd Bert Jones did well., At half Oar G-eorgte was overshadowed by his opponent. Dad Morgan was in great farm a,ad covered bit? sttppsr well. The pick of the pack were Dick Watkins, G. Butcher, "Slogger" Hold, and AptMne. Maesteg Rangers paid the penalty of ta-kwi'? a weak side to .antymool Excelsiors, ■who were at full st.reo.gth. The Excelsiors ceptv,red the notches b) 5 points to nil. The game was not one to gothime over, being a- ion of scrimmages from start to finish. The light Ranger forwards gave a meritorious display, but were outweighted and beaten by the superior wa.tW. of the Xsce&siors. Messrs. Richards and Co. sangth-e club gong "Good old Excelsiors from Nazity- anoel with gusto last Saturday indght. Tkraagh some misunderstanding whether the match should be played and neglect of the home officials 11U not preventing Llam- gynwd from making the jourmy, the game at Bndgend was litt more tiiiaat a practice fcr oert,a,in members of the senior team, who seemed to delight in showing how clever they were. The boys of the Old Parish w-ore, how- ever, equal to the occasion, and wwe, oniy defeated by 10 points to nil. The Llaa Club intend protesting. Rhymney Valley Juniors. I Two leagne games were played last Saturday. Hiiros five of their players, Rhymney Scarlets journeyed to Deri, and had to borrow Some of the home men. Rhynmey. though disor- yariised, played a plucky game. The best of tkei-r side were E. iques and Harry P. Jones (Den). The latter dropped 1- goal for Rbym. aey. Rafher a curious inoident happened wrth. RhjTnney's second goal. The ball weat over the bar, but was blown back by th-e wind. The home supporters were dissatisfied o,t, the goal being allowed, but the referee was perfeoWy correct in his decision. For Deri Jack Bowen was easily t,he best ,man. Of the backs Taswell and Thomas welle the olioice. Aberbargoed Seconds, on a ratiber hard groumot enterftined tthymney Seconds. A.ber ran out witsners by J. Connor try to nil. ^JMKork 8It4W. Bante played fimekz The Aber- hargoed. Bar SStymmex Pacry, Ford, and. J nam wtm rile. test.
I ABERNANT ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL…
I ABERNANT ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB. I TOP ROW: W. J. Wil-liams (trainer), Morgan Williams (,president), Lot Williams, T. Fowler, W. Thomas, Evan Pugh, W Bewou (captain), A. Panniers, and F. Parry. BOTTOM ROW: George Davies, W. Williams, Dai Williams, D. Williams, J. Devnold, a.nd W. Panniers (assistant trainer). The above club are at the head of the Second Division South Wales League, and have the following recordPlayed, 6; won, 1 4; drawn, 1; lost, 1. [Photo, lix. D. D. Williams, Abenaman.
IRhondda District Old Boys…
I Rhondda District Old Boys I Mr. Oliver Rees controlled the last league meeting in excellent style. U wymypia, Old Boys made a big mistake in disregarding the age limit. The leaigne has ordered the olub to hand over two league points to Ety Rovers, but revenge is sweet, ] amd on the return match, played a, week later, Llwynypia returned the compliment by pro- testing against the age of a couple of Ely Rovers. The latter failed to prove the ages, and now Llwyny are crowing over the a,ward of league points. A very sensible alteration has been made in the rules. After to-day, protesting clubs must depoit half-a-crown for each player pro- tested a?adms?. This will prevent frimlous
I ---D. LEWIS (Pontypridd).…
D. LEWIS (Pontypridd). I IX Lewis, is one of the most promos in-g yo?ns players in the Pontypridd t?aj? and I his inclusion in th? pack is calculated to (materially strengthen it. He started ais footbaJl career at his native place, Blaenllechau, where he played for some tizne with the Stars, and afterwards for some seG- | • j [Photo, WfUnamB and Williams, Pontypridd. sons with the Blaenllecbau Crescents. In these jujiaor ongiuiisations he considerably distinguished himself, cund was regarded as absolutely the finest lotward in the Rhondda ?"ticy JwftSor Jj?<g?e. He &g?red pro- ? aninenuy in the jimior inter-league matches, and captained the Rest of the League im = naatch wiith the cheLinpions.
CARDIFF WEDNESDAY NOTES.I
CARDIFF WEDNESDAY NOTES. I The Thistles, after their great win over the Post Office last week, surprised their sup- porters by only accounting for the Whartons by 2 to nil. They, however, played a much re-arransed and weakened teftm, and it wao not surprising t-hat the same high standard set in the P.O. match was not maintained. None of the new players tried are likely, however, to offer serious opposition to the claims of the old and tri-ed members. Their victory, however, wae well deserved, and the championship now seems to rest between Penarth Parish Church and them, the Thistles, nth a. two-point lead. being first favourites. What might have proved a -most interesting match was marred on the part of Clare- gardems by foul play, which ended in Andrews, one of their backs, being ordered off the field before the close of play. Time after time the Post Office men were tripped and fouled, and, despite frequent warnings by the referee, the Gardeners continued to try axd avoid by any means a score on the part of the Office men. Their style of play is creating a reputation round the clubs, and ttulees altered is likely to not only bring dishonour to themselves, but also to the league. They should not forgat that the ball is' the object of their energies and not the opposing players. Pena-rth Wednesday are going very steadily, and, though meeting with a number of re- veTsen early in the seascwi, they bal* of late been showing consistert form with a series of wins and making steady progress in climbing the league ladder. The game between the Ivy and Mey- poleoms was well contested, aM ended in a draw of a goal each. Bullock played well up to the time of his injury, as also did PuocJL I
ENGLISH CUP: SECOND ROUND…
ENGLISH CUP: SECOND ROUND I Matches P!ayed Saturday, Feb. 6 SOCCERITIT:'S" FOHECA8T8. "Ptyiowth .Argvio T. Exeter. •Tott<>aitva Votenr.T v. Fu'.h&m. ».Nottingham forest v. Brent ford. Leicester totse v. -Derty County. •Crystal -Paiaos v. Burnley. -Portainomh v. Sheffield Wednesday. Bii'ckimrn Borers v. •Chelsea. •Nawcastla United v. Blackpool. Preston Ncith End v. «Sunderiaad. •tVooi-wic?> Arsenal r. Mdllwali. Liverpool T- •IforwicL. City. -west Bj-onrwioh Albion v. Bradford Cft. -LReds City v. West lIMn. Stockport County v. »G IOSSOJL .,m4" Ctty v. Bury. •Maoobester TJailied y. r»f Wu. Co Txauod at Maoed oWa {■vtabiv wianar tc <ato' the "ilmkdild JNwuii. t
I Treorky Hockey Club. I.
