Evening Express

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS GILCHRIST, Ynysddu. has the making of a fine full-back. TANTO THOMAS. Ynysddn, has the making of a fine player. BULLOCK, New Tredegar, shot two fine goals at Brithdir last Saturday. HARRY JONES (Deri) also showed, he can play Rugger as well as Soooer. TASWELL (Deri; played a great game at full haok against Mertb-yp Second*. HILL (Treharris) can play a good game. is a clever dribbler, and a sure fehot. HUGH KIRKHAM also did likewise, but after ward; received a nasty injury. LEN FRASER, Abercynom, played one of Ms odd-time brilliant games agn.imat Blain/a. ¡ MOORE, the scintillating O-vm forward, has been promised a trial by Bristol City. JIM oNES and AROHIE FORD (RhymniØy Seconds) shone well against Aberbargoed. HEARSEY Troedyrhiw, made matters very warm for the Atx-raman defence last Sat- urday. JOHNXY THOMAS and RAXDAL DA VIES. both of Cardiff, have decided to turn out j for Penarth. What a good catoh! HOWELLS, the Penarth custodian, who im- proves in every match, seldom fails to find touch. FOfLKS IN MERTHYR are quietly confident, although their fixture in the "eemi" with Treharris is a stiff one. Af-k "Collins"! BRYANT, the Penarth right wing, did not allow Baker, the L-zterniational, to pass him on a single occasion on Saturday last. HTJBE HARDING, the old Oanton-cum-Oardiff- oum-Leicester player, assisted ilon-tiottyn to defeat Bargoed. J. HODGINSON, Penarth Wednesdays. was in great form last Wednesday, scoring the only two goals against the Post-office. HUTCHINSON turned out as full-back for Ponjtypri-dd lafc-t Saturday, and judging by his exhibition, the looal committee may do worse than retain him. in that position. D. A. GRIFFITHS and J. WILLIAMS, of Hopkinstown, are regarded as !t the finest pair of players in the Rhondda Junior League. GRIFF. NICHOLAS, the well-known cyclist, is the trainer of the Hopkinstown team, in the coaching- of which he spares neither time nor labour. RANDALL OWEN, Pontlottyn's veteran goal- keeper, has signed on for Pontlottyn Juniors. This makes their defeioe the bestI of any third division team in the league. TOM JONES, captain of Pontloittyn Juniors, is the fastest man in the team. He is a clean and clever player, and can put iD. a hot ?hot. DUGft Y" D. VIES. of the Pontypool Be- i •erves, was in fine form against Aberearn last Saturday, and was the best centre play ;ng. He scored his try very cleverly. HOPKINS, who has lately joined the Cwm ranks, will be more hetird of in the near future. His grÐ:.&t forte is ftndimg the net of his opponents. The keenest diaapp ointment prevailed at Abertillery when it beaame known that J. BLAKLMORtE had not been saLeoted to play for Wales against Scotland. ARTHUR ROBERTS is top scorer for Caer- philly up to date. He is a most versatile player, and is a source of danger to oppo- nents when at close quarters. GEORGE REDBICX sustained a painful injury to his eye in the Caerphilly v. Rhymney match, and will be missed as custodian in the Glamorgan League matches. BOB CON N Y BRARE, Caerphilly, is a fearless and hard-working forward. He has youth on his side and physique of the right stamp. UEERTHYR SUPPORTERS hope that Davies will soon recover from his injorv snstained at SwanEca. His absence from the team will be felt. rED HILLIBR (Blaina) is a clever young three-quarter. On his present form he is Bla.ioa's most useful back. He and Jim Williams are very useful players. J. E. MATTHEWS, of Blaenillechau Stars, baa shown excellent form lately, and is con- sider wl by many as one of the best for- wards in the Junior League. ELLfS JONES, Blaina's outside half, twisted his ankle in the Blaenavon match. He is a useful man. and it is to be hoped that he will noi be kept out of the field very Ion g. BEES THOMAS, Blaenlleehau, haSl now re- turned after a long absence, and it it) hoped will Boon show his old form. His presence will greatly strengthen the three- quarte:- line. MERTHYR TOWN'S two fixtures (to-day and next Saturday) are with South Wales cmp semi-finalists. This should give some clue as to the ultimate destination of the eup this season. HARRY MILLICIIAMP, Penarth Wednesdays, excited the enthusiasm of the spectators who witirt-B-sed the match last Wednesday against the Poet-office by his brilliant dis- play. MR. H. E. HURLEY, the new secretary of the Glamorgan Anglers' Club, is the most enthusiastic worker in tlhe organisation. Already this year he has himself intro- duced over 60 new member?. RANDAL DA VIES and JOHX-Y THOMAS, playing for Penarth against Newport last Saturday, quite outplayed Archie Thomas and Walter Martin, who were badly beaten both in skill and tactics. A PROMISING WING is Ernie Rosser, of the Pointy pool Reserves. Although he hae not beer: playing football very long, he hae a frne, conception of the game, and his attack and defence are both dound. 'ALF. LEGG, an old Hopkinstown three- quarter, has met with a grievous accident. Whilst playing against Diums he cut bis knee, with, the result that he has been idle for about six weeke. His comrades at Hopkinstown do not forget his services, and have agreed to get up a match for his boneat, ooxt. SATURDAY. WILLIAMS, Treharris' custodian, gave an excellent disnir.y against Troedrhiwfuwch. HENRY JENKINS, who turned out for Hop- kinstown last Saturday again-st the ex- Sohoolboys, outclassed. his man easily. DAI GRIFFITHS, the well-known Aber- gaveny forward and Welsh sprinter, last week entered the bonds of matrimony. BLAINA RUGBY CLUB is not the club of yore. There is now difficulty in getting the players to turn out. Several of the old 'ung seem very reluctant. However, young blood is being introduced. ALF EVANS, the Blaina captain, has not been playing lately. Rumours are abroad that he nas given up the game, but it is hoped this is not so. He was a brilliant young player, as well as a good captain. EBB THOMAS, the Blaina custodian, is still in fine form. His consistency is remark- able, and he uses great judgment a,nd kicks with either leg. Ebb deserves recog- nition for the county at least. M. E. THOMAS, the Pontypridd half-back, has now resumed playing, and his return is particularly weioomo to Ponty- priddiane, for he always succeeds in giving an interesting exhibition. WILLIE TREW, the popular and able cap- tain of the Swansea team, will before the season is out probably bring a full Swan- sea team to Aberavon to recompense the club for the loss sustained earlier in the season, when the fixture had to be trans- ferred to Swansea through the bad con- dition of the Aberavon ground. WILL JAMES, of African fame, was one of the most conspicuous forwards on the graund in the Aberavon v. Swansea match last Saturday, and on several occasions went through his opponents like a Spring- bok. On one occasion he ran right from half-way,, and a slip only prevented him from scoring. BLAENAVON possess a strong pack, which has been greatly strengthened by the, advent of Dibble. They are decidedly smart at half, particularly at the outside position, where Protheroe does excellently. They ha-ve a useful third line, and at full-back are bemig capitally served by Bert Penn, the old Cwmbran custodian, who appears to be playing as well as ever. What about Giles? It is rumoured that Mardy are likely to lose the services of this splendid forward, and all became of the lack of a little enterprise on the part of the committee. He has been off the field now for over five weeks, and nothing has been done to got his knee examined by a specialist. J. C. M. DYKE and E. GOODMAN, formerly of Pemarth, are "going great guns" in the Coventry team. Dyke's kicking is marked by sound judgment, and his resourceful- ness is unbounded; whilst Goodman is showing any amount of dash, and was largely responsible for a score last Satur- day against Gloucester. Another Welshman (A. Thomas, of Llandilo) also assisted Coventry at half last Saturday. PERCY BUSH and GWYN NICHOLLS were convinced of the genuineness of the for- mer's dropped goal at Llanelly last Satur- day. A Cardiff forward, who had been fol- lowing up and was the nearest player V. the goal posts at the time, is prepared to stake the whole of his real and per son a estate that the ball went over the bar by very little lees than a yard. W. H. GUNSTONE played admirably fy Panarth against Newport laat Saturday and had a fciig hand iin the victory. At tin same (time he should remember that ii doesn't sound nice to shout instructions tc his men so that his voice can be heard by every spectator on the ground. Intelligent players should know most of those instruc- tions without being told, and if they do ruire it then a lecture on tactics on tf4"1. night would be much better.

