Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 April 1917

Microfilm: NL3691
Total Pages: 8
1 8 Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 81. VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 7th APRIL, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.
    20 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      507 1 ■□□□□□□□□unDanaannanaanaDaci D WANTED g rubber consignments c for our bi-weekly auction sales, g and private sales. Cash Ad- vances made. g g ORDERS for estate supplies. g GOODS for forwarding to any a part of the world. g FIRE INSURANCE business. S ALLEN DENNYS Co.. g a 6 Beach St.
      507 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      563 1 ■Duannn■□□□□□■□ a XX/ HEN YOU ARE AWAY g g V V on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Commercial, Mining, c Planting, Ac. Thia you can de 3 g in no better way than by subscnb- n ing to the Weekly Edition of the
      563 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Russia.
    • Article, Illustration
      THE RUSSIAN RETIREMENT.
      253 2 -OF A LOCAL CHARACTER.” Lon loo, April 5. The reverse admitted by the Russians in Volhynia is of a purely local character. It does not seem the prelude to a big German offensive, as the country, which is most marshy and wooded, is suffering from the thaw.
      253 words
    • Article, Illustration
      KHANIKIN OCCUPIED.
      104 2 Petrograd, April 6. We occupied Khauikin and Kasir-I-Shirin. A battle is proceeding with the I urkish rearguard who are making an effort to hold the Diala river crossing. A Cossack detachment left Khanikin for Kizilrobat for the purpose of joining the British. Russians Join British in Mesopotamia. Petrograd,
      104 words
    • Article
      Revolution Victims.
      105 2 NATIONAL FUNERAL IN PETROGRAD. Petrograd, April 6 A national funeral whs accorded 180 victims of the revolution. A million civilians and soldiers participated. Factories, shops, schools, etc., were closed. The bodies were buried in four cooners of a quadrangular space on the centre of the soow-covered Marscvoepole Square.
      105 words
    • Article
      LABOUR M.P.’S TO VISIT RUSSIA.
      117 2 London, April 4. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law stated that two Labour M.P.’s were to visit Russia at the request of the Imperial Government, with the object of conveying the congratulations and sympathy of British Labour to their comrades in Ru-sia, and
      117 words
  • The Balkans.
    • Article
      MACEDONIA.
      51 2 ALLIED GUNS BUSY. London, April 6. The Macedonian Army have commenced a cannonade on the whole front. British aviators bombed an enemy aero drome at Hudova. German Claim. A German report says: Our airmen blew up extensive munition depots in the Vardar valley. We cap'ured French trenches west of
      51 words
    • Article
      Constantinople’s Future.
      41 2 London, April 4. In the House of Commons, Mr. Balfour stated that the Russian Government bad said nothing to Britain regarding a statement by the Russian Minister of Justice that Russia would be content with the internationalisation of Constantinople.
      41 words
  • General News.
    • Article
      The Shipping Problem.
      204 2 CONTROLLER’S POLICY. e London, Apr il 5. In the House of Commons, Sir Leo Chiozza-Money said the Shipping Con troller was endeavouring to map out the world trade cf Britain, and to provide that the best use be male of the tonnage available. He said traders could
      204 words
    • Article
      Wheat and Bread Prices.
      58 2 London, April 5. The Food Controller has proposed to the Cabinet that the price of wheat be immediately fixed substantially lower than at present, and that the price of bread be fixed on the basis of the new price of wheat, also that the Government take
      58 words
    • Article
      Swiss Food Supply.
      88 2 Berne, April 5. Bread tickets will be issued iu Switzerland on May 1st. Starving Swedes. Copenhagen, April 4. As the result of the submarinism, seamen have been discharged wholesale at Swedish ports. Many are starving. Numbers have been sent to work in the forests. World’s Food Situation.
      88 words
    • Article
      Argentine’s Corn Surplus.
      28 2 Buenos Aires, April 5. The officials expect that 100,000 tons of corn will be available for export after the needs of the country are satisfied.
      28 words
    • Article
      GENERAL ROBERTSON’S SPEECH.
      273 2 London, April 5. General Robertson, in the course of a speech, expressed great sympathy with labour, saying that he began at the bottom of the ladder, snd served for several in the ranks. He claimed to knrw how the working man looks upon labour questions. He proceeded
      273 words
    • Article
      Indian Indentured Emigrants.
