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STOP PRESS Latest Telegrams. Final scoreTredegar, 3 points; fiybty- pool, 3 points. Final scoreTreherbert, 3 points; Llwynypia, nil. Final :eore :-Tuu, 3 goals; Llanbra- d a ch, 1 goal. Final scoreNewport, 2 goals; Bristol City .Reserves, 1 goal. A'jeravou 2 goals 3 tries, 17 points, T'nibach, nil. filnenavoa, 5 n'ts; Brynmawr. 3 p'ti. Pill Harriers, 6 points; Cwmbran, nil. Merthyr, 3 points; Abertillery, nil. Treorky, 6 points: Neath, nil. Penarthi 3 points; Mountain Ash, nix, < <

I New Welsh Caps. I DYKE, JENKINS, AND THOMAS Three new men receive caps for the inter- national match, Wales v. Springboks, at Swansea next Saturday, namely, Dyke (Pen- arth), Jenkins (London Welsh), an,d P.C. Dick Thomas (Mountain Ashi. I J. C. M. DYKE Is, without doubt, the soundest full-back in Wales to-day. As compared with Winfield, he, perhaps, suffers in the length of his kick- ing, but in all other respects Dyke has tho advantage. Like Marsburg, the famous South African custodian, Dyke never waits for his man to come to him to be tackled, but jumps off at once, and generally brings about a J. C. M. DYKE. collision, in which the man tackled knows that he has been tackled. In all-round defence, too, Dyke is brilliant, and has a remarkable aptitude for wriggling out of tight corners, even when caught with the ball in his possession He is the life and soul of the Penarth Club, and is adored by his clubmatcs. DICK THOMAS I Is 23 years of age, and was borilat Ferndale. He is 5ft. lOin. in height and weighs 13rft. 101b. His football career commenced with the Ferndale Scarlets, subsequently playing with the Penygraig premier team. He joined the police force two years ago, and has since I- DICK THOMAS Photo, Mr. T. Jenkins, Mount,ain Ash. been stationed at Mountain Ash. He has played in ten county matches, including the Glamorgan v. New Zealand match of last year. Mountain Ash is justly proud of his inclusion in the Welsh team which is to meet the South Africans. J. C. JENKINS If the selection committee of the AVeleli Union had picked J. C. Jenkins to go in the pack two or three seasons ago they would lhave been quite justified. Not that he is not good enough for his place now. He was then, and is probably so to-day. "But down here J. C. JENKINS. in South Wales the public have had so little opportunity of seeing him that tihey do not possess much more than a hazy idea of his present form. He is a son of the late Mr. Daniel Jenkins, of Newbridge (Mon.). For some seasons he played for Newport, then for London Welsh, back to Nervport again, and now with the London Welsh once more. He is a, really good forward. Standing 5ft. llin. and scaling something like 138t., he is fast,, untiring, and useful at all forward work. During the time of the South African War Mr. Jenkins, originally a. bank clerk, took a commission in the Army. He reverted to civil life, and married a sister of Dr. Roose, the famous Welsh Association goalkeeper, and lived at The Mardy, Abergavenny. He has been living in London for the past two years.

ABERAVON. I The Aberavon team made a big lift into football fame last- Saturday by defeating Llanelly by six points to a goal. This must come as a great surprise to Maesteg. who, the previous Saturday, were defeated by the scarlets by 47 points to nil. Th-e victory, too, made amends for the shook the 'Avonites experienced at S wanooa, on the previous Saturday. The defeat of the redoubtable scarlets ,was only accomplished by a very big effort, and the 'Avonites performed grandly to a man. They have never played with better dash and judgment this season than they did last Saturday. The forwards played an imimense game, and the halves and three- quarters combined most effectively. A glamour of* extra importance was given to the contest by the presence of several Welsh Rugby Union members, who were on a foraging tour for likely international material. The members who were present, and were provided with seats inside the ropes, were Messrs. Harry Bowen, Gavin Henry, Teddy Lewis, Ack Llewellyn, Tom Schofleld, and Walter E. Rees 'secretary). At tihe conclusion of the game all expressed delight at the excellent game played by both aides. It was thought that their special mission was to see Will Jones perform, as he is likely to gO strong for his international cap this season. The Llanelly side made desperate efforts to score towards the end of the game, but the 'Avon defe-nce was maignifioent, and •proved invulnerable. Llanelly were given ample opportunity to pull the game out of the fire, but Rowe spoilt two good chances by siticking to the ball too much. Aboravori has experienced a distinct loss in Tom Williams. That smart three-quarter has returned to Lampeter College for a. course of study. It is not improbable that Llanelly will now try and secure his services, as Williams would be an acquisi- tion to any team.

TREHERBERT. Treherbert journilyed to Pontardawe last 'Saturday with a very disorganised team, no lees than half-a-dozen of their usual ,pl.a,yers being ab-eii,t-iii fact, one of the committeemen had to play in the pack, and yet they were only defeated by a try. The 'hero of the match between Treherbert Stars and Penyrenglyn was Wat" ETarus, -the left wing of the all whites. His first try was cleverly got. Having only just enough room to pass, he laterally dived be- I fweenhis oppouets and scored in the corner. But his second try completely eclipsed the former. Receiving at half-way, he easily bea,t Felton, and scored behind the posts. A distinct difference could be seeTi between the Stars and the all whites in their style of play. The latter were keenly on the look-out for work, and their quick .following up stopped several of the Stars' replies. The former, however, displayed no energy, and after, the first try had been scored a,gainst them, they lost their heads completely and fell to pieces. The importance attached to t,he Stars and the Penyren-glyn match was that it practically decided the championship of the Traheubert District Junior League. Both itaatma. ig^ra IbA strongest caadidadea for it.

I Rugby I ABERDARit. Contrary to general expectation, Aberdare managed to lower the colours of the Old Firm" last Saturday on the Ynys. This victory was all the more striking in that it was the first of the season on the home ground. The game was rather disappointing on the j score of its forward nature, but, perhaps, the sloppy state of the turf was to some extent responsible for the absence of passing. The home fifteen were the strongest fielded this season. There had been some anxiety as to the full-back department, but Brown did well what work came to his lot. In view of the great difRcu'lty hitherto cxpenenced in this quarter, would it. not be well for the committee to try to close with Brown for the future? The dropped goal by Gibbon was certainly the gem of the contest. It was got as the, result of a piece of fine work. Gibbon has proved a. capital asset- to the team. The halves, Sees and Gibbon, know each other's play to a nicety, and are a very dangerous pair. The Iorw:nds. too, have improved wonderfully, and would now take a lot of beating in the league. Alf Pickering. t'W weil-known sprinter. who turned out last Saturday, has given up the Soccer code, and has made up his mind to go in for Rugby. The committee would do well to snatch him, as 4e is no mean player. The unfortunate accident to Harry Thomas seriously affected the chances of the Old Firm," and the critics "down at Aber. p-enriar" will have it that the visitors would have pulled it off if he had not been obliged to leave the field. The contention is perfectly reasonable, but, unhappily, the accident did take place, and the Mount lost.

