The Straits Times, 22 February 1916
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Title Section13 1916-02-22 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,0:-l7 BINGAPORE. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 22. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement152 1916-02-22 1 I'M jpn-KMAij n SLEDGE BRAND MILK ALL comes fr->m Cows grazed on the famous Berneee Alps pastures. The quality, therefore, may be r<-lied upon to be always of that unrivalled standard of excellency which has gained for Sledge Brand the first place among all Canned Milks. It is most important152 words
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Advertisement78 1916-02-22 1 ROBINSON CO. \i y are now showing A A CHOICE SELECTION wM Electro-plated f^^* I 3UITABLE FOR WEDDING PRESENTS. NEW DESIGNS HALL-MARKED Jj^Jt J^^ri^i^i FRESH STOCK: Black Caviare, Boneless Cod Fisb, Pickled Eels, Dried Beef, Roquefort Cbeese, Club Cbeese, Cocktail Cherries, Smoked Sausages, etc. .^C^L* J^Jb JAmmA .^L. JH* Jtm78 words
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Advertisement11 1916-02-22 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Aobntsi ADAMBON. 6ILFILLAN CO., LTD. (Incorporated in KngUn.l)11 words
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Article1015 1916-02-22 2 GETTING THE GOVERNMENTS GOING. Future Administration. Whatever may be the result of the war in Europe, the possession of the former German colonies places a strong trump card one of tho cards of Providence, as Bismarck would term it -in the hands of the British Government. It1,015 words
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Advertisement310 1916-02-22 2 Another Pen-triumph for the makers of Waterman* Ideal yjp Filled in an jfi^Self- Filling nstant Simply rane MBk^tf IW*» le^ di P nib M^ i laeai in ink. lower JKKp STJI ren the pen is £^Z^r 4HR^T We expl.iiii here how simple it is t > till this new jC^yfj310 words
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Advertisement320 1916-02-22 2 AIDB TO DIGESTION. Whatever improves bodily conditions) in general aids dixeetioo. Cbeerfnlm rs, exercise, fash air, bathe and good habits make your dige tion better able to take care of any burdens you impoee upon it But the yrratot aid to Rood digestioa is igood blood. Ad i niia, or320 words
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Advertisement196 1916-02-22 2 PENANG WEEK Special Display of the latest Imported NICKEL AND BRASS BEDS All Sizes— New DvMKns. BENTWOOD FURNITURE Largtbt RaDge East of Sut PARIS VENETIAN MIRRORS AH Siz b, C4.apiB and lAm^us. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Address ORCHARD ROAD Only Address (No connection with any other Furniture House) DRINK196 words
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Article1120 1916-02-22 3 ROOSEVELT IN SEARCH OF A PRESIDENT. Dinner That May Make History. The Now York correspondent of The Standard writes Mr. Kooaevelt has started the political gossips talking throughout the country by attending a dinner given id his honour by Judge E. H. Oary, head of the Steel1,120 words
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Advertisement407 1916-02-22 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BIJWPYOUa HEAlUNitfc fc6SENCE OB FLUID EXTRACT OF RCD JAMAICA Pronomoed by th« HICHiST MfPICAI AjJT»;OPITi?s the most "US! riorTQRPiD LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED VILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS I A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS cf a CENTURY,407 words
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Advertisement474 1916-02-22 3 RINGWORM SPREAD OVER (MS HEAD Screams Were Awful. Used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment! Now Completely Healed. "Fairhoime," Haliburton Rd.; St. Mar-garrU-on-Thamea, Middlesex, Eng. "About June, 1013, I noticed a lit i lf red patch on my Uttle boy's hood whirl) afterwards began to get larwr. A neighbor told me474 words
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Advertisement81 1916-02-22 3 TOf^^^^w CfpaStc TimoQ Pppqq ltd v*-j v ""*^7 Wu'"* 1 „ff Olldllw MllluO MOOD, Liu. "Nw^cj "pj> Fresh Butter in 1-lb. and %-lb. P ats SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., t D. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. After all The name there is no jj-^ "QAICRA BEER rlifflHi! Haii mark81 words
