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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1929.
CHINA FANCY
GOODS
COMPANY
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
MANUFACTURERS & GENERAL EXPORTERS of
HANDMADE CANTON AND IRISH DRAWNWORK EMBROIDERIES. SILK SPANISH SHAWLS. SKIRTS, KIMONOS.
IVORY, CLOISONNE, PEWTER, and
L'ACQUER.
China Bldg,
TEN TIPS
Which Tourists Should Observe
HELPFUL ADVICE
Port Regulations-Arrival Landing at most ports is pro
Queen's Rd. G.
regard will be given, as far as prae- ticable, to Members' requests for one hotel or another, consistent with priority of application and the
avail- amount of accommodation able, but no guarantee can be enter- ed into.
Attention is drawn to the fact that rooms with bath are not includ- The Cruise ed in Cruise fare. Officer should be given early ad-
made to secure same, but no guar- antee can be entered into thereon.
hibited until after the ship has vice of any special hotel require- been passed by the Health, Im-ments when every effort will be migration and Police authoritles. Due notice will be given regarding attendance of Cruise members and delay and discomfort to all will be avoided by prompt attention to these important matters.
Optional Shore Excursions Members holding Exchange Dr- ders issued ashore for Optional Shore Excursions are respectfully requested to turn them in at the Cruise Office promptly when call- Cruise Members are respectfullyed for, in order that final arrange- requested to note the following, which will apply generally when making up parties for shore ex- eursions:
Party Registration
ments may be made in respect of each party.
As the Optional Excursions are limited in respect to numbers, Mem-
It is realized that Cruise Members desirous of availing them-
already purchased orders for them ashore, should enquire at the Cruise Office as to vacancies available.
Meals on Board
bers will wish, when travelling selves of such, and who have not ashore, to move with friends. For this reason it is not desirable that allotments to Party A, B, or C, etc., should be made at the Cruise Oce without giving members an oppor- Two sittings will be arranged for tunity to voice their preference for meals on board ship, to be served one party or another. Prior to at fixed hours. Necessary altern- reaching each port, shore pro- tions in meal hours to conform with grammes will be distributed, to en-shore excursion arrangemente will able members to study shore and he notified on ship's Bulletin party arrangements. Members Boarda. Where a continuous or should then decide with whom they would like to go sightseeing and re- gister for the party of their choice. As the various parties are restricted in number, party allot- ments will be made in the order in which applications are received.
Timely notice will be given mem- bers of the date, place and hour at which each port party registration will be opened. When registration is made party allotment cards will be issued.
Non-Attendance at Party Registrations
Shore excursion features are identical for all parties. To many. therefore, it will be a matter of in- difference with which party they move. Should Cruise Members not register for any party. It will be assumed by the Cruise Office that the matter of party allotment has been left in their hands and allotment will be made, and party card sent to member's room.
Shore Excursions
running meal is notified, Cruise Members should take any seat available and not wait until their own becomes vacant.
Regular meal hours on board will be as follows:
Breakfast Luncheon Dinner
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First Sitting
Second Sitting
8.00 a.m. 9.00 a.m.
12.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Port Departures Cruise Members are respectfully requested to advise their Room Stewards of their re-embarkation on the ship preparatory to its sailing. Salling date and departure hour from each port will be conspicu- The ship will sail ously posted. promptly at the hour advertised to meet tidal or other urgent reasons of operation' and the Company can- not accept any responsibility for members failing to re-join the ship.
Cruise Office
THE CHINA MAİL SPECIAL TOURISTS' SUPPLEMENT.
IN HONG KONG
What “Australia" Passengers Will Do
FULL PROGRAMME
3.45 p.m.-Tea at Repulse Bay,
Following is the programme ¡ arranged for visitors aboard the Hotel. C.P. 8.8. "Empress of Australia" while the vessel is in Hong Kong from February 13 to February
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modern part of Canton, returning to steamer at 4.00 p.m.
4.80 pan-Steamboat leaves for Hong Kong. Dinner on board Can- ton steamboat.
10.30 p.m.-Arrive Hong Kong. Transfer by special ferry from Canton steamboat to "Empress of Australia."
11.00 p.m.-Arrive "Empress of Australia."
4.45 p.m.-Continue ride around Note.-Those members of the the Island via Deep Water Bay, party not taking the optional trip Aberdeen, Pokfulum, the Univer to Canton will have the day free. alty, Government House, Botanical Ferry tickets will be provided. Gardens, Garden Road to Ferry Wharf. By Ferry to Kowloon.
