Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 April 1912

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 91 VOL. LXX. MONDAY. 22nd APRIL, 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
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      ENGLISH CUP FINAL.
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      CRICKET TOURNAMENT.
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      ENGLISH ATHLETICS.
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      PENANG CRICKET CLUB.
      29 2 Bowling and billiard tournaments have been arranged in conncetion with the Penang Cricket Club. May 7th has been selected for the Ladies’ Guest Night and Dance.
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      PENANG HUNT CLUB.
      204 2 A very pleasant rid*», the first of the season, was enjoyed yesterday morning by fifteen members of the Hunt Club, including three ladies. The meet was at the Parade Ground. A few minutes after 7 the merry field streamed down Western Road under the pilotage of the
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    LATE MR. LEONG FEE.
    216 2 The funeral of the late Mr. Leong Fee took place yesterday morning with much of the ceremonial grandeur which attends a Chinese funeral, notwithstanding that it was under the r. fo med system. A feature of the funeral was the large number of wreaths sent by
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    GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
    154 2 Among items included in this week’s Government Gazette are the following Mr B. Nunn is to be a Commissioner of Currency under The Currency Note Ordinance 1897, with effect from the Ist instant. Mr. E. D. Bryce, Johore, is to be a member of the General Committee for
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    MATSUOS JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH.
    95 2 An excellent programme of subjects is being submitted at Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road, and residents wishing to spend a pleasant, and at the same time, in tructive evening can we 1 be recommended to pay it a visit. There is a very varied selection of films,
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    THE MASCOTS.
    79 2 This clever company give a Concert in the Town Hall on Friday, April 26, at 9-15 p.m. They have made quite a reputation for themselves in the Straits and Sumatra. And in every town they have visited they have been pressed to book a return date. We strongly
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    F.M.S MOTOR SERVICE CO.
    45 2 At a meeting of the directors of the Htraits and F.M.S. Motor Service Co. Ltd., of which Messrs, Macbeth and Barrett are Joint Managers and Secretaries, held at Penang on Friday, a dividend of 10%, payable on May 20, was declared.
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    TONGKAH HARBOUR
    24 2 The output of tin from the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., for the week from 14th to 20th inst, was 17 tons'
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      129 2 SAMUEL SMITH SonJl, 9, STRAND, LONDON, ENGLAND. Watch and Chronometer Makpr. BY APPOINTMENT TO j rs to KING GEORGE V. Admiralties ARE SHOWING holders English 7 ROYAL WARRANTS. Watches for Racing a n( j SPE Ta?™ Medical Purposes. Cl KERS. Wristle s for Planters. etc., etc. At Absolutely London Catalogue
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      3302 3 ammH W" H I I The Annual Meeting of the Company rather welcome it as helpful than other- LJ Li I Li I La II I I Lbl\l V Lail Lw Winchester Rouse, on April 16th, at a tribute to our competitors. I know of 2-30, the Chairman, Mr. G.,
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    BIRTH.
    14 4 ScHOENBifkG. —On Saturday, 20th inst., the wife of A. Schoenberg of a son.
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    WHAT IT HAS TAUGHT.
    839 4 A point that stands out glaringly in the detailed story of the catastrophe as the sad insufficiency of boats on the Titanic. There is a discrepancy between the figures of the President of the Board of Trade, who gave the accommodation as 1,178, and those of
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    To-Day’s Tin Quotations.
    377 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $98.65 per picul, basiness done. The following is the local report to-day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 125 tons, $99.10; Penang: Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 100 tons. Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., no market Messrs. Leong Fee i Co., no
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    MUTINY AT FEZ.
    112 4 REBELS REPULSED. HEAVY FRENCH LOSSES. Paris, April 21. It is officially reported that the Fiench re-captured the rebel position at Fez after heavy fighting. Numerous Casualties. London, April 21. It is officially announced that altogether eight French civilians and fifteen military instructors were murdered in the mutiny
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    EAST NOTTINGHAM.
    112 4 SIR J. D. REES RETURNED. London, April 21. The East Nottingham bye-election has resulted as follows: Sir J. D. Rees (U) 6,482 Mr. W. T. Dobson (L) 5,158 Unionist majority 1,324 —Reuter. The figures at the last General Election were: Major J. A. Morrison (C) 6,274 D. Stewart
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    THE WAR.
    204 4 ITALIAN FLEET’S RETURN. London, April 20. Reuter’s agency is informed that the Italian Squadron is returning to Italy, having accomplished its object. The Italian papers suggest it was intended to force the Turks to close the Dardanelles. This was brought to pass by Turkey releasing a chain of
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    RUSSIAN LABOUR TROUBLES.
    150 4 TROOP’S BRUTALITY. St. Petersburg, April 20. Volleys have been fired on the rioters at Lena, the casualties numbering between 150 and 250. It is alleged that w’ounded men were shot as they were crawling to shelter. The matter will be brought up in the Duma. It is
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    200 4 TINS IN DEMAND. RUBBER CHANGES The following are the changes (b u and sellers only) in our share list on 7 to-day Saturday. To (Uy Sharks. J; 2 a is M tn q a Afininp. Bruang Kanaboi 1.60 2 o o’ M’lembu iqi N. Tambun... Pengkalen 31
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    THE RUBBER MARKET.
