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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, JUNE 11th, 1928.
A LOVELY WAY TO START A ROW.
WHICH ARE THE MOST HIGHLY CIVILISED
STATES IN EUROPE?
[BY STACY AUMONIER.]
CONSIGNEE NOTICES, CONSIGNEE NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
* ELLERMAN ** LINE.
FROM EUROPE.
THE Steamship
CITY OF TOKIO"
having arrived. Consignees cf. Cargo by her are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the bazanlous and/or extra bazardens Godowns of Holt's Wharf, whence Delivery may be obtained.
The original meaning of the word ƒ detall. But as it is I can only civilisation has, I suppose, to do make a few generalisations about with what may be called crudely it. There is no doubt but that it the citying of the community. the preeen; time Sweden is a very It certainly implies that a man who highly civilised country, and 80 18 live in the country is not civilised. Scotland. It's an odd thing. But perhaps the matter could be never feel drawn to Scottish people, more easily explained in this way: but I am always ceing brought in No Claims will be admitted after the To a man who lives in a remote touch with them. And their civil Goods have left the Godowns, and all part of the country, grows his own virtues leage me apelihound. What Goods remaining undelivered after fruit and vegetables and rears hie marvellous country America 18th June. 1998, wil be subject to own cattle the social problems are would be if some fifteen million of Bent. far simpler than they are to a man her citizens had been of Scottish All Claims against the Steamer must who liyes cheek by jowl with thou- rather than Irish stock! Denmark be presented to the Undersigned on or sands of his fellow creatures. The and Holland both enjoy many wise before 22nd June, 1923, or they will not
be recognized, latter is forced to think continually laws, and a high standard of citizen- in terms of the crowd. In other | ship. words, civilisation is the art of living in crowds. And since man is by nature a gregarious creature, and has become extremely prolific, this art has had to be developed to a very fine point.
'bour.
The Test
+
France's Flaco,
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All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, they will be examined on any where Tuesdays or Fridays, between the hours of 10.45 a.m. and Room, within the Free Storage period of One Week.
.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
THE BANK LINE, LTD.,
General Agents. Hong Kong, th June, 1928. [8358
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE.
FROM USA.
"FOKRESBANK"
THE Moter Vessel having arrived. Consignees of Cargo by her are
informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous
I put Norway a little lower in the scale than the other Scandinavian countries. Is is a little more un couth, and if one may judge by Ibsen's plays, even if you are one of the very best Norwegians. there's We no longer, or we should not, not much fun in being alive, any-. judge the standard of civilisation way. The German Empire was an of a State by its size, power, indirect creation of the Napoleonte material prosperity, or even by the Wars. Formerly it consisted of a individual, genius of its citizens, but chain of peasant states of a very by the general scale of its civil high standard of civilisation. The behaviour. In other words, by the bubbles of its later imperialien citizen's attitude towards his neigh-having burst, it will again probably be a great civilising influence in Now, a man who lives in the Europe. Its people have character country may sometimes get the and intelligence. They are indus idea in his head that he is all-trious nod level-headed, and their
rather strident practicality aulicing, but a man who lives in o city is made to realise that he is leavened by a passion for music, surrounded by thousands of people legend, and light lager. who are doing things for him all Someone may, complain at my the time. His clothes, food, furni-putting France among the "semi-and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the ture, education and Amusements civilised," but I don't see how on are, a supplied by other people. can do much else. In spite of great Consequently, if he has any sense advantages of intelligence and and conscience, he must appreciate native genius, the French are the the fact that this delicate mathi- most material-minded Tace ia nery of interdependence is only Europe. They are facile princeps
All Claims against the Tessel must operative successfully it he too con- the nation of chopkeepers. No one tributes something to the general else begins to know anything about be presented to the Undervigued on or welfare. That is the whole mean- shopkeeping compared with "them." before 22nd June, 1928, or they will ing of civilisation.
"From the millionaire to the peasant not be recognised. everyone concentrates on making All broken, chafed and damaged and hoarding money. From the Goods are to be left in the Godowns, time of the Napoleonic Wars everywhere they will be examined on Friday, attempt to enlarge the international 15th June, 1929, at 10am. vision of Europe has been blocked "French by what je known BS logic." French logic constata in a belief that anything that isn't to the greater glory, enrichment, or security of France is illogical. This attitude may be magnificent, but it len't civilention.
Under its influence there spring into being, in the more civilized countries, innumerable movements,
institutions and moral doctrines all tending towards the betterment of society. In this universal groping towards civilising influences one fact, I think, must strike anyone. It is that in many respects the smaller States have an advantage over the greater Statce..
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Homes Of Vendetta.
While the Great Powers are judg- ing each other's progress by the scale of their armaments, "the per-
I have little space for the last b fection of their mechanical produc
But there is one feature tions, the stabilization of their rates group.
that most of these States have in of exchange, they are apt to over- look the fact that lesser Powers are
common. It is what might be call making greater progress in the per ed a long memory for old ecorce. fection of their citizens, the liber- They are homes of the Camoren alising of their laws, and the im-and the vendetta. They are all provement of their systems of anti-social. Most of them take education and national training knives to football matches. One Judging by these standards the has only to attend a hull-fight and: States of Europe appear to me to to note the attitude of the people towards this spectacle to realise be divisible into three groupe.
that Spain is still in the fourteenth Here they are:"
CIVILISED STATES (in order of century.
