Straits Echo, 7 November 1908

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    37 1 Strait Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 7th NOVEMBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. Nf 238.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      965 1 UIHNNfcSS’S STOUT tiang LEE Co. r. x k o r» I m 7 6 o. V? SOLE AO&NTS. BASS’S ALE. T H K BANKS. > US T UN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong
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      26 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. HOddlN lv m} j* Y r es fy> > -xj CD Nar 5J® /OKTO TIANQ LEE A Co., Sole Agtau.
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    Sir Robert Hart in Belfast.
    1237 2 Sir Robert Hart was presented with an address of welcome on tbe 10 h ult. from the inhabitants of his native couuty, Armagh, Ireland. The address, which was placed in 1 a beautiful casket, congratulated him upon the work that he had achieved in China,
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      466 2 Norddeutscher Lloyd. Combined Hound Voyages Penang, Deli (Sumatra), Singapore, Penang. OR Penang, Singapore, Deli (Sumatra), Penang. BY N. D. L. First Class passenger steamers (German Mail. s.s. “KANEE” and e-s. “MALAYA.”) Tickets for the Round Trip will be issued at the reduced rate of $55. Aviilable 3 months. Passengers travelling
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      2219 2 PRITCHARD CO.’S CHEAP SALE IN THEIR t. a Tinas’ DEPARTMENT, FOR 2 WEEKS FROM NOV. 2nd, A THOROUGHLY" GENUINE ONE. A Great Portion of the Goods in the Department is offered at prices to effect a clearance. Certain portions at Half Price, OTHERS AT A REDUCTION OP 10%. None should
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    25 3 Vettei» From Agent* Due Assa ye P. Alice Sicilia Goeben Singapore Singapore Colombo Colombo A. B. A. B. 7th Not. 10th lOih 12th
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    SAILINGS.
    23 3 Yemel* For Agent Leave* Assaye P. Alice Sicilia QoebeD 1 Colombo Colombo Singapore Singapore A. B. A. B. i 1 Nov. 1
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      60 3 Trigonia, Dut. s.s., 1,070, Roos, 6th Nor., Balik Papan, 30th Oct., Liquid fuel— B. Co. Malacca, Br. s s., 495, Upton, 7th Nov., Tongkah, 6th Not., Gen.— A. G. A CoCanton, Br. s.s., 106, Gillies, 7th Not., Teluk Anson, 6th Not., Gen. —Kong Soon. Nam Sang, Br. s.s., 4,035,
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      DEPARTURES.
      89 3 7th Novbmbkr. Hitachi Mam, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Assaye, for Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt and Tia Brindisi, for Europe etc. Austria, for Calcutta. De Koch, for Deli and Langsa. Sree Bangka, for Batu Bahra. Petrel, for Asahan. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Ban Whatt Soon, for Teluk AnsonHong
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      93 3 Fob Trang and Pang Nga—Per Deli, 9th instant, 11 a.m. Tongkah—Per Malacca, 9th inft&nt, 11 a.m. Batu Bahra—Per Padang, 9th instant, 11 a.in. Tongkah—Per Avagyee, 9th instant, 11 a.m. Pangkalan Brandan—Per Vidar, 10th instant, 1pm. Trang—Per Tong Chay Vn, 10th instant, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Perak, 10th instant, 1
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    466 3 Per P. and O. a.a. Sicilia, due at Penang on 10th Nov. To Penang (from London, Oct. 10) Mr. and Mrs. W. Hargreaves, Mias Thomson, Miss E. D. Holden, Mr. R. K. Walker, Mr. Mr. R. K. Shaw, Mr. H. J. Alty, Lieut.-Col. R. S. P.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      965 3 p, 0. Steam navigation Coy. Fxpectwl Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. V ,r 11* Devanha connecting with Mongolia ;j Delta do India Dec. 17 A»«aye do Homeward. Victoria Date. Steamer. |Nov. DecJill. 11* 2 1(3 30 Feb.' 13 27 Mar. 13 2(3 Apr. 10 24 A ssaye Delhi Oceana
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      416 3 (S HIP PIN G.) HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copeinhag: Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Geno in the Levant, Black Sea, and Baltic Ports, North and South
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    The Straits Echo.
    102 4 J net ice »at isR< h everybody and lust Ice alene— Kmtrn* >. enhllxhnri dally (except ttnnriays.l IT IH» CRITERION I'RESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penaug PRICE: DAILY LOCAL 12» per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Kxtra. MAIL HDITION (Post Free) *15 OAKI.K ADDRKSS Echo—Penang.” Telephoue No. 343
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    Domestic Occurrence.
