SHIPPING NEWS

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12470, 11 June 1926, Page 2

SHIPPING NEWS

INTERCOLONIAL. HOME. AND FOREIGN VESSELS

HIGH WATER AT WELLINGTON

PHASES OF THE MOON

ITight water, 4.45 a.m.; 5.12 p.m. Moon vises, 7.46 a.m.; sets, 5.14 p.m. 8-n rises, 7.32 a.m.; sets, 4.26 p.m. ARRIVED THURSDAY, JUNE 10. FUTUEJST, trawler (3 a.m.), 241 tons, Ormes, from Cook Strait. Master* agent. ARAHURA, s.s. (4.45 a.m.), 1596 tons, Wildman, jnr., from Nelson.—T. and W. Young, agents. KATOA. s.s. (5.45 a.m.), 2484 tone, Clark, from liytteltop,—Union Co., agents. MAR4ROA, s.s. (8.5 a.m.). 2596 tor^, Sewell, from Lyttelton.^—Union Co., agents. KAPITI, s.s. (9 a.m.). 242 tons, Sawyers, from Wanganui.—Dalgety and Co., agents. KAMO, e.s. <11.40 a.m.), 1236 tons, Lowe, frpm Lyttelton. Union Co., agents. KARTIGI, s.s. (1.10 p.m.). 2347 tons, Chrisp, from Greymouth.—Union Co-» agents. KUROW, s.s. (6.15 p.m.), 2625 tons, Elders, from Auckland.—Union Co., agents. TAMAHINE, s.s. (6.25 p.m.). 1990 ton*:, Prosser, from Picton. Union Co., agents. BAILED THURSDAY, JUNE 10. IONIC, s.s. (7.15 a.m.), 12,35*2 tons, Jackson, for Southampton and London. ARAWA, s.s. (7.55 a.m.), 9372 tons, Jones, for Auckland. FUTURIST, trawler, <7.55 a.m.), 241 tons, Ormes, for Cook Strait. CALM, s.s. (11.30 a.m.), 981 tons, Sharpe, for Lyttelton. HAWERA. s.s. (2.40 p.m.), 174 tons, McKinnon, for Patea. WAIOTAPU, s.s. (7 p.m.), 608$ tons, Norton, for Melbourne. ARAHURA, s.s. (7.35 p.m.), 1596 tons, Wildman, jnr., for Nelson. MARAROA, e.s. (7.55 p.m.), 2596 tone, Sewell, for Lyttelton. ( WOOTTON, e.s. (8.10 p.m.), 131 tons, Dempster, for Lyttelton, EXPECTED ARRIVALS Opawa, Blenheim, to-day. Inaha, Patea, to-day Waverley, Patea, to-day. Opihi, Dunedin, to-day. Gale, Onakaka, to-day. Wahine, Lyttelton, to-day. Nikau, Nelson, to-day. Invercargill, Wanganui, to-day. Kapuni, Patea, to-day. Kurow, Auckland, to-day. Kaimanawa, Lyttelttn, to-day. John, Lyttelton, June 12th. Echo, Blenheim, June 12th. Fairburn, Karamea, June 12th. Storm, Dunedin, June 12th. Mararoa, Lyttelton, June 12th. Arahura, Nelson, June 12th. Taraahine. Picton, June 12th. Hawera, Patea, June 12th. Tekoa, Lyttelton, June 13th. Wootton, Lyttelton, June 13th. Wahine, Lyttelton, June 13th. Nikau, Nelson, June 13th. Komata, Westport, June 13th. Putiki. Gisborne, June 13th. Wingatui, Bluff, June 13th. Canadian Conquejor, Anck’d., June 12th. Progress, Wanganui, June 13th. Kapiti, Wanganui, June 13th. Ruahine, Southampton, June 14th. Kaimai. Greymouth, June 14th. Koromiko, Portland, June 14th. Cygnet, Kaikoura, June 15th. Kennedy, Foxton, June 15th. Mararoa, Lyttelton, June 15th. Arahura, Nefeon, June 15th. Tamahine, Picton, June 15th. Storm, Wanganui, June 16th. Holmdale, Dunedin, June 16th. Min, Auckland, June 16th. Kohi, Havelock, June 16th. Wahine, Lyttelton, June 16th. Nikau, Nefson, June 16th. Kahika, Dunedin, June 16th. Manuka. Melbourne, June 16th. Opihi, New Plymouth, June 16th. Kartigi, Greymouth, June 17th. Breeze, Dunedin. June 17th. Mararoa, Lyttelton, June 17th. Arahura, Nelson, June 17th. Tamahine, Picton, June 17th. Waitemata, Napier, June 17th. Wahine, Lyttelton, June 18th. Nikau, Nelson, June 18th. Calm, Bluff, June 18th. Holmdale, Wanganui, June 18th. PROJECTED DEPARTURES Kapuni, Patea, to-day. Inaha, Patea, to-day. Tascaluaa, San Luis, to-day. Opihi, Nelson, New Plymouth, today. Cygnet, Kaikoura, to-day. Wahine, Lyttelton, to-day. Nikau, Nelson, to-day. Tamahine, Picton, to-day. Maunganui, Sydney, to-day. Opawa, Blenheim, to-day. Kapiti, Wanganui, to-day. Kaimanawa, Picton, Auckland, to-day. Kamo, Napier, Gisborne, to-day. Katoa, Auckland, to-day. Kartigi, Greymouth, June 12th. John, Wang., N. Plymouth, June 12th. Echo, Blenheim, June 12th. Storm, Picton, Wanganui, June 12th. Mararoa, Lyttelton, June 12th. Arahura, Nelson, June 12th. West Henshaw, Timaru, June 12th. Invercargill, Wanganui, June 12th. Gale, southern ports, June 12th. Waverley, Patea, June 12th. Ruahine, Lyttelton, June 14th. Wahine, Lyttelton, June 14th. Nikau, Nelson, June 14th. Tamahine, Picton, June 14th. Wingatui, Auckland, June 14th. Progress, southern ports, June 14th. Fairburn, Westport, Grey., June 14th. Hawera. Patea, June 14tn. • Koromiko, Lyttelton, June 14th. Wootton, Lyttelton, June 14th. Kennedy, Foxton, Juno 15th. Mararoa, Lyttelton, June 15th. Arahura, Nelson, June 15th Komata, Westport, June 15th. Putiki, Napier, Gisborne, June 15th. Storm, southern ports, June 16th. Holmdale, Wanganui, June 16th. Canadian Conqueror, Lyttn., June 16th. Wahine, Lyttelton, June 16th. Nikau, Nefson, June 16th. Tamahine, Picton, June 16th.

