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Title Section15 1912-11-14 305 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14, 1912, No. 1,32015 words
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Article162 1912-11-14 305 LEADERS. p AGE The Campaign situation 808 The Wei end Ihe Future *iO6 The Malay tinier and his Navy... 806 Thf Crisis of the War HOT The hebat of ibe Government... HOT Temporary Wireless jjoh The I*. M. s. Warship Offer 808 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. The Assises 311,315162 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article73 1912-11-14 305 At St. Leonards on Sea on October 28tli tbe I wife of BOBSni t Yoono, Pcnasg, of a daughter. At Westlands Burmah BoiAi Penang, on tbe sth inst., to Mr. and Mrs. IL WAUOH, a son. Stadermann On Nov. Bth, at "Blairadam," Leonie Hill Road, to Mr. and Mrs.73 words
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Article46 1912-11-14 305 Cua_nNOH4M— Brisker.- -At St. Andrew's Cathedral, on Nov. 9. CharlesAlrertGlentWORTB Cunningham and Violet Mary Brunker. Kennedy— ln(;lis.— Oct. 9, at Dharmsala, Pimjab, Captain GilhertS. Kennedy, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J.Y. Kennedy, (late of Penang.) to Helen M.. daugbterof the late Col. D.W. Inglis.46 words
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Article13 1912-11-14 305 At Sydney, on November Hth, Muriel, tbe beloved wife of Alex. Colledge.13 words
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Article67 1912-11-14 305 (Corrected dp to Nov. 13.) Bank 4 m's 2-4 18 32 demand 2-4 8-82 Private credits 3m a 2 4 916 credits 6ms 2-429 32 France demand Bauk 294 Germany, demand 288^ India, T. T. 174} Hongkong, demand lit/* Yokohama, demand 1182 Java, demand 140. Bangkok, demand 65 Sovereigns,67 words
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Article136 1912-11-14 305 Nov. lo •pj n 125 tons sold *113.75 Gambier buyers 7.90 Gambier Cube No. 1 !4 50 Gambier Cube No. nonPepper Black ordin. Spore buyers 19 63 Peppor, (White fair) BB 12) Nutmegs '110 to the lb.) doi_ Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboiua) noro136 words
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Article, Illustration1281 1912-11-14 305 sea. November 8. There is as yet nothing of importance from the scene of the campaign near the neck of the Constantinople Peninsula, beyond tho statements implying that the Turkish forces continue to fall slowly back,— one message says "m good order m the direction of the1,281 words
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Page 305 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1912-11-14 305 Bubseriben to the "Singapore Free Press" ir'arning tram Europe to the Btraita I>\ :im\ of the mail Hnes, are invited to semi to tli* Manage* tbe MUM of their steamer anil date ol antral m ningspmo Copies will then be mailed to meet them at various ports ol call. Boliecribera267 words
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Page 305 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous168 1912-11-14 305 THE WEEK'S NEWS. The B. I. Tar:i brought mails up to Oct. 18, on Saturday last. This weekly leaves to-morrow morning by I*. and O. M India." In the Assize case m which a Javanese tapper was charged with the murder of Mr F. H. llowen at l'ukit Asnhan, Malacca168 words
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Article1050 1912-11-14 306 November 11. There is something quite refreshing about the announcement that His Highness the Sultan of Perak has been thinking so Imperially, all by himself, as to have decided, no doubt to the extreme surprise of H. B. the Governor, that he would invite1,050 words
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Article912 1912-11-14 306 November 12. As the destiny of aU European civilisation, and with that the destiny of the world, hangs upon the course of events m the Balkan Peninsula, it is necessary for every organ of public opinion to endeavour to keep abreast with all that is912 words
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Article1276 1912-11-14 306 November If it should prove to be true it would be improper to accept a mere report without further corroboration that, as the Tinas correspondent at the Bulgarian capital telegraphed close on midnight on Thursday, "it was reported the Bulgarians had occupied the Tchataldja lines,"1,276 words
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Article809 1912-11-14 307 November 18. Even m the presence of the vast drama being enacted m the Balkan Peninsula such second-rate trivialities as the adventures of a Liberal administiation tbat is m bondage to the Irish Nationalist Party must have some passing interest. As everybody has seen, the809 words
