Straits Echo, 23 September 1916

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  • 35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENIS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Per Annua, PENANG, SATURDAY, 23rd SEPTEMBER, 1916. Sin|te Coy, II cenhi No. 223.
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    • 1211 1 •and 1 L U I L i! OSp natuM MOTOR CAR for Sale. One second-hand two-seater MORRIS OXFORD In good running order complete with accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run and full particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Tel [Address: Hokimteik, Penang. ’Phone
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    • 36 2 DRINK tv 1 *3 ■it m i\■ CONNOISSEURS k*IK£ XHIT i OIL Z>\ Ld gf >S* iii dk* Jt&k M a SOLE AGENTS BRAND Mk i t --f s (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) LTD., PENANG
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  • 1382 3 The Work or the Armer Patrols. (By Clande Grahame-White and Harry Harper.) Almost ev?ry day now, as the war by air, in ccmmcn with that by laod, grows on all fronts in its organised intensity, the value stands revealed of the armed aeroplane ♦h; craft
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  • 446 3 Amazon at the Head or Blacks In East Africa. News has reached England of the appearance in the field of war in Ea*t Africa —in the Kilima Nyato region—of a German virago who is said to be leiding a body of native troopi without the assistance of
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    • 250 3 JUST ARRIVED. 2 HUPMOBILE 5-passenger Touring Cars. 2 SAXON 2-SeaVer 2 DODCE BROS. 5-passenger Touring Cars* All the above oars are up-to-date models fitted with hieh tension magnetos, besides elestric light and self-starters. "l BE ARRANGED. PRICES ON APPLICATION' WING LEE Si. Co. 223, Carna.von Street, Penang. 18*. Hugh Low
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    • 176 3 GRANTS -=V m w\ V"' \\v; m fufj m i.i I i 5 r a *5 vv 8 J mm t iKit&m&i •vU NV l\> m r.\ l\|Wi vs? m m s»n -feA; 5 jA 35 H ‘T.; «3 Th V.:' W\ a\> Ini WHISKIES. R T. REID Co. LONDON.
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  • 456 4 At the present time tbe Lancashire cotton mills are very largely dependent upon America for their supplies, and there are two factors tenJing to reduce the available quantity from there—the limitation of the cotton bait —the area within which cotton may be grown—and the increasing
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  • 1035 4 A DEFENCE OB THE BRITISH ShIFOWXER. (By Sir Archibald Williamson, M.F) Owing to the needs of the Governments of the AUits for munitions, for tbe conveyance of and for the supplies necessary for military expeditions overseas, a vast number of vetsils are required. The result has been that
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  • 201 4 Rumour has been busy during the last few days with regard to an alleged rich find of ore on the Menglembu Lode Syndicate’s property, which, we believe, wai discussed at a meeting of directors on Sept, 15, Nothing official has yet been published, however, so that both shareholders
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  • 192 4 Shipments of rubber from the Straits to America have been abormally heavy during the war, and the Colony, it is no surprise to find, has come iato the limelight in connection with an interesting development concerning the transport of rubber from the Middle East to the
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 609 4 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW GO., LTD., PEN A N C AND TAIPINC. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) MOSQUITO NETS. We are noted for the quality of our Mosquito Nets and Netting, and know that our prices cannot be equalled on equal quality anywhere. All Nets are made up with full corners, have wide doors,
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    • 312 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The Commissioners of George Towd, Penang, invite separate t nders for the following: 1. Alterations to Town Hall consisting of additional exits, staircases, 2. Erection of Coolies’ Quarters (one block) at Sungei Piuang. Full particulars can b) obtained and plans and sp°c fications inspected at the Municipal Engineer’s
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    • 187 4 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed ent tor the above Corporation, and is now repared to accept MARINE S’ FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUAH BENG KEE, 43. Beach Street, Penan jv, Bargain in Cigarettes TO CLEAR A CONSIGNMENT a few cases
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    • 61 4 Rheumatism. Have you ever tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism If not, you are wasting time, as the longer this disease run on, the harder it is to cure. Get a bottie to day, apply it with a vigorous message to the afflicted parti and you will be surprised uid
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  • 1018 5 The further hearing of .the c*se against Yiau, Yiap Fung, Oog Bok and Loh SiD, who were asked to «how came why they should Dot be bound over to keep the peace, was resumed yesterday in the Third Court before Mr. V. G. Esechiel. The first
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  • 81 5 14th StrfrDAT irfiß Trinitt. Srf/Mlbbr 24. 8-00 am. Matins. 830 aim. Holy Communion. 5-00 p no. Bun<l%y School. 8-00 p.m. Evensong Hymn 1&>. Responses Roberts. Psalms 119 Goodonowgh Hnd Matthews. Magnificat 4?. Nunc Dimittis Tonus P* regnums. Hvinos 300,198. 477. GOD SAVE THE KING. On Wednesday Matins
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  • 38 5 St. Andrew’s, Nobtham Hoad 9 a.m. Children’s Service. 6 p.m. Public Worehip. Preacher Rev. Donald J. Ross, m a. Hymn :—l2, 634, 171, 329. Service of Dsvotion and Intercession on Friday evening at 6.30.
