SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1542, 11 September 1912, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OP TIIE MOON. SEPTEMBER. Day. Hr. m. Last quarter 5 0 53 a.m. New moon H , « E',n' First Quarter 18 \ & P•"• full moon 26 U 4 P.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 6.8 a.m.; sets, 5.H p.m. HIGH WATER. . To-day, 3.28 a.m.; 4.2 p.m. To-morrow, 4.29 a.m.: 5.4 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day. 6 a.m.: sets, 5.35 p.m. ARRIVALS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. ENERGY. s.s. (4.50 a.m.). « tons-. Thome, a.m.). 2598' tons, ManMisses Richards, Marshall, Da'rympie. Evans, Barclay. Borrie Doug as. JlitaW. Taylor, Brady. Martclh, heir (2), KirK, Sandford. Glbb Hall. Mcedames. Battray Holmes, Lowe, Martin and child, Mrk ana 2 chi drcn. Hunt, Fleming. Fletcher, Matson, Rothwell, Parato. Nosworthj, IJov. bltchflold Dr. Hry. Oaptaln Munro.. Messrs. Bcstoll SmYth. Macdonnld. Valentine. Rattray? Holmra, Murray. Rissctto. Robertson. M'Oleratian. Mann, Rtucltoy, Bibb. Cassvn, Shannon Dalgcty.'Kcane Hunt• Fton?. Flotcher. Matson. Wilkins, McnaghanJ; ghtband, Cooper, Thompson, Johnson■ Witon Pugh. Gillespie. Witty, Beckett, Buoy, Watson". Leslie; 64 steerage. ,„,„,_ _ „ STORMBIPD, s.s. (8.5 a.m.), 217 tons, Dowel], from Wanganui. „*■.»«„ MONOWAI, s.s. (8.30 a.m.), 3433 tons, Edwin, from Auckland, via Oisborae and Nanler. Passengers: Saloon-Misses Wilson, Nnttr sey, Hayward.Cor.--on. Howard. Butt;, Mcsilamos Stovcns, Fredrick, Rraik. M C live, Kobn. Messrs. Watt, .Frodrick, CoHriide, M'Knight, Wall, Innes, Cromnton, Hall. Kohn. Dyer, Kinsler, Banmc, Robortson; i St NIKATJ. s.s. (8.40 a.m.), 248 tons, Hay, from Nelson and Motneka. ROSAMOND, s.s. (9.55 a.m.), 721 tons, Irwin, fmm New Plymouth. ATHENIO, s.s. (10.20 a.m.). 12,2-34 tons. Kerapson, from London, via Oapo Town and Hobart. ,«..'. ALEXANDER, s.s. (11.35 a.m.), 377 tone, VieWmnn. from Terakohe. INDRALEMA, s.s. (12.20 P.m.), 6669 tons, Lea, from Now York, via Australian ports, Auckland, and Na-nier. . PATEENA, s.s. (9.45 p.m.), 1212 tons. J. O. Watson, from Nelson nnd Picton. Passengers: Saloon—Mls?cs Bi"dmnTsh. Mofs. Rodi*won. Rohh. Tonnant. Nettlefnrd. O Onnor, Brooby, M'Pherson, Bonnie. Cooper. Boyos, Walton. Tumcliffo, Mosdamcc Toy, Roberts, and child. Barnes, Wateon, Payne. Fnmo, T.n.n<r e v, B»llen and family. Dpllisou, Walker. Lothian, Pooo and chiTd. Messrs. •Lonsda.lo. Payne, Roberts. Mnclnnity, Mitchell, Woodman, Leoncr, Dawson, Leno, Loraas. Veitch, Birleyman. Bridge, Ball, Fulton. Jameson, Lenga.y, B»U. Burroughs,. GnPbury, TKHtson. Walker.■TTn.fK Taylor, Lothian, M'Lcan, Vavasonr, M'Callnm. New-p*-i. Goultor, Griffin, West, Kennedy, Tnrnclilfe. , „,,„ . WAITEMATA, ss. (11.25 p.m.), 5432 tons, Nicholson, from Newcastle. DEPARTURES, . TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. ' TAINUI, s.s. (10.15 a.m.), 128 tons, Jensen, for Waitara. BREEZE, s.s. (11.25 a.m.), 347 tons, Broadhouse, for Picton. KAPITI, 6.5. (4.30 p.m.), 242 tons, Sawyers, for Wanganui. ' '. ' ' HUIA. s.s. (4.10 p.m.), 127 tons, Burt, for Wanganui. • HAWERA, s.s. (4.10 p.m.), 2CO tons, Jackson, for Patoa. . MAPOURIKA. S.s. (4.20 p.m.), 1203 tons, for No'snn and West Coast. I MONOWAI, s.s. (5.10 p.m.). 3433 tons, Olift. fon- Lvttelton and Dunedin. NIKAU, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 248 tons, Hay, for Nelson and Mdtucka. ' APARIMA, s.s. (5.25 p.m.), 57C4 tons, Vent, for Lyttelton. , ~ . MARAROA, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 2598 tonß, Manninu. for Lyttelton. RIPPLE,- s.B. (8.30 p.m.), 370 tons, Carlson, fnr Napier and Gisborne. OPAWA, s.s. (10 p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, for Blenheim. _,„ . BLENHEIM, s.s. (11 p.m.), 120 tons, Wilkinson, for- Blenheim. , ... ROSAMOND, s.s. (midnight), 721 tons. Irwin, for Picton. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. D'efender.'Lyttelton. September 11. Ngahero, Greymouth', September 11. ■ Rakarioa; Wostport, September 11. '■"■ HlntfrnoaV"Oastlepoiht, September 11*Waimea, Gisborno, ■ September 11. ' • Gertie, Foxton, September 11. Manaroa, Motuoka. September 11. Maori. Lyttolton,' September .11. Moeraki. Syduey direct, Scptcmbor 11. Kahu, Tokomaru Pjiy. September 11. Arahura, West Coast, Nelson, Picton, September 11. . •;. i «. Wakatu, Lyttelton, Kaikoura, Sept. 11. Komata, Westport, September 12. Opawa. Blenheim, Soptomher 12. Ituia, Wanganui, September 12. Kapuni, Patea, Sfcptembpr 12. Hawcra, Patea, September 12. Nikau, Nelson, Motueka, September 12. Mararoa, Lyttelton, September 12. Victoria, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Sept; 12. Moana. Sydney, September 12. Aorangi, San Francisco, via way ports, September 12. » , , .. Tarawera, northern ports. Scptombor 14. Maunsanui. Jlelbourno. via south. Sept. 13. Romuera, London, via way ports, Sep. 13. Waihora, Newcastle, via Lyttelton, September 13. _' " Hauplri, Westport. September 14. Rakanoa, Westport. September 14. Navua, Suva, via Auckland, Sept. 14. Mapourika. West Coast. Nelson. Sept. 14. Monowai. Dunedin, Lyttelton, Sept. 15. Ripplo, Oiaborne. September 15. Kapiti, Picton, September 15. Mokoia, northern ports, September 17. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Aorerc, Patea, September 11. ' . Alexander, Nelson, West Coast, Sept. 11. Gortie, Forton, September 11. Manaroa, Havelock. September 11. Sto-mblrd, Wanganui. Septorabor 11. Arapawa. Wanganui. September 11. Pateona. Picton, Kelson, bept-ember H. Maori, Lyttelton, September .1. Rakanoa, WestpoTt, Auokland. Sept. 11. Ngahero, Greymouth, 3eptemlj?r 11. Kapuni. Patea, September 11. Kahu, Napier. Gisborne. September 11. Dofonder. Picton. Hokitika. goptembor 12. Onawa, Blenheim. September 12. Blenheim, Blonholm. September 12. Hula, Wanganui. September 12. Hawera. Patea, September 12. i Nikau, Nelson. Motuoka, September 12. Mararoa, Lyttelton, September 12. Moeraki. southern ports, Hobart. Melbourne. September 12. vw/irla, northern ports, fivdney. Sept. 12. Wakatu. Kaikoura, Lyttolton, Sept. 12. Kahu, Nanier. September 12. Wiimoa. Nelson, West Ocast. Sept. 12. Indraloma. Lyttelton. September 12. Moana. Ravotan™, Papeete, San Francisco, September 13. Tarawera, Lvttelton, Dunedin, Sept. 13. Aoransi. Sydney direct. September 13. Mauniranni. Svrtney direct, September 13. Athenle, Lyttelton. September 13. Waitematn, southern ports, September 13. Haupiri, Auckland. September 14. Navua. Westport. September 14. Kapuni, Pa.tea, September 14... Arahura, Picton, Kelcon, West Coast, Scntember 14. . Kapiti. Wanganui. September 16. Monowai, northern ports. September 16. Vokoia. Lyt-Hton. D"nedin. Sept. 17. Mapourika, Nolson. West Coast. Sept. 17. Ripple. Napier, Gisborno, September 17. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE, MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. MATTAi. s.s., left Melbourne August 2S for Hobart, southern ports, and Wellington Due Wellington September 6. Loaves same day lor Sydney-direct. Duo Sydncv > September 10. MIUWOAXUT. s.s., left Mclboiirae Sep- . 4. for Hobn-rl, southern ports, and Wellington. Duo Wolllnst-on September 13. ' Leaves ss-me day for Sydney direct, Due Syjn"" Sonteinber 17. 'MOERAKI. 