Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 March 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-03-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 64 VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 17th MARCH. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement841 1917-03-17 1 0 ionnn D QßUDDnnnaanDannaQa ßQ -WANTED— E g RUBBER consignments a ~~~~~for our bi-weekly auction sales, g and private sales. Cash Ad- n vances made. g g ORDERS for ESTATE SUPPLIES, g GOOPS for forwarding to any E part of the world. g g FIKE INSURANCE business. o ALLEN DENNYS841 words
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Advertisement81 1917-03-17 1 ■□aaDaaaaDDaDMDDaotiDiaßDDß S U THEN YOU ARE AWAY g VV on leave you want to keep g a in touch with Malayan affaire, Social, Commercial, Mining, j-J q Planting, Ac. Thia you can d« g in no better way than by aubscrib- g ing to the Weekly Edition of the c81 words
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Article1216 1917-03-17 2 A question that cannot fail to present itself to us, writes an Irishman, is this. Did St. Patrick come with authority which was derived from Rome An Englishman might suppose this to be a question of fact, and a question the answer to which was somewhat doubtful. My1,216 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article660 1917-03-17 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette."] Sir, —I read with interest your correspondent Whroo’s letter, in which he with some justification accuses the English of base ignorance of what the Irish people, ie., the patriotic section thereof, really want. Will he be good enough to answer660 words
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Article921 1917-03-17 2 AMAZING EXAMPLE OF IRISH VALOUR. One of the most remarkable incidents of the war has just come to light, and it is not surprising to those who have read of the amazing valour displayed by the Irish soldiers in the present war to find that Irishmen921 words
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Advertisement255 1917-03-17 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED IMMEDIATELY. FOR estate in Perak Engine Driver for Gas Engine. Only men with first-claas certificates need apply No. 67, c/o Pinang Gazette. MR FRANCIS JAMES HILL haa been admitted a partner in our Penang firm as from January lat, 1917. HUTTENBACH BROS., Co. MR. HAROLD DOVE, by255 words
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Advertisement123 1917-03-17 2 OTV VIEW ATT THE ROBINSON PIANO CO.. LTD.. An ELECTRIC ORCHESTRION, A PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR A SMALL ORCHESTRA. INSTRUMENTATION First Class Full Compass Piano, Flute, Piccolo, Violin. (Pipes), Castanets, Triangle, Xylophone, and Mandoline Attachment. 3G MUSIC ROLLS OVER 300 SELECTIONS. At present operated by dropping a Ten Cent piece in123 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous127 1917-03-17 2 THE HIT OF THE SEASON. HARMSTON’S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE, Dato Kramat Gardens. To-night! To-night! GRAND OPENING NIGHT BIGGER. GETTER, BRIGHTERTH AN EVER. HARMSTON’S—the Apex, the Crux, the Acme, the Alpha and Omega of all that stands for Perfection in the Circus World. A GRAND ARRAY OF TALENT, secured from127 words
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Miscellaneous120 1917-03-17 2 EMPIRE m Business Manager: THOMAS SHAFTO. |I To-night! To-night 11 Wi? Jt Mm JgSS f W--1 Last Performance of JOSEPH BLASCHECK, The New English Humourist and Miss ALYCE AUSTIN, The Favourite Young Australian Vocalist and Entertainer in Society Snap-Shots. From the Queen’s Hall, London. Qommeneing Monday, 19tfj March, 1917. THE120 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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274 1917-03-17 3 Tokio, Feb 23. President Wilson has appointed five members of the Shipping Board, in accordance with the Shipping Nationalization Law, and given notice of these appointments to the Senate. The five members of the board are Mr William Denson, of San Francisco, a lawyer possessing274 words
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Article97 1917-03-17 3 San Francisco, February 20, —Despite the silence maintained by the government officials and members of Congress, over the impending situation with Germany, it is reported that the United States will take a decisive step against the Teuton Government at the b 3 ginning of next week. The Hearst97 words
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63 1917-03-17 3 San Francisco, February 22.—Leaders of the German Socialists, in a reply to the American Socialists with regard to the peace movement, say "The German Socialists have done their utmost for the restoration of peaca, but success has been impossible. They are asking the American Socialists63 words
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Article120 1917-03-17 3 Preparing For Soldiers After War. Seattle, February 20. —In the membership of the Imperial Commission, which has recently been appointed to investigate the question of emigration of British soldiers after they have been realeased from military service after the war, there will be included representatives of120 words
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Article96 1917-03-17 3 For the period from the 16th to 22nd March, 1917, inclusive, the value of the highest grades of rubber is fixed at three shillings and two pence three-quarter penny per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad96 words
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Article74 1917-03-17 3 Chengtu, February 28.—There has been a considerable improvement in the condition of the Province recently. The troops are happy and contented and the Yunnanese soldiers are busy in the country, suppressing robbers Manifest amity exists between the Military and the Civil Governors and there is no trouble, except74 words
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503 1917-03-17 3 S.T.” The invitation to the general public to witness an exhibition of physical training by the 4th K S L I met with a wide response, and a large number of people gathered at Tanglin. Those present inclu ded Lady Evelyn Yoong and the General—" S.T.” - 503 words
