The Straits Times, 21 May 1915
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Title Section13 1915-05-21 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.804 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MAY 21. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement181 1915-05-21 1 I L? I What Makes a Man Well-Dressed Not s. pretty tie alone nor good shirt— nor stylish waistcoat— but bin wholr attire. In every department of Men's F«rnishings onr line is selected by a man who knows -.chat makes a man well dressed. Only the kinds the best dressed181 words
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Advertisement41 1915-05-21 1 KATZ BROS., LTD. SPECIALITIES IN FOR THE RACES Soft Felt Hats, Boots Shoes, Tunic Shirts, Sporting Coats, Handkerchiefs, Mackintoshes, Ties, Collars, Half-Hose, etc Special Window Display To-day KATZ BROS., LTD. THE STORE for Smart Things in Men's Weir a" Moderate Prices.41 words
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Advertisement327 1915-05-21 1 HIS MASTER'S VOICE Vf; May, 1915. Latest Records KBft-.m.*™." 1 2-inch Double-Sided Records, $2.75 each. M 6-ia AHq* lh6 B1 ck forest Metropolitan Orchestra. lv aCkJckms.ker'B Shop M 631 Tbe p iD 8 Show Part l MajUir Orch»Btra. I Part II .1 i. M g JOar Coaotrj's Call Bdaa Thornton.327 words
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Advertisement8 1915-05-21 1 ■KARTELL S BRANDY. Soli Aokntm: <' aoamson.gilfillanJ CO., LTC8 words
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Article1097 1915-05-21 2 AUSTRALIAN MEASURES AND AIMS. Checkmating the Germans. The Sydney correspondent ol The Time* writes as follows:— 'The help given by Australia in men and money towards the prosecution ot this Imperial war has been, perhaps, sufficiently published. The numbers, equipment, and enthusiasm of bar contingents, the steadily1,097 words
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Advertisement273 1915-05-21 2 MAYNARD'S The Leading Pharmaceutical Chemists, Have the Largest and Most Frequently Rinewed Stocks of Perfumery and Toilet Requisites, Homeopathic and Patent Medicines, Surgical Appliances, Etc. PRESIRIIT'ONS ACCTKATELY DISPENSED. Estates, Hospitals, Dispensaries Supplied. Sola Depot in S.S., F.M.B. Siam for PARKE DAVIS Co. s Products. MAYNARD CO., LTD. HEAD OFFICE (open273 words
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Advertisement195 1915-05-21 2 VAN HOUMS cocoa makes a good start for the day l STOP THINK for just one minute of tbo utter nselessness of suffering with Neuralgia For only Re. 1 you can procure a bottle of Little's Oriental Balm, and even the first application of the Balm will brim; you relief195 words
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Advertisement255 1915-05-21 2 ix is false: economy TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant q>«J.oU case ALL DEALERS. NEW GOODS! Specialities in Vases. Bowls, Flower Pots, Lanterns, Trays, Etc. Numerous designs to choose from. ALSO A good selection of Indian, Chinese and Japaness Silk Goods, Jewellery, Cnrios, Rugs and255 words
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Article535 1915-05-21 3 . Chinese and the F.M.S. Convalescent Home. An extraordinary general meeting of the Selangor Miners' Association, in conjunction with the Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce, was held in the association's bnilding on Saturday, with Mr. J. A. Russell in the chair, supported by Mr. Yap Loong Hin (President of535 words
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Article417 1915-05-21 3 German Submarine Losses Officially I R«ported. A review of events in the Baltic since the beginning of the war was semiofficially pub lished in Petrograd on March 28. It says Daring the first month of the war the German fleet confined it* activity exclusively to reconnoitring417 words
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Article59 1915-05-21 3 The directors of the Tt-oom (Borneo) Rubber Company, Limited, recommend the following apportionment of the balanor of pronto for the year 1914 Final dividend of r >i per cent., lt«s tax, making, with 'i\ per cent, already paid, a total distribution of H ptr cent, for the year X4,000 to59 words
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Article35 1915-05-21 3 Sir -l.jlin K;iiiisl n. H rt, tlio principal pro prietor of Caledonia Kntat" and th« other properties n( the Ptmang Kabber E*tat< c. Straits Rubber Co., etc., is at prentut wiili bis regiment at Ypits.35 words
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Advertisement455 1915-05-21 3 ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamond Merohante and Manufacturing Jeweller*, BRAS BASAH ROAD, STOCKTAKING SALE Now Proceeding, .^-^■m-^^ A Reduotlon, varying from 80% to H^cyl 33%, on the ueual prioee. (t&^^^9p)\ \SS6SQx' Tl»'"* is an umivallcd opportuL'ty of ii curing WBfißMy "^flsjgjp"* some masnifioect bargains in the choiotßt TSjfxjpiy^ jcwelltry to be se»n455 words
