The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 February 1912

Microfilm: NL1952
Total Pages: 12
1 12 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 1912. NO. 7.1.V1
    15 words
  • Article
    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    145 1 Some aenaational evidence was taken 'aft the Police Court, yesterday, regarding the New Bridge Etoad robbery Page 2. Topics of the Week will be found on page 5. Some interesting extracts from the an nual report of the Raffles Library and Museum are given on page 12.
    145 words
  • Article
    THE WHISPERING SPIRITS.
    1111 1 All nature tleepi bathed by the Mother Night. save the slow waters silent m i m:. Awakened by weird laugh and ghostly light, For w;it. spirits hold their parliament. The dirtj creekii 01 oanals uwc i 44 them are feature <>i nsoefl of the mail roadi around
    1,111 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      363 1 1 A NEW FEATURE. 1 WE HAVE RECENTLY INTRODUCED. AND ARE NOW ABLE TO ANNOUNCE. IS A COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY TO NIGHT S PROGRAMME 9-90. I/. THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES Beautifoll) Coloured. THE SEA-SIDE SINGER S. C A (i. L. THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL CULTURE
      363 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      476 1 TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! I AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. > THE LATEST ARRIVALS Tlie management have pleasure m announcing an entirely new series of films by all the best makers i subjects grave and gay; pictures that will make yon laugh, and picture* that will make you think.
      476 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      136 1 tto*fra\> f s Ht'vcrtidcmentd. What iicivous people should oat Pfefß ">. Warning by Bieaan Jitts and Co- -PBfe 2. Leo Dryden and bil \audo\ illcs at the; Victoria Theatre P^ge 1. New prognunmaa a\ thn ftlhaihm. M;u] bOXOagk and U.ninia Hull Patfe 1. Mdllc. K\.» Gauthiec at the Teutonia Club
      136 words
  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 1 Miscellaneous Column 1
      303 1 THE WEEK. Saturday 24th. High Water— l-3"> am.. o pm. Cricket. Garrison v Law. C.S. A Muuicipalify. Girls Friendly Bodet) Km. Theatre 9 pm. Sunday 25th. High Water 2-6 am.. t.M pm. Quadragesima Sunday. Monday 26th. High Water— 2 41 am., 4-16 pm. Moon First Quarter. Philharmonic Orchestra practice, 5-15
      303 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    MOTOR SWITCHBACK.
    259 2 Mr (ieorge Phillips, of the firm of Keith, I'fowse and Co.. has furnished The X veiling News (Jan. 2t>». with full details of the latest sensation which it is proposed to provide for the jaded motorist, who no longer finds delight m the ancient pastime of exceeding the
    259 words
  • Article
    NEW BRIDGE ROAD ROBBERY.
    818 2 a shnsationai, Story. Evidence was taken by Mr Maundrell m the third court, yesterday, against the five Cantoueso who are charged m connection with the gang robbery at the New Bridge Road Bar on tlie trailing of Feb 8. Mr (1. <i. Seth. the D.P.F., conducted
    818 words
  • Article
    A PROPHECY OF DELHI.
    122 2 In view of the King Kmperoi's p ocUtnation ai Mm Dorter, ooMtitntiiig Delhi the capital of India, it is curious to note that so far Lack as September 16, 1898, Tbfl Daily M;»i! published an article Montagu Street," which, under the headings India's Future Capital- Imperial
    122 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      39 2 What can he more criminal than to substitute one medicine for another? Yet thin is a common thing m India, where Grimault'H Syrup of Hyi>ophoHphite of Lime has saved thousands of consumptives. You must get "Grhuault's and no imitation.
      39 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      648 2 NOTICES WARNING. Wt 1 bef| to BOHfy a 1 onr CTOtOBWI that our receipt numbers from 1473 to 1900 have been losf and that they are no hwgnr valid. JITTS Co. Teb 24 2.3 RE WILLIAM CLUHIES-ROSS, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that all creditors and Other persons having any
      648 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      858 2 AUCTIONS. I AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE TEAK HOUSEHOLD PURNITURE, COTTAGE piiy TO BE HKLI) AT PoUKI.L A Co.\ BALKh C On Friday, Ist March at n f ft, t ln V Ad excellent IOMd Cotta^o piano by the Robinson Plaao Co P with hevrljid jjitrror panels, set of 6 wax
      858 words
  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 2 Miscellaneous Column 1
      302 2 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. iiM Sunda> m Lent 25th February. 1912. 7 a.m. Holy Communion (Plain) 7-40 a.m. 110 l> ommuuiou (Choral). A Bermoii, Hymns 90, 312 Ins. t.U a.m. Matins dt Litany, Hvuiu 90. 4 p.m. Children*! Service. 5-30 p.m. BTenenag A Betanon, Hymns n4. 183 i
      302 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    BYEGONE DAYS IN MALAYA. III.
