The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 June 1916

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    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. CEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1916. NO. 8,78(5
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    135 1 From Cairo comes the important news that the Arabs have proclaimed independence against Turkey, and have already 1 captured several important cities. It is confidently expected that all obstacles to the Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca will now be removed Page 6. Telegraphic advice from Athens states that
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    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    929 1 the natives l EY*b, kreta boggy." On on* occasion the bead of a well-known linn, •bort of a vehicle, tried to ride the contraption back from Johore, solui. Soon uf ter that it was sold and became a milk waggon, or something of that sort— like
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    737 1 Quicquirf agunt liomiti€t> noatri fsft farrago llbelli. Juvrnai.. The text for the week has been Seek, and ye shall find lots of things. i A letter published in a home paper says All the men I met were simply cursing the Govern ment (New Zealand) for not putting on really
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      92 1 .^A f*J^ Of Whisky it can be truly said. The Older, the Better/ "White Horse" Whisky is 8 to 12 years old. It is skilfully blended and of a pleasing flavour. It mixes equally well with soda or water. IT IS MODERATE IN PRICE. 1 jtEm^ tLQ czfk (|dH|^|B||B Patent
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      119 1 Wrigley's Chewing Gum s\ xmiGUEfSTM >lTh fl 1' <^fj 111-m^inL^^ flavour y r^^^^Q^|^^\fc iasts Wrigley's Chewing Gums are delightfully flavoured juicy morsels Aids Digestion. 1 y J which quench the thirst ivithout Quenches thirst. causing profuse perspiration as Lasting flavour. i ;> «7if/i eoZ(Z drinks. One little packet Cool and
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      127 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Glen Steamers for Vladivostock Page 8. Pacific Service for Vancouver and Se ttle Page— B. Oveiland Car for Sale Page 5. Woleeley Siddeley Car for Sale— Page 2. Secretarial Work for Young Lady Page 5. j Owner Wanted for two Terriers Page 5. Stoomvaart Maatschappij List of Sailings
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      151 1 THE WEEK. Saturday 24th. High Water -4- 3 J a.m., 512 p.m. High Water— 6- U a.m., 6-7 p.m. Ist Sunday after Trinity. Monday 26th. High Water— 7-40 a.m., 17 p.m. High Water- 8 51 a.m.. 7-52 p.m. Emulation Lodge, 8.90 p.m. P. O. outward mall expected. Wednesday 28th. High
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      538 2 1 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong). THE Chief Importers OF British Pianos FRENCH PIANOS Italian Pianos ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA SADLEIK KNIGHT Orchard Agents and Attorneys LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. We plant and manage orchards for Absentee Clients, with graduated payments, and under Government Expert supervision, until it suits them
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      800 2 PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD Singapore's Premier Theatre ORCHARD ROAD TO-DA Y TO-DA Y COMMENCING 5 P.M. SHARP. PECIAL M m ATINEE W PECIAL nil ATINEE OPECJAL If I ATINEE ATINEE A SPECIAL SELECTED PROGRAMME OF JUNGLE PICTURES AND SPARKLING COMEDIES. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT COMMENCING 8 P.M, SHARP "SPRING TIME' 9 THE MASTER
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      560 2 A HIGH-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT IS ASSURED THIS EVENING AT THE CINEMA GASINO Such m SECOND SHOW- -9.1 5 H.mTSharP^^ The Balboa Amusement Producing Company PRESENTS A strong plaj beautifully presented A Picture of a distinctly hj. k ri by an intelligent cast of compe X Mtlip w t g claSi tent
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    CHINA TOPICS.
    902 3 Tbe Chinese settle their accounts anually, and their New Year, which was on tbe ird February this time, has passed off with little difficulty, trade generally -peaking, having been remarkably good. ruere has been a singular absence of fail ires amongst Chinese traders, most of whom a r
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    THE YODNG MAN'S WAR.
