The Straits Times, 9 February 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,335 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 9. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      162 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Priw oow $13.60 per c*-i BEAR V^^M|j BEAR BRAND BRAND tin wz BEAfr BRAND \MU V IVI L/l\ HYGIENIC SWISS WH 11 rf fVI ILj IV it, n^** m its natural purW JjIJJ or dn 3,h|J «g wjihoul jdditiu" o. I SeHeiiM.,^,.^ t!ll> m''k''^fhpalf n Uable
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      133 1 ROBINSON CO. sole: agents for Countershaft, 3-Speed Gear. AS^sb* Thomson B; o 7 and li sS»" <l liarlow s t \j ggQ x gg ]L *-<-* r^O Chain-cum belt 3^—4 H.P. Price complete with Lamp and Horn, nett. FISH FITTER'S Smoked Haddocks, Kippers, Fish Fillets, ALL BRASS AHD NICKEL BEOS
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      2 1 GOODRICB TYRES
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    Sembilan Estates. LARGER CROP AND LOWER COSTS.
    1118 2 Sembilan Estates. LARGER CROP AND LOWER COSTS. Excess Profits Tax Liability. The eleventh annual ordin.iry Mjtttii.^' i.f tli'- K.tntiilan ExtatoH Co Ltd., 1 on Uocombur It, at the rr<;iMterud otticuH uf the company, Mr. K. Qilliat »tho chairman) presidio?. Tin Chairman, in moving the adoption of tlio report and accounts
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      486 2 BhIN6S SWEET SLUMBER TO NERVE WRECKED PEOPLE. Tha'. old devil, lumfn. is the %r- at Stftu <II •■> U i,. vi ri n I'nu Ul;our i« >-o »(-pat t^nt It I .uatoi..m- at U t.tfc. care ot Lih lv kiufc'- The iv -ll v Ijc Ml to pr ■-oni-, w.
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      327 2 FOR SALE PRIVATELY Tbe valuable frc 101 l residential property known aa Cluny," Ciony Koad, Singapore. For particular?, apply to POWELL Co.. Ltd., Auctioneer*. an— v K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist, 74 ft 74-1. BRAB BABAH ROAD Telephone No. 1346. EXTRACTION PAINLESS. Charlies ModeMtla, WORK GUARANTBBD. Cr ntult«tlOD In either CngUih
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      268 2 NOTICE. Wo brg to draw attention to tte fact that tie uddropß cf onr new Dept. opened to deal sprcial y with K lbbor con»ignmontii is aa IoIIowr: OUPIRE BROTHERS. RUBBER DEPT. nSM -H HANK BUILDISOS (Ist Ftror), Singapore. Oa and altur Ftbruary 1 all com upon deace relating to
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      300 2 NOTICE. The extraordinary general meeting of Soon Keck, Limited, will be held at 7, Malacca Street, on February 17, 1817, for tbe purpose of approving of a proposal to invest a earn what the Company can afford in the British War Loan. Tt)i-> cou'hc is prompted purely out of a
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      101 2 PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work Developing, Printing and Enlarging Repairing Cameras. *MtMllH UHE9MB COMPAHY *t»elafil Hotel Building*. diaftanore. Branch at Pcaang 81 6 IT f^Cw ti!^^ Mr IJW CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists No. 25, South Brlgad Road First-class Meohanioal Dentistry, Sold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGBS
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    Narborough Rubber.
    1116 3 CONTINUED PROGRESS AND HOPEFUL OUTLOOK. Current Year's Estimates. The nuruial general meeting of the Narborough (F.M S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on December 21, at the. registered office of the company, 6ft, London wall. K.C., Mr. William Antrnbus Lunicg (chairman of the company i presiding. 'I 1
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      290 3 "Practical Utility and Intellectual Enjoyment the Whole Year Round." The Davon' Patent MICRO-TELRSm?g A PERFECI 1 MRINATION OF MIOtOSCOI I AND TKLESCOI'E. \^y ma as.ro VILR'S Fi 3 2. -M^ oi'ic kll: uinTOM'.j I >l buildings, > -lc. r a* an a>«ti wuli a!u. In ;.r "V .1 II" IMONIAU
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      967 3 W// Cycling means **f/ Health Pleasure j? mcv If I J IfyrU'cnlyrojUMtiwhat < "4^ m /r you from a hiahh point iUAs^l V l l? K l '*>' »»d for wl ichiDV nt.nn ihotaiil Eirift O<U, mvi. Ur las also \Ji\m Coaster is so easy to Sup;j invention is made
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      442 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP rOO.. LTD. (IncoapoaiTßO in Japan EUROPEAN LINE A aerTiee ia maintained betw> en Yokohama, via ports and London nndcr mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw steamers maintaining this aerTiee have been > peoially designed and oonstrncted, and
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      694 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. "British India A pear L.inc. (Companies Incorporated in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot wltta Hit Majesty a Government). for China, 4mpmn, Pmnmng, Oaylon, Auatraha, India, Adan, Egypt, Maditarranaa.i Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Houwakd (for Europi) Octwabo (rom Cumi INTERMEDIATE
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      533 4 STEAMER, SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. (Inoorpobatbc in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobaamui, Bandon, Langsueo. Chumpon, Kohlak Bangkok. Qua Departure S.S. PRACHATIPOK Feb. 12 Feb. 14. 3 p.m. S* 0 0 1» 21, 3 p.m. S.S.
