SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1178, 13 July 1911, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF THE MOON. JULY. Day. h. m. First quarter 3 850 p.m. Full moon 12 023 a.m. Last quarter 10 5 1 p.m. New moon 26 742 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 5.50 p.m.; Eets, 9.33 p.m. Friday. HIGH WATER. To-day. 5.42 a.m.; 5.55 p.m. To-morrow, 6.20 a.m.; 5.j8 p.m. . SUN. ' Sun rises to-day, 7.14 a.m.; Eets, 4.43 p.m. ARRIVALS. WEDNESDAY, JI'LY 12. HUIA, s.s. (4.50 a.ia.), 127 tons, Burt, from Wanganui. luiiOiu, b.H. voXo a.m.), lons, Aldwcll, from Lyiteium. i'asMUgers: satoyn-Jiisfcw iiuiur, liapiey, iviuer, 'iroiove uixun, wlidcDLOod, iNorns, uhaaioeri;u-u» iuioct, I'arata, Meyer, UJt'ftiiiil, uiuuc3 Gillies', ui'iiiiett, Loriaicr, hellie, Turrey. Hamuli, Dixon, Jolly. Ton, Coalman, J'oiwnl, lion. Jeiue, in\ J'ivaus, Jiajor hnoz, l)iui, Sutolitre, Tombs, Uliisnall. Atkinson, JJumop, Gillies, Speiice, Haywood. Kobertson, Jd'Doueali, Bennett, iiastall. CanJOer* .ton, iiamiiton, Hislop, I'oole, Lou« don, Pole, Lctliaby, Anderson, liisliop, Uutts, TisaalJ, JilorJey, Kdwards. Marshall, JoUy, Dison. Woodward, Culpart, Norns, Muudy, Payntsr, liny, iVLellan, Kibbiewhitc, Kene, Pollard, Duff ; Bristol, Tiiouison, Adams, Hamlin, Wrigiit, uell, Jones, Gresiaam, King, Wilkins, \\ hyteParsons, Cato, Alaunthel; 67 steerage. NGATOBO, s.s, (6,50 a.m.), 113/ tons, Christian, from Greymouth. MANA, s.e. (6.50 a.m.), 134 tons, Dixon, from Patea. ULIMAHOA,' s.s. (10.20 a.m.), 6777 Urns, Wyllie, from Sydney. Passenpers: oon —Misses Anderson, Brebner, Barton, Blackwell, Douglas, Drewette. Dickson, Harrison, Little, Mulholland, Rickctts, Rei-i, TunneelifTe, Tarrington, Sister of the Sacred ileart, Mesdames Grunson and family, Clarke and family, Blair, Duff, Delarale, Faulkner and son, Gilbert, Little, Moss, Pratt, Pears and child, Rutherford, Spear, Watts, Anderson, Clarke, Clifford, Dickson, Drewette, Elliott, Hord, Marshall, Poulton and child, Roach, Scott, Rev. Mr. Grunson, Hon. W. Pitt, M.L.C., Rev. Father Fannin*?, Messrs. Ashbolt, Bannister, Blanch, Bell, Brosnan, Beecroft, Catell, Castles, Curtayne, Douglas, Evans, Faire, Grape (2\ House, Headdey, Hort-on, Kino, Kennedy, Little, Luscombe, Munzenthalcr, Mansell, Miller, Marshall, Molloy, Manson. M'Mahon, Norrio (2), M'Kercher (2), Onglcy, Parr, Potter, Pollard, Quinlan, Rutherford, Ross, Redmond, Ronnie, Ryan, Roach, Robertson, Silberff, Sutton, Scott, Thomson, Tait, Wishart. Van Staveren, Blair, Clarke, Duff, I Ddarale, Faulkner, Gilbert,. Little, Mesa, j Pratt, Pears, Spear, Rutherford, Watts;! 50 steerapre. POIIERUA. s.s. (11.20 a.m.), 1175 tons, Ritchie, from Greymouth. KAITTI, s.s. (noon), 242 tons, Sawyers, from Wanganui. MANAROA, s.s. {1 p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, from Motueka. PATEENA. s.s. (9.45 p.m.), 1212 tons, Lambert, from West Coast, Nelson, and Picton. Passengers: Saloon—MissC3 Skellern, Fay and infant, Quinn, Jones, Quinn, M'lnto&h, Woolle.v and 4 children, M'Namara, M'Nab, Orr, O'Loiifrhlin, Booth, Adams, Ncwth, Conway. GouHer, Hoult, Rollenson, Marner, North, Draper, Mesdames Meek, Aitken, Stocks, Spear, Andrew. Wood, Shore nnd infant. Buttle, Lake, Gibbins, Bageett, Fay and infant. North Messrs. Lyons, M'Levie, Farrell, Fallon, O'Brien, Meek, Stapleton, Marten, Mast, Flynn, Quinn, Ilannan, Gower, Griffen, Jaochim, Steele, Penman, Brooks. Coull, Barr. Mannors, M'Chirc, Walker, Woolley, M'Nab, Antico, Woodhonsp, Trerabath. Alwood, Gunn. Hawkes. Rcid, Jifobs, Robins, Wilkinson. Buttie. Trower, Lncas. Todd, Fnllovf»r, Binstead, Brijrht. TTealy, Gleucon, Darnell, Redwood. Troup. Thomas. J. H. Touns:, Tn?lis. Gibhin?. Ba«p-ntt. Sowmnn, North. Mitchell. Wintriuphnm. BLENHKnr. p.p. m.5? p.m.), 120 tons, Watson, from Blenheim. .... • THURSDAY, JULY '.13.