SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1531, 29 August 1912, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

1 phases or the moon. AUGUST. Dfiy. Hr. ra. Lmt quarter 6 3 '18 p.m. «pw moon 13 7 28 a.m. First quarter SJ 4 2? a.m. I-iiH moon 23 7 29 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 6.46 p.m.; ects, 7.42 a.m. Friday. HIGH W'ATF.i:. To-day, 5.19 a.m.; 5.34 p.m. To-morrow, 5.53 a.m.; 6.27 p.m. SCX. Soil rises to-day. 6.21 a.m.; ects, 5.22 p.m. ARRIVALS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28. GERTIE, s.s. (6.20 a.m.), 264 tons, Kodgcr, from I'o.vton. MANUKA, s.«. (7.15 a.m.), 4505 tons, Neville, from Sydney direct. Passenger*: Saloon— Jlh-:dh Smith, Crawford, Mason, Hiilec neUh, Mesdames .Smith, Crawford. Sims, jbcifort, Ward and boy. Fa'irhairn, Hanldu, Anrain. Welch and child, Brown, Towns, M-Cartliy. Graham. M'Cardle, Curtis. Jloatley, Villiams, Bussel, Hray, Jackson and infant, Thompson, Porter. Dr. Anehiii. Jreisrs-. Crawford, O'C-onncll, liankiu, Dryant, Ward, Scifert, Fairbairii. Hill, Ale'xanilcr. Port, and boy, Ansden, Welch, Eyan, J.tuart, Eccd. Jolly, Jlcrsc Izard. Fnull. Nathan, Welch. Ilames, Graham, Williams (2), M'Cardle (21. Hcalley, Mathieson, lirownoil, Jobbins, Bray, Smith. Emilia. Wilson, Aaino, Thompson, Ilrittain, Annis, Lewis, Uanr.au, Davis, Needham. Fharazyn. Hepworth, M'Mcekin, Master Hepworth; 55 steerage. MAOKI, s.s. (7.45 a.m.), 3393 tons, Aidwell, from Lyttellon. Pa3ienger3: 156 saloon and 83 steerage STORIIBIBD. s.s. (9.30 a.m.), 217 tons, Dowell, from Wanganui. ' MANAROA. m. (9.55 a.m.\ 122 tons, Hart, from Motuoka. ARAHUBA. s.s. (9.55 p.m.), J596 tons, Lambert, from West Coast, Nelson, and iictou. Passengers: Saloon~:iisscs Green '■>>, Morgan! i, Hanan. Bohan. Watt. Tomliuson, Moulo (2), Barncp, Brcrcton, Brown, .Tones, Mesdames Algic, Hinds, Day, Bevan, Kerr, Watt. Holloway and infant, Bruce, M'Croane. Fowler. Moulo, Price. Parfltt, Rusby. Clarke, M'Callum and child, Messrs. Melville. Connin. Unit, Fallon, Day, Paul Bak, Gd.iieu-ki. Toofcy, Slattcry. Dear,=lov, Bruce, Farcy, Kerr, Munro. Kny, Hunsoii, Fair. Murray, Thomson, Thomson. Westbrook, Fowler, Butt. Taylor (2), Laine, Magg, Harrison, Skinner, Clarko, Jf'Xcil DEPARTURES. WEDNESDAY , . AUGUST 28. KOOXYA, s.s. (2.55 a.m.), 1091 tons, Prydc, lor Greyinouth. KOMATA, s.s. (12.10 p.m.), 1994 tons, Frew, lor Wostport. PATKEXA, s.s. (1.20 p.m.), 1212 tons, Watson, for Picton and Nelson. Paesongors-Saloon-For P cton-Misses ncaly, Nifbet w "ft' , I 1 °" 11 '?' Jl "darae3 Klniig, Lane wnght, Eyan. Logan, Bacon, Thompson Messrs. lunvig, flealy, Brisooo, Picot Undge. Jlunro. Wright. Bacon. For XeU S2~ir tS£e3 Iso ". M'Culloch, Cresswell, Obullivan. Green. Jlcsdaines Knleon Coojc-r, Allport, M'Cnlloeli. Henrv, Hook, &He^Bi^^e S / a =: a tons Jamieson, for Greymouth. ' fo? U P ' m ' , ' W ton! ' Burt ' Napier 11 ' S ' S " V ' m ' ), 65 tonS, Xclson ' fol ' fo?