Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 December 1925
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1925-12-22 1 Pinang Gazette CHRISTMAS NUMBER 1925. ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 294. VOL. LXXXIII. TUESDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 1925. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement553 1925-12-22 1 x x D I WHITEWAY’S WHITEAWAY’S I XMAS BAZAAR XMAS BAZAAR I 5 iJI and TOYLAND se g AND TOYLAND. P -raij J Jfi Jl| B®' •»1 KM Bring the children along. Only two <> X For the last few weeks our store has I JBM fjlfc iffi Jffif more553 words
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Article1825 1925-12-22 2 IN QUEST OF THE CHRISTMAS GIFT. By Helen Greig Souter The burning question of the moment which dwarfs all others in the estimation of ninety per cent of womankind is that of finding gifts for family and friends, and according to their temperament, they treat the quest1,825 words
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Advertisement116 1925-12-22 2 Turkeys I and Hams For X’mas Delivery i 4 Customers are advised to r r book their requirements early J giving approximate weights 5 r required. J t Singapore Coed Storage i J COMPANY. LIMITED. J J PENANG. S S 6 wW^******** 1 > r 5 Fraser Neave, Ltd. I116 words
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Advertisement133 1925-12-22 2 sfe i J From the I t Original Recipe I 1746 jll Welcomed at f < gatherings of J connoisseurs every i KffiilH Christmas for J t 179 years, i H Place WHITE HORSEi on your own table and insure the good J l r A cheer of your party.133 words
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Advertisement293 1925-12-22 3 HAVE YOU TR|ED Ready Mixed Cocktails TT T D n D r j GORDON’S In the Shaker Bottle. 1 L DUKU I I T> 12' 12 T) O 1 Obtainable in the following Recipes:— X X |J[’7 I I I/ MARTINI. f 1 DRY MARTINI i$ A Fine Light Danish293 words
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Article, Illustration1970 1925-12-22 4 D. GOULDING - BY D. GOULDING. “Of course- it's utter balderdash; toininy-rot—bunkum “And every other unconvincing epithet you can think of,’’ laughed Tolle-ton, “yet, say what you will, that yarn’s lasted a solid century hereabouts and hasn’t been taught out yet!” “Then f can only retaliate,” Master ton was1,970 words
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Article227 1925-12-22 4 Shall we ever, one wonders, see a.mn such Arctic Christmases as our fathers, of past centuries experience At Yniletide in 1814. for example, the weather was so Arctic that it was I’ 1 l ie to hold a fair on rhe Thames b e t pn London227 words
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Advertisement164 1925-12-22 4 S We wish our Patrons S a very happy X’mas and Bright New Year pleasing preset] is for f X’MAS >» > I NEW YEAR j I When choosing a gift remember it’s v not the value that counts so much, as 1 the judgment used in selecting it. The164 words
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Article666 1925-12-22 5 1 am sure it was a man who first brought out the axiom that one must not look a gift horse in the mouth. It is ven hard, indeed, to obey this maxim vhen receiving some presents. You w iri hardly help feeling slightly resentful when some666 words
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Article626 1925-12-22 5 Fashion seems to have swung back a decade in the revived popularity of dainty and decorative trifles for the dressing table. The majority of women would simply love to (have a pin-cushion that masquerades as a Victorian lady complete with crinoline and curls. Indeed, all women seem to626 words
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Article571 1925-12-22 5 A. R. F - A. R. F. It needs more thoughtfulness '"‘than half the world dreams of,” if the choice of Christmas presents for Nurseryland is to meet with approval. After all, even the small people of nur seryland have their own individual tastes, their own distinctive likes and dislikes, in the571 words
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Article220 1925-12-22 5 When the Briton sits happily down to his Christmas fare of good roast beef, turkey or goose, and plum pudding, he would doubtless turn up a very superior nose at the kick-shaws’ which appeal so strongly to the Yule-tide appetite of his Continental neighbours. He would smile220 words
