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Courtesy is in Your Ticket The Thinking Traveler always uses President Liners, because he knows that he will constantly receive that genial, courteous, personal service and attention that ensures him of pleasant, carefree and enjoyable voyages.

The magnificent President Liners are broad of beam and exceptionally steady. All are oil burners, swift express liners.

The public rooms are luxuricusly appointed and inviting.

All staterooms are outside, splendidly furnished and equipped with beds-not berde. Each room has hot and cold running water, also fans, wardrobe, thermos bottles and reading lamps. Private bath and showers in conoration with many rooms perfect the travel comfort of these giant passenger liners.

The Cuisine is world famous. The deliciously prepared merus will delight you. And how the orchestra adds est to your dining.

The decks are spacious. The Glass-enclosed Promenade always popular. Deck Jones are moves evening dates, everything has been to make your trip a happy one. Unexcelled anywhere-is the courteous and efficient service accorded you by the trained personnel aboard the President Liners.

The great frequency of sailings and the liberal stopover privileges of the Dollar Steamship and American Mail Lines have made these giant passenger liners out standingly popular among travelers,

WEEKLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE

TO SAN FRANCISCO and

LOS ANGELES

The Sunshine Belt via Honolulu Fortnightly sailings an Tuesdays Pres. Coveland Tum, ep. 27,1a.m Pres. Pierce Tues., Oct. 11th Prea. Taft... ...Tues., Oct. 25th Pres. Jeferson ... Tues, Nov. 8th

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TO SEATTLE and VICTORIA The Short, Straight Route to America Fortnightly sailings on Wednesdays

Pres. Madison Pres. Jackson Pres. HoKinley Pres. Lincoln

Wed., Oct., 5th Wed., Oct., 19th Wed., Nov. 2nd Wed., Nov. 16th

Special Through Rates to Europe, via United States, £120, £112. Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of railway lines across United States and Canada, with liberal stop-over privileges for sight-seeing.

To EUROPE and NEW YORK

ROUND THE WORLD

Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdays via Manila, Strales, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandria, Naples, Genor, Marseilles, Bonum and New York,

Pres. Monroe Pres. Wilson Pres. v. Buren

Pres. Monroe

Tren, Sept 27, 9 a.m. Tues., Oct. 11, 6 a.m. Tuos,, Oct. 25, 8 a.m.

Pecs. Hayes Tuo., Nov. 8, 6 a.m. Pres. Folk... Tues., Nov. 22, 8 d,m Pres. Adams Tue., Dec. 6, 8 a.m.

TO MANILA

... Sept. 27th, Ba..

Pres. Madison ... Sept. 27th, & p.ro.

Pres Pierce......Oct. 3rd. b p.m.

Oct: 11th, 6 a.m. Oct. 11th, 6 p.m. Oct. 17th, 6 p.m.

Pres. Wilson... Prea. Jackson Prcs. Taft, For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information Apply to Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor Telephone Central 2477, 2478 and 795. Cable Address "Dollar"

Dollar Steamship Line

and

American Mail Line

INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

CANTON

SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION, Destination,

Steamer,

Sailings

Hopsang Fri. 23rd Sopt at 3 a.m. OSAKA Amoy, S'hai, Yokohama, Hosang Sat. 24 Sept at 7 a.m.

Moji & Kobe

TSINGTAU Swatow & S'hai Waishing Suo. 25th Sept at 10a.m. SHANGHAI via Swatow Fooshing Mon. 26th Sept at 10a.m.

CANTON SINGAPORE

Chaksang Tues, 27th Sept at 7am. Yuonsang Tues. 27th Sept at 3 p.m. TSINGTAU Swatow & S'hai Hopsung Wed. 28th Sept at 10 a.m. SANDAKAN

AN TUNG

..Mausang Wed. 28th Sept at 3 p.m., Yusang Wed. 28th Sept at 5 p.m. TSINGTAU Swatow & S'hai Chaksang Sun. 2nd Oct at 10a.m. TSINGTAU Swatow & Shai Kwaisang Wod. 5th Oct at

noon. STRAITS & Calcutta......Laisang Wed. 5th Oct at 3 p.m. TIENTSIN

Chipshing Wed: 5th Oct at 5 p.m. OSAKA Amoy, Moji & Kobe Kumsang Sun. 9th Oct at 7 a.m. TSINGTAU Swatow & S'hai Kwongeang Sun. 9th Oct at TSINGTAU Swatow & S'hai Hangsang Wed., 12th Oct at TSINGTAU Swatow & S'hai Yatshing Sun. 16th Oct at 10 am.

noon. noon.

For froight or passage apply to:-

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. General Managers

Telephone 215. Central

THE SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC

COMPANY, LIMITED.

