Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 June 1915

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 127 VOL. LXXIII. SATURDAY. sth JUNE. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 920 1 IF lOU Want jo SHIP, BUY OR SELL IR U B JB E R[ OR TO r FORWARD GOODS L tc AMY PART of TH! WORLD f «O TO r ALLBN DENNYS Co., e 1. VMIOM BTKKET. F THE ”™NORTHAM house photographic STUDIO, BEACH STREET, PENANG, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. /5 eft
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    • 62 1 nroouao■ananDCan d aawaoneaw J FOR SBO J can ham th» P?un>f 3 X 0 j<Mit4»d erawry <Uj afw a whoU y««»r Co yo«ir *4dt-«>«a j o 4 (LOCAL SUBaCRIPVIOM. $27) D Pruportiorau Quartwly and *>ariy rat«e. n Saharnption» ar» pay abb. w mAmbm» and r»mittano«e ahonld ba aAdmaand to c
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  • 1524 2  -  BY CHARLES EVANS, Jr. [All Rights Reserved (P. G. Special.) In speaking of international golf we usually mean that spectacular form of it represented by ths big championships in which the best players of two or more countries measure their skill; but there is also
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 707 2 Rates for wanted. Casual Advertisements. FOR SALE, TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. ETC. knowledge of Tamil preferred. Apply with testimonials to Minimum Charge $2.00 No. 34, c/o ftnany For 1 insertion 1.20 per inch. 523—0 0 2 insertions 1.10 3 0.95 WANTED 4 0.85 TD Y an Estate in Lower Perak,
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    • 25 2 Next Thursday’s article by Sir H. Seton-Karr, c.m.g., is “on Golf and be well.” It is a thoroughly practical article which every Golfer should read.
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    • 709 2 WANTED_TO BUY. p enan g R 14 TOTOR CAR (four seater) m good State and price to undersigned are instructed to !ell No. 14, c/o Pinang Gazette By Public Auction 386 c Unserviceable Clothin» NOTICE. Confiscated and Intestate Estate Pronertn TENDERS are invited up to noon on 1 Monday, the
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  • 949 3 THE PKOCEBB OF ATTRITION. There is need for great coolness and ccurage st the present juncture, since the war in all theatres is on the point of attaining to a maximum of violence and very hard blows are about to be interchanged. Our enemies, says
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  • 583 3 CAN IT BE USED IN THE WEST? The fact that Field-Marshal von H ndenberg was p* esent in the west, during the recent violent attack upon and failure against tie junction of the B irish and French lines north of Ypres, might seem to indicate, to the
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  • 126 3 The following are the latest quotations in our share list?— Yesterday. To-day. 2 a, X i. G Saaaas. >. >. a 9 a 93 <r CQ Wining, Kamunting... 26/6 28/6 27/- 28/6 K. Deebook par. l/-pm par g. Pulai 6 Siputeh $1.25 $1.75 $l, sl| General. E.
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  • 1128 3 A MEANS TO AN ATTACK ON AUSTRIA. THE EFFECT ON GERMANY. Some critics—Mr. Joynson-Hicks among others—are suggesting that it is an error to divert military force to the Dardanelles when we want every man, rifle, gun, and ehell we po i sess to turn the Germans out of
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  • 682 3 THE NEW ENGLISH.” New York, May 6.—The opinion cf a German officer who took pirt in the battle of Ntuve Chapelle on the new British Army in Frarce is quoted at length by Mr. Herbert Corey, who is with the German Army in France. Mr.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 12 3 Fortify yourself with Bovril IT MUST BE BOVRIL BRITISH TO THE BACKBONE
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    • 581 3 Every Mother would g I feed her Baby lif she could I 1= TJUT frequently the breast-milk M s is deficient in quantity or *’V-' quality, or absent altogether. /V This, however, can often be rectig== fled if the mother herself will take >. Bgrc/ HI Glaxo three times a
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  • 1478 4 CLAIM AGAINST VOLUNTEER OFFICERS. This was a suit brought by Mr. F. Hulme Sharp against some of the officers of the Penang Volunteers, including Major the Hon. A.R. Adams, Capt. H.A. Neubronner, Lieut. H. Muir, Lieut. J. R. Rose and Lieut. E. E Colman, claiming the sum of
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  • 192 4  -  John O’Keefe, (in the New York World English soldiers are adopting The Swanee R ver as a marching song. Good-bye, old songs of Bull’s brigades, That filled the ranks with glee Now Tipperary slowly fades, A ghost of melody. And English hearts are all aquiver. The while
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  • 109 4 The following extract from the minutes of a committee Meeting of Selangor Club held on Oct. 4th, 1890, is of interest, says the Malay Mail. Mr. Sansom then proposes that Count F. W. Bernstorff be appointed Secretary on probatic n st a saUrv of $lOO a month and
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
    • 132 4 THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following tennis ties were played last night:— Men’s Singles Handicap—Mrs Martin beat Mrs Crichton by 10—8, 6—2.' Mixed Doubles Handicap—Mrs Phillips and hrelfall v Mr and Mrs Everest (unfinished). Men’s Sin jles Open—C C Rogers beat J Anthony by 6—3, 3—6, 6—3. Men’s
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    • 35 4 The following ties have be?n fixed for Monday Singles Handicap—Hon A R Adams v J Anthony (2); W E Houston v V G Back (1). J G Brown vDr P Liston (3).
