SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1352, 1 February 1912, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

MASKS OF Till; JIOOX. FEIiRI'AIIV. Day. llr. m. Full monn i '!;"«■ "I.iisi niiarUT 10 "-\\ I'- 1 "- Ni-w iiioi.ll 18 i> H !>•!"• Kir.-it (Hiarter 20 <> 57 I'- , "- ■ JIOOX. Moon ri:-es to-day, 6.23 !>-■'»-: sois ' °-' a.m. Friday. HIGH WATKU. To-day, 1.35 a.m.; 2.12 ,n-m-Tu-morrow, 2.56 a.m.; 5.11 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 4.W a.m.; seU«, 7.13 P-m. ARRIVALS.

AYEDXEiiIUY. JAN'UAUV 31. QOKKN OF TIJK SOUTH, s.B. (5 a.m.), 19a tone, Harvey, from ~-i;>x ," "- ~d . ,,c i i nU a d A a.n,.». m tons. Kc. l£n3liS£fSg% Sioad, Johnston. Curtis, A. hiiiyll. • <"?»W; Cist Lcab.li, lvncs, Luc:-.?, Wynne, Sljlcj, Tcnuant, J. Pattison, n-nri 2 ehiMrcn. J ■ fries, Lock. Kcinpthorne. ami, uliild, »>'.; liam,;, J. FuHcv ar.d child i-m t" •""' - children. Emaimel and {aim y. \\. H. Cαl ter. Sirat-ton. Stohr. K. Mattliews Rvcntoi.. Smith. Kev. I'athor Jtistin. Brigadier GiM, ir<! <on Detective Isi-c 1. Mewrs. IT. 1. noopor. "D. Ooliin.. S. Clos,. B. Murphj. Seville and child, "avy Jlaster M Oil nson, Car-. Tcnnant, A. 11. Koliinson, h. 11. Howard. H. O. Hodger A.I). Lack. louiiehusband, Williams. J. Filler, Smith. .1. Tcnnant. E. G- W'ildash. hnlanuel, \\. 1 ■ or f Williamson. Kabai/., D. K. Logan, Ji'l'c'n.rip H. U- Palmer. 1(. Wilson, hvenson Smith K. G. Hnrwood, TroEs C. Luke, 0 S Mocni C. E. Pcmbcrton: 60 Btccraue. MANAF.OA. s.s. 1".<3 a.m.), VJI tons. Hart, fr COKINNA! K ?.'s. (7.50 a.m.), 1271 tons, Cameron, from Lyttclton. AIjKXAJTDKR. us- ("■=? a.m.), 377 ions. Vicfccrinan. from Tcrakohe. BLENHEIM, s.s. (8 a.m.). 120 ton?, Wilkinson, from Blanheira. KAPITI, s.s. (8.10 a.m.). 2« tons, Sawyers, from Wanganui. , OPAWA. s.s. (8.35 a.m.). 110 tor.e, lucholae, from Bk-nlieiin. MATATUA, s.s. (4.« p.m.), 6188 tons, fccynIARAIIUKA.'s'.G.Si7.3O p.m.), 1596 tons, Lambert, from West Coa*t. Nelion. and Pictou. I'as-"ii l rers: Saloon—Misses Winslcy, Henderson,' Churchill. Thomas, Voolcr, Barrett, Moore, Cochrane, fieo!lo:-li, Tavcndale. Cameron, Colli? (2), Ch.imliirlniM. Jl'Glarry, Hod'.ev, Douc-1.-i'j, Henry, Low, Dr.glcy, Jluraparies, llurfiel. Jlsx,- Atkinwn, Diion, : Corrv, Kins. Lcnalian, Campbell. Kiinnex, Biiliff, Falconer, JfConway, Spitlal, Brooks (t) :,tos(!onics liariett. Suiitli. Grains and 4 children, Tracoy. anJ 3 childre:i. Williams mid 2 children, Yonns, 'fhwaitcs. Ward and child," Guy. Moloney. Haycock and child' Irvine, V.obortson. liodwood and infant. Gillies. Corry, Ilyltun. Jlallisan and child Powell. Edward. Kcwrinn and 2 children. Messrs. F.sdcton, Kiiiith, Roche, Orai!>«. llayncs, Scott: Gandell, Anderron, Ho-.vell Ca!tijib»ll, Walker.' Brown (?.). Winsett-. Campbell, Findlay (2), C-allaher, W. Bright. Hc-v. ('i-onin. and M'Jlenamin, T-.k 1 ", Mitj-lu'll. Palmer. Irvine, Jlnyes, Dnimmonrt. Y>r. Gihb, Gash. I'fivie, Beiitley. Allen, Carlisle, Porter, Hyman, Sdowl. Crnnip, Hawell, Sniit.li. M'Conway, Jlolcroft, Corbott, Jloore, Ward, Newman.

