Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 June 1923

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 148. VOL LXXXI. SATURDAY, 80th JUNE, 1923. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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    • 16 1 T. NAGATA, w a n 2 DENTIST. K J NUT DOOK TO t I “THE DISPENSARY.”
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  • 628 2 BOMBAY CLERGY’S DISAPPROVAL. Bombay, June 14.—The following remarkable appeal signed by the Rev. C. F. W. Hatdbell, Archdeacon of Bombay, the Rev. W. A. Sawtell,' Presidency Chaplain, representing the Church of England and other missionaries representing the Church of Scotland, the United Free Church of Scotland the Methodist
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  • 211 2 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY’S MOTION Madras, June 16. —Mr. B. Venkatapathi Raju has given notice of motion in the forthcoming July session of the Legislative Assembly (1) that steps be taken to impress on the British Colonial Office that if Indians living in Crown Colonies are denied the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 1535 2 rn i for sale. NOTICE. Short Classified One KRAUSS Piano in perfect Water Supply from Bukit AflvprflQPlYlPntS condition. Cost $9OO two years ago. Serayah Reservoir. nUT vl Uuvllivuiu» Owner whois going home will accept $650 or near offer, A genuine bargain. u Wanted, For Sale, To Let, &c„ Apply quickly
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    • 1157 2 NOTICE. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. This is to inform the public that the Municipal Commissioners partners of Chop “Tong Chay Tong George Town, Penang hereby invi? druggist shop of No. 121, Campbell separa te tenders for the undermentiomu Street, Penang, have agreed to sell and wor i<g transfer the said business, stock-in-trade
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  • AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
    • 188 3 London, June 19: —There was a lively gcen e in the Commons owing to Mr. Buchanan (Lab., Glasgow) and Mr. David Kirkwood (Lab., Dumbarton) persisting in putting questions in regard to the three ship*- being built at Belfast for the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, although
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    • 165 3 London, June 19: —In the House of mmons, rejecting appeals for the abolition or reduction of the Entertainments Tax. on the ground that the tax is killing the theatres and cinemas. Sir W. Joynsoi -Hicks said that, on the average, every man. woman and child in England
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    • 181 3 London. June IS. —A deputation of Labour M.P.’s headed by Mr. Ramsay Macdonald asked the Secretary of State foi Scotland to intervene to check the evictions of tenants, particularly in Glasgow, and emphasised that under the new Housing Bill rent is decontrolled when tenancy is broken.
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    • 102 3 London, June 15.—1 n the course of his speech in the debate on the India Office vote in the House of Commons, Lord M interton made a striking reference to the Reforms in India. After saying that it was most difficult to judge what the permanent position
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    • 93 3 London, June 6.—Lord Curzon, presiding at a lecture delivered by Sir John Marshall at the Royal Society of Arts this evening, said that those who tia- oiled in India were apt to think that India’s art was bizarre, grotesque and clumsy, sometimes bestial and frequently obscene. That might
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    • 150 3 London, June 17.-“ The Times’ Dublin correspondent says that the Republican leaders have abandoned all hope of ritv of nS T° re a minotions Th 111 th C ming general elec Th] S is the confession which emei-ges from a lofty, and, in the circumstances, rather ridiculous
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    • 45 3 London, June 16. —The Temperance Reform Bill passed by the House of Commons of Northern Ireland last month, providing for the closing of public houses on Sundays, has received the Royal assent and comes into operation with effect from to morrow.
