Straits Echo, 21 November 1911

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  • Title Section
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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY V()L. $24 Per Annum. PEJNANG, TUESDAY, 21st NOVE.HiIER, 1911. Single Copy, 1C cents. No. 296
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      1194 1 if rou require a Tonic and some' u thing to nourish you, Drink rind’s Head Guinness’s Stout, and look for this ‘V 1 t \Jl label to see that -x.,m you get it. LEB A Co., Sole Agents. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co..
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      34 1 Order it Dog’s H in Ni p Bottles. [yd Guinness’s lout. The Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn’t harm Observe this la it is on every genuine Nip. TIANG LEE Co.. Sol* Agent*
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    Penang Library.
    619 2 Nrw. Books. The following new hooks hare l*»en ref*'hW it the li'tsar? kly Own Story, 1911, hy Lou'** Tuscany. Adventure, Sgort and Travel on the Titietan Step, es, 19? I, hy W. N Fergtutou. Ovriba'di and ti e Making of Italy, 1911, by G M Trevelyan. WJj'li on
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    Unclaimed Letters.
    202 2 The following unclaimed letters, etc., are lying at the General Post Office, Penang Lett eri>. Barclay. J. Lee Frank Black, J. S. Mariani Mdm;. Butler, A E. Mav, F. T. Callan, F. L. Oakley. E H. Couzin, If. Ott, Ĕ Engelke, B. Mons. Rees, F. D. Foscolo, Mrs.
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    Local Steamer Service.
    270 2 Expected Arrivals. The Companies do not guarantee the ilatt t of arrival of the steamers, but will endeavour as far as possible to ensure punctuality. F rom Alor Star, (Kedah). —Kedah,20, 22, 24, 20, 28 JL 00 N«»v. and Tong Chuan, 21, 23, 25, 27 aud 29.
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      53 2 lllllllinillllMIIHUUIllliL THIS IS IT WATERBURVS METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compou nd tasteless~ ODOR Less L.4 The latest scientific preparation of COD LIVER OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommended by the medical profession. (J* ALL CHEMISTS MMmHi
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      53 2 Follows Nature's Plan. Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Ohanlerlain’s Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allavs the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretiois and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its superior eitftfence. For sale bj all
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      335 2 I e kb The fact that some of your teeth are 'decayed although you have always cleaned them is a proof that the preparations Vrhich you have used do not preserve the teeth. Use Odol! Being a liquid preparation it reaches all parts of the oral cavity, and being an
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      374 2 Be prepared to spend a pleasant evening AT THE Japanese Bioscope To-night! To-night!! Wfin several long and interesting pictures from Vitograph Co., Milano, Itala, Gaumont, Star Co.. Biograph. I. M. P. Co and Pathe, etc., etc w ill be shown. The only place where von see new r pictures at
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      919 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given in accord >nw with the pr< visions of Sect «»n It of The Mumcijal Ordinance I” that an Eltvtiouof a Municipal Commissioner for the uuicipality of George Town, Penang, for ibre-* years 912, 1913 atul 1914, will take place et the Municipal Office, George
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    24 3 Vessels Irom Agents Due Yorck Kleist Atholl Delta Singapore Colombo Glasgow Singapore B.M.&Co.. B.M.&Co. S.B.&Co. A.G.&Co. 21st Nov 23rd 24th 2nd 1>j.
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    SAILINGS.