DF.PAFITURES. WEDNESDAY. JANtAHY 31. ZEALAND IC, s.s. (5.5 a.m.), 10,693 tons, Brecn, for, l'iclon. HUIA, S£. (11.23 a.m.), 127 tons, Diirt, for ■ l\Vf ISNA. 6.R. (12.45 P.m.), 1212 ton?, Watboh, for Pkton aud...Wellin!jton. l'asscuEcrß—.Saloon: For Policn, Sat-'.erley, llethcll, Aldoii«, Cliisiioll, lieswick, licid. Sheridan, Smart, ISarraiul, Fell, \dams, Mesclsmes Watts, Smith, 'Wells, Innk, Fryer, liunsjey, linker. Major Turner, J'essrs. Imiis. Uilte. For Kcleoii— •Missi-s Smith, Wilkinson. Brown, Sobio. Smith, Mosdames Smith, Ward. Towr.fend, ■B.T.it'j, Broad, Thyniie. Cii'Cs, !)r. GibU-, Mc.-.sri. Aubrey, Wynn-Wiiiinms, Ward, Burraud, Broad, Tliynne. llawko, Wilfon, Vavasour. llawson, liainc, Vauglian, '(Jr.iver-, Ww : oii, and Crisp. KAPITI.r s.s. (2.25 p.m.). 2« tons. Sawyers, 'for Piinonpa. PUTIKI, 6.5. (4.20 p.m.), <ra tons, Wahl'etroni. for Waiiganui. KAPUSI,' s.s. (4.55 p.m.), 150 tons, M'ln- ■ los-li. for l'ak-.i, CLAJf MACLAKKS. s.s. (5.10 p.m.), !";532 tons, Shearer, lor Port Kcisbla arid London. OEKTIK. fi.s. (5.35 p.m.), K9 tons, Rodger, for Foxton. OUKF.N OF THE SOUTIF. f.s. (5.55 p.m.), 198 tons, Harvey, for Foxton. WAll'Oßl.'s.s. (5.45 p.m.), 1919 tons, for Lyttcllon. \ COIiIKJi'A, s.s. (6.5 p.m.), 1271 tons, Cameron, for Kelson, New Plymouth, and Onehiinga. OI'AWA, s.s. (7 p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholle, for Blenheim. TAVIUM, s.s. (7.25 p.m.), 1465 tons, Brown, for Napier. • MAOHI. s.«. (8.5 p.m.), 3393 tons, Aldwoll, .for LyUf:Uon., J'aEJCAKers:.Saloon-Misses .Jt'llivriglit.' Ifnrisoiijt.'jiillor., Telfer, Gow. Wakclin,-Brifjhtr-.FoslCt /121, Molineaux, Drew,'Ktlgar, Cari'iii'Kton. fi.ooclman, Johnston, Bennett (2).' Jfartin, I'earoe, Harris (2), Brisrht; Avcrill. Hunt. M'Naitirht. HacBerty, Hume, Jtuddoek, Irvine,. Towneend, Ualse. Jfllcath. Maxwell. Mcfdamos Hard-wii'li-Smith, Milne. Haywaril, Molineaiix, V.dgai, Hales, Wolslon, Wo.ids, Bennett. Preston and 2 children, Martin, Addieon and eUild, Kitt, Thomas. Harris, Avcrill mid eliil'J. Brownlcy and child, Ifohlw, Clark, llaicrh. Pauiwm and 2 children, Siiißloton, and Gabslty. Dr. Wolston. l!ev. Pattison. Professor I!. J. Scott, Dr. Hard-wiek-Smith. Jfajor Cadell. Messrs. Stenheiis. Harper. Hartpill. Ca.ldwell. Collins, Brown, llilne, Trty-fl. Iml:e. Withell, Evans. Kdear, Nebon. Hales. Preston, Avcrill (3). ManneriiiK. Clei>ry. Harris, Falk. Jenkins. Scverno, Ornnt. Nichol, Pearte. Curtis. Closs. Itiddcll. Murgath, Crawford, Macniniib, Ifaiuli, Singleton, Gp.dsloy. Kohec, lliclit. MANAIiOA. 6.5. (8.10 122 tons, Hart, for Havelook. BIjEXHEIM. s.s. (8.10 p.m.!, 120 l-oiir. Wilkinson, for Blenheim. ATjEXANDEK. s.s. (7.50 p.m.), 377. tons, Tricknrirnn. for Terakolip. COUXTFSS. stonm trawler (9.35 p.m.), 97 tons, Itoyie, for Cook Strait.