SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 32, 1 November 1907, Page 10

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF THE MOON'. NOVEMBER. New Moon G 10. !) a.m. First Quarter 13 4.44 am. Full Moon 20 11.34 :i :n. Last Quarter ... 23 3.51 p.m. HIGH WATER. To-dny, 0.2 a.m.; 0.22 p.m. To-niorroiv, 0.45 a.m.: 1.1) p.m. SON. Sun rises to-day, 4.40 a.m.; sets, C.29 p.m. ARRIVALS. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31. STORMBIRD, s.s. (2.40 a.m.), 217 tons, M'lntyre, from Wanganui. ARaHJRA, s.s. (G. 15 a.m.), 1598 tons, Lambert, from West Coast, Nelson, aud Picton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Egan, Smith, Loper, Manning, Williams (2). Watson, Simpson, Garth, Tamplin, Rvan, Mallison, M'l'hcrson, Evans, Mouat, E. Gibbons, Irvine, M'Dnnald (2), llcil, Smith, Cameron, Mcsdnmps Meyer, Dixon, Sherlock, Montague, Clark .Mid child, G-.rpenter and boy, Bound)', Bates, Snodgrass, Brown (2), J. Watson, Aimstrjng and child, Andrews, Burroughs, Gane, Manning, Jago, Ilearn, Williams, Rev. Friley, Dr. Andrews, Messrs. W. Allan, .1. Crowe, Wilton, Gane, Duncan, Smith, Burroughs, Colem.m, Mirams, Garnham, M'Callum, Rose, Keily, Manning, Cheeseman, Connor, Dimant, !•'. Mackuv, E. Dunne, Nelson, Studholm, Whiten, Jones, ITearn, Willis Wallace, Mnn.i.m, Stephens. Lukin, Henry, Clrrke, Wills, Hart, Nalder, Snodgrass, Carpenter, Thornton, Kline, Nicboll, Shepherd, Pierson, Kwich, Crandlo, \v. Espie, Kami, Nicholson, Dixon, Sherlock, Barnford, Paterson, Montague: 50 steerage. ROTOMAHANA, s.s. (7.30 a.m.), 1777 tovis, Collins, from Lyttelton. Passengers: SaloonMisses Piper, Neill, Hall, Minty, Nicoll, Cof■trell, Slack, Henderson, Mesdames Berry, Ualthus, Hean and 2 children, Minty, Gordon, Robinson, Halford, Mills,' Dick, M'Nab and child, Malthus, Haruey, Sheat, Barton, Messrs. Anson, Jcpson, Forster, Berry, Malthus, Dawson, Hean, Lundon, Cartwright, M'Kenzie,' !ox, Robinson, Mills, Scoullnr. Badger, Ritchie, Shaw, Dick, Easterbrook, Rhodes, Goodfelbnv, Graham, Fleming, Harney, Sheat, Cooper, Steeds, Hopkins, Barton, Frehy; 3G steerage. VICTORIA, s.s. (0.30 a.m.), 2009 tons, Dunsford, from Dunedin and Lyttelton. Passmgers: Saloon—Misses Milne, Harcus, Nurse Curtis, Nurse Butler, Mesdames Thorn >on, I'iwiug and boy, Nathan, Messrs. Couchmun, Terry, Thomson, Milne, Nathan, Peacock, Desnioulins, Haycock, Myers, Dinuett, Murdoch; 9 steerage. ■ , ■ QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (11.20 a.m), 198 tons, Harvey, from Foxton. ALEXANDER, s.s. 377 tons, Wildnian, :rom Wanganui. DEPARTURES. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31. WAIHI, s.s. (G , a.m.), 92 tons, Carey, for Blenheim. . ' ■ ■ ■ . OBERON, s.s:. (9.10 a.m.), .■four-masted barquentiuo, IOCt tons,/A. Smith, for DuiiL .HUIA, s.s. 12.30 p.m.), 127 tons, Dovrell, for Wanganui. WJ-lAICAEUA, s.s. (10,15 a.m.), . 0140 tons, Felgate, for Napier; and Gisborne. ~" ' • CORINNA.'s.s. (12.15 p'.ih.), 1271 tons, Cameron, for New Plymouth and Onehunga. . (TOROA, s.s. (3.40 p.m.), 38S tons, Petersen, for East Coast. ■ VICTORIA, 5.5..(G.10 p.m.),' 2069 tons, Waller, for East Coast and Sydney. ROTOMAHANA. s.s. (8.15 p.m.),. 