The Straits Times, 24 June 1914

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.524 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 24. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      192 1 BEER. y(^ 3HEK ENTIRE NEW STOCK .W GENTLEMEN'S WATERPROOFS. GARMENT GUARANTEED HEAVIEST RAINS LIOHT < MEDIUM and HEAVY v WEIGHTS. Prices from $10.00 tO $20.00 for Garment. =^ii^p See Special Window Display To-day. THE "CLIFTON" COAT. Cut fxtta wide in skirt. Centre Vent. Straps on Ccß: Square Pookots. Neck Tab
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      235 1 ROBINSON CO. KYNOCH S Sporting Cartridges in 12, 16 and 20 Bore. THE OPEX" CARTRIDGE. THE B0MX MPER MBE This cartridge is absolutely with an extra Steel-lined Head Waterproof, it has a contin- under the Brass which makes ous metal case with a paper it much stronger and imposslining loaded
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      8 1 MARTELLS BRANDY. Soli Auknts: ADAMBON. 6ILFILLAN CO., LTC.
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    Battle of Plevna.
    893 2 A ROUMANIAN OFFICER'S VIVID ACCOUNT. The Comic Note. M. Jean Lahosary, ex-President of the Roumanian Senate, served aa a volunteer in the war of 1877. His reminiscences of the attack on Plevna, September 11, are reproduced by the Journal des Debate. September 10. To-morrow we are to
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    Ocean Perils.
    163 2 The report of the complete stoppage at sea of the Elder Dempster liner Sahara owing to the body of a whale becoming jammed in the blade? of the propeller comes more as a surprise to the public than to navigator*. Captain Mnsgrave, at Lloyd's, explained to a Standard
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      143 2 Study your Complexion '/ojr' Why clog NsW flOy- the pores of your\^gv I Ibl s^' n w 'tfo 2Ce powders? >S§Vff "'HAZBLINE' 11 I I (Trauc Hark) I Snow" I VM It is f.-r more haaltkfal, and most vvt.viWt.- v^PvNfty/V^ \v\ effective :;i removing th;-t objec- i"4flPA*V<Bi(BS^/^V V/i\vv^ tio*M be
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      49 2 Bowel Complaint in Children. Daring the summer months mother* should watch for any unnatural looseness of the child's bowels. When given prompt attention at this time serioos trouble may be avoided. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      537 2 HOW ACTRESSES KEEP THEIR GOOD LOOKS. Many L_dies onvy their sisters of tbe theatrical profession, and wonder how it is tbat they retain tbe girlish freshness of complexion, the beaming eyes, and the vivacity of manner which most women lose soon af r-er marriage if not before. The secret is
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      204 2 THE MARVELLOUS LIGHT-WEIGHT WATERMAN MARINE MOTOR. frAja^a^L^ Porto detachable, complete $225, 3 H.P. flflSCEft Single cylinder, K 1, complete. ..sl76, H P. Praßn 3 ,K 2, complete.. $300, 6 H.P. JBmL KysBl TMI IMPLEST MOBT DURABLE ON THE MARKET. £39* I( in donbt write ns and we wi rward sHffmr
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    Moral Imbecile.
    975 3 STRANGE CAREER OF A YOUNG ENGINEER. Brains and Morals. Counsel told a remarkable story at the Old Bailey last month, when Edward Noel Craven, 24, engineer, pleaded not guilty to obtaining money by false pretences. Mr. Dodson (for the prosecution) said that the accused arrived with some women
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    Sea Strewn with Wrecks.
    121 3 The Inland Sea of Japan was strewn with the wrecks of fishing sampans. On four distinct occasions the Mongolia hoveto in a driving gale and by skilful manipulation 14 half drowned fishermen were hauled on board. It was exceedingly rough and choppy and too dangerous to
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      703 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LIME Singapore to Java Posts, Port Daiwim Thursday Island, Brisbane and Stdnbt, via Torres Straits. Also taking passengers and car«n with transhipment for other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Poets, British New Guinea, Nsw Britain, Tasmanian and New Zealand Ports. Smooth Passage. Superb
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      196 3 I The I i rcdiictc the immense importance of the unique saperi ority of Odol While all other preparations for cleansing the month and teeth are effective only daring the few moments of application, the antiseptic and refreshing power of Odol continues g< ntly but persistently for hniim afterward*. Odol
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      12 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Wood. Great Peppermint Core Is fld.
