The Straits Times, 31 March 1916
1916-03-31
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Title Section12 1916-03-31 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,070 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MARCH 31. 1916. PRICE 10CENTR.12 words
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Advertisement167 1916-03-31 1 MILK j KATZ BROS., Ltd. THE STORCTOR MEN'S WEAR. New latest Goods tlif3B BhaPeS In the Latest Shades and Styles. price, $2.75, $5.00, $6.50 STOCKED IN ALL SIZES, Si TO 7*. KATZ BROS., Ltd. fvNEP CLIPLESS FASTENER REQUIRES NO STAPLES T#| SUPERSEDES ALL OTHER fi"\ TYPES OF BINDING AND KfrlL.167 words
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Advertisement213 1916-03-31 1 ROBINSON CO. Just arrived ir \j XiliE3R 9 S pi Assorted Chocolates Assorted Sweets wil j i ii_ A j l in 14 lb. and 1 lb. boxes. in \i lb. and 1 lb. tins and boxes. rm Chocolate Peppermint Chocolate Almonds Creams. in y 2 ib and iib boxes213 words
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Advertisement11 1916-03-31 1 MARTELLS BRANDY. Soli Aoimtsi ADAMBON. GILFILLAN 00., LTD (Inrorporitt«l in Kngl^n.ll11 words
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Article1068 1916-03-31 2 COUNCIL EETINGS TO BE HELD IN SELANGOR. Mr. Valentine Elected President. The annual general meeting of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines was held at tbe Chamber's office in Ipob, on Saturday afternoon, re ports tbe Time* of Malaya. Mr. R. P. Brash, President, occupied tbe chair,1,068 words
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Advertisement142 1916-03-31 2 Just received ii Carey's Box Strapping, Solder, Corrugated Iron, Zinc Buckets, European and Japanese Acetic Acid, Wire Nails, Formalin, Tapping Knives, Linseed Oil, French Roofing Tilep, Asbestos Tiles, Veneer Cases, Castor Oil, Sodium Bisulphite, Arrack, Methylated Spirits, etc. S. J. JUDAH CO., Til 1862 89, ROBINSON ROAD. 24-8—284 COMES OUT142 words
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Advertisement453 1916-03-31 2 HOW TO GAIN WEI6HT-A POUND A DAY. Tbin men and woruen who wonld like to inorease thtir weight with 10 or 16 pounds i of healthy stay there fat si ould ti y eating j a little Sargol with their meala for a wbi'e and note results. Here is a453 words
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Advertisement629 1916-03-31 2 The list will .■/.>.*■</ on or /»,/'„>■, A/iril •>!), 1916. FEDERATED MALAY STATES GOVERNMENT SIX PER CENT WAR LOAN, 1921. Ir-sue of $6,000,000 Debentures to Bearer, part of $l«i,000,000 authorized by Enactment No. 1 of 1916. The entire proceeds of the Loan will be placed at the disposal of His629 words
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Article990 1916-03-31 3 SLEEP OVERTAKES FIGHTERS IN THE TRENCHES. Spotted By Enemy Artillery. Many interesting stories come from the front, not the least exciting being a series in book form entitled With My Regiment (Wil lian Heinemann), written in breezy style by A Platoon Commander. The author tells how he was990 words
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Article112 1916-03-31 3 The O.S K. Tacoma mara which arrived ■it Yokohama the other week from Tacoma, bad an exceediui(ly stormy voyage. She k-ft Victoria on February 17 and ran into a severe snow storm on the 27th which continued till the night of the 2»tb. During the -torm the doors of the112 words
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Advertisement204 1916-03-31 3 CHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, No. 25 South Bridge Road First claw Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite 1 'oration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL 8UPPLIE8. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes for (ale ENGLISH SOLICITOR (30), UNFIT ARMY, REQUIRES POST, any locality. Thorough experience advocacy, common law.204 words
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Advertisement227 1916-03-31 3 I V J>^ i Little Lectures HT by Nurse Wise ah n is.' {Ltcturt No 3 I Run Down a jMt When your system is under JMf jf mined by worry or over- J> work -^when your vitality 2| is lowered when you fool |E "any how" -when your jt227 words
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Advertisement167 1916-03-31 3 DAIMLER® Motor Carriages X Cwerciai Vehicles 2 Acricultural^Tractors c m DAIMLER COMPANY in S L> COVENTRY, £NU AMD. C Lr\"."\^..-i tr\ i rk'A'ir.wwYj fROB ROYI Orau Btiw rllil» J »ILL§ I 111 CO.. I 30 Samples 2d. I J \n^.S^ FREE, iw llly.tr.t.d C.t.loiy.. Irs* .0P1i0.11.. M I TYRES for167 words
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Advertisement1081 1916-03-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AMD Mpcar I— inc. (Companibs Incorporatbo in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract wltb Hit Majesty s Government). For China, Japan, Parian*, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL1,081 words
