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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2,

P. & 0.-British India Apcar and

CONSIGNEES

THE CHINA MAIL

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

THE BEN LINE, STEAMERS, LIMITED

From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS AND. PHILIPPINES ·

"BENAVON".

Eastern & AustralianTS

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 FORTS, AND RED SEA, EGYPT, CONSTANTINOPLE, GREECE, LEVANTINE

PORTS, EUROPE, &c.

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

8. 9.

Tons

From } Hong Kong |

About

Destination

VOREA

*KHIVA

*MIRZAPORE

10,963❘ 18th Oct. Marseilles & London.

0.135 27th. Oct. Marseilles, Landon & Hull. 0,715 Int Nov, Straits & Bombay. 5,334 10th Nov. Straits, Bombay & Karachi, MACEDONIA 11,120 10th Nov. Bombay, Marseilles & London.

* Calls Casablanca.

*KIDDERPORE

+Cargo only..

Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrra and other Levant Porta-by steamers of the Khedival Mail Steamship Co.

TAKADA

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

TALAMBA TALMA

0,949 3rd Oct. | Singapore, Penang & Calcotta.

4.30 p.m.

8.018 13th Oct. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. 10,000 27th Oct. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.

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B.I. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and curry a qualified surgeon..

GERMAN BUILDING

STE "IN VULKAN WORKS TO BE CLOSED

·SHORTAGE OF ORDERS

ALBERT MEDAL

GALLANT CONDUCT

'BATTLESHIP

BRAVE RESCUERS.......?

In the course of an extensive The King (stateş, the Admiralty review of the situation of the Ger- in the "London Gazette" of August man shipbuilding industry, publish-

ed in "The Journal of Commerce") has approved of the Albert recently, It was mentioned that Medal to Lieutenant. Reginald the Stettin Vulkan Shipyard William Armytage, R.N., and was to be closed down and its Leading Seaman Dick Oliver for machinery scrapped. Since the de gallantry in endeavouring to save

cision to this", effect wàs'first'an-

conferred;

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are nounced by the Deschimag, nego-life at sea. The following is the being landed at their risk into the tiations have been proceeding be account of the services in respect hazardous and/or extra hazardous tweet that concern and the muni of which the decorations have been Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow-cipal authorities of, Stettin with a loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.. view to securing either a reversal whence and/or from the wharves of that decision or at least keeping

On May 23, 1928, whilst H.M.S. delivery may be obtained.

the works partially in operation, so Warspite was lying alongside" a No claims will be admitted after as to avoid the distress which would wharf at Malta, an examination of the Goods have left the Godowns, Inevitably be caused by throwing the bulge compartments on the and all Goods remaining undeliver such a large number of men out of port side aft was being carried out. ed after the 3rd October, 1928, will employment. be subject to rent

Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Bills of Lading will be counter signed by GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD.,

Agenta. Hong Kong, 26th Sept., 1928,

KAB,

These negotiations, it is now The manhole door of the lower All claims against the steamer stated, have failed in every respect bulge compartment was removed, must be presented to the Under- and the decision of the directors, of and the compartment tested. It signed on or before the 17th Octo- the Deschimag, it is understood, was found that the air was foul becomes almost Immediately opera- ber, 1928, or they will not be re-tive. On behalf of the municipal and poisonous. "A chief stoker at- cognised.

All broken, chafed and damaged authorities a statement was given tempted to enter the compartment, to the Press indicating the course although aware that it was in a Goods are to be left in the Godowns, which the negotiations had taken. dangerous condition, and was im- where they will be examined on the It having become plain that it was mediately overcome by the 2nd October, 1928, at 10 am, by hopeless to keep the works open as and fell unconscious to the bottom a whole, an effort was made to keep of the compartment, a distance of certain sections in active being, about 20-ft. The alarm was given, was hoped that this might apply to the locomotiva section. For this a diately fetched his gas mask and and Lieutenant Armytage imme- guaranteed production of twenty locomotives per annum was re- with a life-line round him entered quisite, but the Administration of the compartment and reached the he was overcome, the Reich Railways could not pro- bottom, when

With mlse to order more than three to and rendered unconscious.

great difficulty, owing to the small Attention was next given to the size of the manhole, he was haul- foundry. Here it was found that led to the exit by means of the local industry could not promise life-line. He was unconscious and orders for more than 2,900 tons pen had stopped breathing when haul- annum, and that orders from abroad ed into the open air, and was even- could not possibly be depended tually removed to the E.N. hospital upon. In order to work at a profit, In a precarious condition. however, the foundry must have tenant Armytage was aware that contracts for at least 5,700 tons, so his gas mask would afford no de- j that in this respect. also the nego gree of protection against the tiations came to nothing.

gasea likely to be present in the

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"ELLERMAN" LINES.

