PHASES OF THE MOON

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12355, 27 January 1926, Page 2

PHASES OF THE MOON

High water, 2.59 a.m.; 3.22_p.m. Moon fiaes, 6.23 p.m.; sets, 3.3 a.m. Son rites, 4.58 a,m.; sets. 7.28 p;m, '

arrived TUESDAY. JANUARY 26. ARAHURA, bjb. (4.5 a.m.), 1596 tons, Wildman, senr.. from Nelson.—T. and W. Young, agents. MAORI, s.s. (7 a.m.), 3488 tons, Irwin, from Lyttelton.—Union Co., agents. KAPITI, 1 «.s. (8.10 a.m,), 242 tons, Sawyers,, from Wanganui.—Dalgety and Co., agents; ' , I BREEZE, s.s. (9 a.m.), 558 tons, Sheppard, from Wanganui. Turnbull and Co., agonte. OPIHI, s.s. (11.46 a.m.), 1116 tons, Dalgleish, from Lyttelton. Union Coagents. KQMATA, s.s. (5:30 a.m.), 2116 tons, Rankine, from Westport. Union Co., agents WAIPAHI, s.s. (5.25 p.m.), 1650 tons, Kane, from Napier.—Union Co., agents. . TAMAHINB, s.s. (6.15 p.m.), 1850 tons, Prosser, from Picton.—Union Co., agents. SAILED TUESDAY, JANUARY 26. MOERAKI, s.s. (12.15 p.m.), 4421 tons, Williamson, for Lyttelton. KUROW, s.s. (5 a.m.), 2625 tons. Elders, for Picton. KENT, s.s. (7 a.m.), 9857 tons, Jarvis, for London. iWAVEfftLEY, s.s. .(noon), 157 tons. Brigden, for Patea. j • KENNEDY, s.s. <1.5 p.m.), 226 tons, Stuart, for Lyttelton. NIKAU, s.s. (2.45 p.m.), 248 tons, Vasta, for Mapu. KAPUNI, s.s. (3 p.m.), 275 tons, McLauchlan, for Patea. INAHA, m.B. (3 p.m.), 251 tons, Gibson, for Patea. WAIRAU, s.s. (8.25 p.m.), 143 tons, Jackson, for Lyttelton. , INVERCARGILL, s.s. (4.4 S p.m.), 226 tons, Wilkinson, for Wanganui. ECHO, auxiliary scow (3.30 p.m.), 99 tons. Radford, for Blenheim, BREEZE, s.s. (6.15 p.m.), 558 tons. Sheppard, for Dunedin. ARAHURA, s.s. (7.30 p.m.), 1596 tons, Wildman, snr., for Nelson. ■ MAORI, s.s.- (7.50 p.m.), 8488 tons, Irwin, for Lyttelton. ‘ OPIHI, s.s. (9.15 p.m.), 1116 tons, Dalgleisb, for Nelson. v -

