Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 December 1927
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1927-12-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 287. VOL. LXXXV. FRIDAY, 16th DECEMBER, 1927. '"RICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement359 1927-12-16 1 HOCK SENG Co. Xos. 16 and 18 Beach Street, pENANG. General Merchants AND Commission Agents. Udress: Sens. PenaB 9- jff Ask the Sole a w IT* If /LuMJUIL tri T: D Don t Let Him Do It- F° r a Trial Run. Your Cook Probably Uses Local Price Complete $1,295.359 words
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Advertisement19 1927-12-16 1 ;i T. NAGATA BROTHERS DENTISTS. M Office: Next to.the Disjmrj 1; Mi Office 02. left SM, ;S ■UVJVWR 519 words
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759 1927-12-16 2 Architect’s Criticism. At a meeting of the Architectural Association at 35 Bedford square, London, Mr. Gilbert H. Jenkins, F.R.I B A., the President, in his address on “Modernism in Architecture,” said the apostles of th»new creed of “modernism’* in architecture were attempting to set up759 words
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Article89 1927-12-16 2 On November 25th the United Associations of Great Britain and France gave a dinner in honour of Mile. Leonie Vanhoutte, when Major Astor M. P. spoke. At the -risk of her life Mlle. Vanhoutte helped many British soldiers to escape from Belgium during the German occupation, and she89 words
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Article266 1927-12-16 2 notices HEW YEAR—MEETing Ijjj Fir,t Day, Saturday, 7th, J aß Second Day, Tuesday, I Oth, J anua j,, Third Day, Thursday, 12th. J anuary 19 Fifth Day, Tuesday, 17th, January 192 27 Race, for Horses. 6 Race, f„ f 9 Races for Penang Turf Club 1928 Griffins.266 words
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Advertisement1512 1927-12-16 2 POSITIONS VACANT. POSITIONS WANTED.AUCTION. Required Immediately,' as Clerk in Employment wanted by an efficient < QA f F Engineering Stores, a Chinese or Malay Stenographer-Typist also undertakes A.VvilVi.l youth who has passed the Junior Cam- any stenographic and typewriting work bridge Local Examination. Apply Box after office hours. First class1,512 words
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Advertisement292 1927-12-16 2 NOnCES. V. N. RAJOO, Licensed Surveyor, 41, Cross Street, Bukit Mertajam, (Retired Government Surveyor 25 years’ experience). Undertakes to do any Surveying and Levelling work anywhere. Cnarges moderate. 2365—17-12 Runnymede Hotel. Boxing Night and New Year’s Eve. Fancy Evening Dress Optional. Latest Novelties. Table reservations in Advance. Dancing Until 1292 words
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Advertisement90 1927-12-16 2 Please Remember Our Policy! Do Well, Let Others Talk." As for Electric Lights, whenever and wherever you require them to be installed, we would earnestly ask you to consult US. LIANG CO., 438, Penang Road, 239, Magazine Road and 179, Campbell Street, TEMPOMRT LIGHTING OUR SPECMIUTT. Telephone No. 1045 with90 words
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Article388 1927-12-16 3 WAR ON FOOT HOGS.” White Lines on Pavements. A WALKERS* Code of the road and pavement—with white lines in front of shops within which people must stand for orderly shopgazing —designed to speed up the walker, was advocated by Mr. Mervyn O’Gorman in an address before388 words
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Article394 1927-12-16 3 Messrs. James F. Hutton Co.. Ltd., Manchester, reported on November 23, as follows: Cotton fluctuations this week have left values very much where they were and there has been little new to alter the outlook. The official United S’ates Govern ment ginning figures of 10,899,000 Bales394 words
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Article485 1927-12-16 3 LETTERS OF AN ENGLISH OFFICER. “Very Good Fun.” A remarkably interesting series of 39 letters covering practically the entirv period of the War of the American Revoln tion, was included in a sale at Messrs. Hodgson’s, London. The letters were al) written with one exception, to485 words
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Article260 1927-12-16 3 K <RL’S PROMISE TO A BRITISH CAPTAIN. How the Emperor Karl, when a prisoner on board a British warship, wrote out his parole not to attempt to escape is one of the most interesting disclosures by the Austrian doctor. Dr. Erich John, from the private diary placed260 words
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Advertisement126 1927-12-16 3 PRITCHARD’S FOR XMASJIFTS. In both our Union and Beach St. premises we have a wonderful selection of Novelties from which to make choice. Gifts for Ladies Silver and Enamel Trinkets, Handbags, Jewellery, Watches, Etc., Embossed Leather Goods, Fitted Dressing Cases, Perfumery, (Coty, Houbigant, Dubarry, Yardley, Etc.) Gold Mounted Fountain Pens126 words
