SHIPPING NEWS

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12406, 27 March 1926, Page 2

SHIPPING NEWS

INTERCOLONIAL, HOME, AND FOREIGN VESSELS

HIGH WATER AT WELLINGTON

PHASES OF THE BOON

High water, 2.59 a.m.; 2.59 p.m. Moon rises, 5.15 p.m.; sets, 9.27 a.m. Sun rises, 6.14 a.m.; sets, 5.57 p.m.

ARRIVED FRIDAY, MARCH 26th. JOHN s.s.. 00.50 a.m.), 353 tone, Hawick, from 1 Wanganui.—Holm and . Co., agents. _ NIKAU, s.s. (5.40 a.m,), 248 tons, Vasta, from Mapua.—T. and W. Young, agents, ' VVAHINE V s.s: (7 a.m.), 4436 tons, Cameron, from Lyttelton.—Union Co., agents. ALEXANDER, s.s. (7 a.m.), 377 tons, Maylen,- from ' Motueka. —T. and W, Young, agents. NGAIO, s.s. (7.35' a.m.), 1203 tons, Wildman, junr., from Nelson.—T. and W. Young, agents. HAWERA, s.s. (9.35 a.m.), 174 tons, McKinnon, from Patea. —Dalgety and Co., agents. KAPUNI, s.s. (9.45 a.m.), 275 tons, McLachlin, from Patea:—Dalgety and Co., agents. OPIHI, s.s: (10 a.m.), 1179 tons, Dalgleish, from Lyttelton.—Union Co., agents. WAIRAU, s.s. (10.5 a.m.), 143 tons, Jackson, from Blenheim.—Levin and Co., agents. > ' KAITOKE, s.s. (11.25 a.m.), 3112 tons, Hender, from Napier.—Union Co., agents. TUTANEKAI, s.s. (2.10 p.m.), 806 tons, Bollons, from Cook Strait.—Marine Dept., agents. KAIMAI, s.s. (4.45 p.m.), 1428 tons, Brisco, from Greymouth.—Union Co., agents. TEES, s.s. (6.10 p.m.), 553 tons, Dowell, from Lyttelton.—Gardiner and Binnie, agents. / PROGRESS, s.s, (6.15 p.m.), 353 tons. Hay, from ■ Lyttelton.—Holm and Co.; agents. KAURI, s.s. (7.15 p.m.), 2833 tons, McLean, from Newcastle. —Union Co., agents. ' - SAILED FRIDAY, MARCH 26th. SURREY, s.s. (7.5 a.m.), 8564 tons, Field, for Glasgow. KAIWARRA, s.s. (1.30 p.m.), 3051 tons, Bilton, for Westport. TAMAHINE, s.s. (3 P-m.), TB9O tons, 'Prosser, for Picton. NIKAU, s.e. (3.20 p.m.), 248 tons, Vaßta, for Motueka. KAPUNI, s.s. (4 p.m.), 275 tons, McLachlin, for Patea. OriHl, s.s. (5.15 p.m.), 1179 to,ns, Dalgleish, for’Nelson. OPAWA.-m.v. (6.5 p.m.), 110 tons, McKinnon, tor Blenheim.

NGAIO, s.s. (7.30 p.m.), 1203 tons, Wildman, junr., for Nelson. WAHINE, s.s. (7150 p.m.), 4486 tons, Cameron, for Lyttelton. WAIRAU, s:S. (8 p.m.), 148 tops, Jfickson, for, Blenheim. ■ •

