SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1227, 8 September 1911, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

MASKS OF THE MOON. SEPTEMBER. Day.h. m. First quarter 1 I Q a '™' Full moon ' * « a -™- Last quarter 16 » 7 ,'«,' New moon -3 » ' a'"l- - quarter 30 10 iB p - mMOON. Moon rises to-day, 5.1 p.m.: sets, 6.52 a.m. Saturday. HIGH WATER. To-day, 3.32 a.m.; 4 p.m. To-morrow, 4.20 a.m.; 4.50 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 6.6 a.m.; sets, 5.32 p.m. ARRIVALS. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. MOKOIA, s.s. (6.25 a.m.), 35C2 to™-*™' ning, "from Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon -Misses Godfrey, Aiden, wimcrvite Oilman, Dunn, Hart Freeman, Mcsdamcs « orrail, Packer and child, Cross and emm. Allen, Freeman, Bradley, Hondrj. Lp ch - Poulter, Bailey. M'Kenzie, Th°m' ?" d z children, Captain Worrall, 1 on. \Vlgran , Messrs. Brown, Leslie, Reynolds, M 3 Bradley, Barr, Stewart, HeUan, Morley Calder, Pinckney, Tripp. Jennings, Baker, Tollcy, Dunn, Birme, Ashvan, Cameron, Rcid, Post. Gilniour, Chapman «» 6 °»- Cozens, M'Donald, M'Kenzie, " iel 'E.° n - delsberger, Melville, Organ, Steven,, Hennan, Midlaue, Pollock, Bailey, Masters Allen and Roche; 35 steerage. STORMBIRD, s.s. (7.35 a.m.). 217 ton* Dowell, from Wanganui. • ARAPAWA. s.s. (7.40 a.m.), 268 tons, Corby, from Wanganui. _ NIKAU. s.s. (8.10 a.m.), 202 tons, Hay, from Motucka. , „.„,.. ,„„„ HAUROTO, s.s. (9.25 a.m.), 1988 tons, from Dunedin and Lyttelton. Passengers: ha-loon-Miss BaTr. Mesdames Haughton, Mliott, Bacon, Messrs. Elliott, Pyrko, Rosbothaiu, Latham; 8 steerage. . POHERUA, s.s. (10.50 a.m.), 1175 tons, Cameron, from Grcymouth. NGATOEO. s.s. (W.sa a.m.), 1137 tons, Christian, from Greymoutb. ■ KIRIPAKA, s.s. (10.40 a.m.), 133 tons, Croucher, from Patea. PUKAKI, s.s. (8.55 p.m.), 14M tons, Tate, from Wcstport. ■ _. PATEENA. s.s. (10.10 p.m.), 1212 tons, Watson, from Nelson and Picton. Passengers: Saloon-Misses Lasker, Allan, Dewrs. Buckeridge, Collins, Bcath, Calton, Miller, Vavasour, Olark, flemi, Mesdames Brown, Lasker, Satchell, Purdie, Dyson and infant, Burkina and child, Larkins. Tyson and child, Trent, Creed, Sharp, Perry, Love (2) and child. Stafford, Brooks, Kore. Coleman. Hall, Butt, rhillips and child, Messrs. Trent, Thomson, Johnson, Hannah, Davies, Bishop Mules, Sharp, Chew, ' Graham, M.P., Funnel, Grace, Clayton, Purdie, Pattie, Fea, Winham, Knowles. Hastings, Cramp, Reed. I)e SMva, Phillips, Roro, Beech. Price, Nicoll, Carpenter, Graham. Ure, Jay, Spurdle, White, Marshall (2). Savin, Master Marshall, Grace, Collie, Love (2), King, Watson, Brooks, Henii, Young. Binnie, Tovev, and 15 steerage. BLENHEIM, s.s. (11 p.m.), 120 tons, Wilkinson, from Blenheim. OPAWA, s.s. (11.15 p.m.), 110 tons. Nicholas, from Blenheim.

