Straits Echo, 26 November 1904

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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. 2. $24 Ptilr Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 26th NOVEMBER, 1904~ Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 271.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    57 1 Births. At Cbi«ngnwi, on the 12th November, the wife of Dr. A. F. G. Kerr, of a daughter. On 2iHh November, at Atjeh House.” Siug»pot*> tlie wife of A. Hagedorn, of a daughter. ()n 22n<l November, at Thule House, I'awuagli Koad. SiiigajHire. the wife of A. W. Bailey.
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    HIGH WATER
    40 1 For Week endmo Friday, Dee. 2, iOOT A.M. p.m Saturday, 20th 3.— 3 25 Stindav, 27th 3.50 1.15 Monday, 28th 4.40 ..05 Tuesday, 20th 5.30 5.55 Wednesday, 30th... *5.20 0.45 Thursday, 1st 7.10 7.35 Fridav, 2nd 8.— 8.25
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    FIXTURES.
    31 1 To- Ii A V. 20th Day, loth Moon. Town Baud, Golf Club, 5-30 p.m. Ojkmm Stainboul, 0 p.m. To-.moiu<om •21st Dav, 10lh Moon. Advent Sunday. Church Services see page 5.
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    THE MOON
    27 1 bant Quarter Nov. 30th 1.34 a.m. O New Mooli Dec. 7lh ‘.*30 a m. First Quarter 14th 2.22 i\.m. O Full Moon 23rd 12.21 a.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    53 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Ul l W A III». iIoAIKW Alll»S. Malta Dec. i Simla 26' Nov Coromandel .26' Chusan 10 Dec l-xtra Service. OUTIV A 1(1)8. }I OM KW A K I» Pula mm It!) Nov I Peru '1 Dec Java 13 Dec J Ceylon 10 Foi particulars
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    MAILS DUE.
    28 1 Chiua (Simla) 26th inst. China (t\ K. Luitpold) 30th inst. Herman Hooit 1st December. China (Zaida) 2 English (Malta) 8 China (Churan) 10 China (Preu#sen) 14
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 1 I’knano, 26th November. (By courtesy of the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank ...1/1U >» 4 months’ sight Bank ...1 11 3 Credit ...1/11» a 3 Documentary ...1/11 J, 1 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 144 »> 3 days’ sight Private 146 Bombay, Demand Bank 144 3 days’ sight Private 146
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    Balfour and the Baltic Blunderers.
    2046 1 “Belligerent Fleet A Pest.” Russian Admiral's Romance. A Fleet which would need to be Hunted Out of Existence. papers to hand bring ns a verbatim report of the great speech made by the Premier at Southampton on tlie 28th ulto. when lie made tin* .welcom
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    SHARES
    210 1 BeraawaliGold MiueOo., Ld. 13. —tales Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld 4.75 sellers Bedjang Lebong Gold Mining Co., Ld 215 —buyers KadnuaGold Mining C«» f ,Ltd. (fully paid) 10.—no in. Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Ld. 3.50 sellers Cliendariang Hydraulic 'fin Mining Co., L<l 5 10. nom. Karangan Tiu Mining
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    PRODUCE.
    174 1 fin f 79,- —buyers Gold leaf 7850 U. Pepper (W. Coast 311».•*«*/.)$ 34. buyer.' White Pepper 39. setter) I’rang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 84 setter Mace Pickings 74. sellers Nutmegs 110 s 41. —rales No. 1 6 10 nom Sugar < 2 no
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      ARRIVALS.
      102 1 11 1'.UK, Hr. s.s. -vl. 1 Inkster, 26th Nov., Singapore, H4-t.li Nov., Gen.,- W. M. Co. Pentakota, Hr. »s. 2,209, Willes, 26th Nov., Singapore, 24th Nov., Gen., H. L. Co. Taw Toko, Hr. s.s. 105, Hassau, 25th Nov., Asahau, 24th Nov., Gen., —K. G. Co. Canton, Hr. s.s. 105,
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      DEPARTURES.