    1514 3 siavkuv as a British [nstttutiok. (COPTBIGHT RESEBVEDu) i Labour difficulties have always been a source of trouble and even anxiety to the British m Malaya. Before the earliest pioneers had been m Sumatra a week they were confronted with them. The force, almost exclusively European,
    1,514 words
  • Article
    MONKEYS' 'AT HOME.'
    319 3 < >ut sia«' the Embankment entnuoca of the Savoy Hotel Uwn was a Itij; \vliir«van. with the word* A[;i\ and Mot it em blazoned on it. A small crowd had ftollectfrd the two wonderful monkeys were to iecei\e at the Sa\o\. Presently the door of the van
    319 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      430 3 sc r h°^ a^ Schnapps. A Refreshing and Exhilarating Drink and valuable age m al] cases of Malaria, Gravel, I Insomnia. Kidney Troubles, Stonein Bladder, Urninary Affections. Colic, Debiliiy, Stomachic Troubles, Diarrhoea &c A glass of Wolfe's Schnapps before meals is an unfailing Appetiser, and a refreshing drink and i>i<
      430 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      14 3 I For all Internal complaints dysentry cough oold Ac, take Woods' Great Peppexmist Cure,
      14 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      260 3 /a pleasant^p i INTRODUCTION A Scotch Whisky of Distinctive Quality, Bottled m Scotland by the Proprietors D. J. McC A LLUM, Edinburgh! JJgents:-Cid4i,*ck, Macgregor Co., Singapore. J j Messrs CHEE ENG SONS. Mm */s> .(Established 1859.) 7lj North Bridge Road (ffffl^gv Jlillfe: Civil, Naval, Military Sportng Tailors. ttlttH The Managiu«
      260 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    THE HON'BLE TAN JIAN KIM, C.M.G.
    846 4 I The China Press," of Shanghai, publishes a portrait of Mr. Tad .Tmk Kim,e.M.<;., I the leading Chinese resident of Singapore, and also t?ives the iollowing biotfint>hical aketch, under the heading Famous Chinese Merchant is honoured by Kin^ George Among the New Year Honors
    846 words
  • Article
    Cold May be Avoided.
    57 4 When your feet are wet and cold, and your body chilled through and through from exposure, take a big dose of Chamberlains' Cough Remedy, bathe your feet m hot water before going to bed, and you are almost certain to ward off a severe cold. For
    57 words
  • Article
    POWERS AND DUTIES OF AUDITORS.
    651 4 Cuff v. Lokdom and Cointy Land and BuiLSMWU Company. This was a motion 'Before If A Justice Kve) l>\ the plaintiffs, as auditors, for an order giving them ECO— to the books of the company and such information as might he necessary for the performance
    651 words
  • Article
    AN AFRICAN RAILWAY VISION.
    255 4 'Die "Bail way Timet mritasi Tln« T«'iiip> (AsCte) this week dlflOVSeesl a proposed traits -Atricau railway from Orati to lbs Cape, which would rtsltoOM the jour ne\ from London to the Transvaal from nineteen SO nine days, and that from Antwerp to the heart of she
    255 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      376 4 mr^ALn IN ALL STYLES AND SIZES used. Ini i V^^i R^l I EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG GLASS I Il:TI BkT ft accurately made, I 111 19*1/11 C<. i securely packed for safety m transit. 11l 1 1 Mi I If j I ALFRED ALEXANDER CO. Estbd. 18*8. Jll rfcl I BY APPOINTMENT
      376 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      14 4 For all internal complaints dysentry cough ©oda <fec M take Wood*' Great Peppermint Cu«i
      14 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      468 4 To Beautify r /f E COM3LEXIO^ f is made soft, smooth f A beautifully clear by daily application <.) Snow" Dullness, and blemis] disappear, and a charming health) i is obtained. O/ie of the special properties ol M4 HAZELI)rB < Snow" is that it tends to remove wrinkles and restore
      468 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    TOPICS OF THE WEEK
    1216 5 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farago libelli. Juvenal. Tis beyond px'^ion that gutter jour iiaiism pays. Witness the \a>t fortune l«'fi by the late Henry FVaAnnrhnm. and "the revelation^ made m Court a^ to the royal mty m which MrW. T. stead Rings about his thousands
    1,216 words
  • Article
    HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE.
