Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 August 1911

Total Pages: 8
1 8 Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
  • 21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY.- ESTABLISHED J 833. No. 195 VOL. LXIX. TUESDAY, 29th AUGUST, 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    21 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1283 1 For $3O \7 ou can have the Pinang A Gazette posted every day S Q for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBCRIPTION, $27.) a Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. Subscriptions are payable in advance and remittances should a g be addressed to g The Managing Director: PINANG GAZETTE
      1,283 words
    • 78 1 □□□□□□□aaaaaaaa XA 7 HENYOU ARE AWAYonleave V V you want to keep in tooeh with Malayan affairs, Social, Com- n mercia), Mining. Planting, &c. This you can do in no better way a than by subscribing to the Weekly n Edition of the Pinang Gazette,“ a published every Friday. Yearly
      78 words

  • 901 2 TRAINERS AND LUCK. A subject often discussed in racing circles is the respective merits of trainers, and, of course, opinions differ widely as to those entitled to rank at the top of their calling. According to many horse-owners, there is not a great deal of difference between the
    901 words
  • 206 2 During the night of August 10 Shanghai experienced one of the most severe typhoons on record, as a result of which considerable damage is reported both on shore and on the river, and some loss of life is also reported on the water. There was an exceptionally
    206 words
  • 133 2 Allahabad, August 20.—A sad drowning fatality has taken place at Jhansi. A picnic party at Gadia Railway waterworks on Thursday last was abruptly terminated by three gentlemen of the party being drowned. One young lady just escaped and she is still in a critical condition. A paddling
    133 words
  • 97 2 The Post Office and thk Mob. Allahabad, August 18.—The Pioneer's London correspondent writes The admission of Mr. Herbert Samuel, the Postmaster-General in the House of Commons that he had appealed to the leaders of the strikers dutiug the recent strike in London for permission for the
    97 words
  • 85 2 Calcutta, August 21.—T0 day Justices Woodroffe, Mukerjee and Chitty delivered judgment in the case in which a rule was issued on behalf of Rudolph Stallman, against whom an extradition warrant was issued in respect of alleged offences of cheating and obtaining money by false pretences. Their Lordships
    85 words
  • 90 2 Two athletes well-known on Indian tracks, says the Indian Field, took a prominent part in the British Army Championships at Aidershot last month. Major E O’Brien not only won the 120 yards hurdles event but was clocked at 16 secs., which is a record for the
    90 words
  • 67 2 Bombay, August 21.—Colonel R. H. D. Thring, Commanding the 27th Light Cavalry stationed at Neemuch, has filed a suit in the High Court against Ids wife and Captain W. Mac C. Burden, r.a., stationed at Jubbulpore, in which the plaintiff has sued for divorce on the ground
    67 words
  • 1050 2 BUKIT SELANGOR ESTATES, The ordinary general meeting of the Bukit Selangor Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on July 31 at Winchester House, under the pres dency of Mr. E. G. Money (the chairman of the company), who referred to the operations of the past year and to the extra
    1,050 words
  • 125 2 Tuesday. August 29. P.C.C. Tennis Ties. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. Wednesday, August 30. Homeward German Mail. Rural Board Meeting, 3 p m. Public Meeting re Municipal Bill, Town Hall, 4-30 p.m. P.C.C. Tennis Ties. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, August
    125 words
  • 37 2 September s.—Scripture Union Meeting, 5 p.m. September 7. —Church Workers’ Association, 10.30 a.m. September B.—“ Prodigal Law Student,” St. Xavier’s Institution. September 20.—Licensing Justices, 2.15 p.m, September 26. Penang Assizes. November 7. Penang Assizes.
    37 words
  • 17 2 The following League match has been arrange'! for August: Thurs.3l P.C.C v. Police Esplanade.
    17 words
  • 15 2 Wednesday, August SO.— Furniture; 27 Noordin St.; 11.30 a.m.; Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers.
    15 words
  • 19 2 Pangkore House, 3 Pangkore Road; apply E. A. Manasseh, 146 Penang St., or 1 Larut Road.
    19 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 371 2 SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED FOR BURMAH, Chinese Clerk understanding double-entry book-keeping and Check Roll for Estate. Salary Rs. 80 to commence, passage paid. Reply with copies and ciedentials to MANAGER, Victoria Point Rubber Syndicate, Ltd., Victoria Point. CONDUCTOR. AN Experienced Conductor (Tamil) is required for Rubber Estate. Good billet for competent
      371 words
    • 33 2 The Grand Hotel, PERAK. THE High-life Hostelry in the Heart of the IPOH City. Requests for accommodations by Mail or Wire will have Prompt Attention. Telegrams: "CREET,” Ipoh. P. Z. CREET, Sole Proprietor.
