The Straits Times, 15 March 1913

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.131 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. MARCH 15. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTB.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 136 1 **rp99 BEER THB POPULAR BRAND. Latest Novelties JUST RECEIVED. A magnificent range of Embroideries. Flounoings in Lace and Embroidery. Smart designs in Beaded and Net Tunics, Blouses and Robes. New Flowers, Feathers, Millinery, Ribbons, etc. The Latest Neckwear Novelties. A Hovers, Nets, Veilings. hi r» fQ NEW GOODS Note Our
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    • 220 1 ROBINSON CO., Sole Agents for TKe Ail-Steel 1 Guaranteed for Ever r=zz^ RALEIGH CYCLES. MODEL SUPERBE iTi4wfri^fr niT^ FIRST GRADERALEIGH SPECIAL RALEIGH /M POPULAK RALEIGH RALEIGH GAZELLE l^S^^^Xi^^^ S RALEIGH RACER BOY'B RALEIGH \pf '^^f B GIRL'S RALEIGH. MADE of STEEL and without any malleable Iron Castings as in other
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    • 14 1 j DUMMY 4 CO. CHAMPAGNE: ADAMSON GILFILLAN! aid co., in, I sou AaatrTt. i
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  • 1027 2 MISS CORUSS WINS HER ACTION FOR DAMAGES. Judge's Comment on Unsatisfactory Evidence. Judgment has been given at Calcutta in favour of Miss Georgie Corlass (Mrs. Warwick Major) in her action against Mr. M. Band mann for damages (or alleged wrongful dismissal, the damages awarded being Us. 7,500.
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  • 386 2 He did not make a favourable impression on me, and bis statement about how the book wan pasted was not supported by the appearance of the book. The production of Exhibit No. ;l. as the result c f the conversation between Mr. Coyne and Mr. Stamford, the scores which, according
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  • 743 2 Last Year's Work in Scottish Universities. The report of the Executive Committee of the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland for the year *****2 submitted to the Trustees at their annual meeting states that the total expenditure for the year on fellowships, scholarships, and grants in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 226 2 E KEr LhK M^ Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract Rebuilds the emaciated bodies of invalids and convalescents. A great help to growing children, forms strong bones, sound teeth, builds up brain and gives stamina. World-famed for its Purity Scientifically prepared so that the weakest can digest it without effort.
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    • 76 2 A Family Necessity. Every family should bo provided with Chamberlain's Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be cored in much leas time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases fur which it is especially valuable.
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    • 442 2 SOOTH COAST OF ENGLAND CHARLECOTE SCHOOL Worthing, Sussex. (PREPARATORY FORTHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ROYAL NAVY). Ages 614 years. Entire Charge takon, home influence. Specially suitable for Children from hot climates, every care being taken. Playing Field, Gymnasium, Sea, and Bath-bathicg, Carpentry, Rifle Range, School Sports. References permitted to Admiral Leicester
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    • 842 2 PERSONAL INFLUENCE A MARVELLOUS POWER IN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY. Tha Rev. James Stanley Wentz Writes euloßii.ic letter to discoverer of new and remarkable system for developing the mental powers, controlling thoughts and actions of others, curing disease without drugs and reading tha secret desires of people though thousands of miles
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  • 772 3 CAPITAL BATTERED BY BIG GUNS. Protests by the Foreign Diplomats. The fighting which took place at Mexico City last month win of the most sanguinary description. The shorter account cabled out here by Reuter may be amplified by the following, dated New York, February 13, and published
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  • 237 3 To the numerous attempts made to throw light on the mystery how the Gioconda was taken out of tbe Louvre, and cannot be found again in sp*+« of all exertions, another must be added, says the journal Italic." A lady artiste of Rome who
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 435 3 The National Mutual Life Association OF AUSTRALASIA. LIMITED. Established 869. The first Life Office in the world to introduce the non •forfeiture principle to Policies. A Mutual Office. No Shareholder.. Low Premium!. Annual Income 1,284,364. Fund* «7,291 ,290 Claim* paid C 6,078,960. ALL profits are distributed amongst Policy-holders. Claims paid
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    • 10 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wooda' Great Peppermint Core.
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    • 338 3 CUTICURA SOAPBEST FOR SKIN AND HAIR It is so because of its extreme purity, delicate emollient properties, and refreshing fragrance, it costs but little more than ordinary soaps, wears to a wafer and gives comfort and satisfaction every moment of its use, for toilet, bath and nursery. S»mplr»wlih32-p bonktrw from
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    • 245 3 HIGH 1 I [jjA LOW GRADE T^fj^fc&Crrt TTg^) price TH Armstrong WORLD'S SIMPLEST WRITING MACHINE ONLY 1 t0 be solcl below Above price. Write at once for particulars of this special offer. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., PAB DEPT., SINGAPORE. If you wish to keep the Rubber Trees Healthy TRY CABBOLINEUIH
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    • 608 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. BTEAM NAVIGATION CB. tOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBTLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGTPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills d Lading issued (or China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1918 flom*Mr<i (for Bvrept). fomsmgapore {gSSIM
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    • 659 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. NiY.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all
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    • 757 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LP. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Fot Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantu Banenara, Telnpia, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, i^angsuas, Tako Ohun-pon, Kohlak and Rfglwk.R fg 1 wk. Due Departure. a.a. REDANQ Mar. 18. PRACHATIPOK Mar. 17 Mar. 19. ■■■.a. BORIBAT Mar. 1O Mar.