1777 tons,Collins, for Lyttelton. MONOWAT, s.s. (9.50 p.m.), 3433 tons, M'Donald, for Melbourne, via Southern ports and Hobart. • ' ■ • ■• ' . ■ , ALEXANDER (9.50 p.m:),, 377 tons, Wildman, for West Coast. COASTAj. STEAMERS EXPECTED. Blenheim, Blenheim, November. 1. Mararoa, Lyttelton, -November 1. Opawa. Blenheim. November 1. Rob Roy, Pictou, November 1. Victoria, Southern Ports, November 1. Rotoiti, Onehunga and New Plymouth, November 1. Warrimoo, Melbourne, via South, November 1. , ' Alexander, Wanganui, November 1. Aorere, Patea, November 1. Manama, Motueka, November 1. Waihi, Blenheim, November 1. Wakatn, Kaikourn; November 1. Penguin, Nelson and Picton, November 2. Rotomahana, Lyttelton, November 2. Tasman, Motueka, November 2. Huiii, Wanganui, November. 2. Stormbird, Wanganui, November 2, Mapourika, West Coast, November 3. Takapuna, Onehungp. and New Plymouth, November G. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Waikare, Southern Ports, November 1. . Warrimoo, Sydney, November 1. ■ Aorere, Patea, November. 1. f Mararoa, LyltcltoUj November 1. Waihi, Blenheim, November 1. Penguin, Picton and Nelson, Novomber 1. Alexander, West Coar.t, November 1. Tainui, Waitara, November 1. Stormbird, Wanganui; November 1. Opawa, Blenheim, November 1. Manaroa, Motueka, November 1. Queen of the. South, Foxton, November 1. Wakatn, Kaikoura, November 1. 'Tosuinn,. Nelson, November' 2. Rob Roy, Pictou, Havelock, November 2. Arahuwi, West Coast, Novomber 2. Huia, Wangunui,' November 2. Rotomahana, .Lyttelton, November 2. : Blenheim, llleulieim, Novomber' 3. • • Rotoiti,' Nelson, New Plymouth, and Onehungu, Noveinber 3. 'Kahu, East Coast, November 4. Takapuna, New Plymouth and Oiiehunga, November 0. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOKOIA, 5.5.,. left Sydney October 23 foi: Auckland. Due Auckland, October 27. She tranships cargo and passengers at' Auckland to s.s. Waikare, whien is Uue at Wellington on November 1. WAKIUMOO, S.S., left Mclbourno October 23 for Wellington, via Hobart and southern ports. Due Wellington, November 1. Leaves for Sydney direct samo day. Duo Sydney, Noveinber 5. .. ■'..'■ ZEALA.NDIA, s.s. left Sydney October 31 Duo Auckland November 4. Duo Noveinber 8. f. WIMMERA, e.s., left Melbourne' October 30. Duo Uobart, November 1; Bluff, November 1; Dunedin, November 5; Lyttelton, November 7; Wellington, November 8. Leaves for Sydney direct November S. Duo Sydney, A'ovein bor 12. VICTORIA, 5.5,., left Dunedin- October '9 for Sydney via Lyttelton, Wellington, and East CoasC. ports. Arrived and.-.lcft Wellington October 31. Due Sydney, Noveinber 8 ° MAHENO, s.fc., leaves Sydney November •>■ for Wellington direct. Due Wellington" November 8. Leaves for. Melbourne, via Southern Ports and Hobart, November 7. Duo Melbourne, Noveinber IG. MOERAKI leaves Melbourne November Gj for Wellington; via Hobart.and Southern Ports. Duo, Wellington,/ November 15. Leaves same day for Sydney direct, and is duo at Sydnoy November 19. ' OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. From London. , OPAWA (due Wellington about November 5), Bailed on. September 10, via Auckland. Due Auckland, October 30. (N.Z.S. Co., agents.) NIWAKU (duo Wellington about November 8), sailed on August 30, via Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and Napier. Arrived Melbourne October 11. ' (Tyser 7-ine, agents.) MAMARI (duo Wellington about November 4), sailed on September 19, Plymouth 21, via Capetown and Hobart., Loft Capetown October 11. (Shaw, Savill, , agents.) STAR OF JAPAN (due Wellington about Deceuiber G), sailed on September 27, via Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and Napier. (Tysor Line,' agents.) INDJUDEVI (due Wellington about Decanber'27), sailed oil Octob.v i:, via Melbourne Sydnoy, Auckland, and Napier. (Tysor Lino' agents.) ' MATATUA (duo Wellington' about December i), sailed on October 10, via Auckland. Duo Auckland, November 27. vShaw, Savill, (duo Wellington about-Novo-n----ber 20), sailed on October 3. Plymouth 5, via •Capetown and llobarl. (N.Z.S. 'Co., agents) lONIC (due Wellington about December 3) sailed on October 17. Plymouth October 20J via Capetown and Hobart. (Show, Savill' agents.) , ( :,:' ( . / From-Liverpool. . \ , ' .' CORNWALL (duo Wellington about Novem I*"- >5), sailed, on September 21, via Sydney and Auckland.-''(l'M! tj. Line, agents.) STAR OF IKELAN'D (due Wellington aboiu November H),' B.iiled on Septciu-oer 11, via Auckluiid. (Tyeer Line, nsniitil

FIFESHIIfE (due Wellington about Decomlioi' 20). sailed on October 1!), viii Sydney and Auckland. (i''./:I.S. Line, agents.) From New York. ORIANA (due Wellington nhmit November 4). sailed August 10, via Melbourne, Sydney, arid Auckland. (U.S. nnd A.S. agents.) STAR OF NEW ZEALAND (duo Wellington about November 15), nailed September 14, v\i Melbourne, and Sydney. (Tyser Lino, agents.) ' LORD STANLEY (duo " Wellington about November E.j), saned via AucMaud, Septeintar 15. (A. and A. Line, agents.) SAILING VESSELS TO ARRIVE. FORMOSA, barque, sailed from Liverpiol Augyst 20. (Johnston and Co., ageuts.) GEM, Itc'ian barque, sailed from Marseilles 4., via Bluff. (Buscoo aud Co, agents.) BY TELEGRAPH. V OVERSEA. FREMANTLE. ' October 30,/ Arrived.—Maori, from Glasgow. ■ I UOBART. / October 30. Arrived.—Mamari, from London. . ■' MELBOURNE. '",' ' October SO. Arrived.—Marama, from Glasgow. ; „ ~ , October ?'l.' ' Sailed.—V\immera (oii Wednesdav), l'orfllobart and Bluff. ■ * ; SYDNEY. October .30. Arrived.—River Boync, from Greymouth. . October 31. Arrived.—Kildalc, from Auckland. BRISBANE. ' ' : October 31. Sailed.—Aorangi, for Vancouver. ' UOASTAL. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31. EAST CAPE. / •/''■ Morayshiro passed south (2.10 p.m.). AUCKLAND. , Arrived.—Taraivern, s.s., from the South. Sailed.—lnga, s.s., for Hokinnga and Sydney. ■ . ' ■ Sailed.—Biicentnnr, for Melbourne. Sailed.—Rarawa, s.s., for New Plymouth. Passengers—Alisscs Nicholls, While M v Carthy, M Jvenzic, Mesdames Smith, Rolf. Treebe, •-■ enkins, Coventry, Messrs. Sein, Spencer, Bullock (2), White, Allen, Bell, Johnston, Buchanan, Renner, Captain Frascr, liayley, Treebq, Jenkins, Fendall, Coventry. Skinner, Bewlev, and 23 steerage. ■ NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived—Rotoiti (1.30 a.m'.), from One'hiinga. • , i Arrived.—Takapuna (11 a.m.), from Wellington. ' ~ . Sailed.