1930-09-29 — Page 11

CANADIAN PACIFIC

SPANS THE WORLD

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1930.

OBITUARY.

· WELL-KNOWN ENGINEER FOUND DEAD.

Cairo, Sept. 27.

Sir John Norton Griffiths, the eminent engineer, was found dead in his hotel at Alexandrin this

morning.

His Company recently stopped the work of heightening the Assuan Dem, owing to alleged Incompetent interference with the resident engineer's staff by the Egyptian Government.

Later.

Sir John Norton Griffiths was found not at his hotel but in a surf boat in which he had paddled out alone from the beach at San Stefano, Alexandria. It was noticed that the boat seemed empty and another boat went out to investigate. Sir John was found dead with a bullet wound in his temple.

When the Grimths frm stopped work on the dam, the Egyptian Government issued a communique stating that Sir John had written to the Government asking for financial assistance.-Reuter,

Sir John Norton Griffiths has been famous all over the world as representative of an engineering firm and an engineering family. Born He was the first Baranet.

of the late John in 1871, Grifiths, he served in the South African war and at the age of 25 was in command of scouts in the Mutabele affair. He then joined Brabants 2nd Division and after- wards was Captain and Adjutant of Lord Roberts's, Bodyguard, on the Headquarters Staff in the war with the Roers, lie was mention- ed in despatches three times and

WORLD'S GREATEST TRAVEL received two medals and clasps.

SYSTEM

In 1901 Capt. Griffiths married the daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Wood, of Browning. Wood and Fox. He entered Parliament in 1910. representing Wednesbury in the Conservative interest until 1918, when he was elected for

THE SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC Wandsworth Central. Ie sat

COMPANY, LIMITED.

SERVICE OF FAST MOTOR VESSELS

{with Limited, but exceptionally good, passenger nccommodation).

Loading Direct For

ANTWERP: ROTTERDAM OR AMSTERDAM, HAMBURG

AND SCANDINAVIA.

*M.V. "SHANTUNG"

M.V. "NANKING"

1st 28th

Sailing about October. October.

*Also calling at Genoa, Algiers and Alicante.

SHANGHAI, JAPAN PORTS AND VLADIVOSTOCK

M.V. "CANTON".

Iassenger Rates Hongkong to Europe

29th

Sailing about October.

£60.

G. E. HUYGEN

Canton.

For further paticulars, apply to the Agents — GILMAN & CO., LTD.

Hongkong.

GLEN LINE.

FARE HONGKONG TO LONDON.

1st June/30 November ...

1st December 31st May

£65.12.0d. £82.0.0.

TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG via STRAITS & COLOMBO.

Steaniship "CARNARVONSHIRE"

17th Otc.

TO SHANGHAI, KOBE. YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK.

Motor Vessel 'GLENLUCE

Steamship

"PEMBROKESHIRE"

Steamship * GLENIFFER

Motor Vessel :GLENOGLE

... 1st Oct.

12th Oct.

7th Nov.

21st Nov.

For freight, passage and further particulars, apply to .

M

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

KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART

MAATSCHAPPIJ.

Royal Packet Navigation Co. of Batavia.

M.V

"CREMER"

will be despatched on 9th October at noon. For SINGAPORE, PENANG & BELWAN DELI DIRECT. Offers excellent saloon accommodation all lower berths, English Cuisine, doctor carried, wireless telegraph.

"FIRST CLASS FARE to SINGAPORE £14”

In connection with the Royal Packet Nav. Co's (R.P.M.) services to all destinations in the Netherlands East Indies and Australia.

Agente:-JAVA CHINA JAPAN LINE.

Telephone 28015.

York Building Chater Road.

NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS.

FROM CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS

Regular Passenger and Cargo Service to South African Ports,

Through Bills of Lading issued from Hongkong

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL & 00., LTD., Agents.

Telephone 28021.

until the Labour success of 1921. In the Great War, Capt. Griffiths served with distinction and became Lieut. Colonel. He was authorised in 1914 to raise the 2nd King Edward's Horse. Later he was attached to the Staff of the Engineer in Chief, G.H.Q... to organise and initiate tunnelling companies of the Royal Engineers. He was mentioned in despatches three times, and, in addition to his promotion, received the D.S.O. In 1916 he was sent on a special mission, as General Staff Officer, First Grade, in connexion with corn and oil stores in Rumanis, For his work then he was made Commander of the Grand Star of Roumania, an officer of the Legion of Honour and a member of the Russian Order of St. Vladimir. In the following year he was knighted K.C.B.

· RADIO BROADCAST.

THE LOCAL PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.

The following tadio programme, will be broadcast to-day by Z. B. W. on a wavelength of 356 metres: Special Request).

6.00-6.30 p.m. Dance Music (By

6.30-7.30 p.m. Chinese Studie Concert.

give the 15th of the series of lessons

7.30 p.m. Rev. H. R. Wells "Cantonese for Everyone."

8.00

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.

