The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 July 1916

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    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. CBN CENTS SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JULY 18. 1916. NO. 8,806
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    246 1 The Germans have lost their fondness for war maps, and have no wish to let the nation know the extent of their reverses m the Somme battle Page 5. They are also^getting nervous about their position m Belgium, and the removal of official papers from Ostend is
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    MOUSE DEER STORIES.
    1860 1 I The Mouse Deer is a small chrevotain I which is to be found m most Malaya n jungles, and anyone who wants to see what this tiny animal is like can go to the Raffles Museum. In Malayan fables the moose deer plays the part of
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      273 1 THIRD The Remainder of Messrs. KATZ BROS. I WEEK stock will be on sale from 1 Of 7 S4 7Ty/?D4V */ie 75t/i 1 I S4LE "SPECIAL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS." I WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW CO., LTD. ysf Wft^ POROSKNIT DRAWERS ri lIP WHITE NEGLIGE SHIRTS H J> rt II CIT bO
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      95 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Bargains at Whiteaway's— Page 1. To night's boxing contests at the Palladium Page 2. New programmes at the Harima and Gaiety—Page 2. Ghing Keng Lee's and Powell and Co.'s sales of property Page 2. The Dodge Brothers car Page 3. Notice under Alien Enemies Enactment Johore 1916— Page
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      108 1 THE WEEK. Toesdaj 18th. High Water- 0 67 a.m. M.M. outward mail expected. Boxing, Palladium, 8.30 p in. Wednesday 19th. High Water— o*29 a.m., 1-32 p.m. M.M. homeward mail expected. Thursdaj 20th High Water—l-! 8 a.m., 2-9 p.m. St. Magaret. Lodge Eastern Gate Installation. B. I, outward mail expected. Homeward
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    105 2 The German waiter," says an enthusiastic writer m the Woche, the weekly review published m Berlin, "is the pioneer of Germanism m other countries. For many decades he has been at work m all parte of the world, gaining valuable knowledge of other countries, their languages, manners, customs, and basinets.
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      585 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY. LIMITED. (Incorporated m Hongkong). v— 1 1 i i THE Chief Importers OF British Pianos FRENCH PIANOS Italian Pianos VICTORIA THEATRE the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee WILL PRESENT THE QUERIES And a Spectacular Musical Drama ENTITLED A LAY OF ANCIENT ROME IN AID OF The Star
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      429 2 BOXING! BOXING!! BOXING!!! GRAND NAVAL AND MILITARY CONTESTS To-night To-night COMMENCING 9 P.M. SHARP DOORS OPEN 8 P.M 50 SOUNDS OF BOXING 50 8 ROUND CONTESTS Gunner Price 11.7 versus Seaman Higgs 11.10 Gunner Tibbies 11.10 Private Attwell 11.6 6 ROUND CONTESTS Gunner Taylor 11.0 versus Private Nil ward 11.0
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      474 2 A SURE WINNER! TO-NIGHT TO N IGBT THE CINEMA CA d M \l BY-THE-SEA 8/ %J OFF PEACH Rh Tlgsr 5 See what we are offering you |To-Night as a result SECOND SHOW 9.15 P.M. SHAH k GREAT A(,»T ILA EXCLUSIVE FE^TUIIi. 5 "THE BIBLE OATH.' 5 Parts. A top
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      755 3 THE BUKIT TIIWAH RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED. ROTiaE is hereby given that the Diroctc r* a a y»- declared an lofieriiu Dividend of lo per •at on account of the year ending 31st December lfl€ payab'r to Shareholders on the Kexister on the 29th -July 19:6. \n.l Not cc is also
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      757 3 V For Sure and Quick Relief Take Dr. Cassell's Tablets. W II Dr. Cassell's Tablets curt' stomach pains and indigestion because I \m they strengthen the stomach, and the nerves that control the stomach. 9 You cannot have pain and indigestion when your stomach is strong B j H and
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      291 3 PARTOF WELL-FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET The spacious and separate upper storey (4 bedroomp) of well furnished villa, beautifully situated near town. Every convenience Stabling, garage, telephone. Board if required. Replies to GENUINE" co "Free Press 15-7 13 7 TO LET. A BACHELORS' HALL (Orange Grove Road). Beautifully situated, Gas, Tennis
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      322 3 TO LET Houses Nob. 7 8-a Ohanoery Lane. Apply tc GBIRG RERG LEE Co., Auctioneer 18-11 TO LET 11 Sandlands Tanjong Katong, Watei anfl Electric light laid on. Apply, METER BBOTHEEB. 6-1 oe TO LET Modem newly built Flats at The Ovoseeal neat the Sea View Hotel, Tanjong Katoag Electtic
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      96 3 i Dodge Brothers MOTOR CAR Before Dodge Brothers began the manufacture of their own car they had built the parts for half a million motor cars. Their experience, their knowledge of processes, materials and men come? from the most intimate contact with their business. Their supervision is direct and constant
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
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      BIRTH.
