The Straits Times, 26 February 1916
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Title Section13 1916-02-26 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,041 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 26. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement150 1916-02-26 1 SLEDGE BRAND MILK ALL comes from Cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps pastures. The quality, therefore, may be relied 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 important that Milk for150 words
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Advertisement125 1916-02-26 1 Table Glassware FINE CUT CRYSTAL. TUMBLERS. jfif GLASSES. 1 Pint Sherry, Liqueur, i Pint «-HVr-» [ft <-^fc-» Port, Claret, i rint Champagne. DECANTERS. Z^^tSv FINGER CHAMJ¥.C*fc DECANTER TWMBLEB NEW STOCK OF THIS GLASSWARE ji:st Ai:i:ni:i>. ROBINSON CO. For all requirements in the Furniture line call on k. FRANKEL CO., Victoria.125 words
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Advertisement11 1916-02-26 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEEB. AOAM3ON, GILFILJN CO., ITO, (Im-nrpoi itwl in KnKl.in.l)11 words
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Article1101 1916-02-26 2 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING. President's Interesting Review. The annual meeting ol the Perak Chamber of Commerce was held in the Chamber, Ipob, on the 21st inst., Mr. E. T. C. Garland (Messrs. Aylesbury and Garland) presiding, in submitting the annual report, the chairman said The1,101 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement228 1916-02-26 2 Stocks Held of Coal Tar, Latex Cups, Momi Cases, Carey's Box Strapping, Acetic Acid, Solidium Bisulphite, Coagulation Powders (British), Corrugated Iron, Cement Solder, Methylated Spirits and Quinine Tablets. FOR FURTHER PARTICULAR*, APPLY TO S. J. JUDAH CO., Til 1362 39, ROBINSON ROAD. 24 S— 26 8 Stretching the truth C.228 words
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Advertisement550 1916-02-26 2 A FINE COMPLEXION. A girl's complexion is something more than a matter to concern her vanity. It is an indication of the state of her health. Pallor in a growing girl means a thinning of the blood. Eruptions mean impurities in the blood. Parents nhoald be watchful of their daughters'550 words
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Advertisement317 1916-02-26 2 there's Purity and Vigour IN £\T.RY DROP OF READ'S Dog's Head Gu.nness The TONIC thai cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high mcdi.lna. value. NOTE.— The above DOG'S HEAD Label if on every bottle. Refuse imitation* I 3old Everywhere Jk I* vjMaa^ajpjaWflsVaCXirßKff 1 MASSAGE. Those317 words
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Advertisement391 1916-02-26 2 *^^£m I^^ \mm fj*l PsfltV Voa r^wSS w^^ 7M/ iT^X CHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, No. 25 South Bridge Road. First class Mecbacical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Killing and Vulcan i to Duration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes tor pale. SINGAPORE BHIPCHANDLERY CO.391 words
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Article675 1916-02-26 3 Tales To Discredit Allied Officals In Athens. A section of the Athens press has been (oil of excitement. When Colonel Napier and Captain Wilaon wore taken from the Greek steamer Spetaia and made prisoners by a German or Austrian submarine some dispatches which they were carrying fell into675 words
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Article382 1916-02-26 3 What king Constantine Actually Proposed. The following is an extract from an interview with Dr. KorofilM, a friend of M. Yenizeloe, published in the Laasanne Gazette Id the coarse of the last few month*," said Dr. Koroiilas, "I have oft* n had oocasioo to meet M. Delcasse, whose382 words
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Advertisement172 1916-02-26 3 THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, Ltd., PHOTO PROCESS ENGRAVERS. ■fr, ■^wsiii-.-ijiTa. fF L 4 n rj VVv' ■> m WfU i E M •-7 I a t\' Jt Photographs and Line Drawings Reproduced. TO ALL MOTORISTS INSURE YOUR CAR AGAINST ALL RISKS DO IX NOW We Cover at Lowest Rates Best172 words
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Advertisement509 1916-02-26 3 HANDS COVERED imp bash Itching and Burning Unbearable. So Disfigured Hands a Misery. Cuticura Completely Healed. IS. Myddletoo Bq.. Clerkeowell. London; E. C. Eng.-"I hid t nib oo mr arm. Later It went away, returning the following spring on the backs of my hands and ap-pro-tag each spring since then,509 words
