ROYAL
INTEROCEAN
LINES
JAVA PORTS, and MACASSAR
SAILINGS
ARRIVALS
"TJITJALENGKA"
"TJIBABAK"
"THSADANE"
*THTJALENGKA“
**TASMAN"
"TJIPONDOK
"STRAAT MALAKKA"
BOISSEVAIN”
STRAAT SOENDA”
.31st Aug.
16th Sept. .28th Sept.
2nd Sept. 16th Sept.
MANILA
SAILINGS
THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1940.
HONG
KONG WATERFRONT
In My Log
BY OUR HARBOUR REPORTER
ARRIVALS
29th Aug. 15th Sept.
A trip to Maono...
During the week we took time off to visit our Portuguese neigh- hour.
41
In less than 30 minutes after horting the Kwong Sal bound
WL experienced Jar Macho nusly oue-80 cents for a bottl of Watson's sarsiparila.
(Wonder
whether the Price Controller knows whout, JL^).
7th Sept. 15th Sept.
Sil Ort.
30th Oct.
17th Sept.
20th Nov.
16th Oct.
no passenger arenimadalinu.
SINGAPORE, PENANG and BELAWAN DÉLI
"VAN RIEMSDIJ
"TASMAN"
"YAN HECTSZ"
EAST & SOUTH AFRICA & SOUTH
**TJIPONDOR":
"STRAAT MALAKKA"
"BOISSEVAIN”
"STRAAT SOENDA"
SAILINGS
ARRIVALS
40 Sept
21st Sept.
26th Aug. 31st Aug. 12th Sept.
SAILINGS
AMERICA ARRIVALS
150: Sept.
5th Oct.
25th Aug.
30th Oct.
17th Sept.
Buth Nov.
16th Oct,
Calling at Mombasa & L. Marques Dicert. Transhipment cargo accepted on through B./1. to
Dar-Es-Sainam and Zouzibar.
no passenger recommmerfàtion,
*TJIPONDOK"
"STRAAT MALAKKA'
"ROISSEVAIN"
"STRAAT SOENDA"
JAPAN
SAILINGS
26th Aug 18th Sept 18th Oct. no passenger accommodation.
ARRIVALS
12th Sept.
8th Sept. 29th Sept. 27th Det,
Agents: HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE
EUROPE vio MANILA and MALAYA
"RIJNKERK"
* MARIEREUK"
"MOLENKERK"
ARRIVALS
An age-old Custon)?
The next shock to the stranger was that so-called China Coast Traditional "courtesy" of serving 1031,
A notier in buld crimson Chi nese letters tells you a pot of tea, wet meleni Breda, olives and Towel as for St.
But all we got was at Insipid pot of lea,
(Fook of what you can walls a packet of tea on the high KENND)
Flood Relief Fund
Hong Kong meanwhile, wi
tlik as the but a hazy
kamer.
slows
Look for the black and white masts of a exlling junk and carrying you will find the "Pak Ho trading junk, which sand for the Government, which uses 40 of them. The other ply between. Castle Peak, and Victoria ferrying bricks.
Editor's Note-This is the fourth of a series fof, pictorial fcanoes to accuaint the general public with the numerous types of small wutive craft operating in local waters and their raried usages.
Department. it has neen possible to inenfe the crest individually and oblóm the necessary particulars).
Through the courtesy of the Marine
"Pak Hoi" Trading Junk
A
'Yeung Kong' Trawler
FJ4
Sir-With referencs. In your "Waterfront News" while re-· cently visiting Cheung Chuu, observed some Yeung Kɔng typ. trailers, some of which carried rather antiquated cannons. Ix this so? Or are they just orna- mental?
Cannons,
G. W. Tompkins mesity
antiquated and of various types, are s carried on shing and trading Junks with the approval of the local authorities.
These cannons are used only at very close quarters. parlleu- larly at night when they can br aimed and fired in the direction of any suspicious craft that comes too close.
Before the war weapone car. rled on alling craft included old-style armaments such
blunder. muiketi, ginaris,
But burses. pikes, and spearS. during the last war and since then these are being replaced by modern weaponk, like rifles. shot guns and revolvers. Some of the cannons.still seen
Some
ive Chi-
nuta,
PRESIDENT LINES
The Global Fleet
TO HONOLULU & SAN FRANCISCO
President Cleveland" General Gordon" "President Wilson"
Otherwise commonly known as the Government aboard fishiru junks have sech sand junks-identified by the black and white service in the old-time foreign bands on the masts-50 of this type of soil-ling vessels.
nese made. ing craft operate in local wäters.