SERVICE OF FAST MOTOR VESSELS

LOADING DIRECT FOR

BARCELONA, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and SCANDINAVIAN PORTS.

M.V. "AGRA”

M.V. “SUMATRA”

M.V. “JAPAN"

Loading about 8th October

Brd November

24th September 16th October.

M.V."FORMOSA”

20th November 10th December

SHANGHAI, JAPAN and PORTS.

MY. "SUMATRA”.....

M.V. "JAPAN STY

For further partiqulars apply to the

GILMAN CO., LTI

Hongkong.

G. E. EUYGEN

Canton.

Agents:

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

ADRIFT AT SEA.

HUBRO'S CREW'S TERRIBLE

ORDEAL."

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1937.

sent a wireless message to Hong CONSIGNEES NOTICE. kang asking for assistance, and] continued on her journey to Hongkong.

HOLLAND-OOST ÁZIE LIJN.

"MADOERA" (1),

Salls Made From Tarpaulins.

Tossed by mountainous scas, consumption, it was found neces

Owing to the abnormal coal From AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, with a wind of almost typhoon in-sary to use a certain amount of HAMBURG, BREMEN and GENOA tensity, engines out of commission, wood on Monday afternoon, and by and only lightly laden with ballast, midnight all the coal was exhaust-

The Steamship, the officers and crew of the Norweed and the only means of keeping gian steamer Hubro, underwent a up steam was by using wood having arrived from the above ports, nerve-racking experience before entirely. they finally succeeded in bringing After a terrible night, it was noted that all goods are being land. consigness of cargo by her are their ship safely into Hongkong decided to stop the main engines ed at their risk into the hazardous harbour yesterday afternoon."

altogether on Tuesday, and usa and/or extra-hazardous godowns of With coal running short, any the wood fuel to keep the steering Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the tha China Provident Loan & Mortgage available wood on board had to ongine going only. Owing to the wharves delivery may be obtained. be utilised for fuel to keep the ship drifting shorewards, the Goods not cleared by the 23th engines going, and in order to get crow, as a last hopo, seized September, 1027, will be subject to steerage headway on the boat to on the idea of making sails from rent. prevent her drifting ashore, the tarpaulin. This work was carri All broken chafed and damaged crow were compelled to make sailed out with as

des-packages are to be left in the godowns, much out of canvas.

patch as possible and under great where they will be examined on the Earlier reports stated that the difficulties. Eventually the task 7th September, 1927, at 10 a.m. by Hubro's engines were disabled was completed, and after anotherra. Goddard & Douglas, Hong- some 50 miles East of Amoy and strenuous time in "rigging"

Claims against the steamer urust that she was drifting. The Kow-ship, it was happily discovered bo presented in writing within ten loon Dock tug, the Henry Keswick, that sufflelent speed was obtained left in search of the Hubro yes to get steerage way.. terday, but failed to find her. She completed the latter part of her hazardous trip in tow of the ss.

:

-

Help Arrivce.

the

Later the s.s. Heron arrived on

kong,

days after arrival of steamer, other |wise they will not be recognized,

No Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case, whatever.

.

Bills of Lading will be counter- algned by,

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.

General Agents. Hongkong, September, 21, 1927.

OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.

AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

“KEEMUN"

Heron: Late last evening the the scene. Henry Keswick had not returned to the dock. The Hubro was moored got a tow line aboard at the first This vessel, by fine seamanship, to a buoy just outside Kowloor attempt, in spite of the weather, Dock.

which was still blowing a gale, and succeeded Engines Useless.

in towing the stricken ahip for the remaining The Hubro, which. is on the distance into Hongkong harbour. China coast run, left Swatow last During the whole of this time no Friday afternoon with no cargo or sign WAS seen of the Henry passengers, bound for Keelung, Keswick, and the assistance of the Formosa. When about 50 miles 5.9. Heron was gladly taken be- from Keelung on Sunday after-cause, in spite of the difficulties Consignees per Company's Steamer noon trouble was experienced with of navigating the ship under sail, the engines, which resulted in food was also running short. nearly all steam being lost.

Those on board paid a high tri-:

From UNITED KINGDOM via SINGAPORE. bute to the skilful seamanship of are hereby, notified that the cargo will -The engines were very nearly the crew of the s.3. Heron in secur- be discharged into Holt's Whart useless, and matters were rendered ing a tow in auch stormy weather. Kowloon, where it will lie at Con- worse by the stormy weather. The only casualty was sustained signeo's risk and subject to terms and a head wind of immense by the bosun, who was struck in conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf. strength, estimated at about force the eye with a rope, but the injury The Cargo will be ready for delivery six, on the port bow, and moun is not believed to be serious."

from Godown on and after 22nd tainous seas, it was found impos-

September. sible to make Keeling, so the ship the Hubro for the unflinching hero, unless notice has been given Credit is due to the officers of Optional cargo will not be landed was turned and a course set for courage and resource they showed prior to steamor's arrival, but carri in successfully battling against ed on from port to port to the final

With

Amoy.