3.5., left Sydney Soptembei ■ 7 for Wellington direct. Dm Wellington . Scpt°mber 11. Leaves September 12 foi southern ports, Hobart, apd Melbourne Duo i.uiiiourne September 21. VICTORIA., 6.5.. left Dunedin Soptem- ' h»r 10 Cor lirtlolton and Wellington. Du< ! W"llin"ton September 12. Leaves Fnm< i day .for northern ports and Sydney. Du( ; Svaney September 20. [ ' | OVERSEA SHIPPINC. [ STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. t From London. ' MIMIRO (due about September 16), sailei 1 on July 11. via Australian ports, Aucls land, aud Napier. (Tyeer Lino, agents.) RI-XUERA (due about September 13) sailed on July 27, via Cope Town and.Ho hart (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents. - CORINTHIC (due about September 20: > sailed on August 4, via. Capo Town am , Hobart. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co (duo about September lit k .ailed on Julv 27, via Auckland. (SliM ' Rnvill nnd \ibion Co., agents.) 3 AP\W\ (due about October 2), soiled o: JiTt'iist *17. via Capo Town and Hobarl • 4K l pavllll and Albion Co., agents.) ? TTTAHINE (due. about September 30), sni, 1 ed on August 14, via Cape Town and IK r bar?. (New Zealand Shipping Co-agents " WAIMANA (due about September 16 t sailed'on July 16, via Sydney and Auel o land. (Shai, SavUl and Albion Co " "TvUEABATUH (duo about October 20 0 Failed on August 17, via Australian porl nnd ~nd. (Tveer Line, agents.) PAKEHA (due about October 22) saile on August 21. via. Australian ports M KVunffimi; : (Shaw, Bftvl» M"i AlWon c t LKeat>4

NEREHANA (duo about November 9), sailed on August 29. via Australian ports and Auokland. (Tyser Line agents.) It-IMUTAKA (due about October 16). sailcd ou August 31. via. Oapo 'I own and HoDart. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agontu.) From Liverpool. KAIP'VRA (duo about September 30), sailed on August 2, via Australia and Auckland. fl-'.-S. Lino, dgents.) SIIItRBY (due about October 28), sailed on August 24 via Capo Town and Hobart, (I KIAOR.A 'tfuc'about October 15), sailed on August 19, via Auckland. (Shaw, SaviU , and Albion 00., agents.) From Montreal. . : HAKAIA (duo about October 18), sailed on August 10. via. Australian ports and , Auckland. (N'ow Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From New York. ANGLO-CALTFORNIAN (due. about Sep- ; -tember 30), sailed on July 9, via Australian . ports and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, ' (duo to-day), sailed i on June 15. via Australian porte nnd ; Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) , WALTEATJTE (duo about September 11), ] Failed in June, via Auckland.. (Vacuum j Oil Co.. ngents.) SOUTHERN (due about October 4), soiled on July 19, via Auckland, (vacuum Oil Co.. agents.) . . , ,„ „ WUAKARUA (dno aboud October 16), sail- : ed on August 5. via Australian ports and ; Auckland. (Tyser I/ko, ngents' , HERKENFKLS Wtto about October 20), j sailed on August 18. via Australian ports , and Auckland. (DalgOty and Co., agents.) . From Philadelphia. ' WIMBLEDON (due. about October 5), sailed in Augnst, via Auckland (Gollin and Co., agents.) From San Francisco. i AORANGI (due about September 12), via • Papceto and Rarotonga, (U.S.H. IjO„ ] agents.) BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. . LONDON. September 10. ] Arrived.-Rotorua, from Wellington. ; Salled.-Jlarcro and Silvertown, for Auck- ■ ] aD " • FEEEMANTLE, September 10... Arrived.—Macedonia, from Loudon, via &UeZ ' SYDNEY, September 10. Arrived.-Maitai (3.30 p.m.), from Wellington direct. NEWOASTLE> s^icmU , T u . , Arrived.-Matatna-, from Now Zealand. 1 Sailod.-Myra FeU, for New Zealand. SUVA, September 10. , Arrived.—Kurow, from Auckland. ( 1 COASTAL. j TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. AUCKLAND. Arrlvcd,-sfTmiro '(6.30 a.m.), from Sydney. To sail.-Tarawora (4 p.m.. for south. Passengers-Saloon: For Wellington-Miss . Eobertlon, Mosdanics Armstrong, Clark, Robertson and child, Messrs. Millar and A. 1 T SSe P d^XtSI P & U, p.S?W ,, th. Friendly j I ti.ed.-Kou S t y nnu°if , for-East Coaet Bays ( and Gisborne. -„„_ i GISBOItNE. Sailcd.