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REGULAR AND FAST PASSENGER SERVICES
FREIGHT AND
LONDON SERVICE.
'AUTOLYCUN. 1st Apr, Naan.
HEOTOR
15th Apr.
For Miles, Qarabinnen, 1,'den, R'dan, Hamburg & Glasgow Pur Moravilles, Loudon B'dam
& Glogow
LIVERPOOL SERVICE THIRESTAR 20th Apr For Donna, Havre, Lʻponi & ti gam ELTENOR 39th May For Bionos, Harte, 1'prof & 44'gow
PACIFIC SERVICE
vie Robe & Takohema
IXION
TINDARKUS
Dth Ap 294 May
For Victoria, Van'vor & Mesilie For Victoria, Van'ver & Beattie
INWARD SERVICE
'AENEAS
Dun 6th Apr Fur Shanghai, Tainutan,
Tahu & Dolny AGAMEMNON Dus 13th Apr. Fur S'kni, Moji. Kabe & YoR».
PASSENGER SERVICE
AENEAS Baits 7th Apr. For 'hai, Taingian, Takn & Dainy HEOTOR Sails 15th Apr. at man For S'puen, M ́les & L'don
Also cargo Stè vinera with Husitad passenger accommodation » L
specially reduced fares,
For freight, passage rates and information apply 10- BUTTERFIELD & S WIRE.
Agents.
NY.K.
REDUCED THROUGH TICKETS TO EUROPE VIA U.S.A. VARYING FROM £88 to £120-ON SALE.
Shinyo Maru
SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Perta & Honolulu.
Asama Maru
Wednesday, 1st Apr. Tuesday, 14th Apr. SEATTLE, VICTORIA via Shanghai & Japan Ports.
Hoian Maru
Tuesday, 21st Apr. LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP & ROTTERDAM vi
Singapore, Penang, Coloinho & Suez.
Fashiai Mara Hakozuki Maru
Saturday, 4th Apr. Saturday, 18th Apr.
SYONEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.
Kann Maru...
Kitano Maru
Tango, Maru ...
Saturday, 25th Apr. Saturday, 23rd May,
BOMBAY via Singapore, Panang & Colombo.
"Tuttori Maru
Saturday, 11th Apr. Monday, 27th Apr.
SOUTH AMERICA (WEST COAST) vin Japan, Honolulu,
Los Angulos, Maxico & Panama.
Bokuyo Maru
Wednesday, 22od Apr.
SOUTH AMERICA (EAST COAST) via Singapore,
Capetown & Poris.
Kanagawa Maru
NEW YORK, BOSTON vin Panarua,
*Toba Maru
*Lisbon Maru
Tuesday, 14th Apr.
Tuesday. 31st Mar.
Monday, 13th Apr.
LIVERPOOL via Port Said, Constantinople.
Gonna & Marseillus.
*Lima Maru
CALCUTTA vin Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,
*Malacca Maru ...
*Muroran Maru
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
Wakana Maru
Hakusan Marn
Monday, 13th Apr.
Wednesday, 8th Apr. Wodnesday, 15th Apr.
Wednesday, Ist Apr.
Tuesday, 3rd Apr.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.” TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1931.
TROOPSHIP IN PORT. CONSIGNEES NOTICES. VICTOR DANCE”
GREEN HOWARDS FOR INDIA
FROM SHANGHAI
The last of this season's troop- ships passed through Hongkong yos- terday morning, being moored at A buoy in midstream. On board were the 2nd, Bn. The Green Ho- wards, who have been in Shanghai for a year, and are now being post od to India to continue the bat talion's tour abroad,
ILL
Only a few passengers embarked
Hongkong,
the chief of whom were Lt. Col. and Mrs. Christian, and Major and Mrs. Campbell.
1.8.0. Lt. Col. W. F. Christian, D. R.A., joined the Gunners in 1000, being promoted to Captain in 1013, and to Major two years later. He served in China, at. Tsingtao, in thig early tings of the Great War, and Inter Went to France for two periods. Since the war, Col. Chris- tinn has been employed with the Territorial Army, holding the tem porary rank of Lt. Col. for three years, and has been C. R. A. in the China Comunandi whilst in Hong- kong. He was mentioned in des- and threo occasions, patches on holds the Order of
Bth.
