The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 October 1914

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  • 15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 'EN CENTS SINGAPOKE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1914. NO. 8,2*0.
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  • 131 1 Municipal Commission met yesterday afternoon Page 12. The report of Snngei BagftO Rubber Company appears on pa#e 12. The annual meeting of I'nited Engineers was held yesterday Page 12. The Prince of Wales fund is nearing the fifty thousand dollar mark Page 5. Council met yesterday when
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  • 1463 1 There are four of us in our mess. Then we have two dogs, a monkey, several ante, and quite an aviary of mosquitoes. The dogs are real. The monkey is a wooden one. The ants are mostly white nuts, so called because they are not white. They are
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 34 1 STOCK TAKING FO#* TlfO WEEKS ONLY™ JL v W V fIHMA^A W* iffii Jlo HI iff AX i^j Jj^i JL m JL ajl si «l JL JL! JLj •mm ilex OLa bJJ UNUSUAL BARGAINS!!
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    • 181 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS, j Katz Bros, great sale begins on Monday Page 1. A humourous forecast of the popularity i iiiobiloils is given on page 4. I fjifcsd Engineers for the latest in pi i: rs and appliances— Page 4. A. Woosensah, of 5s North bridge road, begins a cash sale
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    • 117 1 THE WEEK. Satortiav 31st. a fh Water- 8- 9 a.m., 9-19 p.m. Y W.C A.. First Aid Content, -5.30 p.m. Prison Staff, Prince of Wales Concert. Polo Practice Tyersall, 5 p.i:;. Saodsj Nov. Ist. Elfgfe Water— 3-*6 f».a.., IC-S p.m i st Sud "\y after Trinity. Ail Saints' Day. Vonday
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  • 261 2 Revision of Estimates Necessitated i;v THE WAR. In his Budget statement, on the opening of the States General the Dutch Finance Minister, according to the 'Gazette de Hollande," observed that most of the deci sions taken in the matter of the 1915 Bndget date from period anterior to
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  • 57 2 lie found his garden a source of pleasure, In which to sp< :?d is hours of ieisure When dann> »>• athor came he lingered there, Tending his many plants so fair. And soon he contracted a dreadful chill, His wife wam alarmed, he looked so ill, But she speedily &mght
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 242 2 GALA PERFORMANCE TALSMAT ANJOOMANARA WILL BE STAGED TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! BY THE FAMOUS STAR OPERA The Royal Theatrical Company of Singapore AT THE THEATRE ROYAL North Bridge Road. To-Night ALL NEW DRESSES TO-MORROW SUNDAY An Entirely New Piece LE GRAND MOGUL Will be staged for the first time i. L TAN,
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    • 374 2 GRAMOPHONE RECORDS. j o- UP TO DATE TITLES j "CHAPPELL RECORDS." The Girl from Utah, Selection Part 1. i >» »i I The Girl on the Film, Selection Part 1. II >» u The Girl on the Film, Valse. i Una Barcarolle from The Girl from Utah. After the Girl,
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    • 746 2 Notices RECRUITING FOR SERVICE IN THE ARMY DURING THE WAR. NOTICE. Men wishing to enlist in the Army f-hould apply to Major W. L. Cotton, Headquarters. Fort Canning, between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and I 10 30 a.m. and iv-3'j p m. on Fiiday, the 3ith 'instant and following
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    • 845 2 Notices IN THE COLONIAL COURT OF IDMIRALTV OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE No. 6 of 19)4. In Prize. Tbe s.s. 'MARKOMANIA V. alter Fass Master. GEORGE V. BY THE GRACE OF GOD. OP THE UNITED KINGLOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND AND OF THE BRITISH DOMINIONS BEYOND THE
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    • 413 2 To Let I OFFICES TO LET 1 No. 1a Rafflo (.may Kl and 2nd I Applv OUTHRIE ftfc I J 29 10 Oxley House, OxleyßoaJ Single and double rooms Tennis, Stabling G a at TO LET That desirable residence Auchen No. 1 Tanglin Hili freshly do* 11-8 A!< !> E
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 420 2 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. 21st Sunday after Trinity. November Ist. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. 7.45 am. Holy Communion, (Choral). Hymns 4iH, 3iB, 3i4 (extra vs) and 4.5. 9.15 am. Matins and Litany followed by Holy Communion, (Plain). 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes. Sf.iO p.m. Evensong arfd Sermon. Hymns 235, 438
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  • 1016 3 The war has had at least one result for which we, 86 a nation and as individuals, have reason to be thankful. It has compelled us to revise our notions of the relative importance of things. Reduced to its simplest expression, the war is a struggle
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  • 757 3 Waterlogged Trenches. A grimly realistic word-picture of fighting in the rain-sodden, shot-battered trenches along the Aisne was painted for a journalist by a private of. the Grenadier Guards, now in hospital. For two whole days," he said, the rain came down on us in bucketfuls.
