Evening Express

To-day's Short Story THAT RECIPE. little Paul was better, but he was not yet well enong'h to be out of bed. There was a, cdpcns in the tQfWD that day, too, so he was feeling' lonely and blue. "Hallo, little one! How do you like the looks of these?" It was Panl's Uncle Jack who spoke, and as he came into the room he held upon a little pink pla-tter three luscious-looking currant jelly tarts. Oh. I could eat one right now, Uncle Jack." Go ahead then. and I'll wait and see you do it." Can't you tell a story, too? You do make up such amusing ones." "Perhaps. What shall it be about?" Bout—bout—boat—let me think. Oh, 'bout cvrrunts tarts. Uncle Jack." Currants tarts. Well, now. Let me think a little." And this is the story Uncle Jack told: Did you know that the Heywarde descended from an ancient Irish family of that lume? They did. The family crest was an albatross rampant above a currant tart, and holding fast in one claw something that looks like a. cigar lighter, or. perhaps a little stick of macaroni. Now the currant jelly in these tarts was made from a recipe which has been handed down from the first Heywards. How they first came into possession of the recipe, and why they should adopt such a a funny crest or coat of arms, is one and the same story. Hundreds of years ago there ruled in China the cruel Emperor Yuhwb&n Kian. It was the day before one of the Emperor's birthdays, and he called his chief counsellor to him, saying. Chief counsellor, listen to me. To. morrow its my birthday; see to it that it is i celebrated by a grand festival and feast, and, mark you, have something then that 15 new and very interesting." But, exalted ruler, it is too short a time in which to arrange for a. feast—but twenty hoars till the morrow." That is not my look-out. You will arrange for the feast. Now, begone." And the chief counsellor hurried away. tearing his silken robes into shreds, and vowing that never did any chief counsellor before him have such an unpleasant position, for the cruel Emperor was in the habit of ordering a birthday feast whenever he liked, whether it was really his birthday or not, and th 2 chief counsellor had just to hustle to keep Yuhwhan Kian pleaded or he himself would bi sure to loee his head and pig-tail. Then Yuhwhaji Kian called the head cook of the cooking college to him. and said: "Xignon-that was the head cook's name, being short for Mignonette—" Mignon, to- morrow is my birthday." Oh. g-e-as-sire," Mignon stuttered. Yes, it ig. and no joking either. Unless the cooking college prepares a new sweetmeat for that festival feast, you, slave, will lose you head. Begone." And the head of the cooking college went a way s>orrowing, for the Emperor had had twenty-nine birthdays in the previous two yea,rs. and by this time his ingenuity wafe about played out. Now, while both the chief counsel lor and the head cook of the cooking college were raeking their brains to discover, the one a new attraction, the other a novelty in pastry to set before the Emperor, we must go to a little village in Tartary. Before a email thatched hut is a lad apparently just starting out on a I ng journey. A very old woman is bidding him farewell: Nestri, hast thou with thee thy silvery reed flute?" Yee, great-grandmother. It is well. Now before thou startett I have two gifts for thee. They are small presents, but I am poor. This bag contains cerch-cerch 'which in English in nothing more or letss than currant jelly). "Take good eare of it. for never ha" it been .tasted by other than members of your tamily. and of 8u("h great rarity and exquisite ftavonr is it that 'should strangers, even kings and emperors, once taste it there would be warring and strife among them for its posee?«sion." So Nestri took the precious bag. .Abo, Nestri, here is the recipe by which the cerch-cerch was compounded." An-d the old woman gaye him a thin shatirtg like a sheet ot ivorine painted with queer Chinese letters, which he carefully rolled and twisted up until it looked like a cigar lighter, and then for safety placed it inside of his reed flute. Then he s*et out on his journey, even to the very city where the chief counsellor and the head cook of the cooking college were pGnling their brains to pleat-e the Emperor. ) Sueh was Nestri's skill in playing upon his flute that wherever he stopped and played, the people flocked to hear him, and Rlied his valise with coppers and plugged ten cent pieces. It was while he was thus playing that 11:1e chief counsellor chanced to hear him. And the chief counsellor leaped into the air, waving his cue and knocking his heels together for joy. shouting: Hoop-la. Whoop. My head and pig-tail are now safe. I will secure this lad for the Emperor's feast." And he had fourteen of the Royal guards seize Nestri, and cast him into prison. Little sleep could he taJje for the fear that was in hia heart, and so about, the- midnight hour he began to play on hie silvery, toned flute so softly and sweetly, clearly and plaintively that, as was after- wards found ool. it even melted the heart of ? stone idol which was kept in a temple near. While he was thus playing, he was startled to hear someone moaning and wailing outside the cell window, eo he climbed up on the stone ledge. Looking out he saw t.he queerist figure dressed all in white satin, its head covered by an immense tall, pointed hat, lying flat on. the ground, and sobbing bitterly. Who may yoa be, oh. sad one, and wily do you weep?" asked Nestri. The figure did not move but answered: "1-1-1 am the hea-a-ad co-o-o-ok of the oo-o-o-oking college, and to-o-o-morrow 1-1-1 must io-o-o-oee my head and b-b-b-beautiful b-b-b-black cue. fourteen f-f-fe-e-e-t long, b-b-b-because 1-1-1 eaarnot think of a-a-a new di&b for the Bmpefror'a great feast. U- b-b-oo-ho-o-oagrh. And Ncfctri pitied him so much that he said: Here. head cook of the cooking college, hold your hat." Then Nestri emptied his bag of currant jelly into it, saying- "With th fill twenty flaky tarts, and, by the great Punjabian idol, if you give them to .the Emperor for his feaet, then is v<Mr precious head safe." And, sure eDOOgh. at the feast the- MIo.wing day the Emperor was so delighted with the f currant tart that ha conferred the order of the Iron Chopsticks and the Yellow Button ■on the head cook of the cooking college. Then Yohwhan Kian summoned the chief counsellor to him, saying Now, chief counsellor, can you produce n novelty for our entertainment?" And the chief counsellor ordered estri. who had been brought from the prison, to play. And the Emperor was enchanted with the music. But it seemed so easy to play on the reed flute tha.t the Emperor was sure he could perform artistically upon it, so he made Nestri let him take his reed flute. Xow Nestri was no simpleton, and he did not wish the Emperor to know how easy it was to pla.y • the reed flute, so just before he gnve it to him he stuffed the rolled up sheet of thin ivorine back into the flute out of sight. The Emperor puffed out his fat cheeks, and blew once, Hut not a sound came. He blew a second time. and no sound was forth- coming; a third time-a tremendous blast— and this time the wind forced the receipt for the currant jelly out of the flute, and it fell on the floor at the foot of the Emperor's throne. Then the Emperor was furiously angry, and he hurled the reed flute at Nestri, hoarsely bawling: — "Get thee gone, thou hoodoo." And Nestri ran for his life, but the recipe on the thin sheet of ivorine was left behind. It was, as the great-grandmother had said, the taste of the currant jelly caused warring and strife. Yuhwan Kian was obliged to go into a ship ont on the eea, and carry the recipe w1'th him to keep it away from the other kings and emperors T ho were so anxious to pos- sess it. One afternoon, as the fat old fellow wae Bitting on the deck of his jnnk and carefully holding the rolled-up sheet of ivorine, an albatross flying a.bove mistook it for a piece of macaroni. The big albatroes knew that macaroni was very nutritious, and. being hungry, he swooped down and stole the ivorine roll. And now there arose a fierce storm, and the .œul.. ww flank and be drowned. But the wind blew the albatross right inland. It blew so hard and so long that the great bird was finally driven north-west entirely over Europe and Asia, until ho dropped at last on the coast of Ireland, where he was found by two Irish gentlemen more dead than alive. Clutched spa--modically in his claw was the reeeipe on the ivorine roll. "What is it?" said one. And it's not that I know, Murray." "Don't you, Mr. Heywood? Take another look at it. Being a processor, you might know what those funny letters are." So the professor looked again, and being very wise, he was able to guess at what the queer letters were. i 00 Nnre, Murray, we have found a wonderful recipe for making the filling of 'em—m—yes. filling for tarts. And, furthermore, I'm thinking that this same recipe was written by a Tartar." "rllcJ Jack, don't you think you could draw some pictures of the crest and t&e Emperor and Nestri, and Wait just a moment. You must have mis- taken me for a fuli-fiedged amusement bureau." No, not zaotly, Unc!e Jack. Please lean down here." rurle Jack leaned down close to Paul's pil- low, and the little fellow whispered: "Xo. not zaotly; but you are really just as entertaining as the clowns at the circu. and I thank you." -—— ?

