The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 February 1916

Total Pages: 12
1 12 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
  • 15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. lEN CENTS SINGAPOEE, SATUEDAY, FEBEUARY 12, 1916, NO. 8.671.
    15 words
  • 185 1 It is 6tated that Germany offered Bel gium, as peace terms, the restoration of the country, the return of King Albert, and the payment of a huge indemnity, all of which has been refused Page 7. The Canadians have built a biplane' which has a speed of
    185 words
  • 1639 1 On a table m his bouse the other morning the Editor noticed a Email empty paper bag m which a servant had brought^, rice or something. The wordh Sortksl Virgilianak iv capital letters at [be lower edge of the bag attracted his at.iitiou. The tvpp of the old
    1,639 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 72 1 BAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner TO BE FOLLOWED BY CINEMA SHOW c 9 r% I^l 1 I^l m.T \SK FOR CIS LAIRD O'LOGAN Jl WHISKY IP '^'^1 BONDINGS FROM 1880 TO 1900. p^j^l^q Bi QiipTg^s special! JW NO MONEY CAN PRODUCE BETTER OR OLDER. 'HnfT^ W^ MACKIE CO., DISTILLERS LTD., Lagavulln
      72 words
    • 119 1 Preserve Your Woodwork From the ravages of white ants, bad weather, and dry rot. Silvertown tl|t-- JiSHH Wood Preservative sp c C S^ VERTOVV^ N AT1 ye s the est an^ cheapest |j\;. .2^-^ on the market ''ISB 1 ""'"^HlHi^^S "SUvertown" is the magic talisman which gives to low priced
      119 words
    • 149 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. A *tna]] white dog found Page 5. Rjmts v. anted by Married Couple Pag 3 2. Ten'prs required for leasing a cinema Page 5, NToetcta re Sheriff's Sale Page 4. Sto > iivi art Maatschapij list of Bailings Page 8. Oce*i S.S. Co. Tayo Risen Kaisha and Ellermin
      149 words
  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 156 1 THE WEEK. Saturday 12th. High Water a. en 8-?6 p.m. Ledge Zetland Regular, ft. SO pm. Pantai meeting. Derrick's, noon. M.M. homew ird mail expected. M.M. homeward mails closes at i 6 p.m. Sunday 13th. High Water— 4-41 a.m., 7-<6 p.m. 6th Sunday after Epiphany. Monday 14th. *Jt?h Water -5.
      156 words

  • 30 2 Cantonese merchants m Shanghai have •4tecided to establish a bank to be called the <Jauton Shanghai Bank, which will be a brunch of the Bank of Canton established m Hougkoug.
    30 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 403 2 TO LET Raffles' Square THE PREMISES NOW OCCUPIED GAUPP CO. ENTRY IST MARCH. APPLY THE ROBINSON PIINO Co., MASSAGE HALL THEARAPEUTIC MASSAGE, ACUPUNCTURE, MANICURE OPEN DAY NIGHT Mr. S. FUJITA Mrs. HARU (JAPANESE) No. 239, BENCOOLEN STREET. Telephone No. 1467. fDYSENTERYI AND I DIARRHOEA BROWN'S SPECS FI3, To be had
      403 words
    • 812 2 ANOTHER GRAND ATTRACTION TO-NIGHT AT THE IDEAL PICTI Rll THfcATKi; CASINO BY THE SFA OFF BEACH EOAD. SECOND SHOW 9.15 P.M. SHARP THE CENTRAL FEATURE AND EXCLUSIVE CO PRESENTS OUTWITTED DETECTIVE WEBB vs THE BLACK TRIANGLE mm npri A A Gripping Detective Drama of Thrilling Irt 4 RtCLb SSS^of^ruS? e
      812 words

  • 397 3 r several years past (says the Rangoon B |ki i hinese rice merchants of ,nJ BtamoN have had m those iti (.r^inisatiou known as the rice I hick brought together all merchants I net traiie m those places for thn MM of both business and pleasure. ;,i*
    397 words
  • 347 3 Another "Crushing German Offensive.' 1 :her "'era, a u£ txerman offensive" A la *">« iv preparation and, as a Nm Allies will soon be beaten.' 1 iv e\*f imiuating gases, bombs jore dt- a^:a.n!ii rhan any yet introduced air raid:* ou it colossal scale are tUnod Im
    347 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 836 3 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. Incorporated m Canada. Assets £18.370.60(1. We have received word from our Head Office that the year 1915 has been the most prosperous m the Company's History. Notwithstanding the war, the Claims by Death were only 73% of the Expected. And were more than covered by interest
      836 words

  • 1208 4 GREAT SHIPBUILDING SCHEME. A Stronger Army. Washington, Dec. 14. The American! defence scheme is now disclosed. Bills -dealing with the proposed increase m the land establishment are before both Cham- bare, and the Secretary of the Nave's! annual report was made public the other! day.
