The Straits Times, 12 February 1915
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Title Section14 1915-02-12 1 The Straits Times. V NO. 24.722 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 12. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.14 words
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Advertisement274 1915-02-12 1 I hfe i Exceptional Bargains AT KATZ BROS., LTD. DRESS TWEEDS Exceeding cbcap !ioe in Laditb 1 Cot tome Tw«ed*, llfttU OUIIinOO n.ct saiUble for Costame* and 001 l Skirte. Stroog Suiting.. Bu.l.ble for I*die*' walki» B dcirta Width 54 inche.. and Bo,.' .uit«. Width 64 inohe*. Price: $1 .50274 words
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Advertisement109 1915-02-12 1 ROBINSON CO. Great Reduction in Oddments OF LADIES SHOES comprising the following COLOURED CANVAS SHOES. WALKING SHOES. Black and Brown, one strap, and Court Shoes. BLACK BEADED SHOES. CHILDREN'S SHOES. $1.00, $1.75, $2.75 and $3.75 per pair. FOR A PEW DAYS ONLY. V^yt wev PHOTOGRAPHIC CMIJ^SE. STfIRE STUO|O Shipments of109 words
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Advertisement14 1915-02-12 1 Eternlt Asbestos Slates. 1 Soli A.jbnts: ADAM 8 ON. GII.FI I LAN; CO., LTD.14 words
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Article1755 1915-02-12 2 SOME WANDERERS AMONG THE TRENCHES. St. George for England. The following article is from the pen of Philip Oibbe and is published in the Daily News Thomas Atkins is not the type of man who sees ghosts easily. Sometimes as be stands on sentry-go in the early1,755 words
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Article223 1915-02-12 2 It is pretty well known, states the Siam Observer, that the past twelve months have resulted in profit to oar local companies, though the dividends may not be equal to those for 1918. It is stated that the Bangkok Manufacturing Company will declare a dividend of 5 per223 words
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Article185 1915-02-12 2 The prioe of wheat on January 8 at borne advanced farther by Is. per qr., and the official prioe of flour was raised by Is. per sack. The baker now has to pay 48s. for a sack of flour, and, if ISs. be added as185 words
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Advertisement600 1915-02-12 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. Messrs. Fraser and Neavt's Aerated Water Establishment will be dosed during the Chinese Holidays, Monday and Tuesday, 16th and 18th current. 102 182 NOTICE. Application*, accompanied by oopies of testimonial*, will be received at the Master Attendant's Office, up to 15th February next lor tbe post of Light600 words
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Advertisement181 1915-02-12 2 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION B 7 READ BROTHERS. u-ii«J CUkJriiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness I /fTBcNMEr«i I SOLO EVERYWHERE. ORDER IN FAM LV PACKAGES £kA SPRINGS F*"JKj Property of the French UK Government fiKv Agents Jjßl GAGGINO CO. ■Mlfpiflstins *j**WaftyTH Pure table-water which M^ *jSl*** j disinfe-ts the181 words
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Advertisement49 1915-02-12 2 Don't Risk Pneumonia, Oet rid of every cold as quickly as possible. It is tbe forerunner of ail pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few boors. T»ko Chamberlain's Cough Krmedy. It is simple thins to do, but tbe effect marvelous. For sale ,oy all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement236 1915-02-12 2 IT COTS THE CORDS that bind helpless band*. It strikes off MM f hackles of Rheumatism. It restores strength and freedom from pain, brings back tbe ability to walk, work and enjoy lifb's riohest blessings. Little)'* Oriental Balm h«s been for many years tbe one great liberator of suffering humanity236 words
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Advertisement404 1915-02-12 2 HOTICES. NOTICE. A Mi fltiug of Jiu'.iot h cf the Poace will be held in the Pfcat Magistrate's Chambers at the Polioe Courts oa Friday, February 19, at 2 15 p.m., to cli ct, a Ja«tice to fill a vacancy on tbe BoarJ of LicentuoK Justices. 93 16 3 CHINESE404 words
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Article1236 1915-02-12 3 WATCH AND WARD ON NORFOLK COAST. Monotony of Mud and Rain. Tbe special correspondent of The Times engaged in describing tbe condition of England at the present time has vtatted the Norfolk coast and pens tbe following inpressions: From Yarmouth, through North Walsham and C'romer, to1,236 words
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Article481 1915-02-12 3 What von Tirpitz's Submarines Have to Do. From Paris a special correspondent of The Standard wires Admiral yon Tirpitz, the bomhastes f nrioao of the German navy, baa made all Paris very merry by bis interview with the acoredited correspondent of an American news agency. Either that astute481 words