WHO HAS NOT BEEN CAPPED STIdE 1904.1 BEDDOE THOMAS, Newport. I To-day's is not the first appearance of I Beddoe Thomas in international kit, as he was capp-ed in 1904 and played two games for his country. He commenced his football I career with the Upper Cwmbran Juniors, and 'left that team to play for Pontnewydd in I 1897. He was with them when they won the I [Photo Taylor and Co. I Monmouthshire League silver medals in the season 1897-8. and also in the following season. 1899-1900, bu,t returned to Pontnewydd in 1905,and captained the team. He only played a few matches, however, before once more throwing in his. lot with the Usksiders, and he has been playing for them regularly ever since. He is about 30 years of age, 5ft. 8in, in height, and weighs 12st. lOib.

WELSH RESERVE FORWARD I REES THOMAS. I Lees Thomas, one of the reserve forwards for Wales in the Scotch match, has been playing for Pontypool for about six seasons, during which time he has always been noted as a sound serimmager and a briLliant player in the loose. He first came into prominence when playing for Pontymcile United, a smart junior team, which used to [Photo Taylor and Co. I be the feeder of the Pontypool Club. He has played in every county match, with one or two exceptions, since the formation of the county club, and also played for the Mon- mouthshire League when Pcctypool were in I the competition. On one previous occasion- in 1934—he was selected Welsh reserve, but fadled to get into the team. It is almost certain that when he does get his chance he will not easily be deposed. Rees tips the beam at 12st. 101b., is Sft. llin. high, and is only about 24 years of age. I I

SCOTTISH NEW CAPS I I A. W. ANGUS, who comes into the three- quarter line, is one of the Watsonian 1 brigade, who was seen in South Wales during Christmas week. Angus has been chosen on sheer merit, and a. great deal is expected of A. W. ANGUS. I him. He is aound in defence and brilliant in attack, and during the past geason he has scored more tries than parhaps any other three-quarter in Scotland. He is Sft. 7m-, and weighs 12st. 31b. He has always been asso- ciated with the great Edinburgh club, having been educated at Watson's College. J. M. TENNANT, who comes in for the first I time in the Scottish team, will be largely responsible for the work at the base of the scrum. He is a "heady" player, and during t the season he has had a great deal of practice behind beaten forwards. His club, the West of Scotland, of which he is captain this ye^r. has a very sorry record and it has been largely through Tennant's versatility that they have done anything. He is an all-round J. M. TENNANT. FTed, 1-d, I [Photo Fred, Leeds. man, and might make as fine a three-quarter as he does a half-back. He is perhaps the be,t man behind the Scottish scrum. He belongs tQ a very rich GIas?cw family, of ? whom Sir Charles Tenjia?t, the ?reat mil- lionaire, was a connection. He is 5rt. 5in., I and weighs lOst. 31b.

