The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 23 August 1926
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Title Section20 1926-08-23 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $lB PER ANNUM SINGLE COPY 40 CENTS VOL. 24 PENANG AUGUST 23, 1926 NO. 3420 words
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Advertisement207 1926-08-23 1 CONTEN.S 33£2 W LEADERS MISCELLANEOUS: «Mttawd) 4 m KA Careers for Boys 933 Singapore Improvement Sahemes 986 BA Long Motor Journeys 933 A Wild Rumour 939 3 Cold Foots 937 A Jungle Tale 940 U 2 Wider Reeds 941 Bald Mystery Ml gS Malayan Literature 945 r Beatty 942 iM207 words
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Advertisement190 1926-08-23 2 i->• r jpi So TMfIK V STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. X* Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, X and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the ytS daily issues, as well as all important news from various parts of190 words
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Article497 1926-08-23 933 When bey* return to school alter the holidays it is lightly affirmed that their thoughts are of the games they will play, the friends they will encounter, and the work that 1 es immediately heft re them. Their existence for the lime being is sheltered and secure;497 words
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Article560 1926-08-23 933 l a caluer, lac a■ m j. .n I l ,c ;mu I a. I >' -picu min, 1,., mat'll mi a u\ I lay much at iioiue. I uevu to -i<.a,- -.in s I moionng activities to i euang lor tne I muicuilies ol motoring in560 words
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Article523 1926-08-23 933 .vii. .1 1; Bennett is leav ng for Bi -Mag on Friday. Jis. Al. T’< < ii mder, who has been on a hoi.day to fey'-on. returned to Kuala Lumpur last w-ek. Mr <i. B. Taye, who came to Penang on business, returned to the Southern Settlement this morning523 words
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Advertisement28 1926-08-23 933 uix oralis tcoo PUBLISHED DAIL'i MAIL EDITION Containing the news ot the week prior to departure of Mails for Europe The Criterion Press Limited 59, Beach Street, Penang28 words
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Article545 1926-08-23 934 Postal Facilities We congratulate the postal authorities on their introduction of Sunday collections, by which they have conferred a great benefit on the community. There now only remain 6 the question of a Sunday delivery of letters, and even if it is over the counter and not to545 words
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Article508 1926-08-23 934 The public in Kuala Lumpur were filled with grave concern this morning at the news, which came through from Government House in the forenoon, that His Excellency the High Commissioner, who with Lady Guillemard had returned to Kuala Lumpur during the week-end from a holiday at Bukit508 words
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Article2315 1926-08-23 934 BATANG PADANG TIN DREDGING Tepah Dredge to be Acquired As already reported, an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders A ihe Batang Padang Tin Dredg. ing Co., Ltd., was held 11 a.m. yesterday at the re gistered offices of the company in p en ang. Mr. D. A.2,315 words
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Article183 1926-08-23 936 Test Case Decision In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Justice Brown read the judgments of the Court of three judges who heard the D.P.P.’s appeal against the acquittal of a Chinese merchant, Ewe Kai Chenh, who was charged under Section 21 of the Merchandise Marks Ordinance,183 words
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Article100 1926-08-23 936 For the week ended August 7 there were four cases of smallpox notified to the Medical Officer of Health as having occurred in Bangkok, w th four deaths. The cases of cholera were eight and deaths two. For the week the cholera death rate was 21.8 per100 words
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Article96 1926-08-23 936 Observation of the running of the new trolley buses in Singapore goes to shew that the new service has been received with a satisfactory amount of patronage from the public during the three days in which it has been in use. The method of advertising the new96 words
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Article84 1926-08-23 936 Monsieur Beaucaire’’ Lyric Theatres. Ltd. announce that bookings for the above noted production to be shown at Theatre Royal from the 2nd proximo are now on at Messrs. Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. This picture was specially selected by the late Queen Alexandra as the entertainment of her guests84 words
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Article163 1926-08-23 936 The following new books have been received at the Library: Benoni, by Knut Hamsun. Books and Reading, XV. E. Simnett. The Briar Bush Maid, by Katharine Tvnan. The Brother of Daphne, by Dornford Yates. The Comedians, by Loui s Couperus. Eastward, by Louis Couperus. The Elusive Picaroon, by163 words
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Article208 1926-08-23 936 M \king Good Progress (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, August 18 H. E. the Governor passed a comfortable night and is progressing as well as expected. His Excellency was operated on for appendicitis on Monday night.J Official Confirmation The following bulletin dated 11 a.m., August 18, from208 words
