The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 July 1916

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1 10 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
  • 15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. fBN CENTS SINGAPORE, TUESWY, JULY 11. 1916. NO. 8,800
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  • 174 1 The British-French advance up the Valley of the Somme continues, fighting being less violent, but progress still being made- The French are steadily pressing on south of Peronne Page 5. An account by a German officer men* j tions the terribly destructive aerial and other mines used
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  • 1335 1 I To the tcnriet Alexandria it a place j where one lands and through which one mast pass on the way to Cairo. To the average English resident it is a place of business and of pleasure of which their iittle bit must be made
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 115 1 NOW AVAILABLE I awt inn Pain I BOOTS *"">MOES VUU rail o I ah makes and qualities at White Lace j Nearly Half Price Curtains j mf £^^T *W Bf^Y^isT^sCfc m Our Price j MATERIALS I 2.75 j I half price I I PERFUMES Immense assortment I Poilt'C I and
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    • 93 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Stesmer6 on the berth for the East Page 6. Announcement re Straits Chinese Employees Guild Page 3. Straits Trading Co. create 300,000 new bouus fchares Page 3. The Gaiety new programme Page 2. Alterations to Powell ft Co's calendar Paga 2. E! lei man line ships for London
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 156 1 r^ THE WEEK. Tmdif Hth. High Water— 6 35 a.m.. 67 p in. P. O. outward mail expected. Wednesday 12th. Blfh Water— 8- 4 am., 7-13 p.m. Lodge Zetland Regular, 8.30 pm. Thnrcdaj, 13th. High Water- 9- 3 1 a.m., 8 14 p.m. Fridaj 14th. High Water— lo-2% a.m., 910
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  • 320 2 A group of prominent American bankers met at Boston to discuss the financial situation of the European belligerents. Their conclusions, published by several daily newspapers, among them the New York Sun," have created great interest. They are based on the following considerations (1) Germany is separated almost
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  • 66 2 Incredible, but bo. It was not till some days after the loss of the Hampshire that an order waa issued prohibiting the landing on the Orkney Islands of any person without a pass. At an audience to officials the King of Sism was pleased to confer on Mr Whiting of
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    • 282 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Hongkong). THE Chief Importers OF British Pianos FRENCH PIANOS Italian Pianos "GENUINE QUALITY." METHYLATED SPIRIT. STOCKISTS HIN WA TT Co. SHIP-CHANDLERS. Telephone Ho. 428. 102, Market Street To Correct Constipaticn and Biliousness, clear the complexion of blemishes and sweeten the breath use the
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    • 617 2 THE CONBENSUS OF OPINION Palladium Programmes Give Best value for Money, tor 500,000 feet of Film have arrived and the Choicest are selected for the BENEFIT OF OUR PATRONS PALLADIUM Singapore's Premier Theatre. ORCHARD ROAD. Singapore's Premier Theatre. COMPLETE CHANGE OP PROGRAMME Mondays apd Thursdays GUARANTEED TO-NIGHT AT 8 P.M.
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    • 579 2 ONE Of THE BIGGEST AND STRONGEST BILLS EVER OFFERED BT THE CINEMA C« A *l g~* BY-THE-SEA Oll\ OFF EEACH Kit WILL BE PRESENTED TONIGHT SECOND SHOW 9-15 P M SHARP The Famous Players Film Company Present* 3 THE CELEBRATED FAVOURITE OF TWO CONTINENTS LILLIE LANGTRY PARTS IS A DRAMATIC
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  • 659 3 Foa Blinded Soldiebk and Sailors. The following contributions and subscriptions have been received and are gratefully acknowledged by Mrs Wreford anil Mrs Lowiher- Kemp Previously acknowledged $2,385.91 \lr* Knowles 120 B J I •Irs Toff. June July 4 Mrs S J Towe 14 Miss Kva r *j
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    • 603 3 $1,000 REWARD. WHEREAS certain ill-disposed persons have maliciously made and published statements fo the effect that Francis Grabam, who since the 19tb day of November 191 1 ba9 carried on and still carries pn business as a merchant and manufacturer of rubber at No. 8 Boat Quay, Laidlaw Building, Battery
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    • 325 3 TO-DAY Whiteaway Laidlaw's Mr. CHARLES DUPUY OF NEW YORK WILL DEMONSTRATE THE VIRTUE AND USEFULNESS OP THE FAMED O-CEDAR MOP O Cedar Mop not only sweeps the 'iiiiiimwjhww^ floor but polishes it at the same time. ,^g^|p&frt Desks, Tables, Chairs, ptc, are polished j and dusted simultaneously. Tall Ftirni- l^Sw^SSt
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    • 822 3 THE STRUTS CHINESE EIPLOYEES GUILD Special Meeting of the members of the proproposed Straits Chinese Employees Guild will beheld on 16th July, 1916, at 3 p.m., at the Memorial Hall, to (a) Frame Rules and By-laws fcr the proper management cf the Guild, and if unanimously passed to obtain the
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    • 483 3 TO LET 'BACHELORS' HALL (Orange Grove Road). Beautifully situated* Qac, Tennis and Stabling. Apply JAEGER ft CO 67 fl-7 TO LET Mo. 12, Mount Elisabeth Road, 236, Race Course Road, Apply to Loh Lam, 601, North Bridge Road. 15-a nc TO LET Blairadam Mo. 9, Leonle Hill Road. Apply THE
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  • Domestic Occurencess.