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Advertisement800 1916-03-31 4 BTEJWEI MIUMB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure ASOANG Apr. S Apr. 8, S p.m. a. a. BORIBAT 1O 12, a p.m. The Steamers800 words
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Advertisement460 1916-03-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Imcorporatbd in Engund) I* The Companies' steamers are despatch) d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Oenoa, Marseilles and460 words
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Advertisement512 1916-03-31 4 STEAMER MILINtt N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstructed, and are fitted with512 words
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Article134 1916-03-31 5 FIXTURES. Friday, March 31. High Watar H 118 a.m., 9 47 pro Hatang lleuar Kubber. Winchestor House, 2.80. Legislative Council. 2.30. Municipal C mi'iiission, 2.30 p m. < i yl >n Tamils' Association, opening of New Hall, 6.80 p.m. The Scamps, Victoria Theatre. Saturday, April I. High134 words
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Article177 1916-03-31 5 EXCHANOB. Suioapou, March 81, 1916 OnLoi.il,, Bank 4 m/s 2/4JJ Demand 3/4| Private 8 m/i 2,i On France Bank T. T. 824 Om India Bank T. T. 171 1 On HoN<jKONO...Bank d/d 18] Cm Shanuhai ...Bank d/d 88 On Java Bank T. T. l.cj On Japan Bank177 words
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Article210 1916-03-31 5 TO DAT. M,-l»n Swaerdecrooa2 80 pm P. Swettenham and Teluk Annou Kinta 2.83 pna Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm Batavia. Samarang and Sourabaya Uumphius 3.30 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Teucer 4 pm Kota Tinggi Heranti 4 pm Itangkok Chengtu 4 pm Khio, Rilliton an I210 words
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Article258 1916-03-31 5 The mail trains from Singapore for th> north loave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 am. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 8.45 a.m. respectively. The tbreupb expreas to Penang leaves Kuala Lnufir at 8 am. daily, arriving at Penang at 6 p.m.258 words
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Article31 1916-03-31 5 The oatwaiJ B. I. packet Fultala with luaiN from Kuropc left Nexapatam at N a.m. oe Beaday March IS. and was expected to arrive at IVnann tliix morning.31 words
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Article46 1916-03-31 5 Lart Simuvpohi. Deb in London, i Kb MM 0. March 30 Kb. 25 B I. M M M. M. O Mti. i i; i \l»r 17 IV a Mar. 17 N I Mm II M. Mi a a Akkivid. Mar. 20 Mar. '2846 words
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Article52 1916-03-31 5 .Oar attention >>as bese oaHed to tlm fact •hat oar arrivals in London art' much behind I those pebliblMxi cist where. Our mix m to ptai arrival* only when they are ifficially r -ported in the Pont Office notice*, and no Uter 'late than that printed above bat been •o52 words
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Advertisement433 1916-03-31 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. LOST, A GOLD CURB BRACELET with Cbiocs i Chartoters there <a Reward •10 K L. Toml n, Adamsoo, 0116 lan acri Cj., L'd 81-B—l4 TO LET, No. 4, Oxley Road. Well situated, near town and recently overhauled and painted. Entry May 1. Apply MEYER BKOTHEBS, 14, Coliyer Quay.433 words
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Advertisement1231 1916-03-31 5 FRABER AND CHALMERS. LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). Notioe is hereby given that on and at r March 80, 1916, and until farther notios, M-. P. Pritchard will be in obarge of the Singapore Branch of the abovo fi m. P. HOWARD. Manager, Singapore Branch Singapore, Marob 80, 1916. 80 8-4-81,231 words
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Obituary44 1916-03-31 6 Dalqleiob.— Od Thursday, March SO, at the General Hospital, Singapore, Amelia, the dearly beloved wife of Oswald Dalgleish. The interment will take place at Bidadari Cemetery at 5.15 to day, the cortege leaving the hospital at 4.15. Will friend* kindly accept this intimation.44 words
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Article34 1916-03-31 6 The friends and relatives of the late Mr Tan Chay Yau are respectfully informed that the interment of his remains will take place at Malacca, on Sunday morning, April 9 next '20-3 8 434 words
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1149 1916-03-31 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 31. POSSIBLE INVASION. Some time ago we ventured to suggest that Germany contemplated an attempt to invade England. That theory was formed from a stuJy of the various aspects of the present situation, more particularly from considering how best the German navy might be employed.1,149 words
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Article37 1916-03-31 6 Mr. R. D. Pringle will conduct the Sunday service at the Boustead Institute on April '2, at 8.15 p.m. The subject of his address is Christ's Estimate of Sin. Mrs. Beveridge is the soloist. All are invited.37 words
