NYISLINE
THROUGH BOOKING TO EUROPE AT REDUCED ́ ́ RATES. £120, $112, £110, £102 £83; via San Francisco.
G$440, G420, vin Japan and Seattle. SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolula,
• SIBERIA MARU
TAIYO MARU
TENYO MARU
W
Tuesday, 4th October. Tuesday, 18th October. 31st October. Monday,
*Calls Los Angeles, omitting Honolulu. LONDON viu Singapore, Suez, Marseilles & Ports.
ATSUTA MARU
KASHIMA MARU
MISHIMA MARU
Saturday, 8th October. Saturday, 22nd October.
Wednesday,
19th October. Wednesday, 23rd November.
*SYDNEY & MELBOURNE vla Manila & Ports.
AKI MARU
BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo,
TAMBA MARU
Tuesday, 11th October.
SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) vin Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,
Mexico & Panama. BOKUYO MARU
KANAGAWA MARU
Wednesday, 16th November,
SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Paris,
Saturday,
15th October. NEW YORK and/or BOSTON via PANAMA.
11th October. Tuesday, †TOBA MARU ‚LIVERPOOL via Singapore, Colombo, Part Hald & Ports.
+LIMA MARU
Thursday, 20th October. CALCUTTA vẫu SINGAPORE, PENANG & RANGOON
1st October.
Friday, 21st October.
↑ NAGANO MARU
NAGASAKI, KORE & YOKOHAMA,
MISHIMA MARU
SHANGHAI, KÜBE & YOKOHAMA.
SUWA MARU
+TOTTORI MARU (Moji direct)
↑ YAMAGATA MARU (Moji direct)...
+SEITO MARU (Kobe direct)
FUSHIMI MARU
t Cargo only.
Saturday,
Monday,
3rd October.
Wednesday,
5th October.
Saturday,
8th October,
Monday,
10th October, Monday, 17th October,
For further information apply to-NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
Tel. Central No. 292 (Private exchange to all departments.)
M.M.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES"
LIGNES COMMERCIALES (Cargo Boats). Monthly Sailings direct to HAMBURG ROTTERDAM, 'DUNKIRK:-
10th October, S.S. "DR. P. BENOIT"
S.S. "SI-KIANG"
due to arrive from DUNKIRK. LONDON, HAVRE about the 21st October.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS (Mall Service)
Steamers
Ballinge from Mamellia.
Arr. at Hong Kong & Saillage for Bhanghai and Japan.
Sallinga Hong Kong or **Marsellies.
11th Cct. 15th Oct.
9th Boptember
23rd September
11th Oct, 26th Oct.
Ath Nov.
Wind Nor,
P. LEUAT or A. LEBON B
7th October Sini October
9th Nov.
8th Dec.
23rd Nov.
D'ARTAGNAN
ANGERS......
GAL. METZINGER
SPHINX
PORTUOS
+
20th Dea.
RATES OF PASSAGE MONEY TO MARSEILLES (including Table Wine and Free Doctor's Attendance). A Class 1st Class .. #99. Os. Od. B'Class Tit Class .. 685. Oz. Od. Steamers 2nd .... #70, Oz. Od. Steximera 1 2nd
W
*
.. 81. Oz. Od
· Through Tickets to London and Leading Towns of Europe.. Accommodations reserved in the Trains at Marseilles.
(Sailings subject to alteration without notice).
For full Particulars, apply to:-
Cia. des MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
Telephone. Central 740.
8, Queen's Balding.
CONSIGNATION-TRANSIT-REPRESENTATION.
LOCAL SHIPPING.
TODAY'S ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
THE CHINA MAIL
SHIPPING
THIS MORNING'S LIST. "Khyber" (6,674) British, from Yokohama, Shanghai,-Mackinnon Mackenzie:-56 passengers, 5 tona general cargo for Hong Kong, 8,100 tons general (through).
"Kashmir" (5,654) British, from Singapore-Mackinnon Mackenzie: 75 passengers, 1,060 tons general cargo for Hong Kong, 3,918 tons general (through).