    • 30 4 At the Residency, Miri, Sarawak, on the sth t Jane, 1916. the wife cf the Hon'ble B. 8. Douglas, Resident of the 4th Division, of a s son. I.
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    • 42 4 Boudewyn-Chopabd.-Oij Saturday, July. l Bth 1916 at the Cathedral of the' "Good Shepherd" Singapore, Mr. Dominic J. Boudewyn of the Building Department, Mnnici- polity, to Miss Florence Chopabd, Bister of Mr. F. M. Chopard. I (Penang and Bangkok papers pleaee copy).
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  • 32 4 Here ikt.il tfce Prats the Paopie'r r'jfbt aafattl*. oa»wed by influence and unbribtd fey galn| Km patriot Trnta her glorious piec«pts i»«« liaioa t rf>T» ity and Ism.
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  • 1390 4 The news from both fighting fronts continues to be distinctly satisfactory and indirect corroboration of that is provided m the sudden rise m the price of French three per cents, which have moved over two francs daring the week end. Making all allowance for the enthusiasm
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  • 782 4 The local branch informs us that the Nederlandsch ludische Handel«bank has declared a dividend on the year 1915 of 14 per cent. At the Harima Hall this evening there will be a change of programme, the new pictures including more of the great Graft series, amusing L'Ko comedies and other
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  • 178 4 RELIEF FUND FOR WOUND ED FRECH SOLDI ERS. The following telegram ha* been re ceived by Hit Excellency the Governor and is forwarded for publication London, July Bth, 191 To Sir Arthur Vounp, Governor. £togapore Lord Mayor of London as Treasurer of Empire Fond for lelief of wounded French Soldiers
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  • 93 4 In response to our request for glaet>e» for this fund we are glad to be able to acknowledge several gifts received during this week end including two very useful telescopes. It is hoped that further glasses may be sent not only from Singapore but elsewhere
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  • 99 4 Id the original report of this matter it wm incorrectly stated that a receiver Lad been appointed for the above firm. That statement was corrected subsequently, it being emphasised that the receiverehir was for the estate of the late Syed Mahc mcd bin Ahmed Aleagoff and not
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  • 69 4 Fr+m Our Own CmraQmtdtnt Penang, July 10. The Rotterdam ech Coo rant states tha the present position of the central power* is critical. The Dutch Second Chamber** has passed regulations to control food stufs, raw material and fuel. Government contio! all supplies and will be responsible for
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  • 77 4 The following is the list of con com missioned officers and men mentioned v despatches of Major General Sir C V Dobell, Commanding the Allied Forces ii West Africa. London Gazette 31st May 1916 Ml Li gth Infantry tl ndiau Army). Subadar Major Wahid
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  • 182 4 There was an enormous crowd c children and grown ups at the leu organised for the benefit of Ibe Itelgiui Relief Fund m the Victoria Hall yeeterda The prospect of plenty of bran pice ant' fishing ponds, with other amusements and of meeting their friends m fancy
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  • 41 4 The Rev. G Dexter Allen, formerly of Banting, Sarawak, if coming out at tL. invition of the Bishop of Singapore, to take up work a* a chaplain m the diocese Ha arrives by the Kitano Kara, dut the middle of August.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 227 4 ALLENO CIGARS. REG. DE ROTHSCHILD (LARGE) DELICIOSOS (SMALL) As supplied to the Sports Club, London^ In boxes of 25's. ■I 1 4111 i A REIN A VICTORIAS)! UIUCDIII MANILASii?££?j# E LA MINERVA DE RESZKE CIGARETTES In 50's and 100's. oldbech wmm 4 Co. HIGHLAND BRAND EVAPORATED MILK 6 DOZEN SMALL
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  • THE SOMME INRUPTION.
