The Straits Times, 15 February 1916

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,031 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    • 140 1 M (sim*^Tj M SLEDGE BRAND MILK ALL comes frx m Cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps pastures. The quality, therefore, may be relied upon to be always of that unrivalled standard of excellency which has gained for Sludge Brand the first place among all Canned Milks. It is most
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    • 426 1 "His Masters Voice New Records for February* 1916* 12-inch Double-sided, $2.75 each. v. v| A1] (2-0101 The Bnasona"— Part I. Biroarolle and Valse (Glasoanow) Band oi H. M. Coldstream Guards (2-0100 The Seasons"— Part II. Peti Adagio Baeobaoal (Glazoanow) Band of H. M. Collstrean Guards M B22 2 0tt7 Reverie—
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    • 16 1 MMTEU.B BRMIOY. i I Sou Aoini ADAMSON. 6ILFILLAN CO., ITS. 1 tliK"n>" r »t«l in Kn«l.»nil)
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  • 1115 2 FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROTECTORATE. I I The Keynote of Our Policy. A year has now passed since Egypt was proclaimed a British Protectorate with Sultan Hussein as its Sovereign in the place of the Khedive Abbas Hilmi. During this period the country has been faced
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  • 232 2 When vegetable frod ferments it causes pour rit-ing in the throat, th« formation of gas in the stomach winch disteLds it and causes pain often exti ndiog to trie riK on of the hi art and arousii jj a ft ar of Ik art disease. This condition is
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    • 231 2 TRY CARBOLINEUM AVENARIUS A KBALLY GOOD WOOD PRESERVATIVE. FOR PARTICULARS, APPLY TO S. J. JUDAH CO., 39, ROBINSON ROAD. Tkl: 1369. TO ALL MOTORISTS INSURE YOUR CAR AGAINBT ALL RISKS DO IT NOW! We Cover at Lowest Rates Best Terms Motor Car Accidents and Third-party Risks Compare our l'rc.«p< otus
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    • 170 2 7 o'clock SAFETY RAZOR Stropped without removing blade. Ask your dealer to sbow It to you. MASSAGE. Those whohave long b en ailing and have found no cure, will derive complete benefit from my wonderful massage treatment, especially in cases of Rheumatism. A trial will convince you. Miss. T. YOSHIDA.
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    • 79 2 Photographs Reproduced on Zinc BY THE STRAITS TIMES PHOTOPROCESS DEPT. Size 2 ins. by l\s ins J|s3. Quotations for larger sizes on application. Glacial Acetic Acid LATEX CUPS White, fully-glazed Ironstone Earthenware, Prompt Delivery. YAMATO&CO. 41, High Street. Telephone 129. 11-8-o 108 16 Aerated Water Bottles (PLAIN). THEY HAVE A
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  • 1141 3 FINAL DIVIDEND OF 15 PER CENT. RECOMMENDED. Directors' Report for Last Year. Tbe directors' report and statement of I accounts of the New Serendab Rubber Co., Ltd., Ior the year ended December 81, 1915, for presentation at the sixth annual general meeting of shareholder* to be held
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    • 207 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD- UP YOTO HEALTH witfc ESSENCE OR FLUID E (TRACT OF RED JAMAICA L^" <yon«iince4l by th« HICHfST Wfpig«i «UTfORtTHg the most -tltorp:d liver, debility, eruptions. RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS
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    • 429 3 CLEAR YOUR SKIN By Daily Use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment Trial Free. Yon may rely on th.'se fragrant supercrram.y emollients to care for your skin, •<*l|>, hair and hands. Nothing better. Sample Each Free by Post Wit h.T>-p. book. Address F. Newbery 7? ns Charterhouse Sq. lx>i,.l<.n, < l-.ng.
