SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1037, 28 January 1911, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES- OF THE MOON. JANUARY. Day. h. m. Nov/ moon 1 351 a.m. First quarter 8 550 p.m. Full moon 15 956 a.m. Last'quarter 22 6 51p.m. hew moon 30 915 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 2 a.m.; sets, 6.28 p.m. HIGH WATER. To-day, 2,« a.m.; 3.8 p'.ni. 10-morrow, 3.23 n.ni.;.3.48 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 4.49 a.m.; sets, 7.17 p.m. ARRIVALS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27. TvARRIMOO, s.s. (4.50 am.), 3529 tons, Clift, from iiclbournc, llobart, and southern ports. I'asseugers: Saloon—Misses Goldsmith (2), Turner, M'Kcuzie, Robinson, Smith, Roberts K), Langridge, Fancourt, Stevens, Mantyor, Lonsley, Uurnnn, Robinson, Mesclames Stevens, Patullo, Holloway and 2 children, Vernon and family, Young, Hunter, Bambury, Jones and child, Angus and child, Daley, Rowley, maid and family, M'Aulay and 3 children, Captain Angus, Adjutant M'Aulay, Messrs. Daley, Goldsmith, Rowley, Biggins, Burrcll, Wilson, Robio, Wild, Young, llolloway, Todd, Vernon, Hunter, Moss, Bruce, Bambury, M'Kenzic, Poulton, and 27 steerage. . NORA NIVEN, s.s. (6.15 a.m.), E6 tons, Goudie. from tho Chathams.

MAORI, s.s. (7 a.m.), 3399 tons, Aldwcll, from Lyttclton; 300 passengers. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (8.15 a.m.), 198 tons, Harvey, from Foxton. VICTORIA, s.s. (9. a.m.), 2969 tons, Entwislo. from Sydney, via Auckland, Gisborne, and. Napier. Passengers: Saloon— Misses Murphy, Tab'utean. Young. Tustin, Kay, Anderson (2), Pilbet. Wbolston, Mesdames MacEwan, Tabuteau, Humphreys, Brown, Black and 3 children, Miles, Spinlis, Sampson, Rev. Father Maxwell. Messrs. MacEwan, Brown, Louder. Carswell, Rowley, Weicht, East. Norton. Miles, Black, Watt. Bell. Waddell, Masters Clifton, Ivory, Cranby; 25 steerage. PATEENA, s.s. (9.20 a.m.), 1212 tons, M'Lean, from Nelson and Picton. Passen-c-ers: Saloon—Misses Andrews, Sinclair, Jaraicson, Dundas and boy, Bartlctt, Beauchamp, M'Laren, Jenltins, Kirnpp, Kins, Cowies, Barr, Hushes, Panns, Boon, Hale, Oh.tttorton. Carlisle, Snenccr, Treacher, Gilbert,' Waugll (2), Ferguson, Rawlins, Martin, Kerr, James, Clifford. Campbell (2), Nowbold. Warnock. Finlayson.i Lawry, Pascal,- TTurtshonsc, Popplclrin, Nelson, Ranch, Do Mans, Bromrham, Mcsdamos Heine and child, Tmigrlian. Guy, Kearn. Milner, M'Laren and- child. Taylor and child, naijh. Waldcn and child. M'Do-nnM ttX Kerr, Buckeridte. Rtrawbridaa, . Philliyic. Kainchim, Brinptfcn, . pnd child. York, Do Mans, Brougham Hnv, Dr.' Aif hen, Rev. York. Messra. Heine, Oaldwell, Winn, M.ilncr, Jenkins.. V.-mchaTi. Griffiths, Dyfin. Brown, Norton, : H.tyoorh, Buckcri'U'e, BenrVill. Tteanliv. Parfitt.. Parata, MnT-Hn, P'rifct'en, 'M'Kec, Hvde (2h lMtmire. Ro«n (?.). Rales. Brown, Ward. Powell. Rothschild. Nelson. Orchard, Kim,ih.,r,.h, Jnh««on. Vvhit'.-U: 22 tl-»r n^. KUROW, Ft (10 a.m.), 2345 tons, Nicholpnn. f--;-!, Weitnort.

