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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1928,

P. & 0.-British India Apcar and

Eastern & Australian

Lines

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

TAKİNG CARGO . FOR

THE CHINA MAIL,

COMING TO CHINA.

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9, AND

H.M.S. "CUMBERLAND,

OTHERS.

LATE NAVAL NEWS,

The first of the five new cruisers of the 1924 programme to bo placed in full commission will be the "Cumberland," Captain, A. L. Snagge, which was joined by a crow from Chatham Depot at that port on December 15, for service on the China Station. -Captain | Snagge joined the ship in August, after service as senior officer of the Reserve Fleet at the Nore. The exccutive officer is Commander H. H. Harwood, formerly Fleet Tor- pedo Officer in the Mediterranean flugship. Engineer Commander H. A. Sheridan, who last served afloat in the cruiser "Cambrian," is in charge of the ship's machin-

STRAITS, JAVA, BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF,ory.

WEST INDIES, MAURITIUS, EAST AND SOUTH AFRICA, ·

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

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

8. S.

Tons

From Hongkong About

DEVANHA

DELTA

MALWA

KHYBER

MACEDONIA

NELLORE

KHIVA

KASHMIR

KARMALA MANTUA

KALYAN MONGOLIA KOREA KASHGAR MALWA DEVANHA

8,155 21st Jan. 8,097 27th Jan. 10,996 4th Feb..

Feb, 9,114 18th 6,858 25th Feb. Brd Mar. 10tb Mar.

11,120 9,185

8,985

17th Mar. 9,128 24th Mar. 10,946 31st Mar. 9,144 7th Apl 10,604 14th April 10,963 28th Apr. 0,005 15th May 10.980 26th May 8,155 Bth June

MACEDONIA 11,120 23rd June

Destination

Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hull Strnits and Bombay Mules & London. Marsoilles, Londen, Antwerp & Hull Marselles & London arseilles & London

London

& Antworp London, Antwerp & Hall

Marseilles & London Marseilles & London Marseilles, London & Antwerp Marseilles & London Marseilles & London.

Marseilles, London & Antwerp. Marseilles & London Marseilles & London Marcelles & London

Passengers to Singapore only. Limited accommodation available for

2nd class passengers from Hong Kong to London. Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by steamore of the Thedival Mail Steamship Co.

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

SANTHIA TAKADA

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7,754 28th Jan. 6,949 12th Feb,

Singapore, Peanng' & Calcutta Singapore, Penang & Calcutta

B. L. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for Ist nd 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitied with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)

ARAFURA | 6,000 | 27th Jan, Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island,

Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney TANDA

} 6,950 | 2nd Mar. Melbourne. Regular monthly sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Australia.

The E. & A. S.S. Co., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghal, Iloilo, Cebu, Kolambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other ports on route as inducement offers.

Frequent connnetiana from Australia with the following:- The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.

The P. & O. Royal Mall steamers to London vin Suez Canal.

The F. & O. Branch Service of steamers to London via the Cape, The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

6,949 22nd Jan.

Sa.m. 9.114

22nd Jan. Ga.m. 9,196 3rd Fch.

4th

Feb.

MACEDONIA 11,120

TAKADA

KHYBER

KHTVA

TANDA

KARMALA

*NAGFORE

KASHMIR

KALYAN

MANTUA

6,958 2,128

7th Feb. 11th Feb.

6,289 17th Feb.

8,085 18th Feb.

9,144 18th Feb. 10,940 2nd Mar.

ST. ALBANS 4.500 6th Mar. 6,252 12th Mar.

• LAHORE

MONGOLIA MOREA KASHGAR

9,005 18th April MALWA

10,986 27th April DEVANHA

8,166 11th May MACEDONIA 11,120 | 26th - May ·

* Cargo only.

16.504 17th Mar. 10,953 30th Mar

Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka

Shanghal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama

Shanghai, Moji & Kobo

Shanghai, Mojl, Kobe & Yokohama Maji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama Kobe & Yokohama Shani

Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Moji & Kobe. Shanghai, Meli, Koba & Yokohama. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama

Moji, Kobe & Yokohama

Shangha!, Shanghai, Mojí, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghal, Mojt, Koba & Yokohama. Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghal, Moll, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghal, Mojt, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Mojl, Kobe & Yokohama

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 at llingspore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.

All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge. Sesamera on London and Australian Lines are fitted 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 previons to sailing.

Fer further Information, Passage Freight, Handbooks, etc, apply to:→ MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO. P. & O. Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONGKONG. Agents.

