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INSURANCE OF SCHOOL FEES.

ANK

CHINA UNDERWRITERS, LTD. for their scheme whereby your child's School Fees are provided by easy instalments during infancy.

and are ASSURED IN THE EVENT OF YOUR DEATH

Telephone C..1122 or write to the Manager, Hongkong Bank Building, ka Des Voeux Read Central. HONGKONG,

CHINA UNDERWRITERS, LTD.

GAY KEE.

Sunjiary Merchant & Engineer.

DAVID HOUSE, Hongkong.

For quick and economical deliveries to American Markets ship via.the

SEATTLE

Ship via Public Terminals

Short Route...

IN TRANSIT" time is reduced to an absolute minimum when your cargo moves via the Seattle short route. Not only does the shortness of this. route make possible an appreciable saving in transit time, and a consc- quent quicker approach to your markets, but there is a proportion- nte saving in your insurance and in- terest costs.

A comparative analysis of these factors will quickly convince you of the economical advantages of rout- ing your argoes"via Seattle,"

Write forcopy of the Port of Seattle Years bank contains much information and data valuilée to traffic managers, manu- Facturer,geportera, Insoysters, and others interested in trading with the Orient. It's fete for the asking.

Traffic Department, Bell St. Torminal Seattle, Washington

The PORT OF SEATTLE

GATEWAY TO AMERICAN MARKETS

NYKLINS

REDUCED THROUGH TICKETS TO EUROPE VIA U.S.A. VARYING FROM £89 to £120-ON SALE.

SUMMER EXCURSION RATES. From Hongkong to Shanghai and Return II.$120

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1.

Taiyo Maru

Tenyo Maru

Iyo Maru...

Narusaki

Moji Kobo Yokohama

H.$165

H.$190

11.8210

H.$235

Ports & Honolulu

Wednesday, 7th Aug. Wednesday, 21st Aug.

Monday, 12th Aug. Monday, 9th Sept.

Saturday, 10th Aug.

Saturday, 24th Ang.

Wednesday, 21st Aug.

Wednesday, 25th Sept.

Sunday, 11th Aug,

Wednesday, 28th Aug,

Monday, 19th Aug,

Friday, 9th Aug,

Baturday, 3rd Aug.

Saturday, 17th Aug.

Sunday, 25th Aug.

Sunday, 11th Aug.

Thursday, 8th Aug.

'... Friday, 16th Aug.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1929.

RIVER INCIDENT.

KEEN COMPETITION.

BRAVE ATTEMPT TO SAVE"

A FRIEND.

RATE CUTTING ON MACAO-

HONGKONG RUN.;

stori

Keen competition between vessels on the Hongkong-Macao run has been

CONSIGNEES NOTICE.

ELLERMAN LINE.

From EUROPE,

The Steamship,...

"CITY OF PEKIN"

P. & O. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR A

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.

·(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Buifs of Lading for Straits, Java and Burma, Caylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & 8 Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand" & "Queensland `Ports, Red Sea, Egpyt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantine Ports. Europe Klo.

the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous PENINSULAR ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. Godowns of Holt's Wharf, whence delivery may be obtained.

(UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)

From Hang- kong (about)

Capt. C. G. Benstead, the of the .s. San Nam Hoi, yesterday related to Prosa representa-

in evidence for quite a long time. | having arrived," Consignees of cargo tive an act of heroism displayed by 41 such a stave that all the three steam- | are being landed at their risk into A few weeks ago, rivalry reached by her are informed that all Goods Chinese seaman who dived into the Canton River on Tuesday in an nt- tempt to save the life of his friend, "boy" working on board that vessel. The

would-be rescuer did not succeed in his object, but the unhesitating way in which he jumped into the treacherous river won him not only the admiration of the European off- cera but earned him the respect of all his compatriots who witnessed the

"Whilst the Sun Nam Hoi was in Canton salt Capt. Benstead, the officer's boy was going across a num ber of cargo lighters in order to get into a sampan for the purpose of going ashore. He slipped and fell, immediately going under. He lead must have bumped into the bottom of a lighter and by doing so he was knockel unconscious because when he floated clear of lighters, there was no movement of his lab.

