SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1926.
P.&O.-British India Apcar and
Eastern & Australian Lines
【COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS. TAKING CARGO FOR
ETRAITS, JAVA, BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF, WEST INDIES, MAURITIŲS, EAST AND SOUTH AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA, INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENSLAND PORTS, AND RED SEA, EGYPT, CONSTANTINOPLE, GREECE, LEVANTINE PORTS, EUROPE, &c.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (Urder Contract with HM. Government,)
“DEVANRA *
DESTINATION
1th April Singsporo & Bombay
SILK DUTIES.
USEFUL INFORMATION
PUBLISHED.
FOR THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND.
THE CHINA MAIL.
MASONIC BENE-
VOLENCE.
£70,539 SUBSCRIPTION LIST.
Ever ready to support a worthy cause, Freemasons assembled. in The following is some useful in-large numbers in the Connaught formation for those about to pro-Rooms, at the eighty-fourth annual ceed Home:
festival of the Royal Masonic Copy of a communication re-Benevolent Institution. Although ceived from the Department of the function did not establish a Overseas Trade of the Board of record either in peint, of attend Trade, London, in reply to an in-ance or donations, the gathering, quiry by Mr. A. Roose, Imperial numbering over 1,100 guests, made Trade Correspondent, Singapore, generous response to the appeal and acting Registrar of Imports for funds; which amounted to and Exports, re the application £70.539 328. 28.—a striking tribute of the silk and lace duties to per- to the work of the Institution for sonal belongings of passengers the relief of aged Freemasons and entering the United Kingdom the widows of Freemasons. The from Overseas:
list, as announced, was made up as follows:- London Lodges: 21,123
stewards
£31,667 14 6 Provinces 1,302 ste-
wards
27,381 17 8 Cumberland & West- morland: 217 ate- warda
Application was made to the Board of Customs and Excise with regard to the special in- quiries contained in your letter of January 6, and I am to enclose copies of Notices Nos. 97 and 101, issued by that Department, garding the operation of the duties on lace, embroidery and silk and artificial silk, respec- tively.
re-
J
.
£11,500 00
WHERE PARENTS
ERR.
DOCTOR ON TOO MANY CHECKS.
The chief reason for bad health i
Dr.
SOUTH
NYK
ANYO MARU
门
AMERICA vin Japan, Honolulu, San Francisco, Log Angeles, Mexico & Panama.
Thursday. 15th April. Saturday, 29th May. SEATTLE & VANCOUVER via Shanghai & Japan Ports.
YOKOHAMA MARU
Thursday, 16th April,
BOKUYO MARU
in the community, sald
SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. Elizabeth Sloun Chesser, in a lec SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu ture, was woman's ignorance of
KOREA MARU. (omit N'zaki and Honolulu) Tuesday, 6th April. food and cooking. "Tench each
SHINYO MARU
Wednesday, 21st April girl of every class the effects of diet and digestion," she said, "and teach them to cook, and you will ge far to improve the health of the next generation. Children dislike fat meat, and no child should be forced to ent what she dislikes. If she does not want to eat fat, let her go without, and wait until the next meal. There may be a sound physiological reason for refusal, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports, not necessarily 'wickedness,' healthy, properly disciplined child is never wicked. She is full of energy, which is often dammed back' by the unwise parent. Pressions are formed, and com- plexes arise which affect the health in later life. Allow the flow out- wards of emotion in energy and in action.
MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANTWERP via Singapore & Perts.
Re.
"Resentment of authority will result from the unwise insistence on absolute obedience, by discipline of the wrong sort.
Teach girls gradually in self-discipline. They must adjust themselves to authority of authority, net rebellious to any not by being cringing and fearful|
suggestion of it, but. by adapting themselves and their lives to authority, which is essential in any stable community.
18th Apri Spore, Penang, Col'bo & Bombay 1925, on the following goods. im- brethren there for selecting them portant part in everybody's life, I
17th April Mallics, London & Antwerp 10th April Miles, Veis. L'den 'werp & Hall
Marseilles & London
8. 8.
Toms
FROM HONGKONG
(ABOUT)
"MOREA"
10,918
3rd April Maramilles and London
Noon.
