Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 February 1916
1916-02-21
1
12
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/pinangazette
Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
-
Title Section20 1916-02-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 41 VOL. LXXIV. MONDAY. 21st FEBRUARY, 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement925 1916-02-21 1 >UY 0R SELL t U3B EJ R OB TO ,o.vwa*° ooooe j a st wms i£h JMENNYS B SUN LIFE f r— CANADA. fl FO P h ■L'JP iNC ORPORATED 1860. E-1I <l7l *“"Jtis-BM EB White THE UNIVERSAL CAR total Assets Dec. 31st, 1914 $64 millions. it t A w925 words
-
Advertisement75 1916-02-21 1 ■msoana ncooDan a o r.a d a a a a tig g FOB SBO o g can have the Finang O a A Gtaactto" posted every day q for a wfeoto year to your addreec. O (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). O Pvoportkmate Quarterly and g HeM yearly rates. a a Bull—iptious75 words
-
-
Article1548 1916-02-21 2 PRODUCTION OF TUNGSTEN. At the annual meeting of the Mining and Geological Institute of India in Calcutta, Mr Hayden in bis Presidential address, referring to the enormous hold that Germany had obtained over the world’s metal markets, and the vast ramifications of the German metal ring said The1,548 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement890 1916-02-21 2 Hates for wanted. Casual Advertisements. E Provision and General Store. I Apply with copies of testimonials to FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. ETC. No. 143, c/o Pinang Gazette. 156-21-2 Minimum Charge $2.00 For 1 incertion 1.20 per inch. 2 insertions 1.10 *T L/E/T?. ii 3 0.95 NT O. 30,890 words
-
Advertisement59 1916-02-21 2 Your Morning; Headache will disappear after a dose of the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. sc, Singapore. I J THE BEST DRINK i IN HOT WEATHER. j Large supplies have lately arrived from59 words
-
Advertisement179 1916-02-21 2 ENGLISH ACETIC ACID Guaranteed 99 l /s o chscooh In Earthenware Jars containing 45 lbs. Commercial SULPHURIC ACID In Earthenware Jars containing gallons. THE DISPENSARY (PENANG) LU 2, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Telegraphic Address: CHEMOPTIST. Telephone 398 GREAT AUK’S z Trade Mark Pure Burton Pilsener MALT and HOPS. I The invigorating179 words
-
-
Article1371 1916-02-21 3 N. W - N. W. x LADY'S IMPRESSIONS. [P. G. Special Sombwherb IX Chixa, February 4. Wh»t must be the feeling of the fifteenth jsrdine in b(jX bailt ,or a doz9n c f these flattened fish wag mine as I comressed myself into the smallest possible m in the thronged1,371 words
-
157 1916-02-21 3 Negotiations were cone uded by American copper producers with the British Government for the delivery during 1916 of approximately 135,000 000 pounds of the metal, the largest, contract of this character ever placed in this country. Deliveries were scheduled to begin by157 words
-
Article236 1916-02-21 3 The extraordinary occurrence of the Norwegian steamer Providence, arriving in Colombo harbour without her Clearance papers and bill of health from Singapore, as recorded in our issue of yesterday, deepens in mystery, Whei examined by tl e Collector of Customs at Colombo, it was understood tl at236 words
-
Article, Illustration962 1916-02-21 3 GERMANY'S LOST COLONY. (By an Artist Correspondent.) London, January 26. The thorough rout of the German troops io the Cameroons makes it clear that the Colony will soon be completely in our hands. This may be inferred from the optimistic tone of the latest communique issued by French962 words
-
Article226 1916-02-21 3 The Amsterdam Standard says Whoever had predicted before the war that the franc would fall from 48 to 39 cents, the mark from 59 to 43 cents, the rouble from 120 to below 80 cents, the pound sterling from fl 12 to below fl. 11, and the226 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement103 1916-02-21 3 A Knife Thrust woull be welcome to ma y compared with the vicious shooting, »taLLi >g pains o Sciatica. Yet thees are the men who have not heard about LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM, and the mir.cul us .elrt it to th tortu ed sciatic nerve. Just rub a .i-t e.i wheie103 words
