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FUNERAL OF MR HENRY EVANS

The funeral of Mr Henry Evans, formely of Gelly, took place on the 10th inst at the Tabernacle Chapel. The body was brought from Lampeter by motor car and was accompanied by the mourners. A large number of friends awaited the arrival of the cortege at the Tabernacle. The services were conducted by the Rev R. Evans, of Lampeter, who delivered a brief address. A portion of Scripture was read by the Rev T. Thomas, Albion House, and prayers were offered up by the Rev Stephen Thomas, Salem, and the Rev D. P. Roberts, M.A., B.D., Llandilo. The Rev Silyn Evans, Aberdare, a cousin of the deceased, delivered an address and spoke highly of his pure and holy life. At the graveside the Rev H. T. Jacob, Fishguard, officiated. The principal mourners were Mr and Mrs D. Evans, Mount Pleasant, Llandilo (son and daughter-in-law), and the Rev and Mrs Jones, Lampeter (son-in-law and daughter). Mr Tom John, J.P., was amongst the mourners.

LLANDILO.

The death has occurred at Cellan, Cardiganshire, of Mr. Henry Evans, late of Gelly Farm, Llandilo, father of Councillor David Evans, Mount Pleasant, Llandilo. Deceased, who was between 70 and 80 years of age, leaves several children. One son is abroad. Deceased enjoyed a high reputation in his day as a skilled agriculturalist. He passed away at the residence of his son-in-law, the Rev. Mr. Jones, Congregational minister, Cellan and Llanfair.

EVANS Henry of Aneddfa Cellan Cardiganshire died 6 April 1919 Probate London 26 June to David Evans merchand and John David Jones minister of the gospel. Effects £1173 17d. 6d.