      98 2 STATEMENT IN COMMONS. London, April 4. In the House of Commons, Mr. Cham berlain stated that an inter-departmental conference, upon which the Government of India would be represented, would be held in London in May, to dLcu-rS the question of the abolition of indentured emigration from India.
      98 words
    • Article
      The Sugar Industry.
      96 2 DEVELOPMENT OF JAMAICA. London, April 6. A Kingston (Jamaica) telegram says Sir Francis Watts, the Imperial Commissioner for the West Indies, hss arrived to submit plans to develop the sugar industry Jamaica. In an interview Sir Francis stated that the industry was booming in the sister islands.
      96 words
    • Article
      The Kaiser.
      31 2 London, April 5. The Morning Post correspondent in Washington says American financiers with German connections are responsible for a report that the Kaissr is fatally ill with Bright’s disease.
      31 words
    • Article
      Obituary.
      22 2 LORD ALLERTON. London, April 4. The death has occurred of Lord Allerton, Chairman of the G. N. Railway Co., aged 76.
      22 words
    • Article
      The Silver Market.
      14 2 London, April 2. Silver is 36 13/16 The market is firm.
      14 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      371 2 The tonic of a JJE wholesome pride CAV CflR lighting AND STARTING is run from one battery and controlled by the touch of a switch. A perfect finish of every particular is characteristic of a C.A.V. set, and gives just that touch of distinction which is indispensable to the owner
      371 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      167 2 The Nature-Cure for CONSTIPATION Helps the System to Cure Itself You cannot cure constipation by violent methods. That is why the use of morning salts and purgative pills so easily becomes a habit. These things do not cure the trouble they only force matters, and weaken the bowels till natural
      167 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      422 2 Arriving Shortly i Jeffery Cars.: A FAST GOING AND EASY RIDING HIGH CLASS CAR. f J A Car that will stand any amount Rough Usage. a T Fitted with H I G H TENTION MAGNETO. J 0 For further particulars please apply SEASUN CO., PENANO TIME CANBEEASILYSEENOnI e DARKEST r
      422 words
  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 2 Miscellaneous Column 1
      109 2 f Penang’s Popular Play-House. TOf/ere Soeryboiy 9oes, FMPIRF THEATRE "i Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. To-night! To-night 1! WAR! WAR!' WAR!!! 8.000 Ft. 8,000 Ft. 8,000 Ft. Of Exciting Interesting and Historical War Films by the Famcus Ambrosio Co., Entitled NAPOLEON EPOPCEIA Other strong supporting F.lms include two side-splitting Comedies, also
      109 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    OUR LONDON LETTER.
    2024 3 THE PREMIER’S SPEECH. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, March 1. The policy of the Government as laid down by Mr Lloyd George on Friday has been well received. It was a plain, frank statement of the country's needs and of the sacrifices required from the people arid
    2,024 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      931 3 wants o. Federated Malay States Government POSITION by a concrete expert 20 6% War Loan 1921. years experience of reinforced concrete construction good testimonials from 'HE Chartered Bank of India, Australia Civil Engineer and Architects. 1 and China, Penang, is now prepared Apply to Box No. 77, c/o Pinang Gazette.
      931 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      408 3 I I I I Royal M the Court Appointment From a Doctor connected with j I the Royal Court of Spain i |g Madrid. s= “I ain very pleased to state that the English product, Glaxo g (the special Infants' food), has given excellent results in every instance where I
      408 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    BIRTH.
    18 4 Booty.—On April 4, at 23, Cairn Hill Road, Singapore, to Mr and Mrs R Booty, a daughter.
    18 words
  • Article
    OVER THE TOP.
    880 4 M. Pichon, a former Foreign Minister of France, writing io the Petit Journal on the decision of President Wilson declared that from to-day the days of the deathscattering mad beasts are numbered." It is by no means the first time that similar language has been employed to"*
    880 words
  • Article
    THE HOLIDAYS.
    92 4 On Monday Reuter’s telegrams will be sent to all subscribers to the Pinang Gazette.” To day (Saturday), the Chief Post Office will be closed at 2 p.m., and on Monday, the 9th instant, at noon. The Morning Express only wi'l be issued on Monday. The Money Order Branch
    92 words
  • Article
    A team of Kuala Lumpur golfers is
    12 4 visiting Ipoh during Easter holidays.
    12 words
  • Article
    The Bank of England
    16 4 discount is 5 per cent, says a Reuter message of April 5th.