I Treorky Hockey Club. I This club was only formed in October, of 1903, but has come to the front in a short time, as will be seen by the record. It con- sists of about 35 members, and has a ladies' team as well. Great interest is taken in the game in the locality, as the spectators I are increasing- every game. Matches played, 6; won, 3; drawn, 3; lost, 0. I GOAL:— ERNIE DAVIES has shown exceedingly fine form, especially a3 it is his first season, and has saved some really marvellous shots. Always on the alert. I FULL-BACKS: — LLEW. THOMAS, a right back of great pro- mise. A favourite with the spectators. His •defcnce is really very fine, and will no doubt, develop into a good player, who can expect a trial for hij country. W. LEA, the left back, although lacking speed, feeds his forwards in good fashion and has played good games. He is a very hard hitter. A papular chairman. SYD. MICHAEL will become a good player with great care. Somewhat erratic at timw. Has shone to advantage in moat of the games. He is a splendid "tackier." D. O. JONES is, undoubtedly, the hardest worker itt the team. Always on the ball. Has played some fine giamee with tho cdub. T. D. THOMAS plays a ha.rd game at centre half, and is often the stumbling block of tho opposing centre forward. Has good speed. W. EVANS lacks practice, buit generally has the beet of the tussle with his opponents* Has tho ha-hit to fall ourt off his position. W. J. THOItLAS should have metre ohanoes- to iplay, aa he knows the game well, buft is ra ther too cool on the field, and does not hit hard enough. Tjihrnss speed, bat tackles very well. FORWARDS: — R. IC. A-USTIN, caPt.ai'n, ig a good opportunist and takes all the chances he gets, but should not got. t, out of position. play, a very hard game. It is a pity he caurrot get off to play oftener, as he will develop into a 9-d (player with more practice. BERT MIOHAKL, vioe-aapbain, uses his speed to advantage, and is always on the ball He i seoand on the liøt. of scorers. He shouM :00 mQ."e œ.reful in -not girring "Sticks." Works haxci with the cluJ>. W. JENKIN3, tthe ??s forward is abmt ??.hc best suited for that posS Re^S "ible for ?ood burste, and aiways koaro ?o his poqition. top scorer of .the club, and ta?ea all &- tt?t come ins wa?  is the hmwrldw seeret?jy of tbo-cLub, and ?Yes a lot of his time to duty. He the -v?,-Ado left of the team. M?u? Mt wander fro?n hM p?si?o?.H? is the best and PrOWe-gt ?dnbh?r" in ?fo????rd hM. &metimes oy?-ruBe the ?.1 wm become a good pdiayer. Dawill?. "VZIE^ ptays 0WOMe rigft Centres Werils, "K,H f speed, hu? cnSc  ti-. Jle is better suited for a babak "itdOM althOug*L he has played %ry w,-a m oome al the games. W J. JENKIN i« arst t?gerve for ?ny ooei. tiott in the f?wa.rd lh? & h^ p!? 6,3me ?od g&mas at tnaMo left. ?i?  ke?m *n the gu,. <?f? 'P'r8.ct.ioe Pfa  =or-ning, ? <Wras  PIRYO& Ser  JO-N-?l3tB m ? midg?. of t-h??I?. & is T keen. 011 the game. He i 1Iti'Wla.Y'eJ reqtdrecLqLd -wijl gum OU)t W I Jb.i.Imtle's. D()toiœ.Miust ba.ve more pra.atjce tD bmume a I*Mlar member of the oxst team. i J'r &?SS?'??T°?? P?ym? at oo?ido lttu give ? ?? game fu? ahraw two -tho owing to illness. He is fo™ iSS- Present, but will soon be in f'L"a P49-i- Acts reteme in the Ilffitri-*w n^ aethe. of tb« elm,. the e. I
I SKITTLE NOTES.I
I SKITTLE NOTES. I [By "FLOORER."] I Raxi7 Holton, despite & r?vemaB a.t the h^S^feteTof f theCtty this week, aw.i hold a com- %w h?ad in. the "bqe. TW match scaiDst the My was worth goiner maes to dw Gity boys 8tickm« to thwr donehtv oPlKmen.ts like l BInd wiiuirag on the i, C?neeU is stm ia& <-?. bJ Almaetf- ??? m?e}Ka want ?w??i??h? ?? the ?ys P?y ?M' ? they are h, he staxu weB. 1),b??ey was simply  erarad work, and trfrUs^mi? craok, also plaretl a beau- ttr4l4 ra- for hw 3'4. The brotilem p&h?er a»d Sr v T EL Ptetfied a fine game, VVh a Qhoer Saa-ry Howe gawewhen it wlw owe r.! Them h- '-u •son^e very good matches ^'nsr the ?k.not?Ny the Heltons and the Greyhounds. Holtons winning by t? pim. Slaman's boys were caught nap- ping   Rute Docks won ra-th?re? wer the J''???? ? ^he^ty had a very ea«v ? ta?k with Penarth Plymouth. W. Solo- mon played a grand game, getting into the team vice C. Franklin, who showed good 8¡>orting spirit in standing down, although DZrlie i3 playing very consistently. Before tnese note are in print the tit-bit of the league will have been played, viz., City v. Holton, set Barry, and I think the City will just win. NEXT WEEK'S MATCHES AND REFEREES. FEBRUARY 1. i Pen.arth Dock v. Roath Liberals—Referee appointed by Penarth Plymouth. Central Liberals v. Holton CBarry)—Canton Conservatives. Cardiff City v. Greyhounds—Ma.indy. King William IV. v. Bute Docks—Holton (Barry). Barry Centrals v. Four William IV. Iriah Institute v. Royal Oaik-Ganton Con- servatives. Plymouth Books v. Oddfefiowa—Central liberate. (New Park "Liberals v. Clyide-Msindy. FEBRUARY 2. Maindy v. Penarth pqymouta,-Bfte Docks. [ FEBRUARY 3. Greyhounds v. Central Liberals-Royal Oak. Canton Conservatives v. New Park Liibera.lsr- Cardiff City. Clyde v. Plymouth Rocks—Four Elms. FEBRUARY 4. Penarth. Plymouth v. Penarth Dock—iPly- mouth Rock-s. Holton. (Barry) v. Maimdy-K-ing William IV. I Royal Oak v. Barry Central—Oreyhotind. Oddfellows v. Irish Institute—New Pferk Liberals. FEBRUARY 5. Roath Libera-ls v. Bute Dooke—Clyde. Four Elms v. King William IV-Iriah In- stitute. (All matches on alley of first-named club.) CARDIFF AND DISTRICT LRAGU-E. Cardiff Clty. Seymour, 28; H. Griffiths, 28; R. Moere, 25; H. Howe, 24; W. Davey, 28; T. Lawrence, 23; K. Fisher, ?; W. Moore, 22; G. CouaseH. 25; T. =Lrl, 34; J. FUher, 23- J. Moore, SS—tot?, 3M. tl, PhIII6" 41; G. al'2: Well 15 T. Mslk<yr 22; W. ?iBPh, 26; A. )T?, 26; J. Gordon, 21; E. O'XXmneH, 24; W. Coonrhs, 26; 147, 32; J. Deane, 34; A. Langley, -31-tctal, 321.
-THE SCUDAMORE CUP I
THE SCUDAMORE CUP I The following teams have entered for the above cup, value five guineas, and offered by Mr. E. F. D. tfoudamore, Rhymy :Tre- liarris, Blaenavon, Merthyr Y.M.C.A., Mer- thyr Thursdays, Twynrodyn. Dorwiada, Aber- d&m Abergavenny, Tredegar, New Tredegar, JBar^oed, Rhymney, and Pontlottyn United. The fixst match in the first round was .played on Thursday between Blaenavon and ,.reharris on the ftjst-nained ground. The remaindor of the matches in the first round will be played on Thursday, February Uth, when the following teams have been drawn to play each other:—N?w Tredeg?r V. Rhymney and ,Pontlottyn; Bargoed v. Trede?ar; Dowlais v. Twynrodyn; Adare v. Merthyr Y.M.CtA.; and Merthyr Tnurs- days v. Abergavenny. The matches to be days v. ?he ?rooBd of the first-named ?play,ed *zL The cround of the firstimuned
ASSOCIATION CODE. I
ASSOCIATION CODE. I Senior Cup Programmes. CARDIFF LADS AT ASTON. I Law 12 is simplicity Hoelf. It requites no | underlining. Otiher things may be worn I besides the boots and shin guards mentioned, but in that matter individual taste has full I play. c LAW 12. A 13layer shall not wear any nails, except such as have, their heads driven in flush with the leather, or metal plates or pro- jections, or gutta percha, on his boots. Or on his shin guards. If ba,rs or studs on the soles or heels of the boots are used, they shall hot project more than half an ir-ch, and shall have all their Paeteminss driven in flush with the leather. Bars shall I be transverse and flat, not less than. haLf a.n inch in width, and shall extend f-rom side to side of the boot. Studs shall be round in plan, mot less than half an inch in diameter, and in no case conical or pointed. Any player discoveired infringing this law shall be prohibited from taking further part in the match. The referee shall, if required, examine the players' boots before the commencement. of a match. N,c,te.