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Article172 1917-03-17 3 Thomas James Stayman, forty-nine, of Shields, captain of a merchant vessel trading between Rangoon and London, was found guilty at the Devon Assizes at Exeter of attempting to murder Gunner Gifford on the high seas on November 30 and of disobeying a senior naval officer at Gibraltar,172 words
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Article59 1917-03-17 3 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 Victoria and Merrie England ...Sullivan 2. Polka Run Wild ...Jones 3. Selection Gentleman Joe ...Slaughter 4. Waltz Bid Me Goodbye Camors 5. Song The59 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement975 1917-03-17 3 WANTED. NOTICE. *N* EXPERIENCED Book-Keeping 'T'HE MAN-POWER Advisory ComKrani, for Import and Export firm 1 mittee, Penang, will bold their next send testimonials. meeting in the Governor’s Office, on the Apply Box No. 65, c/o Pinang Gazette. 24th March, 1917, at 11 a.m. |7_3 tu t h a 2. All975 words
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Advertisement156 1917-03-17 3 Instant Relief for LIVER TROUBLE Torpidity and Food-Sickness. No liver sufferer can fail to benefit from the use of Dr. Cassell’s Instant Relief. Its action is natural as Nature, sure as science. It is altogether different to ordinary liver stimulants and morning salts. These weaken the liver by forcing it,156 words
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Advertisement1031 1917-03-17 3 I Your Baby I is g rowin i i ever y d a y I That is why his food is all JU i X important. H I j 1 A week of wrong feeding F I results in indigestion and a 1 OSS we *ght and vitality I?. which1,031 words
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Article33 1917-03-17 4 Ross.—At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on March 17th, to Rev. I). J. and Mrs. Ross, a sou. Logan.— At 11 Seven Dials,” Penang, the wife of J H Logan, of a daughter.33 words
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Article1493 1917-03-17 4 Gladstone, the Grand Old Man not only of politics but of political thought, in his penetrating tssay on Macaulay, criticises severely the historian’s conduct in repeat ing Paradise Lost when crossing the troubled waters of the Irish Sea to study the Williamite campaign in Ireland on the1,493 words
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Article1609 1917-03-17 4 The Germane apparently right up to the eve of China’s severance. The Best o f relations by no mean* Laid Schemes, abandoned the hope that Peking would fail to arrive at a decision to break finally and completely with Germany. A week ago we quoted an amusing1,609 words
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Article15 1917-03-17 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $95.00 per picul business done.15 words
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Article100 1917-03-17 4 Messrs. Sime, Darby Co., Ltd., intjrm us that the particulars of the output from the following companies for the first ft of March were as under Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd, P IcUS 150; hours run 221. Chenderiang Tin Dredging Ltd Dre piculs 125; hours run 242 Eleva ors100 words
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Article33 1917-03-17 4 The following was the rubber Q uotftt in London on March 14, receive y e Plantation Ist Latex Crepe -J Smoked Sheet 3 [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead A- vo-33 words
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Article47 1917-03-17 4 The homeward mail closes on Tues at 6 a.m. Registration till P Monday. n g to Tne mail despatched from P 1 th 9 London, via Madras and Bombay, 11th ult., was delivered yesterday. The raintali for tiTUUur’ ending 9' a.m, to-day was 'l7 in.47 words
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Advertisement139 1917-03-17 4 PURITY, MELLOWNESS and RARE FLAVOUR are the distinguishing features of D L WHISKY 5r s,i| ters from pur* BULLOCH LADE Co., GLASGOW. Sole Agents GOLD LABEL CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., PENANG. Arriving in a few dajje. LATEST POWER PLUS MODEL I "INDIAN" j MOTOR CYCLES. Fitted with 3 speed countershaft gear.139 words
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Advertisement21 1917-03-17 4 E. O." Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin.21 words
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Article187 1917-03-17 5 latest german retreat incidents on french line. A REVOLT IN RUSSIA General Maude reports that his forces, who had previously reached a point thirty miles up the Tigris from Baghdad on the right or western bank of the river, attacked on the eastern bank fif een miles north187 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration213 1917-03-17 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] NORTH OF PERONNE London, March 15. Field Marshal Haig siys the area of the enemy’s withdrawal has extended southwards. We occupied trenches on two and a half miles of front from south of St. Pierre Vaast wood to north of Saillisel. Enemy Repulses West of[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 213 words
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Article205 1917-03-17 5 London, March 2.—The German salient which for long penetrated our line about Gommecourt-Sene is graduallyibeing straightened out and for the moment it seems probable that the enemy will straighten his line from Arras to Bapaume in order to save several brigades. There are fresh indications that205 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article, Illustration117 1917-03-17 5 PROGRESS ON EAST BANK. London, March 16. A Mesopotamia official repert says After establishing posts oa the west bank of the lig<is 30 miles up-stream General Maude attacked the I'u kish rearguard on the east bank 15 miles north of Baghdad after a night march on117 words
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The Balkans.
