Monmouth Guardian and Bargoed and Caerphilly Observer

Don't Forget That by far the Largest Selection of FURNITURE In the Principality is held by BEVAN & COMPY.  ;SCOMPANY '.N9? 3 t i AOP THE ? t r? ???e ?f<L ?tt  IRGEST ? ?o.??BM W kL E S, Their numerous Branches are crammed with everything required for COMPLETE FURNISHING. A11 Goods are Warranted, and Sold at the Lowest possible Margin of Profit, and Delivery is Free up to 200 Miles of any Branch   Whtn's& /Pas ?% ?   ? *???SN??L {Said "YES" ?K'' .???? The next question you should ask is, Mil* A • .M y Dear, r 0 }'Il what Firm would YOJ wish our Home to be Furnished ? Her answer would, of course, be as follows By the same Firm as supplied Mother with her ex- cellent Goods, the well-known, old- established Firm, ,I I'! M il III IVI, i I J II ¡.. l L LIMITED, Wales' Largest Furnishers Known far and wide ana Registered as The ('ai diff Furnishers," Near Empire and 97. St. Mary Street CARDIFF, Also Swansea, Newport, Fontypool, Pontypridd, and Llanelly. ulAMONDS AT N EXT TO "6'  R^ALLL^DIAMONDS TO JACTORY pMCE? I Havinj; 'lis own hugefactory and ex- f I A %-I ii- ,i i- ckkii htige factory ittid ex- ic n g d o l n ? A \lurc has ^at 1 o d ay's /s&i mk. /7/ „ aST*. o3/- wiis a sound investment. Soj-Jw 351'.K*n7L,doin. A t)urchas(,-it to-dav's i( fulS INLSAMUEL T8 "U" '•«•*«» I 172, COMMERCIAL ST., ?r.l „ # If unable to call write to- Ig 22, 23 & 26a, H!6H ST. I)ianion(Is If unable to call wr i-te tr,-  A 2M, HIGH ST. FULL63/- /TttH. UCO^S1^TO H Samuel. 110. Market MONTH'$ I'l a t. i nuir to H Samuel. 110. metrke!, PAID iEl 0 m N- EWPORT. '1 11 dav for Free cat alogu':? RAIL FAITE E8 f)i?, t, s c t t i n Street, Marchester. IF YOU WANT TO Furnish or re-Furnish Wtaely and Well, yoti cannot do better than pay me a visit. Most' of my Goods are made in my own Workshops. I have been Es- tablished in this Valley over Half-a-€Jentury. K,tr-up' oKtenng, Re-polishing and Rerairs done only by Ex- perienced Workmen No Shoddy Work douc ENTIJlATR* FREE FOR .\1,,1, WORK Special Show of Kitchen Dressers, Bedroom Suites, Bedroom & Ware of every description. Motor Cycles, Cycles, and all Accessories. Venetian Blinds a Speciality. Buy with a Firm with a Half-a-OentuYy's Reputation. ISRAEL FINE, Lawn Terrace, Rhymney.   I ?,?i l. '3 a 3: r:3'N c:H tiC A:¡V YD

