Sandys, whose death was described by Sen. Ira Philip (PLP) as "an irreparable loss.'' Mr. Thorne was a born leader, he said, one of the last of Bermuda's neighbourhood grocers and an expert in the cultivation of exotic plants and the breeding of exotic birds.

Speaking on behalf of Sen. Trevor Woolridge (PLP), who had gone to officiate at the funeral, Sen. Philip asked that condolences be sent to the family of the late Mr. Louis Leon (Legs) Smith of St. George's. Mr. Smith was well respected in the community, he said, and his loss would be felt not only in St. George's but by all of Bermuda.

Sen. Joe Johnson (Ind.) praised the open air Pops Concert at Dockyard on Sunday, put on by the Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra and choir. A similar performance was held the previous day in St. George's, he said, and the wide diversity of people in the audience convinced him that "classical music is alive and well.'' The Hon. Pamela Gordon (UBP) congratulated Miss Teen Bermuda winner Miss Pandora Hardtman. She described the young lady as "very personable'' and expressed confidence she would represent Bermuda well.

Sen. Jerome Dill (UBP), who was a judge in the contest, praised Miss Super Teen Productions which organised the event, and said he wished a similar organisation could develop a competition for young men.

Sen. Wendell Hollis (UBP) asked that condolences be sent to the family of the late Mr. Edmund (Teddy) Gosling, who he described as an important businessman, great yachtsman and outstanding Bermudian.

Mr. Gosling contributed greatly to yachting in Bermuda, he said, and opened up the sport by helping form the Bermuda Offshore Cruising Association that did not require membership in one of the established yacht clubs.

Senate President the Hon. Albert Jackson expressed sadness at the death of Mr.

Bernard Wells in Britain. Mr. Wells was a great proponent of the arts when he lived in Bermuda, and in the early days of the Bermuda Festival served as festival chairman.