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Article32 1917-03-17 5 BRITISH AIR ATTACK. Salonika, March 15. The British airmen bombed German air camps at Hudova, as a reprisal for German airmen bombing a hospital at Vertekop, ki ling two British nurses.32 words
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General News.
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Article55 1917-03-17 5 GREAT STRIKE THREATENED, New York, March 16. In order to enforce their demands for an eight-hour day and pro-rata pay for overtime, the representatives of four brotherhoods have announced a general railway strike to begin at six on Saturday evening. Haif-a-milli' n men are concerned. It is anticipated55 words
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Article30 1917-03-17 5 INFLUX FROM UNITED STATES. London, March 15. Reuter learns that reports have reached London that a large number of Germans are leaving the United States for Mexico.30 words
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Article31 1917-03-17 5 London, March 15. The Press Bureau states that the Government has agreed to spare for a few week’s ploughing skilled ploughmen who are engaged on munition work.31 words
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Article17 1917-03-17 5 Paris, March 15. Admiral Lacaze, Marine Minister, has been appointed War Minister pro tem.17 words
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Article569 1917-03-17 5 PEOPLE’S REVOLT. London, March 15. After an ominious silence, news is at last arriving from Russia describing stirring events at the capital. A correspondent in Petrograd, wiring on March 13th, says there have been day and night in the streets for the last three days long569 words
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Article94 1917-03-17 5 SIGNS OF PROGRESS. Petrograd, March 16. A most important conference between the Executive, the Duma and delegates of the workmen lasted all night. Finally an agreement was practically reached, concerning the transition period, prior to the elections, for a constituent Assembly. The Executive insisted in the interests of94 words
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Article739 1917-03-17 5 Mr D White, of Devon Estate, and Mr H H Mann, of Keru Estate, have left for the front. Mr Justice Earnshaw has arrived in Kuala Lumpur to act for Mr Justice Innes, Judicial Commissioner, who has left on a trip to Japan. The staff of Cicely739 words
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Article23 1917-03-17 5 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Coy. notify that owing to cable interruption traffic to and from Europe is subject to heavy delay.23 words
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Article79 1917-03-17 5 Aspinall-Gillies.—On March 14, 1917, at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, by the Ven Archdeacon Swindell, H C Aspinall of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank to Marie Lyndhurst Gillies, eldest daughter of the late Mr John Gillies, and Mrs Gillies of Ilford, Essex Champkiw Wilson.—-On Ist March at St John’s Cathedral,79 words
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Article471 1917-03-17 5 MR. BLASCHEOK AND MISS AUSTIN The Empire is striking out on new lines and it will naturally take a little time for a public, accustomed to associate this theatre with ordinary cinema shows varied by occasional boisterous vaudeville turns, to familiarise itself with changes that embrace the engagement471 words
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Article324 1917-03-17 5 Harmston’s Circus opens this evening at Dato Kramat Gardens. Mr. W. Harmston and Miss Jenny Harmston return with the company, which includes some new talent. The programme is guaranteed to be even better than the high standard for which the Harmstons stand. There should be a a full324 words
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Article613 1917-03-17 5 London, Feb. 9.—The Anchor liner California, which was sunk by a German submarine in the Atlantic last Wednesday morning, while on a voyage from New York to Glasgow, had on board 205 persons, including 32 passengers. Thirteen passenger» and 28 members of the crew are now reported to613 words
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Article302 1917-03-17 5 Peking, March I.—Some time ago Parliament impeached Chin Yung, the exGovernor of Shansi. The Government instituted an investigation, which has substantiated a number of charges of bribery and embezzlement, and the Cabinet yesterday ordered the Governor to be banded over to the Commission for the punishment of302 words
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Article3402 1917-03-17 6 EMIGRATION ENQUIRY. MADRAS COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT. Mr. N. E. Marjoribanks, i. 0.5., and the Hon’ble Khan Bahadur A. K. G. Ahmad Tambi Marakkayar, Sahib Bahadur, the special officers appjinted in November by the Government of Madras to report on the methods of recruiting and conditions of Indian3,402 words
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Article246 1917-03-17 6 Calcutta Meeting. Calcutta, March 7.—A crowded public meeting was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon to protest against the system of indentured emigration. The meeting wa? attended by all classes 0! people, representing all communities. The Lord Bishop of Calcutta an! Sir Rash Behari Ghose were246 words
