The Straits Times, 9 February 1912
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Title Section13 1912-02-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.794 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 9. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement151 1912-02-09 1 BEER. KATZ BROS., LD. Beg to announce the removal of their Drapery and Ladies' Departments to the First Floor of their new premises. Important Notice. NEW GOODS BEING OPENED OUT DAILY. Departments RIBBONS. SILKS AND VELVETS. CURTAIN MUSLINS. LACE AND SILK NECKWEAR. DRESS COTTONS. BLOUSES. FLOWERS. PRINTED COTTONS AND LINENS,151 words
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Advertisement175 1912-02-09 1 ROBINSON CO. Sole Agents fox* THE ALL-STEEL RALEIGH CYCLE. New 1912 \\\\\M///// RAPID Models J|^B|ra| RIGID now on view RELIABLE. RALEIGH SUPERBE POPULAR RALEIGH RALEIGH SPECIAL ffir mB ZZT SB^L. *JL '\4^ML*-' GAZELLE RALEIGH GRADE /hMT^^ 'y^^\ LADIES RALEIGHS R/ tSsTER Vr 1 1^ l) BOY'S RALEIGHS RALEIGH RACER GIRLS175 words
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Advertisement31 1912-02-09 1 DRINK Martell's Brandy. A. E. BRAHAM OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN 6, D'Almeida Street. Glasses to Suit 111 Bights PRICES TO SUIT ALL POCKETS FROM $3.50 UPWARDS. P.S. All prescriptions made on the premises.31 words
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Article1402 1912-02-09 2 STATEMENT OF CHIEF SURGEON OF CEYLON. How to Avoid Fatal Results. The Times of Ceylon of January 24, says: We endeavoured to get from Dr. S. C. Paul, M.D., F.R.C.S., chief surgeon of tho General Hospital, Colombo, the paper on appendicitis read by him on Saturday last at the1,402 words
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Article607 1912-02-09 2 Present Teaching of Languages Condemned. An interesting correspondence has been carried on in The Times on Classics and the Average Boy, a contributor having alleged that four boys out of every five at a pnblic school are spoilt. The headmaster of Dulwich College and Dr. W. H.607 words
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Advertisement187 1912-02-09 2 BEAUTIFIER HsplHSflß I^Bf^ of Matchless fcttljfl^^B IhRW Elegance and Br Efficiency Wr I "'Hazeline' Snow" v* (traoc mark) K~ Let the skin be rough or wrinkled, dry or jv?i I "tcusv, "'HAZELINE' Snow" will do more LI to restore its youthful freshness and fine texture than any other preparation. The187 words
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Advertisement13 1912-02-09 2 For all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., Uko Woods' Groat Peppermint Cure.13 words
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Advertisement23 1912-02-09 2 CHARLES HEIDSIECKS White Seal S|^ Champagne UfHN, MEYER CO., LTD. £3 jf^s Singapore Penang. £j JOHNLITTLE&CO.LD. J^S Singapore. -JEW* r l-Sl 81 623 words
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Advertisement536 1912-02-09 2 FELL VICTIM TO THE CLIMATE. Dr. Williams' Pink Phls Curb Nbrvous Debility and Insomnia at Hankow. When Hankow rises anew from the ashes in which it now lies, and becomes the London of China," the greatest centre of shippine and commerce in the Chinese Empire, no doubt something will be536 words
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Advertisement297 1912-02-09 2 B. Watt, M.H.A.C. Member of the Ilawkesbury Agricultural College, also Diplomas and dairy certificates of the Agricultural Department of New South Wales. Winner of the Burdekin Medal, 1896. Has also obtained First Prizes at Agricultural Shows, N. 8. W., for Fresh and Export Butter, Cheese, and Separating for Class Butter297 words
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Article1342 1912-02-09 3 GIRLS DEFY TEACHERS AND OFFICIALS. Rushing Away to War. Dr. Mary E. Carloton, of the A. M. E. Church Mission, Foochow, relates the following story in the China Press, under dato January 19 To see the missionaries in this city, and suburb, one would never think that we1,342 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement345 1912-02-09 3 UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumlgaton) RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.B. WHITE ANT (jj, AND IN DSB ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE IN THH F.M.S. EXTERMINATOR. SOLE IMPORTERS I ATLESBURY AND fIARLAND, IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. KELLY AND W^LSH, LIMITED* JUST PUBLISHED: 1912 JUST RECEIVED 1912345 words
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Advertisement85 1912-02-09 3 Mothers should Remember This. We wish to call your attention to the fact that most infectious diseases such as whooping cough, diphthoria and scarlet fever are contracted when the child has a cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will quickly cure a cold and greatly lessen the danger of contracting these diseases.85 words
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Advertisement272 1912-02-09 3 DIETHELM CO., LTD., Singapore, Distributers for Straits Settlements, F.M.S., and British North Borneo. Every fortnight fresh shipments of the newest numbers. Obtainable in retail from the prominent general stores and music dealers. A Sura Cura for Aches and Pains Very few achos and paint are beyond the reach of this272 words
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Advertisement155 1912-02-09 3 M^HwSigßle^k i° the World vH|^ ~'*~S£?4^H[|[flHa^UUMeiliflH Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. "PURUB." (Patented). THE NEW COAGULANT. Superior quality ot the manufactured article. Hinher percentage of rubber extracted from the laws. Disinfects the latex. Retains its full nerve even after jcath. Low none of its good qualities on a155 words
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Advertisement627 1912-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.ff O. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills cf Lading insutd for Uhina Coast, Persian Golf, Continental acd American Porte Bteamors will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1912 Outward (for China.) A-tsayo FVb627 words
