Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 April 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-04-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 86. VOL. LXXVI. SATURDAY, 13th APRIL, 1918 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement611 1918-04-13 1 I JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Next Door to The Dispensary. i WIWWMMWMWMMMM 7\ BEAR BRAND MILK you can have no idea what a CIGARETTES DFftFFf Tl V QTFDII IQFIfe MIIK The P ar ou^ar man demands a particular cigarette. State Express" are i iLKILvILI <7 l LKILIoEV IVIII.II I made611 words
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Advertisement13 1918-04-13 1 ■RDNNYMEBE] I HOTEL. I GARAGE New Cars for Hire. j .RMNt HI g13 words
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Article823 1918-04-13 2 EMPEROR CHARLES’ WIRE TO THE KAISER. [Rbuter Tblegrams.] London, April 12. The controversy between M. Clemenceau and the Austrian Emperor is developing. The very important official Vienna statement mentioned in last evening’s Amsterdam wire was a telegram which the Emperor Charles sent to the Kaiser yesterday, in which he[Rbuter Tblegrams.] - 823 words
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Article104 1918-04-13 2 [Havas Telegrams Paris, March 11.—The New York Tribune,” in an editorial beaded Two Frenchmen,” eulogizes General Foch and M. Clemenceau. It says that General Foch is better qualified than anyone else for the high post he occupies and that is denied by nobody. Our affection and[Havas Telegrams ] - 104 words
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Article57 1918-04-13 2 The French ai-man, who now ranks as first ace with the eaemy, and has 33 aeroplam s to his credit, is Lieutenant Konck. The second is one Lieutenant Nungesser, who, for some time after Guynemer’s death, headed the list with 31 aeroplanes. He brought down his 32nd eueuiy57 words
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Article156 1918-04-13 2 PRINCE VAIDYAHURA INTERVIEWED. The Echo de Paris has had an interview with Prince Vaidyahura Secretary to the Siamese Legation in Paris regarding the Siamese Expeditionary for* e recently arrived. The Prince declared that owing to difficulties in transport Siam could not send considerable contingents to Europe,156 words
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Article106 1918-04-13 2 In the. District Court, Penang, to-day before Mr. R. D. Acton, six Malays appeared on a charge of gambling at Kuala Kangsar Road. Tehy were fined $3 each. On a charge of using criminal force to a Tamil woman, a Tamil named Karuppan was fined $5. A106 words
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Article397 1918-04-13 2 A daring robbery is rpported to have occurred two miles from Padaug Rensa?. ou the road to T«ipi- g, on Wednesdav morning, It appea s t at four bu lock carte, having between them 64 bags of tin ore, were held up by a gang of about397 words
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Article279 1918-04-13 2 FREE SCHOOL MALAY BOYS’ EFFORT. If Shakespeare could have foreseen that his comedy would be presented in the Malay language by schoolboys he might have eff-cted some adjustments. In saying this, we do not seek to minimise the merit of the performance in the Town Hall279 words
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Article88 1918-04-13 2 The homeward mail D,” (via Madras) closes at 10 a.m. ou Monday; registration til 9 am; pare» Is till 8 a.m. This mai may connect) with the mail “B wbic*. left Penang on Wednesday. Letters ported in the pillar boxes before 9 a in. n Monday will be88 words
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Article476 1918-04-13 2 An endeavour, it is hoped, will be made to start the pumping operations in connection with the grounded French mail, so that it should not be long before she* is all right. In the meantime all the cabin hlugage has been landed, and about 500 passengers for476 words
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Advertisement534 1918-04-13 2 yvrANTED A Teacher for a Lower Elementary Class. Address Box No. 79, c/o Pinang Gazette. WAT E D General Clerk and Typist. Wanted for Mine Office. Apply in own handwriting to Box No. 80, c/o Pinang Gazette. Nones IS HEKEBY GIVEN that Me. Leonard Ernest Slowe is authorised to sign534 words
