Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 December 1907

Microfilm: NL1855
Total Pages: 8
1 8 Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 291 VOL. LXV. TUESDAY. 17th DECEMBER. 1907. PRICE 20 CENTS.
    20 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      2410 1 P &0. Steam Navigation Company. H x expected arrivals and departures. Intended Sailings. 11 MWKtItSChCT LlOgl, BfCfflCH. MAIL SERVICE. V>k t Zfk I Mwifla outward. BRITISH INDIA |JK\ Imperial German Mail Line. I/ p,,,. ]9 Arcadia connecting with Victoria Em Vl J/ J lelSiuUr Britannia 1 STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD.
      2,410 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      1144 2 D^rECT^SERVXE^FRO^TiSBON^T^ThE^FA^^AST 5 I its teas.lm I£Z■ By the HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. were awakded T hs M «BE& I RHR 'nHM.TwKiNa GOLD MEDAL By the German Steamship, “HABSBURG,” HOHBNSTAUFEN,”. RHENANiA” ATTHr fttISKT 0’ THg «TT pqiA.” and SCANDIA,” a regular monthly service maintained between Lisbon and the 31 u m<>re r»n thi«
      1,144 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    GERMANY’S NEW NAVY BILL.
    1264 3 HUGE INCREASE IN THE KAISER’S FLEET. The German Navy never stands still. On November 14 the German Federal Council sanctioned a new Bill, amending the last Navy Act, that of 1906, and greatly increasing the shipbuilding programme of the German Navy. The Bill reduces the period
    1,264 words
  • Article
    F.M.S. Tin Exports.
    141 3 The advance statement of weight of block tin and tin ore exported during the months of January to November, 1907, and of the duty collected thereon, as compared with the corresponding period of last year, shows The total amount of tin and tin ore exported from the
    141 words
  • Article
    “THE PATENT MEDICINE SWINDLE.”
    1226 3 Under this title the Australasian Good Health (edited by Franklin Richards, M.D.) has an article apropos of the report by Mr. O. C. Beal on the subject of patent medicines. The following is quoted from the article Australia’s population is 4,000,000 and her patent medicine bill
    1,226 words
  • Article
    Passengers to the Straits.
    528 3 Per P. O. s.s. Victoria from London Nov. 22, connecting with ss. Arcadia at Colombo, due at Penang Dec. 19 —To Singapore Rev. W. Murray, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. and Misses van Cuylenberg, Miss E. Abram», Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Baßey, Mr. and Mr-». A. Jackson',
    528 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      154 3 An Attack Of Croup Warded Off. “Our little girl, two and one-half years °ld, woke up coughing with the croup one evening recently. We happened to have some of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy on han't and gave her two of it. She ffe nt back to sleep and woke up next
      154 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      55 3 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. There is no danger from blood poison resulting from a cut or wound of any kind when Chamberlain’s Pam balm is use 1. It is an antiseptic dressing and should be in every household. For sale by all Chemists and Store-keepers. 1 The George Town Dispensary, Wholesa’e
      55 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      77 3 No Opium iu Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. There is not the least danger in giving Chamberla’n’s .Cough Remedy to small children as it contains no opium or other harmful drug. It has an established reputation of more than thirty years as the most successful me iiciuo in use for colds, croup,
      77 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      5 3 HARNESS ACCESSORIES. McAlister Go., Ltd.
      5 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 5
      872 3 TO tKT TOWN HALL. OS. 1 and 2 West lands Bungalows and Westlands House. Boxing Niqht, December 26th, 98l uc 9-15 P.M., TO LET THE PERAK ANWES Variety Concert Party A WĔLL FURNISHED HOUSE from (Under the direction of Mr. H. S. Whiteside) the Ist of February, 1908, for one
      872 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    FOOTBALL.
    166 4 Tuesday, 17th DecemberPenang Band Meeting of Subscribers, Town Hall, 5 p.m. Football Cup Tie: P.C C. v. C.R.C. Esplanade. Rugby Football: P.C.C. v. H.M.S Kent, C.R.C. Ground. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 9 p m. High water 9.35 p.m. Low water 3.36 p m Wednesday. IBth December. Ember Day. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 9
    166 words
  • Article
    BIRTH.
    20 4 Bland.—At the Residency, Penang, on 17th Dec., the wife of the Hon. R. N. Bland, of a d lughter.
    20 words
  • Article
    Tuesday, 17th Dec., 1907.
    1012 4 General satisfaction will be felt in Naval circles that the Scott-Beresford incident has proved after all to be only a storm in a tea-cup. When the first reports were published, it was pointed out that the first, most obvious, and most necessary comment on the incident
    1,012 words
  • Article
    FOOTBALL.