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Advertisement679 1912-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly eervicu ii maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Oovernmont. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted679 words
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Advertisement684 1912-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION GO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Biaut, Semerak, Bacho, Kolantan, Bangnara Tolupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langeuan Cbumpon Taku, Kohlak %nd Bangkok. Duo Departure 8 p.m. s.s. NATUNA Feb. 1O Mi YUGALA* Feb. 11 Feb. 14 s.s. ASDANG Feb.684 words
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Advertisement516 1912-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD DEUTSCHE DAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTMES. "HANU IRENE!. Combined Sorvioe. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular scrvioe between Hamburg Breini n Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for516 words
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Advertisement633 1912-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D L, Rorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples. Alexandria, and vico versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore Hong&ong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,633 words
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Article136 1912-02-09 5 FIXTURES. Friday, February q. High Water, 2 19 a.v ,2.42 p.m. LogiHlativo Council, 2.110 p.m. P. and O. outward mail due. ObJaaaaOMa' Schoo', pri/.'H V. Ha 11 ,4 p.m. .Saturday, February 10 High Water, 2..">1 am .J. 47 p.m. Aoglo-Chiuc'c Frco School, sport", -i p m. N.136 words
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Article221 1912-02-09 5 TO-DAT. Malacca a:.;l Muar Lady Wall Bpm Port Swettenham and Tli.'W Anson Kinta Bpm Hanfii.k Pronto t m Bangkok Phrauang Bpm To-morrow. Pll la 11 liatam Hock Tow 9 am Cucub Beaoit 9 am Cncob Hock Gun B am Ecrimnn Sri Wougsee 9am Merging, K. I'..han^, Pekan221 words
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Article174 1912-02-09 5 Tho P. and O. outward mail steamer Aamjt I'ft I 'en any at 5 :!3 p.m. yesterday, and may be expected to arrive here at S a.m. tomorrow The M. M. company's steamer Bourbon left Sainon at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, tho 7th inst., and may bo174 words
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Article268 1912-02-09 5 Latest Arrivals. Nort'.ibrook, R I. M.S. Tranp. 6f M tonp, Capt SlKarar, KcbH. From Rangoon, Feb 4. H.".« Troops. Senior Naval Officer. For B'kosg, Fob 9. w. Kuribat. Siam. -tr. 352 tons, Capt Svarrer, Fob 8. From K'-lantan. I ub 6. (i.e. and HI d r Kast Asiatic268 words
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104 1912-02-09 5 Vessels at Tan ion g Pagar and Keppel Harbour. Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAOAR. East Wbarp Basin— Nil. Bast W. Section No. I—Vorwaerls.1 Vorwaerls. Slums Wharf an Noort. Main W. Sict. No. 2— Kiokasaa Mam, B—Nil.8 Nil. Benvcnae. 4— .lapao. S Chiengmai. 6— Gothic. Niw Docs104 words
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Article90 1912-02-09 5 Arrivals IVr Hr Boritat, Feb I. hi K^^tan Mr. (juantoo. Per <-tr. lUnce, I\b B.— Proas Deli. Mr. Matnec. IVr sti. Prrfit. Feb 8, -Froa Bangkok, Messrs. B, Fo'iute. A, Kiut;, E. Cohen and I de Cruz. Per RI.M.S. North'rronk, Ft-b -From Hsngoon. Ibjoc L. 11 Her.90 words
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Article374 1912-02-09 5 Position of British Traders at Bangkok. The Italian Court— the Minister. ll:e Marquis dc la IY-nue. prc-iding gave judgment this morning iv the MM iv which Mi-m~. (Juthrii and Co., of London aud Singapore, alleged an infringement of thru- trademark l>y Maaara. A. Di.ina and374 words
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Article192 1912-02-09 5 Mr. Chang Chi, of Shanghai, is reported by the China Press to be planning a little Empire or Republic or spot of anarchy. The spot which he has chosen is tin: Tsiiugniing Island, at the mouth of the Yangtszo, where if report be true, certain smuggling of192 words
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Article234 1912-02-09 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. PRODUOB. Swoipjbk, Wwmmaim 9, 1812 Cm Lowdoi —Bank 4 ns/» 3/411 Demand 2/4 Private 8 ru/i 3/4 ;i 6 mn 2/44 Oh G»»»*k»—Barjk d/d M 288| Private 8 ffi/i- 24'Ji On Fbahoi—Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/i 2(9 O« Ikdu—Bank T. T. 174 Private 80 d/a I7f234 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article153 1912-02-09 5 Issue 3 Value (S 10 10 Belat Tio 10 10 Brnang 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 Kiuu Tw £1 41 Lai, at Mine* 10 10 Malacca Ti'd 5/. 6/- Pahatjq ConKl XI £1 J'octfkalen Cl £1 Posing Bubto 11 1 Pnsiag Laos 10 10 Iv.hu.in H 7 4 £1153 words
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Article578 1912-02-09 5 Vilueal Bayer*. Soller. 2/. AIIMM HI; 8,7$ 3/. Anglo-Malay 16/3 17/ >■■■• 2/. Ba-.Mig Maaka 2,4 19 X! fl!ij;uC«f 11.15.0 12.2 6 Li £1 Baia Ti h a :!15 0 £1 £1 Bnkit Ka-aog 2.14.9 2.17.6 £1 £1 Bukii Lictang 4.7.6 4.10.0 U. a/- Bukit Mertajam 2.5 2/1) £1578 words
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Article121 1912-02-09 5 ISBQO .5 Value Bayer* Sellers. 10 10 Karter* norn SuelMn* 10.00 10 1 800 41 £1 Electric Tramway* 8 I 8/9 10 10 Frassr k Neave 47 03 47.25 LOO Howarth Brskine (7.60 LOO 7% Pref 92.50 57.60 100 100 Eats Bro. Dof, 180.00 100 100 a 8% Com.121 words
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Article46 1912-02-09 5 Bnyera Bollcra Spore Manioip»! U% of 1907 *1,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4 J% of 1909 $1,0C0,000 7% 9%pm S'poro Municipal 4% #602,900 par Bay am Sollws Howarth Brskine 6% 1900,000 p*i Riley. H^'greaves 8% 1284,000 1} Singspcre Electric Tram way h6% £860,000 SporeManioip»l6 11,878,000 ioi46 words
