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President Liner

SAILINGS

WEEKLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.

To San Francisco &

Los Angeles

Parkaightly sulfings on Tuesdays

Pres. Pierce

...Tue., Mar. 11 ...Tue., Mar. 25.

To Seattle & Victoria

Farialghtly filings on Tuesdays Pre. Madison Tuss., Mar. 4, 1a.m. Pres, Jackson ...Tues., Mar. 18

· Pres.. Jefferson ...Tues., Apr. 8 Pres. McKinley Tues., Apr. "1

Fres. Taft

$120, $112 Special through rates to Europa vis

United States. Direct connections

with all Asiantie lines. Ühoice of rail Unesacross United States and Canada, liberal ston-over privilegen för sight-masing.

Europe and New York Direct

ROUND THE WORLD.

Fortnightly sailings on Bunday viu Konils, Siraits, Colombe, Joer Canal, Alexandra, Naples, Ganos, Marseilles, 'Now York and Boston, Pres. Fillmore Sun,Mar,9, 8 sm. Pres. Gardeld Swa., Apr. 20,8 s.m. Pres. Wilsah Son, Mar, 23, 8.m. Pres. Polk ...Sun., May 4,8 a.m. Pros. V. Baren 8an., Apr. 6, 8 a.m. Pres. Adams...Sun., May 18, 8 a.m.

To

Manila

Frès. Pierce ..... ...Mar. 1, 6p. w. Pres. Taft

Mar. 15, 6 p.m. Pros, Fillmore ...Mar. 9, 8 a.m. Pres. Wilson......Mar. 23, 8x.m. Pres. 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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1930.

COTTON SPINNING.

LANCASHIRE RESTRICTION

PLAN DROPPED.

The charges at the theatre are' particularly high, irrespective of the quality of the performance, but this does not prevent large atten- dances in many cases, provided sufficient money has been spent on In The Times for Feb. 4, appeared advance publicity Were only

London, Feb. 25. The ballot of the American the following from its Penang members of the local European

communities to be present the section of the Lancashire cotton correspondent:

A great deal has been said re-damage done by compantes posses spinners has failed to give the cently about the danger of allow-sing an inadequate repertoire, a necessary eighty per cent. of votes ing the free importation in dif- pathetic conception of the King's in favour of reverting to short ferent parts of the Empire of Am- English, and an indifferent sense time working, hence the proposal erican films which do not represent of the theatre would be compara has been dropped. Reuter." the Empire or Europe in a just tively slight,

יי

is drawn from a very intelligent and superior Asiatic population.

Control Needed.

light. The subject attracted the Fourth Claas 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- bados 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 such some sort of authority before ar- development since then, but it has as are often presented on the stage tista may anil 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 Penang attracts every theatrical] In selection of casta and ehofce the elimination of the bogus company that leaves England toj of plays little regard appears to manager, and the view is now travel to the East; and the pos- be paid in many distances 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 Lampur, 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 tsin, and many other places. on the stage when the audience races."

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All Vessels call at SAN FRANCISCO and LDS ANGELĖS en route.

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42 Days To New York

For Passenger and Freight information please apply:-

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Queen's Buildings.

Agents. Telephone 0. 1080.

INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

*

Sailings.

P. & 0. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.

· (COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading for Straits, Java ANÉ Burma, deylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & 8-Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea, Egpyt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantine Forts, Zurope Etc.

PENINSULAR 8 ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)

Destination.

Steamers.

TO TSINGTAU via SWATOW

& SHANGHAI

Chaksang Kwaisang

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

Fooshing

Hopsang

TO OSAKA via AMOY, MOJI

€ KOBE

Hosang

Kumsang

Sun. 9th Mar at Wed. 12th Mar at

Wed, 26th Mar at Wod. 2nd Apr at

7 a.m. 7 a.m.

7 a.m.

IF YOU CAN'T GET A WINNER

TO SINGAPORE PENANG

Kutsang

8 CALCUTTA

Suisang

Tuos. 4th Mar at Satur. 15th Mar at

7 a m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.

S. 8.

MACEDONIA KASHMIR

TO SINGAPORE

Yuensang

Mon. 10th Mar at

3 p.m.

TO SANDAKAN

*

Hinsang Mausang

Wod. 5th Mar at

noon.

