SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1394, 21 March 1912, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF THE MOON. MARCH. Day. Hr. in. Full moon 3 10 12 p.m. Lust quarter 11 7 25 a.m.. New moon 19 9 39 a.m. First iiuarler 26 2 32 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, S.lO a.m.; s.ebs 7.16 p.m. HIGH WATER. To-day. 5.59 a.m.; 6.1S p.m. To-morrow, 6.58 a.m.; 7.16 p.m. SCN. Sun risu-. to-day. 5.53 a.m.; sets, 6.2 p.m. ARRIVALS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. BLENHEIM, s.s. (12.55 a.m.), 120 tons, IVi'lltinson, from Blenheim. HAWKIiA, s.s. (2.10 a.m.-, 2CO tons, Jackson, from Patea.

JtAOlir, s.s. (6.45 a.m.), 5399 tons, Aldwell, from, Lyttelton. Pauseugers-150 saloon and 113 steerage. MA UXGANI.'I, s.s. (7.15 a.m.), 7527 tons, li. C. 11. Worrall. from Sydney direct. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Zinskgraf, Skoetand (2), Seildon (2), Aw-on, Derrick, Grone, Ward, llnoil. liavncr. Ooekcrcll. Corney, Wall, Broad, Cowr.n. M. Gill, M'Carthy (2), Smith, Foster (2>, Jenness. Collins, Armstrong, Wilson, England, Mesdanics Scddon (2), Hnlston, Pullyblank, Perry and 2 children, Bond, Stockwell, niirse and infant, Cowan and child, Auborn, Naish, Haines, Smith, fialla.ni, Ballautyne, Wilson, King, Wright. Fletcher, Captain Watson, Captain M'Caniloy, Captain Barter, Rev.' Cowan, Messrs. M'Alpino, Campbell, ilulston, Pullybank, Nelson, Hamilton, Ward, Armstrong, Seddon, Bond, Gamble, Adworth, Keller, Master Hogg, Carolan, Auborn, Chamberlain, Gilruth, Young, M'lutosh, Hhincs, Smith, Hallam, Wozer, Mculi, Armit, Boyd. Campbell, Tattle, Wcstwood, J)c la Conr. Gifford, Risdon, Commons, Moore. Waddington, Campbell, King, Fletcher, Staines, Wilson;. 54 steerage. KIIUPAKA, s.'s. (10.35 a.m.), 133 tons, Crouch er, from Pa tea. AOREKE, s.s. (10.40 a.m.), 77 tons, Fisk, from Patea. lIUIA, s.s. (11.50 a.m.), 127 tons, Burt, from Motueka. STORMBIRD, b.S. (noon), 217 tons, Do well, from Wangnnui. OPAWA, s.s. (1.40 p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, from Blenheim. WAKATU, s.s. (6.20 p.m.), 107 tons, Wills, from Lyttelton and Kaikoura. KOMATA, s.s. (9.45 a.m.), 1994 tons, liolmcs. from Wc-'tport. KAITOA. ,5.5. (9.40 p.m.), 3£o tons, Graha.m. from Foxton. BLENHEIM, s.s. (U p.m.), 120 tons, Wilkinson, for Blenheim. THURSDAY, MARCH 21. ARAIPJBA, s.s. (0.25 a.m.), 1596 tons, Lambert, from West Coast. DEPARTURES. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. ENERGY, trawler (3 a.m.), 65 tons, Brown, for Cnok Strait. PEARL KASPER. ketch (7.50 a.m.), 25 tons, Scaly, for Neljon. 1 HAWERA. s.s. (11.10 a.m.), 200 tons, Jackson, for Lyttclton. PATEENA, s.s. (12.50 P-m.X 1212 tons, Watson, for Piclon and Nelson. Faesen-gers-Saloon: For Picton—Misses Avery, Ross, M'Gee, Martin, Mercy, Mesdames Coleman, Griflin, M'Donald, Dalison, Carrutliere, Fabian, Evans, Scott, Georgeson, Bcn-y, and- Jlnmiiton, Jlessr?.. Dallison, Wedde, Jlfill.t, Chisholm. Pcarpoint, Jackson, Hamilton, Coleman, Blcahsop. For Ncli>o:i—Mlssoi Broad. Martin. Cowic, Milner, Gibhs, Mcsd:unes Martin, Weston, Evans, Izard, Richardsor.. Milner. Richmond, Messrs. Martin, Richmond, Bazard, Weston. Nelson. EILEEN WAKI), dredge (12.50 p.m.), 1C23 toils. Simrson, for Wcstport. ROSAMOND, s.s. (3.45 p.m.), 721 tons, Irwin, for Picton. COKINKA, s.k. (5.10 p.m.), 1271 lons, Cameron, tor Picton zaa southern ports. WFIAKARUA. s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 6543 tons, Firth, (or Sydney. AHAPAWA, s.s. (5.20 p.m.), 263 tons, Corby, for Wangnnui. KIRIPAKA, s.s. (5.30 p.m.), 133 tons, Croiicher, for Patca. NORA NIVEN, trawler (6 p.m.), 56 tons, Eastick, for Kapicr. MAORI, s.if. (8.5 p.m.), 3399 tons, Aidwell, for Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon— Misses Robinson. Toms, Laurence. Keys, Smith, Griffin, Hunt, Berry, Wade, Sullivan, Stevenson, Garlund, llutsson, Vallance. Vnilfincc, Bennett, Jfedamcs Prudhoe, ;McrKcll, .Connolly,. Jcil'orics, Gilmour, Vivian, Dixon. Wallace, Korn, lirocklehurst, (>r(ffeu, Garlick, Raccl. Tulloek. Rutsson. Hayward, Wallace, KiiDivles, Callin, Rule, Gillies, Messrs. Millhouee. Payne. Priidlioo. Jfcrscll, Connolly, Jefferics. Gilmour, Dix«i. Sharp, • Geowy, Clinnic, Turner, llrinsdeu. While, Oonchie, Grigg, Astui, BnnnMi. Parrctt,. Bettle (3). Power, Darbv, White, Ueoves. Wesney. Rands. Tulloek, Baker, Nealn. Bcdpath. Turnbull. R. Yoimg, Koglands. Stringer. Frintrley. Todd.