\ffea A ' 6,S- (5,2 ° V ' mX m tons - Gibson ' i w -5-. KA , s - s - ' 6 P-ni-l, 157 ton- Wills !o l Lyttelton. ' " S, son^Kanganui 20 "•»»■»■ ««ton S ,-Thomp. FlS Al f^a-;or ( t 6 ' 30 P - m ' l M tMSfo? E Foxton S,S ' <T P ' m,), S69 ' tOnE, Kodccr, MAORI, s.s. (8 p.m.). 3399 tons, Aldwell, for Lyttelton, Passengers: Baloon-Mieses Dew Morrison, Martin, Adair, Hunt, Rainforth, MDavvitt, Ogle. Dixon. r.y.in, Maysneld, Aeil, Maude, M'Master, Douglas. (cr, Mosdames Ayson. Macard, Morrison, Mnrtin, Sellars, Reynolds, Maude, Snpll (2), Aeill, King, Harris, Morrison, Maude. Ful,ton. Walmsley, Franks, Allen, . Gardiuer, «avd, &ir John Findlay, Messrs. Moss, Morris Andorson, Ayson, Macara, Xeill, Rock, Blaekmnn, Galliers, Lane, Cameron, Clcijnand, Young, Brodie, Wilson, Wilson, M Ivonzie, Newton, Roger, Clarkson. Barton OEbnrno. Kine, Mcrrfeon, Duncan. JTopworth (2). MncTntosh, Driscoll. Reese. Childs, Pinwell, HclHwdl, Evans, Harris. Franks, Allen, Gardner. Ward. Russell, LiJlieo. MAXABOA. s.e. (8.15 p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, for Havclock. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Kittawa, Grsymouth, August 29. Kikau, Nolson, Motueka,' August' 29. Mararoa, Lyltelton, August IS. Wimmera. Dunedin. Lyttelton, An-. S9 Ta.viuni, southern ports, Ausust 29. Kahu, Gisbornc, August 29. . Pateena, Nolson, Pioton, August 29. Wliakatane, southern ports, August 30. Kaitoa. Nelson, August, 30. Huia, Wancanui, August 30. Arapawa. Wanjanui, August 30. ' ITawera. Patca, August 30. Maori, Lyttelton,' Auonst, 30. Tarawora. northern ports, August 30. Moeraki, Dunedin, Lyttelton. Aug. 30. Taviuni. Eontliern ports, August 30. Mapourik.i. West Coast. Nc'.-'on. Aug. 31. Komata, Westport, August 31. Wakatu. Lyttelton, Kaikoura, August 31 flertio. Foxton, Picton. August. 31. Hcionya, Gruymo'uth, August, 31. Manni'bn.. Havclock. September 1. Pinnlo, Gisborn». Sentember 1. Monowai, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Sept. 1. Wairnna, Oama.ru, September 2. ' Haupiri, East Coast, September 1. llokoia., northern ports, Sept. 3. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Star of Scotland, London, August 29. ■■ Stormbird. Wanganui, August 29. Nikau, Nelson, Motueka, August 29. Mararoa, Lyttelton, August 29 Poborua. Westport, Napier, Mm. 29. Wimmera, northern ports, Sydnpy, Aug. Jlaniika', southern ports, IMbourne, Auekahii, Napier, Gisliorne, Ausnst 29. T'Tskina, Lyttelton, August 29. . \Vhakatnne. Port Pirie. Aniust 30. , Kaitoa. Nelson, West Oo&,«t. August 30. Huin, Uancanui, August 30. Arapawa. Wanganui, , August 30. Hawera, Patea, Autrast 30. Pateena. Picton. Nelson, August, 30. Maori, Lyttelton, August 30. Echo, Havelock, Gisborne, August 30. Hinemoa, Castlepoint. August 30. Tarawcra, Lyttelton. Dunedin, August 30. Mooralii, Sydney direct, August 30 Taviuni, New Plymouth, Westport, Greymouth, August 30. Arahura, Picton,' Nelson, West Coast, August 31. Gertie, Foxton, August 31. H a »P'f'. New Plymouth, September I. ■ : Wakatu, Kaikou.ra, Lyttcltnn. S"pt. 2. Jtanaroa, Motueka, September 2, Wairuan., Suva,, September 2. Monowai, northern ports. September 2 Vokoia.Lyltelt.on, Pnnedi'i. September 3. : Ma.pounka., Nelson. West Coast. Sept. 3. r.ipple, Napier, Gisbornc, September 3. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. ■ MpEBAKI. S.S.. left Dunedin Aoen.t M, for Lyttelton nnd Wellington. Due We , ,- lineton August'3o. Lea-ree pa.mo dav for Sydn'v direct. Due Pvdni>v September 3 WIJDrERA. s.s., left. . Dcaiedin Aueiist S7 for Lyttelton nnd Wellington. Due Weilvnjrt*m AuEast 29. Leoves some dnv for northern ports and Sydney. Due Sydney September 6. OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STEAMEES TO AREITE. From London, MIMIRO (due about Scntomber 14), eiilod on July 11. via Australian ports., Auckland, and Napier. (Tyscr Line, agents.) ATHF.NTO (due about September 5). Failed on July 22. via Catm Town and Hobart. (Shaw. Savill and Albion Co., agents.) JI.EMUEHA (diM about Sentember 10), sailed on July 27, via Cape Town and Hobart. (New Zealand Phipning Co., agents.) TORINTHIG (due about September 20). sailed on August 4, via Cnpe Town end Hobart. (Shaw, Savill and Albion 00., agenlfl.) RANGATIItA (due about September 18), .-ailed on July 27, via Auckland. (Sliaw, Sovill nnd Albion Co.. agents.) AH AW A (duo about October 2), sailed on August, 17, via Oapr> Town nnd Hobart. (Show, Rnvill, and Albion Co., agents.) IfU.VHINE (duo about September 30), sailed on August. U, via Cape Town and Itobnrt. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) Prom Liverpool. KAIPARA (due aboul September 25), sail«d on Anjnßt 2. via Australia, and Auckland. (F.-8, Line, agents.) 1 WaIMAXa (ilue about. September li). railed on .Inly 10, via Australian pons and Auckland. iSlinsv, Savill nnd Albion Co.. URPIIU.) SURT.KV diuci about. Oetolicr 28>. sailed on 24, via. C:\pe Town and iliibart. (P. and K. Line, i\gent«.) j From Montreal. t ! ' HAKAIA (due iibont Oi-iobcr 18). sailed on August 10. via Aunralliip ports :iud Auckland. (Xcw /calaitd Co.. agenti.) I From Nev; York. ANGLO-GALIFORNIAN (flue about. Sentnmlirr 50), ».iil?d on July 9, vin. Ausir.Tlian [wm itnd Auclilwd, • (A, anrl A, Lluc, i Lwsutn.J X i

IXDBALEJfA (duo about September 2). soiled on June 15, via Australian ports and Auckland. ITytcr Line, agents.) UWLTItAUTI-: (duo about August 29). sailed in Oiiiu , , via. Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co.. nsentcO NOUTIIFJt.V (due about Scpicmbcr 27). "iiilcd an July 19, via- Auckland. (Vacuum o'.! Co.. asroiils.l l< r HAKAi:u.V nine about October 161, sailI cd on Angus). 5, via. Australian porta and Auckland. (Tysor r.inc, aßpnts.l lIERKK.NFKI.S (due about October SOi, ■ failed on August 18. via Auslnlhn ports • and Auckland. (Dalgcty and Co., agent?.) From Calcutta. APAKIMA (duo about September 5), sailed Aut'iift, via Singapore, iSnimiranp, and Auckland. (U.S.S. Co.. aifcnls.) From Dunhury. KATOA (duo about August 31), sailed in June. (U.S.b. Co., agents.) . BY TELEGISAI'H. OVERSEA. SUVA, August 28. Sailed.