The Straits Times, 19 October 1911

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.690 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 19. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      264 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST No Home complete without the TKADI'MAMC Famous llfp^^j^J |ICB)j^P Bottle. Keeps Contents either COLD or HOT for 24 hours. f£^ ICY-HOT: pint size 7.ooeach. Saves getting up at [TM m«. 11.00 n|g||t kM VERY BEST nickel plated. j 0 Heat Baby s Mj k
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      244 1 Q UALITY Gil ARANTEED^I^ Trustworthy Underwear TWO STEEPLES." We mention 2 outstanding numbers. NO. 43 IS A NATURAL SHADE of Pure Wool Singlets, short sleeves, is suitable for day by day wear, soft and pleasant wearing, unshrinkable and very durable. Average price $18 half dozen. NEW AERMAGNA White Cotton Undershirt.
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      9 1 USE MORSE'S DISTEMPER MMMSON. CILFILLAN M 0 CO., LTD.
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    HERO OF THE ALPS.
    1292 2 THE LATE MR. E. WHYMPER, MOUNTAINEER. Matterhorn Disaster Recalled. By the death, at Chamounix, of Mr. Edward Whympcr, the famous Alpinist, the romance and tragedy of the Alps lose their foremost hero. Mr. Whymper was one of the party which made the first tragic ascent of
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      177 2 r>- INVIGORATOR BranoTONIC I 1 VITALISES:— I THE BLOOD ActS upon the '\ana helps to form pure Entire System, vitalising blood. THE BRAIN J4^ w^Ll j 'Vana' fortifies the brain mMmm.' against the effects of over- I^sl|l^ work and mental strain. The Nerves 'YaMA 1 nourishes the whole nervous system.
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      60 2 Sufferers Take Notice. There is no necessity of your being constantly annoyed by a tickling in the throat, which keeps you coughing and disturbs your sleep and rest. A dose or two of Chamberlain s Couch Remedy will cut the phlegm which is the cause of the trouble and clear
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      340 2 KYNOCH EXPLOSIVES. Gelignite Blasting Dynamite Powder Blasting Fuse Gelatine Detonators Etc., Etc. McALISTER CO., LD., Singapore .'0 7 18.10 Japanese Dentist, 74. BRAS BASAH ROAD. Dr. E. Tented* ib the only Japanese Dentist in the town with whom you can sjnßul* direct either in English or Mala; Painless Extraction bom
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      1273 2 PUBLIC AUCTION Messrs. Hughes k Hough have received instructions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION On Monday, the 30th day of October, 1911, at 3 o'clock, At their Sales- Room, No. 8, Des Voeox Road Central, Victoria, Hongkong, THE FURNITURE, FIXTURES, FITTINGS, ASSETS AND EFFECTS OF THB King Edward Hotel, And
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    S.V.C ORDERS.
    759 3 By LtFOT.-CoL. G. A. Pkkkk'k, Commandant, S.V.C. Singapore, October 17, 1911. S. V. C. Government Gazette. I H.E. the (iovcr nor has been pleased to approve of the appointment of 2nd Lieut. W. Makepeace, ReBprve of Officers. Singapore Volunteer Corps, to hi Captain. Singapore Volunteer Artillery. Balestier Rifle
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    LOSS OF WEIGHT IN MALARIA.
