SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 72, 18 December 1907, Page 10

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF TUB MOON. DECEMBER. Day. Hr.m. New Moon s . '9.52 p.m. First Quarter ... 12 I.IG p.m. Full Moon ... ... ... 20 5.25 a.m. Last Quarter 28 .10.10 a.m. HIGH WATER. To-day, 3.6 a.m.; 3.J0 p.m. 10-moriw, 3.57 a.m.; 1.30 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 1.12 a.m.; sets,-7.21 p.m. ARRIVALS. ' TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17. ROTOMAIIANA, s.s. (7.i0 a.m.), 1777 tons, Collins, from L.vttelton. Passengers: Saloon — Misses Shrimpton, Prntt, Collins, Talbot, Joachim, Wiraferis, Mesdames Corrigan, Connor, .Toaeliim, Roiviiston and child, Moore, Captain Richardson, Messrs. Joachim, Booth, Little, Williams, Cummins,' Blair, Trcrisc, Hinnon, Collins, Hogg, Peters, Ryan, Murray, Hardy, Bradshau - , Morris, Moore; 3 steerage. ■ MONOWAI, s.s. (7.50 a.m.), 3433 tons, M'Donalil, from Dunedin and Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Hood. Leyden, Collinson, Bridges, Doherty, Cook (2), Kenny,. Cottroll, Newman, Bayley, Piper, Matthews, Carr, Saxon, Trwin, Cleary, Dennehv, Lieut. Shackleton, Messrs. M'Loish, Munganl, Gillespie, Boed, Herbert, Kernahan, Hood. Williams, Dorrington, Bartrum, Curran, Reeves. Scales, Overton, Whiteside, Sale, King, M'Cormick, Aynsley, Cntts, Scales, Pilkington, Hcrcus, Rooney, Hutchison, Watson, Clelland, Watson, Belton, Atkinson, Masters Goodsey, Durrand; 35 steerage. KIRIPAKA, s.s. (7:55 a.m.), 133 tons, Dixon, from Paten. ' CORINNA, s.s. (8.55 a.m.), 1271 tons, Cameron, from Onelnmga and New Plymouth. I WAIKARE," s.s. (9.25 a.m.), 3071 tons, Newton, from Auckland, Gisborno, and Napier. Passengers: Saloon—Misses White, Gibbs, Dalziell, Alfwood, Donnelly, Mesdames May (2), Muir, Gray, Buckeridge, Moss, Hay, Brady, Carcy-llill, Hallow, Bishop Neligan and party, Messrs. Robertson, Koeney, Carter,' Corrigan, Gardiner, Hallow; 4 steerage. MANA, s.s. (9.25 a.m.), 132 tonß, Corby, from Patea. . WAVERtEY, s.s.. (10.45 a.m.), 157 tons, Wildman, from Nelson. TASMAN, s'.s. (10 a.m.), 179 tons, Cox, from Nelson and Motueka. DELPHIC, s.s: (12.10 p.m.), 8273 tons, Breen, from Liverpool and Australian ports. KITTAWA, s.s. (1.50 p.m.), 1247 tons, Brophy, from Grevmouth. PENGUIN, s.s. (5.30 p.m.), 824 tons, Hunter, from Nelson and' Picton. Passengers: Saloon —Misses Morton, Spu, Haves, Day, Christie, Haytor, Judson, Eyes, ' Mesdames Morton, Hewitt and child, Hamblett, Hutchins, Uverctt, Tnrner and 2 children, Adjutant Cook, Captain Ewing, Justice Cooper, Rev. Gray, Messrs: Lightband, Philan, Brown, Hudson, Gower, Duncan, Lampp, Hewitt, Forrest, Cooper, Bennett, Dais, Perrin, Manwell, Maloncy, Thompson, : Creswell (2), Wilding, Yieklers, Wright, Turner, Do Silva, Sinclair (2), Kendall, Stiulholme, Rogers, Wridge, Fuse. Foster, Boyce, Webb, M'lntosli, M'Nab, namblctt. Collet, Kori\ Croll, Atkinson, A. Cooper,' Trcgar, Dundon, Greig, Davidson, Havey, M'Donald, Duncan, M'Callnm, Stewart, teckpr, M'Gillerty, ■Everett (3),-Allan, Turner, Clouston,' M'Quire; 9 steerage. -BLDNHErM, s.s. (10.5 p.m.), 120 tons, Watson, from Blenheim. Passengers—Mrs. Rouso nnd 2 children, Messrs. Wanden, Mowat, Best, " " I •• ~ 7 " . DEPARTURES. . : TUESDAY, DECEMBER '17. .... ! TORGAUTEN, s.s. (12.15 p.m.),' : 2G7 tons, Waddilove, for Hokianga. lIINEMOA, s.s. (10.30 a.m.), 542 tons, Bollons, for Northern lighthouses and Kermadcc Islands. ALICE (10.15 a.m.), 11S tons, Shooder, for Maiden Island. MAI'OURIKA, s.s. (12.55 p.m.), 1203 tons, Kennedy, for Picton, Nelson, and West Coast. - JIUIA, s.s. (1.10 p.m.), 127 tons, *Do\rell, for Wanganui. AORERE,"s.'s.' "(1;15 p.m.), 77 tons, Fisk, for Patea. KAPITI, s.s. (2.15 p.m.), 242 tons, Shaw, for Patea. • TASMAN, s.s. (3.20 