EXPECTED ARRIVALS Eegulus, Wanganui, to-uay. Kiwitea, Napier, to-day. Putiki, Gisborne, to-day. Calm, Wanganui, to-day. • Waiiine, Lyttelton, to-day, * Ngaio, Nelson, to-day. Cygnet, Kaikoura, to-day, Karori, Greymouth, to-a«y. Opawa, Blenheim, to-day. Holmdale, Wanganui, to-day. , Opua, Greymouth, to-day. Asama Maru, Vancouver, January 28th. Inaha, Wanganui, January 28th. Anglo-Indian, Port Pirie, January 28th. Kohi, Havelock,'January 28th. ■ Maori, Lyttelton, January 28th. Arahura, Nelson, January 28th, Tamahine, Picton, January 28th. Storm', Bluff, January 28th. Invercargill, Wanganui, January 28th. Kapuni, Patea, Januaiy 28th. Whangape, Dunedin, January 28th. Waverley, Patea, January 28tb. Echo, Blenheim, January 28th. Maimoa, Lyttelton, January 28th. Wairuna, Auekland, January 29th. Wahine, Lyttelton, January 29th. Ngaio, Nelson, January 29th. Fairburn, Karamea, January 29th. Arawa. Auckland, January 29th. Kennedy, Foxton, January 29tn. Wootton, Lyttelton, January 29th. Ilia Ora, New Plymouth, January 29th, Hawera, Patea, January 28th. Corinna, New Plymouth, January 29th. Kapiti, Wanganui, January 30th. Maori, Lyttelton, January 80th. Arahura, Nelson, January 30th. Tamahine. Picton. January 30th. John, New Plymouth, January 30th. Poolta, New Plymouth, January 30th. Storm, Wanganui, January 31 St. Wahine. Lyttelton, January Slat. Ngaio. Nelson, January 31st. Tamahine. Picton, January Slat. Komata, Westport. January 81st, Kaitangata, New Plymouth, January 31st. Makufa, Sydney, February Ist. Marama, Sydney, February 2nd. Maori, Lyttelton, February 2nd. - Arahura, Nelson, Fobruary 2nd. Tamahine. Picton, February 2nd. Wahine, Lyttelton, February 3rd. Ngaio, Nelson, February 3rd. Kartigi, Newcastle, February 3rd. Kumara, Lyttelton, February 3rd. Port Hunter, Wanganui, February 3rd. Maori, Lyttelton, February 4th. Arahura, Nelson, February 4th. Tamahine, Picton, February 4th. Katoa. Dunedin, February ,4th. Wahine, Lyttelton, February sth. Ngaio, Nelson. February sth. % PROJECTED DEPARTURES Wahine, Lyttelton, to-day. - Ngaio, Nelson, to-day. Tamahine, Picton, to-day. Hawera ,Patea, to-day. Kapiti, Wanganui, January 28th. Inaha, Patea, January 28th. Kapuni, Patea, January 28th. Willaston, Lyttelton, January 28th. Holmdale. Dunedin, January 28th. Cygnet, Kaikoura, January 28th. Maori, Lyttelton; January 28tb. Arahura, Picton, January 28th. Putiki, Napier, January 28th. Waipahi, Dunedin, Jannary 28th. Knimai, Greymouth, January 28th. Regulus, West Coast, January 23th. Opawa, Blenheim, January 28th. Norfolk. Lvttelton, January 28th. Wahine, Lyttelton, January 29th. Ngaio, Nelson, January 29th. Tamabino, Picton, January 29th. Fairburn, Karamea, January 29th. Kennedy, Foxton, January 29th. Kohi. Havelock, January 29th. Ituahine, Auckland. January 29th. ' Calm, Bluff, Dn., Tim., Lyttn., Jan. 29. Storm, Wanganui, January 29th.' Komata, Westport, January 29th. Cambridge, Lyttelton, January 30lh. Maori, Lyttelton, January 80th. 'Arahura, Nelson, January 80th. Tamahine, Picton, January 80th. John, New Plymouth, January 30th. Poolta, Lyttelton, January 30th. Wootton, Lyttelton, January 30th. Opua, West Coast, January 80th. Matatua, Lyttelton, January 31st. Maimoa, London, January 31st. Wahine, Lyttelton, February Ist. Ngaio, Nelson, February Ist. Tamahine, Picton, February Ist. Wairuna. Melbourne, February Ist. Storm, south, February Ist. Mnkura, San Francisco, February 2nd. Maori, Lyttelton, February 2nd. Arahura, Nelson, February 2nd. Komata, Westport. February 2nd. AVahine. Lyttelton. February Brd. Ngaio, Nelson, February Brd. Tamahine, Picton, February 3rd. Arawa, Lyttelton, February 3rd. ’

