The Straits Times, 11 November 1909

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.114 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 11. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 282 1 RuhhCt*, Ft*Uit are protected against tbe attacks of and All Trees WHITE ANTS BY USING RBOLINEUM T%;».»- PLANTARIUM mm 250 ko. tjr%m> FOR TRIAL. c are prepared to supply a sample four-gallon Tin for $5. SLEEPERS, TELEGRAPH POLES GENERAL TIMBER That softer from the influence of the climate, insects, etc.,
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    • 156 1 HARIMA HALL cinematograph, TO-NIGHT I New Pictures. K. KARMA, Sole Proprietor. Victoria Memorial Hall. A DOLL SHOW AND FANCY FAIR IN AID OF ST. HHIOIvdIE 1, On Friday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m., BY LfIDY EVELYN YOUNG. BOOKS OF COUPONS containing ten 10-ctnt tickets and one voting ticket will be
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    • 236 1 ROBINSON CO. Kynoch Sporting Ammunition. Loaded Eycoch K S. G." Powder and Schnltz nitro powder. The Great Advantages cla'mpd by the "K. S. G." Powder are Absolute immunity from Blowback Less Recoil than that given by any other powder. l^ljjjj I ky nochl.o a ded IWt chilled shot. |f*|£Q kynoch\oadkd^|
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    • 98 1 fast @9& w&~^*>ftr~*+J&fe j&v^tS^S&^£^s&. T^r^^VjlSx^S^**^ Wl^ T<6Bil^u^ ""^Ygi. (^gliJ-^»n|Ji» "°g^g^ GRAND HOTEL DE L'EUROPE Tuesday, November 30, ST. ANDREW'S DAY. Special Seoted TABLES MAY BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE. ARTMEE^3R^ FS R OEroT Chinese _Porceuin. BSSg3^ 9: J Wehavejustanpackedan edding Ordan reoeive tpooUl atteotioo assortment of Superior M|UIT Lo °*1 Tertimooiais.
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  • 629 2 BRITISH EXPORT FIRM DUPED IN AMAZING FASHION. Remarkable Activity. A highly diverting and at tbe same time instructive story is sent, with comments, by Tbe Times correspondent in Peking.lt shows tbat English firms are not always unenterprising as has so often been alleged. The corrspondent, writing on
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  • 1219 2 Lady Ramsay Reviews Mr. Hall Caine's Novel. Lady Ramsay bas a powerful review of Mr. Hall Caioe's novel, The White Prophet, in tbe Britibk Weekly, and does Dot spare tbe author. She tells us tbat Throughout the book be continually draws parallels between the life and teaching
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  • 239 2 The autumn issue of Night and Day, tbe quarterly official organ of Dr. Barnardo's Home*, is full of interesting matter, not only for tin- many supporters of the Institutions, but for all who keep an eye on the progress of one of the most remarkable philanthropic agenci"<
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 497 2 BUCHANMS Black White ==AND=== Red Seal. Both these blends continue to increase in popularity because the quality is steadily maintained and they are sold at a small margin of profit. NOTE THIS GUARANTEED FACT. The above-named blends are BOTTLED 1 1 IN SCOTLAND and no differei oe whatever is made
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    • 67 2 CROUP QUICKLY CURED. A few doses of Chamberlain's^Cough Remedy brirjgs surprising results wben a cbild sbows symptoms of croup. There is no cause for alarm wben tbia medicine is in tbe bouse as it rarely takes more than three or four doses to bring about a complete cure. It has
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    • 188 2 The Secrets Out II Tf>, tMtl-dralntd rap fits ih, start of "Codbart's goodntss. From Iff first t» I I (A* last drink It grigs th, pa/at*. The flavour Is dtllghlfal. Its parlig ..^^•■laa^^^) autstlontd, and Its Valat as a food intslimablt. lf dral r should ask pour cocoa iMc*. sat
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  • 961 3 DIRTIEST CORNERS OF KOTA BHARU DESTROYED. Thousands of Dollars Lost. As morning church bells were pealing in England one Sunday, not long ago, says a writer in the Pall Mall Gazette, a dire misfortune befell the Bmall capital of one of Britain's most recently acquired States.
