Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 October 1910

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    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 246 VOL. LXVIII. MONDAY, 31st OCTOBER, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      2135 1 HIE “PINANGJJAZETTE.” p enan g Turf club.| CHRISTMAS!!! MoH e a ““J“ a e n mts a h hdu I NOTICE, uriiio/u» rvv ■t4 IM Sittings for the above should be booked at an early date to a vol I disappointment at the W fllllu Q DUnilU. SUBbCRIPI lON. 11
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    THE BUKIT K. B. COMPANY.
    341 2 .—ST. STATUTORY MEETING. The first ordinary general, or statutory, meeting of the Bukit K. B. Rubber Company was held at Singapore, on Saturday. There were present Messrs. S. W. Moorhouse (managing director) in the chair, A. A. Gunn and Neo Ong Hee (directors), Capt. Cobb,
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    Death of Mr. D. C. Neave.
    220 2 Messrs. Fraser and Neave inform us that they have received a cable from Home to the effect that Mr. David Chalmers Neave died suddenly at his residence at Aberfeldy, Scotland, on October 27. The deceased gentleman arrived in Singapore about thirty years ago when
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    Wild Tribes of Malaya.
    321 2 Among the series of papers on Malay subjects, published by direction of the F. M.S. Government and edited by Mr. R. J. Wilkinson, that issued as a supplement on the Aboriginal Tribes—a copy of which we have received—is one of the most interesting. From it one
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    RUBBER ESTATES MANAGEMENT.
    1911 2 The central problem in connection with the running of rubber estates is management. Ignoring the human element will prove one of the most fruitful sources of error in the calculations of the statisticians. The Malacca experience should shatter the delusions of those who frame estimates of comparative
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    THE WEEK.
    66 2 Monday, October 31. Hallowmas Eve. Tuesday, November I. Racecourse open for training. Opening of E. O. Hotel Annexe. Wednesday, November 2. Rand, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, 9 p.m. Thursday, November 3. Outward P. O. Mail. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Friday, November 4. Straits Cinematograph,
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    Coming Events.
    34 2 Nov. 11 and 14.—9-15 p.m. Cigarette Smoker and Tableaux Vivants, Town Hall, for the Band fund. Nov. 19.—Penang Hunt Club Gymkhana. Nov. 30.—St. Andrew’s Ball. Jan. 13.—Fancy Dress Ball at Town Hall.
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    LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
    25 2 Fixturks for Novrmbrr. 3. M.R.C. v. Govt. Wharves, Esplanade. B.—Crescent v. Free School, Esplanade. 15.—Crescent v. Butterworth, Esplanade. 22. Police v. Butterworth, Esplanade.
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    TENDERS.
    37 2 Mohammedan and Hindu Endowments Board. —Alterations and additions to Capitan Kling Mosque tenders close noon, Nov. 4. St i aits Government. Use and occupation of Government distillery, Sungei Pinang, for 1911 tenders close: noon, Nov. 15
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    AUCTION SALES.
    40 2 Wednesday, Nov. 2.— Shares Central Sales Room; 11 a.m.; Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers. Thuisday, Nov. .?.—Shares; Penang Sales Room; 11 a.m.; Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Saturday, Nov. 5. Furniture and plants Larut Road Cunningham, Clark A Co., auctioneers.
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    HOUSE TO LET.
    25 2 20a Leith St.; apply Mrs. Kaufmann, 20a Leith St. Clove Hall Clove Hall Road apply 22a Beach St. or 214 Penang Road.
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    UNCLAIMED LETTERS.
    250 2 The following unclaimed letters, etc., are lying at the Penang Post Office Letters. Allen, C. H. Jones, S. R. Bavin, G. G. Lewis, Prof. Beatson, J. May, J. O. Bowerman, E. McDermatt F. G. Coxon, M. des Noronha, A. J. Croyier, F. D. Omen, J. Denny, H. Pallet,
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      231 2 The Sun. Apparent times of Sunrise and Sunset in Penang Sunrise. Sunset. Nov. Ito Nov. 5,...6-05 am. 5-54 p.m. Nov. 6to Nov. 15,...6-06 a.m. 5-54 p.m. Nov. 16 to Nov. 24,...6-07 a.m. 5-53 p.m. Nov. 25 to Nov. 30, ..6-08 a.m. 5-52 p.m. The Moon. O New Moon 8.53 p.m.
