Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 November 1912
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1912-11-23 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 269 VOL. LXX. SATURDAY, 23rd NOVEMBER. ?9‘2. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1265 1912-11-23 1 tfBDD nEicm3 aanaanD,, IIM I For $3O VOU can have the Pinang Y Gazette posted every day 1 t.r s whole year to your address. g hOCAL SUBCR!PTION, $27.) g Proportionate Quarterly and o Half-y early rateS u, n fl Subscriptions are payable in 2 advance and remittances should obe1,265 words
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Article3204 1912-11-23 2 PIQUANT STORIES. REPLY TO SIR SIDNEY LEE. King Edward in his True Colours. By Edward Legge. With appreciations of Edward VII., by Corate d’ Haussonville (de 1’ Academie Francaise) and Armimus Vamb6ry (Professor of Oriental Language at Budapest University). (Eveleigh Nash. 16s. net.) It is,3,204 words
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Advertisement242 1912-11-23 2 TENTS" of all descriptions for all occasions If you are thinking of purchasing a Tent will you let us send you our Price List It is FREE for the asking. We have the largest and most varied selection of styles in India. All our Tents are made by us in242 words
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Advertisement136 1912-11-23 2 JOHN ROBERTS of London, Z' BILLIARD TABLE MAKER. ZZ M. SJLOAN, ZZ Penang Representative IF HOTEL NORMAN, PENANG. 4 zZ BILLIARD p TABLES >*z fitted witb all accessori ,s complete from 5850. A large X/ Btock Billiard accesBoriel always on hand. Estimates given for keeping Public and Private Tables in136 words
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Article907 1912-11-23 3 STRANGE INTRIGUE OF A DOCTOR. Mr. Robert Haworth Bradley, licensed victualler, of Cdlege-street, Rochdale, petitioned in the Divorce Division on Oct. 25, for dissolution of his matriage, and asked for damages, on the ground that his wife, Sarah Alice, and Dr. Walter Bartlett Chapman, the co-respondent, had907 words
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Article25 1912-11-23 3 Pbnang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag Hotel Norman, Runnymede Hotel and Hotel de Europe. Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.25 words
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Advertisement1688 1912-11-23 3 SITUATIONS VACANT. NOTICES. TENDERS. wanted. PENANG TURF CLUB. prye river dock. F° Ckrk“ g^“ ng elaF s h j"p“ NOTICE. TEHDERS F C llE with some knowledge of book-keeping. ENDERS will l»e received at the Apply by letter to 'l' H E Annual General Meeting of the Secretary’s Office, Penang,1,688 words
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Advertisement492 1912-11-23 3 BAD BREATH. THE TONGUE IS THE INDEX. Your breath is foul. You do not perceive it yourself. You are like a I fi: b 1 person who is always among the oils and Il r*"" Il II 11 varnishes—you get used to w’hat is to many people I I I492 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article94 1912-11-23 4 PROBABLE STARTERS. London, November 22. The following are the probable starters for the Manchester November Handicap, run on Saturday Marcolica (Robbins), Rathlea (F. Woot ton), Wolfe Zancf(lrigg) Bolide 11. (Jellis), Papavero (Clark), Election (W. Huxley), Fort (Wheatley), Dalmatian (Heckford), Lavolt (Whalley), Wagstaff (Foy), Columbus, (Winter) Major Symons94 words
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Article260 1912-11-23 4 A large number of the sporting community attended the training at the Race Course this morning. The heavy rains which fell during the week, have made the track very soft indeed. Lossie, Grafton King, and Satis, look well. They are being put through a nice course of useful260 words
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Article446 1912-11-23 4 A League Contest. The replay match in the Penang League between the Central Union Football Club and the Penang Free School took place yesterdav on the Esplanade when the former won by 6 goals to nil. The game was of a most scrappy nature, the attack being monopolised446 words
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Article146 1912-11-23 4 YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, November 23. The following are yesterday’s results at the Gymkhana Merchants’ Cap. 1 Maori Boy 2 Tagalie 3 Chrysalis Time: 2 min 4 secs. Won by two lengths. Tote <s3o. Miners’ Cup. 1 Gang Robber 2 Lorelly 3 Suffragette Time min.146 words
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Article230 1912-11-23 4 The following is the official comparative statement of prices of Sumatra and Borneo tobacco sold during the years 19)1 and 1912 (crops 1911 and 1910), The average price obtained is, with the exception of 1906, the highest in the history of the trade. The large crop was230 words
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Advertisement425 1912-11-23 4 AMUSEMENTS. TO-NICHT! TO-NIGHT!! SATURDAY NIGHT. The Straits Cinema Co. PENANG ROAD. ’’TEMPORA MUTANTUR EF NOS MUTAMUR IN ILLIS.’ The War In the Balkans!! is the main future of No. 117. The Warwick Bioscope Chronicle. Mobilization and Departure of The Turkish Army. Other Speciality Features: A.B. The Spanish Gipsy, 2,000 ft.425 words
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Advertisement202 1912-11-23 4 King Edward Memorial Fund. TENDERS. 1. Tenders are invited by the Committee of the above for the erection of Hospital Buildings on site in Macalister Road opposite Madras Lane, comprising the following works for which separate tenders will be received. (a). Erection of Hospital Buildings, Kitchens, servants’ quarters, covered ways,202 words
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Advertisement371 1912-11-23 4 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS Pasir Panjang, Singapore. 2 Grand Prix Medal Brussels 1910. Soerabeia 1911 3. I Ist Class Rickshaw and Carriage Tyres ASK FOR FREE PRICE LISTS. Lubricating Oils TRADE MARK OF EXCELLENCE. Orease. Over 40 different grades of Moesiline Lubricants are manufactured, suitable for every cla s of Machinery.371 words
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PLANTING and MINING.
