Straits Echo, 22 January 1917
1917-01-22
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1917-01-22 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAt STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 15. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, MONDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 19.35 words
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Advertisement1389 1917-01-22 1 tyn «waid z 1© nathES !£SS m FOR Chinese New Year i BANKS JUST RECEIVED Chartered Send your Motor Cars and Carriages to us for painting and varnishing. An expert painter has been engaged from Hongkong. Torpedo body or Motor V&ns built to order» A Fleet of English and American1,389 words
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Advertisement9 1917-01-22 1 MIIKm ■v^ to AT -,<3l r lOK^fSj tfe= £"**K*9 words
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Advertisement35 1917-01-22 2 DRINK *<,v m •V ■•> j$ K *V.. ,v-<4 V J'H', I Ml m ■'V JPyl* RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEORS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.35 words
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Article988 1917-01-22 3 Douglas M. Gane - SPENDING HER bURPLUS. By Douglas M. Gane. Tin sontburu extremity of W ’stern Eu.upp, like thatcf E totem Europe, was held I for Centuries by a Molammedao Power, and the vicissitudes that have marked the history of the Bilkau Peninsula have their counterpart in the aunais988 words
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Article919 1917-01-22 3 Primitive Habits of the Eskimos. Mr. George H. Wilkin*, a member of the Stefansson Arctic Expedition, has reached England after more tbau thr.e years spent in the Arctic, mostly among the Eskimos of Victoria Island, Banks Lind, and the northernmost coast of Canada, In an919 words
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Advertisement584 1917-01-22 3 Straits Settlements War I Loan Bonds. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15™ NOVEMBER. 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE-100 PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent584 words
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Advertisement52 1917-01-22 3 The Children’s Colds. Witch the children’s colds and cure them before tbpy weaken the vitality, Use Ctumherlain’s Ooutfh Remedy freelv. It is perfectly t-afe. It bas b c en tented bycbemUts and prborunced fr<e from i j irious eub. stances and costs but a trifle. For sale by all dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement602 1917-01-22 3 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check602 words
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Advertisement62 1917-01-22 3 A Germ Destroyer. There is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain's Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the geims which cause these diseases, It also oause wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third the time62 words
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Article1146 1917-01-22 4 A report of tbe Malayan War Loans Inv-stuieut Trus*, and publication of tbe ltnp<rial War L -ann prospectus in tbe (Jovenment Oaze'te, remind us ttiat tbi- great matter of belpirg tbe Imperial Bxchtq’ier «fill iltmands attention, If.cidemally we have to apologise f<>r aiipping i"to the error of1,146 words
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Advertisement706 1917-01-22 4 Pure Water a Necessity in every home. Use the “BOULTON'S” IMPROVED germ IMTF RCE! 11NU FU.TERS Mtir c as f ED l.Ni m fm fi 1 ■'Si "i. Absolutely the best of all. Household pattern in cream enamelled stone ware with detachable filtering cylinders, as illustration. j v ‘•ifirirs. .•gr706 words
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Advertisement12 1917-01-22 4 For Children's H.ckiug Cough at Night. Woodf' Great Peppermint Cure, li. 6d*12 words
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Advertisement342 1917-01-22 4 EratrnnnnnnncrnnnnnnnnHntmnanaaau n WOLFRAM (SELANGOR) LIMITED, g PENANG AGENCY: 93, Bishop Street. D a BUYERS and SEPARATORS 0 op a a tin, WOLFRAM and SCHEELITE ORES. 5 SEPARATING WORKS: Pudu, Selangor. H 0 HEAD OFFICE: 1-3, Old Market Square, Kuala Lumpur. 5 nnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnannnnncmnttaa ARRIYEDTTT New Shipment of the well-known “JOOCOCLES” Fitted342 words
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Article203 1917-01-22 5 nf the What Nets who open at the Vmrire th«trs to-morrow evening. the JLws Free Priu «aid recenUj was a bumper house to witness a programme, at the Alhambra theatre for the usnal weekly change. A «.Lr of first-class pictures were shown in second show, but the203 words
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Article439 1917-01-22 5 The Jan :ary M mthly Medal Competition •50 yards handle'p was held at th > 6,'mmDg Club wi Suody moroiog. TJ»"’ fer g tenent»i«s for A Class and 11 entnei for “B Class- All the beats were keenly contested, most of them being won hv A touch.439 words
