The Straits Times, 5 May 1913

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.173 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MAY 5. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTB.
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      188 1 LAIRD 0 LOGAN ;«!>('• vxAM >|Meial Scotch Whisky. 1 1 BSTABUSBID 1749. Popular Motor Cycles/^lifte THE BEST 2-cylinder is the THE BEST 4-cylinder is the n*^K^^^^liP^'^ jM 'V'^i^-g «w^ SALES PROVE IT ,^^^MtSS^^ 4^ f% rt Nett m^mr^M'r Cash •THE INDIAN. f^ mm Nett Both mmchinee have 3-in. TYRES. Another
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      135 1 ROBINSON CO. Ladies' Smart Promenade Canvas Court Shoe. Price Am Price $3.75 $3.75 Per Pair. M W Per Pair No. 1086. Ladies' Promenade Court Shoe in Fine Canvas, Single Leather Sole. Fashionable Cuban Heel. Heels and Edges finished to match colour of uppers. Colours White, Tan, Slate and Champagne. PriOOt
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      11 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER Sol* Agents ADAMSON 6ILF.LLAN. M 0 CO.. LTD.
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    LAND-OWNERSHIP.
    701 2 JAPANESE VIEW OF AMERICAN LEGISLATION. An Official Statement. We take the following from the Japan Daily Herald In connection with the land ownership bill now before the Calif ornian Legislature, the diplomatic authorities are quoted by the Tokyo Asahi to the effect that an official report has been received
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    The Limit of London.
    211 2 London has nearly reached its limit of population. That is one of the conclusions in an interesting report issued on the decline in the rateable value of London. Discussing the causes, Mr. J. C. Spensley, assistant statistical officer of the London County Council, declares that while
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      587 2 A Lay Preacher Brain Fag, Nervous Exhaustion Just a change of opinion was enough to give Mr. \V. King his present prosperity, for lie realised in the nick of time that his way was not curing bis brain kg and nervous exhaustion, so he tried the Phosferine way. Mr. Kind's
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      62 2 For a Lame Back. When yon have pains or lameness in the back bathe the parts with Chamberlain's I'ain Balm twice a day, massaging with the palm of tb« hand for five minutes at each application. Then dampen a piece of flannel slightly with this liniment and bind it on
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      640 2 TAY SIEW ENG KIM KIAT CO.. SHIP-CHANDLERS. IMPORTERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS. Can also undertake contract* for the supply to RUBBER ESTATES ot Market Articles, euch as FISH, VEGETABLES. MEAT, ate., or any other article named in tbe order or indent. For further particulars, apply to No. 118, Jonker Street. MALACCA,
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      244 2 wWrFBp f^ 'Vana* Tonic is y A a scientific combination r of ideal tonic constituents. Z^/ An invigorator of great value for over-worked bodies and brains and tired nerves. It sustains invalids and hastens the recovery of convalescents after illness. 'VANA' Tonic i F (Trmde Mark) Vy Enriches the blood,
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    Affairs in China.
    1488 3 ATTITUDE OF BRITISH FOREIGN OFFICE. Trade and Finance. Mr. \V. H. Hosking writes to the Daily I Telegraph, of April 4, as follows Owing obviously to half-hearted and misguided tactics on the part of its leaders, the opposition has been heavily fsttered in the House of Commons
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      384 3 RANEEGUNGE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. tjra^fH jfcif Mliltla»'atflf BMaMttaAa^aHß^i^MMj yfty pEfrtoiE if awn Rjßj JL P^Rt af Strengthens, increases, beautifies the Hair. R M THE MOST CERTAIN A^D™ "sUCCESSFU™ HATRDRVSINfi. ■■kT -^kfitS Delicately perfumed economical: non-flammable. wßf S H. M. ABOOBAKAR MADANIVCO..
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      81 3 Croup. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid in its development that every mother of young children should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait nntil the attack of croup appears and then send for medicine and let the child suffer until it can be obtained.
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      155 3 PREPAID TO YOUR PORT. B yf* Covanti-y F/ysrf SL WARUASTHD FltTttS WARS. >i Jj^ l i \£i'JS37w £9 IJ reV Troo Art Cat»loiu« •lid sr.tfai Jl iVFAn CYCLE COMPANY. s Jj i«iE.MBJ> 8.P4.A 58. LIVERPOOL. Catalaguaa caa ba ebtalaad, a« applleatlaa, tram Oaallac Ca.. c.pt A. 350 J3 Robinson Rd
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      252 3 The National Mutual Life Association OF AUSTRALASIA, LIMITED. EitabUshed 1 869 Thf first Life Offioc in the worM to introduce tbo con-forfeiture principle to Policies. A Mutual Offloo. No Shareholder.. Low Premium*. Annual Income £1,384.364. Funds C 7.291.290 Claims paid £6. 078,960 ALL profits are distributed amoDget Policy-holders. < 'aims,
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      584 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CB. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, OBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Americas Ports. ftrarnu-r will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES ISIS Bomtmord [for M*ropt). From Smgapore
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      648 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oon tract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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      768 4 STEAMER BAILIN6B. THE SUM STEAM NAVI6ATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserab, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Takbai, Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, Siagora, Laooa, KohaamnJ, Baado>, LMgsuaa, Taka, Ohunpon, Kohiak aad Bangkok. Due D«p«ptup«. s.e. YUGALA May 8 May 7. ••.•.ASDANG May 7 May 10. ■....MAHIDOL May 14.