RHYMNEY. I LITERARY TREAT.—The committee of the Rhymney Workmen's Library and Institute have arranged for a course of six popular lectures to be delivered at the Institute, under the auspices of the Y. M. C.A. Industrial Department. The first lecture will be given on Tuesday evening next by Mr G. Howells, F.G.S., London. Subject, Russia and her Future." < COMPETITIVE MEETING—A success- ful competitive meeting was held at Beulah Chapel on Christmas Night, under the auspices of the Sunday- school, when an interesting pro- gramme was gone through. The adjudicators were Music, Mr D. H. Walters, A.C., Bedwas (formerly of Rhymney); recitations, MrD. Hughes Thomas. The accompaniments were ably played by Mr Harry Acremanj j and Mr D. T. Williams,"conductor. • FOOD CONTROL—A meeting of the Food Control Committee was held on Monday evening at the Council I Chambers, Mr R. Rutherford, J.P., 4 presiding. Business was of the ordi- nary routine. The Executive Officer (Mr D. Morgan) presented his report upon the work carried out since the previous meeting, which report was considered satisfactory.—-The Clerk submitted correspondence received from the Assistant Divisional Com- missioner with reference to the enforcement of a prosecution ior a breach of the Food Control Orders, but the committee unanimously deci- ded to adhere to its previous decision not to institute proceedings. 1 PRISONERS' RETURN.—During the I' last few weeks quite a number of local prisoners of war have returned j home, and thMr experiences bear record of the brutal treatment of the Hun. On Saturday evening Capt. Alfred Phelps, son of Mr and Mrs I. Phelps, Crumlin Villa, reached Rhymney from Schweinitz, Germany. Capt. Phelps, who was on the staff of the 2-6 Royal Warwicks Regiment, was taken prisoner in the great offensive on March 22nd, in the St. Quentin region. Although suffering from the effects of gas and a septic foot, he, with hundreds of others, had to march for some days, and, wtL-hoiri food or oveu waler to quench their thirst, their condition can be br'?er iLu.?i?cd than described. When i?cuing Rast?tt, their Ih'st place oi internment, the effects of Lhis treatment were soon manifest, and, as a result, the ofiicer was in hospital for two months. The ajlpiiances of the insfitutiori were of a most primi- tive kind. Upon his recovery, he was later transferred to a permanent camp at Schweinitz, where the con- ditions were much better, but the food of a restricted character. The subsequent arrival of the food parcels from the homeland, however, relieved the situation, and naturally cheered the hearts of the captives. These parcels were a veritable god-send, and in reality their existence was dependent upon them. Interrogated as to the upheaval in Germany during the last few months, Capt. Phelps said that the revolution reached his camp on the 10th November, the day' preceding the actual signing of the Armistice, yet they were not liberated until the 19th December, and were fortunate in getting away on that date. The privations of the earlier period of internment are still apparent upon this officer as with thousands of other comrades who unfortunately fell into the bands of the Huns. 1** r THE BIG PusH-The chief 'event in the town on New Year's Day was the grand Patriotic Fair at the Middle Rhymney Council School, organised by the Ladies' Committee in aid of Local War Charities Despite the unfavourable weather there was a crowded attendance, and business was of a brisk character in distribu- ting the 3000 parcels at the various stalls. The schools were suitably decorated and presented a gay appear- ance, Apart from the "Fair" every provision was made for the entertain- ment of the huge crowds that were present. At intervals a musical pro- t gramme was provided by the Ladies' Choir (conducted by Miss Mary Rich- ards, U.C W.), the Gwent Orchestral [ Society (Mr Morgan Lewis), Rhym- ney Male Voice Party (Mr Abel E. f Jones, A.C.), the Gipsy Band (Mr T. H. Andrewartha, and other artistes. Whilst the side shows, art gallery, Ac-, added to the pleasure, and at the same time swelled the coffers," the enterprise proving a great financial success, upon which the promoters and the other workers are to be heartily congratulated. The opening Il ceremony was gracefully performed by Coun. H. M. Thomas, J.P., the r- popular chairman of the District Council, wbo, as president of the coai- mittee, worked as usual with much enthusiasm. lie was ably seconded by the other ofifcers, viz., Mrs. li. Y. Redwood (Terrace House) vice-piesi- dent Mrs. ,T. Edwards (Plasgwyn;, treasurer, with Miss Annie Jones (Plantation-street) as the active secre- tary. The stall-holders were Mrs W. T. Hopkin and Mrs D. M. Rees Mrs J. W. Price and Miss Brenda Gale; Mrs. Rutherford and Mrs. Will- iams Mrs. W. Griffitbs (Aberiys- swg) and Miss Thomas; Mrs. J. T. Williams and Miss P. Jones Mrs Redwood and Miss Tyler; Mesdames Thomas and B. Jones M rs and the Misses Maddocks; Mesdames Harris and Evans; Mesdames E. Barrett j and Gooden Misses M. J. and M. A. Williams Mesdames Evans and Lewis Mesdames J. Edwards and W. R. Morgan, together with a large number of attendants.

ABEKTVSSWG. PRISONERS OF WAR —The inhabi- tants of Abertysswg are as patriotic i- as any place in the country. At a. recent concert at the Workmen's Hall, presentations of a Wrist Watch were made to Corporal David Samuel, Corporal Ferriday, and Private D. Morgan, repatriated prisoners of war. The following prisoners, who arrived this week, viz., Privates Wm. Isaac Smith, P. Pumford, Jacob Edwards, aid John Harding, will receive similar presentations in due course. It wili be remembered that the first I prisoner of war to return home, Ser- geant R. Gent, VM* also presented with a wrist; watch some time ago at pu blio, meeting called for that pur- I ic!i "P,V., Cori -,i:l satis bctio'1 to the v. hole of the inhabitants. It would, no Joubt, give similar satisfaction if these prisoners were presented in a like manner. Mention shoiild be made of the noble work which the Ladies' War Guild, are performing on behalf of Prisoners of War and others returning from active service.

