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Mainly About Players WALTER HILL, the Crescents' half-back, is a coming lad and should be developed. DAI LAURIE. centre half, of Coed Ely, is. without a, doubt, the mainstay of the team. HOLDEX, the right back of Welsh Naviga- I tion. i3 at present in fine form. and should be watched. H. A. JAMES. Aberti'lery's centre, was in fine form against Pontardawe, and his kicking was very effective. JOE RICHARDSON", the Abertillery skipper. was again in splendid form last Saturday against Pontardawe. EVAN WHITE, who was given a trial for the Crescents on Saturday, is fully deserv- ing of another trial. DAI MORGAX was in nne fettle for Pontar- davve aai;1t 'TtHery. ?'?i wa? ?cntiaually at the bead of the rirsaes. EDGAR MOiXAN. the well-known ex- Swnsea forward. has definitely decided not to play any more football. D. W. GRIFFITHS ms again decided to throw 1:1 his lot witn Penygraig. His ser- vices at present are very acceptable. I W. ILES, Tonyrefail, is no siiirker, and is always to be found where wanted. In defence he is all that can be desired. WILL HALE is doing well' in the forward line for Abertillery. He is on the young side, and he should have a bright future. BATEifAX. the Penygraig custodian, was streets ahead of Poscoe Howells in Satur- day's game at Bridgend, and was soon a favourite with the crowd. I JESSE LYDDON is one of Tony retail's best I captures. He player a crrcat, gams a,t in- side left. and his bust-ling style is a source of trouble to U.3 opponents. TOM LEWIS, the Pontardawe outside half, was not seen to the usual advantage in the Abertilierv match. Owing to the fear- ful state of the ground and a greasy ball. WILT. (Lyon* JONES. Treorky Old Boys'cus- todian. is described as "ttie second ))est full-back in the Rhondda. Duly Jamen. Treorky Premiers full-back, of course, being the bast. STD FARMER. Gilfach Reserves' outside left, is a player with plenty of daiih, starting his football in Shropshire and playing for Knighton Juveniles, he tii-.i ,vaii(tered to the Rhymney Valley, and played for Troed- rhiwfuweh. He was top scorer for them taft year, and he was also picked for the inter-leagus team. He is now one of (d. fach's best forwards. SYD FARMER. I PHOTO, WILLIAMS AND WILLIAMS, CARDIFF, "BILLY" BOWEN. Abertillery. was respon- sible for the try which robbed Pontardawe of their precious ground record. He is only a little chap. but like the noted phrase, is "Little but good." i WATMNS. Troedyrhiw full-back, and recently of Merthyr Reserves, although plaving splendidly against Hih Cross, lost control of hie temper in the clœing 8tages, and was given marching orders by the pre- siding official. BEN THOMAS, who has, by His consistent play secured his place in the Penygraig pack. is a forward who must be watched. Having a surprising turn of speed, be is always dangerous. Although short. h. I makes up by honest pushing. Ben is a!so an authority on the small coal question. JIM SIMLETT lias made a welcome re- I appearance in the Ystalyfera Soccer team after a rather lengthy absence, owing to injury. Jim played come excellent games early in the season until he injured his knee. He is back again, and playe ineide to K. Evans. G. FEATITERSTONHAUGH. who plays for London Welsh "H" Team, is ometning of a cosmopolitan, llis parents were of Irish descent, bred and born in England, and emigrated to South America, where young Featherstonhaugh was born, and he is now being educated in England. He haa I also Welsh connections. NORIAN NEWLAND. who has returned '0 I Newport after a rather lengthy absence in London, played a clever defensive game for the Newport Seconds against Gloucester "A" at Newport laet Saturday. He saved from the feet of the irresistible Gloucester forwards in excellent style. DORSET P. WTLLIAMS. the energetic secre- tary of the Blaina Club, is an indefatigable worker. He took up the duties a couple of years ago, when the club was in a bad way. The plavers h!Ye b-en kept wpl! together, and at the end of this season Blaina hope to be in a flourishing condition. E. HAMMETT. the Newport Barbarians' centre-forward, is one of the best Soccer players in the Newport and District League. Yet, onte he was an equally clever exponenr of the Rugby code. Lasit Saturday he scored All the five goals, which were the margin between his club and Tredegar in the Mon- mouthshire League match. BLAINA TOWN in one of the pioneer of the Soccer Code in South Wales. Flourished as far back i\S the early nineties, but had to disband for a few seasons, chiefly on account of the ground difficulty. Thanks chiefly to the hon. secretary, Mr. Harry Chambers, the club was revived four seasons ago, and has been going on well ever since. The Nantvglo and Blaina District Council are laying out the ground, which should nrove one of the best in Wales. It will btt ready next season. W. FERRIS makes an ideal secretary of the Wiiliamstown Crescents. WILL EVANS, Troedrhiwfuwch's goalie, is being eagerly sought after by several local I clubs. PERCY HARRIS, the old Ystrad-Mynach war- horse. played a masterly game at full-back against Gilfach. MORGAN JONES is the Strand Jones of the Blaina United. A clever custodian, of whom more will be heard. CLARKE. High Cross, accomplished the fine performance of scoring all four goals against Troedyrhiw last Saturday. LEW PALMER. Trelewis. and formerly of Nelson, leads his forwards splendidly, while near goal lie is a deadly shot. W. H. RIDGE, Pontlottyn Guild's forward, enabled his team to defeat Rhymney Crescents last Saturday with a clever goal. GOMER HILL, Trelewis, for the fourth time this season, accomplished the hat trick against Penrhiwceiber United last Satur- day. FFEDDY LEWIS, Trecynon's crack full-back, assisted Aberdare Senior Club against Tre- harris, and gave a splendid account of him- self. f H. McVICAR, Rhymney, who last season played such a wonderful game at centre, will again shortly be seen assisting his old club. PCDMORE, High Cross, gave a grand exhibi- tion of goal-keeping against Troedyrhiw. his clearances at times bordering on the miraculous. WALBY JONES. Treharris, again accom- plished the hat trick last Saturday, this being the third "offence" in that direction this season DAN JONES, Aberaman Windsors crack full- back. is just now at the top of his form, his fine defence when under pressure being a treat to witness. A. PASRISH and J. JENKINS. Treharris Juniors, although on the light side. make a warm left .wing, as their many oppoaents can easily bear witness. TED THOMAS. Ystrad-Mynach, although pre- ferring to play at outside left, cannot be spared from full-buck, in which position he plays a delightful game. C. and W. WILLIAMS, .Aberaman Wanderers' left wing, combine with delightful intelli- gence. and