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      484 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD KOTMI DAsfFPiailll virtues nisi ton Combined lervlo*. Tbe steamres of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly tor Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month tor Bremerhaven
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      619 4 STEAMER MILIrm N. D. L. orddeutsohtr Lloyd, Br»m IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL UNI The fast and well-known mail steamer.* o' this Company sail fortnightly from Brom.is Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonrooi big Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and v oe versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Oolomtc, Penang, Singapore,
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      860 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD UNDER MAIL "5* WITH THE AUSTRIAN CONTRACT 1/jfftU GOVERNMENT New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste- Shanghai From acd to Triostc and Venice, oalling at Port Said, Suei, Aden, Colombo, Penane, .Singapore, HmakoDg and Shanghai. ODTWARD. HOMEWARD Doe to arrive on or about Due to sail on or
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      341 5 GRAND BOXING CONTEST. Theatre Royal, North Bridge Road, THURSDAY, MAY 8. JAS. CHRISTIE (Undefeated Champion ot the Orient). VS. WARDER JOHNSON (Ex-South African Army Middleweight and Heavyweight Champion). THE WELL-KNOWN AMATEUR. AND ANOTHER LOCAL BOXER. 6 ROUNDS CONTBST. Private Wi.kes 9 gt. 11. Ti. J. A. Zazirtee, local lightweight. 8
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      185 5 k T^ (^«m x For bright homes, clean pots and pans, shining brassware, crockery and enamel, for a thousand household uses MONKEY BRAND never fails to please. BKN.IA.MIN HOOKS CO. LTIX ■j:(U Nerves I Young and old have them. Some abuse them. They get tired, starved. Symptoms: Loss of appetite,
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      796 6 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW k COMPANY, LIMITED, Stamford Road and Hill Street, Singapore, YARDLEYS PERFUMES. Highly gceotfd, in the leading odourp, White Rose, Sweet Pe*. Ja»m>nr, Trifolis, Violet, White llcli <tropj. '±..J? Price: $1.25 per bottle. YARDLEYS TOILET SOAP. Boracic, Lemon, Vio'tt and Pine i-'cented Oatmeal Soap, prevents all Bk n irritation.
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      110 6 White Swan Parchment Writing Paper and Envelopes. Superior quality with smooth surface. 50 sheets and 50 envelopes. Size of box 3xsxB inches. Price: 75 cts. per box. Ma»TLito>r«.b, I The Overseas Box of foreign note paper and envelopes complete. Price 40 cents. 1 ?T»c~»~'i|r gutc^mß F~l f~| i. t== The
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    131 7 riXTURES. Monday, May 5. Hi«li Wiitrr. 10.13 a.m., 10.4 p.m. Init'd Missionary mcctiog. H. 13 p.m. Tuesday. May 6. High Water, 1°.49 a.m.. 10.27 p.m. Spiiuy Kaces. First Day. Singapore iflriai h Wednesday, May 7. Hijih Water, 11.J5 a.m., 10.51 p.m. Thursday, May 8. High Water, 0.2
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    153 7 To-day. P. Swittenham and Telok Anson Perak 3 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm Pontianak Khoen Foeng 8 pm TebiiiK Tinggi, Bengkalis and Ragan Esmrralda Bpm Batu I'aliat Aing Leong Bpm Data via. Chcribon and Samarang Giang Seng 4pm To-MOBBOW. |3*Penang, Ceylon, Australasia, India, Adin, Egypt
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    102 7 The Imp. German mail steamer Gocben left Colombo at 4 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, and may be expected to arrive hero on Friday afternoon. May 9. The P. and O. outward intermediate steamer Nubia was due at Colombo at 1 p.m. on May 1, and is
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    Mails for Europe.
    67 7 Lift Sinoapou. l Apl. 1 M. M. Apl. 8 P. Apl. o K. U. L. Apl. 10 B. I. Apl. 1« M. M. Apl. 1H 1». Apl. '11 K. I). L. Api. n I*. I. Apl. 2* M. M. May 2 I. .v O. Dub in Lot
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    407 7 Latest Arrivals. Alma. Brit. str. 854 tons, C'apt Lyons, May 4. From I. Sham. Slav '1. O.c. and d.p. E Trading Co. For I. S ham, May 6. Rds. Ban Whatt llm. lirit. *tr. l'J"> tuns, Capt. Troan, May 4. From Natuna Is. May It Copra ami d.p.
