SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1372, 24 February 1912, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF THE MOON. FEBRUARY. Hay. Hr. in. Full moon 3 11 28 a.m. Last quarter '.. (10 12 21 p.m. New moon 18 5 14 p.m. First quarter 26 6 57 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 11.30 a.m.; self, 9.3-1 p.m. 111011 WATER. To-day, 9.1 a.m.; 9.19 p.m To-morrow, 9.48 a.m.; 10.8 p.m. ' SUN. Sun rises to-day, 5.23 a.m.; .-el.-, 6.24 p.m. AftniVALS. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 23. OPAWA, s.s. (3.45 a.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, from Blenheim. MAORI, s.s. (6.45 a.m.), 3399 tons, Aldwell, from Lyttelton. Passengers: 189 saloon and 96 steerage. MAM All I. B.s. (7 a.m.). 6689 tons, Holmes, from Lyttelton. MANUKA, b.s. (7.5 a.m.), 4505 tons, Neville, from Melbourne and Hobart, via southern porta. Pasrongerfi: Saloon—Misses Peckford, North, Webber, Junion, Martin, Gray, Levi, Wallace, Roberts, Hull, Soutcs, Bock, Wyatt, llollis, Downes, Daverell, and M'Kcgg, Mcsdantes Austin and infant, Carpenter, Walters, Ntsbet, Nicholson, Young, Bock, Allan, Jackiusoii, Baxter, Messenger, ' M'Kcgg, Brown; Itlathwayt and maid, Lucas aud infant, Palmer, Broadbont, Rev. Wainswright, Captain Irwin, Colonel Messenger, Messrs. Provost (2). Hodd, Walters, Clifl'c, Bock, Devnne, Hill (2). Palmer, Montgomery, Lc.%ions, Baxter, O'liara, Blathwayt (2), Percivul, Hadcrson, Bunting, Stewart, Rhodes, Gregory, Bloxom; 39 steerage. MATATUA, s.s. (3 a.m.), 6488 tons, Seymour, from Gisborne. VICTORIA, s.s. 19.40 a.m.). 2969 tons, Entwisle, from Sydney, Auckland, Gisborne, aud Napier. Pntsengers: Saloon—Misses Duthie, Watts, Read, Bapley, Mesdarues T. Donovan. Kelly. Kirk. J. Edward.?, Messrs. T. .and E. Donovan, Kirk, G Milne, C. W. Hibbs, E. Paterson, W. Morgan. Edwards, B. Hawkins, J. Castle, O'Donoghue, E. C. Olarksan, W. A: Edwards. Allen, he Gros, Simm, J. C. Green, E. G. Harwood, Hansard; !0 ctccrage. QUEEN ELIZABETH, ship (noon), 1700 tons. Quayle. from New York. KAITANGATA. s.s. (12.30 p.m.), 1983 tons, Buxton, from West port. RAKAIA. s.s. (1.5 p.m.), 5628 tons, Dunn, form W.iitara. MANAROA. s.s. (1.15 p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, from Motucka. KOWtfAI. s.s. (3.10 p.m.), 792 tons,. Scott, from Lvltelton. NGATORO, s.s. (3.30 p.m.), 1137 tons, Christian, from Grcymoutli.

