Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 July 1916

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 164 VOL. LXXIV. SATURDAY, 15th JULY, 1916. PRICE 40 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 523 1 WANTED- I D JRUB.BER to sell by auction or pri- n vately, or for shipment. n GOODS for forwarding to any g c part of the world. n INSURANCE risks against Fire. We specialize in the above. D Apply to—ALLEN DENNYS Co., g 9 6 Beach Street, Penang. u Established
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    • 65 1 lauuoaDcmauDOaoamiDaauteSao FOR $3O g 3 T7OU «m bare-the “Pinang 3 I Gazette posted eveqj day Q 3 for a whole year to your address. 2 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). g 3 Proportionate Quarteily and g 3 Balf-veark rates. e 3 Subscriptions are payable in adv&i c»* and remittance should g 3
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  • 276 2 MILNE—WEITZEL. A quiet but very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. George’s Church, Penang, this afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr. Alexander Brand Milne, Visiting Agent, Ipoh, F.M.S., second eon of Mr. Alexander Milne, and Mrs. Mary Gray Milne, lite of Ceylon, and Miss Gertrude Weitzel, eldest
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  • 380 2 Twenty one planters of Perak sat down to an excellent dinner on Tuesday evening at the Grand Hotel, the occasion being a small presentation to Mr A B Milne in view of bis approaching marriage Besides the guest of the evening there were present, Messrs
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  • 170 2 (Specially Translated.) A Berlin communique of the 13th reports bomb dropping on Harwich and Dover by German hydroplanes. Dr. Von Bethman Hollweg has announced that as he was received no reply to his notes from America anent the British blockade the Huns intend to put in a 3
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  • 1055 2 ENTRIES FOR THREE-DAYS’ MEETING. The following are the entries for the Penaug Turf Club’s Race Meeting on July 25th, 27th and 29th. FIRST DAY. Rack I.— The Opening Stakes. Value $5OO. A Selling Handicap for horses that have not won a race of the advertised value of $650
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  • 227 2 As the meeting approaches, the interest increases. The entries, which were hung on the board this morning before daylight, seemed to satisfy the large number of members who were present. The success or failure of the meeting is now, to a great extent, in the bands of
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  • 37 2 SINGAPORE PUBLIC MEETING. From Our Own Correspondent.'] Singapore, July 14. It is understood that a public meeting may be called after 4th August to consider the question of an Income Tax for the Colony.
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  • 641 2 PROGRESS OF THE TIN DREDGING PROPOSITIONS. The third annual general meeting of the shareholders of F.M.S. Timah, Ltd., was held on June 5, at the registered office, 7, Martin’s-lane, Cannon-street, E.C. Mr. John I. Philips (the Chairman) presiding The Chairman eaid: Gentlemen, it will only be necessary for
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  • 198 2 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., in their weekly report date Singapore, 12th inst says: A fair demand was experienced at to-day’s Auction when some 390 tons were catalogued for eale. Standard Crepe at $129 shows an increase of $6 on the week. Standard Sheet sold up to
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  • 454 2 RUBBERS ACTIVE. Messrs Kennedy <fc Co. report: Business during the week under review has been mainly confined to shares in the Local Rubbsr Group. The market opened very firm aud prices advanced sharply, but at the latter end of the week an easier tendency prevailed and quotations
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  • 253 2 PENANG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEA meeting of the General Committee appointed on Tuesday, in connection with the demonstration to be held in Penang on the 4th of August—the second anniversary of the declaration of war—took place in the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. In the absence of tha
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  • 833 2 The American steamer H, na chartered by firms in China and couri/ J to Lim Sao Hean and Co., general chant?, Rangoon, went aground 01 wh* sands beyond the spit light vessel a hours’ journey from Rangoon, and is still that position. The steamer was carr a number
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  • 19 2 1 Penang :—The E& O. Hotel, The Cr»g. Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements

  • 1039 3 TRIBUTE TO LORD KITCHENER. London, June 15tb.—Mr. Asquith, addressing a meeting of his constituents at Ladybank last night, alluded to Lord Kitchener’s boundless devotion in serving his country from the first day of the war until his death. The Prime Minister said “It is impossible to forget
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  • 295 3 INCREASED SAVINGS OF LABOURERS. Evidence of prosperity among the labouring chases in the Federated Malay States during the past year is given by the annual report of the Posts and Telegraphs Department. The value of postal orders, money orders and telegraphic money orders issued in 1915 amounted to
