The Straits Times, 22 July 1915
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Title Section13 1915-07-22 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.857 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JULY 22. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement276 1915-07-22 1 1 1 *g\ i A FEW GOOD THINGS gag-.., LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS k/liLm'As^S n cases °f 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment a is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE. A tin makes six plates of the WBrfljnF JB best Soup276 words
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Advertisement178 1915-07-22 1 Hand and Stand Cameras, etc. AUTOGRAPHIC VEST POCKET KODAKS. f NO. 1A FOLDING POCKET KODAKS. wL, tfk NO. 3 FOIDIN6 POCKET KOOAKS. C '4e__*s_| NO. 3-A FOLDING POCKET KODAKS. OUR SPECIAL FILM AND PLATE CAMERAS gm ■>, |W^ In 14 plate and Postcard sizes, fitted fl| with "Aldis" Lenses. L178 words
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Article2064 1915-07-22 2 THE ART OF INVISIBILITY IN WAR. Khaki and Other Tints. This very interesting study of the uses and effects of colour in the war area of Flanders is written by Mr. Perceval Lindon to the Daily Telegraph, from British head -quarters, on June 11 Another day2,064 words
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Article348 1915-07-22 2 As a nnit of tbe Peninsular and Oriental Company's fleet, the steamer Oriental has paid her last visit to Singapore, having been sold it will be remembtred, to tbe Ho Hong Steamship Company for £32,000, the sale having been made pending a survey of348 words
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Advertisement368 1915-07-22 2 ORNAMENTAL CEMENT TILES Orders ex< jv".t« d t ccordiDK to cv tomcrit' own riijuirt mi nu a* tJ colour arranßfcitoute. SAMPLES OF COLOURS AND DESIGNS MAY BE SEEN AT OUR WORKS. TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS Work* and Office* i No. 94, Sungei Road (Adj mr Rochore Cacal). t< r^3F6*^- <Z>368 words
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Advertisement730 1915-07-22 2 WATERY PIWPLES ALL OVER BAm FACE Itched and Burned. Came On Hands As Well. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed in Three Weeks. 19. Warren St.. Morlretown, Dovon. Enn. "My Iwby's faro caiw out In watery piniplni. I thought It was the chicken pox but found It spread all over hin730 words
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Advertisement787 1915-07-22 2 NOTICES. THIS IS TO REMIND YOU That it U a birring to be ablo to give in our bosiness it is more profitable to recoive. Therefore don't be downhearted whenever you find you aro indt bted to us, but let this iiropimibly remind yon that we shall be pleased to787 words
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Article1633 1915-07-22 3 1914. Jane J7.— Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajevo. July 25.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. August I.— Germany declares war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. •28.— Battle of Mons begins, and the French1,633 words
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Article62 1915-07-22 3 News has been received in Tit ntsin of (be recent death io England of Mr W. C. C. Anderson, who was a well-known resident for many yean, a partner in the firm of Collins an<i Co. He retired from active busi ne«a some years ago, but paid f requi nt62 words
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Advertisement695 1915-07-22 3 I Weak, Anaemic, S 'Nervy' Run-down 9 Don't let your life be clouded by indifferent health— iion'» suffer needlnati don't remain \\e;ik, Anamic. Nervy," "Run-down." Lrt WiDcara* (fhm "J him of life) Ri.e you new hcallh, new strength, new blood, new nerve*, and new life Wiacarmn 'is a tonic, a695 words
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Advertisement280 1915-07-22 3 PIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Royal Appointment A^MafeKK c Court of Spain A Royal Food for your Baby Glaxo is used in the Royal Nurseries, as can be seen hy the above appointment. This letter it from a doctor connected with the H Royal Court of Spain. Madrid. "I am very pleased to state280 words
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Advertisement496 1915-07-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOU CHINA, JAPAN, PBMANO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT bIBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Tbroagh Bills of Lading issned tor Ciiia* Coast, Persian Oalt, Continental »n3 Amarioan Port*. Steamer* will leave Singapore oq or about I*l .Ml. LINES Bomtuard [for Buropa). (Connecting496 words
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Advertisement520 1915-07-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. ntyTk: JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail eontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have boon specially designed and oonstrnoted, and are fitted with all the520 words
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Advertisement721 1915-07-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIQJM9N CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Kretay, Trin^gsoo, Biaat. Semec»k, Kelantaa, Tabai Bvignan, Telupin, Patani, Siogora, Laoaa, Koiiaamui, Baadoa, Langsuen. Taka, Chumpon, Kohlak an j Bangkok Out Oaptrturs a... MAHIDOL July S6 July 38, 3 p.m. BORIBAT 98 SO, 3 p.m. ASDANQ Aug. a Aug. 4,721 words
