Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 December 1910

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 291 VOL. LXVIII. WEDNESDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1818 1 I Sea View Hotel,: FARQUHAR STREET. t the ideal hotel for visitors. X HOME COMFORTS. SEA BATHING. CUISINE UNEXCELLED. MODERATE TERMS. Tel No. 368 Proprietor, W. DANIEL. “(HE PiNANG GAZETTE.” V’Wjf A Q wanted. NOTICE_OF SALE. NOTICE. subscillFtion. AMAO kJ If 1 O E N p Fop Daily Issue, in
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      54 1 THE PINAKG «AZEITE (PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.) Rates of Subscription, payable strictly in advance• LOCAL 2-25 rer month. J $13.50 half yearly. Z 2 827.00 per annum. Z BY POST S 2.50 per month. 815.00 half yearly. > 830.00 yearly. WEEKLY EDITION PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. 2 Subscription 81.50 per month. q
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    WEDDINGS.
    409 2 ALLIN—HARRIS. A Devonshire contemporary thus reports the wedding of Mr. C H. Allin, Director, Post <fc Telegraphs, F.M.S. The wedding took place (on Nov. 3rd) of Miss Annie Harris (eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Harris, of Ratherton, Holsworthy, Devonshire) and Mr. Charles H. Allin, of Kuala Lumpur,
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    GRENIER—VAN LANGENBERG
    247 2 On Saturday at 1 p.m., at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Kuala Lumpur, Miss Lydia Irene Van Langeberg, daughter of Mr. T. C. Van Langenberg, of the local Sanitary Board, was married to Mr. Walter Grenier, Accountant, Federated Engineering Co., son of the late Mr. J. H. Grenier, of
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    Folly Missionaries.
    150 2 The Far East will soon he rejocing, says Ths Daily Express London, in a special company of Follies, who set out on Nov. 12 under a special charter from the king of the Follies himself—Mr. Pellissier. Hitherto Mr. Pellissier has never allowed any company to call itself Follies,
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    OLD MARLBURIAN DINNER AT KUALA LUMPUR.
    873 2 A very successful Old Marlburian Dinner, the first ever held in the Straits, took place at the Empire Hotel on Tuesday last, December 13th at Kuala Lumpur, Dr. R. Denman, as the “doyen” of O. M.’s in the Native States, took the chair, and
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    711 2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING. Minutes of a special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Thursday the 24th November 1910 to consider and pass Supplemental Budget No. 2 of 1910. Presbnt :—Mr F. J. Hallifax, President, Messrs. W. T. Chapman J. W. Hallifax, and Dr. P. V. Looke.
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    TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
    466 2 THE GERMAN BUDGET. London, Dec. 9.—The Secretary of the Treasury read a Budget statement in the Reichstag to-day. The excess of revenue ’’over the estimate has reduced the deficit of 1909 from 230 to 126 million marks, which will be charged to the years 1911, 1912 and 1913.
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    THE WEEK.
    78 2 Wednesday, December 21. St. Thomas. Star Vaudeville Company. Wayang Kassim, King St. Theatre. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Thursday, December 22. Outward German Mail. Outward English Mail. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Rjad. Friday, December 23. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Saturday, December 24. Christmas Eve. Homeward English Mail. Straits Cinematograph, Penang
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    Christmas and New Year Festivities.
    75 2 Dec. 2L.—Engineers’ Institute, Christmas Tree, 4 p.m. Dec. 22.—St. George’s and Presbyterian Sunday Schools’ Christmas Tree at the Town Hall, 5 p.m. Dec. 23.—Methodist-Episcopal Sunday School, Christmas Tree, at the Anglo-Chinese Boys’ School, 4 p.m. Dec. 26.—Pulau Tikus, Christmas Treat. Dec. 28.—Parish Hall, Christmas Tree,
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    Coining Events.
    172 2 Dec. 23.—H. E. the Governor arrives in Penang and goes up the Hill in the evening. Jan. I.—New Year’s Day. Jan. 2.—Public Holiday. Jan. 3.—Penang Races—First Day. H. E. the Governor attends. Jan. 4.—Residency: Garden, Party at 4-45 p.m.; Dinner at 8 p.m. Jan. s.—Penang Races—Second Day. H.
