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I WAR MEMORIAL FOR RHYMNEY. I PUBLIC" MEETING. A public meeting convened by the Rhymney Urban Council, for the purpose of a permanent War Memorial for the Rhymney Urban District was held at the Parish Hall on Wednes- day eveuiug. Mr H. M. Thomas, J P., chairman of the Council, presided. There was a fair nttendauoe. The primary object of the meeting was prefaced by the presentation of gold watches to Corporals Wake and Whout, both of whom had gained the Military Medals. The Chairman in presenting the heroes with the watches on behalf of the Welcome Home Fund, congratulated the recipi- ents upon their distinguished service in the field, where he understood they had been serving their country for three years. He wished them long I ife to enjoy The frnitapof their splendid service. Conn. D. T. Williams, the chairman of the Welcome Home Fund, said this was not the first occasion they had bad the pleasure of presenting watcher to Rhyinuey boys, as an appreciation from the public for their devotion to duty and the self-sacrifioes which they had made on behalf of their King and Country. The fact that they had been awarded the M.M. showed that trey possessed judgment when they were in particularly dangerous suri-ourid. ings and did not lose their heads. A large number of Rhymney men had distinguished, themselves on the field of battle during the past 4i years. These men had made very great sacri- fices in the put, and he had himself thought of what they must endure in the trenches during the winter. He was glad, and no doubt the men were, that it was now all over and they would be able to onjoy some of the peace and comforts in the defence of which they had fought so nobly. Mr Lloyd Marks congratulated the recipients upon their valour on tbe field, by which they had won the dis- tinctions from their commanding officer. Rhymney had figured well during the war and the public Idly recognised this by the support which they had given to the Welcome Hnrne Fund, through whose auspices watches were presented. He asked the public to continue that support, so as to en- able the Committee to present each one of Rhymney's heroes with some recognition, which they could keep for many years and hand down to their children as mementoes of what their fathers had done. Mr Ben Jonea, J.P., the secretary of the Welcome Home Fund, also congratulated the young men upon their return home. He reminded the public that a number of Rhynmey men were still due to come home, and in order that each one should be recognised it was highly important that each should be supported. They wanted something more than speeches, Thty desired actions. There was a conoert to take place shortly and he asked them to advertise it weli and also support it. The Chairman then presented the two watches, and Corporals Whent and Wake expressed their thanks to the Committee and contributors for their gifts. Dealing with a perma- nent War Memorial the Chairrr.au said there was a general feeing amongst the public that something should be done, several people had spoken to him on the matter. The meeting was now open for suggestions as to the form the memorial should take. Mr H. T. Milee asked whether it was possible that the Lawn Grounds could be obtained as a public park. The offer had been made to the public some years ago. Mr Ben Jones said the project would be a-great ene, and he thought that a committee should be formed to consider the whole project and submit their finding* to another meeting. I C011 illor W. Griffiths said they were all agreed that it was desirable that a war memorial should be er-tob- lished, but it should be in the form of a general one, which would be applicable to Rhymney and /Aber- | tjsswg. This was the Irst pablie ?t I = ti n? which had been held, although the matter had been dia- cussed at the council meeting. He thought they should first pass a resolution that a war memorial was desirable and that they ask the united action of Rhymney and Abertysawg to bring about the scheme. Rev. J, Ii. Dewi Williams, Vicar <&kymoey, ?b&vmg ?XBrcascd Iüa t" tb8 _.n <s?W?M<t, I supported most heartily the sug- I gestion of Councillor W. Griffiths. The motion te establish a war memorial was carried, and a committee representative of each of the four wards was appointed to consider the several schemes and submit them to another public meeting.