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    • 37 4 A football match between the P.C.C. and the C.U AC. on the Esplanade last evening resulted in a draw of two goals each. A 1» Dale Krasnat Gardens, Sunday, Mtjlis v. Hatton Lane, in M.F.A. League.
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  • 328 4 The following is from the current issue of “St. Andrew’s Outlook,” the quarterly messenger of the Presbyterian Churches iu Malaya The R a v. A. D. Harcus, ma. commenced his work a* Minister-in-charge at Penang, on Sunday. 9th May (in succession to the Rev. Wm. Cress, M.A. who
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  • 24 4 RUBBER OUTPUTS FOR MAY. The following are rubber outputs for May Ayer Kuning lbs. 6,100 Alor-Pongsu 15,728 Brieh 7,451 Merbau 5,367 Tebrau 67,915
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  • 55 4 The Swedish paper Aftontidningen says Viewing the German submarine activities as from a distance one gets the impression of something wounded and feeble rushing through the waters in a wild temper, looking for some defenceless victim Germany has compiled a long list of doings to which very
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  • 36 4 The Chronicle understands that the Evening Standard and St. James’s Gazette baa.b-en Required by Messrs. E. Halton and Son (Ltd.), the well-known newspaper proprietors, and will in fntnre be published under their direction.
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  • 443 4 KILL THEM, PERHAPS THEY WILL REPENT.” “We know that the King of England is waging war against the Germans Who knoweth the ways of Allah We are warring against proud an 1 stiff necked people, as the Germans a r e. In such a case
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  • 302 4 German Infamy Must us Punished. After quoting extracts from German soldiers’ diaries regarding atrocities by the Germans, the Bishop of London, Dr. Winnington Ingram at the L>ndcn Diocesan Conference said:— Shall such infamy remain unavenged Ntver, whi e there is a God in heaven and a nation
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  • 62 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends as the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on June 2 ...$21,223.04 Staff of George Town Dispensary Ltd, Penang, monthly subscription 35.50 Staff of Presgrave and Mathews, monthly subscription 20 00
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  • WAR ITEMS.
    • 422 4 Italy's Preparation for Wa r Bomb Intbrbsting Figures Simla, May 26.—Information ofcinaide rable interest, as pomiing to the thorough* ness with which Italy has prepared fc r war upon which she has now embarkei afforded by facts- madi available through the Department of Statistics. It seems
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    • 150 4 London, May 26.—The Italian offensive has taken place several days earlier than it was anticipated it would do, and the enemy has thus been caught at a disadvantage his concentration being incomplete. The Italians hold the northern mountains with a strong force and invade Austria by the eastern
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    • 131 4 London, 27th May.—The Italian fanshaped invasion of Austria has gone forward successfully, the covering now holding passes and other impoiian points ready for ths mai l armies, ig eastern movement ou the Trieste 13 securing all the river line and mil way. Italian are showing
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    • 80 4 A special cable to the “Civil arr. 1 Gazette dated London, 25th May 8that telegrams indicate concentration troops in the valley of the Adige both the Revoli and Trent sides o Italo-Austrian frontier. The German artillery is posted thereoutposts were shelled yesterday, not rely. The “Daily Telegraphs
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    • 26 4 Sir William Taylor telegraph» to MrW. F. Nutt: An Auxiliary Hosp beds would be accepted, you P suitable building equipment, smn maintenance.”
