SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1117, 3 May 1911, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF THE MOON. MAY. Day. lir. m. First quarter li 044 a.m. Full moon u 5 fl) p.m. Last quarter 21 853 li.m. New moon 2U 554 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 11.35 a.m.; sets, 8.19 p.m. HIGH WATER. To-day, 8.10 a.m.; 8.30 p.m. To-morrow, 9.3 a.m.; 9.21 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 6.37 n.ml; Eds, 4.57 p.m. ARRIVALS. TUESDAY, MAY 2. BLEXHEIM, s.s. (1.20 a.m.), 120 tons, Watson, from Mlenhcim. HAKPAGUS, s.s. (2.15 a.m.), 3672 tons, Johnson, from Auckland. I ALEXANDER, s.s. (5.25 a.m.), 377 tons, Vickernian, from Nelson. KAITOA, s.s. (5.35 a.m.), 305 tons, Graham, from Picton. MARAPiOA, s.s. (6.40 a.m.), 2598 tons, Manning, from Lyttclton; 198 passengers. KAIKOURA. s.s. (7.45 a.m.), 6998 tons, M'Kcllar. from Lyttclton. TAEAWEKA. s.s. (9 a.m.). 2CC3 tons, M'Lean, from Auckland. Gisborne, and Nal'ier. Passengers:' Saloon-Misses Grey, Hall, Barnes, Harding, Gardner. Mrs. Gardner, Dr.. MacLaren, Messrs. Morton, Struthcrs, Sommerville, Adjutant Powick, Hart. Bromcll, Sargent, Murphy. Robinson, Kettlewell, Patcrson, Colley, Gardner; 4 S NGATOKO, s.s. (4.40 p.m.), 1137 tons, Christian, from Greymouth. CORINNA. s.s. (5 p.m.), 1271 tons, Cameron, from Onehunpn, and New Plymouth. WAKATU, s.s. (6.35 p.m.), 157 tons, Wills, from Lytt-t'lton and Kaikoura. THURSDAY, MAY 4. PATEENA, s.s. (0.25 a.m.), 1212 tons, Carey, from Nelson and Picton. Passengers; Saloon-Misses Ledger, Hathaway, Bird, Millar, O'Brien, Lucas, Kitching, G-ow, Boundy, Bunny, Sclandcrs, Mules, Hume, Williams, JL'Guirc, Jeffreys, Hobbs, Pue, Wilkins, M'Lellan, Mcsdanics Galbraith, Clanes, Hathaway, Jlammpnd and child, Rutherford, Whelan, M'linde, Bird, Green, French, Harvey, Cameron and. 2 children, Whitehorn, Hooper, Gow, Williams, Bouiidy, Sclandcrs, Melville, Outline, Fielder, Jackson. Neuth, Halchood, Burrcll, Rush, Roberts, Monro, Messrs. Loncdale, Speight, Perniss. .loues, Hill, Angus, lamfav, M'Bride, Palmer, French, Downes, Langford. Ancell. Diament, Evans Constable, Burns, Scarfe, Martin, Melville, Green, Tregear, Lockhart, Corloy, Gill, Rev. Groves, Wells, Rutherford, Jackson, Neiith, Burrcll, Fuller, Morris, Rush and 2 children, Reid. Walsh. Roberts and -2 children, Mears, M'Guire, Hart (2), Hall, Morns, William?, Mauls, Swale. M'Lellan, Kcnner y, Smith; 21 steerage.

DEPARTURES.

