The Straits Times, 3 February 1912

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.789 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 3. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      176 1 BEER. Popular Motor Cycles NEW SHIPMENT OF 3| H.P. 2-Speed Humbers. 3| H.P. 2 Matchless. 3| H.P. 1 Excelsior. 3| H.P. 1 Norton. Expected this Month, 3| H.P. 2-Speed Indians. 3| H.P. 2 Bats. 31 H.P. 2 Rudges. 2| H.P. Twin Motor Reves. SIDE CARS IN STOCK. KATZ BROS., LD.
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      390 1 ROBINSON CO. iMpifc, Juvenile Clothing. S > Boys' Superior White Drill Sailor Suits, gord cat and /t352& workmaDhbip, with delasliablo Navy drill collar (c»p extra) txact to 1 illustration. ~~s Trices $3.25, 2.25, 2.50, 9.75 3.00 3.35 3.75. Boys' Man O' War Caps, in Fine Navy Clotb, with name /vtm
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      12 1 DUMMY 4 CO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMSON. CILFILL AN AND CO., LTD., 80LI AOINTS.
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    Naval Agitation.
    892 2 AN OFFICER'S CRITICISM OF GERMAN FLOTTENVEREIN. Criticism of Press Calumnies. Captain L. Persius, retired German naval officer, whose sturdy otforts to improve Anglo-German relations by combating the calumnicß and misrepresentations of a large section of the German Press merit the gratitude of all Knglishmcn, has contributed to several
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    62 2 Mr. Vcrran, the Premier of Soutli Australia, having asked for the dissolution of Parliament on the ground that the LagUativ<j Council had refused to pass certain Government measures, the Governor has granted the request, and the elections will take place early in February. Mr. Peakc, the Leader of the Opposition,
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    BIG GUN ERA.
    365 2 Important Decision By British War Office. The Army Council have resolved to make the artillery of the ISritish Army tho most efficient in the world. In proportion as the importance of tin-arms has increased, and their ascendancy in the battlefield has become established, ho also has the
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      173 2 The Ideal Food FOR EMACIATED CHILDREN AND ADULTS l\ C i I L_ r\ <&& Solution (OF COD LIVER OIL IN MALT EXTRACT) Contains all the nourishing and vitalising elements which Nature requires to build up and strengthen Every spoonful absorbed goes to in- V cnasc- the weight and strength.
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      83 2 Mothers Should Remember This. We wish to call your attention to the fact that most infectious diseases such as whooping cough, diphtheria and scarlet fever are ecMitracted WMM the child has a cold. Chamberlain's Cough lieim-ily will ijuickly cure a cold and greatly lessen tho danger of contracting these diseases.
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      417 2 BABY A SIGHT WITH RUNNING ECZEMA Eruption All Over His Head and Face. Itched Dreadfully. One Cake of Cuticura Soap and One Tin of Cuticura Ointment Cured Him in No Time. "Mr lift I* baby was taken all ovw his h"ad and fao* with running eczema. Be was a perfect
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      322 2 flCliry Riley'S Band Instruments As supplied to H.M. Savy and Army and the Colonial Governments. flVl MyT^PJ^fcjJh^^^y^^K^i^k Sly II I 'I f liiautijuilu HlmU.xUd CtttUgm v;;.' Vmk lie. ESTIMATES AND ADVICi: ON KAMI lORMATIOM FREE. In wrilinit. plc.ue Mile full) >.nir reguirtmtiiis HENRY RILEY, i (England 11 ITS AS GOOD
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    World's Flower Show.
    782 3 NEXT SUMMERS EXHIBITION AT CHELSEA. 1 The King's Cup. c Preparations are already far advanced for the Hoyal International Horticultural Kxhibitiou, which is to be held in May next iv the grounds of Chelsea Hospital. The King has promised to open the exhibition on May Hi and
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    MOTORISTS IN A POND.
    162 3 Adventure of Miss Ellen Terry's Daughter. Miss Craij-. daughter of Miss Ellen Terry, baa had, with a lady friend, an unpleasant adventure at the Kentish village of Great Chart, a motor-car in which they were riding being di-m-n into a pond during a thick fog. The
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      718 3 take Sanatogen regularly for several weeks" This tirpcnt advice is given by physicians every The Hon. Mr. Justice day, in every civilised country, to sufferers from Robertson. Nervous Debility, Brain-fag. Lack of Vitality, g*£ *J£ Sleeplessness, Disordered Digestion, Poverty of write*:— "My experience Blood and various Wasting Diseases. iIU aßto
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      41 3 Croup. If your children are subject to attacks of croup, watch for the first symptom, hoarsculss. (iivc Chamberlain's Cough Keniedy as boon as the child becomes hoarse and the attack may bo warded off. For sale by all I>ispcnsai'ies and Dealers.
