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SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1927.

P.&O.-British India Apcar and

Eastern & Australian Lines

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

TAKING CARGO

FOR

STRAITS, JAVA, BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF, WEST INDIES, MAURITIUS, 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. (Under Contract with H.M. Government.)

S. S.

From

Tons Hongkong

Destination

Marseilles, London & Antwerp

HISTORIC EVENT.

PILGRIMAGE TO ST. JOHN'S ISLAND,

THE CHINA MAIL.

· TWO MORE.

SHITS OF À BYGONE AGE.

MGR, WALSH'S CONSECRATION. FATED FOR THE SCRAP HEAP.

K

Talicio

PIRATED BY DINGHY, DOLLARISTEAMSHIP LINE

JUNK'S CREW NAILED BELOW

HATCH,

came

barques which used to run to the chopper. They went on board

AND

AMERICAN MAIL LINE

::

-- (Admiral Orfental Line)'.

JOINT TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE

A Regular Weekly Sailing"

TO SAN FRANCISCO OR SEATTLE.

THE “PRESIDENT LINERS”

TO SAN FRANCISCO VIA HONOLULU, SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA. "THE SUNSHINE BELT"

PRESIDENT PIERCE PRESIDENT TAFT

PRESIDENT JEFFERSON PRESIDENT GRANT

Tuesday, May 24th

.Tucaday,

Tuesday, June 7th.

June 21st.

.Tuesday,

July 5th.

.Tuesday,

July 19th.

Thereafter Fortnightly Sailings on Tuesdays.

HONG KONG TO EUROPE SPECIAL LOW RATES.

Via San Francisco or Seattle.

£120 £112

Arriving in harbour at 7.15 a.m., yesterday, the master of a fishing boat has reported a piracy On the 21st of this month, the The number of big sailing ships to the police. At 1 p.m. on the "Kinshan" will leave Hong Kong in the world is steadily decrenaing, previous day the boat was an wan pugrims to the Sand each obituary causes fresh sor-chored in Chungsan harbour near

now, inore commonly known as

row among enthusiasts on the old Saiwan when a dinghy Sancian or St. Jonn's 18lann.

She had on board The Superior or the daryknou chips. Shipping interests in Liver-alongside. Miasioners, is to de consecrated pool will well remember Messrs. S. two men, one armed with a re- Disnop on the 2nd, and he has Wakeham and Son's fleet of iron volver and the other with a cnosen as spot for as coisecra South American coast, and will be the fishing boat and drove the tion owing to its associations with sorry to hear that one of the ships master and his family into the

who Aavier

de that has just gone is the old there in 1652.

Talen," which was built for them hold, nailing down the hatch cover. The pirates then sailed Xavier, at a time when a rigid in 1889 by Messra, R. and J.. Evans law Darrea China to a foreign-on the Mersey, says a Liverpool the boat to Hakang, Lantac ers, determined to try and enter, paper. She and six of her consorts Island where they took ashore He reached pancian in 1552 out he were all roughly contemporary and money, clothing and jewellery

on ine is.and of about the same size, 1,100-ton worth $166. An hour later the PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, contracted lever

barques. That was before the Ger- boat people managed to force where he died.

man competition had made itself open the hatch and sailed their in 1639 a tombstone was erect felt so severely on the west coast, boat back to Hong Kong.

in 1700 and they were just good, honest in his honour. ed Chaper was out by Mgr. Turcotta. ships without anything very parti This was later reduced to ruins, calar about them, either as regards but the stone of 1639 is now in speed or equipment. She ran re

gularly and with very fair luck until An enjoyable time, in spite the centre of the new

1908, when she was sold to the Nor- of the close weather, was spent which was erected in 1870 by wegians and renamed "Dagny." She at St. John's Cathedral Hall last Mgr. Gumemum, the first Prefect made many visits to the west coast night on the occasion of a Apostoae of the two Provinces after that but she was employed all dance, organised by St. Peter's of awangtung and Kwangsi.

