SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 465, 25 March 1909, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OP THE MOON. MARCH. Day. Hx. ra. Pull moon 7 2 26 p.m. Last quarter 15 3 12 p.m. Now moon 22 7 41 a.m. First quarter 29 4 19 a.m. . HIGH WATER. To-day, 7.19 a.m.; 7.42 p.m. To-morrow, 8.16 a.m.; 8.37 p.m. SON. Sun rises to-day, 5.57 a.m.; sets, 5.56' p.m. ARRIVALS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24. PATEENA, s.s. (2.35 a.m.), 1212 tons, Stewart, from Nelson. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Broughan, Lindsay, Mrs. Benficld and child, Messrs. M'Ferron, Berryman, Simon, Broughan (2), Fleming. Douglas (2), Brock, Wood, M'Kenzio, Hardey, Fowler, Falconer, Smith; 8 steerage. ROTOITI,, s.s. (5.40 a.m.), 1159 tons. Drewetto, from Onehunga and New Plymouth. Passengers: Saloon—Mesdames White and 2 children, M'All.-im, Orr find child, Messrs. Skerrett, Orr, White. M'AUum, Kccth, Singer Master Kyngdon; 3 steerage. RIVERINA, s.s. (5.40 a.m. in tho stream), 4758 tons, Sheriff, from Sydney. Passengers: SaloonMisses Lawson, Fissemann, Lees, Sinclair, Jones, Blake, Lewis, Hackett, Lees, Ternent, Murdie, M'Ginty, Henderson, Madgwick, Dobson, Mesdames Curtis, Sinclair, Henchman and child, Williamson, Swan, Bath and child, M'Glashan, Garter and child, Johnston, Jackson, Angrove, Mealc, Wylie, Messrs. Dawson, Welch, Brown, Donaghy, Linton, Hudson, Wilkinson, Sinclair, Henderson, Cobb, Stewart, Hay, Granville, Wallace, Goodland, M'Rae, Bath, Joynt, Rankin, Nicholl, nendy, Wright, Russell, Cramp, M'Glashan, Fletcher, Hall, Tiehbon, M'Manus, Hutchinson, Bell, Lennon, Jackson, Stinson, Howie, Jackson, Guntripp, Burns, Coombs, Madgwick, Noal, Galvin, Wylie, Mottershead, King, Dent, Olough, Hemsley, M'Ncill, Price, James, Snelgrove, Meale, Angrove, Teakle, Krucsler, MaTier, Kiernan, Atkinson, Jones, Goode, Adamson, Lingard, Swan, •i-'tmi. Ohilton, Gillon, M'Culloch, 69 steerage. MAORI, s.s (6.55 a.m.), 3393 tons, Hunter, from Lyttolton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Bennett, Morgan, Woodcock, Cole, -Menroso, Smart, Hardy, Ferrin, Nosworthy, Maloney, O'Callaghan, M'Affar, Glen, Thomas, Donohue (2), Dundass, Rutherford, Beswick, Hunter, Rutherford, Mesdames FulSard and child, Moorhead, Good, Ward, Cranby, ook, Keating, Marah and child, Paterson, Cochrane, Eeid and child, Smart, Newton, Goodwin, Smith, Rutherford, Ferguson, Harrison, Parkerson, Wilson, Mosley. Lamb, Matthews, Neavcs, Smith and boy, Staunton, Rev. Spencer, Dr. M'Laury, Messrs. Hook, Buchanan,' MAflar, Marsh, Wood, Kerslake, Meiklo, Cole, Smart, Housten, Conolley, Thorns, Baker, Rutherford, Dcanes, Good (2), M'Donald, Hardin. Thompson, Branson, M'Donohue, Ellis, Cowell, Mackay, Fleming (2), Phillips, Parkinson, Stevens, Millen, Arnold, Wilson, Lumsley, Andrews, Banks, Bell, Malcolm, Blanton, Ourrie, Lamb, Morris, Lutman, Bower (2), Clarkson, Flowers, Greenwood, Williams, Findlay, File (2), Watson, Chatflcld, Hill, Cren, Humphries, Winstow, Pollock: Falconer, Stoke, Good, numphrieß, Sykes, Harrison, Davies, Ward, Winn, Roberts, Foster, Robinson, Todd, Spenser (2), Robb, Wright, Paterson, Smith, Hook, Staunton, Robertson, Hackworthy, and M'lntyre.