Leopold, Class, and the Belgian War Cron It will probably be remembered that one of Colonel Christian's sons perished in na Aretic Expedition, his remains, and a stirring record of an epic struggle, being found some twelve months nge. Colonel and Mrs. Christian also suffered a
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD, From LEITH, ANTWERP, LONDON and STRAITS.
The Steamship,
"DENVORLICIF" Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godawns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 1st March 1931, will be subject to rent.
steamer All claims against the must be presented to the Underaigned on or before the 14th April, 1931, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 38th March, 1931, at 10 a.m.. by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersign- ed by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agents. Hongkong, 24th March, 1931
SHIP'S OFFICER VICTIMIZED.
MONEY AND VALUABLES
STOLEN FROM CABIN. Inspector Lane charged, before Mr. Hamilton, at the Kowloon bereavement
ent whilst in longhong. Magistracy yesterday, Chau Ah- succumbing to diph-sam and Tso Chi-cheung, with the their daughter Clamar whilst
parents were
larceny of a gold watch and chain visting North Chinn..
and some money, to the total volue R.. H. Campbell, M... of $386, from on board the s.5. Pro Royal Marines, who has held the minent, lying in the Kowloon Docks appointment ol DA.A.G.. China on Friday last. The stolen pro-
to belonged
Mr. Command, has previously held a
perty staff appointment, bring G.S.0.3, Hesthaminer, the Chief Offer. between 1910 and 1991.
An additional charge of trespass was also preferred. Both defen- dants denied the charges.
MORE "TALKIES.”
RECORDS.
(Splendid Time)
22608 Just a Gigoto.
{I'm Atons.
22613
J Truly I Love You.
1 Reaching for the Moon.
¡Blue Again.
22608
1To Whom It May Concern.
22288
| Shepherds Serenade.
Charming.
[Teirs.
22585
Į Dont Forget Me.
/Lonesome Lover,
22602
Lille Spanish Dancer.
TSANG FOOK PIANO COMPANY.
8. Des Voeux Road, Central,
(Entrance Ico House Stroot.) Telephone C. 24648.
ASAHI BEEP
Il
Bole Agent
that on Mr. Hasthammer said Friday last, about noon, he left his cabin and went to the mess, leaving AT THE WORLD AND STAR
the door of the cabin locked from THEATRES.
the inside with bolt, It was
pos- Hongkong has gone all-talkie!xible to put a hand over the door The interesting announcements by and unlock the bolt. A few min- the World and Star Theatres which utes later, his "boy" called out to appear in Dur advertisement him to come to his cabin as some- columns to the effect that they thing might have been stolen. He have adopted the talking screen, and will from Saturday next offer patrons some of the very latest British and American productions, means that practically the whole of Hongkung's cinemas are now equipped with speaking and sound apparatus.
Both the Star and the World are using the well-known R.C.A. Photo phone equipment. the theatres having proved themselves ideal for reproduction by these machines. The World is offering highly at tractive fare for its opening date on Saturday, in the form of Ronald Coleman's masterpiece, "Rußßes" This has been adjudged by several leading London film crities as the greatest achievement by the popular English actor since his introduction to the talking screen.
The Star ha selected another brilliant film "What a Widow" as Its initial offering, and this is also bound to be a great attraction. It is 100 per cent. all-talking, and is featured by its originality of story | and clever dialogue.
INDIAN TAXATION.
COUNCIL, OF STATE PASSES FINANCE BILL.
New Delhi, Mar. 30. The Council of State has passed
the Finance Bill-Reuter,
A message dated the 27th inst. stated that the Legislative Assem-
rushed out and found the door of the cabin open, and then missed the articles, and money, which he had placed in a drawer which had beca forced open. Beside the watch and chain, he left $95 in Hongkong. paper money: $10 in Hongkong silver money: $100 in Singaporo money and $30 in Chinese money. He ran out and saw the defendants walking along the wharf. They were the only men on the wharf. He called out to the watchman to stop them. The defendants did not try to escape. They were taken on board the ship and searched, but found on them. nothing was Later, he saw three keys, which had been found in the water. They were of the type which would open any cabin door..
