Straits Echo, 12 October 1903

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 1. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 1903. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. HI.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    23 1 Markiaok. Ok 12th September, at Pttrtick, Glasgow, Duncan Glass, of Shanghai, to Mary Dell, fourth daughter of Alexander Robertson, solicitor, Glasgow.
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    HIGH WATER.
    33 1 For Week ending Sunday, Oct. 18,1993. p.m. a.si. Monday 5.00 5.55 Tuesday 6.20 6.45 Wednesday 7.10 7.35 Thursday 8.00 8.25 j Friday 8.50 9.15 j Saturday 9.40 10.05 Sunday 10.30 10.55
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    THE MOON.
    20 1 October. (Last Quarter... Oct. 14th, 2.51 a.m. O New Moon 20th, 10.25 p.m. First Quarter... 28th, 3.27 p.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    48 1 To-day. Town Baud, Esplanade, 5-30 p.m. Feast of Branches (Jewish Holiday.) ludra Zanibar Theatrical Co., Chinese Theatre House, 9 p.m. To-morrow. Assizes open, at 11 a.m. Town Baud, Golf Club, 5-530 p.m. Feast of Bth Day (Jewish Holiday.) ludra Zanibar Theatrical Co., Chinese Theatre House, 9 p.m.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Three Admirals.
      151 1 Conference on “Glory” at Kuala Johore. Singapore, 12tli October. —The news wired on Saturday, that the Alacrity left early that day and was followed by the battleship Glory is correct in so far as concerns the departure of the vessels, but the rumours to the effect that
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      Russia and Japan.
      247 1 Tsar’s visit to Rome Abandoned. Count von Bulow returns to Berlin unexpectedly. Alexieff Discounts Japanese Fortitude. London, Oct. lltli. —The Japanese Minister denies that the relations between Japan and Russia are very seriously strained. He says the gravity* of the situation is exaggerated. The Berlin papers publish
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      The Anglo-French Arbitration Scheme.
      57 1 (He u tersciervice London, 12th Oct. —The main lines of the Anglo-French Arbitration Scheme have been confirmed and settled. The treaty is of a very general character, and intended to refer to only differences of a judicial character, especially in regard to existing treaties, but there
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      France and Morocco.
      27 1 (Reuter's Service.) London, 12th Oct. —The French Chamber of Deputies has announced its intention of persevering in its present policy in regard to Morocco.
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      Lipton The Yachtsman.
      136 1 A Knockout Offer. (Re inter's Service. London, Oct. 12th.—Sir Thomas Lipton has offered a Cup value 82,500 (gold) for a Transatlantic yacht race from Sandy Hook to the Needles, as a real test of seamanship. [This is a sporting offer that cannot 1« discounted. The test of
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      Turkish Aggression.
      140 5 The Sick Man of Europe. Further Relapsing. (Reuter'* Service.) London, 12th October.—ln broad daylight on the Bth instant, a battalion of Turkish soldiers crossed the Bulgarian frontier, near Kustendil. They attacked a blockhouse, and plundered a village, but withdrew on the approach of Bulgarian troops. There was a
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      Marconi The Marvellous.
      48 5 London, October 12th. —Signor Marconi, the greatest inventor of the age, has, while a passenger on board the Cunard liner Lucania in Mid-Atlantic, communicated the correct time in England and America simultaneously. His wireless telegraphic installations are exciting the wonder of the entire civilised world.
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      Important Order.
      139 5 Re Local Industries in Madras. (Indian Daily News Service.) Ma<lras, 30th September. —An order has been just issued that tenders for all Government works of importance requiring engineering plant will be in future publicly’ advertised for, and, other things being equal, preference will be given to local firms,
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      The South China Rising.
      68 5 Revolt Simmering in Kwangtung. (Shanghai Times Special.) Peking, 23rd Sept. —According to a letter to a metropolitan official from the Viceroy Tsen Chunhsuen it is stated that the rebels in Kwangsi can now easily be suppressed though they are spread all over the province. In Kwangtung,
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      Balkan Affairs.
      53 5 Mock Court-Martial. London, 29th Sept.—The court-mar-tial at Belgrade on the conspirators has ended in the leader, Captain Novakevitcli, and auother being sentenced to two years’ imprisonment and deprived of their commissions. The others get from a month to one year. It is expected hat King Peter will pardon
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  • The Straits Echo.
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      THE CRISIS IN THE NORTH.
