SHIPPING NEWS

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 137, 6 December 1935, Page 12

SHIPPING NEWS

HIGH WATER.

Today: ]2.1 a.m.; 12.28 p.m. Tomorrow : 12.54 a.m.; 1.21 p.m. (Standard Time)

ARRIVALS.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5.

TAMAROA, s.s. (3.30 p.m.), 12,350 tons, Dawsou, from Southampton. PORT HOBART, m.s. (4 p.m.), 744S tons, Kippens, from Auckland. TAMAHINK, s.s. (8.10 p.m.), 1989 tons, Kane, SOUTH SEA, s."trawler (11.10 p.m.), 312 tons, Uowcll, from Chathams. ECHO, aux. scow (11.30 p.m.), 132 tons, Mires, from Blenheim. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 0. WAKAKURA. minesweeper (12.10 a.m.), 200 tons, Garden, from Picton. KAl'lTl, m.s. (4.25 a.m.), 212 tons, Johansen, from Wanpunui. AIiAHURA, s.s. (0.30 a.m.), IUO7 tons, Hay, from Nelson. RANGATIRA. t.c.s. (7 a.m.), G152 tons, Cameron, from Lyttolton. MAKAMA, s.s. (7 a.m.), 6-197 tons, Morgan, from Lyttelton.

DEPARTURES.

THURSDAY, .DECEMBER 5.

HOLMDALE. s.s. (6.10 p.m.), 6SI tons, Cop

land, for Wanganui. MATANUI, s.s. (".30 p.m.), 1366 tons. Wild-

man, for Nelson. WAHINE, s.s. (7.50 p.m.), 4438 tons, Irwln,

for Lyltelton. KOHI, aux. scow (5.30 p.m.), 125 tons, Coldle,

for Collingwood. FOXTON, m.s. (10 p.m.). 221 tons, Dalzicl, for

Picton. STORM, s.s. (11.10 p.m.), 749 tons, Williams, for Picton.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS.

Coastal Traders. Paliura, Lyttellon, today. Inalia, Patea, today. Matangi, Nelson, tomorrow, a.30 a.m. Tamaliiue, Picon, tomorrow, U. 15 p.m. Walilne. Lyttelton. tomorrow, 7 a.m. Kiwitea, Greymouth, tomorrow. Taupata, Greymouth, tomorrow. Breeze, southern ports, tomorrow. Echo, Blenheim, Bth. Kapunl, Patea, Sth. Holmdale, Picton, Sth. Kohl, Collingwood, Sth. Karu, Lyttelton. Bth. Awahou, East Coast bays, !»th. l'arera, southern ports, Sth. Wlngatiii, Auckland, Bth. Holmglen, Walkato, 10th. Breeze. Wanganui, 10th. Poolta, Greymouth, 11th. Storm, southern ports, I2lh. Walplata; Lyttelton, 12th.

Overseas Trader*.

Melbourne Maru, Hobart, today, D p.m. Kotorua, Bluff, tomorrow. (labriclla, Wanganul, tomorrow. llauraki, Auckland, tomorrow. Maunganui, San Francisco, 9th. Jlonowal. Sydney, 9th. Ahama, Auckland, 11th. iiuntlugdon, Auckland, 11th. Hanßltata, Auckland,' 14th. Ngakuta, Napier, 14th. Walpawa. Auckland, 16th. Canadian Highlander, Auckland, llith. Umana, New Plymouth. 17th.Kangitane, London, 18th. Trojan Star, Napier, 18th. Port Alma, Auckland, 19tb. Canadian Scottish, Napier, 20th. Benreoch, Tolaga Bay, 22nd.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Coastal Trailers. Tamahine, Pictou, today, 2.45 p.m. Arahura, Nelson, today, 7.30 p.m. Wainui, Bluff, today. Talisman, Kelson, today. Waimarino, Auckland, today. Holmglen, New Plymouth, today. Gael, Greymouth, today. Kaimai, New Plymouth, today. Paua, Wanganui, today. Echo, Bleuhcim, today. Itangatira, Lyttclton, today, 7.45 p.m. Knpunl, P.atea today. Awahou, East Coast Bays, tonight. Wahine Lyttelton, tomorrow, 9 p.m. Jlatangi, Nelson, tomorrow 7.30 p.m. Hawera, l'atea, tomorrow. Breeze, Wangauul, via ricton, tomorrow. Inaha, Westport, tomorrow. Paknra, Napier, tomorrow. Wingatut, Lyttclton, Dth. I'arera, New Plymouth, 9th. Ilolnulale, southern ports, 9th. * Karu, Nelson, 9th. Taupata, Westport. 9th. Kohi. Nelson and bays, 10th. UrtiQze southern ports, 10th. Holmglen, soutliern ports, 11th. Storm. Waußanui, via Picton, J2th. Waiiiiata Auckland, 13tli.

