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OUTWARD FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA & MOJI.
S.S. "HILDA"
M.V. "REMO"
From Hong Kong.
Salls on or about 24th December. ..Sails on or about 2nd January.
HOMEWARD FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE.
M.V. "HIMALAYA
M.V. "VIMINALE"
S.S. "HILDA
M.V. "REMO"
From Hong Kong.
Sails on or about 28th December. . Salls on or about 7th January.. Sails on or about 25th January, .Sails on or about 4th February.
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NYKLINE
ASAMA MARU
IN PORT
THE BREMEN OF THE PACIFIC
Maru."
1
THE CHINA MAIL.
SHIPPING
.
SECTION
tay on a mirror. Here passengers will be introduced to the famous N.Y.K. cuisine prepared by the N.Y.K. chate, all culinary artists, trained in thố hotels of New York, Paris and London. The food, excellent in Beth quality and mode of preparation, and faultleonly serol by willing and courteous atowards, will satisfy even the most fastidious epicurean. The ships" ex- cellent erchestra delights one during the meal time, lending a tone of joy- orchestra. A regular stage with a ousness and exhilaration to the unique lofty, semi-circular proscenium arch is attractiveness of at the fore end of the room-a grand Adjoining the great dining-saloon, the surroundings, piano, footlights and other necessary there is paraphernalia for theatrical perform seats for eleven or more persons.
a private dining-room with Swimming Pool
The swimming pool in Roman style
potted plants enhances the aspect of this room and helps to pro- eight duce the illusion of being on land.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1929,
CANADIAN
PACIFIC
A DELIGHTFUL CRUISE DE LUXE
by the
Empress of Australia
21,850 Tons Gross, Length 615 feet.. LEAVING HONG KONG FEBRUARY 17th, 1930
ances or concerts being completely pro vided. At night, therefore, this place will present a scene of brilliant gaiety. Is on "E" deck and can easily be reach For the presentation of cinematographed from any upper floor by the pas high THE PUBLIC ROOMS
above on the aft end wall a sengere elevator. cinema projecting-room is fixed.
The white-filed The centre celling of the lounge temperature
pool, with transparent bon water, the Below is given a brief description forms a dome. On the port and star-gulated to suit the bathers, measures
of which is always of the public rooms on the "Asana board walls of the well-opening, there 17 ft. by 26 ft. The walls are of teak, are fresco paintings executed by and the balconies with balustrades, The verandah for first class pas- European artist. The dainty and re- at the aft end and at both sides, are sengers is at the aft end of the boat freshing, green of palms and other reserved for onlookers. deck, the uppermost of the seven decks, and from it one can command
A marble tasteful fountain at the forward end and magnificent view of the boundless
large cylindrical columns of sen. It is open on three sides protect-
marble finish remind one of a Pompelen via Keelung, Shanghai, Chinwangtao (for Peking), Beppu, Kobe, ed by iron balustrades and decorated
bath. Convenient dressing-cubicles, after the Spanish 16th century style. and starboard sides, afford passage room
Galleries, 50 feet long, on the port fresh water shower-baths and a drying Yokohama, Honolulu, Hilo, San Francisco, Balboa, Panama, through The walls are so finished that they pro-ways from the leange to the amoking. bathora.
meet all the requirements of the Panama Canal to Cristobal, Colon, Ravana and duce the effect stone with coloured
room. Their decoration of the Geor tiles. An ample number of settees and
Gymnasium & Bank ian perlod is uniform with that of arm-chairs render this an ideal rest- the lounge. Comfortable settees, chaite pool, is a large gymnasium provided On the starboard side, adjoining the ing place as well as a post of observa- and writing-tables are placed here for with various equipments for exercise, tion. Descent from the raised floor of the convenience of passengers. Pro-ng in a modernly appointed athleti the verandah to the open promenade vision is also made for the hanging of club, deck of 2,010 sq. ft. is made by a a large collection of pletures on the double stairway. At the foot of the walls, the intention being to have these stairs and close to the wall, there is a changed from time to time. fountain of fresh water constantly!
Smoking-Room playing.
Japanese Room
Gallery
The smoking-room is at the aft end of "A" desk. On the starboard side, adjoining the structure of the room are in pleasing The decoration and verandah, there is a Zashiki (a Japan- simplicity after the style of the early ese roam). This is the first time a Tudor. The walls are of English bak, steamship company has ever attempted panelled, and the floor is covered with to place on an ocean-going veasel are rubber to simulate oak parquetry. At gular Japanese room, with ceremonial each end of the fore and aft ceiling Tokenoma (alcove). Fukurotodana (cupboard), etc., the floor being cover holding shields decorated with heraldic beams are carved oak figure trusses ed with thick Japanese tatami mate.aubjects, with rape hanging down the The room will be an unexpected de columns. light, not only for Japanese passen- Couches and chairs of dark oak ars
Maiden Voyages Her Specialty
the establishment of a branch office of Another new feature on the liner is the Sumitomo Bank on board. Tho function of the Sumitomo office will be the exchange of money, cashing tra- will be the first Japanese passenger vellers' cheques, remittances, atc. This liner to have a branch office of a bank. on board.
