SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1677, 18 February 1913, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

e PHASES OF THE MOON. 'l FEBRUARY. Day. Hr.m. New moon 6 4 62 p.m. First quarter ...... 14 6 4 p.m. Full moon 21 1 33 P.m. Last quarter 28 8 45 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 5.27 p.m.! sets, 2.3 a.m. Wednesday. HIGH WATER. To-day, 1.14 a.m.; 1.41 p.m. To-morrow, 2.7 a.m.; 2.35 p.m. SJJN. Sun rises to-day, 5.16 a.m.i 6ets, 6.52 p.m. ARRIVALS. .MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17. DELPHIC, 6.3. (9.30 a.m.), 8273 tons, Enelish, from Timaru. WAIRAU, 5.6. (9.5 p.m.), 93 tons, Deiley, from Wairau. • DEPARTURES. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17. PATEENA, s.B. (12.50 p.m.), 1212 tons, Cameron, for Picton and Nelson. KAPITI, e..s (4.30 p.m.). 242 tons, Sawyers, for Wanganui. AWAROA.s.s. (5.16 p.m.), 344 tons, Bonner, for Nelson and Motuelia. MONOWAI, s.B. (5.25 p.m.), 3433 tons, EdWin, for northern ports. Passengers: Salooh —For Napier Misses Barrey, Martin, Mrs. Martin, Messrs. liawley, Stallard, Smith, Rickcn. For Gisborne-Watson, Eouse, Smith, Perry, Mrs. Gray, Messrs. Watson, Don-ill. For Auckland—MiEses Solomons, Hall, Mesdames Crossley,-Myers, Solomons, Smith, Hall, Meserß. Crossley, J. and-W. Noonan, Fettle, Goldman; Smith; 35 steerage for nil ports. ■ FLORA, 5.9. (5.25 ' p.m.), 1271 tons, Tate, for Now Plymouth and West Coaßt. MAORI, 8.8. (8.5 p.m.), 3399 tone, AldweU, \oi ■ Lyttelton. Passeiigere: Saloon—Misses M'Gregor, Anstey, Rosovcar, Hielop, Garland, Bradley, Sinclair, Macdonald, M'Nco (3), M'Hay, James, SliadTack, Hood, Garland, Thompson, Gray, Johns, SArten (2), Partridge, Stanley, Davidson, Rare, Maher, Weetwood, Eaves (2). Clark, Gilt, Orombie. Kelly (2), Jensen, O'LeaTy, Brown, Mesdame3 Hisse>? Turner, Davidson, Logan, Instbhe, Wilford, Bethune, Howard, Boyd, Hoffman, King, Crii.rn.pton, BeU, Smith,' Rogers. Pezzie. Murray,. Curtis, Garland, Vaughan, Bartlett, Revs. Suckling, Patchett, Benny, Sybus, Griffin, Mitchell, Dr. Chilton, Dr. Don, Rov. Rothwell, Rev. Jerighin, Vaughan, Southern, Shelton, Manfarlano, Knucky, Bullen, Roles, Alexander, Ross, Berry, Rev. Ixtycoek Mitchell, Messrs. Garland, Holmes. Allum, Wilson, Henry,, Atkinson, Roslvear, Shaklock,' Bossence, Rlchardßon, Hcescy, Turner, Davidson, Aslin, Hutchison (2), Tallancc, Anstey, Waymouth (2), Boyd, Gan, Wylie, Burns, Kdnc, .Kirkoaldie, Bradley, Pratt, Stockwell, EllioU', Turner, Pollock, Smart, Gardingo, Morton, Ma.ior Cochrane, Blackwell (2), Latimer, Chapman, Stevenson, Loavcy. Tarrant, Smythe, Knucky, Hirams, Mansen, Robertson, Gow, Kean, Whittakcr, Randy, Frust, Tickery, Jones, Simpson, Boatson, Read, Bullen, Roles, Swiney, Perkins, Millar, Ross, Huffey, M'Donald, Griffiths, AloHvndcr, . noss, Wyang, Grig, MiUgan, Foster, Punder, Berry, Stevens, King, Robinson, Gerrard, Croll: 30 stearaire. OPAWA, s.s. (8 p.m.), 110 tons, Nioholas, for Blenheim. < • BLENHEIM, r.j, (8.5 120 tons, Wilkinson, for Blenheim. NGAHERE, e.B. (11.20 p.m.), 1070 tons, Dilner, for Greymouth.