    • 103 5 A German Account. By Submarine Cable] [Keuter's Service] jaJon, July 9 -General Uaig reports] gating between the Ancre and Somme wa g rorHidtirably less violent. We pro-_,-*cd further m the neighbourhood of Dtittea and captured a group of defeated building* m another sector. Tto Ger
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    • 67 5 ;.oadoa, July 10. General Haig reports hostile artillery is active and there have een artillery duels m several sectors. Wo zain steadily progressed m face of stubMora opposition m the neighbourhood of filler. The enemy m the afternoon i inched two furious counter-attacks on :r r.c* positions
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    • 119 5 P-judoa, July 9. The correspondent .eater at the press camp says the week end lighting was intense north of rue Son me and considerable tactical successes were attained. It is tolerably rtair. the British will continue to push vigorously without loss of time against the Germans' formidable
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  • 180 5 tAvfil Aerial lines. iork, July 9. The correspondent A i be Associated Press m Berlin says Lieutenant Dambitsch who was wounded at the Somme, publishes one of the first -.erciaa accounts of the battle. After j J welling on the indescribable destruction wrought by the Allies' artillery on
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  • 109 5 ris, July 9 —The British defeat of '-Prussian Guard at Contal Maison contine to be singled out for praise by ibetrench. A press correspondent says the.rst ranks of the Guards were mown io^bj the British artillery but the jl\to continued to advance. Then the ■Jan ceased and
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  • 150 5 July 9. The afternoon com (uunii says The night was quiet on both es on the Somme. During the Hardest attack yesterday we took prisoner including ten officers. Thebas been a violent bombardment of Chancourt, Fleary and Damloup. F*rialy 10. The evening communique sa.The French attacked on a
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  • IRRESISTIBLE RUSSIANS.
    • 142 5 [By Submarine Cable] [Banter's Service] Petrograd, July 9. Official. The Russians have occupied Delatyn. Petrograd, July 10. The communique says The Russian onslaught on the lower Stokhod continues. The enemy has been flung back m great disorder. The fiercest fighting continues around Baranovirchi, where the
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    • 26 5 Sinking a Hospital Ship. An enemy submarine m the Black Sea sank a Russian hospital ship without any warning. Seven were drowned.
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    • 27 5 The Russians have inflicted a severe defeat on the Turks west of Erzerum, capturing 64 officers 1,050 men and vast quantities of supplies. _i
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  • 227 5 In the opinion of a prominent Danish journalist, the achievement of the British Fleet will have as important a bearing on the course of the present war as the battle of Trafalgar had on the Napoleonic wars. A Cruiser squadron ought not to be able
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  • 96 5 A further meeting of ths Penang Chinese will be held m the Chinese Town Hall at 3 o'clock on this (Monday) afternoon when the income-tax proposals of the unofficial members of Legislative Council will be again discussed. It is hoped that concrete proposals for an alternative
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  • 237 5 An analysis of the usual official re turns published by (he Prussian Statistical Bureau of the wholesale and retail prices of the principal necessaries of life m Berlin m March shews that the general level of food prices was over 100 per cent, above that of
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  • 83 5 HOW ROT TO WIN ON THE SOME. London, July 9.— Official. A hostile aeroplane attempted a raid this morning near the North Foreland but was repulsed by an ti aircraft guns and fled seaward chased by onr airmen bnt could not be overtaken. No bombs were dropped.
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  • 127 5 London, July 9. Sir Pertab Singh interviewed by the Mew York San said he hoped soon to charge the Germane at the head of his lancers and to die for the King Emperor whom even Indian chiefs regarded as their second god. They would serve him m
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  • 663 5 The Hukarest correspondent of the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Coarant writes All is quiet m Rumania, and Bukareat has retained its aspect of a v Little Paris," of the city where every one seems to live for pleasure alone. If there were no exorbitant increase m the prices
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  • 43 5 THE ITALfAN FIGHTING. [By Submarine Oable] [Renter's Service] Rome, July 9. The communique says On the upper Aatico we advanced towards Forni, capturing material, and stormed trenches northward of Monte Chiesa and occupied the Agnella pass, taking forty prisoners.
