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iJeatf) of 3J. 1U dihlmi fco^rta, Celtmnt 13a!2. IT is with sincere regret that we have to record the death of one of the best-known residents of Coiwyn. Bay, in the person of Mr J. Llewelyn Roberts, of The Hotel Metropole. During the latter part of last week he was taken ill, and he passed away on Sunday morning, at the early a& of 28 years. The only son of the late re-, spected Councillor John Roberts, one of the fathers of Colwyn Bay, Mr Llewelyn Roberts, Was born at Bolton, and as a lad removed with «is parents to Coiwyn Bay. After being edu- cated at a private- college in Llandudno, he joined the clerical staff of the Metropolitan Bank of L-lanrwet, holding his position there Until ten years ago, when he was obliged to re- linquish it on account ot ill-health. In the hope of recovering health and strength, he subsequently travelled a great deal, visiting the South, of England, the United States of America, Egypt, Las I'almas (Canary Islands). Of his American tour tie always retained the most Pleasurable recollections, particularly of the Kind welcome he received in Chicago at the hands, of old friends who had migrated to that tAY from Colwyn Bay. He bore his long ill- ness with wonderful pluck and patience, and Without ever a murmur of complaint. Gifted with musical abilities of a high order, he, before his'health broke down,was a choir conductor, and frequently competed at Eisteddfodau in the dis- trict, the trophies he won including two silver crowns and nine medals. Among1 the members of his choir he was greatly beloved in fact, he Was popular among all classes of the community. He trained the Colwyn Bay choir that took part Mi the great choral festival in the Crystal Palace a few years, ago. He composed some tender ballads, and set them to beautiful music, and one of these compositions was, .soung in a great concert at St. James's Hall, London. A little two years ago he was married in London, ^reat sympathy is1 felt throughout the town with the young widow1, the sisters, and the other Members of the bereaved family. The Funeral. The mortal remains of the late Mr John Li we Llewelyn Roberts were laid to rest, on Wednes- day afternoon, in the picturesque old church- yard at Llangwstenin. The funeral was of a Private character. In accordance with the old Welsh, custom, a brief serv;ce was held in the kou'se, the ministers taking part being the Rev. Dr. Charles Evans, of Conway, ana tne Rev. Dr. N. Cynhafal Jones, of Abergele, the former Pastor of Engedi, of which the deceased was a Member. Letters regretting inability to attend Wene read from the Rev. Thomas Parry, J.P., and Dr. Lord. The cortege was then formed, and shortly afterwards proceeded towards' the churchyard, the carriages containing the follow- mourners :—Mr Jesse Roberts and Mr Owen Roberts (uncles), Mr Rattray, London (father-in- aw) ;Mr Evan Jones, Llandudno Junction (great- Mr W. Davies, Llandudno (uncle) 5 the jrevs- Robert Roberts, Owen Evans, Dr. jn- fi,afal Jones., John Edwards, Dr. Charles Evans, and T. M. Jones, Messrs Hugh Davies (Pres- wylfa), William Owen, Pryce T. Williams, Henry Jones, Hugh Davies (Cartref), and T. R. Lewis, e.acon of Engedi; Messrs C. A. Phillips, Story Jones, W. T. Davies, Fred Griffiths, Edward hughes, Thomas Roberts, John Jones, and omas Jones (Harland House). At Llangws- Church, the Rector (the Rev. W. Davies, TTvM officiated, and the last rites at xhe grave- were also performed by the rector, after "loh the Rev. Robert Roberts gave out a favourite Welsh hymn., which was sung with ky present. The coffin was lowered a o a new grave near to that which, only a year •tS5 Was interred the remains of the deceased's father. The breastplate bore the following inscription JOHN LLEWELYN ROBERTS. Born 26th March, 1874; Died nth January, 1903. rn°ngist the many beautiful floral tributes .( e.re those, sent by Mrs Llewelyn Roberts ;iLdow), the Missies Edith and Nellie Roberts, lawf Bank (sisters), Mr W. Rattray (father-in- an<i family, London; Miss Collier (Hotel r°Pole), Mr W. T. Davies (Paris House), Miss tar'flf f Roberts (Fern Bank), Mr and Mrs Fred 1 anid Mrs Story Jones- (Kilford), Miss Rev Stanley Jones {Fulham, London), the an^ Mrs T. M. Jones, the staff at the Hotel etr0, the employees of Messrs Roberts and s' and Mrs W. Maurice Jones (Llan- you and Miss Davies (Tudno Villa), the Eva!r5 People of Engedi Church, Mr E. Francis 'ijesss (Penrhyn Stores), Mrs Davies (Iron Shop), Co rS arge and Co., and Messrs Sprostop and ]\,fr funeral arrangements were carried out by

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