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Advertisement8 1927-12-16 3 MASSAGE! MASSAGE!! MISS YOSHIKO No. 142-M, Burmab Road.8 words
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Advertisement214 1927-12-16 3 i Xi I 1 TO DAYS NEW DANCES “ME «no MY SHADOW” 2» Fox Trot, played by the Columbians on one side, gk and “Honolulu Moon” Waltz, presented by Clicquot Club Eskimos, both with Vocal Chorus, is record value. You must these THE KNICKBOCKERS. mi 9 Cheeks Fvx Trot 4214 words
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Miscellaneous120 1927-12-16 3 THE IDEAL HOME CINEMA. Pathe “Baby Cine (Product of Patbe of France.) a PROJECTOR: $6O Greatest simplicity and cheapest Home Cine in the world. Library films always in stock. Bring the scr-en stars in your home CAMERA:SSO.- «>«* (3.5 anastigmat lens) This small Movie Camera, satisfies the amateur Cinematographer’s every120 words
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Advertisement206 1927-12-16 4 ,i i I yifeS fr£' mJ y U< j'iSS x dffiWf X J !F rlww w ira, lll i I P".■ ■i*.-/-SHlTlliwiH «Bt a >- -4« fc- CM < x.^xjS <1 BBWIiffIII iVi s£?B^B£S2$ 1 &|fmi g|i|| PAR FUMERi eUff O •jr^ v vffe >' <.y 3’' Qi Y ■•■'„'•>,206 words
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Article2016 1927-12-16 5 Impressive Ceremony At The Cathedral. There was an excellent gathering at the Singapore Cathedral on Wednesday evening for the third enthronement which has been held in St. Andrew’s Cathedral, when the Rt. Rev. Basil Coleby Roberts was enthroned as Bishop of Singapore. There have been only two enthronements2,016 words
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Article254 1927-12-16 5 STRANGE CRAFT IN SINGAPORE HARBOUR, Some astonishment was created in the Singapore harbour when a eraft of strange and som.ewhat humorous appearance emerged from a Tanjong Rhu slipway and threaded its way among the shipping to the quay opposite the Shipping Office. It was built on254 words
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Article260 1927-12-16 5 i SEVENTEEN CHINESE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.Before Col. Hope-Falkner, the Coro ner’s enquiry into the death of a Chinese who succumbed as the result of arsenic poisoning, administered in his soup, was commenced on Wednesday, says the Malaya Tribune. Inspector Kemp conducted the case. It will be recalled260 words
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Advertisement588 1927-12-16 5 New Advertisements. FOR SALE. One Baby Austin (second-hand) iqo,s Mode), in good running conditj'on owner driven, and fitted with Ralloon Tyree. Price $7OO or nearest offer. Apply» Chief Clerk» Kuala Mnda Rnbber Estates, Limited, Sungei Patani. NOTICES. Idris Hydraulic Th, Limited. (liscrrporacted mb England). Advice has been received by cable588 words
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Advertisement317 1927-12-16 5 jncompaiaMy soft w jM h yf If u WBWt'ut uP 1 FACE POWDER. ft K Of a Fairylike fineness with the exquisite 91 perfume of the rose, ASHES OF ROSES face (I K powder imparts a magical bloom and freshness vu JJ to the complexion. Equally alluring is the N317 words
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Article1619 1927-12-16 6 HIRD class (deck) tickets by the British India line from P?nnng to Madras and other Indian ports unlike the first and second class tickets, which have the amount ot the fare printed or written on them, give to intimation as to what the fare is and the1,619 words
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Article456 1927-12-16 6 Chinese Robbers Convicted. BENGALI RECEIVES $5O REWARD. BEFORE Mr. J. S. W. Arthur, in the Prnang District Court today four Chinese named Teoh Chan. Lee Ah Pong, Cheah Ah Pang and Loo Kow Woh were charged with robbery of property valued at $3l, at 5> Kampong Green Lane456 words
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44 1927-12-16 6 $4,000 INVOLVED. Low Choo Guan, a clerk employed al the Government Monopolies, was sen' fenced to six months imprisonment by Mr. J. S. W. Arthur in the Penang District Court yesterday, for criminal breach of trust in respect of $4,000.44 words
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Article70 1927-12-16 6 P.C.C. v. DARUL AIHSAN FOOTBALL CLUB. The following have been selected to represent th? P.C.C. (Whites) on Monday, at 5 p.m. sharp, on the Esplanade J. Wilkinson R. C. Bishop and F. V. Duckworth W. P. Day-Dewdney, P. N. Knight and Capt. E. C. Prattley W. F. Fletcher,70 words
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Article21 1927-12-16 6 CLOSING DATE. The Entries for the next January Lawn Tennis Tournament close on Saturday, the 7ih January, 1928.21 words
