The Straits Times, 15 April 1913

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.156 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. APRIL 15. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      265 1 i LAIRD 0' LOGAN Scotch Whisky. I1I 1 Established 1749. LATEST TYPES OF CYCLE-CARS tmn 8 H.P. TWIN CYLINDER ll^Hfl Complete with Lamps, Hood, •"*^"lM[ BB>^V Screen, Horn, Pump and i/i /f m% BiSV Tools. M W*t? <S0 Miles to the Gallon. I^hM&V*- 74 W|BBES^>5 50 Miles an Hour. -***>**.
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      230 1 ROBINSON CO. KYNOCH'S MOTOR CYCLES Model 1913 WITH ALL THE LATEST AND MOST UP-TO-DATE IMPROVEMENTS. SPECIFICATION. ENGINE single cylinder 4 H.P. JAP with CARBURETTOR Brown and Barlow's 1913 decompressor, internal valve lifter, large Universal with Handle-bar control, valves and adjustable tappets, both Mechanically operated, large efficient silencer. IGNITION Bosch high
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      3 1 DRINK Martell's Brandy.
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    THE MALAY STATES.
    745 2 r SUGGESTIVE LESSONS OF PAST AND FUTURE. Prosperity on Every Hand. Says tho London and China Express to hand by the last mail We reviewed in these columns some little time ago an illustrated guide to the above States, issued by their Information Agency in London, and
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    EDUCATED HORSES.
    286 2 Savants Discuss Their Ability to Work Out Sums. A discussion of a peculiarly interesting character took place at a recent meeting of the French Philosophical Society. This society has greatly interested itself in the educated horses of 'lberfeld." The animals are the property of M. Krall, and he
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      485 2 X For the Skin "'HAZELINE' Snow" The ideal application for that objectionable greasy or shiny state of the complexion for which |*>\vi]ers are usually employed. H \/n ini- Sncjw," unlike |k>w(!«.ts, contains nothing to clog the pores ol th<- >kin. On lhe contrary, it acts as a S cleanser, and
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      29 2 A little drop, not much, was the reply of a Russian tailor living in the East End when asked at the Alien Emigration Board whether be could speak English.
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      556 2 PARISIAN CONFECTIONERY (CORNER, ORCHARD ROAD). FRESH BREAD and ROLLS EVERY DAY. Wedding, Fruit, Sponge, Marzipan Cakes, ate Vanilla, almond, Chocolate, Napoleon Tarts, «tc Orders for all kinds of cakes will be promptly executed. 80 8 19 4 It Is really remarkable that no one seems to have been struck by
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      214 2 SOMETHING GOOD IN DIAMONDS May now be seen at our Show-rooms. A HUGE SINGLE 60-CARAT DIAMOND believed to be the largest yet shown in Singapore, AND LOOSE DIAMONDS IN PAIRS From 2 to 26 Carats To ornament various articles of Jewellery. BLUE-WHITE CRYSTAL-WHITE DIAMONDS AT ISMAIL RAHEEM Bras Basah Road.
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    A Noted Australian.
    634 3 PAYS A VISIT TO HIS NATIVE LONDON. A Leader of Labourism. Mr. W. A. Holman, tbe Attorney-General and Associate-Premier of New South Wales, is at present in London on a short visit. A prominent figure at the local Bar, Mr. Holman was a founder of the Australian
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    CURIOUS LEGAL STORIES.
    333 3 Judge Who Saw a Suicide in Law Court. Several good legal stories were told in Middle Temple Hal), when Mr. John Sankey, K.C., gave an address on Liability of Masters for Accidents to their Workmen." The lecturer, referring to the Workmen's Compensation Act, said that he was
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    Bowel Complaint in Children.
