The Straits Times, 31 January 1912

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.786 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 31. 1912. PHICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 288 1 BEER. Popular Motor Cycles NEW SHIPMENT OF 3| H.P. 2-Speed Humbers. 31 H.P. 2 Matchless. 3| H.P. 1 Excelsior. 3| H.P. 1 Norton. Expected this Month. 34 H.P. 2-Speed Indians. 34 H.P. 2 Bats. 34 H.P. 2 Budge's. 24 H.P. Twin Motor Reves. SIDE CARS IN STOCK. KATZ BROS., LD.
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    • 340 1 ROBINSON ff CO. Lawn Tennis Requisites. I Robinson's Regulation Tennis K IsTX Balls are manufactured on Mfll an improved principle hy Btii shape and bound longer JsHG? than any other Ball. I^Wtf^lß^ PRICE $6.50 PER DOZEN. TheC Ub SHANK'S LAWN Patent Water Ballast THE 'CLUB TENNIS mowers. Rollers wkvw ihiiiviw
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    • 11 1 DUMIHY i GO. GHAHPA6NB ADAMSON. 6ILFILLAN AND CO., LTD., SOLI AOINTS.
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  • 837 2 IMPORTANT RULING IN COMPANY LAW. A Businesslike Interpretation. The common-sense decision of Mr. Justice Swinfen Eady, reported in the December 'i issue of the Weekly Notes, upon the requirements of the notice made to shareholders for the purpose of their passing special resolutions cannot be too widely known,
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  • 81 2 It is rumoured that two powerful foreign steamship lines, whose vessels are not altogether unknown in the eastern waters, contemplate putting some of their steamers on the pilgrim carrying trade from Singapare tn Jeddah for tin- Haj to Mecca. At present and for many years this trade ha* been entirely
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  • 54 2 A great snowstorm has been raging in Saghalien and Hokkaido. In Saghalien the snow is ten feet in depth and railway communication is entirely suspended one village is almost entirely buried in snow. Hailway communication in Hokkaido, excepting between Sapporo and Otaru, ceased for some days. In places the snow
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  • 1069 2 Position of The Leagues. When we reflect that playing at home i« supposed to be worth at least a goal to the majority of clubs, it must be conceded that visiting teams did remarkably well on Saturday, says the Weekly Scotsman of January 6. Topping the list is
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  • 451 2 How Modern Science Cures It. Among the moat profound and persistent results of infection by the malaria germ, ana'mia takes a high place. The reason is obvious, for, to quote the old bible words, "the blood ia the life," and i! very part of the body
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 180 2 The harvests of Sea and Land Yield a Priceless Remedy for weakness and wasting yr (TRADE MARK) (OF COD LIVER OIL IN HALT EXTRACT) The finest body-builder known to modern S j science. 'Kepler' Solution forms healthy /j| ifj fat, flesh and blood, bone, brain and muscle. It fills out
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    • 38 2 Try This for a Cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of coughs, colds and croup. It can bo depended upon. Try it. Sold by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 260 2 Photographic Stores DEVELOPINGAND PRINTING. JUST ARRIVED s New Camoram I New Cameras I I New Cameras I I I New Lenses, New Accessories, oto. KOfiß HINQ CHIOHB GO. No. 103 and 104, North Bnd 8 o Road. 14 81- B HIS MAJESTY'S BRAND. SOLD IN CASES OF 12 SQUARE BOTTLES.
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  • 775 3 MISSIONARIES TO TEACH CHINESE SCHOLARS. A New Field of Work. No missionary in China has a higher reputation for wisdom than Timothy Richard, and it is worthy of note that lie calls for one hundred missionaries who shall devote themselves entirely to literary work. The purpose is
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  • 205 3 There has been a remarkable seijuel to tl»! ai list of Mr. John Howard Kord, of New York, on a charge of abduction in the United States. Mr. Kord, who was arrested on landing from the Lapland at Dover, is a very we ilthy man, and
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 454 3 BY APPOINTMENT *g«ft& To RM E KING A commendable feature about Lemco is its marvellous "keeping properties." Even in the tropics opened jars keep absolutely fresh and pure. This phenomenon is not due to preservatives, but to beef purity and perfect concentration. Food reliability reaches its topmost point in Lemco.
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    • 62 3 Whooping: Cough. When your child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cou^h loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough licmedy as may bo required. This remedy will aluo liquify the tou^h mucus and make it i r to expectorate. It has been u-.nl Micc»^sfully in many epidemics
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    • 791 3 IWTHAT CUTICURA CURED WE' Worried and Tortured for 5 Years. Covered with Eruption All Over. Could Not Sleep nor Rest. Felt Like Tearing Himself to Pieces. With First Use of Cuticura Ointment, had No Itching at All. "I hsTs bern tortured tor til* put ot* tmn with s> bsd skin
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    • 330 3 La *»-w^ milk J Those who use NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by tha Medical Profession for upwards of 39 years. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only is required to prepare the Food for immediate use.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 636 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.M STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOX CHINA. JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADKN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Throngh Bills ct Lail ng issued fcr Ohina Coast, Pertiian Gulf, Continental asd American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or aboat:— MAIL LINES 1912 Ontward (/or China.) AMsayo Feb
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    • 653 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be. twoeu Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, nnrier mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tho Now Twio-Borow Steamors maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and aro
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    • 687 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgina Bisat, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kohsamoi, Bandon, Langsuan Chnmpon Taku, Kohlak «nd Bangkok. Ou* Departure 8 p.m. s.s. MAHIDOL.* Jan. 31 s.s. REDANO Jan. 31 Feb. 3 s.s. PRACHATIPOK* Feb.
