SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1329, 5 January 1912, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF THE MOON. JANTjAEV. Bay, Hr. m. Pnll moon S I 0 a.m. I-iael quarter )l 7 U p.m. Now moon 19 M 40 P- m ' First quarter 27 6 21 p.m. JIOOX. Moon risos to-day, 5.45 p.m.; fote, 5.J5 a.m. Saturday. HIGH WATEB. To-day, 4.13 a.m.; 4.38 p.m. To-morrow, 5.20 a.m.; 5-51 p.m. STjJT. Sun rises to-day, 4.JJ a.m.; set.', 7.27 p.m. ARRIVALS. TffURSDAT, JAUtJARY «• TOKOMAHU. s.s. (3.15 .a.m.), 6258 tons. Kelly, frora Montreal, via way P o ™; STORM, 6.5. (5 a.m.), «a tone, Gordon, Ir >IAJ!AKOT's. 8 . (6.5 ..».). 2598 tone, Ma*, nins from Lyttelton; 400 passengers. i&EAXGI, 6.s (5.00 a.m.), 4268 tons, Ferguson, from Snn Francisco, and Borotonga.. Passengers: Saloon-Jus ea Baldwin, Hume (2), Mcsdamcs Hiuncand son, Baldwin, E. C. May and daughter. Messrs. C. G. Hume, H. Eofjere, J. M-liam-s T. V. Donnell, H. K. Spicer. W.Wismorc, and C. Davey. Second saloon-SUSEea Jlaeill, Grand, Mcsdames Clrrwtopncrs ana sen, C. Harris, Boborts, Fraser, Pcaraall, Kennedy, Jlilnc, Coleman, Messrs. G-,F° S '' E. Oarikaphors. A. A. Eoberts, A. M Clatohie, S. Fewtrcll, H. Honnor, h. Pearsall, D. F. Milne, J. Barrio, W. J. Gallc-way, W. S. CoUey, F. Bradford, J. Hutcliuiapn, O. Thomas, Coleman, B. Chisholm, Tun Pikor. Third-class-Mrs. Bellamy. Messrs. F. ThornM. A. K. Stone, A. Heale, M. Dix, Bellamy, K. EccUer, J. Gastron. J. Harbura, W. ColBton, F. H. Eeecc, J. Thomas. J. A. 8011, E. Jones, F. Nachtweg; also 83 saloon and steerage passengers for Sydney. STORMBIED, 9.3. (8.25 a.m.), 217 tons, Dowcll, from Yy'anganui. VICTOKIA, s.s. (9.55 a.m.), 2969 tons, Bntwislc, from Dunedin and Lyttelton; 100 'HIXISoA, s.s. (9.30 a.m.), M 2 tons, Bollons, from Lyttelton. _ , KAPUNI, s.b. (10.30 a.m.), 150 tons, Jackson, from Patca. - _ . NIKAU, s.s. (11.30 a.m.), 252 tons, Hay, from Kekon and Motueka. MAGIC, auxiliary scow (1.15 p.m.), 82 tons, D. Scott, from Gisborne. TALTJSE, a.s. (5.50 p.m.), 2087 tons, from Suva, via Auckland. TAINUI. s.E. (9.30 p.m.), 128 tons, JonEon, from Waitaia. ,„ . t PATEEXA, 6.6. (10.10 p.m.), 1212 tons, J. G. Watson, from Nelson, and Picton. Passengers: 159 saloon ond 21 steerage.

