“ He had an easy knack of writing English verse of a light sort, as well as Latin verse, and had in recent years won a number of newspaper competitions for both these kinds of composition. One of his favourite amusements was chess. Chess problems of his have appeared from time to time in our chess columns. ”

“ We record with great regret that Mr. A. A. Brodribb, an old and valued member of The Times staff, who since the death of Mr. William Stebbing last year had been the sole survivor of those who served under Delane, died yesterday at his home at Yattendon, Berkshire, at the age of 76. ”