Straits Echo, 16 December 1908

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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. t>. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 16th DECEMBER, 1308. Sltgie Copy, 13 cents. No. 290.
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      978 1 SIMHDV 370 S GUINNESS’S STOUT. tggyit*' ve “ap' fit X<£ t, > r #< 1 J 1 Y •3TV S.SSV3 TIAMG LEE 00. T II E BANKS. EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbi? iders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, Weld and W j 37,
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      28 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. NOddlN 4 T -P it O) > cvl 3J 35 aft 5^ \5 f*o [OK TO fIANQ LEE A Co., So/e Agents,
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    “If I were Viceroy.”
    1142 2 Lajpat Kai’s Views. i asked Mr. Lajpat Kai to come to see me, writes Mr. W. T. Stead in tbe Review of i Reviews, in order that 1 might put him what ho evidently regarded as a very strange question. I asked this man whom Lord
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. JANUARY MEETING,1909.
    1066 2 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 26th January. 1. —The Maiden Plate. Value $500. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All horses imported into the Straits or F. M. S. as Subscription Griffins at a price not exceeding $400 allowed 7 lbs.
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      39 2 A Notable I'act. The absence of all nnicoticH makes Chainberl&iu a Cough liemed y ihe safest and beat tnediciue for all coughs, colds, croup aud whoopiug that, can be procured. The Oeor K e Town Dispensary, Whole uilo Ageuts.
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      500 2 Gonosau capsules contain only the purest East Indian Sandal wood oil and Kawa Kawa. The first dose quickly removes violent inflammatory symptoms, bots of 40 capsules, at aii dealers and Cheitsts. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. rpilE next Ordinary Meetiug of the MuniJL cipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at
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      340 2 Entries Close at 5 p. m. on Thursday, 14th January (except for Race 3, Second Day, anu Race 8, Third Day, which close as stated); Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 18th January, 1909. A penalty of 7 lb. is incurred in a handicap by
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      809 2 OLD STRAITS DOLLAR AND HALF-DOLLAR. TITHE public are informed that the old JL Straits dollar aDd fifty cent piece will cease to be legal tender after the 31st December, 1908. The above coins, if unmutilated and of not less than the least current weight, will be accepted at the Government
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    29 3 r i A'jenfn Due As6a_ve Colombo a.g&Co. 17tb Dec. Devanha Singapore A.G.&Co19th Goebeu Singapore B.M.&Co. 22nd Prinz Kite] Friedrich Colombo B.M &Co. 24tli Benlarig London S.B.&Co. 26th
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    SAILINGS.
    23 3 Vetnelt For Ajents Lervet Assaye Singapore AG.&Co. Dec. Devduba Colombo AG.&Co. Goeben Prinz Eitel Colombo B.M.&Co. Friedrich Singapore B.M.&Co. Benlarig Singapore S.B&Co.
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      ARRIVALS.
      31 3 Vidar, Br. s.s., 191, Gully, 15tb Dec., Port Swettenham, 14th Dec., E. S. Co.. Ltd. Tkonqwa, Br. 5.9., 3,428, Herrington, 10th Dec, Singapore, 14th Dec., Gen. H. L. A Co.
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      DEPARTURES.
      34 3 16th Dbcembkr. Thongwa, for Negapatam and Madras. Pndang, for Batu Bahra. Calypso, for Deli. Cornelia, fer Teluk Anson. Deli, for Dmdings. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping Ayuthia, for Deli and Asahan.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      84 3 Fob Pangkalan Brandan—Per Petrel tomorrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca—Per Vidar, to-morrow. 1 p.m. Trang—Per Leong Ho. to-morrow, 1 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Assaye, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Teesta, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    467 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Victoria connecting with the Assaye at Colombo, due at Penang on 17th Dec To Penang (from Marseilles, Nov. 27) Mr. R. St. Seedman, Mrs. Gordon Brown, Mr. B. L. Griffin (from Colombo) Mr. E. W. Harvey. To Singapore (from London, Nov.
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    P. & 0. SAILINGS.
    38 3 P. 0. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Aesai/e 17 Dec. j Devanha 19 Dec. Delhi 31 j Delta 3 J an Extra Service. Outwards Homewards. Njjanza 21 Dec. I Palermo 26 Dec. Malta 5 Jan Sicilia 8 Jan.
