The Straits Times, 1 May 1913

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.170 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. MAY 1. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      196 1 LAIRD O1O 1 LOGAN Scotch Whisky. i 1 Established 1745. Popularjto Cycles^^^^P THE BEST 2-cylinder is the \^2>^ THE BEST 4- cylinder is the v^ (jf^^^ 5^ SALES PROVE IT 6 5 O Caih. the: INDIAN. Both n«chioe. h»Te 3-ln. TYBBB. A-other expected next month. CATALOGUES ON RKQUBST. IN STOCK
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      36 1 SLEDGE MILK 18 OBNUINS Swiss Milk from cattle gTazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF THB BERNESE ALPS. 8 WM] l A«l» fori SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers: J. TRAVERS ft SONS, LIMITED.
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      173 1 Gentlemen's Tailoring /q v FRESH ARRIVAL OF ALL THAT IS XQ S £$EW IN THE TAILORING WORLD. rf Ql> Fancy Tweed Suitings, S 1 Lovat Mixtures, S a \tVit\Vi < 6Scotch Sporting Tweeds, S I Fancy Flannel Suitings, t^ (jOIOUrS Tropical Cashmeres R«»rfi»t««^d oeii^i. 5 Worsteds and /%O/ mm BREECHEB
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      11 1 i JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER Sol* Agent* ADAMBON 6ILFILLAN. MO CO.. LTD.
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    S.V.C. Orders.
    698 2 By Liidt.-C'ol. G. A. Dbbhick, V.D. Commandant, S.V.C. Singapore, April 29, 1913. s. v. o. Balestior Rifle Range. I >-The range is allotted during the month of May to the S.K.A. for the annual prize meeting. Commandant Parades. II It is notified for information that commandants parades will
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    Dutch Shipping Increase.
    200 2 The number of ships that arrived at Amsterdam during 1912 amounted to 2,501, with an aggregate tonnage of 3,946,884 tons, being an increase of more than 10 per oent. over the tonnage of 1911. The arrival of Khine vessels amounted to 1,548 vessels, aggregating 368,824 tons, or
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      212 2 Invigorates Nourishes Sustains K Body, Brain and Nerve <j v 1 Vana Tonic possesses remarkable restorative power. It acts quickly, O with the most beneficial effect upon "~?k tn whole system. Hence its value in convalescence after illness. "\J Chemists J\ get •VANA' Ov J "'^T* Bomoi'CHs WEiiroMß Co., I.ondok
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      10 2 Tor Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Groat Peppermint Care.
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      690 2 HUMOUR ON WRISTS KESJiFEET Doctor Said He Had Eczema as Bad as Anyone Could. Got No Rest. A Little Cuticura Ointment Cured Him. "When my husband's pczem& started first, H wu swelling in bu (ace and he could hardly see out of his eyes. Then it started to come out
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      233 2 a Approval O f the Underwriters^ Laboratories is the goal towards which the manufacturers of all fire-resisting devices must ever strive. THE SAFE-CABINET (1013 Model) ha* won this approval. It is included in tho Hit of fire appliances examined and tested under the requirement* of the National Boaid of Fire
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    Coconuts in Perak.
    1595 3 OPENING UP THE BAGAIS DATOH DISTRICT. A Large Property. The second annual meeting of the Coconut Estates of Perak, Ltd, was held at Colombo, on April 21, at the offices of Messrs. Whittall and Co., agents and secretaries. The Hon. Mr. W. H. Figg presided, i-nd those
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      391 3 The National Mutual Life Association OF AUSTRALASIA, LIMITED. Established 1 869 Tbe first Life Office in tbe world to introduce tbe non-forfeiture principle to Policies. A Mutual Office. Mo Shareholder.. Low Premiums. Annual Inoome 431, 284,384. Fund* £7,291,290 Glaimsi paid £8,078,980. ALL profits are distributed amongot Polioy-bolders. Claims paid in
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      80 3 Croup. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid in its development that every mother of young children should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait until the attackaf croup appears and then send for medicine and let tbe child suffer until it can be obtained. Chamberlain's
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      138 3 Infantina THEINHARDT'S FOOD FOR INFANTS. THE MOST RATIONAL SUBSTITUTE FOR MOTHER'S MILK. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MEDICAL HALL OR MEDICAL OFFICE. HMM 80 9 CRUSHED FOOD. In N is* ts. win fes taMsfUt I. B. BHJLIOB begs to Inform tbe publio that his Factory for preparing Crushed Food, at No. 1,
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      366 3 RANEEGUNOE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. GIRL BRAND" igi 4P^^^Bk to QQ >• lpll|i v o KxH 3 w PILSENER BEER. 2-1 80-0 A LUXURY. VAT 69. flam From tne WAR OFFICE. TIMES and NAVAL REVIEW, U9 LONDON, Octobsb, 1906. I I Ibis
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      592 4 tTEAMER BAILIWBB. p. e?o. BTEAM NAVIGATION CB. FOR OHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDU, ADBN, BGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued tor China Coast, Persian Gulf, Ooatiaeatal and ssswrtnas Porto. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES iais Bomtmmri (/or M*rops). From Singapore
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      657 4 CTEAMEB BAILMBB. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, nnder mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this eervioe have been specially designed and oonstruoted, and are fitted with all
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      756 4 BTEAMEB BAIUIWB. THE 31AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Baraarab, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisnt, Semerak, Baobo, Kelaataa, Takbai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laooa, Kohsamui, Bandon, Liangmaa, Taku, Ohmnpon, Ktthlak and BangkokDue Otparturo. s.s. BORIBAT May 3. ■■i.YUGALA May 5 May 7. ••s.s. ASDANG May T May 10.