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Advertisement1069 1916-02-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND /Vpcar l—inc. (COMPVNIKS In. .iRIuKATBD IN EnuLWD). VIAIL AND PASSENGER. SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contract with Hla Majesty* Government). Fop China, Japan, Penung, Oeylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Port* and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.1,069 words
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Advertisement797 1916-02-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Sum). SINGAPORMJANGKOK. For Krelay, Tringganu, Bisut, Stmerak, Kelantan, Tahai Baognara, Telupit, Patani, Singora, I .aeon, Kobtamui, Bandon, Langßuen Taku, Chumpon, Koblak and Bangkok. Due Departure .a. ASDaNO Fab 24 Fab. 30, 8 pm. a.c. MAH IDOL OS Mar. 1, S797 words
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Advertisement480 1916-02-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIPCO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Imcobporatkd in Enulind) IP The Companies' nt'atuors aro despatch' d from Liverpool outwards tor the Struts, China and Japan every week and from Japan homeward! for London, Amtterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool480 words
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Advertisement513 1916-02-22 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorpoiutid in Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A sorvico is maintained botwoon Yokohama, via pott--, to Marseilles and London under mail ontract with tlio Imperial Japanese Uovernmont. The New Twin screw Sleattois maintaining this service have been specially designed and uonstruoted, and513 words
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Article121 1916-02-22 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, February 22 High Wat»T. n.12 a.ra 0 I pm CMm« Tlicatticals, Victoria Theatre. P. and O. outward mail expected. Wednesday, February 23. High Water, 0.»7 a.m O.Si p.m. Cliineso Thratricals, Victoria Theatre. Thursday, February 24. High Wator. 1.1 a.'n ,1 M p.m. Singapore <<olf Clab121 words
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Article261 1916-02-22 5 To DAT. I'oit Meki P»rt Sw«-ttfnh»m Kiiin J. 30 pm Sdit I'aii'l' in-,. lk-nsjkali^ an 1 liiyan Meraa 2.:50 pui ihat Mena 2.80 pui In. 'i I; ijah, T. nibilaliau. and In.lrayiri Quorra '2.80 pm „1,, Kltvo 2.30 ptu Ln.l Calcutta taking .n.nli 1 1 i bdti261 words
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Article258 1916-02-22 5 The mail trains from Singapore for th'? north leave Tank Koad station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7 H p.m. ami 8.45 a.m. respectively. The :l:r I MM to Penang leaves Koala Lvi lat H am. daily, arriving at Penam,' at258 words
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Article97 1916-02-22 5 att.uti.jn has bonn calktl to the fact that our arrival* in London ar>; mach behind the« pablishcd clHowlwre. Oar ral» to vi- arrivals only when they arc omcially reaorted in the Post OfAoe natioxs, aod oo later 'lat< fun that printed above h.i b. ;i •o rtif97 words
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Article279 1916-02-22 5 EXCHANGE. SINOAIrOBB, KnihLAKV 22 1916 OmLokll. Bank I n>, s i;*U Demand 2,44 1 rivht* H u/i. 2/411 On Franck bank T. T. 323 O» Imou hank 1 1 I'4| On HonuKOHO...B»nk d/d tt% Oh Sbamobai ...Bank d/d t»Bj On Java Bank T. T. 132 Ok Jipam279 words
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Advertisement9 1916-02-22 5 uroaie Cheat Complaint*, Wood*' Great Peppermint Core Is. 6d.9 words
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Advertisement683 1916-02-22 5 LITEST ADVERTISEMENTS. A VACANCY AS PAYING GCEST with Kn){liili conple no children. Centra. W.A.E. O/o Straits Time*. 22-2-23 'J. FOR SALE, an excellent grand piano. Fcr each aoceptabe bi I. A. Sparenburg, 8, Victoria Street oppo-ite Maternity Hospi a CONVBR A UO^AL FRENCH LES SONS by crrtilio*t*>d Parisian Lady. Prepa683 words
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Advertisement368 1916-02-22 5 "FELUCCA" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES Made by Maspero Freres, Cairo. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS. VICTORIA THEATRE FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY TO-NIGHT and TOMORROW, February 22 23. CHINESE THEATRICALS IN AID OF TH<5 RED CROSS FUND BY THE P. M. I. A. Amateur Dramatic Company. CSDBR THI PATRONAGE OF M E. Sir368 words
