SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2383, 12 February 1915, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF TEE MOON. FIiBEUAItY, Day. Hr. m. Full moon. 1 4 41 p.m. New moon 14 4 1 p.m. First' quarter 22 2 28 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day. 2.22 0.m.: sets, 620 p.m. TIDE. To-day, 230 a.ui.; 2.48 p.m. To-morrow, 3.16 a.m.; 3.44 p.m. SDN. Sun racs to-day, 5.8 a.m.; sots, 7.1 p.m ARRIVALS. THURSDAY, FEBBUABY 11. ■QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, 8.6. (5.15 a.m,)', 198 tons, Harvoy, from Foxton. WIA£ATU, s.s. (6.5 0.m.), 151 tons, Wills, from Kaikoura. , EL CORDOBE3, s.s. (6.50 a.m.), 5683 tout-,, Wrightson, from Gisborne. NIKAU, (8.25 a.m.). 248 tons, Hay, from Nelson and Motuoka. PATEENA, SJ3. (9.30 a.m.), 1212 tons, Cameron, from Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon. —Misses Wilson (2), Campbell, Billet, Aitken, Jackson, Sister Edith. Messenger, Kitson, Holdsworth (2), Sidey, Guinness, Men, ish, Brady, Campion (2), Macalister, Leonard, Warren, Saxton, Thompson, Fletcher, Wilson 12). Mesdames Aitken, M'Corthy and child,- Yule and 2 children, Shallow and child, Oldfield and 2 children, I'unguhu and child, Neill and 2 ohildren, lloldsworth, Olson, Mathias, Brooker, Wise, Andrews, 11agkinis, Phillipa, Milan, Mutton, Miller, Glover. Girdle, M'Gavui, Messrs. Don, CadvaaAei, Klbblewhitc, Allan, Shakespeare, Brockett, Brebalen, Pypcr, Hasfcie, Turuhull, iiuohanan, Gaffney, O'Meeghan, Neill, Samuels, Steele, Murdoch, Jtoutley, Gillingham, iigan, Penlana, Julius, Jons, - Andrews, Jaokson, Cotus, Gold; Morratt, Wise, Cross, Bcrnejl, Smith, Gardner, Kramer, Blackwell, Dwian, Leanstaji, Taylor, Windls, Bherwin, Richardson; 77 steerage. KOROMIKO, s£. (9.50 a.m.), M 72 tons, Irwin, from Picton. KAIAPOI, s.s. (10.20 a.m.), 2893 tons, Hamand, from Weetport. VIOTORIA, s.s.. (11.40 a.m.), 2969 tons. Croft, from Lyttelton. ALEXANDER, B„S, (1.45 p.m.), 377 ' tons, Wildman, from Lyttelton. ARAHUSA, e.s. (6.45 ' zi.m.), 1596 tonsi Ritchie, from West Coast, Nelson, and Pic- ' .- ATHENXO, 6.8. p.m.), , 12,234 tons, Crossland, from Napier. OPAWA, 6.6. (10.15 p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, from Blenheim. 'ARAHUB.A, s.s. (11 p.m.), 1596 tons, Ritchie, from Picton.'DEPARTURES. THURSDAY, FEBURAEY H, • REMUERA, sj. (12.5 p.m.), 11,241 tons, Greenstreet, for London, via way ports. Passengers: First Saloon—From Wellington: Misses A. Batten, B. Temperley, J. A.-Grif-fin; Mesdames Barber. M. Temperley, Messrs Barber, H. P. Langehenning, McCarthy, and Master W. N. Temperley., For AucklandMiss M. Schultz, Mesdames Buddie, Gouldsmith,' and Sternfield, Messrs. C.- B. Buddie, J. M. Go'uldfimith, L. 0. Gouldsmith, and J. L. Sternfield, Master G. L. Sternfield. From Christchurch—Miss Buller, Sister E. Hellish, Mrs. Burdon, Messrs. R. M. Burdon and J. P. Bonrke.; From Timarn—Misses ■ Jensen, A. Elworthy, J. Elworthy, and Miastors- S. and A. Elworthy. From Blenheim — Mrs. Brownlee. Fi'om Napier—Miss E. J. Tanner, - Mesdames E. Brown and M. G. Locking, Messrs. F. and L. Gordon. Second saloon—From Wellington: Misses D. Bates, M. Fowler, H'Pherson, M. Werder, Mosdames Bates, Balcombc Brown, MeEsrs. F. Bates, E. Balcombe Brown, R. W. Raiuford, Masters H. Bates, F. Bates, E. Bate. From Auckland: Misses A. li. Lane, 0. K. Dinneen, Mrs., K. Parkinson, Messrs. J. W.. Dinneen, B. Mnirsmith. From Christchurch: Mr. 0. Buchanan. From Timaru: Jfr. E. Moreton. From Dunedin: Misses M. CampbeH, A. TurnbuH, and M. B. Tannock, Mrs. Tannock, Mr. D. Tannock, Master D. G. Tannock. From Gisborne: Mrs. M. Mummery., From yienheim: Mrs. I. Baggett. There wore 71 third-class from all parts. AORERE, BJ. (12.10 p.m.), 77 tone, Fisk, for Patea. ' PARITUTU, dredge (12.10 a.m.), for New Plymouth. Ali-AHURA, s.s. (12.50 p.m.), 1596 tons. Rit-chie. for Picton. PHYSA, s.s. (4.30 p.m.), 3899 tons, Miles, for Lyttelton: NIKAU, s.s. (5.20 p.m.), 248 toils, Hay, for Nefaon and Motueka. CDTtINNA, s.s. (5.35-p.m.), 1271 tone, Prydei for Dnnedin. 'Queen of the south, s.s. (7.5 D.m.), tss tons, Harvey, for Foiton. PATEENA, s.s. (7.£0 p.m.), 1212 tons, Cameron, for Lyttelton. WAKATU, s.s. (8.35 p.m.), 157 tons, Wills, for Koikoiira and Lyttelton.

