The Straits Times, 20 March 1914
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Title Section13 1914-03-20 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.443 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MARCH 20. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement261 1914-03-20 1 jf% GENTLEMEN'S MACKINTOSHES V^s Discount I* A Off Catalogue Prices W k B FOR 5 DAYS ONLY. Spjija I ENTIRE NEW STOCK JUST LANDED. Every Garment Guaranteed U^VJ RAINPROOF, 1 I |J_ SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY, B^ March 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25. KATZ BROSTXTD., SINGAPORE. THE STANDARD LIFE261 words
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Advertisement247 1914-03-20 1 ROBINSON «Sc CO. TT !L LAWN REQUISITES, /f** P-ie 1» inch *BPlpy^^^^mP\^}'.^f]PP"v WATER BALLABT LAWN ROLLERB. SSued'led Invalcable for keeping L.™ and i w h riohe THE WATERFALL LAWN MARKER. Tenais Court in perfect order. "m" wh A i( n tr r kB 7 D tk t e n6 Wit247 words
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Advertisement10 1914-03-20 1 Eternit Asbestos Slates. Sols Aoevts: ADAMBON, GILFIILAN A CO., LTD.10 words
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Article1027 1914-03-20 2 LORD MURRAY EXPLAINS TO HOUSE OF LORDS. A Frank Statement. The House of Lords on February 17 heard Lord Murray of Elibank in explanation of I his part in the Marconi affair, and postponed I judgment until time was afforded for the consideration of the statement. Lord Murray,1,027 words
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Advertisement222 1914-03-20 2 says you need strengthening food Cod Liver Oil x*s with Malt Extract v. JyTV| ySLj—l^rr^^V It is all food— concen- A^ ja> t,^^.W* trated, delicious, digest- A/W yijryi "ss #£j[jj ible, fattening and J^l! Scientifically prepared aJa V*v^ £§yi^»*s&J!?| from Nature's most (Ky^\/] Vv •uj»»«»-»wi ii toi*t»c« DC sure it222 words
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Advertisement76 1914-03-20 2 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain's Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be cared in much It as time when promptly treated. Lame back, lam* shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially76 words
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Advertisement507 1914-03-20 2 Many victims to Rheumatism live in terror of weather eh inges because for them a opo.l of cold or wet means a revival cf the old mi'ady-a rttarn cf excruciating soft. ring. Tbi« acute aentitivenr ss to atmospheric conditions is proof positive of thin vitiated blood when the blood has507 words
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Advertisement153 1914-03-20 2 •JUST ARRIVED:^^ 1914 MODELS. STAR car with stream-line body, 10/12 H.P., twoseater, 4-cylinders. BRITON car with stream-line body, 10/12 H.P., 4 seater, 4-cylinders. MITCHELL cars with new torpedo bodies, 40 H.P., 4-cylinders, 2 and 5 seaters. LITTLE cars, 20 H.P., 4-cylinders, 2 seaters. ON VIEW AT GASOLENE LIGHT CYCLE CO.,153 words
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Article890 1914-03-20 3 LORD HAMILTON'S ASTONISHING DECLARATION. Englishmen Not Good Enough. The astonishing statement that he had been unable to find in England a man capable of filling the position of general manager of the Great Eastern Railway was made at the annual general meeting of the company on February890 words
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Article154 1914-03-20 3 A sensation was caused on March 5, at tbe Sanskrit College, in College Square, Calcutta. It was the fourth day of tbe Matriculation examination, and one of the guards is said to have caught an examinee in the act of using a memorandum which he bad taken154 words
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Article720 1914-03-20 3 BEST BELECTIONS FROM THE WORLD'S SMARTEST BBAUTY WRITERS— BIMPLB, UNIQUE AND EPFBCTIVB RECIPES. Permanently Removing Superfluous Hair. Toilet Gossip." How to permanently, not merely temporarily, remove downy growth of disfiguring superfluous hair, is what many women wish to know. It is a pity that it is not more720 words
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Advertisement417 1914-03-20 3 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of TEAK HOUSBHOLD FURNITURE, ETC., At Powell Co.'s Sale room, Oh Saturday, Makcb 21, at 10 a.m. (Now on view). POWELL CO., Auctioneer*. 18-8 20-8 FORTHCOMING FURNITURE SALES. March 21. At Government Bungalow A. Nassim Road, 2.80 p.m. Ttak Household Furnitnre, a collection of plants,417 words
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Advertisement448 1914-03-20 3 NERVOUS PROSTRATION IN HOT WEATHER. The word* of the sage, "The best of all gains is health," come homo with peculiar forre during the hot season. Then, even tho** who sre well find themselves more or less prot-trati-'l. partly from the excessive heat affecting the digestion, and partly from its448 words
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Advertisement16 1914-03-20 3 For all Stomach troubles. Take Woods Great Peppeimint Cure. At all Stores, 80. cents a bo:tl«.16 words
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Advertisement78 1914-03-20 3 JUiJT ARRIVED BEST ROLLMOPS BISMARCK HERRINGS AND SLICED SALMONS ALSO B«.t Palestine Winea, Liquors and Brandies. CAN BE HAD FROM J LEVY, Ship Chandler, 10, Robinaon Road. TAN BENG CHIANG NURSERIES. Orchard Road Have jist received fro* Japan and Europe, Itc very large selection of beautiful flowering plants in blo'm78 words
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Advertisement1055 1914-03-20 3 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of STi>CK IN TRADE, At No. 7, Temple Street, Off Sontb Bridge Rotd, On Thunday, March 38, cat X 1 a.m. Comprising Leather boots and shoes, can vm tennis shoes, Udies 1 and Youths' shoes by Dawson and Crockett and Jonrs' Lisle thread under shirts1,055 words
