The Straits Times, 27 February 1911

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.500 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 27. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      312 1 WATSON'S No. 1 O Whisky THE BEST. KATZ BROS., LD. Nut Brown Cowhide v :.--3V" GLADSTONE BAGS Ujpjr j^fajjl HRpg i>oad Straps, Superior Clips, Brans or Nickel Fittings. y^B b^mßß^p^^^ SizeH lfi ls 20 22 4 ac > ATTACHE CASLS. Plain Hide, Lined Imitation Pigftkin, Nickel Doable HwlftSHr action Spring
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      139 1 i| The New Patent IncandesI ~atm Cen^ B urner r FOR KEROSINE OIL LAMPS. i These Burners can be fitted to any ordinary Lamp t with screw or Bayonet catch. The Burners give a steady, clear and Brilliant light equal to 100 Candle m^t power, complete with Chimney, Mantle, Gallery
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      8 1 USE HORSES DISTEMPER •DAMSON. CIIFILUW MO CO., LTD.
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    TIN IN MALAYA.
    643 2 SHANGHAI JOURNAL'S VIEWS ON THE DUIY. Nigerian Competition. Capital ami C'ummeacc (Shanghai) remarks The prolonged agitation for th<> rocluctioa in tlio tin duty in the Fodcrated Malay StatCH has now ansuintxl serious proportions, ami we beUata thut at the earliest opportunity the Government of the Federated Malay
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    Aerial Progress.
    197 2 A writer in The Navy asks What is the sum-total of aeronautical progress in bm.-ul figures Perhaps the following is near it 1. An aeroplane has remained aloft for over eight hours. 2. Has covered 21*0 miles without descending. 3. Has flown for long distances, carrying five passengers.
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    44 2 Mr. Marconi is studying with a view to producing more efficient types of aeroplanes, and in particular to remove tlic instability nndor certain mctcrological con litions which charactcrixcH existing machines, so that it may bo possible to send wireless telegraphic messages from any altitude.
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      556 2 A City Constable Nervous Depression, Lassitude, Rheumatism From all laiuls, deputation-^ i-ome to study the meliiu.i which has made th« London Constable superior to all others. "The nuih.i by which I make myself fqual to my work," says Constable l^awrcin <■, onsisis of taking Phosferine .it intervals, as in this
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      73 2 A RELIABLE REMEDY. Yoa are not experimenting on yourself when you take Chamberlain s Coagh Remedy for a cold as that preparation has won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of colds, and can always be depended upon. It is equally valuable for adults and children
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      279 2 WAH HENG CO. Photographio Stores, DBV ELOPING, PRINTING BNLARGING AMATBTJBS' WORK. Plates, Papers, Films, nh n m^| B Cameras, Lou see, and General Photographio Materials. Frames of every variety made to order. No. 95, North Bridge Rd., Opposite AdeJphi Hotel. M MARTIN'S m^^mm BMW m m JT^lforLadies.l l*l RUBBER ESTATE
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      111 2 "'Hazeline' Snow' 'haki: va«k) pf Pure and K?4iA7PI IMJ^, bH Neither v cool as I sticky A N mountain I s^ji^JrW nor snow BIE Iblb^bß greasy '< < for Prickly Heat Its soothing and healing properties produce a delicious feeling of coolness and comfort. The ideal balm for painful sunburn,
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    New London Docks.