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Article541 1912-11-14 307 November 1 I. Now* that the Secretary of State has on behalf of His Majesty's Government which Mr ASQUITH just the other day described as My Government M accepteil with gratitude the offer of the Malay Sultans- in Council to provide a first-class armoured541 words
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Article778 1912-11-14 307 Seeing that there will now be no prospect for a considerable time oi* the construction of an Imperial wireless station here— at least until the Special Committee appointed to enquire into the Marconi contract has had time to take evidence and report to the House of Commons it778 words
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Article511 1912-11-14 308 ->-»♦ mM Probate has been granted of the English estate of the late King Chulalongkorn of Siam, amounting to £110,000 sterling, to the present King. Mr Augustin on returning to his house m Nelson Road on Monday night found that the place had been visited by burglars who gained an511 words
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Article571 1912-11-14 308 Some Aspects of Peusonal Relh.ion. The morning meeting of the Conference on Monday was devotional m character. The Rev. F. G. Swindell read a paper on Prayer." considered us an act of homage, as converse with (Jod and as the means by which Q>d provides for human needs.571 words
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Article67 1912-11-14 308 The annual meeting of the Diocesan Association was held m the Mission School, Stamford rd, last evening under the presidency of Bishop Ferguson Davie. Among those present were Sir W. Hyndman Jones, Archdeacon Izard and the Clergy of the Diocese, Mr. W. A. Bicknell from Penang, and67 words
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Article1011 1912-11-14 308 Fniler the rules of the Association all subscribers become members, aud the aim of the Association is to supplement the work of the Church throughout the Diccese, and not to relieve any part from doing its own work. The more general parts of the report are as follows.1,011 words
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Article68 1912-11-14 308 Mr \V. EL Ferguson of Scott's Road has told the police that between I and 3.30 a.m. yesterday he woke up and found a China wan m his room. The man fled from the house and bolted through a hole m the hedge at the back of the garden. It68 words
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Article310 1912-11-14 308 A meeting was held at ihe S. p. lion last evening to approve of thf holdinc of the usual land and sea sports on New Year's Day and to appoint provisional committees. Mr. G. B.Owen presi di It was agreed to hold land wad sports on New310 words
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Article189 1912-11-14 308 A Javanese named Dawan hin Mahadar. employed as a chauffeur by the Inked Engineers, Limited, was before Mr. E. L. Talma, second magistrate, yesterday morn ing, on a charge of driving motor car No. S. 277 ou November 6, at the junction of Oxley and Orchard Roads at189 words
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Article242 1912-11-14 308 Before the Chief Justice, Sir William Hyndman Jones. Ho Koon Tin was charged with destroy ing a valuable security, namely a promis sory note for fc.iso, with intent to MUM damage to Han Kee Toon, Mr R. St. J. Braddell prosecuted and Mr L. E. Gaunt defended. Mr242 words
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Article80 1912-11-14 308 Sir lan Hamilton the other day inspect ed the Shanghai Volunteers aud told them that the city should be proud of her sous. Militarily speaking the tactical position of Shanghai is assuredly not very easy not a very easy one to make good. But the best remedy for a poor80 words
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Article998 1912-11-14 309 A dreary mouth forsooth, the last ling- mg leaves of ant amn have rustled down from the branches to join the dead drift of all that once was summer and delight. Clear against a lowering sky we ga/.e upon the exquisite linework oi nature, from the gflSSfl solid trunksH.L. - 998 words
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Article1003 1912-11-14 309 The Babu is the Indian equivalent of the Krani, but is an altogether more hu morons, more diligent, and more madden ing individual. He is gifted with a colos sal and wonderful memory. There is no ruling or regulation too venerable or too insignificant which a good office BabuS.C.M. - 1,003 words
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Article1173 1912-11-14 309 U. L. Ysses - SHIPBOARD ACQUAINTANCES. U. L. Ysses. Not many would be prepared to dispute that a long sea voyage is, m the majority of instances, a pleasurable experience. But, as to what it is that particularly makes such a trip pleasant, opinions differ widely. Some aver that the life iv the open1,173 words
