Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 October 1927
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1927-10-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 238. VOL. LXXXV. MONDAY. 17th OCTOBER, 1927. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement399 1927-10-17 1 OSAKA Co., 233, Penang Road, PENANG. The Cheapest Place For Novelties, Toys, Earthenware, Decorative Materials, Etc. Ifliiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiminmmiiiiiiiniiiiiimiri IJ» COCKTAILS SA IY FIRST tPW ‘A TRUE SAYING’ t t 1 t i J f i TAKE OUT A i \d-TH»uf cocl<r t’ L i :fO Elo! 4o MOTOR UNION t WS»cs!399 words
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Advertisement21 1927-10-17 1 T. NAGATA I BROTHERS i; DENTISTS, i: J Deb Office: Next to the tfispnarr!; kutii Office 2, Leitt SM. I J21 words
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Article638 1927-10-17 2 Possibilities of Atlantic Relay Stations. The successes recently attained in ocean flying have stirred the imagination of the public to the possibilities of future development in this direction. It is realised that the presence of relay stations on the route across the Atlantic would greatly facilitate the638 words
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Advertisement1490 1927-10-17 2 POSITION VACANT. FOR SALE. NOTICES. Wanted: Nurse companion for 14 H. P. Hillman Car De Luxe, SOUND POSTAL TRAINING. Hyinvalid lady. Apply to Box No. 511, 1926 Model, low mileage, Owner driven, giene, Sanitary Inspection and Engmeerc/o Pinang Gazette. What offers Apply to Box No. 507, ing, Building, Booking, English.1,490 words
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Advertisement87 1927-10-17 2 THE “SIMPLEX” PATENT BACK LIGHT, which is a combination number plate and rear light for Motor ehicles, is the acme of perfection, and shows a Clear Number by day and an evenly illuminated number by night. LEKiSLaXKzJI s top 1 —nH MODEL “A” $2O. J- BS/liWa 1 2 J c87 words
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Advertisement335 1927-10-17 2 j j MilkWel ..fiiifflrn if you canno t feed Baby yourself .j K ive him the next best thing—Cow 'A an 1 Gate Milk Food. Everything de- V, priids ou ibe start in life yoQ g j ve y° ur is the time to i lay the foundation of Baby’s335 words
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Article271 1927-10-17 3 Count’s Stories of Modern Cures. Relics, principally letters, said to have been written by Joan of Arc, are claimed by a descendant of her brother, now in London, to possess miraculous healing powers. The man who claims to have witnessed two cases of miracu'ous cure is271 words
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Article535 1927-10-17 3 MIDNIGHT COMEDY IN PLYMOUTH STREET. The following comedietta which was enacted in a Plymouth street near the Hoe, served to entertain the party waiting for Captain Courtney’s departure. Mr. Hosmer, his passenger had a penchant for indulging in strolls, at odd moments. He left the hotel535 words
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Advertisement446 1927-10-17 3 FEEL FIT AND FRESH /O\ IN THE EVENING 111;: I /><»4.l I T WITHOUT pz-- r Z> sanatogen OQ/o fatigue T *5 yj~~~ SANAT3GEN 20£ fatigue X /-A i I I Scientific experiments showing the sician (See Medical Echo, Jan, 1925). degree of fatigue resistance under The gain in physical446 words
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Advertisement251 1927-10-17 3 IB '■j Peoples 'Favourites L j Columbia I J 9219 Layton and Johnson Medley of Songs i' <■ 4400 {c?j. B u Tfor the Moon and J^nBou f Vtu Tellin the Bees VO iSubie’s F-Iltr 4407 Golden Gate U Wish I Had My Old Girl ?4408 J Sonth Wind >1251 words
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Article392 1927-10-17 4 COMEDY AT THE ST. LEGER. I’m Lord Astor’s Wife.” Urgent Appeal To Policeman. Lady Astor and her daughter had a most amusing adventure at Doracaster races, when they were temporarily refused admission to the saddling enclosure. As soon as Lord Astor’s filly Book Law had passed392 words
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Article333 1927-10-17 4 It is thought by some scholars that these beautiful and rapturous second—or even first —century Odes were sung at the Baptism of Catechumens in the EarlyChurch, and it is with a similar object that these translations have been attempted—i.e., that they may serve as hymns at Confirmations and333 words
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Advertisement375 1927-10-17 4 MigiliimiimnlL ...j- h 111 Mi I -111 111 111 ■■llli Debility Waning Nerve Force! If you feel you are losing nervous vigour, take Dr. Cassell’s Tablets. They will give you back your tone and strength and enable you to face life with brisk and manly fortitude. The ravages of the375 words
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Advertisement117 1927-10-17 4 F r "rUte Jit WAgt > JI ipT."’ ’“W WOinWI .-t Catch my throat? Never! and they’re consistently good. The CORK-TIPPED Cigarette of this GENERATION MADE IN LONDON MADE SPECIALLY TO PREVENT SORE THROATS by CARRERAS LTD. SOLE AGENTS —HUTTENBACH LAZARUS <& SONS LTD.. KUALA-LUMPUR. I I ROBINSON RUBBER MACHINES117 words
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TO-DAY’S SPORTING NEWS.