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Advertisement78 1918-04-13 2 “North Kedah Our Day Fete" A REMARKABLE COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FETE TAKEN BY NIKKO STUDIO CAN NOW BE OBTAINED AT THEIR MODERN ART PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, 2i, PENANG ROAD, PENANG. I l i PRICE ONE ALBUM OF 44 PRINTS $!2 SINGLE PRINT 30 50 cents per each Print. K.78 words
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Miscellaneous128 1918-04-13 2 I Proprietor. H. J.JA. HOLM.j ManagerRTHOMAS SHAFTO. I HAVE NO HESITATION IN SEEING THIS GREAT METRO SUPER FILM extravagance 5 ACTS COMMENCING TO-NIGHT AT 10.30 Hl BfeUt ST SCENE FROM “EXTRAVAGANCE. FEATURING MADAM PETROVA L-KO COMEDY 2 Reels A UMBURGER I CYCLONE F lied to the brim with clever and128 words
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Article1793 1918-04-13 3 THE JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE. (Continued.) By L. M. Berenger. Superintendent Government Gardens. Taiping, F.M.S. (“P. G.” Special.) As regards the quantity of sets» necessary for planting planted at a distance of 3 feet x 15 inches it requires 11,616 sets weighing approximately between 900 lbs. equal to 1,200 lbs. of1,793 words
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Advertisement1081 1918-04-13 3 WANIED NOTICE. For estate in south kedah a Krani> Chinese preferred. Must z I 'HE ESTABLISHMENT of B. P. De be thoroughly acquainted wibh Estate A SILVA will be closed on the 13th accoun‘B. Knowledge of shorthand de- and 14th April, 1918, on account of the sirable. None but best1,081 words
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Advertisement302 1918-04-13 3 PRITCHARD’S STORES. STATIONERY DEPARTMENT. B Stonehenge hand made Deckle Edge Note Paper and Envelopes. Duke Size per box $2.35 Albert Size per box $2.10 Albert Durer Deckle Edge Note Paper Envelopes Note Paper per box 51.60 Envelopes $2.40 Drayton Mill Linen Note Paper and Envelopes Blue or White. Octavo Size302 words
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Article22 1918-04-13 4 Sugden.—On March 30, at Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Sugden, of Chimpul Estate, Ayer Kuning South, a ton.22 words
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Article1229 1918-04-13 4 It baa been said that a country gets the Government it deserves, a remark which implies that on the nature of the treatment mettd ou: to its officials mainly depend the character and efficiency of the administration. If the puolic treats its servants m°anly and parsimoniously it1,229 words
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Article1784 1918-04-13 4 —“Daily News.” The battle in Flanders has developed into a straggle on a front of about thirty miles betThe Battle. ween Lb Bassee and Ypres. The enemy’s thrust on the first day of the battle, which carried him forward in the direction of the La we Canaf—“Daily News.” - 1,784 words
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Advertisement322 1918-04-13 4 ,3 s WE HAVE RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF I CALIFORNIAN I HOCK CLARET 1 Doz. X Doz* ditty IE Botts. M Botts. UWTI< =r Riesling Hock $12.00 $14.00 $4.00 p. c. Zinfandel Claret 10.00 12.00 1.20 p. c. g SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck Macgregor Co., 1| WINE <4 SPIRIT MERCHANTS, II322 words
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Advertisement25 1918-04-13 4 Stag Where Everybody Stays. “E. O.’’ Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. Printing Works Manager and J Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 22125 words
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Miscellaneous75 1918-04-13 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for bo-day Mid to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day. 1.21 a.m. (6ft. Tin.) 7 42 a m. (Oft. Oin.) '1.38 p.m. (7ft. 4in.) 8.19 p.m. (Oft 3in.) To mobrow. 2 0 a.m (6ft. 3in.) 8.16 am. (Oft. 2in.) 2.1275 words
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Article174 1918-04-13 5 LATEST DEVELOPMENTS. IRISH CONVENTION’S REPORT. GERMANY’S TREATMENT OF PRISONERS. The battle in Flanders, from the La Bassee Canal to the Ypres-Comines Canal, on a front of about thirty miles, continues unabated. The advance over the Lys from the south and the attacks north of Armentieres recessitated withdrawal from174 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1830 1918-04-13 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] NEW DEVELOPMENTS. London, April 11. Field Marshal Haig reports that the battle is continuing on the whole front from the La Bassee Canal to the YpresConiines Canal. Severe fighting occurred in the neighbourhood of the L-.we and Lys Canals, from about Lestrem to Armen-, tieres. Armentieres[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 1,830 words
