SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1557, 28 September 1912, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF THE MOON. 6EPTEIIBER. Day. Hr. m. Last quarter 5 0 53 a.m. New moQn :... H 3 if P' m ' First quarter 18 -7 25 p.m. Full moon 26 U 4 P^. MOON. jioon risos to-day, 7.54 p.m.; sots, 6.42 a.m. Sunday. HIGH WATER. To-day, 5.19 a.m.; 5.44 p.m. To-morrow, 6.7 a.m.; 6.37 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 5.31 a.m.; sets, 5.53 p.m. ARRIVALS. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. ' ENERGY, s.s. (2.45 a.m.), 66 tons, Thome, from Cook Strait. ' - RANGATIRA, s.a. (6.40. a.m.), 7467 tons, Lowden, from London,, via Auckland. MAORI, s.s. (7.5 a.m.), 3399 tons, Aldwcll, from Lyttclton. Passengers: SaloonMisses Rail. Pomare, Wcstenra, Duncan, Cook, Popple, Handy&ide, Luvell, nowell, AitUcnliead. Mannagli, Humes, Marshall, Landels, Waldmann, Warrington, Milne, Knubley, Mo-dames Hall. Duncan, ltoss, Jtlllcs, Anderson, M'Williams, OCalla.ghan, Hally, Lady Williams, Haggitt, Millie. Pone and child, Lukins, Harrison, Landels and child, Burnes, Amos, Bestall. Marshall, M'Gcs and 2 children. AnderEoiO Robertson, M'Leod, Coyle, Sir Josb.ua Williams, Lieut.-Colonel Johnson, Captain Todd, Brother Alphonsus. Messrs. Faulkner, Jones. Lamsden, . M'Havely, Foster, Barrow, Waite, Meredith, Black, Cordner, Blewitt, Dottin, Grigg, Chudleigh, Shields, Armstrong,. Pagan, Russell, Robortson, Dransfield, Pownall, CoWie, HLennan, Weatmacott.; Adams, Hulbert. Pearce, Steven. Robinson (2). Woxner, Bedpath. Scott, ' M'Williams, Findlay, Brodic, Hermann, Bartlington, Conder,' Hope, 1 Hally, Holdingness, Penrose, Smith, M'Donald, Hope, Anderson, Landels, Ferguson, Macpherson, Scandessppi Brown, Coroner, iiy* land, Inclis, White. STORJIBIRD, s.s. (8.50 a.m.), .217 tons, Dowell, 7rom Wanganui. TJLIMAROA, s.s. (10.20 a.m.), 5777 tons. Wylic, from Melbourne, via Hobart and southern ports. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Hopkins, Leon, Waddell, Banfleld, Monachan, Meed&mes Bayly, Wallie, M Rae, Bitnridce, Williams, Marrin. Harland, Banfield. Henderson, Bowman and child, Kicn-c-Tdson, M'Callum and child, Messrs. Rosa, Roberteon, Wallis, jl'Rao. Bell, Williams, White, Pandcn, Marrow, Henderson, M'KenlmJe, Hume, Page, Richardson, Powell (2): 19 steerage. v ; TARAWERA, b.s. (10.5 a.m.), 2003 lons. M'Lean, from Auckland, Gisborne, and Napier. Paseengors: Saloon—MeFnames Aickon and Ryan, Messrs. Lucas. Pet tie, Edwards, Hayman, Aicken, Lewis. raott. Ryan, Dimdore, Brown, Lamb, Tay- ; lor, Brook, Prime; 7 steerage. »