E. J. EDWARDS, Cwmdare Crescents. E. J. Edwards is the skipper and outride left of the Civmdare Croccents-a. smart Cwmpark junior organisation, which i6 going strong this season. E. J. EDWARDS (Cwmdare). Edwards learnt his Soccer at Park School, and ha was a prominent member of hia school eleven. He is a good Elict, a tlever dribbler, and his centres are ^lways dangerous. The seniors should keep an eye on liim.

CARDIFF. There is no dc) ubt, that Cardiff's form against Newport last Saturday was practi- cally equal to anything they showed last season. So pronounced was the superiority of the bine and blacks that the. Fsksiders were really fortunate to escape defeat by eleven points. Percy Bush's great try last Saturday was one of those superlatively brilliant efforts with which he electrifies the crowd at intervals in his career. Cardiff people think that Dicky David made a great mistake in his own interest in not endeavouring to turn out for the county on Thursday, after being, invited to take Owen's place. Who knows to what extent he might have impressed the Welsh Union? J. L. Williams made half a dozen glorious runs against Newport, and it reflected credit upon D.tÏ Boots's tackling that the Uskside custodian only allowed the slippery Car- diffian to elude him twice. D. L. Evans intends getting into thorough training, and with him as leader the R-esevres' pack will be good enough to meet all-comers. The sympathy of Cardiff football enthu- siasts will go out to George M'Craith, who, for the past eight or nine days, has been suffering- from a very acute attack of influenza, and has been confined to his bed. Although captain of the Reserves, M'Craith has not seen his team play this season. Although the Cardiff pack will, probably, be good enough to meet all opponents this season, there is no doubt it would have been strengthened by the inclusion of Lieutenant Do'bbs., and t,he committee would oertainly have done better to have played him. Even last season, when he knew he was coming to Pembroke Dock, Lieutenant Dobbs ex- pressed a. wish to George Nortlhmore to play for Oardiff. Arrangements have been, practically com- pleted for a. match at Cork for the Cardiff Premiers at the end of April. If Cardiff maintain the form shown against Newroort, they stand an excellent chance of going through the remainder of the season undefeated. The Blaina. v. Penyl-an match, though marred somewhat by the greasy ball, pro- duced some excellent football by both packs. Giillard, and Banner, for Penylan, were excellent with their feet, and at times brought off some well-executed dribbles. Ail three are youngsters with a reputation to make in the Rugby world, and are certainly worth -watching by those in authority. Behind the scrimmage there was nothing to choose, every passing1 bout, with one exception, being nipped in the bud by keen tackling. T. Charles, who was making his first appearance for Penyl.an at left wing, was a. distinct success, and every encourage- ment should be given him. He possesses all the qualities of a class player, and must shortly be heard of again. He will be a welcomed- addition to Penylan's playing and social strength. Howell, at full-back, compared most. favourably with the home custodian-, but the Cardiffian," certainly, was called upon often-er. His kicking and fielding of the wet ball were especially fin,e. There can be no doubt that Pen.yian's last. line of defence is i,ts strongest. When in form, t,his promising youth is delightful to watch, and before long will surely make his bow to first-class audiences. Reminiscences of the past are to be found at the Lamb and Flag Hotel, Oowbridge- road, which is kept by the father of Ernie George, the famous Welsh Iiiternat-ional ecrihimaiger. A glass case encloses what is probably the most varied, and one of the | largest assortment of football caps and jerseys in the country. Several prominent Rugby clube will, it is Stated, have baseball teams next summer. Practically all the first division clubs of the English Association League will also have baseball teams.

CINDERFORD. Cardiff Northern failed to keep their engagement at Cinderford last Saturday, j but their place was taken by another team, A team, comprising players from Wthit-e- croft and Bream filled the vaoa-noy, but, un- 1 fortunately, t,he weather was very bad for football. Heavy rain had made the ground very soft and greasy. Whitecroft possess a strong pack of for- wards and a keen lot of backs; the tackling of the whole team being very good. Royal made all excellent show at full- back. He was badly at fault, however, w,ben he let Rhodes slip by him so easily in the first half. The two Kents, of Bream (F. and J.), were sound players on the wing, the former being the better of the .two. Cinderford "A" XV. added yet another line victory to their record in beating Ruardoan on. t;heir own. turf by two goals fOUir tries (22 points) to nil. There was only one team in it. Littledean, another promisin.g local village club, vanquished Gloucester West End A by fourteen points to three points.

FERNDALE. Treorky Juniors were billed to play at Ferndale last Saturday, but failed to put in an appearance. A big crowd had assembled to witness the match, and when this fact was known there was keen disap- pointment. In view of the fact that Treorky did. not send word explaining their non-appearance, this was not to be wondered at. The passing of the three-quarters requires a deal of practice in order to attain a. near approach to perfection, and it would be well if the committee wouLd bear in mind the necessity of devoting a few hours each week on the field. The committee must be commended for' instituting a weekly general meeting. This will serve as an excellent medium for keep- ing the members in touch with each other, and also give opportunities for general airing of opinions for the guidance of the oiii'Tii ittee. A very capable gentleman, in the person of Mr. Walter Parftt-t, the gonial school- master, has the ruling of these meetings, and he does it wisely and well.

LYDNEY. The visit of the Tinplaters to Penarth, was as usua.l attended by bad weather. In the sfoci-nd half Lydney were the better team, and, with luck, should have registered a couple of tries. J. C. M. Dyke always seemed on the ball. L. Dyke was in fine fettle, and if he has luck, will make a good name for himself. He is a very classy centre. The game was contested at a very fast pace, both teaans playing for all they were worth, but on Saturday's form, the S-ea- siders will take a great deal of beating.