I International Pars. I WILLIE TREW, who again captains the Welsh side, is well respected in Scotland, and is looked upon as easily the most dan- gerous player on the side. DICK JONES will be making his first appear- ance on a Scotch ground to-day. He has, however, previously played against Scotch sides. It seemed unlikely that he would play on this occasion. However, Willie Trew and others urged him so earnestly, and with the prospect of Mrs. Jones brightening, he consented. So that, at any rate, the country are under adebt of grati- tude to the famous all white. Interest was centred in the appearance of MELVILLE BAKER outside the Welsh cap- tain. All were confident that lie would do well, although there was a great deal of dissent in Swansea that he had taken Phil Hopkins's place, whilst J. P. Jones has been kept in the side. But club considerations must for the time be placed aside. IVOR MORGAN, the only Swansea forward in the side, is just the forward for a Scowh-Welsh game. Possessed of splendid speed, grit, and daah, he was expected, at least to do well. NO reference is required to OWEN, whom everybody knows. His play is really as good to-day as at any time in his career. His combination with Dick Jones has once more helped to place Swansea at the top of the tree. JIM WEBB, the Abertillery international, gave another proof of his sportsmanship last Saturday. He did not intend to turn out against Merthyr in view of to-day's Scotch match, but as his team was so short he played—and played splendidly—although the ground was in a very dangerous state. JACK BANCROFT, who is just now playing in remarkable style, was expected to be one of the successes of the Welsh team. His recent performance against Hanelly should linger long in the memories of all who saw it. His kicking was positively mag- nificent and won his side the game. His play in the English match was also of a very high order, and his debut was, per- haps, the most satisfactory of any player- for many years. CONGRATULATIONS to Rees Thomas, Ponty- pool, upon coming so near to the coveted cap. AVaJcs might have been better off had he been selected in the first eight. PHYSIQUE OF THE WELSH TEAM. Height. Weight. Age. ft. in. st. lb. J. Bancroft (Swansea) 29 5 8 11 3 J. L. Williams (Cardiff).. 26 5 8 £ 1«. 0 W. Trew (Swansea) 28 5 8 10 10 J. P. Jones (Newport) 23 6 0 12 10 A. M. Baker (Newport). R. M. Owen (Swansea) 33 5 3 9 3 Dick Jones (Swansea) 30 5 9 11 5 Geo. Travers (Pill H.) 30 6 0 12 10 Tom Evans (LlaneHy) 28 5 11 14 0 J. Webb (Abertillery) 24 5 11 13 8 P. Waller (Newport) 20 5 10 12 10 Ivor Morgan (Swansea). 24 5 10 14 0 R. Thomas (M'tain Ash) 26 5101 13 5 J. Watts (Llanelly) 32 5 8J 12 4 E. Thomas (Newport) 30 5 10 13 0 PHYSIQUE OF THE SCOTTISH TEAM Height. Weight, ft. in. st. lb. D. G. Schuilze 5 10 11 0 H. Martin 5 9 10 8 C. M. Gilray 5 8 10 10 A. W. Angus 5 7 12 3 J. T. Simson 5 8. 13 0 G. Cunningham 5 8 11 0 J. M. Irenniant 5 5 10 3 J. M. B. iscott 5 10 13 0 W. E. Kyle 6 0. 13 4 G. M. Frew 6 0 14 0 G. C. Gowlla.nd 5 11 13 7 J. C. MacCaillum 6 0 13 2 J. M. Mackenzie 5 11 13 0 A. Ross. 5 10 14 4 J. S. Wilson 6 0 12 0 Welsh Honours Up to Date. Tl. Jack Bancroft: E and S 1909 2 W. J. Trew: E, S, and I 1900, E and S. 1901, S 1903, 1905, and 1906, E and S 1907, E, S, I, F. and A 1908. E and S 1909 17 J. L. Williams: S.A. 1906, E, 8, and I 1907 and 1908, A 1908, E and 8 1909 11 J. P. Jones: A 1908, E and S 1909 3 A. M. Baker: S 1909 1 R. M. Owen: I 1901. E, S, and I 1902, 1903, 1904, and 1905, N.Z.1905, E. S. I, and 6.A. 1906, E and S 1907, I, F, and A 1908, E and S 1909 26 Dick Jones: I 1901. E 1902, E, B, and 11904, E 1905, I, F, and A 1908, E and S 1909. 11 George Travers: E, S. and I 1903 and 1905, N.Z. 1905, E, S, I, and S.A. 1506, E, S, and 1 19C7, E, S, I, F, d 1908. F, and S 1909 .I. 21 J. Watts: E. S, and I 19N, E., S, 1, F, and A 1908, 8 1909 9 J. Webb: S 1907, E, S, I, F, and A 1908, E and S 1909 g Tom Evans: I 1906, E, S. and I 1907, A1908, E and S 1909 7 R. Thomas: 6.A. 1906 I and F 1908, 8 1909.. 4 P. D. Waller: A 19N: E and 6 1909  3 Ivor Morgan: A 19C8, E and B 1909 3 E. Thomas: S and I 1904, 8 1909 3 Scottish 1907 Honours List Wales..Ireland. England. isch-ulze 1 1 1 Martin 1 1 1 *Gilray 0 0 0 Angus 0 0 0 Simson 0. 0 0 Cunningham 1 1 l Tennant 0 0 0 C0tt 1 1 1 *Kyle 0 0. 0 Frew 1 1 1 Gowlland 1 0 1 .WacCultum 1 1 1 Mackenzie. 0 1 1 0 0 0 Wilson 0 I. 1 Played in 1906 internationals.

I PAST RECORDS I Scotland won 13. Wales 10. Drawn 1. 1883—Edinburgh. Scotland won by 3 goals to 1 goal. I 1884—Newport. Scotland won by 1 goal, 1 try to nil. Drawn, neither side scored. 1886—Cardiff. Scotland won by 2 goals l'try to nil. 1887—Edinburgh. Scotland won by 4 goals, 8 tries to nil. 1888—Newport. Wales won by 1 try to nil. 1889—Edinburgh. Scotland won by 2 tries to nil. 1890—Cardiff. Scotland won by 1 goal. 2 tries to 1 try. 1891—Edinburgh. Scotland won by 3 goals, 6 tries to nil. 1892-Swa,nses. Scotland won by 1 goal, 1 try to 1 try. 1893—(Edinburgh. Wales won by 1 goal. 3 tries to nil. lewI>Ort. Wales won by 1 goal, 1 try to nil. 1895—Edinburgh. Scotland won by 1 converted goal to 1 dropped goal. 1896-4-lardiff. Wales won by 2 tries to nil. 1897—No match owing to dispute. 1898-80 match owing to dispute. 1899—Edinburgh. Scotland won by 3 goals (2 dropped and 1 from ma.rk) 3 tries to 2 goals. 1909—Swansea. Wales won by 4 tries to 1 try. 1901—Edinburgh. Scotland won by 3 goals, 1 try to 1 goal, 1 try. 1902—Cardiff. Wales won by 1 goal, 3 tries to 1 goal. 1903—Edinburgh. Scotland won by 1 penalty goal, l try to nil. 1904—Swansea. Wales won by 4 goals (1 penalty), 1 try to 1 try. 1905-Edinhu.rgh. Wales won by 2 tries to 1 try. 1905—Cardiff. Wales won by 3 triee to 1 penalty goal. 1907—Edinburgh. &ot18ind won by 2 tries to 1 penalty goal. 1906—Swansea. Wales won by 2 tries to 1 goal.