—Jlanapouri and fofua, for Sydney. SYDNEY, August 28. Arrivod.-Campbell, wlialsr, from TllulT. ' Bailed.—Victoria. 11.30 p.m.), for Auckland. MELBOURNE, August 28. Sailed.-Mailai, far Bluff, via llouart. COASTAL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28. AUCKLAND. Sailed.-Hauroto (12.20 p.m.), for Cook Islands; Xavua, (2.30 ii.m.), for Suva. ' OXL'HUSGA. Arrived.-ltarawa (9.40 a.m.), from Jfew Plymouth. PICTOX. Arrived.—liosamoud (G.JO a.m.) and Patcena (5.10 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Hos.imond 17.55 p.ui.., for NVlson. To sail.—l'atcena (1.1.30 p.m.), for Xclson. NELSON. Arrivcd.-Mapourika (5.30 a.m.), from Wcllinglon. Sailcd.-Xikau (5.10 p.m.), for WcUinctou. FAREWELL SPIT. John passed east at 9.10 a.m, LI'TTELTON. Arrived.—Flora. (8.10 a.m.), Matalua '7.50 a.m.), Moimvai (9.50 a.m.). from Wellington. Sallod.-Strathroy (3.10 p.m.), lor Port Chalmers. 1 Hailed.—Mararoa. (6.30 p.m.), for Wellington. Passengers: l?a?ooii—llis«os Lowry, Jnirailh (2), Wells (2), Wagstaff, Seed. Stevenson, Nash, Smith, Jl'Alecr, Turner, Mesunincs llookley, Fisher, litlalc, Itrowu, Kimc-Biltcliff, Duncan, Dooley, tjmitli and child, Coional Hayhurst, Messrs. Dooley, Goodman, Wickens, Clements, Pine, Turtou, M'llroith, P. Selie, Diamoud. liarmau, Lcwin, Simcr (2), Norton, M'Kcon, Kirk, Nash, Ableck, Lyo, Wilkinson, LuU, Wagstaff, Grange, Sim, Ferguson, Dre-tou, Hartley, Fisher; 20 steerage. Sailed.—Wimmera, (8.30 p.m.), for Sydney, via north. Passengers: ?nloon—For Wel-lington-Misses Snowdeu, Jlerlitt, Murray, Jlanham, Mesdamoi Lewis, Walton, Hanham, Messrs. J. Snowden, Hooper, E. G. Osborn. For Napier-Mrs. Davidson, Mr. Davidson. For Gisborne—Mrs. White, Messrs. It. White, Allison. Livingstone, Ormond . For Auckland—Miss Ligu't. 51 «s----damea liradncy, Williams, Messrs. Hraduey, Williams, Walker, Forrest. AKAKOA. Arrived.—H.M.B. Pioneer (eai-ly). 'from Lytteltou. POUT CHALMERS. Arrived.—Karamu (10.55 a.m.), from Hobart. Sailed.—Whakatano (4.45 p.m.), for Wellington.' DUNEDI.V Arrived.—Kovrhai, from northern ports. Sailed.—Warrimod, for Lytteltou; Storm, for Bluff; Karori, for Oamaru. Sailed.—Mocraki, for Sydney, via. Lyttelton and Wellington. Passengers: SnloonMiusos Salinond (2), Walsh. JJalziel, Keith, Marshall, Murray, Preston, Cameron, Faulkner, Mesuaincs Clulee, White and child, Lilley, Hijkop, Brown, Uoorley, Fogarty. Messrs. J. 0. Cameron, Dennin, Huntly, EUiott, Walton, Harlield, White, LiUey, Brown, Captain Dooley; 28 storage for all port«. FROM SYDNEY DIRECT. This week's direct boat from Sydney to Wellington—tho Manuka—espericuccd line weather and smooth seas all the way across the TasDiau Sea. Sydney Heads were cleared at, 2 p.m. on Saturday last, port being made at 7.15 a.m. yesterday. Imports by the Manuka were as follow:— 680 cherts tea, 45 cases and 20 bales periodicals, 100 casw