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Advertisement615 1914-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, BQYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Oult, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). Frjm Singapore. (cotento'wilh615 words
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Advertisement525 1914-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. KyTK. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly Fervice 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 this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all525 words
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Advertisement776 1914-03-20 4 STEAMER BAILIN6B. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserah, Kretey, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semera Bachok, blelanten, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohiak and Bangkok. Due Departure s.s. BORIBAT Mar. SI Mar. SS Mar. 28 *•s RED ANQ Mar. 88 Mar.776 words
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Advertisement525 1914-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AHD DEUTSCH DAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTSGES. HANSA BREMEN. Combined Service. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service bitween Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp. Rotterdam and Emden and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Honn wsrdp, thry are despatched liori nightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoa a525 words
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Advertisement647 1914-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. n. dTXT NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, Lisbon, via Rotterdam Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (conneo ing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Saiu, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtaa,647 words
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Advertisement456 1914-03-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. 8T00MVURT-MAATSCHAPPM (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTN1UHTLY MAIL SKRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABaNO, OOLOMUO PORT SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER, I SiiON AND SOUTHAMPTON. Steamers are duo on or about the under mentioned date* Outward. IIoxbward. 19U 1914 Oranje April 8 Grotiaa Mat. 21 Rembrandt April 17 1456 words
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Advertisement217 1914-03-20 5 CHUBBTS SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. PRATTS Motor Car Spirits the STANDARD of QUALITY and EFFICIENCY. SOLD ONLY IN TWO IMPERIAL GALLON TINS AUSTRIAN LLOYD UNDER MAIL J 9^ WITH THE AUSTRIAN CONTRACT j.A>J GOVERNMENT New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai Ftcm sic ic217 words
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Advertisement374 1914-03-20 5 TO LET. LOCHABER. SCOTTS ROAD. TAN6LIN. Tbis commodious residence inc'nding I billiud room, 4 bed roomx, large compounc and ELECTRIC LIGHT AND FANS Entry April 1, 1914, Rent 1175 per month Apply to DONALDSON BCRKINSHAW ai-3 b a GHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, Ne. 25, South Bridge Rofttf. Vint-elM M°eba*ioal Djstietry, Gold374 words
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Advertisement587 1914-03-20 5 I -HOW TO WASH WOOLLENS. Place lite LUX in a mid. allowing 3 or 4 Tableipoonfuls for every gallon of water required, pour ihc wairr over il while boiling, and «I»sIl inlo a lather. Put the woollens in and mr tl.rm about for a few minute* with a piece of587 words
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Advertisement102 1914-03-20 6 RAILWAY MATERIAL H OUR SPECIALITY. H WM Very Very Hj Large Low Stocks. I'^ Prices. M| General .Agents for H. H. BOEKER CO. HH BEHN,M£YER&Co.,Ltd., Engineering Department, flßj SINGAPORE. |H x-:-:-:-:-: MILKMAID JAMES MOTION CO. Ocular Headaches. CIPIIT M% of headaches are Ocular V/^v UADIUC AMI OluH I Headaches caused102 words
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Advertisement933 1914-03-20 6 BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE 'Si MiAfi ikk TO Java Posts, Port Darwin Thursday Island, Brisbane and Svunev, via j Torbrs Straits. Also taki ip pasreagers and oargo with ttanshif meat for other933 words
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Article145 1914-03-20 7 FIXTURES. Friday, March 20. High Water, 3.16 a.m., 7.9 p.ra Songei Gau Tin Mining Coy., Derrick's, noon. Haytor R. C. meeting. Evatt's, 12.80. Swimming Club meeting, Drill Hall, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21. High Water. 4.83 a.m.. 8.38 p.m. A. D. A. Exhibition, Tank Road. Sunday, March145 words
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Article246 1914-03-20 7 TO-DAT. Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Arcadia 8 pm Batu Pahat A ing Hin 8 pm P. Swettenham and Telok Anson Kinta 8 pm Malacca and Maar Lady Weld Bpm Medan V. Hogendorp 3 pm Malacca Hong Lian Bpm Selat Pandjang, Bengkalis, and Bagan Abboteford Bpm Hongkong, Amoy246 words
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Article175 1914-03-20 7 Tlir M. M. company's steamer Manche left Saigon at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, ami may be expected to arrive here at about 'i a.m. on Saturday, March 21. The Imp. Gorman mail steamer Kleist left Hongkong at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, and may175 words
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Article274 1914-03-20 7 Latest Arrivals. Glatik. Dut. Govt. str. 200 tons 28 crew 2 ■MM Ml kf> Ohb. Wink, Mar 20. From Riouw, Mar 20. Unc. Rds. Arcadia. Brit. str. 8514 tons, Captain Barcbaiu, Mar 20. From Bombay, Mar 11. (i.e. mail and p. P. O. Coy. Fur Shanghai, Mar 20.274 words
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100 1914-03-20 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Krian. W. Sbction No. 1 .Islander. Shiirs Wharf Nil. Maim W. Sbct. No. 2...Kut Sang. 8 ..Benvorlich. 4...NU. S ..Nil. B.. Medusa, Menelaus. Niw Door 7. ..(Under construction) W«st Wharf B...Rumphius.100 words
