The Straits Times, 22 April 1915
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Title Section13 1915-04-22 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.779 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. APRIL 22. 1915, PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement377 1915-04-22 1 H !}nM?>ulq|K| A FEW GOOD THINGS gggS LIBBY'S ASSORTEO SOUPS Tait,,'A/*\ In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment USTmL i* made up from the following Soups:— TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and EgTENiRATtt]] VEGETABLE, a t'n makes six plates of the teniir r t?sii I>est ou377 words
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Advertisement94 1915-04-22 1 ROBINSON CO. Sole Agents for HENRY HEATHS, LTD. Hatters to HIS MAJESTY THE: KINO A NEW SHIPMENT OF Latest Shapes Colours in JLKFOT/T MATS JUST ARRIVED. INSPECTION INVITED. ROBINSON CO. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG HIN6CHEONG ft COMPANY. Adaiphl Hotel Buildings. Singapore. Branch94 words
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Advertisement10 1915-04-22 1 MORSES GM.CARIUM DISTEMPER Soli Aobnts: ADAMSON. GILFILLAN A CO., LTD.10 words
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Article812 1915-04-22 2 RUSSIAN ENGINEER DESCRIBES WEAK POINTS. Dangerous Bridges. So much has been written and spoken about tbe importance of tbe Kiel Canal, so persuaded have the general public become about tbe total impossibility of launching an attack against it, that tbe recent declarations by Professor L. P. Shishko,812 words
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Article122 1915-04-22 2 Even the most fervent Scotsman would probably draw the line at stimulating his patriotism by swallowing a thistle but at one time the Irish used to feed off shamrocks as well as wear them. Fynes Moryson notes in his Itinerary that the wilde Irish in time of greatest peace impute122 words
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Article112 1915-04-22 2 Among wonderful feats of memory should be mentioned that of William Frederick, a New York salesman, who bears the distinction of being the only man alive able to quote the whole of the Bible from memory. Without any desire to make show of hit powers, but simply for his own112 words
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Advertisement309 1915-04-22 2 The Struts Times FOR F.M 8. RUOEIW. Tbe New Mail Train SerTice unable* oa to aen<] into tbe X.M.S. each erenioK a Special Rdition of Tin, Straits Time* eontaininK al tbe important teleKramt and nows reoeived up to p late boar it tbe afternoon. Tl in edition oan bo bouxh»309 words
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Advertisement300 1915-04-22 2 IMIfF 1 HEAD HAIRJILLOUT Mass of Eruption. Constant Irritation and Burning. Many Sleepless Nights. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Healed in 6 Weeks. 88. Onlp Hall St., nioonwhury. Lomlon. I W. C, Kiik— "Tho romplalm first I tbrough scurf and dandruff dpponitivl in "> *v hair. My bead MB l>300 words
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Advertisement13 1915-04-22 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woodi Great Peppermint Con li 6d. I13 words
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Advertisement324 1915-04-22 2 WABHING DOWN MEALS. A HABIT INVITING TROUBLE. One ol tbe worst errors practised at table is that ol washing down food befort it bas been proptrly mattioafe-d It is an evil accompanying the vpeediog up process which prevails in everything we do to day. Dootora have declared that nine-tenths of324 words
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Advertisement191 1915-04-22 2 THE LARGEST AND THE BEST PIER GLASSES T«ak Frame MVowU. (Pilkington, British Make) SOLD BY JULIAN FfiANKEL FURNITURE CO. OnlyAddr... ORCHARD ROAD. OnlyAddr... No Connection with any other Furniture House. ■a^'^^aa a_a__a^ FAR EAST OXYGEN ANO ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore Branch OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYUIU Marine Boiler Repairs by191 words
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Article1090 1915-04-22 3 NINE THOUSAND MILLIONS IN A YEAR. Huge Figures The following is a summary of a remarkable paper on Tbe Cost of the War. read on March 16 by Mr. Kdgar Crammond before the Royal Statistical Society. Mr. Crammond is the recognised authority on war finance.1,090 words