    487 4 P.C.C. V. H.M.S. KENT.” In their series of soccer,” Rugby, hockey, and cricket matches against our naval visitors from the Bedford and Rent, the Penang Cricket Club representatives have scored all along the line, a fact that speaks much for the interest in sport in Penang at present. Yesterday
    487 words
  • Article
    Penang Golf Club.
    323 4 Presgrave Cup. A. B. Smith 4 down. D. A. M. Brown 6 T. B. Peterkin 6 J. Lornie 6 T. A. Martin 14 Messrs. Hallifax, Armstrong, and Dane played, but did not return cards. Mr. A. B. Smith also won the Optional Sweep. H.M.S. Kent leaves for
    323 words
  • Article
    RIFLE-SHOOTING.
    314 4 H.M.S. “KENT” v, g A rifle-shooting match team from H.M.S. Kent and the States Guides took place this m ‘J the Rifle Range, Campong Bhar ol^ resulted in a win for the latter, r ing that the naval men were only c^ sioned five weeks ago their scoia for
    314 words
  • Article
    A Novel Point.
    236 4 In one of the Municipal cases that came up for hearing, this morning, before Mr, C. V. Dyson, iu the Third Magistrate's Court, a novel point was raised. Mr. W. A. Ward, Chief Sanitary Inspector, charged Cheng Ewe Aik, Ong Ee Ban, Ong Hoe, Ghee Hin, and
    236 words
  • Article
    St George's Girls’ School.
    195 4 The following additional subscrip too have been received for St. George» ir School:— Messrs. Pritchard A Co., Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Mr. L. A. C. Biggs, Mr. Justice Leslie Thornton is exp ec to return here on Monday next. In the Walker Cup football tie at
    195 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      190 4 f THE ‘‘CRAG’’ HOTEL j SANATORIUM, PENANG HILLS. A perfect health resort and an ideal spot for spending holidays and week-ends. Crisp and bracing atmosphere. Bungalows for families, also single and double rooms. J TENNIS, BILLIARDS, AND CROQUET. SARKIES BROTHERS, J Proprietors. SPECTACLES j PINCE-NEZ AND T SUN GLASSES I
      190 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      119 4 must be addressed to The Bditor, written on one side of the paper only and accompanied by the writer’s name and address, not necessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good faith. 4LL monies must be paid at the Twang Gazette” Office, Penang, to the General Manager, Mr. D.
      119 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    THE BRITISH NAVY.
    230 5 THE PAIHT v. GUMHERY SIGNAL. A SATISFACTORY EXPLANATION. [Reutbr’s Service.] London, 16th Dec. The Daily Graphic and the Daily Telegraph learn that Rear-Admiral Sir Percy Scott’s signal on the 11th ult. was merely part of a colloquial conversation with Captain S. A. G. Calthorpe, of the cruiser
    [Reutbr’s Service.]  -  230 words
  • Article
    THE UNITED STATES NAVY.
    136 5 PACIFIC TOUR COMMENCED. [Reuter’s Service] London, 16th Dec. The English newspapers publish lengthy comments and descriptions of the American Squadron which is due to sail for the Pacific to-day. The farewell statement by Rear-Admiral Robley D. Evans (who commands the fleet) and other indications are regarded
    [Reuter’s Service]  -  136 words
  • Article
    CRICKET.
    43 5 ENGLAND v. AUSTRALIA. [Reuter’s Service London, 17th Dec. In their first test match against Australia, at Sydney, the English team, in their second innings have made 293 runs for 9 wickets. The scores in the first innings were England 273 Australia 300
    [Reuter’s Service ]  -  43 words
  • Article
    PERSIA.
    49 5 AN ACUTE POLITICAL CRISIS. [Rrutbr’3 Service.] London, 17th Dec. Great political excitement prevails in Teheran owing to the Shah arresting two Ministers who had just resigned. Parliament protested vehemently, and the situation is complex, but apparently the Shah is supported by the reactionaries and is fighting the Nationalists.
    [Rrutbr’3 Service.]  -  49 words
  • Article
    RUSSIA.
    45 5 SIBERIAN PRISONS OVERCROWDED. [Reuter’s Service London, 16th Dec. According to a telegram from St. Petersburg, the newspapers there state that, owing to the overcrowded condition of the Siberian prisons, the Government has been asked to sanction the re-establishment of the convict settlements at Saghalieu.
    [Reuter’s Service ]  -  45 words
  • Article
    SPECIAL GERMAN SERVICE.
