SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1626, 18 December 1912, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS.

—« PHASES OF THE MOON. BECEMBER. Bay. Hr. m. Inst quarter 1 10 35 p.m. New moon 9 4 37 a.m. First quarter 17 7 36 a.m. Pull moon 24 4 0 p.m. Last quarter 51 7 42 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 1.6 p.m.; sets, 0.52 a.m. Thursday. EIOH WATER. To-day, 11.4 a.m.; 11.31 p.m. ' To-morrow, 11.51 a.m. SUN. Sua. rises to-day, 4.12 a.m.; sets, 7.Z2 p.m.

ARRIVALS. . TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17. HTJIA, s. e . (4.5 a.m.), 127 tons, Eom-t, from Wanganui. MKAU, s.s. ■ (0.20 a.m.), 240 tons, Hay, from Uclson and-Jfotueka. MARAROA, s.s. (3.55 a.m.), 2598 tons, Men-' mnpr, from Lyttdton. Passeng?r3: Saloon —Musses Connor, Jfonigan, Ferguson, Wilson. MulhoUand, Held. Jl'Laan. Campbell, Allen, Vallance, Stone-Wigg, Kcbbell, lung, Owm Hopo, Johnson, Waiteoh, Grcsg, Fatten, Jl.'Donald, Mcv.daiues Singer, Wall,' Ji'Loan, Jl'Corimek e.zi child, O'Keefo, Pickson. Qazo, Booth and child. Edwards and child, Smith, Smart, Kelt, Berry, Wateon, Wink, Barclay. Collins, Taylor, Kobertron.' Smita, Braiiefc-rd, 'Kenncdv, Higpinbottom, Goodwin, Messrs. Hill, Milne, Forsruson, - Wallace, Jf'Lcan, Harley, M'Corraack, James, Leslie, Otwoy, O'Keefe, Pickson, Guntor, Boucieer, Kutter, Flavell, Gam-iron, Ciomcnts, Band, Gaze, Jtunro, DavkVon, Bowie, Rowland, llackie, Robinson. Filter, Hoskirs, Mainline, Williams, Jones, Smart. Sullivan, Henderson. Luo.li, M'Korrow, Farmar, Kelly, Whitcombo, M'Crackcti, Ridge, Storey, Robertson, lliggiiibottom. Jade, Webb, Cn,r,-idan, Wilrxm, Burke, White,Groville, and Archer; 34 ertce-rage. MOJJOW-AI, s.s. (9.5 a.m.), 3433 tons, Edwin, from Auckland, Osborne, end Napier. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Bourkc. Herman. M'Vicar, He?dame3 Ca-rler, Herman, Messrs. Corbett, Carter, Gricrson, Stevenson. Wilron, Dssmond, Fi'y, Do Laitour, lid-die.- Herman,. Gray: Eeechani; 16 steerage. ■ . KAFITI, s.s. (2.30 p.m.), 242 tons, Corby, from Wanganui. ENERGY, e.g. (7.45 p.m.), 66/ tons. Brown, from Cook Strait. PUKAICI. s.s. (7.5 p.m.), 1444 tones,. Irwin, from Timaru. RIMUTAKA. s.s. (8.45 p.m.), 7765 tons, Uemni.ijt'j. from Nanicr. PATEENA. -5.6. (9.35 p.m.). 1212 tons, Cameron, from Nelson and Pk'ton. Pa-s.~en.jers: Saloon—jr:Vi:««' Brown, Thomas, Stewart, Phillips, Thorns (2), Taylor, Horns-by, Moss, Anderson', White, Law, Lodjo, Knby, Roach, Nurse Morcum, Cooper, Lodge. Motdames Austin. Quane, Bennett and 2 children; Field, Biinmev and 3 children, Hewitt unci 2 children, Clelland ' and ' child, Enjrclbrr-r.ht and child. Ealeielor and c-h'ld, Foster, Bull, Joc-obo, I'ateT=oa. and child, Waddv, Havbittio. Oovnpt.OT, Ryan. Oooocr, Griffltm and child. Dco'.ey. Swanich. Cooper, Potter, Stephen". Fleetwood, Mcrars. Arstin. Johnson, Phillifs, Mitchell. Hewitt, Walton. Kenr.cdv ("!. 1.-oas-i, Welter, S.-undora, MitshJll, Ferris. Sfcwjhan. Powell, Siheehan, - Thorn.--, M'Ewin, Thorn.".-, Bryan. Jones (2). Field. Commander Steward. Thorne. Arthur, Tver. Kins, Father ■M'Doanld, Lcnper. Father Fay, Rain. Cooper, Tripe, Griffiths, Gle-son. Eaybittlo, Jollyman. Atwood, Britt.-.in, Tliomao, Bel!. Brace. Coleman, Delegate, Gilmer, Humphreys. Laurie, Schaefer, Wa!!, BoiQ-han; 19 steerage. ■. ■ '

