Straits Echo, 27 December 1904

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo OAILV CHRONICLL OF EVbNTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 29#,
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    47 1 Birth. On *1-1* instant, at Itauli. Pahang, the wife of C. if. Cormac. of a «laughter. Marriaok. On 15th Dec. at Hongkong. Thomas Charles, eldest son of Thomas J. Downing, of Ickleton. Cambridgeshire, to Gertrude Maud, only daughter of the late Francis Milton, of London.
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    HIGH WATER
    42 1 For Weel ending Monday. .Jail. 2. It*» 5 am. I*. At. Tuesday 27th 4.4<i 5.05 Wednesday 28th... 5.30 5.53 Thursday 29th 0.20 (»45 Friday, 30th 7.10 7.35 Saturday, 81 at 8, 8.25 Sunday, Ist 8.50 015 Monday, 2nd 0.40 1i0.05
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    FIXTURES.
    48 1 I'o-KA V. 21st Day, llili Muon. Cricket, Sruga|K>re vg. Penang. Foot Ball P. C. C. v. S. C. C. Eaplanad» 5-30 p in. Tow n Jiu»<], Golf Club, 5-30 p m Public Holiday I o-m<t|< 11« .u 22ml Day I 111. M-»m. Town Bau«l, Kspl.inado, 5-30 |> in.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    48 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Senue 11 *1 l\ A U I Simla o Jon. Ilcnoil 7 Jon Ch ttmn 111 l.xira Service. Ul'l WAHH* j i > n: w u i Faima 110 llec. j Condi a lit ll,r Formosa 10 Jon. Socotra III Jon. BwiT Kut I'amamuH -V.
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    THE MOON.
    27 1 Last, Quarter l>ec. 29th 12 14 i\m G New Moon Jan. bill 1.12.8 a.m First Quarter... 14th 3.8.2 p.m. O Full Moon 21st, 2.9.4 i*.w
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    MAILS DUE.
    9 1 German Ilayern) 30 Dec China (Zalda) 30
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    Germany and Japan.
    792 1 COMMBROUL RIVALRY IN Til E Far EasT. •Ihe commercial rivalry of German V and Japan in the Far East formed the subject of a lecture delivered at a meeting of the German Colonial Society in Berlin on I9tli 'ultimo. The lecturer, Herr Woas, lias t ravel led
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    European Sugar Corner.
    409 1 RESULT uy THE SUG A K CONVENTION. Aiokd by (be Tory Government’s sugar i convention, a determined attempt is T**i.,g made to create a “corned’*» in sugar and force up rices to consumers in Great Britain. This is the warning of Mr. George Matliieson, the managing director
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    SHARES
    196 1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co., Ld! 13.— gale* Raub Australian Gold Miniug Go., Ld 4.25 notn. Redjang r«el»oiiij Gold Miuing Co., IA 2-10 butferg KathmaGold MiuingCo.,Ltd. (fully paid) s 10.— ■man. Bruseii 'i’iu Mining Co.. Ld. 2. *aleg Karaugau Tin Mining Co. \l).— ge/U ,g Kinta Tin Mines Ltd 10.50
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    PRODUCE.
    165 1 I**» j 7s. l**i«] teal J 7;i 1 it. Pepper l\V.i s«»i.*i >$ •»s> > o White l‘ep}x*i S 37.50 setter, Fraug Pepper shortly exGloves (picket!) ).*ected Mace Picking- 75 getter* Nutmegs lids 41. tiler* No. 1 810 loon Sugar < 2 no stock. Basket 10 sa/cg I'apioca Flour
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    EXCHANGE.
    123 1 Pknano, 24th December < Hy eouriegy nf the Chartered Jf tuk.j London Demand Bank ...1/11 4 4 months’sight Bank ..1 11,' 3 Credit -.‘l/11-^ 3 Documentary 1/1 1 J Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 145), 3 days’ sight, Private 1474 Bombay, Demand Bank 1454 3 days’ sight Private 147‘ Mad
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      277 1 Capri, I ta. s.s. 2.788, lielsito, 24th Dec., Sins;!»pore. 22ml iKc., Gen., I». M> Co. Both, Dut. 827. Potjewyd, 20th Dec., Olehleh, 24th Dec., Geii., —H. f,. Co. I Pin Skno, Br. s.s. 878, Davidson, 20th I)ec., r Singapore, 24th Dec., Gen., —Quail Beng Kee. Purnka, Bj. 8.8. 2,127,
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      DEPARTURES.