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Advertisement101 1916-02-22 5 BRITIBH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. APCAR LINE. FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, KOBE AND Mf>Jl. The Company's steamer ITOLA. B 257 tons, R. 8. B. Bu'l r. Commander, will be de;patched lor the above ports, on or about Saturday, March 4 For rate? of freight and passage, apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN4CO..LTD.,101 words
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Advertisement473 1916-02-22 5 THE PREMIER ATTRACTION OF THE WEEK \T TBK POPCLAB CINEMA HOCSB GAIETY PICTURE PALACE JCVCTIOM OK ALBERT AND BKNI'OOLBN STBFi IS Another Kciaon Sensation Their a'.cst serial fcatui inn MA BY KLLLKK, the celt brattd actrefs in DOLLY OF THE DAILIES by Aoton Daviaa, in IS Parta. A seritß of473 words
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1203 1916-02-22 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22. GREAT THINGS AHEAD. Seme time ago we remarked tbat the war wad doitg mote for communal industry in a )car than political agilaticn coulj Lave done for it in a initiation. The necessity of urganibiig tLe production of munitions on a national lasis lias1,203 words
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Article39 1916-02-22 6 It is stated that China has sent to the lifiiinh market a trial dhipiuiot ol small brown lap packed in sawdust. They are suld in the chops at 'Js per dozen, and have proved to be very good eating.39 words
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Article24 1916-02-22 6 .irmiKUt lij/fttu Extraordinary i-MitdytiiterdaycoiiUiniia warniogto British insurance cuuipaaiea against i uuiuiunicatinK to MHMia or person*, other than Itritiili, particulars of risks on OoverniutnV work.24 words
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Article28 1916-02-22 6 The list of persons and bodies of persons to whom articles to be exported to Siam may be consigned hns boon further amended by order of the Governor.28 words
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Article39 1916-02-22 6 A public meeting will be held on Thursday next at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Ipoh. to ascertain what support the public would be prepared to give to a F.M.S. Wat Loan, the raising of which is under consideration.39 words
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Article40 1916-02-22 6 The Rev. C. R. Hibbard will give a lecture on The Religions of China to the members of the Straits Chinese Literary Asscoiation to-morrow at 8 p.m. at their Association Room, in High Street. All members and friends are invited.40 words
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Article47 1916-02-22 6 The annual report of the Rubber Growers' Association states that they have retained counsel and chartered accountants to prepare a strong case for submission to the Board of Referees administering tho excess profits duty. It is hoped that as a result some substantial concessions may be obtained.47 words
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Article50 1916-02-22 6 Heavy earthquake shocks were experienced at Sabang last Monday night. They lasted for thirty seconds. The populace tied into the streets as many of the house walls were shaking severely. Damage was done to the godowns of the Sabang Maatschappij, but no loss of life has as yet been reported.50 words
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Article56 1916-02-22 6 On Saturday night the members of the Dandycoon Minstrels were invited by Mr. Lim Chin Kuan to his resilience in Monlmein Koad and spent a pleasant evening, the minstrels contributing a long programme. It was suggested that a public entertainment might be given in aid of war funds, and the56 words
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Article50 1916-02-22 6 The principal London brewers have informed their customers that, owing to the increased cost of labour, materials, and transport, the price of certain bottled beers has been raised. This will probably mean that licensees will increase the price by Id. on quart bottles and 3d. a dozen on pint bottles.50 words