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Article312 1925-12-22 5 BY THE REV. R. J. CAMPBELL, D,D. It is sometimes said that the ancient Christmas spirit is passing, that the festival no longer exercises tip? spell oYf?,r the imaginations of young and qld that it used to do, and that the family gatherings for which it was312 words
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Advertisement38 1925-12-22 5 the GUAN PHARMACY, ltd. I 5 255 255 a, Penang Road, Penang. I s DISPENSING CHEMISTS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS 5 A SPECIALITY SUPPLIES OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS TO S ESTATES, HOSPITALS, SHIPPING AND MINING.38 words
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Article1721 1925-12-22 6 A CHRISTMAS SERMON. By Booth Tarkington. The happiest man I have ever known may be seen almost any day in the year by motorists who pass through our vil lage. No matter what the weather, he will be found in the square, engaged in being cheerful, for he1,721 words
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Article855 1925-12-22 6 HAT HAPPENED ON A FROSTY CHRISTMAS DAY. By H. A. R The little Bungalow nestles snugly amongst the pines half-way up the hillside near an old temple. The forest closes around it on all sides, and the world beyond is only visible in little glimpses throughBy H. A. R - 855 words
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Advertisement72 1925-12-22 6 We Wish OUR MANY FRIENDS and CUSTOMERS A Merry Xmas AND A Happy and Prosperous New Year lOUR BUSINESS MOTTO —“Only the best is good enough”—applies to both goods and service, and has been upheld through all the years J of depression. It still holds good for the more prosperous72 words
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Article1420 1925-12-22 7 A GLIMPSE AT THE CUSTOMS OF OLDEX DAYS. (From The “Statesman Of the many delights associated with Christmas none, perhaps, make such a general appeal to both young and old as the Christmas Tree. Its selection and -übsequent dressing are matters of por tentious importance1,420 words
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Article881 1925-12-22 7 T. H. HOW A BASHFUL BACHELOR PROPOSED. A riot of tinsel, tissue and spangles of ribbons and silks as many-hued as the rainbow Christmas toys, knick-knacks and curios scattered about in teng of thousands, as if poured out of some gigantic and magical cornucopia ChristmasT. H. - 881 words
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Advertisement172 1925-12-22 7 THIS CHRISTMAS J GIVE BOOKS! When you are in doubt about a suitable gift for the young, you cannot do better than select one from the following J A Rnua l Adventure Annual Champion Annual Girl Guides’ Book 5 v c UI^ S nnua Chatterbox Annual Empire Annual for Girls172 words
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Article1082 1925-12-22 8 BIG BEN IN BURMA. Mr. J. A. P. Stuart of Mergui writes to The Times to the effect that in Mergui, a short time ago, with a three valve receiving-set he heard Big Ben <OOO miles away strike twelve at midnight. On another occasion when he had1,082 words
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Article169 1925-12-22 8 THE NEW ADVISER. (From Our Own Correspondent).Alor Star. December 21 The Hon. Mr. A. S. Haynes. Acting British Resident Perak, now appointed to thegadi of the local Advisership arrived in the State yesterday and was received ceremonially» Motoring from the Province he arrived at noon at the Balai169 words
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Article260 1925-12-22 8 POSTAL NOTIFICATION. On Christmas Day the General Post Office will be closed. The Savings Bank and Money Order Branch will also be closed. The Government Telegraph Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 am. and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be no issue260 words
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Article98 1925-12-22 8 KEDAH BRANCH OF PLANTERS’ SOCIETY. Under the auspices of the Kedah Branch of the Incorporated Socieiy ol Planters, a successful Fancy Dress Dance was held in the Sungei Patani Club, last Saturday. Over 150 people were present, including guests from Penang, Alor Star, Kulim and other districts.98 words
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Article1175 1925-12-22 8 Saffrey-Holmes. CH ARMING CEREMON Y. The wedding of Mr. Phillip Wallis Saffrey, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Saffrey, 10 Clifton Gardens, Maida Hill, London, and Miss Mary Banks Holmes, third daughter of Dr. and Mrs. I Holmes, of Oakfield,” Liverpool. which took place in St.1,175 words
