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MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1927.

P. & 0.-British India Apcar and

Eastern & Australian Lines

(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS.

TAKING CARGO FOR

STRAITS, JAVA, HURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF,

WEST INDIES, MAURITIUS, EAST AND SOUTH AÌ

AFRICA.

AUSTRALASIA, INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENSLAND PORTS, AND RED SEA, EGYPT, CONSTANTINOPLE, ĠREECE, LEVANTINE PORTS EUROPE. &c.

11.

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (Under Contract with H.M: Government.)

Destination

S: S

Dona

Freev Hongkong About,

SPONSORJA

MACEDONIA KAYSER

5,504 10th March

Noon 11,120 | 2nd April SABOT Dish April

Marseilles, London

Magurilles & London

8,155

DEVANHA

DELTA

MALWA

NELLORE

!

KIHVA

NYANZA M GAMSTA KASHMIR

MANTUA

KALYAN

MACEDONIA

16th Apri 8.007 27K Nort

57.11 301-b April

1850 | 11h May 9-125

11-4:

1 "7.023 | May

19.978

GYRO COMPASS,

WILL IT SOON BUST THE MAGNETIC?

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THE CHINA MAIL.

INDO-CHINA

STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD.

Whether the gyro compass with gléimately supersede the magnetic ¡compass was one of the interesting

paculatione following an excellent. Amoy technical description of the gro Sandukan compass given to the Junior In- || Tlenisin stitution of Engineers by Singapore: Mr. P. R. Jackson, the managing || Canton director of the Sperry GyroscopeTinin via Swatow & Shal Co., Ltd..

Stratta and Calcutta

Steamer

FOOKSANG

MINSANG CHIPSHING YUENSANG

HOPSANG FAUSANG FOOKSANG

SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION." " Destination

Sailing Tues., 22nd Mar. at Tam Tuen, 22nd Mar

at Noon Tuen., 22nd Mar. at Noon. Tues., 22nd Mar. at 3 pm. Wod.. 23rd Mar., at 7am. Wed, 23rd Mar.. pam

28th Mar. at p.m.

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Sut.

Sat.

e0th Mar, ai

.Sun.

27th Mar. at

Wed,

30th Mar.. chi

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a.m.

HORSANG

SUISANG

MAUSANG"

7 An.

Sat.. 2nd April, RE .Sun., 3rd, April, at 7a8.01. Thura, 7th April, at 3 p.m.

For Freight and Passage apply toʻi--- JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., Telephone Central 215.

General Managers.

In the course of his lecture: Mraka vin Amey, Mejl & Kobe KUTSANG

tau via Swatow & S'hat Jackson sald':--

Tiau via Swatow & Shal UWONGSANG The gyroscopie compass la a ma-||Osaka vis Moji & Kohe chine which has the property of in-Tas via Salon & 8th! HANGSANG Heating true geographical north as Sandakan

the compared "seith

magneticStraits and Calcutta KUMSANG Mon., 11th April, at 3 p.m. north.

The magnetle COMPRAH noty it needle along the Hines of magnet force of the earth; the Kyrpscopic compuss aets the axis of its spinning wheel in the plane of the earth's meridian. The lines of the earth's magnetic field vary all over the surfaes. of the earth in an irregular manner. The earth's magnetié, paleis constantly Emoving, although it slow rate, and. as the lines of the earth's magnetic tored, are distributed by any mag- notic madurint by their vicinity, it is leal that the gyroscopic com pass, from anvigational point of view, has an enormous inherent ad- vantage over is older prototype the magnétic,

"MRS CHEYNEY."

LOCAL AM.C.'S LATEST SUCCESS.

WITTY MODERN COMEDY.

,,,

The Hong Kong Amateur Dramatic Club presented "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," a modern The gyroscopic compass consista comedy before a large audience la essentially of a heavy wheel rotated the Theatre Royal on Saturday at high speed by means of an elec night. The Melodians of HM.S. trie motor. This wheel is mounted fitania" provided an orchestra, in such a way that it will respond

Cast: to the force of gravity and to the rotation of the earth about its axia,

In order to understand the con- struction and operation of the gyro compass it is essential, of course; to have a clear understanding of fun- tamental gyroscopic phenomena.