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    • 508 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD OEUTSCHE OaMPFlCaif*FAHRTSOEB. HARM BREMLR Combined Service. Tbe Bteamnrs of these Oomrunies maintain a regular ser"ic« between Harabarg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam and the Straits China and Japan. Homeward 1 they aro despatched foitnightly for Havro and Hamburg and onco a month for Bremcrhavon
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    • 697 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. IM D. L. Rorddoutscher Lloyd, Breme IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting MarHeillen, Naplos, Alexandria, and vico versa) Port Said, Suoz, Adon, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,
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  • 124 5 FIXTURES Wednesday, January 31. High Water, 6 51 a.m., 9.)8 p.m. Thursday. February 1. High Water, 8.4 a.m., 10.30 p.m. B. I. homeward mail closas. Friday, February a. High Water, 9 10 a.m., 11.11 pm. Tanglin Club dance. S. R E. (v.) rifle olub meeting, 6.80. Saturday,
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  • SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    • 206 5 Today. Bangkok Singapore 8 pm Port Swettecbam, Penang and Rangoon Lama Bpm Malacca, P. Swcttenham and Telok Auiion Ipoh 3 pm Selat Pandjang, Bcngkalip, Siak and Pakan Barue Morkun 3 pm PenaDg Hong Wan I 3 pm To-morrow. Bangkok Bridge 7 am Cucob Hock Hye 10 am
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    • 151 5 The Imp German m%il otcamir Prioz Eitnl tth drioh left Colombo at 7 p.m. on S.tt ir.l iy. tbe 27tb iust., and may bo exj 2t<d tD arrive bore on Friday, morning, the •Jinl proximo. The B I. contract packet stoamnr Tnroba with mail* from London up
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    • 103 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAOAR East Wharf Basin— Nil. East W. Siction No. 1— C. de Eizagiirre, Sbiirs Wbarp-NH. Tliouuwj Maim W. Sict. No. t— KVphaots, Ujina. 8— Fiick Si i«. »-N'l- 6— Nil. B—Paklirg,8 Paklirg, Szigetvar. N T
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  • 50 5 . Arrivals. Pr>r stenmer Cii;m<; Sens. .Tun. .10. From I?at«vi;i. Mr. A. Utah, Mrs. L. Oibson and cluM. IVr staamar Monmontlishire: Jan. :'.O. From Japan via poits, Mrs. lioss, Miss Me- ;:ll.m. Mn. BridKea, HIM Farner, Mr. aud Hi*. Stewart. Capt. Kent, Messrs. Jay, Mcrnon aud A ndrews.
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  • 263 5 Finance Commerce. ■XOHANQB. SiNOAPOsa, Janvary 81, 1912. O» Lohdou— Bank 4 m/f 2/4 j Demand m 3/4,0, Privatejo ru/i M 2/4 J 3 8 m/i 2/41 On GianiiM— Bank d/d m 288 i Privatc.B.m/( m. M2| Oa Frahci— Bank d/d 204 Private 8 m/i >. at 9 On Ikdu— Bank
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 164 5 tpgtie !2 Valuo (S 10 10 Belal Tin 10 10 Brnanii 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 Kinta Tin £1 £1 Lahat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tie 5/. 6/- Pabang Coniu 1 £1 £1 Pongkalen £1 £1 Poudk Bahru £1 £1 PnhicK Lama 10 10 Rahman Hyd £1 41 Ratiuao
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    • 581 5 RUBBER. Issue 12 Vtine Buyers tJeliere 3/. 2,'. Alla«at 8/8 4/2/. a/. AnetoMaiaj 17 U I s >» ■li- 2/. BaUna Maitka '2,4 210 £1 £1 Bata Cavos 11 IIS.O 12 0.0 £1 £1 Bata Tigs 3 17.8 48 9 £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 2.10 8 3 0.0 £1 £1
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    • 119 5 I<wne 3 Value Bujeri Seller*. 10 10 Barter* nom. 8mci«B|, 10.00 10 1 800 Ml Ml Blectrio Tramwaji 8 6 8/0 10 10 Fraaer k Neave 47 03 47 25 100 Howarth Brskine {7.60 100 7% fret 91.00 100 100 KaU Bro, Del 180X10 100 100 6% Cam. Piet.
