18 FEBRUARY 1911, Page 3

We regret to record the death of Colonel Eustace Balfour,

Mr. A. J. Balfour's youngest brother. Colonel Balfour was best known, perhaps, as an indefatigable Volunteer. He com- manded the London Scottish for about seven years, and in 1902 was granted the honorary rank of Colonel and was appointed Aide-de-Camp to King Edward. He wrote much on military subjects and was the first to insist on the great value of bicycles for military purposes. By profession he was an architect, and his work invariably showed the clearest traces of his learning and taste. He was a man of culture, kindliness, and charm, and we join with men of all parties in sympathising with Mr. Balfour in his sorrow.