Straits Echo, 23 April 1909

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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL* 7* $24 Per Aonunii PENANG, FRIDAY, APRIL, 1909. Slßgic Copy, 10 ceaU. No. 91
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      991 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. \U s r m O s. *N o m no§ •3TV s.ssva TIANQ LEE Oo. TO LET from 1st of May, the spa1 eious and well ventilated stables adjoining “Bellevue,” 11, Northam Road- These stables, which will accommodate 20 horses and 6 or more carriages, have
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      22 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. 3 Uld 12: 1 JEW 5 ‘.4^ TIANG LEE 8t Co,, Sole Age a ts.
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    “Bills of Lading” Case.
    1278 2 The Chartered Hank v. The liritinh India. (Judicial Committee o£ the Privy Council Present —Lord Macuaghten, Lord Atkinson, Lord Collins, Lord Gorell, Lord Shaw of Dunfermline, and Sir Arthur Wilson.) This was an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements of
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      71 2 How to Cure a Cold. Be as careful as you can you will occasionally take cold, and when you do, get a medicine of known reliability, one that has au established reputation aud that is certain to effect a quick cure. Such a medicine is Chamberlain s Oousjh Remedy. It
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      413 2 The Sickly Season in Burma. One of the most effective remedies known for diarrbcei aBd bowel complaint is Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and D.arrhoea Remedv, and every home should be supplied with it during the warm weather. Mr. H. J. D. Wilkinson, proprietor of the Upper Burma Gazette, Mandalay, says Ever
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      1124 2 WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Lartfe Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON. GILFILLAN A. CO., LTL>. BANKING AND TRADING CORPORATION. NAUDIN TEN CATE CO., LTD. PENANQ—MEDAN. Discount bills and advance loans for short periods on produoe, import goods, bonds, shares and other negooiable securities. Advance money on goods consigned to Europe. Open
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    41 3 9 F’r> r*< A'ten's Dv. 9 Pathan Glasgow I IS.BACo. 23rd Apr. l)avan ha ■Singapore A G &Co. 24th it Goeben Singapore B.M.ACo. 28tb Prinz Kitel Friedrich Colombo B.M &Co. 29 th Beulotnond L >ndon 3.B &Co. let May.
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    SAILINGS.
    28 3 Yetielt For Aj*n.t l.r Pathan Singapore S B &Co. Apr. Devanha Colombo A.G.&Co. Goeben Priuz Eitel Colombo B.M.ACo. Friedrich Sinpapore B.M ACo. Beulouioud Singapore S-B.ACo. 1 May.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      59 3 Vorwarts, Ger. s.s., 643, Uldemyr, 22nd Apr., Rangoon, 18th Apr., Gen. —E. S. C«., Ltd. Pathan, Br. s.s., 3,176. Chaplin, 220 d Apr., Liverpool, 21st Mar., Gen.—S. B. A Co. Hitachi Maru, Jap. s.s 4,163, 23rd Apr, Yokohama, 31st Mar., Gen.— B. A Co. Kistna, Br. s.s 524, Learmont,
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      DEPARTURES.
      42 3 23rd Araiii. Calypso, for Deli. Omapere, for Tongkah, Kopab, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Rotorua, for Port Swettenham and Sings* pore. Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. Lenny Ho, for Pulati Langkawi, Perlis and Setul. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      142 3 Foa Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Mauri* tius, Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe etc.— Per Devanha, to-morrow, 11 am. Rangoon and Calcutta—Per Putiala, to-morrow, 11 am. Colombo and Tuticorin—Per Hitachi Maru, to-morrow, 11 a.m. I)eli and Langsa—Per De Koclc, tomorrow, Ipm. Langkat—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, Ipm. Asahan—Per Mary
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    447 3 Per I. G. M. s.s. Prim Eitel Friedrich due at Penang on 29ih Apr. To Penang (from Algiers, Apr. 4) Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ramsden, Mr. R. Schubert and child, Mr. K. Ludwig, Mr. Aeberh, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Pinkney. To Singapore (from Hamburg,
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      1006 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departnres. Mail 8ervice. Outward. May 6 Oceana connecting with 20 Delhi do. June 3 Devanha do. Mooltan China Macedonia Homeward. with S.S. Due London. Mongolia Marmora India Victoria Mooltan China May 22 June 6 20 July 4 18 Aug. 1 FAKES BY
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      464 3 (SHIPPING.) NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. V* v- m iss *:ssta*£l sr^. .r V .f-rt .-i.U.» THE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg ria Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa Port Said, Suez,
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    The Straits Echo.