Kwok Chul, assistant cook on board the vessel, anld that about noon he saw the two defendants come out from the cabin. Later he saw them go ashore. He saw one of them throw something into the water, and informed the complain- ant.
Mr. Hamilton adjourned the ense until this morning.
hly, by a vote of 60 to 56, had re- Jected the Finance Bill, which the Governor General in a message to the President recommended should lic passed. The members objected to the increased income tax and super tax, and despite the finance
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AND RETURN
EMPRESS of ASIA
Leave Hongkong Arrive Manila
REMAIN
Leave Manila Arrive Hongking -
Thursday, April 2nd Saturday, April 4th
TWO DAYS
Sunday, April 5th Tuesday, April 7th
ROUND TRIP FARES
First Class.........G$68.00
Second Class......G$45.00
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GENOA, ALGIERS, ORAN, ROTTERDAM, (AMSTERDAM), HAMBURG, OSLO, GOTHENBURG AND OTHER
SCANDINAVIA PORTS.
M.V. "FORMOSA"
M.V. "NANKING" 8.8. - "SUMTARA"
M.V. "NAGARA" M.V. "AGRA"
M.V. "SHANTUNG"
Bailing about
10th April 12th May.
9th June.
4th
June.
8th August:
8th
Sept.
MANILA, AND JAPAN PORTS.
Sailing about
M.V. "NANKING"
J1st March,
S.B. "SUMATRA"
2nd
May.
M.V. "NAGARA"
22nd
May.
M.V. "AGRA"
22nd June.
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-G.-E. HUYGEN
Shanghai, Mar. 30. The death occurred at Tientsin to-day of Mr. R. C. Grierson, Cum- members offer to reduce the missioner at Tientsin for Native amount to be collected by a crore, Customs, following preumonia, the Assembly threw out the Bill.] after a very short illness.—Router.
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For further paticulars, apply to the Agents "GILMAN" & CO., LTD.
Hongkong.
GLEN LINE.
FARE HONGKONG TO LONDON,
1st June/30 November ...
1st December/31st May
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£65.12.0d. £82.0.0.
TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG via STRAITS & COLOMBO,
Steamship "CARNARVONSHIRE" (Vin Oran) 8th Apr. Motor Vessel "GLENLUCE
Steamship "GLENIFFER"
TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK.
"PEMBROKESHIRE"
25th Apr..
30th May.
JA
4th Apr.
ท
24th Apr.
8th May.
25th May.
Haruna Maru
"Cargo only.
Friday, 17th Apr.
For further information apply to:-NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Tolophons 30291. (privato exchanges to all Depts.
INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. Destination.
TO TSINGTAU vie SWATOW
# SHANGHAI
TO SINGAPORE PENANG
* CALCUTTA
-T# OSAKA vin AMOT,
SHANGHAI, MOJI S KOBE
TU OSAKA via AMOT,
MAJI V KORE
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Steamors. Fooshing Kwaisang
Hangsang Walshing Kutsang Yuonsang Kumsang Kumsang
'.
Suisang
Hosang
Mausarg Hinsang
Sailings.
Wod. 1st Apr at 7 a.m. Sun. 5th Apr at 7 a.m. Wod. 8th Apr at 7 a.m. Sun. 12th Apr at 7 a.m."
Tuos, 7th Apr at 3 p.m. Mon. 20th Apr at 8p.m. Fri. 8th May at 3 p.m. Fri. 17th Apr at 7 a.m.
Satur. 25th Apr at 7 am,
Wed. 6th May at 7 a.m. -Wed-8th-Apr-at- Satur. 11th Apr at
noon: noon.
Choongshing Chipshing For freight or passage apply to:-
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Sun. 12th Apr at 7am.. Bun, 19th Apr at 7am.
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Stearnship "GLENIFFER"
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with transshipment at San Francisco by frsk opportunity,
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