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  • 53 3 An interesting cartoon in the Sin Wan Pao represents a man with a Japanexe toy tin tube in his mouth from which ho is blowing up in the air a hollow ball, marked in Manchu and Chincae characters to ropresent copper coins. The inscription on the cartoon is. The lightness
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 785 3 K. P. Brothers, Jewellers and Silk Merchants, 9, HIGH STREET. Gash Clearance SALE! Special Bargains. ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES in Silks, Oriental Lace Work, Embroidered Goods, Grass Cloths, Mandarin Coats, Fancy Goods and several other Goods, too numerous to mention. EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. 1011 Cv For Prevention OJ It Uan adaltted fact
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    • 40 3 MUSCULAR PAINS. Hundreds of testimonials could be famished showing the groat pain-relieving power of Chamberlain's Pain Balm in cases at mnsoular rheumatism, lameness or soreneM of the muscles from any cause. It is for sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 200 3 J (TEA satisfied customer is id advertisement, ooke Bond Co. hav< Million such advertisets in Great Britain alone many more in othei s of the world. BROOKE BOND'S TE^ Sold by all respectable dealers throughout the Straits Settlements Wholesale Agents MESSRS. GUTHRIE CO. i^t ol all Tonics j VZ/~.J Pro
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    • 165 3 Jieeklaees! tSitt&ti n llavo J U8t tllrD "l out of our factory a ver y valuable and high-class collection of fxShOCtn DIAMOND NECKLACES, also Bracelet*, Pendants, RiDgg, Brooches, etc. as well as a The Cheapest House fine •"orlineiit jewellery get with other in the Trade precious stones. They should be
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 716 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.M. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang. Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden. Egypt, Mediterranean Poti, Plymouth and London Through Bill* of Ladlrg issued for China Ciast, Persian Golf, Continental, and Amenoan Ports. Steamers will leave Stncapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Himalaya Nov 19 1910
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    • 649 4 STEAMERS SAILING. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.LTD. Yr^a^y A Two regular service* are maintained between JAPAN a*D BUROPB bj tht Company's woll- known TWIXttCBBW STEAMERS, ander Mail Contraot with tlie Imperial Japanese Oovernment, specially designed tor tbe Company's European Servioe, lighted turougbout by Eloctricity, provided with excellent accommodation for Firrt
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    • 850 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE AND6YDN£t. ALSO TAKING CARGO FOrl OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN A NEW ZEALAND PORTS (with tranabipment). •Aa inducement offers. Smooth paaaage. Saperb Scenery. A regular monthly servioe to above ports It maintained
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    • 614 4 STEAMER SAILIW6S HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. w^^^B3ajm^ Sußb' \^ayg^ .T^ppait^swa*^ The steamers of this Oonpaoy mam'ain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan Homewards, they am despatched fortniKhtlv for Havre and Hamburg aad onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penaac
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    • 810 4 BTEAME3 BAILIXM. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and wall kujwu man atetio of this Company xail fortaighty from Br«m> n, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Bo<ilhtm >. ton, Gibraltar, Oeaw. Naples (onaanol' a Yfarseillee, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port 3«ld, Suez. Aden. ColjmHo. P, i0 »i,g,
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  • 209 5 r ixi ires. Thursday, November 11. Hiuli Water. 9 28 a in.. 9 56 pm. M. M. outward mail due, 6 a.m. St. Martin. Chil Iren'M Conce'*. Tliea rr, S 30. S. C. C. Siiink' r, Tanglin Club, 9. Alhambra Cin«matoi(rapb. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinriu*tograph. Paris Cinematograph.
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  • 271 5 To- Dai. BTPenang A Madras, taking maild for turopr, etc., via Bombay Thongwa 8 pm K. Pabaog, Pekan, Kuantan and I'nu^auu Aing Liong 8 pm Malacca, P"rt i»i kaon, and P. Swi-tt -burn Poh Ann Bpm Mer-iuR, K. Pabang, IV-ktti K.iantao. Trii.f<;auii A Kolaotan Htn WhattHin 3pm
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  • 71 5 Thi ImpTi»l Gorman mail stratier Prioz Lndwig bavm^j left l.imbiou the 7ih in-Uui, at S p.m., may be expects I t arrive here on Saturday morniug tbe I3tb i-ibtm>. The 1). I. Contract Packet T^eota, with the Loudon m-iiU of tlm Tln<\ ultimo, 1.-fi N< yapatnii at
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  • 81 5 Left BinfMpore C let 4 M. M. lot 8 X* O i tot 11 N. D. L. I tot 14 B. L I tot 18 M. M. tut 22 P. *O. tot 94 N. D. L tot 18 B. I. lot 1 M. M lor 11 B.
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  • 344 5 Latest Arrivals. Urn VThott Bin, Brit str 195 tnns. Captain Coi, N m 11. From Kmnln N>v 10. 0.0 an" 1 1 1 p- Strait* Ktoamabip Cuy. Ltd. Fur Trliipin. Nov ll— Rd». lini HofQ t.iottg, UHt str "05 ton*. Cftptain H»,blon, N..v 11. From lUogkok, Nov 7.