      844 1 (Special Service.) RUSSIA DEFIANT. Tsars Legion Advancing on Corea. WHILE RUSSIAN FLEET, ‘SHADOWED’ BY JAPANESE SQUADRON, MENACES COREAN COAST. MASAMPHO PROBABLE SCENE OF NAVAL CONFLICT. The “Viceroy of the East throws down Gauntlet to Powers. BOLDLY DECLARES EVACUATION A MYTH. Russian Press Clamouring for War.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      145 1 Pelube, Br. s.s. 170, Milner, 11th Oct., Singapore, 9th Oct., Liqnid Fuel, B. Co. Socotra, Br. s.s. 3,896, Benton. 11th Oct., Yokohama, 14th Sept.. Gen., —P. O. Inaba Maru, Jap. s.s. 3.884, Bainbridge, 12th Oct., Yokoham, 12th Sept., Gen., B, Co. Ho Kwei, Br. s.s. 209, Uldall, 11th Oct.
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      DEPARTURES.
      36 1 12th October. Lanykat, for Port Swettenhain. Artsadong, for Batu Bahra Janssen*, for T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Glenogle, for Rangoon. Canton, for Pangkor and Teluk Anson. Tong Chay Un, for Batu Bahra and Asahan
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      IN PORT.
      78 1 Pin Seng, Br. s.s. 378, Davidson, 12tli Oct., Oct., Singapore, 10th Oct., Gen., Beng Bros. Cobnelia, Br. s.s. 194, Heggie, 11th Oct-, Tongkah, 10th Oct., Gen., —Koe Guan Co. Lady W eld, Br. s.s. 245, Treweeke, 11th Oct., T. Anson, 10th Oct., Gen., Straits S. S. Co. Ho
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      EXPECTED.
      36 1 Vessels From Agents Due A. Apcar Singapore A. A. Co. 16th Oct C. Apcar Calcutta A. A. A. Co. 16th Benmohr London S. B. Co. 20th Afridi Glasgow 8. B. Co. 20th Benloinond London do.
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      SAILINGS.
      88 1 Vessels For Agents Leaves C. Apcar Singapore A A. Co. 17th Oct. A. Apcar Calcutta do. 17th Benmohr do. do. 20th Afridi Benlomond Singapore do. S.BA Co. do. 20th We would direct the attention of shipping firms to the style in which "Steamers Expected and “Projected Sailings” are published
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      PASSENGERS.
      66 1 Inward —Per Inaba Maru,” from Singapore, Col. Campbell, R. E. Hon. J. Turner, Hon. Dr. Brown, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Birch, Mr. Graham Mrs. E. W. F. Gilman, Mrs. Hogan, Mr. J. Bell and Mr. T. Matthews. Per Sumatra,’’ from Deli, Dr. Murray. Per Pin Seng,” from
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      MAILS CLOSE
      29 1 For Tongkah—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.ui. Trang and Pang Nga—Per Deli, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Lady Weld, tomorrow, 3 p.m. Deli —Per Sumatra, to-morrow, 5 p.m.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      162 1 A. E. SKEELS. l 31, Beach Street. Singapore Straits Directory 1904. IT will greatly assist towards an early publication of this work if all forms not yet returned are sent in to us at once. FRASER NEAVE. Ltd., 12-10*03 Penang. BEHN, MEYER Co., PENfiNC. SOLE IMPORTERS OF AACHENER KAISER BRUNNEN.
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      164 1 1 To-day’s Advertisements IMPORTANT NOTICE. TO represent Good Firms in India, any line of business undertaken. For further particulars apply (enclosing 8 annas in stamps), to the Manager, Union Indian Trading Company, 34. Poplmm's Broadway, Madras, India. 12-10-03. *Bl ewLi. a FOR PRICES APPLY TO MARTYN Co. 12-10-03 George Town
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      30 1 Foe Europe. 17th October P. O. 21st German. 23rd t B. I. Co. MAILS DUE. From Europe. 16th October 22nd P. A O. German. P. I. Co. P. A 0.
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      13 1 A. Ĕ. SKEELS. 3l f Beach Street fiST R«ad Parts 2 Jt 7
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      29 1 WEATHER. The following report is kindlv supplied by the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis: The rainfall during the 24 hours ended at i* J a.m. to-dav was 0'5H inches.
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  • Obituary
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    96 1 Deaths. Ok 14th September, at Helmsley, Yorkshire. Hannah, wife of J. Troup, Lite H. M.’s Consul-General at Yokohama; aged 58. At Queen Street, Singapore, on 7th Oct., Stbvkn Rudoph, the beloved son of Mr. J. and Mrs. George C. Klyne; aged one year and one month. On the 6th Oct,,
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    Singapore Siftings.
    489 2 (From our Correspondents.) At a recent general meeting of the Chinese Christian Association, Singapore, the following gentlemen were elected officers for the years 1903-4 President: Mr. Song Ong Siang, m.a., 1.1. m. Vice-President Dr. SiaTien Poh, M.D., D.D.s.; Hon. Secretary: Mr. Tan Boon Chin Hon. Treasurer: Teo Choon
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    Terror of Perak.