-Wearimg aoffc indiarrfbber on the soles of boots is not a. violation of this law. The visit to Asiton of the Cardiff Schools' League team was a disastrous one so far as the result of the match was concerned, but in every other respect the outing partook of the usual excellent and pleasant expe- riences which are. some of the great benefits of the competition. A comfortable journey. Effusive greetings and welcome at Stow Hill. Messrs. Bayley Perry and Shdpton (old friends) doing the honours. Free tram rides to Aston Cross, where a well-meanin-g native kindly volun- teered to Shipt-on (to his disgust) the right road to Aston. Attention to the "inner man." A look through Aston Hall, with the rapddifty of the proverbial Yankee on tour. And the match on the Villa ground. The game-oh, dear. 6-1. Ob, lor! Aston won. Aston deserved to Win. By giving much detailed comment one would, perhaps, be doing, unwillingly, an injustice to the winners. The Cardiffians were beaten —and that's just it. That and nothing else, despite another grand display „ of goal- keeping by the Cardiff midget. Kuwing that j at tea time I should be expected to "hold forth" with some of my usual oratory (for which rea-son. the Cardiff officials carry me about), when the game ended I went for a quiet stroll to Stocleland Green to compose my masterpiece. Last Thursday the Cwmscvrt "Daily Dreamer" published a full report. I apipend an extract or two. Mr. Chairman, Ac., &,c.Having been called away by an important appoint- ment, my position in responding to your very kind vote of welcome (and sympathy) is a very difficult one. ("iSnpeai up!") I do not knu-w what my Cardiff coikagues have agreed upon as the correct explanation of this afternoon's defeat. (Laughter.) Perhaps it is that the Aston, boys scored more goals. Perhaps Aston were too big. Perhaps they played a rough and brutal game. ("Sit down.") Perhaps Cardiff were exhausted after their ride, or played too soon after dinner. (iXore laughter.) Perhaps it wafl t'he rotten and awful refereein-g of friend Haynes (Shipton, "What about that penalty?") But, gentlemen, I am a truthful man. (Hear, hear.) I will tell the truth, as I always do. ("Question!") Perhaps tih-a-t will be my best policy with so many keen Astomians present. ("Hear, hear," and laughter.) The Cardiff lads met a. better team. (Hear, hear.) Don't mis- understand me, gentlemen. The Cardiff lads were as good a.s Aston in all things but one. ("Name!") Well, in grit—(hear, li-ea.r)-in sticking to it—(hear, bear)-and in playing the game to the end. (Loud applause.) Gentlemen, Cardiff were beaten —{Shipton: "What about tha.t penalty?" and cries cf "Order, order")-were beaten by a more sikilful team. It is no disgrace to Cardiff to be beaten by such a magnifi- cent- team as Aston, (near, hear.) Gentle- men, I thsirok you for your toast, and We from Cardiff can o,nly hope that the grand team whioh beaft us so easily this afternoon will gets its desserts and win the shie4d. (Iioud applause.) My speech was much longer than this, but these extracts must suffice. I wish I had the space to tell of the other happenings. Escorted 'back to Snow Hill by Messrs. Perry, Norwood (whom we were glad to meet again), a.nd the in-epressible Shipton behind hi-shuge •spittoon-shaped 'P'pteo. The perplexities of our league "Lloyd George" who collected six-and- twopence from the company with most dis- astrous results to the ago-nised victims. But I cannot. Our local cup-ties are clamouring for a paragraph. One tiling more I will say. If anyone cares to send me a postal order far Ute, and a stamp for .rePW I will supply for 'with a fuM and complete account of Cardiff's attempt- to become divisional cham- pions and its sequel at Villa. Park. Last week's cup-ties and the draow on Satur- day night have resulted in a practical repe- tition of last season's concluding stages. Except that Merthyr Town tajiee the place of Aberdare, the two semd-flnals axe precisely the same. The two Rhondda olufbs are pitted against each other, and for the second time, and the second time in succession, the Valley will have a reptresemtative in the senior cup final. Cwmparc and To-n-Pentre will, tno doubt, be feeling quite content with, the way things have panned out, and if they can both agree upon and suggest to the Association a neutral ground within easy reach of their respective supporters, I have no doubt that gro,tmd will be adolaod- Llaneily put iipo a eood struggle at Cwmparc. although, doubt- less, the giate was affected by the bog match takijog- place over the mountain. Llaaielly were q-uite within their privileges in deciding to play at Clwmpare. They had "choice of ground;" amd if they chose to play on their opponents' field it is no concern of anybody else. Possibly, "negotiations" took place, but that is a detail between the two clubs con- cerned. The astute committee of Cwmparc po-s-sibly noted the possibility of another semi- final with their dear neighbours lower down the valley at Ton-Prntre, a.nd I canmot imagine their objecting if Llaneily decided to pday at Cwmparc. I had promised myself the pleasure of wit- nessing the Mardy v. Ton-Pemtre (match, but other matters intervened. However, I had the good fortune to receive the other morn- ing a paragraph or two bearing upon it, and, knowing my thoughtful correspondent for an impartial observer, I can. include his note with a contented mind. The gsume, as was to be expected, was remarkable for its evenness amd keenness. There wae a scarcity of goals, and the solitary one which went to Ton-Pentre was very valuable. Mardy will now be able to concentrate their efforts on the Welsh Senior Cup. They have now to meet Conn ah's Quay, last year's conquerors of Treharris. The Rhondda emithuisiast who is going about. with dream6 of the two senior cups of the Principality coming to his valleys is certainly looking well ahead. What? Mardy were unfortunate in having to play with a reorganised team. The ground''was very hacd, but the home oommittee had placed some fine ashes on several portions. In the early part of the game both sides were inclined to go in for long kicks--very often with little an?bod'—MML more than 00lœ the man w?s played too Wm=-OuolY. The referee made it deay that dirty P^y wouM not be aHowed, and both aN.?ie'?s yP?y ?down, to aonhe good footwork, a??tbo?h those ponetty runs and eha-rnt passes one, likes to see were few and far between. Mardy fully deserved to score more often than once in the first half, and Coleman in goal tor Ton saved twice more by luck than good play, as he fell, and only over-eagerness on the part of Mardy sent tho ball at a ternfflc pace to the right of the upraght. Towards the close of the first half two excellent shots, one from the extreme right and the other from the left, by Mardy nearly found their mark. Play improved in the second half, both sets of backs doing- well, but. the forwards were at fault often in shooting when. out of range. Early in the .eoond haM Fyfe put in a good one, and Morns saved in capital style, the ball etriking the upright and rebounding into play after being nsted out. Ton now improved immensely, but met with a grand d,ofenœ They persisted h taking long shots, and Morris persisted in punching them out. Ton now put through, but the whistle had pre- viously sounded for off-side. The Mardy halves tackled well, and with Golding at the top of his form it looked as if the game would end in a draw. Mardy again made a, great effort, but Russel and Ourtis were at home, and Grant receiving- sent along the left and forced a corner. This was well placed and equally well cleared. The ball 'reached Russel, who smt it back at a. 'te'rrimc rate along the ground, and it found the net ithout the goalkeeper having an earthly ch?mce with it. He was in no way to Mame for the goal, as no one seemed to have thought it part of his business to attempt to stop it. It was one of those goals that will decide matches, and: it will possibly be a long time ere we shall see such another. Without detracting from Russel's splendid shot, Morris deserved better luck than to be left without suipiport when all his side were between him and the successful shooter. The Maxdy men seemed to be a little mixed during the latter stages of the Eecond' half, and the Ton men were just then at their foe.st. It would be almost unfair to select particular players, and Mardy were unlucky to lose through such an unusual goa;l. At Aberdare Treharris increased their already biggish list of wins on the famous gTQ11ond, and thus aain qualified for the semi- o-round, All the scorm? was done in the first finals. &-ad on the olay Treharris served half, and on the play Treharris n served their lead of 2-1 at haM-time. _Bci>x their goals came from well-placed corners. TowardB the end of the game there was a suspicitm, to put it one way, of extra leisureliness. which lcoked like a wasting o.f time and the ball was so much out of play th?t interest, from the homesters' point of view, slackened off. The record of point af in the senior cup for the past half-dozen years is one of which the club can justly feel proud. For a club in the first year of its existence to reach the semi-final is a distinct testi- monial, and Merthyr Town bave a very creditable performance to look back upon. The tie with Treharris is certain to be a ro-uS.) ng" ga.me,and., given a conveniently nou,tral ground, this success of Merthyr Town will prove of great value to the newly- organised olub. Merthyr is now a fine com- bination. and Treharris will need to be in tip-top form when the meeting takes place. The destination of the "pot" is quite an open question with the four clubs stall left in.