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  • 47 5 November 8 Troen, Brit itr, Bh»i g'lai 9 I.imten Ocr str, Hamburg via ports l.ihrria, Uer a r, A twerp via porti I Mi—l \k. Bar ir. It 1 1 sjiiit i'ehut, brit sir, Japan via ports Fumi Maru, J »p str, Calcutta t IU baUaat
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  • 99 5 Wharvrs at which Vessels are bcrinrti lo-Day. TAMJOMU PAOAB. BAtrWaiarbui liuilya. East W baorioa u», Natuna, Tboogwa, lleatbJeLe. B«chohNo. 1 (Bhbus Wbaht)— Baori Mara, tiu no] a S Kimo Maru. a a 8— lUgmar. a 4— Catherine Apcar. a On bang. 6-NU. a
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  • 105 5 The Japaneoe steamer Fumi Maru left for Calcutta, yw>t*rday, will) '?.,i6ti luni of liquid fuel which she brought from lialik Papau. Over a thousand patttiengerH ar.ivid from Hoihow, yesUrday luomiug, by the N. D. L. xtoamer Alatolicw. A cargo of i 15.353 tins of petroleum for Tieosiu arrived
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  • 87 5 Coming to Singapore. Per P.'and O. steamer Palawan, dnt November 12.—Mrs. Mayger, Miss M. Bailey. Mr. C. 8. Carver, Mr. P. Blick, Mr. A. Lermit Mr. O. H. Anderson, Mr. T. More, Mr*. Dando, Miss C. Pearoe, Mrs. Williams. Mr L. A. Bidwell. Mrs. J. K. and
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  • 256 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SINOAPOBB, NOVEMBBB 11, IDOP. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/--' J Demand 2/4^ Private 6 m/s 2/4 do 8 m/s 2/4 J On Qtrnumy— Bank d/d 289 Private 8 m/s 241 do 6 m/( 248 On France- Bank d/d 2i>4( Private 8 m/s 269 do 0 m/s
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 262 5 Issui Paid Valdi Cp COMPANY 10 10 10 10 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. Braaog, Ltd. Broach Hydraolio T. M. Co., Ltd. Duff Development Co.. Ltd Kanaboi, Ltd. Kinta Tin Mines, Ltd. Kltdann Tin Mining Cu., Ltd. Knantao Tin M. Co., Ltd. Lahtt Mines, Ltd. Malacca Tin
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    • 565 5 s 1 I K 2/2/. 2/r i 7 T 2/2/. 1 1 1 1 1 t 17/6 1 1 1 1 10/7/6 r i i i i 18/6 F i i i i i i i a/Sterling. I Anglo Malay Robber Co., Lid. 125% in. T9 Bsto Caves Robber
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    • 179 5 10 10 60 10 100 1 00 MO LOO 10 Lou 10 7 60 10 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 1») K Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. Fnaer h Nesve, Ltd. Hotel van Wijk Co. Ltd. Uowartb Enkine Ltd. 7% Preference KaU Brothers, Ltd. Deferred 8%
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 360 5 The GARRICK Cigarette E3* A LARGE HAND-MADE CIGARETTE. Packed in 50s vi^nSAfiH^SP Price Air-t ght 6O CTS. Tius llSs^. J?^,--^! P er tin< OBTAINABLE AT: JOHN LITTLE CO.. LD ROBINSON CO. The gentleman above bas thought his forehead into a bnmp. He has wasted ranch time thinking how to caverspending
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    • 23 5 M. L. Cochlan and Cc. Nov. 19—At salerooms, X'mas Presents, etn at in 30. Nov. 20- At salerooms, X'mas Presents, etc., at iu.;t.).
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 367 5 WEATHER REPORT. imdami KfDam Hvpital, Kov. 9- 19O». |9 a. r. a. r. m. Rauwall.' Bar. It Fab.. 33 9 6 M 'S4 W 01' Temp »8 »9«j 810 Nil. WelßalbTber 80.3 H«o 7.0 UirofWiud.. W. N.W. cilm Max. Temp.. 9U. Mm 7<o Max. in Baa.. 160.0 Terrrsd. Thar 71.0
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  • 1261 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11. CHINA'S AWAKENING. Questions which crop up in the House of Commons from time to time seem to indicate ihtt there are a few people in England who endeavour to take an inU lligont interest in the affairs ol the Far East But, on the
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  • 14 6 Burglars visited 28,8';. Michael's Hi., last oight, and secured property valued at ISO 50.
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  • 18 6 The remains of tbe late Grand Secretary Chang Chih tang wero to kave Peking on the 3rd mot.
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  • 15 6 Sir William Arery's collection of stamps con«i«tiD« of 100,000 varieties, has been bold for £24,600.
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  • 16 6 A two-mastfri sunken tongkaog ig reported drifting off R^ffljs L igbtboube in tbe trac "f steamers.
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  • 17 6 There will be do service on Friday iftemonn at 6, owing to certain alteiatium in the Cathedral.
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  • 26 6 The Dimo of the projected dreadnought nruior is to b« Lion. She will be longer than II M. S. Indefatigable, and will have more powerful engines.
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  • 29 6 We understand that Pa«ar L^rna, Band-iertna-in whs vi-iiu-d by Bre on the Brd io»t and that ten wooden buildinga were iU>h troyed. Tbe damage is partly covered by insurance.
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  • 36 6 The P. and 0. Co. has decided to extend (he mail and paasenxer service from London to New Zealand. Thrro steamer., will be despatched from Sydney next year to Auckland namely tliu Malwa, Moncolia and Morea.
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  • 47 6 A meeting of all who m\y be interested in the custouiary land aud sea sports <>v .January 1, 1910, in called for Monday, the !stb inst in the Exchange, at 4.45 pm. when, if it is ri.ciildi to hold the sports, cumoiilteeß and officials will be selected.
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  • 50 6 Tbe recent err ction of telegraph wires in a Nortlmn|itciusliiri' village aroused the interest of one old lady, who was ovet beard remarking, \V«I that's a rum 'unl 1 cod hear tbt m eer wires a hommin, but I ain't Keen one of tbtm eer yaller envelopes come up yet.