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 375 4 WANTED. An experienced shorthand TYPIST, Tamil or Chinese. Good Salary offered to suitable applicant. Apply, giving full particulars of experience, to Harrisons <fc Crosfield, Limited, Medan, E. C. Sumatra. 547-7-6 TAMIL SPEAKING ASSISTANT CLERK WANTED. EXPERTNESS in Typewriting and accuracy in simple Accounts essential. Salary $BO/- inclusive. Free furnished quarter.
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    • 73 4 Just as men and women read of < Royal progress in tl.e newspaper, because diiuanre preVeuts them frvtn seeii g the actual event so advert sementa, read in the same way, enable people to see consider, and appraise hundreds of useful aiticks which in the ordinary wav they would never
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  • 1047 5 Nothing is quite so important in dress as the trifles which finish a toilette. And they are even more important than usual to day, when a woman of taste naturally clothes herself with a certain simplicity. For quite simple attire may be at once
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  • 336 5 The home-made hat need r ot necessarily be entirely home-made. It is possible to introduce variety in this species of hat and, moreover, to use straw instead of the heavier silk to make a very comfortable, rather close-fittting confection. Buy a flat round of rather fine straw—*****
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  • 346 5 Of recent years it has become more usual for girls, big and little, to wear plaits rather than the Alice-in Wonderland coiffure which went with little aprons and pockets. It was succeeded by the bow on the top of the head, and then by the bow
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  • 89 5 Saturday, June 5. Ipoh Races. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Empire Theatre. Penang Road Electric Polyscope Co., Argyle Road George Town Cinema. SuaJay, June 6 Church Services. Monday, June 7. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 8. H.M.S. Pinafore,” Penang Choral Society, Town Hall, for Prince s
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  • 9 5 July 29 and 31.—Penang Turf Club Races.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 265 5 |abdulla| I SMOKING MIXTURE. NCW i the best Abdulla price 1 f SMOKING i MIXTURE MIXTURE ONLY 85 cents 1 MEDIUM OBTAINABLE 7 per tin. EE bc >ull-* EEE J r: .X PRITCHARD Co. PLANTERS! To obtain maximum returns you must M ANUR E. Write to-day for particulars to K
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    • 333 5 Try what a refreshing, easily digested, and specially nourishing food beverage may be made with Benger’s Food in combination with tea or coffee, cocoa or chocolate. Benger’s Food, prepared with i[ fresh new milk forms a dainty and delicious cream, rich in aU the necessary K. food elements. If half
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  • 790 6 The recaptuie of the fortiess of Przemysl by the Austro-German forces is not in itself an occurrence that need cause dismay It is necessary, nevertheless, not to be led away by any mistaken idea that because the Russians were able to transfer to the rear all their guns and
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  • 298 6 Jagat Singh, formerly of Perlis, was today handed over by the Penang military authorities to the civil authorities. He had for several days been in the custody of a Volunteer guard at the headquarters. Mr. W. A. Fell, of Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan <fc Co, Penang left for home
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  • 890 6 A year ago Bulgaria would have fought oh any side whose prospects were promising, without the smallest regard for the rights and wrongs of the case. She was once very nearly induced to help Germany, and is commonly supposed to have borrowed money of II jgmany prior
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  • 411 6 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, J UQe 2 The meeting convened to conaM formation of a Y.M.C.A. unit 7 tfae attached to tjie M. S. V. R w to in the Association hall agfc There were about seventv present. Mr. Alexander Fox rs Volunteer ve u
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  • 135 6 At the Straits Cinema to-night the first two episodes of the remarkable film Lucille Love, the girl of mystery” will be shown. Lepsin, the gentleman thief ”is a novel three reel drama and with a Gaumont Graphic and two Pathe Gazettes these make a fine programme. Lucille Love,”
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  • 65 6 The Band will play the following P ro gramme of music at the Golf Club front 5-45 to 7-15 p.m. this evening:— 1. Selection The Shop Girl ...Caryh 2. Polka Pliny Come Kia Yo Baby ...Boettger 3. Selectfrn The Casino Girl Engiao l 3. Waltz Jieine du
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  • 205 6 S.T. To-day’s quotation for unrefine 1 L in Petang was $BO 50 per picul, bayers no seller B—an increase of SI J S. Tin is quoted in London to-day a£l62 ss. Spot, and £l6l 10s. three months Dr. Gray has returned to the Gene* 3 Hospital Penang.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
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    • 33 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, “SANATORIUM” PENANG HILL Completely Renovated. Aa 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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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous

  • 169 7 RUSSIAN EVACUATION. ENEMY DEFEAT FARTHER NORTH. CROWN PRINCE’S HEADQUARTERS ATTACKED. MR LLOYD GEORGE’S APPEAL. The Free ch troops are participating in a severe engagement north of Arras, near Notre Dame de Lorette, the Germans patting up a stubborn resistance. In the same neighbourhood, at Neuville, the French have
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  • France and Belgium.
