1929-04-03 — Page 9

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1929.

CONDUCTED CRUISES

BANKING & EXCHANGE

SHIPPING & FORWARDING

COOK'S

AIRWAYS WAGONS - LITS

STEAMSHIPS

INDEPENDENT

TRAVEL

THOS. COOK & SON, LTD.

RAILROADS

MOTOR-CARS

TROS, COOK & SON (BANKERS), LTD.

WAGONS LITS.

Hong Kong Office: 1st Floor, Pedder Bldg.,

Pedder Street

(OPPOSITE HONG KONG HOTEL).

DAILY PROGRAMME Hotel, the Hotel by automobile for

Trips Arranged For The

Passengers

YOUR DIARY ARRANGED

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The following are extracts of the log of the "Francuuía's" world cruise, relative to the visitors' stay in Hong Kong:--

Wednesday, April 3-The "Fran" conta" arrives at Kowloon at 12

aloon.

Group 1.

the New Territory

excursion via

Castle Peak and Fanling.

5.15 p.m.Arrive Dock Gates and walk to "Franconia," Group 4-Morning

8.45 a.m.--Leave "Franconia" for the Dock Gates.

by automobile for the New Terri -9.00 a.m-Leave the Dock Gates

tory excursion via Castle Peak and Fanling.

12.00 noon.--Arrive Ferry and entbark for Victoria.

12.15 p.m. Arrive Victoria and walk to Hong Kong Hotel.

Wednesday, April 3.-Afternoon excursion through the New Terri-ISLAND & PEAK AUTOMOBILE

tory.

Thursday, April 4-Morning free for individual sightseeing. Lunch at the Hong Kong Hotel. Afternoon exeursion around the Island and to the Peak..

Friday, April 5-Day excursion to Macao.

Group 2.

Wednesday, April 3-Afternoon excursion around the Island and to the Peak.

Thursday. April 4.-Morning free for individual sightseeing. Lunch at the Peninsula Hotel. Afternoon excursion through the New Territory.

Friday, April 5-Day excursion

to Macao.

Cook's Office:-1st Floor, Pedder Building, 12, Pedder-street, (op posite Hong Kong Hotel entrance). Hours: 9.00 a.m.-1,00 p.m.; 2,00 p.m.-5.00 p.m.

Important

It is very important that the "Franconia" leaves promptly at 5.30 p.m. on April 5. Passengers are specially asked to be on board before this time and to be sure to report their arrival to their bed- steward immediately they room come on board.

Group 3

Wednesday, April 3.-Afternoon free for individual sightseeing.

Thursday, April 4-Day excur sion to Macao.

Friday, April 5.-Morning excur- sion around the Island and to the Peak. Lunch at the Peninsula Hotel. Afternoon excursion through the New Territory,

Group 4.

Wednesday, April 3-Afternoon free for individual sightseeing.

Thursday, April 4-Day excur- sion to Macao.

Friday, April 5-Morning excur- sion through the New Territory. Lunch at the Hong Kong Hotel. Afternoon excursion around the Island and to the Peak,

NEW TERRITORY AUTOMOBILE

DRIVE

Groups 1, 2 and 3-Afternoon 2.15 p.m.-Leave the Dock Gates or, if unching at the Peninsula

SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO. 14, Pedder St.

(next to Jardine, Matheson & Co.)

The right store where Drawn«

thread Work & Embroideries are sold at lowest fixed price.

· DRIVE

Groups 1, 2 and 4-Afternoon Group 1 & 4

2.00 p.m.-Leave the Hong Kong Hotel for Blake Pier.

Group 2

1.45 p.m.-Leave the "Fran- conia for the Star Ferry.

2.00 p.m.-Leave the Star Ferry for Victoria and walk to Black

Pier.

Groups 1, 2 &4.

"THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS' SUPPLEMENT.

WHERE'S THAT?

Legends About Colony's Place Names.

CATFISH CREEK IN CHINESE

nounced "Su Shun Kwoon," mean- ing correspondence (or mail) re- pository.,

Causeway Bay, Toong Lor Wan" are the characters recogilis- ed by the Tramway Co. Toong is brass, Lor is Gong and Wan means bay. Authorities who have made a study of these colloquialisms can

HONG KONG

Facts About The Colony

SHIPPING AND COMMERCE

Tourists who go about the city only attribute this name to the 10 miles long and from 2 to 6%1⁄2 Hong Kong is an island about

along tram

or

bus routes will shape of the adjoining hills, resem: miles broad, with a total area of

bling 'a brass gong. The charac- look surprised if told that among ter for brass is believed to have 32 square miles; it lies close to the stops are such places as "Catfish been introduced to clarify the alla-the mainland, being separated at alon as the character "Lor" pro- (Lyeemoon), not more than a quar- one point by a narrow strait Créck" and Brass Gong Bay."

nounced by itself may mean several

ter-mile wide, and Translated literally, these are the

was first other things.

