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AN ADDED ATTRACTION EMPRESS OF JAPAN &
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will call at Honolulu during May, June and July, making the voyage Hong Kong to Viotorin and Vancouver in 18 days.
Interchango arrangements have been made cnabling parscugers to stop at Honolulu and proceed to either Victorin, Vancouver, Bon Francisco or Los Angeles.
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For Shanghai
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For Bingapore & Italy 25th Mar 12th Apr.
7th Apr. 19th Apr. 6th Apr. 10th May. Sto May. 17th May.
**Outward voyage to Shangbal only. Passer gers Steamers with First, Second and Second Intern ediate passenger accommodation.
Baijing Dates subject to altaration without notice. Tor Freight and Passages apply to:-
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Sailings from Hongkong.
TO MARSEILLES via Sargon,
"Singapore, Colombo, Djibouti
(Aden) Suez, Port-Said.
D'ARTAGNAN.............. 31st Mar, ANGERA
14th Apr. FELIX ROU8BEL 28th Apr. ✪ MKTZINGER... 18th May, SPHINX............ 26th May. 9th June. CHENONGEAUX... 23rd June.
PARTHUB..
ATHOS II............................. 7th July."
To YOKOHAMA is Shanghai
& Fobe
FELIX ROUSSEL 30th Mar G METZINGER..
13th Apr. SPHINX...
27th Apr. PORTHOS..... 1 th May. CHENONCEAUX... 25th May. ATHOS IL.......... 8th June. D'ARTAGNAN............. 22nd June. ANDRE LEBON......... 6th July,
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COMMERCIAL LINE,
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`Cia. das MESSACTRIES MARITIMES,
EXPRESS DERAILED.
SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED
PIN PENNSYLVANIA.
·8, Queen's Building.
Ponnsylvania, three luggage cars falling down an embankment. Savoral persons were seriously in- fured. Reuter's American Service.
A Later. Only four persons, wore serious New York, Mar. 17. ; ly injured in the expresa derail, #The Philadelphian-New York ax. ment. There were no fatalities,
BABZSFan daralled at Bristo). [Reuteria","American Service.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY,
IRISH BALL BIG SUCCESS,
(Continued from Page 2.) remember the number, as it is the year in which Saint Patrick was ordained.
St. Patrick's Life,
|
MARCH 18, 1931.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
N. Y. K. LINE (NIPPON YUBEN KAISHA,)
From EUROPE and STRAITS.. The Matorship,
"TERNKUNI MARU," having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in formed that their Goods are being Innded and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf, and, Godown Company's Godowns at Kaw. loon, wherice delivery may bo obtained.
OCEAN STEAM BHIP CO, LTD. And
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
Consignees per Company's Vessel,
"TFIRESIAS"
From UNITED KINGDOM via
BINGAPORE.
are hereby natleed that their cargo will be discharged Into Holt's Wharf Kowloon, where Will Be at Con- signee's tiek and subject to terms and candilions of storage at Hole's Wharf, The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown an and after 18th March, 1981.
Optional cargo will not be landed
on from port to port to the final port here, unless notice has been given prior to ateamer's arrival bat carried
of call to which the option extends. goods are to be left in the Godowns, All broken, chafed, and damaged
Trandays and Fridays between where they will be examined on any)
the the free storage period.
Pour retourner a nos moutons The toast of our Patron Saint. "Historians differ widely in ro- gard to the life of St. Patrick. Some maintain he was born on the Clyde, others at Daventry.
Goods not cleared by the 24th None will allow that he might March 1981, will be subject to rent. have been born in Ireland. "An-In the Godowns for examination by Damaged packages must be left other Injustice." However, like the Consignees and the Co.'s re many other foreignore who camo presentatives on any Tuesdays and to Ireland and learned to know Fridays, at 2.30 pm. within the free the Irishman at home, he decided storage Period, to live amongst them. He was
All claims must be presented with an exception to the rule of those in ten days of the sleamer's arrival hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon within who become more Irish than the
hero, after which date they cannot Irish themselves, fn that he
be recognized. brought good. His return to Ireland with a beatific mission is fully appreciated by all Irishmen, and they alone can understand the difficulties which faced him. To be brief, St. Patrick, when a youth, was captured by an Irish Sen-Rover, sold into bondaga In Ireland, worked for many years as a swine herd, and escaped to Gaul. He then studied Christianity under St. Martin of Tours, in order to render himself fit for what he had laid down as the work of his life, the introduction of Christianity into Ireland.
On completion of his studies lie went to Rome, and laid his pro- ject before the illustrious Pope Celestine I, who commisaloned him to spread the Gospel to tho Irish people. In the course of
60 years he completely converted the Irish people to Christianity, Ireland thus, at a time whon Western Europe was being over run by pagan hordes, became the Centre of a very high civilisation and culture, and the Nidus of Christian Missions to all neigh- bouring countries.
He was a man of striking per-
Aonality.
