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T04MV* SHORT STORY.] Playing with Fire. By A. E. SNODGRASS. rall EI-GfcHTS RESERVED.] Madge Sheppard awoke with a start be- tokening trouble dreams. as the bright rays of the early sun struggled to gain admit- tance into her room. She jumped out of bed and raised the blind which barred their way; then opemag the window she let the cool, delicious air flood in and play on her pallid cheeks and lift stray tresses of her tumbled hair. The countryside stretched in verdant fresh- ness before her; the purling brook ran merrily in ceaseless song beyond the orchard; the birds twittered busily on the trees; the voices and footfalls of the servants, already astir in the great yard. came wafting on the a.ir along with a myriad murmuring sounds of re-awakening life. But she noted none of these things. Her eyes had a vacant stare; her ears heard naught. Robert Cadogan had gone, and Shennington ha.d in a night grown a terribly dull place. What a joyless day. she pondered, lay before her! And the morrow and the next day. how should she live through them? There would be no strolls now through the woods, no exquisite "Good-nights," said and said again, no teader longing for the morrow's meeting. Nothing but the livelong solemn days and the endless stilly nights. Time would pass on leaden wings—existence become an aching void. Ah! but there would be his letters, and, besides, she would not be separated from him long. It was only for a little while, so that he could arrange matters for their marriage. Then would she be always by his side. Never a day pass but she would see him; never a day but she would hear his beloved voice. Ah! why had she felt unhappy? Was she not really the happiest girl in the whole world ? A chance laugh came up to her from one of the men moving in the yard. It somehow rang cold and mocking in her ear. She turned from the window and burst into tears. But a flash of prospective sunshine drove the clouds away quicker than they came. and when she was dressed she descended to the great homely kitchen only a little pale, not an atom mis-erable. The day, however, passed in alternating gloom and sadness. She visited the places where they bad met,, and strolled, recalling his looks, his words—all the thousand and one details so delicious to her lonely heart. Yet. amidst all these recurring phases of sadness she never had an instant's doubt as to the untarnished brightness of the future. She was to marry Robert. Sun and stars were not more certain facts than that. Had he not said so again and again? Had they not talked it over and arranged their plans? True, he had not latterly referred to it. "Oh. never mind that; haven't we settled every- thing already?" would say when she spoke of their marriage; but that was because he knew he had to leave her for a while, and the theme thus hurt his feelings. At dusk she went out and stood by the orchard wicket, pretending to be waiting for Robert. If he would only come now? she thought. If he hadn't left the Squire's after all ? Her head fell on her hands as she leaned on the gate with ecstasy at the thought. Presently a hand was laid gently on her shoulder. She started round with his name on her lips. The sound covered her with confusion. "On Fanny, how you startled me!" she ex- claimed. "What's the matter, dear?" asked the sister. "Were you crying?" "Crying! No. indeed," she answered, her composure regained. "Do I look like cry- ing?" She laughed merrily. Certainly her face did not suggest tears present or pending. But Fanny wondered at the "Robert." As the dusk deepened into night they went into the house together. Fanny's arm around her sister's neck. as though to protect her from some unseen, unknown danger The following morning Madge was still earlier astir. She ran downstairs blithe and gay as a thoughtless child. This was the day she would hear from Robert. He had told her so as he said "Good-bye." It was the last promise on his lips. Over breakfast in the gleaming, old' fashioned kitehea she offered to go and bring the letters from Shennington Post-office. "James needn't go, papa," she urged. "I don't see why I shouldn't go every day. It's only twenty minutes' walk, and I haven't much to do, you know. None of you will let I me make myself useful." She ran on talking and laughing cease- lessly. seeming half carried away by buoy. ancy of spirits. Fanny watched her with a curious, anxious impression. She remembered the incident at the wicket, and wondered. The meal was hardly finished ere Madge pulled a sun-bonnet out of a drawer and was off. "You'll be too early for the letters, Madge," her father shouted after her. Her jodlity had not run down. but she felt she must be alone for a while to think things over. Robert's letter might give her permis- sion to tell her parents and Fanny at once of their intended marriage. How should she have courage to tell? Should she confide in her mother or in Fanny first? Then, per- haps, her father would be angry. He hated the Sqaire and everything and everyone con- nected with him. But mother would talk him round. She was confident of that. Her happi- ness of heart beat down every obstacle. She approached Shennington village by a long detour through the fields. The white, dusty road was too prosaic for the romantic mood. Besides, it would bring her to the post-cffice too soon. Now and again she sped over the soft turf. leaping and bounding with the impulse of joy and health. Then she would throw herself panting on the grass to regain breath for another wild dash. She reached the cottage which served as post-office five minutes after the letters had been handed in, and in a minute or two those for the Vale Farm were given her. She hurried out and made for the fields again. She felt frightened to look at the envelopes till she was unperceived. She counted the letters, but without looking at them. There were five. Five! Which was hers? Robert couldn't have forgotten to write. There were rarely so many as five letters at once for home. Forgotten! Why, what made her think that? As if Robert could forget! The fields were not yet reached, but she saw the lane was deserted, and gave in to her curiosity. One, two, three, four-1ive. "All for paparn One, two, three, four-five. Oh! there must be some mistake! She