SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1360, 10 February 1912, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

——a PHASES OF THE MOON. FEBRUARY. Day. Hγ. m. full moon 3 11 28 a.m. Ijast quarter ID 12 21 p.m. Now moon 18 514 p.m. tirst quarter 25 6 57 p.m. MOOX. Moon rises to-day. 10.35 p.m.; sets, 217 p.m. HIGH WATER. To-day, 10.46 a.m.; 11.2 p.m. .to-morrow, 11.33 a.m.; 11.56 p.m. SUN. Sun decs to-day, 5.5 a.m.; ssts, 7.3 p.m. ARRIVALS. FKIDAT, FEBRUARY 9. MiENnKIM. F <~ (4.35 am .,_ m , wn . kl "so\. from fllcnheim. MOAN A a.s. (5.25 a.m.). 3915 tons, Collins, nn.! r » u oUrnc V, n ° bart ' n1 Dunndin nml F.Mtelton. Passcnscrß: Saloon-Misses iVeadownroft, If/Cenzio. Popplewell, LawHI?!* , ~A ,nl,rosc' Jr - -"ill. Hill, Stuart, SvT n l' ~? ,1'n,,r, I ' n,,r - l ll' , vnolrt i .. Honcyfield. Jles»TJ i' o, ™"'-.?- "etHune, Adams, Garner, J. Cork, Chisholm, Oampbell and child. White nml 2 children, Fox and child Sliircr. Lawrence, li-sv. W. Shirer. Keen.™ Messrs. Cnrrintrton, Smedlcy. Lawrence Jl<™a.rd, Cantajn Holmes, Spcnce. Hill, Adams, 0. Chishoim, Campbell. Salmon. London, Wood, Drummond, Warner- 29 stcerniw POMKRUA, s.s. (5.50 a.m.), 1175 tons, Cameron, from Greymouth. , OPAW , A - ■'•»• '& i.m.l, 110 tons, Xicholas, from Blenheim. MAOUI. s.s. (6.55 a.m.), 3399 tons, Aldwell, from Lyttolton. MANAROA. s.s. (8.10 a.m.), 122 tons, Hart, from Motuebti. KOOXYA, s.s. (9.25 a.m.), 1091 tons, from soulhern ports. WBIMERA, s.s. (11 a.m.), Kell. from Sydney, via northern ports. JtAMAHI, s.s. (11.5 a.m.), 7689 tons, Morton, from London, via Auckland. QUEEN OP THE SOUTH, e.s. (12.15 p.m.). 198 tons. Harvey, from Foxton. PUKAKI, s.s. (3.10 p.m.), 1444 tons, Tate, FALLS "OF OIU3HY. s.s. (6.5 p.m.), 4904 tons, Milloy, from New York, via way ports. GERTIE, s.s. (11.15 p.m.), 269 tons, Rodger, from Foxton. DEPARTURES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9. MANAKOA. s.s. (12.10 p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, for Motneka. PATEENA, s.s. (12.55 p.m.), 1212 tons, Wtttwn, for Picton and Nelson. AORERE, s.s. (5.15 p.m.), 77 tons, Fisk, for Patea. KIRIPAKA, s.s. (5.15 p.m.), 133 ton?, Croneher, for Patea. -BLENHEIM, s.s. (5.15 p.m.), 120 tons, Wilkinson, for Blenheim. MOAXA, b.s. (5.35 p.m.). 3915 tons, Collins, lor Sydney. Passengers: Saloon—Nurse Garry, Hisses Nathan. Neale (2), Cooper, Johnston, M'Kinnon, Rust, Hudson, Ensland, Stitt, White, Pooks. Rathbone, Dix, Haijclnnil, K. Firth, Firth, Satchcll, Hclwell, Powell. Tlolper f2). hrinkman, Clark, Ilesdames Hareourt and 3 children, M'Donald and 2 children, Webster, J. Bibhy, Wilson, Dingan, Graveson, W. 11. liathbone, 0. MaitJand, Roberts and 2 children. Smith, M Kic, Roacli, Rose. A. Ooldie. Percy. .T. T. Lane, jrDonall, Satchcll, Hoone and child, MKinnon, Drake, Wolston, J. Fuller, Lamble, Graveson, Major Whitney, Rev. Fathers Bannon, O'Sullivan, Messrs. J. Bibhy, Graveson, Luseombe, E. J. Haves Gardner, 0. Wilson, F. Webb, Picrcy 'W H. Eathbone. R. Younpf, O. Hnrcourt.'H. E. Snell, ,!. 