TUESDAY, MAY 2. ROSAMOND, s.s. (12.50 p.m.), 721 tons, Ritchie, .for Pieton, Nelson, New Plymouth, and Onehunga. ALEXANDKH, s.s. (5.30 p.m.), 377 tons, Vickerinau, tor Nelson and Jlotueka. TAKAWERA, ' s.s. (6.35 p.m.), 2CC3 tons, ' RIPPLE, e.s. (7.10 p.m.), 370 tons, Carlson, for Napier and Gisboriic. HAIiAKOA, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 2598 tons, Manning, for Lytlelton. Passengers: Saloon— Misses Teacher, Hudson, Mo'K'.araes illller, Mason, Higgins, Polkinghouse, Gilkins, Hunt, Moody, Howard, Thompson, Bough, M'Quarie, Amos, Fogarty, Clcgg, Messrs. Miller, Mason, Caseiherg, Laurence, iIIBBins. Whitmore, Poikiughousc, Scott, Kedwood, Brangst.irt. Lord, Flcmming, Cumming. Hamell, Rough. Lash. M'Kay, Clegg. KAITOA, s.s. (8.15 p.m.), 350 tons, Graham, for Nelson aad West Coast. FOIIERUA, s.s. (9.10 p.m.), 117 a tons, Cameron, for Greymouth. ' M'U'OURIKA. s.s. (midnight), 12C3 tons. Crawford, for Picton, Nelson, Wcstport, and Grevmouth. Passengers-tfaloon: For Picton—Miss Traill, Mrs. Downs, Messrs. Beasley. Pitt, Ryan, Ellison, Hull. Lnmg, Porter, BalHnccer, Nixon, Ames. Beechley, Johnson, Hoonor, Connor, Raunders, Wheeler, Vincent, Henrn, Hills, Lovoday. Hirst, Bceslcy, Wylie. Ormonrl. Delancv. Diek.irds. Tinncy. For Nelson-Miss Halligan, Mecrtames Field. Gorman. Clelland.- Mowatt, Rev. Isitt, Messrs. Gibhins, Taylor, Brnm--well Mow.itt, Taylor, Harrison. Devemsh. fllßllanrt, Flnnnagin, Isroo!. Forrar, and Gall For We?'port—Miss Heficrman. Mesrfamos Williams (2). Coin. Messrs. Brown, Harrington, Cockr.nr.e, Holder. For Grey-mouth-Misses Bntl»r, Nrniecknudd. Mesrfnme« InWstil nnd Tay'.or. Messrs. Sinclair, Tngistil, Ziman. Bnnk. B.ild, Whcatlcy. Hholerton, Kahn, Fergusson,, Quinn, and Hcaley. v ■■< ■ EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Aorere, Patea, May 3. ' Opawa, Hlenheim, May 3. Manaroa, Jlotueka, May 3. Huia, Wanganui, May 3. Kapuni, Patca. May 3. Kapiti, Wanganui, May 3. Mana, Patea, May 3. Maori, Lyttelton, May 3. Arahura, Vv'est Coast, Nelson, Picton, May 3. ..'. . . .... Ulimaroa, Sydney direct, May 3. Wavcrlcy, Blacliball, May 3. Ko'romiko, Westport, May 3. Queen of the South, Foxton, May 4. Blenheim, Blenheim, May 4. Alexander, Nelson. Motueka, May 4. Mararoa, Lyttelton, May 4. Monowai, Auckland. Gisborne, Napier. May A. Kahu, Akitio, May L Pap.iroa, Londou, via Auckland, May 4. Haupiri, Auckland, East Coast, Picton, May 4. liriez Izel, Now York, via Auckland, liny 5. Moana, Melbourne, via southern ports, llay 5. • ■ Yfairau, Karamea, May 5. Invertny, Montreal, via Auckland, May 5. Waimea, Napier, May 5. Kiripaka, Patca, May 5. Sydney, via northern ports, May 5. ' Kikau, Nelson, May 6. Eos.imond, Onchunga, New Plymouth, May 7. Mapourika, West Const. Nelson, May 7. Tnrawera. Dunedin. Lyttelton, May 7. Flora, southern ports. May 7. Norfolk. Wansanui. May 7. Hippie. Gislnrre. Pictm. Mny 8. Hauroto, Auckland, Gisborne, Napier. IMy 9. iKiq. Ora, Pictnn May 9. Hinemoa, northern lijhthounes, May 9. .PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Stormbird, Wanganui, May 3. Komata, Wwtport, May 3. Opawa, Waitara, May 3. Whaliarna, London, May 3. Corinna, southern ports, via Picton, May 3. AoTore, Patea, May 3. Opawa, Blenheim, May 3. Manaroa, Motueka, May 3, Kapiti, Wauganui, May 3. Mana, Patea, May 3. Patccna. Picton, Nelson. May 3. Maori, Lyttelton, May 3. Kamona, Greymouth, May 3. Maitai. San Francisco, via way ports. May 3. Wakatu, Kaikoura. Lyttolton, May 3. Kailioura. London, May i. Tavinni, Groymouth, Lyttelton, May 3. Harpagus, Lyttelton, May 4. Waverley,' Nelson, West Coast, May 4. Queen of the South, Foxton, llay 4. Blenheim, Blenheim, May 4. Huia, Wanganui. May 4. ■ Kapuni. Patea. May 4. Alexander, Nelson, Motueka, May 