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Article302 1915-02-12 3 Germans Discovered Under Their Betls. A member of the Australian Expeditionary Force in New Guinea has written to his mother in Sydney as follows:— At Herberts hohe, New Britain, we arrived in tbe morning, and tbe fun then started. We were aider tbe impression that all302 words
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Article147 1915-02-12 3 Tbe following were tbe telegrams which passed between the Secretary of State for the Colonies and the Governor of Hongkong last December -Tbe Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Hong koog Tbe German Government stato i hat they have reliable private reports147 words
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Advertisement734 1915-02-12 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.B. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route via China, Japan, Honolulu, and Saa Franoißoo. to all points in tbe United States, Canada, Mexico aad ■mrope Operating th« New 22,000-ton Triple Serww TuHilim Lln«r« "SHINYO MARU," TINYO MARU and GHIVO MARU," tha734 words
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Advertisement14 1915-02-12 3 or Children's H&fking Comb at Ni» bt W d> Oraat Peppermint Cure It 61.14 words
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Advertisement532 1915-02-12 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. HENDERSON TjNE The Steamers of the above Lisa sail fortnightly from GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL TO RANGOON DIRECT via Suez Canal and vioe varan. They are modern vessels carrying ouly Ist-olaas passengers, speoially built for the Eastern Paai-enger Trade. Paesenprr accommodation is situated or the bridge and shade Jeoks532 words
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Advertisement616 1915-02-12 4 3TEAMER BAIUNBB. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO FOB CHINA, JAPAN, PBMANQ, OBVLON AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOTPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Throogh Bills ol Lading issued for Ohina Uoaat, Persian Quit OontenenUl and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). lOonnooting at (from616 words
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Advertisement537 1915-02-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A eervtoe is maintained between Yokohama via parts to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with537 words
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Advertisement669 1915-02-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVI6ATIQN CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisat, Semerak, Baohor, KelanMa Tabai, Bangnirv Telapin, Ptnara Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamai, Bsxdon, Langsuen, Taka, Champon, Kohlak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Out Qsparturs a. a. VUG ALA Fab. IS, 8 p.m. as. ASOANQ Feb. 16 20, 3669 words
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Advertisement618 1915-02-12 4 BTEAMER BAILINBB. OCEAN STEAK SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool ootwarda for tbe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre618 words
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Advertisement428 1915-02-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (BTBAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." KOKTNIOHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BELAWAN OBLI SABANO, COLOMHO (optiokal) PORT SAID AND OBNOA. Steamers are doe on or about the undermentioned dates Ootwabd Hokbwabd. 1915 ISIS KarimaU Feb. 16 Orotius Feb. 30 P. Jaliana Feb. 19 Kambangin Mar. 8428 words
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Article127 1915-02-12 5 FIXTURES I riday, February 12. High Water. H 21 a.ra., 1 "36 p.m. Chinese Girl*' School, Mem. Hall, 4 p.m. (Juainbi, Palladium. Saturday, February 13. High Water. 9.12 a.m., 1 '.9 p.m. 8.1. outward mail expected. Quaint', Palladium. Sunday, February 14. High Water, 10.12 a.m., 11.87 p.m.127 words
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Article197 1915-02-12 5 To DAI. Batti Pahat Aiog Leong Spm I. >ufttenham and Telok Anson Kinta 3 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld 3pm Batu Pahat Mena 3 pm Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta Ceylon Mara 3pm Hongkong and Shanghai Agamemnon 6pm MongkoDg and Japan Tosan Maru 6pm To-mobbow. KotaTinggi T.197 words
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Article76 1915-02-12 5 Tbe M. M. homeward steamer Cordillore may be expected to arrive bore on Saturday morning, February 13. Tbe ontward B. I. packet with mails from Europe i* expected to reach Penang on Sunday evening, February 14. Larr Smurou Do* i» Lonnox Abeitik. Dec. 81 February 8 Feb.76 words
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Article82 1915-02-12 5 Latest Arrivals List of Tossela in port at 10 a.m. on February l>. 1915. Name British. Date of Arrival He aarks. Scott Harley I ,|v W,l,| *y*UI" lIIDOD Ink H\r KbenK Seng \chr< v \wn Hong Mock Liin Sri Woagaee M.rauti Mht M.rninK SulUoa Hook Wan ***** Inner82 words