KAT"T , T, s.s. (1.30 p.m.), 2« tons, Sawyers, fr-n Wr^anui.

KAPIiNI,- s.s. (3.10 p.m.), 150 tons, Jackpn.i. fr-tTn Patca.

MTTIKI. s.s. f.un n.m.), «9 tons, WhalKtmm. from Lyttnlton.

MAN\. s.s'. '(5.15 p.m.), 134 tons, Dixon,

s.s. (11.30 r m.l. 157 tons, Purvis, from Nelson, via Picton.

DEPARTURES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27. MANARO.V, s.s. (4.5 a.m.), 122' tons, Hart, for Mit.ueka, KAMONA, s.s. (12.10- p.m.), 1425 . tons. PbUs. for livttelton. AI.EXANDFR, s.s. (12.20 p.m.), 377 tons, VHtormnn, for Westnort. PATEENA, s.s. (1.40 p.m.), 1212 . tons, M'TiP.in. fnv Picton aiid Nelson. WAKATU. s.s. (5.0 p.m.), 157 tons, Wills, for TC.niitnnra. and Lvttelton. WARRIMOO. s.s. (5.30 p.m.), 3529 tons, Cl'"- for Sydney. , 'HHIA, R.a. (5.35 p.m.),-127 tons, Burt, for Wanganui.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Waverley, Kelson, January 28. i Aororc, Patea, January 28. Queen of tho South, Foiton, Jan. ,28. Breeze, Lyttelton. January 28. Manaroa, Motueka, January 28. Stormbird, Wanganui, January 28. Arapawa, Wanganui, January 28. Kiripakn, Patoa, January 28. Nikau, Nelson, Motueka, January 28. ! Marui'oa, Lyttelton, January 28. Kipplc, Gisborne. Napier. Jan. 28. Jlatipiri, East Coast Bays, Jan. 29. Opawa, Blenheim, January 29. Blenheim, Blenheim, January 29. Iluia, Wangamii, January 29. Fatccna, Nelson, Picton. January 29. Maori, Lyttelton, January 29. Pukaki, southern ports, January 29, Mapourika, West Const, Nelson, Jan. 29. Tarawera. Duncdln, Lyttelton, Jan. 2:1. Rosamond, Onehunga, New Plymouth, January 29. Kaitoa, Nelson, January 30. Storm, Lyttelton, January 30. ■" Petone, Gisborne, January 30. Waimea, Gisborne, January 31. Komata, Wcstport, January 31. Wakr.tu, Lvttclton. Kaikoura, Jan, 31. Jlokoia, Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, January 31. ' Corinna, southern ports, February 1. Victoria, Duncdin, Lyttelton, Feb. 2. Aornnci, San Francisco,' via way ports, February 2. Monowai.' Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, February 3. Turakina, Lyttelton, February 3. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Jlana, Patea, January 28. . Kapuni, Patea, January 28. Kahu, East Coast, Napier, January 28. Waiporv Wcstport, January 28. Putiki. French Pass, Wcstport, Jan. 28. Waverley, Nelson, West Coast, Jan. 28. Nairnshire, Timaru,' January 23. Moa, Wcstport,'January 28. Breojo, Wanganui, January 28. Aorere. Patea, January 28. , Kiripako, Patea. January 28. Kapiti, Wausanui, January 28. Nikau, Nelson, Motueka, January 28. Mararoa, Lyttelton. January 28. Arahurn. ; Picton, Nelson, West Coast, January 28. Nora Nivcn, Chatham Islands. Jan. 28. Kotuku, Wcstport, January 28. Orari, Lyttelton, January 30. . Jlaupiri. Napier, East Coast Bays, Auckland,. January 30. Opawa, Blenheim, January 30.. Queen of tho South. Foxtail, Jan. 30. Jtanaroa, Motueka, January 30. Blenheim. Blenheim, January 30. Ftormbird, Wancanui, January 30. Arapawa, Wanganui, January 30. Pateona. Picton, Nelson, January. 30. Maori, Lyttelton, January 30. Petone, Lyttelton. January 30. Storm, Wancanui, January 30. Arapawa. Wnncanui, January 30. .... Rosamond., Picton. Nelson. New Ply. mouth. Ori'-'linnsa, January 30. Pukaki, Picton, ~r— *nnrh Greymouth, January 31. Tarawera, Napier, Gisborne, Auckland, January 31. Ripple, Napier and flisborno, January 31. Mokoin, Lyttelton, Dnnedin, January 31. Mapourika. Nelson, West Coast. Jan. 31. Kaitoa, Nelson, West Coast, Jan. 31. Waimea, Naton, West Coast, Jan. 31. Wakatu, Kaikoura. Lyttelton. Feb. 1. Corinna, Nelson, New Plymouth, One. huntra. February 1. Victoria, northern ports, Sydney, Feb. 2. Monowai, Lyttelton, Duncdin, February 3.

INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. MANUKA, -s.s., left Melbourne January 25 for Hobart. Bluff. Dunedin. Lvttelton, and Wellington. Due Wellington February 3. Leaves same- day [or Sydney direct. Due Sydney February 7.

MARAMA,.s.s., leaves Sydney January 23, for Wellington direct. Due Wellington February 1. Leaves February 2, for Lyttclton, Dunedin. Bluff, Eoliart, and Melbourne. Duo Melbourno February 11. ULIMAP.OA, s.s., leaves Melbourno February 1, for Hobart, Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Wellington. Duo Wellington February 10. Leaves satno day for Sydney direct. Duo Sydney February 14. VICTORIA, s.s.. leaves Dunedin January "1. for Lyttclton and Wellington. Duo Wellington February 2. Leaves same day for northern ports and Sydney, - Duo Sydney February 10. I

OVERSEA SHIPPING.' STEAMERS TO ARRIVE. From London. STAR OF INDIA (duo about February 1), sailed on November 25, via Australian port 3 and Auckland. (Tyscr Lino, agents.) MAMAIU Iduo about January 27), M j]ed on December 1. via Auckland. (Shaw Savill and Albion Co., agents.) MUIUTAI (due about February 221. sailed on December 16. via Australian Darts Auckland, and Napier. (Tyscr. Line, agents') TONUAEIItO (duo about February 71 sailed 011 December 24, via Cape Town and llobuvt. . (New Zealand fahinpiiiK (jo!, a! COIUNTmO (due about February 2 1) sailed on January 5, via Cape Town and liobart. (Shaw, SaviU and Albiou fo" agents.) , „ nUAHINE (duo about March 6), sailed on January 21, via Cape Town and. Jlob'art (New Zealand Shipping Co., ageutß.)

From Liverpool. I SUEIIEY (duo about February 20), Bailed ou December 10, via Australian ports and Auckland. (E.-il.-S. Line, agents.) KENT (duo about Marcu 27), 6ailed on January 16, via Australian ports and Auckland. IF.-11.-S. Line, agents.) From Montreal. KAHAMEA (duo about January 10), sailed on November 13. via Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agent 6.) KUMAUA (duo about February 25). sailed on December 20 via, Australian ports and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) WHAKATAXE (duo about Marcli 27), sailed ou January 21, via Auckland. (New Zealand Skipping Co., agents.) From Now York, DALIIOEE (duo about February 20),' sailed on November 19, \ia Australian ports and Auckland. lA. and A. Line, cents.) MAODALA (due about March 2), sailed on December 10, via Australian ports. (Dalgety and Co., agents.) CHAN LEY (duo about > March 11), sailed on December 24, via Australian porta and Auckland. (Tyser Line, agents.) STKATIIENDIUCK (duo about March 1), sailed on December 10, via Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Co., agents.) From San Francisco. AOEANGI (due about February 2), sailed on January 11, via I'aneete and Earotonga. (U.S.S. Co., agents.) BAILEE TO AEEIVE. AEIEL, barque, sailed from Liverpool November IS. (Johnston and Co., agents.) BY TELEGEAPH. OVERSEA. SYDNEY. January 27. Arrived.—Wimmera (noon), Irom Auckland; Daniel (barque), from New Zealand. MELBOTJENE. January 27. Arrived.—Glensbec, from Hokiangn. COASTAL. ■ FRIDAY, JANUARY 27. ACOKLAND. Arived—lfokoia, from southern ports. Sailed.-fioseric (9 a.m.), for Wellington and Port Chalmers; Mamari, for Wellington. ONEIIUNGA. Arrived.—Bosamond (8.5 a.m.), from New Plymouth. . NAPIER. ' .' Arrived—Monowai (10,35 a.m.), from Wellington. To oail.-Himitangi (9 p.m.), for Wellington. HEW PLYMOUTH Arrived.—Earawa. (5.20 a.m.), from Onchunga. To sail. —Earawa (10.30 p.m.), for Wellington. . ■ ' . FOXTON. ' Arrivcd.-Gertio (9.15 a.m.), from Wellington. ' Sailed—Gertio (7.5 p.m.), for Wellington. 7 I'icTOx! Arrived.—Pateona (5.30 p.m.), from Wellington. ■ ." . ■ ■ ■ The Waverley put in at 11 a.m. through stress of weather. Sailed—Waverley (5.50 p.m.), for Wellington. MOTOEKA. : To sail.—Nikau (6 p.m.). for Wellington; Manaroa (7.30 p.m.), for' Wellington.