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Advertisement126 1915-05-21 3 GHEONG BROTHERS Dentists, No. 25 South Bridge Road r ir-i clast Meehanicai L'uutistrj, Oo .1 Crown Bridge Filiiii, and Valoanito Duration ol Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODKKATB. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES- B*t Tuotb t'ow i m kD<l Brniii.o* for sale. ART NEEOLEWOIIk AUD FLOWER DEPOT 217, Orchard Road. OIPLOUA AND FIBST126 words
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Advertisement420 1915-05-21 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. 00.. LTD. Jireot Servioe to Japan via Honghong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutta, via Penang, from Singapore. Taking oargo on thorough Bills of Lading for Canton. Maoao, Swatow, Amoy, Ohefoo Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtsae Ports. For aiosa. tbe Philippines, etc., etc. etc. Staamera Tona, Commanded Kotsamo420 words
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Advertisement743 1915-05-21 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. ELLERMAN LINE. To Bffsuraeilleat and London. s.s. Kalomo Sailing about MAY 24th. s.s. City of Newcastle Sailing on or about JUNE 7th. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage money, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents. 18 13 HENDERSON LINE The Steamers of the above Line743 words
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Advertisement502 1915-05-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p7& o STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOB CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBKLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BQYPT MBDITBRRaNBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issoed tor China Coast, Persian Quit, Continental and American Ports. Bt'«T>er- will leava Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Homeward [for Burope). i Connecting at502 words
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Advertisement540 1915-05-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A strvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have beon specially designed and ooaatmoted, aod are fitted with540 words
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Advertisement707 1915-05-21 4 STEAMER M.LIH6B. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIBATION CO.. LO SINGAPORE-BANGKOK Kor Kretay,?ringgann, Bisnt, Semerak, Kt.lantaa, Tabai, Bangnara, Telapin, Patani, Siogrra. I.aoon Kobßßmni, Bandon, Langmien, Takn, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Out U«ptPtur« a.a. BORIBAT May 94 May ae. a p.m. a.a. ASDANG SI Juno 9, 8 p.m. h h. PBACHATIPOK and YOOALA707 words
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Advertisement619 1915-05-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. ■as CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Oonoa, Marseille and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre619 words
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Advertisement621 1915-05-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVA/IRT-MAATBCHAPPU (BTBAJIBHIP «'OMPANT) "NEDERLAND" FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICR BBTWBBN JaVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, BELA WAN JBLI S4BANQ. COLOMrtO, PORT SAID AND GENOA. Steamer" aro rtn. on <r about tt-> under mentions 1 dates OoTWaBD HoUBWaBI--1916 IBIS Pring d Nod. May 28 Koninqin d. Prinoes Juliana Ned. May 29621 words
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Article135 1915-05-21 5 DAILY TIME TABLE FIXTURES Friday, May 21. High Water. I 19 a.m.. 3.40 p.m. M M. homeward mail expected. i >r>U'H<|ues, Palladium. Saturday, May 22. High Water. Ml a.m., 4.40 p.m. i .v.ird mail expected. t'lringUat Serdang. Kvatt's, 12.:t0 p.m. Kaoeo. third day). Groteatjaei, Palladium. Sunday, May 23. High Water,135 words
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Article182 1915-05-21 5 SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE Tout, n«. Aiuoy iiml S».ituu ll>n^ Itee 2 pm Van Diemen 2pm I'ontian ik Khoen Koony 2pm S tt--iiliaiu an I Tiiok \ns >v Kinta 2 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld 2pm n.itn I.l' i l Hong Wan 2 pm ltaml|< imuiil, ml >. Morneo 2182 words
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Article117 1915-05-21 5 Mail Steamer Movement. The oatward B. I. packet Tara left N'egapaUm at 7 a.m. on Sun lav. May 16, and may be expiated t) arrive here on I -2. The M. M. ou'.WAnl itoamer Chili left Colombo at 7 p in. on WeJnegday, May IW, mil iv iy be expected117 words