    50 3 During tbe gammer months children are subject to disorders of the bowels and should receive the most careful attention. As soon as any unnatural looseness of the bowels is noticed Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be given. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      379 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD UP YOUR HEALTH with ESSENCE OR FLUID EXTRACT OF RED JAMAICA t i Mft i» J^ Pronounced by the HICHE8T MEDIOl AUTWCRITIFS the most *J2£?» TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE
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      437 3 NURSE RAE RECOMMENDS THE CUTICUIiyEMEDIES For Skin Troubles. Her Hands Rough and Itching. Had to Wear Gloves Night and Day. Could Not Take Cases. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. A Complete Cure. "It is now more thmn twelve month* since the skin on my hamls became ruugh and filching. I
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      120 3 HIGH I UL^.. LOW 131 Armstrong WORLDS SIMPLEST WRITING MACHINE ONLY TB to be sold below above price. Write at once lor particulars of this special offer. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., PAB DEPT., ■^■MHmVhIhM SINGAPORE. BUBaBHi^ T. NAGAI CO. JAPANESE Fine Art Curios and Porcelain (ANTIQUE AND MODERN). All orders
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      615 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. BTEAM NAVIGATION CB. FOR OHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN POBTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for Ohlaa Coast, Persia* Gulf, OoaMneatal and Amurieaa Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore oa or about:— MAIL LINES 1918 Boms-ord {for Ifropt). from Singapore
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      616 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N7YJL JAPAN WAIL STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining tbis servioe have been specially designed and oonstruoted, and are fitted with all
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      729 4 STEAMER BAILIHB3. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Benerah, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelaaaw, Takbai, Bangaara, Telupia, Panarai, Patani, Siagora, Laooa, Kohsamui, Bandon, l.aagsnaa, Taku, Ohunpon, Kohlak and Bangkok, Due Dapartuf*. a. a. YUGALA April 16. ••.a. ASDANG April 91 April 93. •a... REDANQ April 93 April
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      501 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD MBITHEt. "HIM Combined Bervloa. The rteamroa of these Companies maintain a regular servioe betweea Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched tortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavea direct, calling at
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      563 4 STEAMER SAILING N. D. L orddautscher Liojd, Brtnti IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE The fast and well-known mail steamers oi this Company sail fortnightly from Brume* Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vena) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colour, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Siian«lj»
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      1414 5 J E A T !Z V Motor Tyres. Hoo^laildt «Sc Co*9 SOLE AGENTS. BOARD AHD LODEIN6, SILVERBANK. ORCHARD ROAD. English Home, vacancy, single room. Telephone 628. 14 80-4 BOARO AHD L0061N6 WANTED. Price not exceeding 190. Letters to Box No. 316, Straits Times. 14-4 15-4 Y. M. C. A. HOUBE.
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      524 5 NOTICES. NOTICE. The firm of Hawes and Hawes is hereby dissolved by mutual consent as from the Ist of April, 1918. M. A. HAWES, E. MONTAGUE HAWES. 12-4 IM NOTICE. I beg to infoim the Public that I am dealing in Chinese Fine Art Curios and Ancient Porcelain at No.
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      403 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. LEDGER CLERK WANTED. Wanted, Ledger Clerk. Apply with testimonials, No. 40, The Arcade. 18-4 17 4 HORSE FOR SALE. Fcr Hi\e, a white, g^od, sound, utrortg horse. Price moderate. Apply Gaggino Co. 164 17-4 CAMERA WANTED. Wanted, Half -plate Camera and accessories oheap for cash. Apply stating lowest
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      379 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION WANTED, By Chinesa YOUNG MAN (i 7) in any country. Nine years' ezperienoe in General Offioe Work, also Bookkeeping aud Typewriting (Oliver, Empire and I'nderwood Machines). Exct 11. -nt references. Willing to worktop probation. Reasonable terms accepted to start witb. Apply Efficient, c/o Straits Times. l«-4 16-4
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      397 6 I ,ANCASTERS FOR GOOD Shave AND GOOD ELECTRIC Face MASSAGE. NO EXTRA. 878 «M-1« THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. {Establißhed 1883) MANUFACTURERS OF PURE ROPE SBTRAND CABLE LAID 4 STRAND 1/3- to 12* 6* to 10* 8* to 10" PrioM, Samploe and full particulars will be forwarded on application to
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      113 6 PETROLEUM WOOD PRESERVATIVE MADE FROM PREPARED PETROLEUM RESIDUE. 49 Per 4-gaiion tin £^P <^ B t. o. b. or f. o. r. Singapore THE CHEAPEST AND MOST EFFICIENT WOOD-PRESERVATIVE ON THE MARKET. The ASIATIC PETROLEUM COMPANY. (Straits Settlements), LIMITED, Winchester House, SINGAPORE. i INCREASE YOUR FLOW OF LATEX. Use SULPHATE
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      240 6 STAMFORD HOUSE. (Formerly Raffles Lodge) Brag Basah Road. Private Hotel. UNDER ENTIRELY NEW MANAGEMENT. Ideal House for Families. Centrally Situated. FORTY COMFORTABLE ROOMS. Electric Light and Call Bells throughout. Billiard Table for Residents only. DAILY OR MONTHLY TERMS 26.2 b On application to THE MMMER. PATRONIZED V ROYALTY Manufacturing Jeweller
