Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 March 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-03-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 70 VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 24th MARCH, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement826 1917-03-24 1 B ißaDaoadtiaocmaaDanaunncinanij WANTED RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS g for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- a vances made. g D ORDERS for estate supplies. D GOOPS for forwarding to any part of the world. n FIRE INSURANCE business. u ALLEN DENNYS Co.. 0 6 Beach St. and 7 Union826 words
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Advertisement78 1917-03-24 1 ■aacoDcica□□□■□□ □□□□■□cddb TXTBEN YOU ARE AWAJ g V V on leave you want to keep n in touch with Malayan affaire, a Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can <£» q in no better way than by subscrib- ing to the Weekly Edition of the n Pin»ng Gazette,” published78 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article166 1917-03-24 2 LOSS OF LIFE. The Hague, March 23. A sloop has arrived with seven survivors of the sunken American steamer Healdton. The Healdton was torpedoed, on March 21st. Three boats were launched, two of which are missing. It is believed fourteen men were killed by a boiler explosion.166 words
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Article62 1917-03-24 2 London, March 21. A French official report says During the week ended March 18th the arrivals of merchantmen over 100 tons at French ports, excluding fishing craft, were 920 and the departures from French ports 914. The French vessels sunk were six over 1,600 tons and six62 words
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Article98 1917-03-24 2 REQUISITIONED BY GOVERNMENT. London, March 23. The Government has made a general requisition of all liner tonnage of what is generally known as Conference Lines which serve India, Australia, South Africa, South-East Africa and South America. This means that liner tonnage will be requisitioned at blue book rates98 words
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Article81 1917-03-24 2 TON FOR TON AND NO RETURN OF COLONIES. Adelaide, March 22. Congress and the Australian Chambers of Commerce have resolved to support the demand to exact a ton for a ton, for all shipping destroyed by Germans contrary to the usages of war, also to strongly resist81 words
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Article68 1917-03-24 2 London, March 23. A confidential circular to the General Commanding in Muenster (Westphalia) is published, dictating to the newspapers how to discuss the submarining. The editors were told that determined approval of the entire people must ring out from the press." The circular recommends the use of the68 words
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Article38 1917-03-24 2 Christiania. March 23, Germany has notified Norway that the danger zone now includes the waters between the northern coast of Norway and Spitzbergen, except Norwegian territorial waters. Obviously this is aimed at the Archangel route.38 words
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Article40 1917-03-24 2 London, March 22. In the House of Commons, Sir Leo Chiozzi Money stated that over a hundred standardised ships had been arranged for. The ships were of three sizes, but he could not give details of speed, etc.40 words
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Article25 1917-03-24 2 Amsterdam, March 23. Zf A Berlin official report says the auxiliary cruiser Moewe has returned home after a second cruise in the Atlantic.25 words
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General News.
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Article301 1917-03-24 2 SEQUEL TO VISIT TO ENGLAND. New York. March 23. Two men accused of obtaining or attempting to obtain military information in England and Ireland for conveyance to Germany, via the United States, were sentenced to two years and a fine of $2,500 each. The State-Attorney stated301 words
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Article177 1917-03-24 2 Washington, March 22 Mr. Brent, vice-Chairman of the Federa Shipping Board, has gone to the Pacific Coast to consult shipbuilders with a view to the immediate construction of a large fleet of wooden ships for the transport of supplies to the Entente. New York bankers, almost177 words
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Article29 1917-03-24 2 Amsterdam, March 23. The Kaiser conferred the Order of Merit upon Admiral von Holtzendorff, Chief of the Admiralty Staff, in recognition of his services as Naval Counsellor.”29 words
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Article14 1917-03-24 2 London, March 23. The quartern loaf will be 1/- on Monday.14 words
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Article13 1917-03-24 2 London, March 19. Cotton 1/4. Silver 72|. New Orleans $l7-94.13 words
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Article13 1917-03-24 2 London, March 19. Silver is 36 3/’6. The market is firmer.13 words
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Article95 1917-03-24 2 For the period from the 23rd to 29th March, 1917 inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at three shillings and three pence per lb and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis95 words
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Article870 1917-03-24 2 Mr H J V Sinclair of the Penang Harbour Board is laid up with appendicitis. The Maharaja of Bikanir lunched with their Majesties, the King and Queen, say* a Reuter message of March 16th. Mr Gilbert C Jackson, Chief Inspector, Kelantan Military Police, has been ordered home870 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement303 1917-03-24 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. A CHINESE or Eurasian, Salesman for our Stationery and Fancy Goods Department. Only thoroughly experienced and Competent men need apply. Successful applicant will be pub on two month’s probation. Apply to PRITCHARD Co Ltd., Penang. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. An ORDINARY MEETING of the Municipal Commissioners will be held303 words
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Advertisement100 1917-03-24 2 gr IjJIIIHi i.. o ■tTFilLi 111 n 111. ihllillili u L ih ib.i■ < i h h■ n ,v,rt b rttWtwwtwwwwww* aquaperia i (HARROGATE,) i BRITISH APERIENT MINERAL WATER i "Ensures a Clear Complexion.” AQUAPERIA is strongly recommended for Jsiver and bilious Complaints, Constipation, etc. THE DISPENSARY (PENANG) IM. 2,100 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous137 1917-03-24 2 Popular Play-House. EMPIRETHEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. To=night and To=morrow Sunday AT 9.15 P.M. UNDER D STINGUISHED PATRONAGE Under the Auspices of H. M. Government will be presented the Remarkable Pageant BRITAIN PREPARED IN TWO SERIES The British Army, Munition Making AND THE GRAND FLEET. INCLUDING ALSO The Battle of137 words
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DELAYED TELEGRAMS.
