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Provision Department.

MOM

MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES

FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.

Sallings from Hongkong.

T. MARSEILLES via Saigon,

Singapore, Colombo, Djibouti

(Aden) Suez, Port-Said,

G. METZINGER...

1st Sept. SPHINX.................... 15th Sept. PORTHOS......... 29th Sept. UHENONCEAUX... 13th Oct. ATHOS II...... 27th Oct. D'ARTAONAN...... 10th Nov. ANDRE LEBON... 24th Nov. FELIX ROUSSEL

8th Dec.

To YOKOHAMA via Shanghai

@ Bobe.

FORTHOB....

let Sept. CHENONCEAUX... 15th Sept. ATHOS 11. D'ARTAGNAN

29th Sept. 13th Oct.

ANDRE LEBON... 28th Oct. FELIX ROUSEL... 11th Nov. G. METZINGER... 25th Nov. SPHINX

9th Dec,

We can issue through tickets to Egypt, Byrian ports, East Africa, Madagascar by transhipment on our mail steamers at Port-Said or Djibouti.

COMMERCIAL LINE.

From DUNKIRK Hamburg, Rotterdam, (Antwerp) i

For full Particulars, apply to:-

Telephones: 28651.

Cic. den MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

3. Queen's Building.

GLEN LINE.

FARE HONGKONG TO LONDON.

Int Juno/30 November

1st December/31st May

£65,12.0d. £82.0.0.

TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG via STRAITS & COLOMES.

Motor Vessel "GLENGARRY" (Via Oran}

27th Aug.

Motor Vessel "GLENAMOY"

15th Sept.

TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & YLADIVOSTOCK.

Motor Vussel "GLENLUCE"

29th Aug.

Stoamship "PEMBROKESHIRE"

Steamship "GLENIFFER"

Motor Vessel "GLENOGLE"

mi

11th Sept. 9th Oct.

23rd Oct.

For freight, passage and further particulars, apply to

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

KLAVENESS LINE

(PACIFIC

COAST-ASIATIC

SERVICE.)

REGULAR TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.

HONGKONG direct for LOS ANGELES,

SAN FRANCISCO, PORTLAND OREGON, PUGET SOUND.

BEATTLE and TACOMA.

M.S. "PLEASANTVILLE"

Sailing 1st Aug. Also issuing through Bills of Lading to Golf and Atlanila Porte,

with transhipment at LOS'ANUELES by fret opportunity.

+

SOUTH BOUND

M.8. "GRANVILLE”. ...due 'kong 17th sailing 22nd Aug.

Accepting cargo for SINGAPURE and JAVA PORTS.

Limited Pauranger Accommodation Avaliable.

For Freight, Prange Rates and all other information. Plans apply to.....

THORESEN & CO., LTD.

"Quran's Huildings..

A genta.

„Tal. 30237,

THE HONGKONG

HANKOW DOOMED.

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE DROWNED.

Hankow, Aug. 21. The situation here is one of the starkest horror.

•

TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY,` AUGUST 22,

*CONSIGNEES"" NOTICE. CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.

OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.

and CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Consignees per Company's Vessel,

"ORESTES"

From UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENTAL PORTS via

SINGAPORE,

WILH. WILHELMSEN.

The NORWEGIAN AFRICA & AUSTRALIA LINE.

The Motorship,

1931.

"TENERIFFA”

Early yesterday morning a large

having arrived from Norway via and crowded Chinese hotel, opposite

Ports as the 19th August, 1931 con- the telegraph office in the former are hereby notified that their cargo that all goods are being landed at signeos of cargo are hereby notified British Concession, collapsed, kill-bodecharged into Holt's Wharf that ha

Kowloon, where it will lie at Conaire

the non-hazardous. hundreds of people. Telegraph incest risk and subject to terms and hazardous and/or extra hazardous and telephone lines were down in scores. The power main conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf. godowns of the Hongkong and Kow. The Cargo will be ready for delivery loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., line was dragged down and short from Godown on and after 21 whence delivery may be obtained. Goods not cleared by the 20th August, circuited, with the result that the August, 1031, Concession was left in utter dark-

1031, will be subject to rent, под

ness.

Eficient work performed by the emergency squads of the Hankow Light and Power Company soon rea- tored the power, however,

One

of the soldiers endeavouring to commandeer sampans in the vicinity of the Race Club shot point blank at a reluctant sampan-man, and seriously injured him. The Secretary of the Race Club picked up the wounded man and, after at tending to his injuries, sent him to hospital.

