SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1444, 20 May 1912, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

—•— • '■ PHASES OF THE MOON. MA V. Day. llr. iu. Full moon 1 9 49 p.m. Last (inarter S 9 26 p.m. Nc-w moon 17 9 44 a.m. Fhvt quarter 24 1 41 a.m. Full moon 31 11 0 a.m. MOGX. Moon rises to-day, 1U.55 a.m.; 7.17 p.m. JUG LI WATER, To-day, -7.1 a.m.; 7.29 p.m. To-morrow, 8.4 a.m.; 5.29 p.m. SUN. Kun rises to-day, 6.55 a.m..; sets, 4.38 p.ui. ARRIVALS. •• SATURDAY, MAY 18. MARAROA, e.s. (6.40 a.m.), 2598 tons, Manning, from Lyt'aOton. Patsenßei-s;. Saloon—Misses Peterson, Baxter, j?uiiciman, Ferguson, C6x f itayurtz, Hill. -''V.'}" .soil, Law, Buckley. Howard, Hanan, Hilson, J-jums, Osborne, Abernelhy, Abeuthey, Me.-idanie.s Kirby and eliiid, ilueUUmd, Turvey aiui child, Wighton and 2 children, Hume and child Gibson, Dewca and child, Dewe, Taylor, Phipp?. Archer, Kirby, Jlees Qui ft, iiucklanu, Lauri, Morgan, Tomkie.s, Wain.--, Giles, Gibson, Wright. Mathews, Ballm, Could, Jones. M'Leilan, Taylor, Seymour, stiller, Gillcrpie, Bufkley, Stock. Brignlon, Armstrong, Young. Taylor. Edwards, n\meox, Paterson, Barraud. Ciiisholm, Ayers, ?«Issitcith, Porter. Witherford, Tompkins, Kinvi'jr, Garrau, Craig. Liggins, Roberts, Goldsbury. GERTIE, K.rf. (7.5 a.m.), £64 tony, Manley. from Foxton. „ - NIKAU. s.s. (8.20 a.m.), 245 tons, Bay, from Nel?on and Motueka-. ARAPAWA, ss. (8.50 a.mA, 268 tone, Corby, from Wanganui. KOMATA. s..s. (10 a.m.), 1994 tons, Mawson. from Wc.stport. PAKEHA, s.s. (noon), 6CCO tons, Clmulcr, from Piet-on. MAPOURIKA, s.i». (9.30 a.m.), 120-5 tons, R.itehie, from We.rL Coast and Nelson. Passengers: Saloon—Misses M'Grath, Gulinghaiu, Rossiier, Turner, Mesdames Taylor. Brown. Kinzett and ehild, Thoina-f, Dolaney, Tolman, Messrs. Birhop, Martun, Brown. Smith, M'Donald, Galbraith. Gilhie, Gothard, Williams, Dowgrey, Betts, James, Waller, Bryneldson, Thomas, Tilly, Nehon. Baldwin and boy. Armstrong. PATEENA. s.s. (10.45 p.m.). 1212 tons. J. G. Wateoi/. from Nelson a.nd Pictou. tPasspngoTs: Saloon—MissCs? Tavlor, LoTimer, GledUiH. Dixon, Frauvis, Mesdames Gothard. M'lutofh and 2 Fa it and 2 ehlldrej], Bastin. Jones and child, Watpon. .Tonkin?, Fuller, \YUUo. Ilcfter, Johansen, Major Clavton, Sergi-Major Norrfs. Capt.Vin Kolsall', Captan? Moddmgs, Col. ChnfKMi, C?ptain \ Onslow, Sevgt. Sloan. Capt. Salmond, Messrs.. Tlio.mas, Jno. Bright, C'fi. Tnsneoior .Schauer, King, Ifill, Curln. Burgesi?, Thomas. Magnvnity. Duncan, Franklyn. Rogers, Hyde, Caldwell. Morris, Cox (2). Rothschild, White, Griffin, Ackland, TTorsley, Charlton, Jonox, Rabonc, Kain, Jenkins. Fletcher, Fraser. Chiirleswortli, Beck, Fuller, lies* ter. Morcom, Ryan, Glennv, Doig, Free* Jandcr. Gotlinrd, Da\ie«. Graham, Grace, Reynolds, Robertson, Crow, Hon. Ell. SUNDAY. MAY 15. MANA, e.s. (3.23 a.m.), 134 tons, Gibson,