    26 3 Vessel» For Agents Leaves Yorck Kleist Atholl Delta Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo i B M-ACo. B M Jo S B ACo. A.G ACo. Nov. Dec*
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      248 3 am f towt**! Arrivals and Departure*. Mail Service Outward. j f ltJth Assaje connecting with Mongolia Homeward. DateNot. FebMar e AprM*v I.S.1W- r« from China to Iguillet and London without transhipment. FAKES by mail steamers. 1st class 2nd class Louduu bv He» r >05-72 $377*14 gullet, or Gibraltar $528*00 $.158-29
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      564 3 V For BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. 4 Singapore. (Three times a week). Port Swettenham and S’ng*pore. (Twice a week). Mergui, Tavoy, Yeh and Moulmein. (Fortnightly). Rangoon Calcutta. (Weekly). Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore and Karikal. (Weekly). i PC A.V KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART M AATSCH APP1J (ROYAI DUTCH PACKET COMPANY.) HUTTENBACH,
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      1025 3 <S H I P P I N G.> mUTSOm LLOYD, SEEM. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. mHE fast and well-known mail «'earners of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen JL Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa Naples (conafectioa Marseilles, Alexandra and vice verea), Port Said, Suez, Aden, PwMfcg, JiiugapDre,
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    421 4 A Journal for Educatkd Folk. Published dailv (except Sundays anl public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Prick. Daily Local *24 per anuum Outstition... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) §l5 cable address ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343
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    PARLIAMENT.
    467 4 There is one book mentioned in to-day’s list of new books received by the Penang Library which we hope many will read. It is Sir C. P. Ilbert’s little primer on Parliament, which we read some time ago. Sir Courtenay Ilbert, k.c.b k.c.s i., is a Clerk of the
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    Penang Hunt Club.
    641 4 Entertainment and Presentation at Juo<ie’m Bind alow. Mrs. Thornton’s “At Home” was an event upon which entertaiue s and entertained may compete in autogratillation. In their charming garden, Mr. Jiistie Thornton, Mrs. and MissThomton, receive.! the homage of a very large and very happy company. The comforts
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    P. C. C.
    99 4 Quoits Tournament. Following was the result of yesterday’s tie I) a Hu ivlicap. Ward and Cutn'juvhiui heat Sharpe and Housto 1. 1--* 7. Bowls Tournament. Following were the results of yesterday’s ties Ch>iinpuni»)i j>. Blackstone hcot Sandes, 21-9. Reiuiann b*-a* Jarvis, 21- 18. Arundel Estate Murder.— The
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    Alleged Malicious Prosecution.
    291 4 Cowan Claims 5,000 From Tully. In the Supreme Court !>efore Mr. Justice El»den this morning the hearing was begun of the action brought by M. S. Cowan against A. Tully for malicious prosecution. The sum of 5,000 was claimed as damages. Mr. G. E Wright-Motion appeared for
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    A Batch of Three.
    648 4 f The SonK of Kenny, hy Maurice Hewlett, Macinilla i'g Colonial Library. l.alage's Lovers, by George A. Birmingham, Methuen's Colonial Library. The Year's Round, by Maud Stepney Rawson, M 11 and Boon’s Colonial Library. Maurice Hewlett needs no introduction. f Ever since he wrote The Forest
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    Kuala Kangsar.
    527 4 ll*h Not. The Sultan’s dinner on Saturday nk-bt at one of the Bukit Chandan palaces m honour of the royal quests, was more of a homely affair as there were no local guasts invited, except the D. Mr. Ellerton, and Miss Ellerton. The diners comprised of T H.
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      249 4 Visiting-“Stay at the Grand Hotel,” IPOH A Homelike Hotel for Transient or Residential Quests, affording every known comfort and convenience, and appealing to those seeking the Best Accommodations at Reasonable Rates. The Mott A muting Bioscope and Variety Combination THE MOONLIGHT CINEMATOGRAPH. KING STREET THEATRE. DON'T FORGET! WE WILL SHOW'
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      27 4 Fikch. —At Port Arthur, ou the Bth inst., suddenly, Roland Finch, Esq of Port Arthur, Yokohama, and Shanghai, and of Anerley Park, Anerley, Surrey. .Aged dl years.
