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OBITUARIES
1895
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: March 15th. 1895.
DEATH OF MR. OWEN OWENS
Many of our readers will learn with deep regret of the death of Mr. Owen Owens, coal merchant, which took place on Friday night after a few days' painful illness. The deceased, who was in his 33rd. year, was an enterprising and promising tradesman, and well known and respected by both rich and poor in the town. He was an ardent Conservative, and did good service for his party in the borough. General sympathy is felt with his young wife and her two children in their affliction. He was buried at Llanbeblig on Wednesday, his funeral being a public one, confined to men. The Rev. O. Williams and the Rev. Ishmael Evans officiated.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 24th. 1895.
The death of Mr. Owen Jones, Commercial Inn, took place, after prolonged illness, on Wednesday morning. The deceased was well-known, highly-respected, and of a genial disposition. Great sympathy is felt with his widow, who is seriously ill. The funeral, which takes place to-morrow (Saturday) morning, at eleven o'clock, will be strictly private.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 31st. 1895.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. O. JONES
The remains of the late Mr. Owen Jones, Commercial Inn, were interred at Llanbeblig on Saturday morning, the funeral being a private one. The procession was as follows:- First carriage: The Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones (who officiated on the occasion), Dr. Owen, Mr. Hugh Williams, Mr. M. T. Morris (undertaker). Hearse, with four pall bearers each side. Second carriage: Mr. Jones (son), Mr. Jones (brother), Messrs. Trow (brothers-in-law). Third carriage: Mr. G. Heard, Mr. G. Jones, Mr. Robert Hughes (brothers-in-law), and Mr. Hughes, Kerry. Fourth carriage: Mr. Hughes, junior, Kerry; Mr. Owen, Newtown; Mr. Aspinall, and Mr. L. R. Thomas (solicitor). The coffin, made by Mr. Hugh Williams, Eastgate-street, was of oak with massive brass mountings.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 31st. 1895.
DEATH OF MR. ROBERT WILLIAMS, BRUNSWICK BUILDINGS
This week it is with deep regret that we have to record the death of one of the most enterprising tradesmen of the town, namely, Mr. Robert Williams, Brunswick Buildings. The deceased had been in indifferent health for some years, and was always troubled with asthma and bronchitis, which, at last proved fatal to him. Mr. Williams, who was now 55 years of age, represented, when a young man, a certain Welsh firm on the North and South Wales ground, during which time he came in contact with the leading ironmongers and agriculturists of the country, especially the northern part of the Principality. When he established himself in business at the Brunswick Buildings, he at once revolutionised the ironomngery business in Carnarvonshire and the adjacent counties, because it was to a great extent through his instrumentality that improved agricultural implements were introduced to the farmers, in whose welfare he always evinced the greatest interest. He also took an active interest in all movements affecting the trade of the town. The deceased was one of four gentlemen who, in 1877, conceived the idea of erecting the Pavilion, and the efforts initiated by them resulted in the erection of a building capable of accommodating 10,000 people. To him entirely belongs the credit of being the first to suggest the establishment of the Carnarvon Horse Show, which has now become one of the largest Whit-Monday attractions in North Wales. The deceased sat on the town council for about nine years. He was a member of the English Presbyterian Church at Castle-square, and his efforts on behalf of mission work in various parts of the town won for him general admiration. In politics, Mr. Williams was a staunch Conservative. He leaves five children. The remains of the deceased gentleman were interred at Llanwnda Churchyard on Thursday morning. The funeral was of a private character, the principal mourners being Messrs. Thomas Williams and Edward Williams, Wolverhampton (brothers); Bertie Griffith, Arthur Williams, and Tudor Wiliams (sons). Among others present were Messrs. E. G. Roberts, Llanberis; L. Wilson Roberts, Barmouth; R. Hughes, Llanberis; Revs. D. Hughes, M.A., T. J. Wheldon, B.A., Dr. John Williams, Mr. H. Humphreys, Mr. Peter Hughes, and employees. The Rev. T. J. Wheldon officiated at the house. Mr. Hugh Williams, Eastgate-street, was the undertaker. Wreaths were sent by the following:- The Hon. F. G. Wynn, Mr. E. G. Roberts, Mr. Windsor, Coed Helen; Alderman M. T. Morris, Messrs. P. Hughes, W. Owen, Cae Mawr; H. Jones, Teachers at Mark Lane, and one by the employees.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: June 21st. 1895.
