The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 February 1913

Total Pages: 12
1 12 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
  • 15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12 1913. NO. 7,752
    15 words
  • 208 1 The news of the death of the intrepid arctic explorers ('apt Scott and his corn rades is received with universal regret Page 7. Fighting of great severity !m.> lakea place round Skutun. the Servian* capturing a position coniiimiulinj; the fortress at great loss of life- -Page 7.
    208 words
  • 886 1 I'INANC; 01 T> Without attaching too much importam to the point, the n.ues*ion Of tin- transliteration of Asiatic langlUgH. and the standardising of native names, is a subject worth a little consideration. Those who attempt to pQ< Malay m the romanced character, for instui; although they be
    886 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 165 1 I A PICTURE FULL OF EXCITING INCIDENTS I NICK WINTER AND THE STOLEN FAVOURITE I 'IN THKKK PAI: S In which Pathe s Popular Detective Artist excels himself. STILL DRAWING CROWDS TO THE Beach ALHAMBRA Road Supported By Luncmhourg Gardens, I The Bath-Chair Mar, Incendiary Indians -(Thrilling American Kinema Picture)
      165 words
    • 70 1 The Art of the Corset. Miss (Jihnore, an expert litter and demonstrator, has 1m n specially sent oul 1)\ Weiu fasten Brothers, Ltd., (the Manufacturers of the World renowned •W. B." Corsets), and slu will be pleased to help you m the selection of a Corset suited to your particular
      70 words
    • 224 1 fwi gawgggaw 8 «aa— a 41 I THE CHINESE NEW YEAR FEATURES I I- AT THE? 3 ?3 HARif^A HALL OiINEIVSATO&RAPH, I NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. g I Special Film produced by the Itala Film Co. fi LIKE A SISTER" I (A Sweet Love Story combined with spirit stirring aeroplane accident.)
      224 words
    • 206 1 Plenty of Laughter You want it, you need it. This is what is TO BE HAD OUT OF TO-WGHT'S j ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME AT THE MARLBOROUGH Picture Theatre, Beach Road. Second Show, 9-30 to n p.m. Jim's Jot Day. t Khf Magic Wand. A Modern Girl. THE MIRAGE A splendid drama
      206 words
    • 189 1 tto-^a?^ Htocrttecmcnta. Two gentlemen want rooms as paying guests Pago i 2. Slipway share certificates lost Page 2. New figures of the Norwich L'nion Fire, agents The Borneo Co. Page 9. English lady seeks engagement nurse wanted for Java lady to look after children for voyage Horne Page Shipping, Fooksang,
      189 words
  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 136 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday 12th. High Water— l. =l2 a.m., 2-3 p.m. Lodge Zetland Regular, 8-30 p.m. Dallas Co. 'The Woman m the Cm6 m 9 p.m. Thursday 13th. Fllgh Water— 2-20 a.m.. 2-4^ p.m. Dallas Co. Lady Frederick.. 0 p.m. Friday 14th. Htgh Water 251 a.m., 3 42 p.m. Moon
      136 words

  • 526 2 YOUNG AUSTRALIA. A Frank Criticism. Melbourne, Jan. h. A frank criticism of the Australian boy lent a special inter- est to the presidential address delivered by Mr. L. A. A damson to tbe Mental Science and Education Section of tho Science Congress to day. He was equally outspoken,
    526 words
  • 237 2 A Malay who borrowed a motor car from the Selangor Club at midnight and took a lady friend for a ride will probably think twice before he does the same again. The amateur motorist m question was charged at the Police Court, Kuala Lumpur, before Mr
    237 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 12 2 r S^T^' 8 Hackin 8 Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
      12 words
    • 451 2 FINE ENGLISH PIANOS ON HIRE FROM j $10 FINE TUNING INCLUDED ROBINSON PIANO Co., m. For Sale FOR SALE PRIVATELY. A Bargain. a Bargain. Over one acre of ground, with a comfortable house, near Wayang Batu Police Station, frontage Bukit Timah Hood. For particulars apply, THE GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY, 3,
      451 words