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Hineinoa, AVcstport, February 1. Waimea, AYanganui. February 1. Wayerley, Picton, February 1. Kiripaka, Paten, February 1. Mann, Pa.toa, February 1. Niknu, Nelson; Motueka, February 1. Mararoa.--J.yttellon; February 1. Talun.e, Suva, via Auckland, February 1. Tahiti, San Francisco, via way ports, February 1. Victoria. Dunedin, Lyttelton, Feb. 1. Mangapapa, Westport. February 1. Wakatu, Lyttolton, Kaikoura, Feb. 1. Pateena, Nelson, Picton, February 1. Defender, Karamca, February 1. Kaiapoi Napier, February 1. Opawa, Blenheim, February 2. . Queen of the South. Foxton, Feb. 2. Gertie, Foxton, February 2. Huia. Waiißttiiui. February 2. Blenheim. Blenheim. February 2. Kaptini. Patea, February 2. Maori, Lyttelton, February 2. Whangape, Westnort. February 2. ~ Tai-awera, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Feb. 2. Ruapehu, Napier. February 2. Warrimoo, Melbourne, via south, Feb. 2. Ilakaia, Montreal, vin Auckland. Ycb. 2. Aorero, I'ntca, February Z. Poherua, Oroyraoiith, February 2. Jton, Terakohe, February i. Mapourika. AVest Coast, Nelson, Fell. 3. ltakaia,. Montreal, via wa.v Dorti=, Feb. 3. Kairaki, Kaiapoi, February 3 . t'tar of Scotland, New York, \fa Auckland. February 4. Hippie, Gisborne, February 4. Monowai, Dunedin, Lyttelton, February 4. Anglo-Mexican, Napier. February 5. Tuinui. Waitara, February 5. Konnya, southern ports, February 6. Mokoia, northern ports. February 7. Tongnriro, Wanganui, February 8.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Arapatra, Wnntranui. Fchniary I. Taimii, Lyttdton, Fclimary 1. Stormbird, Waimanni. February 1. ■ft'nverley, Nelson, West Coast, Feb. 1. Kii-ipakn, P.itca. Fcliniory 1. Mima, l'alca, February 1. Xiltiui. Nt4.on. MoUickii, February 1. ' Jliiraroa, lijltclton, February 1. Victoria, Sydney, via northern ports. Foliriiarv 1. Manuka, via Fouth, Feb. 1. Kni.tnoi. Wustnort, Fpliniary 1. Cliviwa, likn'ieim, Fcbimry 2. Oiiwii of the Wout'i. Foxton, Feb. 1. fiertie, I-'oslon, Fe'irn/iry 2. iluia. irotui-'iii. FebriK-.-y 2. I'.lenlioim. lik-iihciiM. Foljrn:.ry Z. Kapniii, Patoa. FebriMry 2. J'-i'i-nna. I'icl'in. Nelson, Fibruiiry Z. ysnri. f.vi.'.-lt-m, I-Vhriii.ry Z. V\-;il;r.tu. K:iii:fiiir;i. I.vili'Unii. [•'ebruarv 2. TViirriii'iin. Sydney ilirct. F.-lininry 2. Tari'wM-i, in:!-lli.-ri: j»:iri --. l-'bruary 2. ■JMliili. SyiJiK-y. !'i-lininr.v Z. Waim™, N"''l-on. Fcbni:iry 2. 'Aorere. V:>U-r. Kelin.ary 2. Ara'iiirii. I'irtor,, Nclh.hi, Wcsl Const, Fflirijiiry 3. \Vli:iii!!niip. TiVllellon. Fcliniury 3. ymtatuii, (ii-biiriu , . Feiirmrv 3. Kiiinki. K:ii-inoi, Fcbrniiry 3. I'ohwin. Xi'.nl"!-. Fi'bninry 3. .Mann-.ini'i'. Wc-tpoi-l. Knniincii. Feb. 5. TaVi'iii'i',''\Vii"it"irn.'"Miil;iiii, ii'brna'ry 5. '■lomnvai, iiort)u-rn port-. Mrnnry 5. star of Scot.l.'inil. Lvwcllcn, Fdirnary 5. ilapomlka. Nelson, West Coast, Fob. 6.

