BY TELEGHAPH.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1520, 16 August 1912, Page 7

BY TELEGHAPH.

OVERSEA. SYDNEY, August 15. Arrivod.—Waitcmata, from the Bluff. MELBOURNE, August 15. Sailed—Ulimaroa (August 14), for Hi bart and Bluff. Bailed.—llininata, for Now Zealand. ■ LONDON, August 14. Sailed.—Hebe, for Lytteltou. COASTAL. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15. | AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Fiona, from Fiji; Navua, frou Southern porta. POUI'O (KAIPAIiA). Sailed.—Koromiko. (noon), for Melbourne AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Fiona (2.30 p.m.), from Fiji. ONEHUNGA. Sailed.—Rarawa (3.15 p.m.), for New Ply mouth. ' MANUKATJ HEADS. Karawa passed outwards at 4.50 p.m. NAPIER, Arrived.—Ka.hu (2 a.m.) and Ripple (2.4 a.m.). from Wellington. Sailed—Tarawera (3.5 p.m.), for Welling ton. NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived.—Taviuni (8.10 a.m.) and Haupir (2 p.m.), from Wellington. WANGANUI. Arrived.—Stormbird (11.5 a.m.), from Wcl lington. To sail.—Stormbird (midnight), for Wei lington. NELSON. Arrived.—Rosamond (7.40 a.m.), from Pic ton. TEISAKOHE. Sailed.-Kcnnedy (uoon), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Moana, from Duncdin; Maori from Wellington; Star of Australia, from New York, via ports; Star of- Scotland from Bluff; Cygnet, from Kaikoura; Pohc rna, from Grey mouth; Pikaki, from Westport; Lily (sehoooi'), from Greymouth. Sailed—Moana, for Sydney, via Wellington; Wakatu. for Kaikoura and Wellington; Maori, for Wellington. Arrived.—Star of Australia (7.45 a.m.), from Wellington;' Star of Scotland (6.1! p.m.), from Muff. TIMARTJ. Sailed.-Wootton (3.45 p.m.), for Welling, ton. DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Monowai, from northern ports; Flora, from Westport, BLUFF. Arrived.—Drayton Grange (9.30 a.m.), from Port Chalmers. MANUKA'S VOYAGE. Manuka. R.M.S., 4505 tons, J. R. Stringer, cominandor, berthed at the Queens' Wharf No. 6, yesterday morning, the vessel having arrived in the stream at Wellington from San Francisco during the previous evening. A report of the voyage supplied by the purser (Mr. Andrews) stated that the Manuka passed through Wellington on her way from Sydney to San Francisco on June 22, arriving at Rarotonga on June 26, Papeete Juno 28, and San Fraucksco July 11. Rough seas and cloudy weather were experienced to the Island ports, tbenco fine weather to the "Golden Gate." The return journey was commenced at noon on July 24. The vessel had on board 110 passengers (including 60 first-class), and 1850 tons of cargo for the Island?, Now Zealand, and Australian ports. Papeoto was reached on August 4, and liarotonga on August 6. The Manuka sailed again the same day at 10.30 p.m. direct for Wellington, arriving as above. The vovage down was marked by flue weather and calm seas to Rarotonga. After leaving that- port, cold weather set in, accompanied by. strong winds and considerable sea, these conditions continuing well down to the New Zealand coast. On the run . down to Papeete a- very fine concert was-given by Mr. - Hello's Star Film Co., each member taking a- part in the entertainment. The ladies sold the programmes during the day, mid the sum of 34 dollars .was collected in aid of the Shipwreck and /Humane Society of N.S.W. _ Before proceeding to Sydney iast evening the Manuka discharged the following cargo at this port:-2910 cases canned fruit, 645 cases raisin,;, 3060 cases canned fruits, ,180 barrels oil and 45 cases oil, 112 cases asparagus, 83 bundles doors. 11 cases photo, goods. 5580 crates onions, 49 ca.=cp mowers, .25 boxes codfish, 30 cases d. colour.?, 10 barrels ink, 9 cases ploughs, 100 cafes fillers, 143 crates building board, 313 rolls building paper, 360 rolls rootling, 31 cases jicriodi.cals. 12 casaj oranges, 9 crates paper, 25 cases paint, 100 cases shell, 27 sacks coconuts. 