\ ICINr; s.s. (0.15 a.m.), 1122 tons, Watson, from Westport. OPAWA, s.s. (1 a.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, from Blenheim. DEPARTURES. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12. TE ANAU. s.s. {1.50 p.m.), 1652 tons, Carey, for Picton ami Nelson. Passengers: Saloon—For Picton—Misizcs - y.cre.QC,. Ball, Smith, White (21, Pickering, . Gn'rd, Mesdames Jlauffhly, Todd, O'Connor, 3le..*?rs, Ifaughley. Stuart. Todd, Gray, Kintr, Jones, Howard, Baird, White. For Nelson—Missca Burnett, Harkncs?, Jlckerin, Mrs.- iJekorin, Messrs. Hekerin, Duff, Pcatson. Cobridgc, Atkinson. Darrnh, Anderson, Horn, Dun- 1 can, Archer, Lynch, Kinniburch, and W. i Tiller. ASCOT, s.s. (4.10 p.m.), 4324 tons, Booth, ! for Lyttftlton and Dunedin. , KAIPARA, s.s. {5.20 p.m.). 7392 tons, ! Cornwall, for Nelson. MANAROA, s.s. (6 p.m.), 122 ton?, Hart, for Motueka, ! MAORI. b,p. (8.5 a.m.), 3399 tons. Aldwoll. for Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon—Misrcs Kinp. Bruce, Alexander. Pcrtrcm. J[cs-1 dnmes Stead (2). Shaw and tuirse, Pfacock, I Wohlman. Tcwsley, Frost, Tackier'. Mcrpts. Peacock, Scott.' Anderson. Jackson. Miller, Tennant. Pickering, M'Pherson. Burnett, | Turnbull, Urcn. Arlow, Gilbert. Do la Yale, Ronpn. Lewis. De In -YMe. Anderson. KAITANGATA. r.r._ (8.0 p.m.), 1093 tons, I Burton, for-Lyttelton. 1 KAPITI, s.s. (9.50 p.m.), 242 tons, Sawyers, for WaneinuL i WANAKA, s.s. (11.35 p.m.), 2442 tons, Todd, j for Ticton.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS, Fcho, Lyttelton, July 13. Kaiapoi. Wcstport, July 13. Aorere., Patea., July 13. Moa, Wanganui, July 13. Kiripaka. Patea. July 13. Nikau, Nelson, Motueka, July 13. Mararoa, Lytteltou, July 13. Moltoia. .southern ports, July 13. Wavcrley, Foxton. July 13. Hauroto. Westport, July 13. , Hinemoa., Cook Strait. July 13. Te Anau, Nelson. Picton. July 13. Matatna. Port Chalmers, July 14. Queen of the South. Foxton, July 14. Manaroa, Motueka, July 14. Tainui, Mokau. Foxton. July 14. Kapiti, Wanganui. July 14. Maori, Lyttelton, July 14. Moana, Melbourne, via south, Julr 14. Victoria. Sydney, northern ports. July 14. Mimiro, Now York, via- Auckland, July 14. Storm, Lyttclton, Jnly 14; Pet-one. Lyttelton, July 14. Wakatu.- Lyttelt-on, Kailcoura, July 14. Mapourika, West Coast, Nelson, July 16. Arapawa, Lyttalton, July 16. Tarawera, Duncdin, Lyttelton, July 16. Hippie, Napier, Gisbornc. July 16. Rosamohd, Onehunga, ' New Plymouth, July 16. Flora,- southern ports, July 16. Monowai, northern ports, July 18.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Kahu, East Coast, July 13. Mana, Patea. July 13. Koinati, Westport, July 13. lluia, Wanganui, July 13. Otaki. Auckland, London, July 13. Aorerc, Patea, July 15. Opawa, Blenheim, July 13. Queen of the South, Foxton. July 13. Blenheim, Blenheim, July 13. Kiripaka, Wanganui. July 13. Nikau, Nelson. Motueka, July 13. Mararoa, Lyttelton, July 13. Mokoia, northern ports, July 13. Waverley, Nelson, Wcet. Coast. July 13. Ulimaroa, Melbourne, via southern ports, July 13. Fateena, Onehunga direct. July 13. Poherua, Greymouth, July 14. Queen of the South, Foxton, Jnly 14.