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  • 224 3 How HE MET HIS DEATH. A former resident in the F.M.S.. now at the front in France, writes to the “M.M.”:— Your readers may be interested to know the particulars of the death of Capt L Woodroffe, brother of Mr H C Woodroffe, of Messrs Hibbert, Woodroffe aud
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  • 146 3 Mr F J Shepherd, who is acting for Mr C Alma Baker as Organiser of the Malayan Air Squadron, writes I should be glad if you would puplish the fact that, although ‘The Womm of Malaya’ craft is fully subscribed, and the Straits Times Fund is complete, the
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  • 726 3 Sir William Taylor, writing on June Btb, stated The amount to the credit of the Hospital account with the Chartered Bank on the 31st March, is correctly given as £3,510 19s 7d. An outstanding cheque of £3O 12s 3d and a sum of £1 7s 4d due to
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    • 505 3 CERTIFIED MATERNITY NURSE (English) open to engagements. Apply Mrs. G. R. STEVENS, 1, Orchard Road, Singapore. 680— w s 29-7 WANTED POST as ASSISTANT MANAGER by young Englishman with Army service. Some previous experience in tapping and factory work. Apply No. 236, co/ Pinang Gazette. 718-18-7 WANTED. A QUALIFIED TEACHER
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    • 5 3 Used the World Over ...CARS
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    • 223 3 THE MEANING OF "NERVES.” Nerves are fibres running from the brain to all parts of the body, like the wires of a telephone exchange. Some of them give us the sense of touch and feeling others convey messages to the brain and the will to our muscles and enable us
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    • 284 3 A PERFECT GEM EVEDY COLUMBIA RECORD BETTY WALTZ London Revue Orchestra $1.75 TO-NIGHT’S THE NIGHT, WALTZ do A PERFECT DAY, WALTZ Court Symphony Orchestra... $1.75 MIGHTY LAK’ A ROSE, WALTZ Prince’s Grand Concert Band POET PEASANT Part 1 and 2 Milan Symphony Orchestra... $1.75 THE PROMISE OF LIFE Mdme. Clara
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  • 15 4 Park.—On July 12, at Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Park, a daughter.
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  • 82 4 Milne—Weitzel.—At Sr. George’s Church, Penang, on the 15th July, 1916. by the Rsv. E. N. Greenhow, Acting Colonial Chaplain, Alexander Brand Milne, Visiting Agent, F. M. States, second son of Mr. Alexander Milne and Mrs. Mary Gray Milne, late of Ceylon, and Gertrude Weitzil, eldest daughter if Mr. Harry
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  • 989 4 Among the surmises to which expression has been given as to the real reason for Germany’s desperate and persistant efforts, despite colossal losses, to capture Verdun, one of the most feasible seems to be that Berlin imagines France is more likely than any of the other Entente
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  • 1067 4 The British Army in France is making its presence felt. It was only awaiting the favourable opportunity, and when the time arrived the troops went for the marvellously well-organised system of defences of the enemy—which many months’ comparative inactivity had enabled them to strengthen and improve to
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  • 30 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $80.25 per picul business done. Tin is quoted in London to day at £169 spot, and £169 15s three months.
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  • 27 4 London, July 14.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/3| Smoked Sheet [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]
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  • 93 4 The following Orders are issued for the P. V. field operations to-morrow. B <fc C Companies and a half Coy of Police, with one Maxim, will parade at Ayer Etam Police Station at 6-45 a.m. and will be served with Red Bands. The remainder of the Corps, including
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  • 431 4 The homeward mail closes at 10 a.m. tomorrow registration till 6 p.m. to day. Tt.e B. I. packed Tara, with the mails from Europe, was expected to leave Negapatam yesterday, aud may be expec ed to arrive here on Tuesday 18th inst. The outward mad steamer Norp, connecting
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    • 147 4 I fR® 7, I ■%> igi AXr/fflk a 2 s H' L\ uj yp h 5 v. w v'U<:--l 2 5 X >< w3P w £1 > *J rf— Q (L BL s < SCOTCH WHISKY Jis Prepared for fixport. MW s. label. fi® 7, SPECIAL* VERY OLD. WHITE LABEL
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    • 189 4 “E. O.” GARAGE. MOTOR CARS ON HIRE. Tel. No. 322. .ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA SADLIEK KNIGHT Orchard Agents and Attorneys, LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. We plant and manage orchards for Absentee Clients, with graduated payments, and under Government Expert supervision, until it suits them to take personal possession this enables clients to invest
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous

  • 184 5 ENEMY’S SECOND LINE PIERCED. HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES. FRANCE’S FETE DAY. THE IRISH CONTROVERSY The British effort to break the German line between the Ancre (north of Thiepval) and the Somme is meeting with splendid success, the enemy’s second scheme of defence having been entered 011 a front of
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  • France and Belgium.