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Article167 1915-02-12 5 BXCHANOB Bni«Aroßr, Fkbkcabt 12, 191 ft. O* Lomdom Bank 4 m/s a/4^ Demand ?/4,s Private 8 m/s 2/4 J Ok Ikou Bank T. T. 174 Om Ho»a«oiiB...Bank d/d ci 22| Oa S«*»a«*i....Bank d/d lC2i Oa tsm Bank T. T. m 141 J Oa Jaraa Bank d/d m167 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article182 1915-02-12 5 10 10 Ampuu 800 1 1 AyerWaiiß 0.15 10 10 Belat 2.50 10 10 Bruanß 0.76 10 10 K&nipai 10 10 Kanaboi 1.80 10 10 KinU Association 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.13.0 4) 41 Lahat Miner 10 7.00 Malayan Collieries 41 41 Malayan Tina 1.7.S 10 10 Middloton S/.182 words
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Article647 1915-02-12 5 *~j B 0 7«. Ml 2/- a/- Allan*! 1/4J 1/7* £1 41 Anglo-Java 8/- 8/6 3/- 3/- Anglo- Malay 7.6 8/--i- 3/- Batang Malaka -/7 J -/ID £1 £1 Bata TiKa 1.6.0 1.16.9 I/- 3/- Bekob -/10 1/1 41 £1 Bnkii Kajang 1.7.S 1.10.0 £1 41 Bukit Lintang 3.0.0647 words
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Article127 1915-02-12 5 £&1 41 41 B. Smeltina Co. 11/6 13/6 41 41 VrvL 1.2.0 1.40 6/- 6/- Bleotrie Tw*j% 3/0 8,6 10 10 Frae« Neave 61.00 62.80 60 60 Hammer k Co. 90.00 95.00 100 HowMth Bnkioe 46.00 100 7% Prof. 95.00 100 100 Kail Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10 Marnard127 words
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Article61 1915-02-12 5 United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,875,000 l%pm Spore Municipal 4^% of 1907 •1,800,000 pat Spore Muaicipal 4{% of 1909 11,00^,000 pat Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,00r 10% di I S pore Manic ipeJ 4% 1300.0 M 03 »%The qootations of61 words
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Advertisement51 1915-02-12 5 4UCIION SALES Powell and Co. r ebrmry 30. —Vt Greenbaok, chancery lint-. t«ak housuhoM furniture. Motor Car, t-tc at 2.50. Ktbruary 2. At No. 44, (iran«e Koad, Uak boaaehold furniture, Cottage, piaao, etc., property of Mr. J. M. So.tora, at 3.50. Kor Cbroaic Cheat Complaints, WuooV' On-at Peppermint OsSB Is.51 words
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Advertisement548 1915-02-12 5 LVTEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TOUT Comfortable rts'dence No. 4 Leonie Hill Road known ss lan ietton Ajply to Stah En* Tong, No. 4, North Bridge Kcai. ia-a us COMFORTABLE FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET With or without board. Tennis- Stabling Apply Mrs. C Mitchell, 7, Oxity Rise. 11l "8 NOTICE. We hereby notify548 words
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Advertisement94 1915-02-12 5 Cttasi&Vu&AßiCCv State Express Cigarette* are unsurpassed vnTLl'/vPKr j for purity and fra ranee Th *y r e r -^tar> made from carefully selected leaves and I are manufactured under the most perfect conditions. Their popularity is justly l^T^ 1 r»^^ world renowned. CIGARETTES. GZ BS. VIRGINIA £~f\ No. 555 leaf94 words
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Advertisement99 1915-02-12 5 4 810 ATTRACTIONS 4 AT TUB HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT t at 9.30 TO-NIGHT!! 2 Reeler CINES SUPERFINE a Reeler SECRETS SAFE An Bafkotsing Drama, with Innumerable Sensations depicted in a most complete and convincing manner. Two Exrretg Trsins artua'ly Collide, nhioh is one of the Several99 words
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1251 1915-02-12 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12. THREE MILLION MEN. Tbe British House of Commons baa jnst panned a vote for three million men. That does not include the Indian army or the Colonial oontingents, the local defenoe forces in Canada, Australia, South Africa and else where. Practically the British Empire1,251 words
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Article20 1915-02-12 6 The British India steamer Goloonda Is. bringing the incoming mail from Madras She is not expected in Penang till Sunday.20 words
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Article29 1915-02-12 6 At tbe meeting of tbe Irishmen of Penang and Province Wellesley it was decided to give a subscription to the War Funds but to hold no performance this year.29 words
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Article31 1915-02-12 6 Last year, for the first time, Siam granted Christianity equal rights with Buddhism. The Government granted tbe Christian Church the right to purohase land, thus recognising the church as a corporation.31 words
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Article35 1915-02-12 6 The view of Singapore from Tanjong Katong across the harbour is singularly beautiful and, but for the absence of a Mount Vesuvius, might be a second Naples, writes a correspondent in the Times of Malaya.The Times - 35 words