    • 62 7 [Reuter’s Services]. MORE PRISONERS TAKEN. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, June 4. A French communique says A most violent infantry battle is still raging east of Notre Dame de Loretie without, hitherto, any alteration of the position of either side. The French have taken 800
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    • 47 7 Paris, June 4. A French communique says 29 French aeroplanes, between four and five in the morning, dropped 178 bombs and several thousand arrows on the German Crown Prince’s headquarters. Many bombs hit the mark. The aeroplanes were cannonaded, but all returned safely.
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    • 312 7 A STRAIGHT APPEAL. London, June 4. At the first meeting of the Manchester engineering employers and trade union representatives, Mr. Lloyd George said the is-ue of the war now depended on the workshop?. The Russians had suffered a severe set-back in Galicia. The great German
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    • 146 7 London, June 3. Nothing very dramatic occurred at the first assembly of the Coali’ioti Parliament. Many of the new Minist-rs were absent, pending the passage of the bill abolishing the necessity for re-election. Nevertheless, there was much novelty wi’h Lib-rals and Unionists on the same b-nobe s
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    • 26 7 London, June 4. In the House of Common s the Bill providing for the abolition of re elections was passed through all its stages.
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    • 156 7 LORD CREWE’S STATEMENT. London, June 4. When the House of Lords reassembled, Lord Buckmaster was on the Woolsack. Lord Crewe announced that Italy by joining in the war had placed the relations between Britain and Italy on a very much firmer basis. Even although Italian art, letter?,
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    • 37 7 A LONDON CONFERENCE. London, June 4. At the invitation of the Board of Trade, representatives of the employers and employees of the cotton trade are coming to London to confer with the Board.
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    • 282 7 London, Jure 3. The Hon. E. S. Montasu, presiding at a dinner in honour of Sir Krishna Gupta on the completion of bis term of office on the India Council, said Sir Krishna was gifted above all his colleagues with far-seeing patience, and kept bis eyes steadfastly
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    • 72 7 London, June 4. Sir Charles Arnold White has been appointed a Member of theUouncil of India. Sir Charles Arnold White has been Chief Justice of Madras since August 1899 and was knighted in 1900. He was President of the Oxford Union in 1881, called to the Bar
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  • Russian Campaign.
    • 464 7 AUSTRO-GERMAN SUCCESS. Amsterdam, June 3. A X ienna communique claims that “Przemysl is again iu our possession.” London, June 2. A German communique says Przemysl has been retaken. Last Forts Stormed. Amsterdam, June 3. A Berlin communique says “The fortifications on the south front of Przemysl still held
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    • 29 7 The map gives an excellent idea of the operations in Galicia. The line now rues by west of Jaroslav, east of Przemysl, and southwe-t of Stryj
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    • 68 7 GERMAN FORCE CORNERED. Petrograd, June 4. The Rus?ians have wen an important success near Libau. Cleverly operating from the south, they separated Libau from Memel and depiived the Germans of their land base, and captured two towns to the south of Libau. Simultaneously another Russian column
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    • 306 7 Petrograd, May 4.—Telegrams continue to arrive prompt’y from Libau, Mitau and Riga It ia understood that the whole of the German raiding force consists of three brigades of cavalry and one brigade of infantry. Probably none of the raiders will escape, unless they have succeeded in putting
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    • 54 7 Petrograd, June 4. A Caucasus Army communique says the Russians defeated the Turks in the Kcsrik region of Van, and routed the Turks at Maughelaw, and ate successfully pursuing them. Bulgarians Recalled. Athens, June 4. The Turks are reinforcing Chatalja, apparently dreading a Bulgarian invasion. Bulgarian students at
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  • 204 7 PREMIER’S DENUNCIATION. Rome, June 4. Signor Salandra, the Italian Premier, made a magnificent speech in the Hal of the Capitol, in reply to German taunts. He affirmed that this was a holy war for Italy. What right had Germany or Austria to speak of an Alliance
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  • Naval Operations
    • 65 7 Rome, June 4, It is officially announce! that an Italian Fleet cruised al! day on June Ist off the Dalmatian Archipelago and destroyed wireless and observation stations. The enemy did not appear. British Admiralty Statement. London, July 3. An Admiralty statement rays British submarines are at present
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  • General Notes.