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1368 1927-10-17 5 League Tables Up-To-Date. The following are the results of the matches played at Home on Saturday, together with League Table positions DIVISION 1. Arsenal 2 Leicester C. 2 Aston Villa 4 Sunderland 2 Birmingham 3 Middlesboro’ 2 Burnley 2 Portsmouth O Bury 3 West Ham U.1,368 words
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Article485 1927-10-17 5 ’Quins Beaten Again. WELSH DUEL WON BY LLANELLY The weather was fine, and the ground! dry. for Saturday’s Rugby matches. Ie the Scottish International Trial Match the Scotland XV proved much too strong, foi the South side and rattled up thirty-six points without reply. The Club485 words
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Article153 1927-10-17 5 CESAREWITCH STEWARDS CAUTION G. RICHARDS. Brookland’s Light Cab Race. The Cesarewitch Stewards investigated a complaint against Gordon Richards, last season’s champinn jockey, who rode Saint Reynard, that he seriously interfered with Eagle’s Pride, the winner of the race. Richards was severely cautioned. ROAD WALKING RACE. There were153 words
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Article327 1927-10-17 5 Reuter. THE NEED OF SUPERVISION. LADY DOCTOR’S CAREFULLY PREPARED PLAN. London, October 16. A sensational statement has been made by the ‘‘News of the World” that the channel swim alleged to have been accomplished by Mona McLennan (Doctor Dorothy Logan) on October 11, was a hoax.Reuter. - 327 words
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Article159 1927-10-17 5 FASHION THAT HAS INJURED TRADE. The injury caused to the Bradford dress goods trade by tbe persistent fashion in short dresses is well known at Home. Now comes a complaint from the jewellery trade. It was made by a large manufacturer of jewellery. The short skirt and159 words
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Article182 1927-10-17 5 £200,000 FOR A SLICE OF PICCADILLY. The ground lease of tbe famous triangular site, sometimes called the hub of the world, on which stands the London Pavilion Theatre in Piocadilly-circus, is for sale. The price mentioned is £200,000. Mr. Frederick Hutter, who died last182 words
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Article329 1927-10-17 5 FINAL DAY’S RESULTS. FAVOURITES HOLD THEIR OWN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 15. The autumn meeting of the Selangor Turf Club came to a successful conclusion to-day. The attendance exceeded that of the previous days and included H. H. the Sultan of Perak and suite,329 words
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Article76 1927-10-17 5 S. 0. C. HEAVILY DEFEAT DUKE’S. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 17. On Saturday the Singapore Cricket Club beat the Dukes by 41 pts. to 8. The Dukes had only arrived from Borneo in the morning. The club threequarters and halves were largely responsible for the large76 words
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Article35 1927-10-17 5 Reuter. CHALLENGER FORCES TWO DRAWS. Buenos Aires, October 16. The 13th and 14th games in the Chess Chauipionsh’o series between Capablanca and Alekhine were both drawn. Alekhine leads by 3 games to 2.Reuter. - 35 words
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Article505 1927-10-17 5 Excellent Gilbert and Sullivan Performance. A large and most enthusiastic audience extended an unmistakablewelcome to the Taiping Amateur» at the Town Hall on Saturday on the occasion of their Gilbert and Sullivan performance in aid of the local Y.W.C.A. funds. Many to whom the familiar music brought505 words
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Article242 1927-10-17 5 Singapore, Monday, October 10. His Excellency the Governor attended by Mt. J. Huggins, Private Secretary and Captain G. N. Macartney, Aide-de-Camp,. presided at the Legislative Council Meeting. His Excellency decorated the Hon’blq Mr. Song Ong Siang with C.B.E. Lady Clifford, C.B.E. and Mr. A. CAldecott, C.B.E. acted242 words
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Article1645 1927-10-17 6 Banvard Company arrived in K-/ Penang, yesterday, by the s.s. Elephanta from Rangoon, fresh from their latest triumphs and all fit and well. The nlny selected for to-night is Katja the Dancer, from Daly’s theatre. The show will commence promptly at 9 30 p.m. and members of1,645 words
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Article427 1927-10-17 6 MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES NINE TIMES. London, October 17. The death has occurred of Major-Gene-ral Sir William Grant MacPhereon. We take the following from Who’s Who” Maj >r Gen. Sir William (Grant). K. C. M. G., er 1918; C. B 1915; C. M. G. 1902; Col. Commandant R.427 words
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Article86 1927-10-17 6 EARLY MORNING DEPARTURE BY CAR. Paris, October 16. Mr. Rakowsky has departed secretly for Berlin. He left in the dark at six in the morning in a motor car apparently because his intention to take French leave was frustrated by the fact that all the sleeping cars86 words