NEATH'S RECORD To the Editor of the "Evening Express." Sir,-The Neath Club's record without counting the Ystalyfera and the New South Wales v. Neath and Aberavon matches is: Played, 19; won, 15; lost, 13; drawn, l-up to Saturday last. Your record is not correct. Your points for and against are also not correct.—I am. Ac.. February 4. OLD FORWARD.

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STOP PRESS -—) « — Latest Telegrams. r S.tr-y "POT*. r-t A asm afford nil. n i!. \t .it 't,d..) 1)" l):fl,tl,l\Yi. nil. ,;O'! U: l'i Ll :J; lit-n;v, 3pts. :h:¡']J:I, Mpts; Birkcuhta.1 Park, 6pt, C.lcg(Y t'pi-i London IrUh, 3pts. nil. 5till !1c"tiT. 48t-» I. :Nil, 13pt.S. 5 tr ia! MorrKton, 3 ;rnaJ; A!o!<»n. 5 gouIs; Swansea Villa. .ivri l'cutrf, o soul*: ?it.g-wo?d.Bristol?, Cgo?l. Hoc-key.—IV,uu-th (I., 2; Cardiff 11. 2. Jjlangennech, 0 points; Halfway, 5 points. b,nc, i pandy Y.M.C.A., 1 goal, 9 P t'sih ..Geuutjr 16 p'tst Abev. ilanstltou, iO £ ts.i Black Watch, iiil ( < I w, i I

COUNTY SCHOOLT EASTERN SCHOOL I Thia match resulted in an easy twiin for the County iSohool by four tries, the scorexs being W. Scrum (2), 1.ee. and Owen. Final:- County School, 4 tries (12 points); Eastern School, nil. Final isocore:-Port Talbot Central School, 1 goal, 1 try (8 points); Aberavon National School, 1 try (3 poinite) Final score:—Aberavon Mountain School, 5 tries (15 points); Aberavon Sandflelds School, nil.

Aberdare School Matches I The following matches were to-day playied I under the auspices of the Aberdare School- I boys' League :— Blaengwawr, 3; Ynyslwyd, 0. I Town National. 13; Aberaman Council, 0. Cw in bach Council. 1; Cwmbach National. 0. 1

A PRESENT FOR SCHOOL PLAYERS I We are able to announce tha-t the Car-diff Football Cluib has decided to present each of the boys who play under the auspices of the Cardiff Schools League with a copy of the "History of the Cardiff Footba.11 Club." Similar generosity is to be shown the players iu the Old Boys' league. The gift should be a powerful stimulus to the youngster8 to train on for senior Rugger.

BREAM V. ABERCARN ABANDONED I Bream v. Abefca.m.—The latter were una.Me J to visit Rream to-day owing to laok of funds. J EBBW VALE V SALFORD I Ebbw VaJe v. Stafford—in is matcn, which 1 was abandoned a fortnight ago, owing to { th? frost, will be played at Ebbw .Va?e on I ."Hondair next.