NUATORO. n.(i."(9.25 p.m.), 1137 tons, Christiun, for Grcymouth. - •

, EXPECTED ARRIVALS, W.iimea, Wnmranui. March 21. Knromil:o, Wostpart, -March 21. Mnna, Pa tea. March 21. Nikau, Nelson, Motueka, March 21. Mararoa, Lyttelton, March 21. Tarawcra. Duncdin, Lyttelton. March 21. - I'ateona, Nelson, Picton, March 21. Quoen of the South, Foxton. March 21. Defender, Knramca, March 21, Kaitima, V/eslport, March 21. . Naviia, Wostport: March 22. 'PoUeroa; Grcymouth. March 2!. Karori, Newcastle, via New Plymouth, March 22. Blenheim. Blenheim, 3'aich 22. Stooubird. Wa-nsiuiui, March 22. Hawcra, Lyttelton, March 22. Arapawn, TVai!',-anui, Mn-rcli "2. 'Kiripaka. Paten. March 22. Maori, Lyticlton. March 22. Sussex. Liverpool, via way ports. Mar. 22. Victoria, Sydney, via northern ports, March 22. Wnrrimoo, Melbourne, via south, Mar. 22. Itancatirn, Clisburne, March 22. Maiuuoa, Motucka, Mo.rch 22. Kennedy. Wait-apu, March 22. Ilolmddo, llokinnjrn.. March 22. Storm, Lvttelton, March 22. Mapom-ika. West Coast, Nelson, Mar. 23. Athcnie. London, via- way. ports, Mar. 23. Otaki, . Wamranui, March 24. Flora, southern porl,;, Marrh 24. Indrapura. Wansanui, March 24. Mokoia, .Dunedin, Lyttjlton, March 24. Rosamond, OiichuUgit, New Plymouth, March 24. Itipnle, Oi-borno. March 24. Wa.imana, Lvltolton, March 25. Wanaka. Auckland, March 25. Monowai, northern ports, March 26. Haupiri. Auckland, East Coast, March 26.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Opawa, Blenheim, March 21. Wiiimea, Nelson, West Coast, March 21. Kaitoa. M.-jiMrnrakau. March 21. Wakatu. Kaikoura. Lyttelton, March 21. Mnna, Patea. .March 21. Nikau. Nelson, Motucka, March 21. Mararoa, Lyttelton, March 21. lonic, London. via. way port;, March 21. Maunsauui. Melbourne, via south, March 21.

