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DEATH OF MR. DAVID JONES,…

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DEATH OF MR. DAVID JONES, MANAGER LLOYDS BANK, LAMPfcTfcR TRAGIC END TO A BRIGHT CAREER. It is our prainrul duty this week to chronicle the sudden death of Mr. David Jones, manager of Lloyds Bank, Lampeter, which occurred on l'eter- well Golf LillKS on Wednesday alternoon last week. Mr. Jones, who was an enthusiastic goiier, walked up to the links on Wednesday afternoon, where he played in company with several ouier gentlemen for an hour or two, when he was seen to drop sud- denly on his knees, and then on his face. faergt.- Major Baldwin rushed to his assistance at once, and did his utmost, but it was evident that he had died instantly. When news of the sad event reached the town, it cast a gloom over everybody, as Mr. Jones was so well known, apparently enjoying the best of health, of gentlemanly bearing, and a splendid specimen ot manhood, tall and well-developed, and one who took great interest in public matters, and especially in connection witn the Church, where ho was an example ot faithfulness and punctuality. He entered the Uld Bank hero about Db years ago, and through his indefatigable energy and perseverance was promoted 29 years ago. On the transfer of the bank to Lloyds Goinpany, Mr. Jones' services were secured by the new company, and everytning pros- pered under his supervision. Hut alas! the words of the Prayer Book, "In the midst of life wo are in death," were verified at 4.15 on Wednesday, March 23, and the news camo as a shock to all. Mr. Jones had faithfully carried out his duties as sidesman, -iorl churchwarden, chorister, Sunday School teacher, etc., in connection with St. Peter's Church, and his de- parture from our midst will long be felt. In addi- tion to his duties as bank manager, Mr. Jones was treasurer to the following:—Lampeter Union, Lam- peter Rural District Council, Lampeter Agricultural Society, Foresters' Court, Lampeter Town Council, Lampeter Football Cluú, clerk to the Income Tax Commissioners, and several other appointments. As a business man, he was keen and far-seeing, devoted to duty, and always at his post. He was one of the proprietors of the printing and stationery business at C ax ton Hall, under the stylo of T. L. Davies and Co., and when the business was bought in 1898 by the Welsh Church Press Company, he was appointed one of the directors, an office which he retained un- til his death. The deepest sympathy is felt for his bereaved widow and six children, who lost a loving husband and father through his death at the early age of 54. May God in his infinite mercy succour and help them in their sorrow and anguish, and enable them to look beyond the grave to that happy land where there is no sorrow or weeping. THE INQUEST. On Thursday afternoCSn, Dr. Abel Evans, coroner, held an inquest at Lloyds Bank touching the death of Mr. David Jones. The Rev. Canon Camber- Williams, vicar, was elected foreman of the jury, which was composed of the following:—Alderman D. F. Lloyd (mayor), Bryn; Mr. Roderick Evans, J.P., High-street; Councillor Watter Davies, London House; Alderman Charles Evans, Mark Lane Stores; Mr. J. T. Megieks, Corner Shop; Mr. J. Davies, Cambrian Factory; Mr. J. S. Parry, Clyn; Mr. E. D. llees, Station-terrace, and Mr. Henry Rees, Nursery Gardens.-The jury having been sworn, viewed the body, and Sergt.-Major Baldwin, I ern Villa, was called as a witness. Mr. Baldwin deposed that he was playing goM with the deceased on Wed- neadiiy afternoon, when he appeared in good neaitn. On the last "too," after making the last stroke, which was the best deceased had made during tho day, deceased made the remark that he had had too much dinner to play golf. Witness and deceased proceeded in the direction of witness s ball, which was nearest to the tee. On arriving there, deceased fell on his kness, and then on his face. Witness turned him over on his back. and he was observed to gasp twice. Everything that could be done in rendering first aid was done.