SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 520, 29 May 1909, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF THE MOON. HAY. ... .'."-. . ' Day. Hγ. m. Full moon -5 11 38 p.m. Last quartor ... 13 9 15 a.m. Now moon 20 112 a.m. First quarter.,. 27 ■■ 068 p.m. . '' '' . ' HIGH WATEE'. •. • • ■ To-day, midnight; 0,11 p.m. To-morrow, 0,53 a.m.; 0.57 P.m. . . SXSN. Bun;rises to-day, 7.2 a.m.; acts, 4.33 p.m. ..'; ARRIVALS. ' ■ 'FBIDAY, MAT 28 ■ PUTIEI, b.s. 10.50 a.m.), 409 tone. Dewhumt, f TE ISaK <M» **&'** tons. Ald^eU, from Nelson and Plcton.- 15801,^^™.^ KENNEDY, -5.3.-(5.5 a.m.). 226 tone, Wildman, % O TOEirBIKTs. a . (5.30 a.m.), 217 tons. M'lntyre, «M 5 α-m.).™ tens. SU,tt fron, nor. Warren? Allan, M'Bae. (2). Clark. Barrett, Barnard Murray,' Ashbolt. Itcsdamcs Boss, Brandon,-James, Simms, Wilson, Henderson, Oroßbie and child, King, Brown, Moore, Kogere, M'Enc, Messrs. Koss, Brandon, Simnis, James, Henderson, Orosbio, Brown, Eogerß, Master Lcvcsay, Levien, Farrow, Cooper, Wilson,-MalsuKura; J; ilANA, ag ß°B. (6.10 a,m.), 133. tons, Jackeon, from ■ WjUHI. s.s. (6.50 aim.), 92 tons, Carey, from Blenheim. •■■■■■ . - MAOEI, s.s. (6.55 a.m.), 3399 tons, Ilnnter, from liyttclton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses. Snodgrass, Smith, Bunstan, Eowan, Cartwnght (2), M'Donald, Matthews, Johnston, Youne, Boulton, Campbell, Cording, Sowau. Young, Gillham, (2), Brooke-Smith, Wakelin, Foster Denniston, Alamo and child, Jl'lntyro, Boyse, Halms, Evans, Anderson, Lainforth, Mesdatacs ■ Geddos, Mec, Dalzlell, : Eyan, Allincton, Morice, WilHameon, Gilmour, Smith and child. Perfect, Sherlock and infant. Napier and child, Hull, Kingloy and child. Denniston, Scrimshaw and child, Sorirneon, OutUrib, Doruuth, Walliß, .Snodgrae, Morrah, Oollie, Bell, Bishop of Nelson, Bishop Wallis, Eov. Ilarpor, Dr. M'Bavy, Lleiit. Sandlc, Messrs. •Budd, Geddcn, Bacltley, Nelson,. Allsop, Ityan, Currio, Dahicll, Griramett, Taplin, Allington, Leieh, .-Williamson, Dunstan, Master Perfect, Mackay (2), Sherlock, Jameson (2), Firth. Baxter, Jarvjs, Jones, Swindell, Kingley, Budley, • Eobinson, Packor, Denniston (2), Bhopphcrd,, Balmeaves, ■ Ogle, Guthrie,: Estcourt, Cowlishav. Balkind. llaster Anderson, Master Nicols, Andraea, Kogcr, Baylie, Bey, Johnston, Brown, Valcohn, Cochrano; Malcolm, Williamson, M'Clinton, Drake, Books, Key, Jliddloton, Anderson, Master Lano. Euddick, HtU'ftrcaTee, Innes, Bird; Jacob, Hcndiy, Gross, Hatoli. Bell; 66 TALTJNE,- s.s. (8.25 a.m.), : 2087 tons, Eolla, from Auckland, Gisborno, and Napier. Passengers: Saloon—Miss M'Arthnr, Messrs. Irvine, Marchnnt, O'Connor, Thompß&n. ColSs; 8 atecareo. FLORA, b.s. (9.15 a.tn.), 1273 tons, M'Brido, from Auckland, East Coast bays, and Napier. KAIITJ, s.s. (7 cm.), 182 tons, Carlson, from East Coast. '. ' -. - . . : ' - : *'DEPARTURES.' ' '. : ' ' FEIDAY,- MAY 28. ..' TE