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      497 4 steamer mums. HAMBURG AMERIKA UNE. HAMBURG Am IaIRTUE*. •IHU" BHMI. Combined stonrlo*. The steamres of these Companies maintain a regular sor vioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straita, China and Japaa. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly tor Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhavea direct,
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      579 4 STEAMER SAILIHSS N. D. L. orddeutschtr Lloyd, B».ib« IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL UNI The fast and well-known mail steanu r» 3» this Company sail fortnightly from Brett as Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Sou'hampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonno ting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and at vena) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Oolomto Penang, Singapore,
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      612 5 Motor Tyres. Hooglandt 4te Co., sole agents. STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Go.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY GO. The New Konte Tit China, Japan, Honolulu, and San FrtMoiseo to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Barope. •pafsttaf Mm M« 11,000 Irish terra TarMsi LUin Ihl.ro
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      63 5 THE SERVANTS' AGENCY OFFICE. NO. 79, TANK ROAD, SINGAPORE. Domestic sorvants (Indoor and Outdoor) of every description, CUroial Hands, Estate Kranie«, Conductors, Mandores, Coolies, Masons, Carpenters, Painters, Mechanics, Demtrcators, Timekeepers, Draughtsmen and other employees supplied at short notice CHARGES MODERATE, All Clerical hands and effioe Tambies supplied free of Agency
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      354 5 BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAY. CO.. LO. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS The undermenbene i mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular servioe be tween Calcutta and Japan, calling at Pesang Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route FLBBT Tons Commander 11 Jaraa 8,018 C. P. Siddoh. GaseoßT Aioaa 4,800 J.
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      54 5 FROM WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW'S New Catalogue. Gentlemen's Smart NEW STRAW BOATER. Price: $1.00 each. Men's Hemstitched LAWN HANDKERCHIEFB. Price: $1.00 per dozen. MEN'S BLACK or NAVY CASHMERE SOCKS. Price $4.00 per dozen. "UNNENE" WASHING SUITS. Price: $11.00. PURE SILK ditto 23.00Men's Smart NEW HELMETS. with puggree as sketch Price: $3.50. FROM
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      686 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. I beg to inform the Public that I am deal inn in Chinese Fine Art Curioe and indent Porcelain at No. 1» Orchard Road. Visitors are cordially invited and inspection solicited. CHIP KOO CHAY. 8-6 "notjceT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the partnership heretofore snbsisting between Biow
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      258 5 ENGAGEMENT WANTEO. Gentleman wishes to gain experiences on a Rubber Estate. Knowledge of Endneerinß. Apply H. C, c/o Straits Times. 16 88 HOUBE TO LET. "Barnsley," Gallop Road, Tyersall for 8 months. Furnished throughout. Three or four bedrooms. Tennis Court and gear Rent J126 a month. Apply J. S. M.
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      239 6 AmA 'm i ilflN 1 1 uV^ x You may pay more for your milk but you cannot get a better quality. 221 28-4 th f f ANCASTERS LADIES PRICE LIST. Hair Dressing Shampooing Singeing Electric Face Massage Manicuring ALL LADIES' WORK DONE BY EUROPEAN LADY. ***** FRASER AND NEAVE.
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      53 6 NOTICE. Tbe firm trading under tbe style ol P. A. BEINS a CO. is owned and financed by me. I have appointed Mr. Patrick Alexander Beins to act as Manager and to carry on this business in Singapore on my behalf. Signed. SIOW KON CHIA, By his attorney, TAN CHIN
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      134 6 GRAND BOXING CONTEST. THEATRE ROYAL, North Bridge Road. THURSDAY, MAY 8. Jets. C3l«.**ie»**« (Undeleated Champion ol tne Orient. VS. Carl ißTaldemar (Danish Middleweight Champion). IS ROUNDS FOR A PURSE. 6 ROUNDS CONTBST. Private Wilkc. 9st. 11. J. A. Zazutee. local lightwo.RLt. 8 ROUNDS CONTEST. Private Potkr 8. 10. vb. Private
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      88 6 PATRONI2EO '(3^l/^^^- ROYALTV GO XO Manufacturing Jeweller fOP Jewellery of HIGHEST QUAUTY.-BEBT VALUE.AT LOWEST PRICES. COM^AMD INBPICTTHEM. 62 and 63, High Street, SINGAPORE. STAMFORD HOUSE. Brat Basah Road. Private Hotel. UNDER ENTIRELY NEW MANAGEMENT. Centrally Situated. FORTY COMFORTABLE ROOMS. M a B On application to THE NARABINO PWMIETOR. the UNIVERSAL
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    138 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, May I High Water, 7.4 a.m., «.'2B pm. Malacca Klectric l'owcr Station opened. Friday, May 2. High Water, 8.12 a.m 8.54 p.m. P. and O. outward mail due. Clicniiavsky matinee Concert, Victoria Theatre, 5.15. Evening Concert, 8.15. Saturday, May 3. High Water, 8.57 a.m., 9.18
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    250 7 TO-DAT. Kemaman, Kuala Dungun and Trengganu Will o'the Wisp 8 pm Tebing Tinggi, Bengkalis and Bagan Meran 8 pm Batu Pahat Pontianak 8 pm Malacca and Port Dickson Hong Lian Bpm Penang and Rangoon Seang Bee Bpm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm Port Dickson and Port
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    113 7 The P. and O. outward packet Delta with mails from London up to the evening of April 11, was signalled at Penang at 4.30 a.m. to day, and may be expected to arrive here on Friday afternoon, May 2. The P. and O. outward intermediate steamer Nubia
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    Mails for Europe.