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  • 732 5 The a s. Tara i9 fixed to leave here at 8 p.m. to-morrow, bound for Port Swettenham. The s.s. Tota Mam. from Singapore bound for R ingoon and Calcutta, is due here on the 30ih instant. The s.s. Benten Mam, bound for Rangoon and Calcutta, is erpected to
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    • 196 5 I A Q •[*3 Oi SCOTCH WHISKY J 4 H 0 u ft (fl CO Z 4! Z 4 E O 3 0 0 w j < "SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT' IS 4 JAMES K olasooiw V°*m*4 &&&&s?*■ W*s A -Vst% ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY <o O T D CD
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    • 401 5 AMULET SMOKING MIXTURE QUITE NEW PACKED IN TINS OP 1/4 and 1/8 lba. FOR SALE B Y ALL PRINCIPAL DEALERS. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. Present Pathe's Latest and Most Wonderful Serial NEAL OF 28 PARTS 28 THE NAVY It is the seiial supreme, the
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  • 94 6 MHM duty («reft Sodija tad prthtie liMliiy) at m CBITBBION PBE3S. Lt». No 59, Beach Street, PenaDg. rmioa. Duly Local $24 per annum. Ovtotataoa.M Postage Extra. Kul Editsoa (Port Free) «17.50 J CARL! iDDKUI ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printiftf Department 543 JT.t.-An MouauaiwtloM OnM b* iMnwt
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  • 1346 6 When a Singapore oontemporarj assumes in one of its columns that Penang is situated in the F.M.8., and then in its leading article proceeds to read this Settle* mint a lesson in patriotism we can afford to ignore its strictures. But before the Government brings forward
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  • 1060 6 Brigadier-General Clifford, whose death in action was announced on Wednesday, was the brother of Sir Hugh Clifford. A quiet wedding was tolemnised at the Church of the Assumption this morning by the Rev; L. M. Duvelle, the contracting parties being Mr. C. Thomas Tenson, manager of the
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  • 1027 6 Really Regretted. There is apt to be a certain .j m :i among newspaper notices of deaths iW is perhaps inevitable. In a daiU Whlc however, we are arrested by an ann P per meat at onca so quaint and po iiin 00 we cannot help reproducing it
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    • 58 6 G.TD. SERVICE. SKILLED CHEMISTS BuperiLtend the execution of YOUQ ORDERS at THE George Ttw.i Dispensary, Ltd,, THE LEADING CHEMISTS. Penang, Taiping and Ipoh. ANDREW USHER Co.'s SPECIAL RESERVE O. V. G. WHISKY Sandilands, Buttery Co., Sole Agents for PENANG PERAK. FES. [I ||i|! iJ The Best Protection Against FireSThieves. Stocks
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  • 713 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Bloody Figkticg. London, Semptember 21. A telegram from Bukharest states that t be offloial Rumanian communique reports that an obstinate struggle continues in t be Dobrudja. The Russians and Rumanians bloodily repulsed all the enemy attacks on the whole front and delivered »ereral
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  • 612 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SERBS AND BULOARS. Attack RcpaUcJ. London, September, 21, 4.20 p.m. A French official announcement, issued at Salonika, states i ‘*The Serbians repulsed a violent Bulgarian counter-attack on Kajmackalen crest with heavy losses, “The Bulgarian attack gained a foothold in the village of Beresnica but
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  • 99 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ONLY A BUSINESS CABINET." Asauraaee to Britisk Minister. Athens, September 22. The Director-General of the Foreign Offloe oalled on Sir Francis Elliott, British Minister at Athens, and assured him that the Greek Cabinet was only a Business Cabinet and not political. It was