: Overseas Traders. Port Hobart, Lyttelton, tomorrow, p.m. (iabriella, Napier, tomorrow. Kaurahi, Lyttelton, 9th. Tamaroa, Auckland, 9th.

Melbourne Jlaru, Auckland, 3th. New Zealand, Lyttelton, 9th. Ilolorua, Auckland, lOlh. iMaiinganui. Sydney, 10th. Monowai. Auckland. 10th. Huntingdon, Lyttelton, 14th. Ngakuta, Melbourne, 15th. Canadian Highlander, Australia, ISth. Waipawa, London, 19th. Itangltata, London, 20th. Trojan Star, London, 21st. Canadian Scottish, New York, 22nd.

BERTHAGE LIST.

Awahou—ln the stream. Arahura—Queen's Wharf No. 12. Echo—Queen's Wharf No. 13. (iacl—Queen's Wharf No. 7. Gabriclla—Railway Wharf. Hauraki—King's Wharf. Hlmatangl—ln tlie Stream. Holmglen—Queen's Wharf No. 6. Inaha—King's Wharf. ' John—ln the Stream. Kapuni—Queen's Wharf No. 5. Kaitnai—Railway Wharf. Kaiwarra —Patent Sllr> Wharr. Kapiti—Queen's Wharf No. 5. Marama—Galsgow Wharf. Maori—Clyde Quay Wharf. Matal—Lyttelton Wharf. Melbourne Marti—Pipitca Wharf. Oullil—ln the Stream Paua—Burnham Wharf. Port Hobart—King's Wharf. Rangatlra—Lyttelton Wharf. Botorua—Glasgow Wharf. South Sea—Taranakl Street Wharf. Tfiraahlne—Queen's Wharf No. 4 Talisman—Queen's Wharf No. 13. Tamaroa—Plpltea wharf. Walpahl—Patent Slip Waimarino—Pipitea Wharf. Walnul—Fryatt Quay.

INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE,

WANGANELLA, left Melbourne November 27, was to leave Sydney Saturday for Auckland (held up). (Huddart, Parker.) MARAMA, leaves Wellington tomorrow, Bluff Monday, for Melbourne; due Melbourne December 13; leaves Melbourne December 10 for New Zealand; due Bluff December 20, Dunedin December 21, Lyttelfon December 23, Wellington December 24. (U.S.S. Co.) MONOWAI, was to leave Sydney today for Wellington; due Monday; leaves Wellington Tuesday, Auckland December 13 for Sydney due Sydney December 16. (U S S Co )

PACIFIC MAIL SERVICES.

MAKURA, left Sydney November 21 tor San Francisco; due San Francisco December 13; leaves San Francisco December 18 for Sydney due Papeete December 28, Rarotonga December 30, Wellington January 6; leaves. Wellington January 7; duo Sydney January 11. (U.S.S.

