SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1331, 8 January 1912, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

A PHASES OF THE MOON. JANUARY. Day. Dr. m. Full moon S 1 0 a.m. Last quarter 11 T l'- m - New- moon 19 10 40 p.m. First quarter 27 8 21 P-»i-MOON. .Moon rises to-day. 10.22 p.m.; sets. 9.36 a.in. Tuesday. hk;ii WATER. To-dav, 7.28 a.m.; 7.55 p.m. To-munw, 8.25 n.m.; 8.55 p.m. SUN. Sun rices to-day, 4.25 a.m.; sets, 7.27 p.m. ARRIVALS. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6. M\N \ s.s. (3 a.m.), 131 tons, Gibson, tr NllvAU M s.s. (5.5' a.m.). 245 tons. Hay. from Ncl-on. , . ... , AORKHK. s.s. (5.20 a.m.!. I. ton,, 1 i B U. f TuMI(OA, s.s. (6.45 a.m.). 2538 tons, Manning, from L.vlteltoni 324 pas«iii:ei>. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. !/•!■> a.m.), 198 lons. Hnrvcv, from Foxton. KOM.ATA, s.s. (8 a.m.), 1994 tons, Mawson, ' fr KAPUNi!""!'(I.3O P,n.). 150 tons, M'H;%VoTniKri.»..«.« P.m.), 1203 tons, Rilchic, from West Coast and Nelson. 1 assengct-: Saloon-Misses Iveenaii, lylljih. Pilklngton (3), M'Ardlc. . Martin, flume Tini-cy, Moutcath ' 2 •. ',','"'• ~'uii] "' m Kon. De Castro. Thirkell. Pllillips W. Wakclin, Mesdamcs Eggleton. Schacf Pear«on, Soutbern and boy. M'Narn, Cuius. Ward, Hatfield, Moiiteath, Newman, lavage, Behscniann and 2 children. Curraii, Walker, Permenter, Ouy. Moore, htrochan, Messrs. Warnoek, Arctis Berry. Eggleton, Jeffries, Humphrey, Smith, Bell 121, Pearson. Morris, Julius. Organ, Cole (21. Do Fillippc, Bird. Lamoilt, Woodward. Marchant, Southern, Cook. Curtis, Jig"",, Barton, Faircy, VAcblcy, Wafrt, Luslv, Monteuth and hoy, Newman, Stone, Ande"rson, Fair, Simpson. Sciiingeotir. City, Midlane, Sheet, Eyre, Milncr (2), Mosey, Walker, Glover, Bowcn. Darratt. Thirkell, Strachnu, Bryant, Featherlaud, Jacobc; M steerage. MANAROA. s.s. (5.55 p.m.), 122 tone, Hart, from Haveloek. . PATEENA, s.s. (10.10 p.ui.l, 1212 tons, J. G. Watson, from Nelson and Picton. Passengers: 189 saloon and 19 steerage. PUKAKI. s.s. (10.15 p.m.), 1444 tons, Tate, from Napier. RUrfDAY. JANUARY 7. RLENHEIM, s.s. (1.50 a.m.), 120 tons, Watson, from Blenheim. ■ OPAWA. s.s. (1.20 a.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, irom Blenheim. WAKATII, f.s. (1.20 a.m.), 15i tons, Wills, from Kaikoara. 11UIA. s.s. (3.20 n.m.), 127 tons, Burt, from Motueka. , , I'ARITtJTU, dredge (6 a.m.), from New Plymouth. ~, „ MAORI, s.s. (7.55 a.m.), 3399 tons, Aldwell, front Lyttelton. , JANE DOUGLAS, s.s. (9.10 a.m.), 9d tons, Veudore, from Karnmea.