"JEYPORE
5.318
7th April Singspora, Penang & Fombay
"LAHORE"
6,13%
DELTA
8.097
·8,160
KALYAN
"MAORDONIA"
"KASHGAR!
* MALWA "
10,941
KOYBER*
9,114
12th
*MANTUA "
10,92
KARMALA
9,108
LOR
RANPURA"
16,685
"DELTA"
"MACEDONIA **
11,087
"KALYAN
"MALWA "
9,141 10.941
15th ept.
"KASHGAR”
8,005
fad Oct.
•
0.141 11,069
9,005 16th May
B,LB7
1st May May June
29th Ma
16th June 10th July 2415 July
ætt
ith Aug. Aug. 4th Eopt.
Marseilles, London & Antwerp Marseilles and London Marzolline, London & Antwerp Marseilles
London
Bistaciuc, London & Antworp
And London
Hare London & Antwerp Marsellies & London
Marseilles, London & Antwerp Barsollies and London
Marsellies, London & Antwerp
Frequent connection from Fort Bald for Passengers and
Khedival Mail Steamship Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APOAR
SAILINGS
now
been
Grand total: 3,042 ste-
warda
£70,539 12 2 Silk Duty-Where the article
Lard Henry Cavendish-Bentinck is made wholly of silk or artificial | M.P. (vice-patron). Provincial silk, or where the value of the Grand Master for Cumberland and silk or artificial silk component Westmorland, who presided, was exceeds 20 per cent. of the aggre- supported by his deputy, Mr gate of the values of all the com- Thomas Taylor ponents of the article, an ad The Chairman, in proposing the valorem duty of 33 1-3 per cent. toast "Success to the Royal of the value of the article.
Masonic Benevolent Institution for Duties on Lace and Embroi-Aged Freemasons and Widows of
She advocated the teaching of dery.-Duties chargeable at the Freemasons." expressed on behalf the facts of life, without over- rate shown below during a period of the Province over which he was sentimentality or too much talk and of five years from the 1st of July, Grand Master the thanks of the discussion. Sex played a very im ported into Great Britain and to play the principal part in the but the present danger was over- Northern Ireland: Lace of cotton, festival this year. Recalling what emphasis. The economic indepen- silk or other fibre whether made the institution had accomplished in dence of women was not a bar to by hand or machine; Products the past, he mentioned that it was happy marriage. It would prevent (not being solid fabrics) of the founded in 1842. It that year its many loveless marriagea and machines known as the Leaver's annuitante numbered twenty-five. diminish prostitution within and lace machine, the lace curtain and seven years later widows or without marriage. "Other things machine, the lace net machine, or Freemasons were admitted to bene- being equal," she concluded, "the the circular lace machine: Em-t
Annuitants now numbered 409 woman with trained intelligence is broidery manufactured on net or Freemasons and 1,183 widows, more attractive to men and women any fabric, which, or the main Whereas in 1842 every annuitant alike. She will find life interesting. part of which, is eliminated be-received £16 a year, fore the article redches its final brother got £60 and every widow the world's work and happiness.”
every and will contribute something to stage.-A duty equal to thirty- £50. (Hear, hear.) Cargo to
Until 1842 a Constantinople, Pireau Smyrna and other Lovant Ports by steamers of the three and one-third per cent. of sum of £300 was distributed an-
Mr. R. T. Clarke has the value of the goods.
nually in benefits, now the sun disappointed superintendent Engineer Non-dutiable and Mixed. Em-tributed was £92,301. These happy to the P. & O. Line in London. broideries.-Borer, stiletto Or scissor work, cut and drawn work, the wire and courageous leader- results had been brought about by and drawn thread work are not ship of those responsible for the dutiable. In the case of mixed movement, and it showed that the embroideries, where lace net is lamp of Freemasonry burnt in these introduced in combination with days with undiminished splendour. borer, stiletto or scissor work, (Cheers.) duty is chargeable on the value of the embroidered lace net, ie Institutions-the Royal Masonic In proposing "Success to the Sister the lace net with such portion of Institution for Girls and the Royal the embroidery as has been work- Thorsday Island. Townsville, Bred either directly or indirectly fr. George Aitchison (Prov. Grand THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUED
Masonic Institution for Boys," bane, Sydt of and Melbourne.