For Women Folk. -1 HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHES: A lemon rubbed on the face at night and 1 washed off in tepid water will keep the face from' wrinkling. Before putting Turniture polish on wipe over all the furniture with a cloth that has been wrung out in hot water. It will then polish muoh better. It is a wise precaution to boil all water used for drinking purposes. Many people object to do this on the ground that boiled water has a flat, insipid taste. Pour the water, when it is cold, several times from one jug to another, and this will be reme- died. In choosing paper for a room avoid that which has a variety of colours, or a large showy figure, as against such furniture can- not appear to advantage. Large figured papering makes a small room look smaller. Savoury Sandwiches Four ounppg of nice mild cheese, two tablespoonfuls of vinegar, half teaspoonful dry mustard, pinch of cayenne, and enough anchovy epwence to make to a rich salmon colour. Mix the cheese, vinegar, and mustard a.nd cayenne together on a plate with a silver fork; when thoroughly blended, add the! anchovy essence. Spread evenly on thin bread and butter; cut the sandwiches in nice shapes. Serve on either a bed of water- eresa or mustard and crese. To Brighten the Eyes Th: juice of a lemon squeezed into a tumbler of water, taken last thing at night! and first thing in the morning, has a wonder-' fui effect on the eyes, and clears the com-I pleiion. also the liver, making the eyee I hright and sparkling. After the juice has beeu squeezed out, use the peel for cleaning bras., articles. Dip the peel in salt and fine bathbrick. and rub briskly on the article. Cold Sardine Savoury Six sardines, an ounce of butter, a tear spoonful of sauce, a few drops of tarrago-i, a teaspoonful of anchovy sauces. Scald the sardines and remove both skin and bones. Pound in a. mortar with the butter, Wor- c"ter ea-ace. and anchovy, a few drops of tarragon vinegar. Season with cayenne1 pepper. Put the mixture into a small bain. apt it over a pan of boiling water, and stir till the ingredients are well blended. Set aside till cold. spread on water biscuits, garnish with thin slices of tomato and white of egg in lattice design.

Passing Pleasantries. ElLa: I heard something mea-n about you I to-day. Stella: I thought you looked pleased. The miser who was asked why he had married a girl from his own kitchen said that "the union was attended with a double advantage—it saved him not only the expend of wife, but the wages of a servant." Eailvray Official travelling incog, on his own line): They say there has been some fault found with the lamps in these trains, J owing to the dim light they give. Do you see anything wrong with them? Passenger: No, sir. On the contrary, they areexactiy t he kind of lamps I like to see used in the carriage. Railway Official (highly pleased): I presume you are a professional man. Passenger: Yes, sir. I am an oculist. J..UCID—BUT DOUBTFUL. "Why so late?" said a schoolmaster to a little urchin, as he entered the room on a cold slippery morning. Why, sir," repi ied the boy, "for epery step I took forward I slid back two." "Indeed," said the teacher; "how did you get here at all, if that wzis the case?" "Oh." said the boy. scratching his head on finding himself caught, I turned round and walked the other way." SENSIBLE lEX. I In Paris, a duel was nearly the consequence of two gentlemen asserting their rival claims to tho smiles of a beauty in a basket-carriage at the races cf La. -Mozebe. II "YOti are an impertinent fellow," said A. Sir," replied B, "you ehali give me satisfaction. "I shall ask it of you, sir," was the reply of A. I shall remain at home all day to- morrow. I shall also remain at home," was the indignant response of B. The fruit of this mutual determination was peace.

Tramcar Toboggans. I CRASHES DOWN HILL INTO ANOTHER I, An alarming collision between two electric tr4hmcars occnrred on Christmas night at the foot of Pentonville Hill, King's Cross. A car descending the hill got oat of the driver's control, and ran away, crashing violently into a. stationary car at the bottom of the hill. Both cars, which were well laden, were badly smashed, the whole of the glasswork being shattered. Several passengers were injured, eight persons, including the conductor of the stationary car, being treatei a.t the Eoyal Free Hos- pital for ahook and bruises. None of them, however, were found to be seriously injured. The accident caused intense excitement, the lady passengers shrieking with fright as the oars collided.

A VALUABLE RECIPE. The modern tendency of flying to quack medicines immed"ately one feels out of sorts cannot be too strongly deprecated. Many of th:t,{> "cure-alls" have no medicinal value whatever, and others by their action on the body are absolutely harmful. A high medical authority gives the following prescription as being an invaluable remedy in Liver and Kidney troubles. Constipation, Pains in the Back, Headache, and general lassitude: Tincture of Buchu, one ounce; Compound Karcx. one ounce; Syrup of Lemon, two ounces. This will be dispensed by your chemist, or the ingredients may be purchased and mixed at home. at very small cosit. Mix bLv shaking well in a bottle and take one tea- spoonful after each meal and at bed-time. e4494

BULLOCK WITH WOODEN LEG On the farm of the Hope-on-Berwick Cor- poration Estate is a bullock, feeding for the market, which has a wooden leg. The bul- lock's leg was broken in a railway wagon on the way to Berwick, and the surgeon a.m pnt.a.ted the leg and successfully substi- tuted a wooden one.

SUDDEN DEATH AT BARGOEDI A woman named Bridget Lyti Jh, aged 71. I was found dead in bed at a. lodging-houee at 1 Giilfa-ch-Baj-goed. on Christmas Day.