Mon. 17th Mar at

Chipshing

# FOOCHOW

TO TSINGTAU via SWATOW

For freight or passage apply to:-

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.

Thurs. 13th Mar at

Cheongshing

Fri 21st Mar at

3 p.m.

7 a.m. 7 a.m.

99

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FINDLATER'S"

Live

Telephone 215. Central

General Managers

THE SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC

COMPANY, LIMITED.

SERVICE OF FAST MOTOR VESSELS.

Loading Direct For

ANTWERP, FROTTERDAM OR AMSTERDAM, HAMBURG AND

18.8. "BENARES”’

M.V.

NANKING"

M.V.

DELHI”"

SCANDINAVIA.

Loading about 11th March

+Also loading direct for Oran & Barcelona.

SHANGHAI and JAPAN PORTS.

8.8. SUMATRA"

M.V. NANKING"

M.V. "FORMOSA"

M.V. DELHI"

For further particulars apply to the agents-

GILMAN & CO., LTD.

Hongkong.

6th April

2nd May

Brd March

7th March

24th March 27th March

G. E. HUYGEN.

Canton.

NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS.

FROM CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS

Regular Passenger and Cargo Service to South African Porte.

Through Bills of Lading issued from Hongkong

For Freight or Passage apply to:-

DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents.

Telephone Central 1030.

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "MANIFESTO", HONGKONG.

Codes Used Al, 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.

KALYAN

ALIPORE +Cargo only.

Тода

From Hong-!

kong fabont) Į

11,120

8,985

Destination:

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

R'dm, & A'werp

| 9,144 | 15th Mar. | Mes, L'don, Hull, B’dm

& A'warp'

| 5,273 | 19th Mar. | Straits, Colombo & B'bay

Frequent connections from Port said for Passengers & Cargo Constantinople Pyrous, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by Steamers the Khedival Mail S.S. Co.

TAKLIWA TILAWA TALAMBA TAKADA

TALMA

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS -

7,936 27 Feb. 1.30 p.m. S'pore, Penang & Calcutta

| 10,006 |

8,018]

6,949

· 10,000

17th Mar.

S'pore, Penang & Caloutta

22nd Mar.

S'pore, Penang & Calcutta

28th Mar,

S'pore, Penang & Caloutta

11th Apr.

S'pore, Penang & Calcutta

B. I. 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)

*TANDA

ST. ALBANS

NELLORE

6,956 |

4,500

6,853 1

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

*Calls Iloilo & Carries Port Holland.

Manila, Sandakan, Thars, Island, Townsville, B'bans Sydney and Melbourne.

Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Australia

The E. & A. S.S. Co., Ltd. steamers will also call at Shanghai, Talla, Cebu, Kulambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other porta on routa inducement offers.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following The Union 6.5. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom. via Nóv Zealand. Vancouver, San Francisco, ste,

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

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

TÁLAMBA

RAWALPINDI TAKADA

ST. ALBANS

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

& Osaka

16,619 | 28th Feb. S'hat, Kobe & Yoko

6,9495th Mar. | Amoy, Moji, Kobe, Yako

& Osaka

14:500 11th Mar. Moji, Kabe, Osaka & Yoko

All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice.

WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS.

Parcels Measuring not more than 24-ft. 12ft. 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

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co.

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

DEATH

DUTIES

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

ESTATE DUTY POLICY

with

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write an phone for particulara LIFE ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT.

Hongkong Bank Building, fa Des Voeux Rod Central, Tel. C. 1122.

S.S. TAIPING".

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

Hongkong Service, Ayik

Please address enquiries to the Chief Mannger

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

GLEN LINE

Fare Hongkong to London £82,

TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG VIR STRAITS & COLOMBO,

Motor Vessel "GLENAPP"..

Motor Vessel “GLENBEG"

Steamship "GLENIFFER".

TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK

Motor Vessel "GLENLUCE"

Steamship "CARNARVONSHIRE".

Motor Vessel “GLENBEG”.

Steamship "PEMBROKESHIRE"

Steamship "OLENIFFER?

Motor Vessel "GLENOGLE"

15th Mar,

7th May.

4th June.

www 6th - MaT.

14th Mar.

28th Mar.

11th Apr.

25th Apr.

www9th May,

For freight, passage and further particulare, apply to:

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