BANK
LINE
REGULAR SERVICE FROM HONGKONG TO
VANCOUVER. B.C..
SEATTLE
1918.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH,
[HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO & WEST RIVER STEAMERS
PORTLAND (Or.),
VIA
SHANGHAI AND JAPANESE PORTS.
CARRYING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING TO ALL OVERLAND COMMON FOINTS,
FOR MANILA.
FOR VICTORIA. VANCOUVER, SEATTLE. TAcoma and PORTLAND (OR.).
LUCERIC.. 7th Feb,
To be followed by other Steamers of the Company at regular intervals.
Calling at AMOY and KEELUNG if sufficient Inducement offors
The BANK LINE Steamers are of the Newest Design, have most Cloramodious Annom mođation, and are fitted with Electric Light and Wireless Telegraphy.
Special Parcel Express to Amaries and Canadian Points.
For Esten of Freight and Passago, apply to -
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED. TALEPHONE No. 780. KING'S BUILDING, Prays Central
ORIENTAL AFRICAN LINE. NEW LINE OF STEAMERS
TO
SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.
Regular Direct Service from JAPAN, CHINA and STRAITE to BEIRA, - DELAGOA BAY, DURBAN, EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETII and CAPE TOWN, calling at MAURITIUS if sufficient inducement offers, and affording the Quickest Freight Transport from the ORIENT to SOUTH AFRICA.
$.8. "DONERIC"
E.S. "KATAZOA”.
PROPOSED Sailings,
H
3,000 tons
4
pri
5,600 tons And regularly thereafter.
For Fates of Freight or Passage, upply tourn
...to be despatched End January, 1912.
to Follow.
THE BANK
LINE, LIMITED, MANAGING AGENTS.
INDIAN AFRICAN LINE.
Cargo carried on through Billa of Lading from HONGKONG to BEIRA, DELAGOA BAY, DURBAN (Natal), EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH and JAPE TOWN with transhipment at COLOMBO to Steamers of the INDIAN AFRICAN LINE.
FROM HONGKONG :
3rd February.
PROPOSED SAILINGS.
For Rates and Further Information, apply to--
FROM COLUM NO: 17th February.
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED,
MANAGING AGENTS.
CONFERENCE-WEIR LINE. REGULAR SERVICE. FROM CALCUTTA TO RIVER PLATE. THE STEAMERS OF THIS SERVICE PROVIDE THE QUICKEST TRANSIT FROM THE ORIENT TO THE ARGENTINE.
Frequent Sailings from HONGKONG conneeling with the Company's Steamers
* CALCUTTA.
For Fatos-of-Freight and Further Particulars, apply to-
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED,
MANAGING AGENTS,
GOING HOME.
(42-43-44
A HOLIDAY AT HOME, AND A WAY TO GET THERE THAT'S A HOLIDAY.
WHY NOT
See the beautire et Japan, of Honolulu, (the Paradise of the Pacifio), of Californie, of Colorado, and the fascinations of Niagara, San Francisco,
Chicago and New York.
AND THE WAY
Every travel wine tourist take the deservedly famous U.S. MAIL Steamers,
of the
PACIFIC MAIL
S.S.
CO.
Steamere of Limitless Luxury. Splendidly appointed Homes on the Water." Excellent String Orchestra.. Wireless Telegraphy. Selmarino Fog Signals. Meals for epicures under the experintendence of caterer of International Repute. The Cost: not more by this ronts with its unrivalled opportunities,
than by any other route. For & return ticket to London
the cost is 'but £120, including borth and meals across America. To San Francisca vin Japan and Honolulu the cost is £45. For the INTERMEDIATE SERVICE First Class Bccommodations are provided for £43 to London (return ticket £74) and to San Francisco £25 SPECIAL RATES to Officers, Army, Navy, Consular. ar Civil Service, on application.
וו
1912
SATURDAY, 27th Jan., at 1 P.M. SATURDAY, 10th Feb., at 1 P.M. SATURDAY 2nd March, at 1PM. TUESDAY, 2nd April, at 1 P.M. TUESDAY, 16th April, at 1 P.M.
STEAMERS,
Tons Starting
SIBERIA
MANCHURIA
.18,000 ,27,000
>
MONGOLIA no secre
27,000
KOREA
SIBERIA
18,000 .18,000
INTERMEDIATE
Tons Starting
CHINA
NILE
.10.200 11,000
9,000
#
2nd Feb., at 1 P.M. FEIDAY, FRIDAY, 23rd Feb, at 1 P.M. TUESDAY, 26th Marol, at 1 P.M.
PERSIA
LET US PLAN AN ITINERARY FOR YOU.
KING'E BUILDIng (opposite Blaze Pier);"
TELEPHONE No. 141
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAÇÃO STEAMBOAT CO. ED., AND CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LP,
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE,
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN
REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE BETWEEN
JAVA, CHINA AND JAPAN.
BXVRCTAD ON OE ABOUT
Second half of Jan. Second half of
STEAMER
FROM
WILL LEAVE FOR
ON OF ABOUT
HONGKONG TO CANTON.
