Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 March 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-03-10 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 58 VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 10th MARCH. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement925 1917-03-10 1 WANTED D n n RUBBER consignments 5 n for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- D vances made. 0 o rpers FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. D BOOBS “for forwarding to any s part of the world. C UIRE INSURANCE business. g ALLEN DENNYS Co., D g St. and925 words
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Advertisement73 1917-03-10 1 □□aauo TXTHEN YOU ARE AWAY S VV on leave you want to keep in touch with Malayan affairs, g Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can da in no better way than by subscrib- ing to the Weekly Edition of th® n Pinang Gazette,” published jjj every Friday. Yearly73 words
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Article1270 1917-03-10 2 AN EXCEEDINGLY PROSPEROUS YEAR. The 101st annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on February 24. Mr W. L. Pattenden, who presided over a large attendance, reviewed the finances of the year s working,1,270 words
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Article124 1917-03-10 2 CHANGES IN PROGRAMME. Event No. 19 to be shot on Sunday morning at 7 a.m shooting at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards is cancd’ed, and a sighter aud 10 counting shots eoch at 300 and 600 yaids substituted. The P. V. Champion ship and Special Prize are cancelled,124 words
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Article261 1917-03-10 2 The preliminary inquiry in’o ths charge of driving a motor car in a rash aud negligent tnannsr and causing the death of Mrs Rod'igues, which has been brought against Rawi bln Imbai g a Boyanese, wis further pro eedei with in the third police c >urt261 words
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Article419 1917-03-10 2 Commander’s Heroic Self-Sacrifice. The loss of the Laarentic has followed close on one of the saddest tragedies of the war, the only news of which hitherto published has been in a brief Admiralty casualty Ist in December, where it figured thus —Accidentally killed Commander John Matbias,419 words
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Article227 1917-03-10 2 Farther instances of the generosity of our Dutch friends in the Far East are contained in the l»te:t lists of subscriptions to the British Red Cross Fund. A gift cf £1,500 has been received through the well-known firm of Messij. Maclaine and Co, <f Fenchurch-street,227 words
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Article159 1917-03-10 2 Indian Daily Newr” Theoietically every man of military age who can find time to frequent a race-course or a picture show should ba able to find time to put in a bib of drill. There has been a pretty general.belief, however, justified to some extent that there is a,—“ Indian Daily Newr” - 159 words
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Article106 1917-03-10 2 Mr C J Saunders, Registrar of Companies, in the first magistrate’s court Singapore summoned Messrs Powell and Company Ltd, and a number of Chinese Insurance companies for failing to have the name of their company and country in wh ch the company was incorporated, mentioned in legible English106 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement257 1917-03-10 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mr. Mrs W. B. Wilton. P. P. C. WANTED. Two furnished or unfurnished rooms from May Ist Northam Road or district preferred. State Terms, Apply Box No. 63, c/o Binang Gazette. ESTATE CLERK. WANTED for Sitiawan District experienced clerk. Must be good typist and book-keeper and had previous257 words
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Advertisement405 1917-03-10 2 The Wishing Cap. If you had the prospect of a settled income of five thousand pounds a year, you would, doubtless, be prepared to swear that you could be extremely happy. It is tantalising, is’nt it, that more of us cannot at least try the experiment for a year. But405 words
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Advertisement123 1917-03-10 2 ■nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanni n n H THE BEST a s g Yardley’s Eau-de-Cologne, j There is no Eau-de-Cologne to compare with Yardleys for C Q Delicacy and rich, Aromatic fragrance. U Q So varied is its usefulness—delightful as a perfume, cha-mingin Q the handbasin or bath, so refreshing and invigorating when wea123 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous210 1917-03-10 2 pMPIRE THEATRp I Business Manager: THOMAS SHAFTO. Penang's Popular Play-House SHOWING ONLY THE PICK OF THE BEST ’Phone 628 and Book Your Seats for To-night! GRAND DOUBLE PROGRAMME. To-night 1 Dr. Richard Rowe Magician Hypnotist, Electrical Wizard. Lightning Exchanges. Humorous, Exciting and Sensational Greeted with Roars of Laughter. ALSO MORA210 words
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Article360 1917-03-10 3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the members of the Penang Library was held in the Library yesterday evening. Those present were Mr W Peel, (Acting Resident Councillor, who presided and Messrs L M Bell, R H Pinhorn, O V Thomas, Rev D J Ross, N360 words
