Evening Express

THE WELSH LEAGUES C. AND D. R. U. I School and Old Boy Rugger. I BY SPOKES. I POWTYPRtDD-RHOVrDDA RUOBY UNION. I NYSYBWL, the "New- porters" of the league, got defeated last Saturday. FerndaLe Rovers were the record smashers by 2 tries. As might be anticipated, the attendance was a record one. The Ynysybwl skipper. T. Jones. by his one piay nearly pulled the game out of the ftre in the second half. His centre, however, should not starve such a flier. Lodwick and Hughes, at half, played well. but as their forwards were beaten they had few chances of ovendiig play out. Ferndole never played finer same, and honour goes to the whole fifteen. Abercynon failed to torn out to Ddnas. Oilfynydd Harlequins are "kicking" badly fior the loss of two points. Merthyr Juniors made a creditable draw with Tylorstown. Home clubs should pay referees the full fee, and not refer them to the union. Willi amstown report that they have die- banded. A oomemattee meeting will be held on Mon- day at 6 p.m. at the Ivor Arms HoteL All clubs shoixd be represented. The league table appears in another column. if not strictly accurate please let Hon. Searetary A. Potter know.

RHYMNEY VALLEY OLD BOYS. Snow oovered all the grounds laat Satur- day, and play was out of the Question. Rhymney Old Boys have lodged a. complaint against the Barg-oed players and officials on Saturday, January 22, at Bargoed. The matter will oome before the next meeting1 of the "League. Tredegar Hibernians resent the action of the league in awarding two league points to New Tredegar. The Hibernians failed to appear aiL INew Tredegax on New Year's Day. New Tredegar has lodged a protest against S. Weeks, at Deri, alleging that he is over the age limit. The league will meet at the Greyhound Hotel, Aherbargoed, on Monday next, at 6 pan. Business is very important.

WELSH MID-WEEK LEAGUE. I hare received an interesting suggestion from Penyboat," of Bridgend Wednesday Club. He states, probably with solid grounds, that owing to the small number of clubs in the Welsh Wednesday League that interest is not as keen as desirable. To alter matters he suggests that the title of the leagne should be changed to the Welsh Mid-Week, or Shoppers League, and that the Tnuirsday clubs should be invited to affiliate. The league could then be run in two sections- one for those olubs playing on Wednesdays and the other section for the many cmite Wiio have their sport on Thursdays. At the end of the season the winning club otf each section should meet to decide the Welsh championship. The match couid be held, say, one season on a Wednesday and the fol- lowing season on a Thursday. There would, he asserts, be little difficulty for the fifteen players to get away from business for one match when ao much was at stake. If a good venue be oboeen, my correspondent feels confident that the championship match would draw a splendid gate. Perhaps Hon. Secre- ta.ry Edwards, of the Wednesday League, will consider the suggestions. By the way, the Thursday Rugby clubs outnumber the Wed- nesday organisations.

MONMOUTHSHIRE. Although three league games were down for decision, viz., Blaenavon v. AbertiUery, fi- Blaina v. Pill Harriers, and Grose Keys v. tt Cwmbmn. not one was played owing to the ,'k. fro?Tlrue.tJie ground at 0r06s Keys was .? mot as hard as iron, and the home team ?L wadted in expectation of the axmvad of Cwm- » bran-wbo came not, yet I oan hardly credit M? ? that the ground womw have been piay?b.le. j? Brynmawir'a friendly with Penygraig and !j? Tredegar's trip to Pontypridd were aJBo B abandoned. Thus one of the meet interesting day's engagements for this season was utterly spoiled. t< An-ea? of nmpla.yed league gomes are m increasing, and unlees Monday matches are ? tUed up the f.arœ of carrying the competition ¡  over tall next season will again result.

1 SCHOOLBOY RUGGER. I The English trial nietoh takes place at ? Exeter on February 12. The English Union hove this season delegated the selection of their international team to a representative selection committee, and it is a certainty that meant and not town interest will lead to the very beet ftfteen in England being pitted against Wales, at Cardiff, on March 12. Undoubtedly, England this season is parti- eolarly strong in having a large number of ctever pltayers available. Leicester, Birming- ham, Exeter, Gloucester, Hartlepool, and Bristol have very strong town teams, and across the Border confidence is expressed that on this occasion the lads will follow the example of their seniors and inflict a. defeat on Wales. Looking round, I see no cause just yet of being despondent. It certainly is a lean year as far as numbers of leagues go, but we still have the quality, and the Welsh quality, tdb. Port Talbot-Aberavon have in Hopkins, of Mountain School, Archie Thomas, and Clyde Short a trio who should deservedly run dose for oa.ps. At Newport Foley is a marvel, Burford and Wren a sound pair of holf-books, and there are forwards galore. Cardiff should have no opposition in getting Cornish and Ludski in, whilst Affley and Edwards should be among the others whom the Car- diff committee should suggest for inclusion. Pontypridd, Swansea, and Lla nelly have plenty of talent. Summed 1]¡p, we in Wales shall be represented by fifteen lads as plucky and as clever as any of thoee who have worn the scarlet cap on past occasions. Cardiff boys deserved their win over the _P_ gggMjgar^_jfeak play of the Metropolitans wae smarter than that shown by the New- port backs. After six weew ldlenesw-mussd by t-le Christmas holidays and bad w league games were resumed at Swansea last Saturday. BrynmiU proved 1 goal, 2 tries better then National. Boys who shone were Bancroft. Holiiugs. Paorvin, and Hawee. Fischer again demonstrated what a wonder- ful young player he is. The Municipal three- quarter did all the scaring for his gohool--t dropped goal, 3 tries against Danygraig. Fischer is, of coarse, a certainty for his Welsh oap. Prominent in the Terrace-rood v. St. Helen's m.atch-won by the former by 1 goal, 1 try-wer.e young Gwyn and Noel Jones. The former is a. splendid goal-kicker.

CARDIFF AND DISTRICT RUGBY UNION. I The talk of the week has been the luck of the draw" of the various competitions. Apparently, from the many inquiries few of the clubs seem versed in the conditions, and. therefore, I will run over the chief pointe which appear in doubt. The first rounds of the three competitions must be played on Saturday, March 5, the second rounds, unless re-plays are necessary, are due for the following Saturday. The clubs first-named in each instance have choice of ground in the first and second rounds, bu.t the venues for the semi-finals will be fixed by the union committee. Home clubs taking "gates" are required to give half of the grocs takings to their visitors. No transfers will be allowed except promo- tiQjl. This rule is unalterable, and it will be absolutely useless for clubs to apply for special or other permits. Players mrasit be registered as required in the rules, and to save the drudgery of going through various sizes of papers tne committee have naxi special registration forms printed. Every club should obtain a oc-py at once. Cardiff Bast rather resent their promotion to the Mallett, but the Wise Men have by their victorious career in winning every local match—to &ay notiimg of capturing Taly- wain's ground iecoird-proven so hot, and. practically t,he League winners, that it was felt only fair to give them some stiffer tests. West End is the only club who have been dropped in the Mallett, and allowed to show their paces for the shield. Critics eitate that Birch grove, who have won a match, and dai-th, who have only twice been successful, should have been similarly treated. I may be forgiven for givinc away the secret that the committee were agreeable to both these clubs figh ting for the shield, but the plucky organisation* preferred to "go down" in the Mallet t rather than gain honours in the second division. Fruiterers, Dinos Powis, and Garth are in luck's way in drawing byes in the first round. It is a pity that two such fine olube ae Mackintosh and Harlequins should be called on to meet so early in the competition. The other gomes w,iich should prove close are p;. rthdUI1J con &biitJd 'a rdiff East a.r: Gr?rLg?. The Dervishes ehculd recodiect that Pentyrch are about the hottest club the vic- torious Oilfynydd club has met this season, and t-et in the recent charity match against Cardiff District a majority of the opposing team which did so well were Pentyrch- players. The Bricklayers, too, will find the East a very clever side, and very, very hot on Heath Pork. Analysed six otf the following clubs must disappear before the final: 'i.J'UiÏ n8, :Maoke., Dinat. Powis, Birohgrove, Romilly, Wan- derers, and YVhitctiiureh. The other final aide will be fou.,id among East, Gnange, Garth, Pentyrch, Canton, and Fruiterers. Now, Tads,, can you spot the two for the final? Northern Union agents have been very busy in the district during the past fortniigiht. Offers have been made to some lads, brut th-e talk going rc-und of bids of £ 50 upward-- with two exceqtiGns-i-, all bunkum. In many cases the baits" have been not as many shillings. No, ouir Northern Union visitors are not such fools as they are often made out to be. West End sprang a surprise last Saturday against Canton Wanderers until the interval. At half-time the Duk^s led by a penalty goal. Things looked black, especially as spectators had predicted a record score. However, in the second moitty West End cotl.lap.sed, and there was only one team on attack, Smart, Hyde, Allridge, and Hube Harding ail scoring for the Tramps, who won by 14 points to 3. The battle royal between Cardiff Thistles and Splott Crusaders ended in a narrow win for the Soot ties. The victore had a poor side out, but they deserved their points. Forfar's goal was a beatity-it was the finish- ing touch to the grand play shown through- out the game by fuu-bwk noer, Budding, and Smith. Neighbourly rivalry aoeatmted for the great interest taken in the St. Saviour's v. Cardiff Welsh match at Splott. Although the Welsh won by a try, it was aruel luck that git.