      33 words
    • 57 2 Ipoh Athletic j Meeting, 1911. Lf" N 1 RIES close 2nd September, 1911. -L-* $1 each event, $lO all events, to A. N. KENION, 837—1-9 Ipoh, Hon. Secretary. m mm g W. D. &H. O. WILLS’S gg THE NEW gg §f| SMOKING MIXTURE H? de LUXE U J A PERFECT
      57 words
    • 370 2 TO-NIGHT! To €rM Attractive George Town Cinematograph Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre programme, 1. Betty’s Baby Brother (New e Pathe. Comic. kerie 9) 2. School-master (Dramatic p Adrien Calliard), Film sr! (New Art). b A U 3. Pathe’s Animated Gazettp__p Number. Contents S cots rreD t London—Waterloo Cup Sir R. Jardine—Candle
      370 words
  • 87 2 TENDERS. Lauderdale Estate.— Erection of store 150 ft. long, 45 ft. wide. 16| ft. high. Penang Municipality.— Drains in Vermont Road; tenders close 3 p.m., August 30. F.hl.S. Railways. Lease of proposed Ipoh Station Hotel; tenders close; noon Aug. 31. Penang Municipality.— 7oo tons Portland cement; tenders close with Commissioner’s
    87 words

  • 404 3 The labour world at home, as abroad, is in an ill-disposed condition of unrest which threatens much for holders of railway and industrial securities and must stem the tide of investment in these otherwise promising directions so long as it continues to exist. Diversion of capital into
    404 words
  • 252 3 PENANG VITAL STATISTICS. In the Penang Municipality for the week ended Aug. 19 there were 81 deaths—--58 males and 23 females—equal to a deathrate of 41.63 per mille. The death-rate and chief causes of mortality were 1•“ •o -c -co gs g 5 55 7 7 sz
    252 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 194 3 Apollinaris THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS" Supplied under Royal Warrants of appointment to HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V. and by appointment to > ’it HER MAJESTY QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Apollinaris □nnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnn □□□□nnnnnnnn 1 “EMPIRE” S TYPEWRITERS, g s Writing all the c n time. g n n n n POINTS
      194 words
    • 113 3 A Sure Cure for Aches and Pains. Very few aches and pains are beyond the reach of this most wonderful of all pain cures. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, stiff joints, pains of the neck, throat, back, chest, arms, legs and feet—vanish in a surprisingly short space of time after you have applied
      113 words
    • 661 3 v ■■■■■■■OODcaDaDnaaaaDOOnnaiHi Runnymede Hotel sleep shore i Northern Road, I SEA VIEW HOTEL, I SEA SIDE, PENANG. g r. n a g The Coolest Spot in Penang. g The Rendezvous of Continental and English People. 2 5 minutes from the JETTY. J Bretzy and Bracing! Delightfully Situated on the Seafront
      661 words

  • 485 4 The primary duty of the citizens of Penang at the moment is to prevent the Municipal Bill, in its present form, from passing into law. If intelligent, united, and determined opposition is only offered it will not come into force, because we feel convinced that, as
    485 words
  • 207 4 RESULT OF WEEKLY PRACTICE. At the Rifle Range, Kampong Bharu, yesterday afternoon, the members of the Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club held their usual weekly rifle meeting, when there was a practice shoot (deliberate firing), followed by quick-firing practice. Appended are the details Practick Shoot. 200 2>)o 100
    207 words
  • 193 4 At the concluding session of the Universal Races Congress in London Mr. H. C, E. Zacharias (Secretary to the Planters’ Association of Malaya) said that during the last few days they had been laying the foundation of international solidarity, and he thought they might learn a
    193 words
  • 145 4 Men’s Monthly Medal. The following was the result of the Men’s Monthly Medal for August E. S. Haslam 51 49 100—22 78* E. R. Henderson 43 53= 96 —l6 =BO W.S.Goldie 43 50= 93—12 =Bl C. C. Rogers 41 +44= 85— 4= 81 A. S. Evans 47
    145 words
  • 43 4 P.C.C. Tournament Result. The following tie was played yesterday Profession Pairs, (Semi-Final.) Southam and Mercer beat Hodge and Forrest. 6—2; 6—l. The following tie has been fixed for Thursday, 31st inst. Profession Pairs. (Final.) Haslam and Rogers v. Southam and Mercer.