EXPECTED ARRIVALS Kaitoa, Mapua, to-day. Maori, Lyttelton, to-day.. -Arahura, Nelson, to-day. Tamahine, Picton, to-day. Echo, Blenheim, to-day. • Kennedy, Foxton, to-day. Wayerley, Patea, to-day. j Holmdale, Wanganui, to-day. Inaha, Patea, to-day. Kapuni, Patea, March 28th. Kapiti, .Wanganui, March 28th. Storm, Bluff, March 2tßh. Invercargill, WaDganui, March 28th. Nikau, Motueka, March 28th. 1 Opawa, Blenheim, March 28th. Kiivitea, Westport, March 28th. Kohi, Havelock, March 28th.: Wahine, Lyttelton, March 28th, Ngaio, Nelson, March 28th. Tamahine, Picton, March 28th. Komata, Westport, March 28th. Putiki. Gisborne, March 28th. Kalmanawa, Portland, March 28th. Waipori, West Coast, March 28th. Tongariro, Port Chalmers, March 28th. Canadian Challenger, Dunedin, Mar. 29. . Hauraki, Auckland, March 29th. Makura. Sydney, March 29th. OpUa, Greymouth, March -28th. Maori, Lyttelton, March 30th. Arahura, Nelson, March 30th. Tamahine, Picton, March 80th. Marama, Sydney, March 30th. Calm, Wanganui, March SOtli. Manuka, Melbourne, via Bluff) March 30th. Opihi, New Plymouth, March 30th. John, Wanganui, March 30th. Breeze, Timaru, March 30th. Kohi, Blenheim, March 30th. HaWera, Patea, March 30th. Wootton, Lyttelton, March 31st. Wairau, Blenheim, March Slst. Cygnet, Kaikoura, March 81st, Storm, Wanganm, March Slst. Wahine, Lyttelton, March 31st. Ngaio, Nelson, March 31st. Turakina, Lyttelton, March 81st. Maori, Lyttelton, April Ist. Arahura, Nelson, April Ist. Tamahine, Picton, April Ist. Athenic, Lyttelton, April lßt. Breeze, Wanganui,' April Ist. Wahine. Lyttelton, April 2nd. Arahura. Nelson, April 2nd. Maori, Lyttelton,- A)nril 3rd. Ngaio. Nelson, April 3rd. Tamahine, Picton, April 3rd.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES Tees, Westport, Greymouth, to-day. Hawcra, Patea, to-day. Kaitoa, Nel6on, to-day. Echo, Blenheim, to-day. Cumberland, Lyttelton, to-day. Kaitoke, Lyttelton. Dunedin, to-day. Rotorua, Auckland, to-day. Maori, Lyttelton, to-day. Arahura, Nelson, to-day. Tamahine, Picton, to-day, Holmdale, southern ports, to-day. Kennedy, Tarakohe, to-day. Knaresbro, Lyttelton, to-day. Alexander, Westport, Greymouth, to-day. Progress, New Plymouth, to-day. John, Wanganui, to-day. Gale, southern ports, to-day.

Inaha, Patea, to-day. Kapuni, Pattea, March. 29th. Storm, Wanganui, March 29th, Nikau, Motueka, March 29th. Opawa, Blenheim, March 29th. Kaimai, Greymouth, March 29th. Wahine, Lyttelton, March 29th, Ngaio. Nelson, March 29thj Tamahine, Picton, Marfch /29th. Canadian Challenger, Auck., March 29th Kohi, Blenheim, March 29th. Kaimanawa, Lyttelton, March 29th, Waverley, Foxton, March 29th. Invercargill, Wanganui, March 29th. Kapiti, Wanganui, March 29th. Manuka, Melbourne, March 30th. Calm, Lyttn.* Dun., Bluff, March 90thTairoa,\ London, March 30th. Maori, Lyttelton, March 30th. Arahura, Nelson, March 30th. Putiki, Napier, Gisborne, March 30th. Komata, Westport, March J Soth. Makura. San F'rancisco, March SOlh. John. Wang., N. Plymouth, March 30th. Breeze, Wanganui, March SOth. Kohi, Nelson, Havelock, March 31st. . Opua, West Coast, March 31st. Wootton, Lyttelton, March 31st. Opihi, Lyttelton, Dunedin, March 31st. Storm, southern ports, March 31st, Wahine, Lyttelton, March 31st. < Ngaio, Nelson., March 31st. Tamahine, Picton, March 31st. Tongariro, London, March 31st. s Hauraki, Melbourne, March 31st, Cygnet, Kaikoura, March 31st. Ngakuta, Auckland, March 31st. Maori, Lyttelton, April Ist. Arahura, Nelson, April Ist. Marama, Sydney, April Ist. Wairau, Blenheim, April Ist. Breeze, southern ports, April l*t, Wahine, Lyttelton, April 2nd. Ngaio, Nelson, April 2nd. Tamahine, Picton, April 2nd. Maori, Lyttelton, April 3rd. Arahura, Nelson, April 3rd. GENERAL NEWS INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. The Ulimaroa sailed from Auckland March 25th ’ for Syd/iey ; due Sydney March 29th; leaves Sydney April Ist foi Wellington; due Wellington April sth. The Maunganui left Sydney Marcl 26th for Auckland; due Auckland Marct 30th; sails from Auckland April Ist foi Sydney; due Sydney April sth. The Manuka , left Melbourne on Marcl 20th for Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton, an< Wellington; duo Wellington March SOth, The Marama left Sydney March 26th for Wellington; due Wellington March SOth; sails from Wellington bn April Ist for Sydney;,due Sydney April sth. PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE. Niagara, R.M.S., left Sydney on March 11th for Vancouver, via-Auckland, Suva and Honolulu; sailed frbm March 16th; due Vancouver April 2nd. •' Makura, .sailed from Sydney on March 25th for San Francisco, via Wellington, Rarotonga and Papeete; due , Wellington . March 29th; due San Fran-| cisco April" 16th. Aorangi, R.M.M.S., left Vancouver on March 10th for Sydney, via Honolulu, Suva, and Auckland; due Auckland March 28th: due Sydney April 3rd. * Tahiti, R.M.S., sailed from San Francisco on March 24th for Sydney, via Papeete, Rarotonga and Wellington; due Wellington April 12th; due Sydney April 17th.