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  • 44 5 London, July 9.— Official. Mr Edwin Montagu becomes Minister of Munitions, Mr McKinnon Wood, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mr Tennant, Secretary for Scotland, Lord Curzon becomes a per* manent member of the war committee.
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  • 29 5 Paris, July 10.— The Senate concluded the debate on National Defence and passed a resolution of confidence m the govern* ment by 251 votes to 6.
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  • 21 5 Buenos Aires, July 10.- An anarchist has shot with a revolver at the President, who was not injured.
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  • 133 5 [By Courtesy of the French Consulate] Piius July 8 6 20 p.m.— Yesterday, the British captured a fortified redoubt between Thiepval and Moutauban they stormed the first lines of defence of OviHers, and on the north of Fricoart routed the Prussian Guards inflicting enormous losses. The French
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  • 546 5 The Earl of Roeebery, speaking at Ep boo recently said Then this afternoon we had a gloom cast over us by the terrible news which has reached us that Lord Kitchener and his Staff and the crew of the ships that were with him have all
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 142 5 I White "INTERNATIONAL" GAUZE SINGLETS. Fitted with unbreakable French neckband with, or without buttoned Front. i y i ah LIuNTcSI 1 I QDITiCU AND **nn* I m t nc COOLEST ot GARMENT kM FOR THOROUGHLY TROPICAL I I DEPENDABLE WEAR. I 6ARHENT SIZES STOCKED I v^-< >/ i M ROBINSON
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 866 6 "ELLERMAN*' LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. for london; J S.S- City Of Vienna Sailing on July 13. ss. City of Bombay tt»e al»out Au^. 14.. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to i McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS. KOMINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAITSCHAPPIJ Incorporated
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    • 845 6 I: CJL British India ANU Apcar JLine (Companies Incorporated In 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, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. HOMEWARD (FOB EUROPE).
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    • 518 6 MM. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE. For CHINA, JAPAN CEYLON aotf MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OFTWARD 1918 1916 Andre Lebon Jaly 9 j Athos Jaly 18 Atlantiqoe Aug. 2 Gordillere Aug. 1 Polyneslen Aug 16 Porthos Aug. 15 Athos Ang. 80 A steamer Aug. 29 For all particulars apply to J. do COURTOIS,
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    • 590 6 N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd (Incorporated m Jspan) EUROPEAN LINE. A service Is maintained between f oft U| via ports to Marseilles, London, ruder mm contract with the Imperial Japanese Gcvera ment. The Hew Twin screw Stc&mett maintaining this service have been *pectiUj designed and constructed, and
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  • 562 7 Admiral Beatty and the Enemy Plan. Portsmouth, June 5. A survivor from the Invincible, who subsequently saw much of the fighting from the ship that rescued him says People will find, I am sure, that the enemy losses are much heavier than they have been led to expect
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  • 307 7 Germany Carved m Little Pieces. Mr Rudyard Kipling, m a message to New Zealand, commenting on the new relations between the Dominions, says All that was small aud petty m their rivalries has been washed out m blood.' All that was best is better even than
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 256 7 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. 4nt Fumigators and Sulphur Powder. Arseniie of Soda for killing out lalang. Aspinall's Varnish, Paints &c. Cartridges. Nobel's own loading with sporting Ballistite which holds more pigeonshooting records than any other powder. Cement "England" brand by The Ship Canal Portland Cement Co.; Ltd. Disinfectant. "Sanitas"
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    • 474 7 UNHAPPY THIN FOLKS. one of the readers of a popular health journal wrote to the editor, asking why she was peevish, blue and discontented, and his answer will interest all thin people. "My dear reader," he said, "when, you write that you are thin and do not weigh what you
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    • 8 7 GREATER MILEAGE WITH AVON TYRES AT LESS COST.
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    • 520 7 I INDIGESTION. It is not the quantity erf food we ».-.it. but what we digest and assimilate that nourishes the body. When tin stomach :md organ* of digestion and nutrition arc discard, and .jci_ t u foot* eaten is onl\ imperfectly digested, there is loss Oft. c.t nutrition, Mid the
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  • 339 8 Renter's correspondent at British Headquarters m France sends a precis of an official report dealing with the exploitation of Belgium by the Germans. From this report it appears that the Military Gover- j nor of Belgium ordered the registration, confiscation, and storage of the 1915 crop.