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Advertisement632 1915-07-22 4 BTEAMER BAILINGB. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Companies' steaumrn are dospjiiou yd from Livovpool outvrarda tor tbo Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards io: London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Qenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marqoilles,632 words
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Advertisement573 1915-07-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOQMVAART-MAATSCHAPPU (BTBAMSHIP OOMPAKT) "NEDERLAND" KOKTNIOHTL\ MAIL SBRV ICB BBTWBBN JAVA iND AMSTBKDAM VIA SINQAI'ORK, BBLAWANDBLI SABANO, COLOMBO (optiokal) PORT SAID ASD QKNOA. Steamers ara doe on cr about the undot mentioned dates I OCTWAMD. HuaBMTABO. IBIS MM Koningin Oranje July 34 Bmma July 28 Rtmbraodt Aug. T Vondcl573 words
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Advertisement632 1915-07-22 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. PAKETVA4BT MAATSCHAPPY (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA). NOTICE is hereby Rivm. that tho WBRKLY fast service from Sioß»pore to BataviaSemarang and Soorabaya and to Belawan Dei 1 »s been resumed by the special passenger ■teamen "MELCHIOit TKKUB aod RL'MPHII'S FOR BATAVIA, SEMARA.NG BOURABAYA. Rumphlus Capt. P. H.632 words
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Advertisement526 1915-07-22 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. 00.. LTD. Dliwot S.rvioa to Japan via Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutta, via P*nan|, from Singapore. Taking cargo on thoroogh Bills of Lading fir Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Cl efco Tientsin, Newebwang, Yangtsae Port*, Formosa, tbe Philippines, etc., etc.. ctr. ItMIMN. Tons. Commandei. Kutsamo526 words
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Advertisement309 1915-07-22 5 JtigL, NO 5 ROYAL >\ UUIJ 4^ The Master Model. Defies Competition. W Supplanting all other W^H P^Py// M ikes, Sole Agunta for S. S. A F. M. 8. WMmEF* HUnENBAGH BROS., %Sy > HIGH-CLASS Ml tailor Ik V|l\ and Outfitter. "vl H A large Btcck ot ready maJt tropical309 words
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Article729 1915-07-22 6 Prices Quoted in the Market Tbil Morning Singapore, July 22, 1816. Messrs. Lyall and Bvatt, Eichanfee and hare Brokers, issue tbe following list ot quotations this morning Tbe quotations on Sterling Soared are only nominal. Norn. Valci. Bctbks. Sillirs. 2/- AUagai 1/11 3/8 1 Anglo-Java 6/8 6/9729 words
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Advertisement126 1915-07-22 6 SIEMENS ELECTRICAL MACHINES SWITCHGEAR AND ACCESSORIES. ÜBS "i f "J ifJs7 dt STANDARD CONTINUOUS CURRENT MOTOR AND CONTROL PANEL Manufactured at STAFFORD WORKS. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN IKOLAND) WINCHESTER HOUBE, SINGAPORE. HfadOu i. —CAXTON.HOUSE.WESTMINSTER, LONDON. S.W. Woms:— STAFFORD. WOOLWICH. D ALSTON It was only a few years126 words
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Advertisement287 1915-07-22 6 THE STRAITS TIMES Cm be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore T s Asiktio Rubber and Prodaoe Or. 188, Cecil Street. I ly ud Wal'h, Ltd Raffle* Plaoo. I ney Ohangar, Hotel de l'Barope V ney Changer, Adelphi Hotel. M >ney Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Changei, Raffles287 words
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Advertisement418 1915-07-22 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD. lINO/tPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE. ORCHARD ROAD. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! Extra Show at 8 p.m. Usual Show at 9.15 p.m. Programme for Thursday, Friday, Saturday only. FOR HONOUR COUNTRY FORD STERLING Tbe Universal Film Manufacturing Co.'s Comedy Creator in a Two-Heel Scream"HEEZA LIAR, NATURALIST" LATEST WAR GAZETTE Supported418 words
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Advertisement161 1915-07-22 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tbe Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite tenders for tbe Erection of Quarters for EngineeiH at Pfople's I'ark Pampmg Station. Drawings and Specification may be inspected acd Tender Forms obtained at tiie Municipal Engineer's Office daring officr hours. Tenders on the prescribed forms and enclosed in tbo envelopes provided161 words
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Article147 1915-07-22 7 FIXTURES Thursday July 22. High Water. 5.41 am 5.14 p.m P. and O. booiHward mail expected Singaporb St. A ndrew's Socty. Cricket Club, 5.30 p.m. Friday, July 23. High Water, 7.55 a.m., 6.27 p m Children's Concert, Victoria Hall, 6.15 p.m. Governor opens Soldiers' Recreation Kcom, Y.147 words
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Article154 1915-07-22 7 TO-DAI. Pulau Sambu and Indragiri Japara 2 pm Colombo Providence 2pm Laboean Bilik, Tandjong Balei and Medan Singkel 2 pm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow (llenfalloch 2pm Malaoca and Stbing S. Harley 2 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 2pm P. Dickson and Port SwettL-nbam Sappho 2 pm Saigon154 words
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Article219 1915-07-22 7 The mail trains from Singapore for the north Uare Tank Koad station daily at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 6.15 a.m., respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Kuala Lumpur at H a.m. daily, arriving at Ponang at 6.28 p.m.219 words
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Article201 1915-07-22 7 Tbe homeward M. M. steamer Ville de la Cintat left Saigon at I a m. yesterday, anJ may be ex|Hct» 1 to arrive here at about 6 a.m. on l'ridsy July 2.i. The 1' and O. homeward mail steamer Sardinia may be expected to arrive here at201 words