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Article37 1915-02-12 6 A quantity of mining machinery, stamp mills, and various other commodities have gone to the newly-discovered gold field at Beaver Lake, in Saskatchewan, within the past few months, and a marked activity next spring is confidently anticipated.37 words
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Article100 1915-02-12 6 The engine- room staff ot tbe steamer I .ai Sang has presented Mr. A. Sinclair. Marine Superintendent, Indo China Steam Navigation Company, with a brass mounted and polished fragment of a Gtrman shell which war recovered from the engine-room after the s/iip had been bombarded off the German African coast.100 words
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Article62 1915-02-12 6 About two days ago a number of Chinese attacked a mining kongsi at Perelak, where there were about two piculs of tin ore. One of tbe inmates was fatally shot, while another was cut in several places, and has been sent to Kuala Kubu hospital. Needless to say the tin62 words
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Article66 1915-02-12 6 Dato Bagnio, one of tli« most powerful and feared Moro chieftains in Jolo, whose name was a terror to the peaceably inclined Moros living in the Sola archipelago, has sum n dered himself to Lieut. Frank L. Link, of the Constabulary at Camp Patotol. Tbe outlaw also turned in a66 words
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Article71 1915-02-12 6 To day, February 12, is tbe anniversay of tbe birthday of one ot tbe world's greatest men, Abraham Lincoln one whose name will ever be spoken with admiration and respect. Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth Presi dent of the United States, he was born in Hardin County, Kentucky, on February71 words
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Article87 1915-02-12 6 The construction of the fine, new, steel frame building for Messrs Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co., which will occupy such a commanding position on this side of Cavanagb Bridge, is progressing apace, and it is expected to be completed in a matter of fix months. When the firm removes from its87 words
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Article85 1915-02-12 6 Yesterday, in tbe District Court, a Chinese named Tek Kiam was sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment for causing grievous hurt with a knife to another Chinese, Tan Cbai Both men have been in the employ of tbe same chop, for which aoonsed has ta>en cook. Tan Chai baa found85 words
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Article71 1915-02-12 6 Since tbe outbreak of tbe Kurnpean war, China's exports to foreign countries, especi ally to the belligerent countries, have gr« ally decreased. According to the return of the Chinese Maritime Customs, the following figures represent the value of the. native goods exported to the various belligerent aouotrien during 1914: Eoglund,71 words
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Article90 1915-02-12 6 At the annual general meeting of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the following gentlemen were elected officebearers for the fourth year of the Chinese Republic: Chairman, Mr. (Juan Beng Kee vice-chairman, Dr. Chan Kung Sbing lion, secretary, M Yeoh Clieang Ann hon. treasurer, Mr. Klioo Bong Clieang hon. aU'li'or,90 words
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Article123 1915-02-12 6 A Malay police oonstabie who was charged this morning in the third court with receiving an illegal gratification of tire cent* put forward the oxcu-m th»t he was not accepting a bribe but a loan. Dr. Hitchin* happened to see the accused in the act of taking money from a123 words
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Article419 1915-02-12 6 The members of the Selangor Turf Club, Koala Lumpur, are entertaining Capt. Elliott Cooper to a farewell tiffin to-morrow. Sir Edward Brockman, K.C.M.G., who arrived back in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, has resumed tbe duties of Chief Secretary. Tbe marriage will take place shortly of tbe Rev.419 words
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Article80 1915-02-12 6 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. inform us that they are in receipt of a cable from the secretaries of Linggi Plantations, Ltd., advising that the board are offering to shareholders in the proportion of one new share to ten old shares of present holding 100,000 ordinary shares at80 words
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Article209 1915-02-12 6 Messrs. Thornycroft and Co. (Agents, United Engineers, Ltd.) send a copy of their calendar for 1916, showing the destroyer Lance, which was built and engined by the firm throughout at their Southampton works. They have recently delivered seversl of this L class. These vtssela sre over 1.000 tons209 words