    1253 3 HUGE SCHEME OF IMPROVEMENT OUTLINED. Three Millions to be Spent A great M'luiiuo for the inipiovciiMiit aii.l extension of tlio dock accommodation of tinPort of Ijondon iH now before tin "f IjOii.loii Authority. In it* entire' <— tiniiite.l to cost the vast sum 1.1 ill. 42ti.7<x>. But
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      759 3 TESTED AND RELIABLE DISINFECTANTS. Whalley's Concentrated Sanitary Fluid. AS SUPPLIED TO THE L AND THE CORPORATION ROYAL HOUSEHOLDS jj J* J BR^B F THE CITY F LOND N> mvaTiau ium muun of Wballey's Conca>tratOne Gallon ssf 200 Gallons. fectant yet discovered CAN BE HAD FROM LEADING DISPENSARIES AND STORES. THE
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      443 3 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints Dynentcry, Cough*. Colds, eto. AMERICAN DENTISTRY Is dow p<-ccoral>lc at 28 8, Colcmar S'r< it, opposite Hotel De La Paii, from Dr Lamb who is undeavouriDK to build np a permanent practice here by means of givicg the pub'io the advantages of
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      157 3 jP WHITES I 'HONEY' S I Bacon ®> Hams. 1 >glkk Sole Proprietors John White <Bi> Co.. Bristol, England miW*% Ong Sam Leong Co., STEAM SAW-MILL AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Always have Timber and Planks to Suit all Requirements in Stock. Hardwood of all Sizes. Teak Always on Hand. ORDERS PROMPTLY
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      600 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. RITO. STEAM NAVIGATION CB. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN, PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) 1911 I Delta Apl
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      546 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are
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      631 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP GO U. 8. MAIL LINE. The great steamship lias between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Franoisoo, operating the new 18,000 ton*, twin-screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well known steamera CHINA. ABIA, MONGOLIA MAN CHURIA AND PERSIA. CHOICE OF SEVEN
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      240 4 STEAMER BAILINB3Camdian Pacific Hallway Go 's Royal Mail Steamship Line. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Via China, Japan. Canada and the United Status. Ronte from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. X.M.S. Empress of India" Twin screw RM.S."Bmpres.ofJapan" R.M.S. Empress of China") Bp
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      556 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND DEUTBCHE DAMPFSCHIFFFAHRTBGEB. 'HANSA" BREMEN. Combined Service. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, A otv erp, and Rotterdam, and tha Straiti, I hina anJ Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month
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      671 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Rorddautscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Oenoa, Naples (oonieoting Marseilles, Napl*s, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden. Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    148 5 FIXTURES. Monday, February 37. High Water, 0 8 am 10.60 p.m. Munioipal Commission, 2.80 p m. Unveiling Read tablet, Cathedral, 6.80. Tuesday, February 28. High Water, 055 a.m. 11.14 p.m. Ministering Children's League Bas., 4 to 7. Wednesday, March 1. 'High Water, 10 88 a.m., 11.87 p.m.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    149 5 1 0-DAY. Malacca Hoog Ho 8 pm Malacca, Port Swettenham and Telok Anson Perak 8 pm Billiton. Batavia, Sourabaya, Bali, oto. Van Riebeeck 3 pm liatavia, Cheribon and Samarang Giang Seng 4pm To morrow. Penang, Malacca, F.M S. (By train) 7 am Sarawak and Ooebilt R ol
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    Mails for Europe.
    64 5 -.■FT SIMIAPORE. E lao. 38 M. M. Jan. 80 N. D. L. Feb. 3 B. I. Feb. 6 M. M. Feb. 10 P O Feb. 18 N. D. L. Feb. 16 B. I. Feb. 20 M. M. Feb. 28 P. 40. Jf« in London Absivbd. Kebruaiy 18
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    467 5 Latest Arrivals. Cambyxox, Brit. «tr. 2f4> ton?, Capt Biinbridge, I.b 25. Fiom Newcastle, Jan 31. G.c. BouHtead it Co. I'm. Riads. Ceylon Mini, Jap. str, 3142 ton*, Captain Pyoe, Feb 26. From Bombay. Feb 14. O.c. I'V.«T-ua Simons A Co. For Hongkong, Feb •27 Roaio. I > irw
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    102 5 Vessels at Tanj ong Pagar and Keppel Harbour. Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONO PAOAR. East Wharf Basin Ku*ntan, Poh Ann. East W. Suction No I—Olenmorag,1 Olenmorag, Minderoo Srkkrs Wharf Nil. Main W. Sbct. No. 2— Teesta, Glenmorean- B— Nil. [shire. 4— Redang. 6— Nil. 6— D*rvel,
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    554 5 Arrivals Per Rteamrr Indra^eo, February 26. From Hongkong: Mr. and Mrs. Brace Mitford and three son*, Commodore and Mrs. Bitler, Mr. C. Benedict, M inter arid Miss Bitler. Per steamer Lady VjiJ F-brunry 26. From Malacca: Messrs. Reynold and Lorioger. Per steamer Darvel, February 36.— From Labnsn
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    Finance & Commerce.
    227 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SINOAPORI, FIBBCART 37, 1911. On London— B»nk 4 m/s 2/4 ft Demand 2/4 fr Private 6 m/s 3/4 M do 8 m/R 8/4 i On Girmany— Bank d/d 340 Private 8 m/R 344 On Fbanci— Bank d/d 298 Private 8 m/s 299* On India— Bank T. T.
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      170 5 lwne 2 Value 10 10 Bel*t Tin 10 10 Bruang 10 10 Brußeh Hyd 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 Kinta Tin £1 £1 KledugTin 10 10 KuantaD Tin £1 £1 Lahat Mines 10 10 Malacca Tin 5/. 6/- Pabang Conwl £1 £1 Pengkalen £1 £1 Pating Babru £1 £1
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      RUBBER.