Maori, Lyttelton, February 4th. Arahura, Nelson, February 4th. Katoa; Auckland, February 4th. Kumara, Napier, February 4th. Wahine, Lyttelton, February Bth. Ngaio, Nelson, February stfi. Tamahine, Picton, February sth. Canadian Britisher, Napier, Feb. Sth. Marama, Sydney, February sth. Manuka, Melbourne, February sth. GENERAL NEWS INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. Ulimaroa left Sydney on Jannary 22nd for Auckland; due Auckland January 27th; sails from Auokland on January 29th for Sydney; dne Sydney February 2nd. The Moeraki sailed from Wellington on January ;25th for Lyttelton, Dunedin, Bluff, and Melbourne; due Melbourne February 3rd. Maunganui, from Wellington, arrived at Sydney January 85th; leaves Sydney on January 29th for Auokland; due Auckland February 2nd. Manuka arrived at Melbourne January 23rd: sails from Melbourne Jannary 27th for Bluff, Dunedin,' Lyttelton, and Wellington; due Wellington February sth. Marama sailed from Anckland Jannary 22nd for Sydney; due Sydney Jannary 27th; leaves Sydneyon January 29 th for Wellington; due Wellington February 2nd. PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE. Niagara, R.M.S., left Sydney on Jannary 14th for Vancouver, via Auckland, Suva Honolulu, sailed from Auckland January 19th; due Vancouver February Makura, R.M.S., at Sydney, sails from there on January 28th tor San Francisco, via Wellington, Rarotonga, and Papeete; due Wellington February Ist; due San Francisco February 19th. Adrangi, R.M.S., left Vancouver on January 18th for Sydney, via Honolulu, Suva, sttd Auckland; due Auckland February Ist; due Sydney February 6th. Tahiti, R.M.8., at San Francisco, sails from there on January 27th for Sydney, via Papeete, Rarotonga, and Wellington; dne Wellington, February 15th; due Sidney February 20th. TO-DAY'S BERTHAGE. Waipori—Clyde quay wharf. Asama Maru—Taranaki street wharf. Holmdale—Taranaki street wharf. Kiwitea—Queen’s wharf, No. 1, north. Anglo-Indian—Queen's wharf. No. 1. sth. Tamahine—Queen's, wharf, No. 1, south. Opua—Queen's wharf. No. 3. . 1 Corinna—Queen's wharf. No. S. Futurist—Queen's wharf, No. 3. Kapiti—Queen’s wharf. No. 6. Storm—Quean's ' wharf, No. 6. Cygnet—Queen’s wharf,, No. 7*-Howera-Queen's wharf, No. 7. Nikan—Queen’s wharf. No. 10. Opawa, Queen’s wharf. No. 11. wharf, No. 12. Echo—Queen’s , wharf, No. IS.' Kohi—Queen’s wharf, No. 13. Nguhau-'-Queen’s wharf, No. 11. Putiki—Queen’s wharf, No. 14. Waipahi—Queen's wharf. No. 16. Wahine—Ferry wharf. ’ Komata—Railway wharf. , Koimai—Railway wharf. * Maimoa— Glasgow wharf. Whangape—Glasgow wharf. Calm—Glasgow • wharf. Waverley—Glasgow wharf. Ruahine—King’s wharf. Matatua—King's wharf. Kairanga—King's wharf. Koutunui—King's wharf. Kapuni—King’s wharf. - • Norfolk—Pipitea wharf. Cambridge—Pipitea wharf. Kapiti—Pipitea wharf. Mararoa—Lnmbton wharf* Tutanekai—Larobton wharf Willaston—Thorndon breastwork. Kira—Shelly Bay. Maheho—Slip. Kittawa—Slip. Paritutu—Slip. Hawera—Slip.