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      40 4 Ctu&e of Insomnia. Indigestion nearly always disturbs the sleep more or less and is often the cause of insomnia. M tnv cases have lieen permanently cured by Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale b j all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      7 4 For all internal complaints, dree it rv
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      27 4 (lOnosan is a happy conil»inati" u Resins with Oleum Santali iu tion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 Santal cures easily, no comply ohtaaista and dealer».
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  • Obituary
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    400 4 Obituary. An Old Far East Ham, It is with the deep regret due to u sense of person al loss that r. death of Mr. R >!and Fiu. h. m 7" k th was received only this morn in v k:. ter, Mrs. Tom Wright of "MasooUe'• 'Mr F.och died
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Necrology.
      25 5 Mr. Henry Abrams. ,p death has taken place in a London Hume of Mr. Henry Abrams of S-T"' Ho jean, of age. Echo Special.
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      The Tecks.
      78 5 Arrival in Singapore. Princc and Princess Alexander of Teck r Simrapore at the conclusion of a rT rain storm They were received u'sir Arthur Young, General Sb>phen- t i l( Bishop of Singapore, Sir-W. )D ]naa Jones, Mr. Justice Fisher rg Fisher, the member! of the l.tivi- Council,
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      Siamese King.
      36 5 To Visit Europe. Tl,« Bangkok Mail understands that the nueens mother of Siam will go to Europe i a visit iii April next. The King of Siam ,„11 follow her in September. Echo Special.
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      Captain W. M. L. Bower.
      48 5 Granted Honorary Rank f Major. Captain W. M. L. B ower, Superintendent of Police, Singapore, lias resigned his coinmission. He has been granted the honorary rank of Major with permission to retain the riokaud wear the prescribed uniform on his resignation. Echo Special.
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      A Cheating Case.
      55 5 Frank Mafdel Charged. Frank Mardel was charged at Singapore with cheating Mrs. Fletcher of $lO,OOO. He is also charged with cheating Mahomed Salleli in respect of $25, the Gasoline Oil Company in respect of $lO, and How Win Yeak in respect of $lO9, all by cheques alleged
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      Railway Trouble.
      113 5 Men Won't Listen To Leaders. The meetings of the railwaymen iu connation with the ballot of November 4 are almost everywhere in favour of a strike, uftun despite the advice of the leaders. In one instance the Secretary of the Engine Drivers’ Association impressed on the meetings the
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      The U. S. Navy.
      40 5 Two New Battleships. A telegram from Washington states that Congress will l*e requested to authorise the construction of two battleships of 30,000 tons each, armed with ten 14 inch-guns and with a large coal capacity’. Reuter.
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      M. C. C. vs. Victoria.
      91 5 Progress of Match. The match at Melbourne was resumed in perfect weather. The attendance was fair *nd the wicket excellent. Victoria scored 274 runs iu the first imings, bouglas taking 4 wickets for 41 rj ®*> ai) d Hitch 4 wickets for 54 runs. The
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      British Foreign Policy.
      521 5 Pro-German Articles. The Daily News, Daily Chronicle and Morning Leader contain articles dwelling on the perils of secret diplomacy and demanding to know the full extent of our obligations to France and whether the fulfilment has involved disregard of the view points of other Powers. The Daily
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      Lyons Mail Robbery.
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      “A Gigantic Coup.”
      113 5 A robbery is reported on the Lyons mail The thieves boarded the train while it wasleaving the station and bid on the roof of the van. They subsequently broke in and opened fifty mail bags taking all the valuable articles, including the official bag of tin Ministry
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      Antarctic Exploration.
      43 5 Japanese Expedition Fails. A telegram from Sydney states that the Japanese Antarctic Expedition on board the steamer Kaina Mam was unsuccessful in reaching the Sou’ll Polar Continent. It may make a fresh start with a larger company and more equipment. Reuter.
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      Macao.
      40 5 Garrison to Be Reinforced. A telegram from Lisl>on says that the garrison at Macao will lie reinforce 1 by 200 troops from Mozambique, the garrison of which will lie reinforced by a Lureq^ean Company wiJi artillery. f J Reuter.
