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P. & O.-British India Apcar and
Eastern & Australian Lines
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS.
TAKING CARGO FOR
STRAITS, JAVA, BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF, WEST INDIES, MAURITIUS, EAST AND SOUTH AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA, INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENSLAND PORTS, AND RED SEA, EGYPT, CONSTANTINOPLE, GREECE, LEVANTINE PORTS, EUROPE, &c.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS.
(Under Contract with H.M. Government.)
From
9.3.
Tong Hong Kong
About
1931.
Destination.
29th Aug. 1 Marseilles, London. Rotterdam, Ant-
werp & Hull.
Bombay, Marseilles & London.
Marseilles, Havre, London, Hamburg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp,
Marseilles, London, Rotterdam, Ant-
werp & Hull.
Marsailles & London.
THE
CHINA
MAIL.
NEW DOLLAR LINER class dining room and 119 in the
third class.
Features of President Hoover.
"CASTLE ON THE SEA."
The President Hoover, which will be in Hong Kong on September 21 and 22, has been formally turned over to the Dollar Steamship Lines and has officially become America's largest, fastest, and finest horae- built intercoastal and trans-Pacifle liner.
CONSIGNEES.
LLOYD TRIESTINO NAY. CO.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"COL DI LANA"
From the dining room the sea voyager will probably go to the lounge, or to the promenade deck, or perhaps to one of the public' lobbies. It is in the interior de-Chartered Steamer,' corations that the President Hoover can base ita claim for exquisite From TRIESTE, VENICE, BRINDISI beauty... Beautifully carved and inlaid woods, from the far corners of the world, find their place in the lobbies, in the lounges in the smok ing rooms and in the library.
extends.
...& PORTS...
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1931.
Two New Marvels of Maritime Enterprise
PRESIDENT HOOVER
PRESIDENT
COOLIDGE...
DINING
Delicacies from the world around. Dishes that are fea-
tures in famous hostelries. DEAUVILLE POOL
DANCING Professional American orchas- tra for tea dancing, dinner, and evening ... CHILDREN'S PLAY-ROOM Merry-go-round, sond pile, toys, and dolls galore for the Younger Genaration GYMNASIUM
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk Into the Godown of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf The modled mahogany in the and Godown Company, Ltd, at Kow- writing room and library once grew loan, whence and/or from the wharves in the forests of darkest Africa. delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will not be landed Over all of her 653 feet, from The Prima Vera, found in the ex- here, unless notice has been given 48 stem to stern the President Hooverquisite panels of the lobbies come hours prior to vessel's arrival, but presents a flawless plece of work, from Central America; the Satin carried on from port to port to the- the culmination of the labour of wood from India: the White Philip-final port of call to which the option thousands of workers who take a pine mahogany from the Philippine. honest pride in their handiwork. Island, the Bubinga from Africa: A beam of 81 feet, a depth of the teak from India and Java; the feet, a maximum draft of 34 feet, Padouk from Africa or India, and and a displacement of 33,500 tons the Harewood, a beautiful textured are figures which help from a pic-wood, dyed by a certain process in ture of the size of the floating Germany, all aid in making the President Haover a thing of beauty. castle.
In all cases the colour harmony is beautiful yet dignified and inviting
Milady might care to board the elevator and ascend to the gift shop, a beautiful nook on спе of the lobbies, This shop, of modernisticed by
with coloured design, decorated panel work, will display all of the latest creation.
KARMALA
CATHAY
9,000
15,000
Noon
12:h' Sept.
*180UDAN
6,800
19th Sept.
*KALYAN
0,000
20th Sept.
MANTUA
11,000
10th Oct.
+KASHMIR
9,000
4BURDWAN -
0,500
24th Oct. 31st Oct.
NALDERA
10,000
7th
Nov.
Bombay, Marseilles & London.
+KASHGAR
!0,000
21st
Nov.
RAJPUTANA
17,000
CORFU
5th 15,000 10th
Dec.