-
Advertisement394 1916-02-21 3 K VITAFER is the Tonic Food B Which invigorates Without reaction. I THE BRITISH MAKERS I I of the British Tonic Food I I VITAFER I are asked to publish the following London, August 14th, 19/4. “I should like to offer my testimony to the efficacy of VITAFER. I had394 words
-
-
Turkey and the Near East
-
Article208 1916-02-21 4 [Hbutkr’b TbLEGRAM".] AVIATOR DECORATED. Salonika, February 19. A rousing air fight took place north of Salonika. A French aeroplane tackled an Aviatik, the observer of which was photographing the French lines. The French man drove the Prussian pilot and officer to the ground. The German officer had[Hbutkr’b TbLEGRAM".] - 208 words
-
Article258 1916-02-21 4 Corfu firmly insists upon its identify with the blissful island of Homer’s Phaeicians, which showed such hospitality to the wrecked Odysseus. Not only do the names of roads and villas commemorate the great story, but its scenes are still shown, such as the olive-grove in which the Princess Nausicaa258 words
-
Article232 1916-02-21 4 In an angry attack on the Allies King Constantine said the Allies’ excuse for the occupation of Greek islands and other points was that they were searching for submarine bases. The British Legation,” bis Majesty added scornfully, “in Athens has a standing ofter of £2,000 —a great fortune232 words
-
Article19 1916-02-21 4 Athens, February 20. The Allies arrested enemy Consuls at Scio. They were taken on board warships.19 words
-
-
General News.
-
Article106 1916-02-21 4 EX-GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE. London, February 19. The PieaS Bureau announces that the Governor-General of Fernando Po has requested General Dobell, on behalf of Herr Ebermaier, ex-Governor of the Cameroons, to get a telegram sent to Berlin stating that want of munitions compelled him to enter Spanish territory, together with106 words
-
Article49 1916-02-21 4 Paris, February 19. The Ministry of the Colonies announces that the arrest of the ringleaders at Madagascar has had a most salutary effect. The plotters were students and native pastors, who have been misled by ill-digested teaching and reading. The majority of the population reprobate their conduct.49 words
-
Article48 1916-02-21 4 Melbourne, February 20. The Age says that irrespective of the Allies’ purchase of 200,000 tons of Australian wheat, it is understood negotiations have been completed, whereby the Allies International Food Purchase Com mission is making unlimited purchases, and will possibly take the whole exportable surplus.48 words
-
Article37 1916-02-21 4 ARRESTS IN AMERICA. New York, February 19. Two Germans were arrested for trying to smuggle rubber to Norway. The luggage of one woman contained 550 pounds of rubber and 500 pairs of rubber gloves.37 words
-
Article281 1916-02-21 4 A party of American, Scandinavian, and Dutch journalists have been permitted to examine a large quantity of German goods found inside mails carried by neutral ships which have been examined while passing through British territorial waters Mr. Van der Veer, the London editor of the Amsterdam Telegraaf,” describes281 words
-
Article64 1916-02-21 4 A SERIOUS SITUATION. Amsterdam, February 19. The emergency dam at Purmerend has burst, and water is rushing in violently. The alarm was sounded, and the Burgomaster has ordered everybody to the refugee attics. Towns Submerged. Amsterdam, February 18. Purmerend is practically submerged. The situation at Zaandam64 words
-
Article19 1916-02-21 4 London, February 19, Lord Chelmsford, the new Viceroy of India, is suffering from a severe chill.19 words
-
-
STOP PRESS NEWS.
