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CANADIAN
PACIFIC
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
A NEW CONTROL.
'THE FUTURE OF CHINA
UNDERWRITERS.
In connexion with the meeting of China Underwriters, Limited,
QUICKEST TIME ACROSS THE PACIFIC which is to be held on November TO VICTORIA & VANCOUVER.
Va'nver Arrive
SAILINGS 1927.
STEAMERS
Hongkang. Shanghai Kobe - Yokohama
LUAVA
LEAYO Leave Lexte
EMPRESS OF RUSSIA Dot. 26 Oct. 29 EMPRESS OF ASIA Nov. 16. Nov, 19 EMPRESS OF CANADA Deo. 7
Nov. 1
Nov. 4
· Nov, 22
Nov. 25
Nov. 13 Dao. 4
Dec. 10
Deo. 13
Deo. 16
Dec. 25
EMPRESS OF RUSSIA Jan, 4
Jan. 7
Jan. 10
Jan. 13
Jan: 22
EMPRESS OF ASIA Jan. 25
Jan. 28
Jap. 31
Feb. 3
Feb, 12
EMPRESS OF CANADA
Feb. 15
Feb. 18.
Feb 21
Feb. 24
Mar. 4
EMPRESS OF RUSSIA
Mar. 7
War. 10
Mar. 13
Mar. 16
Mar, 25
EMPRESS OF ASIA
Mar, 28
Mar, 31
Apr. 3
Apr. 6
Apr. 15
(E/Asia andE/Rumia call at Nagasaki the day alter departure from Shanghai.}
SPECIAL FARES TO EUROPE
£120
£112
£83
All first and second class rooms on the "Empress of Canada," "Empress of Asia" and Empress of Russia" are fitted with hot and cold running water.
HONGKONG-MANILA SERVICE ·
Lente Arrivo
· Hongkong Manila
Oct. 12 Oct. 14. EMPRESS OF RUSSIA Nov. 1 Nov. 3 EMPRESS OF ASIA
Derve Arriv Manila Hongkong Oct. 22 Oct, 24 Nov. 12 Nov. 14
CANADIANTM Pacific express
TRAVELLERS OHEQUES PAYABLE THE WORLD OVER,
THE SAFEST AND MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO CARRY funds, Ľ
Presenger Department :.." Freight and Express a
Tel. C. 762
Tel. C. 42.
Cables: "GACANPAO." Cables NAUTILUS."
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE-OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAOAG STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.,
CANTON LINE.
Sailings from Hongkong Daily at 8 a.m. and Sundays
12 (Midnight only) Sailings from Canton-Daily at 8 a.m. and 4 pm. (Sundaya 14 p.m. only) Tho 4 p.m. Steamer from Canton (SUNDAY (EXCEPTED) on arrival in Hongkong berths at Wing Lok Street Wharf.
All Steamers will, as usual, leave for Canton from the Hongkong Wharf.
MACAO LINE.
FROM HONGKONG :
FROM MACAO 2 P.M..
. 8 A.M. (Weekdays only), '
(Wookdays only). WEEK-END, SAILINGS. HONGKONG TO MACAO | MACAO TO HONGKONG Saturday, 15th October (Macao Races-
9.00 a.m. "LUNG SHAN" | 8.00 a.m. "SUI TAI" 3.00 p.m. "SUI TAI"
4.00 p.m. "LUNG SHAN" Sunday, 16th October (Macao Races)
9.00 a.m. "TAISHAN".
5.00 p.m. "TAISHAN"
Above Sailings are subjected to Weather Conditions: and Intending Passengers are requested to communicate. with the Office, whenever any of the Typhoon Signals are hoisted.
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INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
Destination.
TO TSINGTAU via SWATÓW
@ SHANGHAI,
TO TIENTSIN (Direct)
TO OSAKA via AMOY,
SHANGHAL YOKOHAMA,
Steamer.
Sailings.
Hangsang Yatshing Fooshing Hopsang
Wed. 12th Oct at Sun, 16th Oct at Wed. 19th Oct at Sun. 23rd Oct at Cheongshing Thurs. 20th Oct at
7 a.m.
7 a.m.
7'a.m.
7 в.п.
Kumsang
Satur. 15th Oct at
5 p.m
7 a.m.
MOJI & KOBE
TO CANTON
TO STRAITS & CALCUTTA
Fooksang Kutsadg Namsang Fooshing. Laisang Hosang
TO SANDAKAN
{Suisang
Mausang
Sun, 18th Oct at. Sun. 23rd Oct at Thurs. 27th Oct at Thurs. 13th Oct at Wed. 12th Oct at Thurs, 20th Oct at Wed 12th Oct at Fri. 28th Oct at
7 a.m.
