The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 August 1912

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    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1912. NO. 7,608
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    246 1 Out London Letter is on page 12 to day. England has won the Test Matches Page 7. The Topics of the Week will be found on page ff. body of French troops IN besieged in Morocco Page 7. Flu Ptah is paying un interim dividend of twenty
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    ADVERTISEMENTS.
    1243 1 Advertisements have always exercised a curious fascination over me. I simply cannot pass them by. I n fact 1 read them with quite as much assiduity, and with for more interest than I do the columns thai announce the hatches, matches, and dispatches' of my friends. There is food
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      554 1 IT IMPORTANT TO YOU U AT HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, FASCINATING FEATURE FILMS I IN TONIGHTS PROGRAMME: X I The School Teacher The Waif (Biograph) [j [A Pastoral Oomedl Drama.) Neighbours (Biograph) (Fares Oosasdy.) A Dash Through The Clouds (Biograph) (Farce Comedy.) GAUMONT GRAPHIC, No. 30. (Full of Topical Events of
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      236 1 VICTORIA THEATRE. WORLDS TOUR 1911 12-13. FIRST APPEARANCE IN SINGAPORE OF THE EMINENT ACT( >K Allan Wilkie ANI» PO\VE B F I L LONDON t> »MPAN V INCLUDING THE TALENTED ACTRESS MISS FREDISWYDE HUNTER-WATTS For SEVEN NIGHTS and a MA TINEE COMMENCING 24th August, 1912. SATURDAY, Sheridan s Comedy of
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      105 1 Scvftag'* Hc'vcrtt6ctncnt0. How to get a gold watch free 1'uge l. Agency wanted for Scotch whUky Page 2. Notice re pii.es of Australian and Indiun mutton Page 6. Sailing dates of tin* Kgra. Taroha and Yntshing Page h. Presentation of a gold medal at the Star Opera Company Page 1.
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      149 1 THE WEEK. Saturday 24th. High Water— 9 24 a.m., 7-'>3 p.m Allan Wilkie 00. School Fe>r Scandal, Victoria Tlieat re. Indian Christian Associatiem. g p.m. Sunday 25th. High Water— lo 4 a.m.. Ml p.m. j 12th After Trinity. (200 yds. Jackson Miller Heap S.C.S. ls.\.A. firing P'tice. Siloso. Launch 7
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      581 2 I NEW RECORDS FOR OLD BRING YOUR OLD RECORDS TO US AND WE WILL ALLOW YOU ON THEM IN EXCHANGE FOR NEW ONES ROBINSON PIANO n, i CO., LTD. earn— flflflflflflflflflflflfl. flflflflßSfl Notices SCOTCH WHISKY AGENCY. Wholesale Merchants who could accept such an Agency and do a large trade are
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      823 2 Auctions AUCTION SALE OF Freehold Leasehold Propertie At Messrs H. L. Coghlan eft Cos Saleroom No. 5, Raffles Place. On Wednesday, September 11 at 2.30 pi Lot No. 1. No. 879, North Bridge Roa shophouse premise^. 99 years, comprised part of Lots 160, 161 and 168, of East lud Go's
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      848 2 Auctions AUCTION SALE OF S, PAWNBROKERS UNREDEEMED PLEDGES IS, ON Tuesday, 3rd September, at 10 a. m. m Friday 6th September, at 10 a. m. Jewellery, consisting of Watches, Chains, Diamond Rings. Brooches. Earrings. Braceiu lets. Chinese and Malay Gold O naments, etc-. ia j. On view tmm 31st August.
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      874 2 Auctions i REMINDER. 1 1 This Day, Saturday, at 2-30 p. m. AUCTION SALE OF EXCELLENT TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &c. AT NF.WLYN. No. 17, OILSTEAD ROAD, Excelleut rattan tansy chairs and settees! wax (tolisheel tc:rk sidel>e>ani nit inlrtov panel teak dining table teak dinner wagem fan back pattern bentweHiel standard
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      190 2 MASSEUR S. FUJITA, (JAPANESE^ No. 20s, qiekn sthi.i:t. PATIENTS FOR RHEUMATISM, PARALYSIS, LUMBAGO, STIFFENED OR SPRAINED JOINTS ANO MUSCLES, FREEDOM LOST LIMBS, etc.. 1 vn < UJ'.EI) OR can BE MALE BETTER HEALTHY MEN CAN BE REFRESHED AND ANY FATICUE CAN BE TAKEN OFF. AS FOR MY ABILITY, REFERENCES CAN
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      287 2 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. The Twr.LiTH Sunday after Trinity. 25th August, 1912. 7 a.m Holy Communion. (Plain). 7-45 a.m. Holy Communion, (Choral) eft Sermou, Hymns 554, 313 eft 445. 9-15 a.m. Matins and Litany, Hymn 190. 4 p.m. C'hvlelren's DstVlsS. 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Ouiinun. Hymns 529, 290
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    CATCHING ELEPHANTS iN INDIA.