SCOTCH THOUGHTS AND THINGS. I L PLEASANT MEMORIES By PERCY F. BUSH. I By PERC Y F. BUSH. 1 Thoughts of the great struggle at Inver- leith this afternoon inevitably force upon the mind recollections of Titanic battles of the past between the sons of Scotland and of Wales. Many and fearful are the tales which have been told me, with many kindly expressions of tender solicitude for my welfare in Edinburgh this very day by my friends who have "been through! it. Mr. Winky,^ for instance, gave me a few useful little hints on Monday or Tuesday. Let me see, now, Percy," said he; I believe you have never played in Scotland before. That is so, is it not?" This was quite a good speech, and a beautifully correct one, from our languid little lamed friend; so I admitted that he was right, and that I had never even seen the ground at Inv(?rielth before. never mind, quoth he, my comforter, "you will both see and feel it on Satur- day. The last time I played there I had quite, a pleasant time, and I expect you will get it about the same. When we had returned to Cardiff, and I had gone to my medical adviser about my injuries, he just looked at. my back, and remarked that lie had never seen anyone so horribly inutt*laitcd before!' And it happened quite simply, too, Percy," went on my chubby pal. "The Scotch forwards were sweeping down the ground with the ball at their feet, and I couldn't get away because everybody was looking. Just as they got to me the ball dapped and I caught it. 1 also caught three forwards at the same moment, and the other twelve players simultaneously put their gentle hoots into me. I jus<o managed to drag myself to the straw on the touohline, Iiiii,, a, dog with a brokcu back, and then 1 knew no more." I thanked him for the tale warmly, and then, just as I was escaping, lie. began again. "Mind the wind, Purse," he started—(this was rather an infringement on Dicky David's for you will find out that it bloivs from about twenty directions at once, a regular whirl- wind and, when you think you have judged the ball nicely, you will find that it drops about ten yards away from you." Holding the Scotch. Now, this was really helpful, for, of course, all that- it is necessary to do is to make up your mind where the ball is coming, and then step ten yards away; then you find the ball right in your hands, so I was really grateful for the advice. All the same, I was quite prepared, after Mr. Winby's warning, to find the spheroid remaining suspended in mid-air now and again this afternoon, and bobbing up and down like eggs on a stream of water at a shooting gallery. [And now, after putting this article together, I find that the wretched strain which I got Vt Llanelly is going to prevent me plucking all the nice fruit which Mr. "inky" had made my mouth water with. The long- suffering editor has, however, with his usual sympathy, allowed me to just add this note, instead of making me write a fresh article, and this notwithstand- ing that the other is in type.] For some reason or other this (that is, the last paragraph but one) made me think of a match at Inverleith some years ago, when Prince Gwyn was the Welsh skipper. Osiborne, of Mountain Ash, dis- tinguished himself that day by rather un- orthodox means. Before going on the held Skipper Gwyn had a few words to say, and, inter alia, he told the forwards; that they must "hold" the Scotch for- wards in the scrum—this meaning that the Welshmen were to push for all they were worth, so as to make the Scotch scrimmage too, and so give the Welsh backs a chance. Pussy's" Leek. To (rwyn's surprise he perceived, after i the first scrum had broken up, that three men were left struggling on the ground. Upon investigation the muddle i resoh-ed itself into quite a pretty pic- ture, with Osborne as the centrepiece lovingly clinging to two Scotch forwards, an arm around the neck of each. He was carrying-out his instructions to the letter, and v/as "holding" to the best of his abilty. Gwyn had another laughable experi- .0 1 11lig ence this trip, too. While strolling through the streets of :F.-dlllbrü' toon on the Saturday morning he was suddenly startled by receiving a tremendous thwack on the i-ide of the head from some heavy instrument. When he came round he found "Pussy" Jones bending over him with a- yard of what Gwyn thought was ecaffoldmg-pole in his hand. It turned out, however, that it was a leek which had brought "Pussy" tip to see the match. It was this leek which had nearly stopped Gwyn's heart from ever beating again. It nearly stopped "Pussy's" also, for he registered a solemil vow to Gwyn, then and there, that if Wales lost the match he would consume the whole of the succulent tree after the game. Luckily for "Pussv," Wales just "scrambled home," and so saved him from eating what would have taxed the gastronomic abilities of three! men and a boy. It is a remarkable thing, but "Pussy" Jones always seems to get the biggest leek in Christendom to bring him to foreign" matches, and the silly chump always manages to hit you on the head with it just before th game. I suppose he looks upon it as a sine I I i ng-bcittle. Most Cardiff people will remember the Wales-Scotland match at Cardiff 1901-2. Scotland had a grand side, the same side, in fact, as she had won the "Triple Crown" with the season before. There was half a gale of wind blowing down the ground from the river end, and the sun was rather strong. Mark Morrison, the Scotch captain, won the toss, and so as to make the game a bit interesting (so some say) gave Wales the wind. Gwyn Nicfcolls and his jovial jokers so much appreciated his kindness that they piled on a goal and three tries with the wind behind them. Then during the half- time interval someone slipped a stone over the mouth of the cave, and no more 1 wind came forth. A goal each, I believe it was, in the second half; and Wales thus won by 2 goals, 3 tries, to a puir wee goal. That Ni ght at the Royal. Poor old Teddy Lewis will not soon forsret that eventful night at the Royal in Edinburgh—to get back to Scotland for a moment—the night, I mean, when his friends insisted on drinking Edward's health. The idea was con- ceived of thus honouring the good little sport after he had retired for the night. Of course, Toddy had to respond, so a deputation waited upon him in his bed- room, and, after a somewhat interesting conversation, persuaded Teddy (by dint of superior numbers) to come down- stairs with them -or would they wait for him to don a. dressing-gown, and Teddy dislikes pviamas. However, he was finally planted on a table in the hall of the hotel, and in a few well-chosen, concise, and fiat,terillg remarks, he told his tormentors exactly how much he appreciated their kindness, and thanked them again and again. It was really j Toddy himself who got the best of the joke, for he took it in such good part, and seemed to enjoy it so mlich that if rather recoiled on the heads.of the per" petratots of it.. It is not easy to leave out the -lioxtoh with Scotland down at Swansea last sea- son. "Dark?y" ?ivright was at me  soon as I got the ball like a shot out ot a gun, and, as T had something for lunch which didn't quite agree, and which let" me for good a minute before we cam a on the field,^every time that "Darkey's head hit what would have been my waist- coat (first and second buttons) if I had been dressed for walking I felt as though I were in the Bay of Biscay. I refer to this match principally because of the abuse which has been heaped upon H. B. Winneld, Esq. (you will notice he 'has had a rise here), for alleged unfair* ness in throwing the ball into touch just at the end of the game. As a matter of fact, the ball was meant to reach me, fof I had shouted for it, atid H. B. W., Esq., had heard. it went into touch because he passed it badly, and tile referee wat wrong in penalising him. It seems quite strange to find a Scotet team without "Darkey" Sivright and K. G. M'Leod. I very much hope that they will not really retire, as they intend at present. Without any unkindness towards Kenneth M'Leod (whom I very much admire, but whose prowess certain critics have abused), I cannot help being dis- appointed at not seeing him drop a goal from his own line. I managed to just scrape one over from half-way last Satur- day at Llanelly (notwithstanding whispers to the contrary), and I remember reading in a moment of aberration that "Bun- jara" had stated in some paper or other that K. C. Mac. can drop goals from twice the distance that I can. A pretty fancy! And about as valuable as other opinions we Welshmen have expressed about us by our own and the English press.