DEPART!! iIES. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17. WOOTTON, s.s. (10.50 a.m.), 151 tons, Larson, for Nydia Bay. ARAPAW'A, in. (12.« p.m.), 268 tola, Sawyers, lor Wangunui. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s,s. (12.45 p.m.), 198 tons, Harvey, lor JFoxten. MASAKOA, fi.s. (8.5 p.m.), .2593 tons, Manning, for Lyttelton; 3CO passengers. ■ IUPPLE, s.s. (10 p.m.), 350 tana, Carlson, for -Napier arid East Coast ports. STOKirBIED. s.s. (10.10 p.m.), 217 tons, Dowell, for Wanganui. KOONYA, ''ojs. (10.10 p.m.), 1091 tons, F.ob,erteon, lor Greymouth. "" MONOWAI, (S.s. (10.15 p.m.), 3J33 tons, Edwin, for Lyttelton ami Dunedin. Passengers: Saloon—For Lyttcltou—Messrs. Gioson and 'Ko-tthcwson.' For DuMdiur-Misfios ■Morrison, -Dujrgasi, Kerr, Wakefield, Dosialdson (2), Crow, Turner, M-Ndamca Morrison, Roberts, Louraer awd infant; Spurgon oad family, Brickett and child, llms, O'Connor, Pollard. Itoirs. Morrison. Ross, O'Connor, Polford, Grow, Shaw, Praser, Alexander, Ooborii-e, WafccflcM;. 45 st-ceras*.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Kiripal'.a, Pates', DKC-mbjr 13. . Opav.n, lUonJieim, December IS. Manavoa; Motucka, December 18, Blenheim. Blenheim. December 18. Kapiwi, Patea. Dccemlier 13. liana, Patea, December 18. Maori, Lyttelton,- December 18. Ulinraroa, Sydney direct, December 18. Marero',' Waflganui, December 18. Ara'miTO, Wert Coast, Mclson, Piston, December IS. Kennedy, New Plymouth, Dec. IS. Corinria. southern ports, Dec. 18. Rum. Napier, -East Const, Dee. 18. • Ngahere, Greyiaoutli, December 18. Rakiura. Greymouth, December 18. lonic, Napier, December 18. Navun, Suva, via Auckland, Dec. 19. Jluritai, London, via way ports. Dec. 19. Waimca. Terakoh-e, December 19. Aorcre, P<n.tea, December 19. Queen of the South, Foiton, Dec. 19. Stormbird, Wanganui, December 19. Arapawa. Wangamii, December 19. Nikau, • Kclfou, Motnoka, December 19. Mararoa, - Lyttelton, December 19. Km-amea, Port Ounhnerc, Deeembor 19. Wimroora, southern liorta, December 19. . Waliatu. Lyttelton, Kaikoura, Dec. 19. Ikikonoa. Wcstport. December 19.- . Kntoa. Westport, December 20. Tarawera; northern ports, December 20. Wavrimoo, Melbourne, via south. Dec.;2o. JiLxDourika. West Coast. Nelson, Dec'2l. Vonowai.. Dnnedin. Lyttelton. Dec. 22. Ripple, Oisborno, December 22. Mokoia, northern ports, December 24.