fish oil. SO sacks peanuts, 200 mats rice, 280 c;ises soap, 254 bags manure, 224 bags ricemeal, 20 cases jujubes, 32 Iron bark piles, 25 cases tobacco, 100 crates onions, 250 chests tea, 2548 cases fruit, 47 cares silks, 199 casks and 20 barrels oil, and a, largo quantity of general merchandise. / . I Tho Manuka will continue her journey to Melbourne, via the south, at 5 p.m. to-day. PASSENGERS PER ATHENIC. . Due at Wellington from London, via way ports, about September 5, tho Shaw-Savill if.M.S. Athenic ' is bringing the following passengers :— baioon—jLr. and Mrs. J.I Buchanan, Mr and iue. E. G. Kawiisley, Mr. V. 1. Per"z do Mar/.an, tho Misses Pore: do Marzaii, Mrs. L. Ornio, Mrs. A. Seceombe, Mr. A. Corngan, Mr. 31. S. Chambers, Mr. It. llardy-Topham. Second-class: .Mr. and Mrs 0. 11. Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. D. It. Creasy, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. I'rogbrook, Captain W. liiggmson and Mrs. liiggiiwon, jir. and Mrs. F. 0. Hutchison, the .Misses Itutchinson (2), and Masters Hutcliluson (2), Mesaames J. Jiarllett, Neville,. Pollard, M. Sinclair and 2 sons, 8. Taylor, O. Thompson, and Master Thompson, 1!. Toner, aim tho. Misses Toner, 11. Windlo and Master Winnie, the Misses A. and F. Cook, M. Cunningham, U. Dunbar, J. K. Miller, M. Moes 1!. Punter, A. B. Itoskruge, IC. Hturt G «i iy l? r, , D, M, Williams. Jiessrs. J.' Brown! \V. 11. Bryaut, 1). Bryant, W. Chitty, A. Clinmc, I'. Daniel, H. Devorcux, J. A. Dunbar, W. Dunbar, G. Hancock, J. A. Hughes, J. Jackson, E. Kelland, J. M'Clcnnan, A. JrOray, J. M'Kcnzie, U. E. Bowlsley. U. W. Taylor, J. P. Taylor, K 31. m?,?' T ' Wost «-ood, J. WiEhtman, E. F. Williams, A. ■ H. Wilson, Master J. Bryant. Ihird-elaw: For Wellington—Missus An'}j?*n'•«"{! (2) ' T , l " a ? k «l. Cameron, Frier (2), Goodfellow, Hartley (2), Ibbett (4), Jackson, Boutledgc, Hoxburgh (2), Shearer (2) Stevenson (2). Williams (2), Jlosdamcs Ball! Blackburn, Coles, Enderby, Fickling, Gore, Hartley, Haslctt,. Hickin, Ibbett, Manning MPhcrson, Macrae, Shearer, White, Messrs. Blackburn, Brusey, Coles, Dickie «). Diet spn, Duncan, fcnderby, Farror, Frier, Gore, laslett. Hethenngton, Hiekson, Biggins, Iludfion, Hughes, Kendall, Lanedown, Law Lomas. Macrae, M'Pherson. Manning, May' yard, licwton, Patterson, Phillips, liadnic, osenbanm, Kutty, Seel, Shearer, Timmins Ho.II, WoUford, WcntworUi, White, Williams. Masters Ball (2), Coles, Enderby, Fickliiiß.. Frier, Manning (2>, and White por other New Zealand ports: Auckland, 101; -Mw Plymouth, 19; Gisborne, 9: Kapior 1; nanganui, 20; Groyraouth, 5; Westport, 1; Lyttelton, 34; Timaru, 15; and Port Chalmers, 41. COMING BY B.M.S. EEMTTERA. Bemuera. H.M.S., which is duo at Wollmßton. from London, via. way ports, on 01- about September 9, Jβ bringing the following passengers :-Saloon-Ml6s«s E. Jowon oad nur.se, Camincr, Jf. Grigs, N. E. Gnge, Kombcr, B, M. Ehodes, E. Thomson, A. Thomson, If Thomson, McEdames jowen, J. L. Hamilton, Ehodea and maid. 1. EobertEon, J. Thomson. Eev.