    820 3 One of the results of the Great War will be that Youth will hold up its head again for a little while* Youth has been smothered in England for the last sixty years, and professional soldiers, from Lord Raglan to Lord Roberts, have sat upon it
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      1068 3 RE GARNER QUELCN I Co., ltd. IN LIQUIDATION Acting under Instructions received from H. N. SOPER, Liquidator. Messrs. POWELL Co., will sell by Auction at their Saleroom, No. 17 Raffles Place, Singapore, ABOUT 500 GASES OF WINES, SPIRITS LIQUEURS ON WEDNESDAY, 28th JUNE AT 11 A.M. Comprising Denis Mounie's three-star
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    FINANCE AT THS FRONT.
    1304 4 The British Soldier and His Money. A trip home on leave is an eye-opener to Tommy from the Front. The Budget figures, the melting of millions in the military pot, the call for economy at home give him visions of a changed and chastened England to
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    Market Price List.
    440 4 The prices quoted are generally those cur- j rent at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other j markets there may be six all variations. i Singapore, Jape 19th, 1916. 1 Beans, Long pfer catty C6 do. French do 12 Beef per lb. 20 Beefsteak do 22 Bean
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      133 4 CHEESE The following are now in stock ENGLISH CHEDDAR CHEESE, ENGLISH STILTON CHEESE, AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE, SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. K. LUMPUR. IPOH AND PENANG. "TURKISH A. A." CIGARETTES SELECTED BLENDED BY EXPERTS FROM THE FINEST TURKISH LEAF PACKED IN AIRTIGHT TINS 50 ON SALE AT Z. PATTARA
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      84 4 •THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPION NO. 1 CURES DISCHARGES, EITHER SEX.WITHOUT INJECTIONS THERAPION No. 2 CURES BLOOD POISON, BAD LEGS. SKIN ERUPTIONS THERAPION No. 3 CURES CHRONIC WEAKNESSES. CRAINS, LOST VIGOR. &O SOLD BY LEADING CHEMISTS. PRICE IN ENGLAND, 29SEND STAMP ADDRESS ENVELOPE FOR I > FREE BOOK TO DR.
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      194 4 GLASS AND PORCELAIN RUBBER LATEX GUP IN HALF LEMON AND FLAT BOTTOM SHAPE. SAMPLE FREE ON APPLICATION. APPLY TO G. OTOMUNE <2b Co. ■"Sf" Messrs CHEE EN6 SONS, £X r>^k CIVIL. NAVAL. MILITARY AND SPORTING TAILORS The Managing Proprietor, who has received his training troic > i/fflß an Enropean Master-Tailor,
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    JAVA NEWS.
    957 5 THE TRADE POSITION. from Our Own Correspondent Weltevreden, June 20. irade locally which for some little e had been in rather a bad position hM bad yet another set back daring the V A6t week. The coffee market which had three and more weeks ago been in a
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      192 5 BBSSQBBHHHBHBEBfIBBBHHBIHHHHBBHII t For good 1 I cookery always get out the Corn Flour, s^ It is just as necessary as salt in savouries and sugar in sweets. O X Its lightness and delicious HaT, voui make ail the di [Terence «X when used in place of ordinary S> J flour
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      563 5 I SECRETARIAL WORK. I Advertisers (old established British Firm ii i Singapore) wish to train Young Lady ii Beoretarial and literary work. Girl just lef school and English preferred, must be keen willing and coinmonsense, norminal salary foi three months trial, will parents communicate lin first instance with "SECRETARY' 1
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      579 5 C. V. MUUSMANN NIELSEN i (Deceased). I This Danish Sabject, Engineer in the Fervici 1 of The Biam Hteam Navigation Ltd., died ii t Bangkok on the 9th June, and the liquidatiox r of his estate has been taken over by the Royal Danish Consulate in t angkok. Any person
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      718 5 FJ.S. GOVERNMENT 6 per cent WAR LOII B I Subscribers t? above Lou are reminded i that the Ist instalment of 25 payable oc i the Bends falls dne on 3rd July. laymen! 3 1 can be made at any of the Branches of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia
