concerned, Lord Knutaford is of: opinion thut the proposed reduction is a mistake ; yet he says if it is the wish of tbe colony that it should bo done, he will send the best Governor that can be got for the money. A report is also current that Sir William is not unwilling to remain at his present post at a reduced salary ; but certain ex-Colonial Ministers, who served under him in other colonies, shru? their shoulders at such a suggestion." We can perfectly understand why they should, for New Zealand has paid pretty dearly for its 11 whistle" during Sir W. Jervois's term of office.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1888. Hioh Water • J Thss evenin 8' 11-M ' , „ HIGH WATEB .| ro. morrow morniug, 11.58. SON Ret -. This evening, 6.55. BUN RISE : To-morrow mo'uiog, 5.4. Phases of the Moon : First Quarter 11th Isov.—3h. 51ra. 80s. am.
PORT OF NEW PLYMOUTH.
ABBIVKD. November 7.—Takapuna, s.s,, 576 tons, J. Grant, from Manukau, November 7.—Waoaka, 5.9., 286 tons, J. Mead 8, from Wellington. fIXP^OTBJD AKBIVALS. Wanaka, s.*., from Manukau, on Friday. Glonelg, 8.5., from Onebunga, on Friday. Penguin, s.s., from South, on Saturday. Glen«l?, 5,8., from Onehnnga, on Tuesday. Penguin, s.s,, from Manukau on Wednesday. Wanaka, s a., from South, on Wednesday. DEPARTED. November 7.—Takapnna, 8.5., for South. November 7.—Wanaka, s.s., for Maankau.
PORT OF WAITAKA.
DEPARTED. November 7. — Gairloch, s.s., for Onehunga. Passengers— Mesdames Millgate and Barn field and child, Miss Halcombe, Messrs. Entrican, Oldfietf , Fcrgnson, Beckett, Piper, Murdoch, Shuttleworth, Miln p , and Green. Cargo— l 3 head cattle, T. Bayly ;15 do do, 2 horses, McLeod ; 1 horse, Gresn ; 100 pkgs, sundry. — W D. Webster, agent.
SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. ARRIVED.
