Straits Echo, 8 January 1916

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATIN', THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED «AL4Y STATE: AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Per Annum PENANG, SATURDAY, Bth JANUARY, 1916. Single Copy, 10 c«ots. No. 6.
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      1117 1 For Cars on Hire —f BANK 3 mm Sfc Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. f EMPIRE "The Little Arlitncro* Call at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Just Unpacked A New Shipment of Motor and Cycle Accessories. Repairs of Motor Cars and
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    Association Football.
    455 3 P. C. 0. BBAT NAVAL TEAM. A rousing game was witnessed on the Esplanade yesterday evening by a huge concourse of interested spectators, including a large number of Europeans, when the Penang Cricket Club engaged a naval team at football and defeated them by two goals to nil.
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    The Insulting Ford.
    546 3 Recent home papers are full of references to the speech in which the now notorious Henry Ford said that he would like to tie a tin can to the Allies Financial Commission (to the United States) and chase it back to Europe.” Mr. Ford is the head
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    Dungun, Limited.
    489 3 REPORT AND MEETING. e A Seaiovs Loss. H Mr, W. L. Watkins, Chairman, signs the report of the directors of Dungun, Ltd., g which says Q From the accounts it will be seen that the a company has incurred for the period g under o review a loss
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    St. George’s Church, Penang
    88 3 Jajwxmx 9t*, Sunday in the Octave of the Epiphany 8-00 a m. Matins 8- a.m. Holy Communion 9- a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese) 5-00 p.m. Sunday School 6 00 p.m. Evensong and Sermon Procession—Hymn 79 As with gladness men of old Psalm XLVII Beckwith XLVIII Mornington XLIX
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    Penang Presbyterian Church
    366 3 Services will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Northam Road, to morrow as follows :—9 a.m. Children’s Service 6 p.m. Worship. Preacher, Rev. W. Murray, M a. Hymns for evening service: Church Praise, 380, 683, 312 and 533. Service of intercession ou Friday, 7 to 7.30 p.m.
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      606 3 J < Id </) a Id r 2= as BB SCOTCH WHISKY U Id Q_ (0 V) m < z < z o 3 ffl o 10 < rr r SCOTCH JAMES I' d>soo^* SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT' BLACK WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY 4? > r r rt> ■o
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      414 3 r MIA LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW ALL DEALERS. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. The Night Riders 'Of Petersham Pacts 3 The thrill of thrills. The most thrilling feat of daring ever shown on a screen. One of the most perfect and dramatic pictures ever produced. 2
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    89 4 Publish*! d*ily (except Sund»j» sad public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang PmiCß. Daily Local 124 peraxi:‘*i OmtaUtion... Postage Extra. lfail Edition (Post F roe) $17.50 CABLE ADDBESS ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Nos. (Echo, 580 Printing Department 345 N4.—A\\ bu«ia*M e*m«unieAtioo» thwtld to TEB
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    LEARNING THE RIFLE
    1192 4 A great many men who never shot before are no* realiy anxious to learn how to shoot, and “The Magazine R’tle a pamphlet published by the Straits Times Pi ess ;md containing simple facts about the care aud use of the rifle with sime advice on shooting,
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    Local Wedding.
    180 4 Beutena-Moissinac. A quiet wedding: was solemnised at the Church of the Assumption this morning by the Rev. P. Perrichon, the contracting parties being Mr. Charles A. Reutens, Assistant Teacher. St. Xavier’s Institution, and second son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Reutens, and Miss Louise Moissinac of the Penang
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    M. A. P.
    895 4 Mr. and Mrs. Angullia arrived from Singapore by the s.s. Nankin yesterday. Second-Lieut. C. H. Kelway Bamber, nephew of Mr. M. Kelway Bamber of Colombo, has been killed 'in France or Belgium. Mr. W. Semple, manager of the Cold Storage Company, Ipoh, who underwent an operation for
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    RANDOM NOTES.
    1059 4 A Gentleman. Turning over an old number of the Author we find Iu the Author June number, we are given these, among others, Literary Hinti for the Wealthy and Cultivated.”— A gentleman does not give his daughter a dowry of from five to fifty thousand pounds and forget
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    COMPULSION AT LAST.
    866 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RESULT OF THE DIVISION. LABOUR PARTY'S DECISION, London, January 7. The Labour Party has decided to withdraw from the Coalition Ministry, hence the resignations of Mr. Henderson, Mr. Brace and Mr. Roberts although they are supporters of the Bill. DEBATE IN THE COMMONS.