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      517 5 TO LET i] No. 15, BATTERY ROAD now occupied by the Straits 1 1 Cycle and Motor Co., Ltd. immediate entry. Apply to RODYK DAVIDSON. M no TO LET FURNISHED. No. 603, Joo Chiat Road immediate entry dose to the sea. Rent 135. Apply to No. 26. Mohamad Sal tan
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      580 5 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. Ist SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. JUNE 2'th. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL, '/a.m. Holy Communion. 7.25 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). Hymns. 319, 638, 184, 182. 10.SQ a m. Matins (Choral). 4 p m. Children's Service. •"> U p.m. Evensong and Sermon. War Hymns. 62 17. BT. MATTHEW'S, SEPOY LINEB. 9
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    The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, June 24, 1916,
    910 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, June 24, 1916, «V*r< Basil i*e Pr**s the Peopfc'c right ntlatafe. ttaawed *»7 bftwsnca and anbriW by gataf Kara p*trio* Truth bet glorious precepts 4fMfc t» a ileion, Lo-rater and Law. Manchester is the asylum of cranks. On second thoughts we will amend that and
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    549 6 Major Chon? A Fie will celebrate his 30th year of service under the Dutch Government at Medan daring August. The latest list shows that the total of contributions to the various sections on the F M S War Relief Fund is now •206.201.52. A letter was received in Penang recently
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    BACK-TO BACK HOUSES.
    350 6 CHARGE AGAINST A PROPERTY OWNER. In the flrsi police court, yesterday, be fore Mr Langharo Carter, a charge was brought against Seng Kee Chuan, of 29, Stanleyst., of non-compliance with a notice served on him with respect to his property at 5 F, Litn Gog Bee Lane,
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    465 6 m Mr "Freddy" Scarborough, formerly of Messrs Allen Dennys and Co Penang, has obtained a commission in the Royal Flying Corps* In the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd the feast of Corpus Christi, postponed from last Thursday, will be solemnized to-morrow. At the Boustead Institute on Sunday at 8.15 p.m.
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    TORK AND ARAB.
    229 6 ARABS DECU_RE_|«DEPE|, DENCE Turkish Garrisons to mm London, June fcl A Mmku age from Cairo stat«« thr liSt ShereefofM.ee, PP ort, i Z^'. of western and central Ar.-,h i i claimed an Arab icdopei. l Tarkey. Operatione began on tk« fcth*^ and «ere signally nootMfa] «t v
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    PENANG "STAR & GARTER."
    80 6 PENANG "STAR GARTER." I'enang. June M A meeting of the ladies of I'enaog v connection with the star and Gam Building Fund was held to day Mr. Michell presiding. Mrs fcbden mentions that roughly 13,000 was required. An account had been already opened at th. bank with the tconpy realised
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    FRENCH CONSULAR TELEGRAMS.
    200 6 [By Courtesy ok the French Con si i Paris. Jane 21, 6.25 p.m. -The Kre^tt 3 per cent bonds are nt francs R and the 5 per cent at MAI, Rubber ie quoted 2e. 5 id. per pound We completely checked by onr curtain;. of fire an
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    WAR GRANT FROM JAMAICA.
    128 6 The Secretary of State for the olccuforwards the fol lowing notices for pS* cation In response to the MMf l :>il Majesty the King to the Empin lafa I 28rd October 1915. tbe QplllllMH Jamaica offered to raise addition! ro: tingents of troope for service foriaf
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    79 6 SenhorG. Barjona, tbe ItIUM" 1 sul General, who has had < trouble with hie nat.onaN receiv leaving Shanghai. Forty tradesmen. owm'-H of businesses at Acton OIBSI, 1 > lN sented a petition to tbe Local GoM-ruim-Board and the military unthoritw* ing their services as muaitlon >(1 several nights a week.
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      169 6 555 CIG ARETEES. A SHIPMENT OF COHORS (MAGNUMS) JUST RECEIVED. ARDATH TOBACCO Co., Ltd., LONDON. IMPORTERSCALDBECK. MAC6REGOR Co. SINGAPORE MALACCA. BURKES BOTTLING OF IH BASS'S LIGHT BITTER II i A I I" m^zz^iz Imm ts per Dozen 318. Pts. „8 $^D* S f^^^^K DUTY EXTRA. Mil '^A Bt^n^B IB t
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    THE WESTERN FRONT.