    16 words
  • Article
    A fire occurred on Malacca Rubber Plantations, Serkam Estate on March 29th,
    38 4 early in the morning, causing considerable damage to the dry rubber factory. Fortunately there was no wind blowing and the offices and store close by escaped.
    38 words
  • Article
    Special Easter Services were held in St George’s Church yesterday at 9.30 a.m.
    50 4 10 a.tn. and 6 p.m. and in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 6 30 p.m. The Services in the Roman Catholic Churches were well attended, especially the Church of the Assumption at 8 a.rn. and 7 p.m.
    50 words
  • Article
    It is said that the use of alum in the making of rubber sheets is detrimental to the future usefulness of the material,
    55 4 and that some buying agents have received instructions not to purchase rubber prepared with alum. If this is so, native cultivators, who often use alum, should be
    55 words
  • Article
    In the House of Commons on February 19, Mr Long, in answer to Colonel Yate,
    93 4 said Ail Europeans of military age are required to serve in the Volunteer Forces of the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States. The question of introducing a similar scheme in Ceylon is under consideration.
    93 words
  • Article
    HERE AND THERE.
    1491 4 The United States has decided, and is now at war with Germany. The United For over 30 moaths the States at War. United States preserved its neutrality, but while the country was not technically at war until the House of Representatives agreed to the resolution which was
    1,491 words
  • Article
    The Rubber Market.
    31 4 The following was the rubber quotation, in London on April 4, received yesterday Plantation 1st Latex Crepe 3s Smoked Sheet 3s l|d [*By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co]
    31 words
  • Article
    Tin Outputs
    128 4 The output of tin-ore from the Ngow property of the Siamese Tin Syndicate Limited for March was 1,261 piculs. The output from The New Tambun Mines, Ltd., for the month of March amounted to 33.85£ piculs. The Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd’s., March returns are output 1,000 piculs, valued
    128 words
  • Article
    THE MAILS.
    69 4 The homeward mail cluses to-morrow aC 10 a.m.. Letters posted at Dato Kram»t and E. and O. Hotel Sab-Post Offices and in the Pillar-boxes before 9 a.m will b 0 time. Letters, etc., may be posted at t Head Office up to 10.45 a.nn., on pay® 611 of
    69 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      149 4 ■■■■■■aan□■■■■■■□ are Sole Agents for:— I WATSON’S no. io 2 M DUNDEE WHISKY. 5 II a M fl V D. J. McCALLUM’S g PERFECTION I D hC'j Ei n U 7) _//£‘Sx'" Z a i 1 WHISKY. caidDedt, Mocgregor co., i g WINE <£ SPIRIT MERCHANTS. PENANG. HOT 4- BUNS
      149 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      21 4 E. O.” Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin.
      21 words
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 4 Miscellaneous Column 1
      47 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To DAY. 0 20 pm. 6.13 a m. 6.34 p.m. TO MORROW. 0.25 a.m. 6 39 am. 7.07 p.m. Monday, 0.56 a.m. 7 06 a.m 1.15 p.m. 7.38 p.m.
      47 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    AMERICA AT WAR.
    290 5 GREAT MAJORITIES IN BOTH HOUSES. ANGLO-RUSSIAN JUNCTION IN MESOPOTAMIA. THE ADVANCE ON ST. QUENTIN. The United States Government’s War Re solution was parsed by the SenVe by 82 votes to 6, and by the House of Representatives by 372 votes to 53. It is reported that the
    290 words
  • France and Belgium.
    • Article
      THE FRENCH SUCCESSES.
      843 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams. 1 GERMANS THROWN BACK. London, April 4. A French communiquĕ says Notwithstanding furious sn )W squalls and soaked ground, we drove back the en°my on the whole front from the Somme to the Oise We threw back the enemy beyond the very important dominating position
      [Reuter’s Telegrams.1  -  843 words
    • Article
      Imperial War Conference.
      118 5 KING’S MESSAGE. London, April 4. The Press Bureau states that H. M. the King sent a message to the Imperial War Conference, thanking the members for the assurance of the devoted loyalty of all parts of the Empire. His Majesty is glad India is represented for the
      118 words
    • Article
      Electoral Reform Bill.
      39 5 London, April 5 It is understood that proportional representation will be included in the Electoral Reform Bill, when Sir George Cave introduces it, as the Cabinet have decided to leave the Speaker's Conference scheme practically intact.
      39 words
    • Article
      General Lyautey’s New Post.
      15 5 Paris, April 4. General Lyautey has been appointed Resident-General of Morocco.
