President Liner
SAILINGS
WEEKLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.
To San Francisco &
Los Angeles
Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdays Pres. Taft
Tues., Mar. 25 Pres. Jefferson Tues., Apr. 8 Pros, Lincoln....Tues., Apr. 22
To Seattle & Victoria
Foftaightly sellingu on Tuesdayı Pr. Jackson Turs., Mar. 18, 1a.m. Pres. McKinley .. Tues., Apr. 1 Pres. Grant.....Tues., Apr. 15
£120, £112 Special through rates to Europe vis
United States. Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of rail lines across United Statṭa and Canada, liberal son over privileges for sight-seeing.
Europe and New York Direct
ROUND THE WORLD.
fortnightly salinga on Bunday via Manila, Birkšta, Colombo, dues Cabal, Alexandra, Naples, Genos, Karselliés, Bew York and Boston, Pres. Wilson Suu, liar, 23, 6 a.m, Pres.Polk ..Sun., May 4, 8 a, 21. Pres. V. Buron Sun., Apr. 6, 8 a.m. Fras, Adams...Buri., May 18, 6 a.m. Pres, Garfield Sun., Apr, 20, 8 a.m. Pres. Harrison Sun,,Ju», 1, 8.,m.
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To
Manila
Pres. Tait
...Mar. 15, 6 p.m. Pres. Jefferson...Mar. 29, 6 p.ú. Pres. Wilson.Mar. 23, 8am. Pres. Van Buren... Apr. 6-8 a.m. Fros. McKinley ...Mar. 25, 6 p.m. Pres. Grant... Apr. 8, 6 p.m.
American Mail Line
and
Dollar Steamship Line
CANTON BRANCH-No. 4 Shakee Street.
INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
BAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
TO OSAKA via AMOY, MOJI
@ KOBE'
·TO OSAKA via AMOY,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
Destination.
Steamera.
Sailings.
10 TSINGTAO via SWATOW
8 SHANGHAI
Hangsang
Yatshing Kwongrang Chaksang Hosang
Namsang Kutsang Kumsang
Sun 16th Mar at 7 a.m. Wed 19th Mar at
7.1. Sun. 23rd Mar at 7 a.m. Wod. 26th Mar at Tam. Wed 26th Mar at Tues. 8th Apr at Fri 18th Apr at Wed, 2nd Apr at
SHANGHAI, MOJI Z KOBE
TO SINGAPORE PENANG
8 CALCUTTA
Saisang Yuensang
Mausang Hiasang
Fri. 14th Mar at Thurs. 27th Mar at Mon. 24th Mar al Satur. 29th Mar at
TO SANDAKAN
TO TSINGTAU via SWATOW
# POOCHOW
Cheong-hing Chipshing
7 a.m. 7 B 1, ? a m.
7 a.m.
3 p.m. 3 p.m.
3 pm.
noon.
Fri. 21st Mar at
7 a.m. Tues. 8th Apr at
7 a.m.
For freight or passage apply to:-
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. Telephone 215. Central
General Managers
KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART
MAATSCHAPPIJ.
Royal Packet Navigation Co. of Batavia.
M. V.
'VAN HEUTSZ "
will be despatched on 13th March at noon. For SINGAPORE, PENANG & BELWAN DELI DIRECT. Offers excellent saloon accommodation all lower burths, English Cuisine, doctor carried, wireless telegraph.
1st. CLASS FARE to SINGAPORE $125.00. In connection with the Royal Packet Nav. Co's (K.P.M.) services to all destinations in the Netherlands East Indies and Australia.
Agenta: JAVA CHINA JAPAN LINE. Telephone Central No. 1574 York Building: Chater Road.
NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS
Regular Passenger and Cargo Service to South African Ports.
Through Bills of Lading issued from Hongkong
For Freight or Passage apply to
DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents.
Telephone Central 1030.
RATEPAYERS MEET AT ceived nothing in writing.
SHAMEEN.
(Continued from Page 2.) Chairman.Before I put the re- solutions to the Meeting has any body any questions to ask?
If
nobody has any questions to ask declare the meeting closed, but first of all I would like to propose a hearty vote of thanks to the out- going Council and hope some Ratc- payer will second that.