    549 5 Solicitous vm> Nokpbofbshiokaii Wokk. Tin> case raised the questies] whether Solicitor u.i.-. rulitled to rh.ngv ;is for pro fessionaJ business for business done m relation to matters arising out of what were alleged tube mere social convcisi tion> between himself and his client. Tin; solicitor and
    549 words
  • Article
    WHAT NERVOUS PEOPLE SHOULD EAT.
    488 5 a blmfub arrangement ok the diet Sciiemi;. One of Mm most difficult problems confronting tlie nei'vous sufferer or his physician is what to eat The reason is that people with neiyos constantly suiter from nervous dyspepsin, a condition which is generally very difficult to cure.
    488 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      72 5 A Reliable Remedy. You are not experimenting on yourself when you take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a cold as that preparation has won its great reputation and extensive bale by its remarkable cures of colds, and can always be depended upon. It is equally valuable for adult* and children and
      72 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      242 5 FOR SALE FRESH MILK. New healthy cows m tall milk. |ust ani\ed from Australia. Vun- flesh milk for sale morning an I afternoon, price M cents per bottle. Delirery (Tanglin District) cents e\tra. H. S. KIRWAN, Dalian"-. Aus. Horse Rei>o&itory Feb I uc MOHAMED ZEIN 76, KAMPONG TLI", MALACCA. Dealer
      242 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      681 5 I V S^ I(OUV PROVIDES A SIMPLE MEANS As^fr^ «&*]{> 63 M lOf\rj OF PRODUCING A NUMBER OF \> £v>f3 COPIES OF ANY LETTER ftOOv rOO^ SPECIFICATION. PLAN ETC. <^ S*2 ffl)Q THE COPIES ARE PERFECT- **^*JP* P^* CX^ OBTAINED WITH PERFECT EASE TjT fcrtKa Price $8 each. j*> ftOfN)
      681 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article, Illustration
    The Singapore Free Press Saturday, Feb. 24, 1912.
    924 6 The Singapore Free Press Saturday, Feb. 24, 1912. M« -i. alt lhe X.-*» he h»QfMi ■igM :ii!»t*J* !.'ti.-t*r«! r.\ mriti>-'i. r -m obr> i 1 „*ir>: »lar« r. !»•:<-( Truth h« gi nm \,;e rpi dr.w. We ma\ suppose that the Republic of the United States represents tbe finest expression
    924 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    340 6 Tbe ueit SiiiK*iK)r<» as*i/.e will opeu on March 19. Mr liurkhtnd Kucce»»dh Mr. Ko/he\Mr as a mem her of the I'ilot Hoard. The Telok lihuigH. I»arul Miishoor and straits I'liion Koothall Ctase liave craned to exist. From Feb. 17 deferred telegrams m plain lantfuatfe may \tv BASeplsd for Kel flium.
    340 words
  • Article
    A NEW ATTRACTION.
    306 6 On Momlay nigiit, Mr Leo Dfffdefl aad his small <om))any of vaiidevilles open a three night season at MM Victoria Theatre. Mr Dryden is well known as the original singer of M Miner's Dream. Imlia's He ply" etc., and he will appMtf M usual m descriptive sougs,
    306 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    536 6 The Bystander of Jan. .'Hst hag rather a goo<i full page pit ture of .lava st, Kuala Luiupor. under flood on Dec. 2nd. Mr H. S. Delmar Morgan, U.K.. of Kuala Lumpur, Federated Ma lay Suites, has been elected a im-mher of the Royal Society of Arts. Detention Barrack Visitor
    536 words
  • Article
    F. M. S. RIOTS.
    311 6 FIERCE P.CHT AT BA?U Volumeers (o th 3 Fron,. I I yesterday. Th, (iiW K^' U m^ rolled by (Juid,. ;imll llH n> >ire stin rikid street. Klstli^ on The hwvtnUcm has been put m j 0 ,v,.. ;lM(| h "-trnent must carry light., irlk >"
    311 words
  • Article
    OPULENT MINING COOLIES.
