The Straits Times, 29 June 1912

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.913 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JUNE 29. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTB.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 157 1 Bk r^^ u9 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. I KATZ BRO&, LTD. SALE Commences July 8. K AHN SYSTEM OF REINFORCED CONCRETE 1 SC. THE TRUSSED CONCRETE STEEL COMPANY). "I>*l^. 4-OQjrHQO sqvare feet of- .1 1 «SBBH''Mi^l HY-RIB WAS LSED IX THE CONSTRDCTION OF THE EXTENSION TO THB GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL, COLOMBO. See
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    • 193 1 ROBINSON CO., SINGAPORE, Complete House Furnishers. ROLL TOP WRITING DESKS. Writing bed lined Green baize, or "Gloride" 4/j| ap|ll 2D}))))}j}l*»~*j /f-s Boards. Hight lower drawer partitioned. tfß^a iKiMiißlWli^^^MHK Wood or Brass drawers Pulls to drawers which *"k I made in 3 Parts for easy transport. Solid Teak ■J^jjjßf^"' R 185
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    • 10 1 DUMINY CO. CHAMPAGNE AOAMBON. GILFILLAN MO CO., LTD SOLI AOSNTS
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  • 1549 2 HOW MEAT WAS CONVOYED TO SMITHFIELD. Police Protect Vans. London dockers were taken by surprise yesterday, states a home paper of May 28. Dy an arrangement which some of the leading firms at Smithtield Market had made over night, police protection was secured for toe unloading of Tassels
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 146 2 'Kepler' Solution (TRADE MARK) (OF COD LIVER OIL MALT EXTRACT) §A Ton ic= Food for Body H.nd Bruin Many a constitution on the verge of ruin has recovered its former robustness assisted by the remarkable restorative powers of 'Kf.pler' Solution. Many a life threatened with consumption has been saved by
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    • 10 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Wooda' Great Peppermint Core.
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    • 561 2 THE RESTORATION OF LOST HEALTH. BCIENCE S SUPREMEST FORCE EXPLAINED. "I'd give anything if I eouM feel really «aU again!" MpßaljT a day or two aga a well-know* man •Her*) these words at his rtnb to tk* writer. A little while after, one of tbe most charming and beautiful women
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    • 250 2 It you with to keep the Rubber Trees Healthy TRY CARBOLINEUM PLANTABIUW SCHACHT. For Killing Fungus (see No. 9, Vol. IX, of the Agricultural Bulletin"), Parasites, Beetles, Ants and other Enemies of the Rubber Trees AND FLOBAEVIT For Disinfecting and Freeing the more delicate parts of the Rubber Trees as
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  • 760 3 AUTHORITATIVE REFUTATION 01 SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS. The Presidency and Loans. I Mr. C. H. Lee writes to the Honf>kon| I papers from the Chinese Club in that colon; I under date June 10, as follows I With reference to the allegations whicl I have been given publicity
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  • 243 3 The Sugar and Teak Trade of Last Year. The Java C'ultuur Maatechappy reports that 1911 has been a favourable year. A total production of 621.128 piculs sugar was obtained, which was realised at an average price of fl.B 26 per picul, against a cost price of U.5'83 per
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 569 3 MAKE YOUR MONEY BUY ITS UTMOST We offer you the smartest styles for present wcai in "Elcho Soft Felt HatS in Brown, Drab, Slate or Black. Prices fiem 3 6 each. 3^^^ "ELCHO" SHiRTS made iWFral n the LATEST STYLES. f^^\ s I -prj H Very comfortable, good looking and
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    • 40 3 Partial Paralysis Benefited. Persona troubled with partial paralysis are often very much benefited by masaa^iDg tin- affocted parts thoroughly when applying Chamberlain's I'uiu Balm. The liniment also riluvcs rheumatic pains. For sale by all 1 Ji.-1'i us*) ils a Dndealers.
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    • 299 3 I AGeneration I of Mothers Has Endorsed CuticuraSoap A generation of mothers has found no •oap so well suited for cleansing and purifying (lie skin and hair of infants and children as Cutirura Soap. Its absolute purity and refreshing fragrance alone are enough to recommend it above ordinary skin soaps.
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    • 167 3 New Life for the Invalid. Rla,si u promotes a d-licious r.i-ling of 111I II |M~l|l||| and ir.rreas.-d »italit r And you can miu.llv mmwii filing stronger and atronß-r a, »ou t.-»ke vo,,r inrarnis day by day. Over io doctors recomnKud "\S im-arnia. Will v,.« y lit ont buttle? Can be
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 640 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. Rg? O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA. ADBN, BGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issnrd for China Ooast, Persian Gnif, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will loavo Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1912 Omtaard (for China.) Delta Ju'y
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    • 662 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly agrvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, nnder mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed am constructed, and are fitted with all
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    • 713 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Beraerah, Tringgana Birot, Semerak, Baobo, Kelantan Baagnara Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon. KobMmai, B»ndon. Umnu Cbumpon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Dut OaptPtun S p.m. a. a. REOANG JuiM 30 Will not oall at Pahang, Benerah and 1
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    • 530 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD OCUTICH MHPfaMlMhnrtmes iuu man. Combined Servloe. The steamers of these Companies maintain a egular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are doapatobed fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon direct
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    • 625 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Rorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The iMt and well known mail steamers of thiH Company sail fortnightly (rom Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connect ing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vena) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore. HongkoDg,
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    • 1029 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD (Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government). New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai. From nod to Trkwtc and Von T <*, calling st Port Said, Snei, Adeo, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai, and at Pecang on the homeward voyage. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. Doe to arrive on or about
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    • 594 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD. APCAR LINE OF BTEAMERS. The undermentioned mail steamers of tbe ibove Lino maintain a regular service between Calontta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route. FLEET Tons Commander Japan 11 8,018 L.Y. Aecbdbacoh Gbboobt Afcab 4,601' J. B.
