Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 November 1911

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    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED ib33. No. 271 VOL. LXIX, TUESDAY. 28th NOVEMBER, 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1140 1 ■■■■■3~onncaaoaaL’L)c«H«aßß For $3O 2 ou can have the Ptnang 1 Gazette po-teti- every day for a whole year to your address, q (LOCAL SUBCRIPTION. $27.) Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. n Subscriptions are payable in n advance and remittances should n be addressed to g The Managing Directar: PINANG GAZETTE
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      77 1 TXTHEN YOU ARE AWAY on leave VV you want to keep in tough with Malayan affairs, Social, Com- D mercial, Mining, Planting, &c. Q This you can d in no better way than by subserh mg to the Weekly D Edition of the Pmang Gazette," B D published every Friday.
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
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      INTERNATIONAL TENNIS.
      117 2 THE DAVIS COP Melbourne, November 27. Messrs. Brooke, Lycett, Heath, and Dunlop have been selected to represent Australia for the Davis Cup. CRICKET IN AUSTRALIA. Sydney, November 27. The cricket match between the M.C.C. and New South Wales was resumed yesterday in fine, warm weather, theie being a
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      BOWLS AT THE P.C.C.
      335 2 The following ties in the P.C.C. bowls tournament were decided yesterday Profession Pairs Press. Chemists. R. N. Goodwin 1 9 A. M. Stewart 1 W. J. Turnbull J J. M. Chalmers j This tie whs left unfinished on Thursday with the score standing at 13—12 in
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      HOCKEY.
      78 2 A hockey match was played on Saturday afternoon on the Esplanade between the P.C.C. and the Malay States Guides, resulting in a win for the latter by 3 goals to nil The M. S. G. team, which was captained by Capt. R» J. Cargill, played a very g.-od game,
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      RUGBY FOOTBALL.
      153 2 The following will represent Scotland and Scottish Schools in the Rugby football ■Batch on Thursday against The Rest Back, Newton thi te-quarter backs, Forrest, Bruce, Carmichael, and Callard; half-backs, Godby and Vermont; forwards, Drummond, Blackstone, V. C. Brown, Mackay, Laidlaw, Macintosh and Hogan. Referee Mr. B. E. Ross.
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    PENANG RURAL BOARD.
    456 2 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of the Rural Board for Penang Island was held yesterday afternoon. were present the Collector of Land Revenue (Mr. J. C. Suga-s), ex-officio Chxirinan in the absence of the Resident Councillor, the Senior Medical Officer (Dr. K. Dane), the Deputy Colonial Engineer
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    To-Day's Tin Quotations.
    351 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $9B per picul, business done. Tin in London is quoted at £202 spot and £l9l three months. The following is the local report to-day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 150 tons, $98.80 Penang: Straits Trading Co., Ltd., no sellers
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      A SEASHORE PLAY-GROUND.
      657 2 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, I beg that you will be pleased, for the sake of humanity, to allow me a little space in your esteemed paper. lam sure you will know the block of substantial residential buil lings (Nos4Ba to 48« Northsm Road)
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    A Herald of Christmas.
    238 2 The clown has always been a favourite among his audience from time immemorial. His popularity has never waned, and in these serious days of hurry and hustle he still holds sway. He still cracks his jokes and makes merry even when he does not feel like
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      1279 2 SITUATIONS VACANT.FOR SALE.WSURMICE. WANTED IMMBDIAIELL PORTALE. Mannheim Insur.nceCo. O NE Burroa ,,eB Wafc B full sized Marine Insurance. W hand Billiard Table, K°° The undersigned, as Agents, will acrpn One Head-Binder and one condition, complete with all accessories. Marine Risks on Merchandise, Prod Bc One HEAD BINDER auu Fo r
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    WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS.
    140 3 Tuesday. November 28 P.C.C. Bowls Ties. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. Moonlight Cinematograph, King Street Theatre. Wednesday, November 29 P.C.C. Rowls Ties. Band. Esplanade, 6 p.m. British and Foreign Bible Society Lecture, Farquhar St. Mission, 6 p m. Thursday,
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    Other Coming Events.
    159 3 December 5. —Impressionists’ Exhibition, Engineers’ Institute. December 5. Church Workers’ Association St. George’s Girls’ Home, 10.30 a.m. December s.—Municipal Election Nominations Close. December s.—Scripture Union Meeting, Mission Chapel, Farquhar Street, 5 p.m. December 6. —Penang Turf Club Special Meeting, 4.15 p.m. December 9. Perak Turf Club Gymkhana.