i KELSON. Arrived.—Nikau (6.30 a.m.), from ■Welling, ton. ■■-.■•

Soiled—JJikau (3.30 p.m.), for Jlotncka and Wellington.

WESTI'ORT. Arrived.—Koromiko (5.20 p.m.), from Wellington.' AKAItOA. Arrived.-Hincmca (4.45 p m.), from Lyttolton. ~ ■ • . LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Moeraki (8.10 a.m.). from Wellington j Mararoa (10 a.m.), from Wellington. To sail.—Ngahere {midnijlit), for Grcyinouth. Sailed.—Defender, for Greymouth and Hokitika; Cnuopus, for'Wcstport. Sailed—Mararoa (8.20 p.m.), for Wellington, with 210 passengers.

Sailed.—Moeraki, for Duncdin, Bluff, Hobart, and Melbourne. Passengers t SaloonTor Dunedin—Misses Cooper, Jonkius, Ferguson, Fairweather. Dodd. and Kirby, Mcsdamos Oooper, Boys-Smith, Hunan and 2 children, and Evans, Messrs. Buttcrworth, Lillcy, Desmoulins, Boss.. Ballantyne, Helms, and Napier. Tor Bluff—Misses Ponder (2), Mcsdnmes Mason .ind Ponder, Messrs. Sinclair, Mason, and Ponder. For Hobart—Miss Sandy, Mrs. Falck. For Mel-i bourne—Misses Kcan, Hartnell, Garidy, Tobin (3), - Thompson, and Keen, Mesdaraes Tatfersoll. Hautrhcy. Keen, and Fleti-her, Messrs. Tatters.ill, Kennctt, Keen* Denham, Haughey, and Fletcher.

:■' DDNEDIN. Arrived—Corinna; from Onehunga, Tia way ports. ?

Sailed.—Kaiapoi, for Onmaru, Timaru. and Nelson; Kotarc, for Invercargill and Riverton.

Sailed.—Tarawcra, for Auckland, via, way ports. Passengers: Saloon—For Lyttelton—Misses Scaif, Harsh, Harris, Smith, Mcsdamcs Pearson and 2 children, Speedy, Messrs. Pearson, Redstone, Fairbairn, Lamb, Downic, Tonkinson, Ilercus, Jacobs, Captain Weston. For Wellington—Misses Mallard, M'Leod. Carroll, Wilron. Miller. Stuart, Roberts {2), Mosdamcs Mallard and child, Aiken nud child. Sash, Brown, Rissman and 2 children. Messrs. Mallard. Rissmau, G.ntton. Wynlt. For Kapior—Misses Alvcs, Harcridge (2), Mr. Clark. For Gisborne—Mrs. Pnrlane. Mr.' Parlano.