Kahika, Napier, Gisborne, June 16th. Opihi, Dunedin, June I6th. Kaimai, Greymouth, June 17th. Breeze, Wanganui, June 17th. Mararoa, Lyttelton, June 17th. Arahura, Nelson, June 17th Kohi, Nelson and bays, June 17th. Manuka, Lyttelton, Dun., June 17th. Tekoa, Glasgow, June 17th. Wahine, Lyttelton, June 18th. Nikau, Nelson, June 18th. Tamahine, Picton, June 18th. Calm, Wanganui, June 18th. Holmdale, southern ports, June 18th.

GENERAL NEWS

INTEKCOLONIAL SERVICE. The Ulimaroa, from Wellington, arrived Sydney June Bth; sails from Sydney June 11th for Auckland; due Auckland June 15th. The Maunganui, from Sydney, arrived Wellington June Bth; leaves Wellington June 11th, for Sydney; due Sydney June 15th. The Manuka arrived Melbourne June Bth; leaves there June 11th for Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin; due Wellington • June 16jth. The Marama, from Sydney, arrived Auckland .June Bth; sails from Auckland June 11th for Sydney; due Sydney June 15th. pacific Mail servick. Niagara, R.M-S., left Vancouver on June 2nd for Sydney; via Honolulu, Suva and Auckland; due Auckland June 2lst; due Sydney June 26th. Makura, R.M.S., sailed from Sydney on May 22nd for San Francisco, via Wellington, Rarotopga, and Papeete; left Wellington May 27th; due San Francisco June 11th, Aorangi, R.M.S., left Sydney on June 3rd for Vancouver, via Auckland, Suva, and Honolulu; sailed from Auckland June Bth; due Vancouver June 25th. Tahiti, R.M.S,, sailed from San Francisco on May 19th for Sydney, via Papeete, Rarotonga, and Wellington; left Wellington June Bth; due Sydney June 12th. TO-DAY'S BERTHAGE. Semiramis—Clyde quay wharf. Kartigi—Clyde quay wharf. West Henshaw—Taranaki street wharf. Kaimanawa—Queen's wharf, No. 1, north. Taraahine—Queen's wharf, No. 4. wharf, No. 5. Invercargill—Queen's wharf, No. 5. Kamo—Queen's wharf, No. 6. Cygnet—Queen's wharf, No. 7. Waverley—Queen's wharf, No. 7. Awarua—Queen's wharf, No. 8. Opawa—Queen's wharf. No. 11. Nikau—Queen's wharf, No. 12. Gale—Queen's wharf, No. 14. Katoa—Queen’s wharf, No. 16. Wahine—Ferry wharf. Tutanekai—Ferry wharf. Kartigi—Railway wharf. Kiwitea—Railway wharf. Holm wood—Glasgow wharf, Waverley—Glasgow wharf. Maunganui—King's wharf. Opihi—King's wharf. Kapuni—King's wharf. Inaha—King's wharf. Kurow—Pipitea wharf. Kaione—Lambton wharf. Tascalusa—Miramar. Anamba—Miramar. Maheno—Slip Kaitangata—Slip. Corinna—Stream. WITHIN~WIRELESS. The following vessels were expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations last night Auckland— H.M.S. Dunedin, H.M.S. Veronica, Ngakuta, Bullaren, H.M.S, Diomede, Baron Murray, Port Hardy, Canadian Inventor, Kaimiloa, Port Pirie, Koronfiko, Port Curtis, Kauri, Kairanga, Hinemoa, Tofua, Kawatiri, Port Melbourne. Chatham Islands—Port Nicholson, Port Hardy, Matakana. Wellington—Wahine, Mararoa, Arahnra, Tamahine, Tahiti, Ruahine, lonic, Waiotapu, Arawa, Devon, Kartigi, Waitemata, Surprise, Poolta, Koromiko. Awarua—Hororata, Karetu, Manuka, Waikouaiti, Kaitano, City of Winchester, Waipori. PERSONAL. Captain Donald McDonald has been appointed master of the Waikouaiti, relieving Captain W. Martin for sick leave. Mr A. M. Lucas has been appointed chief officer of the Kaponga, relieving Mr W. Henderson, who has joined the Tamahine, temporarily, as chief officer, relieving Mr J. H. Miller for holiday leave. Mr W. J. Berryman has been appointed chief officer of the Waipahi, relieving Mr A. B. Anderson for holiday leave. Mr C. G. Eustace has been appointed third officer of the Maunganui, lieving Mr A. V. Knight for instructions. DEJVON~MOVEMENTS. The Federal S.N. Company advise that the steamer Devon, which arrived at Wanganui yesterday from Nelson, leaves on Monday for Lyttelton, thence Wellington, Napier, Waikokopu, Gisborne - and Auckland to complete loading and now sails finally from Auckland on July 7th for London, Antwerp and West of England ports, via Panama. MANUKA FOR WELLINGTON. The Union Company advise that the passenger steamer Manuka leaves Melbourne this afternoon for Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin, and is due here on Wednesday next. MAUNGANUI FOR SYDNEY. With passengers, mails and cargo, the Union Company's passenger steamer Maunganui is scheduled to leave Wellington at 3 o'clock. this afternoon for Sydney, where she is due on Tuesday next. ionic"DEPARTS. A departure from Wellington early yesterday morning was the Shaw, Savill and Albion liner lonic with passengers, mails and cargo for Southampton and London, via Panama. ORESTES LAUNCHED. To the order of Messrs Alfred Holt and Co., the, motor-ship Orestes was launched on April 14th from the yards of Workman, Clark and Co., Belfast. She is 476 feet in length, 58 feet in breadth, I 35 feet 3 inches in depth to the upper j deck, and is to have a load dispfacet ment of over 15,000 tons. THE LARGEST LINER. As to the world's largest liner, a certain amount of misconception has arisen sometimes regarding the claims of the Majestic and of the Leviathan. The verdict of the man who designed them should be good enough to settle the question. That man is Dr. Ernest Foerster, consulting engineer of the HamburgAmerican Line, and he says categorically that tlio Majestic was built six feet longer than the Leviathan, an<l that the Majestic has the greater tonnage if the same method of measurement be applied to both. ISLANDS SERVICES. The Tofua was to leave Suva at 4 p.m. yesterday for Auckland, wheTe she is duo Tuesday, June 15th The Ngakuta, from Auckland, arrived Rarotonga 3 a.m. Tuesday and left 8 p.m. for Mangaia, where she loads Thursday, thence Aitutaki Friday and Raro- i tonga Saturday for Auckland and Wellington. The Wairuna leaves Sydney Tuesday, Juno 15th, for Lautoka and Suva. SWAYNE AND HOYT LINE. Messrs Burns, Philp and’ Company advise that tho Swayno and Hoyt Lino steamer Wc6t Calera is to leave Los Angeles for Auckland, Wellington, and Lyttelton on July 3rd. She will be followed at intervals of three weeks by tho Montague and West Islip, in that order. This line will in future maintain n threeweekly service instead of a monthly service.