DEPARTURES. THURSDAY. JANUAKY 4. XORFOIiK, s.s. (1.15 a.m.), 6JIO tons, Huntor, for Avonmonth, via Mouto Video and TAKAFONA, s.s. (1.5 p.m.), 1036 tone, Norton, for Picton and NeUon. PasscneercSaloon: For Picton-HiMes Broad, Eeim (2), Shaw. Matthews. Mcsdames m>l;? 1 .?; Bartletc, Jciuiinss, Gopdoy Messrs. lullnell, Weir, Jones. Waddy, Haydon, Larnei. A rod, Tanner, Bartlett (2), M'bauEUlan, Miller, Jeimings, Lyons. For Kelson-J.isscfi llanson. Thompson, Mesdames Hudson, Cooper, Lea, Anderson, Thornton, ll.il, Ecud, Thompson, People. Struthwiclte, Messrs. Cook, Cooper, Spear. Hounuc , Hill, Hamilton, 'lliouipson, Hanson, Knapp, Kowley, People, Jlackay. Dugsan. Bnrton, Stewart, Strutwiclic, Jlackay, Mackay, Mill, Ohandel, Burns, Grohan, Scott; o steerage. GEIITIE, 5.5. (1 P.m.), 264 tons, liodfor, o KlltipAKA?s.'s. (1.10 p.m.), 133 tons, Crou"sTOliJl, 6.a. 0 (2.« p.m.), ',Cs.tons, Gordon, "tOKOMABU, 's.s. (4.15 p.m.), 6238 tons, Kelly, for LvttcUon and Dunedin. PUTIKI, si. («0 p.m.), 409 tons, Wahlstrora, for IVangamu. KENNEDY, 5.3. (5.20 p.m.), 225 tons, Unm, for Nelfon mid West Coast. CJU'EKN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (5.30 p.m.), 156 tons, Harvey, for Foxton. OHMAEOA, s.s. (6 p.m.), 5777 tons, TVylliC, for Melbourne and-eoutlicrn ports. Pacsen-Kcrs-S,-\loo'j; For liobart-Miss Bell, Boy. Dc-nn Smyth. Messrs A. J. Moss. Captain and Mi's. Brodlt-y. For llcll)ournc—ilrs Moss, ilccj.lamcs Anderson, Mots, Messrs. Anderson, Barw a,nd child, Higginsou, Linklater, Tiolmcr, M'Gregor' (2), ■ Drew, liiclnrdson. KAPUNI, s.s. (6.10 p.m.), ISO tons, M'lntosh, for Pat/ja. NIKAU, s.E. (7.25 p.m.), 2« tons, Hay, for Nelson and Motuolia. VICTORIA, s.s. (7.10 p.m.), 2969 tons, Kell, for-northern ports and Sydney. M.VKAROA, s.s. p.m.), 2598 tons, Manning, for Lyttclton. I'assenserS: SaloonMisses Tennenl, Petcre, Carroll, Allen. Boot, Hoprg, Vicltcre, Johnston, Cooli, Wljislcy (2,i, Evans. Eitchie, Bull, Paere, RortrS.r?, Mcsdames Eestall, Mcyenbae, Coleman, Baker, Hotrg, P.eban, : Peters, Simon, Kcir, Williaui»n, Ca£ma.lt, Jtunt, Dr. Horr, Jlossrs. Ee;ta!l, Jteyenberg, Coleman. Baker, Sinclair, ITClatchie, Bull. I'rati, M'Carthy, PotclicU, Thomas, Jlasoii, Wilson, Freeman Johnston, Bcban, Jlulcolm, Low, Caamalt, Munt; 22 steerage.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Alexander, Grevmouth, Jnnuary 5. .', . Waverley. Foxt-o.n, January 5... ;. .. Opawa, Blenheim, January -5;-- .'-. • . Arapawa, Wanpranui, January -■• ■'■■ Mana, ■ Patca, , January a. : -.•.■■'■'■ Maori, Lyttelton, January 5. ■ Storm, Lyttelton, January 5. ■ Tarawera. nortli'.'rn ports. January 5. Defender, Karamca, January 5. Koana, Melboui'Eo, via. southern portß, January 5. Komata.. Westport, January 5. Star of Canada, London, January 5. Taliapuna, Xel.'ou, Picton, January 5. Kini, Woitpoft, January 5. Aorcrc, Patoa, January 6. Queen of the South. Foxton, Jan. 6. AVaUatu, Lyttelton, Kaikoura, Jan. 6. Kapuni, Patea, January 6. Kiripalta. Patua, January 6. Kikau. Nelson. Jlotueka., January 6. Ma.raro». Lyttelton, January 6. Kahu, Kast Coast, January 6. llapourika, West Coast, Kelson, Jan. 6. Jane Douplas, Hoki'ika, January 6. Konowai. Dunedin, Lyttelton, January 7. Rosamond. OncbuiiEa. January. 