The Straits Times, 26 February 1918
1918-02-26
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Title Section13 1918-02-26 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.656 BINGAPORE. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 26. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement80 1918-02-26 1 ■ILKMAIO SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK rneeiow $19.00 Best Quality ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In drums containing 140 lbs. nett. THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) STEEL Filing Cabinets Card Index Cabinets White-ant proof, fire resisting, dust and damp proof Illustrated catalogue Ins on application to the manufacturers RONEO, LTD., 14-a, Collyer80 words
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Advertisement186 1918-02-26 1 ROBINSON CO. 1 CRICKET j^% CRICKET f I flj|f WISDEMS CATGUT fiH '?i?\ i ill^^S^u reoowned rTifexAaJeoaL m CRICKET BALLS I {cLn>»:K) M CRICKET STUMPS IM. m BATTING GLOVES I M CRICKET BAGS COMPOSITION CRICKET TJjm\ Ij I BALLS] Mmh. \VHW CRICKET NETS %^HEIV always in stock 6UNN MOORE 8186 words
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Article1160 1918-02-26 2 WORKING THE GINS DURING AN ATTACK. Spirit of the Gunners. Down in the captured Boche dag oat tbe men stretched thtmstlveß as best tbey ooald, HtiuKyliDK into consciousness. Their sleep had lasted only an hoar or two, fcr earlier in the night the; had gone post-haste to tbe1,160 words
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Advertisement341 1918-02-26 2 CHILDREN'S COUGHS Veno's it the Sure Cure— and Children like It The quick curative effect of Veno's Lightning Cough Cure is t,i.' wmidrr of every mother who uses it for her children. It cures whooping cough, bronchial cough, every kind of cough and cold to which children are subject; and341 words
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Advertisement274 1918-02-26 2 I CUTICURA HEALS SK HANDS Th.it itch, burn, crack, chap, and Uaid, in a wonderfully short time in mo.-t cases. Soak the hands on retiring in a hot <V *^T^ suds of Cuticuj^. r>k^ Lra Soap, using *f/J \j£-r plenty of tie K7_L^ Soap. Dry and rub Cutfcura Ointment gently274 words
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Advertisement198 1918-02-26 2 YAMATO CO. 'Phone 432 4 1 High Street GASH SALE Begins on March 1 and will continue till March 31 New Japanese Goods. Special Cotton Crepe and Furniture. A very large variety to select from. m Homron rope mikufaituriii is., in. (IxMutunD ix Hshmohs) Efttatb liaised 1888 1 MANUFACTORBRB OF198 words
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Article1154 1918-02-26 3 DRAMA IN FRANCE UNDER DIFFICULTIES. By Cicely Hamilton. A few ytwrs ago the title, V MCA. Theatrr,' would bave sounded to many like a contradiction in terms nowadays tbe tbeatrr, like numerous otber institutions, bas come within tbe scope of tbe Red Triangle— which in purveyor1,154 words
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Advertisement415 1918-02-26 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURffiEfc BUllli-JP YOUH HEAL ilh (M rt-UIB EXTRACT OF RED J/.MAJC* y,-"'^ ftwioonoed th« IWCHItT «WWSM OUTKPSITIM the most t» *to«i -jw nm Tf. Vr\'». tt J L'VLil, J LUI .11 l| fcstU! 11l ■BUMATISI .-'ATE SKIN DISEASES. RESTORES THE W^AK, REVIVES r;ki_ DEPRESSED V 'LKINSON' T415 words
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Advertisement295 1918-02-26 3 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY Which li.is now borne the Stamp of l'ublic Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS. ENO'S FRUIT SALT PLEASANT TO TAKE, REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet— Eating or Drinking, Thirst, Giddiness, Rheumatic or Gouty295 words
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Advertisement597 1918-02-26 3 GOVERNMENT OF JOHOBE A temporary Master in oharee is reqaired <or the M.:ar Eag'i 1, RekMl Ire, furnUbed banialow. S»la-y aecordiD K to qualifications. Candid»tot! tot tbe pott th >uld be prepared to as ume doty in the midd'e of April. Applications to be stnt to tbe Knglish Education Offiot>r,597 words
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Advertisement450 1918-02-26 4 BTEAMEH SAIUWat. KY^K. JAPAN HAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (IaooBroBATBD n Jatah) EUIOPEAN UNE 4 servioe is maintained between Yokohama, via parts, and England under mail ooatraet wMh the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamert maintaining bbia servioe have been specially detigned and saaaiiiinV* tad are fitted with all the latest450 words