CANTON TO HONGKONG.
FRIDAY, 26TH JANUARY, 1912.
8 am "HONAM.”
5 p.m. "FATSHAN."
TJIMANOEK
TJILATJAP.
TJILIWONG:
TJIMAHI
TJITAROEM
TJIPANAS...
TIIBODAS
JAVA
JAVA
JAPAN
JAVA
JAVA
JAVA
JAVA
Second half of JAIL Second half of Jon. First half of Feb.
First half of
March
Feb. First half of Balf of First
March. First half of March.
JAPAN
SHANGHAI
JAVA
JAPAN
JAPAN
JAVA
SHANGHAT
Jan. First half of
Feb. Second half of Feb.
First ball of
March. First half of March. Firat half of March.
8 am, "HEUNGSHAN."
10 p.m. KINSHAN."
SATURDAY, 27TH JANUARY, 1912.
8. "HONAM."..
8
"HEUNGSHAN.” 5 pm. "KINSHAN." Then steamers, carrying His Majesty's Malls, are the largest and fasteston the River. Special attention is drawn to the Superior Saloon and Cabin Electric Fan in each Cabin.
HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
8.S. SUI TAL," Tous 1651. I. B.8. "SUL AN," Tona 1651. HONGKONG TO MACAO.
Wook days at 80, and 2 pg. from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf. Sunday at 9 a.. and 12.30 p.m. from the Company's Wine Lok Street Wharf.
MACAO TO HONGKONG. Week days at 7.30 am. and 2 'p.m. Sandays, at 7.30
ero. and 5 p..
EXCURSION TO MACAO.
BUNDAY, 28TH JANUARY,
"SUI AN,"
The Company's. Steamship
will depart from the Company's WING LOK STREET WHARF at 9 am. Departure from Macao at 5 p.m.
NB-Th Company will also runs a steamer from Macas on Sunday leaving at 7.30 5.0. aad from Hongkong at 12,30 p.m. from the Company's Wing Lok Stroot Wharf.
This Steamor connects with the excursion stiamer returning from Macao at 5 p.m.
FARES AS USUAL.
Farther particulars may be obtained at the Office of the Company,
CANTON-MACAO LINE.
S.S. KOLSANG." 457 tona,
Departures from Macao to Canton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9 p.m. Departures from Canton to Macao on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4.30 p.m.
JOINT BERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION 00. LD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LD.
CANTON-WUCHOW LINK. -
B.S. "SAINAM." 588 tons, and S.8. "NANNING." :569 tons.
One of the above Steamers leaves Canton for Wachow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at about 8 a.m., and the other loaves Wurkow for Canton on the same days at 8.30 am, Round trips take about 5 days. Passengers can return to Hongkong or vice vorms by the Company's direct steamers "LINTAN" and "SANUL" Theo vesels have superior. Cabla accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity. Electric Fan in caci Cabin,
Booking Office open daily (Sunday exopted) 9am to 5 pm. Further particulars may be obtained at the Offee of the
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT Co., LTD., Hotel Mansions (First Floor), opposite the Hongkong Hotel.
[143
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS,
LIMITED.
PROJECTED HOMEWARD'SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,
FOR
STEANERS DATE OF DEPARTURE, LONDON & ANTWERP
"PEMBROKESHIRE" On 3rl Fab. LONDON & ANTWERP ................. CARMARTHENSHTRE"On 28th Feb. LONDON, ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP... "GLAMORGANHIRE"...On 15th Mar All steamers have excellent accommodation for a limited number of First Class Passengers. Cabins are situated amidships, and are fitted with electric light and fans, Attention is directed to the moderate fares charged.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong, 24th Jaunary, 1912
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
AGENTS.
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THE EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
ST. ALBANS ALDENHAM
EASTERN EMPIRE
MAIL SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA.
STEAMERS
MAIL SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION).
AHEIVE HONG KONG FROM AUSTRALIA.
3rd Fab. 9th Feb. 8th March
LEAVE HONGKONG
FOR AUSTRALIA. Baturday, 3rd Feb. Saturday, 7th Feb. Saturday, 2nd March. Saturday, 30th March.
The shave Steamers are fitted with Refrigerating Machinery, ensuring a plentiful supply of Ios, Fresh Provisions, etc., and are lighted throughout with Electricity. All State Rooms have Electric Fane. A duly qualified Doctor and Stewardess are carried.
For further particulars, apply to
561
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
AGENTS
The Steamers are all fitted throeghout with Electrio Light and have accommodation for a limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherlands-Indian Porta on through Bills of Lading-
For Particulars of Freight and Fassage, apply to tho
York Buildings, 1st Floor,
Hongkong, 17th January, 1912.
STDAMBEIP
ZAFIRO
RUBI
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
Telephone No. 375.
PHILIPPINES S.S.
Tors
4000
CAPTAIN
tri
M. C.¡Smith...
4000
kat
8. Crosby
17
CO.
SAILING DATE
FOR
Iloilo and Cebu
Iloilo and Cebu
On 10th Feb.,
t
Manila, Mangarin, On 31st Jan., 4 v.M.