DEATH OF MR. J. W. JONES (ANDRONICUS)
The death took place on Saturday night of Mr. J. W. Jones, Pool-street, better known to Wales under the nom de plume of "Andronicus." The deceased, who was 53 years old, was a native of Bala, his father being the late Mr. Evan Jones, Gilrhos. He received his education at the local schools, among which may be mentioned the British School, first established at his native town, and of which Principal John Price, of the Bangor Normal College, was the first schoolmaster. While attending school, and even subsequent to that, he helped his mother in the shop, and thus became imperceptibly initiated into the drapery business. Leaving home on the fateful day when the "Royal Charter" was wrecked, he became an apprentice to a large firm at Chester. Thence he removed to Manchester to serve as an assistant to Mr. R. Roberts, now of Crug. In a short time after his arrival in Manchester, "Mr. Roberts," as the deceased very happily observes in his "Adgofion," "either because he was enough of a man or a sinner," sent him out to travel over South Wales in the year 1866. Thus for many years, in Mr. Roberts's employ, and subsequently others, Mr. Jones extensively travelled the whole of Wales, and became one of the best known "men on the road." But twelve years ago he was prostrated by rheumatism. He then opened business as a draper at the "Ddraig Goch," from where he removed to Pool-street. He was a voracious reader and a voluminous writer; and even up to a day or two of his death he wrote excellent notes and articles to Welsh newspapers and magazines. At one time he was regarded as a very trenchant writer on politics. Lately, however, social and literary subjects claimed most of his attention. Besides a widow and seven children the deceased leaves an elderly mother, one sister, and two brothers to mourn his loss. On Thursday afternoon his remains, which were encased in a polished oak coffin with brass mountings, were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: June 21st. 1895.
DEATH OF COUNCILLOR EVAN HUGH OWEN
It is with deep regret that we have this week to record the death of probably the oldest tradesman in Carnarvon - Councillor Evan Hugh Owen, Bryn Eryr. His demise occurred on Wednesday after a brief but painful illness. The deceased, who was of genial disposition and the favourite of all, was well-known in the counties of Anglesey, Carnarvonshire, and Merionethshire, as an auctioneer of no mean order. While in his prime his enterprise in many capacities was proverbial among farmers. Mr. Owen, who was about 77 years of age, was a native of Newborough, his parents being the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Owen, Ty'ncoed Farm, of that parish. What education he had was obtained at the then village school. He served his apprenticeship to the drapery business at Liverpool. Mr. Owen returned to Carnarvon, where in 1840, he started in business at Eastgate-street. Thence, he removed to the shop which is now kept by Mr. Henry Jonathan in High-street. Again he removed to the "Temperance" which is kept lower down in the same street, by Miss Pritchard, and subsequently removed to the Old Star, Bridge-street, thence to No. 23, Bridge-street, until at last he settled down in a new shop which he erected in the same street. Mr. Owen opened business establishments also at Bethesda, Bangor, Pwllheli, and Penygroes. He was thrice married, his first wife being Elizabeth, the daughter of Mr. Williams, the chandler, the marriage being solemnized in 1842. In the year 1853, he married Ann, the daughter of Mr. Davies, Vale-street, Denbigh, while his surviving widow, whom he married in 1863, is Jane, sister of Alderman J. E. Roberts, J.P., Bangor.
