SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 958, 27 October 1910, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OP THE MOON. OOTOBEIt. Day.Hr.ni. New moon 3 8 2 p.m. *irst quarter 12 no a.m. Mil moon 19 1'54 a.m. last quarter 25 518 p.m. Moon rises today, 2,15 a.m.;.sets, Q.tfp.m. HIGH WATEK. To-day, 11.35 a.m. To-morrow, 0.5 a.m.; 0,28 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 4.45 a.m.; sets, 6.24 p.m. ARRIVALS. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26. KAPUNI, s.s. (3.50 a.m.), 150 tons, Jackson, from Patea. MANAUOA, s.s. (6,25 a.m.), 122 tons, Hart, from Motueka. AQEERE. s.s. (6.55 a.m.), 77 tons, Fisk, from Patea. MAKAEOA, s.s. (9.50 a.m.), 2598 tons, Manning, from Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses O'Eourke, - Murray, Wall, Smart, Mooro, Nicholson. Tennant, Ivesou, lirown, Ziman, Bull, Tambridge, Mesdames Uru and child, Carruthcrs and child, Smart, M'Gavin, Niron, Zimau, Trant, Drn, Turner and child, Timan, Hailidam, Hon. Steven, Sir C. Bowcn, Rev. Slade,- Captain Wliitc-Parsons.. Messrs. Turner, Hattray. Milne, M'lntosh, Olarksau, AcUland, Koyds, Lewis; Hankin, Douglas, Uru, Molineaux, Hulmo, Smith,' Wh.itcma.il, Best, ltcid, Scott, Thomson Chisholin, Gore, Gall'riey, Carruthcrs, Moreland, Gower, Crick, Eurland, Broadhcad, Frastick, Lacom, M'Oavin, Evans, Moore, Bevan, Peters, Chapman, Eiggs, Timan, Clarke, Sowell, Buckley, Simms, Cotton, Cockill, ■ Griec, Barr, Olough Eobinson, 03bornc, Bedford, Qraut, Halliday, Ziman.

OORINNA, s.s. (11 a.m.), 1271 tons, Cameron, from- Lyttelton. : ■ STOBMBIBD,'. s.s. (11,50 a.m.),: 217 tons. ll'lntyrc,. from Waagajiui. WAIMKA, s.s.. (12.50 p.m.)., 454 tons, Wildman, from WanEanui. KAPITI, s.s. (2-p.m.), 242 tons, Sawyers, from Wanganui. WAIKATJ, s:s. (8.20 n.m.), 93 tons, Shaw, from Dlonneim.

AB-AHUHA,, s.s. (11.10 p.m.), 1596,, tons. Lambert, from Grcymouth, Westport, Nelson, and Picton. l'assoncers: Saloon— Misses Gilmer (2), Heil, White, Niwall.'Marron, Guard, Goodman, Pratt; P. Smith, Burbery, Vavasour, M'Oallum, Grace,. Mosdames Alexander, and child, Cook, (lamp-, boll, Bowling," Hislop, Nicholson, Anderson, Knight, ilardy and child, Carter, Admore, Sullivan, Rao and 2 boys, O'Brien, WaUis, Collins, M'Callum (2), Messrs." Williamson, Boothman, Taylor, Bird, Kirtegast, Williams, Alexander, Kassler, Thortßn,.Goudie, Dwan, M'Ginty, Sullivan (2), Knight, Leech, Burn, Marshall,, Mearo, Fovdhain, Ilcinery, New, Haase, Royal, Pene, Damon, Bae, Bayfield, Tanner, Derricl:, Griffiths, Stokes,, James, Parker, Green, Daly, M'Laughlan, Bishop Wallis, Father Mclu, Captain Adams; 62 steerage. WAKRIMOO, s.s. (11.10■ p.m. ..in tho stream), 3529 tons, Olift, from Sydney.

DEPARTURES. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26. TAKAPTJNA, s.s. (12.50 p.m.), 1036 tons, Crawford, for Picton and Nelson. PasEengors—Saloon: For Picton—Misses ,Bond, Moore, . Wallace, Donovan, Tutton, Mesdamcs Cunliffo,- Goulter, M'Lachian, Holliday, and Howard, Messrs., Goulter, Bowles, • Holliday, Wallace, Ronayne, Scott, Key, Strang, Widdop, Campbell. For Nelson—Misses Barr, Fowler, Henderson, Mcsdamos Barr, Mollor, Anderson, Burnett, R. T. Anderson, Messrs. Anderson, Robertson, Wrenn, Burnett, Savage, Gould, Frower, Whitcman, Anderson. KAPUNI, s.s.. (0.10 p.m.), 150 tons, Jackson', for Picton and Wanganui. .