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Article255 1915-02-12 6 There used to be iv Singapore a factory for tbe splitting of rattans by machinery a work which is mostly done by hand, no far as this hemisphere is concerned, in Hongkong, Borneo aud some of the Dutch islands. Like many another small local industry of promise,255 words
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Advertisement104 1915-02-12 6 WHY NOT TRY ijjpSlja nuns A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. Sold by HIGH-CLASS DEALERS EVERYWHERE. British -made Cotton Wash Fabric 3 Self -White- Colours &Printed Designs For Lasting and Economy TOBRA'XO surpasses all other wash cottons. SPLENDD SELECTION O> NIW D* SIGNS JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. The 'Royal Household" Scotch104 words
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Advertisement114 1915-02-12 6 ALHAMBRA Tbt Himmr Cla«mats<rsph Thaitra, aaach Road TO -NIGHT! 2nd Show, 9. IB P m. An Intense Emotional Photoplay MAREEA, THE HALF-BREED a parts. Featuring Anne Sohaefer, Margaret Gibson. Alfred D. Voaburg A FILM OF POWERFUL PATHOS. Bit Fat Comical FHm: WIFFLES' MASCOT UMBRELLA S PARTS. Brilliantly »S aiMtlf«W> Co'oursO114 words
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Advertisement11 1915-02-12 6 Latest adTertisements of the day appear on page 5 and 8.11 words
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Article699 1915-02-12 7 QUIET IN THE FIGHTING LINES. A Pessimistic Austrian Note. USE OF NEUTRAL FLAGS. United States Give Grave Warning. Kmtm'i Telegrams. London. Ft br nary 10, 4.45 p.m. Paris A comuiuni.|uu lays only artil lery engagements of some intensity, and a ■mall infantry atTiir north east of Manon Tiller.699 words
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Article151 1915-02-12 7 We are indebted to the French Consul, Comte de Bandy, for the following telegram Paris, January 10, 6.15 p m. Official The French 3 per cent, bonds are at francs 71.50. Yesterday, there were artillery engagements, somewhat violent, on some points of the front line, notably on151 words
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Article71 1915-02-12 7 (Fbom Ocb Own Cobbispondimt.) PenaDg, February 11. The sensational Assize case in which Kboo I'uan was charged with murdering the well known Towkay Kboo Sii Hoe by shooting him throa^h the head from behind, as deceased was going along tlie Anson road, ended to day before Mr.71 words
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Article48 1915-02-12 7 (From Ocb Own Corrsspomdbnt.) Penang, February 11. Tbe death has occurred at the General Hospital here, from jtundice and complications, of Capt. H. Spencer, master of th> Eastern Shipping Company's steamer Perak. Deceased was 48 years of age. The funeral was held to day.48 words
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Article184 1915-02-12 7 The special service in commemoration ol the signing of the Treaty of Ghent and tbe hundred years of peace ensuing, between Kngland and America, will be held as announced, at 6.80 next Sunday evening at Wesley Church. The address will be given by Bishop W. P. Eveland, Ph.184 words
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Article114 1915-02-12 7 A correspondent writing to a Yokohama paper points out tbat there will be no full uioun this month I question whether mitny of your readers h«ve experienced a month without a full moon. Such omissioos occur only at very rare intervals. Be that as it may, it is interesting to114 words
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Article445 1915-02-12 7 Telegrams to Netherlands India Papers. The Hague, February 8-6 Answering questions in the First Chamber, the Minister of Marine, Mr. Rambonnot, stated that in consequence of the long duration of the war tbe presentation ot the customary naval construction estimates would be indefinitely postponed. Tbe Government445 words
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Article617 1915-02-12 7 Abolition of Guarantee Method In Ceylon. Tbe changes in hospital regulations which have been published in the Ceylon Government Gazette have been the occasion for speculation among members of various communities in Colombo as to the manner in which they would be affected. Tbe change* were to come617 words
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Article33 1915-02-12 7 Mr. R. H. Pinborn, headmaster of the I'enang Free School, will be leaving for home on furlough about the end of this month. Daring bis absence Mr. W. Hamilton will act as principal.33 words
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Article2283 1915-02-12 7 BISHOP FERGUSON-DAVIE AND DISESTABLISHMENT. Work of the Church in Malaya. Bishop Ferguson-Davie gave a most interesting resume of the work of the Singapore Diooesan Association daring the Sist year at the annual meeting held in the wsion School, Stamford Road, last evening. At the same time he referred2,283 words
