Straits Echo, 7 July 1915

Total Pages: 8
1 8 Straits Echo
  • 36 1 Straits Echo f A.H.Y CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 7th JULY, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 152
    36 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1017 1 aanaa* c 3 > 2 tt r M r «S j* q The Pootor advises and rteoin--5 q mends. It is nourishing, invi- porating and strengthening. niufessHncidiMisiaiißaiaißt Ill's H«& 4 fafotcu St«ef. For Cars on Hire all at or ’phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7*. Penang Road. WE
      1,017 words
    • 17 1 TO LET. 1 BUNGALOW No. 1428. BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QUIET U HEALTHY. APPLY S 3, Beach Street.
      17 words

  • 1087 2 X —THE STORY OF THE SHOPS. i Food Ik Tube*. In hi* tenth article the "Time*' neutral correspondent describes the struggle of the shopkeeper to keep up appearances in a difficult situation 'and his ingenuity in supplying the public with suitable and useful gifts for the soldier
    1,087 words
  • 832 2 Since the beginning of the war there has been a great rush on the part of foreigners resident here to change their surname and adopt an English one in its place It is said that there has been nothing like it since the end of the
    832 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 600 2 In the Matter of the Alien Enemies (Winding-Up) Ordinance 19-1 AND In the Matter of Behn Meyer Company Limited an Fnemy Company within the meaning of the said Ordinance. NOTICE OF SALE or FREEHOLD and LEASEHOLD LANDS and HOUSES, 8I1UATE AT Collyer Quay, De Souza Street, Prince Street, Robertson Quay,
      600 words
    • 56 2 Blazon Type Not Nectsury. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy needs no glaring headline to attract the public eye. The simple statement that all chemists sell it is sufficient, as every family knows its value. It has been used for forty years and is just what its name implies. For
      56 words
    • 10 2 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cnre Is. 6d
      10 words
    • 952 2 nr. r x y?~ I I is; m y> rvi JT7' K—T. ~7 A [K£?. WNXWVlWVMNVVSNNVroV'VyKvv^ m mim «afeATOGf AM Wk Take Sanatogen—it’s sure Strength and IF you are in need of a tonic—as most people are during this trying season of the yearnothing will do you so much good
      952 words

  • 988 3 Congratulation» were due to the King and Queen yesterday on the twenty-second anniversary of theirwedding. Prince»s May, as she was known, wa« living with her parents at White Lodge, but in obedience to the wish of Queen Victoria, the bride-elect cime up to Buckingham Palaco a few days
    988 words
  • 279 3 To thk Editor or thb Malay Mail. Sir, —Although personally unknown to you, as a reader at times of your hitherto valued paper, I feel I must express my sympathy with you and your brothereditors in the overwhelmingly drastic exposure of the futility of the local
    279 words
  • 159 3 THE RUSH TO MERSING. Exceptionally Rich Finds. The discovery recently of rich finds’ in tho Mersing Valley, Johore, has resulted in something of a rush to tho district. Many mining leases have been taken out by Chinese and Europeans and some are understood to be working at
    159 words
  • 83 3 July 5 By Balance ...825,525 95 6 G. B. Fitzgerald, monthly 10.00 F. B. Rickett, monthly 10.00 Asiatic Staff of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., monthly 10.00 G. N. Burnham, July subscription 10.00 H. Sharpin, monthly 2500 A. C. Dutta and Staff of Sungei
    83 words
  • 26 3 July] 5 By Balance $1,525.02 6 A “Bet” 1000 Percy Mitford, monthly 25.00 Balance, July 6 $1,560.02 Amount previously acknowledged 13,457.11 Total ...$15,017.13
    26 words
  • 97 3 At Friday’s meeting of the Legislative Council, the Reserve Force and Civil Guard Bill will be moved for second reading, then taken through the committee stage and on to the third reading. A similar course will be adopted in regard to the Seditious Publications (Prohibition) Bill. Other measures
    97 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 723 3 For a few nights only, at The King Street Theatre, The Grand Opera Co. of Penang, after a half-year’s tour of the Dutch East Indies. To-nixht, 7th July, 1915, when the company will stage That Most Popular Play GINUFIFAH.” Come Early! Come Early!! Come and See Our New Dresses! Our
      723 words
    • 403 3 THE MA GHVMs x, E w Ovtl_^« MAGNUMS. yfa :e Castles **f Cigarettes Th ree Caules obs W LQ> 'htris a ,J,. J t^teter 'obecco co** M better b'bnd t> Tt\rtt Qtri/t» W.D.& H O Wills Bristol London A Handsome Goose Quill Silver Gigarette Holder Enclosed in a Leather Case,
      403 words