    • 655 2 Notices notice" j Mr. KHOO CHONG SENG of No 5, Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore, landowner, has been admitted a partner m our firm as and from the Ist day of January, 1913. CHING KENG LEE Co., Aucioneers and Estate Agents. Feb 12 26 2 LOST CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATES OF SHARES
      655 words
    • 649 2 Wanted NURSE WANTED FOR JAVA. Wanted a nurse to take care of two hoys *ges 7 and I years will be required to proceed to Semaiaog, Java begiuning of March. Reply V H." c/o M Free Press." Febll nc WANTED Immediately as Locum Tenens f r6 months well Qualified British
      649 words
    • 771 2 Auctions AUCTION SALE OF SUPERIOR WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD TURE; SEMIGRAND PIANO, «c. The Property ok Mrs. Sohbt at I'owj.li. I <„.-■, v v On Saturday, 22nd February, at 70-3O <i.m An excellent toned l semi-grand Piano by If. F. Haohals A Co M condition: upholstered and Rprin^.seated drawing raoni
      771 words

  • 1769 3 Front *r om ft Corrtspvnaent.} JIIIHIMIV 16. For MOM time put, there liavc been rumours that the Admiralty contemplated ■taking the Cromarty Firth a subsidiai v Naval liase, but when questions were asked m the House of Commons ficy were InTariablv m*l with oHuial denials. It cannot now
    1,769 words
  • 141 3 Ail offer of £1,504,000 was made, says the Daily Kxpress," to the Princesses Louise, Stephanie and Clementine, dangh* ters of the late King Leopold, to settle the suit instituted hy them to secure a larger share of their father's fortune than was left them by his will. The late King
    141 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 368 3 taken 'Vana? l^^^^p TRA DE 4 A Xl A I mark fJk I #A BRAND Tonic Wine The Ideal Invigorator For Body, Brain and Nerve l strengthens the weak and tains the strong. c Vana keeps you tit for tal and physical effort. )ne < r two d daily maintain
      368 words
    • 135 3 j B H fc^"^ Trying Climate of the Far East. I AGENTS WITH STOCK, MEdTcaHull > 81W0AP0R^ M^^^ |yO BE SURE -the Teeth are so important that it would be a pity to neglect them especially when you can clean them so well and so easily with i Your local
      135 words

  • 1016 4 The first total where given represents flgurei for 1911, except where a figure iv brackets it given representing so many months. Estat< managers and agents will oblige by correcting returns if wrong. In order to avoid the com plication involved to Companies finishing theii year's m different
    1,016 words
  • 162 4 1912. Jan. 1913. Belat 2,410 2:57 y Bruang 451 30 Bruseh 3,415 Chenderiang 2,326 Dungun (Wolfram 264 Gopeng Consol 5,914 735 Heawood 4,486 389 Kamuning $27,312 377 Kanaboi 2,806 312 Kinta 3,330 620 Kinta Association 5,042 Kledang 1,274 161 X rain at Pulai 6,114 Lahat 7,801 Menglembu Lode
    162 words
  • 608 4 Tin: RaoORO viii According' to inforination Imml.mmi.'.l Malay SteUt oov< ,ent v Malay States Informal i.m export of plautation rubber (con! Federated Malay Stairs for the month c December amounted to making a total lor tinlbs. Appeudod are tlw compai tistics for lillo and I'.ni Total
    608 words
  • 116 4 The British AdtuiriiM Kxpress Oftbltgnun 1 I purchased extensive oi Albert Count.. w Bn» of £2,000,000. Thii I ■apply oil fuel for |h« UritiMi r. Mr. ostello, who is Intel Moving Picture Thtftta States, haw iirrixrd m 1!^ party of bix actors. Hil take a series of I Colony, Mftng
    116 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 108 4 APPOINTMENT HM E KING CONTRACTORS TO The British Admiralty. The War Office. The India Office. MILKMAID MILK i LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. THE FACT THAT MILKMAID MILKi HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR USE IN THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS j AND FEDERATED MALAY STATES PROVES THAT Milkmaid Milk
      108 words
    • 111 4 SIEMENS WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Telegrams SIEMENS, SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 647. Electrical Engineers. Manufacturers and Contractors. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, Ld. Head Office Caxton House, Westminister, London. Supplies Dept. and Stores Upper Thames Street, London. Lamps and Fittings Dept. Dalston, London. Works Stafford and Woolwich. Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. Near