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    106 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR. East Wharf Basin Alex Morch. W. Section No. l...Sicilia, Rumphius. Shbkbs Whahf Kuala. Kinta. Main W. Skct. No. 2...Kawacbi Mum. Colombo Mara. 3... Annum Mara. 4... Kut Sang. 6 ..Gorgon. 6...Kheseus, Calypso, Circe.
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    150 7 Arrivals. Per etr. Calypso, May 4.— From Malacca I Mr. E. M. Tozer. Per str. Perak, May 3.— From T. Anson via ports- Messrs. H." W. F. Kingston, D. Munro, McGaran, H. AY. T. Kagden, A. W. Hill, F. C. Pack. Per str. Rumphius, May .>. From
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    China's Secrets.
    156 7 Something, it may be thought, remains unexplained in the telegram from Lanchowfu stating that a man ban bten executed for supplying certain desired information to a foreign Power, remarks the N. C. Daily News. One wonders what can have been the nature of this "desired information," obtained from
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    80 7 Mr. Francis William Cherry, a veteran financial journalist, has died at the age of 69. The late Mr. Cherry was formerly a member of the Stock Exchange, and had travelled extensively in his earlier years. This, together with a long and varied experience in the city, enabled htm to write
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    266 7 EXCiJANOE Simiatokf, May 6, 1913. 1 On Londom Bank m/a 2/4 Demand 2/4 Private 0 m/a 2/4| Bm/e 2/415 On Gikmany Bank d/d 238J Private 8 m/a m 248* On Framcb Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/a 299, Oh Ikdu Bank T. T. 174J Private 80 d/a
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      MINING.
      159 7 [BH ne a Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 8.60 9.50 10 10 Belat Tin 8.60 8.80 10 10 Bruang 1.50 1.85 10 10 Kanaboi 2.06 2.20 10 10 Kampar par 10 10 Kinta Association 13.00 14.00 £1 £1 KintaTin 1.18.9 2.6.0 CJ £1 Laliat Mine* 1-8.0 1.5.0 10 10
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      RUBBER.
      601 7 I*™ Buyers. Sellers. Value (5 2/- 2* Allagar 2/7 8/<H £1 £1 Anglo Java 8/9 7/9 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 12/- 12/10* 2/- 2/- Batang Malak* 2/5 2/10 XI 1 Batu Tiga 8.10.0 8.15.6 1 £1 Bukit Kajang 2.8.0 2.11.10 £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 4.10.0 5.0.0 norn 2/- 2/- Bukit
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      GENERAL.
      116 7 f 8 6 1 Buyers. Sellers falue<2 l\ £1 E. Smelting Co. 18/6 10 9 El £1 Pref. 1.8 8 1.6.« r/6r /6 7/6 Electric T'ways 3/- 8/6 10 10 Fraaer k Neave 50.00 61.00 100 Howarth Erskine 45.00 63.(0 100 7% Pref. 10C.0C 1C4.00 LOO 100 Kata Bro,
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      DEBENTURES.
      41 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,234,500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% 4880,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 nom. Buyan SeDes* Spore Municipal 45% of 1907 1,1.600,000 7% m. Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 11,000.000 10% pa Spore Municipal 4% *602,900 |M*
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      52 7 A flood Rule for the Home. Make it a rule of your borne to always keep on hand a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a safeguard against bowel complaints. It always cures promptly and no bonticbold is safe without it i'ur silo by all DUpena&t iea
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      99 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. May 7. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. May 7.— At saleroom, valuable town properties and vacant land at Bukit Timah lid., at 2.30. May 13. At saleroom, freehold property Ormston Leonie Hill, off Grange Road, at 2.80. Ching Ken* Lee and Co. May At
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      169 7 BY APPOINTMENT TO HMI THE KING> Contractor! to THEBRITISH ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. THE FACT THAT MILKMAID MILK HAS BBBN CHOSEN FOR USB IN THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS and FEDERATED MALAY STATES PROVES THAT MILKMAID MILK IS
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      71 7 FIRST APPEARANCE of JAPANESE ACROBATIC TROUPE (Including 7 Child-Acrobats). AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. rro-nififht To-nltfht Acrobats, Equilibrists, Flying Trapezes, Contortions, Tight Rop* Dances, etc. UNIQUE and UNPRECEDENTED. Combined with another Biograph Masterpiece Film OIL and WATER (Ragtime drama in two reels). ADRIANOPLE (Siege and Final attack).
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    DEATH.
