Western Mail Tuesday June 1st. 1926. OBITUARY-section. The death took place on Monday of Mr. Edwin LOTT, photographer, of Nolton-street, Bridgend, after a long illness. He was born in Bridgend 60 years ago, and was well known through out the district. The death as occurred at his residence in Victoria-avenue, Porthcawl, after a very brief illness, of Dr. John Davey ALEXANDER. Dr. ALEXANDER was 75 years of age. A few days ago after a chill he developed pneumonia, his death resulting after five days' illness. He leaves a widow and four married daughters, namely, Mrs. Howell BELL, of Porthcawl, who has resided in Egypt for some years, but is now home again:Mrs. Walter PHILLIPS, Newport: Mrs. Alfred PHILLIPS, Newport, and Mrs. T.S. SUTTON, Porthcawl, formerly of Neath. Dr. ALEXANDER was born at King's Lynn, Norfolk. on September 15, 1851, and was educated at Glasgow and Edinburgh. He had spent practically the whole of his professional career at Porthcawl, where for a period of upwards of 40 years he combined a lucrative medical private practice with a number of public appointments. In his official capacity under the Porthcawl Council Dr. ALEXANDER had naturally taken the greatest interest in the development of the town, and its general health arrangements were his special cvoncern. He was a keen Churchman, a Conservative, and a Freemason, while he also was associated with two friendly societies. A picturesque and dignified figure. Dr. ALEXANDER had a wide circle of friends, and few men in the cvounty were held in higher respect. His many old friends in Cardiff will regret to learn of the death at Minehead of Mr. C. HENSMAN, who was manager of the High-street branch of Lloyds Bank, Cardiff, for nearly twenty years prior to 1913, when he retired on account of having attained the age limit. Mr. HENSMAN, who was extremely popular with the commercial section of the community, entered the service of the Warwick and Leamington Bank at Stratford-on-Avon in December 1864. That bank was amalgamated with Lloyds in 1866, and in 1871 Mr. HENSMAN was transferred to the principal office of the latter bank in Birmingham. In 1883 he became manager of the Tamworth branch, and he acted in a similar capacity at Burton-on-Trent from 1885 to 1894, in which year he was transferred to the important post of manager of the Cardiff branch. It will be seen, therefore, that Mr. HENSMAN was intimately associated with the commercial life of Cardiff for practically twenty years. His successor as manager of the High-street branch of Lloyds was Mr. R.T. RICHARDS, J.P., who still holds the appointment. Mr. HENSMAN, who shortly after his retirement went to Minehead to reside, was twice married, his second wife being Miss WESTLAND, who formerly resided at Penarth. Much sympathy will be extended to her and the only son and daughter in their breavement. The death took place on Monday at Troedybryn, Llanwrtyd Wells, in his 76th year, of Mr. David Rowland GAY, who had been headmaster of the Llanwrtyd Wells Council School for about 40 years. From this position he retired about ten years ago, when he received a handsome testimonial from the residents of the district and from old pupils. He had been prominently connected with most movements in the town for many years. He was a member of the National Union of Teachers and had been president of the Breconshire branch. He was secretary of the Lending Library Committee, and for many years was the Liberal agent for the Llanwrtyd Wells polling district. He was an ardent Congregationalist and had served as deacon and secretary of the church at Llanwrtyd Wells for about 40 years. On resigning the secretaryship of the church, owing to failing health, last year he received a valuable testimonial from the church in recognition of his services. Mr. GAY leaves a widow and one daughter. The death has occurred at Newport of ex-sergeant William Henry GILBERT a Zulu War veteran, who had attained the age of ?. He served in the Army for the full period of 21 years, in the Cameroians (the Scottish Rifles) and the Royal Welch Fusileers, and was stationed at Newport during the election riots of the late '60's. He leaves a widow, three sons, and three daughters. His sons are all Service men. Exc-Sergt. GILBERT will be accorded a military funeral. The funeral of Mr. George BEESTON 89, of 13, St. Mark's-crescent, Newport, took place at Newport Cemetery on Monday. Mr. BEESTON was a retired assistant overseer, and one of the oldest members of the local Oddfellows. The Rev. A. FIELDING, superintendent on the Wesleyan Circuit, officiated at a service at the house and at the graveside. The chief mourners were Mr. W.J. BEESTON (son), Mr. F.J. ROWLANDS and Mr. T.H. HERBERT (sons-in-law), Mr. F.G. ROWLANDS (grandson). Messrs. Herbert BEESTON and Graham BEESTON, of Machen (nephews), Mr. C. WILLIAMS (cousin), and Mr. J. DAVIES, of Machen. Amongst others present were Mr. Charles MORRIS (representing Newport overseers), Mr. C. JOYCE, the Rev. J.R. PHILLIPS (vicar, Llanfrecha), the Rev. H.G. HOWELL, Col. S.D. INGRAM, ex-supt. W. TANNER, Mr. A.F. PARISH, Mr. Garnet HEYBYRNE, Mr. H.H. WITTS, and Mr. R. FARROW. The annual meeting of the Cardiganshire Society of London was held at Caxton-hall on Monday, when Herbert EVELYN was appointed the new president. John Patrick

> > The death has occurred at Newport of ex-sergeant William Henry GILBERT a > Zulu War veteran, who had attained the age of ?. He served in the Army for > the full period of 21 years, in the Cameroians (the Scottish Rifles) and > the Royal Welch Fusileers, and was stationed at Newport during the > election riots of the late '60's. He leaves a widow, three sons, and three > daughters. His sons are all Service men. Exc-Sergt. GILBERT will be > accorded a military funeral. > FreeBMD shows age at death 78 Jeff