DEPARTURES. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 23. BLENHEIM, 6.5. (2 a.m.), 120 tons, Wilkinson, for Blenheim. PATEEKA, s.s. (12.55 p.m.). 1212 tons, J. G. Wr.taon. for Picton and Kelson. POHEEUA, s.s. (12.25 p.m.), 1175 tons, Cameron, for Greymoulh. MANUKA, s.s. (5.20 p.m.), 4535 tons, Seville, for Sydney. STORMBIKII. s.s. (6.5 p.m.), 217 tone, Dov.ell, for Wanganui. MAKAROA, s.s. (7 p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, for Motucka. . .MAORI, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), -3399 tons, Aldwell, for Lyttelton. UEKTITi, s.e. (8.10 p.m.), 269 tons, Bodßor, for Fnxton. VICTORIA, f.s. (9.25 0.m.), 8969 tons, Entwirfe, for Lyttelton ami Diincdin. AVAIMKA. s.s. (10.30 p.m.). 454 tons, Wildman, for Nelson •■vr.'l West Coast. OPAWA, s.s. (midnight), 110 tons, Nichoils, for Blenheim. KOWHAI, s.s. (midnight). 792 tons, Scott, for Picton, Napier, and Gisborue.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Arapawa, Wansanui. February 24. Jluia, Wan?anui, February 24. Mana, Patea, February 21. Ulenhcim, Blenheim, February 24. Kiripaka, Patea, February 24. lonic, London, ,via way ports, Feb. 24. Kikau, Kelson, 'Motucka, February 24. Mararoa, Lyttelton, February 24. Wakatu, Lyttelton, Kaikoura, Feb. 24. Patocna. Kelson, Picton, February 24. Ka-piti, Wa-nsunui, February 24. Wavorlcy, Kelson, February 24. Kaupiri. Auckland, Fast Coast, Feb. 25. Mapourika, West Coast, Kelson, Feb. 25. Kittawa, Wcstport, February 25. Komala, Wcstport, February 25. Drayton Orange, Lyttelton, February 25. Aorere, Paten, February 25. Ilimitangi, Chatliams, via Lyttolton, February 25. ■ Opawa, Blenlicim, February 25. Jfanaroa, Motueka, Feb.uaiy 25. Flora, fouthern ports', Fcbrrnry 25. Maori, Lyttelton, February 25. Hippie. Oisbonic, February 25. 1 Mokoia, Dnnedin, Lyttelton. February 25. Muritai, Xapicr, February 27. Gertie. Foxton, February 27. Storinbinl, Wansauui, February 27. Rosamond. New 'Plymouth, February 27. Warrinr/i. SyV.ncy direct, February 28. Tainui. Waitara, February 23. Alexander, Tcrakohc, February 23. ' Defender, Lyttelton, February 28. . llauroto, Suva, via Auckland, Fob. ?.9. Victoria, Dunediu, Lyttelton, Feb. 29. Jlaitni, Fan Francisco, via way ports, February 29. Tarawora, northern ports, March 1. Ulimaroa, Melbourne, via south, Fob. 29.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Kahu, East Coast, February 24. CJueen of the South. Foxton, February 24. Mana. PaUa, February 24. Nikau, Kelson, Motucka, February 24. Mararoa, Lyttelton, February 24. Arahura,* Picton, Kelson, West Coast, February 24. Ngatoro, Grcymouth, February 24. Waverloy, Mangarakau, February 24. Mamari, jN'apitr. Auckland, February 24. irm'a, Wnnganui. Febniary 26. Greymouth, February 26. Flora. Pic-ton, New Plymouth, Westport, Greymouth, I'ebvnasy 26. Aorere, Palea, February 26. Opnw.'i, Blenheim, February ?A. Manaroa, Motucka, February 26. Arapawa-, Wauganui. February 26. Kiripnka, Patea. February 26. . Patcena, Picton, Nelson, February 20. Maori. Lyttelton. Folivuary 26. Kaupiri. Picton, Auckland, via East Coast, February 26. lfakaia, Lyttelton. London, February 26. Himitangi. Chatham;, February 25. Waka.tti. K.aikoura, Lyttelton, Feb. 26. M.okoia, northern ports. February 26. Mapoiu-ika, Neteon. West Coast. Feb. 2?. Ripple, Napier, Gisbornc, February 27. Alexander, Nelson. Wo-t, Con;t. Feb. 27. Stormbird, Wanganui, February 27. Gertie, Foston, February 27. Himitangi, Chnthams, February 27. Otaki. Auckland, February 27. Drayton Grange, Avonmouth, Feb. 27. Komata, Westport. February 27. Tainui. Waitara, February 28. Defender, Picton, Hokitikn, Feb. 28. Warrimoo, Melbourne, via south, Feb. 29. Victoria, northern ports, Sydney, Feb. 29. Amokura, southern islands, February 29. Tllimaroa, Sydney direct. February 29. Maitai. Sydney direct, March 1. Tarawcra, Lyttelton, Dunedin, March 1.

INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE! MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. CLIMAROA, s.s., left Melbourno February 21, for TTobart. southern ports, and Wellington. Due Wellington March 1. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney March 5. WARRIMOO, s.s.,leaves- Sydney February 24 for Wellington direct. Due Wellington February 23. Leaves February 29 for southern ports, Hobart, and Melbourne. Due Melbourno March 9. VICTORIA, s.s., leaves D.unedin February 27. for Lyttelton and , Wellington. Duo Wellington February 29. Leaves same day for northern ports and Sydney. Due Sydncv March 8. MAHNGANET. s.s., leaves Melbourne February 23. for JTobart. southern ports, and Wellington. Due Wellington March 8. Leaves Fame day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney March 12.

OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STEAMERS TO AKKIYE. From London. lOJCIC (duo this morning l , sailed on January 4. via' Cane Town and Jfobart. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., agents.! TURAKIXA (duo about March 5). sailed on January 19, via Cape Town and Ilobart. (New Zealand Shipping Co.. agents.) UUIiUXUI (flue about March 191, sailed on January 26, via Auckland. (Xew 7,?n----lund Shinning Co., agents.) WIIAICAHUA (due about March 15). sailed on January 5, via Australian ports and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) IXMIAPTJHA (due about March V). sailed on December 23. via Australian porta ami Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) ATTILWIC (due about March 19). siik"! 011 February 2. via Car,'.' Town anil JTobarl. (Shaw. Savill and Albion Co.. agent?.; IVDHABAI.'.UI (due about April 3). sailed on .lanuarv 26. via Australian pons. And;, land, and .Winier. ITyfer Line, agents.! KIA 0!! A (duo pboul March 30). sailed on Fcbrunrv 8, via Aurkhnd. (Shaw. Savili and Albion Co.. agent?.! XKIiEUANA nine about April 161. sailed Januarv. via Australian ports and Auckland. iTvfim- Line, agents.! HEMI'F.fiA 'due "boat April 2'.sailed 011 February 15. vi:: Cane Town and Mohan. 'Sew Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From Liverpool. HAM'TSilli'.E (due about March 4i, soiled on December 2!, via Cape Town Sytlnev. Xewcasils, and Auckland. il'.-H.-S." Line, agents.) W.UM\XA ''due about March 1\ sailed 011 Dei-ember 2.i, via Australian ports and Atickbu.L fs'-lia-.v, Savill nnd Albion Co., agents.! SCSOKX (our nhont March W\ snilcd nn January 12, via Sydney, Newcastle, and Auckland, lI'VH.-S., Line, agents,)

SLT.HEY (tins about. April 15), Bailed on February 5, via. Sydney, Newcastle, and Auc-kluini. (F.-U.-S. Lino, agents.) From Montreal. WAIWKKA dine about March 4). failed on December 28. via. Australia, iinil Auckland, i.'uw Zealand Shipping Co.. agents.) WAKANC! ulik' aboiil March 291, sailed on Jamierv 19. via Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From Now' York. KIItKDALK (due about March 11), sailed on December 13. via Australia and Auckland. f.\. and A. Line, agents:) KATJ'ENTURN (due. about March 29), failed on January 21, via Australian ports and Auckland, (Tysor Line, iigenls.) HOSKRIC (due, about March 25), sailed on ljeccmher 30. via Australia and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.) From San Francisco, MAITAI (duo about February 29), sailed on February 7, via Papeete and Rarotonga. (U.S.S. Co., agents.) BT TELEGRAPH. OVEBSEAi LONDON, February W. Arrived—Ruahino, from Wellington. FREMANTLE. February 22. Sailcd.-Oauterbury, dredge, for Lyttelton. SYDNEY, February 23, A.rrivcd.—Wimmera (2 p.m.), from Auckland. COASTAL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23. AUCKLAND. Arrlved.-Wanaka, from Bluff and way ports. GISBORNE. Railcd.-Ripplc (5 p.m.), for Wellington and coast. NAPIER. Arrived.—Koromiko (9.50 a.m.), and Tarawcra (3.40 p.m.), from Wellington. NEW PLYMOUTH. Sailed.—Rarawa (8.35 p.m.), for Onehunga. I'ATEA. Arrived.—Kiripaka (12.15 p.m.), from Wellington. WANGANUI. Arr'ived.-Storm (11.30 a.m.), from Wellington. BLENHEIM. To sail—Blenheim (0 p.m.), for Blenheim. PICTON. Arrived.—Patecna (5 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed—Pateena (6.20 p.m.), for Nelson. NELSON. Arrived.—Rosamond (0.30 a.m.), from Piclou. Sailcd.-Waverlcy (0 p.m.), and Niltau (7.15 p.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Mcar.a (7.45 a.m.), from Wellington: Taviuni (12.% p.m.). from Wellington; Morning Light, from Waitapu; Kairaki, from Pcloruo Sound. Sailed.—Kini, for Greymouh; Taviuni, for West-port; Cygnet, for Kaikoura; Wakatu, for Kaikoura. n.ud Wellington; Kairaki, for Pelorus Sound; Moana, for Dunedin. .Sailed.—Mararoa (6.15 p.m.). for Wellington. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Seymour (21, Burrowes, O'Connor. Harris, B.tgcnt, Young, Nicoll. Becg, Dclnnszy. Merryman, Draper, Bind), M'Clnlchic Mitchell. Mc-s----dames Curtis, Orcli, Bendc'.Fon, M'Kenney, Robertson, Harrison. Pngli, Hyland, Rutlodge, Christopher, Mills, Stevenson. Jolm:itone, Uoarc, Leo, Patercon, Mitchell, Howell, Jeffreys. Dr. M'Loau, Messrs. 11. Lewis. Donne, F. Tvler. T. S M'Kinncy, Robertson, Lambie, Harrison. C. Bean. B.irrison, Pugn, Hyland. Johnson. Shut!. Briinnccll, Riordan, Watt, Charlcsworth, Valentino, Cha.tP.eld, Avers, Baructt. Cashman, Dixon, Wilkiusoi!, Bridge. Patcrsou, Ilowell. and CO steerage. TIMARYJ. Arrived.—Corinna (8.45 a.m.). from Wellington. Railed.—Lizzio Taylor, ketch (7 a.m.), for Wellington; Palls of Orchy (6.45 p.m.), for Dunedin. • DUNEDIN. Arrived—Breeze, from .Lyttelton. Sailed—Breeze, for Tima.ru; Kotare, for Waikawa. . Sailed.—Mokoia, for Auckland, via way porta. Passengers—Saloon: For Wellington -Mesdames Lewis. Menzics, Messrs. Wilms, .King. For Napier—Misres Ma.rryatt, lienthem. For Gishorno—-Miss Thomas, Mcsdames Webster (2). Finn, Mr. Avon. For Auckland—Mi.=<rcs Gardner, Brown, Mrs. Burt, Mr. Faulkner,

