The funeral of the late Mr. Harry Chester, of Wolverton, who resided at Rushden for some 20 years, took place at Higham Ferrers on Tuesday amid general signs of sympathy and respect. The deceased gentleman, who represented Messrs. P. Phipps and Co., brewers, at Wolverton, had been unwell for some months, and was spending a holiday at Woburn Sands. He contracted a chill, and was taken worse. A specialist was called in, and an operation as performed, but the deceased passed peacefully away on August 10th. 'Stonehurst' became known as the 'Belgian House' The late Mr. Chester represented Messrs. P. Phipps and Co. at Rushden for 20 years, and for seven years occupied the premises now used as the Belgian House. He was 47 years of age, and leaves a widow and one child to mourn their great loss. The body was conveyed by motor-hearse from Woburn to Higham Ferrers, where the interment ceremony was carried out by the Rev. H. K. Fry.