7 a.m
3 p.m.
MOJI & KORE
TO KOBE via AMOY 8, MOJI
TO OSAKA AMOY,
7 m. 7 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. noon,'
For freight or passage apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.
Telephone 215. Central
General Managers
THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd.
COPENHAGEN,
The M. S. "ASIA"
will be loading for ST. NAZAIRE, MARSEILLES, LE HAVER, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG, COPENHAGEN and other Scandinavian Ports on or about:
13th of October.
Further Sailings: Expected on or..
M.S.Afrika"
about.
27th October.
Will leave homewerd
bound on or about
M... Malaya"...30th November. 8.8 Kina.
.15th December. Subject to change without notice. For further particulars please apply to:-
JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD,
Agents.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12. 1927.
should have, under the Articles, the right to have always a techni- cal Insurance Expert as Manager' of the Company, directly acting under their instructions, respon- sible to them, and appointed by them on a short term agreement not exceeding five years.
.
Reducing Commissions..
POLICE. RESERVE.
ORDERS BY THE CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE.
Commendation.-Constable R. 67 Chow Ching Chiu la commended by the CS.P. for intelligent action on 21 for the purpose of considering It is provided that the General the 21st September in connexion with a case of suspected kidnapping, which proposed alterations in the Agents and the Manager act resulted in two girls being restored Memorandum and Articles, a state-jointly under the instructions of to their parents." ment has been issued on the the Board. This arrangement Motor Cyclist Section (Flying Squad). effects of the proposed changes. makes for offective control and Training-The following members This is signed by members of the also for continuity, which is very of the Flying Squal have been passed Consulting Committee and reads: desirable from the Company's out as efficient in Part 1, and will Briefly, the main objects of the point of view. It is proposed that commerce Part 2 of Training Course alterations are as follows:
the present Manager be re-on Tuesday, 18th October:
L. Sergta. R.001 Choa Hing Kl. R.310 P. O. Pouster.
(1) To vest the executive con-appointed by the Directors. trol of the Company in a Board of With regard to (2) this was. Constables R.304 A. B. Hamson, Directors, elected by the share-gone into very carefully by the R.300 R. Young, R.380 J. Kotwall, holders instead of in a Firm as Consulting Committee under the R.335 H. A. Wittenbach. General Managers.
(2) To reduce very considerably the scale of commissions payable to the Firm who at present act as General Managers and who will, after the passing of these articles, become General Agents acting under the Directors.
Central Police Station on Wednesday, October 12, at 5.15 p.m. sharp, Yor Squad Drill under Sergt. R. J. Hunt.
advice of the Company's Manager All other members of the Flying and Actuary with a view to Squad will parade in mufti, at the ensuring that the commissions should not embarass the Company or restrict its future operations.
The General Agents undertake, during the term of the agreement, to place their own business with (3) To place a limit of 10 years the Company and to introduce as on the period of the appointment much other business as possible,
The weekly instructional patrol of the Hongkong section will start from Central Police Station at 6.15. p.m. sharp on Thursday, 18th October,
General.
THE
BLUE FUNNE
LINE
REGULAR AND FAST PASSENGER SERVICES
FREIGHT AND
LONDON SERVICE *PHILOOTETES" 18th Oct. Marles, London,,R'dan & Hamburg
"AENEAS"
lat Nov. Maries, London, R'dam & Glasgow "CALCHAS" 15th Nov, Mar'les, Londen, R'dam & Hamburg "SARPEDON". 30th Nov. Mar'led, I-ondon, R'dam & Gliyow
Yla. Careblanca.
LIVERPOOL SERVICE the Polica
'LYCAUN'
of the Firm as General Agents so and the commissions payable: Police Training School-Classes that at the end of 10 years their thereon have been reduced con- for Instruction in Part 2 of training emoluments cease altogether and siderably as compared with the course will be held at they then participate in the profits old agreement and are a great Training School under Inspector H. J.
TITAN" Paterson on Thursday, 13th Detober of the Company in substitution for deal lower than the business and Tuesday, 18th October commenc-
would command in drawing commission on Income.
the opening
In the first place we may shy market. that the very considerable conces- The commissions on the General sions made by the firm of Shewan, Business of the Company (other Tomes & Co. by the alterations than that introduced by the Firmy before you are purely voluntary, as well as these on the Life as the Company's present agree. Business, have been very drastica! ment with the Firm is a bindingly reduced and in fact terminate one apart from the Articles of altogether at the end of 10 years. Association, and could not be
A Share in Profits. altered by the Shareholders with- out the consent of the Firm.