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    • 570 5 STEAMER SAILINGSCANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. S Royal Mall Steamship Una. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUROPE Vu Cbiva. Jaraa, Camaj>a *»d thi CXITBD BTITBS. Roate from Hongkong, via Shanghai Magasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe. Yokohama, Viotoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Bmt rosp of India" Twin screw aM.S.-BmpresaofJ.pan" f^« R.M.8. Bmprew of
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    • 555 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8 S CO. LTD. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S H CO. LTD. BITWIU Fi>err.«ntl« (Perth), North West Australian Ports, Java and SingapojM. Recn!»r Fortnightly sai!ir>gs belweci Singapore and tti«'<. u Australia, calling Java (M induct ment offora), Derby, Kinn f Honed (Port for tbe
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    • 302 5 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of PAWNBROKERS' UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. On Monday, July 1, at 10 a.m Om Thursday, Jolt 4, at 10 a.m. Jewellery, consisting of Wntcbo*, Chains, Diamond King Broocboß, Ear tirgs. Bracelets, Chinese and Malay Goid Ornaments, etc. On view from Jone 78, 1912. POWELL CO., Auctions rs.
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    • 132 6 The Sign 'iplPtU^lfe The Best Quality in Brandy f^ MARTELL'S^W BLUE SILVER LABEL. (jbjjvTo fay that a Brandy is better thar. i\!=»rtell ll^|w Wn is an empty boast— to beat Martcll for fj^i^3 ifiM Quality a frank impossibility. L^L*. I i Obtainable' from all Dealers. CONOLITE FLOORING AND DECKING Highly
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    • 243 6 DO YOU RECOGNIZE That the daily me of an Antiteptio Mouth Wvh is an IMPORTANT DUTY not to be overlooked, (or the aimp'e reason, tbat particles of (nod arciimDlale in the cavities and interatioe. of the teeth, thereby caaaing FERMENTATION which eventually leads to decay. ALKADBNT is an Antiseptic Month
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    • 279 6 The Successful European Remedy -Wonderful Results in Most Stubborn Cases! TO THE PUBUC. TO FHYFICUNS. Plow dmineniOi STOMAI.IX from the Pt>,«ici»in HwMa STOMAI.IX hay, hoM of compound! rrriuriil br irre< on- n n m < l.i „,,<-- mI>I" laymen and atlvertited ai coniun tci^l C,n inln. Cistnl.'. .n.l I venmre.
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  • 105 7 FIXTURES Saturday, June jq High Water. 1C.57 a.m 9 61 p.m. Singapore Oolf Club diooer. Sunday, June 30. High Water. 11.80 a.m., 10 29 p.m. Opening of Portuguese Obaroh. Monday, July 1. High Water, 0.12 p.m., 1 1.4 p.m. Singapore Court of Appeal. Ayer Panas meeting, 8
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  • 181 7 To-Dit. Malacca, Port Swettonham and Penang Rlang 8 pm Penang and Calcutta C. Apcar Bpm Penang and Calcutta Lai Sang Bpm Hongkong, Amoy anJ Swatow Seang Bee Bpm Pfnarjg Hong Bee Bpm Hongkong and Shanghai Koeibir 4pm Batavia. Samarang, Ssorabaya, Port Darwin, Thursday la., Brisbane and Sydney
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  • 152 7 The Ilud. Ot-rinviman stuamor D rfflioeer I left li >nuk' n>; at 1 p.m. on VWloesJay, tjit 28th ins., and m^y be expected to trriw brre on Monday morning, tlic Ist proximo. She will prubab' be 3«spatched for Earopo the ■imc cvinii.g at 6 p.m. The P.
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  • 408 7 Latest Arrivals. Sen Belle, F.M.S. Oi»t. y»cht 400 tom, 42 crew 125 h.p. Nacotlab, June 28. From 1 Kuar,t»u,Junf27. L.ft for P. Swettenham, 8 June 29. Dovanha, l'.rit. -tr 47N.1 tons. I'jpt Hiek<-y, June '28 From Bombay, June IS. O.c. mail and p. P. O. Coy. For ShaDgbai,
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  • 97 7 Wharves at which Vesseb arc Kerthed To-Da>. T4NJONO PAOAK Bast Wuur Bw»- s i Mew. Bast W. Sacnoa No. 1- L'jioa, Lai Sang. Sbssrs WHAar -N.I. TTeo Pao. Maim W Sboi No.'^—T.tsta, Itola, Kotber. I—o.I—0. Apcar. i I r..k ?—Pa'oo. t—Seang Bee, Heimdal.