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Article96 1915-07-22 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Same Date at Arrival Remarks. Kaka 81 716 Iniier Koads Natica Bukom Shimona Outer Roads KJendale Inner Roads Hock Lee Krian Aing H n Hock I .mi Aing Leong >• Hong Aik Meranti Hock Tew Koma i, ii Soon Hong Kdina Kanee 22 7 1596 words
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Article484 1915-07-22 7 Brussels Under the Heel of The Invader. The reports from Brussels assidooasly spread by the German news agencies to the tffoct that tbe inhabitants of Hulyi urn's capi- tal are content and happy, and that business as usual characterises tbe commercial life of the city, are apparently484 words
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Article192 1915-07-22 7 Outward. Tbe following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tbe London and China Express. It should be understood that, in tome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengerH may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London l'er I'192 words
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Article136 1915-07-22 7 A wealthy youog financier, who ia notorious for hi* acorn of tbe rales of Kn^lisli grammar, baa boen made tbe victim of a tattier N Del practical joke, RayH an cxcbaD^e. He baa lately acquired a paaxion for flying, but unfortunaU-ly liih skill does not e.jual hia pluck, and to136 words
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Article163 1915-07-22 7 EXCHANOE. Sinoaiori, July 52, 1916. Oh London Bank 4 m/s 2/4^ Demand 2/ A Private 8 m/s 2/4 U On India Bank T. T. l; On Honokono.. Bank d/d 2C} On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 104 On Java Bank T. T. 140j On Japan Bank d/d llfj Sovereigns163 words
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Article199 1915-07-22 7 f 8 8 3 Bayers. Seller*. 10 10 Amputt fi-50 6.75 1 1 AyerWeiiK »A6 C.45 10 10 Belat 2.85 2 50 ,U 10 Kampai 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 0.95 1.05 10 10 KirtaAssoeiation 7.00 11 Ml Kinta Tin 1.14 S 1.17.8 II 41 Lahat Minep 8.76 4.2S 10199 words
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Article667 1915-07-22 7 J? 808 a Buyers. Seller Value (2 J 2/- a/- AilatfM 1/1 1 3/8 41 41 Anglo JaT» 0,9 T,'6 3/- 3/- AngloMslaj 8/- 9/3/- 3/- FJatanK Malaka 1/1 i 1,8 £1 41 BatoTiga 25.0 2 0.0 2/- 3/- BekoL 1/8 1 i< £1 £1 Bokit Kajang 1.126 1.16.8667 words
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Article135 1915-07-22 7 Buyer.. SeUe II 41 B Smelting Co. 16/3 16.9 II 41 Prel. 1.4.8 1 0 I/- 6/- Bleotrie T ways 3/9 8/ 10 10 Fnser k Neave 60.75 51.25 50 60 Hammer Co. 115.00 117.60 LOO Howarth Erskine 85.00 LOO 7%Pref. 95.00 100 100 Kftti Bro, De(. 86.00 10135 words
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Article58 1915-07-22 7 DEB EN TU RES. United Engineers 0%»l,38t500 joni Singapore Electric Tramways 6* £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% $1,878,000 norn Spore Municipal H% of 1907 $1,800,000 norn Spore Municipal 4*% of 1900 »1,00%0C0 mm Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,0(0 lO^tta S pore Municipal 4% £300,01.0 B%d» *%The qaoUtiong ol sterling shares mast58 words
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Advertisement159 1915-07-22 7 FOUR FAMOUS BRANDS OK EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES /<y FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY A WAR OFFICE. ENGINEERS MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINERY FOR ALL MINING POWER PURPOSES. HEAD OFFICE WORKS Erltb. Kent. Erg, ana LONDON OFFICE 3. London Wall Blrjgs E.C. BRANCHES! I 1 AGENCIES. STEAM paris. JOHANNESBURG. |W l159 words
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Advertisement73 1915-07-22 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH NORTH BRIDQB ROAD. 9-18 TO-NIQHT 9-18 and To-morrow, Thursday, SSnd July. KLWI tENSATIONII WILD MIML DRaMa THE ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN No. 1 Unwelcome Throne No. 2 The Ordeal No. 3 Temple of Lions No. 4 The Royal Slave No. 5 A Colonel in Chains SUProBTED BI UIUAL73 words
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1099 1915-07-22 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, JULY 22. DIVERTING ATTENTION. A correspondent was good enough to send us yesterday a most interesting summary of trade statistics shewing that the people of the United States have gained substantially from tbe war, and that Italy and Holland, up to the end of the perio1,099 words
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Article21 1915-07-22 8 At the end of last yoar, tbe mileage of metalled roads in the F.M.S. was over UN and of unmetalled 185.21 words
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Article31 1915-07-22 8 A Chinese who, in the second court, this morning, was charged with depositing the corpse of a child on the beach in the East Coast Road neighbourhood, was cautioned and discharged.31 words
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Article46 1915-07-22 8 Tbe Ho wilt Phillips Company are due back in Singapore from Hongkong and China about the end of August, and will play under the management of Mr. Cowan. Bandmann's Revue Company is also expected in Siagapore from Calcutta, but the date is not yet definitely fixed.46 words
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Article46 1915-07-22 8 Writing under yesterday's date, Messrs. Rarlow and Co. state Since our last report tbe copra market further advanced to a small extent but subsequently weakened and prices have declined. To-day's values are about $7.60 for fine sundried and $7.10 to $7.80 for fair to good qualities.46 words