    30 4 Birth. On the 3rd inst.—At No. 9, Arratoon Road, the wife of Mr. Ritchie Sousa of the AngloChiue8e Stores, of a daughter (Mercedes Izabella). Shanghai papers please copy.
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    HALF PER CENT.
    519 4 The ratepayers have to be content with a beggarly i per cent, reduction in the rates. When the Estimates first appeared in th“ Government Gazette there were not a few who rejoiced in the fact that the President of the Municipal Commissioners had been able to keep
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    Public Amusements.
    359 4 Ott’s Circus. As will be seen from an advertisement in this issue Ott’s Circus gives its farewell performance to-uigbt, when, 'in addition to the various turns, one of which will be the lifting of two horses by one man, there will be beauty contests for girls, ladies and
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    Church Services.
    169 4 Twenty first Sunday After Trinity. NOVEMBER BTH. St. George’s Church. 8 a.m.—Matins (Choral). 8- a.m.— Holy Communion (Plain). 9- a.m.— do (Chinese). 5 p m.—Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. Presbyterian Church. Divine Service will ba held at Prye Dock at 9-15 a.m. and in the Presbyterian Church,
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    304 4 j I’hr following business m *m hi* been d>*n« to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange,) f7rt°7' buyers, no sellers j 2 Straits Tradiug Cu., 5 buyers, no selleis .50 Eastern Smelting Co., 25 tons at 70.87£ Singapore Straits Trading Co., 100 71. Total 125 tons Tin
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    The Police Courts.
    704 4 (Before Mr. Peel.) Contempt of Court. in the sum of »2. in dSKuhth^day? R y:rd 0 a k D6lDthebodyof the Third Court 1 Theft. Sim Ah Sian was yesterday char* i with theft of 20 cents worth from a plantation at Perak Road yester 1 He was
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      632 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. rpHE next Ordinary Meeting of the MuniI cipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 3 p. m. on Thursday, the 12th instant. L. A. Coutier BIGGS, Secretary. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, i'enang. hereby invite lenders for Additions to Electric Power Station
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  • Obituary
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    221 4 Obituary. Mr. B. C. Dora). We regret to announce the death of Mr. B. C- Doral, which took place at his brother s residence, No. 191, Muntri Street, at 5 o'clock this morning. Mr. Doral, who was formerly on the staff of our local contemporary, anti was afterwards engaged in
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      King’s Birthday.
      53 5 Supplied by Reuter.) A Kingly Present. London, 7th November.—The Cullinan diamond, exquisitely cut, has arrived iu London for presentation to the King on the anniversary of his birthday, to morrow It j g much smaller now, as half of it has been made into a pendant. Both the
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      The Cotton Dispute.
      117 5 Supplied by Reuter.) Settlement Expected. London, 6th November—The Manchester cardroom workers proposed to consent to a reduction of wages, provided it is delayed till March instead of January. The employers will consider the question to-day. It is expected that a settlement will soon be reached. Settled. London,
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      South Africa Convention.
      25 5 (Supplied by Reuter Adjournment. London, 6th November.—The South African Convention has adjourned and will re-meet at Cape Town on the 23rd November.
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      Scott’s Squadron.
      33 5 (Supplied by Reuter Cordial Welcome. London, 6th November.—The squadron of Rear-Admiral Sir Percy Scott has arrived at Cape Town., The English and Dutch united in a cordial welcome to the squadron
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      The Casablanca Incident.
      30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mutual Regrets Exchanged. London, 6th November.—Semi-official statements from Berlin indicate that the Casablanca incident will probably be settled, the two countries exchanging mutual regrets.
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      Russia.
      37 5 t Supplied by Reuter.) Thirteen Admirals Retire. London, 6 b November.—Thirteen Rus--B,<ui,<ui Admirals hive been placed on the retired list. It is believed that they wore connected with malversation of funds iu the construction of warships.
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      Australia.
      145 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Government Crisis. London, 7th November.—There is a Government crisis in Australia. Tbe Labour I’arty are dissatisfied with the Protection proposals of Mr. Deakin, Prime Minister 'd the Commonwealth, and have withdrawn •heir support from the Goverr meet. 118,863 persons, composing the Tils'll Or0 U >era l
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1963 5 BUDGET OF 1909. The special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to consider the Budget of 1909 was continued at 2.30 p.m. yesterday, when the following gentlemen were present: Mr. F. J Hallifax (President), Mr. L. H. Clay- ton Mr. Lim Eu Toh, Mr. Quah Beng Kee and Mr.