      80 1 27th December. Cornelia, for Deli. Pnrnea, for Port Swetteuham. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow anil Amoy. Tate Tony, for Asabau. Petrel, for Langkat anil Pangkalan Braudan Jin Ho, for Langkat. Tony Chat Uu, for Batu Bahra and Asahau Pin Senj, for Port Swettenham, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Luly Weld, for Teluk
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      IN PORT.
      62 1 Malaya, tier. s.s. 901, Block, 27th Dec., Deli, 26th Dec., Tobacco.—B. M. Co. Fitzpatkick, Br. s.s. 760, Davey, 27th Dec., Rangoon, 26rd Dec., (Jen., K. H. Co. P. Rimau, Br. s.s. 297, Neilsen, 27th Dec., Deli, 26th Dee., Den., —H. L. Co. La no k at, Br. s.s.
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      EXPECTED.
      48 1 1 e* vein rtt m Ayents Due Gleuroy Loudon B.iCo. 28th Dec. Palma London G.W.&Co. 28th Mauica .Singapore B.&Co. 29th Nam Sauj' Calcutta B.&Co. 29th Bayern Bremen B.M .&0o. 29th A. A pear Singapore A.A.A.Co. 29th Nippon Colombo S.K.&Co. 1st Jau. G, A pear Singapore A.A.A.Co. 5th
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      SAILINGS.
      49 1 1 rxtel* For A <JKHlh /ifn vet Glenrov Singapore B.&Co. 28th Dec. Paluia Singapore G.W.&Oo. 28th Bajreru Singapore B.M A Co. 20th A. A pear Calcutta A.AA.Oo. 20th Num Sang Singapore B.&Co. 28th Mauica Colombo B.si.Co. 30th Nippon Singapore S.K&Co. 1st Jan. (i.A pear Calcutta A A.A.Co. Oth
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      MAILS CLOSE
      39 1 Fok 1 rang A Paug Nga Per Deli, to-morrow, 1 p.iu. Perl is Setul—Per Chan Tai, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Rangoon—Per FitzjnPrick, 29th instant, b p.iu. Negapatum, Madras, Pondicherry, Cudalore, and Karieal Per Znida, 30t.1i instaut, 1 p.iu.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      144 1 MARTYN Co. WHISKIES. HUNTER FOR SALE. A BROWN AUSTRALIAN MARE, H yearn old, a good jam per, very fast, up to any weight, <juiet in saddle. Veterinary certificate as to soundness. Price C. H. MASON, Central- Hotel. 28-11-04 u.c. H4<> ESTABLISHED 1840, SIMPSON CO. BY SPECIAL WARRANT OF APPOINTMENT TO
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      64 1 he W. Cornfield Tailor and Outfitter, 23, HEACH STREET. JUST OPENED A Large Selection OF THE Marlborough Excelsior Comic Pictorial Xmas New Year Cards and Postcards. 25't> REDUCTION. OX A 4 <8. 4v TOYS. o /2* V TOYS. TOYS. 9 to 0 0 4* W. CORNFIELD, emporary Premises, 23c Beach
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      19 1 STEARNS’ WINE assists the body to make use of nature's nourishment. Thus it cures. Increases weight and strength. SIRDAR.
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      112 1 SIRD.A.B.. Chin Ooh Co. i Watchmakers, General Storekeepers and Outfitters. /Vo. 67, Beach Street. Has for sale a varied collection of Watches, Clocks, etc. I Undertaken repairs of f 'll tonometers, Watches, Clocks and Musical boxes. Holders of Certificate of competency from The Hon. H. TROTTER. Late Regulent Councillor of
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      9 1 DAVID CORSAR SONS Well-known Navy Canvas. Sanditands Buttery Co.