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  • 42 6 The prnposei) mall line between Haiphong and Hongkong, to connect with the Siberian railway, is still oocnpviug the attention of the Cbamber of Commerce at Haiphong. gome niUuuderhtandm); bating arisen in connection with the terms under which the subsidy will be granted.
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  • 52 6 A Chinese contractor named Pott Po Yang waa before tlio fourth m igistrate, this iiiorninj;. on a cliarg<t of offering Mr. 11. W. PeU, superiDtendt nt of ili« fire brifjid.-, an iilig«l gratification o( $50 M( Know H *ppeartd for the dffeiice. The hearing of the case was postponed fur
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  • 52 6 No fresh ca«ea of cholera are reported from Deli. The disea-e is steadily decreas iD({ at Batavia, but it is Fpreading epidemic ally iv tlie outskirts aod up country Several i-R*es aio reported from S umbiva »nd Samaraotf— ports in J*»a. l o PolembaDK (South Suioatrd) cholera is racing in
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  • 77 6 Jl):W)»'r planters in Deli are set'iog their 'aceit BKainxi the u-it of tin cops fur colltct my tho tapped Utez from the trees. It s.nu< that, io the open air, these cups are attacked by rust which (-tains the coagulated latex in tin in ai d vpoiln iti market value.
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  • 74 6 We have received from Messrs. Kelly sod Walsh, as rtpri HtntiDt- the Sou li China Moruiog Poet, L<l a Tories of nix coloured iilljoyraplin Urpicun^ sceoeM iv lluii*k my. It comprises lh« Happy Valley, tbe .Sliaity Side, B'loog ll'nijkoiiK Luk-liaw, On the P.ak Hd:, la Wul Weather, aod Four Pitcee
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  • 83 6 Of tho Malay man and woman and the K iutf. cia'L"'! at tie AnHizes with liutiuk aduiinibten d an uiiwholexoiue drm;, the wumit'i wan (iiMclmry.il b. loro (lie oai-0 n.1.i1. Tim j'iry fouud both tbe other two nut guilty micl Hie Chu f Jui-tiuo discliary. <1 tlictu. ThU is the
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  • 105 6 The first and woond divisions of the first •qnaHrnn of the United Stub-* P-u-iflo Meet consUling of the armoured rrnii>«r»Teone*Nee, UaWutaia, S.mili l).k"'a, Wa>hioKioD. Went Virginia. Colorado, Mir>lnuii and I'.iin h vl vr ma, n mli r the command of It ar Admiial Urii 1 S. brer, anchored in Manila.
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  • 155 6 Id a recent action heard by the Chief Jattiot, Sir W. 11. Hyailmaa Joaes, Messrs F<aser and N ave m cured judgment io a claim for IM.tniO od'l for empty bottle* a«aiu-t Chop Hong Liong, but the actual amount the <1i f> uilaut w«x liable 10 pay ww ordered t
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  • 450 6 I Mr. E. L. Talma returned yesterday from brief holiday in Ceylon by tbe Japanese mail steamer Kamo Mara. Lieut. B. L. Eddis, R E is granted Irava of iib-ence on private affaire. In m l'2-.h inst, to December 6, with permission Iv proceed to Hougkoog. The
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  • 67 6 The following extract from a letter dated 9th iost from llis Excellency the Governor, Mild Couiujaimli rin Chief, Straits Settlements, to tue Officer CiiuimitniiiuK Cue Troops, Singapore, has been publinbed for the iufuruialion of the Ganison;— l dutiire to c'liiyratuiatu you and tbe offices aud nun uuder
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  • 83 6 In a speech at a dinner given in bin honour at Port Arthur, L >rd Kitchener remarked that he had long rhi>rishf-d the d- sir.- to visit that placi where the glory of the Japan' we army and navy bad been displayed. Hi* ambition was now gratified.
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  • 83 6 Tbe number of beautifully dresxed dolls Rent in fur tint dull hliow assure* a. very brilliant display and kwn cnmp-tition forthepriE s. Lady lOvelyn Young ha" kind y con^eotod to open the show at the Victoria Metuuiial 11 ill at 4 p.m. tomorrow afternoon and we are
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  • 106 6 At tbe meeting of Lrgixlativn Conncil, to morrow aiti-rnoon, Sir Arthur Youni< will move that 17,261.23 be cliargtd ou the ru\eone of tho colouy fur the current je.r in payment of tbe following amount* to M-HMrB. Hou t< a I and Co. iv accordance with tbe judgment of
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  • 107 6 The followioK F M. 4, appointments are pazetted Mr. J. W. Campbell to be a»»UUut to the director of agriculture and Hupnr-inteud-ut of governui nt plautatinn*, Mr. J. K. O AM worth to act as auditory neral, Mr. A. \V .TuHt to *ci a< a reverine auditor, S.'Uiiwor.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 89 6 VICHY (CELEBTIHB) WATER In Quarts anil Pints. CALDBECK. MAGGREGOR AND CO. -=H lITTIE'S Grand Xmas Bazaar Mow Open* TOYS. CHOCCLATES. CRACKERS. ETC. TO THOSE WHO MAY DESIRE A CAR FITTED WITH A KNIGHT SLIDE VALVE EVOINE WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY 4-Cyl. Silent Knight Minerva Cars Complete with Hood, Soreen,
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    • 186 6 ALHAMBRA Second Show, at 9.30 p.m. To-Night! ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Pierrette's Talisman. Furniture Removers are Thirsty, Tbe Romance of a Singer, Arthur and Frank. Cinematograph Evidences. Andalusian Dances. His First Cigar, The Benefactor. "THE LADY'S COMPANION" (Film dArt), by Paul Rouget, acted by: Mile. Orumbach of tbe Odoon Theatre.