PLAIN. TON FENTRE VISITOR: My wotd, you must have had a rough time of it last week. SALISBURY GUIDE: Oh, dear, no! That's Stone Henge. TO PBNTRE VISITOR: Oto. And-er-do you call this place Salisbury ? SALISBURY GUIDE: Yes. TON FENTRE VISITOR: NVW, I nrost say it's raither Plain"! And the visctor returned home disappointed, leaving the guide disappointed, too. The game was a draw, neitlher aide scoring.

i THE TEMPLE OF LIES." r By J. B. HARRIS-BURLAND. jbrfbor of "Gabriel Janthry," "The Broken lAw," "The Guardian of Hi* Honour," "The Splendid Felon," Ac., Ae. & BEGIN THE STORY TO-DAY Chapter L-In a oottage on a Cardiganshire mountain, Smrys Morgst-V ;• con«umptiv«. Is being visited by Dr. Jones, of TretboL Emrys persuades him to pro- ewm his death. in order that his mother might secure the £ 10,000 for which he was insured.-Chapter II. finds U mother waiting for newe from her son. A solicitor calls with the jews that Emrys has been left £ 300,000 by t Mr. Richard Morgiz. Dimt-ly after GwLadys Morgan, the daughter, receives a message from Dr. Jones that Emrys had "died." Emrys, havtng pre- deceased his relative, the legacy reverts to Owen Rughm, I Them aba Hung her arms round his neck and kiased him I Chapter IlL open irttti an taterriew between owea iluffbee ara A drey Anwyl, the daughter at oce at Vie rictoeat men in Walea. in which he tonfeeea his love far aer. Audroy teUs him that she loves Emrys. Karris Aawri Audrey'* father, enters, and a ijMRHioa takw pteo* on the Question of capital acd febonx, to wbieh Anwyl losea his tempeir. Owen baring ehamttioeed tbe mien's couae.—In Chapter IV Dr. Jooea .eceiTes a tedwrram from Owladys Morgan, m?<etty Mkiog him to come to CardUf. when she &UaunAo to bribe h,r- -?rhapter V. tells how Emrys Is •baot to mcape from the oottage when th»re oomee a knock at Oe dam It Ums 0Gt to be & tn=p, who I"" 1, .1;'< 'iJI. robs Emrya. ESmxya seizes a wsiaky Dottle ana siriKes the rpaj OIl the head, leaving him unconeciew.- la Chapter VI a solicitor calls and Informs Owen ringhes of his good fortone. He Cscides to use it for th. benefit o< his fellow-mec.-Chapter VU.-Emrys arrives at Cardiff Docks, and sails on the Hypatia under the assumed name ot William Bees. He decides to see Audrey once more. azid with that intention goes up town.—Chapter VIII.—Gwladys calls upon Audrey. In aj Interval of v.lanoe there comee a sharp tap upon the window. In the morning Audrey goee into tlve garden and picks up a goid match-box which she had given to I Emrvs.—Chapter IX—D<r. David Jones reads in a Dews- paper at the total loss of the Hypatia. The only survivor Is a man named Arthur BDUins. The doctor then oaila upon Lawyer Griffiths, who Informs him that Mrs. MorgMi ixitand* to have her sou's body exhumed. Dr. Jones returns home and poisons himself. H8 leaves a .message for hia 1;Sr Mary, in which be aw?* her to b?& her tim? and then strike without mercy,—Chapter X.-Thr yews pa?. aad Owen Hughes <a now a J?M employer of labour, with &U his men as aha?e- hoMtfe. He is busy in his office when Lis eoIkttor c&l;s and imparts the information that his benefactor (Mr. Bichard Morgan) had been secretly married in London when be was 42 years of age, and that a son had been born. He instructs the solicitor to advertise in the paper* for the haft-Chaotw ZI.-AmdrW vlalta

"CATCHING A TARTAR." I I A SUFAYRJSBI CzLRDEFF IN A FIX. I THE UN-WED SMVIOM (in front): We Axed Mm aJa f4g?t. Had & Mt. ct Ow own bwk, eh! ??A?DIFF (in b&ck ?roand in flocks): Now, who wo?M bom thCM?M it! United Servicee, 21 points; Cardiff, 3 points. Laost Saturday.

RHYMNEY VALLEY SENIOR. There were no matches played—leasee nor friendly, oxiow oavered tibe grounds to the extent of 6on. to 8in. Owing to iihe inter- tuational, there will be few matches played to-day. The kmock-oot competition sboaid aroaee gpeat interest. Orwing to the "pooling" of gates, ail olube in the competition will benefit ttnarwaially.