AItAPAWA, s.s. <9.K0 a.m.). 268 tons, Thompson, lrom Waiiganui. I'UTIKI, s.s. (12.5 p.m.), 109 tons, Wahlstrom, from Wanganui. MONOWAI, s.s. (2.15 p.m.), 3433 tons, Collins, from Lyttclton. Passengers: Saloon— Misses Watson, Washer, Enstbii, Regan, Mitchell (2). Donnelly, Lotigto.n, Shove, Hardcastlc. Taylor, Mesdnmes Strang, \\ (itson and family, Eraser, Wallace, Barton, Davey, Pithcr, Captain Fraser, Messrs. Brown (2), Thompson, Fea, Gibb, Daynes, Wcdderspoon, Wallace, Barton, Wise (2), Kernohan, Johnston. Mayuard, Law. Hawson, Hatllffnte, Kane. Shannon, Card Master Card, Smith, Dodds, Howell, Mathesoji, Lalnnet-t, M'Gellau, Chngirin, Alpe, btach, )lurdlcy, Macltay, Eonayne, Seatoil, Steyensou, Tread-well, Willis, Evans, Clark, Robertson, Hogben, Davey, Stewart, Collie, Ewaft, Baruett.. M'ltay, Wilson, Calpie, Hooper, Martin, Quinney, MoulUey, Pithcr, Watson; 673 steerage. • . ROSAMOND, s.s. (2.45/p.m,), 721 tons, Irwin, from New ' Plymouth. ~ DEFENDER, sis. (3.30 p!ra.),-'l9O, tbns, Ja-miesoili-from Ka'ramea. ■ ' ■ . HAUFIIU, s.s. (5.35.p.m.), 715 :tons, Morrison, frahi Auckland,' via East Const Bays. DRAYTON ORANGE, s.s. (9.55 p.m. m stream), 6592 tons, Murrison, from northern KAITUNA.' s.s. (11 p.m.), 1977 tons, Thompson, from Westport. RIPPLE, s.s. (11.15 p.m.), 370 tons, Carlson, from Napier, via coast.

DEPARTURES. ' SATURDAY. JANUARY.' 6. AKAHURA. s.s. (1 p.m.), 1596 ions, Lamberti for Piutpn. Nelson, and..West Coast. Passengers: 1,0 saloon aiid ,35. steerage. NIKAU, s.s. (2.10 p.m.!, 245 tons, llay, for Nelson and Motueka. KIUII'AKA, s.s. (2.30 p.m.), 133 tons, Croucher, for Patea. ADHERE, s.s. (3 p.m.), 77 tons, Fiski ror Patea. . I'OJIEKUA. s.s. (4.40 p.m.), 1271 tons, Cameron, for Gre.vraouth. KINI, s.s. (4.35 p.ui.), 1122 tons, Davis, for Grcyniouth. KAIiU, s.s. (5 li.uh.), 182 tons, Jones, for East Coast. MANA, s.s. (5.20 p.m.), 134 tons, Gibsoti, for Patea. ALEXANDER, s.s. (5.35 p.m.), 377 tons, Vickcrinan, for Westport. : KAPUNI. s.s. (6.30 p.m.), IEO tons, M'lntosh, for Patea. MAKAROA. s.s. (11.5 p.m.), 2593 tons, Manning, for Lytteltou, Passengers: SaloonMisses Uaywnrd, Crawford, Harris, Peters, Rcdley, Fasher, Halligan, llerbcrtsoh, Diamond (2). Brown, Wilson, Taylor, Candy, Walker, Pcgg, Graham/Stewart. Anderson, I .Toll. M'lntyre, Tate,. Bruce, -. Lewis, ClarK, Sauiidors, Mesdames -Todd, Gobble, Jones, Watson, Oitrric, Sieor, Taylor, '. Pelers, Johnston,- Diamond, Ilrucci Saunders, Watson,. Ward, Messrs. Gcbbie. Weir, Toild, Morton, Johnston, Jouus. Watson, Curric, Steer,- Birch. Taylor. Turner, Hiimiell, Johnston. Wilson, liiggott, Payne, Diamond, Morgan, Nan I: hell,. Booker, Parr, Powley, Ewan, Freeman, Simpson, Lloyd, M'liarcn. Chitty, Gerard, Wilson, Bartlay, Campbell, Saunders, Watson, Ward; 46 steerage. SUNDAY, JANUARY 7. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (7 a.m.), 198 tons, Harvey, for Foxlon. KTORMBTUD, s.s. (6.5 p.m.), 217 tons, Dowcll„ for Wanganui. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Mangapa'pa, Westport, January 8. Haupiri, Auckland, East Coast, Jan. 8. Ruaninc, Auckland, January 8. Drayton Grange, Liverpool, via way ports, January 8. Somerset, Liverpool, via way ports, January 8. Kaituna, Westport, January 8. Aparima, Calcutta, Auckland, Jan. 8. Kotuku, Greymotith, January 8. Koonya, southern porta, January 9. Aorerc, Patea. January 9. Kahu, East Coast, January 9. Queen of the South, Foxton. Jan. 9. Kiripaka, I'atea, January. 