- - - - - -PONTYCLUN STARS…
PONTYCLUN STARS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB, 1908-9. TOP ROW: W. HoUinefoead, S. Alfoird, D. Lewis (vice-captain), W. Rufbes, W. Jones,and.C. Daumcy. SLCOND ROW: R. Jenkins, D. Morgan, E. Rees, T. WSarburton, andJI. Kempsiter. BOTTOM ROW: A. Penn, G Batohol-ar (captain.), and W. Daflrjs. The above team maintained their ground, record for Season 1908. Æ
Air Rifle Notes.I
Air Rifle Notes. I [By "BULL'S EYE."J < Cardiff and District League 1 With a very ordinary eeries of league matohes, interest this week centred in the second round of the Dewar Cup, where the sjx principal clubs were engaged. With the exception of the York and Sta.g, who formed the other pair of the round, all the teams gave of their best, four teams reaching 370. The result of the round will probably see the Atlas and Albert fighting their last year's battle over again in the final. Of the four matches, the meeting of the Albert and Victoria attraoted greatest interest. This was the firth meeting of the pair thid season, each team now Having won two, the first fliiiwh in tiie itewa,r 61ileld being ttrawn. .bout teams have euvuous eyes on the cup, uuu it was an secret that tne winner taj.5 ween wonki lie lnouiuett nrst iavoiuite 101' tne n>xu. ahe Vnan Une advantage ol the range, out, mis was at once neuwaiiseu cry Lew jUiCA-ena getting 54 asamet A. 'A'Uckeir's &i. A ic-acl o.<>iiuJit>a on the nxst man goes a, long way ounvarus winning, ana tins the V'lctt. iound to mMr cueu, io>r, try as they wouid, tney Cjui-d never get their head in i'ront. their nearest approach peing at tile Illtnal, wUeu w. Mum.r, na.vmg Ha?ued a iiit?r\alm, loni Jones, tne &ww,es were called -Ali.,L,rt, 186, Victoria lbo. With olliy t/his small margin aiviuing tne teams, tiieie was not much in lt, but the A's last SIX are a ha; d lot to head off, aiul Alec, uratter, who resumed, gauiiing three iram A. amiui, prac- tically placed tne is kue ceyond doubt. Anowier ),5 by T. W. Jones agiainsit 30 ny -D. 'J/nomas sealed the Vies late, and tney re- tried beaten in a weii-contested game by haif-a-oczen. line A's. score ot i/o is. the best | put cn the Vies range fby a -visiting team this season. contrary to general expectation, the Atlas gained all easy win over their near neigh- bours, the DuRe ol York. While but very tew expected the Yorkers to pull it off, it was igeneraiiy conceded tmat they would push the A's 2ill we way, but they tignaliy faiied, tne cup-hoiders wdtJll 37 o winning by 16. Curiously enough, line their brother A:8, tne Atlas started witn a 34, Tommy I'arkin being at his best and snowing W. C. Wells tbe way by four points. Another misnap, when Brown dropped oig'ht to F. Lush, seemed to demoralise we DLtkc-, for ol tne remainder only Wait. Weiis, Sid. Grant, and Jack Millar seemed to have any Hg-ht in tnern. At the finish J. Lee and Reoori also failed, the former getting three mags and failing to find the bell. It was a very onesided game .tor two strong teams who run each other so close in the averages. The Adelphi and Engineers provided a most exciting and interesting match right through. kitst the Atieipini led, then the soldiers drew level, only to find their OIPPO- nents ?o to the trout a?a.}?. So the baM16 nents thro?hou.t the pieoe, when, after Wren had put his side anead for the first time, Jones, with 31 against 32 by J. Wells, lost the advantage, and Willie Weils and W. Lane were lett to decide the issue. The occasion affected both men, for neither really got gollng, and- finishing 30 all, the match was left undecided. In the remaining match the York were set to beat the Stag, which they managed to do through the efforts of their last taree men, who gained ten points betwe-en them. Aleo Jackson was the best of the winners wath 34, Harold Ward and A. Moon being next best withe's The Atlas did not, repeat their mistake in the turn league ?a.? with the -0" P?r?J??? by their experience of thedr nrat me"ing Mua year, the AUa? did wt make the error of taking the Okak too cheaply in the first half. Had they done so they would ha.ve gone under, for, despite two failures on the part of Jack Powell and Brown, the Mk'? last six held the A's last t?Jf to a pÅe ? Points. The Oak lost the match in ?e fl-t half, Binder, Chamberlain, and N-k- lulling, with the result that they were ten down at the interval." George Morris {33), Willie Smith, Frank Paynter, Lages, aud Pritoha,rdi (32) were top eaW-Ye- for the winners, while for the Oak J. E. Powell just failed to notch his second possible against the A's. Gxasshoff seems to have got rid of his nerve trouble, and is now returning fine scores. His 33 was worth least another point, and James also shot well for the same return. In the other league fQr tbe game ret urn, -T, matches the York beat Splotlamds, and the Adelphi piled up a big against the City. Fred Brovyn got another possible. A- Wells and T. Howe just failing to emulate their comrades' performance- D Jenkins and J. ONeiJJ. were the beat of the Citbjens with 32'e. Cardiff Licensed Victuallers' League I The obamplowhip of the Cardiff Licensed Victuallers' Ijeagae ? now t,<PLr4 mtents a?d t. t, purposes deeded. and the Stuart oa? be looked upon a? retaining the title. Had t.he ?13amba,rians beaten them this week the Anchor might have stood a obamM Still there's many a 810, and if the Anchor should happen, to win the matehthat h? been ordered to be re-fired they w3?  caaee troaiwe to t?e ohenwicn, Joe B??- Dmom. and Wings ?Mo for the Srtuart's wm, gainL/^ore Dl*nts off their imen than the Ba ?"  by. Andy F'n?asotn?dG?Ht?a? amished up w?tL With 32e. T, Ia ?e? andd D^?d t^l7^ b7 the falluro of Wade and Dwvey, pair 1 OR'M9 e ht between them. Erni e 11-epatimzf and Stain stro," ha-, ? -r-t defeat, but, tbugh th?y  wen, they failed to gain any material a?n?. the Stuart winning with 371 to 361. The winners scored consistently; onJy t- m?n fa,ilm? to reach the 30's, the losers ha?ng four under. Merthyr Notes. I Ihe Gordons sustained a severe reverse I this week, being defea-ted by the Merthyr Conservative by no less than 22 points, the totals being 369—347. A score like this from the Gordons needs eome explanation, but, with the exception of Jcmkins (33),. every man showed poor form. This defeat will seriously injure the Gordon's chancer of premier honours. Only one map on the Conservatrve cide failed to get in the 30'e- Harry CSham- berlain was their beet with 33. The M.E.T., who are doing well lately, put on a good score of 367 aigainst the Bees U5. Howard, Haines, and Ooliey (1) ^°t. 33 s. The Bees' best was George (33), J. 0. Bond following with 2. The Mardy v. Macks match prenyl ,mo»t exciting, the result being a draw of 342 each. Both cl.u are capable ,f a better score than this. Adams and fvariS were top shots for Mardy <31 each), and W. Pa-es (1) 32 for the Mlaoke. Aberfan had no fixture this week, The position of the leading clubs is now most efereating. and a sporting- finish should be seen for the D- A. Thomas trophy. Merthyr made a splendid show 188t year in the international shoots, and I am pleased to find that a number of the boys are bu8ily! preparing for tWs 9easm.'s competitions. 