11. Rabuu. Jno. Fuller, Mauchan, K;pgh. P. J. Morris. Sager, A. G. Veich, ltoberK Smith. M'Kie, Reach, A. Goldic, M'Kinnon. Drake, 11. C. Stevens, W If Cook, Wolston. H. 0. Webb, Hamlin, G. 11. Pye, 11. E. Hulbert, J. D. Henry, W. Steven, >V. C. Dimoch. Jas. Collier, M'Lcod, Stam, A. NofTke. Bell, C. A. Hamlin, W. C. Harley. J. M'Orceor, Hart. WIMIIERA, s.s. (7.50 p.m.), 3022 tons, Kcll, for Lyttalton and Dunedin. MAORI, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 3399 tons, Aldwell, for Lyttelton. Pa-ssengsrs: Kaloon-Mispes flcll, Wilson, Kitlip, Andrews, Christie, Hawks, Wilhns, Harwood, Hawks, Aubrey, Wilson, M'Crisor. Mesdames Hall, Anderson, Mchol. Crawford,' Hall. J. Gordon, Atkinson, Wendlcbourne. Adams. Cowan, Hawks, Lake, Cornsr, Warren, 8011, liruce. Nagle, Miller, Wilson, Willan and 2 children, Dawson and 2 children, Major Cadoll, Rev. Fee, Messrs. Blackbonrne,' Russell, Moronev, Thos. Drown. A. R. Hislop. Stork, Wood. Nichol, Do TraJTord, J. B. Clorkson, Whitcombe, Andsrson. G. Harris, Mill, Taylor, Ox-ley,, Tanner, Crawford. Johnson, Millnr, J. Gordon, Player, W. IX 'Johnson, Swinburne, A. C. Brown. Douglas, Ingram. W. Baker, Granmett, Harley, Nettleton, Marpetts, A. J. Cowles. Cameron, Banks. AbcrMthy, Rutherford, Doujall. Mitchell, Snooks. Richardson, Johnson, Nuthay AOP.ANGI. s.s. (9.25 p.m.), «68 tons, Stevens, for San Francisco, via way ports. (Possenger-list published yesterday.) EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Kapuni, Patea, February 10. Tongariro. Wanganui, February 10. Storralnrd, Wanganui, Februnry 10. Kapuni, Patea, February 10. Kiripaka. Patea, February 10. Nikau, Ncl.-on, Jlotueka. February 10 Mararoa. Lyttelton. February 10 Jlappurika, West Coast, Nelson, Feb. 10. Kapiti, Lyttelton, February 10. Kahti, East Coast February 10. Wakatu, Lyttelton. Kaikou'ra, Feb. 10. ' Pateena, Nelson, Pict.on. Fjbmary 10. ' Canopus, Westport. February 10. Aorcre, Patea, February 11. Opav.a, Blenheim, February 11. Manaxoa, Jlotueka, February 11. Dlenluim, Blenheim, February 11, Arapawa, Wanganni, February 11. Maori, Lyttelton, February 11. Flora, southern ports, February 11. Defender, Lyntlton, I'ebrnnry 11 Rosamond, Onehunga, New Plymouth, Itinplc, Gieborne, February 11. Jlokoia. Duncdin, Lyttelton, Fob 11 Koymta, Westport, February 11. Kaitoa, Terakohc, February 13. Hinenvia, Castlepoint, Felv 13. prayton Grange, Picton, February 13 i.ionotvai, northern ports. February 13. ttrayton Grange, Picton, February 13 Maunganui, Sydney direct, February 14 Wimraora, Dunedin, Lyttelton. Feb. i 5 ' Tarawcra. northern ports, February 16. Moeraki, Melbourne, Hobart, via toufn February 16. ' PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Huia, Wanganui, February 10. Kennedy Westport, Greymouth, Feb. 10. htormbird, Wanganui, Februnry 10. Mann, Patea, February 10. Kapuni, Patea, February 10. Nikau, Xclson, Motucka", February 10 Mararoa, Lyttelton, February 10 Mamari, Timaru, February ;J. ' niarr io a " ° n ' Nclsou ' Wcst c °ast. Feb-Anglo-Mexican, London, February 10 Gertie, Foxton, February 10 Kittawa West Coast. February 10 Pukaki, Greymouth, February 10 Canopus, Westport, February 12 Aorcre, Patea, February 12. ' Opawa, Blenheim, February 12 Manama, Motueka, February 1' Blenheim, Blenheim, Fobriinrv' 12 Pateena, Picton, Nelson, February- 12 Maori, Lyttelton, February 12 Stormbird, Wanganui, February 12 Arapawa, Wanganui, February 12 Kiripaka, Patea, February 12 Kahu, East Coast, February 12 Wakatu, Kaikoura, Lyttelton. Fob 12 Flora. Picton. Nov.