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    Dindings Notes.
    374 5 (From Our Own Correspondent-) Lumut, Nov. sth. The D. 0. 111. 9 he District Officer of the Dindings has been laid up for tbe past three days with a bad cold oo tbe chest, combined with fever. We have been having a lot of rains here for some
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    F. M. S. Tin.
    73 5 October Ontpnt. The output of tin ore from tbe Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mines for October was 375 piculs for 28 days’ work. The total mining revenue of Perak last year amounted to §5,351,042. The Birds Nests’ farm of Siam has been let for Ticals 144,000 for
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      WANTED A MATERNITY HOSPITAL.
      390 5 To ths Editor of ths Straits Echo. Dear Sir, Will you allow me through the medium of your valuable paper to refer to a great felt want in Penang. I think it is now high time that this town was provided with a Maternity Hospital supported
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    Passengers.
    16 5 Dbpaktkd Ter s. 8. Rotorua. 6th Nov., for Singapore Mr. and Mrs. Lye Yong Sang.
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    FIXTURES.
    72 5 To-day 14th Day of 10th Moon. Football: C.R-C. vs Y.M F.T., Victoria Green. Ott’s Circus, Dato Krainat Gardens. 4-15 pm. and 9-15 p in. Grand Farewell Performance. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road. 7-30 p.m. and 9 30 p.tn. Grand Change of Programme. To-morrow.
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    MAILS DUE.
    13 5 China (Assaye) v..7th Nov. China (Priniess Alice) ...10th German Goeben ...12th
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    THE MOON.
    19 5 O Full Moon Not. Bth Last, Quarter n 16th O New Moon 24th First Quarter Dec. Ist
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    P. & 0. SAILINGS.
    35 5 P. 0. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards Devanha 19 Nov• Assaye 7 Nov. Delta 3 Dec. Delhi 21 Extra Service. Outwards. Hom«wa*p*. Sicilia 10 Nov. I Sumatra 13 Nov. Peshawar 18 I Somali 11 Dec.
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      36 5 Gonosaa brings about satisfactory results without the aid of any local treatment and is the latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plain Sandalwood oil, Copaiba etc. At all chemists and dealers.
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      511 5 3NTOTICB. IT is hereby notified that the date for opening tenders for the Kulim Spirit and Gambling Farms has been postponed from the sth Shawal 1326 (10th November, 1908) as formerly advertised, to the 11th Zulkaidah 1326 (sth Deoember, 1908)- The farms will commence from the Ist Zulbajjah 1326 (25th
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    Edison the Inventor.
    1865 6 a Early Life. e Edison started lite as a newsboy on the s Grand Trunk Railway, U. S. A., and it used f to be a source of constant delight to the s passengers in these early days to watch young Edison carrying out his explosions f
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    The Passing of the Argonaut.
    542 6 Bij a Banker.) Alas! she is no more. Eugulphed in the chandlers of the deep, with a great rent cruelly torn in her side, the handsome and Bbapely yacht will no more plough the blue waters of the Mediterranean, or thread her way through the
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 6 t nano, 7th November (By cmrt—y ot i** London Demand Sans t months’ sight Ban~ -.2 3 Credit --2/*^ M 3 ft Documentary ...2/4$ Jatcutr.», Demand Bank Its 174$ t 3 days’ sight [*nv»r,a 176 Bombay. Demaiti Bank I»4§ Moulmein. Demand Bank 176$ 4 days’ sight Private 176 Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    190 6 Join ..1165 20 3.l’t'f'(isn b h ii». (ii. i no stuck Wbive Pepper $14.50 sales Trang Pepper 10 95 saleB Cloves (picse-i) out of season Mace 71. —sales Mace PiekiugH 61. —sales Nutmegs 1 10» 17$ —buyers No. i 6.65 sales ■Jugai if ‘1 no stock. Ba»ke' 3.30 sales
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    SHARES.