'I Good luck to them! Inter-League Match. The Cardiff District .League deservedly re- gained the laurels which they left behind them at Merthyr a month back by defeat- ing a strong Rhondda Valley twelve by three points The scoring was exceptionally heavv. Cardiff finishing 382—or nearly 32 a man. Captain Hicks showed great judgment in arranging his men, a factor which went far towards victory. To two men belong mainly the credit, W. A. Smart, of Splott Conserve tiv€ starting off with a si 'bi e, and gi?ne SCavred'j iff a lead of 5. eM Ted Edwards, of the Albert, with 34, :holdithe Rhondda. crack— F. Thomas. With the exception of Kmsey, w.ho had an off-night, every man of the Car- diff tea,m did welL In addition of the. two to the two mentMMted, G-rifMhs (Engineers), A. Tucker (Victoria), and E. Leges (Atlas) also helped materially to their side's success with 33's. Along with Thomas, F. Owens shared, thg evening's lio-nours for the Rhondda, boljp getting perfWt 34's. l j Association Notes. Several matters of importance having to be dealt with at the Association meeting head this week at the York Hotel, Cardiff, was an unusually long one. A deal of time, waB taken u-p with discussion over the vexed cheap fare question, but thotigh th-e correspondence between Colonel Crosse, the eecrefory.of,tile National Rifle Association, and Mr. Parsons was hardly ot a satisfactory nature, air itlemcn need not, however, worry, for the looal railways will now that the Welsh Association have decided to again affilate with the parent body recognise members, of the Welsh Association. One point, however, club secretaries must bear in mimd--applica. tion .must-be made through Mr. Parsons, the Association secretary, at least seven days prior to date of travelling. Two disputes were dealt with at length, amd finally the matches were ordered to be re- Ared. The Stampers v. ilamoll-y Dock. awoli4 out of a defective bell, a distinct ring being heard when a shot struck' the three lini. The Stampers complained, and a new bell w# fitted in, but for some reason known to then- selves, the Dock refused to continue tip .match. The sooond dioputo come from BarrJ. and iprovea that the Dreadnought target P not reliable. The West and &a.1I had arranged to shoot a leape fixture, aitf also their first round in the .pewa.r Shield o* the siaime evezu-ng. An Bil^ngement. wåI made by which eaoh team fitfrt. ahot six mao in- each match. When thelue anatch w-rf 1 being concluded, the West en-d last mal. wanted a bull to win. JIe. fired and gQt an inner, but the disc flew up aou signalled a bell; It was Plainly die cernibde tha.t the ahot ir4 no bell and the Sta.rs refused to allow it, with ths consequent result that the eh^d 3natch wirf not finished. The association Iverenot callel upon to decade the league jjtatcJv but th. shield match they ordered to fbe ie-flred. Cardiff and District Association. The match of the week wa6 Lgh- mrchgrov on the la?tt?s ?? .T th? "boys of t? he viU&?e" are to be ^aeratulaten wbete -they ?Peote<t o?t t?i. fJol Th« arst m?tia?.betw?em th< ,t.ea.xns rulted in Bdrtaiwinm? by <mep?int record un men ha.vm? a? unbeao record. diso^^ement a. the start, for they had to wilk the wlm.U distance, owing to their just m: g the con meeting co,nveyances-fimt the P"-W-rthcon then the car, and again the WMia-eh 'boUt from Cardiff. So that when aaaived they were consideraJhJy "Iblowis" after their walk of about six miles and b'LTC-y At tc coimmence, shooting. Howler. C?'Mam low man led off with a bull for the. whieh so encouraged them that they ionly twe down at half-way. Oom.menciiiiS' ?& second half, it was a neok-andrneck race ?tl through, the score readling: LlalJ^Qwh, 362; Barchigrove, 360. < may get the- league honours. Transfers. I Many clubs a res tül in a £ oG over the question of .transfers, &ud one ?I?lica-tion from the :Bridend ue ,for confirmation was refused. All members of cl?"9 hUld mote thaA transfers wiU only be ?'ated for removal fr?m & district, or ia tM case of I two ciuibs an th? same "^lica-nts first cMb must "-e become de??t. The next meeting of the association 1 be held at We 'Y-ork nàtel, OaidiN, 0? f??ary 2& CABMFF tASSOCIATD?. *DowJa?. 8a!t!Mad.ha!Hnetitate. J. Shea. 4 54644"0 Canterbury ??44??—28 P. Jones 1 5 4 4 4 4 5—30 J. Johnson 4?5?5—26 E. :i-e .44:445?-29 A. J-Da?ey 5 ?4:??_? Stron.¡-man ..4 U 5.45 $-31 J.. ?rt .4?4445-29, J.A?icaon 1'HU W. PSTy ..3U45 5 4_28 J. ?ymour 4 4 2 4?2—25 H. Buntta? 5 3 5 ?s 14 ?-26 J,. 8ymour 5 54 3 4 4 4-29 W. Hart 4*?4554—30 I t=OodŠ' 44 HSS4-29 4 41 S 4 ?-24 It'; Chutzy ..5444445—M PMkef 4^f^453—30 B'4?6 4 44 5 5-31 H. Ea?y 4-f 447 07 D AtWns°° 5 HH 5 3-30 8. Virgin I ?4'45llM E; Jilt ..5,4-fy646 ?? 45?1  Total 357 "row 7i, .gt, Paul's—.W. Chick, 29; W. Benton 31; G. Stiff, *St. Fa.?'s-'W. Chict, 29; W. Dentoa; <} gtiStf' MMtin, K?C. M; J. Hin, 32; .F.  teT. 26. *St. VGw4m, M'JvM, 30; G. Best, 22. $. Howe^lh 2M6a; rtin, V<??. 29; i Aj?v., -29^t^, Vk 28; H. 21; ? R?t ?. 29; W. Hart, 31; %?b",rft, 27; H- ? ??y. 26 -A??PF?a?nt?M, 29, 8i. Vir?m, 29; W. EvaMs, sl"'??. ;?E •VWoria tnst!tut.e-W. WiltshS^r, 24; G. ^fflths, B. Dudley, 28; G. Tk. e94 0. latl 'pt'7; G. Dimond, 3C; A. Huzt&Me,- 3ty H. .,J, 26; F- Zal;7 M?n' 4i?-40tal- ??SGM W?-A- Thom? 30, a. Sb«te_ ?; ???. M.?J..MorgM, ?S?r_ Ma?A. KN't.?; ? OTM"Idd*, 29: T. CuNen, Zt;_W. Cu??.?a. ?ter, 95; W. caudw 30; F. Fnmcis, ?(?t? for 11 m, J09. <??Mgy MCE?s?P VK-TUALLBB? LB??E. I 6td-E KjPP««. 'N. ThMMa, 27; Vf ??s, ?N; G. HollŸman, '?; -? KiPpers M. W, Jonej, 29; J. Smith j?; B. NlnmeiE 28: H-.?ono?. T.j iG an, 28' T i??af W. Le?? 20^1 M. -M<???-P. ?tMr ?;?..Hcoper, 28; ? A^raon, ldlr-P. it2a7%. *i. l Z&i& ;By 25, A. P,4 itoc-* 3 i ^'John' 27;??!MdMy, ?? Edm'?'?! D. T?mer. 24; J re tm, 2S. Ccd?, N; ?B<T- Don, 22; 'A. 19; A-TM?'.?-tot?t,?. i mr V.u.¡.EY' .Wellh DrWon.  455 Yo G. Ho?? F?'4'SS-S! ?..BM-??'?4S54-? 1. Efockadajr 5+4 3&35—29 0. "5s* + li-12 David Owans 4-534444- w.MfIlard ?!?4SS?9 'J. Griath? .S54S!5-M A. Beasa.nt .?4*5? J- Venn +4 55464—31 J. WlUtiMS 414414 20 J. Venn.404 55U Z T. Haintou ..4 4 ? ? C. Hamlin ..545 5 5 4 s-32 J. Bessant .?4!!4-24. 8., Driffield .4 44 4334—26 8. S?t-?545? Flook ..4444334-2J .A..n.t ..+46454-30 M. R. !:vane .43' 5 4 4- 5- G ?.?454 ?M H. Oatley _355404- O. ?Beas?nt t??.st?i J Perry '544 44-45—39 H. Bessant 4 4 5 4 6 4 S-?il J.L.4?4-455-M A D?? ..545?*? T?aJ ""H" Tf., M? J. Jones, 27; J5. orifAU, P??' ?!  J.  27; ? itoll, 25; ,Nwre, 30; G-Mitbeg,,j- w ig. FUZ*.r, i6; w. È. P.azker, 30; 28' F. Da.vies, P ()oIJghlln,  1 31; Gi'ord. 28; H. Cottr23; T. 24-; ilmn..T<>s'C 'Klioøen, 26; G- -EVane, 2$; P- fJarthY, Eteton, 27,- w Brian, 23^ 325. ?-E? ?ND MSTB.KT LEAGUE. BRI>ÐGEND.A.'N I??ea. ?8; H. BiM? It 'Mynn"wJ'- Tbomae, 31; L. CosbyT i^ 'M &. 30; T. Cwoelius, %?3> d, SOD, _? ? ? Cw<?l;ua,M;j?<  a .??. ? T?  ?c? ;?;A:?Me?W_.J??, ? A W. nAM WiUt8» 2a: C. BaJTts, 30; .Rle:r J. T'tT?t?n. ZT? H. 6ph?y? ? 5- !gAwants, N—to?t??, ?'?' ? ? ?n S $; R. Uewefiyi1, 26 S. Slmmoads, 30, W. 6irnmonU, ?2$ 7?, Thomas, 31 ,tota1, ?'- •Ffaldai*v5r• At^J' 31: D, Jones, 25; Mria??' 28; C. Ijong, 28; a Johnson 29; c. Burrows. S* ,L   er, C lang,, iviiiwm, M; A.Whittakcr ?J, 54 st.' 1J:Ityd's-W. 1 31; K Vi. 29; j?. S5; W. D?. 2&; F. Brad??'. ? ??'?- more, 25; iD6'tz" more, Jante*. 26r»*3 Jalnw, 30; John. m^'t ^Lelon, J2; J' *Merthyrmawr-W, Davi., 31; B. Wany, 31; ør: LrSTwr Z,X; w- 0i11' 88: J- Sim, A. I^Thomaf 32 T. e1ius 31' M.EvM?.M. SJ5a 29; lk" Lambert, 2 ?M?.?'?-'T?mbwt,26;T. Hopkin, !?-tct?, ?- IB- oard(, ?ito (Baggms, ? T. Jenkins, 28; B. J<?.' T' ?H??. 28i ?- ?'? ?; ? H?<-s. i ?'.??; 'R- I??ies, 24; D. JonM. 26; „ THOMW, 27; T. jon,, 31; Ei Braml«y, 30-tDW, !? vHaynian, M; L. -H?yman, 29;'? Vickem, ?? c. ?i'ls, B6; T. WUUMns, Sl; G. Hw, i T. ButJer, 29; H. S??. 28; A. ??r., M ?n 24; A. Bc'?y. SO; J. pmar, 29-total, m. St- .Tf<'??n'?-j. Xll,!u' 29; W. Hopkm, 27; je? H?p.Mn. 26 ? A. B?ley, 2S A. Michingtoo, gg; J' Thompson, 23; j_ powen, 30; W. Mot tram, 29. P?. ?; A!f. Be&td, 27; J.' ^Richmond, 28' S?ndeK!, K—t?ta.t. 341. Y :M.Ç.A. <Bridgend)-Reea Wetta, 28; C. Harris 51: C- DATI-, ?! A. W. H?dwick. 29; G. H. Bur? ?; J." G. He?uya. !1; J. M'LeHMi. 31; H. Sp!nt?' 28; D. Edwards 29; 6 Simmonds, 32; W. SinunoO?' ?D?? *?<MnM. 31-tottU, W. 30; P- Tboma v ?er, Zo'; a. ««weiimy_B Brewer, 30; J. Thomas, 28; A. D?K? 31; H. Ridall, 26; J. GhHiths, 31; F. Btoo?, 29. Vt On, 31; A..2? W. GT:<Bths, 27; W.  rence, 31; C. 't?y,29?''G.T.ho!na9, }l—tot&I, 259..