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    • 487 4 STEAMER SAILIHBS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG, AMD kbtmb MarrtNiffiiißTtsEs msi Mian. Combined iervloe. The steamres of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan, Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly tor Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month (or Bremerhaven direct,
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    • 562 4 STEAMER SAILIHBS. N. D. L. ■orddeutsoh«r Llojd, Br«m* IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL UNI The fast and well-known mail atoamern o' this Company sail fortnightly from Bremsa Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 274 5 "JE NATZY" Motor Tyres. JHloosl &*> C^O*9 SOLE AGENTS. A ]t^ T=t A IVI tS 9 Straits Motor Garage Syndicate SINGAPORE. HUPMOBILES All cars landed Ex s.s. "Suruga" are sold; book your orders early for the next shipment. •JUST LANDED: THE 1913 MODEL VULCAN CAR 10/15 H.P. TORPEDO BODY. Trial
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    • 428 5 STEAMER BAIUNBB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Go.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and Han Fraaoinco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexioo and Hnrope. «*ratln| the Rew 11,900 ton Triala Scraw Turblss Llntrt Ihluro Mara" Tta;t Mara in •< Chl»a
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    • 516 5 BURNS PHI LP LINE. SiNQAPom to Java Posts Post Darwih Thursday Island, Bbisbani md Sydniy via Toßms Straits. Albo taking paimrn m -r h and cargo with transhipment for other Victorian, South Australian and Korth Quiinsland Ports, British Naw Guinia, Nrw Britain, Taskanian and Naw Zialand Ports, Smooth Pmaga. Supnrb
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    • 528 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. COMING COMING HARMSTON'S GRAND CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE. Grand Opening Night Thursday, March 20, 9-15 p.m. Location BEACH ROAD. Harmston's Circus havo much pleasure in presenting to tho Public of Sirgaporo for tbo first time tl><> fa lowini; All-Star London ant] Ccntinentul ARTISTES. DARE DEVIL WATSON "THE WEIRD
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    • 280 6 MARTELL S BRANDY the blue and silver label In England more MarteU's is sold than any other Brand. JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER The well-known "Castle Brand," brewed in Edinburgh. The best beer for a tropical climate. A. B. NACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY Supplied to both Houses of Parliament. DUMINY S CHAMPAGNE 1900
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    • 127 6 PETROLEUM Wood Preservative MADE FROM PREPARED PETROLEUM RESIDUE. per 4-gallon tin ■^P *rS ob,or(. o. r. Singapore. THE CHEAPEST AND MOST EFFICIENT WOOD-PRESERVATIVE ON THE MARKET. The ASIATIC PETROLEUM COMPANY. (Straits Settlements), LIMITED, Winchester House, SINGAPORE:. JUST RECEIVED. A Large Consignment of POCKET NOTE BOOKS (ruled-feint) FOOLSCAP ACCOUNT BOOKS (ruled-feint)
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    • 348 6 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. 8 Royal Mall Steamship Line. HONGKONG TO EUROPE Vii China, Japan, Canada and Unitid States. CallioK at Sbangbai, Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama. Empress of Ru*aia Quadruple screw Empress of Asia 16,000 tons gross. Empraas of India Twin screw Empress of Japan 6,000 torn* gross. (Intermediate Steamship.
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    • 182 6 Strength Real bone, muscle, and nerve strength is the natural result of taking genuine Scott 's Emulsion l!i great health-tonic No Imitation is so Good ias this original Food-Tonic, I with 37 years' reputation behind it. Known and approved by Doctors. Praised by Nurses. Re- commended throughout I the world
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  • 137 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, March 15. High Water. LM a.m., :5.30 p.m. I!. I. outward mail due. N. D. L. outward mail due. Tapah H. B. meeting, Kvatt's, noon. Baudmann s The Night Birds." Sunday, March 16. High Water. 2.84 a.m., 5.8 p.m. Monday, March 17. High Water, 8.29
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  • 170 7 To-DAT. Batu Paliat Aing Lcong 3pm Malacca and I "ml Dickson Hong Lian Bpm Penang and Calcutta Fooshing 3 pin Malacca, P. Swettcnham and Penang Klang 8 pm Rhio, Tauil* lan and Pontianak Singapore 4 pm Med.ui Chantaboon 4pm Cucob Hock Tew 6 pm Hongkong. Shanghai and
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  • 234 7 The M. M. company's steamer Paul Lccat left Saigon at H a.m. today, and may be «xpected to arrive here at about 6 a.m. on Unity, Mmh 17. The M. M. company's steamer E. Simons left Colombo at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Mir. li 12, and may
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  • 465 7 Latest Arrivals. Haiman. lint. str. 149 tons, Capt Phillips, Mar 1). From Malacca, Mar 14. G.c. ami d.p. Gaggiuo A Co. For Malacca, Mar 17. K.l-i. Ban Hin (iiian. Hrit. str. 2:12 tons, Captniu VatMM, Mar 14. From I'outianak. Mar 12. G.r. anl il |i. Thong Kk. For
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  • 44 7 Arrivals. Per str. Sarie Borneo, Mar 14— From Bandjermasßin Messrs. To Kk Guan, To Lim Lam, Ong Flak Boen and Said Abdullah. Per str. Kuniphim, Mar 14.— From Deli Messrs. Hulder, Solomon. J. Durioux, Trevelyan, Dickinson, Lin Chew and Mrs. Skrine.
