Monmouth Guardian and Bargoed and Caerphilly Observer

RARGOED'S ENTERTAINMENTS BARGO,.R.U"Gt&TDEJ3!.I..MENTS HANBURY CINEMA. Continuous Performance 5.30-10 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, THE MARKET of VAIN DESIRE Featuring H. B. WARNER. llTke^s LAUGH AND LATHER. Comedy. -L_ LastFjplllqode. .+ Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tho Charming Christmas Storv STREETS OF ILLUSION Featuring1 GLADYS HULETTE. Another I MUTT AND JEFF CARTOON ALICE HOWELL COMEBY. tHE AMERICAN GIRL (Episode 12). PRICES (Tax included), 5d.. 9d. and 1/1. NEW HALL. Doors open Nightly 7 p.m. ) THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY The MAID OF THE SOUTH IN THREE SCENES. —— FULL CASTE INCLUDING —— ED. CURTIS DOROTHY WALLER. JACK PATRICK. ANDY OLABK. QEORQE BATT. NITA JAROHB. AND A FULL BEAUTY CHORUS. PRICES (Tax included), 84. 1/3 and 1/10. PALACE CINEMA. Continuous Performance 5-30-10 p.m. > Children's Matinees: Monday, 4 pm; Saturday 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. EVELYN THAW in SHADOWS ON MY LIFE. AN INTERNATIONAL SNEAK. Comedy. THE SEVEN PEARLS (Episode 8). Thursday, Friday and Saturday. THELAWOFTHEGRKAT NORTH WEST s Featuring MARGERY WILSON. _-4- WHATS' SAUOE FOR THE GOOSE Comedy. THE HOUSE OF HATE (Episode 2\ PRICES (Tax included), 5d., 9d. & 1/1. Children's Matinees, Id.

THE NEW HALL. As was to -be expected, largq andituces have been the order of events at the New Hall over the Christmas Holidays, and greatly appreciated tho excellent production of the Anglo-Fee-uch play "Totnmv French Wife," by Mr. T. Ed war-J Ward's well-known company. The visit closes on Saturday evening. For the coming week there is another entertninifig programme ior patrons of this favourite amusement house, when arrangements have been made by the enterarising manager for the production of the new musical comedy. "The Maid of the South" (in three scenes). The easte is a powerful one, and includes those favouritesEd. Curtis, Dorothy Waller, Jack Patrick, Andy Clark, George Bfltt, together with a fnil Beauty Cborus. Popular Pries of Admission (including tax), 8d., 1/3 and 1/10.

THE PALACE CINKMA Following the cap ivatirg holiday programme p-ovided at the Palace Cinema, all will be sefn by, ous advertisement columns, there art- some brilliant pictures to bo presented during the coming week. Topph?sr the bill on Monday, Tuvsday and WednesdàY llext is the g-eat artint Evelyn Shaw in Shadows of my Lifa." This masterly production has thrilled huge audiences at f-ome of the largest picture houses and halls, and doubtless, will create a furore in Bargoed. Others in the list are a funny comedy". An Iriternationui Sneak," and Episode 8 of the popular serial The Seven Pearls." For the second half of the week there are also some fiue films, including il The Law of the Great North Weat' ill which Margery Wilson is to be featured; an amiising Comedy, What's Sauce for the Goose," and episode 2 of the new serial The House of Hate," with other topical sabjects form a most complete snenn.

HANBURY CINEMA. Lovers of high-class pictures should uot miss visiting theHanbnry Ciuema en Monday next and during the week, where a tip-top programme has been arranged. From Monday to Wednesday, the popular actor H. B. Warner will appear in -4 Th, Market of Vain Desire," a mag- nifioent produotionl "Lakes Laugh and Lather is the title of a side- splitting comedy, whilst there is a farther captivating episode of the Bull's Eye which terminates thif. exciting ferial. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the charming Christmas Story, Street of Illusion will be filmed, in which Gladys Hulette is to I be featured. In addition, another Alice Howell Comedy, a Mutt\ and Jeff Cartoon, and Episode 12 of The American Girl will be screened.