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Article1525 1912-11-23 5 —Financier. LARGE INCREASE IN THE CURRENT YEAR’S ESTIMATES. The fourth annual ordinary genera] meeting of the United Sumatra Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on October 28 1 at the Cannon Street Hotel, E. C. Mr. Keith Fraser Arbuthnot (Chairman) presid- ing. i The representative of the—Financier. - 1,525 words
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Article182 1912-11-23 5 At the end of the present year, the Financial Times remarks the further testimony of a somewhat remarkable character is to hand in the figures issued by the Ministry of Agriculture for Brazil. For the past year—to June —rubber exports to Great Britain from Brazil increased by182 words
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Article803 1912-11-23 5 DIRECTOR’S REPORT. The report for the period from the 9th May, 1911 (the date of the incorporation of the Company), to 30th June, 1912. To be presented at the first Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders, to be held at the Chartered Accountants’ Institute, Moorgate Place,803 words
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Advertisement654 1912-11-23 5 THE girl of to-day AND! HER FUTURE. Many young girls around 4 us owe the splendid health I fiQ they enjoy to the thought fol care of their mothers who have given them, through the most important jjj t me t^ie age °f dev«i<>p'vlf* ment, real help in the '1654 words
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Advertisement119 1912-11-23 5 It Cures Back-Ache. All external aches and pains can be cured by the application of that wonderful remedy known as Little's Oriental Balm. For back-ache it has no equal. Weil rubbed in> it eases the pain—brings almost instant relief. A few applications are usually enough to effect a complete cure.119 words
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Advertisement153 1912-11-23 5 The Ceylon Manure worhs, A. BAUR, PENANG BRANCH. Penang, Ist November, 1912, PLANTERS are hereby informed that a Branch has been opened in Penang and that all Correspondence should be directed in future to THE CEYLON MANURE WORKS, A. BAUR, Penang. Office: f.M.S. Railway Building, NO. 1, Telegrams: Fertilizer Penang.153 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous19 1912-11-23 5 The Moon. O Full Moon Nov. 24 Last Quarter Dec. 1 O New Moon 9 First Quarter M 1719 words
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Article1105 1912-11-23 6 From the absence of Parliamentary news we may assume that the Home Rule Bill debates, after the exciting scenes connected with the defeat of the Government and the over-riding of all precedents by the Premier in order to negative the adverse vote, pursued the expected course—the1,105 words
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Article467 1912-11-23 6 (From Our Own Corresponaent). Medan, November 22. Sabang continues to improve her coaling record. 46 vessels called in during the fortnight ending the 12th November bunkering no fewer that 10,874 tons. An affray which ended iin murder broke out on the s.s. Kangean at Semarang Harbour between the467 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article226 1912-11-23 6 [To the Editor of the “Finang Gazette."'} Sir, In view of the proposed suppression of all gambling in the F.M.S. from the Ist of January 1913, can any of your readers give me some idea of what will become of the many professional gamblers who226 words
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Article135 1912-11-23 6 —Reuter, London, November 23 The following Naval appointment gazetted. H aments arQ Vice Admiral Sir George Le C E Naval C .mmander-in-Chief at. Plyj’’?' Captain Thomas Jackson, Chief f vu Staff. of W ar Vice Admiral Sir Arthur Faronh Commander of Coast Guards and R.Xp Rear Admiral Sir—Reuter, - 135 words