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      462 3 Veno's Cured LiWe Violet of Catarrh Whooping Cough Our little Violet suffered from Nasal Catarrh from her Tery birth, and medical treatment seemed to do her little good. We le«red consumption— she wu to pale and weak and coughed so incessantly. It occurred to us to try Veno's Lightning tough
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      729 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY^LINE Of fast twln-sorew Mail Pa..en«er Steamers between Rangoon. Colombo, Suex, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed Sailings for 1914. HOMEWARD. Departures Departures Steamer Stbami. from from arrive Rangoon Colombo Mas-sills. OXFORDSHIRE June 26 July 1 July 19 July 37 WORCESTERSHIRE July 9 July 15 Aug. 2 Aag
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      633 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHIHA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). I Connecting at from Singapore
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      566 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tho New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all
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      761 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAN NAVIBATION CT.. LB. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Beserak, Kretay, Paka, Tringgann, Bisnt, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon Langsnen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure AS DANG June 24 0 s.«. VUGALA June 24 J me 27 t* Mi
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      531 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND DEUTSCH OAMPFSGHIFF FAHRTSGES. "HANSA' BREMEN. Combined Service. Tbe steamers of th* so Companies maintain a regular service bstween Hamburg, Bromon Antwerp. Rotterdam and Emdea anJ the Straits, Chiaa and Japan. rjbnmwards, they are despatched fort nightly for Havre and Hamburg and onod a
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      666 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. IM. OTC NORDDEUTBGHER LLOYD. BREMEN IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamer* of thin Company sail fortnightly from Bremnn, Hamburg, Lisbon, via Rotterdam. Antwerp, Sontt auip-on, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (ooum runt; Mar<>e:l!es, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vrrsa) Port Saia, Sues. Aden, Colombo, Pouang Singapore Hongkong,
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      597 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S. 8. CO.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN Fremunt le Perth North Welt Australian Portm, Java and Singapore. It ilar Forinightly sailings bttweed Singapore and WV-tern Australia, calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Souu.l (Port fo- th«
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      405 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAART-MAATBCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COSfPANT) "NEDERLAND." R)HTNIGHTL\ MAIL SERVICE BETWEKN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANU. COLOMrJO PORT SAID, GENOA. ALGIERS TANGIER, LISBON AND SOUTHAMPTON. Steamers are due on or about the nnde; mentionnd rfat^s OOTWABO. HoMIWAKO 191« 1914 Prinb der Ned. Koningin d. Ned. Juno 26 Jane 37 P.Juliana
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      535 5 r>HUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. IMPERATOR PARCHMENT WRITING PAPER. This Payer may be obtained in the following finishes and sizes: CREAM WOVE. High Finish. Rough Linen azure Medium Linen SIZES. PRICES. Pi r bos containing 50 Sheets and 50 Envelopes. LARGE OCTAVO
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      416 5 NOTICESNOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by me Moo Chye Hcan at No. 8, High Street, Singapore, under the Style of Tbe Hean Store," has, as from tLe Ist day of Jute, 1914, been acquired by Cbew Woon Pob. All debts due from tbe said bes'nees will te discharged by
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      282 5 Lifebuoy Soap is more than soap, inasmuch as it has powers in addition to those which promote cleanliness. It is a reputable germicide a sure disinfectant. As a soap, Lifebuoy is everything that it should be efficacious for Bath, Toilet and all kinds of cleanliness. Its disinfectant properties are in
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      703 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NANY9 YUSEN KUMI (80UTH BEA MAIL 8.8. CO.) FOR BATAVIA, SAMAKANG AND SOURABAYA. The ss. RIOJUN MARU b due here oc the 29th Jane, and will be despatched for the above ports, on the Brd Jnly. Foi freight, apply to HUTTENBaCH BROTHERS k CO., ARents. 24 6 29
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      173 6 NOW ON SALE. Dollar Share Values. iSacosD Editiom.) HISTORY AND PROSPECTS or thi LEADING DOLLAR COMPANIES CAREFULLY EXAMINED BY THB STRAITS TIMES CRITIC. This mo*t convenient hand-book U now oc sa'e. It is not a theoretical analysis hot a practical examination of tbe actual position of all tbe leading Dollar
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      98 6 JUST TfTF ISI4 Models^ tflC9 H.P. STAR Sseater, 4-ojlinJer, 10/13 H.P. BRITON 5-seatsr 4-cylinder. 40 H.P. MITCHELL, 6-seater, 1 cylinder, 20 H.P. LITTLE FOUR, 2-seat r 1 cylinder with new stream line bodieo. On view at tbe GASOLENE LIGHT CYCLE CO.. "r KOH COMPANY'S CASH CLEARANCE SALE Now Proceeding. CHEAP
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      46 6 Pilsener Urquell Beer A Real BOHEMIAN Pilsener Beer OF EXCELLENT QUALITY. Obtainable at YONG LEE SENG COMPANY, and at the Leading Hotels. Sole Importers: HANDELSVEREENIGING 'HOLLAND.' 3-B, Malacca Street. PRATTS Motor Car Spirits the STANDARD of QUALITY and EFFICIENCY. SOLD ONLY IN TWO IMPERIAL GALLON TINS
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    157 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, June 24. High Water, 11.23 a.ra 10.96 p.m. Sandycroft R.C. meeting, Winchester House, 12.15 p.m. Thursday, June 25. High Water, 0.3 p.m., 11.4 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail due. Balgownie R. B. meeting, Grosham House, noon. Prof. Malini opens, Vie. Memorial Hall. Friday, June
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    230 7 Today. Port Swettenham and Penang Lama 8 pm Bengkalis, Laboean Bilik, Tandjong Balei and Medan De Kock 8 pm Medan Circe I \>m Malacca, P. Swettenham and Telok Anson Ipoh 8 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Torilla 8 pm Batu Panat A ing Hin 3 pm Sibu
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    Nail Steamer Movements.
    224 7 The P. and O. homeward mail steamer lit Ua left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, and may be expected to arrive here on Thursday morning, June 25. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Asstye left Colombo at 10 a.m. on Sunday. June 21,
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    47 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Fabrr drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore Ktauilaj-ii time, corrcHponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich m< au time. The time-gun is fired at 12 "VI K-k noon.iudic&ting Singapore HtHu.lai'l time, on every day excepting Sunday when it ;s fired at one o'clock.
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    453 7 Latest Arrivals Alting, Dut. str. 70* tons, Capt Oaterhius, Juue 21. From Bel Deli, June 22. G.c. and 14 dp. S. Agency, Ltd. For Bel-Deli, Juno 26. Rds. Africa, Aus. str. 2814 tons Capl Ivancich, June 22. From S'hai, June 12. G.c. and p. R. Schmidt A Co.
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar aad Keppel Harbour.