Scotland, merit). Sweden,
Ireland has a way of throwing Denmark, Holland, England, up geniuses and most delightful in Norway, Hungary, Switzer dividuals, but the bulk of the land, Germany.
people are dull, vindictive and SEMI-CIVILISED STATES.-France, humourlees. They still dwell on
Wales, Belgium, Austria, Czecho-Slovakia. BARBARIC STATES.-Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Greece,. the Balkan States, Turkey. (I omit Russia, Poland. etc., be- cause they are hardy Europenn. Besides, how could one class Rus- sia 1)
century-old grievances, and are too fond of shooting in the back. Ever since the Kingdom of Italy wa created it has always been on the verge of something. It still is. But it is something far removed from civiliantion. The rest hardly count. I don't expect you to agree with my let, so make up one of your own. It is in any case a I should like to justify this list lovely way to start a row.
If the Editor would give me apnee
Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence Delivery may he ob be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after 15th Jane. 1928, will be subject to Rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
THE BANK, LINE, LTD., General Agents. Hong Kong, 9th Jane, 1928. (6857
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN.
NHE Steamer
"SAABBRUECKEN”. having arrived from BREMEN, HAM- BURG and Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that their Cargo is being landed at their risk into the Go downs of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., L. Kowloon,
hare Delivery can be obtained.
BRITISH INDIA S.S. CO., LTD.
FROM KOBE & MOJI.
BE Steamship
THE
야
11
HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
DE Motor Ve
VOGTLAND"
having arrived, Cousigures of Cargo are hereby notified that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hong Kong Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company's godowns at Kowloon, where Delivery can be obtained as the Goods are landed.
Optional Cargo will be landed, unless Notice has been given prior to Stëmmer's
"SANTHIA " having arrived from the above Purts. Consignees of Cargo are herely in formed that their Goode ara Leitis landed and placed at their risk in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kow- Icon, whern Uelivery may be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed,
Goods not cleared by 18th Jane, 1828. will be subject to Rent
No Fire Insurance will be affected by be left in the Godowns, where they
us in any case whatever..
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Con- ignees and the Company's Surveyors, sure. Goddard & Dongise at 10 am, on Mondays and Thursdays.
All Claims must be presented within Ten days of the Steamer's arrival bere, they cannot be after which date recognized,
after
No Claims will be admitted the Goods have left the Godowas, MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CU. Hong Kong, 11th Jane, 1918 (6339
THE
11.
BRITISH INDIA®S.S, CO., LTD..
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
HE Steamship
"TAKADA" having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where Delivery may be obtained as soca a Goods are lauded.
Goods not cleared by 15th June, 1909, will be subject to Rent
No Fire Insurance will be affected by
us in any case whatever..
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowas, for Bxamination by the Consignees and the Company's surveyors, Messrs. Goddard and Donglas, at 15 A.X., Mondays and Thursdays,
All Claim must be presented within Ton days of the Steamer's arrival here, after which date ther recognised.
cannot be
Na Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns.
A Protest has been noted by the Master. MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.. Hong Kong, 8th June, 1923, 15256
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION 06.'s STEAMER "KHYBER"
ARVED HONG KONG os 8TH JUNE, 1928..
FxoxANTWERP LONDON, GIBRAL
TAR, MARSEILLES, MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBU
All Goods remaining undelivered after the 12th of June, 1929, will be subject? to Bent
No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godown for examination by the Con- signs and the Company's Surveyors, Mrs. Anderson & Arhe, at 10 am, on the 11th of June, 1928.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown and all Claims must be presented within Two Weeks of the Ship's arrival here, alter which data they will not be recognised.
Consignees are requested to surrender their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for Countersignature,
MELCHERS & 00.,
Agenta: NODDAUTSCHE LLOYD, BRawMIN. Hong Kong, 5th June, 1928. (6339
AND STRAITE.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above
named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed AT zax sx in the Hong Kong
and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowas at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be or, a hort Mark by Mark and Delivery, can obtained as the Goods are landed.
bo
Uptional Goods will be landed here unicas Instructions have bean given to the contrary Six hour before arrival of theTM Btcamer.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods hare left the Godowns, and all Jane, 1923, will be subject to Bent Goods remaining undelivered after 9th
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods
will be examined on 8th June, 1925, at 10 m., by our Surveyors, Mesars Goddard and Douglar. Jane, 182, res recognized.
All Claims must reach us before 23rd will not be
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
י
JEBSEN & CO.,
Agend
Hong Kong, 4th June, 1929. [6337
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
CONSIGNEE NOTICE.
S.S. "SPRINK”
BRINGING CARGO From MARSEILLES, &c.
“CONSIGNEES" are" horeby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, Treaxurs and Valuables are being landed.and atured into the Godown of
the denong and Kowloon Whart Delivery may be obtained immediatay after landing.
