Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 October 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-10-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 252. VOL. LXXV. WEDNESDAY, 24th OCTOBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement834 1917-10-24 1 UP-TO-DATE PRINTING of every description undertaken, (from a visiting card to the largest I size poster, by s The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., J with care and promptitude. < Estimates given free and artistic j I display guaranteed. I IflMI IMB BBB* BB*BB< I CALTHORPE I I I Sftaftesbury I834 words
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Advertisement80 1917-10-24 1 □□□□□□□■■■■■a ■■■»■■□□□□□□2 \A7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY a V V on leave you want to keep a in touch with Malayan affairs, a Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of J B the Pinang Gazette,"80 words
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WINNING THE WAR.
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Article1825 1917-10-24 2 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, October 22. The Premier and Mr. Bonar Law this afternoon launched a great autumn cam* paign for national economy by addressing a representative gathering in the Albert Hall. The audience included the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, General Smuts and various High Commissioners,[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 1,825 words
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Article136 1917-10-24 2 USE BY ALLIES PROBABLE. New York, October 23. Cotton broke sharply on a rumour that the Government contemplated seizing a million bales of German cotton stored here, this creating the impression that much cotton might be available. The rumour is dbcredited by trade interests. Later, prices136 words
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Article22 1917-10-24 2 Ljndon, October 23. Admiral Sir Cecil Burney has been appointed to the command of the East Coast of Scotland.22 words
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STOP PRESS.
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Article112 1917-10-24 2 SIR E. GEDDES’S STATEMENT. London, October 23. In the House of Commons, Sir Eric Gedde?, First Lord of the Admiralty, who was cheered on his first appearance in the House, stated that Admiral Beatty would order a court martial for the loss of the convoy so soon112 words
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Article43 1917-10-24 2 FRENCH DETAILS. London, October 23. French balloons and aeroplanes during September had 54 encounters with submarines, of which 19 were iu the Channel, 18 in rhe Atlan ic ana 17 in the Mediterranean. Sixteen merchantmen escaped from submarines by manoeuvring or fighting.43 words
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Article121 1917-10-24 2 ENEMY REPULSE. London, October 23. An Italian official report says We drove back yesterday, with severe losses, a strong Austro-German attack on Mount Piana, in Cadore. We reconquered in the morning a portion of our entrenchment which the enemy had temporarily occupied. German Report. London, October 23. A German121 words
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Article617 1917-10-24 2 BANDARI AND RICE SHOP runner. The hearing of the charge of cheating brought against Mohamed Kassim, a bandari of one of the B. I. S. N. Coy. s steamers running between Madras and Singapore, was continued to-day. lhe charge was amended to one of cheating, by falsely inducing,617 words
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Article123 1917-10-24 2 The hearing of the preliminary j into the charge of gang robbery p against two Cantonese, Ho Fong Peng, was continued yesterday 8 and this morning, when the only witness, Inspector J. McLernon, ence of the mark of the cords on the of the witness and123 words
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Advertisement516 1917-10-24 2 OUR DAY. Penang Volunteers. $2 Subscription Dance $2 TO BE HELD IN THE DRILL HALL, (FORT CORNWALLIS), On Tuesday, 30th October, 1917. LADIES FREE." DANCING 9-15 P.M. BEN MITCHEL, J. J. L. HARVEY M. C.S. Tickets may be obtained from THE ROBINSON PIANO Co. WANTED TO PURCHASE. RUBBER ESTATE OF516 words
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Advertisement29 1917-10-24 2 IN AID OF RED CROSS. CUP TIE TO-MORROW C. R. O. vs. P. R. O. AT PAD AN Q. SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER FETE AT RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, BOOK SEATS EARLY.29 words
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Advertisement101 1917-10-24 2 IN EXCHANGE FOR 200 used Stamps of STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, MALAY STATES, SIAM, HONG KONG, JAVA and the surrounding countries, I will give PICTURE POST CARDS OF THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR, &c. Miss TEE, Kia Ora,” STOCKWELL, LONDON. England. /JgFF—. l J ll Ask the price Don’t decide that an antiseptic101 words