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Advertisement56 1912-02-09 5 Safe Cough Medicine. Ifotben cviiywhcii' (ihjirt to f^ivin^' their < hililnii luodicincfl that contain upi.it> s ami for thin mm Chamberlain'! Cooah Beuwdj h;i^ beeocM aoMMiml (aToarile. niaiamady oowUim abtolutely mrthlng in jm ions ami for tin- pn>iii|it relief of coughs, colds, croup and whooping coagb, it has no eijual.56 words
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Advertisement421 1912-02-09 5 AUCTION SALES. Pc.tvjl! ar.d Co. K.li 10.— At Hurricane lljas,.-. BteveM Road, 'tak lioasehold furniture, ate. F.b 18.— At silt-room, fn.- hold latd aS S.mc. r Bd., Me., at IW, H L, Cojfhlan <-.nd Co. Feb 10. -At No. 21, Sophia Rl., furni-.tiro, 2. llaicii 6 —At saleroom, Important talc421 words
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Advertisement453 1912-02-09 5 CIGARETTES 4^ at the Club. Clubmen want no better cigarettes State Express— the most popular -jHm/ W\ a k'Bn-class brands. In every jHf? I |IS civilised country in the world they JBEiJL A are the recognised pinnacle of quality. ijVV'f Turkish Leaf, SO L ."tisrescu. awQsar Ti»< '•'■V-.',' In j.itcnt453 words
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Advertisement33 1912-02-09 5 RAVENSWAY CO., UNDERTAKERS. SCULPTORS AND MARBLE MERCHANTS. {Eatabllahed 1881). MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALWAYS IN STOCK. From $25 upwards. METALIG WREATHS FROM CHOICE MAKERS At Moderate Prices. 187, ORCHARD ROAD. TEL NO 717.33 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous46 1912-02-09 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Fabcr drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun is tired at \2 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is tired at one o'clock.46 words
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1007 1912-02-09 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9. THE EMPERORS SPEECH. The Kaiser appears to have acquitted himself remarkably well at the opening of the German ltcichstag. He had a few words as to the importance of social reforms, some references to the improvement of German imperial finances, and a remark or1,007 words
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Article22 1912-02-09 6 The output of tin ore from Kanaboi, Limited, for January is as follows mino 39.60 piculs, tribute 2:J1.73 piculs, total 271.33 piculs.22 words
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Article23 1912-02-09 6 It is rumoured that steamers of the .Siam Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., will call regularly at Port Swetteiiham after the Chinese New Year.23 words
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Article31 1912-02-09 6 The advance figures, liable to correction, of tho export of tin from Perak, (exclusive I'pper Perak) for January are:— block tin, 6,70m0 piculs, tin ore 25.U01.44 piculs, duty 8 137 ,'235.91.31 words
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Article40 1912-02-09 6 Tho next meeting of the Federal Council, tho date of which has yet to be fixed, promises to be a most important one. Tho new Labour Enactment will be introduced, aud an Enactment regarding bankruptcy will also be dealt with.40 words
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Article75 1912-02-09 6 Artio Fox, employed as an agent of Mi. Alexander Fox, commission agent, of Kuala Lumpur, was charged on February 8 before Mr. Daly with criminal breach of trust in respect to 8100. Accused is alleged to have collected the money from Sohan Singh, a Sikh shop keeper of 25 Java75 words
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Article18 1912-02-09 6 The liahman tin output for January was 1,000 pienls, and the New Tambuu output 1115. 7; i piculs.18 words
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Article18 1912-02-09 6 Tho steamer Itajah of Sarawak, which arrived from Sarawak yesterday, encoimtcred very heavy seas on her voyage across.18 words
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Article20 1912-02-09 6 Rinderpest is still very bad in Kinta despite the strenuous efforts of the Veterinary Department to stamp out the disease.20 words
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Article22 1912-02-09 6 It is said that the Chinese coolies of Kainpar MS becoming very lawless and are more insolent than anywhere else in Kinta.22 words
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Article29 1912-02-09 6 Mr. G. H. Corse, Jr., has been appointed to succeed the late Mr. Tom Mackay. gene ral passenger agent of the' San Francisco overland route, with headi|uarters at Yokohama.29 words
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Article39 1912-02-09 6 A meeting will be held at the Chinese Hecreatiou Club, at H p.m. to-day, to discuss what steps should be taken to assist the Chinese lied Cross Society. All those who are interested are cordially incited to be present.39 words
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Article42 1912-02-09 6 The German mail steamers are now making Manila a port of call on their homeward trip. The Goeben is the first ship making the extra port, and instead of getting to Singapore on Sunday she is not due here till Monday forenoon.42 words
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Article53 1912-02-09 6 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., advise us that the output of tin from Hcawood Kstati for January was 110.18 piculs. of which 11.41 pictils was mined by the company and iiis.77 piculs by tributors. The estimated gross receipts, including tribute, are ?t',.l |i',. and the mining costs J.:;'.«>. leaving an estimated53 words