Unsuitable Control,
In view of the fact that the Firm took the responsibility for
evening at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Recruits, All recruits of both the Chinese and Indian Companies will parade in Mufti at the Central Police Station for Squad Drill and Rifle exercises under Sergeant R. J. Hunt on Thursday 13th Tuesday, 18th October. Fall in at 5.30 pm sharp.
(Sgd.) F. C. Mow Fung, A.S.P. (R).
Acting Adjutant. Hongkong, October 11, 1927.
October and
the flotation of the Company and considerable extra premium as It may be said that when the gave up all its Insurance business profit loading, thereby adding to Agreement and Articles were en-and connections to the Company the general security of the Corn- tered into it was not foreseen it is proposed that when these pany, and are naturally entitled to either by the General Managers or commissions cease they shall take get back their contribution by way. by the Shareholders that their a substantial interest in the profits of bonus if the Company is pros- the Company gets terme might operate onerously on of the Company, thereby sharing perous. Ás the Company and that the form of as they obviously should in its larger the number of participating policyholders gets greater and control was unsuited to a Life success. Assuance Company, but when In other words their interest these extra contributions form the this was realised in the early days becomes dependent on the success greater part of the Actuarial of the Crapany the General of the Company as a profit-earning surplus; the profit derived from Managers offered to modify their concern rather than on its income, these cash payments is not trad- rights so as not to hamper the If the Company does not make a ing profit in the true sense. The Company's progress, and an ex-profit they get nothing.
percentage of 90% of profits from pert opinion was taken in London The amount of this interest. 13. Life business is a usual percen. an the subject as long ago of course, not a matter which tage provided for and under affects the Policyholders' security Canadian Law this percentage is
May 1924.
As
It was thought inadvisable to or the Company's financial posi-a compulsory one. This safe- make any drastic change until tion and is a question of the dis-guard in participating policies is the Company had developed some-tribution of profits between the moreover an asset in the acquisi- what further but in the meantime shareholders, and the Firm. Intion of new business.
As the above modifications are the General Managers agreed to order in all the circumstances to: accept half the amount due to arrive at a fair baste the matter all in favour of the Company we them under their agreement and was referred to Mr. rieming, feel sure that you will give them in fact have received far less Chartered Accountant, of Messr your unanimous support and we than they would have drawn as Lowe, Bingham & Matthews, who feel that the attitude of the profits from their valuable In- suggested that it would be fair General Managers in giving up. surance Department, which was and reasonable, in view of their in-their legal rights will be appreciat, turned over to the 'Company and terest and in view of the very ed as evidence of their sincere which enabled the Company to be great concessions they have made, desire to strengther the founda- formed.
that the Firm shall be entitled to tions of the Company..
Strengthening Foundation.
With regard to (1) the new one sixth of the total profita, Articles provide for the election divisible among shareholders and of a Board of Directors and it is we are in agreement with this. proposed that the present Consult- ing Committee shall form the first Board with the usual pro- visoes, for retiring in rotation at General Meetings.
Among the other alterations is the introduction of clause 117 (b) which is a usual clause in the The Consulting Committee feel Articles of Association of a Life that in shouldering the greater Assurance Company. The parti-j responsibility as Directors they cipating policyholders contribute a
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POLAR CAKE
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BANK LINE LTD.
ACENTS FOR
JELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.
#AILINGH JURJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
UNITED KINGDOM &CONTINENT
Havre, London & Glasgow
8.8. ("CITY OF PERTH"
AUSTRALIA
ELLERMAN LINE 4th November,
AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE Bailings from BINGAPORE on 7th of every month by "CITY OF PALERMO" or "CITY OF SPARTA”
to Java, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney and vien vaRSA.
Through Freight and Passenger bookings from Hongkong in conjunction with "Ellerman" Lice or
other orvicos.
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE...
5.8. "CITY OF EASTBOURNE" 5.S. "CITY OF WELLINGTON"
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE
vis Suez Canal.
via Suez Canal:
ALSO AGENTS FOR
ANDREW WEIR &
ZEN BERVICES TO
CO.
BOSTÓN, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA & HAVANA
M.V. "FORRESBANK"
via Buez Canal.
MAURITIUS & SOUTH AFRICA
From Hongkong
•
404
6th November. 20th November,
AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE 27th November. ORIENTAL AFRICAN LINE
* ..
10th November.
5. "TINHOW” ·
Landing for Mauritius, Delagos Bay, Durban, East London, Algos Bay (Fort Elizabeth), Monel Bay d
Capetown.
