Employed as a fire-watcher during performances at the Royal Theatre, Rushden, Mr Arthur Horn (54), left the theatre at 11p.m. last Friday and went to his lodgings at 47 St Margaret’s-avenue, Rushden. He collapsed a few minutes after he had entered the house, and died almost immediately.

Mr Horn had lived for 30 years in Australia, where his wife still resides. A brother, Mr Walter Horn, lives at 82 Wollaston-road, Irchester.

P.C. Skells made a report to the East Northants Coroner, who decided that an inquest would not be necessary.