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Advertisement328 1917-03-17 6 r x t I WHCRC AVON TYRES ARC MADC. V I ,<>^*, t* m **'******~^^™T*^^ 'I Zi 1 W i i SWWhI &I I i MBS -I i Wr b -iS/K i l l i Y J Germa-n soldiers complain bitterly that their important transport service has been heavily I328 words
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Article502 1917-03-17 7 Messrs. Kennedy Co., Penang, report as follows Since our last Report a firm tendency has prevailed in all markets the main feature of which has been the further advance in Dollar Rubber Issues for which the demand continues. The following dividends have been declared —Ayer Kuning s°/502 words
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Article105 1917-03-17 7 [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 17. At the annual meeting of Malakoff Rubber Co., Ltd Mr. Addie, the Chairman said $75,000 had been invised in the War Loan. The F. 0.8. cost had increased 1.481 per lb, which was due to the heavy increase in105 words
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Article208 1917-03-17 7 [From Our Own Correspondent,] Singapore, March 17. The report of Kanaboi Tin records a net profit of $11,821. No dividend is recommended. $16,539 is carried forward. The output was 646 piculs, against 455 piculs. At the end of the current month no further ground will be available, and208 words
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628 1917-03-17 7 In the senior magistrate’s court, Singapore, Mr Bartley, Registrar of Imports and Exports, summoned Mr M Meyer, proprietor of Meyer Brothers, with having exported fourteen bales of gunnies on February 11th to Sherida at Batavia, contrary to the permit. Mr Eber of Braddell Brothers asked for628 words
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Article130 1917-03-17 7 m m.” Eight Houses Burned Down. Salak South village was the scene of yet another fire on Wednesday evening. The Selangor Fire Brigade received the alarm from Sungei Besi at 6.30 p.m. and were quickly on their way to the scene of the outbreak. Altogether eight houses—“ m m.” - 130 words
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Article304 1917-03-17 7 Providing for the Big War Gift. Sir William Meyer made his financial statement in Delhi recently, the following being the principal features The revised estimate of the budget for 1916-17 showed a surplus of revenue over expenditure of £7,299,000. The Government proposed to make on behalf of India304 words
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Article286 1917-03-17 7 A Malay Assistant Visiting Teacher, Che Adam, was charged in the Ipoh Police Court, reports the local paper, with criminal breach of trust, in that he misappropriated certain sums of Government money which was given to him for payment to other teachers in Kinta. Mr H286 words
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Article16 1917-03-17 7 European Police Penang Province Wellesley and Bindings 2nd subscription, per Inspector Wilson $lOO16 words
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Article26 1917-03-17 7 March 17.—Harmston’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens. March 17. —Joseph Biascheck and Miss Alyce Austin, Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. March 18 —Penang Volunteers, Field Operations.26 words
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Article368 1917-03-17 7 SUNDAY, MARCH 18. Fourth Sundvy in Lent. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. St. George’s Church.—Matins 8 a.m.; Holy Communion 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion, (Tamil) 10 a.m.; Sunday School spm; Evensong 6. p.m. Responses, Roberts, Psalm XCIU, Ouseley, Psalm XCIV, Gray, Magnificat 57, Nunc Dimittis 70, Turle, Hymns, S. Patricks’ Breastplate,368 words
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Advertisement389 1917-03-17 7 Z j I > L CZJ bX MOTHER j ZzSeigel’s Syrup 5 I here are many things which may cause the digestive system to break down, but u latever the cause, you must restore your stomach,liver and bowels —the principal organs of digestion—to thorough working order. The Very Thing FOR389 words
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Advertisement292 1917-03-17 7 B Builds up Strength Angier’s Emulsion is invaluable for building up health* and strength in all run-down conditions and wasting diseases,, or after any serious illness. It soothes and heals th»! mucous membrane of the stomach and Intestines, correct» digestive and bowel irregularities, promotes normal healthy appetite, overcomes nervous depression292 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous46 1917-03-17 7 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 4.56 a.m. 10.52 a.m. 6.14 p.m. To MORROW. 9.04 a m. 1.38 a.m. 8.42 p.m. 2.01 p.m. Monday. 10.05 a.m. 3.31 a.m. 9.49 p.m. 3.41 p m.46 words
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Advertisement2466 1917-03-17 8 P. O.—British India N. Y. K. K. P. M. AND A’W 'W.B AUSTRALIA AND I Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. I|BkSw|?l K N,N uaat<s'happ^j VAAßT incorporated i„ land Apcar Line. v^c Oeiw^£D IA MA Zi (Company Incorporate is England.) a TE 0L Kewrve Liability of Proprietor'. JZX (Royal Packet S.2,466 words
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