From EUROPE & SINGAPORE.

THE Steamship

T

five.

the

Lieu-

“CITY OF GLASGOW" having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into A telegram from Bremen states compartment. He realised that the hazardous and/or extra-hazar- that according to the "Bremer the delay incurred in passing a dous Godowns of Holt's Wharf, Volkszeitung," after the launch of diver through the manholes would whence Delivery may be obtained, the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer probably prove fatal to the chief

No Claims will be admitted after "Bremen"

Aktien-Gesells-stoker, and appreciated to the full- the Goods have left the Godowns, chaft Weser (a Deschimag, con est extent the grave risk he ran in and all Goods remaining undeliver- cern) handed their notices to 432 entering the compartment. As ed after 6th October, 1928, will of its workmen. This measure was soon as Lieutenant Armytage had due to the shortage of orders in been withdrawn from the manhole be subject to rent,

All Claims against the Steamer hand. It is stated the Weser Com of the upper bulge compartment must be presented to the Under-pany is endeavouring to find other Leading Seaman Oliver, who was signed on or before 12th October, opportunities for work and has in attendance with a shallow div 1928, or they will not be recogniz plans under consideration for tak

ing up locomotive construction. 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 hours of 10.45 am. and Noon, with-

ed.

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South). the Free Storage period of One

CARAFURA

TANDA

Week.

6,000

6,956

1 6,000

28th Dec. 1029 1st Feb.

2nd Nov. Manila,. Fort

Holland, Sandakan, 30th Nov.

Thursday Island, Townsville, Bria- band, Sydney & Melbourne.

signed by

-ST, ALBANS 4,500

ARAFURA

Regular monthly sailings from Hong Kong to Japan and Hong Kong to Australia.

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

|

Frequent connections from Australia with the following

CREW RESCUED

DIPLOMAS FOR BRITISH SEAMEN

ing helmet, volunteered to attempt the rescue of the chief stoker, des- pite the fact that he had witness- ed the painful and distressing alghts attendant on asphyxiation. After donning the helmet he was passed with considerable difficulty through the manholes of the upper and lower compartments, and he A presentation was made in, mall eventually succeeded in reaching weck by Mr. C. W. Jones, chief the chief stoker and passing a line: counter-superintendent, Mercantile Marine round his body, by means of which Office, Canning-place, Liverpool, of the latter was drawn up through diplomas awarded by the Italian the manhole to the pontoon abreast Government to Joseph O'Leary, the ship. On emerging from the Robert S. Gough and Harold Stod-bulges Oliver. was a very bad dart, members of the crew of the colour, and suffering to some ex- steamer "Ningchow," of Liverpool, tent from the poisonous gases in for having voluntarily taken part the bulge compartments.

Al- in the formation' of a crew who

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Bills of Lading wi

will be

THE BANK LINE LTD.,

* General Agents, Hong Kong, lét Ock, 1928.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AZealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.

The Union S.3. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom is New AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE.

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

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

From USA:

THE Motor Vessel

The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Bouthampton and T

London via Panama Const.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.

**LAHORE

$,252 2nd ·Oct. | S'hal, Hall, Kobe, & Yokohama.

5. p.m. ARAFURA

6,000 12th Oct. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama, MACEDONIA 11,120 12th Oct. 16'hal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. →KIDDERPORE) -5,334 | 12th. Oct. Moji & Kobe.

*Cargo only.

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

must defray their own Hotel expiame at Passengers for Rangoon Hingapore-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 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 d

For further Information, Passages Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to:-:

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.

Agenta.

P. & O. Building, Connaught RL. C, HONG KONG.

BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE.

'JOINT SERVICE OF THE

"BLUE FUNNEL"”. LINE.

(OCEAN 8.8, CO, LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL 8.3. CO., LTD.)

AND

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.

TELLERMAN- & BUCKNALL 8.8. 00., LTD.)

44 SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG,

8.8; "CITY OF WELLINGTON" 'Via Suck Onnað ⠀

B.S. AGAPENORNIRE

-Via Suez Canal

Via Suer Caral

Vía Suez Canal,

Via Suez Canal

28th Oct.