    • 743 5 Reuter Telegrams J BRITISH PRESSING FORWARD. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, July 14. General Haig reports reciprocal artillery activity throughout the day. As the result of sharp infantry fighting, we not merely maintained the pressure, but appreciably advanced our line st various points. We captured some German
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    • 67 5 GOVERNMENT VIEWS. London, July 13. Lord Lansdowne, in reply to Mr. Red mond, says he believes he represented the views of the Government. Mr. Redmond’s Reply. Mr. John Redmond, replying to Lord Lansdowne’s answer of yesterday, says the matter can or ly be cleared by the P ro^ nc
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    • 19 5 London, July 14. The famous English international Rugby player, R. Piliman, has died of wounds.
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    • 260 5 LLOYD GEORGE AND MUNITIONS. London, July 14 Mr. L'oyd George, presiding at a Conference at the War Office, attended by French, Russian, and Italian representatives, emphasised the considerable change in the fortunes of the Allies since the last Conference. He paid a tribute to the splendid
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    • 176 5 PRESIDENT AND BRITAIN. London, July 14. President Poincaire in a message to Britain, on the occasion of France’s Nation al Fete, says the French have unbounded admiration for the deeds of Britain’s glorious Navy, and the development of ih Empire’s mighty resources. France sends greetings to the
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    • 79 5 EXCHANGE OF MESSAGES. Paris, July 14. General Sir Douglas Haig, on the occasion of France’s National celebration, telegraphed to President Poincare that the British Army, fighting by the side of the brave French troops, expresses its admiration for the Fieuch Army and unshakeable confidence in
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    • 134 5 DETAILS OF THE SCHEME. New York, July 14. A statement issued by Messrs. Morgan and Messrs. Brown regarding the French Loan says an American Corporation will be formed, known as the American Foreign Securities Company, which will issue $95,000,000 for 3 years at 5 per cent.
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    • 21 5 London, July 14. An important conference is being held in London of representatives of the Allies regarding financial matters.
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  • Turkey and the Near East
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      57 5 THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE. Petrograd, July 14. The Turks were hurled back from heights east of Baiburt and are now retreating. Our offensive west of Mamakbatan is progressing successfully, a series of heights being occupied after a desperate night battle. An attempted Turkish offensive scuth-eist of Mamakhatun was r
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    • 670 5 Those who have followed recent events can feel no surprise that the Russian Armies should again be on the move, and that the Allies should refuse to submit to German dictation of the initiative any longer. As the military correspondent of “1 he Times points out, we and Russia
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    • 49 5 TEUTONIC ANXIETY. Bukharest, July 14. The Austrian? and Germans are most perturbed at the Aided < ffensive, and are endeavouring to discover Rumania’s intentions. The opinion is becoming stronger that the interests of Rumania demand speedy entry hito action, The Rumanian Press is optimistic as to the Allies’ prospects.
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  • General News.
    • 78 5 POSSIBLE SEPARATE AGREEMENT. London, July 14. The correspondent of the Morning Post at Petrograd says the departure of the Council of Ministers for the Imperial Headquarters is much commented on. There is a strong feeling in influential quarters that when Austria again is ues feelers for a
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    • 436 5 They do not sing the Chant < f Hate in Austria, nor do they decorate their letterpaper and other conspicuous possessions with the motto Gott Strafe England," according to one American who has been in Vienna and communicates his impressions to the Chicago Daily News."