lONIC ARRIVES AT 10 A.M. By wireless R.M.S. lonic reported last night that she would arrive at Wellingtcn from' London at 10 a.m. to-day: The' liner will berth at-tho Queen's Wharf No.-I'southV

' QUEEN' ELIZABETH AItEIVES. . A Alter a passage of 130 (lays from New York, the British .ship Queen .Elisabeth' arrived at Wellington yesterday. The lengthy passage was duo to calms and unfavourable winds. One one occasion, wiieii the sailor was passing through the doldrums, only 60 miles was covered in a, week; The Queen Elizabeth came up. to:tho Heads, and anchored early yesterday morning, and was picked up by the Ferry Co.'s steamer Duchess shortly'nfter 9 p.m. Owing to the strong wind blowing at tho time, the captain of the.'-'Duchess experienced some difficulty in getting hold of the ship. An nnc.hora.ge- was effected, at 11.20 a.m. Captain T. W. Quayle is in command, and his officers are as follow:—Chief. Mr. W. Hill: second. Mr. L. Woolley; third, Jlr. K. K.'Vandcrwood. Tito vesf-ol has a crew of 25 all told, five of whom are foreigners. It is expected thai the vessel will berth at cither the Railway or Wool Wharf thifl morning to discharge 17.0t.fl cases of oil. She proceeds to Sydney to finish.

RUAHINE AT PLYMOUTH. Cable advice rcr.civcd by tho local agents for the Now Zealand Shipping Company states that R.M.I*. Euahiue, which left Wellington for London on Dccembss 11, arrived at Plymouth on Thursday last.

KAEAMEA LEAVES ST. JOHN. Advice received by the- local agents for the New Zealand Shipping Company is to tho cu'ect that tho chartered steamer Karamea- left St. John (Now Brunswick) for Auckland and Wellington, on February 21, She is duo here, about May 1.

THE DRAYTON GRANGE. In consequence of a collier being delayed at Vi'catijort, the F.-H.-H. Line's Drayton .Grange, instead of leaving Lyttelton for Avonmouth' to-day, will come on to Wellington, where ehc will "bunker" iu the stream. The vessel is duo here tomorrow, and will sail for Avonmouth direct on Tuesday. The following passengers are proceeding to England by the Drayton Grange :-Mieses Houghton, M. Turner, Kinch, Mrs. Lamb nud 3 children, Messrs. E. J. Lamb. A. Scott, 1!. J. Jones, Aitkon and 4 children, W. Langshaw, A. 'fait, Tlios. Williamson, R; M'Arthur, Ycwcr.

