Western Mail Wednesday April 7th 1926.
DAVIES - HODGES.
A wedding of considerable interest to West Wales was solemnised at the Parish Church of
St. Peter and St. Paul, Bath, on Tuesday, when Mr. T. Howell DAVIES, C.C., solicitor of
Brynhir, Carmarthen , was married to Miss Gwladys Evelyn HODGES, youngest daughter of the
late Mr. George HODGES and of Mrs. HODGES, of Guildhall-square, Carmarthen. The bridegroom
is a well-known public man, being a member of the Carmarthen County Council (chairman of
the finance committee), and an advocate with an extensive practice. The bride belongs to
an old and respected Carmarthe family which has been prominent in the religous and musical
life of the town for many years.
The ceremony was peformed by the Archdeacon of Bath (the Ven. S.A. BOYD, M.A., B.C.L.).
Given away by her brother, Mr. A.J. HODGES, F.A.I., Fishguard, the bride wore a gown of
silver tissue underlined with pale pink georgette trimmed with silver lace and orange
blossom. She had an embroidered Brussels veil mounted on a coronet of orange blossom which
formed a train. Her bridemaids were Miss Betty HODGES, Fishguard, and Miss Gwyneth ROGERS,
Bath, (nieces of the bride), and Miss Eluned CLEMENT, Brynhir, (niece to the bridegroom).
The bride who was married from the residence of her sister, Mrs. ROGERS, Beachen Cliff,
Bath, is serving her articles with Mr. T. Howell DAVIES, and is now studying for final
examination being the first Carmarthen lady to do so.
THOMAS - JENKINS.
At Abenezer Chapel, Swansea, on Tuesday the wedding took place of Mr. D.J. THOMAS, second
son of Mr. and Mrs. Griffith THOMAS, Glynlea House, Bynea, Llanelly, and Miss Lal JENKINS,
B.A., only daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H. Parry JENKINS, New-road, Llandilo, (late of Saron,
Aberaman). The Rev. D.J. LEWIS, B.A., Tumble, officiated, assisted by the Revs. T. Bryn
THOMAS, Ferndale, and H. Eynon LEWIS, Cardiff (uncle of the bride). The bride who was
given away by her father, wore a gown of ivory georgette trimmed with pearls over
crepe-de-chine. A coronet of orange blossoms held in place the bridal veil of white tulle,
and she carried a bouquet of white lilies, tulips and heather. She was attended by Miss
Alice C. THOMAS, headmistress of Cwmddu Council School, Llandilo (sister of the
bridegroom). Mr W. Rhys THOMAS, of Haslfway Council School, Llanelly, acted as best man. A
reception was afterwards held at the Hotel Cameron, where about forty guests were
present. Mr. and Mrs. D.J. THOMAS later left for Torquay and the South Coast. The bride
for the last eight years has been senior Welsh Mistress at the Ferndale Secondary School,
while the bridegroom is the present headmaster of Tumble Council School Llanelly.
WILLIAMS - CRAM.
The marriage was solemnised at Ewyas Harold, Herefordshire, of Mr. W.S. WILLIAMS, son of
Mr. Walter WILLIAMS, Bridgend, to Miss Margery CRAM, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.D.
CRAM, of Glen Alva, Ewyas Harold. The Rev. C.H. PORTER officiated, and the service was
fully choral. The bride who was given away by her father, was attired in a frock of pearl
grey crepe-de-chine, with a handkerchief skirt of printed mauve georgette, and wore a
mauve hat trimmed with silver. She carried a bouquet of mauve tulips. Her twin sisters,
who attended her, were attractively gowned in delphinium blue, beaded in crystal, and
their hats of black georgette were very pretty. They carried bouquets of blue irises. The
bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Gwyn WILLIAMS. Mr. A. Edgar TUNLEY and Mr.
L.Douglas ASHTON (cousins of the bride) acted as groomsmen. After a reception at the
bride's home Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS left by car for Hereford en route for London.
Mr. Samuel BREEZE died at Porth on Tuesday in his 80th year. A native of Llanidloes, he
made his home at Porth 60 years ago when he began working at the Cymmer Colliery. He was
skilled craftsman and was soon promoted to the position of foreman carpenter which he held
for over 40 years. He was senior deacon and treasurer of the Saslem Welsh Basptist Church,
Porth, and was also instrumental in opening va branch church at Pisgah, Trebanog, where
again he became a deacon. He is survived by a widow, three sons, and four daughters.
Mr.J.H. JONES, of Frondeg, Heathfield, Swansea, died rather suddenly on Tuesday at his
residence at the age of 59. He was an active worker in connection with Ebenezer
Congregational Church, and much interested in the Welsh drama movement. His brother, Mr.
Evan JONES, was formerly a member of the Swansea Council.
Mr. John BOUND, Wynnstay, Spa-road, Llandrindod Wells, died on Monday evening after a
brief illness. Mr. BOUND, who was over 70 years of age, came to Llandrindod Wells from
Herefordshire about 40 years ago, and for some time carried on a boot and shoe business in
the High-street. He was afterwards lessee of the lake for some years, and then retired
from business. He leaves a widow, one son, and three daughters, all of whom are married.
The funeral takes place tomorrow (Thursday) at Llandrindod Old Church.
An old Swansea resident has passed away in Miss Charlotte THOMAS, of Springfield, Ffynone.
She was the sister of the late town-clerk of Swansea, Mr. John THOMAS.
John Patrick