    1,208 words
  • 291 4 FOR THE SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. Easy Payment System for! Land Purchasers. An Indian paper quotes this, which should be cut out and put into the Municipal Committee's scrap book. It will come m handy when everybody here is dead and forgotten, and a third generation of Government and Municipal officials
    291 words
  • 213 4 Said to be Discovered at Taxila. Delhi, February 1. The archaeological department, India, have made a discovery of extraordinary interest amongst the ruins of the ancient city of Taxila. It consists of a casket containing remans with an inscription indicating that they are those of the Buddha himself.
    213 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 52 4 ELLERSLIE COLLEGE. 99, River Valley Road, (Martin Lane) DAY t HOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IV All Ordinary English Subjects taught, j Special Subjects— (For Girls):— PAINTING, FRENCH, MUSIC. DANCING, VOICE PRODUCTION, FANCY NEEDLEWORK, etc.. etc BUSINESS HOURS 10 A.M. to 1 P.M WFor Special Syllabus and Terms, Apply,
      52 words
    • 298 4 I Economy. B Owing to the quality and ll Ij concentration of its ingredients, Ljl' LEA PERRINS' Sauce is very J^mß^K W economical m use. f2-s^EESI vv //N A few drops only are necessary to HfejHGpliil f\ Q'ive a delicious and appetising flavour r^SSliiS?^ f to the plainest dish. iii
      298 words
    • 226 4 SHERIFFS SALE TOH CHIN TUAN versus CHEANG JIM SIEW At Messrs. CHING KENG LEE Cos Sale room On MONDAY, 21st February, 1916. At 2-30 P.M. (1) All that piece of freehold land situate m the District of Changi. Singapore, estimated to contain an area of 3 acres, 2 roods and
      226 words
    • 501 4 To Let TO LET PLUBCARDEN.— Nasfim Road unr.r. ed— immediate entry. Monthly tenancy i term. Apply— Messrs. DREW NftHEP 10, Loluet guav 2 TO LET Large Commodious Flat (Tiled Flo.*, D Town. Gas and Water. Suit Mam, d C ooi or Bachelors. COMFORT c/o Fr< i,, J^ 2 TO BE
      501 words

  • 995 5 Qmeguid agunt homines nottri est farrago libelli. Jr venal What fun posterity, and particularly that section of it that will undertake the veracious record of recent history, will have when the necessary duty of sizing up, or rather down, the present British Prime j Minister cornea
    995 words
  • 69 5 I A paragraph m the New York Herald of December 23rd, onnounces the engagement of Miss Lois Ruth Goodnow, daughter of Prof. E. J. Goodnow, president of John Hopkins University, to Mr J. V. A. MacMurray, First Secretary of the American Legation m Peking. The paragraph adds that this crownn
    69 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 404 5 Notices STPAITS MESCHAMT SERVICE GUILD, j The Mouthly General Meeting will be held m the Guild Room on Monday. Febrnary 14th at 5.30 p.m. 12-2 14 2 FOUND A «mal! white dog without a collar or licence. Owner can recover same by comniuuicatink* with 'X" c/o Singapore l\ee Press 12-2
      404 words
    • 285 5 I MINERAL ASPHALT ROOFING that will not dry up, as does coal tar, and it retains its strength and pliability rain-water is collected and stored* A perfect joint is assured by the provision of a special six -inch overlap. which will give an actual covering surface of 100 square feet,
      285 words
    • 473 5 AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Teak Household Furniture, Gramophones, Genuine Silver and Electroplated WMre, &c. At POWELL Cos Saleroom On WEDNESDAY, 16th February at 10.30 a.m. Handsomely carved wax polished teail sideboards with mirror DSUNI «;ix poli bed teak dining tables; carved teak arm cli (m tea I dmuer \va^ >a-<
      473 words
  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 656 5 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. SUNDAY AFPE3 EPIPHANY. Fi£ B. 1~ ST ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. H >ly Communion. Huly Communion (Choral). Uyrtns HI. 190, 317, 189. vi Matins and Litany. Sunday School and Bible Classes. Kvensong and Sermon. Hvuina 807, B*i, 27. ST rruawg, sbsoi lines. jl5 am. Hdlj <"'>rumuni- n. i.vt MOOD
      656 words

  • 21 6 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTH. On tbe sth ißßtact, to Mr. std Mrs P. J. 8 wEEbET, Hart we od Estate, a daughter.
