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THE "GOLDEN” SHIPS.

INAUGURATION. OF REFRIGERATION SERVICE.

THE DOLLAR. LINE,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SHIPPING BOARD AIDS WITIË $10,760,000 LOAN. The arrival of the... Goldon

Washington, Sept. 26. Dragon in harbour on Wednesday wit- The Shipping Board has approved nessed the inauguration by the a loan of G$10,750,000, to the Dollar Oceanie

Oriental Navigation Steamship Line, for the construction And Company of a refrigeration service of two twenty-knot cargo ves in their South Chinn trade. The sels for its round-the-world service

for Hongkong CATE

ភេន Inchided

Reuter's American Service,

Lynt

of grapes which arrived

and melature.

HONGKONG RADIO CONCERTS.

FIRST TO BE GIVEN ON

OCTOBER 8.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER

1929

exer

· NAVAL RETURN OF EXER-" CISES WITH MERCHANTMEN.

Extrasta from the quarterly returns- dlsignalling carried out' between vessels are published in Float Orders, and British merchant- Thay show that in the period ended March 31, 1929, the succasaful cisus numbered 1,507, na compared with 1.281 for the previous quarter. There were 2

26 failures to establinks communication

A table of individual ships in order of menit shows that HM,S. Dart- with 12 successful exercizes; the mouth, trooping to China, .came first

Cleopatra, trooping to with 110 the Concord, trooping to China весода, China, third, with 105. A table is cessful also given showing the number of sug

axercises achieved by vassala the mercantile companies,

with B warning that this is not to be taken of comparative signal

who aims with an improved range SIGNALLING AT SEA. at placing our markét quotations and Hongkong and world news generally, in tabloid form, within the reach daily of businessmen and residents of places like Foo- chow and Wuchow who can, at pre- sent, only obtain their news four Under the chairmanship of Mr. days old when the Hongkong news-H.. alps N. L. Smith the members of the papers reach them by steamer. In Broadcasting Committee held order to meet the needs of those their second meeting in the Sani- who are stationed in these out- tary Board room on Tuesday even- lying places arrangements are be- condition and were taken temperature

The

ing when the pleasing announce ng made whereby short items of yesterday.

interent will be larger compartments contain 84 meas ment was made by the Chairman general.nows In addition to the Golden Dragon, tops each and the small compartments that the opening concert, or supplied each night by one of the refrigeration equipment has also been 41 meas, tons each. Various tempera-ganised by the Committee, has re-local newspapers. installed on the s.a. Golden Sun and tures can be maintained continuously ceived official approval by the the ss. Golden Poak, which vessels to a point as low as 20 deg. Fahren Honourable Mr. W. T. Southern, will regularly serve Hongkong, Salheit, and there are no overhead coils, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary, con- gon, Bangkok and Philippine Islands which have been a source of trouble senting to assist at the opening porta.

in other Installations. The Installa- Each steamier has approximately tions are, in fact, the most complete ceremony on Tuesday, October 8 10,000 cubic feet refrigeration apace and up-to-date available at the pro-in the General Post Office build at 9 p.m. From the new Studio installed in No. 5 lower tween decks. sent time. This space is divided into four com- In order to afford wandmum protecing, the Hon. Mr. Southorn will partments; two mensuring opproxim. tion to: shippers, loading from US address a fer purns night listen ately 50 ft, by 11 ft., by and ports is under two approximately 21 ft, by 18-ft, by 7 ft., each compartment being en- tirely a unit in itself with separate doorways and independent control of

supervision of refrigeration enginestu, The States Steamship Company are the local agents for the Oceanic and Oriental Navigation Company,

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Agouts.

ers-in on the opening

Ex-

offelency between the different com- are so varied. The Ellerman panies, as

as opportunities för Ltd., came first with 182: the P. and O. Cop second, with 181; British Tankers, third, with 83; and the Ocean Steamship Co., Ltd., fourth,

The Committee is fortunate in counting in their number a gentle man of the experience and will ingness in pubile mass entertain ment like. Mr. It. Sutherland, Mr. care the entering for patients and Sutherland takes into his especial inmates in hospitals with enter-of tome, the dull hours of lonesome statement of ness and depression brought about by physical affiction. When on Home leave recently Mr. Suther land was impressed by the num- ber of ear-phones in hospitals. In London alone he was informed that there were no less than with 65 30,000 in use and that number must have been considerably in-tain their fair share of time. creased since then.

allocation in the programmes. As regards the local "Govern It is hoped that all musicians ment hospitals the Chairman has and others who are willing to help applied to Government for re in this project and who would like ceiving sets to be installed, and their voices or instrumente tried there is every reason to hope that over the air will communicate in the application will be granted, writing with the Programme

Secretary, c/o G. P. 0. University Talks.