Mr. Jackson went on to elaborate these phenomena in detail, and con-

Marselles, London, Dunkirk, Antwerp,cluded:

Natten & Hulk

"The Sperry gyro pilot is control

Mice Mles, Bandan, Antwerp & Bulled from the master compans, and soi Fingapo. Peung, Colombo & B'bay connected to the steering-gear that

seds and Lendon

. Singapore. Penang. Calamba, &. B'bay

Mais le

& Antwerp Kapore, Penang, Colombo & Bombay Marseilles & London:

1

lais

11 June

Sarees and London

10.902 95th June

*

Marseilles, London & Antwerp,

Oth July Marsellies, Fordon & Antwerp.

| 1020 23rd July arseilles and London

Fesent resnection from Post Said for Passengers and Cargo Chantantinople, Piranus Smyrna and other Levant Parts by steamers of Khedival Mail Steamship Cou

!

TAKADA

JANUS TILAWA

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

i 8,949 | 28th March Singapore.: Penang & Calcutta 4,824 17th April Sagapore, Penang & Calcutta 10:000) 26th Api Sinirapore, Penang & Calcutta

to

the

по

if the ship's heud deviates one-sixth of a degree from the set course the Erudder may be operated in such a direction as to bring the vessel back to her esursa. Actually it is usuall to attempt to keep the vessel us close to her course is one-sixth of a degree, but the apparatus is capable of working to as finë a limit as this.

Charles, Mr. M. M. Maas George M. J. Macready. William. Mr. B. S. C Brooks. Joan.Ms. A. N. Lucey. Mary. Mrs. E. Grossman. Willie Wynton-Mr. A.

Lady

Lucey..

Frinton Ms. J.

Hunt.

N.

F.

Mrs. Wynton-Mrs.. G.

Mr. A G.

Chubh.

Lord Dilling.

Bedells.

1.

Lord Elton-Mr. G. F. Hole. Mrs. Cheyney-Mrs. Anderson-

Morshead.

Mrs. Ebley-Ers. E. Davidson. Jim Mr. R. E. Lindsell. Roberts. Mr. T. V. Southam,

These accessories are merely men- Mr: Frederic Lonsdale's Mrs. tioned to show Fow mash can be ac-Cheyney was a thoroughly bad complished in connection with the woman. And what is more, a operation of the ship with the thoroughly bad crook. At least gyroscopie,, compass as compared we had decided she was bad until with the magnetic. Once you have we discovered that she was not a machine which will indicate ac-real crook. At any rate she had, eurately the vessel's course, and can

wero

Macready and Brooks) had great deal to, say, but their parts Mr. ably undertaken. Macreaty was perhaps

a little tiresome, but certainly. Cockney. Mr. Lucey one can always admire. und as the somewhat hen-pecked husband Willie Wynton) he did his work very cheerfully.

The structure creaked almost imperceptibly at first. and al though after the first act. the stiffness, wore off considerably, there still remained a certain läcky of movement. In other words, the characters. "were not always as naturally at their east, us, they might have been. Otherwise, the Hong Kong A.D.C. must be con- gratulated upon a very excellent and finished production. "A word of praise is specially due to the

DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE

AND

AMERICAN MAIL LINE

(Admin) Oriental Line)

JOINT TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE

A Regular Weekly Sailing

TO SAN FRANCISCO OR SEATTLE.

THE PRESIDENT LINERS”

S.S. "PRESIDENT CLEVELAND"

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will sail for

VICTORIA & SEATTLE

artistic manner in which both SHANGHAI

play and players were dressed..

Coming now to the play itself, which positively bristles with clever lines and sparkling re- partee, its wit is rather that of the rapier than the broad sword. In consequence there are, with few exceptions, no calla for sudden of laughter. The outbursts humour is never loud, but always telling, so that one is not allowed to become raucous in appreciation, but rather to bubble inwardly at the ever present undercurrent of witticism. The final denouement

when in Act 3 the house party assembles at Mrs. Ebley's break- fast table to sit in judgment upon the criminal Mrs. Cheyney, but succeeds only in having the tables

trinamit such heading electrically, on her own confession, done prac, it is obvious that by means of retically everything a woman could neatly turned upon them is most EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) this information, can be used ing woman and it the hands of some time before we see the last ays used do. Nevertheless, a truly charm-original and effective. May it be

* ST ALBANS | 4,500; 180 Aprik ARAFURA

TANDA

6,000 | 211th April

Munda, Sandakan, Thursday Island Townsville, Brisbanu, "Sydney, Melbourne,

| 8,950 3 June

ST. "ALBANS 1o 4,800 1st July ARAFURA

4.000 29th July Calls Kolambugan, but omits Sandakan. Regular monthly sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Australia.