HIMITANGI, s.s, (0.10 p.m.), 323 tons, Manley, for Blaclthead. WANAKA, s.sl (3.20 p.m.). 2442 tons, Todd, for Bluff.

KTJBOW, s.s. (3.20 p.m.), 2500 tons, M'Lcan, for Lyttelton.

MANABOA, s.s.-(6 p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, for Havclock.. '

COKBINA, s.s. (7.5 p.m.), 1271 tons, Cameron, for Ifelson, New Plymouth, and Onehunga. MARAROA, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 2598 tons.'Manning, for Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon— Misses • Leary, Bonner, Beckett; Hull, Williams, Salt, Mesdamcs Beckett, Quinlivnan. Booth, Gray, Black, .Williams, Garraud, Tycrs,, Appleby, Andrew, Wyatt, . Messrs. Laiourj Stonehouse, ltao, Bowron, Nelson, Beckett, Quinlionan, Booth, Grajr,' Best, Haggitt, Parlanc, Ward, Young; Osborne, Justice, Andrew Stevens Wyatt; : Brodriek, Hayward, Rollcston, Beth, Turksman, Carrigan,' Morrison, Miller, Lieut. Grant. •.

KAHTJ,' s.s. (11.10 p.m.), 182, tons,', Jonesi for East Coast. ;."','". "'

; , EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Wakatu, Lyttclton, Kaikoura, October 27. Tokomaru, Montreal, via Auckland. October 27. ' , Kiripaka; Patoa, October 27. Blenheim, Blenheim, • October 27. Opawa, Elcuheim, October 27. Queen of the South, Foxton, October 27. Kuia, Wanganui, October 27.

Mana, Patea, October 27.. Nikau, Motucka,. Nelson, October 27. ■ v ■Mokola, Lyttclton, October 27. ". I'akapuna, Nelson,' Picton; ; October - 27. , Wiinmera; Dunedin, Lyttclton, Oct. 27. Breeze, southern ports, October 27. . Canopus,'Westport, October 27 Ngatoro, Lyttclton, October 27. ■ Manaroa, Havelock, October 28. ;. Tainui, Waitara,. October 28.- ' Monowai, Auckland, Napier, Gisborno, October 28. .; ;■ •■ Ulimaroa, Melbourne, Hobart, southern ports, October- 28. Maori, Lyttclton, October 28. ■ Kaitoa, Wanganui, October 28. Mapourika, West Coast, Nelson, Oct. 29. Mararoa, Lyttelton, October. 29. Kalm, Bast Coast, October 29. , Wairau,; Havelock, October 29. .--■-.■ Tarawera, Dunedin, Lyttelton,; Oct. 30. Opawa, London, via Auckland,. Nov.,-l. Hauroto, Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, November 1. :" 1 Taviuni, ■• ports, November \

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Wairau, Havelock, October ,27. Stormbird, Wanganui, October 27. ■ Waitnen, Nelson,' West Coast, Oct.. 27. " Hinomoa, soutliern lighthouses, Oct. 27. ' Opawa, Blenheim, October 27. Queen of the South, Foxton, Oct. 27. Blenheim, Blenheim, October 27. •-'■'-..' Huia, Wanganui, October 27. Kiripaka, 'I'atea,' October 27. : ' Kapiti, Wanganui, October 27. ■ Nikau, Nelson, Motucka, October 27. Mokoia, Lyttelton, October 27. Wimmera, Napier,. Gisborne, Auckland, Sydney, October 27. Breeze, Wanganui, October 27. Warrimoo, Lyttclton, Dunedin, Oct. 27. Aorc-rc, Patea, October 27.." Kapiti, Wanganui, October 27. Wakatu, Kaikoura, Lyttelton, Oct. 28. Mana, Patea, October 28. . Takapuna, Picton, Nelson, Oct. 28. Tokoinaru, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Oct. 28. Oanopus, Westport, October 28. Monowai, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Oct. 28. Ulimaroa, Sydney direct, October 28. Kapuni, Patea, October 28. Maori,.Lyttelton, October 28. Kaitoa, Nelson, West Coast, October.2B. Poherun; Greymouth, October 28. . ' . ArahUru, Picton, Nelson, -West Coast, October 29. Mararoa, Lyttelton, October 29. Kauu, Napier, East Coast, October 29.■■ Tainui, Waitara, Mokau, Kawhia, Oct. 29. ' Manaroa, Motucka, October 31. Tarawera, NUp'ier, Gisborao, Auckland, October 31. ,