    • 116 7 PRESIDENT TALKS PLAINLY. Washington, June 4. President Wilson worked most of the day on the new note to Germany. It is understood that the note reiterates that the Lusitania was on a peaceful voyage, was unarmed, and did not resist capture. The note holds that the
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  • Italy's Campaign.
    • 44 7 London, June 4. An Italian communique says The ad-vance-guard fighting has been wholly favourable to the Italians, who are de vol oping an important offensive from Moat Pero, and displaying da-h and stubbornness against a strongly entrenched enemy, with powerful artillery.
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  • 108 7 London, June 3. The Times in an article on the question of trading with the e >emy in Ch'na, says it cannot be further shelved in view of the strong appeal to Government by the China Association and the resolution of the Cham 1 er of
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  • 59 7 CHINESE ACQUI’TED. (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, June 5. At Singapore A?s’ze?, Ch«w Chiat Khye, the accused in the alleged Chinese bigamy case, wa? acquitted. The case tuned on whether i i the late?t marriage accused u?«d the customs and ceremonies associated with marriage with a first and
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  • 57 7 NEW C.M.G. LAYS MEMORIAL STONE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, June 5. On Thursday, Brigadier-General R dout, C.M G., laid the m Q morial stone of St. Andrew’s Hous? Chapel. The Rev. F. G. Swindell, in a speech, paid a high tribute to th? work for the
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  • 38 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, June 5. Messrs. Fraser Co.’s share circular states: With any new purchase from London it is now permitted to re sell there if scrip does not leive the United Kingdom.”
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  • 278 7 Lord Rosfbery on thu Hand of the Deceiver. In the last week of Julv last the Kaiser made a present to the University rf London of sixty-seven bock?. Referring to this a month ago, Lord Rosebery, who presided at Presentation Day proceeding?, said “In the hst week
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  • 170 7 Belfast, May 3—There was a remarkable sequel to-night to the supposed loss with all hands lust Christmas near Malta of the 500-ton steamer Niggem, owned by Messrs. Wilson and Reid, of Belfast. The owners received the following message from their agent at Alexand ia “Just
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  • TIN.
    • 463 8 The accounts for the year ending Sept 30 1914, show a profit of £28,694 13«, whiah, with the balance brought forward from the preceding year, mikes a total of £42,176 17s lOd. Of this amount £2,383 19 j 4 i has been paid for income-tax, and three dividends
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    • 377 8 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The Directors herewith submit the Accounts of the Company from the date of he incorporation on 7th November 1913 to 31st December 1914. In terms of the Purchase Agreement the Company obtained possession of the property from the Vendors on Ist January 1914, so
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    • 544 8 Tne markets continue to be practically featureless and cm c equently there is little movement in prices, nays the “Ironmonger” of May Bh. Forward buying caused a rise of about 3Z at the opening thia week, and a fair business was done around 163 Z to 16IZ
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    • 231 8 The Directors have pleasure in submitting to the Shareholders the Accounts of the Company fur the year to 31st December 1914 During the year 440 tons of Tin Ore have been produced from the Mines and from tributors, the whole of this quantity having been obtained from
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    • 522 8 REPORTS AND DIVIDENDS. Kasintoc—Report for 1914 states crop was 35,280 lbs., realising Is 11.65 per lb., and proceeds written off development;. Sungei Purun—Report states net profit £1 246, which, with balance brot. forwd., £527, makes £1,773; directors recommend carry forward, Klabang—Directors recommend dividend 5 p.c to reserve £2,500, forward
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    • 201 8 Mesers. Guthrie <fc Co., Ltd. in their weekly report da ed Singapore Wednesday, 2nd says At the Association auc'ion held to-day there was again a large quantity on ofi-r, 220 tons being catalogued. The sale opened quietly and p r oceedings were somewhat sL>w until the interval
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 246 8 DIETINGTO KEEP WELL. Some pe)ple are born with a tendency to certain diseases. What they eat either aggravates this condition or tends to correct it. Anyone can see the importance of a proper diet, but human beings, unlike the lower animals, lack the instinct that tells them what to eat
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    • 325 8 Banys weuare. THE -ALLENBURYS FOODS being perfectly digestible and closely resem- bling human milk, give freedom from digestive ailments, promote sound j sleep and ensure v *g° rous health and development. H Olknburgs F<®ds and the 'ALLENBURYS FEEDER. Simplest and Best. MILK FOOD No 1 MILK FOOD No. 2. MALTED
