SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1081, 21 March 1911, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

riIASES OF TUB MOON. MAItCII. Day. h. ill. New moon 1 0 1 p.m. First quarter 8 10 31 a.m. Full moon 15 It 28 a.m. i Last quarter 23 11 56 a.m. New moon 31 0 8 a.m. MOON. Jloon rises to-day, 8.57 p.m.; eels, 1.11 p.m. Wednesday. men wateh. To-day, 9.33 a.m.; 9.44 p.m. To-morrow, 10.15 a.m.; 10.27 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 5.52 a.m.; gets. 6.4 nan. ARRIVALS. MONDAY, MAItCII 20. TAINUI, s.s. (0.5 a.m.), 128 tons, Jensen, from Waitara. KOIViIAI, s.s. (11.30 a.m.), 792 tons, from Picton. IUPPLE, s.s. (1.55 p.m.), 370 tons, Carlson, from Picton. AKAWA, s.s. (8 p.m. in tlie stream), 9192 tons, Ciaydc-n, from London, via. Cape Town and llobart. ECHO, auxiliary scow (11.45 p.m. in the stream!, 99 tons, Holm, from Karamea, DEPARTURES. MONDAY, MAIICH 20. PATEENA, s.s. (1 p.m.), 1212 tons, Carey, for Picton and Nelson. Passengers: Saloon —For Picton—Misses Hall (2), Lewis, Notworthy (2), Mcsdamea O'Brien, Andrews, Messrs. Andrews, Cooper, Pyne, Connor, Duncan, Ainswortli, Dunn (2), To Puri, Rabone. For Nelson—Misses Bond, Wakclin (2), Steel, Frost, Mcsdames. Haytcr, Turnbull, Dallam, O'Brien, Messrs. Bond, Peart, Williams, llallam, and Paker. MOA, s.s. (12.25 p.m.), 188 tons, Sawyer, for Westport. WAIRAU, s.s. (3.30 p.m.), 93 tons, Shaw, for Blenheim. KOWHAI, s.s. (4.45 p.m.), 792 ton 3, Scott, for Napier and Gisliornc. POIIERUA, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 1775 tons, White-Parsons, for Groymouth. MANAHOA, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 122 tons. Hart, for Motnelia. HAUROTO, s.s. (5.20 p.m.), 1988 tons. Collins, for Napier, Gisbomc. and Auckland, KOONYA. s.s. (5.30 p.m.), 1091 tons, Norton, for New Plymouth, Wcstport, and Groymouth. WAVERLEY, s.s. (6 p.m.). 157 tons, Purvis, for Nelson and West Coast. ABAPAWA, s.s. (7.10 p.m.), 268 tons, Corby, for Wanganui. MAOIiI, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 3399 tons, AldWcll, for Lyttolton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Grant, Earle, Pullcnienc, Billens, Chapnle, Dunbar, Horn, Manson, Biss, Butt, Hatels, PvOthwcll, Mcsdames Woods, Kaincy. Gray and child. D. Smith and 2 nurses, Pullcnienc, Billens, M'Cauphem, Van Asch, Captain Bono, Bcv. Wheclan, Messrs. Brcakopc.irc, Garland, Burn, Pratt, Gilmour, M'Arthur, Koye. Woods. D. Smith, Thornton, Kestcvcn, Wilson, Kyle, M'Grath, Saddler. M'Gow, Fothergill. GERTIE, s.s. (8.10 p.m.), 269 tons, E-ogers, for Foxton. STORMBIBD. s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 217 tons, Dowcll, for Wanganui. ROSAMOND, s.s. (midnight), 721 tons, Ritchie, for Picton, Nelson, New Plymouth. and Onehunsa. TUESDAY, MARCH 21. BLENIIEIM, s.s. (2 a.m.), 120 tons, Watson, for Blenheim. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Mana, Patea, March 21. Queen of the South. Foxton, March 21, I<ikau, Nelson, Jlotueka, March 21. Mararoa, Lyttelton, March 21. Waiiatu, Lyttolton, Kaikoura, Mar. 21. Kapili, Lyttelton, March 21. Coi'inna, Onehunca, New Plymouth, March 21. , „ . Tarswera, Auckland, Gisborne. Nanicr, March 21. Muritai, Wanganui. March 21. Monowai, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Mnrch 21. Pateena. Nelson,-Picton, March 21. • . Kaiiu, East Coast, Mnrch 21. - •• Wairau, Wairau River, March-21. Regains, Wcstport, March 21. Kotuku, Westpart, Marcii 21. Gertie, Foxton, March 22. Manaroa, Motucka, March 22. Blenheim, Blenlicim, March 22. Stormbird, Wanganui, March 22. Arapawa, Wanganui, March 22. K:ipuni, Patea, March 22. Maori, Lyttelton, March 22. Arahura, West Coast. Nelson, Picton, March 22. Manuka, Sydney direct, March 22. Mocraki, Melbourne, Hobart, southern ports, March 24. Durham, Picton, March 24. Rosamond, Onehunga, New Plymouth, March 26. nanroto, Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, March 28.