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Advertisement263 1916-02-26 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKASHOSENKAISMA (Incobporatbo in Japan) (Osaka Mcrcantllt Itsamihlp Co Ltd KOBE— BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a regular cargo service with six steamers eailicg at Moji, Yokkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swettenbam, Peaang, Colombo and Bombay, and on the return voyage calling at Tuticorin, Singapore, Hongkong and Moji. For Port263 words
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Advertisement388 1916-02-26 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITIBH INDIA BTEAM NAVI6ATIOK COMPANY. LIMITED. APCAR LINE. FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, KOBB AND MOJI. Tbe Company's steamer ITOLA, 5,257 tons, K. S. B. Bntlor, Commander, will be denpatcbed for the above ports on or about Saturday, Maroh 4. For rates of freight and passage, applj to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN*388 words
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Advertisement1078 1916-02-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India AND CApcar L— inc. (Companies Incorpokatbd in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract wltb His Majesty Government), Fop China, Japan, Panang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt. Mtdlttwantan Port* and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.1,078 words
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Advertisement747 1916-02-26 4 STEAMER SAILIH63. ME SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incobpobated in Slam). SINGAPORE-fIANGKOK. For Kre'ay, Tringganu, Bisut, Stmerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, iingora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chnmpon, Koblak and Bangkok. Due Depart up* ASD&NG Fab. 36. 3 pm. MAH IDOL Fab. 28 Mar. 1, 8 p.m. a. a.747 words
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Advertisement471 1916-02-26 4 BTEAiER BAILINB3. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enolind) The Companies' steamers are despatchtd from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool acd471 words
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Advertisement516 1916-02-26 4 STEAMER SAILIRSS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD, (Incorporated in Japan). EUROPEAN LINK A service is maintained betwoen Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Th" New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and aro516 words
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Article111 1916-02-26 5 FIXTURES. Saturday, February 2ft. fliah W%ter 2 17 -n., M 4 I n in ClKin- II iK. -lirtol. V.MC.A., 4 80. Sunday, February 27. High Water. <i .»> a.m., 6. M p.m Monday, February 28. High Water 4 It a.m.. H I p.m Tuesday, February 29 Higl111 words
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Article141 1916-02-26 5 To DAT. Malacca, P. Swcttenliam and I'onanj Klang 1M pm M. „iv M, I'wa 2.110 pm Bhh in 1 i" v Matu P.that S. Wongsee 2.30 pm Selat Pandjang. Beagkalia, siak and I'akan Barcj V. der Parra 2 :m pm I'.illitim and Saiuaian^ Wilhelm 4 pm I141 words
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Article268 1916-02-26 5 The mail train- from SingapsM for th> north leave Tank R.'ai statiaa isir| at 7 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., a r <ivii<^ at Kuala Lump ir at 7.18 pru. and 6.45 »m ru^pectively. Tb«: through express to PeuanK leaver Kail i LaLfir at h am. daily, arriving268 words
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Article82 1916-02-26 5 Thr M. M. outward steamer Polynrsien It ft < nl<ii':boat 3 pui. on Thursday, February 24, and may be expected to arrive here on Tuesday morning, Kubruary 2U. '111. |i. I. contract packet G. Apcir with maiU from l,un<l >n expected to leave Ncyapatsri tbil aft< i82 words
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Article112 1916-02-26 5 Our attention ha* been oUled to the fact that oar air. vale in London are much bebind those pnbtisbed elsewhere. Our role in to •/■vc arrival-, r- il y when they are officially r .ported in tl Font O^oe notions, and on later date than fat printed112 words
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Article102 1916-02-26 5 Tin mxtl. annual yenoial mueting of tbe l.i»n Kt-< K.ik \Ksoointion mi held on Tl, in-.. lay evening at 2<>». Utacli Kiwi. The] it port an>l aco'iints f>r the pant car »lur briaj l>«u adopted, offietr* worn elected a- i ..1I IVmitlmt, ttoag Bong -nlint, Km (>on Ivian^ bon. "Inn102 words