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Article60 1916-02-22 6 The captain of the Iro Maru, owned by Mr. Iguchi Kumekichi, Osaka, which had been detained in Saigon since November 14 last on suspicion of carrying contraband goods, &nd having an ex German Consul from Mukden on board, reports that as a result of judicial inquiry the steamer has been60 words
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Article64 1916-02-22 6 The stranding of the Japanese steamer Kenkon Mam near Seattle while on her way to Vladivostok with rolling stock for the Siberian railway on board has been reported, and it is declared that t lie lies stranded in such a position that her salvage is almost impossible. The Kenkon Maru64 words
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Article62 1916-02-22 6 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Cheng Keog Lee and Co.'s saleroom yesterday afternoon :—Freehold land in the Cbangi district, area I acres 2 reds and '28 poles, bought by lnchek Awang bin Haji Mohamed for |7to; leasehold land in the Changi district, area 1 rood62 words
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Article62 1916-02-22 6 A Chinese, known as Ang Swee, who broke into the coolie lines at the Teluk Blangah opium factory and stole J4O in notes and jewellery to the value of SDA, baa been sentenced to two months' ligorous imprison meut. He was also sentenced to another tno months fur "breaking open62 words
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Article69 1916-02-22 6 The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Chuich, Orchard Koad, will be held to morrow at SAo p.m. when reports upon the work of 1913 will be presented. All members and friends of the work of the Presbyterian Church are cordially invited tc be present. The third address of tbc series69 words
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Article76 1916-02-22 6 The old King Sisowath of Cambodia has issued a solemn proclamation to all his people, authorising. with an unspeakable proudDcss,' his subjects to enlist under the Hag of the noble and generous France.'' in order to serve in the armies, arsenals and workshops of the metropolis. Two battalions of soldiers76 words
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Article86 1916-02-22 6 H. M. Consul General at Shanghai states that telegraphic notice has been rcccm.t bj 11. M. Minister from the foreign OAm that no more volunteers aie required fiom Chiua and that no further passages can be paid by H. M. Government. I nder these circumstances, the issue of formal recommendations86 words
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Article103 1916-02-22 6 A Chinese named Wong Soo was charged yesterday with importing 35 o/.s. of cocaine ■uto the Colony from the steamer Nam Sang and also with being in possession of that quantity of the drug. He pleaded not guilty and was remaudi d in order that the cocaine niixbt be analysed.103 words
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Article104 1916-02-22 6 On February N. |i. M. .Uya.siuyhf, aj Kandy, complained to the maKiHtiate of bein^ clicatid by .laiuis Mlvir in Ktxit). Acciiw-il came to complainant with a ticket from ".allKyiukbana, showing hi drew ISaclicior's WY.ldiuy and ollircd to sill him oi:r thiul A deed was drawn up. Complainant gave K6OO. II104 words
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Article548 1916-02-22 6 Mr. J. C. Kaye, the otli.i i at ].n-.nt in charge of the British I'o-l Otln- in Shanghai, is shortly going borne for good, and a successor, from the General Pint Oflice, London, has been appointed. Major B. Walt, r, K.A., son of tin laU John Walter,548 words
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Article125 1916-02-22 6 The Royal Society of St. Qi organising throughout the Kinpirr gmt demonstration on St. George'i I 'ay iv honour of Knylaud and in mt mory of her sons who have laid down tlu -ir lives for her and the Empire. Arrangements are also lxioy made to125 words
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Article132 1916-02-22 6 Brigadier General liacket Thompson ail dressed the troop* at Diyatalawa, LVylnu. ou February 11 aud complimented the men on their appearance in pliy hi. |ii<- an. l ff mm) smartness. Me then spoke to the corps on the compulsion and voluntaiy nutliods ot service and strongly132 words
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Article141 1916-02-22 6 l*etails of a scheme for the reorganisation of capital have been submitted to uliare holders ol the Anyln .lohon K ibb< i fatelM By arrangement with tin < iov. ruim rit Mm arc;i In M will l» it.luci I li 1 1 S,M| 2,000 mm, Tin- wakmm141 words