scrutinised each address again, more closely. The result was the same. On a sudden she swung round and ran back to the post-oifice. "Did I get all the letters? Isn't there another one, please? One-one addressed to ane, please, itrs. Maine?" The woman went slowly through the pile Again. No. Miss Sheppard; you've got 'em aU- every one, dear." She turned away without a word, sick at heart. She could not eiiape her thoughts. Her brain seemed numbed. Suddenly she glanced around her. She was in the fields again, and alone. The knowledge Acted instantly. She burst into tears. Day after day was added to the irrevocable past, but no letter came. Each morning found her at the poet-office, waiting pale- faced, for the straggling mail-cart. But it was all in vain. She invented doeens of reasons for Robert's silence. He was tremendously busy, trying to please his father after his long spell of idleness. Or. again, he was coming back to claim her almost immediately, and wanted toO take her by surprise. Then the idea struck her that he was ill, and she felt she must fly to him. But where should she go? He had not given her Kis address. It would be in his first letter, he had said. He had told her, though, the name of the great bustling city. But London was one hundred miles away—a vast place, he had told her, where, doubtless, it would be impos- sible to find anyone, especially one who was ill. Besides, she had not sufficient money of her own. In her simple, girlish way she prayed night and morning for her lover; prayed for his safety, for his speedy coming, for but a scrap of news of him. Her love was all-consuming. Those happy weeks with Robert by her side had ignited a passion in her breast such as her pure young heart oould hardly under- stand. She only knew that Robert was all in all to her—the one being in the wide world who meant to her the attainment of A joy which knew no bounds. It had not been to her. as to him. a pleasant flirtation to while away the lan- guorous summer days. She had given her whole heart, her whole soul. Robert was her idol, her god. All the glowing intensity of the love-springs of am ardent nature were brought into by the impassioned wooing of a romantic youth, who only made frolic with Love as with a bauble. And so, neglected, forgotten, she pined away into haggard bollowness of eyes and cheeks, hoping, trusting, doubting, but loving ever. A moody melancholy settled upon her. Her glance bespoke woe deep- eeated. Her sighs sent a shiver round the old farmhouse. Yet she was perfectly well and happy; ao. in angelic patience of spirit, did she assure her wondering, anxious parents. For months she refused to aro away, as everyone urged her. With the obstinate tenacity of a stUI ?ado-wy hope, &be b?d ??? the poMMMtt at tbe ?tte%
I FISHGUARD AS A PORT OF CALL:…
I FISHGUARD AS A PORT OF CALL: TO-DAY'S COMING OF THE MAURETANIA. <1 2) General views of the harbour and quays. (3) Mr. C. Irvine Davidson (wearing a straw hat). Great Western steamboat superintendent, controlling the company's I fleets at Fishguard. Plymouth, Weymouth, Neyland, &c. (4) The breakwater, with the Irish service turbines. (Photo. P. Williams..Fishguard.) (5) Captain Reginald Sharp (on I the right), marine superintendent and harbour master at Fishguard. BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF FISHGUARD HARBOUR. MR. CHARLES BOWEN (Station and Quay Superintendent, Fishguard Harbour). [Photo. Henry Giles, Carmarthen.
Passing Pleasantries.I
Passing Pleasantries. I He: You look good enough to eat this morning, Dora. She: Indeed! Why don't you eat me then? He: My doctor told me to avoid sweets. He: A penny for your thoughts. She: It's a bargain, but I'm afraid you will not get full value for your money. He: Well, here's the penny. Now, what were you thinking of She: You. Heat," said the teacher, makes things grow larger, while the cold causes them to grow smaller." Then eight-year-old Johnnie asked the ques- tion. "Is that why the days are shorter in winter?" Little Ethel: Mamma, what does it rain for? Mrs. De Homely: To make the trees and grass and everything grow pretty. Little Ethel: Then why doesn't it rain on papa? Dashawoy I was going to ask you to dine j with me, but believe you are going to take dinner at the Wiklers'. Stuffer: What time do you dine? Six o'clock." That's all right, old men. They don't dine until seven."
A SIMPLE SCRATCH.I
A SIMPLE SCRATCH. I However insignificant, should never be neglected. Once the skin is broken there is no longer a protection against disease. Blood poisoning, with its serious consequences, is an ever-present danger at such times. Cadum, the new skin remedy, is an anti- septic that allays irritation immediately, stops all festering and inflammation at onoe, 'I and begins the healing process with the first application. For the everyday injuries, as well as for the moTe serious skin troubles. such as eczema, watery pimples, itch, erup- tions. boils, prickly heat, rash, itching piles, scaly skin.. Cadum is a safe, speedy. and pam-a?suaging salve of superior quality. Cadlim is sold at 6d. and Is. per box by all I chemists. I
ILOCAL TIDE TABLE.I
LOCAL TIDE TABLE. I J s i i 2 i 2 b H « S I 5. I H* « I I £ 2 j 7] IT" 4I=- ,K. ¡ 5 16 I 5 34\ 5 7\ 5 16 .6 14,\ 6 16 r* S ( 3 I I 3 £ a <5 Ila! E. I 5 4l I 5 1)9 5 33 541 i 3a I) 40 M g 5 4 ilui- | M. { 5 16 I 5 34 5~~7 5~16 6 14. 6~16 A*. 31 1 3J 9 J4 5 34 0 Ad?&.y3.1?tt 35 2 25 4'52 11 34 9 36 9 36 4 Tues- iH. 65 6 24 I S 58 6 6 7 2|74 ?E. 628 648! 62.:? 630 725)727 Wed- i M. 6 51 711J646.6M 7 48 7 52 ?en.l Ht 55 II 2 50 34 2 r 36 2 38 4 37 0! day, E 7 14 7 33 7 9 7 15 8 10 8 19 Tii r» i M. 7 34 7 05 7 o0 7 o7 8 8?! d, HE. t 135 10 16 1 1 7 51 5 81 853 85? Sept2 I Ht 135 10 ?6 .?34 4 35 8 38 8 38 0 *1-1- I at. I 8 16 8 3'3 8 1? 8 20 9 24 9 14 <)?-. E 1 40 8 8 33 8 41 9 34 934 ept 3 Ht 135 2 26 & 1 33 6 ? 36 2137 8 37 0 £ Dock sm. t Roa.th Bnrln. Alexandra Dock.
ICYCLING
CYCLING At the West London Cycling Association's meeting at Heme Hill on Saturday, W. J. Bailey, making his first appearance in com- petition since winning the world's champion- ship at Copenhagen, won a half-mile open handicap from scratch, and subsequently reduced Gascoyne's nine-years'-old quarter-, mile and paced flying start world's record by oae-fifth of a second to 25 l-5sec.