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Aorere, Patea, March 21. Opawa, Blenheim, March 21. Tainui, V.'aitara, Mokau, March 21. Kiripaka, Patea, March 21. Tarawcra. Duncdin direct, March 21. Ripple, Napier, Gisbornc. March. 21. Corinna, Timaru, Duncdin, Onmaru, March 21. Monowai, Napier, Gisbornc, Auckland, March 21. Nikau, Nelson, Motuclta, March 21. Mararoa, Lyttolton. March 21. , Queen of the South, Foxton, March 21. JTuia, Wanganui, March 21. Alexander, Nelson, West Coast, Mar. 21. Kamona, Westport, March 21. Mana, Patea, March 21. Kahu, Picton, March 21. Wairau, Wairau Tavcr. March 21. Maponrika, Nelson, West Coast, Mar. 22. Manaroa, Motucka, March 22. Jilcnheim, Blenheim, March 22. Rtormbird. Wanganui, March 22. Kapuni, Patea, March 22. Patccna. Picton, Nelson, March 22. Maori, Lyttelton, March 22. Wakatu. Kaikoura, Lyttelton, March 22. Kapiti, Wanganui, March 22. Surrey, Timaru, Lyttelton, London, March 22. Manuka, southern ports, Hobart, Melbourne, March 23. Arapawa. Wanganui, March 23. Surrey, Timaru, Lyttelton. March 23. Moeraki, Sydney direct, March 24. Arahura, Picton, Nelson, West Coast, March 25. Rosamond, Picton. Nelson, New Ply. mouth, Onehunga, March 27. Hauroto, Lyttelton, Duncdin, March 28. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. MANUKA, s.s., left Sydney March 18, for Wellington direct. l)uo Wellington March 22. Leaves March 23 for Lyttelton, Duuedin (tranships to Mokoia). MOKOIA, s.s., leaves Duncdin (with transhipments ex Manuka) March 26, lor Mull', Jlobart, and Melbourne. Due Melbourne April 1. MOKRAKI, s.s., left Melbourne March 15, for ilobart, Blulf, Duncdin, Lyttelton, and Wellington. Duo Wellington March 21. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Duo Sydney March 28. VICTORIA, s.s., left Sydney March 15, for Auckland,- GisboniCi Napier, and Wellington. Due Wellington March 24. Leaves same day for Lyttelton and Duncdin. ULIMAROA, s.s., leaves Sydney March 25 for Wellington direct. Duo Wellington March 29. Leaves March 30 for Lyttelton, Duncdin, Bluff, Ilobart, and Melbourne. Due Melbourne April 8. MARAMA, s.s., !eavc3 Melbourne March 22, for. Ilobart, BltiQ', Duncdin, Lyttelton, and Wellington. Duo Wellington March 31. Leaves same day'for Sydney direct. Duo Sydney April 11. .. OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. From London. KAIKOURA (due about March 23). sailed on January 25, via Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) WITAKARUA (due about April 5), sailed on January 30, via Australian ports, Auckland, and Napier. (Tyscr Line, agents.) KIA ORA (due about March 25), sailed on February 11, via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co.. agents.) INDRABARAII (due about April 10), sailed on February 11, via Australia, Auckland, and Napier. (Tyscr Line, agonts.) RUAPEIIU (due about April 3), sailed on February 18, via Cape-Town and Ilobart. (New Zealand Shipping Oo„ agents.) TAINUI (duo about April 18), sailed on March 4, via Cape Town and Ilobart. (Shaw, Snvill, and Albion Co., agents.) I'APAROA (due about May 2), sailed on March 6, via Auckland. (New Zealand Shinning Co., agents.) NIWARU (due about May 17), tailed on March 12, via Australia. Auckland, and Napier. (Tyscr Line, agents.) From Liverpool. KENT (due aboul March 26), sailed on January 16. via. Australian ports and Auckland. (F.-11.-S. Line, agents.) NORFOLK (due about April 9). sailed on February 4, via Cape Town, Ilolnrt, and Auckland. (F.-Tl.-S. Line, agents.) NRHEHAXA (due about Anril 9), sailed on February 18, via Auckland. (Tyscr Line, agents.) MORAYSHIRE (due about May 14), sailed on March 4. via Australian ports and Auckland. (F.-11.-S. Line, agents.) From Montroal. WHAKATANE (due about March 27) sailed on January 21, via Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agonts.l INVERTAY (due about April 29). failed on February 18, via Melbourne and Auckland. (New Zealand Skipping Co., agents.)