-Waimca (4.40 p.m.), for Wellington. , NAPIICB." Arrivod.-Mpkoia (11 a.m.), from Welling- j tCn ' NEW PLYMOUTH. Sailed.-Ngapuhl (8.40 p.m.), for One- ' taßEa ' , FOXTON. - j Arrived.-Gertio (8.30 a.m.), from Wellington. 1 PICTON, ; Arrived.-Brcozo (4.55 p.m.), from Wellington' MOTUEKA. ( Arrlved.-Manaroa- (9 a.m.), from Wet- I UnEt * n " LYTTELTON. J Sailcd.-Kairaki, for Kaiapoi; Canopus, ' for Westport; Kini and Pukaki, for Timaru: Wakatu, for Kaikoura and Wellington: Maori (8.25 p.m.), for Wellington, with 160 "Toloit-befendor (10 p.m.). for Wellington. ; DUNEDIN. Arrived.-Maunganui, from Melbourne; i Kotoro, from Oamaru. t_„„„j ] Sailed.-Kotnrc, for Eivcrton; Invcrcar-* i gill, for southern ports. '• Knikd.-Victoria, for Sydney, via Auck- . land. Pasecngers-Saloon: lor WellingtonMr. B. J. Smith. For Gisbornc-Mrs. Tor- , teous. For Auckland-Mr. Ohmoni, Mos- , dames Drummond. Mackay. Smith. Bauchop , and child. Little. For Sydney-Mrs. Sim- , -.gor,-Mr. Slinger; 25 steerage for all ports. . BLUFF. Sa-iled.-Turakina (12.30 p.m.), for Timaru. ; THE OBSOVO'S' PASSBNGEBS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Reo. September 10, 9.15 p.m.) Melbourne, September 10. i Tho Orient liner Orsovo, from London, via ' Suez, hae tho following passengers for Now Zealand:—Messrs. Cumming, Bridgeman, Johnstone, Raynor, Stott, Ashwm, Gammon, Hill, Beck, Bedorson, Taplin, Ohristy, Wicddon, Wilson, Mcsdames Raynor, Bilkcy, Beok, Taplin, Misses . Starkcy. (2). Fraser, Macarthur; and 50 in tho third-class. MOERAKI ARRIVES AT 10 A.M. By wireless last evening tho Union. Company's steamer Moeraki advised that it was expected that sho would arrive at Wellington from Sydney a.t 10. a.m. to-day. She borths at the Queen's Wharf, No. 1 north. MOANA'B EXPECTED ARRIVAL. An aerogram received from R.M.S. Moana, which is en route from. Syduey to San stated that it was expected that tho vessel would arrive at Wellington at 6 a.m. to-mOTrow. Sho leaves in continuation of her journey at 5 p.m. on Friday, and is, due at the OaJifornian nort on October 3. AORANGI FROM SAN FRANCISCO. A wireless messago received from R.M.S. Aorangi yesterday stated that the vessel was expected to arrive at Wellington from San Frajioisco, via way ports, at 10 a.m. to-morrow. It is hoped to • dispatch her for Sydney at 5 p.m. on Friday. 8.J1.5. ATHENIO, FROM HOME. MEETS ROUGH WEATHER. R.M.S. Athenic, 12,234 tons, Commander 0. H. Kempson, R.N.R., arrived at Wellington ; from Londou, via way ports, yesterday j morning, and berthed at the King's Wharf , to land passongcrs and discharge cargo. A report of the voyage, supplied by the purser (S. C. J. Freeman-Matthews), stated that the Athsxdc left the Royal Albert Docks, London, on the morning of Friday, July 19, and proceeded to Gravesond. After embarking passengers, she took her departure for the Hook of Holland at 3.17 p.m. tho sanio day, and arrived tho following morning at 3.36. The Athenio took in 2440 tons of bunkerE, and loft the same evening at tf.2i3 for Plymouth, arriving Monday morning, July 22, having bad fine wcathor down the Channel. Embarked passengers, and loft the same afternoon for Tenoriffo at 3.56. Had moderato to I fresh southerly winds .aral fiuo weathor all the way, arriving at the island port on Saturday, July 27, at 9.35 p.m. After coaling, tho Athenic left the next day at 1.25 a.m. for Cape Town. Had moderate to fresh N.E. winds and flue weather to 13dcg. i ST., then southerly and south-westerly winds, j with rain, to 2deg. N. Cross the Equator | i in lOdeg. W. on Saturday evening, August i I 3, and experienced moderato eauth-east ! trades and gloomy weather to 23dcg., then j 1 light southerly winds and callus to Capo j i town, arriving August 12 at 7 p.m. Took i i in bunkers, and left the next