-
Article104 1916-02-21 4 DEALING WITH EXEMPTIONS. London, February 22. It is expected that the first Darby group consisting of bachelors unier nineteen on August 15th last, will be called up this week. The London tribunals have arranged to sit daily, owing to the large numbers of appeals for exemptions. Doctors104 words
-
Article59 1916-02-21 4 London, February 20 Soldiers and non-commissioned officers who have completed their original enlistment of twelve years, or any further period for which they enlisted, and also the extra year for which they were retainable, under the Army Act, and who agree to continue their service for the59 words
-
Article33 1916-02-21 4 Salonika, February 21. A Bulgarian patrol crossed the frontier at Doiran, and came into contact with the Greeks. The Bulgarians retired with the loss of two killed. One Greek was wounded.33 words
-
Article15 1916-02-21 4 Petrograd, February 20 The Grand Duke Nicholas has gone to E zeruin.15 words
-
Article18 1916-02-21 4 Elsinore, February 20. The Danish East Asiatic liner Bandon has been seized by the Germans.18 words
-
Article19 1916-02-21 4 London, February 20. Lord Chelmsford, the n»w Viceroy, was sworn a member of the Privy Council19 words
-
-
Article366 1916-02-21 4 AN IPOH FUNCTION. {Prom Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, February 21. A Military Tournament took place at Ipoh on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance of Volunteers, including contingents from Batu Gajah, Teluk Anson and Sungkai. The items included Bomb-throwing, Reveille Race, Victoria Cross Race. All the events366 words
-
Article441 1916-02-21 4 SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. The fi r st athletic sports under the aus pices of The Pinang Gazette Press, L*d., were held yesterday afternoon on the ground of the St. Xavier’s Institution, kindly lent for the occasion. Th*? event proved a complete success. Competition all through was particularly keen,441 words
-
Article277 1916-02-21 4 MR. HARRIES’ TEAM v. MR. CLARKE’S TE AM. Two w'll matched elevens, captained by Messrs A. W. Harries and G. C. Clarke, met on the Padang on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Harries’ team put up 138, of which R. T. Reid made 63 (retired) and Neubronner 37. Mr. Clarke’s eleven277 words
-
Article71 1916-02-21 4 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday Mixed Doubles A.—Mies Pritchard and A S Hall v Mrs Striven and Newton (2); Mrs Crabb-Watt and Forrest v Mrs Ebden and V G Savi (5). Mixed Doubles B —Mr and Mrs CD D Hogan v Mr and Mrs71 words
-
Article192 1916-02-21 4 An open competition, arrant t Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club was th Rifle Range on Saturday afterV %t tlle result being as under. erQoo the At the close of competition th 1 challenged the men to a brickc, adi< and were successful every ti me Mrs Sproule,192 words
-
Article124 1916-02-21 4 MONTHLY MEDAL FOR FEBRUARY. The play in thia competition resulted m follows R D Acton 40 44« 84—6-78 T S Winfield 46 +5l 97-18-79 AAJ Warner 52 +5l 103—24 =79 C C Rogers 43 38= 81—scr=81 T S Nash 47 47= 94—12=82 G R Fitzgerald 49 45=124 words
-
Article87 1916-02-21 4 The play in this competition resulted as follows T E Winfield 46 +5l 97-18 =79 C C Rogers 43 +3B= 81 scr =Bl G B Fitzgerald 49 +45 94-12 =B2 SF B Martin 41 43-84 scr >B4 VG Ezechiel 47 48=95-10=85 C M Henderson 50 48 98-1287 words
-
Article71 1916-02-21 4 The February Monthly Medal Comped* tion, 100 yards handicap, was held at the Swimming Club yesterday morning wi’h the following result:— Ist C A Padday (6 stconds) 2nd S A Yell (3 3rd W H Threlfall (10 There were 7 starter and Mr Padday won by71 words
-
Article48 1916-02-21 4 The Band will play the following P ro gramme of music at the Esplanade 6 till 7 this evening:— 1. Selection Duchess oj n Dantzic ...CaryH 2. The Teddy Bears, Picnic ...Saddler 3. Waltz Druid's Prayer 4. Polka Mirette 5. March A Prangesa -Co 848 words
-