ANATJ.:s.s. : (12.55. p.m.),' 1652 tons. Aldwell, for Plcton and Nelson. Pas3enffor,s-Saloon: For Ploton—Misses Hoffer. llattbews, Mesdames Thompson, Dalzioll, Messrs. Thompson, Ooole, Willis, Dalziell. For French Pass—Mr. Hope. For Nelson—Misses Bond, Pollen, Bethel, M'Bao (8), Garrett (2), Snodcrasc, Sharp, North, Booth, Knieht, Mesdames Frasor (2), Thomas, Jones, Eaatcott, Snodgrass, Cooke, Greenfield, M'Eae, Mr. Lindsay, and the Bishop of Nelson. KAItU, 8.8. (12.35 p.m.). 182 tons, Carlson, for East Coast: . ' . EIIEU, s.s. (1 p.m.). 65 tons, Petersen; for Napier. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.e. (4.15 p.m.). 193 tons, Harvey, for Foxton. ■ ' ' JAUE DOUGLAS, s.s. (4.20 p.m.), 95 tons, Iryino, for Pieton and Hokitika. . 1 . TALUNE, s.s. (5.20, p.m.), 2087 tons, Bolls, for Lyttolton and Dunedin. ■ ! ■ ' WAIIII, s.B. (5.40 v.m.), 92 tons. Carey, for Blenheim. ... , . HOEB.AKI, B.a. (6.10 p.m.), 4392 tons, Btott, for Sydnpy. (Passengor list published on Thure■KENNEDY, s.B.' (6.20 p.m.), 226,t0n5. Wildman, for Nelson and West Coast. • .MAOKI, b.b. (8.5 p.m.), 3399 tone, Hunter, for Lyttelton.- Passeniters: "Saloon—Misses Evane Litohfield, . Brown, ; Fuller, Eobertßon. ■ Coon, Brown, E-irdy,, M'Adaro, Button,; Aston. Hay. ward, Grarit, Walshaw. Eoid, Hassoll; Hooper, Blundcll, Mesdameo Dawe, Brown, Hardy. Lake, Button, Messrs. Crawford, Warrlnirton. Harmin! Finch,. Hobeon, Eeose, Scott, Swanson, Foster. Button, Harrington, .Caddie, Eev. Father Oreash.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. , ' Waiwcra, Lyttelton, May 29. Opawa, Blenheim, May 29. ' Arapawa, liyttolton, May 29.- : JTairau, Nelson, Jlotucka, May,:29. ■:.•.■- ;. 1 Blenheim, Blenheim, May 29; , -.:■ ..■ \ . Mnraroa, LytteUoh, May 29. . ■'..' Mapourlka, Wc3t Coast, May 29.' • '■ 1 Tβ Anau, 'Nelson and Picton; May 29, Hapiti, Wanganui, May ».•■■ ::.-.-..■.•. ,-..- ~ .Huia,' Wanganul, :May ■ 30: ■ .■■■■■" ■,■ •Qneen Of the 'South, ■Foxtbn,'.May'3o. \\>- Waihi, Blenheim, .May -30. :.: ,- ..*• ;■•,.• .■ ■■ iWairaea, Waneanui, May W ■■■'■' '■'■■■■■: Koonya, eoathorn ports, May 30. :■ > ' Manaroa, Haveloclt, May 30. ■.. ■■ • ■ NKaherc, Greymonth. May 31. ' ' ' ■ Maitai, southern ports, Juno 1. • Waikare, northern ports,' June I.' Cysnot, Kaikoura, June 1. Korbmiko, Westpo'rt, June 1. • • Tllimaroa, Sydney.. June 2. ' Mimiro, Wansanni, JuUo 3. ■ Wimmora, Sydney. '.Tia Auckland. Juno 4. Moana, J MolbDurnc...via south, Juno A •.-■ Fotono,- Greymouth, Junq .4. ' ■ C • ManEapanar'Karamea, JuneJ. , "'

