SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 519, 28 May 1909, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS.

F PHASES OF TEE MOOH. MAY. 0 "* Day. .Hr, m. B Full moon ... 5 1138 p.m. (] Lnst quarter 13 9 15 a.m. Now moon ... 20 112 a.m. p First quarter ... 27. 058 p.m. —— < ■ .. i HIGH WATER. <>: 1 To-day, 11.26 a.m.; 11.45 p.m. 6 To-morrov;. noon; 0.11 a.m. r \ SUN. * Sun rises 7.2 a.m.;'sets, 4.53 p.m, J ARRIVALS. THURSDAY, MAY 27, BLENHEIM, s.s. (5.15 a.m.), 120 tone, Watson, from Blenheim. JANE DOUGLAS, s.s. (6.45 a.m.), 95 tonß, Irvine, from Wanjanui. WAIRAU, s.s. (7.15 a.m.), 93 tons, Vcndoro, from Nelson and Motueka. PATEENA, a.B. (7.50 a.m.), 1212 tons, Anderson, from Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Holderness, Levien, M'Georpe, Murdoch, Mobdames Lynch, King, Horsnell, M'George, Seifert and family, Jeffs and \boy, Butler, Jopp, M'Keowen, M'Kinnon, Captain Livinjstone, Dr. Simpson. Canon Luke, Rev.- Prioe, Messrs. Day* mond, Wilson, Fulton,. Newton, Mour&nt, Perry, Barker, Shrinspton, Lynch, Merrett, Luke, Craig, Barlow. Barton, Archer, Master Dunn, Buchanan, 1 Ferguson, Bailey, Clark, Hutchison, 1 Lyons, Jeffs. Murdoch, Jopp, Welister, Car* 1 michael. Archer, M'Kinnon; 43 stcernxe. 3 ARAHURA, s.s. (9.10 a.m.), 1596 tons, Stewjirt, from Grcymouth, Westport, and Nelson. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Violet E. Lamacroftj Ralph. Alice Smith, Kilpatrick, Franklin, Robert- ' son, Wilson, Majjinnity, Leslie, Mesdaraes Larsen, Bissett-, Rathbone, Steolo, Davies, Russell. Perry, Watchman, Robinson, Kilgour, Lairr.v, Melville, i Eve. Maunsell, Hodgklnson, Rollett, Rutherford, Monro, Foul. Foley, Jones. Messrs. Joachim, ] M'Kenzie, O'Sitllivftn, Hodorson, , v Chamberlain, Jennings, Corbridje. Gibson. Davis, Dixon, Sutherland, Raine, Park, Wilson, Melville. Fenn, Robinson, Kilgour, Lindsay, TTambleton, Wrfl*pe, 3 WMton, Kalman. Dorrick, Millar. ; Jones, Flett, M'Lean, Beere, Winefield. Bell, Moore. Spiers, Werro, Easton. Pattio, Rutherford, Maginnity, Bothwaite, Phelan, Jones, Tibey, Painton, Trannell. • r ' KIUIPAKA, s.s. (9.30 a.m.), 133 tons, M'lntosh, 1 from Paten. ■ » • • / VICTORIA, s.s. (10 a.m.). 2969 tons. Entxvisle, from Dnncdin dnd Lyttelton. 1 Passenpers: Saloon—Misses Moritzson, Ferguson, .Tones, Mcs- 1 damei Moril7Son,.Dnvie ar.d family, Berry. Mor« rison, Rev. Dr. Gibb. Rev. A. Davis, Messrs. Wadio, * Simnson, Lonp. Levy, Bnin, H. VaiK M.'Carty, J. Duncan, Anderson. C. W. Jones, P. J. Mpson. A. FeJs. TT. Revell. -T. Ensort 5 steerp.so. KAIIU, s.s. (8.30 p.m.), 182 tons, Carlson, from Napier. * . 