Article117 1916-02-21 4 Every member of the Corps w possibly do so should attend the Parade on the Esplanade to m (Tuesday) at 5-15 p.m., as in viewj approaching departure of some' h members it is intended to take a p of the whole Battalion. Lloyd’s agent at Panama te* e117 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement308 1916-02-21 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. STENOGRAPHER and TYPIST required for Mercantile firm in Penang. Mast have first class testimonials. Apply to No. 148, c/o Pinang Gazelle. PLANTER years practical experience, strong in economy, manufacture and estate aceoants, is open to immediate engagement. Speaks 4 native languages, including Malay. Personal interview solicited, when credentials308 words
-
-
Page 4 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous124 1916-02-21 4 HARMSTONS CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE. Bigger, Better, Brighter than ever. Grand Opening Night, Monday, 28th February, AT 9-15 P.M. Location: Dato Kramat Gardens. New Artistes. New Acts. ‘HARMSTON The Apex The Crux The Acme The Alpha and Omega of all that stands for perfection in the Circus World. A Grand124 words
-
-
Article, Illustration1378 1916-02-21 5 EXPERIENCES IN MESOPOTAMIA. Sheikh Saad, January 13.—1 n an earlier letter I gave a brief description of the river up to Amara. Above Amara the banks become even more barren and desolate. The reed huts of the nomads give place to black goat hair ten»s.1,378 words
-
Article407 1916-02-21 5 The report of the Board of Managers of the Penang Presbyterian Church, for the year ended 31st December, 1915 contains the following regarding the scheme for a Manse As instructed by the congregation the managers purchased a site for the Manse at a cost of $2,000. The407 words
-
Article1228 1916-02-21 5 THE CROWN PRINCE AND THE THRONE. Three important things have recently happened in Germany. 1. The Kaiser has been ill. 2. 1 he value of German paper money has come down with a run. 3. The Social Democrats have been loud in their complaint of the1,228 words
-
Article296 1916-02-21 5 More important than any war news that has reached us for some time is the announcement that there is something more than a possibility of the sovereignty of the United States being withdrawn from the Philippines in from two to four years. President Wilson is strongly in favour296 words
-
Article282 1916-02-21 5 Provost-Marshal Seriously Injured. Disturbances which took place in Chapel Street, Prahran, Australia, some weeks back, were succeeded the following evening by an occurrence equally disgraceful. A number of soldiers and civilians made a descent upon Weinger’s-go-round at St. Kilda, but were met and repulsed by the civil282 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement599 1916-02-21 5 banks. SINTERED bank of INDI> AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Ro>»l Charter. PaniC*! £1.200,00 P»id-upC»r £1,800,00 5-Ze Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,00! Hbad Ornoi: «g BIBHOPBGATE, LONDON, 8.0 Ag«moi«« amd Bramohss. tmritsar Hongkong Peking 'in.Sk Iloilo Penang Ipoh Puket R*mb*y Karachi Rangoon w«n Kobe Seremban Kuala Lumpur Shanghai Colombo Madras Singapore599 words
-
Advertisement424 1916-02-21 5 H U «[S i B Little Lectures g Ezx by Nurse Wincarnis.’ (Lsctwt No 3.) —I 5 Rasa-Down S ®Y IT When your system is under- ffj mined by worry or overwork Q y when your vitality is 2E lowered when you feel 2E any how when your > nerves424 words
-
-
Article30 1916-02-21 6 Cochrane. —At 20, Albyn Place, Aberdeen, on 24th January, the wife of J. Harvey Cochrane, 3rd Batt, attached 2nd Batt. The Royal Scots B. E. F. of a sou.30 words
-
Article1225 1916-02-21 6 In the coming commercial war with Germany there is little doubt that the Allies will arm themselves with fiscal weapons to retaliate against unfair competition in the shape of dumped goods, «kc. Until there is some evidence of a changed spirit on the part of the German1,225 words
-
Article1347 1916-02-21 6 A special correspondent at Petrograd ascribes the failure of the 3rd Turkish Army in the Caucasus to make up its deficiencies to the Russian command of the Black Sea, which prevented them using the sea route from Constantinople, and rendered it necessary for them to use the1,347 words
-
Article19 1916-02-21 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tic Penang was SBB.OJ per picul, businesi done—an increase of 50 cents.19 words