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    • 64 5 KING CONSTANTINE’S CHATEAU. London, July 14. Reuter’s co-respondent at Athens state? that the f >rest of Tatoi hss been burning for several hours, and the flames have spread to the Royal Cha’eau, which, together wi’h adjoining barracks, was destroyed. Several deaths took place, including officers. The King
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    • 45 5 MINISTER’S DECLARATION. Hague, Jaly 14. The Dutch Chamber adopted a bill extending the Landsturm. The Minister for War said the more the idea of p°»ce wa? penetrating the belligerents the more careful mast the Dutch ba to defeat any attempts on their integrity.
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    • 24 5 London, Joly 13. The Labour members of the House of Commons gave a banquet to the Dominion visitors. Mr. Arthur Henderson presided.
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  • 47 5 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on July 7 ...$12,941.72 W B Wilson, June subn 50.00 ...112,991.72 To French Red Cross, Singapore, $l,OOO Balance on July 14 ...$11,991.72
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  • 904 5 Fifty-three free vaccinations were done by Mr Lim Tai Lee at the Lam Hua Hospital during the month of June. Capt. H. S. Shepard, of the Straits Steamship Coy.’s s.s. Malacca, has been transferred to Singapoie and leaves Penaog; next month. Tn the meantime he is staying
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  • 32 5 Obituary. MR. JAMES SANT. London, June 14. The death has occurred of Mr. James Sint c v. 0., and r.a until 1914, and Painter in-Ordinary to the late Queen Victoria, aged 96
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  • 1702 6 INTERVIEW WITH MR. H. D. GRIFFITHS. After an absence from the country of over three years Mr. H. D. Griffiths, the former General Manager of Tronoh Mines, is again in our midst on a brief visit. Since he was last with us Mr. Griffiths has been drawing on
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  • 80 6 July 15.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 p.m. July 15.—F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, Meeting, Kuala Lumpur. July 16.—P. V. Field Operations. July 17.—PL R.C. Shoot 4.30 p.m. July 19 and 20.—Penang Golf Club, Ladies’ Spoon Competition. July 21,—Penang Rural Board Meeting land Office, 3 p.m. July 25.—F.M.S Chamber of Mines—Visit to
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 958 6 BANKS. I SUN LIFE CHARIERLD BANK OF INDIA. OF AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. ADA licorporated la England by Royal Charter. I A\ LZ AA a !l Bw INCORPORATED 1866. fceßerv. Liability of Proprietors £I,2OQ»UW 38 bishopsoatb"london, b.O. ««He»» la force Dec. 31st. 1914 AaKHciK. and Br.hchm. Gold Currency $2lB millions. Amrita..
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    • 328 6 “Necessity w the Mother of Invention" TRADE MARK C COACULATEX O IRT A -T “A Boon and a Blessing to Planters vM A new discovery for Coagulating Rubber. Superior to Acetic Acid. U Cheaper than any recognised Coagulant. Guaranteed free *»f any vegetable matter. Fqually suitable for Sheet or Crepe
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  • INDIAN ITEMS.
    • 258 7 The following letter dated July 4, his been sent by the Secretary of the Rangoon Trades Association to the PostmasterGeneral, Burma, in connection with the losses in the mails of letters concerning cheques, money orders, etc I am directed by my committee to bring to your
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    • 246 7 Bangalore, June 21st.—Dr W F Smeetb, reporting on the electric melting of iron ore?, charcoal smelting and the production of pig iron and the electric production of steel from pig iron in Mysore, says there is considerable probability of being able to make charcoal pig iron
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    • 170 7 A Pre:-s communique says July 4th, being American Independence Day, His Honour Sir Harcourt Butler conveyed his compliments and felicitations by letter to Dr. H B Osborn the American Vice-Con-sul (in charge) at Rangoon, who replied thanking His Honour for his kind and thoughtful message. Mr Osborn, wishing
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    • 166 7 The Government report on the destruction of life, human and animal, by wild animals and snake bite in the Bombay Presidency in 1915, shows that the number of human victims is rising. Last year 46 persons lost their lives from wild aqimals against 18 in the
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    • 55 7 Calcutta July s.—Yesteday the Deputy commissioner of Police (Northern) Division refused bail to Dr Nripandra Nath Sin, and his two sons, three brothers, and a son-in-]aw who were arrested in connection with the assassination of Basanter Kumar Chatterjee. They will be sent up under sections 302 and 120
