The death is also announced of Dr. Joseph Soar, M.B.E., who was honorary secretary at St.

David's, Pembrokeshire, from 1926 to 1963. In 1943 he received the bronze medal of the Institution for the part he played in the rescue in pitch darkness of a man trapped on the cliffs near the station. For many years Dr. Soar was organist at St. David's Cathedral, and he played football for Derby County in the days of Steve Bloomer. In recognition of his' outstanding services as an honorary secretary it was decided, with strong local support, that j the present St. David's lifeboat should bear his name..