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Advertisement510 1918-02-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P> O." British India AND v. Apcar L.me (OOMTAMUS iMOOBrOBATBD U MMItkAKD) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINBULAR AND ORIiNTAL 8. N Co. (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty a OoTerniaent) The Company's MAIL SBRVIOBB BAST OF BOMBAY ate at ntesent suspended. V*vmm The Company. INTERMEDIATE SBRVIOBB TO AND FROM510 words
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Advertisement630 1918-02-26 4 BTEAMEB MILINM. fHE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION M.. LD. (IHOOBP.BATBD Of SlABl). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisul, Semerak, Baebo, Kelastaß, Tabu Ba.igaara, Telania Paaarai, Pataai, Singora, Laooa, Kobsamui, Baadon, Langsuea, Ohumpom, Kohlak k Baagkck Dua Dapartura PRAOHATIPOK Fab. 97, 8 p.m. a. ASOANO Mar. 4 Mar. 6, 3 p.m. The steamers630 words
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Advertisement610 1918-02-26 4 BTEAMEK MlLimg. OOMBINBO BBBVNM O» THEBCEAMI.I.Gi..LTI (laooaroßATao n a*o thewestTustraliar t. N. CB.. LTB. (IKOOBPOBATSD M BnetASß) SBTWBBM x>ramantla (Parth), MtrtK-Wn: Ausitrallan Ports, lan and Slngaaorn. Regular sailings between Singapore aaa Western Australia calling at Java (m la. dueemeat offers), Derby, King's Sound (nort) (or the Kimberley Gold Fields), Broome,610 words
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Article91 1918-02-26 5 FIXTURES. i Tuesday, February 26. Higu Water. 10.51 a.m., 11.87 p.m. Wednesday, February 27. HigL W. -of 11 24 >.m., 11.68 p.m Thursday, February 28. High Water, 11.64 a.m. Boyal Asiatic Sxsibty mooting, 6 p.m. Ladies Lawn Tennis Club mtg., 6.80 p.m. Friday, March I. H,. b91 words
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Article158 1918-02-26 5 To DAT. Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan 2.SU p." Batu t'aLat VoO pm Colombo 2-80 ptu P. Dickiton and P. Swettenbam 3.80 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm Anaiuba anJ Natuna Is. 8 pm P. Batam and Pnlau Bclang 8 pm EotaTinggi 4pm South Africa and Spain (via158 words
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Article274 1918-02-26 5 Ibe mail trait' bom dingapoit: for the ■ntt) ieavo Tank Head station daily at 7.7 a.m (Bon lay ei« pt*^., 1 and 7 p.m., aniving at Kui Lonipui a' T 18 p.m. and 6.46 a.m. csiri uv ij TL through express to Penang last m Ham I -jp-jt274 words
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Article34 1918-02-26 5 (OBloukl Port Office Report.) (.•Ft >"lIUPOU AtllTlD LOBDOH U <sember 4 Juui; 21 Daoembet 6 February Deeeoiber 14 Febnury 'i Deoember 16 Juiomry 24 lH<efmbef 20 24 JaMvy 4 February II34 words
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Article179 1918-02-26 5 EXCMANOE SINQAPORB, KbBROABT 38, 1918. On London Bank 4 m/i 3/4] Demand 3/4 A Private 8 m/s 3/4* On FftAnca Bank 810 On India Bank T. T. 165} On Hongkong. ..Bank d/d 38%pm On Shanuhai ...Bank d/d C4| On Java. Bank T. T. IHSJ On Japan Bank179 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article173 1918-02-26 5 10 10 Ampan* 10.00 10 f 0 1 1 Aje» Wen« 8.86 8 600.d 10 10 Bants Associatooa 7.86 8 25 £1 41 KinUTin 1.10.0 .in 41 41 Lahat Mine.- 6JO 576 10 10. Malayan Collieries 16.00 16 60 41 41 Malayan Tia 1.14.0 Übi-aom 10 10 Middleton 15.26173 words
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Article115 1918-02-26 5 £1 £1 I. SmeltaM Oc. 7.60 8.00 £1 41 Pwl. 18.0 15.0 6, S/- aieoteic Twip 8,8 4 10 10FV«m*Nmto fO.Ou 62 00 60 60 W.H»uimei*Co 72..0 7r 63 100 100 K*ti Btoi, Del, 180.00 160 1* 10 10 Maycarcl *Co 6.00 700 41 41 Shell Transport 6.10.0 6.16115 words
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Article62 1918-02-26 5 United IsrinNn 8 11.384,600 pa* Singapore Blectrio Tramways b% £860.000 bud S'poie Municipal 6% t1.878,000 pa* Snore Municipal 4f% of 1907 1,600,000 IU% lie B'pon: Municipal «t% ol 1908 »1.0 „0. 10% d«» S pore Municipal 4% 2,000,t"> 10% di» >»'pn*e Mnnieipal 4<¥ £800 Onr vms. «<* io»r ion62 words
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Article337 1918-02-26 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prim*. Ftaae. Lyall* Co. Kvatt Alot Gaiab (II) 8.60 8.60 8.*6 875 Aroal. Malay fy.pd. a.86 8.00 28* 8.0) > Ayer Hitam (16) 14.60 16.60 16 00 18.00 Ayer Kaning (II) IX6 115 1.10 1.20 Vyer337 words
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Advertisement124 1918-02-26 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE Ile Municipal Commissioners invite toDders for the oonstruotion ot the following ■einforeed concrete bridges:— 1 Bridge over Kallang River, on site of aad to replace the existing highway and tramway bridges. Sealed tenders to be handed to the Municipal -«cretary not later than March 80, 1918. 2. Bridge124 words