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Advertisement594 1915-04-22 3 Are you Run-down When your system it undermined In worry or o\ ci work -when your vitality is lowered when you feel "amhow —when your nerves are "on edge' when the least exertion tires jrou you are in a Hun-down condition. B^7 Yoar system is like a flower drooping for594 words
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Advertisement301 1915-04-22 3 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Hagtpnr The Asiatic Rubber and Prcdaoe Co., 168. Cecil Street. Kelly and WaisH U t'affl s Place. Money CbanK?r, Hotnl 1- B in.p Money Changer Adeiph' Totel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wij^. Money Chanßer, Rafflea Hotel. Kelt k Co.301 words
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Advertisement824 1915-04-22 3 J:ililiiill(tt1lllilll!inilll!iiiijiiillll!llllllll!i|j!lllllll!: illiilililllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllilll^ Look at these Twins —are they not bonr.ie ?-t!icy were fed Ofaao from birth— MM were aVdionth-- old whtai Una phutugl'ayl I .n. l.icn- mother S writes: 'They dave not had a day's illness, cutting their y teeth easily. Glaxo is the very hest food, and our babi<824 words
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Advertisement578 1915-04-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOB CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, BOYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLY MODTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading iasaed for China Coaxt, Persian Gulf. Continental and American Porto. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Bomtmtrd (for Europe). rroa> Singapore,578 words
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Advertisement554 1915-04-22 4 STEAMER BAILIN6B. N. V, K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-sorew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with554 words
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Advertisement727 1915-04-22 4 STEAMER MILIHGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIQATIBN CO.. LB SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringgann, Burnt, Semerak, Baohok, KelaatM Tabal, Bangnan, Tolupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobaamui, Baadon, Langauen, Taku, Ohumpon, Kohlak aad Bangkok, A STEAMER Due DapMtMH a.a. MAHIOOL April 24, 3 p.m. a.a. BORIBAT April 97 May 1. 3 P-m.727 words
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Advertisement629 1915-04-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companies' steamnrs are despatched from Liverpool outwards for ibb Straits, China and Japan every week aad from Japan homewards lor London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre629 words
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Advertisement494 1915-04-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOC*V»ART-KI««TSCH»PPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL BBRTTCB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BELAWAN jELI SABANG, COLOMBO, PORT SAID AND GBNOA. Steamers are due on or about the- undermentioned dates OUTWAAD. HoHWABt) 1915 1911 Koningin d. Koningin Ned Apr. 80 Kmma May 1 Grotius May 14 Vondel May494 words
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Article108 1915-04-22 5 FIXTURES Thursday, April 22. Hi^h Water, 1.52 a.in.. 4.14 p.m H I d nui-warl mail closes. Friday, April 23. ■sj Water, 2.46 a.m., 6.48 p.m. MaUkofT Rubber, Itoustead's 1'i.30. Saturday, April 24. High Water. 4.24 a.m., 7.5 p.m. Changl it SeHang mooting, Evatt's, noon B. I. outward108 words
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Article151 1915-04-22 5 T'J-illT. Batu Paliat Mena 2 pm Port Dickson ami Port Swottmhaiu Sappho 2 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 2 pm l.*bi« -id Bilik, Tamljon<{ Italt-i and I ii Van Hogendorp 2 pm Koti Tinggi Benuit 4 pm Koemai. Ramljoruiassin, Staseu, K. Baroe, Bilik I'apan, Saiuarinda, etc. Janssens151 words
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Article62 1915-04-22 5 The outward B. I. packet (iolconda left Negapatam at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 19, ami may bu expected to arrive at Penaug on Friday afternoon, April 23. Tln> M. M. outward steamer Ama/one i ft ulouibo at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, .mil may be62 words
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Article41 1915-04-22 5 Feb. 25 Mar. 4 Mar. I Mar. 11 Mar. 11 Mar. M Mar. 81 April I April S April 1-t .U-..HK. MarcL tpril 29 6 19 1" AfKlva Mar 20 April 5 April 18 April 10 April 1941 words