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Article251 1927-10-17 6 L NE BLOCKED NEAR KUALA LUMPUR. Southern Mails Held Up. Owing to a washout on the permanent way very close to Kuala Lumpur, between Segambut and Kepong Railway Stations, the night mail train from Kuala Lumpur did not arrive in Ipoh on Saturday morning and no southern251 words
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Article590 1927-10-17 6 Toddy Shop Keeper’s Sentence Quashed. WELD QUAY GAMBLING. THE only business in the Supreme Court to-day was the hearing of three criminal appeals, before Mr. Justice Prichard. Lira Hock Choon appealed against a fine of $lOO passed on him by Mr. S. N. King in the Penang Police590 words
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Article144 1927-10-17 6 H VROLD LLOYD.” Have yon ever stopped to consider how vitally important it is that all of ns should laugh occasionally It is just as necessary for our wellbeing to laugh as it is to exercise, or to eat, for that matter. This, at least, is the opinion144 words
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Article84 1927-10-17 6 Owen Nares the popular English actor is appearing in that well known play I “Brown S igar” at the Theatre Royal tonight. He is supported by a company of stars inc'uding Miss Lilian Hall-Davis, who is well known and remembered by I her excellent characterization of “1’ Pagliacci.”84 words
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Advertisement63 1927-10-17 6 The Directors of Rahman Hydraulic Tin Ltd., regret to inform Shareholders that, owing to an unfortunate breakdown in ihe new aerial ropeway, the extended miring operations under the major part of the Hydro-Electric Scheme will be cur ailed, so far as can be estimated at present, for approximately thred months.63 words
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Advertisement775 1927-10-17 6 New Advertisements. municipal notice. VACANT. /..segment List 1928. Notice is hereby given that the Ass Required by a Firm of Accountants ment List conta ning the annual valua? 8 Book keeper with a thorough know- of and rates to be levied on all hou n ledge of Accounts. Apply giving775 words
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Advertisement216 1927-10-17 7 ECONOMy Z s' s\ %f t* s' «*•> > HHISSi *^x x IfiasßOg*gL <o* M 1 IB sfQsssas To b® 1 r»i e"* 1 7 --r >,a *»*Z^*^** Sl 'J cpt duced prices I C«^ V best quality. MV /q G B a Y^feO'??■" > S x^ cA K r**216 words
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Article434 1927-10-17 8 Some four years ago, if we recollect aright, the motoring community in Penang, agitated unsuccessfully in favour of a drastic reduction in the price of motor spirit. Since that time the price of the spirit has fluctuated, but to an extent which has been so small434 words
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Article452 1927-10-17 8 We are living in an age of noise and nerves; and dwellers in cities are suffering from a disturbance of the nervous system which will have to be checked before the new ailments which have been added by noise to the ills that fl sh is heir452 words
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Article97 1927-10-17 8 The annual distribution of prizes at the Penang Free School will take place on Friday, October 21st at 11 a.m. at the school. Mrs. Spronle has kindly consented to give away the prizes. The Hon’ble the Resident Councillor will presiie. All parents of boys and97 words
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Article1409 1927-10-17 8 J? Jiotable fcook oj Memoirs. ANECD3TES OF THE VICTORIAN ERA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, September 22. “Under Three Reigns, 1860-1920 by the Hon. Mrs. Gell. (Kegan Paul, 12 s. 6 d.). Mrs. Gell, who is Lord Midleton s sister and married Philip Lyttelton Gell, has given us1,409 words
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Article58 1927-10-17 8 After having escaped from i>o 1 dy, within the jurisdiction of la’P about a year, Lee S>oi, a lin Ay tM answered to descriptions rOC9 v in Penang Polic®, has been arr 1 Penang. Kin* He was charged before r in the Penang Police Court this58 words
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Advertisement178 1927-10-17 8 si G A awIMI *ai |A£-A l fch<J|jsB^jj§fe., *>&' are demanded even in the Club. Smokers of taste instinctively insist upon STATE EXPRESS No. 555 Cigarettes —the comfort from home that is always consistent in quality year in and out. S T ft TE ss LUTi ii-Ui PEWARE of Che»P178 words
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Advertisement56 1927-10-17 8 "ID. £r> O.” Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every other Sunday. (SX3£X£SXSa3X3XEEXB 0 I X o i^o 8i am l ‘‘THE f i QUEEN OF K TABLE WATERS.” 11l 1 Sole Agents I 3 Katz Bros., Ltd.56 words
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Advertisement47 1927-10-17 8 Mrs. Scales: Does your expect you to 0 Naturally Not! him?” M Mrs. Fins: Ob no. John’s been married bef >re. first Sister-in-Law (seeing baby f£ g time) “Oh, J‘CKSafety First. got her mother plexion.” Jack (the father) Then forg'» o sake don’t let her swallow it47 words
