SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 477, 8 April 1909, Page 10

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF THE MOON. APRIL. Dny. Hr. m. Full moon 6 7 58 a.m. Last Quarter 14 2 0 a.m. New moon 20 4 21 p.m. First quarter 27 8 6 p.m. HIGn WATER. To-day, 6.32 a.m.; 6.44 p.m. To-morrow, 7.17 a.m.; 7.28 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 6.11 a.m.; sots, 5.33 p.m. ARRIVALS. WEDNESDAY, APKIL 7. WAIHI, s.s. (12.30 a.m.), 92 tons, Carey, from Blenheim. I'ATEENA, s.s. (12.55 a.m.), 12)2 tons, Stewart, from Nelson. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Winter, Tonks, Fisher, Brov.n, Itoailley, Bell, Hart, Stringer, Malcolm, Higgins, Fasley, Paynter (2), Jacobs, Kitcliing, Buckingham, Cork, Roddington, flowler, Haycock, llcuitian, Stothard, Peryman, Mesdamos Patterson and 2 children, Morgan, Newton, Walker, Leach, McCarthy, Cock, Watson, ■ Lane, Pcryman, Braddell, Bovey and child, Frower, nunter and son, Messrs. Duthie, Mills, Kinniburgh, Koss, Singer, Cook, Newton, Sutherland, Hecrys, Broad, Neill, Ellis, Hutchison, Jacobsen, Charters, Weddcspoon, Coleman, Dudley, Dodds, Paynter, Batchelor, Stewart, Dougon, Leach, Jliller, Washbourn, Buchanan, Coderman, Peryman, Lewis, Strawbridge, Falconer, Minn, Ledger; 20 steerage. TAKAPUNA, s.s. (4 a.m.), 1036 tons, Crawford, from Now Plymouth. MAORI, s.s. (6.45 a.m.), 3599 tons, Hunter, from Lyttelton; 540 passengers. MOANA, s.s. (8.10 a.m., in the stream), 3915 tons, Worrall, from Sydney. Passengers: SaloonMisses Douglas, Rodgers, Burt, Boulton, Young, Dango, Nash, Wilson, Vaughan, Milne, Musgrove, Gross, Bergin, Asliton, Potter, Hooper, Caffyn (2), Merle, Haggle, Woodlock, Scantlebury, Smith, Bennett, Saddler, Byrne, Bursch, Merle, M'Donald, Collins, Barclay, Forbes, Mather, John, Connell, English, Frederick, Mesdames Hancock and infant, Marlow, Inman,. Palmer, O'Neill, Blood, Crombie. M'Donnell. Boulton, Dwyer and child, Seville. Burch and iifant, De Costa, Quartcrman, Kcrr, Tullock, Major Davidson, Messrs. Fnllorer, Fleming, Gerbcr, Marlow, Inman, O'Neill, Quealey, King, Robinson, Blood; Lucas, Norman, Nunn, Sproulc, Hunter, Curran, Crombie, M'Donnell, Boulton (3), Gourict, Bantock, Hunter, O'Connor, Hughes, Percy, Carr, Pioberts, Young, Higginson, Stamford. Smith, Brown (2), Jardine, Miller, Teslro. Harvey, Gibbs, Wilson, Buckley, Thompson, Middleton, Gilchrist, Midlin, Leslie, lUsle'y, Passmore, Stafford, Stevens, Rplfo, Cane, Delaney, Kice, Quartley, Legge, Christian, Down, Maxwell, Sanson, Slattery, Wallace, Honey, Knowles, Hill, Slowly, Russell. Morris, Hall, Quartorman, Corbctt, Tullock, Innes, Thompsou, Richardson, Lomko, Maher, Ormsby, Murray, Palmer; Gardner, Musgrove; 63 steerage. MANAEOA, s.s. (1.30 p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, from ilotueka. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (7.20 p.m.), 198 tons, Harvey, from Foxton. MOA, s.s. (7.25 p.m.), 188 tons, Gibbons, from Foxton. WHAKAIUJA, s.s. (6.40 p.m.), 6440 tons, Felgatc, from New York, via Australia and northern ports. PUTIKI, s.s. (9.15 p.m.), 409 tons, Dewhurst, from Foxton. TE ANATJ, s.s. (11.30 p.m.), 1652 tons, Aldwell, from Picton. DEPARTURES. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7.

