Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 March 1915

Total Pages: 8
1 8 Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 74 VOL. LXXIII. WEDNESDAY. 31st MARCH, 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS
    20 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 864 1 J IF YOU WANT -IO SHIP fl BUY on SELL 3 OR TO R J FORWARD GOODS U t Lj to ANY PART of m WORLD M ao To ALLEN DENNYS Co., 0 1 UNION STREW. Ui is MU" NV K g aDnnnnnmnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn| SUN LIFE GOSNELL’S 9 M 9
      864 words
    • 70 1 noon ao■ou a n n ncd c w ann ccm n ff g FOK 580 J can hare the Pinang o A Gw—tte" poetrd every de.? far a whoie y*»r co voar eddpww. tt c 3 (local suascßirviOM. san Pvoportiouate Quarterly end 7 Hatt-yearly rates. j f&hecriptkina are peysbh id
      70 words

  • 992 2 Bridge p’ayers in Penang will be interested to know that a useful book bearing the title Royal Auction Bridge” has been written by Mr. Edward Robertson. The author has, in the opinion of many people, made the mistake of including Nullos in the text instead of in
    992 words
  • 149 2 YESTERDAY’S MEETING. A meeting of the for the municipality oi Georgetown was held last evening, when there were present: Messrs. W. Peel (President), F. Duxbury, Quah Beng Kee, Yeoh Guan Seok, L. A. C. Biggs, (Secretary), L. M. Bell (Engineer). Bill were passed for $19,090. 32 on the
    149 words
  • 105 2 The following letter has been received in Singapore Naval Base, Lowestoft, February 23, 1915. Sir, —The Secretary of the Vegetable Products Committee informs me that 130 cases of canned pineapple, gifts to the fleet from the merchants of Singapore, are being sent to me from the
    105 words
  • 119 2 The band will play the following programme on the Esplanade this evening at 6 o’clock. 1. Fantasia Torquato Tasso ...Donizetti 2. Two Step Billy Possum ...Thurban 3. Waltz Phryne ...Sulueta 4. Polka JFAis ling ...Lowtou 5. March Adolphe ...Marks T o-Night’s Moonlight Recital. At a moonlight performan?e
    119 words
  • 163 2 There will be no issue of the Pinang Gazette” on Good Friday and Easter Monday, but it will be published as usual on Saturday. On Good Friday, the Chief Post Office and the Sub-Post Offices will be open all day. On Saturday, the 3rd, and Monday, the sth
    163 words
  • 98 2 LATEST DIVIDENDS. [P. G. Special Cable.] London, March 30. The Straits Rubber Co., Ltd., declares a dividend of 15 per cent., places £20,000 to reserve, and carries £11,270 forward. Klanang Produce Co., Ltd announces a dividend of 33 1/3 per cent. Selangor Rubber Co., Ltd, declares a
    98 words
  • 81 2 Messrs. Allen Dennys A Co. advise us that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender yesterday, 40,000 lbs, sold Diamond Smoked Sheet $l2l to $126 Plain 115 117 Unsmoked Sheet 110 116 Fine Pale Crepe 122 125 Medium Pale
    81 words
  • 68 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 31. At Singapore rubber auctions there were offered 155 tons, of which 101 tons were sold. There was a good demand, and close ompetition, and a strong demand for lower priced crepes. Fine ribbed Smoked Sheet $l3O Fine pale crepe 129
    68 words
  • 85 2 [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, March 30. At the annual meeting of Haytor Rubber Co,, Ltd., Mr. Hewan, who presided, said the profit was $33,374 and the dividend 7j per cent. The amount to be carried forwarc was $16,913. The estimated output was 100,000 lbs, but
    85 words
  • 43 2 '5 MEN CHARGED. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 30. The mutiny court martial trials were resumed to-day, when five men were charged. The first surrendered his ammunition to a loyal Subadar but later he absented himself from other loyalists.
    43 words
  • 85 2 PRODUCE PRICES. London, March 29. Rubber 2 s 4d. Ceylon coconut oils £46, £45-15s, £49. Coconut £39-3s. London, March 30. Copper £69. Gartsherrie £B3-6s. Linseeds £47-9s buyers, £53 6s value. Wheats, Guzerat 55/3, Ferozspore unquoted, Rosafe 60/3 buyers. Hemp £33-10s. Tin £175. Iron 67/4. Wheat stock 11,400,000.