    471 3 Periodical keudah operations in the elephant jungles in India afford perhaps the most exciting spectacle of Kmd in the world. Catching elephanta alien *a grsatsr sport than hunting m te, death. Taking place about once yenre, these hnnU gsnerally corns at the time of the visit
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    TOPEES IN THE TROPICS.
    299 3 This discussion still continues in Colom b>) pipers. Mr. \V. A. Tylten anossa Sir Pnltick nTnnson in bis book on Tropical diseases." Clothing ought to be light and loose lining, the under-garment being of thin STOOllsn material. In going out in the sun the head must
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    WEST AUSTRALIAN TRAGEDY.
    87 3 Mau.l Bf K8 Amok.** Perth, July IHth. Kurther kslsgrnmi irom Dsnnnan, on shark Day, in raapscl to the triple tragedy, btate that a Mula> psnrling hand named Semen was shot hi- had hilled Huradine and Kdwarti Skinnnr, and had inflicted shot wounds in the face, thigh, and
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    AUSTRALIA IN THE PACIFIC.
    471 3 FIJI'S NFW OOYBRNOB. stk Bnarpar swekt-Fscott's Mission*. Melbourne, July Bth. The recently oppointed Governor of Fiji and High Com missioner for the Western Pacific Sir Ernest Sweet Fscott arrived here to day ou his way to take up his new duties, accompanied by his wife. He
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    MARCONI'S PACIFIC PLANS.
    236 3 ro San PnaWCTBOO, Jh \ou i.i ami M \MI.\. San FrsnciaOQ, Tal.. .July 10. The- MarOOni Wireless Company will soon start the construction of the two largest wireless stations in the world in San Francisco. The Company's plans iucluele an immense system of wireless stations, reach ing
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    DEPORTED CRIMINALS SENTENCED.
    172 3 BAKismn raon Singafom ro Homokomo. A Chinsse passenger on the Se«aug Choon," who came to Hongkong from Km goon ou Saturday (10th) hail an unfortunate' experience. On board he had stolen from him li's. in English currency, •WO gold tings, a gold chain and clothing valued at
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    SECRET OF MYSTERIOUS POWER REVEALED AT LAST
    432 3 How Prominent People Have Gained Wealth and Popularity. Famous Hypnotist Perfects Simple Method that Enables Anyone to Control Thoughts and Acta of Others, Cure Disease and Habits Without Drugs, and Read the Secret Desires or People Though Thousands of Miles Away. Wonderful Book
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      564 3 ANEMIC CHILDREN May Grow into Consumptive Men And Women. Pure*, Rich, Red Blood Is What Is Needed. The Health-Giving, Strength Builc ing Blood Supplied By DR WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS. can^ na i emia ~J iterall y "mnnfflassssss- is nu^ti y !5 d(Hci^cy in the quality and quantity of the Mood.
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      127 3 GARLSBERG BEER FROM THE FAMOUS CARLSBERG BREWERIES OF COPENHAGEN. There is no beer on the market so pure. ALWAYS THE SAME. Ask for it at all Hotels, Clubs and Dealers. THE EAST ASIATIC Co, L«d.. SOLE IMPORTERS. A COOL REFRESHING DRINK FOR HOT WEATHER I IS STONES LIME JUICE CORDIAL
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      203 3 7 Reputation Y v^Sj/ means \Afc<r2r Ja& Repetition Fussells Cream (Golden Butterfly Brand Means Repetition of Vour Order Selected for use at His Majesty King (ieorge's Camp at Nepaul for the Indian Durbar. Fu^sell'j Pure Rich Thick Cream has a larger m^.f than all other creams combined. Kee; good unopened
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    NEW INVIGORATION OF THE EAST.
    332 4 < ACHE!) UY THE DBPfl-tT OV THE MosyilTO. A SANeiUINK fiOl'K. The white man iu the tropics is the suhject of an interesting paper in the London Quarterly Review" by Dr. Edward Walker. The rapid extinction of tropical diseases, thanks to the war against the
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    ON TOPIS.