THYRA, s.s. (11.20 a.m.), 3406 tons, Neilson, for Timaru. PATEENA, s.s. (12.55 p.m.), 1212 tons,- Stewart, for Picton and Nolson. Passengers: SaloonFor Pioton—Misses Williams, Scott, Sharp, Itesdames Sharp, Eoberts, Trist, Messrs. Martin, Mason, Sharp, Roberts. For Nelson-Misses Stewart, Lodge, Waring, Hodgkinson, Kennedy, , Burgess, Flintoff, Mesdames Allen, Waring, Adams. Morrah, Eastgato and child, Kennedy, Wimsett, Harkness, Stewart, Jones, Kevs. Inglis, O'Reilly, Messrs. liewis, Rawnsley (2), Banna, King, Manoy, Jones, Allen (2), Harris, Hewlett, Bisgo.r, nartill, Eas.tgate, Coffey, Wimsett, Rob crts (2).' CORINNA, s.s. (1.50 p.m.), 1271 tons, Cameron, for Picton, Timaru, and Dunedin. KOONYA. s.s. (2 p.m.), 1091 tons, Nicholson, for New Plymouth and West Coast. MANA, s.s. (3.40 p.m.), 134 tons, Jackson, for Patea, via Pakawau (Golden Bay). ROB BOY, s.s. (4.30 p.m.), 95 tons, M'lntyre, for Havelock. TAKAPI7NA, s.s. (5.25 p.m.), 1036 tons. Crawford, for New Plymouth and Onohunga. Passengers: Saloon—For Onehunga—Miss Gander, Mrs.. Lees, Messrs. Lees, Dow. Larkin, Taylor, Sweatman, Sir E. Lechmere, Captain Stevens. lITJIA, s.s.' (5.30 p.m.), 127 tons, Dowell, for Wanganui. ■ . MANAROA, s.s. (6. p.m.), 122 tons, Hart, for Motuelta. CYGNET, s.s. (7 p.m.), 127 tons, Murray, for ■ Kaikoura. MAORI, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 3399 tone, Hunter, for Lyttelton; Z6O passengers. ..WAIHI, s.s. (11 p.m.), 92 tons, Carey, for Blenheim. ' ". BLENHEIM, s.s. (midnight), 120 tons, Watson, for Spring Creek. THURSDAY, APRIL 8. MOANA, s.s. (12.55 a.m.), 3915 tons, Worrall, for Melbourne, via southern ports and Hobart. EXPECTED ARRIVALS, Aorore, Patea, April 8.Waihi, Blenheim, April 8. ■ Arahura, West Coast, Nolson, • April 8. Delphic, Gishorno, April 8. Poherua, Westport, April .8. Wairau, Nelson, Motucka, April 8. Mararda, Lyttelton. April 8. Arapawa, Wanganui, April 8. Opawa, Blenheim, April 8. Mokoia, Dcinediu, Lyttolton, April 8. Manuka, Melbourne, via south, April 8. Buteshire, Wailnr.i, April 8. Defender, llokitika, April 8. Hinemoa, Cook Strait, lighthouses, April 8. Waikarc, Lyttelton, April 8 Ngahere, Greymouth, April 8 Stormhird, Wanganui, April 8. Blenheim, Blenheim, April .9. Patocna, Nelson, April ?. Manaroa, Motueka, April 9. Maori, Lyttelton, April 9. Huia, Wanganui, April 9. Mana, Patea, April 9. ..,'... Wimmcra, Bydr.ey, via Auckland, April 9.' Canopus, Wcstnort, April 9. Hawko's Bay, Dunediu, April 9. Holmdale, Nelson, April 9. Kahu, Napier. April 10. Mapourika. West Coast, Nelson, April 10. , Mararoa, Lyttelton, April 10. Kennedy, Picton, April 11. Maori, Lyttelton, April 11. Arapawa, Lyttelton, April 11. Flora, Auckland, via ports, April 11. Monowai, northern ports, April 13. Wftikare, southern ports. April 13. ■ Takapuna, Onehunga, Now Plymouth, April 15, Cygnet, Kaikoura, April 15.