The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 May 1915

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  • 15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPOKE, MONPAY, MAY 31, 1915. NO. 8,450.
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  • 179 1 Further attacks on shipping are chronic- j led Page 5. Our London correspondent wires out the latest rubber dividends Page 4. A description of Whiteaway Laidlaw'e new building appears on p3ge 10. Tbe Turkish looses in the Dardanelles are said to be very 6evere Page 5. The
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  • 1121 1 As one instance of the sad presumption of mere man,' Gladstone for all his great mind, did, we venture to think, rather flounder on thie subject of Colour, to think that Eve, not to mention ladies of a somewhat later date, didn't know t'other from which,' is really quite
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 308 1 1 PROGRAMME OF AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE CHMUCIER. ALHAMBRA THE PIONEER CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE-BEACH ROAD. FIRST SHOW 7-30 to 9 P.M. SECOND SHOW 9-15 to 11 PM T^ PHANTOM of his LOVE 3 PARTS. I powerful drama with an absorbing story from beginning to end, wonderful'y fascinating, <t eniidly acted and perfectly
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    • 252 1 n L In n U I U Sfl ORCHARD ROAO. Singapore s Premier Theatre. ORCHARD ROAD. SPECIAL SEASON OF FOUR NIGHTS. Messrs GON3ALiZ BROTHERS Present THE ITALIAN GRAND OPERA CO. AH Star Art stes, direct frcm Milan, Italy. Augmented Orchestra of 21 musicians under the direction of Signer Gonsalez. Special
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    • 244 1 L&TEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice re Katz Dros Cheap Sale Page 1. Shipping: K.P.M.. and li.l. latest sailings Pa«e 6. Notice re plans for high school at Macao Page 2. Kelly and Walsh stock the Onoto pen in all shapes Page 4. Williams pink nills give good health by strengthening the blood
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 160 1 THE WEEK. Monday 31st. Rlgh Water— o-v9 a.m 11-ff p.m. Italian Grand Opera. Pal)a*i m Tbe Qaaints, Victoria Theatre. Ijecture on Nel?«on, Y M.C. V 845 p.m. Y.M.r.A. Montblv meeting. ;*).lfl p m. Tuesday Jane Ist. Sltfb Water- 1-1 6 a.m. Italian Grand Opeia. Psl'adium. The Qaaints. Vicoria Theatre. Wednesday
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  • 394 2 Most of the guns, Rear, etc., cf the Russian cruiser Zemtjug, sutk in Penang Harbour by the Kniden," have been got up, but the wreck still remains where it sank. Contracts for shells to the extent of $50,000,000 have been placed by the Russian Government in Canada, and contracts for
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  • 77 2 Why be despondent concerning the low price of tin. It is l.be cost of production that counts. The GARRETT Superheated Steam Engine will save 60% of your fuel account o-er other types of Steam power. Think— what fO°o of your Coal Bill represents, aad the dividend it
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 477 2 POISONS THAT IRRITATE. "When the delicate machinery of the body is not working hannonlou ly, poisons are retained that should be expelled. These may accumulate in the tissues and cause irritation. Should this irritation 8 fleet joints or muscles yoa have rheumatism if a nerve bee mes inflamed you have
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    • 1170 2 Notices NOTICE. Having formed ourselves into a company la Slam we beg to notify the public tnat we have also established ourselves In this colony, as Siamese Rice Merchants and Steamship Agents at No. 63. Boat Quay, under the at vie of CHOP "MENG SOON SENG" Mr. Nah Wee Liat
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    • 418 2 Wanted WANTED. Competent Malay clerk for translation wort. Must be a Javanese- Malay scholar. Permanent employment. Apply box 90, do Free Press. 3-5 2-6 PAYING QUEST Private Scotch Family have vacancy for Refined, Ouiet Gentleman as paying guest. Veiandah, Tennis, convenient to Town. Apply 01EGA c/o Free Press." 31-5 3-8