    222 7 ENEMY LOSE HEAVILY. Cermao Attacks Repulsed. EUSj Submarine 'atrip] [Reuter'w Satfiwil oudoo, June 23. Get era! Haig in his cji: it v:.-:i iii". states tha* after exploding ar nu p:ionally large mine, the enemy stiff cover of a heavy bombardment *Hf«d mm touches in the early in
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    GREEK CABINET RESIGNS.
    21 7 a, June IS. From Atben it is rcDjrteJ that the Cabinet has resigned. .4 is the new Premier.
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    GREECE GROWS WISE.
    54 7 u;. ion, June 23. Telegraphic advice a then states that Greece has acceptr i <■'.''. the Allies terms. vthena, June 2J. The Allies note dei :.mJed a general demobilization, and the immediate dissolution of the Chamber, aud new elections with the substitution f oouiinees approved by the
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    KITCHENER AND GENERAL EFFICIENCY.
    51 7 KITCHENER AND GENERAL EFFICIENCY. ..don, June 22. I>ean Welldon in a iur :o the Times ascribes the great fall faring Lord Kitchener's headship of the trmy m India in admissions to hospital of r.: iS h soldiers suffering from social iisease as largely due to Lord Kitchener's >L-tenca on physical
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    LORD WIMBORNE RESIGNS.
    21 7 ..onion, June 23. In the House of otnmons Mr Asquith announced that Lord Wimborne's resignation had been :ed.
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    A MILITARY PROMOTION.
    21 7 OMdoD, June 22. The Gazette notifies Mta appointment of Major General G W :o be temporary Lieut General.
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    AUSTRALIAN WHEAT FOR FRANCE.
    27 7 u f oarne, June IS. Mr Pearce annmtii the sale to France of 200,000 tons vi.stralian wheat, arranged in London igh Mr Hughes.
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    GERMAN NEWS.
    276 7 .no copies of the "limschau," English imou, published by Otto Schaefer of Bangkok, have come into our possession. What delightful logic induced the Editor to issue an English Edition? Sorely a isting of faked pearls before swine The 'atesi numbers to hand is dated May 11th bat the
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    RUSSIANS MORE ONWARD.
    146 7 PURSUING THE GERMANS, ■ore Prisoners Captured. [By Submarine Cable 1 [Heater's Service! Petrograd, June 23. The communique reports a number of fierce German attacks in several of the northern sectors, from Dvinsk to Pripet, which were everywhere i repulsed. South of lake Vischrevskoie, and near Krevo we
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    ITALIANS REPULSE AUSTRIANS.
    37 7 London, June 23. The Italian com munique saye the enemy made an attack on Mount Sperone in the Ledro valley, the Italians completely repulsed the enemy who are strongly resisting their advance on Asiagc.
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    U. S. AND MEXICO.
    31 7 London. June 23 From El Paso cones the news that the Americans are said to have had 40 killed and 17 taken prisoners, and the Mexicans less.
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    GERMAN SUBMARINE WATCHED.
    46 7 Cartagena, June 22. A German submarine which had been docked for repairs left this morning, a Spanish cruiser and torpedo boat accompanying her till outside territorial waters. It is stated that a flotilla of torpedo boats was watchiDg the movements of the submarine.
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    RUSSIAN STEAMER SUNK.
    21 7 A Russian passenger steamer has been mined in the Black Sea, most of those on board being saved.
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    HAJ PILGRIMAGE.
    483 7 Reasons for Present Postponement. Bombay, May 31. At a meeting of the Bombay Haj Committee held in Bombay on May 23rd it was unanimously resolved that the following expression of opinion regarding this year's pilgrimage should be widely published for the benefit of the Moslem Community in India:
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    646 7 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ITEMS. The Municipal Commissioners held a special meeting yesterday to pass the first -Supplemental Budget of 1916. The President (Mr F J HallifaxJ was in the chair, and there were also present Messrs A J j Bean, R St John Braddell, W A Sims, Dr P
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    GERMAN TAX ON CAPITAL.
