The funeral of Mrs. Paul Cave, widow of the late Mr. Paul Cave, of Rushden, took place on Saturday afternoon in the cemetery at Rushden. The first portion of the obsequies was conducted in St. Mary’s Church by the Rev. P. Robson who also officiated at the graveside. At the service in the Church Mr. J. E. Smith, the organist, played appropriate music including Mendelssohn’s beautiful aria “O rest in the Lord.”

The coffin was of polished oak, with brass fittings, and bore the inscription:-

EMMA CAVE
Born August 9th, 1844
Died February 15th, 1916

The principal mourners comprised Mr. W. W. Smith (brother), Mrs. Alfred Smith (sister-in-law), Miss Kate Kilsby (niece), Miss Martha Gray (maid), Mrs. Taylor (Bedford), Mr. Amos Cave (brother-in-law), Mr. Morton Cave (nephew), Mrs. John Smith (sister-in-law), Miss Wyldes, Ald. Chas. Pettit, J.P. (Harrold), and Mrs. Pettit, Mr. G. S. Mason and Alderman G. Miller, J.P., executors of the late Mr. Paul Cave.

A number of beautiful floral tributes to the deceased lady’s memory were placed on the grave, as follow:

With deepest sympathy, from the directors of Messrs. John Cave and Sons, Ltd.

With love from Martha and little Tony.

From William and Annie, in remembrance.

With deepest sympathy from Alfred and Lizzie.

In loving memory from Pollie and Nellie, High-street South.

With heartfelt sympathy from old friends of 40 years’ standing, Mr. and Mrs. Pettit.

With deepest sympathy from Fred and Aggie.

With deepest sympathy from Nurse Beeby.

To dear Aunt, with love, from George and Kate.