THE BEN LINE STEAMERS. LIMITED.

From LEITH,' MIDDLESBRO", ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS and PHILLIPPINES,

The Steamship,

"BENGLOE"

Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods are being land-

The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf willed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of

and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

pm. Chinese programme, Time and Press,

9.00 pm. Weather report, Local 9.05 p.m. European Studio Con-

cert.

T. Lyric Dance Orchestra.

"Leave it that Way."

2. Mrs. R. Sanger-Soprano,

a. "In the Boat."

b. "I Love You."

No claims will be admitted after tho

Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 2nd October, 1938, will he subject to rent.

be

All claims against the steamer must presented to the Undersigned on on or before the 16th October, 1930, or they will not be recognized,

and damaged All broken, chafed, Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the 1st October, 1930 at 10 am, by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.

Grieg (Sung in German), 3. Mr. H. G. Anniss-Tenor.

a. "Come into the Garden Maud." Balfe. b. "Mifunwy." Dorothy Forster, 4. Mr. W. H. Bailey-Baritone.

a. "The Pretty Creature."

Lane Wilson. b. "Gypsy Dan."

Kennedy Russell.ed by,

5. "A Restaurant Episode."

* No Fire Insurance has been affected, Bills of Lading will be countersign-

Dick Barty (Assisted by GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO, LTD.,

Deidre O'Moore).

Agents. Hongkong, 25th September, 1930,

6. Lyric Dance Orchestra..

Following the sun around,"

Interval of 5 Mimates.

7. Mrs. H. G. Anniss-Tenor.

a. "I heard a Mavis Calling."

b. "Roses."

R.

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. COPENHAGEN.

Cecil Baumer. The Motor-vessel, Stephen Adams.

Mrs. R. Sunger-Soprano. B. my Songs had Wings."

Hahn (Sung in French). b. Serenade."

Tosti (Sung in Italian) 9. Mr. W. H. Bailey-Baritone.

1. "To Antheu."

Hatton.

5.

The Cheery Philosopher."

Lidgey.

10. Lyric Dance Orchestra.

"Nobody cares if I'm Blue."

11. Mr. H. G. Anniss and Mr. W. H. Bailey-Vocal Daet.

"Watchman! What of the

Night? J. Sargent.

1 Lyric Dance Orchestra. 11.00 m. Close down.

THEATRES GOOD

YEAR.

very

"MALAYA"

having arrived, consignees of cargo are hereby Informed that all goods are being landed and placed at their. risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co Ltd., where delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns and all goods remaining undelivered after 2nd October, 1930 at

p.m. will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined by Messrs Anderson and Ashe

on the 1st October, 1930 at 10a.m.

All claims against the vessel must be presented to the Undersigned before the 6th October, 1920 or they whnot be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersign- ed by

JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.

Agents. Hongkong, 26th September, 1030.

Nanking, Sept. 27.

(Continued from Page 2.)

Progress Assured. As already mentioned, if these your approval proposals. receive

continued progress and the successful development of the business of the Company can be. The Finance Minister has de- viewed with great confidence 5cided to establish a branch Cus- the acquisition of the Queen's toms office at Weihaiwei, under Theatre, would materially reduce the administration of the Com- operation costs to the Company missioner at Chefoo-Acuter. and part of the Capital can be utilized for developing the sites which the Company has already Extraordinary Resolutions and acquired. After

careful after this has been seconded, consideration your Directors have if shareholders present desire any every confidence that the pro-information, I shall be glad to gress and earning capacity of the answer questions to the best of my Company will not only be main-ability. tained but increased.

Mr. D. M. Biggar seconded, the After the War, Sir John became If your Directors. by the resolutions being carried Governing Director of Norton Extraordinary Resolutions of this animously. Griffiths and Co., Ltd., Public meeting, obtain your sanction to Directors supporting Mr. J.M. Works Contractors, and in 1922 he proceed with the Increase of Noronha were:-Messrs. Lo Kau, was elevated to the Baronetcy. Capital and the decision is con- Do Shun-wan, J.S. Gubbay, Lee I leaves two sons and wormed at the meeting which has Iu-cheong, Ma Tsui-chio and Chas. daughters. The heir is Peter, heen called for October 13th, we S. Rosselet (Secretary).'. now aged 25.

shall proceed to take all the neces- Shareholders present at both. Ko were-Messrs," A niece of the late Sir John sary legal steps to make the meetings Norton Griffiths married Major necessary application to the Court Leung-hoe, M. T. A. Kirby, who served with to give effect to the resolutions Sir John in South Africa as a which are mentioned in the notice young man. Sir John's eldest and which have been read to you daughter is the wife of Mr. John

at this meeting. Henry Thorpe, Recorder of Black- burn.]

I would now formally propose that these Resolutions be passed as

EXPRESS

РАДИЛА

SERVICE

BARBER WILHELMSEN LINE.

THE PREMIER ALL WATER ROUTE TO NEW YORK and other U.S. Atlantic Ports via

'Panama.

