THE DIRECT STEAMERS. The Shaw-Savill and Albion Company's Tainui left Wellington at 5.15 p.m. on June 27, having a large number of passengers and a full oargo. Variable weather was experienced until reachiog Oape Horn, whicli was rounded In flue weather upon July 'Si; thence to Rio strong breezes and line weather; 'from Rio to -Plymouth splendid weather was met with. During the voyage the usual on-board-ship amuse ments were indulged in, including cricket, rouuders, quoitß, concerts, theatrical entertain ments, and seve ral dances. The Tainui arrived at Plymouth at 2.30 am. on August 4, hiving made a feet passage of 37 days 19 hours, including all stoppages. Afewpia sengers landed at Plymouth, but the majority pre ferred having the trip upchnnnel.
