Preece Family Tree

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The organ recital held in connection with St. John's Church on Thursday evening last was patronised by a goodly number of the music-loving fraternity. The recital was given by Mr. George Beale, M.B., F.R.C.O., organist of Llandaff Cathedral, and there were also engaged as soloists Mr. Harry Millar, principal bass of the Cathedral; and Miss Morfydd Williams, R.A.M., Cardiff. The proceedings were commenced by prayer by the Vicar (the Rev W. Thomas) and the hymn, "The Church's One Foundation," was substituted by "Lead, Kindly Light" as an expression of regret at the death of Mrs. Preece, Maesyrhaf. The programme was as follows:- Overture (Faulkes), Mr. Beale; song, "Lord of the Night" (Handel), Miss Morfydd Williams; organ solos, "Adagio" (Lemaire), "Minuet and Trio" (Faulkes); song, "Our Father" (Beale), Mr. Harry Millar; organ solo, "Evening Song" (Bairstow); duet "Harbour Lights," Miss Williams and Mr. Millar; organ solo, "Idylle" (Buck); song, "The Lost Chord" (Sullivan), Miss Williams; organ solo "Spring Song" (Hollins); solo, "It is enough" (Mendelssohn), Mr. Harry Millar; organ solo "Allegretto" and "March in D" (Guilmant). The recital was much appreciated, and deservedly gained the full appreciation of the large congregation. St. John's Church has recently undergone some structural alterations, and the proceeds are to be devoted to a fund which has been promoted to meet the expenditure incurred thereby.

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The memorial service to the late Mrs. Griffiths, Maesgwyn, and which was held at the Cymmer Library and Institute on Sunday evening, was attended by a large congregation. The service was conducted by the Rev. T. Bryn Thomas, Ferndale, who, in the course of an eloquent address, pathetically referred to the irreparable loss which the cause of religion had sustained at the death of one whose life was bound up in the religious welfare of the district.