'FRIDAY, MAY 28. PUTIKI, s.s. (0.50 a.m.), 409 tons, Dewhurst, from, Lyttelton. DEPARTURES. THURSDAY, MAY 27. . WAIHI, b.b. (3 a.m.), 92 tons, Carey, for Blonheiin. WOOTTON, s.s. (0.10 a.m.), 151 tons, Scott, for Nydia Bay and Lyttelton. MAITAI, s.s. (10.20 a.m.), 3529 tons, Livingstone, for Duuedin. . MANAPOUHI, s.s. (1.35 p.m.), 2060 tons, Daw. son, for Rarotonga and Papeete. • PassengersSaloon: For Rarotonga—Miss Bell. For TahitiMiss Pattee, Mesdames Grimwood, Stumpt,' Messrs. Grimwood, Stumpt. For San Francisco—. Miss Davis, Mrs. Davis, Messrs.' Clarke, Walker, Burt, Price, Rev. Davis. * ■ VICTORIA, s.s. (4.25 p.m.), 2969 tonß, Entvrisle, . for Napier, Gisboriie, Auckland, and Sydney. Passengers—Saloon: For Napier—Mies Bentbaa, ' Mrs. Wilder, Messrs. Faulkner, A. J. Daly, Henderson, Adair. For Giaborne—Missos K. Morris, E. Moore, Ifesdames Wearnc, Finnic, Messrs. Van Stavern, Wilder, Eneor, De Latour, E. Osborztt. ; For Auckland—ttieses Moody, Naylor," Mrs. Hyde, Messrs. -P. O. Sweeney, Kalman, Captain Benton, Benthara, Oswald, Rhodes, J. Hunt,. : Hyde. For Sydney—Mr. C. Purkisa; 23 steerage. 1 JwAIRAU, b.b. (4.45 p.m.), ,93 tons, Vendore,. for - iNclson and Motueka. ••• : „ , V ' | OPAWA, 8.0. (5.5 p;m.), 110 tons, Eokford, for I s.s. (5.30 p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, for ■ Havelock. ' w , BLEMUEIM, s.s. (5.30 p.m.), 120 tons, Watson, for Blenheim. / - . ■ ICAPITI, s.s. (6.10. p.m.), 242'tona, Sawyers, for Wanranui. i m » ' KOTUKU, b.b. (6.50 p.m.), 1054 tons, Watson, for Westport. \ MANUKA,.s.s. (8.10 p.m.), 4505 tons, Newton, for Lyttelton, Duiicdin, Bluff,. Hobart, and Melbourne. Passengers—Saloon: For Lyttelton~ Misses King,' Nu«on, Mesdames Johns,' DaTiea, Messrs. - Jones. Merrett. Jartis, Mullim?, Ferin, Johns, Park, Danes. For Dunedin-Misses Johnston, Jeffcrv, Stephens, Meidames Easton, Robin- ■ son, Sinclair, Scott and . 2 children, Stephens, Mcssr3.'Warrall, M'Cullonsh, Robinson. For Ho- • bart—Mr. Garsia. For. llelbourne—Misses Sten- [' I °KIIIIPx\.ICA, s.s. (8.30 p.m.),' 133 tons, Dixon, for * P nUIA, b.s. (9 p.m.), 127 tons, Dowell, for Wa \ nganui. ; EXPECTED'ARRIVALS." 1 Rob Roy, Havclock. May 29. ■ • • Flora, Auokland,. via coast, May ,28. . 0 KoMiody,' Wanganui, May- 28. fitortnbird, Wanttanui.' May 28. Poherua, Grcymouth. May 28, # • ■ j Taluuo, Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, May 23. | Mocraki, Melbourne, via south, May 28. . Maori, Lyttelton. May 29. _ » Waiwera, Lyttelton, May 28. Waihi, Blenheim. May, 28. .