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  • 75 7 Powell and Co. March IS.— At saleroom. 1 20 th share in the property known as No. 32, Market St., at 2.50. March 18.— At Dalian's Australian Horse Repository, Koek Koad, 15 young Australian horses at 5.15 p.m. March 22.— At Hryn Hyfryd No. 9, t'pper Wilkie Hoad,
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  • 55 7 March 17. At saleroom, leasehold land and houses, No. 12, Cecil Street, etc., at 2.30. March 17. At saleroom, freehold land at Upper Bedok, at 2.30. March 17.— At saleroom, land at District of siylap at 2.80. March 17. At saleroom, freehold land fronting the
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  • 349 7 Inglorious End of San Francisco Favourite. Dog lovers will regret to learn of the death of one of the worMs most famous dogs. I'll is ih St. h r, UK-is, the mascot of the St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, and famed as the dog which lived for
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  • 46 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gnu is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.
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  • 265 7 EXCHANOE PRODUCE. Singapore, March IS 5, 1918 3. On London Bank 4 m/a Demand Private 6 m/a 8 m/s Oh Gibma.ny Bank d/d Private 3 m/s mi 2/4. 3 j vm 2/4* 2381 242i On Frahci Bank d/d 2M Private 8 m/a 299 On India Bank T.
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 160 7 :BS ue 1 Buyers. Sellers, <S 10 10 Ampang COO 10.00 10 10 Belat Tin 8.50 8.75 10 10 Bruang 8.10 8.50 10 10 Kanaboi 2.90 8.00 10 10 Kainpar par 10 10 Kinta Association 14.00 14.5(1 El Kinta Tin 1.17.6 2.3.7} £1 Lahat Mines 1.4.6 1.6.3 10 10
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    • 593 7 I? 8 6 H Buyers. Sellers. alue 2/- 2/- Allagar 2/8 8/14 £1 £1 Anglo Java 8/74 9/6 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 13/104 14/10* 2/- 2/- Batang Malaka 2/6 8/£1 £1 Batu Tiga 8.16.3 4.2.6 £1 1 Bukit Kajanf? 2.15.0 2.19.74 £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 4.10.0 4.17.6 norn 2/- 2/-
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    • 114 7 vs£i toy**- sou** £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 19/6 1.1.0 XI £1 Pref. 1.8 6 1.6.6 7/6 7/6 Electric T'wuys 2/8 8/10 10 Fraser Neave 50.50 61X0 100 Howarth Erekine 45.00 55.f0 100 7% Pref. 100.00 1C2.00 100 100 Katz Bro, Del. 130.00 189.00 10 10 Maynard A Co.
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    • 40 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 1,234,500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £860,000 Spore Municipal 5% $1,678,000 nom. Bnyen HeUart Spore Municipal 4f% of 1907 1,1,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 11,000,000 10% pm Spore Municipal 4% •602,900 pa*
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    • 39 7 Johrnv Jodps had earache bad, Al-o Urynfcitits Cruel phiun just drove him mad, Then be took buiucLrix Jl. aliTp, you n. e<\ no« fiar, Jnh'jny's we'l to cay, Wood.' Pepper mint Care cheated the bier, E-.'pt tin beajeo away.
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    • 49 7 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not be cared without taking nauseoun medicine. Chamberlain's Pain Balm mas Raged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealt rs.
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    • 121 7 SMOKE GARRICK MIXTURE. O ABSOLUTELY Grand PHx Paris, 1889. frttj TKE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.. Sol* Importer*. Wiktorin Light 4 THE WORLD'S RUSH. |^]> li I j One of the best of modern inventions. I Price from $1 3.50 upwards. j Barns only Methylated Spirita, costs 1\ oents i per
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    • 68 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB ROAD. To- Night's Features: MY HERO Biograph. (An Indian Drum. Tells how a boy and his sweetheart leave the Settlement and almost become the prey of War path Indians). PAPERING THE DEN Biograph. (Faroe Comedy). ROSCAMBOLE'B GLOVES Itala. (The cleverest trick comic seen for many
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  • 1044 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, MARCH 15. CAN THE WORLD EXPLODE? Here are some interesting things which have a comparatively local application. Sometimes nervous folk have been told that one day the world will explode, and all debts, political disputes and other mundane matters will be settled in the twinkling of
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  • 24 8 The following days will be observed as holidays throughout the colony Friday, March '21 (Uood Friday), Saturday, March 22 Monday, March 21 (Easter Mouday).
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  • 40 8 Mr. Lloyd Williams, a Florida fruit expert, who is on a trip around the world, arrives from Hongkong by the Paul Lecat, and hopes to spend some time in the F.M.S., before going on to India, and the Holy Land.
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  • 62 8 King George has agreed to open the Hoyal Agricultural Show, which is to be held this year at Bristol in July. The Lord Mayor of Uristul, which is making great efforts to secure more colonial trade, is inviting tke Premiers and Governments of all the Males of the Dominions and
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  • 69 8 Orders have been given for the Surprise, despatch vessel, to pay off at Chatham on February 20. She will be renamed the A lacrity and sent to China to take the place of the present Alacrity, which is to be disposed of when the new Alacrity arrives. A Portsmouth crew
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  • 80 8 The accounts of the Ipoh Club for the six months ending December 31, show a profit of 1895.59. The expenditure shows an increase of 11,261 on the corresponding halfyear of 1911, but revenue has increased by J2.U00, which is regarded as very satisfactory. It is attributed largely to the improved
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  • 11 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and 11.
