A horrible tale was unfolded at: an inquest at Peterborough on the body of George Walker; 75. He died on September 19th, but the death was only discovered on the 28th. His half-witted son, with whom he lived, had for ten days climbed over the body to get to bed. It was stated that deceased had lived the life of. a recluse in order to be with his son. He had only been seen outside the house once in 20 years. A verdict of "Death from natural causes" was returnod^. ..
Shooting

HAURAKI V. OHINEMURI RIFLES. At the Paeroa Range on Saturday afternoon an. interesting shooting match tbok place between teams of ten men each from the Hauraki Rifles and the Ohinemuri Rifles (No. 1 Com pany). The conditions were ten shots each at two ranges—soo and 000 yards—and victory rested with the Ohinemuri Rifles by a majority of 55 points. The visitors' were hospitably entertained, and afternoon tea was provided by the' ladies... The scores are as follows :—

Ohin-emuri Rifles.
Haukaki Eifles.
Farmers' Union.