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Article43 1915-07-22 8 The Medan correspondent of the Straits Echo writes that, when the Germans, Austrian* and Hungarians of Sumatra now meet for their morning hate, they no longer greet one another with the formula Gott Strafe England." Nowadays it is Gott Strafe Harrisons and Crosfield43 words
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Article55 1915-07-22 8 Mr. W. Eyre Kenny, Senior Warden of Mines, F.M.S., in his report for 1914 states that at the close of the year tbe mining industry was being steadily carried on, a rise of price reacted favourably, and unless there is a marked alteration in conditions there need be no anxiety55 words
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Article52 1915-07-22 8 In addition to buildings for the P.W.D. F.M.S. the Government Architect at Kuala Lumpur, last year, prepared plans and working drawings for the extension of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station Hotel, the Central Railway Offices, Ipoh Station, and the Hostel for Medical Students, Singapore, and has had general supervision of52 words
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Article65 1915-07-22 8 Men leaving Singapore for home to-day for service in Kitchener's new army are Messrs. H. G Miller, V. H. van Cuylenburg and O. C. Wright also L. R. Bligh, who is going home on his own account to await his 18th birthday and then enlist. Miller, van Cuylenburg and Bligh65 words
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Article66 1915-07-22 8 The public are invited to hear the Rev. W. Cross's paper on An Evening with Tennyson at the Biblical and Literary Research Society, this evening at 8.45 in tbe large hall of the V.M.C. A. Next Thursday evening, Mr. E. A. Brown will speak on the history ot music in66 words
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Article97 1915-07-22 8 Mr. M. S. Fyffe, of Reuters Agency, who is at present acting Agent at Shanghai, in a letter to a Tientsin contemporary explaining the reason for recent delays in Keutvr's telegrams says that, In reply to an enquiry as to why no telegrams were coming through, the Cable Company informed97 words
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Article99 1915-07-22 8 For attempting to cause hurt to a Jew named N'assim Elias Solomon, by stabbing him, a Chinese earned Tye Hok was, tin* morning in the second court, fined $20 and bound over in a surety of $100 to be of go id behaviour for six months. The two were always99 words
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Article102 1915-07-22 8 Mr. li. K. Anderson, Director of Public Works, F.M.S., on his annual report says: The growing troubles forui the silting up of rivers by mining tailings have caused tuucli public dihcußsion, and in connection with this it has to be borne in mii.il that if silt in poured into a102 words
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Article110 1915-07-22 8 Tbe Taiping Police are now investigating a case of robbery which took place at MM office of the Assistant Traffic Mauager, F.M.S. Railways, Taiping, last week. It is not known bow the robbery was perpetrated, but from information received, bays the Pinang Gazette, we learn that Mr. C. ScottBlacklaw discovered110 words
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Article201 1915-07-22 8 It may bo remembered that towards the end of June, Mr. Justice EarDshaw, in the Supreme Court (juashed the conviction of a Tamil named Chinasamy, which Mr. Clarke regihtired against him in the second court Fouud guilty of crimping he was aontineid to three months' rigorous imprisonment. He was also201 words
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Article438 1915-07-22 8 Mr. H. F. Carew Gibson, formerly Coturuisoioner of Public Wt rks, Kuchiog, is now at Cambridge acting as Divisional Officer, Itoyal Engineers. Mr. A. Irving, late of Kampong Kuantao, brother of Mr. (1. C. Irving, of No. th Borneo, has been slightly wounded in the arm by438 words
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Article94 1915-07-22 8 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Siugaporo for the week ended July 17 was tt.fl per milli) of the population per annum. The total number of deaths was MB, of which 110 were male subjects and 53 female. Convulsions claimed 19, phthisis 23 and malarial94 words
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Article126 1915-07-22 8 For the children's concert arranged to take place in the Victoria Memorial Hall to-morrow afternoon at 5.15, the following diverse yrogramme has been arranged. The htring bind is a combination of players from the various moving picture halls, conducted by Mr. F. Martens. March Folien lierceres String126 words
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253 1915-07-22 8 The committee gratefully acknowledge receipt of the following farther donations Previously acknowledged |1,28. r > 11. M. Ware 50 Mrs. H. W. Bucklaod 10 bridge 5.25 Mrs. Swindell 5 Hrigadier General and Mre. Uidout 80 Mrs. J. C. H. Darby 35 Hon. C. \V. Dartmihire253 words
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Advertisement234 1915-07-22 8 OLD TOM Sole Agent«:— /Je'^F GALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. Johore Agents:— A. C HARPER Co. (H 1 DRY BELFAST i JINGERALE '/A.' OBTAINABLE. JOHN LITTLE CO., .LIMITED I CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., MARINE MOTOR MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS SINGAPORE. Branches at: Kuala, Lumpur, Malacca, Johore Bahru, Medan. Great £lC|h Pure Auk's234 words