      15 words
    • Article
      AMERICA'S DECISION.
      1401 5 ENTENTE PRESS OPINIONS. CONGRESS VOTES FOR WAR. London, April 4. The entire Entente Press hails President Wilson’s decision as an event of epochmakiog significance, and agrees that the speech will go down to history as a most memorable utterance. French Views. London, April 4. The Figaro says to-day
      1,401 words
    • Article
      INTERNED STEAMERS.
      493 5 In the harbours of the United States something like 200 vessels, including some of the largest steamers of the German mercantile marine, valued approximately at £50,000,000 t r ok refuge during the early days of August, 1914. New York harbour alone now shelters not fewer than-thirty one German
      493 words
    • Article
      MEXICAN PLOT.
      284 5 San Francisco. March 2 -The United States government has found that Germans resident in the United States supplied the Mexicans with capital, and that prior to the diplomatic rupture between the U' ited States and Germany, the Germans in Costa Rica had instigated the natives to rise in
      284 words
    • Article
      The Submarine “Blockade.”
      163 5 SATISFACTORY STATEMENT. London, April 5 Commenting on the re’urns of the submarinism, The Times’ naval correspondent remarks that some features indicate that the German blockade h*« its limits. The volume of trade passing through the danger zone shows no great difference since its inctease in the middle
      163 words
    • Article
      BRAZILIAN LINER SUNK.
      163 5 FOREIGN MINISTER’S STATEMENT, Cherbourg, April 6. The Brazilian liner Parana (4,461 tons) was sunk. Thirteen of the crew are missing. Rio de Janeiro, April 6. The Foreign Minister referred to the sinking of the Parana, and stated that Brazil had been prudent in the past. Ha said:
      163 words
    • Article
      THE ALNWICK CASTLE.
      265 5 TERRIBLE EXPERIENCES IN A BOAT. Madrid, April 5. Twenty survivors of the Alnwick Castle, who arrived at Carino, describe their terrible sufferings from cold, hunger and thirst in an open boat on a ten days' voyage. There were thirty persons in the boat, including a Frenchwoman, with
      265 words
    • Article
      Belgian Relief Steamer Sunk.
      56 5 THE BOATS SHELLED. Ymuiden, April 5. A German submarine torpedoed, without warning, on April 4th, twelve miles off Scheveningen, the Belgian relief steamer Trevier, from New York to Rotterdam, with a cargo of grain. Twenty-four of the crew were brought to Ymuiden. Eight were wounded, owing
      56 words
    • Article
      Attacks on Hospital Ships.
      32 5 London, April 5. In the House of Commons, Dr. Macnamara stated that hitherto the enemy had mined or torpedoed six hospital ships, 247 being killed and 73 injured.
      32 words
    • Article
      Italian Shipping.
      38 5 London, April 4. An Italian naval communiquĕ reports that during the week ending April 1st, 432 merchantmen arrived at, and 458 left Italy. Six Italian sailing vessels were sunk, five of them under a hundred tons.
      38 words
  • Article
    Enemy Deny Peace Effort.
    45 5 Amsterdam, April 7. The Cologne Gazette” and other German papers are now denying that the Central Powers are about to make a fresh peace offer, and state that the rumours, based on Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg’s speech and Count-Czernin’s interview, are regrettable.
    45 words
  • Article
    Bernstorff for Sweden.
    35 5 Copenhagen, Ap il 6. It is reported that Count von Bernstorf! will be appointed Minister to Stockholm. This is significant in view of the appointment of a strong Conservative Cabinet in Sweden.
    35 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    WHAT AMERICA CAN DO.
    1093 6 AS A BELLIGERENT. The effect of America as a belligerent has been much discussed in London, wrote a correspondent on February 5 There is a general consensus of opinion that Washington’s intervention must inevitably shorten the war, if only by making it absolutely clear to Germany
    1,093 words
  • Article
    LINCOLN’S EXAMPLE.
    853 6 Wars of Liberty. Mr. Lloyd George’s message was given to Mr. Charles H. Grasty, one of the heads of the New York Times,” in answer to a request for a tribute to Abraham Lincoln for publication in the United States on Lincoln Day, and is as follows To
    853 words
  • Article
    AS THE GERMANS SEE IT.
    255 6 DISCOUNTING AMERICAN POWER. Naturally the German press continues to speculate on the importance of America’s intervention in the war, and it is noticeable that the Chauvinist section does not spare America at all. The military expert of the Vossische Zeitung,” Captain Salzmann, for instance, reviews
    255 words
  • Article
    THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER.