      111 words

  • 1772 5 'I it oi t which b irah d lers "oinm i tab „1 ftffl much us BSOSi people pxThe fir tflts are suflcient to wipe ..ut del H Ide I stimll di\ ideml of ontpnti .ipp. an to i!' !<■ about a fifteen per lent next year. a-,
    1,772 words
  • 26 5 Agsnts. Sime, Darby and <.'o. Kempaa: 8,000 lbs. Agents. Guthrie and io. Tenoni 13,820. Malaka Pinda 11,800. Miimlai Tekong u i s
    26 words
  • 489 5 Output Bstimatm Bxcßsmnt. Tb«> Third Annual General Meeting of the above- named company was held on Jan 16 at the London* Chamber of Commerce, Sir William A lamson, C.M.G., proI siding. The Secretary (Mr W. Milne/ having read the notice convening the meeting and the auditors'
    489 words
  • 248 5 Another new rubber plantation company which seems to offer a good opportunity for those who wish to take an interest m the industry on favourable terms, and do not mind shouldering the necessary risk at tendaut upon a young plantation, and waiting some time for a return
    Finan Times  -  248 words
  • 87 5 Singapoke. February lltb, 1913. Offered for sale 209 cases Pels. 810.88 or 28,044 lbs. Sold 185 cases Pels. 1H2.08 or 24,277 lbs. PRICM RIAIiIZKD. Sheet Smoked $206 to $229 Unsmoked 201 to 226 Crepe Xo. 1 216 to 288 No. 2 192 to 214 No. 179 to is
    87 words
  • 73 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 11. The prospectus of the F. M. S. Rubber Planters Estates is being issued. The Comnany is to have a capital of £100,000 and the board includes Sir John Andersjn, Macgregor, Poreher, Lake and Cumming. The area is 1,851
    73 words
  • 414 5 j The following is the third yearly report of the Directors to the Shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting on Feb. 17. Your Directors submit the lialancc Sheet and I'rofit and Loss Account for the year ended 81st October, 1912. The net profit for the period
    414 words
  • 207 5 i Movements m tin were much less violent than m 1911, and the advance m the price of standard cash of X>2s to £339 10s. during 1912 bears more relation to the position of supply and demand than m the preceding year, when the market was
    207 words
  • 94 5 The directors announce an issue of 100, 000 2s shares to provide funds for continued development of the property. The issue will be offered to members on the register m the proportion of one new to i seven existing shares at 4s per share. The cultivated area of
    94 words
  • 608 5 The usual fortnightly public: sale of; plantation grown rubber opened Jan. 11 at the London Commercial Sale Room* m .Minc ing- lane. Owing to the non-arrival j In time for inclusion m the catalogue at the last sale of the cargo of the "Peleus," amounting to about 450
    608 words
  • 123 5 Bamatn Para.- In(. divd. '.id. per share. [Jailed Sumatra. Int. ilivd. id. per' share. Cheviot Robber.— Farther issue of 100, 000 S*. shares at Is. per share, In provide funds for development of property. Orient Trust. Profit to Dee. 81 is |9, 744, of which preliminary
    123 words
  • 578 5 The quantity of American Cotton M into sight to last Friday tor i m a i losing ground as compared with Last j being 110,000 bales behind, and th. iceipts nt American Ports arc 108,000 bal. I less, while. |hi risible rapplj of all kinda lof Cotton
    578 words
  • 160 5 Tin- settlement irhicb h;is jn>i OODCladcd '-Jan. lft) is on<- of the laifOlJ robber therei that hw< oocatred for dim months. The si^lii tiling fa pctoai tea dmyi ago led to tioo<l deal of huyiiitf. M»d nearly all these shares bswe ban taki up by tij»- parcbjm
    160 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 29 5 TO ESTATE MANAGERS AGENTS. KEROSINE OIL FOR BUNGALOWS, COOLIE-LINES. WATCH-HOUSES, ROAD-LAMPS, CLEANING OR JUNGLE-CLEARING-For Particulars and Prices apply to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM COMPANY (Straits Settlements), LIMITED Winchester House, SINGAPORE.