4. Mararoa, Lyttelton, May 4. Monowai, Lyttelton. Dunedin,'May 4. Arahura, Picton, May 4. Ulimaroa. Melbourne, via southern ports. May 4. Rotorua. Lyttelton. Timnru. May 4. Moana, Sydney direct. May 5. Wimmcra, Lyttelton. Dunedin, May 5. Kiripaka, Patea, May 5. Waimea. Nelson, West Coast. May 5. Nikau, Nelson, Mohicka. May 6. Arahura, Picton, Nelson, West Coast, May 6. P.osamnnd. Picton. Nelson, New Plymouth, Onehnnga. May 8. Tarawera, Napier, Gisborne, Auckland, May 8. Flora, Nelson, Westport, Greymouth, Mav 8. Hauroto. Lyttelton, Dunedin, May 9. Mapourika, Nelson. West Coast, May 9. Ripple, Napier, Gisborue, May 9. INTERCOLONIAL. SERVICE. • MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. ' MOANA. s.s., left Melbourne April 26. ' for Hohart, BlufT. Dunedin. Lyttelton, and Wellington. Duo Wellington May 5. Leaves ; same day for Sydney. Due Sydney May 9. ULIMAROA. s.s.. left Sydney April 29, for Wellington direct. Duo Wellington Way 3. Loaves May 4 for Lyttelton, Dunedin. r.luff. Hobart, and Melbourne. Duo Melbourne May 13. WIMMEKA. s.s.. left Sydney April 26 for Auckland. GUliornc. Nnpier. nnd Wellington. Duo Wellington May 5. Leaves same dn.v fnr I.vttcltoii nnd iJuncdin. WARRTMOO. s.s., leaves Melbourne. Miv 3. for Hobart. Bluff. Dunedin. Lytlelton nnd Wcllir.Rton. Dti« WolliiiEton May 12. Leaves same d.iy for Sydney direct. Due Sydney, May 16. OVERSEA SHIPPIHC. STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. From London. PAPAROA (due to-day). failed on March 6. vli Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.)

NIWAKU (due about May 19). sailed on March 18, via Australia, Auckland, and Napiur. iTyscr Line?, agents.) STAR OP CA.YAIJA (due about Hay 26), failed on .March 22, via, Australia, Auckland, mill N:ipivr. (Tyscr l<inc, auciUs) lONIC (due about. .May 15), failed on Jlsuvli JO, via C:\]k Town and lloljait. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., agents.) I'AKCIIA (clue about May 22), Bailed on April 8, via Auckland. ISliaw, Savill and Albion Co.. agents.) STAJI OF SCOTLAND (line about Juno !2), sailed on April S, via Australia. Auckland, and Napier. (Tycr Line, auenlp.) TUI'.AKINA (duo about May 301 sailed on April 15, via Cape Town and Hobart. (New Zealand Shippiiiß Co.. agent:?.) MATATUA (due about Juno 8), Failed on April 14. via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., agents.) From Liverpool, MOIUYRHIKE (due about. May 22), Eailed on March 4, via Australian ports and Auckland. (F.-11.-S. Liue, agents.) DELPHIC (due about May 10), sailed on March 10, via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co.. agents.) DKAYTON UHANGE (due about, May 221, sailed on April 1. via Cape Town. (F.-11.-S. Line, agents.) From Montreal. IKVERTAT (due about Hay 5), sailed on February 18, via Melbourne and Auckland. (New Zpaland Shipping Co., agents.) WAKANUI (due about June 5), sailed on March 26, via Australia and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) ASCOT (due about July 26), sailed on April 23, via, Australia, and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From Mew Yorli. SWANL-EY (due about May 22), eailed on February 10, via, Australia, and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.) EIUKZ IZEL (due about May 5), sailed on February 21, via Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Company, agents.) STAR OF AUSTRALIA (due about May 18), sailed on March 8, via Australia and Auckland. PABTHENIA (due about Juno 17), sailed on March 29, via, Australia and Auckland. (Dalgcty and Co., agents.) . MIMIKO (due about July 10), sailed on April 18, via Australia and Auckland, (A. and A. Line,' agents.) From Calcutta. WAITEMATA (due about May 16), eailed on April l f J, via Singapore, Java, and Auckland. (U.S.S. Co., agents.) SAILER TO AREIVE. DUNCRAIG, barque, sailed from Liverpool March 10. (Johnston and Co., agents.) BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. LONDON, May 2. Arrived.