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Article366 1926-08-23 936 Th« Municipality of Singapore has <j cided to only license one new riceh f every two licenses surrJi says the Saturday p ost means that in course of time the nJf of rieshas on the street will be much reduced. We confess to a to see this means of366 words
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Article183 1926-08-23 936 Committee Appointed I’he Singapore correspondent of the Alalay Alail telegraphing yesterday said that the committee appointed to advise the Government on important improve ment schemes which it is not desirable to delay pending the passing of the Town Improvement Bill, consists of Mr. RFarrer (Chairman), the Colonial183 words
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Article1017 1926-08-23 937 Br tain is not behaving reasonably over tins war debt to the United States of America, although her difficulties must compel the sympathy of the world. Reams of paper are wasted explaining how and why the debt was incurred. what enormous serv ces we rendered America and the1,017 words
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Article423 1926-08-23 937 Mrs. S. H. Langston has returned to 1' uk Anson from Kuala Lumpur. Mrs. Graham W hite is staying with Mrs. W. E. Morley and family on Km dang Hill. Mr. P. M. Carrier, Secretary. Sam I ary Board. Ipoh, and Mrs. Carrier have arrived in Penang. Mr<. Swindeil423 words
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Obituary81 1926-08-23 937 domestic occurrence DEATH The death s announced, which took place early yesterday morning at 11Ul jyrong Slamat, Penang, of Mrs. Ong Choon Tee, nĕe Chee Gaik Soe, (mo ther of Mr. Ong Kah Seng), at the age o f 51. She leaves a husband, four daughters, two sons-in-law, one son81 words
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Article520 1926-08-23 938 Tid’apa Life in the East is undoubtedly pleasant with its abundance of labour and easy going ways. But sometimes that very easiness is a pitfail. Enthusiasts keen on fitting up a house, having it built or re-modelled, imperil their immortal souls daily in railing against th< apathy of520 words
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Article377 1926-08-23 938 HOTEL MANDORE GETS LIFE SENTENCE End of Sensational Trial Batavia, August 16 Entjim. one of the men accused of the murder of Mrs. Campbell-Macfie, an Australian lady, at the Hotel Villa Dolee, Garoet, <n September 18 of last year, was found guilty, and sentenced to imprisonment for life.377 words
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Article78 1926-08-23 938 L\ test Bulletin lEc Ivllv.iHlg bulletin trOlll the vale Secretary to His Excellency the Governor despatched at 11 a.m. to-day from Kuala Lumpur has been received by us: His Excellency Sir Laurence Guillemard has passed a fairly good night and is improving.’’ (Sgd.) K. Black, F.R.C.S. R.78 words
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Article1721 1926-08-23 938 MERCHANDISE MARKS ORDINANCE IMPORTANT DECISION The judgments of the Court of thre judges were delivered in the Court yesterday in the case in which th Deputy Public Prosecutor had appealed against the acquittal of a local merchant Ewe Kai Cheah, of Chon Ban Seang Hin, who charged before1,721 words
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Article530 1926-08-23 939 Hie SIAMESE AND THE FRENCH Alleged Incident on the J run her During the lust lew days extraordinary rumours have been circulating throughout the bazaars regarding tiie relationship bei ween Siam and the Trench over an incident reported to have occurred on the irentier, in the Nong530 words
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Article34 1926-08-23 940 Lawn Bowls Result The result of bowls tournament tie played yesterday was: Mixed Double Handicap: +1 Mrs. Lee A W. B. Houston beat 1 Mrs. Dawson A J. (1. Barrett 2111.34 words
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Article713 1926-08-23 940 LOCAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Yesterday’s Results The local lawn- tennis championships were continued yesterday afternoon on the Penang Cricket Club courts before interested groups of spectators. As on the previous days four matches had been arranged but only three wero played, E. Vai berg and J. W. Boyle giving a713 words
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Article283 1926-08-23 940 A SAILOR S EXPERIENCES Terrible Privations {From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, August 18 A story of six days and nights in a jungle on the Island of Sebatik on. the east course of Borneo is told by a young shipping apprentice, named R. G. Ingram, belonging to283 words
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Article493 1926-08-23 940 Many Claimants in Supreme Cm-., A profit of $lOO,OOO secured bv T Hong Ghee, who was made bankriint August 3, in disposing of a rubber late option was the subject of ar before Mr. Justice Deane on Tu e P morning. There were 22 claimants to shares493 words
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Article584 1926-08-23 941 AO SaliblUCiury IO K.UOVV mal IHU xulll cijjai c vjuiiiiiodivjii iKnu siarica oil a scllU ja campaign io improve ixie louub jau sa'ceis or xciraiig. in luese uujs> jiinuai ever) project mib n s ucreunerb auu hs oppoiiuiits, uoiii equally cuviueu and cquan) vocal, so mat me ormnarj584 words