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    • 475 2 To Let TO LET Compound House Ko. 4, Devonshire u- a Apply CUTHRIE Bj.|aj TO LET "Heytor' 1 and "Burwood". 50 si GranRoad. Gas and water laid ou, tennis •tabling, etc. Ui: him No. 11 Malacca Streer. 3 storey ed :N premises, suitable tot office or godown. Apply to M
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  • 950 3 IMFnCCLUBS TO BM FACED. t u view of the recent destruction of p h > Triumph in the Dardanelles by ifcg explo* ion of a torpedo, this, from a rre spondent on board is of special interest, hs it dwells very plainly upon tho rfficulties and
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  • 636 3 Reason for Delay of Allies' Advance. Shortly before Christmas, when the French Generalissimo, Joseph JolTre, was asked by an old friend how his operations against the Germans were progressing, be replied with a cheery smile, "Tie3bien, je les grignotte." "Everything is all right I am nibbling
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  • 1464 3 All q-aotations o! Sterling Shares mast be regarded as purely nominal for the present Issued by ERASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Mny 29th. RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. Gap. ißsoa. Paid. Lan Di*. Borane. Enuiu. 60,003 is ta Allagai 5 4 1 10i S 8 600,0(0 1 1
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 188 3 AUCTION SALE OF Unredeemed Pledges, the property of Sixteen Pawnshops On Wednesday, 2nd June, at 16 a.m. On Friday, 4th June, at 10 a.m. On Monday, 7th June, at 10 a.m. The Pledges ro-if»Utiug of W Cuai k Gold, Diamond and c&het Hing*, E rrin b, 1 Chine ea.id M*lay
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    • 701 3 pßlTOMC^giiMilillUilliliE§lßig^BE^i|s§^ HiVft*"".*. 1 I ."JLV^vIW^ 4^£ V.*/«*.*» A Tm mrj *4p^ f *m *9 fm mtf m wm ••*<••••• i>t«>»t. m r* j 1 >■■■*. p m m. t MM jr^ Ct* V*V»Vi. f Bt W'J jft Vr» *^H m'^Jr gm^^n^m ■••»j '/^^^^^^T Jyffl/sS/a**' '•V.V.'A^W 3 Weak, Anaemic, g 'Nervy'
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  • 33 4 Bet- Oial' the Press the People's right mainUrf* Ouawed by influence and unbribed by gam. Here patriot Truth her glorious piecepts draw. Medjred to R Yizzoa. LoyaKy suk! Law.
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  • 1346 4 If what has been hinted at in another quarter prove to be correct, there is a proposal afoot to introduce some mode of compulsion on able-bodied male residents in this Colony to undergo such a degree of military training as would enable them to take some
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  • 794 4 It is announced that from May 13fch the export of coal and coke, exoept to British possessions and Allied countries, will be prohibited. (This may interest Sabang.) We are asked to state that the Lady Evelyn Young's 'At Homes' on the Ist' and 3rd Tuesdays of each mouth (if fine)
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  • 28 4 MORE DIVIDENDS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mm Jugra ottate pays Lf per ctur gftJy Kertam 1 2 i Dennistown n United interim H. POn
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  • 94 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) I'enaog, May M The committee of the PaoangTurf Cbi have decided to hold a meetiu* or J 29th and It* of July, labels as a tew,! of the success of the recent Singaoo^ tiieetinK. rt A Sikh Detain* I, A Sikh named faff*
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  • 258 4 THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. \esterday afternoon at th. hour tbe Rev \V. Crost, wh the Rev. J. Vance in the mil jgfcrj of thl Presbyterian Church her«\ wmt hftpi inducted into hir- mam charge. Then- mm a numerous gathf -rir ,f n,« and a large att^udunce of choir merobers aided in
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  • 240 4 THE HON'BLE Mr TAN JIAK KIM c.m.g. It 16 with regret that th<» entire Ncga pore Community, and not only his cwc Chinese fellow-townsmen, will learn that from considerations of health, the Hcr/Ke Mr Tan Jiak Kim has felt implied tc resign from his dutie6 a6 i ooffieia. Men, ber