COASTAL MOVEMENTS. The John, due at Wellington to-morrow from Lyttelton, sails the some day for Wanganui and New Plymouth. The Holmdale, leaving Dunedin to-day, via Oamaru, Timaru and Lyttelton, arrives here next Wednesday and sails the same day for Wanganui. The Canadian Conqueror left Auckland yesterday morning for Napier and Wellington, and is d9e here on Sunday. The Inaha arrives here to-day from Patea, and leaves later in the day on the return trip. The Kapiti, sailing to-day for Wanganui, returns to Wellington on Sunday. The Kapuni, due at Wellington to-day from Patea, sails on the return trip later in the day. The Hawera arives here to-morrow from Patea, and leaves on Monday on the return trip. Tho Port Napier leaves New Plymouth on Tuesday for Gisborne, The Gale returns to Wellington to-day from Onakaka, and sails to-morrow for Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Timaru. The Storm, from southern ports, arrives here to-morrow and leaves the samo day for Picton and Wanganui. The Breeze, leaving Dunedin on Monday, via Timaru and Lyttelton, arrives at Wellington next Thursday and sails the same day for Wanganui. The Calm loads at Bluff on Monday, thence Dunedin, Timaru and Lyttelton, for Wellington and Wanganui. The Fairburn, due here to-morrow from Karamea, sails on Monday for Westport and Karamea. The Kohi is expected at Wellington about Wednesday from Havelock. The King Malcolm now leaves Auckland this afternoon for New Plymouth. The Hororata arrived at Timaru last evening from Napier. The Ruapehu leaves Lyttelton to-mor-row for New Plymouth and Wellington. TWo Opawa, due here to-day from Blenheim, sails later in the day on the return trip. The Kennedy, from Lyttelton via Foxton, arrives at Wellington on Tuesday and leaves on the return trip the same day. The Echo is due here to-morrow from Blenheim, and sails the same day on the return trip. The Pareora arrived at Dunedin yesterday from Lyttelton, an d leaves on Monday for Port Pirie. The City of Bombay, from Wellington, arrived at Lyttelton yesterday, and leaves on* Monday for Dunedin. The Tekoa arrived at Lyttelton yesterday from Timaru, and sails to-morrow for Wellington. Tim Kamo, from southern ports, leaves Wellington to-day for Napier and Gisborne. The Kaimai sails from Greymouth tomorrow for Miramar and. Wellington, and is due here on Monday. - The Katoa, from Dunedin and way ports, leaves Wellington to-day for Auckland. The Kairanga left Portland yesterday for Edithburgh ‘ and Adelaide, to load for New Plymouth, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. The Kaimanawa, due at Wellington today from Lyttelton, sails later in the day for Picton and Auckland. The Kartigi sails to-morrow for Greymouth* whore she loads for Wellington. The Kahika loads at Dunedin to-mor-row, thence Oamaru, Timaru and Lyttelton, for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne. The Kurow arrived here last night from Auckland, and sails to-day for Lyttelton, Dunedin, Oamaru and Timaru. The Komata leaves Westport to-mor-row for Wellington, and is due here on Sunday. The Koromiko clears Portland to-night with cement for Wellington and Lyttelton. v The Opihi, from Dunedin and way ports, arrives here to-day and sails later in the day for Nelson and New Ply*, mouth. She returns to Wellington op Wednesday, and leaves for Dunedin direct, Oamaru, Timaru, and Lyttelton, The Wingatui i 6 due at Wellington on Sunday from Bluff and way ports, and leaves on Monday for Auckland. The Tascalusa leaves Wellington early this morning for San Luis, California. Tho Waitotapu left Wellington last evening for Melbourne and Sydney. The West Henshaw leases to-morrow for Timaru and Melbourne. Tho Cygnet, sailing to-day for Kav koura and