M'seilles, Ldon, R'dam & A'werp. Marseilles & London.
Dee
Marseilles & London,
*ISOMALI
6,800 26th Dec.
Marseilles, Havre, London, Hamburg, ous
Rotterdam & Antwerp. Calls Djibouti.
M'scillos, Ldon, P'uam & A'werp. Marseilles, Havre, London, Hamburg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp. »
''
•Cargo only. Calls Casablanca. Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Carge to Con- stantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by steamers of the Khedival Mail Steamship Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
*TALMA TAKADA +SIRDHANA TILAWA
1931.
10,000
8th Sept..
1,000
21st Sept.
Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.
rooms
Bridge games will be in progress in the lounge, a spacious room, and perhaps the most beautiful of all the public places aboard the Dollar liner. The smoking room, of more sombre hue will prove inviting. At night, the passengers will congre- gate in the verandah cafe.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown, and alt Goods remaining undelivered after the 28th inst. will be subject to rent.
All claims against the vessel taust be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 7th September, or they will. not be recognised.-
All broker, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns. where they will be examined on the 28th inst. at 10 am, by our surveyors, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas,
ed.
No Fire Insurance has been elect- Bill of Lading will be countersign-,
DODWELL & CO. LTD., Agents.
Hong Kong, 22nd August, 1931.
CONSIGNEES NOTICE.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS. LIMITED."
From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS AND MANILA.
or The Steamship,
Perhaps, if they are in the mood, they will witness a "talkié," listen to the radio. Then, perhapa another turn around the promenade deck, and then to bed.
the
"BENDORAN "
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goode remaining andelivered after the 31st inat will be subject to rent-
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Underrigued on, or before the 14th September, or they will not be recognised.
Consignees of cargo are hereby in- formed that all goods are being land- While the passengers are enjoyed at their risk into the hazardous Few castles, however, have ever
ing an extended holiday the Captain and/or extra hazardous Godowns of- the bridge deck above is The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf and housed so many human souls as can be, accommodated in the staterooms on
Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from movements of the the wharves delivery may be obtained. of the President Hoover. Three directing the hundred and seven first class pas- giant liner. Together with sengers will be quartered in spaci- Chief Officer he inspects the chart room, and a fire and luxuriously furnished room, the radio
where the Dollar Line's detecting apparatus which imme- guests will have all of the con-diately signals the slightest blaze. veniences of a modern hotel.
The hours which elapse from
All broken, chafed, and damaged There are no cramped, stuffy port to port are kept at a minimum quarters on the President Hoover. by the twin screw electric driven Goods are to be left in the Godowns, Most of the first class staterooms propellere which send the vessel where they will be examined on the
dard & Douglas. have two beds, although there are through the water at a 21 knot an 29th inst. at 10 a.m. by Messra, God- No Fire Insurance has been effect a number of rooms for single pag-hour pace. Letters to be mailed to
when the ship | ed. sengers. A sofa can also be press- the folks at home
Bills of Lading will be countersign ed into service as a bed at night reaches the various Oriental ports
ed..by.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD/ and sprung back into place in the are left at the ship's post office,
Agants. Electric lighting, hot known as the "Sea Post," a regular morning.
Hong Kong, 24th August, 1931. and cold water at all hours electric branch of the United States Post radiation and ample ventilation; Office
ita service 48 another provided by specially constructed While the grownups are enjoying ed
American shipbuild: venfilators overhead, ensure the themselves in the many ways that monument to
can enjoy themselves ers, having been built in the yards B.L Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st comfort of the occupant of a first grownups
class stateroom.
aboard a palatial ocean liner, the of the Newport News Shipbuilding and 2nd class passengers.
The ocean voyager aboard the kiddies are making carnival in their and Drydock Company at Newport President Hoover rising from his own play shop, located on the pro- News, Virginia,
Ол October 15, 1981, the EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South). bad at an early hour, if he wishes menade deck. A merry-go-round, a
may don his swimming suit and slide, sand pite, and other means of second of these fine liners; "the Fresident Coolidge, will take a dip in the spacious and amusement are provided for them s.s.
