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I RilYMNEY WELCOME HOME FUND. I OPEN AIR CONCERT TO BE ORGANISED IN THE LA.WN. With a view of organising a grand open-air concert in aid of the funds of the Rhymney Welcome Home Fund, a large and most representati ve meeting (convened by Councillor R. Rutherford, J.P.) which included a good sprinkling of ladies, was held on Monday evening at the Lawn Shop Hall. Mr Rutherford, at the onset, explained the circumstances which had led to him convening the meeting. He had been informed that the funds in connection with the Welcome Homo Committee were getting rather low, and, ratnrally, causing some axiety to those who had the movement at heart. He had been approached by the Secretary (Mr Ben .Tones, J.P.) as to whether it was possible to pro- mote a concert in The Lawn. He at once expressed his willingness to com- ply with the request if that would be the means of furthering the suc- cess of the movement (hear, hear) and it was open for that meeting to sug- geet any additional attractions likely to make for its greater success. They had bad a preliminary meeting, at which the head teachers of the schools were present, and he was pleased to state that they had most readily com- plied with the request to provide the programme, and give their hearty eo-operation in bringing the concert to a successful issue (hear, hear). A formal resolution was passed ac- cepting the kind offer of Mr Ruther- ford, to. place The Lawu at the dis- posal of the committee, and that the concert be organised on the lines suggested. The election of officers was then proceeded with. Mr Ben Jones, J.P. (hon. see. of the Relief Committee), moved that Conn D. T. Williams be appointed chairman. Mr Williams had, he said faithfully discharged the do ties of chairman of the Relief Com- mitteb from its inception.-— Mr D. S. Istance seconded the motion, whi^h was unanimously adopted.Councillor Williams, upon taking the chair, ex- pressed thanks for the honour they had bestowed upon him in appointing him to that position. He had taken a keen interest in the Relief Com- mittee, and was very anxious to see the Welcome Home Fund in a more flourishing condition, so that they could assure our brave soldiers that they appreciated their services and the great awrifices they were making in the present crisis. Proceeding, he briefly explained how the fund had been administered, and of the hand- some manner in which it had been augmented as the result of the recent school concerts, S50 having been al- located to that fund, whilst they had also received a further 94, being the proceeds of a dance held in the town. It was very desirable that they should endeavour to maintain the fund so that when the boys' came home from the Front, the committee would be in a position to make the usual gift, and thus treat all alike. Referring to the concert Mr Williams testified to the ready manner in which the head teachers of the schools had given their co-operation to ensure its saocess. It was very encouraging to the committee to find the teachers so enthusiastic, and onoe they had the children interested, it was safe to, assume that the parents would do their part. They all knew the great success whieh the last open-air con- cert had proved, and they were well on the way to a similar success, in that Mr Rutherford had very kindly granted them the use of The Lawn, and promised them all the help he could give. They knew what that meant in an undertaking of that kind (hear, hear). The appointment of secretary was next considered.—Mr Ben Jones said he had much pleasure in proposing that Mr R. Rutherford be asked to undertake the duties. Mr Jones re- ferred to the cordiality in which that gentleman had met the committee when the question of organising a concert was first suggested, and the ready manner both Mr and Mrs. Rutherford had offered to assist in making it a snoesss. He (the speaker) sincerely believed they had oome to the rescue in a noble manner as far as that fund was concerned (hear, hear). Coun. W. T. Hopkin seconded the motion, which was adopted amid ap. plause.—Mr Rutherford said that sinee it was the wish of the meeting that he should undertake the duties of secretary, he would be pleased to accept the position, and do his very best te bring the cenoert to a snceess- f"' ful issue (hear, hear).-The Chair- man expressed satisfaction with the appointment, and emphasised the fact that as those important duties were in suoh capable hands it would relieve them of any anxiety as to the ultimate suooess of the concert. Upon the motion of Mr John W. Price, M.E., Alderman J. Edwards, J.P., was appointed treasurer. Finance, Musical, and Field Com- mittees were also appointe.I. Thuri. day July 19th, was fixed as the date I of the concert. The question of arranging addi- tional attractions opened a lengthy disoassion (the substance of which is reported in another column), and it was subsequently decided that a Baby Show be included in the programme. Mr F. G. Price apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mr G. A. Pares (Ty Mawr), who, he said, was in full sympathy with the movement. Similar apologies were made for Mr C. Curtis, Councillor W. Griffiths, and others.