      607 5 Issue IS Value c£ Bayers. Sellers. U. 2/. Allsgar 5/7* 0/4 2/. 2/. Anglo-Malay 15 1J 1.6.6 3/. 2/- Batang Malik* 8,8 8.9 £1 £1 Bain Cares 14.16.0 15.10.0 £1 BataTig* 4.18 0 6 7.6 £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 2.5.6 3.10.0 £1 £1 Bokit Lintang 8.16.0 4.0.0 £1 15/-
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      GENERAL.
      121 5 Issue 12 Value cj Bayers. 10 10 Eastern Smelting 10 7 675 41 £1 Eleotric Tramway* 8/8 10 10 Fnwer Nera 84.60 100 Howarth Erskine 100 7% Pref. 90.00 100 100 K»U Bro. Del. 100 100 8% Cam. Pref. 10 10 Mayoard k Co. 34.60 Sellers nom. 1000 7.00
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      DEBENTURES.
      53 5 Bayers Sellers Howarth Erskine 6% 1600,000 par Riley, Hargreavee 8% 1284,000 2* 8* pm Singapore E lee trio Tramways 6% 4880,000 M Spore Municipal 6% 11,878 000 nom. Buyem Sellers Spore Municipal 4}% of 1907 •1,600,C00 6% 7%pm S pore Monicipal 4J% of 1009 $1,000,000 7% B%pm Spore Munioipal
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      285 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Feb. 27 -At No. 2 a, Wilkie Road, Java teak household furniture, at 4 80. Mar. I— At the Straits Steam Sawmill, Ltd., No 44, Kallang Road, Poona and Meranti plank", etc., at 4.80. Mar. 2 At saleroom, nnredeemed pledges, at 10. Mar. 4 Kt
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      414 5 YAMATO'S Spring SALE COMMENCES MARCH 1. 41, HIG-H STREET. Oriental Jiair XUasfi. This very elegant preparation containing invaluable utimalants and astringents and combining in its composition the joint ingrod onta of a lotion and a pomade with the delicious odour of Oriental So vers. possesses in its great utility as
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      315 5 MANAGER FOR RUBBER EBTATE WANTED. Wanted for a Rnbber Estate in Dutch Borneo, an experienced Manager. For particulars, apply to Hooglandt Co. 372 n CLERK WANTEO. Wanted immediately for Robber Estate in Sumatra, Eurasian or Chinese Clerk with good knowledge of Estate Bookkeeping. Apply, stating previous experience and salary required,
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      49 5 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY, Undertakers and Monumental Masons. ESTABLISHED 1881. JUST RECEIVED i New Goods oi Superior Quality and Finish. Marblea, Metallic Wreaths, etc. Monuments oi every description RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Best to be had in the colony. With Plumes in use. TBLBPHOKB i NO. TIT. NO. IST. ORCHARD BOAl>.
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27. EXAMPLES TO FOLLOW.
    1076 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27. EXAMPLES TO FOLLOW. This afternoon there will be a ceremonial unveiling at St. Andrew's. Cathedral oi a memorial to the late William Henry Macieod Read, who, in spite of his long residence and arduous work in the East, lived to the ripe ago of
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    11 6 H.M.S. Newcastle left Hongkong on Tuesday last, for a southern cruise.
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    15 6 The flour shipments to the Far East from the Pacific coast are now very large.
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    15 6 The Scots Guards are going to Egypt. The regiment was to sail on the 25th.
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    28 6 The Apollo European Circus and Menagerie will arrive here by the Tara to-morrow morning from Rangoon and will open probably the following night on the Beach lioaA ground.
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    44 6 A telegram to Hongkong says that in order to suit the convenience of the Kaiser, May 16 has*been fixed as the date for the unveiling of the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. The ceremony will be performed by His Majesty the King.
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    11 6 The German warships Gnoisenau and Leipzig sailed for China this morning.
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    32 6 At Powell and Co's saleroom, this morning, a small quantity of No. 1 Sheet Para rubber was sold at 1825 a picul, baik scrap at 9185, and scrap at $100 a picul.
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    36 6 Mr. H. M. Hakim, visiting justice, paid a visit to St. John's Island on Saturday, accompanied by the Port Health Officer, to inspect the hospitals and quarantine camps. He found everything in a highly satisfactory state.
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    43 6 The Chinese Ministry of the Interior (Ming Cheng Pn) has issued a notice to all native barbers in Peking to take care to keep their shops and utensils clean in order to minimise the danger of infectious disease. The barbers have struck work.