    441 3 How Doctors are Working to Restore it. The loss of body weight is one of the most I tint irmble of the direct consequences of Malaria. Obviously, therefore, it is one of those most lUstreming to the patient aa well aa to his Iricnds, for
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      932 3 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING. {Under 8. R. A. Rule* of Racing), Will be bold on Tuesday, November 7, Thnrsday, November 9, and Saturday, November 11. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, November 7. 1. THE OPENING STAKES.- (2 30p.m.) Value 9600. A Handicap for Hordes that liavo never won
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      821 3 the hour for Scratching 5 p.m. on the DAY BEFORE the Raoe. Owners ot Griffins are entitled to enter for either oi tho following series of Races Fbbi i Seriet No. 1 First Day— Race No. 7. Second Day— Race No. 1. Seriet No. First Day— Race No. 4. Second
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      45 3 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Singapore Naturalists' Store?. TAXIDERMISTS. BIRDS OF PARADISE Fop Sale. BIRDS AND ANIMALS MOUNTED, BTC. DIALIR3 IN MTUMI HISTORY SPECIMENS M 0 REQUISITE! Of ALL MNM. NX 177, ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE. 8-2 3-213
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      119 3 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 217, Orcherd Road. DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZE. AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SHOW SINGAPORE, 1910, Arranged Floral Bo&kets, Bonquete, shower b and Floral forms of all descriptions. Wadding orders receive special attention Cat Flowers from oar own Naraeries qnite Fresh. NURSBRIBS AND GARDENS. VBRNON, SERANGGONG ROAD. Plants for Sale
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      84 3 WHEN GREEK meets Greek, then comes the tug-of-war, but when Sunlight Soap meets the weekly wash it is an easy triumph. •< ot SUNLIGHT SOAP TRY THR SUNLIGHT > WAV ESTATE SUPPLIES OP Every Description FhOM ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. Th ask: for, Ny Carlsberg Beer. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. SOLH IMPORTERS:
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      655 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. 90R CHINA, JAPAN, PENANQ, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MBDITBRRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Oulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1911 Outward (for Ohina.) Arcadia Vt 20
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      630 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTvTk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained bo twoen Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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      651 4 STEAMER BAIUH6B. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgann Bisut, Semerak, Biclio, Kolantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langtuan Chumpoo Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure S p.m. ■.■.BORIBAT** Oot. 19 Oot. 31 PRACHATIPOK Oot. S3 Oot. 95 Mi ABDANG Oot.
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      546 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OtUTSCHE MMPfMMF* MHRT9GES. "UKI" BREMEK Combined Service. Tbo steamers of these Companies maintain a regular sorvice between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, tbey are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg acd once a month for Bremerbaven
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      594 4 STEAMER SAILINGSINDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. The steamers of this Company maintains a regular direct sorvice between Calcutta, Straits, Hon gkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chcfoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtsz Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, etc., etc. Steamers. Tons Commander Rotsano 4,806
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    125 5 FIXTURES Thursday, October 19. Sigh Water, 8.36 a.m., 8.36 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail duo. Friday, October ao. High Water, 9 82 a.m., 0.82 p.m. P. and O. ontward mail due. Concert, Tuutonia Club, 9.15 p.m. .Saturday. October a I High Water, 10.8 a.m., 10.16 p
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    259 5 TODAY. PciiaDK and M< ilau Calypso 8 pm Malacca, Port Dickson, and Port Swettonbam Silan<;ir Bpm Labncan Bilik, Taudjong BaM and Penang Ayuthia 8 pm Prnani.'. lUn^oon and Calcutta Dilwaia 4 pm Batavia OraDJa 4 pm SiDga Radja, Macansar, Menado, Ttroate, etc. Kwong Eng 4pm Tomorrow. 13*
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    180 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Arcadia left Colombo at 9 a.m. on the 15tb inst., and may be expected to arrive here about noon on Friday, the 20th instant, Tbe Royal Dutch mail steamer Oranjp, left Sabang at 7 pm. on tbe 1 7th instant,
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    Singapore shipping.
    163 5 Latest Arrivals. Flora, H. M. cm. 4860 tons, Captain Corbett, Oct 18. From Sonrabaya, Oct 14. G.c. and p. S. Naval Officer. For Hongkong, Oct 22. Rds. Ban Hin Guan. I'.rit. str. 243 tons, Capt WatHon, t tct 19. From Pontianak, Oct 17. G.c. and d.p. Thong Hk.
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    101 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Mm. East W. Sbotioh No. I— Nil. Shims Wharf— Nil. Main W. Sict. No. 2— Dilwara, Klang. B—Benaity.8 Benaity. 4— Nil. B— Nil. B— Chow Tai, Dania, Hitcbi Mara. N«w
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    71 5 Arrivals. Per steamer Benarty. Oct. 18.— From London Mr. Robinson. Per steamer Klang, Oot. 19. From Penang via ports Messrs. H. .1. R ibartson, Ss .liefer, J. R. de Co*',a, Reid, Limb.Geo. S. Jaber, K. Jilck, J. Pfice, L Lock Meyer, E. Doalls, I McCall. W. M.
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    Finance &* Commerce.
    250 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SINQAPOM, OcTOBBB 19, 1011. Ok Lohdoh— Bank 4 m/a 2/4-ft Demand 3/4.ft Private 6 m/a 2/4] do Injl m 2/4 :'i On Qimut- Bank d;d 3884 Private 8 m/a 242* On Fbahcb— Bank d/d 304 Private 8 m/« M 3tB| On Ihdia— Bank T. T. 174 Private
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      151 5 Paine 10 10 Bei»t Tin 10 10 Bruang 10 10 Kanaboi SI £1 KinUTin El £1 Lahat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin i/. 5/- Pahany Conm 1 61 £1 Penfckelen 61 £1 Posing Babiu 61 £1 Pcaing Lams 10 10 Babman Hyd £1 £1 Rabman Tin Bayers. SeUera 4.C0
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      RUBBER.