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 8 OPAWA, s.s. (1 a.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, from Blenheim. DEPARTURES. FRIDAY; SEPTEMBER 27. PATEENA, s.s. (1 p.m.), 1212 tons, Watson, for Pictou and Nelson. Passengers: Saloon —For Picton—Miss Frederick, Mesdames Chaytor, Swift, Rev. Fathor M'Donald, Messrs. dlifford, Smith, Frederick, Chaytor, Swift. Gilies. Bell and 2 boys, Scott, Greigir, Dobbins, Platts, Girdlestone, M'Caul, White. Vavasour, Stuart, Amos. For Aelson—Sfiss Hamilton, Mcsdamea Ecclcs and 2 children and 2 maids, St. Jolin, Harrison, Dimant, Haggitt, Messrs. Biss, St. John, Haggitt-, MacPherson, Nelson, and Denby. KOMATA, s.s. (5 p.m.), 1994 tone, Holms, O HIMITINGi, 6.8. (5.15 p.m.), 32J tons, Cowan, for Greymouth. ARAPAWA, s.s. (5.25 p.m.), 268 tons, Thompson, for Wanganui. _ ' '■- ■ TARAWERA. s.s. (7.30 p.m.), .2003 tons, M'Lean, for Lyttelton and Dunedin. ' MAORI, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), -3399 tons, Aldwell, lor Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon—Missos Allen, M'Lean, M'Kerrow, Morrison, Tavener, Gibson, Rose, Hayes, Ferrier, Finlayson, Sediomo, Burd, Mesdames Bennett, Paul, Wilkin and infant, Revell, Bilton, Ryan, Jacombs, M'Alley, Hamilton, Bifihop, Hulbort, Olarkson, Hay, Morice.and 2 children, Thomson, Burt, Sidey, Hons. Louisson, Ell, Buddo, and Wigram, Rev. Ha-slam, Messrs. Galloway, Jeffreys, Shields, M'Lean, 0. Holdsworth, Maddison, Bennett (2), Dickie, M.P., Buxton, M.P., Davey, M.P., Witty, M.P., Wilkin, M'Donald, Anderson, Bilton, Hallenstein, Fletcher, Ryan, Jacombs, Crown, Shaw, Inglis, Jones, Cooper, England. Smith, Burd, Cook, Ctttt-s, Bevan, i I>eaeli, ;i -M'Kerrow, Brown. Wright, Oooteon, Craig;'" Greenwood, M'Pherson, Couper, •Adam?,' Wood, M'William.-.Scrandrett, Masters;; Pniiling (2), Sidej', -Blirt;. 30 "steerage:: WAIMEA, s.s. (9.45 p.m.), 454 tons, Stevens, for .Nelson and West Coast. ' KAHU, s.s. (9.10 p.m.), 182 'tons, Shirley, for East Coast.-- .-■ . ...

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. ULIMAROA. s.s. (early), 577 tons, Wyllie, for . Sydney direct.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Aorere, Patea, September* 28. Opawa, Blenheim, September 28. Kiritona, Napier, September 28. Kapuni, Patea, September 28. Hawera, Patea, September 28. Nikau, Nelson, Motueka. .September 28. Mararoa, Lyttelton. September 28. ■ Pateena, Nelson, Picton, September 28. Mana-roa, Havelock. September 28. Kapiti, Puponga, September 29. Maori, Lyttelton, September 29. Mapourika, West Coast. Nelson, Sept. 29. Indralema, Waitara. September 29. Monowai.-Dunedin, Lyttelton, Sept. 29. Ripple, Gisborne, September 29. Ruru, Napier, September 29. Queen of the Soutll, -Foxton, September 29. Ruahine, London, via way ports, Sept. 29, Ko-hu, East Coast, Septomber 30. Flora, southern "ports, October . 1. Komata; We3tport, October 1.. Kaitoa, Nelson, October. 1. Wakatu, Lyttelton, Kaikoura, October 1 Anglo-Californian, New York, October,* 1 Mokoia, northern ports, October 1. Kaipara, Liverpool, via way ports, Oct. 1 Flora, southern ports, October 2. Manuka, Sydney direct, October 2. Defender, Lyttelton, Octobsr 2. Kairaki, Lyttelton, October 3. _ _ Tarawera, southern ports, October 3. Moeraki, Melbourne, via south, Oct. 4. Victoria, Sydney, via north, October 4.

' PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Hula, Wanganui, September 28. Komata, Westpopt, September 28. , Blenheim. Blenheim, September 28. Aorere. Patoa, September 28. Opawa. Blenheim, September 28. Kapuni, Patea, September 28. Nikau. Nelson. Motueka. September 28. Moraroa, Lyttelton, September 28. Arahura, Picton, Nelson, West Coast, September 28. \ Putiki. Wdstnort, September 28. • Stormbird, Wanganui, September 30. ' Kapiti, Wanganui. September 30. Pateena. Picton, Nelson, September JO. Maori. Lyttelton, September 30. Oueen of the South, Foxton, Sept. 30. . Hawcra, Patea, September 30. : Rangatiro,, Bluff. September 30. i Manaroa, Motuoka, September 30. Defender, Hokitlka,' Sept. 3(1. Jtonowai. northern ports. Sentember 30. Mokoia,- Lyttelton, Dunedin, October 1. Mapourika, Nelson. Wert Coast, Oct. 1. Kiritona, Napier, October 1. Kuru, Napier, October 1. Ka.hu, Nanier, Gteborne, October 1. Kaitoa, Nelson, West Coast, October 1. Flora. Westport, Grcvmouth, October 1. Indralema, Napier, Hokitika, October 2. Defender, Picton, Hokitika, October 2. Wakatu, Kaikoura, Lyttelton. October 2. Waipori. Westport, October 2. Flora. West Const. October 2. Tarawera, northern ports, October 3. Manuka, Melbourne, via south, Oct. 3. Kairaki, Greymouth. Hokitika, Oct. 3. Moeraki, Sydney direct, October 4. Victoria, Lyttelton, Dunedin, October 4. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF BTEAMEKS. 1 MOKHAKI, K.s., left Melbourne September 25. for ITnhnrt. southern ports, and Wellington. Duo Wellington October 4. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Oue Svdnev October 8. MANUKA, s.s., leaves Sydney September 28 for Wellington direct. Due. Wellington October 2. Lcavos October 3 for southern ports, Hobai-t, and Melbourne. Duo Melbourne October 12. VTCTOP.IA, s.s.. left. Sydney September 25. for northern ports and Wellington. Due Wellington October 4. Leaves same day for Lyttelton and Dunedin. j

OVERSEA SHIPPINC, ' STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. From London. AT'AWA (due about October 2). sailed on August 17. via Cane Town and Ifbbart. (Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co.. agents.) RUAIUNE (due Sunday afternoon), sailed on August 14. via. Cape Town and lloba.rt. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agonts.) INDRA7IARAH (duo about October SO). 'ailoii on August 17, via Australian ports and A Miami. (Tyser I.ine. agents.) ' I'AICHriA 'due nllonl October 22). sailed on August 21. via Australian ports and Auckland. (Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co., agents.) . NEREHANA (due about November 9), sailed ou August 29, via. Australian ports and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) RIMUTAICA (due about October 16), sailod on August 31, via Cnpo Town and lloba.rt. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agent?.) OTAKI (due about November 9), sailed on September B,'via Auckland. (New Zealand Shipning Co., agents.) TAINUI (due about October 29), sailed on "September 12. via Cape Town and llobnrt.. (Slnw. Savill. and Albfon Co.. agents.) TOXGARIRp (due about Octoher 81, sailed on August .16, via Cape Town. (New Zealand Hhioping Co.. agents.) MARF.RE (due about, October 9), sailed on September 9, vie. AuiU'sJian ports tld (Tyser Line, ojjenUy

From Liverpool. KAIPABA (due about October 1), tailed on August 2, via Australia and Auckland. (F.-S. Line, agents.) SURREY (duo about October 28), sailed on August 24, via Oape Town and Hobart. (F.-S. Line, agents.) KIA OKA (duo about October 15), sailed on August 19, via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co., agents.) From Montreal. KAICAIA (duo about October IB), sailed on August 10, via Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) , WAIWERA (due about November 11), sailed on September 4, via Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From New York. ANGLO-CALIFORNIAN (due about October 1), sailed on July 9, via Australian ports and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.) ~ SOUTHERN (due about October 4), sailed on July 19, ,via Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co.. agents.) , ~ WHAKARUA (duo about October 16), sailed on August. 5, via Australian ports and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) BI3RKENFELS (due about October 20), sailed on August 18, via Australian porta and Auckland. (f)algcty and Co., agents.) From San Francisco. TAHITI (due about October 10), sailed on September 18, via Papeete and Rarotonga. (TJ.S.S. Co., agents.) From Philadelphia. WIMBLEDON (due about October 15), sailed in Augu6t. via Auckland. (Gollin and Co., agente.)

BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. SYDNEY, September 27. Arrived,-Maheno (7 p.m.), from Auckland. t MELBOURNE, September 27. Arrived. —Joan Craig, from Kaipara. LONDON, September 27. Sailed.—M. Turner (four-masted schooner), for Auckland. COASTAL. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. KAIPARA. Sailed.—Melbourne (10.30 a.m.), for Melbourno: Kaituna (10.35 a.m.), for Melbourne. AUCKLAND. Arrived—Marama (6 a.m.), from Sydney. Arrived.—Katoa, from Westport. Sailed—Navua (1.10 p.m.), for Suva; Marama (8.30 p.m.), for Vancouver; Wanaka, for Oamaru. GISBORNE. Sailed.—Ripple (4 p.m.), for Wellington. NAPIER. Arrived—Wimmera (2.J0 p.m.), from Weilington. _ NEW PLYMOUTH. Sailed.—Corinn a, (6.10 p.m.) and Ngapuhi (8.30 p.m.),, for Onehunga. PATEA. Arrived. —Ha.wera (9 a.m.), Kapuni (9.15 a.m.), and Aorere (9.30 a.m.), from' Wellington. FOXTON. of tho South (10.45 a.m.), from Wellington. PICTON. Arrived.—Pateena (4.45 p.m.), from Wellington. , „ ' , To sail.—Pateena (11 p.m.), for Nelson. BLENHEIM. Sailed.—Opawa (5 p.m.), for Wellington. NELSON. Arrived.—Rosamond (6.55 p.m.), from Pic* tO Sailed.-Nikau-(5.30 p.m.), for Wellington; HAYELOCK. Sailed.—Man aroa (11 a.m.), for Wellington. ' LYTTELTON. • Arrived.—Jlaunganud (6.30 a.m.), from Wellington. w ■ Sailed.—John (5 p.m.), for Wellington; Maunganui, for Melbourne, via south. Sailed.—Mararoa (6.20 p.m.), for Wellington. Passengers: Saloon—Messrs. Jameson, Chamberlain; Wingfield, Davie?, Harding, Telfer, Grimstone, Belcher, Reese, , Bray, Mummery, Hayman, Garner, Rutherford, Judge Palmer, Judtjo Rawson % Mesdameß Staveley and 2 children, Davies, Garner, •Rutherford, Misses Holmes'. Stevenson, Blackburn, Smith, Warring, Hylbert, Graeo, Langlands; 20 steerage.

TIMAETJ. Arrived.—Romuera, (2.15 p.m.), from Bluff. POET CHALMERS. Arrived.—Corinthic (12.15 p.m.), from Lytteltnn j Hurst 1 (4.30 p.m.), from Japan, via Sydney. 0 Sailed.—Bohemia,[for Greymouth, via way ports. '' , ' '' '- v '." Sailed.—Monowai, for northern ports. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Schlaadt H Gardiner, Mesdames Anderson and child, Best, Hislop, Messrs. Gawn, M'Lean, Moss (2), Otto, Chisholm, , Schlnadti

RANGATIRA FROM LONDON. The Rangatira arrived at Wellington from London, via way ports, yesterday morning. The second officer reports that the vessel loft London on July 26, and proceeded to Rotterdam to coal, leaving there on July 28, Teneriffe on August 3, and Capo Town on August 20. She arrived at Sydney on September 11, and after landing 1100 immigrants sailed for Auckland on Saturday la3t. With the exception of a strong south-westerly stale, which was <inet with after leaving Capo Town, the voyago was uneventful. On the passage out the Ulangatlra averaged 12.35 knots to Sydney. From the latter port to Auckland she logged 13.24 knots per hour. Captain Lowden has associated with him the following officers Messrs. I'. E. Hahn (chief), H. Faulkner (second), H. Gcrrard . 'third), 0. H. Town end (fourth), G. Ferguson (chief engineer), R.. Bagmoru (second), ,T. M'Dougall (third). W. Allen, (fourth), L. Scott (fifth), H. Godfrey (sixth), W. More (chief refrigerating, engineer), W. Xiscol (second).... Mr. C. 0. Jennings is chief steward.

VICTORIA'S ARRIVAL AT AUCKLAND.. By wireless last evening the HuddartParker steamer Victoria advised that slio was expected to arrive at Auckland from Sydney at 1 p.m. to-morrow'. The southern portion of her mails should, therefore, arrive at Wellington by Monday's Main Trunk express.

