Straits Echo, 16 November 1912

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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. 10. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 16th NOVEMBER, 1912. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 262
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      1090 1 If ro'i require a Tonic and some thin,; to nourish you, Drink uoti's Head Guinness’s stout, and look for this label to soo that you get it. TIA Co., Sole Agents. 'r\ iPivl .jj Ok Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG
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      33 1 Order it in Nip Bottles Dog’s Head Guinness's Stout. The Tonic that cheer* and soothes and doesn't harm. Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANG LEE A Co.. Sol? Aoeni*
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    The Kamuning (Perak) Rubber and Tin Company, Limited.
    1862 2 The third annual general meeting of the members of the above-mentioned company was held at Winchester House, London, E.C., on 23rd October. Sir W r illiam Hood Treacher, k.c.m.o. (chairman of the company), presiding. Mr. J. H. Jennings, v\c i s. (the
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      60 2 amTTnn -imwmmmmirMMmr.mMi'. rimr THIS IS IT i WATERBURV’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compou nd tasteless odorless C* i **8 The latest scientific pre- paration of COD LIVER i OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommended by the
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      517 2 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, PENANG ROAD. To-night! SATURDAY To-night t Do not Lose this Oppobtvsity. Come and admire To-night s Specialities. The White ***** The Conspirators Paris The Mercenary Russian Film 1,500 feet 1,200 feet 1,500 ft. coi. (S.A.P.F.) The Affairs Dreyfus 2,000
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      1783 2 s ft. a ipi r. i ni •se BEWARE of IMITATIONS RIQAUD’S GENUINE r R M ArAfi i AA Irtil u o s S -J ®AT£« Y L«, 2 M:*V ---jk ;eg» u •vi P/1/?/.? FRANCE GOLD GY ALL PERFUMERS The Japan Electric Treatment Room. Chronic disease can be cured
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    28 3 1 mdt h rom i Agents Due Singapore I'ruiz Eitet A.G.ACo. 10th Nov. 1' rieiirich Singapore ij.jh.ajo. lyth L Colombo BM.ACo. -1st luja Colombo AG.ACo. 28th
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    SAILINGS.
    26 3 Vestel i For Agent* Leave* Influx Colombo A.G.&Co. Nov. T ‘n: Eitel 1 f rietiric/iColombo B.MACo.. vudzow Singapore B.M ACo. Ui "tuUiya Singapore A G.&Co
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      358 3 icxi w K*ted Arrivals and Departures Mail Service Outward. Nov 2H Himalaya connecting with Malwa 1>>c. 12 Delta H Mooltan 26 India Moloja Homeward J bto. Steamer. Connecting with S.S. .Due Loudon. Nov. Nov. Dor. )oe. Feb. Mur. Aj-r. Mav ltJjlndia 30 Assaye 14 Devanha 28 Himalaya 191 21 Himalaya
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      1479 3 SI Hi I P P N G. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. For Intended to Sail. Steamer. Singapore. (Three times a Veek). I‘ori Swettenham and Singapore. (Twice a week). Mergui, Tavoy, Yoh and Moulmein. (Fortnightly). Singapore, China and Japan. (Ft at nightly.) Rangoon Calcutta! (Weekly.) Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    96 4 Publishod daily (except Sundays and public j holidays) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Prick. Daily Local ?24 per annum Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 S.B. —All business crmmunications
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    MOBILITY IN WAR AND IN LIFE.
    668 4 A SATURDAY SERMON WITHOUT A TEXT. Just now the word mobility is as blessed as the word Mesopotamia”. Men talk and talk about the war. Wait and see. The Balkanians are getting further and further from their base and their supplies. Turkej will trouble
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    MARKETS.
    273 4 These are to praise our Municipal President. I like his policy regarding our markets. Enterprisers are willing to pay the Municipality more than it is now getting. But, replies tho President, they would raise the price of foodstuff i. Mr. Quah Leug Kee doubts this. There is a scale.
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    M. A. P.
