The Straits Times, 3 February 1915
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Title Section13 1915-02-03 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.714 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement176 1915-02-03 1 I Is I KATZ BROS,, LTD. GENTLEMEN'S Vl Lisle Thread SILK la Toes, Heels HALF-HOSE. JSL and Tops. LATEST COLOURS. $1.25 per pair. Sizes: 9 to 11. An Exceptionally Smart Silk Sock in Plain colours with Silk Embroidered clox. COLOURS: Purple, Grey, Saxe, Wine, Tan, Slate J& —^S, THE "PARIS"176 words
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Advertisement46 1915-02-03 1 SLEDGE MILK IS OESUINB Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF THB BERNESE ALPS. S M 8 «mf l 5 lUESE'jtfft MILXC t Ask tor: SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS ft SONS, LIMITED. IS OESUINE OF THB46 words
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Advertisement79 1915-02-03 1 ROBINSON CO. ENGLISH MADE ATTACHE CASES. Reliable -3 Fitted with COWHIDE CASES M MR Strong Lined Vellum No 2081. gST*^T^y NICKEL LOCKS. •RITISH MAMUFACTUNK. Sizes: 10 in.. 12 in., 14 in., 16 in. 1 Prices: $7.75, 10.00, 12.00, 14.00. INSPECTION INVITED. ROBINSON CO. Now In Stock Nova. yg ~y^ "jr.79 words
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Advertisement31 1915-02-03 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Agents: ADAMSON. GILFILLAN 4 CO., PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG HINGCHEONG& COMPANY. Adalphl Hotel Building*. Singapore. Branch at Pening. 1 81-5.1631 words
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Article1321 1915-02-03 2 GOW, WILSON AND STANTON'S REVIEW. Fluctuations of the Year. Messrs. Gow, Wilson and Stanton's rubber market report for the year 1014 is to band and is reproduced below in its entirety It i* computed that the world's output of rubber during 1914 will have amounted to1,321 words
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Article417 1915-02-03 2 Soap Bubbles, Sliding Tea-cups Add Spinning Eggs. The lecture which Professor C. V. Boys gave at the Royal Institution recently— the third of his Christmas course on Science in the Horne was announced as dealing with Fluids in the Home, but it scarcely fulfilled the promise417 words
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Article253 1915-02-03 2 Life Saved by a Small Prayer Book. A petition ha* recently been presented to the Consistory Court of Loudon, by tbe vicar and churchwardens of St. George's, Old Brentford, asking for a faculty to authorise the fixing of an oak box with a plate g'afcs front, on253 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement268 1915-02-03 2 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION b,READ BROTHERS, l-u«j Dog's Head Guinness /fi SH l •OLD EVERYWHERE. ORDER IN FAM L«' PACKAGES tfgtffeniltQ $$\^FL Oi//f I Ctf e6** i <% < j 37f£ SUPERIOR FLOUR SUPERIOR FLOUR SUPERIOR FLOUR M»NUfACTUMO MANUFACTURED MANUFACTURED DAIRI FLOUR MILLS DAIRI FLOUR MILS DAIRI268 words
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Advertisement327 1915-02-03 2 NOTICES. ASTROLOGY. Princess Aw eta may be consulted for the next few days between hours 7 a.m., 4 and 6 p.m. Room No. 62, Raffles Hotel. Fee moderate. a 2 8-2 NOTICE. Application*, accompanied by oopies of testimonial*, will be received at the Master Attendant's Office, op to 15th February327 words
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Advertisement73 1915-02-03 2 Don't Cough. It is absurd to allow a congh to hang on and sap your vitality when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure you. You don't know where a persistent cough will land you. You can't afford to allow your throat and lungs to become diseased when it is such a73 words
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Advertisement585 1915-02-03 2 A Mother's Joy Her Little Wasted Baby ■ade bright and well by the power or these Tablets Mrs. Edith H. Ferr ~-«idin# at 82, Des-boroußh-rd., Eastleigh, Hints., speaking tc a representative, said: "I am convinced that Dr. Caasell'a Tablet* saved my MWT% child's life. When QT V LliXm baby was585 words
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Advertisement446 1915-02-03 2 To build up In weakness To make you well and keep you well— this is the work of SCOTT'S Emulsion. la cases of ANEMIA WASTING DEBILITY RICKETS SCOTTS EmuUion has no rqual ftl bringing back the rnergy, strength and vigour of glorious hra'th. Still the best at all eges of446 words
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Article1516 1915-02-03 3 MARVELLOUS CONSISTENCY OF RETURNS. Improving Price of The Metal. Tbe first annual general meeting of the Renong Tin Dredging Company, Limited, ni held at Salisbury House, London Wall, E.C., on December 29, Capt. Francis Bernard Lawson (chairman of the board) presiding. The Chairman, in moving tbe adoption1,516 words