2TEVEB QUIT C3CKEAJKTY FOR ROPE." When voa buy E?MI??JfB'? GLORY MATCHES you have for a "c?rta?nty" the B-t- =06? Reliable, aM m.tcl1 yoa C8I '"c hope" to 8- F?w ovw- to wy -vw -&I- 3La4a at -icn4anwe 6?-M?hWwI?a<MMM)t<?. 02249-z -U?SM.B CM<fOCND"??'XB* M?d C?o?M? "lavea Asthma A" dlmo-It br-AWna-

Russian State Trial I I SIGNATORIES OF THE VIBORG MANIFESTO ARRAIGNED | The trial of the 169 signatories of the Yiborg manifefcto, belonging mostly to the GOl] stit Il tional, Democratic, and Labour j parties, began at St. Petersburg on IVedneF- day morning in the court in which the Social Democrats of the second Duma were I recently tried. The penalty provided by the article of the code under which t.hey are arraigned is imprisonment for a term of not exceeding three years, with loss of civil rights The most serious charge against the accused is that of inciting the people to refuse to pay their taxes and to furnish security. The title page of the indictment only mentions by name Professor Muromt- feff, Prince Peter Do,gouk--off, Professor Grieeskal, Prince Skakhovsky, and the Presi- dent, Vice-president, and Secretary of the first Duma. A va6t array of counsel appeared for the dcfence, including the ablest members of the St. Petersburg and provincial Bar. The prosecution and defence have both i subpoenaed about 50 witns.-Reuter. When the name of Rrofewor Muromtseff, President of the First Duma. was called out at the beginning of the proceedings all the deputies rose to their feet amid dead silence. They also stood up when the names of two deputies who died since the signing of the manifesto were read out. The accused included two priests, who have been unfrocked for taking part in politics. They appeared in lay clothes, and wore their hair cut short. Two others of the accused, who are serving terms of imprisonment, were brought into the court by warders. After the first interval the deputies, with their counsel, took their seats in groups arranged according to parties. Professor Muromtseff and his colleagues, among office-bearers of the First Duma, together with the cadet leaders, occupied the most prominent places on one side of the judges, while the leaders of the Extreme Left parties sat in corresponding seats on the other side, the general effect of this disposi- tion being to give the assembly the appear-i ance of a Parliament rather than a. court of trial. The indictment was read, and the hearing was then adjourned until to-day (Thursday). -R.euter.

Count Okuma's Denial. NEVER SAID JAPAN SHOULD WIN I INDIA The Times" Tokio correspondent wires that the newspaper reports of Count Okuma's Kobe speech on India are erroneous. He denied that he used any language which could be construed in a political sense. Con- tradictions were published in Ja?pan three weeks ago. The speech was merely intended to point out the exceptional position won by Japan in the eyes of Indians, which her merchants were bound to utilise. Preview speeches delivered by Count Okuma contain ¡ emphatic statements that India is very happy under British rule, and that any attempt to escape from it would assuredly lead to disaster.—" Times Special, per Press Association.

RHONDDA CYMMRODORION I At a meeting of the Rhondda Cymmro- dorion Professor E. Anwyl, M.A., Aber- ystwyth 'chairman of tie Welsh Centr-al Boardi, delivered an address on Welsh litera- ture to a crowded audiencc at Bethesda. Chapel. Ton Pentre. In the absence of the president. Mr. Tom Davies, secretary, pre- sided. Addresses were delivered by Mr. John Rees, Mr. Nicholas, Treherbert; Mr. T. Wil- liams, solicitor, and Mr. E. 0. Lewis, B.Sc. Solos and duets were rendered by Messrs. Da.vid Davies and Ben Devonald. Miss Thomas presided at the organ.

A PRINCE'S EXAMPLE The "Bombay Gazette" reports that the town of Koihapnr lay under a. severe visita- tion of plague rn September, and the inhabi- taials refused to submit to inoculation. Just as the Goverrrment officials became despe- rate the Maharaja Saheb came to the town from the distant house whither he had removed his family and submitted himself to the operation. This act completely removed the fears of the people, and there has been no difficulty since.

WOMAN'S SLAVE I Men may be "spoiled" as well aB children '•says the Quee-n amd if too much be done for them by their wives or daughters, or even female servants, they will lose their respect far the sex. But, treated properly, man will always be woman's devoted slave, and the more she demands of him affection, respect, courtesy, consideration, or polite- mese, the more she will get them from him.

GOBBLERS IN WORD AND DEED I Ye Ancient, Honourable, and Noble Order of Oyster Gobblers is the title given to a Blackburn body who relish the favourite meal. At this year's annual gathering a party of 23 consumed 1,300 of this class of shell fish, the individual consumption ranging from 25 to 110, 130, and 140.

A SOBER CHRISTMAS To the careful inculcation of the first prin- ciples of hygiene t.,Fays the "Lancet.") we attribute the present steady, sober habits of the nation, ns compared with the greed and gluttony which were rife a century ago, and Christmas cheer is none the le--s cheerful now than it was then, nor need it be.

INFIRMARY OUT-PATIENTS I Notice is given that, owing to the increas- ing- difficulties of carrying on the' work satis- factorily, the out-patient department will be closed until such time as the new building, now nearing completion, will be ready for use. Of this due notice will be given. Acci- dents. casualties, and cases of emergency I will, however, be attended to as usual.

BREAKDOWN ON THE G.W.R. An engine bringing the passpnger t-rain from Newport to Porthcawl on Christmas Day had a breakdown, and another engine had to be got. The train, which was due at 10.40, did not arrive until noon.

SWIMMING THE SEINE I The English 6wimignell was third in  a race ?wrot?s the Seine on Christmas Day. the distance being 180 metres. Bignell's time wa.s 2mi n. 8sec. The winner was Benetta (Italy), lmin. 49sec.—Renter.

PIGMIES HOME AGAIN I The pigmies of the Ituri Forest who haw been recently in England arrived safely at Mombasa, on Christmas Day, in charge of Colonel Harrison, and left subsequently for Nairobi.-Reutor.

ILLNESS OF MR. DAVID JONES, —P. I Mr. David Jones, J.P., Cardiff, is still con. I fined to his house indisposed, and on Wednes-I day night his condition was reported to be a.bout the some.

SENSIBLE MR. BURNS I Mr. Burns has declined to make a grant from the Unemployed Fund towards the con- struction of a cycle track at the public recreation ground at Edmonton, as requested to do by the local distrestl committee.

DUTCH CAM near Quem-street Station, cms of the qnatateat 1u the world. Afternoon Tess with our taUctooa Brea4 and Battar.—Coalectlooex* United- CWdifit sm grZTEW BREAD— b aut

