SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 179, 17 April 1923, Page 10

SHIPPING NEWS

PHASES OP THE MOON. APRIL. pay. Hr. m. Full moon 2 ■ 12 42 a.m. Last Quarter 2 4 54 n.m. New moon 16 6 0 p.m. First quarter 24 4 48 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 6.59 a.m.; sets. 6.13 D m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 6.22 a.m.; sets, 5.20 p.m. HIGH WATER. To-day, 5.9 a.m.: 9.33 P.m. To-morrow. 6.5 a.m.; 6.26 p.m. ARRIVALS. MONDAY. APRIL 16. TAINUI, s.s- (1-15 a.m.), 10,000 tons, R. A. Kelly, from London and Southaniptoß. vm Panama Canal. Pasengers: First saloon— Misses M. Disbrey. M. Matheson. 13. libbatts. L. Vaughan. M. Ward, Meedames H. Clark FerKUsson, Macdonald. Moore, Parrv K. Taylor. Tibbatts. Ward. Messro. F Fergusson. 11. Hillman, F. Moore. Lvan Parry/ W. Tibbatts, B. Ward. E. Ward, T. Ward. Lieut. M. Norman. Second saloon—Misses Cameron. Carlow, Gatncrwood, Collard. Gibb, Green. Hopkins. Houliouyan, Lester, Mac Kay. Morrison Moreton. Paul. Rae. Tynan, Watson. V hytc, Willison, Wood. Wooldridge. Mcsdameu Belnhrr, Bowie. Burk. Carlow. Gray. Green, JurißS. Lester, McNab. Moreton. Morrison, Rae Reed Scott. Tynan, Wilson. Messrs. O Belcher, V. Burke. H. Doherty E. Edwards, H. Evenhuis. H. Garratt. W. Gill, M Jurtss. F. Fester. F. Moreton, E. Pierce. W Rae. J. Reid. I. Scott. 0. BPlnner. W. Tynan, W. Vosper, N. Wilson. W. Wilson, i:ev Ft Bowie. Lieut. G. Morrison, Masters G. Reid, and G. Tynan; 275 third-class <K KIIAPOL h %I ) .‘ <4 a.m ) 2003 tons Corby, from Greymouth (No 2 Queen's Wharf). FUTURIST, steam trawler (4 .a.m.),, 241 tons, Ormes, from Cook Strait (No. o Queen’s Wharf). r DORSET, Bxl. (9.45 am.). 8734 tons, S. W. Somers-Vine, from London and Southamnton, via Panama Canal. (From stream No. 1 Routh. Queen’s Wharf). WANAKA. s.s (815 p.m.) 2942 tonei. W. Martin from Auckland (No. 16 Queens Wharf).

departures. MONDAY, APRIL 16. iWAINUI. s.s. (noon), 684 tons. Sizer, for I HAWERA, s.s. (2.45 p.m.). 174 tons, McKl pESHAWUK at B C s. (4.15 p.m.). 8000 tone, Philips for Boston, Liverpool, Munchester, and Glasgow, via Colon and Newport s.s. (5 p.m.). 960 tons. E. Cartner, for Lyttelton and Chatham islands. KAPITI. s.s. (5 p.m.), 212 tons, ijawyers, f °DORSET, a s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 8734 tons. S. W. Komers-Vine. for Lyttelton, Dunedin, hauler. and New Plymouth. CALM. s.s. (6 p.m.). SBl tons. McLachla&H£ L an T6 n p.m.). 