I MERTHYR. Merthyr created quite a surprise on Satur- day last by dofcatin-g Neath. The homesters, on the day's form, were the 'better team, and fully deserved to win by more tna.n they did. Merthyr gave a far better display than they did on the previous Saturday, and one would hardly credit tha.t it was practically the same team that played at Treherbert. The forwards, in particular, were in fine fettle, and, although slightly inferior to the Neath men in the open, they were quite their equals in the scrums. The home pack showed im- provement at heeling out, but in the loose they lacked the combination of the Neath pack. < PÕ;ris W illimø &nd. 'Sji?ex, the .-home halves, were in a happy mood, and fairly outclassed the visiting pair. The former player is at present.on the top üf his form, and is one of the mainstays of the team. His flue kicking is his chief feature. Sussex, his partner, as a scrum worker, has few equals in the Glamorgan League. Th(? M-ei?,?hyr t? l ire-e? The Merihyr three-quarters are a sound, if not brilliant, quartette. They brought off a few decent rounds of passing aga,inst Neath, hut on the' whole their combination is not what one would like it to he. Their defence was all that could be desired. It must have nettlsd tue Neath men somewhat to find their old club-mate, Tom Jones, sicore against t'hem. Jones is a fine acquisition to the home backs. With Lewis Jenkins as the other centre, what a fine pair they would make. Merthyr are sorely in need of a permanent back. Jack Reynolds, the veteran forward, filled the position with credit against Neath. He stopped the rushes of the Neath for-; wards in a most daring style, whilst th. way he tackled Ilo-wel Jones was a treat.

j MAESTEG. Maesteg were, in one respect, unlucky to lose to Crass Keys last Saturday, but t,he Monmouthshire men took advantage of j every opportunity cffered them, whereas the: homesters lost chance after chance. They did not play with enough determination# their tackling being radically off colour, j Time ?fter time they allowed their o-ppo- nent? to get away witih the ball when they should have brought both man aLd ball to grn. C,jss Keys fully deserved their win, if only for tho fine open game that they played. Their forwards are a fine lot, and were far superior to the homesters in the loose rushes, although in the tight scrimmages both sides were evenly matched. On the home side Gilbert, Arkerman, and Daniels played a line forward game, as did E. Howells and Duckfield at half. Rrice, on the day's forn, wis the pick 01 the home quartette, his kicking proving of much use to his side. W. J. Rees, who was given a trial at full- back, is likely to prcve a, useful member of the side if he only gets over the fault of attempting flying kicks. Much sympathy is felt amongst Maesteg footballers with Ca-sh Llewellyn, wlho this week buried his eldest Fon, agr-d about five n, aged about nve years. The funeral, -which took place on Monday, was largely attended

I MOUNTAIN ASH. Last Saturday's match at Aberdare has been the chief topic of conversation for the last few days at Mountain Ash. The game was, perhaps, a little rougher than wae necessary, but it is generally conceded that the better side won. Harry Thomas was, u'n- doubtedly, the best back on the field, and had it not been for his injury there might ha-ve been, a different tale to tell. The Mountain. Ash Stars are going strong for the two local cups. The match between. them. and Cefnpennar at the end of the year is already being talked about. Haith teams have a fine three-quarter line, and the general opinion, at present is that the game will depend on the forwards. Dick Jarma.n, Idris Leyshon, and Payne, of the Stars, are promising players. The Cefnpe.nnar team has been only once beaten this season, and that by Pontypridd United.

I NEWPORT. I Unle.mia.ble Newport! rp to last Saturday, I out of eight games played this season, only three had been won, four lost, and one drawn. The points scored by Newport had been 40, and against Newport 36. It is carious that the opening of this season and the opening of last were the same in the net result of the first eight games. But there was Iieavier scoring on both sides last season. In the first eight games—which may, perhaps, be called quarter time—New- pop;, last season, had obtained 81 points, and her opponents 53 points. The expres- sion m'ost lieara after last Saturday's match was this, "Newport has lost the art oi playing football." v What about the schoolboys? is being asked. Yes, what about them? Unfor- tunately, those boys who did so well and showed sllcha fine conception of the game last season and the season before have 'not yet cotine on sufficiently to play in the men's teams. But the (hope of the future is in the youth. There is one quite class outside half spokefr of from the old boys' who ought to make a good 'un in the ■proper time. That is Fitzmorris. The question arises—Are the Newport players of to-day trained? Not "Do they train?" They may train and get them- selves physically -as fit as iiddles and as (hard as tenpenny nails. But do they train themselves in the real work that they have to do on the field? The answer which aug- guests itself on the surface is that they do not. They need to have some training in eye and brain work, to see the proper thing to do at t.h.e moment, and have the clear per- ception of how to do it. Who will take the team in hand? If everybody speaks at orce it will not be done, if the committee could get the play?' into the mood of taking advice and y?7,t the right way to give it, there may be a hope for improve- ment. There was, of course, a lot of grumbling at the exhibition last Saturday. About one pl,a-.Y,er, who at times did some really good work (comparatively), there was a comment on the grand-stand that he ought to have a supply of glue about ihim to put on his hands to hold t,he ball when it came his way. The suggestion was a far-fetched one; but it raises tihe question whether the players do really take any extra precau- tions for handling the ball on. a wet, greasy day. Arrangements are going forward for the match between the Hüuth Africans and Mon- mouthshire on Boxing Day morning. C'arolin, the Boks' organiser, asked that it should be played in the afternoon, but there ,are several difficulties about that. Newlport has to keep faith with the Watsonians in t,h-e afternoon, and several of the Mon- mouthshire clubs have to do the same with teams with whom they have engagements in the afternoon. It is awkward enough as it is, and some of the players will have too play two games in one day. Thus the Pontypool team has a fixture the same afternoon at Bristol, Blaenavon has a fix- ture at Bream, and Tredegar at Chelten- ham.

I NEATH. ¡ Well, it has come to something. Fancy being beaten by Merthyr, and it wasn't. "hard lines" either, for Merthyr were juts the two points better! The Neath team this season is a regular conundrum. 1,Y,halt on earth is the matter with them? They train regularly. In fact, they have never been more attentive in. this respect. However, it's never too late to mend. Let us hope for a mending, and soon, too.. The Neath schoolboys just managed to put. paid to the Aberavon old account, but their display was net encouraging. The youngsters of last season were quite in a different class in every department. The forwards were a fairly good lot, espe- cially Trevor Rees and Studt, the youthful Hercules. The outside half and the two wings were, however, very poor. The inside li-alf, a. mite of a chap, was as full of tricks as a cartload of monkeys. He was easily the best back on the field. He had to play both the Afon halves himself, for his partner was practically useless.

I PENARTH. -I Penarth again Showed their maintenance of good form by deleaving Lydney by four- teen points to nil. I Louie Dyke was the hero of the winning side, and scored a. couple of tries. Louie is now on the top of his form. The Lydneyites said, Dyke is a grand centre." A feature of the game was that Penarth's seven forwards easily held their. own with the Lydney eight J. C. M. Dyke gave G. Best a chance as custodian, and the last-named did more than was expected of him, whilst the former made a splendid Gallaher as "rover." Sam Goddard, late of the Penarth United, was one of the Penarth pack, and did well for a "little 'un." Penarth enthusiasts are looking forwa-rd to their team's game with Cardiff.