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  • 87 7 Govcramcat Boads to ka Issued. (From Cher Chen Correspondent,) Singapore, Bept. 23. The Government Qonette publishes tbe text of the War Loan Ordinance whioh is designed further to appeal to Britons overseas by provisions enabliag every person in the Colony to send every spare penny to tbe
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  • 29 7 (From Oust Own Correspondent O Singapore. Sept. 28. The Supply Ordinance of 1916, which is published in the Government Gaaette, makes provision for a sum of $9,836,505.
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  • 251 7 Sisoapobu Criticism. In the case of oar contribution, the Government brought forward the motion, after consultation, we (Singapore Free PretaJ believe with the Unofficial Members. It was a good motion, aod was passed, although we believe it would have been better if the Colony had agreed
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  • 24 7 Sept.l9 By Balance 12,114.67 12 Ladies Bridge,Book at Golf Club. 3.00 Sept.l9 By Balance $2,117.67 Amt. previously acknowledged 27.510.72 Total $29,428.39
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  • 297 7 That Private W. R. Henderson and the other physical culture enthusiasts mean business is evidenced by the appearance of the looal drill ball. Although the committee was only formed on Monday ;last they have already managed to produce a horizontal bar, a vaulting horse and a
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  • 844 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Giurtl Hait's Ceeeulo*< London, September 21. The text of General Haig’s communique is as follows: Heavy rain fell during the night during which the enemy continuously counterattacked. The New Zealanders repulsed them with severe enemy losses. A large number of dead are in front
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  • 829 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Eatay Attack Rep«l»«4. London, Sept. 22, 4 p.m. A Paris oommuoiqul states a powerful enemy attack between Priez Farm and Raucourt was repulsed with serious losses. THE ENEMY’S EFFORT. Great G«rmaa Coeater-Attaek. London, Bept. 22, 1.5 a. m. The Paris communique says i Yesterday's
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  • 257 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Portvfacsa Lisbon, Sept. 21. An offioial announcement state* that Portuguese troops crossed th) Rovuma River and penetrated three milse into German East Africa. The enemy abandoned his treoohes after a feeble resistance. PoßTueaa and thi War.— -Interviewed recently by M. Andie fudesq. of the
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  • 282 7 Some commotion was caused in Ipoh on Thursday night when the clear night sky in the direction of Lihat was illumined at about 9 o’clock by a bright bliss wbioh seemed to rise to a great height and finish in a huge volume of smoke and
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  • 107 7 later-Settlcmeat Mitek. At a General Meeting of the Association, largely attended, the League Match to-day between Hutton Lane and Jamathol Moslem was ordered to be postponed, and authority given to the Selection Committee to postpone any League fixtures necessary to make way for Selection matches. A telegram
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  • 90 7 The following telegram from General Alexeieff, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, has been transmitted to General Sir Douglas Haig, G.C.B.:— I am commanded by His Majesty the Emperor to thauk Sir Douglas Haig for the congratulations of the British Army on oar recent successes,
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  • 93 7 The following articles will be found on oar outside pages Pages. 3 —Our Progress in Aerial Fighting. German Virago's Vow. 4. —High Freights. China aa a Gotten Supplier. Straits Rubber for America. Meoglembu Lode. 5. —Church Services, Shipping News. Breach of the Peace. 8. Penang and War Taxation. At