NEWTrieõEOAR. I 1 DISTRIBUTION.—On New Year's night at the Rescue Station, a large gathering assembled to witness the distribution of prizes and medallions to members successful at the St. John Ambulance examination. Ald. N. Phillips, J.P presided, and congratu- lated both the instructor (Mr John Wilkinsj and students on their work On behalf of the class, Mrs J. Ed- wards presented Mr Wilkins with a gold chain. Mrs N. Phillips pre- sented the medallions. On Christmas Nieht a grand cot- cerfc was givon at Uchdir Congjregv tional Chapel (kindly lent), organised by th\ looal chnrches in aid of the New Tredegar and Tirphil Relief Fund. A go(,d audieuce assembled and yrenily appreciated the splendid progranimo provided by the famous New Tredegar and District Choral Sosiof v, under the able conductorship of Mr D. Aeron Parry, assisted by the following eminent artistes Soprano, Madame Cutter. Ebbw Vale; cun- tralto, Miss Myfan^y Walters,'piiza winner nfc tht! Nation*! E rtt«'dd'od tenor., Mr J L. B bb, Newbridge; bass, Mr Hen Nicholas, Maesycwrnmer (National piiz • wiuuer) t-ael; of whom I wro hear-d to ad vantage in their several sel-ei ions. Tbe choit-iva4 also in splendid form, and gave quite inspiring renderings of the gleen and choruses, which fully merited the loud applause that greeted each ren- dering. Mr Parry, tbe talented con- ductor, who his laboured bard in bringing his choit- to sueb a state of perfection, deserves to be w irmly com- plimented upon providing such a fine musical tret.i. Mr W. Mark English abiy discharged the duties of chair- man, in the absence through illness of MrT. Bailey, M.E.,and the accom- paniments were efficiently played by Mr J. Haydn Parry, A.L.C.M., the Lrtliiaut accompanist of the hoit.

THE NW HALL Pi'\go,-rs in Bi"ifoed and district w'M, Mi; fe< I sure, welcome the fa, t f t the coming week the enter- printing management, have made ar- rangements for the new and p<>pnls<r comely, "A H i I I C;, r I'M Wedding" to b> stHtred at the New Hall on Mon- day, Tuesday and Wedrjesday next. 1 his delightful industrial play has had a v,-ry tiuccessful tour, and will he pro- duced by a ino t t-fficient company of actors and actresses. Ou Thursday, Friday and Saturday, there is a com- pit-,te ich,ir;ge of programme, when "The Lass of Dingley Moor" will be put formed. It should be added that the costumes and scenery are of an elaborate character, thus ensuring a tirst-chias production.

THE PALACE CINfcMA. As will be seen by our advertise- ment oolumns, the programme to be presented at the Palace Cinema during- the forthcoming week is of a verv diversifying character. Topping the list, froiu Monday to Wednesday is trie great picture, "Adam Bode," a real masterpiece in films, in which the famous artist. Brans by Williams, will figure in the leading role. Supporting thin are two excellent triangle comet dies, "A False Ahrm" hond Their Indian Uncle." together with episode 9 of The Seven Pearls" For the Second moiety of the week the leading picture is The Lust of the Ages, another fioe production in seven paits* Others in the lint include an atnusirg cutaio, Getting the Evidence,' and a further instalment of the new serial, The House of tJ Ut\"

HANBURY CINEMA. The continuous p'( formance at this favourite picture-hou h maintains its .popularity. Another excellent bill of fare is to be provided ii-x( week. On Monday, 1 uenday and Wednesday the ii sfc position is given to thftf notable in which Miss .J une and Langhorne Barton are being loatured. fhis is a most captivating picture, and is certain to win the ap- preciation of all patrons of the Han- bury. Admirers of Charlie Chaplin will have another side-splitting special "Charlie the Pel feet Lady." There is also a fine patriotic film, I' Red, White, and Blue From Thursday to Saturday there is again a fine series OL films, including "The Frivolous Woman" and episode 13 of the serial, The American Girl." A*

Majur E. W. Broackes, Welsh Regi- ment, who has IIOIV returned to Mon » mouthahire from Germany, was a prwor.er in the bands of the enemy for a considerable time af Le:, Wing posted as missing, before any news cou ld be obtained as to his w here- aboots. His relat ives fiot became aware that be was a prisoner when his bankers informed them that they had received a cheque drawn by Major Broackes in Germany. —————— flit 1

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