I PONTYPRIDD. Keen disappointment was felt locally, when it became known last Saturday that the Treorky officials had decided to declare the match off. Pontypridd men were of the opinion that the ground was playable, and, possibly, more may be heard of it. Gratification is expressed all round that P.C. Spiller is recovering from his accident, and it is hoped will be able to resume his position much earlier than was anticipated. Martin Scale, who left the town some years ago, has returned, and the "Ponty" com- mittee have selected him to take a place in the home team. His opening game against Bridgend is looked forward to with con- siderable interest. George Culverwell, brother of the well- known half-back, is also to be given a trial against the Bridgenders, and it is confi- dently expected he will prove himself worthy of his selection. The old, old story of neglecting practice is aga.in the trouble of the Pontypridd com- mittee, and it has been decided that in future a hard and fast rule will be observed that preference will be given to those players who train consistently, as it is felt that in this lies the secret of the suocess of any club on the field.

I SWANSEA. Leicester gave the all whites something of a fright at St. Helen's. Swansea retired from the fray winners by eight points. TMs looks adl right, but those who witnessed the game will readily admit that there was not that much difference between the teams. Some people (Swanseaites) went as far as to say that Swansea ought not to have won, but that is rather the opinion of some who perhaps, besides being dissatisfied with the all whites' play, had lost a bet, but that's by the way. Giving all due praise to the" Tigem they did not- by any means deserve to win, neither to draw, but t-he real fact is that I/eicester might easily have accomplished either. Their forwards were a mixture of best Welsh and Scotch combined. In the line- out they were great, in the loose rushes splendid, and in the heeling department all that could be desired. Thus, with an excellent pair of half- backs, the three-quarters had chances galore, but here was the weak spot. They were far and away the fastest back division which has played down here since the New Zealandem, but despite their remarkable pace, they were at sea when it came to passing. True, they tried to open the igaime out as ■good as any Welsh side but they failed—and miserably. This was their downfall. The ball was given from one to the next player in the most haphazard fashion. This was where Swa,nsea had a very decided pull. With fewer chances they passed in a manner most bewildering to the Leicester men, who simply could do nothing xtnooesrly to stem the flowing1 tide, ae it, were. Every time they had to rely on their speed in overtaking the "white" men. The two Swansea tries were won after passing which could not possibly have been I better executed. The first effort was a brilliant one. Toft, receiving from Owen, beat his man easily. The ball was sent to Llew. Davie*, who at once threw to Tommy j Nioholas. That player doubled in, and Zb moment later handed on to Willie Trew, the Swansea skiptier went away along the tout-n at the best speed he could, and when i, nehr the line was confronted by two or thTee opponents, Willie pulled up almost fitad, and then-doubled in. Bomebody tackled nim. but was instantly shaken off. Willie* then fcund himself on the ground a yard from the line. He rose to his knees and scrambled over. It was a. wonderful try, and it really wanted a Trew to score it. The Second try was also extremely well earned. the passing being of the very best. Tl'oW had very hard lines in not scoring j On a, couple cf occasions in, the second half. ■ be as given the ball in the Leicester 25, and without a, second's hesitation he i darted off bang for the line. Hardyman, the I -Leicester right wing ran a,cross the fi-eld, und posi. tively threw himself at Trew, "ringing off a magnificent tackle, Trew was over the line, but found himself on his back, R) that being at the same time held in Hardyman's iron grip, cou]d not ground the ball. Again, after lovely inter-passing between | | tommy Nicholas and himself, he was not far from doing what he would like to have done. Swansea, up to the present, have not had their line crossed excepting by the league, Against- Leicester it was not their fault that the Tigers failed to accomplish this.1 Onloo the visitors, after rather wild but good passing, ought to have scorcd. The left ?''?'?' the last man who was offered the ? bail, had only to accept the opportunity and fa.ll over, so to speak. tHe failed. When he failed he was called more names by the crowd than he would have been had he succeeded in scoring. They like to see go-od efforts rewarded at St. Helen's, J aekett had an easy chance to kick a goal from a mark, but made a very poor attempt at it. For Leicester the best men were Hardy- m,an and Wood, both of whom were in a class of their own among the Leic-ester backs. Jackett played a very sound game in every way. Mention must be made of Matthews, the visitors' captain, who played a really great game, and grandly led his men. They followed his example in a manner which makes Swanseaites think of what the boys" will get when they visit Leicester. Trew and Arnold were the best Swansea hacks, but Tommy Nicholas, the reserve was again splendid, and when Swansea are short there need be no(fear as ,to his fitness to play. He is certainly worth a regular place, but the worst point is that there is nobody to drop. Owen and Toft were also in evidence, loft especially. His improve- merut each week is being watched eagerly. He handled the greasy ball remarkably well, .and his openings were very fine. Jack Bancroft was better than Jackett, and thats saying-a. good deal of the a,ll white. lYor Morgan and W. J. Davies must be given much praise. Of course. Bill Joseph a.nd Serine were as usual, but we a.11 know their worth, and somebody else must have just a trifle of the praise. The Leicester players were entertained to dinner after the match. At Leicester the whites are always made a great fuss of, so the whites just returned the compliment.

I ST. FAGAN'S. The villagers have been i^iowing" gmatly improved form in their recent matches, and on Saturday last defeated Lla,ndaff by eleven points to nil. This victory was unexpected, as a few of the Saints' best men were un- able to turn out. The tries scored by Mackintosh, Baker, and CuI verwelI were really good efforts. The latter got round on the blind side of the scrum, and completely upset the calculations of the opposing halves, and scored in splendid style. J. Baker, the Saints' skipper, put in a lot of useful work, and set a good example to his men. J. Wills was the pick of the for- wards on the day's play.