MESSRS H. BOSANKO &SON MARINE STORE DEALERS. BAROOED, Are Authorised (Permit No. 1566) TO COLLECT WASTE PAPER OF EVBBY DESCRIPTION. &hedule Prices Paid for all Grades 8sad a Post Card to the above* W* Psy CaTisaw 827 j

A TREDEGAR VETERAN HONOURED. On Wednesday evening an interest- ing ceremony twk place at the c&oes of the Tredegar Iron and Coat Com- pany, when Mr W. W. Hogan, the senior member of the pay department, was fittingly honoured on the com- pletion of 50 years' service on the clerical staff of the companyi Mr W. Strang, commercial mana- ger, presided, and spoke in compli- mentary terms of the sterling service rendered by the guest of the evening. Mr VV. P. Jenkins, chief of the pay department, presented M r Hagar. with a silver-mounted walking-stick suit- ably inscribed, and a gold scarf slide set with a diamond and sapphires. He expressed pleasure in being privi- leged to bear testimony to the sterling clerical qualities of the recip- ient Referring to the past, he said that their friend bad n?nv ? uphiU Btrl1gg!. Even the wodd w?r had made its demands upon him, his three soni having been called to the colours, one of whom had made the supreme sacrifice. He, however, had met all these things with a stout heart, and it was gratifying to find that at the completion of 50 years faithful service be was still able to I perform his duties with credit. j Messrs. J. Gou?h, P. Mantle, L. G. jPaterson and I. Hams spoke in a I similar congratulatory strain. Mr Hogan, in responding, thanked them all for the kind words spoken, and for the serviceable gifts. It all came as a surprise to him, and his feelings were such that words failed to express thetn. 1 fi*

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X.S.P.C.C. AND CHILD NEGLECT The National Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Children inves tigated 2,705 complaints of neglect and cruelty in England, Wales and Ireland during November1. Of the 2,652 completed cases, 2,581 were found true, affecting the welfare of' 7,564 children and involving 3,248 offenders. Warnings were issued in 2,325 cases; 81 were prosecuted (resulting in 80 convictions), and 175 .J 1 h f NVre dea't with .by trans f er or in other way§. In the Merthyr and dis- trict Branch during the same month twenty cases were dealt with, affect- ing Gil children. The loca: office of the Society is situated at 4, Fair View terrace, Merthyr Tydfil. ■ ■ — !• •

FOURTEEN V.C's. The Church Lads' 'Brigade has established a war record which indicates the value of the character training given during the past thirty years. Some 200,000 of its members and ex-membera have taken an active part in the war, and in addition to over live hundred honours, it has now obtained the fourteenth V.C. m the person of Arthur Knight (deceased) of the Canadian Forces, who was formerly a lad in Reigate Company, Church Lads' Brigade. This record cannot be claimed by any other organisation, or even by any of the great Public Schools, a.nd commends this admirable organisation for lads, to all who are interested in the training of the young.

-g "——— Total War Bonds (Bank of England) issue old duing last wpek amounted to £ "24,114 254, and of t,he Post Offiec, issite making a grand total to d'atr. £ 1,418,571,133. I'hf, War Savings Cer- tificates sold last week totalled 3;229,101

NEW YEAR'S GIFTS.    %M~ j v ? j/ .-t \t :rJI6'w ?i?. j? ? ?ON? ?nr .¡'\ !I'.   ?a@?e? c. A Large Selection of Christmas Presents ,IN JEWELLERY AND SILVER GOODS CAN BE OBTAINED AT ftp FRANK HARRISON'S, JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN, HANBURY BO AD, BARGO ED. t

BR,ILLIANT CYMANPA QANU AT BARQOED. One of the moat successful cy- manfaoedd held in the Rhymney Valley was that which took place at Calfaria, Bargoed, on Christmas Day, under the auspices of the United Welsh Noncomformist Churches of the district, viz Caersalem, Aber- Burgoed Calfaria, Betbania, and Noddfa, B rgoed Ainon and Taber- nacle, Gilfach. The conductor was Mr J. T. Jones, L.R.A.M., Treorchy, the well-known musician, who was formerly at Caersalem, Abecbargoed. The accompanists were: Messrs E. J. j Owen, A.T.S.C., Bargoed, and Mr T. Griffiths, Gilrach. The presidents for the several meetings were: Mr Wm. Evans, Bethania, morning; Mr Seth Jones, Tabernacle, Gilfach, afternoon and Rev. D. J. Bassett, Noddfa, evening. The union, which had a most successful course of meetings, had for its officers; Mr Wm. Evans, tailor, Regent Street, chairman; Mr J. C. Evans, tailor, Capel Street, vice. ohairman; Mr J. L. Jones, Henry r Stroet, treasurer; and Mr Mark Old, secretary. The singing was of a very high standard and reflected very great credit upon the conductor and ohoiisters, and particularly the officers of the Committee of the Uninn, who had worked so well to- gether. Mr. J. C. Evans, Capel St., was the conductor of the Children's Rehearsals, and during the Morning Session, Mr Wm. Evans (Regent House), as president, made some sympathetic remarks of the serious loss which Mr J. C. Evans, one of the most ardent workers of the Union, had recently sustained by the death of his wife As a token of oondolence the whole of the choristers and visitors stood up in silent reverence. Fuller detaiis of the festival will appear next week.