I Holiday Football I SWANSEA V WATSONIANS I Swansea v. Wat.so mans waiS the Christmas Day fixture at St. Helen's, Swansea. The crowd was not exactly one of holiday pro- portions, being frequently hirger at the Saturday giwmes. As usual, the visitors had a good reception, and played excellent foot- J bail. The weather was cold and very dull. Tc"- mc, Swansea: Back, F. Rees; three-quarter j backs, W. Trew, Ivor Morgan, D. H. Edwards, and H. Toft; half-back. R. Owen and R. Jone.'ó; forwards, Aubrey Smith, G. Hay- ward, Edgar Morgan. D. J. Thomas, Ben I Davies, II. Hunt, D. Grittiths, and D. Daviea. j WaUsonians: Back, A. Morrison; three quarter backs, J. S. Simeon, A. W. Angus, D. M'Gregor, and 1. Robertson; half-backs, | Milroy and Foulis; forwards, J. M' Ailum, Spiers, Bowie, J. C. Cunningham, Thornburn, M'Millan, Ma, and Glynn. During the firct half Swansea played from the Mumbles end against the wind. At the outset the Scotsmen got the ball out twice and tried to bustie the locals, and it was evident that this kind of thing was no good to tu« Swansea game The Scotsmen, indeed, ran the oval up to the Swansea 25, but here they lost it, and Swansea started passing with good effect, but they failed to carry it outside, and the Scotsmen returned to the attack,, and by a brisk dribble got up to the Swansea goal-iine, and within three minutes of the tar-t M'Gregor fell over and scored, and Angus converted, putting the visitors five points ahead at once. On the kick out Swan- sea managed to get right away to the other end, and it was hoped they had now settled down a little. Brisk passing from Trew to Toft gave the latter a chance, and he had the ball knocked out of his hand as he was crossing. Then it was seen, with great regret, that it was all up with Trew, and tie was led off the field very lame. This was a fearful piece of bad luck for Swansea, with five points against them. Directly on re-start- ing, however, the Watsonian halves were penalised for offside, and Fred Eees was called up, and kicked a goal for Swansea, reducing the majority to two points. Hay- ward was put out at three-quarter, vice Trew. Swansea made several fine bids for scoring, but the defence was keenness itself. Duncan M'Gregor was injured in a rush, and, like Trew, had to retire, equalising numbers. A splendid dribble by Bowie and Cunning- ham took play into the Swansea half juet before half-time, and here Robertson made off so gamely that only a fine tackle by Hayward saved a score. "Cp to half-time there were a number of characteristic Scotch rushes, and at half-time the visitors were a goal to a penalty goal. In the second half Swansea got much more of the play, and it was a real ding-dong struggle. The Scotsmen laid themselves out to spoil all passing tactics, and the men played together so closely that they could hardly move. The ball was passed and picked up continually, but neither side gained much ground. Toft once gained twenty yards by a fine run, but directly afterwards Swansea were penalised. They, however, returned to the attack, and looked dangerous with a fine burst to the line. Here, close to the touch-line. Toft sud- denly picked up and passed to Edwards, who dropped over right in the corner. The place kick by Rees was fine, but the ball struck the upright. Before the end the Watsonian3, were again asserting themselves very busily, and their backs seemed as nimble as cats i k Swansea kick was charged down, and the visitors got right down to Rees, but he recovered the ground splendidly. The latter stages of the game were quite a melee, the baJl being bustled about without much system. Nothing more was scored. Final score. G. T. P'ts. Swansea, 1 1 6 Watsonians 1 0 5

LLANELLY V. BRIDGEND. There was a great holiday crowd at Stradey ou Christmas Day, when Llanelly, after the victory over Cardiff on Saturday, played Bridgend. M. Williams, who played: such a great game against the Taffsiders, was a conspicuous absentee, Hubert John filling the gap in the centre. Immediately cn the kick-off the scarlets asserted them- selves, and the backs got away in fine style from the first scrum. Play was transferred to within a few yards of the visitors' line, and a fine bout of passing culminated in Harry Morgan scoring in the corner within five minutes of the start. Lockman failed with the kick. Within a minute of the kick- out the scarlets' backs were again set going, and after another bout of passing Willie Thomas scored the second try. So early in the match Llanelly were all over their oppo- nents, the home forwards giving a grand exhibition. Bridgend then transferred the venue of operations by a smart bit of indi- vidual play on the part of Thomas. The xarlets were nON only playing seven for- wards, Levi Howell having gone to the wing in place of Willie Thomas, who had to retire owing to an injury. A free-ick awarded to the visitors brought relief to Bridgend, who were now playing: a much better game. Half-time score: -LI;Anelly, two tries; Bridg- end, nil. On the re-start the scarlets' backs were again set in motion, and after all had handled Levi Howell was bowled into touch just beyond the visitors' 25. The tin-platers set up a severe attack, and it required all the strength of the visitors to keep them at bay. Harry Cole now made a great dash for the line with the ball at his feet, and beating his opponents in the race for possession scored between the touch-flag and the posts. Lockman, however, failed to majorise. With one forward short the scarlet pack continued to heel out the ball. The Bridgend forwards now brought off a good dribble, but the home forwards soon retaliated, and play was a-g-ain near the visitors' line. From here Harvey Thomas made a futile attempt for goal. Hubert Thomas made a fire burst I through, but his pass went wide. Final score:— (L T. P'ts   Y'?neHy. 0 3 I Brid?eud. 0 0 0 A MASCOT FOR THE SCARLETS. During the half-time interval a very pleasing incident occurred, which was loudly cheered by the speotatore. Mies Amy Holmes, a charming little miss, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holmes, stepped on the field and presented D. M. Davies, the scarlet skipper, with a match-box in the shape of a sospan." The captain smilingly accepted the gift, which will now be the mascot of the team.

ABERAVON V. LONDON I IRISH. The Aberavon and Port Talbot team was matched against a strong London I rich organisation for the opening match of their Christmas tour. The game proved exciting and well contested. In the Irish 25 Will Thomas fielded nicely and scored in the corner. No goal resulted. Later, with a great and charac- teristic forward dash, C. Adams, one of the Irish forwards, scored. During the initial half Stewart, tho Irish full-back, played brilliantly. In the early part of the second half some of the 'Alon backs fumbled badly ,and let the Irishmen right on to the line. Terrific onslaughts were saved in suc- cession by W. J. Rees, Willie Thomas, and Arthur Jones. From a scrum right on the line Patsey Sullivan broke through cleverly, and then threw out. The ball was'dribbled and handled, and at last was given out to Willie Thomas, who went away in great style, and, beating all opposition, scored a fine try, amidst a torrent of applause. Final score: G. T. P'ts. I AberavoTi. 0 3 9 London Iri?h. 0 l 3