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Miscellaneous24 1927-10-17 8 TIDE TABLES. To-day. High Water, Low Water. 3.54 a.m. 10.56 a.m. 4.42 p.m. 10.29 p.m. To MORROW 4.34 a.m. 12 Noon. 9.2 p.m. Midnight.24 words
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Obituary364 1927-10-17 8 DEATH. At the General H >spital. Penang, on Saturday, the 15th instan\ John Graham Grant, New Columbia Estate, Sitiawan, F. M. S. Aged 31 years. OBITUARY. MR. JOHN GRAHAM GRANT. It is with very deep regret that we record the death on Saturday, October 15, 1927, of Mr. John Graham364 words
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959 1927-10-17 9 Formation Of New Base. Extensive Cruise To Take Twelve Months. Important Aviation Experiment. Four Royal Air Force flying boats left Plymouth to day on a 'Cruise to Singapore and Australia. The cruise, which will cover twenty five thousand miles, will occupy over twelve(Rugby Radio Service.); —Reuter. - 959 words
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27 1927-10-17 9 64 YEARS OF AGE. (Rugby Radio Service). London, October 16. Sir Austen Chamberlain, the British Foreign Secretary, celebrates his sixtyfourth birthday to day.(Rugby Radio Service). - 27 words
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Article18 1927-10-17 9 —Reuter. Peking, October 17. It is officially stated that the Fengtien forces have re-captured Kalgan.— Reuter.—Reuter. - 18 words
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Article80 1927-10-17 9 ,—Reuter. FASCIST ORGAN’S THREE CONDITIONS. Rome, October 16. In reply to the Observatore Romano's suggestion for solving the Roman Question,” the Popolo di Roma, the leading Fascist organ, lays down three conditions of agreement —firstly, no concession from the Italian State without a previous understanding with the,—Reuter. - 80 words
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272 1927-10-17 9 —Reuter. FORMERLY CHANG TSO LIN’S ADVISER. MAN WHO WON SHANGHAI CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKE. OWNER OF GULF GORGIA. An extraordinary story of the disappearance of General Frank Sutton, the former military adviser to Chang-tso-Lin, is reported from British Columbia. After a long search he was found—Reuter. - 272 words
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Article132 1927-10-17 9 —Reuter. TO TH IC WOMEN OF CHINA. London, October 15. The Women’s International League states that two women from Europe and one from America will leave very shortly on a mission of friendship and goodwill on behalf of Western women to the women of China. The—Reuter. - 132 words
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52 1927-10-17 9 —Reuter. 80,000 OPERATIVES AFFECTED. Berlin, Ostober 16. A message states that 80,000 miners in the central German coal fields are striking to-morrow on the question of wag 3 B. If the strike is prolonged electricity in Berlin and in large parts of central Germany will—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article255 1927-10-17 9 Big Business Transacted. ONE FIRM BOOKS ORDER FOR £175,000. ONE DAY’S ATTENDANCE—4S,94O. Nearly 46,000 people visited the Motor Show at Olympia on Saturday—a record in attendances for this exhibition. Big business was done, one firm receiving an order for £175,000 worth of cars, and another firm255 words
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Article107 1927-10-17 9 t. Reuter. MODERNIST DOCTRINES. London, October 16. Tbe Modernist doctrines of Bishop Barnes, which have recently offended a number of more orthodox churchmen, led to a painful scene in St. Paul’s Cathedral. Bishop Barnes was mounting the pulpit to deliver a sermon when a mbed clergyman,t.—Reuter. - 107 words
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Article43 1927-10-17 9 ,—Reuter. SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT. Cologne, October 16. Experiments of putting 3rd class sleepers on certain main lines have been so successful that the authorities have decided to extend the facility immediately and ultimately to provide 3rd class sleepers throughout the country.-,—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article35 1927-10-17 9 —Reuter. FACILITATING TRADE TREATIES. Wellington, October 16, The House of Representatives passed the Customs Amendment Bill emoowering Minisiters to negotiate Trade Treaties with countries at present taking little of New Zealand’s products..—Reuter. - 35 words
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Advertisement43 1927-10-17 9 EDISON BELL “WINNER” GRAMOPHONE RECORDS. 10 inch. Double sided —$1 each. All Latest Musical Hits —Fox Trots. Bands* Hawaiian, Etc. Large Selection Sold by FRANKEL BROS., 16, Bishop Street, Penang, Singapore and Kuala Lumpu’*. Sole Agents for: —S. S., F. M. S., Siam,43 words