BRIMEND AND DISTRICT SENIORS. Moelt of the grounds were frost-bound, amd oniy one leugu-e game was played. Ponrty- cymmer were due to meet Nantymoed .Lions at cipuJi Kop. The hoaneaters waited until tne v-tAi'y last mouxient lor The uoaw that came too late. Very hard luok, lads, for there was no other attraction, in the valley, and, as you expected to do the "trick." ft record crowd was anticipated on tSie Koptje to add to your exctheqfuer. Blaengiarw were to harve met Tom's Pets at Llangyuwyd. but in this oaee, by an early agreement, the mautch was abandoned. The Tigers of BettvrB were to have endea- voured to devour Ben John's Lambs at Nanty- ffyllon By the way, "Will Jim Daviee" has secured a. permanent position in the Bridgend team, so extra work is now on the shoulders of the excellent hon. see. and "ais hard- working aseiisrtant, "T. J." The ground was in good condition, but only half of the ligers turned nrp—the others mnssed the traui at Toiidu. To thedr oredlit, they tried to get a conveyance to make the journey, but faileu. The Tigers wiU be at the station in time next time. The Waaps of (xilfacfa QocCi a;nd the Babes of Bridgend met at the Quarella ground, Bridgend. An exerting", spirited oontest found the Wasps ftcrapinig home by 6 points to 5. What a luxury tthiat ooajverted goal was for the Babes, eh? The game was a huge sut- prise to the Waope, who expected an easy wan. Backed up by the shouts of C301-r sap- porters (not aH angel*, aa eome -eaY), S= Babes will snatch some wins in future matches. Friend "Shiney," with his usual keen busdness aptitude, borrowed the services of Jim Oooper and Ü8 Bees, of Brynoethin, and these two were the most conspicuous on the field. The farmer at back has tiie daring of the famous Maraburg. Youag Bees, who is aJso skipper of the ooujjty school team. is a "three" of rare promdse, who knows the way to the goal-line, and gets there, too, if opposition is not extra strong. It was througjh hia ea.dy work that the Seconds scored thar try. Dad Marks did well, except oooe. Ah, Dai, my boy, if you had darted off in the last minute and given a paea to Bvane on the wine a wore would have resulted. G. Ellis is doing well as scrum haif with Bula, Morgan. The pair are red hot. Captain Brown. Singer, Thomas, and Itaa Raffles were the pMk of a <ood pook. The Waape played in their -i form --W tbey 'M<d sevuxed a lead, then they slowed down. and m con- sequence nearly lost the maAah. Oaflptoutn Si Jones, who turned out against has own wish, was not in Ms usual form at fulil-baok. Shorn and Gootrgie Jones were beet of the threes. Jdhneon wopild be of greaier use if be took lees noftice of outsiders. Dvans lmw yet to produce the form which secured aim his inter-league honours. Diok White was the best half. IVxrwarda were roally good. Bob Morgan and D Hlartrison oughit to æcmre their places in the team to meet Cardiff. DDe Edwards and Saanmy zvam were alao notice- able for good play. Two yomn? p?yeM wMh bri^rt caxem in front are Wyn?am Beavam, of pnotycym2mer and F. Sedswbeer, of Lhuahamcen. Both piay outside half. I am glad to DCte that W. J. Davias is rHAyinig finely with the Bri-<lgend SCBIOTS. me loss is keenly felt by the Iambs, but they wish hmn every soooesa. The most popoiaT player in the wbede of the Bridiefend dastiiot is W. J. (Si) JoneB. This is dtle to tTie faot that Si ia a genruine sport, and has never been knowtn to do a shady tjrick on the fietd.

RHONDDA DISTRICT OLD BOYS. The birth certificate of Gardener (Bfayd- felon) will be exaanined by Cilfynydd asd Ehydifelan Seconds at thO next meeting. Cambrian Boys bawe woo their appeal against Tylorstown. The latter played a. temor player. Treherbert ex-Sdbool'boyB allege that Tonyr- efaiil Reserves played Miattthews and Joins, two senior players. The hon. seo. of the defending club has been ordered to appear before the next meeting. The apology of Treorky Old Boye has been accepted by the league. D. F. Jones, Cambrian Lads; W. Morgan, Pontypridd Reserves; and E. Thomas, Merlin Stars, were eacih suspended for a. fortnigiht. The transfers of E. Emery and Jacob Wil- Mams. of the All Blacks, were refused Rhyd- felan on tie ground that the low of these players would cause, the collapse of the all blacks. dab.saribea should read Rnte 14. All pro- t?bM. mu??i I\,1.<:lI1 tn-e secretary via the post- man. They must not be banded to referees— it is a breach of the rule, and has resulted in some protegta not being considered bj the committee. Sorry to hear of the serious illness of that en,,elio hon. see.. r. lieim y Davies, of Tre- herbert ex-Sahooiboys. A speedy recovery, Don't forget Monday's great struegie be- tween Rhoradda District and Boautypridd Dis- trict. Treiherbert is the venue, and a great game is certain. Rumoure are current that, genial Secretairy Tomm-y Hiibbs, of Treherbert Aithlotiic, in- tends resigning. Don't let him, lads; he is too good to lose. I am asked to announce that any of the selected players w"ao fail to turn out ip the inter-lea?ue game on Monœy will not be con- inter-league er-league gamee a)g?in. Mon- da-y a match counts towards league caps. The new secretary of Ddnas is Mr. Noah MJattbewa, Ddnas. Merlin Stars cheered so lustily after their win over Pontypridd Reserves t'aot tlhe boll disappeared. Blown away probably. Tre/banog, who made history by breaking Oiltfynydd's record on the Monday, had to play the return game on the Saturday fol- lowing. The second game was a fine one, and won't be forgo-tten for a lone time. The boys of Banog have greatly improved. The beet of the Siomesters were Da vies, W. Edwards, P. Ryan, and W. Evans, of the backs; Bouaher, Osborne, and Lloyd did erandily in front. TreibanOg played all 00 wetl tha-t it would 1 not be fair to individualise. Dinas were opposed by Ehydfelon, who won by two tries. The winners showed splendid football, whilst Din;M showed great improve- memo J. Jenkins. F. Morgam, R. ù1ewyn, and E. Bad were a splendid quartette. Morgan's two clever tries wero the results of effective handling by the books. For Dinas Gus Rem, W. Jones, Fowler, and J. A. Jones Gus Rees, the thick of aJl foe mutt*L*k& T. Davies, Chant, and the Brotbera Lewis also did well. Treorky and RhydfeLart are now the only unbearten teams in the senior division. In the junior division Treherbert ex-School- boys have not known defeat. An effort should now be made to raise another amateur eenior teaan at Treherbert. (Now, Mr. Sid Mai warimc, seiae the oppor- tnnity. tun.ieM TO CORRKSPONOCNTS. 8. K" (Aberborgioed)Throngii an error the revised league table appeared with those of the sdster code—^Soccer. E. Jones (Sw&nom).-Hawry Toft played lor tbe ooumty aevea? to but never for WaJ<eSt aJthoo?h he Ded on the re<MrM Waae% lis" t.AH White" Omm-ma). repbl to E. Jones. "Puzzled" (Cardiff).—Too tfre oorreot. W. L. Morgan through appearinig- for Wales to- day, according to the rules governing the English County Championship, sacrifices his qualification to play (for Kent m. the aouraty ohaimpionehip.

I WON'T WASH. IiTDNffiTT: Good 'ewcras, » thing Bke ttmA •wtsn't aoocmimod»te m Bath, were beaten by Lydney by 10 points to 3.

By BULL'S-EYE. I CARDIFF ASSOCIATION LEAGUE. I OLLFk'ITVBLY ta?en, the I soom returned in I:i:o l week's series of matches in the Cardiff Association League compare most fovouuaibiy with any series that has been eon- tested, and the return of the lower-placed teams shows a steady improvement on their early fortm. Canton Institute did splendidly to run St. Paul's to a point, altlhough their soore of heA might haa vr = ? a.?though their soore of 297 might have been bettered by a. dozen had not a. couple of the side returned suoh small scores as 21 and 26, so that 001 this taking St. Paul's can congratulate them- selves upon their win. had Canton ondy shown this form earlier in the season, they would be very mucth higher in the table than they are BIt. For Canton E. J. turner and C. Battoen shot splendidly, each returning 34's. Haines &nd Walsh were close up with. 33's. For sit. Pawl's Toogood and Angove were top scorers with 33 each. The first division leaders had the Uni- versity Setitle-ment as opponents, but the Gas- workers proved Just fifteen podnts too strong for the Splott boys. Deapite a 25 in their return, the Gasworks kept up their average jvith 307. Some very fine shootdnc wa? done by A- Thonm? and J. Vaughan with 34 and 33 respectively for the winners, and A. Smith and L. Tucker got a brace of 34's for the Settlement. Next week the Gas workers are due to meet Llandough, who earlier in the season ran tlhem to a point. The villagers have not been doinir too well of late, but I they are a side who can always rise to the occasion, and their meeting with the leaders next week should see an interesting finish. It was a near thing in the laeudough and Birohgrove conitest, F. Hockridge for the latter teaan failing in am un accountable I manner to score with, his last shot, and leav- inR Llandough to win by a couple. Neithw !?f. shot up to form, the highest individual I score of the evening being 31, while the return of the winners was only 292. I Oagan PS.A. were visitors to the Dowkus, ,but had to admit defea.t by no fewer than seventeen points, the scores being 306-M in favour of the Dowlais boys. W. Tucker (34), E. Deooon (32), and P. Jones (32) were the highest returns for the winners, and Sadler shot 3Z for Cogan, who shot much below their form. In the second d;iviaion the most important match was that between Hannah-street and Victoria Institute Seconds. Besides the keen rivalry th&t exists between the two teams, additional interest was lent to the contest on account of tthe pair being in the league table. The seriousness of the occasion upset  both sides, and as a conwauerk* the scoring I was mmioh below the form of either t4eam

I NEATH'S BUSY MONTH.