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Advertisement220 1915-07-22 8 ALHAMBRA Th* Piosssr Clnsmatogri ph Thsstrs, Sstch Road Jnd Show, 9 15pm Paths'* Powerful SCAO.L Drama THE GOLDEN SWORDKNOT IN 3 PARTS By M. Dinlal Rich*, th* Celebrated Author. The theme is a clean and wholesome one, intensely interesting, and with most picturesque scenes. A Drama of the Thames THE220 words
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Article1640 1915-07-22 9 BRITISH IN FRANCE. The Germans Admit Defeat. HARD FIGHTING IN THE EAST. Position of the Opposing Forces. Km tkk's Tkliubams. 1 .v.l in. July 20, 11.05 p m. Kit Id Marshal Sir John French reports that after successfully exploding a mine at Chateau Hjoge, the British occupied 1501,640 words
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Article69 1915-07-22 9 Rkl'tkr's Th.K'.ram. London, July 21, 5.85 a.m. Durban The P. and O. liner Benalla, 7,02 d tons, bound for Australia with eight hundred emignnts aboard, is on fire in one of her holds, eight hundred miles east of Durban. The steamer Otaki, a hundred and fifty miles off.69 words
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Article27 1915-07-22 9 Rkl'tbr's Telegram. London, July 21. New York Five thousand Standard Oil employees at Bayonne, New Jersey, have struck and six outgoing vessels are delayed.27 words
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Article161 1915-07-22 9 (From Oik Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 21. The death has taken place in London of Dr. T. C. Avetoom. The deceased gentleman, wbo bad been in ill-health for some time, left Penang for t'u ope about three months ago. He was the son of a successful161 words
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Article26 1915-07-22 9 (From Oca Own Correspondent.) London, July 21. Dividends are announced as follow Mount Austin 7 per cent., I'adang Java 7. ao'l Jrram IS.26 words
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Article603 1915-07-22 9 Good Competition for All Grades. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 200 th auction was held on July 21, 1916. Offered for sale Pre. 4,759.80 or 684,673 lbo. (tons 283.29), sold Pis. 8,355.80 or 447,440 lbs. (tons 199.75). Prices realised loose 55 91 The next auction603 words
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Article202 1915-07-22 9 Entries for the Forthcoming Meeting (Fbom Ock Own Corkkspondbnt.) Penang, July 21. The entries for the first day of the Autumn races are as follows Pony Roadster Hani.icai-. (Five furlongs).—Barnabas, Neah, Noreen, Flywheel, Pentetre. Ski i.mi. Platk. (One mile). Batu Gaiab, The Friar, La Cocotte, Sandy Creek, Hedon202 words
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Article2222 1915-07-22 9 FURTHER PROGRESS IN KWONG YIK C4SE. The Debts of the Directors. The Kwong Yik case was carried so far yesterday, in Mr. Justice Earnabaw's Court of Assizes, as to complete the case for the prosecution and Sir Evelyn Ellis was able to open the case for the defence2,222 words
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Article92 1915-07-22 9 Mr. U. \V. V Scott, formerly of the Sarawak Rangers, joined the army on the outbreak of war and was posted as Captain, ttili (Servioe) Battalion East Yorkshire Itegiiuont. He has now been transferred to the tftli Battalion stationed at KilliDgball Camp, Harrogatu. The 9th Battalioo is a reserve Battalion92 words
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Article1411 1915-07-22 10 (From A Cokkisponkiht.) Sourabaya, July 15. A meeting of brokers was held at the Batavia Chamber of Commerce last Friday to oosMitlfir tbe question of a redaction of tbe existing rubber brokerage from i per cent, to t per cent, as proposed by Messrs. Francis Peek and1,411 words
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Article388 1915-07-22 10 Advertise, and Then Keep On Advertising. It is difficult, states a home paper, to recall a book quite comparable to tbe volume wbicb Messrs. C. A. Pearson and Co., Ltd., are publishing under the title Success in Business." Consisting, as itdoes. of between fifty and sixty articles,388 words
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Article263 1915-07-22 10 The Pioneer publishes the following details of the Jhansi tragedy. It appears that the two culprits, brothers, had just returned from leave to their homes in Muradabad. They set out for the Bib Cavalry Mess, with, among other weapons, some Bportiug rifles and a large number of263 words
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Article74 1915-07-22 10 From the trenches at Yprts She is really quite a modern little flapper, And older folks have called her rather > fast, She's a girl with rather forcible opinions, Though young, already has a vivid pant. When ahe goes walking out there's consternation Amongst the baggy74 words
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Article39 1915-07-22 10 The amount of copra exported from the F.M.S. during 1914 «m 2JJ.5H9 pieuls, an in. re*UH. of »7..J56 picuU. the largest, both aboolukly aud proportionately, since the figjres have been recorded. The total value wan oatiiuatcd at 12,473 243.39 words
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Article975 1915-07-22 10 Characteristics of an Aboriginal People. The last number ot the Journal of the F.M.S. Museums contains an exceedingly interesting rHustrated article on the aboriginal inhabitants of Ijok in the district of Selama, Perak, by Mr. H. N. Evans, with additional notes by Messrs. H. C. Robinson975 words
