Funeral of the Late Mr. J. P. Mathew, at Whipton: The funeral of the late Mr. J. P. Mathew of Colleton Crescent, and late of Heavitree took place on Wednesday at Whipton Churchyard. The cortege left the residence at 1.45, and upon its arrival at Whipton was met by the Rev. T. J. Ponting (vicar of Heavitree), and the Rev. F. Simmons (rector Trinity), who officiated. The principal mourners were Mr. J. W. Mathew, Miss A. Mathew, Mr. P. Mathew, Mrs. C. P. Mathew, Mr. and Mrs. Pynsent Mathew, Rev. J. R. Paramore. There were also a large number of friends assembled at the graveside to pay a last mark of respect to the deceased. The remains were encased in a shell upholstered in lambskin with lace frillings, the outer coffin being of fine English elm, polished and mounted with handsome brass furniture. The breastplate inscription was follows: — “John Pynsent Mathew died February, 1908; aged 86 years.” Messrs. Warren Brothers, of 53, Magdalen-road and 39, Queen-street were entrusted with the funeral arrangements, and Mr. Maries supplied the hearse and carriages.
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