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Advertisement76 1916-02-22 6 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. Agents for 1869 THREE VINTAGE, COURVOISIER DIAMOND JARNAC COONAC *u.u>n fea«M 18:8 HtnUflHOl MM I ICJO I K Ml \Nl>.> These Brandies are supplied to most of the principal London Hotels. CELEBRATED per (1 >z. -"•I.E AGENTS JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. IsCukl I'l.Alt l> 1\ E.N..L Every76 words
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Advertisement223 1916-02-22 6 Look at this I Short Feature Vat Monster Programme AT THE &LHAMBRA Beach Road, The House of Quality -Toe House ot Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore. Manager. M. H. Kinyon Slade. Path i- Omsi WHEN JUSTICE SLEEPS FMturinc Ruth RoliPdaßd Mmr| King J Parti Ib then puch a223 words
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Article1682 1916-02-22 7 RUSSIA'S SMASHING BLOW Helping the British Forces. GERMANS IN AMERICA. Growing Feeling of Anger Expressed. MOTMft Tfi.h.i v>!~. I ondon, February 21, 1.35 a.m. Petrograd: The Grand Ml Nicholas has gone t'> Kr London, February -1 1 1(1 p.m. 'lli. smashing blow dealt the Turks at Mush and1,682 words
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Article35 1916-02-22 7 Kki- i n.'s Tblkurams. London, February 20, 11.15 p.m. Lord Chelmsford has been made a Privy Councillor. London, February 21. 4.10 p.m. Lord Chelmsford has recovered from the effects of a recent chill.35 words
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Article125 1916-02-22 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February 21. The M.S.V.R. military tournament took place at Ipoh on Saturday afternoon when there was a large attendance of Volunteers, including members from Batu Gajah, Teluk Anson and Sungkai. The items included bomb throwing, reville race and a Victoria Cross race. All125 words
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Article141 1916-02-22 7 THE CONNECTION WITH PEN4NG ESTABLISHED. First Message to Straits Times. On Saturday, we asked Mr. Goodwin, managing editor of the Pinang Gazette, to be good enough to send us the first public; message under the new arrangements for wireless connection between Penang and Singapore. Latfl last night his141 words
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Article204 1916-02-22 7 Annual Report of the Chamber Of Commerce. (Fkum Oir Own Corrkspondknt.) Ipoh, February 21. The annual general meeting of the Perak Cha-jiber of Commerce was held this after boob, Mr. Garland presiding. The report stated that for the year ended December 31. the expenditure had excelled204 words
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Article221 1916-02-22 7 Cordial Acknowledgment Received. Owing to non delivery of a letter in London, there has been some delay in getting an acknowledgment of the large gift of valkißfl sticks (or wouuded soldiers collected by Mr. I. Edition. The following has dow been received from the Vegetable Products Committee221 words
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Article188 1916-02-22 7 The report of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha (Japan Mail Steamship Company, Limited) states that the gross profits for the half-year to September 80 amount to 8,696,247 yen, out of which there has been deducted Depreciation of the company's fleet and property, 1,920,610 yon insurance fund, 735,088 yen188 words
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Article2323 1916-02-22 7 REASONS FOR THE FAILURE IN GALLIPOLI. By Our Special Correspondent. London, January 1.1. The final evacuation of the Oallipoli Pi uiu iiula coincides with the publication of Sir lan Hamilton's despatch describing the supreme and unsuccessful attempt to achieve its eonijinst. There is a strange contrast2,323 words
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Article396 1916-02-22 8 Attractive Programme of Events Arranged. Some eighty members of the Penang Chinese Kecreation Club and the Penang Amateur Dramatic Company arrived in Singapore yesterday and today will see the commencement proper of a very busy week. Considerable interest has been aroused by tin visit and a number396 words