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Article56 1915-02-12 7 The Canadian Government has placed "an order for 40,000 waterproof canvas coals lined with sheepskin for the Canadian Expeditionary Force. All the existing stock* of coats of this description have been bought by the Imperial authorities for the British army, but the manufacture of the supply for the Canadians will56 words
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Article680 1915-02-12 7 THE PROSECUTION AGAINST TWO EX-DIRECTORS. Accounts Not Audited. The preliminary enquiry into tbe charges of criminal breach of trust brought against Boey Lian Chin and Lim Tian Siang, ex-directors of the Kwong Yik Banking Company, was continued throughout yesterday. The case is an extremely difficult one for680 words
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Article118 1915-02-12 7 Another lecture under the auspices of the Oldhain Literary Society of The AngloChineve School will bo given to nit lit, at 8 80 o'clock, by Mr. Roland Braddell, M.A., on The Growth of the Colony." These lectures have been most exctiluut, and it is desired that a still118 words
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Article139 1915-02-12 7 It is difficult to say which of the programmes given by th« Quaints has proved the most popular with thine people who have been regular attenders since the Mmpiny opi'buJ, for each one has been en >yed by nil who have gone to the Palla ium. Last night139 words
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Article87 1915-02-12 7 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Re gistrar of Births and 1 K ttliN show that, during the week ending February 6, there were 103 deaths (127 males, 65 females), giving a ratio per.niille of population of 29.47. Malarial fever aocouut. <1 for 12 deaths,87 words
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Article684 1915-02-12 8 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Bingapoie, Feb. 13, 1915 Messrs. Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange, and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Nom. Valoi Botim. 8nuii. a/- AiUffM i/4i i/a I 1 AngloJa»a 3/684 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter196 1915-02-12 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Seeing in yonr leader of yesterday's parx r about the copper imports of neutral countries. I hope you take into consideration, that the mentioned countries Norway, Italy, Netherlands and Sweden have their armies and navies mobilised, and look forward196 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article207 1915-02-12 8 Mr. M. llondtrnun, a comparatively recent recruit to the ranks of the local golfers, has won the Penang Golf Club's Gold Modal for 1914 with a score of 79 net after twice tieing with Mr. K. K. Turner. A football match has been arranged between the Azevedo207 words
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Article33 1915-02-12 8 keppel Club. The February medal of the Keppel Club will be play d for on Saturday and Sunday, the SfOtb and 21st bat i■ fl the Ladies' spoon on Monday, '.lie .2nd.33 words
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Article55 1915-02-12 8 Jt ram (Koantan).— 6,74o lbs. total for 1914, 62.UU lbs. Tanj >n X OlaV.- .January. 2'2,1W lbs. total fur 1914. rj '.143 Ib-.. I>*lihiik -.January, 2-2.62.1 lbs. total for IUI4. -202..')26 lbs. Lower I'erak. -f ,400 lbs. Trafalgar. -2,701 lbs 14,000 coconuts. Benar. -4,000 lbs. Hiij.ii —6.65055 words
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Article96 1915-02-12 8 Mihßti. Allen Dennys and Co. advise the Penang IVsSi that the undermentioned prices were realiix-d for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender on the 10th inst at tli.ir lliili sale and by private treaty: 71,603 lbs. offered, .-.7,000 lbs. sold Smoki d fboet No.96 words
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Article122 1915-02-12 8 The Japanese War Olfioe has publinbed the full.)t»:nn report on affairs at Tgingtao on January 19: -The Japanese population was 4,100, of whom 8,600 were men and 600 womi ii IVi uiKNiion was granted to 974 parsons to carry on businesses in the city. The city appears122 words
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Article40 1915-02-12 8 The U>rd Chief Justice, aayß a London csbl.- to Australia, dated January 20, lias sWdod, in the Court of Appeal, that an alien —my may he sued, bat be (the alien enemy) cannot sue, though be has power of appeal.40 words
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Advertisement41 1915-02-12 8 Cure for Blues. Correct Ulit disordered Htomsdi with a I of liaiulx rlain'H Tablets, and that fcwliDK <•' 'lißtri-Kn and donpundcncy will Imappesr I W. untie. They ire a sure cure for tli.- bluis. Kur sale by all dispensaries ML.il l> ttlcr*.41 words
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Advertisement53 1915-02-12 8 Tell me not in mournful wbeexes Life in bat an tmp i drcatu, For the mv is nick who sneeset. And tiling" sro not what they seem. Lib) is resl, life is carnevt. Of this f tot you may be sure, Bat precious little will ail you After taking Woods'53 words