p.m.), 179 tons, Cox, for 'Nelson. MOTJRA, s.s. (4.30 p.m.),\ 2027 tons, Lindsay, for Westport. OP AW A, s.s. (7.10 p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, for Blenheim. WAVERLEY, s.s. (8.20 p.m.), 157 tons, Wildman, for Nelson and West Coast. ROTOIfiVIIANA, s.s. (8.50 p.m.), 1777 tons, Collins, for Lyttelton. Passengers: SaloonMisses Nelson, Norton, Mrs. Ross, Messrs. Cothell, Bain, Hobbs, Hawlcy, Shaw, Ross, Collins, Studholm, Price. ROB ROY,' s.s. (9.50 p.m.), 95 tons, North, for Picton. s v WAIKARE, s.s. (10.5 p.m.), 3071 tons, Newton,, for Lyttelton and Dunedin. ' PassengersSaloon: For Lyttelton—Miss Taylor, Mesdames Hancock, Carah, Hancock, Mr. Johnston. For Dunedin—Messrs. Turnbull and Chambers. MONOWAI, s.s. (10.5 p.m.), 3433 tons, M'Donald, for Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland. Passengers—Saloon: For Gisborne—Miss Lr.aho, Messrs. Jlayne, Lowe, Cooper. For Auckland—Misses Taylor, M'Konzip, Mesdames Kevrc, Hamerson, Wyatt. Cowic, Vj'ko, Messrs. Cowie, S. Gilmer. PENGUIN, s.s. (midnight), 824 tons, Hunter, for Picton. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Petone, Greymouth, December 18. ICotuku, Greymouth, December 18. Putiki, Wanganui, December 18. , Arahura, Westj Const, Nolson, December 18. Alaori, Lyttelton, December 18. AVarrimoo, Sydney, December 18. Stormbird, Wanganui, December-18. Kahu, East Coast, December 18. Blenheim, Blenheim, December 18. Manaroa, Motueka, December '18. Whakataiie, Wanganui, December 18. Queen of the South, Foxton, December 18. Opawa, Blenheim, December 18. Mokoia, Southern ports, December'l9. Wakatu, Kaikoura, December 19. Rotoiti, New Plymouth and Onehunga, December 19. ! Rotomahana, Lyttelton, December 19. . Huia, AVanganui, December 19. Charles Edward, Foxton, December 19. Penguin, Picton and Nelson, December 19. Alexander, West Coast, December 20. Moeraki, Molbourne, via South, December 20. Victoria; Sydney, via Auckland, December2o. Rob B.oy, Picton, December 20. Den' of Ruthven, Sydney, December 22. Paparoa, London, via way ports, December 22. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Waihi, Blenheim, December 18. Victoria, Lyttelton and Dunedin, December 18. Kaituna, Lyttelton, December 18. Star of Japan, Napier, December 18. Mana, Patea, December 18. Manaroa, Havelock, December 18. Queen of the South, Foxton, December 18. Blenheim, Blenheim. December 18. Kahu, Napier and East Coast, December 18. Stormbird, Wanganui, December 18. Corinna, Southern Ports, December 18. Pateona, Picton and Nelson, December 18. Ennerdale, Lvttelton nnd Bluff, December 18. Wakatu, Kaikoura, December 19. Tongariro, London, via way ports, December 19. Warrimoo, Melbourne, via Sonthern ports, December 19.' Mokoia, Sydney, via Northern ports, December 19. Rotoiti, Nelson, New Plymouth, Onehunga, December 19. Charles Edward, Nelson and West Coast, December 19. Aorere, Patea, December 19. Opawa, Blenheim, December 19. , Huia, Wanganui, December 19. Rotomahana, Lyttelton, December 19. Moeraki, Sydney ilircct,. December 20. To Ahau, Picton and Nelson, December 20. Rob Roy, Picton and Sounds, December 21. Penguin, Nelson and Picton, December 21. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOERAKI, - s.s., loft Melbourno, December II for Wellington, via Hobart nnd southorn pcits Duo Wellington December 20. Leaves for Sydnoj direct same day. Duo Sydnoy December 24. VICTORIA, s.s., loft Sydney, December 11, for Wellington, via Auckland, Gisborno, an a' Napier. Duo Auckland Dccomber 15, Wellington December 20. Leaves for southern ports same day. MARAMA, s.s., leaves Melbourne, December 18, for Wellington, via Hobart nnd southern ports. Duo Wellington December 27. Leaves for Sydnoy direct name day. Duo Sydney Do. comber 31.