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Advertisement288 1917-10-24 2 Mr. H. LAZARUS, (Consulting Optician, Qaleutta IS NOW HERE. And may be consulted for SPECTACLES At E. O. HOTEL, Room No. 66, (Annexe). Only for a few days. Hours of Consult», tion from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily, or by Appointment Tfn rl***288 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous90 1917-10-24 2 I— w. a ui j WiarwiwT Yima— MH—BEg— EMPIRE THEATRE. Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. Last night a great success many thanks to our patrons. To-night we present another grand change of programmeAt 8 p.m. THE GREAT SECRET 9-15 p.m. THE CASTLE OF DESPAIR a Gold Seal feature in three reels90 words
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Article972 1917-10-24 3 WHY PROGRESS IS SLOW THOUGH SURE. M. Jacques Marseillac, the London correspondent of the Paris Journal,” recently interviewed General Smuts. M. Marseillac asked General Smuts to give his views of the purely military situation. You don’t expect anything from politics you don’t owe anything to972 words
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Advertisement1525 1917-10-24 3 C. T. Bowring Co., Ltd., London. Public Auction Sale SIHIQCI PfllGlfl Olli DflII.” (Bowring Co., New York Correspondent). OF A 5 SEATER, 38 AMERICAN H.P. Briscoe” Motor Car 9 th, iom nth November. Import and Export department (Produce General (PAINTED DARK GREEN). Merchandise etc.,) Established British Firms 7 l 1111,525 words
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Advertisement60 1917-10-24 3 Bbo seeds AS GOOD AS GAN BE GROWNow r *gbt kind of seeds at the right moment and save disrfA appointment. We have just the right kind of seeds for Straits climate —both vegetable and flower. Beautifully illustrated, large descriptive catalogue on ZZ/application. (Please mention Lv this (Riper when writing).60 words
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Advertisement122 1917-10-24 3 PRITCHARD Co., Ltd., PENANG IPOH. 'T'HE Certainty of Satisfaction has never been more forcibly illustrated than in the following. =NEW= MILLINERY. MOUFFLON Straw Hats i In new shades and shapes, quite unnecessary to say quality is the best ft AZ \K $5.50, $8.50, $12.5» Panama Hats. The best and cheapest122 words
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Article1282 1917-10-24 4 As the strong bracing breezes from the hills drive away the fogs and clouds that may have gathered, so the speech of the Premier, at the Albert Hall meeting to ioaugurt/e a national campaign for national economy, should sweep away from t if minds of a’l true1,282 words
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Article1334 1917-10-24 4 The unofficial members of the Legislative Council had several sug The JThe’to?Council. put before H.E. the wv ernor at Monday s meeting. One of these was the renewal of.the Queen’s Scholarships. We understand there was agreement among the majority of unofficial that the abolition of these scholarbins1,334 words
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Article434 1917-10-24 4 I To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in I Penang was $111.50 per picul buyers. Tin is quoted in London to-day a; £247 5s spot, and £246 15s three montiis A Rugby team from Kuala Lxunpur w going to Singapore to p'ay a match on November 14. List of434 words
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Advertisement207 1917-10-24 4 i 1 WE HAVE NOW STOCKS OF BABY BOTTLES ALSO Quatts &Pints Special com Appointment tc} tc ,<u,< HIS MAJESTY THE KINO J SOLE AGENTS: Qaldbeek, frlaegregor c£ COMPANY. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, 1 I “(Dur 3) ay” Entertainnjent. I IMPORTANT NOTICE. j Very few seats left. Seats cannot be guaranteed J207 words
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Advertisement34 1917-10-24 4 0." GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322. ♦■■■■■■■■■■■■"■■■■■■«■■■■■■■■J Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. telephones. I Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office Quo B Managing Editor 477 J Editor’s Residence 22134 words
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Miscellaneous53 1917-10-24 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water Low Water. To-day 4.48 a m. (5.2 ft.) 7.44 p.m. (4.6 ft.) 00.10 p m. (2 5 ft.) To-morrow. 748 am. (5.2 ft.) LOO a.m. (3 6 ft.) 8.57 p.m. (5.3 ft.) 2.01 p.m.53 words
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Article189 1917-10-24 5 FRENCH ADVANCE ON LAON FRONT. THE BALTIC OPERATIONS. THE FRENCH CABINET. The British troops on Monday attacked on a mile of front east of Poelcapelle and made progress over most of the line. Simultaneously, a British attack on two miles of front, on the left of this line,189 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1339 1917-10-24 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] FURTHER DETAILS. London, October 22. Field Marshal Haig reports that highly successful minor operations were carried out by us this morning in the neighbourhood of Poelcapelle, and in conjunction with the French south of Houthulst forest. Battalions of the Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Berks Regiments,[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 1,339 words