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  • 263 7 Finance Commerce. IXOHANfII SneAPou, Jon 39 1113 OaLoaooa— Bank 4 mlt 1/4^ Demand 2/4* Private mya 3/4fl n>/« Mi, Oa Gaaaua-T— Bank d/d 1884 Private ln|i« Wi\ 1•» PB4HOB— Bank d/d 204 Private 8 n/l 109 laou— Beak T. T. 174| Private Md/s 176 J a BoHMoae— Bank d/d 18%
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 146 7 I woe 3| Value 10 10 Belt* Ti» 10 10 Bruan* 10 10 Kanakd 41 41 Kioto 41 41 Lal»t Minet 5/. Pahan»< Cooml 41 41 Penelulen 41 41 Pmiinu B«hro £1 Ml Pnninjj Luna 10 10 Bahmao Hjd 41 41 Rahman Tn 41 41 Bambataa Bayer*. B«Uert 2M
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    • 551 7 Inoe 3 Vuue Bnjo-i 83 tort S/- Allaaar 3/8 2/IC* ,2/- 8/- Anglo-Malay 18/10* 15 It fi. a). Batons Ifalaka 2/6 2,8 41 41 Batn Cavea 12 6.0 18.0.0 41 41 Bato Tiga 2.17.0 37 6 41 41 Bakit Kajang 2.7.6 2.12.7* 41 41 Bakit Ldntanjt 4.1 fl 4.0.6
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    • 111 7 Iwne 5 Value Bayers Sollen 41 41 ileclrio Tmmwaji 8,6 8/8 10 10 Fraaer Neare 61.C0 63.00 100 Howartb Krakiae CO.OC 100 7% Pnt 92.60 97.M 100 10t K»ti Bro, Ue*. 180.00 100 100 8% Ono. Pref. nom 10 10 Uajnwd k Co, 30.00 100 100 K. Hmigiwet liaOO
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    • 43 7 Buyers Solicit Howarth Brakine 1900,000 par Riley. Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 2j Singapore Hleotrie Tramways 6% 4860.00 C Spore Municipal 6 11,878.000 nom. P"»ets Selleri Spore Monieipal 4(% of 1907 11,800,000 7% Spore Municipal 4i% of 1909 11,000,000 10%pm Spore Mnnioipal 1602,900 ru
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    • 54 7 I've an affoction," said the youth, Tin: mai it v tl l'.tir.'.i, ooy 11 Thin in (-o Haddnn, Mr. Soooket, But M i wil! j nup for joy I Ho stain iLcnd rt'u il-' Great Pdppcrmiot Cu'o Shu frll opon liik breast. Be hraod Inmw'f "It'a only an Affjcli jo
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    • 435 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. July I.—At salt room, unredeemed p!edK<"», at 10. July 2. —At saleroom, freebqld boildiog land at Cavaaagb Road, etc., at 2 80. Joly 2 —At saleroom, v»!u\b'f freehold land and building froDting Cuppi^o Road, etc., at 2.80. ,1-ily B.—At No. 8, Rbffl»B Quay, annemoe able
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    • 179 7 ffioer Wobaeeo 1 "SPRINGBOK" Finest Quality Genuine Magaliesberg Tobacco MAKOrACTCBBD IN THB Transvaal. In 4-oz. linen bags, qn AJQ OBTAINABLM AT Uld JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD.. Per Ba ROBfNSON ft CO.. I KATZ BROS.. LTD.. I WHITEAWAY. LAIDLAW ft CO.. LD. A RARE OLD GENUINE LIQUEUR COGNAC. Vintage 18S8 Authentique.
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    • 53 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. HAVE YOU SEEN OUR PICTURES TO-NIGHT'S NEW PROGRAMME CONTAINS The Female of the Species, I,OCO ft. Biograph (A PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAGEDY). Just Like A Woman, 1,000 ft. Biograph. grYOULD YOU CALL IT CAPRICIOL'SNESS?). Gnumoht Graphic, No. 22. Telephone No. 1118, Beseb Boil. K. H* 1
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  • 21 8 Rkistow. On June 29, at 7, Penang Lane, Singapore, Christina Bristow. Funeral will leave her residence at 4.15 p.m. to-day.
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  • 1124 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JUNE 29. THE STAND AT LADYSMITH. Whatever may have been the reasons for Sir George White's long and brilliant defence of Ladysmith against the pick of the Boer army, we may be sure that they were such as a brave soldier could act upon without feeling
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  • 20 8 The points raised at the trial of Julos Paul de Boseck will be considered by a Fall Court on Monday.
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  • 21 8 Mr. H. Lazarus, the well-known consulting optician, returns to Singapore on Monday and re-opens his consultation rooms at s Battery Road.
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  • 32 8 Foot and mouth disease having appeared at Batu Kawan Estate no cattle are allowed to be taken into or removed out or moved about within Mukim IS Southern district of Province Welieslej.
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  • 17 8 The returns from Serandah Hydraulic Tin mine for May are as follows: 87.29 piculs, estimated profit «:i,696.91.
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  • 28 8 The estate in Perak of tho late Towkay Leons Fee is estimated to be about one million dollars. Government comes in for a legacy duty of nearly 180,000.
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  • 28 8 It has been suggested that the lamp and telephone posts in the Oopeng and Tambun Roads bo shifted further back owing to the motor-bus traffic on these roads.
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  • 27 8 It is understood that the French Cabinet has adopted in principle the creation of an Under .Secretaryship for the Merchant Marino attached to the Ministry of Marine.
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  • 36 8 In the King's Bench Division on June 5, Mr. Justice Scrutton decided that operating upon a certain penny in tho slot machine tnstitutod a game of skill as it consisted catching a ball in a cup.
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  • 42 8 In order to avoid being frequently asked to produce his season ticket, Mr. F. Newton, of Hitchin, a holder of se.tson tickets for about twenty years, has had this year's ticket photographed on postcards, which hj has distributed to the railway official*.
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  • 38 8 Sir Newton Moore, Agent-General for Western Australia, has opened a fund for the relief of the relatives of the persons who perished with the steamer Koombana. A very promising response to his appeal for subscriptions has been made.
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  • 42 8 The Bombay health report of June 20 shows 428 deaths from uliolera in the city during the past week. Two Europeans died from it the previous day. The epidemic is quite phenomenal, and great precautions are being taken to stamp it oat.