Lyttelton, returns to Wellington on Tuesday. The Wootton, due at Wellington on Sunday from Lyttelton, sails on Monday on the return trip. The Waverley is due here to-day from Patea, and leaves on the return trip tomorrow. Tho Mahana arrived at Port Chalmers yesterday from Lyttelton. The City of Winchester leaves Bluff to-day for Port Chalmers. The Arawa left Wellington yesterday morning for Auckland, where she completes discharge and commences Homeward loading. The Invercargill, due here to-day from Wanganui, sails to-morrow on the return trip. , , The Putiki is expected at Wellington on Sunday from Gisborne. TRANS-PACIFIC CARGO SERVICESThe Waiotapu left Wellington 7 p.m. yesterday for Melbourne and Sydnexiie Enton leaves San Francisco Saturday for Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin ana Sydney. ■ « . Tfie Waitemata, from San Francisco, is duo at Napier Sunday, and after discharge of part cargo proceeds to Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Bluff and New Plymouth." , The Hauraki leaves Nan Francisco June 20tli for Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. MIN FROM NEW YORK. Owned by the Hain Line, of St. Ives, tho steamer Min arrived at Auckland from New York on Tuesday evening The Min, which is under the agency of the A. and A. Line, loaded case oil and general cargo at New York, and filled up with general cargo at Newport News. Departure was taken from the lastnamed port on May . 2nd, and Colon reached on the morning of May Passage through the Panama Canal was obtained without delay, Balboa being left on tho same day. Coming across the Pacific the Min experienced fine weather and smooth seas until about a week ago, when strong south-west gales and high 6eas were encountered. Inese conditions continued almost to port. The Min is expected to sail for Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin on Monday afternoon. The rates of exchange on the cargo for Customs purposes are: —Canada, 4.86d01.: U.S.A., 4.86d01. , . The Min is under the command of Captain F. Cundy, who has with him tho following officers First, Mr J. H. Hollow; second, Mr C. D. Leaver; third, Mr F. J. Cornish; chief engineer, Mr J. Lander: second, Mr J. P. Churchill; third, Mr A. E. Davies; fourth, Mr J. S. Waller; wireless operator, Mr J. L. Metcalfe; chief steward, Mr H. R. Lea. Four volunteer seamen who left New Zealand during the seamen's strike last year returned by the vessel. WHITE STAR DINE. According to tho annual report of the White Star Dine it is stated the freight position in all the company’s servioes was disappointing, and that there is no indication of an early improvement. Tho American passenger traffic was somewhat better, but the Canadian traffic was disappointing. There is, however, some prospect of improvement in view of the more liberal attitude towards immigration recently adopted by tho Canadian Government. Tlie net profit for tlio year 1925, at .£319,206, is substantially lower than that of 1924. which was £368,837, and is indeed the lowest earned in any one of the last ten years with the single exception of 1923, for which tho figure was only £311,560. The dividend, which was 7$ per cent, in 1924, and 5 per cent, in 1928, has been reduced to 5 per cent, again, and there is no appropriation to the reserve fund, which a year ago received £125,000, though, on the other hand, the carry forward, which last year was reduced by some £6OOO, ia now raised by nearly £70,000 to £187,234. Tho total fleet of the White Star Line, including vessck jointly owned with associated companies, consists of 36 vessels, of a total gross tonnage of 52G.979, while the company has building at Belfast the Lanrentie. a new triple-acrew steamer of about 19,000 tona»