Miniature Rifle Notes By -22 T the next meeting of the WeWh Miniature Rifie Association the venue for the Welsh Club Cham- pionship will be decided. Owing to the wide area covered by the associa- tion, some difficulty will be experienced in select- ing a. suitable range. The most popular place would, undoubtedly, be Cardiff, but, apparently, there is no su-itable range in the district. The expenses of the competing teams will probably be pooled, and made payable in equal shares by each team. "A Sportemail," lwbx) thinks a. number of the best Welsh shots are overlooked, writes me that he is prepared to pay part of the expense in providfing souvenirs for the win- ners in a. sporting contest between a team, selected by the Welsh Miniature Rifie Asso- ciation and the following team selected by himself ;-Z. Thomas and A. Stramge (Bedwas), J. L. Parry (Blaina), T. G. Morgan (Peaitre), R. G. Pihelps (Carmarthen), T. Howells (Moun- tain ACIh), J. J. Martyn (Maesteg), H. E. Osborne (.Nelson) J. Holland (OadoKton), and G. Lewis (Pomtypridd). It does not seem to be generally understood by the members of the clubs concerned thai for the purpose of the association cups oompetiition the Pontypridd district clubs are counted as a separate league division, and will be entitled to four representatives in the firia4 tie, at Porth, on February 10 and 12. The most open championship at present seems to be that of the Bridgend district, when Maesteg, Bryn, and Ogmore are all in the running, although each of these olubs have only three more matches to shoot. St. David's (Carmarthen) appear to have the best, chance of annexing the western cham- pionship, and Newbridge the Radnor honours. In Monmouthshire the issue seems to be between Chepstow and Blaina, whilst Moan. tiain Ash amd Oadoxton may fight out the finish in the Glamorgan League district. The Army Council has just informed the various, county associations that public funds are not to be used for grants in aid Off rifie olubs. This will be feilit by the long range dubs chiefly, and effectually settles (for a time) the proposals made last year, that the I county territorial associations and county rifie associations should amalgamate for the purpose of encouraging Title shooting. Maesteg had a fright in their match ..t Southerndown a. few days ago. They managed to win with a. margin of six points, the agcromte being 756 Maesteg, and 750 Southern- down. A. E. Holley was top scorer with a very fine 99, a.nd the old international appears to be coanixug back to Ms old form, as he generally does vsihen the Welsh meeting is approaching. The popular H. Barrow-Evans also shot wefll for the winning team. Local clubs who intend entering for the Queen's Cup Competition this year should note that the regulations (which are very different to those of previous years) are pub- lished this week. Last year quite a number otf clubs in Monmouthshire and Glamorgan were debarred from competing owtlng to their delay in obtaining the regulations. The Western League competition for the assoaLattdon cups will be held at Carmarthen.

CARDIFF INSTITUTES LEAGUE I Several contests in the Cardiff Institutes League were interfered with by the Cardiff election, but, with the exception of one or two, ail have since been played off. The most noticeable feature of the week's contests was the surprising good form of Grange Liberal, who took all six points from St. Saviour's. rhis is the third time this season that the Liberals have succeeded in taking aJl the points from their opponents. and, as a result if their latest achievement, they stand. fifth on the talble, with 39 points out of 55. Their nesting with Canton Paxic-h Ohuroh should be interesting. The Docks Temperance played off their post- poned fixture with Cardiff City, but oouJd not agree upon the three games. Of the two games played the Dockers won. At billiards Pope made a nice break of 25 for the Dockers, while Jones made 26 for the Oity. Pointer got a possible for the City at shooting. Oanton Parish Church paid a visit to Comet- street .play ing billiards, draughts, and shoot- ing. They won at billiards and shooting, whilst the contest at draughts ended in a draw. The Churchmen now lead on the table oy one idoint only. St. Saviour's had a busy week, playing matches against the Settlement and Cardiff City. In the former contest they lost by l? points to 2, amd against the Oity they we" beaten at cards, a game they are fairly strong at. They. however, had their own back at billiards. Ely Paper Mills also played a couple of matches, losing at billiards and whist to the Settlement, and wihnini at eards, but against St. German'? they did much better, and rp- tured all six points. P. Baker was in fine form on the green cloth, making a nice break of 37. I NEXT WEEK* FUTURES. I St. Germ.a.n'ø. Docks Temperance. Grange Temperance v. St. Saviour's. Cardiff Oity v. Oanton Parish Church. Grange Liberals v. Comet-street. All games at the first-named institutes. I POSITIOiNS OiF OlJUÐS UP-TO-DATE. I -Poitie- P. Cor. agst. Oanton Parish Ohurch .11 48 18 Docks Temperance Institute 11 47 17 University Settlement 13 44 34 Cardiff Oity .——— 10 41 17 Chtaoge Liberal 11 39 27 Grange Temperance 12 34 38 at. German's .————— 11 24 42 my Paper M ills 13 22 56 Ooanet^treet .——.————. 10 20 40 St. Saviour's 12 20 52

I POINTED I I I (HEATH ffriiz AT ITA I NSELATH JiIAJ BLACK: I shot an atprow in the air. It fell to earth, I know not wheirs. I DON'T THINK. Neath. 6 points; Tqaomky, nil. LBst Sator- daty. By HARRIER. FTER twice filling the second place in the annual Gold Seal Race at Vancouver, H. T. Johnson. the old Roath Harrier, carried off the 100-dollar trophy at the third time of asking on New Year's Day from a field of fifteen runners. From press reports which have reached me it appears that Johnson and F. L. Jackson, of Seattle Athletic Club, were joint favouxites. The former's fine running in the previous con- tests. added to the fact that he wore the colours of the local club, made him more of a sentimental favourite that otherwise, for, Jackson's reputation was a great one, amd his quiet confidence seems to have made a great impression on the many athletes in Vanoouver. .———————————————————————————— <

LL. LLOYD, Newport Harriers, is one of the best known harriers in Wales. Startinghis athletic career with the now defunct Blaen- avon Club, he migrated to Newport a seasoned runner, and has represented that club in most of its many contests during the past few seasons. In 1907 he carried off the Welsh Junior Championship, run off at Oaerleon. He has twice represented Wales in international contests, but has failed as yet to do himself justice when wearing the three-plumed jersey. He was last season one of the lew competitors who won a standard medal in the British Marathon, a distinction which he also gained in the Welsh Marathon. Lloyd has not yet shown his best form this mukm, but with the advent of the championships we shall, no doubt, hear from him, and he will in all doubbat, bility be one of the team representimg Wales in the internationals at Belfast next March.