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      608 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SIRVICE OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (IN. OKPORATBD IN EnuLAND) ANO THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatbd in Enoiand) BIIWIIN Premantle (Perth), North-Wset Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings between Singapore and Wotitern Australia calling at Java (aa induoement offers), Derby, King's
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      290 5 BEST MANILA CIGARS AT REASONABLE PRICES SOLE AGENTS KEAT CHEANG CO., 61, Market Street. Singapore, and 416, Beach Street, Penang. STUFFED PARADISE BIRDS OSPREYS 1 FEATHERS OR LADIES' HATS AT HIGH STREET. We beg to inlonn our numerous clients and the general public that we have just received a choice
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      393 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOBENKAISHA (Inookpobatio in Japan) (Osaka Ntarcantilt Steamship Co., Ltd.) KOLtE-BOMBAY LINE. Iho Company maintains a .-ujrola" car«r service with six steamers oallic« at Moji Vokkaiohi, Hon«kon«. Singapore, Port Swettrnham. Penanx, Colombo and Bombay, and on the retorn voyage Tallinn at Tnticoric S ngapore, Honftkong and Moji. PACIFIC
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      242 5 WOOD- MILNE MOTOR CAR and MOTOR CYCLE TYRES. Made In Ei^land on. the Latest Scientific Prlnoiplea. SOUND sand DURABLE. Wood-Milne Speciai Pattern and Square Tread FOR STRENGTH, COMFORT. SAFETY. lowest competitive pricks. Wood-Milne Patent Foot Pump. With this simple and compact instrument you can flinate a large tyre to 75
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      207 6 MUSIC Just received, comprising the following i Tutor* for pianoforte, violin banjo, VIOLINS. mandolin.-, Huti ami c-.-t MANDOLINE BANJOS. Bertini piancforh stndicH. V. grades. MILITARY FLUTES, B. flat F. Dr. Allum and Macfarlune PICCOLOS, D. A E. Hit. ncalos and arpeggios for pianoforte. Metronomes, Occarinas iwitb Grotvenor Music Books. ilii)-
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      119 6 THE SERVANTS AGENCY OFFICE (Bhtablishid 1011) ■0 17, BMOBY QHAUT. SIMAPMf. DOMESTIC SERVANTS (indoor and outdoor). Men and women of all nationalities supplied at moderate charged. EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT. Now on registry: 'I bookkeepers, (our assistant book kooperß, three clerk and typists, four field -conductors, two factory conductors, one junior stenographer,
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      334 6 DISTRICT COURT SALE Tt o Ens Hock v. Henry Smith. AUCTION SALE Of ONE CINBMATOORAPH OPERATING MACHINE WITH STAND AND SWITCH. BOARD, At the Alexaudia Hall, No. 60S, North Bridge Koad. On Tubsday, Fbbruaky 18, 1817, at 11 a m. PO* ELL ft Co., Ltd., Auctioneers. 8-2 13-3 JONGKEENA Mrs.
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      146 6 "Triomphe" Sardines Packed in lib. and lib. white; tins with brash labels bearing the above mark. Easily opened by keys attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE SARDINES YOU WILL LIKE THEM Because they represent the highest quality iv Sardines, being packed in pure olive oil and in tomato. These Sardines have beer specially
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    114 7 FIXTURES. Friday, February 9. Higb Wate*. O.K a.m., 11 41 a.m The Oirl Inm Ciro h. Victoria Theatri Homeward mail closes (train.) Saturday, February 10. High Wate* CM a.m., 0.11 p.m. Theodore and Co.. Victoria Theatra. Sunday, February 11. High Watet. P. 55 a.m.. 0 46 p.m.
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    SINGAPORE MAIL'S CLOSE.