from Pates'.. MAOJU. s.s. (7.<0 3399 tons. Aidwell, from liyttcllon. Pasicngcrs: Balaon —3Ji: ; sc3 J 101 l (2), Yo iniz, Vnu) f Joimston. Duft", i>obbie 12). Ltvin, Ilarriy. Kevr, Aufn-CY, Mctcta-Jics Lord, Jacobs, Dchbic. Mailcy, Tnllooh, Hnllenchr, Sicnvriffht, Stiirroc'lc, fiDiiniftor, .M.vc-ts, Man?eu. il'Lcl\iui, iVKcrtiii;, Stanford, Milvoy, Captaia Cocilcy, Captain Snewer-Smit!!, nan. A. I'lyeri*, Hcssr*. Br>ll. llonnym. Joachim, M'FarlMie. Tjurd. Watson. Duncan. Gun. M'KcniAc. FitiEßiMsous, 'iv.it., Bruce, Bvown. J)jlion, Jv;i','c. Go*s, fc'litino. .Sndier. Aorgnn, Dobbie, Ji'illi.mn, JJitdiell. Sballcrass. Mavshi-.U, ilorlcy. Havrie, Bntcliev, llorgan, Brown, M'Allistcr, Lister, Wood, Bishop. Morris. Marshall, Batten, Fleming, Dakiel, BigneU, Gating. Vngan, Ryan, Graliam, Coppersmith, ilalienstem, Hollander, Stead, Johnst-on, Col. Cosgrove, Langford, rdurdoeli, Stephens, Sinclair, Parsons, Di'ck, Smith, M'Leilan, M'Konzie. Bretherton, Craig, 31'Alnin?, Stone, Mocasse.v. Belcher, Waite, Stewart, Smart, Bray. Evans, Sehnard, Han.-en, Meitte. Young. . n nd 44 sleerage. NAVUA, s.s. (5.20 n.m.), 2330 tons. Holmes, from Wcstport. OUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (8.30 a.m.), 198 tons, Harvey, from Foxion.

STORMBIUD, s.?:. (10.25 a.m.), 217 tons, Dowell, from Wanganui. RIPPLE, u.s. (1 p.m.), 370 tons. Carlson, from Girborne. MOKOIA, s.s. (2.35 p.m.), 3205 tons, Harris, from Duncdin and Lyttelton. Pas-

pengcr*: Saloon—Miss Cameron, Mesdames Norri.s. Jncki-on, Mansfield. Messrs. Strang, Pollard. Dixon, Godber Fuller. Movrison. Parkin, Brown, Beeves, - Thomson, MnJne, Bell', Green, Hart. . ItOTOTTI, *&. (7.10 p.m.). 1159 iohs, Flynn, from Oncliur.jja and Mew J'i'yuiouUi. WAITEJfATA, s.f. (7.35 p.m.). M 32 tons, Ivicolson, from Calcutta, via Auckland.

MONDAY. MAY 20. KARAMEA, s.s. <0.40 a.m.), 5563 tons, Olif-ton-Mogf?, from Timaru. DEPARTURES. SATURDAY. MAY 18. ALEXAND&Ii, e.3. (5.20 a.m.), 377 tons, Yickeriuan, for Nelson. CLAN OGILYY, s.s. (7.55 a.m.), 2641 tons, Swanston, for Ncweaistlo. TAINUI, ■ s.s. (noon), 128 tons, Jensen, for Wai'tara. ARAHURA, s.s. (1 p.m.), 1595 tons, Larahert, for Picton, Nelson, Westport, and Greymouth. Pa sscntrcr.*—Saloon: For Pieton— Miss Scollard. Musdames Kirby, Keyworth. Messrs. Fuller, Kirby, Day. Rush. For Nelson—Misses Richmond, Hill, Mrs. Hyde, Mes*ra. Young, Fraus. For Westport— Mesdaincs Simpson, Sproulc. Messrs. .Tones (2), Ellens. For Greymouth—Medame?; Brown, Robinr-.on, Williams, Messrs. Robinson, Fraser, Skinner, Master Skinner. NIKAU, s.s. (0.5. p.m.). 245 tons, Hay, for Kelson- and Motueka. ' AOK&RE. s.s. (3.5 p.m.), 11 tons, Fisk, for Patea. GFRTIK, s.s. (5.5 p.m.). 269 tons, Ropers, for Foxton. HAWhItA, s.s. (5.45 p.m.), 200 tons, Dficon, for Patea.

