SHIPPING NEWS

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 73, 28 March 1933, Page 10

SHIPPING NEWS

HIGH WATER. Today: 6.11 a.m.; 6.3G p.m. Tomorrow: 7.13 a.m.; 7.31 p.m.

ARRIVALS. MONDAY, MARCH 27,

ECHO, aux. scow (8.30 p.m.), 125 tons, Radford, put back to port. TUESDAY, MARCH 28.

INAHA, rn.s. (1.5 a.m.) from Patca. ALEXANDER, m.s. (4.5 a.m.), 377 tons Mar tin, from Lyttelton. MATANGI, s.s. (5.50 a.m.), 1349 tons, Wild man, from Nelson. \ KAPITI, m.s. (6.55 a.m.), 242 tons, Johansen from Wanganut. WAHINE, s.s. (6.55 a.m.), 4436 tons, Invln from Lyttelton. MABAJIA, s.s. (7.5 a.m.), 6097 tons, Morgan from Sydney. TAUPATA, m.s. (7.20 a.m.), 171 'tons, O'Don nell, from Nelsoh. MIKO, ketch (8.20 a.m.), 59 tons, Monaghan, from Dunedin. GALE, s.s. (8.55 a.m.), 034 tons, Davles, from Lyttelton. >

251 tons, Gibson,

DEPARTURES.

MONDAY, MARCH 27. TITOKI, s.s. (2.5 p.m.), 685 tons, Wahlstrom,

for Tarakohe. TALISMAN, aux. scow (4.20 p.m.), 37 tons, Henry, for Nelson. KAITOA, s.s. C5.5 p.m.), 319 tons, McMillan, for Nelsou. j ECHO, aux. scow (0.5 p.m.), 126 tons. Kad-

ford, for Blenheim. ARAHURA, s-.s. (7.30 p^m.), 1506 tons. Hay, for Nelson. RANGATIRA, t.e.s. (7.45 p.m.), 6152 tons, Cameron, for Lyttelton.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28. NEW ZEALAND, m. tanker (7.35 a.m.), 9311 tons, Amundsen, for Lyttelton.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS.

Tamahlne, Pieton, today, 6.15 p.m. Holmdale, Pieton, today. ' Arahura, Nelson, tomorrow, 5.30 a.m. Rangatlra, Lyttelton, tomorrow, 7 a.m. Kini, Westport, tomorrow. Tainui, Lyttelton, tomorrow. Hawera, Patea, tomorrow. , Kapunl, Patea, tomorrow. Inaha, Patea, 30th. Kartigl, Lyttelton, 30th. Echo, Blenheim, 30th. O.A. Knudsen, San Pedro, 30th. Calm, southern ports, 30th. Port Whangarel, southern ports, 30th. Kapiti, Wanganul, 31st. Canopus, Westport, 31st. Kaimai, Lyttelton, 31st. Waimarino, Pieton, 31st. Calm, Wanganui, Ist. Waipjata, Auckland, 2nd. Awahou, Gisborne, 2nd. Makura, San Francisco, 3rd. Storm, southern ports, 4th. ]

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Matangi, Nelson, today, 7.30 p.m. Wahine, Lyttelton, today, 7.45 p.m. Gael, Greymouth, today. Inaha, Patea, today. Echo, Blenheim, today. Miro, Auckland, today. Wingatui, southern ports, today. Holmglen, southern ports, today. Gale, Wanganul, today. Fairburn, Westport, today. Kohl, Nelson, today. Awahou, Napier, today. Middlesex, Wanganul, today. Paua, Napier, today. Alexander, Greymouth, today. Ryoka Maru, Yawata, today. Taupata, Mapua, today. Canopus, Westport, today. Tamahine, Picton, tomorrow, 2.45 p.m. ■ Arahura, Nelson, tomorrow, 7.30 p.m. Rangatlra, Lyttelton,. tomorrow, 7.45 p.m. Cambridge, Southampton, tomorrow. Hawera, Patea, tomorrow. Kapuni, Patea, tomorrow. , Kaplti, Wanganul, tomorrow. Karepo, Lyttelton, tomorrow. Holmdale, southern ports, tomorrow. Calm; Wanganul, 30th. Gale, southern ports, 30th. Klni, New Plymouth, 30th. Port Whangarel, Auckland, 30th. Kartigl, New Plymouth, 30th. Marama. Sydney, 31st. Waimarino, Auckland, 31st. Calm, Bluff, Ist. Kaimal, Napier, Ist Talnui, Auckland, Ist. t Waipiata', southern ports, 3rd. Storm, Wanganul, via Picton, 4th.