Second Class
·
public rooms and excellent passenger The superior appointments of the
the first class, but are extended occommodation are not limited only to second class as well.
the
The smoking-room is decorated in Spanish style and the floor is covered with ruboleum of pavement pattern. Nana spiral columns are fitted at the aides of the windows. The settees and arm-chairs are covered in leather.
The lounge is decorated and furnish ed in French and Japanese style. The walls are of maple panelling with, mahogany frame. Above the mantet piece, there is a painting appropriate to the mode of the room. The chairs and settees are covered in colourful; tapestry ar moquette.
The entrance-hall, in French style, is on "B" deck.
WARSHIPS IN PORT
Arriving NEW YORK,
APRIL
· 17th, 1930
Two days available for sight-seeing in NEW YORK. Leave NEW YORK APRIL
19th, 1930
Arriving SOUTHAMPTON & CHERBOURG,
APRIL 27th, 1930.
Shore excursions and sight-seeing tours at all Ports.
For Particulars Apply :—
CANADIAN PACIFIC.
'Phone Central 752.
Tel Address: "Gacanpac."
BRITISH WUCHOW LINE
DECEMBER SAILINGS.
DEPARTURE HOURS:
Hong Kong 6.30 p.m. Wachew 1.30 p.m. 3.5. "TAI HING"
[1,068 tons Capt. Trott)
DECEMBER.
SUN, 22nd
FRI. 27th
5.9. "TAI MING"
FRI
6th
British warships in port this morn- ing were:-
WED.
11th
In
basin
the West of R.N. Dockyard: River? Then let us tell you that you "Tamar," "Cornflower," "Sepoy."
You haven't been up
MON.
16th
have in store one of the most inter-
[649 tons Capt. G. J. Spink.]
DECEMBER
TUES.
after leaving, Hong Kong, call at SUN.
3rd 8th 13th
WED 18th
TUES. 24th SUN. 29th
REDUCED THROUGH TICKETS TO EUROPE VIA U.S.A. VARYING FROM £83 TO £120 ON SALE
SAN FRANCISCO vía Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu,,
ASAMA MARU
TAIYO MARU
YOKOHAMA MARU
. MISHIMA MARU
Wednesday, 11th December. Wednesday,
SEATTLE, VICTORIA vla Shanghai & Japan Ports.
Monday,
Tuesday
5th January,
16th December.
14th January.
LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM vis
Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez.
HAKONE MARU
SUWA MARU
Saturday, 14th December. Saturday,
28th December,
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE vla Manila & Ports.
TANGO MARU
AKI MARU
Wednesday, 25th December.
Wednesday, 22nd January,
BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo.
SADO MARU
SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,
Mexico & Panama.
ANYO MARU
WAKASA MARU
Wednesday, 11th December.
Sunday, 22nd December.
8th December.
10th December.
SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) vin Singapore, Cape Town & Forts,
NEW YORK, BOSTON via Panama.
+ TAKAOKA MARU
Friday,
Thursday,
LIVERPOOL via Port Said, Constantinople, Genoa.
† DAKAR MARU
Tuesday, 10th December.
CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,
+ PENANG MARU
Monday,
9th December.
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
AWA MARU
Tuesday,
3rd December.
Monday,
6th December. 9th December.
↑ RANGOON MARU (Moji direct). Friday, HAKOZAKI MARU
+ Cargo only.
Reduced lat Class Excursien Fates quoted between Manila and Australia,
For further information apply to-NIPPON YUSEN KASSILA
Maiden voyages are the specialty of Miss Polly Perry, of Los Angeles, who arrived in San Francisco on the N.Y.K. liner "Asama Maru" on its first arrival in San Francisco from Japan. She was one of the passengers on the Inter-coastal liner "California" on ita ntaiden voyage from New York to San Francisco and also on the German birer "Eremen" from Cherbourg to New York. The "Azama Maru" is now in Hong Kong.
covered with either leather or tapestry.
Tol. Central No, 292, 3897 and 8821. (Private exchange to all departments.)gers, but will give foreign passengers Writing-tables and six square oak-top
O. S. K
0.
SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON,
HAMBURG,
ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP—Vin Singapore Colombo, Suez and Part Bald.
RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES-Via Buigon, Singapore,
Colombo, Durban & Cape Town. MANILA MARU
BOMBAY-Vis Singapore & Colombo.
*GANGES MARU
SUMATRA MARU
Tuesday, 24th December.
