St. Andrews (Charlotte Co.) July 18 - Richard BILLINGS, age 49 years, eldest s/o late Samuel BILLINGS, died last Monday eve. after a short illness from purpura heamorrhagica. Richard had been for several years past 1st Lt. of No. 2 Fire Engine company and the oldest member thereof. The officers and members of the two fire brigade companies in town, with the St. Andrews bass band, marched ahead of the hearse at the funeral held yesterday afternoon and the town fire bell was tolled. The remains were carried into All Saints church where the service was read by Rev. Canon Ketchum. Charles BILLINGS arrived from Boston by C.P.R. Thursday to attend the funeral of his brother.