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    • 73 3 London, June 15.—Mr. Baldwin was the principal guest to-night at the annual dinner of the Parliamentary Press Gallery. In a speech referring to the helpful atmosphere of the Press and the country on his appointment, he remarked that it might be of far greater help than
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    • 267 3 London. June 18. —“The Times special correspondent in Berlin states that strange stories of a mysterious fund of diamonds, worth a fabulous sum, held in reserve in case of the sudden collapse of the Soviet and the flight of the leaders, have been current in Russian circles
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    • 136 3 London, June 18. —The Chairman of the Carl Rosa Opera Company, in an interview, stated he had prepared a scheme of reconstruction of the company with a capital of £10,500. He declared that their experience last year showed that opera in English could be made a
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    • 131 3 Rome, June 3.—ln the trial which has been held here in connection with the shooting at Viterbo in July, 1921, of Jaromir Czernin, son of the Hon. Mrs. Beckett (Countess Czernin), seven of the accused have been acquitted. The tria lasted for a month. It may be recalled
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    • 133 3 Constantinople, June 15.—The Governoi' Adnan Bey, has notified the Allied pul Commi ssioners that the Turkish 1 rohibition Law will be enforced from to-morrow. Special arrangements will be made for Allied troops and also foreigners until peace has been concluded. It is offimally stated that 2,500 establishments
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    • 60 3 Constantinople, June 16,—The enforcement of Prohibition has been postponed till the Ist August next. The Daily Mail’s Constantinople correspondent says that Prohibition was only enforced three hours when a telegiain arrived from Angora postponing the operation of the law to the Ist August. It is thought, however, that the
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    • 71 3 Jerusalem, June 17.—A sensation has been caused here by the report of another ambush between Erramleh and Jaffa, in which Captain Swan, Paymaster of British Gendarmerie, was shot dead while motoring. The assailants, who were not identified, have escaped. The assailant of Captain Swan, who was recently
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    • 158 3 London, June 14.—The “Daily Mail” states that a discovery which may have far-reaching results in the treatment of tuberculosis is announced by Dr. Dreyer, Professor of Pathology at Oxford, who states that he continued the researches by Captain Douglas, who, in 1921, showed that some microbes resisted
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    • 101 3 London, June 15. —The Paris correspondent of “The Times’ states that though French political circles do not expect really unpleasant consequences from the Belgian crisis, realise that it may result in Belgium seeking a speedier solution of the Ruhr deadlock. Apparently opinion in favour of France
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    • 60 3 London, June 15.—The English legitimacy laws have brought into conformity with the long-established Scottish rule by the House of Commons passing the third reading of the Bill enabling children born out of wedlock to be legitimised by their parents’ subsequent marriage, provided neither parent w r as
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    • 48 3 London, June 17.—The British Empire Exhibition management is being re-orga-nised. Mr. Wintour will in future act as adviser and consultant to the Board. It is stated that steady progress is being made with the arrangements for the Exhibition, which is receiving support from all quarters.
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    • 35 3 London, June 15.—Three Romney portraits, namely, “Lady Augusta Murray,” “Mistress Elizabeth Lawrence and “William Lawrence,” were sold at Christie’s for 3,800, 3,600 and 2,400 guineas, respectively. Morland’s “Farmyard" fetched 1,700 guineas.
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  • 521 3 WAS THE VESSEL SEAWORTHY Calcutta, June 20.—A Marine Court of Inquiry, with Mr. Roxburgh, Chief Presidency Magistrate sat at the Port Office, Calcutta, yesterday, to investigate the loss of the Okara in the Bay of Bengal about May sth, Mr. J. W. Orr, Deputy-I.egal Remembrancer, representing
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  • 259 3 The Pioneer.” of Allahabad, understands, that although the enquiry into the Okara disaster establishes the seaworthiness of the ill-fated vessel, the Bengal Government have decided to institute a statutory formal enquiry under the Merchant Shipping Act in view of the large number of lives lost. Replying in
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 41 3 Rubber Companies Account Books, at $3.50 per book or $3.80 post free, stocked by The Pinang Gazette Press, 'Ltd. Planter’s Medical Guide, by Dr. E. N. Graham, at $2 each or $2.30 post free, stocked by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd.
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    • 261 3 rm m. i'i 1 1 1 11 nll r 1 111 ouimjiiwi 1 1 inmin l[ .1 H ra I IB *1 Id W y Mrs. M. says I have found t_ Glaxo satisfactory in every respect; it surpasses ordinary mi'k. For making milk-puddings for child-* v/Jj. ren, 1 think
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  • 1836 4 Penang and the Achinese War. BY J. C. PASQUAL. (“P. (V Special). It was my good fortune to stumble upon Mat, the Stormy Petrel, in Kelawei the other day, after many years since we last parted on the bridge of one of the Eastern Shipping Co.’s coasting
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  • 166 4 STRAITS TRADING CO., LTD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, June 30. At the Straits Trading Company’s annual meeting, Mr. Adam presiding, said the mining industry had improved and the general outlook in Malaya was brighter than it was six months ago. owing to the delivery of F.M.S. Governmen
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  • 131 4 CHINESE RUBBER DEALER’S APPEAL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. June 30. Before Sir Lionel Woodward a Chinese of Raub appealed against his conviction and fine, and the confiscation of rubber alleged to be in his possession without coupons. Mr. Lovelace, for the appellant, argued
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  • 116 4 OPENING OF MALAYAN EXHIBITION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 30. The Agri-Horticultural Exhibition was opened at noon by Mr. Hose, the Acting Chief Secretary. The President of the Association, Mr. F. W. Douglas mentioned that the Association was formed as a parent Association to encourage the holding
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  • 112 4 Tokio, June 26. —The death of Count Ohgi.machi has bemi announced. Rubber f.a.q. spot is quoted at 55 and 501 —55 on future deliveries. The market is uncertain owing to the fall in foreign markets. Four Socialists this morning attacked Barrister Y'omeinura, the leader of the Anti-Socialism
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  • 79 4 Calcutta, June 15. —The Board of Health has declared that cholera was in epidemic form in Calcutta during theweek ending the 9th June last. There were 25 seizures and 21 deaths. The mortality has greatly diminished, and is less than one third of the average- There
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  • 34 4 FRENCH GRAND PRIX. Cabled advices received by Messrs. R. T. Reid Co., Ltd., state that a 31 h.p. Sports ‘‘Douglas” Motor Cycle won the First Prize, averaging 64 miles per hour.