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    150 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, April 15. High Water, :U1 a.m., 7.18 p.m. Royal JohorcTin Mining Co. mooting, Huttcnbach's, noon. Court Cards, Victoria Theatre, 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. High Water, 5.4 a.m., 8.19 p.m. Thursday, April 17. High Water, 7.0 a.m., 8.54 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail due.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    184 7 Daily (Excipt Sunday) By Traim. Federated Malay States, Malacca and Penang 0 pm Gcmas, Tsimpin, Malacca, Seremban, Port Dicknon, Port Swottenham anj Kuala Lumpur 0 am To -DAT. Malacca and Muar Lady Weld 8 pm 1'. Dickwon and Port Swittonliam Sappho 3 pm Batu Pahat Aim; Hin
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    163 7 The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Aasaye left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, and may be expected to arrive here on Thursday morning. April 17. The P. and O. outward mail steamer China left Colombo at 10.80 a.m. on Sunday. April 1:(, and
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    517 7 Latest Arrivals. Amlit -rst. Hrit. str. 185 tons, Capt Scott, April 15. From lia^m. April 18. (i.e. and d.p. Hcn^ .)im) Son". For Hawaii, April 17. Hds. Atlauti.|U. Kch. str. H'ol tons, Captain Lindin. April 14. From Yokohama. Mar 10. (i.e. an. l p. M. M. Co. Left
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    97 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAOAR. East Wharf Basin lone. Natuna, Nam Yong. W. Sbction No. l...Bintang, Tokai Main. Japara. Shekrs Whabf Nil. Main W. Sbct. No. 2.. .Castor, Seang Choon. 8...Havildai. 4.. .Nil. 6 ..CUiengmai. 0...Hyuialaya, Cliowfa, Idomeneas. New
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    272 7 Arrivals. Per str. Baud, April 14. From Palembaug Mes«r». B. <le Vries, E. Gentles. Per str. Ayuthia, April 14. From Penang via ports: Messrs. McCall, Fcrguoon, Goble. Per str. Alma, April 14. From P. Swettenham: T. Stewart. Per str. Y'ugala, April 14. From Bangkok Miss Blount, Misses
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      EXCHANGE
      107 7 Singapore. April 15, 1018 3. On London Bank 4 m/s Demand Private S m/s 8 m/s On Girm.'ny Bank d/d Private 8 m/s 2/4A 2/4^ 2/41 2/4J3 2881 242$ On France Bank d/d Private 8 m/s 204 200 On India Bank T. T. Private 80 d/s On HoNQKONO...Bank d/d
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      PRODUCE.
      166 7 Sinoapoki, AritiL 15, lttlB Oambior buyers I 7.10 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 18 00 Copra Sundried )aO0 do Mixed 12 50 Pepper, Black buyers 17 50 do White 6% buyers 81 60 Sago Flour Sarawak 8 65 do Brunei No. 1 nom. Pearl Sago 4 80 Coffee Bali
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    TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
    9 7 Singapore, April 15, Twelve noon.
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    MINING.
    164 7 I? 8 6 "a Buyers. Sellers Value 10 10 Ampang 9.00 9.50 10 10 Belat Tin 8.80 8.80 10 10 Bruang 2.76 8.00 10 10 Kanaboi 2.20 2.40 10 10 Kainpar par 10 10 Kinta Association 18.50 14.60 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.17.6 2.3.7* £J £1 Lahat Mines 1.3.0
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    RUBBER.
    593 7 f 8 6 1 Buyers. Sellers. V alue fi 2/- Allagar 2/6 2/11 £1 I Anglo Java 7/1* 8/1* 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 12/- 12/10* II- 2/- Batang Malaka 2/5 2/10 Cl £1 Batu Tiga 8.12.6 4.0.0 £1 £1 Bokit Kajang 2.13.6 2.18.1* £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 4.10.0 5.0.0 norn
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    GENERAL.
    106 7 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 19/- 1.0.0 El £1 Prof. 1.8 0 1.6.6 r/0 7/6 Electric T'ways 2/8 8/ 10 10 Fraser Neave 51.00 62.00 LOO Howarth Erskine 45.00 63.C0 LOO 7% Prof. 95.0 C 100.00 LOO 100 Katz Bro, Def. 120.00 180.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 28.50 27.50
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    DEBENTURES.
    40 7 Bayers Sellers United Engineers 6% •1,284,500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £860,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 nom. Bayen SeilCH Spore Municipal 4J% of 1007 1,1,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4J% of 1900 11,000,000 10% pa Spore Municipal 4% 1602,900 pa*
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      211 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. April 18.— At The Central Police Station, South Bridge 1 M.. unserviceable police stores, etc., at 2.30. April 19. At No. 4, Owen Road, household furniture etc., at 8. April 19.— At St. Lonin No. 2, Wilkie Koad, furniture etc., at 1.30. ChitiK Keng Lee
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      135 7 HAVE YOU TRIED Sweet Chesnut Sliced Plug? SOLD EVERYWHERE. BY APPOINTMENT fSil*3} TO H.M. THE KING. ContMMton to THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. THE FACT THAT MILKMAID MILK HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOB USB IN THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN THE
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      75 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. To-nlght'a Feature! THE TENDER-HEARTED BOY Bograph. Biograph humanity shines throughout ibis film. The batcher's boy was tender-hearted, too tender. hearted for this World. His kindness got him into trouble, and at one time things looked blaok. Bat it all came right in the end.