woe betide the opposing half- backs when they get going. J LEWIS, Gilfach Reserves' inside right. is a dashing player, being always on the ball and a sure shot near goal. He ie a decided acquisition to the reserves. FRANK REYNOLDS and J. BOUGH. Aber- bargoed's secretary and chairman respec- tively, are sparing: no effort to make a strong club in the new township. JACK EYNON. Owmbaeh. nas transferred his affections to Aberaman. Probably in I the dim distant future Jack can discern a medal dangling on his watch-chain. BEDDOE and MORGAN. Ystrad-Mynach, are playing a sound, consistent game at half. Indeed, with a little more polish the former should make an ideal centre half. REG. PLUMMER, of Newport, played a most capable game at Gloucester. The way in which he bottled up Hudson, the City cap- tain, was a revelation in fine defence. D. PADFIELD, Blaina United, is a clever half-back, and can work the scrum to per- fection. Versatile and clever, he can under- take any position behind the forwards. HAMMETT. who figures at inside right for Newport Barbarians, is a glutton for goals, as witness his scoring all five points obtained by. his club against Tredegar. E. RICHARDS. Gilfach's new centre forward, who hails from Ynysddu. should prove a splendid capture, as when in form he is one of the best pivots in South Wales. PEART. the Stoke centre forward, who has scored 35 goals this season, had the mis- fortune to break a leg whilst playing against Crewe Alexandra last Saturday. CHARLIE SILVERTHOUNE. Aberaman Wan- derers' crack left winger, was tried at centre forward against Abercynon. and played his usual clever and bustling game. D J. DAVIES, Gilfach Reserves right back. is proving a valuable player to his club. having played in every position except goal this season with considerable credit to himself. BERT LONG is the man chiefly responsible for the excellent reputation of the Blaina United Rugby Club. He is the secretary of this clever junior team. which has not suf- fered defeat for two years. EVAN EVANS, who coptained Penygraig last season, has agajn been indnced to turn out. aiid pla, as good as ever. His pre- sence in the team has a wonderful effect upon the forwards. HORN LEV. MICHAEL, and JOHNSON, three forwards who flay for London Welsh "B" Team, each weigli over 34st. They should make useful players if they develop pro- portionate ability. TOMMY* LEWIS, of the Penygraig Reserves, is a ooming back. The premiers ha/re kept a ,I watchful eye upon him. with the result that he has figured on the wing for them in their last few matches. JOHNNY DAVIES. of Pontardawe, played in his usual place at centre against 'Til- lery, and gave a grand ac,count, of him- self. Since the retirement of Dai Thomas lit has played full back. Al.KC WILLIAMS, the Pontardawe skipper, led liis pack of forwards iu fine style against Abertillet-Y. Atee was on the sick list. but desite that he willingly turned out to fill a vacancy in- the pack. DAT DANIEL, the veteran Pontardawe centre, figured a-i full-back for the Swansea Valleyifces against Abertillery. Although he has proved himself a rapabJc three- fiuarter he was a failure as full-back. WELSH NAVIGATION can boast of a. team. made up of brothers. There are the three brothers Louney's, two Lau rieSs. two Wards, three Swans, and two Grifflthses. No wonder they can show combination! DAN JONES. GRAHAM MORGAN, and WILL GRIFFITHS, the three young forwards of tho Pontardawe pack, were in great form again ft Abertillery. and were continually prominent for their fine play in the open. W. BLYTH. Penygraig's scrum worker, has now iully recovered from his accident, and is playing a great, game at present. Should he keep up his present form furt,her nonours will fall to his lot. SKINNER, who usually plays goalie for Coed Ely, turned out at right balt on Saturday and played a great game. He was the outstanding player of the two teams. But he should get rid of some oi nis flesh. J H. JONES. Aberaman Wanderers' hard- working secretary, 13 heart and sdul in any- thing concerning the welfare of his club or the interests of Soccer in seneral. He con- fidently anticipates a clean sheet this season. WREFORD. the Newport Reserve full-back, who was so badly injured at Gloucester early in the second half last Sat,tir(lay, made a rapid recovery, and was practi- cally all right by the time the team left for home. j TROEDYRHIW propose holding a c-rand. tournament for third and fourth division clubs during Eastertide, and a handsome cup has been presented to the club for annual competition by a well-known local tradesman. SMART, last season's crack Treharris back. will have his suspension terminated on I December 31. and already anticipations are rife as to which club will be first in thTe field to secure his services. R S. MORGAN. Rhymney's enterprising hon. secretary, anticipates seeing his club doing much better in the near future. Arrange- l ments are being made with several well- ¡ known organisations to visit the town of song. JIM RAPSEY. the well-known inside half pi the Pontardawe team, received a great deal of attention from the referee in the Abertillery match. He was penalised for I being offside about a, dozen times and also for not putting the ball fairlv into the scrums. HARRY DICKSON, despite the fact that he t is not so young as he used to be. turns out occasionally for Tonyrefail. and is able to show the youngsters how we game should h played. Harry at one time played for am Amateurs. D. (Llan) EVANS. vsho at prese-nt is one of I Llanelly's distinguished centres, will it is said. return to Treorky in the near future. Although it will be a. painful duty for Treorky to drop one of their present players we cannot entertain the notion that "Dai Llan" will be refused a place. JAKE BI AKEMORE. the ex-;Tillery and Welsh international forward, who is now playing for Hull Kingston Rovers (Northern I Union) was selected and turned out for Wales in their match with England last Saturday, and played a splendid game. W. MILLER 'hilI; taken Wharton's place at riffbt back for Ystalyfera. He i« big anu strong, and a good kicker, eo that he is physically well fitted for the position. He has played well thj-s -ca-gon. and has materially helped to keep np the ground record. JACK PRICE, the Hafod player. who assisted LlanhiHeth in the early part of the season, has returned to Crumlin. He is a splendid tvpe of forward, and is great in the scrum. With Jack in the pack the ball should come back a little oftener to the backs. D. J. WATKINS. the Newbridge scrum half, I was in wonderful form at the viaduct town I on Saturday, and gave Dando a warm time. I Time after time he got away, and was only pulled up m the nick of time. He is truly the "Dicky Owen" of the Montnouthflhire < Valleys.