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    • 41 5 Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4)% ofl»07 11,800,000 7% Spore Municipal 4J% ol IMS •1,000,000 7% 9%pm Spore Municipal 4% •f10a,900 par Bnyjrs Selleis Howarth Brskine 6% 1900,000 pai Riley. Hargreaves 1284.000 1* Singapore Electric Tramways 8% £860,000 SporoMunioipalß $1,87-.000 torn.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 52 5 True Test of Merit. You jiiiiui'iMiiiiii not by what lie promises to do, but l»y what bat <l"ii.'. Ttoa» \m the only trur U-st. I'liaiulMilain's Ooogh liciuc<ly judged hf flda stainlanl bat no HU|)crior. People everywben Hut-ak of it in the lii^lnst torins »f praise. For hulu by all Übpunsarios
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    • 288 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. .Tun 81.— At Dillan'n Australian Hirse R» prsit ->ry. Nob. R and 4, Kouk Road, Hois<-s and Carriages, at 5.1 V Fob 1. -At saleroom, uoredeemed pledges, at 10 Feb 8.- At the Bsllevue Narserv, No. 28. Kirn Kcat Ilo»d, large ooUocti'jn of Flowering and
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    • 275 5 Bonton Soage Obtainable at &L C < and I JOHN LITTLE Effyptl n ROBINSON CO.. LTD.. AND CO kind P! i.l i[J I ■OfUM U*Hm*tm .n> ol |-rf.vl .;aJny Uil a 1, 111, v,.,,, t. k, THORNE'S OLD VAT No. 4 Scotch Whisky. Obtainable from HASLEWOOD CO., LTD., f TAN
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    • 99 5 FOR SALE. Typewriter in good working order. Price ll:(). L. K. Salomonson. No. 6, Malacca Street. 811 2-2 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LIMITED. FOX HONOKONO, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. The Company's Steamer KUT SANG 4,89) tons, H. C. D. Bradley, Commander, is due here on Wednesday, the 8 1st instant, and
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    • 33 5 RAVENSWAY CO., UNDERTAKERS. SCULPTORS AND MARBLE MERCHANTS. (Established 1881). MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALWAYS IN STOCK. From $25 upwards. METALIC WREATHS FROM CHO.CE MAKERS At Moderate Prices. 87, ORCHARD ROAD, *BL NO 71T.
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  • 1168 6 Once or twiccMately it has been put to us that we have made it difficult for a public company to obtain directors in Singapore and tho F.M.S. When we ask what wo have said to justify such a statement, the
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  • 13 6 A dance will be held at the Tanglin Club on Friday, February 2.
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  • 13 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.
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  • 26 6 Captain Baldwin, tho well-known aviator, has arrived at Hongkong. He and Mr. Leo Hammond, another well-known aviator, aro on their way to Manila for the Carnival.
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  • 32 6 Two hours after a letter arrived at tiio local post-office bearing for address a sketch of a doukoy and a boot it was correctly delivered at the Donkey and Buskins Inn, Colchester.
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  • 31 6 It has been decided by some of those who belonged to the famous South African regiment, Kitchener's Horse, to celebrate tho anniversary of the founding of the corps by a banquet.
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  • 31 6 Mr. Hollman, an assistant on the Kaloengan estate in Billa, was suddenly attacked by a nativo coolie and murdered. Tho coolie was arrested. Tho unfortunate victim has left a young widow.
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  • 33 6 The Austrian cruiser Szigetvar arrived here this morning, and dropped anchor in the roads. She is a vessel of 2,300 tons, and carries 321 crew, 12 guns. She intends sailing for Hongkong to-morrow.
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  • 32 6 Information was received in Singapore this morning that tho Dutch armoured cruiser Zeven Proviucien, which went aground on an uncharted rock west of Pulau Kundur last week, was refloated on Monday night.
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  • 47 6 The screw pile jetty which Messrs. D. G. Robertson and Co. were constructing at Port Swettenham being completed, that nrin are now putting up another neai' it. It is understood that a third one will also be erected later on and the three will be connected up.
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  • 45 6 Stated to be the oldest Oddfellow in the world, Mr. Thomas Blades, of Yarwell. Northamptonshire, is hale and hearty in his ninety-seventh year. He joined the Oddfel lows in the early thirties, and a challenge has failed to produce any one to beat his record.