Tarawcra, northern ports. March 21. lluia, Wniijraiiui, Morch 21. Oueen of the South, Foxton, March 21. Defender, Pirton, llokitika, March 21. Kaituna, Onehunea, March 22. Blenheim. Blenheim. March 22. StormbLrd. Waujranui. Jtarch 22. Hawcra, Patea. March 22. ■ . Arapawa, Wansanui, March 22. • Kiripaka, Paten, March 22. Patcena. Picton, Nelson, March 22. Maori, Lyttelton, March 22. Victoria, Lyttelton, Duncdin. Morch 22. Warrimoo, Sydney direct, March 22. Storm. Wanr;a.nui, 'March 22. Holmdaje, Picton, March 22. Koroiniiio, Wcstnort, March 22. Mnnaroa, Motueka. March 22. Kennedy, NelFon, Wewt Coast, Max. 22. Komata, Wostport, March 22. Arahura, Picton, Nelson, West Coast, March 23.

Flora, Picton, Westport, Greymoutli, March 25.

•Rosamond, Picton. Xolson. Xcw Plymouth. Onchnnga, March 25. Mokofa. northern ports, March 25. Monovai. Lyttolton, Duncdin. March 26. Maporirika, Xclson, West Toast. 3rar. 26. Hippie. Napier. Gisbnrnc. March 26. Rangatira, Picton. 31arr.li 26. Sussex, Lyttcltoii. Duncdin. Muff, liar. 26. Wanaka. Onmaru. March 26. Otaki, Loudon, March 27. Wainiana, London, March 27. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. ! MOVEMBXTS OF STEAMERS. WARRTMOO, s.s„ left Melbourne Mnrch 13). for Jlobart. southern ports, nnd Wellington. Due Wellington March 22. Leaves Kimc tiny for Sydney direct. Duo Sydney Mnrch 26. VIOTOUIA. s.s., left Sydney March 13 for northern ports and Wellington. Due Wellington March 22. Leavss same day for Lvttoltou and lluuedin. ".VOKHAKI. .'•'<;•.. left Melbourne Mnrch 20 for liobart, southern ports and Wellington. Due Wellington March 29. I.eavc-i so.me (lay for Sviliuy direct. Due Sydney April 2. MOAXA. 5.«., leaves Sydney .March ?3 for Wellington direct. Due Wellington March 27. Leave* March 28 for >oiilheni ports, llobart. ami Melbourne. Duo Melbourne April C. ■ .MANUKA. K.s„ leaves Sydney MflU-li 23 for Wellington direct. Dun Wellington March ?S. Leaves Matvh 29 for San Francisco, via way ports. Due 'Fri.-eo April 18. OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STKAMKIiS TO AIMMVK. From London. HUlfUXlH.'due about March 25:, sa.ilctl on •lanuary 2G, via Auckland, Zealand Klitpning Co.. agents.) WUAK-Ull'A. 'due aJiout JUrca 17), sailed.