OVERSEA VESSELS

FOR NEW ZEALAND PORTS AT LONDON AND SOUTHAMPTON PORT KBMBLA—SaiIs from London on June 16th for Dunedin and Lyttelton; due Dunedin July 24tli. (C. and D. Line.) AT HUNiCV-Suiis from London on June 17th, from Southampton on June 18th fdr Wellington and Auckland; due Wellington July 26th. (S.S and A. Co.) ROTORUA Sails from London on July 6th, from Southampton on July 7th For Wellington and Auckland; due Wellington August 13th. (N.Z.S. Co.) CORINTHIC Sails from London on July 15th, from Southampton July 16th for Auckland and Wellington; due Auckland August 23rd. (S.S. and A. Co.) MAHIA—Sails from London on July 28th for Port Chalmers, Lyttelton and Napier; due Port Chalmers September 4th. (S.S. and A. Co.) AT WEST OF ENGLAND PORTS KIA OKA Sails from Liverpool on June 19th for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin; due Auckland July 27th. (S.J& and A- Co.) CAMBRIDGE—SaiIs from Liverpool on July 3rd for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton ami Dunedin; due Auckland August 9th. .(F S.N. Co.) PORT DUNEDIN—SaiIs from Liverpool on July 17th for Auckland, Wellington. Lyttelton and Dunedin; due Auckland August 23rd, (C. and D. Line.) CUMBERLAND—SaiIs from Liverpool on July 31st for Auckland. Wellington, Lytteltton and Dunedin; due Auckland August 6th. (F.S.N. Co.) HUNTINGDON —Sails from Liverpool on August 28th for Auckland, Wellington, Lytteltton and Dunedin; duo Auckland Ocober sth. (F.S.N. Co.) AT HALIFAX AND ST. JOHN BARON KELVIN sails from St. John on June 21st for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin; due Auckland August 3rd. (N.Z.S Co.) CANADIAN CRUISER Sails from Montreal on June 25th for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru and Dunedin ; duo Auckland August 6th. (C.Q, M.M.) Steamer sails from Montreal on July 20th for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin; due Auckland August 31st. (N.Z.S. Co) CANADIAN CONSTRUCTOR Sails from Montreal on Ju)v 24th for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru and Dunedin ■ due Auckland September 4th. (C.G.M.M v AT NEW YORK CITY OF SHANGHAI—Was to sail on June sth for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Newcastle; due Auckland July 17th. (A. and A, Line.) SITTANG.—Was to eail on June 9th for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin; due Auckland July 19th. (C. and D. Line.) TREBARTHA—SaiIs on Jnne 20th for Auckland, 'Wellington, Lyttolton, Dunedin, New Plymouth and Wanganui; due Auckland July 31st. (A- and A, Line.) AT PACIFIC COAST PORTS PAWLET Was to sail from Vancouver on May 29th, from San Francisco on Juno 9th for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin; due Auckland July sth. (B.P. and Co.)ENTON—Sails from San Francisco in June for Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin; due Napier July Ist. (Union Co.) HAURAKI—SaiIs from San Francisoo end of June for Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney; due Auckland July. (Union Co.)