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Article420 1915-02-03 3 Desperate Work During Capture Of Village. A Paris message, dated January 6, svhich has appeared in Australian papers, gives details of the French defeat of the Germans at Steinbach. These show that tbe German commander, replying to a French demand for surrender on December 81, said be420 words
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Article230 1915-02-03 3 Mr. Charles Newton Wheeler, a distinguished American journalist, who ha« spent a fortnight in Western Oermany, summing up for his own paper tbe bate oult now obsessing tbe Oermau national son), says The hatred felt towards England by the Oerman people passes beyond tbe mere meaning230 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement179 1915-02-03 3 BEER Brewed from only Best Malt Hops. BOLE AOENTIi ANN LOCK CO., Battery Road. BUB- AGENTS TAI TO CO., Beach Road, Singapore. LATEX CUPS MOMI CHESTS JAPANESE SILK AND GENERAL GOODS. YAMATO CO., High Street, Singapore Quality. Quantity. Eoonomj The three es entiaM which every p rson should consider belrre179 words
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Advertisement13 1915-02-03 3 Tor Children's Hackiag Cough at Nivlit Wiwlk Great Peppermint Com Is 6 L13 words
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Advertisement670 1915-02-03 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. A RARE OPPORTUNITY NEW INTERMEDIATE SERVICE The Magnificent Twin Screw Steamship M X NNESOTA W.OOO Ton* Cargo Capacity. 30,718 Tons Groan Register. 87,600 Tons Displacement EQUIPPED WITH WIRELESS TBLBORAPHT Will aail a« an Intermediate steamer from HONGKONG to SEATTLE:. Offering the following Attractive Rates. dongkong, Manila and Shanghai670 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous38 1915-02-03 3 Why do you feed tramps who come along They never do aoy work for you." No," said the wife, but it is quite a satisfaction to see a man eat a meal without finding fault with tbe cooking."38 words
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Advertisement624 1915-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBN4NO, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS. PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of. Lading issued for China Coaat, Persian Gulf Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europt). i Connecting624 words
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Advertisement521 1915-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N/VJC. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Vokobama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamer', maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and aro fitted with all521 words
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Advertisement699 1915-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. Wi SIAM STEAM NAVIQATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Krotay, Paka, Tringgsnn, Bisot. Sotnerak, Baohok, Kelantan Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohnamoi, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak »nrt Bangkok. A STEAMER Due Departure s.s. BORIBAT Fab. 8, S p.m. ■.a. YUGALft F«b. 9 13.3 p.m. s.s. AS699 words
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Advertisement619 1915-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM BHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. GO. LTD The Companies' steamera »ro doepatobixi from Liverpool outwards tor the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa. Marseilles and Live-pool and for Marseilles, Havre619 words
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Advertisement468 1915-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAART-MAATBCHAPPIJ (STBAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABA NO. COLOMhO PORT SAID, GENOA ANP LONDON. Steamers are dan on or about tn» undermentioned dates OOTWABD. UOVBWAKD. 1015 1019 Kariuiata Feb. 5 Kocingin d. Ned. P. Juliana Keb. 19 Keb. 6 Oranje Mar.468 words
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Article133 1915-02-03 5 FIXTURES Wednesday, February 3. High Water, O.HK a.m., 0.6 p.m. The Quaint*, Victoria Theatre. Thursday, February 4. High Water. Ml a.ra., 0.47 p.m. The Quaintx, Victoria Theatre. Friday, February 5. High Water, 1.27 am., I*B p.m. P. ami O. homeward mail clone*. Sangei Oaa imM-ting. Derrick's, 2.80.133 words
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Article224 1915-02-03 5 To DAT. fort Swettenbam and I'iuiin^ Lama 8 pm Malacca, P. Swettenbam and Telok Abmi Ipob 8 pm Batu Pabat A ing Leong Bpm Malacca, Penang and Colombo Katori Mara Bpm Hliio, Anamba and Natuna Is. Speelman 4 pm Bangkok Dagfin 4.30 pm To-MOBBOW. Kerimon Sri Woogaee224 words
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Article63 1915-02-03 5 The P. and O. outward iniil steamer Malta has left Colombo, and may be expected to arrive here at daylight on Sunday. Ktbruary 7. i. «n Bi*i»*roß*. Doi m Lomi on Aubitbi Dec. 21 January 18 Jan. 18 l>.c 25 Jan. 25 Dec. 81 Jan. 6 Jin.63 words
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Article96 1915-02-03 5 Latest Arrivals. List of vessel! in port at 10 a.m. on February 8, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. MedoM 2 2 15 Inner Roads Lama i, Kecorder >■ Will o 1 the Wisp Hainam Hong Wan I 8 2 15 Sri Maar Hong Aik 3-2-15 Hock96 words
