Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 March 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-03-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1333. No. 69. VOL. LXXVI. SATURDAY, 23rd MARCH, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement578 1918-03-23 1 I' JAPANESE DENTIST I T. NAGATA Next Door to The 1 > Dispensary. < ZF YOU_ HAVE. NOT TRIED. BEAR BRAND MILK can have no idea, what a I L.l I'! rtXrtCILY %|rKII INrll Mil II I The particular man demands a particular cigarette. State Express are i| UILIULULU 111578 words
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Advertisement12 1918-03-23 1 FrunnymedFl I HOTEL. GARAGE I New Cars for Hire. I I P,M12 words
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Article493 1918-03-23 2 W VORWAERT’S CAUSTIC ADVICE. London, March 21. In the Reichstag the Finance Secretary stated that Germany’s monthly war costs were now £187,500,000. Vorwaerts says Prince Lichnowsky s brilliant testimony regarding English policy may help to teach the Germans again to think more calmly and more open-mindedly about England.493 words
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Article111 1918-03-23 2 TROTZKY’S SUCCESSOR. Petrograd, March 22. The Naval Commissary Dybenko has been arrested for not taking the necessary measures for the defence of Narva. The papers state that M. Joffer, ex President of Russia's Brest-Litovisk peace delegation has been appointed Foreign Commissary in succession to M. Trotzky. The111 words
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Article35 1918-03-23 2 THE NEW MINISTRY. Jassy, March 23. The Margbilomau Cabinet which has been formed, consists of insignificant politicians, inc u ling only one rx-Minister. It is exprcte i the peace pourparlers will immediately be resumed.35 words
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Article86 1918-03-23 2 London, March 21. At Gatwick, the result of the War National was as follows POE LHLYN 1 captain dreyfus 2 BALLYMACAD 3 Seventeen ran. Won by four lengths a bad third. The betting was 5 to 1 against Poethlyn 20 to 1 against Captain Dreyfus and 786 words
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Article35 1918-03-23 2 London, March 21. An East Africa official message says we are contracting a strong enemy force at Medoboma in the coastal area. A fresh column disembarking at Mozambique occupied Nampula, 110 miles inland,35 words
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Article33 1918-03-23 2 Ro ue, March 22. The War Minis:e r General Alfiero, has resigned, in order to take up a command aj the front. Senator General Victor Zupelli has succeeded him.33 words
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Article17 1918-03-23 2 London, March 20. Silver is at There are very s nail offerings. The markers are firm.17 words
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Article29 1918-03-23 2 Melbourne, March 22. The Australian Associated Chambers of Commerce have unanim mslv passed a resoution urging Britain to retain the German Colonies in the pacific.29 words
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Article22 1918-03-23 2 London, March 22* Lord Forrest has resigned the treasurership owing to ill-healch. Mr Watt, Miuistei of Railways, succeeds him.22 words
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Article16 1918-03-23 2 Loudon, March 22. The of Coinmoi s adj >u ned until April 9 h.16 words
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Article113 1918-03-23 2 London, March 12.—1 t is reported from neutral sources that the Kaiser was all out for a western offensive and von Hindenburg for exploiting Russia. It is believed that a compromise policy had been adopted and that for the first time the Germans will operate offensively on two113 words
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Article204 1918-03-23 2 London, March 11. —The “Daily Telegraph’s” Milan correspondent describes the various Austrian activities as indicating that the Austrians are leaving nothing to hazard regarding the spring offensive against Italy. All the railways from Vienna and Budapest are steadily bringing mtfti and materials from Russia towards204 words
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Article173 1918-03-23 2 A very interesting chart was produced by Dr. J. Tertius Clarke, Health Officer, at the monthly meeting of the Kinta Sanitary Board, by which he endeavoured to prove that the incidence of rainfall had a marked effect on the rise and fall of cases of malarial fever173 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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524 1918-03-23 2 [To ths Editor or th» “Pinang Gazmttn.”] Sir, —I have read with interest “Spectator’s letter in your issue of the 20th instant. His description of Chinese social life in Penang is fairly accurate, and I can see that he is a man intent on524 words
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Article333 1918-03-23 2 [To the Editor of the “Pining Gazette.”] Sir, —May I on behalf of our Ship’s Cricket team, encroach upon your valuable s ace in order to make public our arprecia tior o* *he Penang Cricket Club’s magnificent generosity towards n- During our stay here nothing that these gentlemen coal333 words
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Article636 1918-03-23 2 r.0.M.” A serious fire took place in Parit io the early hours of Friday morning, resulting in the Post Office and several other shophcusts being burned to the ground. The Ipoh Fire Brigade was telephoned for at about 12,50 a.m., and lost no time in getting—“ r.0.M.” - 636 words