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  • 21 8 Owing to a shortage of supplies from other quarters, Japan is importing large i]Uuntitiei< of Canadian wheat this year via Vaucouvcr.
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  • 26 8 The annual general meeting of the Tapah Hubber Estates, Ltd., was hafl to-day. A full report of the proceedings will be given in Monday 'B issue.
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  • 26 8 A Japanese man with an address at 28 Muliib.ii' Street, entrusted $80 to a coolie yesterday to pay to certain employees, aud the coolie has absconded.
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  • 27 8 Another bicycle theft committed in the precincts of tho Municipal Offices was reported to the police yesterday, tho machine belonging to one of the peons being stoleu.
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  • 31 8 The Hindu Association has been located at the newly-built house, 152 Scran^oon Itoad, and Mr. S. Anandyah, the secretary, is makiDg the necessary arrangements to push the work of the association.
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  • 32 8 With reference to the Government notice calling for applications for the post of Superintendent of Stores and Furniture, KualaLumpur, we are asked to say that the appointment iv question has beeu tilled.
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  • 39 8 Suffragists from almost all corners of the earth will attend the seventh conference of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance to be opened in Budapest, Hungary, on Juce 15. Especially invited delegates are expected from China, Japan, and the Philippines.
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  • 54 8 The cruiser Royal Arthur, which is now en route to the China Station with relief crews aboard, is due to arrive at Singapore on March 25 and at Hongkong on April 1. She will leave Hongkong ou April 18, reach Singapore on 23rd, leave on 25th, and drop anchor at
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  • 46 8 An exciting incident occurred in Rallies Square yesterday afternoon when a horse from Abrams' stables, yoked to an empty carriage, bolted. It was brought up sharply by running into a gharry, the shafts of which pierced the runaway's chest, causing injuries which necessitated shooting the animal.
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  • 73 8 The bullock-cart trick was successfully exploited on a trader named Lim Ec Kiauj.', of 25 China Street, yesterday. He engagida bullock cart bearing tho number 312 to convey a load of rice, value 9124, to another address. The fact that the rice has not been delivered led to enquiries, which
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  • 104 8 Mr. J. B. Scrivenor, F.M.S. Government Geologist, is of opinion that the tin ore found in the limestone caves of Kinta has in some instances been washed in by streams flowing over granite, the tin ore being derived from that rock. In other cases the association of miner ils, argentiferous
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  • 114 8 The Penang Maru on arrival at Hongkong from Glasgow, whilst going to tho Northern Pier, Ko«loon Wharf and Godown Co., in charge of a pilot, struck the end of the pier with her stem, doing considerable damage to the pier. The vessel herself was only slightly damaged. The Penang Maru
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  • 132 8 It has been officially decided in Ceylon that a trained volunteer or recruit who through sickness, inability to obtain leave from his employer, or other sufficient cause is unavoidably prevented from attending one parade, attendance at which would have enabled him to 1 1 tal if y for the extra
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  • 139 8 An exciting incident occurred on board the Orient liner Ostcrley, whilst outward bound to Colombo, with the I>ukc of Sutherland and Lady Rosemary Leveson Gowrr aboard. When the liner was within 140 miks of Naples and travelling at full speed an able seamen, named W. Ogle, foil overboard. The steamer
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  • 139 8 The steamer Carlyle concluded a some what eventful voyage this morning, when she arrived in port from ports on the west coast of the Peninsula. Wlku passing I'ulau Pisang, four Javanese deck passengers on their way back to Java went suddenly and inexplicably mad. Before he could be prevented, one
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  • 388 8 Mr. R. J. Bartlett is appointed a member of tho board of directors, Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Ordinance, vico Mr. J. N. Van der Bcek. Tho Governor has appointed SecondLieutenant C. O. Olliver, R.G.A., to be his Aide-de-Camp during the absence on leave of Captain R. Crofton.
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  • 85 8 Tho investituro of Sir Edward Brockman, Chief Secietary, F.M.S., with the insignia of a Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, is to take place at tho Council Chamber in the Secretariat Kuala Lumpur, at ten o'clock on Monday
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  • 91 8 This morning, at 10 o'clock, at Government House, H. E. the Governor presented .Mr. Charles Pang with tho Imp-nil Service Medal for long, faithful and meritorious service. Mr. Pang, who retired on peusiou in August last, had served as a dresser in tho Medical Department since
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  • 105 8 The manager of the Mercantile Bunk advi-. s having received a telegram from the head office to the effect that, at the forthcoming annual gi ncral meeting of the shareholders of the bank, the directors will recommend a final dividend of I per cent, fioe of income
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  • 250 8 The Government (la/.ette this week coutains the provisions of a new bill about to introduced to doal with betting— to put an end, iv fact, to all professional betting. I'ho objects aud reasons attached to Urn bill by the acting Attorney Urncral, the Hon. K. C.
