SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 11110, 6 May 1911, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

4 PHASES OF THE MOOX. MAY. Day. hr. in. First Quarter 6 044 a.m. Full moon u 5 W p.m. Last quarter 21 B£3 p.m. New moon 28 554 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 2.1 p.m.; sets, 11.59 p.m. HIGH V.WTKI!. To-day, 10.47 a.m.; 11.7 p.m. To-morrow, 1140 a.m.; midnight. SUN. Sun l-isos to-day, CM a.m.; sols, 4.53 p.m. ARRIVALS. FRIDAY, MAY 5. I'APAEOA. s.s. (2.30 a.m.), 6563 toils, Bower, from Auckland. OI'AWA, s.s. (5.45 a.m.), 110 tons, NicliolaE, from filenheim. JIAJTAItOA, s.s. (5.45 a.m.), 122 tone, Hart, from Motueka. MAOltl, s.s. (6.55 a,m.l, 3393 tons, Aldwcll, from Lyttclton.—l6o saloon and 85 steerago passenger.". 11.M.5. CAMBRIAN , , B .s. (7.<0 a.m.), 4360 ton«, 9KC h.p., 10 u'uiis, Captain Gaunt, from Sydney, v-.-.i Norfolk Iplruid. MOA'NA, s.s. (6.30 a.m.), 3913 tons, Collins, from Lyttelton. Passenger!;: Saloon—Misses Clark, .Sutherland. Kilgour, Morton, ilant, Moore, Hay, Stublis. Mesdamcs Clark, Cantroll. Wright, Crawford, Meisrs. Wilkinson, Kawson. Dyer, Kilgour. Hay, Mant, Diithie, Mills, Mtinro, Dwyer, Uock, Gibson, Crawford, Page and son, Killiburgh; 12 steerage. KOKOMIKO, s.s.' (11.50 a.m.), 1541 tone, King, from Wostport. STOltMBIRI), s.s. (11.45 a..m.), 217 tons, Dowell. from Wanganui. AHAJIUHA, s.s. (3.45 p.m'.), 1596 tons, Lambert, from Picton. Passengcre—Excursionists. HAUPIEI, s.s. (5.20 p.m.), 715 tons, Morrison, from Auckland, East Coast bays, and Picton. WIMMEEA, R.s. (5.35 p.m.), 3022 tons, Waller, from Sydney, viti northern ports. KEGULUS. s.s. (5.30 p.m.), 701 tons, Tointoii, from Westport. NGAKU, scow (8.30 p.m. in the stream), 120 tons, liven, from Tonga Hay. WAIMEA, s.s. (9 p.m.), 454 tons, Wildman, from Jlapier. DEPARTURES. FRIDAY. MAY 5. KAMOXA, s.s. (9.35 a.m.), 1425 tons, Walton, lor Westport. PATEEtfA, s.s. (12.50 p.m.), 1212 tone, Carey, for■l'iclon and Kelson. Passengers: Saloon—For Pietou—Mi:-S2s Watson, Bankiii, Lucas, Thompson (2), Vavasour, Guthrie, union, Mesdamcs Hankin, Guthrie, Lucas, Messrs. Angus, Kirkwood, CaldwcU. i'or Nelson-Misses Winton, .Mant. Smith, Wilson, Uimant, Shepherd, Hall, Allen, Gibson, Moidame3 Kobinson, Thomas, Platt, Bethwaito, llcadiand, Levy, Bulmer, Inch, Baumber, Messrs. Hobinson, Davidson, Parsonage, Headland, Winton, Inch, Levy, Egden, Simmons, Cock, l-'aney, Miller, Davidson, Dimaut, Johns, Price, Norman, O'Kourke, Cobeldick, Mant, Tnomas, Bunker, Penshead. WAVEHLEY, s.e. (4.45 p.m.), 157 tons, Purvis, for Greymouth. KAPUNI, 6.5. (5.15 p.?n.), 150 tons, Jackson, for Picton. OPAWA, s.s. (5.45 p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, for Blenheim. KAPITI, s.s. (7.50 p.m.), 242 tous, Sawyers, lor Waoiganui. MAORI, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 3339 tons, Aldwell, for Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Turnbull, li'Cartney, Low. Kerr, Mayne,. Arrow, Newman, Johnson, Maling, Hcaphoy, King, Hamilton, Barr, Whyto, Kellanewett, Norton, Eeploy, Nurse Wheeler, Seaward, Skinner, Mesdamcs Stopford, Nicoll, Green and child, Louisson, Williams (2), Johuton, Lake, Whitcombe, Curtis, Cohen, Colin, Brett, Wood, Trigg, Strouts, Low, Docaldson, Francis, llayno, Buttcrworth, Smith, Wiuchcombe, S-evteri!, Heaphey, Emerson, Drydcu, Turner, Orr, Valance, Shields, Mowalt, Messrs. Bathwick, Andrews, Masters Andrews (2), Ross, liceeli, M'Kellan, Brown, I'urkis, Harper, M'Clure, Lund, Nicoll, Hon. Louisson, Scott, Curtis, Cohen, Andrews, Colin, dimming, Tyers, Pilcher, Parrington, Htrouts, Fintlly (2), Scviers, Ferguson, Donby, Uallin, Laurcnson, Raiusford, Livington, llodßkins, Lodge, . Pragnell, Clark, Prescott, Home (2), Turner, Dr. Marehant, Wild, Wilson, Dryden, Albeston, Thompson, Donaldson, Simes, King (3). Morrison, Jackson (2), Tomtinson, Alexander, Neilson, Dell. Spraggon, Mowatt, Binns, Sicholls; 50 steerage. MOANA, s.s. (Bl<o p.m.), 3915 tons, Worrall, for Sydney. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Hodder (2), Mclfaren, Brodritt, Grice, Martin. Garner, Bassett, Pathcrn, Kuch, MauEted, William?. King, Buchanan, Slowart, C. Stewart, Stubbles, MiUcrtou, Tuck, Isaacs, Steward (2), liobcrtshaw, Underbill, Mesdamcn Hodder. ' Carmfard, Martin, Ebcrf, Zachariah, Cohen, Garner, Nicholls, and-'3'-children, Alexander, Lyons, Ingcrton, OT.onrlie nnd 3 children, Crombic, Perec. Webster, Robertson, MontMioro, Randi'H, Toogood (2),. BUUot, Scobic, Mont.somcrie, Young. Bond, Knight, Knight, Bull, Hovang, Wright, Bedell, Mauley, Bain, Smyth, Vortiic, Dv.-ycr, Go'.dic, Haußhton, Maken, Carr and infant, Messrs. Mather, Solomon, Maxwell. Pinkcrton, Bcnsbcy, Snrangc. Brauchlin, Lewis, Lizzard, Howes, Ebert, Zachariah, Cohen, Frinch, Hyde, Younseon, Montifiore, Spencc (2), James, Tumor, Carter, Speedy, Linton. Flommini;, Nicholls, O'Rourkc. Crombio, Pierce, Webster, Booth. Willilcin". Vounp. Gibson, 11 avward, Montifiore. Bond, Toogood, Bull, Hauahton. O'Rourke, Scobic, Carr, Scott, DeMcstcll. Tregcar. Williams, Avon, Harrington, Hcvaiig. Wsllings. Johnson, Rev. Stubb, Taylor, QucUiim, Coulsou, Cleave, Underbill, "Marks. Goldre. AiiEticc, Haughton. Robinson, Maher (2). Grey, Murphy, Sargent, Forrest, Yrtodford, Jackson, Ganc. SATURDAY, MAi' 6. WIMMEP.A. R. 5. (0.15 a.m.), 3022 tons, Waller, for Lyttelton and Dumidiii. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Wairau, Karamea, May 6. lnvcrtay, Montreal, via. Auckland, May 6. Kiripaka, Patca, May 6. Pohcrun, Grcyniouth, May G. Kotuku, Grcyniouth, May 0. Kennedy, Jlangarakau, May 6. Alexander, Nelson, Motueka, Hay 6. Aorere, Patea, May 6. Blenheim, Blenheim. May 6 t Huia, Wanganui, May 6. ■ Kirinaka, Patca. May 6. Mararoa, Lyttelton, May 6. Wakatu. Lyttelton, Kaikoura, May 6. llurii, Napier, East Coast, May 6. Patcona. Nelson, Picton, May 6. Moa, Wanganui, May d. Mapourika, Went Coast, Nelson, May 6. Kini, Onchungp., May 7, Wairau, Karamea. May 7. Kia. Ora, Picton, May ;'. Komata, Westport, May 7, Opawa, Blenheim, May '. Mann., Patea, May 7. Maori, Lyttelton, May 7. Rosamond, Onch'unga, Now Plymouth, May 7. Tarawcra, Diinc'lin. Lyttelton, May 7. Norfolk, WaiiKiimii. May 7. Breeze, Lyttelton, May 7. Queen of the South. Foxton, May 7. Jane Douglas, Karamea. May 7. Hipnlc, nis'ioniß, Picton, May 8. Kaliu, Akitie. May 8. Nikau, Nelson, Motueka. May 9. Hauroto, Auckland, Gisborne, Napier. May 9. Hinenioa, northern liirhthmiMS, May 9. Whangapc, Timaru, Lyttelton, May 10. Flora, southern ports, Mny 10. llriez Izcl, New York, Auckland. May 10. Wimmera, Diinediu, Lyttolton, May 11. Monowai, Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, May 12. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Ktormbird, Wanganui, May 6. Waime.-i, West Coast, Mny 6. Alexander, Nelson, Motueka. May 6. Blenheim, Blenheim, May 6. Mararoa, Lyltclton, May 6. Arahura, Picton, Nelson, West Coast, May 6. Kiripaka, Patea. May 6. Huia, Wanganui, May 6. Eegulus, Wcstport, May 6. Koromiko. Lyttelton, May 6. Pohcrna, Grcvmonth, May 8. lnvcrtay, Lyttclton. May S. Haupiri, Napier, Gisbornc, East Coast, Auckland. May 8. Aorcre, Patca, May 8. Opawn. Blenheim. May 8. Moa, Waneanui, May 5. Kapuni. W.-iujranui. May S. Maim. Patea. May 8. Patcena. Pictou, Nol«on. May 8. Maori, Lyttelton, May 8. Breeze. Picton, Wangar.ui. May 8. Kennedy. Nelson, West Const, May 0. Queen of the South, Foxlon, May 8. Manaroa, lfnvelock, May 8, Wakatu. Kaikoura, Lyttelton, May 8. T.iraivcra, Napier, Gisbornc, Auckland, Mny 8 Ilnuroto. LyKcHon, Duncdin, May 9. Mnpourikn, Nelson. West Const, May 9. Ripple. Nauior, (Jiphirne. May 9. Jane Douehs. Hokitika, May 9. Nikau, Nelson. Motucko.. May 9. Kotuku, Greymouth. Mny 9. Kini, Greymouth, May 9. Dora, Westport. Greymouth, May 10. Rosamond, Xen- Plymouth, Onohiinga, M:iv 10. Kin. Ora, northern ports. London, May 10. Norfolk. Lyttelton. Avoninouth. May 10. Wimmcrc-, northern porK». Sydney, May 11, Monowai, Lytleltnn, Duncdin, Mny 12, INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OP STEAMERS. WARRIMOO, s.s., left Melbourne Mny 3, for Jlobart. B!uT. Diincdin, Lyttolton, and Wellington. Diiv Wellington May 12. Leaves same day for Sydney direct. Duo Sydney. May 16. "MOEP.AKI, 5.5.. loaves Sydney May 6 for Wellington direct. Duo Wellington May 10. Loaves May 11 for Lyttolton, Duncdin, Bluff, Hobaxt. and Melbourne. Due MelL bourne May 20,

WIMMICRA. s.s.. leaves Dur.cdin May 9 for IjyttcUon ami Wellington. Due Wellington .M:iy 11. Loavco samo day for mrtlierii ports anil Sydney. Due Sydney liny 19. VICTOHIA, ?.*., loaves Sydney May 10 for Auckland, (iishonio, Napier, and Wellington. Duo Wellington May 19. Leaves Eimc day for Ly Helton and Dunedin. OVERSEA SHIPPINC. STEAMEKK TO ARRIVE. From London. NIWAIIU (due about May 191, Railed on March 18. via Australia, Auckland, and Napier. Cl'ytor Line, agents.) STAR OJ-' CANADA (duo about May 26), tailed on March 22, via. Australia, Auckland, anil Napier. (Tyser Line, aßcnts.) lONIC (duo about May 15), Failed on March 30, via Cape Town and Jlobart. (Shaw, -Savill and Albion Co., agents.) ]'AKJ:HA (duo about May 22), sailed on April 8, via Auckland. (Sltaw, Savill and Albion Co., aßcnis.) STAR OF SCOTLAND (duo about Juno 52), sailed on April 5, via Australia, Auckland, an.l Napier. (Tyrer Line, ageutc.) TURAIiIKA (duo about May 30), jailed on April 16, via Capo Town and liobart. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) MATATUA (duo about Juno 8), sailed on April l<l, via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill and Ajlik.ii Co.. aeonls.) ATIIKMC (duo about Juno 13), sailed on April 27, via Cape Town and Hobart. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., agents.) MARERE (due about July 16), Bailed on April 22, via Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and Napier. (Tyscr Line, agents.) From Liverpool. MORAYSIIIRE (duo about May 17), Eailod on March 4, via. Australian ports and Auckland. (l-.-H.-S. Line, agents.) DELPHIC (duo about. May 12), sailed on March 10, via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co.. agents.) DRAYTON (iRANC.E (duo about May 25), sailed on April 1. via Cape Town. (P.-11.-S. Line, agents.) From Montreal. INVEKTAY (duo to-day), Bailed on February 18, via Melbourne and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) WAKANUI (duo about Juno 5), sailed on March 26, via Australia and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co.. agents.) ASCOT (duo about July 26), ' sailed on April 23, via Australia and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From New York. SWANLEY (due about May 22), eailcd on February 10, via, Australia and Auckland. (A. and A. Line, accnts.) BRIEZ IZEL (due about May 10), sailed on February 21. via, Auckland. (Vacuum Oil Company, agents.) STAR OF AUSTRALIA (duo about May 18), sailed on March 8, via Australia and Auckland. PARTiIENIA (duo about Juno 17), sailed on March 29, via Australia and Auckland. (Dalgcty and Co., agents.) MIMIRO (duo about July 10), sailed on April 18, via Australia and Auckland, (A. and A. Line, agents.) From Philadelphia. JOHN lIARDIE (due about May 18), sailed on March 12, via Auckland. (Ciollin and Co., agents.) From Calcutta. WAITEMATA (due about May 16). sailed on April 10, via Singapore, Java, and Auckland. (U.S.S. Co., agents.) SAILERS TO ARRIVE. DTJNCEAIfi, bnrqr.e, sailed from Liverpool March 10. (Johnston and Co.. agents.) AUSTRALIA, Italian ship, sailed from Marseilles April 8. (Briscoe and Co., agents.). BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. LONDON, May 5. Arrivcd.-Muritai. from tho Bluff. SYDNEY, May 5. Arrived.—Waipori-, at 5 a.m.; Victoria (10.30 a.m.), from Auckland; Ihua (11 a.m.), from New Zealand. COASTAL. FRIDAY, MAY 5. OSEIiuNQ A..' Arrived—Rosamond (7.15 a.m., from Now Plymouth. NAPIEH. Arrived.—Monowai (11.50 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Wimmera (1.30 a.m.), for 'Wellington. EAST CAPE. ll.M.S.'Pioneer I'i.fescd' cast : at 11.45 a.m. HEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived—Rara-.va, (5.30 a.m.), from Onehunga. CASTLEPOINT. Arrivcd.-Kahu (3.45 p.m.), from Wellington. WAKGANDI Arrived— Slormbird (0.45 a.m.), from Wellington; Httia (11.25 a.m.), and Arapawa (12.7 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed—Moa (4.15 p.m.), for Wellington. PATEA. Arrived—Aororo (2.50 p.m.), from Wellington. I'ICTON. Arrived.—Arabura (4 a.m.), from Wellington; Patcena (4.55 p.m.), from Wellington. BLKXIIEia. Arrived.—Blenheim (0.20 a.m.), from Wellington. Railed.—Blenheim (9.30 p.m.), for Wellington. NELSON. Arrived—Alexander (5.15 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed—Alexander (8 p.m.), for Wellington. ' MANGARAKAU. Sailed—Kennedy (1 p.m.), for Wellington. KARAMEA. Arrived.