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  • 992 8 The Cabinet changes suggest an era of government by cryptogram, Mr. Arthur Henderson w»9 appointed Minister of Education, not that be might Educate, but that he might advise the Government on Labour questions. Now he is appointed Paymaster, not that ho may Pay, but that be may continue
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  • 1013 8 Not so long ago, we casually remarked that possibly climatic advantages, arising from the coolness of The Hill,” have enabled Penang residents to take a peculiar outlook upon public questions of the day, A correspondent rather pertly contested the suggestions thrown out by us, and blundered
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  • 1047 8 India and Its Faiths. 1 A Traveller’s Record. By James Bissett Pratt, Ph. D, Professor of Philosophy in Williams College. (Constable and Co.) 12s- 6d. net. It is just possible that the sub-title of this volume may suggest -a somewhat unpromising method of treatment. Our experience
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  • 360 8 Sarawak Chinese add fti War. There is some ‘room for local application of the following «extracts we take from the excellent Sarawak Gazette of September 16 Deducting the Ontfetatibn subscriptions, Kuching has not done so badly but ought to hare done Tory much tet’er. It is admitted
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  • 176 8 Saturday, September 23. Football—P.C.C. vt. Kedah, Esplanade. Sunday, September 24. I4tb' Sunday after Trinity. F. M. S. Chamber of Mines visit to Malayan Tin Dredging Mine. Penang Swimming Club, Monthly Medal Competition. P. V. R C. Shoot, Rifle Range P. W. V. R Field Operations. Monday, September
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  • 189 8 Tennis ToubnameNt. The following were the results of the ties played off yesterday: Double Handicap B. J Tryner and G M Terzano beat Lewie and Paddav t>—3, 6 —l. Mixed Double» A. Mr and Mrs E J Bennett beat Miss Pritchard and F N Syer 6—l, ?—5.
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    • 376 8 WANTED MANAGERESS tor Tbe Bodega or Reliable Clerk of respectable family. Apply to THE BODEGA. •475 WANTED. JOB C0MP03IT0RS. Salary accord* ing to qualifications. Apply to FOREMAN, Criterion Press, Ltd J*JANTED. WANTED immediately a Chinese Cashier for Collection of Rents etc Must have knowledge of Chinese characters. One speaking English
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    • 11 8 For Children’s Hacking Cough at'Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure I*. 6d.
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    • 363 8 B large Penang Free School Magwi^ MARBLE hall' (MFOPMWftTHAM ROAd!)" OABD «ad RESIDENCE: f or .k ®r ,on K «eparate LS° rt and ocol rooms. e Mas H. BODOM, Pfopritlrett. CENtENXRY NUMBER. OLDuf0 LD uf? EE and kho e t* obtain copies of the above MagLi n< uld P laca
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  • 110 9 (INCORPORATED IN BINOAPORI In connection with the proposed increase f tbe Company’s Capital the holders of bearer share warrants desirous of claiming n allotment of the bonus shares are notified that they will be require! to excbauge their b a re warrants for registered Bhare
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  • 779 9 (INCORPORATED IN SINGAPORE.) •VTOTICE is lereby given that an Exfra- ordinary General Meeting of the Pom Dan v will be held at tbe Registered Offi e of the Company, No. 11, Collyer q u ,v Singapore, on Wednesdiy, the sixth d»v of September, 1916, at
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  • 903 9 The discus lion in tbe House of Commons of the Paris resolutions aud the Prime Minister statement thereon' reminds us of the famous query put by Queen Elizabeth to a Speaker of her day What hath pissed in the Commons House 1 and the reply was,
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  • 1122 9 WHAT IT WILL BE AFTER THE WAR. Bt Aleieno* Blackwood. Among the probable results of the war that now fill our minds more and more there are the lighter as well as the graver aspects of a hundred questions. Among the forme that of travel is worth considering.