Manila, Mougarin,
PHILIPPINES CARNIVAL FEBRUARY ŠRD TO 12T, 1912. For calling on January 30th, Special Reduced Rato, Hongkong-Blanils and Return $50,00
No Pulliax.
For Freight or Passage, apply to` Bongkong. 26th January, 1912.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Goneral Managers, PHILIPPINES BS. Co
AUSTRIAN LLOYD.
(Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government.) MONTHLY FAST DIRECT SERVICE TO TRIESTE.
VIA SINGAPORE, Perang, CotoMBO, ADEN, SUMZ AND PORT SAID.
88, "BOHEMIA,” 7,935 tons, will leave as above on February 19th, 1912, at 5 p.m. 8.8.
"AFRICA," 8,840 tons, will leave as above on March 19th, 1912, at 5 p.m.
TO SHANGHAL · 8.8. "NIPPON 13,950 tons, will leave as above on, January 27th 1912, AM, S.S."BOHEMIA," 7,935 tons, will leave as abore on Folenary Eth, 1912, at 6 p.m.
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Superior accommodation for 1st and 2nd Class Cabin and Steerage passengers, Chos rates, Hongkong-Trieste Vanine, £50 1, £36 Zad Class. No surtas, no tips, no inside Cabins, excellent cuisine, Doafor, Laundry, Wireless Telegraphy,
MONTHLY ORDINARY SERVICE,
SS. "VORWAERTS," 12,950 tons, will love for YOKOHAMA and KOBE VIA SHANGHAI
thout February 18th.
3.S. "NIPPON" 13,950 tons, will leave for TRIESTE, FIUMS and VENTOR, via SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO. BOMBAY, KARACHI, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, about February 22nd.
These steamers are fitted with comfortable one class accommodation for saloon passengers, Cheap rate, Hongkong Trioste, Vouice £13, up surtax, excellent cuiqua, Docker, Wireless Telegraphy:
ROUND THE WORLD TICKET ARE ISSUED. CARGO is taken at through mies to all ports in the Adriatic, tho erant and Black Sen, also to North and South America. For information apply to
SANDER, WIELER & Co., Agents,
Prinoss Building.
Hongkong, 24th January, 1912.
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SWEDISH
EAST ASIATIO CO., LTD.
GOTHENBURG.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION).
DESTINATION
STEAMEES
SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA, LTEDDO?
KOBE & MONDAMA,Za
For Freight and Farther Particulars, apply to
40
TONA
7,200
DATE OF BAILINGS.
About 10th February
TELEPHONE No. 171.
ARTHUR NILSSON & 00.,
YORK BUILDINGS, Top FLOOR.
THOS. COOK & SON, TOURIST, STEAMSHIP & FORWARDING AGENTS,
BANKERS, &c.
Hend fee for the Far East-16, NES VŒUX ROAD, HONGKONG.
̈YOKOHAMA: 32, WAT SHANGHAT: 2-3, Foogдow ROAD.
'STERET,
TICKETS SUPPLIED to EUROPE by the principal STEAMSIKIP LINES and
TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY,
TOURS arranged to ALL PARTE of the WORLD.
BAGGAGE collected, forwarded and insured at lowest rates.
LETTERS of CREDIT and CIRCULAR NOTES ISSUED and CASHED FOREIGN MONIES exclatged. ft.
7561.
CHIRP (RPION:-LUDOATE CIRCUS, LONDON, BA
SAN FRANCISCO TOYO KISEN KAISHA CHILDREN OF
ENIC
SCE
ROU
TRANS-PACIFIC
WESTERN PACIFIC DENVER AND RIO GRANDE
TRANS.CONTINENTAL
TOYO KISEN KAISHA.
New Triple Screw Turbine Flyers-20 Kuota Speed.
8.8. TENYO MARU..... 21,000 tona S.S. CHIYO MARU..
8.8. SHINYO MARU
B.S. NIPPON MARU
AND
21.000 tons.
$1,000 toя.
11,000 tons. (INTERMEDIATE) HONGKONG to SAN FRANCISCO via CHINA and JAPAN PORTS and HONOLULU, Somi-tropies: route-Daily tank bathiar, cricket, baseball, dances and free newspaper containing World's happenings by wireless. WESTERN PACIFIC DENVER
RIO GRANDE.
AND
The T.K.K. liners connect at San Francisco with the palatial trains of the Western- Pacillo and Deaver and Rio Grande Railways to Chicago-vis Salt Lake City and Denver WITHOUT CHANGE.
Through Standard Sleepers.
Through Tourists' Bloopers.
Diving Cars-Observation Cars,
Electrio Lights-Electric Fans, Union Depots.
New lauds, cities and scene-hundred of miles through the gorgeous scenery of the Sierras Feather River Canon and the Royal Gorge of Colorado.
Convenient connections at Chicago with trains for New York Transatlantio Steamers) and other Eastern points.
When taking out Passage over the SAN FRANCISCO SCENIC-ROUTE ask for Ticket form No. 526,
FRED J. HALTON, AGENT.
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