Established 1887
*THE**
MANUFACTURERS LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
HEAD OFFICE - TORONTO, CANADA (Occupied exclusively by the Company)
No Need of Crystal-Gazing
THE
HE man who protects the future of his loved ones, as well as his own dependent years, with a Manu- facturers Life policy assures his own good fortune. What could be finer than to look forward to financial independence at sixty or sixty-five?
Mr. J. R. MITCHELL, Branch Manager.
Arini Huiting.
Tel. 20601
Canton Representative :~~ Mr YE FERRIKK, 27. 16
Shameen.
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MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS,
Sailings from Hongkong.
T. MARSEILLES via Saigon,
Singapore, Colombo, 'Djibouti (Aden) Suez, Port-Said,
SPHINX....
5th Jan. PORTHOS...... 19th Jan. UHENONCEAUX....... 2nd Feb, ATHOS II.... 16th Feb. D'ARTAONAN....... 1st Mar. ANDRE LEBON... 15th Mar. FELIX ROUSSEL 29th Mar.
To YOKOHAMA via Shanghai
& Nobe
CHENONUEAUX.. 6th Jan, ATHOS II... 20th Jan. D'ARTAONAN........ 3rd Fob. ANDRE LEBON... 17th Feb. FELIX ROUSSEL... 2nd Mar. G. METZINGER... 16th Mar, SPHINX.
29th Mar,
G. METZINGER... 12th Apr. PORTHOS.........
12th Apr.
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For DUNKIRK via Haiphong, Oran Le Havre: 6/8 "YANG
TES" on or about 4th January.
For full Particulars, apply to:-
Cic. des MISSAGERIES MARITIMES
Telephones: 26651.
Lat June/30 November
8, Queen's Building.
THE HONGKONG
INDIAN UNREST CONTINUES.
POLICE FORCED TO FIRE ON "RED SHIRTS."
TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1931.
CONSIGNEES NOTICE. CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
KERR STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
From NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES
HARBOUR.. The Steamship,
Peshawar, Dec. 28, News from the country'a nerve centres continues to be disturbing. Eleven were killed and 50 injured
"SILVERTEAK" here when the military were forced having arrived from the above ports, to fire on crowds of unruly. "Red consignees of enrgo by her are notified Shirta,"
that all goods are being landed at Two hundred Red Shirts who their risk into the hazardous and/or Katbered at the Kohat cantonment Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and extra-hazardous godowns ef the near Peshawar were detained and fiodown Co., Ltd. whence and/or from another crowd of 600 then the wharves delivery may be obtained. gathered, cursi and uttering Goods not cleared by the 4th savage threats.
January, 1932, will be subject to rent. A lathi
failing to disperse A broken, chafed and dange military were compelled to are into where they will be examined on the a third crowd which showered 1st December, 1931, at 10 a.m. by stones on the Superintendent
Mesars. Goddard and Douglas, Hong- Police. who was injured,
kong.
Claims against the steamer Pamphlets circulated by terrorists he presented in writing within ten must u Bannu City and elsewhere In-days after arrival of steamer, other- dicate that the authorities are wine they will not be recognized. freed
by an organised conspiracy No Fire Insurance will be effected eager for action.
Five Hindus were injured an ever
them, the mire. Later the packages are to be left in the godowns
of
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship,
"PORTHOS" Arrived Hongkong on Wednesday, the 23rd December, 1931, from MARSEILLES &c. Consignees of Cargo by the above named steamer are Hereby informed Opium, Treasure and Valuables are that their goods with the exception of being landed and placed at their risk in the Godowns of the Hongkong Kow loon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, whenco delivery can be obtained as the goods are landed-- including date of arrival, will ho subi Goods not cleared within 7 days Ject to rent.
All claims must be sent undersigned before thus Thursday, the be recognized.