He returned good for evil. He cleansed Ireland and
the sankes out.
cast
Je rose from Primato.
swine herd
to
He lived to the great age of 120 years.
He succeedod where Palladius falled.
Ireland's Saint.
All these go to show exceptional merit, hut outstanding in proof
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns,
No Bre insurance has been effected.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, Hongkong, 17th March, 1931.
ugod
No claims will be admitted after) the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining un- | delivered after the 23rd March
1931 will be subect to ront.
All Claims against the Steamer: murt be presented to the undersigned before the 0th April 1931, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insuranco will be affected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenta.
on Or
Hongkong 16th March, 1931. SERVICES ONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
have our National Emblem, the lovely Shamrock which he to demonstrate the Doctrine of the Trinity to his pagan audienco on the Hil of Tara. His devotion to duty, tenacity of purpose, courage in facing difficulties, In- domitable resolution, persever- ance, and ceaseless work, should | The Steamship, be an Inspiration to all Irishman in their allotted daily task. Erni
"ANGERS" Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday. the 17th March, 1931.
close I must thank you all for answering the call of our Com-
From MARSEILLES, &c. mittee "Won't you, will you, won't you, will you join the named steamer are hereby informed Consignees of Cargo by the abovu dance", 90 magnificiently.
that their goods with the exception of I must also say good-bye. being landed and placed at their Optum, Treasure and Valuables are Like SL. Patrick in the risk in the Godowns of the Hongkong ancient City of tho
Seven Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Hills, here, under the Seven Kowloon, whence delivery can bo Dragone, I feel the call of Erin, obtained as the goods are landed and like the Irish Emigrant "By to morrow morning I'll be on the Say," The memories of a night like this, and the feeling that one has been of some Httle assistance to such an energetic committee, in giving expression to the aspiration of Irishmen in Hongkong, will make my leave more enjoyabla,
Your Excellencles, Ladies and Gentlemen. I call upon you to Join me in the Tonst
"The Blessed Memory of Saint Fatrick."
H.E. the Governor Replies, Mr. F. P. R. James, M.C., pro- poked "Our Guests" and H.E. the Governer, in { brief
reply, thanked the Society for
Goods not cleared within 7 days including data of arrival, will ba subject to rent.
to the
All claims must be sent undersigned before. Thursday, the 26th March, 1031, or they will not be recognized.--
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Sur- veyor MOBRTA-Goddard and Douglas at 1000 a.m. on Monday the 23rd March, 1931.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
No fire Insurance will be effected by: us in any case whatever.
R. OHL,
Hongkong, 17th March, 1931.
of greatness is the fact that for their hospitality, and congratulat Sir Wm. Hornell. 1.500 years all Irishmen departed them on their successful in- from their national privilege of auguration. He stated that ha ngreeing in disagreement, and had a great affection for the with one accord laad him.
Irish people, although he had not yet visited Ireland.
Lines from old Hymn to
Patrick run:
St.
Thy people, now exiles on many a shore,
Sir William also thanked the local Society for the walking stick they had presented him with. He paid a tribute to the work - of Shall love and revere thee Colonel Myles, and wished him a till time be no more;
happy holiday. His Excellency And the fra thou hast kind-thon proponed the toast of success led shall ever burn bright, and prosperity for the H.K. St.
Ith warn th undiminished,
Patrick's Society. undying its light."
Official Guests,
Agent.
The Committees, The various committees were Reception: Col. Myles, Prof. F. E. Redmond, Mr. L. M. Murphy, Mrs. Myles, Mrs. Eldón Potter.
Music and dance-Mr. E. H. Williams, Mr. G. F. Murphy, Mrs. Scott Little, Mr. J. C. Grenham.
Cloakroom: Mr. M. G. O'Connor, Mr. T. C. Monaghan, Mra. B. Pascoc.
Bar: Lieut. P. T. Mahony, Mr. T. Murphy, Mr. C. P. Falon, Mr. R. Paton, Mr. W. Hill.
Supper: Mr. F. P. R. James, Dr. G. M. Pope, Lieut.-Cmdr. S. E. Brown, Rev. J. Gilos. Mrs. B. Pascoe.
Other nations have adopted
The official guests were Patron Saints, or have had them
HE. and Lady Peol, Vice Admiral given to them. but St. Patrick Is Sir Howard and Lady Kelly, Major
Decorations:-Mr. F. P. R. essentially the Father of the General Sandilands, Vice Admiral James, Mr. J. Fraser, Mr. J. Har Irish People. His mentality B. Herr, Commodore and Mira, rison, Mr. B. Flaherty, Mrs. B. stamped on them to this day. It Walker, Sir Shousen and Lady Pnacoe, Mr. P. Mahony', Mias Pey- in from his own hands that we Chow, His Hon. Justice J. R. Wood, ton.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
Telegram:
"MANIFESTO. HONGKONG,”
Head Office and Works:
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Telephone: BONG KONG OFFICE 2208S. KOWLOON DOCK SHI.
DOCK OWNERS, SHIP DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, STEEL, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS, WELDERS AND ELECTRICIANS.