    51 4 LATEST PRICES IN LONDON. [From a Malacca Correspondent.] Malacca, April 22. Information has been received by the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the following were the prices of rubber in London yesterday :—Fine hard Para, 4/10, sellers. Plantation Para, 5/4|, sellers. The market opened quiet and closed
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    NEW RUBBER ENTERPRISW.
    137 4 [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, April 22. The factory for the treatment of Jelutong in connection with the Karimon United Malaysian Rubber Company was formally opened on Saturday at Karimon. The launch conveying the party left Singapore and was met by the Resident and officials of Rhio.
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    RUBBER AUCTION.
    33 4 Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, April 22. At the rubber auctions held here, the following prices realised Sheet, No. 1 $258 2 254 30 Scrap crepe Bark crepe 217.00 Scrap Untreated 195.al
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    WEDDING IN SINGAPORE.
    92 4 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, April 22. The marriage of Mr. A. Agnew, Acting Manager of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., Miss McClymont of Port Dickson, took place in the Presbyterian Chui'h, Saturday. The best man was Mr. C. K- id‘ ,ul and the bridesmaids were the Spring
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      190 4 SEA-SICKNESS REMEDY YANATAS (REGISTERED.) THE FAMOUS CURE AND PREVENTATIVE. This specific for sea-sickness, from a prescription of an eminent London Physician is free from opium or any of its derivatives. It is perfectly harmless in the dose indicated also IN CAPSULE FORM. Agents for Penang: THE DISPENSARY, LIMITED, Nos. 2
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      31 4 To-Day's Contents, Page 2.— Sporting News. Pa 9 e s.—Great Eastern Life Asiurance. P 4.—Editorial “What it has Taught To-Day’s Tin Quotations and Telegrams. Page s.— Telegrams. Page 6.— Week’s Engagements
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    SINKING OF THE "TITANIC."
    1817 5 AMERICAN SENATORIAL ENQUIRY. GENERAL INADEQUACY OF LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES. Ihe latest cabled statement of the loss of life gives the total as 1,635. the saved numbering 743, of whom 200 were third class 125 second and 210 first. Only four officers were rescued, the Commander, Capt. Smith,
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    IPOH.
    44 5 [fly Qur Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 22. Yesterday evening at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, prayers were offered for the dead and sufferers in the Titanic disaster. The hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” which was sung kneeling, concluded the service.
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    KUALA LUMPUR.
    47 5 [From Our Own Correspondent, j Kuala Lumpur, April 22. A tribute was paid to the memory of those who died by the collision of the Titanic at St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. A special prayer was offered and the “Dead March in Saul’» rendered.
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    Collections at St. George.
    47 5 The collections at St. George’s Church, yesterday, which will be forwarded to Southampton for the local relief fund for the sufferers through the loss < f rhe ss. Titanic, amounted to $ll in the m >rnin z and $159.84 in the evening totalling $170.84.
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    The Church of Assumption.
    50 5 Yesterday, during the Morning Service at the Church of the Assumption, the Revd. L. M. alluded to the appsllin disaster of the Titanic and asked the congregation to offer prayers for the souls of the many unfortunate people who met their doom in such dreadful circumstances.
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    CHANGKAT SERDANG.
    50 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, April 22. At a meeting of the Changkat Serdang Rubber Co., held on Saturdav, Mr. C. Everitt presided. The report and accounts were passed. The Directors’ fees were fixed at $1,500. Rev NJ. Couvrier, Mr. Everitt and Mr. J. Orner were elected Directors
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    MINING DISPUTE.
    37 5 [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, April 22. The Mining dispute case at the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court was concluded this morning when judgment was given for the plaintiff, Mr. M. D. Herning, with costs.
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    AVIATION.
    83 5 i.—Reuter. GERMAN COMMITTEE’S APPEAL. Berlin, April 21. The Committee formed to organize a National Aviation Fund have issued a stirring appeal to the patriotism of the people, irrespective of party, creed or class. It is signed by Prince Henry of Prussia (Patron), the ex-Minister of the Interior, Herr Posadowsky
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    NEW HUNGARIAN CABINET.
    14 5 —Reuter. London, April 20. Minister Lukacs is forming a Hungarian Cabinet.
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    THE LOSS OF THE "BIRKENHEAD."
    445 5 BY SIR FRANCIS HASTINGS DOYLE By request, we pub !i«h the whole of the fine peom quoted in our leader on Saturday. Right on our Hank the sun was dropping down; The deep sea heaved around in bright repose; When, like the wild shriek from
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    RILEY, HARGREAVES & CO, LTD.
