Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 August 1893

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    22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAIII/Z-. NEW SERIES.] ESTABLISHED 1833. [PRICE 20 CENTS. VOL. LI. THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1893. No. 190
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      591 1 gapping (notices, Oriental Steam Xariyation Company. Bril HE mail steamers may 1 be expected to arrive outwards, and leave Penang homewards, on the following dates: Outwards. Homewards. _,->l, 3rd Sept.' Surat 26th Aug. 17th 1 Ravenna 9th Sept. f|, P above dates are only approximate p p n-rivais and departures
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      1340 1 Qtoficee. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPA NY,-(LTD.). banks. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. The Bank Lifted. Ocean Steam Ship Company. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS, Capiiai „„“Ei.ooo.ooo. HOLT’S WEEKLY LINE. Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. (One Million Sterling.) 'I l,l Head Office For Will sail Steamer From Expected on Nicholas Lane,
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      707 1 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL HAATSCHAPPJI. (Netherland Trading Society.) Established 1824. Paid-up Capital f 35,783,000. Reserve Funds f 1,753,427.23| Fpecial Reserve Fund... /1,000,000. Head Office in Amsterdam. Head Agency in Netherlands India.— The Factorij of the Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij, Batavia. Agencies and Branches. —Singapore, Medan (Deli), Samarang, Sourabaia, Padang,- Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Pasaroean,
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    MAIL NOTICE.
    57 2 Mails close To-morrow. For Per str. Time Klang Malacca Teutonia ...10 A.M. Deli Aragyee noon Pangkor &T. Anson Taw Tong 2 r.M. Europe, via Brindisi Surat Saturday, 26th. Deli Langkat 1 p.M. Edie. Segli, T. Setnawe and Olehleh Hok Canton 5 p.m. The homeward P. O. steamer Surat
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    THE WEEK.
    54 2 Thursday, 24th Town Band, Datu Kramat Gardens. Friday, 25th Penang Athenseun Meeting. Homeward mail closes, via Brindisi. Saturday, 26th Town Band, Golf Club. Cricket, Government Officers vs. P. C. C., Esplanade. Sunday. 27 th Full Moon. 13th Sunday after Trinity. Monday, 28th Town Band, Esplanade. Tuesday, 29th Wednesday,
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 2 Penang, 24th August, 1893. Rates close as follows: London, Demand Bank 25J d,,|. Do. 4 months’sight Bank 2/6 j Do. 3 Credits 26| Do. 3 Documentary Calcutta, Demand Bank R« 200 Do. 30 days’sight Private Bombay, Demand Bank 2<X) Do. 30 days' sight Private Madras, Demand Bank 199 J
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    LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
    80 2 Penang, 24th August, 1893. Tin 535.-M J 1 Trang ,l 0 supply Black Pepper < West Coast.. 8.6*) sellers. I Acheen H. 20 do White Pepper 14. do Cloves (picked) B®PP*y Mace No. 1 82 sellers. Mace No. 2 "9. do Nutmegs 80. d‘> No. 1 7.50
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    56 2 London, 23rd August.— A speech delivered by Mr. Voorhees in the Senate, urging the repeal of the vicious Sherman law, has produced a deep impression, Mr. Voorhees being a pronounced bimetallist. Mr. Wilson advocates a low tariff, and lias appointed the Chairman of Ways and Means to proceed
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    GAUGING PUBLIC OPINION.
    359 2 We are sorry to have to take exception to anything that was said at such an enjoyable social function as that which the ViceConsul for the Emperor of China offered last night to the Europeans of Penang. We accept that function as a desire for drawing closer
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    NATIVE STATES ADMINISTRATION.
    473 2 We have written before about the belief that exists among residents in Perak that it is contrary to the interests of any individual who is bold enough to communicate to the I‘inang Gazette and who may be tinfortunate enough to be found out. We are continually reminded
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    LOCAL AND GENERAL.
    496 2 Arrival at the Crag” Hotel: —Mr. G. Schouten. A SOCIAL MEETING of the I. O. G. T. Pride of Penang Lodge will take place at 8 p. m. on the 291 h instant. Mr. Apothecary Hogan leaves for England to-morrow by the mail steamer, on nine months’
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    THE ATTORNEY-GENERALSHIP.
    41 2 We hear on good authority that His Honor Mr. Justice Collyer has telegraphed to Singapore accepting the Straits AttorneyGeneralship which has been offered tn him. Mr. Just ice Gatty, it is expected, will come to Penang to relieve him.
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    P.C.C LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    60 2 The following is the result of ties played off yesterday Mixed Doubles. Mrs. Rodyk and E. Shropshire defeated Miss Jones and I. S. Brown by 63, 6-5. Mrs. Adamson and G. F. Adamson defeated Miss A. Anthony and W. Gibson by 6-0, 6-3. Single Handicap, Class
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    PENANG FREE SCHOOL.
    66 2 From the Government Gazette, of the 17tli, we learn that in addition to a Queens Scholarship, the School has gained a Government Scholarship, Koh L pf, P Teng, a nephew of Mr. Koh Seang Tat, being the fortunate winner. It is satisfactory that two Chinese, Penang born
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    SPORTING NEWS.
    93 2 The Hon. Secretary to the Burma Turf Club has sent us a copy of the prospectus of the forthcoming autumn meeting as passed by the Burma Turf Club. There will be four days racing commencing on 4th November. and prizes to the value of over 20,600 Rs. will
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    THE TAIPING RACES.