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    Where to Stay.
    40 2 Penang :—The E. Js O. Hotel, Tne Crag, Raffles by the Sea, Runnymede Seaside Hotel, and Sea View Hotel. Singapore :—Adelphi Hotel and Raffles Hotel. Kuala Lumpur :—Grand Oriental Hotel. Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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      170 2 p F ..a a Guinea a flux. BEECHAM’S PILLS Hundreds and thousands of ailing men and women in every clime have found that Beecham's Pills make life worth living.’ II They purify the Blood Cure Bilious Nervous Disorders Give tone to the Nervous System Cure Restlessness and Insomnia Insure Assimilation
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      191 2 Get Relief Quickly A twisted ankle, a sprained wrist, a strained muscle—these are things that demand relief in a hurry. Aud 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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      237 2 WAYANG KASSIM (The Indra Zanihor Royal Theatrical Co. of Singapore.) The Old Favourite Stronger than Ever!!! TO-NIGHT, Patient Griselda AND FANCY BAZAAR AT King Street Theatre. NEW DANCES A SONGS. Clever Actors! omical Clowns!! harming Actresses!!! Everything Up-to-date. (gft CALL FOR Mw WATSON’S BLUE BAND. be OBTAINED FROM principal RETAIL
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      60 2 The Tides. Date. H \v. L. W. H W. L. W A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. Dec. 21 3-13 9-25 3-38 9-50 22 4-03 10-15 4-28 10-41 23 4_54 11.Q8 s_2i H. 45 ”24 5.49 u-03 617 12 30 6-46 12-52 7-18 1-44 ”r® 7 2 2-07 8-23 2-38 ”2 n’-
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      68 2 The Moon. Last Quarter 5.35 p.m 23 Dec. O New Moon ...11.21 pin. 31 First. Quarter 1.20 p.m. 8 Jan. O Full Moon 5.26 p.m. 15 The Sun. Apparent times of Sunrise and Sunset in Penang Sunrise. Sunset. Dec. 7to Dec. 31,...6-09 a.m. 5-51 p.m. Jan. Ito Jan. 6,...6-09 a.m.
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      1206 3 Anr I nil I Limri i X’mas Specialities BROWN Co., fl II £LB II I 11 Ult Li estabeisi,ed ,863 we are now booking orders Monumental Sculptors, I *v i IM GA PORE E FOR OUR POPULAR DECORATED CALCUTTA. J J 3 )J J O I IN Vy AC. A
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    BIRTH.
    17 4 Watson.—On Dec. 21, at Butterworth, Province Wellesley, the wife of Eiic. E. Watson, of a son.
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    Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1910.
    1270 4 When aoufronted by a choice of two evils, as the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce put it yesterday afternoon, the wiser course is to choose the lesser. And. that is all the Chamber claims to have done in regard to the Income-tax Bill and suggested
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    A Motor Accident.
    123 4 A GOOD SUGGESTION. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, a motor-car returning to Tanglin from Singapore met with a serious accident in Orchard Road. From the particulars that have been ascertained, it appears that the car was travelling at a fairly fast rate when the driver was compelled
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    Ladies’ Rifle Shooting.
    44 4 The Perak Ladies’ Rifle Club held their annual general meeting on Friday when the following were elected office-bearers for 1911 :—Mrs. L’ate, President Mrs. Anderson, Vice-President Mrs. Harper, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Basil Barnard and Mrs. Pinkney, members of Committee.
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      A GOOD SUGGESTION.
      430 4 [7k> the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, My suggestion is that Mr. O. V. Thomas call a meeting of the ratepayers and propose that the band be put on the rates. It will simplify matters and we shall have our band. Then give the present band
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      SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
      254 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette." Sir, I have read the particulars, published in yesterday’s issue of the Pinang Gazetie, concerning the holidays and wish to point out that the practice of not closing the school during the whole of the Christmas week—in which there are only
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    To-day’s Share Quotations.
    53 4 The following are the changes iu war share list on page 7 to-day t 2g’ 5 S 00 o i Mining, Kanaboi 1| 2| 1 Laha 9 9} ex. 1 Pahang Con. 4/6 5/6 3d Tronoh 14 14X ex Rubber 4 (Sterling). Ang.-Sumatra 65/- 70/- —5/. PadangJawa
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    ENGLISHMEN SHOT IN SIAM.