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Article466 1926-08-23 941 fir. and Mrs. F. G. Penny attended Hi at home given by Mrs/Amery at 112, Eaton Square on July 21. A Seamen s Miss on Chaplain s due to arrive in Singapore in October. He will have rooms at the Sailors Institute by kind permission of the S. I.466 words
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Article396 1926-08-23 941 LOSS OF SI 1,000 DISAPPEARANCE FROM RAILWAY JETTY A sensational loss occurred at the Railway Jetty yesterday afternoon, when a parcel containing gold bars and gold leaf, said to be worth nearly $ll,OOO was mysteriously spirited away. Up to noon to-day there was not the slightest trace of396 words
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Article82 1926-08-23 941 The following bulletin despatched oy the Private Secretary to JI is Excellency the Governor from Kuala Lumpur at II a.m. to-day has been received by us: His Excellency Sir Laurence Guillcmard had a good night’s sleep and his condition this morning shows marked improvement. (Sgdj K. Black,82 words
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Article515 1926-08-23 942 Street Lights No one can cornplain now of Penang's lighting effect by night. The long, smooth roads once lit by fierce white Ights, are now softly illuminated by I ghts glowing through frosted glass, an innovation that greatly enhances their charm. The trees on either side are mysteriously515 words
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Article1191 1926-08-23 942 CORDIAL CHINESE FAREWELL The Hon. Mr. David Beatty, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, was presented with a valedictory address yesterday afternoon by the members of the hinese Advisory Board and the Poh Leung Kuk Committee, Penang, on the eve of his departure from Malaya on retirement. The function1,191 words
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Article454 1926-08-23 943 protecting the public Tightening the Law \\’e have received copies of two Bills which it is intended shortly to bring befere the Leg slative Council. One is a Bill to confer on the Governor in Council power to make regulations on <■ cessions of emergency or454 words
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Article1025 1926-08-23 943 ADVISER’S ANNUAL REPORT > I nder the heading of General, Mr. P- S. Williams, Acting British Adviser, Perlis, in his annual report for the year 1310, A. 11., corresponding with the period August 2, 1924 to July 21. 1925, states that the padi crop was a good1,025 words
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Article598 1926-08-23 944 Alor Star, August 18 The Judges of the Appeal Court cons sting of Sir illiam Murison and Mr. Justice Acton arrived at the Court House at about a quarter past ten yesterday morning and after Sir William had inspected the Guard of Honour which was mounted at598 words
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Article123 1926-08-23 944 THEATRE ROYAL The Marriage Circle Written, produced and directed' by Ernst Lubitsch, and introducing a new technique in photoplay presentation, The Marriage Circle’’ which forms the chief attraction at Theatre Royal from to-night till Sunday tlTe "22nd inst., is a smart, snappy, sophisticated story of domestic dissension presenting123 words
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Article186 1926-08-23 944 Another Shooting Affray (From ou r Own Correspondent) Singapore, August 20 A further shooting affray took place at Tanjong Pagar yesterday evening, when a party of gang robbers met a detective patrol. One of the robbers fired several shots before being arrested. A Tamil was hit and killed186 words
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Article54 1926-08-23 944 Lawn Bowls Tournament The following were the results of U 1 tournament ties played yesterday Championship: G. B* E beat J. G. Barrett 21-6. Team of Three. (Final): +3 Duguid, B. N. Lee Dr. G. S. m beat +2 J. G. Allan, D. McLeod CW and E.54 words
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Article70 1926-08-23 944 Work on the Race-course continues t< be on the steady side and no times are being made yet, says the Singapore Free Press. The well-known Java hors Some Singer has arrived in Singaporlooking pretty fit. It is understood he is a candidate for the Gold Cup at the70 words
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Article494 1926-08-23 944 LOCAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Yesterday’s Results There was a large attendance at th. Penang Cricket Club pavilion yesterL afternoon to witness the ties played i the various events of the Penang Law: Tennis Championships. Fast Doubles Game The best game of the afternoon w« that in which Sedwick and Threlt494 words
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Article1145 1926-08-23 945 It is twenty years ago since Sir Frank Swettenliam’s British .Malaya appeared-, and that book still remains the standard history of the British in this Peninsula. Another important contribution to local history was published by Mr. Saxon Mills recently, and we hope that the enthusiastic reception which wa1,145 words
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Article500 1926-08-23 945 Mr. and Mrs. Rampien Jones are gong Home on leave shortly. lhe marr age of Mr. S. H. Morrison and Miss E. Cormae will take place on September 4, at St. Andrew’s Church, Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Seymour Berry, on whom» a barony was conferred in the birthday honours, will500 words
