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FOOTBALL. Welsh Athlete's Gossip. ♦■eg^wi»vi> Our tip to-day—Wales. Put your money on the Red Dragon. Parker is the shortest man in the pack to- day. "Winter Roses are off to-day," says our foot- ball prophet. Mortimer is the smallest of the English for- wards. Both full-backs to-day are professional cricketers. The Brothers James have nevec played against England before. Bryce, of Aberavon, is the heaviest forward in the Welsh pack. Scrines (Swansea) captained the St. Helen's I Juniors for three years. Will "Piccadilly" Jones assist Lampeter against Swansea on January 23? Gamlin is nearly 4st. heavier than Bancroft, whilst he is sure to be 6in. taller. T. Vivyan is the cleverest centre three-quarter at present in the West of England. If the weather is fine. there is every prospect of a. record gate at Swansea to-day. Not rne of the Welsh forwards touches 6ft. Nichoils is the only one in the team. Parker. Serines, and Tom Dobson are all I within a pouud of each other in weight. If we can beat England to-day we stand a good chance of obtaining the triple crown. England have only played Wales once at Cardiff, in 1393, when we won by a point. There won't be an.), Pembroke3hire men in the Welsh team this year, so Bancroft says. The first fnternationa.1 match in which the Brothers James played was won by Wales. Taking man for man, the English backs are nearly two atone heavier than the Welshmen. If it is true that Bancroft cracks a joke once a year, then let us hope he will crack it to-day. Myrddin Thomas, of Ystrad, is said to be the finest centre in the "Glamorgan Times" League. In 1886 A. J. Gould was eiven a position in the three-quarter line for Wales against Eng- land. Ebbw Vale has played eighteen matches, lost one, drawn one, and won sixteen-221 points against 18. In their match against Twickenham Ports- mcuth put Ot' five sroals and nine tries. Gus Gould scored four tries. Bancroft is the man of the week in "Bat. Ball, and Wheel" this week. and is cartooned as the root of a hearty-looking leek. "Crect. card." «aid a Swansea urchin to Ban- eroft this afternoon, Hsre you are, Billy, show yer where to stand and wot ter do." The Barbarian-, during the holiday tour, had nine go:ls and five tries—57 points—scored against them. and in return put on one cry. Bancroft beat1: Maclagan's record to-day. There is now only Gould's to eclipse. which the Swansea man hones to do this season. Wales's firit victory over England was at Dewsbury in February, 1890, W. Stadden on that occasion proving tho hero of the match. Down West they are under the impression that Gsorge Davies and Trew will play against Scotland. What about W. Jones (Cardiff)? D. James is the shortest man playing in the International match to-day. Nicholls is the tallest. Hodges, of Newport, has been suffering from a bad attack of influenza, but was quite recovered by Thursday. Llewellyn ought to have an easy pull over Forrest to-day, taking the Somerset match into consideration. The last time we played England at Swansea, iu 1895, England beat us by one goal and three tries to two tries. If Ben Davies carries out his intention to retire his place at half-back will be filled by W. Thomas, a very promising local recruit. The Llanelly players will be spectators of to-day's great match at Swansea. A kind friend is treating them to field tickets. When a successor has to be found for Ban- croft Llanelly people are expecting the Welsh committee to look towards Strand Jones. Alf Wright, who is to appear in Pontypridd on Monday night, will arrive in the Rhondda metropolis to-day. Mr. W. D. Phillips will probably be the oldest international player on the field at Swansea to-day. Daniell is the next oldest international to Bancroft in to-day's match, having played his first game against Scotland in 1891. The Llanelly League matches are turning out much as was expected. The favourites for the championship, the Moonlighvs, are still on top. It is stated that Ben Davies, the Llanelly captain, will shortly retire. This season Ben has had great trouble with his knees, and has not been able to do justice to himself. England (says "Bat, Ball, and Wheel") has put r-anynbettct-packet forwards in the field than those vfl-.j reprssmt tlio Rose to- .day. The talk in Aberavon is not of to-day's inter- national, but of the meeting a week later with Swansea, when it is confidently believed Swan- sea will meet their Waterloo. The talk in Aberavon is not of to-day's inter- national, but of the meeting a week later with Swansea, when it is confidently believed Swan- sea. will