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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 3rd. 1888.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 13th. 1888.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 27th. 1888.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 26th. 1888.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 30th. 1888. At the beginning of the week the sad intelligence was received in Carnarvon of the death of Mr. J. D. Bryan, who for many years was a partner in the drapery firm of Bryan Brothers, Carnarvon. Upon his return to Egypt, about ten weeks ago, Mr. Bryan went to Alexandria, where he caught a slight cold. For a change he went to stay at a village about 20 miles out of Cairo. He felt no better, and his medical adviser was called in. Dr. Grant found the patient suffering from typhoid fever, but his case was not considered serious. In the 8th. inst., he was removed to the Victoria Hospital, at which place the patient could obtain the best medical treatment and the best attendance to his wants and comforts. Although he had the advantage of the skill, experience, and treatment of Drs. Wildt, Grant, Muirson, and Lancing (the latter of whom had gone a considerable distance from pure love to offer what services he could) he breathed his last in the arms of his brother, Mr. Joseph Bryan, at 7.30 p.m. on the 13th. inst., at the age of 32 years. Mr. Edward Bryan arrived at Cairo from Alexandria an hour and a half after his brother's death. At 3.30 p.m. the following day the funeral took place. The Rev. Mr. Harvey, of the American Mission, had charge of the funeral arrangements. The mortal remains of the deceased were followed by sixteen carriages, containing his two brothers, Rev. Mr. Harvey, Dean Butcher, D.D., Professor Davies (Haverfordwest), and several of the deceased's friends, and many were the marks of respect exhibited. Four soldiers belonging to the 23rd. Regiment (Welsh Fusiliers) requested to be allowed to walk alongside the hearse bearing the corpse. There were also four military sergeants who came a distance of five miles to do honour to the remains of their countryman, and they requested to be allowed to act as pall-bearers, and placed two beautiful wreaths on the coffin. The remains of the deceased were interred at the English Cemetery at Cairo, the burial service being conducted by the Rev. Mr. Harvey and Dean Butcher. Great sympathy is shown with the deceased's brothers in Egypt, and with his brother, Mr. Robert Bryan, and Mrs. Evans (aunt) of Carnarvon in their grief and tribulation. Mr. Bryan was born at Camddwfr, Flintshire, was apprenticed to the late Mr. Enoch Lewis, draper, Mostyn Quay, where he gained the respect of all, and proved himself a most active supporter of the Independent Order of Good Templars. He was also a zealous member of the Sunday School. From Mostyn he went to Liverpool, and afterwards came to Carnarvon as assistant to Messrs. Pierce and Williams, drapers, of the Golden Goat. He joined the church at Engedi, of which he proved a valuable member while he remained there. He was an indefatigable worker in connection with the ragged school at Engedi and Mark-lane Sunday Mission Services. On the death of Mr. John Edmunds, the superintendent, Mr. Bryan was elected as his successor, and the success which followed his exertions is well known. Mr. Bryan also took a prominent part in the building of Beulah Chapel, and was appointed secretary of the building committee, and afterwards subscribed £10 towards the chapel fund. He commenced business, in conjunction with his brother, Mr. Edward Bryan, at 12, Bridge-street, about eight years ago. In September, 1886, he was advised to take a sea trip for the benefit of his health, and his cousin, Mr. Samuel Evans, being at the time in Cairo, he decided to go to Egypt. During his stay in that country he found an opening for business, and thereupon established a shop at Cairo. In the spring of the following year, his brother, Mr. Joseph Bryan, joined him. Mr. J. D. Bryan came to England in the summer following to make purchases for his establishment in Cairo, and having remained here for some two months, he returned. In July last, he again visited England, and returned to Cairo after a short stay here, taking with him this time his brother, Mr. Edward Bryan. The deceased exhibited considerable interest in all movements which had for their object the amelioration of his countrymen. He bore an unimpeachable character, and his pure and Christian-like life influenced to a great extent the career of those with whom he came in contact.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 14th. 1888.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 28th. 1888. |
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