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  • 53 8 In another column will be found the advortlsement of the Straits Rickshaw Company, who, in addition to their new rickshaws now plying for hire, have opened a garage at 73, Bras Basah Road, when a supply of cars of various makes, including the E.M.F. and other popular types, is available
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  • 53 8 Readers, says Dr. Lock in the Tropical Agriculturist, may be interested to know that the single old llevea tree at Heneratgoda, which ha already yielded 240 lbs. of dry rub ber in three years (1909-ltfllK has again surpassed all previous records with a yield of 17 lbs. for the month
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  • 56 8 MacLeod of MacLeod, writing to Tho Times, on the state of affairs in St. Hilda, says "If anyone is kind enough ever again to send supplies to St. Kilda, 1 hope they will not include, as on this occasion, port, brandy, and whisky, which are not, as yet, thank God,
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  • 46 8 Three Chinese were arrested in Moulmein Road yesterday and charged with counter feiting ten-cent pieces. A number of the alleged false coins and an instrument iP counterfeiting were found in their possessiuu. They were brought before Mr. David, acting second magistrate, to-day, aud remanded in custody.
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  • 48 8 The following changes in Army stations are amongst those notified for June:— E. Kent 11., 2ud Battalion, Siugapore, for Wellington, Madras R. lanis. Fus.. Ist Battalion, Tientsin for Secunderabad D. of Corn. L. 1., 2nd Battalion, BloemfonteiM for Hongkong York L. 1., Ist Battalion, Houg kuuj, for Singapore.
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  • 53 8 Owing to indisposition Madame Agiualda was unable to fulfil her engagement at the Victoria Hotel as advertised, last week, and the management of that establishment have engaged Madame Jeanne Bascans, vocalist, late of the Jardiu de Paris, to sing for a short season, commencing to-night, in conjunction with tho usual
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  • 77 8 On the petition of John K. Kermode, farmer, at Douglas, Isle of Man, an order was issued by the Deemster against Edward Ker nish, sixteen, to compel him to complete his year's service as a farm servant. The petition was brought under an Act of 1660 which provides that a
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  • 78 8 In connection with a recent affray between rival clans of coolies on Pulau liukuui, in the course of which a man died of injuries to his spleen, two men havo been tried in the Disttict Court. Tho charge was of voluntarily causing grievous huit but his Worship, Mr. Firmstone, convicted
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  • 93 8 At tht: resumed inquiry into the loss of the Titanic Mr. Bruce Isinay declared that he was simply a passenger on board the vessel, and had had nothing whatever to do with matters of navigation, although he admitted that Captain Smith handed to him the warning message concerning ice. Mi.
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  • 123 8 On and from July 1, 1912, the sender of a British Postal Order, whether made payable in tho United Kingdom or elsewhere (except Canada,) may increaso its value by an amount uot exceeding sd. by uilixiuK Federated Malay States pontage stamps not exceeding three in numOfcr to the face of
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  • 410 8 Tbo Siamese Minister left London on June I for Bangkok on leave. Lady Sykes, who had been judicially separated from her husband {Sir Tat ton Sykee) since 1899, died on June 3. Brigadier (ieueial A. J. Whitacre Allon leaves Colombo for Java and Singapore in August with
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  • 66 8 The ordinary general meeting of the Straits Trading Compacy, Ltd., was held at Collyer Quay, yesterday Ml rim.'U. uiukr tho presidency of the Hon. W. W. Cook. Tho report aud accounts as presented were p;iss< I, the payment of a dividend of 81 aud a bonus of
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  • 126 8 In connection with the synthetic rubber scare at home, the Times of C'ejlon, of Juno 20, has the following telegram: Prof. Perkins' synthetic rubber discovery is occasioning widespread interest and icommented upon in the leading journals. The promoting company, it is understood, is in course of construction and
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  • 138 8 The following notifications appear in tho Government Gazette of June M: His Excellency the Governor has appointed Mr. P. J. Sproule, barrister-at law, to act temporarily as a Judge of the Supreme Court, with etlect from July 1, MU; the lion. A. R. Adams, advocate and solicitor
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  • 167 8 The oxoollenco of the pictures bas ensured a plentiful patronage at the Alhaitibra cinematograph tii.s week. Laughter and lightsouieucss have been the keynotes of tho entertainment and the fantasies ol the tihu* did inlinite credit to their iniiktr^. Tim change notified for to night is moro to
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    • 198 8 GINS. ENGLISH. Sackville's Old Tom Gin. Coutts' Superior Old Tory Gin. Coutts' Unsweetened Gin. Coate's Plymouth Gin. DUTCH. HulstUamp s Geneva. Lucas Bols Superior Geneva. Caldbeck s Geneva (Horsehead Brand). WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FROM CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., Tiffin Room. COLD TIFFIN SERVICE from Monday, July t.
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    • 242 8 IF YOU ARE ON THE LOOK-OUT A BOO D VARIETY PROGRAMME TRY THIS I INTEREST INO ENTERTAINMENT BUBTAINED THROUGHOUT By the following Pictures IN '2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 P.M. MOTOR BOAT COM XT I TIM AT IRBMCO 1 912. THE REVOLT OF THE PEASANTS. Holland sche Film, taken from
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    • 13 8 Latest advertisement* of the day appear on page 7 and on page 11.