EN ROUTE TO NEW ZEALAND

BARON MURRAY—Left St. John on April 23rd for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin;' due Auckland June 10th. (N.Z.S. Co.) ■ PORT MELBOURNE—Left London on May 4th for Auckland, Wellington and New Plymouth; due Auckland June 12th. (C. and D Line.) RUAHINE—Left Southampton on May 9th for Wellington, Lyttelton, and Port Chalmpre;. due Wellington Jnne 14th. (N.Z.S. Co.) , PORT PIRIE—Left New York on May 11th for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton “and Dunedin; due Auckland June 11th (C. and D. Line.) WAITEMATA—Left gan Francisco on May 20th for Na.pier, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Bluff and New Plymouth; due Napier June 13th. (Union Co.) LEPANTO—Left New York on May 23rd for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, Dunedin and Bluff; due Auckland June 27th (A. and A. Line.) CANADIAN CHALLENGER Left Montreal on May - 29th for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru and Dunedin; due Auckland July 9th. (C.G. M.M.) MAIMOA—Left London on June Ist for Suva, Auckland and Wellington; due Auckland July 20th. (S.S. and A. Co.) TAINUI Left Southampton on June Ith for Wellington, Lyttelton, Port Chalmers and Bluff; due Wellington July 12th. (S S. and A. Co.) WIRRAL—Left Montreal on June 4th for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin; due Auckland July 19th. (N.Z. S. Co.) NORFOLK—Left Liverpool on Jnne sth for Auckland, Wellington. Lyttelton and Port Chalmers; duo Auckland July 12th. (F.S.N. Co.) WEST CONOB—Left Los Angeles on June 2nd for Auckland. Wellington, Lyttolton and Dunedin; due Auckland Juno 27th (B.R. and Co.) TONG ARIRO—Left London on June 9th for Auckland, Wellington, Bluff and New Plymouth; due Auckland July 17th. (N.Z.S. 'Co.)

AT NEW ZEALAND PORTS

DISCHARGING WEST HENSHAW, from Pacific coast at Auckland May 30th, Wellington 7th, thence 12th to Timaru 13th, and Melbourne. (B.P. and Co.) CANADIAN CONQUEROR, from Halifax, at Auckland June 9tli, Napier 11th, thence 12th to Wellington 13th, Lyttolton 17th, Timaru 19th, Dunedin 22nd. (C.G.M.M.) PORT NAPIER, from London, at Auckland May 17th, Port Chalmers 29th, New Plymouth June 4th (C. and D. Line.) PAREiORA, from Livorpool, at Auckland May 11th, Wellington 27th, Lyttelton Juno 3rd, Dunedin 10th. (F.S.N. Co.) CITY OF BOMBAY, from New York, at Auckland May 24th, Napier 30th, Wellington June 3rd, Lyttelton 10th, thence 14th to Dunedin 15th. <A. and A. Line.) HERTFORD, from Liverpool, at Auckland June Bth, thence 17th to Wellington 10th, Lyttelton 25th, Dunedin 30th. (F.S.N. Co.) MIN, from New York, at Auckland Juno Bth, tbenco 14th to Wellington 16th, Lyttelton 20th, Dunedin 25th (A. and A. Line.) RUAPEHU, from London, at Wellington May 25th, Tort Chalmers 26th, Bluff June 2nd, Lyttelton 9th. thence 12th to New Plymouth 13th, Wellington 24th. (N.Z.S. Co.) KING MALCOLM, from Antwerp, at Auckland Juno 6th, thence 11th to New Plymouth 14th. (N.Z.S. Co.) MAHANA. from Liverpool, at Auckland May 21st. Wellington 31st., Lyttelton Juno Gth, Dunedin 10th. (S.S. and A. Co.) ARAWA, from London, at Wellington June 4th, Auckland Juno 12th. (S.S. and A. Co.) TASCALUSA, from San Lnis. California, at Wellington June Bth, thence 11th to San Luis. (Union Co.) LOADING CANADIAN CONQUEROR, for America, at Lyttelton June 17th, thence 18tli to Timaru 19th, Dunedin 22r>d Wellington 25th, Auckland 29th; sails finally Juno 30th. (C.G.M.M.) PORT NAPIER, for London, at New Plymouth Juno 10th, thence 15t.h to Gisborne 18th. Tokomaru Bay 20th, Lyttelton 23rd. Wellington 25th; sails finally Juno 28th. (C. nnd D. Line.) TEIiOA, for West of England ports.