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1165 3 JANUARY MEETING. 1911 (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING). 7 o be passed at a General Meeting- to be held on Friday, 11th November, 1910. NOTICE.No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless due notice is given in writing to the Secretary at least seven
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      756 3 j IWOON B(||n Netherlands Gutta Percha: pianos I COMPANY, LIMITED. t IN SOUD MAHOGANY CASES. X Singapore Rubber Works. «on frames, run trichords, j J 2 X UNDER DAMPER X 2 Matting* and Floor-Tiles Specially Suitable for Shipboard, 2 t CHECK ACTIONS 2 Banks, Insurance-Offices, Churches, Hospitals, 2 X X
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    BIRTH.
    28 4 Ayres. —The wife of Frederick William Ayres, of a daughter, on October 30, 1910, at Pondok Tanjong, Perak, F M S. (Singapore and English papers please copy).
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    Monday, Oct. 31, 1910.
    1204 4 Nearly a month ago Reuter told us of a then impending speech by Mr. Balfour at Edinburgh, which was being awaited with exceptional interest, in view of the increasing controversy on the question of payment of M.P.’s. It was characteristic of Reuter, however, that the sth
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    BANDMANN OPERA CO.
    328 4 SATURDAY’S PERFORMANCE The Bandmann Opera Co. paid us a flying visit on Saturday, when they played to a most enthusiastic house at the Town Hall. We hope this encouragement will result in their coming again, and that they will stay a little longer next time. Their success
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    The Smallpox Outbreak.
    164 4 Concealment of Cases. In the Third Court, on Saturday, before Mr. R B. Osborne, Cheah Soh Wee, a Chinese woman, was charged by Corporal No. 45 Yacob with failing to give immediate notice of a case of smallpox She was fined $250. The fine was paid. In
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    Blaze on a Scaffold.
    81 4 About nine o’clock, on Saturday night, an alarm of fire was raised at the Electric Generating Station, Sungei Pinang. The brigade was promptly on the scene and soon extinguished the fire, which was on some scaffolding, now being used for the reconstruction of one of the
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    The Birch-Cargill Nuptials.
    234 4 Mrs. Birch will be glad if any of her Penang friends, who came over to witness the marriage of Miss Winifred Birch at Taiping, will have lunch with her at the New Club. Ten seats will be reserved in All Saints Church for Penang friends. The Government
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    863 4 We regret to hear that Mr. fc j Brewster, D. 0., Kinta, is again unwell The Hon. W. Evans is acting for H g the Governor during the latter’s absence the F. M.S. a Mr. H. M, 0. Green has been appoint-.] a medical officer in the
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      103 4 E. 6’ O. HOTEL. SPECIAL BAND NIGHT, TUESDAY, Ist NOVEMBER. DINNER 8 P.M. OPENING OF THE eTTo. HOTEL ANNEXE, 9.30 p.m. Dancing: in the Annexe Hall, 9.45 p.m. Slipper, 11.15 p.m. SAKKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOQOOOOO -EMBASSY' I W. gH. Wills’s I LATEST SMOKING MIXTURE. I O IN i lb. PATENT
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      191 4 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION TO’ THE PIHANC GAZETTE-" Payable Strictly in Advance.. J Town.l B/, Post. monthly ».»5 QUABTERLY 6.75 7.50 YEARLY 13.50 15.00 ANNUAL »7.00 30.00 Broken periods are charged (or either at a half or full month. The Telegraphic Address of the Pinang Gazette is Gazette, Penang.” Telephone No.
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    FEDERAL COUNCIL.
    2537 5 GOVERNOR AT KUALA KANGSAR. A BRILLIANT SPECTACLE [Front Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Kangsar, October 30. His Excellency Sir John Anderson and party arrived here on Friday. On Saturday afternoon there was dovefighting at the Astana Nigara. The guests subsequently inspected the State apartments and Negalia. To-day there was
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    SCOTTISH HOME RULE.
    36 5 APPEAL TO BRITHER SCOTS.” [Reuter’s Service.] London, October 29. The Scottish National Home Rule Committee, in a manifesto, appeals to Scotsmen all over the world for funds to achieve Home Rule for Scotland.
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    103 5 FEW CHANCES RECORDED. SATURDAY'S PRICES IN SINGAPORE. [Fro»» Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, October 29. The following are buyers’ prices for shares 1 Linggis 43/6 Selangor Rubbers 60/Alor Gajihs 2.50 To-day’s Penang Quotations. The following are the changes in our share list on page 7 to-day v Sag
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    NYALAS RUBBER CO, LTD.
    164 5 STATUTORY MEETING. ENCOURAGING progress report. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, October 31. At the .statutory meeting of the Nyalas Rubber Co., Ltd., on Saturday, Mr, Giang Thye, who presided, announced that Mr. Sarkies had retired from the directorate owing to poor health and that Mr. W.
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    PRODUCE PRICES.