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  • 51 6 Mr. H. R. Honeyman defeated Mr. J. B. Ferricr in the final of the golf championship of Shanghai after a very close aud interesting match. The result after four rounds ot play was only gained by a 2 up and 1 to play margin, which shows the keenness of the
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  • 60 6 During the month of December, 1911, the State of l'crak exported i'els 4,2.87 of wolfram bearing a duty ot 9H3.74, making a total for the year of Pels 1, l-vi.si bearing a duty of 92,373.62, being an increase over the year 1911 of l'els 183.58 and duty, 9367.16. Scheelite not
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  • 63 6 The latest issuo of the F.M.S. Government Gazette publishes a list of twenty one names of persons who have failed to fulfil llw. l.hnnr (mJUm «4 >~ kola by them and in consequence these aro liable to forfeit, unless good and sufficient cause, to the satisfaction of the Collector, Batu
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  • 67 6 The Kuala Lnmpur Scotsmen having allowed themselves too short a time to get arrangements carried out for a Burns Concert on January 23, had a social evening with their chief, Mr. Giluiore, of the Chartered iiank, but it is being arranged to have a concert on Friday, February 10, in
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  • 69 6 Mr. Flanagan, Inspector of Weights ami Measures, haled four Chinese traders to the first magistrate s court to day on charges of being in possession of false diuhings. Fines of 910 each were imposed on Toll Hong Chong, of 29, North Boat Quay, and Lim Chon of 90, Boat Quay
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  • 73 6 The Mining World considers that this year Bolivia will probably show an increased tin output, that of F.M.S. some recovery, that of China a decrease ou account of the revolution. Nigeria has not shown advance as some expected, but any new licld requires lime, and although the extension ot the
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  • 85 6 The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. I'owcllaii'l Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon. li c. hold agricultural land in the district of Jurong, area 21 acres 1 rood 16 poles, grant No. 20, S. S. T. Aroonasalam Chetty, 81,600; agn cultural land at West Bukit Timali. area
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  • 81 6 Although the property involved was only a leather belt valued at 81.30, and K0 cents in cash, four men, Malays and Tamils, were heavily seutenced by Mr. Kiriustone, the District Judge, yesterday, for robbery. All were bod characters, well-known to the police, and the sentences were as folio as: Kasim
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  • 94 6 At tbe annual general meeting of the Lower I'erak I'lauters' Association held last Thursday oveniug iv the Lower Perak Club, seventeen members were present. The Chairman, Mr. Maurice Maude, read the report of the past year's work which showed a considerable amount of good work done by the association. Mr.
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  • 308 6 . Mr. W. I). Mayor has been appnint«d sccrotary of the Solangor Fire Urigado in place of Mr. N. (irenicr, resigned. Mr. J. C. Ninmo, acting manager, the Sengat Rubber Estato Co., Ltd., has been confirmed in the post as tnanagor. Mr. N. N. Adis returned to Singapore
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  • 76 6 The body of a Macao woman, who had evidently boon strangled to death, was found in a box discovered in a plantation oil Macpherson Road yesterday. She had apparently l>eeu dead for two or three days. The polico are making enquiries into that and also into the circumstances attending
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  • 102 6 . A communication has been received by the Commissioner of Police, Rangoon, from the Chief Police Officer of Singapore, thanking him for the information furnir.hoi by Petcutlve Inspector Colquhoun of Rangoon, lost December, which was acted upon at once and led to the arrest in London of de
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  • 128 6 The Chief Justice, Sir W. 11. Hyndraan .Tones, ami Mr. Justice Fisher were Nfuri with counsel at the Supreme Court, thin morning, in arranging provisional dates for the hearing of MM during the present month. There, are some H causes to be disposed of. aud include actions
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  • 129 6 Chinese Cruiser Haichi. According to tho .lapan Chronicle, the Chinese cruiser Haielii, 4 ,'2OO tons, is missing. As will be re:n< niliriol, says our contemporary, the ilaiehi was sent to Knglaud last year to represent the Chinese (iowrn ment at the Coronation. She afterwards proceeded to New York, where she
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  • 206 6 It is announced tliat the Singapore Art Club intend holding uu exhibition in tinTungliu Club ou March 12 aud lit at which prizes will bo awarded for works in oilx, water colours, lilarl; and white, pliotogmpliH and applied arts. Two M(U competitions lire bi-iny held this yiur,
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 108 6 100 letters press copied in five minutes. •f*"*|U <^=* .Superseded but net useless. s I Will give six to ten copies from one letter. Cannot smear or blur originals. f^ONE 0 Ld., 14a, Oollyer Quay. Mew Shipment Just Arrived. WORLD-WIDE XOROSTIX ALLKIHDSAND RENOWN FOR ©^^*!^JW STYLES ONE PRICE STYLE AND
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    • 224 6 HERE AT LAST A Film of sustained interest throughout From Rags to Silk Part I and Part II A splendidly photographed, superbly staged, and excellently acted drama of domestic trials and trinmphs, brimful of thrilling and exciting incidents. Every minute in its passage will hold your attention and arouse a
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  • 231 7 GRAVE SITUATION IN THE CAPITAL Fomented by Anarchists. Rbutbr's Tblbgram. London, January 81. There is now a general strike in Lisbon in sympathy with tho agricultural striko in Bvora. Despatches from Lisbon indicate a grave situation, but tho censorship obscuros the realities. The streets aro practically deserted,
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  • 128 7 RECEPTION OF THE MEDINA AT GIBRALTAR. Marred by Family Bereavement. Riutbb's Telkorax. London, January 'M. I {outer wires from Gibraltar that a special Moorish mission sent by the Sultan, and including tho Fjp igu Minister and the Grand Vizier, has arrived la gi'eet King George and Queen
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  • 82 7 Sympathy with the Duchess and Royal Family. Rictrr's Tbleora*. Loudon, January .HO. All the papers havo articles on tbo death of the Duke of Fifo. expressing sympathy with the Princess 1 loyal and their MejeetiMi whose joyous home-coming will be overk!. .do.w d. They pay a
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  • 47 7 EOMB OUTRAGE IN SPAIN. Six Gendarmes killed" and Eight Wounded. lin Tib's TILEGBAM. LoTidin. via l>n:liau. January ;!0. Router wi;.'s from Salonika that I b-ttirb thrown at S: nnunit/a bat ui^ht lulled an officer and liw gi-us-d'irnu's, and w.mnd.'d the commandant of the d'armoiie and seven ffarßMß,
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  • 38 7 Kki'tkr's Telkgram. London, \j a I hirljau, January 10. All )io|h hus been abandoned of the overdue Wilson liner (leiioi, bound to Itiga with a crew of twonty-fuar. Wreckage lias bt»m wa«hed ashore MM Herwick.