    343 4 An amuhing article in these columns a duv or so ago regarding the absurdity of the> topee re-minels me that some years ago iu North (Queensland, where the temperature- sometimes runs to 110 deg or 114 deg in the shade, anyone who sported this kind of head gear
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    PAPER BAGS FOR MILK.
    193 4 J)r. F. If. Joseph, a deutal surgoou, of Southampton row, inspired hy the success of the Express l»apakuk bags has invented a paper bag for holding milk. It differs from previous inventions of the same kind In that the contents cannot be Inmnsrsd with. l>r. .Joseph
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      104 4 BY "f? T0 APPOINTMENT :^^^^^^^S* MM THE K,N6 CONTRACTORS TO The British Admiralty. The War Office, The India Offict MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD i'ka^ m '^^Vi^ t Htm Aj aT?iiHa\ V*" 'Tff *oflfl^^gr^^-^M~~^»ra_MLTmj..-LM -^^T^TT I =-jj //b t i a WjPl [j ill yV -i O^Vo I
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      10 4 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. <
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      260 4 A H_ui I<eve< Simuiat on GOLD WATCH FREE. :irm. \V<- „re giving an-,iv C lo "'•""-•"lis .if dS^'/^'*w\. ,>/\\ti CJMitce tu oUu'ri on-. t«- i fix- nil i. donl.l wn\ t.l. ,i Ivmntagc '.f our m..rv.-t ous offrr \V« «pr«| y,. :1 „r .Tk-mI. ibo-rt us. ..til *)po\v liein tix-
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      287 4 I After Fever You Need Something more than ordinary food to restore you to health. You need 'KEPLER' (TRU)I. MARK) SOLUTION It aids Nature bv providing in a pure, concentrated, active and digestible form the very materials which She employs to repair waste of flesh and loss of strength. Delicious
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    TOPICS OF THB WEEK.
    1218 5 Qmcquid sgunl homines noetn aat far- libellL JuvnNAi. The Government are not giving them I M dv. m much concern about the Putumayo rubber scandals in Peru. Had thev been in opposition, it would hnvn boss a" differ ent story. If Lord Landsdenvn, <s Foreign Minister,
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    PASSENGERS EXPECTED.
    202 5 Peril, l). L. Btr Qoahsn, due \.ug :-o. Mr. A. Mrs. 11. (iirtins. Mn. K. I>. and Miss I). Wilson. Misses o. R. and A. M. and Master •i H. A amort, Miss M. Mellor, Mr. a Mrs. H. Muttner, Mrs. J. Hafemattß. Measei W. Biepnr, A. K.
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      262 5 JAMES MOTION Go. OPTHALMIC MARINE OPTICIANS, Watchmakers. Jewellers and Compass Adjusters. SINGAPORE T) I.Ki.P.AiHIe; ADDRE-s MOTION." Singapore Tklephonk No. 331. -_____1 HHH_a_. -_____i HH__a. *^^^B___. rj __ev I \S'e have pie asute- in anueiuiu-ing r licit u<> have non/ opened nnr SIGHT TESTING ROOM which is fitted with all tbe-
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      661 5 x J.CrowtiierSiiaw, x Merchant Tailor For Correct Attire* 30a, Raffles Place. THE LAB OUR ASSOCIATION [|Uo] LIMITED. r^j pEC SINGAPORE AND BATAVIA Jd cj B THE RECOGNISED MEDIUM FOR I" AR^I the supply of Coolies of every description. Telephone 748. E. R. WEARE, General Manager. aaa— flflflflj H— XYY WATERBURY'S
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      323 5 I BUY A I PLEX DUPLICATOR j I AND BE CHEERFUL. I YOUR TYPIST WILL NOT PULL A LONO FACE WHEN HE IS I fl ASKED TO MAKE 40 COPIES OF ANY DOCUMENT fl THE "PLEX WILL DO THIS WORK FOR HIM H fl $0 Coni[>lete outfit foolscap size. H
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    The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, Aug. 34. 1912.
    1981 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, Aug. 34. 1912. Here sliall ihe Pt<v '.'n« I'rjpie n?»l nmlßtaS*. Una»^<! I>> influen< c :..>•' r.. r\ /»ir. Her«- j..ifiot True. V' 2lorio i»r« > "ir»a>. Pledged io Bi li.ii.in I -ya.'y mt 'im. Future students of history in the twenty-first OSntur] -probably even
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    CHINESE AFFAIRS.
