The Straits Times, 8 August 1908

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.724. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. AUGUST 8. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      279 1 'The highest testimonials in regard to reliability and lasting qualities' have always been written in favour of DE DION BOUTON. -5- Tv Commercial Motoh," June 4, 1908, says: "We cannot be accused of bestowing undue praise, when we say that the De Dion Bouton Company has always succeeded in securing
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      33 1 Just Think! WE GIVE A R HOIKS' SHOW COMPRISING 0 0 BEAUTIFUL. COLOURED CC AND VARIED PICTURES. YOl' PAY ONLY ONCE. New Pictures To-Night! AT THE Ntw Japanese Cinematograph. MARTIN A SHIBATA, Proprietors.
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      81 1 ADDRESS. Our Representative is now at Knala Lum pur and will be at Ipoh. on August 19; and Penang. about August 18. He will call at any other station when requested. LAWRENCE AND MAYO. OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS. London, Cairo, Bombay, Calcutta. Madras and Rangoon. Plants, Flowers. A Basket of Beautiful POSES
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      108 1 Robinson and Company. NEW SHIPMENT OF TENNIS GOODS. |T" Patent Tennis NET ffif Jw W J| «tc*t Straining Screw and I webbing Band. Tennis Court Marking The "Club" TENNIS POLES, Wrought Iron, with Ratchet Winder, complete with Iron Sockets. The Tournament TENNIS POLES, Superior Polished Ash, fitted with Brass Ratchet
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      117 1 ADELPH3 HOTEL. GUEST NIGHT-EVERY SATURDAY. THE BAND of the 2nd. ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT will play during and after Dinner on the FIRST SATURDAY of EVERY MONTH up to II p.m. ASAHIB^ER. W&^' JP3S Best I m? n***+r S iCheapest only from' The MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA, Sole Agents for THE
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      44 1 R. W. HEADS, Consulting Mining Engineer and Metallurgist, Member of the Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers. O«c. and Laboratory RAFFLES CHAMBERS. BRAS BASAH kOAD. SINGAPORE 4(3 SHORTHAND ANDJTYPEWRITIN6. Absolute Secrecy, Terms moderate Mru. F. COOVER-ABBS, Ckvamgh Bridge Buildings and Hotel de 1714 I.'Enrope.
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    TRIALS OF MEMSAHIB.
    1191 2 DISCOURSE ON THE I BIQI ITOLS" AYAH. Points of (he Faithful Hand -maiden. fa it possible that 1 should liavi fovyottiu her all this time, whilst reciting tlic woes acd trials of a Mtuisahib? She who ia alternately the plague, and blessiug of my existence out hero
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      455 2 CONGO Wropieal Sloofing IS The Ideal Roofing for this Climate CHEAP! SANITARY! DURABLE VER WIN-PROOF The thickest quality \3 ply) cau vow bt- supplied at $12 l*»r roll of -2 1 square bet complftv with caps, uaile and cmmbl for tixio^. AGENTS: The Borneo Co., Ltd., BUCHANANS WHISKIES ast an
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      22 2 Sihknv Kkadm-hk CfKK.~ For headaches of all kiud-. Not a narcotic. Kelieves surely and quickly It positively euros. Of all chi mists.
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      746 2 SUFFERING WAS BEYONPJVORDS Eczema Spread All Over His Body— Not a Minute's Comfort in Sixteen Months— Constantly Experimented With Remedies, but Even the Doctor's Treatment Failed Writer Pronounces the CUTICURA REMEDIES OF MARVELOUS POWER A (rrntlpman. who Is n near relative of mine. has. suffered terribly with eon>ma. Tin- tmuble
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    Opium Question.
    533 3 COMMENTS IN JAPAN UPON THE REPORT OF MR. CLEMENTI The paternal solicitude of the VMM world for the welfare of the Chinese which is to find voice in the forthcoming International Conference for the Abolition of Opium, convened by the L'nited States (lovernroent, is, in principle, says the
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    REGRETTABLE FRACAS.
    208 3 Dispute Between British and French Soldiers. On the t veuiag of -Inly 14. ft most re gvetublo frac&s cccurnd in Telegraph Lane. Peking, between Wrench and British soldier-, in which one Frenchman was bruised and one Britisher seriously stabbed in three places, cays tin- Chinese Public Opinion. From
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    Police Dogs.