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Article246 1917-03-10 3 THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. At the annual general meeting of the congregation of Sr. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Donald J. Ross, M A., presiding, the report of the Board of Managers and the accounts for the year ending December 31st, 1916, were adopted, on the246 words
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Article154 1917-03-10 3 In a single sheet issue dated Thursday, the Malay Mail says —For the third time in fifteen years Kuala Lumpur was the scene of serious floods early this morning, and a large area of the town was under water. The Malay Mail offices were among those154 words
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41 1917-03-10 3 A message has been received at divisional headquarters, India, and circulated to all volunteer corps in Burma that no more men are to be enlisted. The order, it is understood, refers to the whole of India.41 words
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Article841 1917-03-10 3 DETERRENT EFFECT OF ARMING MERCHANTMEN. London, February 23.—The arming of merchantmen seems already to have bad a deterrent effect, as British vessels selected for sinking are mostly small ones which are without guns. It is reported from Holland that two American test vessels were to be escorted safely841 words
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Article406 1917-03-10 3 A BICYCLE STORY. An interesting tale of the loss of a bicycle and its subsequent recovery resulting in the conviction of a Chinese was told in the Third Court, before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, yesterday afternoon. There were originally two accused in the case—Goh Ho Beow who was406 words
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Article195 1917-03-10 3 The Directors of this company in submitting the seventeenth half-yearly Balance Sheet, showing a nett profit of Ticals 324 381,83 including the balance of Ticals 33.706.99 from the proceeding half-year, state it is proposed to utilize Ticals 67.417.99 as ordinary depreciation, being 6 2/3% per195 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1025 1917-03-10 3 engineer requires situation. Maternity Nurse THOROUGH knowledge of dredge build- rSDANJT jug and dredging, 6 years charge of HISS ITL. UKAfN 1 repairing workshops. Fair knowledge of 4/5, Qfato Kratnat Road. bO ring and surveying. Willing to go anywhere. Good testimonials. tu 8 10-3 Box 38, c/o Pinang Gazette. 3101,025 words
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Advertisement20 1917-03-10 3 RUBBER STAMPS. PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps.20 words
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Advertisement442 1917-03-10 3 1 tiP'yimiiiiiiiiiiiii 11 II I ■llllllllllllll i inn II mi ii I Mil fll I' 11 1 Jww® 11 v, w I 11 aMBIWM bi See how strong and sturdy this baby is —how she is bearing the whole weight of her body on her arms, how solid are her442 words
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Article18 1917-03-10 4 Sayer-Druce.—Jan. 10, at Wimbledon, Geoffrey R. Sayer, Hongkong Civil Service and Rifle Brigade, to Winifred Lily Druce.18 words
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Article1173 1917-03-10 4 The arrival of General Maude’s advanced forces within fourteen miles of the outskirts of Baghdad indicates that the British commander on the Tigris has allowed the defeated Turkish forces little respite since the recent events in the region of Kut-el Amara and farther up the Tigiis. The enemy’s1,173 words
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Article1707 1917-03-10 4 We have received from the publishers, a copy of Britons v. GerGerman Trade mans in China,” by Mr. Methods in Dennis K. Moss, of Hongont ong. The book, which has been referred to in this column is, to quote the author, “an attempt to contrast fairly the1,707 words
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Article13 1917-03-10 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin Penang was $95.25 per picul, buyers.13 words
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Article30 1917-03-10 4 The February output of Tongkah C pound (N. L was 35 tons. About 20 British rubber given generous gifts that J ota H the Church Army’s Recreation H30 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement178 1917-03-10 4 gSM PURITY, I BPM MELLOWNESS and RARE FLAVOUR i are the distinguishing KHE features WHISKY B^Ude^aasgo* 4l Proprietors S fillers from pure nal'** BULLOCH LADE Co., GLASGOW. Sole Jig ent i>: GOLD LABEL CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., PENANG. i WA W Antiseptic I\ j_ ll ft 15 V BAS Throat P(lStlllCS178 words
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Advertisement37 1917-03-10 4 “E. &0.” GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE. $4 AN HOUR. ROUND THE ISLAND $2O. Telephone No. 322. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. JJ Printing Works Manager and J Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 221 ♦■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a37 words
