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8.8. "VEREZIA"
SB, "TIMAVO"
M.V. "RÈMO"
From Hong Kong. Bails hence onfor abeat 3rd Jan. Sails hence on/or about 22nd Jan... Saila bence on/or about 31st Jan.
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M.V. " ROMOLO”
.8.8. VENEZIA ' S.S. "TIMATO"
From Hong Kong,
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NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS
FROM CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS
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HONG KONG METEOROLOGICAL
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27th, 1928.
Á SNOOKER CHAMPION.
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U.S.S.ASHEVILLE" MAN TAKES KING EDWARD HOTEL TROPHY.
FOREIGN SHIPPING IN
CHINESE WATERS.
ALARMING COMPETITION,
Now that the reconstruction
CONSIGNEE NOTICES. JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN-
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN.
THE Steamer:
* MAIN”. haring arrived from FREMEN, HẦM. 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 Oo, Ltd., Kowloon,
Mr. Thomas Francis Kiley, of the period has set in, the authorities U.S.8. Asheville, was warmly conare paying great attention to One problem gratulated by his friends and ship various questions. mates on Christmas morning on which they are setting out to solve, winning the King Edward Hote amongst many others, says the Snooker Championship.
After encounters with a number Canton Gazette, is the matter oftere Delivery can be obtained. of formidable opponents in the developing the shipping trade along Colocy, Mr. Kiley played the final modern lines. In view of the years game on Christmas Eve, before of internal strife experienced-up-to- crowd of interested spectators. He handled his cue with skill, and suc- the time of the unification of the ceeded in wresting the champion country, the shipping business has skip from Mr. J. H. Witchell, pro- disintegrated most alarmingly, to prietor of the King Edward Hotel.
the advantage of foreign shipping
A plessing ceremony took place on board the Asheville on Christ-intereste
Mr. Ma Cheu Chun, the Commis- mas morning, when the champion- ship trophy was presented to Mr. Kiley. The mess room was gaily sioner of Reconstruction at Canton, decorated with flags, holly and misnow proposes that a special study, tletoe and, a delicious Christmas should be made of the systems of breakfast was laid on the table for
waterborne transportation in-force the guests..
abroad with a view to eventually Also Good Al Marbles. In presenting Mr. Kiley with making use of the observations gain- the trophy, Mr. Witchell said:ed from such investigation to the
Friends, I am indeed honoured in advantage of Chinese shipping. being asked to make this present
It is felt all round that something tion to Mr. Kiley. You all know, that Mr. Kiley has taught us a trick should be done to protect Chinose or two about anooker and how it shipping from being wiped out should be played. The tournament altogether through foreign compe- had been throughout contested with tition! Up and down the China a real friendly spirit, and this cuast foreign ships have successful "Spirit is with us all on this Christly carried on a constwise trade, mas morning.
although in certain countries on. national ships are not allowed to ply in the coastwise trade.
I am sure you will agree with me that Mr. Kiloy has defeated us all in a most sporting manner, and 1 will say this for him that if there was anyone of us here who deserved to win the championship title, that man was Mr. Kiley himself. I have dug into his life history, and found that when quite a mite. marvel at Tommy Kiley was a marbles. Some of his college mates still recollect to their sorrow that many a stockingful of marbles," which their parents had paid for, eventually found their ways into Tommy's posseSSION
They all, however, agreed that Tommy did not win those marbles hy squeering an inch of ground. He had always played a fair game Tommy was also, and I think he still is, good at other games, such
The Commissioner of Reconstruc tion is reported to be determined to make a careful survey of the ship- Ping position abroad, so as to apply the results of this survey for the benefit of Chinese shipping.
All Goods remaining undelivered after the 2nd of January, 1929, will be
abject to Rent
No Tire Insurance will be effected by-
case whatever.
159 in.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godown for examination by the Con- gases and the Company's Surveyors, Исата
Anderson 1958.
♣ Ashs, at 10 a.m..
the Sist of December, No Claim will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Olime must be presented within Two Werks of the Ship's arrival here, altar which date they will not be recognised.
Condences sve requested to surrender their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for Countersignature.
MELCHERS & CO.,
Agents: NORDDAUTICHAR LOTD, Ba Hong Kong, 26th Dec, 1929, (7146
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co.'s
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STEAMER 'KALYAN,."
JCJL
York Bushline
Mbungkant
LIJN.
Tet Addres
JAVALYN
Tel Ventes! 1570
QUICKEST SAILING TO JAVA
REGULAR-WEEKLY SERVICE FROM HONG KONG TO JAVA. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE FROM HONG KONG TO MANILA.
SOUTH BOUND.
STEAMRIE
FROM..
EXFECTED WILL
OF ON LEAVE
ABOUT
WEDNESDAT}
FOR
2nd Jan,
4.p.m. 2nd Jan, 4 Puff 18th Jan.
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TIKINI ...DALET,K'LUNG. 31 Dec.