    110 3 The New York police department has a squad oi police dogs to aid tin officers of the law in then search for and arrust oi criminals.. In Belgium, where such dogs have been used, certain crimes have been reduced eighty per cout. In Jolgium. however, criminals arc not
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      214 3 The United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ld. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE UNITEO FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING CO.. LD. 0 Bronze anil Steel FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING WILL NOT CHAR. KINK OR CRUSH. ANO IS UNAFFECTED BY CLIMATIC CHAN6EB. Stocks held f to G" diameter. Paterson, Simons and Company, Ltd., Agents CROWN PERFUMERY Manufactured
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      66 3 "Cliarms strike the sight but merit wins tin- soul," said Pope. Steams' Wine has both the ehami of appearance and the merit of an ni,( .jii.tlli (1 tonic ami blood- builder. Wasting iMMM are promptly checked by its u-f. as it increases the appetite aud enables llit system to use
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      1270 3 jfl MMMMMMmV By Specul *jHßV*£' Purw>or« to Warrant i%WFVt II M. Ihe Km*. In II Celebrated Oilmen's Stores ■9 mm J\T IK. PICKLES, SOUPS, JAMS, JELLIES, HB I LJL I I^H POTTED MEATS, MALT VINEGAR. jR 9 H A«enU for LEA PERRINS WORCESTERSHIRE SAICE ss& Hy Crossc Blackwell, Ltd. G^s^T
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    510 4 (Sunday, August 9.) Bt. Asi>bkw's Cai'Hi:i>ii\i..— a.m. Mntins and l.itauy 7 li a.m. Holy Commuuioo (Choral) 3-40 p.m. Sunday School 1 !•"> p.m. Bible .1 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. il\ Links.— 9-15 a.m. Holy Communion; 11-l.i a.m. Foo Chow Service; I 111 ii.iii Suixlr 11 p.m. Evensong
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    St. Andrew's Cathedral.
    126 4 Choir Notice. Eighth Sunday After Trinity. Coronation Day. I a.m Matins. I :rst Lesson I Chronicles XXIX, 9-29. Second Lesson liomansll.lT. Hymn 4 7-4."i a.m.— Holy Communion (Cuokal). Introit KM Service A^utter. Hyuin at Offertory :t'2l Hymn at Communion 177 Closing Hymn :i7'.i 5-30 P.M. -I'.VKNsclNii \M>
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    168 4 i'assengers Outward. lVr I. and O. ludia. conumiiu^ with tinstcatuor Malta at Colombo, due August 14. Mr. and Mts. A. Jamieson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Forrester, Mr. A. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. W. Main. Mr. C. Russell, Mr. li. Clarke-Spear. Per I. and O. -Uani. r N\nv.
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    Arrivals.
    53 4 Ky the iVrak, Captain \V. S. tjuiuc. August 6. r roai Peuany. Mrs. Nelson, Mr. (Jroavc, Mr. D. O. Barnes, Mr. O. Vening, Major Phra Kajavarinthe and Mr. Luang Vclliet from Port Swcttcnham. Hmb, .1. H. C. Lane, K. A. B. Brown. K. H. M. Staples, Nagano, Morgan and
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      50 4 SUREST METHYI.Oins MB the best au.l ml q uitic known for the rapid and effective cure 01 allaffectionsofthc urinary tract or urethra. They »top the discharge and cure :'>"ctions permanently iv I,'ss Nam Uian any other similar preparation. They are bet:- r than injections and superior to sautal and copaiba.
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      637 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. jmFo. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Porta, Plymouth and London. Through Bills it Ltaing issued for < Ma Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, an.* v-n Fona. Steam' n will leave Sins ap re on i MAIL LING (')uricitrJ for C/iin,i|. ion?
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      679 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HANDEL AND BCHEEPVMRT MY. "BANDJER." BANDJERMABIN. The Steaaara of thia oompany maintain a regular serrioe between: Singapore, Sonrabaya. Bandjermasin, Polo Laut, Balik Fapan, Koetel, with transhipment at Bandiermasin for Sampit, Mandawai, Koemai, Kotta Warlngln, Djelal. Tho teamere have good aoocmodalloo for first and second olasa passengers. Tows Cam.
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      454 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTB. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM HAY CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straite, China and Japan every week, and from Japan homei wards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight and for Qenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool monthly. One outward
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      589 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of thia Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the' Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo
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      806 4 STEAMER SAILIHC3. N. D. L. lIORDOEUTSCHER LLOYD. imperial Oaf-man rial I Una. The fast and well known mail ateamera ot thia Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg Tia Rotterdam, Antwerp, Soathamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplea, (oonnectioo Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and Woe vernai Port Said, Sues, Aden, (j. mbo, Penang Singapore,
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    SHIPPING IN PORT.
    1378 5 l h tl.ia liu^liuc t!,a following abbreviation** *n •it«ATu<ir ih. -fhip; bq. b&rqo*) nch.~ let. ImMi Cn. 4'niw; U'bt.-iitin-boat; ror.-Toip.-ln; It p. -MoriM) power Krit.— I M. -r!.it«,|st»u», Kch.— Fronrh .1.t.--u«ui:tn; Dot.— Uuuli; Ital. ItaHaa; ■paa^-fcfaasit; sar.— lknnk; 'i«n»-.i ir ,j; <i.t>.— <l»ck pu D. I nir!
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    Mail Steamer Movements
    67 5 OUTWARD Frknch Mail. Tbe M. M. oorapauy's steamer Australien left Colombo at midnight on the 4th iuetant, ami may be expucted to arrive here on Sunday, 9th instant, at about 8 p.m. UnMKWARD FItFNCH M ML. The M. M. company's steamer Tourane, left Saigon, at 9a.m. t
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    Mails Close.
    94 5 Pn BnuMik Tim MoNDAT. Cocob ''-langgi 9.30 a m. Bangkok Singapore noon Malacca and Linggi Kheng Seng 1 p.m. Mnar and Malacca Sultan i p.m. Saigon 9tm l'onp 3 p.m. Pen»nß and Deli Calvpo p.m. Deli and Asahan Ranet pm Teluk Anooo via porta Selangor B p.m. Madra«
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    Clearances.