-
Article369 1916-02-21 6 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tic Dredging (No Liability) for the week ending 19th inst., was 30 tons. A Kuala Lumpur resident has received one of the minature Korans given by Mr. Ezra to our Indian troops. Including the box with the magnifying glass in the lid,369 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement270 1916-02-21 6 1 y y? i yWiygfeyBSB !&v*l 1U JhIvIiIIIsIw ll ffiM <j pr>s O $3 W J 9 LAPOSTOLLE. Fondatcur 1827 PRODUCE‘OF FRANCE "Cordon s le import abs. Cordon VUKUUn HIBBERT, WOODROFFE &C° L T P Rouge. (Incorporated in England.} JAUNE. I The best of white sauces. Your white sauces for270 words
-
Advertisement38 1916-02-21 6 LEAP YEAR DANCE AFTER A SPECIAL DINNER AT THE E. O. HOTEL On Tuesday, 29th Feb., 1916. E. O. Orchestra and Town Band. Successful Proposals will have the privilege of a free week's Honeymoon AT THE CRAG HOTEL.38 words
-
-
Page 6 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous25 1916-02-21 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times Low Water. High Water. 8-21 a.m. I 47 a.m. 8-34 p.m. 2-16 p.m.25 words
-
-
Article228 1916-02-21 7 RUSSIANS STORM MUSH. CAHEBOONS finally won. enemy gunboat taken. ex-m.p. spy re-captured. the Rassian Central Army of the Caucasus continues to add to its captures in the Erzerum region, principally west and northwest of the fortress, the Russian Left Army has stormed the Turkish town of Mash, 95228 words
-
France and Belgium.
-
Article515 1916-02-21 7 Reuter’s Telegrams.] ARTILLERY ACTIONS. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, February 19. Sir Douglas Haig reports that the British artillery bombarded a position sorth of the Ypres-Commines Canal. The Mtiiery on both sides was generally active on the Ypres front. Elsewhere minor •rtillery bombardments were carried outReuter’s Telegrams.] - 515 words
-
Article187 1916-02-21 7 MR. REDMOND’S MANIFESTO London, February 19. Mr. John Redmond, M.P., in a manifesto to the Irish people, recalls his appeal at the beginning of the war for an Lish Army, led by Irishmen, and trained in Ireland He is profoundly gratified at the magnificent response. For the first187 words
-
Article57 1916-02-21 7 London, February 19. The “Daily Telegraph” says the new vote of credit for £420,000/100 will make tbe total of the votes of credit sanctioned £2,082,000,000. A satisfactory feature is the rapidity with which revenue is coming in. It is expected the total revenue will be £357,000,00057 words
-
Article22 1916-02-21 7 London, February 20. The Kingsport (Tennessee) Munitions Factory was destroyed by fire. The loss is over a million dollars.22 words
-
Article34 1916-02-21 7 London, February 19. Mr. Pemberton-Billing, ths aviator, who was defeated at Mile End, will contest East Hertfordshire, a seat rendered vacant by the resignation of Sir J. F. L. Rolleston (Unionist),34 words
-
Article24 1916-02-21 7 Havana, February 20. The British restriction on tobacco is causing uneasiness. The Cubans, it appears, will be allowed to fulfil existing contracts.24 words
-
Article173 1916-02-21 7 MR. BONAR LAW’S STATEMENT. New York, February 20. A striking interview with Mr. Bonar Law is published. The Secretary of State for the Colonies says the Allies are improving greatly in the direction of uuity of control of the wir. He dwelt on the disadvantages of the democracies173 words
-
Article19 1916-02-21 7 New York, February 20. Tribitsch Lincoln, the German spy and ex-M.P. for Darlington, has been recaptured.19 words
-
Article485 1916-02-21 7 Tribitsch Lir coin, ex M.P. for Darling, t n, escaped frcm custody while being taken to the Federal Court at New York for tbe hearing of his appeal against the order for his extradition on January 15. Lincoln wrs at the time in the custody of485 words
-
Article110 1916-02-21 7 CONFERS WITH CANADIAN CABINET. Ottawa, February 20. The Hon. Mr. W. M. Hughes, the Premier of Australia, was sworn a member of the Privy Council. Thereafter he attended a meeting of the Canadian Cabinet, at which Imperial affairs were discussed. The event is unique and unparalleled in the110 words
-
-
Russian Campaign.