PENiARTH Y. CARDIFF AND I DISTRICT LEAGUE. This fixture attracted a large crowd to the Fenarth enclosure, and proved an interest- ing game throughout. The teams were: — Penarth: Back, i. Best; three-quarter backs, W. H. Gunstone, L. M. Dyke, A. Bryant, Fred Davits, and E. Goodman; half- backs. Regan and W. Gent; forwards, E. Hamilton, W. Thomas, C. Pavey, W. Matthews, L. Thomas, T. Bartlett, and T. Blackmore. Cardiff and District: Back, R. Williams: three-quarter backs, L. W. Martin, A. C. Phillips, T. Eeardon, and D. Hill; half-backs. W. Beddoes and D. Davies; forwards, E Harding (captain^, W. Jenkin, J. Brook- man, E. Smith, X. John, J. Harding, W. Callain, and S. Sexton. Referee, Mr. R. Pollock, Newport. Penarth demonstrated their superiority early in the first half, when Hamilton and Gunstone romped over with clinking tries, one of which the last-named converted. The Penarth captain, seeing that his pack were more than holding their own, ordered the New Zealand formation, with Regan as rover. The Cardiff team played with better combination towards the interval, and were dangerous at times. They found the Penarth defence, however, too good, and crossed over without scoring. Early in the second half Cardiff almost scored, when Harding and Brookman headed a great rush, which Best., the Penarth custodian, just managed to stop, carrying the ball over his own line in the attempt. Then Phillips spoiled an easy chance by holding the baJl, instead of parsing to Martin, who had a clear field. The Cardiff men pressed for the next quarter of how. and should have scored at least a couple of times. The Penarth forwards, however, cot away with one of their charac- teristic ddbbbeo righv from. Shear own. lice. I and Williams just managed to save by kick- ing the leather out of play. Penarth pressed from now on, and won a good game by eight points. I Final score: G. T. P'ts. ('lla,rth .a\8e. P'8. Cardiff and DIstrIct League 0 0 0 I REMARKS. Cardiff were strong in the front ra,nk. and gave their threes a number of chances. Dick Dai,, at half was a success, and his sharp passes should have been taken advan- j tage of. Reardon and Martin were the best of the Cardiff backs. Hamilton, Thomas, and Pavey led the Penarth pack admirably. Gunstone and Dyke were in excellent fettle. the try scored by the first-named being a beauty. Both full-backs had plenty of work, but Best, ?he Penarth man, was safer than Williams, who nearly let his side down on several occasions. I PONTYPRIDD Y. PENYCRAIG. This friendly match was played at Ponty- pridd before a large crowd. Peuygraig imme- t | diately attacked, but when they looked dangerous Stoyle broke through and repelled the invaders. Jenkins next came away right into the visitors' half, where he was tackled by Griffiths. The aggressiveness of Ponty- j pridd was only temporarily maintained, the Penygraig forwards taking advantage of misfielding and dribbling down the field. Ted Rees, the Penygraig inside half, made a fine corkscrew run, and fairly beat the defence. A try was almost certain but for a forward transfer to Palmer. A tick later the visitors' forwards again got going, and the second time they were robbed of a score through a forward pass. Half-time arrived with no score. On resuming, Penygraig attacked hotly, and after several good rushes by their for- wards they got over the line in a bunch and scored a try, which Matthews converted. Just later Joe Jones came within inches of dropping a goal, but was laid out in the effort. Penygraig continued to have the better of matters right to the finish. Final score: G. T. P'ts. Penyg-raigr 10 5 Pontypridd 0 0 0 REMARKS. It was a game confined to the forwards, and had it not been for several good rushes tpe play would have been rather monotonous. The Penygraig front-rankers had more method in their play, and were faster on the ball. Ned Rees at half played a splendid game for the winners, and Stoyle was the I most prominent among the homesters. TREHERBERT V. TREORKY. G. T. P'ts. I Treorl,v 0 1 0 TrcheTbert. 0 0 0 Played at Treherbert on Christmas Day. This, the second engagement between these two teams, was played as a friendly," and created much interest, a good crowd being present. Treherbert played several juniors, whilst Treorky were strongly represented. In the first half Treorky held the advantage, and did not allow their opponents to get beyond half-way, but the defence was admir- able, and only on one occasion did Treorky break through, and that was when Fitzgerald misfielded and was bowled over, P.C. Moore falling on the ball and scoring an uncon- verted try. In the second half Treherbert did the attacking, and should have scored at least three trips, by Duncan, IVat Evans, and Harding. Several players were cautioned for illegal play, and eventually Duncan (Treher- bert) and D. 0. Jones were given marching I' orders. Treherbert, the lighter of the two teams, played gamely, and were quite a match for Treorky at rushing. Treorky were slightly superior in the scrums. Of the Treorky eight Moore and Attwood were the pick. At half Johnny Lewis, who again turned out, did many useful things. Joe Davies was the pick of the visitors. W. D. Evans played a fine defensive game. MOUNTAIN ASH V. LLWYNYPIA I UNITED. The "Old Firm" were engaged with Llwyn-1 ypia United at Mountain Ash. The United have not before been pitted! against the "Old Firm," and there was some speculation as to the respective merits of the teams. The ground was in a sodden condition on account of the recent heavy rains. A fair crowd witnessed the game. Llwynypia commenced operations, and soon made things uncomfortable for the home- sters. From a rush Rees Bowen scored a try, which Jenkins converted. The ensuing play was mainly confined to the forwards. Jar-: man scored a try for the homesters, but the extra points were not forthcoming. The second half was confined to the forwards, and Llwynypia, on the whole, had the advan- tage. Final score: G. T. P'ts. Llwy;nypia 1 0 5 I Mountain A-sh 0 1 3 BRISTOL v. LLWYNYPIA. f At Bristol before a good gate. The visitors arrived two short, but substitutes were found for them. Llwynypia had the better of the opening play, but Bristol were the first to score, through Cook. The visitors retaliated, and, following a race for posses- sion, Pinkham scored an unconverted try. Following a drop at goal by Nott from a penalty. Cook rushed up, and obtained Bris- tol's second try, which was converted, and the home side led at the interval by eight points to three. In the second half the game was even for some time, and then G. Spoors obtained a try for Bristol, after a good spurt by his brother Jack. The visitors put in one or two good rushes, and there were some smart runs by ¡ Thomas and Llewellyn. While .ulwynypia were attacking. Cook got away in his own 25 and ran three-part? th<i length of the field, beating A. Thomas and the visiting full- back. Neither try was converted, and the result of an interesting game was:— Final score: G. T. P'ts. I Eristol 1 3 14 Llwynypi-a 0 13 BLAENAVON V. TALYWAIN. I G. T. P'ts. I Blaenavon .—. 0 1 3 T-lyw,tin 0 1 3 At Blaenavon. Raic had fallen heavily throughout the morning and the field, as a result, was not in a playing state. Blaen- a.von started with wind and gradient against them. Two tries wer. lost by Blaenavon by kicking too hard after the Talywain defence had been completely beaten. Talywain got on the attack, and Flynn easily beat the home defence and scored a splendid try, I which was Dot converted. Just after the re-start Blaenavon scored through Cornfield. Blaenavon still pressed, but attempted open play when the conditions were all against tha.t style. PONTYPOOL RESERVES Y. PONTY- POOL THURSDAYS. I Played at Pontypool. resulting in a win I for the R?S€TV€8 by two goals and six tries to nil. The Thursday team was weakened through having to play only thirteen men. Final score: G. 1..Pts. I Pontypool Reserves 2 6 27 Pontypool Thu. 0 0 0 MAESTEG V. HENLEY. I At Maest-eg. The homesters, who fielded a weak team, in the first half played against a high wind, but, notwitstanding this, had the better of the play. Henley often attacked, however, and Richards scored. In the second half Henley played vigorously, and Howells smartly dropped a goal. W. Thomas (2) and E. Evans scored for the home team, and the result was:- ,G. T. P'ts. -ga,esteg C 3 9 lienley .1 1 7 •Dropped goal. BRIDGEND HARLEQUINS V. TONDU RANGERS. G. T. p.t.. I Tondu Rangers 1 0 5 Bridgend 'Quins 0 13 The premier team being away at Llanelly this match at Bridgend attracted a large "gate." Both teams were well represented, and a vigorous game was witnessed, there being very little to chooise between the sides. In the first half Jenkin Hopkins, the Rangers captain, broke through cleverly, and A. Baker scored, Hopkins converting. After half-time Walter Hockins got over for the 'Quins, mainly through the efforts of Dai Griffiths. Pennell'e kick failed. MERTHYR Y. CARDIFF NORTHERN. This match was played on the Penydarren Park before a moderate crowd, and with the ground in a very muddy condition. Merthyr kicked off, and at once commenced pressing. After a bout of passing, the wing man, G. Williams, scored for Merthyr, the kick for goal failing. Merthyr continue^ pressing. and from a long line-out the ball came to the three-quarters. Francis ran over with a try in the corner, which was not converted. Car- diff now attacked, and James was tackled near the line, but the Merthyr forwards rushed away. and John Walter scored. Merthyr forced a minor, and from the drop- out the Merthyr full-back ran away on his j own, and gave the ball to Jim Williams, who ran over with a good try. No goal r-.sulted. From a serum near the line G. Crot er, the inside half, ran over on his own. The goal! kick again failed, the ground rendering good kicking impossible. A few minutes later brought another try, no extra points being added. Half-time was then whistled with tb^ score: —Merthyr, six tries; Oardiff. nil. The second half opened with a fine bout of pass- ing, ending in a try by Jim Williams. Car- j diff were penalised for off-side play by their, half, and G. Crocker kicked a good goal for Merthyr. After a great deal of play in neutral territory, the Merthyr forwards broke away, ami Tom Lewia scored, G. Crocker goaling. The Merthyr team had things quite their own way. and finished up with the score of 29 points to nil. MR. PETER. CHARD'S FIFTEEN V. WHITCHURCH SECONDS. This charity match was played at Whit- church for the benefit of the widow of James Harwood. Final score: G. T. P'ts. Mr. P. Chard's Fiftoe,i 0 2 6 Whitchurch Seconds 0 0 0 WHrrCHURCH V. CANTON HARLE- QUINS. At Whitchurch. The visitors commenced operations, and smart play by Oram cna-bled them to gain a favourable position. Quick following up by Ernie Stephens gave that player a chance which he smartly utilised, a score being registered in a favourable position. Final score: G. T. Pts. Whibohut-ch. 0 2 6 Cant/on Harlequins 0 0 0 NEATH Y. BRITON FERRY. Played on t.he Gnoll Grounds. Neath. The game was well fought out, and very fast. Final score:—Neath, 3 tries; Briton Ferry, nil. The scorers were Jack Davies, Sand- ham, and Kowcl Jones. NEATH SECONDS V. NEATH JUNIORS. This match was played on the Gnall Grounds, the Neath Seconds winning by 3 tries to nil. OGMORE VALE V. BRYNCETHIN. BUEYING THE HATCHET. Alter a lapse of some seasons these two teams met at Ogmore Vale before a fairly large crowd. The homesters were not at full strength, and Tutchell, the Bryncethin half, was a notable absentee for the visitors. The game was strenuously fought by both sides, but was played in a very friendly spirit. Davies, the home custodian, and Bayliss, his vis-a-vis, with Tom Evans, Ogmore's left wing, were the outstanding players. ABERAVON THURSDAYS V. PORT TALBOT ST E EL WOE K 8. Played on the old Aberavon football field. After a keen and well-con tested game Willie Rees scored for the Thursdays, and Ben Rees converted, Finai score:—Aberavon Thurs- days, 1 goal; Port Talbot Steelworks, nil. LOCAL RUGBY RESULTS. EX-SCHOOLBOYS' TRIAL. Final score: G. T. Pts. Probiables 0 13 Possibles. 0 0 0 Final score: G. T. Pts. Hannah-street United 0 13 St. Michael's. 0 0 0 Bryant scored for. the winners. Final score: G. T. Pts. Granse. 0 2 6 Cardiff Baa-Baas 0 .2 6 raffer and Canterbury scored for the Baa- Baas, and Buck crossed twice for Grange. Mackintosh Juniors, 11 points; Ninians, nil. Grange town Juniors, 3 points; Mr. W. T. James's Fifteen, 3 points. Tilandaff Rovers, 17 points; Cat-hays 'Quins, nil. City Crusaders, 6 points; A Scratch Team, nil. Roath Juniors, nil; Ma.rshfield, nil. Marions, 14 points; City Excelsiors, nil. Llantwit Rovers, 7 points; Roath Park Old Boys, 3 points. Splott Juniors, 8 points; Adamsdown, nil. A Taff's Well Fifteen, 16 points; Whit- chnroh-road Juniors, nil. Neville's, nil; Dinas Powis Juniors, nil. ——————— ———————