    61 5 August 8 C F Laeisz, Ger str, Hamburg via port! DctHinger. Ocr atr, Japan via ports Marudu. Ger btr, Tawao via ports Asdang, Siam str, Bangkok via ports Dagmar. Ger str, Bangkok Banka, Brit etr, Auamba and Natuna Islands Ping Seng, Brit str, P. Swettenham, Penang Perak, Brit str,
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    80 5 Wharve* at which Vessel* arc Berthed To-day. l»BJ0»9 f»B»« Km W«*j» Biani— Nil. Uau W.HaunoH I— Yunnan, Fookusng. drcT. I (Bbiibo Wuar|:— Baron Dalmeny. )j»OTH;» No 9— Thonijwa. S— Vornntrts. I— Nil. •—Nil. 6— Parno. 7— Dagmar. B— Nil. 9- Nil. JuDira'i W«*»r—
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    Mails to Arrive.
    102 5 From Ecßont— By the M. M. steamer Australien, dne August 9. From Chimi— By the M. M. steamer Tourane, dae Angast 10. Left Bmgapor* Hue m L uly 7 N. D. L. Jaly aly 9 B. I. Aug i. iv 14 M. M. Aug inly 16 P.
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    471 5 Special Meeting to Consider New By -Laws A special meeting of the Muuicipal Commissioners was he-Id in the Board Room, yesterday afternoon, to consider proposed bylaws relative to sick receiving houses, and for further contiidcrntiou of the water agreement, which aroused some controversy when first placed before the
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    CURIOUS CASE.
    256 5 European's Son Educated by a Native Clerk. The following story is causing a certain amount of interest) d comment among Euro peans in this town, M the Malay Mail. We cannot vouch tor the accuracy of all the details and do doubt publicity will throw further light on
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      32 5 LAXATINE, tbe Ideal Purgative, recommended by tbe best medioal aothjniKt. Emt \o take and certain in reeulto. To be had of ail ■bemiou. Wholoaale from The I h»rmaoy, battery Road ftiasapor' !3S«
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      568 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. D O jt fv Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Stsamship Line. THK NATIONAL HiUHWAY To KUKOPK VIA CHINA JAPAN. CANADA «u.j «b. UNITKD BTATKH. Koule born Hongkong, «<i Hb»agb*l, Nagasaki (Inland Hnaof Japau), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. X.M.S. "Kiiraeui o» lm>u" Twio-i>i>r*w steaR.M.B. "Ktfrvnfl of JUriN
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      473 5 STEAMER SAILINGSINDOCHINA STEAM NAV.CO..LTO. Thi steamer* of this Company maintain a regular direot service between Calcutta, Smalts, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo on through Hills of Lading for Canton, Swatow. Amoy, Cbefoo, Tioulsm. Newohwang, YaogUze Ports, Formona, the PhHippiu Ao., to. Steamers Tona Commander Rothamo 4,895 K. O. D.
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      462 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TYPEWRITERJOR SALE. Blickensrlerfer, No. 7. Apply to R. S., c/o Straits Times. 1772 I MORTGAGEE'S SALE OP I THE BRITISH STEAMER "MENA." As gbo now lies in the Singapore Harbour. To be held at Po-vell and Co.'s Sale-room, On Friday, August 14, at 9.30 p.m. For particulars, see
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      191 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Aug 11 At Sa'e-room, valuable freehold land off Holland Road. Alexandra Road, at 2-30 p m. 11 At Sale-room, freehold land at Pereeveranoa Estate Road, at 2-sO p.ra. H 11 At Sale-room, jewellery, at 11 a.m. H. L. Coghlan and Co. at B— At 4,
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      149 5 Singapore Tide Table. (From Acocht 8 to Acorsr 14.) HIGH WATER. LOW WATER Ti!ne tfght, TimeTHTTht \ygust ara mm ft n3 hrs.min ft in*. T656 am 7"I "S am 3.4" mamma j 6 2l pm 82 n.49 sm I 8.86 am 7.3 1.36 am 2.8 ftMM |7 M pm 8-6
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      148 5 DAY BY DAY Saturday, August 8. High Water. 6.31 p.m Cricket. Gsrrisi n v. Lsw. L.L.T.C. Autumn tournament. Halu'a Tours. Alhambra. Ben tltir 7-80 p m Japanese Cinematograph. 7-30 p.m i Hariraa Cinematograph. 730 p.m. Wayang Karaim. 9 p.m. Sunday, August 9. High Water. 8.36 a.lll. 7.33 p.m Eighth after
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      27 5 WEATHER TELEGRAM. Hongkong, Augusts, 10 a.m. itai.. meter **M Direction of Wind Went. Koroe of Wind 2 Mai. Temp in 8h«d« h6 Manila 786 S.W. < 28 16
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    DEATH.
    22 6 Johnston-.— Ou July 10, at sea, ou the steamer Armadale Castle, Morris Aloxauder son of the late A. Johnston, of Singapore
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8.
