The death took place at 56 High-street South, Rushden, on Wednesday morning, of Mr. Walter Lewis, who was a well-known inhabitant of the town of Rushden, in which place he was born. He was 65 years of age, and followed his trade as a blacksmith up to about four weeks ago. Deceased was a very active man of fine physique. An ardent Conservative, he was one of the founders of the Rushden Conservative Club, of which he was a director for a great number of years, and was respected by all his fellow-members and townsmen.

About five weeks ago Mr. Lewis drove with his wife to Riseley, and before the return the weather turned out to very wet and cold. A few days later he complained of a violent cold on the chest and pain in his side, but for a week or two he continued at his work until compelled to take to his bed. Dr. Owen was called in and found him to be suffering from bronchitis, which subsequently developed into pneumonia. A change for the worse w as notice on Saturday last, and his relatives were summoned to his bedside on Monday, from which time he gradually sank, until, at 11.30am on Wednesday, he peacefully passed away.

Deceased leaves a widow, two sons, and two daughters. He was an ardent Churchman, and during Canon Barker’s ministry in Rushden he was a Sunday school teacher for several years. He was at church for the last time on Palm Sunday.

Mr. Lewis was a great lover of horses, and even when nearing the end he remembered his pony “Billy” and remarked that he would not feed him any more.

Deceased was a trustee of the Rushden Tradesmen’s Benefit Club. The funeral takes place at 2.30 tomorrow.