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    40 6 News comes from Kajang of a fatality on Ayer Itam estate. A dispute between Chinese and Javanese led to a fight, in which one Chinaman received injuries from which he subsequently died, while for two others medical attention was required.
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    43 6 A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held this afternoon to consider the additional regulations under section 85 of the Tramway Ordinance, the acquisition of 19 Malabar Street, tenders for new gas purifier and the supply of laterite, and other business.
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    44 6 Mr. Chang, a wealthy Chinese settler in the Straits, has, says the Hongkong Telegraph, purchased the ground and building of the Xanyang Exhibition for thirty thousand taefs, and proposes to raise a capital of two million taels to start various kinds of industries there.
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    57 6 While the whole of the public at a show at Rouen were cowering in fear or rushing for the exit at the sight of a lioness which had escaped from its cage, someone threw some meat into a cage near at hand. The lioness followed the meat, and the door
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    48 6 Showgoers generally and patrons of the Marlborough cinematograph will be interested in the announcement that the services of a new orchestra, composed of Goanese professionals have been secured for that show. The orchestra is playing for the first time to-night, and its acquisition will greatly improve the show.
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    48 6 The Theatre Royal was packed on Saturday night, when the Star Opera Company staged Princess Shamshir Baliar and Saiful Moloek. A good many encores were given, and the audience seemed to be delighted with the performance. Last night, the company played Ginnfifah, which also attracted a large audience.
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    49 6 The Alhambra ciaeinatograph exhibited to a well-filled house on Saturday night when an unusually lengthy number of Pathe's Animated Gazette was presented along with a capital series of pictures, comprising subject* of travel, science and nature, art and humour. A change for the better h.-i--becn made in the orchestra.
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    66 6 Garrison orders state that the following is the result of tin- examination for Skill at Arms carried out recently No. 78 Co. R.G. A. Sergeants, Ist Sergt. Noon, 2nd Sergt. Warnes. Rank and File, Ist Br. Colclough, 2nd Br. Wilson, 3rd Br. Linchan. No. 80 Co. R.G.A.- Sergeants, Ist Sergt.
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    61 6 The final performance of A Royal Jester was given in the Theatre to nearly a thousand Chinese children on Saturday under the auspices of the Chinese .Recreation Club. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and shewed an intelligent interest in all they saw. The management of the club are to be
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    72 6 The long spell of dry weather lias given the agricultural districts of Singapore island a very parchodup appearance. There have been small jungle fires in many places, and several such outbreaks have been seen nightly over on the distant islands. Many of the local rubber plantations look badly in need
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    81 6 A serious loss has been sustained by Mm. Ebavomitz, proprietrix of the Globe Hotel. The safe in the hotel has been robbed and a sum of money, that is not less than J.'i'iO and may bo as much as tl4oo, has been stolen. The thief, however, did not touch English
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    84 6 An appeal of Low Long Huat against the judgment in his case against the Planters' Stores and Agency Co., for specific performance of an alleged contract to deliver certain Heawood shares, has been dismissed with costs at Kuala Lumpur. The chief grounds for this decision were that the relationship between
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    111 6 A remarkable attack upon an officer took place lately at the Infantry Barracks, York. A private soldier was taken before Colonel King for a minor military offence and admonished, but not punished. When commanded to leave the room be seized a bayonet from one of the guard and made a
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    332 6 Mr. A. L. Knaggs has retired from the X.M.S. (lovernmeut service. Mr. W. H. Cliappi'l lias retnrntxl to thr Straits. Mr. Boston, of l'ingie K.itate, Lahat, jh opening out more land for rubber planting on his estate at Kathi, on the < hit Road. Mr. D. A.