    621 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8. A new boycott movement looms up in China. This time the boycott is directed against France. The Avenir dv Tonkin hears that the Chinese n'nus at Canton threaten to start an agitation to that end, should Franco persist in her demands
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    359 6 The announcement that three of the most, important railway companies in England have arrived at au agreement to avoid com petition is good news to the shareholders, but if it results in an increase of rates, the freight-provider cannot be expected to welcome the chauge with the :.ame enthusiasm. According
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    13 6 Monday being a public holiday, tin Straits Times will be published at noou.
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    11 6 Than were l» births and 74 deaths iv Malacca during June.
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    16 6 Ou .l.ily the new British military airship Null] Socundus performed a seven-mile circuit at I aruborough.
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    20 6 From Auioy aud Swatow. 681 pas.-i ugurs arrived, this morning, by Messrs Wee Bin and Company 'b steamer Hong Moh.
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    20 6 From Sarawak, the yacht Zahom, His Highness Rajah Brooke in command, arrived yesterday and will remain four days in port.
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    18 6 During June, y«,97."j passengers travelled on the SiugaporeKrauji Railway, the receipts amounting to |18£6M1, a decrease of 593.1.44.
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    25 6 The Ladies' Sewing Party of the Presby tenan Church will meet at the house of Miss Brown, Grassdale, Kiver Valley Itoad, on Tuesday afternoon next.
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    29 6 A Loudon telegram on July 13 n that the Manchester Federation of Cotton Spin uers has decided to take steps to secure a five per cent, reduction in wa<;iis.
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    32 6 The Ist Battalion of the ISuff* (Kaal Kent Hegimeuti. at Aldershot, is to send a stroug reinforcing draft in September to Hongkong, to join the 2nd Battalion, arriving there from South Africa.
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    32 6 The Straits- born Chiuese lad, Chia Cheug Kauy. who swam laU'ly from tho Chiuese Volunteers' Club, B«ua Koad, to MaftkiuHouse, Taujong Katoug, will swim the samC distance again tomorrow at *.:;0. a.m.
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    39 6 Tho British India contract packet Taroba, which arrived at Penaug last week from the Coromaudel Coast, brought 86 free coolies and 7 minors for Penaug. Sho had on board ■>99 kaugany coolie.s and I j minors for Port Swettenham.
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    45 6 A Loudon oxchauge says it is rumoured that a big reduction is contemplated in the establishment of the Uoyal Engineers, ou the gronud that a good deal of the work the eugineers do could be equally as well done aud mucli cheaper by civilian labourers
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    50 6 A Lawn Tennis match (doubles! will be played between the S.C.It.C. and the Medical Club Kocrcatiou at Hong Lim Green to day. The following will represent the S.C.K.C. Ong lock Lim aud Song Oug Siaug, Scow Poh Song and Tan 800 Bui. and lan Tiaui Keat aud Kioug Chiu Eug.
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    57 6 A Hokicn shopkeeper of 90 Cross Street has reported to the police that a coolie, who was given a quantity of goods to deliver iv Bukit limah lioad, had absconded with them The police traced the goods to Teluk Ayer Street, aud recovered them from Chiuese to whom they had
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    65 6 Nationalism is gaining a hold in Java. The Java Bode says Any success on the part of the nationalist agitation iv India will cause a stir here. There are newspapers j n Netherlands ludia who leave uo stom unturned to lead the Javanese in the same di.ectiou. It is the
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    65 6 This is the first trip to the Far East of the Germau mail steamer D. Derflliugor which arrived yesterday afternoon. She is a fine new steamer of 0,1)60 tons gross, or 5,241 net, aud 6,6(J<> horse power. She carries a crew of 2iW. There was n reeep tiou ou board,
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    54 6 A number of dressers of the Negri Scuibilau Medical Department have resi"ned to join rubber estates, leaving the Department very shorthauded. Tho scheme for the subordinate employees iv the medical service is not very enticing, says a correspondent to the kuala Lumpur paper, being less attractive than the clerical, although
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    72 6 While proceeding from the Taujoug llhu Police Statron to BUkau Mati in a small boat, yesterday, two Malay Constables had the misfortune to be thrown into the water and vi arly drowned, their boat being run into by a tug drawing a lighter, which is said to belong to one
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    69 6 A very successful concert was giveu uuder the auspices of tho Epworth League at the short Street School, last night. There was a large attendance of enthusiastic auditors. A pianoforte duet was given by Misses Manook and Rodyk, vocal duet by Misses Manook and Blanche Yzelmau, a mandolin solo by
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    70 6 The limes, referring to the fall iv Cousols through selling by the India Council, says according to a London wire to Ceylon on July 20, it has become clear that Consols are not a good security for the investment of Indian currency reserve. The Japanese who insist on Treasury Bills
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    122 6 We understand that a local Shorthand Wntors Association is to be formed. The object is to hold meetings at which speed practice can be obtained, and learners receive instruction. The principal weekly aud monthly Phonetic papers are to be taken, aud lectures given occasionally on Phonographic topics. There is also
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    325 6 Dr. li. T. I). Cooper has been appointed a Deputy Registrar uf Deaths. IVnun-;. Mr. K. G. Edgar, of Trouoh and l,.ih,it Mines, has left Peuang lor Holjc. Ou Mouday last. His Lordship iiisho|> Barrilon opened the new Catholic Club ut Kuala Lumpur. The llou. Captain Vouu^,
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    12 6 The Maiaci i Am'mm will couiiucuco ou Monday, the :<l-t ii> jant.