Waimea, Plcton, May 28. I Uolmdolo, Greymouth. May 28. Mana, Patca, May 28. . Opawa, Blenheim, May 29. • Hula, Wanßftnui, May 29, . • Arapawa, Lyttolton, May 29. ' Wairaii, Nelson, Motucka, MAy 29. Blenbolm, Blonhcim, May 29. , Marnroa, Lyttolton. May 29. Mapourika, West Coast, May 29. Koonva, southern porta,' May 30. - Manama, ITavoloelc, May 30. Maltai, southern ports, Juno 1. _ Waihare, northern ports, Juno 1. . Crcnot, ICaikoura. Jmio 1. Ulimarpa, Sydnoy. June 2. Mimiro, Wanganui, Juno 3. Wimmera. Sydnoy. via Auckland. June 4, Moana, Melbourne. via- south,' June 4. Mangapapa, Karamca, June 5, PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Putlkl. Wanganui, May 28. ■ Koromilto, Westport. May 28. , Ruru, Napier, Kay 28. Kiripaka, Patea, May 28. Jane Douslas, Holtitika, May 28. Queen 'of the South, Poiton, May 28. ' . Konnedy, Nelson and Wost Coast, May 28. Mana, Patea, May 28. _ • Talune, Lytt«lton, Duncdm, May 28. . Moeraki, Sydnoy direct, May 28, ' Rosamond, Nelson, New Plymouth, and Onehung*, May 22. atormbird, Wansranul, May . 28. ■ Waihi, Blenheim, May 28. Tt Anan, Plcton and Nelson, May 28. Kahu, Napier, May 28. Maori, Lyttelton, May 28. Kuin, Wanganui, May 29. Blenheim, Blenheim, May 29. Opawa, Blenheim, May 29. _ , W&irau. Nelson, Motuoka, May 29.' . Waimoa, Nelson and West.Coast, May 29. Waiwera, London; May 29. Mnraroa. Lyttelton, May 29. Rotoiti, Pioton. Nelson, and West Coast, May 29. Hineraoa, northern ltahts, May .31. ICoonya, Now Plymouth, Yfetjort. and Greymouth, May_3l.: ■ Arapawa, Wancanm, May 31.. • ■ Manaroa; Motueka, May 31. , Maitai, northern ports. Juno 1. Mapourika, West Coast, June 1. Waikare, southern ports, June 1. CyKnct, Knikoura, June 2. Pateona, Picton and Nelson, June 2. Uliwnroa, Melbourne. \ia south, Juno 3. Moana, Sydney direct. Juno 4 Wimmora, Lyttelton and Dunodin, June 4. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF, STEAMERS. MOERAKI, s.s., left Melbourne May 19, fot Wellington,' via Ilobart and southern ports. Due Wellington May 28. Loaves samo day for Sydney

ai WIMMEBA, s.s., left Svdr.cy May 26. for Wellington, via Auckland, Qlsborno, and ' Napier, Duo Wellington-Juno 4. Leaves saino day lot Lyttolton and Duncdin. ■ lIOANA, 6,6., left Melbourne May 26. for Wellington, via southern ports and Hobart. Duo Wcliineton Juno 1. Loaves same day for Sydney direct. Dne Bydney Juno 8. . ULIMAP.OA. 5.8., leaves Sydney May 29, for Wellington direct. Duo Wellington Juno 2. Leaves Juno 3, for Melbourne, via southern porta a VICTOHIA, s.s., left Duncdin May 25. for aydnoy, via Lyttclton. Wellington, and Auckland. Duo Auckland May 30. Learcs May 31 for Sydney. Dne Bydnsy Juno 4. WARMMOO. 0.5.. leaves Melbourne Juno 2, for Wellington, via Hobc.rt and southern ports. Dub Wellington Juno 11. Leaves samo day for Sydnoy diroct. Due Sydney June 15. MOKOIA, s.s., leaves Sydney June 2, for Auckland. Due Auckland Juno,6, tranships to Tahmo, &uil loaves again for 3ytaey Juno 7. TALUNE, s.s., leaves Dunedin Juno 1, for Auckland, via East Coast''porta.. Duo Auckland •Tuno 6, and tranships to Mokoia for Sydnoy. MANUKA,' s.s., leaves Molbourno Juno 9, for Wellington via Hobart and southern portß. Duo Wollinitton June 18. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Duo Sydney June 22. OVERSEA SHIPPING. STEAMERS TO AEItIVE. From London. STAH OP NEW ZEALAND (duo Wolllnptton about Juue 10), sailed ou April 8. via Australia. Auckland, and Napior. (Tyser Line. agents.) MATATUA (duo Wollineton about June 2*. sailed ou April 10, via Auckland. (Shaw-Savill, aironts.) ■ WAKANT3I (due Wellington about Juno 9), sailed on April 20, Plymouth April 22, via Oapo Town and Ilobart. (Now Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) ' lONia (due Wellington about Juno 141, sailed 01! April 29, Plymouth May 1, via Oapo Town and Ilobart, (Shaw-Savill Lino, agents.) KAIKOUKA (duo .Wellineton about July 1) sailed on May 4, via Auckland. (Now Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) . NKRKHANA (duo Wellington about July 14). sailed ou May 5, via Australia, Auckland, and about J* a,