VICTORIA, 5.6. (10.25' p.m.), 2969 tons, Croft, for northern ports. LAUDERDALE, 6,5. (11 p.m.), 1241 tons, Cox, for Westport.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Blenheim, Blenheim, February 12.' \ , Mapourika, Nelson, February 12. Skipton Castle, Dunedin, February 12, Flora, southern ports, obriiary 12. Stormbird, Wanganui, February 12. Waverley, 'Sandy Bay, Fobruary 12. Awahou, Foxton, February 12. Opawa, Blenheim, February 12, ILawera, Patea, February 12. Kapuni, Patea, February 12. . i . Kapiti, Wanganui, February 12. Kaitoa, Nelson,! Motueka, February 12. Wahine, LyUelton. February 12. Tarawera, northern ports, February 12. Manuka, Lyttelton, February 12. Kaitangata, West port. February' 12. . Wairau, Puponga, Patea, Feb. 13J Kurow, Westport, February 12. Ngakuta, Greymouth, February 13. Eakanoa, Greymouth, February 13. Kamo, 1 Greymouth, February .13, ! Makarini, Lyttelton, February 13. ' Queen of the South, Foiton, February 13. Aorere, Patea, February 13. Pateena, Lyttelton, February 13. 'Nikau, Nelson, Motueka, February 13. Maori, Lyttelton, February 13. Westmeath, Liverpool, way ports, Feb. 13. Mana, Patea, February 13. Kennedy, Picton, February 13. Mottisfont, Gisbome, February 14. ; Squall, Napier, February .14. Hum, Haveloek, February 14.Paloona, Melbourne, Hobart, southern porta, February 14. . . Hippie, Gisbome, February 14. Wakatu, Lyttelton. Kaikoura, Feb. 15. Westmeath, Liverpool, way ports, Feb. 19. Monowal, northern ports, February 16. Waimana, Bluff. February 17. Corinna, southern ports, February 17. Victoria, northern ports, February 19. .• PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Alexander, Nelson, 'West Coast, Feb. 12. Karori, Westport, February 12. Flora, New Plymouth, West Coast, Feb. 12. Waverley, Tarakohe, February 12. Awahou, Foxton, February 12. Opawa, Blenheim, Feb. 12. Hawera, Patea, February' 12. Kapiti,' Wangonm, February 12. Mapourika, Nelson, February 12. Kaitoa; Nelson, Motueka, February 12. Wahine, Lyttelton, February 12. Tarawera, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Feb. 12. Manuka, Sydney, Hobart, * Feb. 12. Queen of the South, Foiton, February 13. Aorere, Patea, February 13. . Nikau, iNelson, Motueka, February 13.: Maori, Lyttelton, February 13. Ara'nura, Picton. Nelson. West Coast, February 13. El Cordobes, Avonmanth, February 13. Mana, Patei, February 13. Kapuni, Patea, February 13. Kennedy, Westport, February 13. Stormbird, Wanganui, February 13. Mapourika, Picton, February 151 - Pateena, Nelson,' February 15. Mottisfont, London, February 15. Makarini, London, February 15." Squall; Napier, via coast, February 15. Huia, Wanganui, February 15. Westralia, northern 1 ports, ebruory 15. Paioona. Hobart, Melbourne, Feb. .15. Monowai, Lyttelton. Dunedin, Fob. 16/ • Athenic, London. Feburory 16. Ripple, Napter, Gieborno, February 16. Wakatu, Kaikoura, Lyttelton. Feb. 16. Victoria, Lyttelton, Dunedin. February 19,