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Advertisement123 1927-10-17 9 Telephone 982-83. r- rx Hexagon’s Shape Choice Fancy Design. IN CJQ Pink,Jade and Primrose $2O-00. Plain White $B-00. Gold Line $ll-50. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd, (Incorporated in England.) PENANG, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. dlpM/J/ I Apply Sime, Darby Co., Ltd. For further particulars. BRASTAGI 4,800 Feet. A celebrated health resort.123 words
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Article1168 1927-10-17 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Leave has been granted to Mr. K V. J. La villa. Sir David Galloway has reported his return from leave. Mr. IL J. Farrer is to be a supernumary officer in Class I a M-C.S. Mr. J. A. Duthie returns to Singapore from Home by the Jlaruna Maru1,168 words
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Article372 1927-10-17 10 Picture and Description Through Space. The speed at which business can be transacted nowadays between the end? f the earth and, incidentally, the possibilities of the new Empire wireless co-operation have been demonstrated afresh during the last few days. In order that their latest372 words
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Article295 1927-10-17 10 ANOTHER SOONER THAN EXPECTED. Great Britain is to see another total eclipse of the sun forty-five years sooner than the scientists expected. It was stated at the time of the so'ar eclipse in June that there would be no opportunity of viewing another complete eclipse295 words
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Advertisement350 1927-10-17 10 I Grand Hotel Brastagi (4,800 FEET ABOVE SEA-LEVEL). *4* 4< TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: POSTAL ADDRESS: 4« Brastagi Hotel, Medan. Brastagi Hotel, Sumatra O. K. j Unique Health Resort Bracing Climate golf-tennis-riding i All Modern Comforts JW Electric Light Throughout. a Hot ard Cold Water Laid on. Excellent European Cuisine. f Distance350 words
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Advertisement62 1927-10-17 10 LABOUR ORDINANCE 1923 S.S. LABOUR CODE 1923 F.M.S EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABO p B are hereby reminded that assessment turns for the preceding quarter must sent to the Office of the Deputy p D troller of Labour, Penang, during t months of April, July, October January. Forma for the return62 words
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Article45 1927-10-17 11 manoeuvres at SELETAR, (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, October 17. The Singapore Volunteers engaged in successful manoeuvres at Seletar yesterday afternoon. His Excellency Major General Van Slraulxnzee (G. O. C. Malaya) was present and the manoeuvres were watched by a number of civilians.45 words
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Article67 1927-10-17 11 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, October 16. Parir, New York, 4.87/j Brussels, 34.97 Geneva, 25.25 Amsterdam, 12.10 U Milan, 89.125 Berlin. 20.4075; Stockholm, 18.085; Copenhagen, 18.175 Oslo, 18.51 Vienna, 34.515 Prague, 164 A Helsingfors, 193.20; Madrid, 27.36 Lisbon, 2r’<; Athens, 367 Bucharest, 783; Rio, Buenos Aires, 47i|; Bombay, l/s}«d(Rugby Radio Service.) - 67 words
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Article632 1927-10-17 11 United Traders, Limited. Penang, October 17, 1927. The Share Market was quietly steady at the beginning of the week until the big drop in Tin on Wednesday which brought out many sellers, and it is difficult at thia stage to forecast the trend of the marke’ for632 words
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Article76 1927-10-17 11 The following are the latest quotations for to-day Buyers. Sellers. Souths «76 .77 Rantau Prefs. 1.70 Norths 1.15 1.16 B. Padangs -50| .52s Pontianaks -22 .24 M. Consols. l.lB| Chenderiangs 17/6 18/6 Kuchais 2. 2.12i Tronohs 16/9 17 3 Kumuntings 17/6 18/Menglembu Prefs .29 .31 Taipings 1.19|76 words
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Article360 1927-10-17 11 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY AND CO.’S share list at 11 a-m. to-day Saturday. To-day. 30 0Q Shares. CQ 0Q CO 0Q SC. $O. c. c. Rubber (Dollar). Amalgamated 3.90 415 3.90 4.10 A. Hitam 3.70 3.90 3.70 3.90 ex Balgownie 2.90 3.10360 words
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Article117 1927-10-17 11 The following are our latest quotations To-day. Rubbers. Bn vers. Sellers. A. Moleks 2.00 2.10 Bukit K. B. .60 .65 B. Jelutongs .95 1.00 Glenealys 2.60 2.80 Kempas 7.00 7 50 M. Pindas 2 05 2.15 Tapahs 2.50 2.65 U. Malaccas 1.95 2.05 Tins. Batu Caves 1.25117 words
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Article103 1927-10-17 11 The following are our latest quotations To-day. Mining. Buyers. Sellers. Batu Caves 1.25 B. Padangs .52 .55 Hong Fatts 1.02 1.05 Huey Yots Prefs. 30/6 31/6 K. Lumpurs 33/3 34/3 Kuchais 2.10 2.15 Kinta Dredges 1.37 I.4'> Mambaus 134 1.37$ M. Consols 1.15 Norths 1.14 1.15 j103 words