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Potone, southern ports, February U;' Aorere, Patea, February 18.. Kiripaka, Patea, February 18. Waimatc, Montreal, via way ports, February 18. .Awahou, Foxton, February 18. Hiraitangi, Greymouth, Tcrakohe, Feb, 18. Alexander, Nelson, Fobruary 18. Wairau, Blenheim, February 18. Nikan, Nelson, Motucka, February 18. Hararoa, Lyttolton, February 18. Rtormblrd, Wanganui, February 18. ■ Wa-katu, Lyttclton, Kaikonra, Feb. 18. Mokoia, northern ports, February IS. Arawa, London, via way ports, Feb. 18. Pateena, Nelson, Picton, February 18. Oorinna, Onchunga, Now Plymouth, February 18. Blenheim, Blenheim, Fobruary 19. . Opawa. Blenheim, February 19. Kapuni, Patea, February 19. Kapiti, Wanganui, Fobruary 19. Jfana, Patea, February 19. Awaroa, Motuoka, Nelson, Fob. 19. Ifaori, Lyttolton, February 19. ■ -Manuka, Sydney direct. February 19. Arnkurn, Wost Coast, Nelson, Pioton, February 19. . ■ ' . Waiporl, Wcstport, February 19. Haupiri,, Onehunga, Now Plymouth. February 19. " Tarawora, Lyttelton, Duncdin, Feb. 20. Kamona, Wostport, February 20. Kurow, Newcastle, Fobruary 20. Ka.hu, East Coast, February 20. Alexander, Nelson, February 20. Victoria, Sydney, via north,' Feb. 21. Mooraki, Melbourne, via 60iith, Feb. 21. Matatua. London, via way ports, Feb. 21. jrakarinl. London, Fobruary 21, Star of England, Port Chalmers,. Feb. 22. Honowai, northern port?, Feb. 25.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Unto, Wangnnui, February 18. Awahou, Foxton. February 18. Petone, Pi'cton, Wanganul, February 11. Qtteon of tho South, Foxton, Feb. 18. Arapawa,. Wanganui, February 13.. Xirlpaka, Patea, February 18. Mokoia, Lyltoltou. Duncdln, Feb. 11. • Blpplo, Napier, Gisborne, February U. NlkauY Nelson, Motucka, Feb. 18. Mararoa, Lyttelton, February 18. Manaroa, Torakoho, February 18. 'Blenheim, Blenheim, Fobruary 18. Alexander. Nelson, West Coast, Feb. 18. Koonya, West Coast, February 18. Buteshire, Lyttclton, Duncdln, Feb. 18.Walrau, ■ Blonhclm, February 18. Mapourika, Nelson, West Coast, Feb. 18. Corinna, southern ports, Feb. 19. Waimato, Lyttclton, February 19. Morayshire, Lyttelton, Fobruary 19. Blenheim. Blonheim, Fobruary 19. Btorrablrd, Wanga-mii', February 19. Aorere, Patea, February 19. Opawa,, Blenheim, February 19. Kapuni, Patea, February 19. IMipltl, Wanganui, February 19: Mana, Patea, February 