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  • 93 3 A Peking message of Oct. 9th instant to the Kokumin says A British officer, who has arrived here from the neighbourhood of Tsingtao, has reported to Sir John Jordan, the British Mipister, that the discipline of the Japanese troops in Shantung Province is admirable, and
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 232 3 J. L CAMPBELL CHIP 3. BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. j TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS. Commencing Monday, November, 2, 1914. ALL THEIR VALUABLE STOCK OF High-Class Suitings, Hosiery, Shirts, Boots and Shoes, Hats, etc., etc., TO BE CLEARED. GENUINE BARGAINS AND REDUCTIONS IN PRICE TO SUIT EVERYBODY IN EVERYTHING FOR MEN'S WEAR t"st*
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    • 11 3 I For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Care, Is. 6d
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    • 148 3 I I GARRICKI CIGARETTE I ir3333wE9^HfIHBBP-' I I UNSURPASSED UfATPUMAU'C ffHiunififiii 9 I J CONTROL jmr CLOCK [f^ T|] J) \I»M* t STATIONS P|P^^^fcs^ Tl »e only Reliable 'i^b* 7' v^l;~^ UII6CII tor Watchmen on NtH^pJP^ large Estates or Premises. Complete with Leather Sling Case, marking keys, and box bulletins
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  • 2107 4 Twenty- live miles a day, and can't see them foe dust If military history presented no such phenomenon as our great retreat, its pages certainly boast no such countert stroke as the British right about-turn- quick-march 1 Yet if all the world wonders at the spectacle
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    • 201 4 Pumps Appliances It I I I I i 1 Giving full particular of sizes in stock from 8 UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED #k Io I IV I B Jf m I^^ L^ h Penang, Ipoh, Malacca, Bangkok, Seremban, Medan. I Mobijoils W l y ft i r-~ This is the Automobile
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    • 118 4 *f PifIATTTIt S Kanak-^p OF JAPAN i 4 toilet w.mer l.X'lS^&*M Beware Lsiol&- j$M of imitations V. RIGAUD 8. rue Vmenr< CEYLON THE BRISTOL HOTEL WitMn a minute's walk of the LANDIRC Jetty. Cook's, and all Shipping Offices and Banks. One of the leading Hotels of Coiombc although charges are
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  • 1275 5 I \!.\NtHK OK W<)l N|)Kl>. a i> There has been an aval- < i iiiitn wounded from the Marne fcisat districts, taxing the French H la the UtsMst. Hoth German wounded are being hurried to i reatme.ut. Although the Bri- I COM organisation is perfect, the i-
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  • 316 5 Found Neab Kaitnda. la these days of banking and finance, rare cases occur which show that there are a few people who yet believe in hoarding money at home as the safest methods of keeping the '"stocking" intact. One such case came to light near Kapunda, as the
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 818 5 THE BEAUTIFUL TOUCH HONE "MOUTR.IE" PIANO IS ALL THAT COULD BE DESIRED BY THE MOST KEEN OF JUDGES. CALL AND INSPECT OUR LATEST ARRIVALS. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE. CHIN HUAT LEE I beg to inform the public that I have commenced business at No. 29 South Cana Road
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    • 461 5 Auctions AUCTION SALE OF Unserviceable Police Stores, Unclaimed and Confiscated Goods, Intestate Estate Property Ac, By order of the Chief Police Officer At the Central Police Station, Sooth Bridge Road, On Friday, 13th November, at 2-30 p.m. For full particulars, see catalogues. POWELL ft Co., Auctioneers. 31-10 13-H AUCTION SALE