7. Ripple, Gisborne, January 7. Koouya, southern ports, January 7. .. Manaroi'.. Havelock, Janniry 7. Minftajiapa, West-port, January 7. . Haupiri, Auckland. East Coast, Jan. 7. lUishinc. Auckland, January 8. Haweri, Auckland, January 8. Pukaki, Gisborne, Napier, January 8. Drayton Gransc, Liverpool, via way ports, January 8. Mokoia, northern ports, January 9.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Huia, Jlotueka, January 5. Tainui, Waitara., Mokau, Jan. 5. Opawa, Blenheim, January 5. Blenheim, Blenheim, January 5. Stormbird, Wanganui, January 5. Arapawa, Wanganui. January 5. Mana, Patea. January 5. Pateena. Picton, Nelson, January 5. Maori, Lyttclton, January 5. Storm, Greymouth, January 5. . Moaua.' Sydney direct, January 5. Aorangi, Sydney direct, January 5. Defender, Karainea, January 6. Tarawcra. Lyttelton, Duuedin, January 5. Moa, Nelson, Wcetport, Greymouth, Jan. 5. Marere, London, Ja.uuary 5. Tiilune, Wcstport. Auckland, January 5. Kini, Wcstport, January 6. Aorere, Patea, January 6. Ouecu of the South, Foxton, Jan. 6. Kapuni, Patea,, January 6. Nikau, Nelson, January 6. Mararoi, Lyttelton, January 6. Kahu, Eaet Coast, January 6. Arahura, Picton, Nelson, West Coast, January 6. Kiripaka, I'alea, January 6. Alexander. Wcstnort, Greymouth. Jan. 6. Jane Douglas, Hofeitika, January 6. IVnerua, Greymouth. January 6. Star of Canada, Gisborne, January 7. Pukaki. Blutr. January 8. Jlangapapg, Westport, January 8. Wakatn. Kaikoura, Lytteltin, January 8. Kyalandic, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Jan. 8. i Hinemoa, touthern liglithouscs, Jan. 8. Koonya, New Plymouth, Westport, Greymouth, January 8. Mauaroa, Motueka. January 8. Eosamond, Picton, Nelson, New Plymouth, Onohunga. January 8. Monowai. northern ports. January 8. Mokoia, Lytteltou. Dunedin, January 9. llapourika. Nelson, West Coast. Jnu. 9, Einple, \apier, Gisborne. January 9. Delnhic, Hlurr. January 1. Kuahine, Londou, via way ports, Jan. U. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS, MOAXA. s.s., lctt Melbourne December "7 fov Ilobart, southern port?, and WcllinEton. Due Wellington January 5. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Duo Sydney January 9. MOEIiAKI, f.s- leaves Sydney. Jmuary 6. for Wellington direct. Due Wellington January 10. Leaves samo day for Lyttelton. Tranships to Warnmoo at Lyttelton np.d returns to Wellington, leaving hero for Sydney January 12. Due Sydney January 16. WAEIUMOO. s.e.. left T-lelbouran January 3 for Ilobait. southern ports, and Wcllinpton. Due Wellington January 12. Tranships 1o Mocraki and returns to touthcm rorts. Hobart. nnd Melbourne, leaving WcH'ractou January 11 Due Melbourne J.innafy 'l'~ WIMMEHA. s.i.. left Sydney-January J for northern ports and Wellington. Puc Wellington January 12. Leaves camp day for Lyttelton and Dunedin. OVERSEA SIIIPPIIiU. STEAMERS TO AKBIVE. Troni London. STAR OF CANADA (Hue about January ill enikrl on 'Jctolii-r Iβ, T,\t\. Melbourne. Pydnoy, ind New Zealand poru. iTyter LtBC, XgESU.)