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    League Football.
    22 3 The following fixtures have been ai ranged December. 7. —Police i’. Crescent, Esplanade. 14.—C. R.C. r Free School, Victoria Green.
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    AUCTION SALES.
    50 3 ll r e<l nes'la .\nvember —G.W. P. Lighter; Prye River Dock 11.30 a.m.; Cunningham, Clark, Co., auctioneers. Friday, December I— Stock-in-trade 182 Beach St.; noon J. R. McFarlane, auctioneer. Tuesday, March 2b. Land suitable for tobacco, rubber, and coconut cultivation in British North Borneo noon, Sandakan Land Office.
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    TENDERS.
    140 3 Municipal Commissioners of Georye Town. Formation of roadways, Vermont Road and Siam Road tenders close 3 p.m., Nov. 29. F.M.S. Railways.— Sale of 12,000 second hand steel sleepers, 70,000 second hand steel fish plates 6,000 second hand steel angle fish-plates 600 old steel rims for motor-car tyres; 5 tons
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    HOUSES TO LET.
    45 3 Sans Souci Villa No. 2, Northam Road apply Assistant Secretary, Penang < lub. No. 1 Gottlieb Road apply Lim Chean Hock, 117 Beach St. No. 16 Logan Road apply M. M. Noordin. No. 23 Northam Road apply Chop Khay Hin, 157 Beach St.
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    Where to Stay.
    36 3 PrfNANG :—The E. «fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Raffles by the Sea, Runnymede Hotel, Sea View Hotel, and Hotel de Europe, Ikon :—The Grand Hotel. Kuala Lumpur :—Grand Oriental Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1258 3 JANUARY MEETING, 1912. UNDER REVISED S. R. A. RULES OF RACING. (The new Rules come into force on the Ist January, 1912.) rj RACE DAYS. FIRST DAY Tuesday, 23rd January, 1912. SECOND DAY Thursday, 25th January, 1912. THIRD DAY .7? Saturday, 27th January, 1912. FIRST DAY. Tuesday,
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      1091 3 AMUSEMENTS. municipal notice. Modern and Up-to-date Theatre Hall. A N rdin r Meelinsoftl,e M“n'o>p»i x Commissioners will be held at the 1 Hit Municipal Office at 3-30 p.m., on Thursday, Moonlight Cinematograph, t!,e T7X T[ER BWOB S KING STREET. To-Night! To-Night!! MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Extra Special Programme. including I TIE Municipal
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    BIRTHS.
    42 4 Littlkfibld. —At Tanjong Kato ng, Singapore, on Nov. 11, the wife of Sergeant-Major J. W. Littlefield, S. V-. Corps, of a son. Thomson. —At Brahrang, Deli, Sumatra, on the 22nd inst., the wife of E. O. Thomson, Toerangie, of a son.
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    MARRIAGES.
    77 4 Maples—Boyd—On November 18 1911, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore. Gowan Alice Robertson. eldest daughter of J. G. Boyd, to Ernest Reginald, eldest s<>n of Dr. Maples, of Kingscbae, ‘Hants. Thompson—Dalolrish. —At Morningside Parish Church, Edinburgh, on Nov. 1, by the Rev. R. H. Fislier, D.D., Henry Alexander E’ghahauio Thomson,
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    ANGLO-GERMAN RELATIONS.
    456 4 Kir Edward Grey’s anxiously awaited statement is now before our readers. Those who looked for sensational disclosures will la* disappointed. It provides, however, convincing confirmation of the belief, generally held, in the consistently firm and sagacious attitude that the British Minister for Foreign Affairs maintained throughout the critical
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    BESIDE THE SEA SIDE.
    718 4 It is all very well for Penang folk to sing “we do like to be beside the seaside.” But, as a matter of fact, few places are so badly off as regards pportunities afforded to the public for gaining direct access to the sea-shore. Beyond the
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    REVOLUTION IN CHINA.
    168 4 Reuter. THIONE AND PEOPLE. SHCATION FXTREMELY CRITICAL Peking, November 27. The Throne has made another attempt to placate the people. The Prince Regent, on behalf of the Emperor, has taken an oath abjectly repromising to accept the advice of the National Assembly, organise Parliament, and exclude nobles
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    RUSSIA AND PERSIA.
