SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1566, 9 October 1912, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES ,OF THE MOON. OCTOBE3!. Day. Hγ. m. Laet quarter 4 .8 18 a.m. New moori 11 111 a.m. First o.iin.r(cr 18 1 36 P.m. Full inoon 26 2 0 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 4.32 a.m.; scte, 4.28 p.m. HIGH WATER. To-day. 2.9 a.m.: 2.40 p.m. To-morrow, 3.10 a.m.; 3.44 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 5.12 a.m.; 6cts, 6.4 p.m. ARRIVALS. TUESDAY, OCTOBER B. MARAROA, s.s. (6.35 a.m.), 2598 tons, Manning, from Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon— Misses Frascr, Ellis, Stcptenson, Sullivan, Fawkeu, Hay, Jooaton, Mesdames Mitchell, Thompson, Costollo, Dlackett, Ganstad and child, Lapman and child. Duncan, Brown. Patterson, Hope. Pearson, Bridges, Quinu and Brown, Captain Gibbons, Messrs. Joyce, Mander, Wilson. Souter. Arber. Wales, Masters, Herte. Jones, TurnbuU, M'Cormack, Forrest. Williams. Scott, Weir, Hughes, Duncan, Temple, Goodwin 12), Chapman, Patterson, Hope, Pearson. Wood, Jatomby, Newbigin, O'Mallcy, Ormerod, Harris. Taylor, Quinn, Craigie, Fox cud child, M'Kcttzie, Stewart, Coleman, Drown, Komp, Hibbard, Barrett; 76 steerage. MONOWAI, s.s. (7.10 a.m.), 3433 tons, Edwin, from Aucklaud, Gisborne, ajid Napier. Passengers: Saloon-Misses Vanje, Smith, Mrs. Oargill, Captain Taylor, Messrs. Murdock, Birkctt, Muir, Porter, Campbell, and Symmonds; 11 steerage. STORMBIRD, s.s. (7.30 a.m.), 217 tons. Dowel!, irom Wanganui. NIKAU, s.s. (7.55 a ; m.). 248 tons, Hay, from Motueka- and- Noleori. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (4.30 p.m.), 198 ton?, HarvcJ, from Foxton. PATEENA, s.fi. (6.25 Piin.). 1212 tons, J. G. Watson, from Nclbon and Picton. Passengers, Saloon—Misses Kemhle, Thompson, Uimant, Earle, Chant, Nicholls, Masefield, Furness, Mockett.' M:Laurin, Gibhe, Perano, M&sdamos Hope, Ward. Wolfe, Thompson and child, Johns. Wigge. Edwards, Hoby, Barr. Barron, Trickctt. Warner. Williams, Pointer, Bonning, Selby (2), Bell, Fill, Sinclair, Heinemanri and A children, Gibson. Furness, Gifford and 2 children. Ball, Ray. Messrs. Hope iZ), Ward, Pownall, Kirk, Isaacs, Col. Wolfe. Turner, Redstone, Thompson, Grimmctt, Andereon, Leppcr, Beverage, Boyes, Binning, Alexander, White-B). Porker, Evans, MCaul, Walton. Risdale, Townsend, Seatton. Dawson. Findley. Cameron, Greensill, GUI, Trogurtha, GibEOn. Bell. Adams, Ball, Chartton, Gaulter, Watt, Berg, Lane, VanStacU, Kay. Dakey; 27 steerage. BLENHEIM, s.s. (9.25 p.m.), 120 tons, Wilkinson, from Blenheim. OPAWA. s.s. (10.10 p.m.), 110 tons, Menolas, from Blenheim. DEPARTURES. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8. AEAWA, e.s. (3.10 p.m.), 9192 tons, Clayden, for Lyttclton. . NGAHERE, s.s. (3.15 p.m.), 1090 tons, Dilner. for Greymouth.. MAPOURIKA, s.s. (4.20 p.m.), 1203 tons, E.itchie, for Nelson and West Coast. Passengers : Saloon—For Nelson—Misses Cumming, AllDort (2). Pratt, Mesdames Androw, Finney, Lodge and child, Dr. Andrew, Messrs. Youns, Turnbull, Finney. Muir, Potter, Toward, Stewart. Aiken. For Westport—Mrs. Atmore, Messrs. Murdoch, Atmore, Richards. For Groymoutli—Mrs. Shaw. • Messrs. M'lntyre. Sargeson; 7 steerace for all ports. . MAX A, s.s. (4.30 p.m.), 134 tons, Gibson, for Patea. NIKAU, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 248 tons, Hay, for NeUou and JTotueka. KAHI7, s.s. (5.50 p.m.), 182 tons, Fletcher, for Castlepoint. • MONOWAI, e.s. (5.35 p.m.). 