meet their Waterloo. "Wales are always dangerous. "—"Daily Chronicle." It was through a marvellous drop goal by Bancroft a.t Cardiff in 1893 that England were beaten just on time by a, point. Internationally speaking. Danny Jones is not thought of now. And yet he played against England lait season, and scored also. W. B. Thomson, the big Saxon three-quarter, who scored a magnificent try against Wales at Swansea four years ago. is now in Australia. In the Welsh team that meet England to-day there are six players that were on th-e Welsh side that was defeated by England at Black- heath last year. In the absence of Mr. T. C. Graham, Mr. Boucher gave the Welsh eight some very usjiul advice on wheeling, scrimmaging, &c., in th2 Cardiff Arms Park on Thursday. Bancroft is the oldest international playing in to-day's match, his first match being against England in 1S90, sine when he has never been j left out of the Welsh team. 1 T. H. Tilby is the top scorer for Ebbw Vale, having crossed the opponents' line ten times; Kerton, the skipper, follows with seven, Foley being on the sa.me number. The Jameses preserve their youth in a remark- 'le able manner. In a photographic group taken seven or eight years ago they look just as old as now. F. E. Hancock made his first appearance for Wales against England at Swansea in 1885. A. E. Stoddart. one of the greatest of all three- quarters, was his vis-a-vis. Llanelly intend gi-ing a trial to W. J. Oakley, the captain of the Moonlights, at an early date. If report speaks truly, he is a half-back a good bit above the average. The English Union were the first to give the IVel-hmeii a helping hand to fame by playing an international fixture. Scotland and Ireland at that time considered TafTy very poor fry. This is the first international match for the Brothers James since their suspension. Let us hope they will celebrate it by playing one of their best games. For my part, I ask no more. £ 3.039 17s. 6d. was taken at the England v. Scotland Association match at Glasgow in 1896. This is the largest amount of money ever taken at any match, international or league. Bdding, who played half for Devonport Albion against Llanelly, is thirty-four years of age, and has been in harness since he was fourteen. He played for Kent when he was seventeen-then as a wing three-quarter. I Several members of the Cardiff Corporation are anxious that a deputy-mayor in succession to Mr. George David should be appointed as soon as possible. The hospitality of the parlour I has been sadly missed. The Barbarians, Ros-lyn Park, the Harle- I quins. and the Old Merchant T:r-' four London teams, on tour at C>^ twelve matches, of which of Merchant Taylors, at Bristo -C^ ^V'^v There is always a foo' s? have succeeded in coming •X? <y/y «, He writes as follows:—" WiijX <y know whether Bancroft has e international match before?" « always played behind. ———— An eleven, representative of the Cs*v District Schools League (Association), boys of the Swansea Schools League t\\ Among the youngsters there is more tali^V thi=< match than that of the England v. Wa\ match. When England played Wales at Swansea, in 1882 the English side was practically a re- production of Vassall's famous Oxford fifteen, The three-quarters were W. N. Boltcn, G. C. Wade. and A. M. Evanson. Wales's display on that occasion still present: a vivid picture to our past remembrances. With the exception of a oauple of matches, the Llaueliy fixture c-a.r<J 3foi" next season is completed. The name rtf 'Cfrr'dlff is again missing, and everybody -feels sorry for it. °Has not the time come for burying the hatchet? The ISewport match has been booked, and it is The ISewport match has been booked, and it is not too late for Cardiff to say the word. I am sorry to hear that W. J. M'Bratney, the popular Cauton Fooubali CiuJ) secretary, has tendered his resignation. The Canton Club can ill afford to spare him at this critical junction, and it is hoped the members will rally round at tin, next meeting and induce Mac to re-consiuef his decision. The "Pall Mall Gazette" publish ? special -n the- English md Welsh match from a. cor- respondent at Neath. Anyone reading it w-ould hardly want to be told it comes from Nciith. "Sam Davie- the writer says. "will probably play instead of Hodges. Charlie Powell ought to be .iuythe team with Biggs instead of the Brother: ^ames, whilst Bancroft will 'cut a very sorry XigRfs if he has any tackling to do.' The biggest football gate on record is the 64,000 crowd that gathered for the final lor the English Cup between Aatolt Villa, and Everton in 1897 at the Crystal