      553 5 Issue 75 Value Bayer* 8olle» 2/- 3/- All»K»t 8/1 8,6 2/. 2/- Anglo-Malay If-/;; 10 ij 2/. 2/- Batang Maieka 1,9 2/£1 £1 batu Cavfct 11.0.0 11.10.0 £1 £1 BatuTiga 8.7.6 8.15 0 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 2.0.0 2.8.9 £1 £1 BokitLint&Dg 8.10.0 8.15.G 2/. a/- Bukit Mortajam 2/5
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      GENERAL.
      115 5 Value Bnyera. Sol 10 10 Hasten oom Smelttag 10.00 10 T 860 £1 Ml Rleetrio Tramways 8/8 8/0 10 10 Fraaer Noave 47.00 48.00 100 Howarth Erskine 66.C0 67.60 100 1% Pret. Sl.OO 100 100 K»ti Bro, lief. 185.00 100 100 8% OniD. Pret. nom 10 10 Maynard Jk
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      DEBENTURES.
      48 5 Bayer* SoilirH S'pore Mnnioipal 41% of 1907 11,900,000 6% 7%pm S'pore Municipal H% of 1909 $1,000,000 6% S"pore Municipal 4% 1802,900 par Bayers Sellai Howarth Brakine 8% 1600,000 pM Riley, Hftrgreavea 6% 1284,000 3* Singapore E luctrio Tram way r 6% £850,000 S'pore Municipal 5 11,878,000 nom
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      35 5 Sprains. Sprains rc.|inri' careful ttvntmont. Keep ?uii t ami apply (li:iihlm il.iin's I'ain ISahii tvHv. It will MMN tlio Korcucss and quiil.ly rcKtori' tho ]wirts to a healthy condition. I'or by all Dispensaries and Deulcia.
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      342 5 Oot 19. From Penang, Oct 17. G.c. aDd 807 Id.p. Straits Steamship Coy. For Penaog, Oot 21. Roads. I Kri»n, Brit. str. 459 tons, Capt McDonlad, Oct 19. From Kelantan, Oct 17. ft* »nd dp. Straits Stiam-I.ip Coy. Ltd. For Ivlaitan, 04 tL Roads. Rajah of Sarawak, Sar. str. 892
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      694 5 I I ■j Obtainable at: BOlltOH ROUgC JL I JOHN LITTLE 5 Felucca /f 33 S ©a AND CO I AND CO LTD. v «*yp«*«» ci«ar*«e.» •it rmcmiKil br t!l Mid* of th« tami V icltcttd Turtiib Tobacco toder idf 1: condibOM is till ib-j >> ti. bt purcfcuad *U
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      51 5 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY. Undertakers and Monumental Masons. ESTABLISHED 1881. JUST RECEIVED: Mew Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, etc. Monuments ol every description RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Best to be bad in the colony. With Plumes in use. TBLBPHONB NO, TIT NO. 1M ORCHARD BOi D 10.7 1071
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    DEATH.
    16 6 Pechk.— On October 9. at the General Hospital, Rangoon. Howard Gordon Peche, aged 44 years.
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    The Straits Times. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19. THE WANTONNESS OF WAR.
    1050 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19. THE WANTONNESS OF WAR. A small telegram printed the other day says that Germany ■■..id Britain are exchanging views on the question of a limitation of armaments, the conversations having been opened by tho initiative of tho former a few months ago. That surprising
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    23 6 Lce.Cpl. Manning, of The Buffs, has embarked in the Thongwa for passage to Madras, en route to Bangalore to attend the pioneers' class.
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    30 6 A Chinese wire from Shanghai, dated October 13, says that tho revolutionists at Hanyang have seized from tho arsenal 20,000 modern rifles, 4H Krupp guns and onemillion rounds of ammunition.
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    37 6 At Messrs. 11. L. Coghlan and Co.'s saleroom yesterday afternoon, freehold land in the district of Oaylang, area 4a. MB, Hip., was sold for $4,000. Tho freehold resilience, lluitonzorg, I Pateraon lioad, was bought in at »18,500.
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    22 6 The body of a qucueloss Chinaman was found in the sea off Johnston's Pier yesterday. There were no marks ou the body.