TO-DAY’S BERTHAGE. Kaiapoi —Clyde quay wharf. Progress—Taranaki street wharf. ; John—Queen’s wharf, No. 2. Futurist—Queen’s wharf, No. 3, Tamahine—Queeh’a wharf, No." 4. Kaitoke—Queen’s wharf, No. 6. Hawera—Queen’s wharf, No. 7. wharf, No. 11. Arahura—Queen’s wharf, No. 12. Echo —Queen’s wharf. No. 13. Nprnkuta—Queen’s wharf, No. 16. Maori —Ferry wharf. Tutanekai —Ferry wharf. Kauri—Bailway wharf. i Tairoa—Glasgow, wharf. -f > Gale —Glasgow wharf. Cumberland—King’s wharf. Kaimai—King’s wharf. Kennedy—King's wharf. Kapiti—King’s wharf. Rotorua—Pipitea' wharf. Alexander—Pipitea wharf. Tees—Pipitea wharf: Mararoa—JLambton, wharf. Corinna—Lambton wharf. Knaresbro—Thorndon breastwork, Holmdale— Miramar. Maheno—Slip. Arapawa—Slip.

WITHIN WIRELESS. The following vessels were expected to be within range of. the undermentioned wireless stations last night : Auckland—Aorangi, Montague, Waiotapu, Makambo, Nairnbank, Eastern Sea, H.M.A.S. Delhi, H.M.A.S. Adelaide, H.H.A.S. Sydney, H.M.S. Diomede, H.M.S. Dunedin, TJlimaroa, Ilvington Court: Chatham--Islands—Cambridge, Polerlc, Otira. Wellington Wahine. Maqri, Tamahine, Ngaio, Arahura, Tutanekai, Maknra, Kaitoke, Athenic, Surrey, Knaresbro, Tasmania, Kurow, Kaiwarra, Waipori, Marama, Kauri, Mahia, Trokieve, Whangape. Awarua Tongariro, Huntingdon, Turakina, Port Victor,. Ktiretu, Manuka, Kaituna, Waitemata, ICartigi. SURHiY lIEPARTS. With Dominion produce on board the Federal S.N. Company’s steamer Surrey took her departure from Wellington shortly after 7 a.m. yesterday for Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Avonmouth and London via Panama. MANUKA-DUE TUESDAY. From Melbourne via Bluff, Dunedin and Lyttelton, the Union Company advise that the passenger steamer Manuka is due at Wellington on Tuesday, and Bails again at 8 p.m. the same day for Melbourne direct. TRANS-PACIEIO CARGO STEAMERS’ MOVEMENTS. The Wairuna was due at San Francisco March 23rd, - and loads there and at Vancouver late March for Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, and Sydney. The Waiotapu from Newcastle, is due Vancouver April 14th, The Waitemata leaves Dunedin Tuesday for Wellington, New Plymouth, thence Pacific coast. The Hauraki arrived Auckland March 20tli, and leaves there to-day for Wellington, thence Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. The Wailiemo left San Francisco March 19th for Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and New Plymouth, and is due Napier April 12tb.

The forward loading dates at Pacific coast ports are approximately as follow : * The Waiotapu loads at Vancouver and San Francisco during April for Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne and Sydney. The Waitemata loads at Vancouver and San Francisco early May for Napier, Lyttelton, Dunedin. Bluff and New Plymouth. The Hauraki loads at Vancouver and San Francisco during May for New Zealand and Australian ports, probably Auckland, Wellington, . Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. The Waihemo loads at Vancouver and San Francisco during June for New Zenlnnd and Australian ports. The Wairuna loads at Vancouver and San Francisco in July for probably Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne and ■Sydney.