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Article107 1915-05-21 5 . atest Arrivals. Lint of easels in port at 10 a.m on May 21, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival ii. mark*. Iteolutuontl 20 5 15 No. 7 Wharf (Jlenfallocb Outer Roads Hex k Urn Inner Roads Hock My, Hoag tl.-ck Kng II •"anggi 1i0n... s>l»iaO. 11—gs.sn'liii '215 15107 words
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Article159 1915-05-21 5 . EXCHANGE. Sino&pom, May 21, 1915. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4*, Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/s 2 4,; On India Bank T. T. in On HoNUKONu...Bank d/d 20 On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 90] On Java Bank T. T. 141 On Japan Bank d/d 114 Sovereigns— baying rate159 words
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Article191 1915-05-21 5 SI Ba l en SelletB -10 10 Ampang 7/0 7.50 1 1 AyerWenp 0.86 C.45 10 10 BeUt 2.45 2.60 10 10 Bnung 0.60 075 10 10 Kampai 6.00 10 10 Kaoaboi 1.00 1.50 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 ill 41 KintaTin 1.14.6 1.17.0 £1 SI LahatMincv? 8.75 4.25191 words
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Article635 1915-05-21 5 . a/- a/- AUagai l/10t M 41 41 An«loJ»v« 4/8 5/ 2/- 2/- An«lo Malay 8/- 9/U/- 2/- Fatam; Malaka /10l 1/8 £1 £1 Bata Ti^a 2 0.0 2.4.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 1 "2+ 1,1. £1 £1 Bakit Kajang 1.11.6 1.15.0 XI 41 Bakit Linteng 2.15.0 3.0.0 •>!■ 2/- Bakit635 words
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Article127 1915-05-21 5 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 13/0 11/--41 41 i Prat. 1.8.0 1.3.8 6/- 6/- Blootrio T'waja 2,9 8/ 10 10 Fraser Nuave 61.75 52.25 60 60 Hammer ft Co. 105.00 115.00 100 Howartb Emkino 80.00 100 7%Pref. 95.00 100 100 Kau Bro, Def. 100.00 10 10 Maynard h Co.127 words
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Article44 1915-05-21 5 United Engineers 0% 11,234 500 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 6 1,878,000 norn Spore Municipal 4|% of 1907 11.600,000 norn Spore Municipal 45% of 1909 »1,000,00 C BOm Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,0(X !o%dis S pore Municipal 4% j£«00,00( 9244 words
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Advertisement586 1915-05-21 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. May iAj—M Omlown No. 4, Sbeer Wharf Tanjong Pagar, ship's, fitting furnitures, etc at 9. May 28. -At saleroom, six Winchester RiHes ex s s. Glenroy," at 11. May 39 —At The Eagles, No. 80 A, Killin- y Road, Household furniture, Piano, etc., at 1586 words
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Advertisement297 1915-05-21 5 A JEWEL AMONGST CIGARETTES. CIGARETTES S. K SL VIRGINIA s m. No. 3D3 leaf Fertinofso, OO cents. Manufacturer! in p«r.Vclly hygienic factoid. b> the ARDATH TOBACCO CO., Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. Britain's Greatest High-Class Cigarette anil Tobacco Factory. DRINK! DRINK! CARLSBERG BEER! THE BEST BEER OBTAINABLE <^*\ \CCORDING i^P^ a^&^&V' To297 words
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Advertisement90 1915-05-21 5 ***The ijuotati.iu-, of sterling shores most be regarded as purely nomioal for tbo present. DURING THE RACE SEASON AT THK HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH Nortb Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT! 0.1 6 TO-NIGHT!! A THRILLING DETEC'IVE DRAMA i GentlemanT a W^j M-* jf^ TIL^J Thief IN 3 ACTS. This Aim introduces Nave! Plot-)90 words
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1234 1915-05-21 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MAY 21. CHINESE PROBLEMS. Srinivas K. Wagel haa already established hi.s right to be heard as an authority on the Finance of China. His latest book Chinese Currency and Banking (published by tbe North China Daily News and Herald, »10 or 18 net) is a great1,234 words
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Article24 1915-05-21 6 Hongkong is providing an armed aeroplane for tbe home authorities. Tbe cost is about •25,000, and of this sum 116,110 has already been subscribed.24 words
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Article37 1915-05-21 6 Raids from wild deer have been very frequent indeed during the last two months in the Raub district, and considerable damage has been done to local rubber, more espe daily amongst small holdings, and small privately-owned estates.37 words
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Article45 1915-05-21 6 The corpse of Mr. A. Vanderbilt, who was drowned in tbe sinking of tbe Lusitania, has been recovered. As a result of bis death, says a wire in the Sumatra Post, a group of American multimillionaires have reeolved to offer the Allies unlimited financial support.45 words