    290 2 Found Dead in his Laik. That notorious gang-robber, bushranger, thug and all-round tough, Ah Mee, who has long been the terror of Perak, has at last been sent to his long account. Our Kinta correspondent reports that this ruffian, after a successful foray, in which however he
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    Masonic.
    123 2 Bonnie Doon Lodge Anniversary. The Ceylon Independent announces that the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Bonnie Doon Lodge will be celebrated at Colombo, on a grand scale, next month, when the Very Worshipful Brother Arthur Wise, Grand Secretary of Scottish Freemasonry in India, Burmah and Ceylon, will be a guest
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    The Casus Belli.
    367 2 The native journals, says the Yokohama Box, certainly echo public sentiment when they state that Russia is treating Japan and her treaties shamefully, and that such treatment, and the infringement on her rights in Korea should be resented firmly, even at the cost of war. It is
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    The Two Easts.
    381 2 The Morning Post, discussing an article in the Peterbnrgskiya Viedomosti the organ of Prince Ukhtomski, refers to the menacing situation in the Balkans, and continues Events in Macedonia, the Russian journal declares, are of only secondary importance in comparison with the action of Japan in the Far
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    To Echo Advertisers.
    51 2 There is only one way to Advertise, and that is to hammer your name, your business, so constantly, so persistently, so thoroughly into the people’s heads through the medium of the Echo that if they walked in their sleep they would constantly turn their neads to your
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    PENANG VOLUNTEERS.
    225 2 Orders by Captain A. R. Adams, Commandant. Orders for October. Drills. Tuesday 13th, Squad Drill at the Fort t 5.30 p.m. Thursday 15th, Company Drill at the Fort at 5.30 p.m. (Dress, plain clothes.) Tuesday 20th, Squad Drill at the Fort at 5.30 p.m. Thursday 22nd, Company Drill
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    Passengers Outward.
    216 2 Per P. and O. steamer Formosa from London. Sept. 19. -To Yokohama Mrs. Yate, Mr. H. M. Simpson.—To Shanghai: Mr. D. Brand, Mrs. Dundas and infant, Mrs. Tuckey and children. To Hongkong: Miss Jones, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Allen and son. Mr. Weatherhead. To Singapore: Lieut. B.
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      13 2 No. ft. Poflarfa, ml Pori. Vilify*’. 1 VI. J»>*. S.:e». In« 1. $2.75
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      160 2 The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Company, Limited. OTICE is hereby given that the li Eighteenth Annual Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, No. 34. Beach Street, on Thursday, the 10th December, 1003, at 11 a.m. punctually. (Bv order of the
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      818 2 Tailoring Department. 25 per cent. Reduction. Sub-Agentt: Posada Wine Company, HIN LEE Co. NOTICE. cd e eS f e •30 O o e^i €/> C/5 u. 1 STi m m o 71 •H c/> w o European Cutter. Guaranteed Excellent Fit W. CORNFIELD, 22, BEACH STREET, PENANG "T7YEWS of Penang,
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      1539 3 BANKS Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. <£.'Boo,ooo £1725,000 £,*800,000 Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches. Bombay Bangkok Batavia Calcutta Colombo Cebu Foochow Hongkong Penang Rangoon Singapore Shanghai Sourabaya Thaiping Tientsin Yokohama
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    The Straits Echo.
    66 4 Justice satisfies everybody, and justice altme.-Emerson. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE I DAILY. LOCAL $2l per annum. (Post Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 15 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penan g.” Telephone No. 188. I
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    Banquet to His Excellency the Governor.
    4153 4 Telegraphic particulars of the public > banquet given to Sir Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.g.. at the Singapore Town Hall on Thursday hist, appeared in Friday's issue of this journal, and on Saturday afternoon Singapore papers came to hand containing full reports of the interesting speeches
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    Vox Populi.
    570 5 Jungle Wallah states that Chenderiang, Tapah. is looking up; the approach road to the town has been widened four cross streets have l>een metalled and the work of doing up the other cross streets are going on apace. Several permanent buildings have been put up. and many more
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    ASIATIC LABOUR.
    239 5 Important Decision of Miners and Traders. At a largely-attended meeting representing trade and mining interests held at the theatre, Potchesfstroom, the question of the importation of Asiatic labour was discussed, and the following lesolution was carried by a large majority That in view of the present situation brought
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    The English Turf.
    790 5 THE CESAKE WITCH. The first of the great autumn handicaps, the race for the Cesarewitch Stakes, will be run at Newmarket on Wednesday The distance is 2 miles and 2 furlongs. There were 95 entries, 31 of whom declared. Among j the acceptances are Mr. W. Bass
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    Waterfront and Shipping.