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  • 279 9 The Empire Trade and Industry Committee of the Royal Colonial Institute bas, during the past four years, done considerable service towards the corelation of the trade of the various pirts of the Empire. In connection with the War, several new services have been inaugurated, and
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  • 195 9 Splimter Extracted from Soldier’s Heart. An operation unique in the annals of surgery, the extraction of a fragment of hand grenade from the heart, was described at the Academy of Medicine by Professor Armaingaud, of Bordeaux. The patient, a young Parisian sergeant of rather delicate constitution, who was
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  • 152 9 Commenting on the recent Women’s Congre 3 the Nederlander says What the strange company, which met in the Dierentuin at The Hague, wished to achieve, is not quite clear. Speaker after speaker explained how it was the fault of the men that such a war could break
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  • 179 9 Drastic new Order in Belgium. A telegram from Geneva to the “Matin’ says that General von Biasing, the Governor of Belgium.has forbidden the use of the French language in all communications to the Belgian authorities. The post offices have been strictly warned to carry out this order, the
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  • 386 9 SUNDAY, JUNE 6. Cbvrcb of England. St. George’s Church.—lst Sunday after Trinity Matins, 8 a.m.: Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m.; Chinese Service, 10.15 a.m ChilldreDs’ Service, 5 p.m.; Evensong and Sermon, 6 p.m. Hymn. 164 Father of Heaven Whose Love profound Psalms. Hoolins, Booth Parratt Magnificat Attwood 46, Nunc
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  • 173 9 Penang, June 5. Beef— ets. Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 36 Mutton
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 357 9 ELECTRIC LAMPS Why pay more when we can supply you cheaper than anyone else. ALL-BRITISH. Royal EDISWAN Drawn Wire Lamps are made in England by British labour with British capital. Their manufacture is backed up by 30 years’ Lampmaking experience, producing a Lamp of exceptional STRENGTH and BRILLIANCY No other
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    • 24 9 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, PENANG. Alfresco Moonlight Dinner AS ANNOUNCED WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY. THE 6th JUNE, 1915. TOWN BAND IN ATTENDANCE. Telephone No. 635.
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  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • 481 9 The Picture that hu startled the World with its Thrilling Intensity. NOW SHOWING AT THE STRAITS CINEMA Co., EMPIRE HALL, PENANG ROAD. Phone No. 628. TO-NIGHT! TO-N! GHTH THE GREAT GOLD SEAL SERIAL DRAMA Extensively and Expensively Produced by the Universal Film Co., of America. The First and Second Chapters
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  • 318 10 Not Optimistic. New Ycrk May 2 —Abbas Pasha, the deposed Khedive of Egypt, now in exile at Vienra, where he lives like a private citizen, received Mr Karl Wiegand, the travelling interviewer of the “New York World in Vienna last Friday. «No, tir.
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  • 241 10 The report cf the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegtaph Company, Ltd., states that the gioss receipts for the year to Dec. 31, amounted to £819,583, against £738,129 for the previous year. The working expenses, including £61,174 for maintet anoe of cables, absorb £364,978, against £354,864 for
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  • 312 10 The report of the Eastern Tel graph Company, Ltd states that the revenue amounted to £1,645,741, from which are deducted £621,865 for the ordinary expenses and £164,583 for expenditure relating to maintenance of cables, sundry difference in exchange, income tax payable abroad, and interest on temporary loans,
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  • 72 10 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Bulimba, Brit., 1607, Cooke, June 4, R goon. gen.. Huttenbach Liebert Co. Nellore, Brit., 4250, Gaunt, June 4, Y’hama, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co. Sinkara, Dut., 283, Boers, June 4, Edi, gen., K. P. M. Rhesus, Brit., 4294, Lukston, June 4, V’stok, gen., W. M. Co. Malacca, Brit,
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  • 72 10 To-day. Jin Ho for Asahan. Van Noort for Langsa, T Semawe, Segli, Olehleh, Sabang, Padang, etc., Batavia. Hong Wan I for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Itola for Singapore, China and Japan. Bulimba for Victoria Point, Mergui A Tavoy. Cornelia for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Rotorua for Tongkah and
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  • 29 10 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. Monday. For Per Close. T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh, Sabang etc Padang Van Outhoom 2 p.m. Tuesday. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4-30 p.m.
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  • 7 10 Perseus. June 17, from China.
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