    976 6 S 2 a a >- O Capital. Number of Shares i s*»ned. J 3 a! > Dividem s Name o 3 a 1903 1907 1901 1907 1903 1901 1907 1901 1899 1906 1907 1905 1906 1904 1906 1907 1907 1904 1907 1905 1905 1892 1907 1907 1906 1907 1907
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      92 6 An Inquiry Answered, A gentleman at Bembesi, Rhodesia, writes to inquire where Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy c<u be procured. He says he has learned of the good effects resulting from its use, and hh children m that locality are often subject to coughs, he desired to give it a trial. This
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      25 6 The first violent inflammatory symptoms quickly disappear after treatment with Riedel’s Qonosan Capsules. No better preparation now ou the market. Certified by the leading Specialists.
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      66 6 Children in the Home. Small children are always a source of an xiety to parents. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough attack the little ones and serious illness results almost before they are aware of it. Ooe trial of Chaiuberlaiu s Coueh Kernedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency
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      49 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Acme of Quality. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PHNANO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery Co BORDEN'S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAK. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. PENA NO-
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      77 6 WRQUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Ls*>rge i>toci Alw«*fii on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN GO,, LTD. IF TOO WANT TO DRINK THE best beer, order ASAHI,” "D I*o \c3 L<P\THEDAI NIPPON BREWERY/ A Vs\\ CP. LID TOKYO.JAPAN. I Sjthe beer that wins immense popularity in the Far East. It pleases the most fastidious
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    Letter-Writing.
    893 7 Now that everybody whose name is known beyond the circle of the milkman’s rounds may be assured that he will have his biography written it is only a question of time for any given sealed post-bag to lie open to the public. The general result is most disappointing. Authors
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      1408 7 BAXTER Co.’8 best navy canvas. sandilands, buttery Co. DAVID CORSAR SON'S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY. Co. John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND." Sand Hands, Buttery <St Co AGENTS. PENANG F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s B01I>aSD ItAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS A TURPENTINE TO HE HAD
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      88 7 A Good Household Liniment. When a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is kept in the house, the pains of burns and scalds may be promptly relieved, cuts and bruises quickly healed, swellings promptly reduced and rheumatism and neuralgia robbed of their terrors. In fact, for the household ills, it is
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      997 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr Allen A Co., Pha, US.A, Charges Moderate, Consultation Fre?. BBSIDIKtit AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A (ew doors from the Eastern and Orient# Hotel. 6 mtbs TEA V TEA RATNER TWELVE-CORNER-BENT STEEL SAFES. Fitted with their Interchangeable KEY LOCK. The Most Important Invention
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    LESLIE BUCKLAND'S COMMISSION
    4537 9  -  [All Right Reserved.] BY CHRISTIAN LYS. w 7 AUTHOR OF The Mystery of Ladyplace,” “The Hepsworth Millions,” ‘‘Mr. Quixlcy of the Gate House, &c., &c. CHAPTER XI. 1 A Woman’s Accusation. i irjje luncheon gong sounding through the i brought Buckland to his senses with a i
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    THE TALE THE MIRROR TELLS
    427 9 Is Woman’s Best Health Guide. Pale Cheeks, White Lips, Dull Etes Indicate Anemia—Weak Watery 8100d —A Danger Signal Not to be Neglected. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills Make Rich, Red, Health Giving Blood, Aid Women as No Other Medicine Can. A Reverend Mother’s Emphatic Testimony. Take
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. JANUARY MEETING, 1909.
    1041 10 FIRST DAY. Tuesday. 1 —The Maiden Plate. Value $500. A Race for Maiden Horses Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All torses imported into the Straits or F. M. S. is Subscription Griffins »t a price not exceeding $400 allowed 7 lbs. Entrance,
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      254 10 FOR sale. JOHN MARTIN, MINER. A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. HY Oliver ashwell, AUTHOR OF TaUt of the Fen," Chroniclet of Ctrbureiinr Club" "In Peril in Penanj," etc. :> PRICE 50 CENTS 1 i the < mat ub kvd at THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., 22ft. 2.12. Fetch Street, Penang. FOR
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      409 10 entries Close at 5 p. in. on Thursday, 7th January (except for Race 3, Second Day, and Race 8, Third Day, which close as stated); Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 11th January, 1909. A penalty of 7 lb. is incurred iu a handicap by
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      241 10 JUST RECEIVED. JOEAVI FABER'S STATIONERY. W. T. Co.’s White Blotting Paper of the Best Quality. The Famous Repeater Brand of Carbon Paper in two sizes, and Carbonic Paper. Ste Automatic Pocket Pencils 30 cents each. Blue Pencils, 60 cents per dozen. Drawing Pencils, B B B, 80 cents per dozen.
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