—Jane Douglas (2.35 p.m.), from Wellington. GREYMOUTII. Arrived.—Taviuni (4.15 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Pohcrua (2.40 a.m.). for Wellington; Kotuku ( 6p.ni.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived— Kotorua, (7.Z3 a.m.), and TJlimai'oa (7.45 a.m.), from Wellington; Mararoa (C.55 a.m.), -and llarpagus (8.15 a.m.), from Wellington; Kairaki, from Grcyniouth. Sailed—Mararoa (6.30 p.m.), for Wellington, with 140 passengers: Wakatu, for Kaikoura and Wellington; Ulimaroa, for Dunedin. 'J'IMARU. Arrived.—Whangape (6.30 p.m.), from Newcastle. DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Flora, from< Wcstport; Corinna and Storm, from northern ports. Sailed.—Tarawcr.i, for Auckland. PasGcngers: For Lyttclton-Mi.;i<cs Bull, Wellaee, Roberts, llpwrs. Mayer, Chamberlain. For Wellington—Messrs. Stiiblw, Crow, Prince, Captain C. M'Donald. For Kapier— Messrs. M'Laehlan. Scott. For Gisborno— Mr. lil'Kinlay and child. For Auckland— Hits. Long.

MUHITAI MAKES GOOD PASSAGE.

Local agents for the Tyser Line of steamers have received advice statins that the Muritai arrived at London on Tlnircday Inst. Leaving Wellington on March 26 the vessel cut the distance out in the good time of 33 days. WIM.MEUA LATE. It was 5.35 p.m. before the Huddart-Par-ker sloauicr Wiiumera nrrived at Wellington from northern ports and Sydney yesterday. The delay was caused through the vessel meeting bad weather between Auckland and Oisbornc. As soon as she made fast n start was rondo to work cargo, but it wan after midnight-before she cleared for Lyttclton and Unnedin. ■ CORINTniC ARRIVES HOME. Cabled advice received by the local agents of the Shaw, Savill nnd Albion Company states that IS.M.K. Corinthic. which Ictt Wellington for London, via way ncrto, on March 23, arrived at Plymouth on Thursday afternoon—her duo dale. Jl.jr.S. CAMBRIAX IX PORT. 11.M.5. Cambrian arrived at Wellington at 7.« a.m. yesterday from Sydney, via Lord Jlowe Island and Norfolk Island. She made a ftay of a conple of hours at Lord Howe Island, and delivered mails. Four hours were cnent at Norfolk Island. Thewarship is anchored in the stream taking in siipnlicii. Her future movements have not been decided on. HK3ISZ IZKIi WITH OIL. Upon inquiry at the Vacuum Oil Company'.-, office* yesterday it was ascertained thai their chartered steamer Hnez Izol is expected to leave Auckland for Wellington on Monday night. She comes from New York, and Ins "bout <!5.C00 cases of oil to discharge at this port. It will be Wednesday night or Thursday morning before she (,'cts here. MESSIiS. JOHNSTON AND CO.'H VESSELS. Oonr-eciucnl. upon the steamer Manaroabeing laid up fur annual overhaul at Wellington, the following arrangements have been undo by Ifcssiv. Johnston and Co. in regard to their steamers:- , At midday to-day the Mo.i arrives at Wellington 'from fraiiganui. She leaves for Motueka- at noon on Monday, nrrlving back here on Wednesday morning, leaving again the same night for Davelock and Sounds. llui'i, s.s., arrives in port from Waneanni to-day. She returns thence on Tuesday night. On Wednesday night she leaves Wincauui for Motueka direct,