    87 6 DR. MORRISON ADMONISHES PRESS. It'll IF.K'S SKKVICfc.. The "Times" publishes a lengthy letter from Dr. Morrison, who is now in London, protesting against the alarming re;> from China and the hysterical forecasts of disruption appearing iu the English I'res.,. Dr. Morrison write* that fl lien l;e left China
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    NORTHERN NEWS.
    142 6 Of Players and Police. {h'i',,l, Uin- I" n orri nl.\ iVn:ing. Aug. tSld. At a.m. on Tuesday morning :i g;mg of twenty Chinese robbers entered Bhß l theatre at Lunas. across the I'rovhu i t>order, and despoiled tho ac: res set* of their jewellery to the extent of
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    ULU PIAH DIVIDEND.
    37 6 I 'nm, OUT Oiri! Corn S/mlirl, Penang. Aug 2a. i iu Piah is paying a twenty eanl interim dividend on September 'i. making a total of |g0 per* cent for the current financial year.
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    DEATH OF AN ENGINEER.
    28 6 Mr. .lohrr Blue, chief engineer of the Pal ma Y died this morning in the General Hospital. He was formerly on the Mon goliaY
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    THE "ECHO" APPEAL.
    17 6 dudgment in the "Straits Bebo" appeal is expected to be given on Monday. ■> m <
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    401 6 Detention Rarrack Yisitor and 1 ield Ollice for ensuing week. Capt. L. Fori -n,l Rn. The Buffs. The following extraet from the London Oeseetfl dated tad August. 1912. is pub lished for informatiou The Buffs (Baal Kent Regiment*. The following 2nd Lieut enant to be Lieutenant. Albert J. Peareth. The
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      243 6 THE FAMOUS FRENCH WATER CONTREXEVILLE. A Natural Mineral Water, very pleasant to the palate. A certain cure aud preventative for the many complaints arising out of Uric aeid troubles, so prevalent in the Kast. By reason of a mineralization in perfect harmony with its therapeutical role, the Contrexeville Water regulates
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      83 6 NOTICE The Alsagofl Cattle Co. announce that Australian and Indian mutton can now be had at 20 cents a ponnd at the following depots. S3. ROCHOR ROAD, 62, ROCHOR ROAD. Aug _4 25-9 BILLIARDS. THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CUSHION. (AiiCocK's Patent with Improvements of John Rob-r'is, Retired World's Champion) absolutely THE BEST
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  • NEW YORK SCANDALS.
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      ROSENTHAL'S MURDERERS.
      72 7 Reuter'p Service. London. Aug. 22nd. -A New York mes--ge says a thousand pounds sterling regard baa been anouymouslv pl ao e d at the disposal of the District .Utor^ Lett*, and Louis Gyptheblood who are -anted to complete the round-up of per Amm suspected of complicity in the
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      PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS.
      58 7 Washington. Aug. 22nc1.--.Theie are ir, dications of a hot campaign political owing tO the allegations nuule in the Senate In senator Penrose of Pennsylvania that the trusts have contributed large .sums of money to the Roosevelt presidential earn paiga of 1904. Roosevelt has published letters showing 'bat he
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      AUSTRALIAN EMIGRATION.
      88 7 Great Exodus from Britain. \°r Ud n XU Victorian Minis ter.Mr.Bailliea, was interviewed by Benter on the subject of fue growth of Australian emigration and pointed out that in nina >ears the number of immigrants, nearlv ull from Great Britain, had risen from 500 to 100,000 annually. He
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    DOMINIONS' TRADE.
    48 7 New Chairman. A later message says the appointment of Mr. Arnold Morley as Chairman of the dominions Trade Commission is confirmed. The Commission has completed its preliminary arrangements, and when it reassembles in the I nited Kingdom in I >ctober it will begin to take evidence.
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    THE COLONY'S TRADE.
    384 7 Y\T> MIAKTKR STATISTICS. The return of imports and exports for the quarter ended June 80th, have now been issued. Compared with the corresponding quarter of 1911, there la an increase of im ports of 510,70H,:56N aud of exports tlff v &45,728. These combined give an Increase of
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    SALVATION ARMY.