————— PRESENTATION 1 TO AN OLD BARQOEDIAN. A very interesting presentation took place at Bethania, C.M. Chapel, Bargoed, the week when Mr. Thomas Jones, Bristol Terrace, formerly of Rhymney, was the recipient of a wallet and treasury notes in recognition of his services to the cause, and in honour of his being the oldest deacon of the chapel. The chair was occupied by the Rev. D. L. Jenkins, and the presentation was made on behalf of the donors by Mrs. Llewelyn, Greenfield Street. Eulo- gistic speeches were delivered by Messrs. Elihu Davies, Wm. Evans, j J. J. Davies, W. M. Humphries and J. L. Jones (deacons); Solos were rendered by Miss Smith, Miss Davies, Mr George Jones, Mr Walter Jones,, and recitations delivered by Mr D. G. Williams, Miss Davies and Mr Tom Griffiths. In the course of the meeting a very interesting review of the progress of the Church was given by Mr. Thomas Jones and other members. A boy named Hodder, whilst driving a horse and milk float over a level cross ing near Abbotsbury, was run into by a train. Both the boy and the horse were killed.

FUN AND FANCY. Kim Passex: "Do you think it i* bad Aick to postpone a wedding? Mr. Batoki "N4 if you postpone it often enough." Magistrate: "I hope I shall not see you here again." Hard Case: "Not see me here agddn I Why, you ain't going to radga, are you? Tar ke: wI: wonder where Scribbler got the ekaracter of that peculiarly detestable villain in hi* new novel." Burke: "Oh, that's a portrait of the publisher who refused hie first book! "Mamma," complained a little 888 re. ountly, "teacher won't let me sing any more, I'm the fastest singer in school, toe! Sltady: m worried about my complexion, doctor. Look at my face!" Doctor: "You'll have to diet." Lady: "I never thought of that. What colour would suit me beet, do you think? Teacher: Now, children, if you want to learn anything well you must begin at the bottom.* Boy (at foot of class): "How about swimming, teachert- Mkm Hugg ins "My father is wry good at reading face?" Mr. Ki?am "Then I had better not print any kit^eo on yours! be4ter not print any on yours I œ_ut, father," protested the sweet young thing, have to dress this way these days to catch a husband." "You stand a better choace of catching cold," replied' the father. W. Iiai vaed persuasion and argument in vain. At last he said in deeperation: "Gladys, if you will marry me I will take out £ 100,000 of life insurance; if I die you will be we from want." "Yes," was the reply, "but what if you don't die? "Motier doesn't think she'll go to the theatre with us to-night, Albert." "Is that I have got three tickets. What ishiiu I do with the third one? "Give it to the man you a 1 wave go out to see between the acts. He can sit with us,- and you won't have to go out to see him." New Lady Border "Mercy! What thick, heavy coffee cups they use here." Old Boarder: "Yes; the idea is that your arm will get so tired lifting one cup you won't aek for a aecond." "Which sort of tea will you have, sir; green or Mack? said the shopman. Here wu a dilemma, but a bright idea came to the mere man-shopper. "Oh, we had better have black," he said; "it is for a funeral." Alfred: "Dad, where its Utopia,? Dad: "Utopia is the place where pteople live up to the advice .they give others, my son." "I don't see Old Giles round at your house at nights now." "You don't. "How's that? I thought he came eveiry night to talk with you about the war? "He did, till hie missus told mine that he alwaye raked out their fire before coming to sit with me. r. not having any feller oonduI ting at my fire coal-saving." The Marketer: "Aren't you wasting a good deaJ of that steak in trixaipiaff it? The Buteker: -No, ma'am. I weighed it ntet." "I hope," said the governor to the do. parting convict, "that you won't go back to your oM associations." No, air. I don't propose to aesociate myself with anybody who didn't have the advantages of just as good a prison as I had." Blayue: ak cosy ictUNr-eh t A man lol- liag i. tt easy chair, and hie wife leaning over him ts light his cigar." Payne: You haveft't eeell th companion picture to it, have you? Blayne: "Why, no I Payne: "It's the same man savagely chewing the ead of a aiM and writing a cheque." "What ia the matter with your wife? I see she's got her hand in a sling." "Beck- less driviag." "HoMeT "No, 0. A

