Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 November 1910

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833 No. 269 VOL. LXVIIL FRIDAY, 25th NOVEMBER, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      2356 1 o************»***«#*<<<*>o Sea View Hotel,: FARQUHAR STREET. J THE IDEAL HOTEL FOR VISITORS. J HOME COMFORTS. a SEA BATHING. CUISINE UNEXCELLED. < MODERATE TERMS. Tel. No. 368 Proprietor, W. DANIEL. The Greet Eastern NOTICE. wanted. rubber stumps. lite Assurance ce.. Ltd. j A CERTIFIED ENGLISH TEACHER T ARGE orders booked for
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      55 1 THE STRAITS SHEET ALMANAC FOfe 1911 WILL BE ISSUED BY THE Pinang Gazette Press, 2 LIMITED, f Before the New Year. This Artistic pioduction and compen- dium of useful information should have a place in every Office and Home in British Malaya. Orders are now being booked at the office
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    GERMANY’S NAVAL PROGRAMME.
    996 2 SHIPBUILDING DELAYED. A DRAMATIC SURPRISEThe Naval Correspondent of The Daily Telegraph writes Once more the even tenor of German naval expansion has been interrupted owing to an unforeseen change of policy on the part of the British Admiralty. The latest dramatic incident is reminiscent of the worldwide
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    The Cost of Flying.
    356 2 According to the estimate of the cost of flying given by Mr. H Massac Buist in a Home journal, this is still a very expensive luxury. The initial cost of a machine of a sufficiently substantial build to be suitable for the exposed and gusty British
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    Drinking Water in the F.M.S.
    269 2 —Colonial Office Journal. The purification of muddy water, making it suitable for drinking purposes if not otherwise polluted, is a matter which affects nearly every mine or estate in the F.M.S. It is surprising what a little chloride of iron can achieve in this direction.
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    A Shanghai Bank Failure.
    223 2 Manager Escapes from Detention. On Saturday the 29th ult-, reports the Shanghai Mercury, no little excitement was created at the Mixed Court when it was found that a bank manager who had been detained there in connection with one of the recent failures had made his
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    THE WEEK.
    109 2 Friday, November 25. St. Catherine. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Saturday, November 26. Homeward English (B.I.) Mail. Golf Club Men’s Monthly Medal. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Sunday* November 27. Advent Sunday. Golf Club Men’s Monthly Mejlal. Monday, November 28. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph,
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    Coming Events.
    34 2 Dec. 2.—Special Meeting of Golf Club, 6-30. Dec. s.—Special Meeting, Penang Cricket Club re Band Fund. Dec. 19 —Penang Race Entries Close, 5 p.m. Jan. 13. Fancy Dress Ball at Town Hall.
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    TENDERS.
    63 2 F.M.S. Railways.— Supply of stores, 1911 tenders close noon, Nov. 30. F.M.S. Railways: Painting goods vehicles tenders close noon, Nov. 30. Selangor Turf Club.— Griffins for Summer Meeting tenders close Nov. 30. F.M.S. Railways. Moulding and casting iron and brass, etc. tenders close noon, Nov. 30. Forests Department Right
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    AUCTION SALES.
    122 2 Saturday, Nov. 26.— Land and houses; 11 am. Logan's Buildings; A. Dennys, auctioneer. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 28 and 29.— Land, shares, and merchandise Logan’s Buildings; 11 a in. H. Mohamed Eusop, auctioneer. Monday and Wednesday, Nov. 28 and SO.— Stock-in-trade 159 Beach St.; 11 a.m. Koh Eng
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    Where to Stay.
    39 2 Penang The E. 4 O Hotel, The Crag, Raffles by the Sea, Runtiyinede Hotel, and Sea View Hotel. Singapore —Adelphi Hotel and Raffles Hotel. Kuala Lumpur; —Grand Oriental Hotel. Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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    RUBBER.