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  • 106 7 REJECTION TO BE SIGNAL FOR GREAT PROTESTS. Commons Demand More Power Over Finance. [Rbutbb's Tblboraml London. November 11. The Ftateraent in the Time* as to the intentions of the House of Lords, with reference to the Budget, is accepted as conclusive. Tho Daily Chronicle says the destruction of
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  • 117 7 EMPLOYERS REFUSE CONFERENCE UNDER THREAT. Prices Rise to Fifty Shillings Per Ton. (Rbctbr'b Tblbobam] London, November 11. As the rosnlt of the strike in the Newcastle and Maitland districts, coal has risen to fifty shillings per ton. The P. and O. Company is prepared to import largf
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  • 80 7 WAR WOULD BE A CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY. Airsh'p Attack Ridiculed. [Dak OitTASUTiBCBa Lloyd Tblbhram i Berlin, November 10. Ex-Councillor Martin has written an article ridiculing the idea of an airship attack on England. Mr. Maeara, at Manchester, said that an Anglo German war would bo a crime
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  • 35 7 [lUutib's Trl«obam| London, November 11. A Washington telegram states that a joint board of army and navy officers has been appointed to visit thn Pat ama Canal and study means of fortifying it.
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  • 28 7 (KaDTßl's TaLBOKAM.] London, Novemher 10. Dr. Sven Iledio, the explorer of Tibet, has bfwu made a commander of the Order of the Indian Empire.
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  • 32 7 [Dbh Ostahustiscbk Lloyd Tki.koram] Berlin, November 10. There am unconfirmed rumoirs that M. FaUien s, President of tho Frenoh Repnblie, will retire in Januiry. II j was elected in 1908.
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  • 24 7 [I>«U OsTAgIATIaCHR LIXTD TaLa»BAM| Berlin, November 10. Count Z -ppelin has been granted the gold medal of the French Academy.
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  • 18 7 [Deb OuTASiATiscm Lloyd Tblkoram] Berlin, November 10. Scliillor ock britioos are now btiog held in Oeimany.
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  • 109 7 Th-ee Repeal's, Rektn Singh, Ramswak »rtd l.al Rahadnr. have been arrested on a chsrge of murdering tlie Benuali Si tar a in, who wan hum -d 111 1 death at a cattl" shed in M»cphersnn Hd. on Mi 11 lay niuht. In«p. Ox l> y infin iinil the
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  • 331 7 Serious Affrays Investigated at the Police Court. The third msgistrate's court was crowded, yesterday afternoon, when forty-Seven m>>n were on trial on a charge of participating in an affray. Twelveot them were also charged with assaulting a public servant, vis Sergt Donovan. Their case was taken tirst. Mr
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  • 209 7 Programme of Concert at Tanglin Club. The smoking coocei t which is being held at the Tanglin Clib tonight, in honour of the Australian and other cricket visitor*, commences at 9 o'clock. The folio wing "programme has been arranged Pabt 1. Part Song TheßwV Sits High.
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  • 230 7 Although Harmston'n Circus is next door, at it were, and is attracting many people, the A'hambra cinematograph continues to hold its own in the wav of patronage, the new films which are being exhibited regnlarly proviog a source of much enj >yinent to lovers of moving pictures.
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  • 140 7 The third magistrate proceeded, this morning, with the care against L<w live, ■toward of the steamer Hong Mob, who who charged with imno-tioi! sixcv tahiU ofchando valned at 918). Sergt. Moruan, who discovered the obaoda ia the storeroom, raid that it was fnund ia two ruses
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  • 1080 7 JUDGMENT AGAINST INSURANCE COMPANY. A Possible Appeal. The marine insurance case, which ha* occupied a good deal of Mr Justice Sercombe Sm.tu's time recently, is concluded in the Supreme Court, ycstvid t/ when his Lord ship delivered jndgmcnt io f ivour of plaintiff*. Soon Keck, L d
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  • 45 7 Ths next meeting of the Chioem Christian A*nuciatioa will be held <n the Priunep >t C lurch, on F'iday, at 880 p.m. when Mr. T ii ii <>o.i Hi*. i will give a Uo ure, with U nerti illusirUiona, on ily Tour Ujuud the World.
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  • 1041 7 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Proposed Capital Changes. We have received a copy of the report submitted to the Uiiri^ anniml general meeting of Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, held in London, on October 26. The text of a special resolution as to cipital precedes the report and
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  • 37 7 Some champagne and aerated wmtoa were found in the tcut'd room at Government Hooae a'ter the ball ou Tuesday night ami. as a coos* q'tenop, nome uf the Sikhs who were on duty there are in trouble.
