The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 February 1913
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Title Section15 1913-02-17 1 Singapore Free Press MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. EN CENTS aaa«aN»«»»Maaaaaaaa«aa«aaaa«aaMaMa«aaa^aaMaaßaa«awaMaaaa»MßM SINGAPORE, MONDAY. FEBRUARY 17, 1913. NO. 7/75615 words
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Article197 1913-02-17 1 i A very impressive memorial service was held at St Paul's for Capt Scott and the men who died at the South Pole. The I public are asked to subscribe to the Condi being raised to help the dependents of those who perished- Page 7. Before Parliament197 words
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Article1400 1913-02-17 1 The periodic movements of birds have attracted, through many ages, the atten lion of the poet and the philosopher, but, strange as it may seem, they have no; Reived the attention one would expect from the Scientist. And the truth is. that though certain facts concerning1,400 words
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Advertisement1008 1913-02-17 1 IMk .^^■■■■■■■MM^ ft .^^^^^■^■■^■■■■a^M^ M L"J %y "H M* H OBf ÜByHK XD V3QHV vB TOTHER OF PATHESPAVOURITEARTISTS IN UA| AiycuiTAnDADU I a feature film! J HARIsVIA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, Tkto Time it is M. Prince who present himself as Wifflea m NORTH BRIDGE ROAD I THE SLEEPING CAR MAN I1,008 words
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Advertisement118 1913-02-17 1 tto^a^s Btoeitteemetite. Notice of claims re Mrs Isabella Pereira, deceased Page 2. Auction sale of Devon Villa "^age 5. Dunearn "to let Page 2i Horses, carts and harness for sale Page 2. Sporting Handbooks at Kelly and Walsh's— Page 5. THE BANGKOK TIMES (ESTABLISHED 1887.) LEADING PAPER IN SIAM DAILY118 words
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Miscellaneous148 1913-02-17 1 THE WEEK. Monday 17th. High Water— .l-36 a.m.. 9-14 p.m. M. M. Outward and Homeward Mails due. Pantai Meeting, Derrick's, noon. Spore <fc J« hjre Edq. Mtg Barkers, noon, Spore Poultry Farm c tatutory Mtg, 3 p.m. Straits Branch, R. A. S. Mtg. R. Mm-eum, 5 pm. Tuesday 18th. High148 words
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Article175 1913-02-17 2 The Rights of Seafarers. The subject of Mariners Votes is one to which, for some time past the Parliamentary Committee of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild have been devoting their attention. The Management Committee of the Guild being of opinion that the Franchise Bill, as introduced by the175 words
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Article186 1913-02-17 2 Mr H. I». Osborne is appointed a supernumerary officer, Civil Service of the V. Class. Mr J. Howell is appointed a member of the Board of Examiners for Malacca. 2nd Lt. C. O. Olliver. 8.0. v., is appointed an extra A. I). C. to His Excellency the <186 words
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Advertisement630 1913-02-17 2 Notices Mrs. ISABELLA PEREIRA DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that all persons laying any claims against the estate of the jj l< eaaaad must send m full particulars of their j. •laims to the undersigned on or before the •th March, 1913, on which date Mr. J. 'Almeida Pereira the630 words
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Advertisement697 1913-02-17 2 Notices GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tenders will b. received at the COLONIAL ENGINEER'S Office, up to noon of the 28th ''ebruary, lal3, for the following works: i 1. General repairs, painti lg and colourvasbing to Changi Government Bungalow and >uthouses 2. Laying cable between Power Station md Government House underground; 3. Lighting697 words
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Advertisement800 1913-02-17 2 Notices GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tender* will be received at the COLONIAL 1 ENGINEERS Office, up to noon of the 24th t Februaiy, 1913, for the following works i 1. Whitewashing, paintirg and repairs to Office and Herbarium. Botanic Gardens 2. Whitewashing, painting and general repairs to Cadets' Bungalow 3. Whitewashing and800 words
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Advertisement651 1913-02-17 2 Wanted REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Chinese Krani and Book keeper for Ruhhei Estate la Johore. Must be tnoroogMyeompe;ent to keep Kstate booka wilhout Bujiervisiou. hy letter stating salary to H. C, c o Free Pr. Feb 15 19.2 NURSE WANTED FOR JAVA. W T anted a nurse to take care of two651 words