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Article178 1916-02-26 5 EXCHANCIE SmoAPOsa, Fkiikuaky 26, 1816 O» Lome Bank 4 m,s 2/4j|] rv, d Demand 8 4*,. Private 8 m/s 2/4j! On Fbakce Bank T. T. 82a o" i— B«k t. x. im On HonaKowa. Bank d/d l'ij Ok Shanghai ...Bank d/d 88,1 rtw 1.-. v.,,1. T T178 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement12 1916-02-26 5 h or Chronic Chest Conplaiats, Woodß Uruat I. pptrmint Cure 1* 6d12 words
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Advertisement606 1916-02-26 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. VACANt V AT BATU C»VB8 PORTLAN i KMKNT WORiS fi ltd. Applicauls thanked. 86-?— 182 WANTKI>,T\VOASSISTaNT PRODUCE STOKK hKEPKRS. Only those with expriencene<d apply to Box No 10D, Straits Times. 362-88 TO RR LET, FURNISHED, frcm May 1 Aniidell Lx)ge, 37, Orange K >ad Four bed rooms, bath606 words
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Advertisement504 1916-02-26 5 Jamaica Cigars Golofina Perfectos $14 per 100. Golofina Bouquets 9 per 100. PACKED in BQXESof'2S. Obtainable from SUN TAI CHIN. NOOR MOHAMED, 41, Cecil Street. 1-a, d' Almeida Street. BTAMPB BOUGHT. WANTED to parcba<e, til s» ts of Postage, Revenue and Tc legrsph Stamps. Large lots p-rfi-ned. Highest prices paid.504 words
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Advertisement461 1916-02-26 5 preliminary notice. auction sale: Of VALUABLE LAND AND HOUSES, Nog. 244 to 274, KALLANG IiOAD (even numbure), HOUSES AT SIN KOH STREET and NAM 1 OCX STKfc K l\ and MUCK KILNS and COCONUT ILANTATION AT KALLANG PUDDING. To beheld at Messis. Ching Kerg Lee Co.'s Saleroom In thk Month461 words
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1137 1916-02-26 6 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26. SINGAPORE SANITATION. The public hardly realise, we think, the extent to which the great sewerage scheme, perfected by our local Municipal Engineer*, after the visit of Mr. Midgley Taylor, has progressed. Singapore bad discussed systems of op to-date drainage long enough to enable old1,137 words
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Article11 1916-02-26 6 The next Assizes for Penang are fixed for Monday, March 20.11 words
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Article29 1916-02-26 6 To-morrow, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, there will be a short service of ruu-i n nd< r e<i by the choir at the canjlutiou ol tb. i M p.m. service.29 words
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Article21 1916-02-26 6 The prize distribution of St. Andrew's School will take place in tho Victoria Theatre at 4.80 p.m., on Saturday, March 4.21 words
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Article26 1916-02-26 6 Tbe death of Mr. Jabez Spencer Ralfour recalls tbe great Liberator buildings frauds and tbe immense sansation caused by their exposure, during the trial in 1899.26 words
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Article31 1916-02-26 6 At the Bou stead Institute to-morrow, at B.IS p.m., there will be a special address for students by the Rev. A. J. Amery. Mra. Beveridge is the soloist. All are invited.31 words
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Article32 1916-02-26 6 The Graphic of January 15 has a picture of a great Sikh mass meeting in Singapore, with the first Sikh J. P., Subadar Major Ball Singh, part of whose address is reproduced.32 words
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Article34 1916-02-26 6 The Y.W.C.A. monthly meeting will be held in tbe Institute, 8, Fort Canning Road, at 5.15 p.m. on Monday. Tbe add rest, will be given by Miss Radford and all ladies interested are invited.34 words
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Article33 1916-02-26 6 After having a couple of months of very dry weather, during which the Taiping lakes were almost dried up, Taiping is at last having tbe rainy season, there being rain almost every evening.33 words
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Article33 1916-02-26 6 A letter from India has been delivered at Sione Estate, Kuala Lumpur, addressed as follows:—" Ciyoni Estate, Cola No Ponang." To find" Kuala Luuinnr in "Cola Number is certainly a Poit Offioe triumph.33 words
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Article33 1916-02-26 6 Rabies having appeared in Negri Sembilan, it is ordered by the Resident of Selangor that tbe imputation of dogs into Selangor, by land or sea, from Negri Seuibilan, is prohibited until further notice.33 words
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Article35 1916-02-26 6 Tbe monthly meeting of tbe Church Workers' Association will be held on WedDesday, March 1, 4.30 p.m.at the G. F. 8. Room. A quarterly meeting will bo held on Tuesday 7th inst.. at 10.30 a.m.35 words