-
Article, Illustration641 1916-02-21 7 KING GEORGE'S MESSAGE. London, February 19. King George bas sent tbe following message to the Czar: ‘‘Heartiest congratulations on the splended achievement by your gallant troops at Erzerum, after such hard fighting, which I trust will have far-reaching effects.” Russian Pursuit. Petrograd, February 19. Tbe defeat of641 words
-
Article280 1916-02-21 7 Petrograd, January 21. The Russian Asiatic front yields daily increasing successes. The rout of the Turkish centre spread over some sixty miles of difficult ground and ended in headlong flight, in which guns were abandoned, rifles and ammunition flung aside, and the men fl d in pan280 words
-
Article519 1916-02-21 7 Petrograd, January 24.—The Turkish Army, the routed and sorry remnants of which have now taken refuge behind the Erzerum forts, numbered a hundred battalions (about 100,000 men) Their first positions were stormed by night in the midst of a terrible blizzard, through which the Russians crawled519 words
-
Article52 1916-02-21 7 AMERICA’S PROTEST. New York, February 20. Mr. Lansing has cabled to the Embassy at Constantinople to protest to the Porte against the Armenian massacres. He expresses tbe hops that the perpetrators will be punished. If there is any repetition the Government will be compelled to take more52 words
-
-
Italy’s Campaign
-
Article26 1916-02-21 7 INFANTRY ACTIONS. Rome, February 19. An Italian communique reports successful infantry encounters in tbe Sugana Valley. Tbe Italians on Carso Plateau rushed a trench.26 words
-
Article74 1916-02-21 7 Italian, February 20. A squadron of Italian aeroplanes raided Laibach yesterday morning and were shelled en rcute by numerous batteries and attacked by groups of enemy machines. The squadron reached its objective and descending from the clouds above tbe town dropped dozens of grenade mines, and bombs.74 words
-
Article17 1916-02-21 7 London, February 20. Five more Classes of Italian reserves have been called to the Colours.17 words
-
-
Naval Operations.
-
Article81 1916-02-21 7 in EAST AFRICA. Cape Town, February 18. A stirring story is told of tbe capture of a German gunboat, on Lake Tanganyika by two British motor boats. The gunboat tried to flee, but was bit by twelve out of fifteen shots, one of which killed the Captain,81 words
-
Article62 1916-02-21 7 ALLEGED POSTPONEMENT. Amsterdam, February 20. A German communique quotes a New York telegram that Germany has postponed the torpedoing of armed merchantmen until April, so that United States will be able to warn Americans asking passports for such vessels. Berlin pretends to have. no knowledge of this,62 words
-
Article65 1916-02-21 7 “NOT DANGEROUS.” London, February 20. The Union Castle liner Comrie Castle (5,167 tons)went ashore, entering Mombasa, and is now on Leven Reef. Assistance has been rendered, but she is still fast. The passengers were sent ashore. It is hoped to refloat the vessel in the afternoon,65 words
-
-
Article39 1916-02-21 7 Washington, February 19. The Senate has ratified the Nicaraguan Treaty, under which the United States acquires a canal route through Nicaragua, also a naval base in the Bay of Fonseca. (Other Telegrams on Page 4)39 words
-
Article1686 1916-02-21 8 The annual meeting of the above was held on Friday afternoon in the Exchange Room, Mr A Darke presiding. The following other members were pre>ent:—H Price, (Borneo-Sumatra Co.) A S Sharpe, (Barlow and Co) F L Tomlin, {Adamson, Gilfillan and Co) F S Goodall {Goodall and Co),1,686 words
-
416 1916-02-21 8 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The Directors, presenting their report on the operations of the Company for the six months ended 31st August, 1915, together with a report by the Managing Director and a statement of accounts state: The Managing Directors’ report deals very fully with the dredging416 words
-