day for Hobart at 6.21 p.m. Had fresh to strong wes- : terly winds, with rough following seas, to | | 6ldog. E., when tho wind hauled to southeast and East, gradually hauling to northoast and north, with rough head seas, rain, and misty weather. On Sunday, September 1, experienced rough north-east gale and high head, seas, which began to moderate 1 on Monday at noon, and wind hauled west by the weathor clearing and sea modcrat--1 Ing. Approaching the Tosmanian coast the wind blew fresh from tho north-east, with moderato sea, and the weather, remained fine and clear until arrival at Ho- ! Bart at 7 a.m. on September 4. After dis--1 charging mails, and cargo, and 1 taking in 260 tons of bunkers, tho vessel ieft tho next morning, September 5, at 7.18 a.m. for Wellington. When clear of land tho wind backed from north to north-oast, Increasing to a gale, with rising sen. By midnight on Thursday the wiud had backed to east-north-east, and blew a hard gale with heavy squalls and high confused head seas. This caused the Athenic to labour 1 heavily until noon on Friday, when tho • wind suddenly dropped, and fame awo.y from tho north-north-west, and gradually , freshened to a- fresh north-north-west galo • with high beam sea, and blew till midnight ) on Saturday, when tho weather hauled . round to the westward, with high follow--1 ing sea. The weather moderated gradu- ■'. ally, nnd was fine and clear on approaching the New Zealand coast. '■ The Athenio disembarked at this port 450 '• passengers, 526 packages of mails, and a largo cargo. • 1 Oaptain Chas. H. Kempson, R.A.R., is still ; - in charge of the Athenic. and has with him the following officers:-Chicf (in charge " of deck department!, Mr. J. Hughes: chief '; engineer (in charge of cngincroom departi' ment), Mr. 11. Iteid, R.X.R.; purser (in '■ ehargo of passengers and victualling depart- '' ment), Mr. C. J. S. Freeman-Matthews; first " officer. F. J. Burd; second. Mr. S. Lroes- \ thwaitho; third. Mr. J. M. Miller: fourth, 'i Mr. G. Brooks. R.N.K.: surgeon, Dr. A. B. Kramer: socond engineer, Mr. u. whitert ford: third. Mr. H. Purvis: fourth, Mr. J. ,1 'Ooviltrn fifth, M-r. O. W. Davidson; sixth, ' Mr " Itlclmrdsoii;- first MfrlerriiUtur er, 1 [ glitter, Mr. 0, Neutoni secopo, jlx, S, JUs-

nosn; boilermakcrs, Messrs. H. Eastwood mid IV. HanJon; chief steward, Mr. tt. Hughes. In addition to tho list of passengers already published, tho following joined tne Athenio at Capo Town:—Mr. and Mrs. .1. Matheson, Messrs. W. 11. Hutchison, A. Hutchison, M. P. Morgan. At Hobart—Mr. F. J. Gray. It is expected that tho Athenio will leavo Wellington for Lyttelton about Friday nest, MAHEEE LEAVES LONDON. Messrs. Baunatyne and Co., local agents for tho Tyser Line, have been advi«!U that the Marero left London on Kcptember 9, for Wellington, via way ports, and is duo novo about November 18. Sho will, bo followed by the Indrapura, whicli is scheduled to sail about October 1. WELLINGTON TO LONDON IN 39 DAYS. A very good passage has just been accomplished by tho New Zealand Shipping Co. s Itotorua, between Wellington nnd London. Tho liner cleared this port on July -51. aucl arrived at London on Sunday. September 8, having taken 39 duys on the journey. Tina included stoppages at tho usual way ports en route. The Itotorua is scheduled to leave London on tho return voyage on September 28. EEMUEP.A DUE SATURDAY. Advico received by tho local offlco of tho New Zealand Shipping Co. stated that tlie R.JI.S. Romuera left nobart in continuation of her journcv from London to Wellington at 10 p.m. on Monday. Given favourable weather, the vessel should mako port either oa Friday evening or early Saturday morning. OTAKI EN ROUTE FROM HOME. Cable advice received intimates that tho New Zealand Shipping Co.'a