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Article328 1915-04-22 5 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the are taken iroiu th- London and China Express. It should be understood that, in MM instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter tlu-ir arrangements subsequent to the is. wee of this list in London: I'ei 11,I328 words
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Article116 1915-04-22 5 A really gool programme is announced tor the Alhambra to night. Tbe principal feature m a picturr N rsion of Shakespeare's Tbe Winter* Tale," ■otatitbing of a Dew depar tur. Ih .-ln-!tion is by the Milano Company, the various characters being play< il by wull known ltnliiui artistes.116 words
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Article316 1915-04-22 5 Visit of Mis Excellency to Kuala Lumpur. understand that His Excellency the High Commissioner, F.M.S., arrives in Koala Looipur on Saturday morning, April 24, and that lie will leave by the evening mail train for Singapore, on Friday, May 7. During his stay in Kuala Lumpur316 words
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Article108 1915-04-22 5 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on April 22, 1916. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Edendak 21-4-15 Inner Roads Kaka Mataram No. 8 Wharf Uanee 22 1 16 Inner Roads Lady Weld Klan- No. 8 Wharf Circe No. 7 Wharf Esmeralda ***** Inner108 words
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Article160 1915-04-22 5 EXCHANGE. SmoAVORB, April 22, 1915. Ok liONDO* ...Bank 4 ni/s 2,4f>, Demand 2 4fo Private 3 m/« 2/4)} On India Bank T. T. 174J On Hongkong ..Bank d/d 20J On Shanghai ...Bank d,d 994 On Java Bank T. T. 142 On Japan Bank d/d 114 Sovereigns buying160 words
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Advertisement237 1915-04-22 5 4UCTiON S\l.i: Powell and Co. April 28.— At No. 212, Orchard Hoad. Messrs. Wearne BrV Oarage, two motor cars, at 5.15. I April 24.— At saleroom, teak household 1 furniture, etc., at 11. April 24.— At Blairadam No. 9, Leonie Hill Road, teak household furniture, etc.. at 2.80. April 26.—237 words
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Advertisement124 1915-04-22 5 t Why not try GARRICK g^^s| VIRGINIA CIGARETTES? A Hand-made Cigarette Cool Refreshing Sold by ALL DEALERS OF REPUTE. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD.. Singapore and Ipoh. SOLE AGENTS FOR Sullivan Core Drills. HAND OR POWER OPERATED. The most accurate, quick I and reliable means for Jl prospecting Mineral Lands. SPECIAL COAL124 words
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Advertisement563 1915-04-22 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. auction sale: Of EXCELLENT TEAK HOUaEHOLD FURNITURE; PLANTS, ETC, At Cavenagh Villa." No. 84, Cavenaeh Road, On Saturday, M«y 1, at a SO p.m. Lady's teak writicg table; teak ball t-ttcd with mirror panel; rattan chairs and settees engraved brass tiay on ><tand b>a°s gongn. etc. Poliebcd teak563 words
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1087 1915-04-22 6 The Trustees of the New York Reform Club have forwarded a highly interesting memorandum to President Wilsou in which they declare that uiilitai ism is not a cause but an incident, and argue that all war is caused by the desire1,087 words
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Article29 1915-04-22 6 Swimming Club launches for Sunday will leave at 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.80 and 8.80 p.m., and return at 8..M) and 9.80 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 5.80 p.m.29 words
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Article25 1915-04-22 6 A tournament will be held at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club early next month, provided there are sufQoient entries. Kntrius will close on May 1.25 words
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Article20 1915-04-22 6 The Standard Oil Company, says an F.M.S. contemporary, propose erecting a large tank installation at Buttcrworth in the near future.20 words
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Article45 1915-04-22 6 As a result of an auction of post cards from the trenches and a whip ronnd the Ipoh Club, Mr. Oscar S. Dawbarn has been able to remit £*26 Is. to the Overseas Tobacco Fund for the troops. Tbe post cards averaged £2 10s. each.45 words