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Article39 1915-07-22 10 European War Fund. Previously acknowledged 13,878.87 Liat No. 41 (Collected by Hr. Cbeok Haan Cheong) Mr. Cheok Huan Choong... t-3 Liaj Joo Seng 6 Cheok Moh Liat 2 ia.oo HIM Fkedk. C. Peck, Hon. Treasurer.39 words
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Article17 1915-07-22 10 The F.M.S. police force now comprises close upon 90 European offioers and over 8,000 rank and file.17 words
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Article552 1915-07-22 10 Rajah of Sarawak Cancels The Concession. Tbe following copy of a letter forwarded to tbe manager of tbe United Malaysian Com pany at Goebilt by the Hajah of Sarawak, is Siven publicity in the Sarawak Gazette of oly 18 Astana. Kuching, Sarawak, July 5, 1915. Sir,— l552 words
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Article179 1915-07-22 10 Mr. Mike Newman, manager for Mr. Tom Gunn, the well known Chinese flying-man, informs the Hongkong press that arrangements have been made with the authorities for Gunn to give flying exhibitions over Sbatin Valley during the first week in August. A percentage of the receipts will be given179 words
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Article152 1915-07-22 10 The following lighters and launches belonging to the Norddeutscher Lloyd (in Liquidation) were sold by auction at Messrs. l'owell and Co.'s saleroom yesterday afternoon: N.D.L. lighter No. 2 59.50 tons, bought by the Singapore Harbour Board for 13.800 N.D.L. lighter No. 3 59.50 tons, bought by152 words
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Article141 1915-07-22 10 The Daily Mirror, of May '29, contains tbe following: Sir Hugh Clifford has arrived from tbe Oold Coast, and is staying with Lady Clifford at their residence in Cbeltua, I bear. Theirs was a rather romantic wedding of five years ago. Sir Hugh bad gone to a141 words
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Article1142 1915-07-22 10 Strenuous Tussle with Asiatic Algy. A correspondent on H. M. S. Cornwallis, writing to a borne paper, says These are unwontedly quiet times for tbe blockading squadron. Since the landing ove job has been to give the army ashore the assistance of our guns when military1,142 words
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Article55 1915-07-22 10 A war tax of three pence is being arf;ed on every meal served in the dining rooms of the House of Commons. Meals in the tea rooms are apparently to be exempt, but mtat cinnot be served there. Betef-eatt-rs are already murmuring against the preferenceshown to memben who prefer poached55 words
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Letter307 1915-07-22 10 To the Editor ot tbe Straits Time*. Sir, "<) of Kuala Kangsar seems to hare missed the point, if we are to believe one man's meat is another man's poison." After all, I think some harmless proprietary articles have their uses in creating Faith that one is going307 words
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Article35 1915-07-22 10 Ohm.—T he matter dealt with in Omen's letter is not public but denominational and the ruling authority is the Bishop of tho Diocese. We expressly decline to publish letters about tbe inttrnrl affairs of denominations.35 words
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Article593 1915-07-22 10 Wonders of the French Military Bureau. The special correspondent of The Stamlaid, writing from Paris, on June 7, says Besides the normal civilian post, there was created at the beginning of the war a central military bureau for the distribution of letters and packets to the various593 words
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Article124 1915-07-22 10 Tbose who take an interest in boxing will find the star picture at tbe Casino, the tiylit between Borabadier Wells and Frank Moran, very much tv tlit-ir Hh Tho varioua rounds are clearly depicted aud from them can be gained some idea cf all that gens to make124 words
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Article1166 1915-07-22 11 A DIVIDEND OF HVE PER CENT. The Property in Good Order. The fifth ordinary general meeting of the Madingley (Malay) Kubber Estate*, Limited, was held on June 22, at the offices of the company. Pinner*' Hall, Austin Kriars, E.C Mr. W. I. Metcalfc ichairman of the companj presiding.1,166 words
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Article32 1915-07-22 11 i! 70,000 parcels arc sent from England lv the army in Fiance, in additioii to about 500.000 IsMern and newspapers. The total v. 11,1.1 o< u.^.l L-.i.ui is 100 Uiiib a day.32 words
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Article727 1915-07-22 11 Devastation Shrouded by Black Clouds. The United Press of America, says the Exchange Now York correspondent, publishes the following article by its correspondent with the British Arjny:— Oar motorcar, after an hour's run, stopped at the foot of a hill. The tiring had sounded nearer and nearer727 words
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Article170 1915-07-22 11 S.C.C. Tournament. Following are the results of yesterday's play Championship. Terrell v. Christie, postponed. B Class SiS'.u.s. Chill beat Hadden, 5—7, 6—4, B—B. Teale beat Gold, 6-1, 2-6, 7—6. C Class Singles tiNAL. Wilson v. Wardle, postponed. Newcomers' Handicap. Greville Smith v. Wodehouse, postponed. Edwards beat Lanthier, 6—B,170 words