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Article44 1915-05-21 6 Tbe quarterly communication of District Grand Lodge and tbe convocation of District Grand Chapter takes place at the Freemason's Hall, Singapore, to-morrow. Kuala Ljimpiir is Bending a big contingent to the meetings. The consecration of Lodge Malaya, S.C., takes place at Klang this afternoon.44 words
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Article55 1915-05-21 6 A Girls' Friendly Society Entertainment under tbe patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Evelyn Young, in aid of the League of Honour, will be held at the V.M.C.A. on Saturday, May. '29, at 9 p.m. Tickets are II each, and may be had at the G.F.S. Rooms, 1,55 words
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Article60 1915-05-21 6 A Bangkok resident having funds in a Brussels bank received by the last mail a letter giving details uf his account. It was the ordinary type of letter, but the interesting point is tbat it had been passed by a German official, and tben sent across the frontier and posted60 words
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Article68 1915-05-21 6 In connection with tbe Methodist Tamil Church, we are asked to say tbat a combined service of tho Sunday School Annual Rally Meeting and the Divided Service will be held in tho Chapel of the Short Street School on Sunday, the wH iu-t at 980 a.m.. instead of the usual68 words
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Article82 1915-05-21 6 The first anniversary of the Young Men's Arya Samaj was celebrated on Saturday last with much eclat. At 7.30 p.m. there was a crowded bou«o, and all those who came a little late had to be contented with standing. Tbe chief item in their programme was a drama, a part82 words
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Article83 1915-05-21 6 The Ir« nth militaiy authorities have authorised tbe representatives of four great Parisian firms to take war films at the front. The official operators, all mobilised, are for the Oanmont firm, M. Pt-rrin for Pathi', M. Macbin for I' Eclair, M. Georges Maurice; for l'Eclipse, M. Pierre. Tho films will83 words
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Article93 1915-05-21 6 In tbe third court this morning a towkay named Tan Twan Ilian, of 71, Boat Quay, was again brought up on a charge of being concerned in the exportation of opium, and again tbe case was post poped, this time until June 1. Tbe opium in which he is alleged93 words
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Article91 1915-05-21 6 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended May 15, was 27.02 per mille of the population per annum. Tbe total number of deaths was 17U, of which 124 were male subjects and 62 female Convulsions claimed 20, phthisis 2H and malarial fever 19. The91 words
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Article116 1915-05-21 6 A correspondent writes Owing to the present scarcity of rickshas in the suburbs, a large number of people whoso business requires their presence in town at an early hour, are put to considerable ioconvcaienco aud expense, especially tlum.- who live in I'pprr Seraugoon as far as P»ya Lebar, an the116 words
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Article145 1915-05-21 6 Like oilier parts of China, Sliauylmi lias ■offered connid< rably as tho lOHult of tbe war in tbe imports of iron and machinery. Tbe total value of machinery imported during the quarter uded December 31, 191 was only Tig. 47,1(94 as compared with Tls. 110,601 in tbe same quarter of145 words
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Article389 1915-05-21 6 Mr. M. B. Shelley, first class magistrate. Taiping, goes homo on leave early next month. During his abseoce, court work in Taiping probably will be carried on by Mr. W. fi. Elles. Mr. H. Doel, who was officer- in charge of the police in the Larut district389 words
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Article134 1915-05-21 6 We arc givcu to understand that the War Office has gratefully accepted the Hon. Eu Tong Sen's handsome t»if t of an air craft costing X1.3C0, and have notified that this lionation be sent direct to the Bank of England to credit of the134 words
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Article126 1915-05-21 6 Tbe Key. \V. Dale. Deputy from the London Presbytery, North, will preach in tbe Singapore Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 80, at 8 a.m., and will preside, preach and induct the Rev. W. Cross, M.A. at the evening service at 6-1: r >. On Tuesday, June 1,126 words
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Article175 1915-05-21 6 Tbe Pracbatipok has been chosen to convey the King of Siam on his forthcoming cruise in the Gulf. For this purpose, sayx the Bangkok Times, the vessel will be banded over to the Siamese naval authorities and will be dry docked at Kong Law on tho175 words