In the month of May, 1893, Mr. Owen was entertained to a complimentary banquet at the Ingham's Hotel, Manchester, in celebration of the fact that he had visited the Manchester warehouses regularly for 50 years, his first visit taking place in May, 1843. When the deceased first commenced his business career, the means of communication between Carnarvon and that city were so primitive that on two occasions he was compelled to walk the whole way from Birkenhead to Carnarvon, a distance of 85 miles. At the meeting referred to, representatives of the leading Manchester warehouses spoke in high terms of the deceased. His invariable kindness and courtesy to all whom he came in contact with was well known to the "men on the road;" for he was not only always ready to give a helping hand and a kind word, even when he did not give a substantial order. And as one of the speakers very appropriately remarked, it was no small matter for a business man to achieve such a fifty-five years' record as that which had been accomplished by the deceased.
As an auctioneer, his appearance on the rostrum was always the signal for a display of ready wit and good humour. He might be well regarded as the "father" of North Wales auctioneers.
His popularity as a townsman is testified by the fact that he was a member of the Carnarvon Board of Guardians for 30 years. Having occupied the vice-chair of that public body for a great number of years, he was still further honoured by being elected to preside over its deliberations. Mr. Owen had also served the town as a member of the town council for many years. He was first elected in 1875, and sat continuously till 1881. He was then out for one year. Again entering in 1882, he served till 1885, when he was out another year. In 1886, he was elected and served till 1889, when he became an outsider for one year for the third time. In 1890, he was again elected, and he remained a member till his death.
In every movement having a tendency to further the interest of the town, Councillor Owen always evinced great interest. Shop assistants, in their endeavour to obtain a half-holiday found in him a true friend.
Mr. Owen, who was a member of the Calvinistic Church at Moriah, was a great supporter of the Sunday School, in which he was a devoted teacher.
In politics, he was a Conservative; but he seldom took any part in elections.
Besides his widow, he leaves three sons and three daughters, namely, Mrs. Griffith, Philadelphia; Mrs. J. C. Jones, Miss C. M. Owen, Mr. R. E. Owen, Mr. W. H. Owen, and Mr. J. S. Owen, with whom the greatest sympathy is felt.
The funeral, which will be a public one for men only, has been fixed to take place at two o'clock on Monday afternoon.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: June 28th. 1895.
FUNERAL OF COUNCILLOR E. H. OWEN
The remains of Councillor Evan Hugh Owen, Bryn Eryr, were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard, on Monday afternoon. The funeral was one of the largest seen in the town for many years. Manifestations of sympathy with the deceased's family were general, business having along the route taken by the funeral being suspended, while at private houses blinds were drawn. Both the Liberal and the Conservative Clubs had their flags at half-mast. The Rev. Evan Jones, Moriah, having officiated at the house, the funeral procession was formed as follows:- Members of board of guardians (two abreast); officials of corporation; councillors; aldermen; mayor; clergymen; ministers, &c.; hearse, with pall bearers each side; relatives; friends (two abreast).