Besides the cannons, there are The and thus. consist of nastal shallow water salt-trict..from which the craft de-powder, fuses shots usually unit with a pointed bow rives her name. an allost pointed stern,
The Pak Rol junk has a int Fattom
l 2 comparulively which is slightly broader and higher, the Pak Hm trader jaballow drought, The rudder 5
Seen in the harbour:imilarly constructed for shallow is often
De ander
water navigation, is droppe l either being torvedi sail when there is a favourable perpendicularly down from alings
the at the tip of the stern (as in wind.
picture) with the lowest portion In the Forty of this type earry sander the Blade not deeper Jer the Guvernaient. The ongert enter than the keel of the vessel of the black-white inden! Micalicn
The
Shortly, vociferous character direks accompanied Brded the
Brees by youth rarrying a
"South China wooden box with Find Relief Fund" inscribed on ing and one inle. Henties, apparently amusta his munience for ripples of laughter bidfered the trumuters However, 14 minutes later, two passengers contributed $1 each, That caught on, and soon there were at least $38, including our $5 in the wooden hoN.
SAILINGS
Early Sept. End Sept.
In Yurt Early Sept. Early Oct.
་
Vendors on the High Seas
make hay while
End Det.
Transhipment cargo accepted on through B/1. 10 India, Mediterranean and Northern European ports.
JAPAN
SAILINGS
Early Sept.
"RIJNKERK"
"MARJEKERK“
KING'S BUILDING:
ARRIVALS
End Aog. End Sept.
TELS: 28015 to 28017
CHINESE AGENTS; 82. CONNAUGHT RD. C TELS 31196-25133
DE LA RAMA LINES
ARRIVING FROM U.S. ATLANTIC COAST VIA LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO
m.v. "BENARES"
6.5. DONA AUKORA"
Mid Sept. Mid Oct.
THE DE LA RAMA STEAMSHIP CO., INC.
(Incorporated in the Philippines)
MARINA HONAR Tel. 23076-22675
CHINESE SHIPPING OFFICA Tels, 23738-20153
BARBER-WILHELMSEN LINE
M.V. "TUDOR"
LOADING ABOUT 30th AUGUST
for
MANILA & CEBU
Par Freight And Further Particulars Apply
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank Bldg.
Tel. 28921/6
Australia-West Pacific Line
EXPRESS. SERVICE
S.S. “TORONTO”
LOADING 30th AUGUST
for
FREMANTLE (direct)
thence
Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane.
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE TO FREMANTLE ·
Transhipment-cargo accepted for Filji & Now Zealand.
་ -
General Agents:
DODWELL & CO. LTD.
Telephones: 28021/0
HONGKONG / MACAO
DAILY BAILING.
FROM HONGKONG FROM "MACAÐ HOI-ON-WHARF: No.-18-WHARE
T.S.S. “CHEUNG HING”
8,00A.M.
Farther Particulars. Please Apply? TA HING Co. (ILK.) Ltd. Et, fieorge's Bldg. Tel:"11234, 3125) Bubject to alterations Without Notice,
$1
The lat bottom keeps the craft
musts is to help th This category of fellow-travel-authorities to pick ut intruders from heeling over when she is al
where other some beaches, 31 sand craft are prohibited,
Jers evidently the sun shines.
Their sales talk was as good as out welfare worker. But the prices who of emirse on the high
cares-and SCHN vendors!
mean the
AND THIS IS MACAO...
The okient Foreign colony in the Orient, which ᎿᎥ Ꭿ given away in gratitude by China to The Portuguese, who cleaned up the area of pirates in the middle where of the 18th century
siner 400 years ago thousands have flocked for shelter and re- fuge... the only spot in the Far East not occupied by the Japa- the cnvirons nese... where breathe of antiquity,
And beneath the tranquil old- world atmosphere treacherous
undercurrents are slowly and gradually galning momentum 40-| day to drug the colony into the Communist fold...
Help Wanted
orge Thompson; 19-yese. old Belglan experienced dieart engineer, speaking and writing English and Chinaso (Cantonese Alld Mandarin) desires employment where, preferably on a ship. (Replies. may be sent to the "China Mail.")
any.
balts and other serup iron con- famed in a rattan bag.
beach taking sand left "stranded" when the tide ebbs. The personnel normully con- To enable the craft to with- heists of 10 persons, who are hired stand "rough" treatment during by the contractors. net work. special hard wood is used for her hull. There are two The remaining Pak Hol which Normally 13 "Yeung Kong"
ads--"Iiums Chai Mug" and are not engaged on Government | enrries two
сайполз or, three *Kits
found wurt, ply between Victoria and with 20 lbs of powder, 100 s. Muk"--which abundantly in the Palt Hei Dis-Castle Penk ferrying bricks.
of mixed shots and .20 lbs. of fuses. A large number of fish- Ing Junks have such armaments
aboard.