I The "Reform" of W.F.U. AS VIEWED BY THE LESSER LEAGUES The junior leagues and minor clubs affi- liated to the Welsh Football Union are not likely to be backward in expressing their opinions at the special meeting of the Welsh Football Union. There is a consensus of opinion that the "reform" of the Welsh Football Union took place some seasons ago, when the league clubs of Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire obtained tardy recog- nition by being able to obtain direct repre- sentation on the committee of the union. That reform has borne its fruit, and good fruit, too, is shown by the way financially weak C'bs have been fostered, the payment of referees by the union, the payment of the expenses of club delegates in attending meetings of the union, the financial grants to clubs and leagues, etc. Were these pro- posed by the representatives of the leading R. YOUNG, Uttledean. Robert Young is one of the most popular footballers in Gloucestershire. Bob," as he is familiarly called, is quite a handy man, for he is at home in any position in tho football arena. Young is not of big stature, but has great strength, and as he is young, should be heard of later. He is a typical leather hunter," having the speed of a three- quarter, the dash of a forward, and his huge kicking to toucii makes him a good full back. clubs? I fancy not; we have to thank, among others, Messrs. Tom Williams, Ack Llewellyn, J. Games, J. Jarrett, and T. D. Schofield for the policy of reforming the old order of things, and inducing the Welsh Football Union to unloose her money bags in order to foster the game in those dis- tricts where Rugby was lingering or dying through financial troubles, and where the junior leagues were at work. Were it not for these men with the hard work of Mr. Ted E. Lewis, the carrying code would be far below its present strength in Wales, and the number of clubs undoubtedly be fewer. Then, again, take the results of our national games since the worth of Rhondda football was "discovered." Although there may be local criticism now and again over a selec- tion, the real feeling throughout Wales is one of confidence that' the selectors have, beyond doubt, gone for the very best men available, and have considered the candi dates for national honours irrespective of the status of their clubs. Although holding the balance of power, the league and minor clubs have never used that power in an arbitrary manner, or injuriously to the "first-class" clubs. In one quarter it is claimed that a few clubs have huge membership rolls, and, henoe, have a right to greater representa- tion on the committee than a greater number of clubs with smaller member- ship rolls. Surely, it is not proposed that a "membenihip" representation shall be one of the reforms. A man who annually launches out ten shillings for a member's ticket and a lady's in addition, in my humble estimation, is not always worthy of as much consideration for his love of foot- ball as many a collier, who, Saturday after Saturday, pays his "tanner" and views, not from the grand stand, but standing on the grass in wet and fine, the doings of his local dub. Morcoycr, the former pays far less in a season. The objects of the union be to promote t'he game of Rugby football in Wales" appears in the rule book. This is exactly what appears to be the policy of the present committee, and they are carrying it out right well. The words are, "Promote the game." If the mode of representation is to be altered, why the junior league clube now totally unrepresented should have a look in for representation. The junior leagues affiliated to the Welsh Football Union have, roughly, over 70 clubs in mem- bership, and, surely, if there is to be a "reform" in representation, the Swansea Dis- trict League, t.he Monmouthshire Valleys League, the "Times" League, the Rliymney Valley League, and the Cardiff and District Rugby Union should be entitled to one repre- sentative on the committee, for, counting the moderate number of 25 players to each club— this is below rather than over the number— the leagues named have 1,750 players. Surely, such a number of players is as worthy of consideration as a club membership roll, even if it is a uig one. But the cry for "reform" has not come from the junlior leagues. However, if a "reformation" lis at hand, the minor clubs and leagues will be justified in asking for the reform to include their recognition and rep- resentatian, and this cannot justly be refused. With, masters as at present they are satisfied, but if there is to be a new con- stitution, then the leseer bodies referred to hope to strengthen the present progressive party on the Welsh Football Union committee by being allowed to send a representative. "Reform" can be carried further, too, by inviting the first-class clubs to foster the game by playing home and home matches with more of the Valley clubs.