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Miscellaneous51 1917-03-10 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day. 0.56 a m. 7.17 a m. 1 20 p.m. 7.30 p.m. To MORROW. 1.23 a.m. 7.41 a.m. 1.44 p.m, 7 52 p.m. Monday. 1.50 am. 8.04 a.m. 2.08 p.m. 8.1551 words
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Article91 1917-03-10 5 french effort in CHAMPAGNE. THE ADVANCE ON BAGHDAD. CONTROL OF EASTERN SHIPPING. The British troops made some further progress on both sides of the Ancre, and on the portion of the line south of the Somme recently taken over from the French they raided German trenches opposite Peronne,91 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration361 1917-03-10 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] INCIDENTS SOUTH OF THE SOMME. London, March 9, Field Marshal Haig reports that the British advanced slightly on both sides of the Ancre valley. We entered trenches near Biaches, and brought back prisoners. The enemy raided our front line southeast of Cbaulnes and south[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 361 words
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331 1917-03-10 5 The French aerial squarilla N-65,” of which Lieutenant Nungesser is one of the leading lights has just celebrated its fiftieth victory, and the occasion is marked by an official report, issued in Paris, giving an account of its brilliant record. The squadrilla was formed331 words
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Article108 1917-03-10 5 NATIONALIST INTERJECTIONS. London, March 8. The Nationalists frequently interrupted by questioning the Premier during bis speech. Mr. Dilkn angrily asserted, You are turning your back on Home Rule.” When the Premier was dealing with the Polish parallel, Mr. Dillon interrupted, What will you say to the108 words
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Article49 1917-03-10 5 London, March 9. The following casualties are announced Wounded. —Flight Sub-Lieut. Leslie A. Powell (Royal Navy). Slightly Wounded. —Surgeon Frederick G..E. Hill (Royal Navy), Royal Naval Division. Wounded. —Captain John S. Marshall (Royal Marines). Previously Reported Missing, Now Killed.— Second-Lieut. Cecil R. Burton (Royal Marines).49 words
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Article49 1917-03-10 5 London, March 7. It is announced that the campaign for National Service Volunteers ends on March 31st. France’s National Service. Paris, March 9. An amended Government Bill for the mobilisation of civilians provides for the voluntary enro’ment of both sexes from 17 to 60 and eventual compulsion.49 words
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Article19 1917-03-10 5 London, March 9. Severe frost is general in Britain, with heavy snowfalls in many counties.19 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article62 1917-03-10 5 “DEEP EFFECT THROUGHOUT WESTERN ASIA.” Paris, March 8. The French newspapers are drawing attention to the rapidity of the advance in Mesopotamia, and predict that it will have a deep effect throughout Western Asia, and probably cause grave trouble to Turkey, who must bitterly regret handing over several62 words
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42 1917-03-10 5 London, March 8. Mr. Asquith has given notice that he will ask for an early opportunity for a discussion on the Dardanelles report, also the publication o f evidence whereon the report is permitted to be founded.42 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article148 1917-03-10 5 DEMAND FOR U. S. COALITION. New York, March 7. There is a growing agitation against the eleven obstructionist Senators. A mass meeting at New York, which passed a resolution demanding a Coalition Cabinet, including Mr. Root and Colonel Roosevelt, collected thirty pieces of silver for presentation to Senator148 words
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Article26 1917-03-10 5 AMERICAN FORCE LANDED. New York, March 9. Four hundred American Marines have landed at Santiago de Cuba as a precaution against rebel attack.26 words
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Article15 1917-03-10 5 Amsterdam, March 8. Neutrals on the Yarrowdale, including Americans, have been released.15 words
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Article98 1917-03-10 5 THE EASTERN SERVICES. London, March 9. The Times says arrangements are being considered to extend the shipping requisitioning scheme, under which owners will constitute a Committee of management, to the services to India, Ceylon, Burma, Straits Settlements, Chin», Japan, and the Persian Gulf. The Times adds as regards98 words
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General News.
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Article16 1917-03-10 5 Amsterdam, March 9. Count Z-ppelin died at Charlottenburg from inflammation of the lungs.16 words
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Article16 1917-03-10 5 London, March 9. Cotton 6/0 demand 47,500. Silver 76f Rubber 79/87. Coffee 9|.16 words
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Article14 1917-03-10 5 London, March 7. Silver is featureless, and the market is quiet.14 words
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STOP PRESS.
