Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 April 1915

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    21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. S 3 VOL. LXXIII. SATURDAY. 24th APRIL, ISIS. PRICE 10 CENTS
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    ST. GEORGE’S DAY.
    418 2 CONCERT AT THE TOWN HALL. It is not often that Penang gives rein to real enthusiasm, but last night was an exception, and the promoters of the patriotic concert at the Town Hall in celebration of St. George’s Day, have every reason to feel satisfied with the
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES’S WAR RELIEF FUND.
    92 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following farther contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on April 22 ...$15,891.23 Eastern Smelting Co Ltd, 2nd subscription 250 00 Staff of Penang Free School 39.43 Pupils of Do 29.00 Balance
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    "Over by August."
    239 2 Betting on the War in New York. A Even money was bet in the financial district to-day, says the Telegraph’s” New York o&respondent, on March 25 that the war would be over by the end of August, and odds of 8 to 5 that peace overtures would
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    THE TURF.
    506 2 TRAINING FOR THE SINGAPORE MEETING. There are nineteen horses here in training for the Singapore Meeting, commencing on Tuesday, May 18th, and the majority of them look in the pink of condition, their trainers being Ross, Stockdale and Billet. The attendance at the course this morning was fairly
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    Death of Datoh Lembang.
    156 2 Onb of thb Old School. The death of the Datoh Lembang, which occurred at his residence at Tambun at the age of about 70 letnoves one of the leading members of the old Malay nobility, he being related to the Datoh Panglima Kinta, and was fairly
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    40 2 The following are the quotations in our share list:— Yesterday. To-day. M K SWABBfI. >. S 3 33 50 iWintng, Kamunting... 26/- 28/- 25/- 27/Generat, E. Smelting (Pr.) 22/6 23/6 23/- 24/fiubber (Sterling). B.Mertajam 2/- 2/3 2/-| 2/3
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    TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME.
    62 2 The Bend will ‘ay the fol’ >wtog programme of music at the Golt Club frOm 5-45 till 7-15 p.m. this evening 1. Casse Noistle Dances Ca*ac~ teristiques Tschaikowsky 2. Spanish Patrol Deskayes 3. Selection The Earl and the Girl ...Caryll .4. Waltz Modern Eve ...Gilbert 5. Song
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    PENANG MAN KILLED.
    491 2 CAPTAIN G. S. KENNEDY. We regret to state that Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Kennedy, of 16, Frealand-road, Ealing, (at one time proprietor of the Pinang Gazette” Press, and President of the Penang Municipal Commissioners) have lost the eldest of four soldier sons. Capt. Gilbert Stuart Kennedy,
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    MILITANT MODES FOR MAIDS.
    377 2 TURBANS COME IN VOGUE. What expressiveness there is in the pet patch," jauntily worn and flatly struck down on the skin 1 Is it just under the left eye ?—then the left eye will twinkle. Is it in the angle of the chin just to one
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    SEMANGGOL RUBBER.
    869 2 THE SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING. The sixth annual general meeting of the shareholders of Semanggol Rubber Co. Ltd. was held at the registered offices of the company,l Downing Street, Penang, to-day, Mr. D. A. M. Brown prending. The others present were Mess's R. P. Phillips, J. McNeill, Ben Mitchell,
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      362 2 WA NTED. An experienced book-keeper with a good knowledge of Estate Accounts. Apply No. 15, c/o Pinang Gazette. CHINESE CLERKS WANTED. LARGE MEDAN FIRM requires two experienced LEDGER CLERKS, a knowledge of typewriting an advantage though not essential. Applications in own handwriting stating full particulars with copy testimonials to be
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      345 2 WANTED TO BUY. MOTOR CAR (four seater) in gjod running order. State full particulars and price to No. 14, c/o Pinang Gazette 386—u c wanted" About I mile Of good Second-hand Light Railway gange either 18 or 21 inches together with points and if possible about 6 trolleys for same.