lI'PPl?. Napier, Gisliorne. February 6. Mokoiu. l.yticlton, Dunedin, Feb. 7. iuiißariro, London. February 10. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. -MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. VICTOIU.V. .-,.., left Dunedin January jO I'm- L.vttciton anil AVi-llinirton. Due Wellington February I. Loaves same day for northern porta anil Syrtnr,-. Due Sydney | ~,W Altl!! M P o ' *.?.. \vU Melbourne Junuary 21 for llobart. ..outhuru polls, and Weilinstoii. Due Wellington February 2. ~ l' ! l, v cs ■"■i""- , rt-iy for Sydney direct. Due hydiipy I'cbriiiiry 6. -i'''V" VX u' ■"••"'•• ll ' [l Melbourne .lannary •>!, lor Holiart, i-outliorii port*, and Welliiirioii. Due Wellington February 9. Lravivi mmc- day for Sydney direct. Due hi'dnoy ii>bru:iry 13 ICaVeS ' S - V ' lno - V °" >■<>»• iiarj J or Wellington direct. Due Wellington I'chruary V. Leavtw Februarv 8 [or southern port*, Hubarl., and Mclijuunic. Due Melbourne, February 17. OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. From London. MUIUTAT (duo about Februay 2), sailed on November 28, via Australia and Auckland. (Tys-jr Line, agents.) MAMARI (duo about February 1), sailed on December 14, via Auckland. (bhaw, op.vill, <iiid Albion Co., agents.) JtOTOKUA (due about February 4), sailed on December 23, via Cnpo Town and Hobart. (New Z-jal.ind Shipping 00., agents.) MIMIRO (duo about March 2), sailed on December 28, via Australia ana Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) lONIC (due about February '0). tailed on January 4, via Capn Town .ind jtobart. (Shaw. SnviU, and Albion Co., agents.) TURAKINA (tine about March 5. tailed on January 19. via Capo Town and Ho'oart. (New "enlnud Shipping Co., age.vs.) lIURUNUI (due about March 191, sailed on January 26, via Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From Liverpool. BANFKSUIUE (due ahout February 29) saibd on December 21, via Cape limn Sydney, Newcastle, and Auckland. (I -H.-S. Line, agents.) WAIMANA (due about February 18), sailed on December 25. via Australian ports and Auckland. (Shaw. SaviU, and Albion Co., agents.) ' SUSSEX (dit3 about March 22), sailed on January 12, via Sydney, Newcastle, and Auckland. (F.-H.-S. Line, agents.) From Montreal. RAKAIA (due about February 3). sailed on November 19, via Australia and Auckland. (New ZcaJaud fihippirg Co., agents.) WAIWEKA (due about March 6), Foiled on December 28, via Australia and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) WAKANUI (due about March 29). sailed on January 19. via Australian norts and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From Now York. STAK OF SCOTLAND (due about February 4)... f-ailcd on Noveinlnr 18. via Australia and Auckland. (Tyser Lin;, agents.) FALLS OF Oncil'Y (due about February 61. sk"cS on November 16, via Auckland and Nanior. (Vflcumm Oil Co.. ngunts./ KIRKDALE (duo about March 24',. pa>'cd on Ijeccmbsr 13, via Australia and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.) From Phlladsluliia. TERRIER (due nbout February 18). failed November, via Dmiodjn and Lyttelton. (Gollin and Co., agents.) From San Francisco, TAHITI (due about February 1), -nilnd on January 10. via Papeete and Karaioaja. (U.S.S. Co.. acents.) SAILER TO ARRIVE. QUEEN ELIZABETH, ship, sailed from New York, October 17. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.) BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. SYDNEY, January 31. Soiled.