Of the other cruisers in the same programma the "Berwick" is still in commission with a two- Afths complement, and her data of completing to full crew is un- certain, but she is scheduled to be completed at Devonport by rld- February The "Cornwall" was commissioned at Devonport with a two-fifths complement on Decem- ber 6, and should be completed by

for

March 28. The "Suffolk." at Ports mouth, was commissioned trials on September 21. The "Kent," at Chatham, has not yet begun her trials, and is not due for completion until next May.

H.M.S. "Iroquols."

INDO-CHINA

STEAM NAVIGATION (0, LTD.

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SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

Destination

Steamer

Salling

Wed., 25th Jan, at-7a.m. Sun., 29th Jan, at 7a..

Tian via Swałow & Shai YATSHING Tiau via Swatow & S'hai FOOSHING Ttau via Swatow & Shal KWONGSANG.Wed., Ttau via Swatow & S'hal CHAKSANG...Sun., Osaka v. Amoy, Maji & Kobe FOOKSANG.. Osaka via Amoy, Shanghai, LAISANG

Canton

Moji & Kobe Canton

Straits and Calcutta

Straits and Calcutta Sandakon

1st Feb., at 7a.m.

Mon.,

5th Feb, at 7am. 18th Feb., at 7am.

FOOSHING KWONGSANG

,Sun., 20th Jan., at 7 a.m. - ........Thurs., 19th Feb., at 4a.m.

Wed., 26th Jen., at 9 a.m.

NAMSANG

Wed.,

1st Fab., at 9p.m.

KUMSANG

Tues.,

7th Feb., at 9p.m.

HINSANG

Wed.,

26th Jan, at 8p.

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

General Managers.

OREGON ORIENTAL LINE.

Operated for

UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD M.F.C. 3y COLUMBIA PACIFIC SHIPPING COMPANY. For PORTLAND- via KOBE, OSAKA & YOKOHAMA. S.S. "WEST NOMENTUM”

29th January.

FOR MANILA, ILOILO & CEBU. S.S. "WEST NIGER" S.S. "OAKRIDGE"

.24th January.

8th February.

· All saflings subject to change without notice, Through Bills of Lading issued to all rall Overland Points in the U.S.A., also to New Orleans, Savannah, Charleston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, via Panama Intercoastal ateamer.

ADDRESS:

Room 26, Bank of Canton Building,

6, Des Vœux Road Central Telephone Central 4871.

II.M.S. "Cornflower" is ordered to commission at the Nore en De- cember 29 as an independent com- mand, with the new Portsmouth crew of H.M.S. "Iroquois,” survey- ing vessel, for passage to the China station. The present .crew of the "Iroquois" joined her at Hong Kong on June 10, 1925, and have thus already completed their, 2-year commission. The "Corn- flower" has been refitted since her return from the Red Sen Division, where she was replaced by the "Dahlia." On her arrival at Hong Kong, the "Cornflower" will pay off and will recommission.with the present crew of the "Hollyhock," Commander R. B. T. Miles, for ser- vive in Ching The "Iroquoia" will also pay off and recommission with the erew from the "Cornflower," and her old crew from the "Cornflower," and her During harbour dredging opera- old crew will commission the tions at Ancona, workmen were sur- "Hollyhock", for passage to Eng-prised on Nov. 21 to see strange

land.

new

In Boxer Rising.

·TREASURE TROVE.

ORIGIN OF HOARD A MYSTERY.

Canton Agents: JOHN MANNERS & Co., LTD.

CONSIGNEES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.

From New York.

scintillations under the water, and Captain S. R. Bailey, C.B.E., then to find several gold coins in D.S.O. late Naval Assistant to the mud in their buckets. Continu- Lord Beatty at the Admiralty, takes ed hauls revented what promises to over command of the battleship be a substantial, and at the same "Renown." Captain Bailey has time inexplicable, treasure trove. been in the Navy since July, 1896, So far about one hundred pieces TCITY OF CALCUTTA”

Steamship

and was specially promoted to

have been found The money, lieutenant for services during the which is in good condition, is about having arrived, Consignees of Cargo war in China în 1900..

Appointments became operative the size of an English florin and by her are informed that all goods on December 20 of the officers who there are Seventeenth and Eigh- are being landed at their risk inte are going out to Chile to succeed teenth Century currencies. Some the hazardous and/or extra-hazar- the naval mission under Com- are inscribed "Belgrade" and others whence delivery may be obtained.

dous Godowns of Holt's Wharf, mander W. L. Jackson, D.S.0. "Republic of Nuremberg." The Among them is Lieut.-Commander news of the find has spread like Clayton, who was S.N.O. on the Yangtaze.