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  • 225 9 SKILFUL FIGHTING BY BRYAN PARTY. A Revolution Against Millionaire Control. KaOTBB's Tklkoram. London. June 28. There has been a further trial of strength In tho Democratic convention at Baltimore, between Mr. Woodrow Wilson and Mr. Champ Clark, which resulted in a victory for the former by f>H9 to
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  • 106 9 ANOTHER GREAT SLAUGHTER OF TURKS. Italian Losses Small as Usual. Hbdtbr's Teleurah. London, Jane Wk There has been fierce fighting at Buchain. The Italians at dawn supported by artillery attacked six thousand Turks entrcnrhi 1 at Sidi Siil Bfli ii >ye them out of the trenches, five
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  • 96 9 SCANDALOUS ASSAULT ON PRIME MINISTER. Assailant Roughly Handled. Kkcters Trlkoram. London, June 28. At a private reception, at Queen Anne's (.ate a finffragette addressed Mr. Asquith and Kdfced him by the coat and shook him. Thereupon she was turned out, and complains that she was nearly killed wheu Hung
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  • 88 9 The Revolt of British Lady Helps. Kbctbb's Teleorah. London, June 28. Countess Desart presided at a demonstration of ten thousand in Albert Hall organised by tho Servants' T ix Registers Defence Association. The meeting resolved to refuse to comply with the Insurance Art. A non political meeting
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  • 54 9 Rbotek'h Tblkqkam. London, June 28. The Mesopotamia contract has been withdrawn owing to conditions imposed by tho Minister of Public Works. It had bocn secured by Sir John Jackson and Co. and the amount was four millions sterling, tho work being an important section of Sir John Willcocks'ii
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  • 78 9 Lord Roberts and the Native Rising Story. Rbotbb's Tblbobam. London, June 28. LordiKoberts, in a letter to The Times, says Mr. Mason is unwittingly doing on injustice to the militasjr reputation of a distinguished soldier in saying that Sir George White re mained at Ladysmith on a
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  • 45 9 Battle Ends in Death of the Leader. fUirrEß'd Tblbobam. London, Jane 2H. A Havana message nays the rebel leader Esminoz and a hundred followers have been killed in a battle at Mieara and the Government hopes this will end the trouble in Cuba.
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  • 80 9 Kbdtbr's Tbleobam. London, June 28. The situation in Albania is regarded at Constantinople with considerable anxiety. The deserters are mostly Albanians, but they were apparently actuated by strong political discontent. They resent particularly the interference of the Committee of L'nion and Progress in the la*t elections and
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  • 31 9 Km run's Tblsqram. London, Jane 29. The death of Mr. Enoch Edwards. Labour M.P. fer Hanley, is announced. The death of the well known cricketer Bonnor is announced from Sydney.
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  • 21 9 Reuter's Telegram. London, Jane 23. Their Majesties are visiting Bristol, where the King has knighted the Lord Mayor.
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  • 55 9 Dbb Ostasiati.hche Lloyd Tkleoram. Berliu, June 27. The airship Victoria Luise, with twelve passengers, made a ten hours' journey from Hamburg, pairing Heligoland, Norderney, Borkum. and Wilhclmshavcn, and landed safely at Hamburg. Berlin, Jane 29. The airship Schwaben was destroyed at Dusgcldorf by a squall. The gastank exploded
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  • 72 9 Deb Ostamatischr Llotd Telrqra*. Berlin, June 24. It is stated that tho Norddeutscher Lloyd and Hambrug Amcrika linos will shortly receive permission to convey emigrants from Emden. They will also establish a monthly cargo service from Emden to ports in Eastern Asia. A report has been received from
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  • 52 9 Dbb Ohtasiatiscbr Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, June 28. M. Snsnnoff will be present at the Czar's interview with tho Kaiser. It is stated that tin re is no foundation for the rumour expressed in the Russian papers that proposals for a new alliance between the two Powers will
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  • 20 9 Dkii Ostasiatischs Lloyd Tklkorax. Berlin, Jane 28. The announcement that M. Isvolsky is to be transferred is denied.
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  • 26 9 Dkk OsTASMfiHcm Lloyd Tklkokam. Berlin, Jane 28. Tho torpedo-boat 97, while on a trial run, went ashore at Bruesterost, but was an ditmaged.
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  • 99 9 At Tientsin on June 12, as the result of a brawl concerning tho price of drinks, a man named ltoche, a French bartender, is alleged to have shot and killed I'te. Patched and dangerously wounded Pie. Caughlin, both of the Inniskilling Fusiliers. The ontrago oc curred opposite
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  • 155 9 THE QUESTION OF COLONIAL GOVERNORSHIPS. Mr. Harcourt Claims Freedom. Kbotbr's Tbxbqbam London, June 28. Sir Gilbert Parker, continuing the Colonial Otnce discussion in the House of Commons, complained of the constitution of the Imperial Trade Commission, and the exclusion of preference from its consideration. He moved reduction of
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  • 72 9 |From a Malacca Cobrkspondbnt). Malacca, June 29. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4 per lb. value. "Hie price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 4/11 sellers. The market is firm. The highest
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  • 157 9 (Fkom Oi*r Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 23. The following are the handicaps for the third day's racing at Kuala Lumpur Ixforti-ks' Si \\r." Fairy Tale. 11; Sjauniiiii, 10.4; Manapun, 9.10; Paragon,'.); Scotchman, H. 12; Agnes, *.9; Gougctti, M; Dream, 8; Querinda. 7.10; Veshkers, 7.9; Snrrnkarwr. 7.8
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  • 435 9 Sanitary Conditions at Tanjong Katong. A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon under the pre sideney of Mr. F. .1. Hallifax, the members present being Dr. P. Fowlie, Dr. S. C. Yin, Messrs. I. Moss, Tan Kheain Hock, Chi i Kong Chin, au<i A. M.