—Rimut.il:a, from Wellington; Waiwera, from Oamaru. Sailed.—Athcnic, for Lyttelton. SYDNEY, May 2. Arrived.—Jlooraki (9.30 a.m.), from Wellington. FREMAXTLE, May 2, Arrived.—Ophir, from London, via Suez. COASTAL, TUESDAY, MAY 2. AUCKLAND. Sailed.—Paparoa, for Wellington; Wimmera, for south. ONEJIUNGA. Arrived.—Earawa (9.30 a.m.), from New Plymouth. NAPIER. Arrived.—llauroto (11.45 a.m.), from Wellington. NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived—Kini (3.45 a.m.), from West-port; Koonya, (12.15 p.m.), from Wellington. I'ATKA. Arrived.—Aorerc (10.20 a.m.), and liana (10.30 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Aorere '.1 p.m.), for Wellington. To sail.-Mana (midnight), for Wellington. WANGANUI Arrived.—Hula (9 a.m.), Kiripaka, (9 a.m.), and Storm (9.35 a.m.), from Wellington. FOXTON. Arrived—Queen of the South (11.30 a.m.), from Wellington. PICTON, Arrived.—Rosamond.(7,<lo p.m.), from Wellington. . , To sail.—Pateena (8.15 p.m.), for Wellington. - .."■■■. ■■.'.. BLENHEIM. Arrived.—Opawa (5. a.m.), from Wellington. To sail.-Opawa (7 p.m.). for Wellington. MOTUEKA. ' Arrived.—Manaroa (11.45 a.m.), from Wellington. _.„ , , ~ . To sail.—Jlanaroa (9 p.m.), .for,' Wellington. GREYMOUTH. ■ " Sailed—Ennerdale (0.25 a.m.), for Melbourne. '" LYTTELTON. '"■ Arrived.—Maori (6!55 a.m.), from Wellington. TIMARU. Sailed.—Arapawa (7.30 p.m.), for Wellington. . - , DUNEDIN. Arrived.-Kia Ora, from Bluff; Moana, from Melbourne, via Ifobart. Sailed.-Kota.re, for Waikawa. Sailed— Jlonowai, for Auckland,.,via, way ports. Passengers for Lyttelton: Mi3SC3 Spencer,- Durko (2), Wallace, Mrs. Keys, Messrs'. M'Farlane and son, Mair,' Guthrie. For Wellington—Misses Hills, James, Dalziel (2), Black, Taylor, Paine. M'Fadyen, Mesdames Warner, Jones (2), Dalzicl, Taylor and family (4), Ilislop, Richardson, Thompson, Nisbet, Blackie. Messrs. Simmons, Warner, Nisbet, Martin, Crust, Sir Jas. Mills, Dr. Miller. For Napier-Miss Miller, Mr. Smith. For Gisbornc-Mrs. Traill and child, Mr. M'Laren. For Auckland—Misses Ch.ipin.in (2). Crust, Michael, Perrott, Callendar. Blair, Mcndamer. Johnson. Steel. Crust, Wallpr. JTnslctt, Spencer, Phillips, ITenderson nnd child, Blair, Johnson, Messrs. Steel,' Mitchell. ULIMAROA'S AEROGRAM. A wireless message received from theUlimaroa ctate3 that the vcesol will arrivo in the stream at Wellington at 8 p.m. today. She is coming from "Sydney. After being granted pratiouo she will berth at the Queen's Wliarl No. 1 south. ATIIENIC LEAVES 1IO3». Information received from Home by the local accnts of the Shaw, Savill, and \l- - Company is to the effect.that R.M*S. Athenic left Plymouth on Saturday last for Cape Town, IToh.nrt, nnd Wellington She-is duo here on June 13. THE DAMAGED AOTEA. Information received by the Tokomaru, which arrived at Dunedin on Sunday, from London direct, states-that the AotcV is still at Cape Town in a patched-up condition, the pumps being in constant use to keep her a3oat. She was lying at the wharf when the Tokomaru left, and it wa3 not then known what was to be done with her. THE STAR OF CANADA. Tho local agents of the Tyser Lino (Messrs. Bannatyne and Co.) have ben advised that the Star of Scotland arrived , at Melbourne, from London on Monday after a good run of 38 day 3. Before coniing on to Wellington the vessel calls at Sydney and Auckland, and is due hero about May 22. NEW STEAMER KANNA. The Union Company's new cargo steamer Kanna is to leave Home about the beginning of June for Newcastle, via South African ports. ' After arrival at Newcastle she will take up the running between ports on the north-west coast of Tasmania and Sydney, MOItAYSHIEE LEAVES SYDNEY. In continuation of her voyago from Liverpool to Wellington, via way ports, tho F.