    94 4 twtire ntltflw everybody end justice aleue hihlUhpd dikllf (•««•opt NBiulayt.) •TUB CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang PRICK: DAILY LOOAI 124 p«r aittinn OUTBTATIONB M Po«U«e Metre WAN. BIMTION (Poet Free) «16 OABI.I A I>I)RFSB Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343 F.S.—All baelneee rotnnianlcstloru «horrid be eddree*eo
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    THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.
    710 4 The gentleman who is responsible for the literary composition of the Reuter messages that come to us does not regularly receive our blessing. Sometimes we are almost tempted to go to the extreme of admitting that he does not merit our esteem. One of the most unsatisfactory
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    77 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Singapore: Straits Trading Co 1 4 7 buyers, no sellers 3 Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 7 fi7 buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Co., > buyers, no sellers Straits Trading Co., 50 tons at 67.75 Tin is
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    The Mails.
    641 4 The Royal Miil steamer DevanJta, having left Singapore at 8 am. to-day. is expected to arrive here at noon to-morrow, and will leave for Colombo and Bombay at 2 p m the same day. The Homeward bound Gennan Mail steamer Goeben. which is expected to leave Singapore on
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1960 4 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton Lam Hor Chuck and Others vs. long Ah Chung and Others. This action, which had been heard since Tuesday last, was concluded yesterday afternoon. F.ve others are also listed all the six may be said to be connected, inasmuch as
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    Alleged Jewel Snatcher.
    169 4 In the District Court yesterday, Pitchay. a Kling, pleaded not guilty to the charge of robbery of a gold neck-ornament, valued at stiO. The prosecution was conducted by Mr. Ivens, of the firm of Hogan and Motion, while Mr. B. E. Ross defended the accused. The venue
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      654 4 BAZAAR The Untmsil) College of London. PACKAGES containing contributions to the above should be sent to the undersigned who will forward the same fiee of charge. All packages and contributions should be addressed to The Hon. Secretary, University College Bazaar. HUT JEN BACH BROTHERS Co., 23-4 09 3'. 9a Penaug,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Navy Question.
      173 5 (Supplied by Reuter tnpreparedneHN. London, 22nd April.— A private letter from Lord Charles Beresford was retd before the Navy meeting at Bournemouth in which he referred to "the grave danger of unpreparedness adding that if the country knew the rea truth there would be a panic Lord
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      Asia Minor Trouble.
      39 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Huge Massacre of Armenians. London, 23rd April —Reports from Constantinople state that 10.000 Armenians have lieen massacred in Syrian towns. One embassy received estimates that the number of killed amounted to 15 000.
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      Kedah, Kelantan and Tringganu.
      40 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) To be Taken over in July. London, 23rd April.—Sir John Anderson sails via Marseilles for Singapore on the 29th inst. He expects to take over the new territory coded by Siam next July.
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      Roosevelt in Africa.
      95 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Keep-Your-Powder-Dry Speech. London, 23rd April.—Mr. Theodore K losevelt has arrived at Mombasa. Mr. F. J. Jackson, Liout Governor of the East Africa Protectorate, presided at the dinner given to his honour. His Majesty King Edward telegraphed a welcome to Mr. Roosevelt who received
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      The Budget.
      18 5 (Supplied by Reuter Date Fixed. London. 23rd April.—The Budget will be taken on the 29tb inst.
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      The Turkish Crisis.
      151 5 (Supplied. by Renter-) Situation Quieter. London, 22nd April. —The latest indications from Constantinople show that the garrison will peacefully acquiesce to the demands of the Committee of Progress. The Navy has taken the oath of allegiance and has been ordered to sail to the Mediterranean for manoeuvres
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    Perak Paragrams.
    537 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 21st A pi il. T Rabies. .l C0 ,8e n ue DC3 ot the appearance of rabies n 7® Larut District. the Police have been flp >usy since last week in shooting down all dogs that are fouud straying in the Mi eels
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    Fraud on Behn Meyers.
    382 5 Arrest, of Batavia Accountant in Hongkong. The Deli Conrant contains an account of alleged defalcations at the Batavia branch of Messrs. Behn Meyer Co., from which the following details have been abstracted and translated. The accountant’s name is Fischer. He arrived about eighteen months ago, and
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    Penang Golf Club.
