SHIPPING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15707, 8 March 1913, Page 8

SHIPPING.

PHASES OP THE MOON. March. New moon ... .. 8 11.53 a.m. First qnarter ... ... ... 16 8.23 a-m. Full moon „ ... ._ M 11.26 p.m. Last quarter „ _:iq 0.23 a.m. (1 , THE SUN. Rises to-day at 5.5S a.m.; sets at 6.40 p.m. Rises to-morrow at 5.59 a.m.; sets at 6.39 p.m. -i,i THE WEATHEK. r „March 7,—8 a.m.: Calm; (inc. Noon: Wind 'S.W,; overcast. 5 p.m.: Wind S.W.; overcast. '■ 8 a.m. Noon. 6 p.m. Barometer ... 23.68 29.65 2U.61 Thermometer ... 53 72 67 , HIGH WATEB. Jlaroh 8— a.m. p.m. At Taiaroa Heads ... ... .„ .„ 2.48 3.6 tAt Port Oialmers ... ... 3,28 3.16 f';At Dunedin 3.58 4.16 :March 8— "At Taioroa Heads .1.25 3.43 .'"'•At Port Chahnore ... „ ... ... 4.5 4.23 At Dunedin 4.35 4.53 WEATHER REPORTS. (Pee Usited Phess Assocunos.) ' i WELLINGTON, March 7. The .following are the weather reports at 4 p.m.:— Wind. Bar. Ther. Weather. :&P«Uarf» ... N., light 30.14 81 Hazy JUhhsU „ N.E., light 30.07 40 Pine Kannkan H.._ Calm 30.01 75 Pine Ancilacd „ 6.W., fresh 30.02 76 Fine Tanranga _ N.W.,m. gale 30.02 76 Fair East Cape ... N.W.,m. gale 30.00 70 Hazy Qlaboms E., broeza , 30.02 74 Cloudy Napier N.E., light 29.95 75 Pino Cashpoint „. N.W., light 29.97 75. Cloudy Welllngtoa .„ N.W., fresh 29.98 64 Cloudy New Pljmonth Calm 30.04 70 Fair Oapo Egmont... N.W., liglt :i0.06 72 Fine Wingaunl .. S.W., breeze 30.00 72 Fino Farewell Spit... W., Ireah 30.02 69 Hazy' Cape Ponlwiod N. 8., brsseio 30.09 6!) Pair Westport ... N.E., Ireih 30.06 70 Fair Stephen Island W„ fresh 30.10 65 Hazv Capo Campbell N.W., gale 29.86 68 Hazy -ikaros Light-. N.W., light 29.65 SO Fine ' ooggoti... ... N., fresh M 52 Foggy . ... „ S.E., breeze 29.78 52 Misty - ! WEATHER FORECAST. . The foHowing are the official weather summary . and forecast Northerly and westerly winds have prevailed, with warm and humid conditions "and fair to clondy weather, with misty rain in ipaxfe. Tho barometric pressure has been very ..unsteady. Present indications arc ior cloudy t weather and unsettled weather, with rain following everywhere. The barometer will probably tall further in and northward of Cook Strait, for a low pressure area is apparently approaching from the westward. Strong northerly winds are probable in the north, and south to south-easterly winds southwards of Holcitika and Akaroa." ARRIVALS. Matatna, s.s. (7 a.m.), 6458 tons, Gillman. from Timaru. Natic<nal Mortgage Company, agent. Tavitmi, s.s. (5 p.m.), 1465 tons, Platts, from Westport, via Bluff. Union Steam 'Shin Company, agent. DEPARTURES. -Storm, s.s. (4.30 a.m.), 186 tons, Radford, 'for Timaru and Wanganui. v Mokoia, s.s. (3.15 p.m.), 3505 tons, Harris for Auckland via East Coast ports. Union Steam Snip Company, agent. Passengers: .For Lyttelton—Mesdames Jay, M'Croric, '11' Lean and two children, Messrs M'Kenzie, liittlo; two steerage. For Wellington—Mrs ■ Ford, Misses Ewing, Kirkland, Thompson, '"Moore, Messrs Ford, Carmon; two steerage. For Auckland—Mrs M'Donald and boy, ! Misses Abbott, Fletcher, Mead, Messrs Ross, JSl'Nab, Thomas, Matheson; seven steerage. £ EXPECTED ARRIVALS i/> From Sydney (via Auckland).—Wimmera, : March 9. • From Sydney (via Wellington).—Moeraki, ?ilarch 8. : trFrom Melbourne.—Manuka. March 11. • From Auckland.—Monowai, March 13. •' PROJECTED DEPARTURES. For Sydney (via Auckland).—Wimmera, March 11. For Sydney (via •Wellington)'.—Manuka, March 12. For Melbourne. —Moeraki, March 9. For Auckland.—Monowai. March 14. OyERSEA VESSELS TO ARRIVE. AT AUCKLAND. Barenfels, left New York January 26. flawke's Bay, left London January 10; left Capetown January 31. Glenetive, left New > York, January 30. Opaiva, left London \ January 31. Collingham, left New York January 10. Essex, left Liverpool January 11. Whakarua, left London January 23. Pakeha, left London February 4; left Capetown, February 26; due March 25. Rangatira, left London February 6; left Capetown Feb. 28; due March 30. Whakatane, left St. John February 13. _ Indrabarah, left London February 13. Briez Izel, left 'New York February 7. Surrey, left Liverpool Marchi 4.