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Advertisement488 1913-02-17 2 For Sate FOR sale Pair of Ore j RoaaCob*, ro palanquin, Kallei^:, harness loin- t<>i poa| Apply ft A, Feb i: FOR SALE PRIVATELY 1. A I naafttd rnbbar tyw order a grey AnatralUn useful animal aMI of b 2. A rubber tyied l*alaii,,n In I] 3. A set of488 words
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Article1008 1913-02-17 3 ago, we commented upon I parent disinclination of tie- I to link li the H ggora railway line wish Mn-I railway line, and thus provide :i I i;i conn lunicat ion between Bang I We pointed out tint I i- only titty miles of level conntr\ I1,008 words
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607 1913-02-17 3 THE COST AND THE TIME REQUIRED TO BUILD DREADNOUGHTS. The building of battleships, owing to the nnconsing rate ol progress doe bo artillerists and other creators of imple- i ment- ol war, involves not only steady. advance m OOtt, but, what is of ci|ual im- portance, considerable additions to the607 words
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Article190 1913-02-17 3 8181 i I-- Rl MIA i: TO END THEIB Ll\ E8 at Same Timi Gene*, a, dan. 16. curious case of what is described as telepathy wish aeuicide is being discussed here. Some people- ascending the Saleve by the funicular were startled to see an elderl) woman walk190 words
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Article954 1913-02-17 3 IN rBRIM REPORT: PULL TKXT. H llauooiii AonsßMinri m Scsprnhe. H The SeJeet Committee on the Marconi (mtra. t with the Post Office came to n I momentous decision on .lan. !4th -DOtsl final judgment upon the evidence, but a H lecision that will have an important hear954 words
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Article351 1913-02-17 3 Plans fob Paring Anglo Gunman Voyage. The German explorer. Lieutenant Paul Graetz, arrived at Southampton on Saturday m the Kildonan Castle on the conclusion of the final portion of his expedition by motor boat across Africa. He is now ejigaged m the preparation of an351 words
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Article261 1913-02-17 3 Although the naval affairs of our ally m he Far East have not intruded themselves imong the naval nations of the world luring the last twelve months as they mve done during some preceding years, ret the Japanese dockyards have been perbrming excellent work for their261 words
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Article253 1913-02-17 3 The story of the Cafe Anglais and of itfamous private room, the Grand Seize, has been written a hundred times over. M. Jules Claretie gives one m the Temps which he thinks has not been published Napoleon 111. commanded General de Gal* lifet to253 words
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Advertisement14 1913-02-17 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Hi] L\ W T ooda' Great Peppermint r Ju:e.14 words
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Advertisement66 1913-02-17 3 ire m adding my testimony to great value of glycogen m typhoid fever Inning the Bntli r epidi mic, l used II and thi i« ilts certainly surpassi >l my expectations A marked influence wa rtednpon tb pul e%nd temperature, whili the whole i ami type i the disease was66 words
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Advertisement12 1913-02-17 3 I Woods' Hacking Cough at Night. 3 ChiMb en's Great Peppermint Cure.12 words
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Advertisement168 1913-02-17 3 *C ABSOLUTELY I <C^ PURE I JRAND PRIX >, I >ARIS 1889 >Lr I BEER Q I rHE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd., I SOLE IMPORTERS. Scotch Whiskies. I HIBBERTS SPECIAL LIQUEUR. I HIBBERTS XXX. Beers. 1 HIBBERTS KANGAROO LAGER (a light sparkling Beer). PETER WALKERS CELEBRATED BOY BRAND. NOLTING'S MUNICH168 words
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Article900 1913-02-17 4 Scientist "ftaCOHBTBUCTS" its life. Tin: Martians. Mars is certainly inhabited (writes Ednnnd I't.rrier, a French scientist, m the 'World's Work"). The collapse of the fairy svorld constructed by bold imaginations on :he base of the canals of Schiaparelli disposes only of the wonderful engineers, of svhom Mr.900 words