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Advertisement419 1918-02-26 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALB, npri. ht seven rcttvp, Krc-n*-polished piano by Ua ste. anh 1400, including case. Reply Ma'acoa c/o Staits Times. BM-*M Some of our advertisers RAFFLES In hotel d«ssrvsdi> popular DOLLAR DIRECTORY COMPANY FOR SALE Freehold land laoing Orchard Road, are* about 80,000 sq. feet about two miles419 words
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Advertisement633 1918-02-26 5 THE FAVOURITE MIXTURE AT HOME AND ABROAD Smith's "Glasgow" CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ALL DEALERS IN SINGAPORE F.M.S. IN THE ESTATE OF A. J. OUNN, DEOEABED. AUCTION SALES At Mbssks. Cling Kbmo Lai a Co.'s Salbsooh, Rjtrrus Cbambbss, Raptlbs Flacb, On Monday, March 4, at 2.30 p.m. All that beaut'fnll?633 words
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Advertisement6 1918-02-26 5 Watch This Space FOR Further Announcement6 words
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1138 1918-02-26 6 The Straits Times TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28. THE FALL OF JERICHO. By the capture of Jiricbo, the British in Palestine complete their line north of Jerusalem from the Jordan to tbe sea. It is pointed out that the enemy, if be aspires to recapture any of the ground he baa lost,1,138 words
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Article34 1918-02-26 6 Two crayrn portraits of H.E. tbe Governor drawn by Mr. King Chor for tbe Halifax Fete were bought by Mr. i id Kab Kee and Mr. Lim Nee Soon respectively for 1200 and •120.34 words
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Article37 1918-02-26 6 A London cable to tli Times of Ceylon •tatct —A number of the Malayan companies are paying then Emupean tmployees a war bonus cf 26 per cent, on tbe first 240 dollars per month ot their salaries.37 words
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Article10 1918-02-26 6 A mail from Europe will arrire by train to-morrow morning.10 words
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Article34 1918-02-26 6 Under the name and style of the Perak Engineering Company, Messrs. H. W. Taylor and P. J. Stephens have started a company at No. 54, Main Koad, Taiping, as architects, surveyors and general contractors.34 words
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Article40 1918-02-26 6 Mr. M. B. Leicester has kindly promised to read a paper on Mechano-Therapy at tbe Eurasian Literary Association rooms, 9, Sophia Road, on Thursday, at 830 p.m. An interesting feature of the evening will be practical illustrations of this soienoe.40 words
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Article46 1918-02-26 6 A meeting of Eastern coconut growers was held in London on January 24, at which it was decided to ask for Government assistance in tbe shipment of copra. A committee was appointed to interview tbe authorities, first obtaining tbe cooperation of the Ceylon Association in London.46 words
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Article52 1918-02-26 6 A charge of houtebreaking at the Fairfield Girls' Sciiool, on January 22, was brought againßt one Pan Yian in the criminal district court tbis morning. Accused was arrested on suspicion after the occurrence and the evidence of bis finger prints led to bis conviction. He was sentenced to throe months'52 words
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Article58 1918-02-26 6 A high mass of requiem was said yesterday morning by tbe Rev. Cardozo in the Church of St. Joseph, for the repose of the soul of the late Bishop ot Macao. There was a large attendance, including tbe R v. E. Mariette, vicar general of tbe French Mission and other58 words
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Article60 1918-02-26 6 Tbe shooting competition arranged and managed by Messrs. H. H. Lob and S. K. Lim in connection with the Children's Fete held ou Saturday in aid of the Halifax Relief Fund rebulted as follows Gentlemen: Ist prize won by Inspector Tuckwood Nod prize won by Mr. Cornfield. Ladies: Ist prize60 words
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Article70 1918-02-26 6 The question of the rise in house rents has been recently discussed in Colombo, and the Municipal Commission has recommended and the Major has approved that land should be taxed on capital value rather than on the annual value. This, it is hoped, will bring in more bungalows by inducing70 words