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    • 230 3 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY N lii'-h li.is now boTM Mm Stamp of I'ul.lic Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS. ENO'S FRUIT SALT PLEASANT TO TAKE, REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet Eating or Drinking, Thirst, Giddiness, Rheumatic or
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    • 1054 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND /^pcar I— inc. (COMPINIEH IncciRPORATKD IN ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. HCNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contract with His Majesty Government). For Ohina, Japan, Penang, Oeylon, Australia, India, Adan, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta and London. Steam; rs will lea vo Singapore on or about
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    • 809 4 STEAMER SAILINOS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION GOOD. (Incorporated in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Scmerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobfamoi, Bandon, Langsuen Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Duo Departure NO STEAMER Fab 17 Fab. 19. a p.m. aa. YUQALA SI 23, 3 p.m a.a. CHUTATUTCH 24
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    • 498 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporate in England) The Companies' ptramers are despatchrd from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every we ok and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Otinoa, Marseilles and Liverpool
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    • 542 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (IncORPOKATIO IN jAtAN). EUROPEAN LINE. I A service is maintained between Yokohama, via potts, to Marseilles and I London onder mail contract with the I Imperial Japaneso Ooverr jaent. Tbe I New Twin-screw Steamer. maintaining I this service have been specially designed
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  • 111 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, February 15 High Water. 7.9 a.m., H.Mp.m. Wednesday, February 16. High Water. HI) a.m 10.2) n.m. M. M. outward mail expected. Thursday, February 17. High Water, 9.2 a.m 10 4 1 pm Friday, February 18. rligh Water, 9.44 a.m 11.6 p.m. It. I. outward mail
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  • 219 5 To-DAY Batu Pahat Mersing 2.80 pm Part Daeanaa and Port Swettenham Krian 2.80 pm Batu Pahat Hong Wan 2.90 pm Prigi Rajah, Tembilaban. and Indragiii Quorra 2.90 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld 8 pm Baugkok Skule 1 pm Kota Tinggi Tanjong Snrat 1 pm Tomorrow. Hongkong,
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  • 103 5 The M. M. outward steamer Amazonc left Colombo on Friday, February 11, and may be expected to arrive here tomorrow afternoon Tl outward B. I. packet Tare with mails Iron. London was expected to leave ,ui on Saturday morning, and may ted to arrive at Penang about
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  • 51 5 I lowing have been elected non resi Ii nt Pi Hows of the Koyal Colonial Institute Matthew Anderson, Charles W. Bresland, Brown, Clement O. Hughes, Ucury W. Jack, B.Sc.. B.A., Thomas K. -{since. Edwin J. Yallentine, E. St. George Watts, John Whyte, John P. Wilkins I'erak' and Victor O. Savi
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  • 183 5 PRODUCb. SIMIIAfOKB, FBBBUARY 15, 1916 Uambitr 17 00 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 1900 Copra Sondrkd 11.00 do Mixed 10.60 Pepper, Black 24 75 do White luuntok Luyers 37.76 Sago Flour Sarawak 460 do htutifi No 1 486 i Pearl Sa«o 6 60 Tapioca, small Hake 9.26
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    • 69 5 For Chronic Client Complaints, Wi od»' Orttat Peppurmint Care Is 8d NOTICE. Tbe Ktroeral public arc horeby informed that Mr. i>Lu Dm (>liati Oat Boey San) has left jar employ, aa from February 1, and we shall jx.d v.blc for any business transacted by him for a* alttr that date.
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    • 502 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, A EUROPEAN NUKBE for little girl of 6 yean at Koala l.amnar. Apply 8., o/o Strait* Times. 15-"* 17 FOR SALB, secodband Siddeley D««ay motor car in p rl.r' conjition. 14/20 bp. 6 seater. Apply S. Kati. 16-2 B— l9 2 K>)R SAL*i. 4 Ctlind.r Mi'chell Car,
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    • 276 5 "FELUCCA" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES Made by Maspero Freres, Cairo. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS. Fraser Chalmers, Ltd. (incorporated in England) Eastern Branch: SINGAPORE. SOLE AGENTS FOR "HOLMAN" ROCK DRILLS AND MR COMPRESSORS FOR MINES and QUARRIES. Just Arrived One 314 Rock Drill with Tripod and Hose (FOR USE W7TH STEAM OR
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    • 592 5 PRIVATE HOTEL. STAMFORD HOUSE GBNTMALLY SITUATED Braa Basa.i Road. Comfortable Booms wltb Batbroomt attached. Electric Fittings throughout Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. Large Reoeptlon Hall. Billiards and Newspapers The Present Management desire it to bt known that they cater especially fo- Ladies and Gentlemen (Resident cr Travellers) seeking the
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  • 1072 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. REPRISAL. There has been some discussion at home of reprisals for the Zeppelin raids on London and other parts of England. On the whole, we think, the most accurate statement of thi best opinion is that of Sir Stanley Buckmaster who, speaking at Keigbley,
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  • 20 6 All young Germans of 17 years of age have already been ordered to report themselves for service with the Landsturm.
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  • 24 6 Monday next will be observed as a holiday in the State of Pahang. being the anniversary of the birth of His Highness the Sultan.