    85 words
  • 145 2 THE ANNUAL MEETING. [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lu npur, March 30; At the Selangor Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, Mr. Clodd was elected Chairman, Mr. A. K. E Hampshire, Deputy Chairman, and Messrs. Nutt, J. A. Russell, Morris, Zacharias, and Betteridge the Committee. Mr. Weed,
    145 words
  • 185 2 “T.0.M.” CONCERT AT TaIPING. The concert in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund, which took place on Saturday in the Town Hall, Taiping, was well supported. Among those present were Hon. R. G. Watson. C.M.G., British Resident, and Mrs. Watson. So far as can be ascertained at
    “T.0.M.”  -  185 words
  • 132 2 “T.0.M.” Modern Rvbbek Factory. Some geatlsmeu interested in the rubber industry in the Kuala Kangsar District have just opened a modern rubber factory to trade under th? s:yle of the Kuala Kangsar Rubber Factory, Limited. The factory, which is situated just opposite the railway station at Kuala
    “T.0.M.”  -  132 words
  • 124 2 Every dollar spent in advertising is not only a seed dollar which produces a profit for the merchant, but is actually retained by him even after he has paid it to the publisher. Advertising c’eates a good will equal to the cost of the publicity. Advertising really costs
    124 words
  • 63 2 Four German prisoners were landed at Southend from transports, under escort, and married—three of them to London brides and one to a Clacton woman. They were in civilian dress. The brides wore gay-coloured dresses. After the ceremony the bridal party had breakfast together and then the
    63 words
  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 171 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette”] Sir. —As a fnquent visitor to Cinema Theatres, I Lei it is my duty to point out that of late there has been a deterioration in music, and it seems little or no attention has been pai! to the
      171 words
    • 122 2 [To the Edi’or of the Pinang Gazette Sir, —May I trouble to obtain throiigb your widely read journal the information as to where acknowledgments may be found for the proceeds of four entertainments given by the Ta’ping Surprise Amateur Dramatic Society in aid of Relief Funds. Firstly, a
      122 words
  • 162 2 AVI ARIS IS PROSECUTED. Chief Detective Inspector R. J. Kirke raided the bird shops in Chulia Street yesterday afternoon and arrested the owners for exp ising for sale djves during the close sea-on, contrary to section 6 (E) Ordinance XVII of 1904. The defendant 9, including a
    162 words
  • 90 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on March 29 $7,516.98 Amt. collected by Mr Qush Beng Kee Tong Yoon 10.00 Por Seng 10.00 Hongkong Bank collection box 8.00 Balance
    90 words
  • 77 2 HOLY WEEK AND EASTER. April I,—Maundy Thursday, 8 a.m. Holy Communion; 10.30 a.m. Matins; 6 p.m. Evensong and Address. April 2.—Good Friday, 9.30 a.m. Matins and Litany; 10 a.m. Story of the Cross, and Sermon 6 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. April 3.—Holy Saturday, 10 30 a,m. Matins.
    77 words
  • 75 2 I Cairo, Feb. 26.—During the recent visit I of the Sultan to the Law School the students intentionally absented themselves. Some of the demonstrators fabricated a a letter of invitation to a funeral with the object of justifying their absence. An inquiry into
    75 words
  • 805 2 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The report of the Directors to b? eufi. milted to the second annual general meeting of the Co., on 7th April is as follows: Your Directors have pleasure to submit herewith their report and statement of accounts for the year ended 3 'st December 1914. The
    805 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 76 2 Advertisers cannot make money on e ttansHCtion. Every person who r< plies io a>i advertisement must be gi- eu such attention and value that the one sale will pave the way to further ssleg. Busiin sses are built up upon fiieu* ship «nd trust twixt the buyer and seller, for
      76 words
    • 89 2 Sweet Sleep The restorer of strength, the renewer of life, the rich reward of weary humanity— IS IT YOURS Or do you turn and toss through wakeful hours, rising unrested and unfit for the duties of another day Little’s Oriental Balm rubbed into the throbbing temples, the burning forehead, brings
      89 words

  • 2442 3 END OF TURKISH INVASION. Cairo, February. 22.—The invasion of Egypt has fizzled out, of th it there can be litt'e doubt to-day. Pretty nearly the whole force, with which Djemal Pasha proposed to occupy Egypt and which had advanced into the heart of the Sinai, has been withdrawn
    2,442 words
  • 179 3 Penang, March 31. Beef cts. Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet *-6 Tongue 36 Mutton
    179 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 346 3 RUBBER PLANTER. A DUTCH PLANTER with fifteen yearb’ experience in Rubber and Tobacco in Sumatra (Deli) wishes good billet in the Straits or F.M.S. Good knowledge of Malay, Tamil and Javanese labour. Reply under No. 5, c/o Pinang Gazelle. 308-31-3 Experienced manager required for a healthy Rubber Estate (750 acres
      346 words
    • 459 3 Officially Tested Proved Reliable A 7ERY possibly no Infant Food has been so thoroughly tested by official authorities as Glaxo. Zf For over five years it has been persis- J| tently in use by various Corporations, in Schools for Mothers, and in Hospitals. jj At these institutions the infants fed
      459 words

  • 18 4 Maclean.—On March 27, at Lisvane, King’s Road, Singapore, the wife of J. M. Maclean, of a daughter.