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Article53 1915-04-22 6 The Dewar and Buchanan whisky companies have been amalgamated, with a capital of £6,000,000. There is to be no public issue. The amalgamation is purely for financial reasons, the object being to enable tbe companies to meet the high taxes and the high price of raw materials. Otherwise they will53 words
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Article64 1915-04-22 6 Survivors from tbe Blucher were picked up in various stages of nudity, from the altogether to the fully clad. Among the latter was an officer clad only in a coat, on which was fastened tbe inevitable Iron Cross. He was asked, when well enough to stand the query, bow and64 words
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Article64 1915-04-22 6 While the P. and O. mail steamer Kaisar-i-Hind was delayed at Port Said foi a week on her lost homeward voyage by an accident to tbe steam pipe, the company authorised an allowance of £1 a day to all first-class and second-class pa^sengerd who wished to visit Cairo daring that64 words
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Article67 1915-04-22 6 Messrs. Barlow and Co., Kuala Lunjpur, inform us that they have received telegraphic advice from London that the directors of the Highland -t and Lowlands Para Rubber Co., Ltd., have declared a final dividend of l' 2 per cent, payable on April 27, and that the directors of tbe Chersonese67 words
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Article71 1915-04-22 6 Under a new regulation, the duty upon timber exported from Sarawak to foreign countries is now 91 per ton of 40 cubic feet with the exception of four kinds of wood Bilian, Peniau, Mengbesi and Giam— and should these four kinds of wood be exported they incur a duty of71 words
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Article74 1915-04-22 6 Queen Wilhelmina and the Prince Consort have entrusted the education of Princess Juliana to Miss Cohen Stuart. A small class is to be formed with a few other children, and will be taken by Miss Stuart, in accord ance with the system of the famous Dutch educationist, Jan Lighthart. No74 words
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Article70 1915-04-22 6 The following letter has been received by tbe manager of the Chartered Hank, Ipoh, from A Patriotic Chinese Miner Dear Sir, Please remit by telegraphic transfer the sum of £1,800 to London, being my con tribution to the purchase of one aeroplane for war purpose. Please debit the amount to70 words
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Article75 1915-04-22 6 At the thirteenth annual meeting of the Town Club, Penang, the Hon. R. Young presiding, it woo unanimously agreed to subscribe $500 out of the monies of tbe club to the Prince of Walcs's Relief Fund. The following were elected as the committee The Hon. R. Young (Chairman), Hon. A.75 words
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Article76 1915-04-22 6 Mr. Withiogton, Assistant Treasurer of the Harvard Athletic Association, has announced that Harvard would be willing to retu.n the Henley Grand Challenge Cup to England by June 1 if the stewards assume the risk of the transfer. Mr. Withington stated it as bis opinion, ho.vcver. that, in view of the76 words
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Article77 1915-04-22 6 Messrs. Whittall and Co., Klang, advise that they are in receipt of a telegram from the secretaries of the Scremban Rubber Estate Co. informing them that the annual report has been issued and that at the annual meeting on the '28th inst. tbe directors have resolved to recommend a divilend77 words
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Article85 1915-04-22 6 The Maternity and Children's Hospital in .Macalistor Road, Penang. erected by public subscription as a memorial of tbe late King Edward VII, is rapidly ncaring completion. It should be finished and ready for ocenpa tion by the end of June, when it will be banded over to the control of85 words
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Article93 1915-04-22 6 On and after May 1, all sick coolies and deserving persons on application at the office of the Principal Medical Officer, Sarawak, will be admitted free of all charges to tbe General Hospital, Kuching, should tho nature of the illness necessitate treatment in hospital. Those persons who can atTord to93 words