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Kiripaka, Patca, April 8. Queen of ths South, Foxton, April 8. Aorcre, Patea, April 8. .... Wairau, Nelson, Itotueka, April 8. Mararoa, Lyttelton, April 8. Delphic, London, April 8. Stormbird, Wanganui, April 8. Opawa, Blenheim, April 8. Mararoa, Lyttelton, April 8. Manuka, Sydney, April 8. To Anau, Picton, Nelson, April 8. Mokoia, Sydney, via Auckland, April 8. Rotoiti, Picton, April 8. Botoiti, Nelson, April 8. Waikarc, Lyttelton, April 8. Paparoa, London, April 8. Dr.iyton Grange, Waitara. April 8. Nga'here, GreymoutU, April 8. Poherua, West Coast, April 8. Maori, Lvttclton, April 9. Pnteena, Kelson, April 9. • . Te Anau, Picton, April,lo. .•,■„.„ Arahura, Nelson and West Coast, April 10. Ruapehu. Lyttelton, April 10. j lluia, Wanganui, .April 10. I Mararoa, Lyttelton, April 10. ■ Blenheim. Blenheim, April 10. j Waihi, Blenheim, April 10. . Manaroa, Motneka, April 12. Waikare, Napier, Gisbornc, Auckland, April 13. Monowai, Lyttelton, Dunedin. April 13. Mapourika, Picton. Nelson. West Coast, April 13. Kahu, Napier; April 13. Kennedy, Nelson, West Coast, April 13. Waihi, Blenheim, April 13. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENT OP STEAMERS. WIMMERA, S.S.,' left Sydney March . 31, for Wellington, via Auckland, Giabornc, Napier. Duo Wellington April 9. Leaves April 10 for LytUuton and Duncdiu. ■ MANUKA, s.s., left Melbourne March 31, for Wellington, via Jlobart and southern portß. Due Wellington April 8. Leaves same day for feydney direct. Due Sydney April 12. MAHENO, s.s., left Sydney April 7,. for WclliiiEton, via Auckland, Gisbomo, Napier. Duo Wellington April 16. Leaves same day for Lyttclton and Dunedin. IUVEIUNA, s.s., left Melbourne April 7, for Wellington, via llobart and southern ports. Duo Wellington April 16 Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney April 20. MOEItAKI, s.s., leaves Melbourne April 14, for Wellington, via ilol.art and southern ports. Duo Wellington April 23. Leaves samo day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney April 27. VICTORIA, s.s., leaves Sydney April 14, for Wellington, via Auckland, Gisbornc, and Napier. Due Wellington April 23. Leaves same day for Lyttelton and Dunedin. WAMUMOO. s.s., leaves Sydney Apn 10. for Wellington direct. Duo Wellington April 14. Leave" Wellington April 15, for Melbourne, via southern porta and Ilobart. Duo Melbourne April 24. MOKOIA, s.s., left Dmicdin April 6, for Sydney, via Lyttelton. Wellington, Napier. Gisborno, and Auckland. Arrives and leaves Wellington April 8. Due Sydney April 16. ; BY TELEGRAPn. OVERSEA. LONDON. . April 6. Satlcd.--Tainul, for Wellington.

