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CHILD'S FUNERAL AT DEAN
Yesterday (Tuesday), there were interred at Dean churchyard, the remainsof a little boy named John HARRINGTON, aged about six years, son of MrWilliam HARRINGTON, Brow Farm Branthwaite. The deceased was a scholar atDean National School, and attended school as lately as Friday afternoon. On the way home that day he seemed to be very frightened of the thunder and lightening and when he got home he was sick. Next day he was unwell and gradually got worse, suffering from fits and remaining unconscious. Every attention was paid to the little sufferer, both by his friends and Dr Routledge, but he passed away in the evening. He was a bright, cheerful little fellow and a general favourite with teachers and children. On Tuesday afternoon the scholars attended the funeral and his body was carried by his school mates from the house to the grave. There was also a large attendance of the public and some beautiful wreaths and flowers were placed on the coffin. The hymn "There's a friend for little children" was sung at the house and through Branthwaite. "Tender Shepherd" was given at the church, and "Peace perfect peace", at the graveside. The Rev. E.C Bennett officiated in an impressive manner. Much sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs Harrington in their sudden bereavement.
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West Cumberland Times 