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Article395 1915-04-22 6 Mr. A. Munro has, arrived at i'enaug from Singapore to take oharge of tbe local branch of Messrs. A. Ribeiro and Co., Ltd. Inspector Mclntoeh, who has been in Penang hospital for some timr, ban n signed the police service and procjudi home by the Atfluta Maru.395 words
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Article46 1915-04-22 6 We arc authorised to state that a scheme for tbe formation of a Town Guard has been prepared and submitted to His Excellency the Governor. The scheme has boen accepted in principle by tho Government and is now being worked out in detail.46 words
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Article139 1915-04-22 6 The Old Hoy's Day of the Anglo llimi. si School falls this year on Saturday, the'Jltli inst., and the celebrations will include a cricket match between the Past and IV M Hoys of the school, at 2 p.m., in the Oldham Hall grounds tennis, and a garden -party139 words
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Article164 1915-04-22 6 The Atli.-ii i urn. one of London's most dignified and stately clubs, is responsible foi a tremendous innovation. Erudite bishops and learned scholars are now waited upon by a couple of attractive parlourmnids, and a member of the club told a Daily Chronicle representative that the164 words
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Article197 1915-04-22 6 An eye witness kivoh the followiug account of the wounding of Generals Manoury and Do Villaret. The two paasMli were inspect ing in a trench at which uot a singlu shot hail been firtsl for several (lavs, and at a time when absolute calm was reigning along the197 words
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Advertisement450 1915-04-22 6 I r^i vf] \if\ c s I ift **AGC 1 mjT E I■ I T*l 'isUsOAa^ULIAJ R \^^\<^/^. his <*Kji'sm/r JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., Have Just Received A LAROE CONSIGN MENT OK TATE'S FINEST CHOPPED SUGAR Price per 4-lb. Tin 35 tents. ?-lb $1.50. I CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., I450 words
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Advertisement156 1915-04-22 6 INTENSELY DRAMATIC AND POPULAR PICTUREB ATTHB ikLHAMBRA TIM HiMirCl—atotraMi Theatre Beach Road ■eoond Show, at 9.1S p.m. DRMM VIUUB MMKESmRt. THE WINTER'S TALE IN PARTS Tbe whole story with its natural acting seems to breathe with real life and should render this play an outstanding feature. MAX AND THE FLIRTOMETER156 words
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Advertisement11 1915-04-22 6 Latest advertisements of tbn day appear on page 5 and 8.11 words
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Article2042 1915-04-22 7 A FALSE GERMAN CHARGE. British Not Using Gas Poison. HORRORS OF HATE LUST. Savage Murder of British Soldiers. KlI'TKK's TkLK'.KAM. London, April 20, 6 p.m. Field Marshal Sir John French emphatically denies a Got man statement that the British havo lioeu using asphyxiating gases in the 'i pr2,042 words
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Article161 1915-04-22 7 We ai indebted to the French Consul, Comte de BonJyi for the following telegrams Paris, April 20. French 3 per oent. bonds are at francs 72 25. Yesterday, we progressed in Alsace. The enemy hurriedly evacuated Eselalriicke. Today, tberd have been artillery engagements on the front of161 words
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Article74 1915-04-22 7 Rioter's Tbuoram. London, April 21. The evidence at the inquest on Baron Reuter confirmed previous statements that toe letter to bis dead wife said The loss of your cherished companionship and tender devotion has shattered my being and death shall not separate us. We will repose in74 words
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Article50 1915-04-22 7 Rbutkr's Tklki.kam. London, April 20, 6.35 p.m. The King, acknowledging an address from the House of Lords against the proclamation of a Council for the United Provinces, says he will direct that no further proceedings be taken upon the draft proclamation, without prejudice to making a new draft.50 words
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Article21 1915-04-22 7 Rkctik's Tilxokvm. London, April 21. It is understood that Ascot will be curtailed to three days, five handicaps being abandoned.21 words