GENERAL RUGBY RESULTS. I Edinburgh Institute, 15 points; West Hartle- pool, 6 points. Glasgow Academicals, 3 goals, 1 try; London Scottish, 1 goal, 1 try. I NORTHERN LEAGUE. Oldham, 10 points; Huddersfield, 0. Rochdale Hornets, 4 tries; Swinton, 1 goal, 1 try. Runcorn, 2 goals, 5 tries; St. Helens, nil. Warrington, 4 goals, 6 tries; Leigh, nil. Wakefield, 2 goals, 2 tries; Dewsbury, 2 goals. Wigan', 37 points; Batley, 5 points. Hunslet, 8 points; Halifax, 6 points. Broughton Rangers, 14 points; Salford, 10 points. Hull. 4 tries; York, nil. Kingston Rovers, 10 points; Keighley, 4 points. Brajdiord, .1 goal, 3 trice; Leeds, 1 goal, 2 tries.

LONDON WELSH CHRISTMAS TOUlto The teams for the matches on December 26 v. Llanelly, and December 28, v. Cardiff: will be selected from the following:—J. C. M. Dyke, J. S. Evans, H. T. Maddocks, G. Jones, H. W. Gabe, R. Rees, T. P. Lloyd, L. M. Dyke, C. F. Rowlands, W. ill. Morgan, R. G. Prichard, A. F. Harding, J. F. Williams (captain), J. C. Jenkins, J. A. Davies, H. V. Watkins, H. S. Coppock, R. Lloyd, E. G. Jen- kins, J. M. Bevan, W. E. Williams, A. E. Evans, amd F. H. Clay.

THE CZAR'S HEIR. I The Russian Imiperial children lead a healthful, outdoor life, for the most part at Tharskoe-Selo, always with a powerful guard of soldiers and secret police agents just beyoiu" their range of vision. It is a wonder (says "P.T.O.") that the poor little Grand Duke, who is the heir to the dignity of Czar, is not already overwhelmed by his title. He nearly three-and-a-half years old. He is Hetmon of All the Cossacks, chief of the Regiment of the Guard of Fin- land, colonel of the Fifty-first Regiment of Infantry of Zitovsk, of the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry of Eastern Siberia, and of the Corps of Oadets of Tashkend. captain of the Fouirth Battery of Horse Artillery of the Guard,and oommandant of the Military School at Moscow and of the Forty-fourth Regiment of Dragoons of Seversk. He is also a Cheva- lier of the Order of St. Andrew. Notwith- standing these dignities, it is said that his greatest joy in Jife is a gollywog dressed in bine amd red. for possession of whioh he occasionally fighita with his youngest sister, Tcniatt: TSB Amtttaeia, who ism years old.