From New York. CHANLBY (duo about March 23), Bailed on December 24, via Australian ports and | Auckland- (Tyscr Line, agents.) , . lIAHI'AGUS (due about April 20), sailed on January 7, via Australia, and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.) SWANLEY (due about May 81, sailed on February 10, via. Australia and Auckland, (A. and A. Line, audits.) RIITE3 17, EL (due about May 10). sailed on February 21, \ia. Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Company, agents.) STAR OK AUSTRALIA (due about May 18), sailed on March 8, via, Australia, and Auckland. SAILERS TO ARRIVE. ARIEL, barque, sailed from Liverpool November 18. (Johnston and Co., aßents.) DUNCR AIG, barque, sailed from Liverpool March 10. (Johnston and Co., agents.) BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. SUVA, March 20. Arrived.—Navua, from Auckland, Sailed.—Makura, for Vancouver. SYDNEY, March 20. Sailed.—Pioneer, for Wellington. COASTAL. MONDAY, MARCH 20. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Victoria (1.30 a.m.), from Sydney; Cranley (9.15 a.m.), from Sydney, Haupiri, from Gisborne and East Coast bo-ys. , . „ , Sailed.—'Wimmera (6.15 p.m.), for Sydney; Squall, for Tologa liay and Gisborne, GISBORNE. Arrived— Karamea (8.30 a.m.), from Wellington. NAPIER. Arrived-Ngahero (5 a.m.), from Wellington. Bailed.—Tarawora (9.20 a.m.), for Wellington. NEW PLYMOUTH. 1 Arrived—Earawa (4.30 a.m.), from Onehunga. ' Sailed.—Corinna (12.30 p.m.), for Wellington. PATEA. Sailed—Mana (12.40 p.m.), for Wellington. rioroN. Arrived.—Pateena (4.50 p.m.). from Wellington. Sailed.—Kowhai (5.30 a.m.), for W ellmgton; Kipple (8 a.m.), for Wellington. FAREWELL SPIT. Arawa passed at 11.20 a.m., and signalled "All well." NELSON. Sailed— Nikau (6 p.m.), for Wellington. GREYMOUTH. Arrived.—Kaitangata (2.45 a.m.), from Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Amelia Sims, schooner, from Hawlock. Sailed.—Kairaki, for Grcymouth and Hokitika; Wakatu, for KaiKoura and Wellington; Mararoa (6.15 p.m.), lor Wellington, with 110 passengers; liapiti, for Wellington, Wangauui, and Patea; i'ukaai, for Tiuiaru, Wellington, and Wangauui. BLUFF. Arrived.—Moeraki (6 a.m.), from Hobart. Passengers: Saloon—For Wellington—Misses Roberts, Stogdale, Mesdames Grant, Wright, Messrs. Wells, Stogdale, Hunt, Low, farry; 16 steerage. Sailed— Warrimoo (5.15 p.m.), for Hobart; Moeraki, for Dunedin. MAPOURIKA DELAYED. Instead' of leaving Wellington for Nelson and West Coast ports tnis afternoon, the Jlapourika has been held back until tomorrow. She sails at 4 p.m. CRANLEY AT AUCKLAND. Telegraphic advico received yesterday states that the Tyuor Line's chartered steamer Cranley arrived, at Auckland at 9.15 a.m. from New York, via way ports. The vessel is duo at Wellington about March 27. ' THE WHAKARUA.. Forty days only was occupied by the TyGcr Line's steamer Whakarua on the run from London to Melbourne. Tho vessel, which is en route to Wellington, makes calls at Sydney and Auckland, and is due here about April 7. ■ . ' -Ji EOTOKUA LEAVES LONDON. Cable advice has been . received at Wellington to the effect that tho New Zealand Shipping. Company's It.M.S. Rotorua left London on Saturday for Wellington, via Cape Town and Hobart. The vessel is on her second voyage to New Zealand, and is expected to reach hero on May 1. MANUKA FROM SYDNEY. This week's direct boat from Sydney to Wellington—tho Union Company's Manuka —left the New South Wales port at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The local office of the company are in receipt of advice which states that the vessel lias