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Article173 1918-04-13 5 ENORMOUS INCREASES IN OUTPUTS. London, April 12. Mr Kellaway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Munitions, outlined, at Bedford, the progress of production of munitions. Ths increase in the first two months of 1918, eompared with last year, was as follows Light guns 30 per cent. Medium guns173 words
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Article174 1918-04-13 5 GENERAL RAWLINSON’S SUCCESSOR. London, April 11. In tl e House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law stated that Major Generaf Sackville.West bad been appointed Acting British Military Representative on the Supreme War Council at Versailles, in place of General Sir Henry Rawlinson (now iu command of the Fifth Army).174 words
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Article61 1918-04-13 5 WAR EXPENDITURE. Ottawa, April 11. In the Canadan House cf Commons, Sir Robert Borden stated that tho war expenditure of Car ada hitherto was $836,000,000. The expenditure in th' current year was estimated st $516,000,000 including $443,000,000 of military xp nditore, of which $225,000,000 would be expended abroad, wh.le61 words
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Article49 1918-04-13 5 MAINTENANCE MEASURES. London, April 12. A St. John’s (Newfoundland) telegram says the Legislature meets on April 23rd to consider measures to maintain th strength of the Newfoundland Regimen'. An Order in Council Las been issued forbidding the departure from tl a Colony of all eligible unmarried mac.49 words
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Article25 1918-04-13 5 Paris, Arril 12. The Siamese Minister presented the membeis of the Siamese mission to President Poincare, who congratulated them upon their work.25 words
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Article34 1918-04-13 5 CZECH DEMONSTRATION. London, April 11. A Vienna message says a monster Czech demonstration against Count Czernin is being organised at Prague. The Premier had an audience of the Emperor in regard to it.34 words
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Article13 1918-04-13 5 Amsterdam, April 11. Count Czernin hurriedly returned to Vienna from Bukharest.13 words
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Article227 1918-04-13 5 THE AGE LIMIT. London, April 12. In the House of Commons, on the Committee stage on the M&n-Power Bill, an amendment to substitute for the age-limit 48, for 51, was defeated by 262 votes to 152. Guillotine Resolution. London, April 11. A guillotine resolution regarding the Manpower Bill227 words
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Article102 1918-04-13 5 THE REPORT. London, April 12. The Irish Convention report has been issued. The majority favoured a Coustiiution consisting of a Senate of 64 and a House of Commons of 200, the National, idts guaranteeing the Unionists 40 per cent. of the membership of the House of Coalmens,102 words
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Article248 1918-04-13 5 A TRAGIC INDICTMENT. London, April 12. The report of the Committee, presided ever by Mr. Justice Younger on the enemy treatment of British war prisoners on the western front, consti*utes another tragic record of German brutality and calculated deception. It shows that war prisoners werj systematically248 words
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Article67 1918-04-13 5 200 VESSELS LEAVE HELSINGFORS. Petrograd, April 11. The first squadron of the Russian Baltic Fleet, composed of battleships and cruisers, has arrived at Kronstadt from Helsingfors. The sec nd squadron, comprising torpedo boats and submarines, is reported off Kronstadt. The third squadron, transports and armed merchant ships,67 words
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Article20 1918-04-13 5 Paris, April 11. The long-range bombardment of Paris yesterday hit a creche, killing four and wounding 21.20 words
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Article167 1918-04-13 5 HINDENBURG’S CHANGED VIEWS, London, April 11. The reduction in the sinkings is associated with the German offensive. It is re-called that Marshal von Hindenburg tacitly admitted the failure of submarinism when he asmrei the Socialist delegation in Berlin a few weeks ago that the offensive in the west was167 words