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    SIR EDWARD GREY AND THE WAR.
    1289 3 GERMANY’S APPALLING RESPONSIBILITY. TH I ISSUE TO BE DECIDED. Sir E Iward Grey presided on March 22 at the first of a series of lecture) on the vratogy of the war by Mr. John Buchan, ffiven in the Bechstein Hall, London. Sir Edward Grey
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    Forbidden Marriages.
    423 3 The report of the Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of India and Ceylon, which recently met in Calcutta, states: Many matters occupied the attention of the Synod but the subjects which claimed the larger part of the Bishop’s time were proposals for synodical government of the Church in
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    A Bangkok Wedding.
    111 3 At the British Consulate on the 10th inst. the wedding took place of Mr. William Alfred Robinson, of the Asiatic Petroleum Co and Miss Virginie Jeanne Berlandier, the eldest daughter of Mr. J. Berlandier, of Si Phya Road. The bride was given away by her father, the
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    Water Polo Match.
    53 3 A Water-Polo match will be played at the Swimming Club on Sunday morning, the 25th instant, at 11 o’clock, between a Naval team aud the Pensng Volunteers. The following will represent the Volunteers :—Pte. Syer 2nd Lieut. Oliver and Pte. Rickett; Pee. Beattie; Pte. Stone, Pte. Yell
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    RUBBER PLANTING INVESTMENTS.
    1106 3 THE PRESENT OUTLOOK. In view of the distinct revival of public interest in the rubber share market, which has been making itself manifest during the last week or two, Messrs. Z irn and LeighHunt have drawn up a memorandum dealing with the position for the use of
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    REPORTS AND DIVIDENDS.
    575 3 Tobrangu.—Loss for year to Oct. 31 last, £7,898, and with loss 'previous year, makes £13,636. Wampoe.—Profit to Oct. 31 last £1,311, which deducted from loss previous year leaves net loss £998. Kombok.—Divd. l|d. per share for 1914, £3,500 to reserve, £3,503 forward. For 1913 divd. was Id.
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    Where to Stay.
    23 3 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, British Hotel. Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Ceylon :—Nuwara’Ellya.
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    MARRIAGE.
    90 4 Cochrane —Foulerton —At St. James’ Church, Abeideeu, on the 20th March, by the Right Reverend the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, assisted by the Reverend George Bartlet, Rector of St. James’, John Harvey Cochrane, 2nd Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Scots, elder son of the late Thomas Cochrane, Manager
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    BIRTH.
    25 4 Stoltz.—On April 22, at the Nursing Home, St. Thomae s Walk, (Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. N, Stoltz, Kuala Nal Estate, Kelantan, a daughter.
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    A DEFENCE OF THE SHIPOWNERS.
    1155 4 At the recent meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce the President, the Hon. C. W. Parbishire, in bis review of the year, alluded to the shipping question. His references on the whole were complimentary to the British shipowners, who, despite the amount of tonnage
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    PENANG REVIEW.
    898 4 PICTURESQUE FUNCTION ON PADANG. Another large assemblage witnessed an inspection of local forces, and a detachment of Naval men, on the Padang, yesterday evening, by the Hon. A. T. Bryant, Resident Councillor. The event was in recognition of St. George’s Day, and also to mark the presence of
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1010 4 Everyone mush have been impressed last night’s parade, but we consider t; the Band ought to have been aent i ac before the’troop, and th e \Z‘ marched in. Never have we seen anythin» bungled c completely. The handymen were w%iti to come up on the right
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      33 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, “SANATORIUM” PENANG HILL Completely Renovated. An hour and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL Chairs and Coolies always in readiness at the foot of the Hill. Sarkies Brothers Proprietors.
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    FRENCH SUCCESS.
    128 5 BITTLE FOR HILL 60. TWO TRAWLERS TORPEDOED. THE VICTORY IN MESOPOTAMIA. Field Marshal French reports that all the attempts by the enemy to recapture hill 60 at Zwartelen, south east of Ypres, have been repulsed, and for the present the Germans have given up their attacks. The British
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      ENEMY’S ATTACKS CEASE AT HILL 60.