1st December, 1931, or they will not
to the
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Sur- by the undersigned in any case what-veyor Messra:-Goddard and Douglas
nt 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, the 20th.
had to be sent to hospital as the Bill of Lading 'will be countersign. December, 1831, Consignees must have
result Lahore
of communal rioting ind by
Reufer's Special Service. Gandhi's Return.
a Revenue Officer in attendance when JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN 1IJN, damaged dutiable goods are examined |
General Agents.by the Company's surveyors.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any cane whatever.
R. ONL Hongkong, id ember, 1931.
Bombay, Dec. 28. they don't obey me?" There was Mr. Gandhi's arrival this morn-more of the converantion, but it ing was the signal for an attempt by seemed to make very little sense,
thousand "Untouchable" volun- Smiling knowingly, the old man, teern, armed with lathis and carry-heaved himself out of his
chair ing black flags, to stage an anti-and tiptoed out of the room with Gandhi demonstration, on the pier.clumay, schoolboy gallantry.
Twelve persons were injured in a clash with Congress volunteers before the police disarmed them.--! Renter.
Pugnacious Declaration.
Later.
Almost instantly, it seemed, n starched and statuesque maid appeared with an envelope which ahe handed to Mary on tray.
Bessie had been released to pur-The sue the art of histrionic "If a fight becomes inevitable, for which she seemed to think her- invite you to be ready for it," is the self fitted.) sensational statement made Gandhi in a public speech bere this evening. He added:
--Renter.
by
career
Agent.
N. Y. K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA).
From EUROPE and STRAITS.
Stenmahlp,
"DELAGOA MARU" having arrived from the above ports, hand while holding fast to the re-landed and placed at their rink in the
Mary fumbled it open with one
Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being chiver with the ather. When she Hongkong and Kowloon finally held up the crisp bit of pa- Gaduwn Company's Godowns at Row- Wharf and per it Contained and Аль the loon, whence delivery may be obtained. January, 1912, will be subject to rent. Gouds not cleared by the 4th
the Godowns for examination by the Damaged packages must be left in Consignee's and the Co.'s representa- tives on any Tuesdays and Fridays, at Period, 2.30 p.m. within the free storage For the examination of damaged dutiable goods, the con- algnees must arrange for Revenue Officer to be present,
"I won't give up my attempts to save the nation a fiery ordeal, but if there is no single ray of hope, xure-$1,000-and the signature, I won't flinch from inviting you to. J. Jupiter, still wet in the corner undergo any amount of avilering."her joyful exclamation reached clearly the young man murmuring fatuous nothings into the telephone many miles away.
"Atle wedding present" was written on the business card that fall out with the cheque.
GEMS OF PERIL.
4Continued from Page 3.
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me
"Never mind supporting vet-I'm rich!" she caroled glee. she waited until this after-
fully, and told Dick of the cheque. "Eh The old man came out of with perfanctory heartiness. Such "Well, that's fine!" he replied the brown study that enveloped munificence rather dashed his him. Oh, I'm going down with own pleasure in turning over his Miller to look over "The Gypsy worldly goods to his bride-to-be. Jordan thinks sea air-may take What are you going to do with cruise it I can get the right crew," He was us cranky about the culi- ber of the men he allowed to set
"Bank it." foot on his beloved yacht es about
"You will not!" those who drove his automobiles.
"Buy clothes," she amended hap- Mory drew a deep breath of re-and then buy a few more clothes." mily. "And then buy some clothes. lief.
Want to go along?"
"That's better. Lunch with "Oh, no, thanks. I've samething
me? to de. A little shopping." She dawdle and I've so much to get!" "Oh: I won't have time. We'd blushed a tell-tale red.
The telephone that lurked hate at the office, putting things in "Better come. I'll be working hind the gayly painted wooden shapu so I can leave. I may not parrot in a corner of the break-et ont until quite lato." fast room trilled suddenly. It wns Dirk.
"But you'll come?"
"il come! Wait up for mu?" "You know I will."
"I just called up to tell you. Mrs., Ruyther, that you have a banking Recount, you know. Why don't about lunch, as she sat sipping a She was to regret that decision you run up a few bills, and sex lukewarm, too-sweet drink at to maka?"