BERTHAGE LIST.

Alexander —Queen's Wharf No. 10. Awahou—Plpltea Wharf. Cambridge—King's Wharf. Canopus—Railway Wharf. Echot<-Queeu's Wharf No. 13. Futurist—Queen's Wharf No. 7. Falrburn —Plpltea Wharf. Gale— Queen's Wharf No. 6. Gael—Queen's Wharf No. 7. Holmglen—Queen's Wharf No. 2. H.M.S. Laburnum—Clyde Quay Wharf. Htmatangl—ln the Stream. Hawera—King's Wharf. Inaha—King's Wharf. Kohl—Queen's Wharf No. 18. Karepo—Railway Wharf. Kaplti—Glasgow Wharf. Katoa—ln the Stream. ' Kapimi—King's Wharf. Kalwarra—ln the Stream. Komat'a—ln the Stream. Middlesex—Glasgow Wharf. Miro—Shelly Bay. Maori—Patent Slip Wharf. Matangi—Queen's Wharf No.' 12. Marama—Queen's Wharf No. 1 South. Omana—ln the Stream. Parera—ln the Stream. Poolta—Patent Slip. Paua—Burnham Wharf. Ryoka Maru—Glasgow Wharf. Taupata—Pipitea Wharf. Tamaftine —Queen's Wharf No. 4. H.M.S. Veronica—Clyde Quay Whan. Wingatul—Pipitea Wharf. Wahlne—Ferry Wharf.

INTERCOLONIAL STEAMERS. I

MONQWAI, left Auckland March 23 for Sydney and Melbourne; due Melbourne tomorrow; leaves Melbourne tomorrow, Sydney Friday for Wellington; due Wellington Monday. (U.S.S. Co.) -■■'■■ WANGANELLA, from Melbourne, left Sydney March 24 for Auckland; arrived Auckland today; leaves Auckland Friday for Sydney; duo Sydney April 4. (Huddart, Parker.)

MARAMA, left Sydney March 24 for Wellington; arrived Wellington today; leaves Wellington Friday for Sydney; due Sydney April 4. (U.S.S. Co.)

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMERS.

AORANGI, leaves Sydney Thursday for Vancouver; due Auckland Monday; leaves April 4; due Suva April 1, Honolulu April 14, Vancouver April 21. (C.A. Line.)

MAKURA, left San Francisco March 15; leaves Barotonga tiiday; due Wellington Monday ; leaves April 4; due Sydney April 8, (U.S.S. Co.)

NIAGARA, leaves Vancouver March 29 for Sydney; due Honolulu April !', Suva April 14, Auckland April 17; leaves April 18; due Sydney April 22. (C.A. Line.)

MONTEREY, from San Francisco: left Los Angeles March 10; duo Sydney Thursday, Melbourne Monday; leaves Melbourne April 4, Sydney April 8, for San Francisco, via ports. (Burns, Philp, and T. and W. Young.)

MAUNGANUI, left Sydney March 16; due Papeete March 29; San Francisco April 9, (U.S.S. Co.) MAEIPOSA, from Melbourne; left Sydney March 11; arrived Los Angeles today; due San Francisco tomorrow; leaves San Francisco April 6, Los Angeles April-7, for Sydney, via ports. (Burns, Pliilp, and T. and W. Young.) LOADING OVERSEAS. BRISBANE MARU, leaves Moji April 1 for Hong Kong, Manila, Australia, Wellington (due May 2) and Auckland. (Federal CoO CANADIAN CONQUEROR, was to leave Haltfax March 24 for Auckland (due about May 2), Wellington (due about May 5), Lyttelton, and Dunedln. (C.N.S.')