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  • 26 6 General Maxwell has issued a proclama- I tion declaring that railway tickets for the Suez Canal zone will be granted only to holders of special permit?.
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  • 35 6 The Governments of the Straits and F.M.S. have accepted the ofl< r of Ford cars made by the shareholders of Wearne Bros., Ltd., and in all probability the vehicles will be fitted as light lorries.
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  • 32 6 Iv exercise of the powers vested in him by The Public Km, r^ency Enactment, 1914, th High Commmsioner prohibits the exportation from the F.M.S. to Netherlands India of rice from French Indo-Cbma.
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  • 23 6 It is stated that, thanks to the good offices of Queen Wilhelmina, M. Max, the Burgomaster of Brussels, has been set at liberty.
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  • 24 6 A further one of the series of children's concerts is to be given in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday next, at 5.15 p.m.
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  • 37 6 The residence of Dr. A. L. Hoops in A lor Star, Kedab, has had a narrow escape from being destroyed, the attap kitchen having been gutted. Mr. Griffin's bungalow wax saved only by taking off the roof.
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  • 41 6 Lord Rosebery, speaking at Edinburgh on January 20, said "We will be exhausted but victorious, although almost bleeding to death from such a debt of taxation as the world has never seen. Uur preconceived opinion of the tariff must be reconsidered."
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  • 41 6 Dr. W. H. mcent, of the Australian Army Medical Corps, who recently arrived in New York from England, reports that twelve Zeppelin attempts to bombard London were made during December bat tailed owing to the effective anti air defences of England.
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  • 43 6 The most serious drought that has been experienced for some years prevails in some up country districts of Ceylon. It is possible to go back thirty years without anything surpassing it. The drought is now general in Ceylon, the tea districts suffering heavily.
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  • 46 6 At St. Andrew's Cathedral, at 6.30 p.m. to day, Archdeacon F. G. Swindell will bold a service in memory of those who fell during the mutiny in February last, and in recognition of preservation and deliverance during that time. The service will last about twenty minutes.
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  • 50 6 An Exchange telegram of February 4 from Copenhagen says that American Hed Cross workers in Russia have left Bergen for New York as Russia no longer needs foreign aid. The Russians admit three million casualties and say that they have sent to Siberia and the interior a million Teuton prisoners.
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  • 54 6 The F.M.S. Gazette contains the draft of an Enactment to The Alien Enemies (winding np) Enactment. 1915," the Bill being prepared with the object of keeping the law of the Federated Malay States which provides for the winding up of the affairs of alien enemies uniform with the corresponding law
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  • 54 6 The second of tho special series of addresses on the war will be given by Rev. William Cross, M.A., in the Presbyterian Church, Orchard Road, to morrow, at 8.45 p.m. The subject will be: "The Two Empires Elements in the making of the British Empire The collision between Germany and
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  • 57 6 An extraordinary general meeting of the Kcdah Club has been held to elect new members of committee and to discuss the scheme for abandoning the present clubhouse and building a new one on a different site near the Race Course granted by the Regent in exchange for the present site.
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  • 56 6 Several thousands of employees of the Dunlop works at Birmingham stopped work on January 18 under the iiuprc-uon that tho Dunlop tyres were finding their way into Germany through Denmark. They resumed after receiving an assurance from the company's superintendent and an official from the Ministry of Munitions that the
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  • 67 6 The Daily Mail, in a leader, advocates compulsory war loan investments and the limitation of the rate of living The newspaper believes that the drastic compulsion of money trom rich and poor alike would meet with less opposition that the Compulsory Service Bill. It announces that a Treasury com mittee
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  • 65 6 In the House of Commons on January 111 the Marquis of Crewe, replying to Lord Sydenham's allegations that Germany was securing much cocoa from Britain, explained that of cocoa sent to Holland for manufacture 90 per cent, was returned to Britain. Nevertheless considerable quantities were reaching Germany from overseas, but
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  • 71 6 The following press communique was issued at Delhi on the 7th instant As General Townshend's position at Kut elAmara does not appear to be generally understood, it should be explained that he has held ana still holds that place as a point of strategic value. The operations now being conducted
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  • 35 6 The Oovernor in Council has granted to Mr. T. L. Evans, engineer, of Ipob, exclusive rights in the Colony of an invention for a machine for the washing, milling and cleaning of low grade rubbers.