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Advertisement652 1915-07-22 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" New Records for June. INSTRUMENTAL. c Bflfl I Heather Bells (Bell Solo) (Looey) W. H. Reitz (Little Flatteier (.Bill (Solo) Eilenbcrg) W. B. RoiU Saint d' Amonr (Elgar) New Symphony Orchestra M 526 Midenmmer Night's Dieam Overture (Mendelssohn) New Symphony Orchestra (A Lover in Damascus652 words
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Advertisement299 1915-07-22 11 m GREENLEFS BROS. 'OLD PARR fyggjS WHISKY B 9 Sole Importers ■ScotchWhiskM Ii U HI6BERT. WOODROFFE CO.. |^^^-^»f LIMITED. (Incorporated in England). RAFFLES HOTEL On Saturday, July 34, SPECIAL LUNCH at 1 p.m. SPECIAL DINNER at 8 b> m. Orchestra in attendance during both meals. 1 i ADELPHI HOTEL DURING299 words
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Article1246 1915-07-22 12 QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT EXCELLENT. Estate in Good Order. The ordinary general meeting of North Borneo State Rubber, Limited, was held on June 21, at the offices of the company, 87, Threadneedle Street, E.C., Major General Sir Alfred E. Turner, K.C.B. (chairman of the company), presiding. The1,246 words
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Article1011 1915-07-22 12 The Prospectus Estimates Largely Exceeded. The third annual general meeting of the Amherst Estates (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, was held on June 22, at the offices of the company, Pinners' Hall, Austin Friars, E.C., Mr. W. Haddon Owen, presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, before we commence the business1,011 words
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Article1958 1915-07-22 12 LOVE LETTERS TO MUSIC-HALL ACTRESS Verdict Against Army Captain. Miss Lily Eyton Jones, a music-hall artist, known on the stage as Lily Eyton, has recovered £350 damages for breach of promise of marriage from Captain Edward Ludlow Porter, of the Worcester Kegiment, in an action before Mr.1,958 words
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Article298 1915-07-22 12 Presiding at the meeting if the Chanml Tunnel Company, Limited, Baron Emile Beaumont d'Erlanger said that when thty met last year the project of building the tunnel was before the Committee of Imperial Defence, and consequently they had to prepare a good deal of data, plans and298 words
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Article56 1915-07-22 12 Capt. M. B. J. Strom, who has for aome years past been Harbour Master at Hankow, has left Shanghai, for Europe. He had been forty-two years in China, of which thirtynine years have been spent in the Customs Service. He is a native of Denmark and expects to spend the56 words
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Advertisement272 1915-07-22 12 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE! DEVOE'S two brands. I SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Eventually I 2 WHY NOT NOW? 3D j= BUY YOUR FURNITURE 5 3 g ug FROM I JULIAN FRAINKEL FURMTURE CO. j gc Only Addnesi272 words
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Article892 1915-07-22 13 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPELS ENEMY MEMBERS. No Room for Barbarians. The Hongkong Chamber of Commerce at an extraordinary general meeting held on July 12, decided unanimonsly and enthusiastically to expel members who belong to the enemies of Great Britain. The resolution which was proposed by Mr.892 words
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Article110 1915-07-22 13 Observing the succew of the Billy Sunday methods in the matter of conversiou, Puck rises to suggest that the attempt be made to apply the same methods to other church oeremouit's and activities, proposing the following foimulas Pastor (christening infant)—" What do you want to call this hunk110 words
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Article91 1915-07-22 13 A sensation has been caused in Jewish circles as a result of the elopement of the unmarried daughter of a financier of world- wide fame with a violinist of foreign nationality, who had been engaged to play at one of her mother's At Homes. To make matters worse, the violinist91 words
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Advertisement345 1915-07-22 13 3i n. g. The "Victoria" Sole Agents for Malay Peninsula THE UNION TRADING COY., Singapore E Another of C. B/s Delicacies IHl[fl ™jg B. OXFORD SAUSAGES S UNEXCELLED. »*-jg~— Blackwell guarantee ffiT^ --"mi' these aid all their other table delteaeies to h« |F?!j!?5?^«^§? H (produced under Meal eoßtttfou of eleaalineM345 words
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Advertisement163 1915-07-22 13 SHELL' TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS OF MOTOR SPIRIT HOLD THE SOLE CONTRACT FOR THB Supply of Motor Transport Spirit to the British Forces, both in the United Kingdom and on the Continent. USE "SHELL THE BRITISH WAR SPIRIT. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras.163 words
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Advertisement419 1915-07-22 14 Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar wbAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. H.AO O-FIO> Wlnch-1., Mou^ «1«..p0^. LONDON OFFIC, 83. O.d J.wry. 10. The Company has «2O 000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the419 words
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Advertisement336 1915-07-22 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. BUN LIFE OF CANADA, 0, Battery Road. S. J. HOWB, 6 8 Manager. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITBD, FIRS AND LIFE, TOTAL FDNDB BXCEBD •"i0,000,000, TIB LABBBST OFTICB IN THB WOBXD. BO U STEAD a Qo\.-AgmU. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON. Subscribed Capital &,000.000 Total336 words