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    26 6 A storeroom attached to the house of Mr. Webster, 1 Tauglin Hill, was broken into last night and provisions to the value of 8 > were stolcu.
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    25 6 A telegram from Amsterdam, dated Pith instant, to the Deli Courant, states that the Sumatra Para Rubber Mij. declares a dividend of 37! per cent.
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    40 6 A Kling was knocked down at Tanjong Pagar last night by a motor car driven by a chauffeur employed by Mr. J. Sunner, of the Straits Steamship Co. Tho extent of the victim's wounds is uncertain. He is in hospital.
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    44 6 The trial commenced on the 12th instant at Sou ra bay a of Mrs. Haverstroom De Vries, who is accused of having poisoned her former husband with arsenic. The court refused her request made through counsel to have the case tried with closed doors.
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    45 6 Messrs. Maclainc Watson and Co., agents of the Ocean Steamship Company at Batavia, advertise that they will give a good reward to any who can give any further information about the missing sloop of the Ixion with the shipwrecked crew (7 Europeans and 17 Chinese.)
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    47 6 It has been suggested that a Natural History Society should be formed in Kuala Lumpur with out-station members. Mr. C. It. Holm in Hunt is receiving the names it those willing to join, aud a meeting will be held, if there arc sufficient replies, to arrange details.
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    46 6 A Tokio wire of October 10 says.— The G. N. S. Minnesota is still detained at Yokohama, owing to the failure to employ Japanese instead of the Chinese stokers, who are desertiug her. The vessel is now await ing instructions from Seattle regarding the Chinese demands.
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    55 6 We are informed (says the Japan Gazette- 1, that the Toyo Kiscn Kaisha has notified all its foreign captains and engineers that after the end of the year h will dispense with their services, pointing out that "the premier Japanese shipping concern," presumably the N. V. K.. has found that
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    77 6 A suit for 6S,(K)O taels has been brought against Mr. G. K. Shekury, of Shanghai, by the Cathay Trust Co., this amount being claimed on a promissory note held by the plaintiff. The suit, says the China Mail, is one of the sequels to the loan made by the Cathay
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    81 6 Among the daily list of thefts reported to the police to-day is one complained of by a Chi nese actor named Moy Lye. He states that on returning to his house at 2"> Wayang Street, yesterday evening, he found that hieves had been there during his absence and stolen 3261
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    79 6 It is reported that the French and English postal authorities have entered into negotiations with the young French aviator, M. Mare Pourpe. who flew from Boulogne to Dover on August 27 and from Folkestone back to Boulogne on the following day. when he made two splendid rights, with view to
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    85 6 A Poking telegram says that thirteen Mongol Princes have suggested offering allcgiauce to Russia and have with this end in view instigated the Living Buddha at I'rga, the Patriarch of the Khalkha triln-s, to quarrel with the ImmMmJ Agent, U.K. San To. The Priuces. it is stated, have asked liussia
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    93 6 We have to acknowldgo the receipt of a copy of a manual bearing the title Vocabulary and Grammar, Atau Jalau Belajar HMMM [■(■MM Yaug Sevang." compiled by Abdul MOM bin Haji Zainud-diu, Guru. Malay College, Kuala Kang«ar. and printed at the Methodist Publishing House, Singapore. It is intended for the
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    102 6 According to the Tokio correspondent of tho China Press the Department of Communications is considering the purchase of tho cable service of the Great Northern Telegraph Company between Nagasaki. Shanghai and Vladivostok. Tho manager of the company was expected to arrive at Tokio on October 10, to negotiate tho deal.
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    153 6 Tho Asiatic Petroleum Company is iustnl ling a plant at Shanghai for the manufacture of OKygM and acetylene, along with which will be carried on the munutacturo of metal drums for tho conveyance of oil. Tho decision to establish works iv Shanghai for such purposes, the N.-C. Daily News says,
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    477 6 We are asked to state that Mis BxMMMMT the Governor and Lady Evelyn Young will be At Home, at Government House, on Wednesday, November H. at 4.4."i p.m. Mr. K. Pullein Thompson, of Kuala Kubu Estate, hus undergone au internal OfMHNMM ill the Kuro|xaii hospital Ht Kuala
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    The Jimah Judgment.
    49 6 A telegram was received in Singapore today, from Kuala Lumpur, conveying th« statement that judgment has been give v in favour of tho defendants iv the ease of the Jimah Rubber Estate. Ltd.. and Mas 11. Ililel; s against Loll Chuk Poll and two oth. is.