    169 7 Tor**. nliaru and Teluk Annon Ml ptu Malacca, Colombo and Bon: bay Malacca and Moat I piu .•onj{ 8 HO pm Katavi.t. Samaran>> atid Sourabaya, taking mails i>jr 1\ I>ir«m Port Mm.Hby. Hriubane. Syilnty. Melbourne and iiJe 3.30 pm Kota Tm^yi 4 pm Madras. Negapatacn and Koujbay
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    184 7 EXCHANQB. SiMSAPOBa, Fkbri-abt 9, 1917. )n Lo»i*,. ......Bank 4 m/s m H Demand m 2 4 Private 8 mfi m, 2/** On Francs Bank T. T. 826 O» India Bank T. T. 0» Homokohcj ..Bank d/d I] u pm On Ssuhskai ...Bank d/d m M O« Java
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      MINING.
      179 7 I»»ne Buyers Sellers. \alue 10 10 Ampang 5.50 6.50 1 1 Ayer Weng 100 1.10 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 1.25 13 10 KinU Association 850 10.00 41 £1 Kioto Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 «1 £1 Labat Mines 4.00 500 10 10. Malayan Collieries 11.00 12 50 £i £1 Malayan Tin
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      RUBBER.
      651 7 j? 8 8 Bujerg. Sellers. Value (S i/- 1/- AUagar 2/8 2 9 2/- 3/- Anglo-Java i/- Anglo-Malay 10/- 12/--2- 3/- Batang Malaka 8,2 8/6 41 41 Batn Tiga 8.0.0 4 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 8/ 8/74 41 41 Bukit Kajang 2.15.0 8.5.0 41 41 Bukit Lintang 8.10.0 4.2.6
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      GENERAL.
      143 7 GE NE RA L. I? 8 06 1 Buyers Sellers. \alae 41 41 I, Smelting 00. 7.26 800 41 41 ra<- 1-3-6 1.5.0 Hlectoie T'wayi 4/- 6/--10 10 Fraset Ne*T6 49.00 51.00 60 60 W. Hammer k Co. 88 00 66.00 100 Howarth Brekine 45.00 55.00 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100
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      DEBENTURES.
      49 7 Doited Bneineere 6% 1 1 ,284 600 par Singapore Electric T nuu ways 6% £860,000 nom S'poreManicip»16% 11,878,000 [ar i pore Municipal 4|% *****7 •1,800,000 S'pore Municipal 4*% oi ieos n,oon,ooo \o%<a» S'pore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 16%dis «'i»re ManicipaJ 4% £H(Yl.Or0 F.M.S. 6% loan 1918 115,0:0,000 pai l%pm
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      105 7 WHY ALLOW your log to suffer Irom that unsightly complaint knowa as MANGE when SQUIBS MANGE LOTION WILL CURE IT? It is a sure cure for Mange. HO COMPLICATED DIRECTIONS NO DIETARY RESTRICTIONS A'ter everything else has t>een tried without success Squib s Mange Lotion will succeed. GIVE IT A
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      854 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BITUATION WANT'S O by experience amah, locally or outp irta. Ad iress ~i, 3*go St 9 2-16 1 WANTED IMMEDIATELY, lor estate ii V. S thoroughly competent offica clerk most have p 'rf»ct knowledge of keeping al tecounta and b i a Rood typist. Apply ii own handwriting
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      698 7 CIRCULAR SAWS Manufactured by SANDERSON BROS. NEWBOULO. LTD, OF SHEFFIELD. ALL SAWS BEAR THE ABOVE TRADE MARK. Sizes usually in stock 36, 42, 48 72 ins. Diatn. Sole Agents FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) EASTERN BRANCH -SINGAPORE. I LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER COMPANY. STENOGiUPHERWISHBSTOOBTAIN POSITION Good testimonial*.
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    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9. THE HOUR AND THE NEED.
    1100 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9. THE HOUR AND THE NEED. Nothing is wanting either of strength or of dignity in the speech from the Throne at the opening of the Imperial Parliament. The peace overtures made by the enemy are briefly dismissed as they indicated no posSi ble basis
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    66 8 The Ministry of Finance has authorised the district authorities of this province to oontinutt the examination of title deeds to establish the owner-hip of land for another period of six mdbtbs, that is, from January 15, to July 15, 191?. The (ioverment ig still badly in need of money and
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    26 8 The Rev. W. Cross will give an address on Tbe Lighthouse with illustrations from a model lighthouse, in Prinsep Street Church, on Sunday, at S p.m.
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    39 8 Tbe Bentong Hindu Temple was burnt down on Wednesday at 11 30 a.m., while rice was being cooked for the poor. My the prompt action of the police about 50 houses in close proximity to tbe temple were bayed.
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    34 8 Tbe Nedcrland Steamship Company have laid their ships up. Tbe Dutch Lloyd Shipping Company are in conference with tbe Nederlan 1 Company regarding a safe route either by tbe Cape or elsewbero to India.