AUUNGAKUI, left San Francisco November 20 for Sydney; due Wellington Monday; leaves Wellington Tuesday; due Sydney December 14, leaves Sydney December 19 for San Francisco, via ports. (U.S.S. Co.) NIAGARA, was to leave Sydney yesterday for Vancouver (held up) ; due Auckland Monday; leaves Tuesday; due Suva December 13, Honolulu December 20, Vancouver December 27. (U.S.S. Co.)

MONTEREY, leaves Melbourne December 7 Sydney December 11, for San Francisco; due Auckland December 14, Suva December 17, Pago Pago December IS. Honolulu December 23, Los Angeles December 28, San Francisco December 30. (Burns, Fhilp, and T. and W. Youug.) AORANGI, left Vancouver yesterday for Sydney; duo Honolulu Wednesday, Suva December 20, Auckland December 23; leaves December 24: duo Sydney December 28. (U.S.S. Co.)

MAKIPOSA, leaves San Francisco Tuesday, Los Angeles Wednesday, for Australia; duo Honolulu December in, Pago Pago Decomber 21, Suva December 24, Aucklaud December 27, Sydney December 30, Melbourne January 2. (Burns. Pliilp, and 1. and W Young.)

OOMINIOM BOUND.

AUA.MO, left Palcmbaag November —, for AucKlauU and Wellington (due December 11). (V.O. Co.)

KKNKEOCU, left Yokohama November 20 via Port Kembla to load at New Zealand ports for London and Continental ports; duo l'icton December 14. (G. H. Scales.)

CANADIAN BRITISHER, left Montreal November 29 for Auckland (due January S), Wellington, and Australia. (C.N.S.)

CANADIAN .SCOTTISH, left Montreal October 1 for Bluff (duo December 10). Dunedin Lytlcltou, Napier, aud Wellington (December 20), via Australia. (C.N.S.)

CANADIAN CUALLE.NUKU. left Montreal October 27 for Wellington (due December 28) Lyttelton. and Dunedln via Australia (C.N S i

CANADIAN HIGHLANDER, left Montreal November 1 for Auckland (due December 12) Wellington (December IC) and Australia. (C.N.S.)

CANADIAN CONSTRUCTOR, left Montreal November 23 for Australian ports, Dunedln (due January 20). Lyttclton, aud Wellington.

'^IPTK. icti l.uniluL. iNuvi'tnuvi ' liv Anir.ilia do discharge), ami New Zealand do liiii.l .Ismsmrvi (S.S ami A Col

COISXWALLIS. Icfl Montreal November 23 fur Duucdln (dim January 1G), Ljtteltou. Wcllliißlon (duo January 21), Auckland, Napier, aud Wanganul, via Australia. (C.N.S.)

DORIC STAR, left London November 2S fur New Zealaud, via South Africa, to load Homeward; due New Zealand January 20. (Blue Star Llue.)

HALE, left Glasgow about September 30 for Dunediu (due December 7), Lyttelton, and Wellington, via Cape of Good Hope. (Canterbury S.S. Co.)

GOLDKN HEAII. left Los Angeles December 1 for Auckland (due December 27), Wellington, and Australia. (Burns, Philp.)

ULhvl i,m,iiuN, jell li\cii#uuj Oclobei 2a Tor Auckland (due December 4), Wellington (December U). Lytteltuo Uunedlu «ud UlulT (Federal Co.)

lONIC, left Southampton November 29 for Auckland (due January S), and l'urt Chalmers via Kingston and Panama. (S.S. and A. Co.)

KARTIUI. from Adelaide, Edithburg, and Geelong; left Melbourne November 2U for Nuw Plymouth nine December 6). Auckland, Wellington, Lyttcltuu, Uuuedin. and New Plymouth (U.S.S. Co.)

KAIRANGA, from Steuliuusc Bay: let! Melbourne November 30 Tor New Plymouth (due December 7), and Auckland. (U.S.S. Co.) LIMERICK, left Los Angeles November 2!) for Auckland (due December 20), Wellington (December 24), Lyttellon, Dunedin, and Australia. (U.K.S. Co.)