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IFor Women Folk.
I For Women Folk. HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHES Jasmine baths are somewhat luxurious, but delightfully refreshing. To make preparation take summer flowers, such as roses, geraniums, Ac., nothing fleshy, like lilies, but with soft, thin petals, Dry the petals in sun for a day, then put into a jar, pouring upon them z. oil of jasmine, to this adding one pint each of eau de cologne and spirits of wine. Twenty-four hours later strain thoroughly and bottle. Use one cupful to bathing water. Lemon Tart. Break in a basin two eggs, rind and juioe of a lemon, knob of butter the size of a walnut; beat together and bake on open tart. Short paste is best for this delicious tart. Currant Wine j une gallon currants, two quarts water, four I pounds sugar, one gill and a half good brandy. Press the juice from the currants, add the water and sugar, and let the mixture: stand twenty-four hours. Then remove the scum, strain, add the brandy, and put into flasks. Gooseberry, raspberry, and rhubarb I are excellent made in the same manner. I Rogrod, a Scandinavian Dessert. I Put on the fire in a lined pan three and a half pints of currant or any sour fruit juioe, two pints of water, sugar to sweeten, and almonds, cinnamon, or any flavouring liked. When it boils stir in lib. of sago or lilb. of rice flour, made into a paste. Boil fifteen minutes, stirring often, and pour into wet moulds. When cold serve with cream and sugar. To Cook Marrows I Many people dislike white cooking of any kind. Cut a piece out of the marrow, peel, and remove all seeds and pith. Cut into thin slices, and boil in milk and water, adding a large onion and a lump of salt. When the j marrow is nearly done, drain it, and put into a clean saucepan with a lump of butter, some good brown gravy, and cinnamon to taste. When all is thoroughly heated, pour in a ¡ thickening of mushroom ketchup and flour. Boil one minute. Send to table upon toast, around which lay little heaps of fried, dice- shaped pieces of bread.
ISKEWENCLUBSPORTS.I SKEWEN…
SKEWEN CLUB SPORTS. I SKEWEN CLUB SPORTS. I The first annual sports in connection with the Skew-en Football Club was held on Satur- day under ideal conditions. There was a large r. umber of entries. and excellent sport was witnessed. Results: — 120 Yard., Boys.-1st. C. Poley. Skewen: 2nd. D. Griffiths, Skewn; 3rd. C. Evans, Skewen. 120 Yards Open.—1st, A. Klillipe Nesti? 2nd, W. E. John, Skewen. Sack Race.-lst. Harold Jones, Sk?weo; 2Bd, T. J. Youatt,'Neath. Hop, Skip, and Jump.-R. Richards, Skewen. Quarter-mile Open Handicap.-I-st, T. Lewis, Skewen; Znd, B. Morgan, Penrhiwceiber; 3rd, W. Randall, Bridgend. Tug-of-wa-r.—Mr. W. Mear's Team, Skewen. Half-mile Open Handimp.-lat., H. D. Francis, Port Talbot (63yds); 2nd, H. Cullum. Cardiff (58yds).. Throwing Cricket Ball.-It. Richards, Skewen. Mile-«jid-a-Half Galloway, omn-Ivt, Mr. Morden, Crynant, "SnowbaH"; 2nd, Mr. T. Co,rnelitic Ruby." Drop-kick: T. Davies. Skewen.
LAWN TENNIS.
LAWN TENNIS. CARDIFF POST-OFFICE V. DINAS POWIS SECONDS. This match, played on tne post-omoe courts at Penhill, had an unusual result, Dinas Powis, though scoring more games, losing by the odd event. The Post-office won Ibyerents to 4, 11 sets to 10, and 97 gaimes toITLa. XADY TENNIS PLAYER'S ENGAGE- MENT. Misa May Sutton, the United States" lawn tennis champion, who broke off her engage- ment in order to devote all her time to tennis, defeated Mrs. Hannam, of Toronto, the Canadian champion and a prominent English player before her marriage, in the final of the Lake tournament at Niagara. The score was 6-3, 6-2. Play was exceed- ingly fast. Miss Sutton won her usual aggressoive and dashing methods.
ICAERLEON HOMING SOCIETY I-
ICAERLEON HOMING SOCIETY The Oaerlecra Society held their race from Ripon. a distajwe of 185 miles, on Saturday, -itai the following result H. M. S. 1st and pool, Stewart Bros. 6 57 50 2nd. Richard B-ros 6 53 0 3rd, T. Griffiths 7 30 42
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MR. J. C. INGLIS (General Manager). [Photo. Thomas Fall, London. MR. JOHN REIES I (Divisional Superintendent).