S6 saloon passengers and 83 steerage for all ports. She should be here early to-morrow mornine. ARAWA IN TnE STREAM. At 8 p.m. yesterday the Shaw, Savin; and Albion Company's R.M.S. Arawa dropped anchor in the stream at Wellington. The vessel, which has arrived ahead of schedule time, left London on February 2, and called at Capo Town and nobart en route. She passed Capo Farewell at 11.20 a.m. yesterday, and reported "All well." She wi'.'i berth at the O.ueen's Wharf, No. 1 south, between 8 and 9 o'clock this morning. EVERTON C-RANGE'S PASSENGERS. Leaving Lyttelton for Avonmouth to-mor-row, the F.-H.-S. Line'a steamer ETerton . Grange is taking tho following passengers; —Misses Jones, Butt, A. Davidson, O'Neil, , Thackary, Mesdames Turner, Purdy and child, A. Davidson. Wylie, Pigeon, Messrs. • E. F. Scllar, Turner, Kinsley, Snell, H. Gordon, W. O'Kinn. Purdy, W. Davidson, Martin, Wylie, Mitchell, Masters Purdy, Davidson (5). North Island passengers who are sailing , by the vessel will proceed to Lyttelton by the Mararoa to-night.

At noon to-day the Union Company s steamer Tarawera will leave Wellington for Duncdin direct. She thus omits the usual call at Lyttelton. This arrangement has been made in order lo cnablo the vessel to be docked at Port Chalmers, and still maintain lier timc-tablo running up the coast next trip. To-morrow tho New Zealand Shipping Company's chartered steamer Durham, now engaged coaling in the stream, will berth at the wharf and commence Home loading. She leaven for London, via Pieton and tho DlutT, at noon on Friday. Arahura, s.s., reached Grcymouth from Wellington, via way ports, nt 10.30 a.m. yesterday. She was scheduled to leavo on tho return trip at 11 p.m. At 5 p.m. this evening tho Union Company's East Coast trader Haupirl is expected to leave Auckland for Wellington, via Limestone Island and the East Coast. She should show up hero about the beginning of next week. This morning the Tyser Line's steamer Muritai is expected to leave Wanganui for Wellington. She comes for Homeward load,ng. and leaves for London on Saturday next. Word has been received by tho Marino Dopnrtme'jt, stating that tho Government training ship Amokura. is exported to leave Auckland for tho Kermadccs on March 28. At daylight on Thursday, tho F.-H.-S. steamer Surrey is expected to clear Wellington for Timaru and Lyttelton en route for Avonmouth. The Union Company's collier Kotuku was time-tabled to leavo Westport at 10 p.m. yesterday witli a full cargo of conl. On arrival she will bunker tho Tyser steamer Muritai. She is due in port to-night. Mr. E. H. Day has signed on as mate on Mr. J. M'Lcan's schooner Clyde. Messrs. Johnston and Co. advise that the Ripple will leave Wellington for Napier and fiisborno (inner harbours) at 5 p.m. this daj-. Mr. W. A. Frnser, lighthouse expert- for the New Zealand Government, returned yesterday from Cape Campbell, where ho has been putting in nil incandescent, lighting apparatus in pine of the old installation.' The Westport Coal Company's collier Regains war. to leave Westport la3t night for Wellington., Messrs. Quereo Bros, insert a number of scalier advertisements in this issue referring lo bargains offering. Mr. Frank Shaw, chemist, notifies in this issue that his annual price list is now ready, and can l>a had on application. 'Messrs. Ilnlselv and Co. nnrl Hie X.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. will hold a slock sale at Levin on Friday, March 21. The stock of stationery, books, pictures, fnncv goods, eto„ in the estate of ,T. AVilkinsani 177 Cuba Strrot, is for sale nt 10s. in the .t~a grand opportunity for a man with small capital. Bedroom bookshelves is tho subject of a specinl announcement in this issue. It is inserted by Messrs. Whiteombe and Touibs, Lambton Quay,