    21 words
  • 2146 6 The Singapore Free Prress. Saturday, February 12, 1916. Here sh*i! tbe Prsss the Pecpi«s's rijfbt mmlatalf^ Omwed by influence and urbribed by gain Keie patriot Trutfc her y^rious precept di*W, '^'MffH ta R.- 'isuoJ- Lcya'ty and Lmc. It seems a bit of a paradox that the more clear m their
    2,146 words
  • 68 6 NEW SERENDAH RUBBER COMPANY. (From Our Own Corregpondfni.) Kuala Lumpur. The New Serendah Knbi.er X !ir report, 6bows a profit of tftfl »j<, directors recommend a liial i v fifteen per cent, making twenty for tbi year. The all m cost was ceu] tbe gross price realised wat- |t.lj estimated
    68 words
  • 114 6 FRENCH CONSULAR TELEGRAMS. By COUMSSf oi iii. 1 mod Paris, Feb 10th. The Kn neb are unchauged. Yesterday v.c r, an attack m Artois. W t captttei H pO6t between Soishont and laimj damaged the German orgttui.'atioi:north of Apremont. To day m Artois there wag »n :■.<:. duel. Weoccupied DOttimnnieatlan
    114 words
  • 232 6 The following circular ie6ued Government has been courteous]; forwarded us and as it interests a vviiitit is given publication. 1. Government officers whose n, tion permits them to perform their n\, duties m addjtioi) to their military it tiei will draw military allowances m
    232 words
  • 308 6 The fifteenth list of tsuh^criptiont- to the Punjab Aeroplane Fund bftagl lb« over 6even lakhb. Mr John Henry. Manager Soutl Insurance Compauv, left for Koagkoaf by the B.L S6. Fultala. Mr Jeffrey, Manager BoajflnNl Shanghai Uauk who ban boon tgliafi Mr C. Peter, just arrived from Bagfai proceeded home by
    308 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 134 6 1 C4LI. FO« I "WHISKY-TANSAN" BULLOCH, LADE'S WILKINSON'S I WHISKY TANSAN. 1 GALQBEGK, MACGREGOR GO. I SINGAPORE AND MALACCA. I ENGLISH CONTROLLED CIGAR FACTORIES. I I Messrs. John Little Co., Ltd., I beg to notify the Public that they I have been appointed Sole Agents for the I LA GIRALDA
      134 words

  • 169 7 tf HAT SHE OFFERED BELGIUM. The King Refuses. [By Submarine Cable 1. TE« HIBYIOB. Lon.io'i Keb 10.- It is tuggested the f Lord Curzon and General Haig King of the Uelgiana was connected u: m> s peace overtures to Bel giunindon. Keb -The Giornale d'ftalia I King
    169 words
  • 344 7 New Canadian Machine London. K.h 10. All public authorities >-nire, Worcestershire nud Sr-if-ford-hir^ were represented at the -"on fernu'f r»t i.a nitntjhH m which resolved on Qg the new Home Offlt order MJ ijifjrnnty of lighting restrictions ing that the inilitarv jvuhori HjMMM a system of giving early
    344 words
  • 130 7 I. C. S. CANDIDATES. Lonu >!:. Kfh 10. —Mr Chamberlain has »?si' 1 an explanatory notice regarding appoic -u'.s to the Iniian Civil Service <;:i !i--.v act. The notice stages that If Bunion whereby c .nidi Jat3.s with < are permitted to m ike a deduction from their a^e txten
    130 words
  • 43 7 I Feb. 10.- The Russians by IIM p usage of Urn !>ai. ster thren•!iv p :>ition-t at C/pruowir/.. l| la prisoners thf Austro-Germans lr>r^r;»te defence at C'/ernowit/., huehaJ enormous losses, due order declaring tbat the fall would cuv.st Rumania to
    43 words
  • 35 7 t, Feb. 10. There were impressive <r>(;ration*, on the visit of Bi. Briand. p was welcomed by Signor Salandra and oti^r Ministers, and immense crowds, <*«*pite the rain, with military honours.