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Article83 1918-02-26 6 Tbe Police Reserve Gazette of Hongkong says that the fund for the benefit of the dependents of those killed in the Gresson Street affray totalled •27,437. The subscription list opened at tbe Hongkong Club by officers of tbe Police Reserve amounted to •9,882 60, in addition to which a fund83 words
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Article127 1918-02-26 6 Record floods are reported everywhere, says the British North Borneo Herald. At Jimpangah the railway is five feet under water. Boats are used from Padas Valley Estate to Beaufort Club, whose floor is 8 feet under water. Beaufort Station platform is 18 inches under water. One stage of tbe Padas127 words
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Article138 1918-02-26 6 The summary of the final forecast of the groundnut crop in Burma, for the year 1917--18, states that tbe area nnder groundnut in the eigbt main producing districts, including Maubin, which now gives a regular forecast, is estimated at 245,529 acres as against 284,244 acres estimated in the third forecast138 words
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Article159 1918-02-26 6 Great excitement was caused on the river at Rangoon early on February 2 when it was foand that almost the whole Borface of the water was covered with large logs and sampans and small craft hastened to get to places of safety. It appears that last night about 6,000 logs159 words
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Article153 1918-02-26 6 A Chinese Presidential Mandate, issued on February 1, states:— Stringent orders have been repeatedly issued for the proper protection of the merchants and people of foreign coantries living in China, so as to improve onr International relations. Bat at tbis unsettled crisis of oar country, rebellions subjects are showing their153 words
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Article354 1918-02-26 6 The Hon. Mr. A. N. Kenion has returned from India. Mr, and Mrs. W. Frew left Singapore lor Ipob, via Penanß. yesterday. Mr. R. K. Hardwick, of B.N. Borneo, is in Singapore, staying at Raffles Hotel. Mr. E. J. Vallentine, of Messrs. Osborn and Chappel, is making354 words
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Article88 1918-02-26 6 Major General E. W. Trotter, adviser to tbe Siamese Gendarmerie, and the Siamese officers who are accompanying him on his visit to tbe Straits and F.M.S., yesterday inspected tbe Municipal fire station and witnessed an interesting demonstration of the brigade's work. The visitors gave an alarm and88 words
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Article119 1918-02-26 6 The preliminary inquiry into a charge of murder against a nonia named Chan Siew Yin was concluded in the third polioe court yesterday afternoon, when accused, who reserved her defence, was committed for trial. Mr. T. D. Parsons appeared for tbe defence. It is alleged that on119 words
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Article183 1918-02-26 6 We have received the 1918 edition of the Singapore and Straits Directory, that valuable publication of tbe bouse of Fraser and Neave. Ltd, which all business firms have learnt to rely on. Every office tatuby knows what is meant when tbe rod book is called for,183 words
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Article115 1918-02-26 6 The total of the sums collected from the date of tbe formation of the committee np to December 81 lust amounts to 115.469.40. (francs 40,574 90), which have boen distributed as follows Croix Rouge ...15,768 95 frs. 18,440.60 Secours National 2,9U8.70 9,000.00 Vestiaire da XVleme Arrondissement115 words
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Advertisement168 1918-02-26 6 EDISON'S DIAMOND DISC PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS INSPECTION INVITED Sole Agents 8.5., F.M.8., BANGKOK, SAIGON i THE FINFST PsSaSSiPP FAST OF SUE^ J 1 tXIO JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. I (Ihcorpobitbd in Enolahd) I TYRES Spencer- Mnulton Three Ribbed Motor Tyres are' made from pure rnbbnr, treated by a special process168 words
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Advertisement195 1918-02-26 6 Announcement Extraordinary BRUT SCREEN ATTRACTION Famous production played to heavy brokings in Europe. Ten reels of supreme entertainment will be presented TO-NIGHT ATTHI ALHAMIRA TIM Hill far Nuiic Tn« PloiiMr and Premier H—s Tha'Mouu of Quality Beach Road. a oolotsal feature productian REX BEACH 8 DRAMATIC MASTERPIECE Produced ky tha195 words
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Article1089 1918-02-26 7 RUSSIA FINALLY YIELDS. Eager for Peace at Any Price. What will Happen to The Fleet. Rbctir's Tblsorams. London, February 31, 1 85 p.m. Tbe Turks are rapidly re-occupying Armenia. Following tbeir entry into tbe important centre of Elzirjtn, they have non occupied Platana, only eight miles from Trebizond.1,089 words