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    • 171 8 FOR SALE A numerically arranged List of "Subscribers to the Telephone Co." compiled by CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., from whom copies can be obtained at 6O cts. a copy. J.W. BENSON'S Perfect Safety Self-fitting GOLD WATCH BRACELET. JOHN LITTLE CO., LIMITED. SOMETHING NEW IN ELECTRIC LIGHTING. LISTER BRUSTON AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC
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    • 107 8 RATTLING GOOD PROGRAMME IS TO BE PRESENTED TO-NIGHT Second Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. And comprises the following pictures Rabbit Catching and Shooting. A Young Terror. A Man* Lie. Powerful American Kinema Drama. School Of Gymnastics at Joinville le-Point (France). The Living Status. (Max Linder). AS WELL AS NEW PATHE'S
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  • 184 9 SERVIANS BOMBARDED BY THE HAMIDIEH. Diminishing Peace Prospects. Rioter's Tklk.-.ra*. London, March 14. A Belgrade message says the Hamidieh shelled two Servian transports and set both afire. Considerable damage was done to stores and ammunition and about fifty men were killed. After bombarding Dura/zo the Hamidieh departed
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  • 126 9 FULLER DETAILS OF A FINE CONTEST. The Narrow Margin of Victory. Rictik'k Tilbosam. London, March 14. Aa reported in yesterday's message, Oxford beat Cambridge by three-quarters of a length. There was sunshine anil smooth water, and a tremendous crowd assembled. The Prince i of Wales followed the
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  • 99 9 MR. AUSTIN CHAMBERLAIN ON PROSPECTS. Sacrifices for Party Unity. Reuter's Tklkgkam. London, March 14. Mr. Austen Chamberlain, addressing the Tariff Kuform League last night, regretted that a tariff amendment to the address was prevented by a Radical blocking motion. He and others had made great and bitterly felt
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  • 42 9 Dn OMMMMM LMI Tilioium I., iliu, March 14. The cruiser (u>et*n i.s leaving Constantinople temporarily on a training cruise iv the Mediterranean, visiting Egypt. Tlic Kaiser and family, insti-.il of goiu<; to Corfu, will visit Hamburg and Wi 1 holmshoehe.
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  • 44 9 Kll'Tlk'j I«LInKAH. London, March 14. Terrific storms havo visited the Southern I'nited States, accompanied by cloudbursts. A score of people have been killed and many injured. A cyclone at Buenos Ay res caused numerous casualties and vast damage to property.
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  • 52 9 (From Oub Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. March 14. A demonstration of the Byrne process of curing rubber was given this morning at Sionc KstaU. by Mi. A |!\rue, iv the presence of Messrs. Bro'Uni.iL. Aldworth, l.< itton Brain ami a representative gathering of planters and nitr
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  • 299 9 Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Weekly Report. March 14. The volume of business during the week has again been small and there is a distinct tendency all round to await developments. Sterling Rubbers. There were dealings in Batang Malakas at I 7J, Bukit Kajangsats6 and M Duffs at 11/-,
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  • 302 9 A VARSITY FUNERAL. How An Undergraduate Dodged The Dons. There is an old custom at Cambridge that when a popular undergraduate falls foul of the authorities and is sent down he shall be given a mock funeral. In the old days everybody was in deep mourning on these occasions. Now
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  • 242 9 Besides hearing the last of the evidence in the case against Hock San the lawyer's clerk who is charged with cheating) yesterday, Mr. Firmstone, District Judge, dealt severely with two witnesses for the defence who had committed perjury. Hock San's defence was that on
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  • 180 9 A circular has gone out to all heads of (iovcrnmeut departments in Ceylon, inviting their views with regard to a change of working hours of Government clerks. The proposal is to change the working hours from 10 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The consensus of
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  • 918 9 FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF TEN PER CENT. The Manager's Report. The third report of the directors of the Malakoff Rubber Co. for the year ended December 31, states: The net profit for the year, after making full provision for depreciation amounted to 145.517.09, to which has to be added
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  • 20 9 Mr. J. C. Sugars is appointed a District Judge for Penang. He acts as Senior District Officer, Pr >vince We'lesley.
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  • 1671 9 INCREASE OF THE CAPITAL. SANCTIONED. The Rate of Profit-Earning. An extraordinary general meeting ol Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., was held on February 17, at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Moorgate-plaoe, E.C., to consider a resolution to increase the capital to £125,000 by the creation of 25,000 new
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  • 634 9 AUTUMN MANOEUVRES." The Bandmann Co. in a Military Comedy. The worst we have read about "Autumn Mameuvres," which was last night's piece at the Victoria Theatre, was hat it held up to ridicule that quite estimable national institution, the Territorials. But, after all, the motif of a musical comedy is
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  • 97 9 When Sir George Heid retired from the practice of his art, a year or two ago, he bad on his books, it is said, commissions to the value of £20,000. Having made up his mind i to leave off work, ho proposed to wipe those commissions off, and so be
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  • 188 9 ESTIMATES FOR THE FNSUING YEAR. Shipyards Undermanned. Riutir's Tilioram. London, March 13. The navy estimates for 1913 14 are £46,:t09,300 compared with £15,07-. 100 for the current year. Of this £2,052,400 is for new construction, consisting of five battloships, eight light cruisers, sixteen destroyers, and a number
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  • 104 9 COLONEL SEELY ON THE YEAR'S PROGRESS. Equal to That in Any Country. Rioter's Tklkuram. London, March 14. The Aerial League of tho Empire has issued a manifesto urging the necessity of an immediate vote of a million for development of the air service. Col. Secly shaking at
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  • 173 9 Municipal President Criticises the Sewage Scheme. (From Oub Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 14. Mr. Sellar presided at the statutory meeting of the Sungei Getab Rubber Co., and said that the grant for the land had been received. Tho area was over 936 acres, whereas the prospectus mentioned approximately
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  • 35 9 The East Asiatic Company's Daily Report. The market in London yesterday was quiet. The closing prices were: Hard Fine Para Spot B,'U Forward 3/11* First latex crepe, delivery next three months U,
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  • 139 9 Lieutenant-Colonel C. W. Brownlow, Royal Garrison Artillery, tho new commandant of that arm of the service in the Straits Settlements, has served in tho lioyal Artillery for over 80 years, having joined it through Woolwich in October, 1882. Ho was promoted captain in 1891, major in 1900, and lieutenant-colonel in
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
    • 76 10 The following teams will meet on the Esplanade this afternoon Probables— H. M. Cantrcll (Capt), N. E. Bath, .1. A. Chamberlain, L. J. Wisbart, Owen Hughes, G. James, La Broov, Corpl. [>.Mips.y. K. W. '\iy, G. N. Allen, H. Badhaiu. Possibles.— O. P. Gr ,h Jones (Capt.), A. S.