    77 2 (By Telegraph.) The following are tl> o Tai pi ng Races n ries for t|| First Day. Race I.— Spanker, Snorter, Madcap, Patrickß 7 Firefly, Thr Race IV.— Slow Un O m Honesty. Povc ty, Uades, Exile. Race V.—Hazel dean, Gazelle n Oceana, Wall Flower. ’Or, Race
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    WHERE TO SPEND AN ENGLISH WINTER.
    1540 2 I was asked, not long ago a f ♦he Straits Settlements w| le e t nd ,n winter in Europe out of-Eno-|. ni(J not seem to fancy th e q/ vie but reqturing a long pn.se, and eaelH its disadvantage. I said, “Why P
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      849 2 rirUiinLhwJ 7. fL New Advertisements. pracnara TTTANTED, an experienced architect oral VV draughtsman for the Public Works IN ANTICIPATION OF THE pl S' testimonials should be addressed to the DEMAND FOR Secretßry Secretary to Government. Government Secretary’s Office, NEW GOODS Tai P in 22nd Au o ust > 1893 347
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      267 2 FOR SALE. 4 NUMBERING MACHINE, second hand, in good order; also a Super Royal I’REbS. “Pinang Gazetie” Puses. NOTICE. rplIE undersigned butchers will supply 1 Meat from this date at the following prices Beefsteak 18 cts. per catty. Roast rump 18 do. Curry meat and brisket 14 do. Shoulder L’
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    SELANGOR NEWS.
    574 3 (Government Gazette, 18th AtGUST.) Appointments. Captain Lyons, Assistant Commissioner, Perak Sikhs, to act as Superintendent of Police and Prisons, during the absence on leave of Captain H. C. Syers. Mr. H. S. Day, Railway Accountant, reported his arrival in the State on 6th August. Resignations. The resignation of
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    LAST NIGHT'S BALL.
    899 3 The Ball given by Mr. Thio Tiauw Siat, the Ch inese Vice-Consul for Penang, in honor of the birthday of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China, was a success in every way. The host received his guests at the head of the stairs. On entering the
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    MUNICIPAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR JULY 1893.
    1463 3 Meetings. Ordinary meetings of the Council were held on the 7th and 21st of the month. There were no special meetings. Revenue and Expenditure. The revenue collected during the month amounted to $75,933.44. This is the largest amount ever collected in a single month.
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    TELEGRAPHIC EXCHANGES.
    376 3 ("Rangoon Gazette.) BRITISH OFFICERS FOR UGANDA. London, Aurfust 13.—C01. Colvill, Grenadier Guards, Capt. Gibb, Worcester Regiment, Cajit. Besant, of the Norfolks, and Lieut. Thruston, of the Oxfords, have started for Uganda to command the Soudanese troops there. CRICKET IN ENGLAND. Middlesex have beaten Gloucester by an innings and
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      1231 3 DANDO Co. TAILORS -A-ZtTZD GENERAL OUTFITTERS. No 1, Beach Street Union Street, 26i PEITjMTG-. NOTICE. AUCTION SALE. N O Snipe be nHowe.l on By Ontooi theEctors ofjhhomed IN the Glugor Estate previous to the Ist iiassan iviencan, deceased. October. A limited number of permit r pO be sold by Public
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    PERAK TURF CLUB.
    636 4 PROGRAMME OF AUGUST MEETING, 1893. August 31st fy September 2nd. FIRST DAY. First Race. Value $lOO. —Second horse to receive 525. For 1893 Subscription Griffins, Nos. 1 to 11 inclusive. Weight 10 st. 7 lbs. Distance, R. C. Second Race. Value 8100. —For all Horses owned by
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      91 4 M®LARTY COMPANY. CONSULTING ENGINEERS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS CONTRACTORS. SUPPLY ALL MACHINERY MATERIALS, FITTINGS, TOOLS, APPLIANCES AND STORES IN USE BY SHIPOWNERS, MILL OWNERS, MINERS AND HOUSEBUILDERS. DESIGNS AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED, WORKS SUPERVISED DURING CONSTRUCTION, Contracts Negotiated with Indian and European Manufacturers. CRATED WATERS. BARUGH Co. THE SINGAPORE DERATED WATER FACTORY
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      437 4 Jneruraacc (Tloftces. NEW YORK. Life Insurance Company. Funds £23,681,886 Heavy Reduction in Rates. “New plan” life policies on European lives in Penang. MANSFIELD, BOGAARDT Co., 1 A gents. Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance Company of Hamburg. Established 1854. fIIHE undersigned have been appointed I Agents of the above Company, and are ready
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      293 4 SPECIAL NOTICE. The undersigned is prepared to supply Cylinder Oil, highly refined .1 From >e otl t Lubricating Oil, do. I TForA’# in Gazoline Langkat. Gazoline Lamps given on loan free of charge to Manufactories, Workshops, &c. Samples and Prices on application to 11. J. Martyn, Jnr., 322 Agent, Royal
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      353 4 NETHERSOLE Co/ 1, FARQUHAR STREET, PENANGTHE oldest and best known Mineral Water Manufacturers established here for 30 years, beg to inform their Cnsto/nX.'"'' ,r! >its and Penang that they secured the services of Mr. Melsom Lite Mu S and Sons, Bayswater, London. a er Besides the help and experience Mr.
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