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Article263 1912-11-14 309 One is almost justified m speaking of the new Tanglin Club, so altered and improved is it by the personal attention of the Committee who have been at work for some time, and have expended money judiciously thereon, and time aud thought lavishly to make the263 words
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Article139 1912-11-14 309 Rumania, the dark horse of the Ba£ kans, may be said to have been wafted into good government on a cloud of tobacco* smoke. For it was the tobacco monopoly established by the degenerate ruler Couza that brought about his compulsory abdication. Every Rumanian smokes, and Couza came up against139 words
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Article744 1912-11-14 310 A wii\ less telephone service is to be instituted between Tokyo and Yokohama. During September 2,693 o/s. of gold and 593 ozs. of silver were shipped from the Bau Cyanide Works, Sarawak. Captain A. R. Chancellor, Straits Settle ments Police, has b.en granted a First Class744 words
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Article620 1912-11-14 310 A very remarkable historical relic of marly three hundred years ago has come to Singapore m rather a curious way. It is a jade seal of a Manchu Empress of somewhere about 1680 A.D. It is carved out of a single piece of jade of fine620 words
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Article226 1912-11-14 310 Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 7. The Planters Stores Agency has a London cable giving the following market prices of rubber. The market is steady. The mortality returns for Singapore for the week ended Nov. 2 show 199 deaths, a ratio per mille of population of 31.33. Malarial fever226 words
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Article255 1912-11-14 310 Fraser Co.'s. A dull tone still prevails iv our market and m all sections transactions on a small scale only can be reported. The tendency for Tin Shares is better but Industrials and Rubber^ both Sterling and Locals close much about the same after slight variations either way.255 words
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Article271 1912-11-14 310 The Wantage Competition at 150 yds took place yesterday afternoon, and resulted m a win for Mrs Goldie. The scores were. Mrs Goldie 22 Scoular 21 Felkin 19 Miss Huxley 18 Kerr 16 Mrs Watkins 12 Mauldon 10 M Miller 9 Adams 9 Lady Evelyn Young271 words
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Article85 1912-11-14 310 News has been received m Singapore by Messrs. Behn Meyer and Co., that the N. D. L. steamer Loosok has sunk after being stranded on the Valparaiso Shoal between Palawan and British North Borneo. The Loosok is a vessel of 1,600 tons and was on a voyage85 words
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Article34 1912-11-14 310 Amongst the passengers for Singapore, by the P. and 0., Intermediate steamer 4 Sicilia," which is to arrive to-day from England, is Miss Still, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. W. Still, of Singapore.34 words
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Correspondence.
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Article265 1912-11-14 310 MAGISTERIAL DEC ISIONS. To The Editor, Dear Sir, Truth m the past has often done good service with its pillory of nia gisterial decisions. But m England magis terial decisions are amateur h I though of course the Bench has the assistance of a stipendiary qualified clerk. In this Colony265 words
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Article290 1912-11-14 310 The Editor. Dear Sir, I read with interest the report of the Municipal Commission, m today's issue and noted Mr Coghlan's remarks re empty rikishas m Battery Road and Raffles Place. j Battery Road, considering it 6 narrow width, I think has more traffic than any290 words
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Article183 1912-11-14 310 The transport Rohilla arrived yesterday morning with details and reliefs for the Singapore garrison. The trooper is one of the most comfortable provided for the purpose and she made a excellent run out from Southampton which was h ft on October 10th. She was berthed at the P.183 words
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Article65 1912-11-14 310 The Johore Government has appointed Mr. C. \V. Abrams its Veterinary Surgeon. New 6 comes from Balawan that the large dredger Java recently brought up from Tandjong Priok, has come across a huge quick sand m the river, which renders dredging work with such a large type of vessel extremely65 words
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Article570 1912-11-14 311 Medic al Student Discharged. The case m which a Indian named Gumbathan Thason Edward, a fifth yeai student at the Government Medical School wa- charged before the Chief Justice, Sit William H. Hyndman Jones, and a jury at the Assises, with causing the death of a Tamil woman570 words