MELBOURNE MARU, left Moji November 1 for Wellington (due December 0) and Auckland via Australia. (Federal Co.) NEW ZEALAND. STAR, left London December i> in ballast for New Zealand ports; due January G. (Blue Star Line.) NORTHUMBERLAND, left New York November 24 for Auckland (due December 24). Napier, rtM F°° (''anuary6)l L3"clton, and DunoNAKBADA. left Calcutta November' 29 for Auckland (due December 27). Wellington* Lyltclton, Timaru, Bluff, and Dunedin, via Penaug Singapore, and Satnaraug. (U.S.S. Co.) PORT HUON, left London November -9 for Wellington (due January 5), and Lyttelton. (fl. and D. Line.)

PORT WYNDHAM, left London November 8 tor Lyttelton (due December 1G). Dunedin. and Bluff, via Suva. (C. and D. Line) RANGITANE. left London November 14 tor Wellington (due December 18) and Auckland. (N.Z.S. Co.)

TAIROA, left Liverpool Noveirbei 17 for Auckland (due December 27). Wellington {December 31 > Lylieltou. au-J Dunetlln <SS an.i A Co.)

WAIRANGI, left London December 4 for Australia (to discharge) and New Zealand (to load Homeward). (S.S. and A. Co.)

WAIWERA, left Liverpool December 3 for Australia (to discharge) and New Zealand (to load Homeward). (S.S. and A. Co.)

WILLIAM C. DALDY; lett Newcaslle-oo-Tyne November 7 for Auckland. (A.H.8.)

DISCHARGING ON COAST,

GABRIELLA, from Newcastle and Sydney; for Napier, Gisborne,- and Greymouth; at CastlccliiT; leaves today, via Wellington (bunkers only). (U.S.S. Co.)

HAURAKI, from Los Angeles; for Wellington (duo tomorrow). Lyttelton, Dunedin, Bluff, and Australia; left Auckland Wednesday.

KING MALCOLM, from Tampico; for Dunedin and BlulT: at Lyttelton. (Daigety and Co.) NEW ZEALAND, from San Pedro; for Lyttelton and Australia; -at Wellington. (T.O. Co.) . .

NORFOLK, from Liverpool, for Dunedin and Timaru; at Lyttelton; leaves p.m. tomorrow. (Federal Co.)

PORT HOBART, from New York; for Lyttelton and Dunedln; at Wellington; leaves p m tomorrow. (C. and D. Line.) ...T.AMAROA- from London; for Auckland; at Welllngton; leaves Monday. (S.S. and A. Co ) WAIPAHI, from Sydney; at Wellington (repairing). (U.S.S. Co.) WAIKOUAITI, from Newcastle and Sydney; for Lyttelton and Timaru. (U.S.S. Co.) WAITAKI, from Newcastle and Port Stephens; at Auckland. (U.S.S. «Co.)

LOADING 111 NEW ZEALAND.

BENREOOI, loads Picton December 14, .Napier, Gisbome, Tolaga Bay, Wellington (due December 22), Lyttelton, Timaru, and Port Chalmers; leaves Port Chalmers January rrf<£ un, ktrlf- Lou<lon, Hull, and Antwerp. (G. H. Scales.)

, CANADIAN VICTOR, loads Auckland December- 22 for New York. Boston. i«nd Halifax. (C.N.S.)

CORNWALL, loads New Plymouth December IS, Wanganui, Wellington (due December 23). Gisborne, Opua, Auckland, Tokomaru Bay, and Napier; leaves Napier January 20 for London, Avonmouth, Liverpool, Manchester, and Glasgow. (Federal Co.)

KAIMIRO, leaves Greymouth tomorrow for Melbourne and Adelaide. (U.S.S. Co.) J'AHANA, at Glsborne; foe Napier; leaves Napier December 11 for London, via Montevideo. (S.S. and A. Co.) . .