CANADIAN CRUISER, leaves Halifax April 4 for Auckland (due about May 14), via Australia. (C.N.S.)

GABRIELLA, loads at Newcastle (April 1) and Sydnoy (April 3), for Wanganul. (U.S.S. Co.)

GOLDEX EAGLE, leaves Los Angeles April 1 for Auckland (due April 27) and Wellington (due May 1). (Burns, Phllp.)

KALINGO, loads Newcastle about March 31. completes at Sydney for New Plymouth, Wellington, Gisborne, and Plcton. (U.S.S. Co.) KIWITEA, loads Adelaide about April 4, completes fit Melbourne and Etobart, for Dunedin, Lyttolton, and Auckland*. (U.S.S. Co.)

NARBADA, leaves Calcutta early in April, completes at Rangoon, Penang, Singapore, and Samarang, for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton. and Dunedin. (TJ;S.S. Co.)

WAINUI, leaves Melbourne April 5 for Bluff (due April 10), Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Wellineton. (U.S.S. Co.) '

WAIKAWA, leaves Los Angeles April 5 for Papeete, Auckland (due May 1), Wellington (due May 5), LytteUon, and Dunedin. (U.S.S. Co.) ;

VESSELS OVERSEAS.

CANADIAN LEADER, left Halifax February 21 for Auckland (duo April 5), Wellington (April 8), Lyttelton. Dunedin »nd Bluff.

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, left New York February 22. Newport News Februarv 43. tnr Auckland (due April 9), Wellington (April 13), Lyttelton. and Dunedin. via Gulf ports (Federal Co.)

GOLDEN COAST, left Los 'Angeles March 5 for Auckland (due March 31) and Wellington (April 4). (Burns. Philp.) horOrata. left Hull March 10. via Cape of-Good Hope, for Auckland (due about April' io). (N.Z.S. Co.)

HUNTINGDON, left London February 12 In ballast for Opua (due March 28). (N.Z.S. Co.)

KIA ORA, left Liverpool February 14 for Auckland (due about April 6), Napier, Wellington. Lyttelton. and Dunedin. (S S and A. Co.)

MAHANA. left London February 11, in Dallas! rln Cape of Good Hope and Sydney; due Bluff March 29. (S.S. aud A. Co.)

SIAHIA, left London In ballast March 22----due New Plymouth April 27. (S.S. and a! Co.)

SIATAROA, lefi Southampton February 24 tor M Uar kch n3o. an( dS.S P. Orand CA! mCo 8): NOKFOLK, left Avonmoutn March 7 In bal(Federal Co™ i!ealaDd : duo abom APrll **■

, il^ l' lelt "'"pool Marco & rot Auckland (due April 11), Wellington (April 18) Lyttelton. Dunedin, and Bluff. (N.Z S Co ) O A KNUDSEN. left San t-edro Ma?cb 5 tor \.elllngton; due March 30. (U S S Co ) via° Tr-,n O fi -' "?' "'"fT <<*ru«» »>n oai.a.t (Federal Co ) "^ dUe ° PUa APtil *•

,°I AM- ' e'» CardlEt February 15 In Dalian via Cape of Good Hope and Sydney; due Auckland about April 10. (N.Z S Co > A.???*/??™?/ le" March 25 for Auckland (due May 1), Wellington (May 5) Line" Dunedlu> and Tin >afu. (C. and a

~,F?R T J HEMANTLE, left London Ifeoruary 23 (or Wellington (due April 2), Lyttelton RANGITATA1 aD. d f,Nelr S°n-, ' C- and D" «»•» ... ~ tjJIAIA, left London March 9 fnr }N eli 1S Bt°Co./ dUe APr" 12> aa< l Auckland'

wmmA^ INEV I6ft Lcndon Marcn « for Suva Welling on (passengers only, due about May 2), Port Chalmers, and Lyttelton (N Z S Cn > h SOMERSET, left London February 15 in iYDNEY 51AKU. leri Moll (Japaai Marcn L M^,v^ nd, (due Apr" s >: and Wellington (April 8), via Australia. (Federal rU> ?i«;issSar