MOAXA FOR SYDNEY. Shortly before nino o'clock last night, the Union Company's 6teanicr Moaua. left tlio Queen's Wharf, Wellington, for Sydney direct. As far as her passenger accommodation is concerned, she is a full Ehip. In addition to tho ordinary accommodation, extra Bpaco lias been utilised in tho No. 4 hold 'tween decks. A largo crowd of people were on tho wharf to see the departing steamer away. The Mcana connects with the Orient liner Osterley, tho latter being duo to nrrivo at London in timo for the Coronation celebrations. KENT'S OUTWARD CARGO. Leaving Lyttclton on April 30, the F.-If.-S. Line's steamer Kent took tho following from Neiv Zealand ports.—l 74 casks tallow, 6 casks beef, 11/07 sacks wheat, 5114 sacks peas, 75?6 quartern beef, £623 carcasses mutton, 75,917 carcasses lambs, 41 pieces veal, liOs pieces beef. 30 boxes meat, 204 boxes but tor, 4453 crates cheese, 67 cases kidneys, 8 sacks tails, 1212 carcasses pork, 39 crates beef, 844 bags beef, 172 buttocks beef, <6 casks casings, ICO bags beans, 144 bales hemp, El cases honey, <98 dumps tow, '.(,>, csras preserved mea'.s, Gs,oCoft, timber, 4 tons bark, 2COO sacks sand, and a quantity of sundries. PAPAKOA, FROM LONDON.. ' At 2.30 a.m. yesterday the Now. Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Paparoa arrived in tho stream (via Auckland), and berthed, some hour.3 later, at the Tar.v naki Street Wharf. She left the Royal Albert Docks on March 5, and anchored in tho Thames, where 2000 packages of powder were taken on. board. Shortly after noon on the same day,.she commenced her long, voyage to Auckland. Fins weather w.is met with until H.obart was reached, when a south-easterly gale was encountered. This was followed by unsettled weather, and heavy rain until the North Cape was rounded. 'Iho Paparoa arrived at Aucl'.hiul en April 24, and, afisr- landing explosives and 45C0 tons of general cargo, lett for Wellington on Tuesday last. The vessel is under Hie command of Captain N. E. Bower, who has the following officers associated with him :-Chicf, Mr. H. \V. Wynward; second, Mr. R. 11. Ulack; third, Mr. 11. T. Foil; fdurth, Mr. F. J. Gaulton. Mr. 11. E. Ridler is chief engineer, Mr. J. If. Jlalcolmson rccond, Mr. W. Morris third. Mr. D. Jlair assistant-third, a:id Mr. J. 11. liailack fourth. The chief refrigerator is Mr. If. Dix and Mr. ]!. Good second. Jlr. E. L. Merchant is the chip's surgeon, while Mr. T. Dell is in charge of the victualling department. UNION COMPANY'S BOATS. At 2 p.m. yesterday the Rosamond left Onshunga. for Now Plymouth Mid Wellington. She is duo hero to-morrow., and sails again on the ro'.urn trip at noon on Wednesday. Coal-laden, the Koluku leaves cJrcymouth for Wellington to-d.iy. She lcturna to tho West Coast port after discharge. Mapourika, r.s., continued her journey from Wcstport to Wellington, via way ports, at 2 p.m. yesterday. She calls at Nelson this morning, and should wnch port this evening.. The Wauaka leaves Westport for Auckland at 4 a.m. to-day, A nro'cctcd dop.nrture from Onolmnga for Wellington is tho Kini. She sails uiday witli part cargo of Westport. coal. On Tuesday she leaves here for Groymoiith. Duo in port from Grcymouth to-d.