SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1280, 8 November 1911, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS.

6 PHASES OF THE MOON. NOVEMBER. Day. h.m. Full moon 7 3 18 a.m. Last quarter 13 6 50 p.m. New moon 21 8 19 a.m. First quarter 29 1 12 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 9.6 p.m.; sets, 5.45 a.m. Thursday. , HIGH WATER. To-day, 5.17 a.m.; 5.55 p.m. To-morrow, 6.13 a.m.; 6.49 p.m. SUN. Sun rites to-day, 4.30 a.m.; sets, 6.37 p.m. ARRIVALS. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7. WHAKATANE, s.s. (2.20 a.m.), 5902 tons. Barnes, from Auckland. CLAN OGILVEI', s.s. (5 a.m.), 1683 tops, Swanston, from Bun bury, via Ncwcastie. MARAROA, s.s. (6.35 a.m.), tons. Manning, from Lyttelton. Passengers: Salooli— Misses Mills (2), Green, Jones, Jenkins, Barr, Clili'ord, Champterloup. Hay, Budd, Watuon, Jenkins, Bund, Parnne, Ureen Island Choir l"-:3), Mesdames Lowry, Gilford and child, Mundell and child, Bardey, Jenkins, Warren, Sims. Jackson, Peterson, Willis, Bishop Grimes, Captain Sundfctrum, Dean Regnault, Captain Munfo, Rev. Laws, Rev. Fathers Fahey and Smith, Dr. Karl Kuiwn, Messrs. Smith, Davies. Lowry, Perkins, Dixon, Murisoii, Duncan, Mundell, Halley, Molincaux, Campbell, Bourne, Bailey, Bartley, Jones Andrea, Ncttleton, Charters, Banks. Rountree. liuster, Davifi, Jenkins, Taylor. Triggs, Wright, llargreaves, Hill (2), Trillitt. Nichols, Howden, Parkes, Myos, Hofarth, Raynor, White, Baker, Stemart, Sims. Wilson, Milne, Wolfram Golden, Webb, Nelson, Cunningham, Couston, Hull, Jackson, Wiliis, Hatch. Siuythc, Moore, Pricc, Reid, AJlen (2). Bell, Hceley, Ruddick, Clark, Roberts, Morris, Jackson, Thomson, Crighton,. Deviae, George, Taylor, aud 39 steerage. MONOWAI, s.s. (7.50 a.m.). 3£3 tons, Robertson, from Auckland, Gisborne, and papier. Passengers: Saloon—Mrs. Carter, Messrs. Croll, Spear, Balakian, Grocit, Kelly, Brabazon; 4 steerage. KAITOA, s.s. (7.25 a.m.), 3C5 tons, Graham, f-rom Nelson. NIKAU, s.s. (7.40 a.m.), 245 tons, Wildman. sen., from Nelson. AORERE. s.s. (12.50 p.m.), 77 tons, Fisk, from Patea. PATEENA, e.s. (11.50 p.m.), 1212 tons, Watson, from Nolson and Picton. Passengers: Saloon—Mit? us Hawkins, Carter, Asquith, Werrell, Elsmore, Kirton, King, Seldon, Giblin, Gow, Ward, Mesdames Pawson, Morris, Essou, Marton, Redwood, Field and 2 children, Morrin, Muncaster, Baird, Coghlan, Shane, Green and 2 children, Boyd. Wilson, Ilamraond and 4 children, Jeffreys, Pearch, Watts, Mcadam, Mitchell, Messrs. Shand, Grcenheld, Griffith, Haycock, Wiflin, Midlane. Natusch, Crommclin, Redwood, Morris, Bond. White, Simpson, Gammie. Fuller, Master Fuller, Hcaly, Brown, Haliigan, Reb. Robb. Bagge, Holdsway, Humphreys, llumhproys and child, Toswell and son, Stuart, Guthrie. Morrison. Jlorton, Chambers, Major Mayficld, Green, Clark, Poynton, Cooper, Hammond, Lewis, Moss, Admorc, Watts. Lain?, Rowling, Ellaoorabe. Cameron, Hodgson, Bonnington, Tyril, Ballingw, Faneelow, Pratt, Green; 14 steorage. DEPARTURES. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7. ROSAMOND, s.s. (1.10 a.m.), 721 tons, Whyborn, for Picton, Nelson, New Plymouth, and Onehunga. MiAHKRE, s.s. (1.45 a.m.), UOO tons, Dilner, for Greymouth. TAIN CI, s.s. (2.30 p.m.). 128 tons, Jensen, for Patea. ARAPAWA, s.s. (4.25 p.m.), 263 tons, Corby, for Wanganui. RURU, s.s. (5 p.m.), 65 tons, Pcttcrscn, for Napier. MAPOUiUKA, 5.3. (5.10 p.m.), 12C3 tons, Ritchie, for Nelson and West Coast. Passengers—Saloon : For Nelson—Miss Burns, Mesdames Edwards, Fanning, Webster, Nurse Fanning, Messrs. Edwards, White. For. Westport—Mrs. Kelly, Messrs. Burkneii, Kelly. For Greymouth—Miss Plielau, Mcsdaiucs Algic aud child, Absoluin, Mcsarn. Scannell, Absolum, aud Burke. NIKAU, s.s. (5.35 p.m.). 