The Straits Times, 4 April 1903
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Title Section15 1903-04-04 1 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. APRIL 4. 1903. PRICE 15 CENTS NO. a i, 09715 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement723 1903-04-04 1 NOTICES. $te~£traits 83m*». ADVERTISING RATES. PAYABLE IN ADVANCI [per inch, column measure. 1 «rst insertion $1 cents Second and third insertions each iO cenU Fourth, fifth, and sixth 40 cents Seventh to eighteenth 24 cents Nineteenth subsequent,, 16 ceDts Per week of six days, to be chunged daily if required723 words
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Advertisement698 1903-04-04 1 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. rj'KNDKRS will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of the Hth April, 19u8, for the following works: 1. Supply and delivery between 6th and 7th mile., Yeo Chu Kang Road, of 18rt cubes of 3" laterite. •2. Special service, Pulau Pisang Lighthouse. Plans698 words
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Advertisement776 1903-04-04 1 NOTICES. CIHGAPORE SPORTING CLUB Programme for the Spring Race Meeting, 1903. MAY \9th, 2Ut, Wrd. FIRST~DAY. Tuesday, 191 U Mny. THE GOVERNOR'S CUP.— A Cup prese- ted by H. E Sir F. A Hwettenham, K.C. M O. and f 2UO added by the Club. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight776 words
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Advertisement674 1903-04-04 1 NOTICES. THt STEWARDS' CUP.— Value $400, and $100 to the Second Horse, provided there are five starters, the property of different owners. A handicap for horses that have started in Races Nob. I, 6, 6, or 7 on the First Day. Entrance 910. Distance, R.C. THE GRIFFIN CONSOLATION.— VaIue 9260.674 words
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Advertisement663 1903-04-04 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Now Open! Wde Oredard Road THIS Dii-pon-ary ban b. en opened to meet a long felt want in the Tanglin Uidtri l Doctors' Prescription! carefully die pensed with the purest drugs. PKICK- \i..|ir.K\ Patent Medicines, Hiah Class Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, etc, obi at liable I'HU ORCHARD ROAD DHPENSVRY,663 words
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Advertisement528 1903-04-04 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED g* tlenu-i or lady boarders. Apply at S. Mount K lizabeth. v. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. 'RENDERS will be r ceived at the I Colonial Secretary's Office up to noon of the -'l«t April, 19 3, for the following wor»s: Alterations and additions to the Res dency Malacca PI528 words
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Article2051 1903-04-04 2 (Concluded.) 1 notice in your issue of the 28th inst. that Mr. Anthonisz says that there has been no alteration in the methods of testing rickshas. I challenge the Municipality to produce the certificates of any three experts in Singapore (or in the world who have a2,051 words
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Article568 1903-04-04 2 Cokkee-okowino in Java is in a bad way. In the boom times of old, when prices ran high, that line of cultivation was eagerly taken up. Large stretches of land were put under coll'ee, and borrowing money to that end went on merrily. As prices improved, even indifferent568 words
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Article142 1903-04-04 2 During his period of service at the War Office Lord Roberts has introduced many decided innovations, but, strange to say, one of the most interesting haw hitherto escaped public notice. h, n ever the Coinmander-in-Chief visits a station to inspect the garrison, he is,142 words
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Advertisement31 1903-04-04 2 NOTICES, .15 1| N- I Z I S J co 75 9 >> I I Xi 9 I I Zf -5 5 1 s s Zfil I j 5 O U i31 words
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Advertisement342 1903-04-04 2 NOTICES. rpHE J^EGT.ECTr OF \TEAR AFTER YEAR men are cut down JL suddenly in the prime of life, whose families are left in extreme poverty from tbeir neglect of Life Assurance. Many men who are assured for £500, ought to be assured for five or ten times that amount. For342 words
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Advertisement268 1903-04-04 2 NOTICES. BT. ANDREWS HOUfrE. A CHUKCH of England Boarding Hous« A. for European and Eurasian boy* who desire to atte.-d the schools of the place. Applications to be made to the House Master, St. Andrew's House or to the Colonial Chaplain. >v s. n c. INDIAN ENGINEERING. Ax Illustrated Wjiilt268 words
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Advertisement131 1903-04-04 2 Diarrhoea DIARRH(EA in its first stages, can be cured by a few do»e« of th .t plt>»niint, r habli'. and effectual medicine Chiknibnrlain's Colic and Diarrhu'a tin ina~j. In many instances one nose is sufficient, hut us a rule three or f< ur doses are M ••-m.-w\. It is a131 words