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    • 764 10 5.C.C. Tournament. The following ties were played yesterday: Championship. Leggatt beat Tylor, 6 -J, 6—l. Lamlo beat Teale, 6—4, j— 7, 6—2. A Singles. Mugliston scr. beat Ruys owe 1, 6—B,6 8, 6—3, 6—B. Tbrcltall scr. beat A. K. all. Terrell owe 8, 6—l, 6—l. Kleinmann owe 1
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  • 264 10 Straits Times List. Tho following fixtures for the current week, and important forthcoming fixtures are kiudly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to make the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Cricket Club. FIXTURKS FOR
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  • 180 10 The Hongkong Chinese boy does not seem to differ from a certain class of Britisher in his unreadiness to admit ignorance on a given point. The other day a master in one of the local schools was putting a new boy through his paces in geometry. "Do
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  • 873 10 Mr. Down Pats His Case Before Shareholders. An extraordinary general mooting of the members of the Singapore Poultry and Dairy Farm, Limited, is called for Thursday next to consider special resolutions as follows (1) That the company be wound up voluntarily and that Messrs. Down and
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  • 44 10 A man named Chatty, who was charged at Westminster Police Court with being drunk and disorderly, was found to be deaf and dumb, unable to read or write, and to have no knowledge of the mute alphabet. He was remanded.
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  • 153 10 The home Government, it is said, intend to reintroduce the Naval Prize Bill early in the next session of Parliament. Since the discussion of the question in the House of Lords, the Government and the Earl of De Bart have again conferred on the provisions of the bill, and the
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  • Correspondence.
    • 704 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I wish to thank your correspondent Tor his very comprehensive and kindly paragraph on Port Dickson," but, an a permanent resident of Port Dickson and the one whom the writer of the article on Port Dickson in your issue of
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  • 142 10 The latest instance of a lawyer making a mistake in the drawing of his own will, writes a correspondent of the L. C. Express, is provided by the late Mr. James Arthur Delay. Mr. Delay, who wan a retired solicitor, committed suicide at Newquay, Cornwall, it
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  • 58 10 Messrs. Welsh and Co. forward the following particulars of the February returns from the Titi tin mine. Total output piculs 490, consisting of 889 piculs tribute ore and 101 piculs from the monitor: Estimated profit on tribute ore •«,613, estimated profit on monitor ore 96,464 total 113,077
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  • 152 10 The winning of the Victoria Cross was stated to have been responsible for the downfall of George Ravenhill, a hero of Colenso, who appeared before the Canterbury magistrates on a charge of begging. An officer from Ravenhill's regiment, the Royal Scots Fusiliers, said that winning the cross had abboluttly spoilt
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  • 803 10 Sunday, March 16, 1913. St. Andrew's Cathedral. Sunday next before Easter. Palm Sunday. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). Introit, Lead me Lord Service, Smart Hymn at Offertory, 98 Hymn at Communion, 322 Hymn at Ablutions, 292 Recessional, Nunc Dimittis. 9.15 air. Matins and Litany. First Lesson. Exodus IX
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  • 86 10 It is proposed to start a Philatelic Society in Hongkong, the object of which is the drawing together of collectors residing there and in the Far East generally. Everybody seems to collect stamps nowadays, and there is scarcely a place of any magnitude in Europe, America and Australia where a
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  • 1136 10 (From a Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 12. Situated between Ampang and Hutu lioads and just off Campbell Road is the Malay settlement the holdings reserved entirely for Malays, and they extend right down to the Circular Koad. These holdings are transferable only to Malays, the idea In
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  • 361 11 Rubber Firm's Difficulties Affect The Market. The London and China Express of February 21 gives the following details relating to the rubber industry: The rubber share market, in additiou to participating in tho general depression arising from the more serious outlook of foreign political affairs, has had
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  • 639 11 Latest Weapon Adopted For The Cavalry. The Secretary of State for War has announced that a new pattern machine gun is about to be issued to the cavalry, and that the question of the issue to tl c infantry is still under consideration. The military correspondent of
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  • 61 11 Th<' report of the Hongkong Hope Manufacturing Co., Ltd., states that the balance at credit if profit and loss account, after al lowing f.;r at* interim dividend of $60,000 paid in August last, is t6d,471.58, which it is proposed to appropriate as follows To reserve fund NOT final dividend of
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  • 336 11 Progressive Usefulness of the Government Bureaux. Labour Exchanges last month completed three years' work and, judging by the recent monthly records, the figures indicate the pro grenaive usefulness of the Government enterprise to regularise employment. The Labour Exchanges started on February 1, 1910, with 86 bureaux.
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  • 342 11 A £50,000 New Course For Toronto. Describing the now Toronto golf course at Ktobicoke, Henry Leach, writing in Canada, says There is hardly a weak hole anywhere, and I believe that this course will resemble our own glorious Sunningdalo more than any other when it is finished.