MONTE VIDEO. April 5. Arrived.—Whakatane (Saturday), from New Zealand. RIO DE JANIEHO. April 6. Arrived.—Turakina (yesterday), from New Zealand' SYDNEY. April 7. Sailed—Mahcno (4 p.m.). NEWCASTLE. April 7. Arrived.—Wairaka, from Auckland. MELBOURNE. April 7. Sailcd.-lUvcrina (yesternight). COASTAL. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 7. AUCKLAND. Arrived.-Maitai (9.30 a.m.), from Wcstport; Koromiko (1 p.m.), from Newcastle, via Napier and Gisborne; Hauroto (3.45 p.m.), from Eastern Pacific; Hanipstcad (0.15 a.m.). from Christmas Islands, via Newcastle. Arrived—Squall, from Gisborne; Langton Grange, from Liverpool, via Australia. Sailed.-Flora|(s.« p.m.), for Nelson, via porte. NEW PLYMOUTtI. Arrived.—Rarair.-v (9 a.m.). from Onohunga. Sailed.-Rarawa (9 p.m.), for Onchunga. WANGANUI. Arrived—Arapawa (9.10 a.m.), and Stormbird (9 a.m.), from Wellington. > , 4 PATEA. Arrived.-Aorere (9.45 a.m.), from Wellington. GISBORNE. Sailed.—Delphic (4 p.m.), for Wellington. ' ' ' ' NAPIER, Sailed.—lndralema (3.10 p.m.), for Wellington. OASTLEPOINT. Arrived.-Kahu (4.10 p.m.), from Wellington. PICTON. Arrived.—Patcena (5.10 p.m.), Corinna (6.35 p.m.), from Wellington. To sail.—Pateona (11 p.m.), for Nelson. NELSON. : Arrived.—Mapourika (6.30 a.m.), from Picton j Holmdale (12.40 p.m.), from Wellington. 1 Sailed.—Wairau (5.10 p.m.), for Wellington. BLENHEIM. Opawa, from Wellington,' ran aground on tho Wairau bar at 8.45 a.m. Arrived-Opawa (7 p.m.), from Wellington. MOTUEKA. Arrived.—Wairau (9.15 a.m.), from Wellington. GEEYMOUTH. Sailed.—Ngahcro (10.15 a.m.), for Wellington. WESTPORT. Arrived.—Begulus (9.50 p.m., Tuesday), from Wellington; Kamona (7.30 a.m.), from Honolulu, Sailed.—Poherua (10.30 a.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Mararoa (8.20 a.m.), Waikare (10.55a.m.), and Mashona (11.30 a.m.), from Wellington; Wootton, from Nydia Bay. Bailed.—Ripple (6.60 p.m.), for Chatham Islands; Mararoa (6.20 p.m.), for Wellington, with 250 passengers; Waikare (10 p.m.), for Wellington, with 50 passengers. Moltoia (7.30 p.m.). Passengers: For Wellington—Misses Benson, Morgan, Blay, and Hunt,' Mesdames Heasniann, Shier, Hollow, and Hunt, Dr. Forbes M'Kay. For Napier—Miss Benson, Mesdames Brabazon and family, Benson, and Skerrett,. Messrs. Skerrett and Brabazon. For Auckland—Misses M'Naught, Flavell, Parrott, and Harkis. Jlesdames Watkiri and 3 children, Carnhain, l'inlayson, Dowsbury, and Whitburn, Captain Parnoll. Mr. Harkis. For Sydney—Mr. and Mrs. Payne. Manuka (7.20 p.m.), for Wellington and Sydney—Passengers for Wellington—Misses Dawes, Campbell, Lucas, Russell, Gibbon, Cavgill, Stewart, Abomah, Mosdames Owen, Dartnell. Ward, Gibbon and Burns, Messrs. J. Hodgin, Heine, Owen, Dartnell, and Ward. For Sydney—Misses Dalba, Smyth, Ward, and Hargreaves, Mesdames Jebb, Russell, Messrs. Jcbb, Russell. Witson, Barratt, Pearce, Eldredge, Eyde, Uiatt. Pepper, Morris; 40 steerage. POr.T CHALMERS. Sailed—Hawke's Bay (4.15 p.m.), for Wellington. THE NIWARTJ. V Messrs. Bannatyno and Company advise that the Tyser steamer Niwaru is due here on April 15, and has 900 ton 3 of cargo for Wellington. On completing discharge she goes on. the Homeward loading .l^erth. THE MANAROA. The trader Manaroa, which arrived from Motueka yesterday, brought a record coastal cargo of fruit, consisting of 121 tons. She also had on board five tons of fish. Tho Manaroa leaves Wellington on Easter Monday for Mo tueka, and will receive cargo, on Saturday. KIA ORA AT DTJNEDIN. The Shaw-Savill steamer Kia Ora, which arrived in Auckland oarlythis week.is ptill under the command of Captain T. H. Ohudley, , who has associated with him the following officers;— Chief, Mr. R. S. Lewis; second, Mr. W. Kcrshaw; third, Mr. J. H. Gaskell; fourth, Mr. E. H. Clements. Mr. F. Ferguson is chief engineer, Mr. J. Fawley second, Mr. F. Young third, Mr. J. Clerko fourth, Mr. A. Aggot fifth, and Mr. W. Allen sixth. Mr. R. M'Chlerie is chief refrigerating engineer and Mr. R. Howatt second. She is expected to arrive in Wellington during next week.