    59 8 Tan.— On May 4, at her residence. No. 85, Cecil Street, Singapore, Oh Peang Neo, the beloved wile of Mr. Tan Kheaui Hock, J. 1'.,, and mother of Mnodrs. Tan Chong Kbee, Chong Lay, Chong Chew, Chong Teck, Chong Gark and Chong Teat aged 48 years. Funeral will be
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY, MAY 6. DEFENCE IN MALAYA.
    1165 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, MAY 6. DEFENCE IN MALAYA. In a brief but very interesting speech yesterday His Excellency the Governor brought dearly and forcibly before the minds of the whole British community in Malaya the question of what we may call national service. It would have been impossible to
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    21 8 The Cantata Ruth (A. R. Gaol) is to te given in the Presbyterian Church on Monday, May 29, at 0 p.m.
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    10 8 The Rahman. Tin Co.'s output during April was 755 piculs.
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    13 8 The output of the Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Limited, during April was 700 piculs.
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    17 8 The Rev. W. A. WeUs will lead the United Missionary meeting to-night, 8-15, at Princep Street Church.
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    18 8 Sixteen kilos of smuggled opium were found on board the Princess Juliana on her arrival recently at Batavia.
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    21 8 The sonsulting room of Madame Fambon, the dentist, has been broken into and dental appliances to the value of $21 stolen.
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    20 8 The annual Indian Mobamedan Kudoo procession will start from the Teluk Ayer street mosque on Wednesday next, at 2 p.m.
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    32 8 Tay Boy Moy, of 39 Japan Street, has reported te the police the fact that his room has been broken into and money, clothing and jewellery to the extent of $267.96 stolen.
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    28 8 The Royal Geographical Society has decided to hold a mooting in the Royal Albert Hall on May 21 to receive the survivora of the British South Pole expedition.
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    32 8 Mr. Neubronner, of 866, Serangoon Road, reported to the police the other day the theft of jewellery to the value of $104 but the property has since been discovered underneath bis pillow.
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    33 8 Neo Wee Suah of 27 Noordin Lane has been robbed of money and a silver ring. His loss amounts te about $68 and bis suspicions rest upon his coolie who has recently absconded.
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    27 8 General Chang was expected at Kalimpong on April 2:1, and intended te remain there uutil he received pardon from the Chinese Government for evacuating Tibet without permission.
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    43 8 A coolie named Tan Chew Pun was riding on a Municipal motor-wagon on Saturday when he endeavoured to slip over the side without informing the driver. He fell under the rear wheel and sustained injuries from which ho died a few hours later.
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    48 8 Local students of the International Correspondence Schools will be interested to learn that the Singapore branch is now in charge of Mr. J. Duncan Roberts, the general manager for Burma, who ha? come down to assume control of the agency's activities in this diatrict for the time being.
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    48 8 Last Friday, the Rer. W. A. Wells and Mrs. Wells, of the Anglo-Chinese School, entertained the Chinese Consul General and Mrs. Hew Wei Yen, at Oldham Hall. During the evening the Consul General made a few remarks dealing with educational matters and eulogised the work of the school.
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    52 8 On Friday Low Pie, of North Bridge Road, gave to a Singalese jeweller named La Groo, seventy eight brilliants, ten diamonds and one sapphire, in all valued at $411, to be made up in rings. During the week end he alleges that the jeweller has absconded, taking with him the
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    57 8 Probably the first practical examinations of the City and Guilds of London Institute to be held in Singapore were conducted here on Saturday, when a number of pupils of the electric wiremen's classes at the V.M.C.A. took the practical tests. Their work will be forwarded to London for marking, and
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    61 8 The absence of a wireless station at Singapore, though an inconvenience to nhippiug, is not an insuperable obstacle to communication between ships at sea and the town. During the voyage of the Empress of Russia from Colombo, quite a number of private and business messages from the ship reached Singapore,
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    76 8 At the Amateur Drawing Association, on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr. Tan Tiang Yew, Mr. Lim Soon Kian led a debate on the subject of the abolition of capital punishment which, he urged, should at once be brought about. Mr. Lee Yu Peng opposed this view and after a
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    82 8 John Roberts, who was expected in Soura bay a by the Van Waeraijck, and who was to have given an exhibition of his skill at billiards, arrived there very ill and was by medical advice transferred to the Rumphius to return immediately to Europe, as it was considered fatal for
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    81 8 Mr. Matheson Lang has received an invitation from Sir Herbert Tree, to appear as Charles Surface in a revival of the School for Scandal at His Majesty's Theatre, on the termination of his season with Westward Ho. The revival, which is to be on the usual sumptuous lines associated with
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    121 8 Just after the Kutsang was moored alongside Section 4, Tanjong P*gar, yesterday afternoon, and while the ship's crew were still engaged in hauling in the mooring wire, a Chinaman, bent on selling his wares to the passengers, uncautiously approached the ship and got his feet entangled in the wire. He
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    481 8 His Excellency the Governor and Lady Evelyn Young will be At Home on Wednesday, May 7. Mr. J. Fraser, of Seang Aik Ebtate, Kuala Kurau, has gone home on leave by tho N.Y.K. Iyo Maru. Mr. F. C. Marples, of Jawi Estate, Penang Sugar Estates Co., Ltd.,
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    To Reduce Infantile Mortality.