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. . Ptitiki, Wangaiiui, May 29. .' Mana. Patea, May 29. Stormbird, Wanganui, May 29. ■ •■ lilenhoim, Blenheim, May 29. '• * . . ..Opawa, Blenheim. May 29.. •...■■ ■■■ i .- Wairau; Nelson, Motuoka, May 29 ■ Waimca, Nelson and West Coast, May 29 ■ Marntoa. Lyttelton, May 29. ■ Eotoiti.Picton, Nelson* and West Coast May 29 Waiwcra, London, May 30. - 'Queen'of tho South,- Foxton, May 31 Huia, Wanganui. May'3l. - ,Kahu, Nnpior and East 1 Coast, May 31 ' ■ Rosamond, ■' Now Plymouth and Onehunga, . To Anau, Picton and Nelson, May 31. •Waimea, Nelson and Wnst Coast. May 31. Waihi, Blenheim, May 31. • i Koonya, New Plymouth.' Westport,' and Greymouth, May 31..- . " 3 Arapawa, Wanganui, May 31. '' Manaroa, Hotueka, May .31. •. : Maitai. northern ports, Juno 1, Mapourtka, West Coast, June 1, Waikarc, southern ports, ' Juno 1. Hinemja, northern liehthouses,. June 1 Nirahere, Grcymouth, June 1. OyEuet, Kaikonra. Juno 2. : ' •' "' .Pateena, Picton and Nelson, June 2. ■■' ■ OThnaroa, Melbourne! via south, June 3 Taluue, Napier, Gisborae, and . Auckland June 3. . ... ■ Moana, Sydney direct. June 4. Witnmera, Lyttelton and Dunedin, June 4,

~ INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. ','■ ; MOVEMENTS OP STEAMERS. ' .WIMMEKA, S.S.. left Sydney May' 26; for Wellington via ■ Auckland, Qisborno, and Napier. Due Wellington June 4. Leaves .same day fot Lyttclton' and Dunedin. ' MOANA, E.s., loft Melbourne May 26. for Wellincton via southern porfa and Hobart. Due Wellington Juno 1. LoaToa same, day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney, June B.' • ■■ . * TJLIMAEOA, 8.f1., leavoa Sydney May 29 for Wellington direct. Duo Wellington-June 2 Leaves June 3, lor Melbourne, via southern porta VICTORIA - , b.b... left Dunedin May 25 for -Sydney, via Lyttelton. Wellington, and Auckland Duo Auckland May 30. Leaves May 31 for Sydnev Due Sydney June ,4. .. '' ■WARRIMOO, 8.5., leaves Melbourne June 2 tor Wellington, via Hobart.and eonthern porte Due Wellington June U. Leaves same'day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney -June 15. ■■; ■ ■■*..''■• leaves Sydney Jnno 2, for Auckland.. Due Auckland Juno 6, tranships to Taluno and loaves again"for.Sydney June 7. TALDNE, s.s., leaves Dunedin June 1, for Auckland; 'via' Eest Coast ports. 'Due Auckland June 6, and tranships to Mokoia for Sydney. MANUKA, s.s., leaves Melbourne June 9, for Wollinston via Hobart and southern ports.•■ Due WoUmeton Juno 18. Leaves same day tor Sydney direct. Duo Sydney Juno 22.' ". MOERAKI, 5.5..-leaves Sydney June 5. to*" Wellington direot. Duo. Wellington Juno 9. Leaves Jiino 10, for Melbourne, via southern ports and Hobart: ' ." . ' OVERSEA SHIPPING. STEAMERS TO AERIVE.' ; From London. . , : • STAR OP JSEW ZEALAND (duo WcUineton about June .10), sailed on April 6, via Australia. Auckland, and , Napier. (Tyecr Line ttftents) MATATUA (due WcUington about 'Juno ° s)' sailed on April 10, via Auckland. (Shaw-BaviU agents.) ■ . . .' . . iWAKANUI. (duo 'Wellington about Juno 9) sailed on April 20, Plymouth April 22. via Oapa Town, and Hobart. (New Zealand Bhip D in B 05 agents.).... /'■%., .