SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1746, 10 May 1913, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

PIIABKH OP THK MOON'. MAY. Day. Hr. m. Now noon f> 7 54 p.m. Klrst inmi'U'r 1.1 11 15 p.m. Pull moon 20 6 48 p.m. Last quarter 28 11 34 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 11,7 a.m.; sets, 7.23' p.m. man watkh. To-day, 7.37 a.m.: 8.5 p.m. To-morrow, 8.28 u.ra.; 8.50 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 6.45 a.m.; sets, 4,48 p.m. ARRIVALS. FBIDAY, MAY 9. NAYUA, b.s. (3.25 a.m.), 2930 tons, Todd, from Suva and Auckland. WILLOCIIRA. fi.s. (6.15 a.m.), 7786 tons, Novillo, from Dunedin and Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Chapman, Wolstenholme, lieid, Mesdamcs Leighton and children, Walcott, Eov. Kodgers, Messrs. Killalea, Tanner, Loighton, Enird, M'Pher6on, Cunningham, Paterson, Grange, Maxwell; 18 steerage. MAORI, B.s. (6.55 a.m.), 3399 tone, Aid well, from Lyttelton. MAITAI, s.s. (8.40 a.m.), 3393 tons, Oarson, from Auckland, Gisborne, and Napier. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Lister, Sister Lewis, Nurse Nylo, Mcedames M'Gill. Barker and 4 children, Sadler, Messrs. M'Oill, Dollar, Smith, Lenton, Barker, Beaufoy, Clifford; 7 steerage. JJOA. s.s. (12.35 p.m.), 188 tons, Sawyers, from Motuoka. NGAHEItE, s.s. (2 p.m.), 1100 tons, Muir, from Greymouth. • AWAHOU, e.g. (9.50 p.m.), 407 tons, Manley, from Fox ton. TUTANEKAI, s.s., Government steamer (11.50 p.m.), 811 tons, Post, from Auckland. SATURDAY, MAY 10. HAWERA, s.s. (1.15 a.m.), 2CO tons, Jackcon, from Patea. MANA, s.s. (1.15 a.m.). 134 tons, Gibson, from Patea. DEPARTURES. FRIDAY, MAY 9. ENERGY, s.s. (3.40 a.m.), 66 tons, Thome, for Cook Strait. RIPPLE, s.s. (5.45 a.m.), 370 tons, Carlton, for Napier. PATEENA, fl.s. (1.25 p.m.), 1212 tons, White-Parsons, for Pieton and Nelson. WHAKATANE, s.s. (3.25 p.m.), 5902 tons, Barnes, for Lyttelton. „ ~ NAVUA. s.s. (3.40 p.m.), 2920 tons, Todd, for Lyttelton. 1 _ ~ KAHAMU, s.s. (5.40 p.m.), 800 tons, Bold, for Westport. . WILTjOCHEA, s.s. (7.30 p.m.), 7786 tons, Neville, for Sydney. Passengers: Saloon— Mmpc3 Granger, Speedy, Crcmvell, Johnston, Banks, Vogel, Jlcsdames Robb, Grander, Skinner, Spillaiva, Oole. Fitzgerald, Gamble, Struthers, ltiggall, Blow, Fuller, Messrs. Boyle, Lindley, Prankerd. Skinner, Blow, Knillane. Fitzgerald, Gamble, Waters, Sullivan, Butcher, Quartly, Coates, Bradford Pratt-, Wright-, Chapman, Cole, Wilkinson, Leaven. Croswell, Fuller, Col. Bates, Captains Cameron and Howe. MAORI, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 3399 tone, AldweU, for Lvttelton. MAITAI. s.s. (8.60 p.m.), 3393 tons, Carson, for Lyttelton and Dunedin. SATURDAY, MAY 10. HAUPIRI, s.e. (0.10 a.m.), 715 tons, Bilton, for Pieton.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Hawera, Patea, May 10. Aorere, Patea, May 10. Kairaki, Lyttelton, May 10. Wail-ait, Blenheim, May 10. Opawa, Jllcnlieim, May 10. Blenheim, Blenheim, May 10. Mana. Patea, May 10. Kooiiya, Greymouth. May 10. Katoa, Westport, May 10. Ngatoro, Greymouth, May 10. Kaipara, London, via way ports, Stay 10. Queen of tho South, Foxton, May 10. Wakatu, Lyttelton, Kaikoura. May 10. Stormbird, Wanganui, May 10. Kapuni, Po.tea, May 10. Kapiti, Wanganui, May 10. Nikau, Nelson, Motueka, May 10. Mararoa, Lyttelton, May 10. Mapourlka, West Coast. Nelson, May 10. Whakarua. Napier. May 10. Pateena, Nelson, Pieton, May 10. ltakiura, Greymouth, May 11. Pukaki, Duuedlii, May 11. Surrey, Liverpool, via way ports, May 11. Maori, Lyttelton, May 11. Mouowai, Punedin. Lyttelton. May 11. Huia, Havelock, May 11.Flora, southern ports. May 11. Komata. Westport, May 11. Kfl.hu, Giohorne, May 12. liipplc, Napier, May 12. Koonya, Greymouth, May -is. Wanganui, May 13. Mokoia, northern porta. May 13. Coriuna, New Plymouth. May 13. Athenio, London,- via way ports, May 13. Moeraki, Sydney, May 14. M,aitai. Duii»d.in, Lyttelton, May 15. ■ 1 Victoria, .Sydney, via north, May 15. Maunganui. Molbournc, via south, May 16 Hinemoa, West Coast, May 17.