STAB OF INDIA (duo about January 12). sailed on November 4. via Australia, Auckland, and Napier. (Tysor Line, agents.) OTAKf (due about January 13), sailed on November ■', vin Australia, and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co.. agents.) ttUAPEUC (duo about January 5/. sailed on November 25, via Capo Town and llobart. 'Now Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) JH'BITAI (duo about February 5), Bailed on November 28. via February 5), tailed Auckland. (Tyscr Line, agents.' TAISUI (due about January V> feailcd on November M, via Australian and Auck-l-art. (Stow. Savill, and Albion Co.. agents.! MAJIAKI (due about January 24), sailed ou December 6, via Auckland. (Shaw Savill, and Albion Co., agents.) BOTOMJA (due about, February 4), sailed on December 23. via, Cape Town and Hobart. (Sew Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From Liverpool. DEAYTON GKANGE (duo about January 7j, sailed ou October 24, for New Zealand port*;. (F.-H.-S. Line, agents.) SOMERSET (due about January 10), sailed on November 2, via Oape Town and Hobart. fF.-K.-S. Lino, agents.) BANFFSHIRE (due about February 29), Bailed on December 21, via Cape Town, Sydney, Newcastle, and Auckland. (F.-H.-S. Line, agents.) W A 111 ANA (duo about February 16), failed on December 23. via Australian ports and Auckland. (Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co., agents.) From Montreal, EAKAIA (due about January 26). sailed on November 19, via Australia and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co.. agents.) WAIWEEA (due about March 6), sailed on December 28, via Australia and Auckland. (Now Zealand Snipping Co,, agents.) From Now York. JIAIiIENFELS (due about January 15). i sailed on October 31, via Australia and Auckland. (Dalgoty and Co., agents) STAR OF SCOTLAND (due about January 27), sailed on November 18, via, Australia and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) FALLS OF ORCHY (due about February 16), sailed on November 18, via Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.! KIEKDALE (duo about March 24). sailed on December 15, via Australia and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.) From Vancouver. JIAEAMA (due at Auckland Jannary 16), Bailed on December 27. (U.B.S. Co., agents.) From Calcutta. APAEIMA (due about January 7), sailed on December 3. via Singapore and Auckland. (U.S.S. Co., agents.) BAILEES TO AEEIVE. ANTOCO, barque, sailed from Liverpool on September 20. (Johnston and 00., ELIZABETH, ship, sailed from New York, October 17. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.)

BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. HOBA.RT, January 4. Sailcd.-Somcrset, for Wellington. SYDNEY, January 4. Sailed.—Handa Isle, for Thames. COASTAL. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4. ONEUUNGA. , Sailed.-Harawa. (5.15 p.m.), for Now Plymouth. NAPIER. Sailed.—Sta.r of Canada (3.20 p.m.), for WelHniiton; Taravcra (2.30 p.m.), for Wellington. NEW PLYMOUTH. Sailcil.-Rotauiond (3.4S p.m.), tor Onehunga. WANGANUI. Sailcrt.-Arapawa, (8.35 p.m.), for Wellington. CASTLEI'OINT. Arrived.—Kahu (3 p.m.), from Wellington. PICTON. Arrived.—Kapiti (6 a.m.), from Wellington; Taka.puna, from Wollinjkm. KELSON. ■ Arrived.— Corinua (CIO a.m.), from Wellington. WESTPOBT. Sa.ilcd.-Kim (10/5 a-.ni.),* for Wcstport. . ■ ■ ■ LTTTELTON. -■' Arrived.—Star oj Auslralia.(lo a.m.), from Wellington; Cygiio', from Kailtoura. Balled.—Whaliata-no (5.5 a.m.), for London, \ia Monte Video; Breeze, for Duncdm; Brit-bane, for New Plymouth, Hokfrnga, and Sydney; Maori (3.45 p.m.), for Wellinston, witli 450 passengers. OUNEDIN. ' - Arrived.—Monowai, from northern ports; Morayslilro, from northern porta. bailed.—Kqonya, for Wellington, and West Coast' ports.

TOKOMARU, FROM MONTREAL. An early arrival in port yesterday morniug was tho steamer Tokomaru of the Siiaw, Savill, and Albion Line, and at pretout under charter to the New Zealand Shipping Co. in the Eastern Canadian trade. At 6.40 a.m. the Tokomaru bcrtliedat Ko. 14 Jervois Quay to discharge tho Wellington portion-of her-Montreal cargo. The vessel arrived at if.qntr.cal from London ou'Oetbbof S. At .tho" Canadian port a. full- cargo - v,-as loaded, it being found necessary to leave ii-quantity of goods on - the' wharf.' Montreal e left on October 22,' and moderate weather was experienced until the vessel ncared the Australian .coast, and thence strong winds, with considerable sea, till arrival at Melbourne on December 16. The Toltomaru subsequently visited Sydney, Auckland, and Gisborne. Captain R. A. Kelly is in command, and has with him tire following outers:-Chicf, Mr. It. Richards; second, Mr. V. Kilmer; third, Mr. W. Ilnstie; fourth, Mr. E. J. idmonds. Mr. J. Naismith is ciicf engineer, Mr. W. Eidgcway second, Mr. E. Norris third, Mr. A. Walker fourth, and Mr. J. Eaplin fifth. Mr. W. St.uart is chief refriKeratins engineer, and Mr. H. Hawott fiecoDd. Mr. W. Fowier is boilormaker and Mr. V. Scudd chief steward in charge of tho victualling department. In continuation of her journey the Tokomam left Wellington for LyttcHou anii Duuedin last evening. 'At. Dunedin h≥; , charter expires, and the ve.vsel will commence loading at New Zealand ports for London.