New York in the beautiful tiled pool.
and when they grow red they can sail from
ministare claire with same
A8 her companion Refreshed he will enter the din-alt in the
the President Hoover, thus adding inganlon with the other early which the playroom is furnished. ̈ -- risers. Seating accommodations for A garage aboard the President considerable tonnage to the New 272 are provided in the main dining Hoover will allow 100- care to be York to California and Orlent ser- vice of the Dollar Steamship Lines Safety, speed, comfort chefs will satisfy the ocean ap
can of which Captain Robert Dollar, be claimed by the Pre- "The Grand Old Man of the Pacific" petites. One hundred and twenty fall
It has enter-is its head. persons can be seated in the special sident Hoover.
TANDA NANKIN NELLORE
8,000 4th Oct. Singapore, Penang & Calcuti. 10,000 14th
Oct, Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Calls Part Swettenham. † Calls Rangoon
7,000. 7,000
1931 2nd Sopt.
Oct. 2nd 7,000, 31st Oct.
Manila, Rabaul, Brisbane, Sydney
& Melbourne.
Regular monthly saltings from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Japan salon where food prepared by expert driven aboard through aide ports.
and Hong Kong to Australia.
Hong Kong to Sydney-19 dayı.
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:
The Unter S.S. Company's steam ers to the Ualted Kingdom via Now
Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.
The P. O, Royal Mail Steamers to London and.
The P. & O. Branch Bervice of steamers to London via Suez,
The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
Cheap Summer Trips to Japan, June to Sept.
TAKADA
*NANKIN
KALYAN
1ST. ALBANS ŠIRDHANA.
MANTUA
*BURDWAN
KASHMIR
TILAWA
NELLORE.. SANTHIA
NALDERA
I
1991, 7,000 28th Aug. Amay, Shanghai, Moj, Kobe, Yoko-
Daylight hama & Osaka. 7,000 28th Aug. Shanghai, Kobe & Yolchama.
5 p.m. 0,000 28th Aug. Shanghal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama.
6 p.m. 4,600 31st Aug. S'hat, Moji, Kabe, Osaka & Yhama. 8,000 11th Sept. Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Koba & Osaka. 11,000 11th Bept. Shanghai, Moll, Kobe & Yokohama.
6,500 12th Sept Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama, 9,000 25th Sopt Shanghel, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. 10,000-25th Sept. Amay, Moj, Koba & Osaka. -2,000 5th Oct. S'hal, Moll, Kobe, Osaka & Y'hama.
3,000 Oth Oct. Amay, Moji, Kobe & Osaka..
Oct. Shanghai, Kohs & Yokohama. Oct.Shanghal, foji, Kobe & Yokohama. Oct. Amoy, Mojl, Kobe & Osaka:
16,000 10th KASHGAR
0,000 17th TALMA
10,000 28rd MACEDONIA 11,000 24th Oct. TANDA
$7,000
5th Nov. RAJPUTANA 17,000 7th Nov. CORFU
15,000 21st Nov. RAWALPINDI 17,000 5th Doo. NANKIN
7,000 7th Doc. 9,000 19th Dec.
KARMALA
• Cargo only, ⋅ † Calla Nagoya,
Shanghal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. S'hai, Moji, Keba, Osaka & Y'hama. Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama.... Shanghal, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama, S'hal, Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yham. Shanghai, Mofi, Kabe &. Yokohama.
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. Passengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expenses ut. Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer." "
All Cabins are fitted with Electr le Fans on Punks Louvre Bystem free. charge.
Steamers on London and Australian Lines are. Stted with Laundries.
at the Com Parcels measuring not more than 8 eu, it will be received at pany's Office up to Naon on the day previous to sailing.