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Article106 1915-04-22 7 (From Ocr Own Corrksfondknt). Penang, April 21. At the meeting of Ayer Kuning (Perak) yesterday, Mr. Ambrose, chairman, said last year's profit was 923,972 and with the balance forward, 166,660. The recommendations were a 6 per cent, dividend and to carry forward 150,008. The whole of the106 words
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Article74 1915-04-22 7 (From Ouk Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, April 21. At the annual meeting of the vestry of All Saints' Church, Taiping it wan stated that for the year ended March 31 the accounts showed a credit balance of 1614, against 1676 the previous year. Capt. Ouy Turner wan elected74 words
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Article2150 1915-04-22 7 GRAVE CHARGES AGAINST AN INDIAN. General Court Martial Opened. A case of extraordinary intc rest, not only in its local bearings but also in An Imperial sense, is the subject of trial before a field general Court Martial which opened this morning in the Supreme Court. The2,150 words
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Article942 1915-04-22 8 THE TREASURY AND THE STOCK EXCHANGE. From Our Special Correspondent. London, March 19. After many weeks ol temper-destroying negotiations the Treasury has at last con. tooted to a revised scale of minimum prices for tlic Stock Exchange. At one time I was incline] to pat much more blame942 words
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Letter258 1915-04-22 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Wo have read with interest your leading article of yesterday beaded Estate Labour." We do not find ourselves in agreement with what you write generally, but propose to deal with one paragraph only. You ask Are tbe companies making258 words
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Article493 1915-04-22 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The Allies are lighting for peace, that is to say for the highest ideals of humanity. Italy, you wrote yesterday, will fight for plunder. Happily most English people know Italy well, its spirit and history and lately writers493 words
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Article122 1915-04-22 8 The Home Office has issued recently a White-paper showing the number of aliens naturalised last year. The total was 1,211, and of the new subjects 89 belonged to Austria Hungary, 298 to Germany, and 34 to the Ottoman Empire. Interesting names were: Oscar Beringer, an examiner of122 words
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Article28 1915-04-22 8 After having been entombed for sixty-two days, a goose was extricated alive from the ruins caused by the earthuuako at Aveiaano, in Italy, and was conveyed to Koine.28 words
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Advertisement53 1915-04-22 8 L«t dogi delight to bark and bite, I do not oare a jot, Id sooth it ia their own o k oat. So they may g I to pot. Bat whilu lam upon tbi lay. I'll make a slight detutir. And auk too all to drink «ood health To Woods'53 words
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Advertisement328 1915-04-22 8 LAXESX ADVERTISEMENTS I Trve GREAT 1 \U VEMGLISH PIA7MO/ >X We have been appointed Agents for this well-known Piano and invite inspection of the sample instru ment just to hand. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE. TO-NIGHT MISS EMELIA SOCOLSKA A Beautiful Russian Gipsy Siager, WILL APPBAB AT THE BRISTOL328 words
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Advertisement208 1915-04-22 8 TO LET, 6ROUNO FLOOR. Two-storeyed compound house, near town, Rent 126. Apply Bagy, c/o Straits Times. 84 b q THE SWIMMING CLUB. SINGAPORE. The Annual General Meeting of tbe Club, will be held at the Singtpore Cricket Club, on Tuesday tha 27th April, 1915, at 5.80 p.m. punctually, Busimiss 1.208 words
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Advertisement161 1915-04-22 8 BY ROYAL «jBjgM3C TO HIS MAJESIY APPOINTMENT IyMSfeOR KINO QEORQE V RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner DANCING AFTER DINNER Saturday, April 24. iifCrSIC BY THE PABISIAN TRIO ADELPHI HOTEL MUSIC DURING DINNER DAVID BENJAMIN, Manager. THE STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, North Bridge Road. To-morrow, Friday, ABU NAWAS Saturday, Special161 words