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Article133 1917-03-24 3 London, March 15. The King telegraphed to General Maude: I received with the greatest satisfaction the good news that you had occupied Baghdad. I heartily congratulate you and your troops on the success achieved under so many difficulties.” General Maude replied: All ranks received your Majesty’s133 words
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Article27 1917-03-24 3 London, March 15. Lengthy tributes are paid to the late Duchess of Connaught and deep sympathy is expressed with the Connaught family.27 words
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Article44 1917-03-24 3 London, March 15. The Times military correspondent says the Germans in retreating on the Ancre apparently want to fight on clean ground and seem to have prepared such a position on the so-called Hindenburg Lime from Lens through St. Quentin towards Laon.44 words
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Article38 1917-03-24 3 Washington, March 15. Deplomats of a neutral Government passing through Washington for Europe from Mexico, state that a German Bank and the German Legation in Mexico City are directing the finances and diplomacy of Mexico.38 words
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Article79 1917-03-24 3 London, March 15. In the House of Commons, Sir J D Rees asked regarding Sir Percy Sykes’ progress in Persia, and the extent to which he had succeeded in organising a force of Military Police, under Indian Army Officers in South Persia. Lord Robert Cecil79 words
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Article41 1917-03-24 3 London March 15. Further correspondence between Viscount Grey and Mr Page regarding the treatment of British prisoners in Germany states that 372 British Indians from Hansa liners are interned at Havelberg, where the conditions are satisfactory, with little illness.41 words
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Article44 1917-03-24 3 Amsterdam, March 15. The Supreme Court at the Hague sentenced Herr Schroeder, the pro-AUy editor of the “Telegraaf”, to three months’ imprisonment for an article on January 16th, 1915, in which he declared “conscienceless scoundrels in Central Europe caused the war.”44 words
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Article101 1917-03-24 3 London, March 16. The result of the Russian revolution was received with unmixed joy by the British Press. Headings of editorials, Long Live Russia” and "Russia a Nation” testify to the satisfaction with what is described as the most momentous event of the war, and the most101 words
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Article122 1917-03-24 3 There was a good attendance at the meeting held in the Victoria Hall Singapore on Wednesday 7, to consider the proposal to form a choral society for Singapore. Mr. E. A. Brown, the convener of the meeting, explained the proposal and invited suggestions. It was unanimously decided122 words
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Article692 1917-03-24 3 The eighth ordinary general meeting of the Batang Benar Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at the registered offices, Chartered Bank Chambers- at noon yesterday. Mr E F Maul ion, the chairman of the board, presided, and the others present were Messrs O A Kimmel and R Pears692 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement909 1917-03-24 3 WANTED. NOTICE. Presser, Conductor Tapping Conductor, Indian, none but R. MORTON, experienced men need apply. Apply HORSE SHIPPER with copies of testimonials to Box 70, c/o Pinang GaaoUo. FLEMINGTOM, MELBOURNE. U C Wishes to notify that although he has sold the livery Stable business in SingaWANTED IMMEDIATELY. I pore to909 words
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Advertisement183 1917-03-24 3 OVERWORKED NERVES. The early symptoms of nervous breakdown are irritability and restlessness, in which the victims seem oppressed by their nerves. As the trouble advances common symptoms are, a tired feeling in the knees and ankles, want of patience, twitchings, !impared vision, insomnia, failure of memory, headaches, backaches, loss of183 words
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Advertisement455 1917-03-24 3 [’Baby is nourished J only by what he digests j —not necessarily by all the food he swallows. For instance, the curd of unmodified cow's milk forms, in baby’s stomach, a solid, indigestible mass which causes him acute pain and gives both baby and his mother many a sleepless night.455 words
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Article850 1917-03-24 4 The pamphlet, Depone the Kaiser,” is stated to have caused a great stir in Bavaria, where they seem to be waiting for events farther south. We are asked to believe that if the doomed Empires collapse, the House of Wittelsbach will come down and will bring850 words
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Article655 1917-03-24 4 Ten days ago Colonel Repington suggested that the German intention in the retreat might prove to be the taking up of a new line from Lens to Laon, by St. Quentin. The military correspondent of the Times apparently expected a slight withdrawal north of Arras, which has655 words