PFIOJEOTEO DEPARTURES. •Ka,ehel Cohen, ll.noQua.ries, Dec. 18. Kiripaka, Fatea, December 13. Pultnki, Rcteon, Wostport, Oreymouth, .December 18. ', " Anglo-Mexican, Dyttclton. Dee. 18. Opawa, Blenheim, December 18. Mans.roa, Havcloelt, December 18. Blenheim. Blenheim. December 18. Hnia. Wnnganv-ii, December 18. Kapiti. Wangauui, Decentbor 18. Patecna., Picton, Kelson. December 18. Maori, LyttoUon. December 18. Komata, Wefitport. December 18. Oorinna, Now Plymouth, Onohunga, December.. 18. . . Kennedy, Kelson. 'West Coast. Dec. 18. Hinemoa, Cook Strait, December 18. Karamu. New Plymouth. December 18. H.M.S. Cambrian. Port Chalmers, Doc. 18. Hinemoa, Cook Strcut, December 19. Waimco.,, Nelson; West Coapt, Dee. 19. Aorere, Potea, December 19. Queen of the Bouth. Foxton, Dec. 19. Stormbird, Wanganui, December 19. Arapawa, Wangnani, December 19. Kapnni, December 19. Mana, Patea, December 19. Nikau, Nelson, Motuoka, Decomber 19. jrararoa, Lyttoltos, December 19. Wimmora, Sydney, via north, Dee. 19. Tjliinaroa, Jlelbonrno, via south, Deo. 19. To Anau, Picton. Nelson, December 19. Burn, Napier, Oisborue,' December 19. nimutalca, London. December 19. Marorc,- London, December 20. Wafoatu, Kaikoura, LyMelton, Deo. 20. Mangapapa, Wr-rtnort, Karatnca, Dec. 20. Te.rawera, Lyt'elton, Dunedin, Dec. 20. Warrimoo, Sydney direct, December 20. Oprmoran, Anohland, December 20. Navua, Dunedin, Doc.embor 20. Arahura. Picton, Nelson, West Coast, December 21. , . , . ICiramea, Ix>ndon, December 7.1. Bunpehn, Lyttelton, Decomber 21. NairnehiTo. Liverpool, via way ports, 22. Monow&i, northern porta, December 23. Mokoin. Lyttolton, Dunedin. December 24. Mapouiriki, Nelson, Wert Coast. Deo. 24. ' Hippie, Napier, 'Gisborne, Dec. 24.

INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE, MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. TJLIMAROA, due at "Wellington from Sydney direct on December 18. Leivea December 13. for Melbourne, via south. V7IMMER A,. due hero from south, Decernher 19. Leaves same day for Bydney, via north. WARRIMOO, duo here from Molbourno, via south, December 20. Leaves fame day for, Sydney diroot. OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STEAMERS TO ARRIVE HERE.

BV TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. SYDNEY, December 17. I Arrived.—Moorakl, from Wellington. FREMANTLE, December 17, Arrived.—Mooltoa, taua Londoa.