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Advertisement98 1915-04-22 8 LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE was one of the three Wines supplied at the Lord Mayor's Banquet in November, 1914. Sol* Importer* i HIBBERT. WOODROFFE AND COMPANY. LIMITED. (Imiokporatro in England). WINES MERCHANTS, Kuala Lumpur, Federated Malay States. "GAIETY" PICTURE PALACE. Junction of Albert and Rkncoolkn Stbuts. A Superb Thp«« »ct Drama98 words
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Advertisement151 1915-04-22 9 BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. Late of Robl n»on Piano Co.) "**"<>* UP-TO-DATE METHODS «**<>■ R^PdiriflQ COMPLETE OVERHAULS A SPECIALITY TliflJIIQ BOTTOM PRICE*. TOP WORK. Tel 1163 Ballon' tiom* Singapore 8 4-a 1-6 DRINK! DRINK! CARLSBERG BEER! THE BEST BEER151 words
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Advertisement902 1915-04-22 9 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RACE MEETING {Under B HA. Rule* of Boeing), WILL BS HELD ON Tuesday, May 18, Thureday, May SO, and Saturday, May 33, 191». PROGRAMME. PJLWML Tuesday, May 18, 1915. 1. THE OPENING STAKES 2.4S p.m. Value 1603. A Selling Rice. A Handicap for Horses tbat902 words
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Advertisement376 1915-04-22 9 publication of the weighta, and of 12 lb. b? tbe winner of two or more races. Ten Pounds Sterling or One Hundred ant Twenty Guilders shall be taken aa the equi valent of One Hundred Dollar*, when deter mining the advertised value of stakes. In calculating the advertised value of376 words
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Advertisement101 1915-04-22 9 IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant tp3.9U CASE ALL DEALERS. high-class $m TAILOR qll/7 and Outfitte r r^ I I A large stcck of ready. made tropi.al clothing, I I A in all fizes, always on band, rtady for If I101 words
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Advertisement505 1915-04-22 10 jjmim |W F LAiWT HUH* BinTAL IF AiT EAfTUi COMPAIt PROIPIROUB Md PROORBMIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE. GHPHT, LIMITED. H«ADOmnO«. Wl, W a.^ fc U .A- M .O-^i. l »^'*.'> Ito 0 -»O.«O- F. wHfc (to ....ai COMMI»»ION TO BROKER*. fTTgAjITIV "UM O# A— UIIAWOB. MOMBY T» tOAW. ror505 words
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Advertisement223 1915-04-22 10 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 8, Battery Road. S. J. HOWB, 6-fl KOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED, ?IBE AND LIFfl TOTAL FUNDS BXCBED J19,000,000, TIE LAMEST omOB IN TBE WOBWBOUSTBAD a Co.,— AgmU. COMMERCIAL JNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED FIRE LIFE, MARINE ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE AND MOTOR CAB,223 words
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Advertisement416 1915-04-22 10 BANKING. HONGKONG ANO SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL •16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling ••1,500,000 at •16,000,000 Silver > 18,000,000 138,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000.000 COURT OF DIRKCTORB Hon, Mr. D. Lao dale Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T.416 words
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Advertisement442 1915-04-22 10 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1890. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y.I 0.000,000 Capital Paid Up 8.750.000. Reserve Funds 3.970.000 President. Kazuyosbi Yagiu, Esq. Vioe President. Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS Iyetosbi Sada, Esq. Kyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Shingo Minami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE TAIPBH, FORMOSA Taiwan BRANCHES AND442 words
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Advertisement1064 1915-04-22 10 INSURANCE. EVENTUALITIES must be ever anticipated. They may not occur for years, but f..w can claim want of experience. Daily are incidents met which often provo disastrous. Through incidents many a family is deprived of its bread winner, who thought, as many think that to-morrow wculd do; a delusiun all1,064 words
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Article507 1915-04-22 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Comedian's Motor Cars. Mr. Arthur Roberts, the comedian, brought an action in tbe King's Bench Division, before Mr. Justice Low and a common jury, claiming damages for conversion of two motor cars which, he said, cost originally £1,100 and £650,507 words