    71 7 Lirr StMOAPORa. D Mar. 27 B. I. Apl. 1 M. M. Apl. 8 P. *O. I Apl. 8 N. U. L. Apl. 10 H. I. Apl. 1« M. M. Apl. 18 P. k O. Apl. N. D. L. Apl. '24 B. I. Apl. 28 M. M. Do
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    299 7 Latest Arrivals. Aki Maru, Jap. str. 8996 tons, Captain Kon, April 80. From London, April 5. (i.e. and n- P. Simons A Co. For Yokohama, May 1. W. Bombay Maru. Jap. str. 3893 tons, Capt Yogawa. April 30. From London, April *l. (I.e. and d.p. P. Simons A
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    98 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day: TANJONO PAOAR. East Wharf Basin Nil. W. Section No. l...Sicilia. Sheers Wharf Nil. Main W. Sect. No. 2. ..Queen Alexandra, Erinpura. 8...1nd0 Maru. 4...Klang. 6...F00k Sang. O...Tsurugisan Maru, Hyson. New Dock 7. ..(Under construction) Wbst
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    275 7 EXCHANdE i Sinoapori, May 1, 1918. On London Bank m/a 2/4£ Demand 2/4 Private 0 m/s 2/4J 8 m/fl 2/4H On Giriukt Bank d/d 238J Private 3 m/a 243 J On Franci Bank d/d 204 Private 8 m/a 298 J Ok Imdia Bank T. T. 174J Private
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      164 7 Iwue *2 Buyers. Seller* Value 10 10 Ampang 8.60 9.60 10 10 Belat Tin 8.60 8.80 10 10 Bruang 1 85 2.80 10 10 Kanaboi 2.10 2.25 10 10 Kampar P" 10 10 Kinta Association 18.00 14.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.18.9 2.5.0 I £1 Lahat Mines 1-8.0 1.5J
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      RUBBER.
      607 7 Issue S Buyers. Sellers. Value 2/- 2/- Allagar 2/7 8/0* XI XI Anglo Java 6/7* "</7* 21. 2/- Anglo-Malay 12/- 12/10* 2/- 21- Batkng Malaka 2/5 2/10 XI XI Batu Tiga 8.12.6 4.0.0 £1 XI Bukit Kajang 2.8.0 2.11.1C* xd £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 4.10.0 5.0.0 norn 2/- 2/-
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      GENERAL.
      109 7 lame S Buyers. Sellers Value dJ XI XI E. Smelting Co. 18/6 19/6 £1 £1 Pref. 1.8 8 1.6.8 7/8 7/8 Electric T'ways 8/- 8/6 10 10 Fraaer Neave 60.00 61.00 100 Howarth Erskine 45.00 68.C0 100 7% Pref. 100.0 C 104.00 100 100 Katß Bro, Dei. 130.00 140.00
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      DEBENTURES.
      40 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% $1,234,500 par Singapore Electric tramways 5% 4860,000 Spore Municipal 5% $1378,000 nom. Buyws HaUl Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 $,1,800,000 7% Spore Municipal 41% of 1909 $1,000,000 10% pa Spore Municipal 4% $602,900 p—
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      95 7 Time balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore nUn.l.inl time, corresponding to 6 a.m. (ini-nwich mean time. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore nUndard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock. Oh HritonH never
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      310 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. May 2.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. May 2.— At saleroom, Native Jewellery, at 11. M.iy 2. At 169, Waterloo Street, furniture, etc., at 4. May 3.— At saleroom, household furniture, at 11. May 3.— At Kinrara Orchard Road, Furniture, etc., at 2. May
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      131 7 HAVE YOU TRIED Sweet Chesnut Sliced Plug? SOLD EVERYWHERE. BY APPOINTMENT j^P^S TO HMI THE KING< Contractor* to THE BRITIBH ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. THE FACT THAT MILKMAID MILK HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOB -USB IN THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN THE
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      70 7 FIRST APPEARANCE of JAPANESE ACROBATIC TROUPE (Including 7 Child- Acrobat*). AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. To-night: To-nirfht!! Acrobats, Equilibrists, Flying Trapezes, Contortions, Tight Rop« Dances, etc. UNIQUE and UNPRECEDENTED. Combined with another Biograpb Masterpiece Film OIL and WATER (Ragtime drama in two reels). ADRIANOPLE (Siege and Final
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    The Straits Times. THURSDAY, MAY 1. STANDARDISATION.
    1299 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, MAY 1. STANDARDISATION. For the present we believe it is quite fair to claim that the real difference between fine para and best plantation rubber is merely a matter of preparation. It has still to be determined by actual scientific experiment whether part of the Brazilian
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    20 8 It is understood at Bombay that a Parsi gentleman is arranging to make a general charity trust of 50 lakhs.
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    20 8 H.M.S. Clio is at present engaged in surveying work in the neighbourhood of the Langkawis and the coast of Kedah.
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    27 8 A recent suspension of the night service of the Penang Municipal Tramways entailed a loss in revenue to the department of between 1300 and 100 a day.
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    27 8 The police have been informed by Tan Cheng Seng, of 21, Magazine Road, that he has been robbed of six bags of black pepper valued at 1107.
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    34 8 Messrs. Boastead and Co. havo received a wireless nessage from the Empress of Russia that she will arrive here at six o'clock on Saturday morning, and not 5 p.m. on Friday as previously advised.
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    43 8 There has come to hand a somewhat doubtful report of a gang robbery at Kallang Pnding. The caretaker of the Tai Chew temple alleges that last night several men broke into his house and stole clothing and property to the value of 148.
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    42 8 The general secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants in India has warned the agent of the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway that if wages in the traffic department are not enhanced a general strike will take place from May 1.