I ROWING AND SAILING I
I ROWING AND SAILING I The Penarth Yacht Club held their annual regatta on Saturday, and were favoured with ideal weather. The balcony of the olub- hcuee was fully occupied, whilst crowds of spectators lined the eeafront and other points of 'vantage. The band of the Glamor- gan Royal Garrison Artillery (under the conduotorship of Mr. T. J. Oouglin) gave an excellent programme the promenade. The officers of the day were :-Fla.g officers, Messrs. John Chellew, R. M'Neill, C. E. Moore, W. E. Hinde, V. Lander, F. W. Ken- dall, and H. J. Vellacott; official timekeepers, M. J. G. Hunter and F Sherman; starters and umpires, Messrs. S. E. Clutter- buclt, H. F, Edwards, and W. H. Jones; stewards, Messrs. H. Biseett, H. L. Harrison, H. H. Neale, H. Nell, G. WiddowneJd. G. W. Chades. W. Cox, D. E. Neale, R. W. Krieger, J. P. Cha-rl?Ms, 'Ta?gett, and R. Redford, who, -ruth a large executive committee, had Mr. F. P. Adey as hon. secretary and treasurer. The raco for the first-ola-ss yaohta proved very interesting. There were eight entries and feven rtaxters. A fairly good sailing breeze prevailed, and the yaohte, with the exception of the Florence, crossed the line together. The course was a good one for the oay, as there was a long beat back from he East Cardiff Buoy, which tried the capabili- ties of the owners very much. The Mermaid gained a great advantage by crossing U-e sards inetead of standing in to the north shore, and she won a really good raoe. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. John Obellew. Illuminations and a firework dis- play brought a most enjoyable regatta to an end. Results:- Sailing race for yachts of over 2 rating, Y.R.A. rmes. open to members of clubs in the Bristol Channel: 1st, Mermaid (Mr. E. C. Y.R.-A.. ruleeC, hanne(Ml: ali ?? Ourzon); 3rd. Stork Moor,B ) Znd, Dot (Mr. H. Jones); 4th, Granwaile (C&M&in R. MT?eiU; Race for yachts of -5 rating, and not exoeed- ing 2 rating. Y.R.A. rules: The Lorna (Major Ourzon) sailed over. Race (handicap) for second and third-class yachts belonging to the Cardiff Yacht Club 1st, Sunbeam (N. Jones); 2nd. On Away (A. Anderson); 3rd, Lady Nan (J. Hjjssey). Race for lug sail punts, open to Pemorth, Barry, and Cardiff hobblers: 1st, Annie L. (A. Lovegrove); Znd. Annie (W. George); 3rd. Hornet (S. Rodderick), Race for motor boats (handicap), moored in the Bristol Channel: let, Clive (Richard D. Jones); 2nd, Clerisa IS. (R. gli-eldriok); 3rd, Myosotis (H. Clayton) Dingy raoe: 1st Daffodil (E. C. Edwards and B. Jenkins); Lnd, Myosotis (H. Clayton); 3rd, Shamrock (S. E. Clutter buck and G. W. Charles); 4th, Iris (C. B. Moore). I ROWING. I Maiden Raoe—First heat: vPenarth Yacht Club beat Barry Rowing Club. Second beat: Taff Rowing Club A Crew beat Taff Rowing Club B Crew. Third heat: Cardiff Rowing Club beat Mumbles Rowing Club. Fourth heat: Taff Rowing Club (a bye). Fifth heat: Pemarth beat Cardiff. Fi-nalz Peniorth beat Taff Rowing Club. Junior-Senior Rax)e.-First heat Barry Rowing Club, a bye. Second beat Penarth beat Cardiff. Final: Penarth beat Barry. Junior Race.—First heart: Penarth beat Taff Rowing Club. Second heat: Cardiff, a bye. Final; Penarth beat Cardiff. Ladies' and Gentlemen'3 Double Soolling Race.—First heat: Penarth "A" Crew, a bye. Second heat: Penarth "B" Ca-ew beat Barry Howing Club. Final: Penarth "B" Crew beat Penairth "A" Crew. Pair-oared Race.—First heat: Penirth beat Barry. Second heat: Penarth "B" crew, a bye. Final: Penarth "A" crew beat Penarth "B" crew I SHORE SPORTS. I swimming Race (handicap). under W.Á.S.A. rules.—1st, S. Kaiser: 2nd, E. Meazey; 3rd, E. Rees. Water Derby.Chris. Jones. Shovel Race.—J. Thomas and E. Stiff. Pillow Fight.-C-. Thomas and S. Kaiser divided.
I_QUOITS CHAMPIONSHIP I
I QUOITS CHAMPIONSHIP I I The individual quoit championship of South Wales was deoided on Saturday on the ground of the Penrheolgerrig Club, the finalists being J. Barker (ex-English champion), 1&te of Iron- bridge, a.nd now of Ton-Pent re, and E. Mere- dith, of Mountain Ash. The game was 61 up and after a very exciting contest Barker ran out a winner by 16 points. The championship 10 oarries with it a very handsome cup Md medals. Llandovery, 93; Devynook, 150.
I WATER POLOI
I WATER POLO I Ireland, 5; Scotland, 1. I
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Local Cricket!
Local Cricket I The Mkwwraig 3Dstebes were ptoyed on Saturde-r: CARDIFF V. NEWPORT. CARDIFF. Hirst, b Stlverlock 36 A. Gibson, c Robinson, b Blandford 44 W. S. Baekervilte, c and b Haifces 19 F. C. Puddicomba, c T. B. Williams, b Raikee 0 A. A. Prichard, b F. G. Phillips 0 Nash, c RowUuids, b Silverlock 26 H. G. Symcnds, b Ba'wford 59 A. J. Pritchard, c Weight, b Baikes 7 H. Pritchard, c E. S. Phillips, b Barkee 10 Preedy, not out 21 D 8 Spwkes, not out 1 Extma 26 Total (for nine wicket&) Z49 Innings declared. NEWPORT. A. J. Saverlock, b Preedy 3 Robinson, b Gibson 43 river, b Nash 100 Raitvsford, run out 9 T. B. Williams, b Nash 0 E. S. Phillips, b Nash 9 F. G. Philips, b Nash 10 L. H. Weight, not out 3 K. Raikes, b Na$h 2 T. Blandford, not out 0 Extras Total (for e;ght wickets) 192 H. J. Rowlands did not ba.t.