Bailed on May 14, Plymouth May 15. via . Capo Town and Hobart. (New Zealand Shipping Co., 1 agents.) 1 From 'Liverpool. 1 : AOTEA (duo Wellington about May 50), Bailed on March 21, via Auckland. (Shaw-Savill, agents.) MOUAXSIIIRE (duo Wellington about Juno 25), sailed on April 24, via Australia and Auoklona. (F. 11.5. Line, agents.) From Now YorK. STAR or SCOTLAND (duo Wellington about May-31), eailed on March 27, via Australia and Auckland. (Tyacr Line, apents.) ... WALKHRE (due Wellington, about July 8), sailed on Ufty 3, for Wellincton direct. (Vacuum' Oil Co., Mrentß.) • . ; „ . BANTO (duo Wellington about August 6), sailed on May 13, via Australia and Auckland. (A. and A. ; Line, agents.) ! ' "1 ' BY TELEGRAM. OVERSEA. . SYDNEY, May 27. Arrived.—Laira, from Auckland. Arrived.—Emprcm, from Mercury Bay. Sailed.—Moana '(yesterday), for Auckland. Sailed—Star of Scotland, for Auckland. COASTAL. , ' THURSDAY, MAY 27. ' ' HOKIANGA HEADB. Sailed—Bankflelds, barque, for Sydney., OKEHUNGA. Sailed.—Earawa (4.15 p.m.), for New Plymouth. Passengerß: Saloon—Misses CntQcld, Oooke, Mullens (2), Mcsdaroes Cutfield, Hobbs, Wilson, Mullens, Messrs. Ecira, Falconer, Ashton, Outfiold, Romayn, Johnston. ADOKLAND. Arrived—Waikaro (noon), from Duncdin via ports. ' WANQANTJL . Arrived;—Stormbird (2.35 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Kennedy (3.55 p.m.) and Stormbird (3.35 p.m.), for- Wellington. • ' . NAPIER. Sailed.—Taluno (3.45 p.m.) and Flora (2.25 p.m.), for Wellington. . PATEA. ■ .. Sailed—Mana (3.35 p.m.), for Wellington. . FOXTON.. Arrivod.—Gertie (4 p.m.), from Wellington (stuck in tho river). •« . NELSON. Arrived.—Oorinna (7.55 a.m.) and . Waverley I (8.30 a.m.). from Wellington. Sailed.—To Anau (11.50 a.m.); for Picton and Wellington. BLENHEIM. ' ~ Arrived.—Waitii (12.20 p.m.), from Wellington. PICTON. Arrived.—To Anau (5.50 p.m.), from Nelson. To Bail.—Tc Anau (9.30 p.m.), for Wellington; Waimea (11. p.m.), for Nelson.. KAIKOURA. , Arrived.—Cygnet (6.45 R.m.), from Wellington. ■ GREYIIOUTH. . •

Arrived.—"Pohorua • (1.45 a.m.), from Wellington. To sail.—Uolmdale (to-day), for Gisborne. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Mararoa (7.40 a,m.), from' Wellington; Kaitangata (4.10 a.m.), from Wostport; Moeraki (6.40 a.m.), from Dunedin. Sailed.—iLlf.S. Chalfenrer (10 a.m.), for Akaroa: Kaon (1.25 p.m.), for Wellington; Jlocraki (5.40 p.m.), for Welliufton. Arrived.—Arapa*a from Picton; Cy*aet, from Wellington via Kaikoura. - Sailed.—Haori, for Wellington. Paocenfers— Hisses Anlerson, JSoulton, Bowan, Houie, Cord* ner, tfattkews, Poster, Alaaa, Sneduraai, K'Donald, Iflntyre, Gartwriffkt (2), Tim, Grierson, Brook'Smitli, Italiar, Evans, Ba»£ortk f Waktlyn, Doiniston, Uegdamu Wallis, liysui, Williamson, Napier, Perfeot, Itorrak, ltorice, Snodyrasa, Collie, Hco, Qilaoar,, Fertttson, Geddes, Scrimsli&w and child, Gutkrie, Alliifton, Wiffley and child, Dakiel, Deknistoa, Bishop Mules, Bishop Walhs, Jlessrg. M'Olintock, Cowlwbaw, T. .Brown, ilurcatroyd, Ruddock, Bundle, Robtobn, Firth, Jameson, Leigh, Anderson. Drake, Rooks, Ryan, Williamson, Neteon, Geddea, Ridley, Pcrfect, Johnsou, Roger, Harper/ Carrie, Anderson, Lane, Nicholls, Jacob, Packdr, Cochrane, Estcourt, Balkins, Stuart, Baylies, -TapUn, .Jones, Ailaop, Buckloy.'Donnistou, li'Evedy, Beuly, Budd, Mai. cohn, Guthrie, Allinffton, Wifley, Qflo, Daliiol, Andreao, and Dwuiiton; aa4 20 atMrage. Sailed—llocraki. Passeiperi for WeßUfton— ifisscs Jfinty, Barnard, IC'Rae (2), Barrett.- Mcsdames Addison, Hixty, Rodders, K'JUe, Hewitt. Messrs. Ro4*ers, Uapakura,- Cooper, Lerien, and Farrow. For Sydney—Silases 24'Clatcfcy, ItiUs, Joseph, Clark, JTerrett, Buaa (3), Berkeley (2), Strange, and NeiU, Mesdamea Btraßee, KestsTen, Tyreo, Bkevington, ; K'Bride, Hills, Waito, Hurso, Hurao, and Smith, Hessrs. H'Donald, Ourlice. Norman, M'Clatchy, M'Brido. Orr, O'Leary, Iredale, Falgrave, Tyree, and Ncill. SailedKamona and Oanopua, for Westport. AKAROA. : Arrived.—H.M.S. Challenger (2,50 p.m.),' from Lyttelton. • : " PORT OHALUERS. • . Sailed,—Aparima '(1.40 p.m.), for Newcastle,