AIiBIVAL OF THE MOANA. At 8 a.m. yesterday tho Union Company's steamer Moana. from Sydney direct, arrived in the stream, Pratique was granted, and she berthed at tho Queen's Wharf. She left Sydney at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and experienced moderato north-west winds, accompanied . with moderato seas, throughout tho voyage. Included in the imports for Wellington, brought by the Moana, are the following items :-640 cases fruit, .64 bags Eugar, 309 sacks flour, 680 chests tea, 36 cases wine, 215 bags salt, 7711 bags rice, 95 bags riccmeal, 240 bags coke, 130 bags peanuts, 22 bag 3 spokes, 18 pair navos, 79 pieces The Moana, instead of staying in port till today, left last night for Melbourne, via southern ports and Hobart. KAKAIA AT DUNEDIN. Early on Monday morning the Now Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Rakaia, from London, arrived at Port Chalmers. Sho left London on February 10,. and had an uneventful and comparatively calm voyage out. , Captain Barnes, E.N.1!,, retains command, his officers being: Messrs. F. Bens. R.N.R., chief; W L. Stoddart, second; M. M. Downton, third; and R. C. Harbord, fourth. Dr. Welby Fisher is surgeon, and Mr. F. G. Goodman midshipman. Mr liidlcr is chief engineer, with Messrs. Cleaver, Matthew, Mock, and llervyn as secnod, third fourth, and fifth respectively. Mr.Dugdalo is chief and Mr. Leenman second refrigerating engineer. Mr. Webb is steward in charge. A CLOSE FINISH. Shortly after crossing tho equator on February 24, the Eakaia exchanged signals with the Bteamer Tokomr.ru, bound for Auckland, reports tho "Otago Daily Times." Tho latter vessel was eventually left far astern, but apparently shortpTiod her passage by going much farther soutn, because she passed TaTaroa Heads last Thursday afternoon, and arrived at Auckland at 0.30 am. on Monday. On passing the Nuggets the Tokomaru hoisted the signal "ltokaia," and subsequently "Have you seen?" was hoisted, but tho two signals were not read in conjunction at the time, and the Rakaia was erroneously reported as nearing the heads. When the vessel steamed northwards, notes were compared, and it was surmised that the vessels had spoken each, other, and that the Tokomaru was anxious to know if the Rakaia had reached port first. A DETERMINED CAPTAIN. When a trawier gets ashore on tho treacherous coasts of Iceland it generally happens that it is the end of her. A satisfactory exception to this rule is afforded by the case of the Grimsby trawler Buffalo, which went ashore but was refloated, and has been brought safely back to Grimsby. It appears that during gales the Bimalo Btrandcd at lteykjanaes, on a dangerous, rocky coast. The crew left in the small boat for the land, but the skipper refused to accompany them. After some hours .hard work, alternately in tho stokehold and engincroom, he got tho vessel off on tho rising tide. For over three hours he navigated the vessel searching for the crew. He found them at length drifting out to sen. But for tho presence of mind and determination of tho skipper the Buffalo would in all probability have been lost. It is .stated that the Grimsby owners regard tho stoppers action as worthy of tho highest praise. PASSENGERS FOR ENGLAND. At noon to-day the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Paparoa leaves Wellington for London. Passengers leaving by tho vessel are as follow :-Saloou-From Welliugton-Misses M. L. and M. Seaton, Mesdamcs Lamb, H. Bcauohainp, Messrs. P. 0. Rowc, F. B. Brown, 0. O. B. Lamb. From Fcildinsc-Misses M. and V. Lance, Mrs W. 11. Lance. From Napier—Mr. and Mrs. II Sanders. From Auckland—Misses norton, B. Douglas, C. V. Hon&hton. From ChristcliurchMi"s J L. Hill, Mrs. Hill, Messrs. F. Hill. E. Day R. Priestly, E. Joyce, G. Marston, F. Wild. TYnm Dunedin—Mr. D. Lyall Grant. Second saloon-From Wclllngton-Mlsses M. Perry A. Thomas, Burrows, Mondnmes Perkins, 17 Hand G. Perry, Ij- Thomas, G. Pnync, Messrs. IT T Perkins. O OUivicr, T. G. Stewart, K N. Kclman. Masters 0. Perry, A. Thomas. From Auckland-Misses 11. Little. Dyasor.. l>. M'Credie, Me'dames 0. Little. M'Credie Gibbins, Dr. A. M'Crcdio, Messrs. Frankhnm, T. A. C. Hull, P. Proctor. From Chri-t.church-Misses Taylor (7), P Boyd, Mesdamcs Taylor A. Boyd, Harrison, Howe, Abomah. M. Payne, Messrs. J. T.Tmnnt E. Taylor, Wm. Harrison, B. Ro"e Makers 11 and E. Taylor. From Dunedin-Miss 0. Kosp. Mrs. .1. M. Bain. Messrs. F, H and E Sodding, W. Jnck. From Olielionie— Mr H. Piper. From Feilding-Jlrs. n. M. Iliff. Kin.; From Ashburton-Mrs. Inglis, Rev. G. B. Wellington-Mopdamcg Robertson and infant. Anpcrlcy, Phillips. Webb, Messrs. A. Roxburgh, Wm. Christie F. Wrefrod, CM. Allen. C. Carlyon. P. A. Hill, S. Dart, G. Brandt, ,1. Robertson, J. Apnerley, C. A. AnniFon, K P. Lambert, J. Phillips, IT. Webb, A. Sandllands, Captain Robertson. In addition to the above, thore ere 31 third-elaje passengers booked from various New Zealand porta.