KARAMEA STRANDING AFFAIR. On inquiry at the Marine Department yesterday it was learned .that the steamers Mangapapa and Wairau, which wore ashore at Karnmea recently, sustained no damage. An investigation into the grounding of tho two vessels will bo held shortly. NEW" YORK TO NEW ZEALAND. . Late last night the local agents of tho A. and A. Line received cable advise stating' that the steamer llerpagus left. New York for Wellington, via Australian ports and Auckland. The vessel is due to arrive here about April 17. MAMARI CALLS AT GISBOItNE. . •It is reported that tho Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's cargo steamer Mamari, from London, will, on her'way down tho coast from Auckland to Wellington, inako a call at Gisborno. She is therefore not due at this port until Wednesday next. '' ••' ETJAPEHU ARRIVES HOME. Cable advice received by the local offlco of tho New Zealand Shipping Company states that the Ruapehu, which left Wellington for London, via way ports on Decomber 15, arrived at Plymouth on' Thursday last after a passago of 41 days. She is expected to leave Home again for Wellington on February 18, being duo here about April 4. MTJRITAI AT MELBOURNE. Word has been received by Messrs. Bannatyne and Co., local agent for tho Tyser Lino, • stating that the Muritai, en route from Loudon to New Zealand ports, arrived at Melbourno on Thursday last after a fast passago of .39 days. Tho vessel makc3 calls at Sydney, Auckland, and Na. pier on her way to Wellington, and is due here about February 19. "^ N.Z.S. COMPANY'S MOVEMENTS. Anticipations in regard to tho departure of- tho Orari have not been realised, for the vessel is not to leave Wellington for Lyttclton. until, Monday. It is expected that tho chartered steamer Knight of tho Garter will leave Auck-land'to-day for Gdborne aud Napier, where she takes in Homeward cargo. Sho is duo here on February 9, and subsequently visits the Bluff, sailing from tho southern port for Homo about February 15. The Turakina is expected to arrive at Wellington, from Lyttclton on Friday next, and leaves for London, via way ports, on Thursday, February 9. . It is stated that the Waimate will mako Lyttclton her final port in tho Dominion, on February 8, and not Port Chalmers as ! was originally announced. CARGO BY THE PAKEHA. LARGE AND VALUABLE. Tho Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's 6teamcr Pakeha, which left Lyttclton on Monday night for London, took one of tho largest and most valuable cargoes that havo left New Zealand thia year for England. In round figures, tho value of tho steamer and her cargo and freight would prdbably bo between JSSOO.CCO and £750.000. Tho principal items in her great cargo were:—l2,7sl bales of wool, 65,599 carcucos of mutton, 17,207 cases of cheese, 2074 boxes of butter, and a large quantity of general produce and frozen sundries.

Following is a complete summary of the cargo taken by the l'nkeha:—From Lyttclton—For London: 3427 bales wool. 19,970 carcasses mutton and lamb, 7786 ■ crates cheese, 2071 boxes butter, 119 carcasses pork, 159 cases kidneys, 20 cases sweetbreads, 1 bale hair. 24 packages mails. For Monte Video: 120 live rams. From Auckland—For London: 403 bales wool, 75C0 carcasses lamb, 194 carcasses mutton, 92 carcasses pork, 28 quarters beef, 4623 sacks copra, 123 cases and 13 sacks kauri gum, 106 casks tallow, 16 casks pelts, 3 dumps sheepskins, 2 bales leather, 3 bales basils, 68 dumps tow, 266 bales hemp, 38 bales ~*ttoji, 93 cases motb.er-of-Eeii.tl shall. If)