In unval vessels the gyro compass Mrs. Anderson-Morshead, a very, of Mrs. Cheyney is, of course, used as the baseline lah, charming person indeed, as from which the gun fire control ar-Lord Elton might have remarked &paratus works.

The E&A. S.5. Co.,Ltd. steamers will also call at Shanghai, Iloilo.. Cebu.. Kolambugan, Tawan, Tigor, Darwin, or other ports en route as inducement

afters.

Frequent conacetions from Australia with the following:-

GERMANY'S NAVY.

If, therefore, Mrs. Cheyney was not very adept at her chosen call- Jing-and she evidently was not, for clever crboks are never found out-she was extremely clever at making herself attractive as one "One hundred per cent. of her sex, the ability to do which efficient is the watchword of the is.not by any means given to all Mrs. Cheyney was the new German Navy, says "the women. "Daily News" The Navy estim-central figure upon which the play

-H. L. W.

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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

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The C.PS. R.M.S. "Empress of Canada" will not sail for Manila until after repairs have been com- plete+

The B. 1. a.. Janus" left Singa- pore for this port on March 10. p.m., ardie due here on March 23, p.m.

The . . .. "Teesta" left Singa-

The Union S.S. Company's steamery to the United Kingdom vis Newates for 1927, amounting to turns and. Mrs. Anderson- pare for this port on March 18, p...

Zealand Vancouver, San Francisco, etc

The P. & D. Royal Mail steamers to London vig Suez Canal.

The P. & Branch Service of steamers to London via the Cape.

Loudut via Panama Canal:

""""

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

TILAWA

... 10,000. | 22nd March| Kobe

4,824 26th March Shanghai, Moj, Kobe & Osaka

at Vancouver on

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Do or

£11,000,000; represent an increase Morshead acted the difficuit rope and is due here on March 25, 4.m. The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress of of £1,255,000. included is pro with the air of a professional.. vision for four cruisers of the Always self-possessed, never hur-Asia" left Yokohama on March 18, The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and Emden type, 12 destroyers and ried she did, perhaps errand de

March 27. a torpedo boat. To perfect the amusing too easily the sang froid The m.v. Japan" (Swedish East Diesel engines, from which low of the experienced crook, rather Asiatic Co., Ltd.), left Antwerp on fuel consumption and a reduction than the uncertain attitudo a con- March 17, and is due here in the weight of machinery is ex-verted shop girl from Clapham about April: 29.

A rifling pected, the Navy Department will should have shown.

point, however, and who would'

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. spend £100,000.

Nearly half a million will be nut. by the way, have felt con- fident and bald with the loyal.

Consignets of "cargo ex spent on dredging a new channel moral support of Charles, her sup-"General Metzinger, are reminded hat the Wilhelmshaven base.

Substantial grants will also be posed butler, but in reality, con- that claims must be sent to "the federate? The character of this Agent before March 26 or they will made for anti-gas appliances, master criminal, as portrayed by not be recognized. new mines, and anti-submarine Mr. Maas, was well and carefully drawn. Always suave and polish- The fleet commission includes ed, we had here a picture of the four battleships and five gentleman turned crook, the col- cruisers. The German Fleet May Moj Kabe, Osaka and Yokohama

lege man, in short, who found life already the most powerful in the in ordinary very dull.. Baltic, and its influence will soon

JANUS

TRESTA LABORE MALWA DELTA ARAFURA

JEYPORE NELLORE KHIVA

NYANZA MORKA TANDA

ایا

4296

27th March 6,252 27th March

10,80 1st Apri

5,397 4,000 7.848 | 12th April

141 Abril 141 AF! 6th April

0.858. 15th April

9,135 13th April

7.028 29th April 10.063

20th April

| 8,968 | 8th

Amoy, Moj & Kobe

shanghai. Moji & Kobe

Shanghai, Mo & Kobe

Shanghai, Mpi & Kobe

Mosi. Kobe, Draka & Yokohama Shanghai,

and Kobe

lind Koba

Shanghai, Shanghai, Moji and Kobe

Shanghai. Moji & Kobe

Shanghai. Moj & Kobe

Aft dutes are approzimute and subject to alleration without notice. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.

• Passengers for Rangoon trust defray their own Hotel expenses ut

Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.

Ali Cabins ara, Bated with Electric Fans free of charge.

S

Steumers on London and Australian Lines are Atted with Laundries.

gear.