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Article57 1918-02-26 7 R«LTIHS TIUOBAIt. London, February 22, 1 p.m. Capetown In tbe Bouse of Assembly, General Botba stated that nearly all tbe buildings at Umfolosi had* been swept away. Twenty-three oat tbe 65 missing Europeans had been saved. A hundred natives and Indians were missing. A number were rescued57 words
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Article39 1918-02-26 7 Kiltie's Tbliobam. London, February 21, B. IS p.m. Tbe Rev. John Hind, headmaster of tbe Cburcb Missionary Society's higb school at Kooobow, has been appointed Bishop of Fukien in succession to Bishop Price, wbo has retired.39 words
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Article26 1918-02-26 7 SICTERI TrUt.EiM. London, February 28, 5.60 p.m. Tbe death it announc.d of Sir Henry Arthur Blake. G.C.M .<i tormec Governor oi Hongkong and of Ceylon.26 words
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Article62 1918-02-26 7 BaUvia, February 26, 9.55 a.m. Last evening a meeting of tbe engineers of the Royal Packet Steamship Company passed a resolution unanimously to send an ultimatum to the directors giving fourteen days in which to meet their demand for absolute equalisation of chief engineers and captaine, otherwise there62 words
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Article647 1918-02-26 7 The accur cy of tbe following statement by a soldier now in India is well vouched for and we print it in tbe hope tbat tbe grievance of tbe soldiers will be enquired into In a reoeot issue of the journal which he edits, Mr. Horatio Bottomley647 words
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Article233 1918-02-26 7 Mr. Tan Cheng Kee's new cinema venture, the Marlborougb Theatre, was opened under happy auspices yesterday evening. For the second performance tbe chief boxes were occupied by a number of distinguished visitors, who inoluded His Excellency tbe Governor (Sir Arthur Young, G.C.M.G.) and Lady Evelyn Young, Mr.233 words
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Article71 1918-02-26 7 Tbe Spring Race meeting of tbe Je* selton Turf Club baa been fixed for tbe last Salur day iv March, provided tbe usual support from owners is forthcoming. Thiß apparently is ensured already, as well over tbe stipulated number have intimated their intention to nter for tbe races. Very nearly71 words
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Article3388 1918-02-26 7 INTERESTING CASE HEARD IN KUALA LUMPUR. Defendant Acquitted. Tbe whole of Friday, until well after 6 o'clock in the c veniug, was taken up in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court in tbe bearing of the charge brought by tbe military authorities against H D. Moffat, a private3,388 words
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Article75 1918-02-26 7 The Hongkong Daily Press has this A Chinese waa run over by a tram car on Sunday niorniDg id Dts V<uix Kjad, Dear tbe Sailors Hume. Ho received severe iujuries to one of bis (eel and waa removed to tbe Government Civil Hospital la a ricksbaw. An Indian countable, wbo75 words
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Article1374 1918-02-26 8 HOW BIRDS MAKE USE OF AIR CURRENTS. Observations of Migration. Gatke, tbe Heligoland ornithologist, affirmed about a <iuatter of a century ago tbat bird- migrate at a height ot BO,OUO feet or rue ii further, that in order to maintain tbe necessary height and npeed for long1,374 words
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Article128 1918-02-26 8 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'s daily report i— Silver. Unchanged 42{. Hongkong. Unobanged. Shanghai.— U ocbanged. Tin.- Buyers *****. No sellers. Robber.- Dull. Rubber shares are still sagging and any faroed selling would result in a sharp fall in prices. Malaka Pindas can probably be got at128 words
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Article427 1918-02-26 8 Extreme severity mark* Germany's conditions tor '.he supply of iron to Dutch shipbuilders. A striking instance of tbe attempts of Germany to compel the Dutch ship-builders to subscribe to tbo German war loan and of tbe German devices to secure freight and shipping after the war, has427 words
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Article180 1918-02-26 8 The report of tbe committee of the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club for the year ending December 81, 1917, shows that tbe income and ezpenditnre account for tbe year show* a profit of 11.089.82 aa compared with 11,582 9S for tbe previous year. Allowanoea amounting to 11,269180 words