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Article31 1927-12-16 6 Reuter. NARROW VICTORY FOR CHARLTON ATHLETIC. London, Decemberls. In the re-played cup match at Kettering, the home side were defeated by Charlton Athletic by two goals to one.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article236 1927-12-16 6 Delightful Cabaret Show. TO-NIGHT.—‘BONI SOIT.” IT is regrettable that the Charles Chamier Cabaret Company which opened a short season at the Town Hall last night is to-night giving its farewell performance. One would have hked to have seen a good deal more of this talented company,236 words
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Article149 1927-12-16 6 (To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.} Sir, Sympathiser points out in last night’s Pinang Gazette, the urgency for the provision of bathing sheds at the Waterfall Hill Temple for the large number of its devotees and I hope that the Hindu Endowrmnts Board will attend to it immediately.149 words
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Article161 1927-12-16 6 Sir, Observer s remarks regarding the walls of Renong Ground being kept clean by the authorities at the advice of th? Pinang Gazette and his appreciation of the work of the Pinang Gazette are appropriate. In addition to. that, I have to re cor I my appreciation of161 words
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Article218 1927-12-16 6 Sir, —The watering of the ashes which come from the rice mills in Sungei Pinang village has been started to a 'certain extent, but the method of watering is bad. j Three pipes are placed vertically tied •to three poles right in the centre of the218 words
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Advertisement18 1927-12-16 6 The Band of the S. S, President Adams will play for to-night’s dance at the E. O. Hotel.18 words
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Advertisement303 1927-12-16 6 C(ohe Charm youthful Complexion charm of youth and beauty, so envied by all is readily obtainable by the constant use of Endorsed by charming *lond' s Vanishing Cream and cultured women of protects the skin from the many lands, these Two effects of exposure to sun Creams together provide an303 words
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Article256 1927-12-16 7 await further reports.”— Rugby Radio Service. Rumanian Incident. QUESTIONS RAISED IN PARLIAMENT. CONTRADICTORY STORIES. Questions were asked in the House of Commons regarding an incident in Rumania in zvhich an American citizen, Captain Keller, was beaten and stabbed\by rioters when he was attempting to protect fromawait further reports.”—Rugby Radio Service. – - 256 words
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Article136 1927-12-16 7 .—Reuter. MUSSOLINI ON THE CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP. Rome, December 15. Mussolini, reporting to the Cabinet as regards the Franco Italian relations, in the light of the Franco-Yugo-Slav and ItaloAlbanian Treaties, said that he believed that a cordial and durable understanding with France was not only possible and desirable,.—Reuter. - 136 words
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75 1927-12-16 7 Rugby Radio Service. INSPECTION OF THE K. 0. Y. L. I. London, December 15. Vhe Duchess of York made her first inspection of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, of which she was appointed Colonel in-Ohief last August, at Alderehot. The weather was bitterlyRugby Radio Service. - 75 words
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Article74 1927-12-16 7 —Reuter. LOAN FROM AMERICA. Berlin, December 15. The Director General of the German Xate Railways is negotiating with the Agent-G< neral of Reparations Payment regardmg the flotation in America of a loan uon,COO,000 for development purposes also to meet the heavy additional increase in the salaries—Reuter. - 74 words
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198 1927-12-16 7 —Rugby Radio Service. SIGNED AT LONDON. TO BE PUBLISHED AS PARLIAMENTARY PAPER. SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS. A revised Treaty, regulating the relations between Great Britain and Iraq, was (signed at the Colonial Office yesterday by the Hon. W. G A. Ormsby-Gore, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for—Rugby Radio Service. - 198 words
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Article243 1927-12-16 7 Rugby Radio Service. —Reuter. HON. VICTOR BRUCE IN AN ACCIDENT, London, December 15, While driving his car in a snowstorm last night in the ten days endurance test at Mont I’Hery, the Hon. Victor Bruce met with an accident from which he escaped unhurt. The earRugby Radio Service.; .—Reuter. - 243 words
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Article54 1927-12-16 7 —Reuter. EIGHTY CHILDREN MISSING. Quebec, December 15. At least thirty persons, including twelve children, are believed to have been incinerated in a fire which destroyed the Hospice of St. Charles. Later. Seventeen bodies have been recovered from the Hospice fire and there are possibly fifty dead. Eighty.—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article50 1927-12-16 7 —Rugby Radio Service. THE SOFT ANSWER. London. December 15. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, asked to consider the advisability of it fitting Pnminm Bonds as a means of raising revenue, said that no proposal would escape examiilation, "but it did not follow that any such proposal would survive.-—Rugby Radio Service. - 50 words