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      SATURDAY’S FOOTBALL MATCH AT BUTTERWORTH.
      57 5 To the Editor or uir Strut* Echo Dear Sir, Will you please insert the following correction in your paper re the above soccer match. The opposing team against the Everlastings was not the Butterworth Recreation Club but a team drawn from residents in Butterworth. Yours
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    The Manifest.
    244 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Perak, 19th Nov., from Deli Messrs. Nah Han, Beow Huat, Poon Teong. Beow Lean, Poh Guat, Wah Sin and Mrs. Litn Siew Teeng. Per s s Omapere, 20th Nov., from Singapore Capt. J. A. Mellor. Departures. Per s.s. Kedah, 9th Nov., for Kedah Mr. Chas.
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    P. W. Weather Report for 20th November.
    215 5 Highest corrected reading of Barometer ***** Maximum temperature in Shade «5°F Minimum "I SJF5 J F Rainfall "'I Prevailing direction ot VV iud... Ca m Don’t forget Daily Di.*k by the Taipiug Thespians —shows it Penang Saturday night. Mr. Harry Neubronner says it
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    FIXTURES.
    96 5 To-day Ist Day of lOtli Moon. P. CC. Bowls ies. Engineers’ Institute. Anuual General Meeting, 6 30 p.m. Moonlight Cinematograph, King Street Theatre, 0 p.m. George Town Cinematograph, J£uala Kargsar Road, 9 p.m. Japanese Bioscope, Pen: ng Road. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Roa 1. To-mokrow. 2nd Dav of 10th Moon.
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      442 5 I Why Pay If ore I When you can get an instrument that won a crowning triumph in keen competition, in richness and melody of tone, elegance of finish, quality and durability, The celebrated ADARINI-FLUTE. Guaranteed 3 years. 3 octaves, 3 stops, one set reeds Rs. 15, 20 and t
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      346 5 i THE C R ArC H OTES£. SANATORIUM. PENANG HILLS:, AS GOOD AN HOTEL AS ANY IN THE STRAITS." —i Singapore Free Prest, 27th March. SARKTES BROTHERS, l' r MrirJtor*. 34C PALMER COED MO TOE IN V CLASS OF THE IK OWN FAST. SMART and RELIABLE. NEW FRESH SUPPLIES JUST
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      108 6 Br. s.s., 340, Lyons, 20tb Nov., Singapore, 18tb Npv., Gpn.--E. 8. Co., B*noa. Dut. M 3:56, Tweedy, 20th Not P. Brendan, 19tb Not., Gen.— H. L. A Co. Jf/<iN4, Br. «.a., 732, Olaen, 20th Not., Singapore, 18th Not., Gen. —A. G. A Co. Bandon, Dan. a.»., 2,237. Bbennep. 21at
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      DEPARTURES.
      62 6 21BT November. Benoa, for Deli and Langs*. Kedah, lor Alor Star (Kedah). Tong CKoy Un, forTrang. Kut Sang, for Singapore, China and Japan. Qmapcrc, for Port Swettenhaiu and Singajpqre. Perak, for Deli. Pgngkor, for Bindings and Sitiawan. Mfbe, for Teluk. Aubod. Tarek, for Ceylon, Australasia, India. Aden, Egypt and
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      301 6 Foa Ak>r Star (Kedah) —Per Tong Chuan, to-morrow, 8 a m. Dpli—Per Calyj>*J, to-morrow, noon. Teluk Anson —Per Hok Canton, tomorrow, 2 p.m. Yen —Per Jit Seng, 23rd instant, 7 a rn. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Kleist, 23rd instant, noon. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Thongira, 23rd instant, 3
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    EXCHANGE.