on January 5, via Australian ports and Auckland. (Tysor Line, agents.) AIIIKXIC (ituc about March 221. Failed nn Mm nary 2, via Cain- Town and Unban. (Maw. Suvili, and Albion Ca„ agents.) IMMiAHMIAII (due about April Si. saili;« on January 26. via Australian -virts, AiickhuHl ami Napier. tTysor I.iii... :,gents.i MA oli.\ (due about Anvil s', sailed on l-ebriiary J. via Auckland. (Shaw, Miv 11, and Albion Co., agent-. M-.KKIIANA (dm. abiiiit April 1G). sailed .lanu.-iry, via Australian pons and Auck-Mi-yill. and Albion Co.. ng.--nts.) I.KMI KKA (due nhuui April 2', sailed on •ebniai-y 15. via Cape Town and llobart. I /^',,,,':, I ,V, l i 1(1 • slll l'l'inß Co.. agents.) COIt .NTHIK (due about April 16). sail-d on lebruary 29, via fane Town and llobart. (hliaw, Savill, and Albion Co., agcntM Ol'.Alil (,!„ e abolU Aprjl 30)| sail(!(1 „„ March 5, via Auckland. (New Zealand bumping Co., agents.) JtL.UIINE (duo about April 29), sailed on March it,,via. Cat* Town and Hobart. (~ew /.ealand Shipping Co., agents.) OVERSEAS. _ ~ ~ „ , SYDNEY, March 20. Sailod.-Maheno (1.30 p.m.), for Auckland. MELBOURNE, March 20. Sailcd.-Mocraki, for Bluff, via nobart. COASTAL, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Kaiapoi, from Newcastle; Wairuna, from Wcstport. ~.R ' "lPrt--Su.sso!c (7 a.m.), for Auckland; Clan Ogilvy (6.30 a.m.), for Newcastle. GISBORNE. Victoria delayed through bad weather. Will not leave till about 8 a.m. (March. d,. Passengers-Saloon: For Wellington,t nn m i lrs - s - Kcates (for Sydney), Messrs. T. Brown, J. D. Smith, J. Dean, It. Gray. NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrivod.-Te Anau (6.30 p.m.), from Wellington. Saiicd.—Karawa (8.40 p.m.), for Onelmnga. PATEA. AiTived-Mana (9.40 a.m.), from WellingWANGANUI. ..Amved.-Putiki (8.50 a.m.), from Wcl-Sailcd'.-Waimea (10 p.m.), for Wellington. FOXTON. Amvcd.-Quecn of the South (10.20 a.m.), from Wellington. PICTON. ..Arrivod.-Pateena (4.40 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Wairau (4.15 p.m.), for Wellington. NYDIA BAY. — Joan Craig (noon), for Sydney. , . IUVELOOK. Arrived.—Manaroa (10.20 a.m.), from Wellington. NELSON. Arrivcd.-Mapourika (6 a.m.), from Wcl-1 lmgton. I Sailed— Nikau (6.30 p.m.), from Motueka, KAHAMEA. Sailed.-Dcfcnder (1C.30 a.m.), for Wellington. WESTPOP.T. Sailed.—Koromiko (10.40 a.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. '

Arrivcd.-Mokoia (12.30 p.m.), from Wellington; Somerset, from Timaru; Breeze, from Wanganui. Sailed.—Oponri. for Picton and Grevmoitth: Otaki, for Waitara and Wellington; Cygnet, for Kaikoura; Mokoia, for Dunedin.