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  • 194 8 Interesting Development. An official announcement has been made to the shareholders of Messrs Brunner, Mond, and Co (Ltd), Winnington, &c, and to the shareholders of the Castner Kellner Alkali Co (Ltd) is likely to have farreaching consequences m regard to the retention by British firms of this
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  • 156 8 Frightful ecenes were witnessed on Tuesday evening at about 5 p.m. m the vicinity of Scott Road, Kuala Lumpur, when two women were stabbed to death by, it is alleged, G Thamby Raju, a 1 compositor m the Government Printing Office. It appears that Raju,
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 126 8 PORCELAIN LATEX CUPS. Owing to difficulty m obtaining supplies of Glass Latex Cups -we are Importing a Large Quantities of PORCELAIN CUPS THESE ARE FLAT BOTTOMED CUPS— PACKED 600 IN A CASE VERY CHEAP— TRY THEM LARGE QUANTITY IN STOCK SEND YOUR ORDERS NOW l J«y UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED SINGAPORE.
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    • 55 8 STAMFORD HOUSE, PRIVATE HOTEL i Bras Basah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze, FURNISHED APARTMENTS With or Without Board. Comfortable Booms with Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout Large Reception Hall and Billiards Separate tables m spacious dining room. TERMS: T&e most reasonable In Town For farther
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    • 348 8 ARE YOU PUTTING YOUR BOY INTO THE NAVY? 0 In any event you will need some money to give h& a start m life and there is probably no better and ssuer c way of saving it than by one of our "Education^ Endowments." SUN LIFE OF CANADA S. J.
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  • 39 9 July 10, 1916. The following are the shares as (0 which changes are notified m Messrs Fraser and Co.'c yesterday's share li*t ROBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Buyers Sellers Kadella 7. 00 7 SO Snngei Began 2.40 2.50
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  • 54 9 (COBBBCTBD UP TO July 10.) Bank 4 m/i 2-4 1882 ii demand s-4| PliTftte credits Im'i 14 13 16 Franca demand Bank 826 Ihdia, T. T. 174^ HOHSKOBa, demand i4|r Yokohama, demand not Java, demand 135 Bahskos, demand 65$ Soybekighb, Bank Baying $B.f 4 Bank ol Bcfland B&t« 5%
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  • 145 9 July 10. Tin (100 tone) 184.50 Gamble* 12.50 Qambiti Cube No. 1 20.00 Gambia* Cube No. 2 18.00 Ptppas Blaok ordic. S'pon buyers 26.00 Ptppei, (Wb te fair) 85.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb. 80.00 Nutmegs (60 to tbe lb.) nom. Macs (Bands) 75.00 Cloves (Amboina) nom. Bali Coffee
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 573 9 Wab or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. j WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP [HE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry. E.C. bb company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme
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    • 431 9 SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m New Zealand.) FIRI Insurances effected on Buildings, Rent and Merchandise of every description. MARINE Insurances accepted to all parts of the world at lowest rates. lAKTHO.UAKJE Risks accepted. J. HENRY, Local Manager. Offices 2, Finlayson Green. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE Go. Ltd. (Incorporated m England.)
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    • 313 9 THE Manufacturers Life Insurance Company. (INCORPORATED IN CANADA) A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE. According to the official statement of the Superintendent of Insurance for the Dominion of Canada, "The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is one of the larger Canadian Companies, strong, well established and prosperous. Its excellent financial
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    • 282 9 MARTIN'S M. French Remedy for all Irregularities Thousand- of l^idivs k*ep a bol of Martin'-. Pills m tnc :;ou»i", so that 01: thr tirst Sijjn of any IrreguUtrity ot t!ie Sf^t^m a !:ir.ely .:o*e m^y I* administered!. Th.se who u*c tueui reccni!:.end theaj. herur client enornious sale. At all Chemists
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  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • 739 9 DAILY SHIPPING REPORT Chamber of Commerce (to II a n., July 10 ARRIVALS. July B.— gaorrt (Brit) Yeboshi Mmnr Saigon Mam (Jap) Khoen Foeng (Dnt). July 9. Teesta. Kioto, Poh Ann, Pali tana, City of Vienna (Brit) Chofn Maru, Mekai Maru, Amagiean Maru (Jap) Cde Eizaguirre (Span) Poseidon, Brandan (Dut)
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  • 70 10 The annual meeting of this Company was held m the registered offices m Whiteaway Laidlaw's buildings yesterday al noon, Mr J A Hamilton presiding. The report and accounts, which were j recently published, were proposed for acceptance and passed, the Chairman remirking that they called for
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  • 44 10 From Our O&n Corre»pmnl€Tit Ipoh, July 10. It id stated that a combination of thirty-one British steel manufactures has formed a Syndicate to work wolfram m Burma. Mr W R Jones formerly assistant geologist F M S is to be manager.