The chief mourners were:- 1st. carriage, Mr. W. H. Owen, Lieut. R. E. Owen, Mr. J. S. Owen (sons), Mr. John Davies, Llangefni (brother); Master J. John Owen (grandson). 2nd. carriage, Mrs. J. C. Jones, Miss C. M. Owen (daughters), Mrs. W. H. Owen, Mrs. William Jones, Mollington, Chester. 3rd. carriage, Misses Owen, Llangefni; Mrs. Hugh Owen, Tynycoed, Newborough. 4th. carriage, Alderman J. E. Roberts, J.P., Bangor; Mr. John Davies, J.P., Mr. R. Davies, Mr. G. H. Roberts, Edeyrn. 5th. carriage, Mr. Thomas Jones, Coedmarion; Mr. Hugh Owen, Tynycoed; Mr. Pierce Roberts, Perthi, Beddgelert; Mr. J. C. Jones, Bridge-street. 6th. carriage, Mr. H. R. Owen, London; Mr. O. Owen, Pwllybar; Mr. Thomas, Victoria House, Bangor; Mr. H. T. Owen, Llangefni. Among the general public present were:- Revs. E. Jones (C.M.), Ishmael Evans (W), Llewelyn Williams, B.A., R. P. Hughes, B.A., Llanaelhaiarn (Church of England); O. Davies (B), A. H. Woodnutt (English Wesleyan); the Mayor of Carnarvon (Councillor J. R. Pritchard), Aldermen W. P. Williams, John Jones, M. T. Morris, R. Thomas, J. Williams, G. R. Rees, Councillors J. T. Roberts, T. M. Lloyd, W. J. Williams, J. P. Gregory, J. Rees, R. Parry, H. Lloyd Carter, G. R. Griffith, J. R. Hughes, E. Hughes, O. Jones, and D. Pierce; and Messrs. J. H. Bodvel-Roberts (clerk), David H. Jones (borough accountant), R. Ll. Jones (borough surveyor), E. Roberts (inspector), and J. Williams (collector). The Carnarvon Board of Guardians were represented by the following: Mr. C. A. Jones (chairman), Rev. O. Williams, Messrs. T. R. Jones (vice-chairman), Hughes Jones, J. Griffith, Bryn; J. O. Hughes (chairman of the Gwyrfai District Council), David Parry, Thomas Hughes, Barranco; G. G. Jones, Glan Peris. Among others present were: Dr. E. Williams, Messrs. Henry Jonathan, Thomas Thomas (overseer), O. Roberts, Cilgwyn; Cadwaladr Williams, draper; T. O. Jones, ironmonger; W. Jones, draper, Castle-square; Joseph Roberts, Pool-street; J. A. Hughes, solicitor; R. Pughe Griffith, solicitor; J. Evans (Messrs. Evans and Lake), David Jones, chemist; O. Williams, Castle-square; David Thomas, relieving officer; Daniel Thomas, relieving officer; Hugh Jones, Slate and Marble Works; Robert Parry, Daniel Ellis, Henry Hughes, blockmaker; T. Jones (master of the workhouse), Orwig Williams, Griffith Jones, solicitor; John Henry Roberts, J. Williams, organist, Christ Church; William Jones, Pool-street; O. D. Jones, J. W. Jones, superintendent Prudential Assurance Company; T. Davies, Priory; J. Kingsley, J. Francis, Pool-street; Morris Owen, solicitor; R. R. Williams, builder; W. Thomas, Twthill-terrace; J. Thomas, auctioneer; E. Hevin Jones, Griffith Roberts, Bridge-street; W. C. Whiskin, Hy. Owen, Bridge-street; John Williams, Pool-street; C. H. Leek, Bridge-street; James Owen, solicitor; J. O. Morris, Cuthbert Carter, Hugh Williams, cabinet-maker; S. J. Bibby, O. Roberts, painter; Griffith Owen, Pool-street; William Griffith, Pool-street; Ellis Jones, Bangor-street; Thos. Hughes, North and South Wales Bank;_____ Bullock, Coed Helen; J. M. Williams, Penygroes; T. Capon, dentist; T. Roberts, Pool-street; William Jones, Bridge-street; J. H. Thomas (clerk to the guardians), E. Owen, Golden Anchor; C. E. Jones, Bangor-street; Caradog Rowland, Castle-square; D. Roberts, Waterloo House; _____ Tilling (Messrs. Tilling and Blackburn), Aneurin Williams, R. Williams, Metropolitan Bank; W. Maurice Jones, Pwllheli; Alex. Fraser, R. B. Tasker, dentist; O. Owens, T. Owen, H. Jones, Bridge-street; W. Thorman, sen., Hugh Jones, Pool-street; R. Lloyd, High-street; R. Richards, ship-broker; D. Parry, watchmaker; R. Rowlands, Bank-quay; R. Williams and John Jones, representing the deceased gentleman's Sunday school class; Edward Humphreys, Market-street Vaults; and H. Humphreys, Market-street; Henry Williams, Bryn Awen; J. H. M. Owen, solicitor; J. Jones, chemist; Evan Williams, Pool-street; R. Gordon Roberts, solicitor; _____ Ryan, Constantine-terrace; T. Armstrong, Sportsman Hotel; T. Bugbird, David Williams, builder; Alderman Hughes, Conway; W. Hughes, coal merchant; S. Roberts, Nelson Emporium; Captains R. Roberts, _____ Hudson, Thomas Owen, Lewis Owen, Lewis Parry, G. Parry, C. H. Roberts, W. Griffith, E. Jones, Wellington-terrace. Mr. M. T. Morris, a friend of deceased, acted as undertaker.