WARRIMOO, s.s., left Sydney, December 14, for Wellington direct. Due Wellington December IS. Leaves for Melbourne, via southern ports and Hobart, December 19. Duo Melbourne December 2S. MOKOIA, s.s., left Dunedin, December 17, for Sydney, via Lyttelton, Wellington, and Northern ports. Arrives at and departs from Wellington. December 19. Leaves Auckland, December 23. Duo Sydney, December 27. MANUKA, s.s., leaves Sydney, December 18, for Wellington, via Auckland. Gisborne,- and Napier. Due Auckland, December 22, Wellington, December 27. Loaves for Lyttelton and Dunedin same day. MAIIENO t.s., leaves Melbourne, December Wellington, via Hobart and Southern ports. Due Wellington, December 27. Leaves "v ellington same day' for Svdney direct. Due Sydney, December 31. s - s -> leaves Sydney, December -0, for Wellington direct. Due Wellington, December 24. Leaves Wellington, December 24, tor Melbourne, via Southern ports and Hobart. Due Melbourne, January 4. ■ ZEALAND!A, s.s., leaves Sydney, December T?t' u- r . ellington, via Northern ports. Duo Wellington, January 3. Leaves for Southern ports same day. TALUNE, s.s, leaves Sydney, December 18, for Wellington direct. Duo Wellington December 22. OVERSEA SHIPPINC. . STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. From lontlon.' INDRADEVI (due Wellington about Docanbcr 27), sailed on October 11, via Melbourne Sydney, Auckland, and Napier. (Tysor Lino,' agents.) PAPAROA (due Wellington about December 22), sailed on November 2, from Plymouth November i, via Capetown and Hobart. (N.Z.S. Co., agents.) KAIPARA (due Wellington about December 31), sailed on November 2, via Auckland. (N.Z.S.. Co., agents.) ATHENIC (duo Wellington about December 31), sailed on November 14), Plymouth November IG, via Capetown and Hobart. (Shaw, Savill, agents.) PAPANUI (due Wellington about Jinuary 21), sailed on November 28, Plymouth Noveriiber 30, via Capetown and Hobart. (N.Z.S. Co., agents.) NBR.EHANA (duo' Wellington about February 12), sailed on December 3, via Australian ports, Auckland and Napier. (Tyser Line, agents.j STAR OF AUSTRALIA (duo Wellington about January IS), sailed on November G, via Australia, Auckland, and Napier. (Tyser Line, agents.) ' CORINTIIIC (due Wellington about January 29), sailed on December 13, Plymouth December 15, via Capetown and Hobart. (Shaw, Savill, agents.) From Liverpool. FIFBSHIRE (dno Wellington about December 20). sailed on October 19, via Sydney and Anckland. (i'.H.S. Line, amits.) RIPPINGHAM GRANGE (duo Wellington about January 6), sailed on November 23, via Auckland. (F.H.S. Lino, agents.) From New York. EIA ASTON (duo about December 27), sailed Octobor 22, via Dunedin and Lyttelton. (N.Z.S. Co., h&cnts.) HAWICE'S BAY (dun Wellington LDout January 6), sailed on October 26, via Australia and AucUand. (Tyser Line, agents.) • LORD SEI'TON (due Wellington about Feb-ruary-1G). Sailed on November 28, via Australian port 6 and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, agents.')NEW ORLEANS (duo Wellington' about February Bj. Sailed on December 10, for Auclc??,„4i rec '" (A- alM l A- Lino, agents.) INDRALEMA (duo Wellington about February 19). Sailed on December 8, via Australia and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) .... SAILING VESSELS ,TO,ARRIVE. GENT, Italian barque, sailed frpm,Marseilles September 4, via Bluff. (Buscoo- and Co., agents.) INYBRMAY, barqtio, sailed from Liverpool November 19, via Dunedin. LOCII GARVE, ship, sailed from Melbourne December 14. ■' (G. 11. Scales, agent.) BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. Tuesday, December 17. HOBART. Arrived.