    440 4 Mr Humphreys from Johore has succeeded Mr. Forrer as third magistrate, Singapore Mr. Forrer, it is leportcd, goes as district officer of Christmas Island. Mr. J. Ait ken, the Singapore barrister, who has not enjoyed good hoalth lately, will leave for England by the German mail steamer
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    The Tin Cases.
    226 4 PRIVY COUNCIL DECISION. CHINESE WIN. The Privy Council has confirmed the decision of the Appeal Court here in the series of cases begun in 1910 by Messrs. Behr A Co. and Messrs. Strauss A Co. against certain Chinese dealers in tin in Penang. The Plaintiffs were Messrs.
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    “The Spoken Word.”
    320 4 This is how the Bishop refers to the Echo's attempt to give the Malacca Medical Mission a leg-up: Lately there has been a discussion in one of our public newspapers on the subject of a work of philanthropy and mercy t which we in this Diocese have
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    Result of Echo’s Broadside.
    63 4 The Echo was plain spoken about that new rule in connection with the Deleterious Drugs Ordinance. We are unofficially informed that the Rule has been withdrawn temporarily Medan and Racing. —Medan will shortly come to the front as a racing centre, as there is much talk
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    MINISTERING CHILDREN’S LEAGUE.
    573 4 9»U of Work. The Third Anuual Sale of Work of tls Ministering Childrens League was held yesterday evening at the Engineers’ Institute which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. Mrs. Michell, who opened the Sale, on her arrival, presented with a beautiful bouquet by Master Leslie Procter,
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    Necrology.
    78 4 We regret to announce the de.ith of Mr. D. Allaganathan Piilay, Tamil Interpreter, Third Court, which took place at the General Hospital yesterday afternoon. A few months’ back he went to India on leave to recruit his health but returned before the expiration of his leave to take up
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    Shares.
    167 4 Yesterday. To-day. Ri*« FallBuyers Sellers Buyers Seller? RUBBER. s. d. s. d. s. d. 8 d. Anglo Malay 14 74 15 AM 14 7M 15 414 Bukit Mertajam. 2 6M 3 2 6H 3 Chersonese .3 3 6 3 Cons. Malays 13 7M 14 6 13 7M 14 w
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      131 4 TURF ACCOUNTANT. PENANG SINGAPORE. HEAD OFFICE: 25, Beach Street, Penang. Telegrams: LANDER,” Penang. m m m m m m m (m m m m m m m m m m m m m The George Town Dispensary, Ltd., CHEMISTS a OPTICIANS. VS V Sunglasses With smoked, blue, or fienzal lenses.
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      74 4 Something for Mothers. This is the season of the year when mothers feel very much concerned over th freequent colds contracted bv their children, and have abundant reason for it as every cold weakens the lungs, lowers the vitality and paves the way for the more serious diseases that so
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      60 4 Pneumonia. You never heard of anyone who used Chamberlain’» Cough Remedy haring pneumonia and million* of bottles of that remedy are sold every year. Pneumonia is undoubtedly a germ disease, and this remedy cleans out the culture beds that form in the throat and bronchial tubes and develop the trerin
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      49 4 Hive You i Cough? If you have a cough, cure it. A co^j\ m a symptom of more serious trouble. berlain’s Cough Remedy is the best o able aud you need have no hesitant using it as it CDutains nothing in.)» 11 For sale by all Dispensaries aud Dealer
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      TO-DAY’S RUBBER MARKET.
      44 5 London, Nov. 16. Courtesy of Messrs. Tho East a.; 'He Co. Ltd., through their agents Slot Co.) Fine Para Spot... 4s. sd. p ino Para Forward... 4s. l.Jd. First Latex Crepe delivery next three months 'Lgd. Market steadier with advancing tendency.
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      Legislative Council.
      407 5 [Echo Special.) Municipal Bill. Singapore, November 16. At the meeting of the Legislative Council ardav the Attorney General in introducing the Municipal Bill said that it was Urtroly based on the former, withdrawn Bill. The present measure really left the constitution* of the commissions hb before but ttTeote.il
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      Marine Motor Service.