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Article495 1913-02-17 4 The birth of yet another paper of con fessedl} socialistic views In China, shows *t least that, whatever else the modern Chinese may lack, he is not wanting m vitality. It is far too early \et toys the 'Hongkong Telegraph" to discuss the possi ble influence of495 words
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Article139 1913-02-17 4 A young woman who was very stout and who ardently longed for a slim, willowy figure, finally decided to consult a physician, thinking he could assist her m re ducing her avoirdupois. The physician drew up a careful dietary she was to eat toast, boiled beef, etc., and139 words
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Article110 1913-02-17 4 I have often thought that a few welltimed matrimonial holidays may serve to avert an ill-timed matrimonial breakdown. A girl I knew told an old lady about her approaching marriage with an officer m the Navy. But how shall I bear his long absences she asked, almost crying110 words
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Article121 1913-02-17 4 ARCHIBALD The Cockney temperament, with its im- pudent wit, is fast developing m the youth Of Manchester. The other day, writes a correspondent, a group of hoys, the oldest of them not more than twelve;, was pass- ing along the quite suburban road m which I live, when I heard121 words
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Advertisement112 1913-02-17 4 BY 't^ssaWMStJlcg' T APPOINTMENT &&Z^ts HM TKE K,NGCONTRACTORS TO The British Admiralty. The War Office. The India Office. > MILKMAID MILK i LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD.! THE FACT THAT MILKMAID MILK HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR USE IN THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS j AND FEDERATED MALAY STATES112 words
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Advertisement318 1913-02-17 4 Sjaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Health for Infants For ov r half-a-century Savory afoot use, both at home and abroad. It has the- r thoroughly reliable food Lot Infanta, Savory fc Moore**- Pood rapplies jn t tbe no irtahtneiu ii an easily digestible and ten palatable form, and even when Ibeycai take nothing else318 words
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Article1034 1913-02-17 5 Ln-i our twn Corrtsponuent., nbnrgh, Jan nt ioned m latd v\ eek's the authorities bad n i 1 i < i IOBBS on the i ocky cliffs of rd I hi enl i nay 1 1 1 is back as 1803 famous civil en&im I be Firth b<1,034 words
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Article235 1913-02-17 5 Drawing the Exclusion Cordon Closer. The following notification appears In the >\ eminent < ia/ette. Information has beeu received through he Coosal-General of the Netherlands at Singapore, that on and after the Ist March, L9lB, the general law 1 elating to coasting null' m the Netherlands Indies will235 words
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Article174 1913-02-17 5 Mr Falls asked the Prime Minister m the House of Commons on Jan. 22, if, m view of the fact the offer of a gift of money for naval purposes from the Federated Malay Slates created a new precedent, he would give the House an early174 words
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Article191 1913-02-17 5 Rbtinub op Bight Lady l'ypists. The Bmperar of the Sahara, of whom little has been heard of late years, appears to be as eccentric as ever. The representative of a Pairs contemporary has lit upon him m New York, living m the lie -t fantastic style. He191 words
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Advertisement1354 1913-02-17 5 Auctions i I y II AUCTION SALE OF J^wfe^^^ SUPERIOR WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNI- i^^^^^^^ I^^ JL— TURE; SEMI-GSANF) PIANO, Ac. W^^^^^W^T' THP PkOI'KR'I Y(I Ml:s. SOH3T AT POWELL A CO.'S SAtE'UOM -.^-^.-L^— Vjg^-ggggjij fc^, 7 \V N^ O/j Saturday, 22nd February, at 10-30 a.m. -^^^^^^^^^^^i, '\^<c^~ An exeelhnt1,354 words
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Article, Illustration2218 1913-02-17 6 The Singapore Free Press. Monday, Feb. 17, 1913. flaw* »ri.i'l '.(it IV tfaf r»opaa,'l lifttll aaaSSSaal LVii*' i ml ci H '.iahrib«d by ta:t He.f „.i Tistl k gtenrnm paajgaaan aaWSa °i -.lo«- I i^iuv *re La* Even a moderately unimaginative person cannot continue to look at what is going2,218 words