Sailcd.-Mararoa (6.30 p.m.), for Wellington. Passengers: Saloon-Misses Robson. Kirkham, Stenhouse. Charters. Ken.pton, Brierlcy, Pansel!, O.rter, M'Grath, Hughes, Mcsdamcs Grant, Hcpworth, Hanson, Roid mid child, Dawson, Knox, and 2 children, Kenipton, Stenhouse, Anderson, Kayhurst, Pcttigrew i2>, Mningny, Craigie, Forbes, Wcbh, Cslonel llayhurst, Dr. Stenhouse, Messrs. (I. Laurenson. M.F., T. K. Siilcy, M.F., 0. W. Forhcs, J1.1'., J. Craigic, J1.1'.. h. A. Webb. W. E. Fuller, Cartwright, Robfcon, Maingay, 1!. J. White, Wihnut, Knox, Longlon, Petiierow (?.), Rutherford, C. 1). Parnoll, Havhurst (2), Kirk, Fcrr-int, G. I). Ritchie, Webb, Bnrnuul, Watkinson. Reid, Morlnnd, MocGuiumvs. Cohnn, J. S. Wilson, Ross |2), Grant, Hansen, lleowort.h; 30 steerage. To sail.—Tarawera (10 p.m.). for Auckland, via Fast Coast. PajiseiiEcrv-Saloon: For Wellington—Mrs. Grey. For Gisbornc— Hiss Kept ley. For Auckland—Messrs. Harks, and M'Carthv. PORT CHALMERS. Sailed— Kirkdale (7.30 a.m.), for Sydney Ilcadti. DDXEDIN. Arrived.—Polone, from Bluff: Storm, from northern porte; K.owhai, from Tiniaru. Sailed.—Kovvhni and Koonya, for Westport: Storm, for Wangitnui, via way ports. Sailed.—Warrimoo, for Sydney, via Wellington. Passengers—Saloon: For Wellington—Misses King, Sctmnivs, Jlcsd.imcs Kins, (ira'jam. Soldi. Xl>rth. Brocket!, Sutherland and child, Tucliey, Adams, Jlc-'srs. Soldi, Steele. Bracked, Short, Stein. Pyper. For Sydney—Hiss White, Mcsdamos Dickie, M'Lauehlin and 2 children, flrisco, Messrs. Holder. Ritchie, Inge, Nesbit, and 10 steerage for all ports. BLUFF. Sailed.—Ainokura (8 a.m.), for southern islands. HOMEWAKD BOUND. Leaving the Glasgow Wharf for London, via way ports, at 4 p.m. to-day, the Shaw, Savill I!..\[.S. lonic is taking the following passengers:— _ First saloun: From Wellington—Jlisecs Peacock (2), Ulackman, Jackson, jr. Knox, 11. L. and E. Porter, 31. E. Jiobson, V, Robertson, Weston, Mcsdnmcs Alexander, Bridge, Ciift, Coghill-Peaeoek, Finlay, Hayhurst, Hemes, Jackson, A. Jones, Major W. 51. Doyne, Messrs. A. Alexander, K. S. liarton, E. 11. and J. 11. mark. 11. H. liridge, K. S. Clift, D. Coghill-Peaeoek, W. Finlay, W. 11. Hcrrlcs, M.P., F. Kayney Jackson, Captain M'Camley, G. 11. MooreBrown, Van Dooasclaere, W. J. Younger, Master Bridge. Front Auckland—Misses C. Brown, M. Mardotmld, Mcsdair.ra Brown, M. Jtacdonald, Messrs. T. G. Brown, J. Maiuhall. From Gisbomc-Mestrs. A. ]!. and D. Jfuir. From Christchurch—Misses Julitio, P.-att (3), Mcsdamos Pratt, T. E. Hoss, Messrs. J. 11. Guthrie, A. T. Pratt, K. Pratt, C. W. Purnell, \V. V. Robinson, J. Wolfram. From Tirearu—Mr. and lire. A. Flworthy, Misses Klworlhv (2), Masters Elworthy (2), Mis* Ford, Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. M'Lareu. From Dunediu—Colonel and Mrs. Goring, Mrs. E. J. Smart and Misses Smart i'»). Second r.aloon: From Wellington— Misres M. Ohrystal. Lawford, Perry, Selby, M. and K. Simpson, H. Taylor. Worsen, Mcedames L. Anderson, liond, Carney, Rabone, Roberts, Selby, S. Taylor. H. Taylor, Thompson. Tompsctt, Whyte, Messrs. Anderson, Bond, Cheimelk*, Rev. C. Cooke, \V. W. and 11. L. Fitzherbcrl, P. C. Holmes, Lcggalt. W. T. Mack, Perry, J. W. Steedman, R. Ilalmain, Taylor, Thompson, Tompsett. 11. B. Whyte, H. 11. Wilson. Itcv. Williamson. From other ports—Misses Bricrlcy, Gallvin, Gales, Knox (2), Kennedy, MesdanieG Bennett, Cocker, Knox, Kennedy. -Maxwell, lla.wn.sley, Stewart, Mes-rs. M. Alexander, F. 11. Bennett, Masters Bennett (21, Messrs. Blake, A. Hcrvey, A. Kennedy, W. Magniro, K. 0. Eawnsley, J. Stewart, Dr. A. StcnliouFe. Third-elafs: From Wellington—Misses Forrester, Dough, Oliver, Johnnton, Itust, E. L. Smith, Waugh (3). Mesdaracs Darby, Forrester, Gore, dough, Oliver, Johnston, Knight, Moorby, Waugh, Messrs. P. Boyle, Brinkman, J. Campbell, Craven, Duekett, Gallen, Gore, Gough, Jensen, Jones, Knight, Mourby. Palk, Robcrte. Thomas. Waugh, West, Masters Oliver and Gough. From other ports-Misses F. Hill, Mason, Staples (3), Mcsdamcs Attrill (2), Baird, Garrington, Howie, M'Ka.y, Patton, Staples, Whitney. Messrs. Attrill (3). Blackburn, Brown, J. Brownlec. Christey. Clack, Clcgg, Hoheneck, Hook. M'lntyre. Howie, Jackson, Lawson. M'Corraick, M'Farianc. Newton, Oldfield (2!. Purvis, Robison, Kosc, and Boss. SYDNEY BUYS LYTTELTON DREDGE. Within a fortnight the dredge Manchester, which was acquired iu England some years ago by the Lyttelton Harbour Board, will leave Lyttelton for Sydney, havinp been purchased at a prjr/j not stated, by the Sydney Harbour Trust commissioners. The Manchester, although built over 22 years ago by Messrs. Simon and Company, is still a very useful craft, but with the arrival of new plant her owners had no further use for her. It will bo recalled that the Manchester had rather an adventurous voyage from tho United Kingdom to the Dominion, and was just, thirteen months on the trip. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. . Mr. R. Booth, late second engineer of tho Victoria, left the vessel at Sydney this trip, and joined the Banvon as chief engineer. Mr. Soiinerdale, late third engineer of the Victoria, has been promoted to second, and Mr. Ward from fourth to third, while Mr. Williams joined the vessel as fourth engineer. Mr. J. K. M'Arthur. chief engineer of the Wa.naka. is at present in Australia on holiday leave. Captain Holmes has relinijiiislicd command of the Kouiats, and is to take charge nf the Xavua, relieving Captain Mawion, who rejoins the Komata. Captain A. E. Barlow, late of the Kanna, has taken command of the Karori, vice Captain Murray. Captain A. It. Pryde, late chief officer of the Whaugajie, lias been promoted to command the Koonya. Mr. M'X. Spiertf, late purser of the Watiakn, joins ihe Mararoa to-dar iu place ' of Mr. \Vard, who transfers to the TnraCaptain 11. Watson, secretary to Ihe New Zealand branch of the Merchant Ser-.vi:-f Guild, returned to Wellington from Sydney by (ho Mauuganui yesterday. Capinin M'Canilcv. Murine Supcrinlen'lent for t'.K. Grarigt- Lint, of i-'eamcs. Sydney, arrived iu Wellington by the Mnuuirnnui yi-rterday, ami pror.?cdf. lo London, via ilontc Video, by the lonic to-day. !