Large cargo junka are operating in the streets and causing grave danger to the foundations of houses and the power standards,

Wuchong is now totally flooded consequence of the collapse of dyke. The sudden in- rush of the waters drowned thou-

in

the

the

sands of people, while many screa

of farm land have been flooded and

Optional cargo will not be landed here, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival but carried on from port to port to the final port

All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the godown 26th August, 1931, at 10 a.m. by our where they will be examined on the

Ashe

of call to which the option extends,

All broken, chafed, and damaged Surveyors, Messrs. Anderson and goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10,46 am and noon within the free storage period.

the Goods have loft. the steamer's No claims will be admitted after Godown, and All Goods remaining un- delivered after the 27th Adgust, 1981, will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned

on or before 10th September, 1981, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agente Hongkong, 21st August, 1081.

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

many added to the steadily growing | The Steamship. number of refugees.

To add to these disasters the "Reds"

are reported to be within twenty miles of Wuchang, and, dis- case is spreading, the number of vietima mounting rapidly.

The Chinese are certain that the elty of Hankow is doomed.---Reuter,

"SPHINX"

Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday, the 18th August, 1931.- From MARSEILLES &c. Consignees of Cargo by the above named steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Oplums, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and placed at their risk in the Godowns of the Hongkong. Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd., Kowloon, whenco delivery can be

POSEIDON SURVIVORS, obtained as the goods are landed

P.O. WILLIS GREETED BY WIFE.

London, Aug. 21. The baby daughter saw her hero father for the Arst time when the 8. Rawalpindi landed Petty Offer Wilks and 28 survivors of the Poseidon disaster at a London guay, where among the crowd of relatives and welcomera Willis' young wife held up their month-old baby In welcome, Willis recognising them and greeting them through a mega- phone from the vessel.

An effort to disembark Willis failed, the cheering

Wha

Ring him and

rounding the closed car in which he

hia reunited to wife, daughter and mother,

The other survivors, meanwhile, landed and

were greeted by their families, and were then rejoined by Willis and entrained for Gosport, whence it is understood they will to-morrow depart for their homes on special leave.--Reuter,

GALE IN CHANNEL.

KING'S YACHT DRAGS HER ANCHOR.

Goods not cleared within 7 days including date of arrival, will be subject to rent,

All claims munt be sent to the undersigned before the Thursday. the 27th August, 1837, or they will nut be recognized.-

Dumaged Packages must be left the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Mesar:-Goddard and Surveyors the 24th August, 1031.

on Monday.) Douglas at 10.00 am.

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us any case whatever,

R. OHL

Hongkong, 18th August, 1931.

Agent.

MACAO RELIEF FUND.

THE LATEST LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.

The Liga Portuguesa of Hongkong, having appealed to the Fublic of Hongkont for help for the families of these victims, irrespective of nation. ally, who suffered in the tragic disas tor of the Flora Port at Macnu, we shall be very glad to receive and record in there columns any contribu- tions made direct to us towards the Fund.

The Hon. Treasurer of the Liga Portuguesa begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following donations:

Already acknowledged Bon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall,

C.M.G.

..$1,055.00

$25.00

25.00

25.00

25.00

Mr. J. H. Taggart Mesara, J. D. Hutchinson & Co. Messrs. Alex Ross Co. Mesars. John Manners & Co. Messrs. Economical Trading

London, Aug. 21. A strong westerly gale swept the English Channel yesterday, driving shimping to shelter.

The

King's yacht Britannia dragged her anchor in Portland Harbour, and was being driven before the gule on to a breakwater Mesars. B. of China... A Liga Portuguesa's friend when a dockyard tug got a rope (F.B.) aboard her and towed her to a Me. C. M. C. V. Ribeiro safe anchorage. -British Wireless, | Mr. Vasco don Remedios

Co.

noticed and/or application for marvey No claims will be admitted unless made in writing within seven days after_landing of the goods or in any case before the goods are taken de ivery of

Claims will not be recoverable un- les complete accounts are cont in within fourteen days of Únal dla- charge of versel.

by us in any case whatever,

No Fire Insurance will be affected

Rilis of Lading will be countersign- od by

THORESEN & CO., LTD.

Agente. Hongkong, 19th August, 1931.

DAI NIPPON

ASAHI BEER

Sole Agent:

MITSUI

BUSSAN

KAISHA

LTD. PISENER BEE HONGKONG KORANDI PRIZES

ASAHI

BEER

LISTEN TOKYO, JAPAN.

SAHI

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FOR

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BREWERY

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Mr. V. S.

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BARBER WILHELMSEN

LINE:

THE PREMIER ALL WATER BOUTE TO ́ NEW YORK and other U.S. Atlantic Porta via

Panama,

-All Vessel call at SAN FRANCISCO and LOS

ANGOTES 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.

Quson's Buildings.

Agents.

Telephono 28021.

P. & O. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND

LINES. EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN

(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Hills of Lading for Straits, Java and Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Parta, Red Ben Egypt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantine Perta Europe Mc.