Wanganul, via Gulf of Mexico pons (Federal

KARriGI, from South Australia and Wpl bourne, via Kapler, for Lyttelton Wellington (U Ul.S laCo h) 3o>' KW PlymoUth ' ant> TarSe

NEW ZEALAND, from San Pedro for Lyttel (T Do allCo.f Unedln; le" WelUnßton/;Marcf 2 8 :

PORT DUNEDIN, from London at Tlmarn (C. and D. Line.) ' B1 llmaru-

PORT CUHTIS; from Antwerp, for New Plv wd1 D Line'r1'" 111^ leaT63 lkrCh 0 <^

VACUOLINE, from San Francisco, at Lytfv!o n;coT es March 28 for San Francis^°-

lan^ CT[)H RlAand fro l i n.Il au1c1kt|and 1r d; " AUCk" WAIKpUAITI, from Port Stephens,. Newcastle Sydney, and Port Kembla, for Tiniaru, Lyttelton, and Bluff; at Dunedin; leaves March 2S. (U.S.S. Co.)

VESSELS DISCHARGING

VESSELS LOAUINO

CAMBRIDGE, at Wellington; leaves WelllngGALLIC, at Kapler, leaves March 29 for Gisborne Wellington (April 2); leaves Wellington April 6 for London, via Cape Horn (s>.a. and A. Line.) HUNTINGDON, to call at Opua (March 28) Auckland Gisborne, Napier, Lyttelton, Bluff, and Wellington; due Wellington about April 22; sails about April 25 for London, via Montevideo, Santos, and Rio de Janeiro. 'N.Z.S.

KARAMEA, at Nelson; leaves March 31 for Oamaru, Tlmaru. Wellington (April 7), and Auckland; leaves Auckland April 19 for London, Ayonmouth, Liverpool, and Glasgow, via Cape Horn and Las Palmas. (S.S. and A.

MATAKANA, at Bluff; leaves March 29 for .London, Cardiff, Liverpool, and Glasgow via Cape Horn. (S.S. and A Co) ooMJ DDL*?SEXI at Wellington; leaves March 28 for Wanganul, New Plymouth, Auckland; leaves Auckland April 7 for London, Avonmouth, Liverpool, and Glasgow, via Cape Horn (Federal Co.)

MAMABI, at Timaru; leaves' March 28 for Lyttelton, Port Chalmers, and Wellington (due April 10) ; leaves Wellington April 12 for Halifax, Dunkirk, and London, via Panama Canal (S.S. and A. Co.) MAHANA, to call at Bluff (April 29), New Plymouth, Auckland, and Wellington (April 13) ; leaves April 20 for London, via Cape Horn. JS.S. and A. Co.)

OTAIO, to call at Opua (April 6), Auckland Gisbojne, Napier, and Wellington (April 24) ■ leaves Wellington April 28 for London, Avonmouth, Liverpool, and Glasgow. (Federal Co.) OPAWA. at Auckland, leaves March 28 for Picton, Wellington (April 5), and Port Chalmers; leaves Port Chalmers April 13 for London, Liverpool, and Glasgow, via Cape Horn and Dakar. She will also take, cargo for Manchester. (Federal Co ) PORT CURTIS, to call at New Plymouth (April 5), Wanganul, Napier, and Wellington (April 14) ; leaves Wellington April 20 for London, via Cape Horn. (C. and D. Line ) POUT DUNEDIN, at Tlmaru; leaves March 29 for.Bluff.,.Wellington (April 5-7), Lyttelton, and Port Chalmers; leaves Port Chalmers April lo for London, via Cape Horn. (C and D Line.) '

PORT HARDY, at Napier; leaves March J8 for Auckland; leaves Auckland April 3 for London, via Cape Horn and Montevideo. (C. and D. Line.)

RANGITANE, at Tokomaru Bay; leaves March 29 for Napier, Lyttelton, and Wellington (due about April 6) ; leaves .Wellington about April 13 for London, via Panama. (N.Z.S. Co.) .......