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Article60 1912-02-09 6 It is proposed to form a union of the old pupils of the Saint Joseph's institution, in connection with which then will be a in: t ing held at the Institution after the High Mass on Sunday next, at which the Brnthar Dirc__'r will preside. The membership will. for be60 words
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Article64 1912-02-09 6 For a big game licence, if i- >OI d to a person not resident within the Federated Malay States or the Straits Settlements, 1100 b charged for every head of big game ipecined in the licence. If issued to a person resident within the Federated Malay States or tinStraits Settlements.64 words
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Article63 1912-02-09 6 On inquiry at the offices of the lioyal (ieographical Society on .lanuary B, as to when the earliest news from Captain Scott regarding the n rail of his Antarctic expedition was likely io Ij.j leeeivid in Kcgland, a London News Ageuey representative was informed by Dr. J. Scott Keltic, the63 words
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Article71 1912-02-09 6 Two hostile gangs of llylams came into conflict at a wayau in Victoria Street ou Wtdnes day night an 1 fought. The police had to be eallid in and the combatants cleared out. tight men being arrested. Thaw appeared in the second police court yesterday, charged with participating in an71 words
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Article73 1912-02-09 6 The Malay States (In ides rillc team to India returned to Taipiug ou the evening of the tith iust. says the l'erak Pioneer. With the exception of Capt. Cargill none of the others have in any way distinguished them selves or justified their despatch to Meerut, the Indian Uisley. A73 words
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Article81 1912-02-09 6 Major H. Harry de Hamel, chief police officer, Penang, has obtained fourteen days' leave and left for Madras on the 7th iust. by tbc steamer Taroba. He will take a trip to Ootacamund where he will spend three or four days and then return to I'enang by the Taroba. During81 words
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Article96 1912-02-09 6 Messrs. M. Duncan, K. E. Lcssler, I*. E. Cobham, M. Maude and A. I,'. Morgan in Perak, and Messrs. H. A. Koek, A. Kox, D. Kussell, J. A. Russell, I{. P. Orey, Syed S. Alsagoff, T. A. Mauchip and S. Manscrgh in Selangor have been appointed liist class appraisers in96 words
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Article99 1912-02-09 6 The Malay Mail is told that Messrs. D. (i. Kobertson, Ltd., besides erecting three screw pilo wharves at Port Swettenliaiu, have secured the work of putting up a pier on wooilen piles. Tho latter is expected to bo completed within six mouths, ami this will relievo to some extent the99 words
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Article137 1912-02-09 6 In the first magistrate's court to day, six women— three nonias, two servants and a priestess wero arrai^ucl on two charges, namely, bciu<; adult occupauts of the same house or beiun in company with a jhisoii sulTcrini; from sniall-iiox; and failing to report the case. Chief Sanitary Inspector Mayhcw stated137 words
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Article432 1912-02-09 6 SOCIAL AND PERSON AL. Mr. C. S. Thane is the general manager of tho BmmJMM l'ara Rnbbat hst.itcs, Ltd., and not of the Mnini Crown Rnbber Kstati as has Ih'en statnl in connection with the formation of a Iliirma Itubber I'lanters AssiM'iation. Second Ki.Mit. D. Mac O. Black, Ist I:,,432 words
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Article105 1912-02-09 6 F .M.S. Appointmems. Amongst the I.M.S. appointments .111 nouneed by the (iazette are those of Mi. V. Lowiuger, well known in Taiping, as awiatMt superintendent of tiiunometrical blanch. from April 1 last, Mr. li. I-, flwiawi. who arrived nu December I~>. as assistant engineer, irrigation WOtka, K:ian. Mr. A. (i.105 words
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Article117 1912-02-09 6 A cbandti shop-keeper at Bataog Mrnar vayortad to the police at Mantin the burglary of ehaiidii and cash to the valuo of S'2.">o from the shop. The insix'ctor at Mantin having ascertained that the complainant was only man who was advanced by a wealthy cliaiidii shopkeeper117 words
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Article134 1912-02-09 6 The now issue of tlic; Din ctoiy of BajM kok and Si:im, ono of tho most admirably compiled anmi.ils of its kinil. has just been published from the li.ingkok Times Press, Ltd. It is actually BON than a directory it is a coiu|>rudiuiii of very useful kaowiedge134 words
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Article185 1912-02-09 6 A>MN|| the many wonderful illusions to be piVMiitecl l>y Mr. K.iyniuii'l during bia eagagaaaaat Mxt «nk it the Victoria Theatre, two of those ou the liist night's lu'ograiiiino are worthy of s]xii;il inontion. file first is liiionn .is N'tuh's Ark. TinAik is lapported, mil above the stage,185 words
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Advertisement113 1912-02-09 6 Obtainable at HftllfOl\ ROU^ «r« and KUdINoUN JOHN LITTLE v£ Felucca /f 8 AMQ Q0 LTD f p *yj >ffon c >««>■«"«• sr ran a ;!»•■> r'» l>* r-"vfcMj«a «i fci»*,.4* l-.b^wo*** *y To Those HOMEWARD BOUND. We have a large and varied selection of BAGS, TRUNKS, TRAVELLING RUGS, ETC.,113 words
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Advertisement196 1912-02-09 6 PROMINENT FEATURE FILMS in PROMINENT ARTISTES < OMBINKU WITH PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHIC ORIGINALITY \I!K OMIBISKn IN TMK Grand Change of Programme ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. To-Night I To-Nlght I I •2ml Show, 9.:50 to 11 p.m. THE MASTERPIECE. 5,:k.,..1. A Pathe Production of Great Merit. Novel in Theme, Story and Action, with196 words
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Advertisement12 1912-02-09 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page *> and on page H.12 words