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  • 165 4 Mise Haidee d? Kane*?. fflM the new Gaiety piec:> l*f*n u the violin at four years bU i wel the stage at sis. If there ie one tL c v ousht to teach us ls*fl that the day of Hm po!tti< inexpert is high places U deal. BoWm 6allo with
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 133 4 I KELLY AND WALSH, Ltd. $550 QNjM> $5-50 I SELF FILLING I GOLD NIB I ALL SHAPES AND SIZES KEPT IN STOCK 1 KELLY AND WALSH LT? FINE ASSAM BLENDED 1^ I mm BLENDED Wm Mm PRODUCED FROM KH| Q| IN THE CAREFULLY §BJ BEST SELECTED 9B TEA DISTRICTS I
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  • 330 5 THE FESTUBERT SUCCESS. Low the lien Fought. [Bt Submarine Cabl*]. Kuril's SMr»c«. May 29 —Renter's correspon The British headquarters says that '^cannot fittingly describe the pluck jallantry of the l'.ritisb. Regulars and Territorial* alike, when the recant big ncB waa made at the Festubert bend I N::en
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  • 301 5 •-.<. :'.-.lv.g company of the Scots G-aris displayed memorable heroism. W] were M impetuous that they oute.synced everyone and became surroundi: They were cot heard of for a couple ifdays, Then scouts found eighty dead > ■■■~z in :he open, and piled high rouci taem.
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  • 29 5 '--'v Jr Mr Lloyd George baa k r toe Muaitions Department sided at a meeting, includiug Lord ?:>r Lord Curzon Knd Sir P. r:^r i.
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  • 29 5 May 2S— Mr Chamberlain has Kz IU:K1 Mr F H LucaB of the India kkiu 01 8 P fmci Pal Private Secretary, C WaltoQ bi &B*i«tant private
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  • 310 5 AUSTRIANS 1 GENERAL RETIREMENT Italians in Sight of Trent. [Bj Submarine Cable]. Slum's Srivio*. Rome, May 28. A communique says Ou the Tyrol and Trentino frontier we extended northward in the districts of Lakes Idro and Oarda, and also in the ruggc d region between the Lakes. Prominent
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  • 79 5 German Hate for Italy. Amsterdam, May 28. The German Im perial Chancellor, Betbruana von Hollweg, in a violent outburst ic the Reichstag, deuouoced Italy in the bitterest terms. He suggested that she was threatened and bribed by the Allies, and he accused Italian statesmen of bad faith
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  • 191 5 A Liner Sunk. London, May 28. Shippicg circles report that the Glasgow ten thousand ton steamship "Argyllshire" is wirelessing for help, being attacked by a submarine. Later. The Argyllshire has arrived in port safely. Londou, May 29.— The M Argyllshire had a most excitiig escape. In the Channel,
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  • 165 5 Great Damage Done. London, ?Jay 28.— The French raid on Ludwigshafen was the finest feat of the aerial arm during the war. Eighteen aviators dropped 47 bomba of ninety kilograms and two of 155 upon the great chemi cal works which for the war have been converted
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  • 272 5 BRITISH AND FRENCH ADVANCE. Many German Posts Captured. [Bt Submarine Cable]. Ksutvb'b Skhvicb. Paris, May 28. A communique says We repulsed further counter attacks at Angres. We continued our offensive at Ablain and St. Nazaire with full success, and carried a whole group of houses beyond the cemetery,
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  • 234 5 GERMANS FIXED IDEA." Munitions Shortage Exaggerated. London, May 28. Despatches from the front state that the intense German attacks regardless of losses between Lens and Steenstraete are due to a continued obsession for the capture of Calais. Hill 60 is still in the hands of the British, but has been
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  • 94 5 A Point in Dispute. "Washington, May 30th. Germany urgently warns American ships that they should conspicuously display identification marks in the war zone in order to prevent mistakes on the part of submarines. The American Ambassador in London reports that the. American steamer '"Xebra6kan" had been torpedoed.