at Port Chalmers Mav 7th, Napier 17th. Gisborne 29th, Auckland Juno 3rd, Timaru Bth, Lyttelton 10th, thence 12th to Wellington 13th; sails finally June 17th. (F.S.N. Co.) DEVON for London, Antwerp and West of England ports, at New Plymouth May 31st, Nelson June 6th, Wanganui 10th, thence 14tli to Lyttelton loth, Wellington 19th. Napier 24tli, Waikokopu 26th, Gisborne 29th, Auckland July 4th; sails finally July 7th. (F.S.N. Co.) RUAPEHU, for London, at Port Chalmers May 26th, Bluff June 2nd, Lyttelton 9th, thence 12th to New Plymouth 13th, Wellington 24th; sails finally July Ist. (N Z.S. Co.) HORORATA, for London, at Napier June 7th, Timaru 11th, thence 15th to Lyttelton 16th, Picton Wellington 22nd, Auckland 28th; sails finally July Ist. (N.Z.S Co.) i CITY OF WINCHESTER, for London, at Oamaru June 2nd, Bluff 9th, thence 11th to Port Chalmers 12th. Wanganui 17th, Wellington 20th, Auckland 25th: sails finally June 28th. (S.S. and A. Co.) MAHANA, for London and Monte Video, at Port Chalmers Juno 10th, thence 15th to Bluff 16th, Timaru 22nd., Wellington gsth; sails finally July Ist. (S.S. and A. Co,) ARAWA* for London, at Auckland Juno 12th. thence 18th to Onua 19th, Gisborne 23rd, Napier 29th, Wellington July Ist; sails finally July 6th. (S.S. and A. Co.) THE CANADIAN CONQUEROR, With a cargo consisting of motorcars and general merchandise, the Canadian Government steamer the Canadian Conqueror arrived at Auckland from Halifax on Wednesday. For her present voyage the Canadian Conqueror loaded all her cargo at Halifax, sailing thence on April 30th. Strong head winds were experienced for the first few days, but conditions then improved. Colon was reached on May 10th, and after coaling at Cristobal the steamer passed through the Panama Canal* resuming her voyage from Balboa on the evening of tho same day. In the Pacific fine weather prevailed until June Ist, when strong head winds and rough sea§ were encountered* the con* ditions again improving on June sth. The remainder of the trip was made without incident. The Canadian Conqueror sailed from Auckland for Napier and southern ports yesterday. After completing her discharge in the south she is to load for New York, Boston, and Montreal, later returning to this port*to fill up. The rates of exchange on the cargo are:—Canada, 4.86d01.; U.S.A., 4.86d0i. The steamer is commanded by Captain J. Roou, who has with him the following officers:—First, Mr W. E. Bennett; second, Mr A.' C. Davy ; third. Mr C. J, L. Hatfield; chief engineer, Mr R. H. Murphy; second, Mr J. Mahen; third, Mr W. M. Service; fourth, Mr J. S. Sutherland; wireless operator, Mr J. R. Descoteaux; chief steward, Mr R. Sutherland. HERTFORD AT AUCKLAND. Loaded with general cargo, the Federal Steam Navigation Company's steamer Hertford arrived at Auckland from Home ports at a late hour The Hertford loaded her cargo at Newport, Avonmoufch, Glasgow, and Liverpool, and sailed finally from the lastnamed port on May Ist. Good weather conditions prevailed in the Pacific, and the vessel arrived at Caraca Bay, Curacao, on May Aftetf* the steamer's oil fuel tanks had been replenished the voyage was resumed and the* Hertford arrived at Colon on May 17th. On the same day 6he passed through the Panama Canal, and took in further oil fuel at Balboa before continuing her voyage across the Pacific Fine weather continued until after Pitcairn Island 'had been passed on May 19lh, when the conditions became stormy. From June let until Juno stli strong south-west gales with very high seas were experienced, the Hertford shipping large quantities of water, fore and aft. After the storm area had been passed fine weather was experienced to port. The Hertford is expected to leave Auckland about Thursday of next week for southern ports to unload tlie balance of 'her cargo and to commence loading for New York, Boston, and Home ports. She is to return to Auckland to fill up. Captain D. Urquhart is in command, the following being his officers:—First, Mr A. E. Lettinfiton; second, Mr A. I. Robertson; third, Mr H. Rogers; fourth, Mr W. Redwood; wireless operator, Mr W. B. Guerin; chief engineer, Mr W. W. Prophet; second, Mr C. I, Mayo; third, Mr .T. Galloway; fourth, Mr E. R. Moore; fifth, Mr F. J. Wilkes; sixth, Mr J. James; seventh, Mr J. W. Saunders : chief refrigerating engineer, Mr G. Donald; second, Mr J. McKenzie; steward-in-charge, Mr W. Scones. PORT MELBOURNE REPORTS. According to a radio message received by the C. and D. Line the master < the Port Melbourne expects the vessel to arrive at Auckland late to-raoTrow night from London. The vessel has cargo for discharge at Auckland, Wellington, and New Plymouth, and is due here about June 19th. TONGARIRO LEAVES LONDON. Cable advice received by the New Zealand Shipping Company states that the steamer Tongariro left London on Juno 9th with cargo for discharge at Auckland. Wellington, Bluff, and Now Plymouth. She is duo at Auckland on July 17th, and at Wellington a week later. DEATH OF CLYDE SHIPOWNER. A prominent Clyde shipowner haR been removed by the death of Mr Thomas Prentice, who was for many years head of the firm of Messrs Prentice, Service, and Henderson. Mr Prentice received Iris training in the offices of the Anchor Line in Glasgow, and in 1882 he and the late Mr Clapperton formed the shipping concern known for a number of years as Messrs Prentice, Clapperton and Co. Later, Mr Henderson joined the firm, and it became Messrs Prentice, Service, and Henderson. Mr Prentice was closely identified with the trade between England and the West Indies.