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Article186 1912-11-14 311 What about the coolies themselves, however. Presumably the double rikisha earns more than the single as evidenced l> the small number of single ones on the streets. In Singapore there are a fair number m Kuching we have none, we think we are right iv stating.186 words
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Article63 1912-11-14 311 One of the most interesting weddings of the year took place at Hongkong on Oct. 27th at St John's Cathedral, when Mr. Frank Austen, of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, and Miss Georgette Marguerite Thekla Brotherton -Marker were the contracting parties. Both are extremely well-known m the Colony, Miss Harker as63 words
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Article1692 1912-11-14 311 The report of Mr J. E. Bisuop contains amongst other the following items. Revenue. The revenue of the State amounted to 1487*674, an increase of *508.347 over the revenue of the previous year. This increase was well distributed over the different heads of revenue, the principal increases1,692 words
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Article839 1912-11-14 311 Mr. Crabb Watt, late of Singapore, has returned from leave and joined the legal firm of Messrs. Adams and Allan. Penang. Air. D. A. M. Brjwn leaves London on the Bth inst., by the 6.5. Malwa and is expected to return to Penang by the connectingS.E. - 839 words
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Article1262 1912-11-14 312 Qnicqnid agent homines aostii est farage libeili. Juvsnai* The deadly grips of the combat m Turkey continue, with losses on both sides commensurate with the enormous individual passion imported into the conflict. In fact it might be said that the opposing sides are not m it1,262 words
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Article408 1912-11-14 312 S.C.C. vs. Clvlon MI. This whole day match turned out to be one of the most interesting which has been played on the Plain for some time. The Ceylon team having put up a good score of 147. the S.C.C. started fairly well but about half way through James408 words
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Article572 1912-11-14 312 SINGAPORE MARINE MOTOR SERVICE. Tlie Directors' Report to the shareholders, for the meeting on Nov. 15th reads The Directors beg to submit herewith a duly audited statement of Accounts for the financial year endiug olst August. The minimum amount of Shares required according to the Prospectus having been applied for,572 words
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Article125 1912-11-14 312 Mr. Thomas Ritchie, the chairman, who presided over the annual general meeting of the Sungkai Chumor Estates, said that the output for the year under review was considerably m excess of the estimate. The small decrease m the selling price of their rubber was more than balanced125 words
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Article89 1912-11-14 312 Many old residents of Hongkong will regret to learn of the death m England of Mr. J. H. Lewis, senior partner of the firm of Messrs. Douglas, Lapraik and Co. Mr. Lewis, who began life on a sailing ship trading to the East, left the sea to become a clerk89 words
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Article515 1912-11-14 312 Mam ri: Worn-* at BrrTri.woin It gives us extreme pleasure ■_|S4fe Pinang Gazette to be m a position to authoritatively announce that mm import aut industrial undertaking of special local interest has been definitely derided on We allude to the starting hen- of br.inrl. of the Ceylon515 words
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Article275 1912-11-14 312 GUN CAPS SEIZED ON DELI." The "Deli" ar.ived at Bangkok from Singapore after a very quick passage, theie being a large number of passengers a good mail consignment, and among other things sixty thousand gun caps. The latter were concealed m two packet under the boilers of the steamer and275 words
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Article783 1912-11-14 313 X I' BRER. Tin- market has been considerably weaker during the fortnight. At the auction on the 29th ultimo, which was the laffglll inbber auction yet held iv Siuga pore, the highest price recorded was- 8888 per picul for smoked sheet, fine pale crepe realising up to783 words
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Article253 1912-11-14 313 The following are from the Singapore Diocesan Miga/.ine for November. The Rev. Frank W. and Mrs. Haines are proceeding on loug leave just before Christmas. It is probable that Mr. Svvin dell will act for him, and Mr. Gamier will act iv Malacca again. The Rev. F. G.253 words