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    The Straits Times. TUESDAY, APRIL 15. PARTING WITH CAPITAL.
    1164 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, APRIL 15. PARTING WITH CAPITAL. Germany is remarkable for extreme patriotism, and it is strange to find this great quality so strong in a union of independent states. Although there may be truth in a report that German property is being sent to Switzerland to escape
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    16 8 There is report of a tailless white elephant having been discovered in Monthon Chum p<>ii, Siam.
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    17 8 The Batavia Nicuwsbiad learns that before long a European diamond cutting factory will be established in Batavia.
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    23 8 The Jendarata Rubber Co. is paying 10 per cent, and cairying forward enough to pay about 13 per cent, says the Bangkok Times.
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    26 8 There was a landslip at Probolingo, Java, about the beginning of this month which resulted in the collapse of live houses. Two natives were buried alive.
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    36 8 The expression may not be new, but an Indian paper talks neatly of a late official who had no taste for the trivial socialities of life, the returning of card for card and cutlet for cutlet."
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    38 8 The International Banking Corporation is paying a dividend at the rate of 2J per cent, for the half year ended December 81, 1912, and gold J69,000 is carried forward, ufakiug the undivided profit aud loss account gold 1627,775.
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    43 8 An article by Captain Beeman in the April Number of the Pall Mall Magazine gives a vividly realistic description of a battle in the air in 19°20. It is designed as a warning against the apathy of Britain in regard to military aviation.
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    44 8 Lee Ah Cboo, son of the Penang Towkay, Tan Kang Hock, who owns Ban Hock Heng estate, has been found dead on the estate. It is alleged he was assaulted by a Chinese coolie now under arrest. Ban Hock Heng adjoins the Chersonese estate.
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    51 8 An interesting item in the cargo arriving at Bangkok by the Pangan on April 5 was a hydroplane consigned to the Siam Import Co. The first of its kind to be consigned to Bangkok measures 22 feet 6 inches and is said to be able to manage 33 miles an
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    41 8 In the Budget debate the Lieut.-Governor of Bengal referred to gambling on racecourses, and said he hoped legislation as to the reform coming from the stewards of the Rangoon Club would be unnecessary. Respecting lotteries he had been considering remedial steps.
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    48 8 Through the kind courtesy of Mr. M. Pereira, of Orcbaid Road, a room has been put at the disposal of tho members of the V.W.C.A. The Tuesday afternoon bible class will be held there and the room will be open each afternoon from 4 to 6.30, Sundays excepted.
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    42 8 Mr. Lampard stated at the Golden Hope Rubber estates meeting in London, on April 2, that after reviewing the rubber position he had not the slightest uneasiness or nervousness regarding the future of plantation rubber for companies properly capitalised, managed, and run.
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    52 8 The opening ceremony in connection with the unveiling of the bust of the late King r- dward, which has been erected in front of the Kuala Lumpur Government offices, will take place tomorrow, at 5.30 p.m. The Resident will make a short speech and then ask Lady Brockman to unveil
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    55 8 Mr. G. M. Neave, Madumane estate, Kitulgala, was set upon by two coolies on the 2nd inst., on his estate and stabbed by one of them. The coolies are both Sinhalese men and one of them was employed on the estate. So far Mr. Neave's condition is very satisfactory and
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    65 8 Messrs. Whittall and Co., Klang, advise that they have received a telegram from the Secretaries of the Sungei Choh Rubber Estate Co., Ltd., to the effect that at the annual meeting to be held on April 2:1, the directors will recommend a final dividend of 21 per cent., that £750
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    115 8 In the April issue of the Pall Mall Magazine, a most admirable number by the way, Mr. T. P. O'Connor tells an interesting story of how Sir W. H. Lever first went into soap as follows: '"I thought I would go into soap.' He thought of going into soap, just
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    112 8 The Amateur Drawing Association, which is becomiug a real force in the life of the young Straits born Chinese in Singapore, has hod its hands strengthened considerably by the fact that the following gontleiuea have allied themselves in various media with its objects: Patron, the Chinese ConsulGeneral hon. president, Dr.
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    135 8 Referring to the report on the cost of living in Hongkong by Mr. Carleton, the U.S. Consul-General, the N.-C. Daily News remarks Figures relating to Shanghai would be very interesting, bat without them it i» safe to say that all the factors mentioned as contributing to the increased cost of
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    417 8 Mr. Dykes is shortly retiring from tho X.M.S. Agency in London, says tho Malay Mail. Mr. H. A. Wickham is shortly returning to England, but intends visiting Ceylon next winter. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Rutledgo havo left Ipoh en route to America for a tour of
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    Retirement of Bank Manager.