ifANABOA. c.c?. (7 p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, for HavelouU.

MARAROA, s.s. (11.10 p.m.), for Lyttelton. Passengers: .Saloon—Misses Dcmous. Dixon, Walker, damie.-on, Schmidt, M*Douald, Webster (2), Pallison, Kenu2), Proctor. Bell, Wright. Tabnteau Hambc-r, Black. Gleoii, Old-.*, and Horan Mesdames' Lees, Younjr, Demon--, Samson, Foley. Hosier, Nesport, RadclilY, Peacock. Messrs. Lees. Lawn, Clarkson, Sprlpps, Fras n r, Cornelius, Wheeler. Sonny, Morris, Ju«t, M'Un sor, Brian, Brennan, Devil, Hester, Radcliff, Peacock. BLKNKEIM. s.s. (11.10 p.m.), .120 tons. Wilkinson, for Bienhel'rii. ,10HN, s.s. (midnight), 342 tons, Holm, for Wansranai. ENb'RGi". s.s. steam trawler (2.45 a.m.), 66 tons. Brown, for Oook Strait. MONDAY, MAY 20. WAKATU.i s.s. (0.30 a.m.), 157 tons. Wills, for Kaikoura, and Lytt<?lton. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Niwaru, Liverpool, via. way ports, May 20. Waverley. Foxton, May 21. Aorere, Patea, May 21. Gertie. Foxton, May 21. Blenheim, Blenheim, May 21. Hawera, Patea, May 21. Kapuni. Patea, May 21. Nikau, Nelson, Motuc-ka-. May 21. Mararoa, Lyttcltoii, May 21. Monowai, northern ports, May 2!. Ulimaroa, Sydney direct, May 22. Arahura, West Coast, Nelson, Pict-on, May 22. Munaroa, Havclook, via Motueka, May 22. Walcatu, Lyttelton, Kaikoura, May 22. Kaitoa, Wantianui. May 22. ' Defender, Lytleiton. May 23. Victoria, Dunedin, Lyttelton, May 23. Tara,w?ra, northern ports, May 24. Moana. Melbourne, via- south, May 24.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Poherua, GreymouUi. May 20. Opav.-a, Bicnhaim, May 20. fe?"?.ntfn? B^ li 20 slay * Surrey, I'ieton, May 20. Oucbh of the South, fox-ton. May 20. Jit: in. Wansamii. via. Tcrafcolic, May 20. Patcena. PU'lon. Nelson. Mny 20. Maori. LyHelton, May 20. Kotoiti, i'icloii, Nelson, Nviv Plymouth, Oneliungra, May 20. JloUoia, liovt'U'Vii port?. Mr.-v 20.' Defender, Iloliitika. May 20. ltipple. Napier, via East Const ports. May n.