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  • 38 7 Hkitkii'.s Tki.ikikam. London, via iMiilian. January ;(0. Intense frost pit vails throughout Knglaud and Wiinlerinore and other lakes aro frozen. Skating is flaiag on Ml hundreds of Hooded i Crcs in the ThMMi Valley.
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  • 180 7 GOOD RESULTS AT YESTERDAYS SALE. Over Six Hundred Tons Offered. (From Our Own Corrbspondimt.) London, January 30. The auction was easier and prices wore slightly below those at last auction. Six hundred and twenty seven tons of Plantation was offered (485 tons Malayan) against HO tons (197
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  • 52 7 Recter's Telegram. London, via Durban, January 30. Washington messages say the Caucus Democrats in the House of Representatives, in pursuance of the policy of economy, have voted against any increase of tho navy during the present session, thus interrupting tho programme, of two battleships yearly, initiated under
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  • 68 7 Rbutrr's Telegram. London, via Durban, January 30. A further report on the Nastin and Ben /oval -chlorine treatments of leprosy in British Guiana say that the former appears to have little or no influence, but the latter is extremely valuable as a nasal spray or for painting
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  • 59 7 Riutib's Telegram. London, via Durban, January 30. A Havana message says the continuance of unusually warm weather is unfavourably affecting the sugar crop. The cane coutaics an average of 10 per cent, less sugar than last year. It is feared that the estimate of 18J million tons
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  • 83 7 (From Oub Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 30. The result of tho recession of the prohibition of the export of rice from Saigon, which will come into force on February 1, is that from iiO.IHtO to MO.OOO tons are rea.ly for shipment. It is expected that a
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  • 56 7 . (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 30. \t IVnang RflEJm to-day Munusawmy Naiua, a clerk in tho Municipal water dapartmont, was charged with falsifying accounts. Ho was uonvictod. The jury added a rider stating that tho inefficiency of the check system threw temptation in the accused's way. Hi
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  • 91 7 . The twentieth auclioii was h( Id on January 80, by the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Kubber Association. Sixty-seven cases wore offered, the weights being 7.1.28 piculg, or 10,087 lbs. and all lots were sold. The market showed strength, and tho following prices wcro realized No. i sheet
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  • 20 7 A Calcutta notification says Lieutenant Black, Kssex licgimcnt, is appointed Aide de<'nui]i to tlie (ii'iionil (tllic ;r Commanding, Straits Settlement*.
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  • 1147 7 MERITS OF OLD AND MODERN METHODS. Poverty, Oatmeal and Classics. The Earl of Rosebery, who was the principal guest at the congress dinner of the Educational Institute of Scotland, at Edinburgh, on January 8, proposed the toast of The City of Edinburgh. His lordship said I will
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  • 1468 7 SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS AT THE THEATRE. Question of Municipal Motors. A meeting of the Mun-cipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon, when the members present were Mr. F. J. Hallifax, president; the Hon. Dr. F. B. (Voucher, Messrs. W. Peacock, A. W. Bean, H. L. CoghUn, Dr. S. C. Yin,
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  • 408 7 Sequel to Protest on Behalf of Native Girls. With reference to the death of the Key. Arthur Jeffreys Douglas, an English missionary on Lake Nyassa, who was shot dead by a Portuguese official at the Portuguese station of Kobwe, in the presence of the Bishop of
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  • 160 7 Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co. kindly favour us with the London prices they havt received yesterday morning Quotations. M mi, a Mm.,. PRICES. PUICKH. Allagare 8,9 Labns 9 0 Anglo Malays 17,6 Lanadronsp.p. 47,9 p Anglo- Javas 7/6 Ledburys 62 G Anglo-
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  • 59 7 A REPORTED REPUBLICAN VICTORY. Reign of Terror at Mukden. Riutbb's Tklbobam. London, via Durban, January 30. Reuter wires from Peking that the Imperialists are reported to have been defeated in a battle by the Revolutionaries on the Tientsin-Pukow railway. Both sides lost heavily. A reign of terror prevails
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  • 90 7 TERRIBLE PUNISHMENT OF.THE LEADERS. Six Generals Lynched. Rbutbr's Telegram. London, via Durban, January 30. A revolutionary outbreak in Ecuador has been crushed after a sanguinary battle. The mob at Guayaquil lynched the rebel commander, shooting, beheading and burning him. Five Revolutionary generals were subsequently sent to Quito and
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  • 81 7 Prospects of Peace Improving. Reutbr's Tklkgram. London, via Durban, January ML The football ground was chosen for thu Churchill meeting because the Belfast Liberals were refused six halls. A marquee will be erected to accommodate five thousand aud there will bo a procession of thirty thousand, headed
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  • 28 7 Riutib's Tileoram. London, January 30. The death is announced of Admiral Sir John Dalrymple Hay. London, via Durban, January 30. The death of Lord Stanmore is announced.