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Article860 1912-02-09 7 The Military Precautions Needless. THE PROCEEDINGS PASS VERY PEACEFULLY. Mr. Churchill Defines Limits of Home Rule. Reoteh's Telegram. l.nndon. I'ebruary 8. Mi. t'limchlll and Sir Ivlward GaraM left for Belfast last night by dillereiit routes. Mr. I! dmoild and Mr. D.vliu have arrived Che inrunr has not reiDvered860 words
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Article57 1912-02-09 7 An Appeal to the Colonial Office. Bmamfa Teleoram. London, via Durban, February [h. a Briabaaa ataaaagi says some of the strikers arc resuming, and non Inionists arc unloading steamers. It is understood that the State Governor has communicated with Mr. II iieiurt. the Imperial Colonial Secretary57 words
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Article47 1912-02-09 7 Pessimism with Reference to Strike. Buiiu'i Ta&M&UL London, February To day— mcctiug of the Coal Conference adjourned without makiug any announcement, not even an indication if it will '■!e, but there is much pessimism as t < whathat the strike cau now be avertable 147 words
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Article14 1912-02-09 7 BbUTBB'I Tklkuram. London, February I'he Bauk rate of discount is per cent14 words
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Article34 1912-02-09 7 KeCTER'3 TkLMiiKAM. London, February 9. A British red crescent party of four doctors and three dressers leave Marseilles for Tripoli on I'ebruary 16. The Turkish aud Italian Gorernnwata have been informed.34 words
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Article38 1912-02-09 7 Recter's Telegram. London, February wires from Park that Professor Ciauchct baa reported to the Academic of Medicine that the famous remedy for syphilis known as "600. "has produced numerous deaths, which have been hushed up.Reuter - 38 words
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Article40 1912-02-09 7 Rf.ctkr's IBmue London, via Durban. February 8. A Melbourne message says there is heavy rain. Warner has complctly recovered and is allowed to practice at the nets, but it is unlikely that he will play in any match.40 words
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Article36 1912-02-09 7 Rioter's Tbleoram. London, via Durban, February 8. Brussels' messages say the Russian Sugar Delegates have consented to reduce, by 50,000 tons, their demanded export <juota. German's delegates arc referring the modification to Berlin.36 words
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Article90 1912-02-09 7 Rebellion Against the Governor. Redter's Telegram. London, February 8. Ranter wires from Lisbon that the natives of Timor have rebelled and tho governor has asked for a warship. Dn Ost.w.vtis( uk Li.ovn Tklkgkam. Berlin, February 8. It has been declared by the Dutch minister in the ChamberReuter - 90 words
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Article32 1912-02-09 7 Dbr ii.iwi.niih Lloyd Teleoram. Berlin, February s. The European press comment on the <p.iictiug remarks of the Kaiser, at the opcuiug of the Reichstag, respecting the peace of Europe.32 words
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Article35 1912-02-09 7 Kkutkk's Tflkgram. London, via Durban, February 8. It is anuounccd officially that Mr. Vaughau N.ish. Ah. As.|iiith's secretary, has been appointed vice-chairman of the Development Commission iv succession to Sir Francis llopwood.35 words
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Article1018 1912-02-09 7 HEADMASTERS REVIEW OF PAST YEARS WORK. Advice to Parents. Notwithstanding the heavy rain of yesterday afternoon the scholars of the AngloChinese Free School, in Cecil Strfet, mustered in full strength on the occasion of the annual prize giving and, with others present, learned of the good progress made1,018 words
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Article60 1912-02-09 7 Tho prices for the period from February 9 to 22, 1912, inclusive, of cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis arc as under: Per picul. Sheet and biscuit $265 Fine crepe 270 Best scrap in crepe form 260 Bark scrap in60 words
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Article351 1912-02-09 7 THE PREDOMINANCE OF COCONUT CULTIVATION. Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The annual general meeting of the Pulau Bulang Hubber and Irodncc Co., Ltd., was held iv Messrs. Evatt and Co.'s office to-day under the presidency of Mr. A. Dichn, Chairman of the company. The position of the company having351 words
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Article227 1912-02-09 7 Malay's Unsuccessful Claim For $10,000. An interesting insurance action has engaged Mr. Justice Innes at Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court, says the Malay Mail. From the Commercial luion Assurance Company, Ltd.. of Singapore, llaji Abdullah claimed the sum of $10,000 following a destructive fire that occurred at227 words
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Article398 1912-02-09 7 Extraordinary Midnight Outrage At Swatow. Writing from Swatow on January 29, the correspondent of tho Hongkong Daily Press says A midnight attack of a most unusual nature has been perpetrated on the house of Mr. Hance, the local taipan of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire. The attack, which398 words
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Article14 1912-02-09 7 A special dinner and dance will be given at I; iilks. Hotel to-morrow night.14 words
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Article93 1912-02-09 7 (From Oub Own Cobrkspondknt.) I'cnang, February H. The Straits Rubber Company have issued tho following particulars of crops and forward sales:— Crop for 1911 is 984,05.1 lb. of which 77:1, 19N were sold at a gross avorage of "is. I|A Thirty-six tons have been sold, deliverable three93 words