      84 1 26th November. Malaya, for Deli. Ho Ktcei, for Deli. Taw Tong, for Asahan. Petrel, for LangkatA Pangkalan Hramlan. Tony Chat Un, for Hatu Halira and Asahau. Siak, for Laugkat. Lai Sang, for Port Swettenham. Mary An*tin, for Port Swettenham. Langkai, for Teluk Anson. Knm Sang, for Singapore and Hongkong.
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      IN PORT.
      27 1 H kiu;, Hn. s.<. 345, Inkster, 26th Nov., Singapore, 24th Nov Gen ,—W. M. .V Co. Canton, Hr s.s.. |o,\, Mericrtu, 3l*ih Nov., :W r
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      EXPECTED.
      97 1 I j Ajeut* Ihlu H ector Liverpool YV.M.&Co. 29thNov. A nibria Suez B.M.&Co. 29th Palawan Suez P.&O. 29th 99 llenartv London S.B.&Co. 1st Dec, C. A pear Singapore A. A. A.Co. 1st 99 Ixion Liverpool VV.M.&Co. 1st 99 A. A pear Calcutta A A A Co. 2nd 9* Jahuti
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      SAILINGS.
      79 1 1 t'Ufttlf y... A </*»«/* Lea vet Hector Singapore W.M.&Co. 29thNov. Ainbiia Singapore B.M.&Co. 29th Palttwau Singapore P.&O. Ixion •Singapore W.M.&Co. 1st Benartv Singapore S.B.&Co. 1st Dec. C. A pear Calcutfci A.A A.Co. 1st A. A pear Singapore A.A.A.Co. 2nd Jason Loudon W.M.&Co. 3rd Persia Singapore S.K.&Co. 5th M.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      31 1 Foit:— Pangkor and Teluk Anson—Per Canton, 28th instant, 2 p.m. Langkat—Per Jin Ho, 29th instant, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore—Per Pin Seny, 29tli instant, 3 p.m.
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      26 1 WEATHER. hr following report is kindly supplied l»y llte Sijfiial Director of Fort Oornwaili»: 1 lie rainfall duritio tiie :!4- hours emioo a.m. lo-dav was nil.
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  • Obituary
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    43 1 Deaths. On 21st November, at the General H capital. James McLeod, of the Tanjong Pa if a r Dock Company, Singapore, aired 2»> years. On 25tli Oct., at Croydon, Fanny, wife of H. Cave, of Shanghai. On Oct. 25, st Hamburg, Vincent PiekenjKick.
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    The North Sea Outrage.
    513 2 Survivor's Thrilling Story. A thrilling story of the North Sea outrage has Keen told by Joseph Andrew Smith, of 7 Kibble Avenue Street, Hull. He is a son of George Henry Smith, captain of the ill-fated trawler Crane, and was on his first voyage with his
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    Items of Interest.
    550 2 Major-General Orloff, the late comnutnder of 50th Division of Reserve Infantry, who was recalled to St. Petersburg some time ago on account of alleged gross incompetence, is reported to have committed suicide. The Hongkong Telegraph learns from Tientsin that Yuan Sliih Kai, Viceroy of Chili, has made
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      224 2 STEARNS’ WINE represents both Cod Liver Oil and Iron, and can be taken with special benefit in Anemia. It cures. Caldbeck flflacgregorand Co. THE NEW DRINK FELIXIR WHICH Rooth’s Dis'ih.i.kky, Ltd., have just introduced on the market, is a spirit which they have been many years in perfecting. It is
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      185 2 CHILDREN ARE THE SUNSHINE of t lie home. Stearns' Wine makes the sunshine brighter. A splendid tonic for the little ones. So pleasant to take. TKA DB MARK CHIN HIN BROTHERS, j General Storekeepers, Horse Dealers, and Livery Stables, No. 50k. PENANG ROAD. Trlejifintie No. 260. ALWAYS FOR SALE. FRESH
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      2187 2 NOTICE. KHOO HOCK THYE has this M K <lay been appointed Special Agent to the Shanghai-Hongkoug Building Loan and Investment Co., Ltd. H. D. BASSE IT. Maiuiger, Southern Branches. PATERSON, SIMONS A Co., General Agent* The Shanghai-Hongkong Building Loan and Investmknt Co., Ltd. 19-7-04 98c TO LE T. "OUSE No.