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      493 3 James Lilljwhite, Frowd Co., LONDON. ACTUAL MANUFACTURERS The "Endymion" Tennis Racquet, Thk Latkst Thing in Bacoukts. Guaranteed for one Season. Specially Strung for Hot Climates. Used by the Leading Players and in the best Tournament*. TO BE OBTAINED FROM MESSRS. ROBINSON CO. FIRE ENGINE MAKERS. MERRYWEATHERS' Largest Makers of Ili^h-chss
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      146 3 r" ji^ r ki!TBRAND) MMmmmWmmmWmmmmmßmwamWmakm For a Thousand Household Uses. MONKEY BRAND Makes Copper like Gold Tin like Silver. 1961 Far East Oxygen Acetylene Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE BRANCH. Oxygen Gas. Dissolved Acetylene. Oxyacetylenic blowpipes and blowpipe cutters for quick cutting iron and steel Autogenous welding of all Metals, All kinds
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      622 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.STO. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOB OHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1912 Outward (for China.) AHxayo Fcb 9
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      645 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamors maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and oonetrnctod, and are fitted
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      694 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisnt, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsnan Chnmpon Taku, Kohlak md Bangkok. Due Departure S p.m. ».s. REDANG Feb. 3 Mi PRACHATIPOK* Feb. 4 Feb. 7 NATUNA** Feb. 1O
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      500 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMP DEUTSCHE D/WIPFBCHIFFFAHRTMEt. "IUNU" UEMEI. Combined Service. The steamers ot these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Brourn Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits China and Japan. Homeward*, they a'a despatched fortnight'y for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremorhavun direct,
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      688 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. lorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company Rail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Sonth* ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonntcting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suoz, A,l 'n, Diluih), Penang, Singapore, Hongkong,
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      985 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD (Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government). New Monthly Fast Line Trieste Shanghai. From and to Trieste and Venice, calling at Fort Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. Duo to arrive on or about Due to sail on or about 1912 1912
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      1050 5 Go at once 4 mr^ W.J. GARCIA, Orchard Road, AND MAKE YOUR CHOICE FROM THE LARGE COLLECTION OF ODEON AND JUMBO GRAMOPHONE RECORDS Just Unpacked. J! 2 6-2 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. DIRECT SERVICE TO JAPAN VIA HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI. AND TO CALCUTTA VIA PENANG FROM SINGAPORE.
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      115 5 MARTELL S BRANDY the:blue»and:silver label In England more Martell's is sold than any other Brand. JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER The well-known Castle Brand," brewed in Edinburgh. The best beer for a tropical climate. A. B. WACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY Supplied to both Houses of Parliament. DUMINY'S CHAMPAGNE 1900 Extra Quality. Extra Dry
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      592 6 The Austro-Hungarian Cinematograph Industry Co., Ltd,, VIENNA, Is opening from February next, a Branch Office in Singapore, at Messrs. WEILL ZERNER. HIGH STREET, and shall have weekly shipments of all the latest films on hire. Enquiries will receive attention from February 5 next. INCREASE YOUR FLOW OF LATEX. Use SULPHATE
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      219 6 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL CO., Jewellers and Silk Merchants, SI A. S3, High Street, Singapore. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A new stock of Gem-Bet Jewellery, Damascene, Chinese Silverware, AND ALSO New Embroidered pattern Gowns, Opera Coats, Blouseo, Dresses, Bedspreads, Cushions in all kinds of flowers and colour;. PRICES MODERATE. 3 1
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      243 6 RAFFLES-BY-THE-SEA SELECT UP-TO-DATE FAMILY HOTEL Under the direct management of the English Proprietor and Proprietress, situated in the best part of Penang, with an aneqaalled view of Hills and S< a. A sni'.ablu Establishment for Ladies visiting Ponang alone. A speciality is made of the wholesomenef b of the food
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      45 6 BUY A "Moutrie" PIANO PRICES FROM $240 CASH OR IN TERMS TO SUIT YOU. Write for New Illustrated Catalogue. S. Moutrie Co., LIMITED. THE ARCADK, SINGAPORE. Don't forget to order CHERRY BLOSSOM BOOT POLISH AND BUTTERCUP METAL POLISH The two Leading Polishes. 16-12-B 15 8
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    110 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, February 3 High Water. in.Ba.m., 11.11 p.m. linkit Timah Chincso Chnrcli, 6 p.m. Sunday, February 4. High Water, 10.50 a.m. Monday, Febiuary 5. High Wator, 0.11 a.m.. 11.85 a.m. M. M. ontward mail due, M. M. bomrward mail duo. Singapore Nursing Association, 10 a m.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    187 7 TO-DAT. Malacca, Port Swcttouham and Ponang Klan^ 8 pm Ptn-.nt;, Saban*;, Ol h eh, etc. Con 3 pm Hoihaw and Hongkong Anyhin 3pm Itcnukali", L ibocf.n Biiik, TudjW« !'.:i!ii, Modm and Pmaut; V. Hojjfndorp 3 pm Pulau BatHiu Hock Tew 4 prr. Batavis. Choribon and Simaran^; Giang
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    161 7 The M. M. company's steamer Haiphong left Batavia at 11 a.m. yebterday, acd may be expected to arrive hire on Sunday, tho 4th instant, at about 8 a.m. The M. M. company's steamer Tonkin left Saifcc at 1 a.m. to day, and may be expected to arrive
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    413 7 Latest Arrivals. Carlyle. Brit. etr. 234 tons, Captain Scott, Feb '2. From Port Dickpon, F<b 27. G.c. and 13 d.p. Straits Steamships Coy. Ltd. For I. DickaMß, Unc. Rdp. Ctmron. Brit.str. 1660 tonH, Capt Di'gleish Fub J. l'rom Freuiantle, Jan 11. G.c, and 48 dp. Bouxtcad >v Co.
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    109 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Kast Wharf Basin Mm. East W. Sici ion No. I—C.1 C. de Eizajjuirre, Sheiks Wharf— W.-ay Castle. fUild, Carlo*. Main W. Sict. No. 'A Tarcbi, Gl^nlocUy. B—Haviidar.8 Haviidar. ,i 4 S-.ang Bee. 6
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    19 7 Arrivals Per Rtr. Chsron, Feb 2.— From Freri antlr. Mcpnrs. Lcvien, Crampton, Whitehead McDonald and Holland.
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    Finance & Commerce.
    252 7 Finance Commerce. IXCHANQJ, SmaAPOM, February 8 1912 Oa Lomdom— Bank 4 m/t M 1/4 Demand 2/-1 ,'j Private^ m/B 2/453 8 m/i m mi O> Giimakt— Bank d/d 288 i Privato B>/« m Wl n M FiAMci— Bank d/d m 294 Privates m/t 299 Oh India— Bank T. T. 174
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      157 7 tane 3 iTalue 10 10 Bel»l Tin 10 10 Bnuusg 10 10 Kanaboi SI 41 KinUTin 11 41 Lahat Mine* L 0 10 Malacca Tic I/. 6/- PahanK Codbcl SI £1 Pon^kalt n 81 41 Posing Bahra SI 41 Posing Lama 10 10 Bahmao Hyd 61 41 Rabman Tib
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      RUBBER.