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Article34 1916-03-31 6 At Hongkong, on Ma oh 22, Isbibawa Sboichi, manager of the Tong Seng Company, was fined 15,000, or in default six months' imprisonment, on a charge of exporting or attempting to export antimony ore.34 words
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Article46 1916-03-31 6 By order of the trustees of the Club Germania, Hongkong, the whole of the valuable furniture, electric fans, light and gas fittings, glassware and crockery, electroplate, bed and table linen, etc., were to be sold by public auction, for account of the concern on Monday last.46 words
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Article61 1916-03-31 6 The French community in Hankow have had an agreeable surprise in an unexpected visit from Capt. Dubreuil, former secretary of ton French Municipal Council. Capt. Dubreuil was severely wounded in the fighting in the Dardanelles, and was decorated with the Legion of Honour and the Cross of War. He haw61 words
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Article65 1916-03-31 6 Mr. F. M. Baddeley, Postmaster General, announces that correspondence from Penang, I- .M.S., etc reaching Singapore by the express due at Tank Road Station at 8.15 a.m., may be had on presentation of window delivery tickets at the G P.O. at about 9 10 a.m. daily, except Sunday. Letters not65 words
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Article57 1916-03-31 6 It is understood that as a result of the conference between the Commanding Officer, M.S.V.R., and the unofficial members of the Federal Council, it has been practically decided that the monthly camps will be held as arranged, but that committees similar to the Civil Guard Committees will be appointed in57 words
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Article80 1916-03-31 6 Mevrouw Van der Molen, who was condemned to six years' imprisonment for cruelty to children, committed suicide in the gaol at Sourabaya after serving eighteen months of her sentence. The Netherlands Indian papers point out that suicides in the local prisons are far too frequent and remark that even the80 words
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Article114 1916-03-31 6 It is reported from Tokiothat negotiations which have been proceeding since November last regarding the second Russian order for war munitions have at last reached a satisfactory conclusion. A contract has been signed between the Russian Government and the Taibei Gami a nominal partnership formed by the Mitsi.i Bussan, Okura114 words
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Article128 1916-03-31 6 At the tenth annual general meeting of the Singapore Christian Friend in -need Society, which was held at 149, Prineep Street, last night, the following officers were elected by ballot to constitute the committee for the current year President, Mr. G. A. Fernandez; vice-president, Mr. J. J. Pereira honorary secretary,128 words
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Article134 1916-03-31 6 The appeal on behalf of stricken Belgium, which Keuttr cables to-day, should meet with a ready response from all parts of the Empire. Britain has promistd to free Belgium, but that promise surely includes the responsibility of seeing that the inhabitants do not starve meantime. They must be kept alive134 words
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Article145 1916-03-31 6 One eagle-eyed reader, concerning a note here yesterday, tells us that Dr. Johnson did not always see the possibilities of aviation. He wrote to Dr. Brocklesby on September •29, 1784 On one day I had three letters about the air b illoon. Yours was by far the best, and has145 words
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Article148 1916-03-31 6 The Austrians have again had a try at Venice from the air, probably, as before, on purpose to damage famous churches, but the sacrilegious vagabonds teem to have done little damage. There, is nothing to which these Huns and friends of Huns will not ttoop. And it has always been148 words
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Article333 1916-03-31 6 Mr. G. H. Richards, of the K.MS. P.W.I), is now serving as an officer in the Royal Engineers. Mr. and Mrs. R. Cromie are going home bj tbo Bibby liner Worcestershire, which leaves Colombo on April 4. Messrs. Stockdale and Fenn. the Straits trainers, are now at333 words
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Article46 1916-03-31 6 Rattles Hotel and the Grand Hotel de l'Europe give notice to their patrons that, owing to the increased cost of whisky, brandy and gin, on and after to-morrow (Saturday) the price will be raised five cents a sten^ah and ten cents a peg.46 words