-H.-S. Line's steamer left Sydney on Monday for Auckland. She should show up at Wellington about May 14. Upon completion of discharge here, she proceeds to Lyttelton and Dunedin. LEAVING BY THE KAIKOURA. To-day tho New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Kaikoura will leave Wellington for London. She takes the following passengers—First saloon: Misses Marceil. A. Thorp. M. J., G. T., and F. E. dimming, 31. L., E. L., and C. Patridge, Mcedames Thorp, Culling. Patridge, M. A. Palridcc sen., Overton-Jones, Simmonds, Captain J. A. Marceil, Messrs. It. Thorp, T. S. Culling. H. H. Patridge. H. Overton--Jonea. Masters K. W. Thorp, T. G. Culling. The Kaikoura will fail from the stream, and passengers will be conveyed aboard by a harbour steamer. HARPAGUS ARRIVES FROM NEW YORK. From New York, via way ports, the A. and A. Line's chartered steamer Jlarpacun arrived at Wellington yesterday. The vessel is owned by Messrs. J. and C. Harrison, of London, and in quite a new ship, having been built la;,t year at West Hartlepool. She is on her first visit to this part of the world. The narpafius left New York on January 23, and her voyaso was uneventful, Hue weather gonerallv being experienced throughout. Upon completion of discharge here, the vcsrcl leaves at noon t.i-morrow for Lyttelton and Dunedin to complete. Captain Johnson is in comnriud, and (he following oDicnrs are associated with him:— Chief ollicer. Mr. W. Farnnluir.wn: second, Mr. .1. S. Porter; third, Jlr. 15. Johnston. Mr J. WilkinSon is chief engineer, Mr. F. V. Smurthwaite second. Mr. P. S. Webster third, and Mr. R. W. Byrno fourth, while the chief steward is Mr. J. MelroßO.

MAITAI KOU SAN I'IIANCISCO. At 3 p.m. la.day Ii.JI.S. Jlaitai will leave her liei-ih at the ('noon's Wharf, and Fail for San I-'raiK'isra. via way poll*. She takes Ihe following ii:is*e\ißcrs;-l\>r San l'raiiciscn: Firpt Saloon-JK"-damos Birch, Hall, I'cacjek. J. 11. Mm-;-. HaiiTiie and 3 sour, Jlewr.--. Lemon. Nets ,ii-lloli:.an. John Diithic, Birili. Hal!. J. Chapman. Pitman. .Second saloon -Miss Hlylli. Mcfcl.i incs Ilallam, Ciroor, Fairfield, Sam'.'-r. K. Gruer, Father Oiiinn, Elders Laniont, Witnoy, Messrs. llallam, llrojr. llahn. T. James, V. O. Thompson. A. 1,. Cnik, Wellwood, and Dristßs. Third-elass-Jlrs. Lciteh, Messrs. A. F. I!o1iin:-3ii. •). 11. Norton, Itad'ord, S. Wilson, O'Donnell, lltt, Kilwaril?, Grocr, Sapetlis '2), T. Hurt. For ll.nr.itonga: First f:iloon-Mif--os Hnrriscm, William:--. White, Mcdnmes W. B. O'Kciliy. Morrison, White and boy. Second bu!o':>ii-J!ev. and Mrp. Wnlker ant'. J children. For Papeete: First t-aboii-Jlr. Phillip:.. 1 Up to the present her rareo consiFts of ' ICCO cases of onions. She is due at the 1 American port on May 26. TAVIUNI RECOMMISSIONED. \ After having been at anchor in Port Nicholson for several months, the Union Company's steamer Taviuni w; brought alongside tho Taranaki Street Wharf yesterday to bo recommis.