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Article42 1916-02-26 6 A Petrograd telegram states that the newspapers publish a report according to which, in return for the visit of tbe Orand Duke George of Russia to Japan, a Japanese Prince will visit Russia aad England in April on an important political mission.42 words
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Article46 1916-02-26 6 The launching has taken place at the Kawasaki yard of tho new N.V.K. steamer TBJi-.ua Maru, 7,300 tons displacement. She will be delivered to her owners by May IU next and is to be employed on the European trade in place of the ill-fated Vasaka Maru.46 words
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Article45 1916-02-26 6 Messrs. C A. Ilcken. of 116 i, East Coast Koad, Singapore, chemist, and St. Vincent li. Down, of The Arcade, Singapore, accountant, have been authorised to Die a specification of an invention for improvements in a chemical process for the manufacture of rubber from latict-45 words
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Article55 1916-02-26 6 Mr. Y. L Tan, of the Star Opera Co., had a gold medal presented to him last night at the Theatre Royal by Incbi Haron of tbe J. O. O. M for services rendered. The modal had on front a sbitld with tbe initials of the recipient and was suitably55 words
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Article44 1916-02-26 6 Tbe Postmaster General, Straits Settlements, notifies that wireless stations have been established at Singapore and Penang for the transmission of radiotelegrams to ships. Tbe normal range by day is 350 miles and by night 700 miles, while tbe normal wave length is 600 metres.44 words
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Article50 1916-02-26 6 Tbe King will not be advised to exercise bis power of disallowance with rsepec* io tbe ordinance to amend the Arms and Explosives Ordinance, IPI9, the ordinance to further amend the Arms and Explosives Ordinance, 1918, or tbe ordinance for making provision for tbe I'ublie Service for the joar 1910.50 words
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Article57 1916-02-26 6 Arrangements are being made for a cigarttte smoker in the Selangor Club on March 11, the date of the prtsentation to the Mutiny Contingent of the M.S V.lt. A collection will be made at the smoker on behalf of tbe Aircraft Fund. It is announced that the Scottish Pipers will57 words
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Article59 1916-02-26 6 The fifth annual general meeting of the Singapore Diocesan Association will be held in the Parish room of St. Mary's Churc*-, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday next at 6.46 p.m. The Bishop of Singapore will be in the chair, and will move tbe adoption of the report for the year ended,59 words
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Article97 1916-02-26 6 Mr. Niles, an American aviator, lias made a splendid flight at Yokkaichi in Omi province. Japan, recently. He ostd the monoplane winch belonged to the late Mr. Ogita. Taking a passenger with him, Mr. Niles rose to a height of 10,800 feet, and i i so doing he broke all97 words
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Article90 1916-02-26 6 A Penang Macao named' Chan Ah Jin was arrested in Singapore, yesterday, on a charge of criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect of gold to the value of 1209 and a gold locket valued at 132. The facts alleged against him are that he was given the90 words
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Article109 1916-02-26 6 This morning in the second court mention was made of a case in which a Straits born Chinese woman, Chan Oeok Neo, is charged with cheating a secondhand dealer in respect of two diamond krosangs valued at 12,400. The woman has been searched for since December last when she is109 words
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Article330 1916-02-26 6 There are 232 bankrupts undischarged in Penang, whose adjudications date back to 1889. Mr. E. Bradbery, of the Straits Trading Co., Kuala Lumpur, h shortly going on transfer to Seremban. Mr. H. L. Sumner, Inspector of Schools for Perak, has had a recurrence of his illness since330 words
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Article28 1916-02-26 6 The Eastern Extension Cable Company announce that owing to certain cables being interrupted traffic to and from Europe will be subject to delay for some days.28 words