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Article38 1927-10-17 11 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE). 8. R. Sheet 57J eta per pound*" per pl. $76 33 No. 1 Crepe 57 cts per pound"* per pl. $76/Steady. London 16fd New York 34 cts. gold. Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys)38 words
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Article35 1927-10-17 11 RUBBER PRICES. We beg to report that the Singapcie prices for Standard Ribbed Smokec Sheet for to iay are as follows Soot 57ic Nov./December Jan/March 60|c April/June 62c Remarks —Market Steady.35 words
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Article155 1927-10-17 11 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., the following prices. orOctober 15: Local. Singapore sold 175 tons at Penang 50 ton at sl33|. October 17: Singapore sold 125 tons at $133 Penang buyers no sellers at $132 75. The Kastem Smelting Co., Ltd:— London. October 15, spot £265.5s three months’155 words
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Article205 1927-10-17 11 The output of Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd., (two dredges) for the half month of October was b< urs run 539, cubic yards treated 58,000, total piculs 387.27, nett value $30,602.31. The output of Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging Ltd., for the half month of October was hours run205 words
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Article13 1927-10-17 11 The following are additional rubber outputs for September:— lbs. Brnas 22.35713 words
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Article150 1927-10-17 11 PENANG OCTOBER 17. 1927. Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom Cloves 70.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings 125.00 nom. Nutmegs 80s 100.00 nom. 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom. as on Copra Sundried $ll.BO buyers 14/10/27 Rattans 11.15 sale Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail150 words
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Article1136 1927-10-17 11 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. NAMES. 5 s o Jo CQ ac RUBBER [Dollar.] S c S c S e Allenby Rubber Co 2 70 2 80 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 2 ]o| 2 30 Amalgamated Malay Estates 3 90. 4 10 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 3 70* 3 90 ex1,136 words
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Advertisement303 1927-10-17 11 Jewellery Bargains. To introduce our Catalogue to every resident of this country and to prove the extraordinary value of our goods, we offer to send post paid to any address in the world, either of the following biatnond-like Brooches at the reduced prices shown, and we will enclose with every303 words
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Advertisement381 1927-10-17 11 The Hygienic Hair Dressing SALOON, 9, Argyll Road, Penang. Modern equipment for Quick and Smart Hair Dressing. ELECTRIC HAIR CLIPPERS USED. Charge 50 cts. only. LADIES HAIR Bobbed, Shingled or Bingled in the latest styles. Charge 50 cents only. FACE MASSAGE Treatment for Beauty Culture of the face. Special Electrical381 words
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Miscellaneous113 1927-10-17 11 u P G CROSS-WORDS COMPETITION. Solution of Puzzle No. 139. The following are the names of successful competitors Ist Prize (4B5O) Mr. K. E. Chem Bee. Penang. 2nd Prize ($2O) Mr. T.J. Appadurai, Ipoh. 3rd Prize ($10) Mrs. T. P. Khoo, Penang. Additional awards of $5 each to Miss D.113 words
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300 1927-10-17 12 —Reuter. SOVIET RUSSIA’S PLANS. INDUSTRIAL WORKERS DAY TO BE REDUCED. Leningrad, October 16. In connection with the forthcoming tenth anniversary of the Bolshevist revolution, the Second Session of the Central Executive Committee of the Soviet Republic opened at Uritzky Palace, M. Kalinin presiding over 632—Reuter. - 300 words
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155 1927-10-17 12 .—Reuter. DECREE GRANTED IN EDINBURGH. London, October 18. The well known cinema actress, Constance Talmadge, was granted a divorce in the Court Session at Edinburgh in an undefended action against Captain Alastair Mackintosh. Captain Alastair Mackintosh, whom she married in February last year, is her second.—Reuter. - 155 words
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170 1927-10-17 12 Reuter. SEVEN LIVES BELIEVED LOST. New York, October 16. The Besseggen was lying across the channel in New York harbour when, and in the darkness the Paris struck her amidships. Lifeboats were thrown from the davits, and there was no time for the passengersReuter. - 170 words
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Article47 1927-10-17 12 Reuter. MEMBER 3 OF OPERATIC COMPANY INJURED. Amsterdam, October 17. Seven persons, including members of the Dutch Operatic Company were seriously injured in a collision of two electric trains between Delft and Ryswyk. The pritna donna, Madame van Raalte and her husband narrowly tscaped.-Reuter. - 47 words