• BANFFSHIRE'S MOVEMENTS. At 6 a.m. on Friday the Banffshire cleared Sydney for Auckland. She is coming from Liverpool, and is due at Wellington about March 5. .

MAPOCRIKA' DELAYED. Too much "fresh" in the river prevented the Mapourika being "swung" at Grcymouth yesterday.; It was .cxpeoted, however, that she would lcavo for Westport, Nelson, and Wellington early this morning. In consequence, the vessel is not expected to arrive in port until Sunday morning. There was also a heavy sea running'on the bar, and this prevented the Kaiapoi leaving, or the Koonya entering, the port.

MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Mr. F. G. Keudal, who was recently appointed acting-master, of the Kaka-po, ha,s been rolioved as chief officer of the Majiapoitri by -Air. A.' 11. Winslow, lato chief of the Wakatipu. Captain Irwin, who is on holiday leave, arrived at Wellington by tlto Manuka yesterday morning. Captain King was a through passengei for Duuedin to Sydney by the- Manuka yesterday. Mr. L. G. Gilray, of LyttoUoil, and rs ccntly in the fitting shop of Messrs. Andersons, Ltd., lias joined the Itotorun for the run Ifnmo. Prior to severing his connection with flie firm, Mr. Gilray was the recipient of a line chest of mechanic's tools from his fellow cmpJorcct-. Mr. .IV. J. KevHlo has joined the Arahura as amistant purser.

A wireless message came to hand last night which stated th.nl the Mnheiio (which i.s m route from Sydney to Auckland) exported io arrive in port at 3 p.ni. to-raorrow. Expected to arrive Jti port from Napier to-morrow, the Unio.'i Company's siea.nier llaupiri will Ball again for I'icton, Gisborne, Xapier, Fast C';i,t ■' Bay?, and Auckland at 5 p.m. mi Monday. From Gialjoriii: (for-which port she left Wellington [■•■.sf. evening), the Knwliai takes 11 load of sheep to Lyttclr/m. Kittawa, s.s., U due at Wellington rrom Westport to-morrow. She has ;i cargo of coal,, which will bo transferred k> the Drayton Grange. The Kittava proceeds thence to Lyttelton. The Komata is also due from Westjiort to-morrow, and the Kaitnn;:atu leaves Wellington for Greymouth on Monday. Leaving Suva at 1 p.m. oil 'f'liiii'i-day, the ilntirnto should arrive a'. AuclUajid on Monday, and at Wellington'-on Thursday. February 29. Yesterday wn-s the last occasion on which flic fnion Company's Manuka visited Wellington as an intercolonial steamer. The v~.-el withdraws nt fniii flic service, and will enter the Suit FrruirlFm trade in pence of the Mnital, -The Jlnmtka. will loavo Sydney on March ?i, nnd U'clUnirton on Harsh 25 for San FrrmaUna.

Lizzie Taylor, ketch, left Timaru at 7 a.m. yesterday, produce-lndon, for Wellington. Owing to the large quantity of oats, chair, etc, ult'ciing lor (shipment to Australia, the Union Company's big cargo steamer Wnihora is at present loading at Lyttelton for Sydney. After discharging there the vc.-.sel noes to Newcastle to load coal for Lyttelton. The Hinall steamer John, 342 tone, loft niiiibury mi February 3 with a cargo of jiirrali for Lyttelton. The John won purchased in England by Captain Holm, of Wellington, who is bringing her out for the Now Zealand coastal trade. She is due at her destination on Monday, The Tyser liner Murital is expected to leave Napier for Wellington on Monday. Home loading will be complotod here, and departure taken for London on February 29. The Star of Scotland is due at Wellington on March 3, a.ud sails a day or two later for London. This morning the New Zealand Shipping Cu.'s cargo steamer Otflkl will berth at the Glasgow Wharf to take in Loudon cargo, she. leaves here for Auckland ou Tuesday. Having arrived at Wellington from Waltara ycslerday afternoon, the Rakafa commenced loading cargo for London. Ou Monday the, vessel takes her doparturo for Lyttelton and Loudon. Bho leaves Lyttolton on Wednesday.