WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1931.
THE
YK. LINE
N.
REDUCED THROUGH TICKETS TO EUROPE VIA U.S.A, VARYING FROM £70 TO £120 ON SALE.
SAN FRANCISCO, via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
CHICHIBU MARU
TATSUTA MARU
Wednesday, 18th January, Wednesday, 27th January.
SEATTLE, VANCOUVER vin Shanghai & Japan Ports.
HIYE MARU
HEIAN MARU
Tuesday, - 19th January," Tuesday, 16th February.
LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP & ROTTERDAM vis
Singapore, Penang, Colombo & Suez, SUWA MARU
FUSHIMI MARU
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Poria
ATSUTA MARU
KAMO MARU
Friday,
Saturday,
SOMBAY vin Singapore, Penang, & Colombo,
TOKIWA MARU
TANGO MARU
SOUTH
ARRIVALS OF SHIPS.
Sunday, December 20.* Albert Sarrat, French str., 1,181 tons, Captain A. Hebert, from Saigon, buoy No. B11.-M. M. & Co. Bintang, Danish str., 1,725 tons, -Captain J. Christensen, from
CHINA MAIL.
Thipping
Intelligence.
HONG KONG TIDES,
The time used is Standard, or mean time of the meridian of 120 dog. Ei is midnight, 12hra: is noon. The 00h. heights are referred to the datum of the largest scale Admiralty chart of the place and should be added to the depths given on the chart unloss pre- coded by an asterisk (*), when they should be subtracted from the depths.
December 23 to 29; 1931.
High Water Low Water Standard Ht. Standard Ht.
02 40 1.7 13- 10 3.0 00 20 1.2 18 47 3.6
Saturday, 26th Decomber. Saturday, 9th January.
25th December.
28rd January,
Bangkok, buoy Not B20-John Manners & Co. Concordia, Norwegian atr., 4413 tons, Capt. Krogh, from Tara- kan, North Point.-A.P.C. Glengarry, British str., 6,843 tone, Capt. J. Angler, from Singa- pore, Kowloon Wharf.-J. M. & Co.
Date
Times.
Times.
Wed.
27th December.
11th January.
14th February.
Honkow Maru, Japanesb atr., 4,104
M. Higaki, from Sat. tona, Capt. Sakito, buoy No. A9.-N.Y.K. Knaugiaan Maru, Japanese str., 1,426 tons, Captain R. Okada, from Miike, Yaumat! Anchor- age.-M.B.K.
Thurs.
Fri.
Dee.
23 00 30. 4.3
20 10
7.5 24.. 10 17 4.4 20 40. 7.0
H. M. F.
H. M. F.
25
11 03
04 00 0.7
21 16
20. 11 45
11 45 4.5
21 50 8.3
14 58 9.8
Sun.
Mon.
Tues.
27. 12 20
22 33
15 35 3.9
28
13 30
06 11 0.4
8.1
10 15 40
29
05 57 0.0
13 50 4.0
17 00 4.0
Sunday,
Monday,
AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu,
Los Angeles, Mexico and Panama, BOKUYO MARU
.... Sunday,
VEW YORK, BOSTON vua Pananai.
LIVERPOOL via Port Said, Stamboui (Constantinople), Genoa
& Marseilles,
† DURBAN MARU
† PENANG MARU
† HAKODATE MARU
Friday,
CALCUTTA vin Singapore, Perung & Rangeon.
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA
15th January.
Tuesday, Wednesday,
20th December.
6th January,
† MALACCA MARU (Mɑft direct)
Thursday, Monday, Wednesday,
24th December. 28th December, 30th December.
+ DELAGOA MARU,
+ TOKUSHIMA MARU
+ Cargo.only.
For further information apply to:-NIPPON YUSEN KAUA.
Telephone 30291..
(Private exchange to all departments.)-
S 0.
K.
SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS 'La Plata Moru
& BUENOS AIRES via
Saigon, Singapore, Colom
bo, Durban & Capetown,
.