"Kwei Chow
(1,220) British,
from Canton-B. & S.
"Chak Bang" (1,470) Britiah, from Canton-Jardine's:-150 tons general cargo (through).
"Borneo" (1,297) British, from Hofhow-Sheun Tai .s. Co.:--252 passengers, 1,900 tons general cargo and rice for Hong Kong.
"Kwai Sang" (1,495) British, from Tsingtao, Swatow-Jardine's: -3 passengers, 300 tons general cargo for Hong Kong, 3,000 tons general (through).
"Scala Shell" (2,002) British, from Saltozaki-A.P.C.;~
"Blestan" (1,571) British, from Singapore, Hofhow-Foo Nam Co.: -705 passengers, 800 tons general cargo for Hong Kong.
"Glenbeg" (6,846) British, from Singapore Jardine's :-3 разнен gers, 050 tons general cargo for Hong Kong, 6,000 tons general (through),
"West Sequana" (3,521) Ameri can, from Los Angeles, Amoy- Swayne & Hoyt:-1,662 tons puso- line for Hong Kong, 783 tons gaso- Line (through),
gers.
SECTION.
THE BERMUDA.”
LUXURIOUS NEW MOTOR PASSENGER LINER.
The quadruple-screw motor passenger, liner "Bermuda,” "Cheribon Maru" (2,513) Japan (which has been built to the ese, from Karatsu-Nanyo Y. K. order of Messrs. The Bermuda 84 passengers, 682 tons general and West Indies Steamship Com- cargo for Hong Kong, 3,425 tons pany, Limited, who are associated general (through).
with Messrs. Furness; Withy and Kaiyo Maru" (1,126) JapaneKA, from Swatow-0.S.K.: 248 pas- Company, Limited, was launched sengers, 778 tons coal and general successfully on July 28, last, from
the North Yard, Belfast, of cargo for Hong Kong.
"Yu Ta" (1,128) Chinese from Messrs, Workman Clark and Com- Swatow--Yeo Tal Hong:-9 passen pany, Limited. The vessel, which "Hua Lee" (1,810) Chinese, from is intended for service between Hofhow-Wallem & Co.:-12 pas- New York and Bermuda, and sengers, 1,200 tons general cargo also for long cruises round the world, has a length of 550 ft., a for Hong Kong.
"Sun Kong" (322) Chinese, from beam of 74 ft., a depth, to the Kwong Chow Wan-Man Yick Co.: shelter deck, of 45 ft., and a dis- -360 tons general cargo for Hong placement of 20,000 tons.
The Kong..
Tak Hing" (105) Chinese, from propelling machinery comprises An Tau-Fook Hoi:-85 passen-four sets of Doxford · opposed- gera, 50 tons general cargo for platon reversible ofl engines, each Hong Kong.
with four cylinders, having a diameter of 600 mm. and a com- bined stroke length of 1,800 mm.,' installed in the main engine room. Four electric generating sets, driven by Diesel engines, are fit- ted in the auxillary engine room, which is separated from the main engine room by a watertight bulk-
Departures. For Shanghai-Glenbeg, Yata, For Tientsin:-Ming Sang. For Kohsichang:-Olive Bank. For Amoy:-Tang Shane For Karatsu:—R. C. Rickmora, For Swatow:-Shantung. For Newchwung:-Kathe. For Saigon:-Hawati Maru.
For Chefoo:-Toyo Maru No. 1 head. Two donkey bollers intend- For Manila:--Saarland, For Batavin: Titaroem.
For Bangkok:-Clare Jabson. For Moji: Anyo Maru. For Keelung: Mayebashi Maru. For Tourane: Chung Kong
For Canton--Kwai Sang. For Autau:-Tak Hing.
Jed for heating the fuel and ac- commodation, and for cooking purposes,
are installed in the The auxiliary engine room.. auxillaries, generally speaking, are electrically driven, as also are the steering gear, capstans, wind-
For Singapore-Van Overstra-lase, and winches. ten.
For Haiphong:-Shan Tze.
Clearances.