Although heavily buffetted by

huge waves, it was hoped to reach never forget, and they bear signs extend

odds. It is a trip they port of call to which the option

The Officers.

Amoy, but owing to the tremen-of it in bruised legs and hands. goods are to be left in the Godowns, All broken, chafod, and damaged dous force of the wind, combined, with an adverse current, it was found that the vessel could not keep her course and that she was drifting:

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where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the The officers are: Captain, Mr. G. hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon within Sevaldson; Chief Officer, Mr. O. the free storage period.

Ne claims will be admitted after Christiansen; Second Officer, Mr. the Goods have Wood 'Used as Fuel.

left the steameri Fred Hansen; Chief Engineer, Mr. Godown, and ail Goods Te Owing

H. Hansen; Second Engineer, Mr. maining undelivered after the 28th to engine defects,

Mr. Johansen. coal was used up at an alarming ried a Chinese crew of 26, all of

The Hubro car- September, will be subject to rent.

All Claims must be presented to the rate, and on Monday afternoon it whom behaved well during their undersigned on or before the 12th was found necessary to prepare trying experience.

October, or they will not be re- wood fuel to augment the supply

cognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Agents. Hongkong, September 22, 1027.

The Hubro is a comparatively of coal and for this purpose every new. vessel, having been built in thing that could be used was 1921 for the Bergon Lloyd by the Used Hatch covers were torn off Ouse. Shipbuilding Company, of in fact anything that could pos-Goole, and engined by Earle and sibly be spared, was utilised. Company, of Hull. Her dimen- While this work was going on alons are: length 255.7 feat, beam the 9.3. Solviken came to the aid 40,1 feet, and moulded depth, 16.1. of the stricken vessel, and on the feet, with gross tonnage of 1,778 state of affairs being made known and natt tonnage 1,027.

to the captain, a towage line was She was last here, when employ- got across twice, but owing to the led on the run to Bangkok and Sai- tremendous strain caused by the gon, in April.

raging elements, the rope parted

on cach occasion.

She left on April 7 for Cantou

and northern ports, and has since,

The hope of towing the vessel been plying outside Hongkong on thus being shattered, the Solviken charter,

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THAT COUNTS

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ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.

SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTICE.

UNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT

8.8. "CITY OF PERTH"

AUSTRALIA

Havre, London & Glasgow

ELLERMAN LINE 4th November.

AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE Bailings from SINGAPORE on 7th of every month by "UITY OF PALERMO" or "CITY OF SPARTA”

to Java, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney and vION VERŠA..

Through Freight and Passenger bookings from Hongkong in conjunction with. "Ellerman" Line" or

other services.

BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE... AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE

S.S. "CITY OF LINCOLN" 8.8. "CITY OF EASTBOURNE" S.S. "CITY OF WELLINGTON"

THE

BLUE FUNNET

LINE

REGULAR AND FAST FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICES

LONDON SERVICE

"NELEUS". "HEOTOR"

24th Sept. London, Retterdam & Hamburg

6th Oct. Mazasilles, London, R'dam & Glasgow PHILOOTETES" 18th Oct. Mar'les, London, E'dam & Glasgow "AENEAS** 1st Nov. Marks, London, R'dam & Glagow

.*Fin Casablanda.

LIVERPOOL SERVICE

"LTOAON' #TITAN" "PELEUS" "CYCLOPS"

Genos, Havre, Liverpool & Glasgow“ Genan. Havre, Liverpool & Glasgow Genos, Havre, Liverpool & Glasgow Genoa, Havre, Liverpool & Glasgow.

20th Udt. 20th Nov 20th Dec. 20th Jan. PACIFIC SERVICE

via KOBE & YOKOHAMA, "TYNDAREDS" 15th Oct. "PROTESILAUS" 3rd Nov. NEW YORK SERVICE "PHEMIUS** "MACHAON"

**HEUTUB

4th Dec. 18th Dec,

6th Oct. 1st Nov.

Victoria, Vancouver & Baattle Victoria, Vancouver & Seattle

New York, Baston & Baltimore New York, Boston & Baltimore

PASSENGER SERVICE

Bingapore, Marsellies & London Singapore, Marseilles & London Singapore, Marseilles & London

Singapore, Marseillas & London

"AENEAS"

"SARPEDON"

"PATRUOLU8"

30th Nov.