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Advertisement442 1915-07-22 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID DP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver ♦18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 GOURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Laodaie, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq iP, H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T. M.442 words
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Advertisement622 1915-07-22 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital n 80,000 Shares ot ■BOeaoh 41,200,000 Reserve Fand 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 41.200,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City atd Midland Bank. Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The National622 words
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Advertisement700 1915-07-22 14 INSURANCE. OUR POSITION as at 81ct March, 1915, reveals a most satisfactory condit on. ASSURANCE IN FORCE $16 773 420 ASSURANCE RESERVE FUND 4 i 78 943 INCOMB FOR 1 BAR 1,915,767 Incorpcrated in H. n^k' n: r- u'stt n..l in Gi.at Brittin accusing to the AwHiirancc t'omranii Act (19P'.n,700 words
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Article683 1915-07-22 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. i Twelve-Cylinder Cars. H. MansAC Buist, in the Sunday Observer, says While we are busy making twelvecylinder engines, among other types, for aircraft, America has started standardising cars with twelve-cylinder motors. This is tbe more curious when one recollects that I683 words
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Article282 1915-07-22 15 Cruelty Shows Monarch is Under Sway of Delusions. One of the most remarkable articlts written since tbe war began appears in tbe current number of tbe North American Review. Tbe author is Dr. Allan McLane Hamilton, and his tlusis is the insanity of tbe German Emperor. Dr.282 words
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Article82 1915-07-22 15 Id a West-end square tbe other afternoon a uumbti of National Guards were being drilled by a stalwart gentleman whose name is renowntd in artistic circles. The party had rearly diftappeaied round oce of tbe cornerH ol tlic tquare when their instructor, wbo was arrayed in a golfing suit, blew82 words
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Advertisement150 1915-07-22 15 SAFES ALL RATNER SAFES have Drill -Proof Doors and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called Thief Rwsistinß." NO RATNER IMPROVED FIRE RESISTING SAFE has ever had its contents destroyed by fire. NO RATNER IMPROVED THIEFRESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars. > Frm CENTRAL150 words
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Advertisement105 1915-07-22 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINOAPORE. STELASTIC TYRES ARE PUNCTURE PROOF You can't drive a knife through the tread STELASTIC TYRES HOLD THE RECORD FOR LONG DISTANCE. Sole Agents International Trading Co The "UNION" jSj SU-105 words
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Advertisement718 1915-07-22 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability and for;beino Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilf illan A Go., Ltd.. SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. ARTICLES FOR SALE FOR MLE. B. S. A. Laju Cycle, very cheap. Apply "Laju," co Strsits limes. 20 7718 words
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Advertisement556 1915-07-22 16 rO BE LET OR SOLD, WNIBHED BEABIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BBLINDA andJUAMlA.toiothuoisbod tpply No. 9, Mt. Soph;-. IB U TO LET Compound Honse No. 4 Devonshire Road, tpply GUTHhIB Co., Ltd. 19-6 v OFFICES TO LET. No. 1-i, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. VppIyGUTHRIB k Co., Ltd. 1413 a556 words
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Advertisement536 1915-07-22 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. SEASIDE RESIDENCE TO LET 4 bedrooms, bathrooms attached, water laid on. Apply No 4, De Souza Street. 5 6b a FLOOR 10 LET To let, and Floor, No. 9, Malacca SUtet. Immediate entry Apply Meyer Brothers, 811 a TO LET. 8, Mt. Elisabeth Road, furnished536 words
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Advertisement293 1915-07-22 16 HOTICEB, GUANKIAT&Co., 37. Philip Street Ihlß-Chiitdkri, Qbwsi— t and Municipal Contractors, Bsssral Importers and Exporters, Eststs, Rios art Saw Mill Supplinn ssd Commission Agents. "GLOBE BOILER FLUID, For Cleaning and Preserving Itssm Boilers Tel. Address: "OUANKIAT," Telephone Nos 1174 and 1283 (Private 1450) Codbs usid A. B C, 6th Edition,293 words
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Advertisement517 1915-07-22 16 KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 109, Market Street. Telephone No. 42] Shipobandlura, Government and Mooicipa. Contraotom, Estate Suppliers and Com mission Agents, Sols Aosnis The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1-7 80-6-1S LOST. DM LOST. REWARD OFFERED Black flat-coated Retriever, belonging to Mr. Seah Eug'Tong, of Bendtmeer,517 words
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Miscellaneous237 1915-07-22 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.— Mittcellane oos wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of tl per foot Lines for on >or two insertions. Notices ol Births, darringe6, or Deaths, if not exceeding f jur lines, II each inscr ion For p.p.c. c irds, on pago 8,237 words
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