COASTAL MOVEMENTS. The Port Victor now leaves Lyttelton at noon to-day for .Dunedin. ■ The Inkula sails from Dunedin today for New Plymouth to complete discharge. The Echo, due at Wellington today from Blenheim, leaves later in the day on the return trip. The Kennedy returns here to-day from Foxton and sails for Tarakohe later in the day. The Opawa, due at Wellington tomorrow from Blenheim, leaves on Monday on the return trip. The Cygnet arrives Here on Wednesday from Kaikourp, and sails for Lyttelton via Kaikoura toe same day. The Wanau, from Lyttelton via. Blenheim, is due at Wellington on Wednesday, and leaves.the same day on the return trip. The Schouwen now leaves New Plymouth on Monday for Sydney. The Argyllshire arrived at Timaru at 6,30 a.m. yesterday from Wanganui, and sails on Monday for Bluff. 1 The Rotorua clears, Wellington at 11 o’clock this morning for Auckland. - The Tasmania, which arrived at Napier at 6 a.m. yesterday from Gisborne, leaves on Monday for New Plymouth. ■ The Tongariro leaves Port Chalmers at. 7 a.m. to-day for Wellington, where she is due to-morrow. The/ Kaimai, due here to-day from. Greymouth, sails early next week on the return trip. The Kairanga leaves Port Stephen early next week for Newcastle to complete loading for New Plymouth and Wellington. The iliaituna dears Dunedin on Monday via Timaru for Westport and Greymoutn. The Kaiwarra left Wellington yesI terday for Westport to load for Aucklana. I The Komata \ leaves Westport this c morning for Wellington, and is due hers to-morrow. The Opihi returns hare on Tuesday from New. Plymouth, and sails on Wednesday for Lyttelton and Dunedin. The Kiwitea clears Westport this afternoon for Wellington, and is duo here to-morrow. The Wingatui sails from Lyttelton on Monday for Timaru, Dunedin, and Bluff. The Kaitoke leaves Wellington today lor Lvtteiton and Dunedin The Knaresbro now. clears Wellington to-day for Lyttelton and Dunedto. The Turakina was due at Timaru yesterday from New Plymouth, and leaves to-day for Lyttelton. The Cumberland sails from Wellington to-day for Lyttelton and Dunj tdin.

The Huntingdon left Port Chalmers yesterday for Bluff .to complete her discharge and to commence loading. The Tees arrived here last night from Lyttelton, and sails at 2 p.m. this afternoon for Westport ■ direct and Greymouth. The Wootton, due at Wellington on Wednesday from Lyttelton, leaves the same day on the returri tnp. The Hauraki clears Auckland to-day . for Wellington, and is due here on Monday. The Kaitoa, due here to-day from Mapu, sails later in the day for Nelson and Map*. The Alexander sails from Wellington to-day for Westport direct and Greymoutn.' The Nikau arrives here to-morrow from Motueka, arid loaves cm Monday on the return trip. The Waverley, due at Wellington to-day from Patea, sail on Monday lor Foxton. ! The Athenio arrived at Lyttelton .yesterday from Wellington. The Tairoa clears Wellington on Tuesday for London,, via Monte" Video and Teneriffe. The Mamari leaves Port Chalmers to-day for Wanganrii. The Waimana sails from Auckland to-day for Hioks Bay, The Putiki, due at Wellington tomorrow from Gisborne, leaves on Tuesday for Napier and Gisborne, via Akitio. j The Invercargill arrives here to-mor-row from Wanganui, and sails on the return trip on Monday. The Opua, from Greymouth, la due at Wellington on Monday, and leaves on Wednesday for Westport and Greymotith.

Tiie Holmdale returns here to-day from Wanganui, and sails later in the day for Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, and Lyttelton. ‘ The Progress leaves Wellington today for New Plymouth, Dargaville, and Hokianga. The John, sailing to-day for Wanganui, returns here on Tuesday, and leaves the same day for Wanganui and New Plymouth. The Gale leaves Wellington to-day for Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Timaru. Tiie Storm, due here to-morrow from Bluff and way ports, sails on Monday for Wanganui. The Calm returns to Wellington on Tuesday from. Wanganui, and leaves the same day for Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Bluff. j The Breeze, from southern ports, is due here on Tuesday, and sails the same dav for Wanganui. The Kolii, due at Wellington tomorrow from Havelock, leaves on Monday for Blenheim. The Hawera, sailing to-day for Patea, returns to Wellington on Tuesday. The Inalia, due. at Wellington today from Patea, leaves later in the day' on tho return trip.