, Rosamond, Picton, Nelson, New Plymouth, Onchunea, October 31. llauro'o, Lyttelton, Dunedin, November 1. Mapourika, Nelson, West Coast, Nov. 1, l'aviuui, New Plymouth, Westport, Greymouth, November 1,. . . ' INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS, ULIMAROA, s.B, left • Melbourne' October 19, for Hobart, Bluff, Dunedin, LyttoltoDi and Wellington. Due Wellington October 28. Loaves samo day for Sydney direct. Duo Sydney November 1 MONOWAI, 8.8., left Auckland (with transhipment ex ifahcnol October 25 for Gisborne, Napier, and .'Wellington.-- Duo Wellington October 28, Leaves samo day for Lyttelton and Dunedin. Duo Dunedin October 30.

MOERAKI, s.s., left Melbourne October 26, for Jtobart, Bluff, Dunedin, LyMelton, and Wellington. Duo Wellington Novombor 4. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney November 8. . WIMMEIIA. .s.s., left Dunedin October 25 for Lyttelton and Wellington. Duo Wollingon October 27. Leaves same day for Napier, Gisborne, Auckland, and Sydney. Duo Sydney November 4.

MANUKA, s.s., leaves Sydney October 29 for Wellington direct. Due Wellington November' 2. Leaves November 3 for Lvttelton, Dunedin, Ulufl', Hobnrt x and Mel. bourne. Due Melbourne November 12 WESTEALIA, s.s., leaves Sydney October 26, for Auckland, Gisborne, Napier and Wellington. Due •Wellington, Friday No vember 4. Leaves samo day for Lyttelton and Dunedin. Duo Dunedin, Novomber CI

OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STEAMEUS TO AIUUVE.

From London.

INDRABARATI (due about October 29), sailed on August 25, via Australian ports and Auckland, (l'yser Line, agents.) OPAWA (duo about October 26), sailed September 6, via Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) . NEBEHANA : ■ (duo about November 8), sailed on September 6, via Australia, Auckland, and Napier, (Tysor Line, agents,)

ARAWA (duo about November 1), 6ailod on September 15, via Cape Town, and Holmrt. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., agents.)

M.IMIRO (duo about November 30), sailed on September 21, via Australia, Auckland, and Napier. (Tyser Line, agents.) RUAPKiIU (duo about November 15), sailed on October 1, via Cape Town and Hobart. (New Zealand Shipping Company, agent?.)

STAR OF CANADA (duo about December 10), sailed on October 6,' via Australia and Auckland. (Tyser Lino, agents.)