MOMBASA ZANZIBAR, Africa Maru
DAR-ES-SALAAM, BEIRA,
LOURENCO
MARQUES,
DURBAN, PORT ELIZA
& CAPETOWN
Wed.,
30th Dec.
Tuen,
6th Jan,
Shinnoh Maru, Japanese str., 3,582 toni, Captain T. Yoshiok!, from Sakita, buoy No. A3.~~ O.S.K.
Monday, December 21. Agapenor, British str., 4,798 tons, Capt. J. T. Jones, from Singa- pore, Holt's Wharf.-B. & S. Cunton, French atr., 976 tons, Capt.
F. Morvan, from Haiphong, buoy No. B18.-M. M. & Co. Groolckerk, Dutch str., 5,150 tons, Capt. Plos, from Manila, Kow- loon Wharf.-J.C.J.L. President Wilson, American str., 8,319 tons, "Capt. M. Ridley, from Manila, Kowloon Wharf. -Dollar Line.
Sandviken, Norwegian str., 1,775 tons, Capt. A. Norvalls, from Canton, buoy No. B1-J. M. & Co.
Sunning, British str.,. 1,570 tons, Capt. R. Fairley, from Conton, buoy No. BS.-B. & S." Tai Lee, Chinese str., 1,044 tons, Capt. S. Kato, from Canton, buoy
B17. Loong Tal
No.
Hoax.
Tchekam, Chinese etr., 806 tons, Capt. Lai Yee, from Pokhoi, bucy No. B9.-Wo On & Co.
CLEARANCES.
Monday, December 21.
Anhui, for Amoy. Chakseng, for Canton. 4th Jan. Chenan, for Canton.
14 21 37
04 43 0.5
05 26 0,4-
WARSHIPS IN PORT.
The following British warships. were in harbour to-day :---
Bruce-South wall.' Cornwall-No.. 6 buoy. Cumberland-No. 8 buoy. Herald-East wall. Hormon-No. 1 busy. Kent-North arm. Marazion South wall.
Medway and Sub-No, 2 buoy.
Olympus-East wall.
Orpheus-In dock,
Oswald-In dock. Forsous-East wall. Phoenix-In Jock Scamew-East wall. Serapis North wall. Sirdar-North wall. Sterling-North wall. Suffolk-West well.
Foreign Man-of-War. Argus-French Gunboat.
Gil Eanes Portuguese transport. Mindanao-American Gunboat.
POST OFFICE NOTICE.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
On Friday, December 25, and Saturday, December 26, the Gen- eral Post Office will be open from 8 am to noon, Kowloon Post Office 8 a.m. to 11 a.m, and the other Branch Post Oflees 8 a.m. to 9.4.m.
There will be one collection from the pillar boxes and one de- livery of ordinary correspondence as on Sundays and one delivery of registered correspondence at 9 a.m.
The Money Order Office will be entirely closed.
Information has been received that the Air Mail Service between Shanghai and Manchouli is suspended and the acceptance of letters for this service is accordingly discontinued until further notice.
Christmas and New Year cards enclosed in open envelopes ad- dressed to Hong Kong, China and Macao, are accepted at the special | rats for printed matter, Le., 2 cents per 2 ounces. The cards must | not bear more than five written words and the envelopes must be entirely open,
INWARD MAILS.
Japan
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. Shanghai
Somali THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24. Amoy
Tilawa Japan and Shanghai
..Suwa Maru
Ateuta Maru
DECEMBER 25.
Empress of Japan
President Hayes ..Prezident Clevoland
FRIDAY,
Canada, U.S.A, Honolulu, Japan and Shang-
hai (Vancouver, B.C., Dec. 5)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shanghai (San
Francisco, Nov. 27)
Manila
ENCE TO RIO DE
JANEIRO. SANTOS &
BUENOS AIRES via Singa
pore &
& Colombo
BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MEL- Brisbane Maru
Tuca
5th Jan
BOURNE, AUCKLAND &
WELLINGTON vin Manlia.
