SHIPPING NEWS COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3083, 14 May 1917, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS

COMMERCIAL ITEMS

PHASER OF THE MOON. MAY. Day. Hr. m. Full moon 7 213 p.m. Last quarter 14 1 18 p.m. Now moon 21 0 17 p.m. Firs), quarter 29 U 3 a.m. JIOON. Moon sets to-day, 12.59 p.m. TIDE. To-day, 10.25 a.m.'; 10.50 nm To-morrow, 11,15 n.m.; 11.41 p.m. KTJN. Run rises to-day, 6.49.a.m.; sole. 4.44 p.m. ARRIVALS. N GATUKDAT, MAY 12. HAWEHA. s.s. (2.45 a.m.), 200 tons, .lackson, from Pa tea. KABU, s.s. (3 a.m.), 267 tons. Paul, from Napier. NGAKUTA, s.s. (5 a.m.), 1775 tons, Muir, from Greymnnth. _ NIKAU, s.s. 16.50 a.m.), 118 tons, Hay, from Nelson. PATEENA, s.s. (8.30 a.m.), 1212 lons, Irwin, from Lvtlclton. SUNDAY. MAY 13. MAPOUHIKA, s.s. (1.10 a.m.). 1203 tons, Sewell. from Nelson and Piston. . KA.RIKA, s.s. (4:35 a.m.), 1148 tons, ItobiaKon. from Grcymouth. KAPITt, s.s. (5.45 a.m.), 242 tons. .Sawyers, from WauganuiBLENHEIM, s.s. '5.50 a.m.). 120 tons, Wilkinson, from Blenheim. MARAKOA. s.s. (7.15 a.m.). 2598 tons, Mawson, from Lyltolton. OREPVJKI. s.s. (1110 p.m.), 525 tons. DewhiT.rst. from Lyt'elton. RIPPLB, s.s. (12.20 p.m.). 370 tons, Carl, son, from Oisbornc and Napier. KALVPOL s.s. (1 p.m.), 2003 tons. M'Lcan. from Lyltelton. ALEXANDER, s.s. (4.50, p.m.), 377 tons. Stewart, from Waugauuk NGATORO. s.s. (6.40 p.m.). 1137 tons, Dowell, from Napior. DEPARTURES. SATURDAY, MAY 12. BLENHEIM, e.s. (2 a.m.). 120 tons. TQlkinson, for Blenheim. QPAWA, s.s. (2.10 a.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, for Blenheim. SJKAU, s.s. (2-p.m.), 248 tons. Hay, for Nelson. PATEENA. s.s. (7.50 mm.), 1212 tons, Irwin, for Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon -Kisses Dayse. KeUon, Barker, .Felgabay, Smith, Kirk, Mesdames M'Oee and-3 ohsldren, Byrne. Bobiohns, Morton, Byrne and child, -Shellock, Watson and boy, Fekington, fihearar and 2 children, Kelly. Messrs. Shearer, Shellock, Evans, French. Vincent, '• Hicks, Mann. Perry, Deer. Heney. Kelly, i Turnbull, Outdance, Turnbull, Andrews, ! Ayson, Morton, Janesi Hon. J. Barr, ! Eowater, Col. Kbodes, Capt. Pekington, TE ANAIj, s.s. (8.20 p.m.), 1652 tons, Peterson, for Jjyttelton. , QOMNNA-, s.s. (8.30 p.m.), 1271 tons, EMers,, for Dunedin. KAPONI, s.s. (9 p.m.), 188 tons, Gibson, (for Patca. , ' ATVAHOD, s.s. (10.30 p.m.). 407 tons, Boger, for Foston. NGAKUTA, s.s. (11.30 p.m.). 1250 tons. Muir, for Lyttclton.-