COASTAL. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17. ' KAIPAKA. Arrived— Jeooie Craig, from Newcastle. AUCKLAND. Amrcd.-Zeatandic (3.35 a.m.), from Bluff; Joan CraJf? (1 p.m.), from Newcastle. Arrived— Jla.kura, from Vaneoiuvor. Passengers for New Zealand—MJcms Murdoch (3), Tav'or '21, Hart, Lees, Williams, Dyason, Hughes, fendercon, KitchiiiKiimu, Belt, Balsillio, M'G.rat.h. Sullivan, Mesdames Muir, DeviUo, Hill, Appclman, Ca.rnck and 2 children: Alien, Loca, Scotland, Butclvor, Jlelvin, Taylor. Winter/bottom. Hni't, WLcnnan. Palmer a.-:l two children, Baxter, Hooro, Tore, Miller a.ud 2 children, Ranlane and 2 children, Dryodale, and -infant, Leihv,. Scotlird and infant, Bctt, IVLcoA, Thomas, TnJbot, Sanderson. Pell. Vernon, Gibson. llcs-rs. Muir (3). Deville, Hackney, Appelman, Oarriok. Witherby, Spencer, Butcher, Molvin, J. Taylor, Wuitcrbottom, Bonus, Vine, Thomna?3ii, Tanner, Hicg-ins, Hart, Less, Rawlin-on, Palmer, M'Lenmin, Baxter (S), Moore, Te.ro, L. Forsyth, Seam, Jlillor, Daw, Bullcn (Z), Bird. Moore, Daistv (2), Robinson. Smith, Cassidy. Morjraji, Olpin. Ottloy. Drycdalo, Gavcy, West, Lee (2),' Scotland, Ectt. Thorns, OUr.'sp, Jl'Leod, Ba&illie, Boss, Vernon, Richardson, O-MteiUo, Oooper, Nicholson, Meyer, Rnyser, Stewart, Gibson. Gentles, Cumminj!. Cartel (2), M'tcaii (2). Daliantyne, Nelson, Flute, Alien, Colonel Patterson, Captain Bhaw, Rev. Hughes. Rev. Father Hnu--7, Captain Talbot, 37 Indians, and %1 through passengers. Sailed— Navua (3 p.m.), for eouMifrn po.rt& Pa,-.*en!;ora for Wellington—Ml s. and Miss-M'ln.to£li. Sailed—Tarawera (2 p.m.), for southern ports. for Wollington—Jilra Dawson, Mcecto. Bead, Thornton, end Ballauu. NAPIER. Arrived—Awn.hou (2.30 p.m.), from Wellington; Mokoia (3 p.m.), from Wellington. NEW PLYMOUTH. Sailed.-Kennody (12.15 p.m.), for Wellington. POUTO. Arrived—Jessie Craig, bnjiiue (11.50 a.m.), from Wellington. WANGANTJI. I Arrived—Breeze (2.15 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed—Kaitoa, (1.40 p.m.), for Wellington. BLE.VIIEIM. To sa'].—Blenheim and Opawa (10.30 p.m.), for Wellington. NELSON. Arrived.—llaupiri (4 p.m.), from Picton and Wellington. MOTUEKA. Arrived—Manaroa (2 p.m.),- from Wellington. Sailed.—Manaroa (3.30 p.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived—Wakanui (10.30 a.m.), from Wellington; Maori (G. 35 a.m.), from Wellington; fI.M.R. Torch (2.10 p.m.), from Picton; W-",ka.tu, from Wellington; Cygnet, from Aharon. Sailed.—Corinna (3.50 p.m.), for Wellington. >

Sailed.—Maori (O.3Q' p.m.), for Wellington. Pasßonsore: EorouKh. Nicoll, Erafey, Gibson, Ralph, Instone. Telicr (2). MuwoU, Lovett, Poland, Douglas, llut'lon, D'Oyly, Jl'Leod, Taylor, Dyson, .Gosrolt, Bailev. Harreft, Robincon. Keys, Ifor'ren, Eiltcliff, FdmoMtouo, M.'Kceiey. Lockwood, Colorca.n, Biitou. RtiLe&U, Lawlor, Ball.intyiic, Page, liaird and child, Nicoli, Ixiu'j.'t.iii, Kims, Evai:*, r(ovott, Trickson, Jolmstone, Strawliridse. Clo.rk. Niely, Nawport. Fox, Collirri and 2 cJiildroii. A'-hc'roft and 3 children, Kennedy. Christie, Sage. Dorbridge, Donitloir,, D'Oyly, Dcuhard. Johnstone, Dalg-le;'p!i. jnii.-ur, FJouie!:. Gasman, Turner. Roberts, Cnllinis, Mawbridg-e. Messrs. Smith, Gore, Riloon, Puruha.s. M'Donne'.l. Capt. Thorpe. Jla-rtin, KarsJiEll, Huline, Albistoii. Mayer, F«'."rry, Ji'addfeon. Sh.ic!?, Trail!, Harman, OlUvior. Smith, Lord, Isaac, Hurrey, Captain Kin?, Hwdiur;, Jf.ilne. Watkina,. Oarrard, Urown. Forbes. Sims. Krickson. Jl.2r-(Ji.-vU, StraT/briilttc. T-crry. Gill, Fox, Kirne, Scott, Arnott. Hawkins. Farmer, Cnlorean, Rend (2). Pallwi!. DuUv, MaiUanil, McLean, irClatcliio, Fincmor?. Lirie, leaocs, Johnntou, Thompson. Collidio. Oppenheim, Staulan, M3im. (iilmou'', Wilron, Ktichbury, Borrv, Cull, Kent. Hill. Rvan, Crol). Hill. Wltito. and Robert', 24 Oania.ru Sciiool boys, and 61 steerage PORT CHAriJIEKS. Arrived—Triton, barcuo (noon), fromJlalden Islands. Arrived.—Karnnica . (7.E5 p.m.), from Bluff; Inveroarsilt (M 5 p.m.), from southern ports; Warr.imoo (7.30 p.m.), from Mel boanrhe. Sailed.—Panaroa (1 p.m.), for Lyttelto.'i; V/immcra (3.30 p.m.), for Sydney, via Auchland. PaflMJiiroro: Saloon- Misses S'lonphcrd, Veali,. Scantlclrary. Drawe, Millsr. 'Ba.rdley, Horton, Drake, .Mcrviamer, Brascr, Johnston, Smith, Hirelws,- HackoM-,, Sinclair, Cameron, Miller, Rell (?.): Cuthlierteon, Dougherty, Dowto, Williamson, Messrs. ,Ffli-',e.r, Hauley, Bownes, Cuthbcrtson, Campbell.