9. Kapuui, Patea, January 9. Jlana, Fatoay January 9. Nikau, Nelsou, Motueka, Jan. 9. Mararoa, Lytteltou, January 9. Waverlcy, Foxton, January 9. Corinna, Onehunga, New Plymouth, January 9. Mokoia. northern ports. January 9. . . Stormbird. Wangauui, January 10. Moeraki, Sydney direct, January 10. Ruapchu, London, via wav ports, Janti.iry 10. Arahura. West Coast, Nelson, Picton, January 10. Tarnwcra, Dunedih, Lyttclton. Jan. 11. Warrimoo, Melbourne, via south, Jan. 12.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. 'Defender. Karauieti, January 8. Jane Uouela.s, Holtilika, January B. Putiki, Wof-.lport. January 8. liauphi, Victor., Eiisl Coast, Auckland, January 8. Opawa; Blenheim, January 8. Blenheim. Blenheim, January 8. Huio, Wamrauui, January 8. . Arapasva, lVanganhi, January 8. I'ateena. Pie.ton. Nelson. January 8. Maori. liyUetton. January 8. Piikaki. Bluff. January 8. ilaiisjanapai Westpoit, January 8. Vi'akatu, Knikoiira, T.ytteltou, January 8. Tlinenioa, southern lighthouses, Jan. 6. .Manama, Jfotucka. January 8... liosaniond.. I'ictbh, Nelson, New Plymouth. Oiiclmiiga, January 8. Monowai. northern porls. January B. Mokoia. Lyiteltoii, Uiuicdin, January 9. ."antiurika. Kelson, West Coast; Jan. 9. liirplo. Napier, Oishorne, January 9. Star >>f Canada, (.lisbonio, January 1. Waverle;-. Nelson, We.-t friast. Jan. 9. Nik'au. Nclum. Molueka. January 9. Marnt'oii. Tiylteltnu, January 9. "Miuin, I'atea. January 9. Kiripaka, I'alca. January 9.' K.'ipuni. Pa tea.. January 9. Queen cf tile South. l-'oxton. Jan. 9. Kithn. Kast (.'o<i?t. January 9. Aorere, Paten, January 9. Koonya. New I'lynionlli, Westport. Greymouth, .laimarv 9. Kiiitiina. .Westport. January 9. Helphie, Bliill', Janunrv 10. Koniala. Y\'(i,iporl, .lannary 10. Sfonnliirri. Wanuamti. Jan. 10. .tfoernki, I.yttclluii, Jan 10. (.'.'riumt., Tini.n it, iluuertin, Oamaru, Jauiiary 10. Kuinara, Loudon, Janunry 10. I.'iiulillie, London, via way port.-. Jan. 11. Tarav.-era, northern purls l . January 11. Zealainlie. I.ytleltoti, 'i'iniaru, Jan. 11. Moeraki. Sydney client, .tanuary 12. Warrinino, .Melbourne, via south, Jauuarv 13. Arohiira. I'iulon, Ncl.-oil. We;t Coast, Jauuary 13. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICC. .MOVKMKXTS iiV STEAMER::. MOKKAKT, s.s.. loft Sydney January S fur VvellinL".,.m direct. Hue vVellinßlon t'-nuarv 1". Irtiti same day for Lyiteltoii Traiuliil's lo V.'ulriuioo at l.yttelton •it'll ve'uriii '•) Welliiiooa, leavins here 'foV Sidney January U. b w dyttusj' Jinuai'l' IS-

WARRIMOO, s.s., left Melbourne January 3 for ilobarl, southern port,;, ami Wellington. line Wellington January 12- J c Tranships to Mocraki anil returns to south- I' crn ports, Jlobart. and Melbourne. leaving > Wellington January 12. Due Melbourne Jiiunary 21. , , ' WIMMKItA, s.s., left Sydney January 3 for northern ports and Wellington. Due Wellington January 12. Leaves t-nmc day ] for Lyttelton and Ilunedin. MANUKA, s.s., leaves Melbourne Janu- j ary 10 for llu'bart, .southern Ports and i Wellington. Hue Wellington January 19. ! Leaves' fame day for Sydney direct. Due i Sydney January 23. OVERSEA SHtPPINC. STKAJIEIiS TO ARRIVE. From London. STAR OK INDIA (dur about January 12). sailed on November 4. via Australia,. Aucliland, and Napier. (Tyser Lino, agents.) OTAKJ (due about. January 13), Hailed on November 4, via Austra'.gi and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co.; agents.) RUAPEHU idue Wednesday morning). Killed oii November 25, via (.'ape Town and Ilobart. iNciv Zealand Shipping Co., agents. MVHI'J'AI (due about. February 5), sn| cd on November 28. via February 5), sailed Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) ~ TAfNUI (due about January 23 (sailed i on November 29. via Australian and Audiba.rt. fShaw, Saviil, and Albion Co-agents. MAM.VPJ (due about February 1), failed on December 14, via Auckland (Shaw, Saviil. alid Albion Co., agents.) ItOTORUA (due about February 4), sailed on December 25. via, Cape Town and Jlobart. (New Zealand Shipping Co-., agents.) From Liverpool. DRAYTON" GRANGE 'duo early this morning), sailed on October 24, for New Zealand ports. (F.