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Article988 1917-03-24 4 A belated Reuter telegram—there have been many within the past Death of M. two or three days bearing Labori. the date March 15th—announces the death of Maitre Labori, the famous French advocate whose conduct of the Dreyfus appeal was a brilliant performance. He was born at Rheims988 words
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Article33 1917-03-24 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin ir Penang was $99 50 per picul, busiuefs done—a decrease of 50 cents. Tin was quoted in London on Friday £213 spot, and £212 three months.33 words
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Article32 1917-03-24 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on March 22, received today Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3s Smoked Sheet 3 a 2d [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.-32 words
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Article644 1917-03-24 4 The homeward mail closes at 10 a.m to-morrow registration till 6 p.m, today. Letters posted at Dato Kramat and E. and O. Hotel Sab-Post Offices and in the Pillar-boxes before 9 a.m. to-morrow will be in time. Letters, etc., may be posted at the Head Office up to644 words
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Advertisement93 1917-03-24 4 4 PURITY, MELLOWNESS and RARE FLAVOUR are the distinguishing features of D L WHISKY Proprietors BULLOCH LADE Co., GLASGOW. I Sole Tigents GOLD LABEL CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., PENANG. WEIGH BABY AT HOME WITH i; MAW’S NURSERY BABY BALANCE. h HANDY. ACCURATE. “CASH CHEMISTS” Ltd., 52/54, Sdeaefj Street, Penang. i Telephone93 words
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Advertisement21 1917-03-24 4 “E. O.” Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin.21 words
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Article181 1917-03-24 5 GERMANS STAY RETREAT. THE ADVANCE IN PEBSIA. french shipping figures. AMERICANS EAGER FOR WAR. Severe winter weather is impeding the operation in France. The British troops are meeting stiffer opposition south-east of Arra», but they have made some fu--ther progress on this line, and more east and south-east181 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1339 1917-03-24 5 [Reuter’s Services.] ENEMY’S DEFENCE STIFFENING. London, March 22 Reuter's correspondent at Headquarters, wiring on March 22nd, says: Heavy snowfalls are hampering operations, but the bad weather is quite as unfavourable for the Germans as for us, preventing them observing the strength and direction of our advance, which[Reuter’s Services.] - 1,339 words
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Article681 1917-03-24 5 How the 2nd Army Corps was Saved A fine story is made by Sir Henry Newbolt of the battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands, but it is in the telling of how Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien saved the 2nd Army Corps in the retreat from Mons that681 words
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Article346 1917-03-24 5 DESIRE FOR SETTLEMENT London, March 22. A general strong desire was manifested in the House of Commons in favour of an Irish settlement. Mr. Bonar Law said he thought it would be far easier to effect an arrangement regarding Ulster if the Nationalists openly avow that they346 words
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Article67 1917-03-24 5 London, March 22' In the House of Lords, Lord Devonport foreshadowed compulsory rationing of bread, unless the consumption was very considerably diminished. Less German Bread. Amsterdam, March 23. Following the recent statement in the Prussian Diet that the grain stocks are less than were generally believed, it67 words
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Article48 1917-03-24 5 London, March 23. A long, severe winter in Germany threatens serious injury to the new crops. Herr Batocki, the Food Dictator, informed Herr Issen, of the Miners’ Union, that owing to the deficient harvest, and further damage occasioned by frost, scarcity and privation are unavoidable.48 words
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Article46 1917-03-24 5 London, March 22. In the House of Commons, Mr. Roberts announced that the Board of Trade had appointed a Controller of all coal mines, who was now dealing with the question of distribution of supplies with a view to economy of transport.46 words
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Article32 1917-03-24 5 London, March 22. In the House of Commons, Mr Beck announced that 157,323 men had volunteered for national servic*», about half of whom were available for work of national importance.32 words
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Article28 1917-03-24 5 London, March 23. The International Red Cross Society announces that a large number of prisoners have been sent to the war zone from Germany.28 words
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Russia.