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Article138 1917-03-10 5 MANY CASUALTIES. London, March 9. A feature of the recent fighting has been the resumption of the struggle for air supremacy. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig yesterday said the enemy determinedly but unsuccessfully attempted to stop British aerial work. They sent up a large number of138 words
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Article526 1917-03-10 5 THE QUESTION OF FULL LIQUIDATION. [To Editor of the "Straits Times.”] Sir, —On behalf of our client, Mr. W.H. Macgregor, we have to inform you that the Behn, Meyer Rubber Factory was sold at public auction to a British subject in June, 1916, and has been worked by526 words
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Article53 1917-03-10 5 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, March 9. In the Supreme Court, Mr. Knowles, on behalf of Mr. W. J. Stay ton, applied for the setting aside of a service of notice of writ on him in America. Plaintiffs, the General Rubber Company, claim $67,569 from defendant. The53 words
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Article30 1917-03-10 5 [From Our Oron Correspondent]. Singapore, March 9. The Batang Benar rubber report shows a profit of $39,527, all in cost 71.32 cents, The estimate is lbs 235,000.30 words
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Article494 1917-03-10 5 THE DUFAULT SECOND CONCERT. Mosb of those who attended the first concert of Mr. Paul Dufault and his party at the Empire Theatre, aud also many fresh faces, were to be seen last night at the final appearapce of finest trio of artists that has favoured Penang with494 words
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Article432 1917-03-10 5 During the interval, a representative of the Pinang Gazette went behind and had a short chat with Mr Paul Dufault, who contrary to accepted ideas of a tenor’s timidity about his voice was smoking a cigar. He expressed himself as very p’eased with the appreciative audiences. In432 words
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Article850 1917-03-10 5 Mr and Mrs Gerald Dalton are on their way home from Sarawak, it being Mr Dalton’s intention to join the forces. Sir Henry May, the Governor of Hongkong, has returned to Hongkong, after visiting the Civil Governor of Kwangtung. Mr Maurice Gourbeil, who has been for many850 words
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Article, Illustration1768 1917-03-10 6 LOOKING AHEAD. [BY ••EYE-WITNESS.”] An Army in Mesopotamia may be immobilised in the rainy season by the mud in the spring by inundation in the summer and early autumn by heat with the exception perhaps of October and November there is no month in which one may move1,768 words
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Article318 1917-03-10 6 Hardships in Syria. Allahabad, 25th February; Tl.e “Pioneer’s” Cairo correspondent writes: The Syrian community in Egypt bn received authentic news that victims of the famine and disease in Lebanon- up to the beginning of November last were over 170,000, and at the end of the year the318 words
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Advertisement379 1917-03-10 6 B After Illness Builds up Health and Strength. Angier's Emulsion is soothing to throat, lungs, stomach and intestines, an aid to appetite and digestion and a most invigorating tonic and builder, it is invaluable for restoring proper tone to the digestive functions and for building up strength after illness or379 words
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Advertisement84 1917-03-10 6 MOHEOfis c I STOCKISTS’ Chin Beng Co., Ltd. FARIT BUNTAR Ban Bee Leong Co. PENANG Chin Kooi Co. KUALA KANGSAR :-Z. Bidin. J Cycle and Carriage Co. ALOR STAR: Goh Soon Leong, IN EXCHANGE f° r ma IAY 200 used Stamps of STRAITS and the STATES, SIAM, HONG KONG, J-84 words
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Article842 1917-03-10 7 Thb Directors’ Report. The directors’ report to the shareholders of the Tapah Rubber Estates, Ltd., states The net profit for the year as shown by the profit and loss account amounts to 3224,556.18 as against $157,931.43 for the preceding year. To this must be added the sum842 words
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Article442 1917-03-10 7 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS. The seventh report of the directors of the Malakoff Rubber Companv, Ltd. states Your directors beg to submit a duly audited statement of accounts for the year ended 31st December 1916. Accounts.—The nett profit for the year, after making full provision for442 words
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Article59 1917-03-10 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5.45 p.m. till 7.15 p.m. this evening 1. Selection Gemma di Verqy ...Donizetti 2. Polka Go as You Please Winterbottom 3. Selection The Lily of Kilarney ...Godfrey 4. Waltz My Pet ...Bacalossi 5.59 words