    35 words
  • 148 7 ITALIANS FIGHT AUSTRIANS. Greeks and Bulgars at Issue. [By Submarine Cable]. Sbutik's Bnvtum. London, Feb. 10. The Austrian com muniqce mokes tbe first mention of contact with the Italians m Albania. It says a force of Serbians, Italians and Essad Pasha's Albanians while retreating before the Austrian advance
    148 words
  • 93 7 U .S. ACCEPTS GERMANY'S TERMS. New York, Feb. 10. The press head lines describe the Lusitania settlement as an acceptance of Germany's terms. It is stated that German propagandists are already campaigning with a view to securing the action of Congress against the Allies blockade. They are reported as sayh'g
    93 words
  • 136 7 Paris Feb. 10. A communique says. Our heavy artillery m Belgium continued the bombardment of Vaubon fort and enemy trenches m the Hetsas district. There is an intense artillery duel m Artoie. The enemy after exploding a mine m front of our trenches southwest of Hill 140
    136 words
  • 63 7 London, Feb. 10. A War Office announcement save the command m East Africa was offered to General Smuts m November. He was unable for various reasons to accept, As however ill-health necessitated General Smith Dorrien's re* linquishment of the command it was again offered to General
    63 words
  • 62 7 London, Feb. 10. Mr Runciman pri vately discussed shipping control and restriction of imports with the Unionists business committee of the Commons for two hours yesterday. It is stated the Unionists urged that instead of restriction there should be a taxation of imports giving preference to the
    62 words
  • 38 7 R. G .A. PROFITS. London, Feb 10. The Rubber-growers Association's yearly report states a strong case is being prepared for submission to the Treasury regarding the excess profits duty. It is hoped a substantial concession will be made.
    38 words
  • 25 7 London, Feb. 10. The alliance of miners, railwayrnen and transport workers has abandoned its meeting to consider action against the compulsion bill.
    25 words
  • 21 7 Cairo, Feb. 10. Miss Irene McMahon has been married to Captain Evans Gordon. The Khedive bunquetted the couple.
    21 words
  • 22 7 London, Feb. 10. The War Office has sanctioned the raising of two overseas battalions of the London Regiment.
    22 words
  • 14 7 Toronto. Feb. 10. The anti-German agitation is rapidly spreading.
    14 words
  • 222 7 STEAMERS SHELL ATTACKERS. U. S. Demands Apology from Austria. f ßy Submarina Cable]. Hsutib'b Bnvioa. London, Feb. 10. Tbe Times says three liners among others have recently beaten off submarines. The P. and O. Kaehgar m the Mediterranean twice fired at a periscope causing it to disappear, the
    222 words
  • 26 7 London, Feb. 11. Germany and Austria have notified neutrals that it is their intention to treat armed merchantmen us wart hips after March Ist.
    26 words
  • 20 7 London, Feb. 11. The Silver market is inactive, supplies being most res tricted and enquiry very email.
    20 words
  • 19 7 Amsterdam, Feb. 11.— Meyer, editor of the Yorwaerts has been tried for inciting class hat rtil.