Mr. Kitching. have pleasure in seconding.
It is proposed by Mr. Batchelor, Chairman of the Council, and much, Beconded by Mr. Walker that Re- solutions Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
(Carried unanimously).
Mr. Batchelor-Thank you very
The Budget. The Budget estimates for 1930 which are similar in every respect show a total estimated revenue
to those of last year be adopted. of $91,035 of which the House Tax Will those in favour? Those and Land Tax are each expected against? These Resolutions are to produce $29,198.50; while carried. ***
water sales are estimated at Are there any other matters $13,500. Among the larger items) relating to the Municipality that of estimated expenditure any Ratepayer would like to bring $26,286 for the Police Department forward? I understand that the and $15,754. for. Waterworks run- Secretary of the Council has re-ping expenses.
arc
UNION CHURCH.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.
The annual meeting of the seat- holders of the Union Church is to be held this evening for the consi- | deration of the annual report and financial statement for the year
1929.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1930.
A FAIRY TALE.
CHINESE "JOSS-WOMAN”
SENTENCED.
CONSIGNEES'. NOTICES.
"ELLERMAN” LINE.
From DUNKIRK, ANTWERP, BREMEN, HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM, and MARSEILLES.
The Steamship,
With the close of the trial, at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon, of three Chinese women
CITY OF PEKIN" charged in connexion with a big having arrived consignees of Cargo swindle practised on a credulous by her are informed that all goods woman, there was revealed a most are
be landed at extraordinary affair which has to into the Hazardous and/or Extra do with Chinese mythology and hazardous Godowns of Holt's Wanet, superstition.
whence delivery may be obtained.
At the conclusion of the case, re- cords were produced which showed that the aret accused, practising her role of "joss-woman" on a pre- vious occasion, had similarly met with disaster and had already served a term of three months on being arrested.
The report of the Committee of Management, inter alia, states:
In presenting its Report to the Seatholders for the year 1929, the Committee record with thankful ness a period of progress in the work of the Church, with the Sun- day services and congregations well maintained and many other activi- ties in full vigour. This highly Batisfactory state of affairs is largely due to the untiring energy. and enthusiasm of the Minister, nine months from Mr. Lindsell. the Rev. F. C. Young, who took up
One of the other women, an amah the work of the pastorate at the of the joss-woman, received a se beginning of the winter 1928/1929, tence of six weeks on a charge of Congregations have responded conspiring in the swindle, while loyally to the ministry presented the third woman was discharged. by Mr. Young from the pulpit, and She is a distant relative of the his thoughtful and helpful preach victim. ing has been much appreciated by a wide circle of listeners."
The two Sunday Schools-at Kennedy Road and Taikoo-have been well maintained. Thanks, are tendered to those who have assisted by taking classes and the Commit- tec appeal to any who are able to help in this most important work
to do so.
In the summer the Minister in- augurated a Young People's Society which brought together upwards of forty young people connected with the Church. Bathing picnics and other social events kept the organisation together during the hot weather and later a Study Circle proved successful.
She now received a sentence of
Mr. H. L. Dennys, Jnr., appeared for the complainant, while Mr. C. E. L. Grist watched the pro ceedings in the, interests of Mrs. Kwok Sze-koo.
It was indicated by Mr. Dennys that civil proceedings may arise over the matter of the promissory note mentioned in the case,
made available for the purpose of meeting expenses in connexion with pastoral changes and fur- loughs of Ministers, of both the Hongkong and Kowloon Churches, in so far as the state of such income will permit.
New Church in Kowloon.
June, 1929. Various modifications
their risk
No Claims, will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after 15th March, 1930 will be subject to
rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned
on or before 22nd March, 1930 or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Goddwas, where they will be examined on any hours of 10.45 a.m, and noon, within Tuesdays or Fridays, between the the Free Storage period of one week.
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No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned
THE BANK LTD.
Agents. Hongkong, 10th March, 1930.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. The Motor Vessel
"AFRIKA"
having arrived, consignees of cargo are hereby informed that all goods are being landed and placed at their riak into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Gode vns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., where delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns and ati goods remaining undelivered after March, 1930, 4 p.m. will be sub. 17th jest to rent.