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      1779 3 tAL v T 11. Co. Ksiiectcd arrival and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Js'ov. 24 s.s. Bengal connecting with m 8.8. Victoria Dec. 8 H.s. Malta do 8.8. Himalaya 22 8.8. Coromandel do s.s. India Jhii. 5 8.8. Simla do s.s. Briannia Homewards iv 355 r ah? s R r Norddeutscher
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    The Straits Echo.
    77 4 Justice everybody, and justice alone. Finer son Established Jane Ist, 190.1. Published daily (except «nndsiyO AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ld., MUCK PAII.Y, IXJOAI. «I per annum OUTBTATIONB Postage Kxtni VtAII. KIUTION (Post Kiee) 15 No ‘226-232. Beach Strwl. I.Viiaiig I'A lll.K AUIMIKSS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 188. Editor.
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    Johore's Blot.
    651 4 Singapore, 25th Nov. —As the result.of the i special representations of the Hon. Tail Jiak Kim, M. L. c., ami Dr. Lim Boon Keug. the Government of Joliore recently issued an order forbidding admittance to the gaining tables to nontax of all classes, and now an order has
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    China’s Currency.
    899 4 That China is not likely to rush in where angels fear to tread may, we think, be taken for granted in respect of the efforts of some alleged Masters of Finance to induce her to adopt a Gold Standard. Professor Jenks, ot tiie United States, has had a
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    Penang Free School
    1026 4 Presentation to Mr Win Hargreaves. Yesterday afternoon at 3-30, as briefly announced in our last issue, a very pleasing ceremonv took place at the Penang Free School in a presentation to Mr. Win. Hargreaves, the retiring Headmaster of the institution. The whole of the boys were drawn
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    Tin.
    258 4 London, 4 Nov. —The statistics for October show a reduction of about 1,500 tons as compared with last month, and about 1,800 tons as compared with last year Deliveries from warehouses were large, and the Straits shipments came up to the estimated figure of about 5,000 tons. Of the
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    Rubber.
    593 4 > Messrs. S. Figgis and Co.’s Report. 1 London, 4 Nov.- The market continues very firm, though it closes rather quieter, and the stock of Para kinds shows a further decrease. Sales have been made of—- Hard Cure Fine Para—spot (a 4/11J. Do. do. J iu. (a 4 9
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    THE WAR.
    328 5 The Tsar s Armada. Mysterious Yachts. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25 Nov.—Attention lias been attracted to the receyt passage southwards through the Suez Canal of the three yachts Fiorentina, Catarina and Emerald. The London agents of the Fiorentina and Catarina decline to disclose who are the charterers. Tl.e
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Fiscalitis.
      94 5 Conflicting Cablegrams. (Supplied by Reuter.) Undo», 25 Nov—Tl.e I,or, .Muyor of Melbourne lias telegrapher to Mr. Joseph Chamberlain that, meeting held in the Melbourn, lown Hull passed a resolution ap proving preferential tariffs. Mr Chamberlain, in his reply, expresses Ins confident belief that the friendly negotiations between the Colonic;
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      Viscountess Hayashi.
      36 5 Returning to Japan. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 25 Nov. —Viscountess Hayashi, wife of the Japanese Ain Rassador in Loudon, is returning to •lapan on Tuesday, owing to the English climate being unsuitable to her.
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      The Turf.