245 tons, Wildman, for Nelson and Motueka. KAPUNI, s.s. (5.40 p.m.), 150 tons, Jackson, for Patea. ' FLORA, e.s. (5.30 p.m.), 1273 tons," Norton, for Westport. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (6 p.m.), 198 tons, Harvey, for Foxton. STORMBIRD, s.s. (6.15 p.m.), 217 tops, Dowell, for Wanganui. MARAROA, s.s. (8.5 p.m.), 2593 tons, Manning, for Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon— Missos Rudd (2), Rattray, Shirtclille, Brown, Mesdames Clayton, Fairclougli. Simpson, Johnt/ton, Ross, Munro, Simpson, Massev, Clow, M'Lean, Phillips, Revs. Perry, Jolly, Simpson, Johnston, Monro, Flctcher, Messrs. Stewart. Clayton, R-ose, Johnston, Fairclougli, Rayncr, Bell, M'Rae, Ilarkness, Black, Burns, O'Cropley, Pcttigrcw, M'Donald, Bett, Miller, Robertson. Sneddon, Dixon, Curnow, Clow, M'Lcan, Phillips, Cargo. RIPPLE, s.s. (8.25 p.m.), 370 tons, Carleon, for Napier and Gisborne. MONOWAI, s.s. (9.35 p.m.), 3433 tons, Robertson, for Lyttelton and Dunedin. Passengers—Saloon : For Lyttelton—Miss Hardy, Mrs. Earle. Messrs. Guild. Bridgcmau, Earle, Walker, Stewart. For D'unediu—Mesdames Carmichael and child. Gore, Martin, Messrs. Lamb, Carmichael, Gore-Martin. CANOPUS, s.s. (9.50 p.m.), 1337 tons. Gibbons, for Westport. OPAWA, s.s. (10 p.m.), 110 tons, M'Lcod, for Blenheim. KAITOA, s.s. (10.45 p.m.), 350 tons, Graham, for Nelson and West Coast. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Kahu, East Coast, November 8. Maori, Lyttelton, November 8. Arahura, West Coast, Nelson, Picton, November 8. Poherua, Greymouth. November 8. Moana, Sydney direct, November 8. Corinna, southern ports, November 8. Tc Anau, southern ports. No vmbcr 9. Haupiri, Greymouth, Picton, November 9. Waverley, Nel?on„ Novemuer 9. Opawa, Blenheim, November 9. Queen of the south, Foxton, November 9. Putiki, Wanganui, November 9. Stormbird, Wanganui, November 9. Arapawa, Wanganui, November 9. Kapuni, Paten, November 9. Kiripaka, Patea, November Nikau, Nelson, Motueka. November 9. Mararoa, Lyttelton. November 9. Aorangi, Sau Francisco, via way ports, November 9. Tainui, Waitara, November 10. Victoria, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Not. 10. Tarawera, northern ports, November 10. Manuka, Melbourne, via south, Nov. 10. Flora Westport November 10. Ruru, East Coast. November 10. Navua, Suva, Auckland, November 10. Kaiapoi, Westport, November 11. Mapourika, West Coast. Nelson, Nov. 1\ Rcmucra, Loudon, via way ports, Nov. 11. Monowai. southern ports, November 12. Ripple, Gisborne, November 12. Mokoia, northern tfortfi, November 14. ' PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Aorcrc, Patea, November 8. Kapiti, Wanganui, November 8. Kahu, East Coast, November 8. Pateena, Picton, Nelson, November 8. Maori, Lyttelton, November 8. Corinna, Nelson, New Plymouth, Onehunga, November 8. Mana, Patea November 8 81. nheim, Blenheim, November 8. Manaroa, llavclock, November 8. Wakatu, Kaikotira, Lyttelton, Nov. 8. To Anau, Picton, Westport, Greymouth, November 9. Waverley, Ncleon, West Coast, Nov. 9. Opawa, Blenheim, November 9. Koromiko, Westport, November 9. Queen of the South, Foxton, November 9. Haupiri, East Coast, Auckland, Nov. 9. Stormbird, Wanganui, November 9. Arapawa, Wanganui. November 9. Kapuni, Patea, November 9. Kiripaka, Patea, November 9. Defender, Hokitika, November 9. Nikau, Nolson, Motueka, November 9. Mararoa, Lyttolton, November 9. Moana, Melbourne, via south, Nov. 9. Victoria, northern ports, Sydney. Nov. 9. Ayrshire, Lyttelton. Dunedin, Nov. 10 Tainui, Waitara, Mokau, November 10. Tarawera. Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nov. 10. Manuka. Sydney direct, November 10. Putiki, Wanganui, November 10. Ruru, East Coast, November 10. Aorangi, Lyttelton, November 10. Whakatane, Lyttelton, Dunedin. Nov. 10. Arahura, Picton, Nelson, West Coast. November 11. Monowai. northern ports, November 13. Mokoia, Lyttelton, Dunedin Nov. 14. Mapourika, Nolson, Coast, Nov. 14. Ripplo Nailer, Gisborne, Nov. 14. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. ULIMAROA, a.s., leaves Melbourne November 6, for Ilobart. southern ports, and Wellington. Due Wellington November 17. Leaves pa mo day for Sydney direct. Due Sydney November 21. MOANA. s.s., left Sydney November 4, for Wellington direct. Due Wellington November 0. Leaves November 9. for southetn ports, Ilobart, and Melbourne. Duo Melbourne November 18. VICTORIA, s.s,. loft Dunedin Novcmucr 7. for Lyttolton and Wellington. Duo Wcllmtfton November 9. Loaves' ?.imc day for northern ports and Sydney. Due Sydney November 17. MANUKA, f.s., left Melbourne November 1, for Ilobart. snjithoni ports, and Wellington. Due W cllinjjton November 10. Leaves same day for Sydney direct Due Sydney November 14. OVERSEA SHIPPING. STIIAJIKUS TO ARRIVE. From London. NIWAUU (diiß about. Xoveinber 11). failed September 4, via Australia, Auckland, and Napier. (Tyser Line, agents.) I'A.I 1 AKOA, (vluo about November 16), Ball-

cd on September 20, via Brisbano and I Auckland. (N.Z. Shipping Co., agents.) ! KEMUERA (due about November 11), sailed on September 30, via Capo Town and i Ilobart. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) DELPHIC (due about November 27), sailed on October 6, via Auckland. (Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co.. agents.) STAR OF CANADA (duo about December 20) sailed on October 10, via Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand ports. (Tyser Line, agents.) MARERE (due about December 3), Railed October 1, via Melbourne and Sydney and r a l fln, l ports. (Tyscr Line, agents.) GORINTIiIC (due about November 20), sailed on October 14, via Cape Town and Ilobart. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., agents.) IONOAPJRO (duo about December 7), sailed on October 20. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) RUAIIINE (due about December 12), sailed on October 28, via Cape Town, and Hobart. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From Liverpool, MORAYSHIRE fdue about December 15), sailed on October 7 for New Zealand ports. (F.-11.-S. Line, agents.) OPAWA, (due about December 6), sailed on September 29, via St. Helena, Australia, and Auckland. (New Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) DRAYTON GRANGE (due about January 2), sailed on October 24, for New Zealand ports. (F.-H.-S. Line, agents.) From Montreal, KUMARA (due about December 14), sailed on Octobcr 10, via Australian and New land ports. (New Zealand Shipping Coagents.) TOKOMARU (due about January 3), sailed on October 22, via Australia and Auckland, (hew Zealand Shipping Co., agents.) From San Francisco. AORANGI (due about November 9), sailed on October 18, via Papeete and Rarotonga. (Union S.S. Co., agents.) SAILERS TO ARRIVE. ANTUCO, barque, sailed from Liverpool on September 20. (Johnston and Co.. agents.) QUEEN ELIZABETH, ship, sailed from New York October 17, (Vacuum Oil Coagents.) BT TELEGRAPH. I I OVERSEA. SYDNEY, November 7. ' ; Arrived.—Warrimoo, from Wellington. , . FREMANTLE. November 7. Arrived.—Opawa, from London. Arrived.—Moldavia,, from London. BRISBANE, November 7. Arrived,—Kent, from New Zealand. HOBART, November 7. Sailed.—Remuora (8 a.iuj, for Wellington. COASTAL. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7. AUCKLAND. Arrived,—Queen Angelic, from San Francisco and Friendly Islands. ' Sailed.