Mr. W. B. Cunningham, purecr of tho Mnungnnni, is leaving tho vessel at Wellington to-day, and proceeds to Dnncdin to take up a shore position in the head oltice or the Union Company. For the past thirteen years Mr. Cunningham has been at ,-i'a a- pmsot on various- vessels^ belonging lo the t uion Couipanv. Mr. Cnnuinghi'.in livsl went In sea lruin the Wellington dike, and has been on board practically every steamer the Viiiou Company pos-si-.-iv. Fur some considerable time past, he lias been engaged in the intercolonial service, where lie lias been well and very lavomably I.'ik.,\i> by (he travelling publie, ilr. T. 11. Brown, late of the Taltnie, relieves Mr. Cunningham as purser of the .Maiiiigiimii. Captain 11. Irwin rejoined the Rosamond m master yesterday, Captain ,1. Christian, who has been relieving on the vessel, having come ashore. CASE OIL FROM NEW YOBK. Advices to ham! Plate that tho Vacuum Oil Company hn,s arranged for the steamers Anglo-Saxon, 4263 tons, and Dimclutha, 39V3 tons, to load cade oil at New York for Auckland, Dunedin, Lyttclton, and Wellington. NEW YOBK TO WELLINGTON. Messrs. Dalgety and Co., local agents for the U.S. and A. Lino of steamers, have received information which states that tho llausa steamer Ncidenfols, 5259 tons, is to take the loading berth at New York on April 5 for Australian and New Zealand Ports. THE WRECKED PIFESHIRE. A private message from Pcrim states that everything that was possible to save from the wrecked F.-JI.-S. liner Fifcshire has been secured, and the remains of tho vessel are now lying awaiting to be broken up or otherwise disappear by the action of the sea. The Fifcshire, it will bo remembered, went ashore while Homeward bound from New Zealand and Australia, and the salvage work was carried out on the "no-enro-no-pay" system. SUSSEX DUE FRIDAY.

In continuation of her journcv from New )ork to Wellington, the F.-H.-S.' steamer Sussex left Auckland at 7 a.m. yesterday. She ifl due in port to-morrow morning, and pit discharging 2200 tons of general cargo here, loaves on Tuesday for Lyttclton, Dunedin, and the Bluff, to complete.