19. Awaroa, Nelson, Motueka, February 19. Pateona, Picton, Nelson, Feb. 19. Maori, Lyttelton, February 19. Hanpfri, Onehunga, via way ports, Feb. 19, • Hangapapa, Westport, Karamea, Feb. 19. Komata, Wcßtport. February 19. Waimoa, Nelson, West Coast, February 19,' Waltatu, Kaikoura. Lyttelton, Feb. 19. Amokura, Kermadecs, Febrnary 20. Tarawe.r'l, northern ports, Fobruary 20. Manuka, Melbourne, via eouth, Feb. JO. Oorinthlo, London, via way ports, February 20. Alosander, Nelson, West Coast, Feb. 20, Kahu, Bast Coast, February EO. Waiporl, Lyttolton, February 20. Delphio, London, Fobruary 20. Tyrone,. Lyttelton, Dunedin, Feb. 21. - Victoria, Lyttclton, Diinodlu, Feb. 21. Moerakl, Sydney direct, February 21. Arahura, Picton, Nelson- West Coast, February 22. Koromlko, Westport, February 22. ilonowal, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Feb. 25. INTERCOLONIAL SERVIOE. .. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMEES. MANUKA, due here from Sydney Febru-' py 19. Bails February 20 tor Melbourne,, via south. VICTORIA, duo here- from Sydney, via north, February 21. Sails same day for Bonth. MOERAKI, due here from Melbourne, via eouth. Fobruary 21. Balls same day for Sydney dlrcot. OVERSEA BHIPPINC. Steamers. From. Left. Due. • Matatua London Deo. 10 Feb. 21 ATawa London Jan. 4 Feb. 18 Indralema London Deo. 20 Feb. 24 Ituahine London ,Tan. 18 Mar. 3 Hawlte's' Bay .... London .Tan. 10 Mar. 9 Whakarua London Jan. 28 Apr. 7< Tainui London ' Jan. 30' Mar. 18 Opawa London Jan. 3 Mar. 25 Eangatlra London Feb. 6 Apr. 3 Essex Liverpool Jan. 11 Feb. 17 Waimato Montreal Nov. 26 Fob. 17 Tokomaru Montreal Dec. 25 Mar. 25 Star of Ireland New York Deo. 24 Feb. 25 Barenfols Now York Deo. 24 Apr. 14 Collingiham .... New York Jan. 10 Apr. 29 Glenetiva Now York Jan. 20 Apr. 29 Aorangl 'Frisco Feb. 5 Feb. 27

BT TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. NEWCASTLE, February 17. Sailed.—Northern Ohief, bamue, • fop Auckland 1 . COASTAL. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17. POUTO (KAIPAEA). Balled—StlrHng. tug (6.50 a.m.), for Bydnoy. AUCKLAND. Balled.—Marama (5.30 p.m.), for 6ydney; Wimmera (5.45 p.m.), for Sydney. NEW PLYMOUTH. Bailed.—Oorlnna (12.35 p.m.), for Wellington. GISBORNE. Sailed— Takapuna, for Napier. Passen?crs: Saloon—Misfos Hooper, Fjsher, 'omaro, Bharpln, Mcsdamcß Tupaea and ohlld, M'Ncish and infant, Sherratt, Sharpin, Jl'Donald (2), Mr. ami Mrs. Perry, Messrs. Morlavty, D. Munro, L. Watson, Hooper, Tupaen, Miu-ton, John*. Losina, Meredith, lialliir.'in, Holllngs, Ferryi, 'V, Peters, Hare, Kirk, Jl'Ouinncss, Jacobson, Holdsworth (2), Donncy, Holinborg, Maetors Holdon (2). NAPIER. Hallßd.-MokoUi (3,&0 run.!, tor WelllUtii.oa) Kn.hu (5 p.m.), for Wolllistou, via lint Coaat.