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Article654 1903-04-04 3 How Mr. Dooley's Operators Work, "Mk Dooley has been giving the Manchester (luardian and his old friend Mr. Hinnissy his opinion on gambling, and particularly "systems invented for breaking the bank." Here is an extract from the diary of a gentleman who works on a system:— "On Janeeary654 words
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Article215 1903-04-04 3 SA\san Indian paper The simpler the food in this country the better all 1 made dishes.' unless one is perfectly sure of the cook, should be eschewed Soup, bsh, .joint, and a plain pudding ;ire far preferable to stews, minces, rissoles, and the like, unless one is215 words
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Article364 1903-04-04 3 In the British Consular report on the trade of Samoa for 1902, the acting Vice-Consul refers to the labour question, which, he says, is of more importance than any other. Samoans will only work at intervals, and imported labour is an absolute necessity. Kanakas from the364 words
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Article251 1903-04-04 3 The announcement of the Government's intention to establish a naval port and base at St. Margarets Hope gave the liveliest satisfaction in Edinburgh and district. The place selected is regarded by naval authorities as being admirably suited for the purpose for which it is intended. While251 words
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183 1903-04-04 3 At a meeting of the Association of Chambers of Commerce held in London the representative of the Dublin Chamber moved a resolution in favour of connecting all lightships and lighthouses with the shore by means <<< telegraphy, telephones, or wireles--telegraphs. Among others who spoke on the183 words
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Article80 1903-04-04 3 On the I'enang Municipality, the other day, issuing an order to pull down some houses that had already I'Huii condemned by the Municipal Engineer, it was ascertained that the houses had been sold some timn ago. Upon hearing this the Municipal President could not help saying that80 words
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Article367 1903-04-04 3 Mints to Be Closed. Mkxico is going to close its mints to free coinage within a few months," said Enrique Creel, a Mexican financier and capitalist, while in Kansas City (United States) a lew weeks ago. We will accept the gold standard system and will367 words
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Article721 1903-04-04 3 P. O. April 17. I'er Chilian V'ot Lond-in— VwArchdeacon W. H. C. Dunkerley, Mr. anil Mr». Mi-Arthur, Mr. \V. Markny. For London via Marseille* Mr. Gibbons From ftMßg to London Mr. Uerborouph uud family Hmm S;ir^.iiil. Yeats, and Thome. April 23rd. Per 8.». Jam For LondonMrs. J.721 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement104 1903-04-04 3 ri'O IKKVhNT CROUP, begin in time. Ihe first symptom is hoarseness this is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which is easily recognised and will never In- forgottcu hy one who has henrd it. The time to act is when the child ir-t U'comes hoarne. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy104 words
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Advertisement763 1903-04-04 3 NOTICES. TNE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE. It is a feeling common to the majority of us that we do not yet quite the amount of happiness we are entitled to. Among the countless things which tend to make us more it less miserable ill b>nlth takes first plnce. Hannah More763 words
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Advertisement629 1903-04-04 3 NOTICES. Me.trs. H. L. Cog hJan 6* Co. HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SUB-AGENTS or tiik Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. BODBTEAD 4 CO., General Agents, u-c. Straits Settlements. BHIPS SAILING BOAT FOR SALE. (Built of Pinp). LENGTH n feet, beam 7 feet 6 inches, sails, mast and oars complete. H629 words
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Advertisement656 1903-04-04 3 SHIPPING INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SOURABAYA SAMARANU THE Company's steamer AMARA, •JAM tons, Capt Mattock, having left Hongkong on the -J6th ult., may be expected to arrive here on or ahnut the th» 4th inst., will wave prompt despatch for the above ports For freight or passage apply656 words
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Obituary15 1903-04-04 4 Winter.— On the 6th Mirrh, at Wellington, New Zealand, William Winter, aged 35 years.15 words
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520 1903-04-04 4 The Straits Times PRICE 15 CENTS. SATURDAY, 4th APRIL. On the 18th ult. a collision took placa at the junction of the road leariinsr from Mount Elizabeth to Orchard Road, between a carriage in which General Dorward and Mr Swan were ridine, and the trap belonging to Chief Sanitary Inspector520 words
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Article460 1903-04-04 4 Quoting some extracts as to the rise in the cost of the necessaries of life which appeared in these columns on the 1 lth ult., the Rangoon 'limes remarks that unless salaries have also risen in proportion, Singapore is a place to be carefully avoided by all poor people. It460 words
