Monmouth Guardian and Bargoed and Caerphilly Observer

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SUCCESSFUL EISTEDDFOD AT RHYMN8Y. On Saturday last first anooal eisteddfod, organised by the Jerusalem I Choir, was held at that chnrob, and in spito of the number of similar gatherings which have been held in the district recently, the event proved a great success. Aa excellent pro- gramme had been arranged, and the entries were exceptionally numerous, as many as fifteen and sixteen com- petitors appearing at the preliminary testa at Moriah Vestry on some of the solos, with no pees than nine choirs in the choral competitions. This clearly demonstrates that the musical fame of Rhyraney is still on the upward grade. The efficient organ- isation was due largely to the perse- vering efforts of the energetic secre- taries, Mr W. S. GrifitbR, conductor of the chapel choir, aud Mr Morris Llewellyn, one of the c'luroh organ- ists, who with the committee are to bs highly complimented upon their initial venture. Mr G-eorge Thomas, Cardiff, ably filled the presidential chair, and the adjudicators were :— Music, Mr David R. Jones, A.C., i Bargoed, ar-cl Mr }1J; Jones, A.C, conductor of the Khynney Male Voice j Choir; Literary, Councillor Wlllism Griffiths, Abertysswg. The duties of eond actor were well discharged by the Rev. T. E. Williams, the esteemed pastor of the church, whilst the accompaniments were efficiently sup- plied by Misses Madge Thomas and Susie Williams. LIST OF WINNERS. j (1) Girls' Solo, 0, what shall I do to | be saved?" (Under 16). Miss Enid Evans, Fochriw. (2) Recitation (under 16), The Pauper's Death-bed," Gertrude Huish, Beaufort. (3) Boys' Solo, Go bury thy Sorrow," Isaac Jones, Ras Brynoer. (4) Pianoforte So!o, Marionette,' (T. Gabriel, Bargoed), divided between Ernest Hares, Brithdir, and Haydn Salmon, Pontlottyn. JUVENILE CHOIRS.—(Not nnder 40 in number) best rendering, "Pa fodd y i Glanha llanc ei Lwybyr" (Abel E. Jones, A.C.). Five choirs sang in the following ordpr: -Jeriigulem, JVIiss I Keren Morgan, conductress; Glyti Eiyrch (Ziou), Mr T. ldris Morr15; Fochriw, 11is 11. Dav."s; Zoar, Pont- lottyn, Mr Ted Jenkinf, and Aloi-i.al-il Rhymney, Mr Willie Evaus. Mr David Jones congratulated the committee upon the selection of that beautii'ul com- position, which had formed a good test. They had had on the whoie an exceilent, competition, two of the cfccirs in particu- lar had given most praisc- wortbv render- ings. After a deta', ings. After a detailed adjudication, he awarded the prize to No. 2 choir (Glyn JSlyrch). ~— (6) Soprano Stilo,Negesy Bicdeurn," Miss E. A. Joues, Rnvmnry. -11 (7) Contralto Soio, Os Rest in ;Iie I L?rd," Ai!ss Catherine Gr.-fS'jhs, Dcvv- lnis. |. Recitation (ope;.) "Guilty or vot Guilty." This proved a rttnarkvue good competition some of the co<n- petitors displaying fine elocutionary powers. The prizo was awarded to Mrs i Blodwen Walters, Rhymney. (9) Tenor Solo, ;)aharn v Seft Draw?" (T. Gabriel) divided between Mr 1. Pritchard, Dowlais, and Mr J. D. Beuo, j Abertysswg. (10) Bass Solo, Shipmates o' Mine," Mr W. T. Williams, Dowlais. Essay, Dangers of the Age," divided between Mr T. Idr;3 Morris, Rbymncy, and Mr 1. Pritchard, Dowlais. (11) Champion Solo, Lead, Kindly Light," divided between Mr W. J. Jones, A.C. and Mr J. D. Bebb. I Abertysswg. CHIEF CHORAL.—The last item in the | [ the programme, viz., the chief choral competition was not reached until a very late hour. The test piece was the well-known anthen. Ar Lan'r Iorddo- neu Ddofn," (T. Gabriel, Bargoed.) Four choirs com/eted. In order to enable thn New Tre :gar (conductor, Mr D. A. P:'rrj), and Deri United, (Mr J. Owen), to compete at Bedwas, these choirs wore allowed to sing earlic in '1 tb8 evening, The two oi her choirs wore Zoar, Pontlottyn, (Mr J. M. Jones), and Caehnrris, Dowlais tUr W. Morgan). It WI.S manifest that the competition was a k?en one and notwithstanding fke fact that it was past 11 o'clock the award was awaited with much interest, Subsequently, Mr David Jones gave his adjudicatiun, and awarded the prize to Caeharns. The adjudication will appear next week. » »