      15 4 Lui'.bock.— At the Maternity Hospital, the j wife ot F. Lcbbock, a son. I
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      MARRIAGE.
      45 4 PasbL*n<.don.— On Monday, 17th July, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, Reginald Gordon, sixth son of the late Mr and Mrs F. J. Paeh, of Notth Adelaide, Booth Australia, to Eva Ivy, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W. York Lanodon, of Perth, West Australia.
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    The Singapore Free Press. Tuesday, July 18, 1916,
    1089 4 The Singapore Free Press. Tuesday, July 18, 1916, Rare ifcall tie Prets the Feople'r rlf ht aalatala, o*awed by influence and onbribed fcj galaf Mar* patriot Truth her glorious pcacaptt 4i*Wa *UAsud t* Uylon. Loyalty and l*w. The news of yesterday and Sunday from the various fronts show a wider
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    1079 4 It is understood that business with Jeddah has been re opened. The attention of the authorities is drawn to the shocking state of Balestierrd, and the drains on either side of that road, both of which are m urgent need of repair. Gapt fi S Shepard, of the Straits Steamship
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    SULTAN OF PERAK'S GORONATION.
    36 4 From Our Own Corresporuisni Ipoh. July 1? Elaborate preparations are tain? mude for the coronation of the Sultan of Peruk fxed for September The festivities are expected to extend over several days
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    FRENCH CONSULAR TELEGRAMS.
    465 4 [By Courtesy of the uek< ("onhuiatej Paris, July 13. 7.50 pm Yesterday, oc the right bank of the Mease, the fighting continued very violently, and the Germans suffered enormous lof -eg. The Hri tish repulsed attacks m le J>ois de Maraet. and progressed m le Hois dee
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    CHINESE AND TAXATION.
    120 4 We hear that the Chinese Chamber of Commerce held a meeting on Saturday, tc which were invited the leading Chinese merchants, to consider the question of increased taxation or of an income tax The meeting was m favour of contributing to the war expenses but not m
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    BOXING.
    151 4 For this evening's show at the I 'alia dium a long list hae been arranged and the entertainment will begin at nine o'clock sharp m order to get through Tickets may be booked by telephone to day. The liet of events Las been published and it is only necessary
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    CHILDREN'S DAY FOR BELGIUM.
    36 4 The financial reeult of the successful Fete organised by Mrs Rupert ManMseh is that over 4400 hae been realised, at follows— Donations 1690 tickets 51 44 7 {Eidesbows 11,294.52; total 18,481 6'J
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      249 4 ALLENO CIGARS. BEG. DE ROTHSCHILD (LARGE) DELICIOSOS (SMALL) As supplied to the Sports Club, London. In boxes of 25's. lll&lll mIREINA VICTORIAS)!. UIUFDIIJL lUNIUS{^s^ F s E LA MINERVA DE RESZKE CIGARETTES In 50' s and 100's. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co, JOHN LITTLE'S (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). "SPECIAL" SEWING MACHINE NEW SHIPMENT
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    BRITISH DASH.
    889 5 HOW THE GERMANS WERE STAGGERED. The Victors Booty My Submarine Cable] K»uter't BerTice] July 16 General flaig at 5.45 Ogl that ncefl for heavy reciprocal .p,K-Y-^nt ttiere ia nothing important We continue to find large :.<-, of armament and other war,uauna- abandoned by the enemy m the O
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    SIGNS IN BELGIUM.