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Article76 1914-03-20 7 Arrivals. Per str. Klang, Mar 19.— Penang via ports Messrs. T. M. Castle, H. W. Humphreys, E. J. McNulhy. H. H. Hurt, H. M. Ware, De Silva and Vaitilingam. Per P. and O. str. Arcadia, Mar 20.— From London Rev. H. J. Hatchcock, Rev. E. C. Swinnerton,76 words
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Article47 1914-03-20 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.47 words
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Article287 1914-03-20 7 EXCHANGE Bihoapoib Mabch 20, 1914. .On Lomdob Bans 4 m/s 2/4 Demand n 2/4.,*, Private 6 m/s 2/4 j j 8 m/s M 3/4 H O» GiBMAVt. ...Bank d/d 28r'i Private 8 m/s m 242 On Fianci Bank d/d aa 284 i Private 8 m/s 298* Oa287 words
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Article185 1914-03-20 7 J-l Buy«. SeUe* 10 10 impug 8.25 9.25 1 1 AyerWeng CM 10 10 BeUt 3.70 2.85 10 10 Bruang 1.80 10 10 Kampat 10.25 10 10 Kanaboi 1.60 1.75 10 10 Kinta Association 10.00 11.C0 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.16.0 2.0.0 41 £1 Lakat Miner 6.25 6.25 10185 words
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Article633 1914-03-20 7 Iwraa 3g Buyers. Seller*. Value (5 2/- Allagai 1/8 2/1 41 £1 Anglo-Java 3/- 4/3 2/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 9/8 10/ 2/- 2/- Batane Malaka 1/--41 41 Hat ii Tiga 2.1 0 '2.8.6 norn 2/- 2/- Bekoh /7* 10 41 41 Bnkii Kajang 1.11 6 1.15.7 41 41 Bukit Lintang633 words
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Article111 1914-03-20 7 Ml £1 B. Smelting Go. 18/- 18/0 A 41 Pref. 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- 6/- Electric T' ways 4/8 5/--10 10 Frmaer Neave 66.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 97.60 1C5.00 100 Howarth Brakioe 46X0 100 7%Prel. 100.00 100 100 Kat« Bro, Del. 125.00 186.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 16.00 lOC111 words
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Advertisement17 1914-03-20 7 For c-lie and win 1y spasm*. Take Woods, Great Peppermint Core. Sold everywhere, 80 -cct- i. bottle.17 words
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Advertisement382 1914-03-20 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. March 31.— At East Reclamation Tanjong Pagar, Damaged Cargo ex Tosa Maru, at 9.30. March 21. At saleroom, teak household furniture, at 10. March 21 —At Mawilia, No. 8, Gilstead Road, Java Teak household furniture, Motor Cycle, etc., property of Capt. James Craig, at 2.382 words
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Advertisement655 1914-03-20 7 CHEAP POWER DUOBRIDOE v\ OIL ENGINES. \\>* TYPES r \l 7\ (1 KEROSENE. vV\S»T\SV^ 2 CRUDE OIL -%\\fAv\^ OH W» V X Tel Address: fX QV XV <>° KEROSENE ENGINES OF K^L fCmW*^ +i° 8 d 1S BHP IN STOCK V X A s a resiut of tests recently carried,655 words
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Advertisement91 1914-03-20 7 TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! GREAT EXCLUSIVE FILM Produced b» the Him Vkrt Co., of Paris THE CRIME on the COAST LENGTH 5,000 Ft. A Seashore Masterpieoa foucdod on tbe Novel of a Famous French Author, and telling of an innocent Fisherman's false Imprisonment. ARTISTIC ANO THRILLING AT IHE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NOhTH91 words
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1073 1914-03-20 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 20. DISLIKE OF PROPRIETY. Truth had a comment lately on the descent from mid- Victorian gentility to the modern pursuit of what it calls mock impropriety." In the old days a lady blushed if her skirt was not long enough to cover her ankles, while1,073 words
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Article24 1914-03-20 8 A telegram was received at Calcutta on the 11th inst., stating that Mr. Quy Shorrock had arrived at Suez with bis yacht Lady Nancy.24 words
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Article29 1914-03-20 8 Her Highneas the Ranee of Sarawak is to deliver a lecture on the subject of Sarawak at a meeting of the Royal Society of Arts on Wednesday, April 1.29 words
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Article26 1914-03-20 8 The Camilla Rickmers was on March 14, to take the first sailing from Liverpool of the new riickinerg Line to the Straits Settlements, China, and Japan.26 words
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Article26 1914-03-20 8 There has come to hand from the Union Trading Company, a very useful office desk pad with provision for letters and papers required for reference purposes.26 words
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Article25 1914-03-20 8 Renter's Peking correspondent states that new mining regulations were promulgated on the 12th inst. They rtate that foreign capital must not exceed SO per cent.25 words
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Article30 1914-03-20 8 Tbe Amateur Drawing Association hold an Art Exhibition on Saturday and Sunday, at 34-2 Tank Koad. The formal opening is on the first day at 8 p.m. Admission is free.30 words
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Article32 1914-03-20 8 Twenty-five fresh cases of cholera took place on the 18th inst. in North Kedah and on the 14th inst. 29 cases were reported from the same district and six from Kuala Muda.32 words
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Article32 1914-03-20 8 Considerable damage was caused the other day by a fire in the power station of the new Post Office wireless station at St. Just, Cornwall. Tbe apparatus was put out of operation.32 words
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Article36 1914-03-20 8 A man named Caretti, who had been valet to the late Cardinal Rainpolla, has been arrested on suspicion of bis having stolen tbe Cardinal's will. He admits having stolen a valuable snrplico belonging to his master.36 words