- Plymouth, \v><tnnrt Greymouth, February 12. "estport, 12 - Mapourika, Nelson, West Coast, Feb. h Pvipple, Napier, Oisborne, Fobruary 13 Rotorua, Lyttelton, February 13 Kapiti, Wanganui, February 13 Tongariro. London, February 13 Kaitoa, Nelson, West Coast.'February n Poherua. Greymouth, February 13 eoulhc . rn porls ' Molbourne, Wimmera, northern ports, Sydney Fob 15 Tnrawera. Lyttolton, Dunedin, Fob 16 ' Moeraki, Sydney direct, February 16 ' Drayton Grons;, Timaru. February 17. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE, MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. MOERAKI, s.s., left Melbourne February 1. for Hobart. Bnuthern ports and Wellington. Due Wellington February 16 Loaves same day for Sydney direct Due S\ilney Febrnnry 20. MAUNGANUI, s.s., leaves Sydney February 10, for Wellington direct. Due Weilinston Deecmlor 14. Leaves December 15. for southern ports, Hobart, and Melbotinii.. Due Melbourne February 24. MANUKA, s.s., leaves Melbourne February 14. for Hobart. southern ports, and Wellington. Due Wellington February 23 Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Dii" Sydncv February 27. 'WIMMERA, s.s., leaves Dunedin February 13, for Lyltulton and Wellington. Due Weilington February 15, tor northern ports and Sydney. Due Sydney February 23. OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STEAMERS TO AllltlVK. Hrom London. lONIC (due about February Z0). sailed on January 4, via Cape Town and llob.an. (Shaw, Savlll anil Albion Co., agents.l TUKAKINA (due about March 5), sailed on January 19, via Cape 'lown and Hobart .'.New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.l HUHUNUI (due about March 19!. sailed on January 26, via. Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) WKAKARUA (du?. about March .18), en.iled on January 0. vlij Amt.MOiu a ports and AuoWniul. α-ycw IUIM, KUtiJ

INDRAPUTtA (dU2 about February 26!, sailed on December 23, via Australian iiorts and Auckland. (Tysor J.inc. agents.) ATHKN'IC (due about March 19;, sailed on February 2. via. Capo Town and llobart. (Shaw. Savill, and Albion Co., agents.) IK1)11A1I.\I!AII (due about April Jl, sailed on January 26, via Australian port.-, Auckland, and iNnpier. (Tyser Lir.v, agents.) From Liverpool. HANFFSIIIHE (due about. February 29). sailed on December 21. via Lape Imvii, Sydney. Newcastle, and Auckland. (r.-H.-s. «VA I.MAN A (due about February IK), sailed on December 23, viit Australian ports and Auckland. (Shaw, Savill, and Allium s'l'Sskx (due about March 22), tailed on January 12 via. Sydney, Newcastle, and .Auckland. rV.-11.-S. Line, agents.) SUItKEY (dun abotit April 15), sailed on Febi-uary 5, via Sydney, Newcastle, and Auckland. (F.-11.