TO-DAY'S MATCHES Card iff v Penygraig I GLAMORGAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS I ON THE PARK Penygraig paid the first visit in ten years I to the Cardiff Arms Park this afternoon, the match having been arranged by virtue of j Penygraig being champions of the Glamor- gall League. The day was dull and foggy, a.nd the attendance suffered as a conse- quence. Ha.rry Jones, the Penygraig captain and old international forward, Willie Llewel- lyn, and J. Brown, the inside half, were unable to assist their side for various reasons, and the team was thus considerably weakened. The ground was soft and slip- pery, and dead against a fast, interesting ga,m,Q- Penygraig came down with an un- broken record, their last defeat being at Levonport in January of this year by two tries to one. Teams:- Cardiff: Back, H. B. Winfield; three-quarter backs, E. Gwyn Nicholls, R. T. Gabe, R. A. Gibbs, and C. F. Biggs; half-backs, Randall Davies and Edgar Thomas; forwards, G. I PERCY JONES, Pontypridd. Percy Jcnoa is one of the youngest cf. the Ponty- pridd forwards, and, although but 21 years of age, is about the heaviest in the pack. Standing 5ft. llin. and weighing lZst., he is a glutton for work. He, like many other prominent players, commenced his foot- PERCY JONES (Pontypridd). ball CAreer with the Rliydfelan tea.m-a team that has supplied Pontypridd with quite a number of first. raters. After leaving Rliydfelan he joined the Caer- philly club, for which he did yeoman service. With a little more experience local enthusiasts will look to a bright future for him, and he is on all hands con- sidered one of tho most likely of the coming forwajds to win for himself high honours in his county. Northmore, W. Neill, J. Brown, E. Harding, J. Oasey. J. Powell, Oppenheim, J. Pugs ley, and L. George. Penygraig: Back, C. Thomas; three-quarter baeks, F. Simmonds, A. Williams. W. Went- more, and \V. Williams; half-backs, D. Wil. liams and T. Ridley; forwards, G. Matthews, J. Flynn. D. Williams, W. Baker, T. Pons- ford, R. Jenkins, E. Evans, and T. Jones. Referee, Mr. J. Games, Abercarn. A late start- was made, and immediately after the kick-off Cardiff attacked, and bril. lia.nt passing, in which all the backs handled, ended in Cecil Biggs after recei.vin.g a lovely pass from Nicholls, going over with hte first try wthin five minutes of the start. Winfiold failed at goal. For a few minutes after the kick out Penygraig waged an even fight, and a rush by their forwards took play to the home 25 amid the enthusiastic cheering of their supporters, who had come down in large numbers .The Rhondda men kept up the pressure for some time, but a long kick and smart following up by Gibbs drove them to the cenre. Anoher fine rush by the Peny. graig forwards carried play to the home half, and a penalty given again Oardiff was taken by Simmonds, who had a shot for goal, which fell short. Win-field kicked back to George Matthews, who only narrowly missed -dropping a goal. Peny.graig were pressing all the time, and Ga.be failing to pick up the bal lwas taken form him by Simmonds, who ra,n clean through and scored behind t,he posts. Matthews failed to goal form the easiest possible angle, and thus missed a, chance of putting his side two points ahead. Cardiff gardually worked their way to the visitors' 25. and a. penalty given to Peny. graig afforded some relief. Cardiff, however, were not to be denied for long, and Casey, breaking away from the side of the scrum, score dan unconverted try in the corner. Play was very even for some time after the kick out, the Penygraig forwards bea,ting the Cardiff men in the loose. In a orund of pass- ing near the centre Nicholls was slightly injured, but was able to play on, although suffering pain. A fierce rush by the Rhondda forwards was pluekily stopped by Winfield thorwing himself oil the ball, but hurt his ankle in doing so. Penygraig continued to have the better of the game, but the Cardiff backs broke away eventually with a pretty round of passing, but Gibbs failed to take Gabe's p,agi when the defence had been beaten. Gordon Tuomas, the Penygarig full- back. was cautioned for a rough tackle of I Gabe, and. the crowd hooted vigorously. There was no further scoring before the interval. G T. P'ts. I Cardiff 0 2 6 t Penygraig 0 1 3 ) Penygraig re-started, and Nicholls replied I with a low kick into touch near the centre. I After some scriinvjiaging in mid-field, the visitors' halves ga-e to their three-quarters, who made but little headway, the pass from the centre to the wing going wrong. Cardi: retaliated with a forward rush to the Peny- gflaig 25, and from loose play in that quarter the ball was given to Nicholls, who ran and swerved in his old style, and, reaching the full-back, passed to Cecil Biggs, who ran over in the corner. Again the kick at goal, taken by Reggie Gibbs, -went wide a of the mark. Play OOoo.m arther too vigorous, and the crowd showed their disapponal by hoot- ing freely. A grand run by Ga.be took play well into the visitors' half, but Penygraig j defended well, and sent play to the centre. Nicholls here received the ball, and after a brilliant run passed to Gibbs, but he was surrounded before he oould get away. Peny- graig had to defend for several minutes, and eventually their forwards, breaking through a scrum, dribbled to the centre in fine style, and Biggs saved by turning the ball into touch. Cardiff, beaten in front, had very few opportunities of showing their supe- riority behind, but one of those opportuni- ties came when Edgar Thomas, handling in the centre, passed to Biggs, and he to Nicholls, who promptly gave up to Gabe, and he, running strongly right up to the full- back, passed at the right moment to Gibbs, who scored the most brilliant try of the match right behind the posts. Winfield con- verted easily. Another bril'lia.nt bout of passing was brought off by the Cardiff backs, an dit was only a grand tackle by the Peny- graig full-back w.hioh stopped Biggs going over. From now to the end the Penygraig men had nearly as much of the game as Car- diff, but they could not cope with the home backs, who oa.rried play to the visitors' 25, ,a,nd one of the home forwards, picking up in the olose, forced his way over with an unconverted try. This was not the end of the scoring, Reggie Biggs makng a fine sprint over the line after receiving from Gabe. Winfield converted on the call of time. Final score: G. T.P't? I| Cardiff. 2 4 22 t Penygraig 0 1 ¡ 1 COMMENTS. I Penygraig can be congratulated upon having given Cardiff a good game, especially in the first half, their forwards being keener and more energetic than the home eight, who were beaten in the scrum and in the loose. This, notwithstanding that there were only seven against, eight, one of the Peny- graig forwards being played as an extra three-quarter practically all through the game. The Penygraig backs, however, were no match for their speedier and cleverer oppo- nents. The Cardiff three-quarters all played admirably, and would have put on more tri-ess had they been better served by their forwards and half-backs, the latter giving only an indifferent display. Gwyn :Nicholis played as well as ever, and it is quite impossible even to imagine him playing a poor game. His swerving runs, his judicious kicking, his accurate passing, and his deadly tackling all combined to make his display reminiscent of his palmiest days, and the proper time for his retire- ment seems as far off as ever. It was also very gratifying, in view of next Saturday's match ah Swansea, to see R. T. Gaibe in such spendid form. He played to-day with all his old dash and cleverness, and those critics who have a,ll through the season availed themselves of every oppor- tunity of belittling his play, and of being offensive in their criticisms, must now feel sorry, if they have any sportsmanship at all, that they went out of their way to deride one of our greatest players. The two wings—Cecil Biggs and Reggie Gibbs—were also in excellent fettle, Biggs especially playing his best game of the sea- son. They had to put up with a lot of keen, hard tackling, and it was regrettable that a section of the crowd misconstrued this into rough play. Personally, I failed to detect any foulness at all, a.nd saw no occasion for all the booing and hooting1, which always mar the conduct of a crowd. The tackling of Gorodn Thomas, the Penygraig custodian, was particularly effective, and his play, all round, did him credit as a strolng, coura- geous" youth. Wimfield, at the other end, likewise played finely, some of his saves befng full of adrmg, and a com- plete answer to his detractors who say that he does not go down to the ball. With his pluck he mixed up skill and. judgment in picking up and kick- ing, and his play gave point to Old Player's letter in the Western Mail this morning, and a mistake was made not selects Ing him to play against the Springboks at Swans-ea. All that need be added is that the Peny- jrjraig backs, while showing plenty of grit in defence, were not strong in attack, and it was the superiority of the opposing backs, chiefly the three-quarters, that won the game for Cardiff.

I ASSOCIATION. I ALBANY-ROAD V. MARLBOROUGH-ROAD. At Roath Park. Albany-road m'aintained their position on the league-ladder by defeat- ing Marlborough-road. The victory was well deserved, and the display given by the winners was by no means a poor one. The improvement shown by Albany-road in the last three matches is brightening their prospects of securing the championship oon- siderabiy. The first score was from a scramble, and Smith, Parr, and Heddon also scored for the winners, while Morse put through for Marlborough-road. Alba,n,y- -r<-),a,d Final score: Goals. Albany-road. 4 -Ma.rlbor?ug'h-road.??..?. i

STACEY-ROAD V. ALLENSBANK. At tne Barracks Field. The visitors were superior in all departments, and kept the homesters mainly on the defensive in the first half. In this period Staoey scored twice, Omlds and Keenor getting through, the latter-s goai being obtained after a fine bit of individual work. Early in the second half Childs put through the third goal, but. after this, although they did nearly all t.he attacking, they were unable to increase tTieir lead. Final score. Goals. Stacey-road 3 Aliens bank 0 R. BAKER, Tredesrar. R. Baker, Tredegar's ciever full back, is a native of Jieivport, and started his football career at Cwmbran. He played half-back for Cwmbran when that team won the league championship. He has played for the Mon.mouthshire County team on several occasions, and assisted Newport at Llanelly in one of the Usksiders' toughest contests. Batter is 5ft. Biln. in height, and etrongly built. He kicks with marvellous length and R. BAKER (Tredegar). judgment, while his tackling is of a most deadly nature. A special feature of his play is his speeuy following-up, and very often he has scorcd a try as a rosult. He plays a very gentlemanly game, and is unquestionably one of the most experienced and reliable full backs in Monmouthshire. His displays are frequently brilliant.