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Article215 1915-05-21 6 Th, JMIgMMM selected by tin; (itotesquuH list night was bctttr than the one which they played on Wednesday, and with au audience only too willing to be amused the performance from beginning to end went with a swing. It may be said without fun of contradiction that their215 words
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Advertisement130 1915-05-21 6 "SPRINGBOK" 1 THE OENUINE B O El Ft TOBACCO. Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALED BAGS. FINEST ASSAM BLENDED TEA BLENDED VH PH PRODUCED FROM IN THE CAREFULLY BEST SELECTED TEA DISTRICTS VARIETIES IN INDIA. TRADE MARK MODERATE IN PRICE Special Blend lib. Tinseach 65cts.130 words
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Advertisement153 1915-05-21 6 A VERY ATTRACTIVE BILLOFFARE AT THE ALHAMBRA Tin M«M«r Clinmatotnph ThMtr*, Iwk Road First Show, 7.30 to 0 p.m. and Show, O. I S to 1 X p.m. A Powerful Sensational Drama THE SPELL OF DARKNESS IN 8 PARTS. It baa a poweiful th me, htroDg tcenes of emotional rbaraotericition153 words
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Article2477 1915-05-21 7 NATIONAL PARTY FORMED. The Churchill-Fisher Quarrel. No Change of Premier. LATEST FIGHTING Desperate Struggle in The Dardanelles. llM It I t Tfl,h.l;>M. I u 1 id. May 19, 6 15 p.m. Id tli' House ol (.'orumoas, Mr. Aaquitb announced that steps are in contemplation involiin^' rn- ms.i tictiou2,477 words
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Article420 1915-05-21 7 The correspondent in Peoang of the Times of Malaya makes this reference to volunteer matters in the Northern Settlement One of the most pleasing things about the local Volunteer Corps is the class of men one finds in the ranks, steadily declining promotion or commissions,420 words
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Article30 1915-05-21 7 According to telegrams in the Dutch papers. The Times' (Min-'p'irili nt at Romr states tli.tt (ieruiauy has LlmaU.u< .1 Italy »ilh |k« moat terrible consequences if she goets to war.30 words
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Article1400 1915-05-21 7 FINE WEATHER AND SOME GOOD SPORT. Glorify's Splendid Performance. There was a decided improvement in the attendance at the races yesterday due, no doubt, to the fine weather, which induced many of the ladies who did not pot in an appearance on Tuesday to grace the course with1,400 words
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Article36 1915-05-21 7 The following additions to the list of ablebodied Europeans willioy to Kcrvu in tbe Singapore Town Guard have been received 425. Names already published. 426. M. C. Watson. VTaIM Department, SfnaidnaJKy. 427. F. B.36 words
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Article376 1915-05-21 7 The following note by the parliamentary correspondent of The Times, writti n hi April 8 is of especial interest in view of today's telegrams: Seven years ago to-day Mr. Asquith became Prime Minis tor. He began his long term with a jour ney for wbich there was no376 words
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Article88 1915-05-21 7 The undermentioned prices wore realised for rubber sold at Penang by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. by auction and private treaty. on the 18th inst. 53,000 lbs. were sold Diamond smoked sheet No. 1 No. a Plain L'osmoked sheet Kine palo crepo Medium palecreps ['ale brown crepe88 words
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Article156 1915-05-21 7 Lovers of Turkish cigarettes need have no fear that there is likely to be a lack of supply of the variety of tobacco ioaf which they favour. "We have enough m storage," said the managing director of a prominent firm to a Standard representative, to last for some156 words
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Article637 1915-05-21 8 (Kbom A Coß«»s<i'osr>RNT.| Kuala Lumpur, May 19. The weather lias changed since last w»ek Wfl have had a little rain that has cooled the place and there ih no loogtr the hot parched thirsty look, that prevailed everywhere. The streets are not M dusty and you are637 words
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Correspondence
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Letter107 1915-05-21 8 To the Editor of the Straits Timea. Sir.— ln your issue of the 16th inst. I notice that a gentleman in Johore has received a communicat n from Spain iv which the proverbial Spa. Sb Prisoner tries to state he claims kinship and is asking for monetary107 words