PATEA. Arrived.—liana (6.20 p.m.), and Kapuni (6.25 p.m.). from Wellington. Sailed,—Aorere (6.5 p.m.), and Kiripaka (6.15 p.m.), for Wellington. PIOTON.. . Arrlvcd.-Patecna (4.35 p.m.), from Wellington. WANGANUI. Sailed.-Stormbird (7.45 p.m.), for Wellington. MOTUEIU. To Bail.-Nikau (5 p.m.), for Wellington. TERAKOHE To sail.-Himitangi (8 p.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. ' Arrived.—Wootton (1.30 a.m.), from Nydia Bay: Wanaka (6.30 a.m.), from Raipnra, Saited.-Petone (12.15 p.m.), for Wellington; Wanaka, (11.20 a.m.), for Oamaru: Breezo (11.25 a.m.), for Dunedin and Timaru; Oanopus, for Westport; Wakatu, for Kaikoura and Wellington. Sailed.—Maraton. (6.15 p.m.), for Wellington. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Earnshaw (2), Prcßton, Haytor, Cralgie, Bailey, Earrsman (2), Mesdamcs Williams, Dougcan, Montgomery, Bourke, Russell, Chewis, Vlckery, Jones, Boole. Craigio, Wiffen, Messrs. Valentine, Blnndell, Jamicson, Hamilton, Barnett, Solomon, Corbin, Aldas, Williams, Douggan, Mason, Dyson, Davie, Montgomery, Bourke, Davidson, Gibbon, Dombrain, ,Glarkson, Hogan; Smith, Morland, Lcaring, Clarton, Bewey, Wiffen. BLUFF. Arrived—Moeraki'(3.4o p.m.), from Ho'jart. ' Sailed.—Maunganut (5.15 p.m.), for Hobart and Melbourne. AEAWA ARRIVES 10 A.M. A wlreloss message has been received from E.M.S. Arawa, which stated that the . liner was expected to arrive at Wellington from London, via way ports, at ahout 10 a.m. to-day. Tho Arawa will berth at tho Queen's Wharf No. 1 south to .land passengers and discharge cargo. THIS WEEK'S SYDNEY BOAT. This week's direct boat from Sydney to Wellington-the Manuka—loft the New South Wales port at noon on Saturday. Sho has 116 saloon and 1M steerage -passengers on/ board for all ports. The Manuka is duo in port early to-morrow morning. WAIMATE DUE TO-MORROW. Having left Auckland at 10.10 a.m. on Sunday, the New Zealand Shipping Co. s steamer Waimato should arrive at Wcl-, lington to-morrow afternoon. The vessel comes from Montreal, via way ports, and will berth at the King's Wharf on arrival. She 6ails for LytWlton and Dunedin on Wednesday. THE; APARIMA. The Union' Company's big cargo-carrier Aparima is due at Durban, South Alrloa, from Willlamstown', Victoria, on March 8. From Durban tho Aparima will proceed to Las Palmas for orders concerning the disposal of her wheat cargo for tho United Kingdom or Continent. PUKAKI'S MOVEMENTS. The Union Company's steamer Pukakl Is scheduled to leave Apia, Samoa, for Auckland to-morrow. After discharging her cargo of sugar at tho latter port alio proceeds to Limestone Island to load cement for New Plymouth and Wellington. ATHENIO LEAVES MONTE VIDEO. Cable advice lias been received by tho local agents for the Shaw, Savlll and Albion Co. which stated that R.M.B. Athenic left Monte Video for London on Friday afternoon, February 14. • The liner left Wellington on January 24, and is due at her destination on Maroh 7. NEW UNION. LINER. 8.8. NIAGARA LEAVES HOME MAROH 8. Information was received by tho Auckland offlco of tho Union' Company yißtei day morning (states our spcolal correspondent) that the Union Company's liner Niagara, recently constructed at Homo for tho Canadian and Australasian mall sorvico, is to leave Glasgow on Maroh 8 for Auckland, via way .ports. En route from Glasgow to Sydney tho steamer is to make calls at Plymouth, Durban, and Melbourne. Sho will onter.thc mail service at Sydney, and will, sail from that port for Vancouver, via Auckland, Suva, and Honolulu, on May 5. She is due at Auokland four days later, and will leave on the afternoon of tho day of arrival. Tho Union Company havo been advlsod.that tho steamer will make the passage from Home at the reduced speed of 14 knots an hour. There Is a keen demand for berthage on tho steamer for the northward passage to Canada. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. \ Captain Wildman., sen.* of tho Waimea, has been compelled to.go ashore on sick leave. . Captain Stevens', of tho'.Koi', io now acting-master of the. Waimea. Mr. J. S. 'Wells, fifth ■ engineer of tho Maori, signed off that vessel at Wellington yesterday. ( Captain Holmes, late of the Flora, has taken charge of tho Mapourlka. Captain Tato, late of the Komata, has assumed command of tho Flora. ■ Captain H. H. Williams, late of the Flora,'who has beon on holiday leave, arrives In Wellington by the Maori to-mor-row to take charge of tho Komata. Mr. R. Bohm has Bigned on tho Mapourlka as chief officer. Mr. K. R. Bark, late purser of tho Flora, has Joined the' Mapourlka fn a similar capacity.. ;

The Tyser liner Star of England fs die at Wellington from Port Chalmers to complete loading for Home on Fobruary 22. flhe will be dispatched for London on February 25. ; ': ' ' Due at Wellington from Wanganut tomorrow, the Tyser liner Makarini leaves hero for London at daybreak on Friday., Tho Morayshire is expectod to get away from Wollmgton for the south eitier tomorrow or Thursday. ' , Latest advices received by Messrs. Levin and Co. yesterday were to tho effect that tho steamer Awaliou was still stuck In the Manawatu.ltlver. When sho gets off she will come to Wellington t» load for Foxton. The Marino Department were advised that the Hlnemoa had finished work'ng at East Const lighthouses yesterday, and had proceeded to Mercury Bay and Auckland. She is due at tho latter port to-morrow evening, and continues hor journey northwards ,on Friday evening. The F. and S. Lino's steamer Tyrone ig expected to leave Wellington for southern ports on Friday. The A. and A. Lfno's Buteshire loaves Wellington for Lyttoltott this afternoon; It is anticipated that tho Koromiko will be dispatched from Wellington for Westport about tho end of this.week. Tho coastal Btoamer Haupiri is duo in port to load for Picton and other usual porta to-morrow. Sho is expected to Bail to-morrw evening. 1 The collier Waipori is due at Wellington from Westport with ooal on Thursday. After part discharge here tho vessel proceeds to Lyttelton to complete. Tho Oorinna, which is due in port from Onehunga and New Plymouth this morning, is bringing 23,000 boxes of butter and 2340 crates of oheoso for transhipment to E.M.S. Oorihthio: for London, Arahura, s.s„ arrived at Greymouth from Wellington, via way porta, at 7.30 a.m. yesterday, and left on tho return' trip at 6.30 p.ml Ooal-ladon, tho Union Company's steamer Kurow, 2581 tons, left- Newcastle for Wellington at 9 a.m. on Saturday. She should 6how up here about Thursday of this week.

A load of timbor Is to be taken from Greymouth to Sydney by the Union Company e Koltuna. Bho Is scheduled to leavo tho West Coast port on Thuraday. Tho Nora Nlven and the Walmca were taken up on the Wellington Patent Slip yesterday. It is expected that thoy will not vacate the oradlo before Thurediay or Friday. Tho Kaipara-ownodi tug Stirling left Poutfo for ■ Sydney at 6.60 a.m. yesterday. Tho ves£«l has been eold to a Sydney syndicate. . ' Captain Thos. Fiddle, editor of "The Rudder," writing to the Marine Department, Wellington, from Now York, concerning the 1913 publication 6! the New Zealand Nautical Almanac and Tide Tables, says:—"l beg to acknowledge with thanhe tho receipt of your hind favour of November 29, notifying me that you have sent me a copy of tho Nautical Alnianao and Tide Tables for 1913. I am always pleased to receive this publfcation, and congratulate you on Its oicellcnco. It is far better than anything that we havo published In this city. Your last 1911 edition Is undoubtedly the best book published for navigators, and tho ohoapest."