tJNIOS 'STI'AM SHIP COMPANY.

OHBISTIIAS AIIJBANGiaiEXTS. Suitable arrangementa liavo been maiio by tho Union Company to meet the requirements of tho travelling public during the coming Christmas ,and New Tear holidaya. To Anau, s.s., will leave -Wellington un Dccembor 19 as nil extra uteamer in Walling ton-Picton-Nel-jon ficrvico. On Tuesday. December 24, this vestal will eail at noon for Pieton, returnin;; to Wellington, and leaving again at 10.30 p.m.'for Picton and Kelson. 'vTapouriUa, s.s., will leave here on Decmber 24 at 6 p.m. Tor Pieton, Nelson, and West Coast. Special trains will run from Picton to Blenheim on arrival af the Mapourika, and Te Anau from Wellington on Olirifftmas Eve. Extra steamers will be employed to assist tho Maori and Marnroa in tho fl'cl-lin&ton-Lyttcltori ferry service. On Monday;. December 23, the ifonowai will sail at 8 p.m.. followed by the Maori at B.SO p.m. On TuoFdav. December 24, tho Jfokoin, «jiil To-TOwera will sail at 0 n.m., and they will be followed by the Varurou at 6-tQ p.m. Navua, s.s., will leave Wellington on December 23 for livltelton, ?.e a, transport vessel only, taking territorials and cadets for the military tournament at Chiistclniveh. This steamer will return from Lyttclton on -December 23' with territorials and cadets. . „. No cargo will bo worked on December 25 and 26, and Now Year's Day. Tho Mouo-v.-ai will receive Auckland cargo only on December 25. and the Tarawora, Napior, Gisbome and Atwklar.d cargo or. December 24. Tho Mapourika, leaving Wellington on December 24. will not take cargo for Kelson or West Coast purto.

PASSENGERS FOB NEW ZEALAND. The P. and 0. steamer Orontes, which arrived' in Melbourne yesterday, has on board the following passengers for New Zealand ports .—Messrs. Ewen. Gilbert, Hirst (2), Tiirnibull and 2 sone» Kinder, Batohellar. Collins, Green, Greiir, Cornille. Holman. Liggins, Hopkinson, Nettlcton, Paae, Sihaddon. K*v. Gallop, Mcsdames Ewen (2), Hirst,, Turabull, Aikman, Grcig, Holmaa, Liggins, Shaddon, Misses Hainci, Blook, Kodgem. Stansbury, Gcorec, Swaanßton, Hirst; 27 third class —Praia Association.

malwa;s expected arrival. . Messrs. Johnston and Co., local agents, have been advised by wireless that the P. and 0. Company's steamer Jtalwa was expected to arrive at Auckland from Sydney at 8' n.m, to-day. The liner leaves an the return trip to London, via way ports, thio evening.