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Article316 1927-12-16 7 —Reuter. British Interference.” INDISCREET SPEECH BY GENERAL HLRTZOG. MAUDLIN THEORISTS. A so meivhat sensational speech by General Hertzog on the subject of native labour has created a feeling of apprehension in poli ical circles. He said that South Africa resented attempts from individuals overseas to interfere.—Reuter. - 316 words
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Article208 1927-12-16 7 an answer in the next few days.— Rugby Radio Service. London, December 15. The cruiser Cumberland hoisted her ennant at Chatham and is proceeding to China early in the new year. She is commanded by Captain A. L. Snagge and cost £1,905,000. She has a speed ofan answer in the next few days.— Rugby Radio Service. - 208 words
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Article64 1927-12-16 7 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, December 15. Paris, 124 New York. 4.88. H; Brussels, 34.90; Geneva, 25.28; Amsterdam, 12.07 Milan, 89-re Berlin, 20.44 Stockholm, 18.08 Copenhagen, Osin, 18.34|; Vienna. 34.59| Pragu*, 1641 Helsingfors, 193? Madrid, 29.26 I isbon, 2/? Athene, Bucharest. 790 Rin, s|| Buenos Air°e, 47 h Bombay,(Rugby Radio Service.) - 64 words
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Article101 1927-12-16 7 position he has held until now. Rugby Radio Service. Mr. James McNeill Appointed. HIGH COMMISSIONER IN LONDON. London, December 15. It is officially announced that H. M. the King has approved the appointment of Mr. James McNeill as Governor General of the Irish Free State, inposition he has held until now.—Rugby Radio Service. - 101 words
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60 1927-12-16 7 Reuter. PROSPECTING PROHIBITED FOR A YEAR. Cape Town, December 15. The Government Gazette notifies the prohibition of all diamond prospecting on Crown and private lands for a year from December 16. Sir Abe Bailey, interviewed, approving the decision, declared that the diamond industry was in aReuter. - 60 words
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Article161 1927-12-16 7 CEREMONY AT LODGE ELLIOT MALACCA. There was a large influx of Masonic visitors to Malacca on Saturday, for the installation of Bro. W. H. G. Graham as Master of Lodge Elliot, including the Rt. Wor. the District Grand Master—the Hon. Mr. Justice Sproule—and brethren from Penang, Kuala Lumgur,161 words
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Article95 1927-12-16 7 G. O. C.’S MESSAGE. The following communication has been received by the Commandant, S.S.V.F., Singapore, from Fort Canning The G.O.C. wishes you to convey to the Officer Commanding and all ranks of the Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps his great satisfaction with the95 words
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Advertisement290 1927-12-16 7 i err SEE "MF THAT PACKAGE? IT MEANS HEALTH TO YOU IN A DAY!! il That’s a strong statement. But it’s true. Phyllosan is the discovery of the eminent E. Buergi, m.d., and has been proclaimed as one of the I' greatest additions to curative science. t Independently reported upon290 words
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Miscellaneous124 1927-12-16 7 FROM THURSDAY, 15th to SUNDAY, 18th. REGINALD DENNY with GERTRUDE OLMSTEAD—OTIS HARLANGERTRUDE ASTOR in “THE CHEERFUL FRAUD” 7 reels Screamingly Fnnny Super-Comedv. It’s a Denny bomburst of merriment. A HURRICANE o'f HILARITY. A LAUGH A MINUTE ON THE MINUTE. YOU’LL LAUGH SO MUCH THAT YOU’LL BE GLAD TO SEE FINIS124 words
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Obituary165 1927-12-16 7 OBITUARY. SIR GRANVILLE WHELER. London, December 15. The death of Sir Granville Wheler creates a vacancy in the Parliamentary representation of the Faversham Division of Kent. He won the last election as a Conservative in a three-cornered contest, at which over 30,000 votes were cast, by a majority of 5,000165 words
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Article625 1927-12-16 8 A CASE FOR THE C. P. O. British prestige in the East was built up in the past by the exemplary conduct of the men sent oat by the East India Company to govern and to trade in India and the Far East and, until recently, that prestige was upheld625 words
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Article363 1927-12-16 8 Will members of Parliament one day sit silently in their places and vote by electricity? Will they, instead of shouting Aye” or “Nay,” merely press a button and watph the poll gn up on a sort of dial above the Speaker’s chair The First Co’Emiesioner of Works,363 words
