The Straits Times, 2 November 1914

Total Pages: 12
1 12 The Straits Times
  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.(i.t(i SINGAPORE. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 2. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 252 1 BEER. KATZ BROS., LTD. CHEAP SALE. Special Bargains in Men's Wear. These Goods can never be repeated at Prestnt Prices. Take advantage of our Special Bargains. jft All Sizes: 6* to 7J. M Fancy and Back k] «M Nhbllbßtrt jgt*?. Cottcn, Cashmere, IB HELMETS ■^•'^■|v L! 8 !o •U.refcd and
      252 words
    • 169 1 ROBINSON CO. FOR THOSE HOMEWABD BOUND A Large Selection of CABIN TRUNKS. At Special Prices. Suit Cases Uniform Gladstone Bags. i^HH Kit Bags. No. 7886. No. 1102-H. THE GRANIT FIBRE THE TRAVELLER'S Cabin Trunk, made of specially prepared B lack Japanned Canvas Cabin Trunk, brown Fibre, fitted with Bentwood Bat-
      169 words
    • 9 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Sou t niMTS ADAMSON 6ILFILLAN *co in.
      9 words

  • 1614 2 LORD ROSEBEBY'S RECRUITING I APPEAL A War of Liberty. The Earl of Roeebery, who is Lord Lieutenant of Midlothian, m.. !e a recruiting appeal on September 22, to the men in the western district uf the county, at Juniper Green. He observed that the grave situation had
    1,614 words
  • 634 2 New Street Vehicles For Shanghai. The NX. Daily News states that the Shanghai tram car service will shortly be extt mil; I by the introduction of raillißs electric cars. Seven of these have arrivul fr.nu England, where they were constructed by tliu K,ii!l<-s Electric Traction Co., and
    634 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 142 2 I Hazeline' Trade Hark) V Snow" v Protector Ladies who use "'Hazeline' ■••^^^k Snow daily are able to indulge in open-air pastimes to their heart's content, and 1 still preserve their beauty. Because line' Snow" prevents the disfiguring effects of ex|X>sure to sun, wind, dust, etc., It is delightfully cooling
      142 words
    • 33 2 Lame Back. Lame back may be cored by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times a day with a vigorous rubbiDg at each appli cation. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. <
      33 words
    • 543 2 WORLDS CYCLE RECORD Wj COVCHTKY FLYCR |A 3*,3— Mll«, la 3*6 Days flflf^l HUD CYCLES ITAND THE HIT. BHk^P'-'. £3-W to £9 fg nt sZ/ rrw Art Catalonia UCAn CTCI.E rnKPIKT, mCHU (Dnt 1319 LIVtRFOOIi ■sMBSBSa bt.i..d. ...pplic.tl... lr.. 0.»11.5«C... C.pt US. M, Robln.on *<.. tl.(«p.r*. WAR I:::::;:::. t-:.v«?,:;":^ t
      543 words
    • 317 2 ARTICLES FOB SALE. COCONUT SEEOIMM FOR SALE From well grown troes. For particulars *nd prices, apply to A. r KANKKL, Siglap Eatate, cr t Victoria atrtoi. 317 a BTYLIBH TURNOUT FOR SALE. Fast bigh stopping Australian mare with Victoria, complete with hbrnees N o rt asonible offer refused. Apply to
      317 words

  • 1167 3 REVIEW OF FIRST TWO MONTHS OF WAR. German Naval Strategy. After two months of war the naval situation remains absolutely nnohanged, writes the naval correspondent of The Times on September 29. Our r'uvt keeps the sea, and that of Germany its ports. Every sensible man must
    1,167 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 836 3 A FEW HOMELY DC All TV HINTS ON DCAU l 1 By RITA MOYA. Every woman should take pride in her per-nnal appe*rir,cc. If it is not p- s-iblo to be bcautifal in the fullest m nae ol the word, at lottt you can have tbe att-activone i of a
      836 words
    • 12 3 For Children's Hacking Cojgb at Niffb' Woodn Oreat Peppermint Cure la ft*.