    77 8 A company has been floated at Bombay with a capital of Rs. 70,000 to reduce infantile mortality by the establishment of a model dairy farm with 100 cows. Milk will be brought into the city by motor vans, where it will be sterilised. A fund to
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    Boxing Tournament.
    218 8 Many enthusiasts are deeply regretting that tlie fifteen rounds boxing match between Christie and Waldemar, arranged to take place at the Theatre Royal, on Thursday, Las had to bo cancelled, Wakleuiar, we understand, having to forfeit the deposit of $500 for not appearing. Christie, who is now in
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    Visit of Swami Sharvananda.
    273 8 The famous missiouer of the llaiuakrUlina Brotherhood, Swami Sharvananda, who is held in high esteem, both by the Hindus of India and by the local Hindus, is expected to arrive at Tank Road Railway Station from Seremban by the mail train this evening, when the Swamiji,
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      187 8 A FIRST-RATE ENTERTAINMENT IS FURNISHED BY THE SELECT PICTURES FIGURING IN THE EXCELLENT PROGRAMME ATTHK ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. A Trip on the River Seine from Rouen to Mm sat Undo and tho Cook. (Thalie). (Tho Trio Hamelini ■I AND (The Kuhot Troupe
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    SCUTARI INCIDENT.
    832 9 GRAVE CRISIS BUT PEACE PROBABLE. Montenegro Yields to The Powers. Rbutbr's Telkoram. London, May 8. A Vienna message Bays Count Berchtold presided over a cabinet council on Friday at which the common ministers and the Austrian and the Hungarian Premier* and Ministers of Finance were present. Kurope is
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    GERMAN MESSAGES.
    414 9 DlR OsTASlATISCH LLOTD TlLIOKABl. Berlin, May 2. H iinriurs are current in Vienna that Russia has declared Montenegro mast evacuate Scutari M hours aftef request. In Vienna so for no decisions have been reached. Conterenoess have taken place between the Emperor Francis Josef and his generals. Essad and
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    MINERS STRIKE.
    87 9 Revival of Active Action Against Non-Unionists. EUctbs's Tuummjlm. London, May 8. Fifty two thousand South Wales miners have struck, objecting to the employment of five thousand non- Unionist*. The strike in South Wale* followed an extraordinary May Day demonstration of trade unionists, intiuencjd by speeches of their leaders
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    America and Japan.
    267 9 THE ALIEN LAND BILL PASSED. Probable Appeal to The Hague. Rbctis's Tilbokab. London, May 8. A Sacramento message says the Californian Senate has adopted the Alien Land Bill. It permits Japanese to lease lands in California for a period of three years. The parliamentary situation in California
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    LORD DENMAN WELCOMED.
    73 9 Rboteb's Telbgram. London, May 8. licuter wires from Sydney that Lord Denman has arrived. He was received by the Governor, Premier, Lord Mayor and was enthusiastically welcomed in crowded and beflagged street. He reviewed from the Town Hall a five mile procession of twenty-thousand cadets. There being
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    RACQUETS CHAMPION.
    30 9 kIDTBB'3 TbLBORAM. London, May 4. A Philadelphia message says Jock Sortar, United States, has won the professional racquets championship of the world, defeating the holder Charles Williams, England.
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    MRS. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN.
    29 9 Kbctbh's Tblburas. London May 4. Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, who is sojourning with her husband at Cannes, has been operated upon for appendicitis. Her condition is satisfactory.
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    ATTACK ON GRAND DUKE.
    46 9 Rbotbb's Tilsoram. London, May 4. Renter wires from Mannheim that while the Grand Duke of Baden was driving to the races a man jumped on the step of the carriage brandishing a knife. His Highness pushed back the man who was arrested.
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    BRITAIN AND MEXICO.
    42 9 London, May 4. A Mexico city message says Britain has formally notified President Huerta of recognition. The Government has presented his letter to King George conveying the good wishes of President Huerta and the King has expressed his appreciation.
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    DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT.
    38 9 Rbutbbs Tklbciram. London, May 8. The Duchess of Connaught's strength was maintained during the day. Otherwise there is no change. Later. The Duchess has not bad a restful day and her condition is less satisfactory.
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    BIRTH OF GREEK PRINCESS.
    21 9 Rectbk's Telboram. London, May 4. An Athens message says Queen Sophia has been delivered of a daughter.