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Article191 1917-03-10 7 The homeward mails, via Madras and via Colombo (both of which are expected to be conveyed from Bombay by the same ship) close t -morrow at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. respectively. At the Empire Theatre this evening the management introduce the Great Mahatma Company, including Dr. Richard191 words
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Article508 1917-03-10 7 Messrs. Kennedy Jj Co., Penang, report as follows: Markets throughout the past week have kept very steady all round and while prices have moved within narrow limits they have, in the majority of instances, been in favour of holders and this applies to Local Rubber shares in508 words
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Article246 1917-03-10 7 The following are additional rubber oatpats for February Ampat lbs. 16,828 Asahan 33,394 Anglo-Sumatra 71,914 Bah Lias 18,314 Bila Sumatra 2,651 Central Sumatra 4,200 Investment Trust 28,915 Investment Trust (Tea) 281,997 Jebong 38,136 Mendaris 13,120 Sialang 110,198 Sungei Kari 30,100 Tebrau 54,728 Toerangie 11,395 Tandjong 104,181 Tanah Datar246 words
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Article312 1917-03-10 7 In the Imperial German Consular Court, Bangkok, before Dr. Remy, the German Consul-General, and Messrs. Brande and Rexhausen, as assessors, a case of considerable interest was heard in which Messrs. Harry A. Badman Co. claim from Mr. Mannsfeldt, of the Tatien Dispensary, a sum of Tcs.312 words
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Article480 1917-03-10 7 A Wrong Label. Amongst the mass of present day war literature one looks in vain for a typical description of the British soldier and this fact has recently aroused some attention among military peop'e. Many of the books written by popular writers present to us a type480 words
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Article220 1917-03-10 7 SUNDAY, MARCH 11. Third Sunday in Lent. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. St. George’s Church.—Matins 8 a.m.; Holy Communion 8.30 a.m. Children’s Service spm; Evensong 6. p m. National Anthem, Responses, Roberts, Psalm 59, Gray, Psalm fO, Hopkins, Psalm 61, Gray, Magnificat 47, Nunc Dimittis 61, Hymn (Tune Russian National220 words
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Article87 1917-03-10 7 Sunday, March 11.—Third Sunday in Lent. Holy Communion 6.30 a.m. High Mass, Sermon and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 8 a.m. Every Friday, Mass, 6.30 a.m. followed by Intercession Service and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Stations of Cross and Benediction of the Crucifix at87 words
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Article84 1917-03-10 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFF.CE CLEARANCES, To-day. Ipoh for Port Swettenhara and Singapore. Pa r gkor for Dindings Sitiawan and Bagau Datoh. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Madras, taking mails 9 a.m. for Europe, etc., vid S To-day [Saturday] Bombay J Regtr. up to 6 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia. N84 words
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Article81 1917-03-10 7 March 14.—Harmston’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens. Mar. 18. —P.VR C. Shoot 7 a.m. March 24.—Penang Man Power Advisory Committee Meeting, Governor’s Office, Penang, 11 a.m. March 26. —Perak Man-Power Advisory Committee Meeting, Ipoh Residency, 10.30 a.m. Mar. 31.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 pm. April 6. —Good Friday. April 6,7, 9.81 words
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Advertisement24 1917-03-10 7 Where to Stay, Penang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag* Runnymede Hotel. Singapore Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PrEANGBR, JAVA Grand Hotel,24 words
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Advertisement132 1917-03-10 7 Instant Relief when OFF-COLOUR Dull and Depressed. When off-colour suspect your liver. But—and it is a very big but—don’t weaken your system by taking strong purgatives or bloodchilling salts. Follow the natureway. Strengthen your liver and bowels by means of Dr. Cassell’s Instant Relief, and bright health will follow natural132 words
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Advertisement136 1917-03-10 7 SYNOLEO zzzzzzz W The Oil Bound Washable Distemper for Interior and Exterior Decorations A FLAT ENAMEL FINISH AT DISTEMPER COST. A for Full Range of Artistic Shades eZle>/€ and Colour Schemes. PATERSON, SIMONS I, C«.. I».. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND,) AGENTS. Hrrivipg in a few dajge. LATEST POWER PLUS MODEL “INDIAN"136 words
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Advertisement2315 1917-03-10 8 P. O.—British India N Y. K. K. P. M. Aocar Line Japan 11.» st^ipco. u IB»> kon,n SXhXT aar ■■■■■■Wb INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. Reserve Fund *Mo,OOO li (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability of Proprietors n, l oo (Companies Incorporated in England.) (Rnval PacAel S N Companv) Hkap Or™>° £1 2002,315 words
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