3433 tons. Clift, for Lyttelton and Dunedin. Passengers: Saloon—For Lyttclton-Misses Hamilton, Hayward. Dickie. Donaldson, Mcso-imcs Fowler, Forward, Mayo, Messrs. Gillinitham Dickie. Fowler. Madden. For Dun-efiin—Mcsd-imes Lvnch. Martin and child, Fowler, Captain Edwin. Messrs. Lynch, Fowler: 25 steerage for both ports. ARAPAWA. s.«. (5.50 p.m.), 268 toDf, Tltomnson. for TTaneann!. ' KAIPARA. 5.6. (6.10 p.m.), 7392 tons, for ifABAROA. s.s. (8.5 p.m.). .2-598 .tons Mannine, for Lyttelton. Passengers: SaloonMi e ~es Moore. Berti- Mesdames Moo:'?, Uitchine.?. Sinclair, Finrie, Flizkty nnrt 2 children, Fn.r<*.tier. Crpic. D.nrlinir. Lindsay. Mollieon. Clifford, Laird, Messrs. Wood, Hitohings. Jfoore, Laird. Stewnrt.. Dixon, M'Carlnoy. Wilson, Barnshaw, Morgan, Graham; 14 steerage. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Tainuii Waitap?,, October %.;,,,,.:...■.,-,,■;,■ Itaiipiri, Onchutfja, October ..9. .. Aorere, Patea, October 9. . Opawa, Blenheim, October 9. Manaroa, Motiteka, October ?. ; ; - Blenheim. Blenheim.. October 9. - Kapuni, Patea, October 9. . Maori, Lyttelton, October 9. ■ • . Ulimaroa, Sydney direct, October 9. . , Corinna, 6oulhern ports, October 9. Taliiti. San Francisco, via way ports, October 9. ' Arahura, West Coast, Nelson, Picton, October 9. . Kaitoa, Terakohe, October 9. Petonc. 'Greymouth. October 9. Breeze. Lyttalton, October 9. Komata. Westport. October 10. ■. ■ Toneariro. London, via Care Town, Oct. 10. Wakatu. Foxtoa, October 10. Huia Wanffanui. via- Terakohe. Oct. 10. Kapiti, New Plymouth, October, 10. Arapawa, Wanganui. October 10. Mana, Patea, October 10. 'iS'ikau, Nelson, Motuek.i, October 10. . Stararoa. Lyttelton, October 10. Navua, Suva, .via Auckland, October 10. . Aoranii. Sydney, October 10. Victoria. Diwcdin. Lyttelton, October 10. Mangapapa. Westport, October 10. ' Tarawera. northciTi Dortd. Oi-tober 11. 11.M.S Pioneer. Lyttelton. October 11, Kuril. Napier. East Coast. October 11.' MajionriUa: Weit Coast. No son. Oct. 12. ' Maitai. Melbourne, via south, October 2. Monowai.Dunedin. Lyttelton, October 13. IMpple, Giftboruc. October 13. Flora, southern porU. October 13. Kia Ora. Liverpool, via. way ports, October 15. ■ . • Rerauera, Auckland, October 15. Mokoia., northern ports,.. October 15. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. ' Stormbird.. Wanganui. October 9. Tainui, Waitara, October 9. Opawa, Port Pirie, October 9. Waipori, Westport, October 9. Haupiri, Picton. New Plymouth, Onehuuga, October 9. Aorere, Patea, October 9. Opawa, Blenheim,' October 9. Queen of the South, Foston, Oct. 9. Manaroa, Havolock, October 9. : Blenheim, Blenheim, October 9. Hawera, Patea, October 9. Pateena, Picton, Nelson,. October 9. Maori, Lyttelton, October 9. Kaitoa, Nelson. West Coast, October 9. Corinna, Xelcon, New Plymouth, Onehunga, October. 9. Breeze, Wanganui, October 9. Wakatu. Katkoura, Lyttelton, Oct. 10. Huia, Wanganui, October 10. Arapawa, Wanganui, October 10. ' Mana, Patea, October 10. Nikan, Nelson, Motueka, October 10. Mararoa, Lyttelton, October 10. Ulimaroa., Melbourne,. via south. Oct. 10. Victoria, Sydney, via north, October 10. Kapuni, Puponga, October 10. ■ Mangapapa, Westport, Karanica,. Oct. 10. Navua, Auckland, October 10. Tahiti, Sydney direct. October 11. • . Tarawera. Lyttelton, Dunedin, Oct. 11. - Aorangi, San Francieco, via way ports, October li. Ruru, East Coact, October 11. Arahurs-, Picton,. Nelson, West Coast, October 12. ■ Maitai, Sydney direct, October 12. ■ Knpiti. Waoganui, October" 12. Flora, New Plymouth, West Coast, Oct. 14. Monowai, northern ports, October 14. Mokoin, Lyttelton, Dunedin, October 15. Mapourika, Nelson. West Coast. Oct. 15. Hippie, Napier, Gisborne, October 15. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. MAITAI, s.s., left Melbourne October 2, for Hobart, /southern porte and Wellington. Duo Wellington October 12. Leaves same day for' Sydney direct. Duo Sydney October 16. ULIMAROA, e.s., left Sydney. October 5, for Wellington direct. Hue WcllinEton October 9. Leaves October 10, for southern ports, Hobart, and Melbourne. Due Melbourne October 19. VICTORIA, 5.6., left. Dunedin October 8 for Lyttelton and Wellington. Duo Wellington October 10. Leaves same day for northern ports and Sydney. Duo Sydney October 18. MM'NGANUI. s.s., loaves Melbourne October 9, for Hobart, southern ports and Wellington. Duo Wellington October 18. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Duo SvdnßV October 22. . 'TAHITI, s.s., arrives Wellington October 9, from San Franrisro. via way ports. Leaves October 11 for Sydney direct. Due i Sydney October 15. OVERSEA SHiPPIHC. STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. From London. INDRABARAn (line about October 20), fiiiilod on August 17, via Australian ports and Auckland. (Tyscr Line, ngriits.) PAKEHA (due about October 22!, sailed on -Mißiwt 21. via Australian ports unci Auckland. , (Shaw. Savill ami Albicn Co.. awents.) "KEKEHAXA (due about November 9>. sailed on August 29. via Australian ports and Auckland. (Tyr-ci- Lino, uprcitts.) RIMUTAKA (due about October 161. sailrd on Ailffust 31, via Cape Town and Ilobnrt (Now Zealand Shipping Co., acents.l OTAKI Iduc i!.boiit. November ?l. f.iilcl on September 8, via Auckland. (t>cw Zealand Shljpln.* Co.. iwatsi

TAINTJI (due about October 25). jailed on September 12, via Cape Town and lobart. (Shaw. Savill and Albion Co., agent.;.) TONGARIItO (due about October 101, tailed on Ausust 16. via Cape Town. <.\civ Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) MAREHB (due about October 9). sailed on September 9, via. Australian porta and Auckland. (Tyaer Line, agents.) KOTOKUA (due about November 11). sailed on September 27, via Cape Town and Hobart. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From Liverpool. SURIiEV (due about October 28). sailed on Auiru.'t 24, via. Cape Town and Iloabrt. (F.-S. Line, agents.) KIA OIIA (due about October la), failed on August 19. via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., agents.) From Montreal. KAICAIA (due about October 24), sailed on August 10, via Australian ports and Auckland. (Now Zealand Shipping Co., a W'AIWERA (due about November 18), sailed on September 4, via Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) WAKANUI (due about December 6), sailed on September 20, via Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agenus.) From New York. SOUTHERN (due about October 12), sailed on July 19, via Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.) WHAKARTJA (due about October 16), eailed on August 5, via Australian ports and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) BERKENFELS (due about October 20), sailed on August 18, via Australian ports and Auckland. (Dalgety and Co., agents.) ANGLO-MEXICAN (due about December 12), sailed on September 21, via, Australian ports and Auckland. (A, and A. Line, agents.) From San Francisco, TAHITI (due about October 9), sailed on September 18, via Papeete and Rarotonga. (U.S.S. Co., agonts.) From Philadelphia. WIMBLEDON (due .about October 15), sailed in August, via Auckland. (Golliu and Co., agents.) ' ' SAILER TO ARRIVE. HELEN DENNY, barque, sailed from Newcastle on October 4. 87. TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA.' SYDNET. October 8. Arrived.-Moeraki (noon), from Wellington; Ihumata. from Kaipara; Barralong, from New Zealand. , . FREMANTLE, October 8. Arrived.—Marmora, from London, via Suez. COASTAL. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Remuera (3.40 a.m.!, from Lyttelton ; Kia Ora (5.30 p.m.), from Cape Town; . Sailed.-Navua (12.15 p.m.), for Wellington; Tofnn, (12.30 p.m.), for Tonga and Samoa; Tarawera, for southern ports; Rosamond, for Tologa Bay and Gisborne. NAPIER. Arrived.—Mokoia (12.15 p.m.), from Wellington. To sail.—lndralema. (11 p.m.). for London. NEW PLYMOUTH. Sailed.—Rarawa (8.20 p.m.), for Onehuuga. PATEA. To sail.—Kapuni (8.30 p.m.). and Aorcro (8.30 p.m.), for Wellington. WAXGANui. Arrived.—Huia (7.35 a.m.), from Wellington. NELSON. Arrivod.-Waimca (9.30 a.m.). from Wellington. MOTUEKA. Arrivod.—Manaroa (6.30 a.m.), from Wellington. liYTTEIiTO.V. Arrivcd.-Anslo-Califoniiau (7.15 a.m.). from Wellington; Rakiura, from Timaru. Sailed.—Brcezo H.lO p.m.), and Corinna, (6.10 p.m.), for Wellington; Rakiura, for Viansanui; Hauroto, for W.estport. Sailed.—Maori (8.25 p.m.). for Wellington. Passengers: Saloon-Messrs. Clarlison, Menzies. Fleming, Brown. Bickuell. Bishop. Corfe, Hay, Cornford, Darby, Beady, Kil'pour, Hayward, Brondbent, Carringkm, Cana.van, Sellars, Dolson, Dennis, Hozclton, Bennett, Hornibrook, Morga-n. Martin, Lawson. Piich, Major, Kirk, Hon. J. Bnrr, M.L.C., Mcsdamos Corfc. Hay. Cornford. Darby. Lorrio, Gillies, Hayward, Broadbent.Cannington. Pugh, Martin, Parnham. Johnston, Cruickshauk, James, Lawjon and 2 children, Quinn, Misses Baxter (2i. Gillies. Cruickshank, Weymouth, .Wilson, Taylor. V .'.. -~ DUNEDIN.'' ' ; Arrived.—Flora, from Westport; Storm, from .northern ports-. SJulfld.— Storm, for--Wan.ganiii,-' via--, way ports; InvercargiU, for southern ports; Koromiko. for Westport. Sailed.—Victoria, for Sydney, via. Auckland. Passengers; Saloon—For Wellington -Misees Hart, Phillips. Brilcy,' Mesdames Hart, Parsons, Cardno and daughter. Briley, Messrs. Davson, Brilcy. Ewing; H steerapo for all ports. PASSENGERS FOR NEW ZEALAND. By Tslcßraah-Press Association-Copyright (Rec. October 8. 9.20 p.m.) Melbourne, October 7. The Orient liner, which has arrived from London, via, Suez, has (lie following pneicngcrs for Now Zealand.— Rev. Mr. Long, Messrs. Matt-hows, Corbett, Cornford, Caicott, Dowson, Hamill (3), M'Clurc. Nicholas, lligg. Simpson; Smith, Walker, Mc-fdames Corbett. Caicott, Dowson, Hamill, M'Clurc, Walker, Maguiro, Misses Dobson, Frascr, Coxa-h, Hay. Jclfe, JlorriEon (2). .Maxwell. Paulgor, Uigg, Taylor; and 56 in the third class. TAHITI ARRIVES AT 5 A.M. The Union Company's Tahiti advised by wireless last evening that she was expected to arrive at anchor in Wellington Harbour ;it 5 a.m. The liner, which comes from San ' Francisco, will berth at tho Queen's Wharr, No. 4, about 8 a.m. She iflilfi for Sydney