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Article49 1915-02-03 5 Earnest Youth I Father, what qualifications do you need to be a member of the Supreme Conrt?" Father: "You have to be thoroughly respectable, honourable beyond r< proaub, and be able to write English in such a way that no other lawyer will be quite sure what you mean.49 words
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Article163 1915-02-03 5 BXCHANOB SncAroM, Fkbrdary 8, 1915 O» LovDoa Bank 4 m/t 1/4 j Demand ?/4j', Private 8 m/t 2/4 ft On Ikou Bank T. T. 176 Om HoHoiOM«...Bank d/d 2'2j On 8«A»OHAi....Bank d/d m. 102] Oa J*y» Bank T. T. M 141 j Om Japaii Bank d/d 114}163 words
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Advertisement129 1915-02-03 5 The complete list if club fixtures will be fonnd on page 12. AUCIIOM SALES Powell and Co. >ry 5— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. h'rbruAiy B.—At saluroom, a collection of aataaMi Hjtcb auJ Indian Krisses, et<-, at 11. Kcbruary 6 At The Motor Oarage No. 5«9, North Itridge Itoad,129 words
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Advertisement224 1915-02-03 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CLERK WANTLO. Wanted, General cle k Shorthand and TypmKe*»"nti»l (iivefull particulars, salary, etc., to Business," c/o Straits Times. 8-3 4 2 BUNGALOW fO BE LET. 43, Stab Im Koad, off Telok BUngah Road, I very comfortable and healthy locality. Entry Ist March. 1»15. apply to ALEAFF A Co.,224 words
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Advertisement37 1915-02-03 5 J^^™*"^^*^"^ A really high-class pi?" c .^.W CIGARETTE. AbsoI.V wT^'^^i/' lotely pure and _Jj Virginia Tobacco ONCE SMOKED ALWAYS SMOKED. Drink CARLSBERG BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN BELT ON THE QUALITY AND. QUANTITY. THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.37 words
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Advertisement549 1915-02-03 5 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. BIBBY LINE Of faat twm-aorew Mail Pusan|cr 8t«»m«r» between Rangoon, Colombo, Suox, Port Said, Marseille* and London. Proposed Sailings for 1915 HOM E WARD. Departures Steamei Stiamii Tokna«b. from arrives Colombo Ll «> Lo NDO LEICESTERSHIRE 8058 Feb. 13 Ftb 20 WORCESTERSHIRE 7169 Feb. 9 Feb. !16 Mar.549 words
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Miscellaneous30 1915-02-03 5 What in the shap-.- uf the earth atked the U acber. Kound. II iw do you know it's round 1" Ml ri^ht. ii I dun't want to n»rt any uKUinuat."30 words
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Miscellaneous93 1915-02-03 5 WEATHER REPORT. Randang Kerbau Hospital, February 2. S a.m. 8 p.m., 9 p.m. Bared. 82 Fab 29.597 29.77S 29.883 Temp. 82.5 880 79.6 Wet Bulb Ther 78.0 79.5 76.5 Dir. of Wind NE NE calm Max. shade Temp. 91.0 Mm. 74.0 Max. in Sun 160.0 Terad. Ther 69.0 Rainfall in93 words
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1157 1915-02-03 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3. MILLIONS IN RESERVE. The military correspondent of The Tinier (eels, as we often do, that there are a great many people even now who do not realise the magnitude of the present war, and who consequently talk lightly of its early termination. He points1,157 words
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Article23 1915-02-03 8 A naval band will play in the Botanical Gardens on Thursday and Saturday of this week, weather permitting, from 5 to 6 p.m.23 words
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Article26 1915-02-03 8 The quantity of tin ore exported by tbe tributors on the land of tbe Royal Jobore Tin Mining Co., during January was 69 bags— piculs 56.26 words
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Article30 1915-02-03 8 There was the heaviest snowfall for yean in London on January 22. Tbe traffic was disorganised and there was a depth of eighteen inches in some of the suburban districts.30 words
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Article32 1915-02-03 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report that a steady market for copra has ruled during the week. Quotations are about 910.10 for best sundried and 19.60 to 19.80 for fair to good qualities.32 words
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Article30 1915-02-03 8 Tbe authorities in Egypt are satisfied that the defences of the Suez Canal are impregnable, especially against troops exhausted by a long desert march and not supplied with heavy artillery.30 words
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Article36 1915-02-03 8 Messrs. William Gossage and Sons, Ltd., the well known soap manufacturers, have opened an office at Penang. Mr. Mowbray Jones, who is well-known in the Straits, has been appointed to act as manager for the oompany.36 words