FIRST STEEL SHIP READY
(Arrangements may be made to hoard the "Yeung Kong" trawler in the Harbour for u closer inspection.)
gers in three classes. Cargo will be carried in three spacious holds.
interior The
dekorations,
prcially ordered, from the United States and England, are now being installed. For the cabin
One month from today Hong Kong's first steal river ship fitted with latest navigation aids, including radar and aid-conditioning, will be launched at Cheung Sha Wan to mark ah-bulwark. holoplast the first us- other shipbuilding feat in local waters.
The
age of its kind in Hong Kong-- will be used.
The Tai Loy has an overall
700-ton motorship Tai negligible. No major accident has length of 198 feet with a 38-foot Where streamlined 20th cen-Loy will be launched with her heen reported.
tury
arelsitecture
contrasts shar
ply with old forts bristling with culverins and antiquated cobbled -stone streets and ricksha coo- lies seem to be more honest than shopkeepers who flirt erratically with prices when dealing with strangers...
triple con H. P. diesel engines incidentally, the first attempt
of its kind in the Colony.
Eighty per cent of the work on the HK$5,000,000 project has been complete. The remaining
Taoist 'Rites
beam. She has a specially shal- jow draught to enspie her to navigate. In Mocao waters safely, nt low tide.
Her propellers are specially de- It was at dawn on September 16 that the Tal Loy first took signed and made in America.
No details of the September shope, jier keel was laid at the wing On Shing Shipyard with inunching are matiable yel..
It is understood, however, that solemn Taoist rites, disproving Kipling's "East is East, and West it will be a European ceremony. is West, And never the twali The master of the Juxurious pas-
is expected to be done within the meets the 20th century senger vessel has not been bli
Where you can make a for lune overnight or be a pauper month.
st any of the legalised gambi
Ing establishments...and bag. The three Beto of 600 H. Pligion went hand in hand towards ne is British.
science auct age-old Oriental re- cially named. But it is believed
making the project a KUCCESS, gars are few and local issues diesel engines were installed last seldom seen in streets...
May. The total length of the The hour and day was special. Buses have curtains and girl shaftings for them is 150 feet-ly chosen by fortune-tellers after an outstanding feature of the two-week research of the conductors...where the pollee- vessel. Maximum speed expected Boroscope. The time--8.30 san. man is more a friend than a stern from them is 15 knots, but
1948--was disciplinarian of the low and who cruising speed will be about 13. on September 118,
chats with friends and strangers at duty posts good-naturedly.
and the first light house (Guin Hill) of the China Coast was
built (1804)...were smuggling
Movie Shows
Modern amenities for travelling
been made special
a
Lelected because It is believed that it was the lucky moment to begin work as 'it will bring cali salling to the Bhip and good fortune to the owner.
Ten priests in their ceremonial
Notice To Consigaces Consignes Fer States Steamship Company
5.S. MONTANA”.
are he by notified that their cargo being discharged into
& thengkong
Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co.'s godown into or out of Chinose territories between Macao, Canton and Hang
where it will be at, Copaignees seems to be child's play (it takes | Kong hitve
the gat-risk and subject to the Whorf's only 20 minutes to cross into the Teatures of the Tai Loy. They scarlet regalla headed
include air-conditioned enbins, hering in the ceremonies. 1 mainland by sampan...
terms and conditions of stor- lounges and dining rooms, and
age and where "delivery lay Sacrifices in the form of roast Where In the Protestant movie entertainment facilities.
pigs, buns and fruits were offered be obtained, cemetery Hes the grave of the grand plonter.missionary...fo. The Tai Loy is also the first in the Sea Goddess Tin Hau
Damaged packages are to be left In the bert Morrison, who was instru- locally-built vessel to be equipped who is the patron saint of the
godowns for Chinese seafaring community. mental in translating the Old with radar,
Consignées Joss sticks were planted on examination by New Testaments and, in and
Company's Surveyors, Chinese. first
Work on, the Tal Loy has been both sides of the peel blocks and and complling the
since progressing rapidly English dictionary...
the firecrackers burst over the keelMesars. Carmichael Clarke keel laying ceremonies. More to drive away evil-spirits,
at 10a.m. 26th August. And where today more than than 300 labourers-stilled anit
The Tu Loy will be on the
To comply with Geperal 300,000 people await stolcally tie | unskilled-are cugaged daily on
Macan-Hong Kong service. She Bonded Warehouse Regula results of complete Communist 10-hour schedule. control of China.