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  • 1010 9 SINGAPOREAN'S EXPERIENCES DESCRIBED. How Crabb Watt "Dammy" Brown Played. Here is a quite delightful letter, with postscripts, which every golfer in Malaya will read with interest, and with a feeling of real satisfaction that Peter can face bunkers again as boldly as in his best days To the
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  • 60 9 Mr. Fitz Charles Macdonald, of Glenbranter, Stracher, Argyllshire, Consul General in Scotland for China, left personal estate, £29,646. Mr. Macdonald was ap engineer, and for many yean one of the principal officials of Mm Irrawaddy Flotilla Company. He died at Bombay on February 2 last, and left, in addition to
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  • 346 9 Kedan's State Surgeon Highly Commended. The Dublin Evening Mail of June 8 contains the following news item concerning Dr. A. L. Hoops, state surgeon and superintendent of prisons, Alor Star, Kedah. who is at home on leave An inquest was held at Steeven's Hospital to-day by the
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  • 436 9 Bengali's Story of a Providential Weapen. In the District Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr. Firmstone, a Bengali cook named Satar, from the steamer Egremont Castle, was charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a tindal aboard that vessel while on the high seas between Antwerp
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  • 105 9 A Calcutta telegram of June 21, says: It will not be long before mosc, if not all of the British India Company's boats will carry wireless apparatus. Installations have already been mode on several vessels. The Ilowa and Kohilla have installations. All A and E
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  • 125 9 A Shanghai telegram to the Chuwo, as translated by the Japan Mail, reports that a Chinese Commercial Bank has boon inaugurated in Shanghai with a capital of 10,000,000 dollars. The promoters are Cantonese and the Bank has Dr. Sun Vat sen for President, amonvst tho prinoipal promoters
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  • 4440 9 CONTINUED PROSPERITY OF THB COUNTRY. The Taxation Question. In accordance with what is now an ostab li«lie<l custom, says the L. and C. Kxpress. officials, c\ officials, morchants, planters, mine owners, and others connected with British Malaya met in London on the ove of "the Derby" for
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  • 140 10 Arrivals. Per F. M. S. Govt. yacht Ssa-Bulle, June 28. From Kuantan. Mr. Justice, R. Innes, Capt. R. Chancellor, Dr. R. D.iw.lun, Messrs. J. F. Weld, P. Ford, W. H. Dinsmore and A. K. Samy. Per str. Teesta, June 29.— From Madras via ports. Messrs. Gutteridge, D.
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  • 114 10 The Department of Foreign Affairs proposes five measures to control Maritime Customs The total number of the foreign staff of tho Customs to be reduced to one-third of the present number. The salary of the foreign staff to be reduced one half. The agreements entered into during
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  • 2154 10 ISSUE OF NON-CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES. Shareholders Agree. The second ordinary general meeting of the Allagar Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on May 80, at Winchester House, old Broad Street, E. C, Mr. Charles Bulkeley Sntton (chairman of the company) presiding. Mr. C. J. W. Russell, the representative of the
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  • 77 10 For the period from Judo 2$ to July 11, 1912, inclusive, the duty on cultivate! rubber on which export duty in leviable on au ad valorem basis in acoordanco with the rales under gie F.M.S. Customs Duties Enactment will be assossed on the following prices: Per
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  • 588 10 BUSINESS IMPEDED BY DOCK TROUBLES. Improvement in the Share Market. From the L. and C. Express rf June 7 we take the following The market for Plantation is rather firmer bnt quiet. First Latex spot sold at 4s. 1 Id. (last year 4s. 9d.), and June delivery
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  • 428 10 Proposed Back to The Land Association. What to do with our ex soldiers has long been a difficult problem. To be faced with starvation or the workhouse on the expiration of his term of service is too often the fate of tho old soldier, and therefore the
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  • Correspondence.
    • 278 11 To tho Kditor of tho Straits Times. Sir,— Tho insecurity of life, and property in Singapore is a matter of general comment. Long reeidents in tho Settlement can reel nut instances of some, very atrocious deeds Vtlrch have been perpetrated on prominent
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    • 162 11 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, I sec that in your issue of this day you copy a report re Sarawak Jelutong appearicg in the unofficial Sarawak Gazette. In order that the position of my company may not be prejudiced, I would like
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  • 387 11 St. Andrew's Cathedral. (Sunday, June 30, 1912.) The Foimitm Slmhv akteii Trinity. 7 a.m.— Holy Cummlnius (Plaint. 7.45 a.m.— Holy Communion, iCuokali and Skkmon. Inii i >it. How dreadful is this place; Service, Agutter Hymn at Otfertory, 504 Hymn at Communion, 320; Hymn at Ablutions, Km 9.15 a.m.—
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  • 92 11 A San I r. im is< n wire of June 8 says that a flglit lias taken placq for the possuuiion of a riulium claim near Monro Lake, on Nebrit Island. Several EnglUli capitalists secured the claim, aud the Standard Oil l'cmi|i.uiv'v representative* sought to oust them. With a Uutlin^'
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 90 11 Lawn Bowls. S.C.C. Tournament. Hesults of yesterday's play are a« follow Sinolk Handicap. F. W. Lyall v. W. Macdonald, unfiuished. Kriikult Pairs. W. M. Butcbart and A. D. Allan beat It. Scoular and J. H. Mackail, 21—19. H. T. White and It. Peirce beat J. Bcntley andT.