-Mr. D. Nun Lavies, draper, Llanelly, said ho was called by the last wit- ness-to render assistance. He was then 30 or 40 yards awav. He observed deceased gasping twice. A medical' man was sent for, but life was extinct before ho arrived. The jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes," and expressed their sorrow with the widow and family in their sad bereavement, and gave their fees towards procuring a wreath. THE FUNERAL. The mortal remains of deceased were conveyed to St Peter's churonvard for interment at 3.60 on Saturday afternoon. The. funeral was private from ceceased'B residence, and headed by t. e c cr„} V mayor and corporation in their rob« s il.e i uMic being requested to moot m church. The Rev Lua, n Camber-Williams officiated at the house. Die foJIow- in were, the mourners:—Miss Gertrude Jones kdaughter), Messrs. Emrys and Trevor Jones (sons), Misses Mabel, Dorothy, and Gwendoline Jones (dauirhter); Mrs. Edmunds, Cedar Bajik (sister), Misses Jones, Borth (sistersin-law); Mr. J. Jones, London City and Midland Bank, Ruthin; Rev.. C. F. Williams, Covc.hurch: Mr. and Mr*. D. W atkms, Thonidale; Mr. D. F. Parry; Mr. and Mrs. Jom Jones, Ivy Bush; Rev. T. Jones, Llanddarog; Kcv. T. M. Jones, Henry's Mote; Mr. and Mrs. John Evans, Jironwydd; Miss AniM Jones, AlltywaJJis; Mr. Ifertio Davies-Evans, and Mr. C. Michael, Lloyds Bank, Llandovery. The choir and the fol- lowing clergy in their vestments met the body at the chief entrance to the churchyarditevs. D. J. Evans and R. H. Richards, Lampeter; J. D. Lewis, 1 on- earreg; J. N. Evans, Llangybi; T. Jones, Llan- ddarog; T. M. Jones, Henry's Mote; W. LI. root- man, and Canon Camber-\V ilhafs. The l^ev. 1. M. Jones read the opening sentences, and when the procession arrived at tho west door of the church, the hymn, 'nghyfeillion adre'n fyned," was sung to the tune "Lausanne." The church was crowded, and tho servico was a most impressive one. Psahn xxxix. and the following hymns wece beauti- fully rendered by the choir and congregation, '•Peace, perfect peace. "Ar lan lorddonen ddofn, under the direction of Mr. Jenkin -t,arry. organist, who also played the "Dead March on the orgau. The Rev. W. Ll. Footman read tho "-x)ri in English, and the Rev. T. Jones, Llanddarog, the prayers. The body was oonveyed to church and from there to tho graveside by members of tho Town Council. Tho Rev. Canon Camber-Williams offici- ated at the grave, and the beautiful Church service wS brought to a close by singing the "Nunc Dimittis." The following sent beaut, ul ^reaths:- Wife and children; Mrs. Edmunds, Roy. and Mrs. F C Williams. Coychurch; Mrs. and Misses Jones, Borth; Mr. W. J. Jones. Ruthin: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Watkins; Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Parry, Haver- fordwest; Mr. a.nd Mrs. Tom Jones, Ivy Bush: Ixyl. and Mrs'. Davies-Evans, Ilighroead; the staff of Llovds Bank, Lampeter: Lamt>eter Agricultural Society, Petervell Golf Club, Coroner and jury, Lampeter District Nurse Association and Nurse Jarmyn; Mr. David Evans, Lloyds Bank, Llandilo; Mr. D. A. Fox, Lloyds Bank, Ammanford; V.l l". D. Williams, Lloyds Bank, Llandovery; St. Peters Church Choir; directors of the Welsh Church Press Co.; staff at Caxton Hall; Mr. and :\11' Charks Evan", Mark Stores: Mr. Roderick Evans; Mr. and Mrs. Daviea. Castle Hotel; Mrs. Stiles. Bridgend: Messrs. Williams, Dolgader; Dr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Ma.vfield; Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, Pontfaen; Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Thompson. Peter- well; Rev. and Mrs. W. Ll. Footman, St. David's College School: Mrs. Tom Lloyd. Deri House. lie was buried in a grave opposite the vestry of the church which he loved so well, and so "faithfully attended. Special hymns were sung- -it, Peter's. Church on Sunday, and in tho evening" the Vicar alluded feelingly to the loss the church had sustained through his death, nnd referred to fl. many admir- able. traits of the deceased, especially his devotion and faithfulness to his family and the church. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Mr. Evan Evans. College-street, who carried out his duties in an admirable manner. Tho massive panelled oak <X>fiin. was beautifully polished, with heavy brass furniturc..

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