& AKOY TJISONDARI „., S'mar. & Avoy 31st Deo.
TJIMANOEK .. DALKY, KLUNG, 14th Jan.
& Αποτ
NORTH BOUND.
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MAXASSER & SOZRADALA
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For
ARRIVED HONG KONG ON 23 DECEMBER, 1929,
TJISALAK
Java,Mazasner. 29th Dec. 31st Dec. AMOT & N. CHINA
Amor & SriveWAI 2nd Jan. 4th Jan. ANTWERP, LONDON, GIBRALTJIKEMBANG BATATZA TAK, MARSEILLES. MALTA,
TJITAROEM ... Java,Makassen 11th Jan. 13th Jan. Amor & N. C
BATAVIL TJIKARANG
18th Jan. 18th Jan. 1. Axor & BHANGHAI
PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBO
AND STRAITS
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed_ÄT TEREX'X1x in the Hong Kong BRITISH INDIA S.S. CO., LTD. and Kowloon Wharf and Godown
Company's Godowns at
at Kowloon, where sach Consignment will be sorted out) Mark by fark and Delivery, can be obtained
the Goods are landed. Optional Goods will be landed here! Tolesa
less Instructions have been given to TJIKINI the contrary Six hour before arrival of the Steamer.
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FROM KOBE & MOJI.
THE Steamship
TALAMBA" having arrived from the above Forte, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and
TO MANILA.
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STEAMERS
Fox Hoo Kowa
FROM MANILA
2nd January, 4 p.z.
5th January
16th January, p..
19th January
Goods not cleared within 8 days, in TJIMANOEK...
as swinging a larist and riding Godown Company's Godowns at Row Best & date of arrival, will be subject to
huckaback.
loon, where Delivery may be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by 1st January. 1999, will be subject to Rent.
"Gentlemen, there are only a few of the sporting proclivities of our champion here to-day which I had been able to dig up. There are
by However, we are probably more. quite contented to leave it at that, and now gentlemen you will all join
me in acclaiming Mr. Kiley the
B.S.C. (Billiard Snooker Cham pion) of the King Edward Hotel."
The Trophy.
The trophy, in the form of a huge plum pudding, was then unwrap. ped. It was tastefully decorated with icing, and around it was a red ribbon with the words Thomas Francis Kiley, B.SC." Mr. Kiley's health was then drunk in aerated water, no stronger stipulant being allowed on a United States ship, Mr. Kiley was then requested to cut the pudding across, which he did, and to his and many others' mur. prise, a miniature bottle of brandy, A specially imported bottle of apple sauce, a marble and a black billiard ball, came toppling out on to the
tray.
Mr. Kiley is a very popular figure in Hong Kong. He is about the oldest member of the United States feet out here and his shipmates regard him as a walking encyclopae dis on the Colony's affairs,
STUDENT "RAGS"
DEPLORED.
No Fire Insurance will be effected
any case whatever. "Godowns for mamination by the Con
Damaged Packages must be left in the gee and the Company's surveyors, Messrs. Goddard and Douglas, at 10
and Thursdays. Monday
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All Claims must be presented within Ten days of the Steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowas. MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO. Hong Kong, 26th Dec, 1828. [714
BRITISH INDIA S.S. "CO., LTD.
FBOX CALCUTTA. PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
"GAZANA"
No Fire Insurance will be affected by u in any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowas for examination by the Con. signees, and the Company's Surveyors, Hearm Godeans & Douglas, 101,
.04
Mondays and Thursdays, within the Tree Storage period.
All Claims against the Steamer must
be presented to the Undersigned oz or before 12th January, 1929, or they wil not be recognized,
No Claims wil be admitted after the Goods have lets the Godowns,
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co.,
Agents,
Hong Kong, 24th Dec., 1928. 17140
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. THE BEN LINE STEAMERS,
LIMITED. ·
FROM MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
The Steamship "BENMOHR.".
CONSIGNBES of Cargo we hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their rak into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the HONG KONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWY COMPANY, LTD., whence, and/or from the wharves Delivery may be
HE Steamship having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Orgo are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown. Company's Godown at Kow: loon, where Delivery may be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by 26th December, obtained.
to Rent
1928, will be subjec1l be affected by Goods have left the Godowns, and all
No Fire Insurance
No Claims will be admitted after the
us away case whatever.
Goods remaining undelivered after the Damaged Packages must be left in 28th instant, wül be subject to Rent the Godowns for examination by the Com-
A
signees and the Company's Surveyors, be against the Steamer must
LORD BIRKENHEAD'S HINTn Mondays
AT ABERDEEN.
ABERDEEN. Lord Birkenhead attended the students' rectorial dance, when the intimated that the principal students were to get a holiday on Monday.
Lord Birkenhead, rose and said: My proposal was that there ought to be holiday for a week. This, 1 regret to say, has been de Anitely turned down by the Senatus."