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Article34 1915-02-03 8 The following hostile foreigners have been permitted to carry on their business in Rangoon without any restrictions The mana ger, Strand Hotel, Rangoon Mrs. Mailer, manager, Auialia Rubber Entate, Rangoon Bcrm, fuel contractor, Namtu.34 words
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Article58 1915-02-03 8 Yesterday, Messrs. Powell and Co. sold by auction land at Queen Street containing an area of 15,752 square feet comprised in East India Co.'s leases No. 25 and 24 for 99 years from January 1, 1838, yearly quit rent 96, with the dwelling house No. 1 Queen Street. Mr. H.58 words
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Article64 1915-02-03 8 Miss Daisy Ezckiel, daughter of Mr. Sassoon Ezekiel, of Rangoon, has passed in midwifery at the Dufferin Hospital, Rangoon. Sbo is tbe first Jewess to do this, and is only about 18 years of age. Mm Kzekiel, who in a niece of Mr. I. Ellison, of Singapore, is going to64 words
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Article64 1915-02-03 8 The Courier d'Haiphong reports that Mr. Jardin, in the company of Sir Richard Dane, killed an elephant and a wild bull in the dis trict of Ha-tinh (Tonkin). After the els pliant had been shot a herd came up and obarged the banters, who had to run for shelter. The64 words
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Article63 1915-02-03 8 From morn till night on New Year's Eve the chimes on the Royal Exchange, London, played intermittently Rule Britannia," tbe official explanation being that something had gone wrong with tbe works." To the mere outsider, however, it would seem that "the works" did very well in providing an appropriate reqoitm63 words
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Article65 1915-02-03 8 At the annual general meeting of the Belfield Club, Kuala Kubu, held on January "28 tbe following members were elected as office bearers and committee for 1015 President, Mr. R E. Gordon Walker vice president, Mr. E. R. Dt zylva honorary secretary, Mr. V. Cumarasamy honorary treasurer, Mr. A. S.65 words
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Article81 1915-02-03 8 It has been decided by tbe committee of the Bangkok ISr.ti h Women's Needlework Guild to make nn appeal to British subjects resident in Siam with a view to raising the sum of £400 fcr the porchise of a motor ambulance, to be presented to the British Red Cross Association81 words
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Article100 1915-02-03 8 The Rev. H. G. Peile will visit Jobore this week-end to conduct Church of England ser vices at the following times Evensong and sermon on Sunday at 6.80 p.m. and a oele bration of the Holy Communion on Monday morning at 8. Both services will be held by the kind100 words
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Article123 1915-02-03 8 Three Malays of the Marine River Police were charged, in tho third police court yesterday afternoon, with being asleep whilst on duty. Inspector Hawkins explained that the men were on special duty, which hail been instituted since the outbreak of hesti lities, and were stationed at the junction of the123 words
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Article125 1915-02-03 8 Mr. C. B. Johnson, of Messrs. Danny* and Bowley's office, appeared at thn Magistracy, Hongkong on behalf of tho Admiralty to prosecute three Indians, onu a sergeant in the Naval Yard Police and to* others watch men, for stealing stores. The case was mentioned a week before, tho prosecution alleging125 words
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Article463 1915-02-03 8 Mr. T. A. Kennard, recently of Hidden Streams Estate, has accepted th« position of senior assistant on North Labis Estate Johore Bharu. Prinoe Joachim, the youngest son of the Kaiser, who had been suffering from dysentery and influenza, underwent a fortnight's cure at Baden Baden and is463 words
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Article51 1915-02-03 8 The following are tbe results of crushing operations at Itaub for the four weeks ending 30th ult Bukit Koman stone crushed 6,275 tons, gold obtained 896 ozh., average per ton 2 855 dwts. Bukit Malacca stono crushed 3.7 Ml tons, gold obtained 370 oxs., average per ton 1.96751 words
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Article90 1915-02-03 8 We are asked to remind our readers of the G.F.S. At Home and sale of work which is to be held on February 6 at Woodstock, Grange Road, lent by the Colonial Chaplain and MrH. Swindell. The Lady Evelyn Young has promised to open it at 4.8090 words
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Article176 1915-02-03 8 On Saturday evening, at 9 p.m by kind permission of the Committee of tbe Dutch Club, Mr. D. Onderwyz. r, a Dutch baritone of high repute, will give a vocal recital at the Dutch Club, assisted by loc .1 amateurs. The general arrangements for tin' couoi176 words
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Article205 1915-02-03 8 A* the Quaint* commence their w&Kon at the Victoria Tbtatro tliit c v.niny it nhould not tx; out of place to ueuiiou thac their entertainment doex not run on the ordinary lint* of concert party work. There is room for everything in thix world and Mr. Salisbury has205 words