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Article547 1917-10-24 5 New German Methods of Defence. The story of the enemy’s last failure to retake all Inverness Copse, east of Ypres, again proves the ineffectiveness of his “storm troops,” the new corps dedicated to counterattacks and other oflensive operations. Whenever a difficult enterprise must be attempted “storm troops”547 words
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159 1917-10-24 5 In a despatch from the Canadian front Mr. Stewart Lyon says —The most notable development on this part of the front during the past few days is the increasing use of gas shells by the enemy in retaliation for the frequent projection of gas cylinders159 words
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Article44 1917-10-24 5 M. PAINLEVE ASKED TO STAY. Pari?, October 23. M. Painleve tendered his Cabinet’s resignation, bat M. Poincare has declined to accept i", in view of the Chamber’s vote of confidence on October 19 h. He begged M. Painlevd to withdraw hie resignation.44 words
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Article208 1917-10-24 5 Ex-Minister's Call for Supreme Effort. Paris, September 17. —Breaking with Parliamentary traditions, M. Albert Thomas, recently Minister of Armaments, has resumed his journalistic activity, and contributes a long leading article to the Humanite to-day. entitled “A War Programme.” The Army and the people of France he declares208 words
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Article264 1917-10-24 5 FIVE AIRSHIPS ACCOUNTED FOR. London, October 22. In addition to five Zeppelins, whose fate was mentioned this morning, a Zeppelin was brought down between Sisteron and the Gap, the crew destroying the airship before surrendering. Two more are regarded as doomed, as they were seen drifting above the264 words
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Article83 1917-10-24 5 London, October 23. The Admiralty reports: Our ships bombarded naval works at Ostend on Sunday. Photographs show that the results were satisfactory. Naval Airmen’s Raids* London, October 23. The Admiralty reports that naval aircraft on Sunday night dropped several bombs on Melle rail sidings near Ghent. Our bombers83 words
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Article35 1917-10-24 5 WEALTHY GERMANS DEPART. Zurich, October 23. A Freiburg delegate stated at the Wuerzburg Socialist Conference that the French air raids had driven all the wealthy residents from Freiburg, leaving only the workers.35 words
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Article68 1917-10-24 5 A SERVICE IN FRANCE. London, October 23. Reuter’s correspondent at the British Headquarters says a historic and impressive memorial service was held at the grave of Major Willie Redmond yesterday in the grounds adjoining a picturesque nunnery. The party included the Mayor o* Wexford, High Sheriff68 words
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Article95 1917-10-24 5 London, October 23. The Our Day totals have reached a million sterling, irrespective of street col lections. The largest sums arriving are from Canada. Toronto forwarded £lBO,OOO. America’s Contribution, London, October 23. x Mr. Lloyd George, in a letter expressing most profound appreciation to the American Red95 words
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Article30 1917-10-24 5 Amsterdam, October 22. The Kaiser has returned to Potsdam. Kuhlmann's Conferences. Baron von Kuhlmann, who bad two lengthy conferences with Count Czernin at Vienna, has returned to Berlin.30 words
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Article16 1917-10-24 5 "London, October 23. Silver is at 42£d. The market is quie with a poor demand.16 words
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Russia.
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Article270 1917-10-24 5 SOME OF THE RESULTS. London, October 23. A Russian naval communique says enemy submarines were discovered in the Gulf of Finland. In the recent operations ofl the Baltic Islands, the enemy, through mines, submarine attacks and gunfire had two Dreadnoughts, one cruiser, twelve torpedo boats, one transport270 words
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Article52 1917-10-24 5 Petrograd, September 29.—The Military Governor of Petrograd has issued an order that all travellers arriving at the capital without special authorisation from the local authorities, are to be fined 3,000 roubles or condemned to three months’ imprisonment.; Such a measure is necessitated by difficulties of52 words
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The Balkans
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Article58 1917-10-24 5 AUSTRIANS CAPTURED. London, October 23. A French communique says Our artillery is continuing a destructive bombardment of the enemy positions in the regions of Doiran and Vardar, and north of Monastir. In the course of operations in cleaning up the ground in the vicinity of cur new positions north-west58 words