I ASSOCIATION. 4 —— I ABERDARE V. LEICESTER NOMADS. Played at Aberdare. The home team started, but the visitors twice tested Brown- hill, who saved cleverly, and for a, time play was of an even character, until the Leicester forwards again grot going. Considering ths state of the ground, the game was very fast. The visitors played some fine football, but the keen defence of the homesters proved isound. Some fine work by the home halves took play to the other end, where Holland put in a centre which went a trifle wide. i However, they got away again, and Holland 1 put across, and Eooke, meeting it, sent to T. D. Jones, who banged the ball through. The centre kick was not of much advantage to the visitors, as the home men again got to their goal, and Roolce sent in a, fast shot, w.hieh the Leicester custodian just managed to get away. The home team were now having the better of the .argument, and Hol- land again centred well, and two of the home forwards who stood unmarked missed the ball, and a good chance went begging. Half-time score: Aberdare, 1 goal; Leicester, nil. Leicester re-started, and Rooke secured and sent up the field, but the ball went into touch before it got far. T. D. Jones then got possession and broke through, and when within* a yard of goal he was hustled, and his shot went behind. Play was again in favour of Aberdare, but the defence of the visitors was too sound to allow the home- sters to score. Holland, who was playing at his best, put in some delightful centres, but his colleagues were not in a P-Ositioll to score. Some smart work by the visitors enabled them to get away, a.nd a number of shots were sent in, but Brownhill eaved well. Aberdare again paid a visit to the Leicester goal, and Bowell got through single-ha.nded, and with only the custodian to beat he shct hard, but the keeper saved brilliamtly. The homesters got a corner, but the visitors II cleared, and for a time play waged in the centre, until T. D. Jones started a movement and gave to Rooke, who worked his way towards goal and passed to Bowell, who beat Darby. Aberdare now secured a number of corners, which were of no avail. Leicester had a turn at the home goal, but Lewis saved well, and transferred play to the other end, where Aberdare experienced hard lines. I Aberdare secured a penalty, and Rooke, who took the kick, struck the custodian, and the ball went behind. Final score: Goals. 1 Aberdare  2 ?icceter Nomads  0

I SOUTH WALES LEAGUE. I TREHARRIS V. EBBW VALE. This league fixture attracted a large crowd to the new athletic grounds, Treb arris. Owing to the recent ra,ills good football was out of the ques- tion. Treharris started minus Connors and Hawkins, and almost immediately the 'Valians goal was subjected to a fierce bom- bardment. For a length of time play con- tinued in the visitors' quarters, corner after corner falling to Treharris. At length Ebbw Vale succeeded in making some head-I way. -This proved, however, of short dura- I tion, for Hughes, by dint of clever individual effort completely turned the tables, and with I a timely transfer enabled Tagg Williams to notch the first goal. Ebbw Vale again I assumed the offensive, and Wright equalised with a fine shot. From the place kick the home men got away cleanly, and Steve Jones increased the lead. Half-time score: Tre- harris, 2 goals: Ebbw Vale, 1 goal. Upon the change of ends play again settled in the 'Valian territory, and but for the cleverness of their custodian the home lead would have have been much increased. For hands within the area a penalty was awarded against Ebbw Vale. Downes took the kick, the ball being sent over the cross- bar. Tagg notched the third, and Francis soon followed. From a scramble near the goal-mouth Wright gained the second goal for the visitors. Final score: Goals. I Treharria .J6. i 1 I;bb"" Vale ?.—.?. 2 I CWMPARC V. BUILTH WELLS. j I This holiday fixture proved a big attraction at Cwmparc, the visitors being the strongest organisation in Mid-Wales, and came with a big reputation. Cwmparc were without Nash and Jack and Dan Price, but played a new man in Gibson, of Pontypridd. W. J. Edwards scored first blood for Cwmparc. Exciting play followed, Hanley being prominent in 1defence for the Mid-Wales men. Twist, the Builth right wing, put in a stinging ishot, which Davies glanced into the net. Just before the interval Shelton put another goal home" for Builth, the interval arriving with the score three to two in favour of the visitors In the second half play was fast and exciting, and aroused considerable enthu- siasm, both sides showing clever footwork.1 W. Thomas put Builth two ahead. T. M. Evans was badly injured, and retired. Stone and Watkins equadised the scores, amid tre- mendous enthusiasm. The game was an excellent exhibition of Soccer, the feature being the magnificent defence by Hanley for the visitors. I Final score: Goals. Cwmparc 4 Builth Wells 4 PONTLOTTYN V. MR. I. BERNSTEIN'S TREDEGAR ELEVEN. Played on the New AthJetic Grounds, Pont- lottyn, the game being a very pleasant one. During the first half the visitors were con- spicuouis for smart play, and scored through Briniey Davies In the second ha.If the homesters showed glimpses of their old form, particularly Steve Phillips and Tom Davies, but these two were poorly supported. Brin- ley Davies a,gmån succeeded in scoring abril- lliant goal. ■Tinal score: Goals. TVedegar 2 Poctlottyn 0 BARGOED JUNIORS V. TREHARRIS JUNIORS. At Bargoed. In the first half the visitors had a good deal of the play, and scored four goals to nil. The ecorers were Rees Davies I (2),J. Jones (1), amd E. Cule (1). Having the wind in their favomr in the second haJJ Bar- goed did a little better, and managed to score, through T. Ball, in fine style. Tre- harris afterwa'rds added to their score through Pees Davies (2) and J. Jones (1). Final score: Goals. Treharris Juniors 7 B air goed Jumiom 1 BARRY DISTRICT V. BARRY LEAGUE. On a sodden ground, in a biting wind, and before a poor holiday gate, Barry District played a picked eleven of the Barry and District League on Christmas morning. The representatives of Cogan Old Boys and Barry Island were distinctly prom i- nent, and the team all round gave the senior eleven enough to go en with. The heavy ground effectively prevented any effort at combined play, and the kiok- and-rush style was-the more paying game. Barry were not in form, but they deserved to win by more than a goal to nil. The point was scored by Price, who beat Llewellin with a long shot. Mr. Merrett, of Cardiff, was the referee. BARRY VILLA V. HOLTON UNITED (BARRY DOCK). A good crowd saw the Villa beat their old rivals on the Barry Recreation Ground on Christmas morning by two goals to nil. Price and Burt scored, the match being played in connection with the Barry League. DOWLAIS V. BEDLINOG. These teams met in a friendly encounter before a large crowd on the Penywern Field, Dowlais. The superiority of the home team 'I was asserted all through, the final score being:—Dowlais, 5 goals; Bedlinog, 1 goal. LOCAL ASSOCIATION RESULTS. I Final score: Goals. A Grange Eleven 7 Gra-nge A.F.C. 2 Roath Park Excelsiors, 3; Llaeiishen Juniors, 0. Canton, 11; Cilfynydd Rovers, 1. Heafch Harlequins, 1; Allensbanks, 1. Cathedral Juniors, 2; Stow Hill Juniors, 1. Marl Albion, 4; Clarence Juniors, 2. 0.