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    • 333 5 Wanted WANTED TO RENT Furnished flat, within convenient distance of town. Apply K. c/o Free Presa. 31-10 2 11 WANTED A reliable European Storekeeper with good knowledge of Engineering requisites. Salary offered according to experience and ability. Permanent position for suitable man. Apply with copies of testimonials to "A. J.,"
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  • 1585 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, October 31, 1914. t>] r r Tim Q b A week or so ago wo warned members of Legislative Council that they would shortly be called upon to con> side? a Bill to deal with trading with the "enemy. We went further and sketched uot
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  • 456 6 Sgt. W. Murdoch S. V. A. is appointed second Lieut. S. V. A. Mr G. C. Yalfy is appointed police magistrate and Deputy Registrar cf Bills of Sale, Singapore. Mr W. Jackson of the Atcade is authorised to file a specification of an invention (or a latex coagulating machine. Major
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  • 88 6 HEAVY CAPTURE OF GUNS Germans Retreating. [By Submarine Cable] Rkuteb'h Sekvioi. London, Oct. 30, 29.10 p.m. grad communique says we hav. i, IlJw the resistance of the last unit.- enemy north of the Pilit/a. Th. A Austro German army is retreating \v t have occupied Strykov, Rescho,
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  • 165 6 The Hon. Treatim r. Mr If, begs to acknowledge the receipt oi lowing further contributions to u;.t<Amount already acknowledged |8J M. Morrison. Ist Donation A. W. Vick, Ist Donation V. ML G. (Home Fund entireK Dr. W. Laporte The Hon'ble Dr. W. Qilmotfl KliiG.
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  • 211 6 Mrs H. B. Salmoud, letana Lama, Khi pel Harbour, Singapore. beg6 to acln-.jv. ledged with thanks the following h tibt subscriptions Previously acknowledged -10 .-i Hon. J. B. Elcum 20, Officers and Onv, Kuantan Dredging Fleet 110, Sale of bciwf box. presented by Miss Abel 2 e
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  • 203 6 Mrs Dewar has very kindly DtOtt to give away the Prizes at the ln>; Content to be held thi6 afternoon a 1 E. Z. M. S., Government Hill, at I J o'clock. All interested friend* are an Dr. Macdougall has kindly conet>nt< act as judge. In
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 198 6 HENNESSY'S FINE OLD BRANDY. Sole Importers: CALDBEGK, MAGGREGOR Co., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. A. u. HAnrLn a 10. XMAS PRESENTS Western Friends. MANILA CIGARS FROM LONDON. For the convenience of our customers, we are prepared to deliver the following Brands in Great Britain. DUTY PAID and POST
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    • 34 6 G. R. LAMBERT Cos ARTISTIC PORTRAITURE EQUALS THE BEST WORK AT HOME AND ALL SITTERS ARE PHOTOGRAPHED PERSONALLY Mr H. N. BUGKERIDGE I Late Artist to Messrs LAFAYETTE PHOTOGBAPHKRB TO THEIR MAJESTIES.) 20-8 31-12
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  • 193 7 WORK OF THE NAVAL GUNS. German Fire Slackens j By Submarine Cable]. Kei teb'b Skkviti Oet 29. K.20 p.m. A Paris |Hf says that during yesterday pragma at several points on the battle notably around Ypres and \rras. There is nothing fresh Nuupoort hixmunde line.
