The Straits Maritime Journal and General News, 30 May 1896

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  • 23 1 THE Straits Maritime Journal, AND GENERAL NEWS. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. I N' l PENANG. SATURDAY 30TII MAY, 1896- PRICE 20 CENTS,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 238 1 O U H H w. r> 4 7 •< L I m* i THE POSADA.=I ENGLISH MADE GIIAIIAXTEED I HARNESS! HARNESS!! I COMPLETE FROM §4O PER SETT I SADDLES! SADDLES!! H K COMPLETE WITH BRIDLE &c., IT FROM §24 EACH Hi! B CHOICE CHAMPAGNES Q 00 JUST LANDED Hi $45
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    • 89 1 ,g HH o C XJI ?H M cS h“1 Um <! H W I j I j I PRITCHARD CO, ■>-- (’.Hi HALF-YEARLY CLEARANCE ASLE IN Ladies’ Department Started on Monday, the 4th May, 1890, and Continues until Ist June, 1896, TI VOLI BEER {TIVOLI BEER!! TI VOLI BEER, Non
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  • 481 2 A ngust Meeting 15.% I CtTsdcr tbe Rules of the «traits Rating I PROVISIONAL PROORAiIIIi; I FTHHT I>l Y. Thursday, the 6th August, 1885, 1. —Thk Mauip:s I’latc. I V.ai.ve *20(1 -For Maiden 11.„ ae W,i,|, t t I Dialancu out* mile. E .Manco §lo. ‘J* —The
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 396 2 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMP ANY,-(LTD). KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCiiAPPU NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. Intended Sailing Sf expected Arrival of Steamers < ff S ec w o C For j a b a. W ;v? Negapatam, i Karrical, I T Porto Novo, I 3rd June Secundra bingapoie 3.d J. C uddal
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    • 276 2 *w A. KAULFUSS. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, j Farquar Street, Penang. Portraits and Giotrps executed- in the highest style of art Views of Native Scenery and life. P PICES MOPE HATE. Special arrangements made for the taking of large Groups and Public Functions. THE PENANG XHEAN GTJAN INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. Head Office
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  • 353 3 Students of the progress of Eastern affairs have not a very difficult task set before them to discover the trend of China’s policy with reference to Russia and France. Tim Chinese Envoy to the Czar’s Coronation has, unofficially, of course, defined the relation existing between the
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  • 1173 3 The following article, specially translated for us, verbatim et literatim from a German paper, will doubtless interest our readers:—An eminent German traveller, Mr. Max Buchner gives in one of his essays this interesting description of the here-so-much-admired durian. The Durian is one of the most
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  • 1990 3 In accordance with recommendations of the recent committee on prisons, the directors of convict prisons have decided that, with a view to raising the moral tone and relieving the monotony of convicts undergoing long sentences of penal servitude, lectures on scientific and interesting subjects shall be
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 145 3 Mr. R. C. CQGK Representative of Messrs. W. Robinson Co., Hongkong, and Singapore, yS expected to visit Penang at an early date, A vrill undertake ail orders for pianoforte Tuning and Repairs. Estimates given for all kinds of musical instruments. Old Pianos repaired, or exchanged for new. Address. Messrs. D.
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    • 276 4 Ne\v Advert;sements. l'E XA A G i VJIF t L Uli r pHB Course will be open for training,f August Meeting, on and from Monday next, the Ist June, 1&96. Jos. HEIM, Cleric oj the Count, MU A/ Cl PAL SO TICE. E Municipal Com rnisgionei of George Toyni, IV
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  • 1244 5 MATINGS Ordinary meetings were held on the 10th t»4th* of the mouth. There wei e no special meetings. and Expbndituhe. —The revenue coth-ced |j gou'cei during the month amounted to 0273-. auC die x P e,ld ,u e to 1,51. The bala- i "*<
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  • 299 5 Special Meeting of the Municipal CommisSIONERS HELD ON THE 22ND May, 1896. P resent. —J. Y. Kennedy, Esq., (President), J, 11. Caileot.t, Esq K. A. P Hogan, Esq., J. Gibson, Esq ,G, F, Adamson, Esq. Absent. —Clieah Chen Eok Esq. J. 'i'he minutes of the last special meeting
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  • 523 5 The.tbalf-yearly General Meeting of the Penang 'Turf Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Rooms yesterday evening, about 25 members being present. On the motion of Mr. Anthony, seconded by Mr. Sumerfiudd, Mr. J. Heim was elected Chairman in the absence of Major the Hon. C.
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  • 72 5 Penang, May, 30th 1896. London, Bank o*d and T. T. 2/23-8 Do. 4 months 2/2 9 16 Do. Private bills 3 months 2/2-13/16 Calcutta T.T. and o d Rs- 189 Rangoon 188^ Bombay 189 Madras 188 J Batavia Bank o,d 131 Hongkong, Bank demand or T. T. f dis.
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  • 773 5 It is not our duty to praise or to blame, but simply to observe. Spinoza Once upon a time, a certain princess consulted Maciiiavel'i about her son. “Whatever he does, he does badly,” 3lie sighed. It is better to “do things hadlv than not to do them at
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    • 109 6 VEGETABLES! VEGETABLES!! Mill Brand. REGISTERED TRADE MARK. Is competing with every brand in the market in OUAL IT Y A Nl) PItI C E. SOLD RET A 1 L EVERYW H E R E. To be had from Messrs. Pritchard Co., Assortment Long Asparagus, Brussel Sprouts Green peas, Carrots, Asparagus
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    • 1255 7 I CHirEB/lON riiilN PENANCx BAND. iviiyo Ho Jboundry &Co I AND I r, TTT J 9 TiTT TT A DT\ naa TO JJOTICE lB hereby given that as from this 1 WELD QUAY nl jjJjlAjLtiJ riUUiEO. T tiate the charges for the services of the PENANG. Band will be as
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 486 8 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000. RESERVE FUND 0,7f>0,000. RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS $10,000,000. CHIEF MANAGER:—Hongkong: THOMAS JACKSON, EsqLONDON BANKERS :—LONDON COUNTY BANK. PENANG. Interest Allowed On Current Deposit Accounts, at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum on daily balances of $5OO up to $200,000. On
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    • 271 8 FAHLBERG, lIST&CO’S SA.CHAHRINE 500 times sweeter than the best g Ut>ar AN EXCELLENT CONSERVATIVE* A PERFECTLY HARMLESS SPICE. Cheaper and more enconornical than siunr o' ,r t A great saving for the household. Most convenient for travellers A preventative and cure for diabetes. This Saccharine was awarded the distinctions ami
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