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Article526 1925-12-22 8 DUTIABLE TOBACCO. Mr. R. A. E. Clark, ot the Government Monopolies, chargel one Ho Ah Pok before Mr. C. W. A. Sennett, m the Police I Court, Penang, this morning with being |in possession of dutiable tobacco, to wit, 77 tins of Sze Hee cigarettes, on the Swettenham526 words
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Advertisement34 1925-12-22 8 Printed and Pubh.-hc ■> ..p ISA »u HINCHCLIFEE LaNCASTLK T Qg ee Gazette” Press. 1 nibtv of G eor ge 9. Union Street, in the Mur.t- f ab gtfgits Town, Penang, in the Colony Settlerasnts.34 words
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Miscellaneous564 1925-12-22 8 P.G. CROSS-WORDS PUZZLES. PRIZE MONEY DOUBLED. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER. Closing Date Thursday, December 31. We p iblish below our ’Xmas Cross-Words Puzzle which has been sp ci illy compiled for the Pniamj Gazette by one of our readers. In presenting the puzzle to our readers we are assailed by a564 words
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Article, Illustration1433 1925-12-22 9 “A WIRELSS CHRISTMAS ASHLEY STERNE CALLING. Hullo, everybody! Ashley Sigismund 'l'rne (LASS) calling the British Empire f' a little light dissertation upon peace mid pudding, hells and beef, carols and «'ackers, sausages and sodamint; e\ei.\ thing, in fact, which pertains to what I may call the Festive Season.1,433 words
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Article460 1925-12-22 9 R. B. Ince - R. B. Ince. Last year I spent Christmas in Italy. As 1 sit by the blazing logs my thoughts drift, back to the land of sunshine and macaroni People tell you <that the Christmas spirit is not to be captured any where but in England. That is460 words
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Article153 1925-12-22 9 It is the plain duty of every unde whose nephew» and nieces are under twelve to take them to the Christmas pantomime. The ideal uncle is fat, pink and cheerful. His laugh bubbles up like fi esh water from a spring. He has, of course, plenty of153 words
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Advertisement324 1925-12-22 9 GRAND DISPLAY OF GIFT BOOKS AND TOYS FOR X’MAS. GET YOUR REQUIREMENTS FROM US EARLY AS! WE HAVE THE LARGEST SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM. ESh wW 1 O I rXY "P® pMKssM nWw j k"rwin t?kxwu AA~ K\ i 5 gyaoai I h'MOra r < r Plice si-8o $3.00 ZLT_t_a324 words
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Article43 1925-12-22 10 DALTON.—Oti Friday, December 11, 1925. at Snbur Rubber Estates, Ltd., Batu Kuran, to Mr. and Mrs. H. Goring Dalton, a daughter. WALTON.—(N»<- Bertie Pearce) on December 17th. 1925. at tho Maternity Hospital. Singapore, wife of Robert V. Walton, Penang, of a daughter.43 words
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Article44 1925-12-22 10 Saffep.y—Holmes :—On the 21st Dt c-mber,at St. George’s Church. Penang. Philip Wallis, son of M>. and Mrs. F. J. Salfery 10. Clifton Gardens. Maida Hill. London, to Mary Banks, third daughter of Doctor Isaac Holmes and Mrs. Holmes, ot Ellei House, Oakfield, Liverpool.44 words
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Article391 1925-12-22 10 To a great oxtent the present day conditions of the world—if we except the spirit of Locarno —are a direct repudiation of the great lesson taught by the founder of Christianity s une two thousand years ago. It is right, therefore, that at this season of the dying year391 words
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Article717 1925-12-22 10 Omnia Gallia, said Julius Caesar, in tres partes divisa est. So is the lot of the law reporter to-day. He may have to report a case that is all law, a case that is law and fact, or a case that is all fact. We find the first717 words
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Article477 1925-12-22 10 Christmas comes but once a year. Its advent makes me feel so drear: Doubtful irhisky, doubtful beer: 11 'ho the deuce said ('hristmas Cheer 3 We are indebted—we use the word indebted for want of a better—to a cynical old bachelor for the above misquotation The only477 words
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Article1351 1925-12-22 10 J. J. BREBNER - MAKING THE MOST OF FIRST CALL. BY J. J. BREBNER. Judicious calling at bridge counts for almost as much as clever play and there is no doubt that for a long time bidding proceeded on too conservative lines. My general criticism of the calls by the average1,351 words