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Blenheim, Blenheim. May 11. Koutunui, Auckland, 'May 14. Tarawere, Dunedin, Lyttelton. May M. EuEico, Lyttelton, May 14. . Wa-UaUi, liyttoltoc, Kaikoura, May 14. Alexander. WangrajruS, May 14. Wairau, Blenheim, May 14. Mapotirika, .Nelson, Picton, May 15. PuUiena, Lyttelton, May 15. Xikau, Nelson, May 15. Kapuni, Patea, Mav 15. Invercarglll, Wanganui, May 15. Queon of the South, Fortou, May 15.. Calm," Bluff, Duuedin, Tiniaru, Lyttcltou, May 15. Korcata, Wcstport, May 15. Ambkura, Kermadco Islands, tin. ports, Slay 16. Hawora, Patea, May 16. Kapiti, Wanganui. May 16. Mararoa, liytteiton, May 16. Kaltoa, Kelson, May IS. Cotlnna, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, May 18. Ripple, Akitio, Gisborne, Napier, May 20. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Orepuki, Nelson, Terakohe. Takflka, May 14. ' Alexander, Nelson, We*t Coast, May 14. Kawera, Patea, May 14. ' Kapiti, Wanganui, May 14. Opawa, Blenheim, May 14. Kapoinnlia, Pioton, Kclsod, May 14. Mararoa, Lyttelton, May 14. Kuiloa, Nelßon, Motueka, May 14. Eunice, Wanganui, May 14. Riwhoiin, Haritloclc, Pelorus Sounds, May 14. Wairau, Blenheim, May 14. Kapuni. Patea, May 15. Tara.wera, Napier., Gisborne, Auckland, May 15. Kilt&u. Nolson, May 15.

Pateena, Lyttelton, May 15. IHpDio. Napier, Gisborne, Akilio. May 15. Wafcatu. Kaikourft. Lyttelton, May 15. Calm, Waneamii, $ay 15. InvercargiU, Wansanvif, May 15. , Gorinria, Nelson, Now Plymouth. JTay 18. BY TELKOKAPH. C0.4-3T/4L. SATURDAY, MAY 12. ONEKUNGA. Arrived.—Tiara wa (9 a.m.), from NonPlymouth. . WANGANTJI. Arrived— Invercargill (9.25 .a.m.), from Wellington. WESTPOBT. Arrived.—Kini (8.10 p.m.), from Wellington; Komata (9.20 a.m.), from Wellington. ' GItEyMOTJTH. Arrived.—Kanio (2 p.m.), from Wellington. TIITABTI. Arrived.—John (8.15 a.m.), from Wellington. SUNDAY, MAY 13. NEtfiON. To soil—Kaitoa (7 p.m.), for Wellington. WESTPOItT. Sailed—Komata, (1.5 a.m.), for Wellington. »■, WANQANUI. Arrived—Kapuni (12.45 p.m.), for shelter. LYTTEMON. Arrived—Pateena (10.35 a.m.) and TeAnau (2.30 p.m.), from Wellington. GREYHOUTH. Sailed.—Kamo (3 p.m.), for Wellington. TO-DAY'S BERTHAGE LIST. Vessels which have arrived and thos» duo to-day have been allotted tho following berths:— Mapouvilta—Queen's Wharf. No. 12. " Kaliika-Railwav Wharf. Kgatoro—Jervois Quay Wharf. Opawa-Quecn's Wharf, No. 11 (north). .Hieaheiui—Queun's Wharf, No. 13 (south). Wainvn-Quenn's Wharf, No, 13. Karu—King's Wbarf. Kaitoa-Queen's Wharf, No. 10. Eippl«-Quoen'3 Wharf. No. % (north). • Kunioc-Quoen's Wharf, No. 13 (north). Orepuici—Toman ki Street Wbarf. Euia-Kailway Wharf. Wa-verloy—Queen's Wharf. No. 3. Kapiti—Queen's Wharf. No. 7. Havsro, Queen's Wharf, No, 7. Alexander—Queen's Wharf, No. 11 (south). Komata—ltaihvay Wharf. Kaiapoi—Jervois Quay, No. 16. TDK WEATHER.