I PLYMOUTH (MERTHYR) V. SW…
I PLYMOUTH (MERTHYR) V. SW ANSEA. SWANSEA. E. W. Jones, c Stapleton, b Hordley. 90 Bancroft, c Cross, b Hacker. 58 Pency Morris, run out 10 H. A. EMis.b Hacker. 1 C. Johnson, b Hordley 7 Sta.n1ey Reee. not out. 44 Maxwell, c Penfold, b Homley 32 Dr. Oan eTon, not out 15 Extrae. 9 Total (for six wickets) 256 Innings declared. J. H Da vies, -T. Bancroft, and Creber did not bat. PLYMOUTH (MERTHYR). T. Stapleton, c Dr. Cameron, b Maxwell,. 0 W. H. Penfold, e sub., b Maxwell 28 M. Dobson, b P. Morris 46 K. Harris, b Creber. 4 S. Hacker, c Creber, b Dr. Cltmeron. 32 W. BarkeT, c J. Bancroft, b Morrie. 8 T. Hordley, b Maxwell 27 H. Burbery, b Morris 3 8. Handey, b Maxwell 7 J. Cross, not out 13 H. V. Hankey, aot out 6 Extras 11 Total (for nine wickets) 18S
!NEiATlH V. LLANELLY. I
NEiATlH V. LLANELLY. I LLANELLY. P. Rees, b Whittte. 6 W. Da vies, b Whittle 5 Clough, o G. Thomas, b J. W. Jones 3 Cliff Bowen. lbw, b Jack Da vies 45 E. Gee, b Whittle .t. 2 G. T. Gravelle, b Whittle 11 1sa.ae Williams, lbw, b Sbuttloworth 9 C C. Warner, b Whittle 4 Hubert John, run out 17 J. Revan, not out 2 R. B. Phillips, Ibw, b Whittte. 0 Extrafe 6 Total. 110 NEATH. H. G. Moore-G<wyn, c Clough, b E. Gee.. 54 A. E. Freethy, b Gee 6 J. W. Jones, b Clough 2 H. Proseer, b Gee 15 Whittle, b Cloug-h 3 J. D. D. Davies, b Cloug-h 6 Shuttleworth, b Gee 5 Gwyn Thomas, b Gee 0 P. Gray, not out 4 T. A. L. Whittington, not out 0 Ext 0 Total (for eight wickets) 97 P. David did not bat.
I BARRY V. BRITON PERRY.I
BARRY V. BRITON PERRY. BRITON FERRY. I W. D. Harris, b Osborne 0 E. Williams, st Horner, b Osborne 8 Smith, b Robinson 25 T. G. Thomas, c T. Morgan, b Oeborn 53 E. Jonos, b bsborne 0 M. Hill, b 10 W. Dawes, b Horner 2 G. Dixon, b Horner 0 W. John, b ptnch 4 T. John, b Horner. 3 G. John, not out 0 Extras. 5 Total 112 BARRY. C. Kirby, st Smith, b T. John 13 E. Horner, c G. Dixon, b E. Jones 13 R. Williams, c W. Harris, b E. Jones 22 A. Osborne; b T. John. 12 T. S. Morgan, b T. John 16 F. B. Pinch. b T. John 1 Dr. Brewer, not out 8 W. B. Robinson, c T. John, b E. Jones. 5 W. Gameson, b E. Jones 0 G. H. Brough, b E. Jones 9 T. G. Hayes, b E. Jonee 3 ExtI'a6 1 Totat. 103
FERMXALE V. TRBOR-KY.
FERMXALE V. TRBOR-KY. FBRNDALE. T. R. Thomas, lbw, b Durham. 8 A. R. Morgans, b ISxraas 1 W. Davies, c Thomas, b Evajis 76 J. Thomas, b Roberts 25 D. Jarman, c Roberts, b Durham 0 G. Childs (capt.), run out 24 H. Proctor, b Thom as 13 G. Gower, not out 52 J. Richards, b evies. 2 D. Morgan, b L. Thomas 12 T. Howells. not ,ouc 23 Extras H Total (for nine wickets) 246 Innings declared. treorky. L. Thomae, b Proctor n D. D. Davies, b Dasles 1 W. J. Bdwarde, c Gower, b Da.viee. 3 Mog Evans, b Proctor 17 A. Edwards, b Proctor. 29 W. Lloyd, c Jonaan, b Proctor. 0 Eo Roberts, b Proctor 0 I. Thomas, run out 0 Lewis Thomas, c HoweUs, b Thomas 0 T. Durham, c Thomas, b Proctor 8 Peter Davies, not out 1 Extras 1 Total 71
WHITCHURCH Y. FENARTK.
WHITCHURCH Y. FENARTK. PENARTH. H. E. Morgan, b Cladteh 10 H. H. Sweet-Escott, lbw, b CJadieh 22 E. R. Sweet-Ee-cott, hw, b Partridge 0 J. G. Llewellyn, b Cladiah a J. S. Staines, b Nicholls 45 L. Gould, b Cladish 0 D. J. Griffiths, b Nicholto 4 Lord, b Partridge 25 Stephenson, b Partridge ..— 20 R. H.< Lazenby, not out .— 2 martim, b Cladish .?.?.??? 5 Extras 11 Total 15a WHITCHURCH. W. J. Richards, b Lord — 0 A. E. Flack, b Martin 0 J. L. Williams, b Martin 3 R. J. BbYs, c H. H. Sweet-Esoott, b IArd- 5 B. Rooney, b Martin 19 Cladieh, b Maxtin 6 H. S. Thomae, b Martin 0 1 G. NichoUe, b Martin .JJ?J?JJ?J 1 J. I. Foxall, not out 12 D. J. Tuckett, b Martin 0 W. Partridge, b Martin 0 Extras — 3 Total 49
ALL SAINTS' (NEWPORT) V. OAERLEOtN.…
ALL SAINTS' (NEWPORT) V. OAERLEOtN. ALL SAINTS', NEWPORT. A. S. Madge, b Bennett .„ 3 J. Tbomaa, b Ablart 0 S. Lloyd, c Edwards, b Bennett 15 H. White, b Ab)&rt. 5 P. E. Jones, c Bennett, b Ablart 2 A. Ford, not out 45 W. Fouweather, c Davies, b Ablart 10 F. Pickett, b Bennett. 2 T. Vaughan, c and b Bennett S j A. Thomas, c Bolton, b Bennett 3 P. Holland, o Bolton, b Ablart 6 Extras 13 Total — U4 Tota.1 CAEBLEON. 114 0. Davies, b Pi,,kett I 0 E. Brangham, b Pickett 9 H. Williams, c Madge, b Lloyd 21 T. Ablart, not out 33 W. Edwarde, c Lloyd, b Pickett 5 T. Jenkins, b Thomas 1 C. Bennett, b Ford 2 B. Wallis, "obstruction" 0 Extras I. 12 Total (for seven wickets) 63
I-BUILTH V. BRECON.