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    The Agricultural Bulletin.
    121 6 In the Agricultural ISiilletii) for the pie sent month. Mr. Keith llancroft has Mi notes upon the occurrence and nature ai pOM ou I'ara sh. et and OMMO rubber. Time an ilso observations on the i|iiaiity of Malayan plantation rubber as compared with due hard Para, based
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    Judge's Notes Not Evidence.
    144 6 Mr. Justice Scrcouibc Smith has given an important decision at Kuala Lumpur Assi/.e Court. During the hearing of a perjury charge against a Chinaman ill respect to a civil action, the Deputy Public PMMMHM saiil he proposed to prove the statements said to be false by
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    Silby v. Boyd
    184 6 In tlic Supreme Court, this morning, the acliu^ Chief Joatioe, Sir Aivliib.iM Law. ■MM OfdsH iv the action brought by Mr, i;. I*. Silhy an eiigineiT. of "tlßßghgi. ;i^.iinst .Mr. .luhu (iraliuni ISoyd, broker of Singapore, in ns[K'ct of the Till. hi BaMUB est.iti' OHM. Mi. li.
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    REVOLT IN CHINA.
    756 7 Battle Proceeding Near Hankow. THE RESULT DECLARED TO BE DOUBTFUL. More Imperial Troops Arriving. Rkutkr's Tklkdham. London, October 19. Tho Hankow battle has started. The rovolt is spreading to Kiu-kiang. Huang-chow. Hsiao kau mill othi places. Indiscriminate tiring is proceeding in the vicinity of Seven Mile Creek,
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    SOCIETY WEDDING.
    42 7 Reuter's Tklboram. London, via Durban. October 18. The most brilliant wedding of tho year has taken place at St. lVtcr's, Eaton Square. The parties were Earl Percy and Lady Gordon Lennox. There were presents from their Majesties and other royalties.
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    OBITUARY.
    26 7 Rbuter's Tklk.skam. London, via Durban, October 19. The deaths of the well-kuown publisher, Mr. Matthew I (udder, aul of the ex-M.P.. Colonel Sandys, are announced.
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    THE KAISER.
    25 7 Der Ostasi.'.-.iscb' Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, October 18. In UU, the Kais.T will visit Switzerland officially, and may be present it the autumn mameuvres.
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    COUNT VON AEHRENTHAL.
    41 7 Dn Ofrifumm Lun Tummm 11. rim. Octobti 1H. The Emperor Fraueis .Joseph has visited Count Achrenthal to offer condolences on the death of Count Aelircuthal's mother. j This disposes of the statement that Count Achrenthal's position is uncertain.
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    GERMANY AND ENGLAND.
    39 7 Der Ostasiatischi Lloyd Teleorau. Berlin, October 18. The German government denies a Vienna report published in the Daily Chronicle, to the effect that Germany suggested to England negotiations for the rest r: ion of naval building.
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    DEATH OF MR. RICHEY.
    369 7 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang. October 18. The death has taken place at the General Hospital, of Mr. J. G. Hichey. Acting British Adviser to Perlis. following an operation for amputation of the leg. Mr. Hichev met with on accident on Friday last at Kaiig'i. the
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    SEPTEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    17 7 Bukit Toh.— oB4 Ib. S« ma nbii. B.M lb. Consolidated Robber. -1,2: M Ib.
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    Shot Through a Door.
    167 7 A curious accident, of which more will probably be heard in the police courts, occurred yesterday in the godowu of Messrs. Kail Brothers. It ap|>ears, from the report made to the authorities, that a (let-man traveller employed by the linn was testing an automatic pistol and
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    German Policy.
    208 7 STATEMENTS BY THE IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR. No Discussion on Morocco or Tripoli. Rbctbr's Tklboram. London via Durban, October 18. Hcrr Bethmann in the Reichstag has promised an opportunity of discussing foreign affairs before the close of the session. Iteuter wires from Berlin that Herr Bethmann. in a letter to
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    MURDERED IN A CANOE.
    475 7 Treacherous Attack on Nigerian Official. Recalling in many of its terrible details the recent murder of Mr. Hall Williamson, on the Afghan frontier, news is to hand of a treacherous crime perpetrated in Southern Nigeria, by which Mr. H. P. James, a British District Commissioner, came
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    Effects of a Scorpion Sting.
    264 7 A Bangalore correspondent recently wrote to tho Madras Mail A young Mahomedan of the station was admitted into the Bowring Hospital, -;i d to be suffering from the effects of scorpion sting. It is related that the patient was stung by a black scorpion at
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    The Malaria Crusade.