    264 4 NOT SATISFIED WITH APOLOGY. St. Petersburg, November 27. The Persian apology has apparently not satisfied Russia. A semi-official note intimates that the Russian Minister, replying to the apology, declared that as Mr. Shuster, the American Financial Adviser, had distributed broadcast a translation of his letter to The
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    LOSS TO THE ARMY.
    45 4 -Reuter. STR BAKER RUSSELL DEAD. London, November 27. The death has occurred of General Sir Baker Creed Russell, at the age of 74 years. MR. W. ASTON. London, November 28. The death is announced of Mr. William Aston, the Japanese scholar.—
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    MR. F. W. WHITEFIELD.
    82 4 [from Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 28. Mr. F. W. Whitefield, Chief Clerk to the Municipality, died yesterday morning of heart trouble and was buried in the evening in Bidadari Cemetery, Serangoon Road. The service was conducted by the Veneiable Archdeacon H. C. Izard. There was
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    FAMINE HORRORS.
    63 4 RELIEF FUNDS CONFISCATED. St. Petersburg, November 27. The Government’s refusal to allow any societies to undertake famine relief, except the Red Cross Society and the local councils, is due to fears of a political propaganda. It has aroused a storm of protests as the famine in many districts
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    THE WAR.
    121 4 FIGHTING IN TRIPOLI. DECISIVE ITALIAN VICTORY Rome, November 27 The Italians advanced and occupied twq outlying forts at Tripoli <>n the morning of the 26th inst. Fighting all day and resulted in a decisive It a ]j aiJ victory, the Turks being driven back Reuter. The Dardanelles. Berlin,
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    THE KING AT ADEN.
    51 4 —Reuter. AN ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME. Aden, November 28. Their Majesties King George and Qucpq Mary received an enthusiastic w?lc Om< here. Salutes were fired and the National Anthem was sung in two native languages There was a great gathering of Native Chiefs, also of naval and military
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    BAD FRENCH POWDER.
    33 4 Reutei. ITS WHOLESALE DESTRUCTION. Paris, November 27. A wholesale destruction of suspected powder is proceeding in the French Naw, A million sterling’s worth has l>een destroy. ed during this month
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    PTOMAINE POISONING.
    28 4 —Reuter. SEQUEL TO MELBOURNE PICNIC. Melbourne, November 27. Three hundred picnickers have Ixvu attacked by ptomaine poisoning throunh eating sandwiches twenty-six of them are seriously ill.-
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    450 4 Prince Alexander of Teck paid a visit to Raffles Museum on Friday afternoon ini remained for an hour inspecting the interesting collections. We undeistand that rhe Semnd Officer of the ill fated ss. Kuala is Mr. Lawsm, la*e of the Ruby, a steamer on the Hong-kong-Manila line
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      176 4 OMMwnnnonnnonnnnnnonnnOunnwMwo i BRINSMEAD P j j RACHALS A I I 5OO g I n n ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. S omnanonanonnnnnnonanonaniHQ Xmas Trips by B. I. Steamers. RETURN TICKETS ifl/Srdj 9F RETURN FARE are issued on all lines of the ('•otupany available between 15th December and 15th January next. For
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      49 4 To-Day's Contents. Pao« 2.—Sporting News Social and Personal; and Penang Rural Board and telegrams, Pa?e 3.— The Week’s Engagements. Page h. Editorials (Beside the Sea Side ami Anglo-German Relations) and Telegrams. Page 5. Telegrams. p age 7,— Shipping and Mails:; Exchange and Produce Share List and Local Steamer Service.
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    241 5 ANOTHER RISE IN TIONOHS RUBBERS MORE BUOYANT The following Hie the changes (buyer* a-sd selkts only) in our share list on page 7 to-day J9IO. 26/11/11. 28/11/11. to to i tr s- f- t* fe* •c Sharks. .2 if c s 5 X 39 SQ t/2 Mining.
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    LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
    48 5 PRICE OF FINE HARD PARA. [From a Malacca Correspondent] Malacca, November 28. Information has been received by the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine hard Para in London yesterdav was -4/4*, no sellers. Plantation Para. 4 Bs, sellers. There was good competition.
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    SINGAPORE AND JOHORE RUBBER CO.