    18 words
  • 680 4 The Germans have done many things since they crossed the Belgian frontier for which even they will yet blush, but it would be scarcely possible to imagine a more brutal business than that of the sub marine attack on the Elder Dempster liner Falaba off the Welsh coast
    680 words
  • 962 4 Under ordinary circumstances one might be disposed to look with some cynicism on the action of a deputation of nonteetotal employers urging upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer a policy designed to totally prohibit the sale of drink to their employees. The removal of all facilities
    962 words
  • 226 4 We understand that the annual general meeting of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association, to be held at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, at 11-30 on Saturday, will be made the occasion of the presentation to Mr. T. Boyd, the Chairman, of an address of farewell
    226 words
  • 586 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefine 1 tin in Penang was $83.60 per picul, business done, an increase of 85 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £172 10s. Spjt, and £169 three months. While competing in the R ?yal Hongkong Yacht Club cruiser chimpionship race in the
    586 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 364 4 g TRY I PERLIS GUANO i $l7 PER TON CASH EX PERLIS STEAMER AT PENANG. g Ready Delivery. Any Quantity, g E= APPLY TO BANKING TRADING CORPORATION g NAUDIN TEN CATE Co., Ltd., Penang. ■sx Owners the Straits Guano Co., Ltd.’s Concessions. The Extra Moonlight Dinner and Concert AS ANNOUNCED
      364 words
    • 12 4 THE CRAG HOTEL. Easter Holidays. BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW. Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors.
      12 words

  • 389 5 HEAVY DEATH-ROLL GERMANS LAUGH AT DROWNING PASSENGERS. LIVERPOOL STEAMER TORPEDOED: MANY MISSING. ALLIES’ PREPARATIONS FOR OFFENSIVE. On the Western front the period of comparative quiet continues, and the reason for it may be found in the summary of the official French review of the war telegraphed to day.
    389 words
  • France and Belgium.
    • 603 5 [Reuter’s Services], GERMANY’S SEVEN DEFEATS. PREPARATIONS FOR THE OFFENSIVE. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, March 30. Reuter has been publishing during the past week a series of French official reports on the war to the end of January. The tenth and concluding instalment of
      [Reuter’s Services],  -  603 words
    • 94 5 ARTILLERY ACTION IN CHAMPAGNE. Paris, March 30. A French evening communique says the enemy bombarded Nieuport. Au artillery action has occurred at Beausejour in Champagre. There has been much activity, chiefly bomb throwing, at Bagatelle, in the Argonne. The Calm Continues. Paris, March 30. A French communique ssys
      94 words
    • 39 5 London, March 30. Previously Missing now Killed—E C Wodehouse, C Higginbotham. Wounded—E Conran, E Bills, E Gore Browne, (London Regiment) a McGoun, H M Mansfield, S Tabob, P Townshend. Died of Wounds— H G Brooksbank.
      39 words
    • 290 5 DEPUTATION TO CHANCELLOR London, March 30. Mr. Lloyd George received a deputation of the Shipbuilding Employers’ Federation, who, after mentioning that none of them were teetotallers, urged the total closing of public houses and clubs in the areas where munitions were produced. They declared that
      290 words
    • 458 5 A correspondent whose son is in the Moscow branch of a Manchester firm received a letter from him which contains this interesting tribute to the benefit of Russia’s rigorous suppression of the sale of strong drink Whether there has been such a national expression of feeling atd upheaval
      458 words
  • Russian Campaign.