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    AUSTRIAN LLOYD.
    21 9 DBR OsTASIATitfCHB LIOYD TbUOEAM. Berlin, May 8. The Austrian -Lloyd Steamship Company is maintaining all its s r vices
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    Volunteers at Church.
    513 9 THE GOVERNOR ON NATIONAL SERVICE. Presentation of a Medal. The Church Parade of the S.V.C. at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday afternoon, in j addition to producing a good master of men, attracted quite a Urge congregation. Lt. Col. Derrick, V.1)., was in command and the < units
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    DEFYING BOMBS FROM THE AIR.
    232 9 Secret Which Makes Warships Indestructible. By a secret invention, which is being jealously guarded, the British navy may, it is claimed, be protected from aerial attack. The inventor of this secret "process or apparatus is Mr. Arthur Jenkins, manag ing director of the Dakota, Kansas,
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    An Impudent Theft.
    304 9 Mrs. Alameda Williams Cregar, one of the passengers on the Empress of Russia, the new liner which has been lying at Tanjong I'agar during the week end, appeared in the police court this morning to charge two ricksha coolies, See Ah Sum and See Way Wai, with
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    AMERICAN SHIPS PREFERENCE.
    74 9 Britain Joins in Protest by The Nations. RniU'l TILBOBAM. London, May 4. A Washington message says Britain has joined the other nations in protesting against the provision of the tariff bill allowing a discount of five per cent, of duties on goods shipped in American bottoms. It
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES.
    18 9 KSGTIh'S TILIOEAM. London, May 8. The Prince of Wales spends another year at Oxford.
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    VICTORIA ESTATE CASE.
    364 9 Judgment in Favour of The Plaintiffs. (From Our Own Correspond niT.) Penang, May 8. In the action which was heard at the beginning of March J. W. Hallifax and J. D. Scully versus E. Rostados, Singapore Mr. Justice Ebden gave judgment yesterday, awarding plaintiffs 940,000 balance of
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    LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
    36 9 The East Asiatic Company's Daily Report. The market in London on Saturday was easier. The dosing prices were Hard Fine Para Spot 8/4] Forward 8/6 First latex crepe, delivery next three months 8/2}
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    Dr. Fowlie's Appeal.
    63 9 For the little Chinese sufferer who has been placed in the General Hospital, Singapore, at the instance of Dr. Fowlie, generous help has been volunteered, and we gratefully acknowledge the following subscriptions Amount already acknowledged $833 Per a sympathiser Mr. Tan Wi Van 130 Koh Seek Tian
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    Death of the Governor of Trang.
    212 9 The Trans outrage has become a double tragedy. Three weeks ago H. E. Phya Rasada, one of the victims of the shooting outrage which took place at Trang on February 25 and with the details of which our readers are familiar, died from the
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    26 9 Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden proceeds home on leave probably about the 7th inst. Mr. Justice w. W. Fisher is expected at Penang from leave to-morrow.
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    THE WOMEN'S WAR.
    260 9 TERRIBLE FIRE RAISING CHARGES. Official Warnings Defied. Rbctkb's Teleoram. London, May 3. Seven suffragettes were charged at Bow Street with conspiracy. A detective gave evidence of finding documents planning attacks on public buildings, timberyards and cotton mills. All were remanded, one on bail. Despite an official warning
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    Royal Academy Banquet.
    118 9 MR. CHURCHILL'S FAITH IN THE NAVY. Lord Morley on Near East Crisis. Rbctbbs Tblboeam. London, May 4. At the Royal Academy banquet, Mr. Churchill said the more he knew of the navy the greater his confidence in the quality of the ships and the men. He declared
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    COLONIAL FRIENDS.
    77 9 Rbutbr's Tblbobam. London, May 3. A Melbourne message says the Canadian minister, Mr. Foster, in a lecture on"Oureelves and the Empire declared that the dominions cannot longer refuse to share the burden of general defence of the Empire as well as their own special defence. An Ottawa message
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    SUN YAT SEN'S WARNING.
    53 9 Rbuth's Teleoram London, May 3. A letter from Sun Vat Sen is published in the papers appealing to foreign governments and peoples to prevent the loan to tho Peking Government. He declares that the effect of a liberal supply of money will be to precipitate a
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    COUNTESS KILLED.
    72 9 Raima's Tblbobam. London, May 8. It is announced that the Countess of C'ottenham has died at Goring on -Thames as the result of a gun accident. An inquest has been held on the Countess of Cottenham, who was an experienced shot, and who was found in the woods
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    SIR ARCHIBALD HUNTER.
    24 9 Rbutkk's Tblbobam. London, May 8. Sir Archibald Hunter, (iovernor of Gibraltar, is gazetted Colonel of the King s Own Royal Lancasters.
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    England v. Scotland.
