Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 November 1910

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  • Title Section
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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 252 VOL. LXVIII. SATURDAY, sth NOVEMBER, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1820 1 THF PINANG GAZETTE. CHRISTMAS!!! th^ t s e gr a a t ph h s o^° e r p U HI PT 1 1(>M b Sitting» for the above should be booked at an early date to avoid disappointment at the «511 Ofl OH* T 0... m SE photographic studio.
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    A POPULAR SERGEANT-MAJOR.
    1927 2 INTERESTING PRESENTATIONS. The Penang Volunteer Drill Hall, For* Cornwall, was last evening the scene of a presentation to Sergt.Major R. Sayers, (Middlesex Regt. 2nd Batt.), Drill Inspector to the P.V.C., of a purse from the Corps and a fitted leather trunk from the Cadets, on the eve
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    " THE PROTEUS OF DISEASE.”
    259 2 THE PROTEUS OF DISEASE.” INDIGESTION’S INNUMERABLE FORMS. Of all the disorders to which humanity is heir, indigestion is undoubtedly the most frequent. Its symptoms are endless in their variety and its causes are scarcely less numerous Whatever the cause, the greatest «care has undoubtedly to be exercised in the question
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    Rubber Crops.
    94 2 The Manager of the Kurau Rubber Estate, Ltd informs us that the October output was 3,307 lb. Our Singapore correspondent gives the following crops for October Senawang lb. 9,305 Lanadron 28,425 Saudycraft 10,469 Singapore Johore 14,421 Ledbury 10,869 Alma 1,200 Klebang 359 Merton 2,434 Kota Bahrue 1,135 Cheng
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    London Rubber Auction.
    164 2 London, Nov. I.—The prices showed a declining tendenev again to-day though they did not drop quite so low as at the sale a month ago. There were 308 tons of plantation rubber on offer, of which 26 1 tons was Malayan, and the largeness of the quantity
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    A Novelty in Cycle Tyres.
    103 2 We notice in the India Rubber Journal of Oct. 3rd that the Continental Cey are first in the field with a new style of bicycle tyre for the next yew, and that looked a very serviceable article. The trial is formed by a series of
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    Runnymede Hotel.
    95 2 The new Annexe to Runnymede Hotel is nearing completion and will soon be ready for occupation. The management will then be able to meet the increasing demand for accommodation boarders and visitors. Seabathing and tennis can be indulged in by the guests. Several alterations are to be made
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    67 2 Per N. D.L. ss. Kleist, from London due to Penang November 10 To Singapore Dr and Mrs J Bosscha, Mr and Mrs L Weiler, Mrs Brehmer, Mrs E S Rutgers, Mrs M H Tersteeg and child, Miss F M Wichers, Messrs H N Anderson, H C
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    HOME FROM INDIA.
    17 2 To Recuperate Her Health, Liverpool Lady Falls Victim to Acute Debility and Stomach Troubles
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    H. E. THE GOVERNOR AT KELANTAN.
    654 2 —M.M. SIGNING OF THE TREATY. Kota Bharu, Oct. 24—The Sea Belle, with H. E. the Governor and his suite, consisting of C >louel Jackson, SurveyorGeneral, F. VI. S., Mr, R. E. Stubbs, of the Colonial Office, Mr. Severn and Capt. Gay, arrived at Tumpat
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    The Opium Trade.
    97 2 Simla, 26 Oct I’he British legation in Peking is now engaged in conducting some delicate negotiations with the Chinese Government regarding the future of the Opium Trade. The Government of India are communicating with Mr. Max Muller. The Legation has already been apprised of the views of
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    THE WEEK.
    65 2 Saturday, November 5. Straits Cinematograph, Penang lc, a Homeward P. O. Mail. Sunday, November 6. Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity. St. Leonard. Monday, November 7. Band, Esplanade. Tuesday, November 8. Band, Golf Club. Homeward German Mail. Wednesday. November 9. Outward German Mail. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, November 10.
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    Coming Events.
    87 2 Nov. 10.—St. Andrew s Ball Practice, Crosb? Hall, 5-45 p.m. Nov. 11.—Penang Turf Club Annua] General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce 4-30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 14.—9-15 p.m. Cigarette Smoker and Tableaux Vivants, Town Hall, for the Band fund. Nov. 15. —St. Andrew s Ball Practice, Town Hall, 5-45
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    LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
    20 2 Fixtures for November. B.—Crescent v. Free School, Esplanade. 15. —Crescent v. Butterworth, Esplanade. 22. Police v. Butterworth. Esplanade.