      12 words
    • 400 3 After Illness After the racking effects of fever, dysentery, cholera, colic or bowel complaints, every part of the bo:ly needs strengthening. It if not enough merely to take tonics or artificial stimulants, for only by builJing u p every part of th; body can health be regained. SCO IT'S Emuk'on
      400 words
    • 762 3 STEAMER^AILINGS. STRAITS STEAM SHIP CO., LTD., AND 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. An Express weekly service is being maintained by steamers of the above companies between SINGAPORE and BANGKOK. The steamers leave Singapore every Saturday and have very good accommodation for passengers. Full particulars may be had on application to
      762 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 368 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. r¥o. I STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang. Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, McdiIterranean Ports, Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBS MED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8 S. CO.. LTD.. ft LTHE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD.
      368 words
    • 506 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A scrvioe is maintained between Yokohama via porta to Maiseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract witb the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamer? maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
      506 words
    • 693 4 STEAMER SAILING 3. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringgano, Biaat, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobaamoi, Bandon, Langaaen, Taka, Champon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Out Departure A STEAMER Nov. 3 Nov. 7-3 p.m. 1O N 14—3 p.m. ii 17 91—3 p.m.
      693 words
    • 880 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND" Riyi NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via SOUTHAMPTON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 49 a OCEAN STUM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD.
      880 words

  • 101 5 FIXTURES Monday, November 2. High Water, 0.50 a.m., 10.89 p.m. Tuesday, November 3. High Wator, 10.13 a.m., 11.11 p.m Wednesday, November 4. High \V.it-<r. in N i m.. 1141 p <a ii 1) rrick'-i, noon. Thursday, November 5. High Water, MJI a.m. Friday, November 6. lligh Wator.
    101 words
  • 125 5 To-dat. Batu l'aliat 8 pm -.cnhair and T. Auson 8 pm Malacca and Muar pro Pcnang and Calcutta taking mails for Durban 8 pm Uhi'i, Lingga ami Singkcp 4 pm To HOBKOW. Muntok mill I'aloiubang 8 am AnaiLha and Natuna Is. 10 am Port Dickon and Port
    125 words
  • 33 5 i Oo» b L»wrn« a«s Sept. 9 t 26 Oct. V6 It >t 17 -26 Oct. '26 26 Oct. 26 So,.-.. M O.-t. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 21 Oct. 29
    33 words
  • 360 5 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following pas«engrr bookings to the Straits are taken from tbe London and China Express. It should be undent it.<l that, iv some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending paitseDgers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in
    360 words
  • 156 5 EXCHANGE JtlDutl'Oll, KoVKXBBB 2, 1914 O» Lokdou Bank 4 m/i 2/4£ Demand a/4£ Private 8 m/i 2/4 j On !.<oii Bank T. T. 17-tJ On HoHouoxo...Banfc d/d 29% Om Sbak *H*i....Bank d/d 100 On lm» Bank T. T. 141J Om Japak Bank d/d 114} Sovereigns baying ratf
    156 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 178 5 alue 5 10 10 Ampau^ 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Belat 1.00 10 10 Broang 0.75 10 10 Kumpai 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 Kinta Association £1 41 Kinta Tin 1.12.6 £1 41 Lahat Miiit-f--10 6 Malayan ColliorieH £1 £1 Malayan Tina 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton 5/.