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Article41 1914-03-20 8 The Bandmann season came to an end last nivht when the ragtime revne, Step This Way, was repeated. There was no apparent falling off iv the size of the audience and the performance went with a swing from start to finish.41 words
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Article36 1914-03-20 8 Mr. J. Argyll Robertson yesterday took over uhargo of the F.M.S. Agencies of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. Mr. D. W. Gilmour intends leaving Kuala Lumpur early next month, going home on furlough.36 words
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Article39 1914-03-20 8 In the big partnership appeal case heard in tbe Supreme Court, Hongkong, before the full Hoi cli of Appeal, Sir HaviUnd de Sansmares presiding, judgment has been given in favonr of Mr. Robert Shewan, Mr. Tomes' case being dismissed.39 words
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Article49 1914-03-20 8 Tliero was a good house at the Hippodrome Ciicub last night. The show is pleasantly varied and in fact, a really good one of its kind, the consequence being that many people find in it an enjoyable way of passing the evening. There will be a matinee performance tomorrow.49 words
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Article68 1914-03-20 8 Messrs. Cuthrie and Co. write stating that they are unofficially informed by cable from London that shares in the Colonial Rubber and Produce Investment Corporation will be forfeited if the recent, final, call of 2s. 6d. per share is not paid without delay. This intimation, they state, is not official68 words
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Article80 1914-03-20 8 The Hon. A. 11. Adams, presiding at a meeting to consider the holding of a St. George's Day Ball, at Penang, said that there was no occasion to raise the subscription which would be reduced to S lO. A resolution was adopted that the Municipality be asked to reduce the80 words
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Article72 1914-03-20 8 A syndicate has subscribed the capital necessary for building a straight road from London to Brighton. The new thoroughfare will be devoted to motor traffic, and will have a quadruple track for different classos of vehicles. It is expected that BrigMon will thus be brought within 45 minutes of London.72 words
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Article81 1914-03-20 8 Jack Johnson, the pugilistic, figured in a row in a restaurant in Paris on February 24. He and his wife outside a restaurant in Mont Martrc, when Mrs. Johnson complained that an American, who was passing at the time, had insulted her. Johnson struck the American with his tiits, and81 words
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Article81 1914-03-20 8 A fascinating list of smells has been given by Sir Ernest Shackleton to the Daily Graphic the moth eaten smell of China the fruity smell of Singapore the rancid butter" smell of Arabia; the "decaying vegetable" smell of West Africa; the spicy smell of Japan tbe wood fire smoll of81 words
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Article102 1914-03-20 8 George Sumner, who was sentenced to death for the murder of Miss Braafield at Liverpool, was executed on February 26 Until the 25th he had violently maintained that he was innocent, but when he realised that he had only a few hours more to live ho suddenly burst into tears102 words
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Article161 1914-03-20 8 In connection with the murder, several weeks ago, of Mrs. Neumann, says the Shanghai Mercury of the 4tb inst., two rather startling rumours have been circulating the Settlement during tho past few dujg. The first is to the effect that the murderer had been recently arrested in Singapore with a161 words
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Article472 1914-03-20 8 Mr. R. H. Onraet, assistant superintendent of police, Pcnang, will be leaving for home on long leave towards the end of April. Mrs. Onraet will accompany him. Sir Alfred Lascelles will shortly be retiring from the post of Chief Justice of Cuylou. The actual dato of bis472 words
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Article213 1914-03-20 8 Further particulars have been received concerning the attack made upoc two German scientists Messrs. Kaemff and Oeininger—by natives of New Mecklenburg. It appears that the scientists and eight native carriers were approached by other natives, who appeared to be friendly. The strangers were invited to the213 words
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Article329 1914-03-20 8 A general meeting of the I' ln Selangor Planters' Association wag held at the Kuala Kubu Rest House on Sunday, March h. Tbe following wore present Mr. W. Je L. Brooke, chairman Mr. W. A. Henderson, bon. secretary; Messrs. It. M Newton, U. K. Howard, E. G.329 words
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Advertisement209 1914-03-20 8 THE THREE CASTLES CIGARETTES are now bjing packed with one coupon and a miniature ia every tin, twenty-five ot tlrse coupons will entitle jou to an artistic gilt frame, free from advertisement, in which to place tbe min<atnre. These Coupons may be sent to the British American Tobacco Go. (Straits),209 words
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Advertisement136 1914-03-20 8 SELECT m n a o y a o l c JCiNTERTAINMENT IN MOTION PICTURES. THE SUBJECTS BEING THRILLING AND SENSATIONAL HUMOROUS AND INTERESTING TO-NIGHT Picond Show, 9.15 to 11.15 r M. FOR THRILLS AND SENS VTION SEE:AN ORPHAN OF WAR THE TIGER OUR HUMOROUS AND INTERESTING SUBJECTS abe WANTED A136 words
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Article927 1914-03-20 9 BITTER DEBATE IN HOUSE OF COMMONS. Military Precautions in Ulster. RarjTM'f Tiuau London, March 19. There is growing tension in Ulster, where the authorities are taking precautions. A detachment of the First Norfolks has arrived at Carrickfergus and sentries with fixed bayonets are posted day and night at927 words