AT WELLINGTON. TokomaTU, left St. John December 25; arrived Auckland March 6. Hawke's Bay, left London January '10; left Capetown January 31. Essex, left Liverpool January 11. BarenMs, left New York January 26. Glenetive, left New York January 30. Whakarua, left London January 29. Ta.inui, left London January 31; left Capetown February 21. Rangatira, left London February 6. Indralema, left London December 20; left Auckland March 4. Rotorua,- left London February 15. RLmutaka, left London February 22. Whakatane, left St. John February 13.. Indrabarah, left London February 13. Nerehana. left London February 25. Kaipara, left London March 1. ■Courtfield, left New York March 4. Surrey, left Liverpool March 4. AT LYTTELTON Tokomaru, left St. John December ,25; arrived Auckland March 6. Barenfels, left New , York January 26. Essex,- left Liverpool January 11. Hawke's Bay, left London January 10; left Capetown January 31. Glenetive, left New York January 30. Tongariro. left London February 9; left Capetown March 3. Indralema, loft London December 20; left Auckland March 4. Collingham, left New York January 10. Whakatane, left St. John February 13. Indrabarah, left London February 13. Surrey, left Liverpool March 4. Courtfield, left New York March 4. AT DTOEDIN. Tokomaru, left St. John December 25; arrived Auckland March 6. Baren•fcls, left New York January 25. Essex, left Liverpool January 11. Hawke's Bay, left London January 10; left"Capetown January 31. Glenetive, left New York January 30. H. D. Bendixsen, left Puget Sound December 2. Indralema, left London December 20; left Auckland March 4... Whakatane, left St. John February 13. left London January 29. Collingham, left New York January . 10. Benicia, barque, left Puget Pound February 4 Surrey, left Liverpool March 4. OUTWARD BOUND. Athenic, left Wellington January 24; left Montevideo February 14. Clan Ogilvy, left Wellington January 28. Kumara, left Auckland February 2; left Rio de Janeiro February 28. Marnari, left Wellington February 2; left Rio de Janeiro February 24. Nairnshire, left Lvt=telton February 3. Kent, left Wellington February 6. Star of India, left Wellington February 6. Tumkina. left Wellington February 7. Hurunui, left Wellington February 8. Delphic, left Wellington February 20. Corinthio, left Wellington February 20. Makarini, left Wellington February 22. Star of England, left Wellington February 25. Orari, left Wellington February 27. Clan Grant, left Auckland March 6. Remuera, left Wellington March 7.

' PROJECTED DEPARTURES. FROM WELLINGTON. ' Kaikoura, early. Matat-ua, March 11. Arawa, March 20. Tyrone-, Match 31. Ruahine, April 3. Tainui, April 17. Rotorua, May 1. lonic, May 16. Ruapehu, May 29. Atbenic, June 12. Turakina, Judo 26.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. OMAPERE.—Arrived: Riinu (6.50 a.m.), from Onchunga; Holmdalo (9.30 a.m.), from Auckland. WELLINGTON, March 7.-Sailed: Mauiiganui (5.25 p.m.), for Sydney. Sailed: Maori (8.5 p.m.), for Lytteltoa. I'aasengere: Misses Young, Saye, Noblo, Todd, Recso (2), Mackay, Shenan, Hounseil, Kimboll, Eraser (2), Lethbridge, HarcLie, Stevens, St'ffcrman, M'Kumon, Nicolls, Baker, Ifanan (2), Howden, Banks, Doleman, Mesdsmes Triggs, -Rhodes, Mans, Todd, Galley, Scid, Hardie, GafFrey, Dr M'Evedy, Sir James Mills, Captain Tennis, Colonel Smyth, Messrs Nettleton, Bullock, Young, Kayo, Liardet, Triggs, Baird, Ward, Kissling, Rhodes, Mans, Casey, Frasor, Thomson, Hopkirk (2) Mackay, Carson, Simson, Olson, M'lntosh, Kerr, M.ickay, Carson, Bullock, Flavell, Fenwick, Hercus, Smythe, iHarper, Summer, Atkinson, M'Cavo, Fletcher; and 30 steerage.