      178 words
    • 591 5 jg»| Buyer* talta* 2/. 2/- Allaea. 1/8 1/7 £1 £1 Anglo-Jar* 2/8 8/8 2/. 2/. Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/9 2/- 2/- Batam: Malaka -/6 /10 £1 41 Batu Tiga 1.6.0 1.15.0 2/- 2/- Bekoli -/5 -/8 £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 1.6.0 1.8.6 £1 £1 Bnkit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0 2/- 2/-
      591 words
    • 123 5 41 41 B. Smottiiu Co. 12/- 18/0 £1 41 IVel. 10.0 1.2.8 6/- 5/- Electric T'ways 8/- 4/8 10 10 Fraeer k Neave 50.00 65.00 50 50 Hammer k Co. 85.00 96.00 100 HowarthErokioe... 45.00 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 Kstc Bro, DeL 110.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 12.50
      123 words
    • 61 5 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% $1,234 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 6 y jC850,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal H% of 1907 «1,600,000 pa Buyers Sellers Spore Muiicipal A{% of 1009 11,003,000 pat Spore Municipal 4",, 2,000,000 o%dit S'poro Munic ipai 4 £300,000 021 ,%The baying quotations of
      61 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 195 5 AUCTION SAI PmmtM and Co. \t siWooni, two KnbbiT T\. 1 i ia, and oDe Cow, at 11. Novem l> r 3. At saleroom, land and >it Kal!ang Kd., etc.. at MA iitr J.— At s.ileroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. ihei 4.— At saleroom, Hones and Carriages, at 11. ber
      195 words
    • 449 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. PAYING GUESTS WANTED. Large rooms with verandahs and la'.h'OM to town. Miit married conplt or MM N, App'.y Box K)3, Strait' Time-. Ml 1-12 ASSESSMENT NOTICE. UTKE is 1 trcby (ji^en, tbat tbo Rate li 1 c.t A -fseskUKUt on Lands and Houses in Mi l'.uril Hoard Districts,
      449 words
    • 217 5 CARLSBERG BEER^ J/^^^^^ World-Wide Sole Agents THE FAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore, BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. CHUBBY SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. MORTGAGEES SALE JF FREEHOLD LAND AND HOUSE AT KIM KEAT
      217 words
    • 53 5 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NICHT I PRESENTS AT 9,18 O. P. S. MASTERPIECE (In 4 Reels). A Strong and Exciting Melodrama ol a Naughty Boy who turns out a Cnlvalroua Naval Olllcer and Befriends those to whom be had ever been wrong. Full ot Love and Eplsodea, with
      53 words
  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 86 5 WE4THER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, November 1. 0 A.M. S P.M. 0 P.M Bared. 82 Fab 39.910 29.782 39.882 Timp. 87.0 970 7HO HO.O 76.8 76.0 Dir. of Wind calm SK calm Max.shadeTpuip. 900 Miv 72.4 Max. in Sun Te rad. Ther 70.0 lUmf »11 ia 24 hours Nil. tolegrain
      86 words

  • 1120 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2. TURKEY'S GREAT BLUNDER. We are profoundly sorry that Turkey has allowed herself to be dragged into the great war. It is practically impossible for her to excape now that she has so far outraged neutrality as to attack certain ports on the lilack Sea,
    1,120 words
  • 22 6 It is understood that Government motorcars are to be disposed of at an early date, at any rate in Singapore and Malacca.
    22 words
  • 23 6 Additional fans will probably be provided in tbe near future in the main block of Government offices and in the police courts. Singapore.
    23 words
  • 25 6 Surgical operations in the Government Hospital at Penang have largely increased, md in all probability a fifth nutse will be pruvided in the ntar future.
    25 words
  • 11 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and 8.
    11 words
  • 24 6 One of the crew of the French torpedoboat Mousqnet came ashore at I'enaga on c barrel, on which he had been for nine hours.
    24 words
  • 27 6 In view of the war it has been decided to abandon all meeting* of tbe C.E.M.S. and of the Guild of St. Andrew until the New Year.
    27 words
  • 26 6 It is recommended to the Legislative Council that tbe police force at Christmas Island should be strengthened by the addition of a lance-corporal and three constables
    26 words
  • 39 6 The cafe chantant recently held at Ipoh in aid of the Belgian Red Cross Society realised the sum of 11,418.14*. and a draft for £165 16s. 3d. has been forwarded to Count de Lalaing of the Belgian Legation, London.
    39 words
  • 38 6 In view of China's military needs the Progressive party proposes to the Government the adoption of the conscription system and that all males between the ages of 18 and 40 be called upon to take up military service.
    38 words
  • 42 6 It is understood that enquiries are being made from an American firm as to a soundingboard for the pulpit in St. Andrews Cathedral. Tbe idea of moving tbe pulpit further down the Cathedral did not meet with the approval of tho Trustees.
    42 words
  • 43 6 The Bajau outlaw, Lajau, who instigated tbe affair in Sarawak which laid recently to tbe death in Sarawak of Mr. Skene Keith, has beeu killed. He was speared by a Bajau while asleep, and it was discovered that he had previously been wounded.