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Article721 1917-01-22 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE, a A MIXED BAG. 3 laturaacc ladication. j New York, January 18. Marine insurance rates to Bouth America I and the West ladies have advanced from k 2\ per cent, to 10 per cent, but it is believed that the raider will avoid721 words
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Article1384 1917-01-22 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Ceased by Fire. London January 20An offioial announcement states that au explosion occurred in a munitions factory in the neighbourhood of London on Friday evening. It is feared that it caused considerable loss of life and damage. London, January 20 Later. The1,384 words
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Article89 1917-01-22 5 Jan. 4By Balance ***** 8 W B Gibson 58.00 15 H. de Z Lancaster monthly 25 00 Jan. 15 By Balance I 674.17 Amount previootly acknowledged 30,727 73 Total 31.401.90 Labour Minister Mr. Arthur Hend rson recently told an American int-r viewer that one ol’the reasons the89 words
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Advertisement90 1917-01-22 5 EMPIRE HEATRE If" FOR 3 NIGHTS ONLY l»«s. Wed, Thuis, Jan. 25, 24, 25, 1917. i Extraordinary Attraction I SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OP The Whatnots kith class Variety Company and I Mystical Entertainers. j headed by t 1 nT J ,,p I Majter lilusiouiatt Magician. I trpnn Beryl a Charming Soubrette90 words
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Advertisement477 1917-01-22 5 GOLOFINA JAMAICA CIGARS “PERFECTOS “BOUQUET” Packed in Boxes of 25 QUALITY EQUAL TO BEST HAVANA BRANDS. SOLD BY Pritchard Co., Ltd. Caldbeck, MacGregor Co. Tong Joo Co. Chong Kee Co. S. S. A. Marican. A HAPPY AP’D PROSPEROUS HEW YE*R TO ALL OUR CHINESE PATRONS. To-morrow Night 1 Tuesday Night477 words
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Article, Illustration97 1917-01-22 6 daily (except Sunday» and pnblio holiday») i uni CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. V* 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price D »37 Leeal *24 per annum. OeAetatkm... Poatage Extra. re>;i E4ifelon (Poet Free) t 17.50 rtm.l ADDEEBB ECHO—PEN ANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All business communications97 words
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Article1398 1917-01-22 6 It is distressing to learn from Reuter of the recent triumph of reaction in Russia, for it is naturally the liberal elements in the Tsar’s Empire which incline most consistently to the ideals of the groat western democracies. Throughout the war German I policy has followed along its1,398 words
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Article812 1917-01-22 6 Mr. Arthur Thornton is still at Milford Haven. 1 1 Mr. Loke Chow Kit has been appointed a J.P. for Selangor. Colonel A. E. Adams. V. D., has gone to Johore on legal business. Mr. J. C. Sugars is to act as Senior District I Officer, Province812 words
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Article994 1917-01-22 6 A Suggestion. It would be a graceful act, and at th same time a gentle reminder to the Gov IDO ment that it is not behaving very hind»^ 0 ly in the matter, if the Committee o f?k* Penang Tuif Club were to earmark iom* f its profits994 words
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Advertisement147 1917-01-22 6 r Our business didn’t grow on chance, it is built cn a solid foundation of Honest Trading. No dissatisfied customer so far. ggAII that is R’ally Smartest is Here To-day. gJA unique showjof Cainese New Year Goods. TO-DAY WE OPEN UP TO 12 P.M. 3s —mm KENG Co. Penang 81147 words
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Article791 1917-01-22 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] fierce fighting. Allies Pressed Back, London, January 20, 7.40 p.m. Tua wireless Buiiiao offl3i*l report says tb*t coverpd by concentrated artillery fire considerable enemy force* attacking in the Sanescbi front in the vicinity of the River Rimnik pressed back our detachments towards the Sereth. The791 words
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Article605 1917-01-22 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GERMAN SHORTAGE OK MEN. I.fe.ious Devices. Paris, January 19. The Tempt hears from Petrograd that the Germans are resorting to a number of ingenious new methods with the object of I reducing the number of troops engaged in holding their front-line. Their trenches no longer extend605 words
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Article743 1917-01-22 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Satisfactory Work, London, January, 20, 12.45 a.m. Frild-Marsbal Sir Douglas Haig reports 9 that we dispersed enemy working parties in 1 the Ancre area and shelled his positions in l the neighborhood if the La Bassee Canal with satisfactory results. I Considerable Artillery Activity, London, January743 words