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      7 1 mmm zeitul 0 •nr Genuine Pilsener Beer.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      30 1 WEATHER. 1 hk follow im,' n*|n«n is kindii snoime.i to t lio iSiuiiai Diiwtor of |*'oi i <'••rnwit.ii-*. l'lte laiufall tiitruivr tli«-* 'if ••ndod *r. 9 a.in. to-day was nil.
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  • Obituary
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    54 1 Dkath. On 22nd Dooember, at Kuala Lumpur. Norah Lilecn. the youngest daughter of Alexander and Elizalieth Anno Fox. Obituary. William Kignold(4inpplied by Reuter.) London, 2(> Dec.—The death is announced of the actor William Rignold. J. K D. Wingfield-Digby, M P The death is announced of Mr. John K.D. Wingfield-Digby, MemIter
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      1842 2 FOR SALE. GREAT REDUCTION, IMPORTANT. EMILZOBEL, G 4, Beach Streeet. FOR SALE. “Guide Book TO Bangkok Siam. Price $3. 99 Beg to notify the general publijj that his Nickel Open Face Keyless Watch SIRDAR 99 is the best reliable Timekeeper. Non-magnetic hairspring, extra glass and mainspring. Two years written guarantee.
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      1685 3 P.&O. 5 /V n -i--8.14. Co. Expected arrival and Departure*. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards Dec. 24 s.s. Nubia do Jan. 7 a.». Bengal do 21 8.8. Malta do Feb. 4 8.8. Coromandeldo 8.8. Moldavia 8.8. Victoria 8.8. Himalaya 8.8. India FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. l»t Ola** To London by Sea
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  • Article, Illustration
    The Straits Echo.
    64 4 Jnotice mtiKflm everybody. Mid |notice Alone.— Km »i«»« Established June Ist, 1903. Vnbliohed daily (except Hominy*.) AT TH« CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Beach St-root, Uonaii^ I'A Itl.K APDKKKN: Ec h o—Pen a n g Telephone No. IBS. T Editor, Chksnky Duncan. •r All Cbequee and Money
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  • Current Topics.
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      The Cabul Mission.
      160 4 A ‘special’ to the Rangoon Times states that the Mission in charge of Mr. Louis Dane arrived at Cabul on the 12th instant after a most comfortable journey, the only inconvenience experienced being a heavy fall of snow on the 9th. <4n the day of its arrival
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      Is it so?
      164 4 It is reported from Peking that the Chinese Government lias granted permission to some one named Chang Pat Sze to establish a college in Penang for the training of young men for the Chinese Imperial Government service. Chang will be at the head of the concern, and
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      The Beck Case.
      330 4 The Royal Com mission of Inquiry into i lie shocking Beck ease has reported that Adolf Beck was innocent, and that there was much official blameworthiness arising out ot a very defective system. The report of the Coin mission states ‘*1“ our opinion Sir Kenelm Digbv, owing
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    Fashionable Chinese Wedding.
    927 4 Four Days’ Festivities. A Brilliant and Charming Function. Such a time of joy and rejoicing, of feasting and of conviviality of almost every description, as has l»eeu going on at Aurora House,” the palatial and electrically lit town residence of our esteemed fellow-towns-man Mr. Gan Ngoh Bee,
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    Another Big Blaze.
    950 4 Godowns Gutted. House Devastated. Damage Estimated at ?<4U,000. To the already long series of fires this year in Penang yet anot her has unfortunately to be added, a disastrous outbreak occurring at 12-15 this morning at the premises of Hin Lee Chang which abut on Market Lane
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    Engineers’ Institute.
    900 4 Last Night’s Dance. That the reputation for hospitality which the members of the Engineers’ Institute have so long enjoyed is as fully deserved as ever was amply demonstrated last night when they gave a dance in their spacious ballroom at the Institute. The attendance was not so large
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      316 4 mm co., IS, Beach Street Penang. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Fitted Travelling Bags for Ladies, Fitted Suit Cases for Gentlemen, Writing Requisites. Fancy Silver Toilet Sets, Silver Hair Brushes, m Scent Bottles. New Jewellery of every description. Smokers Goods. Cigar Cases, Cigarette Cases, Pipes, Tobacco Jars. TOYS DOLLS Christmas Books for all
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      7 4 M. ALISTKR A Co., Lt„. Sporting Rifles.