CARDIFF SCHOOLS' LEAGUE I Association Matches I DIVISION A. I SPLOTT-ROAD V. MABLBOKOUUM-itUAU. I At Splott Park. For the liltst quarter 01 an hour Marlboroug-h-road held their own, but then Parker beat the backs and nettcd th,3 first point, this being followed before the interval by another trom Fletcher. The second halt' was simply a procession of j goals, no less than seven being added by Splott. The scorers were Parker (3), B. King (I. Fletcher, Kingseote, S. King, and Powell. Final ;score.-Slilott-road, nine; Marlborough- road. nil. i SKVE-RX-KOAD V. M 0 OII1 j AND-E O A D. At bplott Park. The Cantoniuns came witri a clean sheet as far as defeat was concerned, but auccumbed before Moorland-road, who played dashing football. At the interval the Moors lads were a goal to the bad, jviorris having scored for the visitors. In the second half play favoured Moorland-road, but they failed to score until Gould got through ,vit-K a beautiful shot. Severn made streunous efforts to regain the lead, but weak play by their backs again gave the homesters a chance, and Sutton found the net. Final •seore:—Moorland-road, two; Severn-road, one. GLADSTONE V. AIvBANY-EOAD. At ttoatn pgrk. The game was resting, and ail the scoring was done in tlllI initial half. Hewitt was frequently tested, and each time successfully manipulated. However, hie vis-a-vis was beaten three times by Yeomans, Allen, and Woodman. Kemp rendered a good account of him sell, and proved a stumbling-block for Clem Allen. The ground was favourable for pretty play, and the display of the victors j was a marked contrast to that of last Satur- day. Final score:—Gladstone, three; Albany- road, nil. STACEY-ROAD V. LANSDOWNE-ROAD. At Roath Park. Play seemed to oe or a 1 lethargic nature, maybe, own- to the teams' positions on the league ladder. J. Roberts had the credit of scoring all the goals, and possible opportunities of further points went a-begging. Final score;StaceY- I road, three; Lansdowne-road, nil. DIVISION B. n. Aletal-street v. Eleanor-street.—At jsoawi Park. Play -wati very scrappy at the start, I but it favoured Metal-street, who did most' but it favotirf,,d of the attaciiing, and in the initial half tney scored through James and Tinkling. On changing ends the visitors improved, but failed to make any impression on the -'•etal- street lads, who presented a good defence and kept their line intact.—Final score: — Metal-street, two; Eleanor-street, nil. Allensbank v. Penarth NatioTial.-At Roath Park. Coffin was early conspicuous, and -ad the credit of scoring flrrft, which proved the only point up to the interval. Subseouently the home boys were often seen attacking, Coffin got away on the left, and seeing but a remote chance of scoring himself, he centred beautifully. Phillips was near at hand, and from the latter's chest the ball glided into the goal-mouth. Final More: Allenshank, two; Penarth National, nil. Albany-road Seconds v. Stacey-road Seconds.-At Roath Park. Both sides were on an equality up to the interval. Balie-rhav- ing put through for St ace y and Hawkins for Albany. During the second half Albany were awarded a penalty, and emerged vie- torious through Hawkin turning it to good account. Final score:—Albany-road Seconds, two; Stacey-road, one. Gransje National v. Radnor-road Seconds.— At Grange. Had Buley only scored an addi- l tional goal his total for two successive matches would have reached double figures. I Still, be must rest content for having estab- i lished a record in the previous match, and I now gaining his side victory. The result was an equitable one and the game fairly inte- resting. Final scoreGrange National, one; Radnor-road Seconds, nil. 1

CARDIFF SCHOOLS' RUGBY I CRWYS-ROAD V. ADAMSDOWN. 'i'ms seoond division match tool, place at I Roa.tih Park. Crwys-road had the best of matters, although Adam&dowu put up a plucky fight. After a fl "Ie bit of paesing I^aiwrence scared the first try for Crwys. The same player, after a fine burst, scored a second try; whilst Baitten dropped a. splendid goal. For Adiamsdown the forwards iedl hard to score, but were poorly supported by tihie backs. Final<GrWys-road, 1 goal, 2 tries (10 points); Adamedown, nil. i TREDEGARVIfiLE V. ST. MONICA'S. I Tredeigiarville Jiad by far the best of this second division I-ea-gue game at. Roath Park. £ t. Moiniea's played very poor football, with t,he result that the Roa.th boys crossed their opponeIllt,¡;' line on eight occasions. Most of the score.3 w-e.re obtained by strong individual bursts. Tucker (2), Trosk (2). Hall (2), and White (2) were the scorers. Final: Tredegar- ville, 2 goala, 6 tries (28 points); St. Monica's, (ail. I COURTS V. 6T. PETER'S. I A large crowd witnessed this match at I the Sophia Gardens. Mr. D. L. Evans (Car- diff Football Club) officiated as referee. St. Peter's turned up short, and enlisted the services of Edwards, the city full-back. In the fist half play was even, but, changing over, Court-read were hot on the attack throughout. Hayes, after an -unsuccessful drop for goal, G. Holben kicked wildly into the open, and Miles fielding finely darted over with a try on the right wing The kick at goal failed. Harben played a great game for the Courts in the centre, his field- ing, passing, and dash being 130 excellent I that it is surprising: that he has not yet,1 obtained his city mi)-he is really fit for the Welsh team. Donovan was eueily the best boy on St. Peter's side, his defence being particularly fine. For many seasons past the Courts have won their matches ag?inat St. Peter's by the same score as to- day. Result:— Final eoore: G. T. Pts. I 1 Gourt-road 0 1 3 St. Peter'a Q Q A 1 Mr. T. 0. PRING (of Exeter). New President ot the English Rugby Union in place of Mir. Ora,ne, who resigned as a protest agfainet profeseioiialiSim.

Mr. E. COURTENMT-SCUDAMORE. Mr. E. C'ourtenay &cta$fiHB*ttfethe donor of J the silver cup for qffBBIgtittfm amongst l Thursday teams, is a WP uown !fi Rhymney and district. His father ?s?M) late Mr. T. E. S<yudamore. manas-ing' director! of the Ehymney Iron Company (Limited). His ancestors may be traced some hundreds of years back. Sir Philip Scudamore was one of Owain Glyndwr's principal generals, and led iliis lairmy on, Cardiff in 1409. Since Mr. g-cu-danioro came to Rhymney, some twenty years ago, he has identified himself with every movement beneficial to t,he town. He is an old sportsman, and has played football and cricket for some of the leading: teams in the country, a nd still takes considerable interest in eye-rything con- nected with sport.