    189 8 A private telegram from London to Colombo announces the retirement of Mr. James Campbell, the general manager of the Mercantile Bank, and the appointment in his place of Mr. Percy Mould. Mr. James Stewart has been made London manager. Mr. Campbell took over the charge of
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    The Court Cards.
    371 8 The fact that ono may have heard the song before, perhaps only a ui^ht or two ago, doesn't seem to matter if it's sun^ by the Court Cards then it's sure to be' worih hearing again. That seems to be the general verdict upon this clever bund
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      277 8 (Extract from the "BYSTANDER," sth March, 1913). THE ÜBIQUITOUS BOLUNGER. \t the banquet which was held at the Connaught Rooms on February 26th, in connection with the Royal Masonic Ben -volent Institution, and where about nine hundred people were present, Bollinger 1906 vintage was one of two wines used, whilst
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      200 8 SOMETHING TO DELIGHT THE HEARTS OF SCOTSMEN IN A Pretty Scenic Picture entitled A TRIP THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND EXCELLENT LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY Study in Diplomacy. A farcical comedy in two parts from Monsieur Le Directear played by M. Prince. Nick Winter and The ftoo of Clubs Bang
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    KING'S LUCKY ESCAPE
    260 9 REMARKABLE COOLNESS OF THE MONARCH. Saves Himself by Horsemanship Rid IB S TlLIORAM. London, April 14. A Madrid message says tbc King s assailant dashed at the King from tho croud and seized the bridle with his left hand, while with his right he pulled out a
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    American Failure.
    70 9 BANKRUPTCY OF GREAT RUBBER IMPORTERS. Liabilities Five Million Dollars. Reuteh's Tnf.tr.!, London, April 14. A New York message says the New York Commercial Company, large rubber importers, I have filed a petition in bankruptcy with liabilities of five million dollars (gold) and no assets. It is explained, however,
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    BELGIAN STRIKERS.
    58 9 Public Services Work Fairly Well. KlUTIB's TlLIOBAH. London, April 14. A Brus<w>ls message says the public services •re uniting normally. One third of the worker* ill the yrrat industries have struck. The coal mines are almost completely stopped and there in partial stoppage of the metal industry. Number*
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    PIERPONT MORGAN FUNERAL.
    61 9 RlCTlE's TlLBORAM. London, April 14. A Now York message says Mr. l'ierpont M i in Las been buried at the Morgan mausoleum at Hartford. The coffin was covered with tive thousand red roues. The funeral service at St. George's, New York, was crowded by a most notable
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    DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT.
    36 9 Kll TEH'S TlLIQBAM. I i. luii. April 14. The DucIusm of Connaught is gaining strength, but it is understood that aho does Dot acoiupauy the Duke to Canala when Lo returns in May.
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    BRITISH AIR STATIONS.
    19 9 RlCTH S TlLBOKAH. London, April 14 The Admiralty lias established air stations at Harwich and Yarmouth.
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    TITANIC VICTIMS WEALTH.
    25 9 Kbctik's Tbuoram. London, April 14. Tie (state of Colonel Antor who was drowned in tie Titantic disaster is vahu\l at 17,443,339 (gold).
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    LADY CIIFFORD.
    22 9 K«f ih's mMM London, April 14. l.udy ClilTord has arrived in England. She is -till very weak lut is convalescent.
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    HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR COOLIES.
    342 9 Important Decision in the Ipoh Court. (From Oor Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, April 14. Mr. Justice Woodward gave judgment on Saturday in a case in which the Deputy Public Prosecutor applied to his lordship to reverse an order of the magistrate at Ipoh, discharging Chin Vi Vat,
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    Lancaster's.
    304 9 Having one's hair cut is at the best of times a none too comfortable operation, so anything that alleviates the displeasure of the process should be welcomed in Singapore. The new premises just opened by Mr. Lancaster in the Hotel de r Kun i». buildings meet every wish in
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    Singapore Land Office.
    261 9 From the annual report on the Singapore Land Office for the year 1912, prepared by Mr. J. Lornie, it is gathered that the land rents, amounting to (109,574, included cer tain arrears on account of land taken up during the rubber boom and finally paid for during
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    Raffles Institution.
    34 9 We understand tbe following scholarships for 1913 at li.illl s Institution bare bot-n awarded Tan Jiak C'huan tclwlaiship- K. 11. Koek. Tan Jiak Kirn scholarobips Kho Leau Anu mi 11. K. Stubls.
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    Ayer Panas Estate.