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Hau'cra, Pa tea, May 10. Aoro.ro, Patoa, J[ay 10. Kairald, Lyttelton, Way 10. Awnhou, Foxton, May 10. Wair&u, Blenheim, May 10. Opama. Blenheim, May 10. Mem, \Von?;iiiui, May 10. ' Queen of tin South, Foxton, May 10. Stormbird, Wanganui. May 10. Blenheim. B!cnh"im, May 10. Kapuni, Patea, May 10. ■ Kapiti, Wanganui. May 10. Mc.ua, Pntea, May 10. Nikau, Nelson, Motuelcn, May 10. Mo.ra.roa,' Lyttelton. May 10. Aruluira, Picton. Nelsou, West Coast, May I=. Qrouva. London. May 10. R.wjatira, I<ondon, May 10. Vi'airuna, Newcastle, May 10. Xr.aheve, Greyinouth, May 10. Kflitiuijaf.a, Westport, M<ty 12. Pukaki, Westport, May 12. Pat-sna. Picton. Nelson, May 12. Maori, Lyttelton, May 12. Flora, New Plymouth, West Coast, May 12. Wakatu. Kaikoura. Lyttelton, May 12. Hnia, Won Ran ui. May 12. Kaiiu, Fast Coast. May 12. Monowni. northern ports. May 12. Mokoia. Lyttelton. Dunedin, May 13. Mapounka, Nelson. West Coast, May 13. Itipnlc. Napier, Gisborne, May 13. I Corinna, southern ports. May 13. W.aimea, Nelson. Weft May 13. Wlmltarua, London. May 13. Keioa.. Newcastle, May 13. Mnitni. northern ports, May 15. Moeraki, Melbourne, via. south. May li. Victoria, Lyttelton, Dunedin. Jfay 16. Mwmsanui, Sydney direct, May 16. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. ' MOVEMENTS OF. STEAMERS. MOERAKI. due here from Sydney May 14. Sails May 15 for Melbourne, via south. VICTORIA, due t hore from Sydney, via north. May 16. Sails same day for south. MAUNGANUI, duo hero from Melbourne, via south. May 16. Leaves same day for Sydney direct.. OVERSEA SHIPPINC. Steamers. , From. Left. Duo. Kaipara London Mar. 2 May 10 Marere London Mar. 9 Jfay 16 Athcuic London Mar. 27 May 13 Muritai ..'. London Mar. 20 May 21 Indrapura _ London Apr. 6 June IS Star of India, ... London Apr. 22 June 24 Paparoa London Apr. 4 May 31 Waiwera London Apr. 4 May 27 Corint.hic London Apr. 26 .Tune 10 Surrey Liverpool Feb. 15 May 11 Rimntaka .: Liverpool Mar. 15 May 19' Niwaru .' Liverpool Aug. 13 June 27 Knramea Liverpool V<tr. 29 May 27 Kent Liverpool May 3 <Tuly 9 Hakaia St. John Apr. 7 June 22 Baunfols New York Mar. 26 .Tune 16 Courtfleld New York Feb. 20 May 20 Grown of Toledo New York Mar. 31 June 28 Aberlour New York Apr. 24 July 17 Waihora Calcutta — Jfay 26 Aorangi 'Frisco Apr. 30 May 22 BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. LONDON, May 9. ' Sailed.—Mamari, for Lyttelton. TKNERIFFE, May 8. Turaliina, from Rio do Janeiro, left here yesterday (Wednesday) for London. lIOBART, May 9. Sailed.—Athenic (8 a.m.), for Wellington. SYDNEY, May 9. Sailed.—Bimutaka (7 p.m. May 8), lor Auckland and Wellington. Arrived.—Mahcuo (U a.m.), from Auckland. NEWCASTLE, May 9. Arrived.—Whanßape. from Auckland. COASTAL. FRIDAY, MAY 9. AUCKLAND. Arrived—Niagara. (7 a.in.), from Sydney. Bailoil.—Koromiito M.!O p.m.), for Newcastle; Arrived.—Mokoia. (9.45 a.m.), from southern porte; Pakeha (2.15 p.m.), from Wliatr/nrci. Sailed.—.Surrey (5.45 a.m.), for Wellington, Lyttelton, Rtntedin, and Bluff. ONEIIUNUa. Sailed— ltarawa (3.30 p.m.), for New Plymouth. GISBOHNE. Arrived— Infa (7.30 a.m.'), from Newcastle. Sailed.—Takapuna. (8.10 p.m.), for Napier. Passengers: Saloon—Mr. and Mrs. Sprlngay ami 2 children. Misses Holdaworth and w.risltt. Mesi-r.?. C. M'Mic.haol and Alymcr, Mesdame» Holdaworth. .Syko?. and Iloe. Messrs. Lawrie, Thomson, 0. T. Dawson, It. L. Turner. Long, lloldsv.ojih. Cole, C. W. Richard. Russell, I'awceu, Drabble. Hay. Cade, A, n. Hxomion< j