■•.. lONIC (duo Wellington about Juno 14), sailed on April 23, Plymouth May 1, via Cane Town and Hobart. (Shaw-Savill Line, agonte?) KAIKOUBA (due.' Wellington about July 1)' sailed on May 4,. .via Auckland. (New Zcalaud Shipping Co., agents.) ... NEUEU AN A (duo Wellinslon. about July 14) sailed on May 5 via Australia, Auckland, and Napier. (Tyser Lino, agents.) ' TORAKINA (due Wellington about July 1) sailed on May- 141 Plymouth May 15, via Cane Town and Hobart. (Now Zealand Shipping Oo agents.) . .• ... - " From Liverpool. ■AOTEA (duo Wellington About Mny M). BSiled on March 21. via Auckland. (Shaw-Sftvill, nirents) ■ MORAYSiIIRE (duo Wellington about Juno 25) ffi'JfS' 0 ?- April M :\ ia Al » Btra l>a and Auckland! (F.H.S.. Line, agonts.) -..,./ Frorn Now York. ■ . STAR OF SCOTLAND (duo Wellington about M»r JU, Hlled ou.itttwa W, tU Au«triiU« iad

WALKTJBE (duo Wellington about July 8) Bailed on May 3, for Wellington direct. (Vacuum Oil Co., ROTntM BANTU (duo ■Wellington about August 6), sailed on May 13, via Australia and Auckland. (A, and A. Line, agents.)

BT TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. ' PLYMOUTH, May 27. Arrivod.—Paparoa (yesterday), from Wellington, BYDNET, May 28. Arrived.—Handa Wo, from Tairua; Alexa, f rom Waniranui; Ilroa, from Moronry Bay, Arrived,—Eunice, from Havelockj Honto. from Herekino. -...•'. . NEWCASTLE, Mw 28. Sailed.—Ennordale, for Lyttelton. Sailed.—Ennordals, for LyttoHon, MELBOURNE, May 28. ■ Arrived.—Brisbane, from -Lyttelton; -Tottenham, from Now .York. ■ Arrived—Brisbane, from Kalparo, COASTAL. • ■ FBIDAY, MAY M." • OAPE HATHA YAH DIEMBN. ' Rakanoa, from cast, passed south.* 4 pjn. > AUCKLAND. . Sailed.—lndraghiri (6.30 a.m.), for Brisbane. • ' ONEHTJNGA. The Harawa, which left for Now Plymonth yesterday, put bock for repairs at 8.30 this morning. NEW PLYMOUTH. ' '. ' ■ Arrived.-Oorinna (7 a.m.), from Nelson. Bailed,—Oorinna (9 p.m.), for Ooehunga. ■ NAVIER. Arriyod.-Victoria (7.30 ajn.), from Wellinstoa Bailed.—Victoria, for Oisborno. . ' . .■"■•■■, WANGANUI.' Arrived.-Huia (3.15 p.m..), Kapiti (3.25 p.m.* from Wellington. ■ . ' PATEA. •■...' ' Arrived.—Kiripaka (4.30 p.m.), from Wellinirton. ' "■■". '' foxton. ■■•:. ' The Gertie came oil the mud-bank, and ar. rived at the wharf at 7 a.m. FAEEWELL BPIT. - ' Eittawa passed east at 11.45 a.m. ■ . JtOTOEKA. .' ; . . 6ailcd.-Wairau (4.20 p.m.), for Wollinrton. ■-■■■'• ■, nelson!.- , . ■■ - ■ •■•■■ Arrived.—Waimea (9.30 0.m.). from Pioton. Sailed.-Wairau (12.25 p.m.), for Motueka- and Wellington. . . ■'.. : PIOTON. Arrivod.-To Anau (5.5 p.m.), from Wellington To sail.—Te Anau (9.30 p.m.), for Nelson. •.BLENHEIM. ■• '• . Arrivod. r Opawa and Blenheim ll'ul {rom WollinEton. .'. , . To eail.-Opawa (10 p,m;) and Blenheim (11 p.m.), for Wellington. ■ • . :'' WESTPOET. " ' v ' ! ' (1 P.m.), for Nolson and Wellington. , . Arrived.—Kotuku (7 p.m.), from Wellington. . ' liTTTELTON. : ;■ .

