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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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.)

†IIYEIZAN

KHIVA

From

Tera Hongkong

About

8. 5.

↑ MANTUA

10,046 10 Der.

Noon.

MARU

4,614

12th Dec.

9.135

17th Dec.

KASHGAR

9,005 24th Dec.

1929

MOREA

10,953 | 7th

Jan.

KALYAN

9.144 7th

Jan.

DEVANHA

MALWA

8,156 21st

10,080

་

KHYRER

MACEDONIA

• KHIVA

KASHMIR

KARMALA

MANTUA

4th

Jan.

Feb.

9,114 | 18th Feb. 11.120 3rd Mar. 9,135 10th *Mar. 3,085 17th Mar. 0.128 24th Mar. 10,946 31st Mar.

*KALYAN - 0144 | 7th Apl.

Destination

Marscilles and London

Singapore, Colombo & Bombay Straits & Bombay Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hull

Marseilles & London Straits & Bombay Marviller, London, Antwerp & Huli

Marseilles & London.

Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hull Marseilles & London

Marseilles, London & Antwerp Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hull

Marseilles & London Marseilles & London Marseilles, London & Antwerp

MONGOLIA 16,504 | 14th April | Marseilles & London

Not carrying passengers.

U. S. SHIPPING.

MR. O'CONNOR'S DUAL ROLE

THE CHINA MAIL,

Mr. T. V. O'Connor, chairman of

A FINE TESTIMONY. MASTER OF NIAGARA

CAPT. A. C. SHOWMAN'S DEATH.

LINER THAT RUNS LIKE HIGH-CLASS CAR.

Lord and Lady Kylsant returned

to England on October 24 by the motorship "Carnavon Castle," the latest addition to the South African mail service.

Sydney, Nov. 6. Captain A. C. Showman, of the

Union Line, died at a private hon- pital in Sydney on Nov. 5. He was aged 55.

to

the United States Shipping Board, under resolution unanimously adopted by the latter, has supplant- ed General A. C. Dalton as presi- dent of the Merchant Fleet Corpora-

The late Captain Showman, who tion, to serve in the dual role of

was master of the liner "Niagara," head of both organisations. At the

In an interview, Lord Kylsant last.

was married on the voyage before same time the seven members of said: "I have had. the opportunity the Shipping Board (the chairman of studying at first hand the per- Sydney the late shipmaster asked During the last voyage of the "Niagara" from Vancouver Included) become the board of trustees of the corporation as "the

formance of the high-powered to be relleved of his command at real governing body," and General motor-engine as applied to a large Auckland because of illness, and Dalton retains his Government passenger liner, and I am more than another master took charge. Cap- position in the capacity of vice-pre satisfied with the result. Through- tain Showman came sident and general manager of the out our tour of nearly 14,000 nauti-passenger. corporation. Thue the reorganisa-cal milea, the two Harland-B. and Joining the Union Company in tion of the Fleet Corporation has W. eight-cylinder, double acting 1903 as second officer, he had rapid motor-angines have worked with the promotion, later commanding most Mr. O'Connor, interrogated con-smoothness and emelency of of the company's vessela, cerning whether he discussed the high-class motor car, and the views reorganisation of the Fleet Corpora- tion during his conference with President Coolidge, declined to affirm or deny that the matter had been presented to the President for consideration.

been effected.

I have so long held regarding the value of the internal-combustion en- gines for marine propulsion have been strengthened and confirmed."

Lord Kylsant also said, the general Impression he gained in In an authorised statement fol- South Africa, was that there was lowing the Board's action Mr. a distinctive optimistic tone in re- O'Connor said that it was his begard to agricultural, mineral, com- lief that "this change in procedure mercial and industrial outlook in will have the effect of facilitating the Union, and there are at present the carrying on of the work which all the elements which make for has been accomplished during the continuous development and pros- paat year, which from the stand-perity. Given reasonably favour- point of administrative and operat-able conditions, South Africa should ing results has been one of the most experience a period of even greater successful in the history of the progress and prosperity than in the Merchant Fleet Corporation."

past.

However, Mr. O'Connor In his statement reveals that "in order to place the business operations of

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CONSIGNEES. LLOYD TRIESTINO N. CO.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

M.V. "REMO" From Trieste, Venice, Brindisi, Port Said, Massaua, Aden, Karachi, Colomba, Penang and Singapore.