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    35 8 Tbe Bataviasebe Nieawsblad reports that the German Consulate at Batavia has called upon all Germans in Java to furnish particulars of their names, etc. Tbe journal thinks this very suspicious in the present critical circumstances.
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    41 8 Mr. Holford Knight, at the annual general meeting of the Bar on January 18, was to move That the General Council do consider and report upon the desirability of making provision for the admission of duly qualified women to the profession."
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    46 8 See Thuan, convicted of buying cultivated rubber without a license, in tbe District Court, Malacca, before Mr. B. Nunn, on tbe Bth inst., was fined 1500. It was only a few days ago the same fine was meted oat to another Chinese for a similar offence.
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    52 8 Lee Teck, a coolie employed at tbe wharves, was convicted in the second police court this morning of breaking open a case in Godown No. 2, West Wharf, and farther with tbe theft of a belt. On each charge be was sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment, the terms to
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    54 8 An item of news from North China told us recently that campaign against the recruiting of Chinese labourers in tbe Cbihli Province has been started in earnest by the Citizens' Association at Tientsin. The information as to what tbe labourers were being recruited for and where their services would be
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    61 8 In their produce report dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state Owing to tbe position of affairs in Europe the market for copra has weakened considerably since our last report and today can only be described a? stagnant. Quotations are nominal and may be given as about *S 50 for
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    67 8 On January 22. a fire broke out in the Dunlop Rubber Company at Wakinthama, a suburb of Nagasaki. Fanned by a strong north westerly wind, tbe flames spread rapidly, bat thanks to the efforts of tbo stall, assisted by firemen and police, the outbreak was got under control inside of
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    58 8 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday prohibits the importation into England of gold, manufactured or unmanufactured, gold coin or articles contain ing gold all manufactures of silver except silver watches and cases jewellery of any description, except under licence, save gold consigned to the Batkof England. Another proclamation prohibits the
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    84 8 In the third police court this morning, Mr. E. M. Tozer mentioned the case in which Lim Chin Teck stands charged with cheating a flour merchant in respect of 10 1 bags of tlour value M, 322 88, and 52 bags value 4661.44. After formal mention the case was again
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    84 8 North Kedah is raising money for the I!od Cross Fund, the programme of festivities including gambling fruu 8 a.m. to midnight to morrow and Sunday, mayongx, menoras, wayaiig*. cock fighting and bull hgbting. On other days there will be boat racing, racing and biscuit eating, obstacle race, horse racing and
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    101 8 A money-changer, named Mohomed Ismail, of 804, North Bridge Road, was standing at his widow let into the wall, with a bundle of notes in hie hand to the value of IIUO. another bundle of the same value being on the counter in front of him. Ng Ah Kiam, a
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    102 8 The second police court magistrate was occupied the whole of yesterday afternoon in taking evidence in the preliminary inquiry into the chargo prepared against Saijah bin Sarbon, a Javanese chauffeur, of 6, Nassim Road, who is charged with causing the death of a Bengali, named Ramdawar, in Now Bridge Road,
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    120 8 A Chinese mining coolie employed on a mine at Muogleiuba met with his doath by lightning a few evenings ago. It appears that he and three other coolies were returning to their kongsi from the mine at about li 30 p.m. in a heavy thunderstorm. One coolie was walking Blightly
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    379 8 Mr. T. A. Martin has joined the the Planters' Loans Boanl. Mr. and Mrs. I*. A. Anthony returned to Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Mr. E. V. Mdes, the well known member of tbe Singapore Bar. has left for borne. Mr. T. Hume, of Van Song Estate, has
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    Overseas Club Tobacco Fund.
    53 8 We very gratefully acknowledge $20, being a furthe r contribution from I niti d Engineers staff dinntr (making the total $240) to our fund for assisting tbe Overseas Club to provide smokes for oar eoldii rs and sailors. Tbe amonnt we have received for the fund
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    Singapore Rubber Auction.
    90 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. write under yesterday's date: For this week's auctions which commenced to-day, some 922 tons were cataloged. A good demand wa v experienced for all grae'es, w-ith the exception of unsmokbd sheet, and prices wero higher. Kibbed smoked she et and pale crepe touched
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    Women Gamblers.
    84 8 In the thin] police court this morning, three Chinese wemen from 92, Tanjong Pagar Road, were charged by Mr. (iunston, assistant Superintendent of Police, with assisting in carrying on a public lottery, naoiely, a Chap Jee Kee lottery. All three were convicted one of the women bad been
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    Bandman Opera Company.
    238 8 Tins, a musical comedy in two acts, was presented by the ISandman Company last night, and if it proved less rollicking than The Bing Boys it was full of life and brightness and tuneful numbers. The plot, as usual, was quite thin and did not greatly matter.