—Tarawera, for southern ports. Passengers—Saloon; for Wellington— Messrs. Eaton and Reader. Sailed.—Niwaru, for Napier and Wellington: Squall, for Gisobrno; Kanna, lor Gisborne and Napier. KAIPARA. Arrived.—Rio, barqucntino (6 a.m.), from Port Chalmers. NAPIER. Arrived.—Mokoia (2.20 p.m.) from Weilington. CASTLEPOINT. Arrived—Hincmoa (7.20 p.m.) from Wellington. WANGANUI. Arrived.—Put-iki (9.5 a.m.) from Wellington. PICTON. Arrived.—Rosamond (7.30 a.m.), from Wellington. STEPHEN ISLAND. Three-masted barque passed east at 1 p.m. and signalled for a pilot. FAREWELL SPIT. Poherua passed for Wellington 3.15 p.m. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Lily, schooner, from Greymouth. Sailed.—Corinna, for Wellington; Maori (8.45 p.m.), for Wellington, with 180 passengers; Kini, for Tiniaru. PORT CHALMERS. Arrived.—Pakeha (4.45 p.m.), from London, via Sydney. DUNEDIN. Arrived.-Manuka, from Melbourne; Pakeha, from London, via Sydney; Nerehana, from northcln ports; Pctone, from Westport. Sailed.—Victoria, for Sydney, via Auckland. AORANGI'S ARRIVAL' DELAYED. According to an cthcrgram received from the Union Company's steamer Aorangi last night, the vessel is meeting with weather on the run down from San Francisco. She is not expected to arrive at Wellington before 8 p.m. to-morrow. ROTORUA AT MONT.E VIDEO. Word has reached Wellington that tha New Zealand Shipping Company's R.M.&. Rotorua arrived at Monte Video on Monday. The steamer left Wellington on October 19, and has cut the distance out in the smart timo of 18 days. AORANGI DOCKS AT LYTTELTON. As soon as tho Union Company's R.M.S. Aorangi gets clear of her cargo at Wellington this trip, she will proceed to Lyttelton to be docked. The vessel then returns to Wellington, and leaves here for Rarotonga, Papeete, and San Francisco on Friday, November 17. The Aorangi is due from San Francisco to-morrow afternoon, MOANA ARRIVES AT 3 P.M. At 9.30 p.m. yesterday the Moana, which is en route from Sydney to Wellington, advised by wireless that it was expected to make port at 3 p.m. to-day. In continuance of tho custom, which hag been followed by intercolonial vessels arriving at Wellington lately, nho will bo cleared by the Port Health Officer alongside her berth at No. 1 Queen's Wharf north. CLAN OGILVY IN BAD WEATHER. An arrival in port from Bunbury, via Port Kembla and Newcastle, yesterday was the Scales chartered steamer Clan Ogilvy. On the run across from Newcastle, at which nprt she took in bunker coal, the vessel mot with some very dirty weather. From Friday until Sunday the decks wore continually awash. During this time the oiliccrs' cabins and, in fact, all the quarters, wcro flooded. On Friday the glaas fell as low as 29.22, and on Sunday it was down to 29.20. The wind was not very violent during tho three days, hut what is described as a mountainous sea was running. With the exception of some damage to No. 5 hatch, the Clan Ogilvy weathered the storm well. Her Wellington cargo consists of 36,(10 feet of jarrah timber, and tho remainder is for Napier and Opoua. Tho Olau Ogilvy leaves for Napier on Friday. PASSENGERS BY THE ORVIETO. Included amongst the passengers on board the Orient Lino's R.M.S. Orvicto, which is due at Sydney from London, aic the followiug for New Zealand:—Mr. R. 11. Bennett, Mr. H. Baigcnt, General Sir A. R. Donvard, Mr. G. C. Drake and Miss Drake, Mr. A. K. Firth, Mrs. Haggitt, Nurse Harrison, Hiss M. Heron, Lieut.Colonel Logan, Mrs. Millton, Mr. H. H. Bridge, Mrs. and Master Bridge, Mrs. Athya, the Misses Athya, and Messrs. J. and C. Athya, Mrs. Purkis, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. For Auckland—Mr. E. Baehtold, Miss E. Dyson, Mr. J. E. Hall. Miss Hunt, Mr. S. E. Jones, Mrs. 11. 