SHIPPING-NEWS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 160, 26 March 1918, Page 9

SHIPPING-NEWS

"• ' PHASES OP TUB MOON. '• MARCH. Day. Hr. m. Last quarter 6 014 p.m. New moon 13 7 22 a.m. .Firßt'.quarter ■ 20 . .. 1 0 a.m. Full moon 23 3 3 a.m. MOON.Moon rises to-day, 4.52 p.m.; sets, 530 a.m. to-morrow. ' TIDE. To-day, 3.35 a.m.; 3.58 p.m. To-morrow, 4.24 a.m.; 4.49 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 5.58' a.m.; sets, 6.55 p.m. ARRIVALS. MONDAY, MARCH 25. RIPPLE, s.s. (2.10 a.ni.), 370 tons, Oarleon, from Napier. KOMATA, s.s. (6.45 a.m.), 1994-tons, ■ Lambert, from Westport. NGAKTJTA; 8.8.-(8.35 a.m.), 1250 tons, Dowel!, from Lyttelton. KAniKA.s.s. (9.25 a.m.), 1148 tons, Williamson, from Westport. i MONOWAI, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 3433 tons, Drewcttc, from Auckland. Passongers: SaloonMisses Ward, Pluakett, Powell, Green, Marchbaulrs, Squire,' Walbram, Lopjan, Nivcn. Jones, Moir,. Hall, Mesdames Robertson, Rocard, Evans and child, Padgot, Marchbanks, Messrs. Robertson. , Bow. Stciu, Peterson, Matheson, Hargr'eaves, Cooper. Gordon, Evans* Gilbertson, Swan, Mnnsell, Burt; 19 steerago. HAWERA,'- s.s.' (11.15 p.m.). 174 tons, M'Kinnon, ,from Tatea. HAWEBA,' s.s. (11.10 p.m.), 174 tons, M'Kinnon, from Patca. WAIRAU, 's.B. (11.30 v-ui.), 143 tons, Delley/ from Blenheim.

DEPARTUHE:!. •'.MONDAY, MARCH 25. WEKA, s.s. (7.20 a.m.), 53: tons, Ormes, for Cook' Strait. . PATEENAV s.s. (1.30 p.m.). 1212 tons, Irwin, for Pioton and Kelson. . WAVERLEY; b.s. (3;15p.m.), 157 tons. Flsk, forPatea. "' : ■ . NGATORO, s.s. (4.5 p.m.), 1137 tons, Dowell, for Lyttelton. '■■'KAITOAi.,B.B. (6;20 p.m.), 305 tons, Wildman, for -Nelson. MAORI,, B.s. (7.60' p.m.), 3)12 tons, Manning, for,Lyttelton OPAWA, s.s. .(9.5 p.m.), 110 tone, Hicholas, for Blenheim. '

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Wakatu, Kaikoura, March 26. Putiki, Lyttelton, Maroh 26. liana, Wanganui, Maroh 26. lnvercargiU, Wanganui, Maroh 26. Kahu, East Coast, Maroli.27. Poherua, Weatport, March. 26. Mararoa, Lyttelton, Maroh. 26. Kikau, Nelson, March 26. • ' Pateona, Nelson, March 26. Kapuni,. Patea, Murch 26. Quecu of the fioutb, Foxton, March 26. Baden Powoll, Now Plymouth, March 27, Opawa, Blenheim, March 27. Maori, Lyttelton, March 27. Kaitoa, Nelson, Mjaroh 27. Waverley. Patoa, Maroh 27. Kapiti, Wanganui, March. 28. . . Woottoh,' Lyttelton, March.27 Ngahere, Greymouth, Maroh 27. Echo, Naplor,' Tia Coast, March 27. Monowai, LytteHou, March 28. John, Timaru, March 27. Hiinitangi, Campbell Islands, Duricdin, March 27i . Alexander, Lyttelton, March 27. Corinna, Now Plymouth, March 27. Mapourika, Auckland., March -28..Jlawera, Patea," March 28. Calm, .Lyttelton, Maroh 31. . Breeze, Timaru, 'April 1.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES, Kapiti, Wanganui, March 26. Ripple, Gisborno, March 26. ; Wairau, ißlonhcim, March 26. Queen of the. South, Foxtori, March 26. Hawera, Patea, Maroh March 26. Kapuni, Patoa,-March 27.Echo, Napier, Gisborno,. March 27. Mararoa, Lyttelton, March 26. Nikau/Nelson, March 26. Hinemoa, southern lighthouses, Mar. 26. Mana, Wapganui, March 26. Monowai, .Lyttelton, March 26. ■ liiyercargill, Wanganui, Maroh 26. Kahu, East Coast, March 27. John, Wanganui, March 27.' . Wakatu,' Kaikoura, Lyttelton,' March 27. Komata, Westport, Maroh 27. .■-.-. Kahika, Weatport, March 27. Maori, Lyttelton, March 27. Kaitoa, Nelson, Maroh 27. Pateena, Pioton. Nelson, Maroh 27. Waverley, Patea,'March 27. Opawa, Blenheim, March 27. Baden Powell, Wanganui, Now Plymouth, March 28. Union Company's cargo steamer, Greymonth, Hokitika, March 28. Putiki, Lyttelton; - March" 28: " Alexander, Nelßon, Coast, March 28. Himitangi, Chatham Islands, Maroh 28. Breeze, Wanganui, April 1. Calm, Wanganui, April i. Blenheim, H&velock, Sounds, April 2.