      606 7 '.■\eue S Valne a! Bnyeti. Belle** 2/. J/. Allani 8.8 8/7 i 3/. >/■ An«lo M»!ay 16,8 17,3 •J/. 2/ Batiuie Ma^ka 2,4 210 £1 £1 Batu Caves 11 15.0 120.0 £1 £1 Batu Tiga 3 17.8 4 8.9 £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 2.16.0 218 9 £1 £1 Bnkit
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      GENERAL.
      120 7 Isßue IS Vslne S, Buyers Sellen 10 10 Barter* norn SmelUafc 10.00 10 T ,i «00 £1 *1 Bk<ctrio Tramway* 8 6 8/0 10 10 Fraaer Neave 4703 47.25 100 Howarth Erskinc 67.60 100 7% Prof 92.50 67.60 100 100 K*ti Bto, Del. 180.0 C 100 100 a 8%
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      DEBENTURES.
      44 7 Buyer* Bellurs S'iO-eMuniolpal4|% of 1907 11,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4i% of 1909 •1,000,000 7% 9%pm Spore Manieipal 4% 9602,900 par Buyore Seller Howarth Brskine 6% %90Cfi00 pw Kiley, Hargroaves 8% 1284,000 li Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £8(10,000 Spore Munioipal 0 |1,87 M,000 100
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      58 7 Safe CouKh Medicine. Mothers i\( rywhiic übjert to Hiving tlicil children nuiliciix s that contain upi.itis ami for tliis reason ChaiiiU'rliiin's Oonn liemeil) li.is bee c a anenl favourite. This reined) eniiliiins itltsohiU'ly nothing mjuiious ami foi MM |'roni|>t relief of roughs, eolils. croup anil whoopUM coagh, it has no
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      380 7 AUCTION SALES. Poweli and Co. Feb fi. At saleroom, unredetmed pledges, at 10. Fi b 8 At saleroom, f rpe\~ol J hnd and ten honF. s situate at Own R->*3, at 2.3). Ft b 6— At snlprocm, freehold land ei'.ua'.e at East Coust Road, a.'. 'i.IP. Feb 6. At saleroom,
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      713 7 ffioer Wobaeeo J "SPRINGBOK" Finest Quality Genuine Magaliesberg Tobacco MASCFACTURKD IN THB In 4-oz. linen bags, TPcMSVaaL UU If I D. OBTAINABLB AT Perßag JOHN LITTLE CO., LD., I AND ROBINSON CO. A RARE OLD GENUINE LIQUEUR COGNAC. Vintage 1858 Authentique. HASLEWOOD CO., LTD., 'CSS* 1 Telephone 104*. Auction Pale
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      34 7 RAVENSWAY CO., UNDERTAKERS. SCULPTORS AND MARBLE JHERCHANTS. (Established 1881 MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALWAYS IN STOCK. From $25 upwards. METALIO WREATHS FROM CHO CE MAKERS At Moderate Prices. 87, ORCHARD ROAD. TBL NO 71T.
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3. PULAU BULANG.
    1076 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3. PULAU BULANG. We have always regarded Pulau Bnlang as one of the most interesting of the rubber companies. The island is about half the size of Singapore island, and it has a fine variety of soil, and conformations which should give the best results
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    30 8 The third ordinary general meeting of Pajam, Limited, was held at Gresham House, Battery Koad, at noon to-day. A full report of the proceedings will appear in our next issue.
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    43 8 Scrgt. H. Abbas has resigned the secre taryship of the Malay Volunteer Club to take up an appointment as general secretary of the Malaya football association and Corporal MohameU Zaini was olected in his place, with Private Malnfluod Effendi Alsagoff as assistant secretary.
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    13 8 Tho Englishman states that it is proposed to abolish the Itoyal Indian Marine.
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    14 8 The Bishop of Singapore will preach at Blakan Mati at 11.15 a.m. to morrow.
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    18 8 The output of the Snngei Gua Tin Mining Co. Ltd., for the month of January was 134 picals.
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    28 8 The total quantity of tin ore exported by the tributore on the land of the Royal Johore Tin Mining Co., Ltd., during January 1912, 34 piculs, 68 bags.
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    25 8 The Bombay Corporation have voted an annual expenditure of a quarter of a lakh for tho employment of a special staff for measures against malaria.
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    31 8 Mr. G. E. Cator, A.D.0., who has been transferred to Krian, has, according to a cor respondent, <juito revived sport in that place, football matches being more frequently played than heretofore.
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    37 8 Until Gajah, writes a correspondent, is in tested with vagrants. He suggests that a 1 raid on the haunts of sucli men be made by the police, as was done so successfully some time ago in Taiping.
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    36 8 The Stratbmore Rubber Company, Limited, contemplates increasing its capital shortly by the creation of 15,0 0 new £1 shares of which 12,500 will be offered to the share holders at par in proportion to their holding,
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    42 8 There is now not a single coconut, it is said, in any of the drying yards at Bukit Mertajam, as all the owners arc taking their coconuts away to Bukit Tambun to sell to the Coconut Company there at a higher price.
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    41 8 Black and Whit.-, the illustrated weekly journal, which has been published for more than twenty years, it to disappear within a week or two. It has been purchased by The Sphere and Tatler, Limited, and will be absorbed in the Sphere.