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  • 46 5 London, May 28. Lloyds reports that the steamer "Malay Maru" outward bound collided with and sack off the Algerian coast the steamer Apawata Maru ex Shanghai for London. The crew were saved. The Malay Maru was damaged and the bow requires temporary repairs.
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  • 55 5 London, May 2S. An army order praises the'conduct aDd gallantry of Major R. A, Richardson of the Warwick Yeomanry and officers, and men when the transport "Wayfarer" was torpedoed. Only five lives were lost and all 708 horses were saved. It also prai&ei the bravery of the captain
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  • 29 5 London, May 29.— A fire this morning destroyed a cotton warehouse in Manchester belonging to the Ship Canal Company. The conflagration lasted for five hours.
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  • 194 5 BERLIN ADMITS REPULSE. Russian Forces Advancing Again. IBj Submarine Cable]. Beutui'b Service. Amsterdam, May 28.— A Berlin commu nique admits that the Russians in Galicia have driven the Austro Germans back across the San at Sieniawa. The Germans were unable to withdraw a number of guns. Petrograd, May
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  • 59 5 Petrograd, May 29. A communique says In the Caucasus, we defeated the Turks in the region of Dilman and Van and occupied Urumiab, and also defeated the Kurds southward of Meliazgherd. Petograd, May 29.— Official The Rus sians captured twenty six guns and much munitions and
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  • 186 5 Eff crts to Saves Dardanelles. Athens, May 29. The Turkish losses at the Dardanelles are reported to be sixty thousand. In the recent raid on Con stantinople, the submarine E II caused a great pinic. All the shops were closed. A torpedo was fired at and damaged
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  • 21 5 Athens, May 29. Leaders of the Bulgarian Opposition affirm that Rumania will shortly join the Allies, followed by Bulgaria.
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  • 34 5 Petrograd, May 28. A communique denies the story of a Turkish submarine sinking a Russian battleship. No Russian warship in the Black Sea hae been sunk or no idu cf i
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  • 24 5 London, May 28. Hongkong has cabled that the Overseas Club eendd £4,600 sterling for purehate of two aeroplanes for the Flying Corps.
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  • 15 5 London, May 29. The death is an nonnced of tbe Honourable L. F. Byng.
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  • 12 5 Lisbon, May 30. Theophile Braga has been elected President.
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  • 146 5 The President of the Swiss Republic, in an interview accorded to an Italian journalist, is reported to have declared that it "would be folly to think of peace at the present moment." He added that at the proper time the Swiss Government would gladly aid in following the lead set
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 221 5 ROBINSON Co. NEW DELIVERY WASHING COTTON TABLE COVERS IN TWO SIZES. SIZE /*^^B*3^*^SS&k SIZE 36 by 36 inches. 50 b r 50 inches. PRICES St^^^^i^ PRICES 75 Cts. |V^P>fl $2.00 85 Cts. U \^l/ $2.25 $1&51.25 |j 1 1 $2.50 EACH. \l EACH. Various New Designs Colourings. THE LESS YOU
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 914 6 Shipping I KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 3—3, COLLYBR QUAY. nifDBR OONTRAOT WITH THB NRTHBRLANDfi INDIA GOVERNMENT Sinoabadja Rionw, Or. Tambeian, Pontianak, Singhawang, Selikau, Pemangkat and Sambas May 81 Rcmphius Bclawan-Deli May 81 Hpielman Muntok and Palembang June 2 V. Hogesdorp Bengkalis, Berombang, Paneh, Aeahan and
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    • 641 6 Shipping "ELLERMAWFLINE, TO LONDON s.s. "KORANNA" sailing on or about June 7. TO MARSEILLES AND LONDON s.s. CITY OF NEWCASTLE" sailing on or about June 10. TO LONDON AND LIVERPOOL s.s. NETHERBY HALL sailing on or about July 4. TO MARSEILLES AND LONDON s.s. CITY OF RANGOON sailing on or
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    • 495 6 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LIKE. For CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON and MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD 1915 OUTWARD Amazone June 4 Atlantique June 6 Gordillere June 18 Polyneslen June SO Chili July IV. Oio'at July 4 Atlantique July 16 Magellan July 16 Polynesien Julys l Aug 1 V. Clotat Aug 13 i