LAXESPI CRESU-LTS, Pefiti-th United Colleges, lptf;. Spillerg liid Ethers, Spts. i Abercaxn, 7pti. Llanhilleth. 4ptfc. I Gloucester "A," 16 points; Tredegar. 6. Aberaman Wanderers, 7 goals; Aberaaaifi 1 Windsors. 1. Troedyrhiw, 2; Newport- Barbarians, nil. I' Penrhys, 3 pts; Pontypridd Y.M.C.A. B., nil Pontypridd Res., 3 pts.; Graig United, nil, I I

HERE HE MS AGAIN! REFEREE (to Twm Twice, after the famous Bobbydodgers had kicked over the line): MINOR! TOMMY TWICE: Ay, and fm not 'shamed to own it. I do work in the Coedoae. SYD. JAMES kicked a wonderful goal for Merthyr against Keighley. TAYLOR, the Merthyr Town outfcide left, is in wonderful form, and will take some beating. LUCY DAVIES, the Bargoed full-back, im- proves with every match. He is a fine kick with either foot. D. WATTS and HAYWARD, of Bargoed fame. are two of the best forwards in the Glamor- gan League. NED REEA. the Bargoed three, is in great form, and, with E. Walters and G. H Thomas, make the three-quarter line second to none in the league. I THE IDOL OF THE CROWD In securing the signature or wiuiam Morgan Ton Pentre feel more than proud of their capture. Morgan, who is 25 years of age. 5ft. lOin in height, and ilst. 71b. in weight, 1 as appeired in the ranks of Man- chester United, Bolton Wanderers, and WII,LIAM MORGAN. Photo, Charleeworth and Morehen, Kent. Leicester Fosse Billy can fill any posi- tion in the team. but Ton Pentre enlist his I service as wing half-back, to which position be does iuqtice. His two goals against Salis- bury a fortnight, ago were well thought out and worked for. but he was, unfortunately, injurwfc at that mateh. II. EVANS and I>. JONES, the Bargeed halves. are particularly smart, and, like hard-boiled eggs, take igome beating. FRED JOHNSON, the erstwhile Newport player, is doing finely for the Pili Harriers. On Saturday lie showed a wonderful turn of speed in scoring a memorable try. E. SEER. the veteran Pill HEtrrier, shows nc signs of decay, and in his new role as out- eide half was a continual source of trouble to the Tredegar attack. in addition, he scored two good tries. HERE IE THOMAS, Gilfach Reserves' is a good little 'un, being very hard to ba, with all manner of shots. He also ass". <ts Bargoed Rink Hockey team, who consid er- ably appreciate his services. MORRIS H. WILLIAMS iFontypool^ played a splendid game for faw cld team, Crumlin, on Saturday. Hia goal from a mark in the first half was one of the feature of the game. It was a sptendm effort, beyond the half-way flag. Nearly 50 ot BRTTHDlR supporters had left for Newport last Saturday, when a post- card was received stating, Lysaght's ground flooded." Surely, a telephone message or \\ire might have been sent. DICKY MOORE is plavir.g a fine game for Ystalyfera at present- He ie a capable custodian, a, sure fielder, with a splendid kick. By the way, Dick has recently joined the ranks of the Bene<lktA!. Good luck! DAX AUSTIN played on the wing against Mnmbl for Ytstalyfera. and showed great daeh in securing his try. He can hardly be sparod from the pack. else it might be tfMvisable to play him regularly on the wing. D T. WILLIAMS. Aberaman Wanderers and last season's Aberdare Reserves' skipper, is rendering his new club splendid service at I I centre half. Many second division clubs would gladly avail themselves of his assist- awe. WHO'S WHO IN B LAI-NA TOWN Mr. WILLIAM TITFORD. chairman. Also chairman of the Blaina Cricket Clllh. All ideal man for this position, and energeti-e to the core. WILL 8T()E. left back. A classy player. hailing from Swindon. Always where he is wanted. Safe as a house and as cool as a cucumber. LEOX BELBTN, right half. His fourth season for Blaina. A glutton for work- can never have enough. One of the toughest players in the league. TED JONES, centre balf. Known as Here- ford Jones. plaved for Swindon Premiers. When in form is a player to conjure with. LLOYD GRIFFITHS, right half. A most useful and experienced nlayer. Knows what to do, and does it. Is cool and col- lected. TOM BLUNSDEX. centre half. A clever dribbler. What's wrong with Tom? Surely, you do not want to be placed on the reserve list yet! ARTHUR BOND, inside left. Of Stepney. His fourth season with Blaina. A very intelligent player, who. understands how and when to feed his wwg, CHARLEY RIDER, inside right. From Swindon. Has had the nninue distinction of captaining the English Schoolboys for five years. Will develop into a tip-top player. H. NEWMAN, outside left. The latest acouisition. who came from Swindon v-ith a big reputation, which he ha. unhsld. very fast and observant, and an invaluable man. CA Pr. GEORGE COLLIER, centre forward. Known as Natty," The idol of the crowd. Has 13 goals to his credit, and is a vigorous and deadly shot. Played for Aberdare last season, but returned to ui3 old bve. and acts as captain. ARTHUR SMITH. A clever reserve goalie, who