JAPAN PORTS (Frequent
Services).
LONDON, HAMBURG, ROT- Paris Mara
Fri.,
8th Jan.
TERDAM & ANTWERD
Singapore. Colombo,
Surz & Port Sald.
NEW YORK vin Japan ports, Kinni Maru
Mon..
Los Angeles & Panoma.
Call Direct
at Boston.
Philadelphia & Baltimore
BOMBAY & KARACHI via Havre Maru
Tues.,
Singapore, Belawan Dell & Hague Maru Colombo
CALCUTTA via Singapore, Hamburg Maru
Beinwan Deli & Bangoon.
HAIPHONG via Holhow.... Menado Moru
Sat
Thurs.,
Thurs.,
Amoy
Tsino
31st Dec.
Samehul and Wuchow
Kong Ning
24th Dec,
Saigon
3.30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m.
Shinnoh Maru, for Singapore.
Swatow
Van Houtaz
KEELUNG via Swatow & Hozan Maru
Sun.,
27th Dec.
Sunning, for Swatow.
THURSDAY,
DECEMBER
24.
Amey (3 p.m. every Sun-Canton Mara day).
Sun
3rd Jan
Tal Lee, for Chefoo.
Holhow and Haiphong
Menado Maru
JAPAN PORTS via Takoo & Canada Mara ......
Keslang
Fr
8th Jan.
Tascaitaa,' for Haiphong.
Amoy
Venezia-L., for Singapore.
Swatow
Tjinegara Hydrangea
8.30 am. 10.30 am.
3 p.m..
TAKAO via Swatow & Amoy Deli Maru
Thurs.,
31st Dec.
(Fortnightly
Somali
For further particolars please apply tez-
OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.
Telephone 28081.
20th Dec. 2nd Jan.
Hankow Maru, for Singapore. Hydrangea, for Swatow. Lushan Maru, for Haiphong. New Mathilde, for Haiphong. Phaslasella, for Feochow. Pleasantville, for Los Angeles. Proteus, for Port Courbet.
OUTWARD MAILS.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23.
E.P.O.
Parcels Registration Letters
BRITISH WUCHOW LINE
SAILING DATES FOR DEC, 1951 (Subject to Change). DEPARTURE HOURS: Hong Kong 5.30 p.m., Wachow 8 p.m.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE
Consignees
of cargo ex· é.5. Benledi are reminded to tako de- livery of their goods which will
be subject to rent after December
2
Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Egypt & Europe via Marseilles
SHIPBUILDERS,
Leaves
Steamer.
Hoor Kong
Arrives Wachow
Leaves
Arrives
Wachow Hong Hoa
TAI MING FRI,
TAI KING | MON,
TAI MING WED.
25th SUN.
27th MON. 28th TUES.
28th WED.
30th
FAL
30 THURS 31st FRI
Zat SAT.
2nd SUN.
29th
1st
Srd
· SHIP · REPAIRERS,
BOILER MAKERS,
Regular Service of Fast, High Class River Steamers having good Accommodation for First Class Passengers. Electric Light and Fans in State-rooms and Saloon. The s.., "Tal Hing" in fit- ted with Wireless,
Porta of Call-Samshal, Shalbing, Takhing & Donking.
Fares Return (not including, moals) 320 JÜ
Meals and Wines are to be obtained on board,
Hong Kong Arrivals & Departures from Tai Hing Wharf.
For information apply to
19, Connaught Road, Wast,
Phone 20803....
PASSENGER LIST.
÷
SANG WO C
Ltd..
M. Gibbs, Miss A. Gibbs, Mr. and] Mrs. A. Marshall, Mra. A. Michael, Miss K. M. Michael, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Langworthy, Mr. H. F. "New" ton and Infant, Mrs. E. oole, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Fresten, Miss Murid Riggs, Mr, E. A. Ross, Miss M. A. McRobbie, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Roc, Miss K. Stewart, Miss G, M. L. Skrine, Mr. and Mra. B: A Trech- man, Mr. Wärd, Mr. W. B. Wigs,
DEPARTURES.