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Advertisement119 1915-02-03 8 RONEO STEEL DOORS are fitted *o H M S. Lowestoft, S. S. Carmania. Aquitania and Laconia, to prevent fire sp: eading. RONEO STEEL CABINETS ensure 6afety of your valuable correspondence and other documents. GET YOURS TO-DAY. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. FOR Library Furniture. POLISHID IN COLOUR* AS REQUESTED. Catalogues and119 words
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Advertisement178 1915-02-03 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT, TONIGHT. ALHAMBRA Ths Wonssr Cln.msto»rsHi TkMtra, Isaeh Road YOU SEE TWO SHOWS FOR OsE WMEIT. f lrst ihow 7.10 B,m Sscons Show 1 11 p.m THE BRUT all-tlims« PRODUCTION EXCLUSIVE TO THIS TMATK: HIS COUNTRY'S HONOUR IN 3 PARTS. A powerful and effective British Feature of178 words
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Advertisement11 1915-02-03 8 Latest advertisflmen;- M Mm day appear on page 6 tad 8.11 words
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Article131 1915-02-03 7 MORE HARD FIGHTING AT LA BASSEE. Germans Beaten With Heavy Loss. GERMANS IN POLAND. Russians Hold All Their Positions. RkUTKR's T«LE()RAM!t. London, February 2, 12.55 a.m. Paris, evening communique: The enemy this morning violently attacked our trenches north of the Li Rassoe-Bethune road but was repulsed, leaving numerous131 words
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Article178 1915-02-03 7 London, February 2, 7.50 a.m. PutrograV A communique says: An attempt by tbe (iermans on Saturday to take the offensive at Lipno and Djbrzin was repulsed with heavy loss. Tho enemy were force! t> evacuat" the village of MUow. The Germans, on Sunday, concentrated largo artillery fore 's178 words
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Article115 1915-02-03 7 London, February 1. 11.15 p.m. It is reported that airships appeared off tbe couth eav coast to niglit. The forts opened fire and drove them across thu Channel. Tbe authorities in London and elsewhere were very pnuipt in taking precautions to obscure lights and protect important points. All115 words
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Article71 1915-02-03 7 London, February 2, 5.25 a.m. Tbe gunfirin^ hoard at I) >ver was due to the non-complian-e of a steamer with tbe port regulations. Some of the regular cir^o sailings between (treat llritiit and Ireland have bana eaaceHed, bit Liverpool is not Vassal! w-we entjring ant leaving yesterday71 words
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Article24 1915-02-03 7 London, February 2, 5 25 am. Colonel Kowlanl Maiowaring and Colonel George C. I. itockwell hive been app >iu ted Divisional Commanders.24 words
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Article58 1915-02-03 7 London, F< bruary 1, 11 15 p ru. Thu Press Bureau announoes that the Oovernor of Nyasaalaad further telegraphs that aUhough the leader of the rebellion is •till unmp-.jrc.l, be is bjing closely pursued and hi* folio vers broken up. Capture* of other ringleaders oontinue to be made and58 words
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Article50 1915-02-03 7 London, February 3, 5.2S a.m. Washington The debate in the Senate on the Ship Purchase Bill, which the Republi cans are obstructing, was adjourned after the Democratic temporary President Mr. Clarke had startled bis colleagues by moving to recommit the Bill to the Commerce Committee for revision.50 words
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Article130 1915-02-03 7 We are indebted to tbe French Consul, Comte de Bondy, for the following telegram Paris, February 1, 6.20 p.m. Official The French 8 per cent, bonds are at francs 73.75. Yesterday there was a particularly violent artillery duel in tbe region of tbe north. We repulsed a130 words
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Article47 1915-02-03 7 (From Ocr Own Corrkspokdext.) Ipob, January 2. At a meeting of the Ipoh Gymkhina Club committee, last evening, it was agreed to bold races on Easter Saturday and Monday. The committee was moved to this decision by the saccoss which attendel the Autumn meeting.47 words
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Article51 1915-02-03 7 (From Our Ows Correspondent Kua'a Lumpur, F, hrua r y 2. Mr. Jastioe Innes today sentenced to death four Chinese who particip ited in the raiJ at Semenyih on November 23. Another man received two years for receiving property. The judge characterised the crime as an atrocious51 words
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Article158 1915-02-03 7 (I* bOM A CoRRSSPOXDKMT.) Treugganu, January 31. The northeast monsoon his been exceptionally tame this year, and wonder ii ex I pressed at the difference between this and I fo'in -r years. Some Mtlay wiseacres go so far as to say th*t it is due to tbe158 words