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Article631 1917-01-22 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] MR. BALFOUR'S NOTE. Aa.rieaa Appreciation. London, January 19. r Balfour’s Note (in reply to President Wilson) has been oordially received by the American press. I The World says tbat nobody has stated the case against Germany with less passion or more clearness. Germans Infuriated. London, January631 words
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Article501 1917-01-22 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] BRITISH PROGRESS. Advatce Alo*g the Tigris London, January 21. An official announcement regarding the I operations in Mesoptamia states that we I have driven out the enemy from the area north-east of Kut-el-Amar* and now hold a trench system on a front of 2,500 yards and501 words
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Article68 1917-01-22 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 3. —Why Germany wants Peace. Three Years in the Arctic. 4. —British War Loans. 5. —Telegrams. Penang Swimming Club. The What Nots. Belgian Belief Fund. 8. —Penang Turf Club. The Week’s Events. Tonight’s Band Pro* gramme. 9. —Chinese68 words
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Article590 1917-01-22 7 A DISTINGUISHED GATHERING. Some Pretty Dress**. C TYom Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, January 21. At the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in the presence of Sir Arthur and the Lady Evelyn Young, Major-General and Mrs. Ridout, Admiral Grant and hit staff tha .wedding was solemnised of the590 words
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Article69 1917-01-22 7 (From Our Own Correspondent,) London, January 19. Pale Crepe 3/(U Diamond Smoked 3/ot London, January 2(5. The prices in the London Rubbsr Market to-day were:— P*le Crepe z/0 Diamond Smoked S/0 Messrs. Boustead <fc Co. inform u« that the following are the quotation! received on the 2169 words
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Obituary18 1917-01-22 7 Obituary. The Duke of Atholl. London, January 20. The death has taken place of the Duke of Atholl.18 words
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Article, Illustration2150 1917-01-22 8 JANUARY MEETING, Concluding Days Results Saturday brought a successful and in maDy ways interesting meeting to a close. Financially, we bdieve, the results panned lout well aiid the attendance on the last I two dayB was decidedly satisfactory. Morelover, the weights bad been well allotted, the I entries2,150 words
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Article1342 1917-01-22 8 Owjjjmu. Ist 2nd 3rd Mr. Heab Swfe Lee 3 0 2 J. B-'aucnanu 2 I 1 ii Seah Eoe Kun 2 1 0 H. B Pike 2 1 0 E. T. C. Garland 2 1 0 P. S Goodall 1 2 4 Yap 1 2 0 Julrt* Martin1,342 words
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Article134 1917-01-22 8 Monday, January 22 The Wagr n-Pacbaurg Wolfram m LM Extraordinary Oan er d Messrs, Btrker A Co 12 30 n l0 8 P. L R; C. Shoot. P m Town Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 23. New Moon. Chinese New Year Commence* Public Holiday. Four Sided134 words
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Article690 1917-01-22 8 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.:— 1 Selection Carmen up to Data Lu'z’s 2 Quadrille Huldigans Seifert 3 Waltz My Pet r. Buc-alos.i 4 Mazurka Ceutifolie E.lenber* 5 March Jolly Comrades Allan The Hearst690 words
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Advertisement327 1917-01-22 8 WANTED. European lady to act as Dime to baby tour months old, travelling to England in March, Second Class p-saage paid tor services. Apply, giving age and nationality to No. 75, 43 e/o Straitt Echo WANTED. WANTED for Aver Weng Tin mines, a Foreman A a Storekeeper, Foreman without experience327 words
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Advertisement61 1917-01-22 8 Unnecessary Words. Why wast« word" a d a Hert'B nt? space in describing the many p >ii t* of in ChsmberUn’s C‘U<?h Rmedv? The most •vt d >us arp d when wo sta'a 'hat, it rurps colds snd c awb« from sny e.use u.d that it contains ab«o!ubdy no mu61 words
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Advertisement73 1917-01-22 8 Whoopiat Cnifh. When your chi d baa whooping cough be careful to koep the cough loose and expectation easy by giyiDg Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as may be requiredf. iftts remedy will also 1 quify the tough mucus and make ti easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in macj73 words
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Article1358 1917-01-22 9 PAST YEAR REVIEWED. Merchants’ Opinions. I The prosperity of these States (says the I Kuala Lumpur paper of Siturday), to I repeat a statement very frequently made, hs in a large measure due t>. the Chinese I merchant and the Chinese labourer. The I peaceful Chinese penetration which1,358 words
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Article700 1917-01-22 9 The prize distribution of the School took place on F id»y in the Victoiia Memorial Hall, the Lidy Evelyn Young kiudly attend* ms; and giving the girls their prizes, says the Singapore Free Press. A programme of d.ili, action song o figure marching, <fte,, gave interest700 words