To-day's Programme. Nor will the

Service men. The following programme will be ashore and afloat, be neglected | broadcast to-day from the Govern- in Mr. Sutherland's scheme of ment Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on

A good concert is being or ganised for that evening under the expert direction of Mrs. Younghusband whose services the Committee has been fortunate in securing as the Programme Secro tary and to whom all Inquiries may be addressed at the Studio, G.P.O., and from whom all in- formation will be obtainable ro- garding the Committee's "efforts at popularising broadcasting In Hongkong and the improvement of the programmes arranged for the special benefit of the public

It will be realised that until the Committee, has gained more perience, the formulation of pro |grammes for the immediate future. that is, during the winter months; will be more or less in the nature of tentative efforts arrangement. Special thought 950 metres. with room for improvements will be given to sailors and on suggestions which, it is hoped, soldiers in the matter of sports will be received from the public results, like football and cricket suggestion was by means of letters addressed to matches. The the

Programme Secretary

submitted by the veteran cricket- through the medium of the news-sideration of the Committee. It or. Mr. T. E..Pearce, for the con-

will be acted upon. Programme Schedule.. After considerable discussion of the draft programme

as to hours submitted by the Pro- gramme Sub-Committee, composed of Messrs. F. Austin, H, Lowcock, and Chan Heung-pak, the follow ing schedule was tentatively do cided upon:

papers.

or

From the professional staff of the Hongkong University, Prof. Simpson has obtained the promise of quite a number of short. lec- tures and readings which will be limited to about 1,000 words, taking not more than ten minutes to deliver. There will be dis- courses on a diversity of subjects from centipedes and millipedes to astronomy and current literature. 10.30 or 11 a.m.-Church mòrn-While for those who are expecting ing services.

Sundays.

12 (Noon) to 1 p.m.

Programme.

a reduction in the cost of market

1.48 p.m. Weather report. 5.30-0.30 p.m. Programme of Chi- nese Music, (Records supplied through the courtesy of Messrs. Wing Lok

Co

8.30 p.m. Popular Lecture by Mr. 7.18 p.m. Evening weather report, 8.00-8.30 p.m. Record Selections. R. Vaughan Fowler. "The Develop ment of Aviation in China." Relayed from Great Hall of the University of Hongkong."

Vaughan Fowler Mr.

was formerly member of the Royal Air Force and the last few months has during all over China in the to visit various centres where aviation B being practised, and where possible aviation routes have been suggested to him.

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NEXT SAILING

TAI PING"

on OCTOBER 21st

for

SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK & BOSTON.

42 Days To New York

For Passenger and Freight information please apply:-

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Queen's Buildings.

Agents.....

Telephone C. 1080.

P. & O. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.

(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND

Taking Cargo on through Billa of Lading for Straits, Java and' Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & & &tries; Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea, Egpyt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantine Ports, Europe Ito.

PENINSULAR & GRIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH HM, GOVERNMENT.)

S... S.

MANTUA

9.30 p.m. approx. Record Selections. *KARMALA 10.30 p.m. Close down.

From Hong-

Tons

kong (about)

Destination

10,946 28 Bopt, noon, Bombay, M'les & L'don'

9,128 | 12th Oct. M'les, L’don, Full, R'dm

& A'werp

Chinese produce, the Rev. H. R. Wells. Recomme of Records, (Columbia | MIRZAPORE | 6,715-16th Oct. † Straits, Colombo & B'bay

6-7 p.m. Hospital programme..

O.B.E., will discourse on agricul- ture in the New Territories in a

9 p.m. onward. Ordinary rou-practical manner.” tine programme.

10.30 p.m. Close down.

programme.

Week Days.

of

"Poct

supplied through the courtesy Messrs. Anderson Music Co., Ltd.). and Peasant," (Von Suppe), Overture.

Band of E. M. Grenadier Guards. "Everybody's Melodies,"

The J. B. Squire Celeste Octet. "Fantasie in G. Minor," (Bach).

Organ Solo, Edouard Commette. "Love is the Light of the Soul," "Rigoletto--Dearest Name,"

Mr. King has thrown himself "Foggylody," Maria Gentile,

"An Old

Melody," Cello Salo, W. 1. Squire. "Concert Waltz "Witches Dance,"

in A The B. B. C. Wireless Symphony

Orchestra.

The Technical Side. On the technical side the as- sociation of Mr. L. H. King, Gov- ernment electrical engineer with 10.45-11 a.m. Commercial news, the Committee, assisted, as he is market quotations, etc., in Enz-by his staff, is of invaluable hein. lish and Chinese.

12.30-1.30 pm. Demonstration whole-heartedly into the new or ganisation. Mr. N. L. Smith, the 5.30-6.15 p.m. Children's hour postmaster generat, by virtue of programme arranged especially his official position, is the liaison suitable for children.

officer between the Government 9-10.30 p.m. European or Chi-and the unofficials on the Com- "Give Me Your Darling Hands." nese programme.

There is no certainty that dur-mittee. "Always ready to receive "Madame Butterfly-One Fine Day," ing the first few months it will be

and

welcome suggestions and Duct:-Miriam Licette and Frank

Mallings criticisms, the co-operation be "Invitation possible to arrange for pro-

the Waltz," (Weber), grammes every day in the week,

"Aida" (Verdi), tween the Committee as a whole

The Baale Symphony Orchestra, it is very likely that intermissions of one or two days in the week may be expected and, as has been stated, the Committee hope to profit by experience.