    31 6 Ipnh- Pek Srwn Chin— i arreitoi Bm noting a; A Ipoh were convicted and tin.d •_>.".<• eack. 3^ Although they were only mining loolie*, the fine* were ;»1) pjiid.
    31 words
  • Article
    The Tiger Poisoned.
    42 6 A couple of »la\- .■*:<> ;t <ow was killed by a tiger on the Batu tiajith <iop^njj rd. The owner of the ><'\\. P. H 1' iM seer, poisoned lh» anase with and the tigei iraf NlbtefnMtl| founJ dea«l beside it.
    42 words
  • Correspondence.
    • Article
      LOCAL CANTONESE.
      308 6 TO !H I KhITOU. Dear Sir, Ma) l .<>K yu f<» r •< tin eoUunoa of jroar valuable paper bi pn-ss ni\ riftWS OB tin* l« Hit of Vk<'i» st'rvt 1 1 \vhi«h tppon il I I 8 «i H r 1 hrtw Via* of tin- Till Instant
      308 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      303 6 IagerAMSTEL beer IS SUPPLIED TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS I Gold Medal Amsterdam 1883 Diploma of Honour Brussels 1888 Cross of Honour and Medal of H. M. The Queen Worlds Exhibition Amsterdam 1895 Highest Award 3 First prizes Milano 1903 SOLE AGENTS, CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. I THE ETERNAL MATCH. I
      303 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      53 6 BILLIARDS. THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN GUSKION. (Alcock'b Patent with Improvements of John Roberts, Retired World's Champion) absolutely THE BEST CUSHION TO DATE FOR ANY CLIMATE. JOHN ROBERTS, 1910. ONLY obtainable from John Roberts, London REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE EAST C. N. LUMB addrehh P. 0. Box 41, Penang. show BOOM Raffles Hotel, Penang.
      53 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    GOAL TROUBLES.
    303 7 COURSE OF NEGOTIATIONS. Accident to Premier. 1 By Submarine Cable]. Keuter's Service. London, via Bombay. Mr \squitli and his colleagues had i Pirate conferences at the Foreign Office n tin.- miners, and afterwards with the otl-owim, To-night tbe miners bad another conference with the government. It is stated
    303 words
  • Article
    CONCERNING CESSIONS.
    114 7 3 Nothing Definite. Reuter's Service. London, via Bombay. iix F. Bennett-lioldney. M. P. for Canerbory, asked whether there have been negotiations for the cession of Walfisch Hay ami /an/ibar. Sir Edward (Jrey replied that for many years the possibility of exchange of British Territory had been considered informally.
    114 words
  • Article
    TOWN IMPROVEMKTS AND ABSENTEE LANDLORDS.
    301 7 Befon Mr Justice Fisher m the Supreme ourt yesterday afternoon Mr K. Farrer •i.tde an applic ation to the Court* under Section 270 K. Municipal Ordinance to determine the amount of compensation to be paid m respect of certain property under compulsory acquirement m cob*
    301 words
  • Article
    LORDS AND INDIA.
    71 7 The Administrative Changes. iMfSU \l News Service. London, via Durban. The Lords have just concluded a two Jays' debate on the motion of Lord Cur/on criticising Mm administrative changes m India. Lord Lansdowne. m winding up the debate, said that the Opposition would say and do nothiug
    71 words
  • Article
    ROOSEVELT FOR PRESIDENT.
    297 7 Imperial Xews Service. London, via Durban. On an ftdmiimr Miring if he was standing for the presidency. Mi Koosevelt answered My hat's m the ring. You'll know ou Monday.' London, .lan. 81. Mi. Roosevelt has caused it to be announced at Chicago, that he neither wants nor
    297 words
  • Article
    OFFICIAL CHANGES.
    24 7 Keuteb's Service. London, via Bombay. Mr Townley. the British Consul at Hukharest and Mr Barclay, the representative at Teheran, are changing places.
    24 words
  • Article
    TARIFF REFORM.
    23 7 Reoter's Service. London, via Bombay. The lions* of Commons have rejected tbe Tariff Keform amendment to the Address by •_>:>* to 198. >
    23 words
  • Article
    DUNGUN WOLFRAM SYNDICATE.