Playing opposite the leading

be fel in a wider area, at the lady. Mr. Bedells as Lord Dilling, present rate of progress.

the man about town, the man with a reputation as an unprincipled lady killera thoroughly likeable "fellow for all that-und finally the perfect lover, played very con- vincingly. He seemed positively to revel in the part, acting

CONSIGNEES.

Parrels measuring not more than 2 ft. x 2ft x 1ft will be received SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES throughout with an experienced

at the Company's Office up to Noon on the day previous to sailing.

For further Information, Passage Freights, Handbooks, etc., apply to:--

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.

P. &.0. Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONGKONG.. Agents.

ነፃ

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

CONSIGNEE NOTICE.

HE Steamship.

TGENERAL METZINGER"

&c.

BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE ed that their goods with the tention to detail was gratifying

JOINT SERVICE OF THE

BLUE FUNNEL" LINE.

(OCEAN 9.8. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL Š.N. CO, LTL.

AND

'AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE

(ELLERMAN & RUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.).

S.Š. “ATREUS"

5.S. TEUCER"

SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG.

Via Suez Canal

Via Suez Canal

9.8. "CITY OF DUNKIRK" Via Fuez Canal

S.S. "EUMAEUS"

Via Suez Canal

25th March..

8th April, 22nd April

8th May. 22nd May.

8.S. "CITY OF DERBY" Vin Buca Cana! Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners' Option

Subject to change without riotiça.

For Freight and particulara apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE or THE BANK LINE, LTD., Hong Kong. Hong Kong & Canton: JARDINE, MATHESON & CO, LTD., Canton

and finished touch and putting himself on thorough good terms with his audience from the out- set. Mr. Hole as the priceless Lord Elton had obviously lavished a great deal of care upon the char- BRINGING CARGO from Marsailles, acter. His portrayal of the titled but brainless ass with money CONSIGNEES are hereby inform- was never overdone, and the at-

exception of Opium, Treasure and indeed. If we began in despising Valuables are being landed and him as a selfish creature, we end- stored into the Godowns of the ed by voting him not, HONG KONG KOWLOON WHARF such

bad

chap after & GODOWN CO., LTD., KOW-all. The lesser roles in the LOON, whence delivery may be persons of Mrs. E. Davidson as obtained immediately after landing. Mrs. Ebley, Mrs. J. H. Hunt as All elalma must be sent in to me Lady Frinton hd would insist, Jon or before SATURDAY, the 26th

instant or they will not be re by the way, upon addressing Lord Elton as Dilling, surely not in- cognized.

DAMAGED PACKAGES will be tentional?), Mrs. G. F. Chubb as examined by the Company's Bur- Mrs. Wynton and Mrs. E. Gross- veyor, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas man as Mary were all quite handled. Mrs. A. N. in the presence of the Consignees capably

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at 10 am on WEDNESDAY, the Lucey as Joan was distinctly a 23rd March, 1927.

success. She acted in most spirit- No.Fire Insurance will be effected ed and natural manner and is by us in any case, whatever,

J. LIMAGE,

Hong Kong, 17th March, 1927.

Agent.

evidently destined for bigger things. Neither Mr. Lindsell (Jim), nor Mr. Southam (Roberts) and the two footmen (Messrs.

9.3.

via

KOBE

YOKOHAMA

MIDNIGHT

TUESDAY

MARCH 22nd

fnstead of 2.Ou a.m. Wednesday, March 23rd as previously advertised.

S.S.

"PRESIDENT MADISON"

}

will sail for

MANILA

3.00 p.m. TUESDAY

MARCH 22nd

and not at 6.90 p.m. Monday March 21st

as previously advertised.

For Passenger and Freight Rates apply to ROBERT DOLLAR CO.

GENERAL AGENTS.

Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building. Ground Floor

!! Telephones Contral 2477, 2476 & 795,

..

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: MANIFESTO" HONGKONG..

Codes Used: A1, A.B.C: Fifth Edition: Engineering: First and Second Edition;

Western Union and Walking.

DOCK OWNERS, SHIP BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS

MAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTE

ELECTRICIANS.

T. S. S. “SIANG WO"

*JOILER

Passenger & Cargo River Steamer, built and engined at Kowloon Dock, by the Hongkong

& Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., to the order of he Indo-China Steam Navigation, Co., Ltd,

for service on the Middle Yangtze, Hankow-I-chang.

Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:

R. M. DYER, B.Sc., M.IN.A., Kowloon Dock, Hongkong

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