DEPARTURES. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 7. lIINEMOA, s.s. (8.35 a.m.), 542 ton 3, Bollons, for Cape Campbell and southern lighthouses.' ARAWA, s.s. (12.15 p.m.), 9192 tons, Clayden, for London, via Monte Video, Teneriffo, and Plymouth. (Passenger-list published yesterday.) ARAPAWA, s.s. (2 p.m.), 268 tons, Corby, for Lyttelton. MANA, 3.5. (4.30 p.m.), 134 tons, Gibson, for Patea. CAPE BRETON, s.s. (4.45 p.m.), 38/2 ton 3, Wilson, for Auckland. HUIA,' s.s. (5 p.m.), 127 tons, Burt, for Wanganui. NGATOKO, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 1137 tons. Christian, for Napier. WAIIRIMOO, s.s. (6.40 p.m.), 3529 tons, Clift, for Melbourne, via southern porta and flobart. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Gorman, Jacobs, Filigeraid, Dane, Mesdames Jacobs, Smith, M'Alister, and 2 children, Morgan. Firburn, StephensonSmith, Fischer and child, Messrs. Jenkins, M'Alister, Ching. Cardiiffe. Leitham, falo-plienson-Smith, Brother Anthony, and Dr. Denham.

KAPITI, s.s. i' 6.40 p.m.), 242 tons, Sawyers, for Wanganui.NIKAIT, s.s. (6.10 p.m.), 245 tons. Hay, for Nelson and Motueka. t lIAUROTO, s.s. (7 p.m.). 1983 tons, M'Lean, for northern ports. JIOKOIA. s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 3SG2 tons. Manning, for Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon— Misses Kirk, Webb. Jones, M'Kenzie, Mc - dames O'Connor, Aitken, and child, Phillips. ' Meter.*. Stephenson, Dawson," Weine, Aitkin, Hallenstein.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Amelia Sims, Timaru, September 8. Echo, LyttL'lton. September 8. Brcoze, Lyttelton, September 8. Kamona, Wcstport, September 3. Alexander, Wangnnui, September 8. Queen of the South, Foxton, September 8. Manaroa, Motucka, Septembor 8. Maori, Lyttelton. September 8. Ulimaroa, Melbourne, via southern portß, September 8. Aparima. Calcutta, Auckland, Sept. 8. Capo Ortegal, New York, via Auckland, September 9. Huia, Wo-nganui, September 9. Mana, Patea, September 9. Niknu, Nelson, Motuekn, September 9. Mokoia, Lyttelton. September 9. Karamea, Montreal, via Auckland, September 9. Mapourikn, West Coast, Kelson, Sept. 9. Kairaki, Lyttelton, September 9. Wakatu, Lyttelton, Kaikoura, Sent. 9. Rimutaka, London, via Auckland. Sept. 9. Tarawera, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Sept. 10. Ripple, Gisborne, September 10. Rosamond, • Onehunga, New Plymouth, September 10. Arapawa, Lyttelton, September 10. Futiki, Wanganui, September 10. Kennedy, Foxton, September 10. Kanna, Banbury, Dunedin, September 11, Monowai, northern ports, September 12. Hauroto, northern ports, September 15.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Breeze, Wanganui, September 8. Aorerc, Patea, September 8. Clyde, Macquarries, September 8. Alexander. Nelson, West Coast, Sept. 8. . Opawa, Blenheim, September 8. Queen of the South, For.ton, September 8. Manaroa, Motucka, September 8. , Illenhcim, Blenheim, September 8. Stonnbird. Wanganui, September 8. Pntccna, Picton, Nelson. September 3. Maori, Lyttelton, September 8. Surrey, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Kopt. 8. Ulimaroa, Sydney direct, September 8. Kiripaka, Patea, Waitara, Sept. 8. Poherua, Greymouth, September 8. Kapiti, Wangamii, September 9. Maua, Patea. September 9. Nikau, Kelson, Motueka, September 9. Hokoia, Lyttelton, September 9. Arakura, Picton, Nelson, Weat Coast, September 9. Kairaki, Karamea, September 9. Kahu, Napier, East Coast, September 9. Kennedy, Nelson, West Coast, Sept. 1L Huia, Wanganui, September 11, Arapawa, Wanganui. September 11. Wakatu, Kaikoura, Lyttelton, Sept. 11. Rosamond, Nelson. New Plymouth, Onehunga, September 11. Taraivera, northern ports, September 11. Hippie, Napier, Gisborne, Sept. 12. Jlapourika, Nelson, West Coaßt, Sept. 12. Monowai, Lyttelton, Jhtnodin, Sept. 12. Kapiti, Wanganui, September 12. Hauroto, Lyttelton, Dunedin., Sept. 15.

INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. , MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.' ULIMAROA, s.s.. left Melbourne August JO for llobart, southern ports, and Wellington, Duo Wellington September 8. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney September 12. VICTOIUA, s.s., left Sydney August 30 for Auckland, Gisliornc, Napier, and Wellington. Due Wellington September B. Leaves same day for Lyttelton and Dunedin. MOEBAKI, s.s., loft Melbourne September 6 for llobart. southern ports, and Wellington. Due Wellington September 15. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney September 19. MANUKA, s.s., leaves Sydney September 9 for Wellington direct. Due Wellington September 11 for southern ports, llobart, and Melbourne. Due Melbourne September 23. OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. From London. •WIIAKABUA (due about September 17), sailed on July 6, via Australia, Auckland, and Napier. l (T.vscr Line, agents.) RIMUTAKA (duo about September 14), sailed on July 8, via Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) INDItAIIAIiAH (due about September 23), sailed July 22, via Australia and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) ROTORUA (duo about September 18), sailed on August 5, via Capo Town and llobart. (New Zealand Shipping Co.. agents.) .. KIA ORA (due about September 22). sailed on August 1, via, Auckland. (S'uaw, ■ Savill, and Albion Co., agents.) From Liverpool. KENT (due about October 3). failed on July 29, via Cape Town, llobart, and Auckland. (F.-il.-S. Line. .-.Bents.) AYRSHIRE (due about. November 61, sailed on September 2, via Sydney. Brisbane, and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From Montreal, KARAMEA (duo about September 0\ sailed on Juno 29, via Australiaond Auck- ! land. (New Zealand Shipping Co.. agents.) ( CAPE CORSO (due about October 12), j Bailed on July 30, via Australia and Auck-J

land. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) WIMKATAXE (due about October 30), railed on August 23, via Australia and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From Now York. CAP!-; ORTEGAL (duo about September 91. sailed on .Time 17, via. Australia and Auckland.. (Tyscr Jiine, agents.) WALKURE (duo about September 18), sailed on July l, via Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.) TOMOANA (due about October 7). sailed on July 8, via Australia and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) LORD LONSDALE (due about October 18), sailed on Auirust 1, via Melbourne. Sydney, and Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.) TJUFELS (duo nhout October 19). sailed on August 1, via. Australia and Auckland. (l)algctv and Co., agents.) CRANLEY (dun about November 18), sailed on August 27, via Australia and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) From Calcutta. APARIMA (due about September 8). sailed on August 1, via Singapore. Samarang, and Auckland. (U.S.S. Co., agents.) From San Francisco. AORANGI '(due about September 14). sailed on August ?3, via Papeete- and Itarotonga. (U.S.S. Co., agents.)From Bunbury. KAJfIfA (due about September ID, sailed on August 23, via Dunedin. (U.S.S. Co., agents.) CLAN ItOSS (due about. September 16), sailed on August 25, via Lytteltou. (0. H. Scales, agents.) BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. MELBOURNE, September 7. Arrived.—Tomoana, from New Zealand. COASTAL. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. AUCKLAND. Arrived—Atua (3 a.m.), from Sydney, Tonga, and Friendly Islands; Monowai, from southern ports. Sailed.-Oapo Ortegal (1 p.m.), for Wellington. EAST CAPE. Apari'ma, bound Auckland to Wellington, passed at 10.40 a.m. NAPIER. Sailed.—Bcckcnhani (3.55 p.m.), for Wellington. Sailed.—Victoria (2.40 p.m.), for Wellington. NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived.—Rarawa (4.25 a.m.), from Onehunga. ONEHUNGA. Sailed.—Rarawa (8.25 p.m.), and Rosamond (12.10 p.m.), for Onehunga. FOXTON. Arrived.—Queen of the South (9 a.m.), from Wellington. To sail.—Queen of the South (8 p.m.), for Wellington. WESTPORT. Arrived.—Koruata (12.20 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Komata. (7 p.m.}, for Wellington. MOTDEKA. To sail.—Manaroa- (7 p.m.), for Wellington. KAIKOURA. Arrived.—Wakatu (4 a.m.), from Wellington. LYTTELTON. . Arrived.—Clan Ross (6 a.m.), from Bunbury. Sailed.—Breeze (12.30 p.m.), for Wellington. Sailed.—Ulirnaroa (6.25 p.m.), and Maori (8.30 p.m.), for Wellington. TIMARU. , Arrived.—Corinna (2 p.m.), from Wellington. / PORT CHALMERS. Arrived.—Kurow, from Oamaru; Tara-. wera. from Auckland, via East Coast.