There are seven decks devoted Ito passenger accommodation, which is of an exceptionally For Hoihow:-Lim Chow. For Halphong:-Tonkin.
luxurious character. Apart from For Saigon: Halvard.
the dining saloon, which is cap- For Shanghai:-Kashmir. jable of seating over 400 passen-
Shipping Abstract,
gers, and the foyer, the public In rooms are all on A deck and on Arrivals Departures Port the boat deck.. The vessel is anilt to carry 616 first-class and 76 14 second-class passengers.
“Hano!"* (799) French, from Fort Bayard-M.M.-119 pasaun- gers, 860 tons rice and general British cargo for Hong Kong,
Japanese. "Saarland" (4,076) German, Chinese from Shanghai-Jebsen & Co.:-8 Danish passengers, 2 tons general cargo for Dutch
French Hong Kong, 4,080 tona general
German (through),
American "Michael Jebsen" (1,842) Danish, Norwegian- from Bangkok, Swatow-Chen Seng Panuma Hong-1 passenger, 2,600 tons rice Swedish and general cargo for Hong Kong, Portuguese 200 tons rice and general (through).
"Shinsel Maru 6" (2,127) Japan-
21
20
25
The
1 total number of first-class cabins
4.
4 is 250, and many of these roonis are arranged for individual ac- 1 jeommodation. The electric light- ing is of the indirect type, and the rooms are separately heated and ventilated by a mechanical sys- Atem, through directional louvres, from which the flow of air can be .71 regulated as desired. The boat deck and the deck below are ex- tended beyond the beam of the
csc, from Dairen-M.B.K.1-2,460 MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. ship by as much as 2 ft. 6 in., on tons coal for Hong Kong.
each side. On the boat deck "Samarang Maru" (2,500) The E, and A. .8. "St. Albana" there is an area, some 70 ft. in Japanese, from Balikpapan-Nanyo will leave for Manila, Kolambugan, length, for sports and other pur- Y.K.-11 passengers, 716 tons Thursday Island,
Townsville, poses. sugar for Hong Kong, 468 tons Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne The service arrangements of general (through)."
to-day at 4 p.m.
the ship are very complete; the The P. & O. 8.8. "Khyber" left cooking appliances are largely Shanghai for this port on Septem-electrical, and a modern steam AMERICAN AUSTRALIA ORIENT ber 27 at 4 p.m. with the Mafis, and and electric laundry has been pro-
LINE.
Operated for
U. S. Shipping Board By SWAYNE & HOYT, INC. FOR SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES..
S.S. "WEST ELCAJON" Oct. 3. For full information apply to SWAYNE & HOYT, INC. L. EVERETT, Inc. General Agents Telephone C. 2008.
1st Floor, Queen's Building.
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AGENTS FOR
ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD. SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
UNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT
BS. "CITY OF PERTH"
AUSTRALIA
Havre, London & Glasgow
The B. I. & Apcar Lines, "Torilla" left Singapore for this port on September 28 at p.m., and is due here on October 4 at p.m.
vided. The vessel has been built is due bere to-day.
to comply with the latest require- The R.M.S. "Empress of Asia"ments of the British Board of left Yokohama for Vancouver on Trade, the United States Regula- September 23 at 3 pan. and is duetions, and Lloyd's Register. at Vancouver on October 2. There are nine watertight bulk- heads, extending to the main The B. & Apcar Line 3.8. deck, the watertight doors being "Tilawa" will leave Amoy for this fitted with hydraulic machinery port on October 2 at p.m., and is for rapid closing; these are oper- due here on October 3 at p.m..
ated from the bridge. The cargo arrangements include insulated and refrigerated chambers for the carriage of chilled meat, similar chambers for the carriage of fruit and vegetable cargo, and 'tween The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress decks and hold space for general of Canada" (Capt. 8. Robin-cargo part of the space is ar- son, C.B.E., R.N.R.), arrived ranged for the carriage of motor at Manila on September 23 cars. Another cargo to be carried at 7 a.m. leaves Manila to-morrow is fresh water for delivery to the at 4 p.m. and is due at Hong Company's hotel in Bermuda, and, Kong on October 8 at 8 a.m. She in connection with this, special will berth at Fler No. 5, Kowloon pumping arrangements are being Wharf, and will leave here for provided. The whole of the work Victoria and Vancouver, B.C... via in the vessel has been carried out Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama on under the supervision of Messra Esplen, Son and Swainston,
October 5 at noon.