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Article34 1918-04-13 5 London, April 12. Italian arrivals last week were 344 and the sailings 319. The sinkings were one steamer over 1,500 tons and three sailing ships, of which one was over 100 tons.34 words
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Article128 1918-04-13 5 The following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter:— Week ended. Arrivals. Sailing*. Sa*k. Sailing Stea» ships, era. 2nd Dec. 862 338 0 1 9th Dec. 369 0 16th Dec. 384 333 3 0 23rd Dec. —3 V 30th Dec. —IS sth Jan.128 words
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Article210 1918-04-13 5 THE LICHNOWSKY AFFAIR. Amsterdam, April 12. The arrest of Captain Bedtfelde, of the German General Staff, for incitement to high treason in connection wi h Prince Lichnowsky’s memorandum, is announced iu Germany. Though the inspired press asserts that the prosecution io-only indirectly connected with the Lichnowaky affair210 words
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Article65 1918-04-13 5 STATEMENT IN THE COMMONSLondon, April 11. In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil stated that owing to murders of Japanese at Vladivostock by bands of robbers, British and Japanese warships at Vladivostok landed parties to protect the British Consulate and Japanese subjects. The Government had no reason to65 words
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Article54 1918-04-13 5 Washington, April 12. President Wilson, in a proclamation directs the taking over of all coastwise shipping lines at noon on April 13th by the railroads administration for operation during the period of the war. The proclamation says the ships will be devoted mainly for the transportation of54 words
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Article3925 1918-04-13 6 INCREASING TIN OUTPUTS. At the Federal Council meeting at Kuala Lumpur the Hon Mr Kenion asked :—Has the attention of G° r eminent been brought to the criticism of the President of the Selangor Branch of the F M S Chamber of Commerce on the decision of the3,925 words
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Article55 1918-04-13 6 8 a.m. Matins 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion; 1U a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese) 5 p.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Evensong. Hymns 197, 221, 252, and 499. Psalms Soaper and Wesley; Magnificat Nunc Dimittis, Stainer’s Parisien. Wednesday, 10 am. Matins and Litany. Friday, 6 p.m. Evensong and55 words
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36 1918-04-13 6 Northam Road. 9 a.m.—Children’s Service and Sacrament of Baptism. 6 p.m.—Public Worship. Preacter: Rev. D. J. Ross m.a. Hymns —673, 419, 340, 520, 516. Choir Practice on Friday evening at 7 o’clock.36 words
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Article33 1918-04-13 6 Fitzgerald Memorial Methodist Church (corner of Anson and Burmah Roads) —Sunday April 14th, Sunday School 8 am. Epworth I,eague 7.15 pm., Evening Worship 8 p.m. Speaker—The Rev. B. J. Baughman.33 words
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Article27 1918-04-13 6 Sunday, April 14.—Second Sunday after Easter, Low Mass 6.15 a.m., High Mass 8 am., Vespers, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 5 p.m.27 words
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Article64 1918-04-13 6 Sunday, April 14.—Second Sunday affrr Easter, Holy Communion 6.30 a.m. High Mass Sermon, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, McAlister Road.—High Mass, Sermon, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m. Church of the Immaculate Conception, Pulau Tikus.—High64 words
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Article51 1918-04-13 6 April 13.—Kuala Sidim Rubber Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 11.30 a.m. April 14.—Penang Swimming Club, Monthly Competitions, 11.30 a m. April 18.—Parit Perak Rubber Co., Ltd., Adjourned General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 12.15 p.m. April 27.—Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association, General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 11.3051 words
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Article278 1918-04-13 6 iiiau sue may oe permiiie** won and get back all she lost. —“Philade phia North American.” A Kuala Lumpur > Charge. A Malay named Darup charged afc-the Kuala Lumpur Police Court before Mr. A. W. Just (Magistrate) on April 10 with enticiag away a married woman, Eva Landricks. tjieiiiau sue may oe permiiie** . won and get back all she lost.—“Philade phia North American.” - 278 words