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Article469 1913-02-17 6 ROBBERY ON THE HIGH SEAS. m the District l morning before lbs DU Firmstone, Long Wan who arrived here by tie on the 12th inst.. was eh V MeManus. with robber, the high seas, of S2u from I. ehinchew M on th, chief Conrt Inspector cuted, sad a deal of469 words
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Article112 1913-02-17 6 A report has been mail.- to tbl < lisl Police Officer by a rikisha coolie Tan Ah Chow, of 4 1 Rochore snal that on Friday, when In Armenian he was assaulted by r.uropeau. vbl kicked him. and knocked him down. Tbl coolie states that he had112 words
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Article141 1913-02-17 6 Havoep (Dutch Borneo Jan. 7.(17.;. The Hankow Chin, maiCl has re. ei\ ed I tl ral oifice of tbe China M. i ship Xavigation Company te that Tie. 800,000 will the payment of the Mai who had their gOOdi buml that company volutionary war. I ment141 words
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Advertisement430 1913-02-17 6 KELLY ®> WALSH, L SPORTING HANDBOOKS. $c c The Practical science of Filliards and its The Oonsplnte Qnlflsr by Barry Yardon 500 Pointer by Col. C. If. Western 225 How to play .1 If by Harry Vardou 300 i» nU mi n India by Lt. Col. de Lisle 850 The430 words
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Article597 1913-02-17 7 IMPRESSIVE MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S. FMibmariiie 'able Hkutkics Servicr. don, Feb. 14. The memorial ser' 91 Panl'l for (apt. Scott and his ;■•> wan attended by tbe King priHis Majesty eorted by a OUOted policemen r ASafnith and tbe members of the th«> ambassadors and representaofererj597 words
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Article138 1913-02-17 7 Scotia," formerly employed Antarctic exploration duty, has been I by the Government and the itlantir shipping lines as an iceition vessel m the North Atlantic. 1 rank SweUenham is m the first leriberi to Mr. Thomas Beebooming season of Grand Opera Ballet at Covent Garden. c Griffins138 words
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Article363 1913-02-17 7 APPEALS TO PUBLIC GENEROSITY. f B» Submarine Cable]. kkotek's SERvica London. Feb. 15. Lord Cur/on, President of the Royal Geographical Societv, m a letter to the Press, writes that although he is assured on the highest authority that the Government will amply provide for the families of363 words
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Article83 1913-02-17 7 A Reuter's message from Berlin states that the Army Bill provides new halls for aeroplanes aud airships at the cost of a million sterling. SECRET FLEET BUILDING RUMOUR. The technical journal, M The Engineer," asserts that Germany is secretly building a fleet of warships to nullify ships83 words
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Article70 1913-02-17 7 London, Feb. 16. The French Press are discussing the increase m the German army. The Temps" calls on France to face serious sacrifices m order to meet the new situation aud declares that m a few months Germany's superiority over France will be 35 per cent. M. Jacques70 words
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Article67 1913-02-17 7 Golf Greens Ruined, Suffragettes have been attacking golf courses throughout ths country with acid and spaduwork. Effects of their work have been discovered at Cromer, Frinton, Sheringham, Walton Heath, Pantegg, and elsewhere. The suffragettes have destroyed a number of greens on the Sandwich links byusing chemicals m67 words
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Article155 1913-02-17 7 International and Inter-Varsity. At Association football Oxford and Cambridge Universities had a draw of two goals each at Queen's Club: and Ireland beat England by 2 to 1 at Belfast. Several distinguished Dutchmen who have been connected with the Far East have passed away. The first is Mr. A..1.155 words
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Article436 1913-02-17 7 AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA STILL DIVIDED. [By Submarine Cable]. Neuter's Servicb. Reuter states that the Conference of Ambassadors had made no progress m reconciling the views of Austria and Russia regarding the boundaries of Albania although it is hoped that influences outside the Conference may find a solution for436 words