The Kapiti arrives here to-morrow from Wanganui, and sails, on the return trip on Monday. The Kapuni, duo at Wellington tomorrow from Patea, leaves on Monday on tho return trip.

MAHIA FROM LONDON. Tne Shaw, Savill and Albion Company advise that the steamer Mahia arrived at Lyttelton yesterday from London. The vessel has cargo for discharge at Lyttelton, Dunedin, and New Plymouth. / THE CANADIAN CHALLENGER. For further loading the Canadian Gov eminent Line advise that the steamer Canadian Challenger leaves Port Chalmers to-dav for Wellington, and is due here on Monday. She later proceeds to Auckland, where she completes loading for New York, Boston, and Montreal. SCOTTISH LAUNCHINGS. Scottish shipbuilders launched during January 16 vessels, of 24,748 tons. Ot these, 12, of 16,998 tons, were built on tli6 East Coast. The Clyde .total was lower than the totals of the previous two years, but was comparatively high considering the condition of trade. . SAN FRANCISCO MAIL STEAMERS. The'R.M.S. Malcura left Sydney 4 p.m. March 25th, ‘due Wellington March 29th, Rarotonga April 3rd, Papeete April sth, and San Francisco April 16th. The H.M.S. Tahiti left San Francisco 2.15 p.m. Match 24th. due Papeete April 3rd, Rarotonga Aprirl 6th, arid Wellington April 1.2t1i. She leaves for Sydney April 13tl).

ISLANDS SERVICES. The Tofua leaves Auckland March 27th for Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. The Ngnkuta leaves Auckland April sth for Cook Islands, and leaves Rarotonga April 19th for Wellington, .thence Auckland.

NOTICESS.TO MARINERS. Captian J. Bollons, of the Government steamer Tutanekai, has taKen a line of soundings across the bar channel ''at the entrance to Kaipara Harbour, has forwarded the following report to the Marine Department:— “Took a line of sounding across the bar channel. The line of deep water la gradually working to the northward. On the line of beacons there is shallow water and a continuous break. The best water is now with the lower beacon south of the flagstaff and the lighthouse a little north of the top beacon. A little more water exists on a line with the' lighthouse and top beacon m transit; this, however, brings a vessel almost beam on to the sea when it is heavy from the west and south-west. From 18ft to 19ft of water at ordinarylow springs was obtained on the above marks.”

The undermentioned changes in navigation “aids” have been made m Evans Bay:—A red spar buoy has been placed northward of the shoal ground at a position (approx.) 324 degrees 1300 feet from the north-western end of Miramar wharf. The red can buoy existing about three-quarters of n cable off the eastern shore of Evans Bay at a distance of about three and a half cables from Halswell Point has been changed to black. The Wellington Harbour Board notifies that between sunset and sunriso on and after the evening of April Ist next, two fixed red lights, 6ft apart, vertically disposed, 22ft and 28ft above M.H.W.S. respectively, will be exhibited at the northern end of Miramar wharf.

VANCOUVER MAIL STEAMERS. The R.M.M.S. Aorangi left Vancouver March 10th and arrived Honolulu 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 17th, and left again at 4 p.m. She reached Suva' o? 30 p.m., and sailed 10 p.m. March 25th for Aucklahd, where she is due March 28th. She leaves Auckland 10 p.m. Monday, March 29th for Sydney. The R.M.S. Niagara from Auckland arrived Suva 6 a.m. Friday, and. left at 3 p.m. for Honolulu, where she was due yesterday. She i» dne Vancouver April 2nd. •< TELEGRAPHED MOVEMENTS AUCKLAND. Friday.-Katoa (8 a.m.), from Napier; Ilvingtou Court (.4.30 p.m.), for Westport. GISBORNE, Friday—Putiki (3.40, p.m.), for Wellington. ,* ' PATEA, Friday—lnnha (8 a.m.), Waverley (8.5 a.m.), from Wellington. WANGANUI, Friday—Kapiti <8.25 : a.m.), Invercargill (6.35 a.m.), from Wellington. _ , FOXTON, Friday—Kennedy (7.25 a.m.), from Wellington. ' PICTON, Friday-Calm (5.30 a.m.), Tamahine (6.10 p.m.), from Wellington. BLENHEIM, Friday—Echo (6 a.in,), from Wellington. Echo (1 p.m.), for