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  • 81 11  -  Jl-likt A. Campbkll. Sad women —dead long, long a^o For ever more your sighs I hear Steal o'er the waves in weary woe When pitying stars begin to peer. The pale moon shows unseeing eyes And misty hair against the foam Was there for you no otherwise
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  • 719 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 15, 1018. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning HUM. AL.ua. DL'UKS. .111.1.1KJ, 2/- Allagar 2/8 8/2* 1 Anglo -Java H,7* 9/0 1 Anglo- Johore 9/- 11/8 2/- Anglo
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 46 11 i Losing Weight j by the Pound Un<Wr WelfbV M"*™— <* W•KdMnariag. 1 1 1 1 1 .TwATERBURTS UETABOUZEoI_ I CUO UVER OIL OOMPOUNU Bcpni..j» the blc.J with tb« wanted Doarmhing aod beoKhy ftaab building mafciiala. Vary ptUteU*. 1 1 1 m ki (iinm 91 and $a
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    • 10 11 I Fw Chronic Cheat Complaints, I Wood*' Ore** Peppermint due.
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    • 304 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. GORDON'S OLD TOM. For a century and a half famous throughout the world. Agents: Garner, Quelch Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Battery Road, SiDg&pore. Ttloplicte 881 COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. From April 1, No. 1087, SeraDgoon Road, very comfortable, beautifully mtuattd and licaltliy locality. With four bedroom*, etc.
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    • 265 11 lICHELIN EANS ORE ILEAGE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, AGENTS M 80 8 RAFFLES HOTEL Special ji Sea View Hotel «nr x TANJONG KATONG 7»> > e'JT J x Sea Bathing Tennis Billiard* < il 3 ~^Tl The Brighton JJ_ 3™ 1 Singapore pj J STAMFORD HOUSE. (Formerly Raffles Lodge) Bras Basah Road.
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  • 1728 12 THE QUESTION REVIVED IN CLUBUND. Famous Cases of the Past. K a man justified in removing his natue fn in in. mbcrship of club because a candidate whos. election he is supporting is blackballed I This is the question that is beiny discussed throughout clubland, Mays The Tall Mall
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  • 462 12 Arrest of Gang Who Worked Famous Swindle. About eight years ago a gang of criminals, admirably organist .l, n'ist bc_;an to work the Spanish prisoner swindle. Consuls of .nearly every uation In: ye not ceased appealing Ip the Madrid police to put an end to these exploits.
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  • 523 12 The Necessity For More Optical Experts. The present consideration which is being given semiofficially to the overdue proposal to establish a Central Optical Institute in London out of county council funds was discussed by Mr. H. M. Walmsley, principal of tho Northampton Polytechnic Institute, Clerkenwell. The Northampton
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  • 512 12 Test of Professional Skill and Knowledge. There are honours in store for those who txcel in horticultural knowledge. Next year examinations will be conducted by the Hoard of Agriculture and the Hoyal Horticultural Society for the issue of diplomas to professional gardeners, and a movement has taken definite
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  • 883 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list
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  • 180 12 In bis Life of David Lloyd George," Mr. J. Hugh Edwards, M.l., puts forward the assertion that Welsh as he is from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, there is a Flemish strain in Mr. Lloyd George's composition. The Georges are undoubtedly
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  • 44 12 At a notable sale of draught stock held in London, 32 of Lord Rothsclnld'i Shire horses were sold at an average price of £454. The highest price was for the champion, Goal Keeper, who realised 4,100 guineas, a record price for a draught stallion.
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 289 12 B OBTAINABLE IJ|| OBTAINABLE AT f&|^ AT ALL DISPENSARIES. li ALL DISPENSARIES. THE BEST HAIR PRESERVER 16 10 s 15 4.18 TALK ABOUT BEDSTEADS? BIRMINGHAM reports "Bedstead Combine Prices advanced. WE BAY DIFFERENT Wh am SELL BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS CHEAPER THAN EVER. m m MAI A i We contracted
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 160 13 y Swbfa 'OHsM^B I y oil I S3 Wk SOLE AGENTS m BEHN MEYER CO., LTD., JUST ARRIVED: PHflTflftP A PH TP A large vanity of the lafa-Bt styles and shades of 1 IIV/l UUftHf HIV Tweeds, Flannels, Brown Hollands, Helmets, Straw-hata, mun DTlinin Caps, Rugs, B gs, Fitted Dress
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    • 671 13 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE Of THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8 N. CO.. LTD. ■ITWIIX •••mantle (Perth), North We.t Auatralian Port*, Java and Singapora. Refralar Fortnightly Bailings betweei. Singapore and Western Australia, calling a Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sonnd (Port (or the Kimberley
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    • 331 13 'Elis blaster's Voice' RECORDS 12-inch Double-sided Records Plum Label $2.50 each. IQ iWeddln« Dance. Waltz Gottliebs Orchestra (Eva Waltz ICri de Coeur Valse "^'iThe Girl in the Taxi Waltz rQI2 lHltchy Koo Two-step Maytalr Orchestra. I Beautiful DoU Two-step --.-(l'm going Back to Dixie Two-step u^" i Waiting for the
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 476 14 INSURANCE. NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. Founded 1797. HEAD OFFICES. NORWICH ANO LONDON. Losses Paid exceed £28.500.000 Lowest Kates of Premium. Prompt and Liberal Settlimenti. THE BORNEO CO., LTD., Agents 1-4 I^B_ IOARDUN ASSCIUNCB COMPAN7, LIMITED, LONDON 6u»Mf<beci Capital 42,000.000 TstaJ Invested Fonda *6,280 000 manual Income 41,100,000 Cl.o oaJorsigncd, Ageals
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    • 218 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CMUUM Established 168? Direct Government Supervision Government Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDB aod Non-Forfeitablc, Large Nat Surplus above liabilities lor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Haw Buainaaa, 1911, over... 18,800,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes, 4. H. (VANS. Manager, South
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    • 434 14 BANKING. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BY BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0,000.000. Capital Paid Up 6,259.000. Reserve Funds 3.1 00,000. HBAD OFFICE TAIPKH, FORMOSA. BRANCHES AND AGENCIES. Amoy Bombay Canton Calcutta Foochow Hongkong Keelung Kobe Kagi London Moji Nagasaki Osaka Shanghai Swatow Taichu Tainan Takow Tamsni Tokio
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    • 553 14 BAHKIMO. THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK. LIMITED. authorised capital 14,000,000 issued capital •■2,000,000 board of directors. Lee Cboon Ouon, Esq. Chairman. Lim Peng Siang, Esq. Deputy Chairman. The Hon. Tan Jiak Liao Chia Heng, Esq. Kirn, CM O. Yeo Cheng Hai, Esq. Tan Cbay Vac, Esq. Tea Soon Sian, Esq. Dr.