      29 words

  • 1158 6 The Singapore Free Press. Wednesday, Feb 12 ,1913. He»* me l' r »v tr» P»_>p!e» ngti .miaul* Ur.a»».- nrfi-e: „.1 nobrtbtd b* (fairi Now that the difficult and exr^edingly intricate question of rikisha restrictions and regulations has been remitted for further enquiry m connection with the Committee stage of the
    1,158 words
  • 1053 6 Mr T. T. H. Ferguson, a Dutchman m the Maritime Customs, who recently compiled a summary of Dr. Vissering's book on Chinese currency, is mentioned as successor to the late Dr. Koest. Wang Kirn Chan, who was arrested on the 3rd inst. upon a provisional warrant, charging him with the
    1,053 words
  • 473 6 The aHUU iim, h company ot. fee orc.s, for.muw, 0 f.1..M mestio comedy What i Knows," fully me,,,,,,!:, re, very OOnttdenbli audit* Theatre last evening testi preciation of the popular I i as md(M (1 :l1 j there is au amount of quiel owned] 'that js its
    473 words
  • 224 6 This Company, which is now on ithome to Kngland, will bt heartily v«! corned on its return visit to fHngipiM all who saw them on the ocrnlon of t)j*ir previous season m S«>pt»rnh»<r i»f The Company opens at the Victoria TLon Thursday Feb. 10, with d.o
    224 words
  • 66 6 The New Darvel Kay To tions Ltd. shipped by "iburadu Datu on 20th .Fanuai N weighing 101,876 pound .'{«■> I an; flmim H.lir n"l are Seganm foot leaf. Thj shipment of fchi 191"J rrop. w!ik i tiling over oiw. million DOUndt, Mull nearly 1 twelve "p«^ l!l cro l Urn
    66 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 135 6 ASK FOR OLD ENGLISH THE FAMOUS Curve Cut Tobacco. „..;:Ll3ss9fc r 1 if^& 44. ittj#- 1 IIL 111 |J| r\n Oi JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. ROBINSON Co. POMMERY AND GRENO TPYHPT? A Em C*TT/^ Hi J\. 1 JTtiiL H 1 OiLy QUARTS |M PINTS per case of
      135 words
    • 48 6 The man was dark and dabOßl And every inch a iuillionan His illness was a grave aiim In spite of wealth. They swathed his chest m oil an-i I They said he'd die— gave him t f Said he: Go, fetch Woods' r< r He's now m health.