BUILTH V. BRECON. BUILTH. D. F. Williams, b W. P. Evans 6 E. V. Watkins, c and b E. R. Daviea 62 J. P. Ward, b W.' P. Evans 0 R. Wooenam, o and b Maisey 20 A. B. Evans, b W. P. Evans 37 G. C. Evans, c and b S. James .— 40 R. J. Owen, not out .— 30 J. Pugh. b E. R. Davies 5 Captain H. Wood, c Maisey, b Evans 28 J. II. John, not out 9 Extras 20 Total (for eight wickets) 257 Innings declared. BRECON. K IL Maisey, b J. P. Wood 1 E. R. Davies, c Wooenam, b Wood 10 J. W. C. Evane, b Wood 8 W. P. Evans, b Ward 0 W. O. Price, c Wooenam, b Ward 0 J. V, Rees, c Wooenam, b Ward 10 A. Adney, b J. H. John 7 S. James, not out 14 Spenoer Rees, b Ward 1 Roy Parry, c John, b Ward 4 W. Stephens, b J. H. John 1 Extras 7 Total 63
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PEXASIM cnuNTY SCHOOL OLD BOYS V. ST. FAGAiN'S. PENARTH COUNTY SOHOOL OLD BOYS. W. C. Evans, b Towee 0 B. King, b Morgan 1 j. Brown, b Moirg 7 W. D. Williams, b Morgan 0 S. Wakeford, b Towse 1 R. Thomas, b Towse 1 H. ViVian, b Towae. 1 J. A. Birkenhead, b Morgan 5 G. H. Birkenhead, b Towse 0 P. E. Bethill, not out 3 G. Compton, run out 0 Extraa 0 Dotal 19 Second Innings. KJ&gi a Francis, b t'reeoe 0 J Ä. Btrtwahead, It Spaler, b Xesvi 27 J. :9-. 0 Towse, b KoNdl 26 Y. C.^IN^ A.JWIIAA J .U, a W. D. Wilttaims, o Francis, b Towm. 4 G. H. Birkenhead, b Towse 4 S. Wakeford, b Towse 3 R. Thomas, not out 3 Extras 0 Total (for seven wickets) 71 ST. FAGAN'S. Preeoe, b Williaacs 17 O. Morgan, b Brown 8 H. Keevii, c Evans, b Williams 29 P. Davison, b Evaas 11 W. Spiller, retired 50 F. S. Francis, b Thomas 2 C. Mildon, retired 3 H. W. Thomas, b Thomas 10 Tow^-e, not out 24 L. Phillips, not out 5 Extras 24 Total 183 C. Culverwell did not batt. e
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I CARDIFF "A" V. NEWPORT "A." I Cardiff A v Newport A was played on the Cardiff Arma Park on Saturday, and resulted in a draw. Scores Newport A: E. W. Holfingdale, b Nash 11; F. Jones, c Hill, b-Nash, 27; W. H. Richards, c Braddon, b Naeh, 35; G. R. Carter, b Gunstone, 6; H. N. King, b Williams, 9; N. C. Xewlaid, c sub., b Williams, 14; R. Tamplin, c William?, b Crabbe, 44; W. Dean, c Porter, 0 Williams, 15; W. Jones, c Porter, b Williams, 0; J. Coee, b Cnibbe, 7; J. E. Dunn, not out, 0; extras, 15-total, 133. Cardiff A: E. H. Hill, run out, 3; N. V. Williams, c W. Jones, b F. Jones, 35; M. Braddon, b Carter, 0; W. H. Gunetone, c Jonee, b Richards, 13; F. Nash, c Tamplin, h Jones, 12; R. C. Duncan, b Richards, 3; D. J. Davies, c Jones, b Richards, 0; R. Crabiw, not out, 20; P. S. rorter, not out, 13; extras, 23-total (for seven wickete), 122. G. W. Dicke and W. E. Mawer did not bat.
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OTHER LOCAL RESULTS. I Lewis (Merthyr), 44; Cowbridge, 38. Stroud, H and 82 for ten; Ross, 59 and 60 for six. Heath (Cardiff), 46; Mackintnosh, 50 for five. Clifton Chapel, 52; Cardiff Canierons, 39. Llantamem Married, 55; Single, 42. Card iff Men tal Hospital, 101 for seven (declared); Electric Light Department, 27. Cardiff Y.M.C.A., 103; Canton Wesleyans, 57. St. Cyprian's (Cardiff), 86; St. Andrew's Guild, 31. St. Mollon's, 33; Cardiff Commercials, 138 for seven <W. H. Woodham 74). Tidonham, 113; St. Arvan's, 60. Port Talbot Wesleyans, 85; Neath Wesleyans, 35. Port Talbot Iloly Cross, 50; Brynawel, 48. Margam, 69; Ynyspenau, 48. Panted, 105; Cardiff Alpha, 1GB far five. Cardiff St. Monica, 67; Gastleton, 33. Pontardulais, 29; Swansea. SAOOTMIS, 78. Briton Perry Steelworks, 163; OysV-rmoutli, 51. Abeirbeeg, 62; Abartillery, 115. Abergav'eiMiy, 74; Usk, 178 for eight wickets. Intermediate Old Boys, 41; Dmas Powis, 141. Mr. E. Hopkins's XI., 47; Tondu, 113. Dowlais Works Firsts, .57; Plymouth (MeT- thyr) Seconds, 155 for five wickers. Penarth Seconds, 130 for se,en wickets (innings declared); Barry Seconds, 33. Radyr Seconds, 75; WTiitohurcth. Seconds, 107 for four wickets. Ptrat'hdr, 20; Sot. Mary's (Cardiff), 73. Tredegar, 112; Beaufort, 43 for one wicket. Radyr, 63; Pontypridd, 54.