12.935 sup. feet of timber, a quantitv of fresh fruit from Cook Islands, and a large quantity of sundries from 'Frisco. TAHITI FOR SAN FRANCISCO. During the run across the Taenian Sea from Sydney to Wellington, t.ho Union Company's R.M;S. Tahiti, which arrived early yesterday morning, experienced line clear weather and smooth seas til! August 12, thence moderate variable winds aud heavy sea 3 till port was made. The vessel has on board 95 through passengers for Iviland ports and San Francisco, and a large general cargo for the latter ■ port. In continuation of her journey, the Tahiti leaves Wellington for the Cnlifornian port at 5 p.m. to-day. EAST COAST SERVICE-CHANGES. U is expected that the Mararda will have completed overhaul at Port Chalmers in time to leave Lvtteltnn for Wellington on the evening of Friday. August 23. On Tuesday, August 20, the Mokoia, which ha 3 been relieving the Mararoa in the ferry service, leaves Wellington .at 8 p.m. for Lytteltou and Cunedin, At."the'lastmentioned port she takes up her running in the East Coast service, leaving Duncdin in place of the NHvna on August 23. The N'avua, on arrival at \Vellington from northern ports on August 20, translilps passengers and cargo to the Moltoia. and proreeds thence to Westport nn(l Auckland. She leaves the northern port for Suva and Levuka on August 28, thus relieving the Hauroto. Talune, 5.5., which is duo at. Auckland on Thursday. August. 22, withdraws for overhaul at the northern port, She will be relieved in the Eastern Pacific service bv the nauroto. which is scheduled to leave Auckland on Tuesday, August 27. A" there will be no ferry steamer lwiving Wellington for lytteltou on Thursday even, ins, August 22, the Maunganui, which will lie en route from Sydney to Melbourne, via south, will act as such. She will clear at 8 p.m. ATHENIC LEAVES TnE CAPE. The local agent* have been advised that the Wluto Star liner Athenic left Cape Town, in continuation of her journey from Loudon to Wellington, on Tuesday evening la.st. The Atlienie is due here about September 5. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Captain Cornwall, late of tile Kniparn, is now in command of the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Tongnriro. Ml is understood that Captain John Gibb, at present in command of the Makura. in the Vancouver service, is to go t-.> Glasgow to take charge of the Union Company'* new 13.600-ton liner Niagara. The. vessel is to be launched this month. Mr. Scott, late of the llotoiti. has joined the iraupir! ;us i-hicf officer, vice Mr. It.'.!. Fowler. Mr. W. S. llyslop, lati; or R.M.S. Makura, is now third officer cf 11.M.5. Tahiti. Hr. W. E. Bavis, late of R.M.S. Xealandia, is now surgeon on It.M.S. Tahiti. Mr. J. Dutliie. late or the Kteainor Hawk, in the Australian trade, has joined the )voin«t ( -i as third olllccr, in place of Mr. Hanson, who came ashore with an 'injured font. Dr. Grime, sumeon nf t-hc Union Company's .Manuka, came ashore at Wellington yesterday. Mr. o. -Dinner has je-iiicd tho Jlokola ....su ecconq enaneojj - \

Jtoana,, intercolonial liuer, is duo at Wellington from Lyttcltoii early this mornins. Departure will Jjo taken for Sydney direct at, 5 p.m. Komila, .steam collier, left Jliramar for Wctftport. last evening. She is dr.o hack at Wellington aliout Sunday next. The Jlupourika, which arrived at AVeslport from Wellington, via. Nelson, at 10 a.m. yesterday, was tn have continued her journey to Gre.vmoulh at. 10 p.m. The Union Comnanv's hie: Calcutta steamer Aparimn left Singapore Insl Saturday en route to J)ominiou ports'. The Union Company's lurrct steamer Koroiiiiko left I'outo (Kaipara) at noon yesterday for Jleluourue, with a. full load of timber. The Shaw-Savill steamer Waimana is due at. Wellington from Liverpool about September 11. The Kangatira is due hero from Loudon seven days later. 3t is expected that the Hau'piri will arrive in port from New' Plymouth late this afternoon. Departure will he taken for Auckland to-uiorrow morning.