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    13 6 The output be I'lhang Consolidate! for the mouth of .Inly vis 100 tons.
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    21 6 The price of tin in Singapore to d.iy is $69; per picul. One hundred aud tweuty five touß have been sold.
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    21 6 The loUl output at the Suicudah Hydraulic Tin Mine during July was W7dM 1 1 i i ul-. of undressed ore.
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    20 6 The Penang Ladies' Kitlc Club and Lite Keppel Harbour Football Club havi been exempted from registration under the Societies < )rdiuanee.
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    40 6 Tan Ah How was sout to gaol lor three mouths by the Second Magistrate, Mr. C. J. 6am, yesterday, for theft of clothiug and other personal effects, valued at *:(00, from the coolie lines at the Tanjoug Pagar I took*.
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    44 6 Through an accident near Victoria Bridfpj caused by tho breakdown of a uight-suil curt, tramcars from Gaylang to town were delayed considerably this moruiug. Those who boarded a tram at Uaylang had to walk from Lavender Street to Campoug .lava to board another car.
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    45 6 -Mi. ;i BtJMMMt who was in the employ of .Mr-. Agnes McMaster, of Kauipoug lavs. Koad, was fined i"> or, iv default, seuteuccd to five days' rigorous imprisonment, by the Second Magistrate. Mr. C. F. J. lirocn, yosterday. for leaving his position without giving notice.
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    58 6 For possession of illicit chandu. .i Hokiea who lives at No. 143. Victoria Street, was fined ■>:io by the Second Magistrate, yesterday, and, for selling chaudu without a DOCHC' he was fiued a further sum of MO, In default of payment of the first fine, he will servi two weeks
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    55 6 In connection with the Volunteer Parade to St. Audrew's Cathedral tomorrow evening, the sittings on the south side namely, the Lectern side of the Church, will bo reserved tor the Volunteers. Seats arc re.erved ou the i'ulpit side for those who have cards, and the holders of these cards are
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    69 6 Two Kehs were prosecuted before tin Third Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman, by the Protector of Chinese, this morning, on a charge of refusing to sign their contracts. First accused said that he refused to sign the ooutract because the work was too heavy. His companion said that he refused
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    75 6 Two Siamese women, onu elderly and tli. other yuung, lived toother iv Kamponij Java Kuad. The former has reported to tho police that her companion has gouo to K'lantui and token with li.r clothing imcl other personal effects, valued at $180 which did not belong to her. Complainant doos no:
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    BURLEY HALL GUTTED.
    91 7 NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH OF WINSTON CHURCHILL. Great Loss of National and Historic Relics. IRbdtbh's Tblbohax.j London, August Tho historic Burley Hall near Oakham has been gutted by a terrible fire. The total loss is estimated at fifty thousand pounds sterling. Among the house party was Mr.
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    63 7 This historic iu:iu.<ioii is situated some two inilis from O.ikliain, .it HurK-y vii the Hill, in tho County of Kutlaucl. Surrciumlril by a well-wooded ()ark, ul over 1,000 acres, Burloy Hall has Ixeu the- haunt of visitors for iimny ycarH. It was crect«.<l by tin Karl of N'ottinghaiu during tliu
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    GERMANY'S GENEROSITY.
    107 7 Nations Magnificent Donation to Count Zeppelin. 1»«k 0.-WAsun.M ii m Lloyi> Telrukaml Berlin, August 7. Count /eppeliu has enthusiastically acknowledged, in a telegntn ko tin German Emperor, his gratitude to the Government to assist iv the construction ot a now airship. The building has already bag**, and the
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    33 7 It is reported that steps Have already been taken for fouudiug a QonaM Air Navy League, to agitate for the creation of an Imperial air uavy and the acquisition aud construction of dirigibles.
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    POSITION IN TURKEY.
    185 7 British Ambassador Congratulates the Sultan. I H(IT>K P TILBoKAM liiiii'lim. August 7. Si. Gerard Lowther, K.C.M.G., the new British Ambassador at Coustautinople, has presented his credentials to the Sultan. Sir <I. rard off' red to tin: Sultau warm congratulations on behalf of the British Government upon his
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    FAR EASTERN POLITICS.
    67 7 Russian and Japanese Interests at Saghalien. Kki'tkk's Tblk.i.ram. London, August 7. At St. Petersburg, the Russian Minister for foreign AtTairs, M. IswolsUi, and the •lapauese Charge (('Affaires have exchanged notes respecting the demarcation of RussoJapanese possessions at Saghalien. (I)aa Ostasiatisohb Lloyd Tblbgbam] Berlin, August 7. At St.
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    TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
    111 7 Exploring Party to Greenland Perish to a Man. [RaUTlB'3 TlLlllfUM London, August 7. A terrible tragedy is repotted from Greenland. M. Erichsen, the leader of the Danish Expedition iuto Greenland, who was in charge of two uledgton companies, baa been driven on to an ice-floe. Tho unfortunate accident
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    CASA BLANCA.