occupied by Great Britain in equivalents of Quarry Bay and Causeway Bay has another Chin- January, 1841, and was formally. Causeway Bay, respectively, in theese name by which it is equally ceded by the Treaty of Nanking in Chinese characters as depicted on well-known. This is "Dung Loong 1842; British Kowloon was gub- Jow," which means Lantern Island.sequently acquired by the Peking the tram indicators. For the bene-

A Chinese gentleman whose family Convention of 1860; and the New fit of those unable to read Chinese has lived in Hong Kong for three Territories, being a peninsula in the following are given.

generations says that as far as he the southern part of the Kwang- Kennedy Town. The Chinese for knows, this name arose from the tung province, by a lease signed. this is merely a mispronunciation fact that there were, at one time, June 9, 1898. The whole colony of the name "Kennedy," which two islands. Kelle Island is one. comprises an area of about 891 sounds Geen (guttural G) Nay They were in the direct view of square miles, with a population Day and Seng for town. Seng the "Tin Hau," (Heavenly Em- (1921) 662,200 (1925, eat. The non-Chinese real- really denotes a town or city, wall-press) Temple at Causeway Bay, 874,420). ed-in.<

to which an annual pilgrimage is dents, excluding naval and

of

THE FAMOUS “TOKUGAWA" SCREEN.

This wonderful work of art is the work of the famous artist, “Nishimura.“ Mr. Nishimura was one of Japan's firest exponents, of silk hand embroidered work. This screen, all hand worked, was the triumph of his remarkable life as an artist. It represents a view of the Nikko temples and is considered to be the finest piece of art which ever has been made by him and one the best examples of silk hand embroidered screens outside 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 one of the marvels of the world. In fact, it has been sald; "what the pyramids are to Egypt, this screen is to Japan- ese art." The screen is made in four panels and stands 6 feet 3 inches high by 10 feet wide when fully opened. The frame work being of tae finest Japanese lacquer with heavily gilt carved corner pieces and is mounted on ballbearing castors. The screen can be seen free of charge at MESSES. 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.

Whitty Street. This is treated in the same way, i.c., Wutt Day and Guy for street.

2.15 p.m.-Leave Blake Pier by automobile for excursion around the Island, via Aberdeen Fishing Village, Repulse Bay, Shaukiwan meaning and to the Peak via Stabbs-road.

Arrive Peak Hotel.

4.16 p.m.-Arrive Peak Hotel. 4.30 p.m.-Leave Peak Hotel by automobile.

(Continued on Page 4.)

FILTER BEDS,

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upper

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made on the 19th day of the third moon. Worshippers also visit the temple in large numbers on China New Year's Eve. A temple invari-

Western Market.-Four

ably has two large lanterns adorn acters are pronounced somewhat ing its main entrance and our in

Guy like "Seung Wan

See," furinant tells us that the founders District (or of the temple purposely chose the Ward) Street Market.. The particular site or account of its Chinese call the centre of the position in relation to these too town Chung Wan (middle ward) islands which would form natural and Wanchai, Ha Wan

lanterns. Those who have studied (lower

the interesting topic of "Fung ward).

Post Office.

Shui" will be able to enlarge on

This is pro the subject.

TOURISTS" MAP OF HONG KONG.

PUBLIC GARDENS

CHURCH

HAYAL

JEIRAL

IPARAGE

GROUND

CRICKET

HOUSE

GROUNDO.

ST PAULE

BANKS

GROUND

STA

YARD

VICTORIA ARKCREATION

CLUB.

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ITALIAN CONVERT

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TUNG SHING

Dealer in

JADE STONES, JEWELLERY, SILK SHAWLS & IVORY WARE

also

GOLD & SILVER SMITH.

WHOLESALE & RETAIL.

37 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

HONG KONG

TEN TIPS

Which Tourists Should Observe

·HELPFUL ADVICE

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 erowding in the corridors or the gangway.. Fifteen minutes bo- Port Regulations—Arrival

fare the Assembly bour for each Landing at most ports is pro- party, a gong will be suunded hibited until after

the the ship has throughout: ship. Members been passed by the Health, Im- should remain or deck or other com- migration and Police authorities. venient place pending such noti Due motice will be given regarding fication. attendance of Cruise members and delay and discomfort to all will be to avoided by prompt attention these important matters.

Motor Cars

. In filling motor oars for shore ex- cursions, the Cruise Management work, wherever possible, on the rule Party Registration

of placing four persons in each Cruise Members are respectfully seven-seated car and three persons requested to note the following, in each five-scated car, in addition which will apply generally when to the driver. Cruise Member's con- making up parties for shore ex-stituting themselves into small party groups for motor car trips cursions:

should proceed ashore promptly to- gether to give themselves every op- portunity of securing the desired. spaet, keeping in view car loading as already stated.

It is respectfully notified that conveyances cannot be held for those arriving late, as the commen comfort and convenience of all must. he studied by the Management.