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Article338 1903-04-04 4 Another link in the SingaporePenang line of railway was completed on Thursday last when the section between Kajang and Seremban some twenty-nine miles in length was declared open by Mr. Parsons, Traffic Inspector F. M. S. Railways, thus establishing communication between the capital and centre of Negri Setnbilan. A description338 words
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Article241 1903-04-04 4 R bseh cultivation is becoming widespread in Sourhern Mexico. Th re has been a rush >iy companies into that line of business within the last four years, and rubber plants have been set out in that country by the million. Already there are 5,400,000 trees planted out, and over 11,400,800241 words
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Article70 1903-04-04 4 Chinese Merchants returning from the Straits and F. M.S. to their native land find, especially when they nave money, that the insecurity of their lives and property there is a serious drawback. Time and again has the Chinese Government sought to protect these returned immigrants, and decree after decree has70 words
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Article154 1903-04-04 4 We have found many of our merchant! trading in the Southern portx (meaning the Strut* Settlement!!) are well converxant in thing* relating to Foreign countriex and understand the relationx between them ami their mother country, though they are not living in their native land, nevertheless, we often find they atill154 words
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Article117 1903-04-04 4 Wb (L. G. Expmt, March 13) understand that the report of the Committee appointed by the Colonial Office to consider the question of the desirability and feasibility of establishing a gold standard for tbe Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States has now been completed, but it is uncertain when it117 words
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Article21 1903-04-04 4 Reading matter, including the conclusion of the special article on the Rikisha Service, will be found on pages 2 and 3.21 words
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Article14 1903-04-04 4 The homeward mail by the 8.1. s.s. Zamnnia closes at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.14 words
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Article18 1903-04-04 4 Mr C. Phillips will preside at the meeting to morrow at the Temperance Institure (v 8 p m.)18 words
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Article18 1903-04-04 4 In our advertising columns will he found a boxing challenge from Spoff Drummond, of H M. S. Ihetit.18 words
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Article21 1903-04-04 4 Shipping advertisements, with dates of sailing etc., will be found on page 7 General chipping news is printed on page 8.21 words
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Article19 1903-04-04 4 The King has approved of Mr. Waddell as Consul of Sweden and Norway at Singapore for the Straits Settlement*.19 words
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Article21 1903-04-04 4 Mr A BALLand Mr. J. N. Wardrop, both of British North Borneo, have been elected Fellows of the Royal Colonial Institute.21 words
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Article23 1903-04-04 4 John Roberts was to play Mr D .A M Brown on Thursday and Mr. Thye Phin on Friday at the Engineers' Institute, Penang.23 words
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Article22 1903-04-04 4 Mk T. E Earle has been gazetted unofficial member of the Legislative Council during the absence on leave of Mr. C. Stringer.22 words
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Article24 1903-04-04 4 Mr P. B McGlashan, State Engineer in Selangor, has taken twelve months' leave. Mr K. H Wallich, Ist executive Engineer, will act for him.24 words
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Article23 1903-04-04 4 The cruiser Arethuna arrived at Sheerness on 7th March. She will be tilted for service on the Home Station as a gunnery traininsship.23 words
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Article24 1903-04-04 4 The quarterly mating of the C W.A. will be held on Wednesday April Bth at lla. m. at Mrs Somerville's house Asbestiel," Orchard Road.24 words
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Article23 1903-04-04 4 One hundred and ninety-two deaths were registered at Singapore during tbe week ending on the 28th March. The ratio per thousand was 41-25.23 words
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Article24 1903-04-04 4 Thk Perak Government has accepted Mesarfi. Riley Hargreaveb's tender for the construction of a steam launch for the Trigonometrical Survey Department F. M. e>.24 words
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Article31 1903-04-04 4 The rUub crushing which finished on the 2nd instant yielded 640 ounces of «melted gold from 2,250 tons of stone for three weeks' work, the average being five dwts per ton.31 words