342 tons. Hawick, f °HOLMDALE.’ s.s. (6.30 p.m.). 681 tons. W. Williams, for Dunedin, Oamaru, Umaru. and Lyttelton. KAITOA. s.s. <6.30 p.:n.), 319 tons. Maylen. for Nelson. ECHO auxiliary schooner (7.10 p.m.). 99 tons, E: Jackson, for Blenheim WAHINE. s.s. (7.45 p.m.), 4436 tons. Cameron, lor Lyttelton. KAHIKA. b.b. (5.10 p.m.). 1148 tons. Edge, for Lyttelton. Dunedin, Bluff. Oamaru and Ti KAMONA. s.s. (11 p.m.), 1425 tons. J. Cam eron, for Picton and Ouehunga, ZITA, auxiliary schooner (11.20 p.m.), 170 tons, Taylor, for Lyttelton.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Morama, Sydney, to-day. Wakatu, Lyttelton. Kaikoura. to-day. Invercargill. Wanganui, to-aay. Corinna, Dunedin. Oamaru. Timaru, Lyttelton. to-day. Karori, Portland, to-aay. Mararoa, Lyttelton, to-day. Ngaio, Nelson, to-aay. Wainui, Picton) to-du». Opihi, Auckland, to-day. Koutuuui. Napier, to-day. Kutou, Dunedin. Timaru, Lyttelton, tomorrow. Breeze Wanganui, to-morrow. Kaitangata, New Plymouth, to-morrow. Wahine, Lyttelton. 10-raorrow. Kaitoa, Nelson, to-morrow. Echo Blenheim, to-mormw. Kauri, Westport, to-morrow. Koromiko, "Westport, to-morrow. Regulus. Nelson, to-morrow. John, Lyttelton, Thursday. Moeraki. Melbourne. Thursday. W—irau. Blenheim. Thursday. Gale Dunedin, Oamaru. Timaru, Lyttelton, Thursday. Waverley, Batea. Thursday. Port Nicholson. Auckland. Fridax. Ripple, Gisborne, via Hast Coast. Sunday. Gale, Wanganui. Sunday. Storm, Dunedin, Oamaru. liiunru, Lyttelton, Sunday. Buahiue, Lyttelton. Sunday. Whakatane. New Plymouth. Monday. Tahiti. Sydney. Monday. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Waverley. Patea. to-day. 2 n.m. Wootton, liytteltuu, to-aa.». Opawa, Lyttelton. Dunedin, to-da.v. Wanaka, Lyttelton. Dunedin. Bluff. Oamaru, Timaru, to-day. Ripple. Akitio. Napier. Gisborne, to-aay, 6 p.m. Invercargill. Wanganui, to-aay. t> p.m. Corinna, Nelson. New Plymouth. to-aaj<. Karon, Urcymouth. to-aay. Mararoa. Lyttelton, to-aav. 7.45 n.m. Ngaio Nelson, to-day, V.oo P.m. Walra'u, Blenheim, to-day, 4 p.m Kapum, Batea, to-day. 3 n.m. Opihi, Lyttelton. Auckland, to-day. Ngabero, Westport, Greymouth, to-day. Berwickshire, Dunedin. Bluff. Lyttelton.