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    58 8 The Esperanto movement in Franco has roceived au impetus in the shape of a gift of £8 0 from the firm of Michelin Freres. The sum is to be devoted to providing prizes for successful students of Esperanto. A competition will be opened all over France, aud the prizes will
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    54 8 It is stated by a Berlin newspaper that Lord Lonsdale has invited the German Km [i ior to some shooting on his Penrith estate next summer, and it is understood that the Kaiser has made known his desire to accept the invitation, provided the visit of the British Sovereign to
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    55 8 For snatching 95 in copper from a woman, a hardened Chinese criminal was sent to prison by the District Judge, today, for one year, with two years' police supervision to follow. Another six weeks' imprisonment was added because accused had failed to report himself to the police after serving a
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    49 8 The British India Steamship Company's teachers' concession tickets, hitherto granted between Port Swettenham and Singapore for the Chinese New Year holidays, are now extended, enabling a visit to India and Burma, between February 8 and March 11, inclusive. The privilege applies to teachers in the Straits Settlements and F.M.S.
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    67 8 A peculiar case of explosion is reported from Klang. It would appear that a couple of the shop coolies in a Chinese medicine shop were pounding some powder during which an explosion occurred, resulting in the two coolies being seriously hurt. One of them had a blackened face and body
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    78 8 A second-class ricksha turned somersaults in Fullcrton Road, opposite the Master Attendant's pier, this morning. It was bowling along on the wrong side of the road when a motor came over Anderson Bridge. The alarmed coolio tried to cross tho path of the car, but not in time. His ricksha
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    86 8 The official record of fires in London during 1911 shows a total of -4,455, or an increase of 1,250 over the previous year's total, auil a record in tho history of the London Firo Brigade. Of course, many of the outbreaks wero of a slight character. During the summer months,
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    127 8 Mr. A. W. Felgate, of West Hendon, brother of Mr. R. J. Felgate, who was murdered in China a few weeks back, interviewed in London said I was going out at the end of this month with my wife and family to join my brother. Ho was a general storekeeper
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    105 8 The London staff of Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Limited, held their foiith annual dinner and smoking concert at the Holborn Kestaurant on January 8. There was a very good attendance, more than 109 being present. Mr. J. E. Talccn took tho chair, and after an excellent dinner a very well
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    381 8 Mr. \V. S. Kbden is appointed to bo a magistrate for tho Settlement of Singapore. His Excellency the Governor has appointed Mr. H. Marriot to bo his Private. Secretary. The Ranee Muda of Sarawak has undergone a successful operation for appendicitis at 8, CadoganGardcns, London. His Serene
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    Estate Agency.
    38 8 Messrs. J and Q. McClyinont aud Co., of Port Dickson, Serenibau, and Malacca, are adding eslite agency to tho business of their Malacca branch, as will be seen from tho advertisment which appears in another column.
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    82 8 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by tho Registrar of Births and Deaths, mliow that during tho week ending January 27, there were 203 deaths, giving a ratio per millo of population of 36.6' J. Malarial fever accounted for 41 deaths, phthisis ,'!2, convulsions 11, beriberi 21,
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    Undesirable.
    106 8 We have heard that one of tho estates for which a very well known rubber man acts as visiting agent is managed by his brother-in-law. There is a tradition in tho trade that once, long ago, when a father-in-law went to value for his son-in-law he saw double, in
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    Accident to Spanish Mail.
    110 8 The Spanish mail -steamer C. do Eizegnirro from Barcelona arrived iv Singapore yesterday, several days behind her scheduled time. Her delay was duo to an accident to her propeller off Ismulia, in the Sue/. Canal, reducing her speed to nine knots an hour. On arrival at
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    The Medical Department.
    171 8 Judging from rumours abroad there is a a little rift within the lute ho far as tho Medical Department is concerned, and in| consequence of which the Colony may loso] one of its highest qualified practitioners I* is understood that within tho past week a certain medico
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      212 8 Famous \A/ H y^ Brands. Ufcj? B 1 f "POLO- MACGREGOR.CALDBECKiO CUSGOW t LOKDON. &>%Z&~.'&) LONOOK 1 GUStOW. ii. Suppliers of Scotch Whisky to The House of Lords, The House of Commons, and to the Houses of Parliament, Canada. 80LE AGENTS: Caidbeck, Ifiacgregor Co. CRAWFORD'S Very Old Scotch Whisky. PER
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      213 8 FOR A PEW mm MORE Pathe's Oreat Production Prom Rags to Silk In 2 Parts. Enthusiastic reception accorded this long and interesting film. Every minute in its passage will hold your attention as it has done the crowds that have seen it. IN CONJUNCTION WITH More New Pictures AT THE
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    IRISH HOME RULE.
    183 9 FORECASTS OF THE PROPOSED BILL. Future of Customs and Excise. Redter's Tbleoram. London, via Durban, February 2. The Daily Chronicle forecast of tho Home Rule Hill says the Irish Parliament will control Customs and Excise, but provision is mill- for the continuance of Anglo-Irish free trade. Ireland
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    Strikes in Portugal.
    89 9 GOVERNMENT MASTER OF THE SITUATION. Allegations of Monarchist Help Reiterated. Renter's TeUMUM. London, February 2. A Lisbon official announcement says tho strike is everywhere ended, and the Government is master of the situation. The Chamber has adopted a motion prolonging martial law in Lisbon for one month
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    CHINVS REPUBLIC.
    61 9 China Merchants Hand Over Their Ships Rkitbr's Telegram. London, via Durban. February I. A Shanghai message says the shareholders of the China Merchants Navigation Company hive resolved to transfer their ships to the Republicans as security for a loan, on receipt of assurances that the company will be
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    HELP FOR PERSIA.
    86 9 Proposed Anglo-Russian Loans. Rbdter's Telegram. London, via Durban, February 2. Reuter learns that negotiations are proceeding for a joint Anglo- Russian advance to Persia. The amount will be probably ,£200.000 sterling each. The Persian treasury is practically ei'.pty. as tin- whole of last May's loan has been
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    PANAMA CANAL TOLLS.
    54 9 KIPTBR'd TeLEORAM. Lunilon, via Durban. February 2. Tho coiumittoe of tho New York Chamber of Commerce is prcsuntinsj a resolution advocating uniform tolls of a dollar por ton on ships pissing through the Panama Canal. It declares that American ships cannot be favours! without abrug iting tho
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    THE TRIAL OF STEWART.