"One of the sailers named Chau Yaw at once jumped overboard to his assistance, but when he was still few feet away, the boy sank and did aut rume, up again

"Only those who witnessed the scens could understand fully what an herale aet It was," continued Cap Heuntend. "There was a strong cur rent rumming at the time, which meant that the sailor's only hope of saving his own life was to be picked up by passing craft further down the river. 1 was fortunately re- sened by a sampan and put aboard, where be resumed his work as it i was a dally decurrence.

"Such bravery on the part of this sailor certainly deserves something. I was very hazardous thing to do. For my part, I would not have dune it even if 1 was given å pension," con-

lule Capt. Benstead.

A

RECORD FLIGHT.

AIRMEN TO SHARE BONUS OF G$34,000.

New York, July 30. The St. Louis Robin's' achieve ment of 420 hours and 21 minutes beat the previous record by seven and a half days. It covered a distance equivalent to circling the globe at the Great Circle,

Fifteen thousand cheering spectators watched the descent of the airmen who were medically examined and pronounced in the most dit state. They will share a | €$34,000__bonus.Reuter's Ameri- †

ren Soppice.

RADIO BROADCAST.

TOE LOCAL PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.

ers on the run cut down the rates, the Chuen Chow charging 30 cents for steerage and 60 cents for second glass, the Sui Tai 60 cents and $1 for these respective classes while the Sui An way. the lowest of the three, her rates being 10 and 20, cents.

It was first generally thought that in view of the fact that the 8.8. Chuen belonging to Lae same.condern sho Chow was competing with twa vessel

could not hold her own. senger list for the last few weeks hot

Her pan only did not show a slump as was expected in some gunters, but have shown an appreciable increase.

The churterers of the Sul

An god the Sui Tal have now put another vessel on this run, this being the ss. Hang Chong which used to run be tween Capton and Macno. She start ed yesterday, arriving here from Mincuo shortly after 11 am, and leav ing again at 2 p.m. Her fares are 20 and 10 vents for steerage and second class respectively.

kteamer

tho hero

ກ consequence of this, only one will leave Hongkong For Maeno every morning, this being .s. Sui Tai, but three will leave"

These three will every afternoon. be the Sul An, Chuen Chow and the Bang Cheong, the first named leaving at ... and the other two at 2 to-day.

before. This arrangement - as'

begins Speaking to a man who has been in the river business for a long time,

p.m.

Press representativ. learned that the Chen Chow le owned by a large syndicate. Many pr. minent merchants

Macao hold shares in this vessel and would naturally patronise her rather than the others although she is not charg ing the lowest fares. Another reason why thin vessel is in demand is be- cause she is faster vessel than the others with the possible exception of the Hang Cheong, the speed of which is about the same.

No Claims will be indmilled after Che Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goode remaining undelivered after 5th August, 1989, will be subject to

S. 8. 1. Tons

*KHYBER

Destination

-9,114 3 Aug. noon Marseilles, L'den & Hull All Claims against the Steamer KIDDERPORE 5,334 | 15th Aug. | Straits, Colombo & B'bay must be presented to the Undersigned MALWA

10,980 17th Aug. Bombay, M'los & L'don on or before 12th August, 1929, or *KASHMIR

8,985 31st Aug. Marsollies, L'don& Hull · · they will not be recogülteð.

MOREA

10,954 14th Sept. Bombay, M'los & London MANTUA

10,946 28th Sept, Bombay, M'ies & L'don Cargo only. *Calls Casa Blanca.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godownsa, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays or Fridays, between the hours of 10.46 am, and Noon, within the Free Storage period of, One Week.

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersign ed by,

THE BANK LINE LTD.,

General Agenta. Hongkong, 30th July, 1920,

BÉRVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

The Steamship

"ATHOS 11," Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday the

30th July, 1020, from MARSEILLES &c and also bringing cargo from BORDEAUX &c.

ex 8.8. TENERIFFA” Consignees of Cargo by the above named steamer are hereby informed that goods with the exception of

their Oplum, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and placed at their risk in the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloowy Wharf and Gudown Co. Ltd.. Kowloon, where delivery can be obtained as the goods are landed.

Goode not cleared within 7 days in cluding date of arrival, will be sub- jeet to

rent.