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Article161 1915-04-22 11 A jump in the import's and a decline in exports represent tbe trade in motorcycles during rebruary isays The Motor Cycle). Keprt*enUd in numbers, we impoited 501 foreign made motor cycles in February, compared with 391 in the corro pjndiu^ month of 1914 and 157 in 1913. Tbe exports weie161 words
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Article66 1915-04-22 11 Edison, who has hithi rto betn mainly known in connection with his work in the electrical field, has Isays The Autocar) now turned his attention to the problem of recovering benzole as a motorcar fuel from coke making plants, for it is reported that be is engaged on the construction66 words
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Article295 1915-04-22 11 Mr. lust n< Sankcy presided at asocial meetiog ol tbe Koyal Court of Justice and Le|(al Tcmp?rauce Society in tbe Old Hall, I. "l.i Inn, when Major McAdam K celts, of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, speaking of tbe titntss of our soldiers at tbe front, -.aid295 words
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Advertisement157 1915-04-22 11 I 1 SAFES ALL BATNEB SAFES have Drill- Proof Doors and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called Thief Resisting" NO RATNER IMPROVED FIRE RESISTING SAFE has ever had \m contents destroyed by fire. NO RATNER improved thief RESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars.157 words
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Advertisement179 1915-04-22 11 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being Jay -av^av W*+ Xli JL. Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. U C. &B. English Soups fsgjp E s Black 1 I**2 30 Varieties All Delicious (J= The Cuisine of one of trie finest chefs in179 words
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Advertisement375 1915-04-22 12 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilf illan Co.. Ltd.. SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. warn. BHORTHAND-TYPIST WANTEO. Wanted, «ood Shorthand Typist fur office in Singapore. Box No. i'2i. Straits Times. IU 4 ASS.BUNF MANAGfR WANTED. W.nted. A-Mstant Mannger for first data Hotel.375 words
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Advertisement361 1915-04-22 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD, FURNIBHEO BEABIDE REBIOENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JOANITA, to <el furnished, apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. 1-5 a TO LET. No 7, Cairohill Circle. Apply Campbell aoJ Bergama, 81, Kiiog Street. 82 n TO BE LET. Immediate entry. No. 74. Anson Road. Apply to Stephens,361 words
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Advertisement512 1915-04-22 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD OFFICES TO LET. No. la, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply GUTHRIB Co., Ltd. 14-13 a TO LET. No. 8, Cairnhill Circle. Apply to Allen and OledhiU, U-a, Rafflea Place. 14-1 a ROOMS TO LET Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOL'SB. Apply at No.512 words
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Advertisement530 1915-04-22 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TO M lET. Small Godown, close to town. Apply 8. TOMLINSON, M. Inst. C.E., 110 2, Robinson Road. 204 284 COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. No. 1181, Upper Serangoon Road. Immediate entry. Apply to Tan Siak Puan, No. 1, Lorong Ttlok. IS 4 146 TO LET.530 words
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Advertisement662 1915-04-22 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. Shlp-Clundtors, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importer* and Exporter* ■nd Commiulon agants, Estates, Rice-Milt and law-Mill Suppliers. Soli Aoknis For "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THB IDBAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING STEAM B ULBRS Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Singapore Codis used A. B. C. 6th662 words
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Advertisement738 1915-04-22 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 431. Sbipehandlurs, Government and Municipal Contractors, Batata Suppliers and Commission Agents Sou AoiMTSi The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 eoaiß THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167, Orchard Road High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest738 words
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