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FUNERAL OF MRS. JOHNS.I

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FUNERAL OF MRS. JOHNS. I SYMPATHY WITH THE PASTOR OF ( CANAAN. P,1 I The funeral of Mrs. Johns, wite cr tne nev. D. Johns, pastor of Canaan Welsh Congrega- tional Chapel, Maesteg, took place on Thurs- day, last week, at the Maesteg Cemetery. The service at the house was conducted by the Revs. T. H. Thomas (Taibach), T. J. Rees (Saron) and D. Davies (Llangynwyd). Sub- sequently a funeral service was held at the Canaan Chapel, the Rev. J. T. Parry (Soar) conducting. The Rev. D. Davies (English Congregational Church) read a portion of Scripture, and the Rev. D. Bryniog Thomas (Caerau) offered prayer. After the Rev. J. T. Parry had rea-d a number of letters expressing sympathy, Addresses were delivered by the Revs. T. Llynvi Davies, M.A. (Swansea), D. Hughes (Pontycymmer), J. W. Price (Troedyrhiw), Messrs. David Rees (Secretary of Canaan -Church), B. Thomas (Aberfan) and D. Ed- wards (Newport). The Rev. W. H. Thomas (Tabor) concluded with prayer. The cortege proceeded to the Maesteg Cemetery, where the interment took place. A large number of foiends and relatives attended to pay the de- parted their last tribute of respect. At the cemetery the Revs. T. H. Morgans (Libanus) E Probert (Bethel) and J. Hughes (Blaen- garw) officiated. Letters and telegrams of condolence were received from the following:—Revs. G. Evans (Gealy, Skew/m), J. M. Davies (Aberfan), Hy. Jeffries (Abeicynon), J. S. Rogers (Aberfan), Messrs. J. Hugh Edwards, M.P., J. Towyn Jones, MP., Revs. D. B. Thomas (Caerau), J. Williams (Abergwynfi), E Jones (Cwmavon), D Rees (Rock), D. M. Davies, B.A. (Cwmavon), D. Jones (Cymmer), J. Evan Jones (Skewen), E. R. Phillips (Neath Abbey), J. T. Evans (Glynneath), R. E. Williams (Resolven), E. James (Sandfields), D. Williams (Kenfig Hill), T. Llynvi Davies, M.A. (Swansea), G. Penar •Griffiths (Pentre-Estyli), R. 0. Evans (Neath), T. Hughes (Briton Ferry), D. Hughes (Ponty- cymmer), J. R. Evans (Treherbert), R. W. Jones (Pontyrhyl), J. G. Jones (Ogmore Vale), D. J. Jones (Forest-fach), W. J. Rees (A.IIt- wen), J. H. James (Glyncorrwg), B. Davies, B.D. (Newoastle-Emlyn), E. W. Probert (Bet- hel), T. Esger James (Cardigan), T. G. Jones, B.D. (Bridgend), D. Jones (The Vicarage), D. Morris (Porthcawl), W. T. Griffiths (Nanty- ffvllon), J. W. Price (Proedyrhiw), W. E. Daniel, B.A. (Neath), T. 0. Griffiths (Port Talbot), H. T. Jacobs (Fishguard), D. A. Davies (LIandTmdcd), J. H. Rees (Burry- Port), Dr. W. Kirkby (Maesteg), Mrs. Thomas (Havodyrynys), Miss Williams (Llvnderw Schools), Miss Treasure (Treorky), Mrs. Wil- liams (Penaxth), Miss Evans (Llangynwyd), Professor Rees (Newport), Messrs. T. Jones (Aberfan), J. Jenkins (Bethania Post Office), G. S. Griffiths B.Sc., (headmaster Maesteg 'Secondary School), J. W. Cooper (Maesteg), J. Abel (Ogmore Vale), D. Edwards (New- port), Idris J. Jenkins (Aberfan), S. Morgan (Treorky), Harris (Rudry), D. H. Exton (Maesteg), D. Humphreys (Aberfan), T. Thomas (Pontardulais), B. M. Thomas (Aber- fan), J. Phillips (Treorky), M. Morris (Aber- fan), Powell (Porthcawl), J. Jones (Rudtrv), Joseph (Maesteg), T. Morgan (Pontar- dawe), D. Ingram Davies (London), T. Jacob (Treorky), J. M. Jones and J. Davies (repre- senting Cefnorib Church, Pontypool), J. Jones (Secretary of Rudry Church), B. Thomas (Aberfan), E. Morel, J.P. (Troedyrhiw), T. Jones (Aberfan), Jones (Tygwyn), Jones (Glyn, Cefn Cribb) and E. M. Mor- gan (the Bank, Neath). Votes of condolence with the bereaved fam- ily were passed by the Seion Congregational Church, Caerau, and' the Bethel English Bap- tist Church, Maesteg. A number of beauti- ful wreaths and floral tributes were sent by friends and relatives. The Canaan Church provided refreshments in the vestry for all strangers and friends that had attended from a distance, and in every way did g.11 that was possible to comfort the pastor in his great sorrow and bereavement. The mourners were: Rev. D. Johns (widower); Mabel, Florence, Gertrude, Elsie, end Myra (daughters); Gilbert (sou); Mr. and Mrs. D. Griffiths son-in-law and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. D. Johns (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan (son-in-law and -daughter); Mrs. Meredith, Mr. W. J. Meredith, and Mrs. Jones, of Aberfan; Mr. J. B. Evans, London; Mr. D. W. Evans, Merthyr. Wreaths and floral tributes were sent by:- 'Sorrowing Husband and family; Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Merthyr Vale; Mr. and Mrs. D. Johns, Treharris; Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan, Black- heath, S.E.; Miss Evans and brother, Merthyr; Messrs. Treasure, Treorky; Mrs. T. King Davies and Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Davies, Maes- teg; Mr. and Mrs. D. Watkins, Maesteg; Canaan Congregational Church, Maesteg; Maes- teg Post Office Staff; Miss Clegg, Maesteg; Miss Lloyd, Maesteg; Mrs. Rees, Maesteg. Friends present representing the former pas- torates of the Rev. D. Johns were: Mr. John Jones, secretary, Ebenezer Congregational Church, Budry; Mr Benjamin Thomas, senior deacon, Bethania Church, Merthyr Vale; Mr. J. Jones, secretary, and Mr. John Davies, < deacon, representing Cefncrib Congregational Church, Pontypool.

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