The Revs. R. P. Hughes, M.A., rector of Llanaelhaiarn, and Llewelyn Williams, B.A., conducted the services at the church and the graveside. On the funeral cortege leaving the church, Mr. John Williams, organist of Christ Church, played the "Dead March" in "Saul."
A mistake crept into the biography of the deceased, published by us last week. We stated that he was first elected on the town council in 1875, whereas it should have been 1869.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: September 6th. 1895.
DEATH OF MR. EDWARD HUMPHREYS
We regret to announce the death of Mr. Edward Humphreys, formerly of the Royal Hotel, which took place on Wednesday. The deceased had been in indifferent health for the last ten weeks, as the result of a paralytic seizure. The deceased had for the space of fifty years been one of the best-known men in North Wales. He was a member of Carnarvon Harbour Trust, being also a member of the now defunct Chamber of Commerce, of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club, and a Freemason. He was a prominent supporter of the Conservative cause, being a member of the Carnarvon and Angelsey Conservative Club, and also the Carnarvon Conservative Club. He actively interested himself in everything pertaining to the welfare of the Church at Carnarvon, and for years acted as church warden at Llanbeblig. The deceased gentleman was 74 years of age. He was a widower, and leaves three sons and two daughters - Dr. R. W. Humphreys (London), Messrs. G. E. Humphreys and Edward Wallace Humphreys (Carnarvon), Mrs. Jones (Vicarage, Upper Llandwrog), and Miss Humphreys
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 11th. 1895.
THE DEATH OF CAPT. HARWOOD
It is with deep regret that we have this week to record the death of our estimable townsman, Captain Harry Harwood, Penrhyn Villa, which occurred on Wednesday morning, after a painful and lingering illness. The deceased came to reside into the town thirty years ago, and at once began to take an interest in its commercial welfare, and subsequently became the leading licensed victualler in the county. During that period he spent no less than about £40,000 in building and other works in Carnarvonshire. This business he disposed of to a brewery firm, only retaining for himself the Twthill Hotel. However, although practically retired, he still took an interest in "the trade," and acted as secretary, up to the time of his death, to the Angelsey and Carnarvonshire Licensed Victuallers' Defence Association, which he, together with Colonel Savage, established. The deceased was a strong Conservative and Churchman, although he seldom took any active interest in party affairs. He held a commission in the auxilary forces since the year 1878, being at the time of his death a captain in the 2nd. Volunteer Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers. His popularity among his comrades in the battalion is a matter of common knowledge. In this connection it may be stated that he was eligible for the long service medal, and that his name had been submitted for approval to the proper quarters. In Carnarvon he will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends, to whom he had endeared himself. In his death, Llanberis will also lose one deeply interested in the prosperity of the town. Mr. Harwood had not only acquired the water and gasworks, but was on the point of building about 200 houses adapted for the working and the middle class. He leaves, besides a widow, who has been to him a true help-mate through life, a son and daughter, namely Mrs. Thompson, and Lieutenant and Acting-quartermaster Tom Harwood. The funeral, which will take place on Saturday afternoon, will be of a military and masonic character.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 18th. 1895.