—Eotoifi (12.10 p.m.), for Wellington. Sailed.—Takapuna (5.50 p:m.), for Onehunga,' NAPIER.Sailed—Kahu (4 a.m.), 'for Wellington.' . bailed.—Kahu (7 a.m.), for Wellington. Sailed.—Warrimoo (4.7 p.m.), for Wellington. . . GREYMOUTH. . Arrived—Pctonc (3.50 p.m.), from Wellington. J . WESTPORT. Arrived.—Poherua (3.35 p.m.), from Wellington. Mapourika (3 a.m.), from Nelson. Sailed.—Kini (4 a.m.), for Napier. Mapourika (6 a.m.), for Greymouth. BLENHEIM.^ Arrived.—Waihi ,'(3.20 p.m.), from Wellington. ' , ■KAIKOURA. ...":■•. Sailed.—Wakatn (5.15 p.m.), for Wellington. CAPE SAUNDERS.'/ ' Sailed.—Hinemoa (6 p.m.), for "ißluff. ■ ''. ' ; LYTTELTON. '' ' " : '■"• Arrived.—Mararoa (8.10 a.m.), from Wellington. . . Sailed.—llallamshire (4.30 p.m.),' for Port. Chalmers. " ' Sailed.—MararoA, s.s. ' (G. 25 p.m.), for Wellington. Passengers —Misses Williams, Wheeler, Reynolds, .Campbell, Derrett, Mesdanips Hewitt, Mngson, llickey and 3 children, Heale and child, Norton (2), Hyland, Coleman, Thompson, Rev. I'".,H. Spencer,.Messrs. Hewitt, Magson, F. R. Flotman, M.H.R., Carey, llickey, Manhire, Thompson (2), Ramsay, Kett, Gray, Cony, Kidsor,, ' Derrett, Viall, Hamthorno, Nicholls, Suckling, Hatch,' Goldie.Hall, Bradiev, and Thompson. Sailed.—Warrimoo, for Sydney, via Wellington. Passengers for Wellington—Misses Duroso, O'Shannassy, Mrs. Cook, Messrs, O'Shannassy and Workman. . For Sydney—Miss Denham, Mrs. Robertson. Rev. A. .). M'Donnell, Messrs. C. Brooks, Thompson, and Clarke. DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Talnnc, from Auckland. Sailed.—Hinemoa, for Cape Saunders. lighthouse. SCARCITY OF SAILORS. When the' German barque Edmund left Vancouver for Sydney, sailors were scarce, and, being unable to procure a full crew, she' was compelled to commence her voyage shorthanded to the extent, of eight men. . The Edmund, which is a vessel of nearly 30G0 tons,! , reached llobson's Bay on Monday, Octo-ber-21,. laden with 2,500,000 ft. of lumber, a large portion of which was carried on deck. She; accomplished a creditable voyage . of. G7 days, and met with no noteworthy ex-jeriences until the night before arrival', nt 'the Heads when, during sonte terrific squalls, the loss of several sails occurred. They were , blown clean , out of the bolt ropes, with a loud rcpoii, as the squalls struck the ship almost without a..moment's warning.

THE PIERRE ANTONINE IN A GALE,

The barque Pierre Antonine, bound from London to Sairl-rancisco, put into Sydney recently for, the purpose of repairing some damage which was caused durjng a gale. The vosse sailed from London on Jun« 11, and called at Cherbourg, leaving that'port on Juno id. Hie equator was crossed in -43 days, atter which head winds prevailed to the Cape of Good Hope, which was passed 77 davs out. On October 5, when near tlio Tosmaniun coast, a strong gale sprang up from the nor'west, accompanied with heavy seas. The main topsiul and staysail were blown away, and the rigging whs strained and loosened. Captivin Saintlo decided te run for Sydney for repairs, the remainder of the trip being without, incident. It was anticipated that the vessel would bo detained live or six days.