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    • 481 11 The Amateur (iolf Championship. The Straits Settlements has acquitted itself w II in the Amateur Golf Championship, held i n the links of tho iloy. 1 North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho, says the L. and C. Kxpress of June 7. In the second round Mr. Robert Harris,
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  • 173 11 Vice-Admiral's Farewell Message at Hongkong. Vice Admiral Sir A. L. Winnloe, Coroman-der-in-Chicf, in a farewell message to the officers and men of the flagship Minotaur on her departure from Hongkong for Colombo to meet the Spartiate with a relief crew, said: "The position taken by tbe Minotaur
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  • 30 11 A meeting of rate payers on the French Concession at Shanghai has passed a vote of confidence in the French Municipal Council which has been suspended by the Consul(it'ii eral.
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  • 843 11 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning Singapore, June 29, 1912. Means. LyaJl and Evatt, Excbacire and Share Broken, iaroe the loUowibh bat of imitations tbia moraine I Norn value any—. •i, Aliagat 3/8 211 x.d. 2/. Option -M 114 1 Anglo Java 6/6 0 8 1
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 31 11 RECOMMENDS ITSELF. "DRY ROYAL" A SPARKLING SAUUAR A Champagne IN ALL BUT PRICE, Garner, Quelch A Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS Battery Read, Singapore. Telephone t»l. as v v 5 9
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    • 8 11 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Care.
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    • 541 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. DRESSER WANTED. Wanted, linur for Rubber Esta'e, 10 miles from Jol.oir B. htu. Ai plications to E. A C, c/o Straits Times. 29 6 2.7 CASH ER WANTED. Waned, Competent CASHIER. Security requ red, If ,000. Apply to Jaeger Co. CLERK WANTED. Wanted, clerk for ef tate near
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    • 332 11 RAFFLKHOTEL Special To- Night. VOCAL RECITAL BT ARNOLD SPOEL PR IF. ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC. THE HAGUE BARITONF AND GRETA SPOEL Royal Opera, Hanover, Soprano, AT THE DUTCH CLUB. Oh THURSDAY, JULY 4. AT 9.15 PM. Admission $2. ss c 4-7 STOREKEEPER WANTED. Wanted, Stntekeetwr to tikp charge of estate
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    • 287 11 PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE. Entries Close Monday, July j, 1912 at 5 o'clock, p.m. U. P. PHILLIPS, Ac iDg Yecretary and Clerk of the Course. Penaog, June 22, 19 2. 25 6 > 28-8 THEATRE ROYAL Thursday, July 4, at 9 p.m An OPERETTA entitled PEARL, THE FISHERMAIDEN will be
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  • 1843 12 Horace's farm wax in a valley of these hills. I fttartcd out alone at dawn to try to find it. For many miles I rode on a donkey over rough mountain paths, guided only by a distant rock village that I knew was tbroe miles further
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  • 583 12 Popular and Exciting Sport in the West Indies. An appeal is made by Mr. F. G. Ad do, in the West India Committee Circular, to patriotic English anglers with a fancy for big game of the sea, to catch their tarpon and tuna under the Co ion Jack,
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  • 359 12 FORTHCOMING DEPARTURES AND ARRIVALS. Latest Lists. The following p&asenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tbe London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and tbat intending passengers may alter their arrangements subsequent to the issuance of this list
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  • 672 12 A New Publisher With Many New Ideas. The founding of a new publishing firm is always an interesting event, but it is particularly so at the present troinc-nt. when there is bo much gloomy t;'k in the publishing world about the over production of books, and
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  • 1228 12 ESTATE OUTPUTS AND MONTHLY AVERAGES. Exports of Para Rubber. Having published the various estate returns as received, we now tabulate them so as to show the monthly production -.nice January 1, together with the average monthly output, fractions execpted, during 1911. At the foot of the table we
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  • 71 12 A British merchant has secretly esta blished a tobacco factory outside the Chialism gate of Hangchow, says the Central China I'ost. This is deemed a violation of the treaty and a usurpation of Chiua's rights. Tbe Tutuh has remonstrated with him but without success. The Minister of Foreigu Affairs has
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  • 961 12 Niet/sehe and Pntofi A strange encounter of tnu names! Mow astonished I \v,.s to heard that Nietzsche, was thoroughly acquainted with IVtoli, and further, that he had frequently Kiupied him-, If with Pctori's poems, writes Professor Vbel von IJ.uabas in the Kveniug Standard. When I visited Mrs.
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  • 171 12 The story of the nolle and inspiring work carried on by pioneer v tssionanes in Canada's construction camps re»ls like a romance, so full is it of interest [of the highest kind, compelling, and worthy of our finest traditions, says Canada. Stretching across the Dominion, these "links
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    • 334 13 TPILSENER BEER 'KEY BRAND' Imported Since 1876. Beware of Imitations. <™»™unc.t.born.ow l ubi> Taiaphona 1026 >jrf^ if4-"^ Seaßtoc*«of a,i kiniisolFßOZß* M ry*" 1 MBAT9 etc., an be delWered to I ft I^^^ Shipp'ng at the WUarres, or is FUijF'* ~*sk Singapore Roads, oa tbort aotiee iv "V'dfe? WfH« Jaye T
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    • 168 13 His Master's Voice' RECORDS DOUBLE HECORDS 10-inch Records $2.00 12-inch Records $300 S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. l*-S-'» .^ihß tssßßssLz<ta. V INVERT. An Incandescent Krrosene Gas Lamp with inverted Mantle, 400 Canaiepower. The advanUsf of tbt inrertcd niantlo is that no parts of the Iftmn can »t»nl in the way of
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    • 479 14 INSURANCE, MEAT EASTERN UFE ASSUOCE COLIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE •OOFd Of Dl root or* i O. A. Dibbjob, Esq., Chairman A. H Fajb, Bso,, Managing Director. Fbtbb Kowlib, urn., 0.«., Chief Mad. Offlos*^ V. M. Bllioi, Bag. A. D. Allah H«tow N»am Pah, Bag. O»- gam Taa,* Bag.