    187 7 One-Tenth of Wealth 2s War Profit According to the Kolnische Volks xeitung, the Federal Council, after three days' discussion, has agreed to the main points of the demands of the Reichstag, 60 that a compromise on the taxation question appears to have been reached. j The
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    44 7 The Irish News, Mr Joseph Devlin's official organ in Belfast, suggests that a sort of dictatorship should be set up in Ireland, controlled by Mr John Redmond and Sir Edward Carson, and six or eight other Irishmen known to the people as honourable men.
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  • Correspondence.
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      VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL.
      805 7 I To Tme Editor, Sir, Mr W A Sims is a very nice fellow, bat I am afraid he will not to day be as much admired by his colleagues on the Municipal Commission as he was before he wrote you his views on the letting of
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    124 7 A former Senior Puisne Jndge of Penang, Mr S Leslie Thornton, is at presen^ouring in Cashmere. The Rev Leonard Oechsli, well known as tbe pastor of Webley Church for the I past three years, has been transferred to Medan, Sumatra, where he enters Chinese work, and bis place in Wesley
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      101 7 ROBIMSON 6c CO. SOLE AGENTS FOR GEORGE COTTON'S CELEBRATED. SMOKING MIXTURE. RICH DARK iSKi&l^J^^^ STRENGTH VIRGINIA. MIXTURE. Ctll|& bWk! u/V*^* v }1 < f <£**' m*&^Mi^^m ■■■■MBi^awßa fc C flT j^<F pf> Iff fit fWf I A't < m^ mmmmmmmmm^ m^ ■^HyJ/jl nlu^^^K 1m J i I itl/nQ iJsCri/ryOlV s/7'//S'.f/f
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      593 8 "ELLEKMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Coy., Ltd. (INCOBPOBATBD IN ENGLAND), THE FINE STEAMSHIP City Of Sparta due Singapore about June 30. FOR LONDON Has excellent accommodation for Saloon passengers Fare £36. For full particulars apply to McALISTEB CO., LIMITED., Agents. "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED
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      831 8 IT. \J m Oritish India AND /Vpcar JLiNt (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mail and Passenger Services. j PENINSULAS AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports ana London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward
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      498 8 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIHEB MAIL LIRE. For CHINA, JAPAN CEYLON Mi MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1916 1816 Paul Lecat June IS \t'antiqoe June 20 Magellan June 30 Polvneaien July 4 k. Lebon July H Athos July let i itlantiqne July 26 For all particulars apply to J. de GOURTOIS, agkht. PACIFiC
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      586 8 N. Y.K japan mail STEAMSHIP Co., Lta (Incorporated In Jspac EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained betwc v via ports to Marseilles, LondoL L4 contract with the Imperial Japam^? ment. The New Twi D Sg^J*** maintAining this service have Zv deßigned and constructod, and Hped with all the latest i
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    RUSSIAN ADVANCE TO MOSUL.
    509 9 To The Editor op the Morning Post. Sir, The advance oC the Russians on Mosul, via Rowandi/. is of great interest. The first question if. How did they get i there We may assume that the Turks have been chased ont of Azerbaijan, and j that
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    A TALE OF FLANDERS.
    292 9 No fears of oura could wash that stain away. He died upon hie threshold like a man My man. Hu&b, there, and keep within, dear folk. Ab, Captain, gentle Captain, let us be We are but humble women in this house Nor food, nor arme, nor
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    ECONOMICS FOR CHILDREN.
    701 9 Protestor Pigou has lately given nineteen examples of the manner in which a sovereign may be spent, showing which ire economically harmful, which harmless, md which useful. It is strange that we should have waited until the war for simple lessons such as this, since in tbe
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    PUBLIC-HOUSES AS LONDON STAGES.
