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CHINA NAVIGATION
WERNATWEI, CEO & BHANGHAI & TRINGTAO SWATOW & SINGAPORE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
...
AMOT, BWATOW & SINGAPORE BWATOW & BANGKOK SWATOW, BRANGHAL, NEW
& DAINT
“KUEICHOW... On 33rd Mar, SUNNING On 24th Mar, *KWANGTUNG "On 24th Mar "ANKING ... On 25th Mar
Ou tà Mare "KALGAN"
"KANCHOW" On 25th May., ANCY, SHANORAL & TAINGTAO "SODUROW"... On 26th Mar SANG HAL Swarow
TAMING* On 28th Mar TEAN ... On 29th Mar, On 30th Mar, BONOW, PAXBor& BAITHONG "LINAN ***
SHANGHAI TSINGTAO ..."SHANTUNG" On 31st Mar, AMOY, SWATOW & SINGAPORE "ANTUNG “ *.. On 1st Apr SWATOW, SHANGHAI, New.
CHWANG & BALNY
SATON & BANGKOK
"YINGCHOW"LOË
1st Apr ....KWANGCHOW" On 1st Apr. AMOT
MOT, SHANGHAI &TRINGTAO"SUIYANG" ... On 2nd Apr.,
WEINAIWET, Overoo &
THENIN
SHANGHAI
*HUICHOW" "KUPEH
Noon
Noon
Necr
é p.m
Moon
行
NOOD. Моод 8.12.
4 px Bam
Noon
..... On 4th - Apr. AMOT,SWAZÓW & Smearons" KWEIYANG"... On 8th Apr, SWATOW & BaxGKOK *KIANGSU“ ..... On 18th: Apr,
SALOON FASSAGE RATES, HONG KONG TO" BHANGHAI and
vios mirid, Have Now Been Badused To
860 SINGLE A 890 BETURN.
For Freight or, Panage apply to— BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Talaprons Cutteral. 15,
Agents.
CARGO AND BASGAON CÂN 33 IXOTEND AT THE OFFICE OF NUTTERFINGO & SWEKE
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AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE,
LIMITED.
"CHANGTE" & "TAIPING "
THEIR NEW VESIKIA MAINTAIN a Resulan SEXVICE FROM HONGKONG TO AUSTRALIAN PORTS
VIA MANILA AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Through Bill of Lading inred to all Australisa, New Zealand and Taimenisa /Porte DECKLERS & MOST UP-TO-DATE FIRST & SECOND CLANS PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION. HONGKONG to SYDNEY-19 DAYS.
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6th April
11th May
- 8th June
18th July
13th April
18th May
15th June
17th July
Agent
For Freight and Passage Apply to—BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, TELEFONS: ÜBSTRAL 36,
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BOSTON, NEW YORK AND
BALTIMORE
Jonst. ÄLVICH, OF "TAX
"BLUE FUNNEL LINE"
AND
(OCEAN B.B. CO, LTD, AND CHINA MUTUAL BE. CO., LTD) AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE
(ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL 8.9. 00. LTD.) ``
Sailings from Hongkong.
8.8. "CITY OF DUNKIRK"
"OITY OF EASTBOURNE".
Via Buca Cana! Via Suez Canal Via Suez Canal
... "UITY OF NEWCASTLE"
Steamers proceed via Bugs Canal or Panama Canal at
Subject to Change without Notion
10th April 18th May 15th Jane Owners' option.
For Freight and Partienlaes, apply to- BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE THE BANK LINE, LTD., HONG KONG HONG KONG & UANTON. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., La., CANTON.
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PRINCE LINE
IMPROVED SERVICE
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FAST MOTOR VESSELS
TO
BOSTON
AND
NEW YORK
..
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd, 1928.
Shipping News Arrivals and Departures,
ARRIVALS.
March 21st.
BRITISH SHIPPING
* REVIVAL.
BUT SMALLER PROFIT ON LINERS.
Ho Sany, British str., 3,293 tons, Chpt W. Field Hook, from Yokohama and Amoy, with a general cargo, Iring at Kow- loon Wharf Jardine, Mathe-Shipping freights are only 16 per Bon & Co.
cent. above the pre-war level, while railway rates are between 30 per tent and 57 per cent, higher, say the report of the Chamber of Ship- ping of the United Kingdom.
March find. Atlantic, Swedish" str., 9,000 tons, Capt. K. H. Ruthberg, from Canton, lying at buoy No.-B30. -Dodwell & Co.
etc.