over the Seven Seas, and during the Young Men's Club. Many young Mgr. Walsh has made a very war was kept running regularly be happy choice in selecting San tween the United States, Rio, and couples danced to the music of It is now ten years since the River Plate, a trade on which the "Titania" band and the even- In 1921 ing was voted a great success, more thanks being expressed to Mr. there has been a pilgrimage to she earned big dividends. Sancian. Those who took part in she was laid up for rather

than two years, but was recom-Geo, Zimmern, the energetic Hon. the memorable pilgrimage from missioned again, and contrived to Secretary, whose efforts on be- Hong Kong in 1917 will doubtless get good charters, visiting, Liver-half of the Club in many social be keen on making a second visit pool in August, 1928, with a cargo activities have met with so much angkang

The consecrating Prelates will from Arendal. At the end of last be Bishop Fourquet of Canton, Bishop Nunes of Macao and Bishop Valtorta of Hong Kong. British shipbreakers, an interest- Monday is the next item in the May ing commentary when one considera summer season's programme, and June Those wishing to join the pil how we were constantly being bent on Tuesday a debate will take June grimage can arrange details with on by the Continental scrappers place at the Club House on the Jun Bishop Valtorta at the R.C.nly a year ago. The other ship motion "That Modern Fashions June

shipbreakers' yard in older but leas of our "Grandparents,"

thely interesting. For the "Asalon" whe built as the German barque "Spica" motion being led by Mr. Wm. Joly 1876. Howard, seconded by Mr. R. S. Aug. by Ulrich, of Vegesack, In She was quite a smart little ship in Jennings and the opposition by her way, with a gross tonnage of the Rev., W. R. Cannell, M.A., ruther less than 960, and ran under seconded by Mr. E, R. Price. the German flag until 1898, when The case relating to the 40 pigs she was sold to the Norwegians. She which were said to have formed continued in the tramping business, part of the booty of a junk but changed hands in 1916when piracy was proceeded with be- another Norwegian firm bought her, fore Mr. W. Schofield at the and kept her in the Western Allan- tic all through the submarine war, Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, running her on much the same when five of the eight accused routes

followed by the "Talca." She were, discharged on account of old

the Tyne in insufficient evidence,

According to Mr. A. E.. Hall, has not been a for the prosecution, the 'crew of to British waters. In 1922 she was the junk in front of the pirated again transferred in Norway and renamed "Asalea," after which her.

year, she arrived at Garston from success. It is announced that a Sheep Harbour, and was there sold moonlight bathing picnic of

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From

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Convicting with From

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May

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July 2

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July J

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the

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PIRATE BOOTY?

FORTY PIGS IN POLICE COURT CHARGE.

CONSIGNEES.

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frequent visitor

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) one heard gun firing, and saw visits were rather more frequent,

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6,950 3rd June 4,600 1st July 6,000 | 29th July Regular monthly sailings from Hungkung to Japan and Hongkong to Australia.

The E. & A. S.S. Co., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghai, Iloilo. Cebu, Holambugan, Tawan, Timor, Darwin, or other porta en route as inducement

offera.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:- The Union S.S. Company's steamers Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.

CONSIGNEE NOTICE.

the boat being captured, but in although she spent most of her time THE Steamship evidence none of the witnesses between the Central American concerned substantiated this Sates and France. In her case she statement.

Mr. Hin Shing-lo, for the de- fence laid stress on this point and also pointed out the difference in the dates of the alleged piracy. One witness deposed that it Oc- curred on April 19 while another held that it was April 20.

Mr. Lo also held that evidence.

"D'ARTAGNAN"

is to be broken up by the Italians, BRINGING CARGO from Marseilles, who are attempting to clear a last &c. also Cargo from Nantes, La Pal- cargo from Havre. It remains to be lice, ex 8.8. "Formigny" cargo from ex.. 8.8. "Ville de seen whether the recent proposal in Bordeaux Finland will give these old wind-Verdun," &c.

the

jammers a haven under that fag, CONSIGNEES are hereby inform- or whether the scrappers' yard is ed that their goods with the only port for which they can exception of Opium, Trensura-and now hope to clear.