    122 7 DUNGUN WOLFRAM SYNDICATE. From MeMN Sharps Bom ami Co we have the prospectus of the Dungun River (Trengganu) Wolfram Development Syndi< rate, capital £4(1.000 m 1 shares of which 20,000 arc offered for allotment miI)S( ription. The difOCtotl MM Sir Krnest liirch. Racster Ereritt, and K. H. Sharpe, The object
    122 words
  • Article
    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    171 7 The Gommittien meets on Wednesday next. Tlhmc is quite lonjj agenda dealing with. among other matters, Mr t'o^lilan's motion for licensing porten ten* dci> for hospital work- haulage «»f water carts; widening Coleman Bridge; water supply by meter; charge tor attendance of firemen at theatre; and appointment of
    171 words
  • Article
    FIFTH TEST MATCH.
    66 7 M. C. C's SPLENDID START. r x )y Submarine Gable]. [m venial News Service. London, via Durban. The fifth test match commenced at Sydney m warm and muggy weather. There was a good attendance and the wicket was perfect. England scored 204 runs for six wickets. (iiinn
    66 words
  • Article
    AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.
    47 7 Further Trouble. litperial Xews Service. London, via Durban. Neuter's correspondent at Sydney wires that Armstrong. Ransford. Carter, Cotter and Trumper insisting on Layer being appointed manager for the Triangular Matches, the Board of Control has cancelled their invitations. Gregory, Madam and Hazlitt have been selected.
    47 words
  • Article
    TROUBLE IN MEXICO.
    349 7 Widespread Anarchy. Imperial News Service. London, via Durban. Renter write* from Washington thatotticial advices indicate that there is widespread anarchy m Mexico. Several cities are iv the hands of the rebels, and the protests of American citizens against robberies are multiplying. There is continued fighting between the
    349 words
  • Article
    AUSTRIA AND GERMANY.
    38 7 btPULAL News Service. London, via Durban. Very cordial telegrams have been exchanged between Count Herchtold. Eferr Bethmann and M. Sa/ouotf emphasising the desire tor a continu\m c of the intimatfl relationships bequeathed by Count AehrenthaL
    38 words
  • Article
    PARIS CHAUFFEURS.
    48 7 Bombs m Taxis. Imperial News Service. London, via Durban. A telegram from Paris states that strikers have placed sulphuric ether bombs m taxi cabs, causing a series of explosions all night long. Ten cabs have been burned, m spite of the most prompt assist am c
    48 words
  • Article
    BOXING.
    32 7 Imperial Xews Service. London, via Durbnn. A feetogMUn from Los Angeles is that Johnny Kilrane has defeated Abe Attell m a twenty pound contest for the featherweight championship of the world.
    32 words
  • Article
    CHINESE IN AUSTRALIA.
    23 7 Reuter's Service. London, via Bombay. A telegram from Melbourne states that the Chinese m Australia are enthusiastically celebrating the Republic.
    23 words
  • Article
    THE LATE Mr A. MUEHLE.
    474 7 We deeply regret to record the death on Thursday morning, the 22nd instant, at the early age of 24 years, of Mr Albrecbt Muehle. an assistant m the firm o( Messrs DalflftMM and Co. A friend of the deceased communicates these fcffooiing details of the
    474 words
  • Article
    ENGLISH RACER FOR THE STRAITS.
    138 7 In a recent column of our Sporting Notes reference was made to the success attained by KugHsh tborougbreds m India iuhl the fact that shortly the experiment would he made of trying them iv the Straits. It is to Mr C. W. Abrams' initiative that
    138 words
  • Article
    BANDMANNS.
    35 7 This company will op»-M agsim hens sliottly and us cvi bfl lean from our sulvortisiMiu'nt coliirnus will produce a very Interesting list of pieces. Booking opens at Robinson Piano Co. on Monday at a.m.
    35 words
  • Article
    SHIPPING NOTES.
    223 7 A fireman named Ohashi, on the "i jinn Maru fell down the lower hold of the ship on the morning of February 22 and died m tl.e afternoon fiom his injuries. A fireman who had received severe burning injuries to the right thigh was landed from the Glenlogan
    223 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      21 7 Grimault ft Cos Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood from all imimrities arising from Scrofula, Ke/ema, Bad Legs, Skin Diseases, Pimple* *nd Soretj.