    70 5 THE HARDEN-MOLTKE CASE. Berlin, 16th Dec. lhe hearing of the second suit for criminal libel brought by Count Kuno Moltke, formerly commandant of Berlin, against Herr Maximilian Harden, Editor the Zukunft, has been adjourned owing to the illness of the defendant. THE BALKANS. Lie funeral of the
    70 words
  • Article
    A PERAK CHAMBER OF MINES.
    268 5 Under the chairmanship of Mr. F. Douglas Osborne a largely attended meeting of miners took place on Saturday afternoon in the Reading Room of the Ipoh Club. The Chairman explained the object for which the meeting had been convened, namely, to try to reduce the
    268 words
  • Article
    Butterworth Recreation Club.
    144 5 We have received the balance of the list of subscriptions to the Fund for the rebuilding of the Butterworth Recreation Club-house, which was burnt down about a couple of years ago. The Hon. Secretary (Mr. Tan Pong Guan) and the members of the Club are to be
    144 words
  • Article
    Indian Affairs.
    130 5 London, sth Dec. Mr. Asquith, opening a bazaar in aid of the Indian Students’ Clubhouse in Edinburgh, Slid the problem of our relations with India was becoming harder as circumstances changed. Its increasing difficulty was due to the growing complexity of social and economical conditions and to the
    130 words
  • Article
    The Mails.
    173 5 Home- Ex- Positively To ward. Stbamrr pectbd. Dub. Sail. P. &O Malta 21/12 8.1.5. N. Bharata 27/12 N.D.L. Pr. R. Luitpold 24/12 Outward. p. Jj O. Arcadia 19/12 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 8.1. Teesta 26/12 N.D.L. 25/12 The correspondent of the Morning Post telegraphs from Constantinople that the
    173 words
  • Article
    THE THEATRICAL AMATEUR.
    988 5 (Contributed.) The possibility of becoming a good (as apart from a popular) actor or actress is denied to many, yet it is strange how seldom, by amateurs at any rate, this fact is admitted. There are so many component parts necessary to the effective composition of an
    988 words
  • Article
    KEDAH IN 1906.
    904 5 THE ADVISER’S REPORT. Continued.) 'The next part of Mr. G. C. Hart’s report refers to the appointment of the State Council, which was formed on the Siamese loan being granted to the Government of Kedah. The Council appointed under the Edict of H. H. the Sultan comprised
    904 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    LOG BOOK.
    792 6 The Admiralty on the 16th ult. announced the following among other appointments: —Chaplains: R. L. G. Jones, M.A., to Crescent and Bedford. It is rumoured that Admiral Sir A. W Moore, now in command of the China station, will follow the example of Admira Sir 11. H. Rawson,
    792 words
  • Article
    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    66 6 Achilles, Brit., 4484, Thomson, December 17, W. Mansfield Co. Avagyee, Brit., 247, Buchanan, December 17, Langkat, gen., Koe Guan Co. Langkat, Brit., 149, Marris, December 17, Teluk Anson, Koe Guan Co. Perak, Brit., 619, Baker, December 16, Singapore, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Pin Seng, Brit., 378, Davidson December
    66 words
  • Article
    CLEARANCES.
    43 6 Deli for Trang. Fitzpatrick for Rangoon. Hye Leong for Teluk Anson. Palitana for Singapore. Perak (S.S. Co.) for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Pin Seng for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis, and Setul. Van der Lijn for Deli.
    43 words
  • Article
    MAILS CLOSE
    313 6 To-MORROW. For. Per. Close. Teluk Anson Langkat 2 p m. Pangkor Sree Banka 3 p.m. Thursday. Pangkalan Brandan Petrel noon. Asahan Mary Austin 1 p.m. Deli Avagyee 2 p.in. Singapore, China, and Japan Arcadia 5 p.m. ON WEEK DAYS FOR Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Kuala Ku.hu, Kuala Lumpur,
    313 words
  • Article
    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    97 6 Name of Steamer, ivhere from, approximate date of arrival, where bound, and Agents. Arratoon Apcar from Singapore, January 18, for Calcutta, A. A. Anthony Co. Gregory Apcar from Singapore, December 26, for Calcutta, A. A. Anthony Co. Kum Sang from Singapore, December 23, for Calcutta, Boustead Co. Kanagawa
    97 words
  • Article
    PASSENGERS.
    9 6 By Langkat from Teluk Anson, Mr. M. Duncan
    9 words
  • Article
    SHARES.