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    • 513 6 Shipping STEAM NAVIGATION COMP^ For China, Japan, Peaang, <w Australia, India, Aden, (gl Mediterranean Ports, Jmm and London Throogh Bills of Lading i 8f mefl to. /w Ooa«t, Persian Gull, Continental SflTr Ports. *Ma^ Bleamerc wiU leave Singapore ofi W|4t MAIL LINES HOMIWARD (rOB ECHONi From Singapore, conneetliu Colombo with
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  • 685 7 In his collection of biographical studies, known as Pillars of Society." Mr A. G. Gardiner gives an admirable character sketch of King George. "The governing fact about King George," be writes, "is that he is a sailor. He was trained not for a throne, but for the quarterdeck
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  • 243 7 A Ctioioe Selection of Oebmam Abuse. The rcpocfe of a speech to ludisn stud r»nts by Lord H.ildane, referring to the Geruian^ r<s a nation wbicii h»d lost its BBBseft, provides the Ham bargee Ntichritiilt n (says The Times with a coDgenial snbjeci; for a leading article. Ic
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 387 7 j SCOTCH WHISKY ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY I 9 GROIHBB2SlK9Bfl?^BB^38BBHBBI£uX8 9 C^^?SS?3BOSSIKB9»<SBBSB^SS3S3oIH^H^MiBHI v I SHIP STORES and oilier HARDWARE REQ'JISITIES PROVISION FOB THE YOUNG I O ECT r.,,,, m. SU p.c»»»™ 8 i ii i i ii mmmm^mma p ■i ii awM i saw»xsi!l r.v(\ RV'O-ix:ill K. quirecp°nt r< Is
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    • 10 7 Chronic For Chest CompJaiotp, Wcod Great Pejptiinint Care, Is 6d.
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    • 69 7 SIEMENS WOTAN Aft DRAWN WIRE f§ LAMPS FOR ALL TYPES OF ELECTRIC LIGHT INSTALLATIONS. NO LAMP TAKES LESS CURRENT HIGHEST EFFICIENCY. Manufactured at: DALSTON, jpA SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, Ltd. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE, Head Office CIXTON HOUSE, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, S.W. Works :-STAFPORD, WOOLWICH, DALSTON. Hill I ■■■■lIIIMMWm.
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  • 792 8 Towers of Good Fortune. A most interesting lecture on the subject of Chinese Pagodas was given by Mr S. Couling at a meeting of members of the Koyal Asiatic Society in Shanghai last week. The lecture was prepared from a French manuscript kindly lent to
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  • 75 8 The Royal Commission appointed to in i quire and determine as to payments out of public fuuda in re t pect of loss oc damage due to the rxercise by the Crown of its lights i.ud duties in the defeuce of the realm have begun their
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  • 364 8 FOREIGN OFFICE STATEMENT THAT ONLY 8,600 ARE INTERNED. BERLIN'S BROKEN WORD. The total number of male Germans above the age of seven l een in the United Kingdom is about 27,200, and of these only 8,600 have been interned. Such is one of the interesting revelations
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  • 396 8 British Preparing for Great Naval Enterprises. British Ministers have made no secret of the fact that, whatever additions Admiral von Tirpitz may be able to make to the strength of the German Fleet, the longer a great naval battle is postponed tbe better shall we be fitted to
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  • 50 8 Bt/ware of that chill which strikes you in the loins, if disregarded, serious disease will follow. A. dose or two of Woods' Great Peppermint Care, taken immediately the trouble is noticed, throws off all bad symptoms. Never be without it in the House. Sold every, where 80 centsa bottle. i
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  • 700 8 Sacbbd Duty to Serve Great Britain. The Civil and Military Gazette (Lahore) baa been asked to publish the following message from the Sikh Committee, Ludhi ana district, to the Khalsa Panth Beloved Brethren, All of us know per fectly well from the past and the
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  • 167 8 Col. Maude, in the Sunday Times," gives as a chief reason for "the steady series of German failures once their first rush was collared," this rather ingenious theory The one incontrovertible reason for Germany's failures and fiascos is one that has hitherto not been taken into accouut.