DEATH AND FUNERAL OF CAPT. HARWOOD
As reported in our last week's issue, the death of our estimable fellow-townsman, Capt. H. Harwood, Penrhyn Villa, occurred on Wednesday morning, the 9th. inst., after a painful and lingering illness. The deceased came to reside into the town about 23 years ago, and at once began to take an interest in its commercial welfare, and subsequently became the leading licensed victualler in the county. During that period he spent no less than about £40,000 in building and other works in Carnarvonshire. This business he disposed of to a brewery firm, only retaining for himself the Twthill Hotel. However, although practically retired, he still took an interest in "the trade," and acted as honorary secretary, up to the time of his death, to the Anglesey and Carnarvonshire Licensed Victuallers' Defence Association, which he, together with Colonel Savage, established. The deceased was a strong Conservative and Churchman, and in his own unostentatious way, took an active interest in party affairs. He held a commission in the auxiliary forces since the year 1878, being at the time of his death a captain in the 2nd. Volunteer Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers. His popularity among his comrades in the battalion is a matter of common knowledge. At the last camp, at Blackpool, Lieutenant Tom Harwood, on behalf of his father, was presented with the long service medal, which he so thoroughly deserved. In Carnarvon he will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends, to whom he had endeared himself. In his death, Llanberis also will lose one deeply interested in the prosperity of the town. Mr. Harwood had not only acquired the water and gaswork, but was on the point of building about 200 houses adapted for the working and middle class. Deceased was a member of the masonic order. He leaves, besides a widow, who has been to him a true help-mate through life, a son and daughter, namely Mrs. Thompson, and Lieutenant and Acting-quartermaster Tom Harwood.
A TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY
Colonel B. C. Davies-Cooke, V.D., A.D.C., commanding the 2nd. Volunteer Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, issued the following regimental order from Hawarden, on the 14th. inst. - "In notifying the death of Honorary Captain and Quarter-master Harry Harwood, the Colonel Commandant feels he cannot allow the sad event to pass without comment and is sure he is but expressing the feelings of all ranks when he says that the battalion has lost a most worthy, conscientious, and efficient officer. One who set a rare example of devotion to duty. One who, during his long and good service of over 20 years, never failed in his duty, never missed a camp, till prevented by illness last August. One who never permitted his private business (which was large) to interfere with his duty to his Queen and country, but quietly and unostentatiously performed his work, showing an example of self-sacrifice and devotion which might with advantage be copied by all. The colonel commandant desires to express, on behalf of the whole battalion, the deepest sympathy with his widow and family in their sad bereavement. By Order, (Signed) A. Gough, Captain and Adjutant, 2nd. V.B. Royal Welch Fusiliers."
THE FUNERAL,
which was a most imposing one, was of a public character, and took place on Saturday afternoon, at Llanbeblig Churchyard. It was undoubtedly one of the largest witnessed in the town for some years, the large attendance of mourners testifying to the respect in which the deceased was held, not only by his fellow-townsmen but by people from far and near. After a short service had been conducted by the vicar, the cortege left Penrhyn Villa shortly before three o'clock in the following order:- Firing party (100 rank and file, Captain H. Jones Roberts in command), band of the 2nd. V.B. Royal Welch Fusiliers, under the leadership of Mr. A. Corrison; the remains of the deceased - which were encased in a shell, and placed in a splendid polished oak coffin, with heavy brass mountings, made by Mr. Hugh Williams, Eastgate-street, and enveloped in a Union Jack - borne, amid a profusion of wreaths, the shako and the sword of the deceased, as well as the long service medal recently presented to him, upon a gun-carriage, six officers of the rifle volunteers acting as bearers. Then came the mourners, in the following order:- First carriage: Lieutenant Tom Harwood (son), Mr. Harry Harwood (nephew), Mr. A. G. Thompson (son-in-law), and the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., vicar. Second carriage: Mr. J. Davies (brother-in-law), Mr. E. Griffiths (brother-in-law), Mr. R. Norris, Master Albert Griffiths (nephew), Mr. J. L. Davies (nephew). Third carriage: Mr. R. Ll. Jones, Mr. J. R. Paynter, and Mr. S. Davies. Dr. W. Watkin Roberts and Dr. Edward Williams, in their own carriages; officers, juniors in front; members of the 2nd. V.B. Royal Welch Fusiliers, Colonel Davies-Cooke in command; staff of the 4th. Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, Captain Cooper in command; Royal Naval Reserve; the Cheshire and Carnarvonshire Artillery Volunteers, with their band, commanded by Captain Whiskin and Lieutenant R. E. Owen; Independent Order of Foresters (Court 2027, Carnarvon), Bro. E. White, chief ranger; Freemasons, the general public, six abreast, bringing up the rear. En route, the band of the battalion played the "Dead March," in "Saul," and were relieved at intervals by the Fife and Drum Band of the Artillery Volunteers, which played "Adeste Fideles."
The Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, vicar, read the service at the graveside, that of the masonic order being read by Bro. T. Edwards, P.M., P.P.G., chaplain, North Wales.
Among other officers present were:- Colonel H. Davies-Cooke, V.D., A.D.C.; Colonel W. Paynter, V.D., Majors C. H. Rees, V.D., Sheriff Roberts, V.D., Surgeon-major R. Arthur Prichard; Captains Ashley (Llanrwst), H. Jones Roberts, (Penygroes), A. Gough (adjutant); Lieuts. J. Williams, W. Lloyd Griffith, and Jones, Conway. There was a strong muster of the masonic brethren, the deceased being a prominent member of the Segontium Lodge, which was represented by the following brethren:- R. W. Newton, acting W.M., P.M., P.P.G.A., Dir. of Cer.; J. O. Morris, S.W.; Caradoc Rowland, P.M., P.G.A. Sec., acting S.W.; J. G. Jones, S.D.; D. T. Thomas, acting J.D.; Rowland Lloyd Jones, I.G.; W. E. White, organist and St.B.; D. E. Hughes, Caemawr; J. Rees Morgan, Prince of Wales Hotel; T. Capon, R. A. Hamer, and Cornelius Davies, P.M., P.G., Dir. of Cer. Amongst other masonic brethren were Bros. Langford Jones, mayor of Bangor, P.M., St. David's, 384; Robert Owen, P.M., P.P.G., Dir. of Cer.; R. G. Thomas, P.M., Anglesey, P.P.G., Supt, of Works; J. W. Fendick, 384, 1113; T. Mills, P.M., Anglesey; and W. P. Matthews, and T. Gregson, St. David's. Col. Hugh Savage, V.D., in command of the Bangor batteries of the Carnarvonshire and Cheshire Artillery, was also present, as well as Alderman Richard Thomas, Messrs. J. Issard Davies, Llys Meirion; Cuthbert Carter, R. R. Williams, J. A. Hughes, solicitor; John Davies, Owen Morris, builder; W. Gordon Roberts (representing Messrs. Worthington); E. Gordon Roberts, R. Gordon Roberts, solicitor; J. Vincent (Messrs Barber and Co.), J. Parry Jones, H.M. Prison; Humphrey Lewis, Conway; R. Pughe Griffith, solicitor; R. Roberts, Minmanton; John Owen, Angel Vaults; Robert Williams, Slate Works; J. Rumsey Williams, Hugh Hughes (representing Messrs. Robinson and Co.), S. Cousins, Charles Leak, W. Bell, John Thomas, auctioneer; E. J. Thomas, do.; etc.