NAPIEIt. Arrived.—Wimmera (4.20 p.m.), from Wellington. To sail.—Whakarua (7 p.m.). for Wellington. PATEA. Arrived.—Kapunl (10.30 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Aorere (11 a.m.), Hawcra (11.5 a.m.), and Mana (11.20 a.m.), for Wellington. WANGANUI. Arrived.—Stormbird (9.50 a.m.), from Wellington. FOXTO.V. Arrived.-Queen of tlie South (11 a.m.), from Wellington. PICTON. Arrived.— Pateena (5.30 p.m.), from Wellington. NELSON. Arrivod.—Alexander (10.40 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Nikau (7.15 p.m.), for Wellington. To sail.—Kaitoa (9 p.m.), for Pieton. WESTPORT. To sail.—Katoa (10 p.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Euapehu (8.15 a.m.), and Ulimaroa (8.55 a.m.), from Wellington; Petono (3.15 a.m.), from Gisborne; Breeze (4 a.m.), from Wanganui; Arapawa (4 a.m.), from Gisborno; Canopus (noon), from Westport.. Sailed.—Ulimaroa (3.55 p.m.), for Melbourne, via way porta Sailed.—Mararoa (6.20 p.m.), for Wellington. Passengers: Saloon—Mie-cs Saunders, Ball, Shrat-, Ayliug, Carncross, llislop, Eyes. Martin, Christie, Bishop, Russell, Rouse, Nairn, Graff, Met?dames Heaseman, Ayliug, Wakelin, Miller. Bennett, Simeon, Fletcher, M'Gilvray, Curtis, Graff, Woodhead, Stoneham, Messrs. Allan, Armstrong. Murray, Heaseman, Fletcher, Woodhead, Stouoham, Hazelly and 2 children, Walter, Ducdalc. Walker, Mackay, Knight, Ross, Burton, Hutchison. Robinson, Bottiger, Bishop, Taylor, Lockwood, Clark, Parker. DUNEPIN. Arrived.—Kotare (6' a.m.), from Walkawa; Monowai (7.55 a.m.), from northern ports; Pukalii (9.55 a.m.), from Timoru; Storm (1.25 p.m.), from Lyttelton. Sailedr-Storm (8 p.m.), for northern ports ■ Sailed.—Monowai (4.30 p.m.), for northern ports. Paasongors: Saloonr-For Lyttelton— Misses E. Sharpe, Willis, Holland, Willis, Low, Mesdamcs Garrad, Bull, and Miss Heonan. For Wellington—Mr., Mrs., and Miss Cray, Mr. and Miss Harper, Mies AlTis, Hunter, Mrs. Campbell, Mr. T. Tobias. For Auckland—Mrs. and Miss Moody, Miss Fynore, Sister Agnes, Mr. J. 0. Marshall, Mr. W. Hodge; 11 steerage. SURREY DUE TO-MORROW. Continuing her iourney from Liverpool, the F. and S. Line's Surrey left Auckland for Wellington at 6 a.m. yesterday. Tho vosssl should a vivo here to-morrow morning. ATHENIC LEAVES HOBART. The local agente for the Shaw, Eavill and Albion Company have been advised that Ii.M.S. Athcnic left Hohart at 8 a.m. yesterday in continuation of her journey from London !o Wellington. The Athenio should make port about noon on Tuesday, May 13. There are 10 first-class, 41 secondclass, and 550 third-class passengers, on board the ve. f pel, made up ae follow:—For Wellington, 17 scoond and 166 third; Napier, one second and 11 third; Gisborne, tlireo second and 18 third; Auckland, one first, eight eecond, and 145 third; Lyttelton, nine first, seven second, and 78 third; Tlmarit, 2? third; Oainarn. three third; Dunedin, two second and 26.third; Bluff, 17 third; Pioton, two third; Nelson, ono second; Westport. 