The funeral took place at Rushden of Mr. John Tomlin, well-known partner in the firm of Whittington and Tomlin, carpenters and undertakers. A native of Higham Ferrers, Mr. Tomlin, followed in his father’s trade as a carpenter, and during his business career carried out contracts in connection with many of Rushden’s chief buildings – factories, shops, Park Road Baptist Church, the Fire Station, the Public Library, the Intermediate School, the Palace Cinema, and the Royal Theatre. From 1917 to 1919 Mr. Tomlin served on the Rushden Urban Council. He was a keen sportsman, in particular an enthusiastic cricketer, and a member of the Town Bowling Club. A widower for some years, Mr. Tomlin was 89 and had been in failing health for some time. He leaves an only daughter, Mrs. Charles G. Clarke, of Rushden. Two sons pre-deceased him, one being killed in World War I. The funeral service was conducted at the home by the Rev. E. Houghton, of the Park Road Methodist Church, and the chief followers were Mr. C. G. Clarke (son-in-law), Mr. C. Tomlin (nephew), and Mr. W. L. Beetenson (friend). Several of Mr. Tomlin’s old employees attended at the interment.