RYOKA MARU, at Wellington, leaves March 28 for Yawata. (Wright, Stephenson). SOMERSET, at Oamaru; leaves March 28 for Bluff, Timaru, Lyttelton. and Wellington (April 8) ; leaves Wellington April 12 for London, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Avonmouth. (Federal Co.) TAINUI, at Lyttelton. leaves March 28 for Wellington (March 29-31), and Aucklandleaves Auckland April 5 for Southampton and London, via Panama and Jamaica. (S.S. and A. Co.)

TEKOA, at Port Chalmers; leaves March 29 for London, Avonmouth, Liverpool, and Glasgow, via Montevideo and Dakar. (Federal

WAIKOUAITI, at Dunedln; leaves March 28 for Timaru, Lyttelton, Bluff; leaves Bluff about April G for Sydney and Newcastle. (U S S Co.)

ISLAND SERVICES.

■ KARETU, left Sydney March 10 for Fiji and Auckland; left Fiji on Thursday: arrived Auckland today. (U.S.S. Co.)

POMARE. left Wellington today for Niue' tuft Apia; due back from Apia on April 18, and sails on April 24 for Niue. (G>B. and H.) ■

WAIPAHI, left Auckland March 18 for Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. She Is due at Fiji on March 31, and at Auckland on April 5. (U.S.S. Co.)

TEES, left Lyttelton yesterday for Waitansl; due back at Lyttelton on Monday/ and sails the same day for the Chatham Islands. (G.B. and H.)

WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE.

The following vessels are expected to lie within range of the undermentioned wireless stations tonight:—

Auckland.—City of Cambridge, Golden Coast, Huntingdon, Matal, Mataroa, Monterey, Oilreliance, Opawa, Victoria, Walhemo, Waipahl. Chatham Islands.—Nil.

Wellington.—Akaroa, Gallic, Glcnmoor, Marlposa, Maul Pomare, Middlesex, New Zealand, Port Fremantle, Port Gisborne, Port Hardy, Rangatira, Bangitane,- Rangltata, BangltiM, Eotorua, Tainui, Tamahine, Wahlne.

Awarua.—Canadian Constructor, Kalingo, Mahana, Makura, Mamari, Maunganui, Somerset, Walfcoualti, Wainul.

PERSONAL.

Capain A. H. Howie, who has been on holidays at Dunedin, has rejoined the Wainui, and Captain Dalgliesh is taking his holidays at Dunedin.

Captain W. W. Fish, who has been on holiday in the East Coast, is standing by at Wellington. '

Mr. C. Sharpe has joined the Rangatira as chief officer, relieving Mr. N. M. Bonettl .for holidays.

Mr. C. Burgess has joined the Wahine as chief officer, relieving Mr. T. S. MacNicol for further orders.

Captain Ma'iin Is at present in command of the Alexander. Captain McMillan commands the Kaitoa, and Captain Pearson the Orepukl.

HIGHLAND WARRIOR LEAVES MONTEVIDEO.

The Highland Warrior, which left Wellington on March 5 for London, via Montevideo and Tenoriffe, sailed from Montevideo on" Sunday evening. ~

PORT HUNTER LEAVES LIVERPOOL.

The Port Hunter left Liverpool on Saturday for New Zealand ports. She is due at Auckland on May. 1, and at Wellington on May 5.

OTAIO REPORTS.

The Otaio, en route from Glasgow in ballast, has reported by wireless that she expect^ to arrive at Opua at 8 a.m. on April 6. She is to load in New Zealand for England.

RANGITATA LEAVES PANAMA.

The Rangitata, dn route from London, sailed from Panama on March 23. She Is due at Wellington on April 12.

CUMBERLAND AT LONDON.

The Cumberland, which left Port Chalmers on February 16, arrived at London on Sunday.

CORNWALL LEAVES MONTEVIDEO.

The Cornwall, which left Bluff on March 8 for London, via Cape Horn, sailed frcn Montevideo on Sunday.

NORFOLK LEAVES CARACAS BAY.

The Norfolk, en route from Avonmouth In ballast, left Caracas Bay on Friday morning. She is due at Lyttelton about April 22

SURREY AT LONDON

They. Surrey, which left Auckland on February 11 for London and West Coast ports of the United Kingdom, arrived, at London on Friday.