Valuables are being, landed and stored into the Godowns of the HONG KONG KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD., KOW. obtained immediately after landing. LOON, whence delivery may be

Shadows Before.

to the United Kingdom vin New of identification of the pigs was)

not conclusive as at most the various witnesses were able to COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED, recognise only two or three

The P. & O. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suez Canal. The T. & 0. Branch Service of steamers to London via the Cape,

of

the animals. The onus of proof

The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and of guilty knowledge, Mr. Lo London via Panama Canal,

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

KASHMIR

TALAMBA

MIRZAPORE MANTUA ST. ALBANS KALYAN MACEDONIA

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contended, lay with the prosecu- tion.

IN THE "MAIL."

Entertainments.

A

All claims must be sent in to me on or before THURSDAY, the 19th instant, or they will not be re- cognized.

DAMAGED PACKAGES will be examined by the Company's Sur- veyor, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas "Soul in the presence of the Consignees

May 14-Queen's Theatre; Buater Mr. Schofield decided to dis- Kenton in "Seven Chances"; Raffles, charge the last five accused the Man of Mystery,

May 14-Star Theatre; although Mr. Hull argued that

Mates," they were equally liable because

May 14-World Theatre; they were members of the crew Many Kisses." Amoy, Maji, Kohe, Yokohama & Osaka of the junk on which the pigs May 14-Tea Dance, Cafe Rea-

were transferred after the piracy.taurant Parisien, 4.30 p.m. Dinner by us in any case whatever.

The other three accused were Danco, 8 p.m. remanded for a week.

8,985 14th May

Noon.

Shanghai, Mojl & Kobe

8,018 17th May

0a.m.

0,715 17th May 10,946 27ti May .4,500 7th June 9.144 10th June 11,120 24th June 6,980 29th June

Shanghai, Moji & Kobe

Shanghai, Moji & Kobe

Moji, Kobe, Osaka and Yokohama

Shanghai, Moji & Kobe

Shanghal, Moji. Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama

• Will not take passengers northwards.

All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.

Passengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expenses" ni Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steame.

All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge.

Steamers on London and Australian Liner are fitted with Laundries,

ADMIRAL FREMANTLE..

May 14-Occult

at 10 a.m. on MONDAY, the 16th "Two instant

Demonstration

by Prof. Harry Pisler at Lee Theatre, East Point, 9.15 p.m. May 14-Farewell Concert by St.

In 1857 Admiral Sir Edmund Stephen's Girls' College Students, Fremantle, then a lieutenant, sail-in the Great Hall of the College, ed to the Cocos Keeling Islands in 8 p.m.

hie man-o'-war, the "Juno," and May 14 Opening performance of forinally annexed them 10 the Isako's. European Circus.

British Empire in the name of her Majesty Queen Victoria.

May 17-Star Theatre; The Wil- bur Players in their latest come- Admiral Fremantle, who will be dies and dramas..

Sports.

91 years old in June, was present

in Chelsea Town Hall at the annual May 14-Eighth Tournament of meeting of the local branch of the the II.K. Boxing Assen., Theatre Navy League on April, 7 when this Royal; 9.15 pint incident was recalled and cheered May 18-Postponed Exhibition

Parcels measuring not more than 23% ft. x 2 ft. x 1 ft. will be received to the echo by a large audience. Tennis Match in aid of M.C.L.,

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

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

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.

P. & O. Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONGKONG.

Agents.

The story was told by Sir Ernest p.m.. Birch, the distinguished Colonial

May 24-Meeting of Fanling administrator, who was born in Hunt Steeplechases.

Auction. 1857.

When Licut. Fremantle reach- May 18-Auction of, household! sent his Ang lieutenant to the furniture by Messrs. Lammert senior officer of three Russian Bros., at 23, Humphreys Bldg., ships lying, close to the "Juno" Kowloon, 2:45 p.m. with the following message: "At midday I shall hoist the White May 16-Mecting of Members of Ensign, and you will salute it."the Hong Kong General Chamber

was broken.

May It was immediately

annual 17-Forty-sixth greeted with a salute from each of meeting of the Canton Insurance the Russian ships. Lieutenant Co., Mesara Jardine Matheson's Fremantle then proclaimed the an-offices, noon.

Meetings.

BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE. Promptly at midday the Ensign of Commerce, City Hall, 4 p.m.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE

"BLUE FUNNEL”

LINE.