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Article99 1912-11-23 6 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, November 23. A fire occurred in Serangoon Road last night caused by some Javanese gardeners burning planks. The flames spread to a Chinese bungalow, the inmates of which fled leaving behind a paralytic Chinese woman, who was fortunately saved by a Dutchman99 words
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Article82 1912-11-23 6 (From Our Own Coriespondent.) Singapore, November 23. The Malaka Pinda Rubber Estate’s report shows a profit of $58,935. A dividend of 10 per cent, is to be declared and $15,000 placed to the Reserve Fund, whilst $5,527 will be carried forward. The estate is clear of weedsand82 words
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Article69 1912-11-23 6 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, November 23. The report of the Djapoera Indragiri Rubber Estates, states that of the whole area of 5,750 acres, 2,027 acres have been planted with 268,355 trees The whole estate is clean of weeds 14,003 trees art in tapping and give an69 words
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Article30 1912-11-23 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 23. The Singapore Chess Club committee has decided to institute a Singapore Ches/ Championship which will be ope.ied players of all nationalities.30 words
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Article22 1912-11-23 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, November -3. Copra Bali is quoted hen at Pontianak $lO 70 and Best ll oO-22 words
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Article75 1912-11-23 6 -Reuter WHAT CANADA IS DOING. Ottawa, November 22. H. R. H. the Duke of Con “j U^ t co n I the speech from the 1 J 1 con ditions ference in London < ise osl en the rendering it imperative >’ Naval forces of the E ™P-Reuter - 75 words
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Article65 1912-11-23 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefi,H u8 ino« .013.70 per P l. st x3i6 done. Tin in London J t 9 15s. spot and £226 15s. |mj| repo rt The following is Tradi e Co-to-daySingapore: Str»• Tiwilll g Ltd.,-$114; Pe "““*i. n Smelting Co., Co., Ltd., I'll E Eee65 words
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Advertisement340 1912-11-23 6 Coughs, I Bronchitis, I I Asthma. I I jiss sssßSrasos H coughs bronchitis, asthma, and all inflammatory and catarrhal U affections of throat and chest. It not only heals and strengthens the II lungs, but it keeps the digestive organs in a healthy condition and ■U exerts a most invigorating340 words
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Advertisement75 1912-11-23 6 TO-DAYS CONTENTS. Page 2.— King Edward and the Kaiser. Page S.—A Patient’s Wife. Page 4- —Sporting News. Page s.— Planting and Mining. Page 6.— Editorial The Problem of Ireland; Medan Notes Telegrams and Church Services, etc. Page 7.— Telegrams. 1 Page B.— Custom-Houses Without Protection and The Week’s Events. Page75 words
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Article151 1912-11-23 7 latest dividends. FORWARD SALES. p,G. Special Cable, London, November 23. The following interim dividends are announced Straits Rubber Co. Ltd., 15 per cent. Vallambrosa Rubber Co., 37J per cent. Bukit Kajang Rubber Estates have declared a final dividend of 7| per cent. The following forward sales are151 words
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Article31 1912-11-23 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 23. At an auction sale held in Malacca the following prices were realised Ist Sheet $215 2nd sheet 208 Scrap 181 Bark 17231 words
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Article234 1912-11-23 7 TO-DAY’S CHANGES. The following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our share list, on page 9 to-day Yesterday. To-day. X ac x BHABEB. S 3 3 M a? 80 ao Mining, Kinta 13f 15| 14 15| Pahang C. 10/9 U/9 10/6 Raub G01d... 2| 3.10234 words
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THE WAR.