      191 5 FIELD MARSHAL’S REPORT. Reuter’s Services.] [Reuter’s Services]. [Copyright Telegrams.] London, April 22. Field Marshal Sir John French’s bulletin says the German attacks on hill €0 have been renewed several times since Monday. All of them failed, and they have ceased for the time being.
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      "EYE-WITNESS’S" DESCRIPTION.
      640 5 London, Apr’’ Eye-witness gives some d p ra i!s regarding the fighting at hill '6O, near Ypres. He states that 'heavily charged mines were exploded under the German trench, burying 150 men. We immediately rushed the craters, gaining possession of some 250 metres of the German line. The
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      Important French Success
      367 5 ST. MIHIEL THREATENED. Paris, April 22. The capture of Bois d’Ailly, in the forest of Apremont, is most important, as it enables the French to threaten the German possession of St. Mihiel. The Germans had been most aggressive all winter in this region. They consisted of disciplined
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      he Roll of Honour.
      46 5 London, April 22. Killed—H Delepine, V Leitch, I B Macleod, C E Parker. Died of Wounds—E M Graham. Died—Lieutenant R Whiteside (Army Service Corps Wounded—W Glachan, E M Dixon, (Cheshires) A C Hart (Northumberlands) G Hay Hurst France, H C M. Howard.
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      Satisfactory Recruiting.
      165 5 EAGER FOR THE FRONT, London, April 23 In the House of Commons, Mr. Tennant, Under-Secretary for War, in a statement on the Army estimate 1 said Lord Kitchener authorised him to say that recrui ing during the past few months had been most satisfactory. The numbers had been
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      New Army’s Air Service.
      104 5 London, April 22. In the House of Commons, Mr. Tennant affirmed that all was going well with the Air Service. Difficulties of training men and manufacturing material were being splendidly overcome. He considered the new Army would be adequately supplied with aeroplanes. Health of the Troops.
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      AUSTRIAN NIGHT ATTACKS.
      37 5 RUSSIAN SUCCESS. Petrograd, April 23. A Russian communique says the Austrians made night attacks on the Telepotch-Rumania front, but were repulsed. The Russians, counter-attacking with the bayonet, drove the enemy back with heavy loss.
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      The Tsar At Lemberg.
      82 5 A GREXT RECEPTION. London, Apr 1 23. A historic event occurred at Lvoff (Lemberg), the Tsar visiting the city. Great and enthusiastic crowds welcomed him. The streets were decorated and in response to repeated acclamations the Tsar appeared on the balcony of the Palace and thanked
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  • Turkey and the Near East
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      SHAIBA SUCCESS.
      93 5 A OMPLETE ROUT. London, April 22. It is officially announced that the victory at Shaiba proved even more complete than we had hoped. Not only did the enemy abandon motor cars, guns, and ammunition waggons, but independent reports Stfow that the retirement was a rout, wh ch was
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      Turkey and Persia.
      173 5 Petiugrad, April 23. The Turkish offensive against Kermanshah continues. The Governor of Kermanshah sent small detachments to occupy mountainous passes in Ek p ren, but retired before the advancing Turkish forces, who seiz d the passes and pushed on to Mahidecht, 24 miles from Kermanshah. Ths Persian
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      The Persian Gendarmerie.
      135 5 QUESTION IN COMMONS. Loudon, April 22. In the Hou®e of Commor s, Mr. King, (Liberal, Somerset North) asked what was being done to replace the Swedish Gendarmerie officers who had been withdrawn from Persia. Sir Edward Grey said the whole organisation of the Get darmerie bad been
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  • Bacal Operations.
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      GERMAN FLEET’S "ADVANCE."