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Article143 1916-02-22 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page j. The Grand Hotel de I'Eurupe intend giving an tin i of tueir popular Cinderalla dances on Saturday prior to which a special dinner will I* tterved. A good crowd patronised the Gaiety I'icture Palace last night, where a143 words
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Article60 1916-02-22 8 By way of a change the management of tin Alhaiubra is putting on two three part photo dramas When Justice Sleep* and The Drift, both powerful subjects, and a good Keystone comedy in the second show, to ni^ht, besides a lathe War Gazette. An EMM two-reel spy story Hi^b Treason60 words
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Article109 1916-02-22 8 At curding to a London telegram to the Attain, the New Zealand soldiers now at the front have Mubncribtxl for the prewnt uf a MM tt. be m nt to the captain uf the Japaame warship Ibuki. which convoyed the LUiU-rn when tiny wire proceeding to Iflypt The prim nt.109 words
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Article825 1916-02-22 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Suurabaya, February 17. A sensation was caused throughout tbe island on Monday afternoon when it became known that local aviation bad claimed its lirst victim in the person of bis Excellency Lieutenant General J P. Michielsen, Com mander-in Chief of the Dutch Indian825 words
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Article114 1916-02-22 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, February 25 Tuesday, Fibkcaby 22. 5.15 p.m, Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. N.C.O.'s. S.R.E.(V.) S.V.R. N.C.O.'s Chinese Co. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Drill Hall S.V.C. Cadets. Wednesday, Fibruary 23. 4.80 p.m. Balestier Range S.R.E.(V.) 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall114 words
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Article594 1916-02-22 8 Fourteen Years of Service Thrown Away. In the third police court yesterday afternoon, a Chinese clerk named Wee Kirn Chian, who for the last fourteen years has been in the employ of Messrs. John Little and Co., pleaded guilty of tbe theft, as a servant, of two594 words
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Article457 1916-02-22 8 H.M.S. Queen Bess's Wonderful Bulls-Eye. Miss Gertrude Bacon made many balloon trips with her late father, and she is well qualified to speak on the subject of aeronautics generally. In her lecture to tbo young people at tbe Whitehall Rooms who were the guests of the457 words
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Article45 1916-02-22 8 Mr. William F. Payne, manager of the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd., has arrived in Hongkong to take charm: of the re opening of the C.P.B. tram* l'acific lines, which has been interrupted by the war and the use of the boats by the Uovirn'uent.45 words
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Article84 1916-02-22 8 Three pairs from Penang played the Straits Chinese Recreation Club on tbe latter's ground yesterday evening with tbe following results I (Singapore) Tan Chong Khee and Tan Wi Van beat (Penang) Foo Joo Wan and Ho Kirn Teck 6-8, 9—l, 7-5. (Singapore) Cbee Toon Cheng and Scow Poh84 words
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Article392 1916-02-22 8 As was expected the soccer game on the Esplanade yesterday proved to be one of the most interesting seen for a long time. As stated yesterday, the S.C.C. with a strong team, experimented with a new forward line and no doubt tbo attendance yesterday of a body of spectators392 words
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Article218 1916-02-22 8 WHITTINGTON OF 1916. Country Boy Comes to London To Seek His Fortune. There was an unexpected sequel to a juvenile escapade at Bath. On November 30 Norman Stuart, 14, residing at Weston, a suburb of Bath, extinguished a street lamp, admitting the offence to a constable who witnessed the act.218 words
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Article196 1916-02-22 8 Three New Mouths in the Main Crater. Professor Malladra's report upon the recent Vesuvian phenomena shows that three new fiery mouths have opened in the main crater of the volcano. Cinder rain and great masses of rock shot up from these mouths into the air nearly a196 words