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    The Amok in Borneo
    100 6 Acting on medical advice, says the B. N. B. Herald, Messrs. Edwards and Skinner, who were recently injured by an amok runner, on Telok Bukan estate, have gone to Hongkong. Mr. Skinner seemed to be well on the way to complete recovery, but .Mr. Edward's wounds
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    Mr. Barnes and Hongkong
    100 6 Referring to the appointment of Mr. Barnes as Colonial Secretary of Hongkong, the South China Morning Post remarks: While there may be some who would, without prejudice to Mr. Barnes, have preferred to have seen the post filled from the ranks of those whose long and
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    Siamese Royal Yacht Arrives
    92 6 The Siamese royal yacht Mulia Chakkri arrived in Singapore to-day to meet several members of the Royal House who are returning to llangkok for the cremation of tho late King. Their Rnyal Highnesses Prince Moliidol (Krom Khun Songkla), Prince C'hutadiij iKroiii Khun Petchaboon), Prince Phrachadipok iKrom
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    S.V.C. Church Parade
    108 6 One hundred and twenty members of the Singapore Volunteer Corps attended a church parade at St. Andrew's Cathedral, last evening. The battalion, under the command of Major U. A. Derrick, paraded at the drill hall. Beach Road, and marched to the cathedral headed by the drums and
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    Three Men Frozen to Death
    121 6 The British hluwkt Taicheni; (3,388 ton«), whilst on her way from C'hinhwangtao to Shanghai loaded witli coal, encountered a severe Btorm on January 30 and xustainod soniedamagotoherhullAlicnoffDairen. With a view to obtaining axHixtance, the English mate and five Chinese suilm h lowww] a bout and
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    FRENCH CABINET.
    94 7 PRIME MINISTER DECIDES TO RESIGN. Impossible to Carry on Government. Rcutkb's Teleoram. London, February 25. A Paris message states that a sudden Cabinet crisis has arisen through the disaffected Radicals disapproving of the Premier's policy of political conciliation. The Government's majority on a vote of confidence fell to
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    Reciprocity.
    55 7 SENATE COMMITTEE MAKES NO COMMENT. Special Session of Congress Probable. Rectrk'k Tklegram. London, February 27. A Washington telegram says the Senate's S'maii c Committee has reported on the reciprocity agreement between America and Canada without recommendation. Everything points to the Senate not passing the agreement, and this will necessitate
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    TURKISH NAVY.
    33 7 Armstrong Group Secure Contracts. Kbutkr's Telegram. London, February 27. A Constantinople message says an agreement has been concluded by Turkey with the Armstrong group for the construction of two first-class battleships.
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    PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE.
    45 7 Dkb Ostasiatischk Lloyd Tklkoram. Berlin, February 26. On the «|>ccial invitation of the King and Queen of England, Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia will accompany the Emperor aud Empress on their visit to England for the unveiling of the Queen Victoria Memorial.
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    COUNT MONTGELAS.
    51 7 Dkr 1 >s r a -1 a 1 1«« 11 y Lloyd Telegrim. Berlin. February 26. The Press reports that Count Montgclas, who 1 now in Tokio, has been appointed a member of thu Political Department of the Foreign Office. The successor of Count Montgclas is Radowitz of
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    DALAI LAMA.
    22 7 Rkcter's Telegram. London, February 26. Tin- Dalai Lama has returned to DarjeeKng from a pilgrimage to Budhist shrines in Bengal.
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    PANAMA CANAL.
    24 7 Reuter's Teleoram. London, February 27. A Washington telegram says the House of Representatives has passed the Panama appropriations for works and fortifications.
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    HERR BALLIN.
    17 7 Dkr Ostasiatische Lloyd Tklkorau Berlin, February 26. Herr Ballin has recovered from his recent UlnesH.
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    RUSSIAN RAILWAYS.
    40 7 Dkr Ostasiatischk. Lloyd Tklhiikasi. Berlin, February 26. The Russian Council of Ministers has resolved to extend South Siberian railway construction to Uralsk, Orenburg, Akmalinsk, Somipalatinsk and also to construct a railway from SciuipaJatiimk to Barnaul. Bijsh, and Nownicolajcwsk.
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    OBITUARY.
    19 7 Deb Ostasiatischk Lloyd Tilioram. Berlin, February 26. Friedroch Spielhagcn. tbo Painter Fritz 111.1 :iml Admiral Parchcn art' dead.
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    RUSSIAN BUDGET.
    28 7 I>KK I>M tsIATISCIIK 1.1.0V11 TkLKHRaM. Berlin, February 26. In the Duma the Budget of 1911 has been presented, and shows a surplus of 48} raillion marks.
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    PLAGUE IN CHINA.
    71 7 Arrangements for the Medical Inquiry. Rbutbr's Tklkoram. London, February 26. The Medical Mission is leaving St. Petersburg to-day fur Harbin to join the AngloFrench missions. It comprises two lady doctors, and three female medical students, including Princess Dolgorukoff. Dkr Ostasiatiscbk Lloyd Tklkoram. Berlin, February 26. The plague
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    THE CROWN PRINCE.
    60 7 Cordial Message to King George. Rkutkr's Teleoram. London. February 26. Th" German Crown Prince has left Bombay homeward bound. I >XX OsTASIATISCHS LLOYD TeLKORAM. Berlin, February 26. The Crown Prince, on his departure from Bombay, sont a hearty telegram to the King of England thanking hi\-> for
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    THE BRITISH ARMY.