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Article551 1912-11-23 7 D.O.L. A FIGHT AT SEA. London, November 22. Cor respondents at Chatalja declare that excessive optimism has followed excessive gloom. The Turks’ bands are playing for the first time since Luleburgas They are astounded at the Bulgarian withdrawal from positions they had captured as the Turks hadD.O.L. - 551 words
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Article105 1912-11-23 7 Of the forts at Adrianople, according to French information, seventeeen are of modern type, linked by light railway and armed with more than 500 guns Shortly before the war began numerous heavy guns from the Dardenelles’ forts are believed to have been transferred to them. The garrison is105 words
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Article277 1912-11-23 7 —A ew York Herald. Few things in recent years, not even the collapse of the Russians in the Russ Japauei-e War, have surpiised military experts of ail countries so much as the defeat of the lurks al Kirk Kilisse. That the Bulgarian army would prove itself do—A ew York Herald. - 277 words
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230 1912-11-23 7 Cettinje, Oct. 24.—Traits of knightly bravery, traditional in Montenegro, are not wanting in the struggle near Scutari, and on tiie Ottoman side there is no lack of dashing courage. In the Rjeka hospital I have seen a young Turkish officer with his230 words
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Article149 1912-11-23 7 Vienna, October 3.—There is no longer any mysteiy concerning the identity of the special correspondent of the Beichspost with tiie Bulgarian army, whose brilliant despatches are. by the courtesy of the editor of the Reichspost, now being published dailv by The Daily Mail, simultaneously with their appearance in149 words
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Article107 1912-11-23 7 —Rauter. Constantinople, Oct. 30. —The Cabinet has been formed as follows :—Kiamil Pasha, Grand Vizir Arif Hikrn-t Pasha, Minister of Justice and ad interim President of the Council of State; Reshid Bay, Vali of Aidin, Minister of the Interior Salih Pasha (Minister of Public Works in the—Rauter. - 107 words
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Article96 1912-11-23 7 Indecision in the higher comman is is fatal in war. Nothing discourages troops m re than marching and countermarching with no apparent object in view. The movements of MacMahon’s army in 1870 are an object lesson. That the Turks have not learnt this lesson is mada96 words
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Article373 1912-11-23 7 LOCAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS. Among Tin shares, Ayer Wengi have again made $l. 80 Kintas are wanted at $14.50 but Kramat Pulais are on offer ats7 and could probably be obtained slightly under this figure. Malayan Tin Dredging show a further advance having been placed up to373 words
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Article490 1912-11-23 7 DEDICATION CEREMONY POSTPONED. DESCRIPTION OF THE EDIFICE. As is announced elsewhere, the dedication of the Fitzgerald Memorial Church which was arranged to be performed tomorrow by Bishop W. P. Eveland, of the Phillipine Islands, has been postponed owing to the late arrival of the Bishop’s steamer, until490 words
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Advertisement534 1912-11-23 7 FITZfiERALP MEMORIAL CHURCH, (Jf. E. Mission, Penang), Owing to the delayed arrival of BISHOP W. P. EVELAND, The Dedication Service announced for to-morrow has been POSTPONED Till TUESDAY next, the 26th inst., at 5 p.m. for sale. Central Sales Room. POLO PONY Lady Bird b. a. m. 14-2, 8 years,534 words
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766 1912-11-23 8 —Malay Daily Chronicle. There is some justification for the objection to the erection of any structure with the appearance of a Custom House in the Colony of the Straits Settlements, raised by one of the speakers at the last meeting of the Legislative Council. The introduction of—Malay Daily Chronicle. - 766 words
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Article227 1912-11-23 8 Saturday, November 23. Ipoh Gymkhana Club, Race Meeeting. P.L.R.C. M At Home Rifle Range, 3.45 p.m. Manchester November Handicap. Baud, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Matsuo’s Cinematograph, Penang Road. Suaday, November 24. 25th Sunday after Trinity. Volunteer Class227 words
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Advertisement682 1912-11-23 8 < TO MAKE THE BEST t 4 OF A BAD TIME F 4g way oat as soon as possible. When you find yourself' o Ut g o f JI as a result of disordered digestion, send for a box of F PILLS, if you dont happen to have them in682 words
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Miscellaneous56 1912-11-23 8 The Tides. Date fl. W. L. W. H. W. L. W A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. Nov. 23 11-20 5-43 11-38 5-34 „24 11-59 616 Nil. 6-29 „25 12-08 6-50 12-40 6-59 „26 12-47 7-23 1-12 7-29 „27 1-29 806 205 8-09 „28 2-26 -51 2-51 8-59 „29 2-45 9-18 34756 words
