Correspondents writing from Napier and ! Xew Plymouth complain of the scarcity of houses, and the difficulty new arrivals have of finding accommodation. Wanganui is no exception to the rule for there is not, that we arc aware of, an empty house in the town while we know of. several parties who are anxiously looking for houses. House build ing just now would seem to be a good specu lation, and our local capitalists could hardly find a more profitable investment than build ing a few good cottages. The Canterbury'l iines of the 27th Nnv chronicles the arrival, per steamer Albion, of nine and a half couple of harriers. The pack consists of five couple of old hounds and nine whelps. Two of the whelps were un fortunately killed on the vo3'ago down. The lovers of field sports are looking forward to i some good runs after a few of the hares which are now becoming plentiful in the vicinity of Christchurch.