-S. Line, agents.) From Montreal. WAIWEHA idue about March 6), failed on December 28 via Australia and Auckland. (New Zealand .Shipping Co., agents.) WAKANUI (due about March 29), sailed on January 19, via Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand .Shipping Co., age.uts.) From Now York. KM K DALE (duo about March M), sailed on December 13, via Australia and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.) . KATTEKTUHX (due about March 29), sailed on January 21, via Australian ports and Auckland. "(Tyscr Line, agents.) From Philadelphia. TERRIER (due about February 18), sailed November, via Dnnedin and Lyttelton. !Gollin and Co., agents.) SAILER TO ARRIVE. QUEEN , ELIZABETH, ship, sailed from New York, October 17. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.) BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. SYDNEY, February 9. [ Arrived.—Frederich der Grosse, from London. Additional passengers for New Zealand are:—Miss Marlow, Mesdamer. Woolcloth, King. Webster, Prolan, Simpson, Iteily, Messrs. Cross, Wilson, Smith, Bailey. Schieker, M'Culloch, Simpson (2), Brown ami family, Barber and family, Rccley. Arrived.—Victoria (3.30 p.m.). from Auckland; Laura, barque, from Kaipara. WARRNAMBOOL, February 9. Arrived.—Marjoric Craig, barque, from Hokianga. COASTAL. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9. AUCKLAND. Arrived.-Brisbanc (7.10 p.m.), from Newcastle. ONETIUXGA. Sailed.—Rosamond (6 p.m.), for New Plymouth. NAPIER, Arrived.—Tarawora, (3.5 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Knhu (3.45 p.m.), for Wellington, via East Coast. NEW PLYMOUTH. Sailed.—Rarawa (8.30 p.m.), for Onchunga. PATEA. Soiled.-Kapuni (2.20 p.m.), for Wellington. WANGANOI.' Sailed.-Stornibird (4.5 p.m.), for Wsllington. FOXTON. Sailed.—Gertie (noon), for Wellington. PICTON. Arrived.—Alexander (early) and Patecna (4.50 p.m.), from Wellington. NELSON. Sailed.—Nikau (7.40 p.m.), for Wellington. WESTPORT. Arrived.—Regulus (7.30 a.m.), and Komata (5.55 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—WaJruna (2.40 p.m.), for llobart. GREYMOUTH. Arrived.—Kowhai (2.45 a.m.) and Ngahero (3 p.m.), from Wellington. LYTTKLTON. 'Arrived.— Ulimaroa (7.30 a.m.), Star of India (8.45 a.m.), and Kaiapoi (10.45 a.m.), from Wellington. . Arrivctl.-'lnviuni, from Napier; Wootton. from Nydia Bay; Storm, from Tiraaru; Opouii, from Orcymouih. Sailed.—Star of Scotland, for Dunedin; Ivapiti, for Wellington; We.kaiu, for- Kaikoura, nud Wellington; Storm, for Wellington and Wantranui; Taviuni, for Napi?:-; Mararoa (6.20 p.m.), for Wellington, with 183 passengers: Ulimaroa, for Melbourne, via southern ports. JJLW'I-JDIX Arrived.-Rakaia, from Lyttelton; Corinna. from Timani. Saijed.-Tnverpargill, for the Bluff. hailed—Mokoia, for norttv>rn ports Pa«isengers for Wellington :-Mrs. Johnston Messrs. Strang. Johnston, and the Pio.ton Kowiug Club. For Napier-Miss Dow, Jlcsdames Dow, Black and 4 children For Gisborue-Miss M'Donald. For AucklandJlisses Twiss, ISarnett, M'Farlane, Mrs. Banwtt. Misses Reid. M'Nab, Algie. Barnett, Jones, Stone, and Master Stone. SHAW, SAVILL. AND ALBION COMPANY. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. Zealandic.-Leaves Auckland for London February 10. due London March 21. lainui.-Sails from Wellington February it. due London April 5. Matatua.-Lcaves Lytlclton for London February 21, due London April 4. Maroari.-Leaves Auckland for iondon February 28. due London April 10. waiwera.