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  • 329 7 lirkable Disappearance of i and 0. Officer at Sydney. nild sensttion has been canoed over may be termed the remaikable case ol G. Sim«, chief officer of the P. and O er Pultun, Captain Cockman, one of the big cargo ve»nl-< of the P. and O.
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  • 188 7 Reported to Average Seven a Day in 1908. Dnrinq the coming session of the Duma a strenuous protest will he made against the continuance of the courts martial and the arge number of death sentence* which are still being passed in Russia. The movement will have
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  • 230 7 There must have been few people whose slumbers were not disturbed by the violent thunderstorm which broke over Singapore ab mt one o'clock this morning. The couibiuation of wind, rain, thunder and lightning was decidedly interesting and appears to have been distributed pretty evenly ovor the whole
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  • 199 7 S'x Chinese wero fined 120 each by tho acting seoond magi <ira'o, y> s er.lay, for gambling at Bukit Ktcjang. lUlf. the fines, if paid, go to the iuforniur. Cheng Long was committed for trial at the next Assizes by th-t third raagiitraV yesterday. the chaigd against him
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  • 121 7 H irmston'H Circus continued to draw Rood hou^en, aud to niijut a change of programme U to be pat 00. Mi-» J nuie llaruistoo L >ye ami Mr. \V. Uarniston excel tlit-m 8 Iven in tluir jockey act-, while a feature 'if the Miow hhoul.l be the part tak n
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  • 84 7 PRIME MINISTER ON FOREIGN OUTLOOK. No Obstacles to Friendship With Germany. [RIOTIB's TILIOKAM] London, NoTember 10. At the Ouildliall Btnquet, the Priia* Minister, Mr. Asquitli, s»i,i that the foreign politic*! bituation wm brighter than it wm last year. He knew of nothing that stood in the way if
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  • 71 7 KIEL SCANDALS PROVOKE GREAT INDIGNATION. Urgent Demands for Inquiry. [IUdibb's Tklkubam| London, November 10. There is a storm r,i indignation in Germany ovor the Kiel Bc*ad il- It is desoribed as oomparabl.) to the outburst of pablio teeliag which arose in connection with the publication of the 1.
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  • 196 7 ACRIMONIOUS AND PERSONAL RECRIMINATIONS. Protracted Meeting. (From Our Own Cobrbspondbnt.) Penang, November 11. A crowded meeting of the Eastern Smelting Company was held here yesterday and a protracted sitting took place. Messr*. Jessen and H ibertson occupied a considerable time in acrimonious and personal recriminations. Mr. Robertson
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  • 133 7 Fighting the Flames for Over Seven Hours. (From Our Own Cosbispondunt Kuala Lumpur, N ivember It. Petaiing Street was tho scene of a serioaa outbreak of fire, last evening, six hou.*e» b;ing practically destroyed. Tho flames were thought to have bees S'lbdued after the firemen
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  • 51 7 Messrs. Derrick and Co. write that tb* ontturn of dry rubber from the Entatoaot Pegoh. Limited, for the month of October wa~ 2.106 bs. Salak South, Limited, returns for October a r e as follow:— The machinery worked 6/0 boors. Clean dry ore won 2 tl
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  • 75 7 The Daily Chronicle Madrid correspondent states that the anarcbint element in is actively preparing to avenge the death of Kmncitcu K«rrer, who was exeouUd (or imrti ipation in the Barcelona revolution. Thnateniog letters are pouring into the my il nilic, and King Alfonso has in cum qu-n
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
    • 184 8 The S. R. A. monthly shoot take pi tee at Bttltslier ou Sunday next, at UO p.iu. A Marathon raco which toe k p'aro at Seattle, on l'uget Sound. IS A., was won by Sly res in 2 jr. 32uiiu. 3'Jwjc which is a new record. The
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    • 227 8 The Off-side Rule. The cbaugu in the ff "ido rnl<> is certainly (or tbe U'ttiT, says tbe Hockey Field, and it is a groat thiny to bave got rid of that gr« at ■tumbling block to players aud umpires alike, iho live yarJs olause bat tbe rule is by
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    • 341 8 Ceylon Beaten by Singapore. Shooting io the rifla m<tch, Ctylon Volunteer Rifle Association v. Singapore and Rangoon. to)k pace at Huoupitiyst R<ut>e Colombo, on October 80 The men went over to the Range and were awaiting the arrival of Capt. Jayawari aua an 1 another i.t'i ■r, who
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  • 179 8 First Large Cruiser Dry Docked Recently. 11. M. 8. K"nt presents a fine show in the new naval dork at Hongkong, which she has entered tn undergo a general clean Dp. She is the third vessel to enter the new dry dock and the first large cruiser,
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  • 79 8 Th" viceroy nf Yuuuao bag meniorialisod tin- Ch'toone Throne that there are nuui MM iniiiiH in Thibet. Although the board cuticrrucd has deliberate)] ou the question of iiiTiimt; Hiib^c-riutiotis for shares to open the tniDvß thru-. Mtill no ru«u t has beea arrived i Hi' r< qu.