30 third; Greymouth, eight third; New Plymouth, 11 third; Wajiganui, two second and 23 third; total, 601. RIMUTAKA LEAVES SYDNEY. , Advice lias been received by tho local ngonts for tho F. and S. Line stating that their chartered steamer Itimutaka cleared Sydney for Auckland at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The vowel, which is on route from Liverpool, is due liero about May 19. PORT OF WESTPORT. Returns lor the month of April in connection with tho port of Westport, show that the output and export of coal was as follows :— Output Export. • tons. cwt. tons. cwt. Westport Coal Company, Ltd., coal 57,457 14 65,809 4 Westport Coal Company, Ltd., coko 136 122 Westport-Stockton Goal Co., Ltd., coal 11,254 15 11,117 18 State Coil Mines 5,052 19 4,879 Totals 73,901 8 71,928 2 Of this amount 2503 tons wero shipped to foreign ports, viz., to Sydney, per s.s. Kaitangata, 2C03; to Fiji, per e.s. Navua, SCO tons. The export of timber amounted to 177,495 superficial foot. During tho month 96 steamers and one sailer, representing 56,026 tons, entered the port, and 95 steamers and one sailer, representing 55,703 tons, left tno port. The total tonnage for the month was 111,729. Tho mean high water in the river was 25ft, 7in., and on tho bar 25ft. NOTICE TO MARINERS. 1 Tokomaru Bay Lights—The Waiapu County Council haß notified the Marino Department that tho leading-lights in Tokomaru Bay (Notice No. 14 of 1912) have been considerably increased in power, .as electric light lias now been installed. Tho front red linht (99ft. in height above high water, 150 yards from, the beach) shows quite distinctly in clear weather for a distance of 10 miles, and the rear white light (162 ft. abovo high water, 224 yards from tho beach) shows up well in clear weather for a ciistanco of 15 miles.' Thed'O lights aro in line with one another bearing 291 degrees (N. 84 degrees W. magnetic), and the line produced passes through Marotiri (1503 feet). The beacons have been erected to indicato as nearly oh possiblo the middle of tho stretoh of water between Hikutu Rock anil tho end of the reef projecting from Kotunui Point. - ' Tho o.rc of visibility of theso lights wjII b'o 64 degrees, from 261 degrees (S. 81_ degrees W. mdrmetic) to '325 degrees (N. 35 dom-ees W. magnetic), and in very clear weather they may oometimes be seen for 16 and 19 miles respectively. Charts, etc.. affected: Admiralty Charts Nos. 2527 and 3SCO: "New Zealand Pilot," eighths edition, 1908, Chapter av, page 121, MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. The following ohanges of masters and officers in the Northern Company's fleet aro announced:—Captain W. Sullivan has rejoined the Tanlwha; Captain 0. F. Green, borg has transferred to the Waimarle as master; Captain C. W. Cumming, late chief officer of the Manaia, lias taken command of tho Claymore; and Captain F. Maelndoe, lato chief officer or the Rarawa, has filled tho vacancy on tho Jlanala. Mr. L. M'Donaid, second officer of tho Ngapuhi, has joined the Rarawa as chief, and Mr. E. Wa.nn, second officer of the Rarawa, has filled tho vacancy as ohief officer on tlie Ngapuhi. Captain E. Keatley, late chief officer of the Ngatiawa, has joined tlio Chelmsford as master, and Captain. A. Parris, chief officer of the Rhnu, has transferred to the Ngatiawa. Mr. G. Morgan, chief officer of the IConierl, has joined tho Rimu in a similar capacity. Captain J. Taw has rejoined the Pacroa, and Captain J. Teixelra is in command of tho Rimu, in place of Captain E. Dorling, who Is proceeding to England on an extended holiday. Mr. G. Howorth, chilef engineer of the R.M.S. Marama, has come ashore on holiday leave. Mr. J. Anderson, second