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Article15 1918-03-23 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $148.00 per picul, business done.15 words
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Article26 1918-03-23 2 Mails H of 26th, January and B of 4th February despatched fro n Penang to London were delivered in London on the 20th instant.26 words
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Article51 1918-03-23 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club froir 5-45 p.m. to-day 1 Selection The Girl Jrom Kays ...Caryll 2 Lancers Merry Old Tinies Godfrey 3 Selection Toreador ...Monckton 4. Waltz Fascination Marchetti 5. Galop Ta-Ra Ra-Boon-de-Ay ...Meissler 5. March Jolly Comrades...51 words
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Article118 1918-03-23 2 To-night and to-morrow night at the Empire Theatre will be the last opportunities for Penang picture patrons to this wonderful film production. To enable parents to give their children a big historical treat Mr. Shafto will run two special afternoon shows beginning at 4.30 on Monday and118 words
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Advertisement33 1918-03-23 2 IN EXCHANGE 200 used Stamps of STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. MALA< STATES, SIAM. HONG KONG, JAVA and the countries, I will give PICTURE POST CARDS OF THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR, &c. ."KiaOra,” Stockwell, LONDON. England.33 words
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Advertisement271 1918-03-23 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NORTH KEDAH wanted OUR DAY. To Rent from June Ist, Furnished special Trains 30th, 31st Marrh House or Bungalow. Reply r March Box No. 69, c/o Pinang Gazette. an( I s April, 1918. Special trains will leave Penang each morning at WANTED. 930 a m for Anak Bukit,271 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous334 1918-03-23 2 if Jrtammoth jNttraction. MM—— ——at—— caawe Proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. Crowds of enthusiastic patrons proclaimed Last Night’s Show a Great AGAIN TO-NIGHT WINNING A CONTINENT THE VOORTREKKERS A Film Attraction that will live in your Memory for yearsSomething Distinctly New in Feature Films A Film that334 words
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Article924 1918-03-23 3 PROSPECTS OF THE COMING YEAR The first ordinary general meeting of the Sungei Patani Rubber Co., Ltd., was held yesterday at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, Mr. Wm. Duncan presiding. Mr F H Grumitt, A.C.A., representing the Secretaries (Messrs McAulifle, Dav.s and Hope) having read924 words
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Advertisement1180 1918-03-23 3 WANTED temp s rari" A^ R s .y nine U FIT J" DII Al Q PChdllS SdICS ROOffl. months) for an Estate Office in 11 I I Il 11 |H Q healthy coast district of Selangor. Good “e7 y on!r i,a AX aa m E wSo B k rderS ,mmediately1,180 words
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Advertisement375 1918-03-23 3 I PRITCHARD S THE UP-TO-DATE HOUSE FOR LADIES WEAR. I We are making special I Millinery Shows of I NEW GOODS I A few of our novelties illustrated below. I I VELOUR HATS. I I X Black, also in a I I w few selected colours, I I I trimmed375 words
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Article1141 1918-03-23 4 The great German offensive on the Western front hung fire for some time and the prophets who, months ago, read in the news of troop movements from the East after the Bolshevik peace and in other signs proof positive that Hindenburg was on the eve of trying1,141 words
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Article1108 1918-03-23 4 A German attack has started on fifty miles of the front in France. Whether it dela France, ve lops rapidly and be comes the colossal offensive we have been told to expect remains to be seen. Mr. Bonar Law indicates that the element of surprise was absent.1,108 words
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Article56 1918-03-23 4 Judge's Views. [Fbom Oub Own Cobbbspondent. Singapore, March 22. At the Assizes, Mr. Justice Ebden, stating if necessary the court could late, added that there was no question of jurors’’ drills to be taken into account. He exhorted the jury 7 not to hurry’ the decision because56 words
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Article69 1918-03-23 4 [Fbom Oub Own Corbespondint.] Singapore, March The report of Haytor Rubber Company, Limited, shows a profit of $48,525 or $20,000 less than in the previous year. No final dividend is proposed. The sum of $17,666 will be carried forward. The directors intend to pay an interim dividend as69 words
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52 1918-03-23 4 [From Our Own Cobrespondent Singapore, March 22. At the Malakoff Rubber Co. meeting, Mr 4 Gibbons said the crop shortage was due to exceptional rain. The company proposed to support the movement for the restriction of output and in view of this decided to stop52 words
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Article310 1918-03-23 4 Championship. A. W. de W. Harries beat E. H. Everest, 4 —6, 7 —5, 6 —o. Class “A” Handicap (final) —C. King beat H. Waugh ,6 —1, 7—5. Mr. G. F. Coney, late of Sungei Bahra Rubber Estate, Ltd., Tampin, has just been elected a non-resident fellow310 words