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  • 179 7 Campaign Going Weil. ...hi. t >ct :;O. 'J 20 am A sustaiued 4 optimism runs through all news ■nd unofficial from botb fronts. It wry riga that the Kussians have .ti:a:iui. it! ii.itKl ;iim the Germans far bring a't>!" |q iletach troops from the I to
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  • 159 7 More Surrenders. n <>ct. jy, 2,21) p.m. A Cape n telegram >tates that Mr Merriman in Bg speech denounced the rebellion ftud >.iid that the rebels were poor ignorMn Aith neither money nor ammuui 1 hey were merely lighting for a aholishiug free Government and liUiliim Onimii ideals.
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  • 133 7 Seetetavj of the Admiralty aunoundUj that \iimiral K. l\ Troubridge, C. 8., m. Ow, has been recalled to >i from the Mediterranean in order ■B inquiry may be beld into tbe MttllCM leading to the escape of the a and Hreslau from Messina Straits. i.ourt of Inquiry will
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  • 110 7 SHIPS BOMBARD RUSSIAN PORTS. Little Damage Done. [By Submarine Cable] Riijtkk* Skrv\v;» London, Oct. 80, 4.40 p.m. Petrograd Immediately tliH outbreak of hostilities with Turkey became known, crowds demonstrated in front of the Britit.li and French Embassies and the allied Legations. The diplomatic representatives delivered speeches from
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  • 35 7 London. Oct. HO. .-).50 a.m. A Kertch telegram states that tbe steamers Yalta j and Kazbek have been sunk by mines laid by tbe Goebeu near Takil lighthouse. Several people were drowned.
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  • 67 7 Rupture Imminent. London. Oct. :>O, 5.15 a.m. A Constantinople telegram states that on Tuesday the situation of England and Turkey was Hearing breaking point. The British ambassador on Monday iuformed the Grand Vizier that if the Turks crossed the Egyp tian frontier it would mean war with
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  • 64 7 Londou, Oct. 30. 5..">0 a.m. A Lorenco Marques telegram states that German cavalry consisting of twelve Europeans aud twenty nat>ves crossed the southern borders of Angola and arrived before a small military post. They were about to retire when a Por- tuguese officer grasped the German officer's
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  • 33 7 Loudon. Oct. 29, 6 p.m. An Athens telegram states that the Greek troops are advancing in northern Epirus in admirable order and have been welcomed with i intense eutbusiasm.
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  • 22 7 London. Oct. 30. 0.40 a.m. Ptiuce Louis of Battenberg has resigned his position as Sea Lord of tbe Admiralty. -—> <
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  • 118 7 By Courtesy ok thk French Consul General Paris, Oct. 29, 430 p in.— President Poincare, M. Bf. Ribot and Sernbat have arrived this morning at Paris. M. Poincare will be joined there by M. Millerand in whose company he will go to tha front. On being informed
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  • 190 7 The directors of the Magadi Soda Commany announce that owing to the situation iu British East Africa arising, from the war the works at the Magadi Lake are entirely suspended, aud the Port Works at Kiliudini aud other subsidiary works are proceeding ou a restricted scale only
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  • 1607 7 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, 30th Oct. 1914 Present. H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Arthur Yoong, K.C M.G.) the Central Officer Commanding the Troops (Maj-Gen. R. N. R. Reade, C n.) The Hon. the Col. Secretary (R. J Wilkinson, cm G.) Treasurer. A. M, Pountney. Ag. Col.