STORMBIRI), s.s. (10.15 a.m.), 217 tons, M'lntyro, from Wanganui.' HOLMDALB, s.s. (11 a.m.), 267 ton 9, Clark, from Whitangi (Mercury Bay). MANAEOA, s.s. U2.40 p.m.), 122 tons. Hart, from Motueka. LADY WOLSLEY, barque (4 p.m. in stream), 1205 tons, Stephens, from Liverpool. ARAHURA, s.s. (5.35 p.m.), 1596 tons, Lambert, from West Coast and Nelson. Passengers: Saloon -blisses Hayward, Nixon, Brown, Griffin, Holmes, O'Brien, Snider, FaUa, Thew, Lloyd, Wright, Jenkins (2), Fergus, Pearless, Hall, Mesdames Wilton, H'Enroc, M'Donnell, Coir, Eeid, Sweet, Lindsay, Strachan, Lamb, Woodcock, Dee, Allison, Shore, Jenkins, Clements, Gorman, Graham, Scrimgeour, Erics, Messrs. Fergusson, M'Donnell, Fraser, Carr, Mathieson, Eeid, Parkhurst,Shadick, Grant, Daniel, Blakey, Huston, Gurr, Eissenhardt (2), Strachan, Kidd, Itay, Poison, Dr. Eoborts, Seddon, Lamb, Thew, Bhory, Mitchell, Hill, Bird, Harlcy, Gorman, Paynter, Sncdling, Henry, Fleming, Jl'Oabe, Dee. . KIRIPAKA, s.s. (7.10 p.m.), 133 tons, Dixon, from Patea. DEPARTURES. ' WEDNESDAY. MAECH 24. PATEENA, B.s. (12.55 p.m.), 1212 tons, Stewart, for Pioton and Nelson. Passengers—Saloon: For Picton—Misses Mcnlove, Webb, Mills, Mesdames Menlove, Galium and child. Fathers, Messrs. Callum, Menlovo, Eobertson, Hoult (2), Archdeacon Grace. ' For Nelson—Misses Henry, M'Farlane, Morris, Oaldcr, M'Andrew, Eitchie, Gibson (2), Falkner, Sigglekon, Mesdames Hook and 2 children, Clark, Wood, Andrews, Boycs and 2 children, White and child, M'Farlane (2), Dr. Andrews, Messrs. Humphries, Hook, Clark, Wood, Boyes, White, Wheeler, FothergiU and Stimpson.

HTJIA, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 127 tons, Dowell, for Wanganui.

MANA, s.s. (6 p.m.), 134 tons, Jackson,- for Patea. MANAEOA, s.s. (6 p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, for Motueka. - ■■'••..

WAVERLEY.-s.s. (7.35 p.m.), 157 tons, .Wildman, tor Nelson and West Coast.