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Article46 1916-03-31 6 The Malay Mail understands that Government is extending special facilities to Government servants drawing a salary under £500 who wish to contribute towards the X.M.S. war loan, three months' pa; being advanced them free of interest and returnable in twelve monthly instalments.46 words
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Article77 1916-03-31 6 The Scamps' military night was a decided success. The soldiers turned up in good numbirs and throughout tho evening enjoyed themselves immensely. The rollicking good fun, the singing and the dancing, everything pleased them an I they were anything but slow to express their satisfaction. Had they had77 words
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Article145 1916-03-31 6 His many friends in Singapore will be sorry to learn that, according to a telegram received yesterday by Mr. Louis Dupire, his brother I'aul has been made prisoner in the region of Verdun. Mr. Paul Dupire, who voluntarily left by the Syria, in August. 1914, has145 words
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Article220 1916-03-31 6 At St. Andrew's Cathedral, yesterday afternoon, the marriagx was Holoninimd ol Mr. Lachlan Rose Macphail, of Messrs. Saunders and Forrester, Sii^ipore, and Miss Ethel Dorothy Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Stevens, of Coolgardie, Natal. The bride, who was led to the chancel steps220 words
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Advertisement109 1916-03-31 6 I 4% 1 W. D. H. O. WILLS'S THE NEW SMOKING MIXTURE de LUXE A PERFECT PIPE TOBACCO OF ALL THE LEADING DEALERS s?L 1h JOHN LITTLE'S INCOKPORATKD IN ENGLAND) mw^«w^ jut v^ Commences Monday, April 3. FOR TWO WEEKS, rONCE A YEAR ONLY. CATALOGUE OF BARGAINS NOW READY. BUCHANAN'S109 words
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Advertisement170 1916-03-31 6 M EXCiFTIOIMUY FINE PICTURE PROSRIMNE AT THE ALHAMBRJi Beaoh Road. The House of Quality The Home of Feature Attractions. Manager, M 11 Kenyon Slade. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I PATHS PRRSENTS FLORENCE REED tuppopled hy a ramarh.bie c nt hsadm) hy Frank Ihsridan, In ImtH Icirboroughi BR€»' DRAMATIC SUCCESS AT BAY170 words
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Article2276 1916-03-31 7 FRENCH OFFENSIVE. Heavy Fighting Around Verdun. APPEAL FOR BELGIUM. Brutality of the German Occupation. Rri-trk's Tclkura*-. London, March 29, 4 30 p.m. l'*rn A French offensive move in tbe Verdun region is a feature of the com munique. Tbe Germans did not attempt farther infantry attacks west of2,276 words
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Article44 1916-03-31 7 KICTIK'a TILIORAM. London, March 29, 7.10 p.m. Cleveland, Ohio: Three trains collided in a fog. Ip till now 17 dead and 25 injured have been reported. London, Haacb 31. There were 30 killed and 40 injured in tbe Cleveland collision.44 words
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Article13 1916-03-31 7 ReCTER'I TtLEORAM. London, March 31. Cbungkiang: The rebels have captured Pang-sbui.13 words
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Article247 1916-03-31 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In tbeir sbare circalar, dated March 29, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Tbe sbare market bas been more active thU week and large parcels of shares bave been dealt in. It in decidedly annoying for tbis market to watch tbe high247 words
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Article49 1916-03-31 7 According to the- Asahi, Mr. Kubara Fusanosuke, a well known capitalist and business man of Osaka, baa pure-based, in tie name of Mr. Tanabe Beokicbi, manager ol tbe Kul ura firm, 500 acres of cultivated laml and 1.500 acres of uncultivated laml in Tawao, B.itifb North Bornoj, for YlBO.OOO.49 words
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Article4669 1916-03-31 7 THE GOVERNMENT GILT-EDGED SECURITY. An Opportunity for all to Help. A meeting of tbe Federal Council was held in the Council Chamber, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, H.E. the High Commissioner, Sir A. H. Young, K.C'.M.G presiding. In introducing the War Loan Enactment, 1916, reports the Malay Mail,4,669 words
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Article45 1916-03-31 8 Programme of drills, etc., lor week ending, Friday, March 81 Fkidav, March 81. Ml p.m. Drill Hall S V.A. Maxim Co. Chinese Co. Bra* Ba«ah Road Malay Co. Drill Hall S.Y C. CadeU. K. Y.nNi.Kii Blaib. Captain, S.V. A., Acting Adjutant S.V.C.45 words
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Article86 1916-03-31 8 In cnDDcction with tin Hankow Improvemint Loan, tin t;UI amount of wliicb in £10,000.003, out payable till two years after tbe conclusion of tin war, Mews. Saturn 1 and Co., through the Chartered Bank, bare advanced tbe Chinese OuTrrnment 213,000 Kiiu^tu tatl* in ordrr to enable86 words