GARN UNITED CRICKET CLUB.…
GARN UNITED CRICKET CLUB. I In connection with the Garn United 0riket Club a social gathering waa held at Nanty* gio on Wednesday evening, when about 60 members assembled. Mr. J. Cave presid. and the balance-sheet was a satisfactory one. During the evening the chairman presented Mr. H., Bann with a valuable pipe in recog- nition of services rendered. The following ofBcers were elected = the ensuing seasftn: -President, Mr. J. AHen; chairman, Mr. J. Cave; \ice-chairnsin, Mr. f. Groves; hon. sec., Mr. E. Jenkins; treasurer, Mr. W- Ocre, oaptain, MT. G. Morgan; vioe~oa.pta.in, Mr. T. Llovd; and committee—Messrs. J. B. Wil- liams; J. Lewis. M. Crockett, E. Daviee, T. Howe, T. Davijss, S. PhiHips, W. Bowe, U. Beee. H. Farrington, and H. Morgan.
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Miniature Rifle Notes.
Miniature Rifle Notes. By -22. Still the number of Welsh Miniature Rifle clubs are increasing. Monmouth as the latest to fall into line. Dr. P. Harvey and Mr. R. Hob-h-3 aire working energetically in the matter. The site for the range has already been chosen, near the River Monnow. and is central and easy of access. I have received a, number of letters with reference to the remarks made recently in this column as to the vaJue of recent records and the number of real 25 yard I ranges in South Wales. Unfortunately, the letters cannot be pub- lished as the writers desire, owing to leek of space. Mr. TOM EDWARDS (Risca). I weverel • clubs have written oorrectifs wie statement that there are only two run^s_°f 26 yards in South Wales, viz., Newport ind St. ^■agan's. Otiher clubs claiming to ha-sucii ranges are Llauelly., Maesteg, Ogmor# Vale, xCasca, and Brecon. A Lover of Miniature Rifle Kbtfotmg" Waesteg) quotes a number of instaP^P8 of Wghest rpossiblœ being scored at Dgmore ??e a.ndJtia?8te? in ilea9w cna.tc?'!Mtd *?s the names of the "oenturions"-????rB. ??rrymaji "(Ogmooo Vale), Oates, 'ou, an,d Griflitbs (Maesteg). ihe same writer also states that in a match Maesteg v. Ogmore Va,le--on a raiSf of 15 yards each of the Maesteg team f U't OTh & 'P?si'Me, and thus scored 800 o,?t 800. 7T is claimed a record, but, ? I have pointed out befoTe, Becton, in an Express cup competition, have the honour 4f, scoring WOoxit of 800 on a 25 yard range. J yuite a. cheery letter comes from ™T; «• E. *TO"Osl who has worked wonders Wlth the xtiscq, Club. Tlianks to his efforts, ile Olu-b is n<?' one of the most no?s'hH? .m Welsh Miniature Rifle Asaoa??M' area. ?'- Jones ipays a high tribute to tM* associa- tion, and states that last season 'the club ?y. Possessed one rifle, whereat D^w, in .a??it?n to & number of clufo ri?es. Do less tbl"4 seven members own rifles. r«ii j ?iei?ne, J. Booth, W. Sergeant Frn jeld? j?? ??? ?? evergreen, ?- Edwards, Ofimmcnse assistance to the ?b. Eti?ht ?Lu. eheat po&?ibles have been. ?c?red on glefr Mnge of 25 yards length t?? season. LFnfQ??jjj,a.?? there is some d??Ser of the Gxoa4. Wcrtom R?Hw?y C?ympurr- -requiring 'tlhs sHe of the range for buildi? purposes. MOuld My other cl?b poaaese a &Ocond t?Mn, ^eond^ cam k* wit) the Risca ?'?'cu?ned efforts are being made by the Miniature Rifle AWciatou to ryin.auce the Society of Miniatuje RiQe Clubs to. ta.H tbe conditions of $ e Queeu>8 Oup 000Il1. ?nd in future to mA?e tl& an i £ fo j. team contests. It ? to be hoped thT?w?U not succeed. The c?p -Qs intended by hr Majesty to be for n^iniatusre rine shoot-lag, what the King's PriJeI8 to service Tifle imatkiamen. iSurely with sn.ch open-team coTCPetitions as the Asfcor, paily Express," Maoffwarth-Pried, and Steveps. teams are already sufficiently catered for. The conditions, oerta,inly I amending, and £ tromg efforts will be wade to ensure that in the first gtagea the shooting will be absolutely free from suspicion, and in lieu of competitors shooting on their own ranges as in the past, it will be proposed that com- petitors from various league districts shall meet on a neutral mnge and shoot. There will then be no need of a fefefree. as com- Tet.itor,s will be careful thrft. no riN-a.1 will taike an unfair advantage, #UOh as, shoottoe at shorter ranges, and ijsrag prohibited 8Ï.g.b,ts, &C, ,1 f MT. Percy Radcliffe, Prefidont of the Usk Oluib, is a generous SuTiwrt- of the club. iEach year he offers- a, nuinber of cash prizes, and tbe coimpetition is always keen, for the presidemt's prize." closed. This yea/r's oompetataon Jhas j.ust closed. The conditions were two ahoots-at 50 yards with a. sighter at eaen shoot. The principal :priae %vinme- were:— SM?? 'U'CO4P?. Tl A. G. t- •» „ 0 .189 D. H 'Lewis 94 91 4 .129 p H. tStookha?n 91 95 2 '"189 9 1 8 8 j. Griffiths 92 90 6 188 p S. &tocMiam  82 8? 92 6 186 t: B«wyer. 91, 87 8 186 By aeaea-wjis Barry have won a, dear !<?4 m the OMdig a,nd IMstr? Ug- Theapht ? ?nou? in th i^ diri- &iO* is. more strenuous t?a? in any other, as f?rry? ftgm'e, or Oad?ton ^L^rv^ivel I tnay Although without their ??ck shot-A E. ?ey?ds-?he Wharton won their arst?- ?o.ry. *° the Le?ue tourney th? w by d?feaUT? B?irch?r?Ye. ? F.  U'-lf1.e ???. ?? the <?iy CuturlOn. and, if hM ghootmg ]K?s  ftil^range-of 2a yards this season, his scbrea ould justify ?s tMlusiom in the Welsh ?otiomo??tMh?yB_rttish.tp&m eaut.h 1,Vales ciuibs w J1 re.gret to hear that tl¡ ,COOOllOl1S for thoe Stoevens' C? t" y?r uwraii i remain the same <;s last year. only wtlsh S^ € ^€y last year that only ^rf ,nl?c-i-na t€tl in the oamp?tition. Sm Xi^of tT .on8 being made to the o^r £ (If the competition, it was under- sSSS fW v\lv th dubs ^ould be offered an th^rules for ? £ 1^XrPiresS™S' their views before   Apparently th18 'P"O'nige haa been forgotten. The Welsh tw?ve of the British team to ?coim??t?f.??s.t the United States a-nd Ans- traJ.la "Dll e:bo8en at Brooau tlus'eyemng. TM?t.?" ?chosen a,t Breco.N this evening.  on ?14071dav. ?'??? ? ? "We? ???-?' ??? ?t the Bedwas range, from "he fi"-g p?? ? the target, is 25yds. 1ft. Th«ra L o "?°y other dubs with ranges of ?,-?vy<.tra?.s?-o?\vn)p?? Pentre, Peny?raig. Maes- teg, Ogmore. ?m-T?. a-nd many others. Ony one, Possible has been made in a l?M'?o.e match at O?more. which is a full y?ds. a,nd that by W. Berryman in a mAo* 7£ v re Maeste? (leatgue) on November 21. 'Urford and W. Butsen has also done fx.'a' but not in a, !ea?nR match. The record ???' s made at 25 yards should be omcimUy? kept
CARDIFF tNSTtTUTES' LEAGUEI
CARDIFF tNSTtTUTES' LEAGUE I ..?oton Parish Church still continne their f?"?? ?? saceesees. ajid are well placed .?a?ue hDnos This week they paid a '31t to Crange Liberal, and some interestr Play was seen in all the games. The G hlQrchmen won at shm,ti and card9 while Gre,ilge took the points at n bima.Tds. 'to?tli Mberals. 'who a.r? ?ecoa4 in the table -"313c points behind the Churchmen—auc- int't?in? fcur points oat of the edx i the S?tt?m?nt. Y.M.C.A. against St, German failed to 04?1111 in?? for shooting or draughts, the Sadnts ??m? the fo?r points for these games. ? 'HHiards the Y.M. were easy win?eM. win. Luzklt lour games out of UieBve played. <wa,?e TNnperajMe and Llandaff W.M.C. snared the. points—Grange winning at whist, 1311 iiff at ahoo?n?, the MlHards being r26wl 'e T??MP?eranoe, men had a night ?"with the rine. 'the .scores ,rded being ry Boor for them. '? ?'1 Saints were hosts to 'Ely Piper Works, ? w?onin? a? MIH?rds and whist, E? t?hing the Doin M dran-gh. fA. NEXT WEEK'S MATCHES. ■5J1.Saints v. Grange Temperance. J^-ntori Parish Church v. Llandaff W.M.C. Js>ath,.Liberal v. Ely Paper Works. Mniverity Settlement v. St. German's. K Saviour's v. Y.M.C.A. Y^an^ T^fberal, a. bye. AU 2aatches at the flrst-name4 institute.