ПONSIGNEES of Cargo are here- by informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and

Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- pany, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery

Optional Cargo will be forward- ed.unless notice to the contrary, be given before 8th instant.

the Shipping Board on a basis as MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. may be obtained. nearly as possibly upproximating the standard commercial practice (and recognising the necessity of placing in the hands of a single executive ample authority and con- trol to properly conduct the affaire

The B. I. 8.8, "Gormula" left Singapore for this port on De-

No claims will be admitted after cember 2 at pan., and is due here the Goods have left the Godowns, Monday morning.

and all Goods remaining undeliver- The Ben Line as. from Middlesbro', Antwerp, Lon-ject to rent.

"Bendoran" ed after the 14th inst, will be sub- don and Straits is due to arrive here on Monday.

of the Merchant Fleet Corporation. such executive reporting to the Shipping Board as to a board of directors it was necessary under

All claims against the vessel the articles of incorporation of the

must be presented to the Under- Merchant Fleet Corporation to elect Singapore for this port yesterday or they will not be recognized.

The P. & O. 5.3. "Kalyan" left signed on or before the 24th Inst. the chairman of the Shipping Board at 7 n.m. with the outward English All broken, chafed, and damaged

Passengers to Singapore only. Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to the president of the Merchant Fleet Malls, and is due here on Decem- Goods are to be left in the Godowna, Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Porte by steamers of the Corporation and chairman of the Khedival Mall Steamship Co.

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

TILAWA GARMULA TAKLJWA

| 10,006 | 14th Dec. | Singapore, Penang & Calcutta '

5,254 10th Jan. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta 7,996 14th Jan. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta

B. I. Apear Line steamers have excellent accommodation for Int and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and curry a qualified surgeon.

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)

* ST. ALBANS 4,500 | 30th Dec, Manila, Port Helland, Sandakan,

ARAFURA

affers.

-1028

ber 14 at about 4 pm.

The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress of R.N.R.) (from Manila) is due here Russia" (Capt. A. J. Hosken,

board of directors.

Explaining the status of General Dalton under the reorganisation, Chairman O'Connor insisted that the former head of the Fleet Cor-on Monday afternoon and will berth poration will be vested "with the ata buoy off Kowloon Dock. She same administrative powers and will leave here for Victoria and duties which he has heretofore exer- Vancouver, B.C., vin Shanghai, cised na president of the corpora Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama at tion, responsible to the board of noon on the 4th January, (Wednes-] trustees (now the Shipping Board) day), 1928. for results in operation."

HUSTLE AT TYNE SHIPYARD.

JUSTLE

The as. "Calulu” (D. & Co.) sailed from Rabaul on November 30, and is expected, here on De- cember 13.

Where they will be examined on the 14th inst., at 10 a.m. by our sur veyors Messrs. Goddard & Douglas. No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by

DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents.

Hong Kong, 8th December, 1927.

SERVICES-CONTRACTUELS DES

· MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. CONSIGNEE NOTICE.

THE Steamship

TH

The m.v. "Delhi" (Swedish East A smart performance was accom-Asiatic Co., Ltd.), left Rotterdam Thursday Island, Townsville, Bris-plished at Sir W. G. Armstrong on December 6 and is due here on 4,000 27th Jan. bane, Sydney & Melbourne.

Whitworth and Calls at Port Holland.

Cols shipyard, or about January 13. Wallsend-on-Tyne on October 24, The ss. "Corby Castle" (D. & L Regular monthly sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to

"ANDRE LEBON" when within five minutes of the Co.) sailed from Honolulu Australia.

Inunch of the "Varand." 8,500 tons November 26, and is due in Manila SEILLES, &c., also cargo from on BRINGING CARGO from MAR- The E. & A. S.S. Co., Ltd., ateamars will also call at Shanghal, Hollo, Cebu, deadweight, building for the Bal- on January 1, 1928. Kolambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other parts en route as inducementtic Trading Co., Ltd., the keel

The M.V. "Viminale" (D. & Co.) cargo from Havre & Cognac ex 8.8. Bordeaux ex S.S. "VENÜS" and plates of a sister ship for the same sailed from Aden on December 5, "LIEUT. DE LA TOUR." owners were laid. The "Varand" and is due here on January 6, water 1928.

CONSIGNEES are hereby inform- when numbers of workmen sprang into the launching ways and re-East Asiatic Co., Ltd.), left Rot Valuables are being landed and

The M.V. 3.8. "Canton" (Swedish ed that their goods with

exception of Oplum, Treasure and placed the

blocks and the keel terdam on November 22, and is due stored into the Godowns of the alung into position on the blocks.