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Article134 1915-05-21 8 SPORTING IN TELLIGENCE. The annual KM S. Police athletic sports will be held on Monday next, at the high St. parade grouud, Kuala Lumpur. The sports this year will be under the patronage of Sir Edward and Lady Brockman and Sir Tliumas Braddel!. The Commiwiioner and omcent of the I-134 words
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Article68 1915-05-21 8 The of the iaioty' Picture Falacu notitioa its patrona that it hai) aecured the thrilling picture, eotitlut) Lucille Love, a Kill of ujvmW ry, and written by a Master I'm. This will be shown tonight and is ■aid to be tbe greatest and brightest film serial produced by68 words
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Article728 1915-05-21 8 . Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning Singapore, May 21, 1916 Messrs. Lyall and Kvatt, Exchange and hare brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Sbanw are only nominal. ion. Value. Buyers. SELLERS. 2/ Allagar 1/10 1 Anglo-Java 4/8 2/ Anglo-Malt;728 words
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Advertisement389 1915-05-21 8 LATBBT ADVERTISEMENTS. ]F It T^ THB UNIVERSAL GAR Price: $1,450. If you deal in VALUES you'll ap reciate the FORD. Its SIMPLICITY, its ECONOMY, and its DEPENDABILITY give it a VA.LUE that cannot be measured by its price The FORD is the ONE CAR in WORLDWIDE SERVICE. Wearne Bros., Ltd.,389 words
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Advertisement294 1915-05-21 8 NICHOLSON'S f V OJLI) TOM GIN lA'J'Sw^H DRY GIN OLD TOM GIN J! London J c Purest spirit Made SL~ HIBBERT, WOODROFFE CO., LTD, |PENANG, .Ist OKI'ORATKD IN K.N -LAND), IPOH, aruncnei at KLANG Kuala Lumpur, SEREMBAN. F. M. S. RAFFLES HOTEL. RACE WEEK Special Tiffin Dinner Saturday, May 22.294 words
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Advertisement136 1915-05-21 9 BUY "SHELL" TOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore Branch, OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. REPAIRS OF FURNACE CRACKS. REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATfcI REPAIRS OF PITTING AND CORROSION REPAIRB136 words
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Advertisement543 1915-05-21 9 NOTICES. WILLIAM M. COLLINS, SOCIETA COMMIBSIONARIA ORIENTALE. Departing a.a. Miyaiaki Maru." All debtors or creditors for my account are kindly requested to communicate with R. O. Paab, Singapore Oil Mills, Ltd., who holds my power of attorney. 19 5 31 5 HAMMER AND COMPANY. LTD. NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER543 words
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Advertisement80 1915-05-21 9 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 THE MUNICIPALITY THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, \M^J^'J JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and P. M. S. RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS IN DO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE 1810 b UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED. Reinforced Concrete80 words
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Advertisement81 1915-05-21 9 SPECIAL DISPLAY OF N£W GOODS JUST ARRIVED! JUST 4RRIVED:: The attention cf the Public is called totur newly opened useful good?. Various kinds of Silk; Fine Silk printad Crepe-da-Chenei Satins i TatTeta Gauzes, etc, Damascene, Silver, Trass and Cloisonne Wares, very nioely made. Our Jewellery dept. is always stocked wi:L81 words
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Advertisement455 1915-05-21 10 Peace Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HBAD OFFICI Wlnoh«.t«r Hou.a, Singapore. LONDOM OFFICB! 32. Old J.wry, EC. Tb« Company has A 30.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of Enfiland, and complies with455 words
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Advertisement285 1915-05-21 10 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 8, Battery Road. S. J. HOWE, 5 8 Manager. KOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, FIRE AND LIFE TOTAL FUNDS BXCBBD 410 000,000, TBB LABHBBT OFTICB IN THB WOBU. BOUSTBAD a Co.,— Agent*. COMMERCIAL JNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. FIRE, LIFE, MARINE. ACCIDENT,285 words
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Advertisement444 1915-05-21 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 1 16,000,00 C RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- •16,000,000 Silver ♦18,000,003 183,000,001 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,001' COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Laodalc. Chairman, W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq. Q. T.444 words
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Advertisement427 1915-05-21 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 90,000 Shares of each 41,800,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank. Ltd.. The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The National427 words