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Article479 1915-02-03 7 Krom a letter written by a sergeant who went through tUe South Afri «n war without a scrat;h, and who is now lying at one of the hospitals suffering from blo>d poisoning due to an ill fitting «boe, we make the following extracts Since they carae479 words
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Article872 1915-02-03 7 PICTURESQUE CEREMONY IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. Governor Presents Insignia. Few ot those who were present this morn ing at the ceremony of presenting the insignia of the Second Class or Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath to Vioe-Admiral Jerram, Commander in-Chief of the872 words
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Article109 1915-02-03 7 Sows of M.Max, thohinic Bjrgomaater of BrusK Is, who is a war prisoner in Ocr many, has just been received by M. Coolant, senator of Brussels. M. Max says in a card that he was imprisoned in a cell adjacent to common criminals, between whom and him self no distinction109 words
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Article44 1915-02-03 7 A report from Penang says that Major de Hamel, the Chief Police Officer there, has tendered his resignation as be wish' to proceed to the front Two members of tinGovernment Medical Service are also said t j have resigned to go to the front.44 words
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Article596 1915-02-03 7 Record Quantity Offered For Sale. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 176 th auction was held yesterday, when there were offered for sale piculs 2,446.97 or 836,268 lbs. (tons 145.65) and sold picnls 1,868.28 or 248,481 lbs. (tons 11U.9I). The prioes realised were Messrs. Gutbrie and596 words
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Article232 1915-02-03 7 The following additional news relating to the recent North Sea naval engagement is taken from Rangoon exchanges The loss of the Blucber is particularly felt in Germany because she flew the flag of Prince Henry of Prussia at the beginning of the war. But it is232 words
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Article81 1915-02-03 7 Staff Sergeant A. P. Ooolamier, of too Madras Volunteer Guards, who is probably the oldest Volunteer in the world, celebrated his golden weddiug on January 18. He is 76 yean of age, joined the Madras Volunteer Guards iv 1857, and is the only member of (he corps now surviving who81 words
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Article1482 1915-02-03 7 REBELLION IN THE RANKS OF THE FOOTBALLERS. Erratic Christmas Matches. (From Our Spkcial Cobkmpondint.) London, January 1. His Majesty has thirty bones in training with Marsh for next season, of whom sixteen are two-year-olds. The breeding of the latter is well distributed, and a string whioh includes the1,482 words
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Article100 1915-02-03 7 Allegation* of attempted chatting on an extensivo scale were made against a Chinese named Lwee Kong Cbuan in the second ooort this m»ruiu« before the magistrate ordered a remand for a week. There are five charge* standing against the man and the police require time in which to make further100 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article185 1915-02-03 8 Rangers v. Military Eleven. An interesting game of soccer, between the oombined teams of the K.A. and K.E., against tbe Hangers, was playtd on the Rsffles School football ground on Monday evening Tbe Rangers were without five of their regular players, the oombined teams also having lost their best185 words
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Article66 1915-02-03 8 Tbe Rold medal for lull has been won by W. liatldon. Scores: Tho January medal was won by W. B. Hooper. Tbe following cards were returned I. W. Haddon J. A. LiK«»tt 45 VI 4»— 47 7 85 A. E Hooper I. liOrnie W. lladdon A.66 words
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Article238 1915-02-03 8 There is a thoroughly martial atmosphere about tin in:* pri>i;:aiuiur wbicb is billed for too i-_iit at v..' Caxiuo cinematograph. In conjiiuctuo with a Ktirring military drama entitled s ,Mn r's liaty there in an instructive picture, O.ir Coast Defenders, which Hi\ c iiitirt Miag ilimpw into work238 words
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Article118 1915-02-03 8 The now Sports Club bouse at Bangkok will be completed in about a month's time, and then tin members will be in poaaeaskw ul a limni- wl'u-li should satisfy all requireUitxtn for mauy years to conic. The build in« in ifc'lJ ft tt lonn by 63 feet broad, and in118 words
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Article685 1915-02-03 8 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, Feb. 8, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Share* are only nominal. Norn. Valci Botim. Silum. a/- Allagar 1/4* 1/0 1 Anglo Ja.a 2/9685 words