    103 7 Wharves ut which Vessels are Berthed To- Day; TANJONO PAOAR. Bast Wharf Basin Nil. W. Section No. l...Fazilka. Hakata Mum. Sbiiii Wharf Nil. Main W. Sect. No. 2. ..Ni1. B...Bendoran. 4...NH. 6 ..Paroo. 6...Marudu, Protosilans, Patnni. Nsw Dock 7. ..Trafalgar, Annam, Ellora. Wist
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    275 7 EXCHANGE SntoAPOßa, June 24, 1914. On Lomdom Bank 4 m/s 2/4 J, Demand 2/8-3 J Private 6 m/l 2/4,; 8 m/i M 2/4 O« Gebmamt Bank d/d 288 Private 8 m/l m, 24 J j On Frakcb Bank d/d m 208) Private 8 m/s 297 J On
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    TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
    18 7 Issued by Fra»or and Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Singapore, June 24, Twelve noon.
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    MINING.
    188 7 10 10 Am^ng 1 1 AyerWeng 10 10 Belat 2.80 10 10 Brnang 0.76 10 10 Kampat 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association 8.00 £1 £1 KintaTin 1.16.0 £1 41 Lahat Miner COO 10 8 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.14.6 10 10 Middleton 5/. 6/-
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    RUBBER.
    638 7 v3£l 2/- 2/- AUagai 1/8* 1/9 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 2/10 8/7 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 8/6 9/8 2/- 2/- Batane Maiaka -/10* £1 £1 Bata Tiga 2.5.0 2.9.8 norn a/- 2/- Bekoh -/6 -/7* £1 £1 Bokit Kajang 1.9 4* 1.12.9 £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 2.10.0 2.15.0 norn 2/- 2/-
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    GENERAL.
    127 7 vs£3 Ba y«- 8e?k 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/0 41 41 PreL 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- 6/- Electric Tways 4/- 4,6 10 10 Fraaer k Neave 66.00 61X0 60 60 Hammer Co. 100.00 110.03 100 Howfcrth Erskioe 46.00 100 7% Prat. 100.00 100 100 K*ti Bro, Dot. ICO.OO
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      10 7 For ''h'onic Cbe«t Ccmplaints, Wood*' Great l'epptrmin' Cure, n M
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      239 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. June 2t. At saleroom, Shanghai and Canton silks, etc., at 1' .30. Juue 27.— At saleroom, Japanese porcelain figure ornaments, aud Maraboo feathers, at 11. June 29.— At Tbo Central Police Station South Bridge Road, unserviceable Police Store, etc., at 2.80. Jane 80. At saleroom,
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      43 7 EMBASSY MIXTURE. I Fixture M H **ISTO|.|i lONoo"'jH| The tobacco for discriminating smokers. Packed in lb tins. CARLSBERG BEER^ iE«>«ffl*E^E^y Sole Agents THE FAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.
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      107 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I Imperlum Drama by Francis Osepreghy A HUNGARIAN TRAGEDY (IN 4 MASSIVS REELS A splendid t agedy fall of thrilling and gripping scenes, which will fascinate every clans of audience. JIM BRIDGER'S INDIAN BRIDE Kalem meritorious d>am<-, positively one of the
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. IRELAND'S RIVAL ARMIES.
    1173 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. IRELAND'S RIVAL ARMIES. Three thousand Nationalist volunteers, most of them in uniform and carrying rifles have reviewed at Can ick on- Shannon. The incident is noteworthy, because Ireland has hitherto been excluded from the privilege of volunteering on account of its tendency to lawlessness.
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    16 8 The King's birthday honours conferred on Malaya are officially notified in a Govern ment Gazette Extraordinary.
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    34 8 A recent homeward bound Indian mai 1 was delayed owing to its having been diverted as a result of the strike in Italy. The train was stoned in one place, but nobody was injured.
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    35 8 A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held on Friday, to be followed by an extraordinary meeting at which bylaws for porters on Johnston's Pier and for dealing with eating houses will be considered.
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    49 8 Sir Herbert Roberts' deputation to the Socretary of State for India, in connection with the Indian temperance problem, has led to the drawing up by tbe Government of India of an interesting exposition of their policy in this matter, which, it is understood, will shortly be laid before Parliament.
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    67 8 It is stated that the Blue Funnel steamer Pyrrhus, 8,621 tons, has been purchased by Japanese and will be registered at Dairen. She was built by Messrs. Scott and Co., Greenock, in 1892 with dimensions 354.9 ft. by 42.8 ft. by 26.7 ft. and was well known in the Eastern
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    81 8 Mr. C. G. E. Tisdall has kindly consented to give the address at the Y. W. C. A. monthly meeting on Monday next at 5.15 p.m. He will give an account of the interesting work of the British and Foreign Bible Society now being carried on in the Far East,
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    69 8 Alleging that the Hongkong and Shanghai I 'anking Corporation is wrongfully refuoin^ delivery of 3,'iSH tons of cool imported from Japan and now stored, the Manila agents of the Mitsui Bussan Kaisba on the 6th inst., brought an action to compel the bank to make delivery of the coal. Plaintiffs,
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    69 8 A London wire of the 15th inst., says. An extraordinary meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co. has been summoned for June 25 (to-morrow) to confirm the agreement with the British India Co. and sanction the increase of directors to 20. Also, for the purpose of carrying out the
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    75 8 Notification is issued by the master-at-tendant that during the reconstruction of the main wharf at Ti»njong Pagar, west of Victoria Dock, no vessel shall enter that area contained botweeu a line of buoys moored from 150 to 200 feet off the main wharf under reconstruction, and imaginary linen drawn square
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    85 8 The Elder Dempster liner Sangara, daring her voyage from Hamburg to West Africa, was completely stopped for three-quarters of an hour by a whale. On May 6 the ship's company felt a shock as if the vessel had run on rocks or collided with something, and on investigation it was
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    116 8 At Kuala Lumpur, ou Monday, the Chief Judicial Commissioner, Sit Thomas Braddoll, commenced the hearing of a case in which Mr. H. Muuleffinch is suing the Port Swetten ham Rubber Company applying fur a declaration that the land of Mr. Loke Yew formed no part of the property Hold by
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    107 8 Reports have been current in Bombay regarding the existing relations between the Bombay Millowneis' Association and Country Piece-goods Dealers' Association. It was rumoured that owing to millowners refusing to grant any conoesaious to buyers, the mem bers of the Piece goods Dealers' Association had practically decided not to make any
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    105 8 A most brilliant Costume Ball was held at the Albert Hall on June 10, in celebration of the centenary of Anglo Saxon peace. A number of Koyal personages were present. The central features were the processions of Brittannia and Columbia and their attendants, picturesque Colonists, the Pilgrim Fathers, Dutch Bottlers
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    116 8 The third court presented a crowded appearance this morning when thirty-five coolies were brought before Mr. Sugden and accused of gambling. They hail from Pulaa Brani and are employed at the tin smelting works tin re. Last night, a raid was made by an < fficer of the Chinese Protectorate,
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    384 8 News has been received in Bombay of the death of Mr. Basil Lang, formerly AdvocateGeneral, Bombay. Major Knox, of the F.M.S. Survey Depart mont, and Mrs. Knox leave for home tomorrow. Major Knox rejoins his regiment. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Stafford, Kuala Lumpur, are shortly leaving
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    Malacca's Roads.