PASSENGER LISTS.

wild-fire at Ancona, causing the greatest excitement, and several pieces vanished before the Govern 'ment authorities could regulate and control the treasure hunt opera- tions, which are now in full activity. The origin of the hoard is a mys ARRIVALS.

tery. At one time that area of the Passengers arrived In Hong

harbour was dry land and the site Kong by the 3.8. "Aki Mare" from of the vanished church of Santa Japan on January 17 were:---

Lucia, and there is an uncertain re Messrs. R. Yokoseki, J. M. cord that a vessel was sunk there Robert, A. Han, H. Oki, Mr. and at a later date when the territory Mrs. J. Boo, Messrs. K. Ohtani, was submerged. There is also a K. Takel, Miss Li King-yuen, cove known to have been haunted Messrs. Y. Wada, M. Hashimoto, by corsairs in days past, but as yet K. Matsura, A. Nagata,, Mra. Sit is not known which is the source Kashiwagi, Miss Y. Kashiwagi,

Master T. Kashiwagi, Messrs. M of the new-found gold, which, it is Sugimoto, A. Tanaka, M. Tamada, authoritatively stated, shows evi- Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hitch, Mias dence of being likely to prove a A. M. Hitch, Miss A. M. Hitch, handsome haul. Miss R L. Hitch, and Mr. K. Ohtsuka.

Passengers arrived by the 9.8. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. "President Lincoln" from America

and the north were:-

Colonel W. F. Blaker, Messrs. J. The B. I... "Takada" left H. Backhouse, Chen Yee-chung, Singapore for this port on January Chow Tsan, Miss Cheung Woon- 13 at p.m., and. Ís. due here on ting, Mr. and Mrs. Ching Lum, January 20 at a.m.

Messrs. H. Eddo, Foo Ping-yee, The P. & O. 9.s.: "Devanha" left Fung Chee-yu, M. J. Heller, Dr. Shanghai for this port yesterday and Mr. J, L, Hydrick, Messrs. at 4 p.m. with the Mails, and is Ho Look-poo, Ho Ching-wen, Han due here on January 20 at about Show-yang, Mr. and Mrs. Kom 6 a.m.

Yook-sing, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress of Kelly, Mr. Lum Tien-mu, Mr, and | Canada" arrived at Shanghai on Mrs. Liang T. Kai, Messrs. Lee January 16 at 7.30 p.m. left Shang- Chin-pu, Lee A. Park, Lee Tung- hai yesterday at 8 a.m., and is due sing, Lee Chi-sun, Leo A'Poo, Misa at Hong Kong to-morrow at 11 a.m. Lee Bing, Master Lee Pol-yook, She will leave for Manila on Jan- De: J. J. van Lonkhuyzen, Mrs,uary 20 at 6 pin.

J. L. McLay, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. The P. & O. a.s. "Khyber" left Proulx, Messrs. Sun Hai-dua, Tung Singapore for this port on January Hok-sung, Tsing Chi-nam, Tsing 16 at 4 p.m., with the outward Eng- Yin, Taang Chan-hing, Tant Leung-lish Mails, and is due here on mak, Wang Tuck-yin, Mr. and Mrs. January 21 at about 4 p.m.

BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE. Wong Yap, Messrs. W. Wright, Wa The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress of

JOINT SERVICE OF THE

BLUE FUNNEL” · ·LINE.· ·

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

AND'

Wing-sun, Yung Hin-guer, Yung Russia” · · left Yokohama for Van- Hin-lun, Young Ching-hin, Yuen couver on January.13 at 5.p.m., and Ching, Mr. and Mrs. Yoshimoto, is due at Vancouver on January 22. Mrs. J. W. Cohon, Master J. W. The C.PS, R.M.S. "Empress of Cohen, Jr., Mr. M. Delphine, Mr. Asia" (Capt. A. J. Halley, R.N.R.). and Mrs. J. F. Elder, Mlas P. will leave here, for Victoria and Gloria, Mrs. R. W. Gruelick, Vancouver, B.C. via Shanghai, Mesara. H. F. Hanerlah, T. Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama at

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE Koyama, Mrs. M. Ladow, Moasrs. noon on January 25,

(ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL 8.8. CO., LTD.)

'SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG.

Vía Suez Canal

8,9. “CITY OF KIMBERLEY” ́.... ̄Vin Suez Canal

8:8. "CITY OF REDFORD”

8.S. "LYCAON" ............................

8.S. "CITY OF ADELAIDE

B.S. "RHESUS" ....

5.5. "CITY OF DUNKIRK”

Via Suez Canal.

Via Suez Cana!

Via Suez Canal

Vin Suez Canal

22nd Jan,

30th Feb. 9th Mor. 23rd Mar.

6th Apr.

20th Apr.

Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Fánama Canal at Owners" Option

Subject to change without notice.