    1584 7 ECONOMIC ASPECT OF THE CAMPAIGN. The Drainage of Hill Lands. Supplementing, as it were, his public lecture on auti-inalaria measures, Dr. Malcolm Watson, of Klang, read a paper on the economic aspect of the subject at a meeting of the Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association
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    LONGSTANDING FEUD.
    188 7 The Senior Chieftainship of the Clan Macdonald. The three chiefs of the Clan Macdonald have settled by a solemn treaty the >00-year-old feud regarding the senior chieftainship. While none of them renounce their claims they have agreed to bury the hatchet and live in amity. On occasions when
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    MOTOR CAR COMPANY.
    443 7 Our short comment in yesterdays issue on the prospectus of "The Singapore Motor Car Company, Limited." brought Mr. .7. A. Hamilton, the only Kuropeau named as a director, to nee us with explanations. They are full and conclusive aud absolutely exonerate Mi. Hamilton from any responsibility in
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    THE TRIPOLI WAR.
    262 7 UNCONDITIONAL ANNEXATION AFFIRMED. Turkish Determination to Fight. Reotrr's Tflkoram. London. October 1H. The Vienna Die Zeit learns from its Constantinople correspondent that the Turkish tlcet has left tho Hosphorus to protect the harbours of Kpirus. A Toulon message says tho cruiser Loon Gambetta has sailed for Tripoli
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    ROYALISTS IN PORTUGAL.
    51 7 Rkutkh's Teleoram. London. October 19. A Lisbon message says that royal st bands are making forced marches on the frontier and are reported to |be concentrating on the Salgueiros mountains at Gcrez, where they are already a thousand strong. A Republican force of lancers and infantry is
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    CANADIAN CENSUS.
    51 7 Kkcter's Telegram. London, via Durban, October 18. The Cauadian Census shows a total popu lation of 7,170,000, an increase; of 1.710,554 in the past decade. This is considerably below the estimate. As parliamentary representation is by pro portion of population, the Western Provinces gain fifteen memt>crs and Ontario
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    PRINCE MURDERED.
    47 7 Kbctbk's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, October 18. A telegram to St. Petersburg from Novocht rk.isU, the capital of the Doll territory, says the eo-.sat k lYince Trulx tz Koi. Councillor of Knipire, has ban fatally shot by a student who was relat -d to him.
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    RUSSIA AND GERMANY.
    35 7 I)KR ()sTASI.VTIs( UK LloYI) TKLEi-KAM. Berlin. October 18. Russia has informed the German govern uicnt that recent m >vcmetits of troops in Russian Poland aro morely practice movouieiits, as ill previous years.
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    KAISER FREDERICK.
    24 7 Dun Ostasiatischk Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, October 18. At Aachen, a immuuicnt of the Kaiser Fricdrich has boon unveiled. The Emporot was present.
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    BRITAIN AND EGYPT.
    51 7 Kkutku's Tklkukam. London, October 19. Th Foreign Ollicc informs Kellter that tho report th.it Britaiu intends annexing Egypt is totally unfounded. Dkr Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tklkoram. Berlin, October 18. The English papers declare that the rumours of an imminent formal annexation of Egypt by England are absolutely without
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    NEW BANK AT HARBIN.
    21 7 Dbb Ostasiatische Lloyd Tklbobam. Berlin, October 18. The Yokohama Specie Bank has opened a branch at Harbin.
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    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    102 8 Notes in General. The October swimming competitions of the ChincNC Swimming Club will be swum off on Sunday next at WM a.m., A. division ISO yards, and I!, division 40 yards. The handicap final of the ping pong tournament will be played after tho swimming competitions -Chia Kong
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    Lawn Tennis.
    203 8 The S.C.C. Tournament. The results of yesterday's play are given balm Championship. Oaoat beat Kleinmann 6 (5 3. A. RnfniiM LyaU v. Butler uufin. B. SINCI.FS. Jennings beat Ituys 10-8. t I. C. SIMiLKS. Jenkins Ik at Dovef Allen beat Npjaaa i r>, s— 6, ft— l. Vktkkans'
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    THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING.
    378 8 Notes on Training at the Racecourse This Morning. The weathi -r conditious at the Itacecounsc this nxirriny were ideal and the ground good. The training generally mi^ht be desciitxd as mM but not fast work. Thorp -re in. Important gallops worth mentioning. (in\ I'liime. Frou Fron
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    THE CURONIA CASE.