  • 99 4 Published daily (except Sunday* and pnblio holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Reach Street, Penan*. Price. Daily Local m $24 per annum. Out station... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N B. —All bii»ino*s
    99 words
  • 1398 4 Just when we were wondering what topic to treat of in this column to-day, we received the following communication from a gentleman whose position in the local business community entitles his views to be listened to with attention To the Editor or the Straitt Echo. Dear Sir, One
    1,398 words
  • 876 4 Oapt J. H. Tyte, O. C. M.S.V.R., ie visiting Perak this week. Dr. Giltnour Ellis, P. C. M. O, is ii> Penang on a visit of inspection The Malay Mail hears that Mr. Hastings Rhodes has obtained a commission. Mr D. C. P- Kindersley has been promoted
    876 words
  • 902 4 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Dear Sir, Having beard the Eastprn Smelting C# pretty freely discussed during the last few days, I can assure Mr. Currie that the Company’s new arrangements and y ollr remarks thereon have not at all been looked upon as reflecting
    902 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 176 4 Who will not buy when he may, When he would, he shall have nay. n N k \V r e have just received a limited stock of Patriotic Mascot Dolls, height 18 inches. They are perfect models (unbreakable) English Made Throughout. Can be had Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener. H.M. The King
      176 words

  • 625 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. DEBATE IN THE COMMONS. London, July 6. The National R°gister Bill passed its «scond reading by 253 votes to 30. The minority was composed of Labour and Liberal members who feared that the Bill foreshadowed oonscription. IS IT CONSCRIPTION? London, July 5. In
    625 words
  • 577 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. DETAILS OF THE FIGHT. THE RUSSIAN ACCOUNT. Petrograd, July 5. A Petrograd communique states The fight ending in the stranding of a mine-laying cruiser if the Albatross class began at 8 o’clock on the morning of July 1. Dense Fog. "The fog
    577 words
  • 505 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ARTILLERY ENGAGEMENTS. Paris, July 6, 1.15 a.m. A Paris communique states Relatively, there is quiet on the whole front. T here has been no infantry action. “The only thing noteworthy is the parti_ cuiar activity of the enemy’s artillery between the Meuse and
    505 words
  • 32 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 6. t Mr. C. V. Bailey, of jEvatt A Co., has e been granted a Commission as Assistant I Paymaster, Naval Reserve.
    32 words
  • 503 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SPEECH BY THE KAISER. THE END I** OCTOBER. Paris, July 5. A distinguished neutral from Berlin says that the great event of the week was a speech by the Kaiser at a military ceremony. No Winter Campaign. The Kaiser, amid cheers from
    503 words
  • 36 5 Restriction Enactment Rescinded. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 6. Au Extraerdinary Government Qazettt issued to-day, rescinds the regulation of 6t] August, 1914, restricting the introductioi of deck passengers from Hongkong, Canto: and Fukkien.
    36 words
  • 1191 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. APPRECIABLE PROGRESS. TURKISH COUNTER-ATTACKS REPULSED. London, July 6. Sir lau Hamilton, Coramiuder-in-Chief of the Allied Forces in the Dardanelles, in his report, describes the events following the recent big advance. At Saghirdere. At Saghirdere the Turks attempted a counter-attack in the small hours
    1,191 words