ARAWA, R.M.S., LEAVES FOE HOME. Iu splendid trim—sko was practically on an even kcol and was drawing 26 feet forward and 27 fec-t aft-tho Shaw-SaviU 11.M.5. Arawa backed out from the Glasgow Wharf at 12.15 p.m., and commenced her long voyago Homewards yesterday. As mu the lattor vessel hoisted the Bignals and the latter vessel hoisted the signals T.D.L., "Wishing you a pleasant nassage," and tho Arawa replied with X.0.R., meaning -Thank you." Tho fina.l saluto exchanged between the two liners was the dipping of the ensign, and the Homewardbound vessel was then put "full ahead" for London.

CABEIAGE OF DECK CABGO. This week's "Gazette" contains an amended clauso in tho regulations for tho carriage of deck cargo. The following is a proviso to Clause 5 of Division A, Class 1, under the heading of General Licenses:— The Minister may authorise tho issuo of licenses for tho carriage of motor-car.i on the promenado or top or shelter deck of any steamship when lie is satisfied that such deck is of sufficient stahility to enrry them without danger to the passengers anil crew, and that they cannot be carried on tho main deck: Such licenses may contain any condition as to the weight of tho cars that may be carried and as to their stowago as tho Minister may deem necessary.

I PORT OF WESTPORT. Returns for tho month of August in connection with the port of Westport show that the output and export of conl wore as follow:— Output Export _ . . tons cwt tons ctvt Wostport Coal Co., Ltd. ... 62,362 3 59,453 14 Stato Coal Minos 5,614 13 5,461 2 Eggettes and briquettes ... 1,197 18 1,196 8 Wostport-Stockton Coal Co., Ltd 8,628 5 8,523 18 77,802 19 74,575 2 Of this amount 2975 tons were shipped to foreign ports, viz., to Matupi, per barnuo Fram, 1168 tons; to Yap, per barnuo Cairhsmore, 1404 tons; to Fiji, per s.s. Navua, 403 tons. Tho export of timber amounted to 235,957 superficial feet. During tho month 123 steamers and 2 sailors, representing 68,234 tons, entered the port, and 122 steamers and 2 sailors, representing 65,912 tons, left tho port. Tho total tonnago for tho month was Tho mean high water in the rivor was 24ft. llin., and on the bar 26ft.