Article557 1916-02-21 8 Bakap—lot divd 10 p c. Riverside—Second int divd 10 p c. Straits (Bbrtam) —Int divd 10 p c. Scottish Malay—Third int divd 10 p c. Bukit Panjong—Second int divd 10 p c. Sungkai-Chumor—lnt divd 10 pc. Last year the same. Tangkah.—An extraordinary general meeting is convened557 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement150 1916-02-21 8 PREPAID TO YOUR PORT. fex. Ipn Da > s Trial allowed Direct from Fac- "Sf tof y- Hiehest-grade British-made MEAD COVENTRY FLYERS S WARRANTED FIFTEEN YEARS. Defiance Puncture-Resisting or Dunlop ZZJtI» W/ul Tyres Coasters. Variable-Speed Gears. HI JM Flyer cr Brcok's Saddles, etc. 'I MODELS £3 lOs. to £9 i150 words
-
Advertisement470 1916-02-21 8 PETER WALKER BEES. V LW Or jE 4 t 3 W 'll li PETER U? 1 WALKERF-/' LAGER LITTLE PETER: Good News this Morning Sir!! JOHN BULL: Splendid Sonny and my word this is excellent beer, agewts.- SELLAR, MURRAY Co., Penang UZ I No Headache nor ill-effects. I a TOU470 words
-
-
Article2046 1916-02-21 9 Bonar Law. XV B. Hamilton returned from £ij N thfa mornin H M. Batten. Manager of Durian al (M BP E state hftli f° r Eng- Chevalli-r ha* been granted two onths’ fal* P ft v leave wish effect froua February Ist. A S Small h appointedBonar Law. - 2,046 words
-
Article1112 1916-02-21 9 SEAMEN AND SUBMARINES. Thia corner of the Mediterranean writes a correspondent from General Headquarters oa December 28, has long been familiar with the sight of warships. For centuries the fleets of the Great Powers have swept it at intervals, and Mudros Bay was a mustering place for1,112 words
-
Article62 1916-02-21 9 Penang’s Station Opens. It is notified in the Gazette that the Governor in Council has established a Wireless Station at Penaga, Province Wellesley, in the Settlement of Penang, under tbe powers conferred on him by sec ion 3 of The Telegraph Ordinance 1896.” The Station will be open62 words
-
Article343 1916-02-21 9 How Barbados was Linkrd With Trinidad. The most valuable addition to the island’s defensive organisation (says Major J A Burdan, the Colonial Secretary of Barbadoes), has been the erection by members of the Volunteer Force of a very efficient wireless station, which has placed the colony in343 words
-
Article100 1916-02-21 9 Penang, February 21. cfs. 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 <e per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32 Mutton100 words
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement260 1916-02-21 9 COS'! OF PRINTING. Xever lose sight of the fact that he main qnestio’i in a job of printing it r.< t what it will cost you, but what it •rill bring you by way of increased busiiiMia. When all these points have been disposed of, then consider the price. If260 words
-
Advertisement468 1916-02-21 9 INSURANCE. I i THE CORPORATION OF THE > iOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE Roytd Exchange, London COMMENCED business in a.d. 1717 and was Incorporated by Royal Charter In a.d. 1710 and is therefore one of the oldest Companies in existence. It has granted the benefits of Assurance to the Public for a468 words
-
-
Article487 1916-02-21 10 SCATHING CONDEMNATION BY FRENCH PAPER. The following remat kable article, which was translated from a recent issue of Le Journal de Pekio,’’ appeared in the Peking Gazette Several of our readers, justly indignant at the outrageously revolting attitude of certain members of Allied Society in Peking,487 words
-
Article116 1916-02-21 10 Mr Ernest Cecil Roberts appointed Superintendent of Wireless Telegraphs Mr T J C White appointed to officia’e as Deputy Commissioner of Excise. Mr H M Ince appointed to act as Assistant District Officer, Province Clarke. Mr C R Smith appointed to act as Assistant Dis rict116 words
-
Article116 1916-02-21 10 The Colonial Secretary courteously forwards the following official not ce Some perturbation was caused to persona interested in the pineapple industry of Singapore by the news in Reuter’s telgrams of the 27th and 29th January, to the effect that, owing to the shortage of shipping, His Majesty’s Government116 words
-