-iy, the Pohoriia, should lcine on the return trip on Monday nfcht.. ■ The Haupiri arrived from Auckland, East Coar.t bays, Cisborne, Napier, and Pieton last evening. She leaves on Monday for Auckland, via bays. Arriving in port, with part cargo of coal, from Westport yesterday, the turret steamer Kcromiko is expected to clear for Lyttclton with, the remainder to-day. On Wednesday next the col!ior\yiiang:;po is due at Wellington from Westport, Timam. and Lyttclton. She has part cargo of coal to discharge hero. Mr. C. 11. Broughton, late pr.r?er on fevcral of the Union Company's ste-iincrn, was a pa:-senjer \i Sydney by the Moana last evening. He is about to undertake study for another branch of seafaring life. Mcwrs. C.-.stendyk and Focke, local agents for toe Norddcutsi'hcr-Lloyd K.S. Co., havo received cabled advice that the i>.;:. Scliarnhorel, from Ilremen, Antwerp, and Southampton, arrived at Sydney on Thursday iiftornoon. Passengers for Wellington will arrive next Wednesday by the Sydney steamer. Up lill tin early hour this mornin~ tliero was no fign of the New Zealand Shipping Company'?; chartered irtoaiuer Inv.eriay, from New York, via Auckland. On arrival in port, the vessel berths at No. 16 Ocrvois Quay to discharge. After completing discharge at southern ports, the tteamer Marpagus— recently at Wellington from New York under charter to the A. and A. Line-proceeds to Port Pirie to load for Europe. Twenty-one■ liorsos were shipped to Sydney List night by the Moan.-.. The Marine Department were nilvlscd that the llincmoo, was to have left Kaiparo ror Maniikau last iiisrht. She is due at Wellington on Wednesday. To-morrow the F.-H.-S. steamer Norfolk arrives in port from Wanpinui. and berths at the Glasgow Wharf. On Wednesday tho vessel sail-i for Lyttclton and Avonniouth, leaving the former port about May 15. The steamer Pnpamii, which left Melbourne on April "2 for London, put into Portland on Monday, April 24. The \csssl met with an accident to her machinery through the breaking of a i:team pipe. The brolicn part wns taken ashore the following day. and it wr.3 hoped she would bo dispatched for Homo tho fame evening. The Koiuata. will not reach Wellington from Westport until to-morrow evening. Kia Ora, s.s., left Timaru for Pieton last niffhl. Klw will be hen; to-morrow or Monday, and sails for northern ports and London at dawn on Wednesday. Mr. R. fi. Rudd has joined the Maori as aselstant-iiurscr. Arriving here, from Knramca. to-morrow, the Wahuu will go up on the slip on Tucsda". She should l:s ready for tea again en Thursday next. Messrs. liannntyuo and Co., local agents for thi! steamer Nikau, advise that t-lio vessel is expected to coinplotc overhaul at Ncton on Monday. She leaves there tho same iiie l, .!. for Wellington, and lakes up her usuai nimiiiiK between Wellington, Nelson, .uid Motueka lit 5 p.m. oil' Tuesday. H is hoped to dispatch the Westport Coal Company's steamer Jteculus from Wellington for Wcitpc-rt to-night.

The will with t*w codicils of tlio Into Sir John Ami, the famous cnninew and contractor for tho Nile Dam, l\as been urovisionally proved at ,£1(100,000,