Mr. OLIVEN WILLIAMS. Mr. Oliver Williams, the hon. treasurer of the Penartii Club, wore a radiant smile throughout and after the Newport-Penarth game. The best g-a-te of the season (so far) and a win for the eeasidera m,ade him one of the happiest of men. Mr. Williams's con- neotion with the Penarth Club dates back to about Jubilee (1887) year, and since that time he has followed the club through thick and thin. About ten years ago, when football matters looked black as regards the Penarth Club, which was then about ?125 in debt, Club, Williams took office, a?d ho M to be Mr. [Photo, Howe. I congratulated on the fact that the arrears were wiped out in a couple of seasons. This go-ahead gentleman v,ais the originator of the football and cricket carnivals which have j been held for the past three yea,rs at Penarth, of which both olubs have benefited greatly. He takes keen interest in all of what he usually terms "clean, healthy sport." He doee not confine himself to Rugger only, but is connected with other clubs of the So-ccer codc. At one time he waa one of the governing body of the South Wales Association Union, and he is also a vice-president of the Penarth Water Polo Olub, a position he has held for a number of years.

CARDIFF RESERVES V CANTON I WANDERERS Last season's Cardiff and District Union Cup wiuners, Canton Wanderers, played Car- diff Reserves on the Cardiff Arms Park this afternoon. The turf was in perfect condi- tion, when play started in the presence of about 1,000 spectators. TeaJiis: Ca,non W-a nderers: -Baok, W. Evans; three-quarter backs, T. Hyde, R. Poole, T. Salter, and A. Turner; half-backs, E. Hill and Hnbe Harding; forwarus, D. Caflaghan, G. Harding, W. Dean, A. jbaKer, C. Tustin, G. nniIlgS, G. W ooHacott, and G. Bucking- ham. Cardiff Reserves: Back, R. F. Williams; three-quarter backs, Edgar Thomas, T. Evans, W. A. Jones, and F. Woods; half. backs, C. Culverwell, and D. Furnish; for- wads, M. Yowlett, J. Daley, W .Oasey, E. Smith, C. Sc?nloa, J. Ward, J. Groves, and T. Buck. Referee, Mr. W. Leahy. "L The (Jantomans piayea sturaiiy, out wore kept inside their own half during the first quarter of an hour. Furnish almost broke through once, and F. Woods had a penalty in front of goal, but shot wide. Starting a dribble on their owon three-quarter line the Canton forwards were not stopped till the Cardiff 25 was reached, where W. A. ones got back and gathered the ball, but in attemping to run around several opponents he was pulled down. At the centre Culver- LnaiL set Furnish moving, a.nd the outside n a Tom Evans cut out a nice opening.  Jones ran well down and passed to ing, Edgar Thoma, who doubled the ???a,ck cleverly right on the tonch-line and !??xt wide out. Frank Wood converted with ????'and kick. After this the Wanderers ?Nttcked with vigour for some time, and ?tKer they had twice had had hard lines, TX Call?ghan took the ball splendidly in the line-out, and ran in a try almost before the Cardiflians were aware of what had hap- pened. W. Evans converted, and Drought the scores level. Again Cardiff attacked, but they were driven back, and, on the whole, there was very little in the play. Right up to the Cardiff line went the Wanderers, but Tom Evans annexed the baU and made a fine run to half-way, where a pass was missed and. a try lost. Half-time 600M-: G. T. Pta. I Canton Wanderers .L. 1 0 5 I CaJMia Ræerves 1 0 5 1 Playing more robustly in front, the Can- tonians had the beet of matters in the openr ing stages of the second half, and but for fine saving by Bobby Williams would have scored on one occasion. Either the Cardiff forwards were not exerting- themselvea or they were up against a very smart pack, for the Wanderers were doing remarkably well in front. For a Ion? time the play was quite featureless and deoidedly unsoientifio, whilst at any time the Can,tomans might have gained the lead. After being- on the defensive for a long while, Cardiff attacked, and Fur- nish made a clever opening:, but W. A. Jones's pass was missed by Tom Evans where there was a distinct chance. Canton returned to their opponents' end, whera Hube Harding kicked cleverly over his head and followed up. He booted the ball almost out of the grasp of Bobby Williams, and then, with no one in front of him, he pursued the oval over the line and eco-red a try that waa really well deserved. W. Evans made a poor attempt to oanvert. Just after Hub;r Harding, took a drop at goal, and the crowd behind the posts cheered as if the point had been sco-red. but it was not allowed by the referee, and certainly the ball did not seem to gN> between the posts. A minute later, however, Hardin.g d,id the trick with a very fine shot i from ia wide angle, and the extra four points ) 2 ut his side well beyond the likelihood of I defeat. Cardiff jjot in a finial attack. and I Tom Evans scored a good try, which Frank I Woods failed, to convert. I Final score: G. T. P'ta. I Canton Wanderers 2 1 12 Cardiff Reserv^g 1 1 8 IJ COMMENTS. I Cardiff Reserves deserved their defeat. They played badly all through. W. A. Jones suf- fered an injury at the sta.rt, which rendered him almost useless to his Bid-e, but there was no excuse for the forwards, who gave a. wretched exhibition. On their play to-day there was not one of them worth a place in the first team pack. In the home back division Tom Evans was the only one who did well. Furnish, Bobby William", Frank Wood, and Edgar Thomaa were all off colour. For Canton Wanderers Hube Harding was the outstanding figure, and really won the game for his isde. Their forwards were a hard and vigorous lot, and, were too good for the home pack.

BARRY & PENARTH SCHOOLS LEAGUE I GLADSTONE V. HOI/TON. I Of the games played in connection with the above league this morning greatest inte- rest was centred in the match between Gladstone and Holton, the former, after a splendid struggle, winning by two goals to one. For the victors Mordeoai and Marsh scored, and West put through for the losing side. OLIVE-ROAD V. IlIGH-STRBET. I This game went entirely in favour of I Clive-road. and the Islanders secured a meri- I torious win of five goals to nil. HANNAH-STREET V. CADOXTON. I Continuing to show consistent form. Han- I nah-street held the upper hand of Cadoxton. and won by two goals to nil, both points I being obtained from acrumbles under the I cross-bar. PENARTH V. ST. HELENS. I St. Helen's cannot find their feet at all, 1 and went under to Penarth by three goals I to nil after a somewhat uninteresting game, in which Wiggins, who scored the threo i points, was the most prominent lad. ) ROMILLY V. COUNTY GAME. Romilly failed to put in an appear acne, and the County School claimed the ponits.