WITHIN WIRELESS. ■ The following vessels were expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations last night.:— Auckland : H.M.S. Laburnum, SieTentz, H.M.S. Veronica, Kartigi, Kaiapoi, Iris, Niagara, Poolta, Aorangi, .Ulimaroa, Mahano, Nucula, Wingatui, Wairuna, and Kaitangata, Chatham Islands—Oakworth. Wellington: Wahine, Maori, Ngaio, Arahura, Tamahine, Murex, Asama Maru, Kiwitea, Anglo-Indian, Kent, Middlesex, Koromiko, Hertford, Hinemos, Ku,mara. Ruapehu,' Moeraki, and Wentworth. * Awarua i . Canadian Britisher, Port Melbourne, Martaban, Clark Boss, Whangape. TAINUI LEAVES BALBOA. En route from London and Southampton, the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company have Nieen advised that the liner Taimii left Balboa p.m. on Monday for Wellington, where she is due on February 17th. ' TURAKINA COMING. \ Cable advice received by the New Zealand Shipping Company states that the steamer Turakina sailed from London on January 22nd with cargo for discharge at Poet. Chalmers, Lyttelton, Napier and New Plymouth. She is expected at Port Chalmers about February 28th. _ WITH CANADIAN CARGO. The N.Z. .Shipping Company have been advised by cable that the steamer Schowen sailed from St. John on January 22nd for Newport Newß, en route to New Zealand. -The Schowen, which is bringing Canadian cargo for discharge at Anckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and New Plymouth, is dn* at Auckland about March sth, and at Wellington a week later. AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING. The New Zealand Shipping Company advise the following movements of their steamers in Australian waters:— The Otorama left Melbourne on .January 24th for Sydney. The Rimutaka, en route from Sydney to England, arrived at Albany on January 24th. The Opawa arrived at Townsville 1 on January 23rd from Cairns, and next proceeds to Brisbane. The Piako, from Sydney, arrived at Melbourne on January 23rd, and later goes on to Adelaide. * ' TRENEGLOS FROM NEW YORK. With cargo for discharge at Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Bluff, the A. and A. Line steamer Treneglos arrived at Auckland yesterday from New York. She is expected at this port about February 2nd. HUNTINGDON REPORTED. Cable advice received by the Federal S.N. Company stated that the steamer Huntingdon, en route from Liverpool, arrived at Curacao on January 23rd and sailed again the following day for Anckland, where she Is due on February 16th. MIDDLESEX’S PROGRAMME.' The Federal S.N. Company advise that the sledmer Middlesex is due at Auckland to-morrow from Lyttelton, and later proceeds to Napier, Wanganui, and WelHngtoif to complete loading. She is due at Wellington on February 10th, and sails fonllv from here on February 18th for Boston, New York, London, Liverpool, and Glasgow. NORFOLK FOR - SOth'B. The Fefleral S.N. Company’s steamer Norfolk leaves Wellington to-morrow for Lyttelton, thence Dunedin, to complete discharge of her Liverpool cargo, after which Bhe loads under the auspices of the New Zealand Shipping Company at Port Chalmers. Lyttelton, Napier, Auckland. and Wellington, for Homo, and is expected to clear Wellington finally on March llth fop London, via Panama.

COASTAL TRADE. The Poolta left Portland yesterday with cement for Now Plymouth, Wellington and Lyttelton. The Kahika loads at Westport next week for Lyttelton, Oamaru and Dunedin. The Kamo left Gisborne yesterday for Lvttelton, Oamaru and Dnnedin. The Opihi, from Dunedin and way ports, sailed last alight for Nelson and New Plymouth, thence Dunedin direct. The, Komata, which arrived at Wellington yesterday front Westport, sails on Friday on tho return trip. The Ngakuta loads at Greymouth today for Bluff and Dnnedin. The Kaitangata loads on Friday at Greymouth and Westport for New Plymouth and Wellington. The Kiwitea leaves Napier to-day for Wellington, and to due here to-morrow. The Kartigi loads at Newcastle on Thursday for Wellington, The Kaponga, due at Newcastle to-day, loads there for BluffThe Whangape, from Dunedin, via Iyttelton, arrives at Wellington on Thursday and sails the same day for Auokland.

The Katoa loads at Dunedin on Friday, thence Oamaru. Timaru and Lyttelton, for Wellington and Anckland. The Wingatui leaves Auckland to-day for Lyttelton direct, thence Bluff, Dnnedin, Oamaru and Timaru. The Waipahi, from Auckland, via Napier, arrived here yesterday and sails on Thursday for Dunedin direct. The Kaiapoi leaves New Plymouth on Friday for Picton to complete disoharge. The Corinna loads at New Plymouth to-day for Wellington, and is due here on Friday. The Kaimai leaves Wellington .on Thursday for Greymouth to load for Miramar. -

The Wootton is expeoted here on Friday from Lyttelton, and sails on Saturday on the return trip. The Kurow leaves Picton to-morrow for Auokland direct. The Karori clears Greymouth to-night for Wellington, and is dne here on Fri‘fhe Kaimanawa is to leave Auckland to-day for Westport. The Koromiko is expected to clear Westport to-morrow for Auckland direct. The Waitomo recommissions at Lyttelton to-day and sails to-morrow for Newcastle to load for Auckland. The Kawatiri now sails from Dunedin pn Thursday for Newcastle to load for Anckland. ' , The Karetu, en route to Sydney, leaves Bluff the middle of next week for Hobart to load timber for Lyttelton, Timaru, Dunedin and Oamaru.

The. Kaitoke leaves Port Chalmers tomorrow for Newcastle to load for Auckland.