to-morrow. Katoa. Auckland, to-morrow. Komata, Westport, to-morrow. Breeze, Lyttelton, Timaru, Dunedin, tomorrow. Wakatu, Kaikoura, Lyttelton, to-morrow. Wahine. Lyttelton, to-morrow. Kait.oa. Nelson, to-morrow. Wainui, Picton. to-morrow. Kapiti. Wanganui, to-morrow. Opawa, Blenheim. to-mtnTrw. Tutanekai, Cook Strait lighthouses, tomorrow. Regulus, Westport, Greymouth, to-mor-row. Mahla, Lvttelton. Dunedin. Thursday. Mocraki. Lyttelton. Dunedin. Bluff. Melbourne, Thursday. John. Wanganui. New Plymouth. Thursday. Gale, Wanganui, Thursday. Wavorley. Patea, Thursday. Marama, Sydney, Friday. . Tainui, Lyttelton. Dunedin, Irida.r. Gale, Lyttelton. Timaru. Oamaru. Dunedin. Monday. Storm, Wanganui, Monday. OVERSEAS STEAMERS INWARD BOUND. NUDDEA (Union Co.), left Texas Dec. 26, Now Orleans Jan. 3. Pensacola Jan. &. and Trinidad Jan. 16 for Australia. Wellington, , A Falmouth Feb. 14 for WellineUm: arc. GUborn" Apr 15: due Wellington Apr. 22. Q (ITTY OF BOMBAY (Federal Co.) left PhAadelphia Feb. 23. left New York Mar. 4 for Auckland. Napier. Wellington. Lyttelton Dunedin, Melbourne; arr. Auckland Apr 11* due Wellington Apr. 25. 1 CANADIAN SPINNER (Murray-Rob-left Halifax Mar. 14 for Auckland and ' Australian ports; duo Auckland A O\NADIAN EXPLORER (Murray-Rob-erts) left Montreal Mar. 20 for Auckland and Australian ports; due Auckland “wAIMANA (Shaw-SaviW. left London Feb. 1 for Australia and Auckland: due A NIAGAR/ P (Unlon Co.), left Vancouver Mar. 30 for Auckland and Sydney; due A CANADIAN r ’ CONSTRUCTOR (MurrayRoberts) left Halifax Jan. 22 for Australia Bluff, Dunedin. Timaru, Wellington, and Auckland; due Bluff Apr. 16: due ''wAIVI’ERA D (Shaw-Savill). left London May 9 for Auckland. New I lymouth. NelSO EiIROLL A (NZ I .S? d Co APr ieft 'Bt. John Mar. 15 E ?or Auckland, Wellington. Lyttelton, Timaru. Dunedin. Melbourne, Sydney, dim Auckland Apr. 23: due Wellington M tpkmfTlE (N.z.s. Co.), left New Yorli Mar 26" for Auckland. Wellington Lyttelton, Dunedin. Bluff: due Auckland Anr. M* due Wellington May 4. PORT MELBOURNE (C. and IL), left Liverpool Mar. 14 for Auckland Wellingt n Lyttelton, and Du.ucdin; due Auckland Apr 19; due Wellington Apr. 24. 1 ROTORUA (N.Z.S. Co.), left Southampton Mar. 29 for Wellington. Lyttelton. Dnrt Phnlmersi due Wellington. Mtiv o. P wlnnTFsFX(Federal Co.). left Liver--28 for Auckland. Wellington Lyttelton. Dunedin; due Auckland May q. due Wellington May 16. _ , , . 9 CANADIAN RANGER (Murray-Roberts). . ri Halifax Mar. 20; left New London Apr. J 1 for Amddand and Australia; due A PORT mV(O. and D. Line), left London Mar. 31 for Suva. Auckland. Weilington. Bluff. New Plymouth; duo Auck* ‘niMUTAK A’(Federal Co ). left Liverpool »nr <1 for Auckland. IV ellington Lj tton and Dunedin; dim Auckland May 22, due Wellington May 29. TO-DAY'S BERTHAGE LIST. Paritutu—No. 1 north Queen’s Wharf. n o ihi—No. 1 south Queen’s Wharf. hFppie-Np. o Queen-B Whart. Invorcargrill—No. 5 Queen s Wharf Marama—No. 6 Queen s Wharf Wavarley —No. ,2 Queens Wharf.