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  • 204 6 In the third police court yesterday a Cliicose police constable, Wang Ah Wee by name, was charged at the instance of Mrs. O'Neill, wife of Inspector O'Neill, the Central Division, with retaining stolen property in the shape of a fountain pen valued at 54.50. Mrs. O'Neill stated that in the
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  • 427 6 Dr. C. E. Durran*. of Port Dickson, is in medical charge of a brigade of the K.F.A. in training at homo. Inspector Donovan, of Kuala Lumpur, has gone on transfer to Port Dickson, Doing relieved by Inspector Kennedy, of Jelobu. Mr. J. D. M. Moleswortb, latr of
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  • 94 6 Mr. B. J. Eaton, Agricultural Chemist, Department of Agriculture, F.M.S., will give a lecture on Sunday, the 20th iust., at Batu Anam on the variability of Plantation Para Rubber its Cause and Remedy. Any ono wishing to attend the lecture should write to Mr. W. Ii.
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  • 174 6 A meeting of the general committee interresU 1 in the I'ublic Hall scheme was held yesterday afternoon at tho Chamber of Commerce rooms, when donations amounting to half the total amount estimated as required to construct the building were announced. Sub commitU en were empowered to collect
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  • 234 6 There was commencod in tbo hocod<l police court tbis morning the preliiuinary enquiry into the charge against a Cantonosc namod Tim KoDf; of btint; concerned in a K aD K robbery with murder which wan purputratoa last month in the Balestior neighbourhood. Originally thoro wero two
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    • 168 6 CALDBECK, U4CGREGOR CO. \\CAWBECKTACGREGORjr<^ Wine and Spirit Merchants. CELEBRATED V- BEEHIVE BRANOY. V Qts $22. 50 {^^s. I>DTV SOLE AGENTS JOHN LITTLE ft CO., LTD. (INCORPOI kTKD IN En'.HMO. Engineering GENERAL Consult ELECTRICAL MARINE QSSG SANITARY SINGAPORE. SIDEROSTHEN Anti-corrosive PAINT The Best protective for Galvanized and Plain Iron and Steelwork.
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    • 169 6 ANOTHER STUPENDOUS PROGRAMME AT THB fILHAMBRA Beaoh Road, The House of Quality— The House of Feature Attractions. Path* SIMON THE JESTER Gold Rooster Play In S Parts. Vieualiicd from W. M. J. Locke's Famous Novel ol tbe ume ume. Not a comedy but sen^aiirDal drama of intense action, holding your
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  • 1804 7 THE FRENCH FRONT. Great Activity on Both Sides. RUSSIAN PROGRESS. British Airmen With Our Allies. Rsi-tkb's Tklil<.kam>. London. February 14, 2.10 a.m. Paris, communique The Germans made a tttacks in Artois. The first, made in the mornirj" west of Hill 140, was without result. The Germans in the
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  • 108 7 IUCTEB's TILKIiRAM. London, February 14, 1.30 p.m. Washington: The report of the Department of Commerce says that Japanese manufacturers have captured the American cotton-goods trade in China owing to the better selling and distributing methods of tbe Japanese and the lower prices of Japanese cottons. It says
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  • 25 7 Rioter's Tbliokam. London, February 14, 6.80 p.m. Washington President Wilson ban formally c unsentel again tv stand lor tLe Presidency.
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  • 316 7 Captain of Kut Sang Heavily Fined. This morning, before Mr. R. Scott, in the District Court, Capt. R. C. Bradle, of the Rtratwr Knt ''ang, wnseallpd upon to answer a charge to the effect that his vessel was used for the importation of 50 ounces of cocaiLe, valued
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  • 204 7 Thanks From the Captain of The Fleet. Mr. I. Ellison has received tbe following letter H MS. Iron Duke. January 1, 1916. Dear Sir,— I shall bo glad if you will convey to tbe Mercantile and Professional Residents of Singapore the hearty thanks of tbe Fleet for
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  • 444 7 An Appeal by Sir John Hewett. Tbe following letter has been handed to us by Mr. f. Dexbury (Kennedy and Co., Penang) wbu is, we understand, prepared to receive subscriptions to the fund: Sir, The boys, with some assistance from their friends and old boys, of over
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  • 2027 7 GOADS PROBING INTO THE GERMAN NERVE. From Our Special Correspondent. London, January 6. The torpedoing of tbe Persia and the Glcngyle in rapH succession proves tbat the clearance of enomy submarines in the Mediterranean has not been no complete as there seemed grounds for hoping only
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  • 541 8 Sensational Story of Delayed Operation. The seriousness of the Kaiser's illness is now openly admitted, according to tbe Rome correspondent of the Daily News, and is said to be due to blood poisoning, although a statement as to its specific cause is withheld Tbe Kaiser has already
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  • 114 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending. Friday, February 18:— TCISDAY, FthRUABY 15. 5.15 p.m. Tram Terminus, Keppcl Harbour S.R.E.(V.) Drill Hall S.V.R., N.C.O.'s. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. 4 p.m. Govt. House S.V.C. Band. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall Cadet Co. Wednesday, February 16. 4.30 p.m. Balestier
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  • 227 8 The assistance rendered by British communities in the Far East in connection with the war well deserves to be noted, observes the L. and C Express. We have more than ouci emphasised the spirit of patriotism which has led hundreds of young men of British nationality
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  • 102 8 Speaking at a public moeting in Calcutta, Hi I he liewctt paid a high tribute to tbe efficient and practical work being done by tbe Y.M.t'.A. in a dozen centres for troops, ftouu'of which he had viHitcd in Franco. He warmly supported the appeal of the National Council l.i IN.