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Article71 1916-02-26 6 F .M.S. Rubber Export Duty. For tbe period from March 3 to 9. 1916, inclusive, tbe value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at 3s. Sd. per Ib and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem baitis in accordance with71 words
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Article54 1916-02-26 6 The following telegram in connection with the casualty lists of the Mala; Status Guides baR been received by the General Officer CouituandinK, Straits Settlements, and is publishtd in the X.M.S. (iovernuient Gazette for central information Kebiuary 11,1916. Transferred India hospital ship Assaye Malay States Guides 243;) Sepoy54 words
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Article100 1916-02-26 6 W H hoar that His Kxccllency the General Officer Commanding, who ncently inspected all sections of the Kescrve Force, was extremely gratified by tbe progress made, the intelligence displayed, and the smartness and accuracy of tbe work done. The Reserves are a fine body of men, and their100 words
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Article81 1916-02-26 6 The Oovernor has approved of the following appointment and promotions in the Singapore Volunteer Corps Mr. K. (j. Stevens to be Second Lieutenant and attached to the Malay Company, Singapore Volunteer Infantry. Malay Company, Singapore Volunteer Infantry Honorary Second Lieutenant Noor Mohumed Haahim to be captain, Company81 words
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Article143 1916-02-26 6 The Singapore aud Straits Directory for 1916 is to hand and m a larger and fuller volume than ever. Liku thu Lady .lane iv I'atience it oiight sing Stouter than I used to be. Still more corpult lit grow I, There will be too much of143 words
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Advertisement224 1916-02-26 6 WHISKIBS Eaj Per doc. L| Very Old Highland Blen $10.50 ClubWhieky 12.00 Perfection, McCallum's 14.00 (SI Polo, Griffin's 14.00 l^^^l Extra Special, C hop Rajah 15.00 Ij/^J Bulloch Lade's White Label 15.00 LJ*^J Club Bharu < L^ueur 16.00 p=gl Bulloch Lade's Gold Label 17.50 Lsfl M;ic«re«or's V.0.5.," Liqueur 18.50 Vsflbw224 words
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Advertisement173 1916-02-26 6 FOR 3. NIGHTS ONLY. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, Fab. 26, 88 and 29. ALHAMBRA Beach Road. The House of Quality— Tbe Home of Feature Attractions. Tha Leading Theatre in Singapore Manager, M H. Ktnyon Sladc. PlMM'slitrYatMtlM: THESTAIN In B Parti. A story of strong human appeal, forcetul presentation in this173 words
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Article1249 1916-02-26 7 BATTLE IN FRANCE. Fierceness of Struggle Increases. Enormous German Losses. GERMANY AND AMERICA. President Wilson Losing Patience. Km tkr's Tilrukams. I. ludon, February 24, 4.30 a.tu. W i sprang a miue opposite Hullacb last niylit and oc npicd the crater. To Jay there wan an artillery duel about1,249 words
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Article100 1916-02-26 7 Reuter'b Tinnum London, Fobruary 24, 10.80 p.m. Mr. Chamberlain entertained Lord Chelmsford to dinner in Claridge's Hotel. Amongst those present were Mr. Asquith and members of the Cabinet, the Vice-president and members of the Council of India, representatives of the India Office, the High Commissioners of the100 words
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Article25 1916-02-26 7 Revter's Tilkorams. London, February 24. The deaths are announced of Mr. Jabez Balfour of finance fame, and Sir George Martin, organist at St. Paul's.25 words
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Article28 1916-02-26 7 Riotkr's Tklkokam. London, February 24. Shanghai The Governor's Palace at Cbangsha was attacked on Monday. There are no details. Martial law has been proclaimed.28 words
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Article235 1916-02-26 7 The Kedah Appeal Court, consisting of the Legal Adviser, Mr. W. S. Gibson and three members nominated by the Chief Judge, has concluded at Alor Star the hearing of an appeal from the High -Court ia a case which has aroused a great deal of ink rest235 words
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Article173 1916-02-26 7 The report of the directors of the Bangkok Dock Company for the year ended December M, 1915, is as follows Your directors have now pleasure in submitting the accounts for the year ended December 31, 1915, and report that, after paying interest on deben tures, making provision173 words