Monowni, Lyiteltou mid Duncilin, May 21. Karnmca, I.rmilou, Jfav 21. Komata. Westpon, May 21. Mnpourikn, Nel-:oii. Weft Coast, Mar 21. Kronnbinl, W-inganui, May 21. Nil;nil, Nelson, Motiseka, May 21. Mai-ama, LyttcUon, M:i.v 2t. Kainiiii, I'atua. Mny 21. Jlav.eia, P.->tea, May 21. llleiiheiin. TTionUeim, May 21. (levuo. Fo>:ion, Mny 21. H'C'ro. I'atra. Mny 2!. WnvCTluv. Xohcn, We-t. OoaM. May 51. Ktmon. XcKoii. Wp-4 Co:nt. Mny 22. IV. on. )U-i. Vjv 23. Wiihiitu, haikouvji, ...»y 23. Vli/nnvoii. M<n>ounio. vi:i <r.iult. May 23. Vh'lom, noils.-, :>V(l»&y. Misy 2-3. Moann. Syftni'.v May 24. Tarawera. TiVftoltoti. iJumuiin, May 2«*. Arahnra, Picion, Xdson, U'e.-t Cuast, ; May 20. ! INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE, | MOVKMKXTS OK STKAMKJIS. UI.IVAUOA. M, left. Sydney Mar IB lor Him!. Dup A\c*)Hnptr>n Msvv 2?. [<oavor Mny 2.5 for port:', Jinhart. ami MMhonnio. I)n« Mel* bnunio Jim? 1. VICTORIA. M.. lpHvrs nuncdin May 21. for l.ytlcltnn nnil W riiinsrlon. Duo tVel« linsrlon May Leaves sn.me day far .^d»S|ta7M, PM - U 6J ' toey ''

MOAXV, e.s, left Melbourne May 15, for Hohart, southern ports, and Wellington. Due Wellington May 24. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney May 28. .WAKJMMOO, fc.f.. loaves Melbourne May 2s, for Ifobart, .sout hern porl ft. and Wellington. J)tj« Wellington May 31. Leaves jyino day for Sydney divert. Due Sydney •Tune 4. OVERSEA SHIPPINC, STEAMERS TO All RIVE. From London. STAR OF CANADA 'due about June 13), sailed on April 3, via, Auckland. (Tyser Line, events.) I'UAI'EIiU (due about May 29). Failed on April 13, via Cape Town and llohart. (Ne\t Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) STAR OF INDIA idue about .Tune 27). sailed on April 21, via Melbourne. Sydney, Auckland, Napier, and Wellington. (Tyser Lin?, agenK) 'ZEALANDIC (due about June 17), pailed on April 23. via Sydney and Auek'and, (Shaw. SaviH and Albion Co.. ogenK) KAIKOURA (due about July 1). sailed on May 4. via Auckland. (Xcw Zealand Shipping Co.. agents.) TAlN'It (due about June 12), Railed on April 25. (Shaw, Savill end Albion Co., agent?.) ROTORUA (due about June 24), sailed on May 11, via Cnpe Town and Jlobart. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) MTJiUTAI (due about July 12). willed on May 10, via Australian ports?. (Tyser L'ne, agents.) From Liverpool. KENT (due about May 27). sailed on March 12. via, Sydney and Auckland. (F.-K.-S. Line, Agents.) NIWARU (due i-->day), eai{ed on March 22, via Auckland. (Tys?r Line, agents.) NAHINSHIRE (due about June 18), Bailed on April 4, via Australian ports and Auckland. (F.-H.-S. Line, agents.) MORAYSHIRE (due about July 15), Bailed on May 11, via Las Palmas. (F.-H.-S. Line, agents.) DELPHIC (due about June 18), sailed on April 25, via Teneriffe, Cane Town, Hohart, and Auckland. (Shaw. Savill. and Albion Co., agents.) From Clasgow. AWAIIOU (due about June 20), eailed on April !, via. Suez and Newcastle. From Montreal. WAIMATE (due about June. 10), sailed on March 22, via Australian ports and Auckland. (Xcw Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) TOKOMAIITT (due about July 15), Hailed on April 15, via- Australian ports and Auckland. (Shaw, Savill. ond Albion 00., 'affents.) From Hew York. JJOHENPJSLS (duo about May 31), sailed on March 7, via- Australian ports and Auckland. (Dalgety and Co., 'Agents.} TOMOAjYA (due about June 101, sailed on March 24, via Australian ports and Auckland. lA. and A. Line, agents.) CQUUTFIELD (d\n about July 4), sailed on April 19. via Australian ports and Auckland. Line, agents.) ANGLO-SAXON (due about July 14), sailed on April 25/ via Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.) NEIDISNFELS (due about 20), sailed 011 May 2, via Melbourne and Sydney, (Dal« gety and Co., agents.) From Calcutta. WAITEMATA (due tliis morning), sailed during April, tia Auckland. (U.S,S, Co., agents.) From San Francisco. MANUKA (due about May 23), sailed ou May 1), via Fxpictc, ItnrotoiiXH, and .Sydney. (U.S.»S. Co., agents.) BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. SYDNEY, May 35. Sailed.—'Uliraaroa (1 p.m.), lor Wellington. SYDNEY, May 19. Sailed.—Hohenfels, for Auckland. WAHWAMBOOL, May 19, Arrived.—Laura, from New Zealand. NEWCASTLE, May 19. Sailed.—Koroiniko, for the BlulY. MELBOURNE, May 19. Arrived.—Warrimoo, from the DlufT. COASTAL. SATURDAY, MAY 18, AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Atua (6.20 a.m.), from Sydney, via. Islands; Kent (7.30 p.m.), from Liverpool, via way ports; WaipoTi. from Westport: Sciuall, from GUbome. Sailed.—Nhvaru (6.60 a.m.), for Wellington; Monowai, for southern ports. GISBORNE. Arrived.—Kurow (9.30 a.m.), from Neweantle. NAPIER. Arrived.—Marere (4.15 a.m.), from Wellington; Ka.hu (7 a.m.), from Wellington, via coast.