      113 5 (iv ho Special.) Singapore, November 10. At the auuual general meeting of the Marine Motor Service Co. the report and accounts were adopted without discussion. Mr. M. Meyer, who presided, pointed out that the report proves that there does exist a steadv demand for motor launches at
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      Sir Ian Hamilton.
      50 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, November 1«>. General Sir lan Hamilton will arrive here to-morrow. On Monday he inspects the troop* at the race course. There will be iflau.*uvrBB during the week culminating night operations on Saturday. The Volunteers will be inspected on Monday •tight at the Drill Hall.
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      Gun Explodes.
      43 5 (Reuter.) London, November 15. Three men were seriously and twelve slightly injured by the bursting of a 13 5 gun at Shooburvuess where they wore ex* pwimenting with anew type of shell. Frag•aeuts of the gun were blowu throe miles away.
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      Alleged Russian Spy.
      33 5 Reuter.) London, November 15. Tkf Russian Captain Kostevitch, who V s charged with espionage at Berlin la June last, has been sentenced to two u -irs imprisonment in a fortress.
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      THE WAR.
      337 5 Reuter. HAS ADRIANOPLC FALLEN T London, November 15. It is rumoured in Constantinople that Adrianople has fallen. Wireless communication with that city ceasod since noon of tho 13th inst. The Armistice. Constantinople, November 15. L p to midnight there has been no reply to tho Turkish application for
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      Nobel Prize For Literature.
      17 5 (Reuter.) Stockholm, November 15. Gerard Hauptmann has won tho Nobel prize for literature.
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      Our Q. and A. Dept.
      158 5 A reader in Medan (S.M.) asks our editor to tell him (a) which is the best institution for learning Literature”, (b) to estimate time and money required for attaining proficiency and (c) to recommend some books. With pleasure. Answers: (a) Tho library. (b) Alxrnt 75
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      St. Andrew’s Reel Practice.
      22 5 Thv next practice will take place on Monday, the 18th inst. There will be no practice on Wednesday.
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      THE GOVERNMENT DEFEAT.
      240 5 (Reuter.) 3 Unionist Resolutions. Prohab’y Incorrect. London, November 15. The Standard says that Mr. Asquith is anxious to resign. Albert Hall Dcmoastrmtioa. The Albert Hall demonstration is historic as the first gathering which has fused tho wings of the party. There was extraordinary enthusiasm and Mr. B.
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      M. F. A. Fixture.
      138 5 16th Nov. Hutton Lane vs. Mejlis (3rd round Cup) 17th Everlasting vs. J. Horia or S. Penang (3rd round Cup) 18th Stia Tanjong Tokoug vs. Pranakan Prai (League) 19th Mohdeu. Recreation Club vs. Bahrol Alain (League) 20th Hari Raya 21st Crescent vs. Babusabar (League) 22nd Crescent
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      M. F. A. Match.
      37 5 The M. F. A Cup-tie match, third round, fixed for to-morrow, has been postponed. The Haji Kas iui Football Club will play the Darul Amau Football Club (League match) on that day instead.
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      Tin and Rice Quotations.
      58 5 The following busiuoss :u tin has keen done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchauge, $114.20 Looug Fee A Co., 25 tons at 114.90 Straits Trading Co., 125 114.90 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 275 114 95 Total 425 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at J 2229
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      SHIPPING.
      22 5 Inward Shipments. 8.8. Kedah 700 bags paddy s.s. Avagyte 122 slabs tin ss. 11 bag’ patchouli leaves 8.s. Thongwa 914 rice
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      K.M.S. (Malay States) Rubber & Coconut Plantations, Limited.
      831 5 K.M.S. (Malay States) Rubber Coconut Plantations, Limited. The Report of the Directors for the year ended 30th June, was presented at the Second Annual General Meeting of Members held in on Friday, Oct. 25. It included the following statements "Area.—A small Malay holding having been purchased during tho period under
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      Local Wedding.