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    46 8 Tan Peng Ann, a clerk in the employ of Messrs. Brinkman and Co. was charged in the third police court thic morning with criminal breach of trust in respect of Jt>44. The accused was represented by Mr. Knowles, who asked fora week's postponement, which was granted.
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    56 8 Miss V. Josephs, a passenger on the steamer China, has reported to tho Hongkong police, that whilst on the voyage between Singapore and Hongkong, she either lost from her neck, or had stolen from her cupboard, a pearl necklet, valued at £100, which is covered by insurance. She offers a
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    60 8 A watch and chain valued at 1200 which was stolen from a Chinaman yesterday, on board the Glunoble has been recovered in a pawnshop at Tanjong Pagar. When the pawnbroker endeavoured to detain his doubtful customer the man struck him ou the head and then took to his heels, but
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    70 8 A fire broke out at Bombay in the hold of the P. and O. liaoca which was due to sail for Japan on April 19. Tho steamer was in the dock, and much damage was caused by the water poured by the Fire Brigade on tbo cargo of cotton, twist,
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    71 8 The Calcutta Port Trust has budgetted for a revenue of one crore forty-six lakhs ninotytwo thousand rupees for 1913 14, this being nearly four lakhs above the total realised in 1912-18. The expenditure is estimated at one crdre forty five lakhs fifty-nine thousand rupees, leaving a surplus of one lakh
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    90 8 At the annual meeting of the Rubber Growers' Association held in London, on April 21, Mr. Trotter, the new chairman, gave an interesting address. He recommended the standardising of the lower qualities, and also that special care should be given to the elimination of impurities. He claimed that plantation first
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    109 8 Arrangements are being made for official visits by the King and Queen to several of the foreign courts in May. It is stated that the Royal tour will include Paris, Berlin, and Vienna, probably in the order named. The dates of the visits have not, it is understood, been definitely
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    98 8 Mr. W. H. L. Warrener, hon. secretary and treasurer of the Hongkong and Far East Philatelic Society, has forwarded to us a book of the rules of the society which has just been formed in Hongkong, under the presidency of Dr. Mailer. The objects are the study of matters appertaining
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    195 8 Raiment for the races is a burning topic in some local masculine circles, and there is still time to build a new suit for wear next week. Perhaps these hints may be uaef ol to those who wish to be up to date. A firm of West End tailors declares
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    440 8 Mr. R. L. Cnscaden, who went to Australia on three mouths' furlough, has returned to Penang looking quite fit. Miss Barbara Guinness, daughter of Mr. Cecil Gainness, for many years tho agent in Penang of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, was married to Mr. C. C. M.
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    Death of Mr. Sung's Assassin.
    56 8 A Shanghai wire of April 25, says Woo Fokming, the man charged with the assassination of Mr. Sung, who was recently banded over to the Chinese authorities, by the French authorities, attempted suicide on Wednesday by eating the phosphorous of red matches. He died, it
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    The Fire on The Sicilia.
    84 8 The work of removing the genoral cargo from the hold of the Hamburg A inenka liner Sicilia, in consequence of an outbreak of fire on Tuesday night, is steadily proceuliog at the Tanjoug Pagar wharfs. The fire which is believed to have originated in tho
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    The Harima Hall.
    93 8 A troupe of Japanese acrobats has arrived in Singapore and will be a feature of tho entertainment at the Harima Hal), this evening. Their programme includes sensational feats on the tight rope un 1 trapeze, and a novel cquilibristic act. Then, of course, the management have their
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    Record Wireless Message.
    92 8 It may be of interest to know that on April 4, Messrs. Burns, Philp and Co., Ltd., Sydney, received a wireless message from the Montoro, via Perth (W.A.), stating that she had left Joana the previous ni^ht direct foi Darwin. As the distance from the Montoro to
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    Tan Hood Guan's Bankruptcy.
    135 8 In the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Sproule the case is being heard in which Cbia Teong Kirn, of Kirn and Company, in. claiming from the Official Assignee the retarn of a motor car seized by the police after Tan Hood Guan's disappearance from Singapore. The
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      166 8 4TANSAN A NATURAL TONIC WATER IN PINT'S AND SPLITS. FRESH STOCKS ARRIVE MONTHLY. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. GALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., SOLE AGENTS. exclusive: display of NEW GREY BLUE TWEED SUITINGS LONDON'S LATEST DESIGNS SPECIALLY IMPORTED FOR TIES, SHIRTS, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS SOCKS, to Blend with any Suit. 1 I CC SPECIALISTS En
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      136 8 ALL NEW PICTURES, constituting a programme entirely different from the last, and from A Large Variety of Makers SL'PPOBTED BY A PARTICULARLY INTERESTING EDITION (1418D0F PATHt'B ANIMATED GAZETTE will be projected on to the screen TO-NIGHT, AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD Rouen city of old Normandy. (Patbe Colour). Unmerited Sham*.
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    THE TURKISH WAR.
    235 9 AUSTRIA PREPARES TO COERCE MONTENEGRO. Troops Moving to The Frontiers. Rbotbb'i Tblbobah. London, April 30. Reports that Austria has decided on independent action against Montenegro have momentarily demoralized the stock markets especially on the Continent, though afterwards they partially recovered. At present London has no official confirmation
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    GERMAN MESSAGES.
    268 9 Der Ostasiatischi Lloyd Tklkck am. Berlin, April 29. Vienna declares that if the Powers do not show unity, the result will be to accelerate measures against Montenegro, and it ma; then happen that Austria will find it necessary to take measures single-handed. Atstria is now in earnest and
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    Suffragettism.