The Waverley. due here to-morrow: from Patea, sails on the return trip the saine day. 1 The Invercargill, arriving at Wellington on Friday from Wanganui, leaves the same day on the return trip. The Kontnnni, from Napier* via the coast, is due here to-morrow and sails on the return trip the same day. The Putiki, due here to-jnorrow from Gisborne, sails the same day for Napier, via Akitio.

The Opua, from Greymouth, with timber for .discharge at Petone, arrives at Wellington to-day and leaves on Friday for the West Coast. The Holmdale, due here to-day rrom Wanganui, sails on Thursday for Dunedin direct, Oamaru, Timaru and Iyttelton

The John arrives- at .Wellington on Friday from Wanganui, and sails on the return trip the same day. The Progress left Picton yesterday for New Plymouth and Hokianga. The Hawera, sailing to-day_ for' Patea, returns to Wellington on Friday. The Inaha, due here to-morrow from Patea, sails on the return trip the same day The Kapiti leaves Wellington to-mor-row for Wanganui, and is due back here on Saturday. The Kapuni arrives here to-morrow from Patea and leaves the same day on the return tnp. The Breeze, from Wanganui, left Weitington last night for Dunedin direct, Timaru and Lyttelton. The Calm returns to Wellington to-day from Wanganui and leaves on Friday for Bluff direct, Dunedin, Timaru and Lyttelton.

The Storm, from southern ports, arrives here on Thursday and sails on Friday for Wanganui.' She returns, to Wellington on Sunday and leaves on Monday for Lyttelton, Dunedin, Oamaru and Timaru. The Kohi, due at Wellington to-day from Havelock, tails on Friday for Nelson and the bays.

The (Jpawa, dne here to-day from Blenheim, sails to-morrow on the return trip. The Cygnet arrives at Wellington today from Kaikoura and leaves on the return trip to-morrow. The Echo, due here to-morrow from Blenheim, sails on Friday on the return trip. The Kennedy, from Lyttelton, via Foxton, is due here on Saturday, and leaves on the return trip the same day. 1 The Wairau is expected at Wellington on Sunday from Lyttelton, via Blenheim, and sails on Monday on the return trip.

SURREY FROM LONDON. Having discharged a quantity of explosives off Motuihi, the Federal Line steamer Surrey, which arrived at Auckland from London on Thursday evening last, berthed at the Auokland wharf yesterday- Henoe she proceeds to Lyttelton, Timaru, and Wellington to complete discharge. When proceeding down the River Thames -at the outset of her voyage, the Surrey collided with* the hop-per-barge J H. Hunter, and sustained .damage to her stem. She was towed buck to London and dry-docked for - repairs, sailing again for New Zealand on December 12th. A hard south-east gale, -with exceptionally high seas, was encountered on December 17th, the vessel being hoveto for nine hours. Although the blow proved of exceptional severity, the Surrey escaped damage and resumed her voynge when the conditions moderated. Favourable weather was then experienced and the steamer arrived at Curacao on Decomber 28th. After replenishing her oil bunkers she resumed her voynge, to arrive at Colon three days later. Transit through tho canal was obtained the following day, and the steamer continued her voyage across the Pacific. Fine weather prevailed almost to port, the steamer averaging 18,6 knots. On arrival nt Auckland on Thnrsdnv evening, the Surrey anchored off Riingitoto. The storm on Friday compelled her to remain at her anchorage until Saturday morning, when she proceeded to the powder anohorage off Motuihi., The' vessel is expected to sail from Auckland about Tuesday of next week. Captain C. B. Lamb Is in charge of the Surrey, and has associated with him the following officers: Chief, Mr H. Laws: second, Mr B. Coward; third, Mr C. Welch; fourth, Mr Harris; ohief en- £ inner, Mr G. Bltvkelock; second, Mr H. iscombe; third, Mr C. Duncanson; fourth, Mr C. Sanderson; fifth, Mr S. Michael; sixth, Mr G. Stanbury: seventh, Mr ,H. Bruce; chief refrigerating engineer, Mr F. Gales: second, Mr L. Campbell : wireless operator, Mr J. Evans; chief steward. Mr F. Gale. RUAPEHU FOr"nAPIEE. The Now Zealand Shipping Company advise that the liner Ruapehu leaves Tokomaru Bay hhis afternoon for Napier, thence Auokland to complete her loading for Home. She is scheduled to sail finally from Auekland on February 6th for Southampton and London, via Pitcairn Island. Panama and Curacao. TREKIEVE' FOR DUNEDIN. The steamer Trekieve, which is discharging Montreal cargo under the aus> pices of the New Zaland Shipping Company, leaves Lyttelton to-day for Dunedin, Melbourne, and Sydney to complete. WAIRUNA DUE FRIDAY. To continue her discharge of Pacific Coast cargo, the Union Company’s transpacific cargo steamer Wairuna is due at Wellington on Friday from Auokland. She later proceeds to Australian ports to completq. KENT SAILS. Having completed her loading under the auspices of the New Zealand Shipping Company the Federal steamer Kent took her departure from Wellington early yesterday morning for London, via Panama.