INTERCOLONIAL STEAMERS. MOVEMENTS OP STEAMERS. ULIMAROA, due Wellington from Hobart and Sydney February 16. Leaves Wellintrton for Sydney and Hobart February 19. Due Sydney February 23 and Hobart February 26. • , EIVERINA left Sydney February 11 for Auckland. Duo there February 15. Leaves for Sydney February 16. Duo February 20. . WIHITERA, duo Wellington from Hobart direct February 19. Leaves February 20 for southern porta, Hobart, and Melbourne. .MOHRAKI, left Hobart January 23 and Sydney January 29. for Wellington direct. Arrived here February 2. Left Wellington February 5 for Sydney and Hobart. Due Sydney February 9 and Hobart February

12. MANTIKA, left Hobart January 30 and Sydney February 5 for Wellington direct. Arrived here February 9. Leavos Wellington February 12 for Sydney and Hobart. Due Sydney. February 16 and Hobart February 19. PALOONA, duo Wellington from Melbourne and Hobart, via way ports, February 14. Leaves for Hobart and Melbourne February 15.

•FRISCO SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. MAITAI, loft Sydney January 30 for Wellington direct. Arrived Wellington February 3. Loft February 4 for 'Frisco, via Rarotonga and Papeete. Due 'Frisco February 24. MO AN A, lcavo3 Sydney February 27 for Wellington direct. Duo Wellington March 3. Leaves March 4 for 'Frisco, via Rarotonga and Papeete. Duo 'Frisco March 24.

VANCOUVER SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. NIAGARA, left Sydney January 21 for Auckland direct. Arrived Auckland January 25. Left January 26 for Vancouver, via. Suva ami Honolulu. Due Vancouver February 11. Knp.Ai^

and Sura. Dne Auckiand Fohrnoiy 8. l>ea.T€6 «uno day for Sydney direct. Dae Loft fame day for Sydney direct. DuoOVERSEA SHIPPIHC.

BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. MELBOURNE, February 11. Sailed.—Wadpoa, for Now Zealand. Arrived.—Wimmcra, from New Zealand, via Hobart. SYDNEY, February 11. Sailed.—Riverina (1 p.m.), for Auckland. NEWCASTLE, February 11. Sailed.—WaLruna, for Lyttelton. COASTAL. THURSDAY, February H. AUCKLAND. Arrived—Monowai (12.25 p.m.), from southrn ports. Sailed—Mako (0.30 a.m.), for East Coast bays and Gisborne; Waimatc (6.45 a.m.), for London, via llonle Video and Teneriffe: Eurasia, ship, (11.10 a.0.), for.Monto Video. ■ NAPIER. Arrived.— Ripple (4.15 a.m.), and Otoki (10.20 a.m.), from Wellington. ' . Sailed.—Tamwera (12.40 p.m.). for ■Wellington. PATEA. To Sailr-Habere (8 p.m.), far Wellington. ■ WANGANUL • Arrived.— Kapiti (11 e-.m.), from WellingSailed.—Stormbird (6.45 p.m.),- lor Wcllingfon. NELSON. Arrived—Waimea (6.50 a.m.).' from Weiling ton. ~ Sailed.—Mapourilm, (8 p.m.), for WeUinEton; Waverley (12.10 p.m.), for Wellington, via Sandy Baj; Kaitoa (4 p.m.), for Wet lington, via Motnoka; Kennedy (7.10 v.mj, for Wellington, via Picton. TAEAKOHE. Arrived.—nana (9 a.m.), from Wellington,. LYTTELTON. ' Arrived.—Wanaka (6.50 a.m!)." from -Napier; Flora (12 p.m.), from Timarn; Hear here (12.30 p.m.), from 'Napier. Sailed— Hinemoa (8.40 a.m.), for southern lighthouses; Wanaka (12.45 p.m.), for Oamaruj Manuka (5.30 p.m.),. for Wellington; Wahine '(8.40 p.m.), for Wellington. Pas 6 enters; Saloon and steerage—2so. Flora (7.50 p.m.), for Wellington.; Ngoiiere. for Groymouth. TIMARU, Arrived.—John (5.45 a.m.). from Wellincton. DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Storm (9.15 a.m.), from Timaru; Westralia (10.30 e.m.), .froia nCithern ports. Soiled.—lnvercargin (1.5 p.m.), for southern ports; Skipton Castle (2.15 p.m.), for Wellington; Storm (7.25 p.m.), for Lyttelton. S.S. MAORI DUE TO-MOBROW. USUAL FERRY SERVICE RESUMED. The turbino steamer Maori, which has been held up at Lytclton for some time on account of her firemen having gone out on strike; has signed on a new crew at tho southern port. She will leave there for Wellington at 8 p.m. to-day, arriving at Wellington at the usual time to-morrow morning. Departure will be taken for Lyttelton at 11 p.m. Tho Pateeria, which has been maintaining the ferry service in conjunction with tho Wahine during the Maori's enforced idleness, left Wellington for Lyttelton last evening, and will return here to-morrow morning. She will remain in port till Monday at 9 p.m. ,at which hour departure •will be taken for Nelson direct.. - As the Mapourika has been relieving the Pateena. in the WeUington-Picton-Nelson servipe, she will not be required after Monday. The vessel will sail from Wellington for Picton at midnight on the day in question, returning to Wellington on Tuesday evening. She will then tdse up her usual running to' New Plymouth WestDort on Wednesday next. RUAHINE'S INWARD PASSENGERS. Tho New Zealand Shipping Company's I R.M J S. Ruahine, which ia due at Wellington from London about February 21, is bringing the following passengers:—First saloon—Misses R. C. Chambers, E. B. Seymour, D. C. Nathan, Lady Mawson, Lady Anna Goodenough, Mcedames E. Baume, de " Mulder, Sidney Nathan, Messrs. R. Beaumont, J. de Mulder, A. Palmer, Douglas, F. H. Oliver! Second saloon—Misses E. Ooxe, E. Messenger, D. G. Page, J. E. Scott, F. Smith, Mesdames M'Dougall, A. Peaison, Roberts, Messrs. E. Aslrwood, F. F. Campbell, J. B. Coxo, H. P.' Griffin, A. M'Fadyen, F. E. Porter, and M. 8. Roberts, MasteTß M. M'Dougall and J. M'Dougall. There were also 103 third-class passenger's. ARAWA LEAVES LIVERPOOL. A cable has been received by the head office of the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company stating that the Arawa left Liverpool for Australian ports on Tuesday, February' 9. She is due at Sydney about Maroh 29 ,and after completing discharge on the other side will come across to New Zealand to load for Home. The Arawa is due at Wellington about April 18. On arrival at Wellington from Lyttelton this morning the Manuka will berth at the Queen' 6 Wharf. She will sail for Sydney direct for Hobart at 5 p.m. '