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Article119 1913-02-17 7 Madero Resigns. Mexico City, Feb 14 -Non combatants here continue to live a life of terror, the shells and riile fire raking the streets and dwellings. The offices and the various legations are untenable. Six days fighting has prored indecisive and Diaz has replied to the last119 words
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24 1913-02-17 7 A Washington telegram says that President Taft has vetoed the Immigration Bill excluding illiterates from admission to the Inked States.24 words
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Article123 1913-02-17 7 London, Feb. 10. Herr Flotow, Ambassador at Brussels, is appointed German Ambassador al Rome owing to the sudden illness of Freitierr von Jenisch. The engagement is announced of Mr. Percival Swat:., Public Works Department,] Egypt, to Christina, daughter of Mr. Xor- j man Grieve. The <Vylou Observer says123 words
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Article271 1913-02-17 7 CHINA AND THE OPIUM TRAFFIC [By Submarine Cable]. Reoter's Servicr. London, Feb. 14.— The House of Cora raons has adjourned till March 6. London, Feb. 15th— The motion for the adjournment was marked by a speech made by Sir John Rees, who referred to a number of questions,271 words
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Article40 1913-02-17 7 Reject Welsh Church Bill. London, Feb. 14.— The House of Lords after a three days debate has rejected the Welsh Disestablishment Bill by 252 to 51. The Bishops of Hereford and Oxford voted with the minority.40 words
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Article49 1913-02-17 7 London, Feb. 14. A telegram from Ottawa states that the Canadian House of Commons has passed the Appropriation Bill providing 33 millions of dollars for three Dreadnoughts by a majority of 32. There was a great scene of patriotism, members rising and singing tbe National Anthem.49 words
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Article53 1913-02-17 7 London, Feb. 14. After a week's Conference m London the fusion has been brought about of the three principal railway trade unions namely the Amalgamated Society of General Railway Workors, and the Signalmen and Pointsmen's Societies. The total of the amalgamation is 1 HO, OOO. There were53 words
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Article29 1913-02-17 7 Lord Roberts, speaking at Bristol, addressed an audience of five thousand m opening a campaign for National Service. Sir Arthur Lawley was among the speakers.29 words
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Article37 1913-02-17 7 London, Feb. 14. The death is announced of Mr. Clarke, the Consul General at Zanzibar. UNOPPOSED NATIONALIST. Mr Martin Murphy has been returned unopposed as the Nationalist member for Bast Waterford on the 9th.37 words
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Article210 1913-02-17 7 A Hokien, named Koh Hock, was charged m Mr. Humphrey's Court, on Saturday, with the theft of a bicycle, from outside a photographer's shop, No. 79 South Bridge Road. Consequent upon so many complaints having been made of bicycle thefts, the Chief Police Ollicer has put a210 words
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Advertisement153 1913-02-17 7 ROBINSON Co. Special Display OF Yiyella Flannel FOR DAY AND NIGHT WEAR 140 DESIGNS TO SELECT FROM A Full Range of Samples Free on Application. NEW RECORDS. GABY GLIDE THERE'S A GIRL IN HAVANNA (TURKISH TATTOO i KHAKI CARABINIER MCH DE CONCERT, BANJO GRACEFUL DANCE (PLAYED BY OLLY OAKLEY). SEND153 words
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Article194 1913-02-17 8 iii l" a 0 str Moldavia, connecting with the sti Delta at Colombo, iinr Peb 11. Mis a. Beat, a. B, Lena, P. Lloyd, Dr A. Stanton, F. K.Clarke, G. Hennery. K. I I< •ment. PCS Pa%o str Nyan/a. due Feb /H,--Mis"i Geoty, Mr A; Mrs Cra tf.194 words
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Article394 1913-02-17 8 Pei r <v O Himalaya, connecting al Colombo \sith "Shirt a. sailing Feb JO.— Ml Duplet. l»i I>. A. Stuart he. A. L. Leloir, G. I dalndl. !•«<• Bardtaia, BsiHn* Peb 26. Mrs a. i\ XgOm and int. int. Mrs Wilkinson, Miss Camming, T.G. Hiekley. Dl* Skat 1394 words