NGAKUTA, loads Napier" Thursday, Wellington December 14, for Melbourne and Sydney.

NORFOLK, loads Port Chalmers Monday, Tin.aru, BlulT. Lylfelton, Napier. Auckland, mid Wellington (due January 13); leaves Wellington January 17 for London, Avonmouth Liverpool, and Glasgow. (Federal Co.) . . PORT ALMA, left BIulY today for Wan^anul (due Sunday), Auckland. Wellington (duo December -19),■ and Lyttelton"; leaves :LVttelton December SO for London, via Cape Horn (C. and D. Line.)

. PORT HUNTKR, ;,t Auckland; loaves tomorrow afternoon for London. Avonmouth, Liverpool, and Glasgow, via Panama. (C. and D Line.)

PORT HOBART. loads New Plymouth December 13, Auckland. Walkokopu, Wellington (duo December 25K Timnru. and Port Chalmers; leaves Port Chalmers January S for London, via Cape Horn. (O. and D. Line.) RANGITATA, at Napier; leaves G p.m. today for Auckland and Wellington (due December 14) ; leaves Wellington December 20 for London, via Panama. (N.Z.S. Co.) ROTORUA. left BlulT yesterday for Wellington (due tomorrow), Auckland, and Napierleave Napier December 20 for London via Panama. (\.Z.S. Cc.)

TAIXUI. at Auckland; leaves 5.30 p.m. tomorrow for Southampton and London, via Panama and Kingston. (S.S. and A. Co.) TEKOA, at New Plymouth: leaves Saturday fnr Gisborne, Opua, Auckland, and Tokomnrii Ttay: leaves Tokomaru Bay December 24 for ..ew York, London, Avonmouth, Liverpool, Manchester, and Glasgow. (N.Z.S. Co ) TAAIAROA, loads Auckland Thursday Lvttclton. Picton. and Wellington '(due December 25) ; leaves Wellington January 3 for Southampton and London, via Panama. (S S and A. Co.)

TROJAN STAR, left New Plymouth yesterrtay for Auckland. Napier, and Wellington (duo December IS) ; leaves Wellington December ">i for London, via Panama. (Blue Star Line") ■WAIPAWA. at Napier: leaves today for Gisborne, Auckland, and Wellington (duo De-c-mher 16) : leaves Wellington p.m. December M for London and West Coast ports, via Cape Horn and Las Palmas. (S.S. and A. C.) WAITAKI. lravcs Auckland tomorrow for Sydney. (U.S.S. Co.)

SERVICES ro ISLANDS.

MAUI POMARE. left Wellington November "G for Ania and Niue. (T. J. Gardiner.) PORT WHANCAREF. leaves Auckland today for Nukuaofa. (U.S.S. Co.) NGAKUTA, leaves Suva today for Auckland and Sydney. (U.S.S. Co.)

.TEES, at Lyttelton: leaves tomorrow for Waitangi, Owenga, Kaingaroa. and Pitt Islands. (T. J. Gardiner.)

WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE.

The following vessels are expected to be within range of tho undermentioned wireless stations tonight:—

Auckland.—Alinmo. Armadale. Canadian Challenger. Dalveen. Huntingdon, Kartiei. King John. Maui Pomare. Nassa. Ngakuta, Niagara Nollsemcnt, Port Whangarei. Port Wyndham, Raneitata, Recorder, Trojan Star, Yomachichi Chatham Islands.—Xil. V

Wellington.—Akaroa. Aorangi. Canadian Victor, Diomede. Gabriella, Hauraki. Marama, Matai. Melbourne Maru. New Zealand. Rangattra. Raniitane. R.ingltlkl. Rotorua, Taraahiue Wahine. Wakakura.

Awarua. —Canadian Scottish, Golden Coast Makura. Maunganui. Monowai, Omana. Strathaird, Triona, Wairuna.