      48 words

  • 341 7 ANTARCTIC EXPLORERS DEAD. Feb. 1 0 1 li" < 'fiit ral News h it (apt. BoOtt and his party hh// ml after reaching the n Jan. LB, IMS. a if.- is at present on the i\ bet ween >;ni Krancisco Qgtoa. Ill'- la-t h-tter she (l ,i
    341 words
  • 70 7 President Diaz. London, Feb. 10. Diaz has been proclaimed President of Mexico. Mexico City, Feb. 9. President Madero till bis family has fled and it is reported that th»- Cabinet has resigned. General Waiiqrttt upon whom Madero relied arrived with troops but was unwilling to tisjht Dies, moreover
    70 words
  • 163 7 DESPERATE FIGHTING. London, l-'eb. 10. A telegram from fodgoritza myt that there has been three fete ighting at Skutari and the Montenegrini admit terrible losses. YesterBning the heights of Great Bardau j°li which dominate! Skutari was taken kf storm. i Sb. 10. The official version it the
    163 words
  • 80 7 i DM ila/.ette says itreceivfonnttion on Jan. '29th that the eeM6l of some 1,300 tons, nded OB the Roach Reefs rawao Tlio ship, which belongs to unship Company of Antuug, tailed from Kreeinantle, Austith :i ojir^'o of timber and intended Sibetfk. Little damage is done Looiir" will be got off
    80 words
  • 350 7 GOVERNMENT SATISFIED. London, Feb. 10. In the House of Lords iscount Middleton asked whether the present condition of the Territorial force would enable them to take the field immediately on the despatch of an expeditionary force of 100,000 men and guaranthe safety of the country m the event
    350 words
  • 371 7 Plea fob National Service. A resolution, m which an admission of the failure of the Territorial Force is made and compulsory service is advocated, was discussed at a meeting of the City of London Territorial Association held on Jan. 14 at the Mansion House. The resolution, which
    371 words
  • 90 7 London, January 29. A message to the New York Herald from Honolulu states that Kohanamoku, the olympian Raines swimming champion, while practising for the Australian championships, was attacked by a monster eel which dragged him under water. Kohanamoku had a terrible two minutos' struggle and succeeded
    90 words
  • 116 7 AND BRITISH TRADE. The Cases of Japan and India. London, Feb. 11th. In the House of ComrnonH Sir J. I>. Kees asked a question calliug attention to the fact that the subsidised Japanese steamer line, the Nippon Yuseu Kaisha, was undercutting British rates of freight between Hongkong, Singapore,
    116 words
  • 70 7 A telegram from the Hague states that m the First Chamber of the Staats Geieraal the Foreign Minister said that the Swi6B President had not been invited to arbitrate between two nations and had not yet signed any agreement. He himself would not be a party
    70 words
  • 620 7 In the District Court, yesterday, before Mr. Firmstone, the charge of cheating upon there counts, preferred against Hock Sau, a lawyer's clerk, was further proceeded with. Mr. B. Eber appeared for plaintiff, Mr. R. I). Knowles for accused, whilst Chief Court Inspector Ambrose prosecuted upon behalf of the
    620 words
  • 38 7 I After nearly thirty years of business life, Mr F. O. Sale, managing director of Sale A Frazar, Ltd., Yokohama, is retiring j on the 80th April next, and with hie family leaves for England early m May.
    38 words
  • 95 7 Taking it out of the Press. London, Feb. 11th.— A telegram from Tokio says that the suspension of the Diet m order to prevent the Opposition from moving a vote of censure upon the unconstitutional methods of the Government has led to serious riots, the casualties being
    95 words
  • 110 7 Limits of Flying to be Framed. London, Feb. 10. The Government has introduced a bill empowering the prohibition of aircraft flying over prescribed areas. It will require foreign aircraft to land within certain areas and m the event of disregard of warning signals it shall be lawful to
    110 words
  • 41 7 Including the Malaya." London, Feb. 10. At question time m the House of Commons Mr Churchill announced that m April 1910 Germany will have 26 Dreadnoughts and Great Britain 48, excluding the Malaya and any provided by Canada.
    41 words
  • 97 7 Duke and Duchess of Brunswick. Berlin, Feb. 10. Their Majesties and Princess Victoria Luise suddenly went to Karlsruhe to day with a view to arranging the marriage of the Princess to Prince Krnst August of Cumberland, to which marringe the Imperial family has become finally reconciled. It
    97 words
  • 15 7 London, Feb. 10. The death is announced of the Scottish artist Sir George Reid.