Article81 1916-02-21 10 The Colonial Secretary courteously forwards the following notice “It has been decided that all enemy firms in the Colony are to be completely liquidated. Instructions to this effect are being issued to the official liquidators who are now carrying out the partial liquidation which has been81 words
-
Article185 1916-02-21 10 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Hebe, Brit., 346, Scott, Feb 20, T. Anson, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co. Jin Ho, Brit, 93, Harding, Feb 20, Asahan, gen., E.B. Co. Cornelia, Brit., 197, Ogier, Feb 20, Malacca, gen., E. S Co. Pangkor, Brit., 94, Caawell, Feb 20, B. Datoh, gen., E. 8. Co. Klang,185 words
-
Article130 1916-02-21 10 Penang, February 21, 1916. (By Courtesy of IBs Chartered Bank} London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months 1 sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 7 8 3 Documentary ...2/4 29/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moul mein Demand Bank130 words
-
Article254 1916-02-21 10 Penang, February 21, 1916. 8; P. Tapioca 57.30 sales. M. P. Tapioca 57 70 sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers White Pepper $34.00 nominal Trang Pepper $26 buyers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $69 sellers. Cloves $3l254 words
-
Article46 1916-02-21 10 Feb. 28.—Harmston’s Circus and Menagerie, Dato Kramat Gardens. 29.—Leap Year Dance, E. O. Hotel. 29.—Penang Chamber of Commerce, A. G. M. 3 p.m. March 3.—Penang -Volunteers M B” Co., Concert and Dance, Drill Hall 8 pm. March 22.—Meeting Licensing Justices, District Court, 2.15 p.m.46 words
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement339 1916-02-21 10 ST. ERMINS HOTEL AT THE HEART OF LONDON. a j* i fiJjtsKfes «.M'S«?4 -cmicwi infe&Ossr !«ts -C? 'SipT rrgrir fn <? ratios fillit M jw. 5 The Most Quiet yet Most Central Position of all the 1 are* London Hotels, in close proximity to all the principal places of interest,339 words
-
Advertisement22 1916-02-21 10 We not only intend to carry on as usual, but we are endeavouring to do something better than usual. Bees Ltd., Liverpool.22 words
-
Advertisement263 1916-02-21 10 NU BfA N Ml liquid waterproof s«if-poii*Hing. BLACKING SCSInWL No Brushes requir A M WOWN (or brOWB *Anrb>-' with '"onje atnehed to tbeeork. Gives an instantaneous brilliant and elastic polish, which lasts a week wet or dry weather. Mud can be X washed off and polish remains. Does not injure263 words
-
-
Article714 1916-02-21 11 SOCIAL ADJUSTMENTS. The most important effect of this great war upon our highly civilised society, writes A. F. Thorn, will be that of shifting our social consciousness from the superficial to the real. At the present moment, even the most successfully dulled intelligence commences to714 words
-
Article29 1916-02-21 11 Pknang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag Runny mede Hotel, Hotel Neman, S ingap orb: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Java. —Hotel Beau Sejour Lembang.29 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement516 1916-02-21 11 RHEUMATISM, LUMBAGO SCIATICA. Rheumatism, Lumbago and Sciatica are three of the most common and most painful complaints and practically arise from the same cause and the names only distinguish the location of the disease. If the arms and legs are affected it is called Rheumatism; if m the Loins Lumbago516 words
-
Advertisement274 1916-02-21 11 JEFFREY’S —BEER M M WI I TRADE 111 “CHOP KOTA” SOLE AGENTS ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG, SINGAPORE AND MALACCA. UNION S. S. CO. «■■■■■■■■■■MRHRRRRHWRMRRRMRMM NEW ZEALAND Ld., THE STANDARD LIFE j INCORPORATED IN NEW ZEALAND. I ASSURANCE COMPANY. MM MTABLISHED HEAD OFFICE—ET>TNBURGH INCORPORATED Auckland, Wellington, uyttieion274 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement2115 1916-02-21 12 P. 0.-B. 1.-APCAR N.Y.K..IKV K. P. M. MAIL Jt,.. Il.il Sle.mthi, C. U. i gWB hTSST"” PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND CHINA MUTUAt STEAM NIV QI) MAIL SERVICES. a ftimvanvl (INCORPORATED IN ENGLm?' lT >■■.»«- «or CM-, .nd dapan). X A* P«M O P_ y±__2,115 words
-