EDUCATION TESTS IN THE ROYAL NAVY.
SOME EXAMINATION "POSERS."
INDO-CHINA
STEAM - NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
SAILINGS „SUBJECT TO ALTERATIONS.
STEAMANIP
To
DAZI
TSINGTAU L ́SWATOW!
A SHANGHAI -
"EWONGSANG" San, 25 Mar. at 7am.
-HOPSANG" *WAISHING"
HANGSANG"
Tue, 27th Mar, at 7am.
San 1 Apr, at 7am. Wed, 4th Apr.,, it 7 am.
Some of the problems set in the | TOKOHAMA via MOJI higher education testa in the Royal
& KOBE Navy are by as means easy. They OSAKA via AMOY, S'HAL.
MOJT & KOBE includo such questions as these:-
Does a man weigh more after a meal or less!
Will áron, font at a great depth
Why does the sun rise in the East
Chenan, British str., 1,353 tons, Capt. J. D. Fraser, from Can- ton, lying at Taikoo Dock.-B. & 8. Rai Ching, British str., 1.267 tons, Cant O. H. Farrar, from Foo chow, Amoy and Swatow, with a general cargo, lying at Dou- glas Wharf.-Douglas S.S. Co. Hat Ning, British str., 832 tona,
Capt. W. G. Erwin, from Sia gapore, which port she left on March 18th, with general cargo, lying at Yaumati-Dou- Except for a reduction in the glas, Lapraik & Co. »
price of bunker coal, running costs His Song British str., 1,685 tons,
have remained generally far in ex- Capt. T. Grant, from Sandakan, ceas of pre-war. The cost of hand- with a general cargo, lying atling' bulk cargo is about 30 per Yaumati-Jardine, Matheson & sent higher and general cargoes
about 100 per cent. more.
An analysis of the dividends of 73 tramp companies owning 488 vesin water! sels of 2,133,283 tons gross shows that the average dividend paid in | 1997 was 5.18 per cent, compared with 281-in. 1098. The average for 31, liner companies owning 1,077 vessels of 4,298,000 tons was 3.18 per cent., compared with 3.42 per cent. in 1926.
Co
The pontinued shipping depres- sien is attributed chiefly to trade utilisation of productive capacity barriers which impede the full and the free flow of labour, capital, and goods, but despite these diff cultics the report suggests that the movements of shipping during last
CANTON
STRAITS & CALCUTTA,
RANDAKAN
In the recent examinations 1,048. candidates sat and took 1,914 | TENTAIN papera. Twenty-seven first-class certificates, 11 second-class, 131 educational certificates for warrant rank, and eight for the rank lieutenant have been issued.
One subject in which there was very small percentage of failures was military topography, the paper being taken by candidates from the Royal Marines. There were three
sat for the first, but only 37 took papers on navigation; 318 sailors the second and 33 the third.
Huzwa Maru, Japanese str., 2,330 tons, Capt. II. Oyama, from Swatow, with a general cargo, lying at buoy No. C19.-O.S.K. Hi Foo Sing, Chinese str., 997 tons, Capt. R. Siman, from Saigon, which port she left on March 18th, with rice and gen-year show that trade is reviving.confused with Epstein, and the eral cargo, lying at buoy No. C17.-Yuen Sing Fat
Kurichow, British str. 1,920 tons, Chpt. R. Ashby, from Canton, with a general cargo, lying at buoy No. C34.-B. & S.
Acai Sang, British str., 1,423 toris,
MAROONED IN A LIGHT- HOUSE.
LONDON, Feb. 15th. keepers of the Longships Light- The fourteen weeks' rigil of the house, off Land's End, who have been marooned by Atlantic gales for six weeks beyond their usual period of duty, ended yesterday, when their relief was effected...
Capt. C. Alexandre, from Can- WIVES NIGHTLY SIGNALS. ton, lying at buoy No. C- ... Jardine, Matheson & Co." Lushan Maru, Japancae str., 1,517 tone, Capt. T. Yasukawa, from Canton, with a general cargo, lying at buoy No. C37.-N.Y.K. Time Mara, Japanese str., 1,305 tons, Capt. Nakamura, from Keelung, which port she left on March 19th, with a cargo of coal, lying at buoy No. B-M.B.K. Tonkin, French str., D07 tons, Capt. F. L. Morvan, from Haiphong, which port the left on March
18th, with general cargo, lying at buoy No. C4a.-M.M.