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Article31 1903-04-04 4 A Woman (M»k Sonet) who was a Stat.H pensioner in Selangor, died there on Wednesday at the alleged age of 110 yards. Her powers of hearing and speech were almost unimpaiied.31 words
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Article43 1903-04-04 4 Thk following passengers left per dorvmandel Mr. E. C Taylor, Mr. I E. Ward, M iii)r Austin, Mr. Mosen, Mr. A. L LanglHy, Mr. and Mrs. W. M Black, Mr C Q itrrier, Miss and Mrs. Quarrer, Mr. D*rvy, Mr W. C Bond.43 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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Article40 1903-04-04 4 May go to Java. IjOwLm, April 4th. Mr. Chamberlain, communicating with Sir J. West Ridgeway anent the Boer irreconcilables in Ceylon, says he has reason to believe that they will shortly be allowed to proceed to Java.40 words
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Article42 1903-04-04 4 A mobile column under Col. -Sharp** was engaged in a fight south of Damot (Soraaliland) on March 29th. The enemy offered an obstinate resistance, and lost 27 killed and 40(r camels. Th«re were no casualties on the British side.42 words
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Article14 1903-04-04 4 The Kaiser is visiting Copenhagen where he received the heartiest, welcome14 words
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Article16 1903-04-04 4 King Edward was greeted with a tremendous reception on landing at Lisbon16 words
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26 1903-04-04 4 Owing to alarming reports of the situation in China, the United State* Government is reinforcing the American Asiatic squadron by three cruisers.26 words
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Article31 1903-04-04 4 The Pahang Corporation (Limited) notifies an interim dividend on the preference shares for the half-year ended Dec. 31, at the rate ot 10 per cent, per annum, payable on L'-Hh March.31 words
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Article32 1903-04-04 4 The Argonaut's commission on the China Station shortly expires It is understood that she will be replaced by her eister cruiser the Diadem, which ha* been paid off from the Channel squadron.32 words
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Article36 1903-04-04 4 Just as we go to press five Russian torpedo-boat destroyers have anchored in the harbour, these probably being tbe harbingers of the Russian squadron of eight, vessels under Admiral Stackelberp which left Colombo on March 25th.36 words
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Article36 1903-04-04 4 "Bertha and Siegfried" was performed by the Indra Zanibar Theatrical Co to a fairly good house last night and was appreciated. To-night "Zul-Zul Bahar will be staged and will be patronised by the Sultan of Perak.36 words
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Article48 1903-04-04 4 Wb are askei to state for the benefit of those Volunteers going to the Balestier Range to-morrow that shooting will only be permitted at the longer ranges, viz those above 600 yards. This is, of course, to allow of practice for the final stages of the Governor's Cup.48 words
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Article37 1903-04-04 4 Mr. E. N. Robless, Chief Clerk of the Police Office, at P«nang has been promoted to be Chief Clerk, Supreme Court. Mr. Robless's service under Government has been mainly in the Police department ior about twenty years.37 words
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Article44 1903-04-04 4 It is easy to rai«e a thirst in Siam, and last year 17,000 gallons of brandy, 16,000 gallons of whisky, and JM) now ticals worth of beer were imported, to say nothing of ■<ain*ku and other things. Most of the stuff came from Singapore.44 words
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Article43 1903-04-04 4 Fknton, who did the "jockey act" with Warren's Circus, has now established himself as a trainer at Kuala Lumpur. He is a light weight ar.d excellent rider. Kangaroo, a griffin, has been, according to the Malay Mail, sent down here to be trained.43 words
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Article56 1903-04-04 4 Extract from a letter from a prominent newspaper man in Manila: "You ask me my opinion of conditions of life in the Philippines. Well v'n Hbout like this. The Germans, the English, the French, the Spanish, the Filipinos, etc., are all combined against the Americans and with the latter it56 words
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Article52 1903-04-04 4 Mr. G. K. Curtis, the Collector of Land Revenue, Tapah, has returned from leave, hale and hearty. Mr. Curtis saw service in South Africa and was twice wounded, being some six months in hospital. He is, says the I'inang Gazette, our leading shikari and holds the Straits record for elephant52 words
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Article60 1903-04-04 4 Dr. C. Daniels, who takes the position at the Research Institute at Kwala Lumpur vacated by I)r Wright, was, previously to leaving England, Superintendent' of the London School of Tropical Medicine. His services were lent by the Colonial Otfice to this institution whilst Dr. Daniels was on leave from British60 words