—Paparoa, from London. SYDNEY. Arrived.—'Wiimncra (10 a.m.), from Wellington. T COASTAL. Tuesday, December 17. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Fifeshire (11.30 p.m.), from Sydney. Arrived.—Crown of Galicia, from Honolulu". Sailed.—Victoria, for Southern ports. Passengers for 'Wellington—Misses Do Rcnzy, Lipstone, Mesdames De Ronzy, Murdoch, Ballin, Ilolstoii, Messrs. Looker, Brace, Chitty, Revs. Fathers Sullivan and M'Cormach, 'Masters Kelly (2), Dcrry, Murdoch. ONEHUNGA. . Sailed.—Barawa, for New Plymouth. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Booth, " Nolan, Crawford, Paterson, Russell, Rundle, Guinness, Rundle, Lyall, Mesdames Davies, Fuller, Guinness, Denniston, lieece, Nathan, Mavhew, Long, Hon. A. R. Guinness, Rev. Welsh,Messrs. Fisher, Allen, Choeseman, Long, Curie, Anderson, Reynolds, Fuller, Brendigan, Clayton (2), Masters Fisher and Stone. ' NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived.—Rotoiti (7.25 a.m.), from Oneliunga (did not connect with express). ■ Arrived.—Takapuna (8 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Rotoiti (G. 20 p.m.), for Wellington. Sailed.—Takapuna (9.15 p.m.), for Oneliunga. WANGANUI. t> Arrived— Stormbird (9.45 a.m.), from Wellington.; 'lo sail.—Whakatanc (9 p.m.), for Wellington. ' Sailed.—Putiki (7.55 p.m.), for Wellington. ' FOXTON. • Arrived.—Queen of the South (8.30 a.m.), from Wellington. I Sailed.—Queen of the. South (7.50 p.m.), for Wellington. . , BLENHEIM. Arrived.—Blenheim (6.30 a.m.), from Wellington. PICTON. Arrived.—Mapourika (5.20 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Mapourika (6.20 p.m.), for Nelson and West Coast." . NELSON. Arrived.—Pateena (3.5 p.m.), from Wellington. Arrived.—Ripple (4.45 p.m.), from Picton. Sailed. —Pateena (7.10 p.m.), for Wellington. MOTUEKA. Arrivad.—Manaroa (8.30 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Manaroa (6 p.m.), for Wellington. GREYMOUTH. Arrived.—Rosamond (7.25 a.m.), and Pukaki (8.30 a.m.) v from Wellington. Sailed.—Kotuku (8.30 a.m.), for Wellington. AKAROA. Sailed.—lLM.S. Pioneer (9 a.m.), for Timaru. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Maori (6.45 a.m.), from Wellington. Arrived.—Turakina (10.45 a.m.), from Wellington. TIMARU. Arrived.—lLM.S. Pioneer (5 p.m.), from Akaroa. DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Mooraki, from Melbourne. .Sailed.—lrene, barque, for Greymoutli. Sailed.—Cornwall, for Lyttelton. Sailed.—Mokoia, for Syd'noy, via Auckland. Passengers: For Lyttolton-Miss Ifempthorno, Mesdames Styche, Cuthbertson, Messrs. Chapman, Cruickshanks, Ttoid, Blakey, Wood, Cuthbertson. For Wellington—Misses M'Crorio, Grcig, M'F.irlaue (2), Paget (2), Roberts, Mesdames Paget, Clark, Messrs. Thomas, Paget, Clark, Mnstor Clark. For Napier-Miss Russell. lor Gisborne—Messrs. Bashings, Arthur, I'or Auckland-Misses Ford, Johnson, M'Lcod, Wright, ITnnau, Rollerson, BlaUiwaitc, James 2), Limning, Dare, Kip* Kempt.honic, Parker (2), Pnslcy, Pell, Mesclamcs M'Crorio, Wohlbwvy ami 2 children, .Tamos, Officer, Pnsloy Baillic, Matthews, Wren, OMhain, Messrs Little, Rcgsmith, Blatlnvaite. Pnsloy, Baillic, , JYestbury, James (3), Kempthorne, Mntthows, Durie, Ash, Anderson, Wren, Branson, Jen-1 kinson, OMham, Dr. Aiukin, Master Liggins. ' For Sydney—Mr. P. Greig. 15 steerage. THE MATATUA. The Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's steamer Matatua. tat present engaged in die* charging at Wellington, is expected to leave for the Bluff about th& the woek.