KENT LEAVES MONTEVIDEO.

The Kent, which left Wellington on. March <1 for London and West Co/st ports of the United Kingdom, via Montevideo and Las Palmas, left Montevideo on Friday.

MARAMA'S TRANSHIPMENTS.

The Marama, which arrived at Wellington this morning from ■ Sydney,' brought overseas transhipments from the following vessels:— Craigend, Cardross, Kitano Jiaru, Tanda, Sydney Maru, Goulburn, Orungal, Katoomba, Ballarat, Viminale, Ormiston, Orsova, Jlarella, Mooltan. and Zealandla. _

MARAMA'S PASSENGERS.

Fine weather was experienced by the Union Steam Ship Company's steamer Marama on the voyage from Sydney, the only slight buffeting she received being when she ran into the southerly last evening. She arrived at Wellington at 7.5 a.m. today and berthed at No. 1 South, Queen's Wharf.

The Marama brought the following saloon class passengers:—

Messrs. L. P. Anderson, 1. C. Ballantlne, A. C. Cameron, J. L. Cartwrlght, S. W. Caywood, Rev. Coquereau, Dr. T. T. Donnellan, F. F. Ferguson, W. A. Gardiner, W. Godley, T. G. Haekshaw, G. E. Hunt-Davis, R. Job, J. Little, J. E. Moore, W. C. Nixon, W. D. Thompson. J. Wardhaugh, H. A. Watson, S. C. Weetman, W. A. Williams.

Mesdames L. F. Anderson, E. M. Booth, F. Cameron, M. Donnellan, G. H. Gardiner, S. E. Haekshaw, E. D. Job, M. Little, Lady L. May. J. C. Meikleham, F. E. Slatter, M. -.C. Williams.

Misses E. A. Cartwright, E. Mead, P. Y. Meikleham, K. M. Slatter.

Messrs. A. Bassett, E. V. Brewerton, E. Churchill, P. Handfleld, W. S. Hillhouse, S. G. Nicol, E. H. Payne, E. S. Payne, T. H. Sidebottom, G. E. Trewin. G. E. Trewin, jnr., B. J. Trewin. F. C. Walkley, J. P. Walsh.

Mesdames B. Brewerton and two children, M. Collins, B. D. Edmonds and two children, A. Mears. J. M. McChesney, E. Wilson, J. Parker, JI. E. Trewin, A. P. Walkley, and two Chinese women.

Misses C. M. Barnes, N. Egan, .M. Trim, M. Warren.-

BY TELEGRAPH.

AUCKLAND, March 27. Sailed.—Monterey (5.15 p.m.), for Sydney. To Sail.—Kanna (11 p.m.), for Greymouth. PICTON, March 27. Arrived.—Tamahine (6 p.m.), from Wellington.

LYTTELTON, March 27. Sailed.—Tees (3.30 p.m.), for Chatham Islands; Foxton, to sail, for Foxton.

' • DUNEDIN, March 27. Arrived.—John (7.30 p.m.), from Port Waikato.

Sailed.—Port Whangarei (9.10 p.m.), for Whangarel; Calm (7.30 p.m.), for Wanganul. TARAKOHE, March 28. Arrived.—Titokl (6.30 a.m.), from Welling ton

LTTTELTOX, March 28. Arrived.—Rangatira (6.55 a.m.), from Wei lington.

NELSON, M^arch 2S. Arrived.—Kaitoa (5.15 a.m.), Arahura (6.10 a.m.), from Wellington.

METEOROLOGICAL

WELLINGTON'S WEATHER

MOON FOR MARCH.

first quarter. 4th day, 9.53 p.m. Full moon 12th day, 2.16 p.m. Last quarter, 19th day. 5.30 a.m. New moon. 26tb day. 250 om. (Standard time.).

TUESDAY. MARCH 28. 1933.