I Blenheim—No. 8 Queen’s Wharf. Wairau-No. 11 Queen's Wharf. Upawa—mo. 11 north Queen's Wharf. Corinna —No. 1 north Queen’s Wharf. Ngaio—No. 12 Queen’s Wharf. Wanaka—No. 1 Queen’s Wharf. Mararoa—Ferry Wharf. TutaneKai—Ferry Wharf. Ngahere—Railway Wharf Tainui—King's Wharf. Berwickshire—Glasgow Wharf. Mahia—King's IVharf. Kapuni—King’s Wharf. Waitangi—Pipitea Wharf. Kaitangata—Lambton Wharf. Rama—Thorndon Breastwork. Kauri—Taranaki Swei’t Wharf. Opawa —Taranaki ijireet Wharf. Komata—Clyde Quay Wharf. Hlnemoa —In the stream. Takapuna—ln the stream. Rosamond—ln the stream. Poherua—ln the stream. Coronation—la tho stream. BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. LONDON. April 15 Arrived.—Kumara and Otarama. from Wellington. „ MANCHESTER. April 15. Sailed—Suffolk, for Australia. HONOLULU. April 15. Arrived.— Makura. from Auckland, en route to Vancouver. COASTAL. SUNDAY. APRIL 15. CNEHUNGA. Arrived—Rarawa (9 a.m.), from New Plymouth. PATEA. Arrived.—Kapuni (8 a.m.), from WeJlimtton. GISBORNE. Arived.—Admiral Codrington -6 30 a.m.), from Cardiff. NELSON. Arrived.— Ngaio (6 a.m.), from Wellington. WESTPORT. Arrived.—Opua <10.45 p.m.). from Wellington. PORT CHALMERS. Arrived.—Ruahine <4 p.m.). from Wellington. HALF MOON BAY. Arrived—H.M.S. Chatham (9 a.m.). ‘tom Bluff. , ,

MONDAY. APRIL 16. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—lris (9 a.m.). from Suva. Sailed—Ranandi (12.30 p.m.). for Suva. ONEHUNGA. Sailed.—Rarawa, <4.50, p.m.). for New Plymouth. NAPIER. Sailed.—Koutuuui (2.30 p.m.), for Wellington. BLENHEIM. Sailed.—Opawa (4 p.m.), for Wellington; crocked, bar (8 p.m.). PICTON. Arrived.—Wainui (4.45 p.m.), from Wellington. NELSON. Sailed,— Nyraio (7.30 p.m.). for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.— Kennedy (4.40 a.m.). from FoxSailed.—Storm 12.20 p.m.).' for Dunedin; Corinna (3.40 p.m.). and Mararoa (6.45 p.m.), for Wellington. PORT CHALMERS. Arrived.—Rira. ketch (9.20 a.m.). from Wellington. DUNEDIN. Arrived.-Kotare (4.25 a.m.). from Waikawa; Rira (9.20 a.m.). from Wellington, Kakapo (1.20 p.m.), from Wentport. Sailed.—Gale (10.35 p.m.), for Oamaru. HALF MOON BAY. Sailed.—H.M.S. Chatham (6 -.m.). for Dunedin. DORSET FROM HOME. The liner Dorset, which arrived in the stream at Wellington at 11 ° clock on Sunday night from London and Southampton, was granted pratique yesterday ing. and berthed at No. 1 south (outer tee) Queen’s Wharf, at 9.45 o clock yesterday' morning. The Dorset, which comes to the agency of the New Zealand ping Company, disembarked passengete and unloaded luggage and periodicals, after which she sailed at 5.10 p c-lock last evening for Lyttelton, Dunedin. Napier, and New Plymouth, to discharge her C *During her stay in London tho Dorset was converted into a third-class, passenger shin. The first aaloon d Inin—room anal cabin space was adapted to use as a third-class dining-room and cabin accommodation. After loading at London tho Dorset sailed at 2.45 ajn. on February 18. arriving at Southampton at B.R) a.m. on February 19. Passengers (236) were embarked, and tho vessgl sailed again at 3.35 p.m. on February 19. On the second day out the shin encountered a westerly gale, which lasted for tea days. The vessel was frequently hove-to owing to tho mountainous seas, some of which broke on board, doing damage about the deck, carrying away the rails on both sides abreast No. J hatch, and some Tailing on tho boat deck. It wan on February 23 that the gale increased to a cyclonic hurricane, with precipitous seas, causing the Dorset to labour hcav'Jv. On Fcbvanry 25 the gale still raged, with high seas, and thf? ship s engines, were kept moving enough to hold her head on to the seasThe passengers were kept below for four days, owing to the danger of coming up