The North Dunedin R'fles fired on Satur day last the fourth and final competition for the company's belt and other prizes. Con ditions : Four competitions; three highest aggregate scores out of four competitions to count for prizes; ranges, 200 and 600 yards, seven shots and sighter at each dis tance. The afternoon was very tricky, ren dering good shooting difficult. The fol lowing are the highest scores:—

The following are the highest aggregates, Volunteer W. Richardson securing the belt on the tie:—Volunteer W. Richardson, 170; Volunteer \V. Hutchinson, 170; Volunteer A. M'Donald, 169 ; Sergeant J. Peebles, 163; Corporal W. Brittenden, 156 ; Volunteer A. Dippie, 156.
THE WEATHER.
Mr Paulin telephoned at 1 p.m. : "Strong to light S.W. to N.W. and N. winds, with rain showers. Indications im proving in about sixteen hours. Barometer •further rise."

The Government have made an offer to hand over Little Barrier Island to the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Institute, subject to conditions as to the caretaking and preservation of birds. Carl Locher was allowed bail at Welling ton on his own recognisance of £2OO and two sureties of £IOO each. Inspector Pender stated that there was some slight evidence of complicity on the part of the male accused, but he did not think it likely he would leave the place. Inspector Pender further said the doctor had told him that he thought Mr Norbury would pull through. If your ohildren are troubled with worms, give them Mother Graves's Worm Extermina tor ; safe, sure, and effectual. Try it, and mark the improvement in your child.—[Advt. J

CRICKET.
THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN'S FIRST

MATCH.