    241 5 PROPOSED SALE TO LONDON. I From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, November 28. A meeting of shareholders in the Singapore and Johore Rubber Co., Ltd., was held yesterday for the purpose of considering the sale of the company in London for £240.000 —£10.485 in cash and
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    69 5 'l'HlltO READING OF THREE BILLS. Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 28. At the meeting of the Legislative Council. Mi R. J. Wilkinson. Deputy Governor, the Estate Labourers Bill, the s «pply Bill, and the Societies Ordinance Amendment Bill passed the third reading. The Pensions Bill, which alters
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    Morocco Crisis.
    4257 5 Anglo-German Tension 6REAT SPEECH BY SIR B. GREY. REVIEW OF WHOLE SITUATION. DESIRE FOR BETTER RELATIONS. London, November 27. A unanimous and confident desire for better relations with Germany is the keynote of the newspaper articles heralding Sir Edward Grey’s momentous statement in the House of Commons. AU
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    SHARES.
    2263 7 ■3 z. -.-i i Num er of Issue Ĕ F i Capital bn sen cd shares Value 3 Dividends Name -5 g a 3* 2-2 I k o* 1907 .'l9OB 1909 1910 1911 MINING. 1003 «300.000 $300,000 30,000 $lO $lO 25 10 30 30 Belat Tin Mining Co 4
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    SHIPPING.
    106 7 “AMSTEL” BEER. Renowned for Excellence of Quality. Price per Case of 48 qts. $11.50. 98 pts. 14.25. Agents G. H. SLOT Co. PENANG. ALWAYS ASK FOR AND INSIST VPON HAVING The Imperial Dairy Co.*S “Imperial Brand'* Best Indian Butter. Highly appreciated for its unequalled Purity and Reliability by ‘ARMY,
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    MAILS.
    106 7 “AMSTEL” BEER. Renowned for Excellence of Quality. Price per Case of 48 qts. $11.50. 98 pts. 14.25. Agents G. H. SLOT Co. PENANG. ALWAYS ASK FOR AND INSIST VPON HAVING The Imperial Dairy Co.*S “Imperial Brand'* Best Indian Butter. Highly appreciated for its unequalled Purity and Reliability by ‘ARMY,
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    PRODUCE.
    106 7 “AMSTEL” BEER. Renowned for Excellence of Quality. Price per Case of 48 qts. $11.50. 98 pts. 14.25. Agents G. H. SLOT Co. PENANG. ALWAYS ASK FOR AND INSIST VPON HAVING The Imperial Dairy Co.*S “Imperial Brand'* Best Indian Butter. Highly appreciated for its unequalled Purity and Reliability by ‘ARMY,
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      210 7 “AMSTEL” BEER. Renowned for Excellence of Quality. Price per Case of 48 qts. $11.50. 98 pts. 14.25. Agents G. H. SLOT Co. PENANG. ALWAYS ASK FOR AND INSIST VPON HAVING The Imperial Dairy Co.*S “Imperial Brand'* Best Indian Butter. Highly appreciated for its unequalled Purity and Reliability by ‘ARMY, NAVY
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      186 7 A LUXURY lor critical men ol taste. Royal Household A Genuine Liqueur Whisky. II WE have it—it is good. HILTON Co., PENANG, AGENTS. LOST. SKYE TERRIER DOG («mall; Jong hair grey). Finder rewarded on returning to W. 8. GOLDIE, WMtlunds. 1154-28-11 Central Sales Room. SOLD BY PUBLIC |AUCTION, On Wednesday,
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      190 7 The Tides. Date H. W. L. W. H. W. LW. A.M. A.M. F.M. f.M. Nov. 28 4-10 10-23 4-37 10-50 „29 5-06 11 32 5-38 Nil. „30 6-12 12-40 6-49 LOT Dec. 1 7-26 1-43 8-01 2-2« 2 8-31 2-46 9-00 3-25 3 9-27 3-39 9-52 4-04 4 10-04 4-09
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      2521 8 p-o. soiling». Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. Jbm JvC British Mia Steam Navigation Co, MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. LIMITED. Tlk t HOMEWARD. FOR Intbndbd to Sail. Steamer /fIV OCCGR SICOIR Sillp Cfi Hfl II 7 nIZ Thur. 3Uth N<>v. at 4 p.m. Teesta 4 /Al fX Date. Steamer. 1 r j Singapore. Sat.
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