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 4 4 MUNICIPAL PROGRESS.
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    • 98 4 (To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”) Sir. —Since Yuan Shi-kai is dead I don’t think it would be of any use to controvert your correspondent, Progress.” on the point raised by him re Chinese politics. I can assure him that Republicanism is deeply rooted in China, and that
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  • 71 4 The following P. C. C. bowls ties are fixed for Wednesday, the 4th July: Tetams of Three.—Scr. E. J. Bennett, G. B. F. Southam and E. J. McLernon v. t£ J. G. Barretts T. E. Mason and E. Reimann (3). Thursday, the sth July Doubles
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  • 151 4 The following ara the results of Friday’s tennis ties at the Penang Golf Club Ladies’ Doubles.—Mrs. Reimann and Mrs. Webb —2) beat Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Samuel —15.2) by 6 —3,6 —4. Ladies’ Singles.—Mrs. Hamilton beat Mrs. Pedlow 6—l, 6 —o Miss Brown beat Miss J. Dennys
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  • 576 4 SEQUEL TO RECENT STORM. Mr. A. V. Aston, Coroner, disposed of two enquiries this forenoon in connection with the deaths of a Chinese woman and her child caused by the falling of a tree at Ayer Etam Road during the severe windstorm on the afternoon of the 7th
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  • 115 4 In his annual report for last year, Captain T. M. Hussey, the Official Censor of Cinematograph Films, who was assisted by Mr. Lamb, states that 1,547 films were censored, representing a measurement of 3,841,900 feet, and producing a revenue of $19,209,50, as against $13,325 in
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  • 168 4 The Municipal Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 8.30 to 10.30 to-night:— 1 March On the Quarter Deck Alford 2 Overture La Reve D'or Millars 3 Waltz In the Gloaming Logan 4 Selection lolanthe Sullivan 5 Intermezzo The Lake of Shadows
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  • 254 4 Calcutta, June 18.—The question of the proposed introduction of the messag. or measured rate system of telephone charges in Calcutta will come up f or discussion at Wednesday’s meeting of the Calcutta Corporation. The committer appointed by the Corporation to consider the proposed message or measured
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  • 175 4 The routine orders of the Penan- and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps for -July include the following message from Honourable Resident Councillor: ‘‘Officer Commanding P. and P W V C. “I shall be much obliged if you will convey to the Volunteers my sincere appreciation of
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 58 4 FOR DAINTY LADIES Pinkottes are perfection, they so capably keep the system clean, the skin clear, the breath sweet, the eyes bright. Taken occasionally when needed. banish sick headaches and digestion restore daily regularity. Of medicine vendors, or post free-, 60 cents the vial, fr< m Dr. William’s Medicine Co
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    • 168 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET. Palm Beach, Tandjong Bungah. Fully furnished. Electric Lights. Apply E. O. Office. NOTICE OF SALE. Penang Auction Mart. BY ORDER OF THE ASSISTANT OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE. PENANG. Re SAW SOON CHEA NG of CHE ANG KONGSI No. 28 of 1923. The undersigned is instructed to take possession
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  • 746 5 FU ETHER PROCEEDINGS. The preliminary enquiry into the case in which Ong Eng Hock. Bailiff of the Butterworth District Court, and Tan Leong Ee are the accused in connection with some false rubber coupons of five piculs denomination was continued in the Second Court. Penang, before Mr.
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  • 124 5 PENANG, JUNE 30, 1923. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 *>/32 3 Credit 2 4 7/16' 3 Documentary 2/4 1/4 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 173| 3 days’sight Private 175 j g Bombay Demand Bank 173 t g Madras Demand
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  • 628 5 Free Press. PAPERS TO GO TO ATTORNEYGENERAL. In the interest of everybody I think it is best that these serious charges should be investigated by a constitutional tribu- said Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard in the Supreme Court, Singapore, in ordering that the pleadings and affidavits filed in connection
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  • 137 5 June 30— Moonlight Band Performances, Esplanade. x 30 Veterans Company Shield Shooting Competition, Kam pong Bahru, 2.30 p.m. 30, July 1,2— Malayan zAgri-Horti-cultural Show, K.L. j a ]y p.V.R.C. Shoot. 2 Penang Turf Club, Special Meeting, 4 p.m. 3 Football. Selected team v P.C.C. and P.R.C., Combined, Epl
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  • WORLD OF SPORT.