    170 5 GERMANS PREPARING TO LEAf B OSTEND. Kaiser m tbe Battle Sector. [By Submarine Cable] [Renter*! Bervice] Amsterdam, July 17. The Telegraaf reliably leant from the frontier that the Germane m western Belgium are most uneasy and are taking all torts of precautions. Official papers have been removed
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    OUR ALLIES' PART.
    205 5 French Surprised, but Reco? er. j Paris, July 16. The communique says that south of the Somme yesterday evening the Germans, under cover of fog, crept along the canal and violently attacked, and captured by surprise La Maisonette and Biaches, but we vigorously counterattacked and regained both,
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    OPERATIONS NEAR SUEZ.
    66 5 Eiemj Posts Raided. London, July 16. General Murray reports that two columns, operating from Tor and Abu Zeneima respectively on the Sinai shore of the Gulf of Suez, returned to their bases after successful raids on enemy posts m the peninsula. The columns covered sixty miles of
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    PLUCKY LITTLE PORTUGAL.
    48 5 Paris, July 16. L' Eclair publishes an interview with tbe Portuguese Premier stating that Portugal is ready to assist the Allies by sending troops to France or elsewhere whenever the Allies desire that course of events, Portugal's financial resources determining the number to be sent.
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    WAR SAVINGS WEEK.
    74 5 Mr Mtßenna Exhorts the Nation. London, July 17. At the opening of the National War- Savings Week, Mr Me Kenna m a letter points out that it coincides with the opening of the greatest military effort m British history, not a battle of a day or two
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    HONGKONG'S CONTRIBUTION.
    38 5 Hongkong, July 15. It is stated that at a conference of the Governor and the unofficial members of the Legislative and Executive Councils, it was agreed to recommend a direct war contribution to the Imperial Government.
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    RUSSIANS IN BAIBURT.
    167 5 IMPORTANT STRATEGIC CENTRE STORIED. i An Offensive near Riga. [Bj Submarine Cable] [Reater'a Service] Petrogtad, July 16.—- The Russians *aye stormed Baiburt, a most impertaat strategic point m Armenia. Petrograd, July 16. The communique •ays that the Russians on the right wing of the Riga fxont, supported
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    ITALIANS HEAVILY ENGAGED.
    55 5 Austrian Counter-Attacks Fail. London, July 16. The Italian communique reports heavy fighting at Posina, despite violent thunderstorms. We progressed south of Boreola and m the Boite Valley, where the enemy, strongly reinforced, made several ceunter attaoks which were driven off with heavy loss. An enemy counter attack
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    HOLLAND'S FOOD SUPPLY.
    24 5 Amsterdam, July 17. A meeting of delegates representing 150,000 organised workmen passed a resolution urging Government to supply and distribute foodstuffs.
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    MILITARY CONTROL IN INDIA.
    49 5 London, July 16* The Times says that side by side with a thorough reformation of the Indian system of military control there should be an emphatic reversion to the observance of statutes which enjoin that India must be governed by the Governor General -in -Council.
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    KING CONSTANTINE'S ESCAPE.
    46 5 Athens, July 15.— The fire at Tatoi is still raging. The Crown Prince's residence has been destroyed. The Queen escaped from the Royal Chateau carrying the Princess Catherine. The King remained to the last and escaped with great difficulty. Many soldiers are missing.
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    HASHISH IN EGYPT.
    45 5 Cairo, July 16. The Commander m Chief has issued a proclamation imposing a fine of a thousand pounds (Egyptian) or five years imprisonment, or both, for importing or attempting to import, or assisting m Egypt or elsewhere m the importation of, hashish.
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    GASBAG AT CONSTANTINOPLE.
    48 5 Amsterdam, July 16. A telegram from Constantinople says that a Schuette Lanz dirigible has arrived at Constantinople, causing great enthusiasm. FOOR STEAMERS SDNK. London. July 16. The steamers Silverton (British) and Ecclesia, Alto and Sylvia have been sunk. The crew of the Alto were saved.
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    U.S. JUDGESHIP.
    23 5 Washington, July 15. Justice Clark of Ohio has been nominated Supreme Court Judge m succession to Judge Hughes, the presidential candidate.