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      151 8 "GARRiCK" r^^gg CIGAREnES B B SMOKING MIXTURE. Cigarettes per tin of 50, 75 ct«. Smoking Mixture, Ordinary and Coarse Cut in |4 lb. tins $1.10 DUTY PAID. On Sale at all Dealers. FASHIONABLE FOOTWEAR NEW STOCK ENGLISH SHOES. JUST ARRIVED. No. 466- The New "Futurist" W 455- Ladies' Fine Wh.te
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      245 8 Picture Programme TO NIGHT THAT WILL GIVE YOU SOMETHINQ TO TALK ABOUT AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY Alhambra (U-Rch Kuad The Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore A Programme cj Features To night, screened to the accompaniment of SPECIAL MUSIC, played a* it should be played The
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    THE WAR.
    1996 9 SUBMARINING. Neutrals and German Action. American War Department Busy. Rittcr's TrL^RA*-. i ,n. February I II a.m. Washington The Senate has ratified the severance of relations with Germany by 78 votes to ft, Washington 'Dip resolution *atifying the rapture with Germany is gen«r\ll? supported with the exception of
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    Active Service.
    172 9 HELP FOR MEN GOING FROM MALAYA. We very gratefully acknowledge additional subscriptions to the Active Service Help Fand. Men who have passed the requisite medical and military tests, and whose departure is sanctioned by the Advisory Committee*, when reference to sneb committees has been necessary, should communicate with
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    Blinded Soldiers and Sailors' Fund.
    324 9 The following are the January contributions to above fund Previously acknowledged $16,058.32. Mrs. N. B. We-sterbcut $5. Mrs. Da!y January to April *12, Mrs. Swindell M, Mrs. Lane S3. Mrs. Reid (December) S3, N. S. (December) »2, Mrs. A. P. Williams tl, C. Kimmel, Esq.
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    90 9 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended February 3 was 30.06 per mille of the population. The total number of deaths was 21), of which 160 were male subjects and 31 female Convulsions claimed 22, phthisis 31, malaria fever 31. beri
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    Explosion at Fushun Coal Mine.
    124 9 As tbe result of careful investigations it has been ascertained that the cause of tho tire in the Oyatna pit of the Fusban coil mine in Manchuria, by which nearly I,COO men lost their lives, was due to an explosion oi coal dust, which was
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    London Finance.
    996 9 U.S. PRESIDENTS CHRISTMAS CARD. From Our Special Correspondent. December 28, 1916. President Wilson's Christmas card to the Allies has not had a very soothing effect. Although prepared some weeks ago it was most unfortunate in the time of its delivery, following so closely on the insolent Oorman offer
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    PANTAI RUBBER.
    408 9 Distribution of 15 Per Cen. For Year. The seventh yearly report of the director! to tbe shareholders states Your directors have pleasure in submitUc, tbe l-uUnce sheet and profit and loss accoool for the year erded October 31. 1916. Tbe net profit amounts to BJVjRIM To which bas
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    SELANGOR TURF CLUB.
    277 9 (From Our Own Corkbspondint). K jala Lumpur, February Tbe weather was wet for tbesecoDil day ot the races aod the going was heavy. Tbers was a fair attendance. Results. Civil Stark-.- 1 Moment 10.2 (R. Billett); 2 Taman 9.12 (Logue); :S Will o' the Wisp 7.0 (Parson*).
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    50 9 The Indo-Chinese Development Syndicato bas been n gistired with a capital of MOUftM in £1 shares. The object is to MM k a': openings of employment of capital in IntloCbina or elsewiitie. to develop and turn to account lands, concessions, &Btate«, plantation, mint", oil well", oil beariDg and coal properties.
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    Vote of Credit.
    1261 10 MR B'MR LAWS PLAIN STATEMENT. Reasons for Increased Expenditure. In I'nmiDittPo of Supply, the H >nse of ('unimno* on D-c in'i.'r Ii consider, d the Supplementary 't.- ot Credit for £400,000,000 on account of fie expenses of the war. The Cluncellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Bonar Law),
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    LALANG FOR PAPER-MAKING.
    503 10 The Outlook for a Profitable Industry. In view of the great scarcity in the raw material in paper- making it is somewhat remarkable that a Urge potential source of supply should have been neglected up to the present time. The question has recently engaged the attention of
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    TAXED SIX-FOLD.
    239 10 German Prince Advocates Annexation. Prince Otto N Saltn Horstmar, a notorions tnne\ itionist, has written an article which indirectly throws an interesting light upon the secret fears entertained by tbe junkers and capitalists in Germany as to their econo BM future. The Prince says peace without annexations would
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    Carey United Rubber.