NEW PLYMOUTH. Sailed.—Karori (12.25 p.m.), for Picton, PATEA. Arrived— Kapuni (9.30 a.m.), from Wellington. FIOTON. Arrived.-s-Arahura (5.10 p.m.). from Wellington. NELSON. Arrived.—Alexander (7.35 p.m.), from Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—'Victoria (9.25 a.m.), and Pctone (3.15 p.m.), from Wellington. • TIMAUt). Sailed.—Karamea, (11.30 p.m.), for Wellington. DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Coriuna, from Onehunga.. via way ports; M.ooraki, from Sydney, via Cook Strait; Anglo-Bolivian. from Lyttelton. . Sailed.—Flora, for West-port. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Falls of Monoss (4.40 p.m.), from Valparaiso; MaHeno (4.50 p.m.), from Sydney; Tarawera, from E-outhom ports; Bimutaka, from Tokomam Bay; Wanaka, from (Jisborne. ONEHUKGA. Sailed.—Tarawa (3.50 p.m.), for New Plymouth. 3FANUKAU HEADS. Tarawa pafr=ed outwards at 5.20 p.m. WAITAIiA. Ai'nveil.-TaiJiui (11 a.m.), from Weilingtotu PA'L'FIA. Arrived.—Aorcre (10.30 'a.n!.>, and Hawera (10.45 a.m.), from Weliingtou. FOXTON. Arrived.-Gertie (11 a.m.), from Wellington. BLENITEIM. Arrived.—Blenheim (B.GO a.m.), from Wellington. NELSON. Arrived.—Arahura (5,30 a.m.), from Picton; Nilsau (5.20 a.m.). iroiu Wellington. LTTTELTON. Arrived—Mararoa (11.45 a.m.), from Wellington. DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Pctone, from L.vtielton; Kotare, from Catling Biver; Victoria, from Sydney, via Auckland. Sailed.—Moeraki, for Bluff, Hobart, and Melbourne. TIME-TABLE CHANGES. The Union Company announce the fol« lowing time-table alterations and fixtures;— • Intercolonial Service. Moana. on arrival at Dunedin from Sydney on Saturday, July 13, will withdraw for survey and overhaul until Wedncs«ay. Ausrust 14, on which day she will leave' the southern port for Lyttelton, Wellington, Sydney. On arrival at Syilncy on 'Pncida.v, Aueuet 20, the Moftnawill wtthdraiv from the intercolonial service, in order to leave Sydney on Saturday, September 7, for Wellington, Karotonsa, Papeete, and San Vrauciscn. Mnitai wjii leave Ditnedin on Sunday, July 14, for the Bluff, Hobart, and Melj oourne in Hie Mo«ua's run. and continue ; therein until arrival at Dunedin from 1 Melbourne cn Tuesday, .September 3, when ■-he vviVi withdraw in favour o! the Monraki and undergo survey. Moorahi, on arrival at Dunedin from Melbourne on Tac.-.dsiy, , August 13, will willulraw for survey and overhaul, her run being taken by the Moana m above, ant) resume hencj oil Wcclne.'day. S?ptember 4, for Lyttelton, Wellington, and Sydn-ey. replacing the Muitai. Mauuka, due at Sydney from San Francifco. etc., on 'hiesday. August 20. will leave > there on Saturday, August 24, in Ine ink'rcolouiul ruu in place of the .Mc-ana. Coastal Service. Monowai, on arrival at Dunedin from Auckland on Thur.-doy. .lune 6. will withdraw for survey ami overhaul until Kitday, July 5. Navua will leave Dunedin on Friday, .Tune 7, for Au'-kland, via port-:, in place en, .the Monowai, and on arrival at DuuHii.i oil Thursday, Julv 4, will withdraw for survey. Wc.H Coast Service. .RotoiU wili bo utilised to relieve the Mcrnjuilka in ihe V;'eJ]in.Tton'Ntl.-oii-We"t Coast Kervice for two trios early in .luue. and inuiiediaiely relieve the Ar.thnra fur one trip. WAITKMATA FJiOM CALCI'T'i'.A. T!ie l*nion Cumpuny'j big cargo steamer W'aitomata arrived in the stream at Wellington from Cakutla. via Pimraporo. Samanug, and Newcastle la.-t evenii:g, an:i will berlh at. the Jervoi* Quay Wharf early this morning. Tho pmver i.Mr. V. ;is foLoww:-The Walkmatu left ,\ewc:!?rio <\.S.W.) ou l-'obviuiry 10. with ti foil lond of f-oal for Probnlintrcn and Snarahaia (•lava!. She experienced fine woailier «>n the run. arriving ni. rrobolinggo on Fob. runry ?A, after a smart, She Inft. Prc'bolincgo on March n for Saurabaia. and finally cleared .lava on ihe lcl-h for f'alrutt.n., a»rivin? thnrc n;i March ,; .S. j Tho vr-se l loft CalciittJ! «n the morninc: : of April 3, arrived at Sitiaporp ou the Wn, r-rd inft for otj th- Jtth. iJrq anlved, at -oa- tie