    15 words
  • 16 7 London, Feb. 10. Mr. Foster will visit China before his return from Australia. > <
    16 words
  • 133 7 The M. S. V. R. Camp which opened at the Federal Home, Kuala Lnrapur, on Wednesday evening, was so poorly attended as almost to make it useless for any purpose of training. Particularly disappointing was the absence of the younger men, those present being all
    133 words
  • 155 7 The two Eddystone lighthouse-keepers, who had been imprisoned there by stormy weather sirice December 31 the date when they should have been relieved were taken off safely on Jan. 14. The weather was still rough, and it took an hour and a half to transfer the keepers and
    155 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 283 7 ROBINSON Co., COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, Singapore A r "^Tl R 595 ANlßriCan size i, OTAHO HI J ii« *^r* »i*'vS'' iiißßS ci o Unl t ii m^~v 19 *27x 43 ins Perfectly insu HHB| /^j|? <y |^H[iji rrico *OU. |ns»|^^> .9 ln j «i^j^pgy^WMßr-jSfxj 1 Size 3 flaished with cor-
      283 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 144 8 PKOTOSI HIGH CLASS WORKMANSHIP I STRONG CONSTRUCTION SILENT RUNNING I NEWLY ARRIVED 3 Torpedo-Double Phaeton Gars 17 H.P. 5 Seaters 1 Torpedo-Double Phaeton Gar 22 H.P. 7 Seater I 1 Torpedo-Limosine Landaulet (EXTRA SPECIAL) I 22 H.P. 7 Seater I ALL CARS ARE COMPLETE AND IN PERFECT RUNNING ORDER. READY
      144 words
    • 621 8 Shipping INDO CHINA S N. Co., Ltd. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA. The Company's Steamer, FOOKSiNG 3,100 tons, T. A. Mitchell, Commander, is due here on Thursday, the 13th instant, and will be despatched for above ports at 4 p.m. on Saturday the 15th idem. She has excellentaccommodation for Ist class
      621 words
    • 513 8 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1913 1913 Nera Feb 16 Magellan Feb 17 Atlantique Mar 2 V. de la Ciotat Mar 3 A Steamer Mar l 6 Paul Lecat Mar 17 Amazone Mar 29 Nera Mar 31 Polymsien Apl
      513 words
    • 667 8 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAII LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bouthamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa < Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtao Nagasaki
      667 words
    • 471 8 Shjppjng p. 0 STEAM NAVIGATION COMPAQ For China, Japan, Penang, Ceyl 0 o Australia, India, Aden, Eg ypt Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London Through BillH of Ladin Soast, Persian Gulf, c l)nli Ports. Steamern will ,,eat,v t Hin K a r 1913 WAIL LINES HOMEWAI'T) (K. From Singapore, conn, Colombo
      471 words

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 804 9 SJILP Ping f oyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Francisco to all points m the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. )p KaUoM^'N;;^^l.oW Ton Triple Screw Turbine Liners SHINYO MARO "TENYO and CHIYO MARU," the Queens
      804 words
    • 724 9 Shipping Pacific Mail S.S. Co. v. s. line VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU Semi-Tropical Route Only line taking the warm SOUTHERN ROUTE across the Pacific via HONOLULU, OAHU, on the rrost fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France and Germany by
      724 words
    • 529 9 Banks THE BANK OF TAIWAN, Ltd. Incorporated by SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed ¥10,000,000 Capital Paid Up V 6,250,000 Reserve Funds V 3,100,000 HEAD OFFICE TAIPEH, FORMOSA, (Taiwan). Branches and agencies: Amoy Keelung Osaka Tamsui Bombay Kobe Shanghai Tokyo Canton Kagi Swatow Yokohama Calcutta London Taichu Etc., etc. Foochow Moji
      529 words
    • 728 9 Insurance GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE Co., Ltd. Head Office WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Nominal Capital $250,0uu Paid up Capital $155,410 Insurances m 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 Directot, Peter fowlie, m.b. cm., Chief Med. Offloet.