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    142 5 Lord Kitchener had several narrow escapes, and at least one was from death by drowning. When engaged m the survey of Palestine he got into difficulties when saving the life of Major Conder, the leader of the expedition, who had been carried away by a strong current while bathing. At
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    SINGAPORE WEDDING.
    332 5 PASH—LANGDON. The marriage was solemnised at St Andrew's Cathedral, yesterday, of Mr R G Pash, of the Singapore Oil Mills, Ltd., sixth son of the late Mr and Mrs F J Pasb, of North Adelaide, SA, and Miss Eva Ivy Langdon, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W
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    FRACAS ON A STEAMER.
    194 5 FREE FIGHT AMONGST CHINESE COOLIES The steamer Yacob arrived here early on Saturday morning, from Deli, with some 800 Chinese coolie passengers on board, bound for China. On Saturday morning, about 11 o'clock, a row occurred between these coolies and some Singapore cargo coolies, who were
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    COMING ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR.
    260 5 We understand from tbe Chairman of the Central Committee for National Patriotic Organisations that at the request of the Prime Minister and Mr Bonar Law they are again undertaking the task of arranging for meetings to be held throughout the Empire, as well as m
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    55 5 Since the passage of tbe hunting permit act on February 4, 1916, by the Philip- pine Legislature, 660 such permits have I been issued throughout tho Islands to date. These permits have brought m considerable revenue for at the rate of P2 each, according to the provision of the law,
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      187 5 ROBINSON <2b CO. FRESH SHIPMENT OF Fuller's Sweets Chocolates etc. Assorted Chocolates, Assorted Sweets, Chocolate Almonds, Peppermint Creams, Lily Creams, Peppermint Lumps, Walnut Toffee, Caramels, Cream Walnuts, Milk Chocolates, etc. Fancy Boxes of Chocolates, and Sweets and Chocolates. MACKINTOSH'S TOFFEE Walnut, Extra Cream, Russian, Treacle, Egg and Milk, Fig, m
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      774 6 u ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATE^ IN ENGLAND. FOR LONDON, ss. City of Bombay due about Aug. 14. Por particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALSSTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS. KONINKLMKE PAKETVA&SiT MAATSCHAf^M Incorporated In Holland, Roy?l Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2—3,
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      835 6 \l O« British India AND Apcar JLine (Companies Incorporated m England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. HOMEWARD (FOR EUROPE).
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      587 6 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE. Ftp CHINA, JAPAN CEYLOH SBi MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1916 1816 Andre Lebon July 8 I Athoß July 20 Atlactiqne Aog. 2 Oordillere Aug. 1 PolyDesien Aog 16 I Porthos Aug. 15 Athos Aug. 30 i A steamer Aug. 29 For all particulars apply to
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      556 6 N V X Z* JL B\i JAPAN MAR STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd (Incorporated m J&pac EUROPEAN LINE, A service is maintained between Yet--via port* to Marseilles, London. anderiSl contract with the Imperial Japanese Go» ment. The New Twin screw b 22 maintaining this service have been et>ed2 designed and constructed, and
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    SUBMARINE AGAINST ZEPPELIN.
    1077 7 New-born day had just began to shoulder back the mists that cloaked earth from the early Bunlight when a man clad m artificer's uniform walked to the edge of the jetty, stretched his arms, gave a mighty yawn, then dropping quickly down a ladder, stepped on board
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    GERMAN FUTURE SHIPPING.
    371 7 In view of the keen opposition to be expected when peace is declared, the German shipping Companies are amalgamating with a view to presenting as strong a front as possible to the enemy. For instance, at the general meeting of the Woermann Line at Hamburg it was
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    DESTROYERS.
    156 7 Night on the face of the deep, And iae great shells roar and whine, And our shattering blows strike fire Till the red flames, dancing and leaping higher, As a ruddy beacon chine. Now they are slipped from the leash, The lean, black hounds of the sea Grim stark
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    LORD HAWKE AND THE WEST INDIES.
    204 7 I The West Indian Club entertained Lord Havske at a delightfully informal luncheon when a silver salver was presented to him as a wedding gift, m recognition of many services rendered to West Indian cricket. Mr Lubbock was m the chair, and alluded to
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      256 7 SUPPLIES FOB Estates Mines Etc. Ant Fumigators and Sulphur Powder. *****&ita of Soda for killing out lalang. Asp mail's Varnish, Paints &c. i Cartridges. Nobel "sown loading with sporting Ballistite which holds more pigeonshooting records than any other powder. Cement "England" brand by The Ship Canal Portland Cement Co., Ltd.