All broked, chafed and Jamaged goods are to be left in the Godown. where they will be examined by Messrs. Anderson and Ashe on the 10th March, 1830 at 10 am.
be presented to the Undersigned be
All claims against the vessel must fore the 20th March, 1930 or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersign- JOHN MANNERS & CO. LTD.,
Agents. Hongkong, 10th March, 1930.
ed by
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
on points of detail were considered | From LEITH, ANTWERP, LONDON, by the Joint Committee on subse- STRAITS, and MANILA. quent dates, and in December Messrs. Sang Lee & Co.'s tender of The Chartered Steamship, $73,000 was accepted,, Of this
total, the Church will cost, approxi-
"BENREOCH" Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- mately $40,000 and the Manse formed that all Goods are being land- $30,000. The building of Church fed at their risk into the hazardous and Manse is proceeding simultane and/or extra hazardous Godowes of ously, and the present temporary The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf Church will be retained for school and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or premises.
from the wharves delivery may be cbtained,
EXPRESS
PARINA
BARBER WILHELMSEN
LINE.
TRANS-PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC COAST SERVICE via PANAMA,
·NEXT SAILING
M. V. “TAI SHAN"
on MARCH 20th
for
-11
SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, * SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES. NEW YORK & BOSTON.
42 Days To New York-
For Passenger and Freight information please apply
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Buildings.
Agents.
Telephone C. 1080.
P. & 0. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
(COMPANIES Incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Oargo on through Bill of Lading for Straits, Java and Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & 8 Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand Queensland Forta, Red Sea, Egpyt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantine Ports.
Europe Etc. PENINSULAR 8 ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMIRS (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M, GOVERNMENT.)
Tons
From Hong-
kong (about)
Destination
| 9,144 | 15 Mar. noon. | M'les, L'don, Hull, R'dm
& A'worr
S.. 8.
KALYAN
ALIPORE RAWALPINDI
5.273 19th Mar. | Straits, Colombo & B'day' 16,619 29th Mar. Bombay, Miles & London MALWA
| 10,380 | 12th Apr.) Bombay, Miles & London Cargo only. Constantinople Fyraus, Smyras and other Levant Porta by Steamers Frequent connections from Port said for Passengers & Cargo
the Khedivial Mall S.S. Co.
During the last months of the year the services have been broad- The Government having made cast every third Sunday, and many a permanent grant of the site in messages of appreciation have been Jordan Road, part of which has received from those who have lis-been used since 1924 for the tem- tened in especially from patients porary premises of Union Church, in hospitals.
Kowloon, several meetings were held during the year of a joint Abolition of Seat Rents,
Committee of the two, Churches During the past year careful | entrusted with the charge of the consideration was given to pro- building scheme. Plans were pre- posals for substituting free will pured by Messrs. Leigh and Orange offerings for fixed seat rents of Biscussed in detail on several oc- $16 per annum. A meeting ofcasions and approved at a meeting Heatholders held on the 24th No- of the Kowloon Church on the 12th vember, 1929, approved the scheme, following which a circular was issued, enclosing a budget of es- timated income and expenditure in 1930 and appealing for support.
Under this scheme, a donation, whatever the amount, entitles the donor to a seat or seats during the year in which the donation is made, donors thus obtaining a vote in the management of
Church's affairs.
While the result of the appeal is very satisfactory to date, a fur-.
Church Finance.
No claims will be admitted after. ther $1,000 is required to balance
the Goods have left the Godowns, and the estimated budget and the Com- mittee trust this will be forthcom- Sunday Services
The larger attendances
remaining undelivered at the all Good are reflected after the 18th March, will be subject TILAWA ing. There are still some seat in the increased amount of the to rent.