    797 2 JITRA RUBBER ESTATE. A correspondent sends us (Straits Times) a prospectus of the Jitra Rubber Company with a request for an opinion of its value. The property consists of 380 acres of land of which 102 acres is cultivated, and it is situated on the main road from Alor
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      58 2 BOVRIL The Supreme Achievement in Beef Concentration, infinitely superior to Meat Extract or Beef Tea. BOVRIL It supplied to the British Admiralty and War Office, the India Office, and is used In over 2 000 Hospitals. Delicate Backward Children are brought to robust health by I LEMCO and MILK. I
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      365 2 1 m Pain arising VBOM jrvVTTK. A a Rheumatism, Chronk MHK Lumbago, Bronchitis, L T A Sore Throat Sprain, VL. jt /row Cold, Backache, Cold at the Bruises, Chtst Slight Cuts, WWI Neuralgia Cramp, ColJ Soreness of the Limbs after exercise, I. best treated by using jiwxW ELLIMAN’S according to
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      107 2 The Sun. Apparent times of Sunrise and Sunset in Penang Sunrise. Sunset. Nov. 25 to Nov. 30, ..6-08 a.m. 5-52 p.m. Dec. Ito Dec. 6,...6-08 a.m. 5-52 p.m Dec. 7 to Dec. 31,...6-09 am. 5-51 p.m. The Moon. O New Moon 4.10 a.m. 2 Dec. First Quarter 2.5 am. 10
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1170 3 JANUARY MEETING, 1911. (UNDER 8. R. A. RULES OF RACING). RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 3rd January, 1911. SECOND DAY Thursday, sth January, 1911. THIRD DAY Saturday, 7th January, 1911. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 3rd January, 1911. 1 THE MIXED HANDICAP. Value $5OO A Handicap for horses which
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      715 3 X mas Specialities WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS g* d* FOR OUR POPULAR DECORATED □> J J JJ J S X’MAS CAKES i g at the usual Price for 2 lbs. A varied assortment of Chocolates, v'X j Sweets, Biscuits, etc., ex. s.s. “Glenroy” are now being: opened. PENANG CONFECTIONERY,
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    Friday, Nov. 25, 1910.
    751 4 The day is past when the white man who set out to earn his living, may be to make a fortune, in the tropics was regarded as doing so at a risk to his life which made him appear to the stay-at-home Briton either a hero
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    LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
    861 4 CRESCENT v. FREE SCHOOL. The present rule for League matches makes the hour for starting not later than 5.30 p.m,” with the result that teams take full advantage of it, and games, during the wet season, are played out in semidarkness. This is neither to the interests of
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
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      THE BAND.
      474 4 To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette!’] Sir, What is the Band Committee doing One of your music loving correspondents suggested the other day that some accounts might be published, so that the barrenness of the exchequer might be revealed in all its detailed nakedness. The new Committee
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      CAFE’ CHANTANT.
      201 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazeete.”] Sir, I have pleasure in enclosing, for publication, statement of the acoounts of the two performances. The gross estimated takings were announced as $l,lBB, but flow that all the returns have come in and been checked, the exact figure is $1,158.75
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    The Band.
    82 4 A special general meeting o f the Membors of the Penang Cricket Club will be held in the Pavilion on Monday, sth ecember, at 6 p in., to consider and if approved, pass the following resolution That Rule 21 be amended by raising the ontl J.ly subscription of
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    813 4 The Bishop of Borneo is expected t I visit Perak in the last week of December I Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Knowles I returned to Singapore after a short holid |l in England; Mr. E. M. Tozer, advocate and solicit,, r I is setting up in
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      202 4 By using Hall’s Distemper your home can be made brighter, A g healthier and more picturesque, g at a cheaper cost than wall-paper, and without V g the objectionable smell of paint. I I Hall’s W I Distemper Iv (Truk Mark.} is deservedly the popular wall covering of the day.
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    156 5 BETTER BUSINESS IN TINS. YESTERDAY’S PRICES IN SINGAPORE. [/row» Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 25. The following are buyers’ prices for shares Chersonese 3/9 Sungei Salaks £3| Pahang Consolidateds 4/3 Lahats 8.50 Rauhs 3.00 Serendahs 4.00 Tronohs $14.50 A Steadier Tone. Fraser <fc Co.’s weekly share circular
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    PRODUCE PRICES.
    27 5 [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Singapore, November 24. To-day’s (Thurs lay’s) quotations for produce and opium are Gambier 9.50 Rice, Rangoon 153 00 Opium 1,800.00
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    PKGOH, LIMITED.
    75 5 MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. From Our Own Correspondent, j Singapore November 25. At the annual general meeting of shareholders in Pegoh, Limited, Mr. W. M. Sime, who was in the chair, said that the affairs of the estate were most satisfactory. The profit was $90,000 a dividend of 10
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    SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY.
    59 5 NEW POST FOR THE PRESIDENT. [From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, November 25. Mr. E. G. Broadrick, President of the Municipal Commission, Singapore, becomes Secretary to the Resident, Selangor. Mr. Wolferstan may Succeed. No appointment has been made to the Municipal Presidentship as yet, but it is rumoured that
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    THE “ BANKA ” UNLUCKY.