Palace. In 1896 57,315 witnessed the game between England and Scotland at Glasgow. The biggest gate in league matches is held by Aston Villa on the occasion of their memorable match with Shef- field United, more than 43,000 people being present. Until eclipsed by Arthur Gould. the record of appearances in international games stood to the credit of W. E. M'Lagan. the famous Scotch three-quarter back, who represented his country on 24 occasions W. J. Bancroft holds a. iike distinction, and by liis appearance to-day for the twenty-fifth time he comes within an ace of Arthur Gould's total. E. T. Gurdon, one of the best forwards that ever played the game, took part in sixteen matches, a greater number than any other Englishman. The second meeting between England and Wales, on December 15, 1S32—the match was played in Swansea—is notable in the annals of our inter-country gaimes owing to the fact that not one of the three-quarters representing the rose that day was of English iurtli. A. H. Evanson was a Welshman. W. N. Bolton an Irishman, and G. C. Wade. who scored three tries for England. uu Australian. Many other instarces could be cited where "foreigners" have been included in the English fifteen, and, to give a couole of instances that come home to us, R. D. Budworth, who learned his foot- ball at Brecon College, and R. F. De Winton, a Radnorshire "boy," may be mentioned. J

I THE WELSH TEAM. I I THE ENGLISH TEAM. I There are only two families in Wales which have had three representatives in international team1, viz, the Goulds, of Newport, and the I Higgles, of Cardiff. The Jameses have yet to be counted in. The try-getters for Wales against England at Newport tvo years ago were Danny Jones, Bdficher. and Pearson. At Blackheath last April Hu zzey scored a try and dropped one I COAl. which represented the whole of Wales's score. If the 20.000 or more spectators on the St. e!en's Gr und to-day happened to notice twenty I young ysntieinen seated in the enclosure who each h id an international look about hun, they witl be interested to know that their gracious gaze was fixed on the Swansea. Seconds. Pity the sorrows of an international secre- tary. Mr. W. E. Rees's correspondence bag pro- vides ma.ny interesting things to read, but nothing more unique than the deliberate de- mand for a, eat of a "member of the match j committee for several years" of some third-rate fifteen in a secluded part. of Carmarthenshire. Bancroft takes the cake for dropping goalp in international matches. He has dropped or*? each >n matches played in England, Scotland, Ire- land, and Wales. Dai Samuel, one of the famous Brothers L Sam." of Swansea, scored the first try against, Ireland when the Emerald boys played against I The necessity of breeding a brand new kind cf referee in Walrti has long been recogniscd. He should be short-winded for the sake of the whistle, thin about the legs, but thick all the way up. We can think of nothing eise but interna- tional football to-day, and an attempt to talk of ordinary matters would be fruitless. It's a common complaint, and as catching as in- fluenza or municipal reform feTer. Wales at Llanelly. Our Bill Banter recollects his earlier days, when he was captain (/ a local team, which introduced the Brothers Sam to Swansea—and the next year hey were internationals. Bill would give his head to be an international to-day. The Welsh halves, D. and E. James, first played together in an international match a,gainat Ireland in 1891. E. F. Fookes played against Wales at New- port two years ago, and on more thAn one occasion some interesting sprinting for the ball was seen between him and Bancroft. All being well. Bancroft will eclipse Gould's international record this season. What a mag- nificent achisvement that will be to be sure. Today's game makes Bancroft 25th interna- tional. Gould has 26 matches to hios credit. When Wales first defeated England in 1890 the only point scoi,ed-that by "Buller" Sta-dden —was the result ot bouncing the ball out of touch and jumping over the line under the nose of Wright, of Bradford. A Swansea enthusiast advocates the selection of the entire Swansea back division for the next international. He owns a house, and will stake it on his contention that they would cross the Scottish lines six times at least. We will wager our office buildings to hit laouse against. We have dispensed with the poetical tipster. He was too consittent in his failures: — The seer that once through Cardiff's streets itisr light prophetic shed. Now snores as loudly on the shelf As if he were in bed. Thus sleeps the crank of other