on deck. The weather moderated a little on February 27. and the Dorset proceeded ahead. The gale increased on the following day. but moderated on Sunday. Mnrch 4, and soon fine weather set in. which lasted till arrival at Colon on March 16 nt noon. The Azores were sighted on March 2. The passengers went ashore at Colon for a few hours. The voyage was resumed at 7 a.m. on Mnrcn 17.’and the Panama Canal was cleared nt, 4 n.m. on that date. Practically the whole of the American naval fleet wos anchored in Panama Bay. Fine weather prevailed in the Pacific, so that the passengers were able to enyoy deck games and sports, dances, and concerts. The time-honoured ceremony associated with crossing tile line afforded a good deal of amusement. The Dorset arrived off Pitcairn Island at 7 a.m. on. April 1, and three boatloads or Islanders ca.me eff to exchange mails and sell vegetables, fruit. ay»d curios. The Dorset continued on her way at 8.30 a.m. on April 1. and fair weather prevailed again until April 10. when the ship ran into a moderate west-south-westerly gale, with rough head seas and heavy rain. A considerable amount of water was shipped forward, but the weather steadily improved until arrival nt Wellington. The Dorset’s wireless eauipmenf was greatly improved during her sta.v In London, so that throughout the voyage across the Atlantic ronorts of the weather time signals, and Press news were received from British. Continental, and American stations. In the Pacific the same class of information was received by wireless from A.inerica until a week nrior to reacninc Wellington. Captain S. IV. Somers-Vine retains command of the Dorset, and his officers ar l ': Chief. Mr. H. S. White; sscond. Mr. H. Neaple; third, Mr. J. 8. ITTomfie'C: fourth. H’r. L. Cnnn; chief engineer. M.r. W. McKay; second, Mt. W. A. Guthrie: third. Mr. D. Hall; fourth, Mr. E. Williamson; fifth. Mr. J. Anderson: sixth. M.r. H. J. Young: chief refrigerating engineer. Mr. J. F. Turner; second. Mr. G. C. Tonge; ship’s surgeons. Dr. N. McAlister-Gregg. Dr. Hugh Campbeell-Ross: radio operitors, Messrs. A. Julius. S. F. Stanleton. J. G. Halliday; steward-in-cimrge. Mr. W. Swift.

THE TUTANEKAI. The Marine Department announce that tho Tutanekai la to leave Wellington tomorrow morning on her tour of Cook Strait lighthouses. WAIMANA LEAVES NEWCASTLE Cable news has ben received by the Shaw, Savill and Albion Comnonv thj.t the Waimana left Newcastle on Sui.uay morning* for Auckland, cn route from London. The vessel is due at Auckland next Thursday to unload tho remainder of her cargo from Home. She will «ur>sequently load at A.uckland. Opua, Whakatane, Gisborne. Napier, Lyttelton, .<nd Wellington. The Waimana is duo at Wellington on May 10, and will leavc_liei<’ on Mav 15 for New York, Boston, and London. TAINUI FROM HOME. At 1.15 o’clock yesterday moraine* the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company’s liner Tainui arrived in the stream at Wellington from London and Southampton. The Port Health Officer boarded the ship and granted pratique. The vessel thya berthed at the King's Wharf to disembark her passengers and nut out part cargo. The Tainui loaded at London, and sailed on March 7 for Southampton to nick up her passengers. She left the latter port on March 8 in fine weather. Two days out westerly winds and rough weather were met with, which lasted until arrival at Colon on March 24. The run across the Pacific was favoured with light, trade winds at first. A two-hours’ stop was made off Pitcairn Island on Auril 5 to exchange mails with the islanders, and to purchase frosh fruit aud vegetables from them. Fine weather conditions lasted until the evening of April 10. "when etrong head winds, with a considerable eea were encountered for