    43 words
  • 56 6 A sacred concert, at which The Messiah will bo rendered, in aid of the Prince of Wall s's War Relief Fund, has been fixed for December 28, in the Victoria Theatre. There will be a choir of over 100 voices anel an orchestra of HO or more, the whole under
    56 words
  • 51 6 Lieut. J. G. Sntton, of H.M.S. Talbot. has sent home to his parents, at Stevenage, Herts., the official flag of the German vessel which the Talbot captured aud brought into Falmouth. Tbe flag is now being flown in Clifton Lodge grounds, the British naval ensign occupying its proper position on
    51 words
  • 54 6 The funeral of the four members of the Russian cruiser, which was sunk in Penang harbour on Wednesday morning, took place in the evening at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Western Road. It was attended by a large concourso of sympathisers, including tbe Hon. A. T. Bryant, Resident Councillor, and many
    54 words
  • 59 6 In connection with Reuters telegram announcing the arrival of Indian troops at Tsingtau, a private message received in Shanghai stated that, on October 14, 450 of the iSikh troops at the British barracks in Tientsin departed for Tsicgtau. It was subsequently learned that their progress had been delayed by the
    Reuter  -  59 words
  • 69 6 Some doubt has been expressed that the Emden when she paid her disastrous visit to I'enang last week entered the harbour by the «outh channel. A gentleman staying on the Crag, who saw the affair, states definitely in the Times of Malaya that the EmJeu steamed in through tbe north
    69 words
  • 65 6 The annual general meeting of the Tanjong Pj^ar Dock Recreation Club (European employees of the Singapore Harbour Board) was held on Friday in the Club House, Mr. W. King (President) in the chair. The members unanimously agreed to make tbe following donations from tbe Club funds Prince of Wales's War
    65 words
  • 79 6 A telegram to Java from the Hague reports that a new Hague newspaper which was recently started under German management, and li 's iutimate relations with tbe German embassy at the Hague, has published an article calling on Holland to range herself on the side of Germany. If she does
    79 words
  • 80 6 From an avowal be once made in public it would appear that Mr. F. E. Smith's sueMM at the Press Bureau is not so successful on the links as he is in the Law Courts. Appearing in a case before Mr. Justice ScruttoD, Sir Stanley Bucktnaster and the judge had
    80 words
  • 91 6 In accordance with a decree of the French Government, dated September 27, t)ie Saigon Civil Couit ordered on October 24 Mm IbJmm and siqueHtiation of all personal ami real estate in Cochin China belonging to German subject*. This order applies equally to the property of QbhmS tinus as well as
    91 words
  • 144 6 Heavy fiats have been inflicted upon Chinese who have been brought to court by Inspector Taylor, Head of the Preventire Services, for evasions of tbe Cbandu Kt venue Ordinance. A Chinese woman whose case has occupied considerable time in the third court was this morning convicted on three charges and
    144 words
  • 336 6 Mr. and Mrs. C. Darby, of Sungkai, have left Ipoh for Penang en route for home. Dr. Eagles, recently stationed at Taipin^ and formerly of Kuala Lumpur, is a passen ger for home. Miss Winifred Webb, who went home by the steamer Syria, has sent a handsomely
    336 words
  • 27 6 There are fourteen cases down for hearing at the Supreme Court this month, a number of which were brought over from the October sittings.
    27 words
  • 143 6 According to the calendar to-day is All Souls' Day. The real founder of tbe festival was Odilon, Abbot of Cluny, who in the ninth century established the custom in his own monastery of praying for the dead upon this day. The practice grew, and in the year
    143 words
  • 219 6 Arising out of a charge of cheating against a Chinese named Teh Jcow Kirn, mentioned in tbe second court on Saturday, was a curious story of a credulous towkay, Goh Ah Hce, of Beach Road. He hael a son lying ill and so secured the services of
    219 words
  • 202 6 These who journeyed to the Warders Recreation Room, on Saturday cvcdidk, when a concert MM > n a >'' tlie I'rincf of Walts War l-'uml spt nt a nm-t enjuj.iblc time. The moiu had been tastefully decorated for tbe occasion and the completeness of the gtDtrul ttrrau^i.