MAORI, s.s. (8 p.m.), 3399 tons, Hunter, for Lyttolton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Atkinson (2), Welch, Anderson. Stoddart, Smith, Williams, Kirk, Robertson, Radford, Don, Veale, Adams (2), M'Boath (2)j Litchfield, Craig, Mcsdamcs Harrison, Whitcombo. Burton, Jameson, Dickison, Jenner, Paterson, Gilmbur, Stoddart, Perkins, Marshall, Masefleld, Darline. Benfield, Vcalc, Q'Malley, Olliver, M'lntosh and infant, Orr, Litchfield, Hill and child, Messrs. Branson, Rankin, Hill, Morris, Hulmo, Milne, Herdman, Harrison, Mander, Burk, Russell, Burns, Hume, Hill, Jameson, Hickcson, Jenner, . Garrick, Paterson, Braner, Gravo, M'Dougal, Davies, O'Malley, M'lntosh; Orr, Rov. Olliver, Capt., Bono, Hon.. O. Louisson, Br. Gilray, Rev. Marshall. WAKATO, sj.-(B.«• p.m.), 157 tons, Wills,-for Kaikoura. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Aorere, Patea, March 26. Mararoa, Lyttolton, March 25. Wairau, Nelson, Motueka, March 25. Queen of the South, Foxton, March 25. Opawa, Blenheim, March 25. Blenheim, Blenheim, March 25. Marania, Dunedin, Lyttelton, March 25. Alexander, Nelson. March 25. Putiki, Lyttelton, March 25. Pateena, Nelson, Picton, March 25. Koniata, Greymouth, March 25. Maori, Lyttelton, March 26. Defender, Pugonga, March 26. Huia, Wanganui. March 26. Manaroa, Motueka, March 26. Mana, Patea, March 26. Victoria, Sydney, via Auckland, March 26. Maheno, Melbourne, via south, March 26. Thyra, Bunbury, via Auckland, March 26. Kapiti, Foxton, March 26. Kahu, East Coast, March 27. Regulus, Westport, March 27. Mapourika, Nelson, West Coast, March 27. Arapawa, Wanganui, March 27. Wakatu, Kaikoura, March 27. Stormbird, Wanganui, March 27. Waikarc, southern ports, March 28. Pukaki, southern ports, March 28. Takapuna, Onehunga, New Plymouth, March 28. Flora, Auckland, via bays, March 29. Cygnet, Kaikoura, March 30. PiOtoiti, Onehunga, New Plymouth, March 31. Moeraki, Sydney, March 31. ; Oorinna, southern ports, March 31. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Stormbird, Wanganui, March 25. Wairau, Nelson, Motueka, March 25, Mararoa, Lyttciton. March 25. Blenheim, Blenheim, March 25. Aorere, Patea, March 25. Queen of tho South, Foxton, March 25. Opawa, Blenheim March 25. Marama, Sydney, via Auckland, March 25. Athenic, London. March 25. To Anau, Nelson. March 25. Putiki, Wanganui March 25. Arapawa, Wanganui, March 25. Alexander, Nelson and West Coast, March 25. Rotoiti, Onehunga, via Now Plymouth, Nelson, and Picton, Marcl. 25. Maori, Lyttciton, March 26. Pateena, Nelson, March 26. Manaroa, Motueka, March 26. Huia, Wanganiii, March 26. Mana, Patea, March 26. Mahono, Sydney, March 26. Victoria, Lyttelton, Dunedin, March 26. Holmdale, Greymouth, March 26. Kahu, Napier, via coast, March 27. Arahura, Nelson, West Coast, March 27. Oorintbic, Lyttelton, March 27. Takapuna, New Plymouth and Onehunga, March 29. Waikare, Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland, March 29. Pukaki, West Coast, March 29. Monowai, Lyttolton and Dunedin, March 30. Mapourika, Picton, Nelson, ana West Coast, March 30. Cygnet, Kaikoura, March 31.

BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. LONDON. March 23. Arrived.—Orari, from Lyttolton; Devon, from Auckland; Clan Sutherland, from Wellington. Sailed.—Aotea, for Lyttolton; Opawa, for Wellington; Eimutalta (from Plymouth), for Wellington, via Capo Town and Hobart. SYDNEY. March 24. Sailed.—Mokoia (2 p.m.). MELBOURNE. March 24. Sailed.—Warrimoo, COASTAL. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Navua 19.30 a.m.). from Suva. ONEEUNOA. Arrived.—Takapuna (8 ajn.), from New Plymouth. Sailed.—Taltapuna (3.15 p.m.), for New Plymouth. Passengers: Saloon—Miss Alexander, Mrs. Lawless, Messrs. Streiff, Tapley. WAITARA. > Arrived—Tainui (10.30 p.m. Tuesday), from Wellington. FOXTON. Arrived.—Queen of the South (10 a.m.), from Wellington. To sail.—Queen of tho South (10 p.m.), for Weilington.

NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived.—liarawa (5 a.m.), from Onchnnga. Sailed—Karawa (8.35 p.m.), for Onchunga. PATEA. Arrived— Aorere (9.20 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Aorcro (12.15 p.m.). for Wellington. NAPIER. Arrivcd.-Conntess (11.30 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Tougariro (3.20 p.ni), for Wellington PICTON. Arrived— Corinna (5.15 p.m.), and Pateena (5 p.m.), from Wellington. To sail—Arapawa (8.30 p.m.), for WeUington; Pateena (11 p.m.), for Nelson. BLENHEIM. Blenheim crossed tho bar inwards for Spring Creek at 7 a.m. Arrived.—Opawa .9 a-m.), from Wellington. Sailed—Opawa (6.15 p.m.). for Wellington. _ NELSON. Arrived.—Mapourika \6.15 a.m.), from Picton; Koonya (7 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed—Wairau (5.30 p.m.), for Wellington. To sail.—Alexander (8 p.m.), for Wellington. MOTUEKA. Arrived.—Wairau (9 a.m.), from Wellington. FABEWELL SPIT. Komata passed east for Wellington 2.15 p.m. OASTLEPOINT. Arrived.—Kahu (4.50 p.m.), from Wellington, PUPONGA. To sail—Defender (midnight), for Wellington. GREYMOUTH.. Sailed.—Komata (10 p.m. Tuesday), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived—Mararoa (8.55 a.m.), and Waikare (7.35 a.m.), from. Wellington; Whangape (2.45 a.m.), from Gisborne; Marama (5.15 a.m.), from Dunedin; Aratapu, brigantine, from Kaipara; Lily, schooner, from Westport. Sailed.—Whangape (10.55 a.m.), for Napier; Waikare, for Dunedin. Passengers: Saloon—Mcsdames Muir and child, Leahy, Messrs. Orchard, Michel, Leahy, Fitzer, Haig, Guthrie, and 3 steerage; Kaiapoi, - for Westport; Drayton Grange, for Dunedia;. Mararoa. (6.35 p.m.), for Wellington. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Dickson, Williams', Nicolson, Bass (2), Partridge, Brownell, M. Shave, Hoddon, Ahcarn, Carew, Kitson, Muir, Fryer, Buchanan, Knight, Mesdames Temple and family, Glaco, Matheson, Brownlee, Bass, Cumberland, Brownell, Morrisbey, Smith, Wall, Campbell, Pago, Patterson, Buchanan, Pollock, Argus. Mowatt, Gray, M'Donaid, Quereo, Lyle, and Ganderson, Oapt. Grey, Lieut.-C6l. Lyle, Messrs. C. Williams, Wolfram, Temple, Glass, Matheson, Brownlee, Bass, Nettleton, Cumberland, M'Donald, Buchanan, Jeffrey, Brown, Joyce, Percy (2), Smart, Haskell, Potts, O. W. Scott. Moss, Crawford, Gray, Swansell, Drysdale, Guthrie, Clark, Fryer, Middleton, Clark, Haswcll, Grant, Irving, Phillips, Bollard, Bowie, M'Phail, M'Donald, Ganderston, and 43 steerage; Marama (8.15 p.m.), for Sydney, via northern ports. Passengers—Saloon: For Wellington—Misses Friedenthar and Bassett, Mesdames Vaughan, Williams, and Crossley, Messrs. Eaton, Walker, Cooper, Mils, Darby, Hillier, Thorpe, I'idgcon, Smith, Maguire, Vaughan, Williams, Meek, Ghapman (2), and Master Thorpe. For Napier—Mrs. Scott, Mr. Harris. For Auckland—Miss Armour, ■ Mesdamcs Harris. Master Gass, Captain Masters, Messrs. Harris, Gass, and H. Holmes. For Sydney—Mrs. Thurlow, Kr. Kiornes.