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  • 653 8 THE EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN HUNS. THE OLD GENERATION OF Htr AND THE NKw "PINCHBE( I! P1UE70,..; ANs o Mr Sidney Whitman, one of th known English authority or contributes to the current s J*'^) "Fortnightly Review" a lou R a^* 0 ing article on "The Praetonaii SpLE^ the object
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  • 117 8 OORRC6I A lengthy cos it-ci- etwf« British and C|i»«n L duettd Ihiou^u tbc ">•- v RKdor. bflg bet* \mm i m (CD.V«7>. ft deals wi 1 civilians, consular n l^^ navnl aDd m.iitaiv stteati imprisoned in HM two 1 throughout sckMtti jS faith, deliberate pcoCTM J2
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 538 8 Yorkshire Weave and British WooL g. Get light pure wool IOL for a Smart Suit. m/P^ Pure Wool Suits are light, healthy, smart and comfort- Jrl/ r^r able. Send for 120 Suit Length Patterns Free. Get IP (SbT your local tailor to make up suit lengths sent direct from TjjL
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    • 10 8 C ironic For'Chest Complaint*, Woods Great Peppermint Cure, Is d
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  • 50 9 (Corrected up to May 29) Bank 4ms 2-4 582 demand M 2-4 Private credits Bms 2-4716 IHDIA.T. T. 174$ Bohgkong, demard 21* YOKOHAMA, demaid 114 J/va, demand 1 4 1 B/ngkok, demand 66 J Sc VBBBIGNB, Bank Buying $8.64 Bf-nk of England hue 6% Bar Silver London 23 711
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  • 144 9 May 29. Tin 125 tons 581.25 Gambler 11.00 Gambler Cube No. 1 14.75 Gambier Cube No. 2 12 00 Pepper Black ordin. fc'pore 18.75 Pepper, (White fair) 86.50 Nutmegs (110 to t: e lb.) 21.00 Nutmegs (80 to tie lb 22.00 Mace (Baada) 60 00 Clovea (Amboina) 40.00 Bali
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 588 9 I War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry. E.C. The Company has £20,00C doDosited with the Supreme Court of England, and
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    • 321 9 CHARTERED BANK ef India Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY nflL 6HMTEI. paid up Capital «i,too 000 ÜBSBYB FOMD I Si 535 Keaarvs Liability of Proprietors 41,200,005 HEAD OFFICE s 88. BIBHOPBOATS, LOVDOH, B. O. 1 A3BNGIMB AND BKAVOBBS! < Amntsar Hongkonf Penang Bangkok Hollo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi
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    • 438 9 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-DP CAPITAL 115,000,000 KIBBRTB PUHDS Bterllng £1,600,000 at fa- 115,000,000 MAnbDoO n BUvet 118,000,000/ n oo.ooo Reserve Liability of Proprietors- 118,000,000 COURT OF DIRBOTOBB. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 3. H. DodweU, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Esq. 3. T.