    43 7 THE LATE GENERAL BOOTH. Redter's Service. Loudon, Aug. 21st. The body of the ate General Rooth has been removed to Clapton tor the lying in state to-morrow and Saturday. There is a movement afoot for t he anraal to fake Wegtmi||gtei
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    THE NEW GENERAL.
    56 7 Roudou, Aug. 22»d. -The Dotty Chrouicle publishes arr interview with Mr nmmvyell Rooth. who said that it was undoubted that the military svstem would l>e marntained. He believed that there was still an immense amount of work to ■»> done in the lowest strata, and also in
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    Something for China.
    69 7 The Army must do something for China. I think we must make that one of our next steps." He thanked everybody for the world Wide messages of condolem e received and concluded My message to the world is tbat Cue the spirit of the old Genera] will
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    ULSTER COVENANT.
    70 7 RADICAL VIEW hV.c TF.R'j* Service. Ihe Westminster <ia/.ette disenaaes lha question of a separate Assembly tor lister aud says Liberals would willingly listen to reasonable arguments thereaneut. What the Imperial Government cannot contourplate is defiance, like the lister covenant, which would end orderly Government. It believes that an
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    SPY MANIA.
    31 7 No Conviction. London, Aug. _-_,ud. The IrslgJßß named who was ai rested near Galway on a charge of espionage on Aug. 16th. has been discharged for want of evidence.
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    ACCUSED BOXER RELEASED.
    26 7 London. Aut,'. '2 2nd. The magistrate at Bow Street has exonerated Kid McCoy and hae di-onissed tbe ch.irge of fraud at i >stend.
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    SINGAPORE
    185 7 KOYAL ENGINEERS (V). A special parade of ;he S.K.F. (V) was held in the Drill Hall yesterday afternoon at which over thirty members were pre sent, under the command of (apt. Thompson. Lt Col. Derrick. V.l). ommandaiit. and Capt. Lwiirt. I{. <;. staiT OftcOC to th.' Colonial Forces, were
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    THE ALHAMBRA.
    127 7 There are us many changes in the Alhambra Cinematograph programme as there are pictures in a (Urn aud lo keep up with the; times one has to reserve night weekly for this form of entertainmeut. There are farther changes announced for to-night In addition to which the Gazette
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    ALLAN WILKIE CO.
    80 7 Mr Allan Wilkie and his company arrivi ed here yesterday morning and will open I at the Victoria Theatre this evening foi i a short season with Sheridan's School J for Scandal''. The booking has been quiti i good, the change iu the style of play from
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    TEST MATCH.
    138 7 ENGLAND WINS SERIES. A Very Wet Wicket. Reuter's Service. Loudon, Aug. 2.5. Kor continuation o the final test match the weather wa bright after rain overnight and 12,001 people were present the wicket was difficult and England could only increast their overnight score of 64 for four to
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    LAWN TENNIS.
    21 7 Loudon. 1 1» 22. America has with drawn from the Davis lup and Rritain thus meets Australasia, fchs holders.
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    BERLIN OLYMPICS
    33 7 The Daily Mail's correspondent al Berlin states that tbe German Government will pmhahty great 65,000 annually froir now to 1910 to ensure a worthy represent ation at tbe Berlin Olympic games.
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    TURKEY AND THE BALKANS.
    80 7 London, Aug. 22nd. France has accept Bd Count Berchtolds proposal with regarc to the Balkans. Later. Ferid Pasha has declined tin appointment of Minister of Justice. Loudon, Aug. 21st.— The Moutenegrim have withdrawn from Beraua. London, Aug. 2.Y Heuter's correspond ent at Constantinople wires that th<
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    FIGHTING IN MOROCCO.
    39 7 French in Difficulties. Tangiers, Aug. '21st. The Pretender K Hibi entered Marrakesh after lighting Kaid El Glavvi and the rerunning loyal French are besieged in a house with tin French Consul and French police instruc tors.
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    AN OLD SINGAPORE FIRM.
    287 7 Lossf.s o\ JUTE CONTRACTS. i\ Re Shbiobb BaoTHßaa. An application for an order of dis< barge was made by Messrs. .John and Adolphe j Shrager. members of the firm of Shrager Brothers, who fornerlv raff lad on busi ness BS merchants :1 t j, Lloyds-avenue. E.C..
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    104 7 Mr Justice Sproule returned from Penang by the mail vesterday morning. Perhaps the olficers and men of Cos. 7H m and 80, R.G.A., might like to learn that at r Hongkong "A bathing picnic was held by j Xo. HH Coy R.G.A. ou Thursday, Aug. lath and although the weather
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  • Correspondence.