    684 9 PROPERTY IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION. Sixteen Per Cent. Dividend. j The directors of tbe Ayer Panas Rubber Estate, Ltd., report for the year ended 3 January 31 last, being the third year of the company's operations I The profit for the year is 9113,788.78 to which has to
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    The Hotel Van Wijk Case.
    104 9 In the District Court, this morning, Gus- t tav S'emeis, the principal figure in what is t now generally known as the Hotel Van Wijk < case, was once again brought up on the charge of criminal breach of trust in which a sum of
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    98 9 The World has good authority for stating i that Lord Alverstone, the Lord Chief Justice, I has alieady sent in his resignation. His ill 1 health now is such that there is no likelihood i of his taking his seat again, despite the fact I that a Chief Justice can,
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    How England Won.
    1328 9 THE GREAT RUGBY MATCH AT TWICKENHAM. 40,000 Spectators See A Desperate Game. Astral thus describes in The Daily News and Leader the great Rugby match at Twickenham in which England gained a three-point victory over Scotland, on March 15: There is no greater honour in the Rugby
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    CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY.
    535 9 Causes of Decrease of tbe Net Profits. The annual meeting of shareholders in the China- Borneo Company, Ltd., was held at Hongkong, on April 3, when Mr. J. W. C. liuuu.ir presided. Others present included Sir I.ml Chater, Messrs. A. U, Griffin, H. W. Kennett, A. O. Lang
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    New Tin Flotation.
    286 9 The prospectus has been issued of the Jbenderiang Valley Tin Drcdying Company, brmed more particularly for the purpose of icquiring subleases over, and working the ,in bearing lands in tbe Chendcriang Valley, Vrak, belonging to Mr. Malcolm Duncan md Mrs. O. M. Donald, and having an area
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    THE TURKISH WAR.
    140 9 POSITION OF THE SERVIANS AT SCUTARI. Differences Between Bulgaria and Greece. RlDTBR's TELKGRAM. London, April 14. Servia, while agreeing to suspend attacks on Scutari, insists tbat the Turkish Harrison must cease hostilities, otherwise the Servians will resume lighting. Consequently the Turkish Government has ordered the commander at
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    LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
    39 9 The East Asiatic Company's Daily Report. The market in London yesterday was again depressed. The closing prices were Hard Fine Para Spot 8/3J •i ti ii Forward 3/3J First latex crepe, delivery next throe months 8/2J
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    LATE SIR CLEMENT HILL.
    37 9 Kauiia's Tblioram, London, April 14. A memorial service for Sir Clement Hill took place at St. Margaret's, Westminster. Many Africans, and members of the Houses of Lords and Commons, and prominent persons attended.
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    THE POPES HEALTH.
    24 9 Das Ostasiatischi Lloyd Thlboram. Berlin, April 14 The Pope's condition is worse. He is now suffering with inflammation of the lungs.
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    THE KAISER.
    32 9 Der Ostasiatische Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, April 14. The Kaiser will be a passcngor on the Hamburg-American liner Imperator, when she makes an inaugural trip to Las Palmas on April 30.
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    Free Fight on the River.
    304 9 The third court this morning presented an appearance closely resembling that of a particularly untidy lumber room. There were sticks and poles, curry grinders and oars, a hammer or two and a miscellaneous collection of bottles and pails. Inspector Thrale, of the Marine station, supplied
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    Fostering the Unfit.
    136 9 Writing of the problem of the employment of boys, in the April issue of the Pall Mall Magazine, Mr. Manners Howe says: "Have you ever thought of it in its relation to our future— this great host of little workers, each striving for some tiny wage upon
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    Langkat Sumatra Rubber.
    2866 10 PLANTING PROGRAMME NEARLY COMPLETE. Largely Increased Output. The fifth annual ordinary general meeting of the Langkat Sumatra Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on March 18, at the offices of the company, 59, Eastcbcap, E.C., Mr. K. Copeman (the Chairman) presiding. The Chairman said If you will turn
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    THE SPRING MEETING.
    520 10 Notes on To -Day's Training at the Race-Course. The training at the racecourse is now in full swing. The work done this morning was, generally speaking, confined to fair working gallops singly, or in couples occasionally. Preopal was among the first out. He was started at about
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    Newspaper Press Directory.
    168 10 We have received from Messrs. C. Mitchell and Co., of Snow Hill, London, a copy of the 1913 edition of the Newspaper Press Directory. This is the sixty-eighth annual issue of this well known book of reference and is as useful as any of its predecessors. It
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      329 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to Hygiene's letter in your issue of the 10th inst., I think it well, in fairness to Katong landlords, to state that there is at any rate no widespread plague of flies such as appeared a year ago
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    The Turkish War.
    406 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— lt is not for me to opine about the action of the Great Powers, but the man in the street may be pardoned for forming his own views on any question of the day. The Turkish war, which has
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    MARCH RUBBER RETURNS.