    1112 6 *2 o N Issue j Dividends. Name. Quotation» *5 .a i Jio» ot Vai up Paid tip. Rgbofvg. ns, J Capital. Subscribed. SharoB ra,n P mining. Gold. M0 £> £1 £4.8-3 I/. p.i.l 1901 Rauh AnM. Goh) Mining Co., Lt.) Fully >-.,>. 1892 «800,000 £191,250 w 1 >B/10 >/-
    1,112 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 Penang, 17 ih December, 1907. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.') London Demand Bank 2/3 3/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/4 3 Credit 2/4 7/16 3 Documentary ‘2/1 1/2 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 1734 3 days’sight Private 175| Bombay Demand Bank 173| 3 days’sight Private 175} Madras, Demand
    124 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    180 6 Pknano, 17th December, 1907. Gold leaf $65.50 Pepper ('.V. Cok»> 3 11»». soz 16.75 no stock White Pepper 19 sales. Trang Pepper 3.45 sellers. Mac« 65 nominal. Mace Pickings 55 sales Cloves (picket!) 35 sellers. Nutmegs 110 25 sellers. fNo I $5.45 sales) Sugar. < 2 x. no stock.
    180 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      62 6 A Follower of Influenza. Many persons find themselves affected with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy it should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. For sale by all Chemists and
      62 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      95 6 Caught Cold While Hunting a Burglar. Mi. Win. Thos. Lanorgan, provincial Constable at Chapleau, Ontario, Canada, says I caught a severe cold while hunting a burglar in the forest swamp last fall. Hearing of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, I tried it, and after using two small bottles’ I was completely cured.”
      95 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      45 6 Tbe Australian Horse Repository, 11, Scotland fß.oad. (W. B. MAWLEyT TeleHOK Nt. 4. Breaker and Dealer. Livery and Training Stables. HORSES CAREFULLY SHOD. Fodder of the Best Quality Only Supplied. Rubber Tyred Turnouts on Hire, Harness of every description repaired and made on the premises.
      45 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 4
      7 6 STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister S 9 Co,, Ltd.
      7 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 5
      107 6 MATSUO’S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH. To-Night To-Night!! GREAT EXHIBITION. Change ol Programme Every Wednesday and Saturday. COME ONE I COME ALL!! COME ANO ENJOY YOURSELF. Brief |,ir Carriages 1« Penang Road Io Malsuo’s Famous snow. Doors Open at 8 p.m. Commencing at 9 p.m. Carriages at 11-5 P ,m PRICES. Reserved Seals
      107 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      1593 7 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL NEDERLANDSCHE-INDISCHE THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INTERNATIONAL BANKING C A VSTRALIA, AND CHINA. BANKING CORPORATION. MAATSCHAPPIJ. ESCOMPTO MAATSCHAPPU. INDIA. LIMITED. CORPORATION. M c (Netherlands-Indian Discount Bank.) <->.>». 1 /’«nd. Capital fl. 45,000,QU0 Paid-Up Capital F 6,000,000. gubs-ribed (WW 1195 000 iw iPdup
      1,593 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    SELANGOR TURF CLUB.
    931 8 PROGRAMME 24(1, 26th, dl< 28th DECEMBER, 1987. FIRST DRY. RACE I. The Maiden Plate.—Value $350. A race for Maiden horses, weight 9 stone, exgriffins allowed 7 lb. Entrance $2O. Distance R. C. RACE 11. The Planters’ Cup.—With $5OO added and $5O to the second horse, provided there
    931 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      437 8 Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance Co. of Hamburg. Established 1854. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Company, are ready to accept fire risks at current rates, KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd., Agents Fire Insurance. I r c Queen Insurance Company. t Royal Fire Insurance Company. The undersigned have been appointed Agents
      437 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      59 8 i HOWARTH ERSKINE, ItO CIVIL, ELECTRICAL, AND I MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, I STRAITS, SIAM, F.M.S., CHINA, and BURMA. SOLE AGENTS, (Hornsby Oil Engines, etc., rub or crude Oil or Liquid Fuel. IN STOCK, 71, 9, and 22 B. H. P. Mining Trucks, Rails, Robey Portable Engines and Pumps always in stock.
      59 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 3
      775 8 THE STRAITS TRADING IM. THE STRAITSTBIDIIGCOIPHT, LIMITED. M NIKKO 1. Notice given to »11 None to HotDSBB or Bbabbb-Wahranot. j/. Xtlldirt 0 N K rreB t nt d i OJce t No” of K. S. OKANIWA, meeting held on the Bth of November, to 24 attached. No. 21 Penang Road,
      775 words