For farther information, Passage, Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,
P. & 0. Building. Connaught Rd. C., Hong Kong,
run
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.,
HEAD OFFICE AND WORKS :
Telephones:
KOWLOON, HONG KONG HONG KONG OFFICE 28020,
Telegram: "MANIFESTO, HONG KONG."
KOWLOON, DOCK 58053. DOCK OWNERS, SHIP DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, IRON, STEEL AND BRASS. FOUNDERS,
FORGE MASTERS, WELDERS AND ELECTRICIANS.
On Lloyds
list of
approved
Cast
Steel
Manufac
*turers
TS.S. EMPRE
EMPRESS O
OF JAPAN.”
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Large outdoor green marble pool. Fresh sea water chang- ed daily...
Scientifically equipped with. violet-ray lamps. Expert at- tendant in charge
STOCK EXCHANGE
Where passengers may keep the world. ...
in touch with the markets of
ELEVATORS
The newest-type electric ele-
SAND BEACH
The ideal popular place for a
suntan on a white sand beach from Monterey
PEACOCK ALLEY
A Shopping Promenade offer-", ing ship board apparel, för- eign articles, gifts, otc .
SUITES
4-room apartments with large Marine windows, both French and Art Moderne style
vators connect all six decks.
DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES
Fortnightly Sailings to New York
BARET.
MALREDIGEN \\ WIN DE
PEMAKA
EXPRESS
SERVICE
BARBER WILHELMSEN
LINE
THE PREMIER ALL WATER ROUTE, TO NEW YORK and other U.S. Atlantic Ports via Panama.
All vessels call at SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES en route.
Passengers desiring to travel by this interesting route will find the accommodation' provided well pa to their expectations, and at a cost most reasonable.
42 Days To New York.
"For Passenger and Freight information` please apply:~~
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Buildings. Telephone 28021.
Agents.
BRITISH WUCHOW LINE
Leaven
SAILING DATES FOR AUG., 1931 (Subject to Change). DEPARTURE HOURS: Hong Kong 5.30 p.m., Wuchow 3 p.m.
.. Arrives
Leaves
Arrives Wuchow Hong Kong
་ ་ ་ ་ 31st TUES.
3rd FRI.
Steamer.
Hong Kong. Wachow
Harbour
Call Flaga
Ruginoer
TAI HING FRI. TAI MING MON.
28th (SUN.
31st WED.
30th MON.
2nd THURS.
"K."
Boller.
maker
Shipwright
No. 1 Dock. Dimensions:-666′0′′ O.A.1 83'6" x 48'6" Mid 20,000 tons Gross. The Company possesses: Six Granite Docks and Two Patent Slipways. The dimensions of No.1 Dock are 7000 88'0" x 80′6′′ over sill, H. W. O.S.T. Salvage Tug "Henry Keswick," 2,000 IHP-Wireless Call Signal V.P.B.T. and Flag Call Signel T.H.Q.H. Sheerlegs capable of 'lifting 80 tons...
Codes Used: AL, A.B.C. Fifth Edition: Engineering. First and Second Edition Western Union Bentley and Watkina, ant
Kindly, send enquiries, to the Chief Manager,
R. M. DYEK, B.Sc, MJNA., Kowloon Docks, Hongkong
Ports of Call--Samehul, Shathing, Takhing & Doshing, Fares Raturn (not including meals) $20.00.
Meals and Wines are to be obtained on board. Hong Kong, Arrivals & Departures from Tai Hing Whart
information to
20, Connaught Road, West, SANG WO
Phons 20803.
*Co.,
*Int
4th
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO. LTD.
ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILER MAKERS BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. All work done in this establishment in guaranteed. We have over thirty, years' experience. We own twỏ 80p- ways" and can accommodate, any craft of 200 feet long. Town Office: 84, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong. Tel. 20459. Shipyard: Sham-akul-po, Kewison, Hong Kong Howloon Tel 57009, Estimates furnished on application
Hong Kong, April 1, 1926.
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