    138 8 Much was heard suine years ago concerning the shocking condition of the roads of Malacca. According to Mr. L. E. P. Wolferstau they have now been improved out of all knowledge. Last year 1102,496 were spent on metalling main roads in granite. Two hundred and eighty-three and a
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    The Supreme Court.
    215 8 Mr. Justice Sproulo is still engaged in the Supreme Court, on tha aprxal of Low Chuan <iuin, formerly managing partner of the Singapore Steam Launch Company against a magistrate's conviction on cbarges brought against him at the instance of Capt. Alexander Snow, described as the owner of
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    Alleged Straits Fugitives.
    235 8 According to the Times of Ceylon of .In no i~>, Mr. A. Kiley, who is charged with loan ry and with the theft of 91,750 from Singapore, was again before the police magintrate of Colombo that day, when Inspector C. J. Modder produced certain articles which be
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    IRISH HOME RULE.
    292 9 LORDS DISCUSS THE AMENDING BILL. Mr. Redmond and the Volunteers Rectbb'l Teleoram. London, June 28. Mr. Redmond has cabled to the United Irish League in America an appeal for funds to strengthen the Irish volunteers, to enable them adequately to confront the attempt of the minority to
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    Turks and Greeks.
    214 9 AMERICA AND THE S4LE OF WARSHIPS. The House of Representatives Gives Consent. Rioter's Tblbobam. London, June 23. Constantinople advises that the Porte has countermanded a decision to mine the Dardanelles. Hopes of a satisfactory settlement with Greece are stronger. A Washington message says Greece is urging President
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    ANOTHER LINER ASHORE.
    65 9 Hundreds of Passengers in Danger. Rbctkk's Tblbobam. London, June 28. The liner Gothland is ashore on the rocks near Land's End, and a steamer has gone to her assistance. London, June 24. It is feared that the Gothland will be a total loss Two boat* were launched
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    YACHT RACE TRIALS
    33 9 Rbutbb's Tei.*oram. London, Jane 24. Resolute ha* beaten Vanitie by 14 minotes in a thirty miles America Cup trial race at Long Islam' Sound. Defiance was hopelessly in the irat.
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    WIRELESS IN CHINA.
    45 9 Hnge Contract for the Marconi Company. Rsutbb's Tblboram. London, Jnne 28. The Financial News says it is reported that a two million sterling contract has been given by the Chinese Government to the Marconi Company for construction of wireless stations in China.
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    GERMANY AND PANAMA.
    71 9 Trying to Outbid United States. Rbutbr'B Tblboram. London, June 24. A Washington message says that giving evidence to the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate, M. Chamorro, the Nicaragoan Minister, said that certain Germans urged that the sum of three million dollars offered by the United States
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    ANGRY FRENCH POSTMEN.
    80 9 Extraordinary Scenes in Paris. Rkctbr's Telsuram. London, June 24. French postmen have recently been agitat ing for various improvements in the service and are angered at the Senate whon dealing with post office estimates rejecting one of their chief demands. They barricaded them selves in the chief
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    WIMBLEDON TOURNAMENT.
    51 9 Rbctbr's Telegram. London, June 23. In the Wimbledon lawn tennis competitions, Froitzheim boat Hope Crisp 6-2, 8-6, 6-2, 6 2. Ritchie beat Riper Barrett 4 6, 6 1 6 4, 6 8. Doust beat Germot 6 1, 8 6, 26, 6-1, 64. Gore beat Kingscote 6 4, 6-3,
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    MEXICAN DEADLOCK.
    44 9 Rbutbb's Iblbobam. London, June 23. A message from Niagara advises that the United States have invited the representatives of Huerta and Carranza to meet at an informal conferenc3 in the hope of securing the pacification of Mexico. Tha Huerta delegates have assented.
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    THE STORSTAD.
    21 9 Renter's Txleuram. London, June 23. The Admiralty Court at Montreal has ordered the sale of the Storstad by auction.
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    CRICKET RESULTS.
    20 9 Recter's Telegram. London, June 23. The Derby v. Northampton match was drawn. Worcester beat Gloucester by 180 runs.
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    TROUBLE IN TAIPING GAOL.
    71 9 (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 23. The Malay States Guides have been called out to quell a disturbance for a second time within a few days in Taiping gaol. Some of the prisoners resented one of their number being flogged and created a serious uproar.
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    CHOLERA IN PERAK.