MOORLAND-ROAD V. GLADSTONE. At the apiott Park. After a lot of mid-field play the Gladstone lads went away with a combined dribble, and Fearby, their skipper, put through wha.t proved to be the only goal scored. After this the Moorland lads got going, and kept up a hot attack on the Gladstone goal, but poor shooting lost them their cha'nce. On one occasion Adams got clean away, and had only the Gladstone custodian to contend with, but shot wide. A draw would have been a fitting conolusion to a hard-fought game. Final score: GoaJs. &!ad?toTK'-roa,d 1 MoorlaTKl-road.L. 0

— f- RADNOR-ROAD V. LANSDOWNE-ROAD. Played at -Lilandaff Fields. From the out- set the Radnor lads held the advantage, the homesters being kept continually on the defensive. Alderman relieved, but the visitors returned to the attack, and Jones scored. A scramble ensued in the mOllth of the goal, which resulted in Alderi-nan, putting the ball through his own goal. Prior to the interval Harrington scored again for Radnor. The second half was more evenly contested, each goat being visited in turn. Jones put his side further ahead, and Kemp added the fifth. Towards the end Pattison. netted for Lansdowne, and Evans for Radnor. Radnor-r0,a4 Final score: Goals. Radnor-road 6 Lansdowne-road 1 ROATH PARK v. ORWYS-ROAD. These schools met in a friendly match at the Hoath Park this morning. Roath Park figure in the first division, whilst GNVYS- road are in the second. The gams was a good one, but the Park boys were on the attack throughout. Pretty passing by Wil- liams and Fletoher resulted in a corner try, ,and then W. Morse, with a fine individual run, scored near the posts. Both goal kicks failed In the second half play was con- tinually in the Crwys-road half of the field, ,and Jimmy Williams and FletcheT scored tries. Final score: G. T. P'ts. Roath Park 0 4 12 Orwys-1"Oad 0 0 0 ST. DAVID'S v. ST. MARY'S. On the Sophia Gardens mixed teams from St. Mary's and St. David's had a "spin." Messrs. Shea and Welsh gave both teams some good hints, particularly with regard to passing the ball. Corsi played well through- out, and showed increased pace. Cochlin, the old St. Davd's player, assisted one of the sides, and proved that he is as good as ever. As both sides included players from eaoh school, it was agreed that scoring should not be counted. South Church-street boys also indulged in a practice on the Sophia Gardens. Owing to the Cardiff v. Bridgend echools' match at Bridgen.d. there were no league matches down for decision this morning. As will be seen, below, however, several schools turned out for practice. SEVERN-ROAD V. SPLOOT-ROAD. This game, which should have been played at Splott Park, was abandoned on account of the non-appearance of the Severn-road boys. 4th DIVISION OARDIFF LEAGUE. Ely Old Boys v. Penarth Stars.-This matoh should have been played at Ely this afternoon, but Penartn failed to put in an appearance. MAESTEG SCHOOLBOYS' RUGGER Plasnewydd, 6.points; Carau, nil. Soorere -J. H. May and Lewis Davies.

SPRINGBOKS AND ALL BLACKS Comparative Tabie. The following comparison of the results of the first seventeen matches played by the New Zealanders and the South Africans will be of i'nrtrœt;- ALL BLACKS. F. A. V.Devon County. rs.. v.Cornwall County. 41 0 v. Bristol 41 o ;!rlt'7LE/HL g ¡ v. Leicester 280 v. Middlesex M0 v. Durha 163 .The Hartlepools 630 t;f¡ g v. Gloucester 440 v. Somer-t 230 te: Albion.J..J.J?..f if g v. Midland Counties 21 S v. Surrey 11 0 v. Blackheath 32 0 v. Oxford 47 0 v. Cambridge 14 0 654 IS SPRINGBOKS. F. A. v. East Midlands 37 0 v. Midland Counties 29 0 v Kent 21 0 v. Durham. 22 4 v. Northumberland 44 0 v. Yorkshire 340 v. Devon. 22 6 v. SÖUHJfSet 14 0 v. Middlesex. 9 0 v. Newport 8 0 v j Glamorgan 6 3 v. Gloucestershire 23 0 v. Oxford University. 24 3 v. Cambridge University. 29 0 v. 1%,est ()t Scotland 525 v. Scotland 0 6 v. North of Scotland. 355 339 30 MATCH AND MATCH. F. A. ?.Midland Counties All Blacks.. if.. 1- Springboks.. 29 0 v. Durham All Blacks.. 16 3 Springboks.. 22 4 Y. Nortlumberland -All Blacks 310 Springboks.. 44 0 ▼.Yorkshire —All Blacks 40 0 Springboks., 34 0 v. Devon County All Blacks 55 4 Springboks.. 22 6 v. Somerset .All Blacks.. 23 0 Sprlngbuks.. 14 0 V.Middlesex All Blacks.. 34 0 Springboks.. 9 0 v. Newport .All Blacka 6 3 Springboks.. 8 0 v. Glamorgan AU Blacks.. 9 0 Springboks.. 6 3 V. Oxford University All Blacks 470 SPringooks.. 24 3 v. CambTidge University ..AH Blacka 14 0 Springboks., 29 0 V. West of Scotland tll Blacks 22 0 Springboks.. 32 5 V. Scotland.AU Blacks 127 8pringboks.. 0 6 [The All Blacks did not meet East Mid- lands and Kent, nor Gloucestershire.] SPRINGBOKS' REMAINING MATCHES. Date. Where Played. Nov. 27-Dublin University .Dublin Dec. 1—Wales Swam.. 8—Endand London „ 12—Lancashire Manchester 15—Cumberland Carlisle 10.?tirrey Richmond 22-Cornwall  Bedmth 26—Monmouth County Pontypool 29—Maneiiy L?neny JM. I-Card?ff I.. CMdin THE COLONIALS' TEAM Wiring from Belfast this afternoon "For- ward" states that, so far as can be ascer- tained, the probable Springboks' side against Wales will I)e:-Baek, Joubert; three-quar- ter backs, Stegmann, De Villiers, Krige, and Loubser; half-backs, Oarolin and Dobbin; -forwards, Roos. Martheze, Brink, Morkel, Daneel, Reid. Millar, and Burdett. The Colonials leave Dublin on Tuesday evening after the match with Dublin Uni- versity, for Swansea,