■ HEW. ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. i Cabled advice has bcon roceivcd by tho Now Zealand Shipping Uotopany statinjr that tho Paparoa arrived at Plymouth on Tuesday- last, and that the Kuapchu rcachcd Monto Video on Wednesday. . . COAL BOATS. . Tho Koromiko - returns to Wes'tport to-day or to-morrow to load another cargo of coal for the Westport'Coal Company. The Poherua leaves Greymouth at 3 p.m.- to-day for Wellington, and tho Kotuliu left Wellington yesterday tor West.port. ' ; ' maokxi/and shipping 00. - It is oxpected that tho llaoriland Steamship Company's 'Ennerdalo will leave Newcastle for Now Zealand porta sometime to-day, The Imuderdalo was to leave Sydney for .Melbourne yes- ' terday, while tho Ilolmdalo is oipcqtcd to reach Wellington from Greymouth to-uigut. ' ■ TYSEIi STEAMEItS. ; ' ' Messrs. Bannatyne and Co. advise that the Indraghiri roturng to Australia from Auckland on 1 Saturday. l s art of-tho southern portion of her caru r o baa beou transferred to the Talune, which is duo hero to-day, and the halanco .will be brought on by tho Wailiare, which arrives in "Wellington on Tuesday. The Mimiro is to arrive from Wancanui on Juno 3. • ' OFFICERS CHANGES. ■ Captain Evans returned to Auckland yesterday to tako command of the Nmuii, vrhicu h&s replaced tho Ifciui in tho IsUnds service. Captain Cameron has rejoined the Corinn*, relieving Captain Beaton, who Auckland vestorday, • OapUin Btott has rejoined the Mocra&i, vice Captain Livingstone, who joined tho llaiui. Cj.ptwn.ll, G. Hutton, of the Atua, bavins come '*Bhor© at Auckland throuffh illness, is being temporarily relieved by Captain Jordan. * . A . HEATT LIFTS. For tho purpose of having some parts of her maciiiuery lifted ashore, the Harbour Boardi dredco. was' placed alongside the 4flfcou crane at Oervois Quay yesterday; Someof tho lifts wore heavy ones, the friotion. wheel*, in connection with the endless chain of bucketi. alouc welshing about 25 tons. It is expected that the Whakarire. whioh is undertint? overhaul and survey, will be on the lay-up berth for about three or four weeks, while repairs are • bolus effected. COIirOET ABOAED SHIP. Fireplocea with real fires aro common enough on modern liners. But Slesßrs. Harland and . Wolff havo gono tho length 'on the new lied Star linor Lapland of providing a couplo of inrionooks for first cabin passengers. One is at tho after-end of the lounge, and the otlicr m the reading-room. < Here tho voyager should And tho very perfection of cosiness, especially, during a winter passage; Another foaturo ot tho Lapland is a Verandah, with small tables, arranged in tho cafo style. Tho' Lapland, is for the Antwerp Now York service of the Bed btar Line. ; . . THE A.OTEA. ■ : . -

' Captain A. It. Kirby still retains command of tho Shaw-Saviir steamer Aotea. which arrived at Auckland last Monday, his officers belnr «s follow— Chief. Mr. (3- D. Davidson; second, Mr. K. J. Manners; .third, Mr, 11, 0. 8. Upton; fourth, Mr l'. K&naon. Mr. E. Eansbottotn is the chief engineer, Mr, IT. Contts second, Mr. L, W, Hay third, Mr. w. Evans fourth, Mr. It. Oranro filth, and Mr. Lindsay sixth.' Mr. A. B. Roberts is the ohief refrigerator, and Mr. G. HldUb second. Xr. Q. Hcbden is the bollera&ker, and Mr. w. Hattersley the chief (toward. ORAM AT POET CHALMERS. As roported proTiously, the New Zealand Shipping Oorapany's steamer Orari, from London direct, arrived at Port Chalmers last Tuesday, She is still commanded by Captain J. P. lorsdick, his officers being :-Mr. F. B. Nicholson (chtcf), Mr. I'. 