    159 5 Tennis Tournament. The following is the result of yesterday’s play in the Tennis Tournament at the Golf Club Men’s Singles (open): Anthony beat Martiu 10—8; 6—4 Ladies’ Singles (open) Mrs. Dunn beat Mrs. Robertson 6—l 6—l. Men’s Singles (Handicap) Henderson beat Pigott 6—3; 6—4. Men’s Singles (Handicap)
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    P. L. R. C.
    168 5 We have received for publication the following Spo<>n competition scores Class A Handi- -j cap. g o co H Mrs. Cooper ter. 34 34 Mrs. Sproule 7 33 33 7 Miss Wemyss 8 29 33 Mrs- Hamilton 7 29 32 5 Mrs. Luering ‘3 31 319
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    Malay Matrimonial Case.
    427 5 A Malay named Djlah bin Suleiman vpsterday prosecuted his wife, Etam b:uti Sabid, in the District Court, with theft of sundry articles of jewellery and clothing to the aggregate value of (115 he also charged another Malay, Meh, with enticing her away. The complainant stited that he
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    718 5 SPECIAL MEETING. TUESDAY. APRIL 20TH. Present. His Excellency the Acting-Governor. Capt Sir A. H. Young. His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, c. 8., O.C.T. The Hon’ble the Acting Col. Sec., W. Evans. the Attorney-General, W. J. Napier-’ the Col. Treasurer, J. O. Antbonisz the Col. Engineer, A. Murray. T.
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    Riley, Hargreaves and Company.
    171 5 The annual meet Id? of Rile v, Hargreavrs Co. will be held ou Wednesday,. April 28'h. at noon. The directors in their report state that the net profit for the year ifter paying interest on the debentures and making allowance for depreciation and bad aud doubtful
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    Tanjong Pagar.
    959 5 Here are further extracts from the administration report for the last half of 1008: Ihe credit balance of revenue account for the half-year under review amounts to $748 324.31 which, together with the sum of ‘1.092.09 brought forward from the previous half-year’s accounts, gives a balance at credit
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    Passengers.
    203 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Rotorua 22ud Apr., from Singapore Mr. A. Carrier. From Port Swettenham Captain Nielson, Messrs R. J. C. J/witt, Ng Heng Bee, Khoo Ewe Yeoug, Khoo Hock Seoug and Teh Oon lveat. Per sB. Kintna, 23rd Apr., from Singapore Mr. W. Houston. From Port Swetten ham Mrs.
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    FIXTURES.
    77 5 To-day. 4th Day of 3rd Moon. St. George’s D ly. Golf Club Tennis Ties Football: Englaud vs. Scotland, Esplanade St. George’s Bill, Towu Hall. The New Japanese Cinematograph, coiner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7 30 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. To-morrow. sth Day of 3rd Moon. The New
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    MAILS DUE.
    19 5 China Devanha) ...24t.h Apr. China (Jveben ...28th Get man P. E Friedrich) ...‘29th English Oceana) 6*h May
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    38 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards. Homewards. Oceana 6 Mag I Devanha 24 Apr. Delhi 20 I Assayc 8 May Extra Set vice. Outwards Homewards. Poona 27 Apr. I Palma 20 Apr. Namur 11 May. Nubia 13 May
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      50 5 Lingering Cold». The longer a cold bangs on, the moie it weakens the system. Do not run the risk of an attack of pneumonia by neglecting it Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will cure eold aud all danger from this diseate will be “voided. The George Town Di»F enw, T' Wholesale Agents.
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      31 5 Gonosan capsules contain only the purest East Indian Sandal wood oil and Kawa Kawa The first dose quickly removes violent inflammatory symptoms, bots of 40 oapaules, at all dealer» and Chemist».
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      297 5 '1 be most rapid and satisfactory result* are obtained by treatment with UoilOfMM (Kawa Santal). Booklet and sample to medical men free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists. THE NEW JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH. TO-MORROW NIGHT! TO-MORROW NI6HT!! CHINA AT THE PRESENT DAY. Recent events have directed the eyes
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  • Obituary
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    47 5 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Karl Sheffield. London, 22nd April-—The death is announced of the Earl of Sheffield. [The Earl of Sheffield was born in 1832. He wa« attached to the embassy at Constantinople between 1851—52, and 1853 —1856. He was M.P. for East Sussex from 1857—65. Ed.,
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    France and Japan.
    128 6 The Emperor of Japan, anxious to display bin gratitude for the attentions extended to Prince Naßhimoto duriug the period which the latter has speut in France completing bis military traimug, directed the Japanese Ambassador in Paris to present the President of the Republic with a collection of
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    The Opium Question.