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Article534 1912-11-14 313 Repost ok Dkveloi-mknt Work m Hand A circular has beeu issued by the direc tors of Troroh South, Ltd., reporting the progress which has been made with respect to the development of the work upon the company's property. Mr. G. W. Simms, the company's manager, arrived at the534 words
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Article94 1912-11-14 313 It is reported that Captain Correo, of the Portuguese guuboat Patria." has received orders to proceed to Macao to take over the Governorship from the Acting Governor (Captain Sanches Miranda). The mail has brought the news of the success of two Xavierians, one m London and the other m Penang.94 words
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Article382 1912-11-14 313 The bloodhound which was being brought out for the Singapore police to assist m tracking criminals has died on board ship. Only two competitors. Messrs. Bagnall and Pringle, took the water yesterday m the 400 yards race at the Swimming Club at Tanjong Katong and a382 words
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Article103 1912-11-14 313 The entertainment at the Alhambra cinematograph show m Beach Road last night was under the patronage of His Excellency Sir Arthur Young, X.C.M.0., Lady Evelyn Young aud party, His Highness the Sultan of Perak, 0.C.M.G., and suite. A special programme was arranged for the occassion and there was103 words
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Article300 1912-11-14 313 Malaya Foot hall Association. The final game m this competition was played on the Beach Road ground before a very large gathering, and under favourable conditions, on Saturday afternoon, the teams being the famous Darul Bahar from Pulau Brani and a police team. With one exception, an300 words
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Article137 1912-11-14 313 GENEROUS GIFT TO THE EMPIKE A First Class Armoured Cruiser. At the desire of His Excellency the Governor, the Private Secretary. Mr. Marriott communicated on Saturday the following copy of a resolution to be moved by H.H. the Sultan of Perak at the meeting of the Federal137 words
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Article631 1912-11-14 313 I'LORILI LTI KAI. I'EKKOHMANC K. The final performance of the charming production by the S. A. D. C. amateurs of the musical comedy The Geisha took place on Saturday night, before an absolutely full house, whose enthusiasm was hard to curb. A Circumstauce over which* the public of631 words
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Article741 1912-11-14 314 Four razors and a gong valued at 1.25 have been stolen from the residence of Mr. T. B. Smith at 29 1, Cavenagh Road. Mr. G. Watau, living at 39-10, Nelson Road, has reported to the police the loss of gold sleeve links and clothing valued741 words
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Article1886 1912-11-14 314 .From our own Cornsponcunt.) October 17. There are curates who take an unquenchable delight m gracefully seconding votes of thanks at bazaars. We begin to believe that Lord Rosebery has much the same sort of enthusiasm for opening libraries. He complains (we must not take him too seriously)1,886 words
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Article409 1912-11-14 314 This famous cruising pleasure vessel U due to arrive here to-morrow (Wednesday) with a large number of passengers, under command of Com. W. F. Stanley, k.n.i- the Lord Lyveden being the Director m Charge, joint cruise secretaries being T. C. Joynes and S. C Hodges. The vessel409 words
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Article354 1912-11-14 314 'AT HOME." Phoenix like, the new Tanglin Club h fl sprung from the ashes or at least tie dust of the old institution aud yesterd iv afternoon showed a most hopeful degr of vitality aud rejuvenation. The redecorated and refurnished building hid those living concomitants of men aid354 words
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Article22 1912-11-14 314 Explosives to the total value of 5i 46.45 have been stolen from the maga me at the Municipal quarry at Pulau Übin.22 words
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Article942 1912-11-14 315 The Lancet of Oct. 12 contains a paper by Drs Eraser and Stanton, of the Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpor on the prevention and cure of beri beri. As to the former, the authors write. Harmless and harmful rices can readily be distinguished by simple inspection, but942 words
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Article488 1912-11-14 315 Coining and Murder. When the Court of Assize was resumed m the Supreme Court yesterday morning, before the Chief Justice, Sir \Y T illiam Hyudman Jones, the adjourned case of Goh ivini Choon, charged with couuter feiting King's coins and being iv possession of instruments for counterfeiting, was488 words