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Article326 1914-03-20 9 The British Ambassador Issues A Warning, To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As it seems that persons are still attempting to carry on tbe fraud, commonly known as the Spanish Swindle," by writing to residents in British Colonies, His Slajesty's Ambassador at Madrid has found326 words
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Article466 1914-03-20 9 New Installation By the Central Engine Works. What appears to uh to be one of the safest, strongest and quietest running passenger electric lifts in Singapore, bas ju-' hi en in» tailed by tbe Central Engine Woiks, Limited, in tbe building formerly occupied by Messrs.466 words
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Article734 1914-03-20 9 SUCCESSFUL RECEPTION AND CONCERT. The New Premises. It was quite a lucky accident for tbe Association of Engineers that someone decided to demolish the old Dispensary building at the junction of Battery Road and Bonbam Street. It was still more fortunate that they should be able to734 words
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Article73 1914-03-20 9 Quotations Current Yesterday. The East Asiatic Company favour us with tho following report The Jitrket in London yesterday was quietly steady. The dosing prioes were Hard Fine Para Spot 8/0* Forward 8/0* First latex crepe, delivery next three months 1/6 The following mossasje has been received in73 words
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Article30 1914-03-20 9 Dm Ostasutischi Llotd Tmom. Berlin, March 19. At tbe Handelstag banquet the Prussian Minister of Finance stated that Germany's capacity for taking over foreign loans was growing continuously.30 words
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Article68 1914-03-20 9 The Peking Gazette states that it is rumoured that a number of tbe members of a certain secret society in Tientsin are sel ling traits and confectioneries, into which they have injected a certain kind of poison, which when tho victim takes into bis stomach will kill him within twenty68 words
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Article1167 1914-03-20 9 BUKIT TIMAH, MALAKOFF AND TAPAH ESTATES. Results of Last Year's Working. Me-srs. F. S. Goodall and H. D. Mundell, directors, sign the report of the Bukit Timah Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year ended December 81 last wbiob is to be presented to shareholders at a meeting of1,167 words
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Article554 1914-03-20 9 Mr. A. Diehn signs the report of tbe Tapah Rubber Estates, which will be submitted to the shareholders on April 3. It says Your directors beg to submit herewith a duly audited statement of the accounts of tbe company for the year ended December 31, 1913, being554 words
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Article149 1914-03-20 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Share Circular, dated the 18th inst., states The past week bas been tbe dullest for many months past. Rubber shares did not respond to tho improvement shewn by the raw material. London advise she market there is149 words
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Article47 1914-03-20 9 On Heligoland, a German i 'land 36 miles from tbe month of the Elbe, a revolving sbel ter is being constructed so that it can receive an airship in any wind. It can be lowered into a trench so as to make it invisible in war tiuit47 words
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Article107 1914-03-20 9 MADAME CAILLAUX REGRETS HER CRIME. Anticipated Political Results. KlCTlß's TILKIRiM. London, March 19. There is a general feeling in Paris that tb* Government have received a severo blow by the resignation of M. Caillaux, and the chances of a Republican federation, headed by M. Barthou and M. Briand,107 words
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Article55 1914-03-20 9 Australian Minister's Opinion. KacT*a'a TuhaatLAtt. London, March 19. At Sydney, Minister Millcn utatos that Mr. Churchill's speech demonstrate* the advisability of another Imperial conforence on defence. He does not believe that Mr. Churchill's suggestion of an Imperial squadron, or the despatch of Dominion ships to home waters,55 words
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Article59 1914-03-20 9 Great Victory of the Labour Party. Rbctbb's Tblbobam. London, March 19. A Johannesburg message says the Transvaal provincial council elections wers fought on the issue of the deportations. The polling was heavy and twenty-three labourites were elected by overwhelming majorities. They have a majority of one in tbe59 words
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Article91 1914-03-20 9 Sir Montagu Turner on Financial Outlook. Rictib's Tiliokam. London, March °20. Presiding at the meeting of the Chartered Bank of India, Sir Montagu Turner said they had decided to open a branch at Peking. It was impossible to look for a great improvement in the trade of China91 words
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Article44 1914-03-20 9 Rkutkk's Telkgram. London, March 19. A Philadelphian message says that in the world's tennis championship Jay Gould, an amateur, beat Covey a professional and the holder by 6 0, 6 1, 0 4, 6-3, 6 2. 6 2, 5 6, 6 1.44 words
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Article27 1914-03-20 9 Rbctkk's Tklk.i;iiam. London, March 20. A Christiana message says their Majeutios have welcomed the Prince of Wales and he was ovationed by the crowds.27 words
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Article37 1914-03-20 9 Rbutbb's Tblsobam. London, Match 20. A Tokjo message says a conferem o of the two Houses has rejected, by tbe casting vote of the Chairman, an amendment roduoing tbe naval estimates by seven millions sterling.37 words
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Article24 1914-03-20 9 RanTßß'3 TILBOBAM. London, March 2'). The aviator Lieutenant Thereby has b en killed at Upavon. He sideslipped and fell 2 0 feet.24 words