TAINUI (due about November 29), sailed on October 15, via Cape Town and Hobart. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co.. agents.) MATATUA (duo about November 27), sailed on October 5, via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., agents.) From Liverpool. MORAYSHIRE (duo about October 28), sailed August 20, via Auckland. (F.-H.-S. Line, agents.) DELPHIC (due about November 6), sailed on September 3, via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill and Albion. Co., agents.) DRAYTON GRANGE (duo about November 20), sailed on September 17,. via Australian ports. (F.-H.-8. Line, agents.) HAWKE'S DAY (due about November 26), sailed on October 1, via Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) SUSSEX, (duo about December 16), sailed on October 15, via Sydney. (P.-H.-S. Line, agents.) From Montreal, TOKOMARU (duo about October 27), sailed August 22, via Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) ■■'■■" TURKESTAN (duo about December 2), sailed on September 13, via Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand Shisping Co., agents.) • WAIMATE (duo. about December 26), sailed on October 16, via Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From New' York. EABL OF OAEEIOK (duo about November 4); sailed on August 1, via. Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co,, agents.) . ■ . NIWARU. (duo about November 5), sailed on August 26, via Australian ports and. Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.) VERMONT (duo about November 13), Bailed on August 23, via Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.) . ' STRATHLEVEN (due about" December 2), sailed on September 14, via Australian ports, and Auckland. (U.S. and A. Line, agents.) STAR OF SCOTLAND (duo about December ■ 9), sailed on September 30, via. Australian' ports, Auckland, and: Napier, (Tyser Line, .agents.) i SAILERS TO ARRIVE. KING MALCOLM, barque, sailed from Marseilles on June 23. (Briscoe and Co., Ltd., agents.) HOUTO, schooner, sailed from Brisbane September 7. . . . ■ BY'TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. FREMANTLE, Ootobcr 26. .■ Arrived.—Moldavia, from London.. : "'. SYDNEY, October 26. ' Arrived.—Star' of Australia, from Dunedin.' '. ... -, Sailed.—Zealandia (2 p.m.), for Auckland. MELBOURNE, October 26. Arrived—Ennerdalc, from New Zealand. Sailed—Moeraki, for Bluff, via Hobart. COASTAL. -.; ' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 , .' : ; / AUCKLAND. ,- ; : -Sailed.—Taluno (2.30 p.m.), for Levuka. ; on'ehunqa.;.;' .'..; Sailed.—Rarawa '■ (6. p.m.), for New Plymouth. . Passengers: .Saloon—Misses, Oanpell, M'Arthur, Shaw, Porritt., .Mesdamen Eraris, Somerby, Fookes, Porritt, Messrs. V&ughan, Porritt,' Harrison, Bayly, Bul-lock,-Revs. Evans and Wilkinson. ' ■ ' ;■• Napier. .. ~'■;' ■■. To'sail.—Ranf,ord (6.i>.ni.l, for Newcastle. ,» ' EAST CAPE.; • Tokomaru passed south' at 9.30' a.m. . ' '• WANGANUI.';''; i ■-Arrived.—Huia-. (2155 a.m.), from Wcl. lington. ..:,,'•' ' Sailed.-Stormbird (1.20 a.m.),'-. Kapiti (1.35 a.m.), and Waimea (2.20 -a.m.), for Wellington! Huia.(4.so p.m.), for WcHuigton. | •;■■ ••' ■'.■-■ ■'; patea.■ •'.■:.,':■ ' .' ; Arrived.—Mn-na. (3 p.m.), from Wellington. .; Sailed.—Kiripaka (4 p.m.), for- Wellington. ,' ' : ,. 'FOXTON. '■' . ■■;' "''".- '.. ; : Sailod.-Quccn .of .'tho South (3.30 p.m.), for Wellington.--—---^-'— --;■.-•. | ], t , STEPHENS ISLAND. ~'; I Reports three-masted steamer, prob-; ably the Wai-rinioo, from Sydney, passed at 6.40 p.m. ■;■■■■■- "". - ; '. . ■ PICTON. , ; . ' ■Arrived.—Kaiapoi (7 a.m.) from Wellington; Takapuno- (5 p.m.), from Wellington; Kapunl (6.35 p.m.), from Wellington.. BLENHEIM. _ . .-.-'. To sail—Blenheim.and; Opawa (11 p.m.), for Wellington. ' .'- -..-, .-. :'-•-- ; ; NELSON:.'- :\.[ '; .' ■' Arrived—Mapourika (3.15 .-a.m.), :and Nikau (5.35. a.ra.), from "Wellington; Ko-' tuku 8.15 -a.m.), \ from. Picton; Kennedy (11.25 a,m.), fronT Wellington. . . . Sailed.