The Sun.—Rose today, 6.1 a.m.; sets, 551 p.m. Rises tomorrow, 6.2 a.m.; sets, 5.50 p m Bright ■ Sunshine.—Yesterday: Morning, 4hr 30mln; afternoon, 3hr 48min. Total, Bhr 18min Temperature In Shade.—Maximum, 72 6degminimum, 50.0deg; mean, 61.6deg. Rainfall.—Total for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. today, nil; total to date during the month, . 2.10in.

Wind.—Telocity of the wind for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. today, 10.9 m.p.h. Barometer.—Testerday, 9 a.m., 29.59in. Tod;.y, 9 a.m., 30.18in; noon, 30.23in.

SYNOPSIS OF LAST 24 HOURS.

Yesterday's depression passed away eastwards last night and an Intense anticyclone is now moving on to the Dominion. Changeable weather has been experienced with scattered showers, more especially in the South Island, and the southerly change which set in last night has brought an appreciable drop in temperatures. The southerly has been strong and squally at places along the east coast, but elsewhere mainly light to moderate in force, and by this morning conditions had considerably improved in districts with a westerly aspect.

TODAY'S WEATHER.

Weather. —B, blue sky; BC, blue sky and detached clouds; C, cloudy; O, overcast; G, gloomy, dull; U, ugly, threatening; R, continuous rain; S, snow; D, drizzle; P, passing showers; H, hail; Q, squally; L, lightning; T. thunder; F, fog; M, mist; Z, haze.

Beaufort scale of Wind Force with Equivalent velocities at 16ft above Ground. —O, calm, 0-1 m.p.h.; 1, light air, 2-3; 2, slight breeze, 4-7; 3, gentle breeze, 8-11; 4, moderate breeze, 12-16; 5, fresh breeze. 17-21; 6, strong breeze, 22-27; 7, high wind, 28-33; 8, gale, 34-40; 9, strong gale, 41-48; 10 whole gale, 49-56; 11, storm, 57-65; 12] hurricane.

FORECAST.

Winds. —South to south-east winds about and north of Cook Strait; elsewhere south to southwest; moderate to strong generally and in places reaching gale force. Barometer. —Rising slowly.

Seas. —Moderate south of Farewell Spit; elsewhere rather rough to rough.

Tides.—Modrato on the east coast; poor on the west coast.

Weather.—Mainly fair to fine and cool; some showers in northern and north-eastern districts of the North Island and at scattered places elsewhere on the east coast.

Station. Wind. Pres. Temp. Weather. C. Maria V.D. SSE 5 30.05 Russell SE 2 30.12 Hokianga Heads S 3 30.13 Kaipara Sig. Stn. S 5 30.10 Manukau Heads E 2 30.13 Auckland .... SSE 2 30.11 Tlrltirl SE 4 . Kawhia El Tauranga SE 2 30.17 Opotiki SE 4 30.15 iTaupo ' S 4 . [East Capq .... SW 5 30.12 [Gisborne S 5 30.20 [Napier SI 30.22 Castlepoint S 5 30.20 Cape Palllscr SW 4 . New Plymouth Calm 30.13 Cape Egmont ...S3 30.16 Patea Calm 30.18 Wanganui El 30.20 Foxton KE 1 — Wellington S3 30.18 Cape Campbell .. S 4 30.22 Farewell Spit . SE 1 30.16 Westport ...... Calm 30.21 Greymouth E 4 30.0T Arthur's Pass SW 2 Kaikoura S3 30.20 Christchurch ... S3 30.23 Akaroa Light . SW 8 30.21 Timaru Calm 30.23 Oamaru S 4 30.20 Dunedin SW 5 30,16 Alexandra E 1 Queenstown. ... SW 2 30.20 Nuggets S 5 30.16 Bluff W 2 30.24 Puysegur Point . S 3 30.33 64 BC 66 B 66 BC 65 BCZ ro b 62 B 63 B 68 B 63 B 61 B 52 B 61 BC 62 C 64' B 57 O 60 BC 59 B 53 B 64 B 62 B 56 B '57 OZ 5S BC 61 BC 54 O 52 BC 41 BC 55 BC 53 B 53 C 50 B 52 BC 52. BC 48 B 47 B 47 BCP 50 0 50 O