    23 7 I Dai CbrASUTibi-Ha Lloyd Tblbubam| Berlin, August 7. •■■i. .m been "ii>J -A t.> laud Fivueii war material at Cut Blaoca.
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    TAMIL LABOUR.
    624 7 Suggestions of the Immigration Committee. I In introducing for the consideration of members of the Legislative Council at their meeting, yesterday afternoon, the Bill to repeal and rocuact, with amendments, the Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance, of 1907, Mr. W. G. Maxwell, the Acting Attorney General, expressed the regret
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    Examination of Chemists.
    42 7 The Lauds Improvement Ordinance Amendment Bill was read a third time, aud Council proceeded to the second reading of the Bill to amend the Straits aud Federated Malay States Government Medical School Ordinaucc, 1905, at the Legislative Council, yesterday.
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    Serious Motor Accident.
    90 7 Messrs. J. B. Campbell. Acting Manager, and I >. O. Brown, Acoountaut of the Tronoh Mines, met with a serious motor accident, on Saturday night, while returning to Tronoh from Pusiug Lama. The ear was rounding a curve when it collided with a bullock cart and overturned,
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    New Hotel for Sourabaya.
    67 7 Sourabaya is to have an up to- date hotel, and to provide it, a company, capitalised at 250,000 guilders, is about to be floated. The idea, says the local Handolsblad, is to have a roomy set of buildings in modern style to meet present-day requirements. There
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    Crown Suits.
    31 7 Mr. Maxwell moved the first reading of the Crown Suits Ordinance Amendment Bill. Mr. Authunis/. seconded the proposition, which was. carried at a meeting of the Legislative Council, yestorday.
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    Accident at Perlis.
    112 7 The Piu.iu!; Gazette states that Mr. A. Duke, Adviser to the Government of Perlis, met with an accident while out riding one day last week. Instead of jumping a hedge, his pony went through it but fell, throwing its rider, who was kicked above one of iiis
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    The Light That Failed.
    107 7 PARIS IN DARKNESS OWING TO ELECTRICIANS' STRIKE. Greatest Confusion Throughout the City. London, August 8. Paris on Friday night was plunged iuto darkness for two hours, owing to a strike of electricians. The action of the men is regarded as an ostentatious warning to the Prefect
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    REFORM PARTY IN EGYPT.
    24 7 iDbb UWaMMaMaaj Lloyd Telkikasj] Berlin, August 7. The lieii.rm I 'arty of Egypt are demanding a proclamation of the Constitution.
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    CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE.
    508 7 Excess of Exports over Imports of Straits Dollars. I'nder the heading Currency aud Exchange, the financial report and statements for the Straits Settlements for the past year, prepared by the Hou. Mr. A. T. ISryaut, Colonial Treasurer, state that tho average eirculatiou of Government Notes during the
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    Arrival of American Battleships.
    164 7 The American battleships Maine and Alabama anchored far out, yesterday, but could easily be seen from the water front. They loft Cavite, across the bay from Manila, on the first instant and made a very leisurely voyage to Singapore. They leave here on Monday for Coiomoo.
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    All the World is Travelling by Hale's Tours.
    95 7 One pays only fifty cents. Then En voiture and in a second Singapore is left behind. We are in a railway carriage ;we hear the wheels, we feel tbe car rock as it swings round a curve, and then through the window
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    Infectious Diseases.
    1342 7 NOTIFICATION OF CASES BY DOCTORS. Births and Deaths Ordinance. At a meeting of the Legislative Council, yesterday afternoon, Mr. W. G. Maxwell, the Acting Attorney -General, proposed the second reading of the Bill to amend the Births and Deaths Ordinance, of 1897. lv doin>{ so, the lion, member
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    SINGAPORE LAW COURTS.
    238 7 An Unsightly and Inconvenient Hoarding. Members of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements assembled in tho Council Chamber, at Singapore, yesterday afternoon, uuder the presidency of His Excolloncy the Govornor, Sir John Anderson. X.C.M.C. There wero also present His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops,
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    SURVEYING CHINA.
    157 7 Native Paper's Accusation Against Japanese. Chinese Public Opiniou, a new paper published at Peking, reports that numerous parties of Japanese are surveying the country iv the interior of China and, moro particularly, in Manchuria, and adds The temptation to exploit a rich territory is too much for the
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    The Sinking of the Puffin.
    139 7 Iv moving that the Council approves a vote of $13,500 for a tug for use in connection with the Government Wharves, Penang, Captain Young explained at the meeting of the Legislative Council, yesterday afternoon, the circumstances respecting the supply of another lauueh. and said that
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    Californian Marries Chinese Bride.
    92 7 Mr. Rockwell S. Chapman, a clubman of San Francisco and agent of the American La France Fire Engine Manufacturing Company of Elmira, New York, will soon marry Mi»s Amey Anin, whose lather is one of the richest Chinese merchants of Honolulu, while her mother is a
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    Artillery Fire.