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Advertisement243 1915-02-12 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE MAXWELL "25" FIVE-PASSENGER TOURING CAR, Fully Equipped. Price: $1,850. INSPECTION INVITED. Wearne Bros., Ltd., ORCHARD ROAD. PALLADIUM Orchard Road. SINGAPORE 8 PREMIER THEATRE. THE LAST 2 NIGHTS. tS" HENRY DALLAS PRESENTS P. B. Salisbury's Company TMB QUAINTS TO-NIGHT TC-NIGHT I I Selection Programme Comprising Selections from the243 words
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Advertisement145 1915-02-12 8 AMATEUR DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE IN aID or I. Qussn Man's Work for Womsn Fund Mm. Herbert Cooper WILL PBBBBNT Mrs. DOT A fbPOS) In 3 Acts BY W. S. Maughan. VICTORIA THEATRE Monday and Tuesday, FEBRUARY 22 23, at P. 16 p.m. Reserved Seats S3* Plan of Seat* at the MtIMM145 words
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Advertisement235 1915-02-12 8 3blb?"- LOUIS R OE3ERER CHAMPAGNE «*S ROEO/-*. WM ne f thn WinM >^V A^ supplied at the Lord Mayor's \y* |5 "H Banquet in November, 1914. gfj^ Sola Importers i fl| HIBBERT. WOODROFFE jfl ANO COMPANY. LIMITEO. f^Jigaj (Imcobpobatid in England). CjL» -*^J* HIT IMB MERCHANTS, Kuala Lumpur, Federated Malay235 words
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Advertisement205 1915-02-12 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 lor 1915. Publishers: FRASER and NEAVE. LIMITED. JULIANA LAMP ILLUMINATION Chinese205 words
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Advertisement258 1915-02-12 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh. Ltd. Messrs. Kab k Co., Bras Baaab Road. The Asiatic Rubber and Produce Co., 189, Cecil Street. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Chang; r, Hotel de l'Borope Money Changer Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer,258 words
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Advertisement312 1915-02-12 9 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 to i^^^^^Sv and to THE MUNICIPALITY |^/»^@]6| THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, \^l^^^*y JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. I^^""^^^ M M I'^'^"'^1 BRITISH-MADE MACHINE, the: "union" U^4k TRADE MARK. THEUNION TRADING312 words
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Advertisement435 1915-02-12 10 ONLY COMPANT. PAID-UP CAPITAL OF AKY EABTrJuI COMPAMt. PROSPEROUS »n«l PROOREBSIYE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFF.OB. Wl M-^ 1 U o T*. 00-p*-y ha. .ao.oo. iayariiai <>«• 4 a*»W. B-t** 1^ A--^ O-^^ A- k. farfc-lm .TTRACT.V L *H. O. uau,^ -O^ ±O uZ*. U.-U^B, CQMH.UKH.435 words
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Advertisement270 1915-02-12 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OP CANADA. Established 1862. Diroot Government Suoervieion. Government Audit. PoUoies are "WORLU WIDE," and Non Forteltable Lara> Nat Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Naw Bueineae, 1918, 0ver. ..19,876,000.00 Oash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. IVANS, Manager,270 words
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Advertisement414 1915-02-12 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL »16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling *1,600,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Rewire Liability of Proprietors 116,000.000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hod. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq. P. H. Holyoat, Esq. G. T. M. Edkins,414 words
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Advertisement454 1915-02-12 10 BAMKIMO. ESTABLISHED 1889, THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BY BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER, Capital Subscribed Y.I 0,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000 Reserve Funds 3.790.000. Pref-ident. Kaznyosbi Yagin, Ef>q. Vioe President. Eojuro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. Iyetoshi Sada, la) Eyorokn Yamanari, Esq Shingo Minami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE TAIPSH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES454 words
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Advertisement544 1915-02-12 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALES Of VALUABLE TEAK HOUSEHOLD FCHNITURB, ETC., At Powell Co.'v Sal'.'-rocui, On Friday, February IS, at* XI a.m. VERY HANDSOME CARVED TEAK SIDSHOAROS WITH MIRROR PANELS; teak teleocopio diuiig table to ffst 34 peieonn Anerican refrigerator; etc. Bxoellent ohina dinner, de»sert acid tea wrvices, table iilatsware,544 words
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Article898 1915-02-12 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. New York Automobile Show. The National Automobile Show, wbich baa opeued in the spacious ball-room of the Hotel Antor, New York, is the only one of national importance to be held this year. It is the fifteenth annual event held under898 words