METEOROLOGICAL

REPORTS AT 4 P.M. YESTERDAY. Cape Maria van Diemen—Wind. N.E., fresh; bar., 30.16; ther., 63; ‘rain; 6ea, rough, Russell—Wind, N.E., ffcesh; bar., 30.23; ther., 60; drizzle; sea, moderate. Manukau Heads-c Wind, N.E., fresh; bar., 90.22; ther., 61; cloudy; sea, smooth. Auckland—Wind, N.E., light; bar., 30.23; ther., 61; fair; sea, —. Tauranga—Wind, E., light: bar., 30.29; ther., 55; cloudy; sea, rough. East Cape—Wind, N., light; bar., 30.28; ther., 60; overcast'; sea, moderate. Gisborne—Calm; bar., 30.26; ther., 57; fair; sea, smooth. Port Ahuriri—Wind, W., breeze; bar., 30.23; ther., 58; showery; sea, smooth. Castlepoint—Wind, N., breeze; bar., 30.20; ther., 53: overcast; sea, moderate. Wellington—Wind, N.W., light; bar., 30.19; ther., 54; fair; sea, —. New Plymouth—Wind, S.E., light; bar. 30,20; ther., 54; overcast; sea, smooth. Cape Egmont—Wind, N.E., fresh; bar., 30.22; ther., 55; overcast; sea, moderate. Wanganui—Wind, N., light; bar., 30.21; ther., 55; overcast; sea, smooth. Farewell Spit—Wind, N.E., light; bar., 30,25; ther., 53; overcast; sea, smooth. Cape Foulwind—Wind, N.E., light; bar., 30.22; ther., 53: cloudy; sea, modecat* Greymouth—Wind, N.E., bfeeze; bar., 30.18; ther., 48; cloudy; sea, moderate swell. Stephen Island—Wind, W., fresh; bar., 30.21; ther., 50; overcast; sea, smooth. Cape Campbell—Wind, N.W., fresh; bar., 30.17; ther., 50; cloudy; sea, moderate. Kaikoura—Wind, W., light; bar., 30.15;, tlier., 48; fine; sea, moderate. Akaroa Lighthouse—Wind, N. 8., light; bur., 30.10; ther., 46; cloudy; sea, moderate. Port Chalmers—Wind, N.E., light; bar., 30.05; ther., 50; fine; sen, smooth. Nuggets—Wind, N., fresh; bar., 30.03; ther., 45; fine; sea, moderate. Bluff—Wind, N., light; bar., 29.97; ther., 4S; cloudy; sea, smooth. D. C. BATES, Director. Meteorological Office, .Wellington, June 10th, 1926.

MOTOR SHIP NORDPOL. | Built for. the Norden Steamship Company, Copenhagen, by Messrs Burmcister and Wain, the motor ship Nordpol has carried out successful trials. Ibis vessel is of similar design to the Nordbo. which visited Auckland about 18 months ago, and the Nordhval. Of Lloyd's highest class, and intended for the general cargo trade, the Nordpol is a closed shelter-deck vessel, 380 ft long between perpendiculars, 53ft 6in broad, nnd 36ft deep. The load draught is 26ft Tin, the deadweight capacity about 9000 tons, nnd the gross tonnage 5886 tons. The capacity of the holds is about 434,000 cubic feet (bales). The stipulated sea speed is 11 knots, nnd the fuel consumption eight tons per 24 hours. There are fire hatchways, 10 tliree-ton winches, and 10 j five-ton derricks, and, following Messrs Bunneistcr and Wain’s practice for motor ships, all the winches, the steering gear, and tlio anchor windlass are electrically driven. 'file propelling machi- . nery consists of two six-cylinder fourstroke single-acting Diesel engines of Burmcister and Wain’s new light built type for twin-screw vessels, designed to develop a total of 2600 i.h.p. of 130 revolutions per ininuta

June u 4.45 a.m. 5.12 p.m. June 12 5.46 a.m. 6.8 p.ra, J uno IS 6.43 a pi* 7 .4 p.m. •Tune n 7.30 a. in. 7.55 p.m. June 15 8.29 a.m. 8.44 i p.m. J une 16 9.15 a.m. 9.27 p.m. June 17 9.59 a.m. 10.12 p.m. June 18 10.40 a m. 16.52 p.m.

JUNE. D. H. M. New Moon w 9 38 p.m. First Quarter 18 10 44 p.m. Full Moon 26 8 43 a.m. Last Quarter 39 p.m. Perigee 1 5 34 p.m. Apogee 16 H 48 p.m. ferigce 9 18 p.m.