    • 371 5 London, June 15.—Following are the lesults of County Cricket matches: Hampshire vs. Middlesex. Hampshire Ist innings, 342 (Bowell 67, Tennyson 83, Jameson 95); 2nd innings, 22 for 0. Middlesex:—lst innings, 642 for 3 (Dales 103, Lee 107, Hearne 232, Hendren 177 not out). Middlesex won on the
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    • 135 5 London, June 14. —In the Inter-’Varsity lawn tennis contests, Cambridge beat Oxford by 12 matches to 9. The remaining Cambridge victories were Scovell beat Standring, 6 4, 8-6. Hadi beat Fisher, 6-1, 6-2. Horn and Hadi beat Carlton and Barbour, 6-3, 6-4. Van Alen and Lowry beat
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    • 102 5 London, June 16.—At Beckenham, in the Kent Championships, the American, Johnston, partnered by Wallis Myers, beat the Fyzee brothers 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the semi-final. In the final they beat Greig and Leighton Crawford 6-4, 6-3. In the Beckenham Tournament Greig beat A. H. Fyzee 6-4, 0-6,
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    • 40 5 London, June 16.-The President of Cambridge University Athletic Club, Abrahams, has won the 100 yds. in 10 tecs the 220 yds. in 22 4/5 secs, and the long’jump (22 ft. 10 ins.) in the Midland Counties championships.
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    • 262 5 London, June 15. —At the conclusion of the Open Golf Championship at Troon, the first four were Havers (Britain), Hagen (America), Smith (America) and Kirkwood (Australia). When the third round started interest was reaching fever pitch and a huge crowd swarmed over the course. The wind died
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    • 56 5 London, June 15.—The Freebooters, represented by the Duke of Penaranda, Mr. Lowther, Mr. W. Buckmaster and Lord Cholmondeley, beat the Quidnuncs by 15 goals to 3 in the second semi-final game for the Ranelagh Open Cup. Great crowds are expected to witness the final between the
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    • 38 5 London, June 16. —Hurlingham has sent a formal challenge to the American Polo Association for the International Trophy they hold, suggesting that the matches be played in September, 1924, instead of in June or July. t
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    • 150 5 London, June 15. —The commission that has been appointed to inquire into the complaint from the Bristol City Shareholders' Association reported that they found that certain malpractices were proved and the Club had been fined £250. Raisbeck, the Secretary and Manager, had been fined £5O, while the following
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    • 44 5 London, June 15. —The race for the Newbuyy Cup resulted as follows Lord Lonsdale’s Diligence 1 Sir A. Bailey’s Bucks Hussar 2 Mr. Sol Joel’s Evander 3 Nine ran. A length separated first and second, and three lengths between second and third.
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    • 66 5 London, June 14.—The stewards of the Jockey Club have found Mr. William Kitson Smith guilty of giving a hypodermic injection to the horse Cyrenely, which ran in the Catterick autumn meeting in 1922 and warned him off. They have also advised the owner to exercise closer
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    • 80 5 London, June 15.—1 n the motor-cycling events in the Isle of Man, the senior Tourist Trophy was w T on by Tom Sheard on a Douglas in 244 mins. 33 secs. G. M. Black was second on a Norton in 246 mins. 26 secs., Dixon third on an
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    • 40 5 Office Stationery of every description at reasonable prices, stocked by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. The Menace of Famine in Malaya, by J. C. Pasqual, stocked by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. at 20 cts. or 50 cts. post free.
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    • 317 5 First consignment sold in a few days, new stock cabled for just to hand. L Order yours now. THE "ICEBERG” RAPID SELF FREEZER < (VACUUM PROCESS) "j J for making ICE CREAM I 4 NO TURNING I NO SHAKING I HYGIENIC. !l MAKES ALL YOU HAVE DELICIOUS TO DO IS
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  • 45 6 Chase-Currier. —On June 26, at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Carvalho. Johore Bahru, to Mr. and Mrs. William Chase-Currier of Singapore, a daughter. Stewart —At Kuala Lumpur on the 26th June, the wife of W. G. Stewart, Seremban. of a daughter.
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  • 31 6 Fowler-Fenner. —On June 27. at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Singapore. Arthur Barracliff Fowler, of Tenang Estate. Johore, to Marcia Cicely Fenner, sister of Mr. D. AV. Fenner, of Genuang Estate. Johore.