I CONCERT AT DBRI. I Despite the unfavourable weather on Thursday night, there was a fairly large audience at the Church Hall, Deri, to hear the noted Bargoed Ladies' Choir, under the leadership of Madame M. J. Carrutbers, who for many years resided at Deri, and rendered good service as organist of Nazareth Congregational Churoh. She also had a most successful career as a soloist in eisteddfodau, her record being a remarkable one. The chair was occupied by Mr T. Davies, the librarian at Bargoed, the proceeds being in aid of St. Peter's Church Funds. The Chairman, in an inter- esting speech, dwelt upon the noble work the choir had accomplished for various charitable institutions, always giving their services voluntary. The concert opened with a piano- forte solo by Miss Winnie Weaver, whose clever manipulation was much admired, whilst her sister, Miss M. Weaver, was also heard to advantage at the piano. The following contribu- ted solos to an excellent programme: Madame Beddoe Thomas, Madame Bees Thomas, Misses Smith, B. J. Williams, B. Thomas, Elsie Prinoe, Madame Brown Gillingham, Master Trevor Browen. The ohoir sang Gwlad y Delyn," Excelsior," and Don't forget the Old Folks" magni- ficently. They posess beautiful voices, well-trained and their singing reached a high mark ef efficiency, reflecting greatest credit on their conductress. ■ ■■i is

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r- J W Home-making again. M ANY YOP.g people are again bome-making, and find the existing hi h prices of ] Furniture a a?rious problem. 1he only way in which the present high prices or good quality Furniture can be avoided is by buying direct from the actual makers. THE PONTYPRIDD FURNISHING CO., Make practically every article tbev sell, and it will pay you to call and see the Nalue offered. THE W PONTYPRIDD FURNISHSSI6 CO., THE.' FIRM WITH THE FACTORY AND 11 SHOPS. [ jHANBURY ROAD, BARGOED

R.A.O.B. CEREMONY AT I BARGOED. A grand united raising of members of the Hanbury Lodge, McDonnel Hotel, and the Sir Roger Thomas Lodge, Capel Hotel, took place, at, the large Lodge Boom, McDonnell | Hotel, on Thursday evening last, I when eleven members were raised to I the Second Degree of Primoship, and ¡I' Knight Richard Pugh to the high j honour of the right honourable. There only being two right honour- able in the whole of the Rhymney I Valley, also Primo Josiah Edwards and Primo Thomas Merriott was 1 Raised to the honour of Knighthood. The whole of the officers of the Merthyr Provincial Grand Lodge were present, and they were, on their arrival, provided with a splendid oold luncheon, provided by the host and hostess, Mr end Mrs D. J. Mor- gan. There was a record attendance of members from various Lodges of the valley, including Rhymney, Pont- lottyn, New Tredegar, Brithdir, Cwmsyfiog, Aberbargoed, Deri, Fochriw, Gelligaer, Pengam, Pleur- de-lis, Hengoed, Llanbradach, Bed- wellty, Blackwood, and Abertysswg. The installing offioers were Right Honourable David Sullivan, Grand Provincial Primo of the Merthyr Province, also Right Honourable Harry John, New Tredegar, Knight I H. Shepherd, and others. Several I first-elftss artistes were present! during the evening and rendered I first elaM baraaony to the meeting, I also the Prize Male Voice Party of ( the Hanbury Lodge was present, and I gave several selections in an excellent style. The result of the gathering was a great credit to the cause of BuffaloiBEu, which at present is very Mnf it fee myonoy Val!«y.

10, -0 -bxiicNw- TREDBOAR. I To Mr H. J. 0. Shepard, olerk to the Urban District Council, a cordial welcome wa extended by the Chair- man (Mr T. Jackson) and several members at a meeting on Tuesday evening, on the occasion of his return to civil life after serving 21 years with the Army in France. Mr Shepard thanked the council for their generosity t.) him. In the annual report of Mr J. Morgan, B.oC., headmaster of Trede- gar County School, to the Governors at Monday' meeting, it was btated that the number of applications for aamissionii-. September exceeded the vacancies, and even after test examination the number was too high. He suggested that in future the examination be held a week before the term opened, and the places allocated according to the position on the list. This was agreed to. There are 270 pupils in the school at the present time. Mr R. S. Grierson presided at the annual meeting of the Chamber of Trade on Tuesday evening. It was I reported that during the year the Chamber had raised 9,2000 towards the local wti distress fund, and had also coi.trio.ited jS136 10a. towards the funds or the local hospital. The membership of the Chamber had in- creased by 23. Officers were elected as follows -President,, Mr W. A. B. Harvey; hon president, Alderman T. J. Price, J .P.; treasurer, Mr G. Rosenbaum; secretary, Mr F. B. Powell; auditors, Messrs C. Flnoh and E. H. Woodward.

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