WESTERN MAIL FRIDAY DECEMBER 10. 1926. No. 316.
FUNERAL OF MRS. BUTLER, BURRY PORT.
The funeral took place at Burry Port of Mrs. BUTLER, widow of the late Mr.
James BUTLER, New-street, Burry Port. Mrs BUTLER belonged to one of the oldest
families in the district.
The following clergy officiated: Dr. Caleb HUGHES (vicar of Pembrey), Rev. H.
HOWELL (vicar of Llandilo'rfan, Brecon), Rev. J. WILLIAMS (vicar of
Llangendeirne), and the Rev.J. B. THOMAS (curate of St. Mary's, Church, Burry
Port).
The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh BUTLER (Pontypridd), son and
daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. James J. BUTLER (Treorky), son and
daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. WHEELER (Burry Port), daughter and son-in-law; Mr.
and Mrs. John BUTLER (Burry Port), son and daughter-in-law; Mr. Tom BUTLER
(Burry Port), son; Mr. and Mrs. William BUTLER (Burry Port) son and
daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. David BUTLER (Pembrey) son and daughter-in-law;
Mr. and Mrs. J. MORRIS (Narberth), son-in-law and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Fred
JONES, son-in-law and daughter; Mr. Moore BUTLER (Treorky), grandson; Miss
Gwenda WHEELER (Burry Port), grandaughter; Rev. Hugh THOMAS (Ogmore), brother;
Dr. David THOMAS (Ogmore), nephew; Rev. H. HOWELL (Brecon), cousin; Mr. W.
THOMAS (Pembrey), brother; Miss Mary BUTLER (Treorky), grandaughter; Mr. William
BUTLER (Aberkenfig), brother-in-law; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred BUTLER Aberkenfig),
brother-in-law.
MR. G. SIMS, ABERTRIDWR.
The death has taken place of George SIMS (22), son of Mr. and Mrs. George
SIMS, Abertridwr. He was a capable euphonium player and a member of the Windsor
Colliery Silver Band, Abertridwr, and the South Wales and Monmouthshire Brass
Band Association.
MR. R. FRASER, PONTARDULAIS.
The death has taken place of one of the best-known Pontardulais inhabitants in
the person of Mr. Robert (Bob) FRASER, Thorndale, Swansea-road. He was 81 years
of age. He worked for years at the Hendy Tin-plate Works, from where he left to
join the post-office staff and worked at Llanedy and Llanon district for over 30
years until his retirement on pension. He was a Conservative, and served as
sexton both at St. Teilo's Welsh Parish Church and St. Michael and All Angels,
for a great many tears. His only son is Mr. John FRASER, headmaster of Council
Schools at Ferndale.
MR. RHYS ABRAHAMS, MERTHYR.
The death as occurred at the age of 80 years of a well-known Merthyr resident.
Mr. Rhys ABRAHAMS, Abermorlais-terrace, formerly treasurer of the Salem Welsh
Congregational Church, Heolgerrig. He is survived by two daughters Mrs. Gwen
LEWIS, and Mrs. DAVIES.
MR. H. THOMAS, NELSON.
The death occurred at Nelson on Thursday of Mr. Henry THOMAS, Berthgron Farm.
Mr. THOMAS, who was 73 years old, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David
THOMAS, Nelson, and was one of the best known farmers in South Wales. For a
number of years he had been church-warden at St. John's and prior to that at
Llanfabon Parish Church. He was prominently identified with the Llanfabon and
Gelligaer branch of the Farmer's Union. He leaves one son, Mr. David THOMAS,
Hendai Farm, Gelligaer; and three daughters. Mrs. Edith EDWARDS, widow of Capt.
Josiah EDWARDS, Aberdare, Mrs. Mattie SIMONS, wife of the Rev. L. C. SIMONS,
M.A. Vicar of Treherbert, and Miss Forrie THOMAS.
CARDIFF MAYORS YULETIDE FUND. -(some more names and addresses).
Mr. Chas. E. DOVEY, Ainsdale, 39, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. £5.5.0.
Mr. W. I. BANBURY, Tydraw-road. £5.5.0.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas JONES, 8, The Avenue, Llandaff.£5.0.0.
Mr. W. E. THOMAS, Merivale, Newport-road. £2.2.0.
Mr. Morgan CROWTHER, Ascot House, Lansdowne-road, Cardiff. £2.2.0.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Alwyn SMITH, 80, Cathedral-road. £2.2.0.
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. WEDLAKE, Brynmor, Penylan. £2.2.0.
Mr. J. HOWARD-JONES, 24, Cathedral-street. £2.2.0.
Mr. W. A . PHILLIPS, J.P., and Mrs. PHILLIPS, Redbroke, Caerphilly. £2.2.0.
Dr. Howell REES, J.P.,Glyndwr, 190, Newport-road. £2.2.0.
John Patrick