    • 69 5 GERMAN BATTALION WIPED OUT. Petrog-ad, March 30. A Russian communique says a German counter-offensive west of the Niemen was everywhere checked. A German battalion which cros-ed a frozen lake with the object of getting to the Russian rear was attacked with the bayonet and annihilated. Persistent Austrian
      69 words
    • 52 5 Petrograd, March 29; An official message says the Russian troops repulsed the Turks in the region of Artvin on the left bank of the Chorok. Artvin, is in Russian territory, a few miles from the frontier of Asia Minor, and near the south-eastern shore of the
      52 words
    • 32 5 London, March 29. Reuter says Germany recently put strong diplomatic pressure on Rumania to allow a German Army Corps to traverse Rumania to reach Turkey, but Rumania refused.
      32 words
  • Naval Operations.
    • 104 5 London, March 30. When the Great Eastern cargo steamer City of Brussels received the submarine s order to Heave to off the M«as Lightship, Captain Wyatt ignored the order and shouted Engine-room, push all you can, submarine ahead.” The submarine started to cross the bows
      104 words
    • 103 5 TWENTY-SIX MISSING. London, March 291 A German submarine sank the Liverpool steamer Aguila off Pembrokeshire. Twenty of the crew have been landed at Fishguard. About a score were drowned. 26 Missing. London, March 29. The Press Bureau confirms the torpedoing and sinking of the steamer Aguila. Three
      103 words
    • 776 5 OVER A HUNDRED LIVES LOST; London, March 29. The outward bound West African mail liner Falaba, 4,806 tons, with 140 passengers and a crew of 12J was torpedoed by a submarine off Milford Haven. A Lowestoft trawler rescued about 140 passengers and crew. The survivors relate
      776 words
    • 183 5 A thrilling story of a German aeroplane raid on England that failed disastrously was told on Feb. 27 by two German aviators who were landed by an English trawler at Lowestoft. The aviators set out on a two-seater military machine from Ostend and all went well until they
      183 words
    • 629 5 The feat of B. 11. in the Dardanelles is now an old story but the following account is most interesting as it throws light on what actually occurs on a submarine. It is supplied by Victor VVestall, serving on his Majesty’s ship Hindukoost with a submarine flotilla.
      629 words
    • 59 5 London, March 29. The Press Bureau announces that the Dutch steamer Amstel, from Rotterdam to Goole, was sunk by a German mine. An English trawler saved the crew. Amstel, steel screw steamer, 853 tons, belonging to P.A. van Es and Co., registered in Rotterdam, and built at
      59 words
    • 47 5 London, March 29. The new bombardment of the forts of the Bosphorus has aroused great enthusiasm in Ruslis. The newspapers say it proves Russia’s undisputed maste y of the Black Sea and the intimate and successful coordination of all the movements of the Allies.
      47 words
    • 247 5 Rome, February 25.—During the last three days Sir James Rennell Rodd, British Ambassador in Rome, has had daily conferences at the Consults with Baron Sonnino, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The utmost significance is attached to these conversations. The action of the combined Franco-British fleet against the Dardanelles has
      247 words
    • 162 5 M. VENIZELOS AND THE ENTENTE. Athens, March 30. M Venizelos had a triumphal reception on return from holiday, notwithstanding the efforts of the police to prevent cemonstrations. M. Venize’os protests against the Government suggestion that he agreed to surrender Kavalla to Bulgaria as the price of the
      162 words
    • 213 5 Undernoted is a list of British merchant steamers sunk by German submarines. Jan. 21. Durwa r d sunk off Holland. 31. Ben Orcadian sunk off Fleetwood. 31. Unda Blanche, sunk off Liverpool. Feb. 1. Kilcoan, sunk off Liverpool. 1. Tokomaru, sunk off Cape Antifer. 9. Oliole,
      213 words
  • 124 5 THE TIMES AND VICEROY. London, March 30. The Times in a leader strongly criticises the Viceroy’s (Lord Hardinge) condemnation of the action of the House of Lord», »nd says the whole hubbub arises because the Hou e of Lords exercised a certain veto which is specially
    124 words

  • 1003 6 PREPONDERANCE OF MEN THE FINAL FACTOR. ALLIES’ ADVANTAGE. The famous Russian military expert, Colonel Shumsky, has openly declared in the Russian Press that the present war will be over in s:x months, writes Lt.-Col. Roustam Bek in the Daily Express.” A man of great experience