days, His glories all are o'er; And these who used to read his tips He now deludes no more! W. Jones, the Cardiff !eft centre, is now in as good form as ever he was. and if he keeps it up will stand a good chance when the team I is selected to play Scot George Davies. and Danny Rccs notwithstanding. He played a more brilliant game than Nichoils against Blackheath a couple of weeks back. W. E. Clegg. the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, is one of the best known figures in the football filed. Mr. Clsgg is an old English international, and. though his playing days are over, he stil! takes an active interest in the game, and is one of the vict>-preiideaU of the Football Associa- tion. years in succession, covering the 100 yards men- tioned before in lOsec. dead. The years 1895 and 1896 will ever be remembered by him. In these years he succeeded in winning every event he entered for. with one exception, when he finished a splendid second in 1895. The Half-Backs. The BROTHERS JAMfu) (Swansea) have, strange to say, never played in an inter- national match against England previous to to-day. Dr_vid James, the elder of the two brothers, is 29 years of age, scales 10st. 61b.. and is only 5ft. 6in. in height. Evan James is two years youuger, liin. taller and a. couple of pounds heavier. Neither of them are on tha big side; therefore, it will be seen that what they lack in inches they more than make u;> in skill. Curly-headed marmosets they were once called, and. truly, they are tricky enough to be marmosets, and as full of devilry. t.oo. As a pair. it is doubtful if in their best days we have ever seen their equal. They have a. style peculiarly their own. and are just about the most dangerous pair near the goal- line we have ever teen. Their defence, too. is marvellous, especially considering their size, and hao represented Northumberland in several county engagements. Though only just turned 22 years of age, he is a grand three-quarter back, and came out of the ordeal in his first international against Ireland, at Dublin in February. 1897, very satisfactorily, whila he had no little to do with England's success over Scot:and at Manchester iu 1897. Last year he only played once for England, and that was when Ireland beat the Rote at Richmond. Robinson frequently plays for Blackheath. REGINALD FORREST (Somerset), although not of robust build, is a brilliant player, both in attack and defence. He is a native of Gloucestershire, having been born at Mont- pelier, Bristol, in 1878. His football career has been a good one, he having won caps at the Independent College (1893-4), Christ College (1894-5), Taunton Club (1895-6), Somerset County (1896-7). North v. South (1897-3 and 1898-9), and Wellington (1898-9). He played too well in 1897-8 that he was first reserve for Eng- land v. Scotland, but no vacancy occurred. This year he distinguished himself in the match against Cornwall and also against Devon, he being the only three-quarter of class on the Somerset, side. His home is at Minehead, and now that he has completed & £ studiw at fine schooling for Rugby football. Just about medium height, he is very compactly built, and when in condition weighs about 12st. 121b. lie is a grand scrimmager, pushes for ill no is worth in the pack, and is wonderfully clever in the loose. He was reserve forward against Wales and Ireland two years ago, and was included in the team against Scotland. Last yea • he played against Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. He was injured in the early part of the game against Ireland. G. R GIBSON (Northumberland) gains his cap for the first time in this match. Rumour hath it that Gibson was selected by the Eng- lish match committee at Bristol, but when that body submitted the selected fifteen, Gibson*was left out and the place given to Harper. He is a sound forward, and may be depended upon to do his share in scrimma: ng. He is fast, clever at tho line-out. and dribbles well, and makes no mistake in his tackling. JOSEPH DAVIDSON (Cumberland). — A younger brother of Jamec; of that ilk. Mus- cular, strong, and very fast, he has few equals in bursting through tt scrum and following up; it requires a fearless p!ayer to stop him. He comes into the ttam for the first time.