TALAMBA holders who have not yet replied to Weekly Offerings-$4,249.47,
All claims against the steamer TAKADA a8 must be presented to the Undersigned TALMA the appeal and they are asked to do compared with $2,643.22 the pre- on or before the 1st April, 1930, or No as soon as possible. If there are vious year. This amount includes they will not be recognized, any interested in Union Church a special Easter Thankoffering, who have not received a circular, which realized $792.04. Upkeep of this may be obtained on application premises only cost $994.38, as com- to any of the sidesmen. Newcomers pared with $4,032.33 last year, and into whose hands this report may this factor was mainly responsible come are also invited to contribute for the General Working Account. and thus associate themselves de-for the year showing a balance ofed finitely with the financial support $2,802.10 on the right side. Out of the Church.
of this sum 31,907.91.has been re- funded to the Three Quarter Cen- tury Fund, leaving the Account still indebted to this Fund to the extent of $1,000.
the
Three Quarter Century Fund. Arising out of discussions at the last annual meeting of the Church, a meeting of seatholders held on the 19th May approved a proposal
Goods are to be left in the Godowns, All broken, chafed, and damaged where they will be examined on the 17th March, at 10 a.m. by Messrs. Goddard and Donglas.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading vill be countersign-
by,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents Hongkong, 11th March, 1930, General
scriptions and collections will be There will inevitably be heavy maintained on a scale sufficient to calls curing 1930 upon the Three enable this outstanding debt to be Three Quarter Century Fund and it is paid off before the end of the cur- Quarter Century Fund shall be hoped that the income from sub-rent year.
that the income of the
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "MANIFESTO", HONGKONG. Coden Used A1, A.B.C. Fifth Edition, Enginnering First and Second Editions.
Western Union and Watkins, Benson's Marconi. Dock Owners, Ship Builders, Marine & Land Engineers, Boiler Makers,
Iron, Steel and Brass Founders, Forge Masters, Electricians.
S.S. “TAIPING".
Passenger and Cargo Vessel Built and Engined at the Kowloon Dock by The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., to the order of the Australian Oriental Line, Ltd. For Australa-
Hongkong Service:
Please address enquiries to the Chief Managers
R.M DYER, B. Sc., EIN.A. Kowloon Dock, Hongkong,
BRITISH INDIA-APGAR SAILINGS
20,006 8,018
| 6,949 | 10,000
19th Mar, 30th Mar. 31st Mar. 16th Apr.
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Caloutta S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
B. I. Apoar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) "TANDA
6,956
16th Mar. ST. ALBANS 4,500
4th Apr. NELLORE 6,853*
2nd May, Calls Port Holland & Cairns
Manila, Sandakan, Thurs, Island, Townsville, B'bane Sydney and Melbourne.
Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Australis
Cebu, Kulambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other ports on rouls se The E. & A. 8.8. Co., Ltd steamers will also call at Shanghai, Hofle, inducement offers.
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:— The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the. United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,
The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London via Snes Caral. The P. & O. Franch Service of Steamers to London via the Gaps. The New Zealand Shipping Co, Steamers to Southampton and Lands Via Panama Canal
MALWA TALMA
*MIRZAFORE
RAJPUTANA
*Cargo only.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
10,980 1 14 Mar. noon. S'bai, Moji. Kobe & Yoko 10,000 25th Mar., Amoy,S'hai, Moji, Kobe
& Osaka
16.7151 26th Mar. | Shanghai, Moji & Koba {.16,568 | 28th Mar. S'hai, Kobo & Yoko
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS.
Parcels Measuring not more than 24 ft. x2ft. x 1ft. will be received at the Co's Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, etc., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co.,
P. & O. Bldg, Connaught Rd., C... Agents.
GLEN LINE.
Fare Hongkong to London 282,"
'TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG via STRAITS & COLOMBO,
Motor Vessel "GLENAPP"
Motor Vessel "GLENBEG"
Steamship "GLENIFFER”
(Vis Oran) 17th -- Mar.
7th May.
4th June,
17th Mar
28th Mar
TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK.;
Steamship "CARNARVONSHIRE"
Motor Vessel "GLENBEG
Steamship"PEMBROKESHIRE”
Steamship
"GLENIFFER" :
Motor. Vessel “GLENOGLE”
11th Apr.
25th A
9th May.
For freight, passage and further particulars, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. AGENTS THE GLEN LINE, LTD.