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Article40 1914-03-20 9 Die Ostasiatischi Llotd Tilhi i, Berlin, March 19. Tbe Temps casts suspicion on Linian of inducing Turkey to cause friction between Armenia and Russia, which is said to be a manoeuvre for delaying the Turco- French loan.40 words
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Article58 1914-03-20 9 (FBOM OCR Own JOBBBSPONDBNT.) London, March 19. New Crocodile river company bas a credit balance of j£9,000 which is carried forward. Selangor declares a final dividend of 50 > per cent., and places £i,500 to reserve. Tremelbye declares an interim dividend of I 20 per cent, and58 words
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Article154 1914-03-20 10 There is an S.R.E. (V.) monthly handicap shoot on Saturday, conimencing at 2.30 p.m., sharp. Swimming t'lab launches leave on Sanday as follows Johnston's Pier, 7, 9 and 10 a.m.. 2.30 and 3.80 p.m. Club Bungalow, 8.80 and 0.80 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 5.80 p.m. Mr. L.154 words
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Article53 1914-03-20 10 St. James' Challenge Cup. The qualifying round for the St. James' Challenge Cup at Keppel Golf Club will be played at the same time as the Monthly Medal for March, this week end, play against bogey. Tbe sixteen best cards put in for the medal will qualify f<r the53 words
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Article99 1914-03-20 10 Scottish Cup Third Round. Third Lanark 4 Raith Rovers 1 Aberdeen 1 St. Mirren 2 Stevonston Cn. 8 Peebles Rovers 2 Rilmarnock 1 Partick Thistle 4 Foifar Ath. 0 Celtic 6 Hibernians 2 Rangers 1 Airdrieonians 1 Queen's Park 1 Broxburn In. 0 Motberwell 0 English Cup— Third Round.99 words
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Article110 1914-03-20 10 Inter-Club Match. The match which took place at Ballestier yesterday between the Garrison Ladies' Rifle Association and the Singapore Ladies' Rifle Association resulted in a win for tbe latter. The scores made by the S.L.R.A. were: 100 160 Toti Miss Ken 81 82 68 Miss Tomlinson 82 28110 words
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Article644 1914-03-20 10 SC.C. Tournament. Following are tbe results of yesterday's pl»y:— Championship. Kieinmann beat A. K. a'B. Terrell, 4—6, 6—l, 7—5. I)« an beat Stout, o—6, 6 -2, 6 8. Moding bent Day, 4—6, 6-8, 6 -4. Tl.nltall beat Donnell, 8-6, 8-6. B. Singles. Feicdel owe 2 beat Stevens scr.,644 words
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Article229 1914-03-20 10 Libel Action Against Tbe Times Of Malaya. The case of R. W. G. Meroer v. E. T. C. Garland, G. L. Bailey, F. Garland, G. R. Stuckey, and the Times of Malaya was mentioned before Mr. Justice Woodward at tbe High Court this morning, reports the Times229 words
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Article149 1914-03-20 10 The Albambra has a very good programme to offt r patrons this week, one which has, as a matter of fact, attracted very good houses. The Star films are An Orphan of War and The Tiger, productions that are well worth seeing, if only for the excellent acting149 words
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Article96 1914-03-20 10 Cbolera of a virulent type has broken out in NsL'pur, its suburbs and neighbouring towns and Tillages. People, who reoently attended tbe annual fair in the Narbada division of the G ntral Provinces, are sap posed to have brought the infection. It is reported that about 800 people have died96 words
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Article1933 1914-03-20 10 FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING AT PENANG. Dividend of Five Per Cent. The fourth annual general meeting of tbe shareholders of the Aver Kuning Robber Estate, Ltd., was held at Penang on the 16th inst., Mr. C. W. Barnett in the chair. There were also present Dr. T. 0.1,933 words
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Article331 1914-03-20 10 Balance of Profit to be Carried Forward. Mr. H. R. Llewellyn signs the fifth yearly report of tbo directors of the Teluk Anson Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the year ended December 81 last, states The profit for the period, after making full allowance for depreciation on331 words
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Article27 1914-03-20 10 How is the doctor today, John Not much better, sir." Has be got a locum tenons just now, then "Oh no, sir it's nothing wone than rheumatism.27 words
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Article1936 1914-03-20 10 (From A Cormspondint.) Kuala Lumpur, March 18. The Government has thus far proved itself almost inexbautible as far as lending powers go. It has distributed large sums to neigh- j bouring States for various reasons. It has lent money on a lavish scale to rubber com panics1,936 words
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Article282 1914-03-20 10 (From A Cohrispondint.) Trengganu, March 16. An interesting informal dinner was given by Tunku Abu Bakar. Those present were 11. H. Sultan of Trengganu, Mr. E. A. Dickson, British Agent, Mr. G. O. Dorrity, Capt. R. W. Morris, Tunkus Abu Bakar, Ali, Abdulla, Hassan, I'mbong Solong. Expressions282 words
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Article66 1914-03-20 10 Proudly be walked up to his betrothed and drew from bin pocket a small Morocco case. Opening it, he took out a ring a single diamond and placed it on her finger. "It's a very small diamond!" she Raid, and paused. Then, And not very brilliant, either." Ah, sweetheart, bat66 words
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Article583 1914-03-20 11 Further Capital for Necessary Improvement. The first aunual general meeting of the Sun^i i Cit ttah RabCtt Kstate, Ltil., was luld iit tin Chiiiuli. r uf Commerce, li uani;. on Mmcli M, \mUi Mr. U. T. Reid in the chair. The tlicr sharcholdi rs present wero Dr.583 words