    54 10 Sua Manggis.-3,478 lbs. Amherst.— l,Bso lbs. A1ma.— 4,300 lbs. Bukit T0h.— 2,800 lbs. Shanghai Klebang.— 2,6oo lbs. Samagaga. 1,708 lbs. Kapoyang.— l,967 lbs. Permata.— 2,Bso lbs. Anglo Java.— 15,835 lbs. Ziangbe.— s,ooo lbs. Chempedak. -4.000 lbs. Padang.— 9,3oo lbs. Karan.— 4,3lB lbs. Langkon North Borneo. 5,200 lbs
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    National Union Club.
    188 10 The seventh anniversary ball of the National Union Club was held on Saturday last at the Club House, 11 Racecourse Road, about 40 guests being present. After the healths of the King and the Queen and the Royal Family had been drunk, the chairman, Mr. N. Maniat,
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    Pataling Rubber.
    1328 10 DIVIDEND RECORD OF THE COMPANY. Encouraging Outlook. The tenth annual general meeting of the Pataling Rubber Estates Syndicate, Ltd., was held on March 18, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford-court, Cannonstreet, Ki'., Mr. James Lloyd Anstruther (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, The report
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    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    108 10 The Pioneer's London correspondent wired on April 5 :—ln: In the Amateur Rackets Championship (challenger round) Foster beat Leatham, 310. In the post rifle match between the public services of Hongkong, Shanghai and Singapore, Hongkong did rather badly, their average being only about 75, against the Shanghai team's
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    Lawn Tennis.
    203 10 5.C.C. Tournament. The following ties were played yesterday A Singles. Mugliston scr. beat Moding owe 3, 2—6,2 6, 6—2, 6—l. B Singles. Braddell owe 15.2, beat Chancy scr. 6—3, 6—l. C. SINOLBS. Utermark owe 8 v. Anyon scr. unfinished. Nikc'omiis' Handicap. Leggatt owe 2, boat Feindel scr. 6—2,
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    Union Insurance Society of Canton.
    266 10 The report of tho Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., for presentation at the fortieth ordinary meeting to be held at the society's offices, Hongkong, on April 16, is as follows: 1911 account. After payment of the interim dividend of (30 per share and the
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    56 10 Mr. Hilgers, an aviator who had made several unsuccessful attempts to fly in Sourabaya, at last succeeded on the afternoon of March 31, says a telegram to Hot Nieuwg van den Dag. He attained a height of about 400 meters and about twelve minutes in the air, after which he
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    HONGKONG STEAMER PIRATED.
    1426 11 Two Sailors killed And Many Passengers Wounded. The steamer Tai On (Capt. Holmes), a boat of 438 tons owned by the Yik On Stnamship Company, left the wharf in Hongkong at 7 o'clock on the night of April 2 with a large number of passengers for the
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    WOUNDS AND PENSIONS.
    593 11 Out-of-the-Way Facts From The Army Estimates. There are many curious points in the new army estimates which in the mass of figures escape the public purview. For instance, take the half-pay of tbe field-marshals, who always remain on the active list. It is fixed at the rate
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    85 11 Mr. H. Scblichting has resigned from the chairmanship of the Hankow German Municipal Council on account of ill-health. Mr. H. Schlichting has held the chair since 1906, and the rapid and favourable progress of the German Concession, tbe Hankow Daily News says, is to a large extent due to his
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      145 11 GARRICK CIGARETTE. SOLD BY ROBINSON CO., JOHN LITTLE CO., KATZ BROS., LTD. Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER ST. GEORGE'S DAY Wednesday, the 23rd instant. JLJ jHk^^ICJI JN^Gr Dinner Music by the Parisian Trio. SEA VIEW HOTEL. SPECIAL DINNER AND FANCY DRESS BALL Saturday, May 1O, LAST DAY OF RACES. Dinner on
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    Butter-Week.
    1130 12 DESCRIPTION OF A RUSSIAN FESTIVAL. The Eating of Bleenyee. Everything connected with Russia's social and political life has a peculiar attraction for (englishmen, and an article contributed by Joan d'Auvergne to Chambers's .Journal on the meaning of Butter-week in Moscow (or Maslyanectsa, as it is called in Russia) will
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    IN A ZEPPELIN.
    910 12 A Trip from Dusseldorf to Berlin. In tbe "World's Work" for March a pas senger gives an interesting description of an air trip from Dusseldorf to Berlin in the Zeppelin airship Viktoria Luise. The start was made at 4.30 in tbe morning, and the journey is thus
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    Britain's Gas Concerns.
    113 12 A Parliamentary return shows that in 1911 2 there were 312 gas undertakings in the United Kingdom belonging to local authorities. The amount of loan and capitalised value of annuities authorised was £47,697,902, and the amount borrowed £43,108,248. The year's receipts totalled £11,184,000, and the expenses £8,101,944.