engineer of the vessel, has been promoted to chief, and tho other engineers have been promoted a step. . .. . _ Mr. W. Paul, late acting-chief officer of tho Niagara, has been appointed chief officer of the Kalapoi. vice Mr. J. Bruce, who haf) joined tho Waitomo as chief. Captain A. E. Barlow, late of the Waitomo, took command of the Warrimoo at Bluff on Tnesdny, relieving Captain Ciift, who transferred to command of the Manuka. Actinc ; Captain Reld reverted to his former position as chief officer of tho latter vessel. ... Captain Neville, late of the Manuka, is In charge of. tho Union Company's new chartered steamer Willochra, and hofl tho following officers associated with him:— Chief. Mr. J. RoWUiard (late Maunganui); sccond, Jlr. Briscoe (late Wakatinu); third, Mr. Ticardsilo (late Wnrrimoo): fourth. Mr. Langlands (lato Niaca.ra); chief engineer. Mr. Poison; purser: Mr. C. W. Campbell (lnte Warrimoo): chief stcwaTd, Mr. Harry WMte dole Warrimoo). Mr. T). M'Phcrson, late of the Raka.noa, has joined the Karamu as chief officer, vice Mr. Chns. Keefe, who has comcapliorc for instructions. Mr. A. Pyper, second officer of the Navin, left that vessel at Wellington yesterday. Mr. W. Batceon, late of the Petrol, lias joined the Navua as third officer. Mr. J. S. Wells, lias joined tho Maitai as fifth engineer. Mr. Wright, late eliief engineer of the Kamona and Rakonoa, who recently ml. dcrwent on operation in Wellington, is progressing favourably towards recovery. Captain Cameron, late of the Pateena., who is on holiday leavo. left. Wellington for Sydney by the Willochra last ovenlng. Tho present ruling rates of freight from Newcastle to foreign ports aro as follow:— San Fr-mcis< , o 18s. 6d., Honolulu 17a., Aeajiiilco 21-., Gnaymas 215., Callao 27a Cd., Valparaiso Pisagun Range 275. 6d„ Manila 155.. Singapore 165.. Java 16s. 6d. Intercolonial freights—Auckland 95.. Gisborne 16s. 6d.. Napier lfls. 6d.. Wcl'iugton 9s. 6d., Wanganui 13.-.. Lvttelton ldrt, Timaru 10s. 6(1., Dunedin 10s. 6d., Bluff 10s. 6d. The steamer Livingstouia has been chartered to load coal at Newcastle for Java at 17s. per ton. said lo be the highest freight for that btitincss for many years past. The T.vser liner Indrahn.ra.li, bound from Gisborne to Wangnttui. passed Wellington Head.' ot I p.m. ycsfeiday. Homeward looding will be continued nt Wnneanui. Lyttelton, and Wellington. 'IV Indro-ha-M.li In duo hevo on Haj - SI, She tails for iioaioa on Slaj £3.

Mesflre. Bannatyno and Co., local agents, advise that the Tyser liner Whakarua is due nt Wellington from Napier to-day. Departure will be • taken for London on May 13. Tho steamers Courtfiold and Murital (from Now York) aro expected to leave Sydney for Auckland any time now. They are both expected at Wellington about May 20. The Navua left Wellington for Lyttelton yesterday afternoon. The vessel will be docked at tho southern port to-day, oad proceeds thonce to Wc.stport, Auckland, and Suva. Bho leaves Auckland for Suva on Wednesday, May 21. Tho Government steamer Hinemoa was at Puysegur Point light s'csterday. Sho it? du<s at Westport next Thursday and at Wellington on May 17. Contiililing hor journey from Greymouth the Mapourlka left Westport for Nelson and Wellington at 9 a.m. yostcrday. She is duo in port about 4.30 p.m. to-iiay. Tho Union 6tcamer Pukalii is due at Wellington with general cargo from Dunedin on Monday morning. Departuro will bo takeu for Wcslport tile samo afternoon. Tho Niagara's departure from Auckland for Vancouver has been postponed till 4 p.m. to-day.