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Article186 1927-10-17 12 1,024,000 HOUSES SINCE 1918. TREMENDOUS HUSTLE IN GREAT BRITAIN. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, October 16. The official figures published to-day show that over one million houses have been built in England and Wales since the Armistice. The actual number is 1,024,000. Of these 269,000 were completed(Rugby Radio Service.) - 186 words
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180 1927-10-17 12 HIS HOPE OF A CENTRAL DOMINION. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, October 16. General Northey, who commanded the Northern Force in the East African Campaign in the late war, and was afterwards Governor of Kenya, was the guest of honour at a dinner celebrating that(Rugby Radio Service.) - 180 words
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Article138 1927-10-17 12 —Reuter. LONDON CHAMBER OF COMME RC E’S RESO LUT IO N. London. October 15. At a recent meeting of the Far Eastern Section of the London Chamber of Commerce, a resolution was unanimously passed, urging that in view of the disastrous results of handing over—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article63 1927-10-17 12 —Reuter. AMERICAN FINANCIAL ADVISER APPOINTED. Washington, October 16. Charles Dewey. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in charge of Fiscal Affairs, has accepted the post of Financial Adviser to the Polish government. A Warsaw message says that Mr. Dewey will be appointed to the board of the Bank—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article61 1927-10-17 12 LONDON LORD MAYOR’S PROCESSION. (Rugby Radio Service.) London. October 16. The central feature of the Lord Mayor’s procession on November 9, will be a pageant of shipping. It is intended to give the public a glimpse of all that shipping means to England and the Empire. Shipping(Rugby Radio Service.) - 61 words
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Article708 1927-10-17 12 Exports to U. S. That Can Be Spared. More than £500,000 worth of pictures and approximately £200,000 worth of other art treasures-*-old books, tapestry, and furniture—have been exported from this country to the United States during the past year. The season of art exportation is708 words
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Article48 1927-10-17 12 Monday 17th October 1027—Esplanade 6 to 7 p.m. 1. March Heroes All Bidgood 2. Waltz Pickaninny Blues Klickminu 3. Fox Trot Ain’t She Sweet Ager 4. Selection Vanity Fair Finck 5. One Step If Tears Could Bring \on Back To Me Johnson GOD SAVE THE KING.48 words
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533 1927-10-17 12 Alarm Caused by Landslides and Collapses. What is happening to the surface of Britain This question is being raised everywhere following a period in which scarcely a day passes without a landslide, a subsidence, or a building collapse being reported. Alarm has been caused by533 words
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Article117 1927-10-17 12 PENANG. OCTOBER 17. 1927. (By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 11/1 4 months’sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4 7/12 3 Documentary 2/4 9/32 Calcutta Demand Bank 153|'| 3 days’ sight Private 155| 3 Bombay Demand Bank 153’ 2 Madras Demand Bank 153| f-• 3 days’117 words
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Advertisement64 1927-10-17 12 Vaseline TRADE MARK PETROLEUM JELLY FOR WOUNDS If at all serious, use an approved antiseptic and dress with “Vaseline” Jelly. Brings comfort, eases pain, helps nature heal quickly. Look for the Trade Stark •‘Varehne'* rt i» your protection Chesebrough Mfg. Go-, Cons’d New York Londoo Montreal for ENVELOPES ii or64 words
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Advertisement638 1927-10-17 12 BANKS. HONGKONG AND BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hongkong.) Authorised Capital iM.m Issued and fully paid up 8» to»» Reserve Funds:— ■terliM •Over Starve Liability of Proprietors Head Office.—HONGKONG. W Branches and Agencies. Amoy, Bangkok, Batavia, Bombay, Cfcl cn uCanton, Colombo, Chefoo, Dairen, FoockfZ' Hankow, Hongkew, Harbin, Ksi p h 0638 words
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Miscellaneous113 1927-10-17 12 f Sweet but BROWN SUGAR iHggtaJp Owen nares o-rvcl WnfSffißHKjK/ LILIAN <CI3SESSS hall- Gee nowaic beauties ofEngloMU. HnMM mm w VINOLE PtU* >p»*ack umitvu M This Film is a British Production and its scenic effects are English Supported by Richard Holt in Going The Limit” AND Pleasures of the Rich.”113 words
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Article697 1927-10-17 13 Columbus, Balboa and Drake. The epic story of Jason and his fellow Argonauts, which describes their quest of the Golden Fleece, contains nothing more of romance than does the recital of the adventures of those bold spirits whose daring, skill, and hardihood, so ab!y697 words
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Advertisement278 1927-10-17 13 ideal c y PLETE l\ l I ffIALTINE J malt extract *4 ILK AMD EGGS insoluble granules ±3 British S Good Health is c S Real Wealth JF The most precious possession you can have is w* Good Health. A rich man who is always ill «y y is the278 words