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 8 9 Tratmctt for Dysentery. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Dur-
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    • 61 9 Chronic Diarrhoea. Are you subject to attacks of diarrhoea? Keep absolutely quiet for a few days, rest in bed if possible, be careful of your diet acd take Chamberlain’a Colic, Cholera and Diairbo j a Remedy. This medicine has cured cases of chronic diarrhoea that physicians hate failed <to, and
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    • 337 9 The Chinese Steamship Co For Rangoon, The ■s. Olenogle 3,750 tous, Captain W, McGhie, is expected to arrive here from Singapore on Monday, the 25th instant, and will leave for Rangoon on the same day at 4 p.m. For freight or passage please apply t j KIM KENG LEONG Co.
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    • 118 9 DOCZDC /^> C DOC DC DOC DC DC U JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENT OF TRIUMPH CYCLES. X hnu FitttJ with X with Dunlop Brakes. Tyre» X 4 TRIUMPH Prices, from $7O to $125 nett. PEDLEY TYRES. Pedley Oxford Oyole Covers, Price 3-50 e*oh Pedlov International Covers, Frioe 12-50 eaoh Pedlev
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  • 965 10 Texiniko. The Major of Marines was in bis cabin when 1 went to take him for a walk on the Quarter-Deck. On the table in front of him was spread out a motoring map of Hampshire, and he was poring over this with close attention.
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  • 1265 10 The Italian Front: Captives. There is a fine Gregorian roll about Prisoners and Captives, but the phrase is redundant, as ott-ra happens in poetry. Moreover, prisoners suggest Old Bailey, Sykes, ignominy, whereas captives of war are often heroes and have always commanded respect in civilised lands—still find it even amoDg
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 10 10 For Chrouic Chott Complaints», Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6d.
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    • 281 10 WHEN BUYING MANILA CIGARS Be careful to see that the box bears the trade mark as shewn below: LONDRES. HIGH LIFE IN THE EAST. REINA VICTORIAS. CORTADO FINO. ti. m* 'm m Kim I m PER LAS. PERECTOS. IMPERIALES. CORTADO DE LA REINA. THE TRADE MARK OF THE LA ISABEL
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  • 1186 11 ii London, August 19, 1 1 The other day, in the House of Commons, 1 1 Sir Hedworth Meux elicited from Dr. < Macnamara a full statement of the changes < made two years ago in the regulations whioh j i govern the advancement of admirals to the
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  • 652 11 All About the Maw who Passis The Pictures.” |< Every bad boy haled before a policecourt nowadays blames the piotures.” If J all the stories told to magistrates wore to be believed, the cinematograph industry I might be held responsible for an enormous j
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    • 66 11 t 7! a > > -A* i i S«r. tie. 4 rtwr J~ 5 g* «ay ft' sv-r I Vt> irV o «'V." *m •^v LARGE REDUCTION IN PRICES. SEE 1916 PRICE LIST. 7» SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, CILFILLAN Go., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG, SINGAPORE MALACCA. aPS# K? Us -«sSSS
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    • 86 11 Chamberlain's Couth Remedy. This remedy has no superior as cure for olds, croup and whooping cough. It has been a favorite with the mothers of young children for almost forty years. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can always be depended npon and is pleasant to take. It not only cures colds and
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    • 34 11 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of omnia the tiny laxative» which do not gripeOf chomiata, 50 eont* por phial, or po«t fr«« from tho Dr, William*’ Modicin* Co., Dopt. 5c, Singapore
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    • 565 11 Never too late to cure Neuralgia If jou are «offering now from the grip* pine, twitching pain* of neuralgia—if you suffered yesterday and expect to «uffer to-morrow—ye« if you’ve «uffered all your life from the agonie* of neuralgia, rheumatism, iciatica, backache, toothache, earache, sprains, strains, or swellings, now is the
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    • 1845 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINE (Incorporated in England.) Mall and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China aad Japan) tProceeds direct to Marseilles A London, from London direct. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. (Service temporarily suspeaded.) Wireless Telegrapky fitted oa all Steamers. NOTICE.—All cabins
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