C'SOCCERITE'S" FORECASTS I PLAYED SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 12, 1910. ENGLISH LEAGUE.—DIVISION I. OAaWn Villa v. Sunderland. •BOI/TON WANDERERS T. Chelsea. Liverpool v. Evterton. "Middlesbrough v. Bury ..b.W Utt4.L 'Newcastle United T. Manchester UmtecL Notts Oouaity v. "Bradford City. Preston North End v. *Sheffteld Wednesday. •SHEFFIELD UNITED v. Notts Forest. Tottenham Hotspurs v. Bristol City. Woolwich Arsenal v. 'Blackburn Rover*. DIVISION II. -Bradford v. Barnaley. •Burnley v. West Bromwich Albion. •FULHAiM v. Oldham Athletic. Gainsborough Trinity T. •STOCKPORT COUNTY. Grimsby Town v. DERBY COUNTY. 8Leoedø City v. Birmingham. r Fosse v. Blackpool. Manchester City v. Hull City. _• Wolverhampton Wanderers v. 4IG. 8Linoom Oity v. Clapton Orient. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. IfNorwioh Oity v. Brentford. •Brighton v. Southenr United. •Bristol Rovers v. Coventry City. Queen's Park Rajjgers v. Croydon Common *Orystal Palace v. Leyton. Exeter Ci? v N?w BTOmn. Exoter ?. ?eOUTHAMPTMf. OIN<WT pton v. M1llw8llL #8 1 Op v. Plymouth Ar?yle? 0 buth v. Watford. "West Ham v. Reading. On the grounds of the first-named cilnbs. Asterisk denotes probable winner; d'raws left open. Teams in capital letters possess the 'best chances of winning three home and three away matches. By JOHN ROBERTS. I PROBLEMS.-No. 18. There is not much to be said in favour of the "leave" which comprises our eighteenth prob- lem. The cue- ball is in line with the centre of tho left middle pocket, the red is rather less than a foot below the right middle pocket, and almost touching the side cushion, and the object white is just clear of the baulk line in the position shown in the diagram. What is the best stroke to play ? The answer to this question will appear when our next problem is published. The Solution of Problem 17. I It is necessary! to bring the spider rest into action to solve our seven- teenth problem. The cue-ball is very close indeed to the red. and by using the spider we can impart a "curly" movement to the cue-ball. Plenty of left "side" should be called into requisition, as this serves to bring the cue- ball off the side and top cushions in such a way tha,t the cannon can scarcely be missed, and at the same time ena.bles us to make the fine contact with the red essential to out it away to the left and leave all three balls beautifully placed at the top of the table. This stroke is by no means difficult, and is well worth practising. JOHN ROBERTS. I

LEAGUE TABLES. I RUGBY. I MOITMOTJTHSHIBE. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pta. Abertlllery .— 6 6 0 0 62 14 12 PiU Harriers 8 5 2 1 68 17 11 Tredegar 6 6 1 0 36 17..10 (Blaina 6 4 1 1 24 22 9 Blaina rem 6 1 2 3 16 19 5 Bryimawr 6 2 4 0 41 54 4 Cross Keys 7 1 5 1 37 38 3 Cwmbran 9 0 9 0 12 84 0 BRIDGEND AND DISTRICT. P. W. L. D. F. A. Ptø. Nantymoel 13 11 0 2 85 3 24 GUfach Gooh 12 8 1 3 65 22 19 Maesteg Bangers 12 7 3 2 52 30.. 16 Bettws United! 12 6 4 2 35 22 14 Uanfoarrao 9 6 2 1 71 16 13 •Najitytfylkm 14 5 8 1 43 87.. 11 Pontycymmer 11 3 5 3 30 28 9 Blaesigarw 12 3 7 2 48 56 8 Llangynwyd ,13 1 11 1 14 98 5 Bridgend IL 11 1 9 1 16 95.. 3 C. AND D. B. U.—SENIOR DIVISION. P. W. L. D. Pta. Harlequins 13 9 3 1 19 Clanton 10 8 0 2 18 Wanderers 11 9 2 C 18

DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU DID UNTO THEM. JACK: Ra, ha, Mr. Cardiff, I don't think there's no catohin' us nappin' this time. TOMMY: That's right, Jack; bring 'im i., I'm gettirtg 'ungry. Cardiff bad a bad time WtiJth United Ser- vices.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. "C. H. A. (G,ardiff).-If space permits, I will follow Youir suggestion, and give the full list off sign*, and calls of the different patrols. "J. D." (,Mi-,clM.-Than-ke for report of your oomipany. Will use next week. S. J. Broadbent (Ton Pent-re).-ym= repl-y is not yet to hiand. Should like to bear from you. E. E. Robson (Ptontlottyn).—Awaiting your report. I Sketched by Glynne Jenkins, aged 15, Merthyr. DiAMIE WALES (to Newport): Well, indeed to goodness, I am proud of you, my son; you are the only one with a clean slate.

DAVIES'S REGISTRY BOOK. ING I OFFICE. I EMIGRATION SPECIALIST. CHARLES ST.,  CARDIFF. U.S.A. AUSTRALIA. M. ZEALAND, 8- ÅFCA. 1 CAN ADA.. f

I CHAPTER XV. -I I Yon went to see Owen Hugbeo yeewrday eftnmg. You needn't deny it. I ]=!:?W The words. snappw out after ?u&rter of an hour of breakfast oomononploces, struck Audrey's ears like a clap of thunder. fcSie I looked up from her ptate with a white, soared faoe. "Yes, I know," ber father continued. "1; needpt Wl yon who tcM me Wbz did you go? If she had answered quite truthfully she would have said that she loved Owen Hughes, amd wished to save him from des- truction. As It was, however, she temporised. "I thought I could do some good," she replied. "I hoped I oouM have some influ- &uoe on him, and Penuade him to abandon this scheme of his." "That wM very kind of you." M?wris Anwyl said drily, "but we can manage very well without your oe. These matters are best left alone by women, and particularly jy a young girl, who ought to he thinking nore of her reputation than her possible influence over a headstrong young fool." Audrey ooloured. but was silent, looking vi hard at her plate, though it contained nothing more intereetiilg than the bones of a fried sole. 11 1 suppose, then, yon know tbe result of Hughes' appeal to his men," Mr. Anwyl con- tinued after a pause. Yes, father," she replied, only three of them have left him." Sha did not know that she was blurting out a secret that was not to be made public tor a low bourn, Morris Anwyl smiled. P,) I have beard," he said, though aU his efforts to find out the exact result had not brought, him within measurable distance of the truth. Then he wiped his mouth with his napkin, and rose to his feet. "Is be still- in lo-e with you?" he asked abruptly, when he bad lit a cigar. 11 I sup- pose not. His head's full of great causes, and fighting, aid all that sort of stuff. He hamt room in it for any love affairs." Andrey made no answer. Her father had replied to his own question. She rose from the chair, and ooaning to his side, laid her b,iA upon his shoulder. I wish you'd make friends with Owen, father," she said gently. He has done you no barm, No harm, Audrey—no harm. What are you talking about? He's done every oolliery owner in this plaoe harm, and we intend to make abort work of him. If we don't he'll done, the whole social order of things, the ruin us in a few years time. At present the men are with us, but when they begin to understand that there is a bare possibility of forcing us to do as Owen Hughes has whole relations of employer to workman, will have to go i&to the melting pot. And what will oome out of it? Anarchyi Ruin I" "Still if Owen would give way—a little,-if he would meet you half way?" "There's no half way about" it. You don't understand. If he'll give way .altogether, I'll hold out my hand to him, and make him welcome for bis father's sake;" then, turn- ing on her abruptly, "what's he been saying to you. eh?" The girl flushed, and her father's shrewd eyes read ber secret. For a, brief moment his face was convulsed with rage. Then be quickly checked himself. This was an affair that might be turned to his own advantage. It was not really such a dreadful catas- tropbe, after all. The door opened; a. footman entered, said that the motor was waiting, and retlred again. The interruption was brief, but long enough for Morris Anwyl to gain complete mastery over his temper. He even managed to smile. "So that is it, eh r he said pleasantly. "Well, I'd be glad to hear it, if Owen Hughes would come to his senses, and fall into line with the rest of us. He's got plenty of money, if he could learn to use it properly. So that is why you want me, to make friends with him, eh?" Yes," ffue whispered. I—oh, I love him, father. I did not mea.n to tell you. I—I did not know it myself till last night. I was a friend of bia-away- I went up there to try and make peace between you-td persuade him to give up this method of working his mine." "Very good, Audrey," her father said calmly. If you can nut-ke peace between us. I will raise no objection to your marriage with Owen Hughes." The girl looked at him as though she oould hardly believe her senses. Then she flung her arms round his neck and kissed him. "Oh, father!" she cried. "It seems too good to be true. You will meet him half-way; you will try and persuade the others to meet him half-way." "I did not say that, Audrey," he answered coldly, and he disengaged her arms from his neck. You went to see Owen Hughes last night to try and persuade him to give up this ridioulous idea of sharing bifl profits with the men. When you have persuaded him I will give my consent to the marriage. I must go now, or I shall be late for an appointment." He left the Toom, and Audrey went to the window and looked out across the lawn. un- I certain whether to rejoice at the possibility ¡ of a reconciliation between her father and Owen Hughes, or to cry at the hopelessness of the task that was put before her. Everything bad been Shifted on to her own shoulders. It was she who would have to persuade Owen Hughes to abandon his life work; it was she who would have to give him the choice, who would have to tempt him to be false to his ideals in order to win her as his wife. It was either that or a marriage in opposition to her father's wiehes-a marriage that all her training and nature revolted against. Then the door opened, and a servant entered the Toom. Audrey supposed that the man had come to clear away the breakfast things and did not even turn her head. ( "A woman wishes to see you, miss," he said, advanoing a few steps into the room. "Who is it?" she queried, Betraying no interest in the announcement. In these days many women called to see her, asking for help or charity. "Mary Jones her name is, miss." « (TO BE CONTINUED IN MONDAY'S "EVENING EXPRESS"). Printed and published ny Thomaa Jones for the pro. STietors, at 68a, St. Mary-street, in the City of Car- diff; by James Nqrman, Ca?tit-street Sw&nae?; by B, G. Wmiaja?, ::d.trM:rlhyW; at the shop of Mr. David WiUianM. Bridgend-a4 in the County of Glamorgan; by Jabez Thomaa, 22,. High-'reet,. Newport; at the shop of Mr. J. P. Caf"rey, Monmouth—both ia the County at Mo)? mouti; at the shop cf Mr. David John, Llanelly, in the County of Cajmtrthen. at the "Evening ExproW, Office, The Bulwark. Breoon; and at the shop of Mr. Howard Lewis. Butith-in the County of Brecknock. SATURDAY, iPEBBUAHY 5, 1910. J