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BASEBALL I DIVISION 1. GAANCETOWN V. PENYLAN. Over 2,000 spectators witnessed the return match between Grrang,etow:i and Penylan at the historic rnarl pitch on Saturday. Reso- lute hitting by Lew Lewis and Spa.ckm.in enabled the champions to take a go-ad lead on the first innings, and, Penylan failing on their second venture, Grange ran out Wlnnere by an inning's and 23 runs. Scores:- Grangetown • A. Map-lestone, 2; C. Spaok- man, 11; W. Boon, 8; G. Wall, 9; H. Evais. 2; L. Lewis, 16; V. Huzzey, 4; J. Heavens, C: W. Evane, 2; F. Gale, 3; A. Fish, b; extras, 10 ;-total. 75. Penylan: H. Watson, 0-4; A. Ilaynes, 4-1, J Fyke. 3-2; A. Jones, 6-5; C. Willia-mc, 2-5., T. Elliott, 0—2, A. Court, b -3; H. Williams, 1-1; A. Birch, 2-0; J. Reed. 4-2; A. Chappie, 1—0; extras, 6-0; totals, 29-23. ROATH CONSERVATIVES V. PILL HARRIERS. At Roath Park. Scores:-Roath: A. Russell, 12-2; F. Powell, 0—1; J. Mark3, 6—0; G. Marks. 1-1: L. Hamilton. 4—7; A. Marks. 1-5: T. Bliss, 14—1; Mackintosh, 1—1; Smart, j 1-2; Coles, 1-0; B. Chapman. 19-1; extras, 10-9: totals, 70-30. Pill: E. Seer, 0-9; W. Haley. 1—2; F. Perkins, 4—6; A. Seer, 2—4; M.Casey, 7—0; H. Davies, 7-5; H. Hughes, 1—0; W. Shepperd. 0—0; W. Prosser. 9-1; F Hackway. 0—5; C. Fon- taine, 3-8; extras, 9-13; totals, 43-53. SECOND DIVISION. ST. SAVIOUR'S V. CHANNEL MILLS. At Roath Park. Scores:—St. Saviour's: W. Lewis, 4; W. Huntley, 4; J. Davies, 0; G. Isgar, 0; E. Townsend, 0; E. Kcnway, 8; F. Pierce, 13; E. Little, 0; J. Shea, 15; J. Rose- warne, 0; S. Saunders, 13; extras, 17; total, 74. Channel Mills: T. German, 0—0; J Page, 2; B. Hughes, 6-0; E. Hill, 2-{); J. Wheeler, 6-7; B. Jones, 0—0; J. Tucker, 2-4; J. Wil- liams, 0—10; W. Young, 0-1; F. Dyer, 1-1; A. Chappell, 0—4; extras, 13-7; totals, 32—25. FOURTH DIVISION. MARIONS V. GRANGE LIBERAL SECONDS. At Roath Park. The Marions won by an innings and eight runs. Scores: Marions, 56; Grange Liberal Reserves, 21-27. CUP COMPETITION. CANTON V. NEWPORT. At the Jubilee Park. These teams met in the first round for the "Grange" Cuo, the home team winning by twelve runs. Scores: —Canton: W. Jackson, 12-7; J. Bartlett, 10- 0; H. Harding, 8-2; D. Martin, 14-1; F Bartlett, 0—5; F. Smith, 8—2; J. Brookman, 1-11; W, Jenkins, 8—0; W. Thomas, 1-0; E. Harding, 3-7; C. Gerdinew, 1-2; extras, 6-5; totals, 72-42. Newport; A. Hillman, 7-11; F. Wetter, Q-12; J. Wetter. 16—6; 0. Pearce, 0-0; H. Wreford, 2-6; E. Wetter, 10 -3; W. Paml, A. Vanghan, 2-4; F. Wre- ford, 3—1; W. Evans, 2—0; R. Thomas, 1-16; 4-3; totals, 47-55. extras,, GASWORKS V. CENTRALS At the Marl. Gasworks: C. Coombes, 5-1; A. Ashford, 0—0; J. M'Gloshen 1; D. Thomas, 7—13; P. Jones, 2—6; W. Callow, 3— 1; J. Morgan 0—4; P. Ryan., 4-1; J. Rowley, 10—2; J. Maile, 1; T. Oullen, 4-0; extras 11—16; totals, 57—49. Centrals: W. M'Cann, 6-1; V. Williams, I 2—9; D. Griffiths, 0-0; J. Howe, 4-1; J. mit?hell. 1-5; F. Steel. 0-1; J. Bascombe, 0-7; H. Humphries, 3-2; A. Mayers, 5-0; G. Thomas,* 4—1; extras 8-2; totals, 33—?4. The Gasworks won by 39 runs.