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237 1914-03-20 11 The Ceylon Observer, of March 9, contains the following obituary notice: It is with much MMI we have to record tho death of Mr. K. 11. Heinekey, of Messrs. J. H. Vavasseur and Co., which occurred umk-r the most paiuful circumstances, the deceased237 words
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Article147 1914-03-20 11 A friend of mine, says a writer in The Kxpress, was dining at the Caft' Royal, and, despite himself, he cast glances rather too frequently at an amazingly lovely woman dining witli a mnn at a tiblc a little way off. Suddenly the man rone, walked across, and said,147 words
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Article24 1914-03-20 11 The tirm affection of little girls for dolls." says an American writer, bec«u>es in due course the tinner affliction of big girls for dollars."24 words
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Article792 1914-03-20 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 20, 1911. Messrs. Lyall aud Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issuo tl.e following list of quotations this morning:— Want of perception is a* pronounced trait in man. particularly where his health is con cerned. He does uui realise792 words
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Advertisement39 1914-03-20 11 The Man Who Get* There an wlm haa Uo* wml ridk M« kawd a»d fimktj l»-4» hk tody mmmm ktamuzb Mi UVB M. COMPOWH Maod— Ms at l»— Ui» kMbi, brair. ■aolAfav, *Na*tb r» ■M| Hi Of All- OM'Vifiv39 words
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Advertisement462 1914-03-20 11 lATEST ADVERTISEMENT*. PICTURES YOU WILL APPRECIATE are v hat we are pref < nting TO-NIOHT, AT TUB MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE. BEACH ROAP. OUR STRONG PROGRAMME comprises Tbat Thrilling and Sensational Film produced by 7he BroncLo Motion Picture Co. THE ICONOCLAST IX 3 PARTS. SCrrORTKD BY A FARCICAL COMEDY THE RIOT.462 words
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Advertisement226 1914-03-20 11 CALL. AX MOUTRIE'S FOB MUSIC of the Latest BANDMANN Productions SVOCAL SCORES, WALTZE AND SELECTIONS. A COMPLETE GHAN6E OF PICTURES TO-NIGHT I At The "GAIETY" PICTURE PALACE. Corcer ot Albert a- d Ht-nccoUn Streets. A Grand Combination < f Feature subjects of ail Make s. THRILLING, SENStTIONAL, COMIC, DRAMATIC. They226 words
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Advertisement178 1914-03-20 11 IN N^C^frX tins \V \y\ of \JV\ 25 and 50. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHEReX RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1914. Skating after Dinner. MUSIC BY THE PARISIAN TRIO. PALLADIUM. To-Niglit FOR A SHORT ;EA=ON ONLY! SENSATIONAL ATTRACTION AND ENGAGEMENT At Cor°iderab!e expanse ef t p f«moos QUICK CHANGE ARTIST178 words
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Article1147 1914-03-20 12 English people ha re an international reputation for reticence, observes A. A. A. in The Daily Chronicle. We are all familiar with the cold, strong, silent Englishman of fiction, and we pride oarsolves on oar lack of gestures and our presence of calm in moments of emergency.1,147 words
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Article14 1914-03-20 12 He laughs best whoae laugh lasts, U the! better version of an old maxim.14 words
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Article511 1914-03-20 12 London Caterer's Tribute to The Englishman. The old English waiter was often pompous, bad-tempered, 'and very uncivil." This was the reply made to Mr. Bernard Holland's remark at tho meeting of the London County Council that the old English waiter, with the manners and morals of an511 words
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Article329 1914-03-20 12 The Attainment and Enjoyment Of Old Age. Sir James Crichton-Browne, who was born in 1840, and is one of the most active men in the kingdom, believes thoroughly in Sir Gilbert Parker's dictum Don't stop work at seventy do more of it." Musical expression," he remarked to329 words
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Article116 1914-03-20 12 A well known philanthropist in East London gave, the other day, a slum child's version of the story of Eden. She was sitting with other children on the kerb ontside a public-house in Shoreditch, and her version of the story proceeded Eve ses, Adam, 'aye a bite116 words
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Article83 1914-03-20 12 If England ever loses India, she will have to thank education for her loss as much as anything else, writes Mr. Shaw Desmond in tho London Maun /.ml*. The Indian has a mania for education. He looks upou it as the Open Sesame to toothsome Govern uient appointments. The plums83 words
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Article1637 1914-03-20 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, Bubsoqaent to the issuance of this list1,637 words
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Article286 1914-03-20 12 Murderer's Fortune for Victim's Family. A sensational murder trial has come to a close at Coire, says tho Geneva correspondent of The Standard, after a three days' hearing. In September last two Swiss chamois hunters, Joseph Hartmann and Jacob Ehrot, set out from Coire to shoot286 words
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Article336 1914-03-20 12 Stealing for Sweet Charity's Sake. George Gunning, a taciturn Englishman, who was lately released from gaol in New York, wheru lie had been detained for stealing diamonds from the house of Now York physician, confessed that be had robbed there and in Europe because of his affection for336 words
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Advertisement216 1914-03-20 12 When it is for the Home, It is an Investment Your friends will delight in your pride Bring Beauty to the Home What you need, you should have -now We search the World to meet your wishes Furniture Value, Usefulness and Scope await you AT JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO., No216 words