did good service for many years, lias stuck to the club through thick and thin, and is helping to foster the -tmo by taking trp the secretaryship of the Cwm- celyti team of junior lads. TOM TAYLOR, right back. Known as Tricky Tommy. Has been playing Soccer for over twenty years, but is as fit as a fiddle now. His experience has proved useful to the club. Mr. HARRY CHAMBERS, hon. secretary. Largely responsible for- the present com- paratively sound position of the club. A keen business man. who knows how to conduct affairs. Has been connected with athletics all his life. ARTHUR GRAY, left half. A desperate opoger. Feeds hie forwards to perfection. A also a favourfto wtth t.be crowd. Mr. E. EDWARDS, treasurer. Always oon. tented, but never needs a bariow to wheel the gate money home; generalh engages tb "Ay." Good nnahcier. GEORGE WILLIAMS. trainer. Knows the way to look after nis men. A clever masseur, and interested in physical cul- ture. A capaole player, ready to turn out if needed. PETER CORNIOK. goal. A cleverer lad was never between the sticks. This is hie third season. Has played for the Army Cup, and has lately received many tempting offers. C. WILLIAMS, outside neht. The popular C. "Chick" of the t«am. Played for ?n- Pentre. Very fadt witto the bali, and knows how too, place a corner. An all- round athlete. Mr. JOHN HENRY JONES, president. A capital sport, who wishes to see tne club in the Iront rank of Welsh clubs. Ex- member of the Bla-ina Dietrict Council, and formerly hon. secretary of the Blaina Rugby Football Club. Has been hon. sec- retary of the Blaina-Lancaster Town Band for over a dozen years. WHO'S WHO IN CWMPAHC TOMMY REED (inside forward), of Ruabon allq Ton. A "shooting star. Park s best goal-getter. Thinks "Johnson" a hard nut to crack. GEO. WARR hail? from Doncaster. and likes "toffee." Brother to Warr, of Bristol City. A brilliant defender at times, but occa- sionally erratic. DAI EVANis (right full-back), brother to Jack Evam!. Cardiff City's crack winger. Kicks stronger than an old-fashioned breechloader. Impetuous to a fault, and fearless. Alwayfe wears a smile. HAYDN EVANS (half-back).—Young, but ambitious. Promises well. Only needs experience. Good at headwork. Keen on "Boy Scouts." T. M. EVAS (half-back (.—Very clever with T. ,?is feet, but dislikes heading the balL Often scorew with a fast long shot. Has a weakness for handling at critical moments. HARRY THOMA'N (right wing).-Well known at Barry and Bristol. Familiarly 4noiln as the 'Sphinx," being chary of words and amiles. Centrps well and shoots forcefully, but slightly deficient in pace. "DICKY" and "SQUIB" JONES.-Left wing. Always hunt in couples. Tricky as elves, and as a "combine" would beat anything Yankee. At their best on a dry ground. Motto: "Always merry and bright." MERRY ANDREW, Cwmparc's "champion" supporter. Victory finds him radiant: defeat ever optimistic. Would put "Mark Tapley to the blush f Refulgent in a war of words with a rival oupporter. JACK HUGHES (right hi,lf).-A popnlar skipper. Tall, and very fast. Once a right winger, but now better suited. A splendid tP,ri01" but won t heiien" it. Thinks Wrex- tenor, the hub (?f the universe. Regulates ham Cwmparc "time." WriiL JONES (centre half), from Wrexham. Big bniit and a keen tackier. Been "rest- ing since the 9-2 debacle v. Ton. WiJI probably re-appear to-day refreshed a ad eager for the hurly-tnirly. HARRY JONES (goali(-).-A veteran. Twicc capped South Wales League. A splen- did gymnast. Wonderfully agile between the sticks, and an adept at the "splint. to the great admiration of the small boy. Familiarly known ac "Betsy," but by no means effeminate. A good favourite at Merthyr. EDMUND JENKINS, who turned out for Crumlin on Saturday, was a great acquisi- tinn to the pack, and his try early in the game was beautifully obtained. He has played several times, for the London Welsh Club. and is a brother of J. C. Jenkins. His other brother, Evan, captains the Crumlin team. SCOTTY SMILES (forward).—Born and bred at Builth, and a protege of Grenville Morris. "Hia smile illumes the landscape." Diminu- tive, bat clever. Doesn't like the 'phone. WILLIE DAVIES. WILLIE DAVIES, the ex-Aberavon oentre 1bree-quarter, who since his advent at Exeter CoHege. is doing splendid work for Plymouth, and played for Devonshire County last Saturday Photo. Newark Lewis, Port Talbot. STALL WORTHY (Barry), late of Cardiff City, has proved his ability of being one of the best centre forwards in South Walsoi Soccer. At Cwm last Saturday he alone scored two goals. The Saturday previous he notched another two against Welton Rovers. With his sharp bustling tactics and swift daisy cutters he takes the eye of the Barryites. Cardiff City, it is suggested, made a great mistake in not retaining this player. It is rumoured that he if; -going to partner his chum Vizard (Bolton Wanderers).