    44 7 The first reading of the Military Manoeuvres and Artillery Practice Ordinance Amendment Bill was road a first time at the Legislative Council yesterday. Council tben went iuto ConiiniUee on the Widows and Orphans Pension Ordinance Amendment Rill, and afterwards adjourned •me die.
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    STRAITS FINANCE.
    531 7 COLONIAL TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT. Increased Revenue and Expenditure, The annual financial report and statements of the Colonial Treasurer, tho Hon. Mr. A. T. Bryant, formed the subject of a paper laid on the table at the Legislative, Council meeting, yesterday. Thedocumentisabulkyono. It shows that, in the Straits Settlements,
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    THE SARAWAK TRAGEDY.
    192 7 Execution of the Murderer of Coal Mine Manager. The murder of Mr. E. 1(. Xaysmith, manager of the Sadong Coal Mines. Sarawak, has been expiated. In the Sarawak Supreme Court on Monday, the 27th ultimo, before His Highness the Rajah Muda and the Hon. the Resident of
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    Alleged Attempted Murder.
    129 7 Dr. MacGregor gave medical evidence in tho Third Magistrate's Court, yesterday, in the case in which two lioyanose, namod Adalan and Arsliiman. are chargod with attempting to murder a fellow countryman, named Moadin, by hitting him on the head with an iron bar at midnight on Jnne
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    LAST YEAR'S TRADE.
    2832 8 DETAILS OF COLONY'S IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Heavy Increase of Bankruptcies The state of trade, in the Straits Settle- j mints during 1907 affords small grounds for satisfaction. The gross total value of imports into the Colony, including the coasting trade, reached close on 3tHJ million dollars, of
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    Lawn Tennis.
    293 8 Ladies' L.T.C. Tournament. The following was the result of yesterday's play in the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club's tournament Mixed Doubles. A Class. Miss Abrams and J. Robertson, owe 2, v. Mrs. GansloBer and C. T. Hose, scr. unfinished (to be continued on Tuesday.) Mrs. Mactaggart and W. O'Connor,
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      87 8 5.C.C. v. Royal West Kents. Seoond elevens of the S.C.C. and the K. W. K. met iv a Hockey match on the Esplanade, yesterday. The first half ended in a draw of two goals each. On resuming play, boh sides made efforts to briug off further scoring, but only
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      Football.
      128 8 Twilight v. Darul Adab Club. The Twilight Football Association will meet the Darul Adab Club in a friendly soccer match on Sunday on their ground at Beach Road. Tho following will represent the Twilight Club Tay Swee Watt, goal; Teng Chee Hiong and Koh Chong Bung, backs; Wah Kirn
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      Golf.
      148 8 Selangor v. kinta. The following are the results of golf matches played at Ratu Gajah on the 2nd aud 3rd instant, between Selangor and Kinta Golf Clubs iRLANOOR (iOLF CI.CB. KINT.\ OoLF C'LL'B. I. G. OlaHHiord 0 v. .1. B. Kobertson 0 O. S. Lucas ov K. \V. DouKlas
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      The Turf.
      272 8 Result of Liverpool Cup. A telegram from London to Colombo xebanges on July 24 gives the result of the Liverpool Cup as follows Mr. l. B. Joel's Dean Swift 1 .Mr. Sol Joel's Procope '1 Mr. A. Bendou's Wuffy 8 Eleven horses ran. The race was won by
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      100 8 5.C.C. Tournament. The following is the result of yesterday's play in the S.C.C. Lawn Bowling competition Doubles Handicap (Fikai. Court No. B—McKenzie8 McKenzie and Lyall v. Biddulph and Sinclair, unfinished. Championship. Court No. 2 MeKoan boat White 21—13. Court No. I—Hay1 Hay v. Brown, unfinished. Monday's Ties. CHAVriONSBIK
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    269 9 Sinou-oei. kvuom 7, 1808. HWODUCE. iti..biir buyers I 7.H0 do (tuJi No. li unpirkM U.TB 'oprn 8.-.n i.ii do Pontiandk 67.1 Pepper. Blaok 11.57J do Wfc* 17.40 Sago Flour u araw:»k MB 1o Brnnei No. I 2.85 Pearl Sa«o 8.00 Coffee Bali picked MjOO Cotfeo. Palirabantj. 20< in.- nom.
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      291 9 SELF CUrtE NO HCTIONI MARVEL UPON MAIIVEL NO SUFFERER NEED NOW DESPAIR, tL' ilrrii dit> h of .mockery, may ulfly. iperdily *nd •■< unnmii Ms cure himvlf without the know. Ii Jg»- of a Mcona p«rty. Hy the introduition of THE MEW FRENCH REMEDY THERAPION, a rumplrt*' revolution h<i* been
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      135 9 WassiamullAssomull 4 Co Have Removed THEIR NEW PREMISES. OPPOSITE, No. 56 and 57, High Street. ENTIRELY NEW BTOGK UNPACKED. TMLm Pohoomull Bros. 40E HIGH STREET 3& SILK MERCHANTB. Dealers in High-class Indian, Chinese and Japanese Silk, Cnriof and Silverware of every description, Brassware, etc. w CHARBEB VERY MODERATE. INSPECTION KINDLY
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      232 9 SSSSSr MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. Patronac* of 0 "•"e"...?*! kt!* Ja9t •PP°' n ed Purveyor to H.M The|KJ D at Siam, Johor*. HAS NOW ON VIEW. AT 62 AND 6J HIGH JSTREET. PRESENTS. Imported from the Leading Houses of India. t\ -ylou Md OUM.«apecul Attention has beea paid to the selection of
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    Papal Reforms.