    202 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 167 6 BOUTON ROUGE FELUCCA I^Hjk (MILOMETER J|j|: li SPECIALS JLBENSON'S jT ""S- WORLD RENOWNED /V^ WATCHES Are the BESL jjrf J WARRANTED TIMEKEEPERS Jr LONDON MAKE. Gold Bracelet Watches from £8 Bb., The £25 "Field. or 87 nett The SANK OF ENGLAND." in Silver Cases U, or $4286 nett. Ifret QqU
      167 words
    • 118 6 ALHAMBRA CINIMaTMMni TMHTRF BEACH RO*D 2nd Show 9.16 p.m. Ist Show 780 p.m. In S Parts I In 8 Part 1 1 ZOE OR A WOMAN'S LAST CARD Mile. Regina Badet in the title role Ad emotional drama of tbe highest class, with superb actiDg. MAX'S MARVELLOUS CURE! LATEST PATHE
      118 words

  • 2580 7 Turkey Attacks Egypt. NOW AT WAR WITH BRITAIN. Denials Until the Last Moment. MORE HARD FIGHTING IN FRANCE. The forward Movement Continued. The Straits Times is officially informed from Government House that a telegram was received from home yesterday morning announcing that war had broken out between Great
    2,580 words
  • 826 7 VOLUNTEER COMPANY BEING FORMED. Support from Singapore Business Men. There is every indication that the corps of veterans, something of a misnomer inas much as it will include many an able-bodied man, barred from the active volunteer force by a detail as to age, will bo Rtarte<l
    826 words
  • 60 7 (From Oca Own Cokkespondint.i London, November 2. Sumatra Java pays a final dividend of 12 j per cent, and carries forward £9,500 Batak Habit pays 5 per cent, and puts to reserve £4,600. The Java market is weak. Smoked sheet at i'>\ compares with fine hard Para
    60 words
  • 2475 7 TERMBLE MORNING SCENE IN HARBOUR. How the Zhemtchug Went Down Rel-ter's Tklf.oram. London, October 31, 4.10 a.m. Bordeaux, official: The Emdeu entered Penang dying the Russian flag. After torpedoing the Zbemtchug she was attacked by the French destroyer Mousquet which was sunk. Tho survivors were rescued by
    2,475 words

  • 205 8 Conclusion of the Ipoh Club Gymkhana. (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, October 31. The meeting on the second day was well attended, but tbe racing was only moderately good. The first raco was declared noil and void owing to an objection. Race 2.— Michael Graham 1, Brydone
    205 words
  • 254 8 Prince of Wales's War Relief Fund. The Hoq. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge, the receipt of the following further contributions to date: Amount already acknowledged 145,101.01 \V. MauBfieM aad Co Ltd. 2,000 K. \i 500 Singapore United Estate, Manager and Staff 140 Bukit Scnibawang Estate
    254 words
  • 98 8 An official UritUh Foreign Office telegram .letipatcti. i li. in I .u.iou on October 23, pub hslixi iv Hangkuk, yivesthe text of an official MonU negrin communique which state* that the Austrian fore hare bet v r.'pul<w<l after a terribly otabbnro two days' ti^lit by Serbs and MooteneKriaH, who were
    98 words
  • 576 8 Trains Disorganised And Bridges Down. In connection with onr wire from Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, concerning the floods iv Selangor, the following further details appear in the Malay Mail of October 31 Kuala Kubu bore an extremely washed out appearance, yesterday, having just emerged from tho severest
    576 words
  • 340 8 Singapore Qolf Club A bogey sweepstako competition was played on Saturday and yesterday, and resulted in a win Ist Mr. E. L. Talma, who returned a net score of all squaro. The sweep was won by Mr. Talma on Saturday, and by Mr. Smith yesterday. Forty five members competed,
    340 words
  • Correspondence.