    667 5 The s. s. Peluse arrived here from j Singapore yesterday, with a cargo of j liquid fuel for this port. The Hon. J. K. Birch and Mrs. Birch arrived here yesterday from Singapore by the Maba Muru. Hon. J. Turner and the Hon. Dr. Brown were also!
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      127 5 (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...1/10} 4 months’ sight Bank .1/104 .3 Credit ...l/ll, 7 ff 3 Documentary ...1/111 Calcutta, Demand Bank Bs. 1421 3 days’ sight Private 1441 Bombay, Demand Bank 1421 3 days’ sight Private 1441 Madras, Demand Bank 1424 3 days’sight Private
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      SHARES
      219 5 Gold Mining. BersawaliGold Mine Co., Ld. IS. —sellers j KeehauGold Mining Co., Ld. 1. —wo»/. N. KeehauGold Mining Co., Ltd I.—mow/ Raul* Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld §8.50 sellers. Redjaug Leboug Gold Mining Co., Ld §2OO. —no in. S. Raul* Gold Mining Svn. Ld.S 10.—now/. KadanaGold Mining Co„Ltd. (fully
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      PRODUCE.
      173 5 Tin 69. —sales Gold leaf 83. B. Pepper (W. Coast 31b5.50z.)3 29. —sales White Pepper 8 47. Trang Pepper 36. nom. Cloves (picked) 35 50 nom. Mace §l6B. —sales Mace Pickings 135. —sales Nutmegs 110 s 71. No. 1 7. sellers Sugar 2 5.30 Basket (Chinese) 3.55 sales Tapioca
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      1738 6 Perak Forwarding Agency. MESSRS. Rilev Hargreaves Co., Ltd., of Ipoh, beg to inform the public that they have now opened a branch at Teluk Anson under the name of Thk Perak Forwarding Agency by which branch their men will undertake to forward goods to all stations in Perak consigned to
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    “Streams” in Tin Mining.
    476 7 The Science and Art of Mining —a periodical published at Wigan gives the following description of streams in tin deposits Tin streams are deposits of detrital tin which have been carried by water with other earthy substances from the parent rocks on the higher lands, and
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    The “ Supao” Case.
    488 7 The Supao” Case. Should Municipal Councillors Act As Press Censors V The issue of the Supao case has created some little controversy between the Diplomatic Body iu Shanghai and the Municipal Council. The Council deemed it necessary to send a message to Baron C/ikann, Doyen of the Diplomatic Body at
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    The Johore Scandal.
    445 7 Another Version of the Affair. (Ceylon Independent, 28th Sept.) There passed though Colombo last week Mr. G. Redfearn, of Caulfield, Melbourne, who returned to Australia last night by the P. O. mail steamer Oceana to fetch up more horses for Singapore for his employer, the Sultan of
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      1176 7 No. 15. Posada Sherry, dry Pale, doz. bot. 81.05 CENTRAL SALES ROOM. Graham Co., Ld. No. 8. Posada, white Port, Santa, doz. Sl5, bot. $1.50 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE. The undersigned wili. Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE CENTRAL SALES ROOM, No. 3, Union Street. On Wednesday, the 21st October, 1903,
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      94 7 THEAN CHEE Co. Established 1858. SHIPCHANDLERS, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS, &c., &c. Sole Ayents in the FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND PENANG FOR MESSRS. DU VIN St. Raphael-Clementie Cie’s Brandy, Wines, Liquers and Champagne. Prices on Application. Thean Chee Co., 21 Beach Street 44a BUN TIN LUM Co., No. 23l f Beacn Street
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    PROPOSED Kinta Gymkhana Programme
    972 8 1904 Meeting. FIRST DAY. 1. The Maiden Plate, 2-30 p.m. Value §500 with §100 for Second Horse. —A Race for all Maidens. Weight per scale (10 st.), with an allowance of 14 lbs. I to all S. R. A. ex-Griffins. Distance, one mile. Entrance §15. 2.
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      1595 8 No. 12/13/14. Malaga Muscatel, doz. $14, bot. $1.50 HONG CHEONG. No. 10/11. Posada Tarragonas, doz. $10, bot. $0.90 BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, No- 65, BISHOP STREET, PENANQ. Under the patronage of His Excellency the late Sir Charles Hugh Mitchell. G. C. M. G., Governor of Straits Settlements. The Hon’ble Resident
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      16 8 No. 32. Posada Madeira, dry, doz. $22, bot. 82.50 Afffint*: Posada Wine Company, (JOS1JNG A. Co.
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      192 8 Notice to Members of the Kinta Gymkhana Club. A GENERAL MEETING of the above Club will be held at Batu Gajah, on the 24th of October, at 6.30 p.m. Buxine»* 1. To pass the Accounts for last vear. 2. To pass the above Programme. 3. To elect a President, Hon.
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