    335 6 The Star-Spangled Banner," which Sir Henry Wood specially orchestrated for a concert at Queen’s Hall, is now recognised by the naval and military authorities of the United States as the official anthem, members of both services being ordered to stand at attention while it is played. Prior
    335 words
  • Article
    MR. FORD.
    136 6 Mr Ford, in offering to provide the United States Navy with 1,000 submarines daily, each 20 ft. long, and operated by one man, is merely keeping up American tradition in the invention and construction of under water craft. The first noticeable succe s' in this line was a
    136 words
  • Article
    THE AMERICAN FLEET.
    363 6 Strong Flotillas of Torpedo Craft. The Unibed States may now ranks third amongst the great fleets of the world j when the three years’ programme adopted by Congress and sanctioned by President Wilson last autumn is completed it will take second place, behind the British but before
    363 words
  • Article
    A DIFFERENT SPIRIT.
    113 6 America seems to be preparing for eventualities on a different spirit to that displayed by some in high authority just before the outbreak of war with Spain. Mr. Roosevelt has recorded that only a few days before the declaration of war he called on one of the
    113 words
  • Article
    THE HOUSATONIC.
    86 6 The ruthless torpedoing of the Housatonic by the German pirates has a significance for the Americans that has not been noted. For this was the name of the boat having the unenviable distinction of being the first to be torpedoed in any war. It was during the American
    86 words
  • Article
    “NEUTRALS WILL THANK US!”
    63 6 NEUTRALS WILL THANK US!” The Hague February 7,—-Herr Helfferich received the neutral journalists to-day, and said to them “Nobody can expect that Germany will withdraw from the submarine warpath. Neutrals will suffer less from submarine war than from England’s policy. We will fight the submarine war t> the end, and
    63 words
  • Article
    GUNS FOR AUXILIARIES,
    92 6 The Navy Department has announced that naval guns of various sizes are being assembled at New York Navy Yard to be used on auxiliary scout cruisers or any vessels of the type which may be converted in the event of necessity. The virtual blackade of American ports
    92 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      15 6 T. NAGATA, JAPANESE DENTIST. NEXT DOOR TO THE DISPENSARY. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
      15 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      202 6 ISTELASTICl TYRES. B The only Tyres holding the R.A.C. Certificate 1 for 5,000 miles without Cuts or Punctures. BRITISH AND MADE IN BRITAIN. g AGENTS FOR PENANG: Eastern Pacific Trading s COMPANY. LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) j JLi 1111 LLi ItilII I I. i l iTn-l i iri lil
      202 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    509 7 Mr and Mrs S G Parrett have gone on a holiday trip to Jwpin. 2nd Lieut. T W Stewart, formerly of geremban and now of the Black Watch, is visiting the F M 8 on short leave. Mr T B Peterkin, manager of the Mercantile Bank, Singapore,
    509 words
  • Article, Illustration
    RHEIMS CATHEDRAL.
    51 7 The Cathedral city of Rheims h»s been subjected to further severe bombardments within recont days, and there has been a renewal of the fighting north of the city, the Germans adopting the offensive in an effort to take the attention of the French from the area nearer St.
    51 words
  • Article
    A new Pahang Enactment makes rather a curious amendment to the Mohamedan law of marriage and divorce.
    148 7 It specifies that where the marriage of two persons subject to the enactment has been irrevocably dissolved by the pronouncement of three divorces by the man against the woman, it shall be unlawful
    148 words
  • Article
    FOOTBALL.
    329 7 PENANG C.R.C. v. PERAK C.R.C. Members of the Perak Chinese Recreation Club are on a visit to Penang for the Easter l.o'idays, and yes erday evening they met the Penang Chinese Recreation Club in a game of football on the latter’s ground. Tennis will be played this even ing,
    329 words
  • Article
    HUTTON LANE F.C. v. BATU GAJAH.
    90 7 The Hutton Lane F.C. meet a team composed of Batu Gajah playe s (wh > arrived here yesterday by train) at Dato Kramat Gardens, this evening. The fo'low ing will represent the Hutton Line F.C S Aman Md Hashim (Capt) and Said Tahir; Chemat,
    90 words
  • Article
    King Edward VII. Medical School.