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Article25 1927-12-16 8 Messrs. Brown, Phillips and Stewart, the honorary treasurers advise us that the total collection in the Settlement of Penang amounted to $23,607.64.25 words
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Article1516 1927-12-16 8 ftew JlirsOips. Mechanisation In The Army. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, November 24. Sir Samuel Hoare, Air Minister, is to pay a visit next week to the H >wden Air Station, Yorkshire, to inspect the British airship RlOO under construction there. This airship is to carry 1001,516 words
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Advertisement205 1927-12-16 8 I Q Lanson Champagne. BY APPOINTMENT TO i I His MAJESTY THE r lIiMhM king. *U|EB THE BEST THAT FRANCE CAN PRODUCE. VAT 69.” i I;. A FINE, MELLOW < i* LIQUEUR WHISKY. J THE PRIDE OF IIIOH W 1 SCOTLAND. Agents: G. H. SLOT Co., Ltd. INSIST ON YOUR205 words
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Advertisement88 1927-12-16 8 “E. O CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. X’MAS EVE— Saturday, 24th December, X’mas Dinner and Dance $4, X’mas Crackers. X’MAS NlGHT— Sunday, 25th December, NO ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. BOXING DAY— Monday, 26th December, Carniva Dinner and Dancing til! 1-45 a.m. $5. Latest Novelties from Paris and London. NEW YEAR EVE— Saturday,88 words
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Advertisement41 1927-12-16 8 A kilted Highlander, playing pipes, paraaed np Safety First. down the street aloDg a theatre queue. “Why do th%v always wa'k down when they’re playing man on a passing bus. y ’Cos it’s harder to ’it ’em ‘hat said the conductor.41 words
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Miscellaneous25 1927-12-16 8 TIDE TABLES. To-day. High Water Low Witer. 4.19 a-m. Noon. 7 41 p.m. Midnight. To MORROW 5.42 a.m. 1. 0 a.m. 8.45 p.m. 1.27 pm.25 words
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Article556 1927-12-16 9 —Reuter. In Canton Now. BRITISH PROPERTY NOT DAMAGED. COMMUNISTS DENOUNCED. The control of Canton has now been completely regained by the Cantonese Government Forces who are taking extremely drastic measures for dealing with Communists and others responsible for the recent coup. Most of them have fled—Reuter. - 556 words
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706 1927-12-16 9 .—Reuter. DIVERGENCE OF OPINION. REAL TROUBLE RESERVATION OF IHE S CRAMENT. HOME SECRETARY’S OPPOSITION. An illustration of the divergence cf opinion of Members of the House of Commons on the Prayer Book Bill was afforded when the measure was brought up for adoption after passage.—Reuter. - 706 words
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Article568 1927-12-16 9 More Trophies Presented. SICON» LIST OF COMPETITORS. TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM. In connection with the Pinang Gazette $2,000 Motor Reliability Trial to be run on January 15 of next year, we are able to-day to make interesting an nouncements regarding the presentation of trophies. The proprietors of Imperial568 words
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334 1927-12-16 9 contact between all its parts. Rugby Radio Service. DOMINION PROBLEMS. LABOUR LEADER AND EVOLUTION OF NATIONALITY. EMPIRE TRADITIONS. A British delegation, representative of all parties in the House of Commons, is to visit Canada in September 1928, at the invitation of the Canadian branch ofcontact between all its parts.—Rugby Radio Service. - 334 words
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Article149 1927-12-16 9 DEATH OF A. P. C. ENGINEER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 15. The death occurred in the General Hospital early on Thursday morning of Franklin Bmacheer, Chief Engineer of the k. P. C. Oil Installation at Palo Samboe. The funeral took place yesterday evening. METHODIST CONFERENCE DELEGATES.149 words
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Advertisement51 1927-12-16 9 r |MI f PERFECT REFRIGERATION BY ELECTRICITY. I Science has achieved it—a perfected system which keeps even the most perishable food sweet and fresh for days. It is-called— J KELVINATOR The oldest Domestic Electric Refrigeration. 11l 7 7 Write for free instructive booklets. FRANKEL BROS., •J 16, Bishop Street, Penang.51 words
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Advertisement406 1927-12-16 9 bt. OREWO Jackdaw of Reims uncorking of The Wine of Kings The King of Wines <4 Obtainable at all Dealers or direct from Sole Agents JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., PENANG, (Incorporated in England). Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. r-Cs THE I SYMBOL OF Speed, Power and Grace. I THE [f¥ Overland406 words
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Article1332 1927-12-16 10 A Counter To The Non Restrictionists. Writing to Straits Times under date November 16 A. W. Still says I record a somewhat quist week. There has been a slight decrease of London stocks —from 69,660 to 69/01 —but the hopes which a good many observers had formed of1,332 words