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    TENDERS.
    33 2 Stiaits Government.— Use and occupation of Government distillery, Sungei Pinang. for 1911 tenders close: noon, Nov. 15 Straits Government.— Toddy Farm, Penang, Province Wellesley, and Bindings, 1911 tenders close noon, Nov. 15.
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    AUCTION SALES.
    29 2 Wednesday Nov. 9.— Shares Central Sales Room; 11 a.m.; Cunningham, Clark A Co, auctioneers. Thursday, Nov. 10.— Shares; Penang Sales Room; 11 a.m.; Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer.
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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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    Where to Stay.
    39 2 Penang —The E. i O. Hotel, Tne Crag. Raffl es by the Sea. Runnymede Hotel, and Sea View Hotel. Singapore Adelphi Hotel and Raffl-s Hotel. Kuala Lumpur:—Grand Orieiral Hotel. Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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      770 2 Cured Only by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. When she saw the shores of England once again Mrs. Mascella Teasdale was filled with gladness, for in the dear home land she fervently hoped and believed she would soon recover the health she had lost in the debilitating nerveshattering heat of India.
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      155 2 Get Relief Quickly A twisted ankle, a sprained wrist, a strained muscle—these are things that demand relief in a hurry. And that is just why thousands who are liable to these mishaps always keep a bottle of Little’s Oriental Balm close at hand. There is absolutely nothing equal to it
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      101 2 L& C. Hardtmuth’s KOH-I-NOOR’ a pencils sl iSSS’ Th e Gem of Kit I f* enc >l World. The Kvh-I-Noor Diamon Bwlcl no longer the premier gem-—it as 1 I been outrivalled. But the Koh■7 I 1 I-Noor Pencil has suffeted no II such eclipse, it still stands to-day Il
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      174 2 The Sun. Apparent times of Sunrise and Sunset in Penang Sunrise. Sunset. Nov. 1 to 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 pm. Nov. 25 to Nov. 30, ..6-08 am. 5-52 p.m. S he Moon. First Quarter
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    MARRIAGE.
    19 4 Somrryille-M erckr.—Oct. 6, at Holywood, Co. Down, D. K. Somerville, of Singapore, to Sarah Elizabeth Anna (Stella) Mercer.
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    Saturday, Nov. 5, 1910.
    1082 4 Resuming our notice of the Report of the Commission that enquired into the conditions of indentured labour in the F.M.S., laid before the Federal Council, the Chinese section next engages our attention. During recent years indentured Chinese labour practically disappeared in the mining districts and has
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    A MOTORING FATALITY.
    574 4 INQUEST AT KUALA LUMPUR. Mr M. B. Shelley held a Coroner’s enquiry at Kuala Lumpur into the death of Sinnaya, the Tamil chauffeur of Mr. M. J. Kennaway, who succumbed as the result of a motor car accident on the morning of Oct. 14th. Mr Mercer, giving
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    Tin Mining Returns.
    234 4 P.P. The quantity of tin ore exported by the tributors on the land of the Royal Johore Tin Mining Co Ltd., during the month of October was piculs 55 86 bags. Tronoh Mines. Result of operations during the month of October 1910. Output. Tributer s Ore Pics.
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    INDENTURED CHINESE LABOUR.
    1026 4 VIEWS OF MR. W. D. BARNEs. Mr. W. D. Barnes, British Resident Pahang, aud lately Secretary for Chi Q 2 Affairs, wrote the following notes, w u are published as an appendice to the rep Or of the Commission appointed to into Indentured Labour in the F.M
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      339 4 1 H Builds Up Strength j “I have gained over one stone in weight.” Dear Sirs,—You will be pleased to learn of the great benefit I have y derived from a course of Angier’s Emulsion. At the end of the summer I h was thoroughly “run down,” and felt extremely
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      192 4 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION TO THE PINANG GAZETTE.” Payable Strictly in Advance. Town. By Post. MONTHLY 2.25 2.50 QUARTERLY 6.75 7.50 y 2 YEARLY 13.50 15.00 ANNUAL 27.00 30.00 Broken periods are charged for either at a half or full month. The Telegraphic Address of the Pinang Gazette” is ‘‘Gazette, Penang.”
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  • Obituary
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    25 4 DEATH. Pottrr.—On Oct. 25, on board the P. ifc O. Nubia, Julia Sophia, beloved wife of H. Y. D. Potter, Public Works Department, Kuantan, Pahang.