    1,003 words
  • 251 6 London, February 27.—Two replays in the third round of the English Association Football Cup competition were the features of to-day’s football. One of these matches, that between Bradford City and Norwich City, was again drawn as, although extra time was allowed, neither of the teams was able
    251 words
  • 239 6 Captain Fred Hall, M P, speaking at a meeting of wives of soldiers and sailors in London, repeated a story told by an officer who is home on leave. His men were suffering from heavy artillery fire which could not be located, when one of
    239 words
  • 123 6 London, March 18.—French successes continue to be made all along the line. The offensive spirit shown by the French troops after a winter’s trench work is admirable. Spirited attacks have gained ground everywhere. Although the losses were heavy, especially at Vanquois, the Belgians are fighting like a
    123 words
  • 222 6 Lord Carmichael’s Tour. Birbhum, March 19th.—In the afternoon Lord and Lady Carmichael visited the garden fete organised by the Kumar of Hetampur. Artisans of all kinds were there, working in little booths, and their Excellencies purchased freely of the manufactures peculiar to the district. The brass decorated p'alas
    222 words
  • 149 6 Delhi, March B.—A Press communique states that preliminary estimates of yield of the wheat crops have been made in various provinces and on the area now reported the outturn may be taken at ten and a half million tons provided that normal weather conditions prevail until the
    149 words
  • 144 6 Calcutta, March 14.—Commissioner Booth Tucker visits Calcutta on the 19th instant to meet the Committee of the Indian Tea Association to discuss a scheme for the establishment of a Salvation Army Labour Settlement in Assam. The settlement is for the reclamation of criminal tribes whom the
    144 words
  • 174 6 H.E the Governor of the State of North Borneo, with the approval of the Court of Directors has been pleased to constitute (а) An Advisory Council for native affairs. (б) District Councils for native affair?. The Advisory Council for Native Affairs will be so styled and its
    174 words
  • 132 6 The Civil and Military Gazette has received a cable dated London 9th March which stages :—The Standard” states that the Army Council has decided to post two sergeants and two corporals from the front to each battalion of the first new army; The Daily Chronicle’s Lisbon correspondent
    132 words
  • 80 6 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Pin Seng, Brit., 378, Davidson, Mar. 30, Tavoy, gen., E. S. Co. Keemun, Brit., 5871, Collision, Mar. 30, Liverpool, gen., W.M. Co. Perak, Brit, 254, Spencer, Mar. 30, Malacca, gen., E. S. Co. WestwardHo, Brit., 2316, Smith, March 30, S’pore, gen., B. Co. Alma, Brit., 459, Bell,
    80 words
  • 50 6 To-day. Bangala for Negapatam, Madras and Durban. Keemun for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China Japan. Jin Ho for Asahan. Dunera for Rangoon, Calcutta and Durban. Trang for Trang. Padang for Batu Bahra. Hok Canton for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Pangkor for Dindings and Sitiawan. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping.
    50 words
  • 52 6 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Ngi Thye 7 a.m. Friday. Singapore, China and Japan Malta 10 a.m. Deli and Asahan Kalmoa 10 a.m. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Mauri- Nubia 8 p.m. tins, Egypt and >Reg. up to 6 p.m. Europe, Parcels 5
    52 words
  • 121 6 Penang, March 31, 1915. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank}. London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 5/16 3 Credit ...2/4 19/32 3 Documentary ...2/4f Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days' sight Private 177 Bombay Demand Bank 174| Moulmein Demand Bank 173| 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras
    121 words
  • 250 6 Penang, March 31, 1915. S. P. Tapioca 56.50 sales. M. P. Tapioca $7.00 sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $36.00 sellers Trang Pepper $25.00 sellers. Mace $llO nDm. Mace Pickings $66.00 sellers. Cloves $45 sellers.
    250 words
  • 23 6 Penang The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman. Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Ckylon Nuwara Ellya.
