HBH 1890 July 24 WELLINGTON Sergeant-Major FINN, of CHRISTCHURCH, will probably be appointed to succeed the late Sergeant-Major BELL as drill instructor of the Wellington Volunteers. The Government have replied to MILLAR and THOMAS, who waited on them in connection with the labor difficulties at the Cape Foulwind quarries, to the effect that maintenance men on the railway will be placed on day work instead of under contract. Wellington Racing Club meeting evening Messrs J.S.N. THOMPSON and H D BELL were appointed delegates to the racing conference next month.