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      "THE WHOLE BIBLE KOR THE MALAYS."
      778 7 THE WHOLE BIBLE KOR THE MALAYS." To nra Bo txoa. Sir. —The August issue of the Malaysia Message has for its editorial an entire page in large type, under the above head f ing, telling of the work of translation of s the Bible into Malay, by the Rev. O.
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      THB TANGLIN CLUB.
      167 7 To THB KniTou. Sir, -We read with interest Cut the Painter's letter with reference to the 'above. On our periodical visits to Singapore vve, and probably other planters, notice the lack of M The Club for the 1 afternoon and evening, as the S.CC, which closes at
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      373 7 EVERYTHING FOR GENTS WEAR. THE LARGEST STOCK OF *6, *8, 50, 52, 54, 56 inches. ROBINSON Co. INTERESTING TESTIMONY TO THE VALUE OF STEEL LETTER PILES OF RoNEo LIMITED. Our Paris Ollice have received tbe following letter from If 1111l Anciens Etabhssernents Coanet, Nancy. We have much pleasure to inform
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      453 8 Wanted MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapoie require the services of an Assistant Superintendent of Slaughter Houses. The salary of the post is *720 per annum rising by annual Increments of $»>0 to &900 per annum. A colloquial knowledge of the Malay language la dispensable some acquaintance of Chinese
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      602 8 To Let OFFICE TO LET A light, airy office. Rent very moderate. Apply OENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY. B, Malacca Str. Aug 14 uc OFFICE TO LET Gresham House," Battery Road. Immediate entr\ Apply McALISTER A Co., Ltd. Aug 1 uc TO LET FURNISHED House 27-1 Tanjong Katong Road. Marble Flooring. Bathing
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      580 8 Shipping 9 BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co., Ltd FOR Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta The Company's Steamer EGRA 4,M9 tons, W. E. Whittingham, Commander, will be despatched for tho above ports on Thursday, the 29th instant, at 5 p. 88. She has excellent accommodation for first and second class passengers. Terms
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      648 8 Shipping N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this se/vice have been specially designed and constructed, anc are fitted with all the
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      708 8 Shipping N. D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers oi this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South amp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong. Shanghai, Tsingtau
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      623 8 Shipping P. &0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China. Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES 1912 HOMEWARD (FOR EUROPE). From Singapore, connecting
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      582 9 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. MAIL LINE China. Japan, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD Sydney Sep. 5 Cal-donien Sep. 22 Dumbea Sep. 10 Sydiiev Oct. 14 Magellan Sf p. 30 D imbea Oct. 28 Paul Lecat Oct. 14 M-ge-Jlan Nov. 11 Ausfralien Oct. M Paul Lecat Nov. 25
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      590 9 i Banks CHARTERED BANK. of India Australia and China. INCORPORATED BV ROML CHARTER. PAID UP CAPITAL £i, 2 0o f OOO RESERVE FUND g^OM Reterve Liability of ProprlotorM £1.300,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E. C P AOENCIi.B AND BLANCHES: Amntsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok lloilo Puke t I Batavia Ipoh
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      371 9 mmm99 *mm*^^mmm***mmmm* Insurance THE GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY, No. 3, Malacca Street, Singapore. TRANSACTS INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, vis: Life, Accident, Motor-car, Fire and Marine, etc. Only the hest Compantee represented. Phone 473. A. HEIRUTH, MANAGER Al, g 8 8-11 Royal Insurance Co, Ld Fire Life roTAL Funds exceed iih,ooo.ooo! THE
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      451 9 I Insurance GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE Co., Ltd. Head Office WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Nominal Capital S2suuuu Paid up Capital J.sfl.'Jho Insurances in force over ....$5,000,000 Annual premium Income over..,.s 400,000 Board of Directors G. A. Derrick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Directoi, Ir FER Fowlie, m.b. cm., Chief
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    PEKING NEWS.
    346 10 Peking. August 10. It is understood that Professor Jenks has finally accepted the appointment offered to him. Both Chinese and foreigners believe that this will lead to better financial relations and aid materially in restoring the financial stability of China. Other experts mentioned are the German doctor, Hemeling,
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    THE AMIR AS A GOLFER.
    62 10 Allahabad. August *'rd. News from' Kabul states that the Amir has taken to golf and has directed one of the Europeans I in his service to import a professional player from Europe. Presumably links have been made. His Majesty is keenly interested in sports and
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    OPIUM.