— Left Canada for four New ports, via Australia, December 28 aue Auckland end February. Leave* New Zealand again for London about end of March. Waimana.— Left Liverpool December 23 for Auckland, Wellington. Lyttolton. and niinedin. yia Australia, due Auckland February 19. Rnmr'jiira.-L--'ft. London January 11 for S^α , !!! MarWf tCUm, ' "* Karamea.-Sails from Canada February 15 for four New Zealand main ports, via Australia, due Auckland April 21. lonic.-Left London for Wellington and Lvtteltmi January 4, duo February 20 I\ia Ora.-Leaves London Fcbnuiry 8 for Mar hzi alld AV " Bl,il "»'ton, due Auckland Athonle.—Leaves London February 1, due Wellington March 19. Corinthic—Loft Wellington December 29, ?v°ii. Lo, ; don february 8. Sails again for Wellington and Lyttelton February 29, due A"n! 16, Pakeha.—Left Monte Video January 20 due London February 9. Kumara.—Left Wellington January 11 for London, due February 24, to catch March sales. Arawn.-Loft Wellington for London January 26. due March 8. Leaves London for Wellington and Lyttelton March 28, due May 14. Delphic-Loft Auckland for London January 31, due London March 20. Tokomaru.—Left Wellington for London January 30, due London March 16. MAJIARI FROM LONDON. ,An arrival at Wellington from London, via way ports, at 11 a.m. yesterday γ-as the Shaw-Savill steamer Mamari. Captain A. Morton is in r.inmand, find his officers are:-Chief. Mr. T. K. Lamb; third, Jtr. S. M. Cronin; fourth, Mr. R. A Wilson. Mr. J. Spiers is chief engineer. Mr. T. Young second, Mr. A. Gibson third, Mr. D. .1. M'Keller fourth, Mr. G. A. Hunt fifth, and Mr. A. Tibbs sixth. Mr. D. G. Hicks is chief refrigcratine engineer ami Mr. D. Robinson second. Dr. W. C, Fciton is tho ship's surgeon and Mr. J. Russell chief steward. It is anticipated that, departurs will be. taktn for Timani to-day. FALLS OF ORCHY ARRIVES. Last evening the Vacuum Oil Co.'s chartcreil steamer Falls of Orchy arrived at Wellington from New Yorli, via Auckland and Napier. Sho berthed at the Railway Whnrf to discharge between 40.0C0 and 50.GC0 caws of oil before proceeding to Lvlteltoti and Duuedin. INTERCOLONIAL CHANGES. Warrimoo, s.s., which is ot present at Sydney, remains there until Saturday, February 24. when she takes the Moeraki's run from Sydnjy to Wellington, southern ports, llobart, and Melbourne. Tho Moeraki is due at Sydney on Fobrunry 20, and leaves on March 2. in place of the .Manuka in the intercolonial' running. Tho Manuka is dun to arriv.- at Sydney from Wellington on February 27, when she will withdraw from the iutcrciluninl service to enter the Ran Francisco running, in place of the Maitai on March 23. PAPAROA AT MON'TE VIDEO. Cablj advice received by '.lie local ogent* for tho S'cw Zealand Shipping Company states that the Paparoa. which left Tokoniarn Hay on January 16, for London, arrived at Monte Video on February 4. THE MAIIKNO. lly wireless Inst evenins.' the Malmiio reported that it whs ?xpock'd io arrive at Auckland from Sydney to-morrow afternoon. MATINOANUI EN HOCTE HERE. This aiternoon the Union Company's new intorcolonial sl.?amcr Mnunganui i= to leave Sydney for Wellington direct. She ib dtin hoi'o on Wednesday moruing next, mi) l«n»M for MUiiinrn por!', Hohin. nai Melbourne, on Uus loilowlni; fcfwruoon.