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Advertisement41 1915-02-03 8 Cure for Blues. t taht diaordered stomach with a few doaea of Cuaiubt rlaiu Titbl. t», and thit feeling of distress and de»|iondency will disappear like luayic. They are a sure cun fir the Uoea. \,i •by all diipiusarii* id Dcalurs.41 words
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Advertisement47 1915-02-03 8 Let politician 4 disagree Aod pull each oibet'i h*ir, It makuH do difference to m< For little do I oare. Bat what I do care much aboa', You'll never flues*, I'm tat UsleM your cold baa bei n rop-i oJ WiJi Woods 1 Great P.pptriui it Care.47 words
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Advertisement241 1915-02-03 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS THE MAXWELL "25" FIVE-PASSENGER TOURING CAR, Fully Equipped. Price: $1,850. INSPECTION INV.TED Wearne Bros., Ltd., ORCHARD ROAD. ADELPHI HOTEL. On the occasion of the Anniversary of the Founding of Singapore, RAFFLES DAY, Saturday, February 6, A SPECIAL DINNER will be served, followed by a CINDERELLA DANCE. DAVID BENJAMIN,241 words
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Advertisement106 1915-02-03 8 HOLLANDSCHE CLUB. (DUTCH CLUB) ■at up.- ay, 6th February, 9 15 p.m. VOCAL RECITAL BY D. Ondrayzer. Baritone Aasis*ed by local amateurs. Tickets $9 at the door. 2-3 8 ■■> MIRTH, MUSIC, MYSTERY, AT TBE 6RAND CONTINENTAL HOTEL, 31. North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT AND For a Few Nights only. 22106 words
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Advertisement351 1915-02-03 8 PETER WALKER PETER WALKER LAGER LAGER —r»x. J" The Beex*. Agents for Singapore GARNER, QUELGH AND COMPANY. LIMITED. 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. TELEPHONE351 words
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Advertisement170 1915-02-03 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. If you desire to be supplied with copies, order at once do not wait, as a limited number only of copies were printed. The Singapore and Straits ROUGH DIARY for 1915. Publishers: FRASER and NEAVE. LIMITED. FACT From February 4,170 words
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Advertisement258 1915-02-03 9 ran STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Means. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffle* Hotel. Money Changer, Adolphi Hotel. Money Cbanßer, Hotel de l'Buropt Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh ft Co., Bras Basah Road. Xae Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway SUtion.258 words
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Advertisement156 1915-02-03 9 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 t0 and to THE MUNICIPALITY |S/»gwjS| THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, Y^^^^fF JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. s\&Tre/ highly recommends <£>&* VAN HOUTfilvrs W COCOA. Lxj^ujj. r pMk It is so156 words
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Advertisement1086 1915-02-03 10 _^=ir— THE GREAT EASTERN IMASSURAHCE.COIIPAHY.LWITED. Ifc. 00-pa-y ha. U0.009 da*a^M wttk ta» Zamwt T« UO*". LIBMMM. OQMMI— IOH TO »»K>K«f. ATTHAOTtV KAMI OP AMUMWOK. MOWY TO M>«W. For an puttMOan. m*r v A. M. fam. Mtmmrm mm-. BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling1,086 words
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Advertisement450 1915-02-03 10 BANKING. I ESTABLISHED 18M. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INOCRPORaTBD BT SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y.I 0,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 3,790.000 President. Ktinyosbi Yagiu, Esq. Vioe President Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. I jetoebi Sad*. E<q. Kyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Sbingo Minami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE TAIPBH, FORMOSA450 words
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Advertisement995 1915-02-03 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION BALE Of A COLLECTION OP BARE AND VALUABLE DUTCH AND INDIAN KRISSES WFTH CARVED IVORY HANDLES AND SILVER AND WOODEN SHEATHS. A {NUMBER OF JAVANESE, MUDURESE AND BALINESE BOORS WRITTEN ON DRIED LEAVES. ALSO AN OLD ENGLISH WATCH (SAID TO BE OVER 2 CENTURIES OLD) AND995 words
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Article784 1915-02-03 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. 1914 in Retrospect. H. Massac Boist, writing in Tbe Obaerrer of December 27, says As far as automobile activities are concerned, 1914 is ending in a very different manner from that in which it opened. It began with tbe most varied784 words
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Article139 1915-02-03 11 Drastic Treatment At the Summary Court, Hongkong, before Mr. Justice Oompertz, Mr. E. M. Tozer, who appeared for the plaintiff in one of the many cases mentioned to bis lordship, complained that the defendant bad failed to comply with an order made by the Court for discovery. I ask that139 words