ENGLAND ROUTED 1 in the Great Match at Swansea. Brilliant Victory of the Welshmen. Twenty-six Points to Three. LLEWELLYN IN FIXE FORM. W. J. BANCROFT (Swansea).—PartiruIaH of Bancroft's career have been so often given to the public that it 18 almost unnecessary to give them again. He was first of all con- nected with Brynymor, a local club, and after- wards joined the Swansea team. His rise was phenomenal, as in the very next season he was chosen as international, and has played for Wales ever since without a break in that posi- tion, having already accomplished his twenty- fifth encounter. He is 29 years of age, 5ft. Sin. in height, and just under list, in weight. He is a marvellous kick, and at Swansea only a few Saturdays ago did some wonderful pl-ice- kickinj. The Three-quarters. V. HUZZEY (Cardiff), the fast three-quarter of the Cardiff team, is 23 years old, 5ft. llin. in height, and list. 61b. in weight. Huzzey's abilities as a three-quarter were brought out with the Canton Football Club, a team that may justly claim to rank with the erstwhile St. David's and Grangetown—undoubtedly three of the best organisations that Cardiff have ever had the luck to have to support them. This is Huzzey's fifth season for Cardiff. He followed Pearson on the right wing, and I can pay no greater compliment to him than to say that, great as was the reputation enjoyed by Pearson, Huzzey has not allowed the reputation of that position to deteriorate one whit. His forte is pace and kickinsr. I I 1\ X. OiUViUiCiXXXlfj 1.n,yv.i"L'J lb nitUllt u month of his twenty-third year, scales 10st. 71b. I in football costume, and is 5ft. 9Jin. in height. His football career dates back to 1891, when, at Monmouth Grammar School, he played full-back. For two seasons Skrilllshire occupied that position, after which he moved up to the threa-quarter line. In 1895 he left Monmouth and played for the Blaenavon Wan- derers during 1895-6, and the following season was chosen to captain Blaenavon. Occupying a similar oosiiion in the following season, he was chosen to play in the Newport trial matches, and so gained a place in the Usksidfi second team. After playing for them against Abergavenny, however, Skrimshire was picked for the firsts in their match against Moseley in 1897-8, and since then itas only missed playing in one match for 'he Uiksiders. Skrimshire is far and away the 1 est of the Newport three- quantrs at the present time, and has been responsible for most of the scoring that has been done. He is fast, gives and takes his passes well, and is particularly sound in defence. In the trial match he combined well with Nicholh, and that probably got him his ■>lace in the team. During the week he has had one or two practices with the Cardiff cap- tain, and fell into his style beautifully. WILLIE LLEWELLYN (Llwynypia) is one of the most popular players in the Glamorgan League. He scales 10st. 101b., is 5ft. 7in. in height, and reached his majority last Sunday (New Year's Day). Until the last month or so Llewellyn played on the right wing, but change of position has not marred his brilliance, and on the left wing he gives as fine an exposition as ever. Exceedingly fast—he is credited with doing the 100 yards in lOsec. at Brecon very tricky, extricating himself easily from almost insuperable difficulties, he takes his passes with either hand, is a dead tackier, and a fine tactician. Such, in a few words, is a descrip- tion of the first back to attain international honours from the Rhondda clubs. He has played in four county matches, in one of which —Somersetshire—his vis-a-vis was Forrest, Eng- land's chosen right wing for to-day, and while facing him notched three brilliant tries for Morganwg. Llewellyn's football career com- menced at Christ College. Brecon, in 1G93. In the season 1896 and 1897 he was chosen captain for the college. He has played for Llwynypia for the last five seasons (first during his vaca- tions). Not only is Llewellyn a brilliant foot- baller, but he has distinguished himself in other departments of sport. In the game of the Graces, lie is a very pretty bat, and an ex- ceedingly smart, field. During his last year in college he carried off the bat for the be3t average. He holds the record for long jumping in Brecon College, clearing over 20ft. In 1896. This record was previously held by Llewellyn Thomas, the old Welsh international. On the track he won the College Challenge Cup two and no forward is too big to trickle or any rush too hot to stop. Evan gained his cap ] against Scotland in 1890, and the brothers then nlayed together against Ireland in 1891, and Scotland and Ireland in 1892. The Forwards. T. DOBSON (Cardiff) one need not hesitate to lay. is as sound a scrimmager and as clever a forward as Cardiff possess at the present day. He is Sft. lOin. in height. 