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Article147 1916-02-26 7 In the High Court, Calcutta, on February 16, before Mr. Justice Fletcher, Mr. Aratboon Stephen, owner of the Grand Hotel and Grand Cafe, and joint owner with Mr. Bandmann of the premises upon whiob the Empire Theatre stands applied for a rife on the Bandmann Varieties, Limited,147 words
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Article56 1916-02-26 7 Messrs. O. 11. Nash, A. A. Wright. G. A. de C. de Moobray, L. A. Allen, M. Kidd. P. S Williams, 0. Wilson and N. K. .larrett, having passed the prescribed examinations in law and language, and haviug completed three years' service from the date of tbeii arrivafin the F.M.S.,56 words
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Article56 1916-02-26 7 MaiiDK Yin, of Xi« Bazaar, Moulmein, wa« brought before tho headquarters assistant magistrate, at KanKoon, on the 10th inst charged with having set fire to Fillis' Circus On' previous week. As the members of the circus were to leave Moulmeio. the magistrate recorded their evidence. Counsel aaktd for release of56 words
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Article2158 1916-02-26 7 LICKING THE COMPULSION BILL INTO SHAPE. From Our Special Correspondent. London, January 21. It ia better to die as freemen than to live M slaves under the intolerant and brutal Prussians "-Mr. Hughes, Prime Minister of the Australian Commonwealth. Moat of the time of the British Parliamont2,158 words
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Article192 1916-02-26 7 Programme of drills, etc., (or week ending, Friday, March 8 SaHKHAV, FIBRI-ARY 26. 8 p.m. Keppel Harbour Maxim Co S.RE.(V .1 unction of Orange Grove Hoad and Orchard Koad S.V.li. 4.30 p.m. Reclamation Ground Chinese Co. 2 p.m. Kalesticr Mange Vol. lies. Force. SINDAY, h'KlllHAhN 27. 7192 words
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Article208 1916-02-26 7 The marriage of Captain C. W. A. Stewart, of the steamer Wilhelm, with Miss Mary C. Leicester, a daughter of the late Dr. A. B. Leicester and Mrs. M. C. Leicester, of Edenhurst, Thomson Road, took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral, yesterday afternoon, the officiating clergyman being Archdeacon208 words
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Article190 1916-02-26 7 A cable baa been received in Kuala Lumpur announcing the death at Torquay, after a short illness, of Mr. H. J Homiuy, late of Selangor. Mr. Hemmy joined the Selangor Survey Department about 25 years ago, after being in New Guinea. After Home years190 words
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Article130 1916-02-26 7 In accordance with the provisions of the Holidays Ordinance, 1879, the following day* will be observed tbropghout the Colony as public holidays and bau't holidays during the year 1916:— April 21 and TJ, Good Friday and following day, public holidays April 2 V Kastir Monday, bank holiday*130 words
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Article1409 1916-02-26 8 Kuala Lumpur Comments. (Faoa Ou« Ov.n Co«*eshundent.) Kuala Lumpur, February St. An association of tho owners ot motor cars for hire BM li <n formed in Kuala Lumpur. It known as the Motorcar I nion. The members bind themsolves to a fixed scale of cliarues. and have agreed to take1,409 words
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Article658 1916-02-26 8 Sunday, February 27, 1916. St. Andrew's Cathedbal. Scragesima Sunday. 7 a.m. Holy Com manion; 7 45 a.m. Holy Communion iChoral); 10. .'i1l a.m. Choral Matins 4 p.m. Children's Service 6 30 pm. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines.— B.ls a.m. Holy Communion 8.15 p.m. Kvensoag and Sermon.658 words
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Article116 1916-02-26 8 A I. null n tt li _;ram dattd January stat< li Sir Kdwai I CarBOU, couobcl for tin ap)» lUr.tN iv the Sl.ii^sby It yitiuifccy case, is d( livtriuu a remarkable 1 addreits. lie ban already «pckcn for six days in annulling up the crid« nee favouring the contention that116 words
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Article1188 1916-02-26 8 Asiatics and the Small-pox Danger. A meeting of the Municipal Commission was held verterday afternoon, the President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, presiding. Others present were Dr. V. Samy, Messrs. Roland Braddell, E. Tessensobn, A. W. Bean, See Tiong Wah, Leong Man Sau, Tan Khuam Hock, J. Polglase (secretary)1,188 words
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Article292 1916-02-26 8 A Warning to Seekers After Commissions. The following letter has been received from Mr. G. D. Main, formerly secretary to tbe Shanghai Golf Clnb It may be of interest to some of your readers who contemplate juiuing H.M. Forces, to know that for the present, except in292 words