    97 9 A POLICE PROSECUTION FOR CONSPIRACY. Seizure of A Newspaper. RacTw's Tblboba*. London, April 80. The police have seized the type of the newspaper The Suffragette. The arrests include Mrs. Drummond and five other officials. The members of the Women's Social and Political L'nion who were arrested appuared at Bow
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    ENGLISH RACING.
    111 9 Result of the Two Thousand Guineas. Ridtbb's Tblbobam. London, April 80. The result of the Two thousand Guineas wan as follows Louvois C'raganour Meetinghouse Fifteen v»n and the win was by a head, two lengths separating second and third. The betting was 25 to 1 against Louvois, 3
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    EMPIRE UNION.
    90 9 Mr. Balfour on Larg.r Patriotism. Rbuters Tkleurah. London, April 30. At the first annual meeting of the United Kingdom branch of tho Empire Parliamentary League, a cable was read from members of the Australian Commonwealth inviting twenty British Commoners to visit Australia in 1913. Mr. Balfour said the
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    AMERICAN TARIFFS.
    35 9 Rki-tkr's Telegram. London, April 30. The Washington House of Representatives has voted the schedule A of the tariff bill covering chemicals, paints, and oils. All the amendments of the minority were rejected overwhelmingly.
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    THE PANAMA TOLLS.
    35 9 Rbutbb's Tblbobam. London, April 80. Reuter wires from Washington that the Panama canal committee of the Senate has postponed all questions relating to tbe Panama canal tolls to the regular December session.
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    LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
    35 9 The East Asiatic Company's Daily Report. The market in London yesterday was steady. The closing prices were Hard Fine Para Spot 8/5 Forward 8/5* First latex crepe, delivery next three months 8/8J
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIALS.
    34 9 (Fbom Oob Own Cobbespondbnt.) London, April 30. Final dividends are declared as follows Dusun Durian 5 por cent., Kampong Kuantan 10, Bradwell 7, Java Para 5, Rani 8, Ceylon Para 10.
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    MOTOR-'BUS PROFITS.
    108 9 (Fbom Ocr Own Cobrkspondent.) Penang, April 80. The directors of the Straits and F.M.S. Motor Company report that the busitsea of the past year produced a profit of 177,421 Two interim dividends have been paid, equal to 20 per cent. The balance of 121,421 and the vendors' contribution
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    Music in Tbe Gardens.
    63 9 Weather permitting the band of the 3rd Brahraans will play in the Botanical Gardens at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 5, the following programme of music March The Avenue. Hume Oveitare lielisario Donizetti Selection The Dollar Prinoess *all Valse Gold and Silver Lehar Dream Picture The
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    78 9 The Italian Rear Admiral Oozo, who boxed the ears of the Minister of Marine, Admiral Cattolica, has been tried, and despite the favourable evidence of six admirals, was found guilty and st ntenced to three months' imprisonment, and fined £10. He benefited by the so called conditional clause, and was
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    The Law As To Drugs.
    915 9 CHARGES AGAINST DR. CORONEL FAIL. The Sale of Cocaine. Two charges of abetting the supply of a drug to an unlicensed person were brought against a Singapore physician, Dr. Julius Coronel, in the first police court yesterday afternoon. The case was a sequel to one,
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    86 9 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that, during the week ending April 26, there were 214 deaths (146 males, 68 females) grnng a ratio per mille of population of 84.67. Malarial fever accounted for 20 deaths, phthi sis 24,
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    Kuala Bidor Estate.
    1343 9 REASONS FOR DISAPPOINTING YEAR. Proposed Vote of Censure. The third annual meeting of the Kuala Bidor Robber Company was held at the offices of Messrs. Bois Broß. and Co., agents and secretaries, Colombo, on April 28. Mr. W. Sutherland Ross presided, and those present were the Hon.
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    DR. FOWLIE'S APPEAL.
    171 9 Prompt Response From The Chinese Community. We published yesterday a pathetic letter in which Dr. Fowhe appealed for funds to pay for the best treatment for a little Chinese boy in the General Hospital, and we volunteered to accept subscriptions for that purpose. The response has been
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    STRANGE AFFAIR IN TOKYO.
    361 9 Attempted Electrocution of a Family. It appears that early one morning recently a woman named Misao, aged 82, the wife of a fancy goods dealer named Igarashi, aged 82, living at Kamedo-machi, Tokyo, proceeded to the rear of her house when she saw sparks emanating from
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    136 9 Dr. Edith Boomgardt, who was represent ed by Mr. W. H. Throne, of Messrs. Adams and Allan, made an application before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden in the Supreme Court, Penang, for an injunction restraining her brother W. C. Boomgardt, and Helena Boomgardt from tapping the rubber trees on Guernsey
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    JAPAN AND AMERICA.
    175 9 FAILURE OF MR. BRYAN'S PEACE MISSION. The Objectionable Words Repeated. RIDTIB's TILMRAM. London, April 30. A Sacramento message says the State At-torney-General yesterday drafted a new alien bill omitting the term ineligible for citizenship and following the Japano America treaty as a basis. This was discussod subsequently
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    Antarctic Victims.
    144 9 GOVERNMENT PENSIONS TO THE RELVTIVES. Statement by Mr. Asquith. Rbdtbr's Trlkqram. London, April 30. Mr. Asquith announces that Lady Scott will receive an annuity of jC2OO in addition to the Admiralty pension of £225. A joint annuity of j£3oo will be paid to Captain Scott's mother and two
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    UNREST IN PORTUGAL.