at 5 p.m. on Friday. ULIMAROA ARKIVKS AT 7 A.M. A wireless message received from the Huddart-Parker st-iamcr Ulimaroa last evening stated that tho vessel was expected to arrive at Wellington from Sydney at 7 a.m. to-day. She berths at the Queen's Wharf, No. 1 north. AORANGI'S EXPECTED ARRIVAL. . By wireless last evenins tho Union Company's Aorangi, which is en route from Sydney to Wellington, advised that she was expected to make port at daybreak tomorrow. The vessel continues her journey to San Francisco, via way ports, at 5 p.m. on Friday, MANGAPAPA DAMAGED. The coa-stal eteamer Mangapapa. whilst inward bound from Karaniea to Westport yesterday, collided with a dredge in the Duller River, and received slight damage. The steamer was expected at Wellington to-morrow to load for West-port and Karamea. TAINUI LEAVES CAPE TOWN. ' Cablo advice received b.v th« local agents for tho Shaw, Savill and Albion Company states that R.M.S. Tainui left Cape Town, in continuation of her journey from London to Wellington, on Sunday evening, October 6. The liner is expected to arrive at Wellington.about October 29. COMING BY THE RIMUTAKA. The following saloon passengers aTe due to arrive at Wellington by the New Zealand Shipping Company's Rimutaka, from London on October 15:—Mr. and Mrs. -Carrtrthers, Mr. and Mrs. H. Davidson, Mr. and Mre. J. S. Gowine. Mr. C. A. Gowing, Mr. and Mrs. A. Handford and Miss Handford, Mr. and 'Mrs. C. S. Hanes, Mr. and lire. J. M'Harg and son, Mr. ond Mrs. A. M. Munro, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Reiehel, Mrs. W. Bence. Mrs. A. Brown, Mrs. Dunnctt, Mrs. H. Jones, Kre. B. A. Leathorb.irrow nnd family (3), Mr. K. D. Evans and Misses Evans, G. Franks, J. H. and H. Hayward. A. J. Hullah. V. E. and M. M. Ixinco, M. K. Lawson, M. M.icdonald. Jf. and W. M. Rccro, A. von Stiejrlitz. H. F. Thompson, Messrs. N. P. Batley. H. A. Beevor, W. .T. Bluylock, W. C, Chalker. A. Cheefham, .T. Orowley. A. Dixon. D. Dunr-ett, J. Dunnelt, IT. Falzman. G. S. Henrv. W. L. Hindley, W. R. Holden, V/, P. Kelly. G. M'Fn-cly, W. Mus--cn, J. H. Russell, H. Shaw. H. J. Taylor. P. O. Watcr.idge, G. V. Wntkinson, T. P. Wiokctt. In the third-class there arc just over 280 passengers. SnAW, SAVILL, & ALIIION CO. APPROXIMATE MOVEMENTS. • Arawa.—Arrived at Wellington- oil October 3, and will pail again from Wellington for London' on October 31; due December 12: li-ave« London for Wi-Uineton and Lytttltnu January 2: due WeltlnKtnn February--18; leives: Wellington March CO; due London May 1. i Kio C-a.-Lr-ft Liverpool August 19 for Auckland. Wellington. LytteltAii. nnd Dun--(Mil- due AuJktoiwJ October ?.; loads in Dominion, and r-iils finally, nbont November 23. for tin- London January wool «alc*. l{ar:ime!>.—Lett London !-'pi)t<;mbi'i' 19 for 1111nodin, LyUellon, nnd Nelson: dim nunodin Sovomber 4; will -mi! ogain for London abnut the end of December. T.iinui—Left London' for We!lir.<!!on and LvttHtO!) September 12: iluc Wellington Oflobi-r ?9; leaves .at-iin for London .W vera , -"'- •>%-, due .Xaiii-'-v 9: \\i" -nil .-ig-'in for WeUrnfft-.il and I.yttcllon January SC. Wniwa--L?rt MontrcolSenlcnibnr J for \url;!.niu! Nnvom'icr 11. ' Athenic—J.rft Wrllington September 19; flu? brniilnn November |i Mllf »«iin f"'' Wellinßton md LrtKltoa IS;