The Shew-Saviil liner Athenio (lato H.M.N.Z.T. No. 11), arrived at Wellington from Egypt, via Auckland and Napier, yesterday afternoon. SheiwiH complete Homeward loading'here and sail for London on February 16. -

SHIP EURASIA' UNDAJIAjGED. The Italian ship Eurasia, which was floated into Calliope Dock, Auckland, on Monday for examination as a result of her stranding on the mud near Thames on the night of 'Thursdaq February 4, was floated out, on Tuesday afternoon, and towed to an anchorage in the stream. Tho vessel was not damaged. As she was short of' several members of her crew, the Eurasia did not get away for Monte Video till yesterday. ■

NEW YOBK TONNAGE SHORTAGE.. In view of the fact that the local agents for the U.S. and A. Line have been advised by their principals that there is. a distinct shortage of tonnage at New York, the following message; dated New York, December 28, is of-interest: "Unfortunately the freight market is such at the moment that even higher ratctf are predicted. In fact, the difficulty just now is to obtain vescsls to carry the freight that is offering, especially for long voyages. Owners are getting very fancy freights for Atlantic voyages, ana consequently they are not looking for long voyage charters. As you perhaps know, a great many vessels h/.ve been withdrawn for war, purposes, leaving a serious shortage." DAIRY PBODOTJE EXFOET. Leaving Wellington for London shortly after neon yesterday, the New Zealand Shipping Company's E.M.S. Eemnera took the following dairy produce from the undermentioned ports for the Home markets:'

I The Eemncra is duo at London on March 25. WT3STPORT BETUENS. Returns for tho month, of January in connection with the port of Wostoort chow that the output and export of cool was as follow;—

Of this amount, 2092 tone were shipped to foreign, ports, viz., to Fiji, per e.g. Katoa, export of timber amounted to 59,000 the month. 63 steamers and 1 sailer, representing 41,962 tons, entered the port and 59 steamers and 1 sailer, representing 39,343 tons, left the port. The total tonnage for the month, was 81,325. . . The moan high water in tho river ttos 26 feet 2 inches, and on tho bar 22 feet 11 inchcs. LLOYD'S 1915 OALENDAIt. We are in receipt of Lloyd's 1915 Calendar from Mr. F. P. Corkill, Lloyd's agent at Now Plymouth. This year's publication is well up to the standard of previous issues, and it contains much information of value to officers of the Mercantile Marino, yachtsmen, and others connected with the eea. Information of interest to tho mercantile community in general is also given. Recent particulars concerning various ports,' pilotage, and riun.rantine regulations, harbour and .light dues, legislation affecting seamen, holidayß in foreign countries, and a host of other important question* is included. A feature of the 1715 calendar is the vartoiis ortldcn Riven ca tho awesUpil ' w-'j

GEARED TUBBINES ON ATLANTIC LllNMi.