    311 7 Examination Results. The results of the March Professional Examinations of King Edward VII Medical School, Singapore, were as follows:— First Professional Examination 1. Lee Keng Soon, 2. Chia Boon Leong with Honours. Passrd in Chemistry, A Somasandram; Passed in Osteology and Arthrology, S Thambypillai, K
    311 words
  • Article
    Penang Rubber Sales
    74 7 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise that at their 27Och sale the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by auction Smoked ribbed sheet $153 to $161 plain 120 126 No 2S. sheet diamond 132 152 Unsmoked sheet 120 130 No 2 unsmoked sheet 105 112 Crepe fine
    74 words
  • Article
    AT LAST!
    618 7 PRESENTATION OF M.C. TO MAJOR BLACK. On account of the heavy rain it was found impossible to make the presentation of the Military Cross to Major Norman Black on the S.C.C. ground on Wednesday afternoon, as had been arranged, and His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Y »ung,
    618 words
  • Article
    Singapore Rubber Auctions
    34 7 [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, April 6. At Singapore Rubber Auctions 729 tons were offered and 567 tons sold. Prices were good. Fine ribbed $164, fine pale $162, other grades up.
    34 words
  • Article
    THE SHARE MARKET.
    450 7 Messrs. Kennedy A Co., Penang, report as follows With a short week and a quiet market previous to the Easter holidays there is little change in the position of the Share Market since our last report. The majority of business continues to be among Dollar Rubber Issues,
    450 words
  • Article
    Chung Ling Soo,
    28 7 the world-famous illusionist, from the London Hippodrome, and his variety company, give two performances at the Town H»ll to-day, at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m.
    28 words
  • Article
    Selangor Man Power.
    119 7 The Selangor Man Power Advisory Committee has granted the following certificates A Mr J C Henderson C Graham Brown James Craig V Utte’son Kelso B R A V Durell G G Winter W A Macmenemey C C R Ferrers I H Armstrong F S Ritchie F G
    119 words
  • Article
    Rubber Crops
    52 7 The following are additional rubber oatpats for March Ayer Kaning (F MS) lbs. 69,000 Ayer Molek 15,000 Bradwall 37,305 Chersonese 47,953 Dennistown 38,000 Highlands Lowlands 121,025 Klabang 22,937 Krian Plantations 23,600 Jebong 35,469 Jendarata 57,600 Malacca Plantations 315,000 Sungei Krian 44,823 Soengei Rampah 9,516 Sangei Way 48,412 United
    52 words
  • Article
    CHURCH SERVICES.
    273 7 SUNDAY, APRIL ,8. Easter Day. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. St. George’s Church.—Holy Communion (Tamil) 7 a.m Holy Communion 8 a.m.; Choral Matins and Holy Communion 10 a.m. Hymn 131, Responses, Roberts, Easter Anthem Humphsey, Psalms II, Cooke 160, Psalms LVII, Crotch 317, Psalms CXI, Cooke 160, Tedeum 4th Setting,
    273 words
  • Article
    TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME.
    53 7 The Band will play the following programme of masic at the Golf Club from 5.45 p.m. till 7.15 pm. 1. Selection From Alfred Collier's ...Godfrey 2. Polka Run Wild ..Jones 3 Selection Il Crociato ...Meyerbeer 4. Waltz ...A Maid 0/ Kent Lowtbian 5. Melody ...Philp 6. March
    53 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      221 7 MAN POWER. At times like the present, it seems almost criminal that any man—or woman for that matter—should be content with less than the best possible physical fitness. The nation to-day calls for our best efforts, individually and collectively, in whatever sphere we move. If, through a run-down condition of
      221 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      275 7 ll l u he quality, /1 is only one “The Best.j I Price >T p The right price and the V. towesl" pr mileage obtained. w!I3Ir Mileage I??——Bs® The greatest mileage obtainable y (prom any tyre.. {S'--—The economy 15 ev'ideni; and assured in using MICHELIN TYRES STOCKISTS: Chin Seng Co.,
      275 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      1274 8 P. O. —British India M V K AND M A A I iflP Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld |»J WG I HI INCORPORATED IN J A PAN. (Companies Incorporated in England.) B. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government). For Singapore, China, Japan,
      1,274 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      1051 8 K P M BANKS rX- CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA I ■ww- AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. I] KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART incorporated In England by Royal Charter MAATSCHAPPIJ Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 if Reserve Fund £!,8o0 00c Ij J (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,20o’ooq (Royal Packet S, N. Company) 38 B ishoSgate7london,
      1,051 words