volume of 11,084 shares, valued at $170,137.50.

The advance was led by the Bank of Butterfield, which firmed $0.125 to $9.75 with 1,000 shares changing hands. Also advancing was Bermuda Home, up 50 cents to $8 on volume of 1,000, while Staples Holdings Ltd. 10% Pref. rose $0.125 on a volume of 940 to close at $9.

Other issues traded unchanged, including 6,105 Bank of Bermuda at $18.50, 1,000 Argus Insurance at $11 and 1,039 Belco Holdings at $19.625.