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    53 12 A correspondent of Notes and Queries asks what is the origin of the term nut," and suggests it is possible Parolles was the first nut." Lafeu remarks of him There can be no kernel in this light nut the soul of this man is his clothes." All's Well that Ends
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    SMILELESS FACES.
    761 12 Some Graces Killed by the Rush of Life. Mr. Dan Crawford, who baa spent 23 years in Central Africa, and is now in London, gave to a Standard representative his impressions of London after so great an interval. Londoners, be says, are tbe worst judges of London." Mr.
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    SURGEONS DISILLUSIONED.
    244 12 Operations and the Cure of Criminals. A blow has been dealt at the theory that criminals may be cured by a surgical operation by the relapse into ime of Edward E. Urimmell, a forger and master thief." Orimmell, who is 35 years old, came of a respectable Buffalo
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    76 12 An amusing incident has taken place on the Swiss Italian frontier, near Lugano, where a great deal of petty smuggling goes on. An Italian woman who had been paying a visit across the frontier, the Mail says, took the opportunity to buy an alarm clock, which she concealed beneath her
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    Passengers Overseas.
    416 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list
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    149 12 The following is supplied by the local agents Per N. D. L. steamer Prinz Ludwig, due April 25.— Mr. and Mrs. W. WesterwijkBosdijk and children, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Penny, Mrs. G. Penny and children, Mr. G. C. Vyner, Mr. H. V. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Goodman,
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    431 12 Homeward Bound. Per P. and O. Assaye connecting at Colombo with Mongolia, sailing April 18. Mr. and Mrs. Dundas-Monat, Mr. K. Stark, F.R.G.S., Mr. W. Robb, Mr. A. M.Taylor, Mr. A.N.Buchanan, Mr. T. Sercombc-Sinith, Mr. P. McCaull, Mr. O. R. W. Lawson, Mr. C. T. Hainmerton, Mr. and Mrs. Uenty,
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    101 12 Per Austrian Lloyd steamer Koerber, sailing April 19.— Mr. W. A. Sims, Mr. I. Ellison, Mr. and Mrs. Thomsen, Mr. and Mrs. Belhomme and child, Mr. and Mrs. Denklau, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bastow, Mr. and Mrs. Bader and child, Mr. and Mrs. Steele-Boyce, Mr. S. H. Cole, Mr.
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      1672 14 INSURANCE. INSURANCE. BANKING. BANKINB. FEDERAL LIFE tMUMNGi COMPANY OF C«HAO«. Bstabusbsd 1883 Direct Qovtrnmant Supervision j Qovornment Audit. Policies are WORLD V IDS and Non ForteiUble, i.arge Nat Surplus above liabilities (or Reserve and all outstanding olaims. New Business, 1911, 0ver. ..18,800,000.00 Oash Loans, Settlements, eto., made looally. Numeroun modern
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    613 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A Word for Larger Tyres. A writer in the motoring Press has been at some pains to show how certain of the lesser-known tyre firms are endeavouring to secure a portion of the traJe which has, so far, been mainly shared
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    THE TWO CAPTAINS.
    356 15 Army Officers as Music Hall Artists. Captain Arthur Wood and Captain Henry Green, D.5.0., the former the son of Sir Evelyn Wood, have retired from the Army to go on the music-hall stage as professional entertainers. The two captains have been lifelong comrades. They were educated together
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    24 15 The Java Government has seat a special officer and three Veterinary Surgeons to India to make large purchases of Indian balls for breeding purposes.
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      502 16 FIBROCEMENT is made of the best Portland Cement reinforced with Asbestos. It has therefore the strength and durability of Concrete, and the fire and heat resisting qualities of Asbestos. Supplied in SLATES for ROOFS SHEETS for CEILINGS. They harden with age, and besides conducting less heat they are also more
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      238 16 WANTS. SITUATION WANTED. Wanted, position of store keeper, Chief Steward, or Clerkby Eurasian. Apply L. S. R., c/o Straits Times. 144 164 PAYING 6UEST WANTED. Piivate family have Vacancy for Bachelor as Paying Quest. Pleasant Locality. Tennis. Apply Box No. 'il'i. Straits Times. 10 4 n DRESSER WANTED. Wanted, a
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      573 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOUSE TO LEI. No. 56, Robinson Road. Immediate entry. Apply S. Manaeseh k Co. 4-1 a HOUBEB TO LET. To let, No. 45, Aneon Road and Nos. 21 and 33, Sambau Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 111 a FURNISHED SEASIDE RESIDENCESTO LET. Belmont, Benzoline,
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      737 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. The following fixtures for the current week, and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to maku the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Cricket Club. FIXTUHES FOR
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