and cleared for Newcastle tho following day, arriving at the latter port on the mumiug of May 2. Fine weather pre*

vailed on the run from Samarang to TiuirsJay Island, which wa-.-s on April 25, thence strong j-outh-esnt uimls until arrival ;M Newcastle. The Wuil'v mata left tli? New .South %Valt« port nl 2 a.m. ifij May 8. and exnerienccd very strong winds and heavy swell to arrival at Auckland.

Captain XlcoUon has as.-ocialt'd with hint the following officers Chief, -Mr. .1. Scott; wmouil, J. Claris; third. Mr. G. Grey. Mr. A. Grant is chief engineer. Mr. N. M'Craig M'tond, Mr. W. Whyte third, Mr. G. l)icl\ rt y fourth, and "'jr. F. Williams fifth., Mr. F. Paseue in purser and Mr. liiviclc chief sleward. After <1 i.Si-ii a-ftrc /lore the Waitemala sroes I<> Ljiteiton and Dmiedin, to put out- the remainder c-C Uat cargo. UNUSUAL TRIP, Tlip well-known sT)ioo?]er Falcon .v about to make an mutual trip for a vessel of her size. After one more trip from Havebe!' to this porl. Mie will load timber r:t Tkivolock for /Newcastle. «he will load hardwood wiles at ;.'c\vcastle for Napier for the Wairoa Harbour Board'* whan con-truetion works. A somewhat remarkable shoriage of tonnnge has prompted tho Faneon's owners to in:r across to bring tho piles front New-i-.ic-'i ie. NIWARU DUI'J TO-DAY. • Now en route from Liverpool to Wellington, the Tyser linor NiSvarn continued her journey from Auckland at 6.50 a.m. on Saturday. She should f-hon' up her this morning, and on arrival will berth at the Taranaki Street Wharf. She has 25D0 tons of general cargo to put out. ULIMAROA LEAVES SYDNEY. Messrs. Iluddnrrt, Parker and Co.'s local bvanch h.rive been advised that the Uliwaroa cleared Sydney for Wellington diat i p.m. on Saturday. The vessel, v*hicl\ has 104 pa?fencors ou board, is due Ifere early on Wednesday morning:.