-rioned. At tho i present time tho following constitute the • ship's officer?:—Captain Beiirhton (lato Kamona); chief officer, Mr. W. O. Webb 1 (late Kamona); second officer, C. H. Stevens • (late Ilolmdalc): third officer ,Mr. W. F. Suckling (late Knmona). The chief eugi--1 ncer is Mr. W. O. Gibfon (late Aornngi); : second, Mr. J. Rutherford (late Maitni); and third. Mr. D. M'Alpine ('.ate Aorangi). When the firemen came to sign on they found that the vessel was to carry throe I firemen only, and in consequence nobody . sought employment in the stokehold. Mr. Young, secretary of the Seamen's Union. [ states that previously the vessel carried i six firemen. It- was 'intended to difpatnh the Taviuni for Grcytnouth and Lj-tteUmi ' at daybreak to-dav, but no doubt she will 1 not gat away until later. Arriving at Westport from Gr'eymouth nt 9 a.m. yesterday, the Arahura continued 1 her passago to Wellington, via Nelron and . Picton, at 1 p.m. She is due in port tonight. . . Captain J. S. Maclio is still in command I of the Shaw-Savill steamer Tokomaru, anil has with him the following officers:-Chief, Mr. H. Roberts; second, Mr. F. Kidman; third, Mr. E. W. Agnoa: fourth, Mr. W. G. Hastie (ex Aotea). Mr. F. Harvey is in charge of the engineering department, hin • assistants beiiiL' Mr. C. llidu'cwny, second ) engineer (e.v. Aotra); third, Mr. J. Dae (ex Aotea); fourth, Mr. E. Norris: fifth. Mr. J. Esplin (ex Aotea); chief refrigerating oneinesr, Mr. W. Stewart.; second. Mr. R. Howat (ex Kia. Ora). Mr. V. Scudd is ehiei steward. The vessel arrived at Dunedin on ; Sunday last from London. CanUin Stringer, nsist.int superintendent of Mercantile' Marine at. Wellington, resumed duty yesterday, after having been . absent on holiday. Tt is hoped to dispatch the Tyser liner Whakarua, from Wellington for London, at 10 a.m. to-day. Dr. Bowe his signed on the Kaikoura as surgeon for the run nome. Mr. A. Coade has joined the Koonya in the position of chief engineer. A Press Association message received ' fromGoode Island yesterday, states that the Union Company's steamer Waitcmata passed. She is bound from Calcutta to r Auckland. Mr. E. Broughton, purser of the Mararoa, left the vessel at Wellington yester- - day. It i« understood that he is about to study for another branch of seafaring life. ; Mr. A. Smith joined the Mararoa a« third engineer yesterday. At midnight lost night the Union Corn- \, pany's steamer Haupiri was to havo left Gisbomo for Picton and Wellington. The turret steamer Koromiko left Wost- •-. port last night with coal for Wellington. To-morrow morning the. tug Terawhiti will be placed on the Patent Slip for oyer- ' haul. She will bn followed by the Himitangi. The Shaw, Savill. and Albion Fteamer • Karamea, duo at London about May 11 from Auckland ,wi'l on discharge proceed to Montreal, where she, will load under the auspices of the New Zealand Shipping Co. for Australian and New Zealand porta. She is expected to leavp Montreal about ' Juno 15, and is duo at 'Auckland about August 27, ■■-.■■ Mr. English, late of the Kamona, is to join the Kotulni as third officer. From Wallaroo Iho Kaitangata proceeds to Hobart. where she completes loading for Dunedin, Timaru, Lyttelton, and Wellington. » . .; ~.- - -;- ;. Owing to a ' delay v in' the south, tho Shaw-Savill steamer Kia Ora will not arrive at Wellington until May 9, instead of on May 5 as originally slated. ■ 'It is expected that tho Government steamer Hinenioa will have completed her visit • of inspection to northern lighthouses towards the end of this week or beginning of next. At present at Timaru, the F.-H.-S. steamer Norfolk leaven for Wanganui to-night. She is duo heie from tho latter port on , Sunday, and sails finally for Avonmouth from Lyltolton about May 15. Advice received from Auckland by the local agents of tho New Zealand.Shipping Company sta'e.i that their chartered stca- ' mer Invortay will not arrivo at Wellington ; before Friday bow. , At 0.25 a.m. yesterday the Maoriland ■ Steamship Company's steamer Enncrdalo , cleared Greymouth for. Melbourne. She • takes a timber cargo. On Friday the Anchor Line's steamer ' Waimoa arrives in port from Napier. She • leaver, the same day for Nelson and West Coast ports.