      70 5 Caldwell—Ruxton. A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian Church, Northam Road this afternoon, the contracting parties beiug Inspector K. Caldwell, of Pitt Street Station, and Mrs. Ruxton of the General Hospital. The Rev. Ernest Lawson officiated. Tbo bride was given away by Inspector Cannon and Mr. West
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      Exchange Quotations.
      158 5 Penang, 10th November, 1912 4 ni/'s Bank drafts on London 2 4/, D/D 2/4/, T/T 2/4/, 3ms Credits 2/4}} 60 d/s 2/4*f 30 d/s 2/4/,D D Bank buying 2/4/, New York 56} Paris n 294\ Hamburg 238} Java, Bank demand 140$ buying D/D 1411 Calcutta T.T. 174|{ Rangoon,,
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    FIXTURES.
    80 5 To-dax Bth Day of 10th Moon. Homeward English (P. A O MailInterstate Rugby Football, Ipoli. Ipoh Gymkhana Club, entries close. Band, 6olf Club, 6 pm. George Town Klnematograpb, Kuala Kangsar Road. <, Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. To-morrow. 9th Day of 10th Moon. 24th Sunday
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    37 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Nall Service. Outwaad. Homewaud Himalaya 23 Nov. I India 16 Nov Delta 12 Dec. j Auaye 30 Extra Service. CWwxed. Homeward. a 19 Nov. I Nyanta 21 Nov Novara 2 Dec. Nore 5 Doc
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      45 5 I love mv darling Nancy. Mv Nancy she lores me, She is my latest fancy. Though T’m never fancy free. T Iw he% Ute last Sun lay, ci lf bad a little cough, I'll tako ber Wood.’Gre* lWrmmt Ta-ta So long! I m ofl Cure
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      36 5 for the Golfer. For soit*nr«9 of the muscles, whether induced by vio’ent exercise or injury, there is nothing better than Chamberlain's Pain Balm. This liniment also relieves rheumatic pains For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      10 5 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Wood*’ Great Peppermint Cure.
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      488 5 Prof. Schmidt prefers Uonosan (Sjwtals Kawa Riedel’s) to any other preparation of Santalwood oil. Although ho used the drug in more than 20 cases, he has never observed anv signs of nausea, flatulency, nephritic pains, pruritus nor skin orupt’ons. Notes for Merchants TAKE CARE OF THE CENTS SO THAT THE
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      125 6 UhMM, Uer. ».i., 2,820. Strufrig 16th 'Nov., Makassar, Bth Nov., Gen.—B. M. A Co Malaya, Ger. s.s., 348, Peters, 16th Nov., Deli, 15th Nov., Gen.—B. M. A Co. Ellenga, Br. s.s, 2,558, Muir, lGth Nov., Singapore, 14th Nov., Gen. H. L. A Co. India, Br. s s. 4,198, Gordon,
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      DEPARTURES.
      90 6 16th Novemher Colombo Miiru, for Singapore, China and Japan. Hok Canton, for Teluk Anson. Thongwa for Singapore, China and Japan. Padang, for Batu isahra. EUenga, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Lama, for Port Swettenharo and Singapore. Malaya, for Deli. India, for Ceylon. Australasia, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt and via Brindisi,
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      MAILS CLOSE
      45 6 Singapore Per Ellora, 18th instant, 11 am. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Persia, 18th instant, noon. Port Swettenham and Singapore Per Klang, 19th instant, 4-30 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Egypt and via Naples, for Europe etc—Per P. E. Friedrich, 19th instant, 6 pm.
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    EXCHANGE.