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Article54 1925-12-22 10 The General Produce, Beach Street, Penang, repor following prices were rea auction room to day: Good F.A.Q. j gi9oi Ribbed Smoked Sheet »1 F.A.Q. do 4 183 Low F.A.Q. do The following were the 9 tions in London on Deceuw f > Smoked Sheet Plantation Ist latex crepe54 words
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Advertisement326 1925-12-22 10 I UNDER THE MOST DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGES OF H. R. H. THE X DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. T. S& R H PRINCE PRINCESS OF TECK. W»pfipr%T/ «ON V X By Appointment B Appointment < To ESTABLISHED 1872 To H. M. the King of Siam. H. H the Sultan of Johore. 7-. XMAS326 words
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Advertisement77 1925-12-22 10 H. <£ O. CHRISTMAS EVE. Thursday 24th December. X’-nas Dinner and Cinderella Dance. X’inas Crackers. Tickets $3. BOXKG NIG Srurdiy 26th December Dinner and Dance. Carnival Novelties. Tickets $4. NEW YEAR’S EVE. Thursday 31st December. Special Dinner and Fancy Dress Ball. Supper. Parisian Novelties. Tickets $5. Booki g for the77 words
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Miscellaneous27 1925-12-22 10 I IDE FABLES. To-Day. High Water. Low Water. 4.27 a.m. 11.36 a.m. 6.26 p.m. 12.6 p.tn. To Morrow. •’> 36 a.m. 12.6 a.m. 7 56 p.m. 1.48 p.m.27 words
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Article1164 1925-12-22 11 Safeguarding Industries. IRAQ BOUNDARY AND MOSUL. London, December 21. Replying to questions, Mr. Stanley ,;;jAvii. ‘id that the Civil Research of the House of Commons had at length the application of Osteel industry for protection under 'he Safeguarding Industries Act. The rvmmitt heard many witnesses repres„nting the1,164 words
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Article160 1925-12-22 11 .—Renter. Balancing 1926 Budget. ADDITIONAL TAXIS. Paris, December 20. The Chamber, in the closing debate on ynan affairs, passed a vote of confidence in the Government by 300 votes to *9 and approved, by 420 votes to 35 the instructions given to M. de Jouvenal. According t o.—Renter. - 160 words
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Article81 1925-12-22 11 Reuter. AUSTRALIAN RECORD AGAINST NEW ZEALAND. Melbourne, December 20. Playing on the Australian side against New Zealand, H. L. Hendry increased his Saturday’s score of 213 to 325 not out, including 26 fours. The total at this stage read 592 for 7 wickets when Australia declared. In a magnificent. Reuter. - 81 words
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Article28 1925-12-22 11 —Reuter. APPEAL TO BE LODGED. London, December 20. It is officially stated that it has been decided to appeal in the Hayley Morris case. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article162 1925-12-22 11 '—Reuter. Complaint Against Britain. IMPORT TARIFFS. Washington, Drcember 20. The House of Representatives adopted Mr. Tilson’s rubber nr tion, cabled earlier. A supporter of the motion, in a speech, complained of Britain openly proclaiming her intention to collect four milliard dollars from America in increased rubber prices'—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article95 1925-12-22 11 Reuter. SOVIET ATTITUDE TOWARDS CHINA. Berlin, December 20. In the course of an interview, M. Tchitcherin supported the Turkish standpoint in face of the Mosul decision, and stressed the dangers likely to arise. He hoped the other governments would use their influence to bring Britain to a moreReuter. - 95 words
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Article28 1925-12-22 11 Reuter. Washington. December 20. The House of Representatives has passed a resolution authorising the Government to participate in the narcotics conference at Philadelphia in June.—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article208 1925-12-22 11 CO N V ENT ORPHANS. Christmas Treat. Six hundred little hearts will beat the happier in Penang this Christmas because of the kindly thought and charity of others. Six hundred tiny tots of Penang will be happy because they are not forgotten. Have you helped to make208 words