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Article29 1918-02-26 8 Tbe Cejlon Planter*' Association have pasued a Teaolatioo condemning ll.t- action ul ibe authorities oompelhat Europeans ooming to Ceylou invalided from tbt Imperial Force* to perform lucaJ military servioe.29 words
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Article501 1918-02-26 8 Proceedings at the Annual General Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Singa pore Chamber of Commerce Robber Association waft held yesterday in tbe Exchange Room, Mr. F. H. Darke (ohairman) presided and tbe others present were Mr. H. Price (depnty obairmani and Messrs. W. P. Miller, J.501 words
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Article315 1918-02-26 8 A Letter from General Birdwood. Lieut. T. A. Miles, fourth son of Capt. Mill r and brother of Mr. A. H. Miles, ot Reoong, has been awarded tbe Military Cross and received a very complimentary letter from General Birdwood. Lieut Miles, it may he mentioned, went315 words
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Article100 1918-02-26 8 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.'* weekly report, dated Batavia, February 22, state* Kubber.— First latex crepe per half kilo (.97 Ribbed smoked sheet per half kilo 1.95. Outputs (76% Firsts) per half kilo f .90. Coffee. Hoboata ready per piful100 words
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Article54 1918-02-26 8 A Ladies' Challenge Cap baa been presented by Measrft. Topbam, Jooei and Ktilton, to bo i' a> •il fur by tbe ladies of tbe Keppel Ciab, 9 tu.lt* tv» iii play- 6u«l 18 boles. Entries lor Uiu oooipetitioo moat be completed by Marcb 4 wbeo competitor* foe tbe let54 words
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426 1918-02-26 8 Is it a School or a College To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l shall be very thankful to you if you would allow me to raise cudgels, through the columns of your valuable journal, for tbe oause of the Medical Institution of Singapore, and I sinoerely hope426 words
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Article160 1918-02-26 8 Programme of drills, etc, for week ending Saturday, March 2, 1918, Tcisdat, Fkbbuaby 26. 516 p.m. Drill Hall S.R.E (V.) Maxim Co., S.V.C. n American Volunteers. 6 p.m. a B.F.A. Co. (Compulsory). WIDNBSDIT, FXBBUABY 27. 6.16 p.m. Drill Hall S V.A. Sections 111 and IV. 6 p.m.160 words
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Article13 1918-02-26 8 Sapong Rubber and Tobacco.— December 84,056 lbs. January 83,219 lbs.13 words
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Article92 1918-02-26 8 Through tbe death in action of Captain Allen Grant Douglap, MC a well known London Kegiment has lost a gallant and popular offioer. Early in the war be joined aa a private, but bis Ingb efficiency soon sigDalled him oat (or promotion, and at tbe time92 words
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Advertisement43 1918-02-26 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages S and 9 Those wbo have not yet seen Twenty Thousand Leagues under tbe Sea have another opportunity in tbe present programme at the Empire, whicb also includes several other good films.43 words
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Advertisement384 1918-02-26 8 RAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be served in the hotel lounge and on the lawn tvery Thursday from 4.30 pm. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE At. SO Cinema Show on the lawn, specially for children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) ADELPHI HOTET EVERY EVENING Our* Filipino Band will play during Dinner Complete384 words
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Advertisement403 1918-02-26 9 E. and O. HOTEL PKNXNO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island CRAG HOTEL PBNANO HILLS THB SANATORIUM OF THS STRAITS •IfTLIMENTi Constatal, Raaovatad. Twaatj all bean tram tiatapare. A PBRFBCT HEALTH RKSORT AND AN IDBAL SPOT FOR SPENDING HOLIDAYS BUNGALOWS FOR FAMIUEB. ALSO BIN6LE AND403 words
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Advertisement602 1918-02-26 9 UTEBTADVERTIBEMEHTB. WANTED TO PURCHASB. one tipwagon cne yard capacity, and 440 yards li«bt rails. Rep y stating price and where may be inipected to Box 667 Btraitg Time«. 88-3— lB ALEC. WILLIAMSON. LIMITED Having disposed cf oar premise! at No. 4, Orchard Road to Wadleigh Company, Ltd., we have transferred602 words