HAKAIiINI LEAVES) CAPE TOWN. A cable meesn-go haa been recoirad stating that the Tyeor liner Makarfni, on, route to Melbourne, Sydney end New Zealand ports, from London, left Cape Town on December 6. . KENT LEAVES HOBART. Contrary to expectations, the F. and S. Lino's steamer Kent left Hobart, in continuation of her journey to Auckland from Liverpool on Saturday last. She Is duo at tho northern port on December 21, and at Wellington on December 31. AMBITIOUS IDEA. Information has been received that a party of Gorman engineers has arrived at Bogota, the capital of Columbia, in order to make surveys with, tho view of ascontaining the feasibility af opening a canal by the llio Atonto which will connect the Paclflo and Atlantic Oceans. It. is claimed that the route ifl much easier than that by Panama, and that the work of construction would bo infinitely jess. Provided the necessary arrangoments can bo made, the promoters of the scheme expect to bo able to open the canal in a relatively ■ sV.ort time.

■ It Js reported that, Instead of being laid un at Lyttelton during the holidays, the Waitemata, now discharging a- cargo- ot coal in the south, will proceed to T»ewcatftlo to load Rrain for New Zealand. Wellington Heads reported that a large steamer with a yellow funnel passed oast at 0.30 a.m. yesterday. She was heavily laden. Latest charters include the name of the liarnuentine Scnorita, 324 tons. She is to take coals from Newcastle to Auckland. Cable advice etata that, the Oceanic Stcanwhip Company's fionoma arrived ot ,1-mi Froncireo from Sydney at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 5: The itaitai was docked at Port Chalmers on Mondav in connection with her survey and overhaul. Who latter operation In to be an cxtetwdve one. The German warship Cormoran is expected Ui leave Wellington for Samoa, via Auckland, on December 20. Mr. A. E. Orir>p baa joined the Koonya as third cn?ineor, In plneo of Mr. A. Cook, who has cohio ashore for InstrnctiouH. Mr. L. M'Murrlch, has joined tho Mapourilia as second enginoer. 'ilio Tyeoi' Line's chartered ateaoier Harpajriui is duo h*ro from Kow Xo*k, via w<w parti, on January 14.

Tiio Tj'sor lir.or Murit.'il is due »t Wellington from Loudon, via way porle, tomorrow.

The Shaw-Eavill B.M.S. lonio io due In port from Naplar 10-da.v. She will take her departure lor London, via way porta, on Friday, December 27.

The Government steamer Hinomoa loaves port for Cook Strait lifrhthovtsss this inornius, and is duo back to-morrow ovoning.

A Gteamar has been fixed to load at New York, under tho aanpices of tho A. and A. Lino, on January 27. She comos to Now- Zealand, via Australian ports.

Tho Union Company's island trader Navua, which ia en route from Suva to Wellington, left Auckland at 3 p.m. yesterday. She is duo in port to-morrow evening.

Continuing her journey from Greymouth tho Arahura left West-port lit 2- p.m. yesterday. Calls win bo made at Nelson and Picton to-day, uaid port should bo made about 10 o'clock this evening.

Tho MraJti's departure from Wellington for Nelson and West Coast ports has been postponed until noon to-day.

Rteomor. Vron>. Left. Bus. Mnritai London Oct. 10 Dec. 20 Atlisnic London Nov. 15 TJec. 31 Orari London Not. 4 Jan. 2 Htnr of India... London Nov. t .Tan. 10 'Xlttroklwi' London Nov. 23 .Ian. 13' Star of Scotland London Nov. 9 Jan. 21 CnrintMn London Tloc. 5 ton. 21 Mo-liarini London Nov. 14 ton. 22 Niurnsluro Liverpool Oct. 16 lice. 22 Kent Liverpool Oct. 19 Dec. 31 Hiirunui Liverpool Nov. 5 .Tan. 27 Wostroc-itli ... Liverpool Nov. 27 .Tan. 27 Morayshire ... Livcrnool Pen. 5 Feb. 10 Kumara • Montreal Oct. 19 .Tan. 4 w>,1no.f>> Vmrfi-enl Nov. 26 'Feb. 7 irarpo«n» ... New York Oct. 19 ton. 16 H-otcnMn Now York Oct. 22 ton. 8 llntcfililro' Now York Nov. 22 Fob. 16 Cape Plnialerrc New York Nov. 26 Feb. 14