three days. Captain R. A. Kelly retains command of the Tainui, and his officers are:—Chief,,JJp. P. F. Chowles: second, Mr. H. V. Seddall; third. Mr. T. Oliver; fourth. Mr. H. Lockhart; surgeon. Dr. G. Fleming; pursar, Mr. W. J. Carpenter; chief steward Mr. C. J Hobden: first wireles operator. Mr. C. IT. Brett; second. Mr. A. J. W. Bloxham; third. Mr. N. Gregory; chief engineer, Mr. G. Arthur; second. Mr. J. McKersie: third. Mr. P. Morrison: fourth. Mr. W. A. Crawford: fifth. Mr. N. W. Thomas: sixth. Mr, T. W. Beck: first refrigerating engineer, Mr. S. R. Loftus, second. Mr. W. E. Brown; boilermaker. Mr. S. Wood: electrician. Mr. G. Harrison. The Tainui brought 26 first saloon, 59

second saloon, and 267 third-class passengers. The cargo totalled 5800 tons. Tho vessel is to put out part cargo at Wellington, and will sail on Friday for Lyttelton and Dunedin to complete discharge. She will load subseauen.tv at Port Chalmers, Lyttelton, and Wellington. The Tainui is due back at Wellington on May 9, and will sail from hero nt daybreak on May 15 for Southampton and London, via Panainau

WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE. The following vessels are expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations to-night (radio calls shown) :— Auckland—Port Melbourne (ZSW). Snringburn (EVB). Niagara (GBE). Tofua, (GFYM), Flora (VHil). Waihora (GFY) Yonemaru (JIW), West Islip (KIKX), Manuka (DZW). Fiona (VHQ). Canadian Seigneur (KVS). UlimaToa (VHY). Waimana (GNE). Waiwera (MRV). Kaimanawa (GBVT). Chatham Islands—Panaroa (MHY). Wellington—Mararoa (W.HZ). Wahine (GFYIJJ), Ngaio (VLS). Peshawur (GCBS). Knianoi (VLII), Wanaka (VMP). Katoa (VMN). Moernki (GFYD). Whakatane (MRI). Port Auckland. Port Caroline (XEQ). H.M.S. Chatham. THE WAIHEMO. The Union Company’s Waihemo arrived at Timaru at 7 o’clock on Sunday morn tng from Lyttelton. She is to learn there to-day for Dunedin, to complete th« discharge of her inward «*arsv. from Pacific Coast. AFTER A LONG ABB ENO'S. After an absence from Wellington of over four years the steamer Onihi is due to-day from Auckland. The vessel has on board transhipments tiom the Canadian Seigneur. It is interesting to note that in addition to the fact that the Opihi is coming here after a long absence, she is also- the first vessel to bring cargo south from Auckland from a vessel in the new service of the Canadian Government Line. The Opihi is to sail this evening for Auckland, via Lyttelton. Charles McArthur and Co. are the local agents. VANCOUVER MAIL SERVICE. Tho Union Company’s R.M.S. Niagara arrived at Suva from Vancouver, via Honolulu, at 10 o’clock yesterday morning. and was expected io leave there at 4 o’clock ywterday afternoon for Auckland, where she is due on Friday morning. She will leave again on Friday evening for Sydney. The R.M.S. Makura, from Syanev. via Auckland and Suva, arrived at Honolulu at 7 a.m. on Saturday, and sailed at 5 p.m. the same day for Vancouver. RAMA FOR CHATHAMS. Tho Rama left Wellington at 5 o’clock laat evening for Owenga and Kaingaroa (Chatham Island), via Lvttelton. The vessel took general cargo with her, and will bring island produce back to Wellington. She should arrive back here at the beginning of next week. THE ISLAND STEAMERS. The Tofua arrived at Suva at 7.45 o’clock yesterday morning from Nukualofa. She will leave Suva to-morrow for Auckland. The Flora, from Auckland, arrived at Rarotonga at 9 p.m. on Friday. She will leave on the return trip to Auckland on Friday evening. CASTLEPOINT LIGHT. Owing to a break in the endless chain that drives the light at the Castlepoint lighthouse on Sunday, there was no light showing on Sunday night. It was hoped to have the damage repaired by last evening. but until full repair ia effected