For Freight and particulars apply to:-:

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE of THE BANK LINE, LTD, Hong Kong. Hong Kong & Canton; JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD., Canton.

B. Manghamal, D. G. Maxwell, Mrs. M. McLeod, Mr. A. H. Raymond, Mrs. J. P. O'Connor, and Miss J. Schuck..

DEPARTURES.

Passengers departed from Hong Keng by the s.a. Chenonceaux" on January 17 wore→→

Messrs. T. F. Cochrane, Rizza, Rey, Father Men, Messrs. R. L. L. Vesser, G. Apfelbaum, F. Gleport, Rev. Father M. J. Pits, Mr. J. Velasco, Rev. E. G. Donohue, and Mr. R. R. de Vila,

The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress of Australia" arrived Bombay on January 10 at 6.80 a.m. She le due at Hong Kong on February 10 at 8 a.m.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE,"

Consignees of Cargo ex 8.8. “City! of Calcutta" are reminded to take delivery of their goods which will be subject to rent after January

28.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods havo, left the Godowna, and all Goods remaining undeliver be subject to rent. ed after 23rd January, 1928, will

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Under- signed on or before 80th January, 1928, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns,

where they will be examined on any Tuesdays or Fridays, between the in the Free Storage period of One hours of 10.45 a.m. and Noon, with-

Week.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Billa of Lading will be counter- signed by

THE BANK LINE LTD.

General Agents.

Hong Kong, 17th January, 1928.

A Cuisine You'd Choose

Were It Available Ashore Those crisp salads, delicious vegetables and fresh fruits that you like so well! Every meal aboard the President Liners is a delight. The cuisine has won for these giant ships a world- wide reputation for excellence,

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

The public rooms are luxuriously appointed and inviting.

All materooms are outside, splendidly furnished and equipped with beds-not berths. Each room has hot and cold running water, also Fans, wardrobe, thermos bettles and reading lamps. Private bath and showers In connection with many 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 orchester adds zest to your dining.

The decks are spacious. The Glass-enclosed Promenade always popular. Deck sports, open air swimming pool, movies, evening dances,—everything has been done to make your trip a happy one. Linexcelled anywhere is the courteous and efficient service accorded you by the trained personnd aboard the Present Liners.

The great frequency of sailings and the liberal scopover privileges of the Dollar Secarship and American Mail Lipes have made these giant passenger lines out- standingly popular among traveltrs,

WEEKLY TRANE-PACIFIC SERVICE

30 HAN WEANCISCO and LOS ANGELES

The Sunshine Balt via Honolulu Fortnightly sellings on Tuesdays Pros. Cleveland

Pren, Pierce

Pres. Taft

Pres. Jefferson

„Jan. 31st. Feb. 14th.

, Feb. 28th. .Mar. 13th.

TO FEATTLE and VICTORIA

The Short, Straight Route in Ammaries Fortnightly sailings on Wednesdays

Pres. Lincoln ...Jan. 25th 9 am. Pres. Madison

......Feb. 8th. Pres. Jackson

.Feb. 22nd. Pres. McKinley ...Mar. 7th.

Special Through Rates to Europe, via United States, £120, £112. Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of railway Hnos across United States and Canada, with liberal stop-over privilegos for sight-aveing-

TO EUROPE and NEW YORK

ROUND THE WORLD

Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdays vin Manila, Straits, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandria, Napica, Genos, Marselle, Boston and New York, Prea Wilson.....Jan. 29th 6 a.m. Pres. Van Bnren..Feb. 12th 8 a.m.. Pres. Hayes Feb, 20th 5 n.m.

Pros. Polk..... Mar. 11th G .m. Pres. Adams ...Mar. 25th 8 a.m. Pres. Garfield Apṛ. 8h 8.m. ZO MANILA.

Pros. Cleveland...Jan. 23rd 6 pm, Pres. Wilson .....Jan. 29th 6 a.m. Pres Madison...Jan. 21st 6 am.

Pres. Pierce... Feb. 66 p.m. Pres. Yan Burca Feb. 12th 8 A.. Pres. Jackson Feb. 14th 6 p.m.

For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information Apply to. Hong Kong and Shanghal Bank Building, Ground Floor

Telephone Central 2477, 2478 and 795 .... ***

Cable Address **Dollar"

Dollar Steamship Line

and

American Mail Line

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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 craft of 260 feet long.

Town Ofice: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel. Central No. 419. Shipyard: Sham-Sul-Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong-

Tel. Kowloon No. 2. Estimates furnished en application.

Hong Kong, April 1, 1924.

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

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Speed 14.77 LH.P. 4090 DW. 4215 tons.

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nquiries to the Chief: Manager:"

R. M. OTER, BSŁ, MINA., Kowloon Dock, Hongkong.