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LOCAL OBITUARY NOTICES.

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LOCAL OBITUARY NOTICES. A SWANSEA VALLEY MINISTER. The death is announced of the Rev. William Mendwy Davies, the pastor of Seion Congre- gational Chapel, Glais, Swansea Valley, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning. The rev. gentleman, who was only about 34 years of age. was very popular at Glais. especially with the younger generation, in whom he took considerable interest. He had held the pastorate of Seion for the last ten years. Much sympathy is felt with the widow and two children. ME. L. L. VANDERPUMP, SWANSEA. Mr. L. L. Vanderpump, a highly-esteemed Swansea solicitor and member of the firm of Ingledew. Sons. and Vanderpump (of Cardiff and Swansea), just died after a long and painful illness. He had lived for about six years at Swansea, and was 56 years of age. He became too weak to undergo a needful operation which he had awaited with patience for some time. THE HON. CHARLES HERBERT. The Hon. Charles Herbert, son of the second Earl of Powis, died on Saturday morning, at his residence. Orleton Hall, Shropshire. He was bom in 1827. was a J.P. and D.L. for Shrop- shire, and was for many years Chancellor of the Diocese of Lichfield. MR. THOMAS HARRIES, J.P., LLECHRYD. The death of Mr. Thomas Harries, J.P.. of Llecbryd, near Cardigan, took place on Mon- day morning at hia residence in the above- named village. He had filled the office of Liberal agent for Cardiganshire for a large number of years. Mr. Harries had also bepa a member of several public bodies. In 1872 he was added to the commission of the peace for the borough of Cardigan. For many years he was an active propagandist of advanced Liberalism in Cardiganshire, and it is owing power the party owe their position in great extent the party owe their position in the county to-day. He was a man of consider- able local influence, and an uncompromising Nonconformist. He took a very prominent part in the formation of school boards, and also the establishment of the county council in Cardiganshire. ALDERMAN ROBERTS, MANCHESTER. The death took place on Tuesday of AIder- man Roberts, of Manchester, who took a grea t part in the promotion of higher education in Wales, being actively identified) with Aberyst- with College. The deceased gentleman, who was 84 years of age. was brother to Sir William Roberts, physician to the late Queen. For 35 years he took part in the public life of Manchester, and six years ago filled the office of Lord Mayor. He was founder and head of a large firm engaged in the Man- chester trade. MISS CLAPP, NEWPORT. Miss Clapp, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. W. M. Clapp, who many years ago was a well-known colliery proprietor in Monmouth- shire. died somewhat suddenly from heart failure at her residence at Caerau, Caerau- roa-d, Newport, on Tuesday, in her eightieth year. She had been an enthusiastic Church worker and philanthropist. MRS. BOWEN, MORRISTON. Mrs. Bowen, relict of the late Mr. Thos. Bowen. of Morriston, and mother of Mrs. Wm. Williams, of Maeaygwernen, has just died, at the age of 75. MR. H. A. ADDIS, J.P., USK. Mr. H. A. Addis, J.P., chaarman of the Usk District Council, died at his residence, Fern- leigh. on Tuesday evening. He had been chairman of the council for about four years. and by virtue of his office a J.P. He was secretary to the Usk Gas Company. Mr. Addis. who was 62 years of age. had not been well for some time. but he only took to his bed a few days ago. He was a staunch Con- servative and Churchman. DEATH OF A CARDIFF CAPTAIN AT SEA. Captain F. F. Bement. of the Liverpool steam- ship Asama. died while the vessel was crossing the Atlantic Ocean four days' sail from New York on a voyage from China and Japan. The deceased captain when at home resided at 82, Claude-road. Cardiff, and at the time of his death was in his fifty-eighth year. The Asama is owned by Messrs. James Mark Wood, Liverpool, and Captain Bement had been in their service as captain for a great many years, and was held in the highest esteem by his employers. The cause of death was Bright's disease. He died on the 13th of October, and his body was buried at sea the following day. The chief officer on the captain's decease navigated the Asama to New York. where on arrival Captain Outledge was appointed to her command.

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