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Article210 1916-02-26 8 A Famous Russian on Russia's Need. M. Strove, the famous Russian economist and editor of the review, tbe Ru -kaia Mysl, says, in an articlo in the Bourse Gazette, that it is important thit Russia should come now under the iutVience of English culture. In tbe eighteenth and210 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article44 1916-02-26 8 The Chinese team from Penang met a team from the Chinese Volunteer Company last night on tbe Padang and won by three goals to one. The game calls lor no desciption. Penang won as they pleased and might easily have doubled their score.44 words
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Article52 1916-02-26 8 Playing one afternoon last week at tbo racecourse Mr. C. E. Winter did the 2nd bole in one stroke. This, we believe, constitutes a record, no other hole on the racecourse ever having been accomplish in 1, and the second green can only be reached by a very52 words
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Article114 1916-02-26 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6. Ah notified elsewhere tin- Orand Hotel de l'Kurope are tabling a special dinner for this evening after which there will be a Cinderella dance. Tbe weekend at tbe Seaview Hotel takes tbe usual form of a special dinner114 words
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Advertisement58 1916-02-26 8 What is it staves iff coughs and colds, And fi Is oar heart* with glee I What is it curea oar many il's In this land of the. free HV just thin, Sir. I thought yon knew, J hough I'ui only an ama'< ur, Tbe tbinu that always doi s58 words
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Advertisement78 1916-02-26 8 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT CINEMA SHOW Commencing 10 o'clock INTRODUCING Miss MAY CLARKE (Mezzo- Sop pa no) who will sing during intervals. ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER ON THE LAWN AND BALL. OUR GRAND FILIPINO BAND WILL PLAY. SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL m CINEMA DINNER T SHOW TO-NIGHT Music by the78 words
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Article450 1916-02-26 9 Brave Deeds by Russian Women Soldiers. The splendid htroism which Russian women are displaying in thin war is shown by some striking examples quoted by M. Ludovie Naudeau, the special correspondent of the Journal at Petrograd. By the RußHian military regulations no woman is allowed to450 words
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Article411 1916-02-26 9 Miss Genevieve Ward's Amazing Record. Yes— in March I shall be 79, and I make my debut In ccoudy to morrow night said Miss Genevieve Ward on January 5, and slit laughed blithely at the prospect, as she sat knitting her 71st pair of socks "for the411 words
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Article186 1916-02-26 9 Through the generosity of Sir Ernest Satow the London Library has come into the possession of his specially-formed collection of Parliamentary papers relating to China, ranging from 1812 to 1902, bound in 24 half morocco volumes. These cover every phase of trade, politics, and186 words
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Advertisement264 1916-02-26 9 Put all your eggs in on* basktt and then watch that basktt. (Caimicii.) Many people can do several thing? fahly well, but nobody c»n do many thing? superlatively well. This is what Michelin recognises, and it is why we concentrate the whole of our attention upon the manufacture of pneumatic264 words
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Advertisement933 1916-02-26 10 Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHJK.T OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Win.ha.tM Houss, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 38. Old Jawr*. >.O. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England,933 words
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Advertisement500 1916-02-26 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incobpobatkii in Uonokono). PAID OP CAPITAL M ...116,000.000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/. •16,000,000 SUrer 118,000,000 188,000,000 Bowive Liability of Proprietor! 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRBGTORS. Bon. Mi, D. Laodale, Chairman. W. It. Pattcnden, Esq., Dspoty Chairman. S. H. Dodwoll, Esq. P. H. Holyoak,500 words