tiie ruapeiitj. On Saturday the New Zealand Shippinp Company's 3.8. Ruapchu is to proceed from here to Lyttelton to discharge the remainder of her London cargo. From Lyttclton she proceeds in rotation for the purpose of collecting cargo to Tiraarii, Bluff, then back to Lyttelton, nnd Wellington. The vessel is timed to sail from this port for London on May 6. The Mana left port yesterday for Paliawau, Golden Hay. After discharging a donkey-engine and other 'cargo there she proceeds to l'atea. Captain F. 1 , . Evans, 8.N.K.. who was in command of the Union Company's steamer Koonya, when that vessel towed the Ninirod to the ice, and who recently relinquished command of tlio Nimrod, has been appointed master of the ltotoiti. Early yesterday morning tlio Patea Shipping Company's steamer Kiripaka was grounded at Fipilsa Point to exnmine her propellor, which was found to bo minuß a blade. The vessel was afterwards shifted to "the tip" behind the stone wall, to enable repairs to bo effected. West Coast advices received by the Union Company report that the Arahura proceeded back to Westport vesterday, being unable to enter Greymouth. She was to leave there asnm for the Grey at B p.m. yesterday, arid was tuned to leave at 1 a.m. to-day for Nelson nnd Wellington. The Government Eteamcr Hinemoa was to leave Westport at 8 p.m. yesterday for Farewell Spit, where she is to land stores, etc... The Tutanekai finished her work at Capp Brett, aad was exnocted nt Auckland yesterday. She leaves there on April 15 with the Government House party. It is announced that the following officers have boon appointed to the Talunc for the Sounds cruises-Captain 0. M'Bonald; master; Mr. J. G. S. Doorly, K.N.8., chief officer; Mr. E. E. Nicholas, second; Mr. G. Kuowles,.third; sfr. W. M henzic, fourth. Mr. 11. S. Baldwin will be chief engineer, Mr J Sinclair second, Mr. 0. Anderson third, and Mr. C. B. V. Wheeler will be purser. The following Wellington cargo was taken away by the Shaw, Savill. and Albion Company s s.s. Kumara, which left for London on Satur-dav:-Prom Wellington: 4420 carcasses mutton, m carcasses lamb, 2921 bales wool, B bales skins, 97 bales flax, 85 casks tallow, 1520 .cases meat. 29 sacks grain, 326 packages sundries, 50 cases apples, 1 ease samples. According to the monthly shipbuilding, returns compiled by the United States Commissioner of Navigation, 39 vessels, of 1824 tonff, were built in the United States last month, of which five, of 40 tons, were wooden sailing-ships, 32 of 655 tons, wooden steamers, 1, of 934 tons, was a steel sailer, and 1, of 195 tons, a Steel steamer. , The report of the Japanese Mercantile Marine Bureau for 1907-8, states there wero at the end of the year 224 shipbuilding yards, excepting junk builders, in Japan, showing an increase of' ten ontho year. These yards during the year turned out 76 steamers, of 23,838 tons, ■and 220 sailing-ships, of 16,841 tons.