PERSONAL

Captain W. H. D. Gardner lias taken command of the Karepo, relieving Captain E R Lowe for holidays.

Captain W. pnwson Is in command or the Shaw, S.ivlll liner Tamaroa, and his officers are: Chief, Mr. J. Steelc; second, Mr. M. Bennett; third, Mr. L. H. Edmcads; chief engineer, Mr. J. G. Ferguson; second, Mr. F. L. Gibbons; third, Mr. J. w. Barry; surgeon Dr M. J. Bulger; purser, Mr. A. E. Phillips; 'chief steward, Mr. F. J. Thomas.

TAMAROA'S PASSENGERS.

From London and Southampton, via Curacao and the Panama Canal, the Tamaroa arrived at Wellington yesterday afternoon and berthed at Pipitca to land passengers and mails and to commence discharge of her London cargo. She Is to leave here awiin next Monday for Auckland to complete discharge and to commence her Homeward loading. The Tamaroa brought the following; passengers:— For Wellington: Mrs. A. S. Andrews, Jlr. G. A. S. Barnacle, Mrs. Barnacle, l)r. M. A. F. Ilariiett, Mrs. Barnett, Miss S. M. Barnett, Slaster J. J. Barnett. Sliss H. 3!. Hassett, Mrs. S. H. Birch, Mr: J. Breeds, Sirs. Breeds, Captain \V. Burrill-Uobinson, Mrs. Bur-rlll-Itohinson, Mr. 11. J. Butcher, Mrs. Butcher, Mrs. A. Caselberg, Mr. W. H. J. Chritftie, Mrs. M. K. Christie, Mrs. B. Cock-buru-Hood, Mr. S. H. Gtlincr, Miss G. 11. Girrie. Captain S. Godfree, M.C., Vice-Admiral .1. E. T. Harper. Mr.' 11. S. Heywood, Miss M. X>. Hott, Miss U. It. Levy, Jlr. .1. T. Martin, Mrs Martin. Miss K. Martin, Mrs. S. A. Newliurn, I)r C. G. F. Morice. Mrs. Jlorice. Jllss A. M. Nathan, Miss F. l'criney, Mr. T. l'owcll; Sir. A. Itlcliardson, Sir. IJ. ltobertson, Sir. A. Uochfort-Allinan. Shrs. RochrortAllman, Mrs. M. <;. Itowley, Mr. J. W. Mlsscn, Mrs. E. Slisseu, Sir. G. Shirtcliffe, Mrs. SlilrtcllfTe, Miss 7.. E. Stronge. Miss G. It. Trolove, Sir. I. Van Staveren, Sllss F. M. Wittich, Sir 1). G. Zwartz. Sirs. Zwartz, Slaster V. G Zwartz.

For Auckland: Mr. n. Archer, Mrs. Archer Mr. C. JI. Davies. Mr. E. I). Forester Mr F. E. Wassail. Mrs; Hassall. Jlrs. K. L. Huoloy' Captain It. S. Lewis. Sir. It. H. Pollock. Mrs I'ulloek. Miss K. C. Prltchctt. Miss M. C. Tcuiinnt, Miss II E. I. Wayne. For Lyttcllon : Mr. G, G AM ken. Mrs. Aitken. Master A F Aitken.' Master B. C. Altken, Mr. \V. C l'vcs' Mrs. lyes. Miss. K. I,ce. the Ilev. 11. KelsonWripht. Mrs. .Vclson-Wriglit. Miss H. X. Kel-sou-AYrlght,.Commander E. G. BlioUes, Jlr. C.