I WHITCHURCH. Spillers' Rugby team visited Whitchurch last Saturday, and defeated the Second team by 1 goal and 1 try to 2 tries. The game was an evenly contested one, and Whitchurch, (who had the assistance of several of the nremier team. and F. Potter, of the Cardiff Reserves), scored through the latter, who made a briUhlUt rup. Early in the second half, after some clever play, G. Chamber- Jayne equalised, and E. Moses converted. Whitchurch then scored in a forward rush, and in the last few minutes Boughton broke through and crossed the line with an uncon- verted try.

I YSTALYFERA. I .? istaiyiera are Keeping up tneir recently- j improved form, and Mumbles in consequent succumbed by three tries on the Valley Ground. Yetalyfara should really have won by at least fifteen points, for they were far the erior side. liii'I ,phe game was kept well in ha.nd and pleasantly contested, although the referee had occasion to banish a Mumbles forward for foul play. Referees like .N,fessrs Jones and Dewitt of the right stamp for seoond-ciass games. The majority were glad to see Mr. Jones speaking to an ifreaponeiMe section of the a&,Ulfirs crowd. It .bOWed ho WM anxious to for both ,ide. &bWlUtely fair play.

I Changes Up North WELSHMEN BEING TRANSFERRED I By OUR N.U. CORRESPONDENT. ¡ Oldham beat a weak St. Helens side pretty easily at the Watersheddings. Tom McLean. the old Cardiff three-quarter, played a very sound game for the home team, his defence being very safe. He could do with a few more yards in pace, as his slowness in speed was very apparent last Saturday. It appears, after all, that Oldham's endeavour to capture Batten, the Hunslet winger, was not suc- cessful. The two respective clubs had settled everything, but Batten's refusal naturally had its effect. Batten is far removed from being the player of a few seasons back, and with a damaged knee it may be with advantage he was not acquired. A left wing, however, is badly needed in the Oldbam side. Cowmeadow and Dan Lewis, the old Mer- thyr players, played a good game for York against Leigh last Saturday. The winger's tricky runs were always to be reckoned with, while Lewie's fine forward display was one of the features of the match. For the Mather- lane club the best was Dai Davies, who played a sterling game at centre, and but for his line defensive tactics the score would have been much larger. Dai Thomas will in all probability be seen leading the Dewebury Club brigade next Saturday. It is well known that the Heavy Woollen club has made repeated offers to the Salford Club for his transfer, and Salford have consented to let the Welshman go, and he was transferred yesterday. The old Aberaman and Cardiff three-quarter will be given a hearty welcome. Ned Jones, the old Maesteg half-bacl,, wha transferred from Wigan to Broughton Rangers last Monday. Jones is a clever half, I and will do the Rangers a lot of good. Rhys Rees is playing too good to be left out of the Central Park side. The Northern Union International, England v Wales, resulted in an overwhelming victory for the Rose. The match. which was played at Coventry, aroused great enthusiasm. The Welsh team played miser- able football. Chick Jenkins was surprisingly weak, mis-fielding on several occasions. In fact. all of the Welsh backs played a bad game, especially the right wing, where Phil Thomas and W. J. Williams were operating. It would not be difficult to select better men than the Hull Kingston Rover and the Halifax man, and their inclusion in the team needs some explaining. The Welsh forwards also gave a shocking display, only Foley, the Ebbw Vale man. and D B. Davies showing anything like form. A the banquet after the match it was given out that the Northern Union game is to be I opened in two new centres next season. While the Northern Union game has improved in some districts, it is on the wane WILL OWEN. I Will Owen formerly played for Wrexham, but was signed on by Treharris last season, and he figured successfully during the season at left half-back. He is only 23 years of age, stands 5ft. 10m., and weighs 12st. Owen is a splendid tackier, and he places accurately to his forwards, and use3 his head with judgment. He has played some good games at centre half. A great point with him is that he is a non-smoker and teetotalers —— — in more than one locality, but that, as a rule, I depends on the way the clubs arc playing, as generally a winning side gets big gates. Halifax gained a welcome win over Leeds at Thrum Hall. The play of Farrar, who deputised Williams on the right wing, was I an agreeable surprise to the home supporters, and the Welshman will be hard put to to keep his place. Will Davies, although he did not exactly please the Halifax critics in his centre play, scored a splendid try. in which his speed and strength were fully utilised, For Leeds Saunders worked hard at half, and was by far the best of the Headingley back division. Biggs plaved a grand forward I game fcr the visitors, his vigorous tackling often disconcerting the home backs. Leigh defeated Oldham at Mather-lane. The victory was well deserved, as the home for- wards rose to the occasion and fairly worried the Watersheddings side. Tom Davies played ¡ fi beautiful centre game for Leigh, his fine tackling rendering the Colonial Oldham centre (Dearie) helpless. It is surprising why Daviee haR been left out of the side, as the old Caerphilly ma.n is amongst the best of the Northern Union centres. Runcorn sent a weak side to Weaste. and were beaten by an equally weak Salford side. Lomas, Dai Thomas. Mesley. a nd Preston were conspicuous absentees from the home side, through injuries. Dal John was once more in the centre position, and the little Welsh- man wa-s the best man on the field, and made several effective runs, which resulted in ti-ies. lie was ably assisted by Willie Thomas, who worked an opening for Cook's try with great cleverness. In the forward line Charlie Rees was undoubtedly the pick. His loose play should be copied by the other five. Warrington are a great defensive side, as was evidenced in their match with Hull on the Boulevard, the Wirepullers' tackling and defensive work being of a, very high order. For the Boulevard club Francis at, half tried hard to get his three-quarter line going, and Galloway was very conspicuous in his efforts to score. For Warrington George Thomas, the old Pontnewydd forward, played a t brilliant game. and his tackling saved the day for his side. Stitch Thomas, as he is familiarly called, has no superior in Nor- thern Union football. Hull Kingston Havers were over-played by Wakefield at Belle Vue, The Rovers' side included the mysterious A. N. Other, who, with the rest of the Craven-street backs, I played » woefully weak game, and offered P- futile resistance to the home team. The Craven-street Club are adepts in the matter of unknown players, who generally find the Third Port surroundings not palatable to their taste. Dai Beynon and Yewlett played a clever half-back game for Coventry against Widnes. the two Welshmen continually beating the home pair. The old Pont.vpool man on present form is an ideal scrimmage-worker. Ebbw Vale heat Bramley in no half-hearted fashion, even if they were short of two of their best backs. By the way, why is not Dai Davies, the old Warrington and Salford half, in the team? Davies's experience should mean a lot to the Valians, and he bas played many heady games for the Welsh club. Higgins and Shiglo Thomas played splendidly at half. and diddled the Barley Mow pair repeatedly. Of a robust pack of scrimmagers, Bowen and Bingham were the pick. Rhys Rees played a champion game at half for Wigan against Broughton Rangers at Central Park. The manner in which he got the ball away and his nimble antics greatly pleased the crowd. He made several open- ings for his three-quarters. Rees should hold his place in the side quite easily on this display. Howel Francis was the best forward on the field. The speedy Welshman is a glutton for work. and his re-inclusion in the side has had its effect on the cherry and white pack The old Aberavon and Park- white pack. is truly a great forward. Merthyr added another good victory when they beat Keighley. The Welsh side are hot stuff on their own- ground, and the team can be complimented on their recept victories. The home backs all played a sound game. Boalch at full-baLR is develop- ing into a sound player, and will be better when he gets experience. Harris at half played a grand game. and was full of pluck. Da; Jones and Bevan led the forwards grandly, and then- loose play upset the Lawkholme-taners. Gomer Gunn played centre for the Yorkshire side. but his huge dimensions handicapped him greatly.