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Advertisement189 1914-03-20 13 I I j j] I |!iiiiiiniiminiiinii.i| ii i Sole Agents: BEHN, MEYER *Co Ltd. BIOCITIN THE MOST EFFICACIOUS NERVE TONIC. Obtainable at aU Chemists or from the Sole Agents MEDICAL HALL, Ltd., AND ITS BRANCHES. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, that the partnership heretofore subsisting between, Tan Eng Tuan, Lee189 words
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Advertisement320 1914-03-20 13 INDOCHINA STUM N*V. CO.. LTD. Direct Service to Japan via Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Calcutta, via Penang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on thorough Bills of Lading (or Canton. Macao, Swatow, Atnoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc., etc., etc Steamers. Tons. Commander. Kctsano 4,896 R. C.320 words
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Advertisement167 1914-03-20 13 FOR ANYTHING IN THB MUSICAL LINK FROM a VIOLIN STRING to a GRAND PIANO YOJ CANNOT DO BETTER THAN VISIT t^ Robinson Piano NEW SHOW-ROOM. j PIANOS by all tub iikst ENGLISH and GERMAN MAKERS, GRAMOPHONES of the very best, RECORDS IN ENDLESS VARIEIY, ORGANS, PLAYER PIANOS, MUSIC, ETC., ETC.167 words
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Advertisement1729 1914-03-20 14 SINGAPORE 8 ONLY COMPANY. LARGER PAID UP CAPITAL BF ANY EABTUW CCf-PAMI PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE:. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE i Winoheater Houee, Slnajapore. LONDON OFFICE i 82. OM Jewry, E.C The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Cuurt ot Bngland. aad complies witii the1,729 words
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Advertisement1182 1914-03-20 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE m Of SUPERIOR WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FChNITURE, ETC, The property of D-. J. A. R. (ilennie, At "Maisonette," Tanglin Road, On Friday, March 20, at 4 tt.tn. HtniJeomoly oarved wsxpolithed teak sideboard wax-polished teak dining table and D r r T'^ai C ed f°1,182 words
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Article845 1914-03-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Speed Limit Nuisance. The old much-abused Motor Car Act of 1908 has bobbed up again merrily in 1914 in quite a new dif>guise, a refinement never dreamt of by the new President of the Board of Trade in bis salad days845 words
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Article198 1914-03-20 15 Sir Frederick Pollock said the other day that oar spelling was fixed for us by the printers of the eighteenth century and that is true enough as a general statement, says The Observer. Bat few people realise bow many words are still io a more or less198 words
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Advertisement263 1914-03-20 15 WESTINGHOUSE fW% THE STURDY U AND STRONQ f "AURIGA" PATENTED DRAWN WIRE I LAMP PLEASES EVERYONE and INFRINGES NO PATENT. WESTINGHOUSE /^g^>^ ELECTRIC FANS British made throughout. \*'\^Mmkmm)i/ FROM 60 to 250 VOLTS. 3ft». SOLE AGENTS CENTRAL SSS LIMITED, SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR SUNBEAM CARS 1914, 16 H.P. TOURING CAR,263 words
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Advertisement43 1914-03-20 15 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at one or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement215 1914-03-20 15 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT Motor Tyre GP2fi?>& Manufacturers To H.M. King George V. FROM FEBRUARY Ist Dunlop Grooved Covers OF 100 M.M. SECTION, being 760 x 100 870 x 100 810 x 100 910 x 100 ARE REDUCED IN PRICE Approx: f% I Apply to your Oarage for Copy of New215 words
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Advertisement906 1914-03-20 16 MTT In the opinion of Sp© 6 pressure or I those who aTe most mjl temperature makes jU competent to judge, no difference to the CHAMPION MO- lubricating value TOK OIL is the m H T of "C O. It premost economical and most effective vents wear and tear for906 words
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Advertisement547 1914-03-20 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. mUKTOUTT. No. 16 and 16, Devonshire Road. Entry from April 1. Apply 171, Waterloo Street. 6-8 44 FLOOR TO LET. To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street, Entry March 1, 1914 Apply Meyer Brothers. 811 a TO LET. Furnished or unfurnished. Rose-cottage Mount Elizabeth.547 words
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Advertisement566 1914-03-20 16 TO BE LET Ot SOLD. to in. No. S, Robinson Road, suitable for offioe or Store. For particulars, apply No. 62, Amoy Street. 16 8 218 HOUBE TO LET. Silv.rton," 8, Upper Wilkie Road, from Ist April. For particulars, apply to N. B. W., 7, Sophia Road. 28-2 a a566 words
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Advertisement513 1914-03-20 16 WOTICEB. KIAM KUT ft GO. SHIP CHANDLERS, I>W— it »nd Municipal Contractor! 100, 108 108, Market Street. Telephone Nos. 421. GUAN KIAT CO., 37. Phillip Street. Ship-Chandlbrs, Government and Munici--1 pal Contractors, General Importers and Exporters and Commission Agents. Telephone No. 1171 1288 (Private 1450) 8-8 n I. J. GOLDBERG,513 words
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Advertisement438 1914-03-20 16 SINGAPORE CUB FIXTURES Straits Times List. The following fixtures lit the current week and important fnrthcomiug fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various dubs. Convenient forms ou which to make tiio returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Cricket Club. Lawn Tennis438 words
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Miscellaneous225 1914-03-20 16 Straits Vtimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 11 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, $1 each insertion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, $2. Inch Scau Rates are225 words
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