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  • 28 7 . Dbb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tklforam. Berlin, January 30. The rumours that the position of the German Ambassador in London is shaken are declared to bo without fouudation.
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  • 32 7 BARON VON AEHRENTHAL. Dkr Ostasiatiscuk Lloyd Tll.BiHura Berlin, January 80, Baron von Aehrenthal, the Austriau Chancellor, is suffering from pneumonia, and it is feared that the disease will have a fatal issue.
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  • 46 7 Dbr Ostasiatiscub Lloyd Tklkgram. Berlin, January 30. Tho Kaiser will open tho Hoichstag in person. The first measure to be brought before tLe Reichstag will deal with the requirements of the army aud the navy, and the provisions for the cost of those.
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  • 24 7 KRUPP FACTORY. DIR OsTASIATISCHB LLOYD TbLSQRAX. Berlin, January 30. Tho Kaiser will attend tho celebration of tho centenary of tho Krupp factory in August.
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  • 35 7 Dkr Ostasiatisciii Lloyd Tklkciram. Berlin, January 30. In denial of tho statements of tho press, both the German and tho Portuguese Governments declare that no cession of Portuguese colonies to Germany is intended.
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  • 43 7 Deb Ostasiatisciir Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, January 30. A St. Petersburg messago states that Japan is in negotiation with tho Korean railway authorities and the administration of tho Kwantung postal department for tho establishment of a shorter mail route Japan and Europe.
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  • SPURTING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 98 8 A meeting of the S.li.K. (v). Rifle Club will bo lii-Ul at tha S.V.C. Drill Hall, on Friday, l'ebruary 2, lit 5.:IO. p.m. Messrs. Yama/aki and Asabuki, the Tokio champions, were to play in tho lawn tennis championship of the East at the Manila carnival. Mr. Chapman
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    • 99 8 M.F.A. Annual Meeting. The annual MMta! meeting of the Malaya l-'iK.tli.ill Ass.H-i.iti.m was held iv the Malay Volunteer Club last ni^ht. The noorta far the past year were Mtjafarrffry The meet DBg diaoaaaed the introduction of a new aystem "f arranging their masebaa, a laagM Mstiin. which would retain
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    • 128 8 (inrrison Oolf Club. Tba annual Bold medal which was coin Mtad i"i' during .l.innary w:>s won on Monday, .luiuary by Mr. J. C. Watt, who t. it. .1 Major K. Heiidt rson, A.O.D. (iu rdiijit i if B rttflhw) by up ami I to playA tiin' pine was playcil.
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  • 259 8 FOREIGN MARRIAGE LAWS. Official Publication by British Government. A Bine-book \ra« issmd by the l'.i.ti-li Go-vi-iiiinnt list month yiviu^ 1 the latt si in (orniatioo to be obtained about the marriage la\v~ ul foreign (•(■uutiiis. Wherever poaaible a traaalatioa of the actual text of tl.e law is ghn ii and
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  • 117 8 It is liimnured that, coutrary to exudation, the portrait of the Kiuy will not figure on tlic new stamps of the Australian Commonwealth, and that in making their final ■election from the numerous design-. mil> mitti d in eouijHtition recently, the Federal Foetal authorities will favour those
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  • 22 8 One of the signal posts near Knggor Hailway Station came down on Sunday, resulting in the breakage of several t. Kgraph wires.