    19 words
  • 10 7 Amsterdam, Feb. 10. The Prussian los6ea total 2,377,878.
    10 words
  • 132 7 A case was yesterday brought before Mr. Justice Earnshaw, sitting m bankruptcy, of a debtor whose public examination, part heard, bad been adjourned. Since the last hearing, unfortunately said Mr. G. C. Valpy (Assistant Official Assignee) the bankrupt bad died m hospital, he be lieved from appendicitis.
    132 words
  • 288 7 In Belgium, Serbia and Poland the Him version of a well known phrase seems to be The Freedom of the Seize." The Bengal Chamber of Commerce, m a letter addressed to its members, suggests compulsory Volunteer Service, especially amoiig recent assistants from home during their first year of service when
    288 words
  • 801 7 MR. CARAPIET GRANTED SUSPENDED DISCHARGE. The Adelphi Hotel Failube. Id the Bankruptcy court, yesterday, Mr J. Carapiet applied to Mr Justice Earnshaw for his discbarge. The Hon. Mr G. J. Saunders (Official Assignee) mentioned that the Cold Storage, trade creditors for goods supplied to the amount of 92,600,
    801 words
  • 63 7 The V.M.C.A. Literary and Social L'nion has published m pamphlet form Mr. Braddell's lecture on Municipal Ideals. Copies may be had on personal application to the General Secretary at V.M.C.A, House. As an office bearer of the Association has personally borne the cost of this issue no charge is made
    63 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 147 7 ROBINSON C CALIFORNIA, ICED, j£/^^ FRUIT (TWO SIZES) ROBINSON C W. D. H. O. WILLS, fc ty D &H OWi &S EMBASSY" CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) N"n AN Illustrated Pamphlet of Gold and Silver X 5. Watches, Cigarette Cases, Thermos Flasks and other Valuable Presents which may be exchanged for Embassy Cigarette
      147 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 774 8 Shipping "ELLERMAN" LINE. For LONDON S.S. "CITY OF COLOMBO sailing on or about Feb. 15 &S. "KANSAS" due on or about Mar. 3 The above steamers have accommodation for a few first class passengers. Fare to London £36. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER
      774 words
    • 895 8 8 h I ml!? Mr. \j. Oritish India AND Mk TB" Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated m England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, MediterSteamers will leave Singapore on or about Homeward (for Europe).
      895 words
    • 514 8 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LIMB. For CHINA, JAPAN CEYLON and MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1916 bs Porthos Feb 9 j ss Amazone Feb If ss Cordillere Feb It las Poiynesien Feb 2 4 ss Andre Lebon Feb 25 i ss Karnak Mar 14 bs Atlantique Mar lv i ss
      514 words
    • 601 8 Shipping N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m IftpnJ EUROPEAN LIKE. A service m maintained betw« n r via poets feo Marseilles, London contract with the Imperial .'apnu ruent. The New Twin son m luaiotaininK thi^ Hervice DAM t..; designed and constructed aci: ;i t t with
      601 words

  • 1150 9 Increase m the Profits— Motor Transport. The ordinary general meeting of this company was held on Dec. 18 at 14, Re gent-etreet, Mr Arthur Dv Croß, J. p., m p., (the deputy chairman and managing director), presiding. The Chairman, m moving the adoption of the report
    Times  -  1,150 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 569 9 Wab or Peace; Faminf or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry. E.C. Tbe Company has £30.000 fleaosited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies
      569 words