    289 10 What China is Doing. The opium question appears to be assuming another interesting phase, in that the people of Hunan now say that they only consented to the suppression of poppy cultivation in the province because they were compelled to obey the Imperial Edict, lt must have been very
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    THE BAGHDAD RAILWAY.
    161 10 Allahabad. August 1 I. According to a Pioneer cable, dated London, August It, the Echo de Paris states that Messrs. Lynch Brothers have I entered into an agreement with the 'Deutsche Hank, the driving force behind the Baghdad Railway, concerning the nn\ igation of the Tigris and
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      738 10 Mo, "any tonic" won't do Get Sanatogen The doctors parting caution emphasises a con vie- The Hon. Mr. Justice tion based upon knowledge and experience. The Robertson, doctor kmowt that the ordiuarv "tonic" is nothing J" 0 of Ihe Supreme but a temporary stimulant. He knows that his patient £rt£,-
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      73 10 GRAND HOTEL DE DJOKJA DJOKJAKARTA JAVA. TO BE OPENED j SEPTEMBER, 1912. Newly Br ilt Tp- To- Date Hotel WITH ALL .MODERN COMFORTS. PRIVATE BUNGALOWS. I ELECTRIC LIGHT. GARAGES. """■«—'■'■'> l li ■■—■in i- ii j ijl. i iii n i.i in m n i i, H.M.B. WHISKY. CHAMPAGNE, HOCKS
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      241 10 fYmi cannot fnrc_ hetter than nitli B WOLFE'S I Aromatic S-.hkdam fe j SCHNAPPS I fit wherever v y Ft is to ordinary 'J. if*- :..v.-it >w i* i I »:(l n;irv win* representing th -n- \> I >n "t .t ?K ffn distilled spirit, and the hi tpossibli 2
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    SHARES.
    1156 11 Cap. Issue. Paid. Laot Div BtrrMs. kklubrb. 85.000 2s 28 AUagar 2 6* 3 0 150,000 2s li Anglo-Malay 15* lut 15 4* II 71 50,000 2a It BatangMafaka 2 1* J 0 30,000 1 I Batu Caves 10% int £12 5 0 12 15 0 3??!! Batn Tlga
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    MAIL TABLE.
    167 11 Ti-Daj. Intermediate and local mails will rr foud In list below Penang, Malacca, F. M. g. Johoti. (Dally by Ttmim) Bi.M*lr, M Pulau Batam Helen 8 am Kerimun Glanggi 9 am Cucob Hock Hye 9 am Christmas Island Islander 9 am Bangkok Nuentung Pulo Laut A Rabaul Mekloog
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    SHIPS AT T. PAGAR & KEPPEL HAR.
    82 11 SHIPS AT T. PAGAR KEPPEL HAR. East Wharf (Basin)— Nil. East Wharf Sec. I— Nil. Sheers Wharf— Nil. Main Wharf Sec. 2— lsland, r. N 3— Nil. 4— Nil. 3— Nil. 6 Nam Saug, Polyphemus. New Dock Sec. 7 (Under construction. West Wharf Sec. B— Beulomoud. Jardine's Wharf Sec. 9—
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    NEXT MAILS DUE.
    94 11 From Europe.— Per N. D. L. Goeben due «Vug 30. hrom China.— Per N.D.L. Luef/ow due Aaf, 28, London Mails Despatched. Left. due. Arrived m. M. July j > ang 11 Angle P. &O. July 20 Aug 19 __Qg 17 N. D. L. July 30 tug II
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    EXCHANGE.
    68 11 fCOBBECTBD UP TO Aug. 23.1 Bank 4 m/s 2 -4* m demand 2-4 1-18 Private credits 8 m/i 2-4 7-18 m credits 6m 24 i France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 288f India, T. T. 174 Honokono, demand 14% Yokohama, demand 114$ Java, demand 140*1 Bangkok, demand 64 i
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    PRODUCE.
    134 11 Aug. 23. Tin HO tons sold 105. 0C Gambier buyers 9.50 Gambier Cube No. 1 14.00 Gambier Cube No. 2 notr. Pepper Black ordin. S'pon 21.75 Pepper, (White fair) 3-j.Od Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) nom Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom Mace (Banda) __g Cloves (Amboina) nom Bali
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      119 11 CU> E R H. P. Bulmer's Herefordshire Cider is guaranteed to be the pure juice of the apple only. It is prepared in exactly the same way as champagne. Pure Cider is an ideal drink for the Tropics. Supplied in cases containing 6 dozen pints. BUCHANAN'S POPULAR "BLACK WHITE" WHISKY.