12st. 41b. in weight, and has troubled this blessed sphere for 27 years. Apart from his experiences with junior teams, Llwynypia was lucky in having his services for a trio of seasons. For the last four or five seasons he has assisted Cardiff, and has represented Glamorgan County on several occasions. Last season Dobson gained his cap against Ireland and England, Bancroft making him on each occasion the leader of the scrimmage, a. position he occupies this year. W. H. ALEXANDER (Llwynypia) has long been considered one of the best forwards in the Llwynypia front division. He was born at Treforest 23 years ago, is 5ft. llin. in height, q.nd tips the beam at 13st. 61b. Ferndale Roven, then the Juniors, and eventually the Ferndale Seconds, are the teams that. as full back, lie assisted in his earlier days. Follow- ing this, he was in the Ferndale First pack, and then associated himself with his present club, Llwynypia. For Glamorgan County he has appeared on five occasions, whilst in the representative games of the Glamorgan League I he has also been chosen. Once or twicp in the ejrly part of last season he assisted Cardiff. His weight makes him invatuable in the scrim- mage. for he is a real honest worker. In addi- tion, he is particularly smart in the loose, and no one who has seen him play has the slightest doubt bat that he will justify hi3 place. His previous "caps" were against England and Ireland last season. I D. J. DANIELL (Llanelly) is a well-known for- ward, and a very worthy representative he is, too. Daniell commenced hi3 football career with the Llanelly Wanderers, a now defunct organisation. He was then drafted to the A team, his promotion to the first team following quickly. He has retained his place in the Llanelly team ever Fince, except for a season, during which he was in residence at Wortley. in Yorkshire. Daniell is a fine strapping fel- low, 5ft. llin. in height, weighs 12st. 81b., and is 28 years of age. He is a dashing forward, an untiring worker, and a clever dribbler, while he never fails to distinguish himself in the line- out. He is the life and soul of the Llanelly pack. Daniell is a Llanelly boy all over, having been born and bred in the town. His first international was against Scotland in 1891. He was 'n the Welsh team in all thMr matches in 1,,)4, and played in both matches last season. J. HODGES (Newport), who is new to international honours, is the only New- port forward chosen. He commenced his football career with the Risca Seconds about seven years ago, and at that time gave every promise of making a fine forward. Three years later he was drafted into the Risca first team. and was soon credited with being the best forward in the Western Valleys; indeed, it was his fine judgment and great dash that so greatly assisted Risca in winning the old Monmouthshire Cup. He was selected cap- I tain of the Risca team last season, but upon being invited to play for Newport he threw in his lot with the Usksiders, for whom he has played with marked success, his form in the Blac-kheath and the last two Cardiff matches stamping him as the best forward on his side. His age is 21, height 5ft. lOin., and scale. 12st. 101b. He is fairly fast, a rare packer, and dribbles well. Monmouthshire people consider him to be one of the best forwards chosen, and have every confidence that Hodges will do his part in upholding the honour of the Princi- pality. J. BLAKE (Cardiff) is as well worth liw place as any forward in the team. He is 23* years old, 5ft. llin. in height, and scales 13st. 41b. Blackweir and Whitchurch. junior teams in the Cardiff neighbourhood, had his services for a couple of seasons, and, after playing for the Cardiff Reserves, his transition to the ranks of the first wa« very rapid. His weight makes him invaluable in-the scrimmage, but, in addi- tion, he is fast in following up, dribbles well, and does his share generally in the loose. With all his weight and height, he brings off good movements at the line-out, and always pulls down anyone he lays his hands on. BRYCE (Aberavon), with Daniell and Blake, ranks as one cf the biggest men in the scrimmage, reaching into space to the tune of 5ft. llin., an'l scaJe" 13st. 101b. He is 26 years of age, and is one of the soundest forwards in Glamorganshire to- day. His chance of fame, undoubtedly, came through the Glamorgan County games, in nearly all of which he has played with marked success. He is clever at the line-out and in the loose, and in the scrimmage bundles in with a will. He stays en well, too, and at the end of will. He stays en well, too. and at the end of the game is generally going as fresh and fast as most of them. W". PARKER (Swansea) is 23 year3 of age, 5ft. 8in. in height, aud weighs 12at. 