To the deep regret of the relatives and the many friends, the death took place on Saturday night, at the Home Farm, Rushden of Mr Charles Edwin Knight, aged 68, the result of heart trouble. Deceased had been unwell for about twelve months, and a great deal worse recently. Mr Knight, a native of Rushden, started in business as a butcher about 1882 in premises in the High-street South, now occupied by Mr James, butcher. After having successfully established the business, Mr Knight removed in 1889 to the shop now under the control of Mr E Warren, in High-street. A few years later he took over Hilly Farm, High-street South, at the same time disposing of the butchery business to Mr R A Wheeler (who was subsequently succeeded by Mr E Warren). Mr Knight later on also became the tenant of the Home Farm, Rushden, adjoining Hilly Farm, and continued to manage both as long as he was able. His only child, Mr Frank Knight, has for some years past taken the responsibility of the farm management. Deceased has been known throughout a wide district principally as a cattle dealer, engaged in the Norfolk trade, and he attended fat stock markets at Kettering, Oundle, Northampton and other neighbouring towns. Owing to his expert knowledge as a judge of cattle, Mr Knight was appointed by the Ministry of Food during the war as a grader of cattle, and was given a large area to supervise.

Mr Knight's first wife died when Mr Frank Knight was born. Mr C. E. Knight married again about 18 months later, the wife being still living. Deceased was a member of the Rushden (Pemberton) Lodge of Freemasons, and he was a member of the Park-road Baptist Church.

The Funeral

took place yesterday afternoon, the Rev C J Keeler officiating, a service being conducted at the Home Farm, and the burial taking place at the cemetery. Only male mourners attended the committal service. There were present in addition to the relatives a large number of brethren of the Pemberton Lodge of Freemasons, wearing the usual emblem, which they afterwards dropped into the grave as they filed past. Bro. Bernard C Tomkins carried the Lodge wreath, which he placed at the head of the grave. Other friends present included Messrs. J T Colson, J Willmott, A Willmott, C A K Green, H Lack, J Hornsby, C Smith, W Russell and C H Knight.

The family mourners were:- Mrs C E Knight (widow), Mr and Mrs Frank Knight (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs Jim Knight (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs Harry Knight (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs Fred Knight (uncle and aunt), Mr and Mrs Fred Knight (nephew and niece), Mr and Mrs Frank Jones (nephew and niece), Mr and Mrs W Jones of Bedford, also representing Mr C H Dunham of Bedford (brother-in-law), Miss R Dunham (sister-in-law). There were also present Mr and Mrs A Fountain, Mr T Swindall, Mr R A Wheeler, Mrs J Sargent, Mr Edwin De Grey Seaman, Miss Lily Porter, Mr Miller (Kettering), Mr Pendred (Wellingborough), Mr E Jenkins (Cambridge), Mr Clay (Kettering) and Mr E Poulton (Luton).

There were wreaths from the widow; from Frank, Gladys, Phyllida and Ursula; from Elsie, Percy and Grace, Maidstone; from Will, Lizzie and family; from brother Charlie, Bedford; from brothers Tom and John; from brother Jim and Harry and family; from R Dunham; from Mrs Herbert Sartoris, Weekley; from A H Sartoris; from all at the Old Rectory, Rushden; from W Radburne and J W Radburne; from Mr and Mrs E Hollis and family; from Mr and Mrs R A Wheeler; from W and F Whittemore; from Mr and Mrs T H Fisher; from the East Northants Butchers' Association; from Mr and Mrs C Smith; from William; from Mr and Mrs C G Ward; from Mr and Mrs E C Clay, Kettering; from Mrs Arthur Miller and family, Kettering; from Nurse; from Mr and Mrs H Skinner; from Mr James Harris, Higham Ferrers; from Ned and Alf Poulton; from 1, Crabb-street, Rushden; from Mr and Mrs Lowe and Mr and Mrs Clarke; from Mr and Mrs E Turner; from Ted Woollard; from Mr James F Knight; from F Roberts and Co., and from Mr and Mrs T Swindall and family.

The funeral arrangements were made by Messrs T Swindall and Sons.

Mrs C E Knight and Mr Frank Knight desire to tender their thanks for the many expressions of sympathy they have received in their bereavement.