      39 5 Amsterdam, April 24. A Berlin c mmunique say s recently the German High St-hs Fleet ha-» been repeatedly cruising in He No; th Sea, and has advanced into En-.] sh waters, without meeting the British Fleet.
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      British Naval Losses.
      35 5 London, April 22. Mr. Asquith announced that the total casualties in the Navy up to March 31st was 452 officers, of whom 332 were killed, and 8141 men. of whom 4981 killed.
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      Trawler Torpedoed.
      20 5 London, April 22. The trawler Envoy has been torpedoed. The crew were shelled after taking to the boats’
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      Fishing Vessel Sunk.
      32 5 London, April 23. The trawler Saint Lawrence was torpedoed in the North Sea. Two men were killed. Seven survivors were landed at Grimsby. The sumbarine fired on the rescuers.
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      Norwegian Steamer Seized.
      55 5 London, April 22. The Norwegian steamer Brilliant, on a voyage to London, was captured by the Germans. Weekly Blockade Report. London, April 23. The official report says during the week ending April 21st only one British merchantman and one fishing vessel was sank by German submarines, out
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      Britain and Holland.
      50 5 TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SHIPPING. Amsterdam, April 23. An official British notification says all shipping movements between Holland and the United Kingdom is temporarily suspended. It is hoped shortly to resume limited cargo and passenger services. Special arrangements are being made fur the mails. No explanation is given.
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      British Troops on Turkish Mainland
      45 5 London, April 22. A German wireless reports that 20,600 Allied troops were landed at Enos amidst a heavy cannonade from Allied warships and the Turkish batteries. Gallipoli Bombarded. Telegrams from Athens state that the Allied warships are bombarding Ga’lipoli Peninsula.
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      The Dardanelles.
      84 5 STATEMENT BY FRENCH MINISTER. Paris, April 23. M. Augagneur, the Minister of Marine, has returned from a tour in the north of France, in the course of which he met Mr. Winston Churchill. In an interview, M. Angagneur said one of the principal objects of his conversation with
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      THE ALLIES’ OBJECT.
      155 5 The professed and primary object of the Dardanelles operations is to open the Bosphorus and give the allied shipping a right of way frdm Odessa to the Mediterranean. If we regard England and France as our main reservoir for munitions of war, and Russia as our main
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      The Transport Manitou.
      88 5 EXPLANATION IN PARLIAMENT. London, April 22. In the House of Commons, Dr. T. J. Macnamara, Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, explained that the transport Manitou was stopped by a Turkish torpedo boat which had escaped from Smyrna Eight minutes were given to abandon the transport. Three torpedoes
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  • General NEws.
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      American Copper.
      62 5 ARRANGEMENT WIIH BRITAIN. London, April 23, The Boston News Bureau says that negotiations in Loudon have resulted in an arrangement for placing the entire output of the Amalgamated Copper Company under British control. Other copper interests have made the same arrangement. The output of American copper mines will
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      WELCOME PLUNDER.
      108 5 In connection with the German Government control of commercial metals, though the War Metals Co it is reported that although it has been necessary to restiict considerably the demands for copper for private industrial purposes, it has been possible by careful distribution to keep the private industry going.
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      The Sino-Japanese Negotiations.
      155 5 SIR E. GREY AND THE OPEN DOOR. L ndon, April 23. In the House of Commons, in reply to various questions with regard to the progress and conditions of the Sino-Japanese negotiations, Sir Edward Gqey said the policy of Britain was governed by the terms of the
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      Questions in Parliament.
      73 5 CONCESSIONS IN* CHINA. London, April 23. In the House of Commons,’ replying to a question, Sir Edward Grey said the Japanese Government had been informed of railway concessions already granted to Britishers, and would no doubt respect the right already acquired. We had not received representations from
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      Confisication Suggestions.
      38 5 In reply to a suggestion that the Government should confiscate a German or Austrian ship for every Allied vessel sunk by submarine Mr. Asquith said the Government at present had decided not to adopt the suggestion.