    91 5 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO, LTD. The thirteenth ordinary general meeting of Messis. Riley, Hargreaves and Co., Ltd., was held at the offices, Read Street, Singapore, at noon, on Saturday, Mr. C. E. F. Sanderson presiding. The report and accounts were adopted and the recommendation as to dividends, $7 per share on
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      154 5 ADVERTISING SENSE. It is fair to presume that every publication purchased is read. If that was not the intent the action of buying would not take place. With catalogues and circulars it is different. Many are consigned to the Waste Paper Basket unread, as the recipient does not always find
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      483 5 Recognised as the Standard and consumed the world over. “Black White” Whisky. Quality plus Reputation. HILTON Co., PENANG, AGENTS. NEWADVERTISEMENTr CLUB. WANTED. SECRETARY, (European) from Ist June, 1912. Salary $3OO a month. Apply to THE PRESIDENT, 17*25 Klang Club, MUNICIPAL NOTICE. An ORDINARY MEETING of tbe Municipal Commissioners will be
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    WEEK'S ENGAGEMENTS.
    144 6 Monday, April 22. Ladies’ Rifle Shooting, 4.30 p.m. P. V. Recruits, A Co. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Strait* Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Matsuo’s Cinematograph, Penang Road. Tuesday, April 23. St. George’s Day. Great Metropolitan Stakes. P. V. Recruits, Maxim and Bearer Sections. Band,
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    AUCTION SALES.
    74 6 Wednesday, April —Plot of Land with frontage on Kapoewas River, pier, godown, and European house at Pontianak, Dutch West Borneo; P. H. Selby, auctioneer. Monday, April 29.— The piece of land situate in the north-east of Penang Sub-division XXII and buildings Nos. 531 and 533, Beach Street; 1130a.m.
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    TENDERS.
    52 6 P.W.D., Alor Star, Kedah.— Tenders for erection, (a) New Central Police Station, Alor Star, (b) Two blocks, Police Barracks tenders close, noon, Saturday, April 27, and will be received by the British Adviser, Alor Star. Formation of roads and bridges in the new town of Sungei Patani; tenders close
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    European Mails.
    33 6 Homeward. Stramkb. Abbivb*. Mails Sail* Clous. N.D.L. Luetzow Tue*. 23/4 6 p.m. M.M. Polynisien Mon. 29/4* ♦Singapore. [Mails close in Penang. Outward. M. E. Simons Mon. 29/4 N. Buelow Ihurs. 25/4
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      1568 6 NV IZ “SSSffiUSS amusements. lncorporated by Roy.l CKsrter. tuf JL WO p.id-.p C.pit.l ..£1,200,000 ltlr JSDBn Mdll StCMUShiP Co. I#d. Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 Straits Cinematograph Co. r Hbad Orriou: Z. JL 18. BIBHOPBGATE, LONDON, H. O. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! I S*% Ammoim amd Bbawohub. the grahd CHANGE Of PROGRAMME.
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    SHARES.
    2188 7 T" i I F 7" > Num* er of hm a E i 2 Capital* Su Ren e<l. shareH< Value. S Dividends. Name. O S ’-i 0 5 =Q 02 O’ 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 MI NI NO. tnn rmn 000 <300.000 30,000 <lO <lO 10 30 30
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    SHIPPING.
    1011 7 ARRIVALS. Audalusia, Ger., *****6, Artelt, April 22, Sabang, gen., Behn Meyer Co. Bandon, Dan., 2237, Cartsen, April 20, Copenham, gen., Slot A Co. Delta, Brit., 4780, Martin, April 20, Shanghai, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Ellora, Brit., 2567, Bowman, April 21, C'cutta, gen., H. Liebert Co. Hop Sang, Brit, 1358,
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    MAILS.
    89 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 9 a.m. Deli and Langsa Indragiri 1 p.m. Deli Perak (E.S. Co.) Ip.m. Asahan Petrel 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Omaapere 3 p.m. Teluk Anson Hebe 4 p.m. Dindings Sitiawan
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      52 7 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. Incorporated 1865. BUSINESS IN FORCE. £29,500,000 INCOME 1910 2,000,000 FUNDS (EXCEED) 7,500,000 Chief Office I Norfolk Street, Strand, Great Britain London Chief Office Canada Buildings, Indian Empire. Bombay. Chief Office Battery Road, S. E. Asia. Singapore W. A. Whitb, Manager. A. R Bibhop, Special Representative. KENNEDY
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      376 7 C. P. R. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY Co.'s Royal Mail Steamship Line. fHE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPB via China, Japan, Canada and the United Stntca. Route from Hongkong via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Empress ot India’’"l Twin Screw Steamers R M.S. Empress of
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      46 7 The Tides. Date H. W. L. W. H. W. L. M. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. April 22... 2-53 857 3-00 10-00 „23 3-38 9-26 3-47 10-57 24 4-54 10-08 5-17 11-25 25 5-45 11-52 6-30 12-37 „26 7-18 1-40 8-03 2-25 27 8-43 3-00 9-18 3-35
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      2792 8 p. lntended SailiIYKS Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. g r j t j s n jj a st aam Navigation Co., p J EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. limited. f iyi2 MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. L_ -—t oC€fla Sk(,m sni P co.. ttj Apr. 18 Oriental connecting with China. For Int»hd»o
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