      22 5 Manchester Races Abandoned. (Supplied by Reuter.) Kondon, 26 Nov.—Owing to the Rost and snow the Manchester Kaces have been abandoned.
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      The Beck Case.
      56 5 Police Absolved: Judge Blamed. {Supplied by lleuter.) London, 20 Nov.—The report of ,e Committee of Enquiry on the Adolf Hfck case, absolves the police prosecution from all imputations an< l condemns the Judge’s rulniir against the admissibility of evidence. The report strongly recommends the reinforcement of the
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    Training Notes.
    225 5 1 It once more proved a grand morning I for work, the tirst horse out l>eiiig Architect, I who did a steady canter twice round. He is very hirge and looks well. Empreza did a I similar canter. Devilment (A. Campbell) did slow work and his feet did
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    The Viceroy's Cup.
    494 5 Run 27th December. 1904. Full particulars of the entries for the Cup are given in the Asian, from which we take the following:— 1. Acetine. ga g by Trident—Duenna, aged, 9st. 3 lbs. 2. Applause, late Prestwick, bee bv Euthusiast-Meanus, 4 years, Bst. 11 lbs. 3. Bassini,
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    Glimpses of Penang and the Malay States.
    1844 5 Being the Gist of Reports: Confidential, Critical, Wise, and Otherwise. lI.—A VISIT TO ‘BEEHAM.’ j (Concludedfrom 24th Nor. Fkum the porch, which, as may be seen 1 from its brief description, seems more like a superbly-appointed reception hall than aught else, we enter
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    Malayan Flowers.
    135 5 L«»v«* at first sight is love indeed. <) Kinta weed O Tapah weed When once I met you 'twas decreed To haunt me with a wild surprise. Your pale green arms and purple eyes Still beckon—though I dare not heed—•■V o forest glade and l>ank of reed. For
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    Passengers.
    65 5 Inward —Per Pentakota,” from Singapore, Mrs. Wolferstan, Mr. Hausen, Mrs. T. S. Kee, Mr. H. Ash, Mr. Lini Lian Hiug, Warder Buchanan, Rev. Bes and Rev. Lentahe. Per Lai Sang,” from Hongkong, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Yong Mr. K. Clioe, Mr. K. Guau, Mr. Lim Ho. From Singapore,
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    To-morrow’s Church Services.
    168 5 Advent Sunday. St. George's Church (Church of England) 8 a.m. Matins (Plain). 8-30 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 5 p.m. Sunday School. ♦> p.m. Evensong and Sermon.— Rev. H. C. Henham, Act. Col. Chaplain. Presbyterian Church (Prve Dock) 0-15 am. and (Northam Road) t> p.m. —Rev. R.Y. Whitton.
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      6 5 CUTLERY Me fl lister <& Co.. Ltd.
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      9 5 BURRELL CO.’S Pints Oilsnd Turpentine Sandi/ands, Buttery <3c Co.
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      39 5 THK PAPFD ifi ke P l ~u Ule at irti LIV Advertising Ajjency Street, Sail Francisco. California U. S. tracts for advertising can be made for it. K. C. DAKK, 121. Sansom, A., where conIRONMONGERY. McAlister A Co Ltd
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      76 5 FAIRBANKS SCALES. McAllatAp Co.. Tytd. PRITCHARD CO., 15 Beach Street, Penang. Christmas Goods. A Magnificent Show of Entirely New Christmas Novelties VoR Presents or Personal use. New Jewellery, Fancy Leather Goods, Silver Ware, Gold and Silver Watches, Fancy Clocks, China and Bronze Ornaments, Perfumery, Riding Requisites. Every Variety or TOYS!
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      361 5 OPERA STAMBOUL FORGET US NOT. To-night! To-night!! GRAND GAIjA NIGHT, Saturday, 26th November, THE Empire Theatrical Co. of Singapore At Tek Soon’s Theatrical Hall, Campbell Street. COSTUMES, DRESSES, > SCENERIES.) Everything new. dean, dear, Bright, and smart, interesting. Defying Competition. Amusing ami surprising. Extraordinary sight! Extraordinary sight Spedal String Orchestra.