      728 words

  • 646 10 Sport with the gun or rifle is not over abundant m the Federated Malay States. Big game is plentiful m the jungle, but almost impossible to get at. The average man, who is earning his living either at planting or m Government service, and who only
    646 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 188 10 DRY GINGER ALE (IN BALL STOPI'KHED BOTTLKS\ Lakoe and lUffif f FRASER AND NEAVE LTD. DRY Q GINGER ALE FRASER AND NEAVE LTD.. SINGAPORE. I I ONLY WIKTORIN LIGHT Makes your Home a Paradise. It is the Most Perfect Light m existence. Eve ry Lamp can be used as a
      188 words
    • 291 10 PHYSICIANS RECOMMEND THEM NOT A QUACK REMEDY MADE IN LONDON OF ALL CH EMISTS _E W. J. GARCIA, 219, Orchard Road. Pianos bought, sold or exchanged Good prices allowed for old ints rumen ts. Cheapest and best stock of Music and small musical goods ie Singapore. Piano, Organ Musical Instruments
      291 words
    • 604 10 Full Prospectus has been filed with the Registrar of Joint Stock Co^7 The Subscription List will open on Wednesday h February, 1913 and close on or betore Saturday. the 15th February, 1913. i PEDAL-JINRIKISHAS, LIMITED (Incorporated under the Companies Ordinances 1889 19 Capital: $4OO 9 000. Divided into 34,000 Ordinary
      604 words
  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
    • 146 10 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P& O str Nankin, dnc Feb 13. Mrs Miss Sheffield, Miss Howrd, Crombie, Miss S. Pitt, Mrs Bruce, Miss Schwabe, Mrs Appleby. Per P O str Moldavia, connecting with the str Delta at Colombo, duo Feb 21. Mrs A. Beal. A. B. Lake, F. Lloyd, Dr A.
      146 words

  • 1440 11 UAP.18aOB.rAlO. LABTDIV. BUTKB8. 8KLL.BRB 85,000 2s 28 Allagar 8% 3 34 3 104 500,0«0 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 9 41 10 44 150,000 'is 2s Anglo-Malay 41% int U 9 15 9 50,000 2s 2s Batang Malaka 2 8 3 :< 80,000 1 l Batu Tiga (Selangon 124% int ...£3
    1,440 words
  • 65 11 (COBBBCTBD UP TO Feb. 11), Bink4m^ 2-4 716 demand 2 4 6 82 Private credits 8 m/s 2-ii i« credits 6ms 2-4 i France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 288* India, T. T. 174 Hongkong, demand Yokohama, demand 114* Java, demand 140 Bangkok, demand 55J Sovkrkiqnb, Bank Buying $8.64
    65 words
  • 147 11 Feb. 11. Tin 140 tons sold 5112.00 Gambier 7.50 Gambier Cube No. 1 13 00 Gambier Cube No. 2 noin Pepper Black ordin. Spore 20.05 Pepper, (White fair) ..buyers i.1.13 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) nom Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nOm Mace (Banda) 115 Cloves (Amboina) noiM Bali
    147 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
  • Page 11 Miscellaneous
    • 1023 11 VESSELS IN PORT. Flag and Tons Commanders From Arrived For Wntn KuantanF.MS. 249 Egdom Kuantan, 15-11 F.M.S. Dock Sea Belle F.M.S. ych 400 Ahmat p. Sham, 14-1 F.M.S. Uncertain Steamers Nat. Ton naw Master From Consignee* For Brouwer Dut 1784 Schmidt X massin, 29-1 Ships Agency B'maNfal B. of Lngland
      1,023 words
    • 122 11 CLEARANCES. [Xatiouality British if not specified.) Ptfe 11 Ahna, Lyons, P Sham Pontianak, I>nt. Mohaiuod, B. l'ahat Anna, Nor, Arrit/en, Bangkok Hook i-<t\ Morris, Pifin via porta Malacca. Cook, P. S'ha:n via porti Ainficrst. Scott, Bagan via ports Lady Weld, Joiich, Malacc a ,V M Ban Fo Soon, Dnt. (Mink,
      122 words

  • 1113 12 The two il;ivfi cricket nt N'n'inlian last k was productive of some very ex cellent play on both sides, although, as m proved by the result, an eight wicket victory for the Singapore eleven, the local te;un was an all round better side. The mutch was proof that
    1,113 words
  • 675 12 The annual general meeting was held m the Exchange Rooms, yesterday afternoon. The hon'ble K.J. Wilkinson, C.M.G., was voted to tho chair and there were present Mr G. G. Yenning Thomas, hon. sec, \V. H. C. Coates, hon. treas., Messrs Archdeacon, Henson, Makepeace, Cooke Yarborough, Black, T.