Through Bills of Lading issued to Beira, Quillmaine, Ibo, Fort Amelia, Mozambique, Chinde, Inhambane,
Zanzibar, Mombossa, Ellindiai, Port Nolloth, Luderits Bay, Walvis Bay and Madagascar,
to
For freight or passage on any of the above lines apply:-
Telephone Central '4791.
THE BANK LINE, LTD.
"PELEUS" "OYOLOPS"
20th Uct.. 20th Nov. 20th Deo. 20th Jan.
Jenou, Havre, Liverpool & Glasgow Genas Havre, Liverpool & Glasgow Qorom, Buvre, Liverpool & Glasgow Genoa. Havre, Liverpool & Glasgow
PACIFIC SERVICE
Tia KOBE & YOKOHAMA, "TYNDAREUS" 15th Oct. “PROTESILAUS" 3rd Nov.
NEW YORK SERVICE
"PREMIUS" "MACHAON"
4th Dec.
18th Dec.
1st Nov.
H
Victoria, Vancouver & Seatile Victoria, Vancouver & Beattle
New York, Boston & Baltimore New York, Boston & Baltimor
PASSENGER SERVICE MARNEAUT
Singapore, Marseilles & London Bingapore, Marseilles & London Bingapore, Marseilles & London
Singapore, Marseiles & London
ARPEDON" "PATROOLDS"
"ANTENOR"
30th Nov.
28th Dea.
25th Jan.
Also cargo steamers with limited passenger accommodation at specially redneed fares.
For freight, passage rates, and information apply to:—
Butterfield & Swire,
Agents.
Sun Yourself on
-Glassed in Decks
The great wide glass enclosed promenade decks of the Presí- dent Liners-with their dozens of comfortable, inviting"- steamer chairs. You will enjoy spending much of your time here.
...
The magnificent President Liners are broad of beam and exceptionally steady, All are oil burners, swift express liners,
The public roots are luxuriously appointed and inviting,
All staterooms are outside, splendidly furnished and equipped with beds-not berths. Each room has hot and cold running water, also fans, wardrobe, thermos bottles and reading lamps. Private bath and showers in connection with many rooms perfect the travel comfort of these giant passenger lines.
The Cuisine is world famous. The deliciously prepared menus will delight you. And how the orchestra adds zest to your dining.
The decks are spacious. The Glass-enclosed Promenade always popular, Deck. sports, open air swimming pool, movies, evening dances, everything has been done to make your trip a happy one. Unexcelled anywhere—is the courteous and efficient service accorded you by the trained personnel aboard the President Liners.
The great frequency of sailings and the liberal stopover privileges of the Dollar Steamship and American Mail Lines have made chiese giant passenger liners Out- xandingly popular among travelers.
WEEKLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE
To SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES
The Sunshine Belt via Honolulu Fortnightly wailings are Tuesdays Pres. Taft...
Tues., Oct. 25th Prea. Jefferson.... Tues, Nov. 8th Pres. Grant ...Tues., Nov. 22nd Pres. Madison Tues., Dec. 6th
TO SEATTLE and VICTORIA The Short, Straight Routs to America Fortnightly salings on Wednesdays
Pres. Jackson Wed., 10th, Oct. 1a.m.. Pres. MeKinley Wed., Nov. 2n |. Pres. Lineola Wed., Nov. 16th Pres. Oleveland Wed., Nov. 30th
Special Through Rates to Europe, via United States, £120, £112. Direct connections with all Atlantic fines: Choice of railway lines across United States and Canada, with liberal stop-over
、privileges for sight-seeing.
To EUROPE and NEW YORK
ROUND THE WORLD
Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdays via Mantia, Stralia, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa, Marseillai, Buston and New York, Pres. v. Buren Tues. Oct. 26, Ya.m Pres. Hayes Tues., Nov. 8, 6 a. Pres. Polk ... Tues., Nov. 22, 8am
Pres. Adams Tues., Dec. 6, 8, Pres. Garfield Tues., Dec. 20, Ba.m. Fres, Harrison Tues., Jan. 3, 6a.m. To MANILA, Pres. Taft
Oct. 17th, 6 p.m. Pres. van Buren... Oct. 24th, 8 m/ Pres. McKinley
...Oct. 25th, 6p.
Pres. Jefferson -Pres. Hayes Pres. Lincoln
***
Oct. 31st, 6 p.m. Nov. 6th, 6 am.
Nov. 8th, 6 p.m..
For Bookings, Passangst and Freight Information Apply sa Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor
Telephone Centrál 2477, 2478 and 795-
Cable Address "Dollar”
Dollar Steamship Line
and
American Mail Line