sacks kava, 1705 pieces and 179 bundleß timber, 1 case rugs, 3 boxes pictures. For. Hull: 3 bales- wool. For Toronto: 10 bales wool and 2 casks pelts. For New" Ycrkt 922 cases and 10 casks gum. For Bremen: 102 cases and 302 sacks kauri Bum.. For Hamburg: 8 cases vanilla. From Gisborno—For London: 13,051 carcasses mutton and lamb, 1525 bales wool, 224 quarters beef, 63 casks tallow, 40 Casks pelts. 25' crates ■.kidneys.-'■•"■ From Napiorr-For London: 10,614 carcasses mutton and lamb, 755 quarters' beef, 3440 bales wool,. 208' crates kidneys, 110 casks tallow, 143 casks-pelts,'3l ca'As casings, 10 case 3 tongues. From. Wanganui—For London: 98 bales wool. From Patoa: 2732 cratea cheese. 55 bales flat, and 43 bales wool.' From Wellington:. 39C9 carcasses mutton, .10,338 carcasses lamb, 23 carcasses tegs, 755 haunches, 4 bags legs, and 191 shoulders muttdri, 500 quarters beef,. 5 "crates kidneys/-225 casks tallow, 70 casks pelt's,' 20' cask's' lard,. 458 bales flax, 3783 bales, wool,, and 15 balen sbeopskins. From-Nelson:'l4 bales'wool nn'd 2 bales sheepskins. From Duncdin: 6749 cratea cheese. :■ ,

'MODEL OF THE' OTWAT. " ■ ON EXHIBITION IN WELLINGTON; '. : What is said : to "be" one 'of the' finest models of any vessel yet seen in Wellington is on exhibition at the present time. This- is a complete model' of the Orient Lino's 12.C00 twin-screw Otway, one of the recent' additions, to the company's fleet. The model, which has been on exhibition at Duncdin and Christchurch, is 12ft. Ein. long, 4ft. 6in. high, and 2ft. 6in. in breadth, and weighs 15cwt. After exhibition hero it will be sent on' to Auckland, and thence back'to Sydney to the office:,of ; the- company. It is complete in every detail,'and is a very handsome piece of work. Tlio Union Steam Ship Company, wko iare tho. agents for the Orient. Line; have engaged one' of tho D.1.0.'s large windows'for tho purpose of allowing-the-Wellington public an opportunity;:.of. seeing class: of passenger ships aro trading from Australia to London ."at "the 'pfesent.'time.' Tho Otway leaves Sydney--fori .London--. ■, on. March 29. ,:. ••.-.. .; ;• ~.,.; ':.','.'..

"FJtOM. THF^-CHA-THAMs'.

NOKA NITEN-IN- BAD.WEATHEE V • Leaving Kapier-on Saturday, January..2lj at 1 p.m., tho 6team .trawler Nora Niv.cn arrived.at Mr. M'Lean's fishing station at Kaingaroa (Chath'ams) at.3 p.m. on day last. After having loaded some 12 tons of fish, consisting of about 500hapuka and 260 cases of bluo cod, tho .little vessel left again for Wellington at' 2 p.m.- on Tuesday last, and experienced-a, head tea and gale for the first few hours out. On Wednesday the weather came away from the westward, and it blew another gale. On Thursday tho wind shifted again to■tho eastward, blowing very: hard,'-' with .heavy rain until arrival in port at 6.30 a.m. yesterday, 64J honrs after, leaving the Islands. The Nora Niven will leave port for the Chatham Islands Fishery Company's depot this morning. It js reported that a - boiler used ■ for generatihe: steam for'the freezing .onirinc at Mr. M'Lean's station ha"3 became defective, and that the necessary'repairs will take some little time to complete... ■•

UNION COMPANY. MOVEMENTS. ■ En route from Greymouth to .Wellington, via way ports, the Mapourika was-to have loft the West Coast port for Westport at 7.30 p.m.. yesterday. She is scheduled to leave Nelson at 9 p.m. to-day for' Picton, arid is' expected to leave tho latter port at 4 a.m. to-morrow for Wellington. She should show up between 8 and 9 a.m.

The *Patcena. is to come direct, from Nelson to Wellington on her return, trip, leaving the' latter port at:] midnight tonight. ' ' -

Navua, t.s.s., left • Suva for. Wellington, via Auckland, at 3 p.m. on Thursday. She is expected to arrive at the northern port on Monday, and at .Wellington towards tho end of nest week.

Due hero to-morrow from Enst Coast bays, the Haupiri is to leave Wellington on the return trin (includine Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland) on Monday after-

. The Waipori and Kotuku are to clear Wellington for Westnort to-day, and ■ the Komata is to leave'the coal nort, for bero to-day with cargo for' tho Westport Coal Company.