- E. H. Tuck Messrs. Lambert, Brown, W. H. Govdon, tJ' G ir ßho^ 3 ',Fi A - Thomson. Second salpon-3t. Blackleage, G. Griffln. T. Tnffln, F. M. Hunt, E. and M. Kldeton. G. Longhurst, M. S. M'Leod, If. L. JOUer L. Murray, 0. Purves. E. TTaleh. Jfesdames Harcourt Arthur, E. Blaokled K e, 11 'nn?h^ , * ta t{ , ' , n s - Hopeweli. Jenkine, jonghurst, H. C. Osmond, Pritcbard Piirves. F. Ritchie, Walsh. C. WillSbv: Dr. Harcourt ArOinr, Messrs. H. A. Baker Harden, W. A. X. Hardwick. W. TF. Hcafn A. Holme, .Tonkins, H. C. K. Kilian G LonehnrM, E. G. S. yacFarlanc, J. Miller r w-^''^ 0, " 3, ,T ' Vmy " s - ' T - J. Walsh: C- Willoiicrhhy, Masters .T. DlacUlcdßc, Tl WELLINGTON CAItGO FOK lIOME. At an early hour this morninct. the Tyspr liner Star of Scotland left Wellinjrton for London, She took the following cargo from ■Una port :-ia lwles wool, fiO bales ekins, iBl boles flax. 473 casks tallow, 20 barrels tallow. 4 caskfl pelts. 7 drums glycerine, 2 bales borsebivir, 1 cases pumlrio.;, 8 casks Inrd. 360 ennkp graes - seed, 22.fi?n carcasses mutton. 20.06; Ires mutton, 1250 quarters beef, 165 eratee kidneys. : • DARTFORD FOR'A HULK. When the Union Company's iraininrr ship Dartford completes the discharge of her enrffo of redwood she is now carrying to Sydney from Eureka it is verv probable that eliD will go to Newcastle anil load a cargo of coal for Xew Zealand where upon arrival she will be converted imo 0. hulk. Thc-o tidings, which are as yet nnepnSrined, but bear the stamp of nulheiHiclty nevertheless, will probably oomo :\: a surprise, fnr since tho Dartforil began her career a< n <!c"liool-=hi)i evevv MICCOSS has bean mcl. But ne doubt ib'o I'xplannliou is thai tliu mining of <~»H'. able olDccie can be tali'fuctorily performed now on the modern steamship, and Hie mainlennncn of such a vessel is uiinceer-•-jry—"Sydney Daily Coimnmial News and Shipping List." SALE OF SCHOOXEE HUIA. ycßotiaiious for the /purchae-a ' of the luwlllwy (cheoncr Iful.i have been wn. pitted it and tao vascl will be-

conic i!ic property of the Nobel Explosive? Company. ' 'i'lic Jfuia was built about 20 years ago at Kaipnra, ami is a very Cast craft. She k one of the few topsail srhooiiors on the roast. Many years back sho w:n engaged in the intercolonial timber trade, but more recently has been a regular trader in the Kaip.ira-Lyttelton run. She was formerly in command of Captain George M'Kcnzie, hut of late has been iu the bunds of Captain 1). M'Kouzio. The Huia is fitted with a. 75 h.p. Union oil engine, and at different, periods has accomplished some very fast, passages. It- is understood that the pufcTiaso money was nboiit £3500, and th.it her liew owners will employ tbo vessel in distributing cargoes of explosives at New Zealand coastal ports. The Huia. will load a quantity of general cargo and sail on Saturday from Lyltclton for Whangarei and Auckland. MESS-TABLK OOSSIP. Captain