the light is likely to be irregular. MARAMA AT 8 A.M. The Union Company received a wireless message from the Marama yesterday intimating that she expected to arrive in th stream at 8 o’clock this morning from Sydney. The vessel will berth at No. 6 Queen’s Wharf, at about 9.30 a.m. There are 1192 passengers on board, and i» Quantity of general cargo for discharge. The Marama is to return to Sydney on Friday morning. MAUNGANUI LEAVES. SAN FRANCISCO. According to cabled advice, the Union Company’s R.M.S. Maunganui sailed from San Francisco at noon last Friday lor Papeete. Rarotonga, Wellington, and Sycney. She should reach Wellington on Friday, May 4. THE CITY OF BOMBAY. The Federal Line report that the City of Bombay will sail from Auckland to-day for Napier and Wellington in continuation of her voyage from New York. The vessel is due at Wellington on April 25. CUMBERLAND AT HULL. A cable message received by the New Zealand Shipping Company reports that the Cumberland arrived at Hull on the morning of April 10 from Wellington. She left here on February 18. THE BERWICKSHIRE. To continue loading for London, the Berwickshire will now be dispatched from Wellington at midday to-morrow for Port Chalmers and Bluff. THE HOROBATA. Cable news has been received by the New Zealand Shipping Co. that the Hororata sailed from Sydney on Friday for Melbourne and Adelaide, to discharge the remainder of her New York cargo. THE PORT NAPIER. The 0. and D. Line advise that the .Port Napier will leave Auckland at daybreak to-morrow for London via Montevideo. THE WHAKATANE. The Federal Line state that the Whakatane will leave Wanganui roadstead tonight for New Plymouth and Wellington to fill up. She is due at Wellington on Monday next, and will leave here on April 25 for Avonmouth, Livers©.l, .VanChester, and Glasgow.

THE RUAHINE. It is reported by the New Zealand Shipping Go. that, the Ruahine. now loading at Port Chalmers, will leave there at noon to-morrow for Lyttelton and Wellington to fill up. The vessel is due at : Wellington on Sunday, and will sail from here on Tuesday next for Southampton and London, via Panama. MAHIA’S MOVEMENTS. Tho Shaw. Savill aud Albion Co. state that the Mahia will now leave Wellington on Thursday lor Lyttelton and Dunedin to unload the remainder of her cargo from Liverpool. The ship is to load subsequently at Port Chalmers*, Timaru, and Wellington. She is expected back at Wellington on Mav 4. and will sail from here on May 9 for London, via Montevideo. BEMBRIDGE AT HULL The G. H. Scales Company have been notified by cable that the steamer Bernbridge arrived at Hull yesterday from Lvttelton. THE RARANGA. The Shaw, Savill and Albion Co. announce that the Raranga will leave New 'Nvmouth to-morrow morning for Wanganui roadstead. Port Chalmers, Blulf, Lyttelton, and Wellington. The vessel is <ue at Wellington on May 2, and will sail finally from here on May 6 for London, via Montevideo and Teneriffe. WAIMANA LEAVES NEWCASTLE. Cabled, advice has been received by the «haw. Savill and Albion Co. that the Waimana left Newcastle on Sunday morning tor Auckland, where she is due on Thursday afternoon to complete discharge of her cargo from Loudon. The vessel will subsequently load in New Zealand for New York, Boston and London. THE ADMIRAL CODRINGTON. The Admiral Codrington arrived at Gisborne on Sunday morning fram Falmouth and Cardiff for Homeward loading. She will call at Wellington later. miscellaneous. Tho Ripple is to leave Wellington this evening for Akitio, Napier, and Gisborne. The vessel is expected back on Sunday, sailing for the East Conat to-day week. The Union Company's Kaluga sailed from Wellington last evening for Lyttelton and Bluff. The vessel will load at tho latter port on Friday, and