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  • 105 7 The banks, insurance offices and kindred institutions are supplying their full quota to the armies which Lord Kitchener is raising for home and foreign service. A remarkable instance of the splendid service being thus rendered is revealed in the fact that nearly 950 members of the staff of Lloyds Bank,
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 248 7 Robinson Co. I SOLE AGENTS FOR I "NESTOR GIANACLIS" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES. FRESH STOCKS figbp THE EGYPTIAN I OF ALL BRANDS jKKBH CIGARETTE I BY EVERY MAIL PAR EXCELLENCE." I fO\ BNISSEUR I K S. Lf «MtMC MHaaaßl|||aaaMaaß|a FINE PETIT in 50s $1.00 per box. I EXTRA PETIT 1.40 I FORMAT
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 675 8 Ship pjjnJL.: STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. An Express weekly service is being maintained by steamers of the above companies between SINGAPORE and BANGKOK. The steamers leave Singapore every Saturday and have very good accommodation for passengers. Full particulars may be had on application to THE
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    • 849 8 Shipping KQNINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2—3, COLLYEB QUAY. ONDBR OONTKAOT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVEKNMF.NT. Reynst Muntok, Djeboes, Minjoe, Soengei-Liat and Koba Oct SI Kalmoa Tong «1, Moeara-Saba, Simpang and Djambi Oct 31 Baud Riouw. Rilliton. Batavia, Cheribon, Tegal, Pekalongan, Semarang, Sourabaya, Boeleleng, Ampenan, Laboean-
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    • 608 8 Shipping N. Y. K. JAPAN WAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining .this service nave been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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    • 312 8 Shipping p.&o. STEAM NAVIGATION IrAMDANV OUlilrAn I FOR China, Japan, IPenang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. For freight, passage and further information appij toH. W. BUCKLAND AGI-.N M.M. MESSAGERIES MARITIME* •VI AIL Lint For Saigon, Haiphong, Hong kong, China, Japan, Ceylon Djibouti, Seychelles, Zanzibar Madagascar,
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  • 844 9 It is perhaps a lamentable weakness of our race that Englishmen do not seem to koow how to be really angry. Perhaps we have never been taught, but surely, surely we are learning now. It is time, and past the time, that we threw off the shackles
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  • 60 9 All mothers desire to see their children j;row up strong and hearty. To effect Ifcftfl the protection from chillg, stomach ailments tc. must bo sure, finch as is afforded by Woods" (Great Pepi>ermint Cure, a medicine known J throughout Australasia as the children's life silver. Never be without it in
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  • 1129 9 Not for sixty years has a Prize Court sat in England. Tbe laet was in 1854, in tbe Crimean War, whet! the fate of the Leucade was decided. In the ears of tbe present generation, half forgetful of the possibility that this country might
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 551 9 THE ONLY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY REGISTERED IN THE COLONY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL Of IHY EASTERN COIPANV. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, EC. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of EDgland, and complies
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    • 554 9 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. Ltd. CAPITAL AUTHORISED £1,500.000 CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED £1,125,000 CAPITAL PAID-UP £562,500 I RESERVE FUND £465,000 BOARD OP DIRECTORS R. J. Black E>q Chairman. James Campbell Esq. H. Melvill Slmona Esq. jJ. A. Maitland E*q. sir i'avid Yule. J. M. RirieEsq. Chief Manager Percy Mould Esq. Lonik-u
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    • 503 9 MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURiIfSCE Co. CF CANADA. E9TABLIBHICD 1887. Polioies are M WORLD WIDE," UNBK STRIOTED," M INDISPUTABLE and NOB FORFEITABLE." Claims, loans, oash-surrendera, elo.. arc promptly settled by the General Agents at Singapore without the delay of reference, to Head Office. The Reserves (or protentloa ol Polity, holders are over
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  • 713 10 GERMANS BETTER THAN BRANDY." FLOODS AND A RUMPUS IN AISNE TRENCHES. Grenadiers' Nickname. A grimly realistic story of the Aißiie battle is told by a private in the Grenadier Guards who, after some days in the rain-swamped and thot battered trenches, now finds himself in hospital at home. (Sept. 28).