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Article731 1916-03-31 8 Chinese Merchant Acknowledges Serious Offence. Yesterday, before Mr. R. Soott in tbe District Court, a Chinese merchant named Lio Hong Sek, pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to export Saigon rice to Batavia, in breach of the proclamation of January 81 last. Mr. C. I.731 words
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Article91 1916-03-31 8 Swimming Club Launches will leave on Sunday m follow Johnston's Pier 9, 10 and 11 a in., 1.0 and 8.30 p.m. Club Bungalow at 9.80 and 10.80 a.m., 12 15, 8 and 5 30 p.m. 100 yards Jackson Millar Cup.— This race will be swam off on arrival91 words
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Article55 1916-03-31 8 The results of last night's play in the .V lei phi billiard tournament were: A. Van KencHse. owe 95, 250, V. A. Aeria, owe 90, 134 K. Beech, owe 45, 250, A. T. Spencer ice. 45, 240. The tie ior to night is K. Gale, owe 85 meeta F.55 words
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Article120 1916-03-31 8 To-day's ties in the Lakes' Lawn Tennis Club tournament are as follow LADIls' DoIBLKS. Mrs. Wace and Miss Basevi, rec. 15 t. Mrs. Wreford and Miss Kerr, rec. 15.2. Mm. Brooke and Mi«a Tabor, rec. 16 v. Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Braddel), rec. 15.4. Mrs. Skey and Miss120 words
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Article64 1916-03-31 8 I |V illiauj Neill, 4th engineer of tbe steaiui r Hidhbdk. was charged at Hongkong, od March 21, with abaentioK himself from tin ship without leave on March '2. Defendant pleaded guilty and Commaoder Beckwitl. i i 1 1 iru to 14 days' imprisonment with out hard labour, to be64 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter232 1916-03-31 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Being a frequent traveller by train, might I be permitted a short space in your valuable journal to draw tbe attention of tbe responsible authorities to the incon venience caused to first class passengers in tbe launch from Woodlands to232 words
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Letter284 1916-03-31 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your remarks concerning Shellabear's English -Malay Dictionary are very interesting, and your method of giving a sample from the Dictionary itself to indicate its nature is good bat in the sample you have given in your article there is one284 words
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Advertisement386 1916-03-31 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on pageB. A change of pictures will be shown at tbe Seaview Hotel after tbe Bpecial dinner arranged there for to morrow evening, and on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m., and from 8 to 10 p.m. a selection of music386 words
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Advertisement364 1916-03-31 8 NOTICE. Owing to the increased cost of WHISKY, BRANDY and GIN, the undermentioned Hotels beg to inform their Patrons that on and after April 1, the price will be raised five cents a Stengah and ten cents a Peg. FOR RAFFLES HOTEL. FOR THE EUROPE HOTEL. LTD.. SARKIES BROS., ARTHUR364 words
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Advertisement269 1916-03-31 9 JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE GO. OK ORCHARD ROAD. Convincing Proof: WK CAN DELIVER THE G J >D3 Correct Prices Correct Good* VI tl T Years faithfully, JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF ORCHARD ROAD. (No connection with any other Furniture House In the City). Acetic Acid Tapping Knives Latex Cups Mosquito Netting;269 words
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Advertisement565 1916-03-31 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. MM-CHIM BTUM MW. 00. LTD. (Incorporatid in Enoland). Dlf«ot Sarvioe to Japan via Hong keng A Shanghai, and to Oaloutt*. via Ponang from Singapore. Taking oarieo on tbroaxh Bill* of Lalin (or Canton. Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Caefu BhMbV N«"wch«rans, Yan^tnie Porto t-* o.o"*. the Philippine*, etc., etc. e»o565 words
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Advertisement355 1916-03-31 9 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to and to THE MUNICIPALITY Z^^^i THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE V&WSSy JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and F.M.S.355 words
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Advertisement38 1916-03-31 9 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., Nob. SI 53, HirfH Street. 11l 80438 words
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Advertisement2221 1916-03-31 10 i War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (IiiCOHPOBATHD IN STRAIT* SETTLEMENTS) HEAD OFFICE. Win.ha.ta* H.um, Singapore LONDON O'FIOE. 32, Old J.wr,, 8.0. The Company has £80.000 deposited with tbe Supreme2,221 words
