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President Liner

SAILINGS

WEEKLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.

To San Francisco &

Los Angeles

Fortnightly railings on Tukadayk Pro. Pierce`... ...Tue., Mar. 11 Pros. Taft ...Taes., Mar. 25 Pret." Jefferson ...Tues., Apr. 8

To Scattle & Victoria

Fortnightly sailinge on Tuesdayı Pra. Madison Tues., Mar. 4, 1a.m. Pros, Jackson ...Tue., Mar. 18 Pres. McKinley ...Tass., Apr: 1

£120, $112 Bpecial through rates to Ecrops vis

United States. Direct connectiona

with all Atlantic lines, Oboice of rail littes sorous United States and Canada, liberal aton-over privileges for sight-seeing.

Europe and New York Direct

ROUND THE WORLD.

Fortnightly sailings on Sunday via Hanila, Birmita, Colombo, Buez Canal, Alexandra, Naples, Games, Marseilles, New York and Borion.

Pres. Fillmore Sun., Mar.9, 8 a.m. Pros. Wilson Sun., Mar. 23, 8.m. Pres. V. Baren Sun., Apr. 6, 8 a.m.

To

Pres, Oarfeld Sun., Apr. 20, 8a.m. Pres. Polk Sun., May 4,8.m. Frês. Adams...Sun., May 13, 6 a.m. Manila

Prea. Pierce......Mar. 1.6 p.m. Pros. Taft

***

...Mar. 15, 6 p.m. Pres. Fillmore ...Mar. 9, 8 .m. Pres. Wilson......Mar. 23, Bam. Prai. Jackson ...Mar. 11, 6 p.m. Pres McKinley ..Mar. 25, 6 p.m. American Mail Line

and

Dollar Steamship Line

CANTON BRANCH:-No. 4 Shakes Street.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

PLAYS OUT EAST.

STANDARD OF TOURING

COMPANIES,

In The Times for Feb. 4, appeared the following from its Penang correspondent:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1930.

COTTON SPINNING.

LANCASHIRE RESTRICTION PLAN DROPPED.

is drawn from a very intelligent and superior Asiatic population.

Control Needed.

Tho charges at the theatre ard particularly high, Irrespective of the quality of the performance, but this does not prevent large atten: dances in many cases, provided] suficient money has been spent on Were only members of the local European advance publicity.

London, Feb. 25. The ballot of the American communities to be present the section of the Lancashire cotton damage done by companies posses-spinners has failed to give the A great deal has been said re-sing an inadequate repertoire, a necessary eighty per cent. of votes cently about the danger of allow pathetic conception of the King's in favour of reverting to short ing the free importation in dif- English, and an indifferent sense time working, heaco the proposal ferent parts of the Empire of Am of the theatre would be compare has been dropped-Reuter, erican films which do not represent tively slight. the Empire or Europe in a just light. The subject attracted the

Fourth Class Company. attention of the West Indian Con- Best London standards are not ference, both when it met in Bar-expected 10,000 miles from Eng- badoa last year and earlier at its land, but the standards are some- It has, therefore, been suggested inaugural session in London. The times barely fit for a fourth class that some control at home should Conference came to the conclu-touring company. The Asiatic be set up to protect the East sion that the time was ripe for members of the audience cannot, against both plays and players of either a quota system to be intro- however, so easily recognize the poor quality. Permission, it is duced or for some other safe contrast in the standards, and, if thought, should be obtained from guard. There has been no further they judge Western plays by suck some sort of authority before ar- development since then, but it has as are often presented on the stage lists may sail or productions may been realized that similar atten- in the East, they are not to be be dispatched for service in Eastern tion should be given to the same blamed if they received false im- theatres. Already the Passport aspect of the stage.

pressions of Western culture.

Office has to apply its control to of the bogus Penang attracts every theatrical in selection of casts and choice the elimination company that leaves England to of plays little regard appears to manager, and the view is now travel to the East; and the pos- be paid in many instances for any- widely held that this service to sible influence of these companies thing but the tastes of private the Dominions and Colonies should need not be emphasized when it is soldiers garrisoned in the East. be extended by ensuring that in- pointed out that they touch most Ridiculous songs dealing with competent artists do not come out) large Indian cities, besides Colom-advanced notions advanced to belittle and ridicule those bo, Kuala Lumpur, Taiping, Singa. even for home-are by no means things which ought to be consider- pore, Shanghai, Hongkong, Tien- the most suitable for presentation ed a great heritage of the white tain, and many other places. on the stage when the audience races.

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LAE

FARAKA

EXPRESS

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All Vessels call at SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES on route.

Passengers desiring to travel, by this interesting route will find the accommodation provided well up to their expectations, and at a cost most reasonable.

42 Days To New York

For Passenger and Freight information please apply :--

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Queen's Buildings.

Agents.

Telephone C. 1080.

INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

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

(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Java anÁ Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, 3. & 8 Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Forte, Red Sea, Igpyt, Constantinople, Greece," Levantins Ports,

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PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)

Destination.

Steamers.

Sailings.

TO TSINGTAO via SWATOW

@ SHANGHAI

Chaksang

Kwaisang

J

Fooshing

Hopsang

.