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  • 190 8 Noble Retiring from First-Class Cricket. A- Ceylon Obseiver reporter had a few minutes' interesting chat wit'i Mr. M. A. Nuble, the captain of tho Australian crick-it tesm, on October 30. The great cricketer saiil ho hud practically fioishod with cricket and in future would not play in
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  • 181 8 The International Preventive Congress. At (In sitting of the International Pure Food Congress at Paris, on October 19, the dairy section, after a heated discussion, decided that butter might be permitted to contain 18 per cent, of water, instead of 16 per cent, as decided at the
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  • 185 8 Remarkable Fraud on Leading Merchants. A remarkable fraud, says tlm Madra« M.il, of the 2nd inst., has been practi-ed during the last few days upon four or live of the leading piece-goods ti- in* of Calcuttn i Messrs. Ralli liros. being on the list of those victimised.
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  • 140 8 Funeral the Occasion of National Demonstration of Sympathy. When the body of Prince Ito readied T.iiion the streets were lined with hundred" of people. The cortege was an impressive though simple one. It was led by buglers, playing a funeral march, and followed by a company
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  • 126 8 Laws for Punishment of Guilty Planters and Dealers. With a view to revive and encourage the tea tra<U in China, the North China Herald s-iys tint the M nistry of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce has undo an investigation and it has discovered that the decline of (him
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  • 91 8 The following non comrni«'<iined offi»r» and men Lave been «w«r.i. d the medal fur long service au<] good conduct Royal Garrison Artillery. Co. Qr.-Mr. Sgt. J. W. Little field and Co. Sgt. Major C. J. Bertram Koyal Artillery -Sgt. F. O. Kennedy K. A (attached to Malay
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  • 278 8 Some Indications of a Future Prosperity. (From Our Own Corrksponpest.) Malacca, November 10. Tho King's Birthday pa-sed off very q-iictly here. Tho Kc-iil. ni-C'.jum-illor with .Mrs ami Mi«a Evans had loiu tn Singapore and the parade of carirts and police of lorujer years was Dot held. The cricket
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  • 284 8 Present Monthly Output of Three Hundred Tons. Cultivated rubber as yet plays no real part in the world's markets, not more than 100 tons having yet come into consnmpt on in any one year— Toe Hon. Mr. William M Ivins, in The American Monthly Review of Reviews. July,
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  • 146 8 Right thousand social democrats held "a ■1« in n>«trat ion in Trafalgar Square ,on Ootobei 17. and denounced the ex« cuiinn of Fr-ner hmurder. The speakers included Megsro. .1. O'Ormly. M. P.. Victor Graycn. M P H. M. Kvndnian. and Cunninwhame Graham. Mi Vietnr Giayson, in a
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  • 155 8 Fresh light on the Yunnan railway qiies. tion has hi in thrown by M. Rjbert ile la i°aix, a French exploror, who saw for himself how matters mood. His inve-tigatiuns. says the Echo de Chine, show lint the construction of the line is a politic&l mistake, and
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  • 91 8 A robbery wai cuiuiuiited recent./ at hini-c in t I. ktuwtll (a suburb of Lonilou) and tl.o bsMm noon iuvestiga ing the m itter I -hi ml a BHl'a t'.QLer impaled upon a spike of one of tl.o j*te< belonging to the place. The fi'iger was taken
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  • 74 8 Negotiations have been re opened with the London County Council in reference to the acquisition of the Strand site for the Commonwealth's London offices. Although a final decision is unlikely till the High Commi*..sioner is appoiuted at the end of the year, there is reason to believe
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  • 882 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Measrs. Lyall and Kvatt. Ereh»ne n unA Share Brokers, issue tl.e (ol owing list of qajtatious thin morniau Vom. Value. Buyer*. 8« Horn. •II- Allagar '8/1$ 8/3 2/. Options 1/3 2/i/- Anglo Malty 14 6 15/. Cl All-in Sumatra Brt/-
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    • 761 8 Victoria Theatre OPENING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 OPENING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 The World Famous Troubadour Company of Entertainers For the first time in Singapore. THE MERKY MAKERS I THE MERRY MAKERS I THE MERRY MAKERS J A Brilliant and Amusing Combination of Comedians. Singers, Dancers, and Sketch Artists. Every
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    • 320 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. t». rt«»m«,r.of ihi. oomp^, mainwn agnlar direol aerrioe belwoen Calonlka, Blralla longkong, Shanghai and Japan, la»ng oarg .n Ihroagb BiUa of Lading (or Canton, Bwalow Vmoy, Chefoo, TienUin, Newohwang, Yangtaie Porta, Formosa, the Philippines, Ac, <fto. Imw" 4,896 B. C. D. Butin 4.054
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    • 776 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEA" 8T«" BHIP CO;f Da Mim]!! STEAM NAY willß* Mill UAL OI CAM RAW. nn ijn ViaMMHsaaaia* I^^^M^l If The Ooopanlee' steamers a«aesp«-hed from Llrerpool onlwarda fox x\he B»ra^ U Cb.n. aLd rortnlfihl for Genoa, Marsctliee aDd Li»erpo. I ,nd for Manelllea, Barre and Lirerpc 1 monthly. Ooe