.■LYTTELTON, March 7,-Arrived: Opouri (4 a.m.), from Greymouth; Canopus (6.10 a.m.), from Westport; Moeraki (7.30, a.m.), from Sydney, via Wellington; Mararoa (9.10 a.m.), from Wellington; Wootton (5 p.m.), from tho Sounds; lireczo (late), ■ft'oni Wanganui.—Sailed: Cvgnet (4.25 p:in.), for Akaroa; Wootton, for Kaikoura; Mararoa, 1 for Wellington. .Sailed: Moeraki (2.15 p.m.), for Dunedin, Bluff, Hobart, and Melbourne. Passengers: Misses Thomas, Pillion. Collinson, Johnston, Brown, Williams ji). Rose, Bohan. Warren. Mesdames Pullen, Fisher, Messrs M'Kay, Riddle, Stuart, Pil■Hihgton, Moedell, Brown, Davies, Howe, Tuck. j

TIMARU, March 7.—Arrived: Storm (6 p.m.), from Port Chalmora. SUVA, March 7.—Sailed: Tofua (midnight), for Tonga (Samoa); Makura (5 a.m.), for Auckland. NEWCASTLE, March 7.-Sailed: Wairuna, for New Zealand. s THE DIRECT STEAMERS. WELLINGTON, March '(.—Sailed: Remuera (0.40 a.m.), for London. The Karori will come out. of dock this morning and- sail this evening for West Coast direct. Tho Mokoia sailed yesterday afternoon for Auckland, via the usual East Coast ports. The Kotare is duo' oil Monday from Catlins and will sail on Tuesday tor Invercargill and Stewart Island. The John is expected to arrive to-morrow from northern ports. Captain G. Lf. Smith, Superintendent of Mercantilo Marine at Wellington, who is on holday leave, will resume duty on Monday.. Mr M. Richmond, chief engineer of the Mokoia, left that vessel at Wellington on holiday leave. Mr P. Hickey, late of the Pateena and Moana, lias joined the Mokoia as chief. Captain A. J. Tointon is in command of the Anchor Line's llegulus, and has the following officers associated with him: Chief, Mr E. Turksma; second. Mr J. F. Soott; chief engineer, Mr J. W. Brown; second, Mr J. A. Owen,; third, Mr R. W. Elliott. Mr R. A. Fyfe, cliief engineer of the Wimmera, has gono ashore.at Sydney on holiday leave. Mr W. Knox is acting chief during his absence, and the second and third engineers have been promoted a step, while Mr A. E. Kendall has joined the Wimmera as fourth engineer. The Manuka was to leave Hobart late last evening for Biuff, and is due here on Tuesday morning. The Matatua arrived at Port Chalmers yesterday morning from. Timaru to load Homeward cargo. She is expected to sail to-day for Wellington. A wireless message was received from the Makura yesterday morning stating that Captain Morrisby expected to reach Suva last evening from Vancouver. The Kaiapoi is to leave Greymouth on •Monday with a cargo of timber for Sydney. After discharging her cargo the Ivaiapoi will enter the Tasnianian trade for a time.

The Corinna arrived vestcrday morning from Onehunga and New Plymouth, via tho usual ports. She will sail this evening on her return trip.

The Rakanoa left Auckland on Thursday for Newcastle, where she will load a cargo of coal for Auckland.

Tho Wanaka, after loading at Lyttelton, will proceed to Oamaru. where she will load ■produce on Monday, then at the Bluff on Tuesday, and Timaru on Thursday, and will return to Auckland for discharge.

T'.ie four-masted schooner H. D. Bendixsen is reported to have sailed fi ; om Puget Sound on December 26 with a cargo of timber for Dunetlin, and should therefore arrive here shortly.