Saviour's did not pierce the d-efemoe in the firSot oollf. The Welsh ouatoddan played a marvellous gaxae, and has aide have to thank him mainly for their present possession of the lecagne notches. George Morrish and Percy WaMey were the reserve halves for Cardiff Seconds last Satur- day. Both were called upon, but instead of playing for the Eeeerves they assisted Romilly against Birchgrove. Under the new Welsh Union rule the p'ayers should have been debarred from assisting their club, under tie oiroumst.a.n.oes. As there was no complaint from the Carditl F.C., and as Mr. Hart. the Roantilly hon. sec- retary, stated he had not been officially notified, no action was taken. Morrish etat ed h.e aid not Ïor Lne Keserves aa he was unwell, and feared his play would not sa-tisfy. In future causes the Union rule wlill be Wriotly enforced. Poole has been held to be a Cardflff Bast and not a Barbarian player. Uiere m joy among the Easterners. Cardiff East are humorists. They threaten to appeal to the Welsh Union against the action of the committee in raising them to the Mallett Oup. Go a btiit higher, lads, and appeal to the House of Lords instead! Peaarth Thistles "aave not been fulfilling their away fixtures in a sart/isfaotory manner. They disappointed Rumney on &AuxdmY at a late hour. Two leosrue podnte have been gTar-ted Eumney, and the Thistles fined 5s.. whioh oiusit be paid within seven days or ihey will cease to be a Unioni club. Garth failed to raise a team to go to Grange, but notified referee and opponents in ample time. Grangetown benefit by two painrta. Cardiff Cemtmls have had Gorman (pro- visionally), T. P. Grififttha, J. McCarthy, and G. James recognised as their players, but the committee were powerless to allow Kara- giantue and J. Davies to play in the ohdo,d ;atches, as they are old first division players.

dying woman. Her Mab?ad Oam- Bob-ft)?. coming L4M& drunk, att«nu>ta to km efbeu:r= for h?tp, and Owen Hughaa rushes in fr= the street to her TBSoue.,—C hapter XII.—Standing at her bedroom w1Ddow, GwL&dys Morgan gives a cry of borror. for out in the Street she f&nciea she has looked upon the face of the dead—her brother Emrys.—Chapter XIII.— Karris Anwyl triee to persuade Owen to join the Masters' Association, but be will have none of it.- Chapter XIV.-Audrey calls npoo Owen and implores him to throw in hie lot with her tether, but he will not give way. He is entreoUng ha to become hia wife, when suddenly øbe potato at the window sot gives a low cry of Jeer. CHAPTm XIV (OonthweeO. I Hughes turned sharply on has heel, &wt mem nothing, save the blank equame of the win- dow. "What is it T' he aoked gnicbiy. -Wb" Is the matter?" '"rher-e wea a man there--watcb±og im I sow Ms face diznly." "Oonfound his immwtinence.. exclaimed Hughes. "Yet it was my fault. I should have drawn the Mind. What gart of a man was he? A miner?" "I don't think so," abe aawwered. ""1 thought I earn a fur ooat,-I ooald not see his face; it was oCsiy a blur against the dark- ness. Owen Eftighes wallied bo the d*w. opened it, passed through the outer office, and then into wbother roma. whom the nwbt wat-oh. man was sitting before the fixe smoking his pipe. Go outside, WTOwwrn." be said, thadw a man prowling about—a wdWwooed fellow in a fur ooot. Find oat wbo be is and vast be wants at once." The man lit & lantern and departed. Hughes waited till he returned, five minutes later. "I%em b'aint no one I>Oqut. air." he re- peated, "leastways I can t see bo one." Hughes went back to the office, drew down the blind, and laughed. "haps it was you chauffeur," be aici; Iho may have come to look few yon." "No. I don't think it was Bdwards. He has a Mght grey coot, like a hearthrug. Tbiewas darker—brown, I should think, and only a fur 00 liar. It's very unpleasant to know that one ie being spied on. It my father heard "He may bear worse things than that," Hughes replied. "Audrey dear, there is one terrible thing I should like him to bear." He paused, and, placing both bis bands on her shoulders, looked down into her white face. I should Like your father to hea.r," he continued, "that you love me, Audrey, that you are going to be my wife, that yon will be the peacemaker between us. He would be angry at first, but in the end he will be glad." "I do not love yon, Owen," Ae answered faintly. Then the hot ooloar roabed to her cheeks, and she beat her bead. "You do love me, Audrey," he persisted; I" perhaps yoa do not know it as yet, hot I know it. You think well of me. and I have been in your thought&& great deal. Yon have watched my career; you are in sym- pathy with my -work: we Otre friends—Audrey, my dearest "I muafc 10." ahe cried, trying to wrenoh herself free from his grasp. "Please let me go. Owen. It is unkind to keep me bete. What- ever wffii peovle thank of méP" "Look me in the faoe. Andasejr," be saad gentry. Bat she did not sbAss her bead. She oirty cried oat <*at sbe must go, that it was get- ting ktfe. t.LvA it ww cowl of him to detain her avrfnst ),or wfiL lie dr her dose to htm, and held her in has aim Rfoe not resist, but sbe would not lock Um in tW, faoe. He knew that she loved kfcn, bat that Cbe victory was not yet won. "Andres" he wtliøpered in a. low woke, "my dear eweetbeer*—look me in tbe face—my ueares^—oh, if I puJcj had- w to toll you bow I Jwm yors. She raised her head. and he saw that her eyes wero full of teaiM and that ber lips qtii-re& "Owen," she faltered. "I—I did not wish yon to know. I 1?? rest of the sentoom was ioot, w he bold b?w in his arms and ocmmed her taœ with P"to kaeae& Yrrve (minutes later they parted on the-pe.th leading from the office, a hundred yards from where it joined the road, and the two great lampe of the motor threw out wide fans of light into the darkness- She had tried to persuade h™ to return with ber in tbe oar, but he had insisted on going back by train. For his part, he was intoxicated with joy that he would have gladly walked the whole ten mike if it had been necessary. "When shall I see you againi" he asked. "Where can I see yon?" "I cannot tell you yet. deatr," she refitted. "1 wall write to you. But remember what I have said to you. I cannot tell my father yet." "We oould be married at once," be pleaded, "and then he would forgive us afterwards." "Nov dear, no that is innpoesible." Wben?" he asked. Never, if we wait for his consent." you must make friends with Win, Owen," she said after a patuse. ul-i will try and do all I can to make peace between you. My father is very fond of me; he hae been very good to me aU my life; I have influence over him." I Owen Hughes frowned, and was gia-d that the darkness hid his face. The battle was only half won, after all. "Very well, dear," ae answered atter a parcse. "We will talk over that later. I don't wont anything to spoil the glorious happiness of to-n igbi. I always wont to look back upon this day as a red letter day in my life. Good., dear orwtotbeart." Bis folded bar in hit atau, and a* be kissed bar face be discovered that di-a was cryong. "My darling" lie said, tenderly, "eo kmg as we love each other, nothing else matters-" nothing in all the world. Everything will oome right." uGood-nigbt., my dear low," she faJfcered. TOken she freed hereeff genOy from bdo embrace, and harried towards the lagfate ill the road. He stow tbae miotmmd"s, and (hd rpt mo" till the ham of the motor bad died away in tbe distance. Then he set out on his wadfc down tbe hill to the station. "Everything will oome right," be said to himself. I told Morris Anwyl that I would make him change me mind, and if God gives me strength, I will."