Newport V Neath 1 There was only a small -attendance at NEØ port to witness tiht1 meeting of the Usksidera and Neath. The turf was in good condition. Newport had 'to put up with a makeshift team in consequence of several players being away ait tihe international in Scotland. Ghamlie Pritcihiard, hew ever, turned out agaiis for the firsit time after a iong absence diM to 3,11 injury to one of his knees Teams:- iiucK, .vv. J. Forwards; tituroo quarterns, Davies, G. Jones, A. Williamq, and G. D. Davies; half-baclos, "Shorn" Evans an.e J. Brennan; forwards, C. J. Eeas^oai (oapt. 1, W. Perry, Rev. A. E. C. Morgan, T. Thomas D. H. Davies, E. Rieed, T. C. Pullman, ami F. I I Davies. Newport: Back, W. J. Winfield; threo quairtora, R. C. S. PlumTn-er, F. W. Burt., W. Pr.ieet, and S. H. Williams; halves-, T. H. Vile iaind W. J. Margin; forwards, C. M Piritcfbard, Dr. Smytihie, J. E C. Parfitt, Jen- kins, H. Jiarcoani, A. E. Hockey, J. Adams, and H Uzzell Referee, Mr. E. Roberts, Llainelly. iiowiwi-i. uiu imi taiu aira.cKi»g in the ftr,;T, few mimuites, Chia.rlie Pritehard doing some erterlmtg work in the loose. Hockey made a. drop for goal, which went wide. Edwairdfi. <he mew full-back, did some useful kicking which relievrd the pressure on fois own 25. Btrenuian, itiha Neath omtside half, also relieved with a smart sprint. The\ visitors hiad a penalty aft. mid-field, and W. Winfield dropped the ball near the home line, and the referee ordered a dead ball. I twaS worked near the line, and eNwporfc touched down. A desperate struggle ensued. A. pretty round of passing was started by Martin, who sent the ball out to Bint and Plummer, who got into the Neath 25. "STion" Evans, the visitors' inside half, got away with a useful (run into the Newport half. There wafl iLotihing mudh to boast of on either Æde 8C flair. It had been prolific of free kicks, tJl referee being ultra scrupulous. Stanley Wil- liams got away along the touch-line, but when he threw towards to Martin Davies. the Neath left wing, cleverly intercepted- Pressure, however was kpt in th Nath half for a long tim. Th Neath backs made excel- lent use of their kickisg power with the result thait play was kept for a, time is the [Newport 25, wihere A. Williame, the Neath rigfhit centre, made a few determined rushed for tre home line. A change, however, came very quickly, amd Martin got away cleverly and made an excellent opesi.nig. He threw out and developed an attack on the 'eft wing. The ball got out of the hands of two men and got over t-he line. and Plummer daflhiing up scored a wide try, no goal eneu- in, e. I- Half-time score; G. T. P'ta. .Newport .I. 0 1 3 •Neath 0 0 0 The second half opened out just 3S strenuously as the- first had been. Neath had a penalty awarded fo'r obstruction by Vile. The ball was placed for Edwards, the Neath custodian, who., however, failed te cover the distance. The Neath forwards sol up a sharp attack. After a long spall in tha Newport 25 Man-tin got away, and, passing to Priest, the ball was sent out to Stanley Williams, who made a fine gallop along the touoh-line, but was grassed by T. Davied before he could set over. The game was stopped for a while through an injury to fthen Evans, and there ensued a hard, s-t'.ib- [ bom fight, with nothing much in it except the gruelling work of the forwards. A penalty kick near the Neath 25 was taken by Vile. who 9nt it wide of the posts. A kick by Martin was charged down, and the Neath forwa-rds carried the baJl to within a few yards of the Newport goal-line. A 1 desDerate struggle ensued, the Neath halfv b&cks being intent upon 8Co,rin. but Marti^ .1 ;P.t1 tli.. T1!TA"<mrf'. I Final eoore; G. T. Pts. Newport 0 1 3 Neath 0 0 0 COMMENTS. It was a very strenuous game, but tne Ik1etnn"'e:: of the J:;f1I?ela:m w l: some of the beet passing instincts. Neath were superior in the forward 'line. though the Newport forwards, notwithstanding the absence of Waller and Beddoe Thomas, did excellently in the loose. It was a treat to see C. Prifcehard out again, and his play was an inspiration to the team, but there was an absence of stylish three-quarter play- Honours so far as the fuLl-baoks were con- cerned lay with Edwards, the Neath cus- todian.

WHAT PERCY DID As many of Percy Bush's "friends" (!) are giving vent to their kindly opinions on that player's sporting action in standing down for the Scotch match to-day, it may intereet them to know that when Percy heard tho rumour on Wednesday afternoon that Diek Jones could not play he imme- diately telophoned to Mr. Walter Reee. and told him that if the committee eared to riak playing him in his injured condition ha would get a doctor to bandage him up and turn out in the match. He could, of course have said nothing about his injury and gone on the field just for the glory of it, knowing that he was likely to break down, but the Cardiff captain rightly decided that it was not fair to team. Vile, or himself to take this course, and so he did the only possible way open to him, as a sportsman, and stood down.

ENGLAND V IRELAND The Sportsman" representative waS officially informed at Richmond this after- noon by Mr. C. J. B. Marriott. secretary of the Rugby- Union, that both F. R. Tarr (Oxford University) and J. T. ginipsoll (Northumberland) will be unable to play for England against Ireland at Dublin next Saturday. The vacancies have not yet boext filled.