    90 9 Further Particulars of Conspiracy. Rioter's Tblioram. London, April 30. Lisbon messages say thai seven sailors of the Sao Oabriel have been arrested. The naval authorities have decided to detain the crews of all the warships aboard. A railway employee has been arrested at Campolide, near Lisbon, where
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    DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT.
    33 9 Kbotib's Tblbobah London, April 30. A bulletin issued in the evening says that considering the gravity of the operation the condition of the Duchess of Connaught is so far satisfactory.
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    ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
    56 9 RBVTBB'S TILIGRAM. London, April 80. In the Football Association First League championship Sunderland with 54 points is first and Aston Villa with 50 points is second. Preston North End with 53 points and Burnley with 60 points are leaders of the second division, and displace Notts County and
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    GERMAN DEFENCES.
    31 9 Dm Ostaslatisobb Llotd Tblboeam. Berlin, April 30. The committee of the Reichstag has agreed without amendment to the bill for the increase of the army in all service branches.
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    DEATH OF A PROFESSOR.
    16 9 D«B OSTASIATWCHE LLOYD TbLBOBA*. Bcr'in, April '26. Professor Erich Schmidt is dead.
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    BUDGET RESOLUTIONS.
    22 9 RaOTIB'I TILIORAM. London, April 80. The House of Commons has adopted the tea and income tax resolutions in the budget
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    Selaba Rubber Estates.
    1862 10 RESULTS CONSIDERED TO BE SATISFACTORY. 70* Per Cent. In Three Years. The third annual general meeting of the Selaba Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on March 28, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, E.C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton, chairman of the company presiding.
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    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    84 10 Tin n' wiil be team practice for the inter port rifle match on May 3 and 4, at 2.15 p.m. Mr. W. Peel, president of the Penang Turf Club, will probably attend the forthcoming race-meeting in Singapore as the Penang representative on the Straits Racing Association. Our Penang
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    Golf.
    154 10 Sepoy Lines Qolf Club. The following are the teams for the match, Civil Service v. Lawyers which is to be playod on Saturday, May 3, at 8.80 p.m Sir Arthur Young and Hon. W. G. Ellis v. Hon. C. I. Carver and D. Y. Perkins. J. L. Humphreys and
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    A New Dark Dance.
    80 10 Since such eccentric dances as the Turkey-trot and the Bunny-bug have been banished from ballrooms, society leaders have been casting about to supply their place with something which would capture the popular fancy. At the home of the Wealthy banker, Mr. John Edson, at Washington, a
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    APRIL RUBBER RETURNS.
    9 10 Pajam.— l7.7so lbs. Lunas.— s,o66 lbs.
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    CROMLIX RUBBER ESTATE.
    1920 10 Capital Increased to Carry Out Extensions. The third ordinary general meeting of the Cromlix Rubber Estate and Produce Company, Limited, was held on April 2, at the hall of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Moorgate Place, Moorgate Street, E. C, Mr. James L. Anstruther (chairman of the
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    THE SPRING RACES.
    423 10 Notes on To-Day's Training at The Race-Course. A few of the Kuala Lumpur horses put in a first appearance on the course this morning. The training on the whole was very much a repetition of Tuesday's work, with a few fairly good gallops here and there. Scronok
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    NORDANAL RUBBER ESTATES.
    1585 10 Congratulations on Position And Prospects. The first annual general meeting of the Nordanal (Johore) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on March 28, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. T. Cuthbertson, the Chairman of the company, presiding. The Chairman said The directors' report and accounts have
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    GERMAN FARMERS' PLIGHT.
    357 10 Ruinous Effects of New Military Law. The following is from the Berlin correspondent of the Daily News and Leader Dr. Heim, one of the Bavarian Centre Party leaders, publishes the results of a careful inquiry into the effect of military service on small peasant farmers owning their
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    29 10 Arrivals. Per str. Kaka, April 80,— From Malacca Mr. Stedruan. Per str. Fook Sang, April Po.— From Hongkong: Miss M. Hooper, Messrs. D. Billings and Gadelius.
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    Sensational Bomb Story.
    266 10 The following sensational bomb story has reached Calcutta from Raneegunge: It appears that on April 15 the sub-Inspector of the Kaneegunge Police Station returned from a tour of his district, and found what turned out to be a metal-coated bomb in the courtyard of his house. On
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    S.CC TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    530 11 Fine Exhibition Game on The Padang. The ground of the S.CC. was ijuite a social rendezvous last night, when the Army v. Civilians exhibition lawn tennis doubles contest was decided. That, however, was only part <>f tlie attraction, for afterwards there «a> the presentation of prizes to
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    785 11 Prices Quoted In tbe Market This Morning. Singapore, M»y 1. 1913Messrs. LyaU and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning NOM. VALOI. BOTIM. HILLBBB. 2/- Allagar 2/7 8/1 4 1 Anglo-Java 6/7* 7/7* 1 Anglo-Johore 7/- 8/8 3/- Anglo Malay 13/-
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    A Lady Sexton.
    293 11 Cnm land, the famous eighth century abbey in the Lincolnshire fens, has the distinction of possessing a lady sexton, in whose family the appointment has been hold continuously for 151 years. Miss Sarah .lane Hill, who was reappointed sexton for the thirteenth time at the Easter vestry,
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    First Electric Ship.