    137 10 The report of the Cirey I'uited Rubber Estate*. Limited, states that tbe crop showed a corsi.it ratio decrease, owing to severe droaaM during the wintering months, only |17,>W lbs. having been obtained Tbe estimate for tbe present year is 2.' 0.000 lbs. Th. price obtained works out
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    AN ENGAGEMENT ROMANCE.
    1002 10 Proceedings Against a Popular Actress. A suit for the attachment before judgment of an engagement ring valued at R». 800 came before Mr. F. K h.bbin, Third Jurlge of the Small Causn Court, Ctlcutta, on .Unit nry 13. in which th" plaintiff was Mr. Kraok N.i well,
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    Kaiser's Great Bluff.
    783 10 SCENE AT A REVIEW ON SOIL OF ALS\CE. Emperor In Jocular Wood. Oi Tuesday the German Ktiser was posing as prince of peace. On Wednesday ne resumed Ins more accustomed role of Supreme War Lord, says a writer in a borne paper. Wubin twenty-four hours of bis
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    THE LIARS' LATEST.
    272 10 THE LIARS LATEST. Boche Invention Regarding Death Of Kitchener. The Germans now claim that they torpe doed 11 M.S. Hampshire on which Lord Kitchener met his death in June last. They have invei te I a story of finding a letter in a bottle addressed to Mrs. Smith, of South
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    AGRICULTURE IN MALAYA.
    355 10 Proposed Conference at Kuala Lumpur. The following minutes of a meeting of the Committee of the Agricultural Conference, Malaya. IttT, have been circulated by Mr. B. Bunting, the hon. secretary: Tbe Agricultural Conference Committee consists of the following —Mr L wton Brain, Director of Agriculture (chairman). Missis.
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    LUMUT RUBBER ESTATES.
    517 10 Output Estimated at One Million Pounds. The report of tbe Lumut Rubber Estates, Limite states that tbe total area at present under cultivation is 3.256 3 acres, an addi tional live acres having been brought into cultivation during the year The reserve land held by tbe company
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    JANUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    43 10 Strathisla (Perak) —19,500 lbs. Perraas.— l9 800 ltx>. M,i|..lie 11.271 lbs. Central Kelantan.— s,9o3 lbs. Tehran. -Six months ended December :il 549,9<»S \bi. January, 1917, 58,886 lbs. i to date 608.SSJ lbs. Lunas.— l4,7oo lbs.; three months 44 500 lbs.
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    98 10 Staff Paymaster A E. Aylen, RN has been promoted to Het paymaster. be came an assistant clirk on January 1. 1896 and reached the staff paymast. rs list on I>. iub.r 9, 1912. He served in tin OWm War of IMB, and was landed with Captain Sir O. orgt Warrender
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      34 10 In consf qionce of th- wet condition of the course, the Singapore (i.)lf Club gold medal and February tutdal competitions have been postponed uutil Siturday and Sun lay, the 17th and 18th inst.
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      Football.
      95 10 The final for the S.F.A. cup will bo played between Sbropshires I. and the S It ft on tbe S.C.C. ground on Saturday afternoon, kick off at 5.10 pm. In all probability His Excellency the Oovernor will attend and present the cup and medals. The following will represent Shropshire*
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      Swimming.
      40 10 Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday, the 11th instant, as follow Johnstons Pier: <), 10 and 11a.m., 230 and 3 31 p.m. Club Bungalow: 9 30 and 10.:<0a.m., 12 15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. Tide 0.46 p.m., height 9ft. '2in.
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    RAUB RUBBER ESTATES.
    522 10 Report of the First Year's Work. The report of tbe directors of tbe Ranb Rubber Estatve. submitted at the first ordinary general meeting, states The following statement gives the total area and cultivation of the estate at the close of the financial year i The company, therefore,
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    Correspondence.
    106 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible foi the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind tbat letters must bu short and to the point. Long, rambling epistles are liable to be ert'jeted or ruthlessly cut down. A correspondent complains of the increased working cost of Chendenang Tin
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    31 10 A Chinese who inventc .1 v typewriter for his native Lin. t.iiuiii a patent boa tin- P klu Ministry ol ii.mmi r lartvi y. us Tliis typewriter I Clun. M I
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      85 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages 7. In the Sze Hai Took Banking and lunar anoe Co.'s financial statement advertised yesterday, I nder a»nt tR the £300 4 per cent liritixb Government War Loan giiould be i.:i,UCO Mr. ILeser. of the Ailelpki 11 >te], is
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    An Eye For An Eye.
    672 11 Cecil ebb .lolmson contributes tue tol'.owing in The sutt-Mnan <) Submarine I'ummandi r. what a ladies' man jm arc, To ratcli a ghmpne* of petticoats you'll travel very far. And while your twin, the airman, murders women from tho air. You murder from beneath the
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    kelantan Rubber Estates.