    • 436 9 SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE C 0. f LTD. (Incorporated m New Zealand.) FIRE Insurances effected on Buildings, Rent and Merchandise of every description. MARINE Insurances accepted to all parts of the world at lowest rates. EARTHQUAKE Risks accepted. J. HENRY, Local Manager. Offices 2, Finlayson Green. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE Co. Ltd. (Incorporated
      436 words
    • 333 9 ll 1 DRINK DRINK I CARLSBERG BEER THE BEST BEER I MODERATE. mi^^^/'^^^W ACCORDING T0 THE LATEST I METHODS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CARE I IN SANITARY RESPECTS. i I CARLSBERG BEER IS DANISH BEER, x Ba|aaßßiaaaaH^ BH H(BaaKlHaaa^ aa|l^ a^ lHa^ BßaßaaßaaaßHaß Ba aHaß^ BaHHßaHa^|^ aiß HaHa H SOLE IMPORTERS
      333 words
    • 452 9 HEALTH INSURANCE Some people are naturally thin. There iei also a natural pallor bnt most people who ara both tt.in and pale are far from well and they need a tonic. Many people neglect to take a tonic until they get bo sick that a tonic is not (sufficient jußt
      452 words

  • 923 10 Comfort at Dorchester. Mr John C Van der Veer, the London editor of the Amsterdam Telegraaf, who, with a number of American Press representatives, recently visited the camp for German prisoners ot war at Dorchester, has sent to hie paper tne following account of his visit
    923 words
  • 221 10 From articles that have recently appeared m the Rangoon press on the volunteer movement m Burma it would appear that the slacker occupies a more prominent position m that part of the Empire than he ought to. This phenomenon is by no means confined to Burma. In
    221 words
  • 213 10 The committee of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce have lost no time in returning to the subject of compulsory service for Europeans in this country, and have issued an appeal to members based upon the reluctant abandonment of the voluntary system in England. The committee confidently
    213 words
  • 1477 10 Issued by FRASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, 1 < h ||g All quotations of Sterling Shame man be reguaed m purely t^v-t 1 tor Uc i>rcb-ui. RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES Oaf. iBBOn. Pain Law Drt. Bmrnns. Bkll**. 95,000 9s 2a AJlagar g% i DELL «aa 900,000 1
    1,477 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 659 10 Fight Against Consumption by taking v. ii; Chemist! an.! H.izaars. Air^if'r'^ Eamlsioa i> now iiuiver>.illy m <i normal healthy condition, and builds up reco^nist-d as a >ta:i<l:ir<l approved tre.ttim-nt health and strength. AiiK'ipr's Emulsion IS for cmi^h-s. broochhis, consumption and all largely u^ed m hospitals and sanatoria for chest and
      659 words
    • 63 10 rt V.RIGAUD'S pi KflHflßGii dl iII TOILET WATER imitations. immm v RiGAUD P^» S^^jm PBRFUMKR llhj^™^*|*i^a 8, rue Vivieune, B CL6ANS6 YOUR BLOOD WITHORIMAULT&.C" SARSAPARILLA z^| ■a n r** The original sar* BmMj^B saparilla, recom- wßffßftt I mended for the IwMjJK last 40 years for Bfjm lymphatic diseases, Wlffi* eruptions,
      63 words

  • 56 11 'Corrected uf to Feb. 11.) Bank 4ms 2-4 19 82 H demand 2-4$ Private credits 3m c 2-4 29-82 France demand Bank 823 IBDIA, T. T. 17 Hohgkoho, demacd 16} Yokohama, demaxd nig Java, demand |gs Babskok, demand M 65 1 SovaRBiQNB, Bank Buying 88.54 Bank of England Rate
    56 words
  • 144 11 Tin (125 tons) $87.12± Gambler 16 5o Gambler Cube No. 1 18.50 Gambiec Cube No. 2 16.00 Ptppei Black ordin. S'pora 23.60 Pipper, (White fair) Muntok 88.00 Nutmegs (110 to tbe lb. nom. Nutmegs (80 to tbe lbj uom. Maoe (Banda) 80.00 Cloves (Amboina) uom. Ball Coffee (4% Black)
    144 words
  • 47 11 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Moprit Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. GreenwicL mean time. The time gun Is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, or every day excepting Sunday, when it is flrtd at one o'clock.