    7 4 A GOOD SUGGESTION.
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    Penang Races.
    172 4 First Day’s Handicaps. The following are the handicaps for the big events on the first day of the January Race Meeting I.—The Mixed Handicap. Adriatic 10. 7 Spout 8.3 Stagelight 10. 7 Say When 8’ 8.-. y Ronald 9. 7 Heatherbell Melodist 9. 0 Madame Meg 8.--Charlotte 812
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      208 4 •oooooooooooooooooooooooooooog §LIPTONS§ i TEAS. I 8 8 O o o o o No. 1 Blend (Yellow Label) O o o o No. 2 < Red > o o o No. 3 (Pink O O O O O O Stocked by ell Store-keepers:— o o 2 o o O SOLE AGENTS,
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    IPOH’S MILK SUPPLY.
    211 5 AN ALLEGED MONOPOLY. BUFFALO OWNERS' GRIEVANCES. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, December 21. There is general dissatisfaction with regard to the new milk supply scheme here, both from the viewpoint of the public and owners of cattle. A Deputation of Bengalis. A deputation of Bengali buffalo-owners called
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    RUBBER LITIGATION.
    67 5 TAMPENIS COMPANY’S ACTION. From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 21. The Tampenis Rubber and Coconut Co. sued Ho Yang Peng for the specific performance of an agreement to purchase certain rubber and coconut land. Alleged Shortage, Fhe defendant maintains that there was a shortage of 22 acres out
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    WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
    76 5 STATION FOR COCOS ISLANDS. From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 21. The Eastern Extension, Australia, and China Telegraph Co., Ltd., has been granted a licence by the Government to erect a station for wireless telegraphy at the Cocos or Keeling Islands. [The E. E. A. and G. Telegraph
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    PRODUCE PRICES.
    29 5 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 20. To-day’» (Tuesday’s) quotations for produce are Gambier 8.95 Pepper, white 25.00 Copra, best 10.00 Rubber, fair sheet 290.00 Opium 1,780.00
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    CHRISTMAS SPORT.
    32 5 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 21. Singapore will play Selangor at Rugby football on Saturday, and hockey and Association football on Monday. There are good chances of Singapore winning.
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    GERMAN CROWN PRINCE.
    52 5 VISIT TO NIZAM AND HYDERABAD i Reuter’s Service] London, December 20. The German Crown Prince is visiting Nizam and Hyderabad. A Magnificent Review, London, December 21. The German Crown Prince witnessed a magnificent review at Secunderabad, and then took command of the 33rd cavalry regiment, which he
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    SOCIAL QUESTIONS.
    91 5 SPEECH BY PRIME MINISTER. THE DUTIES OF CITIES [Rkotrr’s Service. 1 London, December 20. The Rt. Hon. H. H. Asquith. Prime Minister, was presented with the freedom of the Citv of Edinburgh in the presence of a vast audience in the Synod Hall. The Earl of Rosebery was
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    CHINA'S NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
    76 5 THE PRINCE REGENT CRITICISED. [Reuter’s Servicb.] London, December 20. The Chinese National Assembly at Peking, after a long discussion, appointed a Committee to frame a fresh memorial impeaching the Grand Councillors individually, impressing once again the necessity for the Grand Council being responsible to the people, and
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    COSSACKS IN MANCHURIA.
    65 5 CONFLICT WITH CHINESE POLICE [Reutrr’s Service London, December 20. According to unofficial reports that have reached St. Petersburg, the Chinese police arrested a Russian Colonel, a Captain, and two Cossacks near Aigun in Manchuria, on Wednesday last. The Colonel escaped from custody, returned next day with two
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    THE STRAITS TURF.
    26 5 [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Singapore, December 21. It is reported that the race horses Mirage, Maori Girl, and Adriatic have changed hands.
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    THE SMALLPOX OUTBREAK.
    23 5 [fro»» Our Own Correspondent.} Ipoh, December 21. One case of smallpox is reported here to-day, the patient being a Malay.
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    A SCARCITY OF COTTON.