The Waimana will probably complete discharge of her Dunedin cargo to-day, and will proceed to Port Chalmers to-morrow to load Homeward cargo. She will subsequently load at Lyttelton. Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, and Auckland. The Star of Ireland arrived early yesterday morning from New York, via northern ports, and is expected to complete her discharge to-day. She will load Homeward cargo at Port Chalmers on Monday.

The Tavinui arrived last evening from Westport, via Bluff, and will sail this evening for tho West Coast, via Timaru and way ports. Having been delayed a day this trip she .will omit her usual call at Oamaru.

Tho Kowhai was due to arrive at Timaru last evening from Greymouth, and is expected to leave to-day for Dunedin. She will sail on Monday for Oamaru, Timaru, Lyttelton, Napier, and Gisborne.

According to private advices the Tokomaru received a severe buffeting before arriving at Capetown on her way to Auckland. She ran into a furious gale, during which a number of her boats were smashed and her chief officer, Mr Roberts, had his leg fractured, and had to be put into hospital at Capetown. After discharging at Wellington the Tokomarn is due here about the end of next week for final discharge.

Confirmation of the report that a fire had occurrcd on the Tyser liner Whakarua has been received by the Sydney office of Messrs Tyser and Co., the agents' meesage stating that the fire occurred in the after holds, and did not spread to tho forepart of the ship, where explosives wore stored; also that thq steamer will be detained at Capetown for about a week. In consequence of the retirement of Captain Wm. Walker from, tho Huddart-Parker service, Captain G. F. Entwistle, of tho Victoria, has taken command of the Wiismera. Captain A. Dunsford, late of tho Westralia, -was a passenger by the Wimmera from Sydney to Auckland on Sunday. He will pilot, the Victoria to the. New South Wales port, and on arrival there will hand over the command to Captain H. J. Kcll, who had temporary command of the Victoria whilo Captain Entwistle was on holiday leave. Captain Forbes is still in command of the New Zealand Shipping Company's Buahine, which arrived at .Wellington on Tuesday from London, and has with him the following officers Chief, Mr J. H. Squires; second, Mr H. M, Williams; third, Mr A, S. Bird; fourth, Mr J. Garrick; chief engineer, Mr J. Scott; second, Mr A. White; third, Mr A,' Miebach;' fourth, Mr A. Pearson; fifth, Mr 15. Bourne; sixth, Mr M. Keys; chief refrigerating engineer, Mr J. Bisset; second, Mr J. Storm; electrician, Mr J. Vyse; surgeon, Dr J. C. Hines; purser, Mr C. Searle; wireless operator, Mr L. Sanderson. The Hamburg-American Company's new liner Imperator is to sail on May 7 on her maiden voyage to New York'. She will be tho largest passenger ship afloat, and is an 11-storied floating palace. Her dimensions are;— Length, 720 ft; displacement, 50,000 tons; and her engines aro 80.000 horse-power. She will accommodate 5000 persons, and among other luxuries she will have three electric lifts, a winter garden, several summer houses, a theatre, a gymnasium, a restaurant a la Ritz, a ballroom, a nursery, swimming baths, a telephone bureau, and a cottage cafe. The principal swimming bath is a copy of ono unearthed at Pompeii, with mosaic pavements that are replicas of those discovered at Treves. The dining saloon, in Loui6 XVI style, is 300 ft long. This liner do luxe will be hard to beat, though the Cunard Company will try to do it with the Aquitania (50,000 tons) and the Wlhito SJtar Line with the Gigantic (52,000 tons).

ATLANTIC SHIPPING PROFITS. The directors of the Hamburg-American Lino have declared a dividend of 10 per cent., as against 9 per cent, last year. The working profits of the Hamburg-American Line for 191? amount to £2,825,000, as compared with 2.190.000 in. 1911. The premium obtained on the issue of new shares amounted to about £175,000, and this is carried to reserve. After deduction of interest on debentures there remains a net profit of £2.675,000, as against £2,025,000 last year. Upwards of £1,900,000 will be carried to writing off and reserve accounts. In 1912 tho sum of £2,400,000 was spent on new construction, and at the end <■! the year the. resources at tho disposal of the company amounted to £3,800,000. The Times' Berlin correspondent, who gives the net profit in 1911 at £2,500.000, adds that the Bourse looked for a dividend of 11 per cent, instead of 10, as in the " record " vear 1905. Tho directors say in their preliminary report that the largo addition to the reserve is due to the uneasiness which is still caused by tho political situation and also by the necessity of providing means to fight, if necessary, new competition. Tlie reference is to tho new emigrant line of thoi Canadian Pacific from Tricsio to Canada.