    43 words
  • 81 4 Homeward. Steamer. Arrives. Mails Sails. Close N.D.L. Kleist Wed. 30/8 6 p.m. 8 p.m. noon. 8.1. Sat. 2/9 10 a.m. noon P.&O. Arcadia Sat. 9/9 Outward. N.D.L.GneisenauThurs. 31/8 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 a.m. 8.1 Thongwa Thurs. 31/8 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 a.m. P.&O. Assaye Thurs. 7/9
    81 words
  • 456 4 NEW STEAMER IN PENANG. The s«. Ellora (Commander R. W. G. Lowe, R n r a new steamer of the 8.1.5. N. Co., which is to run regularly on the company’s Calcutta and Straits line, arrived here for the first time on Sunday on her way from
    456 words
  • 58 4 In order to meet the demands of Japanese trade, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha have decided to run a direct line of steamers from Japan to Calcutta. The steamers will call at Hongkong, Singapore, Penang, and Rangoon, on both the outward and homeward inns. The first steamer will
    58 words
  • 218 4 CLASSIFICATION OF BOOKS. Tne work of catalogueing the 2,750 volumes in the Logan library purchased by Government for 13,000 is now proceeding They have not yet been handed over to the Penang Library but may be classified as follows Works on the Straits Settlements, including Dictionaries of
    218 words
  • 127 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $94.05 per picul, business done. Tin in London is quoted at £l9O ss. spot and £lB7 10s. three months. The following were tiie dealings in tin to-day Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 300 tons, $94.62| Penang: Straits Trading Co.,
    127 words
  • 825 4 Mr. W. Conlay, Deputy Police, Perak, has gone on a visit Perak. 0 A Hongkong paper says: —Mr j Snodgrass, a well known i übhor in the Straits, who has benn ,nate business visit to Shanghai. l e fr J/’ a 11 by the Yarra for Singapore.
    825 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 252 4 nnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn I RUBBER and J I. COCONUTS. h n Managers of Estates can Aid n q nature in stimulating growth U and vigour by supplying Plant q Food in the shape of q I PERLIS GUANO. I n n It is guaranteed to contain 40< Tricalciutn Phosphate 5 or 18;
      252 words
    • 102 4 To-Day’s Contents. t Page 2.— Sporting Notes Typhoon in Shanghai; Sad Drowning Fatality The Strike in London The Stallman Case Indian Athletic at Home Military Divorce Suit Rubber and The Week’s Engagements, Page 3.— Strikes and Capital and Public Health. Page 4. Editorial (Municipal Reform) Ladies’ Rifle Shooting A Lesson
      102 words

  • 222 5 TONGKAHS AND ULU PIAHS UP. STERLING RUBBERS VARIABLE. Tne following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our share list on page 7 of this issue 1910. 28/8/11. 29/8/11. &-n qq x x m x f Sharks. 5 .2 s "5 a "S 51 j M
    222 words
  • 71 5 PRICE OF FINE HARD PARA. From a Malacca Correspowlent Malacca, August 29. Information has received by tne Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine hard Para in London yesterday was 4/11, sellers 4/5* buyers. Plantation Para. London, August 28*. The following are to-day’s quotations for
    [ From a Malacca Correspowlent ]  -  71 words
  • 42 5 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, August 28. To-day’s (Monday’s) quotations for produce and opium are Opium, Benares ...$2,300.00 Opium, uncertificated 1,100.00 Rubber, sheet 245.00 Rice, Rangoon 192.00 Copra, Bali 11.15 Copra, Pontianak 10.75 Tapioca, flake 10.95 Tapioca, medium pearl... 10.00
    42 words
  • 61 5 SINGAPORE OPPOSITION GROWING. From Our Oton Correspondent.] Singapore, August 29. Feeling here is growing against the Municipal Bill as it stands at present, particularly because it is contrary to the primary principle of no taxation without representation.” A meeting of the citizens is being arranged by the
    61 words
  • 71 5 A STANDARD FOR GERMANS. [Dbr Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s Skrvick.] Altona, August 26. In the course of a speech here, the Kaiser pointed out that the Kaiserin was born in Schleswig-Holstein and he emphasized that the life of the German Royal family was a standard for Germans. The
    [Dbr Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s Skrvick.]  -  71 words
  • 37 5 RECOGNITION BY THE POWERS DER OSTASIATISCHK LLOYDS SERVICE.] Berlin, August 27. The recognition of the Republic of Portugal by the Monarchial Powers is imminent if the Portuguese Government give a satisfactory explanation regarding pending claims.