THE CANADIAN BRITISHER. Now in the south, completing her discharge and loading, the Canadian Government Line advise that the steamer Canadian Britisher returns to Wellington on February sth from Napier to take in cargo. She leaves again on February Bth for Auckland, where she completes loading, and sails on February 11th for New York, Boston, and Halifax. PORT MELBOURNE LEAVES BLUFF. The' C. and D. Line advise that the steamer Port Melbourne left Bluff yesterday for Lyttelton, and is to leave there on Saturday for Auckland, Gisborne, Napier and Wellington, to complete loading for Home. She is to sail finally from here on February 17th for London, via Monte Video. PORT HUNTER AT PICTON. To' complete her loading for Home, the C. and D. Line advise that the steamer Port Hunter leaves Picton on Friday afternoon for Wanganui and Wellington, and is to sail finally from here on February 6th for London,' via Panama. MARTABAN "FOR WANGANUI. • The C. and D. Line advise that the steamer Martaban left Dunedin yesterday afternoon for Wanganui, to complete her discharge of New York cargo. She later proceeds to Westport for bunkers, before proceeding to Australia to load for Home. SB SSEK TO COMPLETE. The Union Company advise that the steamer Sussex leaves Dunedin on Friday for Bluff, to complete her discharge of Eastern merchandise, after which she tiroceeds to Sydney for survey before eaving for Calcutta to load again for New Zealand. WILLASTON FOR SOUTH. The Union Company’s chartered steamer Willaston leaves Wellington to-mor-row for Lyttelton, thence Dunedin and New Plymouth, to complete her discharge of Pacific Coast cargo. THE WEST HENSHAW. Carrying 1,000,006 ft of timber, 80,000 cases of oil. and 800 tons «f general cargo, the steamer West Henshaw, a unit of the Swayne and Hoyt Lino, arrived at /Auckland from Los Angeles on Saturday evening. On arrival the freighter anchored in the stream until Sunday morning, -when she. berthed at the Prince's wharf. The Wgst Henshaw, which is making her first visit to New Zealand, loaded her cargo on the Pacific Coast, and took her final departure from San Pedro, Los Angeles, on December 86th. Fine weather was encountered whilst crossing the Pacific, but on Thursday last the wind freshened /from the north-east, and on Friday increased to a hard gale. Heavy seas came on board, and during the afternoon the 6teamer was hove-to. The conditions moderated about midnight, and the West Henshaw was able to resume her. course. Her other discharging ports are Lyttelton, Dunedin, Hobart, and Melbourne. The West Henshaw is an oil burner of 5888 tons, and was built at Seattle In 1919. 1 The West Henshaw is under the command of Captain R. RingdaL who visited Auckland when chief officer of the company's steamer West Nilus. He ns. with him the following officers: —Chief, Mr A. Peterson; second, Mr G. Sarinen;' third, Mr O. CarLsen; chief engineer, Mr A. M. Thompson; assistant chief, Mr A. Tomkins; second, Mr L. Jamieson; third, Mr V. Solvin; wireless operator, Mr T. Gardner; chief steward, Mr R. McNicholls. KUMARA'S MOVEMENTS. The Shaw, Savill and Albion Company’s steamer Kumara, now at Wanganui roadstead loading for London, leaves on Friday for Lyttelton and 'Wellington. She is due here on February 3rd, and will sail on February 4th for Napier, Opua and Auckland, to fill up. The Kumara will sail finally from Auckland on February 13th for London, via Panama. ' CAMBRIDGE* SAILS SATURDAY. ■ The Federal' S.N: Company’s steame.r Cambridge is to leave Wellington on Saturday for Lyttelton, thence Dunedin, to complete discharge of her Liverpool cargo. Afterwards she loads for Home at Port Chalmers, Bluff, Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington (March Ist to March 4th), Napier, Waikokopu, Tokomaru Bay and Auckland, under the agency of the New Zealand Shipping Company. She is to sail finally from Auckland on March 16th for London, via Panama. MATATUA FOR SOUTH. Now loading; at Wellington, the Sha:v. Savill and Albion Company advise that the steairmr.iMatatua leaved on Sunday for Lyttelton, thence Bluff, to complete. She is scheduled to clear Bluff finally -on Februar#' 12th for London, via Panama, KIA ORA’S LOADING PROGRAMME. To commence Homeward loading, the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company advise that the steamer Kia Ofa leaves New* Plymouth on Friday for Wellington. She sails again on February 6th for Port Chalmers, thence Timaru. and then returns to Wellington on February 83rd to complete loading, taking her final departure from here on February 85th for London, via Panama.