BY TELEGRAPH. .' COASTAL. ; monday, march 25., ' manukau deads!.-,;;■■;■:■ •■ Sailed.-Earawa- 16 p.m.), for New ] Ply-, mouth. FATEA.' .. : Sailed.—Kapuni (8 p.m.), for ■ -Wellington. WANGANOI. ... •-;■ ■■• . Sailed.—lnvercargiU (6.45 ' p.m.), for Wei-, lington. FOXTON.- ■:'.;.;,..., To Bail—Queen of tho South {8 p.m.), for Wellington. ' ■ ; ; NELSON. ■■'■■• Sailed.-Nikau (7.15 p.m.), for Wellington. PIOTON. Arrivcd.-Poteena- -(5.20 p.m.), from Wellington. • GREYHOTJTH. Arrivcd.-rNgahere i 0.65, a.m.), from : Wellington. LYTTELI'ON. Sailcd.-Mararoa 16.40 p.m.), for Wellington. Arrived.-Wootton (5.40 p.m.), from Wellington, via Sounds. To sail.—Putiki (9 a.m.),' for Wellington. : " TO-DAY'S, BERTHAGE LIST. ' Mararoo—Ferry Wharf.. Monowai—No.'2. Quceu's Wharf. Polierua—.Railway Wharf. Nikau—No. 10 Queen's Wharf. Wairau-No. 13 Queen's Wharf. Hawera—Pipitea Wharf. : Kapuni—Pipitea Wharf. . Queen, of the South-No. '14 Queen's Wharf: ' ■■■■■■■■■••. Echo—Perry Wharf.. .. •■ 12 Queen's Wharf. <■' Wekaj-No. 5 Queen's Wharf, liana—Glasgow Wharf. Putiki-No. 6 Queen's Wharf. InvercargiU—No. 5 Queen's Wharf. Komata-lnranaki S-ireet WhaTf. Kahika—No. 16' Jcrvois' Quay.

FEOM AUSTRALIA. Tho following passengerß have arrived in New Zealand from Australia:—Mesdame's T. Ohaplin, I. Young, L. Lewis, Waddcrspoon, F. M'Olclland, Sinclair, Andrews, Ralston,. Galloway and 2 children, E. Morlcy, Allen, Black, Linda, Dccar, A. Walton, H. Drew, Misses E. Scott, . O. Young, (!. Burr, It. Jacobs, Cotteyj Leonard, Ambler, Downs, Barry, F.. Young, "Monorief,'O'Brien, Webber, York, Oonrade, Drew, Chamberlain, feddon, Randall, Hoybittle. Baker, Pritchard, Tacknor, Kenny, Wilson, Edwards, Burness, Meldrum, Reithmuller, A. Reeve, Peat, Linda, Clark, V. Marshall,. Lt.-Col. Jollilie, Captains Hollis, Kirkwood, Grant,. Dine,' Johnston, Wade, Stocker, Lt.' Joslirig, Archbishop Eedwood, Rev. M. Lewis, Messrs. S. Young, 1. Yonng, A. King, Moir, Smith, Roberts, \Amadcs, M'flarty, Highland, Richard, Peacook, Odgers, Tumor, Eayner, Bartlett, M'Gee, Barnard, East, Buckley, Kayo, Reeves, Eatclifle,. Sinclair .Andrews, Ralston, Brown, Conynghan, J. Farrell, G. Ginn, Acklaud, Howes, Wadderspoon, M. Oarr, Emanuel, Holt, Grarit, Black, Nickola, Jacobs. Jarr,y, Andrews, Rogers, Simmons, Allen, Decar, Walton,. MaUalien, T. Pettit. : SniFPING AND FREIGHTS. Messrs. Earp Bros, and Co., Ltd., In Sydney, in their March report state that the shipping position up, to tho present has not altered, to r.ny material extent. It is anticipated that, in the very early future, a further number of coastal vessels -will bo withdrawn for oversea service, which will necessitate the employment to the' fullest capacity of those vessels remaining in the trade. Notwith-

standing the shortage of. tonnage, work at the collieries -is being well maintained, tho majority of the mines recording praotically full time. : , A considerable business io. being done in hunkering oversea steamers, the foreign, going trade being othorwise very quiet. Botlt the interstate aud New Zealand demand continues strong. Freights to foreign ports veumin purely nominal, but a sharp rise, in rates to .New Zealand is recorded.