    998 8 More Revolting Statements By Passengers. The continued hearing of witnesses in the Curonia case-in wliich the master and doctor of the vessel are charged with making a false declaration with regard to infectious disease on board occupied the attention of Mr. Kirmstono, District Judge, all yesterday afternoon.
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    Sensation in the Philippines.
    177 8 Second Lieutenant Theodoro E. Atkinson, Philippine Scouts, who has been in durance vile (or m'vitul months in the Cuartel do Ks puna, fariag wliich time lio was tried by general court-martial on charges wliich stated that ho was guilty of violating several of the provisions of
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    NOTES FROM KELANTAN.
    870 8 The British Adviser's Departure On Leave. (From Oob Own Correspondent.) Kota Bahru, October 17. By the Krian today, the British Adviser, Mr. J. Scott Mason, leaves for Singapore on his way homeward on a well-earned holiday. Mr. Mason is so well known throughout the Straits and F.M.S.
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      The Empire Cup.
      72 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, A correspondent suggested in your paper a few days ago that the Empire Cup should be displayed in some public place. The Curator has kindly consented to allow it to be shown in the silver room at the Museum,
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      28 8 DELAYED SHIPMENTS. The strikes in England have caused the postponement of opening our business until I sonitj time next week. Garner, Quelch Co. 20 k 25 y 12
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      66 8 Tonight, at tho Alexandra Hall, North Bridge Road, the Carangeot Family, who belonged to tho Borowsky party at the Hippodrome, are giving a variety entertainment, under the patronage of the Consul-General for France. The proceeds of this performance will go to provide them with a passage to Europe. A very
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      519 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ACCOUNTANT WANTED. Wanted, an Accountant (European), good position and salary, permanent. State full particulars, age, where or last employed, with copy of references in confidence. Apply 8.A.W., c/o Straits Times. 1910 20 10 TEACHERB WANTED. For St Joserh's Institution. Two, qualified, for higher standards, and two, substitutes, for
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      537 8 Raffles .liH. Hotel. SKATING On Saturday, October 2 1 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite tenders for the erection of three concrete platforms for B" Class Wards at the Isolation Bc-pital, Moulmein Road. Drawings and Specifications may be inspected and tender forms obtained at the Municipal Engineer's Office
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      234 8 BUY A "Moutrie" Over 1,300 in use to-day from Manchuria to the Straits, and giving entire satisfaction. WRITE FOR NEW ILLUSTRATEO CATALOGUE. m S. Moutrie Co., LIMITED. THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. THE STAR OPERA CO. Tha Dutch and Malay Variety Entertalnan AT THE THEATRE ROYAL. North Bridge Road. To- Night, No
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      254 9 MOTOR CARS For heavy loads use the "COMMER CAR made by the Commercial Cars, Ltd., Luton, England. 20 miles per hour with a 5-ton load. PRICES ON APPLICATION. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS The typewriter of To-day An honour to the Hour Modern to the Minute Serviceable to the Second. SPARES STOCKED. REPAIRS
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      221 9 UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumlgator) RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.S. WHITE ANT fjjj, AND IN USE ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE IN THE FMs" EXTERMINATOR SOLE IMPORTERS: AYLBBBURY AND GARLAND, IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE FROM J9HN LITTLE CO., LTD. INCREASE YOUR FLOW OF LATEX. Use SULPHATE or MURIATE of POTASH
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      790 9 THE PLANTERS' STORES ft AGENCY CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Port Swettanham, Ipoh BUPPLIEB OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF EBTATE REQUISITES. Tapping Knives, Gouges, Coagulating Pans, Spouts, Btrainers, Glass, Aluminium, Earthenware Terne Plate Latex Cups. Acetic Acid, Coagulators, Sprayers, etc., Rubber Mangles and Machinery. Largest and most varied stock of Estate
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      447 10 INSURANCE. IRE AT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. ieed Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Board off Direct oi-ti 9. A. Dbbbiok, Esq., Chairman, i. H. Kaib, Esq.. Managing Director. raraa Fowlib, m.b., o.m., Chief Med. Officerr. M. Blliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Coutbbdb. f«w Noam Pan, Esq. One Soon Tbb, Esq.