20th Dee.

Also cargo steamers with limited passenger accommodation at specially reduced fares.

For freight and panenge rates and information apply to

Butterfield & Swire,

CANADIAN

Agents.

PACIFIC

QUICKEST TIME ACROSS THE PACIFIC

TO VICTORIA & VANCOUVER.

SAILINGS 1927.

STEAMERS

Hongkong Shanghal Kone . Yokohama

Leave Leave LOAYO

LATE

Va'nver

Arrive

EMPRESS OF CANADA Oot. 5. Ool. 8 Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Oct. 23 EMPRESS OP RUSSIA Oct, 26 Col. 29 Nov. 1 Nov. 4 Nov. 13 EMPRESS OF ASIA Nov. 16 Nov. 19. Nov. 23 Nov. 25 Deo. 4- EMPRESS OF CANADA Deo. 7 Dec. 10 Deo. 13 Deo. 16 Dec. 25 EMPRESS OF RUSSIA Jan. 4 Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Jan, 13 Jan. 22 EMPRESS OF ASIA Jan. 25 Jan. 28 Jan. 31 Feb. 3 Feb. 12 EMPRESS OP GANADA Feb.15 Feb. 18 Feb. 21 Feb. 24 Mar. 4 EMPRESS OF RUSSIA Mar. 7 Mar. 10 Mar. 13 Mar. 16. Mar. 25 (E/Asia and E/Bussin call at Nagnsalo the day after departure from Shanghai,}

SPECIAL FARES TO EUROPE

£120 £112 £83

All first and second class rooms on the "Empress of Canada," "Empress of Asia" and "Empress of Russia" are fitted with hot and cold running water.

HONGKONG-MANILA SERVICE

Leave Arrive Hongkong Manila

Oct. 11 Oct. 15

Nov. 1 Nov.

3

Leave Arrive Manila Hongkong

EMPRESS OF RUSSIA

Oct. 22 Oct. 24

Nov., 12 Nov. 14

· EMPRESS OF ASIA

CANADIAN PACIFIC EXPRESS

TRAVELLERS CHEQUES

PAYABLE THE WORLD OVEN,

· THE SAFEST AND MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO CARRY FUNDA,

Passenger Department: Fraight and Express :-

Tel. 0.762.

Tel.. O. 42.

Onbles : . "GACANPAQ.” Cable: "NAḍTILUS.”

HONGKONG, CANTON MACAO STEAMERS.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.,

CANTON LINE.

vin Buez Canal FVH T

via Suez Canal

+4

Eu

via Suez Canal.

4th October, 6th November. 20th November,

Sailings from Hongkong--Daily at 1a.m. and 8 a.m

(Sundays 11a.m. only).

ALSO AGENTS FOB

SERVICES TO

ANDREW WEIR & CO.

BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA & HAVANA

8.8. "OLIVEBANK""" "M.V. “FORRESBANK”

via Suez Canal

via Suez Canal

MAURITIUS & SOUTH AFRICA

B.S. "TINHOW"

Sailings from Canton-Daily at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ffSundays

14 p.m. only). Steamer from Canton (SUNDAY (EXCEPTED) on arrival in Hongkong, berths at Wing Lok Street Wharf.

The 4 p.m.

All Steamers will, as usual, leave for Canton from the Hongkong Wharf.

MACAO LINE,

AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE

1st October. 15th November.

ORIENTAL AFRICAN LINE 10th November.

FROM HONGKONG:

8 A.M. and 2 P.M.:

From Hongkong ...

Loading for. Mauritius, Dolagos Bay, Durban, East London, Algoa Bay (Port Elizabeth), Mossel Bay nd

Uspetown. Through Bills of Lading sued to Boira, Quilimaine," Ibe, Port Amelia, Mozambique, Chinde, Inhambane,

Zanzibar, Mombasa, Kundial, Port Nolloth, Luderita Bay, Walvis Bay and Madagascar,

For freight or passage on any of the above lines apply:— Telephors Central 4791.

THE BANK LINE, LTD.

(Wookdays only),

FROM MACAO. 8.A.M., and 2 PM. (Weekdays only)

SPECIAL SUNDAY: EXCURSIONS

25TH SEPTEMBER.

HONGKONG TO MACAO 9.00 am. "LUNGSHAN” 3.00 p.m. SUI TAI"-~

MACAO TO HONGKONG *: 9:00 am. "SUI TATIMOR

4:00 p.m: "LUNGSHAN”

Above. Bailings are subjected to Weather Conditions and Intending Passengern are requested to communicate with the Office, whenever any of the Typhoon Signals ares holatod.