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      639 3 f. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrival» and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Dec. 17 Assaye connecting with 31 Delhi do Jan. 14 Dcvanha do 28 Britannia do t'rb. 11 Della do Homeward. Victoria Morca Mooltun China Moldavia Date. Steamer. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. 19 Devanha 2 Delta 16 Aegaye
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      489 3 (S HIPPING.)- w HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. 8 s. Andalusia January. 1009. 8.8. Slavonia 8th January, 1909. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. s. 8. Sithonia, 18th December, 1908, for Marseilles, Havre and Hamburg. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam. Copenhagen
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    The Straits Echo.
    97 4 jn.t.tre «atlsftei evsrybo-Jy aad lastlce alsne rnhllßhM dally (except Monday*.) AT fH CRITERION PRESS. Ltd., No. 226 Beach Street, Penalty PRICE: DAI I.T LOU A l per annom OUTBTATIONB FosUge Kxtra. MAII. BDITION (Fort Free) *l5 OAKLR addrkss Echo —Penang.” I’eiephoue No. 343 /T.A.— All bnnlnet* coanodiiicatlons
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    Domestic Occurrence.
    28 4 Birth. On December 16th. at Pangkor House,’ Penang. the wife of S. F. Brereton Martin, M. A., LL. 8.. r. R. G. s., of a daughter.
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    TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS.
    473 4 We note that in the Colonial Estimates for 1909 provision is made for a Government Analyst at Penang, an appointment which will be welcomed by the Police authorities here and by a large number of firms and private individuals. The work in this connection, which has been
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    616 4 The following business in tin Las been done to-day Singapore Straits Trading (Jo., buyers, no sellers j 2 Penang: Eastern Smelting Co 1 .gi buyers, no sellers Penang Tin Exchange. 25 tons at 66 IK) Straits Trading Co., 50 ,67 17-J Total ...75 tons. Tin
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    The Police Courts.
    436 4 (Before Mr. Brown.) Removal of Decayed Food in Public Without a Proper Cover. Cha Pi was this morning iiued $3 for removing decayed rice iu public yesterday at Bridge Street, without having the same properly covered, and another $3 for abetting Kikisha Peon No. 20 to accept
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    Straits Police.
    311 4 Promotions in the Force. Tbe following promotions in the European Police Force have been confirmed and took effect from tbe Ist inst. —Acting Chief Inspector J. R. Evans (Penang), to be Chief Inspector vice Chief Inspector R. J. Kirke, promoted to Chief Det.-Inspector, Penang. 2nd class Inspector Brace
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE UNFAIR TREATMENT OF REVENUE FARMERS.
      557 4 To the Editor ov the Straits Echo. Sir, I lead with great invest the Perak Pioneer 8 comment on my letter of the luth instant. It is all very well to say that the avowed policy of the Government has been in the direction
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    The Governor, at Malacca.
    104 4 The Malacca correspondent of the Straits Times writes:— His Excellency the Governor and tbe Rajah Mudah of Sarawak paid a visit to Malacca, on Saturday, arriving by tram at 5 p.tn The heads of Departments iu Malacca met them at, the statiop. During his stay, tbeGoveruor
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    Municipal Commission.
    209 4 Following are the Agenda for to morrow s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to lie read and confirmed. 2. Any special business tbe President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Auditors’Report on Municipal Stores. 5. Tenders for Road Metal. fi. Letter from Government
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      426 4 MANDOLINES. We have just received, per s.s. Sunda a FINE selection of these instruments, Prices Ranging from sB^. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. GR A MOPHO N E S. A first class taking machine, highly polished cabinet, floral horn, concert sound box, splendid tone, plays any kind of disc record, $35. A
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      93 4 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Schneider, of Koffeyfontein, 0. R. C., is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures his children as weM as himself of their coughs and colds. They were all coughing and got no relief until
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Opium Traffic.
      90 5 (Supplied by Heuler.) The Straits Commission. London, 16th December.-Col. Seclv, Under-Secretary of State for the ColonieV replyjnir m the House of Commons to Mr.’ T. C. Jay lor. Liberal member for Radcliffe a,d 1,10 reports of the Slra.ts Opium Commission had just been leceived and would be
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      122 5 (Supplied by Reuter Austria’s Proposals. London, 15th December.—*The Austrian Ambassador, in an interview with the Grand V izier, proposed as compensation for the annexation of Bosnia an increase of the customs to 15% (to which Germany also agreed); the introduction of live monopolies; the abolition of Austriau
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      Holland and Vene-zuela.
