The death occurred very suddenly on Sunday, from gastric troubles and shock, of Mr. Charles Arthur Bollard, aged 56, of 5 Trafford-road Rushden. He had not been ill very long and was ordered to Northampton Hospital to undergo an operation, but unfortunately he rapidly became too ill to be taken away although every care had been bestowed on him.

Deceased, a much respected townsman, was an old employee of Messrs. Fred Knight, Ltd., having worked there nearly 40 years. In his younger days a vocalist of considerable merit and winner of many prizes, he was a descendant of an old violinist family, hence the affectionate name of “Fiddler” Bollard. His grandfather used to be a violinist in Newton Bromshold Church.

Deceased was a valued member of the Rushden Conservative Club and the Athletic Club, Rushden, at which the flags were flown at half-mast on the announcement of his death until after the funeral. Deceased leaves besides the widow, one son and one daughter.

The funeral took place on Tuesday, the Rev, P. E. Robson (Rector) officiating. Besides the family mourners, the wife, son, and daughter, and near relations, at the graveside were noticed Mr. Fred Knight, Mr. R. Knight, Mr. W. Flood, Mr. W. Brudenall, Mrs. G. Chettle, and Mrs. H. Underwood. The following attended representing the Conservative Club — Messrs. Ernest Perkins, Ernest Pashler, Harry Knight, Allan Chettle, John Wooding, George Chettle, and Frank Wilkins. [a list of wreaths follows]

Mrs. Bollard and family desire very much to thank all for the many expressions of sympathy shown them in many forms at this sad juncture of their lives.