- . Tainui, Waitara, July 14. Moa, Wanganui, July 14. Te Anau, Picton, Nelson! July 14. Maori, Lyttelton, July 14. Victoria, Lyttelton, Dunedin, July 14. Moana, Sydney direct, July 14. Storm, Wanganui, July- 14. Petone, Napier, Gisborne, July 14. Stormbird, Wanganui. July 14. Arahara, Picton, Nelson, West Coast, July 15. Corinthic, Lyttelton, July 15 Wakatu. Kaikourn. Lyttelton. July 15. Nairnshire, Lyttelton, July 15. Tarawera, northern pons, July 15. Manaroa, Motueka, July 17. Flora. West-port. Greymouth. July 17. Rosamond, Picton, Nelson, New Plymouth, Onehunga, July 17. Monowai, Lyttelton, Dunedin, July 13. Mapourika. Nelson, West Coast, July 18. llipple, Napier. Gisborne, July 10. Jlimitangi, Chathams, via Lyttelton July 18.

INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE,

JiOVEJIENTS OF STEAMERS. MOANA. e.s.. left Melbourne July' 5, for Hobiirt, southern porls, and Wellington. Due Welliiißtnn July M. Leaves same tiny for Sydney direct. Due Sydney July 18. VICTORIA. left Sydney July 5 for Auckland. (iisliornc. Napier, and Wellington. Duo "Wellington July l'l. Leaves cime day for Dunedin. WAliltdOO. ?.s.. left Melbourne July 12, for Hobart. southern .ports, and Wellington- Due Wellington July 21. Leaves fame day for Sydney direct. Duo Sydney July 25. JIOERAKI. f.f.. leaver, Sydney July 15. for Wellington direct. Due Wellincton July 19. Lo.ives July M, for eouthsrn ports, Hobut, and llelboume. Due Helbourne July 29,

OVERSEA SHIPPING. STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. From London. STAK OF IXMA fdtie alio;:!- July 20, failed from London May 13, via- Aur;,-alin, Auckland, and Napier. (Tyscr Line, agents.) MUHITAT (due about August 12), sailed on May 31, via Australia, Auckland, and Napior. (Tyscr Line, agents.) V/AfWEItA (due about August fi). sailed on June 3, via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co.. agents.) HUAHINE (due about, July 24). sailed on June IP, via Capo Town and Hobart. (New Zealand Shippinc Co., agents.) JKDKALKSIA (due about August 281, sailed on June 15, via. Australia, Auckland, and Napier. (Tyser Line, agents.) ATIAWA (due about August 7), sailed on Juno 23, via. Cape Town and Hobart. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., agents.l RHAPEHU (due about Aueust, 22% sailed on July 6, via Plymouth, Marseilles, Suez Canal, Colombo, and Hobart. (New Zealand Shipping Co.. agents.) WHAKAI'IJA 'due about September T), 6,iiled_on July 6, via Australia. Auckland, and Napier. (Tyser Line, agents.) From Liverpool. SESSEX (due about July 30). failed on May 27, via. Auckland. (F.-H.-S. Line, agents.) SURREY (due about August 30), sailed on June 24, via- Cape Town, Ilobart, Auckland, and Napier. (F.-H.