    23 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 681 6 Paralysed Child Helpless and Wasted. Left Hospital a Cripple, Bat made well by these Tablets. Mrs. Cooper, of Fenn Lanee, Fenny Drayton, near Nuneaton, says: Dr. Casseil’s Tablets have worked a wonderful cure in my little girl, Hilda. She was paralysed for three years, and now, after a course of
      681 words
    • 53 6 Glaxo is being largely used in the hospita's of England for building up our wounded. Nourishing, delicious, and easily prepared with water only, there is no finer food for invalids or infants than Glaxo. Babies grow fat on it. Free Sample tin obtainable from local agents— Cash Chemists Ltd., 52-54
      53 words
    • 590 6 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,005 Reserve Fund £1,800,0% Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200 000 Head Ornes: 38, BIBHOPSGATE, LONDON, B.Q Agencies an» Branches, Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Klang Seremban Canton Kobe
      590 words

  • 1054 7 EFFECT OF THE WAR. The annual Reneral meeting of the Se'angor Club was held on Saturday evening, the British R°sident, the Hon. Mr. E G. Brosdrick, President of the Club, occupying the chair. There was a good attendance. The Chairman proposed the adoption of the annual report and
    1,054 words
  • 406 7 Training for the Singapore race meeting began officially on Saturday, that being the fit st day the course has been opened. There was about the usual gathering of first nighters,” some dozen to a score attending to watch th*) work, .says the •‘S.F P.’* *This was
    406 words
  • 201 7 THE POSITION UP TO DATE. The tie between Leonard and Forrest in the Championship, played yesterday, was won by the former by B—6, 6—l, In the Profession Pairs on Monday Craigen and Mason beat Everest and Oliver by 10—8, B—6. There remain seven ties more to be
    201 words
  • 61 7 A special message to the Civil and Military Gazette”, dated London, the 17th March, states that it is believed in Petrograd that the activity of the Allies on the western front will compel the Germans to restore the troops taken for the Masurian Lakes operations. The Novoe
    61 words
  • 465 7 March 20.—Sixteen battleships attack Narrows forts in Dardanelles. French battleships Bouvet and British battleships Irresistible and Ocean sunk by mines in Dardanelles. Nearly 600 lost with Bjuvet. British 10-s=.s slight. Admiralty believes Karlsruhe sank off West Indies in November. British auxiliary cruiser Orama sinks German armed
    465 words
  • 164 7 A general meeting of the Djapoera (Indragiri) Rubber Company, Limited (in liquidation) was held on Monday at the registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore. Mr. Percy Gold, the liquidator, proposed that the report and accounts, showing the manner in which the winding up has
    164 words
  • 103 7 Wednesday, Mareh 31. Golf Club Meeting, 6-30 p.m. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Moonlight Band, Dato Kramat. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Electric Polyscope Co,, Argyle Road. Tkarsday, April I, Maundy Thursday. Friday, April 2. Public Holiday. Outward Mail Arrives 7 a.m. Homeward
    103 words
  • 7 7 June 4 and s.—lpoh Races.
    7 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 181 7 MAGNETO REPAIRS No need to send your Magneto Home for Remagnetising. We have secured the services of an expert for this work. If your Engine starts badly, fires irregularly or does not pull on hills, it is your magneto that requires attention. Send your Car to us. O.K. in 6
      181 words
    • 431 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. HOTEL NORMAN. Penang's Select Residential Hotel. WANTED. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. BUNGALOW with compound, electric lights. Rent $5O to $6O. XT e n N.B.— ln the of change of propp yx o. c/o inang azete. p r j e t Ol B hip, the Hotel will not be closed, but
      431 words
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 64 7 THE TIDES. Penakg—March, 1915. High Water. Low Water. Standard Standard rT Date Time. Ht Date Time. Ht h m f h h m ft. W 31 m 0 4 7.0 6 20a 0.4 0 30a 7 2 31 m 6 36 -0 6 6 56 a 0.0 M morning tide
      64 words
    • 270 7 As a led the shepherds of old, so surely will our spacial features lead you to The Electric Polyscope TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT A Grand Change of Programme BOXING! WAR!! DETECTIVE DRAMA!!! THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE CO., LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD, 2 Reels A Sporting Chance, 2 PartB A most interesting film produced
      270 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 1960 8 P. #9« intended sailings. Straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. Itej| Ocean Steam Navigation Co. I TISH INDIA intended to s.». Wireless Telegraphy fitted on all I Every Tuesday, at 5-30 p.m. Klang Steamers. r STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. Ere y m pm okina mutual steam nav. 00.. ltd. AU Cabins
      1,960 words