IIRISH XV. DEFEATED Colonials' Fast Backs LEAVE MACLEAR & COMPANY STANDING. GREAT STRUGGLE BUT NARROW WIN At Belmont, Belfast, before 10,000 spec- tators. The weather was fine, and the ground in perfect condition. The teams lined out as follows:- IRELAND. Full back: H. J. Henoberry (Garryowen). Three-quarter backs: H. Thrift (Dublin Universityi, B. M'Lear (Cork County), J. O. Parke (Dublin University, and G. Gotto (North of Ireland). Half-backs: E. Caddell (Wanderers) and T. H. Robinson (Dublin LnÏversitYJ. Forwards: C. Allen (Derryi, J. J. Coffey i(Lau§downe), G. Hamlet (Old Wesley), H. Sugars (Dublin University), A. Tedford (Maine), 3rllldowie (Wanderers'. H. A. Wilson (Glasgow University), and M. White (Queen's Oollege, Cork). SOUTH AFRICA. Fall back: S. Joubert. Three-quarter back-s., A. C. Stegmann, J. G. Hirsch, J. D. Krige, and J. A. Loubser. Half-backs: H. W. Carolin and D. C. Jack. I son. Forwards: P. Roos (captain1. W. A. Burger, W. S. Morkel, H. C. Daneel, A. F. Burdett, W. C. Martheze, P. Le Raux. and D. J. Brink. The Game Ireland wi-naing the t.m8, Carolin kicked off for South Africa. Tho South Africans played in white jerseys. and were accorded a hearty reception on appearing on the field. The play at once settled in the Irish quarters, but in the scrums the home lot triumphed. A minute after the start Caddell was off- side, and save the South Africans a fnc, which Joubert converted. In subsequent play the Irish forwards ran over the oppo- sition. They played a grand game, and after some fine movements Sngars crossed the line, and Parke failed to convert. Ireland had much the better of play, but Parke held on to the ball too long, and spoiled his chances. For some time play was at mid- field, but Robinson headed a rush back to the South Africans' quarters, where play settled until ixjubser made a good run, -and Caddell getting oft-side, D. Morkel failed at an easy goal shot. But ilaun afterwards Loubser scored a grand try, and Joubert, failed to convert. A passing move by the Springboks saw Ixmbser go over again, and Joubert failed to convert. Krige added another. Half-time score. G. T. Pte. SOUTH AFRICANS 1 3 17. IRELAXD 0 1 3 J. TRIPLETT, Pontypool. J. Triplett, cf Blackwood, who now plays for Ponty. pool, is fleet of loot, and, though oltan found on tho JERRY TRIPLETT (Blackwood, who played for Pontypool). wing, playe many parts," and plays them all wcll. With a heart as light as his feet, Jorry always carries a smiLing face, and his football enthusiasm attracts him each week to sliajo in the fortunes of his Ponty- pool comrades.

SECOND HALF. At the opening of the second half the South Africans pressed on the right wing, but the Irish forwards came away in a. great rush, headed by Wilson and Tedford. Hamlet was injured, but resumed, and Le Roux then leading the Springboks' play settled in the Irish quarters, where some rough play was indulged in before Loubser made a great effort to cross the line, and was tackled bv M'Lear a few yards out.. It was now a forlorn hope with Ireland, whose forwards. notwithstanding, made great efforts to get through. The South Africans were now un- able to get the ball out of the scrum, but were still more than holding the opposition. The pace was tremendously fast, and the players on fboth Fides showed signs of tiring., One good Irish rush was counter- balanced by a fine run by Loubser. Final score: G. T. P'ts. SOUTH AFRICANS 1 4 15 IRELAND 1 3 12 Running Comments [By FORWARD."] Balmoral looked well this afternoon. It, ie a pleasant sruburtb of Belfast, where is situated the beautiful ground of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, the football pitch in which only county ae a small item. The only fault of the ground is that it lies open to the fiat country towards the sea, and this allows a strong breeze from the Channel to materially affect the play. A spanking wind blew this afternoon, and the Irishmen were fortunate in winning the tose, for the breeze meant a very useful advantage to them in the first half. The Springboks played in white jerseys, so as not to clash with the green war paint of the Hibernians. As a Welshman, I watched the first scrum interestedly, and it came as a surprise to see the Africans' eight push their opponents several yards, and when the ball came out Robinson got off-side to stop them. This brought a penalty, and little Joubert wae called up to take a shot at goal. He took it. and a grand shot it was. From a thirty yards' range the ball rose upwards an the breeze, until, when just beyond the posts, it be,-an to descend vertically, but it was over the bar, and the linesmen's flags were hoisted to signal a goal. This was only two minutes from the start, and the outlook was not promising for the Irishmen, but it put. the iiioeriiians on their mettle, and during the Dext tell minutes we saw some of those wild Irish rusues famous in Irish history, and at this stage the Spring boks were being beaten as badly as they were at Glasgow a week ago. J. C. Parke made one great run, and had only Joubert to beat, but tile little Colonial pulled him down. A rush of the Irish forwards followed, in which the Africans defence was pierced like tissue paper, and when sugars leil on the bail over the line the air wa6« rent witn fierce yells of joy from 2U,(XX) Irish throats. Parke took the shot at goal, but kicked wide, and points were even. It was a hopeful sign, from the Welsh standpoint, to see the nome forwards heel- ing trom almost every scram, and it was only the speed of the colonial three-quarters which enauled tnem to stop the Irisn baciis. The Springboks brought off one delightful round of, passing, iu wnich Carolin, Jackson, Krige, and Loubser took part, out they had not quite sufficient room to move in to eK-'riousiy imperil tile ctelence. Stegmann was a little more dangerous when Hirsuh sent him away on tfte rignt, but Thrift and HeneOery saved- Most of the attacking work, however, fell to the Irishmen, and when Morrei was brought out of the serum. to assist in the defence, although not so pretty, tne Irish passing was quite as effective as that of the Springooks, and the dash of the homesters was vastly more impressive. It was obvious at this stage that the second half wouild tell the story. Wolud the clevernebs of the Colonial stissifci/tici by the wind, prove superior to_ the great rushes of the home for wa; d"" aided by a set of backs who were sound in deteuce and not to be treated lightly in attack. Off-side by Caddell nearly gave the Spring- boks another penalty goal trom a kick by D. Morkel. It w-as seen that Stegmann was limping badly, and when Hirsch gave him a great, chance he could not utilise his speed to the best effect. The next moment the ball went to the other wing, and when Loubser received he left Gotto and M'uar standing. handed off Henebery, and scored a grand corner try, which the wind alone prevented Joubert converting. From the very next scrum the African (backs again got moving, and, after a beau- tiful opening by Krige, Loubser again beat M'Lear and Henebery, and scored a mag- nificent try. Then, when the ball came out on the Irish side of the scrum, Krige dashed in, beat the whole Irish team by himself, and put on the South Africans' third try within a. spaooe of three minutes. Morkel again failed with-the goal kicki*