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    • 429 14 INBURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Establisbsd 1682. Dineot Government Suparvleion Government Audit. Policies are TORLD WIDEi" and Nonforfeitable. Largo Not Surplus abeve liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Now Buainoao, 1011, over... 18,800,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlement*, etc, made looally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South
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    • 540 14 BANKING. CHARTERED RARK 8F INDII AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHAB3R Paid op CapiUl ia HMO Shares al 420 each J1.2&X0 Reserve Fund. 41, MM) Reserve Liabilitr of Proprietori... 41,***** BANKBRS. Bank of England. Tbe London City A Midland Bank, .td National Bank of Bootlaad, Ltd. BINGAPORJI BRANCH. Current
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    • 621 14 BANKING. THE SZE HAI TON/ BANKING AND INSURANCE A.. LTD.. NO. 67 AND 68. KIAHQ SIREET. EsTABLISBaIJ 1907. Capital paid up !l 11,000,000.00 Reserve liaailily ot pr^ietors.. 11,000 000.00 COURT OF^fIRECTORS. 1. Tan Tbo J(v 8. Low Kboom Yib 9. Tarn Swi Kbi 7. Six Xi i Jam 8. Leow
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    • 1104 14 SALES BY AUCTION. 11 AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Household Furniture, Plants, etc., The property of S. Van Somerec, Erg. (rtmoring), AT "DAISYDALE," No. 27, BYED ALI HOAD. On Vaturday, June 29, att 3-3O p.m. Carvrd and polished teak octagonal t«ble with marble top; Jspanne beautifully carved chrrrywood sennn inlaid «ritb
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  • 1072 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The rumour spread i Calcutta on May 19 that a weird and wond tful bird of colossal ■izo had been captu'fed in Swan Park, Aliporc, the residence jf Mr. Matheson. A Statesman representative, who hurried to the place, discovered tb« creature
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  • 38 15 Mr. Austen Chamberlain has contented to preside over a committee which baa been formed to complete the scheme for enlarging the London School of Tropical Medicine, augmenting its endowment, raid providing beds for cases suffering from tropical disease.
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 598 15 9TOLSELEY Messrs Vickers, Ltd. Gtr which Bmbodia* th« Mwlmum of quality, at the minimum of ooctt. > ii'ECIAL FEATURES. S.lervt Running. Oraat Flexibility. Elegano* of Deeitfn. Absolut* Reliability. SOLB AGENTS, 8.8. F.MS, NTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., I Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Without a doubt THE Car for the llMfati of
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    • 22 15 Causes ot Constipation. ga^^denUry habitH, lack of outdoor exercise, ■^^haWuagtication (if food constipation, P^K^^urry and anxiety, are the P^n^i^H of Ktomach troubles.
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    • 237 15 The GRAND PRIX THE MOST PROMINENT MOTOR CAR RACE FOR THE YEAR WON ON Continental Tyres FITTED ON A PEUGEOT CAR. aZS^HZS Another of C. B.s Delicacies iaß m "^fl Q. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES I I UNEXCELLED. >y^^— I I?s Crosse Blackwell guarantee <^T^: Wi these and all their other
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    • 17 15 USED BY His Majesty King George V. Asiatic Petroleum Co., S.S., Ld., SINGAPORE. PENANO. 2710 c W-«
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    • 850 16 INERTOL Paint Waterproof and Antlcorroslve. For Cement and Iron Constructions. Bridge*, Witcr Mains, Reservoirs, Mudguards, Iron Pipes, Etc. The destructive effects of water have no effect on INERTOL". I SOLE AGENTS SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. ORESSER WANTEO. Wanted, Dresner for Estate in Kelantan rim.- preferred. Apply Houstcad A
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    • 440 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. 60D0WN8 ANO OFFIGEB TO LET. Nos. 9 and 10, Raffles Quay. Apply Alkali 4 Co., 70, Tbe Arcade. 85 U HOUSES TO LET. To let, 41, 42 and 44. Anson Road. 29 and 66, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 1-11 a COMPOUND HOUSE
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    • 569 16 ARTICLES FUR SALE. 006 FOR SALE Deerhoond. one year tJ. Apply Box No. 4H Straits Times. 28-6 4-7 PORTABLE EN6/IE FOR SALE. I For sale, Marshall*. 6 H.P. 1900 PortabU Engine in good condition. Offers to Manager Kemuning Estate, Tebong, Nr. Tampin F.M.B. 7-6 v BEEO COCONUTS FOR SALE. For
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    • 566 16 NOTICEB. NOTICE Messrs. Wcston and Weston, Appraisers, Malacca and Tampin, are prepared to put before Uie London market any pood Robber Estates through tbeir Senior Partner, Mr. R. Cecil Weston, who is now in England. Applications with detailed particulars will be considered. 28-6 4-7 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of
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    • 513 16 NOfiDjg KMM KMT t I SHIP -CHANDI.BK, ■muniil •■< aiualelMl o«tra Telephone No. 421. 106* 109. Savrke NOTICE. MESSRS. WEBTON I WEBI ADCTIONEERi., VALU.iHS, AND HOCSB AGENTS, mw Tbe abovenamed firm re prej undertake Sales of Rubber Live si Stock, also Furniture, etc. j Particulars of cbargef.it:, wil'j on application.
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