due December 51; leaves Wellington January 23; due London March 6. iJelplvic—Loaves Liverpool October 25 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Duneilin; duo Auckland December 15. lonic-Arrived London September 18; tailij acaiu for WelliiiEtoii and Lyttelton (Moher 10,- due -Novcuilicr 26; leaves Wellington Di'eemlier 24: due London I'cbrufccaiiimlii'.—Arrived London September ?; left .-lEiiiii October 4 for Aiicklund. ttelliiiltton, and Mull', via Sydney; due Auckland .November 20. Coriiilliif.-Lcft Wclliiicton for London October A; due Xovenifoer 15; leaves London December 5 for Wellington «nd Lyttclton; due January 21; leaves Wellington February 20; due London April J. Kiimara.-LeavKi Canada October 15 for four New Zealand main ports, via Australia; due Auckland December 20. Jlamari.-U-a.vc." London November B for Duiieilin and Lyttelton; due December 25. Pakeha.-Left London August 22 for Auckland, Wellington, and Tiinaru, via Sydney: due Auckland October 10. After discharce proceeds to Australia for Homeward londinc. Waimana.-Left Dunedin October 4- for Newcastle, thence London, leaving there January 10 for Dunedin and Lyttelton, viaAustralia: due Dunedin February 26. Tokomani.-Leaves Canada December 15 for four main ports, via Australia; duo Auckland February 20. Jlatatua.-Leaves London December 10 for Auckland, Wellington, and Timaru; due Auckland February 4. RanEatira .-Arrived Auckland September 18. After dfeehaa-ge proceeds to Australia to load. Leaves London February 7 for Auckland, Wellington, and Bluff; due Auckland March 29. CHECK FOE THAJIP BTEAMEKS: Ecports from Ncweastle-on-Tyne state that it is evident that the boom in shipbuilding is Eoing to last for some time yet. Close observers do not hesitate to give the present activity another two years of We. Not only is there a record amount ot work on tho stocks, but production is. in tho circumstances, almost painfully slow. The returns for the seven months of the year are short of those for the same period of last year, when they should really have boon considerably larger. But builders are terribly handicapped Ui jetting adeouate deliveries of material, while the (supply of skilled labour is short of tho demand, and naturally cannot be increased to meet tlio boom conditions which prevail. Moreover, wages are good, and the men only work full time when they ploaee. All these arc drawbacks to full production, and mea.n than the work in hand imist take time toe execute. In addition, builders who have large oiltank steamers on the stocks find that the constructional work is very heavy, and entails much time-. As so larqe a proportion of the work in the yards consists of thi'3 class of. vessel, it follows that the rate of output must be dimiushed. While tho execution of tbe work in hand is thu= slower than ordinary, builders cannot very well undertake new contracts, and these axe being pushed further into the future. Delivery is, indeed, the crucial point in making new contracts; it U a.9 important as the Question of nrice. But inouiry has not been obliterated. There is again quite an incursion of new contracts offering in the raarl'ft, high prices and deferred delivery notwithstanding, and .most of these enn onlv be accepted for completion in 1914. Then there are the' Admiralty inquiries for cruisers, which will shortly rcsjilt in orders, and will to some extent displace mercantile work. Finally, the further advance In steel plates to £8 a ton is putting uo shiphuilde'rs' quotations to figures which moke