    126 6 Penawq, 16th November. (By of the Chartered Bank.) Condon, Demand Bank 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4 n 3 Documentary.. 2 Calcutta, Demand Bank R*. 174* 3 days* sight Private 175 f Houabay, Demand Bank 174* Moulmein, Demand Bank 173$ t 3 days’ sight Private 175£ Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    216 6 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 34.25 sales Trang Pepper 23 lb nominal Cloves 35. —nominal Mace 124 —sellers Pickings 107 —sellers Nutmegs 110 s. 34. —sales No. 1 8 20 sales Sugar < 2 810 sales Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10 6» buyers Tiihbun
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    SHARES.
    1997 6 a I I I j [III 0.2 Numl*erof i d, 2 1«^ *1 Capital. Share» Dindends. N mt oj uod a 1 ĕ 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 RUBBER DOLLAR SHARES. p.c. p.c. p.c. I I j Kmu at mmi 1 ‘to OOO 1 1 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate,
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      74 6 Croup. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid in its development that every mother of young children should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait uutil the attack of croup appear* and then send for medicine and let the chilTf suffer until it cau be obtained.
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      107 6 Riedel’s Gonosaii is not unpleasant to take, and is not attended by those distressing byeffects which so often accompany the use of balsams and Santal oils. It has secured unqualified praise from the leading Specialists. The Chinese Steamship Co., Ltd. For Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy 8 Swatow. The s s. Glenogle
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      79 6 CL6ANS6 YOUR BLOOD WITH CBIMAULT U C“ > SARSAPARILLA mF i ii The original sarsaparilla, recommended for the last 40 years for lymphatic diseases, eruptions, boils, and all disorders of the sWin. GRIMAULT ft C I, tlMODM, PARIS JUST ARRIVED. The Singapore 8 Straits Rough Diary FOK 1913. Price $1-25,
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      64 6 NOTICE. TAMIL IMMIGRATION FUND ENACTMEN T. 1911 T7MPLOYERS OF TAMIL LABOUR Vj are hereby reminded that returns under the above Enactment for the preceding quarter must be sent to the office of the Superintendent of Immigrants, Penang, during the months of April, July, (October and January. Forms for the return
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      108 6 SIEMENS 6. BEACH STREET. PENANG Telegrams Siemens, P« M Telephone No. 479. manufacturers of Electrical Machinery, Apparatus and Accessories FOR Electric Light, Electric Power and Electric Traction. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS LTD Head Office: CAXTON HOUSE, Westminster, London Supplies Department and Stores, Upper Thames Street London Lamps flf Fittings Department.
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    The Gold Discovery At Capetown.
    479 7 A Pko3l’Ector’s Experiences. It lias long been suspected that gold lies hidden in the mountains around Capetown. Now a cablegram in the London Daily Mail” records that a gold-bearing reef has been brought to light iu the excavations for the new Capetown dock. Yet many
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      1178 7 Singapore Cold Storage Co. LIMITED. So 255, Penang Road, Telephone No 602, English Stilton Cheese. Week Uayo Sumlays HOURS. 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. 5 a.in. to 11 a.m. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 1 FORTYFIVE ASKED. Forty-five mothers asked for and received a free sample can of Fussell’s Fresh
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      64 7 V l THIS .+i' IS «I IT! WATERBDRK’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound M«u4^ Cm -=Ss« TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific pre paration o? COD Ll\Eh OIL Does all that fe> claimed for it and super sedes the > Id fashionec 1 emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re commended
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      120 7 HOTEL NORMAN, (FORMERLY RAFFLES HOTEL). PENANG’S SELECT RESIDENTIAL AND TRANSIT HOTEL. Renowned for the excellence of its catering. Special rates for Planters and F.M S. Visitors. Guests at Hotel Norman will have the alternative of taking meals at the ahovo Restaurant. Mr John Roberts Hilliard-Rooms adjoining the Hotel are now
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      1036 8 W. MAN SON, A merica a Dentist Late of Dr. Allea 8 Co., Pha, 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KKBIDINQ AT /Vo, 21 a, Penang Road. A few Jocis from the Eastern aid Oriental Hotel. Khoo Buan Phuan 'jcnop Gfm Seng Moh, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Tin Miners,
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