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      The Drink Question.
      16 5 Mr. Lloyd George submits next week proposals for curtailing facilities to obtain drink.
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      The Late Baron de Reuter.
      112 5 London, April 21. Among the messages of condolence received by the family of the late Baron de Reuter is one from Kengomori, the Japanese Financial Commissioner.. The de Reuters* Funeral. London, April 23. The funeral of Baron and Baroness de Reuter took place at Kingswood
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    The London Markets.
    101 5 London, April 22. Copper £77-10$. Rubber Para 2/6|. Linseeds £49-9e, £57. Cotton seed £155 nominal. Wheats firm including war ri k, White Karachi 65/6 se’lers, and 66/6, May paid; Delhi 63/6 sellers; White Bombay 68/- May, June sellers Rosafe 63/sellers. Barley 35/9 quoted. Sheep skins 400,600 clo-ed
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    LONDON RUBBER WIRE.
    45 5 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. [P. G. Special'] London, April 23. The following dividends are announced Heawood Tin and Rubber Estate, Ltd., 5 per cent, (final). Pelmadulla Rubber Co., Ltd., 20 per ccn/. (final). Ulu Rantau Rubier Estates Co Ltd., 20 pĕr cent, (final).
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    TO-DAY’S TIN PRICES.
    270 5 To-day’s quotation for unrefine i tin in Penang was $81.50 per picul, buyers, no sellers—an increase of 25 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £165 Spot, and £165 15s. three months. The mail with advices covering the period of the outbreak has now been received,
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    LONDON LETTER.
    1121 6 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] London, March 27. The Fall of Przemysl. The fall of Przemysl made a great impression in town, and there was much jubilation. The news was expected, for the dying effort of the garrison had been marked, and it was felt that the end could
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    CHINA AND JAPAN.
    313 6 IMPORTANT STATEMENT BY COUNT OKUMA. A few days ago,, there was cabled out a Reutar message recording in brief form certain statements of the Japanese Premier Count Okuma, on Chino-Japaneso relations. A more extended version of these important statements, through Reuter, is given in a message from
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    THE MANSOOR CASE.
    2136 6 GRAVE CHARGES AGAINST AN INDIAN. GENERAL COURT MARTIAL OPENED. A case of extraordinary interest, not only in its local bearings but also in an Imperial sense, is the subject of trial before a field general Court Martial which opened on Thursday morning in the Supreme Court Singapore.
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    Treason Trial Finished.
    49 6 Singapore, April 21. The treason trial is closed. The decision has not yet been announced. The case again aroused great interes'-, the court being crowded by all nationalities. Accused was not called. Mr. Gaunt contended that a case had not been made out by the prosecution.
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    Good Punish England.
    181 6 The following verses are taken from a spirited effort in the Bulletin (Sydney) by a gentleman who signs himself Curse o’ Moses God punish England Let is be done with Zeppelins, Let the ships of the air go forth, Let them be loaded with explosives, Let them
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    142 6 V C., D. S. O. [Po thi Editor of the Pinang Gazette Sir, —Referring to your London wire dated the 21st inat. headed A unique distinction” —Lieutenant Martin winning the V. C. and D. 8. O. iu present campaign. This is not the first occasion on which thia distinction
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    THE WEEK'S EVENTS.
    74 6 Saturday. April 14. Homeward Mail Closes 10 a.m. Cricket Match, Esplanade. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. wurtrie Empire Theatre, Penang Road Polyscope Co., Argyle Road. Sunday, April 25P.A.M. Annual Meeting, Kuala L r-L Church Services. Monday. April 26Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. Band, Golf Club,
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    COMINS EVENTS.
    18 6 May I.—Opening of Kamuntiug New Dr». May 22.— General Meeting Pansh June 4 and s.—lpoh Races.
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    WHAT THE BIG GUNS EAT.