Thursday, 5th December. Thursday, 19th December..
an opportunity to inspect the Interior, card tables are provided, so that hero
gumes,
of a Japanese dwelling. On these new one can write letters, or watch or foln liners, therefore, one can have an in the enthusiastic players teresting and attractive, foretaste of
various Japan before reaching the country Hero one can also smoke or chat from bridge to mahjong. itself.
leisurely in front of the cosy fire, sit. Reading and Writing Room ting deep In one of the comfortable Tal room is in the graceful Eng. conches. Ocho mantelplero is
lish style of the William and Mary painted portraile, FELTY,
Nor
12.
porlod
The walls show panels of borders of walnut, and the furniture A little towards the aft end of the deck veneered Circassian ash with raised
are the little people forgotten. damask, and Horekan Wilton carpets nursery, or children's play-room. The of wainut is upholstered in leather or from the amoking-room, there is the of subdued colours, complete an har general appearance of the room repre monions colour theme that gives one asents the exterior of a small cottage in sense of repose. Above the mantel an English village. piece, there is a portrait painting of k
The ceiling-in}
ZANZI-mental flowers in walnut wood. Well- and toys and playthings furnished, the Lady, appropriate to the period of this on the walls is a picture of a garden painted bino to represent the sky, and room, surrounded by handcarved oma with animals, etc. With a mimic room chosen books from the latest best.
place will afford great delight to small! dellers to classic authors all larga passengers, walnut bookcases on both aides of tho fireplace, and, together with magazines. all readers. In this quiet room, pro- of all sorts, will satisfy the tastes of vided with writing tables stocked with dafaty stationery passengers may write to their relatives and frienda re counting their delightful experiences on board the ship..
(Calls at Penang & Karachi.) DURBAN, LOURENCO MARQUES, DEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM,
DAR & MOMBASA Via Singapore & Colombe. MEXICO MARU
....... Thursday, 2nd January, CALCUTTA Vis dingapore, Penang & Banguon
CELEBES MARU”
Wednesday, 18th December.
*(Calls at Belawan Dell.)
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER Via Japan Ports from
Shanghal
AFRICA HARU (From Shanghai). Tuesday, 3rd December. MELBOURNE Via Manila, Brisbane & Sydney.
SYDNEY MARU
Friday, 18th December.
HAIPHONG Vis Holhow & Pakhol,
MENADO MARU..
NEW YORK-Vix Japen ports, San Francisco & Panatia,
HAGUE MARUM?
Thursday, 12th Dec, 10 am, Thursday, 5th December.
JAPAN PORTS -
NITTO MARU(via Keelung)
BORNEO MARU
ATLAS MARULAKOVO
BEELUNG Via Bwatów & Amoy,
CANTON MARIL
HOZAN MABU
TAKAN VI SWATOW & AMOT
DELI MARU
TAKAO & KEELUNG,
TAVIA HARU (Calls
Thursday
day 8th December,
Bunday, 8th December, Friday, 11th December. Sunday, 8th December, Noon.
Bunday, 15th Des., Noon Thursday 6th Dec, 10 cm.
Wednesday, 11th December.
OSAKA,AHOSEN KAISHA
The lounge, situated amidships on A deck, a palatial room decorated according to the Georgian style. It is
Entrance-Hali
number of settees and chairs and class passengers is on "B" deck. With A spacious entrance-hall for the first
tables arranged in it, the place may be used as a large sitting room. The window of the enquiry, bureau opens to the hall faging the passengern". eleva- tor, which aords communication be- tween decks. All required Information regarding itineraries, hotel reservation, etc., can be cotained heretga
two decks high and is distinguished by Dining Baloon S
magnificent eplendoar.... Alkher woodwork mahogany in two shades. The furniture of English walnut, polished to a light colour and upholstered in rich damask, is appro- priate to its petsing The floor of the room is inlaid with oak wood block Darquetry and covered with huge ruga, soft and colourfol. By removing t rugd it can instantly be converted into the perfectly floured and ball-room:
yassengers, may
dance to their
The dining-saloon at the centre of period, it is two dacks in height In the deck is * In the early - Georgian centre and the walls are panelled with painted mahogany plywood and groups or single cylindrical columns of black marble Anish, with urdate gilded "japi- als give the room a magnificent: ap pearance. On the walls of the well opening to the upper ceiling, there are beautiful fresco paintings on lunette shaped pabal, tyd on each side, port and Fatarbased on the
"Thracian," "Stormcloud."
At north arm; "Iroquois," "Serapia.esting tripa you can possibly take. West wall: "Kent" (lagship)..
The .. "Tai Hing" and "Tai Hing."
North wall: "Petersfield."
In Dock: "Marazion," "Seamer." Samshul, Shlahing, Takhing, Dosing
"Magnolia."
No. 4 Buoy: "Herald."
No. 5 Buoy: "Hermes."
No. Buoy: "Berwick."
No. 7 Buoy: "Somme."
No. 8 Buoy: "Bruce." Whampoa
Dock: "Cornwall,"
The only foreign man o' war in port
was the Chinese gunboat"Ming Sang."
SHIPPING MAN DIES
London, Nov. 27. Duncan MacLachlan, saslstant Euro- pena director of the United States Shipping Board, died here to-day.
The body of the well-known shipping man will be taken to the United States aboard the steamship "Leviathan" of the United States Enes which sails on Friday. Burial services will be held at Lansing, Michigan his home. United Press.
ITALIAN STEAMER SINKS
The
Pensacola, Fla., Nov. 27. Italian steamship "Escambia" sank at her wharf here to-night. As! far as can be learned there were no casualties, United Press.
and stop at Wuchow. These steamors are admirably suited to this service and you will enjoy the five-days' round trip immensely.
FRI
For information apply to
KWONG WING
87, Connaught Road West. Phone: Central 893.
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