—Wimmer.T (1.30 R.m.), for Auckland. MELBOURNE, January 31. Saited.- Joseph Craig, for Kaipara; Mcana, for Bluff, via. Bobart. FKEMANTLE. January 31. Arrived.—Morea, from London. LONDON, January 30. Sailed— Indrabaralr, for Wellington. "rfpTTfrt . .. .. '..•=..■„ CoJtSfA'C': . WEDNESDAY, JANUAItY 31. . AUCKLAND. ' Sailed—Atua (3.20 pin.),' for Tonga and Samoa. EAST CAPE. Talunc passed, bound for Wellington, at 4.10 p.m. NAPIER. Sailed.—Ka.in.poi (2.15 p.m.), for Greymouth, via Wellington. WAITAKA. Sailed.—Rarawa, for Onehunga. PATEA. Railed.—Klripaka (7.45 p.m.); for Welton. To sail.-lfana (8.30 p.m.), for Wellington. . . WANGANDI. Sailed.-Waimoa (6.30 p.m.), for Wellington.:.... .■.-.. '7•■:■■'■.■■, : - ' . •■■■■■ :■■■ phjTON. ■•'•■.■■■ Arriv'ed.-Zealandio (10.30 a.m.),"from Wellington; Pateena. (4.50 p.m.), from WellingI To sail.-Waverley (9.30 p.m.), for Wcl-■li'ng-tou.

JIOTUEKA. Sailcd.-Nikau (6 p.m.), lor Wellington. KELSON. Arrived.—Mi>,nourika (4.30 a.m.), and Kai.ton (8 a.m.), from Wellington. AVESTPOBT. Sailed.-Mausapapa (11.30 a.m.), for WeiIi, " Bl< "'- LYTTKLTON. Arrived.-Hiniilangi (9.10 a.m.), from Wellington; Monowai (2.15 p.m.), from Wellington; Breeze, from Wellington; Kittaw.i, from Gvoyniouth. • Sailed—?.loray»hire (6 a.m.). for Avonmouth; Himitangi (6.20 p.m.), for Chatham Islands; Ngatoro (3.30 a.m.), for Greymouth; Lily, suhooiur, for Greymouth; Kairaki, for Piclon; Cyguet, for Kaikoura; Monowai, for Duiiedin. Sailcd.-Victoria (9 p.m.), for Wellington, northern ports, and Sydney. PaSsengersHaloon: For Wellington—Misses Rallies, Cappel, Beau (2). Edinghara. Mesdames Foeter and 3 children, Dean, M'llroy and 2 children, Hall, W. Wallis, Messrs. M'llroy, W. Foster, Fraiser, Somes, Hargreaves, Wright, Clayton, Murrell. For. Napicr--Missos RnUon, Pickney (2).- Marriott, JoH, Smale, Mcrdaincs Marriott, Davis, Messrs. Cockroft. Florance. A. Thomson. For Oisborne—Misses Howard. Nicholls, Rice, Bradley. Mesdaines Marshall, Oldfield, Messrs. J. Marshall, J. D. Davey. Oldfield, Olliver. For Auckland-Misses Tait. Nesbitt, Wood. Brierly. Mesdames Kawson; Ilighcs and child. Messrs. AVaffron, Rawson. Coates, G. Wood, Orr, Barnard. For Sydney-Misses Carew (3), Hall, Dennis, Mr. W. A. Carew. Sailed.-Mararoa (6.15 p.m.), for Wellington. Passengers: Saloon—Misees Coats, M'Cluro (3), Ferrier, Wyllic, Sibly f Kettle, Rakes, Blackic, Cunnington, M'Dermott, Winfio'd. Siinme, Taylor, M'Gregor. Oonu, Miller, Itargreavcs, Crawshaw, Leitch, Newten, Mesdames Boon, Webber, M'Lcnnan. Itevall. Poole, Donald, Oarmichael and 3 children. Day and 4 children. Richards, draco, Br. Fox. Ticv. Richards. Misses Allen (2), Boon, W. Jlilne, Revell, Broker, Enrle, Coats, Teschemalicr-Shute, ilaxscll. M'Donaid. Poolp. Stevenson, Steeds, Bailey, Langmuire, Wright, Steel. Slonian. Hardy, Lathcm. Hutchison, Guy, Tosswill, Dunn, Hunter, Wilson, Newton, Jl'Donald, Smith, Lockn-ood. Lowe, PrcndiTvillc. Faleli, Carmichael, Oracc; and 25 steerage. DUNEDIN. Sailed.—Warrimoo. for Sydney, via Cook Strait. Pasfciigero-Saloon: For AA'elling-ton-JKsses Whitehead. Haslctt. Carey, Warren, Steven, Uosie, Morrison, Montgomery, McEdamci? Trcgcrthcr, Bossence, Horsburgh. Nathan, Steven, Sprigg, Neale, O'Dowd, Messrs. Tregerther, Bossence, Sprigg, Lang, Larking, O'Dowd, Redstone, Newman. For Sydney—Mifipes Pearce, Stewart, Popple, Wells, ?«!£sdamos Page, Pearec, Messrs. Price, RrLchie, Hazlett, Page, Pearce, Sisters of Charity (2). Sailed—Kaipara, for Lyttelton.