Mies Beryl Weatherley, who christened the "Varand," also laid one of the keel plates..

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-

The Union 8.8. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom vis New had scarcely touched the Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, ote.

The T. & O. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suez Canal.

The P. &0. Branch Service of steamers to London vin the Cape,

The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and plates, weighing 32 cwts, were here on or about January 6,

London via Panama Canal.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

*GARMULA KALYAN

TAKLIWA DEVANHA

DELTA ARAPURA MALWA KHYBER

KHIVA

5,254 14th Dec. Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Osakas 9,144 15th Dec. Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama

Moji, Kobo & Osaka Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Moji & Kobe

10 a.m. 7.936 21BL Dec. 8,155 24th Dec.

1928 8,037 int Jan. 3rd Jan. 0.000 10.980 7th Jan.

9,114

21st Jan. 28th Jan. 4th Feb. 7th Fels. 18th Feb. 18th Feb.

9.136

MACEDONIA 11.120

TANDA

KASHMIR

KALYAN

MANTUA

ST. ALBANS

8,085

6,960

9.144 10,940

4,600

Moji, Kobe, Onaka “& Yokohama Shanghai, Mofi, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Mojl, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Moji & Koba Shanghai, Maji, Kobe & Yokohama Maji, Kobe, Onaka &

saka & Yokohama Shanghal, Moll, Kobe & Yokohina Shanghai, Moji & Kobe. Shanghai, Moji, Kolie & Yokohama. Moji, Kobe, Osake & Yokohama Shanghal, Moll, Kobe & Yokohama, 30th Mar,

Shanghal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. 13th April Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama, 27th April

Shanghal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama 11th May Shanghal, Moll, Kobe & Yokohams

Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama

2nd Mar.

6th Mar

MONGOLIA 16.504 17th Mar.

BIOREA

KASHGAR

MALWA

DEVANHA

10.059

9,005 10,980 9.155

MACEDONIA * 11,120 | 25th May

* Cargo only.

All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS. *Passengers for Rangoon mart defray their own Hotel expenses at Bingapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.

All. Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge.

ziners on London and Australian Lines are åtted with Laundries. Parcels measuring not more than 2% ft. x 2 ft. x 1 ft. will be received

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.

Agents.

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

BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE

"BLUE FUNNEL" LINE.

(OCEAN 8.S. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL S.N. CO., LTD.)

AND

AMERICAN & MANCHUKIAN LINE

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

Referring to the Incident, Sir Eustace L. Tennyson d'Eyncourt, a director of Armstrong Whitworths, Baid it was a unique performance so far as their shipyard was con- cerned, but he hoped it would be a precedent for other shipowners to foliow, a launch with another order.

Mr. A. 0. Goukassou, on behalf of the owners, remarked upon the pleasant relations between the firm and Armstrong Whitworths during the past twenty years, during which seven vessels were bullt.

CONSIGNEES" NOTICES.

the

HONG KONG KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD., KOW- LOON, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing. All claims must be sent in to me on or before FRIDAY, the 16th Consignees of ca.go ex 8.8. instant, or they will not be recog- "Kina" are reminded to take denised. livery of their goods which will DAMAGED PACKAGES will be be subject to rent after December examined by the Company's Sur- 11.

veyor, Mesara, Goddard & Douglas

Consignees of Cargo ex M.V. In the presence of the Consignees "Remo" are reminded to take de-nt 10 a.m. on TUESDAY, the 13th livery of their goods which will be December, 1927. subject to rent after December 14. No Fire Insurance will be effected

Consignees of Cargo ex 8.2. by us in any case whatever.

J. LIMAGE,

"Andre Lebon," are advised to send in all claims to the Agent be fore December 16.

Agent. Hong Kong, 7th December, 1927.

Like Your City Club

The smoking room aboard President Liners-dedi- cated to the man who likes a good smoke, companion- ship and the supreme enjoyment of genuine cravel comfort.

The magnificent President Liners are broad of beam and exceptionally steady. All are oil burners, swift express liners.

The public rooms are luxuriously appointed and inviting.

All staterooms are ourside, splendidly furnished and equipped with beds-13DE berths. Each room has hot and cold running water, also fans, wardrobe, thermos boucles and reading lamps. Private bath and showers in connection with magy rooms perfect the travel comfort of these giant passenger liners.