Tho most intui'uo>.uii, launched during ikxxiiuuer id uuuoubiieaiy tuo u<jw Vunojd. twin-saw swamer 'rru-iwylvaniti, wiiLoh in uia lim oi uie bit; puMnniaa: snips in which guoroa tuxoinu: liuAu uocu liiauillotL it id curiouu uuii iumouuJi tlio ont'uiaj. intouuon in pioputuiiß Uio uso 01 gearing boLwoon tne turouio ami tho, propeller was u> uuaUio Uiu aavuiruiKoa of uio turouio 10 bo uuuswi by low«>pceu cargo voaijula, uio principal appliiauoiis ol tima system uave iituicrio been in l'uirly iSiso ltuiiieuifer boats ol uio uross-Qnaiiiiej. clutu, uua liiuio recently 111 torpedo-Doat dctroyura, Tno uovelonmont made in adopting tue geared luxdluo system lor a enip like uio Traiiiyivaiua, wlucn has a uosplacemeut ol w,4w umti, ja a. ooudideroble 011 c. tju! propelling niacflinory comprises two sets of i'ai'soiiu' turDiues, and altnouen tnore urc bcpojaui shafts lor Uio 1111:11 uud low pressure arums, each ol tbcto court; with tiiu uiaiii lunksa.l gear wnoel on a singio propmer cjimt. I'bo total shaft uorse-Dower uovclopea is !hM) at M) revolutions, uaul in this ease tho reduction ratio lias been lixeu at 12J to 1. The designed speed pi' tho ehip is liii knots, and the trials indicated, tliat a, reserve ol power bus been provideu. It is worthy oi notice mat, the noise associated witli tno use o£ gearing on boaid shin, which it was thought might limit "the enmloymeiil o£ the geared turbine in passenger vessels to ships making short passages line cross-Chimuel steamers, "has been found to be almost non-existent in the Transylvania <11 least so far as the conilort ol passengers is concerned;