SPLENDID FORWARD DAN MORGANS is a great asset in the Fern- dale forward line, and promises to develop into ft, classy player. Dan was taught the rudiments of the game at Cardiff Moorland- road School. He has since played for Car- diff Northern, and has assisted Penylan en several occasions. Last season he was con- sidered the best forward of Treorky pack. This season he is again one of the best of DAN MORGANS. his home team. He hae already assisted the Glamorgan League against Monmouth- shire League this year, and we will not ne surprised to see him figuring in a countv match before the end of the season. He is very fast,, and Ferndale cannot wish for a more honest scrimmager.

Nine Points Victoryover Devon port Albions VISITORS PLAY WELL A Fine Pack of Fast and Fearless Forwards [IV "PENDRAGON."] I Final score. G. T. P'ts. Cardiff 0 3 9 Devonvort Albion 0 0 0 Devonport Albion were the visitors at the Cardiff Arms Park this afternoon, and they ¡ brought with them a proud record, for they have only lost one match during this present season. That defeat was sustained at Leicester, and no team has genuine cause to be downcast if beaten at the Wellford-road ground. Apart from this one failure the Albion have accomplished many fine performances. not the least creditable of which was their drawn game with Swansea at the Rectory Field. Cardiff, too, have done well since the middle of October, for they'have won nine successive victories, and they have been playing in very good form indeed. Thus collateral form evidenced a remarkable equality between the teams, and it was not anticipated that there would be a. very wide margin between the clube at the finish. The Albion fielded practically their best side, but Cardiff were without two very useful forwards in Mithan and Scanlon, their places being taken by Edgar Smith and R. C. Jellings. Much of the water which had fallen upon the ground during the present week had drained 0 ff, but naturally the surface was very soft, and there were not very 9ptimistio expectations of an attractive display of Rugby. Although it had been dry all the morning. there were rain clouds overhead when the teams lined up in the following order:- CARDIFF. I ack: R. F. Williams. Ihree-quarters: R. A. Gibbs, W. Spiller, L. M. Dyke, and J. L. Williams. Half-backs: W. L. Morgan and 0.. M. Lewis. Forwards: J. Pugsley, J. A. Powell, J. P. Ca4e3,, E. Smith, G. Yewlett, J. Brookman, J. Daley, and R. 0. Jellings. I r. DEVONPORT ALBION. I baCK: i. Lillicrap. I Three-quarters: F. Gilbert, W. Lyle, Edgar Thomas, and S. Harvey. Half-backe: R. Jago and A. Monk. Forwards: C. Marshall, A. J. Thomas, E. J. Lee, D. Hollands, A. Lancaster, H. Hockings, H. Pope, and E. R. Gardner. Referee. Mr. E. RobeVts, Llanelly. SMALL ATTENDANCE. I At the time fixed for the kick-off. 2.45, there I was an astonishingly small attendance, h the crowd totalling fewer than two thousand- 1 here was some delay in the entry of the teams into the arena, and in the meantime the stands had filled somewhat-, but there was I still a very email audience when the play began. j THE GAME. I Vi?ree o clock Pugsley kicked on for CardItf towardø the river end. and the Albion f-lr--i-rdt. (miokty showed their quality by rushmg to the Cardiff quarter-line. Here Jago was penalised for wrongly putting the ball in the scrum, and Dyke found touch at half-way. A sensational incident v?aB promised when D3,.ke sprang for the hall in the line-out, gamed pOB8ession. and seemed likely to get ftLIl- )-t he was held by the wriet after tt,-a?\el'H,,mr ?!y a few yards.  the Albion forwards travelled into t e Cardiff 25. where the home backs were nofiar upon to perform stern defensive work "??.o?.? ?ct the ball away well. and Edgar Tomas made a short and pretty run, but GIlbert failed to take a difficult pass when there was a distinct chance. VISITING FORWARDS DO WELL. I The Devon forwards were proving very strops--? Phases of play, and they heeled the ball fro- nearly every scrum. Cardiff the Albion .hyai.f,, and from some loose iifv Jack Powell ope?ect up the game in P???yle. The ball went to SpiHer. and wIth safe handling the defence wa? now hope- lessly beaten, but, 6trange to relate, Dyke was not looking when Spiller threw Ms pass, a'? the ball struck the left centre on the elbow and fell to the ground, the movement failing from this mishap. What was really a chance in a thousand was thua lost. A promising passing movement was inter- cefrted by Gilbert, the Albion right wing. and then the visitors had a great bhance from clever handling work. hut one of their for- wards cross-kicked when, had he passed to Edgar Thomas, a try was almost a certainty. In the main the Albions were having the best of the play, and their forwards were always magnificent. CARDIFF SCORE. J At half-way Cardiff started a. brilliant parsing movement, which produced a great tryy From the halves the ball went to Spiller. who transferred to Gibbs. The cap- tain made a fast sprint up the right, touch line, and ten yards from the goal-line gave an inward pass to Clem Lewre, who made no mistake and ran slick over. Gibbn failed with the kick at goal from a difficult angle. Cardiff were now showing improving form, hut the Albion halves and forwards made a fine combined rush from naif-way to the home line. Cardiff carried the ball out to half-way, but another brilliant dribble by the Albion pack again nearly produced a. try. one of their forwards, after picking up, being held right on the verge of the line. In the concluding stages of the grst half play went strongly in the Albions favour, but their backs failed to utilise their chances. Half-time score: G. T. P'tø. Cardiff *0 1 3 Devonport Albion 0 0 0 When the second half began tnere were about 8,000 spectators present. Cardiff re- started \vith a promising passing bout, which broke down at Spiller. but play was left on the Albion quarter line. 1 ugsley, Jellings. and Powell effected a clever dribble from a line-out. but Devonport soon recovered the lost ground, and play was carried into the Cardiff half. The We?ah Met.ropolitans soon .rurned to tbe attack, Gibbs making a J?iouscr?. kick, which ended in H?ev being penaiiaed for holdm? on to the ball almost be"?"