At about 2.30 yesterday- afternoon tho wharf in the vicinity of tho' man-o'-' war steps presented a-very busy, scene.for. poinc ton minutes. The cause, was the embarkation of somo hundred men from 11.M.5. Cambrian, who had been, out to Trcntham "under canvas" for a week's musketry practice. Another detachment is to come ashore on Monday to undergo a 6imilar training. ■' ~

Tho training ship Dartford arrived at Newcastle at 1 a.m. on Tuesday to load tor Lyttclton.

"London" bas= been ■ rubbed --but- -.and "Duncdin" painted in its place on the stern of the Union Company's recently-imported collier Kowhoi; Additional winches are being fitted, and other improvements , introduced- in order to fit her for the Grey-moutb-Gisborno coal trad:.'

The coamings for three large, hatchways aro being constrncted at tho Port Chalmers docksido for' the Flora;' which is being transformed from a cargo and passenger craft-to a coal-carrier.

About the end of nest week the Union Company's large tramp steamer Waitemata, which arrived at Hobart on Monday, will leave tho Tosmanian port for Bombay with hardwood. Tho Aparima, another of the company's tramp' steamers, i 3 expected to leave Melbourne about February 11 for the United Kingdom, with a wheat cargo. ",.'''. '..'.""" ". .'. '

' On her way down to. jbyttciton from Wellington Captain Bollons, of tho Ilincmoa, made an exhaustive survey for thd uncharted rock between tho mouths of the Waian and Conway Rivers, which the. master of tho fishing .vessel-Wairoa.recently reported. The llinemoa. found the rock at tho position mentioned: '",.'.''' "■■'■•■

-Tho Marine Department are in; receipt of advice which -states that outer ' red buoy at the Bluff has been carried away by tho steamer Breeze, and will be replaced as soon as the weather moderates. Telegraphic advice received-, from Picton yesterday stated that the Wavorloy, bound from Nelson to 'Wellington, put in there for shelter at 11 a.m. . The 1 vessel is' expected to rench-port some time this morning, and sails .this afternoon for Nelson and West Coast. ...•-'

Messrs. Johnston and Co.. local agents for Messrs. llicliixrd&m and Co., Napi-r advise that the Kahu will Ip-mx f«- v n . pier direct at noon to-day with transhipments ex Athcnie. pi,o returns to Wellington via the East Coast.

Owing to bad weather the'Wainica, is detained at Gisborne,-..and 'conseoncntly she will not arrive here until Tuesday next, leaving tho same day for Nelson and West Coast. .

On Tuesday nest tho Anchor Line's steamer Nikau will go nn on the Patent Slip for cleaning and ..painting She will, be followed by the Maoribnd Steamship- Company's . Eunei'dalo on' Wednesday.' It is understood that an. alteration has" been made in regard to the use of the slip nv tie Kaitoaj,

. Mr. M'Narn, who has lately been reliev-- ! ns , ln i ho Passenger department at the. local office of the Union ■. Company, !eft Wellington ..by the Warrimoo for Sydney yesterday. He joins tho Aparima, aa purser on .. the irun up to Calcutta and back. .

tJmiF th ß''Pntilii.-.'T7hich arrived . from' '.'(' LyUolton yesterday afternoon, sails for the French Pass to pick up :a - load- of ■ .'•. sheep for Westport. Subsequently she sails ■■■ with timtar? St , C °- * P ° rt to Onehunga; :

■ •At. daybreak this" morning the F.-H-S lanes Nairnshire is expected to,clear for ~: SS? r ?' j? d L l -tt * lto n to complete' Hom- -', warn loading. }- L

Mr. H. Houghton, pniser. of the Warrimoo, ashore for orders .yesterday, ins place being taken by. Mr.'C: J. Gar: wood late of. the Maori. Mr. F. D. Sucking, fourth engineer of the Warrimoo. also left the vessel here yesterday.

Leaving here on January 31 the Athenic now alongside tho Queen's Wharf,. proceeds to Lyttelton to complete discharge. .From the latter port she.visits Gisborne,'Napier, Lyttelton, and Wellington in the order named for loading, purposes.'