    ' DER OSTASIATISCHK LLOYDS SERVICE.]  -  37 words
  • 38 5 MOBILIZATION OF RESERVES. Antwerp, August 28. It is stated, in view of the political situation, that all engineer officers on furlough have been urgently recalled, and that the first class of reserves are being mobilized.—Reuter.
    38 words
  • 269 5 ALLEGED DIPLOMATIC INDISCRETION. GERMAN PRESS EXCITED. Berlin, August 28. There is tremendous excitement in the German Press over an interview with an alleged British diplomatist in Vienna, published in the Neue Freie Presse, criticising German policy. Ascribed to British Ambassador. The German papers ascribe the interview to
    269 words
  • 162 5 KAISER’S SIGNIFICANT SPEECH. Hamburg, August 28. The Kaiser, in the course of a speech here, said :—We must not wonder at the upward movement of our trade causing inconvenience to manv parties in the world. Still, competition in commerce is wholesome for States and peoples. The German
    162 words
  • 92 5 PUBLIC TRIAL AT PLYMOUTH. Plymouth, August 29. A German officer named Schultz is being charged here with espionage, and the case is being heard in public. Counsel for the prosecution alleged that Schultz endeavoured to obtain information regarding the opinion of naval officers on the result of
    92 words
  • 34 5 GOVERNMENT VICTORY DENIED. [Dbr Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s Service.] St. Petersburg, August 28. The St. Petersburg News Agency denies that the Persian Government troops were victorious over and dispersed the ex-Shah’s forces.
    [Dbr Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s Service.]  -  34 words
  • 220 5 A SOLUTION IN SIGHT. AN INSPIRED ANNOUNCEMENT. t Frankfort-on-Maine, August 29. The Berlin correspondent of the Frankjurter Zeitung, who is regarded as an inspired source, says that France is prepared to draft a treaty with regard to which it may be assumed that she will be found to
    220 words
  • 132 5 i. Reuter. RAILWAY COMMISSION OPENED London, August 29. The railway commission of enquiry into the working of the conciliation boards was opened yesterday. Expensive Arbitration. Mr. J. Williams, M.P., General Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, who was the first witness called, detailed the
    i.—Reuter.  -  132 words
  • 33 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] Rome, August, 26 His Holiness the Pope, for the first time since his illness, attended Mass. He will proceed to Marienbad to take the waters.
    [Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.]  -  33 words
  • 143 5 M.M. The introduction of frozen produce into Malaya, we presume from Argentina and Australia, induces one to question whether the price will be cheaper for the imported article than that ruling for the indeginous article. Froz n beef and mutton have long since been imported into England an
    M.M.  -  143 words
  • 157 5 Shanghai, August 13 —On the 10th inst. a big fire broke out at Hanyang. A high wind was blowing at the time and the flames rapidly spread, resulting in serious damage both to house property and boats. The outbreak was got under control on the morning
    157 words
  • 863 5 [From Our Own Correspondent Taiping, August 27. There is likely to be a postponement of the Ipoh sports as the Resident may be unable to attend upon the date fixed. Taiping hospital is undermanned «gain, two doctors only being available for service. There must be somebody responsible for
    863 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 384 5 PUBLIC MEETING. Everybody knows the standard A MEETING of the Public of of Penang is hereby called at w the Town Hall, on Wednesday Rll4*||4lll4lll next, the 30th August, at 4-30 p.m. WwllHHMl sharp, to discuss the new Munici- I pal Ordinance now before the Mr Legislative Council. The Hon.