-S. Line, agents.) From Montreal, WAIMATE (due about July 24), sailed on June 5. via- Australia and Auckland. (Now Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) , From New York. MIMIP.O (due about July 14), sailed on April 18, via Australia and Auckland. (A. and A. Lino, agents.) - DEN OF GLAMIS (duo about August 11), sailed on May 16, via Australia and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.) lIYNDI'ORD (due about July 75). sailed on May 20, via Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.) ANGLO-PATAGONIAN (due about Aueust 29), sailed on June 2, via Australia and Auckland. (Da'gety and Co., agents.) CAPE ORTEGAL (due about September 13), sailed on June 17, via Australia and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) From San Francisco. AORANGI (due about July 20). sailed on June 28, via Papeete and Rarotonga. (U.S.S. Co., agents.) SAILERS TO ARRIVE. AUSTRALIA, Italian ship, sailed from Marseilles April 8. (Briscoe and Co.. agents.) HELEN DENNY, barque, sailed from Newcastle, on July 8. BY TELEGRAPH. . OVERSEA. SYDNEY, July 12. . Arrived.—Wairuna, from New Zealand. Sailed.—Maheno (2 p.m.), for Auckland. FREJJANTLE, July 12. Arrived.—Orvieto, from London. MELBOURNE, July 12. Sailed—Warrimoo, for Blyff, via Hobart. COASTAL. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12. AUCKLAND. Arrived—Kurow (9.20 a.m.), from Fiji; At.ua (12.15 p.m.), from Friendly Islands; Star of India (5 p.m.), from Sydney. Sailed.—Mimiro '1.40 p.m.), for Wellington; Squall, for Tolaga Bay and Gisborne. Sailed—Strathardle, for Sydney. • ONEHUNGA. Sailed—Rarawa, for New Plymouth. Passengers: Saloon—Miss Ewenson, Messrs. Stevenson, Jowdy, Alexander, Hawes, Hesketh, Shepherd. M'Callum. Clark. NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived.—Koonya (11 a.m.). from Wellington. WANGANUI. Arrived.—Moa (8.30 a.m.), from Wellington. I'ATEA. . Arrived.—Kiripaka. (8.45 a.m.), from . Wellington, via Wanganui; Aorore .(9 a.m.), from Wellington. PIOTON. Arrived— Haupiri (2 a.m.), from Wellington; To Anau (5.10 p.m.), from Wellington. BLENHEIM. Arrived.—Blenheim (7.45 a.m.), and Opawa (8 a.m.), from Wellington. NELSON. Arrived.—Maponrika (5.10 a.m.) and Nikan (5.30 a.m.), from Wellington; Rosamond (12.30 p.m.), from Wellington and Picton, FAREWELL SPIT. ' Kini passed for Wellington at 11 a.m. WE3TPOUT. Arrived—Alexander (1.30 a.m.), from Wellington; Hauroto (11 a.m.), front Wellington. KAIKOURA. Arrived.—Wakatu (6 a.m.), from Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.-Mararoa (9.20 a.m.) and Tongariro (9.45 a.m.). from Wellington; Tarawora (12.20 p.m.), from Wellington; Wakatu, from Wellington, via Kaikoura. Hailed.—Brisbane, for Mercury Bay; Cygnet. for Kaikoura: Kiltawa, for Greymouth. Sailed.—Mararna (6.25 p.m.), for Wellington. with 130 passengers. Tarawora, for Dunedin. Sailed—Mokoia, for Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland. Passengers: Saloon—For Wellington—Miss M.'Laron, Mesdames Horne and Morton. Mr. Morton. For Napier-Mr. and Mrs. Butler. 'For Gisborne—Miss Lander, Mrs. K. Shepherd. For Auckland— Misses Jallinan. Copeland. Mrs. M'Laren, Bishop Grimes. Rev. Dr. Kennedy. . DUNEDIN. , Sailed.—Moana, for Sydney, via. Cook Strait, rassenuers: Saloon—For Lyttelton— Messrs. Goo. Smith. M'Callum. For Wellington—Misses Johnston, Manning. Grave, Nurse Gngder. Mesdames Kitto. Somerville, K'ingsl-ind, Messrs. -I. D. Cox, Mahcw, Farmer. For Sydney—Misses Hazlett, Bertenshaw (2). Sisters Cyril and Gertrude, Mesdames Manlc.v and infant, Hazlett, Mr. HailcttSailed—lnvercargill. for Invcrcargill. STAR OF INDIA AT AUCKLAND. An arrival at Auckland at 5 p.m. yesterday waa tho Tyscr Line's steamer Star of India, from London, via Sydney. Upon completion of discharge of the northern portion of hor careo the vessel comes on to Napier and Wellington, being due hero about July 20.