Commercial News.

:

and their Chairman makes for harmony and efficiency.

To ensure that the wishes of

"

Duot: G. Arong! Lombard!

and Francesco Merll with Orch,

"The Presentation of Prizes,"

Burlesque Recital by mat

every section of the community will be considered, Mr. E. Low- cock and Mr. Chan Heung-pak serve on the Committee in the "Il Trovatore," capacity of Chinese representa-

William McCulloch. (Verdi), Selection, The B. B. C. Wireless Symphony

Orchestra.

The proposal for the service of tives. Together with Mr. F. "Martial Moments," March Medley, commercial news originated with Austin they are working so that ; the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton the Chinese community will ob

The Band of H. M. Grenadier

Guards.

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, Marconi,

Dock Owners, Ship Builders, Marine & Land Engineers, Boiler Makers, Iron Steel & Brass Founders, Forge Masters, Electricians. The Company possesses Siz Granite Docks and Two Patent Blipways. The dimensions of No. 1 Dock are 700 ft. x 80 ft. x 30 ft. Call Flags. Hongkong Harbour. International Code :-Engineer "K" or "U"." Ship-wright "I", Boilor-maker

STEAM TUG "FU PING".

Built to the order of the Kallan Mining Administration, Tientsin, for service in Chinwangtao Dimensions Length B.P., 110 it.; breadth mid., 25 fb.'; depth mld., 11 £6.4 780 1.H.P. Mean speed 11.66 knote on trial.

Please address enquiries to the Chial Manager:

M. DYER, B. Sc., M.I.N.A., Kowloon Dock, Hongkong.

KALYAN

*NAGPORE

9,144 26th Oct.

| 5,283 2nd Nov.

Cargo only. "Calls Casa Blanes.

M'las, L'dan, Hull, R'dm

& Awerp

M'les, L'don, Hull, 'bg., R'dm, & A'werp

Calls Karachi.

Frequent_connections from Port Said for Passengers & Cargo Constantinople Fyrens, Smyrna and other. Levant Forts by Steamers the Khadivia! Mail B.B. Co.

| 10,000 |

- BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS TILAWA , 10,006 13th Oct. TALAMBA *. '8,018 | 24th Oct, TAKADA |6,949 6th Nov. SHIRALA 19,841 8th Nov. TALMA

18th Nov.. 8th Deo

S'pore, Penang & Caloutta. S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Caloutta S'pore, Penang & Caloutta S'pore, Penang & Coleutia

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

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)

*ST. ALBANS 4,500 NELLORE

TANDA

6,853

4th Oct,

1st Nov..

29th Nov.

6,956 Calls Port Holland. & Zamboanga.

Manila, Sandakan, Thurs,

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

Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Japan and * Hongkong to Australia" ·

The E. & A. 8.B. Co., Ltd. steamers will also call at Shanghai, Dello, Cebu, Kulambugan, Tawao, Timor,: Darwin, or other porti en routs “as inducement offers.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following: The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom vis Now Zealand, Vancouver, Ban Francisco, sic... · "

The P. & O. Royal Hall Steamers to London via Suez Canal, The P. & O. Branch Service of Steamers to London via the Cape. The New Zealand Shipping Co. Steamers to Southampton and Londes via Panama Canal,

KALYAN TALAMBA

DELTA ARAFURA TAKADA

MACEDONIA

*Cargo only.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

9,144 27 Sept. 3 p.m. d'hai, Moji, Kada & Yoko 18,018 1st Oct, Amoy, Bhai, Moji, Kobe

& Osaka R 18,097 7th Oct. 15,000.1 8th Oct. 6,949 12th Oct.

8 hal, Moji, Kobe & Yoko. Moil, Kobe, Osaka & Yoko Amoy, Moll, Kobe, Yoko

& Osaka

11,120 | 12th Oct. 1. S'hai, Moji, Kabe & Toko

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

Parcels Measuring not more than 31 ft. x2ft. x 1ft. will be received at the Co's Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing. For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, eto, apply to

*- MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co. P&O. Bldg., Connaught Rd, Gj Agents.

GLEN LINE.

Fare Hongkong, to London £82.

TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM &' HAMBURG vĨ« STRAITS & COLOMBO,

Motor Vessel "GLENSHIEL”

· Motor Vessel "GLENLUCH?

Motor Vessel “GLENBEG"

Starmship "GLENIFFER" NAM

(Vis Oran) 17th

Ook 80th Oct

*** *37602 Cith Nov. Mouth Doo

TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK:

Steamship "CARNARVONSHIRE”*

W.

Motor Vessel "GLENBEG"

Steamship

Steamship

Steamship

PEMBROKESHIRE"

“GIENIFBERKEL

"BADNOBSHIRE" 4

27th Sept

12th Oct

25th Oot

6th Nov,

25th Nov.

For freight, passage and further particulars, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD.

AGENTS THE OLEN LINE LTD