    31 7 Provision for Dirigibles and Flying Machines. Rklter's Telegram. London, February 25. The Army estimates are £27,690.000, a reduction of £°70.000. They provide £&'>,ooo for new dirigibles and aeroplanes.
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    AMERICA AND JAPAN.
    48 7 New Treaty Passed by the Senate. Rkcter's Teleoram. London, February 25. A Washington Messtgc says the Senate has ratified the tres'.y with Japan. It contains a note by Baron Uchida, by which Japan undertakes to deal with emigration as effectively as under the old treaty.
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    FRANCE AND JAPAN.
    34 7 Rbcter's Tklkxkam. London, Februaiy 25. Paris telegrams state that the French Senate has adopted the Bill approving the Franco Japanese agreement for mutual protection of trade' marks and copyright in China.
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    LONDON RUBBER PRICES.
    37 7 (From a Malacca Correspondent.) Malacca, February 26. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 6/10) per lb., sellers. The market closed quiet.
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    SELANGOR CLUB MEETING.
    175 7 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 26. Dr. Travert! presided at the annual general meeting of the Selangor Club, held yesterday evening. Discussion of the accounts and estimates was postponed to another meeting. Dr. Travers was re elected Vice-president and the following were appointed on the
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    MOTOR ACCIDENT IN SELANGOR.
    42 7 (b rom Odr Own Cobrxspondhmt.) Kuala Lumpur, February 26. A motor accident occurred last night in which Mr. KeUdie, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, sustained a broken leg and Mr. Stead man was injured on the head.
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    Malacca Rubber Auction.
    48 7 The follow inn prioes were realised for rubber Hold at the Auction Mart, M.l«/v^ on Saturday. All lots offered for sale were sold outright at a higher rate than at the first sale. Fine sheet 1H39.50 per picul Sheet W82.50 Crepe fa 12.00 BoMf 1195.00
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    JAPANESE HONOURS.
    31 7 RkUTKR'k Tm Ki.l: i m. London, February 27. A Paris message says that Mr. Kuriuo has handed to Uie Minister of Marine the Qua! Colon of tlie Itisiny Sun.
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    The Empires Tin.
    1636 7 MR. F. D. OSBORNE LECTURES IN LONDON. The Outlook for F.M.S. Lodes. A large number of tin mining experts and other* gathered at the Chamber of the Royal Society of Arts, London, on January 81, to listen to a paper read by Mr. F. Douglas Osbo- lie,
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    GUN-CARRIAGE FALLS INTO SEA.
    242 7 Soldiers Dive to Save their Lives One Injured. A mishap, serious in itself but fortunately attended by no grave injuries to life, occurred yesterday at Tanjong Pagar. A heavy guncarriage weighing sum, 18 tons intended for the forts at Blakan Mati, was in process of being
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    Magistrate's Appeal Case.
    315 7 In the Supreme Court, this morning. Mr. Justice ''isher heard the appeal of Teo Nah Tean, represented by Mr. R. St. J. Braddell, against the decision of Mr. Robinson who had fined him |25 for voluntarily causing hurt. Mr. R. C. Edmonds, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, represented
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    JANUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    18 7 Bukit Rajah.— 46,B66 lb. Consolidated Malay. -25,968 lb. Dainansara.— BB,24B lb. Perak Plantations. -14,251 lb.
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    SOCIETY WEDDING.
    3511 7 MARRIAGE OF MISS ANDERSON AND MR. D. Y. PERKINS. Brilliant Ceremony. LARGE ASSEMBLY OF GUESTS AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. Magnificent Presents. The marriage of Miss Catherine Elizabeth Mary Anderson, younger daughter of His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, O. C. M. and Mr. Donald Yerbnry Perkins, youngest son
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      247 8 The date of closing the entries for the Veterans' double handicap in connection with the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament has been extended to Saturday, March 11, at 7 p.m. The R.U.A. are desirous of obtaining fixtures for hockey, football and cricket matches. Clubs having dates open are
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      Golf.
      131 8 Sepoy Lines Qolf Club. The Youngde Rougemont Cup has been won oy David, who, in the final on Thursday last, beat Everitt one up. On Friday evening, Lady Hyndman-Joues gave away the prizes won duriug the last two months, as follows Andrew Currie Cup (Ladies Championship of Sinf>a]K>re) winner
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      Lawn Tennis.