    31 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London. December 20. The Standard anticipates that, towards the end of the season, the scarcity of cotton will be unparalleled since the American civil war.
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    ROYAL ACCOUCHEMENT DENIED.
    27 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London. December 21 The Daily Chronicle's statement, that the accouchement of Her Majesty Queen Mary was expected in March, is authoritatively denied.
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    ALLEGED HERESY.
    29 5 [Der Ostasiatibche Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin. December 20. The Vatican organ announces the subjection of Prince Max of Saxony in connection with the charges of heresy against him.
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    Ipoh Golf Club Competition.
    205 5 Fourteen members turned up Sunday morning to try conclusions in the above event. The weather was perfect and the new links and putting greens in fine order. When the usual scrutiny of the cards returned had been gone through, it was seen that Messrs. Rowan Shaw
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    THE INCOME TAX BILL.
    2535 5 THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S DECISION. The following were present at a special meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce ye-teiday afternoon called to receive a report of the Committee on the question of the Income Tax Bill Mr. John Mitchell (Chairman), Adamson, Gilfillan Co.; Mr. A.
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    Penang Justices.
    272 5 Roster For 1911. A meeting of the Justice* of the Peace for the Settlement of Penang was held in the Chamber of Commerce at noou to-day under the Chairmanship of Mr. J. W. Hallifax, to arrange the ro-ter of Visiting Justices for the ensuing year. Mr. Hallifax declining
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    Hockey.
    65 5 Selangor v. Singapore. The following have been selected to represent Selangor v. Singapore in the hockey match at Singapore on Monday, Dec. 26th Goal, H. N. Marriott; backs, A. E. Bailey and D. F. Topham halj-backs, E. Ohart, C. H Sansom and A. N. Other jorwards, E. A. S.
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      29 5 E. 0. HOTEL. Xmas Eve 24th DECEMBER, Special Dinner. BAND IN ATTENDANCE. New Year Eve Dinner, 31st DECEMBER. DANCING IN THE ANNEXE HALL, BAND IN ATTENDANCE. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors.
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      387 5 TO LKT. Nos. 5 and 7, Logan Road. Apply to M. M. NOOR I’IN. WANTED. A RACING SADDLE weight 1 lb. or under. X. Y. Z. c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED. 1 TAMIL DRESSER. 1 CHINESE DRESSER. Apply to MANAGER, Caledonia Estate, P. W. TO BE SOLD By Public Auction at
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    SHIPPING.
    586 7 ARRIVALS. Canton, Brit., 106, Sahib, Dec. 21, Teluk Anson, gen., Kong Soon. Cardiganshire, Brit., 2695, W. O. Tyers, Dec. 20. London, gen., Boustead Co. Cornelia, Brit., 194, Baker, Dec. 20, Malacca, gen., E. S. Co. Hebe, Brit., 398, Willis, Dec. 20, Tongkah, gen Adamson, Gilfillan Co. I Hydra, Nor.,
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    SHARES.
    1603 7 Capital. Subscribed.' Value. 3 Dividends. Name. .2 o 211 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 MINING. 1093 8300,000 «300,000 30,000 «10 «10 25 10 30 Belat Tin Mining Co. 44 1906 300,000 225,000 22,500 10 10 Bruang, 5 1901 600,000 600,000 60,000 10 10 20 10 a Brasen rlyd. Tin
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    MAILS.
    227 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE To-Mohrow. For. Per. Oio-e. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 9 a.m. Pang Nga Deli 1 p.m. Batu Bahra and Pagoerawan Padang 1 p.m. Tongkah Hebe 1 p-m. Langkat Ban WhattSoon 1 p.m. Asahan Petre! 1 p.m Port Swettenham, Port Dickson, and 1 p.m. Malacca Trang
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    PRODUCE.
    204 7 PICNANG, DkCKMBRR 21, 1910 Gold leaf 5«4.8" Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz) No stock White Pepper s23f sellers. Trang Pepper sl6.sobuyers Mace $95 nominal. Mace Pickings $9O nominal. Cloves $4O sales. Nutmegs 110 $22 sellers. SNo. I $6.10 sales. No. 2 $6.00 sales. Basket $5 nominal. Tapioca
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