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      361 10 INSURANCE. HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Of China. Head Office, 51a, Klangse Rd Shanghai. TO TBI CHINBS1 GlNTLlMIN OF SlNOAPOBl I REMEMBER that it is the UNEXPECTED that is always happening in all parts of the world The Home Life issues all sorts of policies to suit all sorta of
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      524 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80.000 Shares of £X each 41,200,000 Reserve Fond 411,825,000 Reaerve Liability of Proprietors... 1/200.000 BANKERS. National Bank of Sootland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and intoroet allowed
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      332 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE CO, LTD. NO. 67 AND 68. KL1NG STREET. K-tabliahed 1907. Capital paid op 11,000,000.00 Beaerre liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 OOUBT OF DIRECTORS. 1, Tan Tick Joon 8. Sn Kn Jam a. NiM Km Sino 7. Tio Hoo Lai 8. Ljow Chu Hbno
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      612 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Teak Household Furniture, Cott-ge Piano, Horse: and Carriages, Beautiful Plants. Etc, THE PROPERTY OF J. A. MEYER, ESQ., AT NO. 1, OXLEY RISE (OFF TANK ROAD, On Saturday, October 21, at 12. 3O p.m. An (xcdlcnt toned cott'ge piano by Chsppell Co., London,
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      202 10 MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD RUBBER AND COCONUT PLANTATIONS, Situate at the 10th Milestone, Tampcnis Rd. On Monday, Octobbr 23, at 2.30 p.m. (1) Freehold land situatr in tlio District if Toban, area 20 acres, 1 rood, 11 poleR, somprised in Statutory Land Grant No. *****. Quit rent
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    999 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Why Tyres Give Out. An American writer, who is described as the chief adjuster for well-known makers of tyres, contributes to Motor an article in which he declares that, barring accidents, seventy-five per cent, of the tyres which give out do
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      413 11 WOLSELEY "The Car of Refinement and Reliability." For delivery in the Straits or in Europe from January to June, 1912. We strongly recommend prospective purchasers to reserve a chassis now, and the style of body and accessories required can be ordered later. Sole Agents: Central Engine Works, Ld. 6 -n.,
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      77 11 Rheumatism. Chronic rheumatism often attacks the larger joints. Internal treatment of any kind would be worse than useless, but by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm freely and massaging the affected parts three times a day, a cure may be effected. It will afford some relief at onco and by continuing the
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      364 11 AURORE MILK Sterilized fiatural Milk, full cream without any preservatives. CHEAPEST AND BEST 3res6 Arrivals Every SOLE IMPORTERS Internationale Crediet-en Handels-Vereeniging 'Rotterdam' (TRADING COMPANY ROTTERDAM NEW MERSEY GOLF BALLS. IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENTS have been made in the manufacture of these balls making them unequalled for trueness of flight and lasting qualities.
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      437 12 RANEEGUN6E DRAINPIPES are recommended for improving tfje sanitary condition of buildings on MINES RUBBER ESTATES Strongest and (Bdeapest Sizes from 3" to 24" are STOCKED IN WHOLES AND HALVES. SOLE AGENTS: SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. DRESSER AND CLERK WANTED. Wanted, a qualified Dresser and Clerk for North Labis Estate.
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      245 12 WANTS. PRESSMAN WANTED Wanted, a Putt-man for the Straitß Times Press, Ltd. Apply to the Manager, Printing I >epartment. 1010 ADDINGTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. BRIGHTON ANO BOGNOR. SUSSEX. ENGLANO. Junior boys from 6 years old prepared at Bognor for larger Schools and the Navy. Senior boys attend the well- known public
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      589 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie k Co., Ltd. 14 a HOUSE TO LET. No. 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 16S a 60D0WN8 TO BE LEI Nos. 18,
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      646 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. BIRDS OF PARADISE FOR SALE. Apply, Moranx k Co., 19, 20, Boat Quay. 21-7 o TURNOUT FOR BALE. A very smart turn-out comprising Eoglishbuilt Ralli Cart, Bay Australian Cob and new set harness. For particulars, apply to Rex, c/o Straits Times. 14-10 v GUN FOR SALE. A
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      864 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS. Bo»ernm«nt md Municipal Contractor* Telephone No. 421. 108 k 109, Market Street. MR. J. A. LINCOLN. Late Senior Surveyor of the Municipality (with Government Licence), is prepared to undertake Survey- works on moderate charges. Offico 169, Queen Street. 26-9 25 10 TENDERS INVITED. Tenders are
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      666 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. Notico in hereby given, that tho business* of tho Singapore branch of E. Meyer Co Ltd., heretofore carried on at No. 1, Malacca Street, bas ceased to bo carried on as from tho let day of October, 1911. and that no person has any longer the authority of
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