    1844 10 MEMORABLE SOCCER MATCH AT CHELSEA. Scots Beaten by a Remarkable Goal. A great match was witnessed on April 5 when England and Scotland mot to context the international Association Championship. We take the following description of the name by ltover from the Daily News and Lender For
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    Secret Society Broken Up.
    266 10 According to the Times of Malaya (Ipoh) As a result of a few hours' work by detectives, acting on careful and elaborate preparations extending over several months, the authorities were able to execute, on Monday night, a coup, which it is hoped will have the effect
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    Red Sea Oilfields.
    174 10 The report of the Red Sea Oilfields, Limited, (or the period from February 1, 1911, to March 81, 1913, states that, the company being now a holding company and its assets almost entirely represented by 466,948 B shares of of the Anglo- Egyptian Oilfields, Limited, no profit
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    A Highland Emigrant.
    1344 10 The bare and almost prosaic annonnce- I < ment that Mr. J. W. Stewart bag bought 111 1 50,000 acres in Sutherland from the Duke of I < Sutherland covers a very pretty and interest- 1 < ing romance of Scottish and Canadian life. I < Mr.
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    MAN OVERBOARD.
    213 10 Supposed Lone Swimmer Sighted And Lost. Two sensational incidents, one of which involved the death of a third class passenger named W. Jacques, marked the voyage from London of the Aberdeen liner Marathon, which reached Melbourne on April 10. While the vessel was steering across the Indian Ocean
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    APRIL RUBBER RETURNS.
    314 10 Aver Tawah.— s,93l lbs. BruasPerak.— l,olB lbs. Bernam-Perak.— B,96B lbs. Cicely.— l9,o34lbs. Chemor- United.— s,2s2lbs. Dominion.— l2.B49lbe. Glenealy.- 6,4001b5. Lower Perak.— 2,9oOlbs. Ratanui.— ll,OB4lbs. Trolak.— 7,9l9lbs. Sungei 8ahru.— 4,697 lbs. 8ek0h.— 5,134 lbs. Tanjong Olak.— 8,848 lbs. Pahang Rubber C 0. —7,639 lbs. F.M.S. Rubber C 0.
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    P. and O. Mail Subsidies.
    208 10 On April 8, in the House of Commons, Mr. Outhwaite asked the Secretary to thn Treasury the amount of the subsidies agreed to be paid to the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company by the Imperial Government for the conveyance of mails under contracts entered into
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    130 10 According to her gross register the Empress of Russia which sailed this morning for Vancouver, via Hongkong, is not only the largest vessel to visit Singapore, but the largest to come through Suez. She was given a clear passage through the canal, three tugs tendering her throughout. At the commencement
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    THE SPRING RACES.
    461 10 Notes on To-Day's Training at The Race-Course. Owing to the heavy rain on Friday night, which lasted until about six the next morning, it was out of the question to send the horses on the course at the usual training hour. This was postponed till 3 30
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    Imperial Institute Bulletin.
    198 10 The April issue of the Bulletin of the Imperial Institute contains summaries of recent investigations, mainly of vegetable products, carried out by the scientific and technical staff of the Institute, among which are interesting reports on samples of beeswax and oil seeds from the Anglo- Egyptian Sudan,
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    Australian Coinage.
    181 10 The people of Australia may look forward to handling nickel pennies and halfpence before long. Already a communication has been sent to the Imperial Mint authorities asking them to submit designs for the new coins. The official letter which has been forwarded gives the mint artists something to
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    House Sent by Post.
    184 10 The parcel post officials at Chicago have successfully delivered a brick house by post, thus vindicating themselves before manufacturers who determined to put the aystern to a severe test. Naturally, the house was not posted* in one piece, but every single brick was sent through the
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      92 10 Peacock Cup Tie. A very largo crowd witnessed tho football match on the Raffles Reclamation ground on Saturday afternoon between the Sunrays and the White Star 11, in the semi final of the Peacock cup competition. Although the Sunrays had most of the game and pressed hard all through
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      Cricket.
      176 10 S.C.C. Tournament. The Etceteras met the Telegraphs in the S. C. C. cricket tournament on Saturday afternoon, the match being drawn with the following scores: Etceteras (Ist Innings). W. E. Rayner c Ray b Chamberlain 6 B. J. Henry c and b Chamberlain 61 Dr. Clarke not out 18
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    PARA RUBBER ON HILL SIDES.
    437 10 The Advantages of a System Of Terraces. In planting Para Rubber on the side of hills where the gradients are severe, I believe, writes Mr. L. C. Brown, in the Agricultural Bulletin, it would prove of great advantage to adopt the same method as that
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      135 10 A largely attended meeting of t commercial community of Bangkok has unanimously agreed to the formation of an international Chamber of Commerce. There has boen several abortive attempts to create such a body in the past fifteen years. It is anticipated that the new chamber will prove of great use
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      Rubber Estate Bullocks.