Roars of laughter arose when he added: "Even the decision for Monday holiday was carried only by a bare majority, and that scanty and niggardly concession would not have been possible had it not been for votes of divinity profea-
Plea For Quietness,
sors. HONG KONG TIDE TABLE.
"I must say," Lord Birkenhead
Marars. Goddard & Douglas at 10 am,
and
Thursdays. All Claims must be presented within Ten days of the Steamer's arrival here, after w
which date they cannot be recognized.
No Claims will be adipitted after the Gooda hare left the Godowns.
A Protest has been soted by the Master against bad weather. MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO. Hong Kong, 19th Dec., 1928. [7123
to the Undersigned on or before the 11th January, 1939, they will not be recognised.
All Erokan, phafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 27th instant, at 10 am, by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
Agents. Boog Kong, 20th Dec, 1928. 17132
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
COPENHAGEN. «
The M.S. "SIAM" loading on or about 15th January-
For
From Dec. 27th, 1923, to Jan. 2nd, 1929 siyly continued, "I was disap- PORT SAID, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM. AMSTERDAM.
Daju of
Yook,
HIGH WATAM
Date enth
Kong
Hoog
Standard
Time.
REGISTER, +
Bong Kong Observatory, Dec. 16th,
Previous Oa ExtejOn Data
Day
6.1
at 2 pm B
p.
Barometer.
30.08 30.11
"80.05
Temperatur
67
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Haridity... 59 Wind-
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Direction E
33
Force...
4
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Weather...
B
0
B.
Rein...
0.00
0.00 0,00
Sat. 29
0 12 10 44 1 38
Low Waren.
Hong
Kong
Height.
9 128.6
Thur 27 10 49 15 Fri. 28
Mon. 31
Bighest open-air Temperature, 25th: 678.33
Lowest open-air Temperature, 26th: 62
B-Blue sky C-Cloudy; D- Drizzlo; F-Fog L-Lightning: Tue. 1 M-Mist; O-Overcast: P-Passing wasaborers Roualle B-Bain. Ted.
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9 57 8.1
Standard
Time.
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10
pointed that hard-living, porridge nourished Scotsmen should want any holiday at all. If I were com pletely insincere, however, I should. add that I hope you will work doubly hard, on Tuesday, but I never attempt to deceive youth.
In a reference to his rectorial address, Lord Birkenhead said 2 36,3 5 "I am all in favour of the utmost 4702 cheerfulness on these occasions, but I feel that Scottish students make a mistake in making it difficult for their choicest professors to get a 44039 hearing when the force of rhetori
710 cal
argument is destroyed by cat- calls. 140 56 18
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8.
He suggested that a tradition should be established that those wha ilected a rector should are that
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SAILING LIST. SHANGHAI, KTO,
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2nd Jan,
11th Feb
23rd Feb.
CONTINENT, ETC.
6th Feb, 1929 14th Feb
3rd Mar, 24th Mar...
6th April,
Optional Bills of Lading issued to United Kingdom Ports.
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EXCURSIONS TO JAVA
The regular service of the Java China-Japan-Lijn steamers from Hong Kong to Java, and vice-versa, offers a splendid opportunity for excursions to Java (the Pearl of the East) and to other parts of the Dutch East Indies.
Famous for craters and volcanoes, delightful scenery, invigorating mountain resorts, excellent sporting facilities.
Travel in comfort on first class steamers, havinglexcellent accommodation for passengers, a European Doctors and Wireless telegraphy.
Hong Kong to Batavia (7 days) saloon fare: $175, return $300.
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
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HP
Telephone G 1574
Hamburg-Amerika Linie,
COMBINED FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE CABIN CLABS ACCOMMODAMON FOR 50 PASSENGERS. FARE FROM HONG KONG TO GENOA-£73. Or, 0a, OUTWARD
Sailings from Europe for Shanghai & Northern Ports:-
8.8. "EMIL KIRDOEF" M.V."HAVELLAND" 8.8. "HAVENSTEIN " M.V. LEVERKUSEN" M.V.ERMLAND”.
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HOMEWARD.
dne here on or about the 10th Jan. ... dua here on or about the 2nd Ján. ane bare on or about the 6th Feb. itne here on or abort the 15th Feb. ...que here on or about the 5th Mar.
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Sailings for Genoa, Hotterdam and Hamburg via Manila, Singapore, Colombé & Port Bald ---
sailing from here on ar about the 18th Dec,
*† M.Y, " DUISBURG "...
18.8. OLDENBURG" direct to Singapore
ailing from here on or shout the 18th Jhi.. "Balling from here on or about the 22nd Ja † B.S. "BAARLAND"
8.3. EMIL KIRDORF" iling from here on or about the 5th Feb. MY. HAVELLAND"-ing from here no or about the 19th Fab.
Biting
from hars on or about the 8th Mar 8.8. "HAVENSTEIN
Calling also at Marseilles.
Calling also a Amsterdam.
For Freight, Fanga and further Particulare please apply to
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12, Pedder Street,
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