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Advertisement503 1918-02-26 9 0 '.'FOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE." YOUR BLOOD WANTS PURIFYING x*"^^. ||P You .ire troublol with Eczema, lotions atut mm? ointmmita which r»n- <sW Blotches, S|>otB, Pimples, Boils, f thr «url«« of the «km. I /Al I 9 S^orErupU.Lcfanv'ki^icon: I^^^^lV^^^Z /ll I f! P H tinually bursting through the503 words
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Advertisement2189 1918-02-26 10 Assets over $2 000 000 B.C. Assurance ia force over $9,000,000 B.C. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Sittlbmknts) HEAD OFFICE i Winoheater House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i 33, Old Jewry, E.C. Tbe Company has A 20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies2,189 words
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Advertisement974 1918-02-26 10 INSURANCE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Those who have acoQmnlated money by tbe laborious prcceps of mere saving know what a h*rd and uncertain method it is. A man say«. I will save so much out of my income for a certain time and at tbe end ot the974 words
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Article1175 1918-02-26 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Wood and Metal Wheels. Wood wheels of all binds have given such a poor account of themselves under war I conditions that it in safe to assume they will oease to exist within a few year*. Already wood has been eliminated1,175 words
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Advertisement109 1918-02-26 11 LUCAS 38 T BULB HORNS The Lucas model 38 T is admitted by all motorists to be the best bulb horn in the world. We have just received a shipment and hive forwarded a supplyto all our branches. Prompt delivery can now be given at Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang109 words
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Advertisement221 1918-02-26 11 OILDAG SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Oarages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. SOLE AGENTS. Sub- Agents for Ferak: Messrs BERRY Co., Ipob STELASTIC TYRES /I^^^ The only tyres holding the R. A.C. *lja^ certificate for 5,000 miles without ifll cuts or punctures. British and made in221 words
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Advertisement1148 1918-02-26 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. WaMTBD. a really efficient shorthand typist Apply to Box No. 064, Straita Time* 19 2-20 2 WANTED European nurse or governess for one lit.le girl. Apply Box No COi, Strait* Times. 811 18 WANTED, bHuRIHAND lYfttt. Apply slating salary required to Bex1,148 words
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Advertisement634 1918-02-26 12 BBARD AND LBDBINB. PAYINO OUBST WANTED. Large room with bath room and private verandah, eleotrie light. Close to town, hot tiffin. Vacant March 16. Apply Box No. 000, Straits Times. 26-2— iT-2 WANTED, two bachelors or married oouple (childrtn no objeotion) tor a large double room with bathroom, with boaid.634 words
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Advertisement512 1918-02-26 12 KIAM KMT&h 108 and 109, Market Street. STOCK ON HAND Pure White Zinc Powder (ENGLISH MANUFACTURE). THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore is eomucTEo it H. N. BUCKERIDGE Lite of Mauri Lafayette, photo jrapher i to their Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON formerly Hotel 4a la Pan CIGARS Best512 words
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Advertisement262 1918-02-26 12 TAYGUANKIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to Government and Municipality, Singapore, for 1918. ■Phono Noa. 1361, 1382 and 1868. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 1»8O Sunny side, Gaylang... 1073 !7-4>Tanjong Katong Rd. 182* JUST RECEIVED NRW SHIPMENT OF GREEN WATERPROOF CANVAS for making tarpauli n, aoreena, eto. BOON SENG262 words
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Advertisement282 1918-02-26 12 FIRBT-CLABI GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries for second hand oars from our olienta in the Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, eoasult us, we will be able to fulfil your needs. When yon intend to sell, oonsult ns, we shall fetch a282 words
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Miscellaneous266 1918-02-26 12 Straits Wimes. TELEPHONES I Editorial and General... M 68 Manager's Offioe mm* Job Printing Offloo 1144 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed tc THB EDITOR. All communications relating to busineaa matters advertisements, soberiptions, aooounts, printing, otc,— should be addressed to THB MANAGES. Cheques and money266 words
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