XOTICK TO JIAItIXKHS. . The fnllowinc noliop to marine.™ appears in this wceli's Gnr.flte:— . Aiicklnnil llarlioiir.-.Moorinß-huoy plnceit in Slidiil Hay: Nolice is Vr.'rcu.v pivcii lh:il « lai'Ki- moorins-lmoy. painted black, for I he linidii su-ain Ship (.'(iinpany, has been laid in Shoal liny in four liitlinniM uf wilcr at 1i.V.5.'1 , . From the buoy Stokes l'oiiit Tri(t. lieai'u 279 dci;. (Iruci S. β-hlrg. W". (m.iKiieiici. (V-iure of llnyswali-r Wharf tiruc) X. lili-r. 50i1i'k. )•;. (m:\K-•u-iici. .Masl'M's uf vc.-'scls, boatmen, etc., are warned t<. keep <-b:u- of tlit- buoy. C-lm-ts, e!c. allecti-il: Aiiminilty Chiivl Nd. 1970: "New /.ealanil Pilot." eighth edition, 1908, Chanter 11, pace «. MKS.S-I'ABLK GOSSIP. Captain Vile, late tpcond officer of the Alexander, has been appointed master uf tlu- seo-.v Xgaru, in place of Captain N. A. Olsen. Captain K, P. Craven, late of the Indr.ibai'iih, is in ehai'Ee of tlio new Tyscr liner I nil rap ura, Captain llollingwoith having I'eeii obliged to remain in England owing to ill-health. Captain \V. IT. Willis, late of the Indrnleina, is in charge of the Indrabarah, and Captain Lea is in command of the Indraleina. Captain R. Cotell, lat.i chief oflicer of tho Niwaru, has been appointed to command the Tyscr liner Hawke's Day. Jlr. J. K. Carrick. second oflicer of the Maori, has been granted holiday leavs. .Mr. Morgan has joined the vessel as second office*. * Mr. It. \V. Moody, fourth engineer of the Maori, has been promoted to the position of third engineer of the Arahura, vice Mr. .1. 11. Macrae, who is now second on the Kaiapol. Mr. Wells has joined the Maori n.i seventh engineer. Tho other engineers have been promoted a. step. Mr. J. Reid, ■jiwf officer of the Wnrrimoo, is now chief or the Moana, vice Mr. Campbell, who has joined tlyj new Fteamer iraungantii as chief officer. Mr. White, chief steward of the Moana, has joined the Maunganui in a similar capacity. Mr. J. Young, second steward of the Moami, is now acting-chief of the vessel. I Mr. riarwood, laic purser of the 'Warrimoo, is now similarly placed on the I Muiina.. Mr. Cunningham, whom he relieved, has been appointed purser of the new steamer Maunganui. Jlr. W. Smart, superintending engineer I for the Union Company, is proceeding to Kngland to supervise the work in haifd of the company. Mr. Kothery, late chief officer of the Wanaka. is at present in Wellington awaiting orders. At 9.25 p.m. yesterday K.M.R. Aoranci left Wellington for Ran Francisco, via, Earolonca, and l'aneele. She is due. at her destination on February 29. and leaves on the return trip on March 6. Another big rate was paid last week for the liivcrlyon to load whsat at .South Australia. The nrice reported is 295. 6d. p:r ton to the United Kingdom or Continent, On completion of discharge of her O.revmotith war go at Melbourne and Adelaide, the Union steamer Waipori will proceed to Kith Bay to load for the Bluff, Lyttslton, and Xapier. The Hamburg correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" reported on December 27, that the Hamburg-American Lino had contracted with tho firm of Blohm and Yoss for n. thil'd lmtro stcfimor of over 50.C00 tons for the Kew York service. Home idea of tlje magnitude of the exnort trade from Australia- aad New Zealand is afforded by tho fact that, on December 31, over eighty steamers laden with wool and