—Wavcrley (5 p.m.), for . Wellington. . ■ '•'■'■'• ~' WESTPOKT. .-\ '~. ■ Arrived.—Mangapapa (6.30-a.m.), from Wellington. ,-..■-.-.- .-. : LYTTELTON.-: •-/'■. ■ , . Arrived.—Tarawora.-. (7.50 : a.m.),' - and Mokoia (9.10 n.m.), from Wellington; Storm, from Wanganui. ; Sailed.-Ngatoro (4.30 p.m.). for Wellington; Breeze, for Wellington and Wanganui; Tarawera, for Dunedin; Cygnet, for Kaikoura; Storm; for Dunedin; Wootton, for Havoloek.' :. 'Sailed,—Mokoia, (6.5 p.m.), for Wellington. Passengers-: Saloon—Misses. Brake, Palmer, Wingrove, Milne, Mesdamc3 Dawsoa, Woodward, Hopkins, Haadroll, Watson,' Shirt cliffe; Messrs. Walker, Thompson, .Simp-, son, Ohapman,' Couch, Tail, Garratt,; Ferguson, Andreae, Burrows, Hopkins,- Haddrell, Watson, Green,, Oorrigini, Milne, Hal-' ligan, and Shirtcliffe; 20 steerage. Sailed.—Wimmera- (6.25 p.mj, for Wellington,; Napier, Gisborne, Auckland, and Sydney. Passengers—Saloon: For' Wellington—Misses Hay, Crawley, Meedanics Nol6on, Davidson, Smart, Messrs. .J. B. Roid, P. Nelson, Davidson, Pcntrose. For Napier-Rev. J. H. Rodger. For Auckland—Mrs.' Brown, Messrs. C. W. Browne; M'Kaig. For Sydney-Mr. E. P. Cormac-k, ..-'." DUNEDIN. Sailed.—Ulimaroa, (3 p.m.), for northern ports. Passengers-Saloon: . For,, Wellington—Misses Stevenson, Blair, Frye, Williams) Mesdames Ahem, Shott, Messrs. Smith. Tennent, Rose, Roxburgh, Swinerd, Guthrio, Nicoison. . : - - , . Sailed.—Maori, for Lyttelton.' , .-'■ , THE MAORI. Tho Maori was replenishing her bunkers at Port Chalmers on Monday, and signed on. her crew on Tuesday. - The veseol left tho southern port last night to resume the ferry service . fram Lyttelton .this evening., She should bo la . uort to-morrow morning, and is 'expected to sail again for Lyttelton at 8 p.in.—that is, if her new turbine runs as smoothly "as anticipated, ;,. ■■' RECORD STEAMING.' The 'turbine, steamer' Loongana has just accomplished a record trio from Melbourne to Launceston mid return. Inclusive of a- stay of two hours and a half in the ■Tastnanian port before, leaving for Melbourne, the turbine liner' accomplished the round trip—wharf to wharf—iu 3a hours, her average speed across the straits being about 19J knots per hour.. As the Loongana was ;handicapped by tho prevailing ttdc3 both' going un and', coming down the Tamar River, this fine performance is especially creditable. THE WAREIEOO ARRIVES;; At a late hour last night (11.40. p.m.) tho Union Oo.'s Warrimoo arrived in port from Sydney direct.- The vessel left tho New South Wales port at 2 p.m. on Saturday last, and * passed Stephen's Island at 6.4(1 p.nv. yesterday. She should havo shown up at Wellington yesterday .forenoon, but lias probably been delayed by bad weather ill tho Tasmaii Sol. The Warrimoo will bo inspected by the Port Health Officer (Dr. Pollen) about 1 a.m. this morning, nnd it is probnblc that k)io will berth at tho Queen's Wharf. No. 1 north, about an 'hour and a half later. , -THE DISABLED STRATnCLYDE.. . 'An inspection, of tho disabled steamer Strathclyde, which recently put into Lyttelton while on a voyage from Ncwcastlo to South America, shows that tho rudder post, which is of solid steel, uinc and a half inches thick, snapped about a foot above tho plate. The engineers bound tho post by two iron couplings, drawn together by bolts three inches and a half thick, but this device eventually proved fruitless. Tho steamer again refused to answer' her helm, and, taking advantage of a lull,' tho engineers made a further pcaTcti and found that the rudder had snapped under tho couplings. It is now thought that the ruddor post was first to go, and during the time repairs were being effected the sea smashed the rudder. On Monday tho crow were taking matters leisurely, and have been greatly benefited by their two nights' sleon. The bunker coal is being taken out of the fore hatch, and tho deck, which was strewn with hawsers, and bent iron, is being, cleared up. The future movements of tho steamer nro uncertain, the captain ■waiting orders from the ownors.