-11.-S. Line, agents.) SOMERSET (due this evening), sailed nil November 2, via Cape Town imd Hobart. (F.-11.-S. Line, agents.) RANFFSHIRE (due about February 291, sailed on December 21, via Cape Town, Sydney, Newcastle, and Auckland. (F.-H.-S. Line, agents.) WAIMANA (due about February 16), sailed on December 23, via Australian ports and Auckland. (Shaw, Saviil, and Albion Co., agents.) From Montreal. RAKAIA (due about January 261. sailed on November 19, via Australia and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) WAIWERA (due about .March 6), sailed on December 28. via Australia, and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From New York. . MARIENFELS (due about January 15), sailed oil October 31, via Australia aud Auckland. (Dalgety ahd Co., agents) STAR OF SCOTLAND (due about January 27). sailed on November 18, via Australia and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) ..FALLS OF ORCIIY (due.about February 16), sailed on November 16, via Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co., agehtcO KIRKDALE (due .about March 24). sailed on December 13, via Australia and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.) From Vancouver. MARAMA (due at Auckland Januarv 16), sailed on December 27; (VLB.S. Co;; agents.) From Calcutta. APARIMA (due to-day), sailed on December 3, via Singapore and Audi; laud. (U.S.S. Co., agents.) SAILER TO Alt HIVE. QUEEN ELIZABETH, ship, sailed from Now York, October 17. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.) BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. LONDON, January 6. Arrived.—Norohann, aud llimutaka, from Wellington. Sailed.—Wliakarua. for Wellington. NEWCASTLE, January 6. Sailed.—Rio, for Kaipara. , Sailcd.-Pctone, lor Neiv Plymouth. SYDNEY,- 'January S. Sailed.—Mberaki (2 p.ni.), and Maitat (6 p.m.), lor Wellington. MELBOURNE. January 7; Arrived.—Manuka, from Bluff.

COASTAL, SATURDAY, JANUARY' 6. AUCKLAND.

'Arrived.—lnea (11 »•'»■), from Sydney.. Sailed.—nunhinb (12.30 P.m.), and Aparima (1.40 p.m.). for • Wellington; Kurow, for Knlparn and Sydney. Sailed.-Molidid (2 p.m.), . for.., southern ports. Passengers: Saloon—For WellinEion -Misses Speiicer, Ilitrrisan, Roberts, Rennie, Mrs. Speneer, Messrs. ■ Speiicer, Roberts, Cnniines, Elliott, and Master Stewart. Stulcd.-Iris. cable steamer . for West Coast: Haranui '11. steam trawler, for Dunedin and Campbell Islands. EAST CAPE. Drayton Grange passed for Wellington at 1.35 p.m. ' GISBOHNE. Kailcd.-Ripple (3.45 p.m.), for Wellingto"'- NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived.-Corlnha (hilduighl), from One(miduight)i for Hokian» Heads. Arrived.—Arahura (5 p.m.), from Wellington. WESTPORT. Arrived.—Taluuc (12.45 p.m.),' from Wellington. - • . . • ' - . Sailed.-Mahgapapa (8.30 p.m.), and hattuna (11.20 p.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON.. • Arrivcd.-Tarawera (9.45 a.m.), from Wellington. TIMARU-Arrlved.-.Clan Maclarcn (6 a.m.), from Bunbury. DUNEDIN. Arrived.