The death took place on Friday last, at his residence in Midland-road, Rushden, of Mr. Thomas Stanley Hartwell. The deceased, who was 28 years of age on the 2nd January last, had been married only about 18 months, his wife being Miss Kate Clark, sister of Mr. John Clark, of Heatherbreea, Rushden (Messrs. Jaques and Clark, shoe manufacturers).

Mr. Hartwell, who had suffered from an ulcerated stomach, was taken to Northampton Hospital in December last and about six weeks ago had so far recovered as to be in a fit condition to return home. Here the progress was continued, and the patient had hopes of being able to return to work. On Wednesday, February 22nd, however, he had a serious relapse, and last Friday afternoon he passed away peacefully at about four o’clock.

The deceased will be greatly missed at the Park-road Baptist Church, of which he was an earnest and consistent member and in connection with which he did a great amount of useful work. He was an able and devoted Sunday school teacher, an energetic member of the Christian Endeavour Society, and a prominent worker in connection with the Baptist Mission Band.

which took place on Tuesday at two o’clock, was the occasion of a marked demonstration of the esteem in which the deceased was held and of the sorrow felt at his early demise. The Rev. W. F. Harris conducted an impressive service in the Baptist Church, in the presence of an exceptionally large congregation, and gave an address on the raising of Lazarus. The hymns, “Give me the wings of faith to rise” and “Beloved, let us love,” were sung with real depth of feeling, and Miss West sang “The roll call.” Handel’s “dead March” was played on the organ by Mr. Bettles as the body was removed from the church. In addition to the chief mourners, the church was represented by Messrs. F. Corby, F. Cowley, D. Darnell, and F. Ballard (deacons). And the Sunday school by Mr. Cowley and Mr. Herbert Lack, two of the teachers. At the graveside the committal sentences were read by the Rev. W. F. Harris. The coffin bore the following inscription:-

A large number of

of respect had been received, the inscriptions being:-

With loving sympathy from his sorrowing wife.

In loving memory from Ester and George, “Abide with me, fast falls the eventide.”

With deepest sympathy from Arthur and Louie, Tom and Annie, Albert and Emmie.

With loving sympathy from Aunt and Uncle, Ravenstone. “Pease perfect peace.

With deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark and family.

In loving and affectionate remembrance from his affectionate nephew, Reg. “When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.”

With affectionate remembrance from Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Clark.

With deepest love and sympathy from Arthur and Kate Bertie.

With deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. C. Clark.

A tribute of affection and esteem from his fellow teachers in the Park-road Baptist Sunday school.

With deep sympathy from Councillor and Mrs. H. Clark, Rochdale.

From Mr. and Mrs. J. Elliott and family and friend, Northampton, with deep regret. “Why do we mourn departing Friends, etc.”

With sincere sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Kitchener.

With deepest sympathy and regret from Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Catchpole.

Messrs. Walker and Everard were the undertakers.