    170 11 The report of the Relamau Hubbt r Kxtate*. Limited, atatea that tin- rum uptnt on dewl opmrat during tint year, including building. ■■onatr tr |-t -T7T The total crop of rubber amosafc I aH ayainul 41 4_'7 lbs. MNfi prut nt;a|>or< »»h 'is. fi.42i1.. an i-ompan.i with
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    713 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Kebruarj 9, 1917. Meaars. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, isaue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares arc only nominal. Norn. Valoi I Kr»n« MILH' 2/- Allavu 2/- Angb -JaTt 2/- Anglo-MtUy
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      542 11 "His Master's Voice" RECORDS Send for new main list just published. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. DISTRIBUTORS, Raffles Place (Incobporatek in Hongkong). TO-NIGHT I Special Selected Programme TO-NIGHT AT THE POPULAR PHOTO PUr HOUSE CINEMA Tanjong Pagar Road— Trams Pass the Door. In tb Second Sbow, at 7.1-0 2 NEW EPISODES
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      288 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, February 10, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone
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    Railways for China.
    1725 12 AMERICAN MAGNATES HOPEFUL VIEWS. Lines to be Built to Pay. Williard D. Straight. Vice President of the American International Corporation, which is interested in the development of railroads in China, was asked the other day why his company doeirvs to do business in that country, in view
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    186 12 Outward. The following paasenper bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Bxpruse. Per P. and steamer. From London to Singapore. The Hon. Mr. Justice Edmnnds, Mr^. (i.ikie, Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Loft* Mr. Boxendale, Mr. Bates. Mr. I>ekker. Miss Cochranes.
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    94 12 lsitorg to Peking, who remember tbe time when there were do more than two or three motor can in the town, arc always surprised at tbu nauibur that run about the citj to-daj. Motor cycles, apparently, are on the increase too, for according to the Peking Oasette, the Administrative Commiasion
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY.
    758 12 The following new books are now ready for issue: Albanesi, Madamo, Hearts and Sweethearts S ***** Begbic, Harold, In the Hand of the Potter S ***** Blackwood. Algernon, The Wave... S ***** Bland, Hubert, Olivia's Latchkey. S ***** Canfield, Dorothy, The Real Motive S ***** Carpenter, J. Harold,
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    127 12 The Bishop of London, speaking at St. MartinVin the Fields, said, that ii the Chrifitian Churches bad been united tbej would have spoken with words of thunder, and made impossible the German crimes that had disgraced the world. They could not call the feeble remonstrance of the Pope anything at
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    British Casualties.
    892 12 Tic following names appear in tbe latest cam uty list Delhi, January 22. Killed.— 2nd Lieut. W. J. Arbuthnot, 1.A.R.0.; Lieut. E. C. Graham, 1.A.; 2nd Lieut. W. G. Hardman, Manchester Captain W. E. Jackson, Manchesters 2nd Lieut. J. Johnson, Machine Gun Corps 2nd Lieut. W. J. C.
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    Ampat (Sumatra) Rubber.
    153 12 The report of th< Ampat (Sumatra) Kubbi r KsUte, Limited, states that the output of rubber for the year was 156,828 lbs., made up as follows Hevea 150,651 lbs. (estimate 180,000 lbs.), Kamboeng 6,177 lbs. The official estimate of output of Uevea rubber for the year 1916
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    26 12 Humour has it, says the Straits Echo, that when the railway connection is through to Bangkok the Meaangeries Maritimes will make Penang a port of call
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      233 12 HEADQUARTERS FOX THE ONLY GENUINE: NOVELTY WRIST WATCH BAND UP-TO-DATE NO MORE "m^Wl^llßl 1^ ftv I IWa^rjoS^FEcr) UP-TO-DATE LEATHER yK^fJ|j|i7 PEOPLE oTD.no w4% if l! WrW® EASILY WORN STRAPS f>^J^j[n) EASILY TAKEN OFF Original Importers i JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF Only Address. ORCHARD ROAD. Only Address. TO LET RAFFLES
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    PROPHETS AND PROPHECIES.
    1029 13 Some Badly Discredited War Soothsayers. Alpha, of the Plough, writes in tbe London Star: I met a man last evening who asked uio when I thought the war would end. He Btruck me as one of those people who never know when a question is oat of
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    Colours and Contrasts.