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    THE WAR.
    625 5 Port Arthur. Japanese Steadily Sealing Its Fate. MORE FORTS CAPTURED. Desperate Counter Attacks Repulsed. «RKAT BUCCKHSKS ON CHRISTMAS DAY. (Echo Special.) I okio, 24 Dec.-—A detachment of the right wing of General Nogi’s army rushed and occupied a fortified hill to the East of lloyangsliukao, and shortly afterwards
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  • TELEGRAMS
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      Shocking Accident.
      56 5 Expresses Collide in a Fog Many Killed and Wounded. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24 Dec.—Two express trains have been wrecked in a collision outside Paris, during the fog. So far five dead and 23 injured have been extricated from the deb ris. London, 26 Dec.—Thirteen were killed and
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      France.
      46 5 More Ructions (Supplied by Renter.) London, 26 Dec. Another excited debate has taken place in the 1 rench Chamber, the opposition renewing their attacks upon the Ministry for espionage in the Army. Eventually a resolution supporting the Government was carried by a majority of 66.
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      England.
      32 5 The Fog. (Supplied l>y Renter.) London, 24tli Dec,—Tlie fog con O Unites on the lower reaches of the Thames and the Mersey and many passengers have been fogliounu for five days
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      Venezuela.
      47 5 Strained Relations (Supplied by Renter.) London, 26 Dec.—The Venezuelan authorities have planted guns at La Guayra ami Puerto Bello. This is supposed to be in view of a strong intimation from Washington that the Venezuelan Government must inend its ways and discharge its duties to foreigners.
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      The Army.
      31 5 The Royal Army Medical Corps (Supplied by Renter.) London, 24 Dec. —Lieut-Colonel Alfred Keogh, c.n m. d., ii.a.m.c., has been appointed Director General of the Royal Army Medical Corps.
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      The Navy.
      50 5 The Atlantic Command. (Supplied by Renter.) London 2b Dec. —Rear-Admiral William Henry May, m.v.o., has been appointed to the command of tlie Atlantic fleet from March next, with the rank of Vice-Admiral. This is evidently the outcome of tlie new naval distribution scheme mentioned on the 11th instant.
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      The Indian Turf.
      75 5 Result of Trial Stakes. Echo Special Calcutta, 24 Dec. —The result of Trial Stakes, rein to-day, is as follows Pure Gold, by Bend-or—Si. Marv. 3 vrs., Bst. 1 lb. J Prince Lyon, G yis., 9.3 g Aeetiue, aged, 8.3 3 Pure Gold won this race iu 1
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      Essington left at Post.
      112 5 Ran fifth: beat Winners Time. Calcutta, 26 Dec.—Essington gave a deal of trouble when facing the starter in the Trials, and when the field was despatched he was left at the post. But for this, it is generally conceded that he would have won rather easily
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      The Viceroy’s Cup.
      81 5 Acceptances and Latest Betting. Calcutta, 2(3 Dec. —The field for the Cup, to be run on the 27th, will probably consist of eleven of the cracks, the acceptances for the big event being as follows: Acetine, Pure Gold, Great Bco r Prince Lyon, Essington, Mallard, Loch Clieveden.
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    Cricket as She is Spoke.
    399 5 I met a wild-eyed, haggard youth Who groaned and tore his hair. His clothes seemed ragged and uucoutli. He note a worried air. Good friend.’ said I (Plantation Road Held none around to see) Your troubles seem a weary load Unburden them to me.' He
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    Cricket.