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Advertisement305 1918-03-23 4 S WE HAVE RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF g I CALIFORNIAN HOCK CLARET 1 Doz. 2 Doz. DUTY Botts. Yz Botts. UWII Riesling Hock $12.00 $14.00 $4.00 p. c. 1 1 Zinfandel Claret 10.00 12.00 1.20 p. c. SOLE AGENTS: I— J Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., S WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS, PENANG. I305 words
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Advertisement71 1918-03-23 4 Stay Where Everybody St&ys. “E. O.” NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE PINANG GAZETTE." The subscription accounts of the “Plnang Gazette,” having been issued, subscribers are reminded that all subscriptions are PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Owing to heavy outgoings, con. tingent on the war, the management cannot continue the posting or delivery71 words
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Miscellaneous52 1918-03-23 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water, To day. 11.12 a.m. 4.52 a.m. 10 42 p.m. 5 5 pm. To MOB ROW. 11.30 a.m. 5.20 a.m. 11.12 p.m. 5.36 p m. Monday. 11.47 a m. 5.46 a.m. 11.40 pm.52 words
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Article252 1918-03-23 5 BRITISH HOLD THE ENEMY. allied naval success. NEW SPANISH PREMIER. ALerabehvy bombardment, the Germane attscked at 8 o’c’ock on Thursday morning over about fifty miles cf the British front in France, from the neighbourhood cf the Seusee River (south of the Scarpe and six miles south-east of252 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1844 1918-03-23 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams LARGE-SCALE EFFORT. London, March 21. In rhe Hoa=je of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law announced that the German attack extended ever fi’ty miles from the b: pe to the Oise. It was the largest 8 offensive ».-f •h« war. Information at present showed that on a part[Reuter’s Telegrams ] - 1,844 words
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Article261 1918-03-23 5 ENEMY VESSELS SUNK. London, March 21. The Admiralty reports that two British and three French destroyers off Dunkirk between four and five this morning engaged German destroyers which previously bombarded the town for ten minutes. Two enemy destroyers and two torpedo boata are believed to have been261 words
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Article59 1918-03-23 5 BRITISH ASCENDANCY. London, March 21. The Press Bureau states that excluding the raids on Germany, British and Australian airmen on the west front in February dropped 5,290 bombs in the day time and 3,552 at night time. The enemy dropped 28 in the day time in areas59 words
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Article141 1918-03-23 5 THE MINERS’ BALLOT. London, March 21. The National Miners’ ballot resulted io a majority of 28,756 votes against the combing-out of 50,000 miners for the Army, as demanded by the Government. Premier aad Miners. London, March 22. Mr. Lloyd George yesterday told the Executive of the Mine's’ Federation, who141 words
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Article57 1918-03-23 5 London, March 21. A Palestine official message says We consolidated and improved the positions occupied at El Musallabes and high ground esse three miles north of Wadi Ouja, also Beitrima and Kefrtut near Bear!allot. The British Flying Corps and Australian Flying Corps dropped 470 bombs on El Kutrani57 words
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Article155 1918-03-23 5 [Havas Telegrams.] Paris, March 22.—Mr Henry Wood, the correspondent of the United Press with the French Armies writes The French front bas been perfected and devel ped into the greatest defensive organisation iu the world’s history. During the four months that have elapsed since the first announcement[Havas Telegrams.] - 155 words
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Article473 1918-03-23 5 AMERICA’S ACTION. Washington, March 21, I The President in a proclamation authorizes the seizure of Dutch ships in American ports. The proclamation was issued after the War Trade Board were informed that Holland rejected the American ultimatum regarding the transfer of the ships. Skips "Seized. Washington, March 21.473 words
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Article266 1918-03-23 5 A MIXED RECEPTION. The Times says Sir Eric Geddes statement had a mixed reception in the of Commons, and it will make a mixed impression outside. The summary table of British losses is not reassuring. The gretest hiatus in the statement is Sir E ic Geddes's266 words
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Article150 1918-03-23 5 ADMIRALTY STATEMENT. London, March 22. The Press Bureau issues an Admiralty statement which summarises as follows, in tons, the shipping position at the end of last year. Losses. British 7,079,000 Foreign 4,750,000 Galas. New Coastruction* British 3,031,000 Foreign 3,500,000 Enemy Tonnage Captured. British captures 780,000 Foreign do 1,800,000 Total150 words
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Article251 1918-03-23 5 QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT. Mondon, March 21. In the House of Commons, replying to Sir R. A. Cooper, Mr. Hope said it had been impracticable to arrange for the internment in a neutral country of British and Turkish war prisoners owing to the lack of accommodation in251 words
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Article102 1918-03-23 5 Madrid, March 21. Senor Maura has been instructed to form a Cabinet. Madrid, March 22. Senor Maura refused to form a Cabinet as La Cierva insisted on remaining at the War Ministry, to which Senor Maura disagreed. Prieto’s Refusal. Madrid, March 21, After frequent consultations with the102 words