DUNEDIN. To sail—Maheno (5 p.m.), for northern ports. Passengers lor Wellington-Misses Winmill, Hunt, Mesdames Munro and child, Curtice and boy, Gioster, Grey, M'Lean Brown, and M'Luggagc and child, Messrs. Eccd. Buddie, Shorter, Thompson., THE APAEIMA. :Tho Union Company advise that their Calcutta trader Aparima is expected to leave Calcutta on April 10 for New Zealand porle. THE BUTESHIEE. Tho New Zealand Shipping Company's chartered steamer Butcshiro will call at Waitara, Wellington, Auckland, and Napier for loading purposes, her other ports of call not yet being disclosed. EXOUHSION TO PICTON. Tho Union Company notify by advertisement that a grand sea oxcursion to Picton, by tho popular turbine steamer Maori, will be held on Easter Monday, weather permitting. CYGNET .RELIEVES THE WAKATU. Last night the steamer Wakatu left Wellington for Lyttclton, via the coast. She is duo on Saturday, when she withdraws for overhaul, etc. The Cygnet arrives from Lyttclton, via tho coast, on Tuesday, and sails tho following day ou tho return trip.

PATEA TEADE. Much has been said lately, about the bad state of tho Patea bar and river. The Aorere, which left hero ou Tuesday, arrived there at 9.20 a.m. yesterday, discharged her cargo, loaded with wool, and, about, three hours later, left again for Wellington She successfully worked the port, both in and out on the one tide, and on tho outward run was drawing about Bft. 6in. The Aorere is duo early this morning, and leaves for Patea again at s.this evening. . LADY WOLSLEY ARRIVES. At fonr o'clock yesterday afternoon tho barque Lady Wolsley, 1205 tons, Captain Stephens, from Liverpool, arrived in • tho stream in tow of the Duco, which picked her up in the Strait about noon. Tho vessel loft Liverpool on November 8, and at the commencement of'the voyage encountered head winds. When running down the easting, baffling winds prevailed, and prevented good sailing. Throughout the long voyage flno weather prevailed, being, in fact, too fine to be of much assistance to the barque. She arrived in good. order, although her hull is fairly dirty after the long voyage. With the exception of tho boatswain meeting with a slight accident whilst making tho easting, the voyage was without incident. Pratique was granted'/ yesterday, and this morning tho Lady Wolsley will berth ati No. 3, Queen's Wharf. She comes consigned to Messrs. Johnston and Co., and has about 1400 ton 3 of cargo for Wellington, and a similar amount for Dunedin, where she proceeds after completing dischargo here. Attention of consignees is drawn to an advertisement in another colurnu on this page regarding the discharging of cargo from the barquo HOMEWARD BOUND. THE ATHSNIC'S PASSENGERS. Three hundred passengers are leaving to-day by the Shaw, Sayill, and Albion Company's liner Atheuic, which sails at noon for London, via ports. The following is the list:— First saloon: From Napier—Mcsdamo Baden Powell, Misse3 K. L. Giblin. 11. Guy. Messrs. F. Baden Powell, J. S. Giblin, E. Tanner, E. H. Williams, Mnstor E. Baden Powell. From Wellington: Tho Marquis and Marquise de Favernay, Mesdames Seavill, Tuckctt, Mißscs E. U.art, E. ScavJU, E. Seddon, Dr. L. Frazer-Hurst, Messrs. H. D. Bell, 0. B. Cannon, G. Broomhead, E. P. Campbell, D. S. Carson, E. C. Manltowski, E. O. Simon, I. L. Tuckctt, M. Tweed. From Melbourne: Captain and Mrs. Biggwither, Mrs. P. Smyth, Messrs. F. Goodland, P. B. Walbce. From Auckland: Mesdames J. M. Boucher, Topham, Misses E. Boucher, M. Boucher. Mr. Topham, Masters Boucher (2). From Christchurch: Mesdames 11. Buchanan. Burns, Lylo, Queree, Misses Fryer, Kitson, Lylo (2), Lieut.-Colonel Lyle, Messrs. F. Burns, E. W. Chapman, E. Ncttleton. From Dunedin: Messrs. Drysdale, R. A. Mather. From Napier: Misses K. L. Giblin, A. Guy, Messrs. J. S. Giblin, E. Tanner, E. n. Williams. From Timaru: Mrs. M'Donald, Misses M'Donald '21, Master M'Donald. and Mr. H. K. M'Donald. From Greymouth: Dr. C. G. Morice, Mrs. Morice. From Sydney: Messrs. H. K. Polio-.k, W. Watktas Wynn. From Gisborne: Miss S. Williams.