    • 269 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Tbo fate of the letters addressed you by the Eurasians on this subject was fully anticipated by many. Yours is a European paper, is it not But it was, nevertheless, hoped that out of a sense
      269 words
    • 126 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to your cat-o nineUiU story I should like to point out to you that it is not only used in the German Navy, but in the army as well and practically in every German household, not
      126 words
    • 228 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Tiie doubt has long existed as to whether a section of the members of tho Singapore Club were made of ordinary clay. Their Saturday's action re a vetcraus corps fcM however made doubt a certainly— that j they are not. Thank
      228 words
  • 274 8 The neighbourhood of Tanjorjg Katong Road is a lonesome one any time round about midnight, in fact, an a scene of operations for the footpad it is ideal, and no when tho police, on Saturday night, reoeived information that a Malay constable had been killed
    274 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 94 8 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. When you have a bad cold you want a r< medy that will not only give relief, but t fleet a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy (hat is pleasant to take, a remedy that con tains nothing injurious. Chamberlain's Congb Remedy met ts all tluse requirements.
      94 words
    • 49 8 'Vote* for women 1 »ote< for women 1 Screamed tbe angry suffragette Votes (or womt n votes for women I We shall get our own way jet." 4s tho lady's paroxysms. Made b«r hoarse— up spoke McOmer Get your speaking voioe in order Vote tor Woods' Oreat Peppermint Care,
      49 words
    • 429 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot: Raffles Hotel Buildings, 88, Bras Basah Road. TELEPHONE NO. 490 The Brighton of Singapore. STennU. «m m Tel. 335. mm h Billiards c a
      429 words
    • 171 8 THE "CRAG" HOTEL. PENANO HILLS The Sanatoiiam of Tue Smuts Settlements. Complete); It- novated. Tw(:ntyuix honrn frcia Singapore. 4 perfect Reaitii Hi sort Mi i.c dial spot '.■>r spending holiday*. JlonKniowt for fari'i sJho Single und Doable Rooms. Tonr B-lliardH. C-v.in. t, Spl<>n<lid Wrlks. Tek^'jore IV c and Telegraph OEoos.
      171 words

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 326 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA W/Q^l CONSUMPTION gA CHLOROSIS .^A B flßak Deschiens All doctors aRTec that this vital Iron of the Plood AL.VAYS CUREii, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. Par better than uncooked meat, Chalybeates. etc. 2^ .JLL. JC^sL
      326 words
    • 249 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly snd Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de I'Sarope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh k Co Bras Basah Road, The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station.
      249 words
    • 697 9 NOTICES. IN THE COLONIAL COURT OF ADMIRALTY OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE No. 8 of 1914. IN PRIZB. THE 8.8. MARKOMANIA. WALTER FAAB. MASTER. GEORGE V, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND AND OF THE BRITISH DOMINIONS BEYOND THE SEAB,
      697 words
    • 702 9 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tendtn will be received up to noon on Monday, the '28rd November, 1914, at the Master Attendant's Office, Singapore, tor tbe supply of rations for tho Marine Drpartmunt, Singapore, for tbe year 1916. Forms of tender may be obtained at the Master Attendant's Office. Tenders to be
      702 words
    • 720 9 NOTICES. NOTICE. Mr. William 11. Taylor, Singapore, recently employed by up, is no longer in our service. POWELL CO, Auctioneers 80 10 2 11 NOTICE. P. A. M. A Register of Estate Managers and Assistarts has bicn t-tartt J by this Association. Employers, having vacant posts to fill, and employees
      720 words

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 548 10 litMßri M.T MsVMT. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF AMY EABTEAI COMPaKL PROSPEROUS sU&d PROGRESSIVE. THE CHEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICI w'inoK^fr Houss, WngspsrS LONDON OFFICB SB. OM tfawty, 8.0. Ik* j has *aO.OO« li| .ilti l wMk tsw t m urn IM si ssagissJ aad asaspta Wok «W
      548 words
    • 343 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Direct Government Suoervision, Government Audit. Policies are "WORLU WIDE." and Non Forfeit able Large Nat Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Business, 1918, o*er... 18,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. EVANS,
      343 words
    • 525 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling £1,500,000 at 2/. 118,000,000 Silver 118,009,000 |33,0C0,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Laodale. Chairman. W. L Pattendcn, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Eeq. P. H. Holyoak, Esq. G. T. M.