MIMIRO LEAVES AUCKLAND. Telegraphic advico received from Auckland by the local agents for the- A. and A. Line', is to the effect that their char* tired steamer Mimiro continued her voyage from New York to Wellington at 1.45 p.m. yesterday. The vessel, which ha? 800 tons of cargo to put out here, is dueto-toorrow afternoon. CORINTHIC TO LOAD. Tt is now proposed to dispatch R.M.S. Corinthic from Wellington for Lyttelton on Monday or Tuesday next. Upon completion of discharge at the southern port the vessel goes to Timaru, tho Bluff, Port Chalmers, Lyttelton, and back to Wellington. where Homeward loading will bo completed. She leaves the last-mentioned port for London, via. wa.v ports, on Autrust 10, and is due at her destination on September 21. SYDNEY BOAT ARRIVES. Leaving Sydney, for Wellington direct at 6 p.m. ou Saturday ( last, the UuddartParkor steamer Ulimaroa arrived in the stream at. 10.30 a.m. yesterday, after a fine weather passage. The vessel brought 154 passenger* for New Zealand, and 550 tons of cargo for Wellington. This evening, at 5 o'clock, the Ulimaroa continues her-jour-ney to southern ports, Hobart, and Melbourne, being due at the. last-named port on July 22. PASSENGERS FROM LIVERPOOL. Due at Wellington from Liverpool, via way ports, about- July 29, the F.-H.-S. steamer Sussex is bringing the following passengers to New Zealand:—Saloon: Dr. K. Hammond. Third-class Mesdames Rarr, Cossar, Ellen, Boyle. Messrs. William Phillips, Simon Clark, James Walker. Daniel Barr, John B. Cn?sar. Joseph Davie?, Wm. J. Johnson. For Nelson—Mr. and Mr?. George Mackenzie and family (6), Messrs. Duncan. Kerr, Colin Kerr. For AucklandMisses Johnston (2). Louisa. Hancock. Mr«. James Hare. Mrs. Agnes Johnston, Messrs. J. Hare. Charles Johnston. F. Johnston, Edwin Roberts. David Conn. J. Conn, D. Conn, James Mear /2), Harold Bragg. For Gisborne—Mrs. J. Russell. Messrs. Robert Russell, Alexander Russell, Francis Bri?. tow. For Lyttclton—Mrs. Dunlop, Mr. Thomas Lewis. For Duncdin—Miss A. Sharp. Mesdames Wm. Sharp, Ellen Boyle, Messrs. Wm. Sharp. Francis Boyle. HOMEWARD BOUND. To-day, af noon, R.M.fl. Athenic loave* Wellington for London, via way ports. Sho is due at her destination on August 24, and is taking the following passengers:— First saloon: Misses S. Pollard, Williams (3i, Mesdnmes Bunuy, G. Fitzgerald, J. T. Hnpkin«, S. W. King, and Williams. Messrs. O. A. Runny. T. E. Crosse. P. T. Gcll.' and W. Munzc.nlhater. Second saloon—Mbses E. Blnckwoll, Drew. I. Orimson, Mason (3), I S. A- Oxspring. Russell. Sacks, and Strange. Mosdamv Colville, W. Cooper. Drew, Grimson. Mason. D. G. Palmer. Russell, Sacks, Seager,. Smith. Strange, Messrs. R. Castle?, T. C. Drew. W. Mason, R. M'lntyre. 11. ti. Palmer. W. H. Smith, J. Strang, Revs. A. H. Colville and S. Grimson, Masters Grimpofl (2K Third-rters-Miues M, Baldwick. F. C&rlnos, E. Grubb, A. Eerr-,

foil. .".ikl Hill (2>, 3Io;tlnmo? Campbell. H. rarlfsin. iiikl (i. Hill. Messrs. .[. Rankr, J'. Drllmi. A. M. Campbell, T. Hpwfoii. M. (I. Teach, .1. Lcndnim. 11. V.'. Limlloy, A. Milw\ A. Rowland, K. Sin it li, iiixl .1. Slmvny, Maftciv. Hill (31, Dninett. (1. f! recur. fi. 'JV'Crli, K. Loup, .1. .Maxy, M. Wuiphy. ,1. Jluh.-cl.. HKI'AIRIXIi TIIK KKLICIANA. Work in connection Willi repairing the rliimape sn stained h.v Iho tramp fto.nncr Foiieiana, is iirncrrflinc apace. Tlio tail .'