ULIMAROA'S PASSENGERS. At 5 p.m. to-day the Ulimaroa, lcavcß I Wellington for Sydney direct. She is taking the following passengers from this port:-Misses Campbell, Langiey, Phillipsou. Cameron. Hawsou, Brown, Morris, Baldwin, C. B. Wilson, Winder, liickter, Bashford, M. Collins. Kroll, Grooves, B. Kempe, Mesdanios Webster, Pike, Martin, Porntt, Cook, Remington, Blyth, Harty, M'Guinuoss, Holmes, Scott, Poison and two children, Robertson, Kirk, Beetham, Black, Brampton, M. J. Wohh, Kroll, Kadford, Major Simm, Captain Todd, Dr. Valintino, Dr. Pitrdy, Dr. Porritt, Dr. Harty, Dr. Holmes, Messrs. Piko, A.lf. Linloy, Stephenson. R. Thomas. Turner, Austin, Dakin. Chapman, Lawrence, Manning, .J. Blyth, Phillips F. N. Christie, Cantor, Mayer, T. M. Brown, E. J. Hayes, Prior G. ,0. Hamilton, Morris, Ilott. Hardiuge, Jansou, Crease, Christie, A. K. James, Winder, J. N. Williams, Bcothara, E. J. Clark, Tipling, Brampton, Hcmingham, Leigh, Farnham. Fitzherbcrt, Rcddo, Dalglcish, M'Kcnzic, Williams, Daley, Cooper, Thorpe, Oswald, h. G. Howard, Jackson, Warn, Kroll, Jas. Gumming, Radford, Master Cook.

ARAWA'S OUTWARD CARGO. Cargo taken by H.JLS. Arawa for London yesterday consisted of the following lines:— From Lyttelton—lo,93s carcasEcs mutton, ECO2 carcasses lamb, 219 cases kidneys, 60 casc3 preserved meats, 485 bales wool, 4 bales feathers, 5 bales skins. 151 casks uclts. 147 casks tallow, 6584 sacks wheat, 780 tacks peas, 312 sacks beans. From Auckland—l 6 packages sundries, 479 pieces white pine, 4764 sacks copra, 738 bags concentrates, 20 cases meat extract, 107 casks tallow, 71 casks pelts, 1 raso gamo, 53 carcasses lamb, 2 bales feathers. 3 bales hair, 20 bales leather and basils, 325 bnlos wool, 275 sacks kauri gum, 1804 C3scs kauri gum, 320 sacks kauri gum dust. From Duncditi -10E8 sacks wheat, 107 bales rahbitskins, 40 hales sheepskins, 539 bundles sheepskins, 311 bales wool. 21 casks pells, 7 casks tallow, 3 casks casings, 216 bags scbeelite, 66 sacks seed, 6 bales horns, 6 bales feathers, 3 cases ■ whalebone, 4002 crates rabbits, 4135 carcasses mutton, 3049 carcasses lamb, 11 packages sundries. From Napier—Bß casks tallow, 59 casks pelts, 1 package sundics, 2329 carcasses mutton, 58 carcasses lamb, 28 o.uarters beef, 197 packages kidneys. 15 casks casings, 7 radges wool, 696 bales wool, 7 bales .sheepskins, 11 dumps sheepskins. From Wellington—s42 bales wool. 215 bales skins, 51 casks casings, 194 casks tallow, 33 casks pelts. 120 bales hops, 3C6 sacks seed. 39 sacks beans. 1382 carcasses mutton, 2566 ratcassos lamb. 552 haunches mutton, 2333 bales hemp, 92 bales tow, 6 bales basils, 1 bale horsehair, 2 sacks grain. 27 drums glycerine, 148 packages sundries. From Wellington to Monte Video-16 packages sundries. From Melbourne, for Monte Video—B cases sundries.

THE KNIGHT OF ST. GEORGE. LATEST PARTICULARS. Auckland, September 7. • The schooner Ysabcl, which arrived from (he Friendly Islands last night, brought further details concerning tho stranding of the steamer Knight of St. George at Nukualofa. The Knight o[ St. George, while entering Nukualofa, struck on a reef to the north-west, of Tonga tabu at 3 a..m. on August 21. The weather was fine, and the night dear, with a. bright moon shining. Tho vessel now lie? hard and fast, forward on n, hard rocky reef with nor bows fairly high out of tho water, At low tide