    58 9 Hsl-trb's Tiligrah. I. Mm i, in. via Durban, February 2. A Leipzig message. Hays the Englishman Stewart is charged with seeking to obtain certain information, part of which he admits having tried to got, but his defence is that tho information was not secret, and that
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    HONOURS AT GIBRALTAR.
    26 9 KbDTßb's TbLBORAN. London, via Durban, February i. At Gibraltar the Kin;,' conferred on the Infante Carlos tho Irani] Cross of the Victorian Order.
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    LANCASHIRE COTTON TRADE.
    79 9 Continued Disregard of Askwith Agreement. Reotee's Tblboram. London, via Durban, February 2. Extra police are being drafted into Lancashire in connection with the cotton situation, and there is talk of a strike or lock-out on Monday. London, February 3. Disregard of the Askwith agreement in several districts
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    MANOEL AND MIGUEL
    77 9 More About Their Dover Meeting. Rbdter's Telegram. London, via Durban, February 2. Reuter learns that at the meeting between ex King Manocl and Doin Miguel at Dover the latter spontaneously offered to help to tho utmost in the restoration of King Manoel. Tho papers pub'loh pictures of
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    CRICKET IN AUSTRALIA.
    64 9 Rbctbr's Tblboram. London, February 2. The M.C.C. cricket team to day commenced a match with Victoria. The weather was very hot, and there was only a small attendance of spectators. The wicket was in perfect condition. The visitors scored 293 for five wickets. Hearne made 125 not
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    PRINCE WALDEMAR.
    28 9 Deb Ostasutiscbb Lloyd Tblboram. Berlin, February 2. Prince Waldemar, son of Prince Heinricb, leaves Genoa on February 3 on a private visit to Colombo and Tsingtau.
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    DUTCH POLITICS.
    39 9 Dbr Ostaslatischb Llotd Tblboram. Berlin, February 2. In the Dutch Chamber the Minister of Justice declared that the Papal Motu Proprio does not apply to Holland. He approved of the increase of the army contingent to 23,000.
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    BULGARIA.
    47 9 Dbr Ostasutiscbe Lloyp Tblboram. Berlin, February 2. The celebrations in connection with the attainment of the majority of the Bulgarian heir-apparent have been sympathetically noticed in Germany. Prince Friedrich Leopold of Prussia, a cousin of the Kaiser, has handed him the Order of the Black Eagle.
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    ESTATE ASSISTANT STABBED.
    42 9 An Attack by a Malay Mandore. (From Oca Own Correspondent.) Labuan February 2. Mr. Albert Vanscolina, of the Brunei Estates, has been brought here from Ternburong seriously wounded. It is said that he was stabbed by a Malay mandore.
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    PERAK CHAMBER OF MINES.
    54 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ip ill. February 2. The balance sheet of the Perak Chamber of Mines shows a membership of 65. There is a cash balance of 9292. Business is regarded as satisfactory, in accord with Oiivernment anticipations. It is expected that the membership will
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    LONDON RUBBER PRICES.
    52 9 (From a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, February 3. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/7 per lb. done and buyers. The price of best plantation rubber it quoted at 0/2 sellers. The market is quiet
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    IPOH NEWS.
    77 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February 3. The magistrate at Batu Oajah yesterday convicted over 100 coolies in the Tapah manager's assault cass, sentencing them to a few days' imprisonment on pleading guilty. The relations of Tak Man Fye, a wealthy mining towkay of Lahat, have learned of
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    The Rubber Industry.
    514 9 ACTIVITY OF THE BOOM SEASON REPEATED. Position of the Share Market. The following notes on the rubber industry are taken from the L. and C. Express of January 12 —The market for Para has been firm, but quiet. Hard Fine on the spot and January delivery quoted
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    THEFT OF CHANDU.
    288 9 Government Employee Sent to Prison and Fined. In the third police conrt, yesterday afternoon, the case in which Ah Kow, foreman of the packing-bouse of the Government Monopolies Department, was charged with the theft of a small tin of chandu, was concluded. Inspector Frayne pros»cuted and Mr.
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    Y.M.C.A. DEBATING SOCIETY.
    230 9 Opening Meeting of the Session of 1912. At the opening meeting of the 1912 session on Thursday, February 1, an address was delivered by Mr. W. Makepeace. The chair was taken by Mr. A. W. Bean. Mr. Makepeace chose as his subject the art of debating. He
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    Sight for the Blind.
    579 9 A REMARKABLE OPERATION IN PARIS. Grafting A Cornea. By slow bui sure steps science and human skill are widening the boundaries of the possible, and in no department of beneficent activity is this progress more apparent than in the domain of surgery. Not so long ago
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    THE THEATRES ORDINANCE.
    285 9 Proposed Regulation of Public Cinematograph Shows. A bill is to be introduced into the Legislative Council for the purpose of regulating public cinematographic displays by pioviding power to prevent such displays from being held if they are likely to be offensive to public sentiment. The measure will
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    National Lifeboat Fund.
    97 9 The following subscriptions have been received by Mr. E. M. Janion, the local hon. treasurer of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The fund is now closed. Already acknowledged 1407, Mr. B. Purdy 91, Standard Uil staff S4, Asiatic Petroleum Co. staff |10, Mr. M. E. Plnmpton S5,
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    BUKIT K. B. RUBBER CO.
    506 9 Mr. A. A. Gunn's Unpaid Allotment Money. The first annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Bnkit K. B. Rubber Company was held at 47-49, The Arcade, at 11 a.m. today. Mr. N. One Hee presided and in the coarse of his remarks explained
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    ALLEGED EXTORTION.