OVERSEAS PASSENGERS. The following passengers have arrived from America:—First saloon-Misses (Jraig,. Fellowes, Squire,' Webster, llennings, Mosilames Matthews, M'Xinney, Israel, Messrs. Cole, Gibus, Stafford, Swift, Merriken, Eddo, Matthews, Brodie, Mirains, Nathan, Mugliston, Mortimer, Israel, Henuiugs, Craig, Kennedy, Lieut. Craig. Second saloon—Misses Ooulson, Labendahu, Eka, Eastgate, Marnion, Taylor, Broom, Mesdainea Kill, Oouper, Fisher, Meadowrf, Kearsley and' 2 childreu. Haines, Higgius,' Uroom, Messrs. Burt, Tracey, Stallings, Parry, Iloaglaud, Ercaubrack, Rogers, "•.iwkes. I'ratt, Sermon, Kearsley, Grant,: jjroom; 12 steerage.—Auckland "Star."

]IUDDART-I ; ABKEK, LTD. 11l Huddart-Parker's, Ltd., report for tho year ending December 31, the net profits are shown at £07,747, against £1)9.605 for tho previous term, and the sum available is £99.507. An interim dividend of 3 per cent, was paid on tho preference Block and ono of 4 per cent, on the ordinary shares in September. A further 3 per ceut. is declared on the preference capital,but the ordinary shareholders are to receivo 6 per cent., of which 2 per ceut. Is by way of bonus, making the samo return an for 1916. The appropriation out of trading profits to the reserve- fund is £10,567, and the-surplus from the sale of the Hygeia and other assets lias also been" transferred to it, raising this fund by 30,000 to £70,000. The balance carried forward is £8940, compared- "with '£11,760 brought into the accounts. Tho insurance reserve has expanded by £33,464, and that for continspneies by £0122, while sundry, creditors have increased by £26,916. On! the ossetß side Qovornnicnt debentures and other liquid interests aro greater by £67,236. and the fleet, etc., Is less by' £26,771.

MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. On a Union • Company's cargo steamer Mr. V/.. M'Oonnoll, chief engineer, has. been relieved by Mr. 8.. Boveridgc. and Mr. T. Scott, third engineer, by Mr. D. White.

Mr. James R. Harper, a second officer in tho Union Company's service, has come ashoro at Wellington. 3lr. F. 0. Sawyerß has relieved him.

Captain G. 8. Doorly, late master of the Union Company's steamer Aparima,. whioh was torpedoed recently in the English Channel, has arrived in Sunedin, and Is spending a holiday at his home, •

Captain E. C. "Vellenoweth; who has been ashoro oji leave, has assumed command of. an overseas steamer at Auckland, relieving Captain Applcyard, who is now on holiday leave.

Mr. R. Campbell,, fourth engineer on tho Moraroa, has come ushore. on sick leave.

Gisborno cargo will- bo received this morning by the Ripple, sailing at noon. The agents adviso that further consignmonta of Napier cargo will-not be received. The auxiliary scow Eoho, on her way down tho coast from Napier, will load Napier and Gisborno cargo at Wellington to-morrowi

Cargo for Greymouth and Hokltika will he received by a Union Company's cargo steamer on Thursday.

Tho auxiliary schooner May Howard, which left Auckland on March! for Duncdin, passed East Capo bound north on March 12. Presumably -she was making for .shelter, and her arrival at Dunedin will thercforo bo delayed for some time.

The Mapourikn, arrived at Auckland at 10 p.m. on Sunday, and is to leave to-day direct for Wellington.

To-night tho Corinna is to iave New Plymouth fully laden with produce for Wellington.

Yesterday afternoon tho Ngatoro sailed for Lyttelton. to discharge tho remainder of her coal cargo. Tho Ngahcre is duo at Wellington to-morrow or on Thursday; fully" laden; from Groymouth.

The Ngakuta went, on the slip yesterday fov overhaul. Tho next vessels aro the Wellington dredge Whakariri, and the New Elymouth dredgo Paritutu, which is duo nt, Wellington on April 5. . ;In connection with tho discovery of the surf boat near Wairoa bearing the name "Bortha Dolbocr," it may be mentioned that tho vessel of that name is registered by Lloyd's as a wooden three-masted sohooncr of 243 tons gross. Her dimensions v/ero 125 ft. in length by'3lft. sin. in width, and a draught of 9ft. Gin. She was built in 1881 at Fairhaven by K. D. Bendlxon for the owner, Jlr. ,T. Dolbccr. The vessel was acquired in 1901 by the Fncific Slates Trading Company. Messrs. Maillor and Qucreau, in their New York circular, dated December 20, 1917, state:—"Shipping business is far from, satisfactory. For tho past twenty days no ■steamer has been loading for any Australian port, owing to the practical impossibility of getting any prompt tonnage. Freight rates continue.very firm, and with present condition of tonnage we can see no prospect o£ any lower rates for mouths to come,

Tho -Sydney office 'of Messrs. Burns, ?hilp and Co., Ltd., on Jlnrch 18 received a cable message from their London office advising that Major Flood,, ono of the military .passengers of the Matunga, now .in London, states that he spoke' to Captain Doualdson, master of the Matunga, on board the raider Wolf, about January 10, andOaptain Donaldson then reported that the crew of the Matunga were all .well.. The cable message does not mention passengers, but it is assumed that the indention of the captain was to report that all tho people from the Matunga were well on that date.

Tho beacon on d'Urvillo Pock has been washed away.