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Article139 1927-12-16 10 RUBBER SALES DEPARTMENT. Penang, December 14. During the week under review markets generally have been dull and prices locally after slight fluctuations are considerably easier, closing to-day at a decline of 3 cents per lb. on balance. The bidding at Auction, however, was keen and well139 words
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Article86 1927-12-16 10 YOUNG CHINESE ARRESTED AT KUALA LUMPUR. As we go to press, says the Malay Mail of December 15, we learn that a young Chinese has been arrested in Kuala Lumpur to-day. He has been arres ed on suspicion on account of certain information received. Further inquiries elicit86 words
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766 1927-12-16 10 London, November 17. Since our last Report the Rubber Market has again been active and prices show an advance on the week of |d. per lb. for Spot and forward. The feature of the week has again been an active trade demand, particularly from America.766 words
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572 1927-12-16 10 BLAKE Co.’s WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. Singapore, December 14. For the past few days the Malayan share market has been overshadowed by the effects of the biggest share forgery ever perpetrated in this country. The methods used by the swindler, presumably Chinese, operating froth Klang, have been fully explained in the572 words
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Article122 1927-12-16 10 PENANG, DECEMBER 16, 1927. (By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 13/1* 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/8 3 Credit 2/4 11/16 3 Documentary 2/4 3/4 Calcutta Demand Bank 153}' 3 days’sight Private 155 ts Bombay Demand Bank 153} Madras Demand Bank 153} g- 3 days’122 words
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Article215 1927-12-16 10 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY AND CO.’S share list at 11 a.m. to-day Yesterday. To-day. 2 Ĕ Shares. r~"i 0 6 CQ QQ ffl QQ sc. sc. sc. c. Rubber (Dollar). Balgownie 3.65 3.80 3.70 3.85 Bata L 1.50 1-60 1.50 160 Bakit215 words
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Article95 1927-12-16 10 The following are our latest quota tions for to-day Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. Allenbys 3.00 3.25 B. Lintangs 1.50 1.55 Bukit K. B. .60 .65 Connemaras 2.30 2.50 J, Kuantans 1.70 1.80 N. Scudais 3.25 3.35 S. Tukangs 1.30 1.40 U. Benuts .75 .77} Tins. Batu Caves 1.27}95 words
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Article117 1927-12-16 10 The following are our latest quotations for to-day Mining. Buyers. Sellers. B. Padangs .64 .67 Bangrins 38/6 39/6 Eastern Siams 23/- 23/6 Hong Fatts .97} 1.02} Hitams .95 .97} Haad Yais 28/6 29 6 Idris 60/6 61/6 Johans .20 .22} Kuchais 2.17} 2.22} Kuyohs 1.25 1-28 Kents117 words
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Article103 1927-12-16 10 The following are the latest quotations for to-day Buyers. Sellers. Tins. Taipings 1.17 1.19 Norths 1.09 1.12 Souths .67} .68} Rahmans 187} 1.92} M. Siamese 10/- 10/6 Rantau Prefs. 1.80 1.83 Lahats 18/6 ex 19/6 ex Chenderiangs 18/6 19/6 Kuyohs 1.22} 1.25 Talams 1.19 1.21 Ulu Piahs103 words
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Article131 1927-12-16 10 AMALGAMATION THE mire FOR INDUSTRY’S H IS V r)Y Rubber showed a drooping tenrf o m view of the small increase ln ft? Stocks, since a further decrease don pected, cabled the Free Preset correspondent on Tuesday. Lon don Importance is attached’ to the into the United131 words
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Article256 1927-12-16 10 Messrs. Wm. Jacks and Co., reported on November 23 as follows:Copper.—Fullowing a farther sharp advance of 12/61 per ton for Standard Warrants, this market has shown an inclination towards easier conditions, especially for near prompts, and it remains to be seen whether the advanced prices will prove256 words
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Article184 1927-12-16 10 PENANG DECEMBER 16. 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 00.00 nom. 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom as on Copra Sundried $11.35 buyers 15/12/27 Rattanfl Hl5 sales Rattans Coarse 10.50 n Green184 words
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Advertisement57 1927-12-16 10 SIN SIN THE LEADING TAILORS, 152, CAMPBELL STREET, 5 Reasons Why You should come for your suitings. tailoring 1. We are the best equipped tailor anything fro» Ml-“ T 3 eed O W «Ui.. b e B t flt: guaranteed to be most satisfac 4. Our charge very 5. We57 words