Wreaths were sent by the following:- Mrs. Harwood (widow), Lieut. Harwood and Mrs. Harwood; Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Norris, Colonel Davies-Cooke and officers of the 2nd. V.D. A.D.C.; Marquis of Anglesey; Colonel Savage, Bangor; Mr. A. Gamble, Burton-on-Trent; Mr. D. Proger, Burnley; Captain and Mrs. White, Frondeg; Mr. Edward Noble, Miss Noble, Major Paynter, Mr. and Mrs. James Paynter, Miss Paynter, Mr. and Mrs. Geddes, Birkenhead; Mr. and Mrs. Huntly, do.; Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys, Bangor; Mrs. and Miss Davies, Wolverhampton; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Owen, Mountain-street; Misses Roberts, dressmakers; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Victoria-street; Mrs. Jones, Well-street; Mr. William Pierce, gardener; Mr. and Mrs. Griffith, Eagle's Hotel; Messrs. Tilling and Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. R. Ll. Jones, Messrs. Lonnie and Co., Bridge-street; Licensed Victuallers Association, the non-commissioned officers, the permanent staff of the 4th. Batt. Royal Welch Fusiliers; Miss Lewis, George and Dragon, Conway; Independent Order of Foresters; Mr. and Mrs. Paynter, Portdinorwic; Messrs. Lloyd Carter and Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Prince of Wales; Mr. and Mrs. Lowther, Twthill; "G." Company 2nd. R.W.F., Mr. D. Hughes (Messrs. Robinson and Co.), Mr. and Mrs. Jones, South-pen'rallt; Mr. and Mrs. Markham, Mrs. Jones, Rhosbach; Mr. and Mrs. Edmunds, Llanberis; Sergeant Owen, acting Q.M.S., Portmadoc; Mrs. Grace Owen, Pen'rallt; Mr. J. G. Jones, auctioneer; Lieut. W. Lloyd Griffith, Mr. J. Pritchard, Victoria Mills; Mr. Samuel Davies, Castle Ditch.
During the day flags were displayed half-mast at the Carnarvonshire Conservative Club and at the Volunteer Drill Hall.
Mr. Hugh Williams, Eastgate-street, who was the undertaker, carried out the whole arrangements in a most satisfactory manner.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 22nd. 1895.
DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT
We regret to announce the death of Mr. John Pritchard, late of the Menai Temperance, High-street, which took place on Wednesday evening last, at the ripe old age of 84. The deceased (who resided at Groeslon), was the father of Alderman J. R. Pritchard, J.P. (ex-mayor of Carnarvon).
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 29th. 1895.
DEATH OF MR. W. G. YOUNG
On Sunday last, a prominent figure in the commercial circles of North Wales passed away at the Three Crowns Inn, Bangor-street, viz., Mr. William G. Young, at the age of 63. The deceased, who had a fine presence, a genial countenance, and a kindly disposition, spent his youthful days in Bangor, from where, in early manhood, he started as a commercial traveller for a local brewer. He afterwards, for many years, pursued the same avocation in the employ of Messrs. Jones and Price, wine and spirit merchants, Carnarvon, subsequently with other important firms, in which capacity he became well known throughout a great portion of Wales. He was a general favourite among his confreres, as he was quiet, jolly, and gentlemanly. Until lately, he resided at Portdinorwic, and recently took the Three Crowns. He appeared to be in failing health for some time, and after a short illness died on the day mentioned above. He leaves a widow and an only daughter, with whom much sympathy is felt. His funeral took place in Llanbeblig churchyard on Wednesday, the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., the vicar, officiating. Present in the cortege were the Vicar, Dr. J. Williams, J.P., Miss Young (daughter), Miss Davies, (district nurse), Mr. J. R. Young (brother), Messers. J. Issard Davies, William Hamer, T. Armstrong, E. Noble, Lieut. T. Harwood, J. Kingsley, Elias Williams, Bangor-street, Edward Ellis, Manchester Arms; H. R. Griffith, John Griffith, Portdinorwic. Mr. Edward Parry, Helen View, had the whole funeral arrangement, which he carried out with satisfaction. Wreaths were sent by the following: Miss Young, Edith, Mr. Edward Parry, Mr. E. Ellis, Mrs. Jones, Ishelen; Mr. and Mrs. Griffith, Eagle's Hotel; Mr. John Griffith; Portdinorwic; Mrs. Harwood, Penrhyn Villa; Mr. and Mrs. Noble, Miss E. Parry, Miss Hughes, Eastgate-street, &c.