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Article102 1915-02-12 11 I was lying in tbe trench beside Tim Mulligan," writes Corporal Haydon to a friend at borne. Tim's rifle dropped a little, and I felt a slight movement of his body beside me. I asked what waa the matter. I think I'm hit, Jack. You might go through102 words
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Advertisement204 1915-02-12 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 Sole Agents i CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE. The Signature. II To distinguish the original and 4gg( J~j£ genuine II orccstcrshire204 words
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Advertisement76 1915-02-12 11 Don't Cough. It is abmrd to allow a cough to hang on and gap your vitality when Chamberlain s Cough Renjudy will cure you. You don't know where n peixiatent cough will land you. You can't afford to allow your throat and lungs to become diseased when it is such76 words
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Advertisement249 1915-02-12 11 FIRST In UM-Foremoit ever since DUNLOP TYRES ECLIPSE all others. DUNLOP." 43. Robinson Road. Singapore. The Straits Times FOR F.M.B. READERB. The New Mail Train Service enables oa to send into the F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition ol The Straits Time* containing all the important telegrams and news received249 words
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Advertisement100 1915-02-12 11 THE HONGKONG ROPE MAUUFMTU3i;:a CO. (EatAbllahed ISS3) j HAIICFACTUIIEKS OK PURE ROPE I 87RMI MMi LAID 4 STMW i/r tv V to 10- b- m 10PriOM, 9isn|bj| mt Ml fartMua wfl be Isrwscded on »yj JimUm to A««nt: W. A. STOPANI, 'S&£&*—• GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.. LTD. Portland Cement. In100 words
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Advertisement426 1915-02-12 12 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND." For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents. Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. BUKMUIW WANTED Wauted, tmall well-furnished bungalow, near town preferred. Apply to Box No, b 79, Straits Timea. 112 18_3_ CLERK WASTED. Wanted, Chinese dtrk thoroughly acquainted with transhipping426 words
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Advertisement333 1915-02-12 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO BE IET. Immediate entry. No. 74, Anson Road. Apply to Stephens, Paul k Co. 41 n TO LET. Houses Ncs 7 and 8 Chancery Lane. Apply to CHING KBNG LEB k CO., Auctioneer*. 1811 U TO LET No. 188, Auoy Street. Apply M. Gafttw,333 words
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Advertisement497 1915-02-12 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. T»Ut. Compound Bouse, No. 518, Upper Serangoon Boad, known as DeTonhnrst. Immediate entry. Apply QUTHRIE k Co. Ltd. 1413 a TANGLIN REBIDENCE TO LET. No. 6. Mount Elizabeth, furniebtd or unfurnished. Immediate entry. Apply A. Krankrl Co., Victoria Street, 'Phone 196. IS 1 a TO497 words
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Advertisement490 1915-02-12 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A CO. IOS ft 109. Market Street, Telephone No. 431. Shipchandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors. .Estate Suppliers and Com- mission Agents. BoLB AoBNtS i The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Be<it Multipt»r Brand Htir Beltings. 1-7 80 6-16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TO LET. No. 7, Cairnhill490 words
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Advertisement368 1915-02-12 12 MTKEB. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. ***** READY IN BTOCK NOW 3/215--5,000 Regs and Drums Hubbuck's Coloured Paint. Oil and Sondrie* 20,000 feet Leather, balata and Hair Belting, 30,000 As' orted File 60,000 Changkola, Hammer and *xc Handles, 8,000 American Axes, 30,000 lbs, White Cotton Waste, 60,000 lbs. Galvd,368 words
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Advertisement582 1915-02-12 12 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE?. The following fixtures f jr the ourrent week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the varjoua clubs. Convenient forms on whioh to make the returns will be supplied on application to, the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Golf Club. Chinese New Yuar Holiday.582 words
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Miscellaneous231 1915-02-12 12 Straits '(bimes. m t ADVERTISEMENT KATES.— Misoellanu 038 wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per loot lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, 91 each insev ion. For p.p.?. cards, on paiio 8, $2.231 words
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