Tlir bad weather for tho week-end did i>i:i interfere to any great nxtenl. with tho «r!'ivai and deturinro o£ shipping at Well:iigto>i. Ou Saturday tho Wairain left ■.■■X 12.10 p.m. lor Bbnhcim, but was forced. 'ui return to the. wharf at 2.45 p.m. I'ha Karu sailed at 2 p.m. for GroynioutU, and, afir.r clearing Iho Bonds returned, and sheltered in Worser Bay at 6.15 p.m. As tho weather Hi not clear she returned, and tied, up at tilt wharf at 1.20 p.m. yesterday. Other vessels which sailed on Saturday put 'm'sca and did not shelter, inside tho Heads. MONOWAI KETOHIUSSIONS. Tho Union Company adviso that the Mouowai, -which has been _ laid up at Dtmedin for some weeks, owing to tho coal strike., is about to he rccoinuiissioncd. iSho is timed to leave the southern port on Tuesday, May 22, for Wellington, via. Lyttolton, and ie duo here on tho following Thursday. She leaves hero the same day for Napier, Gisbotno, nnd Auckland. AWATtOA FOR. SALE. The.sule. by iiuation of tha s.s,. Awaroa. is announce! to take place in Sydney w\ May M. This vessel, which is one of M tons gross and which '.va-a built in 1904 at Sydney, has rouuitly been rcoopperert and renovated, and is in good order. At present she is.engaged in the l'ort, Phillip liny (Melbourno) trade. . MESS-TABLE .GOSSIP. A number of 'changes of masters in llio Anchor Company's service are announced. Tlioy are as follows:—Captain Stuart (alios charge of the Kennedy and Captain Wildman. jun., -who has been on tho l.Wgnlus will take chargo of tho Alexander. Oa»t. Vicfcerraan, who has been on holiday loave, will resume command of tho Rogulus. Captain J. Henery. late octingmaßter of the Kennedy has transferred to the Reculus as ohlof officer, relieving Mr. Baggctt, who hfla gono on leave. On Saturday the Corinnn. loft Wellington for Dunodin, Oamaru, and Tlmaru. Kho was delayed her© a couple of days owing to the large amount of cargo to be handled, and tho opportunity was taken to blow down her boilers. Blowine down her boilers was not, howovor, tho cause of her dc"Nr, might be expected back hero about Frjday next, and will go on to Nelson and New Plymouth tho samo day. Tho Komata, coal-laden, left Westnon at 2 o'clock yesterday morning for Wellington,

INVESTMENT SHAB.EB. Prices of investment shares on Saturday wero os follow:-— Buyers. Hellers. £ s. d. £ s. d. National Bank 5 6 0 — Bank N.S.W 37 0(I 38 0 0 Bank N.Z. (£3 6s. Bd.) . 12 2 6 _ Bank (N.Z. £(6 13s. 4d.) 17 10 0 _ Union flank 54 0 0 — National Mortgago — 3 16 6 N.Z. and K. Plate — 1 18 6 Well. Invest. T. nnd A. 011 4 Well. Dop. and Mori. ... 0 6 a I) 7 1 Well, fiaa (£10) - 14 2 6 K. British Insurance ... 5 14 0 — N.SS. Shippiris (prof.) ... 10 12 6 Union Kleam (ord.) 2 6 0 2 7 0 Union Steam (pref.) .... — l i j Huddart-Parker (ord.) ... -.-- ' 1 <) I) Kaiapoi Woollen (ord.) ... 6 12 0 7 0 n Well. Woollen (ord.) 6 12 0 7 0 0 Well, Woollen (prof.) 3 15 0 _ Westporl, Coal 18 9 — Wcstport-Stockton (ord.) — 0 7 6 Wcstport-Stockton (nref.) 0 11 2 — Grown Brewery t 10 0 — Ward and Co 6 15 0 — «N.Z. Con. Denial ......... 13 6 "Cum dividend. WHEAT. (.Rec. May .13, 5.5 p.m.) London, May 12. Chicago May options. 325 cents to 317 cents; July options, 256 cents to 2473 cents. -Press As§n. FROZEN RABBITS. (Eec. May 13, 5.5 p.m.) London, May 12. Frozen Meal Market-Rabbits arc un-changed.-Press Assn. 71CBBER, COPRA,' AND HEMP. (Rec. May 13. 5.5 p.m.) 1 London, Mar 12. Rubbor.-Para, 3s. 0»d. per lb.; plantation and smoked, 3s. OJri. Copra.—South Sea. shipments, nominally £44 10s. per ton. Hemp.—Firm; New Zealand high-point, fair. A distant shipment is auoted ai £83 Ms.-Pj-ess Assn. MINING NEWS WELLINGTON SHAKE MABKET. On Saturday quotations for mininc shares woro as under:— Buyers. Rollers. „ . £s. d. £a. d. Murray Crook 1 12 6 — Talisman 010 0 ' — LONDON SHAKE MABKET. fflco. May 13, 5.5 p.m.) • London, May 12. Union Steam Ship Co., Ltd., 435. 45 s — Press Assn.