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  • 929 8 German Officer's Astounding Confession. The Record Advertiser (Boston) priuts an astounding account of the execution of Mme. Louise Frenay and more than 5,000 other people in Belgium, in the form of the following letter of confession written to an Ottoman Government official in Berlin by the German
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  • 192 8 A Pioneer cable dated London, February 4. ■ays The Hon. F. S. James, C.M.d who was a passenger by tbe Appam, claims to know tho survey ship Moewe from stem to stern and ridicules the statement that Bbc captured tbe Appam the raider was commanded by
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  • 731 8 Young Scientists in the Fighting Line. The Conference of Headmasters was held at the Board of Education on December 22 and 23. Among tbe resolutions adopted was one which called attention to tbe unwisdom of employing young students of mathematical and scientific ability as subalterns in
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  • 185 8 The London and Cbioi Express of January I*2 says There ban bren considerable activity in the share mark, t, and dialings have been on an ample scale. The tone throughout has been quite satisfactory, despite a certain amount of profit taking, though this has only allowed some
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  • 155 8 It will be remembered, says the Times of Ceylon, that, a little time ago, a man named Carruthers, who came to the island from Singapore, attempted to cheat tbe firm of Messrs. Whiteaway. Laidlaw and Co., and another Fort firm and was convicted and sentenced to six
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  • 623 8 Unpopularity of Plays Upon The War. Tbe theatrical record of 1915 has confirmed the experience of the latter part of 1914— that war time is no time for war plays, says a writer in The Times. This perhaps is the only point on which managers have
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  • 257 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5. Under latest advertisements to-day will be found particulars of steel wheel-tyres for passenger cars for disposal by the Paknam Railway Company, Siam. Advertisers in the Straits Times— actual and prospective— may like to know that a London advertising
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  • 127 8 The Siam Observer, of February 5, says Steamers generally sail from Singapore to Bangkok and do the return voyage from Bangkok to Singapore, or what is kno-.vn in shipping circles as the round trip, in from nine to twelve days. The Norwegian steamer Diva, Capt. Jorgensen, which
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    • 51 8 We watched ber breathing through the night In (act, we got on awful fright, For she was a* bad as bad could be, Her backing cough spelt misery But once sgain her ejee arc bright, For did she Lot procure The one thing needfol for her i'ls Woods' Great Peppermint
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    • 203 8 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bra* Basah Road, Singapore, From 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. FTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Charges. SECOND FINAL GRAND Billiard Tournament FOR THE 100 ADELPHI HOTEL CUP. ENTRIES NOW OPEN. SEA VIEW
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    • 212 9 ARISTOCRATIC ENGLISH RATTAN FURNITURE Quality Strength Value ARTISTIC DESIGNS. IN COMPLETE SUITES ALSO THE SIMPLEX RATTAN SUITE Made to p»ok tlat. convenient tor Estate use. SOLD ONLY AT JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only AddroM ORCHARD ROAD Only Addre.» (No oonnectlon with any otber Furniture House). DRINK! DRINK! Js\ CARLSBERG BEER!