ARBIVAIi OF THE AORANGI. Well up to lime the Union Company's R.M.S. Aorangi, Captain G. Ferguson, arrived at Wellington from San Francisco, via way ports, yesterday. The purser (Mr. Scott) reports that the Aorangi left Sau Francisco on December 13, at noou, and arrived at Papeete on December 24 at 5.30 p.m. She continued her journey to Rarotouga the following day at 3 p.m., and arrived at 1 p.m. on December 27. Earotonga was left at 3.30 p.m. on December 28. arrival being made at Wellington at 5.30 a.m. yesterday. The Aoi'angi berthed at the Queen's Wharf No. 6 at 8.25 Throughout the passage Dno weather (with the exception of rain showere at Papeete and Rarotonga) was experienced. The vessel had light uorth-east trades on tho run down to tho "line," thence south-east winds onwards. Imports by the Aorangi wero as follow:— 1 calf, 18 packages rubber goods, 36 packages building paper, <0 cafes padnt, 75cwl. roofing material, 2440 hoses dned fruit, 700 cases canned'fruit, 50 cases canned asparagus, 200 eases apples, 225 cases oranges, 844 cases salmon, 25 cases periodicals, 120 cascß bananas, and o.uantity sundries and caJgo for other Now Zeala.nd ports. At 5 p.m. to-day the Aorangi leaves Wellington for Syduoy. She returns hero on February 7, and leaves for San Francisco via. way ports on February 9. STRANGE BAISQTJE ARRIYES. About. 10 o'clock last night a whitepainted ' bai'Que approached the Heads from tho southward. Sho oamc iuside \uider sail, and anchored in the stream about half-past twelve. Her namo was cot ascortainable last, night, but she is supposed to bo the Antuco, 104 days out from Liverpool to Wellington, with a cargo of general merchandise. NORFOLK, FOR AVONMOUTH. For Avonmouth. via Las Palnias, t.he F.-H.-S. liner Norfolk left Wellington at ■Uβ a.m. yesterday. The vessel left the wharf the previous evening and anchored in the ttream for the night. THE STAR OF CANADA. This morning the Tyser liner Star of Canada if expected at Wellington from London, via. way ports. On arrival she berths at the Queen's Wharf No. 1 South to discharge 700 tons of cargo. Loading operations will be commenced at Guborne, for which port the Star of Canada leaves Wellington on Sunday. ■JIAHEBE SAILS AT DArBREAK. Loading operations in connection with the T.v.wr Line's etcamor Marere have been carried out more cxpediliously than anticipated. In consequence she will be dispatched from Wellington for London sarly this morning. HAWEBA-KEW PATEA TBADEH. Advice has been received by the Patea Shipping Company which states that their new sleamer Hawera. will bo dispatched from Auckland for Wellington to-day, or possibly Saturday. She will, on-ter the Wellinglon-Patca. trade immediately. REIIUEBA AT MONTE T1&SO. Cable ndricc rewived by tho local agents for tbo Kew Zealand Shipping Company i* 1/o tho effect, that Bemnera arrived a* iloutc Vido<> on Wednesday la&t.. ! Tho Unor, which if on route from WelUn.TloD lo London, Iβ duo at her destijiaUon on or about January Zi,

TvGARU AGAIN SIGHTED. ■ Captain Sawyers, nf the steamer "Mn.-i, rcporte sighting the ecow Xsini off Forawell Spit, with ail sails set, on Saturday, afternoon last. The sailor is over a uioWh out from Wellington, to Kaipara. " , . SOMERSET LEAVES HOBART, Advico received by llift local 'agents for the F.-H.