CLEARANCES,
March 22nd.
Aizawa Mara No. 24, for Macno." Atlantic, for Chinwangtao. Benaron, for Shanghai. Daviken, for Singapore, Hydrangea, for Swatow Lushan Maru, for Swatow. Prominent, for Saigon. Roko Märu, for Canton." Taitaku Maru, for Takao. Tak Hing, for Macao. Times Maru, for Whampoa.
SHIPPING MOVEMENTS.
Two men, Nicholls and Davies, were landed at Seaned after the relief boat had been four hours battling with the heavy seas.
*** KUMSANG"
"SUISANG"
"WAISHING"
"BOSANG"
"HINSANOT
'KWAISANG" "YUSANG”.
For Freight or Passage, apply to-
- Wed, 4th Apr, at 7am
Fri, 18th Apr, at 7am.
Tues., 27th Mar., 'At ̧7 a.m.
Fri 23rd Max, at 3 p
Fri, 30th Mar, at 3 pm.
Fri., 23rd Mar, at « pm. Fri, 30th Mar. at 4 jam.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.
GENERAL MANAGERS.
TeraFecha: Central No. 215.
GLEN
LINE.
FARË HONG KONG TO LONDON £82.
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The examiners in their report To LONDON, BOTTERDAM & HAMBURO via STRAITS & COLOMBO,
note that Einstein was frequently
syco
dovations of the words " phant," "miniature," and "dunce” “ were "not known." The use and action of headphones and gramo phones were well described, but cscalators and telescopes worried the candidates, and not one good description of the telescope was given.
showed a higher standard than be The general knowledge paper fore, and the examiners state:
There is no doubt that the writ ing of English has improved. Nearly all the candidates wrote flexible and idiomatic Englih zen- traces. The handwriting and spell- ing show an improvement." Two sailors thought a man weighed less Contrary to the custom at other after a meal "The experiment lighthouses which are relieved by was tried in my presence, and the Trinity House, the relief of the weight after a meal was lets," was Longships Lighthouse is under one answer; and another candidate taken by fishermen at Sennen Core. wrote, "Medical science, says the For six weeks they have been stand-weight after a meal is less." ing by daily ready to take out the relief men and fresh provisions. subject, and most candidates did.
The expedition yesterday was fall of danger. Great ens dashed against the rocks on which the lighthouse. is built and at times swept over the platform at the foot of the column on which is a crane for raising men and provisions. A rope was thrown to the boat and made fast. The men and food were then pulled up the rope by pulley through the waves..
No Wireless.
A wireless receiving set is in alled on the lighthouse, but the battery was taken ashore at the time of the previous relief, and the
The only communication they had with the outer world was by means wives became adept at signalling. of semaphore Bags. The men's
The ss. Taklina (B.I, and Apear Line) will leave Amoy for Hongen were deprived of its comfort. Kong this (Friday) afternoon, and ja duo here on Saturday afternoon, The P. & D. & Mirzapore left Shanghai for Hong Kong on Wed nesday at 2 p.m., with the mails, and is due here on Sunday at about
M.V. "ASIATIO PRINCE"
M.V." JAVANESE PRINCES
13th April
8th May
8 0.
For Freight and Fall Particulars, apply to--
FURNESS (FAR EAST), LIMITED.
Telephont: Central 3165,
Telegrams: Faraprince.
(Incorporated in Great Britain)
King & Building.-
(19
Motor Vessel "GLENLUCE" Kotor Vessel "GLENGARRY Hator Vessel "GLENTÄRA”
(via Oran) 12th April
(via Oran)
Mid May
Avin Oran)
16th May
13th June
Steamship “CARNARVONSHIRE" (vis Oro).
TO SHANGHAI, KORE, YOKOHAMA &
Motor Vessel "GLENTARA” Motor Vessel GLENSHIEL Steamship ." CARNARVONSHIRE” Motor Vessel "GLENBEG“ Steamship "PEMBROKESHIRE”
93
"VLADIVOSTOOK.
15th April
8th April
28th April
11th May
ich May
For Freight, Fangs and further Particniara, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & 00, LTD. AGENTS: THE GLEN LINE, LTD.
NDL
English history was a popular NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
well. A question on why we de- feated the Armada prompted the answer that the Spanish shot went over our heads and that we got into a elinch for infighting.
Some of the other questions.set
were:
BREMEN
FAR EASTERN PASSENGER & FREIGHT SERVICE.