    1592 5 The interport Match. Victory eOr Pena.no. But for th<* fact of their defeat, our Singapore visitors have had no reason lo regret their visit. The ball was opened at*ihe Penang Club on Christmas Eve by au im--1 promptu smoker,” in which a muulier of choice spirits took part. Then
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    Passengers
    64 5 Intmrd —Per Puruea,’’ from Rangoon, Messrs J. Freemau, F. E. <le Gurrier, Hoek Uiiiin anil Professor Tritsch. Per Malum,” from Deli, Messrs Ebrlieli, Kemlerotb, Seliiiurmann, Meyer and Mrs, Van Ordeu. Per Tara,” from Singapore, Miss J. Zelinder, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. T. J*. fioong, Mrs. N. G. Kang,
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
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      5 5 McALISTEE Co., Ltd. Bathroom Mats,
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      43 5 McAlister Co., Ltd Garden Rakes THIC DA PCD i* kept on file at I 1110 ifli CH Advertising Agency Street, San Franriaeo, California C. 8. tmota for adTerti. a ing can he uiude for it. K. C. DARK, 124, SnUMai A., where con-
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      129 5 NOTICE. Rawana Mana Mayna A VINO l*een appointed mteriiu IJeJ L reiver of the alaive business or mark bv an order of Court dated 20th dav of December, 1904, iu Suit 1904, No. 298, iu which Kuwana Maua Mavua 1 < hchmanan Chetty was Plaiutiff aud Ramanathan Chetty Defendant, Notice
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      402 5 OPERA STAMBOUL A GRAND DELIGHTFUL NIGHT! Great Prosperity! Great Prosperity! To-night! To-night!! Tuesday, 27th December. THE Empire Theatrical Co. of Singapore At the Tek Soon’s Theatrical Hall, Campbell Street, UNTITLED Bertha Siegfried. Tomorrow, Wednesday, 28th Dec., Dudarsani. On Thursday, 29th December, Extra, Ordinary Programme l>y special request East Lynne will
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    SELANGOR TURF CLUB.
    856 6 PROGRAMME. December 27, 29 and 31, 1904. FIRST DAY. RACE I. The Maiden Plate. —Value £400. A race for Maiden Horses weight as per scale lost., an allowance of 14lb*. to all ex-Griffins. Entrance £15. Distance. R.C. RACE II. The Selangor Stakes. —Value £l,»K hjand £250 for
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      1395 6 ICE! ICE!!l Kennedy&Co 4/lPV'l’U VlkP Favoured with instructions from the Directors of the Tandjong Pinang Ice Co., Ltd., WE lx*g to inform the Public of Penang and the Federated Malay Slates that we have been appointed Agents of the al»ove Company, and ICE an be obtained at our Office Store
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      418 6 GEORGE WALKER, Chemist and Druggist. “THE DISPENSARY.” No. 2 Bishop Street. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Spectacles to suit all Sights. 47c PRYE RIVER DOCK. 1’lONANd t fllE above Dock, situated in Province 1_ Wellesley, at the entrance of the Prve River, has lately been lengthened and deepened and is now of
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    PENAN6 TURF CLUB.
    1177 7 PROGRAMME FOR JANUARY MEETING, 1905. Tuesday 24th, Thursday 26th, and Saturday 28th January. FIRST DAY. Taesday, 24th January, 1906. 1—The Maiden Plate. A Cup presented by His Excellency Sir John Anderson. K.c.M.o.. with 8750added by the Club. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as i»er scale reduced
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      108 7 TEIK CHIN Co. General Storekeepers Provisioners and Commission Agents. 0 25/HUGH IOW STREET, IPOH. Specialities ALWAYS ON HAND. REDDAWEY’S Camel Hair Belting, Crushed Food, Padi, Paints. BURRELL’S Boiled Raw Linseed Oil, Turpentine, Mining Candles, Manila Rop^. BEST MOULMEIN CIGARS, SIBERIAN BUTTER, WINES LIQUORS OK THE BEST BRAND. Dunville Whisky. ilc
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      799 7 The ‘fetter’ Patent Petroleum Engine. CHUBB’S SAFES. fl v* r The most Perfect Motor of the Da/. Suppied to the BRITISH GOVERNMENT. HUNDREDS IN USE Demand rapidly growing throughout the World. Special Features of the “Petter” Engine. Simplicity of Construction. These Engines hare fewer working parts than any other Engine
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      713 8 Graham Co., Id., Value in Printed S 35CTS. PER YARD. ALLAN IRVING, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS' IMPORTERS OF FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY. WUIEAWA7, lAIDLAW h Co. will clear an immsnse variety of the above all at the same price 35 cts. per yard. HIGH CLASS FITTINGS U RSN2 394S93
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