The Cuisine is world famous. The deliciously prepared menus will delight you. And how the orchestra adda zest to your dining.

The decks are spacious. The Glass-inclosed Promenade always popular. Deck sports, open air swimming pool, movies, evening dances,everything has been done to make your trip a happy one. Unexcelled anywhere is the courteous and efficient wxvin accorded you by the trained personnel aboard the President Liners,

The great frequency of sailings and the liberal stopover privileges of the Dollar Secunship and American Mail Lines have made the giant passenger linces out", standingly popular among travelers.

WEEKLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE

TO SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES

The Sunshine Belt via Honolulu Fortnightly sailings an Tracadays

Pres. Jackson Pree. McKinley Prea. (irant

Pres. Cleveland

TS SEATTLE and VICTORIA The Short, Straight Route to America Fortnightly sailings on Wednesdays

.Dec. 20th,

Jan. 3rd.

Prea Pierce. Dec. 14th 12.30 am. Pres, Taft

.Dec. 28th.

Jan, 17th.

Pres. Jefferson

Jan. 11th.

Jan. 31st.

Pres. Lincoln

,Jan. 25th,

Special Through Rates to Europe, via United States, £120, £112. Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of railway lines across United States and Canada, with Eberal atop-over privileges for sight-seeing.

To EUROPE and NEW YORK

ROUND THE WORLD

Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdaya via Manlion and New York.

Naples, Gerice, Macacilles, Pres. Garfeld ....Dec. 18th 8 m. Pres. Harrison ....Jan. 1st & n.m. Pres. Monroe .Jen. 15th 8 AJU.

Colombo, Saar Canal, Alexandria,

Pres. Wilson...Jan. 29th 8 a.m. Pres. Van Buren.Feb. 12th 8 m. Pres. Hayes. Feb, 26th 6 m.m.. YO MANILA

Pres. Jackson....Dec. 12th 6 p.m. Pres. Garfeld....Dec. 18th 8 am, Pres Taft.......Dec. 20th 6 p.m.

Pres. McKinley Dee: 28th 6 p.m. Pres. Harrison Jan. 3rd 6 am. Pres. Jefferson Jan. 3rd 6 p.m.

"For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information Apply to Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor Telephone Central 2477, 2478 and 795.

Cable Address **Dollar"

Dollar Steamship Line

› and

American Mail Line.

THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD.

ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. All work done in this establishment is guaranteed. We have over thirty years' experience. We own two Slipways and can accommodate any eraft of 200 feet long.

Town Offer: 64,' Connaught Rond Central, Hong Kong, Tel. Central No. 459. Shipyard: Sham-Sai-Fo, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel. Kowloon No. 9. Estimates furnished on application.

Hong Kong, April 1, 1924.

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.

DOCK OWNERS, SHIP BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS,

ELECTRICIANS.

· 8.8. - *MACHAON"

89. “CITY OF LAHORE”

S.S. "FYRRHUS”....................

8.8. "CITY OF BEDFORD"

88 "CITY OF KIMBERLEY”

S.S. "LYCAON"

Via Sur Canil

Via Suez Canal

Via Suez Canal

Via Suez Canal Via Suez Canal": Via Suez Canal

18th Dec.

27th Doc. 13th Jan, 23rd Jan 20th Feb

• Sth Mar,

Btsamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners' Option.

Bubject to change without notice:

For Freight and particulars apply to:

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE or THE BANK LINE, LTD, Hong Kong

Canadian Apples for Overseas Xmas

"Bay it with a Box of Canadlao Apples,; la the slogan being used this year by the Canadian Pacific Express Company in connection with the shipment of apples overseas as Christmas gifts. The idow of sending; gift apples, to England and other countries on the Continent has been approved by the general public to a much greater extent this year as evidenced by the Increase is shipments. The Above photographs shown. one of the standard boxed" in which the apples are shipped.. welghing fifty pounds and contains approximately 150 apples. The fruit no Me only, a very Line" advertisement: for the country, but makes an unusual for and acceptable, gift for friends "scross the water. 123

going forward on the Canadian Pacific paisenge liners piring between GAST Everything is done to insure rapid shipment of the fruit, the boxer

Montreal, Saint John and the British, Laten had the Continandas Pro ire quoted by the Company for: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Fr

BORE ► Canton: JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD, Canton, nevelkedik kakak na de kan genader aan KERATAKARAN men weakness

S.S. TAIPING.”

Speed: 111771HP/4090 D.W-4215 tons,

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