    301 9 European and Tamil Involved in Grave Charges. Mr. Acton, second magistrate, continued the hearing, yesterday afternoon, of the case in which two of Messrs. Topham, Jones and Railton's employees, a Tamil engine driver I named Michael and a European named i Edward McKernon, were charged with at 1
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    JANUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    41 9 Alor Gajah.— 2.o7s lbs. Perraata.— l,6oo lbs. Jasin (Malacca). -1,400 lbs. Mandai-Tckong (Singapore).— l,B2s lbs. Glcnealy Plantations— 2,258 lbs. Tulok Anson Rubber Estate.— 3,o27 lbs. Mount Austin (Johore). 12,500 lbs. Singapore Para.— lo,6oo lbs. Sungei Bahru.— l,Bso lbs.
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    Hongkong College of Medicine.
    143 9 The Hongkong College of Medicine in to become a Constituent College of the New University of Hongkong which will shortly be opened. It will add to the distinction of the new institution, especially as it numbers among its licentiates Dr. Sun Vat Sen, first President of
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    SUBMARINE DISASTER.
    126 9 A BRITISH BOAT SUNK IN A COLLISION. Feared Loss of All the Crew. Rbdtbr's Tblbobam. London, February 8. Submarine A 13 has been sunk in a collision with tho gunboat Hazard, oast of tho Isle of Wight. A cruiser is standing by. It is feared that all on
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    Abyssinia.
    103 9 ENGLISH PEERS NEWS OF THE POSITION. Mystery of King Menelik. Rbutek's Telboram. London, via Durban, Fobruary 2. Lord Cranworth, who has recently returned from Abyssinia, has b ■<v interviewed by Reuter. He says there is much fighting among the chiefs in connection with the succession to the throne, and
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    TAXICAB STRIKERS.
    78 9 Wild Scenes in Paris Streets. Rbdter's Telboram. London, via Durban, February 2. There has been a taxi-cab strike in Paris for the past two months, and the companies attempted yesterday to bring out a number of vehicles escorted by cuirassiers and cyclist police. One of the latter fell
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    RUSSIA AND MONGOLIA.
    45 9 Important Mineral Concessions. Renter's Tblbqram. London, February 3. A St. Petersburg menage says a tole^ram from I'rgn states that the Mongolians intend to leave to the Russians tho exploitation of Mongolia's mineral wealth against coinponsation. Russian contractors hive already arrived at t'rga.
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    THE MANOUBA TURKS.
    56 9 Recter's Tki.ki.kam. London, Fobruary 2. A semiofficial statement is issued at Paris that twenty-seven of the Manouba Turks, who are undoubtedly l!<- 1 Crescent men, will be allowed to proceed. The twenty eighth is seriously ill. iml the tweuty ninth's identity is obscure, and ho will not
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    MR. ASQUITH RETURNS.
    24 9 Rioter's Telegram. London, February 3. Mr. Asquith has returned from his continental holiday, and hail an hour's conference with various Ministers.
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    OBITUARY.
    41 9 Rbutbr's Tblboram. London, February 8. The death is announced at Capo town of Major General Scobcll. The death of Sir David Nairno Welch, formerly^in command of tho Royal yacht, is announced. The death of Major General Talbot Coke is announced.
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    THE BRISBANE RIOTS.
    35 9 Rkuter's Tblboram. London, via Durban, February 2. A Brisbane message says twenty strikers were injured in a collision with armed police who wero preventing a procession. Negotiations for a settlement havo failed.
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    ITALIAN GUN PRACTICE.
    21 9 Rbctbk's Telegram. London, via Durban, February 2. Bombardment of Turkish forts on the Yemen coast was continued yesterday.
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    ALLEGED VICTIM OF CANNIBALS.
    324 10 Returns to London After Exciting Experiences. It has been given t> a good many people to read their own obituaries, but it is rare that a man reported to have been eaten by cannibals returns to lecture before a West end audienie. This was the singular
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    ALL RED AND CAPE ROUTE.
    289 10 Luxurious Travelling with Cheap Fares. Writing from Perth on January 16, the correspondent of the Times of Ceylon says:— Starting with the new 11,000-ton steamer Themistorles, Bailing from Sydney on the '2'.»tli instant, the Aberdeen White Stat Line brings into op< ration large reductions in
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    Young Men's Moslem Association
    196 10 Under the auspices of the Young Men-. Modem Association, as aaaooiation founded with the object of improving the members' lenowk d||e "t Kwal"* and of matters pert. lin in^ to Islam. a Mohamedu public meeting «;i- liel-l on Wednesday, at ihe Ayr.i BaafkCa Hall. The meeting
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      On Sanitation.
      347 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— May I bo allowed a word more upon the above subject? Wo have read the account of the last municipal meeting and have been glad to see that Mr. Bean has brought the matter to the attention of the boaid
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    424 10 St. Andrew's Cathedral. (Sunday, February 4, 1912.) BIMIIMIIW* 7 a.m.— Matins ami Litany. First Lesson den. I and II 1-4 Second Lesson Rev. XXI, 1-9. Hymn 172. 7.4') A.M.— HiILV COMMCNIOS ll'lloliALl. Introit oil (it). Saving Victim lAdlauil S.ivice ...Woodward. Hymn at Offertory ...110. Hymn at Communion ...:'>JJ.
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    An Eccentric Clergyman.
    128 10 In St. Mi'hacl'H Church at Stockton, in Warwickshire, on January 9, Archdeacon Polity entered a glass-covered coffin, and was carried around the; aisles. On briny brought back to the chancel he raised the cover and dost <l the service by pronouncing the benediction. Some of the congregation
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    806 10 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 8, 1912. Messrs. LysJl and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations tbis morning Norn Value. Buyers. Sellers. 2/- Allagai 8/8 4/2/- Options 1/1 19 4 1 Anglo-Java 6 9 7,7; 1 Anglo- Johore
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      32 10 The Largest Makers OF VERMOUTH ARE MARTIN ROSSI TURIN. THEIR ITALIAN VERMOUTH IS A DELICIOUS TONtC. Garner, Quelch Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, liattery Read, Singapore. Tulxphooc 881. 36 0 25 9
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      12 10 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc.