      525 words
    • 492 10 BANKING. THE MERCANTILEBANK OF INDIA LTD. Capi al Authorised 51 ,600.000 Capital Subsoribed ...£1,138,000 Capital Paid-up £562, 500 Reserve Fund £465,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Black Esq., Chairman. James Campbell Esq. H.Melvill SimonsE.-q. J. A. Maitland Esq. Sir David Yule. J. M. Ryrie Eeq. Chief Manager Percy Mould Esq.
      492 words
    • 1250 10 INSURANCE. PARTNERSHIP INSURANCE capital sos the brains of a conwrn. It prntf ct tlie business from being curpl-d through the withdrawal of a deceased partner's interest. It provides agaicst credit impairment It xi.em>thcns finane al standing and proves an invaluable asH>t. This liimrance insmd on Endowment principlei, covers two lives,
      1,250 words

  • 1084 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Uses for Cars in Belgium. Some of the uses to which cars have been put in Belgium during the war are described in The Autocar, by Norman Pullow, who writes From the motorist's point of view undoubtedly the most Htriking thing
    1,084 words
  • 25 11 Cooperation is a system by which Urge number ot people work together in order that an equally large number of officials may intercept the ptofita.
    25 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 146 11 When reliability is of first importance when economy matters— for service un^er most severe conditions for higher than usual efficiency— in sizes from \i h.p. to 600 h.p. USE WESTINGHOUSE MOTORS Over 1,000 000 h.p. of Motors made at Trafford Park are giving exceptional service. SOLE A' ENTS i vyfc-IN
      146 words
    • 41 11 Treatment for Dysentery. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor oil will effectually cure the most stubborn oases of dysentery. It is especially Rood tor summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
      41 words
    • 296 11 DUNLOP i^ TYRES. MOTOR CYCLE, \%i^ JiL^/ SOLID NO INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLIES. NO ALTERATION IN PRICES. The Dun] op Company is in a position to meet any demands which may be made upon it. It is to your best interest, at this time especially, to SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE. Obtainable at
      296 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 442 12 Goodrich TYRES. (<F& &>*% V Pa ma yg >** M uHPS. SOLE AGENTS: Adamsoii. Gilffillan Co.. Ltci.. SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. CHIRGE OF CHILDREN WANTCO. Lady willing to take charge of cbildrcn to KnglaDd for passage. Apply to Box No. 808, Straits Times. 81-10 8U EUROPEAN ASSISTANT WANTED. Wanted
      442 words
    • 373 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO LET. AOCHENCAIRN," No. 1, Tanglin Hill, fr.nl>. v done up. Rent $110. Apply to M.ME ft Co. 3-11 v SEABIDE REBIDENCE TO LET. Folly furnished. Entry November 1. Arply to A. FRANKEL, Siglap Estate, or at 876, Victoria Street. 2 9 a TO BE
      373 words
    • 513 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. win No. 188, Amoy Street Apply M Ouston, S, Prince street. 29 b a FURNISHED BEABIOE REBIOENGEB TO LET. BELINDA and JC ANITA, to let tarnished, tpply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. 16 o FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street. Immediate
      513 words
    • 370 12 NOTICEB. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 109. Market Street, Telephone No. 421. Shipcbandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors. Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sou Aobnts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiple Brard Hair Beltings. CODE FLAGS of all sizes ready In stock. Prices reasonable. 17 80-6-1 B TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS.
      370 words
    • 627 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ship-Chindlen, government and Miiniclpf Contractor*, SaiMral Importers ana Exporters. and Commission agents, [state, Rim-Mill and Saw-Mill Suppliers 37. Philip Street Tel. Address OUANKIAT," Codis: A. B. C. fTH Edition and A i. Teleihcne Hot.— Office litS arrt i 174. CPiivatc 146 C). Sole Agents Fob GLOBE
      627 words
    • 465 12 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES Straits Times List The following fixture* fjr the ourreint wn I and important forthcoming fixtures are kiojl j Hnpplitd by the secretaries of tho various clubs. Convenient forms on which to uiakthe returns will be supplied on application ttl.o Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Golf Club. Nov. 7
      465 words
  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 223 12 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—MisceUane oas wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per fon> lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, tl each inner ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, %'i. Inch Seal« Ratbs
      223 words