Gordon has resumed command of the Storm, and Mr. liadford, who was relieving pro t«m, has resumed Ilia position as chief mate. Mr. Morgan is now second officer of Ibo Manuka, and Mr. Journay is second officer of the Moana, in the Kan Francisco Ecrvice.' Mr. Eeed. late chief officer of the Warrinioo. is now timii&rly placed ■•on* 7 ll'.o' . Manuka-. Mr. V. Jl'Conville, second engineer o" tlio Komala, has left the vessel, aud Mr. W. S. 11 all has filled the vacancy. Consequent on the Talunc being laid up at Auckland this trip, and the interchange oT the running of the Navua and the liaurolo, officers have been appointed to the vesEels as follows:—Hauroto: Captain, P. C. Boss;, chief. K C. Vellenowcth: second, J. Lowry; third, W. Allen. Navua: Captain, D. Tortd; chief, h. C. Adkins; second, A. n. lirookos; third, G. Jl'Donaid. Mr. Langmorc, chief of the Talune, is to stand by the steamer at Auckland, and Mr. Itpdgcrs, second officer of the Navua .will join the Taluno while she is on the lay-up berth. Mr. P. S. Jl'Donald, third of the Ilauroto, and Mr. W. Fish, third of the Navua, are ashore at Auckland for orders. En route from Calmtla, to New Zealand, the Aparima. passed Thursday lelantl on August 23. She i 3 running up to time, and should arrive at Auckland on September 2, u.nd at Wellington a few days later. Latest charters include tho Jour-masted barqucntinc Koko Head, 1011 tons. She is to bring down a. cargo of lumber from either Puget Sound or Colombia Hivcr to New Zealand. A reported charter is that of tho steamer'Natal Transport, 4107, tons. Hardwood will bo brought from liunbury to New Zealaud by the ve&cl. An announcement is ma-do to the e£fect that arrangements have been completed by the Canadian-Australian Lino to relieve the' pressure on vpaco of tho regular mail liners to Australia, aud New Zealand from Vancouver by the chartering of u special cargo steamer, which is to sail for Sydney this mouth.. ■ Dischargo of IUI.S. Turflkina's London cargo is expected to be completed to-duy. Tho liner will then leave for Lyttelton. After loading at various coastal p'orhi the Turakina, will bo finally dispatched from Wellington for London on September 19. Tho Government steflmcr Hinoiuoa, was taken off the Wellington Patent Slip yesterday morning, aud berthed at the Taranaki Street Wharf to take aboard the tower for the Castlepoint light. The Hincmoa will leave for the- eoast to-morrow evening. Bound from southern ports to Port Pirie the New Zealand Shipping Company's cargocarrier WkaUatano will make a call at Wellington for Iho purpose of replenishing her bunkers. The vessel loads iu Australia, for Homo. At 6 a.m. yesterday the Ha-upiri arrived at Gieborno from Auckland, Limestone Island, and East Coast bays. Sho was schoduled to return to the bays last evening, and is oipectcd to fail thence for Wellington on Saturday ovenins. This port Eliould bo made on Monday, and dopartyro taten Tor New Plymouth the same, evening.