    56 5 THE BANKA UNLUCKY. RAISED, TOWED, AND SUNK. [frowi Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 25. The steamer Danka, which recently went aground on the Kuantan bar, was towed off, patched up, and sailed for Singapore. She was being towed to Pontianak, but, when near Toman, began to fill and sank in
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    SELANGOR TURF CLUB.
    51 5 ENCOURAGING ANNUAL REPORT. [Arom Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, November 25. The report of the Selangor Turf Club for the year ended September 30 shows a net profit of nearly $2,000, while a sum of $3,559 was written off for depreciation. During the year 68 new members
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    THE JIMAH BLUNDER.
    39 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 25. It is reported that Messrs. St. V. B. Down and Max H. Hilckes, Directors of the Jimah Rubber Estate, Ltd with Mr. Bray have gone to visit Jimah Estate.
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    THE JAPANESE TARIFF.
    289 5 DEPUTATION TO SIR EDWARD GREY. IMPORTANT STATEMENTS MADE. [Reuter’s Service.] London, November 25. A deputation fiom the Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom waited upon Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affair-, yesterday, with reference to the effects of the Japanese Tariff, especially on
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    BILLIARDS IN SELANGOR.
    70 5 JOHN ROBERTS v. E. M. BAKER. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kusla Lumpur, November 25. At the Lake Club, last night, a billiard match was played between Mr. E. M. Baker and Mr. John Roberts, who conceded 700 points in a game of 1,000 up. Roberts, whose best
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    THE MEXICAN REVOLT.
    72 5 GOVERNMENT’S POSITION SECURE [Reuter’s Service.] London, November 25. Official despatches from Mexico state that the Government has obtained the upper hand everywhere, except in the district of Chihuahua, where there are two hundred insurgents. An Unconfirmed Rumour. [DER OsTASIATATCHE Lloyd’s SERVICE.] Berlin, November 24. A rumour, so
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    THE POLITICAL CRISIS.
    55 5 A MANIFESTO TO MODERATES. [Reuter’s Service.] London, November 24. The Constitutional Free Traders, in a manifesto, urges the Moderates, whatever their views on the Tariff question, to support the Unionists. Budget in the Lords. London, November 25. The House of Lords has passed the second reading of
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    GERMAN NAVAL DOCKS.
    28 5 INSPECTED BV JAPANESE OFFICERS. [Der Ostasiatischr Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, November 24. Representatives of the Japanese Navy have inspected the naval buildings and docks at Wilhelmshafen.
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    CHINESE VERSUS JAPANESE.
    27 5 [DER OBTASIATTBCHB LLOYD’S SERVICE.] Berlin, November 24. The St. Petersburg news agency reports a conflict between Chinese police and Japanese in the Yangsi-fu territory.
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    BRAZIL NAVAL MUTINY.
    198 5 THE CAPITAL BOMBARDED. A “DREADNOUGHT” CAPTAIN KILLED. [Reuter’s Service London, November 24. Private telegrams received in Barrow, London, and the Continent report that a mutiny has broken out on the Brazilian warships, which bombarded Rio de Janeiro. British Engineers Safe. The engineers from Barrow, who accompanied the
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    WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
    40 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyds Service.] Berlin, November 24. Wireless telegraphy stations have been opened at Petropaulovsk and Mickailovskaia, in the province of Orenburg, for a Russian national service, the tariff being the same as that in the Amur territory.
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    PROGRESS IN AVIATION.
    29 5 A NEW MONOPLANE RECORD. [Reuter’s Service. l London, November 24. At Philadelphia the aviator Drexel monoplaned to a height of 9,970 feet, which is a record.
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    St. George's Church.
    68 5 The following are the services for next Sunday (Ist Sunday in Advent) in St. George’s Church 8 a.m.—Matins (Choral) Hymn 51. 8-30 a m.—Holy Communion (Plain). 10-15 a m.—Chinese Service. 5 p.m.—Sunday School. 6 p.m. —Evensong and Sermon. Processional Hymn. Responses (Roberts.) Psalms exxvi. and cxxix. (Turle.)
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    The Stranded “ Un Peng."
    98 5 The Stranded Un Peng." The salvage work on the 8». Un Peng, which was stranded on the rocks near Pulau Tikus on Wednesday night, is progressing favourably. Nearly half the cargo and all the tin ore on board have been saved Some fourteen head of cattle were drowned when the
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    Christmas and New Year Mails.