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  • 122 10 Agents Gathrie A Co. j Emerald: 14,549 ugat 11,659; total 5 months 72,198 ;agBt 01,086. Agents Evatt A Co. Mergui: 2,470; year 62,^90. Agents Barker ,v Co. Kmta Association -316 pkls Tribute •232. Kanaboi 5C Tribute 59. j Ampang (Kinta) 150. Miupara Valley 195. Agent* Pdtersoo,
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  • 465 10 Some unrest is being experienced m East London at the increasing population of Chinese, quite recently there have been unpleasant incidents involving win- dow breaking and assaults upon the Celestials. A public meeting of protest by the inhabitants of the district was held on alst
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  • 77 10 The following properties were disposed of by auotion at Messrs Ching Eeng Lee 4 CoB Sale room yesterday afternoon. Leasehold land and house No. 813 Beach rd, area 804 eg. ft. bought by Ong > Cfaoon Koy for 16,300. Freehold land at King Edward rd, off Bokifc Timah rd, area
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  • 76 10 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. B Doubles. Tonkin and Davies v Smith and Williame, no result. A Singles. Tyler v Utermark, no result. Stoat t Nathan, no result. B Singles. Jackson beat Mamoli, 7 5, 6—3. Chancy v Hadden, no result. Wodehouse v Hickey, no result. C Singles. P>ilgrave v
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  • 69 10 Tha July Spoon was won 'by Mrs Mauldoo with a oett score of 61, IOiUI 100 yds 15Oyda h'cap Total MrsMauldon 28 33 7 68 Lyall 31 81 5.44 67.44 How<J 27 32 8.24 67.24 Booty :50 30 6.7 66.7 Payne 22 31 13 36 66.36
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  • 264 10 BOL'DEWYN— CHOPARD. Oa Saturday, at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, a pretty wedding was sol emnised by the Rev Father Ruaudel, the contracting parties being Mr Dominic I Boudewyn of the Building Department. Municipality, and Miss Florence Chopard sister of Mr F M Chopard. The church was prettily
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  • 195 10 There are a few things they do better m India than m the Straits. For instance, the dhobies are much more strictly super* vised and controlled and no doubt a good deal of eickuess and contagious disease is thereby prevented. At Ootacaraund the municipal dhoby
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  • 145 10 War Widow who Remarried. A lady resident of tbe seaside town of Granville lost her husband among the first engagements of tbe war. The official account of his death stated that he had been blown to pieces, and that nothing more had been found than his right
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  • 642 10 The house flag of the Straits Steam I Ship Company was half masted yesterday over their office ashore, as well as on their steamers afloat, as a special mark of respect to the memory of Mr Patrick Allen Reutens, the Secretary and Book* keeper of the
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  • 98 10 The Straits Chinese Heading Club will meet to morrow (Wednesday) m the CCA Hall, Prinsep Street, at 8 p.m. to com* mence a new session. The Rev W Murray and Mr Song Oog Siang will be glad to welcome new members as well as old,
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  • 214 10 The late Mr J J Hill may have been a Railway Magnate, and a Leader of Industry, and One of Whom America Might Well Be Proud; but one detects certain flies m the ointment of which his obituary (aB co many others) is composed. For example A name of detestation
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  • 292 10 Mariners are warned that the Sambar light ship was seen drifting m Lat. 3 deg 9 sec. Scrith and Long. 109 deg 35 dec. East on July Bth 1916, (3 p.m.) The Yesan Mara, which had been advertised as loading for Manila and San Francisco about 16th instant,
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  • 522 10 Russia s Effective Artillery. Petrograd, June 11. The first Russian wounded men have reached Odessa. They speak with glowing enthusiasm of the artillery's havoc of the Austrian defences followed by onslaughts by masses of cavalry throwing the retreating enemy into hopeless confusion. The enemy abandoned their wounded
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 421 10 RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE! JUST ARRIVED "NEW COMET' 9 MOTOR CYCLES FOR SALE 2 H.P. Motor Cycle, two speed 4 stroke, Pego Engine, $37 0 2J H.P. Motor Cycle, 2 Stroke, Pego Engine, $320 2 i HP. Motor Cycle, 2 Stroke, Pego Engine, $42 0 Above includes Tool Bags, Tools etc
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