? posts. Gibbs's shot at goal went & coupte of yards wide. TWO MORE TRIES. CardiX were now playing much _he superior football, and torqutealong whHe play *as f?ghtout in the Alb on ? C. lleem m ?ewis brought off a Q1agnificent tackle for I Cardie, and Edgar Smith did some effective 6avtng. A great dribble by the "n wards, in which Daley, Yewl?t. and powell shone, carried pl?y right to the Albion line, i where Willie Morgan came within inc<>hhees <, o0if scoring. The inside half had his reward ] moment later, however when b^l out of a scrum on the line, and, glance off Harvey, w?nt over the goal-Hne, where Morgan made a dive for it and scored.  the touchline Gibbs failed with a kick. Only a moment later Cardiff scored another try, which was super-mternationa in its quality. There was a scrum ab^1lere yards out on the grand stand side, where the Cardiff halves got the ball away in abso- lutely perfect style, Spiller ??"?ke a microscopic optemng to Dyke, who aYe up to J. h Wilhams te# yards from the line, and the left wing mn over with a try which sent the -crowd into ecBtacies. Dyke took the kick, &no appeared to land a goal. In fact, the Cardiff touch judge, Mr. John Davies. held up m.a flag, but the Albion umpire did not do so, and the referee award a try only. Albion were now a ho^Wy beaten side. and play was almost entirelY contested on ?ir? I?e ?obby?Sam." took th? Devonians by ?ur?yrunn?wji? he was expected to kic?  he opened up a smart attack by the Cardiff threes," which broke do™ <>" ^V °ti.e The Albion had new t)r"iphI t. ed S and thiS forwards brought off 8e^ Y.-r.CIi fierce rnshes .which took a great deal of pto^fng Th?Jto the Cardiff goal-line went the visitors^Pbu:°t Iter ».!■» SrfJSl.S^! by the home forw&rrh, who were stIcking to Seir?avi?orward in the most do?ed style. » xntixludine stage Cardiff made an earnest effort to score aga1n( and the Albion were hard put to it to keep them mV How- 'ever the Devonians raised the siege, ?arried ever, the ^rCdfff ts ^n^^eTl skrted a feV&ut of passing, which ^ffipened Gibbs to fist the ball in order to save. The game wa? midfield when time c.^amei' The ga^m* Final: G. T. Pta. Cardiff 0, .39 Devonport Albion ■ } J u Ju COMMENTS. I I Cardiff won in the most admirable rashion. Theirs was a conclusive victory without the semblance of a fluke. < The Albions started in a manner which seethed to forebode serioue times ahead for the Cardifflane, and, in point of fact, the blue and blaok. were a. trifle lucky to be a, try up at the interval. All through the second half, however, tho Weleh Metropolitans played in magnificent form, both fore and aft. and in this period of the game they had their opponents thor- oughly well bert-tes. ALBION WORN DOWN. I The Albion have. undoubtedly, a very fine pack of forwaraft, which are heavy, fast, clever, and fearless, but they were worn down by the lighter Cardiff eight. who etuok to their formidable task with grim tenacity, and came out top-dog on merit at the finish. There is no doubt about the virtues of the present Cardiff forwards. They are the beet pack which have represented the club foi many,seaeons, and their superiority over the famous Devonport eight this afternoon waa a, well-won triumph. It was only ga-ined by a worthy exhibition of pluck and determina- tion. In reality, the foundations of the success were laid by the home octette, which, beaten as they were in the first twenty minutes. gradually mastered their opponents, and gave their backs abundant chances in the snd half. OMINOUS START. Ntlll, in the opening stages of the match it was distinctly ominous to see how frequently the visiting forwards heeled the ball. There- tore, all the more credit is due to the Cardiff pack for overcoming such powerful opposi- tion. There were occasions during the game when every Cardiff forward did clever things, and this makes it all the more difficult to single out individuals for particular mention. CARDIFF MAN AS ALBION. Albion were best at forward, half, and full-back. Their three-quarters were not srreat. Much more waas expected of Edgar Thomas, the ex-Cardiffian. than he gave, but in fairness to him it must be recollected that he was given very few chances. Gilbert at right wing was the best of the third line in to-day a play. Jago and Monk were quite a clever pair of halves, although not as good as Morgan and Lewis. Of a gra-rid pack of forwards Hollands. Marshall, A. J. Thomas, and Lee were the most prominent, and it was not the fault of the Albion front rank that victory did not fall to the lot of the visitors. There were, however, some men who played better than othrs. and these undoubtedly were Powell. Pugsley, an dYewlett. whose form all through was of the very best. Powell. who is still young, despite the years he haa been playing, vas doubtless the most polished forward on the field, and some of his work was of the very finest type of front rank play. Pugsley and Yewlett were often in the picture, and so also Daly and Edgar Smith. whilst little complaint could be found with either of the others. PROBLEM FOR THE UNION. W. L. Morgan and.C. M. Lewis were alwayis the superior pair at half, and as they com- bined so perfectly with their "threes," the half-back problem for the Welsh Union is becoming increasingly difficult, and it is a point which will have to be weighed seriously before they can be left out of the Welsh team to meet England. W. L. Morgan to-day sent out his passes with swiftness and precision, and he led many a dribble by the forwards. C. M. Lewis has the correct idea of out side-half play. and never hesitates to take his courage in his hands and endeavour to break through when he thinks his centres too well covered to do so. He has been playing well all the season, and is improving in skill in every match. With sturdy opposition against them the Cardiff three-quarters made the best use of their chances, and the tries scored by Clem Lewis and J. L. Williams were typical of Welsh back-play at its best. The passing. kicking, and tackling of the home three weer always