tug den or kelly. • According to advice received from Sydney, the Den of Kelly lias been chartered to load at New York, for New Zealand direct, under the auspices of the A. and A. Line. She is expected to sail in January. THE STRATIIAYON. According lo the "Now Zealand Herald," the steamer Strnthavon has been chartered by the A. and A. Line to load at New York, for New Zealand direct. She is expected to sail early iu January. THE ALLEY LINE. Messrs. Johnston and Co., Ltd., have received advice from Sydney that the Den of Rut liven was to leave for Wellington yesterday. She is due here on Sunday, and will probably leave for Auckland the following day. PAPAROA AT HOBART. The New Zealaud Shipping Company's steamer J'aparoa, from London, via Capetown, arrived at Hobart early yesterday morning. She brings a large number of passengers for the Dominion, and is due at Wellington on Sunday. THE CORINTHIC LEAVES PLYMOUTH. The local agents of the Shaw, Savill, arid Albion Company have received cabled advice that the Corinthic left Plymouth on Sunday afternoon, for Wellington. Calls will' be macl'o at Capetown about January 5, and Ilobart, January St, she being due at Wellington about January 29. ARRIVAL OF THE DELPHIC. The Shaw, Savill, and .Albion Company's steamer Delphic, from Liverpool, via .Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Newcastle, arrived about noon yesterday. She replenished bunkers at the latter port, and sailed on Thursday, for Wellington. The vessel experienced fine weather in crossing tho Tasman Sea, but was forced to drop anchor in the Straits yesterday on account of the fog. After completing discharge of some 700 tons of cargo at 'Wellington, the Delphic proceeds to Port Chalmers, probably next Saturday. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE. In view of the danger arising from fire onshipboard, the Shaw, Savill Company hits issued (says the "Otago Daily Times") the following notice to all cargo workers employed on the Company's vessels: —"As' a preventive measure against fire, you are each and all hereby ordered not to enter or work cargo in any of the Company's steamers' holds without first .handing over to the liatchman all matches you may have, on or about your persons, on each occasion of going to work in any hold. By order of A. M'Dougnll, Marine Superintendent." Notice boards, similarly worded, are to be hoisted at each gangway. ' EXPORTS BY THE NIWARU. Tho Tysor Line steamer, which left WellingtoiOon Sunday, for London, took the following oxportsFrom Wellington—-2100 bales wool, 396 bales flax, 1-92 casks tallow, 30 casks pelts, 50i cases meats, 5100 legs mutton, 11,195 carcases mutton, 8108 carcases lamb. From Auckland— 509 cases kauri gum, GIB bales hemp, 128 dumps tow, 22 bales pelts, G7 casks tallow,, prom Crisborne—2oß2 bales wool, 4777 carcases mutton, 476 carcases lamb, 2274 quarters beef, 1-13 casks tallow, 31. bales pelts. ■ From Napjor— 7047 bales wool. 8670 carcases mutton, 10,103 carcases lamb, 1592 quarters beef, 123 casks tallow, 28 dumps sheepskins.From Greymoutli— 30 bales wool, 13 casks tallow, G bales pelts. From llokitika—lo pipes tallow. From Sydney —21,072 bars lead. ■ , Mr. E. F, M'Kny joined the Waipori lit Lyttelton. as third engineer, . vico Mi\ W. Your. 1 - " ' r ' *■' ' . The Shaw, Savill steamer "Waiwera is expected to arrive at Wellington, from Picton to-morrow. , : | The two scows, Rangi and - Echo;" were timed' to sail from Karamea yesterday, with timber Cargoes for Wellington. The barque Aldebaran, from Newcastle, arrived at Auckland on Friday, after an uneventful passage across the Tasman Sea. It is reported that tho three-masted schooner Eunice left Westport on Sunday, for Oneliunga, to load timber for Wellington. The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Tongniiro is expected to sail for London, via