Seco.id saloon—Fro.n Napier: Mesdames L. M. Brailsford, Newsam, Misses E. Beccroft, L. Brailsford, P. Newsam, Messrs. B. Bcecroft, P. C. Newsam, Master S. Brailsford. From Hokitika: Mr. A. B. and Mrs. Boyd. From Christchurch; Mesdames 0. Buchauan, Word, Misses M. Langdon, h. Williams, Messrs. J. 0. Clark, P. File, M'Phail, L. J. Furze, T. B. Ward. From Palmerston North: Mr. D. K. and Mrs. Morrison, Mr. Cameron. From Gisborno: Mesdames Chrisp, W. H. Smith, Mis? Smith, Mr. E. Cbrisp. From Auckland: Meiitlamcs Webber, Winldield. Misses

h. Norric, A. M. Knight, Itcv. G. Clement, Lieut. W. K. Holmes, Messrs. A. Mill, L. Webber. G. 1). Winkficld. From Wellington: Mesdamcs Dingle, J. N. Hardy, Jefferson, Luscombe. Maudslcv, K. M. Bailees, Walsh, Misses E. D. Dingle, J. B. Foreman, L. Langdon. E. Spencer. H. Sweeney, Messrs. J. Cunninghanic. W. Dingle. J. B. Foreman, It. Jefferson, W. L. Luscombe, F. M. Martin, J. Maudstcy, G. H. Mucli, W. A. Parkinson, I). Walsh, J. It. Wolff. From Sydney: Miss F,. L. Dickson. From Duncdin: Mr. J. and Mrs. Elmslic, Miss A. W. Thorns, Mr. A. Langford. From Timarn: Mr. A. L., Mrs., and Miss It. B. Temple. Third-class-FromTimarn:Mrs. J. Patcrson, Miss Coe, Messrs. A. Anderson. A. Doyle. F. Langdon, 11. M'Goniglo, W. Palmer, S. W. Pngh. From Auckland: Mesdamcs Edmonds, E. Porter, Mason, liead, F. A. Sparrow, Wall, Misses Boycc (2). M. Porter, Mason. Sparrow <2), L. Wall, Messrs. 11, Anclay, K. Cochrane, Connolly, T. IT. Edmonds, J. Foster, J. Hushes, A. Jamicson, D. Keano, T. Kirkup. G. M'Cowatt, M'Middlemiss, Mason, G. Read, J. Iteid, T. Sparrow, E. Wall, W. Weeks, A. Young. Masters Mason. Wall. From Duncdin: Mesdames I. Colvin, Darling, Mustard, Marshall, Vonables, Walton, Miss G. Bell, Messrs. J. W. Anscll, It. M. Brennir,' K. Darling, Buck, T. Learmonth. J. Montgomery, It. Mustard. W. Marshall, A. Vonables, Master Mustard. From Illcnlieim: Mr. and Mrs. Baird. From Christchurch: Miss Itowntrce, Mesdames M. Benson, Eastwood. Fo.-d. Hart. P. Plaxton. Regan. Misses A. Groves, F. Ford, Messrs. J. Beaton, E. Boococlt. C. Carter, E. Eastwood. J. Ford. J. Bart, B. Regan, Cluttcnbunk, Masters Boocock, Ford. From Napier: Mrs. M. Vcrochaffclt. Miss M. Beddiuglield, Messrs. G. Dobson, Paddison. From Wellington: Mesdamcs Christenscu, EUicott. D. Evans, Stewart, Thomson, Worsley, Misses J. Buxton, M. Stewart, M. 11. Crawford, M. Christensen, EUicott, S. A. Evans, Worsley H), Rogers, Messrs. T. W. Brownnutt, J. A. Busbv. J. B. Busby, C. 0. Cliristcnsen, M. B. Crawford, M. 8. Edingborough. A. 11. EUicott, J. nnle. W. Bowat, Tosh, O. Loary, Taylor, Edingborough, F. Orton, E. Hurley, Sprage, Jones, Driscoll, Griffiths, Passmore, Henry, Smith, Quiun. Armstrong. Cubral, Dutton, Hurley, .Snott. A. Cliristcnsen, Stromme, 11. Jensen, A. C. Martis, 11. M'lntyre, ,T. O'Lcary, S. Owen, J. W. Pcpplestone, J. Itogerg, A. E. Saunders, W. T. Spalding. E. Spcnce, W. Stewart, P. Thomson, A. E. Worsley, Masters Worsley, Cliristcnsen. From Oamnru: Mr. W. Chalmers. From New Plymouth: Mr. A. and Mrs. Clough, Mr. W. and Mrs. Hatch, Misses Hooper (2), Mesdamcs E. Gillespie, M'AUum, Miss M. M'Artliur, Messrs. V. Hunter. K. M'AUum, W. Skedgewell, A. Stoddart, S. K. Taylor. From Grcymouth: Mr. A., Mrs., and Miss Ettwell. From Wanganui: Mrs. K. A. ami Miss T. Goldring, Mr. E. Jackson. From Melbourne: Mr. J. F. and Miss Lo Pine, Mrs. M. Spink, Mr. R. W. Mahor, From Sydney: Mr. and Miss Schoheld.