All Vessel call at SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES en route..

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

For Passenger and Freight information please apply:

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Queen's Buildings. Agenta.

Telephono 28021.

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

COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Java and Burms, Oeylon, India, Persian Gull, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa; Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Forti,. Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantine Ports, Europe Etc.

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

S.. 8.

MALWA + MIRZAPORE *KHYBER

MACEDONIA †NAGPORE..

*KARMALA

T'ona

rium Hong-

koha (about

Destination

10.980. 11th Oct | Bombay, M❜les & L❜don

6,715 15th Oct. 1 Btraite, B'bay & L'don' ¡ 9,114 | 25th Oct. | M'les, L'don, Hull, R'dm

& A'werp

11,120 8th Nov. | Bombay, M'los & L'don 5,283, 15th Nov., Miles. L'don, Hull, H'bg.

R'dm & A'werp

9,12822nd Nov.

Cargo only *Calle Casa Blanca.

Mies, L'dap. Hall, H'bg,

R'dm & A'werp

Froquest connections from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pyrous, Smyrna and other Levant by Steamers' of the Khedivial Mail 8.S. Co.

Un-

TAKADA TILAWA TALAMBA

J. Noronha, Ho Ki, Allan S. C. G. Tso, P. Poen. Banker, M. A. Kam, O.L. dos Re- medios, S. N. Chau, K. C. Chau, Chau-lamm, Alves Wong

J.

Yu Yat-yu, Fong Wai-sham, D. M. Biggar and Ma Lau-shan.

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO LTD.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS MANIFESTO", HONGKONG..

Codes Used Al, A.B.C. Fifth Edition, Engineering, First and Second Edition Western Union and Watkins Benson's, Marconi.

Dock Owners, Ship Builders, Marine & Land Engineers, Boiler Makers, Iron, Steel & Brass Founders, Forge Masters, Electricians.

T. S. S.. "SIANG WO.”

Fassenger & Cargo River Steamer, built and engined at Kowloon Dock, by the Hongkong

& Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., to the order of the Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., for service on the Middl o Yangtze Hankow-Iahang.

Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:*----

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

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS

6,949 3rd Oct. 3.30 p.m., 8'pore, renang & Calcutta * 10,006

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

8:018

23rd Oct.

12th Nov.

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

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) ST. ALBAN8 4,500 3 Oct. 4 pm. NELLORE ? 6,853

TANDA

6.956

31st Oct.

5th Ted.

Manila, Thurs, leland,

Townsville, R'bane Sydney and Melbourne

Regular Monthly Sallings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japan and Hongkong to Australia.

The E. & A. S.S. C., Ltd. steamers will also call at Doilo, Cebu, Kolambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other ports en route as inducement offers.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:

The Union S.S. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom vis New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,

The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers. to London via Suez Canzi. The P.&O. French Servies of Steamers to London via the Cape. The New Zealand Shipping Co. Steamers to Southampton and London via Panama Canal.

SAIL S TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

TILAWA 10,006 2 Oct. 6 a.m. A moy, S'bai. Moji, Kode & Oɛaka NELLORE

6,853 17 Oct. S'hai, Moji. Kaba, Osaka & Yoko

MOREA *KIDDERPORE

KARMALA

IBENALLA

TALAMBA

MACEDONIA

1Cargo only

10.954 10th Oct. 5,334 11th Oct. 9,128 18th Oct. - | 20th Oct. 8.0:8 22nd Oct. | 11,120 | 24th Oct. |

8'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko S'hai, Moji & Kobe

S'hai; Moji, Kabe & Yoko Shanghai & Kobe

Amoy. Moji. Kobe & Osaka S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokoi

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

Parcels Measuring not more than 23 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, sto.. apply to

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co..

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

TRAVEL A.-O. LINE

TO AUSTRALIA. Calling at Manila (P. Is.), Thursday 1 Cairns, Townsvilin Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

BRITISH STEAMERS: CHANGTE TAIPING (Burcices) FASTEST and MOST UP-TO-DATE STEAMERS IN THE SERVICE! ELECTRIC LAUNDRY, BARBER SHOP, SURGEON 24 STEWARDESS CARRIED.

Enjoy Your Short Leave in Australia and New Zealand, Hong Kong, Sydney-19 Days,

FIRST CLASS FARE TO SÝDNEÝ, £95 RETURN

STEAKTER

ОНАНОТЕ.. TAIPING.... CHANGTE

M

LONDON (via Australia) from £141/10)- (Australian Newspapers on fid

Doe Hong Kong

October 14th

Notber 14

Deermber 10th

| Leaves Hong Kong

October Slet ... November 21st Doortber 23rd

January Moth

TAIPING, January 14th

Lenres" Manila

October BALH Nobember 201 December 26th January 23rd

Doe SrGary

November wh December 1945)

January 11th February 9th

AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, LIMITED

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents—HONG KONG-SHANGHAJ