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Advertisement129 1913-02-17 8 PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO DEVELOPING, PRINTING AND ENLARGING AMATEUR'S WORK. HONG HING CHEONG Co., Adelphi Hotel Buildings, Singapore. 70, Bishop Street, Penang Singapore Gold Storage Co., Ltd. Near Entrance to Borneo Wharf. Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of ail kinds of Frozen Meats etc., can be delivered to shipping at the Wharves,129 words
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Advertisement416 1913-02-17 8 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co., Ltd FOli Port Swettenham, Penang, Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore, Karikal and Negapatam The Company's Steamer "TEESTA" 6>96 tons. Willis. Commander, will be despatched for th< above ports on Monday, the 17th instant, at -"> p. m. She has excellent accommodation for first and second416 words
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Advertisement561 1913-02-17 8 Shipping Hamburg America Line, Hamburg Deutsche Dampfschiff-fahrts Ges, "Hansa" Bremen. COMBINED SERVICE. The steamers of these companies maintah a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnight ly for Havre and Hamburg and once a montl for Bremerhaven direct,561 words
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Advertisement669 1913-02-17 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 Impe rial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are669 words
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Advertisement671 1913-02-17 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, Southamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting Marseilles, Naples. Alexandria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau Nagasaki and671 words
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Advertisement460 1913-02-17 8 Shipping p. a STEAM NAVIGATION COMp ANy For China, Japan, Penang. Ceyl Ca Australia, India, Aden, Egyp, Mediterranean Ports, Pi ymouu and London. Through Bills of Lading hem I Coast, Persian Culf.Contin Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore 0D 1913 MAIL LINES Homeward (for Eon From Singapore, connect^ Colombo with ss460 words
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Advertisement845 1913-02-17 9 Ship ping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. he New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Fran isco to all points m the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. -'1.000 Ton Triple Screw Turbine Liners "SHINYO MARD** "TFNYC l YO MARU," the Queens845 words
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Advertisement736 1913-02-17 9 I Shipping Pacific Mail S.S. Co. L U. S. MAIL LINE VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU Semi Tropical Route Only lino taking the warm SOUTHERN ROUTE across the Pacific via HONOLULU, OAHU, on the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. Through Passage Tickets granted to England,736 words
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Advertisement532 1913-02-17 9 lanto THE BANK OF TAIWAN, Ltd. Incorporated by SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V 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. Fcochow532 words
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Advertisement710 1913-02-17 9 THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, HEAD OFFICE SHANGHAI. Ws policies embodying "Simplicity," Indisputability," and tree of LVstnction" as to residence, occupation or travel. "Claim." Ixmns" and "Surrenders" settled locally and with promptitude. Attractive plans. Prospectus and particulars on application to V J mZOBBALD RESIDENT KANAGKR, THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. INSULAR710 words
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Article315 1913-02-17 10 Revival Rxrocrnib ok Termination Of War. The stock of tinplates, terneplates, and blackplates at Swansea on December 81 showed a great increase, no doubt largely due to arrested shipments. The figures were 1907 131,6:J6 boxes and bundles. 1908 176,992 1909 142.541 1910 162,010 M 1911 132,769 1912315 words
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Article235 1913-02-17 10 We cannot say that we altogether admire the "Mixed" dress which, since the Revolution, has been growing steadily more popular among the Chinese. From an artistic point of view it is a pity that our neighbours ever thought of discarding their own picturesque costume, but, having decided235 words