w Arrived.-Eipple (7.20 a.m.), from . Kaikouraj Manuka (8.25 α-m.), from Wclllnston: Anapanthus (4 p.m.), from Sydney. . ■ Stilled.—Manuka, for Dunedin and Melbourne Bailed.—Mararoa (6.15 p.m.), for TVellinrton. Pa»sonsrerß: Saloon—Misses Holford, Abernethy. Stovene.Grieraon.Klteon,, Hassall, Ford, Gibson Kirk; and Ward (8), Mcsdames Wickstced and child Oottqn, Bush, Inman. Peters, Helder. Ward and 2 children, TTilßon, Bishop of Wnipu. Archdea, con Williams, Rev. Canon U'Hurray, Dean Hecnault, Revs. Corapton, ■ Scott,; and Wilson, Messrs. Hurroy, Ooiton, Murgatroyd. Stewart, Bradshaw. Kerr, Wrty, Hickaott, Birch, Haneon, Mason, Bond, Hunt. Enston, Pioldhousc. and Ward; 15. Btceraito. ■ . . . ■ '•"' POET OHALMEES. ' •' '■-'..■ Arrlvod.-Maital (9.40 a.m.), from Wellinrton. : . DUKKDRJ. Arrived.—Maitai, from Fiji, via northern ports. . '■"■ '" DLUPP. . . ' ...■■•■ Arrived.—Waoaaka, , from Timaru. WAIWERA, FOR liOSDOII. mornini the Waiivcra is expected to arrlvo in the etream. and. after completion of bunkoring, Bho Bails for London at darlteht tomorrow. * ' . ; ■■ THE ECHO. ■ ■ . ,'■ '. : .Mr. A.Thomßon, of tho Karamea Shipping Co., has advised tho local offico that the scow Echo was in a safe- position whero she wont ashore at Karamea, , and it was hoped that.Bho would bo floated.off on last : aiebt's tide, ■ ; : .. THEiBAEQTJE LAKEMBA. . Mossrs. Johnston and Company, local aeentsNof the barquo Lakemba. notify by advertisement that all clainiß and acconate aealnet tho vessel must bo rendered to-day in tripUcate. or thov will not bo recosmsed.. . . ■. .-.. '■r . ■ - , .'. ■ AGAPANTHTJB;'. ,■;■.: .V 1 , . ..• .(^(A? ,^ 8 * # 3oo . iation message 'from Tjyttolton states that the Acapanthus Iβ to load for Avonmouth vessel takes 450 bales wool and about SDjOOQ sacks of wheat and oats! and-goes to Txmaru .to complete. ' ,'.■;• , •;;■ THE KUitOW AT CAPE TOWN. '. Dnnedin 'advices JBtato that itio Union : Com. nany's. now•: oarso■ eteamer Kurow arrivod P ?t fo'r'kw O VJ? cn r Snt« «rom Saseow for New Zealand.. She prooeede from Capo' Town to East London-and AlEoa with balance of ionf r . esua,tas her voyage to the Domin-ONEHUNGA-NEW PLYMOUTH SERVICE.' ot A . n :Pr f. BS .A, s , s °ciation telegram from Auckland states that the steamer Rarawa loft Onehunea &S W ?M mwi £ ..»t;.*p.m. on Thursday Whw twelvei mill's on a boilor tube burst and the eteamer had. to-return yesterday morn-' ■UU-MonSSfy' , .™" ;tho, Barawa's denarturo l mm ot Ol . o .T ni on Company adviso that tho Takapuna, which was out of commission at WelllnEton, has been called npon to take up tho Borawa's running.. . BLACKBALL COAL COMPANY. . ■ Latest advicee' received by tho 'Blackball' Coal Oompauy report that the Ngahero is fixed to ™I" ew/""'!