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Article46 1917-10-24 5 CHAMBER’S DECISION. Athens, October 23. The Greek Chamber, after an all-night sitting, which lasted till noon, agreed that the following ex-Premiers and exMinisters be tried by the High Court individually: M Skouloudis, M Dragoumis, M Ralli?, M Gounaris, M Michailidikis,|M Hatzaco?, and General lanakitsa.46 words
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Article44 1917-10-24 5 DEMONSTRATION AT ATHENS. Athene, October 23. The anniversary of the battle of Navarino was celebrated on Sunday for the first time on record. The British, French and Russian Ministers spoke. Thb demonstration was attended by King Alexander, M Venezelos and other notabilities.44 words
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Article90 1917-10-24 5 QUESTION OF SHIPPING. London, October 22. In the Hoose of Commons, replying to suggestions that shipment to Britain of tea in the hands of British merchants in China should be arranged, Mr. Wardle said iu view of the tonnage situation he would not undertake at present to90 words
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Article1746 1917-10-24 6 LECTURE BY MR. B. J. EATON. Under the auspices of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association, Mr B J Eaton of the Department of Agriculture, F M S, delivered a lecture in the Caledonia Club on Monday evening, the subject being Nature and causes of variability of plantation1,746 words
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Article1711 1917-10-24 6 INTERESTING QUESTIONS DEBATED AT JOHORE. Various subjects of interest to the planting community were discussed at a meeting of the Planters’ Association of Mahya which was held at Johore Bahru on Saturday, reports the “Straits Times.” The chairman, Mr R C M Kindersley, presided, and the others present1,711 words
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Advertisement122 1917-10-24 6 Driving Pain Have you a pain anywhere in your body Is it a little pain or a big pain Does it torture a single nerve or does it grind and rack your entire being Isn’t it foolish then to be driven by pains or aches, big or little, when you122 words
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Advertisement229 1917-10-24 6 lE3 "MESSAGE" CARDS In h save time, trouble and fill-. write about the No mattCT PIOW fit weather -And ij difficult be the letter you j. y “MESSAGE” CARD Iy 7 tO exact^y express your j thoughts, whether grave or gay a i tSSaii —and m such a way as229 words
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Miscellaneous49 1917-10-24 6 WAR CARTOONS. [Reproduced jrom the World’s Press u 9 <5B X’ SMHUSNJt I CLCCX wC I STARVE f K SUttViOl c V 11/ .s. SETTING THE GERMAN CLOCK AHEAD.— “Springfield Union.’’ I NUJOKJMG FOR I I TRME J yV f w 1 ,r r TO LET, UNFURNISHED. “Louisville limes.”49 words
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"OUR DAY."
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Article474 1917-10-24 7 WINNERS AT BUKIT MERTAJAM. The Robber Exhibition held at the Court House, Bukit Mertapm yesterday, on behalf of the Our Day Fund was quite a success. The entry was a large one, the following estates or individuals sending exhibits, besides 86 small-holders. Bukit Mertajam, Arundel, Bertam, Telok Ipil,474 words
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Article66 1917-10-24 7 On Saturday, a programme of sports was carried through at Bukit Mertajam for the Our Day Fund. The officials were as follow^:—Messrs G A Hereford, H Lupton A F Sheedy, Rev: J Smith, F D Hindley, H E Sparke. T Wilson, F C Ebbels and Lee66 words
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Article60 1917-10-24 7 Murughananda Sabha of Ramnad staged a play called Qu- en Lalithangy” at the Theatrical Hall, Bukit Mertajam, in aid of Our Day Fund. The Chetty Communian and Indian Mohamedan traders of Bukit Mertajam paid the Tamil Drama Company, the whole collection,including sale of flowers and programmes,60 words
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148 1917-10-24 7 Amount previously acknowledged $104,574.63 Seena Muthia, Toddy Farmer, Penang and Province Wellesley $420; Mr W S Wooinough $5O Hon W C Michell $lOO Proceeds of football match, Chinese Recreation Club vs. Hutton Lane $103.38 Rice Milling Co -$3OO Estate of Choong Cheng Kean,148 words
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Article17 1917-10-24 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 24. Singapore’s Our Day total is $130,000.17 words
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Article77 1917-10-24 7 Previously acknowledged $2 859 83 Mrs C B Mills (Sept) $5 Mrs A C Logan (Sept) $10; Mr Hde Z Lancaster (Sept) $5; Anonymous (Sept) $5; F Walker Jones (Sept) $5 Mrs McHutchison (August and Sept) $lO Mrs Thomson (Sept) $5 Mrs C B Mills77 words
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Article339 1917-10-24 7 Penang v. Kedah The fifteen names of players from whom the Penang team for the 27th must be selected are b’ing communicated to Kedah to-day, in accordance with the agreement, and the Selection Committee expect to produce a front line strong in combination play. Mr K Mydinsah, ex President,339 words