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    • 135 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,-The letter of your correspondent in Saturday's issue is quite correct and there have been many complaints from people frequenting the theatre. Tho writer of yesterday's letter who appears to be somewhat "iv the know tells us to (Side awee" and
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    • 160 8 To the Editor of the Straits Tiroes. Sir. —Your correspondent Bide a wee is evidently a humourist of much subtclty or extremely ignorant as to tho reason of tho eomnlaints made by theatre-goers. The Theatre was completed about December 1908 and I think I am right iv stating that after
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  • 634 8 Prosecutor Asks that the Case be Thrown Out. Tho preliminary inquiry into the recent gMg rubbery at Chanel, v connection with wlncli two Chinamen have been MlMtad and obarged, was contiuued in the second police ooort, jeatatday afternoon. Mr. Seth, D.IM'., appeared for the Crown and
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  • 65 8 Tho following prices were realized on the sale of rubber at the Auction Mart, Malacca, yesterday Sheet $26") ">0 per picuL Mu it No. 2 202.00 Crape No. 2 mio Scrap crepe 220.1(0 BllktNM 2U.12 Scrap m lump 17 1. .Ml The attendance uf buyers was large
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  • 1103 8 Price* Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 31, 1912. Means. Ljall and Evatt, Exchanne and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations tbis morning Nom Value. Bayers. Sellers. 2/- Allagar 8 8 4/4 2/- Options 16 2'4 1 Anglo-Java 7 lj 8 2 1
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    • 44 8 SURE. That one word sums up tho advantur,c> i f Luj iii j GORDON'S DRY GIN. Sure of its Ilivo ir. Sure i.f iU mellowness. Suru of its (iunoritl Superiority. Garner, Quelch Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, lottery Head, Singapore. 'I i-li -phoiu- 881.
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    • 296 8 TRHIMPHWOTOBCYCLES We can supply from STOCK both Ordinary and Free Engine Models. The Motor Cycle with a reputation. Sole Agents: RiLEY, HARGREAVES COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SECONDHAND MOTOR CAR WANTED. Wanttd to pnrchtsp, a seroadhand motor car
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    • 322 8 Raffles Ml Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, February 3. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restanrant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in tho finest European Restaurants. Manager O. Foraudy, late from the Orand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from October
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    • 287 8 H. LAZARUS, CONSULTINa OPTICIAN, 8, Battery Road (Firat Floor). SCHOOL CHILDREN. All parents oui(ht to hive tli' ir children's eyes e>aujin<d 10 axcartain whether vihinn is perfect. The school period cf lie. impmeh i>r«at activity upnn the Eyes, then fore if Optical defectH HtM tnucb distress arises in tin 1
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    • 282 9 SPECIAL Cash Clearance Sale FOR TEN DAYS ONLY Ist to loth February. Tweed;'. Coatings, Serges, Flannels, etc.. Hats, Hosiery, Boots and Shoes, Shirts, Collars, Ties, etc. EVERYTHING FOR MEN'S 'WEAR. GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH ONLY. J L. CAMPBELL CO., B ffif FUSSELL'S. K THERE'S V. A Kr4 IS YOUR V
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    • 65 9 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR I'ORT SWETTKXHAM, PENANO ANU RANGOON. Iha COMH} 1 ftiaru.r LAMA, 2,198 tonp. B.B.Biait, CoauiaLdor, will bo doc latclud for tlio ab >vo norls on Wednesday, tlii'.'lli-linstuuf, at 4 p.iu iiotn tho Roads. Slio ha-, excclieut accommodation lor first and KccuJ claiis fmtmmgtn. Terms
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    • 733 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbn New Ronte Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to aU Points in the United States, Canada, Mexioo and Europt Operating the New 21,000 ton Triple Screw Turbine Units Shinyo Maru "Tenyo Maru and Chlye Maru,"
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    • 330 9 Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s Royal Mail Steamship Lin*. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Via Chin*. Japan, Canada and tbk Cnitid Statis. Ronte from Hongkong, via Shanghai. Nagasaki (Inland Soa of Japan), Kobe, I Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. I R.M.S. Empress of India" Twin screw |RM.S."Bmpresa of Japan' ££smers I R.M.S.
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    • 580 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE? SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORREB STRAITS. Also taking paseeugers and cargo with transhipment for other VICTO RIAN, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORT*. Smooth Passage. Superb Scenery.
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    • 317 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. The undermentioned mail steamon of tho above Line maintain a regular service between Calcntta and Japan, calling at I'enac^ Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai eu route. FLEET Tons Commander Japan 6.018 A. Stiwabt Oeeooet At-OAh 4,600 S. H. Kelson 1 Abbaioon Apcae 4,600 Q, F.
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    • 457 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office: Winchester Boose, SINOAPORB I Board Off DINOtOMI O A Dbkhiok, Bsq., Chairman A H Faik, Esq., Managing Direotor. Paraa Kowiw, cm., Chitf Med. OfficerF. M. Eluot, Bsq. A. D. Allan Esq. Vow Noan Pah, Bsq. O»a 8o«» Tm, Bsq. KbooSian Tan,
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    • 340 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL UFE ASSUMNOE OOMPANf OF HMO*. Bitab&iihid 1883. 1.8.0. Inturano* in Foroe, over $45,000,00«.00 New BuilnMl, 1010, ovei...M,MO,OC«.M Large Not Surplus above liabilities (or Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made looally. Polioies are "WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Barter* Asia.