Wellington. ,i NELSON, Fridat-hAraliura (8.5 a.m.), from "Wellington; ' Arahura. (7.35 pm.;, for Wellington. KAIKOURA, Friday—Cygnet (8 a.m.), from Wellington. LYTTELTON, .Friday—Kartigi (6.15 a.m.), from Wellington; Moon (6.50 a.m'.), from Wellington; Huhia (2.30 p.m.l, from London; Athenic (10.40 P.m.), from Wellington; Breeze (1.50 p.m.). for Wellington; Wingatni (5.30 p.m.), from Wellington; Cygnet (10.50 p.m.), for KaiIcoura;, Kartigi (4.30 p.m.), for .Dunedin; Maori (8.10 p.m.), for Wellington; Breeze (9.10 p.m.), for Dunedin. DUNEDIN, Friday—lnkula (9.10 a.m.), from Timnru; Waitemata (9.40 a.m.), from Timaru; Manuka (11.55 a.m.), from Blufl; ICaituna (1.10 p.m.), for Blu3. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS AT 4 P.M. YESTERDAY. Cape Maria van Diemen: —Wind, N.W., freshbar., 29.87; ther., 70; overcast; sea, rough. • . Russell—Wind, N.W., fresh; bar., 29.81; ther., 71; overcast; sea, rough. Manukau Heads —Wind, W.S.W., gale; bar., 29.74; ther., 65; rain; sea, smooth. Auckland —Wind, AY., fresh; bar., 29.76; ther., 6S; rain. “ , Taurnnga —Wind, N.E., " light; bar., 29.69; ther,, 65; rain; sea, moderate. East Cape—Wind, N., light; bar., 29.76; ther., 68; misty, rain; sea, moderGisborne —Wind, N,EU light; bar., 29.73; ther., 75; fair; sea, smooth. Port Ahuriri—Wind, N., fresh; bar., 29.63; ther., 71; overcast; sea, moderate. Castlepoint—‘Wind, N., light; bar., 29.68; ther., 68; overcast: sea, moderate. Wellington—Wind, S.E., breeze; bar., 29.66; ther., 58; gloomy. New Plymouth "wind, N.E,, fresh; bar., 29.55; ther., 63; rain; sea, moderate. Cape Egmont—Wind, S.E., fresh; bar., 29.57; ther... 70; misty, rain; sea, moderate. Wanganui—Wind* S.E., light; bar., 29.63; ther., 66; drizzle; sea, smooth. Farewell Spit—Wind, S.E., fresh; bar., 29.69; ther., 59; rain; sea, moderate. Cape Foulwind—Wind. S., fresh; bar., 29.65; ther., 56; cloudy: sea, rough. Greymouth—Wind, S., fresh; bar., 29.67; ther., 58; cloudy; sea, considerable. • . . • _ „ . Stephen Island—Wind, S.E., fresh; bar., 29.67; tyer., 56; misty, rain; sea, moderate. . . „ Cape Camnbell— Wind, S E., fresh; bar., 29.70; ther., 63; overcast; sea, moderate. ... Knikoura—Wind, S.W., light; bar., 29.71;- ther, 57; overcast; sea, rough. Akaroa Lighthouse Wind, S.W., fresh; bar., 29.75; ther., 55; cloudy; sea, moderate. ‘Port Chalmers—Wind. S.W., light; bar., 29.79; ther., 55; rain; sea. smooth. Nuggets—Wind, S., fresh; bar., 29.78; ther., 1 46: squally; sea, rough. Bluff—Wind. S.. breeze; bar., 29.81; ther., 52; f showery; sea, smooth. R V. PEMBERTON. Meteorological Office, Wellington, March 26th, 1926.

Mar. 27 2.39 turn. 2.50 p.m. Mar. 28 3.10 a.m. 3.41 p.m. Mar. 20 4.0 a.m. 4.25 p.m. Mar. 30 4.50 a.m. 5.17 p.m. Mar. SI 5.46 a.m. 6.18 p.m. Apl. 1, 6.47 a.m. 7.12 p.m. Apl. 2 7.40 a.m. 8,1 p.m. Apl. S 8.29 a.m. 8.47 p.m.

Last Quarter . MAKCH. D. H. 11 M. 20 p.m. New Moon .... 2 50 p.m. First Quarter 21 4 42 p.m. Full iMoon .... 29 9 .30 p.m. Perigee 11 0 a.m. Apogee 4 24 p.m.