      18 5 Holland and Venezuela. (Supplied by Reuter.) Gunboat Captured. London, 16th December.—The Dutch have captured a small Venezuelan gunboat.
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      Aeronautics.
      25 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Code for Aerial Navigation. Loudon, 16th December.—The French Government is summoning an International Conference to considor a code for aerial navigation.
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      King Edward.
      25 5 (Supplied by Reuter-) Still Recruiting at Brighton. London, 15th December.—The King held an investiture iu London yesterday. He will return to Brighton to-day.
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      Miners’ Eight Hours Bill.
      26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Third Reading. London, 15th December.—The House of Commons has pass»! the third reading of the Miners’ Eight Houis Bill.
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    Penang to Singapore by Rail.
    246 5 Opening of Johore Section. Monday’s Malay Mail gives the following further particulars of the official opening of •he Johore railway, briefly reported by wire by our Singapore correspondent on Monday On Saturday morning. H. E. the High Commissioner, accompanied by H. H. the Haja Muda
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    All Saints' Church, Taiping.
    868 5 (From Our Own Correspondent•) Taiping, 14th Dec. Fancy Bazaar. i he, fancy baziar and concert in aid of All Saints’Church were held on Saturday evening in the Town Hall, or as it is known now ihe Court House, and wa H highly successful. The interior of
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    Ipoh Athletic Sports.
    272 5 The Handicaps. The following are the handicaps allotted in tbe handicap races at the Ipoh Athletic Meeting pi 150 and 300 Yards Handicap. 150 300 yds. yds. G. S. Alexander 2 5 ,IE M. Hawes 14 25 ID. M. Barry 2 5 J. Nelson 5 12 I
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    Rifle Shooting.
    203 5 Singapore Ladies’ Rifle Competition. At Baleslier Range, Singapore, on Saturday, the ladies fired < ff the postgpned event of the S V. A- Rifle Club, for the handsome J silver bowl presented by Raffles Hotel, and prizes presented by tiie Club. There was the S. R E (V).
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    Selangor Turf Club Entries.
    337 5 In the rush of printing the entries for the Selangor Turf Club meeting which were received at a late hour on Saturday one or two names were omitted, says Monday’s Malay Mai In race s«*ven on the first day Douuer aud Merry Widow should be added.
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    The Indian Immigration Fund.
    542 5 The first haif-yearly statement of the working of the Indian Immigration Fund has been published in the last issue of the Perak Government Gazette. The figures given therein disclose the gratifying fact that tbe financial position of the Fuud is extremely sound- Operations were begun with
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    Passangers.
    107 5 Arrived Per ss. Lian Choo. 15th Dec from Kedah Mr. B E. Mitchell, Dr. Hoop-. Per s s Thongwa. 16th Dec-, from Singapore Mrs. Rappt and M isters Ogle. From Port Sweitaiih im Rev T. Joseph, Capt. Neil.-on, Mess’s. T. 1 John aud J. Samuel. I >EI’ARTED. Per s
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    FIXTURES.
    103 5 To-day 23rd Day of 11th Moon. Town Band. Esplanade, 6 to 7 p m. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p-m. and 930 p in. Entire Change of Programme• To-morrow 24th Day of lltli Moon. Sale of wines, milk, furniture, jewellery etc., at
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    MAILS DUE.
    9 5 English (Assaye) ...17th Dec, China Devanha) ...19th
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      50 5 To the Head of the Family. In ordering household supplies, don’t forvr«t to lay in a supply of Chamberlain’s Cough Ueiumedy. You may not. need it now but yor are almost sure to before the winter over. It never fails in cases of croup. n« George Town Uispeusaty. Wholesale Agentß.