  • 2008 6 During the last week or two Lord Northcliffe h&« incurred an unusual amount of public obloquy. As he rather has the air of haring asked for it, we may presume that he does not mind it. He is fortified, doubtless, by a high sense of public duty.
    2,008 words
  • 1161 6 Position of Ecra.su.ns. To the Editor of the Free Press, Dear Sir, —I have read with the greatest interest your leader of the 2?th ultimo and the several letters which appeared in your paper with regard to the new Reserve Force and Civil Guard Bill.” J3Your
    1,161 words
  • 800 6 r “WE WOULD ALL LIKE TO DIE r FOR ENGLAND.” i Story of the Guns. i LondoD, June 2. Mr. Alfred W. Pollard, a well-known writer and Assistant-Keeper in the Library j of the British Museum, writes to tho Daily Telegraph to-day On the day that a
    800 words
  • 377 6 Although of late years a good deal has been done towards the abolition of the corvee system, which in former times pressed so heavily upon the people, it cannot be conceded that matteTs with regard to it are yet placed on a satisfactory basis. Indeed, if
    377 words
  • 335 6 Messre Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd. New Premises. It has been left to Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw A Company, Limited, the wellknown firm whose new premises form one magnificent unbroken block in Bishop Street, to provide the public of Penang with an opporiunity of seeing goods set out to the best advantage
    335 words
  • 91 6 The George Town Kinema presents “The Great Unknown,” “The Trail of the Serpent and the latest topical budget tonight when there will be a change of programme. By special request the Electric Polyscope Co. are showing the entire series of that famous detective film Fantomas in twenty reels
    91 words
  • 29 6 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow:— Single Handicap. R N Goodwin ve. Reimann W S Dunn vs. Alexander J G Brown vs. Dr Sharpe.
    29 words
  • 358 6 Tme New Law of Treason. Quite a lot of perfectly unnecessary fuss is being made about the new Law of Treason. An examination of its provisions will show tbit the now law is but a natural consequence of recent events. When the rebellion of 1913 had been
    358 words
  • 108 6 To the E itor of the Straits Echo Dear Sir, Men recruited locally for Kitchener’s Army are being made to pay $lO each for their passports, before re.eiving their papers to proceed home. This will no doubt interest your readers, though it will perhaps not surprise them
    108 words
  • 63 6 The deciding race of 150 yards in the T U P Competition, necessary owing to Meesrß. Scarborough, Hargrave, and ,H f° r the Cup and Prizes, will take place at the Swimming Club on Sunday next, the 11th instant, at 11 a m. The Cup and Prizes
    63 words
  • 21 6 To-day, in the First League, Amaniah meet Mejlis, To-morrow, Thursday, in the Second (P W)’ Bab lsabar P la Mohibah
    21 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 91 6 Don’t Neglect Your Family. When you fail to provide your family with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at this season of the year, you are neglecting them, as bowel complaint is sure to be prevalent, and it is too dangerous a malady to be trifled with.
      91 words
    • 12 6 S'or Children's Hacking Cough at Night. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is. 6d.
      12 words
    • 69 6 Can Yot» Afford the Risk? Were you ever seized with a severe attack of cramp colic or diarrhoea without a battle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house Don't I take such risks. A dose or two will cur* you before a doctor could possibly be called,
      69 words
    • 41 6 Core for Bloes. Correct that disordered stomach with a few doses of Chamberlain’s Tablets, and that feeling of distress and despondency will disappear like magic. They are a sure cure for the blues. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. i
      41 words
    • 129 6 The primary object of life insurance is PROTECTION and policies of the CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co., Ltd. GIVE THE MAXIMUM AT MINIMUM COST. A BRITISH COMPANY ncorpo rated under the Companies' Ordinances, Hongkong, 1865/1890 and Registered under the Assurance Companies’ Act (England) 1909. Agencies established at every important centre
      129 words

  • 1571 7 Ever iince Italy became a nation she has ot bean content to lire on her paat. On that point the Futurists speak for erery Italian; and the monument to Victor Emmanuel shows that Rome is a city of the present and lives for herself, not for the teurists who
    1,571 words
  • 475 7 The casualties amongst officers in the present war and the supply of men Jo fill the gaps are serious matters for the armies of both friend and foe. In the Russo-Japan-ese war the first Russian army, with a strength of 2,200 offioers and 100,000 other ranks, lost
    475 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 509 7 HOTEL NORMAN. Penang's Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. ENGLISH CUISINE English Treatment large airy rooms facing the sea. Under the patronage of H.M. Judges. Medical Officers, Colonial Secretaries, Magistrates, etc. Terms Moderate and Inclusive. Cables "NORMANV" Telepkoma No. 391 John Roberts Billiard Table Manufacturer, HOTEL NORMAN. PENANG. HAS IN STOCK
      509 words
    • 52 7 Cramp Colic. No need of suffering from cramps in the stomach, or intestinal pains. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to relieve the most severe cases. Get it to-day, there will be no time to send for it after the attack comes on. For sale by all Dispensaries
      52 words
    • 179 7 OCDC DOC DOC DOC DOooOOC BY ROYAL 1 APPOINTMENT. Contractors -to THE ADMIRALTY, THE WAR OFFICE, THE INDIA OFFICE, n o n r\ ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. OBTAINABLE RETAIL i H v i i iES NATuSt AND ALL Leading Hospitals THROUGHOUT The World.
      179 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 2153 8 P.&O. S.N.C" Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electrio Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Electrio Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION GO., LTD. Foa Intended to Sa.il. Djo Penatu July 8 23
      2,153 words