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Article1834 1927-12-16 11 Luncheon Inauguration of New London Offices. A luncheon, given under the auspices of the Government of the Federated Malay States, to celpbrate the opening of Malaya House, 57, Charing Cross, the new offices of the Malay States Information Agency, was held at the Hotel Victoria, Northumberland-avenue, on November1,834 words
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Article86 1927-12-16 11 The following are the latest quotations in THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED S share list to-day Mining Shares. Buyera.s Sellers. Ayer Wengs $1.05 $1 10’ex B. Padangs .65 .67$ Batu Caves 1.27$ 1.30 Chenderiangs 20/- 21/Hitams .95 .97$ Kintas 1.37$ 1.40 Kuchais 2.17$ 2.29 K. L. Tins 35/686 words
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Article37 1927-12-16 11 RUBBER PRICES. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are as follows: Spot 67 tc Jan/March 69|c April/Jone 71$c July/ Sept. 73c htiLoihti: —Market Easier,37 words
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Article36 1927-12-16 11 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSJ). 4. R. Sheet 67| cts per poundper pl. $9O/33 No. 1 Crepe cts per pound per pl. $9O/Quiet. London 19|d New York 39& cts. (gold). {Bp Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys.)36 words
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Article59 1927-12-16 11 The output of Tin Bentong No Liabi lity for the first half of December was hours 316, piculs 185, yards 36,100. The output of Ronpibon Extended No Liability for the first half Jof December was 8 piculs. Stepped twelve days repairs. SLThe output of Ronpibon Tin, No Liability59 words
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Article50 1927-12-16 11 The rubber crop of the United Malacca Rubber Estates Ltd., for tbe month of November 1927. was 34,012 lbs. Total for 7 m0nth5=229.966 lbs. The rubber crop of the Ayer Molek Rubber Company. Limited for the month of November 1927, was 11,582 lbs. Total for 1 montL=ll,sB2 lbs.50 words
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Article178 1927-12-16 11 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., jires the following prices, on December 15: London. Spot £267.2 6 Up 12/6 3 mos. buying „263.5.0 Unchanged 3 selling 263.7.6 Down 2/6 LOO AU December 16: Singapore sold 150 tons at $132.25 Penang buyers no sellers at $132.12j. T/ie Eastern Smelting Co..178 words
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Article36 1927-12-16 11 To-day at the Esplanade at 6 p.m. 1. March The Contemptibles Stanley 2. Suite Innian Love Lyric» F nd-n 3. Fox Trot Idolizing West 4. Selection Poj ular Songs Sanderson GOD SAVE THE KING.36 words
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Advertisement359 1927-12-16 11 TV' r; THE CHRISTMAS PRESENT PROBLEM. 1 Solve it by giving a ,t 1 MARCOVITCH I' CHRISTMAS CABINET. J .11 These artistically decorated metal cabinets contain 150 BLACK and WHITE” Virginia Cigarettes, J and form an ideal Xmas gift. The best Cigarettes, obtainable from all the best dealers. 1’ J359 words
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Advertisement447 1927-12-16 11 HiOrada PATENTED JF Ilf Nos. af lit IKK 1235 f IS tS 8632 f IS ISKS 2768 UISS i IKK ISS WHY T 9 PILOT PBS wuS 18 BEBT The nib is W most 1 jfFf part of any The Pilot Nib IK B made of 14 Kt. solid Rol447 words
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Article1404 1927-12-16 12 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. J. D. Sanderson is acting as hon. secretary of the Malacca Club. The oldest planter in the Palembang Highlands, Mr. A. Roelofs Heyrmans, died during the week at Palembang. Mr. Rathinasamy Pillay, the leading member of the Hindu Community of Taiping, left for India to-day by s.«.1,404 words
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Advertisement223 1927-12-16 12 oT^ 8 'Mali' Englands JtfVi Sail r 11 |Tx<*Sk Th e o f Trafalgar, with his stirring “Duty” signal, has found immortal feme in the annals has country. His name stands 1 forever as the symbol of supreme personal courage and devotion to duty. aesja PlODto < Z7/i£ W®BF CIGARETTE223 words
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Advertisement196 1927-12-16 12 SINGAPORE FAMILY BENEFIT SOCIETY. At the Annual General Meeting ot tb‘ Singapore Family Benefit S'ciety h? the Memorial Hall Singapore on ,n December 1927, the following oflicers were elected for the ensuing year President Dr. H. T. Wee, M. 8.. Cb.R (re-elected,) Vice-President Dr. Paglar, L.R.C.P. S.. L.R.F.P.S Hon. Medical196 words
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Article510 1927-12-16 13 GERMAN EXPONENT OF BRITISH METHODS. The Sport Movement. IN the days when the state of the church and its doctrines are interest- ing so large a proportion of the British public the dictum of a German observer that “the morality of people in England is dictated not510 words