    93 5 Letters posted up to noon on Saturday, the 3rd December, should be delivered on 24th December. Parcels via Brindisi (on payment of an additional fee of 45 cents), posted up to 9 am. on Saturday, the 3id December, should be deliveied on or about the
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    The Price of Rubber.
    17 5 Boustead St Co.’s London cablegram today states Para to arrive 6/3$ Market firm.
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    Rubber Crops.
    24 5 Kanthan Estate. Chemor, the property of Mr. E. Phillips, has reached the producing stage, last month’s output being 176 lbs. crepe rubber.
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    THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1126 5 SPECIAL MEETING. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET PASSED. A special meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon to consider and pass Supplemental Budget No. 2 of 1910. There were present Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Dr. P. V. Locke, Mr. J. W. Hallifax, and Mr. W. T. Chapman;
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    A Singapore Wedding.
    218 5 At the Presbyterian Church, which was very tastefully decorated, on Saturday afternoon, and in the presence of a large number of friends, Mr. Geo. B. Hailey, of the Central Engine Works, Singipore (formerly of the Penang Foundry, Penang), was married to Miss Nellie Wills Brash Wilson, daughter
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      427 5 WANTED. SMALL SAILING BOAT. Full particulars to “W.” c/o Pinang Gazette. FOR SALE CHEAP. GRAMAPHONE with 25 records. Loud toue and in good condition. Selling as owner (paving station. Price $35 only. Apply sharp to No. 246, c/o Pinang Gazette. Penang Cricket Club. NOTICE. THE following Debentures will be redeemed
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      1500 6 N z •>»« :hls. S”*"''” B FOR A SHIPMENT OF THEIR HIGH-CLASS AND FASHIONABLE I I\i 5 TNTANnV M EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES, I U•! C* t* f. 14 M B |WV HII V B V Hl fW D V9 aai ß B IJM J! JtxJW 1/X M consisting of Jdp&n ai
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    SHIPPING.
    593 7 ARRIVALS. Avagyee, Brit., 247, Campbell, Nov. 25, Teluk Anson, gen., E. S. Co. Borneo, Brit., 2944, Rail, Nov. 25, Yokohama gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Ban Watt Soon, Brit., 336, Milne, Nov. 25, Langkat, gen., E. S. Co. Capri, 1 tai- > 2717, Handson, Nov. 26, Hongkong, gen., Behn, Meyer
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    SHARES.
    1600 7 Capital. Subscribed, dumber of Usue Divjden<u Name ?L_ 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 MINING. 1093 «300,000 £lOO,OOO 30,000 «10 »10 25 10 30 BeUt Tin Mining Co. 3j 1906 300,000 225,000 22,500 10 10 T r 5 1901 600,000 600,000 60,000 10 10 20 10 Bruseh dyd. Tin Mining
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    MAILS.
    224 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE-To-Morrow. For. Per. Cio .e Port Swettenham and Singapore Islanda 9 a.m. Mergui, Tavoy, and Moulmein Kapurthala 9 a.m. Kedah Pulau Langkawi, and Perlis Svee Bangka 10 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 10 a Madras, taking mails') for Europe, etc., vid S Taroba 10 a.m.
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    EXCHANGE.
    130 7 Pbnang, November 25, 1910. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 6/32 i„ 4 months’ sight Bink ...2/4 15/32 3 Credit 2'4 9/16 n 3 Documnntary 2/4 19/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days' sight Private 175| Bombay Demand Bank 174 J 3 days'sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    208 7 Pknang, Novkmbkr 25, 1910. Gold leaf s64.B'> Pepper (W. Coaet 3 Ih. 5 0z).... No stock. White Pepper ...$24 5/8 buyers. Trang Pepper slBnomieal. Mace $95 nominal. Mace Pickings $9O sellers. Cloves $5O sellers. Nutmegs 110 $2l sellers. !No. I $6.50 sales. No. 2 $6.40 sales. Basket $5 nominal.,
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      63 7 sun Life of Conudu. (Kstabliahed ISOS'. Assets exceed £6,000.000.0.0 Surplus over all liabilities according to Government Standard 840,265.0.0 Income, 1908, £1,428,000 0.0 W. A. WHITE, I KK!(NKU y A Co t Manager, South-Eastern G^era| As a. Singapore V in ISSS LEMCOffI I than in any .ther Beef Essence sold. I
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