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      544 7 BOILS BLOTCHES.! I A person suffering from erupdoas m the skin has much to I endure. It is not merely the discomfiture and irritation and painful 9 sensation, but life is made miserable by I 1/ depression of spirits. The Hver is torpid j a/P%*± J anc^ l le kidnos
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    THE "HAMPSHIRE'S" PART.
    570 8 Engineer Commander Arthur E Cossey, of the Hampshire, sent the following account of hie experiences m the naval battle to his sister, Mrs V S Woods, Retford, Notts, on the day before his ship, on which he lost his life, was sunk "Like the bad penny I've
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    CO-OPERATIVE CONGRESS AT LANCASTER.
    311 8 The Excess Profits Tax. About 1,600 delegates attended the annual Co operative Corgrese, which opened on Jnne 12 m the Town Hall, Lancaster. In his address as president, Mr William Gregory (Preston), alluding to the position of the movement m regard to income tax, remarked that
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      105 8 STEEL STRUCTURAL WORK We are m a position to give prompt delivery of all kinds of steel structural work including Buildings for Rubber Factories Smoke Sheds, Drying Sheds, Coolie Lines, Bungalows. Steel Bridges Designed and Estimates given. nitesrs DNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED. SINGAPORE BEWARE OF THE I ICY-COLD DRINK. OUR I
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      263 8 ARE YOU PUTTING YOUR BOY INTO THE NAVV I In any event you will need some money to give h im a stairt m life and there is probably no better and sure way of saving it than by one of our 44 Educati ona fl Endowments." I SUN LIFE
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    163 9 July 17, 1916. The following are the shares at to which changes are notified m Messrs Fraser and Co.'s yesterday's share list Buyers Sellerß Anglo Malay 10 0 12 0 Batang Malaka 8 0 8 6 Bukit Liutaog 3 10 0 4 2 6 Cicely prtf 18
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    EXCHANGE.
    59 9 (COBBBOTBD UP TO July 17J Bank 4 m/e 2-4 19 82 i, demand 2-4| Piir&U credits 8m a i 4» France demand Bank 826 Isdia 3 T. T. 174 i HodGiiOßQ, demand 12^ Yokohama, demand not Java, demand lssd BiHGdOE, demand 65| SovlßliaSß, Bank Baying $8.64 Bank of Ing
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    PRODUCE.
    141 9 July 17. Tin (buyers) 180.50 Gambles- 12.50 Gtambiei Cuba No. 1 20.00 Gtambier Cube No. 2 18.00 Ptppei Black ordin. Sport buyers 26.00 Pepper, (Wb'te fair) 85.00 Nutmegs (110 £o the lh 80.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) oom. Mace (Bands) 75.00 Cloves (Amboina) nom. Bali Coffee U% Black)
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      1300 9 Wab or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. J WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP m GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). &£AD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C. ocmpa*r b»s £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court
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      50 9 GAGGINO CO. Office, 20 Raffles Place Store, 25 Malacca Street Godown, Sambaw Street Lifeboat Yard, Tanjong Rhu We have always Life Boats, well fitted as per Government Regulation, Life Buoys, Life Belts, Rookets, Life Savers, etc. JUST RECEIVED FROM AMERICA Family Salt Beef 50 Kegs. Mens Salt Beef 50 Kegs.
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      80 9 NEXT MAILS DUE. From Europe.— Per M. M. outward Athoe expected to-day. From Chins.— Per P. O. homeward Nellore expected today. Per M.M. homeward Andre Lebon expected to day. LONDON MAILS DESPATCHED. Left, Due. Arrived June 2 8.1. Jnne 30 Jane 30 Jane 5 M.M. Juiy 5 July fi June
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      768 9 DAILY SHIPPING REPORT. Chimberof Commerce (to 1 1 a.m., Jiilj 17.) ARRIVALS. July 15. Batavier, Edendale, Kaku (Brit) Donggala, Indrogiri (Dafc). July 16.— Calypso, Poh Ann. Alma (Brit) Redan* (Siam). July 17.— (faorra, Ban Poh Guan, Glen fallocb, Kampar, Ipoh, Onlobaria, Medusa. Abbotsford. Selangor, Hong Wan (Brit) Alting, Singkel (Dut)
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    INDIAN WAR CABLES.