    675 words
  • 70 12 Peking, January 21. The reported resignation of Liang Shih-yi, principal adviser to President Yuan Shih-kai, is causing much speculation, and many remarkable reasons are being given for the; split between the President and the ablest of his adherents. Whatever the reason may be, it cannot but be significant that the
    70 words
  • 281 12 The following Ties will played on Thurs- I day the 13th, inst. Championship. F. E. Gallimore v J. E. Tyler. D. J. Steyn Parve v F. G. E. Williams. J. S. Jennings v Capt. E. W. Yaughan. M. D. Dando v C. H#cker. D. Class Singles.
    281 words
  • LADIES' LAWN TENNIS.
    • 172 12 Championship Pairs. Miss Gunn and Mr Miles beat Miss J. Gunn and Mr Linton, B—6,8 6, 8 6, 6 4. Mrs Braddell and Dr Simpson v Mrs Peirce and Mr C. Terrell, unfinished. Miss Feindel and Mr Moding beat Mrs Saunders and Mr Griffith-Jones, 6 2, 6—o. Mrs
      172 words
    • 154 12 TIES FOR TO -DAY. A Doukles. Mrs Salzmann and Mr Threlfall, owe I v Mrs Gansloser and Mr Terrell, owe 16.4. Miss Feindel and Mr Ruijs, owe 15.2 v Miss Gunn and Mr C. Terrell, owe 30. Miss J. Gunn and Mr Linton, owe 15.2 v Col and Mrs Donnet,
      154 words
  • 69 12 A reward of Rs. 2,500 (viz., Rs. 1,000 from the railway, Rs. 1,000 from the police, and Rs. 500 from the regiment) is offered for the detection of the persons responsible for the death of Lance-corporal Bartlett, 17th Lancers, who was found murdered m a train between Lalamusa and Wazirabad
    69 words
  • 126 12 The outward bound Holt liner '"Perseus" discharges part general cargo here. The U. I. steamer "Egra" and the Seang Choon" from Rangoon discharge cargoes of rice. The former loads for Rangoon and Calcutta. The Kwong Eng" discharges a cargo of Pulo Laut coals. The Japanese steamers "Kawachi Maru"
    126 words
  • Correspondence.
    • 297 12 To the Editor. Sir, Do Messrs Down and Coy expect their letter to be taken seriously, or is it bluff to ask me it I can point to the use of such a passenger vehicle m the Far East According to section 8 of the Inventions Ordinance,
      297 words
  • 195 12 The Ships Agency received a wire yesterday to the effect that the Van Noort which went ashore near Muntok, m the Banka Straits, a few days ago, has been refloated and has proceeded on her voyage to Batavia. This same ship has experienced exceedingly bad luck during
    195 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 159 12 Hutton's 'Pineapple Hams Bacon. Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd. AND BRANCHES. TO HAVE A PASSING GLIMPSE OITHE LARGEST THE BEST ASSORTED THE MOST MODERN JEWELLERY DISPLAY GO TO THE TiEIEMS TOFTJORIj B. P. (le SHVa, 6263, High Street DAHL S MILK is a pure sterilized milk taken IVom cows grazing
      159 words
  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 93 12 NEXT MAILS DUE. From Europe.— Per N.D.L. P. E. Friedrich due Feb. 15. From China.— Per P. o. Himalaya due Feb. 19. London Malls Despatched. Left. Deb. Arrived M. M. Jan 10 Feb 4 N. D. L. Jan 13 Feb 7 B. I. Jan 16 Fob 8 Feb 8! M.
      93 words
    • 254 12 WEATHER REPORT. These Weather Telegrams are transmitted by courtesy of the E. E. Tel. Co. and contain the observations made at Hongkong (HK.) Observatory, and at Manila Observatory (MN.j The data are date and hour of despatch the Barometer reading (inches m HK., Milii metres m MN.); Direction of Wind
      254 words