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Advertisement473 1927-12-16 13 Growing Children fc/Wl need a nourishing, W—' sustaining food tonic, (j) that is easily digested. \Y It must be palatable. Always give them f I "“’KJEPLER Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract It is rich in Vitamins and its taste is delicious Bottles of two sizes All Chemists and Stores473 words
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Advertisement132 1927-12-16 13 f Ff A CHILD’S CRYING is not necessarily an exhibition of temper. Too often the child is suffering from one or other of the many minor ailments that plague infancy and that usually arise from a disordered condition of the stomach or intestinal tract. In such cases th.e anxious mother132 words
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Advertisement199 1927-12-16 13 For Lung Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis jll For any weakness of throat In or chest or any tendency /jz to tuberculosis; for a troublesome cough, b' R bronchitis or any chest affection, the standard S i approved treatment is a course of Angier’s Emulsion. It soothes and strengthens the lungs, promotes199 words
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Article98 1927-12-16 14 To-day’s Departures. van Rpps for Sabang, Olehleb, Padang and Batavia. T ir» a for Negapatam and Madras. Kn-da for Bela wan (D«4i). president Adams for Colombo, Supz. Port Said. Alexandria, Naples, Genoa. Marseille!?, Bomu n and New York. Kian G>van for Rangoon. The following ships are in communication98 words
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Article507 1927-12-16 14 CLOSE DAILY except (Snnday). BY TRAIN. Federated Valay States. Malacca Johore and Siugap re. I Registration and Parce’ Post except where otherwise stated close half-an boor earlier than the Ordinary mail Resumption Of Night Mail Sf.rvicb. The following additional mails will be closed daily Sunday' excepted: at 6507 words
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Advertisement295 1927-12-16 14 I A Car that Meets every ss I I Demand Oldsmobile Six is a car which will m *et the dciirmds of g I the most discriminating motorist. g A. powerful six-cylinder engine capable of the greatest feats of endurance; four-wheel brakes, a rugged frame the solidity of g H295 words
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Advertisement38 1927-12-16 14 ATTENTION. If you wish to SELL and secure HIGHEST MARKET VALUE OR TO BUY, VALUE or MORTGAGE GOOD PROPERTIES CONSULT US. A. DENNYS, Licensed Valuers and Auctioneers, 22a, Beach Street, Penang. PROPRIETORS OF THE BEACH STREET AUCTION ROOMS.38 words
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Advertisement320 1927-12-16 14 w 'inScoftand da rdiafilted 'from T> ARLEY is a valuable food and the distilled < ■W -U essence contains properties that are not w H 1 only restorative but are also health giving in a Jj >ll/ greater degree than any other distilled article. Wv A /Z/ There is not320 words
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Article591 1927-12-16 15 CHOWRABTA MARKET. Penano, December 16, 1927 Mutton— g c tg A'utton Indian per lb 55 Head heep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart A lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Lamb do591 words
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Advertisement662 1927-12-16 15 BANKS. the mercantile bank of INDIA, LIMITED. (Incorporated in England.) A uthorised Capital £3.000,000 (Subscribed Capital 1.000.000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund A Undivided Profits 1,545,000 Board or Directobs. J. M. Ryrie, Esq., (Chairman), P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Sir David Yule, Bart., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J- O. Robinson, Esq., W.662 words
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Advertisement384 1927-12-16 15 «es==g=—--—"■■■■ I Assets over $7,000,000. S. C. Assurance in force over $23,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). H HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E. C. D The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies384 words
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Advertisement1352 1927-12-16 16 TMf n. r r. MMri i HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. TXVrT INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. TITICO QTI N’ V** lINI T, N WEEKLY SERVICE. LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. IHJUU OIIIXIYL3 LUIH4I TANTALUS De. 17 London,'Rott»ria-n and Hamburg. AND Do. S M tra-illoa. London, Rotterdam and Hamburg BEUTSCH-AUSTR/ILISCHE DAMPFSCH?Ffr1,352 words
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Advertisement542 1927-12-16 16 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL’, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES Penintufar and OMental 8. N. Co. under Sailing, of tteamar, of th, contract with HI, MalMty'a Govern. tndi, g, N Co Uf ment, London and Far East Mall Sarvlca. (Incorporated ia i ng l„ 41 Outwards542 words
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