    614 10 The Somme Fighting. Allahabad, July 5. A Pioneer cable dated London, Brd July, says All correspondents at the front agree m praising the thoroughness of the Allies' preparations and the smooth working of their organisation. The Daily Sketch interviewed a wounded man who also took part m
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    238 10 In tbe District Court yesterday morning, before Mr Langham Carter, Poong Ah Loo, a Cantonese, was convicted of giving false evidence m a case before Mr C H 6 Clarke, second police court magistrate, and was sentenced, to nine months rigorous imprisonment. Wee Kirn, a wharf coolie, was convicted m
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    FRENCH RED CROSS FUND.
    391 10 Mont. J De Courtois begs to acknowledge with thanks the following additional subscriptions Already acknowledged 910.525 A Poutney 25 "Anzac" 50 L R Macphail 100 G Scth 50 S H Mohamed 50 Hon. Mr En Tong Sen, m lc, 'Selangor.) 2,000 Hon. Mr E G Broadrick
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    SUPREME COURT.
    123 10 In the matter of the petition of Sir John Anderson for the winding up of the firm Messrs Outhrie and Co., Ltd., which came before Mr Justice Earnshaw on Monday of last week, m the Supreme Court, and again yesterday morning, Mr M J Uprott for the petitioner
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    239 10 Marion, Malay police constable No 514,1 was charged m the second police court yesterday with attempted extortion of two cents from a Chinese fruit hawker m North Bridgerd, and further with assaulting the man. On the first charge accused was dhcbarped on the second he was convicted and sentenced to
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    119 10 The following are tha Handicaps for the Ist Day. Race No. 1. Loactdeer 11.4 Nollo 8.5 Black Satin 7.8 Welcome One 7,10 Milky Way 7.9 Rage No. 2. Jorrocks 9 Sein Shin 9 Dum Dam 8.10 Kitty 8.5 Oh la la 7.10 Race No. 3. Tongkah 11.4
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    KEPPEL GOLF CLUB.
    139 10 The July Medal (Bogey) was played on Saturday and Sunday last and was won by A P Cameron. The scores were A P Cameron 8 3up H T White 3 all square G A Chancy 12 3 down F Blackwell 6 4 down St. James* Cup. The
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    474 10 On Saturday a game of Rugby was played between two teams from tbe Navy and from the SC C. The latter could not muster a full fifteen but were helped out with Xavy assistance. The ground was too wet for any decent play but a good hour's scramble ensued which
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    115 10 The P and O Morea arrived m London on Saturday the 15th instant, and the Kashmir at Suez on 16th idem. Mariners are warned that only one of the three burners of the red light at Pan reef is burning. Owners and Masters of shipping are requested to
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    S.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    216 10 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Championship. Howe v Edwards, postponed. A Singles. Stout v Ruchwaldy. Unfinished. B Singles. Tinsley beat Cae sells, 6 2, 6 l. Jackson beat Todd, 6 l, I—6,1 6, 6 2. Hill v Hadden, postponed* C Singles. Croseley beat Urquhart, 6—4, 6 l. Leakey beat Bell,
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    RAUB GOLD RETURNS.
    45 10 Agents Derrick and Co. 'Four weeks ended July 15., I Bukit Roman— Stone crashed 6,605 1 tons; Gold obtained 798 ozs Average! per ton 2.453 dwts. Bukit Malacca. Stone crushed 4,600' tons Gold obtained 358 ozs; Average per ton 1.570 dwts. j
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    ROBBER AND TIN RETURNS.
    40 10 Agents Guthrie and Co. Langkon 21,000; aget 9,000 total 8 49,500; agst 26,500. Agents James Snodgrass. Jasin:— 18,012 Bekoh:— 31,445 Batang Malaka 24,779 Pelepah Valley:— 23,400 Clovelly: 7,631 Burma Development 2,487 Sigiuting 5^450 Kota Tinggi:— 11,190,'
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