    106 11 A new epoch in ship propulsion, says The Daily Mail of March "28, is promised dv the launch at Middlesbrough this week of the Tynruiount. the first seagoing vessel to be electrically propelled. According to the Glasgow Herald two Diesel oil engines of 300 b.h.p. are used
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      8 11 For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure
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      389 11 LATEST' '.ADVERTISEMENTS. Denis-Muunie&Co., COGNAC. Established 1838. BY ROYAL W ARR ANX Purveyors to H.M. King George V ALSO TO His Late Majesty King Edward VII. Aoenis Garner, Quelch Co., SINGAPORE. BY GENERAL REQUEST AND OWING TO THEIR REMARKABLE SUCCESS LEO. JAN MISCHEL CHERNIAVSKY FAREWELL CONCERT AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE, ON
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      497 11 A PROGRAMME STRONG IN COMICS i> whit sbowgo- rs look for and will find TONIGHT AT THB MARLBOROUGH PICTCKE THEATRE. BBACH ROAP, But that is not all they will get, there are OTHER 600 D SUBJECTS which contribute towards the THOROU6H ENJOYMEMT OF THE ENTERTAINMENT. Second Show, 9.80 to 11
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    Eow Seng Estate.
    1677 12 CULTIVATION IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION. 17} Per Cent. First Dividend The third annual general meeting of the Eow Seng Rubber Company, Limited, was held on April 4, at the registered office of the company, 19, St. Duns Un's Hill, Great Tower Street, E.C., Mr. H. B. Yuille pro
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    JAVA AMALGAMATED RUBBER.
    1737 12 The Crop Estimates— Good Forward Contracts. The third annual general meeting of the Java Amalgamated Kubbcr Estates, Limited, was held on March 2H, at the registered office of the company, No. .">9, Eastcheap, K.C. Mr. Herbert Wright (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the
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    " Heimatlos."
    120 12 Heimatlos." By a small majority of one a parliamenwvry commission, appointed to consider the quest tion of whether German women might retain their own nationality and privileges of Oerman citizenship in the event of their marriage with unnaturalised foreigners, decided against the women. A German woman, therefore, married to an
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    Passengers Overseas.
    415 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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    109 12 The following is supplied by the local agents Per N. D. L. steamer (ioeben, due May 9.— Miss A. L. van den Berg, Mr. and Mrs J. D. C. M. ltoels, Mr. W. fi. B. Means, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Campbell, Mrs. A. J. Foyer and children, Mr. H.
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    44 12 Per Austrian Lloyd steamer Bohemia, sailing May 19. Mrs. Schildberg and family Capt. R. Scbomberg, Mr. A. Weise, Mr. P. Orachlert, Mr. Groote, Mr. and Mrs. Van Volxem, Mr. and Mrs. de Bruyn and family Mr. H.Wiget, Mrs. Laber, Major HoldsworthHunt, Mr. S. Goldner.
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    496 12 Homeward Bound. Per P. and O. Devanha connecting at Colombo with Macedonia, sailing May 2.— Mr. A. Burgess, Mr. W. L. Leonard, Mrs. A. H. Ki-nn, Miss Shaw, Capt. A. W. Pearso, Mr. Jones, Mr. J. Cruden, Mr! Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Cooper and child; Mr. Gibbs (sr.),
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    65 12 A little girl had been to church for the first time. On returning home her mother asked her what she thought of church. I liked it very much, she replied, but there was one thing I didn't think was fair. What was that, dear asked her mother. Why, one man
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      215 12 LIBBYS ASSORTED SOUPS Are packed in cases containing 48 tins, say, one month's supplj The Assortment Is made up from tbe following Soups TOMATO. MOCK-TURTLE. OX-TAIL. CHICKEN. MULLIGATAWNY AND VEGETABLE. SOLE AGENTS J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD., Singapore. 110 80 918 IT SOUNDS FABULOUS BUT ITS TRUE THE PROOF IS WE
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      222 13 Our Beer is known under these names d6CK S Beer KeyBeer Kunchi Daam its excellent quality makes 5C it the most suitable for the Tropics. BEHN, MEYER CO. T J. CROWTHER SHAW 6fc CO. y A A Selected Rantfe ol l\ TROPICAL SUITINGS I O Just Arrived. O Zi AN.
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      394 13 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. Sikoafou to Jata Posts Post Dabw«, Thubsdat Island, Bbisbans md Stdnit via Torus Stbatts. Also taking paasenKersand oargo with transhipment for other Viotobiam, Sooth Australian and North Quismslamd Posts, British Nbw Guiwia, Nbw Britadi, Tasmania* and Nbw Zsaland Ports, trnooth P««««a> lup«rtiotn«». regnlar monthly service
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      709 13 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED •■RVIOB Of* THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. SBTWBBH Ksmutlt (Perth), North vV«»t Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular Fortnightly sailings between Singapore and Western Australia, oalling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound (Port for the Kimberley
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      284 13 London's JP^* IJagtime atest W^^, ttecords. n „q ißubensteln c Melody (Piano). I Burlesque on Lucia Sextette. n.-jWliea Uncle Joe Plays a Rag. uloo tThe Swanee River Bend. nifil7 (Hltehy Koo. ulO7 \Tne Railroad Rag. n i m Ragtime Soldier Man. loo lße My Little Baby Bumble Bee. MOUTRIE'S. T_
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      405 14 INSURANCE. CANTON INBUBANCB OFFICB LIMITBD. OapMai Sabseribed ...11.600,000 Amount paid-op 600,000 Reserve fund 1,600,000 Haas Omoa, Hoaesoae Tbe uadorsigned, having aeea appoiated Afreats ol the above Compaay, are prepared Is aeeept Mariae Risks at surreal rates. BOUBTBAD a Co.,— AgmU OABDIAN ABSCRANCB COMPANT, LIMITBD, LONDON toaseribed Capital 41,000.000 Total Inverted
