The death occurred on Saturday, after a very long illness, of Miss Constance Eva Bridgeford, of 9, Tennyson-road, Rushden. Aged 25 years, Miss Bridgeford was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bridgeford, and was a native of Rushden.

The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, and the service, held at St. Peter's Church, was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. P. Barwell Spriggs, assisted by the curate, the Rev. A. J. Stevens. The hymns, "Jesu, the very thought of Thee," and "How bright those glorious spirits," were sung, Mr. W. P. Jolley accompanying at the organ.

The mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Bridgeford (father and mother), Mr. Reg Bridgeford and Miss M. Bridgeford (brother and sister), Mr Ray Bridgeford and Mrs. E. Dickens (brother and sister), Mrs. R. F. Smith (cousin) and Mr. S. Franklin (fiance), Mr. D. Dickens and Mrs. R. Bridgeford (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mrs. A. Smith and Mrs. L. Bridgeford (aunts), Mrs. J. Wheatley and Mr. E. F. Smith, Mrs. G. Miller and Mr. H. Bollard, Mrs. D. Busby and Mr. B. Busby (cousins), Miss F. Richardson and Mrs. S. Brooks (cousin and friend).

Wreaths were inscribed as follows: With loving memory of our dear one—Not as we wish, O Lord, but according to Thy gracious will—from Mother, Dad, Mabel and Raymond; In loving memory of our dear sister, from May and Reg—Not just to-day, but every day remembered; In loving memory of our dear Con—May she rest in peace—Ethel, Den, and Peter; In loving memory, from Biddy, Frank and Eileen—Her body is buried in peace, but her name liveth for evermore; With deepest sympathy, from her cousins at Northampton; From Stan, in deepest affection and remembrance; In loving remembrance of Connie, from Aunt Grace and family, and Mrs. Sayer; In affectionate remembrance, cousins Rose and Harry, Leicester; In loving memory, from Uncle Lance, Aunt Nell, Edna, and Audrey; In remembrance of dear Connie, from Uncle Albert, Aunt May and family; In loving memory of dear Connie, from Aunt Kate and cousins, Irchester; Sympathy and remembrance, from Aunt Lily, cousins Emmie and Herbert, Leeds; With deepest sympathy, from Florrie and family, Leeds: With deepest sympathy from Jack; In loving memory of Connie, from Eva; Sweet memories of Connie, from Vera and Ewart; With deepest sympathy, from Edna; To dear Connie, with loving memory of a brave girl, from Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Brooks, Pauline and Colin; Happy memories of dear Connie, from Mrs. P. G. Brooks, Gwen and Frank, 239, Bath-road, Kettering; In deepest loving memory, from David, Albert, Pat, and Aggie; With love to dear Con, from Bill, Ruby and John; Peace be thine—with deepest sympathy, from Ivy, Chris and children; In loving memory, from Lizzie and Pat; With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Griffin; With deepest sympathy, from neighbours and friends, Tennyson-road; With deepest sympathy, from Mr, and Mrs. F. Greaves and Margaret; To dear Connie with deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and family; In remembrance, from Mr. and Mrs A. Clark and Tony; With sincere sympathy, from A. Berry; From Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, Upper Queen-street,; With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. W. Gore; In loving memory of dear Connie, from Daisy, Bert and all; In loving memory, from Mr. and Mrs. Hinde, Peggy and Joan; With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Minney; To Connie, with our deepest sympathy, from Mrs. Goosey and family; With deepest; sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley and family; With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Ruby and Edna; With loving memory, from Mrs. Bugby; In remembrance of Connie, from Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Olive, Grace, and Jean; To dear Connie, with loving memory, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller; With sincerest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs, Dartnell; With deepest sympathy from Mr and Mrs. Abbott, Joyce, and Jeffery; In loving memory of Connie, from Mr. and Mrs. W. Walker; In affectionate remembrance, from Mrs. Morton, Olive, and Nellie, Irchester; In loving memory, from Joan Wilson; With deepest sympathy, Mr. and Mrs. Cave and Albert; In loving memory, to dear Connie, from Mrs. Bass and Mrs. Higgins; In deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. W. Dickens and family; To Connie with all my love, Mrs. Billingham; With deepest sympathy, from the employees of Messrs. W. W. Chamberlain; From Win and Mabel; with love to Connie. Messrs. T. Swindall and Sons carried out the funeral arrangements.