(eg, through a solid fabric) on Secretary
for Cumberland and FOR EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN Westmorland) Lace or Embroidery of Silk-cheers, that the Prince of Wales
anncunced, amid CONTINENTAL PORTS AND LONDON.
duty on the total value of the festival next year on behalf of the This is chargeable with (a) laze had promised to preside at the THE Steamship goods and also (b) specific duty Masonic Institution for Girls. as a tissue containing silk or The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and Loudon artificial silk on the weight of the P.G.D. (secretary of the Girls' In- WEDNESDAY: the 7th April, 1926,
P. Maurice Beachcroft, so far as this duty exceeds the stitution) responded. lace duty. The weight of the
Silk and Valuable Cargo for Italy, contained silk or artificini silk apparel, or any article brought to France, and Loudon (under arrange must accordingly be declared on this country by passengers who ment) will be conveyed by this Steamer intend to make only a temporary Proceeding to Bombay and there tran- The Board of Customs and stay here so long as the quantities shipped to the on-carrying Steamer for Excise also state that, as regards are reasonable in the circums- Marseilles and London. the application of the silk and tances, are genuinely the property lace duties to the personal belong of the importer and are intended ings of overseas residents coming only for his or her personal wear to this country for a holiday, in or use. It must of course practice duty is not charged on understood that all such dutiable any article of dress, etc. being articles must be declared and pro- worn or carried by passengers as duced to the Customs Oncers at part of their ordinary wearing the port of importation.-S. F. P.
"TAKADA"
"TILAWA"
* SANTHIA
6,940
10,000
7,784
4th April | Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. at 10 am.
14th April | Singaporo, Penang & Calcutta. 1st May9lagapore, Ponung & Calcatts.
BASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)
"ARAYURA"
"TANDA"
"ST ALBANE"
"ABAFORA"
7th April Manila, Kolambogan, Sandakan
at 4 p.m.
6,000
4,500
0th May
0,$58
2nd Jace
8,000
7th Jaly J
do
di
The E. & A. 8.8. Co., Ltd. steamers will also, call at Shangkal, Joik, Cebu Kilambogen, Tawso, Timor. Darwin, or other parts en route, as inducemons offers
Frequent connections from Australia with the fiflonları
The Ualon 5.8. Company's steamers so the Unliet Blagdom vis Now Zala! Vancouver, San Francisco otu.
Tas P. & O. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suot Canal.
The P. & O. Branch Bervice of steamers to London via the Ospe.
ris Panama Canal
SAILINGS
**ST. ALBANS"
* KASHGAR"
"TALMA"
"KHYBER *
TO SHANGHAI, & JAPAN
"SANTHIA "
7,784
PERIM"
7,949
4,500
8,005
10,000
TANDA"
**MALWA "
9,114 €,958 10,941
"MANTUA"
10,90
"PADU
8,107
.9,089
8,027
8,000
"KARMALA
"DELTA
"ARAFURA
**KASHMIRTM*
RANPURA"
MACEDONIA"
"EADYAN
MALWA
"KATEGAR". "MOREA
8.9:5
16,545 12,089
9,144 10,941
8,006
10,918
7th April Bhanghai, and Kobe. 10th April3naoghal & Rote
10th April Moli. Kobe and Yokohama 16th April Shanghai, Moji and Kobo 20th April Kobe
30th April Bhanghai, Maji and Kobe.
Kobe and Yokohama.
eth Mey
14th May
18th
Моу
Moll and Kobe, May
Shanghai & Kobe 11th June Shanghai, Moji and Kobe. 11th Juce 19th June
Boland Kobe
Lobe e and Yokobams 15th Jane Shanghai, Hoji and Kobe.
9th July
Shanghai caly
ad Jaly Shanghai, Moji and Kobe. 6th Aug. Shanghai, Moji and Kobe 19th Aug. Shanghai, Moji and Kobe. 2nd Sept. Shangbai, Moji and Kobe. 18th Sept. 8hangbat, Moji & Kobe
All dues are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FIFTED ON ALL STEAMERS. "Padengers for Rangoon must delay their own Hotel expenses at Blagay re
while awaiting the on carrying steamer..