EBBW VALE. Mr Frederick Mills, J.P., D.L., attended a parade at Ebbw Vale on Monday afternoon: held for the I purpose of presenting to the officers and members of the Ebbw Vale Cadet Corps the medals awarded by Sir! Arthur Lucas Tooth to the smartest, | best drilled, and best disciplined corps in the county. Colonel Hanbury, who was the inspecting officer, and on whose recommendation the awards were made, and Mr Mills paid h^h complimeats to th-j corps. The par- ade was under the command of Capt. T. H. Richards, Ebbw Vale.

THE INTEGRITY OF BAR. GOED'S RAILWAY MEN. In these days of war practically all sections of public and private concerns are hampered by the depletion of staffs and the reorganising of available em- ployees, with the incTitablc result that something goes wrong. No class has been more harassed in this respect than railway people, but in spite of all this they have accomplished their work in a marvellous and highly satisfactory manner. Many people, however, overlook the difficulties by magnifying their own, and blame railway officials when there is ab- solutely no ueed to do so. We have a couple of instances in mind where a shortage of a few bags of potatoes led the oocsigneea to attribute dis- honesty to the local railway men The matter was investigated, and the result of the enquiries proved that the potatoes bad not been loaded at the despatching station. This clearly proved that the integrity and honesty of the Bargoed railway men was above all reproach. There can be no doubt that having regard to the large i volumo of traffic handled by railway- men in general, that in all grades of the great system there is not a more honourable class of men dealing with public a&tirs than the members of the A S.R.S. [ ? 0 0 .i

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DERI. At the meeting of the Gelligaer Council on Wednesday, MrW. J. Giles laid a strong protest against what he characterised as the abnormal charges and conditions submitted by the owners of the Cefn-bach Estate, rela- tive to the proposed allotment grounds. The land suggested to be acquired, was a ncost desirable plot, and the prospective tenants were most anxious to acquire it, but to charge for a refuse tip, which was a menace to the district, was beyond the limit. On the basis of the pro- posed charge, the ground would work out at one shilling per perch for a seven years tenancy. He moved that they apply for a fourteen years lease. This was agreed to.

BARGOED LITTLE WHITE I RIBBONERS. SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAIN- I MFNT. The Bargoed branch of the B.W.T.A. gave a special treat to the little White Ribboners connected with the Association, at a tea and enter- tainment, held at Bethania Vestry on Wednesday evening. There was an excellent gathering, and qnite a happy time was spent by the little ones, mothers, and members. Mrs W. Jones, Baldwin-street, superintendent of the Little White Ribboners, who was largely responsible for bringing together the little ones, and who had ¡ worked so energetically is to be highly congratulated on tbo success of her efforts. Among those who superintended and assisted at the tables were Mrs J. S. Evans, (president of the Branch) Mrs (Rev.) Harri Edwards, Mrs Wright, Mrs W. Morgan, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Da vies, Mrs Wilde, Mrs J. Jones Mrs Day, Mrg H. Morgan, and Mrs Lewis Solos were contributed bv Miss E. Davies, and Master Kenneth Gabb, while interesting recitations were given by Miss Reed, the Misses Wooii, and Miss E. Thomas. Mrs J. S. Evans, accompanied on the organ Mrs (Rev.) John Roberts, (Wood- street), presided, and Mrs Perry, Aberbargoed, gave an instructive address. Cordial thanks were accord- ed the chairman, artistes, and all who contributed to the very successful and enjoyable event.

BARGOED CAPTAIN FALLS IN FRANCE, Captain J. R. McMurtrie, Bargood, of the Welsh Army Corps Engineers, is reported killed on July 26th. He had been previously wounded, and had been awarded the Military Medal. Captain McMurtrie was a bachelor, aged 34 years. When he first volun- teered he was rejected, but so eager was he to join that he underwent an operation, after which he was accepted. At the time he enlisted he was mana- gor of the Penallfa Colliery of the Powell Duffryn Company, near Ystrad -Niynael), and earlier in his career he was colliery manager at Aberoman, rnù formerly under-manager at Bar- goed. He gained the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry at Mamets Wood, and ii-?as wounded in the arm some months ago. He was an able flud popular mining engineer, much reapected by the workmen, and held in the highest esteem by the colliery company.