S. Teschcmaker, Mr. H. S. E. Turner, Mr?. Turner, JlJss C. Turner, Lady A. V. Wigram. Fur Dunedin: Miss M. Barker, Miss K. K. (Irccnslade, Miss A. Moon, Re«r-Adm!ral J. S. M. Hitchle, Mrs. Ritchie, Miss V, M. Ritchie.Miss M. £. Ritchie, Master A. J. Ritchie. Miss A. J. A.- Sinclair, Mrs. E. G. Theomln, Mr. L. K. Wilson. For Napier: Mr. A. Smith, Mrs. bmith. lor Glsborne: Miss C. D. Boyd, Miss I. B. Boyd. For Timaru: Mr. H. E. h. Porter, Mrs. Porter. »■_-••

For Australia: Miss N. Allfleld, Mlbs M. Cameron, Mr. F. P. Evans, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. M. Foster, MlssN. Foster. Mr.C. Freeman, Mr. W. Grlerson, Miss H. Harvey, Mr. J. A. Hicks, Mrs. Hicks, Mr. E. C. Jackman Mrs. Juckmnn, Mr. S. R. Jones, Mr. R. ]. MacKintosh. .Mrs. L. E. Maclagan, Miss K. Maclagan. Mr. C. F. Mitchell, Mrs. Mitchell. Mr. M. E. Moscly, Mrs. Mosely, Mr. S. J. Sawtell, Mrs. A. N Shaw, Master R. S. Shaw, Mrs; Anni» Laurie Trewman. Miss J. C. White. Miss E A A. Wiss, Miss L. W. Thomson. Miss J M Thomson, Miss N. M. Wllkie, Lieut.-Colonel T. A. F. R. Oldtleld, Mrs. Oldfleld.

Round voyage: Mr. R. P. Belcher, Miss, G. M. Bell, Captain F. J. C. Bloomfleld. Miss .T. D. Brown, Miss I. A. Girdlestone. Miss I. Jr. C. Harvey, Mr. T. P. M. O'Callaghan.

PORT HUNTER LATER.

The Port Hunter, at present completing.loading at Auckland, is now to leave there tomorrow afternoon for London, Avonmouth Liverpool, and Glasgow, via Panama.

EXPRESS SERVICE.

The express steamer Wahlne is to lcai« Wellington at !) p.m. tomorrow for Lytteltoa instead of at 7.43 p.m. as usual.

TEKOA FOR NEW YORK.

The Tekoa. at present loading at Gisbqrni, Is now to leave Tokomaru Bay after complet. ing on December 24 for New Yot . befor* proceeding to London, Avonmouth, Liverpool. Manchester, and Glasgow. '

THE EMPIRE STAR.

The Blue Star Line's new motor-ship Empire Star is scheduled to leave London on January 8 with general merchandise for discharge at Auckland, Napier, and Wellington.' The .vessel is due at Auckland on February 10. From Wellington she will proceed to Australia to load for Great Britain.

BY TELEGRAPH.

AUCKLAND, December 5. Sailed—Nolisement (9.13 a.m.), for Port Kcmbla.

NAPIER, December 5. Sailed—Wainui (6 p.m.), for Wellington. PATEA. December 5. Arrived—lnaha (3 p.m.), from Wellington. GREYMOUTH, December 5. Sailed—Klwitea (5.5 p.m.), for Wellngton. • " ~ DUNEDIN, December 5. Sailed—Karu (5.30 p.m.), for Oamaru; Parera (6.30 p.m.), for Timaru; Waikouaiti (11 p.m.), for Timaru.

„ „ . _ BLUFF, December 5. Sailed—Port Alma (4.5 p.m.), for-Wanga-nui; Rotorua ,3.45 p.m.), for. Wellingtbn.

.■ WANGANUI, December-.6. Sailed—Gabriella (5.40 a.m.), for Wellington. Arrived—Holmdale (6 a.m.), from Wellington. ■ • ■. .

, . ' NELSON. December 6. Arrived—Matangi-(5.50 a.m.), from Welling, ton. .

_ „ . PATEA, December 6. Sailed—Mahla (5.45 a.m.), for Wellington. Arrived—Hawera (5.15 a.m.), from Wellini-

. . . „ PICTON. December«. Arrived—Storm (6 a.m.), from Wellington.