For convenience in identification and for ready recognition of party label on motor cars, etc.. the mem- bers of the Cruise will be design-In ated as follows:-
Party "A" (Red Card),
Party "B" (White Card). Party "C" (Blue Card).
Party "A." (Red Card)
First day. Wednesday, Febru- Ary 13.
The "Empress of Australia" is expected to arrive 8.a.m. and berth alongside Kowloon Wharf, less than
two minutes' walk from Kowloon-
Hong Kong Ferry Wharf.
7.30 p.m.-Dinner will be served the Peninsula Hotel. 9.00-12.00 midnight-Dance at Peninsula Hotel.
Automobiles will be available to convey guests to and from Dock gate and the Peninsula Hotel,
Third day-Friday, February 15, Breakfast on board "Empress of Australia."
9.00 a.m.-Automobiles will be waiting at Dock Gate, on minute'a walk from ship side, for a 60-mile trip around the Now Territories.
12.30 p.m.-Arrive ship side. Lunch on board "Empress of Aus-
Note (Optional Tour No. 14 to Canton-Passengers taking this tour must be back on board "Em-tralia." press of Australia" before 0.00p.m.. to connect with special ferry for transfer to Canton steamboat which leaves Hong Kong at 10.00 p.m.)
2.30 p.m. Ferry Kowloon to Hong Kong tickets to be provided. Walk to Blake Pler, lass than one minute's distance from Ferry Second day-Thursday, Febru-Wharf, where automobiles will be waiting to convey passengers to the ary 14.
THE FAMOUS “TO KUGAWA" SCREEN.
This wonderful work of art is the work of the famous artist, "Nish Imura." Mr. Nishimura was one of silk hand embroidered work. This screen, all hand worked, was the triumph of his Japan's finest exponents
It represents a view of the Nikko temples and is considered to be the finest remarkable life as an artist. piece of art which has been made by him and our of the best examples of silk hand embroidered screens autside of Japan. There is only one of its kind and it could not be duplicated. It took the artist fourteen years to complete. A marvel of patience and fine workmanship, it could be classed as one of the marvels of the world. In fact, it has been said; "what the pyramids are to Egypt, this screen is to Japan- eRe art." The screen is made in four panels and standa 6 feet 3 inches high by 10 feet wide when fully opened.
The frame work being of the finest Japanese lacquer with heavily gilt carved corner pleces and In mounted on halibearing castors. The screen can be seen free of charge at MESSRS, KOMOR & KOMOR'S ART GALLERY. No lover of art should miss this unique opportunity of viewing this masterpiece of Japan's most famous embroidery artist,
Morning of arrival free. Ferry tickets Kowloon to Hong Kong and back provided.
Lunch on board "Empress of Australia."
2.10 p.m.-Leave "Empress of Australia."
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2.15 p.m. Ferry leaves for Hong Kong.
2.80 p.m. Automobiles will be waiting at Blako Pier, less than one The Cruise Office will be open minute's distance from Ferry land- daily from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. ex-ing, for trip around the Island vin cept while the ship is in port, when Causeway Bay. Shau-ki-wan and the Staff is engaged with ahore ex- Tytam Reservoir to Repulse Bay
To avoid congestion and confu- sion and to ensure their own com-cursion duties. fort, Cruise Members are requested
to adhere to the hour shown for the movement of their party and to move only with that party.
Disembarkation
Members will best study their own comfort and convenience by avoid- ing crowding in the corridors or at the gangway. Fiftzen minutes be- fore the assembly hour for each party, a gong will be sounded throughout the ship. Members should remain on deck or other con- venient place pending such noti- fication.
Motor Cars
In filling motor cars for shore ex- cursions, the Cruise Management work, wherever possible, on the rule of placing four persona in unch seven-seated car and three persons in each five-scated car, in addition to the driver. Cruise Members con- stituting themselves Into small party groups for motor car trips should proceed ashore promptly to- gether to give themselves every op- portunity of securing the desired space, keeping in view car loading as already stated.
It is respectfully notified that conveyances cannot be held for those arriving late, as the common comfort and convenience of all must be studied by the Management.
The co-operation of 'Members of the Cruise is earnestly solicited by the Management, looking to the.com- venience, comfort and pleasure of all concerned.
Hotel Accommodation When hotel accommodation ashore is included in tickets, due
SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.