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Advertisement719 1915-05-21 10 MLEB JY^ AUCTION. MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of VALUABLE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT SCOTTS KO\D, To be held at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee A C >.'• Sale room, On Wednesday, May 36, at 2.30 p.m. All that pie:e tf land situate at Scotts R ad, estimated to contain aocoiding to Government Resurvey an719 words
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Article990 1915-05-21 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Conveyance of Infantry in Lorries. In the course of an article on the conveyance of infantry in motor lorries, the editor of the Commercial Motor writes The lorry unit, with a capacity equal to not less than a section (16 men990 words
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Article135 1915-05-21 11 . A Paris merchant has bit upon an ingenious tcbe me for making all those visiting bis store wipe their feet before entering. "No matter what frigns we posted to call the people's attention to the advisability of using the rug plan < 1 at tbe entrance to135 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement226 1915-05-21 11 I 1 SAFES ALL BATNEB SAFES have Drill-Proof Doom and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called "Thief Resisting." NO RATNER IMPROVED FIRE RESISTING SAFE has ever had its contents destroyed by fire. NO RATNER IMPROVED THIEFRESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars. Fuii CENTRAL226 words
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Advertisement88 1915-05-21 11 BY APPOINTMENT. DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES Horn Bulbs, Sure Patches, Repair Outfits Full and Complete Stocks, 43, Robinson Road SINGAPORE. DUNLOP: Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry Stocks held by allJGarage Dealers, or from: THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. Z LTD. 43, Robinson Road. The "UNION "S| E, rtere THE UNION TRADING88 words
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Advertisement766 1915-05-21 12 I .^pb«bIbBBBBBbV THE VERITY PLOUGH MASSEY-HARRIS) Capacity 8 in. wide, 3 to 8 in deep SPECIALLY SUITED FOR RUBBER ESTATES Price: $25 nett. AGENTS) Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. PENANG AND MALACCA. WANTB^ 60D0WNS WANTEO. Want-, d, commodious godowns on river front immediate entry, if suitable, open to tat.-. State766 words
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Advertisement496 1915-05-21 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD FUMMHEO StUUt mBBMHtUT. BELINDA and JUANIT*. to ipt furnished. Apply No. 9. 3ft. Sophia 16 a OFFICEB TO LET. No. la, Raffles Quay, Ist and md Floors. Apply OIITHRIB Co., Ltd. 1412 a ROOMS TO LET Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOUSB. Apply at No.496 words
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Advertisement458 1915-05-21 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOUBE TO LET. No. 121 8 River Valley Road. Apply Tio Chin Chay, 3, Synagogue Stroot 168 140 TO LIT. Compound Houpc No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply OOTHRIB k Co., Ltd 19-6 n TO LET. Compound House No. 103, River Valley Road. Immediate entry. Apply458 words
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Advertisement356 1915-05-21 12 WJTICEB GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street Ihlp-Chniidlsps, Bovtmineiit and Municipal Contractors, Bsnsral Importer! and Exporters »nd Commluion kfWltt, EatatM, Rlcs-MIII and law-Mill Supplkrt. Sou Aobnis Fob "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THB IDBAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRBSERVINQ STEAM B >ILBRS Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Singapore Codbs usbd A. B. C. 6th356 words
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Advertisement522 1915-05-21 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 100, Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipohaodlers, Ofovernmont and Munioipa. Contractors Estate Supplier* and Commixsion Agent*. Soli Akin is i The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Moltiplar Brand Hair Belting*. 1 7 80-I 16 NOTICE. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed522 words
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Miscellaneous239 1915-05-21 12 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.— MiaaeUano oug wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per foui lines for on >or two insertions. Notioea of Births, damages, or Deaths, if not exceeding t jur liuoe, tl each inset ion. For p.p.o. o urds, on page 8. $2.239 words
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