the reef is awash. Her forchold is full of water, and, in the opinion of Captain lloss, of Hie Ysuhol, there is little hope of saving Her. She will probably heroine :v total wreck. The reef which the vessel struck is iiino miles from the wharf af Nukualofa. Captain Hoss stated that Hie beautiful weather now being experienced at the islands is greatly in favour of salvage operations. While the Ysabc! was at Nukualofa a large proportion of the cargo of the Knight of St. George had been salvaged from the aftorholds, a whole licet of launches being employed for that- purpose. The captain is endeavouring to salvage all the light cargo, and, if the weather keeps fine, will probably be successful in saving the greater proportion. When the Ysabcl left Nukualofa on August 24 tho Knight of St. George was still hard and fast on the reef, with the captain and crew standing by the vessel, and salvage operations still being carried on.

On arrival from Melbourne, via southern Eorls this morning, the Ulirnaroa will erth at tho Queen's Wharf No. 1 south. . Yesterday morning tho Government training ship Aniokura canto alongsido Clyde Quay Wharf for overhaul to her machinery and boilers. Sho sails next month for her spring cruise. .-Hi": Webb, who has boon standing" bv at Wellington, joined the Poherua as actingchief officer, vice Mr. Middleton, who went south by tho Wnrrimoo for orders, Mopom-ika, s.s., arrived at Greymouth from Wellington, via wav ports, at 9 a.m. yesterday. She left on tho return trip at 8 p.m. On arrival in port from Calcutta, via Auckland, to-day, the Union Company's Anarima will' berth at No. 6 Queen's Wharf. At 1 p.m. yesterday the Capo Ortegal left Auckland for Wellington in continuation of her journey from Now York. She should arrive hero to-morrow afternoon. Leaving Melbourne on 'July 11, tho Shaw. Savill and Albion steamer Pakeha, took 84,620 sacks of wheat, and arrived at Falmouth for orders on August 29. After discharging her cargo of grain, tho Pakeha will load in London, and will sail on September 19 for Dunedin and Lyttelton, via, Sydney. The vessel will tnko 10CO immigrants to Sydney. Captain Chas. M'Artlinr, managing director for tho Maoriland • Steamship Company, was a passenger for Melbourne by tho Hauroto yesterday. Tho steamer Skogstad, 3655 tons, which left Newcastle at 3 p.m. on Tuesday for Lyttelton, is chartered by tho Union Company, and is in command of Captain Rynmng. To-day the small steamer Waihi will be placed on the Patent Slip for sighting. Nest week tho Hippie and Putiki go up for overhaul. This afternoon the F.-H.-S. steamer Surrey is to leave Wellington for Lyttelton. Both the Arawa, bound from Wellington to London, and tho Uiimaroa, en route from Wellington to Sydney,, should be within range of the local wireless station to-night. Having left Wellington on a visit to southern lighthouses yesterday, the Government ■steamer Hincmoa should arrive back about the end of this month. An arrival at Lyttelton yesterday was Scales steamer Clan Ross. Tho vessel, which has hard-wood from Bunbury on board, is expected at Wellington next week. During tho fortnight ending yesterday 25 largo steamers entered tho port of Auckland, this list including 13 oversea and 12 intercolonial and coastal vessels. Tho watersido workers have, in consequence, been kept in constant employment, 'and great difficulty has been experienced by several shipping companies in procuring sufficient labour to discharge tho various vessels. It is estimated that over itoo men have been fully employed during tho past few days in discharging ships. In almost every instance only two or throe gangs of men were procurable for each ship. Tho Waitemata, discharging, at Chelsea, has over ICO men employed, whilo in the caso of the steamers Whakarua and Kar.xmea only two gangs were procurable yesterday, this being only sufficient to work one hatch. The Grantlov Hall has been detained in port for a long period owing to the scarcity of wharf workers, and only one gang was working that Vessel yesterday. The samo applies to the Capo Ortegal, her departure for southern port* having been considerably delayed. With the departure of the Aparima yesterday over 153 men were icleased, but their services will be required to-day to • discharge tho Atua and Monowai, both voEscla being due at Auckland yesterday.