TO OSAKA via AMOY, MOJI

8 KOBE

Новард

Kumsang

TO SINGAPORE PENANG

Kutsang

& CALCUTTA

Suisang

TO SINGAPORE

Yuensang

Tues. 4th Mar at Satur. 15th Mar at Mon. 10th Mar at

Sun. 2nd Mar at 7 a.m. Wed. 5th Mar at 7 a.m. Sun. 9th Mar at 7 a.m. Wed. 12th Mar at 7 a.m.

Wod. 26th Mar at 7 a.m. Wed. 2nd Apr at

7 am.

3 p.. 3 p.m.

IF YOU CAN'T GET A WINNER

S. S.

MACEDONIA KASHMIR

3 pm.

TO SANDAKAN

Hinnang Macsang

Wed. 5th Mar at

noon.

Mon 17th Mar at

3 pm.

Chipshing

* FOOCHOW

TO TSINGTAO via SWATOW

For freight or passage apply to:-

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.

Telephone 215. Central

General Managers

Thurs. 13th Mar at

7 a.m.

Cheongshing Fri 21st Mar al

7 a.m.

GET

"FINDLATER'S"

KALYAN

I ALIPORE.

Tons

From Hong!

kong (about) T

Destination

+ Cargo only.

11,120 8,985

19,344 | 15th Mar. | Mles, L'don, Hull, R'ăm

& A'warp Straits, Colombo & B'bay

1st Mar. noon. Į Marseilles & L'don 8th Mar. M'les, L'don, Hull, H'bg.

R'dm, & A'werp

| 5,273 19th Mar.

Frequent connections from Port said for Passengers & Cargo Constantinople Fyroua, Smyres and other Levant Porta by Steamers the Khedivial Mail S.5. Co.

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR

7,936 | 27 Feb. 1.30 p.m.

SAILINGS

THE SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC

COMPANY, LIMITED.

SERVICE OF FAST MOTOR VESSELS.

Loading Direct For

ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM OR AMSTERDAM, HAMBURG AND

SCANDINAVIA.

18.6. "BENARES"

M.V.

NANKING"

M.V.

DELHI'

Loading about 11th March

6th April

2nd May

+Also loading direct for Oran & Barcelona.

SHANGHAI and JAPAN PORTS.

8.8.

SUMATRA”

3rd March

M.V. NANKING"

7th March

M.V.

FORMOSA"

M.V.

DELHI"

For further particulare apply to the agents-

GILMAN & CO., LTD.

Hongkong.

24th March

27th March

G. E. HUYGEN.

Canton,

NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS.

FROM CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS

Regular Passanger and Cargo Service to South African Ports.

Through Bills of Lading issued from Hongkong

For Freight or Passage apply to

DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents.

Telephone Central 1030.

F

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, Boller Makers,

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

TAKLIWA

S'pore, Penang & Caloutta

TILAWA

10,006

TALAMBA

8,018

TAKADA

6,949

17th Mar. 22nd Mar. 28th Mar.

S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Calcutt

TALMA · 10,000

11th Apr.

S'pore, Penang & Calcutta

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

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) ·

*TANDA

ST. ALBANS

NELLORE

6,956

4,500

6,853 ĺ

28th Feb. 4th Apr. 2nd May.

*Calls Iloilo & Carries Port Holland.

Manila, Sandakan, Thurs, Island, Townsville, B'bane [Sydney and Melbourne.

Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Australia

The E. & A. S.9. Co., Ltd. steamers will also call at Shanghai, Bolle, Cebu, Kulambugan, Tawao, Timer, Darwin, or other parts on ronts inducement offers.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:- The Union 5:5. Co. Steamers to the United Kingdonia New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,

The P, & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London via Suez Canal The P. & 0. Franch Service of Steamers to London via the Cape. The New Zealand Shipping Co. Steamers to Southampton and Londoy Via Panama Canal

TALAMBA

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

RAWALPINDI TAKADA

STY ALBANS

8,018 27 Feb. 7 s.m. Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe

& Osaka 16,619 28th Feb.. S'hal, Kobe & Yoko

6,949 5th Mar. | Amoy, Moji, Kobe, Yoko

& Qsaka

14,500 11th Mar. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yoke

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

Parcels Measuring not more than 21 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, etc.; apply to

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

DEATH

DUTIES

Avoid difficulty and delay to your dependents after your death by effecting a special

ESTATE DUTY POLICY

with

CHINA UNDERWRITERS, LTD.

write on phone for particulars

LIFE ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT.

4. ~

Hongkong Bank Building, 4a Des Voeur Rood Central, Tel C. 1122.

S.S. “TAIPING”.

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

Hongkong Service,

Please address enquiries to the Chiof Manager-

R. M. DYER, B. Sc., M.IN.A, Kowloon Dock, Hongkong,

GLEN LINE.

Fare Hongkong to London £82.

TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG via STRAITS & COLOMBO,

Motor Vessel “GLENAPP”

Motor Vessel "GLENBEG"

Steamship"GLENIFFER”

15th Mar

7th May.

4th June.

TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK:

Motor Vessel "GLENLUCE".

Steamship "CARNARVONSHIRE"

Motor Vessel "GLENBEG"

Steamship. "PEMBROKESHIRE"

Steamship "GLENIFFER"

Motor Vessel "GLENOGLE","

6th Msz.

14th- Mar. 28th Mar,

11th Apr.

25th Apr,

9th May.

For freight,passage and further particulars, apply to:

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