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    Wilhelm the Plotter.
    546 5 Paris, December 6. M. Jean Finot has published in his monthly magazine, La Revue, a very striking article on Austrian affairs, written by a proinineut Austrian writer, belonging to one of the oldest Bohemian families, Charles de Lavetzow. Tbe article gives a graphic account of the internal
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    IN THE BALKANS.
    595 5 (Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE ALLIES AND GREECE. London, January 6. In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, Secretary, said that he did not think the diplomatic situation between the Allies and Greece is other than satisfactory. THE ARRESTED CONSULS. Enteate's Reply to Greses. London, January
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    Police Court Cases.
    319 5 Kiag Street Affrsy. Before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Third Court this morning twelve Tamils and a Volunteer, a member of C Company, were charged with committing an affray. Inspector McLernon applied for the accused to be remanded and proposed to the Court that a substantial
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    THE WESTERN THEATRE.
    561 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. FRENCH OPERATIONS. Paris, January 6. A Paris communique states that the French achieved an effective bombardment in Champagne and destroyed a number of German trenches, Other minor operations were favourable to the French. Poison Gss Reservoirs Destroyed. London, January 7, 1.10 am. A
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    LOGIC OF NUMBERS.
    519 5 (Renter Service) Copyright Telegram. DISPOSITION OF GERMAN FORCES. EXPERT’S VIEWS. London, January 7. The Military Correspondent of the Timet estimates that there are 2,000,000 Germans on the western front, 1,000,000 on the eastern front and 2,500,000 on the lines of communications, and in the garrisons etc. Germany
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    Our Selections.
    166 5 The following are our selections for to-day’s races Rack I. 1. Petit. 2. Beri Beri. Rack 11. 1. Dun Dum 2. The Shadow. 3. Anak Defoe. Race 111. 1. Sandy Creek 2. Black Satin. Race IV. 1. Laksfoes 2. Betting Bill Race V. 1. Tongkah. 2. Loaddeer. Race
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    CONDUCT OF THE WAR.
    705 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. LORD LANSDOWNE’S EXPLANATION. OUR METHODS AND GERMANY’S. London, January 7. In the House of Lords, Lord Lansdowne, replying to criticisms on the conduct of the war said that it must be remembered that they had to consult the Allies at every step,
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    L’Incorporation De La Classe 17.
    240 5 L’ Incorporation De La Classe 17. The incorporation of the class 1917 in France began on January 5. The calling up of this class brings to four the number of the contingents of young men incorporated since the beginning of the war. Class 1914 was called on August 30, the
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    The King of Rumania.
    939 6 A Hoxeneollern But Not a Peo-3brman. It is of primary importance, first, to remember that, although King Ferdinand is a Hohensollern, be is not a member of the branch of that House of which the Emperor William II. is the chief; and, secondly, that up to
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    Disabled Army Officers.
    931 6 NEW PENSION AND GRATUITY SCALE. Widows and Children. A Royal Warrant as to Officers’ Retired Pay, Wounds Pensions and Gratuities, Widows’ Pensions, etc., for casualties during the presant war has been issued as an Army i Order recently. The following are some of the principal provisions i
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    Armoured Men.
    1981 6 Sophocles noted the paradox that armourless man is nevertheless the mightiest of things he conquers by his devices the tenant of the fields,” Shakespeare makes Ring Lear marvel likewise Thou art the thing itself: unaccommodated man is no more but such a poor, bare, forked animal as thou
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    The Afterwards.
    1949 6 INTERVIEW WITH ARNOLD BENNETT. Bt Pmot Aldbn, M.P. It was once said bj a leading statesman, of Lord Milner, relative to the Boer War, that He understood things, but not men.” Mr. Arnold Bennett’s strength lies in bis understanding of men and women of all classes, even the
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    December Output.
    69 6 Dbmook Dridoino, No Liability. Dredge Cubic Yards, Hours. Piculs. No. 1 46.542 470 168 No, 2 69,081 608 342 510 Working through the tailings 278 hours. Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate Limited* 21,655 lbs., Brieh Rubber Estate Limited, 14.141 lbs., Merbau Rubber Estate Limited, 8.684 lbs., North Perak Rubber
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      10 6 For Ohronio Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Care Is, 6d.