general cargo wort "Homeward bound." A lorgc nutnli?r were, of course, carrying only part cargoes of wool, but the London "Shipping Gazette" estimated that they were carrying about 250,000 tons of cargo. On Thursday the Government steamc? Jlincmoa was unable to work Castlepoint on account of bad woatlvir. Conditions improved yesterday, however, and a lauding was clteetert. The llincmoa is due back nt Wellington on Monday or Tuesday next. In continuation of h;r journey from Greymouth to ■Wellington the Mapourika left Wostport at. 3 p.m. yesterday. She makes a call at Nelson this morning, and is due in port about 6 p.m. to-day. Coal-laden, the Union steamer Wairuna r.V-pred Westport for Hobart at 2 p.m. yesterday. The Flora takes cargo from WelliiiErton for Picton and New Plymouth, as well as West Coast porls on Holiday. From Wellington (where she is due tomorrowl the liofnmoud leaves for Picton on Monday to load chaff for On-iluiusa. In addition to the list of cargo already published, K.M.S. Itunpehu took the following lines from Wellington for London:— 23,952 boxes butter, 11,027 crates eheose, 1434 br'.les wool, 1 bale skins, 18 casks tallow, 10.070 carcases mutton, 7741 rarcassna lamb, 1 carcass teg, 500 quarters beef, 12M packages sundries, 12 bales basils, 1 bale leather. Before she left Wellington for Sydney last evening the Moana discharged the following cargo here:—ll cases tobacco, 100 sacks [lour, 13 packages apricots, 13 packages stump ;st., 101 steel flanges, 20 cases oil, 56 ingots tin, 10 drums phenyle, 50 bags flour, 98 cases preserved fruit, 270

sacks riccmcnl, and a largo quantity of sundries. To-morrow morning Die New Zealand "nipping Comnany'i: charter?d stormier Anglo-Mexican is expected to jail for LondON. The Nelson Harbour Hoard's new tug, to ri'iiliicn the old Gordon, arrived last week. IliM- dinv-'iisions (says the "Miiil") are as folios-Length, 55ft.; breadth, lift.; depth, 6ft. Mio is constructed of kauri. Ihe stem, McrnpoM, and limbers bring of hardwood. The tug will bo fitted with tho (lordon's ■3IIKHICS, which have boon overhauled ni the Anchor Foundry. She is expected to nave a speed of eight knots an hour. Jlcwri. Castomlyk ami Foeke, local agents for (lie Nordclouischor Lloyd Linr, advise Hint tlw c.B. Friedric-h. dor Grouse, from llrenien, Anlwerp, and London, via Suez, arrived at Sydney yesterday morning. Jler .New Zealand passengers will probably arrive at. Wellington by the. Maiinganui on February 14. The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Rakoia will eall at Oamaru, Picton, Waitara, and Auckland, for llomDward loading. The vessel leaves the last-men-tioned port for London at the end ot this month. It will be to-morrow morning before the i\ew /calami Shipping Company's Tonganrp arrives at Wellington from Wangan'"m Ueparlure will be taken for London on Tuesday next. On a recent trip from Day's Bay to Wellington some difficulty was experienced in stconng f.s. Awarosi off the red buoy, Point .Tonuusham. In order to give tll.i \cssel better steering capabilities klic will lie placed on the Wellington l\Wnt Slip on the lirst available opportunity, so as to have a larger Keel put on. This, it is paid, will make the Awaroa's steering much better than in the past. It is announced by the Union Company that the revised scab of fares and freight's Th'irS-SuaT'Ts.' 0 " °". Bnd ttftw