      21 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      13 7 For all internal complaints dysentry cough colds <fee, take Woods' Great Peppermint Core
      13 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      324 7 ROBIfiJSOM Co. IRISH LINEN DAMASK TABLE CLOTH NAPKINS Pure Special *:W&'t^-^^-M\ No. *****. HEAVY BLEACHED DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS Shamrock Design, as illustration. All Pnte Linen, HEMMED READY FOR USE with Napkins to mat<*. Sizes 2x2 yds. 2x 2J yds. Jx I yd*. |x M yds. 2x 4 yds. Prices $4-25
      324 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      496 8 TO LET. ROOMS TO LET Two nicely foraiahed airy rcmis wit'i b;ii)i rooms attached to let la private famili with or without i>.';ird. (Forei^nera prefered). AKo one ver\ ui.ellat. Suitable (or a Diarried coupl. A Family "c << Free P?< M Pabta tl-t TO LET A Large Oompomd Dooat aatvua
      496 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      627 8 SHIPPING BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co., Ltd FOR PORT SWETTENHAM, PENANG RANGOON THK (VMI'.WV's STKAMER "LAMA" ftjllS tons. B. B. Hirst. Coimnamler. will be despatched for the above portt OH Wednesday. th. SBtli instant, at I p.m. from the Roads. A l.amu-h Iciivcs .lolnistou's Tier for Bteaaaet at :i-H0 p.
      627 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 3
      594 8 SHIPPING N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly sei vice X maintained between Yokohama via ports f<» Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are
      594 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 4
      563 8 SHIPPING Hamburg America Line, Hamburg Deutsche Dampfschiff-fahrts Ges "Hansa 11 Bremen. COMBINED SERVICE. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Htraita, China and Japan. Homewnrds, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Bamborg and once a month for Bremrrhaven direct,
      563 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 5
      958 8 shipp INc N DT Norddeutscher Lloyd Br PB IMPERIAL GERMAN MAn LINE. All Tb« tn*t and weii i,-,,. this Comnanj ga Bambnrgrii ton, Oibcmllai .il'es. N,, Pod Baid, B «c/., Singapore, Hon Thro* New York '1 Im i a lu< m ■Bdi nn TIME TABLE /on fKlekH P. Ludwlg i
      958 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      834 9 SHIPPING. KISEN KAISHA /^^^^k\ WESTERN PACIFIC j^^^M DENVER RIO GRANDE TOYO X I SEN X A I S HA N«w Triple Screw Turbine Flyer* W Knots Si>eed. 8.8. TENYO MARU 21.000 tons. 8.8. CHIYO MARD 21,000 tons. S.S. SHINTO HARD 21.000 tons. AND S.S. NIPPON HARD ll.oont.iK. (Intermediate.) HOKGKONO to
      834 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 2
      1007 9 SHIPPING. AUSTRIAN LLOYD UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT). NEW MONTHLY FAST LINE, TRIESTE SHANGHAI From and to TRIESTE and VENICE, calling at PORT SAID, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai and at Penang on the homeward voyage. OUTWARD. sv. Africa *K4O tons r n ss. Koerbev 9900
      1,007 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 3
      545 9 BANKS CHARTERED BANK of India Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. PAID UP CAPITAL £1 20 0,000 RESERVE FUND £1 625 ,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E. C. AGENCIIS AND BRANCHES: Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok ipoh Rangoon Batavia Karachi Saigon Bombay Klang Seremban
      545 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 4
      375 9 INSURANCE FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. kIUMBD IMS. INSURANCE m Force, over Jw wowfS New Businens, 1910, over W^.oooS RESERVE and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision. Cash Loans, Settlements, etc, made loc&llv Policies are WORLD WIDE." x mu J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Eastern Asia THE BORNEO Co.,
      375 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    METRIC WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
    406 10 A note LssMsed by the Decimal Associat*] iou ac(]uaints US with the most recent 2>rogress made bj that movement. In I'.<(M the llmiM' of Lords passed a Hill for making the use of the metric weights and measures compolsory bsjl m the House of Commons it
    406 words
  • Article
    EMPLOYING CHINESE SALESMEN.
    387 10 The Americau Consuls I. G. K. Amli'iMii:. oi Hongkong m a recent report notes thai increasing numbers ol Chines* are employed by foreign firms as traTelling salesmen, both m the open porti ami m the interior. 4a outcome, indicated m consular reporti yean a^o. is that it
    387 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    57 10 I'orty young Chinese wobmh m <|u«iii fying for iii«> //u'dirnl ptoteMioo m Ameri* <an universities tlirough the iuflueiu of Or V;un.i Kin. tl»e lirht woman iodor m China. Dr. Kin, M the lirad of the htm |)ital Eqc women m Tientsin, has silso for the last hi years Ik en
    57 words
  • Article
    A COLONIAL VIEW.