Frequent connections from Port Said for Passengers & Cargo 10 Constantinopla Pyrens, Smyrna and other Lavant Porta by Steamers of the Khadivik Mail 8.5. Co.

BRITISH INDIA-APOAR SAILINGS

TALAMBA 1 8,018 "TAKLIWA 7,936 TALMA 10,000 DALGONA 5,953 | "Calls Rangoon

4 Aug. 3.30 p.m.

11th Aug. 27th Aug. 4th Sept.

S'poro, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Fonang & Caloutta B'pora, Penang & Calcutta

| S'pore, Penang & Caloutta

B. I. Apoor Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All stoamors are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) ARAFURA 6,000 2 Aug: 4 p.m. TANDA

6,956

30th Aug. BT, ALBANB 4,500

4th Oct. Calls Port Holland.

Manila, Sandakan, Thure,

Island, Townsville, B'bane (Sydney and Melbourne.

Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Australia

The E. & A. 8.8. Co., Ltd. steamers will also call at Shanghai, Rofie, Cabu, Kolambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other porta en route a inducemost onera.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:- The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom la New Zealand, Vancouver, Ban Francisco, stey

The P. & O. Royal Mall Steamers to London via Snox Canal. The F. & O. Branch Service of Steamers to London via the Cape, The New Zealand Shipping Co. Steamers to Southampton and Londea

The Chuen Chow takes about three All claims must be sont to the hours and a half for the trip but undersigned before the Thursday the Fin Panama Canal. both the Sui Ant and the Sei. Tai take | 8th four. There is

ກ rumaur current La

the effect that rates will be further 20 or they will not be

reduced, but it is learned from a rellable source that the Chuen On S.5, Co.. the owners of the Chuen Chow, will not have rates lowered any mure, no matter what happens,

Packages must be left in

the Goduwna for examination by the KASHMIR consignees, and the Company's Sur-TALMA veyor Mesara:--Goddard and. Douglas at 10.00

a.m., on Saturday, the 3rd TANDA August, 1920.

No claims will be admitted after, the Koods have left the Godowna.

No fire in arance will be effected

HARBOUR COLLISION. by us in any case whatever,

L. LESDOS, Agent. Hongkong, 30th July, 1929.

PASSENGER BOAT AND A

STEAM" LAUNCH,

There was some excitement in the central fairway yesterday morning when a passenger hout which was being lawed came into collision with a steam launch, forlanntely without loss of life or great damage,

In a report to the Police Ho Lan, the master of the passenger boat, states that his bout had left a vessel tying in harbour and was being towed towards the ahore. In the fairway his bout egne into collision with the Klug Fat launch, which was proceed-

The following programme will be broadleart from The Government Brandleasting Station 2.B.W, tiesing in an east to west direction.

in 350 meters,

1.48 pan. Weather report. 5.304.306 p. Programme of dance music. (Rerords supplied through the Cautery of Messrs. The Sincere Co. Ltd.).

Three occupants of the pas- senger boat were thrown into the hut all were rescued by sampans Sen when the collision occurred, and other vessels in the vicinity, The passenger boat was damaged to the extent of $200, while

clothing and furniture on, board was danaged to the amount of

7,48 pan. Evening weather report. 8p.m. Evening programane af Chi- music relayed from Messrs. The Sinery Co., Lut Programme con- sists of music given by well-known $60, Pirl-singers and the staff of Sincere

10.30 p.m. Close down.

It is understood that the steam launch did not suffer jn the collision,

It isn't only the curves that keep some spring hats from being straight from Paris.

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK 'CO., LTD

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS “MANIFESTO”, HONGKONG.

Codes Used A1, A.B.C. Fifth Edition, Engineering First and Second Editions. Western Union and Watkins, Benson's Marooni.

Dock Owners, Ship Builders, Marine & Land Engineers, Boiler Makere,

Iron, Steel and Brass Founders. Forge Masters, Electricians. ·

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPÁN ·

DALGOMA *SHEAF-MOUNT MOREA *Cargo only.

8,985 2nd Aug. | S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko 10,000, 3 Aug. D'light: Amoy, Moji, Kabe, Yoko

& Oraka

1

6,956 6th Aug. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yoko 5,953 10th Aug. | Moji, Kohn & Osaka

12th Aug.8'hal, Moji, Kobo & Yoko 10,954 16th Aug. | S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko

All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS.