-S. Line states that the Somerset loft Hobart for Wellington yesterday afternoon. The vessel, which is en route from Liverpool, is duo in port on Monday, and will berth on Tuesday morning. CHRONOMETER RATING. NOTICE. . A galvanometer signal for rating.chronometers will be sent from the Observatory at 1 p.m. to-day to the museum and to tho public telegraph office. The needle will move at 1 p.m. exactly of New Zealand mean time, at which hour a chronometer, eet to Greenwich mean time should show. 13h. 30m. Any difference will be tho error, of tho chronometer, fast or slow, on Greenwich mean time. True time will bo similarly signalled at each hour of the day. & & Astronomical Observer. While a-t Sydney this trip the Atua was fitted with wireless telegraphy, on the Telcfunkeu system. Sir. Wilson is operator in charge. . About the end of t.hie week the Ha-urolo will leavo Port Chalmers for Westport, goiug thence to the Islands, via Auckland. She is proceeding on relieving duty. Captain W. Slevons, late of the llaitsii, joined the Aorangi at Wellington yesleiv dny. Mr. Ferguson, who was acting-master of the Aorangi on her last trip to Sam Francisco and back, proceeds to Sydney as passenger, and joins the Marama as chief officer. • ■•■•■■.-... At 5.5 a.m. yesterday the New Zealand Sliipping Company's steamer Whakatane left Lyttelton for London. ' It is expected that discharge of the Zcalandie's ))o\vdcr cargo will have been completed by this morning. The vessel then berths at the King's Wharf to put out "general" from Liverpool. Jlaugapapa, E.g., was to havo left Karainoa for Wellington, via Westport last night. She h due here on Sunday, and leaves for Westport on Monday. For purposes of general overhaul , ,' the Kamoua will be'placed on the Patent Slip cither today or Saturday. Her crew wore signed off yesterday. The Poherua, which lias benn up for cleaning and painting, came off yesterday morning, and will sail for Greynjouth to-morrow.-It will be Sunday before the Hanpiri arrives at Wellington from' Auckland, via East Coast bays and ports. On Monday she leaves for Pictou, East. Coast, auU Auckland. The Taluue. which arrived at Wellington from Suva, via Auckland.lastevening; when n cargo of fruit, will .be dispaitched for Wcstport. Auckland, and Suva, Fiji, at - 6 I p.m. to-day. , With 20C0 bales of wool for transhipment to the Kumara for London, the Union steamer l'ukakl is expected a.t Wellington from Gisborno and Napier on Monday. Upon completion of discharge the Puiaki sails for the Bluff direct, . " " MapOurika, s.t.. arrived at Greyraouth from Wellington, tin way fiorts, at 7 a,m. yesterday, and left on the return trip ,ti 6 pjiu ,

Mr. F. Dewhurst, mat*, of-, the ttcameU Moa, signed off the. vetcel at Wellington yesterday... - ..■ Oir Jlonday, "December 8, the Now '/ea-. land Shipping'Co..'s K.M.f, TVualune"is duS at Wellington from -'Auckland. - Here Homeward'loading will , be completed, ■ and the liner will be dispatched;, for . London;, vis. way-port*,: on- Thureiiay, January 11.-. December ■ 13 is the date, on 'Whicli ibeNew Zealand Shipping Co.V Paparoa-ig ri;ia at' Wcilington to complete V-.ding. ,ii>r Home. She is expected to nail for London, on. December; 15.;";. . .;, .;;. '. , % ~.\,^ This aftornoon the. F.:-H.-S: steamer' Dray-, ton Grange is expected. to lcivo. Aucklaiiil in-continuation of her journey from Liverpool to • Wellington. Tho ■ vessel" ■ should arrive in port on Sunday evening. . \ : r Shortly after 1 p.m. yesterday the auxiliary scow Magic'arrived at Wellington from Gisborne with a cirgo of 700 sacks' nC maize. ■ Captain D. Scott is iu charge ofthe vessel,- Captain M'Lellan having ha-ti t*i go ashore at Gisborno on eick'leave. WTkiij.. she has finished discharging the Magic, loads up with timber, general cargo, and , drain-pipes, tor Wairoa and Gifborn'e. ■ Captain* 'BolloK. master of tho Government steamer Hinemoa, has been granted a mouth's holiday leave. Captain Poetj' of the Tutanekai, relieves him.