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Article649 1925-12-22 11 At Whiteaway’s. TYPICAL CHRISTMAS SCENE. With rubber and tin fetching good values, despite the fall in the price of the former during the last few days, prosperity reigns everywhere and, without being too optimistic, we can look forward to a better Yule-tide season this year and649 words
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Article102 1925-12-22 11 —Reuter. U. S. NAVAL IMPROVEMENTS. Washington, December 20. Mr. Stephens, a member of the House of Representatives, and one of the members of the Congressional Committee which visited the Hawaiian Islands last summer, has recommended to the House Committee on Naval Affaiis many improvements at Pearl Harbour, including—Reuter. - 102 words
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Advertisement14 1925-12-22 11 The Pinan/j will not be issued on Friday and Saturday. December 25 and 26.14 words
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Advertisement72 1925-12-22 11 PENANG CONVENT. CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR ORPHANS. Mr. Harold Dove gratefully acknowledges the following additional donations. Anonymous S2a Revd. G. Dexter Allen 5 Anon. 10 J. Caldwell Esq. 20 R. O. G. 20 W. J. Gallagher Esq. 20 E. B. Davis Esq. 25 S. G. P. J. P. Souter Esq. 1072 words
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Advertisement216 1925-12-22 11 Borneo Motors Ltd. OFFER THE GREETINGS OF THE SEASON AND VALUE FOR MONEY IN THEIR RANGE OF NEW CARS J Austin 7 $1,500 Austin 12 $3,175 Deferred Clyno $2,200 Te r f ms J Chrysler 4 $2,350 desired. 5 Chrysler 6 $3,500 x Sorvice Chevrolet $1,500 after t Hupmobiie 6216 words
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Article, Illustration1284 1925-12-22 12 WHO DID KILL COCK ROBIN? As they passed the wood on their way from school to their home, Freddy told his little sister Betty that he did not like the big trees. “They just look as though Red Riding Hood’s wolf could hide behind them,” he said.1,284 words
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208 1925-12-22 12 “Some of my happiest Yuletide memories”, says Dame Ellen Terry, “go back to the time when I was a tiny mite roaming all over the country with my father and mother, who were strolling actors. Those were days of poverty and hardship, when the family purse208 words
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Article1081 1925-12-22 12 A YULETIDE GREETING THAT BROUGHT £40,000. Sir Adolf Tuck, head of the world-fam-ous firm of Clhristmaa card manufacturers, tells many a romantic story in which the Christmas card plays the leading role —among them the following. Two lovers had had a serious quarrel over some trifle1,081 words
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Article258 1925-12-22 12 In Italy. Santa Claus assumes a female guise and. as La Befano, steals softh to the children's bedsides to fill their stock itigs with reasonable gifts, there is. to>. an Italian ceremony called Zopata, when it ns customary for persons to hide presents in the258 words
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Article237 1925-12-22 12 THE KING OF FOODS Plum pudding," said a well-kn"'' 1 physician to the writer, "is I!e r most misunderstood and maligne man’s banefactors. To condemn it -gastronomic terror is base ingiatitui inspired by sheer ignorance- It 1S a matter of fact, the King of Why what could be237 words
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Advertisement75 1925-12-22 12 XMAS j BAZAAR j Various articles just unpacked for the Christmas BIG REDUCTION IN PRICES. J K. INAGI Co. i S 424-426, Chulia Street, 4 PENANG. I i F I Osaka Co. GENERAL MERCHANTS S No. 233. PENANG ROAD. iXmas Toyland: J NOW OPEN Great varieties of the latest novelties.75 words
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Advertisement205 1925-12-22 12 LOVE SPELLS OF YULETIDE. Christmas-tide is said to be richer in love spells and omens than any other period of the year, [t is, according to tradition, the season when good fairies permit curious maidens to have a privileged peep into the future. If a girl takes a seat, on205 words
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Article574 1925-12-22 13 f Stilton, of 'tie F. M. S. Railways, isd e oat by the I’. &O. M. Malwa. 31 Barr leaves Ipoh to-day for Sin„ore prior to going to England for a long early next year. Heater annonncr s the <1 atb of Profess Edward Sylvi-ter Morse, the574 words
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Article94 1925-12-22 13 Ihe death has occurred, says a Reuter 11 essage from Paris, of M. Felix Jules Meline. m ex-Pr* mier of France. M. Meline, who was born at Vosges., in 1838, was to the General Assembly Vosges) in 1872. He was reflected :or Rem remont in94 words