Loss of working time has been can accommodate 1,000 pasten- tions, Consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutlable goods ́are examined.
Pacific For East Line
Fast Regular
Ban Franci
rans-Pacific Service
QYERLAND
NEW YORKCHICAGO-DETADIT:VOROMEO, ONTEBAL, AND ALL AMERICAN & CANADIAN CITIES.
Sept. 10
No, claims will be admitted after the goods have left this Steamer
HOROWD, and fall goods, remaining undelivered after the 7th August, 149, will be subject to rent.
All claims
steamar, FauANÉ:
the Under
.the, 3rd
they will
the
via JAPAN
Arr. Aug. 28
Sait Aug. 20
Arr. Bépl. 15
Sall Sept. 10
Arr. Sept. 18 Sall Sept. 10
TO SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES via JAPAN
"President Pierce"
"President McKlufey'
.Arr. Sept. 6 Suil Sept. 7
Arr, Sept. 20
Sall Sept. 21
TO NEW YORK, BALTIMORE & BOSTON via PACIFIC COAST & PANAMA
"President Tyler" "President Grant".
Arr. Sept, G Sall Sept. 7 Arr. Oct. + Sail Oct. 3 ROUND THE WORLD
VIA MANILA. SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, KARACHI, SUEZ, 'PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, MARSEILLES, GENOA, NEW YORK and BOSTON
"President Harding" "President Van Buren"
TO BATAVIA
"President Grant" "President Johnsän“
Opposite Star Ferry.
Arr. Aug. 21 Sail Aug. 22 Arr. Sept. 4 Sail Sept. 6
& SOENGEI-GERONG
...Arr. Aug. 20
Arr. Sept. 24
Sall Aug. 27 Sail Sept. 25
Tel. 28172/5.
BEN LINE
SHIP
ARRIVALS
FROM
¿NALBANACH U.K. via Singapore
Japan "BENREOCH" "BENMACDHUI" U.K. vin Singapore "BENCRUACHAN UK. (Direct)
"BENCLEUCH" **BENNEVIS"
*DEKAVON"
**BENWEVIS"
"BENLEDI" "BENVENUE”
SHIP C'DENREOCI{" ""BENMACDHUI"
BENCRUACHAN"
S BENALBANACH"
"BENNEVIS' "BENLEDI"
"BENVENUE"
BENCLEDCIP”
vin Malaya,
Заран
U.K. vin Singapore
do
SAILINGS
TO
London, Antwerp, Rotterdam, flain- burg & Hull.
Liverpool, Glasgow, Dublin, Havre, Antwerp, Rotter "dam & Hamburg.
DUE
Fit port
23rd August
28th August
29th August
31st August
Early Sept.
10th Oct:
2014 Oct
2nd halt Det. End October
LOADING 23rd August *** 30th August 31st August
Mid Sept. 20th Sept. Late Oct. Early Nov.
31st, August 15th October Mid, Nov.
Colombo, Aden, Port Sudan & other way ports,
Accepts cargo for Japan.
Omits Hamburg, calls, nt Genon & Leith.
Calls at Dar-es-Salaam.
Omits Hamburg, calls at Leith.
For Further Particulars, Apply To--
W. R. LOXLEY & CO. (CHINA) LTD. Agents
Yark Building.
Telophone: 34165.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
M.S. "MALAYA"
'LOADING ABOUT 2nd SEPTEMBER for
ADEN, PORT SAJD, ALEXANDRIA, GENOA, TANGIER, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM, 'HAMBURG, OSLO,
GOTHENBURG & COPENHAGEN
Tanks available for the carriage of oil in bulk.
FOR PACIFIC COAST
8. "NIKOBAR" BS "SERAMPORE"
loading 21st Sept
20th Oct
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. Queen's Bldg, 2nd floor.
Tel. 34111 & 84112
KLAVENESS LINE
SAILINGS
Direct to Los Angeles, In 16 days Thènce San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle & Portlanti MIS. BOUGAINVILLE”
Loading 29th Aug
ARRIVALS FROM PACIFIC COAST
INNYVILDE"
22nd
Singang
enang, Bela
Bătav
NKT
CHINA