All Claims must be sent in to me or or before Thursday; the 14th June, 1928, “ or they
will not be recognised.
U., Ltd., Kowloon, whence
Damaged Packages will be examined by the Company's Surveyors, Mass. Goddard & Douglas in the presence of the Consignees at 10 am on Monday, 11th June, 1928.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by as in any case whatever.
L. LESDOS ▲ gen).
Hong Kong, 5th June, 1929, (6338 CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
THE BÊN LINE STEAMERS.
LIMITED.?
FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANT- WEEP, LONDON & STRAITS.
The Steamship" BENLOMOND.".
NONSIGNEES of Carga are hereby CONSTANDES urges are truly landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves, Delivery may
be Detained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and al Goods remaining andelivered after the 11th fast will be subject to Rent.
ou cr
All Claims against the tesmer must be presented to the Undersigned before the 25th inst, or they" will not ko recognized..
All broken, shafed and damaged Goods are in te left in the Godowns, where they will he examined on the 9th instant, at 10 am, by Mesurs. Goddard & Douglas. No Fire Insurance has been affected Bills of Lading will be countersigned by GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD."
Agenta
Hong Kong, 4th Jane, 1928. [631 6
BRITISH INDIA S.S. CO., LTD.
Fox KOBE & MOJI,
THE Steamship
"TAKLIWA
A
Goods not cleared within 8 days, in- cluding date of arrival, will be snùject to having arrived from the above Parts, Rent.
Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- No Fire Insurance will be affected by formed that their Goods are being Be in any case whatever.
Damaged Fackages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Con
DOUGLAS, E 10 A
lauded and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown. Company's Godowns at Low-
1000 as the Goods are landed. Goods not cleared by 9th June, 1028, will be subject to Hant.
HONG KONG METEOROLOGICAL SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY goes, and the Company Surveyors, toon, where Delivery may be obtained
REGISTER.
Hong Kong Observatory, June 10th.
RESORTS
SUMMER HOLIDAY
Previous Date On Date
Day #t
at 2 p.m.
Shanghai, etc.,
Continent.
Barometer... 29:67
#t Sm 1 p.m.
29.85
29,01
Temperatur
82
80.
M.S. "Peru"
6th July
M.S.“ Siäm "
10th June
21st July
M.S. "Danmark'
16th July
21st August
22nd July
27th August
Humidity... Wind-
Direction Força Wanther.... 0
0.19
81
25
NE 1
S6W $
79
SSW
D
0
0,00
0,18
OTHER SAILINGS:-
M.S. "Java".
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HONG KONG TIDE TABLE.
From June 11th to 17th, 1928.
Hier Wazzi,
Wook.
Dale Ponth.
Hong
Kong
Standard
Time.
b.
III
Low Wasse.
Height.
Hong
Kong
Standard Time.
Height
b. m.in.
Mon 11m 5. 84 1m 7 300
340 5 9 10 21 16
22 4 6 10 18 & 8 5 Taos. 12
4855 11-181 8 Wed. 13 m 5 665 111 46 18 1
875
Thur. 14 25 88m 0 221
7 06 0 0162 Fri. 15657 6 4m 43 8 124 71 14 Bat. 16m 7 33 701 20 2 44 Bun. 17 8 11 7 5m 1 15
10:17 4 2 8 320
ARTHUB Famous for its two memorable Bieges and He beautifu
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Mosits, GoddARD
on Mondays and Thursdays, within the Free Storage period,
All Claims against the Steamer mast. be presented to the Undersigned on or before 28th June, 1925, or they will act be recognized.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns,
MACKINNON, MAUKENZIE & Co.,
Agouts. Hong Kong, 8th June, 1928. 16355
PRINCE LINE NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
FROM NEW YORK.
THE Motor Teazel CO.aving arrived from the above Port
JAPANESE PRINCE"
ill under the direct management of the 8OUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY
Blastrated Booklets and all Information post fres on roquest.
Applications may be sent so the Hotel Managers at the vaziona zosorta er to
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DODWELL-CASTLE: LINE.
FOR BOSTON & NEW YOKK "AND ATLANTIC PORTS, U.S.A.
T.M.V. “GREYSTOKE CASTLE”
Sailing on the 29TH JUNE, 1928,
For Freight and Particulars, Apply to i
DODWELL & CO., LTD. ACLITS,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Con- signess and the Company's surveyors, Messrs. Goddard and Douglas, at 10. a.m. Mondays and Thursdays.
All Claims must be
presented within Ten days of the Steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised.
No. Claima
will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns. MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO Hong Kong, 2nd June, 1929. (6335
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en 7th instant, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hong Kong and NEWS OF THE FAR EAST Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company,
Kowloon and stored at mocari and expense.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown where they will be examined on Wednesday, 17th instant, at 10 a.m.
All Claims must be presented within Fifteen days of the Vessel's arrival here, after which date they cannot le recognized.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown and All Goods remaining undelivered after 14th instant, will be subject to Rent.
No Firs Insurance has been affected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned FURNESS (FAR EAST), LTD, 2nd Floor, King's Building, Connaught Road, Hong Kong, Telephone No. 8165.
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