* , late-to-night for .Wellington/ and should, accordinuly, reach hero e&rW oh Monday morninic. Sho sails again on Tuesday lor ureymouth.' The collier Petone. of the Bamo company, is to dischirie'a- canto at Lyttolton. returnlnit thence to Greymouth. to load for Wellington She is due here ] towards the end of next woek, and will probably lay up for annual overhaul and suney-occupyinc about two weeks. HOMEWARD BOUND. The New Zealand Shionins Company's Etcaniei Eupara, leaviUE Lyttelton to-morrow, takes the , lollowlng passcntrere for London:—Misses Taylor ward, lussoll-ajid maid, and Davies, Moedames Davics, Taylor, ; Gibson, Mojor-OonerEl Hogire Colonel, It. H. Davios. Colonel; W. H. Oonnollv' Messrs. M. D. Taylor. H. Lee, P. Gibson, fi Harrington, and li. 1 , . H. Gaye. At daylight to-morrow,' tho Fcderal-Houlder-Shiro Lino steamer .Lancton Graiwe is to leave Lyttelton, for Ayonmouth.-The 'Noirnshiro is still delayed: at Lyttcltou "ou account ot the scarcity of labour."i" , ■ ■. • .. ; ." DIRECT TEADE WITH HULL. ' ' ' The Hull Chamber of Oommercb and Shipping aro continuing their efforta to promote tnde between the Antipodes nai tho Third tort—ae Hull is called,. A letter, ivrites a London correspondent, has been received from the High Commissioner of New Zealand acknowledrinu a resolution passed in December last, iriuoa ho haa forwardea to tho Govofnaentof New Zealand. The , .letter stated that at present there was littlei prospeot of tho New Zealand Government subsidising u special service to convey shipments of produco to Hull. Hβ understood, however; that at the present time the New Zealand Ship' pins Company and tho Shaw, Savill and Albion Company are extending tho runnine of their steamers to Hull when sufllciout careo warrants their doing so.. The.Hull Chamber have also addressed communications to tho Chambers of Commerce, at Australian 'porta, pointing out that Hull is the natural distributing centre for tho whole of. lorkshiro. and Lancashire.- and for districts with a population of over tori million persons. ;: . ■ . , ■ ■ ;

; : ■ ' ' PIOTON BAIMNGS. ' ■ UNION COHPANY'S JUNE TIMETABIiE. Tno Union Company advises the folowinc sailincs from Pioton for Juno r— ' ■ ' Pioton to Nelson.) Pateona.—Wednesday, Jiino 2, 8 D.m. Patcena.—Friday, Juno , A, 10 p.m. Arahura, Saturday Juno 5, 10 p.m., Patcena.—Monday, June 7, mldniclit. Patcena.—Wednesday, June 9, 6.30 o.m. - Pateeno.—Friday, Juno , 11, 5.30 p.m. Arahnra.-Saturday, Juno 12, 6.30 DJn. Patcena.—Monday, Juno 14, 7 p.m. Patcena.—Wednesday, Juno 16, 8.30 njn. Patcena.—Friday. Juno 18, 10 p.m. Arahura.-Saturday, June 19, 10.30 D.m. Pateena,.—Monday, Juno'2l, midnight. Patcena.—Wednesday. Juno 23, 6.30 D.m. Pateena, Friday, Juno 25,'6 p.m. Arahura.—fjaturday, Juno 26, 6io pjn. Pateona,—Monday, June 28, 6 p.m. Patcena.—Wednesday. Juno 30, 7 pjn; Picton to Wellington. Pateena.—Tuesday. June 1, 2 p.m. Arahura.—Wedneeday, Juno 2, 2.30 p.m. Pateena.—Thursday, Juno 3, 6.30 p.m. Patcena.—Saturday, Juno 5, 6.30 p.m. Patcena.—Tuesday.' Juno 8, 6 JO p.m. Arahura.—Wednesday, Juno 9, 6.50 p.m. Pateena.—Thursday, Juno 10, 5.30 p.m. Pateona.—Saturday, Juno 12, 6.30 p.m. i Pateona.—Tuesday; Juno 15, 2 p.m. Arahura.—Wednesday, June 16, 2.30 p.m. Pateona.—Thursday, Juno 17, 6.30 p.m. Pateona.—Saturday, Juno 19, 6.30 njn. . Patcena.—Tuesday, Juno 22, 5.30 p.m. Arahura.—Wednesday, Juno 23, 6.30 p.m. Patcena.—Thursday. Juno. 24, 5.30 p.m. Pateona.—Saturday, ■ June 26, 6.30 p.m. Patoena.—Tuesday. Juno 29, 7iO n.m. Arahuru,.— Wcdncsdfty, Juno 30, 1.30 p.m. LYTTELTON SHIPPIHQ. The Shipping in tyttolton on Wednesdor wai oicentionally numerous (saye an ciohoniro). and men acquainted with tho port in the oast state that it is a good many years since the berthnite was eo crowded,. ,It had to be allowed that No. 4 wharf was "un" for renewal) bat praeti. oiUjr oTory othoi berth «m ocoWsdiTowi^