FUN AND FANCY. "Why ?o I T?ay taxes?" &Aed a&& dat7BC.Cau".e they're (1?l? tb= b&A- ctate. aaM Q¡ smart heckler. She (at the corner): "Hes advertised as 'The Boy Pianist.' Why, he's fully Dine- fronHe: '-Yes, but he plays like a boy of atas. J Mistress: "Tf you want eggs to keep fresh they must be I- pt in a ooel place." Bridget: "I'll just mo tion it to the hens at ouoe, ma'am." "Johnny, I married your father because he eaved me from drowning," said his mother. "IT bet, then, that's why dad's always tellm" me not to go in for swim- min', said J U Liuny. Officer: Paddy, how do you like i soldiering?" iish Recruit: "Rightly, sorr. All me life I vorked for a farmer, an' he aiver wanat tcold me to ahtand at aise." Uppaon: "You have a new baby at your ku9% I Lear Downing: "Great Soot! And we live f«uT miles apart! I had no idea anyone oould Lear him that di-t.? f Mrs. Hix: "I don't believe in these faith cures brot?h' about by the laying on of hauda." 3if& Dix: "Well, 1 10. 1 cured my little boy of the oigarette habit in that way. Lady: Hec- o-'s sixpence for you and your friend each t » get a glass of beer WIth." Exhausted Furniture R-emover: "A glass of beer? Bless yer, lady, a glasa of beer ain't no more to us than a snowflake on a fed-hot btove r, Small Boy fhome from school): "Dad, is there really a shortage of paper?" Father: my tad Small Boy "Well, isn't it a waste of tire and paper to have to write disibedient 500 times at sobool t" Lady (at telephone): "Are you there? Are you My r. Frizzle, the barber? Well, I want my hair done for a party this evening." Mr. Frizzle (at other end of wire): "Cer. tainly, mum. Ill send a boy round in be minutes for it." Customer (as journeyman barber leaves the Bhr): "What did you discharge him for?" Barber: "Why, he ain't got no more aeoee than a stone wall! One of my oustmnew left a pair of razors bene to be sharpened, and that ignorant chump actually weat aad sharpened them so that the man oooM shave with them P* Teacher (at the end of an object-lesson on the cat): "Hrw is it that pussy can see in the daa-kr Tiny Tommy: Please, nw&w, because they feed him on lights.. (WeU, Master Fred," said a vimtot, "yoa don't know vho I am?" "Ob, yes, I do, you're tho man ma says would be a good catch for our Mary." I Tailor: "When will you pay me that billP" Smithkrns: "Upon my soul, old chap, you remind me of my little nephew." "I do? Why?" "Because you ask me questions that for the tile of me I can't answer." Uncle Jack, who was visiting them, wished to talk to little Lizzie's father at his office. He could not find the telephone directory, and thus appealed to three-year-old Eliza- beth for information regarding the telephone number. I >,zie, what does mother ask for when she talh < to daddy at his ofioeP" he in- quired. Lzz e was wise for her days. Money,w eiic lisped. I "Bet. darli.ig," murmured the love-lorn vouth, Ile-vpr% night for two woeks I have been on my bonded kaees before you. Have you no P;ty?" "I certainly have," epoko up the prett". flirt as she reached for her handbag. "liere's a shilling, go and have your tiousera pressed; after so much bend- ing they must be baggy at, the knees!" Little Tommy (surveying his new, howl- ing brother v-ith disgust): "I 'spect the angels are having a quiet time now, mother, don't yout" Mother: "Why". Little To Tny: "'Qmithey Iva got rid of that aotsy thing, .Iti