THIS WEEK'S SYDNEY BOAT. Fine weather characterised the Manuka's trip from Sydney to Wellington this week. The New South Wales port was left at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and arrival made at AVellington ycntefday morning. Having berthed at, the QueenVs Wharf No. 6. the Maniikn commenced to discharge the following cargo before proceeding to southern portis, ilolnrl, and Melbourne, at 5 p.m. to-day:—lM steel rails. 276 packaeos naper, 20 er:itcs inarhle, 355 boxes soap, 31 I'iK-ivi tea, Zi cylindcrfl CO2. 57 packaess periodicals. £16 baga oxide iron. 4-1 hales siUTiir cane. 167 e-a-fes pine.'. 64 baea t:ipioca, J 39 ¥r>«kii salt. 54 drums carbide. £C case:; .'-ardinei-, 75 t-jftt conserves. 75 [■uses fifiieva, and quantity or sundries: :i|.;-j tre.iiKhipiiieiit" ex (Jutlirie, Orniiia. Araraac, Age. fiiitliringcn. Seyillitz, (ioslar. KeiuUbiir,'. I'ui'th. Altoua, l'erigrine.

MHilliO PASSHS GAI'R TOWS. C'alil" advice received .-laics Hint Hip Ty.-tT liner JTimlro. biiiind tniiii London to Melbourne. Syiliiey, mid New Zealand ports, import Cape Town on Jnniiiiry 24. The is due in Wellington about March 2. MATATVA TO M)AD. An arriv.il in port from Nelson last pvcninir was Hie Shaw, Savill stenmcr Mauitnn. Jiomoward loading will bo commonocd at this port, and the vessel will bo

dispatched for Gisborne and other New Zealand ports on Saturday. February 22 is the date on which flic leaver liyttclton linally for London. TAHITI AHHIVKS AT 6 A.M. At 8..'0 p.m. lust evening IUI.S. Tahiti icprirlfd t:> the !wal wirelpss elation tl:s* it was Dxiierled to i-.ako port n-t 6 :i.i». u>. day. Slie berths at No. 16 Jcrvois Quay mi arrival, and after (ouipleling discharge of her AiiKM-ic'in and Island'- rargu, leaves for Sydney :it 5 p.m. to-morrow. IiAKAIA DUE SUNDAY NOW. Instead of arriving at Wellington from Montreal, via way ports, on Saturday, as expected, the New Zealand Shipping to. s liaUaia will not reach Wellington until Sunday. She has been delayed at Auckland. RUAHTNE AT MONTR VIDEO. Cable advice received by the local agent* states that R..M.S. Ruabine, which lclt Wellington for London on January 11, continued her journey from llonte Video on Tuesday, January 30. SUIPPED AT WELLINGTON. The Shaw, SaviU and Albion Co.'ii steamet Zcalandic, whioh left Wellington early y<i lerday morning for l'icton, took the folio ./ing cargo from V'ellinslon for London. —2903 carcasses frozen mutton and lamb, E2 cases kidiiove, 2 cases general, 7959 bales wool, 1267 baies hemp, 67 bales ton, 144 casks tallow, 50 casks polts. NORFOLK REPORTED. Advice received by the local agents for the F.-H.-S. Line h to the effect that the steamer Norfolk arrived at Monte Video on Sunday last. Sho left Wellington on January 4. for Avonmouth, and is due at her destination on February 21. DRAYTON GRANGE'S ITINERARY. The F.-H.