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      626 10 'TRIUMPH' MOTOR CYCLES We can supply from STOCK both Ordinary and Free Engine Models. The Motor Cycle with a reputation. Sole Agents: RILEY, HARGREAVES COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. A NOVEL PICTURE in included in TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMME entitled Love in Old Japan a fine coloured drama acted in Japan by
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    NEW YEAR'S DAY.
    2058 11 I nun time immemorial the beginning of the New Yeai has been celebrated by feast ing ami the exchange; of gifts in comparison with to day's festival the commemoration of the birthday of Christ might almost be called a recent innovation, writes 8.8.0. in the Morning Post.
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    World's Employment of Sovereigns.
    270 11 Mama. Baanel Montana and Co.. in their annual bullion letter, 1911, say: It may be taken for granted that the cjuantity of sovereigns throughout the world is iurieasing largely. In l'J 10 the Mint report estimates that tin; inoieuao in the I'nited Kingdom circulation alone since
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    HANDICAPPED BY RICHES.
    640 11 A Marquis's Daughter As Hospita Nurse. The announcement that Lady Beatrice Cecil, elder daughter of the Marquis of Salisbury, and her most intimate friend, Miss Angela Manners, daugther of Lord Manners, are about to adopt the profession of hospital nurse, calls attention to the fact that there
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    HEROES OF THE YEAR.
    477 11 A Doctor, a Nurse, and a Messenger Boy. .Much has been wiittcn of the children of the lighthouse on the coast of Vendee, who with their little hands kept the light turning all night aitcr their father had died. Tho story has also been told of
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    A FRAUD MUSEUM.
    485 11 Devices which have Imposed on the Charitable. The more charitably inclined and those who still retain a simple faith in the honesty of human nature would be ill-advised to pay a visit to the museum attached to the offices of the London Mendicity Society, for hero are
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    SOLDIERS AND THE COLONIES.
    471 11 Openings for Ex-army Men in Britain. Now that a committee has been formed, in consequence of the interest manifested in the matter by the Agricultural Organization Society, to deal with the question of Land Settlement for Soldiers, as advocated by Colonel Pilkington and others, the first
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    47 11 One of tho most successful of recent social functions organised for philanthropic pur|)oscs was the drawing-room meeting held at Sunderland House, tho residence of the Duchess of Marlborough, in connection with the Church Army, by which the funds of the society benefit to the extent of til;;.
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    56 11 As a result of a communication from Mr. Lloyd George, the proposed conference of Welshmen to promote a national testimonial to him is to be abandoned. Tho Chancellor of tho Exchequer, while expressing the fullest appreciation of tho good feeling which prompted tho movement, expressed tho hope that his fellow-countrymen
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    EARTHS NEAREST NEIGHBOUR.
    666 11 The Moon Now Distant Only 221,400 Miles. By tho dreariest, dri/.zling grey day that has yet set itself down to the discredit of the winter, Londoners were deprived on .January 4 of a spectacle to which everyone had been looking forward tho biggest, brightest and altogether the
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    THE WORLD'S CROPS.
    399 11 Statistics of Cereals During Last Year. The Bulletin of Agricultural Statistics of the International Agricultural Institute for December has just been published. The first part of the bulletin contains tables showing the production of the more im portant cereal crops in the Northern Hemisphere, afthcr making such
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    TRAMPS' HOTEL.
    1242 11 In Settle- street, Commercial-road, London, there is one el the most romantic and interesting clubs in the world. It is the meeting place every evening of the wandering men of English life, the men who may be seen "pad ding the hoof along the highways of the countryside,
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    Rubber Production.
    1207 12 OUTPUT AND MONTHLY AVERAGES OF MALAYAN ESTATES. PARA EXPORTS. We are indebted to Messrs. Barlow and c Company for the following statistics of the c export of Para rubber from January 1 to S Dei ember ;l, l'.tll, the corics|>ondingi<eriods a of I*lo and 1000 being also given:
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    " Rank Outsider's" Self-appraisement.
    225 12 Rank Outsider's" Self-appraise-ment. Tin m is a vacancy at Wood fIIOM for a street ins|)ector, at a salary of E7B a year. and on.- applicant has submitted the foilow- ing qualifications which he possesses: He has visited four prisons in London out i of live, but he has never been
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    The Romance of Hymns.
    1492 12 Few things are ho powerful as association to awaken memory or to strengthen sentiment, writes O. I iaywood in the Evening Standard. A strain of music, by no means in itself remarkable, serves to arouse the most sacred associations of the past. A scent offload leaves
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    DEAD SEA WONDERS.
    442 12 Remarkable Exploration By Motor Boat. An interesting accoiiui, of a trip round the I>. .id Sea by a motorboat is gi van hi theOeograahieal JournaJ by Mr. Jaoob B. Mpafford, a member of tin." Americin Colony in .lerusalem. In circuiuuavigitiug t')e lake four or live very fertile
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    EAGLES FOR TOURISTS.
    290 12 Strange Demands of Visitors to Switzerland. The latter-day tourist is very exacting, and it appears horn reports made by guide's ainl hold keepers in Switzerland that one of tho points insisted upon by visitors is that they should be able to see eagles soaring above the mountain
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    IN SEARCH OF SNOW.
    274 12 Switzerland's Valuable National Asset. It took half a century of ptrsistcnt and expensive advertising, the construction of funiculars and hotel "palaces," and the boring of long tunnels to develop Switzerland into a summer playground. Fifty years have been occupied in proving to the people in the
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    OUTWARD BOUND.
    469 12 Passengers Expected to Arrive. The f allowing paaßOßger booking, lo tic Straits are taken from the London and China Kxpre-s received by the most recent mail. It should bo understood th^t, iv some inst me I, bookings may be provisional and that intending BBtßMagan may alter their arrangements
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    Treasures In Graves.