I HemndaK-A? wl,ng With a clew lead now o? two Tx?nte. the DK)-' *an enter upon their -Dtest -vt week with the Gasworks Reserves with confidence. Should t??ey pT?l this oomteet off, they, are I praotioaJly 8amred of second divdsdon honours. Should the Goswarkeirs win, this pair will then be level, and it will then be I a neak-and-neok race for the honours. Saltmeod gained a. valuable p-odnt by dmw- ing with the Dowlais Reserves, and Grange I Gasworks Seconds gained a. ten-point win over the St. Paul's second string. A meeting ofth-e assooistion will be held at the Y.M.O.A. on Tuesday evening, when the draw for first round in the knook-out ooampe- tition will be made. CARDIFF AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. A knock-out competition is ailways wel- comed by the clubs, and, though the start of the ha.niHinajp competition in the Cardiff and District League has been somewhat delayed this season, still there is bnrt. lft/tle dautbt of it again proving the success that it diid laot yeax. The averages Of the teems this season, were considered at a. sub-com- meeting this week, had the olutbe wiimofllfdiflaoKd as follows:— Matches Hswa- Played. Averace. dicsjp. Victoria 13 371.10 nor. Aibbert 13 366.3 2 Adelphi  366.1 2 Twor — J13 3 364.5 3 T u do r.-————— ? ? 336640? .12 6 AU" .?.?. 13 36012 6 8pIott Qo.e M ?9? 6 Duke of York. 13 368 6 BeuryDockOon?. 13 355.5 7 Engineer M 344 15 ?. M 3? N Now PI&TK =-.= 13 340 25 Napier Liberea- 13 3M.10 25 Caerphilly 12 33L7 30 Looking through the .handicap one maist omgmtuhate the bandicappers, and admit that it has been framed on very fair lanes. The series of contests should provide some exalting finishes. The same oomndtitoee afterwords selected the rouawine team if-w the reburn agadnat gwaa. sea at the rumm. Caa-diff on February 10:—W. Smith (caprtain) and E. Lages (Atlas), W. Millar and J. Bruford (Victoria), Con. Hopkins (Napier), T. W. Jones a.nd E. Ediwa-ros (ALbert), S. E. CSbedzey CSDolott CtaiwervBjtive), W-.Bargery (New Fame LaoercUt), J. Hartree (Eneineer), W. Webb and A. Dair (Adelphi), J. insey. (Tudors), J. [ WA. Km1 (DoIke of yomic), -and W. Eddon iBaxr7 Doak Oonsermtive). Hw final seleotion otf the side wall be mode oca the evening of the match. a. W. L. D. Ptfc OiBQge GeøwortIII • 17 IS 1 1 31 Dorwlaia ■ i. ■17 13 4 0.. 86 Paaarth £ 45. A. 16 11 3 t.. 84 Victoria CMUtuto 17 10 6 1 IL St. Paul's I$ 10 6 0.- 20 0 18 University Settteman* W 9 8 0 M ?-17 a 9 0 16 Bfeebgrove 17 8 < 0—16 Canton T.rmUtnta 17 6 11 0 12 Cogan P.&A. 17 4 13 0 8 Orange Liberal IDstttat* W 3 13 0 6 MVKIOK IL S. W. L. D. Pta SaonaCt-8tz«ai M U 3 0 22 Change Gasworks H. 14 10 4 0 20 Victoria TwtitwUt HC. 14 10 4 0 20 Sattmead Institute 14 9 4 1 19 «. Paul's iL.C.  14 8 8 0 18 Do*?ia II • 13 6 6 1 13 Tenarth P^.A. II. 15 5 & 0 M St. Joweals b18tiiuU .? M 4 8 1 9 Comet-atreat loflUtute ..<• 13 3 9 1 7

However, the race fell to the popular favourite, for Johnson, after leading all the way, finished an easy winner by over half a Utinute. from an outsider, C. L. Smith, Jack- son quite failing to justify his reputation, and finishi, ng as far 'back as eighth. "Cutzie," as he is best known to his many Cardiff friends. covered the measured eleven miles friends, in 65min. 21-see.-quite an excellent course performance, and an improvement on his tim.œ shown in Wales. Johnson, in a letter to the Roath hon secretary. contrasts the training methods in seexetaxy, his district with the English ous- toms, and declares himself a convert. He is strongly of opinion that the pack systean adopted by the Roath and other local clubs tends to retard the development of a fast man, and advocates that the men go out in one pack on the "dev i 1 take-the-hi ndermost'' principle- In glorious weather, with just sufficient nip m it to wh?t the appetite of a croaa-oountry tmthwri8St, the St. Saviour's amd Cathava enthugiast, 'Clubs held a combined friendly Wesleyan run from the beadquaaters of the latter club, a very large number of rumners following the splendM trafl Wd !by Messrs. 0. V. Seder- the man and 8. J. Male. The course was about eight miles in length, and led from Fair Oak 8&h. t to Heath Wood, WhitobuMh. Thorn Hill, Llamishen. and home Tia the ThreÐo Arches. Two packs were formed, the slows being in receipt of a time allowance of ten minutes, which was easily conoeded them by the fasts, who filled all the foremost positions at the finish. After some keen racing for the honour of being first home, the ooveted position feU to A. J. Viggers (Oathays Wesleyan), who was followed by Pxitohard and S. Morris (St. gavioiles), the remaining positions being gained by H. 6. Pryce and A. W. Male (Cathays Weeieyans) and L. Bollinger (St. saviourl,e). The RoaIth Olub paid their eeoond Tisit of the season to Ely, the fixture being a paper- chase from the White Lion Hotel. As is usual for this popular out run, a very large number of members turned out, and a grand after- noon's sport was enjoyed. The trail was laid by Messrs. A. J. Hedden. J. A. Parsloe, E. Hollyiman, and E. W.' O'Donnell from head- quarters over the fields to St. Fagan's, through the village, around the park, past the Barry Railway viaduct, across the fields to the Tumble, a.nd home via the Racecourse. Three packs were sent out. The fasts, who for once in a way were without Isles, ran through, just failing to catch Rouse and Cox, of the mediums, who were the first arrivals, A. S. Wiiteon, G. KStto, amd G. Howarth (fasts), followed by A- Macintosh {mediums), complet- ing the six. J. H. Perring's fine finish was one of the features of the day, several inhabi- tants of Ely who witnessed the effort avowing their intention of having their money on him when the championship is next held over their racecourse. Quito one of the best spins of the season was thait held last Saturday by Oathays Har- riers. Paper was laid by 3fichael and Brit- tain via. GaibaUa, Lbandoff Yard, Birohgrove, and bome--a distance of six miles, the country being in rather bad condition after the thaw. The,- first arrivals were T. J. H. laoyd. G. Cbguies, Theophilus, E. Francis, H. Lloyd, G. Chortles, B. Hurley, and J. Meredith.