14, Pedder Street, Hong Kong, (next to the Dollar Steamship Co.). The oldest store for Swatow Drawn Work in Hong Kong.
FILTER KOS
Hotel.
Canton Optional Tour No. 14- top of the Peak. Sedan Chairs for Breakfast on board Canton steam- sightseeing on top of Peak for those boat,
desiring them.
4.30
8.30 a.m.Chairs will be waiting at steamer dock to take passengers for sightseeing and shopping tour of old Canton City, visiting Temple of 500 Genii, Flowery Pagoda," City of the Dead, Ivory Carving, etc., returning to Canton Steamboat for lunch.
1.00 p.m. Lunch on board Canton steamboat.
2.30 p.m.-Automobiles will be waiting at steamer dock to take passengers for drive, around the
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p.m.-Automobiles. Peak Top to Ferry Wharf.
Ferry Hong Kong to Kowloon tickets will be provided.
Dinner on board "Empresa Australia."
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Fourth day-Saturday, February 10.
All meals on board "Empress of Australia." Free Day.
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QUEENS COLLEGE
HARDOLE
WHILE IN HONG KONG
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WE STOCK ALL KINDS OF
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TABAQUERIA FILIPINA
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Top of Pedder Street,
Queen's Road, C.
Automobiles will be available to
Party "B" (White Card) First day. Wednesday, Febru- convey guasts to and from Dock
gate and the Peninsula Hotel. ary 13.
The "Empress of Australia" is expected to arrive 8 a.m. and berth alongside Kowloon Wharf, less than two minutes' walk from Kowloon- Hong Kong Ferry Wharf.
Morning of arrival free. tickets Kowloon to Hong Kong and board back provided. Lunch on "Empress of Australia."
Ferry
2.10 p.m.-Leave "Empress of Australia."
2.15 p.m. Ferry leaves for Hong Kong: tickets will be provided.
Second day-Thursday, Febru- ary 14.
On this day Party "C" will be divided into two groups:
board
Group 1-Breakfast on "Empress of Australia."
9.00 a.m.-Automobiles will be waiting at Dock Gate, one minute's walk from ship side, for à 00-mile trip around the New Territories.
12.30 p.m.Arrive ship side. Lunch on board "Empress of Aus- tralia."
2.30. Ferry Kowloon to Hong Kong tickets will be provided.
Walk to Blake Pier, less than one distance from Ferry
2.50 p.m.-Automobiles will be waiting at Blake Pier, less than one minute's distance from Ferry land- ing, for trip around the Island via Causeway Bay, Shau-ki-wan and minute's Tytam Reservoir to Repulse Bay Wharf, where automobiles will be waiting to convey passengers to the Hotel.
top of the Peak. Sedan Chairs for sightseeing on top of Peak for those desiring them.
3.46 p.m.-Tea at Repulse Bay Hotel.
4.45 p.m.-Continue ride around the Island via Deep Water Bay, Aberdeen, Pokfulum, the Univer- sity, Government House, Botanical Gardens, Garden Road to Ferry Wharf. By Forry to Kowloon tickets will be provided.
7.80 p.m.-Dinner will be served in the Peninsula Hotel.
9.00-12.00, Midnight.-Dance at Peninsula Hotel.
Automobiles will be available to convey guests to and from Dock gate and the Peninsula Hotel.
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4.30 p.m.-Automobiles Peak Top to Ferry Wharf.
from
Ferry Hong Kong to Kowloon tickets will be provided.
Dinner on board. "Empress of Australia."
Group 2-Breakfast on board "Empress of Australia."
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9.30 am. Ferry Kowloon Hong Kong tickets will be provided. 10.00 a.m.-Walk to Blake Pier, less than one minute's distance from Ferry Wharf, where automo- biles will be waiting to convey pas- Second_day-Thursday, Febru. sengers to the top of the Peak Sedan-Chairs-for sightseeing_on_top. Canton Optional Tour No. 14B-of Peak for those desiring them. Breakfast on board "Empress of Australia." Walk to station of the Kowloon Canton Railway, two mia- utes' distance from ship side. 7.40 a.m-Special Train Meaves ¡for Canton.
11.30 a.m.-Special Train arrives Canton.
Lunch on train. Party
Automo-
will be divided into two groups.
Group 1.-12.00 Noon. biles will be waiting at Railway Station for a drive through modern Canton terminating at the Flowery Pagoda.
2.00 p.m.-Change into chairs for a visit to the old city terminating at the Canton Railway Station.