    360 12 The attempt made by some thioves to ransack tlie grave of an actress reminds a cor- < respondent of the Journal des I >. bats that the deposit of valuables in tombs is a very ancient custom, which still prevails in France. Jewels, however, su.'h ;is Mn
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    The Sick Man of Europe.
    1133 12 ABDUL HAMIDS COURT SECRETS TO BE REVEALED. Countless Journals Discovered. It has been decided lo publish the so called Djournals" of the ex Sultan Alkliil Hamid, says a Constantinople correspondent. Thaae are the most authenticate! records of his terrible H years reign, and will throw
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      421 13 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. Our entire old stock has been replaced and none but new balls will be supplied in future. THE "HELSBY" GOLF GRIP, Mado of braided rubber
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      1002 13 Asthma. j The sootl'inij, healing and strenijtiieninj; properties of Angier's Emulsion make it invaluable for the relief and cure of troublesome i coughs, bronchitis, astJuna, and all iiiHammatory and catarrlial J affections of throat and chest It not only heals and strengthens the lungs, but it keeps the digestive Ot]BHM
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      270 13 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. INBAR BNTRANCB to BORNEO WH A M Telephone IOSG t>L»6tocKsoJ»ll kinds of FRO/ BN MBATS, etc., can be delivered to Shipping at tbe Wharves, or ia tbe Singapore Roads, on abort 1 1 notice. OFFICE HOURS iWeek days 7 a.m- to t p.m. Sundays 7
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      757 14 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Board Of DINOtONI O. A. Dbkriok, Esq., Chairman. A H, Fair, Esq., Managing Diroctor. I'ktbh Fowlib, m.b., cm., Chief Med. OfficerF. M. Elliot, Ebq. A. D. Allan E«j. Vow Noan Pan, Esq. Oho Soow Tkb, Esq. KhooSian Tan,
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      526 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 60,000 Shares ol £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,025,000 Roserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKBRS. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank. Ltd. National Bank of Scotland, Ltd. SINOAPORB BRANCH. Current Acoounts are
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      683 14 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANUNB AND INSURANCE CO. LTO NO. ST AND 68, KLING riTREST Bstablished 1807. Capital paid np 11.000,000.00 Reserve liability ot proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRBCTORS. 1. Tarn Tbcjk Joon 0. Sim Kia Jam 3, Nam Kirn Sbnq 7. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Laow Chia Hbnq
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      897 14 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Household Furniture and Effects, Plants, Etc. (THE PROPERTY OF A. WILLMOTT, ESQ.t, AT 31, SOPHIA ROAD, On Saturday, February 10, at 2 p.m. For full particular*, neo Later Advertisement*. H. L. COGHLAN CO, Auctioneers. 28-1 v AUCTION SALE OF A LARGE
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    849 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The greatest revolutions cause the least surprise, says The World of January 2. Their movement is so steady as to pass almost unnoticed, and it is only by looking back over a period of years that we can observe how far
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    STRIKES AND LAWLESSNESS.
    201 15 The Employers Suggest Royal A Commission. Sonic of the »roat employers of labour have recently associated themselves iv :u> appeal to the'f ra<les Disputes Act Keforiu League, with the view ofaqtU IhaLeagM to picss for the .Lpji.iiut in: nt of a Hoyal Commission to inquire into the
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      500 15 Due Shortly:^^^^ z::: metallurgique. THREE 12-16 H.P. WOLSELEY CARS. FULL PARTICULARS FROM THE SOLB AGENTS Centra/ Engine Works, Ld. SINGAPORE. FORD CARS are without doubt the BEST VALUE for the money on the market. One cliapsin only is manufactured, 4-cylinder, 22 HP. R. A. C.; Hating, but three typts of
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      14 15 For all internal omplaintf, Dysentery Coul'.is, Colds, etc., tike Woods' Great l'eprx tuiut Cure.
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      451 15 li. 11. 6. IS. 11. Dear Sins, DIAI Sihn, I have always found l nav used "(onti- Continental Tyres" to give nental Tyres" in this counthe greatest satisfaction. ry r year l xvst and found them thoroughly Yours faithfully, satisfactory. (Sd.) J. M. Yours faithfully, Dkah Siks, 7. I>. 11.
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      847 16 TUC "PITCY" FIRE Ul I LA extinguisher; PROTECTS LIFE AND PROPERTY. Jg| The "CITEX" Ittk Is simple a pull and it is free, a bump, and it works. NOTHING TO PERISH. A cripple with one arm can use it. No solution to make up, no acid to handle. Water and
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      409 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFf ICES TO liT. With immediate untry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Gnthrie Co., Ltd. 1-4 a HOUSES TO LET. "Bratbay' No. 15, Gil-tead Rotd. In exctlltnt condition Rent moderate Apply to J. W. Haffindon, 47, The Atoade. 6 12
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      355 16 ARTICLES FOB SALE. CfIIVES FOR SALE. Apply to the Manager, The Singapore M del Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 191 n FOR SALE. Rubber-tyred Straits Trap, excellent condiiiou. Apply A.B.X c/o Behn, Meyer Co Ltd. 12 32 MOTOK CAR FOR SALE. A five fester, 20 hp 4 cylinder "Ford" motor
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      598 16 NOTICES. KIAM MAT CO. SHIP CHANDLEKH Uovammsnt md Municipal Contrmclort. Telephone No. 421. 108 109, Market Street. THE BRITISH CORPORATION FOR THE SURVEY REGISTRY OF SHIPPING. Notice in hereby givrn that MESSRS. FITTOCK ADAM, 9, Flint St., have been appointed Surveyors io Singapore fjr tbe above Corporation Registry. 9 1
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      441 16 BOARD AND LODGING. SILVER BANK. 107. ORCHARD ROAD. English home, vacancy for ueutleman. Tennis. Tel.: 523. M 82 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Apply "Devon Villa," 108, River Valley Road. 21-11 D BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable rooms with verandahs available at Cambo Uouso, M, Kivcr Valley K 1 1. 1-2 a» BOARD
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