    319 6 The Hypodermic “Cure.” The journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, in au article on the International Opium Commission, refers to the"cu:es” for the opium habit, which, on inquiry, it was found was merely substituting hypodermics of morphia for the cruder form of the drug taken by way
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    Rubber Shares.
    493 6 Messrs J Russell Grant Co.’s Rubber Share Market Report, dated April Ist, says in part: The Market for Malay Rubber Company shares has agaiu ruled veiy active and in the majority of cases, we have to regard higher prices. Business has been very brisk, and want of stock,
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    The First Indian Member of the Viceroy’s Council.
    299 6 The Hou’ble Mr. S. P. Sinha, the Advocate General of Bengal, has been appointed to be Legal Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council on the retirement, at the end of this month, of the Hon’ble Sir Erie I Richards. This appointment was
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    Early History of Pahang.
    567 6 The abdication of the Pahang Sultan gives topical interest to the following extracts The history of Pahang is obscure, and was chiefly concerned in old days with invasions and threats from Siam, and, it iB said, Malacca. To a great extent, Pahang escaped the troubles which
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    EXCHANGE.
    114 6 Fwam, 23*0 April (By ejurtety oj the Bank.) tendon Betas—nl Bonk 4 months’ sight Batik ...2^l* Credit -W ftyw fMA Jnlcntta, L»Mm«ed r fcsnk Rs. 1 /4j I 3 days’ sight 176 Bombay. Defnntr«l%orfk 174 M mlm?m. Umjmmhl Bank 173 3 days’ sightPrvv**** 176 Madras, Demand 'itafltk 174 3
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    PRODUCE.
    206 6 Gold Leaf .164.60 3. Pcp| er(W.Coast 31bs.5 oz.) no stock tYhite Peppor $16 75 tale* (Yang Pepper 12.32 j salt* Clovos 38.— idler* Mace 73 .—buyers Mace Pickinc* 64. —buffers Nutmeg* 110s 19.—severs SNo 1 6.65 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.65 sales I Tiptoe» Flour 1.55 sales Copra
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    MARKET PRICES.
    238 6 Pmmam. 23jld ArmiL, 1909. Bbm— ets. Soup M m per catt) 12 Roast 24 Steaks MS SM SS 24 Stew or Currj Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail eacb 30 Tongue 56 Feet 15 Heart Y 1 Liver per oatty 30 Pork— Pork SM Sft per catty
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    SHARES.
    1210 6 a Ijj o- 1 .2 o 2 'Number of, *3 I J S 2 Capital. Share*» > Dividm*. s Name. 3 *5 .iwued. 1 '3 is o s a- I Z kz, 1 m 1 1 Cr Mining:. 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 10% for year ending 31/3/08 Belat
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      30 6 Keep This in Mind. Bowel complaint is Bure to be prevalent during the fruit season. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea llemedy gives prompt relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      122 6 Latue Shoulder. This is a common form of muscular rheumatism. No internal treatment is needed. Apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm freely four times a day and a quick cure is certain. This liuiment has proven especially valuable for muscular and chronic rheumatism and is certaiu to give quick relief. The George
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    Where Joss Sticks are Made.
    256 7 The manufacture of joss sticks in Canton is quite an extensive industry, and the exports to foreign countries during the last few years indicate an increasing trade in that direction. During 1906 there were 1,'98,800 pounds of this article shipped out of Canton, while in
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    Late Towkay Low Boon Tit’s Estate.
    711 7 The Malay Mail of 20th mst. reports:— The hearing was commenced on Wednesday last and continued until yesterday before Sir A F.G. Law, of the casein which Messrs. Khoo Eu Youg and Khoo Hock Seong, of Ee Soon and Co., Beach Street, Penang, are
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      1277 7 INSURANCES, The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd, Hbad Uiiici No. 8». H»ach SraiiT. Fiiiii. BOARD OP DIRBCTOK8. Mr. Cbeab Choo Yew Quah Beng Kee Kbaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Keat Khoo Hun Yeang Khoo Boon Phay Ho Teang Wan Mr. Lim Mr.Lim Teang Hooi Tan Teang Swee Tan Kim
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      43 7 Grimaull’s Skin Soap, so justly renowned for its cleansing and curative properties in removing dhobie’s itcli. &c„ prevents all skin diseases it is nice to use, has a most refreshing smell and should always l>e used iu hot countries for washing and shaving.
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