If you want PRINTING done I Cheaply, go to the Journal Oflto, B«rgo«d, llLAEXAVOX CHAMBER OF TRADE. -o 3rd ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD Also a BRASS BAND CONTEST, at the WORKMEN'S HAM, AND PARK, BLAENAVON ON MONDAY, AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY, —— UPWARDS OF £ 100 IN PRIZES. :o:— ADJUDICATORS Dr. CARADOG ROBERTS, F.R.C.O., A.R.C M. (Wrexham). Music—Mr. W. J. WATKINS, F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M., (Dowlais). CHIIiF ITEMS. Male Voice—" The War Horse First Prize", £ 15; 2nd, .£5. Male Quartette-H 0 Peaceful Night." First Prize, £ 2 2s, Champion Solo-X2 2a. Vocal and Instrumental Solos-First Prize, JE1 la., and 10/6. BRASS BAND CONTEST. Test-" Sweet English Songs," W. & R. XIO, 25, .£3, and JGI. Brass Quartette.—(1st), zC2; (2nd), ijl. March Contest—(1st), £ 1 10s. 2nd, 10s. BAND ADJUDICATOR-Mr. S. RADCLIFFE, Abertridwr. Programmes, lid. post free, from HARRY WILLIAMS, 22, Broad Street, Blaenavon. .t1i{.=..i.;?. c' f;" f,;t"" S\ i"' .j' .l"! ¡, P.D. WORKMEN'S HOSPITAL SPORTS. 0 THE 8th ANNUAL SPORTS, HORTICULTURAL, Fur & Fea.ther, & Baby SHOW WILL BE HELD ON THE BARGOED PARK, On Saturday, September 1st, 1917. oSlOO IN PRIZES. Foot, Cycle, Whippet and Walking Events. ———— o Entry Forms now ready, apply- S. FISHER, Secretary, 91, Gilfach Street, Bargoed. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE & NURSING DIVISION. -:c;- THE FIRST GRAND COMPETITIVE MEETING Bind & Ambulance Contests WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SKATING RINK. BARGOED (Opposite R.R. Station), kindly lent by John Scarrott, Esq., On Saturday, September 29th, 1917, Doors open at 2 p.m., to commence at 2.30 sharp. All Entries must be in the hands of the Secretary on or before 25th SEPT., 1917. For full particulars, see Programme, which may be obtained from the Secretary BEN. REES, Hillcroft, Aberbargoed. -:0:- Admission by Ticket 2/ I/O, and If-. Proceeds to be devoted to the Local St. John Ambulance I Brigade and Nursing Divisions.

I NEW 1IALL, BARGOED. BIG HOLIDAY ATTRACTION. Every true British heart thrills with pride in the achievements of our gal. lant Navy. The lads in blue face hardship and danger with a courage that nothing can daunt. They are the boys who do and dare, and around this theme, Miss Kva Elwes, the gifted young dramatist" has woven her latent play, The Middy V.C. comes Home," which will be produced at the New Hall, Bargoed, next week. The central figure, Nurse Medway, is mated to a man of criminal instincts, and the story portrays her noble efforts to keep pure and unsullied the honor: r of her midshipman son. Nor does Ü 1 want the savirg grace of humour; like Jack himaelf, the play is bright and broezy with* merrimeun that bub- bles up spontaneously. Its scenes are laid in leafy Devon, and upon th3 quarter deck of H.M.S. Neptune. Such a setting lends itself to the pic- turesque, and the scenery lacks noth- ing io realistic and artistic affect. There are great opportunities for powerful acting in The Middy V.C. oomes Home," and the fact that Mr Edward Ward is personally responsi- ble for the management and production is a guarantee that the production will be worthy of its merits. As an actor- manager of 25 years' experience, Mr Ward has been associated with many dramatic successes, notably Second to None." by Walter Howard. He will himself sustain one of the prin- cipal roles, and his outstanding ability as an interpreter of character, cannot fail to make it a noteworthy rendition. Supporting him there is a talented company. This great play will be presented once nightly dnring the coming wcek, ani matiuee on Monday.

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