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    • 214 9 Roval Hotel S^T&si 1 I C^^V.^^1* Billiard Tablru 4 Tcnis Lawn. Cuisine Wines aro M ;ho Invest order. Tho trdiucar with letter "S" in frout of it will briug you from Braa Ra-ah Road, or Riffles Hotel, p<ui.siug, i u route, picturefwi'ie and i n'.c ustur t viuwh of town
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    • 506 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE I ASSURANCE COLIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINOAPOKE. 1 Board of Dl rectors 1 O. A. Dsbbick, Esij., Chairman. Ao. Asmcs, Esq., Vice Chairman. A. H. Faik, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., o.m. Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Cocvbbdr. Tow
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    • 450 10 INSURANCE. MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO Of CANADA. Established 1887 It has to-day, more business in force than my other Canadian Life Company ever bad it tbe same age. All claims are promptly paid and loans, cash surrenders, otc, granted immediately a application, by tbe General Agents at Singapore and Penang,
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    • 568 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. ■OORPORAT^D BT ROYAL CHASTER "■ld up Capital in 60,000 Share* ot «i 0 each sU.tOO.OOO Jeserv* Fund «U,575.00< dtsssrvs Liability of Proprietors sU.SOO.OOO BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank ot Sootland. Is* Londen City Midland Bank. Lid. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Onrrent Aeoouni* ars
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    • 767 10 Lord Mayor- Elect. SIR JOHN KNILL'S POSITION OF TACKLE-PORTEK. Interesting Interview. The Lord Msyor'B procession on November 9, probably will be a much more dignified and imposing display than it has been for tome years past, but so far nothiDg very definite can be said about its composition. I have
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    • 746 10 JALEBJIY AUGTION. AUCTION BALE OF A LARGE QUANTItTof Wines, Liqueurs, Spirits, etc. (IN GOOD CONDITION), To be held at Powell Co.'s Sale-roora ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, AT 11 A.M. U9U ssZ^t 2rr ito Peppermint> curaca che y Br^ kk o~ ~t? 5 Brant- 1^" l^i^rSi" ta to Uit a PDr
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  • 751 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Arrangements ''for tho manufacture of aeroplanes at the Humber works are progressing steadily. Personally, however, I always replenish the petrol tank, water the oil tanks, and do all the necessary lubricati lg with an oil can io my band before starting, --o writes
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  • 241 11 Manila Resident at Mercy of Sea for Three Days. The Manila Tnirs, of October 80, contains 1 the following: Diifting io a yasoline launch from Monday evening until Thursday evening, part of the time being blown out towards the China Sea so far that only the
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 304 11 IKELVIN MOTOR Launches Engine Sets AS SUPPLIED TO Crown Agents, F.M.S., and Singapore Municipality. Full particulars and prices from the Sole Agents for Strait Settlements CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. Motor Accessories. EX S.S." SOMALI" AND "OANFA." GOOdrlch TyrCB» The rubber-stud tyre cannot slip, and the fine quality of the rubber makes
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    • 213 11 1910 OARS I 1910 CARS F Great Improvements. CARS CAN BE USED WITHOUT STARTING HANDLE. STANDARDS, STARS, NAPIERS, ROVERS, SELSIZE AND REOS. Cars for Hire by Day and Night. C.F.F. Wearne&Co. 168 k 169, Orchard Road. DAY 'PHONE: 114. HIONT 'PHONE 714 THE Empire Hotel, t K»ALA LUMPUR. F.M.B. w
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    • 219 11 PEARSON'S HYCOL (Carbolic Co. Efficient 18 to 20). THE mo3t powerful Disinfectant in the World. Guaranteed 18 ta 23 time 3 more effective than pure Carbolic Acid. Ask other miiafaaturers of fluids for a Guarantee of the @K2> Girmicidil Stran^ths of their products (in relation to I Pure Carbolic Acid)
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    • 1441 12 WANTS. TE'CHERS WANT'D. Enporirnctd Teßchem nredf-d for 111 pu'l IV Slnudardß. Ap[)ly No. 12, StraiU ttmm TURNOUT WAITED. WANTED TO HUY, a gharry aid pony Send particular* aad pi ico to L D, r, o Struiu TimeH. 2218 HOUSE WANTED. Wanted, a small bungalow (or married conpie, Tauglin Dmtrict. AdJreas
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    • 593 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. All persons willing to give evidence before tbe Commissiou appointed to enquire into the administration of the different Municipalities in the Colony arf requested to communicate the r names and addresses to the Secretary, Mr. L. E. P. Wolf.rstau, mentioning the subject on which they are able to
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    • 664 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prioes. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES. Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenlioses, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS. FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: PassirPanjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT CO.,
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    • 341 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. J. K. BLACK. DEBASED. Any persons having claims against the ibove estate must send same to the under--igned at 16, li.tttery Road, Singapore, on or ■>efore the 3 th day of November, 1909, after i hich date the undemtined will proceed to listribute tho estate, having regard only
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