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Article51 1915-02-03 11 Uncle Ezra: Epb Hoskins mast nave had some time down in New York." Uncle Eben Yep. Reckon be travelled a mighty swift pace. Epb's wife said that when Eph got back and went into bis room be looked at the bed, kicked it and said, What's that darn thing for51 words
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Advertisement286 1915-02-03 11 DJINN MARINE MOTORS FOR EVERY CLASS OF VESSEL. Admitted to be more economical, flexible and accessible than any other make. British Design and Manufacture Throughout. Full Particulars from the Sale Agents i CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE:. The Straits Times FOR F.M.S READERS. Tbe New Mail Train Service enables as286 words
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Advertisement85 1915-02-03 11 WEST DULWICH NURBIN6 HOME 11», Koeendale Ro»d, WEST DULWICH, S. E. For Medic*! Sargicml and Obstetrio Omsec. TEKMS: £4-4-0 per week, or by arrange menta according to tbe epeoial reqairembntr of the o*e i. EXTRAS DretaiegH, Drußi, St.mnl&nU acd tbe use of tbe Operating Room. Nurses SANDEMAN and KENDKEW (Certificated85 words
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Advertisement50 1915-02-03 11 Don't Risk Pneumonia. Oet rid of every cold as quickly as powible. It is tbe forernnner of all pulmonary trouble, acd pneumonia may develop in a few hours. Take Chamberlain's Cougb Reme dy. It is simple tbing to do, but tbe (ffectis marvelous For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement259 1915-02-03 11 mJ~" ~-L 4- •z z T s s f The World's Beat. DU N LOP 43, Robinson Road, Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Mail Lin*. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON, MARSEILLES. UuaiWllD. OutWARD. 1915 1815 Cordillire Feb. 12 Atlantiqne Feb. 14 V. de la Ciotat Feb. 26 Polynesien Feb.259 words
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Advertisement183 1915-02-03 11 KELLY WALSH, LTD., SINGAPORE:. Silhouettes of BRITISH FIGHTING SHIPS (with Maps and Illustrations) 65 cts. by 65 cts. FRED. JANE. THE TIMES BOOK OF THE ARMY Fully Illustrated. 65 cts. GULA MALAKA SI. 1914. $1. HOW GERMANY CRUSHED FRANCE By Adolt Sounnerfeld. 65 cts. FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.,183 words
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Advertisement406 1915-02-03 12 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AOBNTS: Adamson. Gilf illan Go.. Ltd.. SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WAHTt SECOND-HMIO OIL ENGINE WANTEO Wanted a >iro J-liud 240r86H.P. Oil Engine State lull particulars and prioe required, to X X..C/0 StraiU Times. 12 M MOTOR CAR WANTED.406 words
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Advertisement331 1915-02-03 12 WANTB. FIffIMSHEO HOUSE WANTEO. Wanted furnisbed house with 8 or 4 bedrooms, frcm beginirg April. Tanglin district. Reply to K. Y. Z c/o Straits Times 1-2 6-2 LADY TYPIST Mre. F. Cocper Abbs. Ztt'and Home. AU communications s rictly private and confidential. Lessons given in Shorthand, Typewriting, Millinery, Dressmaking Mu-ic331 words
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Advertisement535 1915-02-03 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TO BE LET. No. 18, Ho Pnah Quay, yotj good and xabstantial godown. Apply to Lim Yew Trok. fie-S. Neil Road i-10 a TO LET. No. 4 a Prinoe Street, suitable i r office. Apply Ann Hock Siew. o/o Straits Steamship Co. Ltd. 10 11535 words
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Advertisement379 1915-02-03 12 HBTIOEB. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipchasdlcrs. Government and Municipal Contractor*. Estate 3oppher* and Commission Agents. Soli a .«m- The Mulcott Belting; Co., Ltd. Bent Mulupiar Biaxd Hair Beltings 17 806-18 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained FROM BOON SENG CO.. Ship-Chandlers, Sail-Makers, Estate379 words
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Advertisement382 1915-02-03 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street 600D8 READY IN STOCK NOW 3 215 6,000 Kegs and Drums Hubbuck's Coloured Paint. Oil and Sundries 20,000 feet Leather. Batata and Hair Belting, '10,000 Assorted Files 60,000 Changkols, Hammer and *xc Handlts, 8,000 American Axes, 20,000 lbs. White Cotton Waste, EO.COJ lbs.382 words
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Advertisement510 1915-02-03 12 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE*. The following fixtures for the oarrent week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on whioh to make the returns will be supplied nn application tn tbe Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Golf Club. Feb. 6, 1914 gold medal510 words
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Miscellaneous221 1915-02-03 12 Straits Tbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellane ous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per (oui lines for one or two insertions. Notioee of Births, Marriagos, or Dtaths, if not exceeding four lines, 1 each inner ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,12. Inch Scalb Ratbs are221 words
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