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Article271 1912-11-14 315 About eleven o'clock on Sunday fore noon, motor car No. S 88, driven by a Malay named Hamid, ran into and smashed the railway gate at the level crossing near Xewton railway station. A wheel of the car also went over the foot of the Bengali gatekeeper271 words
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Article1041 1912-11-14 315 Thk Future of Sarawak. For some time rumours have been cur. rent of an intention on the part of the Government to take over the Territory of Sarawak, m Xorth West Borneo, and administer it directly through the Colonial Office. Such a step undoubtedly has1,041 words
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Article50 1912-11-14 315 Millions Damage. Last night we were courteously informed a telegram was received m Singapore that a very serious tire was raging m Canton m the Chinese quarter opposite the Shaineen. It is stated _00 houses had been destroyed and damage estimated at 85,000,000, had been done.50 words
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Article72 1912-11-14 315 The October results of the Salak South Tin Dredging Co. (no liability) are as follow Running time 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sluicing Hours 257 hrs. 55 mm. 89.97 405 05 100.00".. Receipts. 110.31 pikuls, *7,759.64 Expenditure Wages 82,686.00 Anthracite Coal 81,024 Repairs, Renewals. Firewood, Stores etc. 81,180.7972 words
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Article380 1912-11-14 315 mm- —m» A marriage has been arranged, and will take place early m November, between Haines Breebaart Ede, only son of Mr. Nathaniel Joseph Ede, of Oakhurst, Netley Abbey, Hants, and formerly of Hongkong, and Edna Elise Chaldecott Sharp, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles James Sharp, of Southampton.380 words
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Page 315 Advertisements
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Advertisement81 1912-11-14 315 PROPERTY SALES. The following properties were disposed of by auction by Messrs Ching Keng Lee k Co at their sale room yesterday afternoon Freehold land situate at Barker Road, area 19,000 sq. feet, bought by Abdul Kadir Murican for SI HO. Four pieces of freehold laud situate at Rangoon Road,81 words
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2864 1912-11-14 316 BISHOPS VISITATION. CHARGE TO THE CLERGY. Yesterday morning the Clergy attending the Conference as well as several laymen and lady churcbworUers were present at a service at half past ten m the Cathedral at which the Bishop delivered a pastoral address. The clergy present were the Yen Archdeacon Izard, Revs.2,864 words
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Article487 1912-11-14 316 Mother Country v Colonies. Rain on Saturday morning prevented a 6tart being made until after tiffin, and on tbe single innings the Colonies won by 24, a feature of the game beiug Oliver's twoovers m which he captured three wickets for no runs. Scores. Colonies. J. A. Chamberlain c487 words
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Article100 1912-11-14 316 At the entrance into Green Hall on Wed nesday evening at about 4 o'clock Mr. O. Schule's motor car knocked down a little Chinese boy of about eight feen of age. The boy was coming out from oue of tin' houses with a basket and rau across tu* road. UnfortunatelyPinang Gazette - 100 words
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Article89 1912-11-14 316 A pleasing function was held at the Bishops House m Stamford rd on Satur day, when the Bishop of Singapore and Mrs. Ferguson Davie were "At Home to a large number of church people, to meet the members of the Conference. Ihe Diocesan Council had been sitting m the afternoon,89 words
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760 1912-11-14 317 Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1912, MALAYA'S WARSHIP. FEDERAL COUNCIL MEETING. Governor's Speech. Koala Lumpur, Nov. 12. {From Our Ornm Correspondent.) The Fedora] Council met to-day under tbe pcesidencj of the High Commissioner, who m his speech regarding the annual enactment for Supply, said that this bad been a year of progress760 words
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Article483 1912-11-14 317 Prksentation to Mk C. B. Hewitt. At the Teutonia Club last night quite a successful concert was given, the band of the Buffs, under Mr Hewitt, bearing tbe chief burden of what was acknowledged on all bands to be a very line programme. It is needless to483 words
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Article92 1912-11-14 317 A meeting of the members of the Singapore Planting Association was held m the Singapore Cricket Club pavilion yesterday afternoon. Mr. O. P. Griffith Jones presided and there were also present Messrs. J. Winter (Trafalgar), 11. Godricb (Bukit Sembawang), EL Pons (Singapore Pnited^, W. B. Stephens (Bukit92 words