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Advertisement503 1916-02-26 10 BAHKIN6. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80,000 Sharoa ol 430 eMb 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor!... 41.300,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank ol England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County and Westminster Bank,503 words
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Advertisement1066 1916-02-26 10 INSURANCE. YOUR SAVINGS You may be able to lay aside ISO a month. If you can do this for 10 years it means a decent provision for the wife and child. Suppose, however, you die after saving for 12 months 1600 will not go very far, will it? Ltss than1,066 words
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Article975 1916-02-26 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Boom in the Industry in America. Reports of the New York Show, stales Gerald Bibb, prove that America is at tbe height of a huge motoring boom, as is only to be expected at her present stage of development, which no975 words
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Article99 1916-02-26 11 It ia reported that on the occasion of the recant visit to Japan of the Grand Duke George Micbailowitch, the Japanese OoTernment was »nkid to baild aooople of fast crui sera of a 10.000 ton claxa. It is cot definitely known wbtithor Japan haa agreed io accept the order, bat99 words
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Advertisement171 1916-02-26 11 JUST LANDED AND NOW ON VIEW AT OUR SHOW-ROOM. ORCHARD ROAD. D 3 TON ENNIS SUBVENTION TYPE CHASSIS. A magnificent example of high-class British Automobile Engineering. All interested in mechanical transport should inspect this chassis, the first of its type exported from Britain. WEARNE BROS., Ltd., Sole Agents, Singapore, Kuala171 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-26 11 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woodi Great Peppermint Cure Is. M12 words
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Advertisement143 1916-02-26 11 Wk Mk .^^rjKj /<^~-^ Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. True Economy What this Economy implies— Of Service In 1. Most miles per dollar. Ajt 2. The pleasure of comA i I F?JmW A plete confidence. Stomctip U siinpn ULuIQOIIU c* WB UUUuI143 words
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Advertisement506 1916-02-26 12 MarseillesTjles "SWAN BRAND." For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents i Adamson, Gilf illan Co., Ltd., ,I\tOHI-OKAf*l> IS K.M.UND). SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, FIRST CLA^SSHOKIHANP TYI'IVT for offioe in I|Ob. Apply with full I details of experience, salary requirtd, ttc., to Osborne and Cbapptl. Ipoh.506 words
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Advertisement546 1916-02-26 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE. Cottage Piano by Moutrie. in excellent con iition. Apply Box No. 578, Strait* Times. 21-2—26-2 MuTOK CAR FOR SALE, one second band Hanibereltp, two-seater, in good condi tiou. Apply to No. i 9, Robinson Road. 281— n COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR SALE, from well-grown trees. For546 words
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Advertisement718 1916-02-26 12 HOUSES TO LET, TO LET, large comfortable rooms, ur. furnished. M.0., 10, Lloyd R>ad. 24 2— v TO LET, No. 62, Hill Street, suitable for school or hotel. Apply B. Silas, 8, Prince Street. 10 2— n TO LBT, No. 7*B, Institution Hi! Apply to Leo ibeng Van Co.. 10,718 words
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Advertisement693 1916-02-26 12 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. PUBLIC WORDS DEPARTMENT. Tenders are hereby invited for the building of NEW LAW COURTS AND POLICE OFFICES, JOHORE BAUKU. and may under sealed cover be deposited with the Cbiet Engineer, up to noon on March 16, Pl»ub and Specification may be eeen on any day, Fridays excepted,693 words
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Advertisement372 1916-02-26 12 GUAN KIAT CO.. NUO OFFICE:— I 7, Phillip Street Branch Storrs at No. 14, Phillip Strett, and Nls 14, 100 and IC2, Tatk Road. Tel. Address: "OUANKIAT." Telephone Nos 1174 and 1288 (PrivaU- 1460). Codbs usbd A. B C, 6th Edition, and A-l Codbs. Ship Chindls't, Hardwire Daalert, Government and372 words
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Miscellaneous320 1916-02-26 12 Straits "(Dimes. Telephones. Editorial and Oeneral 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating *o editorial matters and news should b. addressed to THE EDITOR. All| communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be ad dressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants320 words
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