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Article128 1903-04-04 4 According to the Pinang paper one of the local volunteers r< .-i ve<i a shock, the other day. He sent his coolie with his rifle to the Fort, but on the way the Chinaman was arrested by the police for being in possession of arms. By law the ride is128 words
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Advertisement763 1903-04-04 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. (ESTABLISHED 1864.) WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS. LONDON, GLASGOW, SHANGHAI, HONG-KONG, AND SINGAPORE, (Price Jsist on Application.) tv th Al**/*oiatmm She's Jolly Nice. Was the verdict of one of *inif»pore'« Impressionable* when he uw the portrait on page of our MATINEE UIRI, CALENDAR. That's a wife bet—763 words
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Advertisement73 1903-04-04 4 G. R. Lambert Co. Photographers OPKH Gracham House (Battery Road.) —on Weekday* only 8 a.m.— 6 p.m. Orchard on w kd »y» 8 m 6 P* ao A on Handnv 8 a.m.— noon. Large Stock of Photographic m ttonaia. Monthly supplies frcm Europe, reliable printing paper*, chemical mounts, Eastman films,73 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter253 1903-04-04 5 To the FAitor of tin Slrdts Timei." Sir, I think an explanation is due to the members of the S V. C. and the public who attended the funeral of the late Mr. J. I). Stuart on Thursday for the non-attendance of the Band. K253 words
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Article156 1903-04-04 5 The following concerning Singapore appe*r« in the Bulletin of the Society of St Vincent do P.tiil,"' published in Dublin "We have received most consoling news from the Conference of this town. Its members are noted for their zeal and great charity. Some amongst them even156 words
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Article270 1903-04-04 5 India Sets the Example, Is hi> recent report to tlieGovernment gf the United States on the Currency systems of India and Java, Professor Jenks wrote: "It is perfectly possible in Oriental dependencies to maintain a fixed rate of exchange without the necessity of bringing gold to any great270 words
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Article66 1903-04-04 5 Thk new cable steamers I'atrol and llettorer both Ifave for a brief spell of work among the inlands to the southward at ill i. mt 4 (i in on Monday. They will return hum shortly before the Reftorer makes her way south. Both are new vessels66 words
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Article73 1903-04-04 5 A Chin»k tuwkay named ChuaChoo Yong ami two of his friends were driving ruiind tha Esplanade on Wednefdav afternoon when the horse took friglit and bolted. A European who w:i" losing 1 ihu kily stopped the animal. 'I lie owner of the carriage ha« been trying to discover who the73 words
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Article776 1903-04-04 5 Last week an inquiry was held by Mr. Beatty into an allegation of playing in a common gaming hoo«e, 63 Boat t^uav made against Lim Wah, Wong Tee Wong Puah Yong Huat, Tee Heen Siew, Tnng Choh, Pang Ah Liang and Goh Tang Ki. There were also776 words
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Article53 1903-04-04 5 THEFT AT PASIR PANJANG. YfSTKHDAY morning the manager of the gutta works at Pasir Panjang discovered that 5225 in notes and $20 worth of jewellery had been stolen from an almeirah in his h»u*6. He suspects an old cook whom he discharged a few days at'o. The police are investigating53 words
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Article924 1903-04-04 5 Home. Lord Kosebery, in the House of Lords, moved the approval of the new Council of National Defence. He urged that the first efforts of the ouncil should ">e directed towards the adjustment of national armaments. He complained of the excessive harden of taxation, and incidently defended his924 words
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Article134 1903-04-04 5 I.n ancient Nippur, Judge A. B. I Parker of New York recently said it had been found that the law firm of Nurashu <fe Sons existed 7,0O) years ago, and by legal documents, such as tiles, 'vliii-h had been found, it was proven that firm practised law 3,000 years before134 words
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Article90 1903-04-04 5 Three morn Chinese aliens have been banished. Lieut C. A Radcliffe R. N is appointed Deputy Master Attendant here. He is also appointed Magistrate Examiner of Masters and Mates. Mr. C. T. Wathen., asst. sup. of Police, has taken eight months' leave from 3rd April. Mr. H. Ejchke90 words
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Article178 1903-04-04 5 It is a common belief that providing a person's heart is strong he can take any anaesthetic with impunity. But Mr. Frederic W. Hewitt, m.d ,m v.0., anesthetist to the King, says something very different. He says The fact is, patients with comparatively feeble heart action178 words