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Article108 1918-03-23 5 CASE OF OFFICER’S WIDOW, London, March 22. In the House of Common?, Mr G W Currie affirmed that an officer’s widow was charged over £5O official expenses in Madras for the completion of her title to 400 sterling shares in a Madras Rupee Company. Mr Fisher replied108 words
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Article3727 1918-03-23 6 YAMS FOR MALAYA. By L. M. Berengf.r. Superintendent Government Gardens, Taiping, F.M.S. P. G. Special.) I have received so many questions about. S‘ What are yams, and how should they be planted etc. that the following is intended to give a general idea ab >u.3,727 words
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Advertisement258 1918-03-23 6 HOW TO KEEP WELL. Vigour of body and clearness of mind depend largely on the vitalising force of nourishment derived from food. This can only be obtained if the stomach, liver and bowels are working properly. If these organs—the machinery of digestion —are out of order then the food you258 words
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Advertisement791 1918-03-23 6 NATIONAL HAIR-GROWINC EXPERIMENT. How to rid yourself of Falling Hair and Dandruff and Magnificent Growth of Beautiful Abundant Hair. Ure t 1,000,000 “HARLENE HAIR DRILL K OUTFITS FREE REMARKABLE interest has been literally compels a magnificent growth aroused in a wonderful and Contains no animal fate. delightful plan of home791 words
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Article4519 1918-03-23 7 evidence in the police court. In the Police C >urt, Penang, yesterday Afternoon, Mr. 8. H. Langston on the Bench, the inquiry was begun in connection with charges over the fire at the Khie Heng Bee Rice Mills, Penang, on 16th Febiuary last. Five pet sons were4,519 words
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Article169 1918-03-23 7 At the annual general meeting of the Siam Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., the chairman proposed the adoption of the balance sheet and accounts and this was seconded by Mr. Hendrick and carried unanimously. Upon the motion of Mr. Hendrick, seconded by Phya Sarasin, Mr. E.169 words
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Article114 1918-03-23 7 A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Thursday, March 28, at 2.30 p.m. The Orders of the Day include Quarantine and Prevention of Disease (Amendment) Bill (Bill to amend the Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Ordinance, 1915), first reading, second reading, committee and third reading.114 words
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Article98 1918-03-23 7 The Berlin correspondent of the Amsterdam “Handelsblad” has interviewed Baron von dem Bussche Haddenhausen, formerly German Minister to Rumania, regarding negotiations between the United States and Holland. “Germany,” he said, “cannot quietly submit to an outrage by which the enemy’s position would be improved and Germany’s made98 words
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Article327 1918-03-23 7 Messrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang, import as follows Business has been maintained on a fair scale throughout the week and the tone on the whole has been good. Rubbers continue in better demand and movements in prices, though, usually small, have been most y in an upward327 words
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Article99 1918-03-23 7 Palm Sunday.—Ba.m. Matins; 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion; 5 p.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Evensong. Hymns 99, 98 and 112. Psalms Goodenough and Mathews, Magnificat Nunc Dimittis, Foster, Holy Week. —Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Matins and Ante Communion at 9.30 a.m. Monday in Holy Week.—Devotional Reading, Codects99 words
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43 1918-03-23 7 Northam Road. 9 a.m. —Childrens'’ Service. 6 p.m.—Public Worship. Preacher: Rev. D. J. Ross M.A. Subject:—“ Palm Sunday its Message and its Challenge.” Hymns :—694, 381, 322, 559 (Tune 545), 516. Choir Practice on Friday evening at 7 o’clock.43 words
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Article25 1918-03-23 7 Public Worship will be conducted in tha* Straits Trading Club, Butterworth, on Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. Preacher :—Rev. Donald J. Ross, m.a.25 words
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Article33 1918-03-23 7 Fitzgerald Memorial Methodist Church (corner of Anson and Burmah Roads) —Sunday March 24th, Sunday School 8 am. Epworth League 7.15 pm., Evening Worship 8 p.m. Speaker—The Rev. B. J. Baughman.33 words
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Article31 1918-03-23 7 Sunday, March 24.—Palm Sunday. Low Mass 6.15 a.m.; Blessing of the Palms, Procession and High Mass 8 am. Vespers, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 5 p.m.31 words
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Article86 1918-03-23 7 Sunday, March 24.—Palm Sunday Holy Communion 630 am. Blessing and Distribution of Palms followed by High Mass, Sermon, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, McAlister Road. —Blessing and Distribution of Palms and Procession followed by High Mass, Sermon,86 words
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