Romilly .—— 10 8 1 1 17 Grange 10 6 a 1 13 Mackintoaft .——— 8 2 3 3.. 7 Fruiterers r 9 3 7 1 7 West End 11 2 6 1 5 Garth 10 2 8 0 4 Birohgrove 10 0 ao 0 0 EHYlMNEY V ALLEY.-DIVtlS;ION L P. W. L. D. Pt& Aberbargoed 5 3 ol 2 8 Machen 7 3 2 2 8 Rhymney 6 2 1 2 6 CwphiUy 7 1 3 3 4 PonttoUya '=:= 2 t 1 g:: Deri 4 0 4 0 0 DIVISION IL P. W. L. D. Pta- New Tredegar United 3 3 0 0 6 > Tredegar (Hibernians 2 2 0 0 4 Beaufort United 4 2 2 0 4 • Rhymney United 4 1 3 0 2 Aberbargoed 11. 1 0 1 0-0 RHYMNEY VALLEY OLD BOYS. P. W. 1.. D. Ptfl. Bargoed 4 3 0 1 -7 Rhymney 3 2 0 1 5 lAbertysswg 4 1 2 1 3 Deri 4 1 2 1-3 New Tredegar 4 1 2 1 3 Tredegar Hibernlaas..— 3 1 2 0 2 Rhymney Llllfos 2 0 1 1 1 PONTYPRIDD-RHONDDT& P. W. L. D. Pta. Oilfynydd 8 6.0 3.. 13 Llwynypia II. 9 4 2 3 11 Ynyeybwl 8 2 1 6 9 Tylorstown' 8 3 3 2 8 WUllamstoiwn 8 2 3 3.. 7 Abercynon 7 1 2 4 6 Sinas 6 12 3-6 erthyr Juniors 6 1 3 2 4 Ferndale 6 1 3 2 4 TOoyrefaU 3 0 0 3.. 3 Two points added. RHONDDA DISTRICT OLD BOYS.-DIVISION L P. W. L. D. Pta. Cilfynydd 12 5 1 6.. 16 Treorchy 8 7 0 1 15 Treherbert 11 3 3 6 12 Cambrian 12 4 5 3 12 Rhiydfelan .—- 7 4 0 3 11 Dinas a 3 2 3 9 Toayrefail 10 4 5 t 9 Pontypridd All Blacks. 7 4 2 1 8 T-b-og 10 3 7 0 6- IrylorsWvm  6 1 32?4 1 WHAT OUR LAuS mRE DOING. I I By THE VETERAN. B. T. ELIAS'S appodmtment M 11 R. T. ELIAS'S a,ppodntment &8 olerk to the Merthyr ? magistrates, whioh was remdered vmmnt by trio death of the late 001. Lewis, reminds me that Mr. Elias is caprtain of ) the Merthyr Oomipany j of the Church Lads' 1 Brigade. This company, by the way, are making good progress. Amongst those to render first aid to the injured in the express disaster which occurred last Saiturday near London was a patrol of Boy Scouits. Being on the spot first, and their knowledge of ambulance and stretcher work in adding the injured passengers, their ser. vices were gratefully appreciated by the railway officials. The Llandaff Regiment of the Church lads* Brigade owes a debt of gratitude to Major Vaughan Gleves, the regimental corres- pondent. The whole of his spare time is devoted to organisation, lecturing, forming new OOlllpanies. and visiting every part of the diiooese inspecting companies. In touch I with headquarters officers aTe always wel- j come to anfy information from him in ) connection with the new working regu- i fPHOTO, A. and G. TAYLOR, CARDIFF, 1 MAJOR VAUGHAN CLEVES. i I lajtioos or any change in the a r tralm.on. Major CSeves is the second senior officer in the regiment, and was first cam- missioned in September, 1894, as second lieutenant to St. Catherine's Oompany (554). Cardiff, and in November, 1836, he was I mated to the rank of captain, and appointed to the command of All Saints' Company (339), Cardiff, which position he held till February, j 1907, when he was appointed to his present t rank. The duties, like those of R.S.O., are multitudinous. For the past three years he has acted as oa.m.p paymaster and corree- pondent, which entails a great deaJ of time and work. He is held in high esteem by the brother officers of the regiment. The 8th Cardiff Company Boys' Brigade (Pit&roy-street Mission-room) gave a concert on Wednesday evening at Plasnewydd School- room, Keppoch-street, Cardiff, when an inte- resting programme arranged by Captain J. Da vies was given to a large and delighted ¡ audience. The proceedings opened with a BoyaJ salute [ with musical honours by the 8th Company. t. A squad, conducted by Mr. E. Griffith, went through a. maze drill. Laarboard Watch," sung as a chorus by the lads of the company, j. was also an interesting item. Bone solos were given by Mr. E. J. Bø8ham and Corporal W. Harvey. A comric oketch, entitled "Blundering Barney," by Miæ Carrie Niblett and Messrs. O. Jones and E. Griffith was very funny. The other items in the pro- gramme was filled up by Mrs. Ivor Williams, Miss A. Lewis, Miss L. Purnell, and Messrs, J. Jones, H. Morgan, P. Main, Colour-sergeant M'Oallooh, amd Master Took. The late Col. D. Bees Lewis, of Mert. rMe Mite Col. th,& 3(ert]2ir I)attakon of th-a was oo3iox»ol -oi tih* Merthyr Battalion of the Llandaff Regiment of tile Church Lads" Brigade. The Glophom Scouts are, apparently, goirg iflull steam ahead. Soouftmastier Oliver, wakier the able guidance of a staff eleotricdan, has completed a field telegraph, the instrument forming a very useful adjunct to the com- pany. So far they have more than fulfilled the expectations of their operators. They proposed adding to their equipment a ligtht oahle cart capable of cag-rymg baff-a, mile of wire for use in connection with tele- graiph. They already possess transport wagons. Here is something for our local scout- m-toers *to OoPrY. W"hat is d<>m at Cgaphaim can be done at Cardiff. If the idea is mooted, I believe plenty of assistance would be offered, especially as Cardiff ia a great tele- graph, centte of P Hertfordshire Boy Scouts are holding their first animal rally in Hatfield. Piark on August Bank Holiday, and, I mmdetetsnd, they will camp in the park during the whole of the first week in Aiugnet.