CATHAYSrAlBlONS BASEBALL CLUB.
CATHAYSrAlBlONS BASEBALL CLUB. Thus ,wlyfor:moo club has appointed the foUOwijiig officials;—Captain, J. Sheen; vioe- c?pt&at, H- Riehar&; treasurer, A. Hines; ae^rteitaiy, E. BTOtwn. with Mcaars. W. Jenhma, J., ,C..L1oy.¡j, J. Sheen?-A. NuMe. and E. Bf?? os Wm6=ittiB6. T?e club has every ptOBtco??of & auec?ssfut season.. II'
IBILLIARDS. i
I BILLIARDS. i I 18.-CANNONS IN BAULK. I By RtSO LEVI (Copyright). j>i^rra-m 579 shows a locatSofl of the object ballswhitili, is with slight varialtions of con- stanj occurrence. This position may appeaff to of a very similar iiatu-re to the one iUIlW tratil on Diagram 57&, but it differs from it ill DIAGRAM 579.-An attempted cannon off the too cushion played as. a half-ball stroke with side. The eue ball and the object White kiss at the spot marked by the x, and the kiss prevents the cannon being made. Red on the spot. Object white 2iin. from the side cushion and 43jin. from the top cushion. Cue ball extreme end of the D. The oor- rect way of playing the cannon is shown on Diagram 58. one exceedingly important detail. In the position shown on Diagram 578 the easiest Mtl of playing a cannon off the white is by means of a half-ball stroke with running side. but in the position shown on Diagram 579, if the cannon is attempted by means of a rndDlg-side half-ball stroke, a kiss will pro- bibly take pliice between the cue ball end tie object white somewhere between the top cushion and the red balL Even when the Position is such that the kiss is just avoided by a true half-ball stroke it-miay omur if the Oontaot with the object white is a shade fuller than half-ball and in playing half-ball strokes--esP,BciaAly when the ball is a long way from the first object boll—the contact will very seldom indeed be exactly half-ball. no matter how good the player may be. On Diagram 579 the X indicates one spot where the kiss may take place, but often the kiea may take place still nearer the red. Some- times the cue ball will be knocked away by the object white when it has tra-velled to within less than en inch of the red and the kiss may even take place at practically the exact moment that the cannon is made Most players when playing a canmoi with the balls in a position at all ?tmlat to the one illustrated on Diagram 5Zt oanakkw that they have had very ham lines when a kiss takes plaoo ami prevents the cannon being made just as the 1 cue ball was travelling to the red. If, how I erer. a player invitee & kiss by playing a J stroke in a way which is likely to bring ■ about a kiss, he cannot fairly claim that he 1 has had bad luck when he gets what he hw really, though unknowingly, asked for. Diagram 580 shows the object balls in exactly the same position as on Diagram 579, and also illustrates the correct way of j playing the cannon in order to preclude all possibility of a kiss taking place between DIAGRAM 580.—A cannon in:r top cushion by means of an appreciably thinner than hall-Baii stroke with side. The thinner than hatf-b?H.?n- tact; prevents the object b?t from crossing, the table behind the red, and thus prevents thuw 4ies shown on Diagram 579. Position of the bslis exactly the same as on Diagram 579. the cue ball and the object white. Instead of the object white being taken half-ball the contact must be considerably thinner than half-ball, and the stroke must be played with more side to compensate for the thinner contact. The thinner contact will cause the object white to travel across the table below the red-ms indicated by the in- tersected line—instead of above the red as on Diagram 579, and consequently there is nothing to interfere with the cue ball reach- ing the red after it leaves the top cushion. This thinner-than-half-ball oannon with run. ning side is not an easy stroke, as the con- tact and the amount of side require well judging. The amount of side that is sufficient for a contact not much thinner than half-hat* will not be sufficient for a contact tbato is only about quarter ball, and vice versa, the amount of side that is coirecrt with a quarter-ball contact will be too much with a. contact half-way between quarter ball and half-ball. The beet way of playing tpiS cannon is by means of a quarter-ball con- tact and plenty of side. Drag should be used, as this will prevent the side pulling the cue ball out of the line of aim, besides which good after-position is more likely to result when this cannon is played in this manner than when no drag is used. Mr: Levi's articles appear every, Saturday in the Fvoning Express." No. 1 of this aeries appeared 011 october 3. RUMMER HOTEL, DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF. First-class Billiard labl*. Annual Protessionmw Tournament Every Evening. Play will commence e4 7.30 p.m. Heats, 500 up. First Prize valkie 912, Seoond Prize value C6, Third Prize value LS.-G. MatthtffS, Proprietor. e174
CARDIFF TOURNEY
CARDIFF TOURNEY The following table shows the position of the players after each, session's play during the week:- B. W. Stevenson. C. Harversotu = <=01   !Z 3'¡ Date. Se?ioa. llflfl' III III fcgv, fcg«, -<6»{ ■ a.0 c.0 — Monday Ai?etn'n 833 666 2850 2850 ven ng ion 1433 3500 5?00 Tuesday Aftern'n 2500 2427 4150 M96 Tue;h&y Evening MM MM 4800 4051 Wed'ed'y Afternlu 4168 4089 5450 4532 Evening 5002 4712 61C0 5233 Thursday Aftern'n 9835 5276 6750 5898 to Evening 6668 5871 7400 6570 Friday Aftern'n 7501 6552 6050 Yin. r, Eveniag 83M 7316 8700 788* igat'rday Aftern'n 9167 9350 Evening.. 10000 — 10000 —
The Cardiff Professional HaikJioap.
The Cardiff Professional HaikJioap. The Cardiff professional tournament wa* resumed on Friday night at the Rummej Hotel, Duke-street, Cardiff, with the follow ing rfflurlt;- ■ w F. Clifford (Rummer Hotel) NO i 3 J. Carpenter (Central Conservative Olub) J
RHONDDA VALLEY SEN10fcS,||
RHONDDA VALLEY SEN10fcS,|| To the Editpr of the" Evening Express." a?r.—lQ regard to the al dosing of tb« DiaenUeehau Grounds, you had only (me s?'? Ynysbwl was, the better team on the 1p form, but 00 score should have bcgP 4 dropped goal to 1 penalty goal.—I &,mW. I » ONE 0iF THE SPECTA'JO-K».