KENT'S CAEGO FOR AVONMOTJTH,':, ; ; The following is a. summary of the carsto. taken by the. F.-H.-S. ; Line's Kent for Avonmouth on Saturday last:—Prom Auckland—. 43 boxes of. butter, ' From Bluff—ll- car-, casscs pork, 59 cases runners, 11,244 crates rabbits, 7758 saclts oats, '. 230 .saoks ryegrass, 50 ton? ■ scrap iron, 161 dumps tow, 80 cases preserved meats. From Port Chalmers—so64 crates rabbits,' 135 ' sacks cocksfect, 90 cases preserved moats, 7 casks, casings. From Lyttelton—7 cases honey, 776 sacks oats,. 834' sacks peas, f4,638, sacks wheat, 110 sacks beans, 826 sacks, bran,' 69 sacks barley, 479 sacks cocksfoot, 400 sacks ryegrass. For ' Wellington—lo46 quarters beef, 19. bags beef, 168 oases beef, 9'J dumps tow, \i casks casines, 20 casks tallow, .84 casks beef, 22 packages old metal, 3 .packages generals. .'.'

The Eosamond'wcnt up on the. Slip-yeß;i terday morning. ■■ : '•• - ; 'i

Leaving port"et'WO.'p.m. yesterday,' the' Takapuna, on her" first . trip in :the Patcenflt's-'running from Wellington;'-to ;| Pictou and Kelson, arrived at the port at 5 p.m.—a run o£'3hrs. 50min. .. .i

Vessels arriving in port yesterday ,-r©-; port meeting with heavy weather on- hoth coasts.' The Mararoa.' from Lyttelton.to'; Wellington, did.not reach port until; 9.50 a.m., some two hours ajid, a half later: than her' usual'- time. There was- it'liea-vy, N.N.W. galo-i'Mowing;; with 1 ' very -thick;! weather. A good-sea was also in-evidence' in the strait.'

The Hinemo'a ■ loaves 'on .'■ her ;.' southern lighthouse tour ait 2 p.m. to-day. .",.'. :■,■■•

Owing to bad weather, the coastal steamer Wairau will not leave Wellington for Havelock until to-day. -She comes--back, to this port, being duo here on Saturday ■light. - ;';•■•-

Word has been received stating tltavtho Haoriland S.S. Co.'s Ennerdale arrived at Melbourne from \; Launcc.ston •;-yesterday morning. '.'' ■.'-"

It is expected" that' the'Earl''of Oafrick with a cargo v 'of caso oil, will-put in>an appearance. at Auckland,--from Now York, some timo to-day. -. ; , The.- vessel .Us- due hero on November 4.' ■■■'. .'-.'

Captain W.- J. -King,-• late ;-of the. Flora', took command of the Itakanoa at liyttclton on ■ Monday. • ■ Captain C, ; M'lie-an '• has ■ como to Wellington for. orders. .

It is understood'.that the-Canterbury, S;S'.M Company intend to'litSflas'senter accommb-'i dation in the'Breezei'and that'.she will I carry:. on the"Lyttelton-Chatham; Islands 1 service- in place:of,the. Hippie,'lately, soldi to ,Bichardson',and-' : Co.,: of ;.NapierV:>',.

Docking of ships at. Port Chalmers has been actively going, on during the last lew weeks, and on Monday morning the Kia. Ora went in for cleaning and paint-, ing bcloro going on the Homeward losd; ing berth. Sho will probably be followed by the Kaikoura, Kaitaa, Mokoia, Paparoa, \Vakanui. and Otaki—auite a,, fleet. '■■-.

On: account of the pale and heavy sea at - Kaikoursi tho Waliatu'has-been unable to'- work that. :port. for., two days. :.It is hoped to..dispatch- her ..for. -WelHngtoii ..today, '-, and she ,is advertised .to-sail oa' the return journey' J at" 4' p.ni. W-morro'w.' : '•

Captain Oarcy rejoined.the Pohcrua. at WeJUnßton yesterday ,and Captain Eitchie, who lias been rclievinc hiui, came ashore for orders.; ; ' .• .< ' '.;V ''. ■-V'.'l;"-'.'-.•' : '.■■'': ,- Advices received from JVanganui .-. state that tho PutiUi is stuck in the'river.' at that port. :| She, was inward bound.from Westport. ,i(

Messrs. Jolinston and Co. advise thai' tho Taiuui will i arrive from Waitara.' to-mor-row; She will: leave on the. return jinrner on Saturday for ■• Waitara - .Mokau,'.. and.. Kawhia. '■■■ ■: ■ .'■■■-' .-.■.'■■', . •'.; .:.-.!'>..■■'. ■•.•>'•. ;•.

. It is understood that, the. Whahgapo.will load at Wostport. for Vellinffton at the end of this.week. .. '-■-.'■•.; ..'-..-.

The Kahu left port' on a speoial trip to the East, Coast for wool; yesterday. She is duo back! to-morrow. -.-.•■-'• '•..-•'■