      342 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Kir.- I must give Mr. J. R. ltowick due credit for the humane care be gives bullocks on his estate. My strictures were directed against estates, specially lalang lands, where disc ploughs are employed, not where mere harrowing is done.
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    Tragic Incident at Sea.
    227 11 News was received by to-day's mail, says the I'inang Gazette of Thursday last, of the tragic death in the Indian Ocean of Mr. E. P. White, who for over six years was a member of the staff of tbo l'enang branch of Messrs. Whitoaway, Laidlaw and
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    The Suffragettes.
    153 11 The following items arc taken from London papers of April 11 -Annie Bell, the suffragette, who wher arrested for having obstructed the police outside Holloway Gaol on Wednesday, was found to have a loaded revolver in her possession, was brought before the Bow Street Police Court yesterday, and
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    105 11 The Semarang Locomotief reports that Mr. P. H. Soeters, general manager of the Seketjir Estate near Weleri, was shot dead on the afternoon of April 22, by a European watchman, an ex-soldier of Belgian extraction. It appears that the latter was dissatisfied with bis pay and ha.l previously threatened to
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    41 11 The loss to the insurance companies by the fire at Pootang, near Shanghai, is estimated at .£50,000 sterling, of which the Union Insurance Company of London is said to have lost £12,000, the North British £6,000, and the South British £8,000.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    726 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 5, 1918. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exohange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Sou. Valoi. Butibs. Sillies. a/- Allaxar 2/7 8/1 4 1 Anglo-Java 6/9 7/9 1 Anglo-Johore 7/- 8/8 3/- Anglo-Malay 12/-
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    938 12 SOME OF THE EXPERIENCES OF M. CAPUS. Initial Difficulties. M. Alfred Capos, one of the most successful of present French novelists and dramatists, recently gave a lecture on some of his experiences as a young man between 1880 85 which immensely amused his audience. The following specimens
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    Year's Beer Production.
    148 12 Statistics issued by the Treasury relating to brewers' licences show that in the twelve months to September 30 last 4,082 persons or firms were licensed as brewers for sale in the United Kingdom. The total number of licences issued was 4,165, and the amount of licence duty
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    PASSENGERS OVERSEAS.
    829 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London:—n
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    Hats From Shavings.
    172 12 Many of the handsome summer hats worn by the ladies are made of shavings. It is said that the finest examples of this industry are the product of Japan, where these wooden ribbons appear in diverse forms, certain of which possess almost the sheen and delicacy of
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    THE "UNIVERSITY MANNER."
    642 12 Honours Men Who Teach Very Badly. The University manner may be quite a nioe accomplishment, but in the secondary schools it appears to have its disadvantages. Rather unkind things, for instance, are said in the Board of Education report for 1911-12, about university men who are appointed
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    Tips Or No Tips?
    238 12 Tips or no tips is becoming something of a burning question just now, and tippers and tipped are to meet in conference at Tours on April 11, 12, and 18, writes a Paris correspondent. One who proposes to attend the conference, and will, presumably sit among
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    Skating Rink in the Home.
    194 12 Berlin has been both puzzled and pleased to learn that still another skating rink will shortly be opened. Berlin already possesses three, all of which announce their approaching closure in consequence of the warmer weather. In contrast, the new rink will remain open most of
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    The 'Varsity Voice.
    950 12 THE EDUCATION BOARD'S NEW PROBLEM. Can It Be Helped? The report of the Board of Education for 1911 12, issued on April 1, contains certain passages which seem to reflect on university educated teachers in secondary schools. The main objection is to their want of training, but
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    Annual Soot Fall io London.
    101 12 On each of the 117 square miles which make up the area of London no fewer than 650 tons ol soot fall every year, or 76,050 tons in all. An article in the April issue of the Domestic Engineering gives a description of some recent
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    854 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Traffic Hangers in London. An interesting theory as to the origin of the rale of the road was given to the select committee on motor traffic dangers on April, by Sir J. H. A. Macdonald, Lord J ustice Clerk of Scotland.
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    207 15 Lord Archibald Campbell, brother of the Duke of Argyll, who died at Rhu na Craig, Inverary after lying ill a week with acute influenza, was heir-presumptive to the present Duke of Argyll. Lord Archibald was the business member of the Campbell family. He was for ::5
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      635 16 BOARD AND LODnING. T.M.C.A.HOUSE. Excellent rooms, with or witbont board. Apply The General Secretary. 1-2-scb. v BOARO AND RESIOENCE. Large comfortable roams with verandah attached at Camba Uou-e, 98, River Valley Road, 28-4 315 PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIOENCE. Bedroom and dressingrootn, $-5. Bachelors only. Tennis. Apply Ctntra', c/o Straits Times.
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