RUAHINE'S EXPECTED ARRIVAL. According to wlrekSß advico received last ovening tho New Zealand Shipping Company's Ituahine is expected lo arrive at Wellington 'from London to-morrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. Following is a list of the liner's passengers:— First saloon: Jlisses Kerr (3), Marsh, Rtis sell (2), Mesdames Kerr, Lyon,' Lysaght, Ramsay, and Russell, Dr. Dominguei, Messrs. Korr, Lysaght, Russell, Strickland, Thompson, and Watson, Master Russell. Seoond saloon: JDeses Borrett; Brittain, Cock (2), King, Marshall, Orr (?.), Rose (2>, Taylor, Trudgian, Yool, Mesdames Allen, Boyd, Evans, Gayford, Hore, Hutchinson, Hoyles, Rogers, Rose, Messrs. .Allan, Armstrong, Boyd. Clayton, Cohen, Crouch. Evans, Fitz-Herbcrt, Gayford, Hiorne, Hutchinson, King, Leith, M'lntosh, Manning, Martin, Maskew, Orr, Richards, Rogers, Rose, Thompson, Wellburn, Masters Brittain, Hofman, Hore, Paine, and Rogers (3). Third-class: Misses. Alexander, Allison, Angns (2), Armstrong (2), Atkinson (2), Bailey (3), Bdker (2). Rata, Bennett (2), Blackburn, Boardmaii, Bright. Campbell, Oarleton (2), Cavanagh, Clarkson (2). Dicfe (5), Dickson, Donaldson, Dunbar, Ellwood (2), Foxon, Frederickson. Gallon, Gimblett. Glenio (2), Gotlieb, Gratton, Hansen, Hording <2). Hedpre. Hinneberry. Higgins, Hobden) Hoadley, Jones, Kavanagh, King, Levey. Lethbridge, M'Cann (2), M'Tavish, .M'Gratlt (2). Meltr.er (2j, Milne, Milton, Myron, Noble, O'Grady, Oliver, Owens, Parkes, Peareon (2), Poustie (J), Powdrill, Purvis, Rawlo, Rump, Scott, Shenton, Slemint, Stacy (2), Thom (5), Tear, Walker, Watkins, Whitburn (2), White (4), Wilson, Woodward (2). Young (2), Mesdames Alexander, Aallison, Angus, Armstrong (2), At» kinson, Biiley, Baird, Baker (2), Barter, Bennett, Binmore, Blackburn, Bright, Bur goss, .Carleton, Carter, Clarkson, Collin, Ooolc (2). Croft. Dick, Dickinson, Donaldson, Dyor, Ellwood. Escrcet, Eyre, Field, Flet clier, Fothcriill, Frederickson, Glmlilett, Glenio, Gotliob,. Hammond, Hansen, Harding. Honneberry, Jefferson. Jones, King, Laurence, Lethbridge. M'Cann, M'Crecdio, M'Gregor, M'Kay. Marohant, Matthnw, Mcltzer. Milton, Mollison, Myron, Niveil, Palk, Pearcc, Pool. Potts, Poustice, Powdrill. Shenton, St-acey. Stevens, Watt, Thorn, Whitburn, White, Whitley, Woodward, Woolhouse. and Young, Messrs. Abbott (2), Allison, Alexander (2), Angus (2), Armntrong, Atkinson, "Balie, Bailey (2), Raker '4). llnll, Borsey, Bjerring, Blnauw, Bright, tlull, Burgflss. Burke. Butt Tick. Carson, Carter, Cartlcdge. Clarkson, Collin (2). Collins. Cools <21, Cooke, Cot. Cray, Croft, Crouch, Croydon (3). Dean. Dick, Dickinson; Dovlo, Drew, Dvke, Edge, Edmondson, i'.llmi, Vllwood (2), Elmes,' Escreet. Eyre, Field, FinncßS, Ford, Fotbergill, Francis, Frederickson, Fulton. Gilroy. Gimhlelt, Gledhill (2), Glenio, Gordon, Gotlieb. Guv, Hammond.. Hanger. Harding, Ifnrrlc (2), Tfendrlo., JTctneborrv, Ht.rori, l' ! ll, Hodgson, Holland, Hudghton, JalTe. Jdlfernn, Jewells,. Johnson, .Tone.-. Joynson, Koarnev, Kelso. Kerr, King (2). Lnngley (2). Louis, Lloyd. Love, M'Cmin (2). M'Grogor, M'lntyre, Jl'Lonnan. M'Loughlln (2), March ant. (2), Marshall (2). Matthew 12),

Melucr '3), Mldrtlcton, Milton, Molllson, Mooro. Movfttn, Murray (2K Myron, Nm. New Ml. pencil, Xcw-sfwid, Niven (3), Noble *2). Polk, Poarsmi, Perroff. lMper. Pool. Poultice, Powdrill, Prendiville, Purvjf (2), iicikas, ]toc.'<. Ilobinson, Samllinm,' Sell, Rhent-on, Sp°ncer. Stagey, Stoedbnni. Stool. Steven®. Rttirroek. T*»ec-L'-irt, Taylor f 2i. Thorn. Thompson. Tomlin, Tooze, Walker. We?{.wi*f»r, Wliithnrn. White. Whitley. Whytc, WjlUo? (21, Wilkinson. Williams. Wilson. Woodward, Woolton. rind Yowi*. M>*t«?r? Aloxnnder f"), Altiinn Awi.«t.ronp f3V Atkinson. Baker JJI. Blnmoic, Dick (5), EfeogA.