-Ulimaroa, from northern ports; Star of Australia, from Lyttclton; Walloka. from Onmaru. Sailed.-Hauroto, for Westport. SUNDAY, JANUARY 7. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Wimmera (5.30 p.m.), from Sydney; Victoria, from southern ports, ONEHUNGA. Sailed.—Rarawa (3.30 p.m.), for Now Plymouth. EAST OAPE. Aparima passed south at 3.30 p.m. PATEA. Arrived.—Aorerc (9.35 a.m.), Mana (10.20 a.m.), and Kapuni (11 a.m.), from Wellington. NELSON. Arrived.—Nikau (3 a.m.), from Wellington; Arahura (6.30 a.m.), from Picton. LYTTF.LTON. Arrived.—Mararoa (i 1.20 a.m.), from Wellington. . . DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Tarawera, from Auckland, via East Coast ports; Tokohiarti, from Lytteltou; Invereargill, from southern ports'. Sailed—Star of Australia. (11.30 fl.m. from Port Chalmers), for Brisbane; Ulimaroa, for Melbourne, via Bluff. SOMERSET DUE TO-DAY. Late to-night or. early to-morrow morning the F.-H.-S. Line's steamer Somerset is dite nt Wellington from Liverpool, via way ports. The vessel lias 3200 lons of cargo to put out hero before sailing for Auckland, Lyttclton and Dunedin. , Following is a. list of the Somerset's passengers:—Saloon—For Wellington—Miss P. Rowley, Mrs. M. Rowley, Mr. Edward L. Dance, Lieut.-Colonel Coppiiiger and Di\ L. Harwood. Far other ports: Misses Marion Barry, E. Swanu, A. Watts. Maggie Papakuiii, Messrs. N. Barry, E., Watts, 0. Barryi T. Spencer, Humphrey Spencer, C. B. Westmacott and T. Barry, There are 171 passengers in other classes, amongst whoin are (he lollowiiig for Wellington—Misses M.'Dongall (3i, llaslam, Webster, Speiicer, Ohristison, Southern (3), Mcsdamcs Web.sler, Biddick shd M'Douunll. Messrs. M'Cuk i lough, Wootton, Urowi'i, Oakebread, Ben<nvU. Soulhcni (2i. Webster, Corinvcll. Blnekley. M'Ardle (2), Biddick, Bolton, and M-Dougall (2). KIA OKA ARRIVES HOME. Advice received oh Saturday by the local agents for the Shaw, Savill nnd Albion Company concerning the Kin, Ora. was to the effect that the steamer arrived at London from Wellington on Thursday murning, January .4, after a good pansage of 40 days. Her wool was in ample time for the sales. MA MA 111 LEAVES THE CAPE. Leaving London oil December 14, the Shaw, Savill nnd Albion Compiuv's steamer Mamnri coiilitmed her journev to Auckland and Wellington on Jaiiiiaiy 4. The vessel is duo a( Auckland nlumt Jnuuaiv «.7. and ni Wellington about the beginning ot t'cbruary. CLAN MACAULAY REPOUTKD. Homeward bound from Now Zealand io unmlflii, the Scales chartered s(earner Cln.ll Mnraulsiy passed Wilson's Promonlorv on Vriday-four and a half days out from Piclpii, 11.M.5. PIONF.EII'S MOVEMENTS. If.M.S. Pioneer is due m the Hilt/I' lrom Australian polls on .lanuarv 20. On January 22 the drill-ship leaves the southern port for Milfoid Sound. OH her wav hack to UmiMliii, where flic is floe on February 1. the Pioneer may possible call 111 I lip IlliilV again. Lyttclton will lie visited about (lie end of February, nnd I lie shin may renin in there inilll after Blister. On April 7 flic leaves for Wellington nml Auckland. AI'ABfMA DUK.TO-HAV. Apnrima, CalcuHn. bnal. left Auekl.iiid for WcDinstou ni, 1.40 p.m, ou balunli'.f. tiac Is «Sw iu port to-day,

THE RUAIIINE. Having left Auckland al, 12.30 .p.m. on Saturday, the New Zealand Shipping Company's I!.M.S. Rtiahlue should arrive at Wellington this morning. The liner leaves this port for London on January 11. Private advice received in Wellington stales'that the schooner Falcon was the first of the three sailers, winch left »elthird.