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      91 11 De KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT Agents at Singapore, The Shipsagency, Ltd, 2-3, Collyer Quay The underment'omd dates of departure are only approximate. Yi" 24 van HOOVra* Bengkalis, Paneh, Tandjoeng-Laidong, Asahan and Belawan-Deli AJ >4 de Klerk Muntok, Djeboes, Blinjoe. Soengei-Liat, rangkal-Pinang Koba Tandjong Laboe,
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      539 11 VESSELS IN POKT. Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Wiie» Waterwitch HM S. ych 620 Roync H'kong, 17-8 S.X.O. Strai.s Glatik Dut Govt. 350 Wink Rhio, 22-8 Dut Consul P. Sambo, S I Steamers Nat. Tonnage A Master From Consignees For Aska Brit 148 Redfearn Ccutta, 2-7 AG Co
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      340 11 WEATHER REPORT. These Weather Telegrams aro transmlttt fl by courtesy of the E. E. Tel. Co. and contain the observations made at Hongkong (HK.. Observatory, and at Manila Observatory (MN. Tho data are date and hour of despatch Ibe Barometer reading (inches in HK., Millimetres in MN.); Direction of Wind
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    LONDON LETTER.
    2318 12 tF>o»i ou> uu.>n Carre spend***** 4 London. August I The Indian Budget. This has been India's week. Mr. E. S. Montagu introduced the Indian Budget in bis usual felicitous and painstaking way and invested what was after all not a particularly thrilling exposition, so far as thi contents
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    S. C. C. TENNIS.
    30 12 There were no tennis ties played yes terday o\*ing to the wet state of the ground. The ties to be played will be TIES FOR MONDAY.
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    Championship
    183 12 A. R. Linton v W. E. Yow ler. Lt. Col. White v 11. P. Dudley. C. Muir v R. B. B. Donnell. d. clam Biwotißi W, E. Rayuer v F. Zollinger. D. T. Lewis vl!. W. Sinclair. EL Karsten v A. 11. M. Thomas. W. Harding v G. W.
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    TIES FOR TUESDAY.
    153 12 Chamiionshii- Pairs. G. E. Teale and Dr. Butler vs. Lt. Sharp and Lt. Pinhey. J. S. Jennings and Donnell vs. Potts and Burnhain. Fulcher and Oliver vs. Lt. Buttanshaw and Lt. Wilkins. Lt. Anderson and Lt. Thewles vs. Stout and Adler. Profkssion Pairs. Mer X. Dando and
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    L. L. T. C.
    28 12 TIES FOR MONDAY. Ladies' Doubles. Mrs. Buckland and Miss Gunn v Mrs. Hartnell and Miss Abrams v Ladies' Sinch.es. Mrs. Rigg y Mis6 Feindel.
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    449 12 The Islander bunkers, and loads for Christmas Island. The outward bound Ben steamer Benlomond arrived from Loudon via ports on Thursday, with part cargo for discharge here. From China, the Italian steamer Ischia" discbarges a quantity of general cargo. She loads for Bombay and sails to day. The
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    LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
    152 12 Another League Match was pla\ed ou theS. R. C. ground on Thursday when the Warders Recreation Club defeoted the R. G. A. by goals to 1. Capt. Mullius, x.i.0., acted as Referee. A pleasing feature of the game was that the Military Police were on the ground to
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    SWIMMING CLUB.
    65 12 Lai -iiK.s for Bunda*. Johnstou's Pier at 9.10 and 1 1 a.m.. J. .SO and B.go p.m. Club Bungalow at 0.80 and 10. UO a.m.. 12.1"), .'> and §.80 p.m. That the present situation in China will end in a dictatorship becomes daily more clear, says the "C.
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      125 12 PASSENGERS. Per Van Noort R. van der B. de' Ohrcuau S. Ehrlish. T. M. duties. LATEST SHIPPING. Profit, Nor 71.*), >lsen, 22 s. Saigon B'stead Van Noort. Dut 1285. Winsemins, 18 8, Deli. S. Agency, Bat 24. Furst Bulow, Ger 4.750. Jaeger. 88*8, H'kong, B. M., Penang 24. Danisburg, Ger
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