Parcela Measuring not more than 24 ft. x2ft. x 1ft. will be recolved at the Co's Office up to noon on the day provious to sailing For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, etc., apply to

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co.,

Agents.

P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Rd., C.,

INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. Destination.

Bailings.

noon, noon,

Sun. 4th Aug at Wad. 7th Aug at Bun, 11th Aug at Wad. 14th Aug at noon.

noon.

Fri. 16th Aug at 7 a.m. Fri. 23rd Aug at 7am. Satur. 31st Aug at 7am. Wed. 11th Sopt at 7am.

Sun. 11th Aug at 3 pm. Mon. 19th Aug at 3 p.m.

Steamora.

| TO TSINGTAO via SWATOW

8. SHANGHAI

Hopsang

Hanguang

Yalsling

Chaksang

TO OSAKA vin AMOY, MOJI

# KOBE

Suisang

Kumsang

Hosang

TO SINGAPORE FENANG

* CALCUTTA

Kutsang Namsang Yuonsang

TO SANDAKAN

Mausang Hinsang

Satur. 3rd Aug at 3 pm

Wed. 14th Aug at 3 p.m.

TO TIENTSIN

►

Cheongahing Thurs. 8th Aug at noon. Chipshing Fri 23rd Aug at 10 am.

For freight or passage apply to:--

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.

General Managera

Telephone 215. Contral

SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan

SEATTLE, VICTORIA via Shanghal & Japan Ports

Bhizuoka Maru ...

LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP & ROTTERDAM via

Singapore, Penang, Colombo &. Suoz.

Fushimi Maru ...

Hakozuki Maru

***

SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.

Kaga Maru.......

Tango Maru

Tamba Maru

BOMBAY via Singapore, Panang & Colombo.

Tokushimi Maru

SOUTH AMERICA (WEST COAST) via. Japan, Honolulu,

Los Angeles, Mexico & Panama,

Bokuyo Maru

SOUTH AMERICA (EAST COAST) via Singapore,

Capetown & Ports,

Bingo Maru

NEW YORK, BOSTON, HAVANA via Panama.

+ Kuma Mari

Calcutta Maru

Kako Maru

LIVERPOOL vin Port Said, Constantinople,

Genoa & Marseillos.

+ Dalagoa Maru

CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,

+ Bengal Maru

Malacca Maru

SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA..

+Morioka Maru (Kolio Direct)....

Kitano Maru

+Matsuyo Maru

TCargo only.

Tuesday, 6th Aug." Monday, 5th Aug, Saturday, 17th Aug,

Reduced 1st class Excursion Rates quoted between

Manila and Australia.

For further Information apply to NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Tel. Central Nos. 232, and 3897 (private exchanges to all Depts.

S.S. “TAIPING.”

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Passenger and Cargo Vessel Built and Engined at the Kowloon Dock by The Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Co., Ltd., to the order of the Austrálian Oriental Line, Ltd. For Australia.

Hongkong Servino.

Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager

R. M., DŸEB, B. So., M.LN.A. Kowloon Dock, Hongkong."

GLEN LINE.

Fare Hongkong to London £82.

TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG via STRAITS & COLOMBO,

Motor Vessel “GLENOGLE”.

· TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHANA & VLADIVOSTOCK.

Motor Vossel "GLENAMOY”,

Motor Vessel. "GLENAPP"

Motor. Vessel "GLENSHIEL"

Motor Vossel "GLENGARRY"

Motor. Vassal "GLENAPP"

Motor Vossol "GLENSHIEL" :

Motor Vessel “GLENLUCE"! ...

Steamship "CARNARVONSHIRE”

Fu

7th Aug.

4th Sopt. 2nd Oot.

La 16th Oct

b

1st Aug:

16th Aug.

30th Aug.

16th Bapt

27th Bppt.

For freight, passage and further particulars, apply to r

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. AGENTS: THE GLEN LINE, LTD.

E. HING & CO, SHIPBUILDING MATERIALS, SHIP CHNDLERS

HARDWARE MERCHANTS, -

PHONE:CENTRAL No. 1116. Wing Woo Street

Tél, Central 28,