ITonte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth, nt 1 p.m. to-morrpw. The Union Company's steamer Ilnuroto left Westport at 8 a.m. yesterday, for Auckland. Tho Ivomata is-timed to saii .from Westport at 9 p.m. to-day, for Melbourne. The Slinw, Savill steamer Kumnrn is due at Port Chalmers on December 23, from London direct.. She lias about 4000 tons of cargo for Dunedin, and 1000 tons for Lyttelton., Tho late master of the Countess of Errol, Captain Rodd, sailed as chief mate with the schooner Alice yesterday morning, for Maiden Island. It was expected that the scow Haeyc, whicli went ashore at Karamea recently, wou.ld_.be. floated oil' at high water yesterday. The posi-' tion of tho Macro had considerably improved on Monday night. There has been a large quantity, of timber landed at the- Tarnnaki Street Wharf this week. The Kamona, from lluoii River, Tasmania, . put out 210,000 ft., and tho Kaituna, from Grevmouth, has a further shipment of 380,000 ft. to land. •METEOROLOGICAL. * . : ', WEATHER AT 5 P.M. Mnnukau Heads.—S.W., breeze; barometer, 30.26; thermometer, 09. Fine; bar smooth. New Plymouth.—S.W., light;, barometer, 30.19; thermometer, G9. r Overcast; sea smooth. Castlopoint.—N.W., breeze; barometer, 30.10; thermometer, 82. Fine; sea moderate. Wellington.—North, breeze; barometer, 30.08; thermometer, 70. Cloudy. Westport.—West, breeze; barometer, 30.19; thermometer, 68. Overcast; sea slight swell. Kaikoura.—N.E., light; barometer, 29.08; thermometer, 79. Fine:, sea smooth. Bluff.—West, light; barometer, 29.93; thermometer, 06. • Showery. ■ FORECAST TO 5 P.M. DECEMBER 18. Strong winds to .gale from northward are to be expected southwards of Napier and .New Plymouth; moderate to strong westerly \Vinds generally from theiice northward. Rain. Is probable at places south of Westport arid Lyttelton. ■ . • , • B; A.- EDWIN. . December 18, 1907. ~i ~~ ' MAIL-NOTICES. Subject to necessary alterations, mails will close at tho Chief Post Office as under: —' " THIS DAY. ' ■' New Plymouth and Auckland, per Manawatu train, 6.30 a.m. Havoloclc and Sounds, per Manaroa, 2.20 p.m: Blenheim and Picton, per Blenheim, G plm. Blenheim and Picton, per Waihi, 7.45 p.m. Parcel mail for United Kingdom, per Tongalriro, 5 p.m. ■ - Picton, Blenheim, and Nelson, per Pateena, 11.50 a.m. Southern offices of New Zealand, per Maori, G p.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19. . ■ Picton, Blenheim,' and Nelson, por Rotoiiii, 11.50 a.m. . Kaikotora, per Wakatu, 3.20 p.m. . . . Napier, Gisborne, Auckland, and Australian States (due Sydney, December 27), per Mokoia, 4.20 p.m. Southern offices of New Zealand, als6 Aus r tralian States (duo Melbourne, Dccembcr 23)', per Warrimoo., 4.20 p.m. Nelson, por Penguin, 5 p.m... Southern offices of New Zealand, per Rotomaliana, G p.m. United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, via Monto Video' and Tcneritfo (due London, January 31), per Tongariro, 9 a.m. (For specially addressed correspondence only.) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20. Ceylon, India, China, Straits Settlements, South Africa, also Continent of Europe, and United Kingdom, via Brindisi (dno London, January 25), pev Mooraki, 2 p.m. Australian Stales (duo Sydney, December Zi), por Mocraki, 3 p.m. _ Southern offices of, New Zealand, also Australian States, to connect with Warrimoo at Bluff, per Maori, G p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21. New Plymouth and Auckland, also Australian States, to connect with Mokoia at Auckland, per Manawatu train, 0.30 a.m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. New Plymouth and Auckland, .also Fiji, Canada, United States, Continent of Europe, and United Kingdom (due London, January 20), per Hauroto, from Auckland, to connect with MioiVcra at Fiji, per Manawatu train, 6.30 a.m. J. A. HUTTON, \ Chief Postmaiter. December -18, 1007.