    23 5 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, October 29. To-day’s (Saturday’s) prices for produce are Gambier $9.37| Pepper, black 14.75 Pepper, white 25.75
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    S.R.C. SPORTS.
    29 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, October 31. The Singapore Recreation Club Sports held on Saturday were a success. The Hon. W. Evans, Deputy Governor, distributed the prizes.
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    THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
    17 5 [Fro»» Our Own Correspondent Singapore, October 31. The third horse in the Cambridgeshire was Halycon.
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    PORTUGAL’S REPUBLIC.
    30 5 [Reuter’s Service London, October 31. A telegram from Lisbon says that Senor Franco, the ex-Dictator of Portugal, lias been indicted for abuse of power, but released on bail.
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    THE CROWN PRINCE’S TOUR.
    33 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London, October 31. A telegram from Berlin states that at the Crown Prince's wish only three officials of the Berlin detective f >rce will travel with him.
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    THE TURKISH NAVY.
    30 5 [Reuter’s Service London, October 31. The Berlin Post states that Turkey has paid the purchase price of 18,000 000 marks (for the two recently acquired German battleships.
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    PROGRESS IN AVIATION.
    205 5 PRICE OF THE CLEMENT-BAYARD.” GORDON-BENNETT Utt. [Reuter’s Service.] London, October 29. The price of the Clement Bayard dirigble balloon, which has been acquired by the British Government, is £lB,OOO (sterling). M. Clements asked for £25,000, but came down to £lB,OOO. The War Office offered £12,500 and the
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    THE TURKISH LOAN.
    33 5 GERMAN PATRIOTIC DUTY. [Reuter’s Service.] London, October 30. Practically «11 the important German banks are represented in the Turkish loan syndicate, considering the successful flotation in Germany a patriotic duty.
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    The Tobin Case.
    417 5 A Barren Appeal. At Friday’s meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commission, Dr. Fowlie moved that Mrs. Tobin be paid Mr. Tobin’s contributions and interest to the Provident Fund up to date of his leaving the service. In bringing forward this matter Dr. Fowlie said it was now
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    A Drowning Fatality.
    139 5 On Saturday a fatal boating accident occurred on the Muda River. A boat was comiog downstream from Baling with four passengers, including a Japanese girl, and 82 bags of tin ore, when it sank at Luboh Sa’ Gintah, opposite the estate where Mr. G Forbes is manager.
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    BOOKMAKERS IN COURT.
    658 5 ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST. The following is the Free Press report of the above A preliminary enquiry into the charges of criminal breach of trust brought by A. W. Tully aghinst Michael S. Cowan was commenced in the third court on Friday before Mr. F. Robinson. The
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    The Late King of Siam.
    356 5 Issues of the Bangkok papers up to Friday, Oct. 21st, are to hand and there is not the least reference to the King of Siam at all, which surely there would have been had His Majesty been known to have been indisposed. The King was
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    SHIPPING.
    408 7 CLEARANCES. Canton for Dindings and Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon for Port Weld. G. Apcar for Calcutta. Hong Wan I for Singapore. Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi and Setul. Van Swoll for Olehleh, Pulau Wei, &c.,Padaug. PASSENGERS. ARRIVALS. By Malaya (Oct. 29) from Deli, Melle van
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    SHARES.
    1445 7 <p Capital. Subscribed. s^ reBe Value. "2 Dividends. Name. j?, aS "5 S "2 s "IS Q fti 02 O’ 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 MINING. 1093 <300,000 <300,000 30,000 »10 <lO 25 10 30 Belat Tin Mining Co. 1906 300,000 225,000 22,500 10 10 Bruang, w a,T 1901
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    MAILS.
    92 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE To-Morrow. For. Per. Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Tong Chuan 7 a.m. Langkat Jin Ho 1 p.m. Asahan Petrel 1 p.m. Tongkah Rotorua 1 p.m. Trang Mary Austin I p.m. Langsa, Edie, T. Semawe, I p 3 Olehleh and I 8 r and Sabang, J
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    EXCHANGE.
    127 7 Pxnang, October 29, 1910. (By Courtesy oj the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 5/32 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 15/32 3 Credit 2'4 9/16 3 Documentary 2/4 19/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days’ sight Privaue 175| Botuhav Demand Bank 174 j 3 days’sight Private 175 j Madras
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    365 7 Per N.D.L. ss. Kleist, from London due to Penang November 10 To Singapore Dr and Mrs J Bosecha, Mr and Mrs L Weiler, Mrs Brehmer, Mrs K S Rutgers, Mrs M H Tersteeg and child, Miss F M Wichers, H N Anderson, H C Hadfield, A
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