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  • 127 10 The report of the Tanah Datar Rubber Estate, Ltd., to be submitted at the meet ing on the sth inst. which covers the year elided 31st December, 1913, states that the planted area was increased during the year by 118$ acres, making a total of 696ij acres
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  • 76 10 Frequently considerable trouble arises through the right Belt not being selected and the drives not properly arranged. The GANDY Belting which is world famous as for its strength, durability and gripping power is especially suitable for this climate and is not affected by heat or moisture. The Borneo
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  • 539 10 Precautions Against Infection. i The history of most great wars includes one black chapter. That chapter refers to i the sick and the wounded. It has been calculated that sick and wounded bear to one another in the great wars of history the remarkable and terrible proportion
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  • 207 10 We are heartily glad to hear that the Belgians have refused to regard Commandant Meune as a prisoner of war, and in tend to try him by court martial. This officer commanded the Landsturm at Lou vain, and, prima facie, would appear to have been guilty of
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  • 144 10 We ("Japan Chronicle") learn that representations have been made in London to the British Government regarding the disposal of enemy merchant ships captured. In order to avoid the trouble, anxiety, expense, and inconvenience of the present system, it is suggested that such ships should be taken on
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 133 10 li|pr For the Skin i j|| •••'Sir 4* 4w w V m 1 II Hazeline Y fa. Snow" i |f| Cooling |l Comforting L^lr Invigorating pjpHy| L exquisite for words. P»m ||^^^^^|^6^^^v^v\ a pet of "'Hazf.i.ini-' \ljsh Delightful to '"H^i^S men who Shave |^J So/rf af all Chemists \imll SJBf*^-
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    • 413 10 Here is the Biggest Light Car Opportunity You Ever Had Presented to You Handsome appearance, strength, comfortable riding, wute< cooled motor, and the lowest operating cost of any vehicle on the market. "POET" Price SQ bO Complete MOTOR 4 Cylinder, water cooled. OILING Mechanical valveless pump IGNITION Atwater Kent. TRANSMISSION
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    • 172 10 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■HMnHi SIEMENS I WIKC'ESTER HOUSE, SiNGAK^ TRUHHums. SIEMENS, SINGAPURE TtriEPHONE No. 547 Electrical Engineers, Manufacturers aod Contractors. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, U, Head Office Caxtoo House, Westminister Loopou Supplies Dept. and Store* Upper Thames Street, Loodot Lamp* and Fitting* Dept. Dalstco. London. Works Stafford aod Woolwich. i THE NEW FRENCH
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  • 1462 11 I All buying quotations of Sterling Shares must be ru-ardjd as purely nominal 1 for the present. Issued by FRASER Co f Exobangf Skiare brokers, Oct. 29. OkV. *****. PAID. *8T l»- "GYBfeB. SBLLBRB. 86,000 3b 28 AJlagai 7,<* 13 1 7 500,0*0 1 1 Anglo- Java
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  • 152 11 Oct. 29. Tin Gambier 6 30 Gambier Cube No. 9.50 Gambier Cube No. 2 8.50 Pepper Black ordiu Spore buyers 14 00 Pepper, (White fair buyers 31.7 a Nutmegs (110 to th* lb.< 21.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb. 22.00 Mace (Banda) 80.00 Cloves (Amboina' 40.00 Bali Coffee (4%
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  • 55 11 U'OHUKCVUi UP TO Oct. 30) Bank 4 ml. 9 4 7.18 demand 2 4 1-16 Private credits 8 v s 2-4; 1 India, T. T. ..174$ Hongkong, demnne 26% Yokohama, demand ii4_ Java, demand 14 1_ Bangkok, demand 66 Sovbbkigns, Bank _*nyt g $8.54 Bank of England Ua c
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 145 11 HumberettE AIR-COOLED $1,200 Nett. WATER-COOLED $1,325 L atest testimonial from a Singapore purchaser: Singapore, Htb Dec, 1!)13. Messrs, THE BORNEO Co. Ltd., With regard to the Humberetto I purchased from you a few months ago, I am pleased to say that it is giving every satisfaction. The air-cooled engine leaves
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    • 767 11 WAIL TABLE. To-Day. Intermediate and local mails will be found in list below Penang, Malacca, F.M.S. Johore. (Overland) (Daily by Train) 8 a.m. A 6 P.M. Bangkok 7am Pouloe Soegi Bam Pulau P.atam ft Pulau Bulang BAM Kerirnon BAM Cucob 9am Banka, etc. 10 am Djambi 10 am Colombo and
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  • 1628 12 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of share holders in United Engineers, Ltd., was held yesterday at (rresham Hous-e, Battery Road. Mr C. E. F. Sanderson presided, and there were also present Messrs M. E. Plumpton, V. V. Lemberger. G. A. Derrick, P.Cunliffe (directors), Capt. Robinson,
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  • 40 12 i j A London born Italian organ-grinder named Porrelli, who was "touring" North Wales, has enlisted in Lord Kitchener's army for foreign service, and left his organ in the charge of the recruiting officer at Barmouth.