• HESS TABLE GOSSIP. E. S. Copeman, inventor of life-hav-ing appliances, oied at Lowestoft the other day. lie practised ae a solicitor for Gome years ill iNorwioh. The best known of his inventions was a raft for 'sa-ving life at soa.. This wus composed of oblong copper tanks covered with mahogany, and so arranged- that thcry formed long deck eoats. In, the event of shipwreck each seat wan capable of heing transformed into a small raft. The invention woe adopted in tno merchant servioe, and was the means of saving a great many lives at sea. Mr. Langdale, chief otticer of the Wanaka, has been granted loave of absence by tho Union. Company to join the Expeditionary. Forces. l£r. Hogan, late chief officer of the Ai'flhura, fills the vacancy. • Mr. A. M'Arthur, chief engineer of tho Lauderdale, having come ashore at Wellington, Mr. W. Young has joined tho vessel as chief. Captain E. T.' Smith' is now in command of-the New Zealand Shipping Company's R.M.S. 11 i;o nine. Dr. J. H. E. Jarvis is ship's surgeon. Lieut. Kieley, well known in Wellington as mate of the small coastal steamer Aorerc, .is oil board H ..M.S. Philomel, recently reported to havo been In action. ' Mr. A. M. Lucas, one of the Aparima's cadets, arrived in Wellington, from Sydney by the Manuka this weei. ..<■.■ Mr. T. Oargill, chief engineer of the Manuka, left that vessel at Sydney thie trip on account of ill-health. Mr. Leversham, late of the Paloona, is now ohief of the Manuka. The Blackball Coal Company's steamer Ngatoro is at present loading cement at Limestone Island for Gisborne, Napier, and Wellington. , When the turret steamer Koromiko has finished putting out her Newcastle coal at Wellington she will return to tho New South Woleu port to load for New Zee*land. ' The now Cunaid • liner Trn.nEyl~fi.nia (19,400 tons) has arrived at Now York wtih an exciting story' of bow she missed destruction by a few feet when three hours outside Liverpool on December 4. At i o'clock in the morning there was a terrific explosion, with a blinding flash, off the starboard bow and a colnmn of water shot over 100 feet into the air. Tho liner was severely jarred, and the passengers were awakened. It is. believed that the explosion was the result of two mines striking' together. , , The 0. and D. liner Makarini will arrive at Wellington from Lyttelton to-morrow, instead of Sunday. She will not berth till Monday morning, however, to take in Home cargo. Continuing her journey from Montreal, the New Zealand Shipping Company's chartered steamer Daldorch left Sydney for Auckland, on February 10. She is due there on Monday, and at Wellington: towards the end of next week. The Tarawcra, which is due at Wellington from northern ports this morning, will put out 182 tons of cargo here before going south this evening. Advices received from Greymouth yesterday morning stated that the Kamo and Bakanoa, which were ready to sail for Wellington, had been bar-bound at the West Coast port. It was hoped, however, to dispatch them on the evening's tide. ■ For the purpose of pioking up Homo cargo, the New Zealand Shipping - Company's Kaikoura is due at Wellington on February 21. Sho will sail for .London on. February 26. Advice hee been received intimating that tho Shaw-Savill liner Kumara, en route to Sydney and New Zealand ports from Liverpool, continued her journey from . Cape Town on February 18. The vessel is due at Wellington towards the end of next month. Before the Flora is dispatched from Wellington for New Plymouth and West Coast ports to-day she will land 365 tons of southern cargo here. After a good passage of 48 days, the O. and D. Line's steamer Star of New Zealand arrived at London from Wellington on Tuesday, February! 9. Bound for London, the New Zealand Shipping Company's Waimate cleared Auckland at 6.45 a.m. yesterday. . Ail arrival in port from Dunedin to-day will be the Scales chartered steamer Skipton Castle. After loading wool here, the vessel will sail-for Lyttelton and London. , At Tuesday's meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board the question of the board's employees who had gone •to Egypt or Samoa with the Expeditionary Forces was mentioned. The chairman said that Ijhese men had been granted leave of absence for six months on half pay. ■ llieir leave was just about to expire, and it would be necessary for the board to consider what policy it was to adopt in the future. The matter was referred to a committee. Instead of leaving Lyttelton at 8 p.m. on Saturday for Wellington, the departure of the Wahine has been postponod till 10 p.m. The vessel should arrive hero. about 8.30 a.m. on Sunday. According to advices received in Wellington, the West Australian State Government steamer Kioinana is now en route from Bunbnry' toi this port with a load of hardwood timber. The vessel left on Friday, February's, and will make Duncdin her first port of call in the' Dominion. 'She is due at Wellington about the end of this month, and will subsequently prooeed on to Auckland.

Stcamcre. From. Left. Duo. Ruahine London Jan, 6 Feb. 21 Matatua Londnn Dec. 31 Feb. 23 'Painui London Jon. 1J) Feb. 25 Star of Australia London .Tan. 31 Mar. 8 Rotorua London Jan. 28 Mar. 22 Hawke's Bay ... London JaiL 23 liar. 25 Star of Scotland London Feb. 6 Apr. 10 Westmeath Liverpool Dcc. 19 . Feb. 15 Halamehire Liverpool Dec. 19 Feb. 23 Kuraara Liverpool Jan, 13 Mar. 20 Daldorcli Montreal Nov. 23 Feb. 22 Hesperos .—St. John Jan. 5 ~ Bordenlalo MontreaJ Jan. 10 Apr. 3 Ruapehu St. John Jan. 29 Apr. 13 Harvclen Vancouver Jan. 21 Feb. ©

Boxes ; Crates butter, cheese. New, Plymouth 10,000 8,395 Patea 1.040 — Wanganui' .' • M2 — Wellington 11.739 1,338' Lyttelton 476 564 Timaril 1.909 123 Dunedin — 1,981 Bluff - 7.014 Totals ' 25,726 1M15

Output. Export. Tons. Girt. Tone. Owt. 47 > 512 14 10 W B0' S . 78 2 WcstportrStookton Coal Co.. IAd., 8,946 7 6,897 10 56,939 5 52,745 2