Group 2.-12.00 Noon. Chairs will be waiting at Railway Station for a visit to the old city terminat ing at the Flowery Pagoda,
2.00 p.m.-Change Into automo- biles for a drive, through the modern part of Canton terminating at the Canton Railway Station.
Both Groups-4.20 p.m. Leave Canton by special train.
8.15
p.m. Arrive Kowloon and board "Empress of Australia," Dinner on board:
Note. Those members of the party not taking the optional trip to Canton will have the day free. Ferry tickets will be provided.
Third day-Friday, February 15. Breakfast on board "Empress of Australia,"
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12.00 Noon Automobiles from
Peak Top to Ferry Wharf.
Ferry Hong Kong to Kowloon tickets will be provided.
Lunch on board "Empress of Australia."
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2.00 p.m.Automobiles will waiting at Dock Gate, one minute's walk from ship side, for a 60-mile trip around the New Territories.
5.30 p.m.-Arrive ship side. Din ner on board "Empress of Austra-
lin."
9.00 pm. Note-Special ferry will leave "Empress of Australia" for Cantan Steamboat taking Can- ton Optional Tour No. 14A pasean- gers.
Third day-Friday, February 15. Canton Optional Tour No. 14A- Breakfast on board Canton steam- boat.
8.30 a.m.-Chairs will be waiting at steamer dock to take passengers for sightseeing and shopping tour of old Canton City, visiting Temple of 500 Genit, Flowery Pagoda, City of the Dead, Ivory Carving, etc., re- turning to Canton Steamboat, for lunch.
1.00 p.m.-Lunch on board Can- ton steamboat.
2.80 p.m.-Automobiles will be waiting at steamer dock to take passengers for drive around the modern part of Canton, returning to steamer at 4.00 p.m.
Both Groups-4.30 p.m. Steam- boat leaves for Hong Kong.
Dinner on board Canton steam-
10.30 p.m.-Arrive Hong Kong. Transfer by special ferry from Canton steamboat to "Empress of
Australia."
9.30 a.m.-Ferry Kowloon Hong Kong, tickets to be provided. 10.00 a.m.-Walk to Blake Pier. less than one minute's distance boat. from Ferry Wharf, where automo- biles will be waiting to convey pas- sengers to the top of the Peak Sedan Chairs for sightseeing on top of Peak for those desiring them. 12.00 Noon.-Automobiles from Peak Top, to Ferry Wharf.
Ferry Hong Kong to Kowloon kets will be provided.`
Lunch on board Australia."
"Empress
11.00 p.m.-Arrive "Empress of Australia.”
Note. Those members of the tic-party not taking the optional trip to Canton will have the day free. of Ferry tickets will be provided.
2.00 p.m.-Automobiles will be waiting at Dock Gate, one minute's walk from ship side, for 60-mile trip around the New Territories.
5.80 p.m.-Arrive ship side. Lunch on board "Empress of Aus- tralia"
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Fourth day-Saturday, February
All meals on board "Empress of Australia." Free Day.
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Party "C" (Blue Card)
Firat day. Wednesday, February
Fourth day-Saturday, February 16.
Breakfast on board "Empress of Australia."
9.30 am-Ferry from Kowloon - to Hong Kong tickets will be pro- vided.
10.00 a.m.Automobiles will be waiting at Blake Pier for trip around the Island, via Causeway Bay, Shau-ki-wan and Tytam Re- servoir to Repulse Bay Hotel.
12.00 Noon Lunch at Repulse Bay Hotel.
1.00 p.m.-Continue ride around the Island via Dogp Water Bay, The "Empress of Australia" is] Aberdeen, Pokfulam, Government expected to arrive 8 a.m. and berth. House, Botanical Gardens, Garden alongside Kowloon Wharf, less than Road, Queen's Road and Ferry two minutes' walk from Kowloon Wharf Ferry tickets will be pro-
vided.. Hong Kong Farry Wharf.
Day of arrival free. Ferry tic- kets Kowloon to Hong Kong and back provided, and
Lunch on board "Emprèss of Aus tralian
7.30 pmDinner will be served in the Peninsula Hotel
9.00-12.00 Midnight Dance at Peninsula Hotel
Afternoon free for independent action. Ferry tickets Kowloon to Hong Kong and return provided.
Dinner on board "Empress of Australia."
The "Empress of Australia" will sail for Shanghal at 10. p.m., Satur day February 16.
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