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    • 345 9 MANUFACTURERS LIFE! INSURANCE Co. OF CANADA. ESTABLISHED 1887. 3 I Policies are "WORLD WIDE," "UNRE- STRICTED." "INDISPUTABLE" and "NON- FORFEIT ABLE." i Claims, loans, cash-surrenders, etc.. are > promptly settled by the General Agents at Singapore without the delay of reference to Head Office. j The Reserves for protection of
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    • 128 9 Singapore Gold Storage Co., Ltd. Near Entrance to Borneo Wharf. Telepone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of Frozen Meats etc., can be delivered to shipping at the Wharves, or in the Singapore Roads on short notice. OFFICE HOURS. Weekdays 7 am. to 5 p. m. 1 2 p.m. to
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  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • 275 9 WEATHER REPCRf. Kandnrg aerbaa Hospital May 21. 9 4 y. 6 v.m 9 p.m Barom, 31 Fan 29 839 29. '49 29 839 Temp. »6 5 9 0 83 0 Wet Bulb Tdes 810 SO 0 K).O m». of Wlnfl SW W clam Max. Ten; p. In shade 92 0
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    • 477 9 Liet of vo«?«els in port at 11 a.m. OS I May 29, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remark! Edeudale May 29 Inner Roads Glengyle May 29 No. 7 Wharf Wilheloi Malta P. O. Wharf Karmala Lai Sang No. 6 Wharf Perak No. 8 Wharf Sri Muar Inner Roads Ban
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  • 1664 10 ALL ABOUT THE NEW BUILDING. L A Vert Modern Structure. If severe and calculated utility be a form of art, Whiteaway's new building in Singapore will ravish the eyes of the ascetic. It is honestly asserted that there is no striving after architectural elegance. There is to be
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  • 161 10 Chin Kee was charged in the second police court on Saturday last with criminal breach of trust respecting 1800, alleged to be tbe property of Tan Koh Tiase of Beach Road. The accused who was represented by couusel was remanded until June sth, bail being allowed in tbe sum of
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  • 709 10 On the playground opposite the school, the above event took place on Saturday. The ground bad been roped in and was gaily bedecked witb flags on all sides whilst a large atfcap pavilion had been erected for the reception of the many ladies and children who
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  • 134 10 In the District Court on Saturday last, an old offender named Kristnasamy was charged with the theft on May 21st of a box containing three pieces of white cloth, six shirts, jackets, singlets, silk sarongs etc, value about twenty dollars, from the house of one Vandeson. Accused was convicted and
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  • 137 10 The Quaints are dne to op«n this evening their short Benson of three performances at the Victoria Theatre. They come rather unfortunately when Singapore is all but surfeited with entertainment for the time being, and yet they should do well. Their altogether delightful enter tainment was so much
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  • 326 10 There was some splendid singing at the Palladium on Saturday evening, when the Italian Opera Co. played O cello." And it needed good singing to relieve the unrelenting tragedy of the familiar story of villainous intrigue and jealous violence. "Otello" is one of the sheerest pieces of
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  • 91 10 Members of the Spotting Club will be glad to laarn that the committee have decided to make a donation of $1,000 to the Prince of Wales Fund out of the proceeds of the race meeting just over. Had the intention of the committee to
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  • 74 10 The S.C.C. played the SRC. on the former's ground on Saturday, the latter winning with some ease thanks to a fine innings of 40 by T. Leijssius. The S.C.C. made 84 of which Allen scored 25, Tinsley 17, Scharenguivel 16. James took five wickets for 22 and Coelbo 5
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  • 47 10 The final of the Championship singles played on Friday resulted as follows Mrs Vowler beat Mrs Hallifpx 6—l, 4—B, 6—4. TIES FOR TO DAY. The following remaining- tie will be played Handicap Singles Final. Mrs Cantrell owe 4 v Mrs Vowler owe 2.
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  • 68 10 In the second police court on Saturday last, Inspector Randall charged a Hylam boy, named Lim Eng Chee, employed at the Adelphi Hotel, with the theft of 1430 from a cash box belonging to Mr Gabell, a guest in the hotel. The police asked for a remand in order to
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 266 10 FOR THE VERY BEST STERILISED NATURAL SWISS MILK INSIST UPON GETTING BEBE BRAND (Guaranteed Pure and unadulterated). +m B^M Brand Milk is obtaineij from c.ns f .,i the richest pasture hinds in Switzerland, tli Mil touched by hand, and Expert* attend to the tinnim? that only Slilk which cmuins the
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