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      259 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE tUUMNCE COMPMV Of OMMIM. Established 1883. DiMOt Government Supervision Government Audit. Polioies are WORLD WIDB and NonForfeitable, Large Net Surplus above liabilities tor Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Bualneee, 1911, 0ver. ..18.800,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made looally. Numerous modern sohemes, 4. H. (VANS, Manager, Sooth
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      428 14 BAPHCNQ. THE SZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INBURANCE CO.. LTD.. NO. 87 AND 68. KLING STREET BsTABUsaaD 1907 Capital paid op 11,000,000.00 I Reserve liability of proprietors..., 1,000 000.00 Reserve Fund •800,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Ta* Tbok Jooa 8. Low Khoon Yaa 1. Tarn Swi Kai 7. Sim Ku
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      481 14 BANKING. THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK. LIMITED. TEMPORARY PREMISES, 81, Market Street, Singapore. AUTHORISED CAPITAL $4,000,000 ISSUED CAPITAL 12,000,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS i I Lee Cboon Guan, Esq. Chairman. Lim Peng Siang.Esq. Cheok Cheng Kee, Scow Eng Tin, Ksq. Esq. Yeo Cheng Hai, Esq. Tan Bian Cheng, Esq. Tan Cbay Van,
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      676 14 INSURANCE. The Shanghai Life PrUdGntlal su Bst^t,al8 st^t,al mpollcy Mutual in SUBSTAJmAU Conservative ln Buslnes's Economyln Management Cosmopolitan »n Character m to A^^fex Settlement. P. J. FITZGERALD SUCCESSFUL Kbsidbnt Manaobr, THE ARCADE. BIN6APORE. SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, EXCELLENT TONED COTTAGE PIANO BY C. F.LAMBERT, BERLIN,
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      319 14 AUCTION SALE Of DUTCH BCBEW BTBAMBR O. G. MEYEH" AS SHE NOW LIEB IN GREAT PAN RBEF, ENTRANCB TO RHIO STRAITS; To be held at Messrs. Ching Keog Lee Co.'i Saleroui, No. 8, Kafflos Place, Singapore, On Monday, May 5, 1818, at 2.80 p.m The Dutch Screw Steamer O. O.
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    936 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Hotels for the Motorist. Gerald I'.iss writes to The Evening Standard of March 29 as follows Somebody once said that to know all was to forgive all and I sometimes think that this is the solution of the hotel problem, which
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    112 15 Criminals were formerly executed on the parade ground outside the east gate, at Canton. F>ately members of the Provincial Assembly objected to the scene being so near to the assembly building and the execution ground was removed elsewhere. Sow the Military Law Court had established within the prison department at
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      163 15 -MBOBYh^ HAND and POWER RUBBER MACHINES THE ROLLS CAN BE SUPPLIED PLAIN OR GROOVED, THE GROOVING BEING OF ANY SHAPE OR PATTERN DESIRED. SOLE AGENTS. CENTRAL I ENGINE I I WORKS, Limited. "W^ x\ X' XI JL^ THE UNIVERSAL CAR Again Reduced in Price. 20 H.P. 5-SEATER TOURING CAR FULLY
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      94 15 6HEONB BROTHERS. Dentists. No 26, SOUth Brldg* Roma First class MeehamoaJ Dentistry, Oold Crowns Bridge Filling and Valeaa Doratioa of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODBRATB. FULL UNE DENTAL SUPPLIES Beat Tooth Powdan and Brushes lot «a i■ pSM of all Tonics *5^ '4/ZJ M«r«er.. Vl^s XO ESTATE OWNERS. The undsrtitMd will
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      62 15 For a Lame Back. When you have pains or lameness in toe back bathe the parts with Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice a day, massaging with the palm of the hand for five minutes at each application. Then dampen a pieoe of flannel slightly with this liniment and bind it on
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      155 15 THE 111-Ribbed IS THE ONLY TYRE THAT IS SPECIALLY MADE FOR THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL Leading Dealers and Garages, OB FROM Continental Tyre and Rubber Co.. Ltd.. Singapore:, 17, Col Iyer Quay. Telephone: 290. Telegrams) CONTINBNTA." X. 'it. K. T. CARS $2,100. NOW IN STOCK. APPLY XO MBIT AGENTS:
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      792 16 SYNOLEO I DISTEMPER I Waihable Hygienic. flynoleo is a Paste Disterar tar patattag arttotic colours on walls. It I* the product ot Messrs. Wmdaasa, Heywood a Clark, Ltd., who ars the largest and oldest psis, maaufaotaren in the world. It in manufactured in the palest aad darkest art shades, whioh
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      535 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOUSE TO LH. No. 66, Bobimcn Road. Immediate entry. Apply S. Manaaaeh Co. 41 n HOUBEB TO LET, To let, No. 46, Anson Road and Nob. 21 and 22, Sarubau Bead. Apply Nathan Sod, Change Alley. 1-11 n FURNISHED SEASIDE REBIOENCESTOLET. Belmont, Bemoline, Ben Ledi,
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      613 16 NOTICES. KIAM KMT A CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Bovsrnment and Municipal Contractors. 106, 109 109, Market Street. Telephone Nos. 431 and 1174. THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given, that on and attar tbe 6th day of May, 1018, Tbe Chinese Commercial Bank, L'mited, will carry on bnsines at their
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      729 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. Tlie following fixtures for the current woek, and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries ot the various club*. Convenient forms on which to make the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Time*. Singapore Cricket Club. Thursday, Football
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      639 16 BOARD AND LOD6IHB. r. m. c. house. Exoellent rooms, with or without board. Apply The General Secretary. 1-3- sob. a BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Large comfortable room* with verandah attached at Camba House, 98, River Valley Road, 2S-4 32 5 PRIVATE BOARD AND REBIDENCE. Bedroom and dressingroom, 985. Bachelors only. Tennis.
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