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    • 153 7 The following are further English performances taken from the “Sporting Chronicle Record 1915, of the three horses brought out for H. H. the Maharaja of Patiala L’Avenir, br. f. 3 years by Joe Chamberlain—St. Rosemarie. Ran third to Happy Fanny in a large field in the
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    • 67 7 Simla, June 28.—A searching enquiry is to be made into all the circumstancr s surrounding the cases of heat stroke which occurred on the troop train proceeding from K’amari to Peshawar, between the sth and 9th of June. A committee of enquiry will begin to take
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  • 502 7 H. N. F. writes to the M. M.”—The second annivesary of our entering into war is now nearly upon us and there is no doubt that upon the occasion our own and every community throughout the Empire wi 1 be called on to reiterate our determination that
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  • 104 7 S *3 o o ja Q.-J S' O OO E i o«J -e a u -T3 O .m -xj oo —8 o 2.2 .2 2 ao_a 2 J r January 12 I*Bs Ijg February 2 'JB j March 11 1068 15 Anril I 8 843 7
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  • 1335 7 JAPAN AND FOREIGN POLITICS. The situation in China still assumes an aspect of persistent uncertainty, and still more so the relations between Japan and that country yet in Japan there seems an increasing consensus of opinion that conditions are fast approaching a crisis that will oblige outside
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  • 140 7 The Siamese Customs Department gives the following Approximate Return showing the values of Imports and Exports during the month of June, 1916 Imports. Ticals 3% Goods 5,711,706 Wine, Beer and Spirits 191,852 Gold leaf 61,000 Bullion Coin 2,749 63,749 Opium 513,675 Total, Tea. 6,480,982 Exports. Ticals Rice
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  • 58 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 this evening:— 1. Selection La Vie Pour le Czar Clinka. 2. Gavotte Moderns Tours. 3. Reminiscences 0/ Donizetti Godfrey 4. Waltz The Maid oj the Mill Liddel. 5. Galop Wings
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  • 75 7 OUTPUT FOR JUNE. The following is an additional rubber output for J ane'>— Jendarata-' lbs. 47,870 In the action brought at Shanghai by Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews against J E Melchior, a Danish subject and an accountant, for libel, the court found that the defendant had tommitted
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  • 221 7 SUNDAY, JULY 16. CHURCH OF St. George’s Church.—The Fourth Sunday after Trinity; 8 a.m. Matins Hymn 260 8.30 a.m Holy Communion; 9.15a.m. Holy Communion, (Tamil) 5 p.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Hymn 178. Responses, Roberts, Psalm LXXXII, Turle, LXXXIII, Cooke, LXXXIV LXXXV, Hopkins, Magnificat and
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  • 127 7 Penang, July 15, 1916. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/4 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 27/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Re. 174 f 3 days’ sight Private 176} Bombay Demand Bank 1741 Moulmein Demand Bank 173} 3
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  • 78 7 MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Madras, taking mails ”1 Teesta 10 a.m. for Europe, etc., vid > Regtr. up to 6 p.m. Bombay J loth inst (Saturday) Monday. Singapore, China and Japan Kumsang 1-30 p.m CLEARANCES. To-day. Van Swoll for Langsa, T. Semawe Segli
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 83 7 Central Sales Room. TO BE SOLD By Pttßlic Auction, All the High Class Household Furniture, COMPRISING Drawing, Dining and Bedroom Suits, Bentwood and Rattan Furniture, Almirahs, Tables, Iron Bedsteads complete, Pictures, Crockery, Glassware and selected assortment of Palms, Ferns and Plants etc., etc. ALSO Upright Grand Piano and 1 Victoria,
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    • 318 7 JUST UNPACKED SEVERAL C.A.V. Electric Lighting Sets For Small and Big Cars. Brass or Nickel Plated. When you see the C. A. V. trade mark you know you are getting the sturdy reliable kind, especially designed for automobile lighting,. C. A. V. lamp bulbs are not intended for the drawing
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 2241 8 P. o.—B. I.—APGAR IN. Y. K. K. P. M. MAIL J»,MM»ilStonuhif Co. U. |HW B AND J Homeward (for Earope). Outward (for China and Japaa). (Royal Packet S. N. Company) Gw-pani..' atoamor. ar» Due Penang. Steamer. Connecting with Due Penang. Steamer. Connecting with Fob Imtbmpbq TO Saia. Ohina/and Japanovory week,
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