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Article149 1913-02-17 10 Dutch Travellers Discovery m i c fntijai. Africa. I Mr. G. Van der Schuereu, the editor of !>e Maasbode, Rotterdam, who has travel led overland from Cairo to Johannesburg, and who reached there last month, tells of a race of gaints which he had found m German149 words
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130 1913-02-17 10 THE ROAST BEEF AND HOT WATER CURE. A writer m the "American Journal of Medical Science" has found that his patients with pulmonary tuberculosis or intestinal tuberculosis do best on a diet consisting of roast beef and hot water. The water is sufficiently important to be j emphasised by repetition,130 words
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Article172 1913-02-17 10 Berlin Pafeb SUOOBSTS (Ikk.man A\ n i:\ation. t Berlin, Jau. Kith. In an article on the subject of German 'elations with Liberia, the Tagliche Uindschau says the reproach cast on lermany of having encouraged the rebels n the Negro Republic and procured arms ov them is an insult172 words
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Article154 1913-02-17 10 One of the most important and practical lieces of guidance m the commonplace iff airs ot life is to be found m M. Henri Kabre's article on "Bluebottles" m the current 'English Review." If. Eabre has aeen making experiments, of a somewhat friely nature, concerning the egg154 words
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Article1019 1913-02-17 10 The first total where given represents figures for 1911, except where a Dgore m brackets is nven representing so many months. Estate managers and agents will oblige by correcting returns if wrong. In order to avoid the complication involved to Companies finishing their year's m different months1,019 words
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Article87 1913-02-17 10 Broang 3G I'.ru Cbenderiam Dongan (Wolfram topeng c'oii 144 Kiuuuning Kanuboi Kiuta Kiin.t Association Kledang i.'-'TJ Enunal Pulal S«1 1 1 Sfenglembv Lode Middlef N. amboo P. Conaolidstod r. DginJ«B Puiing Lama Posing Bahrv Bahman 13,24 K;.hmun llyd Ramtmlafl Etaub Mioid) oz. < Royal .Johore 4 Salak South87 words
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Advertisement164 1913-02-17 10 DUNLOP TYRES ARE THE PIONEER FYRES First m 1888 /^J Jjjs& Foremost ever since. ,t^) //IG|Y You always get good IHJI service and fair treat- ***** ment if you use Dun- IJlil Can be obtained from |S 1 Wfl all Garages and Dealers. It iSlj DUNLOP RUBBER WtpHf. Company, F.164 words
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Article, Illustration1146 1913-02-17 11 RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. OAP. I88G«. PMD. LABT DIV BDYEBB. BBLMBRB 85,000 2b 2s Allagar 8% 3 0i <* 500.0(0 £1 U Anglo-Java q 3 Jj 150,000 'is 28 Anglo-Malay 4>% !nt ,4 50,000 2g 28 Batang Malaka J S 80,000 1 1 Batu Tiga (Selangon 12*% int £3 161,146 words
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Article72 1913-02-17 11 (COHBEOTHD OP TO Feb. 15). Bank 4 m/e a 4 7 ie demand a 4 6 82 Private credits 8 m/e 2.4$ ■j credits 6m 2-4^ France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 288t India, T. T. 174$ Hongkong, demand 12* Yokohama, demand 114^ Java, demand 140 Bangkok, demand 572 words
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Article147 1913-02-17 11 Feb. 15. m buyers $109.50 Gambier 7 7J GnmMer Cube No. 1 13 00 Gambier Cube No. 2 nom Pepper Black ordin. S'pors 20 05 Pepper, (White fair) ...buyers 3.1.75 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) noin Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom Mace (Banda) 115 Cloves (Amboina) nom Bali147 words
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Advertisement199 1913-02-17 11 SUPPLIES FOR ESTATES, MINES, k Ant Exterminators. (The Universal,) For fumigating with Universal Patent Powder. Arsenite of Soda. < For killing weeds.) Boilers. (Spencer Hopwood's Vertical.) Calculating and Adding Machines. (The "Brunsviga" and "Bri-Cal.") Cement. "Eajile," "Borneo," and "Buffalo brands. Fresh stocks monthly. Disinfectant. Dees No. 1 and No. 2,199 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous834 1913-02-17 11 VESSELS IN PORT. Fla« and Tons Commanders From Arrived For Win < n Kuantan F.M.S. 249 Fgdom Kuantan, 15-1 1 F.M.S. Dock Sea Belle F.M.S. ych 400 Ahuiat P Sham 14 1 FVttL uam A4-i h.M.s. Lncertiiin Bteamer. Nat. Tonnage Master From Consignees For AsabiMaru .Jap 1748 Nakano Miike. 122834 words