Her was laid outside a big liner; a bier barqna and tho ocean linor Ooawa had to lie In the Btream; and the cruiser Challenger had to vaoate her berth for a commercial sister. The! vessels in port woros—Tainui, 9957 tone: Elsa* 3581 tone; Lanpton Granire, 6852 tones Waiwcra.: 6237 tons; WaitemtOa, r i>\l tone; Mnnowai. J43J tons; Kaifara, 7392 tons; Patcono, 1212 tone:, Victoria, 2969 tons; Kinl, 1122 tone; Kantona. W2t tons; Louisa Craig. 683 tone; Waipori. 1919 tonni Nairnßhire, 6747 tonsi Putikl, 409 tons; Hormea, 695 tones Ganymede, 669 tons; Storm, 405 tonm Ngahcro, 1044 tons; and Maori .(in d0ck),'3399 tonsc a total of 63,282 tons. In tho stream, tho Ohallenscr. 6880 tons i Ooawa. 72M tone: and Annesloy, .1694 tone, made ud c grand total of tons. Tho total tonnotro within tho moles diet not constitute a record by eevtral hundred tonus but tho record included about 20,000 tons of men-of-war, whereas tho > shipping in port yosterday was almost wholly actlvo merchant vcssols. The' Nairnßhiro, of tho F.-H.-B. Line of etoamorß. cannot obtain sumolcnt labour, and Is, in I auence, boins delayed. .DELATED BT HEAVY WMTHEE. \pi TBWOBIPII—PEBSI ABSOCIA.TIOK.) . InvorcargHl, Hoy t&. I Some anxiety hae been felt , for tin safety off the s.s. Invercargill. which went down to Mntton Bird lelande to bring hack mutton birds, and has been overdue. ,Advico was received to-nleht that the InyvroarglU had been delayed'by bhd woathor, but is all right, and was to , lcaYO Mutton Bird lelauda for Colao to-nlsht. , ] It waa .expected that the Union Cemwm'ai steamer Wauiora would bo docked at LyttoHoa yesterday for survey and overhaul. • ■ Cupt. Stewart and Itessre. M'Donald and Sutherland, of tho Arahura, eipned on Trtth the Rotoiti yesUirday. .Tho vessel leavoa for Picton, Nclnon, and Weet Coast to-day in the Arahuxa'gi running. , .' .. ■■ ■ - , • A Press' Association mesrago from Tunam/ Btates that tho Harbour Board yesterday aw , torod the word "day" in"their by-laws\foß certain - port charges to "24 hours after tie BXru yal.of tho vessel." . ; • ;■ ' After discharging' her inward cargo at D6n« cdin tho F.-H.-S. Lino etcamer Nairnehlro wfil' load 6000 sacks of oate, froicn mutton, rabbits, iind eenefal. oareo at Port Chalmers.. Bho alsi loads at the Bluil,: and then comes north tori further loading. , . , . . : .. : ...'.; Thp mishsp liy which the rtcamer Btorm wa»,' disabled on Tuesday nisrht' ij a Bomowhat Berw cub one, not by roason of the oxtont'of thai damage, but because it will probably take 8om» pays to.repair, says'an etchango. Part of thd' high-pressure slide-valve gear became dlsplacedJi ftnd tho dnnlno was completely orlDulcd. '.^j"