I GENERAL ASSOCIATION RESULTS. ENGLISH LEAGUE. I DIVISION I. I Woolwich Arsenal, 2; Newcastle United, 2. Aston Villa, 4; Notts Forest, 0. I Sheffield United, 0; Middlesbrough, 0. Preston North End. 2; Bolton Wanderers, 0. Birmingham, 2; Manchester City, 1. Notts County, 2; Everton, 1. I Sunderland, 3; Bristol City, 3. Manchester United, 2 goals; Bury, 1 goal. DIVISION II. Leicester Fosse. 4; Oldham, 1. Gtoosop, 2; Clapton, 1. I Albion, 4; Chesterfield, 0. Burnley, 2; Blackpool, 1. Wolverhampton Wanderers, 1; Gains- borough Trinity, 0. Hull City, 5; Lincoln City, 3. Stockport County. 2; Leeds City, 1. Derby County, 4; Grimsby, 0. SCOTTISH LEAGUE. Third Lanark, 1; Dundee, 1. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Reading, 4; Brighton and Hovet 1. Portsmouth. 3; Leyton, 0. Queen's Park Rangers, 0; Plymouth Argyll, 0. New Brompton, 2; West Ham United, 1. Southampton, 2; Swindon Town, 0. Tottenham Hotspur, 2; Northampton, 0. Crystal Palace, 1; Norwich City, 0. Bristol Rovers, 2; Bradford Park Avenue, 1. Luton, 1; Watford, 1. Milwall, 2; Brentford, 1. GENERAL RESULTS. London Caledonians, 1; West Hartlepool, 0. Chelsea Pensioners, 4; Liverpool, 1. Glasgow Rangers, 1; Fulham, 0. Blackburn Rovers. 4: Celtic. 0. Bradford City, 2 goals; Barns ley, nil.

THE I R THE SOLD EVERYWHERE AT CIGAR TWOPENCE 7 ?p t/? Urn M for R See that each Cigar bears the name on the registered Str Band. NORTHERN RUGBY UNION INTERNATIONAL MATCH, NEW ZEALAND V. WALES, At the ATHLETIC GROUNDS, ABERDARE, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1908. Kick-off at 2.30 p.m. prompt: Admission: Stand. 36. Inside Ropes, 2s. 6d.; Enclosure, 2s.; Field, Is. Reserved ticket? may be had of Mr. J. D. HUGHES, Boot Hotel, Aberdare. e47Cl BARBARIANS V. C-,tlil)IFF.-Cardiff Arms Park, Thursday, December 26th, 1907. Kick-off. 2.45. e4249 LArANDtAFF NORTH V. ST. GABRIEL'S (SWANSEA), on Boxing Day. at I.landaCT North Football Ground. Kick-cff. 11.0 a.m. Admitoion 3d., Boys 2d. e4950z26 LLAXHARAN R.F.O. wajit Fixtures—Dec. 28 (Away), .Tan. 4 and Jan. 25 (Home;.—Apply to J. Shdlaoo.,r. 27, Bridgend-road, Llajvharan. e471S

Indian National Congress GALA PREPARATIONS AT SURAT Surat is en fete on the occasion of the opening of the Indian National Cong-rets at noon to-day .(Thursday). The streets are gaily decorated with bunt- ing, and scrolls bearing appropriate mottoes are to be seen everywhere. Numerous triumphal arches have been erected. The approaches to the raiiway station arc thronged by crowds, who cheer the delegates a03 they arrive. The Congress will meet in a specially erected pavilion in the grounds known as the French garden, situated on the banks of the River Tapti. A hundred marquees have been provided for the accommodation of tbe delegates, who will, it i., expected, number 1,500. The goene in the vicinity of the camp is most animated, a miscellaneous stream of automobiles, bullock oars, and sight- seers continually passing and re-pa-sring.- Reuter.

FOOTBALL IN FRANCE A football match was played on the Colombes ground in Paris on Christmas Day between a Paris team chosen by the Union des Societes r rancaises de Sports Athletiques and a London team selected by the Football Association. The weather was cold, but fine, with a fairly strong east wind blowing, and the attendance was large. The kick-off took place at 2.30 precisely. In the first five minutes the Englishmen got the ball into the net. but a few moments later the Frenchmen also scored. The latter then made several plucky and desperate attempts to break through the visitors' defence, but the skill of their opponents proved too much for them. In the first half the French forward Morel was injured in the leg, and had to leave the field, being re-placed by Touillet. On the resumption, after half-time, it could be seen that the strenuous efforts of the home team had told upon them. The Englishmen were able to keep the ball in their opponents' end of the ground, and scored three more goals in rapid succession. Towards the close of the match, however, the Paris eleven pulled themselves together, and several times threatened their oppo- nents' goal. They fought gallantly through- out, and at the end pushed their adversaries very close, but they were unable to improve their score, whereas the English team gained two more goals, and when the whistle was blown they stood victorious by six goals to one.-Reuter. The Rugby match between the Hythe-Folke- stone Club and the Stade Roebellais was played at La, Rochelle on Chrietmas Day, and resulted in a victory for the former by 29 points to tlir,-e.-ReuteT.

NEW ARMY SCHEME The distribution of Christmas prizes to the I members of the Royal Army Medical Corps (Volunteers) took place at the Forge School- room, Ebbw Vale. This corps is the brigade bearer company. Major J. W. I Davies, who is in command of the company. presided, and was supported by Lieutenant T. Donovan and Sergeant-major Masters. Major Davies, in presenting the prizes, said that on March 31 next year they would cease to exist as Volunteers, and would become part of the Territorial Forces. As far as tHe conditions were concerned there was little difference, and certainly nothing to be frightened of. He strongly advised them to accompany him and join the new Territorial forces. The new scheme made for greater efficiency. The strength of the present corps was 65, but under the new scheme it would be increased to 250. There was considerable scope for recruiting, and he hoped all exist- ing members would do their best to enroll smart young fellows. Sergeant-major Masters further explained the scheme, and he begged the men not to get frightened at the fine of £5 upon resigna- tion before completion of engagement. This penalty was only intended to apply to the waster who did not do his duty. Major Masters reported that £37 had been collected in cas-h and total of 157. This gives a considerable increase upon I last year.

ECCLESIASTICAL NEWS j The Rev. John Lloyd, for upwards of eighteen years curate of Rhulen, Gllaecwm, and Colva (Radnorshire), has been presented by his parishioners with an illuminated address and a silver tea eervice. The presenta- tion was made at Glascwm, on behalf of the donors, by Mies Violet Bevan Vaughan, and took place on the occasion of the rev. gentle- man leaving the district to take up the living of Llandeloy (Pembrokeshire). He will be sue- ceeded in the curacy of Glascwm by the Rev. Maurice Atterbury Thomas.

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IRISH VICEROY'S STAFF I The following appointments have been made to the staff of the Lord-lieutenant of IrelandLord Pirric to be Comptroller, in succession to Lord Poworscourt. resigned; My. G. M. Hamilton, lately an officer of the Rank of England, to be Assistant Vice-cham- berlain; and Lieutenant R. A. M. Keith to be an extra A.D.C. I

RAILWAY LANDSLIP I The tremendously heavy rains of the last I fortnight have caused a. landslip on the North Eastern. Railway at Kirkby Stephen, and a great ga-ng of men were working on Christmas Day removing the obstruction. j