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      1614 6 FANCY Coloured Cement Flooring Tiles, Cement Pipes and Roofing Tiles, Fancy Cut-glass Mirrors, Iron Safes, Hanging Lamps, Accordions, Walking Sticks, Leather Bags and Belts, and Children’s Rubber Shoes K. MYDINSAH Bros., General Storekeepers and Aerated Water Manufacturers. 100 Pitt Street and 523 Chulia Street, PENANG. TAIK HO Co., 82, Road,
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    A Question of Guardianship.
    404 7 Ax amusing case was recently heard in 't he Borispah Court, Bangkok, in which a j Chinese woman claimed rights ot guardianship over her sou, a l>oy under age. The case arose in this way The chiei partuer of the rice mill Kvvong Hak Song died
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    Coming to the Point.
    223 7 This lovely girl tapped softly ;it the door of her father's office. There was no response. She tapped a little louder. Come in.” She turned the kuob and entered. The grav-haired money-grabber looked up from his little desk. Halloa, Lucie!” i Halloa, pal” Money No, pa.”
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      937 7 m a EO CQ CO CO J a U e •N ft 3 0 ■d (8 a < u j Q o a tn H z o H W d \&ALLY Stltff c jjA’R.WS \Cjf 8R0 s .UWf N^PORFaPaM^J 3 < (D (0 W o trade MAR* 0 DUNVILLE'S Special
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      150 7 Do not play with lung trouble. Gain the first point— Strength. STEARNS' WINE is an invigorating and strengthening tonic. Shorthand Typewriting. Can be Taught by Mail, DOUGHERTY’S Brief Shorthand is marked by simplicity, legibility, rapidity, and the success with which it is taught. The piano method of typewriting wili improve
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1213 8 PROGRAMME FOR JANUARY MEETING, J905. Tuesday 24th, Thursday 26th, and Saturday 28th January. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 24th January, 1906. 1. —The Maiden Plate. A Cup presented by His Excellency Sir John Anderson. K.C.M.G.. with 8750added by the Club. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale
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    MARKET PRICES.
    196 8 Penang, 20th November, 1904. Description. Bkkf ctg Soup per catty 18 Roast m 32 Stoats 32 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steal. 30 Ox Tail each 30 'JVwgiie 70 Feet 1 5 Heart 35 Liver |»er catty 4*) Pork Pork 30 Pig’s Hesul 28 Feel 24 Tongue
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      779 8 SPECIAL SIOW IN CmTUS CARDS. WHITE4WAY, LAIDLAW S 'Co. PENANG ARE NOW SHOWING A Large Selection of the above at Very Low Prices. ONE ITEM OF OUR VALUE THE CHAUBNGB PACKET CONTAINING Price Carefully Price 35 cents. Selected i- 35 cents. Christmas New Tear Cards OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE For Thirty-five
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      108 8 W. Cornfield, Tailor and Outfitter, 23, BEACH STREET. JUST OPENED A Large Selection of THE Marlborough Hxcelsior Comic Pictorial X mas New Year Cards and Postcards. 25 REDUCTION. ON 0 0 TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. a 0 0) 0 0 W. CORNFIELD, temporary /’remises, '-3<’ 23, Beach Street, FOR SALE Egyptian
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      150 8 BICYCLES. JUST RECEIVED A consignment of latest pattern English-made Bicycles FITTED WITH Dunlop’s Tropical lyres, l’lated Kims, Double Inverted Lever Brakes, Free Wheels and Rubber Pedals. Price complete with Lamp, Bell, etc., etc. $95 nett. INSPF.CTION CORDIALLY INVITED TIANG JOO Co., 4 117, BEACH STREET. HONGKONG JIN ON INSURANCE Company,
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