Ii 1 FOOTBALLI-
Ii 1 FOOTBALL I- CARDIFF CLUB JUNIOR CUP Tho draw for the above competition tor youths not over the age of 17 years in September last will take place in the Y.M.C.A. on Wednesday, February loth, at 8.30. Clubs wishing to enter same should apply to Mr. R. W. John, 103, Grange-garden*- "layers from the Third Division of the Cardiff and yistrict Ralby League are not allowed td compete to this competition. e20 MACKINTOSH JUNIORS R.F.d require fixtures for the foUowing datM: Jenua;yMh, February 6th, February Uth. February 2?th??d April :r?; aU away.-Apply Hon. Sec., T. Torr, CtGfts-stxeet Car- dig- e*i2p2 | 'nd published -i T?<"naa Jonea for the pro- prietors, at 68a, St. Mary-afreet, in the City of CM? diff; by James Norman, Castle-street, Swansea; b? K. G. ?iU??, (ilebel?nd-6tre€t> J?thyr'?d? %I the shop of 'A'?3 0 Williams, Bri gen ?.-all ø the County of Gtatnof?n; by jabez 'fhbm", Z Migh-street, Newport;, at the ttMp of 'Mr. J.'t CaSrey, Monmouth-^both In tlm CoiWkty, ot. Mo* in. tba,, C044kt t I? an Uy, lr mouth; at the shop of Mr. Da- 1 r the County of Carmarthen; Md ,t the OtScea 0 Mr. T. A. Davies, The Bulwark Brecon. in t County of Brecknock. MCor. unty SATURDAY, JANUARY 3% 1-
IRhondda District Old Boys…
 requests fcr the certiftates of a -I Blaenelydaoh baxe been awarded the league points owing to the White Rocks failing to fteld -at Clydach Yale. Bla.enclydach axe to pay the referee's expenses. It has been decided that when a. club are j awarded the points owins to opr>onent« not ai>pearing, that the point.getters must pay the referee 3MS expenses. At the next meeting a letter from Cilfynydd United regarding Referee Major will be dealt with. The case of Referee W. Thomas will also be discussed a.t this meeting. Colfynydd United's effort to have the caee I of tfajeir captaau i suspens jon re-openod has not been entertained. The next league meeting will be held on Monday week at Porth. The gift of a rak-ercup for ca.mpetiti-on has increased interest. The donor. Mr. W. M. Alexander, of Bulawayo, Rhodesia (South Allrica), will be best remembered as the trainer of the Hopkinstown All Blacks. I The only undefeated team in the league is Cilfyiiydd Ex-Schoolboys. Last Saturday in a good game tihey defeated Hopkinstown by I 5 points to 3. After a clever game of football in the pro- fessional stronghold of Treherbert, Ponty- prkjd Tiiiatlee defeated the homesters by 9 ¡ points to 7. Etwynypia Old Boys sustained their first defeat for this see.-on. The victors were Oil- fynydd United, who worn by a, try. A-bercynoni were hosts to Rlaendydach. It was a stubbonly-contested game, and ended, in a dmw of a try each. I" Dinas v. Ely Rovers did not come off. It is hinted that the Rovers ram." The matter will come before the next league meeting. That smart teaan, Treorchy, had an open ¡' date. By the way, Treowhy don't forgot yon have not supplied the league with your fixture list. Tto. may eewjee the aixenos of referees. ¡ Glamorgan League I Next Saturday s match between Mountain I Ash and Llwynypia will go a long- way to some this seadonfe chaanpiotiship. Both ebubs a.re undefeated in Jeaigue engagements up to date. The match will be memorable from the fact also that it will open the new grounds at Tonypandy. ¡ TJwiynrypiia had a day out with Poirty- cymmer. PMTiiipe amd Meadi at half fairly pfeiyed the Ponitycjcmmer team thersehre*. The former scored three tries by running through the whole of has opponents. It is a pity the pair are not given a trial im the county team, for on last Saturday's form they were equal to any pair which, has lately re- prre&sn.ted Wales. Skipper Mithasm, E. BMtNiss. and A. Wiiliama did finel-y in the first tine, whilst, the new fcrwaasds, Howelta and Davies, gave a good account of them- selves. J Monmouthshi.re I The disbanding of Pontnewydd has altered considerably the fignres of the league tabde, but as the Black 'Uns had not won one of their six games, neitfa-eir of the clubs in the competition, suffers. Cwmbran, however, have lost their only league notches, and are now left itt undisputed ion of the wooden spoon. Brahaibly, Cwmbran will benefit by Ponrt- newydd's decease. There is just room enough iathedistrictJprone gocd club—and one only. Pontnewydd. OTTiggled tiiirough many troubles bravely enough. Time was when the Black TJns were the cte?ereat ?rde in the league. The number of cla?s players produeed by the club—oft?n for the benf&t of oth?r or?*- nisations—has been consid-erable. Pill had to go all th« way to defeat Cwm- bran in the league game by a mark goaL It was a poor game. Btacnavon v. Brynmawr was a. friendb. The Endowed Schools (BJaeoavon) team met the Barge Side Schooia yesterday, and the latter were outclassed at all points, the final being 7 tries to nil. It was the first 3natch of Endowed, and there was much excitement. Coles euored first. BirMns was the beet for- ??-d on t? fiBW; Pr. Daniels, Oowley, J pœrsLq, an? 2Iatthews gave a. gaod dl?tay. Welsh Schools' Union I It is to be hoped that the deadlock exist- ing betweea the Schools' Union and the Welsh Football Union over the efloc-atio-nof the ClDf cr,,tz&t will be removed at to-day's meeting of the School* Union. Rhondda Valley I Bravo, Cambrian Boys! You did a big thin? in going to Bargood and inflict me a oovere blow to tlte Rhymney Valley side on I their own soil by defeating thorn by 3 tries to ilil Noiv. this Droved that you have come back to your ol, d standard. T. Good- win, the fleet wing's try was a regular «ye- opener, smd revealed his fitness to be inftlst- olaas company. T. S. Jones, at centre,, also scored, ?nd, indeed, it g;ive t?- bO.ill.e' extr? tro?bic to mark him in 1Us varied movements. C. Rees, a bui-ty forward, also I sm-red, aad although wtii-known to the homesters, he fairly baffled them iUJ1 his oorkscrew run. John. Williaw-l-L. a'* "Scat- tee" were also proaiin-ent. Diuas Rangers turned out a trOlOil side I against the champions from Cilfyiiydd, and i ■ up to half-time played a dogged, game. The I visi.tono could only notch three nofcuts—a goal from a mark. On chang-in# ends t'fyaydd 'Quina soon asserted their superiorly, &Dd -I from a splendid bouit of paseing A. 13evvn ran in aad soared from half-way. l:@y. Evans went over with their second try. Nero James kicked a goal from a mark. ?TtTo?h and Marshmaji did well in the third li/nWeo; ods did &M-IM and Fyaw behiud the scrum.' 0< a good working pack J. Williams, T. Raw, and Aroher were ever in the brunt of the battle, both loose and tighc Fbr the Ramgem Marsb=g D?vies, a.t back, wae not in hie ueual tbrm, bat L. Maic? aW T. E%=merbitl were tbe piokof ttfhe threes. 2fed-RoweBs 4the i miniaAure Dicky Owen) was very smart, and behind a good h-eeling pack wouid be a clink- iag and a darigorow main. He varies his movements. In the forwards W. Chadwicik, "Snaggy" Brooks, and W. Rees took my eye as the most prominent. fit hatt not been decided yet whether the Momnoothshire Valleys can accept the offer of the R'nondda League to play them on Gwent soil, but it will be known for certain in, the early part of next week. Ynysybwl Village Boys were at home to Penitre United, and after a good game ran out victors by 2 tries to nil. There is no doubt that the homesters came- out of their shell and gave their patrons a good display, the best show of the season. Tries were scored by ill. Morgan and the nimtble Bobby Back, their smart wing. It is only fair to say that the United must be complimented upon keepinsr the score down. as the bo-vs of the village could hardly do anything wrong. A back Ben- Phillips did well, his touchtinding was fine, and in the third, line Morgan, Beasley, Bobby, and their new recruit fitted in nicely. The latter gave a display of the first water. R. Williams and Hughes proved stron.g in attack. behind the scrum. The warhorse (0. Beasley), Alt Blacks), (One cl a famous Rugby family.) Smith, and S. 0. Elsey did their share in thei forwards", the former's work in the line- outs being very clever and effective. Of the I. Pentre boys, D. R. Thomas, Waite. Curtis, and Gulliiord strove hard against odds to keep the score at 6 points. Toe executive committee has decided, that Hill's Plymouth must play Cambrian Boys away on February 13 and March 27 at Pentre- 1 bach. Tylot.j.town were favoured with two teams, as Lewis Merthyr came to play a friendly and liili's Plymouth arrived to meat them in a leaigne encounter. Who is to bl%me? Muin is the word; and it would be wise if secre- taries would decide definitely before having their fixture cards printed. I?at %"k ?M rat?fe? 'wæ ordered to go, Md after hcing from Tyiorstown that they had no league match, bat ? friendly, the referee was informed that his ep?? meat waa oa?oeNed. Then, to put the pohah- ing stroke an, the league team turns up, and it was arranged to play a friendly. Tylorstown came off victorioas by 2 tnes to Hail's Plymouth nil. To-day n the "battle of the Giants—'Tylers-! town and Canjbrian Bod a. good game Is exted, as each iside will strive ba rd for the poir-ts. Next eV6 meetinrr on Monday, Feo- ruary 1. at sewn p.m-shan? at Forth. Sirhowy Valley. Baxgced failed to toxin up to play the United, and the homesters were disappointed. The playing pitch, which is well covered with grass, waa in good condition. Pentwynm&wr journeyed to Tredegar with a strong team to play the Hibernians. The ground being very hard, bo-th teams agreed to play the "touch game." The homesters had the better of matters, and secured the viotory by 2 tries to nil. Salmon on the wing could tiave scored qeveral times, but was stopped through, being touched. J. Thomas, the Hibernian Seconds' wing, shows a wonderful turn of speed, and. sfaouid keep his place in the team now. He is on the small side, but the Hibs. have a liking for BIIIlaJl aid good tins. The Hibernians' record ttp to date is- Played 15. woo. 13. drawn 2. lost 0. The United's match of only 40 minutes' duration does not octwil ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. I "Qtlin (CordiE).-A bax dealt with your letter mbwe. Yes, the club lias the right of appealing- to the Union of Welsh Leagues. H. A." (Pontypridd).—Winning- try soared by Ben Tiley. Quiz" (Newpotrt).—The game took place at the Sophia Gardens. Thomas (Tredegar).—^o.