    69 9 (Fbom Oub Own Correspondent.) I pub, June 23. A serious outbreak of cholera is reported to have occurred at Lenggong. All traffic between Tati and Grit has been stopped and a police cordon is put round the district. It is stated that there have been right or
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    A Red Hot Funnel
    206 9 The Victoria Daily Colonist of May 8 contains the following Well, we had the satisfaction of beating the Pacific time of the Merionethshire, anyway, chimed the officers of the Royal Mail liner Radnorshire Captain Willats and his merry men at first refused to talk of anything
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    Lloyd George Finance.
    176 9 WITHDRAWAL OF THE LOCAL GRANTS. Effect of the Speakers Ruling. Rbutbb's Telbobam. London, June 23. The papers describe the budget changes as a surrender by Mr. Lloyd George to the rich Radicals. They declare that the coalitionists are angry and this will damage the Government's prestige in
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    PROPOSED PUBLIC TRUSTEE.
    235 9 Important New Department Being Formed. We have made enquiries and from an authoritative source learn that with regard to what has appeared in the press lately respecting the attitude of the Government concerning tho proposed Public Trustee Bill, shortly, the position is as follows: When the Kwong
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    RUSSIA'S RAILWAYS.
    445 9 Development during Past Ten Years. On the occasion of the jubilee of the Russian railway system, a short account has re oently been published of the development and progress of Russian railways during the last ten years viz., 1904 to 1913, inclusive. Acconipanying the report there is a
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    37 9 The international daylight saving congress at Paris has voted unanimously in favour of patting back the dock one hour in the sum mer months, and also in favour of the twenty four hours system for the time.
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    30 9 There was published in a recent issue of the Hongkong Government Gazette a bill relating to the levy of Estate Doty payable in, respect of the estates of deceased persona.
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    London Rubber Auction.
    142 9 RESULT OF THIRTEENTH SALE THIS YEAR. Hard Para Prices Recover. (Fbom Odb Own Corrbs-ondbnt.) London, Jane 28. The tone was rather slow at the auction which began to-day. Nine hundred and seventy-nine tons of plantation were offered for sale, of which 344 tons were Malayan. The quantity
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    Totals for the Half Year.
    136 9 The quantities of Plantation offered at the London Auctions during the first halves of the years 1918 and 1914 are given below First half year 1914— Malayan offered 12,063 Tons. Other kinds 2,920 14,978 First half year 1918 Malayan offered 9,022 Other kinds 1,789 10,761
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    LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
    81 9 Quotations Current Yesterday. The following message has been received in Singapore, dated London, June 28 Plantation Para first latex crepe on spot 2/8 Para to arrive 2/9J Plantation Fine Smoked Sheet 2/8 Unsmoked Sheet A Biscuit 2/2, Market quiet. The East Asiatic Company favour as with the
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    415 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 145 th auotion yesterday, when there were offered tor sale 848.42 piculs or 112,457 lbs., and sold 605.34 piculs or 80,712 lbs. The prioes realised were The next auction will be held on Tuesday, June 80. Messrs. Guthrie
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    LICENSING JUSTICES.
    468 9 Bad Characters and Billiard Saloons. A meeting of the Licensing Justuses was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. A. V. Brown, the District Judge, presiding. Those with him on the bench were Lieut. R. A. Cator, Dr. Middleton, Messrs. W. E. Hooper, M. E. Plumpton and P. Cunliffe. The 0.P.0.,
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    Pernicious Habit of Over-Buying.
    227 9 A private letter from Shanghai, Bays the Manchester Guardian, comments very strongly upon what Messrs. Noel, Murray and Co. in their circular of April 23 called the pernicious habit of over buying." There are in Shanghai, the writer of the letter says, over 40 so called
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    Cuban Sugar for Japan.
    217 9 The acting British Consul at Shimonoseki (Mr. M. Paske Smith) reports that an experimental shipment of 5,600 tons of raw sugar arrived at Moji from Cuba, to the order of the Mitsui Company. The demand for raw sugar in China has caused great activity in the
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    Raub Returns.
    56 9 I The following was the result of crushing operations of the Raub Australian 'Jold Mining Company, Ltd., for the four weeks ended June 20:— Bukit Koman Stone crushed 4,732 tons, gold obtained 597 ozs., average per too 2J28 dwts. Bukit Malacca: Stone crushed 8,101 tons, gold obtained 470
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    BRITONS AND GERMANS
    127 9 CORDIAL WELCOME TO BRITISH FLEET. Week of Festivities Arranged. Beutbb's Telboram. London, Jane 28. The British fleet is at Kronstadt. Great preparations to entertain the fleet in the Kiel regatta week festivities include luncheons, garden parties, balU, and a regatta dinner given by the Kaiser on board
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    Rubber Exhibition.
    129 9 PRIVATE VIEW AND FAVOURABLE IMPRESSIONS. Malaya Well Represented. (Fbom Odr Own Correspondent.) London, May 23. There was a private view today of the Rubber Exhibition, which Prince Arthur of Connaught opens to-morrow. The exhibition is a great advance on its predecessors, especially in the section for manufactured articles.
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    Indians in Canada.
    99 9 JAPANESE STEAMER STILL RESTRAINED. Futile Orders to the Captain. Rectbr'b Tblbobam. London, June 28. An Ottawa message says tho Dominion Govornment have received a telegram from Mr. Stevens, member for Vancouver, intimating that the situation in connection with the Hindus aboard the Komagata Mara is so serious
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    BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATIONS.
    38 9 Rxuteb's Teleoram. London, June 23. A Washington cable says President Wilson, cabling to the King his birthday congratulations, expresses the good will of the government and people of the United Statt 3 to your groat country."
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    ANOTHER BY-ELECTION.
    28 9 Rbctbr's Telegram. London, June 23. There is a by-election at Brighton a<> a result of the resignation of the Hon. J, B. Gordon, the Conservative member.