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  • 1088 6 It is no one’s business in Malaya apparently to worry overmuch as to what kind of pictures are screened at our cinemas in the Colony and F. M. S.. provided they are not grossly indecent, obscene or outrageously unfit for public exhibition. But in other countries discussion
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  • 1401 6 The belated Birthday Honours list, to which the cables make New Peers. brief reference, to-day, suggests that the recent inquiry into the question of the bestowal of honours may have marked the beginning of a new era in this connection. At all events, the new Prime Minister
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  • 249 6 The homeward mail, by the Anger? closes at 8 a.m. on Thursday. sth proximo. The homeward mail, by the Delta, closes at 6 p.m. on Thursday. sth proximo. A mail for Australasia, by the Houtman (via Singapore) closes at 7.1-' a.m. on Thursday, the sth proximo. One bag
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
    • 85 6 TO-NIGHT I AT TO-NIGHT! T "V U T THEATRES, LIMITED. -L/ >. >A 1 PENANG ROAD. From Thursday 28th June to Sunday, Ist July. •‘WONDER SPA IN THE ALPS (Interest) 1 Reel A BROAD WEST ALL BRITISH PRODUCTION “THE WOMAN WINS” with VIOLET HOPSON 5 Reels “TOPICAL BUDGET (News)” 1
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    • 39 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 1. 21 p.m. 8. 11 p.m. To-morrow. 1. 59 a.m. 8. 7 a.m. 1. 56 p.m. 8. 49 p.m. Monday. 2. 39 a.m. 8. 47 a.m. 2. 28 p.m. 9. 25 p.m.
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  • 78 6 DEATHS. Chua Choo Neo. —On June 27. at 61. Kim Yam Road. Singapore. Chua Choon Neo alias Chua Ah Choo, beloved mother of Lee Kian Teo and grandmother of Lee Yeow Chye. Yeow Heng. Yeow Song and Yeoxv Soon. KOEK. —May 30. at the Nursing Home, Golders Green. Edwin Rowland
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  • 360 7 Why Singapore Was Chosen. earl BEATTY EXPLAINS. Reuter’s Telegrams.] London. June 29. Lt.-Col. Amory presided at a meeting ef bd members of the House of Commons last evening, when Karl Beatty explained why Singapore had been chosen as a defensive base. He emphasised the
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  • 79 7 TWO NEW PEERS. London, June 29. Only two Peerages are included in the comparatively small Birthday Honours list, namely, the Hon. Charles Napier Lawrence, and the Hon. Herl>ert Cokayne Gibbs, both of whom become Barons. The new Privy Councillors include Mr. Montagu Normaw. Governor of the Bank of
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  • 89 7 POLITICAL SITUATION QUIET. Simla. June 29. The political situation is quiet, except for the continuance of passive resistance in Nagpur and the carrying of the Nationalist flag in procession through the prohibited area. Seven hundred volunteers were arrested and convicted, several bein. hired dupes who apologised and
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  • 105 7 health minister advocates UNIVERSAL VACCINATION. London, June 29. In the House of Commons, the Minister of Health seriously warned the Government of the danger of an epidemic °f smallpox as likely to inflict injury on the commerce of the country. 973 cases "Tre notified last year
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  • 25 7 Helsingfors. June 29. Although the Patriarch Tikhon has peen released by the Moscow Tribunal, h is stated that the trial will proceed.
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  • 176 7 The “Trevessa’s” Second Boat Safe. ARRIVAL AT MAURITIUS. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, June 29. The Eastern Telegraph Company cables from Rodriguez that the Trevessa’s second boat, with sixteen survivors, has arrived at Mauritius. Terrible Privations. London, June 29. A dramatic story of the sea reached a climax with
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  • 32 7 Port Said. June 29. The surveyors recommend the discharge of the Rhodesia, which caught fire on June 26. with a view to reconditioning all the cargo in the foreholds.
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  • 223 7 HIGHLY COLOURED RUMOURS. London, June 29. Highly coloured rumours are circulating, alleging that the British Rhine Commander. Lt.-General Sir Alexander Godley, was grossly insulted while travelling from Cologne to London, by over-zealous Belgian customs officials. An Admission. Brussels. June 29. An authoritative source denies the
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  • 95 7 AMERICAN ATTEMPT FAILS. San Diego, California. June 29. The American Army airmen, Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant Richter, who started yesterdays morning on an attempt to remain in the air for four days and nights over a fifty kilometre triangular course on a de Haviland aeroplane, were
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  • 27 7 Lyons. June 29. Captain Girie has become the provisional holder of the Michelin Cup, completing the flight round France in 20 hours 41niins. 50secs.