Per, ds. Antonor for United Kingdom vla porta, December 23;
Miss E. Allen, Mr. S F. Chubb, Mr. L. Clifford, Mr. G. H. Daly, Mr. C. H. Dakers, Mr. E. Dowson, Mr. G. E. Devonshire, Mr., and Mrs. HA. Exley son' and daugher, Miss K. 8. Fall, Miss Gawler, Captain Mr. W. Je Yalik Mr. Wi Whiting and Mr. F. Gibbs and Infant, Miss; and son. „
FORGE MASTERS, OXY-ACETYLENE, AND
Halvard
4.30 p.m.
(Due Marseilles, Jan. 22.) G.F.O.
Dec. 24, 8 p.m.;
...6 p.m.
.Dec. 24, 1 p.m. Parcels
..4.80 p.m. Registration
14.80 pim. Letters
*Superscribed correspondence only."
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ELECTRIC WELDERS, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS.
HONG KONG, LIMITED.
No TUG “TAIKOO”
Wireless Call V.P.G.N. 600 Meters.
SALVAGE
Tel Address 1 /TAIKOODOCK," HONG KONG. Telephone No. 80211.^
Call Flag : “0” over “ANS. PENNANT;
..6 p.m.
DRY DOCK
Length 787 Feet. Length on Blocks 750 feet. Depth on Centre of
SII (H.W.OS.T.) 14 ft. 6 ina. THREE SLIPWAYS
Capable of Handling Ships Up to 8,000 Tons Displacement, Electric Crane at Ses Wall, Capable of Lifting 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radlus.
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AGENTS HONG KONG CHINA & JAPAN.
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THE
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Leath Leave
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Emp. of Japan Jan. 1 Jan. Emp, of Asia Feb. 5 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 11 Feb. 13. Emp, of Canada Feb. 20. Feb, 23 Emp. of Rusals Mar. 4 Mar. Emp. of Japan Mar. 15 Mar. 18 Emp. af
Aale
Mar. 23 Mar. 28 Mar. 28 Mar. 31, Apr, 2 Emp. of Canada Apr. 9 Apr. 12
Apr. 14 Apr. 16 Apr. 21 Apr. 26 Emp, of Russia Apr. 21 Apr. 25 Apr. 28 Apr. 28
Apr. 30
May Emp, of Japan May 7 May 10
May 12 May 14 May 19 May 24 Emp. of Asia May 20 May 23 May 24 May 26 May 28 June 14 Jume 10 Emp. of Canada Juno 4 June 1
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7 Mar. 8 Mar. 10 Mar.
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FREIGHT AND
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LIVERPOOL SERVICE.
“ADAPENOR" 10th Jan For Port fald, Genoa. Høyre & L'pool "ANTILOCHUR** 20th Jan. For Fort Sald, Liverpool. Havin And Glasgow
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· PACIFIC SERVICE,
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*PROTESILAUS”
18th Jan. For Victoria, Vasoouver and Bestilo 13th Feb. For Victoria, Vancouver and Sanitie
INWARD SERVICE.
*FUMAEUS "
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Due 17th Doo. For 8'bal, Kobe and Yokohama Due 3fat, Dec. For Bhai, Kobe and Yokobama
· Also, cargo staamera with limited passenger accommoda. tion at specially, reduced' fares.
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19 AUSTRALIA. Calling at Manlie Play Thereday Is.. Cairns, Towns
Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
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CHANGTE TAIPING CHANGTE
Jan. Feb,
Mar,
Jan 15 Feber 20/ Mate: 18
18
Feb, 20 Mar. 19
Home via Anitralia Tour-8.8 "Change" 14'. February.
Opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Festivities Detailed Itinerary, on application. Fare 4209–10 - Naturn S AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE, LIMITED. Ma: Butterdals"& Bwfim, Agesti-Hong Kong-Shanghali Al