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    ALBANIA.
    75 9 DlB OSTASIATISCBE LLOYD TeLBGKAM. Berlin, Jane 22. The rebels are threatening Valona, where a scheme of defenoe has been organised. Two warships at Dorazzo have been asked for for the protection of foreigners. Italy desires the Control Committee to take over the Albanian Government on the basis of Prince
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    THE CROWN PRINCE.
    24 9 Dbb Ostasiatische Llotd Telegram. Berlin, June 28. There have been discussions of a colonial trip for the Crown Prince in 1915.
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      279 10 The Swimming Club launches for Sunday will leave at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 8.30 p.m., and return at 9.80 and 10.30 a-m., 12.15, 8 aud.5.30 p.m. A novel feature of the Horse Show at Olympia is a series of International Military Rides. The second
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      Golf.
      85 10 Keppcl flolf Club. For the A class medal, at the Keppe) Golf Club, sixteen cards were taken out, the re ■ult being :-G.R. H. Webb 43+41-12=72, winner. B class medal W. Bircham 43+44—14 73, winner. The following qualified for the Excelsior Cup and the draw is in the order
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      Lawn Bowls.
      81 10 S.CC. Tournament. Yesterday's play resulted as follows Singles Handicap. Foreman beat Bond, 21—12. Scoular beat Butcbart, 21—5. To-day's Ties. Championship. White v. Scoular. Butchart v. Wel»h. Foreman v. Norrie. Thursday's Ties. Four-a Side R nk Gams. Welsh, Ruchwaldy, Hen '.rson and Talma v. Bath, Pitceathly, Aiuisuoug and Cantroll.
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    WEATHER BY PHONE.
    329 10 Plan to Give Subscribers the Day's Forecast. People who want to know what the day's weather is likely to bo will soon have the opportunity of getting tho forecast first hand from the Meteorological Office over the telephone. Negotiations are being carried on between the weathur authorities
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    SINGAPORE AMUSEMENTS.
    62 10 A change of programme takes place at the I'al ailium to uigUt wuen, amongst other fine picturiH. the Bty/arM of the Sacred Heart will b» shown. The manage ment would asr patrons to book their k- .tin early fur Saturday night sliowb, as of late many hay.> been
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    DAVIS LAWN TENNIS CUP.
    923 10 Chances of the English Team Considered. Tbe awakening of interest in international lawn tennis following tbe opening of tbe international contests at Wimbledon and tbe approach of the Davis Cup matches lends interest to tbe following consideration of tbe prospective English team for tbe last named
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    14 10 Who could paint her charms the poet crier. She does herself," her chum replies.
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    Adventures of Grimes.
    1155 10 QUEER STORY OF ESCAPADES IN JAPAN. Man Who Lived in Singapore The following narrative of curious events surrounding the personality of one Grimes, who fo* a time resided here, bat did not sojourn long, is taken from the China Press of Shanghai, dated June 9, and will
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    FOOTBALL IN PERAK.
    707 10 Kuala Kangsar versus Sungei Siput. This match, which had been eagerly looked forward to, took place at Kuala Kangsar on Saturday on the ground of the Malay College, which bad been kindly lent for the occasion by the Headmaster, Mr. Hargreaves. There was a large attendance of
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    British Malay Rubber Company.
    275 10 The report of the British Malay Rubber Company, Limited, states that a small extension of 65 acres at Jindaram was made daring the year to December 31 and a recent survey shows the planted area to be On Kubang, 2.030.60 acres Jindaram, 1,191.28 acres. With the
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    84 10 The Sudan Loan Bill which has lately rannod the Moose of Commons re-allocaU s money provided in last year's bill in the following wanner: Two millions sterling for irrigation of 600,000 acres in Gezireh plain £"200,000 for minor irrigation work? £600,(00 for extension of the Sudan railway system. The commission
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    S.C.C. ATHLETIC SPORTS.
    429 10 A Glance at the List Of Entries. There are already a number of enthusiastic athletes who have Rone into more or less strict training for the S.CC. sports, amongtt them some who are capable of putting up good performances, and therefore it is a matter for regret
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    EXPLORERS HONOURED.
    505 10 Lord Curzon Presents Medals To Noted Men. Lord Curzon bade goodbye to tho Royal Geographical Society on May 18. He has been chairman for the last three years, prob ably the most strenuous in the existence of the society. In a very quiet manner ho gave away the
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    19 10 What's the matter with your writing this morning— new pen?" No, sir." "New ink?" No, air. Wh*t then?" "Neuralgia."
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    97 10 Charles Post, "'erica's breakfast food king and one of the most original advertisers in the United States, who committed suicide. recently, left an estate valued at over £4,000,000. According to his will, most o' the money goes to the widow and daughter bat two granddaughters receive ten per ceut. of
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    The Super-Child.
    1013 10 G.D.S. ON MAKING OF HUMANITY DIVINE. Folly of the Average Parent. Children's Rights would be the best short title for the new work which Mr. George Bernard Shaw has published, says an exchange. Possibly overawed by its Bheer bulk, the author has abandoned his accustomed term preface," and
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    87 10 The Rev. Wm. Henly has decided to retire from his work at 8t Michael's, l'olwatte, Ceylon, on June 80, and be intends to leave for England on that day in the Oxfordshire, thus completing a period of 87 years' work tor tlie Church of England in Ceylon. He, however, hopes
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      94 10 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, June 28. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Bared. 32 Fah 29.'65 29.360 20.907 Trmp. 86.0 90.0 83.4 Wet Bulb Tber 79.8 80.2 79.4 Dir. of Wind SE SW SE Max. shade Temp. 91.0 Mm 80.0 Max. in Son 145.1 Te rad. Ther 76.0 Rainfall
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    AN IDEAL INCOME.