COIUNTHIO'S PROGRAMME. The Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co.'s liner Corinthic is expected to leavo Wellington on Saturday for Lyttclton. The vessel completes discharge there, and will visit coastal ports as follow:—Tiranru, Thursday, April 8; Lyttelton, Sunday, April 11; and at Wellington, Friday, April 16. The vessel will leave Wellington finally on April 22 for London, via the usual way ports. HIVEMNY FROM SYDNEY. Early yesterday morning the Huddart-Parkcr steamer Kiverina arrived in tho stream from Sydney direct, having occupied J days 13 hours in the run across the Tasman Sea. She experienced fresh S.E. winds and moderate fi. swell with clear and fine weather throughout. Imports by the Eiverina include the following items:—227 boxes soap, 146 packages tea, 92 Ingots tin, 226 lengths pipe, 240 cases fruit, 37 boxes nails, 20 cases bejr, MB pieces timber, 210 block 3 asphalte. quantity pig iron, SCO bags salt, 625 bags flour. 240 sacks molasses fodder, 63 cases bottles, 120 bogs rice, 41 cases naphtha, 545 packages sultanas, 34 packages almonds, 195 bags figs, 54 bags currants, 503 bags oxide, 96 melons, 44 drums shale oil, transhipments ex Bremen, and a largo cmantity of sundries. She leaves for Ilobart and Melbourne, via southern ports, this afternoon. Tho coastal trader Defender is due to-morrow from Puponga, and, on Monday, sails for Picton and llokitika. Messrs. Baimatync and Co. aro agents for the vessel. Having delivered her cargo of Admiralty coal at Honolulu the Union Company's steamer Kamona left that port on March 18 for Westport. It will bo early next week before tho East Coast trader Flora arrives in Wellington. No time is yet fixed for her sailing on tho return trip. On April 3 tho Union Company's steamer runa loads produce at tho Bluff, and will then work Oamaru and Timaru, en route for Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland. Inward bound from Greymouth, the Union Company's steamer Kouiata is due early this morning. On discharging tho Wellington portion of her cargo sho proceeds to Lyttelton. At tho present time several Union Company's colliers are laid un at various New Zealand ports, owing to the slackness of trade. Tho Kini is to join the "unemployed" at Wellington. It is reported that tho steamer Clan Ogilvy, which was announced two or three weeks ago to have been chartered for Homeward loading by Mr. G. 11. Scales, is to load a cargo of salt at Edithburg for New Zealand ports. The vessel should arrive in tho Dominion at an early date, and, under the auspices of Mr. Scales, will collect a general cargo for London during April. A Home exchange reports that at the beginning of last month there were in tho West India Dock, London, tho ships Loch Garvc and Loch Trool, well-known Australian traders, both of which have been lying idle in the Thanicß for months past. Both these vessels loaded wool at New Zealand for London under the auspices of tho Scales Line last season.