WESTERN MAIL FRIDAY DECEMBER 10.  1926.   No. 316. FUNERAL OF MRS. BUTLER, BURRY PORT.   The funeral took place at Burry Port of Mrs. BUTLER, widow of the late Mr. James BUTLER, New-street, Burry Port. Mrs BUTLER belonged to one of the oldest families in the district.   The following clergy officiated: Dr. Caleb HUGHES (vicar of Pembrey), Rev. H. HOWELL (vicar of Llandilo'rfan, Brecon), Rev. J. WILLIAMS (vicar of Llangendeirne), and the Rev.J. B. THOMAS (curate of St. Mary's, Church, Burry Port).  The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh BUTLER (Pontypridd), son and daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. James J. BUTLER (Treorky), son and daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. WHEELER (Burry Port), daughter and son-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. John BUTLER (Burry Port), son and daughter-in-law; Mr. Tom BUTLER (Burry Port), son; Mr. and Mrs. William BUTLER (Burry Port) son and daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. David BUTLER (Pembrey) son and daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. J. MORRIS (Narberth), son-in-law and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Fred JONES, son-in-law and daughter; Mr. Moore BUTLER (Treorky), grandson; Miss Gwenda WHEELER (Burry Port), grandaughter; Rev. Hugh THOMAS (Ogmore), brother; Dr. David THOMAS (Ogmore), nephew; Rev. H. HOWELL (Brecon), cousin; Mr. W. THOMAS (Pembrey), brother; Miss Mary BUTLER (Treorky), grandaughter; Mr. William BUTLER (Aberkenfig), brother-in-law; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred BUTLER Aberkenfig), brother-in-law. MR. G. SIMS, ABERTRIDWR.    The death has taken place of George SIMS (22), son of Mr. and Mrs. George SIMS, Abertridwr. He was a capable euphonium player and a member of the Windsor Colliery Silver Band, Abertridwr, and the South Wales and Monmouthshire Brass Band Association. MR. R. FRASER, PONTARDULAIS.   The death has taken place of one of the best-known Pontardulais inhabitants in the person of Mr. Robert (Bob) FRASER, Thorndale, Swansea-road. He was 81 years of age. He worked for years at the Hendy Tin-plate Works, from where he left to join the post-office staff and worked at Llanedy and Llanon district for over 30 years until his retirement on pension. He was a Conservative, and served as sexton both at St. Teilo's Welsh Parish Church and St. Michael and All Angels, for a great many tears. His only son is Mr. John FRASER, headmaster of Council Schools at Ferndale. MR. RHYS ABRAHAMS, MERTHYR.   The death as occurred at the age of 80 years of a well-known Merthyr resident. Mr. Rhys ABRAHAMS, Abermorlais-terrace, formerly treasurer of the Salem Welsh Congregational Church, Heolgerrig. He is survived by two daughters Mrs. Gwen LEWIS, and Mrs. DAVIES. MR. H. THOMAS, NELSON.   The death occurred at Nelson on Thursday of Mr. Henry THOMAS, Berthgron Farm. Mr. THOMAS, who was 73 years old, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David THOMAS, Nelson, and was one of the best known farmers in South Wales. For a number of years he had been church-warden at St. John's and prior to that at Llanfabon Parish Church. He was prominently identified with the Llanfabon and Gelligaer branch of the Farmer's Union. He leaves one son, Mr. David THOMAS, Hendai Farm, Gelligaer; and three daughters. Mrs. Edith EDWARDS, widow of Capt. Josiah EDWARDS, Aberdare, Mrs. Mattie SIMONS, wife of the Rev. L. C. SIMONS, M.A. Vicar of Treherbert, and Miss Forrie THOMAS. CARDIFF MAYORS YULETIDE FUND. -(some more names and addresses). Mr. Chas. E. DOVEY, Ainsdale, 39, Cathedral-road, Cardiff.  £5.5.0. Mr. W. I. BANBURY, Tydraw-road. £5.5.0. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas JONES, 8, The Avenue, Llandaff.£5.0.0. Mr. W. E. THOMAS, Merivale, Newport-road. £2.2.0. Mr. Morgan CROWTHER, Ascot House, Lansdowne-road, Cardiff. £2.2.0. Mr. and Mrs. S. Alwyn SMITH, 80, Cathedral-road. £2.2.0. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. WEDLAKE, Brynmor, Penylan.  £2.2.0. Mr. J. HOWARD-JONES, 24, Cathedral-street. £2.2.0. Mr. W. A . PHILLIPS, J.P., and Mrs. PHILLIPS, Redbroke, Caerphilly. £2.2.0. Dr. Howell REES, J.P.,Glyndwr, 190, Newport-road. £2.2.0. John Patrick