Good Win for Penarth BRIDGWATER SCORE NEAR TIME Penarth were opposed on their ground w03 Bridgwater. Dirty weather prevailed, and the conditions are regards the ground were,. from a snort view, deplorable. The gale, however, Bad moderated a great deal, and there was little wind when the teams lined out in the following order:— Penarth: Back, F. Best; three-quarters, W. H. Gunatone, G. Heslop, O. Roe, and F. Davies; half-backs, J. Hill and J. Thomas; forwards, E. Hamilton, T. Blackmore, C, Mclvor, C. Hamilton. D. W. Davies, P. Bryant, T. Bartlett, and W. White. Bridgwater: Back, W. Turner: three- quarter backs, G. Rosier, J. Anglin. A. Mead, and H. Archer; half-backs, E. Partridge ana II, Baker: forwards, F. Bailey. T. Billings, G Fry. H. Lewis. P. Pugsley. W. Woods, W, Storrey, and G. Kingston. Penarth started play, and indulged in a few bouts of passing, evidently talting advan. tage of a dry ball. Both Heslop and Roe failed to take their passes on the wing, but eventually Turner had a kick charged down, and the ball, which travelled to the right, waa dribbled on by Roe, who scored an uncon- verted try wide out. A couple of scrums sa.w the Penarth forwards controlling the scrum*, and eventually the ball was handled by Johnny Thomas and Hill, who transferred ta Davies, and he on to Heslop, who romped over with a good try. Rose converted. Half-time: G. T. Pts. Pen&rt?. 118 Bridgwater 0 0 0 Play re-opened briskly, with the game con< tmuing in Penarth's favour. Their efforts. however, for almost ten minutes were spoiled by the condition of the ball. After a fine dribble by Hamilton. Roe w,,is azaiii almost over. After several attacks by Bridgwater, Fry scored after a rush, but failed at goal. I Final score: G. T. P'ts, 1 1 8 Bridgwater 0 1 3 n_L REMARKS. I ieiidi\n piayeo a good .?me throughout and their forwards, led by HamHton and A Bryant, were unbeatable in the loose. Bridgwater were dangerous for but a lev, minut-ss in the game, and were defendinv nearly throughout. The game was one of a kick about nature There were several igic-e bouts of passing, how- ever. and it was a good one, which ended iii Roe scoring. The Bridgwater try was scored on the calj of time. and was the result of good following np.

TREDEGAR V RHYMNEY Played at Tredegar in connection with the Monmouthshire League, before a smalt attendance. Rhymney pressed at the start, but the horn, team relieved, and Timms. after a good run, crossed, but was re-called for infringement. Tredegar maintained their a.ttack, an( Evans raced away, but held on instead ot passing, and a good chance was lost. Half-time score G. T. P'ta, Rhymney 0 0 0 Tredegar 0 0 0 Rhymney bad the best of the openingplal in the second half, but their failed to pre& home their advantage. Then Tredegar took up the attack, but the; also lacked anish. and. although they ha? many chances, they failed to iioore. Final score. G. T. P'ts. Rhymney 0 0 0 Tredegar 0 0 0

RICHMOND V. LONDON WELSH. At Richmond in fair weather. Poor fooi ball in the first half yielded tries to J. Evana Lloyd, and Davies. Evans kicked two goals Welsh leading by thirteen points. Richmond lost J. Williams after ten minutes, and. thf second half saw Richmond throwing awat chances. Maddocks added a fine try, Evano converting. A very poor fatch. Finai score: G. T. P'ts. Tendon Well8h 3 1 18 Richmond 0 0 0

I HARLEQUINS V. LONDON IRISH. In this game at Richmond the Harlequins though by no means fully represented, wer< the cleverer side. In the first half Thorne dropped a goal for them. and Brougham ran in with a try. which Cranfield converted. Afterwards in a hard. though scrambling game. Brougham. Scott, and H. Ward gained further tries for the Harlequins, but each oj the place-kicks failed. I Final score. G. T. p'ts. Harlequin 2 3 18 1 London Irish 0 0 0

I WANDERERS V. GRANGETOWN. I At Jubilee Park. The official referee did I not appear. so the game was played as q friendly. In the first half Goodfellow scored a good try, and Allridge converted. In th< I second half Hayes scored for Grange and Challenger for the Tramps. I Final score. G. T. PtM. I Wanderers 1 l 8 Grange 0 1 5

I ST. PETER'S V. ADAMSDOWN. This Old Boys Rugby League match wav played at the Marl and resulted in a draw. St. Peter s could only muster ten players, but they played a grand game. Hinchev, Ash. more, and Williams were the best of a game lot. I Final: G. T. Pt.8 1 St. Peters o 0 o Adamsdown 0 0 0

I CTNDBRFORD V. WESTON-SUPER-MARE Tma mMcn. at Cinderford to-day, being a.bandoned 01; Mcount of the ground wa& under water. tQ the intense disappointment of the club s supporters, a nrat team game not having been played at Cinderford foi several weeks.

I SPORTING DOCTOR. jjr. K. n. Neagle, the well-known London Welsh and United Hospitals Rugby player, leaves London to-day for Egypt per the steamer Syria,, to take up the important appointment of surgeon on the P. and O. Mediterranean mail steamer Osiris for tn. winter.

LLANBRADACH ROVERS V. YSTRAD- MYNACH. This league match., which was to have beeiv played at Llanbradach to-day, was a ban* doned. the field being cohered with watei as the result of the recent flood. AD Games Abandoned.

ROMILI/Y V. CARDIFF HARLEQUINS. Hoth sides were representea m tnll league match at the Sophia Gardens. The opening play was even, until Did Williams, seizing an opportunity, got ovei with & try for Romilly. The leaders attacked for the rest of tb. firiit half, but stout defence by the Hal" lequins did not allow of further scoring. In the second half Romilly again advance(L and Wakley scored. Even play followed.

NEWPORT MATCHES OFF. 0&. a All matcnes on snartsDury Parli and st Julian's Recreation Ground, Newport. weri abandoned to-day on account of the flooded state of the playing pitches.