    844 11 Whenever you indulge the dangerous habit of dreaming about au ideal income— an income that would, ;ou think, supply you with all those comforts of life which are supposed to make luxuries Kupertluoi.s you almost certainly recall the classical maxim on this matter, prouetiDft J by the
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    115 11 Arrivals. Per htr. Kaka, June 24. From Malacca Mr. B. J. Unger. Per Htr. Alting, June 24.— From Bel Deli Mr. Ki,«-rt. Per str. Kinta, June 24. From T. Anson via ports Mr. and Mrs. Geare. IVr str. Sappho, Judo 24.— From Malacca: Mr. J. Wilson. Per
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    16 11 There may be pleasures in being poor, bat it takes a rich man to see them.
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    STOCKS AND SHARPS.
    861 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, June 24, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Eratt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list oi quotation* this morning: I No Valoi Bcthrs. Sillies. 2/- Allagar lit 1/11 1 Anglo Java 2/1U 8/7 1 AMo Johoie 1/6 8/6 2/
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      49 11 The Man Who Gets There Is tliu man who has blood real rich red blood aid plenty of it— in his body. S WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND makes blood— lots of it- -life giving, brain ji nourishing, strength replenishing blood. OF ALL CHEMISTS. «1.2 a sand 99.
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      42 11 Willie bad a purple monkey Climbing op a verdant stick, DIDN'T lick the paint all of it, STILL was very sick. Mamma diagnosed the symptoms, Pooh 1 she said, I'm sure Will will be all right to morrow Gave Woods' Peppermint Care,
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      279 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITIVELY LAST THREE NIGHTS CAPITAL MULTI-FEATURE Sensational, Thrilling and Dramatic PROGRAMME AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE, BEACH ROAD. Oris-Betl F— tui»— i (2nd Show) AN EXILE A6AINBT DEBPERATE 0008 Two-Reel Features: (Ut Show) COUNTESS CHARLOTTE THE MESSAGE IN THE COCONUT FOUR-REEL PATHE FEATURE; (2nd Show) TO SHIELD HER
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      463 11 MOUTRIES roM High-grade MUSICAL Instruments or Every Description. PIANOS, ORGANS, VIOLINS. ETC.. ETC Sole Aents for Arthur Allison's Pianos. S. Moutrie Co., Ld. BIN6APORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. JAPANESE POODLES FOR SALc. One pair of pure-bred Japanese Poodlep, imported from Japan. Quite young and in good oonditioD. Owner leaving the Colony.
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      498 11 MICHELIN ALLOWS NO DISCOUNT. You get Full Value for Your Money DUPIRE BROS., AGENTS. RAFFLESJIOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot: Raffles Hotel Buildings, 88, Bras Basah Road. TELEPHONE NO. 490. The Brighton of
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    Bukit Panjong Rubber.
    1399 12 'PARTICULARS OF THE FORW\RD SALES. Represent Dividend of 22 Per Cent The eighth annual ordinary general mooting of the Bukit Panjong Syndicate, Limited, was held on May 26, at the registered office*, 107, Fenchurch Street, E.C., Mr. Charles Blair presiding. The Chairman said Following our usual custom,
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    SELANGOR RIVER RUBBER.
    534 12 Proposed Increase of the Company's Capital. The seventh annual ordinary general meeting of tbia company was held on May 22, at 50, Gresham-street, Mr. Noel Bingley (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said that in order to provide the
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    Toerangie (Sumatra) Rubber.
    286 12 The report of the ToeraDgie (Sumatra) Rubber and Produce Estates, Limited, states that at the end of the financial year the planted area of the company's estate was 1,760 acres. A further area of approximately 300 acres bad been cleared and has since been planted, bringing the
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    Tricksters' Season.
    148 12 I am told, the Carpenter in the Express says, that London has never before harboured so many skilled exponents of the confidence trick in all itfl guises than at the present time. At one time the expert tellers of the tale were nearly all English, and they found
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    S.V.C. ORDERS.
    1282 12 By Lt.-Coi. G. A. Dirbick, V.D., Commandant, SINOAPOU VOLUHTBBB CORPS. Singapore, June 22, 1914. S.V.C. Balestier Rifle Range. I.— The range is allotted as under: Saturday, June 27, at 2.80 p.m., S.K.E.i V.) Rifle Club Monthly Shoot. Sunday, Jnne 28, at 8 a.m., Malay Company, 5.V.1., Musketry. Sunday,
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    PASSENGERS OVERSEAS
    475 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. 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 in London
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      209 12 The following is supplied by the local agents: Per N. D. L. steamer Prinz Eitel Friedricb, due July B.— Mr. and Mrs. H. Clunies-Ross, Miss Kelly, Mr. D. Matheson, Consul J. Seh 1 lil, Mr. E. Challen. To Penang Mr. W. Stewart, Mr. C. Sayers, Mr. C. Cook. HOMEWARD BOUND.