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Advertisement46 1916-02-22 8 Mary had a little lamb, Ah ever) one dotli know, And Mary had an awful cold, Her poor frame rattled so. But Mar; also had good stnse, Ut that you may be Rure She's well and strong again all thanks To V> oooV Great Peppermint Cure.46 words
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Advertisement80 1916-02-22 8 RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, February 26, CINEMA SHOW Commencing 10 p.m. INTRODUCING Miss MAY CLARKE (Mezzo-Soprano) who will sing during intervals. ADELPHI HOTEL Saturday. February 26, SPECIAL DINNER ON THE LAWN AND BALL. OUR GRAND FILIPINO BAND WILL PLAY. SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL m CINEMA DINNER SHOW Saturday, February 26, Music80 words
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Article845 1916-02-22 9 Scenes of Horror in Serbian Retreat. No description hitherto published of the horrors of the Sorb exodus approaches in its appaliog realism M. Henry Barby's simple recital of the flight across the plain of Kossovo. On the evening of his arrival at ltaabka he845 words
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Article265 1916-02-22 9 Hymns, Prayers, and Then God Save the King." Experiences daring an attack on the City of Marseilles by a submarine in the Mediterranean are described in a letter from the Rev. A. J. Mortimore, one of a party of mission aries who were on board. Seven shells265 words
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Advertisement720 1916-02-22 9 DTJ.tollis Browne s t/^t/fiO TWyOWI«IW*L an<l ONLY GENUINE. m CHOLERA CODSBS. COl'iis.' ASTHM*. itONCRI.iS I «id DYSENTERY. NICULSU. 6UUII "iHUIUTISU Convincing Mtditat 'Ctihnnny maomtamet tQrk ll)ultlr M ..d In Botllri by B^HiHilllllHiiHiHHß^ 0 0 Manufacturer! SALES BY AUCTION. CHAS. J. OAUPP &Co (IN LIQUIDATION). AUCTION SALE OF EXCELLENT WAXFOLISHBD TBAK720 words
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Advertisement187 1916-02-22 9 AUCTION SALE Of 150 CASES PEPPERMINT WINS, To be held at our Sale room On Widnesday, Fbbiicaby 23, at 11 a.m. POWELL CO., Auctioneer, 19 2— 32-S AUCTION SALE Of UNSEKVICEABLE POLICE STORES, UNCLAIMED AND CONFISCATED PROPERTY AND INTESTATE ESTATE PROPERTY, ETC., By Order of the Cbief Police Officer, At187 words
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Advertisement167 1916-02-22 9 ELECTRIC COOKIN6 Cheap and Reliable Clean and Convenient TOASTS BREAD |.^W FRIH F SH TOASTS ICHEESE J 1 FRIES BACON GR'LLS CHOPB m MAKEB CUBIARDS GRILLB BTEAK JkJSf^ '^H^^ PUDDINGS, SAUCES. ETC. UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC GRILL, 230 and 110 Volt*. WILL COOK A WHOLE MEAL AT THE TABLE. SIZB OF ORILL167 words
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Advertisement562 1916-02-22 10 Wa Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, j (Imobi'Obatkh in Straits Settlements) MEAD OFFICE. Winoh«*t«r Houh, .ingapor.. LONDON OFFIO ■> 3S, Old J.wry. K.C. The Company has atSO.OOO deposited with the Supreme562 words
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Advertisement395 1916-02-22 10 INSURANCE. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON. <I\.-urpoiuti!D in England). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Fonda 46,350,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, aie prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods of ten days aB longer periods at current rates to be named on395 words
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Advertisement491 1916-02-22 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incurpuratkd is Hoxokonu). paid-up capital 116,000,000 rbsbrvb funds Sterling 41,600.000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver ♦18,000,000 188,000,000 Bewno Liability ot Proprietor! 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairma*. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodweli, Bsq. PH. Holyoak, EFq. G. T.491 words
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Advertisement519 1916-02-22 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIAJND CHINA. INCORPORATE* IN KNOLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Sharoe or 420 each 41,200.000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKBRS Tbe Bank ot England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd.,519 words