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Advertisement162 1927-10-17 13 WOMEN S MALADIES. The ailments of women constitute almost a speciality in the practice of medicine. The feminine temperament is as much a factor in determining the treatment of these as is the feminine constitution. Tonicity is the clue to woman’s health and well-being. The blood and the nerves being162 words
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Advertisement295 1927-10-17 13 P»-O-|>lll|-(lU-tic gffiX 777appy BE happy one must be in good health. Tooth decay will ultimately cause general ill health. A clean tooth never /7',/ decays. Protect your teeth and general health. The Pro-phy-lac-tic Tooth Brush with its saw tooth bristles and tufted end will /f clean your teeth as no295 words
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Article99 1927-10-17 14 To-day’s Departures. Ghirbi for Pangkalan Brandan and Ayuthia for Asahan, Paneh and Belawan (Deli). mh Africa for Sing <pore, China and Japan. T Namsang for Singapore. China and Japan. Alipore for Colombo Bombay. Ampang for Pangkor, Lumut and Sitiawan. The following ships are in communication with the Wireless99 words
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Article484 1927-10-17 14 CLOSE DAILY except (Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated Malay States. Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parce’ Tost except where otherwise stated, close half-an hour earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption Of Night Mail Service The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) at 6 pm Parit484 words
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Advertisement490 1927-10-17 14 fJW'R.”'’» 11 1 A GENERAL' MOTORS PRODUCT MMaktL- K vr 1 oWwlB 'Z’&&a&SSB8BB& >'■ 'X' iJggpx) COMFORT IN EVERY WEATHER Symmetrical and well balanced in exterior lines, as well as affording a high degree of comfort and protection for its passengers, the Chevrolet Sedan is a splendid example of luxury490 words
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Advertisement44 1927-10-17 14 THE Shanghai Hotel, 90, Campbell Street, PENANG. The busiest locality in town. Every convenience and amusement close by. Four-storeyed building— Many rooms well-furnished and equipped with electric lights, fans and bells, water-pipes and basins. Efficient servants in attendance. CHARGES VERY MODERATE Telephone No. 1155.44 words
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Advertisement298 1927-10-17 14 The World’s OW Finest ll Ik I Tonic is especially welcome i IB in a trying climate /B Halls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE puts new life into those who are tired and depressed. It enriches the blood and every nerve, every function, feels the benefit. It braces up the298 words
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Article596 1927-10-17 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, October 17, 1927 Mutton— cts Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head beep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread M pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Lamb do 55 Suet596 words
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Advertisement153 1927-10-17 15 BLACK, GALVANISED AND STEAM W. I. TUBES and FITTINGS MADE BY Messrs. Stewarts and Lloyds Ltd., GLASGOW. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS AT New Greatly Reduced Prices, SOLE AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED, (Incorporated in the Strait*» Settlement». PENANG. 4 Head Office SINGAPORE, Branch.. at BANGKOK, IPOH, PENANG, MALACCA. SEREMBAN TAIPING and RANGOON.153 words
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Advertisement227 1927-10-17 15 LEA FRANCIS. Car of Elegance, Sufficiency, Economy, Over 100 jTwards. Come and have a Trial Run on the 10/Ĕ2 H.P. Four Seater, Four Speed Model Just Arrived-43 miles per Gallon. Adjustable Front Seats, Front Wheel Brakes and all other Accessories. Price $2,750. When once an owner of the LEA FRANCIS,227 words
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Advertisement1320 1927-10-17 16 ttit I imf" HAMBURG-AMER SKA lINIE THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. e^i N x c t iwn INTENDED SAILINGS FROM HUGO STINNES LINIEN WEEKLY SERVICE. LONDON AND N. CONTINENT- A n D PHILOUTETES Oct. 27 Marseilles. London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. DEUTSCH AUSTRALISCHE DJMPFCHIFFS GESELLSCHAFT. EUMAEUS Nov 3 London, Rotterdam and. Hamburg.1,320 words
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Advertisement602 1927-10-17 16 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co. under Sailings of steamers of the British contract with Hit Majesty’s Govern- India S. N. Co., Ltd. ment, London and Far East Mail Service. (Incorporated in England.) Outwards from602 words
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