1
All claims must be presented with- in ten days of the steamer's arrival recognized. here, after which dinte they cannot be
Na claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
No fire insurance has been effected.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHIA, Hongkong, 87th December, 1931.
head ached, and she felt if her eyes would again.
Rever quite focus, And there was more tu
At five ahe hailed the frat taxi she saw, piled-it full of bundles | and climbed in gratefully.
come.
hard leather seat. She closed hor driver and sank back against the "Long Island," she told the
eyes as the cab wormed its way crosstown toward Queensboro bridge. That state of complete relaxation spared her the brunt of what followed.
All she remembered afterward was hearing a yell and a curse,
"“Ol. Dirk, you mustn't--not yet have been delightful to be lunch- and careotied wildly to the
ly forward as the taxi swerved
steps. Then she must have faint- side- walk, striking n Alght of stone
ed, for she know no more.
(To be Continued.)
what kind of a husband I'm going crowded fountain after a beetie / and feeling herself jerked violent-
morning's shopping. It would That's one of the rules. Don't you ing on a cool roof somewhere with know your Emily Post?"
Dirk opposite. "Go ahend, woman. Do
Shopping, even you with a $1,000 cheque in your purbe, know how I treat my wives when was terrible. Hor feet hurt, her
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From Hong-
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1932
Destination
17,000 2 Jan. neon. | Bombay, M'los & L'den 6,700 4th Jan. Straits, Colombo & B'bay 9,000 16th Jan. M'los, L'don, R'dm & A'wer 15,000 30th Jon. Bombay, M'les & L'don
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6,800 5th Mar. M'les, L'don, Havre, H'burg,
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TILAWA | 10,000 | 30 Dec. 10.30 am. S'pore, Peneng & Calcutta SANTHIA | 8,000 10th Jan. B'pore, Penang & Calcutta
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EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)
( Manile, Rabaul,
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NANHIN NELLORE TANDA
7,000 2 Jan. 11 a.m. 7,000
7,000
30th Jan.
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FARE HONGKONG TO LONDON.
let December 31st May
TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURÐ við STRAITS & COLOMBO.
TO SHANGHAI, KOSE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK.
Stoamship "GLENSHANE"
Motor Vocsel "GLENA MOY'...
Steinship
"CARNARVONSHIRE"
Motor Vessel "GLENLUCE"
6th Jan.
临 18th Jan.
***
29th Jan. 15th Tob.
For freight, pasaage and further particulars, apply to
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T.S.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN.”
In No. 1 Dock. Ship Dimetralo nus-886′0′′ O. A. X 88'6" X 48′6′′ MIL
28.000 for Gross.
The dimensions of No. 1 Dock are 700'0" X.88′0′′ × 80′6′′ Over xlll, H.W. 0.8.7. Salvage Tag "Henry Kewick" 2,006. LI.P. Wireless Call Signal V.P.B.T. and Flag Call Signal. T.H.Q.B., Sheerlegs capable of lifting 80 tons. Codes Used: A1, A.B.C. Fifth Edition Biglasering, First and Second Edillon Western Union. Bentley and Watkins, ga
Kindly send enquiries to the Chief Manager,
- R. M, DYER, B6c. MINA., Kowloon Docks, Hongkong.
Harbour
Call Flag
Engineer
Boller waker
HY."
Ubigweigh
1Cargo only.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
1932
15,000 lat Jan. S'hal, Kobo & Yoko 10,000 (1 Jun. 6 a m. L-Amoy, "S'bai, Moji, Kobe
& Osaka
| 7,000 | 4th Jan.
9,100, 10th Jan. 8,000 15th Jan.
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8'hui, Moji, Kobe, Osaka
& Yoko
8'hai, Kobe & Yoko Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe
& Oraka S'hal, Moji, Kobe & Yoko B'bai, Kobo & Yoko S'hal, Kobe & Yoko 9'hai, Kobe & Yoko 8'hal, Kobe & Yoko
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