Position. With reference to previous notice, the permanent light (fixed red and visible 7 miles) is now re-exhibited from the new pier head; and the provisional light is discontinued.

12.-SPAIN. -North Coast.-Light on Cape Higuera.—With reference to previous notice respecting the temporary exhibition of a light from the ruin of the old lighthouse on cape Higuera, west point of Fuenterrabia bay, a fixed white light is now exhibited on the ruin, visible from a distance of about 10 miles. This light will be shown from 1st November to 30th April, and is specially intended to serve as a guide for the fishermen of Fuenterrabia.

13.—MEDITERRANEAN.-France.— Gulf of Foz.-Bouc Fort Light.—Alteration in Sector.-In consequence of the extension of shoal ground south-eastward of the entrance to the river Rhone, the following alteration has been made in the outer limit of the sector of red light shown from Bouc fort, eastern side of gulf of Foz. The sector has been extended seaward 64°, so that it is now visible through an arc of 46°, or from St. Louis canal entrance on one side, to the bearing N.E. E. on the other.

14.-MEDITERRANEAN.-France.-Currents.-The current on the coast of Provence generally runs to the westward, following the contour of the land; thus it sets to the south-west from cape Mele to Antibes; and thence westerly to Marseille, running at times amongst Hyères islands with great strength. The British steamship Chiltern, in August last, when laying the sub-marine cable between Antibes and St. Florent, Corsica, experienced the current setting to the W.S.W. at the rate of 1 to 2 knots an hour. And it is stated on the authority of the captain of the port of Antibes that during the months of June, July, and August-the period during which the melted snow of the Alps discharges itself into the Mediterranean-this south-westerly set has been felt 40 or 50 miles off the land. Mariners are cautioned accordingly.

15.-MEDITERRANEAN.-Grecian Archipelago.-Syra Island.— Syra Harbour, Two Lights on Mole Head.-Instead of one light as previously, there are now two fixed red lights, placed vertically, elevated respectively 34 and 31 feet above the sea.

16.-EASTERN ARCHIPELAGÓ.- Philippines.

- Luzon Island.

Manila Bay, Light on St. Nicholas Banks.-A lighthouse has been

erected on the north-western shoal head of St. Nicholas banks, southeastern side of Manila bay. It shows a fixed green light elevated 43 feet above high water, and visible from a distance of 3 miles. The light-tower, constructed of iron and cylindrical in shape, rises from the centre of an octagonal building placed on piles in 13 feet water-the structure is painted a grayish white, with bands of dark gray. Position approximate, lat. 14° 26′ 50′′ N., long.

120° 45′ 20′′ E.

17.-AUSTRALIA.-East Coast.-Reported Reef in Trinity Bay. -This reef is reported by the master of the steam-vessel Wentworth to consist of coral, to be of small extent, just awash at very low spring tides, with a depth of 8 fathoms close-to; and to lie with the following bearings, viz. :-Low island lighthouse, North, Ely.; Island point, W. by N. & N.

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18.-NEW Zealand. North Island. South-West Coast. Wanganui River, Alterations in Local Signals.-On 1st October, 1879, the following alterations in the local signals authorised to be used at Wanganui river entrance came into operation :- - Two moveable beacons (inner the higher) have been erected on North head from which are shown, when the tide serves and the bar is safe, red flags by day and red lights at night-these now serve for crossing the bar, instead of the beacon and signal mast as heretofore. Crossing the bar during the day, these two beacons should be kept in line; particular attention also being paid to the semaphore arm, on account of the curves in the channel within the bar. Crossing the bar at night, the two red lights of the beacons should be kept in line; particular attention being paid to the green light, which will be used like the semaphore arm, for guiding vessels inside the bar. This green light travels on a yard on the outer beacon, and vessels must be steered in the direction in which the light is moved.

Note.-Vessels arriving off Wanganui bar at night, should burn flash or blue lights to make their positions known to the look-out at the pilot station, who will answer the signal with a torch or flare light. Sailing vessels should not attempt to cross the bar at night, as then the wind generally dies away or draws off the land. Variation, 61° E.