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    • 451 9 CHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, No. 25, South Bridge Road. First-class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed CHAROBS MODERATE. FULL LINE OENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes for fair. SHERIFFS SALE. TOH CHIN Ti AN CHBANO JIM SIBW. At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Co.'a Sale-room,
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    • 153 9 Factory Buildings Large stocks of Steelwork having arrived, we are in a position to promptly execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Factory Buildings. Let us quote for your requirements NOW. UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED Damar Road, Singapore. Branches at Bangkok, Ipoh, Penang, Seremban, Malacca and Medan. "Security" (GRAVEL SURFACE) MINERAL
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    • 560 10 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. HEAO OFFIOB I Winohoatar Houaa, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, EC. Tbe Company baa aISO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and
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    • 400 10 INSURANCE. BUAROIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. UMITED. LONDON. i Isi iri'uk wki> in England). Subscribed Capital .12,000.000 Total Invested Funds 48,260,000 Annual Income .411,100,000 Tbe under.ugned, Agents tor the abofe Company, ato prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for ohort periods of ten days ah longer periods at current rates to
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    • 497 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Inoorfobatkd in Honqkunq), PAID-UP CAPITAL 1)6,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,500,000 at V- 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon Mr. D. Laodale. Chairman. W, L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Chairman. S H. Dodwell, Bsq. I P H. Holyoak, Erg.
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    • 527 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Sharos ot *20 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank ot England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London Connty and Westminster Bank,
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    • 957 10 INBURANCE. INDEPENDENCE. At Home the need for life bh urance is recognised by most intelligent men. In tbe Tropicr, tbe climate, tbe f» d yon eat and tbe life you lead, makes life assurance an absolute necessity. Yon may be medically fit for assurance now, but will you be so
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  • 811 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Cylinder Cooling in Heat Engines. A long paper on the cylinder cooling of internal combustion engines was contributed to the Institution of Automobile Engineers by Mr. F. W. Lanchester, who treated the question with special reference to automobile practice and urged
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  • 277 11 ABUSE OF SEA POWER. Mr. Archibald Murd on the Need Of Economy. Mr. Arcbibald Hard has a stricking article on The Abuse of Sea Power in tte Fort nightly Review. Ah we live on and by the sea," he obsiim-. "so it tu,i-st be apparent that our paramount position at
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    • 175 11 THE CAR OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE IT'S BRITISH ING r, D c E A; H AS UGHOOT Price with Standard Equipment as above $1,275. WEARNE BROS., Ltd., Sole Importers, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. i I m* G^_ J'C^i^^. *^mi^^m i h i,^ THE WONDERFUL 1916 HUPMOBILE. Next
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    • 12 11 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night > Woods Great Pepoerniint Cue It. 6d
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    • 222 11 mm mm CL^--~ j^ Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS, Singapore. "Stelastic" Super Tyres. W TktH tyres liare sulcd the greatest problems connect' d frith economic and (tficient ninUninij. The tread ot a Stelastic Tyre cons'stx <>t liundnds ot' tine sharp spirals projecting from
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    • 999 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER JIS JOj JtZi Jl\« BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, CLERK in Ace Hints Depart ment; must have a good knowledge of English. Apply to Work, c/o Strait* Times. 14 2-16 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. MOTOR CAR FOR SALE, one secondband Hamberette, two-seater, in good condi tion. Apply
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    • 642 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Rooms at Zetland House, An enian Street. Apply Stephen* Paul ft Co. 181- u TO LET, No. 62, Hill Street, suitable for school or botel. Apply B. Silas, 8, Prince Street. 10 2— v TO LET, No. 7 8, Institution Hill. Apply ta Lee besg
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    • 676 12 NOTICE. How to solve servants' difficulties such as cooks, boys, amahs, ayahs, gardeners, clerks, conductors, shortband typists, book-keepers, eto. Charges moderate. Also shorthand (Pitman si and typewriting are taught i by an experienced teacher. For particulars, apply to the Straits Employment Agency. Agents Paul Co., 9, Selegle Road, Singapore. 711
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    • 354 12 GUAN KIAT CO.. HEAD OFFICE:— I 7, Phillip Strati Branch SWa at No. 14, Phillip Strett, and Nos 14, 100 and IC2, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT." Telephone Nob 1174 and 12X8 (Private 1460). Codss usid A. B C, 6th Edition, ani> A 1 Oodss. this Chiadlers, Hardware (testers, Qovernment
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    • 467 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft IOQ. Market nmet, T. !.pho- ft No. 431 tjhipol andiot* (Jovbi I. ut Md Mvi .cip* Contractor.. Rotate Supplier? tnd Orr mission Agent*. ■Li AOBNI* The Malcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 80 6-16 To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 291 12 Straits V)imes. Telephone!. Editorial and Ocncral 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of
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