The death of John Buttsworth took place at his residence at Wilberforce on Wednesday week last at the advanced age of'72 yeare, after a prolonged and severe illness. Deceased has resided in Wilberforce the greater part of his life and was one of the oldest farmers in the district. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon at Wilberforce, being attended by a long train of friends and relatives. The funeral proceeded to the Church of England, where service was read, and from thence to the cemetery, where the Rev H Guinness, assisted by Rev W Glasson, conducted the burial service.