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Article210 1903-04-04 5 Si-KAkiv. at the annual meeting of the Manchester and Salford Sanitary Association on Feb. 27, Major-Gen. Sir J. F. Maurice pointed out, as an evidence of the physical degeneration which threatened Great Britain at the present time, that three out of every five men who offered210 words
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Article162 1903-04-04 5 To hand comes a copy of the American Asiatic, a monthly periodical published in Seattle and designed to foster American trade in the East It. is interesting reading but decidedly anti-British in general tone. By it we learn that an American currency is the s )le salvation162 words
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Article217 1903-04-04 5 April sth ST. ANDKKW's lATHKDIAI 7 a.m.. Matin* aud Litany. 7-45 a.m. Huly Communion (Choral) and Sermon. 9-15 Holy Communion (Non-Choral). 4 p.m. Children's Service and Address. 5-30 p.m. Evensong aud ScrrnciM. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, SEPOY LINKS. 8.15 p.m. Kvenxong and Sermon. CATHKDRAL OK THE (iOOD SHEPHERD, BKASB217 words
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Article168 1903-04-04 5 A Calcutta paper, Capital, has it that the Indian (iwernrnent should take steps to put an end to that perennial ana ever-increasing intolerable nuisance, riz, the getting up of a portrait, or a bust, or some other thing under the name of "a suitable memorial," by public168 words
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Article45 1903-04-04 5 Last year, a Singapore Baba, Tan Hum Song, by name was sentenced in Selangor to ten years' penal servitude for complicity in tin- mining riots at Rawang at that time The High Commissioner reduced tin, sentence to one year. The Baba ha* just been released.45 words
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Article53 1903-04-04 5 The Bangkok employes of Messrs. Howarth Erskine, Ltd., have presented Mr. J. J. Macbean with a very handsome piece of silver repousse work in the form of an album and containing views of Siam. When Mr. Mcbean joined the firm the European staff numbered five, he leaves it with a53 words
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Article54 1903-04-04 5 Mb. 1..A.0. Bahtlett, the Storekeeper of the Public Works Department at Penang died thereon Monday last. Mr. Bartlett was formerly in the King's Own Royal Lancaster) Regiment and joined the Public Works Department in June, 1901. He underwent a slight operation a few days ago, upon which tetanus unexpectedly set54 words
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Article63 1903-04-04 5 Thk following passengers arrived this morning per ss Coromandel From Bombay, From London, Mr. H M. Bishop, Mr Bowie, From Port Said, Hr. B. Johnson, From Colombo, Mr. G. Marshall, Mr. Wilkinson. From Penang, Mr W. J Conn, Miss Msßrae, Mr. J. B. Aitken. Hon. J Turner, Mr. J. Arnold,63 words
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Article117 1903-04-04 5 A kakbwcll dinner was given to Mr. Tan dap Leong last night at the Rallies Hotel by Mr. Tan Hood (Juan. Mr. Tan Hap Leong is going to England. After dinner Mr. Song Ong Siang proposed the health of Mr. Tan Hap Leong, wishing him a pleasant voyage and a117 words
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Article213 1903-04-04 5 In his report on the trade of the Chiengmai district, Mr. Beckett says The value of Salween teak, as entered at the Kado duty station returns, has risen from .£75,7;« in 190 C to £181,103 in 1901, which, as far a« can be ascertained from previous statistics,213 words
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Article641 1903-04-04 5 SINGAPORE, 4TII A I' HI I, 1903. ■HARES. Ranbs f.B/10 pd.) 17 no 'II folly paid $7 00. •Kecf.au GoM ($lO paid) Nora. The N. Kechaii Mining Co. *l."" Sonth Raabx ($lOO pd.t f I nominal. •Queensland lUnbs (11/4 pd.) 5K cents do do (41 folly pd.) Septan ($lO641 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement47 1903-04-04 5 YOUR GENERAL HEALTH BECOMES GOOD. Under thr Beneficial Action ok Stkakni' Wine, the chief functions of the body are regulated. The appetite is sharpened. Digestion becomes more active. Nutrition and assimilation are more complete. Sleep is induced And the natural forces are stimulated. Sold by all chemists.47 words
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Advertisement20 1903-04-04 5 Beat of all Blood Purifiers is Jayne's Alternative. It cures Scrofula. The Singapore Dispensary, Sold Agents for the Straits Settlements.20 words
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Advertisement101 1903-04-04 5 Baby's Cough Must Nev-r Lingre NOTHING is more distressing Him a see a helpless liltl« infant suffering with a cough, and to be fearful of using to remedy vvbich may contain som harmful ingredient The makers of Oha'aberlaiu's Cju^h Kern -dv positively guarantee thai tbie preparation doe* not contain op101 words
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Miscellaneous226 1903-04-04 5 DAY BY DAY. Saturday, 4th April. High Water. 2.59 p.m. S WE. Kng. Drill. 3.3U. S. Tournament entries ritM Wayang KiiHRim. North Hriil^c Road. 9. Wayang Pimi. North Mifli K.ia.l. 9. Sunday, 5th April. High Water. J.:t6 a.m. 4.21 p.m. Moon. 1st Qr. 8.46 a.m. Sixth in Lent. Swimming Cluti226 words