FARE FROM HONG KONG TO GENOA : Cabin clais
£73. Interemdiate class... £48.
***
Write an essay on The Com- mercial Possibilities of Aviation ";
Methods of Relieving Trafic Con THROUGH BOOKINGS TO LONDON: FÁKE FROM HONG KONG TO LONDON: gestion,"
Cabin class
Give facts about the South
African flag question; the Trish NEXT HOMEWARD SAILINGS: Free State elections; reform of the House of Lords; the Trade Unions Bill.
Write notes on quorum, under- writer, ichthyology, King Foad, Borotra, Nungeaser.
Describe the character of the Boor of the sea; and find the times At week-ends a friend of the of high and low water at: Pem marooned men signalled the foot-broke Dockyard on December 6th. ball results.
1927,
THE HONG KONG & WHAMPOADOCK
COMPANY,
LIMITED.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: “ MANIFESTO," HONG KONG. CODES USED: A1, A.B.C. Fifth Edition; Engineering: First and Second Editions;
Western Union and Walkin's, Benson's, Martani, e
Dock Owners, Ship Bullders, Marine and Land Engineers, Boiler Makers, Iron and Brass Founders, Forge Masters, Electricians.
Pasa
M.V. "FULDA”
8.8. "Gjessen. **-
8.8. "TRIER
9.9. “Neckar"
£80;
departure 7th April
departure 16th April
departure 5th May
departure 10th May
Passenger steamers sailing via Manila and Ports to Genca,
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Bremens
Freight steamers sailing via Singapore and Forts to Marseilles, Rotterdain, Hamburg and Bremen,
NEXT OUTWARD SAILINGS:
Freight B.8. "Ansgir" Pass
88. "TRÚR
8.8. "Alster'
dus here 28th March
due bere 9th April due here 26th April
H.8. TATO
dee hare 12th May
Passenger steamers sailing via Shanghai to North Chine Forts, Freight steamers sailing via Shanghai to Japan and
North China Forts.degna
MELCHERS & CO.,
AGENTS," HONG KONG.
5. Chater Road.”
Queen's Building
Telephone C. 4557.
MM
MESSAGERIES
M
MARITIMES
MAIL AND CARGO STEAMERS TO AND FROM
MARSEILLES, CUNKIRK, U.K. HAMBURG & ROTTERDAM.
From Marseilles
27th Max. ANDRE LEBON CHENONCEAUX.... 10th Apr.
ATHOS II D'ABTAGNAN
For Shanghai and Japan
ANDBE LEBON
27th Mar,
CHENONCEAUX
10th Apr.
ATHOS 11
·24th' Apr... 8th May
24th Apr.
D'ARTAGNAN
8th May
For Marseilles
PORTHOS
127th Mar
PAUL LEGAT
From Dunkirk. Antwerp,
· London.
CAFT. FAURE (Cargo) 21st Apr.
For Shanghai, Japan and
North China
CAFT. FAURE (Cargo) 21st Apr. For full Particolare, apply to:-
Cephones: 0. 181 and 740,
10th Apr. ANDRE LEBON 24 Apr OHENONCEAUX 8th May ATHOS
***2nd May For Rotterdam, Hamburg,
Dunkirk
YALOU (Cargo) 1st week Ayr,
Cle, des MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
8. Quzise BUILDING.
TWIN BOREW MOTOR VESSEL
PALAWAN."
Built and Motors installed by THE Hong Koné & Whampoa Dock Co., LTD. to the order of Mr. M. J. Ossonio, Manila, for service in the Philippines.
Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager,
́ ́K DIER, B.Sc., MINA, KowiCON DOCK, HONG KONG.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.,
LIMITED.
HONG KONG & SOUTH CHINA COAST PORT SERVIOR.
REGULARS SERVICE of Fact, High Class Court Steamers. Saillings
subject to “alleration without notice.
FOR
SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW
AND RETURN (Decupying 9 to 9 Days)
HAICHING
+ HAINING.
HATHONG
† For Swatow only.
Friday, Sunday,
the 23rd - March,
the 25th March, the 27th March,st
· Arrivals and Departures from the Company's Wharf (near Blake Fei Bound Trip Tickets will be iarded from Hong Kong to Fooshow (Pagoda Anaborage) or vice versa and Return by 238 same, Biesmer at the Beduced Bate of $80.00 including Meals while the Steamer is in Fort'
For Fright and Phanage apply tow
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK- Gepara) MayEZ.10.
00