In our last issue we reported that Mr. J. J. Clark, of 114, High-street, Rushden, a much-respected tradesman, had had a serious illness but was then (on Friday) happily recovering.  Unfortunately, he had a relapse on Saturday, and in spite of everything that could be done for him he passed away.  During his illness Mr. Clark was skilfully and tenderly nursed by Sister G. R. Watson, under the expert advice and instruction of Dr. Greenfield and Dr. McCabe.  Mr. Clark’s death was a great shock to his family and to his many friends.

  Mr. John James Clark was born at Newark 65 years ago.  He came to Rushden in 1901 and opened a business as a gentlemen’s outfitter in High-street, and he continued in the same premises all along.  Outside his business interests Mr. Clark was a member and sidesman of St. Peter’s Church and was a member of the Spencer Park Bowls Club.  The widow and two sons (Mr. Cecil N. Clark and Mr. Ray Clark) are left to mourn their loss.

  The funeral took place on Tuesday at St. Peter’s Church and the cemetery, the Rev. P. Barwell Spriggs, M.A. (Vicar), officiating.  The surpliced choir and clergyman met the cortege at the door of the church.  Before the service began Mr. W. P. Jolley, at the organ, played “Blest are the Departed” (from Sphohr’s “Last Judgment”) and Chopin’s “Marche Funebre.”  The hymn “On the resurrection morning” was sung, and Psalm 39 was chanted.  Mr. Spriggs read the appointed lesson.  Besides the family mourners, a good many friends of the deceased were present.  Messrs. J. Roe, C. A. Hedley, S. Phillips, and A. G. Larkinson represented the tradespeople in High-street.  The Spencer Park Bowls Club was represented by Messrs. C. White, Shorley, F. W. Swindall, G. E. Dunkley, and W. Chettle.  Others present were Messrs. A. G. H. Dickens, A. Baxter, Buttling, W. E. Griffin, J. Neville, etc.  At the end of the service Mr. Jolley played “O rest in the Lord” (Mendelssohn’s “Elijah”) and “I know that my Redeemer liveth” (Handel’s “The Messiah”).

  The cortege (motor coaches) passed slowly from the church to High-street, and a halt of about a minute was made outside the shop and home on the way to the cemetery.  There were a large number of wreaths, including one from St. Peter’s Parochial Church Council and one from the Spencer Park Bowls Club.  Messrs. T. Swindall and Sons carried out the funeral arrangements.

  Mrs. J. J. Clark and family wish to offer their sincerest thanks to the numerous friends who have sent messages of condolence, all of which have been deeply appreciated.