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    • 636 14 INSURANCE. THE IDEAL POLICY is that which permits Policy Holders to gain the ben< fits pf their investments DURING THEIR OWN LIFE-TIME and in the event of premature dtath, leave to their heirs a legacy that is free of encumbrance and available immediately. For particulars of this IDEAL POLICY writo
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    • 156 14 MORTGAGEE'S SALE On Monday, Mabch 17, at 280 p.m. All tlioi-e eight allotments of laud, situate in the District of Siglap, being Loin Nos. 185 to 192 of Part of Lot 6 of Grant No. 2, area 16,000 sq. feet, toK- ther with the plank and attap dwelling, No. 765,
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  • 835 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. On Ordering a Car. It in popularly supposed, says Tbe Motor, that the. manufacturer likes to sell bis cars like hot cakes no questions, money down quick, and mako way for the next customer, please! A firm which acted in this
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  • 310 15 Men Who Run Our Mercantile Marine. According to tbe Registrar General's census of seamen, Welshmen are in possession of tbe bridge as masters or mates Scotsmen rale in tbe engine room; Englishmen in the stewards' department and Irishmen on deck. England comes last of the four in
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    • 529 15 Fatty degeneration of the h.p. Is a N h.p. American car more powerful than an IT!) h.p. British car f What does the B'l of difference in horse-power count for Is it muscle, or is it fat Horse power is rated-and taxed -by cDginc bore. THEREFORE, American automobiles arc built
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    • 236 15 CONTINENTALS. 9 CONTINENTALS CONTINENTALS. CO C 9 —I CD I Continental I Tyres g 5 are only genuine if branded with our §-^v 5^ CO TRADE I: //Tfltaft': il MARK 1 THE "LONG RUN" TYRE. co g I i 3C OBTAINABLE AT ALL S as Leading Dealers and Garages CD
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 438 16 Strongest and Cheapest SHARPL, ROSS UO. LTD SINGAPORE The best for Culverts and Drains. WANTS. LADY SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTED. Wanted, Lady Shorthand Typist. Com mencing Salary 980. Apply to Lady Typist. c/o Straits Times. 10-8 158 BOARD AND RESIDENCE WANTED. Young English gentleman wishes to get in with private family.
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    • 393 16 WANTS. COMPOSITOR WANTED. Wanted, a compositor who understands press work. Monthly wages. Apply 28-8, Colen an Street. 14 8 15 8 EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER WANTED. Wanted, one European Hair Dresser. Good salary, Board and Lodging free. Apply Lancaster, Hotel Van Wijk. 14 8 20 8 SUPERINTENDENT WANTED. Required, Divisional Superintendent
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    • 391 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. HOUSE TO LET. No. 65, Robinson Road. Immediate entry. Apply S. Manasseh k Co. 4-1 n HOUBEB TO LET. To let, Nos. 48 and 46, Anson Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 1-11 a TO LET, FURNIBHED. DUNE ARN, Barker Road, for eight mrnths from
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    • 528 16 ARTICLES FOB SALE. DE DION CAR FOR SALE. De Dion oar, 8 H. P., for sale, complete with all accessories, in good order and condition. Apply to Box 193, Straits Times. 148 v FIREWORKB. Mr. Max H. Th. Gors of Batavia, who is the son and pucces-or of a well-known
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    • 619 16 NOTICES. OLD MALVERNIAN DINNER. An Old Malvernian Dinner, precedrd by a oricket match versus Kuala Lumpur, will be held at the Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, on May 3. Will Old Malvcrnians wishing to be present, kinrily send their names to me as soon as possible. N. J. A. FOSTER, Kant
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    • 667 16 NOTICES. KlArtt KIAT GO. BHIPCHANDLBRS. ■MtrsMMt tai Mualelpal Oostrasterf. Telephone No. 421. 108 a 109, Market Street. NOTICE. R- coipt No. ISO having been lost on the 26th January, 19 8, and also Duplicate receipt No. 110, lost on the 4th February, 1918, we hereby request any poreon bUding sue
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