19.-NEW ZEALAND.- Middle Island.- East Coast.- Banks Peninsula.-Akaroa Harbour.-Intended Light on Akaroa Head.— The lighthouse is in course of erection, and it is anticipated the light will be ready for exhibition early in the year 1880. It will be a flashing white light, showing a flash every ten seconds. Position, approximate, lat. 43° 54′ 0′′ S., long. 173° 0′′ 20′′ E.

20.-NEW ZEALAND.-Middle Island.-South-East Coast.Intended Light on Cape Saunders.-The lighthouse is in course of erection, and it is anticipated the light will be ready for exhibition early in 1880. It will be a revolving white light, obtaining its greatest brilliancy every minute. Position, approximate, lat.

45° 53' 15" S., long. 170° 45′ 40′′ E.

21.-NEW ZEALAND.-Middle Island.-West Coast.-Light at Hokitika.-This is a harbour light. It is a fixed white light, elevated 122 feet above the sea, and visible from a distance of 16 miles. The lighthouse, 18 feet high, constructed of wood and painted white, is situated on Gaol hill, 14th miles northward of the flagstaff at Hokitika river entrance. Position, approximate, lat. 42° 42′ 20′′ S., long. 170° 59′ 30′′ E. On the exhibition of this light, the fixed white light previously shown from the flagstaff, would be discontinued.

22.-UNITED STATES.-Pacific Coast.-Washington Territory.— New Light at Point-no-Point, Puget Sound.-On and after Jan. 1, 1880, a fixed white light, lighting 270° of the horizon, will be shown from a tower recently erected on this point; elevation, 20 feet above the ground, and 27 feet above the mean sea level. The tower is painted white, the lantern and dome red. The keeper's dwelling, one-and-a-half story wooden building, painted white, stands 200 feet west of the tower. Approximate position, lat. 47° 54′ 41′′ N., long. 122° 31' 6" W. Bearings and distances of prominent objects are as follows:-Admiralty head-light, N.W., 16 miles; Skatchet head, N.E. by E. & E., 4 miles; West point, S.E. S., 15 miles.

23.—SOUTH AMERICA.—Chilé.—Reported Danger South-Eastward of Mocha Island.-Information through Captain Maclear, H.M. surveying vessel Alert, respecting a sunken danger S.S.E. of negadiza point, southern extreme of Mocha island:-This reported

danger (Illimani reef), on which the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's vessel Illimani was said to have been totally wrecked (after striking at about 2h. 30m. a.m. of 18th July, 1879, on her passage from Magellan strait to Valparaiso), has a depth of about 9 fathoms at a distance of 3 cables eastward of it, and is stated to lie with the following bearings and distances, viz:- Anegadiza point, N.N.W., distant 2ths miles; Sunken danger westward of Illimani reef, W. by S. S., distant 17ths mile.

Caution.—Mariners navigating in the vicinity of Mocha island, are warned that a strong north-easterly set may be experienced, for which (especially at night, or in thick weather) due allowance should be made. Variation, 173° E.

24. SOUTH AMERICA.-West Coast-Chilé.-North Chaneral Bay-Rocks near Bryson Point. -Information relative to two sunken rocks lying north-westward of Bryson (Barquita) point, south side of north Chaneral bay:-These rocks, on the outer of which the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's vessel Colombia is stated to have touched when entering this bay on 21st August, 1879, are reported on the authority of Mr. G. J. Sheriff, of Chaneral, to lie in a N.W. by W. W. direction from Bryson point, at the respective distances of about 1 and 2 cables- the outer rock has about 14 feet over it at lower water; the inner, about 8 feet. Both rocks appeared to have a smooth surface, and to be composed of soft granite.

Caution.-Vessels should not round Bryson point at a less distance than half a mile. Variation, 123° E.

25.-UNITED STATES-Florida.-Beacon in front of the Main Light Amelia Island discontinued. --On and after January 1, 1880, the beacon-light, which, with the Amelia island main light, serves as a range to the whole channel, entrance to Saint Mary's river, will be discontinued.

26.-UNITED STATES.-Georgia.-Tybee Island Knoll LightShip discontinued. This light-ship at the mouth of Savannah river, will be withdrawn on January 1, 1880.

27.-UNITED STATES.-North Carolina.-Re-establishment of Cape Fear Light with a Range Beacon.-Change in Colour of Oak Island Range Beacons.-On and after January 1, 1880, the light