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Article54 1912-02-09 7 (From a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, February 9. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/6 1 per lb. sellers. The prico ol bost plantation rubber is quoted at 5/1 sellers. There were buyers at Jd.54 words
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Article538 1912-02-09 7 Company's Position at Close of First Year's Work. Mr. Brodie A. Clarke presided at the first annual meeting of the shareholders in the Taiping liubber Estates held at Shanghai, on January 29. Other directors present were Messrs. .1. Frost, T. Webster and Kuan Chun. Mr. A. S.538 words
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Article241 1912-02-09 7 Record Circulation During Last Year. The annual report on the work of tho Malayan agency of the British and Foreign Bible Society for tho year 1911 has been issued by Mr. B. I'urdy, tho acting agent, who points out that for the first time iv the241 words
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Article31 1912-02-09 7 Capt. Theodore Jackson Bldridge, of the Imperial Maritime Customs, Shanghai, was married in New York recently to Miss Hen. rictta Joy, daughter of tho lato Professor CA. Joy, of Columbia University.31 words
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Article120 1912-02-09 7 RUMOURED SCHEME TO REMOVE MR. ASQUITH. Lloyd -George to Lead the Commons. Ui i rn'l Tklki.kam. London, via Durban, I'ebruary S. Following up ihe Conservative rumours f Cabinet afcetaaiaaa, Mm MaMaM gtvaa prominence to v hat ii describes as the remarkable state nent of iN lobbyist t,, the120 words
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Article84 1912-02-09 7 MORE RUMOURS OF IMPENDING AGREEMENT. Lord Haldane on Special Mission. IJfctkk's Tklkgham. London. February 9. Lord Haldane, who had an audience with the King on Tuesday, li it (Of Berlin v ataf day. Ilis sudden departure is occasioning much speculation. The Daily Mail says it isooaaeeted witli84 words
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Article83 1912-02-09 7 AMERICAN REPLY TO GERMAN INQUIRY. Interference Would be Superfluous. Der Onuuncn Lloyd TBHIW Berlin. February H. The note from Washington in reply to the enquiry concerning America's attitude towards the situation in China, states that the Towers, according to reciprocal assurances, have -ci far respected CUu'l83 words
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Article82 1912-02-09 7 Lord Charles Beresford's Reception. Rkutku's Tklki.kam. London, via Durban, February H. Admirals Tirpitz, Mueller and Holiuann anil General Hecringen were quests of tin 1 bine at tho luncheon to Lord Charles Beresford. Dia Ostasiatiscur Lloyd Trleoram. Berlin, February 8. Lord Charles Heresford, in the course of an82 words
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Article42 1912-02-09 7 London, via Uurbau, February H. The Daily Mail's Sydney correspondent, says the Commonwealth is protesting to tho Admiralty concerning the condition of tho Australian S>|uadron. U is alleged that some of the vessels arc unlit and liable to breakdown.42 words
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Article46 1912-02-09 7 Kbgtkk's Tklkgkax. I..nclon, via Durban, February H. The Daily ChroafaJa miirnti its loraoMti and s.iys tho Irish Parliament will cuutrol excise, lint not ciistonis. Hence there will bo Irish iueiiilx-rs ;it \\\^tniinsti r, but tluy will not rote on temperance or licensing questions.46 words
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Article43 1912-02-09 7 Die Ostasiatisi'hk Lloyd Tklkokam. Berlin. !■'< binary 8. Tho (ii-ainl Duke Andrew has reported to the Czar his great satisfaction with tin- inception accorded him liy the Bmperor Francis Joseph. Reconciliation bet weeu tho courts of Russia, ■mil Austria is complete.43 words
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Letter83 1912-02-09 8 To the K.litor of th. Straits Times. Sir,—Will you kimlly allow me space in your Bap i. in relercncc to your corns |xmilriit s letter of tho sth inst., to state that ali papa relating to my late connection with the Mutual Store, Ltd., liangkok, are83 words
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Letter74 1912-02-09 8 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. sii. Re your correspondent's letter of the sth inst.. I would like to point out to you that Mr. (i I!. Taye'sconnection with the China Mutual Life Insmanc.eCompauy dates from IMB. He left us in April last to start aii'l n:anage the Mutual74 words
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Article321 1912-02-09 8 ISii; Crane Collapses on Railway Truck. I be tAoctSwettenhana eorreanaalaat of the Malay Mail writing on the 7th in.t.says: A s. lions mishap occurred at Port Swctteuham on Mun. lay night which fortunately did not result in "loss of life. A 10-ton crane on a railway321 words
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Article104 1912-02-09 8 0 l,s. 331 lbs. Anglo Sumatra. WUiST lbs. Dorian Ibw. Clmiy.— B4Ho Bute. ■'■•>; His. 'I.mali Merah. 880 lbs. I'augkattm. 88,000 lbs. Kirn i Malacca).— s,s3o lbs. Km an.— 8483 lb-. Batak Habit. .".,(i7l lbs. IJagau Serai.— s47B lbs. I'enaug Sugar Kstates.— i'J.'iHi Ib*. liubana.— ■H.."»oo lbs.104 words
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Article111 1912-02-09 8 The Hongkong Telegraph of February 1, says Meagre information has reached Hongkong as to a collision iv the West Hw in which lI. M. Torpedo boat No. M was conoerned. In the collision the torpedo boat which was mi patrol duty in the river had a111 words
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Article208 1912-02-09 8 Turpey and (iabell, tho jockeys, who arc 0B their way home to Australia, will return in time to me at Singapore in May. Tho I'ing I'ong championship prize competition of the Amateur Drawing Association will be held at tho Club House on Satin-day and Sunday, the 21th208 words
