We regret to record the death which occurred on Monday at 55, Robinson-road, of Mr. Joseph Seabrook, aged 56, which resulted from bronchitis and heart failure.

Deceased, a native of Wellingborough, had lived in Rushden the greater part of his life. For some years past he had been a painter, etc , in the employ of Messrs. W. Packwood and Son, builders, having been in the trade all his life. He was formerly a sporting enthusiast, being a keen Rugby footballer, flat racer, and cyclist. He was one of the founders of the Athletic Club which opened in a house in Harborough-road, moved to John-street and then to the present site where a small building was first erected. During the whole of that time he served on the committee, but had to give up the duties some time after the present fine buildings were put up, owing to failing health. He was bugler to the Athletic Cycle club and took a great part in sport generally. For his services on the committee of Rushden Rugby F.C. in 1890 he was presented with a handsome inscribed writing desk. He remained a member of the Athletic Club up to the day of his death. The flag of the Club was flown at half-mast on the announcement of Mr. Seabrook's death until after the funeral The deceased had also been a musician and was for some years an instrumentalist in the old (Rushden) National Band, but had given up for health reasons before it changed its name to the "Rifle" Band. From boyhood until his death he was also a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, having held all offices, including that of Chief Ranger of the Rushden Court, in which office he remained for a considerable time and was presented with a framed emblem (the first one of the Court). He also afterwards received the symbolic horn inscribed "S.C.R." Deceased leaves besides the widow one son (the oldest) in New Zealand, one son at home and a daughter in London. The funeral took place yesterday at the Cemetery, arrangements having been made by Mr. Arthur Sanders.