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Article2026 1912-11-23 9 c k Number of Issue i < Capital. Subscribed. shareß# Vlklne 2 Dividends. Name 5 S J (2 I p 5 s* JZ t I M m or 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 MINING. -,019 1100 000 $60,000 60,000 $1 1 w <», o* ;«i3 ’3OO-'OOO 300.000 30,000 102,026 words
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Article776 1912-11-23 9 ARRIVALS. Bencluch, Brit., 2679, McMillan, Nov. 23, London, gen., Sandilands B. Co. Ellora, Brit., 2567, Bowman, Nov. 23, S’pore, gen., H. Liebert Co. Ischia, Ital., 2480, Belsito, Nov. 23, Bombay, gen., Behn Meyer Co. Van Outhoorn, Dut., 953.6, Claasen, Nov. 23, Padang, gen., H. Liebert Co. Zaida, Brit., 1301,776 words
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Article188 1912-11-23 9 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Church of England. St. George’s Church.—Matins, (choral) 8 a.m.; Holy Communion, (Plain), 8.30 a.m.; Matins, (Chinese/, 10 a.m; Sunday School, 5 p.m.; Evensong and Sermon, 6 p.m. S.P.G. Mission. St. Mark’s Church, Butterworth.— Evensong and Sermon, 5.30 p.m. Bukit Tengah.—Matins and Address, 9.30a.m,| Evensong, 5.0188 words
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Advertisement184 1912-11-23 9 The National Mutual Life Association OF AUSTRALASIA. LIMITED. ESTABLISHED 1869. THE FIRST LIFE OFFICE IN THE WORLD TO APPLY THE NONFORFEITURE PRINCIPLE TO POLICIES A Mutual Office No Shareholders Annual Income £1,200.000- Funds £6.700.000* Claims Paid £5.668.711. RATES OF PREMIUMS FOR £l.OOO ASSURANCE WITH PROFITS Age nearest Payable at Yearly-p-emium.184 words
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Article916 1912-11-23 10 The sea-borne trade of India continues to show remarkable progress. During August the imports of merchandise rose to Rs. 12.04,77,665 as compared with Rs, 11,93,20,837 in the same month last year. A similar growth is shown in the exports, the figures for August being Rs 17,62,***** as against916 words
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Advertisement1211 1912-11-23 10 KI VT |Z BANKS. 4 A fl CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. Jaiun Mail Steamship Co. U. austmaliaand china. H w Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Zj 4HA Reserve Fund £1,650,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 7 Head Office X /I X 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C. X/" J Agencies1,211 words
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Advertisement362 1912-11-23 10 THE KOALA LUMPUR ENGINEERING WORKS, LTD. KUALA LUMPUR, KLANG TAIPING. Contractors for all kinds of Steel Constructional Work, Mining Plants, Aerial Ropeways, Rubber Factories, etc., etc. BRIDOES DIESEL RUBBER SPECIAL TOOLS have now been in- C"IUOINCC MACHINES stalled to cut rub- I tllwlliQO ber machine rolls ECONOMY of the to362 words
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Article472 1912-11-23 11 TRAGEDY OF OLD AGE. A friend who knows the Emperor of Austria as well as a young philosopher can ever know an old King gave me this account of him writes Mr, Filson Young on the PaU Mall Gazette “He is so old, and knows so472 words
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Article216 1912-11-23 11 Government Introduces the Steam Plough. A Press note issued by the Bombay Government states: “For some time past the Agricultural Department has been investigating into the question of introducing mechanical traction for ploughing and other operations of cultivation. The question is becoming more and more important owing216 words
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Advertisement629 1912-11-23 11 A Lady Housekeeper f“i 'jMTM Sf 1 vWdm I "Z/s g»aa I' 'V TWfr?*- ——gsgjgZJZ-. > ™l f ii ’I Wl 1 lit', I 1 ™ul. te; h >fl 1 "i'S Nervous Exhaustion, Neuralgia, Sleeplessness— The fact that Mrs. Taylor did not give up her work, and did not go629 words
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Advertisement65 1912-11-23 11 R.M.S. DUNOTTAR CASTLE. The R. M. S. “DUNOTTAR CASTLE 5,687 tons is due here from Singapore on the 14th of January and will be despatched the same day for Europe ria the following ports :—Rangoon, Calcutta, Madras, Colombo, Bombay, Suez, Port Said, Messina and Marseilles in order as named. For65 words
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Advertisement283 1912-11-23 11 Lemons W full of Juice and «M. Squash. Its Taste is Delicious, 1 and its Purity is I Guaranteed. nl /I W IlfiSl 111///I 1b wk It I Ji '!a F/fi J Quenches Thirst, 111' I ft lS'7'7 J I Cools the Blood. I I 111 i \v < I283 words
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Advertisement2616 1912-11-23 12 p. intended s»iii nss jiorddevtscher Lloyd. Bremen. Steam navigation to. sto Cq p JXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. < LIMITED. MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. OCCGII St£fll|| Stljß (Q |[j 1912 Fob Intended to Sail. Steamer. ND Dee. 12 Delta connecting with Mooltan. SineaDOre. S st P CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV CO ITa2,616 words
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