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Article339 1912-02-09 8 The Interport Matches. At the annual meeting of the Shanghai IJitk' Association, the chairtnin. Col. A.S.S. Harnes. announeeil thai the X.U.A. rulo that when aperture sights were used battle sights inti-t rciimin ti\e<l ou the litle, would be brought into force in Shaujjiai with effect [orin Miuch 1.339 words
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Article220 1912-02-09 8 Panic Caused on Steamer by an Escaped Cobra. NVw Vorlc despatch of .lanuary 15 wys ln the long voyage from Calcutta to this port the crew of a German stf amer have lived in deadly terror of a cobra. The mortal character of the reptile's bite was vividly220 words
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Article154 1912-02-09 8 At half-past eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, says the N. C. Daily News of January a military execution took place in the country immediately to the back of Sicawci Hoad. The crime which had called for the capital sentence was cither embezzlement or squeeze," thu man,154 words
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Article53 1912-02-09 8 A lu^rettabli- incident is reported from I'anuanori'. tuiys a Madras despatch of February 1, where a sepoy on guard at the armoury shot at two men who had failed to Einswcr his challenge, one of the men being killed and tin- other wounded. Both turned jut to be sepoys of53 words
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Article804 1912-02-09 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 9, 1912. Mossib. Lyall and E^att, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn Value. Bayers. Sellers. 2/- Allagar 3/1J 3/10 2/. Options 1/1 1 '.i 1 Anglo-Java fi/6 7,6 1 Anglo-Johore 7/6804 words
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Advertisement32 1912-02-09 8 Do you like Whisky P THEM TRY Buchanan's Royal Household. There is no better on the market. Garner, Qutlch Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. liattcry Head, Singapore. Telephone 881. J6V r> 932 words
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Advertisement12 1912-02-09 8 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc12 words
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Advertisement360 1912-02-09 8 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. Losing Weight by the Pound "Under Weight," a condition of ill- health, fibown your asirimiJative powers i are decreasing. WATERBURY S METABOLIZED COD360 words
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Advertisement193 1912-02-09 8 Baffles Hi Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, February 10. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid vcrandbb. Koblauiant With management, Fronch kitchen and attendance as in the Cncjt L'atuj'jii Restaurants. Manager O. Fcraudy, lato from tho Grand Hotel, Paris Saigon, Theatrical soasou (f.-om October193 words
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Advertisement150 1912-02-09 8 H. LAZARUS, CONSULTING OPTICIAN, 8, Battery Road iFirtt Floor). t|i: 'JTr, tjL Hr^^^^L- Uaig^iMßie^Li SCHOOL CHILDREN. All parents ought to hive their children's eyes examiutd to ascertain whether vision is perfect. The school period of life impoßeh great activity upon tho Eyen, then tore if Optical defects exist much distress150 words
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Advertisement285 1912-02-09 9 WREXHAM BEER Ace of Clubs BRAND. British Beer Brewed in a British Brewery. GJVE IT A TRIAL. Sole Agents > PATERSON, SIMONS CO.. LTD. HARVEY'S WHISKY Ji good Seoted at a reasonable price. $12-5O per case, including duty. Ask for Chop "R. V." SOLE AGENTS: Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. Far285 words
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Advertisement717 1912-02-09 9 BTEAMER BAILINGB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Ronte Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Franciaoo to all Points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Burope. Operating the New 21,000 ton Triple Screw Turbine Linen Shinyo Maru" "Tenyo Maru and Chlic Maru,"717 words
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Advertisement451 1912-02-09 9 Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s Royal Mail Steamship Line. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Vu China. Japan, Canada and tbi Unitbd States. Ronte from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagaiaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe. Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. R M.S. "Emprecs of India") Twin screw R.M.S."Bmpre« of Japan" R.M.S. Empress of China"]451 words
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Advertisement539 1912-02-09 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Tho undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en ronte. FLEET Tons Commander Japam 6,018 A. Stiwaet Guoobt Apoab 4,600 8. H. Bilson Abbatooh Apoab 4,600 O. F. Hudson539 words
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Advertisement433 1912-02-09 10 INSURANCEGREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE, Board off DlPMtom O. A. Dkkrigk, Esq., Chairman. A U. Faib, Esq., Managing L'lreotor. Pbtbb Kowlii, m.b., 0.h., Chitf Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. A. D. Allan B«j. Tow Noam Pam, Esq. O*a Soon Tbb, Esq. KhooSiam Ta«,433 words
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Advertisement365 1912-02-09 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE IBBUMNOE COMPANY OF MMDA. HITAMISMD 1883. S.S.O. Inturanoa in Foroe, over |45,000,000.00 New Builnau, 1910, ever.. M,540,C00.C0 Large Nat Surplus above liabilities (or Reserve and all outstanding claims. Diroot Qovernment Saperrision Cash Loans, Setilomente, etc., made locally. Polieiea aro WORLD WIDH." J. H. EVANS, Manager, Sooth Eastern365 words