Forbes, Gotlleb, Glenic, Harding, M'Crocdie, Milton, Myron (3), Newall (2), Pearce (2), Potts, Pouet-ie (2), Powtirill, Purvis, Smith, Staccy (3), Stevens (3), Thorn, Watt, Whitburn (2), White (2), Woodward, and iouug. NEWS OF TJIK IfANAU. Messrs. Golhn and Co. have received ficivic e that the steamer llanau, which went ashore in the Levant, is in a critical position. Amongst oilier cargo the Hnncifi had oti board currants and Sicily almonds lor New Zealand ports. The Herman-Australian Line are endeavouring to arrange another , steamer to Joavc Smyrna about the middle of October with a cargo of sultanas and dried fruit for New Zealand ports. WESTMEATITS CARGO. The local agents for the F. and S. Lino have been advised that the Westmeath's cargo will be forwarded to New Zealand port 3 by the Nairnshire, which ie scheduled to leave Liverpool for Wellington, via way ports, on October 12. Tho Nairnshire is due here about December 16. It will be remembered that tlio Wcstmeatli went aground on Septombr 14, whilst outward bound from Liverpool to New Zealand ports. ANGLO-MEXICAN LEAVES NEW YORK. Cable advice received by the local agents for the A. and A. Lino states that tlio chartered steamer Anglo-Mexican cleared New York for - Wellington, via way porta, on September 21. It is expected that tlio vessel will arrive at her destination about December 12. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Captain Gibbons, of the Canopus, has been granted holiday leave, and is being relieved by Captain A. Tointon, late of the Regulus. Captain Venn, late chief officer of the Canopus, is in charge of the Regulus. Captain H. Whyborn lias taken command of the Koromlko, vice Captain Drewette, who has come a6liore on sick leave. Mr. J. Scott has joined the Koromiko as chief Mr. J. M'Lcan has been appointed second officer of the Koromlko vice Mr. A. L. Pnyton, who has come ashoro to sit for lus muster's certificate. Mr. A. Blair, who was purser on the Komata, signed oil the vessel at Wellington yesterday.- . , „ , .. Mr. W. .T. Parry, third officer of tho Komata, was relieved by Mr. H. S. Pearse ut Wellington yesterday. , ~ Mr. A. S. Move, Eecond officer of tho Himitangi, left .tlio vessel yesterday, tho vacancy being filled by Sir. 1. J. Skye, latfe of the Storrabird. On account of her late arrival and also tha't her loading operations wero hampered hy yesterday's heavy rain, the HuddartParker steamer Ulimaroa ■ did not clear Wellington for Sydney until an early hour this morning. H.M.S. Drake is to leave Sydney on Ootober' 29: arrive Melbourne October 31: leave Melbourne cither November 11 of a few days later for New Zealand (Milford Sound), Picton, Wollineton, and Auckland): return to Sydney middle of December. An interesting fact in connection with the ports on the West Ooast is that, on Saturday last, 'owinc: to bad weather no fewer than 16 vessels wero bar-bound at Wcstport. Of this number 11 belonged to the Union Company. Messrs. Bannatyne and Co. advise that the Defender will bo dispatched from Wellington for Picton and_ _ Holutika on Wednesday, and the Kairaki for Greymouth and Hokitlka on the following day: The Indralema is.due at Wellington from Wnitara either to-morrow or Monday. She will be dispatched for London, via Napier, on October 2. The following F. and S. ste-amcTS have been'fixed to load at Liverpool for New Zealand ports:—Kent on October 19, West-meat-h November 16, Morayshire November 10, and Tyrone December 14. Mapourika, s.s„ arrived at Greymoutli from Wellington, via way ports, at 8 a.m. yesterday, and was to have left on the 'return trip at 9 p.m. She is exnccted to clear Nelson at 11 p.m. to-day, and is duo In port early to-morrow morning. Tho Union Steamer Flora is due at Wellington from tho south on Tuesday, October 1. Departure will bo taken for Westport and Greymouth on the same evening. Tho steamers Melbourno and Kaituna left Kaipara for Melbourne yesterday morning. Both are taking timber cargocß,