      132 8 5.C.C. Tournament. The only tie played in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament, on the Esplanade, on Saturday, was in the Profession Pairs when Municipality. Ma»h and Kulcher beat Banks 11. Ferrier and Nelson, 6 4, 6 o. To-day's ties are as follow D. Sinolks. Greuwin v. Robertson. Rutley
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    F. M. S. Railway Parcel Rates.
    62 8 The following are the new rates for the carriage of parcels not exceeding 5 lbs. on thu F. M. S. railways ivcr 25 and up to 50 miles 15 60 75 16 75 100 20 1011 150 25 150 200 25 200 250 80
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    1047 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 27, 1911. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following Ust of quotations this morning OENERAL. 810 Eastern Smelting Co. »7pd. 6.50 7.00 10 Fraser and Neave Ld. 85.00 c/diy 10 Hotel van Wijk 24.00
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    LABUAN NOTES.
    292 8 1 From Odb Own Cokkksfondkkt.) Labuan, February 23. Mr. O'Large has left the Telegraph Company's service and joined the Melalap Estates, B. N. B. The mines at Coal Point have not been closed down yet. Pumping is still going on and a small quantity of coal is being
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      43 8 'Twa* a neat little cough That carried him off, And a neat little coffin They carried him off in I You have heard that, I'm sure, But the point is, tbey graved him Whiile Woods' Prppermint Cure Would moat tartly have savtd him
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      304 8 Raffles M Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, March 4. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Salmon. The only first class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant. With management, French kitchen and attendance as in the finest European Restaurants. Manager G. Ferandy, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from
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      138 8 Oriental Specific It is the Specific for aonte and chronio discharges, and of whatever standing. Prioe I I.M THE CITY DIBPENBARY. SELEGIB ROAD, BINGAPORB. 9.1-A aio» NEW MUSIC. WALTZB9, SONG 3, SBLBOTIONS. HARRY LAUDER S SONGS AND ALBUM. W.J.QABOIA, 910, Orchard Road. 24-24 28-2-12 THE STAR OPERA CO. Th« Dutch
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      199 9 FUSSELL'S Milk Cream. Butterfly Brands. Sole Agents Paterson, Simons Company, Ltd. FURTHER REDUCTIONS in the Price of MICHELIN TYRES From the 15th February, Inclusive. Ask for new PRICE LIST from DUPIRE BROTHERS, Agents. THF BEKOH RUBBER ES FATES, LTD. Capital £150,000. Purchased Jffiffi 2£. Working Capital £30.000 Estimated Expenses £10,000
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      354 9 ARTICLES FOB SALE. BIRDB OF PARADIBE FOR SALE. At Messrs. Morauz Co IV/20, Boat Quay. 10-1 n MOTOR CAR FOR SALE Four cylinder Darrscq car, 18 H. P., seat five, very comfortable, in excellent condition; Bargain. Apply K. Y. Z., c/o Straits Times. 112 o FOR BALE. Second-hand cottage piano
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      595 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS. s.s. "Glenogle" 8,760 Tans s.s. Seang Bpe" 5,7»9 Tons, s.s. Seang Choon 6,776 Tons. FOR PENANG AND RANGOON. s.a. SEAX3 BEE, on March 9. FOR HONGKONG. AMOY AND BWATOW. 88. GLENOGLE, on Mirch 16. Tbis steamer has excellent aocom mod at ion for passengers,
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      517 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES BTRAITB. Also takiog pasaeogen and cargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, SOHTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENBLAND PORTS, BHITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIAN and* NEW ZEALAND PORTd. Smooth Passage. Superb Scenery. A
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      443 9 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND RESIDENCE Board and apartments for single gentle men at 11, Dhoby Ghaut. Terms Moderate. 3168 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Splendid single and double rooms with verandahs, baths and showers attached, olose to town. Every Comfort Tennis Court. Terms moderate, Apply Proprii Ufsh, KHliney House, 7, St.