    422 10 GREAT BRITAIN CEASES TO BE MISSIONARY LAND. Reorganisation of the Vatican An important Pontilical decree for the reformation of the organisation and working of the different congregations has been issued. <ireat Britain, Canada. Holland, and the United States are removed from the jurisdiction of the Congregation of the
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    INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGES.
    351 10 German Doctor Denies Inferiority of Eurasians. Dr. Baeltz has been interviewed by a representative of the Hochi on the question of international marriages. He stated that when, about twenty years ago, Mr. Takahashi Goro published an article advocating international marriages for the purpose of improving the race, he
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    Botha as a Freemason.
    101 10 A vory iutcivsiiuK document has just been discovered at Secunderabad, and purchased by the members of Lodge Mayo. It is the original Grand Lodge of FreemacouS Certificate of General Christian Botha, who fought against as in the late Boer War. It is from the Grand Lodge
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      245 10 MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTIES, 1 Tu>:sday, August IS, at 2-30 p.m. SAOO STREET. Noa. and 85, Sago Str>>et. Siug&pore town. SAGO LANE. Nov. 21, 24, 26 and 28, Sago Lane. Total area: 8,622 square feet. Lease 999 yeart. Total monthly rent 5150. Powell Co., Rodyk and Davidson, Auctioneer*.
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      641 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid ap Capital in 80,000 Sharsi of I'tteaoh £1,»00,000 Reserve Fund £1,535,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor* £1,800.000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bask of 6oo.laad. the London City A Midland Bank. L: SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooonnta are
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      344 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. £££»°£2£. Sterling Reserve I18.000.00C; i Silver Reserve «13,500,000 i Wo.ftOO.OOO ieaervt Liability of Proprietor! 11 5. 000. G00 COURT OP DIRECTORS. Son. Mr. Henry Keawick. Chairman. E. Goetz, Esq. Dennty Chairman. S. G. Barrett, Eaq. O. R. Lenzmann, Eaq C. Brodersen, Eaq. E.
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    AUTOMOBILISM.
    1253 11 SHOULD WOMEN BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE? Opinion 01 an Expert Chauffeuse." I well remember, wlau hicycliug first ■NMiMi to b(fconie a popular pastime among »cmn n. how Mrs. (inindy. with well-assumed ri^l.trun- iinliyi jiiuii. prophesied all Horth of dreadful fates for those ladies who dared to indulge in such
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      531 12 Scale of Charges* PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MIsoeIImbous Wants of Every Description, Houses, ftaal, etc., to lot, are Inserted at the following IMes One Insertion I I.W per Inch. Two t.OO Three I.W BU O.W Hlne 1.40 Twelve 7.W Twenty-five 10.00 (Each subsequent month IS per inch.) Iks above rate is bated
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      391 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. Bins I— Fomr Llum, oat or two Innrttont, 11.00 By Vm inch, im Sc«J. of Chug*.. LADY TEACHER WANTED. Apply in per>on to the Principal of the ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL, Coleman Street. ASSISTANT WANTED. Wanted, an Assistant with experience of Road making and Bridge building. Apply, stating experience, t->
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      617 12 TO BE LET OR 80LD. Bin —Fomr Ll.m. on or two liMrtlo. lI. JC Br tta. Inch, tee Male of elurgM. HOUBE TO LET. No. 4, Mount Bogie. Apply Raffles Hotel. 0 981 HOUBE TO BE LET. No. 1, Oxley Rise, to be let. Apply Me?er Brothers. 1149 ROOM TO
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      561 12 ir Straits Immigration Syndicate, SECTION X, CAVANAGH BRIDGE BUILDINGS, SINGAPORE. CABLE ADDRESS:- IMMIGRATIO. CODE A. B.C. STH. ED. USED. WE supply strong, healthy Javanese coolies for Estates and Mines. WE undertake all formalities required by the Netherlands Government and thus save our customers trouble and inconvenience. We do this free
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      254 12 Syrup of Raspberry PURELY MADE OF GUARANTEED NATURAL RASPBERRY JUICE AND SUGAR. Mixed with iced water or soda water, it forms a very palatable, rtfroliiug and healthy drink, which is no doubt the most suitable beverage for hot climates. It also forms a delicious ingredient for icecream and sweet sauces.
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      160 12 BOARD AND LODGING. K»ti»: -r ,r Line*, i* r ;»o laintlon, |l.og Ut th» loch. Heal, of Charf BOARO ANO RESIDENCE. For tingle gentlemen. Terms moderate. Apply at Kockhur.it, Jl, Dhoby Ghant. 1534 BOARO ANO RESIDENCE. Two rooms to let, for bachelors. Mrs. vun Bargen, 8, Mount Elizabeth. 1981 BOARO
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