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Advertisement1281 1903-04-04 6 NOTICES. Agents for LEA PERBINS 9 WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. vßy Special Wappant^^nSJ?^ His Majesty Purveyors to The King. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES. Tht Si,/,smpli,,n IM triU he open on Thnn-'lny the 207/ i Marrh, ]V(Xi, and /'ill eh»e j on or liefore the 9th April, 190,' J. for Singapore, avil mi XtUI,1,281 words
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Advertisement409 1903-04-04 6 "SAPPORO" "KIRIN" BEERS The best that are brewed in Japan. Sole Importers. KOMAYA Co., 28, High Street, Telephone No. 288 v.v. "THE LION" T^Zl^-S^ZLnT The most Refreshing and Invigorating Natural Mineral Water. It mixes Excellently with either Whisky or Brandy and is Permanent in Quality. G. Otomune Co. The Japanese409 words
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Advertisement314 1903-04-04 6 NOTICES. Refined society appreciates something distinctive, rare, a suggestion of fine lingerie, fragrant with iris, amber and dry rose leaves. ASK FOR OUR LATEST PERFIDIES. RIBAUD'S LISERIS Extract RIBAUD'S LOUIS XIII RIBAUD'S ALTESSE RIBAUD'S WHITE VIOLET RIBAUD'S SOHIA T. UMOD, I, rat TiTiMU, NBJB J. MOTION CO. WATCHMAKERS. JKWELLtRS, OPTICIANS.314 words
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Advertisement579 1903-04-04 6 NOTICES. BAD COMPLEXIONS Dry Thin and Falling Hair and Red Rough Hands Prevented by GUTICURA SOAP MILLIONS use Cctictra Soap, assisted by Ctononu Ot;mnt!»T, for presen-inp, purifying, and boautifyinß the skin, for alaawing the scalp of crusts, scales, and dandruff, ami the stopping of falling Imir, for softening, whitenint;, mul579 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement708 1903-04-04 7 The Borneo Company, Ltd. rK StandarJ Life Amuum Norwioh Union Fire ln«ur«no» 8oei«*»Atlmi AMoranon Company (Fin), rhe Kquit»ble Life Assurance Society. Thu Chinm Mutual Stwun Navigation Company Hi. Tottenham l.*({«r Beer Company. for particular, of U«we Companies, sea the roll »d>«rti«.m«nt of THE BORNEO COMPANY. UMITED. Airenu. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. p708 words
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Advertisement794 1903-04-04 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. Under contract with tbe Netherlands India Govern mem. u.tif* at Sinaaport: Ship Agbsct, iati J. Damdblb A Co., 2-S, OoiXTSB Qdat. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. si«amer From Expected Will be Despatched for On Xinihvii* Pontianak Mar 29 Pontianak April 1 Reyniertt Djambie 29794 words
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Advertisement508 1903-04-04 7 Austrian Lloyds steam Navigation Company. Undeb Mail Contract with thk Austrian Government. Tne following are the dates on which the Company's steamer* may be expectec! to arrive and sail from here: Outward. Hombwarp I'm: l ***** 'China April 5 +\tppon April 7 UtttoeMMM April 11 'E. F. Ferdinand Apl. 27508 words
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Advertisement592 1903-04-04 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. 1" JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00. LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY serriee is maintained between Japan and Euiope by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First592 words
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Advertisement591 1903-04-04 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES Compagnle Des Messagerles Maritime* Da Franco. tllcgraphic addrmB: m*BBao«ki«s, Singapore:. The tiail steamers will leave Singapore on or sooat the undermentioned date*. UOTWAAD HuMKWAI.r. Date*. Dai*. 1003 1903 CaUdonien Apr. I*2 Sydney Apr IS Awtralieii Apr. 27 Tonkin Apr 27 .N7iia--iV May 10 Yarra May 11 4iinam May591 words
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Advertisement418 1903-04-04 7 INSUR/NCR CO.'S theYoval exchange assurance. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1720) THE undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept Fin Risks at current rates. w.As. 31/12 BEHN MEYER A Go. MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1H44) npHE undersigned, agents for the above M. company, are prepared to accept Ffra418 words
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Article1015 1903-04-04 8 Under this heading the following abbrewlat'nn" are used str. steamer eh.— •Lip; bq.— barque; sch. schooner; Yet.— Taoht; Oru.— Orniser; Gbt.— Ounboat; Tor. —Torpedo; H.p. Horse-power; Brit.—Bri:|lsh; U. B.— United States; Feb.— French; iftor.— German Dut— Dutch; Joh.—Jobore; 4a— General-cargo d.p.— deck passenger; V.— Uncertain T. P.1,015 words
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Article567 1903-04-04 8 Nnmr,, port, probable date of urrivtU. and name oj agent*. Htkamebs. A |ii\ Liverpool, May 6; Mansfield. Alboin, Bombay, Apl Borneo Coy. Alcinous. Liverpool. M:n 5; Mansfield. Annam, Colombo. May 25 M. Maritimes. Antenor, Liverpool, May 12; Man-field. Australien, Colombo. Apl 27 M M. Australind. W. Australia, Aplfi;567 words