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      480 10 INSURANCE. fiREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. dead Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors i 0. A. Dkkhh-k, Esq.. Chairman. 4. H. Fair, Esy Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., cm Chief Med. OfficerF. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Coovrkir. Tow Noan Pan, Esq. Ono Soom Teb, Esq. boo
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      233 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Insurance in Force, over $17,1 N,M> New Business, 1909, over M.SM.OOO Net Surplus above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over $35,004 was set aside as a special addition to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANS, Manager,
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      525 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Snares ot £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest
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      635 10 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE CD., LTD. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STREET. Established 1907. Capital paid up 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tan Tbck Joon 6. Sim Ku Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sbno 7. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Liao Cbia Hbno
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      874 10 MLEB BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AUCTION SALE OF Java |Teak and Europe-Made Household Furniture, Etc, THE PROPERTY OF G. SCHUDEL, ESQ., To be held at Stanmore, Grange Road, Tanglin, ON SA.TURDA V, MARCH 11. Handsome dr wing-rocm, dining room acd bedroom furniture ot the best description. Excellent Cottage Piano by
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      425 10 H. L. COGHLAN CO.'S FORTHCOMING FURNITURE AUCTIONS. Saturday, February H, Household furni ture, eto. Chancery House, Chancery Lane. E Oottschalk. Erg. Saturday, Fthruary 25. Household furni ture, etc. Fir Tree Hill, Teluk Blangah Road. H. von Meinee, Ef q. Saturday, March 18. Household furniture, eto. Sheen, 98 2, River Valley
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1048 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Second-Hand Cars. There arc hardly auy makers nowadays who, iv order to sell their very latest models, have not been obliged to take in part payment automobiles tliat have been supplied to customers desiring to make a change. These are, in
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      354 11 WOLSELEY CARS FORMERLY KNOWN A 8 BIDDELEY AUTOCARB Sole Agents Penang, F.M.S. and Sumatra. CENTRAL 3S5g SILENT KNIBHT ROVERS Arriving Shortly s 8 11. 1., Single cylinder, four-seated Cars. 12 H.l'., Two cylinder fm. soatcd Cars. In Stook 20 H.l'., 6 oylindcr, seyon seated, STANDARD," painted Black. 15 11. P.,
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      34 11 THE BEST PHYSIC. When you want a physic that is mild and gentle, easy to take and certain to act, always oho Chamborlain's Stomach and Liver Tablota. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      562 11 YOU CAN'T AVOID TYRE TROUBLES But you can reduce them to a minimum by fitting "CONTINENTALS." Once more the prices have been reduced considerably our new Price List is ready and will be forwarded to you.— FRESH STOCKS IN ALL CURRENT SIZES Through all dealers and Qaragem. CONTINENTAL TYRE ft
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      569 12 AN INDIAN PATENT STONE Floor is More Durable than Granite Blocks. IT CAN WITHSTAND THE BTRAIN OF HEAVY IMPACT AND REPEL THE DESTRUCTIVE ACTION OF WATER. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD WANTS. CHINESE CLERK WANTED. Wanted tor Kuala Lumpur, joung Chinese Olerk with a knowledge of bookkeeping and accounts Apply to
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      399 12 WAHT3. NURSE WANTEO. Wanted, an English woman as nurse to v child 6 years old. Apply Norse," c/o Straits Times. 24-2 27-2 SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTED. Wanted, a fi .i rai" Shorthand-writer and Typist. Apply to F. \V. Barker Co. 242 a DOCTOR DIBEN6A6ED. Fully qualified; British; Estate work, etc. Replies
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      603 12 TO BE LET OB 8010, TO BE LET. Godown, No. 6 Mirban Road, and shop Houses No 22 and 28, Sooth Canal Road. Immediate entry. Apply to Go Boon Quan, 88, Chin Swee Road. o2«86 HOUSES TO LET. No. 80, Robinson Road, and Nob. 41 and 44, Anson Road. Apply
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      618 12 HOTICEB. NOTICE. T~ The undersigned beg to inform the public that from the Ist day of March, 1911, they will start an establishment under the Firm name of Ching Keng Lee Co., at No. 3, Baffles Place, Singapore, as Auctioneers, Valuers, Estate and Commission Agents and Contractors. Dated this 16th
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      768 12 NOTICEB. KIAM KIAT A CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■winwt and Municipal Contractor*. Telephone No. 421. 108* 109, Market Street. NOTICE. TAKE NOTICE that the partnership business hitherto existing under the Style or firm of Lee Chim Tek k Co., of No 84, Win Chester House (16 Collyer Qaay), share brokers, has this
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      312 12 NOW CHOOSE Bochstein Piano* Brinsmead Pianom Stain way Pianos Raohala Pianos Col lard Pianos Broadwood, White Pianos Kriobol Piano* Russell Piano* Winkelmann Piano* Krauss Piano* Haako Piano* Strohmenger Piano* Lehmann Piano* THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY. LIMITED. Raohal* 1 Auto-Player Piano* Allison Auto-Player Piano* Manual Auto-flayor Piano* Brinsmead Angelus. We WANT
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      241 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellane oos wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 11 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each insertion. For p.p.o. cards, on page 0, 12. Inch Scau Ratbb are
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