    47 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 662 11 After a recent Air Raid the following unsolicited testimonial was received b y Miramax Limited:— 41 On Wednesday evening last an incendiary bomb dropped on our premises, crashed through the roof breaking the rafters and fetching j Jdown the ceiling, and set fire to the sitting room which is m
      662 words
    • 578 11 THE Singapore Free Press MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. The Singapore Free Press Is a morning Daily, and is on sale at depots, from an early hour each morning (Sundays excepted). CPbbd price Ten Cents a copy. Subscribers' copies will be delivered attheli private residences, (or town offices or godowm
      578 words
    • 94 11 THE BANGKOK TIMES (Established 1887.) LEADING PAPER IN SI AM. DAILY AND WEEKLY ENGLISH AND SIAMESE LARGEST CIRCULATION KELLY AND WALSH. LTB, (Incorporated m Hongkong.) Singapore Agents. Telepramß: TIMES BANGKOK The Singapore and Straits Housekeeper's Day Book. Names of Articles m English with phonetic cijmrahnt m Nalaij. Contains- Bazaar Account
      94 words
  • Page 11 Miscellaneous
    • 276 11 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P. &O. str. Mongolia.—Mr Mrs Marldon, Rev. R W. Colman. Mr W. Gibson, Mr J. Mills, Mr Mrs Carrey and child, Mr T. E. L. Parsons, Mr Holbrook, Mr Mrs Lyle, Mr Cumblars, Miss Stevens, Mr Gate. Per P. &O. str Malwa.—Mrs J. A. Webster, Mr C.
      276 words
    • 440 11 LATEST ARRIVALS List of vessels m port at 11 a.m cm Feb. 11, 1916. Maine Date of Arrival Remarks British. Alcinous Feb 10 Lady Weld Feb 11 Lai Sang Amheret Hock Lee Demodoous Meran Hong Wan Dutch. Vau Ritbeeck Feb 10 Singkrira DoDggala R. S. Baru Van den Ko6ch Feb
      440 words

  • 1485 12 Local Trade. Weltevreden, Feb. 5. Trade locally continues depressed, very little business being reported m the various articles of export, with the exception, however of Coffee. The market for this commodity during the week was firm, with quotations denoting an upward tendency, due largely to speculative deals by
    1,485 words
  • 145 12 Three S.C.C. teams will be performing on different grounds this afternoon, m different games. On the Esplanade there will be a cricket match with a United Services eleven, the S.C.C. being represented by S. Stafford, J. R. C. Badham, J. W. Haddon, E. L. Talma, C. H. G.
    145 words
  • 70 12 NAVY— S.C.C. A capital game of rugger was witnessed by quite a large crowd, including a sprinkling of ladies, on the Padang yesterday evening, between a Navy team and the S.C.C. The sailors made a much better showing at Rugby than they did the other evening m a
    70 words
  • 33 12 Agents Sime, Darby and Co. Middletou tin mines, Sluicing: 197.19 tribute 77.51 total 274.70 pikula. Agents Sandilands Buttery and Co. Bukit Sembawang 55,200 Singapore United 46,000 Siak (Sumatra) 22,020
    33 words
  • 1174 12 The Maximum Effort. London, Feb. 1. French superior officers consider that last week's operations represent the maximum German effort m the north. The Germans sacrificed the better part of a division. The ground m the Neuville region was so hotly disputed I that the dead were unbnried,
    1,174 words
  • 253 12 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr John Greig, Manager, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, begs to ack nowledge with many thanks receipt of tbe following further contributions: Amount previously acknowledged $351,890.60 H. O, Maas (monthly) 10 \vonne 6 Topham, Jones and Railton Ltd. (December). Staff,
    253 words
  • 136 12 The M. M. Company steamer Porthos is expected here to day, Saturday, at noon. The M. M. Company's steamer Cordillera is al6O expected here this morning. The K. P. M. expreHS steamer Melchior* Treub arrived on Thursday from Belawan Deli, and she left yesterday afternoon for Batavia, Samarong
    136 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 486 12 Plllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllll!lllllllllllllllll!llllllllll!llllllllllllllllll!ll!ll!!lll!i!!l!||||||!:^ The Difference m this Baby I from the usual bottle-fed baby is his firm 111 Stron^ bone and happy intelligent t xpt Wr t lls 1S t> ecause lc as been rear* ilont, =E babies. Glaxo contains only ttiose things which build up fin and strong bone, muscle and
      486 words