      384 words

  • 197 6 LOCAL FOOD STUFFS. Description. Penang, Aug 29. Bekf: Cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 55 Pork Pork 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue
    197 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 533 6 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Co Id. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all
      533 words
    • 136 6 Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., I > WINE MERCHANTS, f 7, UNION STREET. PENANG. f > The name CALDBECK MACGREGOR on a 7 label is a guarantee of value and quality. < Telephone: 441. Cables Caldbeck.” Z Straker-Squire MOTOR CARS. ■BRITISH BUILT THROUGHOUT." 5 IN STOCK. J a 1-4 Cylinder 4-5 Seater
      136 words
    • 947 6 The London Assurance NOTICES Corporation. MUNICIPAL NOTICE The undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the Corporation, are now prepared to accept MARINE and FIRE A N Ordinary Meeting of the M Unic risks at current rates. Commwstowr. will l„ e d Municipal Office at 3-30 p m on Tl PATERSON,
      947 words

  • 427 7 ARRIVALS. Avagyee, Brit., 247, Harvey, Aug. 29, Deli, gen., E. S. Co. Cornelia, Brit., 200, Starkey, Aug. 28, Mergui, gen., E. S. Co. Hok Canton, Brit., 294, Gully, Aug. 29, T. Anson, gen., E. S. Co. Kalmoa, Dut, 170, Reit, Aug. 28, Sabang, gen Huttenbach Liebert Co. Kedah, Brit.,
    427 words
  • 1745 7 Z I Capital. Subscribed. of yDividend». N»tae. S J S < St 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 MINING. 1903 $300,000 $300,000 30,000 |lO *lO 25 10 30 30 Belat Tin Mining <o. 41 1906 300,000 225,000 L 2.500 10 10 Bruang, 5I 1901 600,000 600,000 60,000 10 10 20
    1,745 words
  • 197 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. F JT- Per. Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Tong Chuan 10 a.m. Langsa, T. Setnawe, 5 Segli, Olehleh and > Kalmoa 1 p.m. Pulo Weh Trang Kian Ann 1 p.m. Trang Tong Chay Un 1 p.m. Teluk Anson Hok Canton 2 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong,
    197 words
  • 184 7 Expected Arrivals. From Alor Star, (Kedah) —Kedah and Tong Chuan, daily. Asahan.—Petrel, Sept. 3. Bagan Datoh.—Pangkor, Monday and Tuesday. Batu Bahra.—Lian 'Choo, Sept. 3. Bernam.—Deli. Aug. 30 Bila —Sree Bangka, uncertain. Deli. —Avaygee, Tuesday and Sunday Perak, Friday. Girbee.— Pangah, Sept. 3. Kopah.—Cornelia, Aug 29. Kuala Selangor.—Deli,
    184 words
  • 221 7 Pbnang, August 29. 1911 Gold leaf 564.6(1 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lh. 5 nw) No stock. White Pepper 518.50 sales. Trang Pepp»> 520 nominal. Mace 5108 nominal. Mace Picking/. 5103 nom. Cloves $42 nom. Nntiregs ll*' $23 sales. f No. 1 $6.50 sales. Sugar < No. 2 $6.25 sales.
    221 words
  • 30 7 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Raffles by the Sea, Runnymede Hotel, Sea View Hotel, and Hotel de Europe. Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
    30 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 628 7 TO LET. PANGKORE HOUSE,” No. 3, Pangkore Road. Fitted with Electric Lights and Fans throughout. Immediate Entry. Apply to E. A. MANASSEH, No. Penang Street, 806—w s uc or No. 1, Larut Road. Mill life 01 Cflllfldfl. (Kstabllohed Assets exceed £6,000,<>00.0.0 Sckplus over all liabilities according to Government Standard 840,265.0.0
      628 words
    • 52 7 GOOD BWH.ISH GUNS. All Sportsmen should send for our Catalogue. Post free on application. Our Model No. 620 HAMUERLESS CUN is the best value in the world. Treble bolted action, left choke, 12, 16 or 20 bore Price £5.8.0. Post Free, 8.8. K. JAMES REYNOLDS, 9, Leander Road, Thornton Heath,
      52 words
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 179 7 The Moon. First Quarter Aug. 31 O Full Moon Sept. 8 Last Quarter 16 O New Moon 22 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W L. W. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. Aug. 29 3-04 9-12 3-20 9-28 „30 3-37 9-50 3-55 10-07 „31 4-13 10-24 4-33 10-42 Sept.
      179 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 2533 8 steam NaritS». Co s»in^g 8 Norddeutschcr Lloyd, Bremen. “mail service oJtward" 5 British ia eam Navigation Go., •< Sep. 7 Assaye connecting with China r limited. /k ocean Sle«m Shin (a iu 21 Delhi Macedonia Z fl AX HOMEWAKD. For Intended to Sail. Steamer. g| 11 AND I Thar. 31st
      2,533 words