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T.S.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN."
In No. 1 Dock Ship Dimensions: £55′0′′ 0. A. X 886"" X 48′6′′ MIL,
28,000 tons Gromm.
The dimensions of No. 1 Dock als 100′5′′ X 53′0′′ × 10′6′′ Over sili, H.W. 0.8.T. Balrage Tur "Henry Keswick." 2,000. I.H.P. Wireless Call Signal V.P.B.T. and Flag Call Signal, T.H.Q.B. Shoorlega expable of lifting 80 tons. Codes: Used: A1; ABC. Fifth Edition: Engineering, First and Becond Edition. Western Union." "Bentley, undT:
Kindly send enquiries to the Chief Manager,
R. M. DYER, B.Sc., M.I.N.A., Kowloon Docka, Hongkong.
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TRANS-PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC COAST SERVICE via PANAMA. Next Sailing
M.V. "TAI YANG"
on
MARCH 18th
for
SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, NEW, YORK & BOSTON,
For Passenger and Freight information please apply--
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Telephone 28021.
P. & O. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Javs sod Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & §. Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople. Greece, Levantine Porta,
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PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)
8. S
*SOMALI
RAWALPINDI
MIRZAPORE +KARMALA
RAJPUTANA *BOUDAŃ
IKALYAN
COMORIN
Tons
From Hong
kong (about)
| 24th Mar
16,615| 28th Mar. 6,715 1st Apr. 9,12811th Apr.
16,586 25th Apr 2nd May
| 9,144 9th May.
15,132 23rd May. *Cargo only. Calls Casa Blanes.
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e Destination
M’lea, Lɖon, Hull, H'burg, Rotterdam & Antwerp Marseilles & London Straits, Colombo & B'bay M'les, L’don, Hull,
Retordam & Antwerp
Marseilles & London
M'lès, L'don, Hull,
Rotterdam & Antworp
M'les, L'don, Hull,
Rotterdam & Antworp Bombay, M'los & L'don "Calls Port Bwettenham.
Frequent connections from Port Sai for Passengers and Cargo te Constantinople, Pyrous, Smyrns and other Levant by Steamers of the Ebedivial Malt 8.8. Co.
TILAWA SANTHIA TALMA
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS
10,006 25th Mar. 7,754 2nd Apr.
S'pore, Penang & Caloutta
S'pore, Fenang & Caloutta
10,00
14th Apr.
S'pore. Penang & Caloutte
B. I. Appear Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All stormzers are fitted with wireless and carry a qual.fied - aurgeon.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS South)
ST. ALBANS NELLORE
T.ND
4,500 6.8531
6,056
1st Apr. | Manila, Rabaul, 1st May.
30th Max
Brisbane, Sydney
and MelbournÁ
Regular Monthly Bailings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japa and Hongkong to Australia
Hong-Kong to Sydney-19 days."
Frequent connections from Australia with the following!— The Union S.S. Co.'s Steamers to teb United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, eto,
The P. & D. Royal Mail Steamers to London and
The P. & O. French Service of Steamers to London via Sues. The New Zealand Shipping Co. Steamers to Southampton London via Panama Cans!.
180UDAN TALMA
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
KIDDERPORE RAJPUTANA NELLORE
TAKADA
KALYAN BIRDHANA COMORIN TILAWA
KASHMIR
Harbour
RANPURA
Can Wings
Cargo only.
Beller
--- | 2· Mar. D'light. | S'hai, Moji, Koba & Yoko.
10,000 24th Mar. | Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka
5,334 25th Mar. | Moji & Kobe
16,586 | 27th Mar. | 8'hai, Kobe & Yoko
6,853
́6th Apr. | S'hat, Mojl, Kobe, Osaka & Yoko
| 6,949 | 10th Apr. | Amoy, S'hai, Mojl, Kobe
& Osaka |.9,144 | 10th Apr. | S'hai, Möjl, Kobe & Yoko
7,745 22nd Apr. Amoy, Moji, Kobo & Osaka 15,132 24th Apr | Shai, Kobe & Yoko 10,006 6th May. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka -8,985 8th May. S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko 16,601 22nd May. S'hai, Kobo & Yoko
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notion WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS,
Parcels Measuring not more than 20 ft. x2ft. x 1ft. will be received at the Co's Offles up to noon on the day previous to salling: For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Bréights, etc., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE 8: P&O. Bldg, Connaught Rd. O., Agents an TRAVEL A.-O. LINE.
TO AUSTRALIA. Calling at Manila (P. 16), Tretiraday fes Extrami
Brisbaner Sydney and Melbourne VALENTI BRITISH STEAMERS ( CHANGTE · TAIPING SAKALASTEST. 12 MOSY UP-TO-DATE STEAMERS IN THE SERVIC
ELECTRIC LAUNDRY, BARBER MIOP, SURGEONʻand STEWARDESS
„FİRST CLASS FARE TO SYDNET, 176 KBTURN,
BRONSONALON DON (VIHARstral
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