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Article133 1903-04-04 8 M AILS TO ARRIVE. From Europe Ry the N.D.L. s.s. Bnyrrn due on Friday, with dates to the 17th Mar. She brings replies to the mail which left Singapore on the 18th February. From China— By the N. D. L. s.s. Print Heinrich due on Monday. Timbh Tabi.b of Mails133 words
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Article135 1903-04-04 8 For Prr tteamer To-Day. Penaug and Calcutta Lai Hang Rangoon Ralho Hongkong Nnm <i u:\ Deli Mnl<in P. gwet'ham via ports Sappho Time. 8 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 pan. Bi liinn* Pontiaoak t Sam6a» 4 p.m. Colombo Dord' gnr 4 p.m Bangkok Singora 4135 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement193 1903-04-04 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co. JEWELLERS and SILK MERCHANTS, 51-52, HIGH STREET. Jewellers and dealers in all kinds of Indian. Chinese, and Japanese silks and silk fancy goods, curios, art embroidery work, carpets, and rugs. Also Indian and Chinese-made gold and silver gem-set jewellerysilver ware and silver curios. Visitors will193 words
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Advertisement381 1903-04-04 8 SUPERFINE LONGCLOTH. MANUFACTURED jE33CjF»jR.jE3SSH.^KFOR WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co. One Dozen Yards F O I=t PRICE #2-50. Ji special purchase of this Superfine Jbongcloth done up in dozen yards lengths just to hand. Jt is beautifully soft and quite free from dressing or filling, and is specially suitable for Jsadies or Qhildrens381 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous100 1903-04-04 8 WEATHER REPJRT. fCantUmg Kerbau Hntpitnl, 2nd April, 1903. n A.m 3p m. Ppm j Rbmarks. Bar .|29 9S4 1 29 86 '29 899 Moraine i Temp .J8I.9H7.0 79.» cloudy, WB'lbTher; 79 9 78 0 77.9 day and DirofWind a. I b.k. Calm. i night clear. Max. Temp «0.0 Min ..I100 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement613 1903-04-04 9 NOTICES. CHATWOOD'S Patent "INVINCIBLE" /N/// SAFES of all qualities. /fvw Chatwood's Patent Steel Doors X-o>* <o S*L Gates for Strong Rooms. a^ £r~ CATALOGUES FREE /s£p on Application. X*^^ <£s \<^ XA X s V X <U Chatwood'rt telegraphic ADDRESS:-^^»T Q)y/^ New Patent "Solid" "HARGREAVES" /CV <& Keel Nrfea are613 words
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Advertisement428 1903-04-04 9 NOTICES. John Little Co., Ltd. Gash Clearance Sale Exceptional Bargains will be offered IN THE DRAPERY, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, FURNITURE, AND MEN'S DEPARTMENTS. FOR 15 DAYS ONLY. (Bommeneing, Monday, 6td Jipril 1903. :o: Calicoes. Hats and Gaps. Horrockses A. I. make 12 yards for A i ine o f native made428 words
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Advertisement649 1903-04-04 9 BANKS. II OMfllOlfl AND SHANGHAI 11 BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve..»lo,ooo,oool IRRlinnnn Silver Reserve....* 6,600,000/ 15 6u0 RESERVE LIABILITY OF „n nnnnnn thoPRIEIORS. I ..f 10,000,000 Court of Uirkcturd. A. J. Raymond, *.sq,— Chairman. K. H. irMKiv., Em, Dkhuty Chairman. U. IJai.i.i ><-H, Esq. I). M.649 words
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Advertisement80 1903-04-04 10 NOTICES ENVELOPES. THE BUFF' ENVELOPE 1,000, $1.25; sent free by Post, $1.70 For sale by THEj; STRAITS TIMES." Robinson Co., Have just received a choice assortment of ELECTROPLATED GOODS Suitable for WEDDING PRESENTS Tea Sets, Coffee Sets, Butter Dishes. Pickle Stands, Card Trays, Fruit Stands. Ice Pitchers Hot Water Kettles80 words
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Advertisement514 1903-04-04 10 NOTIQES QArms, Air Guns Q Ammunition TT Bedsteads i^ Belts, Bags, iTj p" Crockery -j^r Cutlery DRAPERY jjj Dressing Cases Electro-Plate t* Enamel Ware K| #4fC Furnlture It Fancy Goods {Jf Gents' Outfitting Glassware PVI /V Hardware r HARNESS W Ice Chests Ink Stands LU JEWELLERY r Jewel Cases f\514 words
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Advertisement604 1903-04-04 10 NOTICES. MOTOR CARS WE ARE NOW PAREDPRE T< I SUPPLY BENZINE SYME CO. xw M.C.S. Mohamed Co. Diamond Merchants, Manufacturing Jewellers, and dealers in precious stones, No. 8 H i<li Stroet, Sinpapor" Are ahowing a ttplondid stock ot High Clasa Oiacnonda And gem-set Jewellery with extensive varieties of solid Gold604 words
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Advertisement369 1903-04-04 10 NOTICES. ~~W. LAMBERT. WILLIAM LAMBKBI, la. < inager of Lain I iet t Bios., is carrying on b-siness as coach builder, at Orchard Road immediately behind the late buildings of Lambert Hros. in temporary premises. New building* will shortly be erected by h'm on the old site fronting Orchard Road.369 words
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Advertisement776 1903-04-04 10 NOTUES. LAWS CO., 8 BATTERY ROAD. < 'oinnii^sion and Estate agents, Ship-brokers. Mortgage arranged at short notice. LIQUID^ FUEL (Petroleum Residue) Large stocks always 011 hand. 32 6 (Thirty-two shillings and sixpence, per ton f. o. b. in bunkers at FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULO BUXOM, opposite western entrance of Nf-w Bar776 words
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