The R.M.S. "Empress of Russia" Messra, Gardner, of Glasgow, and left Vancouver for Hong Kong, via the owners' representatives. Japan ports and Shanghai, on ELLERMAN LINE September 22 and fa due here on
October 10.
4th November
AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE
Sallings from SINGAPORE on 7th of every month by “CETY OF PALERMO” or “CITY OF SPARTA":
to Java, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney and vice versa.
Through Freight and Passenger bookings from Hong Kong, in conjunction with “Ellarman" Line or
other servicon.
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE..
5.S. "CITY OF LINCOLN", 8.S. "CITY OF EASTBOURNE" S.S. "CITY OF WELLINGTON"
via Suez Canal
via Suez Canal:
“via Suez Canal
ALBO AGENTS FOR
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE
ANDREW WEIR & 00.
SERVICES - TO
BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHPHIA & HAVANA
SEM,V: "OLIVEBANK”,
M.V. "FORRESBANK”,
Evia Buez Canal
MAURITIUS & SOUTH AFRICA
8.3.
TINHOW”
Mauritius, Deläges Bar, Durbi
BD of Lading
4th October. 6th November „20th November
The M.V. 6. "Japan" (Swedish East Asiatic Co. Ltd.), left Ant- werp on September 2, and is due here on or about October 12.
The M.V. Romolo" (Dodwell & Co., Ltd.) sailed from Ader on September 12, and is due in Hong Kong on October 18.
The Kendal Castle" (Dod well & Co., Ltd.) sailed from New York on September 20, and is due in Hong Kong, on October 14. S
The following vessels of the Compagnie des Mensageries Mari- times are expected to arrive In Hong Kong,
AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE 8.8. General Metzinger" Octo
ORIEN
ber 11.
248.8. “81-Klang" October 21, 20 8.Sphinx” October 253348 TINE 8.8 Porthos" November 9.
LPS CHII
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1927.
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SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON,
HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP-Via Singapore, Colombo, Suez and Port Said. ALASKA MARU
Thursday, 8th October.
RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES-Via Saigon, Slagapore,
Colombo, Durban & Cape Town. HAWAII MARU
BOMBAY Via Singapore and Colombò.
SHUNKO MARU
SUMATRA MARU
Thursday, 29th September
Wednesday, 6th October.
...Wednesday, 19th October,
DURBAN, DELAGOA. BAY, BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR AND
MOMBASA—Via Elngapore and Colombo. PANAMA MARU
...Friday, 28th October.
..Tuesday, 25th October.
CALCUTTA-Vin Singapore, Penang and Rangoon
SEATTLE MARU....
VICTORIA, SEATTLE TACOMA & VANCOUVER Via Japan Ports,
ARIZONA MARU (From Shanghai),.Saturday, 22nd October, HAIPHONGVI KOUHOW A PAEHOI
TAIKWA MARU
JAPAN PORTS
ANDES MARU TACOMA MARU KEELUNG Vin SWATOW & AMOY.
KALJO MARU HOZAN MARU
TAKAO Via SWATOW & AMOT.
DELI MARU
TAKAO-Direct.
SHIP REPAIRERS, BOILER MAKERS, FORGE MASTERS; OXY-ACETYLENE, AND ELECTRIC WELDERS, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
BATAVIA MARU
Tuesday, 11th Oct, 10 a.m.
Friday, 14th October. Saturday, 24th October.
Sunday, 2nd October, 10 am.. Sunday, 9th October, 10 a.m.
Thursday, 6th October, 10 am.
Wednesday, 28th October.
For farther particulars please apply to: OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.
M. TAKEUCHI, Manager. Tel. Central No, 4088, 4089, 4090,
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