Funeral of F.T. BRIDGES, Mayor of Woodstock, took place yesterday afternoon under the direction of the Masonic fraternity. A short service was held at the residence at 2:30 P.M. by Rev. G.W. McDonald; Chaplain of the Masonic Lodge, assisted by Rev. W.W. Colpitts. Pall bearers were S.B. APPLEBY, W.S. SAUNDERS, S. McLEOD, Wm DRYSDALE, John S. Gibson, Josiah MURPHY. Mr. Bridges was in the 38th year of his age and leaves a wife and three children. He was the son of Henry BRIDGES of Sheffield, (Sunbury Co.). He served his time as a watchmaker in Saint John where he had many friends. He came to Woodstock about twenty years ago where he followed the occupation of watchmaker, dealer in silverware, jewelty etc.. He identified himself with the temperance workers. He was a member of the Town Council for several years. Last March he was elected to the Mayoralty. He fell victim to consumption. (abridged)