    273 9 Three people have becu injured owing to an accidental knocking down of the Dun Cow signboard in t,Le Old Kent Road, and the apt but irritating comment |8 being made that it has knocked 'em ic the Old Kent Koad, to quote one of Mr. Clwvalier'b
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      848 9 Wab or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worA ioo cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP iHE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester Boose, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry. E.C roe Company has £20.000 flapotftefl with the Supreme Court
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      332 9 THE Manufacturers Life Insurance Company. (Incorporated in Canada) > < TWENTY-NINTH YEAR. 31st DECEMBER, 1915. Premium Income Gold 3.232.237.44 Paid to or set aside for Policyholders 3,275,526.83 Reserves for Policy holders 17.337.011 00 Surplus over all Liabilities 2,254,656.10 Assets 20,744.678 34 Insurance in Force 83,v46 172 00 The average rate
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    COMPULSORY SERVICE IN CEYLON.
    955 10 The proMtem of compulsory service in Ceylon, which was brought up at the meeting of the Legislative Council on June 14 presents two aspects, with which it will probably be found difficult to deal in one measure. The question which 1 confronts the Qovernment at the
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    1277 10 Issued by FKASER& Co., Exchange and Share Brokers h, RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES "Va». Imo*. Paid. r lAra ni* 100 00H AUiOt 1*J? BU V"- taUte 379,833 2s 5s Anglo-Java int J 2 |7 160,000 m Angle-Malay 6 i«v •0,000 2g 2b Batang Mal&&* K %j I 80,000
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      127 10 Blue and White Enamelled Coagulating Pans. We are now receiving large consignments of these pans, sizes as under, First-class < quality only 18 x 6xl ins. 18 x x 4 15 xlO x 4 16 x io x ah Full particulars of the exceptionally favourable prices we are able to
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    EXCHANGE.
    55 11 (CORBBOTBD UP ED June 23.) Bank i m/e 2-4 19 82 demand 24j Plirata orodita 8 m b 1*4 1816 France demand Bank 826 IHDIA, T. T. 174 i Hohqkorq, demand io| Yokohama, demand 1103 Java, demand 185 Bahokok, demand 65$ Sovibbignb, Bank Buying 18.64 Bank ol Bngland Bate
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    PRODUCE
    137 11 Jane 23 Tin (95 tons) buyers #88.26 Gtamblei 12.50 Gambia* Cube No. 1 27.00 QunUii Cuba No. 2 25.00 Pappei Black ordin. 8'pore buyers 26.00 Pepper, CWl'te fail) 85.00 Nntmege (110 to the lb. 80.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) com. Mace (Banda) 75.00 Cloves (Amboina) nom. Ball Coffee
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      597 11 After a recent Air Raid the following unsolicited testimonial was received Dy Minima^ Limited:— 41 On Wednesday evening last an incendiary bomb dropped on our j remises, crashed through the roof breaking the rafters and fetching down the ceiling, and set fire to the sitting room which is in the
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      577 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). Oaeb price Ten Cents a copy. Subscribers' copies will be delivered at theli private residences, (or town offices or
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      262 11 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd (Incorporated in England.) DIRECT SERVICE TO Japan via Hongkong Shanghai and lo Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Ladtng fci Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tient sin, Newchwang, Yangtsze Ports. Formosa the Philippines. Ac, Ac., Ao. STEAMERS. Tons Commandet Koteane
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      28 11 AND DIARRHOEA I BROWN'S SPECIFIC. j To be hAfl at the Bihqapobb Dm— I I umw, ma ol Mill BBOWM, QneaOftle, I I Bl?ei VftUcy Boad, BlngApote. I
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      668 11 DAILY SHIPPING REPORT. Chamber of Commerce (to 1 1 am Jin 23 ARRIVALS. Jane 21.— Sri Muar (Brit). June 22. City of Hankow, Hye Leong, Nagoya, Mataram (Brit) Singkep, Ram phius (Dat) Mahidol (Siam). Jane 23. Giantf Ann (Brit) Merkas, F S Baru (Dat); Fioaia (Dan). CLEARANCES. Jane 22. Kaka,
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    FIRE BRIGADE'S YEAR.