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Miscellaneous262 1913-02-17 11 WEATHER REPORT. These Weather" Telegrams aro transmitted by courtesy of the K. Tel. Co. and contain the observations made at Hongkong (HK 1 Observatory, and at Manila Observatory (MN) The data are date and hour of despatch the Barometer reading (incnes m lI K. Milll metres m MN Direction of262 words
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Article957 1913-02-17 12 Bi a aasjn l Meeting. The above spot ts were held on Saturday Hfternoon on the Reclamation O round, Reach Bond, before a very large assemblage ot Chinese and European spectator-. The weather was all that could be desired, and the ground on which the races957 words
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Article360 1913-02-17 12 S. C. 6. V TIIK GAIiIUSON. Played on the Esplanade on Saturday and won by the S. C. C, by 102 runs. Scores Qabbison. Lt. Rlack c Braddell b Bath 5 Lt. Thorpe b Bath 6 Lt. Oliver c Henson b Bath 4 Lt. Delloghtonc Cantrell b Chamberlain 6360 words
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Article136 1913-02-17 12 The New York correspondent of the Daily Mail says— Dr. Wilson's inauguration at Washington as President of the United States coincides with the removal of Mr. Taft to Newhaven, where he will be known as Professor Taft, of Yale University. Despatches from Newhaven to-day say that136 words
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Article78 1913-02-17 12 Londou, January 22nd. Mr. W. F. De Weud-Fenton, editor and managing-direc-tor of the Sporting Times, was yesterday fined .£OO for having utilised the Post Office to circulate a newspaper containing indecent articles. At their last meeting the Calcutta Port Commissioners decided to award the prize of £8,000, offered78 words
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Article265 1913-02-17 12 The Annual General Meeting was held on Friday the 14th. The report and ac counts shewing a profit of $325.85 for the year were duly passed. The following ladies were elected to the Committee Mesdames Peirce, Buckland, Hartnell, Salzmann and Saunders, with Mesdames Gunn, Owen, Newton265 words
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Article179 1913-02-17 12 ro the Editor, Sir he letlter n y° ur issue on Friday beaded M A Case for The Police would have been unworthy of notice had it not contained the following sentence probably certain respectable Tuans." As an eye witness of the occurrence I can vouch for the179 words
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Article306 1913-02-17 12 ±'he rise m price of tapioca is due to the fact that large areas formerly devoted to tapioca planting are now being planted to rubber, which gives much more profitable results, says the American Vice- Consul at Singapore. Inquiries indicate that prices will remain as high306 words
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Article373 1913-02-17 12 The Daisai Maru discharges a cargo of coals at the wharves. The M Manila and the Wongkoi were at the wharves ou Saturday loading transhipment cargo, the former for New Guinea ports and the latter for Bangkok. Arrivals on Saturday were the British India mail steamer M Teesta373 words
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Article130 1913-02-17 12 The S. R. E. (V) shot off a match against i team from H. M. S. M Hampshire ou Saturday and lost by 36 points. The monthly handicap was also fired. Re suits. Gr. Neubronner 92 '4 96 Capt. Thompson 79 '6 92.8 Spr. Vosseler 81 "5 91.5130 words
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Article367 1913-02-17 12 An unusual offeuce against the Postal Drdinance was alleged against a Malay postman named Hakim bin Salleh m the third police court on Saturday. Mr. Humpreys was on the bench. The prisoner was charged under section 27 of the Ordinance with having given back to a367 words
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Advertisement206 1913-02-17 12 Fresh Australian Pure Creamery BUTTER (IN lib. PATS.) ja ■■Tl Singapore Cold Setorag Co., Ltd. AND BRANCHES. "OLD ENGLISH Curve Cut Tobacco. IjjjTg^ JMjj, laaaaa^SS^ HBi! i'Ttt i^Ki m Tin l| ai JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd tATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. ROBINSON Co it ALWAYS IN STOCK MILK BUTTER SHOCK CLARETS MOSELLES206 words
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