MAIL NOTICES- «. Subject to necessary. alterations, mails will close at tho Chief Tost Office a3 under. , , .. . , , THIS DAY,. TUESDAY,. MARCH .21. Wanganui, New 1 Plymouth, also Manawatu, Kangitikei, and Taranaki districts! per Manawafu train ' (Thorndou Station), 0.30 a.m. '■>'. ■ 1 ■ Wanganui, 'also ManawatU' and Rangitikoi districts, per Jlanawatu train (Thorndon Station), 3 p.m. Wairarapa district, per Wairarapo, tram (Lambton Station), 6.30 a.m. arid. 2.30 p.m. Napier and Hawke's Bay district, per llauawatu train (Thorndon Station), 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. ' ■ ■ ■ Auckland and district, also Now Plymouth and Wauganui, per-, Main. Trunk train (Thorndon.-Station),. 11.15 a.m.. Dunedin, per - Tarawera. ,11.20 a.m.. Westport, per Kainona, 1 p.m. ■> Nelson, per Nilsau, 4.20 p.m. Nelson, Weetport, Reefton, Greymouth. and Hokitika, per Alexander, 4.20 p.m. , Picton and Blenheim, per Oorinna, 7.45 p.m. Southern offices of New Zealand, also Maiden Island,. to. conr.ect. with barciiie I'lcione at Tiinaru, per Mararoa, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 22. Nelson,. Westport, lieefton. Greymouth. Hokitika, per Mapourika, 3.20 p.m. Parcel mail. lor United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, per Corinthic, 5 p.m. Picton, Blenheim, ITavelock, and Nekon, also the bays, to connect with s.s. Elsie at Havelock, per Pat-Sena,, 11.50 a.m. Kaikoura, per Wakatn, 3.20 p.m. Southern offices of New Zealand, also Greymouth, Hokitika, and Keefion, per Maori, 6 p.m. THURSDAY. MARCH 23. United Kingdom nad Continent of Europe via Monte Video, Rio do Janeiro, and TenerilTc (duo London May S), Uor specially addressed correspondence only), per Corinthic, 10 a.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 24.' Ceylon, India, China, Straits Settlements. South Africa, and Continent of Eurotoo and United Kingdom, via lirindisi (due London April 2B), per Moeraki, 3 p.m. Australian States (due' Sydney March 261. per Mooraki, 3.30 p.m.' (Mor.cy orders must be obtained two hours before' the advertised time of ■ closing tho mails.) Mails for Chatham Islands, per Storm, close at Lyttelton," at 1 2 p.m.' ' Mails for tho United Kingdom.and.Continent of Europe,'.via Las Palmas, cloeo at Lyttclton, per Evcrton Grange, on Wednesday, at 12.30 p.ini ' (Correspondence must bo specially addressed.) Mails {Or Maiden Island,, per .barque Plcione, closc at Timaru, Thursday, March 23, at noon. The nest best'.iji«patch for. Continent of Eurone and -United Kingdom ' will be via Brindisi, closing at Wellington, per Moeraki, Friday, March 24, at 3 p.m. The next 'best--dianatch for ■ Canada, Uiited States .of. America. West Indies, will bo via Rarotonga, Tahiti, and San Francisco, closine at Wellington, per Main Trunk train,' TrlHaf." Ailril -7; at .10.30 a.m. All books and sample packets and newspapers for places "within tho Dominion must bo posted half .an! "hour bcfoto.the ordinary letter-mail closes, '■< ■ Unless otherwise specified, registered letters and parcels-post packages must ' l>o handed in and money-orders obtained-ono hour before the ordinary mail closes. All the principal mails by train and steamer closo a,t To Arc- and Courtenay Place Post Offlces "at, the .same hourn as at the Chief Post Office,'with the exception that there is ,uo late-fco clearance. „ •• D. MILLER, . Chief Postmaster, Chief Post-Office, Wellington, March 2J,,,W1.