A tragic death occurred the Southampton Branch of the London City and Midland Bank on Monday.

Mr. Alfred Albert White, aged 44. a beer retailer, of 16. Grove Street, Chapel, entered the premises, asked for £2 worth of coppers, and became suddenly ill.

Other customers in the bank rushed to his assistance, but in a minute or two death ensued. The deceased leaves a wife and family of five with whom the greatest sympathy is felt.