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Article287 1917-03-24 5 HOW TSARITZA RECEIVED THE NEWS. Petrograd, March 22. The story of how General Korniloff, the commander at Petrograd, informed the Tsaritza she was deprived of her liberty is told for the first time. The scene was in the Tsaritza’s private apartments at Tsarskoe Selo. The Tsaritza, who287 words
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Article178 1917-03-24 5 TOUCHING INCIDENTS. Petrograd, March 23. The ex-Tsar has arrived at Tsarkoe Selo. The delegates state that on arriving at Mohileff there was no excitement. They presented the mandate for the arrest of the last Tsar to General Alexieff, who informed the ex-Taar, who was waiting inside178 words
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Article417 1917-03-24 5 GOODWILL-—AND COMPASSION FOR THE TSAR. London, March 23. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law, moving the resolution cabled yesterday, said what has happened in the last thirteen days in Russia is reminiscent of the early days of the French Revolution. While at present it417 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article149 1917-03-24 5 QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT. London, March 22. In the House of Commons. Mr Brookes asked regarding the situation in Persia, and’ whether the Persian gendarmerie could be reconstitu'ed so as to obviate the necessity of a recurrence of large Anglo-Russian military operations in Persia. Lord Robert Cecil hoped149 words
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Article44 1917-03-24 5 Corfu, March 23. A Serbian semi-official report says: Prior to the compulsory retirement in the neighbourhood of Monastir, the Bulgars on March 18th and 19ih bombarded the town, and dropped 600 shells, many of them asphyxiating. [Other Telegrams on Page 2.]44 words
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228 1917-03-24 5 The forthcoming departure from Penang of Dr. and Mrs. T Hill Jamie«on was made the occasion of a farewell “At Home by Mr and Mrs Heah Swee Lee at their bungalow in Green Lane. Following an outing of the Penang Hunt Club, a large number228 words
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Article48 1917-03-24 5 [From Our Own Correspondent,'] Singapore, March 23. A Javanese motor driver was found guilty at the Assizes of causing death by a rash act in running down a Bengali. The Chief Justice commented on the great amount of rash driving in Singapore. Sentence was deferred.48 words
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Article30 1917-03-24 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 24. A special Gazette says no permission at present is obtainable by woman or children to travel to Europe.30 words
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Article1463 1917-03-24 6 CROSSING OF THE DIALA. Delhi, March 13. A communique says: —ln continuation of the announcement that our forces were engaged with the enemy on the line of the Diala on the night of the Bth March, our troops succeeded, in spite of the bright moonlight, in effecting1,463 words
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Article, Illustration1821 1917-03-24 6 A PATHETIC PICTURE. A better understanding of the Tsar of Russia might not make his enemies hate him any less as a Tsar, but it probably would soften their feelings towaad him as a man. If we are to believe what the late Count Vassili says in his1,821 words
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Article285 1917-03-24 6 SUNDAY, MARCH 25. Fifth Sunday in Lent. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. St. George’s Church.—Holy Communion 8 a.m.; Sunday School 5 pm: Evensons 6. p m. Responses, Roberts, Psalm CXIX. Purcell, Kelway. Walmesley and West, Magnificat 57, Nunc Dimittis 70, Hymn 252, 332, 633. During the week Wednesday and Friday285 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement340 1917-03-24 6 INDIGESTION. Why Tolerate it Why suffer from indigestion, from pains after eating, acidity, flatulence, headaches, biliousness, dizziness, or constipation Why It is a remarkable fact, that women especially seem prone to make light of digestive troubles, forgetful of the greater evils which may add to arise therefrom. From the many340 words
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Advertisement94 1917-03-24 6 XMo o ©KJ .A 1. Michelin lyres obtainable fVom all leading dealers STOCKISTS: Chin Seng Co., Ltd. PARIf BUNTAR:— Ban Bee Leong Co. PENANG > Chin Kooi Co. KUALA KANGSAR :-Z. Bidin. J Cycle and Carriage Co. aLOR STAR: Goh Soon Leong. MARTIN’S Een Franach Middel voor ally he Damee94 words
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470 1917-03-24 7 the first annual meeting. The first annual general meeting of the Mayfield Rubber Plantations (Straits Settlements) Limited, was held at the Registered Office, No. 1 Weld Quay, yesterday. Among those present wore Mr. J. C Benson (Chairman), Messrs. Jas. Sellar and J. L. Lonie (Directors)470 words
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Article259 1917-03-24 7 Silk Ensign Subscribed.' A suggestion was made recently that the ladies of the Federated Malay States might give a silk ensign to H.M.S. Malaya. It may not be generally known that it is the custom, when a ship is named after a town, county or country, for the259 words