4lb. He is a grand, dashing, hard-working forward, and has the reputation of being quite the best man in the Swansea pack. Although the shortest man in the forwards, he is by no means the least formidable, for he is muscular and strong. He breaks through the scrimmages, and follows up in irresistible style. He seldom makes a mistake in tackling, and is very smart at the line-out. R. SCRINES (Swansea) is 21 years of age, 5ft. lOin. in height, and scales just 12st. 41b. Out of one of the strongest packs in Wales, he ranks with Parker as being one of the very best and cleverest. He scrimmages well, but his forte is dribbling and tackling. He may be depended upon to do his full share of the work, and, at whatever pace the game 1. ,,1 to last rl:e-it up to the end. ENGLAND. I Full Back. HERBERT TEMLETT GAMLIN (WeiUnston) was born at Wellington, Somerset, in February. 1878, so he will not attain his majority until next year. He first played football under the Association code, but soon forsook the dribbling game for Rugby, and he has appeared as full-back for hi3 native town for the past five seasons. He gave promise of such rare ability in the position that he was at once promoted to county honours, and three seasons ago was picked for the Western counties, for whom he played at Moseley. In lo96-7 he did duty for London and the West against the Universities, and this place he occupied successfully a few weeks ago at Richmond. His wonderful powers of kicking to touch with either foot. his pluck in stopping forward ruahes. and safety as a tackier have long since been recognised in the We;t. He is 6ft. 02in. in height, and weighs 14st. 61b. The Three-quarters. G. C. ROBINSON (Northumherland).-Al- though he played very well for the North against the South at Richmond in December, 1896, Robinson was not thought worthy of a place in the team against Wales a month later. He plays on the left, and being very speedy he takes a great deal of stopping when on the run. He is a. member of the Percy Park Club, "Newton's Electrica-l Works, Taunton, it is probable he will be leaving the West. P. ROYDS (Blackheath) is reckoned one of the best centres in England at the present day. He is one of the long, slingy sort, standing over 6ft. in height, very powerful, and reminds one of the great Christopherson. He played for England last year against Scotland, on which cccasion he was put in the team in the place of Macki-3 (Cambridge). He is known to South Walians through representing Blackheath asrainst Cardiff this season. On that occasion h9 showed himself to lIe fast and determined. He was slow in starting off his mark, how- ever, and did not give one the impression of bpin"- particularly rresourceful. His strong point is that when he gets fairly started his weight and pa.ce make him very difficult to stop. He kicks well. too. Royus learnt his football at the Royal Xavai College. Greenwich, but he is now stationed at Chatham. Hte first earned his international cap against Scot- land last year, and lie, well deserved it. P. W. STOUT (Gloucester).—Like his brother's, Percy Stoat's first love was the Association game, which he learned at the Crypt School, Gloucester, with such success that. upon join- ing the Gloucester Association Club, he speedily cain- to th" front. Ere he gave up the old t fer the new lie figured with great success for Gicnce:teishire in mar-y of its engagements, and eve-i after he had practically retired from the Association game the county committee paid him the high compliment of inviting him to still play in its matches. Percy's succe-ses cn the Rugby field have been too numerous to mention; suffice it 10 say that in this, his third season, he has gained county and inter- national honours, besijc") figuring in the Rur- barians and other prominent teams. "V. W.'s" forte JS, undoubtedly, his kicking, which at times is little short of marvellous. It is not going too far to say that he can kick a placed goal fro'n a greater distance than any foot- baller of the present day, while his drops at goal very frequently are successful. Tie vuns very strongly, is very speedy, and a good dodser. Ilis weak point, as he admits, is giving and taking a pass The Half-Backs. R. O'HARD LIVELY (Biackhsath) played his first international match against Wales last year. He is a lieutenant in the Royal West Surrey Regiment, and, in addition to being a. footballer, is a grand cricketer and plays for Kent County. He learnt practically all his loot- ball at the Military College, Sandhurst. He has played for Blackheath four seasons, and has shown most brilliant fc; TO. Wonderfully