cargo carrier Otaki cleared London for Auckland and Wellington on September 8. ' Sho Is duo hero about October 31. AEAWA LEAVES THE CAPE. Tho local agents for tho Shaw, SaviU, and Albion Company have been advised that It.M.S. Arawa left Oape Town for Hobart and Wellington on Eoptembor 9. Tho vessel, which is on route from Homo, is due at her destination on .October 2. WEST COAST WEATHER. Westport reported yesterday that the weather at that port had changed for the worse and that tho bar was dangerous. At the time of dispatch the message stated that there wore no prospects of improved conditions in time for the afternoons, tide. The Haupiri and Eakanoa were out--sido, and the Arahura and Koma-ta inside the bar. , . . , On account of tho weather, the Arnhnra s trip from Westport to Greymouth has been abandoned, and she will return to Wellington, via Nelson and Picton. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Mr. Olenaghan, lato of tho Arawatta, has joined the UHmaroa as fourth officer, in place of Mr. Thorpe, who has transferred to tho Whaltatano. „ „ Captain S. Nicholson, of the Waltomata, is to take charge of the Waihora on nor trin up to Calcutta and back. Oant.i-in A. M. Edwin left the Monowai at Wellington yesterday, and Oaptarn 0. Clift joined her. • Mr. K. B. Park, pursor of tho Rosamond, has reioined his-vessel, after sick leave. Mr. D. Bott has been relieved of his position as mate of the Huia by Mr. W. Leers, late of the Kapuni. Mr. L. E. Baxter, fourth engineer or the Breeze, has stoned off the vessel. Mr. Goo. Watts is now third engineer of tho Rosamond. Mr. V. Ward, luto Eefipd. has crime ashore. Mr. O. N. Wills joined the Aparima as third at WolUngton, In place of Mr. C. W. Croll. , Tho Tyser liner Mlrairo arrived at Auckland from London, via. Australian ports, nt 6.30 a.m. yesterday. Tho vessel is expected to arrive at We"in«rtoD about September 16. Cantain W. Nicholas resumed command of the coastal steamer Opawa at Wellington yesforday. The Mararoa will make an excnrslon trip from Lyttelton to Akaroa on Labour Day. Monday, October 28. Tho Union Company's steamer Navno- is expected to leave Auckland nt noon to-day in continuation of her journey from Suva to Wellington. Sho is due hero on Friday aftprnoon; and sails for Westport the same evening. % On account of bad wcathor on tho West Coa.it, tho Haupiri's trip from Greymouth to Napier has been abandoned. A cargo of coal will be brought to Wellington from Westport by the vessel before- 6he proceeds to Auckland direct. Yesterday's henvy rain was responsible for (iolaving tho Alexander's departure from Wellington for Nelson and the West Ooa6t until 5 p.m. to-day, Def»nder, s.s., is due at Wellington from • Lyttolton this afternoon. Departure will h» taken for Picton and Hokitika to-mor-row. . An arrival at WelHneton from New York, 'via wav ports, yesterday morning, was tho Tyr liner Indraloma. She berthed at the King's Wharf to discharge, and is expected to clear for southern ports this afternoon. Lato last night tho Union Company's big steamer Waitcmnta arrived to the stream at Wellington from Nowcasllo. Sho will lwrth at the Railway Wharf first thing this morning to discharge part cargo of coal before proceeding to • Lyttolton and Timaru on Friday to complete. Tho Waiternata then loads at southern porta for Sydney, subsequently proceeding to Newcastle, to load again for New Zealand ports. Bound oast to Gisborno, the Waipori pa==cd Wellington Heads at 10.15 a.m. yesterday. A Pross Association messago received from Auckland stated that the yawl Mntnnei which was recently purchased by Messrs. White and Fuller, sailed Inst cvoninir for Wellington in charge of Captain Stentiford. The Matangi has just completed an extensive overhaul to her hull and rigging.