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    110 5 FEW CHANGES OF NOTE. YESTERDAYS PRICES IN SINGAPORE. [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, November 4. Buyers’ prices for shares to-day (Friday) are Highlands Lowlauds <£s Malacca Plantations £6 7/6 Glenealys $2.10 To-day’s Penang Quotations. The following are the changes in our share list on page 7 to-day
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    MANOEUVRES IN SELANGOR.
    69 5 A REARGUARD ACTION. [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, November 5. The combined manoeuvres by the Malay State Guides and the Malay States Volunteer Rifles continued yesterday. There was a rearguard action on the Pahang Road in the morning, and an affair of outposts at night. Major-General
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    DEATH OF A PLANTER.
    43 5 MR. S. E. DOUGLAS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, November 5 The death occurred at the European Hospital here, yesterday, of Mr. S E Douglas, planter, late of Glenmarie, who was admitted on Monday suffering from blackwater fever.
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    SINGAPORE CONCERT HALL
    33 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 5 At a meeting of the new concert hall committee it was announced that $60,000 was required, of which $7,50) had already been subscribed.
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    PRODUCE PRICES.
    22 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, November 4. To-day’s (Friday’s) quotations for produce are Gambier 9.06 Pepper, white 25./0 Opium 1.890.00
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    NEW FRENCH CABINET.
    72 5 MODERATES REPRESENTED. [Rkutkr’s SkRVICR.j London, November 4 M. Aristide Briand, the French Premier,, has formed a Cabinet. London, November 5, The new French Cabinet represents the majority of the M' derates in the Chambei who supported M. Briand against the Socialists and Extreme Radicals [On the 3rd
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    IRISH HOME RULE.
    32 5 [Reuter’s Service J London, November 4. The Irish Unionist Party have issued a manifesto in which they declare that they will never submit to Home Rule in any form.
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    ABDUL HAMID ILL.
    26 5 Rku tkr’s Service London, November 4 Reuter’s correspondent at Salonika says that Abdul Hamid, ex-Sultau of I’urkey, is reported to be seriously ill.
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    WELSH MINERS’ STRIKE.
    18 5 [Rkuter’B Service.] London, November 4. Another six thousand miners have struck work in South Wales.
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    JIMAH ESTATE.
    478 5 AN EXTRAORDINARY CIRCULAR. A SHORTAGE OF 156 ACRES. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 5. Messrs. Max H. Hilckes and St. V. B. Down have sent to the shareholders in Jimah Rubber Estates, Ltd., an amazing circular in which they state that the area of the estate is
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    SOUTH AFRICA.
    122 5 UNION PARLIAMENT OPENED [Reuter’s Service London, November 5. General Botha, Premier of the South African Union, in a message to the Daily Mail, says that he earnestly hopes and believes that the hearts of the two races in South Africa wi 1 be united as well as their
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    NATIONALISATION OF MONOPOLIES.
    49 5 AUSTRALIAN BILL PASSED. [Reuter’s Service] London, November 4. In the Commonwealth House of Representatives, at Melbourne, the third reading was passed of a Bill empowering the nationalisation of monopolies. The division resulted For third reading 38 Against 20 Majority 18 This is the bare statutory majority.
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    THE “DREADNOUGHT” GUNS.
    58 5 AUSTRIA IN A SERIOUS PLIGHT. [Reuter’s Skrvice.] London, November 4. The Neue Freis Presse (Vienna) says that the new 13'5 inch guns for the eleven British Dreadnoughts will involve Austria in a serious plight, as her Dreadnoughts will either be outclassed before they are launched, or new
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    FEDERAL COUNCIL
    1265 5 CONCLUDING PROCEEDINGS. A TRIBUTE TO MR E. W. BIRCH. [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Kangsar, November 4. At the afternoon session of the Federal Council to-day the following Enactments were passed The Estate Labourers (Protection of Health) Enactment, 1910. The Labour Enactment, 1904, No. 2 (Chinese Mining), Amendment
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    KAISER AND TSAR.
    184 5 EFFECT OF ROYAL MEETING. [Reuter’s Service London, November 5. The Tsar arrived at Potsdam yesterday, being met by the Kaiser, a number of Princes, and the Imperial Chancellor (Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg). [Der Ostasiatischr Lloyd’s Servick Berlin, November 4. The Norddeutsche Zeitung emphasizes the traditional friendship existing between
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    THE MIKADO’S BIRTHDAY.