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Advertisement532 1912-02-09 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK 8F INDIA. AUSTRALIA AHD CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in MAW Shares ol 420 eaoh M 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,026,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200,000 BAWKHUS. Bank of England. Tho London City Midland Bank, Ltd. National Baak ol Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Acoounia532 words
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Advertisement499 1912-02-09 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INBURANCE CO.. LTD MO. IT AND 68, KLING sTRBBT. ■itablishod 1907. Capital paid op 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COUBT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tarn Taos Joor 6. Sn Ku Jam 3. Nam Kirn Saxo T. Tao Hoo Lai 8, Laow Obia Hbno499 words
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Advertisement1386 1912-02-09 10 SALES BY AUCTION. Auction Sale Ot VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ANO EFFECTS. PLANTS. ETC.. At 21. Sophia Road, On Saturday, February tO, at 2 p.m. Ccroprißing. Diniog tables, bentwood chairs. Dinner wagons, a'ui<iiraun, dressing tablos fitted ewing mirrors, washetands, bras, rail bedsto^d-i, rattan chairH and tables, gramophone and records, writing tablet1,386 words
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Article938 1912-02-09 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The time of year is approaching when the streets of towns become habitually slippery both for horses and for mechanical vehicles, writes a correspondent in The Times. For the purpose of overcoming the danger of slipping and skidding, there aro placed938 words
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Article126 1912-02-09 11 A romance of the Russian penal settlement on >a:;h.il;rn Island, north of Japan, has had a happy ending. A Russian count and his young wile were deported to the island in 1887 for political offences. The count died before reaching the island. The countess bore a child, a girl, on126 words
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Advertisement454 1912-02-09 11 WOLSELEY The Car of Refinement and Reliability." IT IS THE RESULTS, in the hands of private acers, that account for the enormous Snln SOie demand for Wolroloy cars, that is compelling 9Vim Mmm^mtm m the expansion of the works by the erection Anant* I ngenws of now Bhopg by the454 words
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Advertisement43 1912-02-09 11 Croup. If your children aro subject to attacks of croup, watch for the first symptom, hoarsc--1)1—. (iiw CliaiiilH-rlain's Cough Komi-dy as coon .is Urn child breomes hoarse airl tho attack may be \vimle<l off. For sale by all 1 >i-iu n.sarics and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement297 1912-02-09 11 TRADE I :^M I MARK. CARRIAGE AND RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. ffci. it- ~"Vs*§» )t /NUJIm fc& fiflA Ifeltt-RIM Fo«I/ 2 'R,ms felXTftN ForI"R, ms Use Dunlop Quality, It ie the Beet Stooke always on hand. Suppliers to the Trade only. Particulars and estimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses297 words
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Advertisement67 1912-02-09 11 H. L. GOGH LAN AND COMPANY. Auctioneers, Valuers and Surveyors. NO. 6, RAFFLES PLACE. VALUATIONS of Real and Personal Property for sales, Mortgage and Estate Duty AUCTIONS conducted of Land, House Property, Furnitnre and other effects. ESTATE MAN \GKMRNT and COLLECTION of RENTS under supervision of experienced Staffs KCBBBR AUCTIONS67 words
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Advertisement725 1912-02-09 12 A REMARKABLE CEMENT IRON PRESERVATIVE Dr. Roth's INERTOL Will Revolutionise Methods of Protecting Cement and Iron against the Action of Water and Atmospheric Moisture. YOUR INQUIRIES ARE SOLICITED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. FRENCH OR ENGLISH LESSONS. I French lady, Cambridge certificate, desires tr> give private lessons. Apply to Teacher,725 words
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Advertisement487 1912-02-09 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Ontbrie Co., Ltd. 1-4 o HOUSEB TO LET. "Bratbay" No. 15, Gilatead Road. In excellent condition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W. Ha&enden, 47, The Arcade. 612 v HOUSES487 words
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Advertisement404 1912-02-09 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to tbe Manager, The Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 191 n MOTOR BOAT FOR SALE. For sale, 18 ft. motor boat, 6 H.P., twin cylinder. Apply Cylinder, c/o Straits Times. 8-2 14-2 COMPOUND HOUBES FOR BALF. No. 75, corner of Bras404 words
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Advertisement612 1912-02-09 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS. Bovsrntcent end Municipal Contractor! Telephone No. 421. 108 109. Market Street. GLENEALY PLANTATIONS. LTD. NOTIDE AS TO CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS. Notice is hereby given, that the Transfer Books of this Cciupany will be closed from the 14th to tbe 2 let instant, both612 words
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Advertisement306 1912-02-09 12 ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON HIRE RON $10 Per Month. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD." E. tO. HOTEL. PENAHG The best and the most frequented Hotel in tbe Island, and CRAG HOTEL Tbe only Sanatorium in tho Straits, ARI THI BRANUHIB OF RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. ***** NOTICE to306 words
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Miscellaneous227 1912-02-09 12 Straits kitties. ADVERTISEMENT KATEri.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at tbe prepaid rate of tl per (oar lines for one or two insertions. Notices cf Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding (our lines, tl each insertion For p.p.o. oards, on page 0, la. Inch Soali Ratis are227 words
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