it practically out of tho question to build tramp steamers. It is r/uito .clear that, one way nnd another, tramp steamer orders will have to bo deterred for a year or two. But meanwhile tonnage continue; scarce and frcighls high. The i;et additionn to the British mercantile marine arc still very limited. The demand for new tramp tonnage, instead of being; satisfied during ,tho boom, nromlses rather to accumulate, and this will have the effect of extendfn? thi> perjod of shipbuilding activity over a longer term than was first anticipated. The. Federated Seamen's Union have p> cured' promises from Hie I'n.ion Company to make improvements in tic living quarters of certain of their vessels. Among the vessels so mentioned are the Arahura, Taviuni. and Maori. The Knnioria is putting out Newcastle coal <tt Picton. Aftorwa-dp fUo ejoos on f-o New Plymouth to finish, nnd thence protimber for Sydney. Owing to Labour Day falling on Monday, October 28. the Itnrawn. will not nil from Onehiine.i. for Xew Plymouth until 3 p.m.' on Tuesday. October 29. She will leave New Plvmoiilih for Onolmnci on the eve; - - ins of October 30, nnd,strive.''at the latter port in time to pick "up 'her usual running.-. ■ ' T Arr.tncemont-5 have' s b;o"n" : made-' for the F. and S. liner Buteshire to take tho berth n.t New York this month, on behalf of the A. and A.. Line, for Aiwtrnli.in and Now Zealnnd ports. Sho will sail about November 5. Captain Sehuizc. of the Opouri. is ashore nt Sydney on holiday leave, and Captain li'cccs is now in charge of the vessel. Mr. sf. J. Simpson has joined the Eipple as chief officer, vice Jlr. Owens, who has joined the Squall'in a dmilar capacity. The Union Company's collior Wailwra, which is due at Wellington from New-oftst-lc cit.lior to-driT or f.o»tiiorroWi Kill TCturn to Sydney (niter difrhanre here) for dockint:. Plio then -goct; to Newcastle to loud for Fcnang. Tlio Island trader Novua. whin!' is eti route from Stivn. to \v>Hinpl«n. left Aiieftland shortly aflcr noon yesterday, nnd is due here to-morrow afternoon. Tho Now Zealand Pliinnlnu Company's steamer Tongariro. with 3E5 iumifcr'ant* on board. U now du-j at Wellington from London. She is en r-itifr lo Dunedin. nnd makes tbo coll 'at. Wellington for the purpose of landing p.-iEEcnEcrs only. The. Haupiri. bound from Onehunga to Wellington, pn;?ert Capo Egmont nt 1 p.m. ycslerdiy. and is rtne in port to-day, hbe sails' for Picton. New Plymouth, and Onehunga 'Ms evening. The Union steamer Flora will he dicpatohed fov New Plymouth and West Coast ports on Monday. She is due here from southern ports on Sundoy. The collier Polwnia re to clear Croymoutli for Lyttelton last, evening. The Arahiiri- left Westport. for Nelson. P.irton and Wellington at- 7 p.m. yesterday. She should arrivo here about 10 p.m. today. The Tyeer liner Indralema. was to sail from Napier for London at U p.m. yesterday. Mr A Millar, Vice-Concsul for Norway, has been advised that the whaling steamers Norwosfl and Zealandia, reported to have failed from Hobart recently for tie New Zealand coast, are bound for Outto Cove, Stewart Island. The factory ship. nl, o en route for Cutte Cove. is. tho old Tckoa. but the steamer has been renamed. The New Zealand manager for the firm will he Captain Larsen, representing the Norwegian firm liugge and Ohlsen. It ie understood that the operations at tlio fleet. wUI be confined to southern waters.