LOCAL.

The funeral of the late Mr. Richard Pratley, of 10, Cranham-terrace, took place at St. Sepulchre's Cemetery on Saturday afternnon. The deceased, who had been ill since lasat autumn, was well known in Oxford musical circles, being for many years a member of various choirs, including St. Giles', St. John's College and New College, also of Dr. Stainer's Orpheus Glee Union. He was for upwards of 20 years house carpenter at the Infirmary. He was followed to his last resting place by his widow, daughters, son-in-law and niece, and other friends were present at the cemetery. Wreaths were received from the following: the Widow, Fred and Clara; Mr. And Mrs. Williams, son-in-law and daughter; Mr. And Mrs. Waddington, son-in-law and daughter; Mr. And Mrs. Charles Hart; Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Druce and Mrs. Smith, nieces; Miss Jackson, niece; Mrs. Frank Jackman; Mrs. Huscroft, Banbury; Master Arthur Williams, grandson; Mr. E.J. Day and Mr. Stone, New College; Misses E. and C. Carter; Mrs. Currell; Misses Sammon and Fathers; Misses Mason; Mr. And Mrs. T. Taylor; Mrs. Walker; Mrs. Honey; Mr. And Mrs. Bert Hadland; and Mr. Thomas, Exeter College.