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    • 534 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. 1 AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL OHABTBR Paid np Capital in 80,000 Shares ol £20 oach M £1 ,200,000 < Reserve Fond... M m. m, £1,926,000 Reserve LiabUitf of Proprietors... £1,200.000 BANKBRS. Bank of England. Tbe London City Midland Bank, Lid. National Bank ot
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    • 642 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TOM BANKING AND INBURANCE CO. LTD NO. (T AND 68. KLING STRBBT. Established 1807. Capital paid np 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability ot proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRBCTORB. 1, Tarn Tick Joor 0, Sim Kia Jam 3. Nam Kirn Sing 7. Tio Hoo Lai 8. Ljow Ohia Hbno
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    • 923 10 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE, Auction Sale Of VALUABLE TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. A LARGE QUANTITY OF PORCELAIN. GLASSWARE. PLATEOWARE. ETC.. At Hurricane House 2, Stevens Road, On Friday and Saturday, February Sand 10. (Catalogues will be issued). POWELL CO, Auctioneers. 25-1 g PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Household Furniture
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  • 848 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. H. S. writing to the Motor on deviation signals, says: The question has once again been opened as to the best means of signalling our intentions to those who follow, and many suggestions have been made. It is, we all know,
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  • 316 11 The Libretto Written by the Duke Of Argyll. An interesting announcement has been made to the effect that the Duke of Argyll has written the libretto of an opera which was receiving the attention of Mr. Hammerstein, with a view to possible production at the London Opera
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    • 412 11 Due Shortly ZIX, METALLURGIQUE. THREE 12-16 H.F». WOLSELEY CARS. FULL PARTICULARS FROM THE SOLB AGENTS Central Engine Works, Ld. SINGAPORE. FORD CARS are without doubt tbe BEST VALUE for the money on the market. Odd cbahHiß only is manufactured, 4-cylinder, 22 HP. R. A. C, Rating, bat three typeß of
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    • 13 11 For all internal complaints, Dysentery Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
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    • 301 11 Singapore Naturalists' Stores rAXIDERMISTS. BIRDS OF PARADISE For S«|«. BIRDS AND ANIMALS MOUNTED. ETC UTIMI lISTOBI SPECIMENS *ID BEQUIIITEI OF »LL (IMS. NO. 177. ORCHARD ROAD. NNBAPORt. pSBOKJ of all Tonic* •s^; J. A Proven Kemedy for •H.Mcrv*.^ o l,| iGasolene Light and Cycle Co,, 4 5 1, BEACH ROAD
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    • 117 11 The Austro-Hungarian Cinematograph Industry Co., Ltd., VIENNA, Is opening from February next, a Branch Office in Singapore, at Messrs. WEILL ZERNER. HIGH STREET, and shall have weekly shipments of all the latest films on hire. Enquiries will receive attention from February 5 next. Through all Leading Dealers. JOHN LITTLE A
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    • 527 12 BURN 6c CO.. LTD.. RAIMEEGUNGE PIPES For Wells, Culverts, Drains, etc. Strongest and (Bljeapest ALSO BULL-NOSED BRICKS FIREBRICKS STABLE BRICKS CHEQUERED BRICKS SALTGLAZED BRICKS OF ALL KINDS. Xi k >oF^^s SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. MONEY TO LEND From S'&POO to 520,000 on fir6t-class residential property. Apply to 661,
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    • 298 12 WANTS. DISPENSERS WANTED. Wanted, two diepeneers, Chinese preferred. Apply with recent testimonials to The Anglo-Chinese Dispensary, Singapore. :JO-1 8-2 TAMIL CLERK WANTED. Wanted, Tamil Clerk with knowledge of Book-keeping for Estate in Johoro. Apply H. E. Burgess, d(g»mat. 30-1 1-2 KRANI WANTED. Wanted at once, for Mercantile firm in Singapore.
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    • 474 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO LEI. With immediate entry, fi at and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Ontbrie A Co., Ltd. 1-4 HOUSES TO LET. "Brathay" No. 15, GiUtcad Rotd. In excellent condition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W. Haffi mien, 47, The Arcade. 612 a
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    • 469 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to the Manager, The Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 19-1 v j LAUNCHES FOR SALE. Triumph, built 1006, lcngtl. 56 feet, compound surface Condensing Kngines, a good boat in every respect. Fairy and Dandy, new sea-going motor boat". 80 feet long,
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    • 658 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS. ■OTtramat md Municipal Contractor*. Telephone No. 421. 108 109, Market Street. THE BRITISH CORPORATION FOR THE SURVEY REGISTRY OF SHIPPING. Notico is hereby civrn that MESSRS. FITTOCK A: ADAM, Flint St., have been appointed Surveyors in Singapore for tbe above Corporation Registry. 91 H-2 THE
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    • 309 12 ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON HIRE FROM $10 Pex> Month. THE ROBINSON PjANO CO.. LTD." E, tO. HOTEL. PEHAN6 The best and the most freqnoctod Hotel in the Island, and CRAG HOTEL Tbe only Sanatorium in the Straits, ARI THI BRAMOBIB Of RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SARKISS BROTHERS, Proprietors. U2780 NOTICE to
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 229 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellane ons wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of tl per fonr lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Birtha, Marriages, or Deaths, if not oxoeeding torn lines. $1 each insertion For p.p.a, cards, on page S, %1. Inch Scali lUtbs
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