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Article292 1917-10-24 7 Every success attended the variety entertainment given by the Straits Chinese British Association at the Victoria Theatre Singapore on Saturday evening iu aid of the Our Day fund. The theatre was crowded to the doors, and the audience w*s very appreciative of a long and excellent programme which292 words
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Article161 1917-10-24 7 A Johore lottery will be held in connection with Our Day Fund, limited to $lOO,OOO or such lesser amount as may be subscribed. Tickets are now offered to the public at $2.00 each and may be precured from the following who constitute the committee Messrs J161 words
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Article614 1917-10-24 7 Mr F H English of KuaH Lumpur has gone on leave. Mr Cde C Ytld is acting for him. Mr R S Ladell, of Edinburgh Estate, has returned from leave. He was refused at Home for military service.—“ M.M.” Dr V Doraisamy has come to Penang from614 words
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Article68 1917-10-24 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 24. At the annual meeting of tbe Children’s Aid Society, H E the Governor and Lady Evelyn Young were present. The Governor stated that the subscriptions for the year were a record, $ll,BOO. The Endowment Fund was now $5,400. Five of68 words
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Article37 1917-10-24 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 24At the annual meeting of Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd, Mr Addie, the Chairman, said the profit had been $38,186. A dividend of ten per cent was declared.37 words
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Article17 1917-10-24 7 The homeward mail D via the Cape closes to-morrow at 4pm.; parcels at 3 pm.17 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article163 1917-10-24 7 [To the Editob of thb “Pinang Gazkttb.”] Sib. —I understand that the notes for amounts under a dollar, recently issued by the Colonial Government, as well as the silver pieces already in circulation, are legal tender for the amounts imprinted or embossed on them. Y%t. most numerous163 words
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Article200 1917-10-24 7 [To the Editob or TH> “Pi nang Gazittb.”] Sib. —From the report on the last meeting of the Legislative Council published in your paper yesterday, it is gratifying to learn that His Excellency the Governor himself advocates the revival of the Queen’s Scholarships. The news must have200 words
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Article197 1917-10-24 7 Work has been started in connection with the scheme for the new road from the comer of Kelawei Road (Cantonment Ghaut) to Bagan Jermal village. The new thoroughfare will, when completed, constitute a boon fur traffic to Tanjong Bungah and beyond, as it will effect a saving197 words
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Article323 1917-10-24 7 Wholesale Desertion of Naval Men. Batavia. October 19.—The N. v. d. Dag v. N. I. reports that, in San Francisco, all the gunners of the Netherlands man of war Zeeland, en route from Holland to the Dutch East Indies, deserted, presumably enticed by the high pay offered323 words
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Article1293 1917-10-24 7 S.T.’’ A LONG CAREER OF PUBLIC SERVICE. The death of Mr. Tan Jiak Kun, C.M.G, who parsed away peacefully at hi' residence. Dingwall, Pasir Panjang. was due to heart failure. Deceased, who was fifty-nine years of age. had been in poor health since August, when“ S.T.’’ - 1,293 words
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Article430 1917-10-24 7 Select Committee’s Recommendation. The Select Committee for Penang, the Hon. Messrs. W. Peel, J. Mitchell and A. F.i Goodrich make the following recommendation with regard to the Draft Estimates for 1918 The Hill Railway. We are of opinion that a sum of $lO.OOO should be entered430 words
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Article237 1917-10-24 7 Wed. Oct. 24.—Convent Concert: Town Hall, 5.30 p.m. Ronggeng and Borias: Free School Playground, 7.30 p.m. Football Cup Tie: Esplanade, 5 p.m. P. C. C. v. Central Union. Thur. Oct. 25.—Football Cup Tie: Esplanade, 5 p.m. C. R. C. or Hutton Lane v. P. R. C. Oct. 25.—Lodge237 words
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Advertisement54 1917-10-24 7 Most People Are Victims ft to constipation. Dispel the trouble by taking an occasional dose of PINKETTES, the little laxatives which gently assist nature to establish ft regular habits of health. J 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on receipt of L price from DR..WILLIAMS’54 words
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Advertisement2055 1917-10-24 8 O &O India NL *J-‘ Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id- -S7X* "T* W, S AND mcomoeated- !S Jaw MAATSCHAPPIJ KSJSIU-p 8/ (INCOBPOBATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability ot Proprietors £j>2() g A m W (Royal Packet S. N. Company) 38, Ep jflk W* I Z VU a Aoenciks AND Branches O,2,055 words
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