PASSENGERS BY .THE MAMARI. The Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's s.s. Mhmari, which left London on September 19, is due at Wellington next week, via Capetown and Hobart. She is bringing 193 passengers, the names of whom are:—First saloon: For Wellington—Mrs. Venn, Messrs. T. Haggas, E. S. Pearce,- W. Jones, P. W. Venn.' Port Chalmers—Mrs. H. Peacock, Masters Q: and H. Pocock. Third-class: For Wellington—Misses Joy (4), B. Mitchell, M. Nelson, Oswald (2), R. ■ Riley, ■ Ryrie (2), E. Tulloch, Mesdames Burnhani, E. Chovin, Eastman, llutcheon, Joy, Leeeh, Mitchell, Nelson, Oswald, Pike, Price, Ryrie, Smith (2), Tulloch, Messrs. F. Burn-. ham, A. Clarke, Dickinson, A. Eastman, E. Elliott, W. llutcheon, Joy (2), E. Keinsley.-J. Macgillycuddy, T. Mitchell, B. Nelson, T. O'Callaghnn, J. O'Fnrrell,' A. Pike, L. Price, A. and W. Rae, A.. Rynary, j; Richard; ,W. Riley, M: Ryrie, .1.- Sandison, W. Sellick, D. aud J. Smith, 11. N. F. Tatton, J. and W. Taylor, A. ' Tulloch, T. White, Masters E. Leech, H. Mitchell, IS. and S. Nelson, P. and W. Oswald, ,1. Tulloch. For Aucklnnd-Misses M. Bailey, A. Bonshor, J. Dickson, E. Hemming, E. Palmer,'D. Phillips, Mesdames Brook, Diekson, Ellery, Hemming, Muller, A. Palmer, Phillips, Scratchard, Sergeant, Messrs. Bailey- (3), A. Bentley, W. Birch, G. Birnie, L. Brook, J. Hemming, W. Holland, G. and W. Lindsay, .1. Muller, E. Pheasant, Phillips (2), A. Preston, D. Pritchard, J. Sangster, W. Sargeson, T. Seratchard. F. Sterling, 11. Sergeant, 11. Smcathers, A. Smith, 11. Turner, I 1'; Wharburton. Masters Baker, Uickson (3), A. Phillips, Scratchard (3). For LvtteltonJfisses C. Cullen, E. Dobbie, Doubleay. F. Harris, T. Italy, W. Hocklaing. W. Loweth, F. M'Farlane, W. Aderley. l''or Port Chalmers —Misses Hamilton (3), llossock, Mesdames L. Dear, 11. Hamilton, Messrs; Mawhinney (2), 11. Melvin, J. Ryrio. For Oamaru—Miss Campbell, Mrs. Campbell. Messrs. Campbell (4). For Napier—Miss -Ifo'vsp, H'oivse, Mrssrs. A. Mitchell, Howi,<-. For Picton—Misses Thomson '2), Mrs. Thomson. Mr. Thomsen, MastersThomsen (2). For Wcstporl—Mr. J. Gill.

