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STAPLEHURST.
FUNERAL
The funeral of Mr. Erskine Piper, of Matlield House, and late of High-street, took place on Thursday afternoon.The deceased gentleman, who was well-known, carried on a business as grocer and draper for about 24 years. He was also a member of the School Management Committee and a Parish Councillor. The service. which was held at the Baptist Chapel. of which deceased was a deacon, was con-ducted by the Rev. Kirby, and was largely attended. The coffin afterwards was conveyed to the Parish Churchyard for interment. Blinds were drawn throughout the village as a token of respect shown by the inhabitants to the deceased. For some years Mr. Piper lived at Matfield Green, afterwards removing to Staplehurst. The service was attended by the members of the School Management Committee and the Parish Councillors. Mr.Jull. President. attended on behalf of the Tunbridge Wells. Sevenoaks and District Grocers' Association, of which the deceased was a member. There were no flowers, by request.
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