subsequently nt Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru. and Lyttelton for Wellington. New Plymouth, and Nelson. , , The Canterbury Shipping Co. announce that the Breeze is expected at Wellington to-morrow from W.anganui. She is to tret away later in the day for Lyttelton Timaru. and Dunedin. The Corinna, from the south, should reach Wellington to-day to load for New Plymouth. Tt*. Nelson. Tho Wakatu is due at Wellington tp-aa> from Lyttelton and Kaikoura. The vessel is to return to these ports to-morrow afternoon. , ... The liner Opawa will leave Wellington at noon to-day for Lyttelton to continue discharge of her Liverpol cargo. The Gale is duo at Wellington on Thursday from Dunedin. Oamaru. Timaru. and Lvttelton. She is to get away later in the day for Wanganui. Due back on Sunday, the Gale will load the following dnv for her four usual south ports. The Wanoka strived at Wellington last evening from Auckland. She is to sail to-day for Lyttelton, Dunedin. Bluff Oamarn. and Timaru. The Storm is to load at Dunedin tomorrow. and thence at Oamaru. Timaru, and Lvttelton. for Wellington .and Wanganui. Due here on Sunday, she will leave tho following day for her destination. The Katoa is due at Wellington to-mor-row fro-.n Dunedin, Oamaru. Timaru and

Lyttelton. She will get away later in the day for Auckland. W. M. Bannatyne and Co. report that the Bygulus will not now arrive at Wellington until to-morrow from. Nelson to load for Westport, Grey mouth, anff Hokitika. She should get uw«y for the West Const later in the aay.

The Union Company report that, the Kurow is to load at Dunedin to-morrow, and then at Oamaru, Timaru. and Lyttelton for Wellington. Napier, and Auckland.

The Waverley is timed to clear Wellington at 2 o'clock this afternoon for Patea. She should arrive back on Thur*day to load for a return trip. The Kauri was expected to leave Westport last evening with coal and timber for Wellington. In that case she .should reach here early to-morrow morning. The Waitangi is to go on the Patent Slip to-morrow for overhaul prior to entering the Patea-Wellington coastal trade to the agency of W. M. Bannatyne aid Co.

The Koromiko Is now loading coal at Westport for Wellington. A projected departure from Wellington to-day is the Nffahere for Westport tuid Greymouth. The vessel has b«en under survey at Wellington. The Komata, is to leave Wellington tomorrow evexiing for Westport. She will take passengers and cargo, and will toad at Westport back to Wellington. The Karori. from Portland, is due ax Wellington to-day to dsenarge a cargo of cement. From here she is to proceed to Greymouth to load coal and timber back to Wellington. Levin and Co. report that the Kennedy is expected to arrive at IVeilington on Tuesday next from Lyttelton, via F»xton. The Wairuna from Newcastle, via Vancouver. arrived at San Francisco »t 7 a.m. on Friday. She is to leave ’Frisco to-morrow for Auckland. The Union Company’s Kawatirl. from Nukualofa, arrived nt Auckland at 2 o clock on Scnday afternoon. The vessel brought fruit from the Islands. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Captain W. Williams has joino 4 the Holmdole. vice Captain M. T. Holm. Captain D. McPherson has relinquished his post on the Kamona. and Captain J W. Cameron is now in command. Messrs. W. Deiley and J. M. Barr have been engaged as first and second officers respectively of the llama. Mr. W. Byslop has joined that vessel as second engineer, and Mr. O’Sullivan as third. Mr. W. Williams, chief officer, has left the John, and Mr. F. Lawton. late second officer, has been promoted to chief officer. Mr. A. J, Moody is now in Mr. Lawton’s Mr. W. H. Maya has vacated the position of third engineer of the Kaiapoi. and Mr. J. W. Gill has replaced him.