The Union Company's sfp.imcr Tβ Anau is due here on Tuesday, one day late. The Union Company's steamer Kosamond is expected to leave GrD.vmoutli on Friday evening, and is duo here late on Saturday night.' Messrs. On Cliong and Company, of Sydney, propose to Imye constructed a ihrcc-niafifcd bai-ouontino, with auxiliary steam power, for tlie Gilbert Island trade. Mr. James Scott h.-is clesignecl a vessel 120 ft. in length, 24ft. in

r\ 'f o'nn t Jt CICCP, Witll a carr . vln 8 m P"- ' , r o ollS on a tlra »f?ht of lOJft. Willi a motor of 80 h.p., a speed of eight miles an liour is anticipated. ■ . The auxiliary brig fiio I,oge has been charcu'il or the New Zealand coast trade' on '«. lime chillier. The steamer Tien.vomaru was launched at A.ysak, on September U. She is 18.000 tons, and is (he largest vessel built in Japan. " ho l ' 10 - , Ilinvoa ,- witl >. a cargo of coal,, is due I cio Irom Westport, on Saturday evening. ,wLfi •""V wl,ich e " twcd t,,e coal trade Wesl oi'l 1S oxpccted herc to-morrow, from hi" °i no,v , fIVO -'!' astc(l schooners have, recently been launched m the Uilited States-one at Af' \ < tol ".'-). and the other at Rocklnml One is 210 ft. in length, and the other -■'bit. ihey are intended for the lumber and coal-carrying trades respectively. The Maori's coastal time-table for homeward oading is as follows :-Leaves Bluff. Novem- ; iV Ort c .lialmers 10th, Gisborne Utli, Nan Ti \r U ' nvl,lß: at Wellington on November :'. 1 lie Hainan is timed to depart from Wellington lor London on November 23, and should wool Vn sales m 0 '" Um ° t0 Catch - h ° Janual T <.Jwn llob f lrt^' Mcroury " rf, P° rtK tho following r.fnln"" l r. tllC Wcst Cbast of Tasmania :- C.ip(a.n J. Parry, from the s.s. Mahinapua to Kn .;;'■■, "m 0, " 1 ' Captain A - J - Emslte. from the from 11 v ?- R -.Wainuij Captain H. Binnev. fiom the \\ aina i to the Mahinapua; Chief P" 1 , 001 ' Hughes and Second Officer Hautrive. horn the Mahinapua to the Wainui; Chief Officer Irwin and Second Officer Ban, from the Wainui to the Mahinapiia. «t ;. } n laun S llcd . a n««f Portion-for the White Ti'J,, i i SnCV ! c, Wh, ? h ™ n as,,ore "car «"> "zard. A good two-thirds of the vessel wis salved and taken to Southampton fVf repak* Now the new bow which has been built for SS', 1S to ')0 round from Belfast to Southampton, and the ship is to be rendered once, more complete. It is believed that this be the first time that a piece of a ship's lull has been launched, and certainly it will be tho first tune that it has been the subject ™ a If , tow W- l?ov the purposes of the JO} age that part of the new bow, -which will be immediately joined to "the Suevic, is enclosed with a wall of steel plates. The barque Ganymede, with a cargo of timoer, irom Greymouth, arrived at Melbourne on October 19, after a rough voyage extending over nearly five weeks. - At one time the situation was alarming. Sails were blown out ot.tne bolt ropes as if they were paper, whilst an exceptionally heavy sea, which broke over the vessel, caused the lashings of her deck cargo of timber to break adrift, with the result that nortion of load was swept overboard before the fastenings could again be secured Uio cabin companion-way was also smashed by the seas, and other minor damage inflicted on deck, but, luckily, the crew escaped injury. , The work of breaking up the battleship Montagu, which ran ashore on Luiuly Island, Hnstol Channel, about ID months ago, is proceeding apace (remarks a London journal). I lie company which bought the wreck are actively at work, blasting and carrying afrav metal, ironwork, and. parts of the machinery trom the engine-room, as fast as they can-get at it. Several hundred tons of salvage have already been taken to llfracombe and disposed of. About a score of hands are engaged on the work. They are. housed in the old Momco-Castle, oirtho island. The intention ot .the salvors is to work on into the winter