•haft has boon suercssfull.y drawn, .'iiici an examination made. ll ins been found tint the ftern tube if nnd.iin.ienl. hut a Haw in the original shaft- ha.; been tiisenvereri, and it has been decided to substitute tile vowel's spam tail shaft and propeller for the old one;-. The eondenwi' plato was cracked, and this and some minor repairs to the machinery n?c he in c effected. The whole work ha? been entrusted to Messrs. Cahlc and Sons, and it is anticipated that the Fclicinnn will be ready to leave Wellington for Newcastle on Monday or Tuesday next. The 'J'yser liner indrabtrah, which arrived at London on July 2 from New Zealand ports, is to sail again on July 32 for Melbourne. Sydney, and New Zealand ports. Latest charters include the barciue Olieron. £59 tons. f!he is to take a- load of coal from Newcastle to Kaipara. Captain Symons, now in cliaree of the Orient liner Otwn.v, lias been appointed to the new steamer Orama, launched last week, and will leave his present command on her return to London, On completion of discharge of her cargo of .Newcastle coal at. Port Moresby the barque. James Craifr, until recently cmployed in the Auckland-Australian trade, will be converted into a luillt, and stationed at Port Moresby. Advices received in Sydney from Suva state that the stranding of the Tofua on the Navula reef, lias impressed upon the Government the necessity for the erection of leading lights to enable Navnla- Passage to bo safely navigated at nipht time. Tfte necessary lights have been placed on order, and the work will be pushed ahead as soon as possible. Mr. V. A. Large, formerly of the Kulambangra., joined the Victoria this trip at Sydney, as fourth officer, in place of 3lr. W. Chaplin, Ifr. Crockford, who has passed his examination at Melbourne for a cliijf engineer's certificate, has rejoined the Victoria as third engineer. At 9.20 a.m. yesterday, the Union Com-' pany's steamer Kurow arrived at- Auckland from Fiji, with the first shipment of the season's sugar from the Islands. This afternoon the Shaw-Savill 6tca-mer Matatua leavo3 Port, Chalmers for Wellington, where she loads Jlouie careo. She is due in port to-morrow afternoon. Yesterday the Government steamer Hinomoa finished her work in connection with Farewell Spit lighthouse, and went on to Stephen Island. This afternoon at 3 o'clock the F.-IJ.-S. steamer Drayton Grange leaves Lyttelton for Avonmouth, via Las Palmas. The Pateena is t-o leave Wellington for Onehunga direct, at 4 p.m. to-day. On arrival at. tho latter port she relieves t-lio Jtnrawn in the Onehnnga-Now Plymouth run a- trin or two, during the latter- vessel's overhaul. On Monday the steamer ICowliai will leave Dunedin for Oamaru. Timoru, Lyttelton, and Wellington. She is due here toward? the end of the week, and then sails for Napier and Gisborne (inner harbours). Koiapoi, s.s., is .duo at Wellington from Westnort to-day, and the Whangane and Kotuku leave the West Cc.iVu port' for Auckland and Onehunga- respectively, also to-day. From Pieton, for which port she left Wellington last evening, the Wanaka goes to Auckland. To-inorrow the Arahura comes off the Patent Slip, and leaves for Picton. Nclron, and West Coast ports a-t 12.45 p.m. on .Saturday. The next vessel to bo taken up is the I'olmdale, and. following her, will bo the Ka-itoa and Janie Scddon, Mr. W. Kelly, late wireless operator on board the Xilimarm. left the vessel Wi trip nt Sydney, .iml now connected with the station on tho Hotel Australia, Mr. C. C. King relieved him oil the TJlimaroa. Some time about noon to-d.iv. the New Zealand -Shipping - Company's steamc" Otaki will leave' port for Auckland and London. Last evening the Putiki loft Greymouth for Lyttelton and Tiniaru. From the lattir port tho steamer ooraes direct to Wellington next week.