WAIWEJtA FROM LONDON. The Shaw, Savill ' and Albion Line steamer Waiwera arrived in the lower harbour at Dunedin shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday from London, via Colon and Panama, after a passage of 42 days. The vessel was granted pratique by the port health officer, and then steamed to a berth at the Victoria wharf. The Waiwera loaded over 6800 tons of general merchandise at the Royal Albert Docks, and cleared London at 11.30 p.m. on December 11th. Fine weather was experienced to the Azores, when the ship encountered very heavy south-west and north-west gales. The storms prevailed for seven days, accompanied by very high seas. A large quantity of water found its way on board, but no damage was done. When the steamer cleared the storm area she was favoured with fine weather for the rest of the passage across the Atlantic. Colon was reached at 1.16 a.m. on December Slst, where the vessel coaled, and then resumed her voyage, transit through the 'Panama Canal being obtained on the afternoon of Docomber Slst. She cleared Balboa at 11 p.m. on the same day. Fine weather prevailed on the run across the Pacific until Saturday, when the Waiwera encountered strong north-east winds and rough seas. She made Taiaroa Heads, her first landfall, at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The average speed , from Balboa was 12.il knots, and the average throughout the voyage was 11.6 knots. Captain C. Wood is in command of the Waiwera, and has the following officers associated with him .-—Chief, Mr S, Oswald; second, Mr P. O'Leary; third, Mr ,1. .Teboult; fourth, Mr F. Armitage; chief engineer, Mr G. Briggs; second, Sir R. Craig; third, Mr R. Dunoon; fourth. Mr F. Rowe; fifth, Mr D. Watts; chief refrigerator, Mr A. Roberts; second, Mr R. Messenger; chief steward, Mr F. Breedon; surgeon. Dr. R. Allan. After discharging part cargo at Dunedin, the Waiwera will go’ to Lyttelton and Bluff to land the remainder. She will subsequently load Dominion products at Port Chalmers, Oamaru, .Wellington, Lyttelton, Opua and Auckland, for New York. Boston and London. She will sail finally from Auckland about Maroh sth. TEEGRAPHED MOVEMENTS [AUCKLAND, Tuesday Tofua (5.45 a.m.), from Fiji; Treneglos (4 p.m.), from New York. Nucula (11 a.mA, for San Pedro: Waimna (7 p.m.), for Wellington. PICTON, Tuesday—Progress (4 a.m.), Kutow (11.30 a.m.), from Wellington. Tamahine (2.50 p-m.), for Wellington. BLENHEIM, Tuesday - Opawa (7.10 A.jn.), from Wellington. NELSON, Tuesday—Ngaio (7.30 a.m.), from Wellington. Ngaio (7.40 p.m.), for Wellington. GREYMOUTH, Tuesday-Karori (11.23 vm.), from Wellington. DUNEDIN, Tuesday Kntoa (11.20 a.m.), from Lyttelton. Oreti (5.45 p.m.), for Invercargill; Martaban (6 p.m.). for .Wanganui. 1

Last Quarter JANUARY. P H. 6 U. 52 p.m. New Moan ... 14 0 5 p.m. First Quarter 21 10 1 a.m. Full Moon ... 9 5 a.m. Apogee 2 10 6 p.m. Fence* 11 6 a.m. Apogee 3 . 54 a.m.