smart in getting away from the pack, he is also clever at making openings for his thre:- fluarters. He will require a, lot of watching. He is of medium height, but very muscular. A. ROTHERHAM (Richmond) is a lialf-back of exceptional merit. He is at present a member of the medical staff of St. Thomas's Hospital, London, and for his team has done yeoman ser- vice, and has helped them more than once to win the Hospital Cup. He never misses a chance, and when one he gets the ball away from the scrum he is very clever at making op?nings for his third line. He learnt his football at Upping- ham School, and upon proceeding to Cambridge soon obtained his blue. He went with Mac- lasran's Rugby team to the Cane, and proved a great success. He frst played for the South of England against the North last season, and got his first international cap against Scotland. We never remember a. man getting his cap so late in his football career. He has been play- Iirg over twelve years, and comes into the team this year as reserve to E. W. Taylor. The Forwards. C. HARPER (Oxford University and Devon County).—As grand a type of forward as one could meet. He stands about 5ft. llin.. and 13 built on broad, but muscular, lines. He is a sterling worker in the tight, and in the loose rudies is always a most nrominent figure. Ho learnt his football at Blundell's School, Tiverton, hence his qualification to represent Devon County. Going up to Exeter College, Oxford, he was not long in getting his Blue, making Ins first appearance against Cambridge in December, 1897. Since then he has done sterling work for his 'Varsity. W. MORTIMER (Marlborough Nomads).— Though decidedly on the small side for a, scrimmager, Mortimer is built on the "Pocket Hercules" scale. He is full of bone and muscle, and in the packs pushes for all he is worth. Hie practically learnt his football while at Marl- borough College, and on proceeding to Cam- bridge was not long before he obtained his Blue, and on the first occasion against Oxford he greatly distinguished himself. During the last couple of years he has played with the Old Boys of his college, and has represented Kent County in several matches. This is the first time he has gained his international cap. and no man more dsserves it. ,T. DA VIELL (Cambridge University).—Though not having played nearly as much football as some of his confreres, he is to be congratu- lated upon earning his cap for the first time, and in the same season that he gained his Blue. These distinctions have been earned by sheer merit and sterling hard work. He is a fine. well hnlIt. athlete, grand pusher, tac.Kler, and a dangerous scorer from the line- out and fierce loose rushes. While at Clifton College he was a prominent member of the school fifteen. F. JACOB 'Richmond) hails from the county of Kent. His early education was attended to privately, and afterwards he proceeded to Cambridge, where his excellent form speedily brought him under the notice of the authorities, r.nd he very quickly received his Blue. He was first chosen to represent his country against Wales in 1S97, after playing a wonderful game in the trial ma.tch North v. South. He is powerful, a fast runner, dribbles well, is always fit, and may be depended upon to keep up right through the game. He is not a very brilliant individual player, but is invaluable in combination. He tackles well, and is exceedingly clever with his hands. He stands about 6ft. in height, and weighs list, R. F. OAKES (Durham) is not a well-known forward locally, but can be accepted without question as one of the most solid men on the English side. He was unearthed a couple of years back by "Old Ebor," and to that writer he in a large measure owes his introduction to first-class football. In the North v. South match of 1897 ho was one of the best men on his side, and did a lot of work in Le scrim- mage. Oakes plays for the Hartlepool Rovers, and is captain of the Durnam County team. He was in each of the English teams last. year, and both against Ireland and Scotland was considered one of the best forwards on his side. He is big, strong, and determined, and is always fit enough for anything. He is fast and tireless in the loose, and particularly giod at the line-out. H. W. DUDGEON (Richmond) was born 27 years ago. He learnt the best part of his Rugoy foot bail at a school near Nowcastle-on-Tyne, where he was educated. He joined the Rich- mond Club about four years ago, and has f t'- since proved one of the best forwards :n the pack. Previous to joining .Richmond, Divkc >u played for Guy's Hospital, so that he h:;s had a —————W—■——^