    114 13 Tbe auburn- haired woman looks beat in tbe browns that shade into tbe tones of ber hair or in tbe rich dark greens. Tbe yellow haired girl can wear red. Tbe greens, too, are delightful on her also certain yellows and blacks. White ir lea* becoming. Klaea,
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    18 13 Mr P. L, Ljncfa hu arrived from borne to join the firm of Logan and Roan at Ipoo
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      202 13 RECORD BARGAINS AT WHITEAWAYS SAXiE WHITE BLOUSES Pfll nilßPfl Immense variety of styles, quite UULUUIfEU the newes t patterns, all offered VOILE at one price. BLOUSES. $1.95 SPORTS FLEECY WOOL SPORTS COATS in all shades, light in weight, COATS. Sale Price $7.95 COSTUMES CHILDREN'S WASHING TUNICS Plain, white and epot
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      235 13 BRITISH GAR OWNERS ITS UP TO YOU to see that your car is fitted with BRITISH TYRES made in GREAT BRITAIN. It is difficult to understand the attitude of mind which allows Britishers and British Subjects at a time like the present to be indifferent as to the origin of
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      2007 14 WAB^or PkAOK. FAMINE or PLENTY, LIFE INSURANCE IB WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. VHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE aBEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (laooaroaanß in Stbaits SaTTLaaaMTs) HEAD OFFICE i WlnshsstM Heuss, UngsaoM LONDON OFFIOB i SE, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has CBOiOOO deposited with tbe Sopteae
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      918 14 ,hSUK»Hut. ALLIANCE INSURANCE CO.. LTD.! THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (I«X>BPO«ATBD ExatANDI. (1nC0..; „<-.. M. IS I All kinds ol LMi ai.d Undowmmt l'oncieiKucd. CIDC sun MdTm RIB RiflKS |BMTHRlEaCo.,Md.,GeLeralAgonts.Siuijapore. MKt ANU RIUIWbAH HIOKO |f.S, KVANS, ■Isdwt- a.;. Of every descripticfi granted 69 by this Company at rates of j
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1127 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Lorries. So many changes have been effected daring tin) war tbat them is a growing national n favour of re organisation ami reform, which is spciilly observable in all of industrial activity and more particularly in the motor industry. So
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      306 15 Use All-:B*»i/.tlgil* ROM TYRES ■sßDaaßHßaßlßVMßßlßaiHßßßVaklVßßlHßßWßsaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaißßlsaiß^Bl *fc9sm Tyres are cf paramount 4#tt :uf ortance to yon and the life of your CM. V >or safety dopends upon their reliability, yonr runiag expens vary according to their rtoribilitv. your comfort is Urgely atlucted by tli 1 !iHt. but m mi mI outlay
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      46 15 Jat\ No ADVANCE JO DUNLOP TYRES Kllilf Ml REDUCTION nUlßl'^Hl^ w^ich other people endeavDUNLOP RUBBER Co,(|PAR EAST) UQ, INC: m HQNKQHI. SINGAPORE $TELASTIC TYRES BRITISH and BEST WRITE FOR PARTICULARS OF OUR GUARANTEE SCHEME. IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. ■OLB AGENT* International Trading Co. Laidlaw Building
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      1100 16 A^B. MACKAYS gTHE ORIGINAL LIQUEUR WHISKY. As supplied to both Houses of ie|i|a-^. Parliament I ill OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS ,i faifA Sole Agents f$%A ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Ls^gjfjß ND MXWNY. LIMITED I j j I I Incorporated in England) ■VldaO* Sinfedpore Pen n^ an <* Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTKD,
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      580 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LRT, No, -JO, Kirn Keat Road. Apply to leo Hock Hoe, No. 8, Kaffles Place. 2 13-n TO LET, Ounrobin, Barker Road. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Van k Co. 17-B TO LBT. Houses No. 7, Chanoory Lane Apply to.Cbing Keng Lee k Co., Auctioneers. 18
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      324 16 PAINTS OILS OF ALL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT Co. 1 08 and 109, Mnrfcet Street. Phonb samb No. 431. G.R. LAMBERT&Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS, Ja, Orchard Road, Telephoned 1000. rTHE OLDEST AND LEADING STUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resoarces, and tbe Requisite Experience, am all
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      283 16 JUST READ WHAT WE HAVE! 1,600 Kegs Hubbaok's Paints in 20 and 28 lbs. kegs (assorted colour-). 1,620 Krgs Coltbuntt and Harding Paints in 20 and 28 lbs. kegs (assorted oolours). 800 Gross Brass and Iron Wood Screws (assorted size*). 60 8 Wheeled Pipe Cotters Nt h. 1 2* 8.
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      494 16 NEW MOTOR CARS Fop HIRE If you wish to hire a oar make siu;e Hint you get a reliable and comfortable car which will ensure a pleasant drive By placing your order with us, as we only supply FIRST-CLASS CARS. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE SIB A 216, Orchard Road (Next to
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      319 16 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone i 58. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addruHsed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of ovrry description arc inserted in the ordinary body
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