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Article102 1925-12-22 13 the Esplanade from 6 p. m. 7 p. m. De: th or Glory Sehnhardt 3 i Valh Tn the Moonlight Parish x Ti Don’t bring Lulu Brown Madame Pompadour Fall dae Step By the Light of the Stars Shay r od Save The King. The Race Course was102 words
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Article640 1925-12-22 13 municipal murders. To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir,—lt was, with great interest and internal relief, that I read the result of he inquiry on Saturday last concerning the death of a Municipal coolie to find that our Municipal Fathers are not quite as brutal as you suggested640 words
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443 1925-12-22 13 To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.’’] Sir,—There is an English Schoo] situat'd between the Sub-Post Office and the ’olice Station at Dato Kramat Road and •ua with quite seeming uninterestedness laving no consideration for the conveni 'lice of the boys of the neighbourhood or ’or443 words
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Article143 1925-12-22 13 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy <k Co.'s share list at I p.m. to-day Yesterday T<,-day E x f x RW.< V i 1 t < 7 r r i c. J c i c c. Mining. Batane P 72A 75 7'i 7 A143 words
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Article148 1925-12-22 13 The following are the changes in the report of THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED for to-day:— Rubber Shares. Buyers Sellers. Allenby Rubber Co $3 5 $3.7 Bassett Rubber Co 1.75 2.00 cum Batu Lintang Rubber 1.55 1.65 Broga Rubber Estates 1.75 1.85 Connemara Ltd 2.55 2.7 U Kundong148 words
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Article34 1925-12-22 13 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE) S. R. Sheet IIS cfs per pound per pl. 197 33 No. 1 Ci-pe I It» c/s per pound per pl. sr.)4.t’»t’» steady. (By Courtesy oj Messrs. Alien Dennys.)34 words
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Article102 1925-12-22 13 The Slrads Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following prices, on December 18: London. Spot £2Bl. Uh Ip LI 3 m/s. buying 277.2. G 3 selling ~277 7.6 ~0.7.6 Local. December 19: Singapore sold 150 tons at $l3.* 8 Penang buyers no sellers at sl39g. lhe Eastern Smelting Co..102 words
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Article129 1925-12-22 13 CELEBK.ATION ARRANGEMENTS. A meeting of Irishmen was held in the Liberary of the Ipoh Club last Tuesday, to make arrangements for the celebration of St. Patlick’s Day next year. The meeting finally decided to hold a Fancy I ress Dance on March 17. Steps are to be129 words
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Article91 1925-12-22 13 Dec 28 Hockey iue, ChampinH v Re>t of L‘-ague, Esnlana L*. 28 Inter-State Rugger: Penang vs. Negri Sembilan at Penang. Jan. 2—Rugger: Gopeng and Kampai v. 1 poh at Gopei g. 9, 12. 14 A- 16 —Penang New Year R ce Meeting. 12--Penang Assizes. 16—“ Malaya” Rugger Cup91 words
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Advertisement241 1925-12-22 13 New Advertisements. NOTICES. m v. “GLENSHIEL” Voy. 4 Consignees of cargo per the above vessel from Europe are hereby notified that the Survey of Cargo landed in a damaged condition will be h< 1 I on I'liursday, the 24th instant at 2-30 p.m in P. H. B. Godown No. 4.241 words
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Advertisement178 1925-12-22 13 Tanaka Co. I i Sole Agents for Morinaga’s Confectioneries, x the Kaneko Electric Torches and Batteries. X r GENERAL STOREKEEPERS. J 168-171, CAMPBELL STREET, PENANG. S Latest Novelties of Toys in f modern and beautifu J S designs —High class goods. J X Visit our Show Rooms, before x S178 words
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Miscellaneous15 1925-12-22 13 MOON’S PHASES. December. First Quarter, 22nd, at 6.08 p.m. Full Moon, 30th, at 9.01 a.m.15 words
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Article, Illustration2529 1925-12-22 14 HISTORIC PICTURES AT THE LIBRARY. Penang Island and Town. Originally named Prince of .A) ales Island, and George Town. These designations have fallen into disuse. The word Penang is new applied to the Island as well as the Town. The meaning of the name Pulau Pinang2,529 words