IRIFLE SHOOTING.I
I RIFLE SHOOTING. I I Pembroke Yeomanry Annual Meeting The annual shooting meeting of the Pem- broke Y O:? ran?l?y was held on the Penally near Tenby, on Saturday. Chief results :— REGIMENTAL CHALLENGE CUP (presented by Colonel F. C. Meyriek, C.B.).-To be won three Years running. Ranges, 200, 500. and 600 yards. Seven shots each range. Six prizes. 200 500 600 yds. yds. yds. Tl. Reg.-eg^ t.-major J. Willmott (squad A) 26 32 33 91 Sergt. T. Williams (B) 32 32 25 89 S.-sergt.-maj. RumbaAl (B) 32 27 29 88 Corpl. D. Davies (B) 26 33 29 88 S.Q.M.-Sergt. Smith (B) 34 25 26 85 o.Q.M^-Sergt. Edwards (D) 25 29 29 83 LYDSTEP CUP (presented by Lord St. Davids). Ranges 500 and 600 yards; seven shots each range; cup to be won twice before becoming property of winner. Six prizes. Scores. 500 600 Total. S.Q.M.S. Edwards (D) 27 26 53 S.S.M. Baldwin (D) 26 26 52 Private J. G. Williams (A) 26 26 52 6.Q.M.S. Smith (B) 23 25 48 Sergt. J W. John (A) 25 20 45 Sergrt. J, Williams (B) 26 17 43 WILLITA. MSTON CUP (presented by Colonel Sir Owen Scourfield, Bart., T.D. Ranges 200 and 400 yards; seven shots each range. CuP and prizes. Scores. 200 400 Total. 8.S.M. 13aldwin (D) 31 32 63 Corporal D. Davies (B) 28 31 59 I Private W. Tucker (A) h"h. 25 32 57 S.O.M.S. Edwards (D) 26 30 56 S.S.M. Rumbell (B) 24 28 52 S.S.A-f. T. Williams (B) 29 23 52 COMMANDING OFFICERS' CUP (presented by Col. Ivor Philipps, D.S.O., M.P.). Open to all non-commissioaed officers and men who have attended the last two trainings, and who have not more than three years' ser- vice on the 1st of August, 1909. Ranges, 200, 500. and 600 yards; seven shots each range. Cup and six prizes. Scores. • 200 500 600 Total Private W. B. Davies (B) 32 26 13 71 Private W. Tucker (A) 27 20 21 68 Private S. Tudor (A) 16 12 13 41 Private MS'. Laughlan (A) 14 5 13 32 Private M'Laughlan (A). 14 5 13 32 RECRUITS' CUP (presented by Captain Kent). Ranges 200 and 400 yards; seven shots each range. Cup and prizes. Scores. 200 400 Total. Private S. „ M. Thomas (A) 28 13 41 Private H. H. Meyrick (A) 22 18 40 Private J. Hancock (B) 17 20 37 Private J. R. Phillips (A) 17 20 37 Private S. Harris (B) 14 18 32
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arriving even yet. But six months slipped into Time's relentless clutches, and at last she consented to a change of scene. Brighton supplying sea air and life, with the enhanced jollities of Lon- don itself readily accessible. It was London that formed the alluring bait. Was not Robert in London? She had an aunt in town, a great lady who moved in fashionable society, and who took an immediate liking for the pale, slim girl with tlle ratit-am gentle smile and the shy, winsome manner. Mrs. Mounfcenoy declared she understood the case exactly, Ennui, my dear, simply ennui. The child's been bored to death with your farmyards and your country lanes. Fields are too strong a diet for her temperament. The plough comes to pall, you know." So she took Madge in hand, and first of all marched her to her dressmaker; and Madge quickly lost that dowdy aspect whi-oh ever hovers round the country-bred girl, and grew i into a woman who understood the advan- tages of the toilet, and who appreciated the infinitesimal littleness of Shennington and the exeorable style of its millinery. But the memory of Robert remained. Everywhere she went her eVes were on the alert for a sight of his well-remembered, handsome face. One night she sat in & box at Cogent Garden with her aunt. It was the entr-aete, and a hum of conversation filled the house, when she heard the door of the box open. and her uncle stepped in with someone at his heels. I've brought Oadogan to see you, Hale-3, he said, addressing his wife. Bela just returned from India. Looking well, isn't I he?" "How are you. Robert? I am glad to see you. Why, I declare you've grown into quite a man. This is my nieoe, Miss Sh-epperd-Mr. Oadogan. Madge looked up, pele and nervous. He shook her hand, but gave no sign of recogni- tion. After the next act he came up againv from his stall and introduced "his great chum," Captain Retford. The two stayed throughout the act.Ret- ford sat next to Madge at tho far-end of the box, where they conversed in subdued tones upon all kinds of matters. He told her of hie experiences in India., and of the country, I and her own tongue became untied, a colour settled upon her cheeks, and her eyes lost the last remnant of their woefulness. As for the opera, the music merely served as an accompaniment to their conversation. Whenever she looked round she encountered Robert's eyes. They told of half recognition. and, she plainly read, of something more. After this they met frequently, Robert and she, and Captain Retford always accompanied him. Madge lost all her languor, all her sadness. Mrs. Mountenoy boasted far and wide of her cure. A ball at Mountenoy House was at its I height one night, when Robert, with Madge on his arm, made towards the conservatory. doors. "Where are you taking me. pray? I thought you put yonr name down for this waltz." y?? i did. But are you not tired? R-eaUT. Miss Sheppard, I'm sure a little rest will do you no harm." Well, it is so very hot that I'll agree with you. They passed in among the towering palms and fragrant flowers, and sat down in the soft light of the swinging lanterns. "How lovely the music sounds from here," she said. "It was a good idea of yours to come. ,„ <. "I'm afraid it was a selfish idea." "■Selfish? Why?" "I wanted to speak to you. "Abo-ut what?" He paused a moment with twitching lips, a.nd then burst out: 0 Madge, listen to me. I beg of you. I remember the days of Shennington. I remem- ber my falseness, my promises. But I loved you not then as I do now. I was young. f-oolish, senseless—heartless if you will; but now &U is different. Madge. I love you-love jfaa Danairrntrly aiaoe tikai oigbti I r met you in the theatre I have loved you madly. Can you forget the past? Can you let me be your lover once again and for' ever?" Madge's face had grown sterner. Her lips were pale and quivering. "The past is forgotten," she replied in slow, soft tones. "The past can be no more. I loved you, Ro-bert-oh, I loved you with a depth of soul I now can hardly realise, for the fire of my passion has died out; there are not even the 'embers left. It expended itself on thin air, burnt itself out, unrequited and forlorn. I can give you no love, Robert, now I knew that the moment I saw you again. You stirred my heart with love, and I reared you as an idol, as a god to fall down and worship. You shattered the idol your- self. The pieces cannot be gathered. I am sorry, Robert, I am really sorry-" "Let me hope, I pray-let me wait. Oh, Madge, let- "N 0, no; it cannot be," she answered, ris- ing to her feet with a half angry remem- brance of the agonies she had suffered through this man who knelt at her feet. "No, no; it cajwiot be. You must know I am the betrothed wife of Captain Retford."