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  • 154 12 Simultaneously with the report of the i sinking of the "Markomannia" comes the welcome news that the whereabouts of the German cruiser "Emden" are now definitely known. It is further stated that she iis being closely watched. The reason why she has not been put out of action, or an
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  • 619 12 The following is the fourth report of tbe Directors to. the shareholders: Your directors beg to submit duly audited statemect of accounts for tbe financial year ended 30th June 1914. Tbe net profit for the year after making due provision for depreciation amounts to 919,576.89 to
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  • 221 12 Good Prices for Copra. The Governor of Seychelles, LieutenantColonel O'Brien, in his report for 1913, states that there are about 24,000 persons on the islands. The exports amounted in value to Rs. 2,484,200, showing the substantial advance of Rs. 727,150 over the previous year and being the highest
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  • 41 12 The Barbers' Guild of Moscow has offer- ed to shave wounded soldiers and cut their hair free of charge, and at Vilna fifteen hundred cabdrivers have tendered their I services for the gratuitous transport of those disabled in action.
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  • 295 12 An ordinary meeting of tbe Municipal Commissioners, was held in the Board Room, yesterday afternoon, when there were present, MrF.J. U tllifax, (president) Messrs Roland Braddell, A. J. Watkins, Leong Man Sau, Tan Khiarn Honk, Choo j Keng Chia, Chin Keng Lee. Mr W. Marsh, (Municipal Accountant), and
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  • 239 12 How he Stopped 3 German Companies. The Ootro Ruesii ("The Dawn of Rus sia") relates how a Jewish soldier wa; promoted to officer's rank on the battle field. On the eve of the battle at Gumbinnen, in East Prussia, Katy, a non commissioned officer, was 6ent with
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  • 135 12 "MALOJA STOPPED AT MELBOURNE. An incident occurred at Melbourne to the R.M.S. Maloja which caused some anxiety to the officers and crew of the vessel. It appears that the steamer was slowly proceeding on her voyage, and had passed the Melbourne Heads, bound for Adelaide, when she was ordered to
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  • 40 12 A marriage has been arrange! between Mr R. F. V. Leech, of the F.M.S. Public Works Department, and Miss Elsie Amoore, eldest daughter of Mr William Amoore, of Robindeau, Hauwell, Middlesex. The wedding is to take place early next year.
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 451 12 THE DEFENCE of the EMPIRE is calling policy holders in all parts of the world to ACTIVi SERVICE and this Company expressly permits all those u t assured to go anywhere or perform any duty WITHOUT EXTRA PREMIUM SUN LIFE OF CANADA I S. J. HOWE, Manager, p v ft
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 47 12 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Sunday, Ist Nov. Johnston's Pier at 8, 9 and 10 a. m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow at 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. m m LATEST ARRIVALS. R. S. Baru Oct. 29 Sarawak. Rtijah of Sarawak Oct. 29 j
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