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Article34 1917-03-24 7 The following donations have been received by the Chartered Bank By Balance March 2 $4,334.34 Mr W B Wilson for February 50.00 Penang Turf Club 2,000.00 By Balance March 23 $6,384.3434 words
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Article70 1917-03-24 7 Rev. J. H. Smith, who will arrive in Penang to-morrow night, will be in charge of the Church from next week. To-morrow, the Rev. K. Garnier will celebrate Holy Communion at 10.15 a.m. and there will be Evensong at 6 p.m. Mr. C. H. Kane shot a70 words
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Article584 1917-03-24 7 Meisrs. Kennedy Ji Co., Penang, report as follows: Markets throughout the week under review have kept very steady and although only slight changes have to be Recorded these in the majority of cases I have been in favour of holders. Local Rubber Companies shares continue to attract584 words
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Article25 1917-03-24 7 The following are aiditional rubber outputs for February Holland American P lbs. 391,000 N Langkat RCo 19,554 Si Pare Pare R. Co 15,83525 words
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Article134 1917-03-24 7 The meeting of the Legislative Council on Monday next commences at 3 p.m. Motions in the name of the Treasurer are That this Council approves are vote of $7,000 being part of the balance of the vo'e Wireless Telegraph Station, Installation of Singapore, not expended in 1816 that134 words
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465 1917-03-24 7 The report of the committee to be submitted to the members at the sixteenth annual general meeting of the association to be held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Saturday, 14th April, at 11 30 a.m, states Your Committee submit herewith a copy of the465 words
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Article396 1917-03-24 7 NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD. A public meeting of the Hindu Com munity for the purpose of submitting to Government a list of names of Hindu gentlemen eligible for membership on the Hindu Advisory Board was held last night in the Sabha premises, Mr. P. K. Nambyar presiding.396 words
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Article407 1917-03-24 7 ‘•BRITAIN PREPARED.” Despite a wet night and raised rates for seats, the attendance at the Empire last night was very good. The attraction was the first exhibition in Penang of the British Government’s official war films for which Mr. M. E. Bandmann has the sole rights for407 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article180 1917-03-24 7 [7*o the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —Mr Morrison, in last night’s issue of your paper, has, inadvertently, let us hope, made what is a very common mistake, in supposing that cinema shows are run for the benefit of an entirely European audience. A cinema180 words
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Article53 1917-03-24 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5.45 p.m. till 7.15 p.m. 1. Selection From Cox and Box ...Sullivan 2. A Cycle of Society Dances ...Hall 3. Selection Suzanne ...Paladilhe 4. Waltz Phantoms ...Gungl 5. Song The Last 6. March53 words
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Article399 1917-03-24 7 Mr H Wilkins, formerly of the United Engineers and now of the City of London Rough Rider?, serving with the Salonika Army, writes to a friend in Bangkok We have had a strenuous year and our facilities for either writing or posting have been very meagre,399 words
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Article268 1917-03-24 7 Gbnerous Help for Blinded Soldiers And Sailors. The musical and dramatic entertainment in aid of St Dunstan’s Home for Blinded Sailors, arranged by Mrs W B Wilson, and given in Johore Bahru, on February 24, was a great success both artistically and financially. The numbers given268 words
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Advertisement167 1917-03-24 7 Instant Relief for FLATULENCE Heartburn and Windy Spasms The efficacy of Dr. Cassell’s Instant Relief in these complaints will be a revelation to those who have hitherto trusted to bismuth or soda mixtures, or to old-fashioned liver pills and salts. The trouble is due to gas in the stomach or167 words
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Advertisement640 1917-03-24 7 Blf you are Run Down from overwork, suspense, anxiety, illness if appetite and digestion are impaired and the nervous system in need of a tonic, there is no treatment so generally successful as a course of Angier’s Emulsion. It promotes appetite, soothes and strengthens the organs of digestion, overcomes nervous640 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous55 1917-03-24 7 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 0 46 a m. 6.57 a.m. 1 08 p.m. 7.25 p.m. To morrow. 1,22 a.m. 7.31 a.m. 1.39 p.m. 8 02 p m. Monday. 1 56 a.m. 8-03 a m. 255 words
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Advertisement2272 1917-03-24 8 P.&o—British lndia N.Y.K.>x K. P. M. AND AUSTRALIA AND CHINA U I Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld ll RH* l|k koninklijke paketvaart i 1 a pear Line. maatschappu xz> (COMPANIES Incorporated 1» England.) J» (IMCOHPOBATED IK HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability rf Proprietor, MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. N C mpany) 38 wsdob,2,272 words
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