0. Ilydo (second), Mr. A. Nilllj (third), Mr. P. -Pattiuson (fourth); midshipmen Messrs. 1). A. Patterson. and 1. M. Twvman. The onslito-room is. in churec of Mr. J. assistants being:—Mr. P.. WUson Mr. J. Barclay (tliird), Mr. A. iDick (fourUOi • • Oruaelier (liUli), and Mr. E. Short (sixth). Mr. J, Clark is cliiof refrigerating engineer his assistant being Mr. J. Patou; and Mr. Ihclps is steward in charge. . LIGHTING OP'SJOTS. ' • A NEW SYSTEM.' A largo gathering representative-of the shipninff co'llery, ferry, aud engineering interest#, as well as of the Harbour Trust Department of Navigation,;and other official bodies of Sydnuy, assembled on board the steamer ladraeMrj, ly. inn at Sydney about a week ago, to witness.a oractlcal demonstration of the workinc of the Imnorial AutomHw Aootylcno Flaw ccntlv supplied'to the, vessel, in London.. The vessel is at present, discharging London caigo at Auckland. . . , Tlio Indraghiri (states the "Sydney Mornlmi Horald") is the first oversea stciwrcr to visit the«e waters with the new systen is anenttun, and the fact that the llchts rrere nsed to enable the vessel to he rapidly discharged assisted these ure<mt to form ft doeided opinion* as to the value of the invention. The interior of oae.h hold was brilliantly illuminated by a steady fiare-llnlit from tho dock, and the canes o! wlmrf labourers discharccd tho vessel as expeditiously as thuy oould have done in d&vlicfct The inventors and patoateei claim that among

| the principle features of the system are rimI plioity, Bafety, and economy. , Tho flro used for the forehold was of iGOO candle-power, and it was ■ stated that the total cost for twelve hours was only 4a. 6d.—4fcd« an hour, representing the value of the carbide consumed. The flares at tho threo holds during tho whole night were pro- . vidod at a total cost of Tho system,'it is • ' aald, h&3 been adopted by many of the largo steamship owners in England. . While entering Foxton on tho voyage from Wellington yesterday, tho steamor Gortio stuck in the. river. • The, 1.3. Jane Douglas sails for Picton and Hokitika at 3 p.m. to-day. Cargo will be received from 8 a an. l -. Tho Union Steam Ship Company's Flora, which, is due from Napier today, is to so on tho Slip# and will be laid up for some days. « Having completed overhaul and survey at Wellington.- tho small stea»er -Wodtton left yester-, day for Nydia Bay and Lyttolton. • To-day tho Union. steamers Patecna and Arahura " sign oil thoir crews, and ,will then be laid up for overhaul and survey. "■ No loading fixtures are yet announced for t"Ho Huddart-Parker < cargo stoaaor Morrabool at present discharging in tho South' Isla!nd. • Messrs. G. H. Scales and 00. advise that tho : Agapantlius, bound from Sydney for LyttoHon,.' passed Farewell Spit' at 1.45 p.m. ycetorday. Messrs. J. Morrison and H. Hogan, first and third officers of the Maitai, - signed oil yester-: day, and were replaced by Messrs. A. Barlow and G. Hill. ' For some days the Hob Boy has been aground on » madbank at Havelock, but it was antici-' pated that she would be floated off by yosteiv; . day's #ood tido. It is expected that the barque liakemba will'. \ ooMplete discharge of the Wellington portion of • ker targo to-worrow, and will bo shifted, out to the stream preparatory for sailing for Dunedin. Yesterday, at 9 a.m.,. tho Haponrika reached Greynoath from Weatport, ana was timed to leave a*ain for the latter, port at 1 a.m. this Koraiig. She sails lor Nelson at 1 p.m. today, tad is due at Wellington to-morrow evening, ' • Prior to ; reentering tho.. Wcllington-Pictoi>« • Nelson service nejit Wednesday, the Union Company's steamer Pateena was placed on tho Patent blip yesterday for cleaning and painting. Tho Pateena replaces the To Anan, whioh vessel; goes,out of commission temporarily.