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      70 5 NOTICE ri LENDERS for the right of using the two J. stalls on the Church Street Ghaut Wharves under monthly permits will be revived at the Resident Councillor’s Office, up to noon of Monday, the 21st December, 1908. Full particulars c m he obtained on application at. the Marine Department
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      747 5 NOTICE. T interest and responsibility of the undersigned, Lee Hay Thai, in the harms Keng Bee of Penang and Keng Hong of Rangoon, Rice Merchants, ceased as and from the 12th day of December, 1908. Dated this 15th day of December, 1908 16-12 08 749 (Sgd LEE HAY THAI IJUST
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    The Love Letter.
    1364 6 Its Decay. > Everything declines Take it as the fundamental axiom of everything that allows itself to be assisted by artificial means paiutiug. sculpture, literature, commerce, warfare; all these have their moments wbeu, arriving jusquau eonible. they must sadly turn aud begin the descent on the other
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    To Preserve the Sight.
    150 6 Tbe following rule* are recommended for the preserva’iou of the sight:—Avoid sudden chauges from dark to brilliaut light; avoid the use of stimulants and drugs which affect the nervoug system; avoid reading wheu lying down, or when mentally or physically exhausted when the eyes feel fired.
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 6 P*NA.S«, 16tH DbCKMBER (By Cjarienj oj Use Chartered Bank.) London Demand Ban* f niontUs" o* 1 e 3 Cred»t 3 Documoniarj is jiilnifta, I remand ita-nk Hs 174 f .< iiavn’ sign» Pi-•>>*'- l<6 Iknabiij, Damn no m»< r 174* Moulrnein, Domain!* Bant 173* i day»’sigh» Pn%-*— C 6
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    PRODUCE.
    189 6 Gold leaf $65 20 B. Pepper( W.C i Hlho.-t I no »U>ek While Peppei slo* sales Traug Pepper 10 95 sales Clove» 39 —sales Mace 73. —sales Mace Picking 63.— sales Nutmeg» 1 lu* 19. —buyers No. 1 6.65 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Ba»ke> 3.65 sellers Tapioca
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    MARKET PRICES.
    181 6 I‘xnano, 16th December. 1908 Bkk*— etg. Soup >**• can 12 Roast 24 oleiks 24 >te.v or Gurry Mea* 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail aa<-». 30 Tongue 48 20 Heart 30 Liver per cativ 30 Pork—- Pork !>«• cat» 32 Pig’s HeaU 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30 Mottos
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    SHAKES.
    684 6 Dividends Name. A a o n a Mining:. 10 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tui Mining Co.. i,t.d. 10 p.c. for yea rending 30/4/08 71- ilur. 1907 A 6 dur. 08 p o. io’ ’oiM 8 7/- dur. 07 A 4, 3 dur. 08 5 percent during 1907 1/.
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      57 6 That Means Kheumatism. Sore and swollen joints, sharp shooting pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleepTh»t means rheumatism. It is a stubborn disease to fijht, but Chamberiaiu’s Pain Halm has conquered it thousands of times. It will do so whenever the opportunity is offered, Trv it. One application relieves the
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      159 6 The curative actiou of Gouosan is attributed to its being autiseptic and anaesthetic. Manufactured by J D Riedal Ltd., Berlin, and sold in form <>f capsules. 4n iu a bottle. Cheap .Week End Excursions to Selangor. I THIRST CLASS RETURN TICKETS will be granted per s.sd M Kistna,” timed to
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      119 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Acme of Quality. Andrew Usher Go.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PFNANG F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.’ GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Hutlerv i-" 4 SAW' BOUDEN'S PEERLESS 0« EVAPORATED CREAK Absolute Parity Gunranteud, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 4 Co..
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    Japan and America.
    546 7 Text of the New Agreement. The following is the full text of the Agreement between Japan and the United States:— Letter from Sir Kogoro Takahira, Japanese Minister at Washington, to the Hon. Elihu Hoot, American Secretary of State. Sir, —The exchange of views between us which has
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    Unclaimed Wealth.
    359 7 £50,000,000 in Chancery. The latest official returns issued by the English Government entirely disposes of the belief, so generally held, that there are huge sums of unclaimed money in Chancery awaiting the advent of the rightful heirs. There is now in the Court of Chancery, under the control
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      1167 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of hr. Allen Cu. t Pha, US.A. f THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, j I Bill-Posters and General Advertising Contractors Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. »«■lol*6 AT /Vo. 2 la, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mtha TEA s<S' V TEA
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