    573 10 Uxionisti and Chum hh.i, Th* following from an Australian paper ithoWS how sonic circles m the Kmpire regard the recent Helfast affair. (Jlsteb Will Fm.ht." The hostility jnst now being displayed hy i > i Ulster V nionists to the Home Hule movement of the Asquitli GoTenuneni
    573 words
  • Article
    AUSTRALIAN TURTLES FOR LONDON.
    369 10 I possibility •>! exporting turt'<*K from the i ar Kortfa of this Blsvtc to Lon lon hn^ .it Bimi termed tin- ■nbjed of ih-« ossion, and t«u >«;tis :i^(j it m m r i, a t there wm ••< probability <»t acompa i I in>» •m
    369 words
  • Article
    RUBBER ESTATE RETURNS.
    1119 10 The total where given represents figures for 1911, except where a tigure m hrackets is given representing so many months. Estate managers and agents will oblige hy correcting returns if wrong. Dec. Jan. 1911. Ulagar 5,700 5,800 06,1*0 Alma 3.066 15,789 Alor(iajali 1,840 2.075 18,470 Uor Pongsu
    1,119 words
  • Article
    British North Borneo.
    13 10 Knti>li Borneo n.t.r.s 4J.4T.4 Sekoog 1,54a C 1 4 7
    13 words
  • Article
    TIN RETURNS.
    44 10 Bel. Bnuu* Brnneb Chendei %ng QopMig Meawood Kamnning I *oi K.,ta 1 Kinta H)n 1 }\r.»i.i;ii 1' iUU IC«nglembu Lo Middletou X.v G vent Tamban p I ii Peugl PiiKing »ru oz. Redhilli EtoyAl J< .^Puleh Bocieto det Btaini Sun-.., '1 ekkm
    44 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      45 10 How to Prevent Croup. When given as soon as the croupy cough appears Chamberlain s (ough Kemedy will "ward off an attack of croup and prevent all Srth€.« a fi UW f anxitt >- Thousands of another* uHL-it MfteoeMtally. For salebv aH Dtopeuaaries and Dialers*. 5
      45 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      59 10 Absolutely Safe. When you liave a cold get a hottle ot C hamberlaiu'B Cough Kemed> It will .soon n.\ you up all right and will ward off any tendency toward pneumonia. This remedy contains DO opium or other narcotic and man be given as confidently to a baby as to
      59 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 3
      736 10 HIS BLOOD REVEALED Rhkumatism to Be The Causk of Senhop. Romeros Pains. Bit An. HKMi.i»it;s Failed To Eliminatk The Tkoibi-k Iniil It Was Dispelled By Dr. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS. To tho t'xjH'! ionct'd v\v of the skilful physician a drop of l>loo<l rtvoals s«civts of the ut most vahu m
      736 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 4
      68 10 Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. Near Entrance to Borneo Wharf. Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of Frozen Meats etc., can be delivered to shipping at the Wharves, or m the Singapore Roads on short notice. OFFICE HOURS. Weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays j 7 im t0
      68 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 5
      383 10 THE SingaporefreePress MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. boor eack n price Un Bob* rllM n prirtt n PnL addrefl livnt d ihc Id be RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION One month 52.5 C Three months 57.5 C A year $30 Postage 50 cents a month nb For subscriptions sent to the Office
      383 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    SHARES.
    4 11 fd fg dgsd
    4 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    67 11 (Corrected up to Feb. ttj Bank 4m s 2-4U-32 demand 2-4 5-82 Private credits 3ms 2-4 J credits 6 m 2 4 11 16 France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 238$ India, T. T. 174 Hongkong, demand 155 Yokohama, demand 114 Java, demand 14o| Bangkok, demand 66 Sovereigns, Bank
    67 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    130 11 F«b. Si. Tin l'«\avs 96.80 Gambier buyrs 10.80 Gambier Cube No. 1 15.60 Gambier Cube No. 2 nom. Pepper Black ordin. Spore 22.50 Pepper, (White fair) buyers 81.50 Nutmegs 11 10 to the lb.) nom. Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom. Mace (Banda) \\q Cloves (Amboina) nom. Bali Coffee
    130 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      26 11 HIGHEST QUALITY PORTLAND CEMENT "EAGLE BRAND "BORNEO" BRAND FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH Every barrel guaranteed up to British Standard Specification m first-class condition. THE SOLE IMPORTERS.