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675 1925-12-22 14 Some Christ ma s Recipes for the Cook. the icing OF H;!is TMAS The following rules should be nk when icing cakes:— e Served Pass the icing Bugar th sieve, taking care ‘M t t gh a hair spoon are perfectly J..,, and Strain the lemon b. f For butter675 words
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Advertisement574 1925-12-22 15 XIVIAS GIFTS I GIFTS OF DISTINCTION AT “THE GEORGETOWN” -or The Ladies:- T For Men:- Alabaster Puff Bowls jk WILKINSON’S SAFETY RAZORS. J v (Made by The Wilkinson Sword Company.) OwS? ln Several Beautiful Shades Complete with Pnff $4 95 the finest razor in the world, s f J gggSi574 words
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Article1582 1925-12-22 16 (Jerald Devine was glad to res’:. He had only just managed to scramble i.p the perpendicular fiides of an abysmal crevass of ice which had taken him ma».\ hours during the worst blizzard for thiitx years to climb, so was now fain to revt I in the1,582 words
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Article448 1925-12-22 16 (BY A BACHELOR.) To every man who does not possess a wife and family—or. at any rate, a family in the shape of a “home”—a tremendous question presents itself year by year. That question is: What shall I do for Christmas? Every year the month of December448 words
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459 1925-12-22 16 By Mark Stuyvesant. In Germany, as in most European coun tries before the Reformation, many young women of noble and aristocratic families entered convents if they did not marry exceedingly young. Catherine von Bora was one of these German girls who took459 words
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Advertisement91 1925-12-22 16 I NO XMAS PARTY I IS COMPLETE WITHOUT MUSIC A “Robinson” Piano or a “Columbia Grafonola” will give joy to all. They make ideal i XMAS GIFTS T/■ J S Robinson Pianos Columbia Grafo- a S I r I range in price nolas are mod- Jgjpjj ISgIIMI j L iM91 words
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Advertisement73 1925-12-22 17 I <!>■ 57 A HEINZ 4 Tomato jg@j <\K 4A. jjr A'*'' <fe i < <**—© 1 howsT L B HB HEINZ s S I 57 B_~jliM **SsSiS. S Baked jM t m r t “SI MMK 4 IPa» ■RW- 1 S t anAstrw ■—> i® w«m if 4-W f73 words
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Article, Illustration2860 1925-12-22 18 Vincent Cornier - By Vincent Cornier. To Sir Giles Ayreton, the Master of Ayreton. it seemed that his great house was waiting—waiting for something or for someone. Why, he did not know only the impression was profoundly with him. A sense of expectant stillness seemed to brood above that beautiful2,860 words
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Article1376 1925-12-22 18 Martin Eglise - CHRISTMAS WITH THE GREAT DIARIST. By Martin Eglise. Remembering the weaknesses of Mr. Pepys, his love of a good meal and his readiness for a spree, the thought of a Christmas with the great diarist of the seventeenth century, is, at first, alluring. The fact remains,1,376 words
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Article180 1925-12-22 18 The American Croesus is ne l j e than when he is lavishing regai a-' gifts on the woman he loves Christmas morning, the "iie ol ■•nknown Wall Street millionaire awaiting her on the breakfast casket containing a rope of F' ef exquisite colour and shape,180 words
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Article2002 1925-12-22 19 Wilkinson Sherren - A HUMAN STORY. Old John’s Faith. By Wilkinson Sherren. Purely. l>avid will come home this Christmas?’' John ami Mary Phillips had exri'wd this hope for more years than v cared to remember. fheir fidelity to {l fond dolusion had '"wnie a by word in Hen.'wood, the little2,002 words
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Article211 1925-12-22 19 Mrs. Rosta Forbes, the famous explorer and writer, has had not a few remarkable Christmases, but, she says, “none more memorable than that of 1920. 1 was in tho sandy wastes of the Sahara, with only a handful of natives for companions and we had barely211 words
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Article168 1925-12-22 19 M ho put the first candles on the first Christmas Tree? If anybody could tell us that we might know more about the origins of the great religions of the world. All we know is that tho custom of decorating trees at Christmas time goes back168 words
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