(OCEAN 8.8. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL S.N. CO., LTD.)

ANDR

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE

(ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL 8.S. CO., LTD.) SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG,"

8.8. "ELPENOR"

Via Suez Canal: 8.8. "CITY OF KOBE" Via Suez Canal.

5th June. 19th June.

nexation to a handful of Scotemen May 20--Fifty-fourth meeting of who occupied the felands. He also Unton Insurance Society of Canton, left a letter to the name effect ad- Union Bldg. 11 am MA dressed to the first officer who May 20-Fifty-eighth meeting of should be deputed by the Govern- the China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. ment of India to take charge. In Union Bldg. 11.20 a.m. 1885 I was sent to the islands in Miscellaneous. charge, Sir Ernest added, and the May 15-Bocial Gathering, St. letter was duly delivered to me, Folin's Cathedral Hall, after even-

The aged Admiral, who still re-song.

tains much of his youthful vigour, May 16-Moonlight plente of St.

Steamers proceed via Sues Canal or Panama Canal at Owners Option. smiled broadly as Sir Ernest Birch Peter's Young Men's Club,

Subject to change without notice.

For Freight and particulars apply to

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

told the reminiscence. He turned May 17 Last deba of St. towards the audience to acknow-Peter' Young Men's Club, at Club ledge their applause with a wave House, 8,80 pm

of the hand. Immediately after Parades) wards he stood to sing lustily with June 2King's Birthday Parade, them "Land of Hope and Glory."Happy Valley, 9 a.m.-

Aug. 10

Aug. 20

#

Arriving at

Pith-Cbrg June 93 Corg 'hmpin July 1 8 Cbrg-8 hapin July Cbrg-hipt July 18 Path-bry July 21 brg-6'impan July 29 T'uth-brg Ang. 7 Oleg Shapin Aug. 12 C'big-hmpta

F'mth Cbrg

Aug. Aug. 29

Chg hmpts Aug. 30 Chrg-Shinin

No. 9

TO SEATTLE AND VICTORIA VIA SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.

"THE FAST SHORT ROUTE” ·

PRESIDENT LINCOLN Wedne day, May 18th 9 a.m.

PRESIDENT MADISON

PRESIDENT JACKSON. PRESIDENT MCKINLEY PRESIDENT LINCOLN

***

Wednesday, June 1st.

Wednesday, June 15th.

Wednesday, June 29th.

,Wednesday, July 13th.

Thereafter Fortnightly Sailings on Wednesday,

TO EUROPE AND NEW YORK. VIA MANILA, STRAITS, COLOMBO, SUEZ-

PORT SAID-ALEXANDRIA NAPLES GENOA-MARSEILLES,

Thence to BOSTON and NEW YORK. FRESIDENT HARRISON ...Tuesday, May 24th 6.00 a.m.

PRESIDENT MONROE PRESIDENT WILSON PRESIDENT VAN BUREN PRESIDENT POLK

Tuesday, June 7th 8.00 a.m. .Tuesday, June 21st 8.00 a.10. ..Tuesday, July 5th, 8.00 dm. Tuesday, Aug. 2nd 8.00a.m.

Thereafter Fortnightly. Sailings on Tuesdays,

TO MANILA.

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND PRESIDENT. HARRISON PRESIDENT MADISON PRESIDENT PIERCE PRESIDENT MONROE

Day 16th 6.00 p.m. .May 24th 6.00 a.m.

May 24th 6.00 p.m.

'May 30th

June 7th

6.00 p.m. 8.00 a.m:

For. Passenger and Freight Rates apply, to

No Fire Insurance will be effected THE ROBERT DOLLAR CO

J. LIMAGE,

Agent. Hong Kong, 10th May, 1927.

GENERAL AGENTS.

Hong Kong and Shanghai Rank Building, Ground Floor Telephone. Central 2477, 2478 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 Watkins.

LOCK OWNERS, SHIP BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS, ELECTRICIANS:

S.S. TAIPING?

Speed 14.77 LHP. 4090 D.W. 4215 tons.

Built and engined by the Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co, Ltd.

Please address

to the C

M. DYER, B.Sc. N MINA

Kowloon Dock," Hangko

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