11. Morgan, 31r. R. P. Roberts, Mrs. Roberts. For Lyttelton: Aire. Forbes, Mr. S. Irwin, Mr. J. A. Kaill, Miss M. P. Lock, the Rev, John Lock, Mr. E. M. M'Donald, Mr. and Mrs. S. Manning, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Ormerod, Miss Ormorod, Mr. R. Policy, Miss E. K. B. Paul, Miss 0. Robinson, Mr. P. J. Savill. For Dunedin: Mr. D. Thomson, Mrs. Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Roberts, Mr. J. A. Paterson. For Napier: Mr. W. G. Bell. WHAKATANE, FROM MONTREAL. Early yesterday morning the New Zealand Shipping Co.'s steamer Whakatane arrived at Wellington from Liverpool, via way ports, and berthed at the King'e Wharf to discharge. Tho vessel left Montreal on August 22, and arrived at Melbourne on October 14. Having discharged cargo at the latter port, the Whakatano next visited Sydney and Auckland, in turn, and arrived in port as above. Fine weather generally prevailed throughout tho voyago. Captain l[. C. Barnes is in command, )m other officers being: Chief, Mr. D. F. Gordon-Stables; second, Mr. J. J. Wilde: third, Mr. R. 11. Walley: fourth, Mr. J. Burton-Davis. Mr. W, Thomson is chief engineer; Mr. J. Morgan second. Mr. T. Byles third. Mr, W. hrown fourth, and Mr. C. Pout fifth. Mr. W. Singer is chief refrigerator, and Mr. Barclay tsocond. Dr. T. Gillray is ship's surgeon. From this port the Whakatano proceeds to Lyttelton and Dunedin. It is hoped to dispatch her for the first-named port about the end of this week, COMING BY THE REMUERA. Information received by the New Zealand Shipping Co. is to tho effect that R.M.S. Renmera cleared Ilobart for Wellington at 8 a.m. yesterday. She rhould arrive here early oji Saturday morning, i Captain Grcenstrcct is in charge of the 1 new vessel Tho Rcmucra its a very full ship, both as regards passenger accommo-1 dation and cargo space .. I Following is a list of her first and, eecond saloon passengers:— I First saloon: Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Batcholor. Mr, and Mrs. R, A, Baceidc Mi£s

Hacsidc, Mr. and Mlrs. F. Jlos=, Mrs. AthinBon, the Misses Atkinson (2>, Mr. 11. Atkinson, Mrs. and Miss de Carteret, Mrs, F. Pharazvn, Miss Forbes, the Mjj-.i-xjs 11. and L. Ilaiuillcn, Ij. M. Izard, Mis;j I. M. Pbil'ips, Mif-s M. Kadelifi'e-Cook, Miss A. Mcnzies Stewart, Mivs 11. Htonford, C. Whrcley, Miss Worelew Mr. T. T. A brahi'.ni, Mr. A. 11. Arnott, Mr. f». H. liullock. Mr. 0. Mayo Kcbbell, Mr. W. 0. Ltvi;i<\ Mr. U. C. MKeUur, Mr. L. Neville, Mr. 11. F. Nieoll, Master Nieoll, Mr. \V. Sinii-h, Mr. 0. Summer, Mr. Terry, Mr. 11. T. Turnbull, Mr. (J. de Vries. Mr. A. Worthy. Keoond saloon: Kev. J. K. IJarklic, Major 0. A. 11. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Atkinp"n, Mr. and Mrs. G. .1. nickford. Mr. and airs. A. M. Cliivcrs and Miss OJiivcrs, Mr. and Mrn. J], S. Oouper and Mis:s Conner, Mr. and Mr?. G. Dunn and Miss Dunn, Mr. and Mm, W. llnlliday and Miss llailiday, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Irving, Mr. and Mrs. ,1. Jackson and Miss H, Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. J. M'Dotiffall, Mr. and Mrs. J. •Slaecy, JLr. and Mrs. W. A. TefTaiiy. Mr. and Mrs. 11. Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Williams, Mr. and ilra. 11. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. G, J. Woodliousc and family (5), lira. Ansoll, Mrs. A. Demand, Mrs, M. lluni'nnd and son, Mrs. M. Hart and ron, Mrs. M. Clcland, Mrs. M'Keowcn and Mika M'Kcotvn, Mrs. A. Tansley, Miss M. Hrown, Miss K. Buckley, Miss 10. Oooner. Mii-s F. Hooper, Miss C. K. ilorrcll. Miss W. Jcnninprs, Miss Kinmont, Miss A. Maekay, Miss C. Maitland, Miss S. Pickard, Miss flnrpeant, the Misses A. M. and 11. Smijli, Miss F. E. Wot more, Miss A. Whittew, Messrs. A. F. Barrel!. W. liirch, D. Cha.Telcy, 11. D. Close, W. Cooper. R. \V. Danecv, A. Dick, A. Ilarvey, K. Hicrgins, G. W. James, 11. Jenninps, T. 13. Johnson, O'Brien, G. Pailister, W. F. llobson. IT. Short, W. Simpson, W. Whiteford, W. Williams, F. It. Woolridtrc, 11. W. Wyllie. The passengers in th« thlrd-claes number about 450. TURNED TO AGAIN. Yesterday afternoon the Government Shipping Offico staff were kept busy "signing on" officers and crows on the various vessels of the coastal fleet,, and by the evening several of the licet, which had been tied up on account of the mates' dispute, got away to sea. Other vessels will leave port to-day. By the Navua, which at Auckland from Suva on Monday night, 10,CW bunches and 4400 cases of bananas came to hand. The vessel is due at Wellington on Friday. Accordin? to the ''New Zealand Herald" the well-known auxiliary schooner Wai : apu has been sold to the North New Zealand Coal and Cement Co. of Whangarei It is intended to employ the schooner to carry coal from Whungarci to Auckland. Captain A. Wallace, formerly of the Waihora, has joined the Atuu temporarily, in place of Captain Smith, who took command of her for one trip. Captain A. Carson is in command of tho Waihora, Mr. G. Thorpe, who wa,s successful in his examination for his master's certificate, has joined the Kowhia, and Mr. J. 11. Clark, whose place he took, has come ashore for instructions. Captain E. »S. Walton, who has been on leave, has rejoined tho Kainona iu place of Captain liolmcs. An arrival at Port Chalmers from Loudou yesterday was the Shaw, Savill and Alfiion Co.'s etcainer Pakeiia. She left the Home port on September 19, and called at Cape Town and Sydney en route. At 7.50 a.m. yesterday the Government steamer llincmoa arrived at Caetlcpornt. Although tho weather was not very good, she was able to work "the Point." On Monday next the Union Company's steamer Koonya will leave Wellington lor New Plymoutn and West Coast ports, in her usual running. In practically every instance'the original captains and mates have gono back to their respective ships. Captain M'lntosh, late of the Arapawa, the lirsi vessel to do a trip to Wanganui, has joined the Mana, and Captain Oorby has taken charge of his old ship. Mr. A. Thompson is mate of the Arapawa. Mr. Joiuiriscn is mate of tho Mana. Captain Uioucher takes charge of the Kiripaka. To-day the Gertie, Malta, llauaroa, Kapiti, and Wakatuvili tigji on crews. In consequence of these steamers working uftigo, the vanoua wharves had guile a busy appearance,'and things were as t):cy were hefura tho "hold up." At 10 a.m. yesterday the Ajahura took her departure from Westport for Nelson, Picton, and Wellington. Mie is expected to arrive hero between 9 aaid 10 o'clock this evening. To-morrow, the ITaapiri is expected at Wellington from Greymouth,' via Picton. She leaves on tho same day for ii-ast Coast bays aud ports, and Auckland. It will be Thursday now before tho Union Company's steamer To Anau will leave Wellington for West Coast ports. On Saturday the Kaiapoi is expected at Wellington with a cargo of 2C'J,WO feet of timber from • Greymouth. Pan of the shipment will be ciifccharsed here, and pa it at Lytic! ton. About November 21 the Union Company's steamer Kurow is to load coal at Newcastle for Wellington. Captain AUsop, who is in the employment of the Canterbury Steamship Co., left 4 for the south by the Mararoa last evening. He takes command of the steamer Storm. A Pj'ess Association telegram received from Lyttelton last evening states that the Mnoriland Steamship Oo.'s steamer Holmdale has been ' rccoinmissioned, and has Bailed for Greymouth. The Canterbury Steamship Co.'s steamer Breeze saita today for the came port.