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Advertisement210 1917-01-22 9 e 3E 3Z SOME REASONS WHY tVT C7»; YOU SHOULD INSTAL A U. E. SCRAP WASHER «P5K2S-JS» (1) It will enable you to recover more rubber from your 3craps than you are at present getting. (2) It will relieve your present machines of a great deal of work which they210 words
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Advertisement613 1917-01-22 9 The Easter» United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Held Office: SINGAPORE. The undorsiguod bis boat; appointed agent for the above Oorp iratior ai. 1 is now prepared to Hcoept MARINE V FIRE RISKS it current rates. QUaII beng kee, Bm.'k Street, Penaurf /6 V v v F r+ SS*4 v i "**>.613 words
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Article585 1917-01-22 10 CELEBRATIONS AND DECORATIONS. Need of Unity. Peking, January 2. The streets of the Capital presented a gala scene yesterday in celebration of tbe N**w Tsar and tbe anniversary of tbe establishment of the Republic which it will be remembered took place at Nanking under Dr. Sun585 words
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Article339 1917-01-22 10 As Tennyson Bays, “it bean’t them as has money that breaks into houses and steals/’ and if poverty in Japan seldom drives people to theft, it drives them into courses of life which, though they seem more honest to the Japanese, are regarded with even more339 words
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Article951 1917-01-22 10 The most irritating questions that thundering down the ages are thorn COffi9 queries that no generation can aDno J in Where was Moses whfn the lioht aCi er How old is Ann Who struck R.i? 1 T terson? These and other historic ?4t tones to which there can951 words
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Advertisement78 1917-01-22 10 With the distressing moist heat of this tropical climate ne s apt to get a body •hill, always most dangerous because the liver or kidnevs are affected, and with either out of order a diseased condition may bo set up. WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE is the finest corrective ef a78 words
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Advertisement462 1917-01-22 10 ’SBommm 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. rar Qri ’i *5- 1 iSk v,. < yv 4 rJt Vkl ffira v &Sg y/< 14 %> > 2*3 PER462 words
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Advertisement39 1917-01-22 10 The Best Cough Medici®*. Chamberlain's Qjugh remedy largest Helling cough medicine in tbe w£? to-day because it dees exactly wbat a medicine is supposed to do. It stops cjiw and colds speedily aud effectually* byall d ispeoiaries and deder»,39 words
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Article2150 1917-01-22 11 Dis alfection. The Morning Pott, with a penitence worthy of a better cans*, keeps harping on disaffection in Ireland, Ireland is the K ng Charles’s head of the Morning Pott. It apparently suffers from the obsession that while Germany. Austria and Turkey are enemies of Eogland for tbe time being,2,150 words
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Article195 1917-01-22 11 Wind in the stomach is caused by the food being retaiaed so long that it ferments if it is vegetable food or putrifies if it is animal food. The usual tiealmeut is to forbid the eating of the food that causes the trouble. This stops the195 words
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Advertisement42 1917-01-22 11 HAVE YOU TRIED THE FAMOUS SLOT BRANDY MADE IN FRANCE. ONE, THREE SIX STARS ON SALE EVERYWHERE. G. H. Slot Co. ‘noiw4SJ. SOLE IMPORTERS. T«l«r*mj: SLOT. V r\ .7^ rAA.r ae- A/ DREADNOUGHTS TWO malayam FRASER A NEAVE. LTD, ARGYLL ROAD. FENANC.42 words
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Advertisement69 1917-01-22 11 Whoopiaf When yonr child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain’s Coueh Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make ti easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics and as69 words
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Advertisement439 1917-01-22 11 MUNICIPAL NOTICE A LL persona claiming refund of assess_£X. ment in respect of dwelling bousea vacant for any portions of the half year ending 3'st December, 1916 are hereby reminded that the claim must be sent in to the Commissioners on or before the 31st day of January 1917. Forms439 words
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Advertisement1628 1917-01-22 12 P. 0.—British India AND APGAR LINE (Companies Incorporated ix England.) Mall And Paaaenger bervicea PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDUE CONTRACT WITH HI8 MAJESTY'S OOTBBKVSXT) For Singapore, China, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Hokuward (fob Europe.) Outward (tor China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tk« .Intermedia!*1,628 words
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