    46 5 KING GEORGE’S CONGRATULATIONS. [Reuter’s Service London, November 5. The Hon. Arthur Walsh, Master of the Ceremonies, called at the Japanese Embassy at 4 Grosvenor Gardens, yesterday, to tender His Majesty the King’s congratulations on the occasion of the Emperor of Japan’s birthday anniversary
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    THE PRICE OF COTTON.
    18 5 J Dbr Ostasiatibche Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, November 4. Cotton is quoted at 7.81 d
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    A CHINESE BANKRUPTCY.
    124 5 liabilities over a million. EUROPEAN AND CHINESE BANKS INVOLVED. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 5. In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, the case of Chop Choo Foo Lam, of Singapore, Canton, and Hongko >g, was dealt with. Gross liabilities in Singapore of over $1,000,000 are expected to
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    GERMAN MILITARY SERVICE.
    61 5 CONCESSIONS FOR SUBJECTS ABROAD. [Der Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s Service] Berlin, November 4. Before the opening of the Reichstag session a Press communique has been issued by the Council’s committee on foreign affairs giving particulars of the law governing the rights of being a German subject and containing more
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    GERMAN CROWN PRINCE’S TOUR
    45 5 i Dkr. Ostasiatibche Lloyd’s Service. l Berlin, November 4. During the voyage of the German Crown Prince in the Mediterranean wireless press messages will be sent to Berlin. Herr Georg Wegener, who accompanies the Crown Prince’s suite, will describe the voyage.
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    GERMANY’S DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
    21 5 [Der Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, November 4. Herr Eckert, German Minister at Havana, has been transferred to Cettinjĕ.
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    28 5 COMPETITIONS FOR NOVEMBER. Ladies’ Presgrave Cup 4th and sth. Men’s ditto 12th and 13th. Ladies’ Monthly Medal 18th and 19th. Men’s ditto 26th and 27th.
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      275 5 LADY. Knowledge nursing. Going England January would take charge child or invalid in exchange for passage. 208, c/o Pinang Gazette. (VIDE GAZETTE NO. 63 OF 28TH OCTOBER, 1910.) Tenders will be received, up to noon on Monday, the 14th November 1910, at the Resident Councillor’s Office, Penang, from persons desirous
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      544 5 BOARD AND LODGING. Accommodation available for married couples and bachelors at a sea-side house situated in the European quarter. First class recommendations. Terms moderate. Apply to—--100, c/o The Pinang Gazette. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. APPLICATIONS are invited for the appointment of Clerk at.d Interpreter, Jinrikisha Office, at a salary of $3O per
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      776 6 N.I. tv- The 15 H. P. j■ f i J INFANCY, i Straker-Squire i M ss l r' m I AvrJßi. z* S (Four Cylenders.) vy&l\ 5 I J < M 3 M Those who use NESTLĔ’B FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place a regular fortnightly service «“intsin.d fl tr
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    SHIPPING.
    431 7 ARRIVALS. Devanha, Brit., 4784, Powell, Nov. 5. Singapore, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. E. F. Ferdinand, Aust., 3843. Nilsehe, Nov. 4, Japan, gen., Schmidt, Kustermann& Co. Glenfalloch, Brit., 1434, Mason, Nov. 5, Amoy, gen., Boustead Co. Kistna, Brit., 524, Sinlair, Nov. 4, Singapore, gen., Hottenbach, Liebert Co. purnea, Brit, 33"5,
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    SHARES.
    1579 7 C.pi,.,. S WIW N„t faj. D g 5 i m tn <y 1906 j 1907 1908 1909 1910 MINING. 1906 000 110 lO 1 25 10 30 BeUt Tin Mining Co. 3J IXX? 300,000 225,000 22,500 10 10 Bruana 5 1901 iHon’nna 60,000 10 10 '2O 16 a Bruseh
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    MAILS.
    55 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE Monday. For. Per. (Jmse. Singapore, China and Japan Nam Song 3 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow Glenogle 3 p.m. Tuesday. Port Swettenham and Singapore Ipoh 4 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, > India, Aden, Egypt, Yorck 5 p.m. and vid Naples for i Regist. up
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    EXCHANGE.
    126 7 Pbnang, Novkmber 5, 1910. (By Courtesy of 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 1 laloutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay Demand Bank 174| 3 days’sight Private 175| Madras
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    251 7 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5. Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity. Church of England. St. George’» Church.— Holy Communion (Plain) 7-30 a m., Matins (Choral) 8 a.m., Holy Communion (Tamil) 9 a.m., Mating (Chinese) 10 a.ra., Sunday School .5 p.m., Evensong and Sermon 6 p.m. Preacher The Rev. F. W. Haines. St.
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