The co-operation of Members of the Cruise is earnestly solicited by the Management, looking to the con venience, comfort and pleasure of all concerned.

It is realized that Cruise Mem hers will wish; when travelling 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 Office. without giving members an oppor- tunity to voice their preference for one party or another. Prior to reaching each port, shore pro- grammes will be distributed, to en- able members to study shore and party arrangements.. Members 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 willed into. be issued.

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Non-Attendance at Party Registrations Shore excursion features identical for all parties. To many, therefore, it will be a matter of in- difference with which party military, numbered about 15,200 they move. Should Cruise Members (1925, est. 16,500).

not register for any party, it will A Free Port

be assumed by the Cruise Office of the colony is that the matter of party allotment The capital Victoria, which lies along the has been left in their hands and northern shore of

allotment will be made and party facing the mainland; and between card sent to member's room.

Shore Excursions the mainland and the eity is the harbour which is one of the finest

To avoid congestion and confu-

the

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island,

When

Hotel Accommodation

hotel accommodation ashore is included in tickets, due regard will be given, as far as prac 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

Attention is drawn to the fact that rooms with bath are not includ ed in Gruise fare. The Cruise Officer should be given early ad- vice of any special hotel require- ments when every effort will be made to secure same, but no guar- antee can be entered into thereon.

Optional Shore Excursions Members holding Exchange Or- dera issued ashore for Optional Shore Excursions are respectfully requested to turn them in at the Cruise Office promptly when call- ed for, in order that final arrange- ments may be made in respect of each party.

As the Optional Excursions are limited in respect to numbers, Mem-

in the world, with a water area of sion and to ensure their own com- some 10 square miles. With the exception of liquor and tobacco the of holding the largest vessels for bers desirous of availing them- port is free, and is fortified. It the purposes of repair. There is gelves of such, and who have not possesses excellent locks, capable a considerable ship repairing and already purchased orders for them (Continued at foot of next Column construction industry. Shipping ashore, should enquire at the Cruise

entered (1923) 26,701,120 tons. A Office as to vacancies available. railway, of which 23 miles belong

Meals on Board

QUEENS

KOLLEGE

·NARBOUR

ONCE

RIDCI

to the Government, runs from Kow-

loon to Carton; the length north

Two sittings will be arranged for

of the Sham Chun River (which meals on board ship, to be served

Necessary altera-

is the boundary of the British ter-at fixed hours. ritory) is controlled by the Chinese tions in meal hours to conform with Government. A light railway runs shore excursion arrangements will be notified on ship's Bulletin through the fertile valleys-of-the

Boards. Where

continuous or north-east portion of the New Ter- ritories from Fanling to Sha-running meal is notified, Cruise Members should take any seat tau-kok, a distance of 7 miles. Good roads connect the principal

districts with the railway.

Climate

2

available and not wait until their

own becomes vacant.

Regular meal hours on board will ' be as follows:

Breakfast Luncheon Dinner

First Sitting

8.00 a.m.

Second

Sitting

9.00 am

12.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m.

6.15 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Pert Departures Cruise Members are respectfully

The island is broken in shape and mountainous, the highest point being Victoria Peak, which is about 1,820 feet high. The Peak District is a favourite place of re- sidence, and is reserved for Euro- peans.

The new Territories con- tain peaks from 1,800 to 3,000 feet. The hot season lasts from requested to advise their Room May to October. During the win-Stewards of their re-embarkation on ter months, from November to the ship preparatory to its sailing. March, the climate is cooler, drier, Sailing date and departure bour and more invigorating. The aver from cach port will be conspicu- age daily maximum temperatureously posted. The ship will sail ranges from 87 degrees in July to promptly at the hour advertised to 68 degrees in February, and the meet tidal or other urgent reasons average daily minimum tempera of operation and the Company can. ture from 78 degrees in July to 55 not accept any responsibility for degrees in February. The average members falling to re-join the ship annual rainfall is 84 in., of which Cruise Office no less than 75 per cent. falls be- tween May and September, when the S. W. monsoon prevails.

Vast Trade Hong Kong is the centre of a vast trade in many kinds of pros duce, chiefly camphor, coal, cot- tons, flour, gunnies, hides, iron and steel goods, leather, matches, oils, rice, silke, sugar, tea and tin.

Much encouragement is given by the Government to education in the Colony. In 1924 there were 1,079 schools subject to Govern ment supervision, attended by |58,950. pupils. The Wulveraity | (opened in 1912) includes faculties of medicine, engineering, and arts, "Hong Kong is a Crown Colony, and its government is administer Led by a Governor, aided by an Executive Council of 9 members.

The Cruise Office will be open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, ex- cept while the ship is in port, when the Staff is engaged with shore, ex- cursion duties.

SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.

14, Pedder St.

(next to Jardine, Matheson & Co.)

The largest store for every description of wonderful Chin-

ege Hand Work & Novelties,