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  • 236 7 Proposed 12-Mile Limit Rejected. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] New York, June 29. Lord Curzon’s rejection of the 12-mile limit proposal has apparently effectually countered the State Department’s effort to clear away simultaneously the ship liquor controversy and rum smuggling. Speculation has been revived as to whether Congress will revise
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  • 117 7 BRITISH RESIDENTS APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT. London. June 29. The British community in China has appealed to the British Government for protection in view of the danger to foreigners in China. The other powers interested are also taking steps to protect their nationals. A meeting at the offices of
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  • 60 7 PRESIDENT HARDING ON CAPITAL AND LABOUR. Helena (Montana), June 29. In a speech justifying the Government’s policy of holding the scales even between Capital and Labour, President Harding declared that the country’s credit was preserved, its industries crowded to the point of capacity, its people employed
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  • 37 7 London. June 29. Patrick Fleming, one of the eight Irish deportees now on trial at the Old Bailey with Art O’Brien on a charge of seditious conspiracy, has been discharged for lack of evidence.
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  • 89 7 London, June 29. The slump in the principal European currencies continues. The mark stands at 770,000, French francs at 75.22 and Belgian francs 88. Sterling on New York relapsed to 54.58 L Negotiations are in progress at Dresden for an economic arrangement between Germany and tho Dutch
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  • 171 7 Great Battle Between American Players. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, June 29. At Wimbledon, there was a brilliant scene Their Majesties and Princess Mary and many other distinguished people being amongst the 14,000 spectators. The chief attraction was the fifth round battle between the American giant, Johnston, and
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  • 155 7 DIPPER’S BIG SCORE. London. June 29. Oxford University beat Surrey at the Oval by three wickets. Ducat (Surrey) in the second innings made 134. In Oxford’s second innings. Jardine made 95. At Taunton, Middlesex beat Somerset by eight wickets. Mcßryan (Somerset) in the first innings served 108 and
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  • 179 7 FIRST DAY’S HANDICAPS. Horses Class A (Mile) —Observation 10.10, Red Wire 9.0. Walpole 8.2. Horace L 7.8, Prudentious 7.2. Class B (6 Fur.)—Astrico 10.12, St. Fitz 10.12. Kennerley 10.4, Cesarion Girl 8.4, Helanel 7.5. Class C (6 Fur.)—Sunsprite 9.7, Kenfu 8.7, Carrie B 8.4, Lady Nin 7.12,
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  • 126 7 London, June 8. —Answering a question in the House of Commons to-day, Mr. W. C. Bridgeman stated that the police were stopping the Otley sweep. Mr. A. Barnes (Lab., East Ham) remarked that the law which allowed the rich to gamble while it prosecuted the poor
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  • 1186 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL. .—“S. T.’ Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Dawbarn loft yesterday for Medan. Major G. N. Stevens returned to Ipoh from Penang yesterday. Mr. Alex Fleming of Ipoh is leaving for Home next week by the P. arid O. ‘Delta.” Mr. D. P. Roberts, of Bukit Jail Estate, starts
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  • 346 7 By the untimely death of Mr. John Scott Robinson M.C., B.Sc. (Lond.) AM. Inst. C.E., at the early age of 30, the P.W.D., has lost a most capable energetic and conscientious officer, who took a keen interest in his profession. His loss is mourned
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  • 413 8 FILMING THE DEPTHS. San Francisco, June 10. —The precise contour of the Pacific continental shelf from San Francisco Bay to Point Descanso Mexico, revealed recently in the publication by the Hydrographic Office of the Navy Department of a bathymetric chart. shows the floor of the ocean
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  • 445 8 Madras, June 18. —The Government of Madras have been giving the minor ports on the coasts of th? presidency their close attention in matters of their improvement and development. Sir Charles 1 odhunter. Member in Charge has been taking keen personal interest in this mat ter. and
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  • 136 8 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Sitiawanfor Asahan. Glenbeg for Port Swettenham, Singapore. China and Japan. Malaya for Bhuket (Tongkah,) Renong and Kopah. Kinta for Port Swettenham, taking mails for Klang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Edavana for Singapore. Ekma for Rangoon and Calcutta (Mergui and Moulmein via Rangoon.) The s.s. Teiresias is
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  • 237 8 COMMONWEALTH LINE S FUTURE. Sydney, May 24. —It is understood that the Government’s policy regarding the Commonwealth Shipping Line comprises 1. The sale of the majority of the older unprofitable vessels, many of which are now idle. 2. Retention of five of the Bay class of steamers, also
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  • 313 8 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday) 8T TRAIN. Federated Malay States, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration -and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half an-hour earlier than thp Ordinary mail. FOR AT B.itu Gajah, Tapah Road. By train Teluk Anson,Kuala Kuhn, Kuala j 7.15 a.m. Lumpur, Kiang, Port Swetten
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    • 250 8 for Disorders of the Litter.—_ Biliousness, sick headache, giddiness, lassitude, drowsiness and depression of spirits, all result Tgr from an inactive liver.. A teaspoonful of ENO’s Fruit Salt taken in a glass of cold water at intervals will prove soothing and refreshing, and stimulate the sluggish functions into wholesome activity.