■KENT AT AUCKLAND. At 7.30 p.m. on Saturday the F.-IT.-S. steamer Kent arrived at Auckland from Liverpool, via way ports. She is due at Wellington about May 27.

Amonjtst the arrivals at IjyUclton on Frinay morning was the auxiliary sehoonor Jiuia, with a load of timber irom Kaipara. The Huia. in company with the senooner Eliza Firth, loft the northern port on the afternoon of Thursday, May 9, ana as bofJi col tinder way \vit u .ft\ an hour o! each other, a number oi people looked upon lUc run to Lyttelton as a canient for supremacy between the two erafls. The Huia, howovor, is filled with an oil onsiiie, and therefore tue .competitors were not ou an equal looting. On the other hand, alfowanco had to bo ma dp for the Unin extra tonnaec. Calculations as to their respective ?amn;r performance were settled yesterday, lor when the Huia arrived there wa-a no sign .of .the Eliza Firth. Captain 0. JiacKenxio, master of the Huia, reported on arrival that light, wiuds. with cahn seas, had been met with throughout the voyage. After discharge of lier cargo of lunbcr the ifuia will load producc for karamoa, leaving Lyttelton about tho eno. of this wcelc.

The next steamer to leave Liverpool for Aew Zealand ports under the auspices of the F.-H.-S. Lino-will be the lJrayton Orange. She is to icavo Homo on Saturday, liny 25. and is due at Wellington about July 30.

Alcana. ss„ advised by wireless ias-l incht that it was expeeted to arrive at thn Dluli from Hobart at 1 a.m. on Tuesday.

\n expected arrival in pert from Tiwarn tins morning is the Shave, Havill steamer Art-ramca, Ifumownrd loading win be com. pleted at i.)»s this port, and departure taivcn lor London on 1)1 ay ?.£.

On Thursday morning' the Union Company s steamer Pukaki was decked at i'orfr, Chaljuer* for overhaul and survey. Sho is expected to leave the poiithcm port for the West Coast to-morrow.

Negotiations £or the sale of the bo.rouentme iianda T-le and Volador were completed at Sydney recently, and it was then madL» known that they had become the property of Captain Taylor, of Tasmania. Both vessels are well known, havint.' been long employed in the New Zeatrade. They nro to proceed to .sojJart direct, from Sydney. It is Ihe intention of the nnv owner to emplov them in the Tasmaniau harduood businecrs.

From London. t via Brisbane, the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer x'aparoa is due at Duucuin en Thursdar, May 30.

Quite a largo number of <"nion Company's are to be docked at Port Chalmers during the next few months, and also slipped at Wellington as opportunity permits. Owing to the big demand for tonnage, several of the vessels have received extensions of tune in commission, when things cet into full swin,?, tho repair shops at both ports Vr ill have a bu3y time,

•Tho Maoriland Steamsliip Compaq's Jtolnulalo will bo placed ou tho Wellington latent Slip this morirfog. Having completed repairs to her machinery, the Sealcs chartered steamer Clan Orrilvy left Wellington for Newcastle at 7.35 a.m. on .-Saturday. Tho Shaw-SaviH Company's steamer Pakeha returned to port from Picton on Saturday. Home loading' will be continued here, llio ve?.<-.el taking her final departure for Loudon from Auckland about May 23. Leaving Wellington for London on Friday wornine, the Tyser liner Norehana took the following eavjro from this port: —C-21 bales skin*. and wool, 20 casks pelt?, 25 ca.ska lard, 82 casks casings. 4 cases merchandise. An arrival at Melbourne from New York on Friday was the Tyser liner Tomoana. She is due horc about' dune 10. The coaislal steamer Defender leaves Wclliu'Hon on Thursday for Pictoii and ITakifitsu. Telegraphic advice received from Auckland last cvnniuir states that the tramp fi] earner Falls of Meness i put in there short of coal. The vessel is ou a, voyajje from Valparaiso to Newcastle. CoaMnden, Ihe Union Company's steamor Kiuww arrived at Gisbomc from Newcastle at 9.30 a.m. ou Saturday.