 1 I CinefcOers wîl find interest and amuse- ment with the advent of a new form of film, designed to instruct as well as amuse A very irood instance of this departure is hhymes of the Times LTp-to-Date to be seen this week at the IMPERIAL CINEMA, RHTMNET, MON. The rhymes are ".catchy and appropri- ate, woven round the simple story of a widow who decides to bring up.her children —two bojs and a girl-on Hovis Bread, in order to fit them for the battle of life Grown up, active and vigorous, they face the realities of war-the girl as nurse, the men as soldier and sailor respectively— with the cheerful optimism that a sound constitution gives. A pleasant homely "scene is the re-aaion at the Cottage, where the trio ins st on good old Hovis for tea-as tribute to the nourishing qualities of the wheat, the whole of the wheat and nothing but the wheat." The closing rhyme will bear repetition If you want to be a patriot you mustn't eat much meat; You mustn't waste potatoes or make your tea too sweet. And if you're wise and thrifty, you'll make your meal instead Quite as nice and twice as nourishing by eating Hovis Bread ■ M

"THB BLIND MAID OF BETHANY." SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCES AT RHYMNEY. There are few towns in this or the adjoining county where so many of the popular cantatas, operettas, and oratorios have been performed during the last twenty years as at Rhymney, due to the musical instincts of the local public. It is therefore not sur- prising to find that these productions are so much appreciated. On Thurs- day and Friday evenings, two highly successful performances were given (in full character) at the Victoria Hall of the interesting cantata entitled, The Blind Maid of Bethany (Carey Bonner), by the Goshen United Choir, which had been efficiently trained by Mr James Lewis, A.C. Thanks to the activities of the band of workera connected with the chureh, ably super- vised by the Rev. Rhys Jenkins (the reapeoted pastor) a large number of tickets were disposed of, and the crowded and appreciative audiences that oame together were given a most enjoyable treat. On the first evening Mr Joseph Price, (The Terrace) ably discharged the duties of chairman, whilst on Friday, Dr. Morgan Jones, (Pontlottyn) presided. The charaeters were admirably re- presented by the following :Adinah the Blind Maid of Bethany Madame Maggie Evans, Abertysswg; Mary of Bethany, Miss Mary Richards U.C.W.; Nathan, (father of Adinah) Mr Luther Williams; Zillah, (youngest sister of Adinah) Miss Beatrice Griffiths Bartimsms, Mr David Riohards, each of whom were heard to fine advantage in their respective renderings. The ehornses, semi-choruses, chorales, etc., were beautifully sung. whilat in the reoitatioas and quartettes the prinoi- ?ils achieved a noteworthy success. ;he whole prodnotion was a most meritorious one, and reflected much credit upon Mr Jamea Lewis, A.C., who mnst have laboured hard and in the work of preparation. It should be stated that the choristers were ably supported by an efficient Orchestral Band, ander the direction of Mr Morgan Lewis. The aocompanists were: Piano, Miss Annio Thomas and Mr William Evans organ, Mr Abel B. Jonea, A.C., who likewise dis- oharged their datios with maoh effici- ency. The setting of the pieoe was admirable, and the stage arrangement* were in the capable hands of Mr Ben Morris »»4 Mr Htnry Griffiths. The secretarial duties were efficiently carried out by Mr Abel Isaac Jones. The committee take the opportunity of extending their warmest thanks to the kind friends from other churches for tbeir valuable assistance, and the publio for their generous support.

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