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Article118 1912-11-14 317 THE SRI BRANI DREADNOUGHT. Commenting on the proposal of the Federated Malay States to present a battleship to Great Britain, the "Pinang Gazette says that the prosperity of the States is so unprecedented that the creation of a precedent, if such be necessary, will be justitied. At the lowest estimate118 words
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Article2469 1912-11-14 317 MR. F. H. BOWEN'S ASSAILANT ON TRIAL Considerable interest was taken m the case commenced m the Supreme Court j yesterday morning before the Chief Jus- tice, Sir William Hyndinan Jones and a special jury, m which Ahmat bin Mohamed Aris was charged with the murder of2,469 words
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Article119 1912-11-14 318 The Competition played during the holidays 9 holes medal play was won by Mr G. C. Knox with a nett score of 34. The following cards were returned. G. C. Knox 37 3 34 I). Paterson 3 0 4 35 X.L.L. Braddell 87 l) 35* H. Tongue119 words
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Article126 1912-11-14 318 > aft < A Hokien Chinaman living at 13, Shaik Madarsah Lane, met a countryman of his near his house on Tuesday night and demanded payment of a debt of 53.50. He has told the police that instead of giving him the money, the debtor stuck a knife into his126 words
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1195 1912-11-14 318 Thursday, Nov. 14, 1912. F.M.S. COUNCIL. MANY LARGE VOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpor, Nov. 13. The Federal Council continued its sitting on Tuesday till about half-past five, and a number of questions were put by Messrs. Griffiths and Xutt and answered by Mr. Brock man, C.M.O who stated1,195 words
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Article500 1912-11-14 318 Sir Conyngham Greene, the new British Ambassador to Japan, will arrive m Tokyo at the beginning of next February. An interesting sidelight on the coolie traffic to Singapore was thrown by a case heard at the Hougkong Magistracy on Nov. 5 m which two fokis belonging to a boarding house500 words
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Article851 1912-11-14 318 A meeting of the Immigration Com niittee was held at Penang on the nth November. There were present:— The Protector ot Labour (Chairman*, The Director of Public Works, F. M. S., The Principal Medical Officer, F. M. S.. Mr. W. Duncau. \lr. X Macfadyen. and the Deputy851 words
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Article2568 1912-11-14 319 I Bj Submarine Cable], Mavrua s SfchMus. Lmdon Nov. stb.— The result of the Liverpool Cup is. 1. .Mr. L de Rothschild's Lorenzo ting 100 9>. 2. Lord Farquhur's Aprille 100 7 >. Mr. P. Haiti's Wolfe Lend (0—1), Fifteen ran. Won by one aud a half lengths. Bryony2,568 words
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Article278 1912-11-14 319 Penang, Nov. 11. Mr J. R. O. Aid worth presided over the Immigration Committee meeting and reported that the number brought from the Southern States during the lirst ten months of 1912 was 07,153 adults and :>,611 minors, compared with 69,834 and 5.412 m tie corresponding period of278 words
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Article229 1912-11-14 319 During a lire In the thickly populated Sadder Bazar at Hyderabad (Deccan,) on November 5 a live shell and blasting powder exploded m the house of a trader. The fatalities were large and are stated to exceed one hundred, while two hundred were injured including three soldiers of the NorthumberlandEx. - 229 words
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Article1410 1912-11-14 320 A paragraph m the Malay Mail the other day recorded the fact that a planter m the F.M*.S. intended planting soya bean as a catchcrop, or more likely as an intercrop, whilst practical experiments were intended to be tried with indigo as an intercrop and soil manure. Soya1,410 words
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Article305 1912-11-14 320 Sir Arthur Young thus remarked ou the subject of a sanatorium to the F. M. S. Council. In my address to you last year I stated that it was my hope that during my term as High Commissioner I should see a sanatorium uot only for305 words
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Article45 1912-11-14 320 Malacca. Malacca, Nov. 18. Sheet No. 1 $208.25 Sheet No. 2 203.80 Scrap crepe 172.50 Bark crepe 166.65 Penang. Penang, Nov. 13. At the weekly rubber auctions to-day the following prices were realised. Smoked sheet $213 Unsmoked 208 Bark crepe 172 Scrap 13145 words
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