    1367 7 the making of powder. Hundreds of things have so changed in f orn j since they were first named that the names no longer apply. This is eminently true of the stuff used in big guns. The lady who asked at the American store for
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    394 7 SUN DAU t APRIL 25. Church of England. St. George’s Church.—3rd Sunday after Easter; Matins, 8 a.m; Holy Com- munion, 8.30 a.m.; Matins Chinese, 10 30 a.m Sunday School, 5 p.m Evensong and Sermon, 6 pm. Hymn 242 We love the place 0 God, Psalm 119 Purcell, Kelway,
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  • STOP PRESS NEWS.
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      A Belgian Victory,
      206 7 GERMANS USING GASES. [Copyright 1 elegrim.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, April 24. A French communique says there have been lively engagements at the bend of the Yyer, north of Dixmude. The Belgians repulsed the Germans inflicting heavy losses. The Germans, north of Ypres, are employing a large
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      Emden’s Landing Party.
      77 7 ATTACKED BY ARABS. Amsterdam, Apr*! 24. A telegram from Berlin says the Emden’s landing party on March 2/th landed at the Arabian port of Sidd. south of Jeddah. Arabs attacked them while marching across the country. The Arabs were repulsed after a three days’ fight. The Turkish
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      The Roll of Honour,
      63 7 London, April 23. Killed.—B. Brenan, H. W. Davies, G C. Osborn, J. C. Tyler, A. C. Anderson, (Veterinary Corps). Wounded—W Bryans, R Dawes, S Gudgeon, (Manchester®) F Herbert, T V L°ach, Second Lieut V Llewellyn Jones (Suffolks) B E Mahon, Lieutenant C Markham, (Northumberlands) E Newington,
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    MOTOR ACCIDENT.
    197 7 CARRIAGE SMASHED AND ’HORSE SHOT. About half past three yesterday afternoon a collision occurred in Muntri street between a Municipal motor water van and a victoria belonging to Mrs. Tan Kim Bee, sister of Dr. Lim Guan Cheng. It appears that the victoria was being taken borne after
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    The H.A.L. and N.D.L.
    115 7 Infor nation has reached Manila, says the Manila Bulletin,” that the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, and other banks interested, of London, in conjunction with the London Chamber of Commerce, have made arrangements with the Hamburg-American line and
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    SHIPPING.
    47 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Alma, Brit., 459, Bell, April |24, Deli, gen., E. 8. Co. Malacca, Brit., 401, Dun. April 24, Tongkah, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co. Bangala, Brit., 1935, Carie, April 24, S’pore, gen., Hottenbach L. Co. Nara Sang, Brit., 2591, Gilroy, April 24, S’pore, gen., Boustead Co.
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    CLEARANCES.
    63 7 To-day. Bangala for Madras taking mails for Europe etc., via Bombay. Singkel for Singapore. Padang for Batu Bahra. Kedah for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Hok Canton for Tongkah and Renong. D van Twist for Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh. Sabsng, Padang, etc., Batavia. Lama for Port Swettenham and Singapore.
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    MAILS.
    54 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE; Monday. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Leong Ho 19 a.m. Asahan Jin Ho noon. Deli Alma 1 p.m. T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh, Sabang etc, Padang Baud 2 p.m. Bindings, Sitiawan, Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson Cornelia 3 p.m. Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    30 7 Ningchow, April 24, from Suez. Middleham Castle, April 27, from New York. Halaban, April 27, from B. Papan. Itola, April 30, from Singapore. Benlomond, April 30, from London.
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    EXCHANGE.
    123 7 Penang, April 24, 1915. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 7/32 3 Credit ...2/4 17/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 9/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174} 3 days* sight Private 176} Bombay Demand Bank 174} Moulmein Demand Bank 173 3 days’sight Private 176
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    PRODUCE.
    323 7 Penang, April 24, 1915. B.’ P. Tapioca $6.40 sales. M. P. Tapioca $7.00 sellers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $35.00 sales Trang Pepper s24} sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $66.00 sellers. Cloves $45 sellers.
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