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      269 12 SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER 1914 Model. The ONE Perfect Machine Interchangeable Carriage, 10 to 27 Inches Price: $190. Quarto cr Foolscap Size. STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR CO., Singapore, SOLE AGENTS. 21-2 a 198 BUSINESS IS GOOD At the FURNITURE TOWN, Corner Orchard and TanU Roads. WE HAVE GREAT PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THE
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      214 13 Club Members! ought to know that Kunohi Bees* is to be had in all important Clubs in Singapore, F.M S., etc. Owing to its excellent Quality Key-Beer sells more than all other Brands together. Sole Agents Behn, Meyer Co., Ltd. ELECTRICITY FOR POWER. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR IS THE IDEAL POWER
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      355 13 RUBBER AMD ALLIIO imdustkiis rkr-rVnaMnals i EXHIBITION sSSrS'A. Conducted in tbe saau FWw-ManbaU high-clu. saannar as Viscaot I :chtoCTol the Bihibib'ons of iooS Khartum, and 1911 (LoadoaJ aad I9U (N.» York). D,nbiih?C.V.O. *ssa-"-until 1911. or narkapa %m tm»* «a **l. I*l4. I ram nonssoa Intematloßal Wjodhsm R. Duatan. IX.D. F.ft
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      208 13 NOTICE. JEgD NOTICE IS HBRBBY GIVES, that tbe t-tti jjSHi Singapore Nr,tur«l Mineral Hit Springs Co., I M^—ft of No 14 Nortn B °'t Qj»y a-e tlie Sole ff^% I. J|r Pioprie'.ors o( tbe tralo mark shown on the /(^JIC«J|\ tider, ufed by tlnru in connection with tbo aW3B^nT^\ e
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      508 14 iiiimrn mly mmun. largest paid-up capital of Am easteju coMnun. PROBPBROUI and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE I W.nch M t.r Houu, Mn*a»o-a. LOMOOM OFFICE i 82, OM Jewry, EC Tkw nnmsaay kas £40,000 ilsnusisciii with ttaa Safceme Ooart at Biglaad. aad complies wish tha
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      343 14 INBIWANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1883. Direct Government Suoerviiion. Government Audit. Policies are "WORLD WIDE." and Non Forfeitable Large Nat Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Naw Buainaaa, 1918, over... 19,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settle monte, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. EVANS,
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      461 14 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TONS IMMNB MO INSURANCE CO.. LTD.. NO. 67 AND 68, KLINQ STEET. Established 1907. Capita, paid up. ......1,600,000,00 Reserve liability of propritors.... 11,000,000,00 Reserve Fund •800,000,00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. LbowCriaHbno,Es«. Cuiono Quss Tun, Esq. Tan Swi Khi, Esq. Lbb Wbb Nam, Esq. Tan Tbck Joon, Bsq.
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      362 14 BANKING. DEUTSCH ASIATIBCHE BANK. FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL iSh. Taala 7, 500,000 Head Ofßee Shanghai. Board of Directors Berlin. BRANCHES Berlin, Calcutta, Hamburg, Canton, Hankow, Hongkong, Kcbe, Peking, Tientsin, Isinanfu, Tsingtan, Yokohama. THE FOLLOWING BANKS AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bask fuer Handel ond Icdustrie.' Berliner
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      1105 14 MLEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Co.'s Sale-room, On Monday, July 13, att 2.30 p.m. 1. No. 341, Middle Road, leasehold for 990 y<.ars, area 878 sq. feet, quit rent 20 cents p.a Monthly rent •45. 9. No. 166, Selreie Road, leasehold for 09 yean, area
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1064 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Cycles. It is not difficult to understand the popularity of the motor cycle in the East, says a writer in The Times of Ceylon. To most enthusiasts it supplies an interest for leisure time which its often difficult to fill,
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      501 15 ICE Whiie many of the existing types of refrigerating machines have been applied extensively to large cold storage plants, the want has remained of a simple machine suitable for plants on smaller scale. The usual type of ice-making machine*, require, if not actually a mechanic, at least a comparatively skilled
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      89 15 Chamberlain's Pain Balm. A touch of rheumatism, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is, Chamberlain's Pain Balm drives away the pain at onoe and cures the complaint quickly. First application gives relief. When a Dottle of it is kept in the house the pain of burns and scalds
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      318 15 BY APPOINTMENT JTO H M KING GEORGE V. TRADE I JM H I MARK. DUNLOP TYRES ARE ALWAYS GOOD FOR THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES. They are not experimental, i but the result of years of manufacturing experience. FROM ALL GARAGES and DEALERS. DUNLOP Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry. I IMWIWi% I^^
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      446 16 "ANTIMAL" DISINFECTANT Readily Destroys ALL Microbes and Bacteria. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., SINGAPORE:. WANTS. COMPOSITORS WANTEO. Wanted, Compositor* tor the Straits Times (news department). Good saUries given to able men. CHINESE CLERK WANTED. Wantod immediately. Chinese clerk for a Shipping clli -c. Apply Box No. 724, Straits Times--20 6 28
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      373 16 WANTS. LESSONS GIVEN. In violin, Sieging, and Piano, and also in Dutch. Apply Box No. 728, Straits Times. 22-6-a 22-7 EMPLOYMENT WANTED. By a Japanese Cook. Apply to C. TOMI TA, c/o Japanese Store, 377, Victoria Strett. 23-6 266 DRAFTSMAN WANTED. Wanted, Computer draftpman for Land Surveyors offioe mutt be
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      557 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. ROOMS TO LET. At Zetland House. Apply to No. 1, Robinson Road. 6-6 v TO LET. A large and airy offioe. Apply to 8, Robineon Road. 10 6 v SHOP HOUSES TO LET. Nos 89, 80 and 103, Tanglin Road. Apply 170, Orchard Road. 17
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      700 16 BOARD AWD LODGING. BOARD AND RESIDENCE Rooms to let with or without board. Terms moderate. Apply A, Wilkie Road. 8-B o LINDEBFARNE. 27. CAIRNHILL ROAD. Large additional roorrs (two bed), now available. Telephone No. 1164. 66 4 7 BOARD AND REBIDENCE. Double and single rooms at Cambo House, 93, River
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      593 16 NOTICES. GUAN KMT ft GO.. 37. Phillip Street, Ship-Cbandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importers and Exporters and Commission Agents. Telephone No. 1174 k 1288 (Private 1460) 88 n GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. Sole Aoents For 'GLOBE" BOILER FLUID, THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING BOILERS. Nevk
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