    129 6 Pksa.no. 21st November. By courtesy of th* Chartered Bank.) London, Dernaud Bank 2/4/ 4 months' sigM R»nk 2/4 A^ S C-w Lt... 2/4£? n 3 Documentary- 2/4* Calcutta, Demand Bank 174 3 days' sight Priv 1751 Bombay, Demand Ban' 174 Vfoulmein, Demand Bank 178$ 3 days' sight Priv* <
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    PRODUCE.
    219 6 Gold Leaf 164.60 Black Peppu no ttock White Pepp <r 28. —buyers Trang Pepper 20. nom. Cloves 42. nominal Ma*‘o 1 *8 —nominal Pickings 107 buyer» Nutmegs 110 s. 28. —sales No. 1 8 20 sal Sugar < 2 810 sal s CBasket 5.10 now. Copra (mixed) 1130 nom.
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    MARKET PRICES.
    146 6 Pbnano, 21st November. 1911. Beet <*<•- Soup p">r catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 21 Stew o Curry MeaL.. 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each c o Tongue... 55 Feet Heart 3 Liver per catty 5> Poke Pork F« r calty 3| Pig's Head... Tomrw Hold «V'h the
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    SHARES.
    1947 6 I I i I I s 2 I Number ofj *3 4 j K -2 Capital. Shares > Dividends. Name. S i-ned. a fi la o* j 1 j i i T j 1906)1907(1908 1909 *****9U RUBBER—l «*l.l,AR Ml ;KES. p.c. pc p.c. p.c. |p- c.j PO<i S *****0
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      10 6 Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for all internal (lysentrr. oou*hr, eolds
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      50 6 It Is Wonder. Chamberlain’* Pain Balm is one of the most remarkable preparations yet produced for the relief of rheumatic pains and for lame back, sprains and bruises. The qunk relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times it cost. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      77 6 CHAPOTEAIIT’S NO CURATIVE TASTE PRINCIPLE NO (tP SMELL COD NO LIVER NAUSEA OIL MORRHUOL Is superior to Emulsions or Oil, it cures Incipient Consumption, Coughs, Bronchitis and Scrofula. Each tiny Morrhuol capsule is extracted from a teaspoonful of coil liver oil. R- coiiuik ndcd at the Paris Academy of Medicine.
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    Lloyd’s Register of Shipping.
    3481 7 Annual Report, 1910-11. At the close of the year ended 30th June, 1911, 10,400 merchant vessels, registering over 21 million tons gloss, held clashes assigned by the Committee of Lloyd’s Register. The details are as follow Vessels classei in Lloyd’s Register Book at 30th June, 1911.
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      601 7 "O BE SURE—the Teeth are so important that it would be a pity to neglect them—especially when you can clean them so well and so easily with -Calvert's 4Soffi Bwder Your local dealer stocks and sells it. Mskert F. C. Cabert Co., Mancherter. England. KEMEMB liR!!! PERHAPS YOU QUITE REMEMBER
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      45 7 The cottage was a thatched ons (Or so the poet said), Jim's counterpane a patched cne, And poor Jim —nearly dead. But do you think he ditd. Sir r (Don’t trust those writiug men). Woods’ Peppermint Cure was tried. Sir, And now he’s well again.
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      92 7 Cause For Alarm. That hacking cough may appear to be of uo consequence, but you may be certain that it indicates some derangement of the pulmonary system. This fact in itself is enough to cause alarm. Do not wait until it causes you annoyance, it may be too late then,
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      58 7 1' s 1 Good Advice. s The l*st time to buy Chamberlain’s Cough f Remedy is riyrht now. Don’t put it off unt til you need it but keep it at hand. A cold B is much easier cured when first contracted 1 than after it fois settled in the
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      968 8 ■MB W. MANSON, American Dentist, UU of Dr. Alin k Co„ Pki, 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT A o. 21 a, Penang Road. A lew imi (res the Euteri ul Oriental Hotel. TECK A COMPANY, Shanghai Carpenters 4* Furnishers, 4, PENANG HOAD. High-class Household Furniture kept
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