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Advertisement367 1918-04-13 6 Field Metthel Haigi recent Tjr (L communiques. f Reaching their objective has al j a ff /A > 3 ways been a dis- t X T/ f tinguishing feature < tf 'II I of avons- ff known as the tyres ff H 1 Mil 4 r X that “get there.**367 words
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Article1581 1918-04-13 7 THE ANNUAL MEETING. The ninth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Kuala Sidim Rubber Co., Ltd., was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, to-day. Mr. M m. Duncan, Chairman of the Directors, presided and the others present were Messrs. G. J. M. Keulemans, G.1,581 words
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193 1918-04-13 7 The adjourned extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Perak River Valley Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the Registered Offices of the Company, No. 9, Union Street, Penang, to-day at 12-30 p.m. The following were in attendance, viz Mr. W. Duncan (in193 words
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Article24 1918-04-13 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $152.00 per picul, buyers. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £322 three months.24 words
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Article112 1918-04-13 7 The result of mining operations during the month of December, was as follows Tin ore won, pls 201 96, value $15,742.27, sundry revenue $3,520.92.—T0tal revenue $19,263.29; Leas mining and develop ment expenses $9,343.42, mine administration, and general charges $3,308.89, taxes and royalties $4,646.44, bead office112 words
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Article423 1918-04-13 7 Messrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang, port as follows: The general tone of the Share Market throughout the past week has been good with a fair volume of business passing in all Sections. Rubbers continue to display an upward tendency due to a demand for shares brought about423 words
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Article298 1918-04-13 7 M.M.” Samsu Prosecutions. The following cases were heard by Mr. Forrer in the Taiping Police Court last week On April 3, Inspector Miller charged one Foong Yong Poh with having sold five bottles of samsu without a licence at the Waterfalls during the recent Chetty festival. Mr. Velge,—“ M.M.” - 298 words
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Article73 1918-04-13 7 Mr. J. C. Peter has received the following for the benefit of the British Red Cross Society funds, which he acknowledges with thanks Mrs. Lim Boon Keng, one pearl brooch. Mrs. Cooke-Yarborough, one necklace seed pearls. Gifts will be exhibited before being sent home. S.T.” The “London73 words
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Article171 1918-04-13 7 [To thb Editob of thb “Pinang Gmm.” Sir, —Should the registration of mar. riages be enforced a large number of the unfortunate daughters of so-called civilized Chinese women would probably remain husbandless and childless, because a of ordinary intelligence will not sign for a partner in life, one171 words
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404 1918-04-13 7 [To the Editor of thb “Pinang Gazbttb.”] Sir,—l shall feel obliged if ycu will accept a short letter from me on the subject of Mr. Cheah Kee Ee’s proposed Registration of Chinese Marriages. We must confess to ourselves that the silly and vulgar abuse of Spectator404 words
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Article122 1918-04-13 7 [To thb Editor of thb “Pinang Gaxbttb.”] Sir, —Kindly allow me just a small space in your journal to tell the advocates of Anti-Manism that their hypocritical professions—with a view to elicit the good opinion of men, are nothing short of disgusting. Let them do something to set an122 words
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Article68 1918-04-13 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 p.m. to-day 1. Selection Yashmak ...Allan 2. Polka Wot Cher ...Crook 3. Selection From the Ballet Girl ...Retford 4. Waltz Bleue ...Margis 5. Big Small Drum ...Morona 6. March The Royal Salute.68 words
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