-S. steamer Drayton Grange leavos the Bluff for Wailara to-day. She proceeds thence to Picton and Wellington, being due here on February 13. Sailing acain on February 17, for Timaru and Lyttclton, the Drayton Grange leaves the latter port linally for Avoiimouth on February 24, MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Captain Smith, late of the Orari. is coming out to New Zealand in command of the Turakina. The steamer is due at Wellington from London on .March 5. Captain W. Scott has resumed command of,the Kowhai. relieving Oaptain Baldwin, who is ashore for orders. Mr. Bru<;c chief officer of the Kowhai. is ashore for instructions, and Mr. W. Careentine is now chief ol the vessel. Mr. W. Lindsay, chief officer of the Taviuni , , left the vessel at Wellington yesterday, and proceeds to Sydney to-morrow. Mr. A. Naylor. lato second officer of tho Komiita, has joinod tho Taviuni as chief. Mr. W. Suckling, second officer of tho Taviuni, aluo left the vessel to proceed to Sydney. Mr. F. V. ?,em. third officer ot the Manuka, is ashore for orelere. Mr. C. Nimmilh, (second engineer of tho Alerandcr, h.-s come ji,s):ore. The vacancy has been filled by' the appointment of Mr. D. M'lutyre. Mr. J. Arnold has joined the Aloxunder as second officer, vice Mr. H. W. Vile. Captain Schub-.e. who is master of tho now stoamer Onourl. built at Home for Heece ' Bros., Christelmrc.h, was formerly in command of the ill-fated Mary Isabel, when the barqncnlitic was engaged in bringing niles for the Wellington dock works. Ho loft the sailer a short while' before her last. trip. Mr. S. Georee. nurser of the Manuka, left (lie Te.~cd at Sydney on holiday leave, Mr. 0. C. Down, late of the Mapourika, is relieving him. The trin to Svdnsy from Pugft Sound which will-shortly be commenced by tho Everett C. GririgF. tho oniy six-mastod linrriucnlinc known in Australia, and one of the few sailors cciuinped with "wireless," will extend to Newcastle, as she is shippinc some lumber for that port. Latest charters include the Union Company's training ship Dartford, 1274 tons, and tho four-manted cchooner W. 11. Talbot, 743 tons. The former takes coal to San -Francisco from Newcastle, thence timber from Eureka to Sydney. The latter .vessel is to bring lumber from Columbia River to Dunedin. At 6 a.m. ycaU-rday the F.-H.-S. steamer Morayshirc cleared Lyttelton for Avonmouth. She is due at the Home port about March 21. A nroiec.tcd departure from Wellington for LytU'ltou thia afternoon is tho ShawSavill steamer Tainui. Instead of leaving Wellington for Nel-..spit-at, lr.p,iai\o;i. Saturday—hor usunl time -tlie'AncUor LineVsleafficr Nikau will ta| io lier departure at 7.30 p.m. Kairnki, s.ti., will not arrive at Pctono from Kaiapoi until Saturday.' She returns on . tho same day. ■- , Due at Wellington from New York, via way ports, on Sunday, the Tveer liner Star of Scotland will subsco.uently continue her journey to Lyltclton, Dnncdin, and the Bluff. - It i= some considerable time, (since a Tyeer steamer visited Iho Blnir to discharge Now York cargo. The 'J'yser liner Muritai will arrive at Wellington from London, via way portp, tomorrow. The Talunc is expected to arrive at Wellington from Suva, via Auckland, between i and 10 o'clock this evening. After discharging 600 tons of fruit at this port, sho leaver for Napier to load sheep for Lyttelton. From the southern port she begins the return trip to Auckland and Suva.

Tho Union steamer Kaiapoi is expected to put into Wellington for bunkers to-day. She is now en route from Napier to Westport.

Yesterday morning the Stormbird came off the Wellington Patent Slip, and the Wairnu was taken up. The AVaimea. will be placed on the Slip to-day, ami the Mangapapa, whioli arrives from Westport to-day, on Saturday. Probably nlro the Imqucntinc Carln will occupy the cradle this week-end.