      26 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      130 11 De KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Agents at Singapore, The Shipsagency, Ltd, 2-3, Collyer Quay The undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. Mossei. Rioaw, Billitou, Batavia, Choiibon, Tcgal Pokaiongan, Semarang. Souiabaya, Boelolong, Auiponan, Makassar. Amboina, Saparoea* Amahoi, Talooti-bay, Banda, Geser, Kiauiana, Fakfak, Kokas, Wabai
      130 words
  • Page 11 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 11 Miscellaneous Column 1
      999 11 VESSELS IN PORT. Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Sea Belle F.M.S. yet 400 Ahraat Pahang 24-1 FM S l> ork IWincien Dut cru 6500 Cate Bengkalis, 31-1 Dut. Consul Dock H. 1./ekman Dut 146 Kaan T. Priok, 1M Dut. Consul Certain A B o H.I.J.M.S. Jap 8000
      999 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 11 Miscellaneous Column 2
      154 11 CLEARANCES. [Nationality liritisb if not specified.] i.'h n Emile, D;it. M;iiuii(»ot, Rhio Patani, Ger, Btolberg, Bangkok Boribat, Biain, Brarrer, Kelantan via jx»rtH Kish. Robactaon, B'nMaaia HiM. Nor, BalvoMen, C'lomboA r> u tta N^'i Moy, Dut. Mat. Bata Pahal Kinfa. Co\\ T. Ansoii via \H,n<. Lady Weld, Jones. .Mahnca aiul Muar
      154 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
    1483 12 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Feb. 23rd. lei ai si H. K. The Gorr., Bli Arthur Young, *!.< The Hon. Col. Becty., It. J. Wilkinson. ihe \ttorney-General, T. de M. L. Bradd* 11. rhe Col. Tn a»nn i W. I Midi. ll. Col. Engines i F. J. Pigott Dr. Gilniore
    1,483 words
  • Article
    S. C. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    217 12 «K\in^ t-> the rain there \'-.t- no pla\ yesterday. Tbe ties arranged i»i Fridaj will be played on Hondas a ranged t<>i Hondas will be playei oa Tuesday. Tlie following ii»'> will be played on >lo'id;i\ Pnol i>M«»n i'\n;>. Arniv 1. .Major S(anliur\ ami Lt.
    217 words
  • Article
    SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES.
    47 12 S\n kdav, r*BB. -Mm. Johnston's Pier. 2 l.'i and I "> p.m. Club Bungalow, 9*40 and .">-:»(> p.m. St \|>\\. Kill*.. I.".T il. Johnston's Pier. 10 and 11 a. in., '2:50 and B*Bo p.m. Club Hungalow. U i',o and 10*30 a.m., 11- lft, :i and r,-80 p.m.
    47 words
  • Article
    RAFFLES LIBRARY AND MUSEUM.
    1080 12 The annual report for the year 1911 has been issued. Among the paragraphs of general interest indicted hy Dr. Hani tsch are the following The number of works purchased during tlie year was 718, at a cost of 12,909.96', as against 801, at a cost of
    1,080 words
  • Article
    TENNIS AT MANILA.
    727 12 Tin iMiMsiir.D Doubles Champ ionhhip. To bave the doubles championship and thi" carnival oops held over until next year :nn\ then pl;ived oil. .is ;i<) \<>< :itcd l>\ Gaunt, the Singapore champion, or award the cup to Fanning and Gee, and conse< quentlj bave them retain their
    727 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      17 12 Rigaud's Bocool Extract isaii exact refrodsattion of this sweet yet powerful India perfume and is very popular.
      17 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      73 12 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy In Africa. Mr. Piet A. Tys, of Lelievlei. Orange River Colony, testitleH to the good qualities of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says 'We have used it several times for our children i and ourselves and expect to continue with it as we have found it excellent. We
      73 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      320 12 A GUARANTEED INCOMEfq^: £100 a year for life on attaining age 53 or a single ca h £1390-2-0 can be secured by a male a^e 25, for :Tn an annual of £31-16-0, (other ages m proportion.) Quotations for Annuity for all kinds, at am- o* m" > a ie, op
      320 words