All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge.
Steamers on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries.
Parcels measuring not more than 24 ft. ft. 11 ft. will be received at the
Company's Office up to Noon on the day previous to railing.
For Jurther information, Passage Freights, Randbooks, etc., apply to:
MACKINNON, MÄCKENZIE & CO.
P. 40. Building Connaught Road Central, HONGKONG
Agenta.
it.
contained silk or artificial silk in
the entry.
Mr.
be
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
STEAMER FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, and BOMBAY
AND
" JEYPORE,"
despatched from this port at 4 p.m. on carrying His Majesty's. Mails will to
taking Cargo for the above Forts.
Parcels will be received at the Office
up to 6pm. on the day previous to sailing. The contents and value of all packages must be declared..
For further particulars, apply to MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 1st April, 1926.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK €0.. LD
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DOCK OWNERS, SHIP BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS,
IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS, ELECTRICIANS.
HAKOZAKI MARU HAKUSAN. MARU
AKI MARU
MISHIMA MARU
Saturday, 10th April. Saturday, 24th April.
Wednesday, 21st April. Wednesday, 19th May
May,
NEW YORK and/or BOSTON via PANAMA
LISBON MARU
TSUYAMA MARU
Monday, 5th April. Saturday, 24th April,
BUENOS AIRES vin Singapore, Durban &'Cape Town,
KANAGAWA MARU.
BOMBAY via SINGAPORE & COLOMBO.
YAMAGATA MARU
TAMBA MARU
Wednesday, 28th April
Saturday, Thursday
10th April. 15th April,
CALCUTTA via SINGAPORE, PENANG & RANGOON.
TOTTORI MARU MOM MARU
NAGASAKI, KOBE. & YOKOHAMA.
MISHIMA MARU SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
HARUNA-MARU TOKUSHIMA MARU
WAKASA MARU
KAMO MARU
Thursday,
Sth April. Sunday, 18th April.
Friday, 23rd April.
Tuesday ... Saturday,
Monday,
6th April.
10th April.
12th April.
Tuesday,
20th April
For further information apply to NIPPON YUSEN HAISHA Tel. Central Nos. 292, 298 & 2422.
THE BANK LINE LTD.
AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE SERVICE
(ANDREW WEIR & CO., LONDON).
BOSTON & NEW YORK.
SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. M.V. FORRESBANK" via Suez Canal Second Half April
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE. (ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.) NEW YORK, BOSTON & BALTIMORE,
S.E. LANGTON HALL" via Suez Canal From Hongkong 23rd April UNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT. *** ELLERMAN" LINE.
(ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.)
+
For Marseilles, Havre, Lond on, Rotterdam & Hamburg. 8.5. CITY OF VALANCIA"
From Hongkong 33.d Ap il·
FARES TO LONDON "A" 1st Class £88. 2nd Class £60. "B" 1st Class £80. 2nd Class £55.
ORIENTAL-AFRICAN LINE. MAURITIUS & SOUTH AFRICA.
ES "SURAT”
From Bongkong
24th April. Loading for Mauritius, Delagoa Bay, Durban, East Londos, Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay and Capetown.
Through Bills of Lading issued to Beira, Quilimaine, Ibo, Port Amelia, Mozambique, Chinde, Inhambane, Zanzibar, Mombasa, Killindini, Port Nolloth, Luderitz Bay, Walvis Bay and Madagascar.
AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE.
(ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL 8.S. CO., LTD.) Sailings from Singapore on 6th of every month by "CITY OF PALERMO" or "MALATIAN". to Java, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, and Vice Versa.
Through freight and passenger bookings from Hongkong in conjunction with "Ellerman" Line or other services.
FOR FREIGHT OR PASSAGE ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LINES
APPLY TO:- Tel. Cent. 4791. THE BANK LINE, LTD.
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE
"BLUE FUNNEL
» LINE.
(OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL SN. CO., LTD.)
AND
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE,
(ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL 8.9. CO., LTD.) SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
88 "CALCHAS”.
via Suez Cazal 0th April
SS. LANGTON HALL"S
do.
.23rd April
BS."DIOMED
do.
7th May
8.8, "ATREUS ":
do.
21st May
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