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    • 329 8 lince a victim nerry bright" THANKS TO MOTHE Ft Qi «ELI WSlßfe'g SWMR '<2?. Also sold in tablet fornr Po y° u su ff er from ‘--Xz indigestion, loss of r jgjgly appetite, pains or fulness after eating, flatulence, acidity, headaches, biliousness, or constipation If so, take Mother S< igel’s
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  • 296 9 A performance is announced tq take place in the Town Hall, Penang, on Saturday, July 7, when the following four sketches are to be played by Miss Tina Gerald and Mr. Tom Fenwick. “The Intruder,” Defeat,” Engaging Rermaline and Only Amateurs.” The first of these
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  • 316 9 The issue of Truth” for May 30 contains the following:—“One of the penalties that are incurred by men who fight for their country is revealed in some correspondence between the Ex-Servi-ces Association of Malaya and the Secretary for the Colona The chairman of the Association wrote
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  • 221 9 The annual report on the Straits Settlements Police Force for 1922 is signed by C. Hannigan, who acted as Inspector General of Police when Captain Chancellor went on leave, says the “Free I’ress.” He is fully qualified to speak about the Force with which he has been
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  • 229 9 Church of a’ ay 23 The PreBb yterian “drvs- in A er lca y ester day joined the of Mr Willi bOd i y W Wn at the instance ot All. William Jennings Bryan the GereS r olution embly Indiana l )oJis Passed a lesolution requiring every
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  • 385 9 From Gopeng comes the report of a robbery which is said to have taken place at Kampong Kepayang in the early horn's ot Thursday morning. A Chinese, in all probability the kepala”. living on an Oriental-owned estate in the locality had his house broken into and
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  • 414 9 Lumut.—lnt. divd. sp. c. Sungei Buaya.-Int. divd. sp. c. Last year nil. Brad wall.—Profit for 1922 £7,393, plus /£[12,037 brought in divd. lo p. c forward £10,430; restricted crop 524,578 lb., realising 9.94 d. Batang Consold.—Crop for 1922 33,819 lb., realising gross Is. 7d. profit, £12,622.
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  • 196 9 The following has been received from the Malay States Information Agency, of 88, Cannon-street, E. C. 4: In the “Financial Times” of Feb. 19, 1923. there appeared a note regarding the policy of the Federated Malay States Agricultural Department on the matier of bud-grafting. The Secreitary for Agriculture,
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  • 158 9 The 11th annual general meeting of the Yarak Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the registered office of the Company on Thursday. Major Stevens presided, and the others present were Hon. Mr W H. Thorne, and, by proxy, Mr. J. H. Mulier, Mr. O. R. L.
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  • 348 9 Messrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang, reported as follows on Saturday The Share Market continues dull and depressed but sellers appear more inclined to accept such offers as are obtainable and enquiries are not difficult to fill even at lower rates than have been prevailing recently. The price
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  • 377 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s weelky report dated June 27 states With tin and rubber both on the dull side there is very little to report in the way of business in either section of the share market, the tendency being a declining one with buyers
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  • 24 9 Weltevi'eden, June 27. —Rubber has been done for July at 74. The tin market is without ’business. The quMrtion is 134,—Aneta-.
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  • 75 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:— Yesterday To-day. F Shares. >» >» 3 3 j/ £2 OD PQ «2 C. C. C. SC. Rubber (Dollar). Tapah 10.75 11.25 10.50 11.00 Mining. N. Taiping 1.224 1.25 c. Padang P. 374 42| 30
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  • 37 9 30th June. 1923 Local. cts. (Smoked Sheet Fine Pale Crepe 454 tnom Unsmoked Sheet 41 Singa- (Smoked Sheet 464 pore 1 Crepe 464 London and New York. /Smoked Sheet London Crepe New York G 254
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  • 95 9 London. The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following London prices, on June 29: Spot £182.125.6d up £1.15s 3 mos. buying 183.125.6 d 1.15 s 3 selling 183.175.6 d 1.15 s The Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd:— London, June 29, £182.125.6d spot, and £183.125.6d three months buying, £lB3 175.6
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  • 18 9 Nawng Pet Tin, Limited, for June, hours run 309, yardage treated 29,000, ore won, piculs 400.