as long as the weather will allow, and to re'sume as soon as possible in the spring.. The "Sydney Commercial News and Shipping List", states that although the Govern, mout promised assistance to any private company that would undertake the construction of a dock at Newcastle, some time ago,' no company has yet decided, on building one there, and large vessels hafe still to come to Sydney to be cleaned and painted, or for auv extensive repairs. Why the offer has not been accepted is a puzzle, for there is little d.qiibt that it would be a very profitable venture. Our local docks are being kept busy, and in some cases'vessels have to remain in port for days before they can be docked, on account of the large number of vessels requiring attention just now. A dock at Newcastle would receive liberal patronage, judging by-the.num-ber of vessels that call there to be cleaned or painted before proceeding to the northern port to load, and if a large suitable dock was at Newcastle all that work could bo done there, and shipowners or charterers--'would not have to pay 'port duesiat- Sydney and ■••Newcastle,-, as they have to do at present, when, one of their vessels,requires, docking.:;, .:-. ■.-,. ■METEOROLOGICAL. .: . .. WEATHER AT 5 P.M. Manukau Heads.—N.E., breeze; barometer, 30.20; thermometer, 60. Cloudy; bar smooth. Now Plymouth.—N.E.. light; barometer, 30.23; thermometer, 03. Overcast; sea smooth. Castlepoint.—N.W., light; barometer, 30.15; thermometer, CO. Fine; sea moderate. Wellington.—, North, fresh; barometer, 30.18; thermometer, CO. Fine. . Kaikoura.—N.W., breeze; barometer, ..29.87; thermometer, f>7. Fine; sea slight. Bluff.—West, breeze; barometer, 29.05; thermometer, 57. Fine. ■ . '<:■'-.''' The following forecast is for' the 24 hours ending at 5 p.m. to-day:—Moderate to strong easterly and northerly winds at most places northward of Napier and New. Plymouth; strong to gale from the. northward elsewhere, and falling barometer everywhere. . . ' ' E. A. EDWIN. October 31, IM7. : MAIU NOTICES. THIS' DAY. New Plymouth and Auckland; per-Uanawatu train, daily,- G. 30 a.m. • . . . Kaikoura, per Wakatn," 3.20 p.m. Blenheim and Picton, per Waihi, 5 p.m.. Picton, Blenheim, French Pass, Waikawa Bay', and Nelson, per Penguin, 11.50 a.m. Ceylon, India, China, Straits Settlements South Africa, also Continent of Europe ami United Kingdom, via Naples (due London, December ir), per Warrimoo, 2 p.m. ' ' ■ Australian States (due Sydney, November 5) per Warrimoo \i p.m. •■■'.' Southern offices of- New Zealand,, per Waikare, 3.20 p.m. ' . , ' Southern offices, of New Zealand; also Australian States, to connect, with Monowai at Bluff, per Mararoa, C p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2. New Plymouth and Auckland, also Australian States,'to connect with Victoria at Auckland, per Manawatu. train, G. 30 a.m. Picton, Blenheim, Nelson, Westport, Grevmouth, and Hokitika, per Arahura, 12.20 p. m Southern Offices ol -New Zealand, per l<otomahana, 7.45 p.m. Nelson; per Kotoiti, 7.45 p.m. Picton, per Rob Roy, 11.20 a.m. ■ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4. .Picton,; Blenheim, Nelson, Westport, Grov'month, and Hokitika, per Te Anaii," 11.30 am Motueka, per Manaroa, H. 20 a.m. Picton. Blenheim. Waikawa Bar, French Pass, and Nelson, per Penguin, 11.50 a.m." Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland, per Talunc 3.20 p.m. ■ ■ Southern offices of Now Zealand, per Mararoa, C p-.in. ■ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER'S. Southern offices of New Zealand, ■ per Tarawera, -1.20 p.m. Nelson, Westport, Greymouth, and Hokitika per Mapourika, 4.20 p.m. ■ '' Southern offices of New Zealand, per 'Rotomahaiia, 6 p.m.

From November 1 to 28—bains' a special statistical period—it will bo necessarv to abolish the "late fee period, on all letters for places beyond Neiv. Zealand. ~ R. 13.' MORRIS, ' Acting Chief Postmaster. November 1, 1907. 1