    633 12 Mr T. Wilson, Superintendent of tbe Fire Brigade, in hit Report for 1915, .-ays that 55 calif were received during tbe year, seven more than in 1914. Thirtytwo were to genuine fires on assessed property within Municipal limit?, one watt out district, two were chimney tiros, four
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    THE SAIGON RICE MARKET.
    242 12 luder date of the 20th Jane Messrs Win. C Hale and Co. report as folio* s. One last circular was issued on the 201b Mey. Rice. The easy tendency of 0:1 r ra%rket reported in oar last advices has Tontiuoed during the perioi undar review. Ex
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    PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO.
    859 12 Detau.s of the new Trans Pacific Service. In calling to mind the recent announcement that the Pacific Mail Steamship Company was intending to resume their 3 Hongkong San Francisco service, we are now in a position to give some details thereof. The Company has been entirely
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    83 12 The appointmentof Mr ShicjiTakahasbi, formerly Consul at Nanking, as Consul at t Hongkong, baa been announced in the Japanese papers. Mr Imai, who had been Doneul in Hongkong during the past !qur years, left for Japan on the 15th inst. ii Juring the last few months Mr Imai's r lealth
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      QUALIFYING ROUND.
      154 12 YESTERDAY'S KESULTS. Profession Pairs. Banks I Thorougood and Grayburn beat Medicos: Elder and Hunter, 6 4, 6 2. Championship. Dean beat Stout, 6—3, 6—l. Milligan beat Wodehouse, 6 4, 6 2. Manning beat Cameron, 9 7, 7 5. B Class Single Handicap. Mamoli beat Stredwick, 6 B, 6
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      TO DAY'S TIES.
      127 12 B Class Single Handicap. Teale v Cheek, postponed. Doig v Pasb, postponed. Douglas v Jackson, postponed. Clarke v Chaney. Millingan v Hill. Wilson v Webb. Greville Smith v Stilwell, postponed, C Class Single Handicap. Turner and Dougan to finish. King v Beckingsale. Revd. Wood v J Bond,
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    TREASURY AND TRADE REPORTS OF SARAWAK.
    334 12 In the Sarawak Official Gazette of June 16 are published the Treasury and Trade Reports for the year 1915. The total revenue amounted to $1,536,752.78 and the expenditure to $1,313,328 04 leaving a surplus of revenue over expenditure of $223,434 74. As compared with
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    54 12 A Factory Act has just come into force n Japan. Its immediate effect will be to elease boys ard girls under ten years of ge from work in factories. An Osaka ourual reports that in that city there are 30 such children employed at present, s bout ICO of them
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    283 12 The E. P. M. express steamer Rumphiuß returned on Thursday from Belawan Deli, and left yesterday afternoon for Batavia, Samarang and Sourabiya. j The M. M. steamer Paul Lecat arrived at the west wharf at 11 a.m. yesterday from Saigon, and after discharging and loading cargo, and taking
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    SIR J FORBES-ROBERTSON'S FAREWELL TO THE STAGE.
    250 12 SIR J FORBES-ROBERTSON'S FAREWELL TO THE STAGE. I The New York World of April 27 hae the following from Cambridge, Mass., April 26: Sir Johnston Forbes Robertson, tbe English actor, made his farewell appearance on any stage this evening in Sander's Theatre, where he presented his third and last performance
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    JAVA PRODUCE REPORT.
    152 12 [By Courtesy of Francis Peek ft Co.] Batavia, 28rd June 1916. Rubher Mabebt. Business is weak with few dealiuga. Nominal quotations First Grades F. 1.38 F. 1.40 per half kilo. Coffee Market. The position result ing from the new prohibition of export to Hollaed is eo uncertain
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    S.V.C. DEILL PROGRAMME.
    97 12 TO-DAY. 2*45 p.m. Fall in Drill Hall, Transport to Alexandra S. R. E. v. Balestier Range Veterans Co, 3,00 Raffles Institution S. T. C. Band. Sunday, 25th June. 7.30 a.m. Alexandra Parade Ground S.V.R. Balestier Range Veterans Co. Monday, 26th June. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co.
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