THIS WEEK'S SYDNEY BOAT. Fine weather, with smooth seas, was erpcricnccd throughout the Maunganui's trip from Sydney to Wellington, the only exception being on Tuesday, when moderate head soas were encountered. The vessel left tho New South Walcn port at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and arrived at the Queen's Vharf No. 6 at 7.15 a.m. yesterday. Cargo brought to Wellington by the Maungamti was as follows:—23B cases tea, 770 pacltagcs rice, 550 sacks pollard, 120 races sugar, 23 hogsheads spirit, 146 sacks spokes, 84 bundles shafts, 160 felloes, 40 sacks (lour, 25 case,- periodicals, 22 rolls and 100 bam lead, 172 drums carbide, 40 boxes walnuts, 35 cases sewing machines. 29 crates slates, quantity of sundries, and transhipment ex Honrich Ibsen, Rcna, Demosthenes, Empire, St. Albans, Otway, Orvieto, Marmora, Grantala, Changsha, Chillagoc, Innamincka, Ya.wata Mam, Darius. Maitai, Melbourne, Grosser Kurfurst, Franken, and Otranto.

In conliimatian of her journey to Melbourne, via southern port«, the Maunganui leaves Wellington at 5 p.m. to-day.

The Scales chartered steamer Clan Ogilvy left Auckland for Newcastle early yesterday morning. The vessel's llouie loading has been temporarily postponed, and she brings a. cargo of coal back to Sow Zealand ports on behalf of the Union Company. It is expected that the vessel will continue leading for Loudon about the middle of next month. ■ At 8 p.m. last evening the HuddartI'arlter steamer Winnuera, which left Auckland for Sydney on Monday evening, reported by wircleeri that she was in lat. 3'; dog. 16:nin. south, and long. 162dcg. 31min. east. The barometer was registering 29.98, and the thermometer 66. A moderate south-east breeze, accompanied by a. confused .sen was being experienced at the time the message was dispatched. Otherwise tho weather was line, with sky overcast. The Union Company's tramp steamer Waitomata left Java for Calcutta on Friday last. having arrived at London from Wollington on iltn'h 9, the Tyesr liner War of Canada will be dispatihed again on March 31 for Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand ports. Messrs. minnalytic and Co., local agents for the coastal steamer Defender, advise that rile is due at Wellington from Karamen to-day, and will leave for l'icton and Hokitlka to-morrow. At 7.30 a.m. yesterday the steamer Kirkdale, at Wellington recently under charter to' the A. and A. Line from New York, left Port Chalmers for Sydney Heads for orders. The Amokura left' the Blr.fT for tho southern island at 8 a.m. yesterday. The UlneiDou. left Whangaparapara. at noon for northern lighthou;-os. Owing to a south-westerly gale blowing at New Plymouth yesterday the Union Campany'd collier Karori was unable to leave for Wellington. She is expected to leave to-day, and is due in port to-mor-row. .'.lnch later than usual the Tnrawcra left f.yUelton for Wellington last evening. She is due here between noon and 1 p.m. today, im\ is scheduled to leave for northern ports at 5 p.m. A projected departure from Auckland for Wellington on Saturday is the Union Company'n steamer Wanaka. Due here sonic time on Monday, the vessel discharges general cargo. . and proceecV , thence to Oauiaru, the Bluff, and Timaru, to load for Napier, Gioborao, and Auckland.

Fully laden with coat, the steamer Kaituua is expected at Wellington, from Wcctport this evening. On completion of discharge the vessel leaves for OnehuiiEa.

On account of yesterday being a holiday at Groymouth, Hie Poherua wa<? linrJ>lo to loud. She is expected to leave for Wellington to-day, and is duo in port to-morrow.

En route Irom Lyttelkm to Wanganui, t.he New Zealand Shiupinff Coninany'j steamer Otalu' will call off Wellington. Heads thin inornin.<; for the purpose of picking up a party of stevedores. The vessel returns to Wellington on Sunday to complete loading, sniling for London on Wednesday, Jtareh 27.

I'rom Wellington, where she is duo for discharging purposes on Monday, the New Zealand Shipping fo.'s new steamer Hurnnui proceeds to Wanpuiwi roa<!itead to commence loading for London.