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Advertisement745 1916-03-31 10 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Establishid 1874. THE ORIENTAL Isvohiuratip is India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE A8SURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ASSETS exo««d $28,000,000 ...ABSOLUT! SECURITY. Profits to Policy-holier, at last Valuation $1,116,678. LOWKST Apply (or Prospectus and fall information to LIBERAL RATES IIRGAPORE BRANCH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPBERSON, Secretary for745 words
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Article865 1916-03-31 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Petrol Question. 1 Gerald Bias, writing in Tbe Standard, on February 18, says There has been to change this week in the petrol situation, which remains very uncertain and very acute but it is anticipated that there must be developments865 words
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Article291 1916-03-31 11 Tbe report of the Pataling Robber Estates Syndicate, Limited, states that too crop harvested (or tbe year amounted to 603,145 lbs against an estimate of 510,000 lbs., and a yield in tbe previous year of 688,705 lbs. Tbe average gross price realised for 602, 122 lbs. was 28.291 words
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Advertisement161 1916-03-31 11 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability ■E^-~ 'ST I THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, L' ndon, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H. M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agent 6 for Straits Settlements and F M.S. A TOILET ARTICLE known throughout the161 words
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Advertisement245 1916-03-31 11 r\ TlVKll =J ON TYRES. TO OWNERS OF ~Z—^ ""^^3oP^^ American Cars Ddnlo? Headqiartkrs, Singapore. My Dear Sirs, It occurs to me that you may possibly be unaware of the substantial reductions that have just been made in the prices of our American-sized tyres, and this, notwithstanding the considerable increase245 words
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Advertisement552 1916-03-31 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER fcjijjJliJri BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. i WANTBD, JUNIOR SHORTHAND TYPIST. Apply Office, John Little and Co Ltd. (incorporated in England). USB -a WANTED, SMART INTELLIGENT EUROPEAN, about 22 years, with thorough knowledge of book-keeping. Box No. 287, j Straits Times. 24 8—8-4 1 WANTBD for a Tin552 words
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Advertisement513 1916-03-31 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE, one B inch transit theodolite and stand, also chains, scales, etc. Owner leaving the Colony. Apply to 61, Tank Road. 158—14-4 COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR SALE, from well grown trees. For particulars and prices, apply to A. Frankel, Siglap Estate, or at Victoria Street. 21-7— a513 words
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Advertisement635 1916-03-31 12 HOUSES fO LET TO LIT, Rooms at Zetland House, A oieaian Street. Apply Stephens Paul Co. 16-I—o TO LIT, No. 7*B, Institution Hill. apply to Lee Cheng Tan Co., 10, Malacca Street. »-S— i TO LET. 8, Chancery Lane, 8 bedrooms, stabling and tennis court. Apply Ching Keng Lee* Co.635 words
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Advertisement725 1916-03-31 12 NOTICE. How to solve servants difficulties, snob as cooks, boys, amahs, ayahs, gardeners, olerks. oonduotors. shorthand typists, book-keepers, etc Charges moderate. Also shorthand (Pitman's) and type writing are taught by an experienced teacher. «"or particulars, apply to tbe Straits Employment Agency. Agents Patal Co., 9. Selegle Road, Singapore. 7 8725 words
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Advertisement333 1916-03-31 12 GUAN KIAT CO.. 87, Philip Strekt. Telephone No*. 1174, IVS, 128* (Private 14S0 and 1071). Ship Chandlers, Hardware Dealers, Government and Municipal Contractors. General Importers and Exporters, Estate, Bice and Saw Mill Suppliers. PRICE IB ALWAYS A STRONG ATTRACTION FOR CUSTOMERS. WE KNOW HOW TO COMBINE QDALITY AND PRICK. QUALITY333 words
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Advertisement446 1916-03-31 12 KIAM KIAT CO. Nob. 108 and 109, Market Street. JUST RECEIVED Big Shipment of Hubbuck's Coloured Paints. PRICES REASONABLE. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations advertisements, such as cbangea ia sailing dates of steamers, often re&ch as too late to be complied with, we wisb to refer advertisers and446 words
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Miscellaneous346 1916-03-31 12 Straits V)imes. Telephones Editorial ud General 70 Manager 8 Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All comrnunioations relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All, communications relating to business mattece— advertisements, subscriptions, acooants, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGKK. ADYBRTI3EJ4ENT RATBS.— Misoellaneons wants346 words
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