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Advertisement773 1916-02-22 10 INSURANCE. A WORD WITH YOU It the Company his had good year it often happens tbat you receive) a Bonos in addition to salary. Why not invest this in I.i'c ABSuranoe I Tbe payment of less than eight cents a day for twenty years secures for a man age thirty773 words
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Article1089 1916-02-22 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Duty of Overtaking Cars. Mr. Lim Cheng Teik, the well known ex Municipal Commissioner, Penang, thus unburdens bimoelf in the Straits Echo: Ah I was motoring along Oreen Lane with my family we were suddenly overtaken by another car which1,089 words
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Advertisement173 1916-02-22 11 JUST LANDED AND NOW ON VIEW AT OIH SHOW-ROOM. ORCHARD ROAD. D 3 TON ENNIS SUBVENTION TYPE CHASSIS. A magnificent example of high-class British Automobile Engineering. LAll interested in mechanical transport should inspect this chassis, the first of its type exported from Britain. WEARNE BROS., Ltd., Sole Agents, Singapore, Kuala173 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-22 11 For Children's Hacking Cough at Nigb Woods Great Pepoetmint Cure li. 6d12 words
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Advertisement224 1916-02-22 11 mx am J^&_£h& vS-—"""^ 1^ Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS, Singapore. True Economy <p What this Economy r implies— Of Service In 1 Most miles per dollar. 7 2. The pleasure of comf) i I i O plete confidence. Oluldullu l-\ jjM OllUul224 words
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Advertisement39 1916-02-22 11 NEW GOODS •JUST UNPACKED. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY Of Silks, Shawls, Blouses, Kimonos, Dresses, Damasceneware Silverware and Gold Jewellery, etc., etc. At Lowest Possible Prices INSPECTION INVITED. K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL CO, Nos. SI Sc 53, Hltfh Street. 11l 80^39 words
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Advertisement1030 1916-02-22 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER aZ$ J2a Jbli Jt\« BREWED in SCOTLAND ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE. Cottage Piano by Moutrie, in excellent condition. Apply Box No. 578, Straits Times. 212—26 2 SADDLES FOR S4.LB. One lady's and two gents' saddles for pale, in good condition cheap. Orif, c/o Straits Times. 21-2— v1,030 words
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Advertisement756 1916-02-22 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, RICHMOND, 111, River Valley Rotd. Apply od remises. 16-2—22-2 TO LET, Rooms at Zetland House. Armenian Street. Apply Stephen* Paul Co. 16 l—o TO LET, No. 82, Hill Street, suitable for school or hotel. Apply B. Silac, 8, Prince Street. 10 2— v TO LET,756 words
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Advertisement605 1916-02-22 12 NOTICE. How to solve servants' difficulties such as cooks, boys, amahs, ayahs, gardeners, clerks, conductors, shorthand typists, book-keepers, eto. Charges moderate. Also shorthand (Pitman's) and typewriting are taught by an experienced teacher. For particulars, apply to the Straits Employment Agency. Agents Patal ft Co., 9, Selegle Road, Singapore. 7-11 6605 words
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Advertisement371 1916-02-22 12 GUAN KIAT CO., ■HI OFFICE: 37, Phillip Street. Branch Storm at No. 14, Phillip Strett, and Nos. 14, 100 and IC2, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT." I Telephone Nor. 1174 and 12HB (Private 1460). Codes used A. B C, 6th Edition, and A-l Codes. •hip Chandler*, Hardwire Dealers. Govsrnmsnt and371 words
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Advertisement467 1916-02-22 12 Xl AM KIAT CO. 108 ft log. Market Street. Telephone No. 421 Shipobandlefs. OcTernmcnt and Muuioipa Contractors Estate Suppliers tod Com mission Agonti. Hols Aoini» The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1 7 80 6-16 To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisement", such as467 words
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Miscellaneous316 1916-02-22 12 Straits V)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 348 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should bo addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printiug, rtc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of316 words
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