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Article268 1926-08-23 946 Tile Bishop’s Tour It was once the ambition of the Bishop of London to go to the East as a missionary, but as his friend, the late Canon Scott-Holland, said he never got farthur than the East End.” Dr. Winnington-lngram is now to see something of the Far268 words
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Article220 1926-08-23 946 The following official bulletin was issued at 11 a.m. to-day. H. E. Sir Laurence Guillemard is now out of danger and continues to convalesce normally. A further bulletin will be issued on Monday.” Signed K. Black, F.R.C.S. R.M. Dannatt, F.R.C.S. :o; Mr. F. W. W. Buchan has220 words
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Article5532 1926-08-23 946 PRESIDENi ON FUiURE POSITION OF F.M.S. CRUX OF EASTERN ADMINISTRATION The sixth annual general meeting of the Assoc ation of British Malaya was held at the offices of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 2 Idol-lane, E.C.3, on July 23, 1926, at mid-day (12 o’clock). Mr. W. H.5,532 words
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Article374 1926-08-23 949 MINUTES OF MEETING '1 he following minutes of the Hindu Advisory Board, held at the In dian Immigration Office, Penang, at noon, on Thursday, the 12th instant, have been sent to us for publication: Present:The. Hon. Mr. P. K. Nambyar (Chairman), Mr. H. C. Bathurst, Deputy Controller374 words
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Article1828 1926-08-23 949 BRITISH ADVISER’S REPORT 1 ;ie report of the Acting British Adviser. Kedah, Mr. A. 8. Haynes, for the year 1313. A. IL, which corresponds with August 2, 1924, to -July 21, 1925, states, under the heading of general, that Kedah and Perlis are the only States in the Malay1,828 words
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Article343 1926-08-23 950 Malayan Exhibition Contests A meeting of the S. F. A. General Committee was held on Wednesday evening in the Selangor Club. Malayan Exhibition Football.—The following arrangements were made for the triple Inter-State contests for this year’s exhibition: Friday, August 27.Perak Chinese v. Selangor Chinesekick off 5 p.m.—Referee, Mr.343 words
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Article139 1926-08-23 951 First 's Results The following are the results of tin first day of the Perak Gymkhana Club's races wh ch were held at i aiping yesterday, but they are not official Taiping Stakes GIPSY GIRL 1 GINGER 2 BRANDY 3 Tote, $24 for a win; $6, $5139 words
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Article497 1926-08-23 951 A Year of Successes The following are extracts from the report of the Committee for the year ended June 30, 1926. lhe surplus of income over expenditure amounts to $12,935.70. Ihe Committee have reduced the prices of certain drinks as from d'dy I, (his year and it497 words
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Article50 1926-08-23 951 In the final match in the First Division of the Singapore Football League the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment dre ,v with the Straits Chinese Football Association, each side scoring two goals. The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment thus win the League being two points ahea 1 of the Chinese.50 words
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Article826 1926-08-23 951 PENANG CHAMPIONSHIPS Further Results That interest in the Tennis Championship events is daily increasing is evidenced by the increasing number of spectators who turn out at the Penang Cricket Club and closely watch the results. Yesterday afternoon three Singles were decided. Mano s Superiority 'The game, K. Mano826 words
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Article1171 1926-08-23 952 LEAN AND CD'S WEEKLY REPORT Thursday evening Tin, after having further dropped to £2BB cash and £283 15s. three months, has made some recovery, hut the closing prices of £292 and £286 ss. still mark a loss of £2 and 1 on balance. Rubber has remained a steady1,171 words
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Article560 1926-08-23 952 1 inspect ve exhibitors are m,. > that the closing date of entries si-etions is draw .ng m ar-after < tins week entries can < n y be u ce veil on payment of a late lee TP* i- render, d necessary in order that th* organisers560 words
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Article720 1926-08-23 953 SOON THEAM CO.'S WEEKLY REPORT Penang, August 20 Jluctuai ion s in tne price of rubber ere within b u. and at tne close the tone was a little nrmer. To-day’s price of Is. ya, ghows another small gain of -j;-d. over last week. The rubber share market os better720 words
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Article324 1926-08-23 953 No Fresh Cases As a result of a serious outbreak of cholera at Johore Lunatic Asylum, which spread to the town itself, Johore has been declared a suspected area. Cholera first broke out in the Asylum on August 14, when eight cases strid five deaths were reported.324 words
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Article504 1926-08-23 953 r-()pi.R.\T.\i. Society s Contribution f< i;i (v/j ()icn Correspondent} Lumpur, August 23 At a ui t.iig yt -.fi rdav of the Posts and Icayjupie o-operaUve Society the -cm < f 8500 was voted as a contribution <• tim M;»xw< |1 Ah-m< ral I'Sind. The uioiit thus contributed w504 words
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