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

B. E.

†KARMALA

CATHAY

KALYAN

Ꭲ 1*SOUDAN

MANTUA +KASHMIR 1*BURDWAN

Tons

From Hong-

kong (about)

Destination

9,000 | 29th Aug. noon. ¡ M'los, L'don, R'dm,

A'worp & Hull, ·

15,000 12th Sept. 1 Bombay, M'len & L'don

9,000 26th Sept. Marseilles & London 6,800 3rd Oct. 1 M'los, Havro, L'don, H'buxg,

Rotterdam & A'werp Marseilles, & London Mles, L'don, R'dm & A'word M'los, Havre, L'don, H'burg'

Rotterdam & Antworp 1Calls Djibouti.

| 11,600 | 10th Oot |

1. 9,000 24th Oct.

6,500 31st Oct.

*Cargo only. Colla Casa Blanca.

Frequent connections from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo tã Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyine and other Levant Ports by Bitamkannes

of the Khadivía! Muil B.A. Co.

*JANTHIA

TALMA

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS

8,000 | 24 Aug. 2.30 p.m. 10,000

*Calls Port Swettenham,

8th Sept.

S'pore, Penang & Calcutta

B'pore, Ponnng & Caloutta

B. 1 Apear Line steamers have excellent accommodation for, dat and End clase passengers.

I

T Y

TANDA

NANKIN

5.00

2.00

25.00 | Mr. P. O,

2.00

10.00 Mr. J. M. Dalgarne

Mossrs. Percy Smith & Seth 10.00 A Portuguese Boy Scout 10.00 5,00

25.00

25.00

1.00

Tota!

.$1,300.00

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

Telegram:

"MANIFESTO. HONGKONG.”

Head Office and Works:

KOWLOON, HONGKONG.

Telephoner?

BONG KONG OFFICE 1921.

KOWLOON DOOR. 1998.

DOCK OWNERS, SHIP DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND |ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, STEEL, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS,

FORGE · MASTERS, WELDERS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS.

On Livi

ties of

Cart

Wansfer-

T.S.S. “EMPRESS OF JAPAN.”

In No. 1 Dock. Ship' Dimensions:-666′5′′ O. A. X 83′56′′ × 48'6" Mid..

26,000 tona Grome.

The dimensions of No. 1 Dock are 200′0′′ × 18′0" × 39′6′′ Over all, H.W: ORT Salvage Tug “Henry Koswick.” 2,000. I.M.P. Wireless Call Signal V.P.B.T. and Flag Call Bigual T.B.Q.B. Sheerlern capable' of Ufting 80 tons. Codes Used: A1, A.B.C. Fifth Edition: Engineering, First and Second Edition, Western Uslós.; Bentley and

Watkins.

· Kindly send enquiries to the Chief Manager,

R. M. DYER, BSc, MIN,A., Kowloon Docks, Hongkong.

Barbour Call Flags

Engimise

Dallar

Shipwright

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)

NELLORE

7,000

2nd Sept.

7,000

2nd Oct.

7,000

31st Oct.

Manila, Rabaul,

Brisbane, Sydney

and Melbourne

Eegular Konthly Sailings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japan and Hongkong to Australia.

Hong-Kong to Sydney-19 days,

Frequent connections from Australia with the following!- The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,

The F. & Q.. Royal Mail Steamers to Londen and

The P. & O. Branch Servies of Steamers to London via 8nm. The New Zealand Etipping Co.'s Steamers for Southampton anë London via Panama Canal

INANKIN TAKADA

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN-

CHEAP SUMMER TRIPS TO JAPAN. JUNE TO SEPTEMBER.

7,000 | 26th Aug. | S'hui, Kebe & Yoko 7,000 | 27th Aug. Amoy, S'hai, Moji,, Kobo

Yoko & Osaka S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokol S'hal, Maji, Kobe, Osaka)

& Yoko

KALYAN +ST. ALDANS

MANTUA SIRDHANA

1 BURDWAN

KASHMIR

TILAWA

NELLORE

SANTHIA

NALDERA

KASHGAR

1Cargo only.

9,000 | 28th Aug. 4,500 31st Aug. |

10,940 | 11th Sept. 8,000 11th Sept. 6,500 12th Sept. 8,985 25th Sept.

S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko). Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka S'hai, Kobe & Yoko 8'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokol.

| 10,000 25th Sept. | Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Yoko)

5th Oct. S'hai, Moji, Kobe, Osaka.

7,000

8,000

& Toko

9th Oct. | Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka" 16,000 10th Oct. S'hai, Kobe & Yoko

9,000 17th Oɛl. ] 8'hal, Moji, Kobe & Yoko. Calls Nagoya

All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice.

Parools Measuring not more than 5 o.ft. will be

received at the Co's Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing. For Fausage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, eto, apply to

MACKINNON, MAČKENZIE & P.&O. Bldg., Connaught Rd., O.; Agenta,

TRAVEL A.-O. LINE

TO AUSTRALIA.'' Calling'at Manila (P. ls.), Thursday is. Calma Tewaev libs.

· Brisbane, Sydney and káelbourne.

BRITISH STEAMERS, CHANGTE · TAIPING. (suiss

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