The Waipori is to undergo •!'»"»,,"> Lyttelton this week, as the result of Having bumped against, something «•"•" «< m imr nast Ouarantine Islam al jjiiiiiumi m Sa urdav last, from JloUavt. via Hl„tr An cvamiiiation by a, diver revealed 1 " Vn.-l (bat. oile of her pVateshrtd been denied on (he starboard bow. b. . a.-.l J was no leak she was allowed «. I» n,c "' to Timarti aud Well nglun. and is to Uc Celled at ifylldl-m r-r rufihci' exommation and overhaul before proceeding to Australia. This week (lie steamer Kiirijw is to load a cargo of timber nfc Kaiparn .for S.vdlic . After discharging al the latter port sbe will proceed m Bimbury M load jariah for New Zealand portt-; The Union Company's stMmcr TMoma-hnil.-i. which has been laid up at. Melbourne, for some time, was rel'ommissioned for Ihe Melbourile-Liluncestoii lihrislnias rush. The Lumigaua was unable to cope, with the holiday trafhe. Mr. Field, bite purser itr I lie Takapuila, is under orders to proceed to Auckland. An expected arrival in port early this morning i« the steamer Kotukn. from fircymouth. After partial discharge here the vessel proceeds to Lyttelton with Ihc remainder of her cargo of coal. Captain Phillips, formerly, of the Clari M'lntvre. is now in command of the Scales chartered steamer Clan Maelareu. On Saturday morning the Tyser liner Star of Canada moved over to the King s Wharf to commence Homeward loading. The vessel leaves for Clisbornc to-morrow morning, aud, after loading, at various constat'norte, returns to Wellington about Ja.nuo.rv 20. She takes her departure from this port for London about January 14. | Owing to the large number of vessels working in port aud also (he number which arc lo arrive Ibis week, it is anticipated that there will be a shortage of labour on the Wellington wharves for a few days. Owiii" lo dclav al Tima.ru the Kbouya. is not expected at Wellington until tomorrow. The vessel is scheduled to leave on the same day for New Plymouth, Westport, and Greymouth. On Saturday the Kunibnd, vteiit up on the Patent, Slip for overhaul. She sails on Wednesday for Greymouth. All arrival al Timaru on Saturday was the Scales chartered steamer Clan. Maclareii. She brought a cargo of jarrah from Bunbury. The Union tramp steamer Waitcmat.-i is expected lb clear Wellington on iTiday. January 12, for Newcastle, Batttvia, and Calcutta, Captain 11. G. Hutlon, of the Kitvua, came ashore, at Auckland this .week on holiday leave. Captain A. Wallis. of the Alua, has taken command of tho Kavua.

Bringing a .full load of wool from Wa. ngauui the Putiki arrived al Wellington yesterday. After discharge she proceeds to Westport to load for Wanganui. The liutlKaimpa is to sail for Westport and Karamea at- 5 p.m. 16-day. Mr. Jieed. second officer of the Monowai, who is shortly to . proceed .to England, came ashore at Wellington yesterday. Mr. Dinsmore, who is, to take his place, ,ioiii6 the ship at Auckland. Mr. J. L. Bi'isco, late of the Pukaki, has joined the Mouowai as third officer, vice Mn Upton. The following , arc the current rates of freight per.ton for coal cargoes from Newcastle to New Zealand ports.•'—Auckland 9s„ Gisbome its. Crt.i Napier ICs. 6d„ Wellington 93. 6d.. Wanganui 135., Lytteltou 10s.. Tliunru 10s. 6d.i Duucdin IDs: 6d„ and Bluff 10s. 6d.--These-afford an interesting comparison, with-. Uiosc filiated froih Newcastle foi' foreign ports, which are as follow-.-Mlohohllu :KIV-Eat! Francisco 18s. Acanulcb 18s., Guaymas 18s., Callao 225. 6d., Valparaiso 225., Pisagua 21s„. Manila If.;. 6d., Singapore 10s. 6d., and Java 10s. 6d. Between 4 iilitl 5 o'clock on Saturday afternoon the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company's new steamer Zealaiulic berthed at (he King's wharf to discharge the Wellington portion of her Liverpool cargo. She leaves. for Lytteltou and Duncdiu about Thursday next. It is exported that the Delphic will berth at Jervois O.uay to-morrow. She will leave for the Bluff on ■ Wednesday.