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      58 6 Coughs and Colds are common ailments, and in consequence often neglected, thereby permitting the system to drift to a stage favourable for the entry of the serious Protect yourself at the first sign of a cold by taking WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE, It is the finest aaedioine. Sold at Dispensaries
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      12 6 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Care. Is. 6d
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      48 6 The Children’s Colds. Watch the children’s colds and cnre them before they weaken the vitality. Use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy freely. It is perfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists and pronounced free from injurious substances and costs but a trifle. For Bale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      43 6 Bai Taste in the Mouth. If you have a bad taste in your mouth in the morning, your stomach is not in proper order. Chamberlain’s Tablets regulate this and give you a relish for your meals. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    The Financial Situation.
    1169 7 Whilst the Government have been wobbling and inuddhog in the political and diplomatic conduct of the war, whilst thej have been meddling with the conduct of military operations which is not their business, they have lamentably neglected to mobilise our financial resources and to check the financial
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      316 7 »0C DOC DOC DOCDOCDOCDOC DOC DOC 301 THE MAiNSTAY THE CLUB. r v OF h S' > i V:-' ..SA' /<■'. ‘a* < fJnX'/JrjJJu Si III" 3A mm r~ II ■N 'W/m 3M I i a i? n C P I :/*0'<n-- y A 6 >•> fi iX _-i>> o
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      53 7 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space n describing the mauy points of merit in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy The most astidious are satisfied when we state that it :nres colds and coughs from any cause, and hat it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale by ali
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      375 7 NOTICE. E hereby give notice that Low Chong Hooi severed his connection with us on the 3lst December, 1915 and that we wiii not be responsible for any debt or transaction that may be contracted or carried out by him on and after that date. 14 CHOP GIM JOO. MUNICIPAL
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      380 7 TO LET 1st and 2nd Floors 68, of Beach Street situated at Corner of Beach and Market Streets. 773 Apply to SENG KEE Co. TO LET. FROM 1st May, 1916, premises Nos. 27 and 27a, Beach Street, at present occupied by Messrs. HUttenbach Bros. Co. Suitable for offices and godowns
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    Legal Notes.
    1123 8 I Th»Nkw Chisckrt Judge j London, December 1. Lord Buckmaster, as an old practitioner j iu the Chancery Courts, probably felt grati- fied that the first High Court Judgeship he was riquirtd to fill up was a Chancery one. Though Mr. Justice Peterson’s ability and popularity are unquestioned,
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      364 8 When “Run Down” take £3 and Bazaars Of all Chemists Angier’s Emulsion promotes appetite, Boothes and strengthens the organs of digestion, overcomes nervous depression and builds up strength and vitality. It is invaluable for building up after illness, for nervous debility and for all run down conditions. It is, moreover,
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      62 8 A Germ Destroyer. There is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Paid Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the germs which cause these diseased. It also oauses wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third the time
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      490 8 you know t| B what “crumpy” 1 E< 1 y Q Q 1 I 0 D 0 0 msans It’s the word country children use at Home for the crispest, nicest, lightest kind of home-made bread. Your .bread will be “crumpy” if you have it made in your own oven
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    Health Insurance.
    207 9 Some people are naturally tbio. There is also a natural pallor but most people who are both thin and pale are far from well *»vi tbej need a tonic. Many people neglect to take a tonic until tbej get so sick that a tonic is not sufficient just
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    On a Liner.
    1719 9 Bt GbOKOR BlRMrjf<5HA.M. d There was an element of risk about the T0 J a 8 e an d everybody was uncomfortably [j conscious of it. There are aiways risks, of it course, for those who go down to the sea in 3 ships, even in great
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      390 9 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SING A PORE. The undersigned has been appointed Agent for the above Corporation, and is now prepared to accept MARINE. S’ FIRE RISKS atcurrent rates QUAH BENG KEE, 43. Beach Street, Peuaug The Anglo-Japanese Dispensary, 393 395, Chulia Street, PENANG. Qualified Japanese
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      70 9 Whooping Gough. When your child has whooping cough' be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics, and
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      441 9 DOCT-T >nonc i i i I i 'DC OC DC DOC DOoooOC BY ROYAL y=>r, 5 APPOINTMENT. V 1 I u o Contractors to THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE, THE INDIA OFFICE. ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. OBTAINABLE RETAIL KB M- -v! 1% fe
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      1722 10 B. I. P. O.- AND APC AR LINE Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China and Japan) Due Penang Jan. 7 Jan. 22 Feb. 5 Feb. 19 Mar. 3 Mar. 18 Apr. 1 Apr. 15 INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Homeward for Europe.
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