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  • 157 9 The 609th auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held on Wednesday when there was catalogued 1,385,621 lbs. or 618.58 tons. Offered 783,049 lbs. or 349.57 tons. Sold 480,281 lbs. or 214.41 tons. Prices Realized. Spot. London Is. 1£ N. York 25 cts. Ribbed Smoked
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  • 185 9 London, June 6. —Messrs Sanderson and Co. report that the better sentiment shown since the Whitsuntide Holiday has been further accentuated. While the movement has been largely due to purchases for purely speoulative account, there has been a very steady daily demand from consumers in all European
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  • 1103 9 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST. E E »3 NAMES 2 .2 a® 2 A an t- RUBBER [Dollar.] S e 8 c 8 o Allenby Rubber Co 1 20 1 25 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 25 1 40 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2 12| 2 17$ Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 13
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    • 61 9 THE PINANG GAZETTE List of Places where the Gazette can be bought at 15 cents. Local. Railway Book Stalls. Victoria Pier. Logan’s Archway E. O. Hotel. Runnymede Hotel. Messrs. Look Bros., Co., Penang Road. Outstations. Federal Rubber Stamp, Taiping do do I P° h do do P. Buntar. do do
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    • 17 9 Shorthand Rapid Course, at $3 each or $3.30 post free, stocked by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd.
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  • 475 10 London, June 6. —The market on Triday closed at a decline of 55s to 60s. Closing quotations on Monday were practically unaltered. At the end of the week trading conditions with America and other consuming centres were quiet, so that the publication of statistics barely so good
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  • 272 10 The Directors of Rubber Estates of Krian, Ltd., report for the year ended 31st December, 1922, that the net profit for the year, after writing off the sum of £731 12s. 9d. for depreciation on buildings, machinery, Ac., amounted to £3,371-0-7, Brought forward from previous year
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  • 98 10 A Press communique issued by Mr. W. B. Cotton, District Magistrate of Mizapore, gives what is believed to be a complete list of the victims in th. Mizapore boating tragedy. It gives the names of six villagers, while two dead bodies were recovered unidentifiable. Twenty-four passengers and a
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  • 455 10 S. GEORGE THE MARTYR. (Church of England.) sth Sunday, after Trinity, July 1. —7.45 a.m. Litany, 8 a.m. Matins. 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion, 10.30 a.m. Matins (Chinese), 5 p.m. Children’s Service, 6 p.m. Evensong. Hymn 273. Ps XXIX 110. Ps XXX 113. Magnificat 122, Nunc Dimittis 123. Hymns
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  • 189 10 Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 n«>m. Cloves 120.00 sellers Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings no stocks Nutmegs 42.00 sellers Coconuts per 1.000 46.00 sellers Copra Snndried 10.75 buyers Rattans 11.20 sellers Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1 15.00 per bag do do
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    • 386 10 1 COUID NOT SLEEP WTHTTCHING Spots All Over Face, Back andLimbs.CuticuraHealed. “My face came all out in little spots which grew bigger and bigger and gradually spread all over my back and limbs. They were of a wet nature and my face was disfigured. I could not sleep with the
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    • 892 10 BANKS. ommbhm» 0808 «808 Winn. <BB T •ssrssJT OF ppirr RFBITCFD I (Incorporated in England.) I Authorised Capital non Subscribed Capital LJOO ,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Undivided Profits 1,352,105 Board of Directors. Sir R. J. Black Bart, (Chairman), J. M. gg Ryrie Esq., H. Melvill Simons, Esq., P.
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  • 516 11 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, June 30, 1923. cts Government Mutton— Head, sheep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.20 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 40 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Kidney pair 30 Feet the four 50 Mutton— Head,
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    • 282 11 I AN ELEGANT I SMOKING I I MIXTURE. I I I (WL m °faWjWixfare H J A SPECIALITY I FOR CONNOISSEURS, j 1 Stocked by—UNITED TRADING Co. 1 g HOONG KEE Co. g Send to the Agents tor a free sample tin. »♦■< KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., I 1 PENANG. Z.
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    • 76 11 When a man asserts his di&beliei in advertising, ask him whose soap he uses, whose beverages he drinks In nine cases out of ten they will be advertised articles, and though he states that he has not changed bis taste for years it proves not so much that he is
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    • 198 11 n I* Il A .jJ UttUh Edinburgh Castle 811 U' E jkvr 'iwk i n 0 D I STANDFAST Famous in song and story, handed down gUft in romance and traditions from the dim years of long ago— like u Standfast InH Scotch Whisky it embodies all that is best
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    • 1406 12 "Zq LLOYD TRIESTINO CANADIAN PACIFIC THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE) S.N. COMPANY. STEAMSHIPS. LIMITED. INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. I (Incorporated in Italy.) (Incorporated in England). HOMEWARD HOMEWARD SAILINGS. “"V" *TEIRESIAS July 5 London. Rotterdam and Dunkirk. FIRST CLASS. MACHAON 11 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. rom £l2O Connecting with Canadian Pacific CYCLOPS
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    • 640 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INDU AND APCAR LINES; (Companies Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government) P. O. SAILINGS. LONDON—FAR EASTERN SERVICE" From London Due Penang. To Marseilles London Leave Pen about L abont c KASHMIR July 6 DELTA j
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