45th Nov

8.3; "CITY OF KHIOS”;

9.8. PYRRHIS".

PES: CITY OF PE

Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Fanama Canal at Owners

Subject to chang

“BIŃCHBANK”

having arrived, Consignees

rescued the crew of the barque considerable degree of protection | manned the ship's lifeboat and though a smoke helmet provides a It was obvious that any displace-

"Maria Altleri."

The following is the master'sment would be attended by serious account of the rescue:"On March results, and further, having regard 13, 1926, about 10 am, we sighted to the difficulty in passing Oliver the Italian barquentine "Maria through the manbales when equip of Altieri," of Torro del Greco, 280 ped with the helmet, it was quite Cargo by her are informed that all tone register, flying distress signals. clear that his quick withdrawal in Goods are being landed at their We stood by him, and about 2.15 the event of being overcome was a risk into the hazardous and/or p.m. he signalled for immediate matter of considerable conjecture, extra-hazardous Godowns of the assistance as he must abandon the and the delay thus involved right| Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & vessel, so I sent away a boat in have been attended with fatal re-f Godown Co., Ltd., whence delivery charge of Mr. Austin, chief officer, sults. may be obtained.

who took the crew off, master and

No Claims will be admitted after seven men, and we landed them at the Goods have left the Godowns, Port Bald. The vessel was appar- and all Goode remaining undeliver-ently in a sinking condition, and ed after 4th October, 1928, will running before the wind all the

time and a heavy northerly awell" be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Vessel In presenting the diplomas, Mr. must be presented to the Under. Jones said: "It is to your credit afgned on or before 11th October, that by your gallant action on this 1928, or they will not be recognized your efforts, that were performed occasion you were successful in All broken, chafed and damaged under dangerous and', trying cir- Goods are to be left in the Godowns, cumstances. You have upheld the where they will be examined on hest traditions of the British Mer- Thursday, 4th October, 1928, at 10 cantile Marine, and at the same time have shown a good example to No Fire Insurance has been the younger generation who have effected wi

entered, or are about to enter upon BUIs of Lading will be counter-a seafaring career. Your conduct signed by

is to be commended, and in handing to you these diplomas, I congratu- late you upon your brava laund gallant deed.

THE BANK LINE, LTD, General Agents. Hong Kong, 29th Sept, 1928.

GREENOCK SHIPYARD

The last launch prior to the closing of the Greenock, shipy of Mesgra. Harland and Wolk! place recently, when the "Behar "Chillf to the Jimin Bteamship Co, The wat

Bast

The Italian Consul-General, |Liverpool, Signor Alberto Blanconi, spoke and expressed his admiration for the British seaman, and em phasised the point that the services rendered on the occasion of the

scue were most prálásworthy, and sbehalf of the Italian, Govern- opt he thanked them. (Mr. Egan,

the National

poke

the

opert

President Liner

SAILINGS

Weekly Trans-Pacific Service

To San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Sunshine Belt via Honolulu..

Fortnightly. sailings on Tuesdays,

Prea, Cleveland-

Pres. Pierce Pres. Taft

Pres. Jefferson

Oct. 9th, at 6 am,

Oct. 23rd.

Nov. 6th,

Nov. 20th

To Seattle and Victoria.

The Short, Straight Route to America,

Fortnightly sailinge on Tuesdays.

Pres. Madison

Pres. Jackson

Pres. McKinley

Pres. Grant..

Oct. 18th.

Oct. 30th.

Nov. 18th.

Nov. 27th.

£120, £112 Direct contrections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of

Special through rates to Europa via United · States.

rail lines across United States and Camda, liberal stop-over privileges for sight-seeing.

Europe and New York Direct

ROUND THE WORLD.

Fortnightly sailing on Sunday via Manila, Straits, Colombo, Suez Canal,

Alexandria, Naples, Genoa, Marsoilies, New York and Boston. 19 Pres. Hayen 1Oct. 7th 8 Pres. Folk... ¡Oct: Zist: 8 x Pres. Adam „Now: 4th: 8 KM))

Pres. Mailson Pres. Piero Pres. Jackson

Pres, Garfield Nor. 18th -8 min. Près. Harrison „Dec, 2nd '(8 am, Pres. Monroe ..Dec. 16th 5 am.

To Manila

Oct. 9th. € p.m. 17.Oct; 18th - 6 pm.

Oct. 23rd 6 p.m.

Pren. Taft ...Oct. 27th 8 pm. Pres. McKinley Nov. 6th 6 p.m. Pres. Jefferson Nov. 10th 6 p.m.

For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information apply to Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor, Téléphone Central 2477, 2478 and 796

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and

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